The Lonely End of the Rack

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss appropriately scary intros, upcoming Marvel television, dead-end task force director jobs, the benefits of streaming, meme-making, Matthew Lillard fandom, the difficulty of avoiding spoilers, and accepting the craziness as a given. Maniac of New York #1 written by Elliott Kalan art by Andrea Mutti letters by Taylor Esposito

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss soap-opera style, disappointing early ends, demonic crossovers, big swords, talking babies, your heart’s desire, seeing hell torn to hell, and keeping perspective as an old-man comic fan. “PAY FOR YOUR ART. BUY ART.” Lucifer (2016-2017) #16 written by Richard Kadrey pencils & inks by Lee Garbett colors by Antonio Fabela letters by Todd Klein

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss spooky occult nerds, spooky Spooky pinball, spooky spooky ingenues, confusing intros, crazy crossovers, bleeding camera eyes, difficult setup conceits, & awesome alternate covers. “Do you believe in ghost stories?” Spectregraph #1 written by James Tynion IV art by Christian Ward letters by Aditya Bidikar

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss monsters, ending the universe, unique signatures, sarcastic Alfred, moody art, convenient romantic rivalries, the view from below, alternative cures, unnecessary rawrs, and what allows the beast inside to roam free. Batman: Full Moon #2 written by Rodney Barnes pencils, inks, & colors by Stevan Subić letters by Rus Wooton

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss frivolous lawsuits, filthy Jersey dive bars, giving thanks for digital comics, Batgirl multiplicity, amalgamating hyperspace looks, trusting Batman transmissions, Kef Bir confusion, convenient setups, sweet Canary kicks, and fragging the worst bastich in the universe. Justice League of America (2017) Annual #1 written by Steve Orlando pencils & inks by Ke...

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss run-times, contingency plans, censorship, quotes from The King, that Quitely style, the mechanics of cloud-sitting, orange symbolism, and Rob’s utter lack of Superman side-character knowledge. All-Star Superman #1 written by Grant Morrison pencils by Frank Quitely inks & colors by Jamie Grant letters by Phil Balsman

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss Hungry Bear replacements, phishing links, required ME reading, non-sequitors, unexplained powers, the ultimate power of the domino mask, and setting up & following your rules. “Name name name name name—COMICS.” The Umbrella Academy #1 written by Gerard Way art by Gabriel Bá colors by Dave Stewart letters by Nate Piekos

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss intrigue, secret hidden histories, different Thors, losing track of your list, sexy variant covers, Tim’s phenomenal squirrel impression, exhausted warriors, cool fade-ins, “Thirsty Thorsday,” and kid-friendly b-stories. “We like our souls the way they are.” Wonder Woman #773 written by Michael W. Conrad & Becky Cloonan art by Travis Moore colors by Tamra...

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss Batman Day, new-to-us publishers, Dan Brown confusion, getting the band back together, sweet sweet Shalvey covers, killer layouts, the gloriously grisly gore of Jacen Burrows, and the fantastic fables of Garth Ennis. The Ribbon Queen #1 written by Garth Ennis pencils by Jacen Burrows inks by Guillermo Ortego colors by Dan Brown letters by Rob Steen

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss more Diamond malarkey, the Fox family, positive resolutions to too-long dramas, award-winning screenwriters, gettin’ the issue for the ads, crooked cops, uneasy alliances, overdone puns, justifying your actions, and what it means to be a hero. “What was the question?” I Am Batman #13 written by John Ridley pencils by Christian Duce & Eduardo Pansica inks...