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We’re back, as are Mando and Grogu, for another season of gunslinging Mandalorian action, so it’s another season of discussions and this week is Guns For Hire! For episode six, Mike & Megan take the lead while on their way to London for Star Wars Celebration, talking about the newest episode, Megan’s views on The Mandalorian series & other live-action shows, Star Wars Rebels gets mentioned...

This week, Tony is joined by Spider-Dan and the creative team behind an upcoming Kickstarter called The Berg . Writers Sarah Peploe and Fraser Campbell , Art by Gavin Mitchell

WHAT DID THE WANDERING RONIN DO BEFORE THE DUEL? For ep 124 (& April Fool’s Day), this episode is technically not “canon” as it takes place in a Star Wars Visions continuity, more specifically, The Duel. This comic is a prequel to The Duel animated episode, which is also linked to the Ronin novel. Mike explores The Ronin’s story, confirms connections along the way and gives his interpretations...

We’re back, as are Mando and Grogu, for another season of gunslinging Mandalorian action, so it’s another season of discussions and this week is The Pirate! For episode five, we have Spider-Dan and Ike’s Flame joining Mike and this conversation is filled to the brim with thoughts on the episode, the series as a whole and a huge amount of related tangents including; connections to Clone Wars &...

How will the JSA/ Super Squad deafeat Vulcan: Son of Fire? A JSAer takes a hard fall while Carter Hall investigates legendary Lemuria, the other sunken city beneath Earth’s Oceans. You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can a...

VADER FIGHTS TWO HIGH LEVEL BOUNTY HUNTERS; CHANATH CHA AND BEILERT VALANCE! For ep 123, Mike continues the final chapter of the Qi’ra trilogy along with the Bounty Hunters & Aphra comic crossovers! As Chanath Cha finally confronts Vader for 2 decades of revenge, Aphra learns even more from the Spark Eternal and gets more than she bargained for! Plus Beilert Valance also takes issue with Vader...

We’re back, as are Mando and Grogu, for another season of gunslinging Mandalorian action! Mike is hosting weekly discussions on season 3 of the live-action series that has kicked off a new era of Star Wars, with a variety of guests; some familiar faces and some newbies to these discussions – this week is The Foundling ! For episode four, we have Thomas Rochester joining Mike and this conversation...

Tony and Ada were honored to get an ARC of this brilliant book late last year. They had the privilege of meeting up with the writer Zach Weinersmith .  Buy This Book! Zach Weinersmith , Boulet (Illustrations) A modern middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf, featuring a gang of troublemaking kids who must defend their tree house from a fun-hating adult who can instantly turn chil...

In this episode, Matthew rambles about storytelling techniques in the Bronze Age and shows a through from The Heart of Juliet Jones newspaper strip up to the Bronze Age and how it can be found in modern comics to varying degrees. It’s not scientific, but a stream of thought that touches on the John Romita era of Amazing Spider-Man , the Wolfman/ Perez New Teen Titans and current comics like Batgir...

THE FOREVER WAR BETWEEN EIRAM & E’RONOH ENDS… OR DOES IT?! The novel Convergence is the focus of this episode; Mike provides an overview of Phase 2 of The High Republic, noting Phase 2’s intro crawl and provides his spoiler-free thoughts on the novel. He then reads the blurb provides more information on the book, lightly speaking about characters and themes. Nearer the end, Mike gives the fina...

We’re back, as are Mando and Grogu, for another season of gunslinging Mandalorian action! Mike is hosting weekly discussions on season 3 of the live-action series that has kicked off a new era of Star Wars, with a variety of guests; some familiar faces and some newbies to these discussions – this week is Chapter 19: The Convert! For episode three, we have Tonya Todd and Megan joining as guests! Th...

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons comes to a close! I'm joined by Maff in the final part of our chat to discuss how combat works, summarise some of our thoughts and look ahead to the campaign Maff is planning. Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at: https://superdummy.co.uk/geekguide The FO...

Would you die for your beliefs? Five hundred years ago, in an age marked by war, plague, inequality, and religious coercion, there were people across Europe who dared to imagine a society of sharing, peace, and freedom of conscience. These radicals were ready to die for their vision. They were executed by the thousands—by water, by fire, and by sword—in both Catholic and Protestant states. Next ye...

It's the final episode! Katie and Carl are back to chat about episode nine: Look for the Light. Ria, Katie and Carl discuss the moral ambiguity of the final episode, giraffes, ladders and puns. Please be aware that they share some thoughts on the second series at the end of the end of the podcast - with plenty of warning! Thank you to everyone for listening, I hope you've enjoyed it. There'll...

CRIMSON DAWN STARTS TO CRUMBLE UNDER THE MIGHT OF THE EMPIRE… OR DOES IT?! For ep 122, Mike continues the final chapter of the Qi’ra trilogy along with the Bounty Hunters & Aphra comic crossovers in Hidden Empire 2 ! As The Archivist & Kho Phon Farrus reactivate the Fermata Cage, Palpatine & Vader notice and take pursuit! Meanwhile, Sana Starros, Just Lucky & their crew attempt to...

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons continues! I'm joined by Maff in the fifth part of our chat to discuss character alignment and equipment options. Next week: combat Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at: https://superdummy.co.uk/geekguide

We’re back, as are Mando and Grogu, for another season of gunslinging Mandalorian action! Mike is hosting weekly discussions on season 3 of the live-action series that has kicked off a new era of Star Wars, with a variety of guests; some familiar faces and some newbies to these discussions – this week is The Mines of Mandalore! For episode two, we have two guests! First is Angry Andy to talk about...

Ria, Jess and Paul congregate to discuss the penultimate episode of season one of the Last of Us. They throw their notes away, embrace the chaos and laugh their way through the trauma of the episode as sometimes that is all you can do. They discuss the translation of the Winter section of the game to the screen, David and Bella Ramsey's sensational performance. Content warning: they...

After wrapping things up against Brainwave and Degaton last issue, the JSA and All-Star Super Squad face a dreary Sunday afternoon- but it all changes with the sudden appearance of Vulcan: Son of Fire! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit ne...

We’re back, as are Mando and Grogu, for another season of gunslinging Mandalorian action! Mike is hosting weekly discussions on season 3 of the live-action series that has kicked off a new era of Star Wars, with a variety of guests; some familiar faces and some newbies to these discussions! First up is Brett Scott , talking about the first episode of season 3; Chapter 17: The Apostate ! The talk a...

THE MOST UNDERRATED STAR WARS NOVEL IN THE CANON? Force Collector is this week’s focus; Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts on the novel and why he thinks few people have heard much about it. He then talks about the era & themes within the book, before giving a spoiler warning where he gives his full thoughts on the book’s plot & characters – Mike also provides a plot overview for anyone...

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons continues! I'm joined by Maff in the fourth part of our chat to discuss character abilities in greater detail. Next week: Alignments and Equipment Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at: https://superdummy.co.uk/geekguide

Today, Tony does a solo show where he gushes about the recently released, book by Dan Santat called A first time for everything .  From Goodreads: A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps...

Ria and Aly met for the first time on a podcast blind date and discussed episode seven of HBO's The Last of Us. They geek out about teenage crushes, what they would do to protect their loved ones and the importance of found family. They manage to keep it together and not fully cry (although there is some crying with laughter). Ria will be discussing each episode, and trying not to geek out&nb...

Timely’s first comic book Superstar- The Golden Age Human Torch. The Torch first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 and quickly became the company’s most popular character. He disappeared from the racks twice in the Golden Age twice, but has maintained a presence in the Marvel Universe up to present. Dave Horrocks joins me to discuss Jim Hammond in this episode. You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on T...