BAM POW Comic Hour

From the tales of swords and sorcery, Gail Simone reinvigorates the iconic female barbarian, Red Sonja. The hardcover omnibus published by Dynamite Entertainment covers all 18 issues of Simone's 2013 comic book run. This epic female warrior may not seem like a typical hero, but she is the most caring swashbuckler the world has ever known. Illustrated by Walter Giovani and colors by Adriano Lucas a...

Darth Vader is one of the greatest villains of all time. He is know for his rage, mystery and the darkness within. In 2015 Marvel Comics regained the license of Star Wars comics from its previous publisher in order to establish a fresh slate for the comic universe while persevering its rich history. Then during 2017 acclaimed writer, Charles Soule who is known for his comic runs on Daredevil, Swam...

Not 1 but 2 stories featuring the Sorcerer Supreme! Dr. Strange has deep roots going back to the legendary Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era. Creative teams have always found ways to take the character in new amazing directions. They shatter all expectations, while explore how magic works in the Marvel Universe. The first graphic novel is a Separate Reality by Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner. This bo...

The tale of the legend of King Arthur is not always what it seems. Written by the infamous writer Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Dan Mora we review Once and Future deluxe hardcover edition published by Boom Studios. This introduces a new dark twisted modern perspective on a resurrected King Arthur with his plans to conquer Britain in todays society through fables and folklore brought to life. It...

We take a deep dive into the oceans trenches to investigate Aquaman Omnibus written by Geoff Johns. No he doesn't talk to fish, he fights to protect ocean life and humanity. This series is considered new reader friendly, and reintroduces the King of Atlantis in a modern setting that builds confidence in the character. The incredible world building that the creative establishes in this series explo...

With the upcoming Marvel tv series on the horizon, we would like explain who is Moon Knight, and his comic book origins. This complex character not only has multiple personality disorder, but also contains a great supporting cast. Moon Knight's ongoing path of vengeance continues as we breakdown what motivates the hero and give some early insights into show. 

One of the most iconic graphic novels that has stood the test of time is Maus by Art Spiegelman. In this Pulitzer Prize winning book, the story provides a first hand insight into the author's relationship with his father, Vladek Spiegleman and his experience of how he survived the Holocaust. During this episode we discuss why this book is still important for everyone to read, and why it is still r...

A new beginning to the Dark Knight opens up doors and awakens an ancient evil: The Court of Owls. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Greg Capullo, everything Batman knows about Gotham City becomes questioned when a new villainous organization strikes our hero where he least expects it. Pulled in by an amazing unique perspective, we discuss the art style, motivations, and why the Court of O...

It doesn't get much more timeless than this iconic story: Marvels by Busiek and Ross. This book examines the the unique perceptive of photographer Phil Sheldon, as he witnesses the biggest moments in the Marvel Universe from 1939 to 1974. Across four breathtaking issues drawn by the legendary artist Alex Ross, we review how this graphic novel stands the test of time, and why these moments in Marve...

Check out this exciting interview with the creator of Twilight Custard, Josh Wilson. We discuss all the interesting behind the scene origins of this amazing graphic novel, the story elements, and what it takes to self publish a comic book. Stay tuned for a follow up conversation with this amazing writer in part 2 of as we review an iconic Marvel tale that still stands the test of time.

Join us for a thrilling adventure with our favorite traveling companions, Rick and Morty as they explore the fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons in this exciting deluxe hardcover edition.  Written by Jim Zub and Patrick Rothfuss along with illustrations by Troy Little, this series greatly captures the spirit of the show while combining the worldbuilding lore of the roleplaying game. We expl...

In celebration of Spidey Weekend here is our mini review of What If Peter Parker became the Punisher! We dive into this thrilling edgy one-shot adventure into the What If universe: what stays the same, notable changes, and our thoughts on overall story. 

A masterpiece worth waiting for: Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith is finally here! This mature story captures a new insight into what defines a monster? The environment, the soul, experiences, memories, all of which have an impact on Bobby Bailey's life and the supporting cast around him. In this World War 2/ 1960s period fictional drama we follow Bobby's tragic journey, from a young child to...

