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Episode 232 – No Kissy Opinions f/Kel McDonald

This week, we welcome the writer/artist of Sorcery 101 and Misfits of Avalon, Kel McDonald! We talk to her at length about urban sorcery television, particularly Sleepy Hollow, her positively massive new Sorcery 101 omnibus, Gambit, our yogurt-eating session at San Diego Comic-Con and much more! Plus, three more Every Story Ever entries!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Secret Six #1
  • Shaft #1
  • Gotham Academy #3

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Episode 231 – The Go-To Degenerate Writer f/ James Asmus

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We’re thankful to have James Asmus, writer of Quantum and Woody and co-writer of the new miniseries The Delinquents, as our guest this week! We talk with him about dirty plays, Gambit, hobos, comedy, collaborating with Fred Van Lente, and so much more! Plus, more Every Story Ever entries!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Lumberjanes #8
  • Axis #6
  • Multiversity: Pax Americana #1

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Episode 230 – The Worst Food f/ Nolan T. Jones

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Our guest this week is Nolan T. Jones, one of the co-founders of Roll20 and the writer of the new digital comic Colonial Souls! We talk with him about mashing up genres, writing comics that do things readers don’t expect, assembling a creative team, tabletop gaming (natch), Kanye West, and much more! Plus, more Every Story Ever entries!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Django/Zorro #1
  • Superior Iron Man #1
  • All-New Captain America #1

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Episode 229 – Loose and Free (ESE Special)

We’ve got the eye of the tiger with another Every Story Ever special!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Gotham Academy #2
  • Tooth & Claw #1
  • Grayson #4

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Episode 228 – The Real Jolly Green Giant f/ Arthur Wyatt

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We’re welcoming back Dredd: Uprise writer and expert about all things 2000 AD, Arthur Wyatt to the show! We talk to him about how Uprise may be treading on controversial ground, Judge Dredd’s history with fast food mascots, Rogue Trooper, tropes of dystopian future tales, and much more! Plus, three more entries into Every Story Ever!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Southern Bastards #5
  • 2000 AD Winter Special
  • Harley Quinn Annual #1

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Episode 227 – Giant Jaded Babies (2014 Halloween Special) f/ Benito Cereno

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It’s our annual Halloween special, and our old pal Benito Cereno is back to talk about his story in this year’s Boo! anthology, his childhood werewolf character, costumes of his youth, candy, and of course, his spooky movie recommendations! Plus, one more Every Spooky Ever list!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Multiversity: The Just #1
  • Catwoman #35
  • Memetic #1

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Episode 226 – Goblins and Haints f/ Jon Morris

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The editor of the Boo! horror comics anthology, Jon Morris, joins us for this week’s episode! We talk to him about the long history of Boo!, just what kinds of Halloweeny stuff he really likes, post-mortem body plans, his new book about regrettable superheroes, and much more! Plus, another Every Spooky Ever list!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Justice League #35
  • Superior Foes of Spider-Man #16
  • Miles Morales, Ultimate Spider Man #6

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Episode 225 – Every Spooky Ever

It’s another Every Story Ever special, but this time, in honor of Halloween, we’re strictly focusing on the spooky stuff!

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Comics Reviewed:

  • Batgirl #35
  • Transformers/G.I. Joe #3
  • Astro City #16

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Episode 224 – Hybrid Dracula f/ Rusty Shackles

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Our old pal Rusty Shackles is back after a long absence from the show, and he’s talking to us about one of our favorite topics: Castlevania! We also talk about his cover art for the newest installment of the Boo! anthology, kung fu movies (obvs), the Nintendo 64, and much more! Plus, more Every Story Ever entries!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Thor #1
  • Men of Wrath #1
  • Grayson #3

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Episode 223 – Bummed Out in the Waffle House f/ Jim Zub

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Jim Zub, the writer of Wayward and Skullkickers among many, many other comics, joins us for the show this week! We talk with him about realistically depicting teen angst, the comparisons between Wayward and Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, juggling six monthly titles, and (of course) role-playing games. Plus, three more entries into our Every Story Ever list!

The Rundown

  • Follow Jim on Twitter!
  • Go get strong and healthy with Super Strength Health!
  • Chris’ check and rec: King of Trios 2014
  • Matt’s check and rec: Going Deep with David Rees, Bojack Horseman
  • Music used: Diamond Refraction, “Wayward Vagabond”

Comics Talked About:

  • Lumberjanes #6
  • Butterfly #1
  • Futures End: Batgirl #1

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