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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to understand the craft of this great, often under appreciated art form. Sometimes they agree, and sometimes… th...

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Talksplode #8 with Duane Swierczynski of Immortal Iron Fist, Cable, and Werewolf by Night 22.01.2009 52:12

January 22nd, 2009 - Josh and Ron talk to Marvel exclusive writer and crime novelist, Duane Swierczynski about his work on Immortal Iron Fist, Cable, Dead of Night: Werewolf by Night, and more. Swierczynski is suddenly penning several monthly books at Marvel, and we ask about how it compares to his previous work in prose fiction, and journalism. Plus, what is it about Philadelphia? Learn more abou...

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #167: I Kill Giants #7 18.01.2009 58:49

January 18, 2009 - There's a cold tearing its way through the iFanboy offices. We apologize for the sniffling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #166: Hellboy The Wild Hunt #2 11.01.2009 1:01:59

January 11, 2009 - Ron is back and it's a light week of books that leads Josh to spread some love to Hellboy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talksplode #7 with Matthew Sturges of DC and Vertigo Comics 08.01.2009 48:28

January 8th, 2009 - Josh talks to Austin, Texas based comic writer Matthew Sturges about becoming a DC Exclusive writer, and his work with Bill Willingham on Vertigo Comics Jack of Fables and House of Mystery, his DCU work on Salvation Run and Blue Beetle, as well as upcoming projects like Justice Society of America and Run!, plus his upcoming novel, Midwinter. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #165: Justice Society of America #22 04.01.2009 1:01:54

January 4, 2009 - It's a new year, and Ron is nowhere to be seen. Luckily we have the discussion stylings of Jim Mroczkowski to fill in. There are lecherous blind superheroes and ridiculous chairs in comics this week, and we don't miss any of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - The Spirit 04.01.2009 26:08

January 4, 2009 - Josh, Conor and Paul gather to discuss the movie, Frank Miller's The Spirit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com 2008 Year End All Media Spectacular! 28.12.2008 2:04:50

December 28, 2008 - It's our third annual All Media Spectacular where we discuss everything we enjoyed in 2008 from movies, to television, to podcasts, to music, to video games and of course, comic books. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #164: Ex-Machina #40 21.12.2008 1:00:29

December 21, 2008 - It's a raucous time, with some semi intelligent discussion thrown in, topped off by more than a little awkwardness. But you're probably used to that by now. Also, Conor forgets Josh's name, and we try to break up a wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #163: Nightwing #151 14.12.2008 1:03:35

December 14, 2008 - Ron is freaked out by David Lapham, Josh channels Joey Lawrence, and Conor can't remember the name of The Dominators! All this plus a special announcement. The Pipettes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #162: X-Men Noir #1 07.12.2008 57:46

December 7, 2008 - This week, we talk about a book that either makes a lot of sense for Ron to pick, or no sense at all. Plus, we get into an Almost Famous mood. Please accept our apologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Punisher: War Zone 07.12.2008 25:32

December 7, 2008 - The third Frank Castle movie in twenty years has hit the screen and iFanboy is all over this one. It's The Punisher vs. the mob and the filmmakers vs. the audience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talksplode #6 with Jim McCann of Marvel Comics 04.12.2008 2:16:45

December 4,2008 - ***SPOILER ALERT*** Warning! During this episode of Talksplode, we talk about the end of Secret Invasion, which occurs in Secret Invasion #8. If you don't want it spoiled for you, we advise you read that comic first. We sat down with Jim McCann of Marvel Comics for our annual chat where we ask Jim the question you provided a few weeks ago. The conversation ranges from the busines...

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #161: Nova #19 30.11.2008 1:00:55

November 30, 2008 - Things get a bit testy when the guys have to assign each other Green Lantern rings and a big anniversary is completely forgotten about. Looks like someone's gonna be sleeping on the couch for the next month... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #160: Robin #180 23.11.2008 1:01:30

November 23, 2008 - Streamed live during recording, Conor picks a personal favorite that made him happy in a sea of mediocre books. Chuck Austen may want to avoid this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #159: Detective Comics #850 16.11.2008 59:55

November 16, 2008 - Hell has frozen over, as Ron made an unexpected week that involves a bat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talksplode #5 with Brian Wood of DMZ, Northlanders, Local and New York Four 13.11.2008 1:19:20

November 13,2008 - Josh and Ron spend some time talking with renowned comic writer Brian Wood about his work on DMZ, Northlanders, Local, the New York Four, and everything in between. It's ever so slightly possible that we even start in on some of the ways politics and current events effects Brian's stories, as well as the difference between working short term and long term. And finally, we answer...

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #158: Final Crisis: Resist 09.11.2008 1:03:00

November 9, 2008 - It was a bit of a dry week, and Conor had a hard time with that, but luckily Josh didn't as he found a bit of gold in DC event of the year, Final Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #157: Battlefields: The Night Witches #1 02.11.2008 1:02:30

November 2, 2008 - This week, we did the show live, with an audience as we recorded. But for you, basically the same thing. Luckily, that thing is excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talksplode #4 with Eric Canete of End League and Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin 30.10.2008 1:00:04

October 30,2008 - We're back with more creator conversation goodness, and this time, we're talking to artist Eric Canete, current artist on End League, written by former Talksplode guest Rick Remender. You might also know Eric's work from Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin, written by other former Talksplode guest Joe Casey. Weird coincidence, right? Josh and Eric talk about his time working in Animatio...

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #156 - Superman: New Krypton Special #1 26.10.2008 57:25

October 26, 2008 - Beam us up, Scotty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #155 - Final Crisis: Rogues's Revenge #3 19.10.2008 1:02:00

October 19, 2008 - Ron's back in New York City! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #154 - Action Comics #870 12.10.2008 58:35

October 12, 2008 - Ron's off to swinging London, so we bring in staff writer Mike Romo to fill in the empty space.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talksplode #3 with Joe Casey of Godland, Charlatan Ball, Youngblood, Zen, Velocity, and World War Robot 09.10.2008 1:05:35

October 9,2008 - Josh and Joe Casey talk about all sorts of things comics, and Josh didn't storm off in disgust once. From his work at Image, with Godland, Youngblood, and Charlatan Ball, and his other titles like Velocity from Wildstorm, World War Robot from IDW, and Zen from Devil's Due, we go over some of Joe's massive body of work with Marvel, DC, and other companies. Hear about the pitch that...

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #153 - Top Ten: Season 2 #1 05.10.2008 57:05

October 5, 2008 - An odd week of comics leads the iFanboys down some strange roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #152 - Marvel:1985 #5 28.09.2008 1:04:00

September 28, 2008 - Ron makes his triumphant return to the podcast, and just in time for a packed week of quality comic books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices