Our pal Andy Hirsch is back this week to talk about his new Science Comics: Cats comic, as well as, of course, Garfield. And Heathcliff! And cat eyes! It’s a real adventure. Plus, Chris and Matt field and X-Men fashion question from a listener!
We’re ranking characters once again, and guess what: We finished the linestepper lists this week! If you’re not a linestepper, you may hear your list on the show before the end of the year!
Chip Zdarsky returns to the show this week, obviously so we can talk about the newest Garfield business news. Oh, and we talk about Spider-Man: Life Story and Daredevil too, I guess. Also the proper Canadian way to prepare and eat poutine. Plus, Matt and Chris attempt to name a band!
Our pal Erica Henderson, longtime artist on Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and artist of the recently finished Assassin Nation, joins us this week to talk about the Fast & Furious franchise, costume changes, Van Damme, Star Trek and a whole lot more! Plus, Matt and Chris answer a dad-based listener question!
We’re wrapping up July by answering some of your listener questions about scintillating topics including more superhero menu comparisons, D-list Marvel heroes who will become popular, Jason Statham, Alan Moore’s retirement, and more!
The winner of this month’s Comics Catch-Up poll was the purported last-ever Mike Mignola Hellboy story, and despite some of the details not being entirely clear to one host, who might be a dumb guy, we loved it!
In addition to ranking characters on this week’s episode, we also figure out which members of the Justice League correspond with McDonald’s menu items! We’re doin’ it all!
Avengers, Skullkickers and Champions writer Jim Zub drops by this week to talk about the new Dungeons and Dragons Young Adventurer’s Guide series of books! He talks about the creation of the series, bringing D&D to a young audience, how much the game has changed over the years, why it’s more popular than ever, and a whole lot more! Plus, Matt and Chris take a Batman-themed listener question!
