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Episode 158 – A Man Who Seeks Revenge f/Greg Rucka

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Writer Greg Rucka returns to War Rocket Ajax this week to discuss his recent Kickstarter success with Lady Sabre and the Pirates of the Ineffable Aether! We’ll talk to him about what kind of caution pros looking for project funding on Kickstarter have to take, how Kickstarter can be a full-time job, the concept of vindication, why Batman has to be allowed to make mistakes, how that aether got so ineffable, and much more! Plus, Matt and Chris announce a brand new project!

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Comics Talked About:

  • Batman & Robin #20
  • Batman #20
  • Archer & Armstrong #0

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Donation Drive Rewards!

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First off, I want to say thanks to everyone who has donated in our donation drive so far. We love you guys.

Second, Chris and I have finally figured out our reward tiers (we think). Here’s what we’ve got:

  • For any donation: We’ll read your name out on the show.
  • For any donation $5 or higher: You’ll get a code for a free episode download of our new movie-review podcast, which we’ll start up next week. Details to come!
  • For $30: I’ll send you a signed copy of The Supervillain Field Manual, which comes out in July. (Or you can get the Handbook if you want that. Also, be aware that international shipping could be an issue if you’re outside the U.S. or Canada.)
  • For $50: Chris will sign and send you a copy of Skullkickers Vol. 2, the TPB that features his six-page story.
  • For $75: You get signed copies of both books.
  • For $100: A chat with Chris and me on Skype about whatever topic you want to talk about.
  • For $150: We’ll rename the show “____ Presents War Rocket Ajax” for one week and promote whatever project you’d like.
  • For $175: Both signed books plus the Skype chat. (Or you could take the promo and one of the signed books.)
  • For $225: Both signed books, plus the on-air promotion.
  • For $300: You get it alllllllllllllllllll!
Here’s the donation button again:
If and when you donate, be sure to note which rewards you want. If you’ve already donated, email us at warrocketpodcast at gmail.com to let us know. (Note: That’s also the email you can send donations to if you hate donate buttons.) And make sure your address is correct/updated!
Also, once we hit $1,500, we’ll post our DOA: Dead or Alive review for everyone to enjoy. As I mentioned, we’re going to be doing something different for future reviews, so stay tuned there.
Also also: Thanks again to everyone. Even if you don’t offer any monetary support, you guys have been amazing for the past two weeks or so. (You’re amazing all the time, but you know what I mean.) We’re really glad you want us to keep doing the show, and you’ve made it so we really want to. If you have already donated something and you want to add to it to get one of the rewards, what you’ve already donated will count toward it.
Also x3: If any of these rewards seem like a rip-off, let us know. We tried to take your ideas into a account and keep them as affordable as possible without running into problems with our actual sponsors (I’ll just say this: you’re getting a deal).
Episodes

Episode 157 – Hashtag Hireable f/Caleb Goellner

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Former ComicsAlliance editor and current writer of the new comic Task Force Rad Squad Caleb Goellner joins us for this week’s show! We talk to him about how TFRS evolved from a Power Rangers parody into something a little deeper, drugs, pay-what-you-want comics, and, oh yeah, this website that got shut down last week. Plus, another edition of the War Rocket Ajax Love Haters!

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Comics Talked About:

  • Adventures of Superman #1
  • Indestructible Hulk #7
  • Copra Compendium #1

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Episode 156 – That Means I Win f/Justin Aclin

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We don’t often talk about S*** W*** on War Rocket Ajax, but we’re breaking one of our own rules this week to talk about it with Justin Aclin, the writer of two Dark Horse graphic novels in the series. We’ll talk about our histories with the series, how side-stories can be really good, bright colors, Justin’s work on the video game tie-in Akaneiro, and much more! Plus, a quick Love Haters segment!

The Rundown

Comics Talked About:

  • Batman Incorporated #10
  • Jupiter’s Legacy #1
  • G.I. Joe #3

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Episode 155 – Billy Corrigan and the Infinite Sadness f/Dylan Todd and David Wolkin

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The Eisner nominations are out and we’re having a roundtable this week to talk about ’em! We invited ComicsAlliance pals David Wolkin and Dylan Todd to talk about what was missing, what people have been saying is missing, what’s surprising, the shifting nature of digital comics, and a ton more! Also, we divide ourselves into two camps in regards to Chris Ware, though we all find Building Stories just a little big daunting.

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Comics Talked About:

  • Justice League #19
  • Daredevil #25
  • Masters of the Universe #1

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Episode 154 – Attracted to Bastards f/Brian Winkeler and Robert Wilson IV

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Our guests this week are the creative team behind Monkeybrain’s new title Knuckleheads, Brian Winkeler and Robert Wilson IV! We’ll talk them about how they avoid having a completely unlikable main character, how the comic has evolved over the years, how they met, what it takes to be a music artist and Brain’s work on Bastard Road! Plus, another edition of the War Rocket Ajax love haters!

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Comics Talked About:

  • Batman and Robin #19/Batman #19
  • Saga #12
  • Cobra Files #1

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Episode 153 – Owl Facts f/Ryan Browne

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Kickstarter phenomenon and God Hates Astronauts creator Ryan Browne is our guest this week! We talk about the secret to a great Kickstarter, what it’s like to deal with literally two tons of books, the improvisational origin of Blast Furnace, Indiana Jones, owls, and much more! Plus, yet another edition of the War Rocket Ajax Love Haters!

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Comics Talked About:

  • Task Force Rad Squad #1
  • Detective Comics #19
  • Indestructible Hulk #6
  • Adventure Time #14

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Episode 152 – Weathermania f/Joe Keatinge and Danielle Matheson

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It’s Wrestlemania time! And this year, we’re welcoming the writer of Glory and Morbius, Joe Keatinge, and WithLeather.com’s Danielle Matheson to run down the card with us! Also discussed: How cold it’s going to be, which matches warrant nacho breaks, what merch is going to be available, and much more!

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Comics Talked About:

  • Uncanny Avengers #5
  • New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes
  • Savage Skullkickers #1

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Episode 151 – Sporty Active Touching f/Jai Nitz

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This week we’re talking to the writer of Dark Horse’s brand new title Dream Thief, Jai Nitz! We discuss among other things, his work on The Batman Strikes, why he opted to set his new comic in the South, the Back to the Future sequels, the origin of Agent Nitz from Scalped’s name, St. Louis pizza, saying awful things at cons, and much more! Plus, the return of Big Ups to All My Haters!

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Comics Talked About:

  • Action Comics #18
  • The Private Eye #1
  • Justice League #18

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