Monthly Archives: October 2019

Episode 96 – Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984-85)

The all-powerful Beyonder transports some of Earth’s mightiest heroes and villains to a patchwork planet known as Battleworld, conveniently outfitted with high-tech ships and fortresses! His one command: “Slay all your enemies and all you desire shall be yours!” Thus … Continue reading

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Episode 95 – Emily Carroll’s Through the Woods

In this episode, we get into the spooky spirit of Halloween with a look at Through the Woods, a collection of unsettling horror stories by cartoonist Emily Carroll, as well as a trio of chilling and inventive webcomics: Margot’s Room, … Continue reading

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Does Joker Have Too Much Sympathy for the Villain?

Review by Curt Holman Contemporary superhero movies tend to come with so many Easter eggs and references to character histories that even comics fans can feel burdened by all the footnoting. Todd Phillips’ Joker turns a spotlight on Batman’s famous … Continue reading

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Episode 94 – Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth

Just in time for the Oct. 4 release of Todd Phillips’ Joker movie, Curt and Kevin are joined by Atlanta actress and comics fan Jennifer Lee for a timely (and faintly explicit) discussion of the 1989 graphic novel Arkham Asylum: … Continue reading

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