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This week we review the SyFy series Happy!, based on the Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson Image book from 2010.  Plot Summary: Nick Sax awakes on a hospital gurney. He's a hit man who used to be a cop; it's all part of the job. What's troubling Sax isn't his serious injury, but the seriously perky flying blue horse that claims it is the imaginary friend of someone who is in serious trouble...

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss Tenet release date, Black Suit Superman reveal, a possible Darth maul Series, a possible illuminati series, more Ray fisher Joss Wheddon drama!  and have a long in depth discussion of some underrated comic book films in our humbles opinions!. We hope you...

It's episode 5 of "Superheroes For Dummies" In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. No question's too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's really a dummy, and by the end we'll make everyone a hero. "Superheroes Fo...

This week Mike talks about the 6 issue crossover event between the main run of Star Wars Comics and the Darth Vader comics named “Vader Down”, where Vader is shot down over Vrogas Vas searching for Luke Skywalker, inadvertently discovering a rebel refuelling base and has to fight his way through hundreds of rebels with only the help of the rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra, her homicidal droid comp...

TV & Movie Reviews: The Old Guard (2020) This weeks review is the newly released Netflix movie - The Old Guard. Starring Charlie Theron, does this social media darling stand up to the guys analysis? If you enjoy this one then head over to Tony Farina and the Indie Comics Spotlight show, where he talks about the Comic Book series this movie is based on. shorturl.at/qxJST Plot Summary: Led by a...

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss Tenet release date, Falcon and winter soldier delay, Hayden Christensen's possible return to star wars and have a long in depth discussion of what the future of the MCU holds after Avengers End Game and what entails for future characters and current character...

It's episode 4 of "Superheroes For Dummies" In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. No question's too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's really a dummy, and by the end we'll make everyone a hero. "Superheroes Fo...

This week Mike talks about the 5 issue mini-series about Landonis Balthazar Calrissian (now you see why he shortens it) and his antics set before Empire Strikes Back, involving stealing Palpatine’s prized yacht the “Imperialis”, alien clones, the emperor’s royal guard, more info about Lando’s bestie Lobot and a healthy dose of of Lando’s trademark charm! The Lando comics were written by Charles So...

On this episode of Indie Comics Spotlight, Tony welcomes back Derek McNeil of DC Comics News to break down Dark Horse’s super Meta superhero commentary book Black Hammer! Mysteriously banished from existence by a multiversal event, the old superheroes of Spiral City now lead simple lives on a bizarre farm from which there is no escape! But as they employ all of their super abilities to free themse...

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss Black Widow, Ray FIsher, Candyman and Halloween release dates, Batman Prequel TV Series and the Batwoman re-cast. We also have an in depth discussion surrounding the sequel trilogy of star wars films and whether they are great or bad! We hope you enjoy o...

This week Mike talks about the second volume of the Darth Vader series, named “Shadows And Secrets”, featuring Vader plotting against his own Empire while Thanoth the investigator follows all while intertwined with rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra and the homicidal droids BT-1 & Triple-Zero! If you haven’t already, we recommend listening to ep 15 of SWCIC to hear about volume 1 of Darth Vader,...

This week, Tony is joined by Jack Dawson. Jack is the host and creator of Clover Hill. A You Tube Channel where he teaches kids how to adult. Please check it out here and subscribe. Tony and Jack spend time talking about Image Comics’ masterpiece Paper Girls. From BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, New York Times bestselling writer of SAGA, and CLIFF CHIANG, legendary artist of Wonder Woman, this gorgeous oversize...

This week we a favorite of Chris' and the concluding part of the Nolan Batman trilogy;  The Dark Knight Rises. Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. Plot Summary: Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, Batman, with the help of the enigmatic Catwoman, is forced from his exile to save Go...

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, TV and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss flashpoint, The Boys Season 3, Ray Fisher's tweets, Falcon & Winter Soldier and have a long in depth discussion surrounding the Snyder Cut being released in 2021 and what that entails for the Justice League and the future of the DCEU We hope you enjoy our...

It's episode 3 of "Superheroes For Dummies" In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. This episode features Archie Comics' The Fly and features guest host Matthew B. Lloyd, from DC Comics News No question's too big, or too small. This is "Super...

This week Mike talks about the 5 issue mini series Jedi Of The Republic – Mace Windu, about his mission which takes place straight after Attack Of The Clones (22BBY), featuring Mace’s Jedi Master, Kit Fisto, Prosset Dibbs, the mercenary droid AD-W4, some great battle droid dialogue and more! The mini series was written by Matt Owens, the penciller was Denys Cowan, the inker was Robert Poggi and th...

It is time for episode 9 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a new show for the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC! Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this ninth instalment, we look bac...

This week we go back to 1994 to revisit the first episode of the Spider-Man animated series, The Night of the Lizard. Plot Summary: A giant lizard has been spotted in the subways and Jameson is willing to pay $1,000 to the photographer who gets the creature on film. Peter turns to his college professor, Dr. Curt Connors, for answers. But not the answers he expects. Review Scores: IMDB:  8.0/1...

It's episode 2 of "Superheroes For Dummies"! In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. This first episode features Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man! No question's too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's reall...

This week Mike talks about the first volume of Darth Vader comics (from 2015) set shortly after A New Hope which follows Vader trying to make up for his failure of allowing the Death Star to be destroyed, while trying to amass an army against Palpatine and him meeting Doctor Aphra, as well as the homicidal protocol & astromech droids Triple-Zero and BT-1! The first volume of Darth Vader was wr...

It is time for episode 8 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a new show for the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC! Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this eighth instalment, we look ba...

TV & Movie Reviews: Red (2010) Dave picks the DC property Red. Chris has never seen it but really enjoys a bit of Bruce Willis. Plot Summary: Review Scores: Frank (Bruce Willis) is retired, bored, and lonely living off of his government pension in a nondescript suburb in an equally nondescript house. The only joy in Frank's life is his calls to the government pension processing centre when he...

Welcome to the first episode of "Superheroes For Dummies"! In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. This first episode features the dark Knight, the Caped Crusader... Batman No question is too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies...

This week Mike talks about the 5-comic mini-series “Princess Leia” set seconds after the medal ceremony shown in A New Hope which follows Leia trying to find Alderaanian refugees after Alderaan was destroyed by the Death Star and it also shows how Nien Nunb entered the rebellion! The Princess Leia comics were written by Mark Waid, pencilled by Terry Dodson, inked by Rachel Dodson and is the colour...

This week Tony is joined by writer extraordinaire, Ms. Kelly Gaines. Please check her out at DC Comics News as a writer and Podcaster. Kelly made a playlist for you enjoy while reading Harrow County. Tony and Kelly break down Dark Horse Comics’ iconic, horror tale Harrow County. Emmy always knew that the deep, dark woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts, goblins, and zombies. But on the ev...