Bargain Issue Comics: A Podcast

Welcome back fans! We've got the Marvel crossover event Civil War on the Hellicarrier. Tragedy befalls a community and demand grows for superheroes to register. Captain and Iron Man stand opposed. But who will win out? Thanks for listening!  Civil War - Mark Millar (writer) / Steve McNiven (penciler) / Dexter Vines, Mark Morales, Steve McNiven, John Dell, Tim Townsend (inkers) / Morry Hollowe...

Welcome back fans! We're talking Volume 1 of Witch Hat Atelier. Well it seems we've got another magic entry, this one from Kamome Shirahama (check out her covers!). We've got a girl who dreams of nothing but becoming a witch. When she does she quickly learns the incredible beauty and terror that magic possesses. Join in as we chat after the first entry in Coco's journey. Thanks...

Welcome back fans! To Gotham we go. Yes everyone it's the Bat's origin story with Batman: Year One! Not only a big inspiration for Nolan's entries but a great story from the one and only Frank Miller. Thanks for listening!  Batman: Year One - Frank Miller (writer) / David Mazzucchelli (artist)  Other cool works in this Issue:  The Dark Knight Returns  -- This Issue's recommenda...

Welcome back fans! We're talking Volume 1 of Monstress today. Humans vs magical creatures? A powerful girl harboring an even more powerful monster inside her. And a journey to avenge family. Let's just say there's a reason this one has won a few awards. Thanks for listening!  Monstress Volume 1 - Awakening - Marjorie Liu (writer) / Sana Takeda (artist) / Rus Wooton (letterer) Other...

Hello comic fans! We head to "Abode" today folks. Join in as we chat about the early installments of the long-running Elfquest series. Do you have what it takes to be a Wolfrider? Thanks for listening!  Elfquest - Wendy and Richard Pini (writers/artists) + many other great artists!   And check out the full story here! - https://elfquest.com/ Other cool works in this Issue:  the matttt -...

Hello again comic fans! We've got Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1 from show favorite Peach Momoko. Join in as we chat about the newest additions to the children of the atom. Despite a self contained story this one gets to the heart of what it means to be different and the challenges of growing up in a harsh world. Take in the mesmerizing art and enjoy a dose of X-Men goodness with Momoko's stamp....

Attention comic fans! We've got Hellcyon for you today folks. We've got a distant moon held under the thumb by brutal military rule approved by Earth. A young cadet returns to his home, sees the carnage, and joins the fight against them. And he and his team go on to be legends in this military sci-fi run from Lucas Marangon. Thanks for listening!  Hellcyon - Lucas Marangon (writer/artist...

Hello again comic fans! We're talking the initial run of Orphan and the Five Beasts today. Why yes, it is another Stokoe! This time we've got a kung-fu epic! Join in as we chat about this action packed story about a lone warrior's quest to complete his master's mission. Blood, guts, and a whole bunch of gore ensue. Thanks for listening!  Orphan and the Five Beasts - James Stoko...

Hello again comic fans! We discuss crime noir turned a bit on its head with Drowntown today. Follow along as put upon bodyguard Leo Noiret and aqua courier Gina each navigate a London underworld that is mostly underwater, and with plenty of intrigue from those on higher ground. We might still be waiting for a Volume 2, we've loved the ride so far. Thanks for listening!  Drowntown - Robbie Mor...

Hello again comic fans! We're talking Daredevil: The Man Without Fear today folks. How does one go from Matt Murdoch to the Daredevil. We wondered, we read, and so should you. A great short run by Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr. gives you on hell of an origin story. Thanks for listening!  Daredevil: The Man Without Fear - Frank Miller (writer) / John Romita, Jr. (artists)      Other cool wo...

Welcome comic fans! We've got Marvel's Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow today. That's right, Orson Scott Card's earliest installments in the series and they stack up to the originals. Join in as we chat about the intros to the brilliant strategists Ender and Bean with the fate of humanity on the line. As always thanks for listening!  Ender's Game & Ender'...

Welcome comic fans! We're talking Rob Schrab's Scud: The Disposable Assassin: The Whole Shebang! We follow the Looney Tunes on acid adventures of one Scud assassin robot hell bent on not fulfilling his primary mission. It's a wild ride and we definitely think you'll enjoy this one. As always thanks for listening!  Scud: The Disposable Assassin: The Whole Shebang - Rob Schrab (w...

