Panels and Pints

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re diving into Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’s legendary masterpiece Marvels #2 ("Monsters") to witness the silver age explosion of Marvel history and deep-cut lore from a ground-level perspective! In this episode, comic book casual Joe experiences the early 1960s dawn of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of photojournalist Phil Sheldon. We break dow...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re diving into Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’s legendary masterpiece Marvels #1 to witness the birth of the Marvel Age and Golden Age history from a ground-level perspective! In this episode, comic book casual Joe experiences the dawn of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of photojournalist Phil Sheldon, witnessing the historic public debuts, panic, and epic cl...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re diving back into the 2004 DC classic Superman/Batman Issues 11–13 to witness the epic conclusion of The Supergirl from Krypton! In this episode, comic book casual Joe experiences the epic raid on Apokolips as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Big Barda team up to rescue Kara Zor-El, only to find that Darkseid has corrupted her into his ultimate weapon, a...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re diving into the 2004 DC classic Superman/Batman Issues 8–10 to follow what happens when a massive Kryptonite meteor crashes into Gotham City and brings the ultimate surprise: Superman's long-lost cousin, Kara Zor-El! In this episode, comic book casual Joe experiences the post-crisis reintroduction of Supergirl to modern DC lore, the epic clash between Eart...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re diving into the legendary Silver Age classic Flash of Two Worlds (Flash Issue 123) to see what happens when Earth-One’s Barry Allen accidentally vibrates his way into Earth-Two to meet the Golden Age speedster, Jay Garrick! In this episode, comic book casual Joe learns that the entire DC Multiverse was born out of a single speedster's mistake, and that...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we're wrapping up George Pérez' legendary Gods and Mortals storyline with the final confrontation between the Amazonian Princess Diana and the God of War Ares! In this episode, comic book casual Joe learns that the ultimate weapon against the God of War is the golden yarn known as the Lasso of Truth, and that the biggest threat to Wonder Woman is 1980s c...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we're exploring the sensational transition of Diana, Princess of Themyscira, into Wonder Woman. In this episode, comic book casual Joe gets introduced to 1980s Boston traffic, flannel-wearing Amazons, and the terrifying touch of Decay in Issues 3 and 4. Meanwhile, sometimes beer drinker Dylan gets a taste of a heavy Double IPA. Whether you’re a longtime Wond...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we're exploring the sensational origins of Diana, Princess of Themyscira, in Wonder Woman: 'Gods and Mortals' (1987) In this episode, comic book casual Joe gets introduced to the ancient history DC Comics and the amazons in Issues 1 and 2. Meanwhile, sometimes beer drinker, Dylan gets a taste of strawberry basil mead. Whether you’re a longtime Wonder Woman fan o...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re rounding out the Secret Origins of Hal Jordan, with Green Lantern Issue 35. In this episode, comic book casual Joe gets introduced to the Smurf like Guardians of the Universe (Not "Galaxy"). Meanwhile, part time beer liker Dylan gets a greener taste of Hard Mtn. Dew. Whether you’re a longtime Green Lantern fan or just looking for the perfect jumping-on poi...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re returning to adventures of Hal Jordan, Green Lantern of space sector 2814 with issues Issues 32-34. In this episode, Green Lantern’s newest fan, Joe, gets introduced to the self proclaimed greatest (green?) Lantern, Sinestro. Meanwhile, fledgling beer enthusiast Dylan gets a break from the lagers and ales and goes full Atrocitus with a Code Red Hard Mtn. D...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re launching into space sector 2814 with the secret origins of Hal Jordan in Green Lantern Issues 29-31. In this episode, comic book novice Joe gets introduced to Hal Jordan in Geoff Johns’ exploration of his early days in the Green Lantern Corps. Meanwhile, part-time drinker Dylan cracks open a giant green can of Foster's Lager, keeping things greener than H...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re enjoying a lovely Guinness and cracking open one of the all time best Batman Comics of all time, Batman: War on Crime. In this episode comic book novice Joe continues his Batman education with a book by Paul Dini (of Animated Series Fame) with amazing art by Alex Ross, while part time drinker Dylan finds some solace in a world-famous Irish stout, Guinness....

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re mixing a Black and Tan and, for the first time, diving into some Batman in the pages of Batman Issues 404-407 (aka Batman: Year One). In this Episode first time reader Joe gets introduced to the beginnings of Batman, James Gordon, and the dark side of Gotham (it’s only side) while part time drinker Dylan suffers through Joe’s Black and Tan concoction. Whet...

For this round of Panels and Pints, we’re cracking open a can of Haze Colored Lenses and going down the rabbit hole in to Action Comics #775 (aka "What's So Funny 'Bout Truth, Justice and The American Way?").In this Episode we're getting silly-sophical about the moral code of Superman and how he will never be judge, Jury, or EXECUTIONER! Whether you're a hardcore Superman fan or newly wandered int...

For the first round of Panels and Pints, we’re cracking open a Sammy Adams American Light and starting our journey into the world of DC Comics with first time reader Joe and part time drinker Dylan. In this Episode we're diving into the vast history of Superman, the Man of Steel, Whether you're a hardcore Superman fan or newly wandered into the realm of comic book storytelling, let this be...