Science Fiction meets the Wild West, the unlikely pairing of a down-to-earth cowboy meets a futuristic robot(automaton) from outer space who is trying to find his way home. Two characters from completely different backgrounds unite to tackle this adventure story set in 1800s Western America, the land of opportunity, but still set in their rowdy ways. Published by Ghostpod publishing, written by Jo...

Behold! From one of the co-creators of the Marvel Universe,  Jack "The King" Kirby presents: The Eternals. Kirby not only drew this book, but he created this new super team from start to finish. We discuss who this niche cast of characters are as well as what interesting larger than life dynamics Kirby introduces  Before you see the movie check out this exciting episode as we begin to un...

Welcome to the sci-fi horror works of Cullen Bunn. He is known for his stories in Uncanny X-Men, Deadpool, and Venom as he transitions into his creator-owned series. In this episode, we explore the terrifying madness filled worlds Bunn establishes with colorful memorable characters. Harrow County sets the stage for the creepy and eerie, while Sixth Gun takes spooky in a lighthearted action packed...

The man without fear gets a new revival by the legendary writer Mark Waid. After being put through harsh trials and traumatic events through nearly his comic life span, Daredevil gets a new perspective as the sarcastic wisecracking personality arises within him. The hero and his best friend Foggy Nelson struggle through fighting off criminal organizations, heists, The Mole Man, bankruptcy, identit...

Denny O'Neil writing and Neal Adams on pencils? Yes! Please! This is their cultural soundboard in 1970's America and they are not pulling punches. Green Lantern and Green Arrow are one of those classic team ups that make this Absolute Edition an eye catching collection, showing a different side of the DC landscape. Originally published in 1970, they break down the "universe saving superhero" to ta...

Frank Miller welcomes us to his gritty black and white masterpiece Sin City. This episode we discuss two of the featured Eisner Award winning crime noir stories within this complete collection: The Hard Goodbye and A Dame to Kill For. The worldbuilding that Miller establishes in this original graphic novel is a grounded, captivating environment which draws in readers to invest in the city itself a...

Sci-fi meets comedy with this Rick Remender creator owned run.  Fear Agent is a 32 issue Image Comics series following Agent Huston, a 'Fear Agent' tasked to protect the Galaxy from extraterrestrial threats. He's a hard drinking space ranger and a survivor from a ravaged Earth who stumbles from one adventure to the next. If you want to see a wild ride, artist Tony Moore illustrates this imagi...

With so many groundbreaking runs, we are focusing on two of the biggest stories that forever changed the characters arc.  Batman Year One, written and drawn by Frank Miller in 1988 shows the beginning of Bruce Waynes war on crime.  This is still the definitive origin story of the caped crusader.  Kravens Last Hunt shows the power of Spiderman's villians and pushes our hero to the ed...

Earth's Mightiest Heroes team up to battle their greatest foe, Loki.  Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Wasp and Ant-Man combine forces to form The Avengers! This omnibus covers the team's origins and early adventures.  We discuss the significance of this run by Stan "the man" Lee and Jack "the king" Kirby.     

What happens when the world's strongest man.....breaks? In this story written by Tom Taylor, Superman loses his trust in humanity and forces the superhero community to take sides. Spanning over the course of all your favorite DC characters, inspired video game. This engaging story is for any DC Comics fan! We review Injustice: Gods Among Us Omnibus Vol 1 and 2. 

An iconic story that changed the X-Men Forever! God Loves, Man Kills by Chris Claremont and Brent Eric Anderson sees the mutant superhero team tackle an enemy they couldn't punch, or defeat on their own. However, the fight against stereotypes and discrimination is an ongoing fight that the X-Men's leader Charles Xavier has always rallied his team behind, only to be challenged by forces beyond his...

What is the key to the soul? Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez follows the Locke family when tragedy and horror disrupts their lives. Relocating to their ancestral home in Lovecraft, Massachusetts they discover magical keys, both a curse and a blessing. Now its up to the family to fight and protect each other from those who wish to take everything away.  We also discuss the hard...