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After a short hiatus, Des and Mike return with reviews of Abyss #1, Atomic Robo #1, Mice Templar #1, Neozoic #1 and Strangeland: Seven Sins #1. Though three of these premier issues won't be released until October, the duo strongly recommends ordering them now! Which ones received the stamp of approval? Listen to find out.

After a cryptic announcement, Jenny and Mike finally recap Wizard World Chicago 2007.

Wildstorm: Stormfront, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Someone gave the hilarious "Almost Got 'Im" a perfect score. Both James and Mike are surprised by the sorrow they feel for the Penguin in "Birds of a Feather." "What is Reality?" marks the second appearance of the Riddler. Batman apparently shops at Hot Topic, as evidenced by his behavior in "I Am the Night." And two crucial Batman: The Animated Series characters are introduced in "Off Balance."

Avatar Press Panel, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Cup O' Joe, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Zenescope Presents: What it Takes to Make it in Comics, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Marvel: Civil War and Remembrance, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

As four more issues of Countdown (43, 42, 41 and 40) are dissected, Des proposes a theory so shocking it has to be true, Mike rants about inconsistent artwork, the duo praises one of the artists to the heavens and Mike has a message for Countdown / DC apologists.

Paul Jenkins: From Comics to Video Games and Film, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

DCU: New Worlds Order, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Davinder Brar and Desmond Reddick were in town recently to promote their forthcoming comic book, Aegis. So Jenny and Mike sat them down for a fun, informal interview.

Vertigo: From the Edge, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Mondo Marvel, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

The Wizard Q and A: Mark Millar, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Recently Jenny and Mike had the chance to speak with Mike Kingston, author of the forthcoming comic book Headlocked. Listen in to hear the writer's thoughts about wrestling, comic books and how they're not that dissimilar.

DC Nation, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

Marvel: X-Men, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel.

First James and Mike answer several e-mails, then they dive headfirst into a steaming pile of BTAS episodes. "Joker's Wild" numbs the brain. "Tyger, Tyger" isn't so bad... depending on who you ask. "Moon of the Wolf" is the worst episode of Batman: The Animated Series, period. Though not as good as the first part, "Day of the Samurai" is sort of okay... yet completely nonsensical. Then there's "Te...

In this edition of the weekly Is It Wednesday Yet? segment of Earth-2.net: The Show, Des and Mike review Exiles #97, New Excalibur #22, Powers #25, Ripclaw: Pilot Season #1 and X-Factor #22.

Kellen, Randy and Steph return once more, this time to recap Ai-Kon 2007.

Jenny and Mike (well, Mike mostly) gush over the leaked Iron Man footage that was shown in San Diego this past weekend and briefly discuss The Dark Knight teaser trailer before jumping into the August Previews.

Is classic literature geeky? That's the question Mike asked of the audience before recording the weekly segment Is It Wednesday Yet? with Des. What did the duo think of the latest batch of comic books? You know how to find out.

Nerds date? Damn straight! Jenny had a lengthy chat with Bathsheba Birman and Julia Borcherts, organizers of Nerds at Heart. If you're wondering how a nerd like you can get a date, you'll want to listen to this episode. These ladies will also be at Wizard World Chicago, overseeing a Dating for Nerds gaming tournament.

Ian reviews all three (yes, three) Fantastic Four movies, and tosses in some comic book movie news to boot. Before that, however, Jenny and Mike discuss everything from their lack of interest in The Simpsons Movie to Mike's bursting desire to see The Dark Knight teaser trailer to haircuts.