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Episode 257 – Wolfman, Hawkman, Serpentor, Panther f/ Kel McDonald

Our pal Kel McDonald is back to talk about her new Kickstarter for the graphic novel The Better to Find You With, the opposite of vampires, monster lore, magic rules, process and so much more! Plus, we answer some listener questions!

The Rundown:

Comics Reviewed:

  • La Mano del Destino #4
  • Transformer vs. GI Joe #7
  • Action Comics #41

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Episode 256 – Romance Cryptkeeper f/ Janelle Asselin

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The editor of Fresh Romance, founder of Rosy Press and senior editor of ComicsAlliance, Janelle Asselin, joins us this week to talk about the business of comics, the romance genre, the job of an editor, fashion in comics, the incomparable Rosie Perez and much more! Plus, we add a few quotes to our Word Heavyweight Champions list!

The Rundown:

Comics Reviewed:

  • Convergence #8
  • Convergence: Shazam #2

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Every Story Ever Special: May 2015

It’s time once again to add more entries to our huge list of comic stories, ranked from best to worst!

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Episode 255 – A Renaissance Pictures Production f/ Jeremy Whitley

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Jeremy Whitley, the writer of Princeless, sits down with us this week to talk about The Pirate Princess, The Action Pack block of shows, The Flash,  fictional swords, creating characters, and much, much more! Plus, we answer a pair of listener questions!

The Rundown:

  • Follow Jeremy on Twitter!
  • If you’re not familiar with Jack of All Trades or Cleopatra 2525, here’s some info for you.
  • Chris’ checks and recs: Airline trouble, Mad Max: Fury Road and Furious 7
  • Matt’s checks and recs: Jeopardy audition, Bloodborne
  • Music Used: Mental Radio, “Be Yourself”

Comics Reviewed:

  • Convergence #7
  • Usagi Yojimbo #145
  • A-Force #1

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Episode 254 – Too Stupid and Ugly

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Our list of comic book quotes is growing by leaps and bounds this week, as we’re plowing through user-submitted Word Heavyweight Champion lists!

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Episode 253 – Tailgate Talk f/ David Willis

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The cartoonist behind Dumbing of Age and Shortpacked, David Willis, joins us this week! We talk about his home-school upbringing and how it influenced his comics, evolution as a creator and a person, Transformers, the transforming noise, and much more! Plus, a listener request for comics recommendations!

The Rundown:

Comics Reviewed:

  • Convergence round-up
  • Secret Wars #1
  • Bandette #10

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Episode 252 – Multihorsity f/ Ted Anderson

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The writer of a good many My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls comics, Ted Anderson, is here to answer our many, many questions about the strange world of girls who used to be ponies (Or have pony counterparts? Not entirely sure). We talk with him about an all-wrestling issue he wrote, the pony multiverse, cutie marks, and much more! Plus, we take some listener questions!

The Rundown:

  • Follow Ted on Twitter!
  • If you missed our Movie Fighters episodes about the My Little Pony: Equestria Girls movies, go check ’em out.
  • Chris’ checks and recs: Marvel Puzzle Quest alliance, Wario Land II
  • Matt’s checks and recs: Fixing the dryer, The Guest
  • Music Used: FlightRush, “I’ll Fly”

Comics Reviewed:

  • Convergence round-up
  • Multiversity #2
  • Justice League #40

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Every Story Ever Special: April 2015

April is closing out with more additions to our huge list, ranked from best to worst!

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Episode 251 – My ‘Twilight’ f/Laura Hudson

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Our guest this week is former ComicsAlliance editor and current senior editor of Boing Boing’s new video game site Offworld, Laura Hudson! We talk with her about games journalism, how it compares to comics journalism, the transformative experience of playing video games, covering corners and niches no one else does, and much more! Plus, new entries into our Word Heavyweight Champions list!

The Rundown:

Comics Reviewed:

  • Convergence round-up
  • Kaptara #1
  • Ninjak #2

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Episode 250 – apph8er420

It’s our 250th episode, and we’re celebrating by taking your listener questions and getting off topic even more than usual.

Enjoy!

The Rundown:

Comics Reviewed:

  • Convergence round-up
  • Lumberjanes #13
  • Bloodshot Reborn #1

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