Welcome comic fans! We're talking the Satoshi Kon's Opus today. What does it mean to be a creator? And what do you do when your characters confront you over your decisions? That's just the tip of the iceberg in this heady, but unfinished, work of from the director of titles including Perfect Blue and Paranoia Agent. As always thanks for listening!  Opus - Satoshi Kon (writer, artist...

Welcome comic fans! We're talking Blade Runner 2039 Volume 1: Luv. Join us as we chat about this inter-installment between the movies, featuring the deadly Nexus-9 Luv before we meet her in Blade Runner 2049. We're wide ranging in this one folks and even muse on AI in the future. As always thanks for listening!  **Also audio issues again. Our mea culpas.  Blade Runner 2039 Volume 1: Luv...

Welcome comic fans! Runaways is on the menu today folks. Criminal conspiracies, the occult, time travel, and mutants! This series has a ton so join along as we chat about the first installments of a unique take on your parents being evil. Thanks for listening!  Runaways: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 - Brian K. Vaughn (writer)/ Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa (artists)   Other cool works in this...

Welcome comic fans! We're talking Mark Millar's Wanted today! The super villains have won, there are no superheroes, and Wesley has just been named the Killer II. He only needs survive the world's other villains. So join in as we chat about the version that should've been in the movie. Thanks for listening!  Wanted - Mark Millar (writer)/  J.G. Jones (artist) / Dennis Heisler,...

Welcome comic fans! We talk Post Americana today! The US has fallen and we're thrust not only into a fight for survival but a fight for the future. Will it be bright or much worse? So pull up a chair  or whatever, you do you, and get in on this great Steve Skroce work. Thanks for listening! Oh and apologies on this one we had some weird audio issues.  Post - Americana - Steve Skroce (writer/a...

Welcome comic fans! We head to Angel Grove today with Mighty Morphin Vol. 1! Yes we know, don't worry it is in fact the Power Rangers. Lord Zedd returns from the dead unleashes a powerful new enemy and there's a new Green Ranger in town. A normal day for the Rangers we'd say. Thanks for listening!  Mighty Morphin Vol. 1 - Ryan Parrott (writer)/ Marco Renna, Dan Mora, Inhyuk Lee (art...

Welcome comic fans! We head to 17th century Japan with the first 3 installments of Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond. The early tale of one Miyamoto Musashi, gorgeous art, and some intense action are the name of the game here. Join in as we marvel at this incredible historical drama manga. Thanks for listening!  Vagabond - Takehiko Inoue (writer/artist) Other cool works in this Issue:  Real, Dogsred,...

Welcome comic fans! We're talking Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura again today. A young girl battling the giants that menace her hometown. But is that really all their is to Barbara Thorson? Join in as we chat about I Kill Giants. Thanks for listening!  I Kill Giants - Joe Kelly (writer) / Ken Niimura (artist)     Other cool works in this Issue:  Scud The Disposable Assassin  -- This Issue's re...

Welcome comic fans! We're backing in fluffing Fairyland with Volume 2 of Skottie Young's I Hate Fairyland series. Gert is still doing her thing, trapped in Fairyland and we're along for the ride on another sugary sweet nightmare. Thanks for listening!  I Hate Fairyland Volume 2: Fluff My Life - Skottie Young (writer, artist) / Jeffrey Cruz (artist) / Jean-Francois Beaulieu (colorist...

Welcome comic fans! We've got Akira Toriyama's Sandland today. Demons in the desert, a quest for redemption, and the search for a source of water for the people. Oh and there's a tank too! Join in as we chat about this short manga involving an unlikely trio of heroes and all the hallmarks of a Toriyama work. Thanks for listening!  Sandland - Akira Toriyama (writer, artist)     Other...

Welcome comic fans! We're talking volume 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End today. Magic, elves, slices o life, gags, and the question of what would you do if you lived far longer than everyone else. It may not be the first to tackle any of these, but it's one of the best efforts we've seen. Tune in and enjoy. Thanks for listening!  Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Vol. 1 - K...

Welcome comic fans! We bring you the hard hitting, hilarious, absolutely distressing, and page turning collab between Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura known as Immortal Sergeant (no...not based on the movie). We'd hate to ruin all this story has to offer so we'll just leave it at this - family isn't simple, we've all got scars, we all need to heal, and sometimes some people can change...

Welcome comic fans! We're heading to the Marvel Universe again today with Peach Momoko's Demon Days. Our great loves of manga, X-Men, superheroes, and mythology collide. Join in as we chat about this beautifully done anthology that seamlessly melds Marvel if a way we haven't seen. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!  Demon Days  - Peach Momoko (writer/artist)    Other cool works in this...