Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

Episode 157 - Alan and Tony talk Heavy Liquid.

This week Alan re-joins Tony to talk about the 1999 Paul Pope Vertigo series Heavy Liquid.

A dystopian future city story about a sci-fi drug that avoids the cliches we see these days.

They also discuss the merits of Pope's art compared to the issues they had with some of the plotting.

See if you agree.

You can find Alans comic work by clicking your mouse on this link here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 156 -Getting Scalped with Dave Cranna.

This week Tony is joined by comics writer Dave Cranna to talk about the first trade of the Vertigo series 'Scalped'.

Written by Jason Aaron with art by R.M. Guerra and Lee Loughridge. This is a series that is both incredibly violent and gritty but also a masterclass in writing, plotting and art.  

You can find more of Dave's comics and his excellent Glass City series by clicking on this link.

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 155 - Going Underground on Kickstarter now!

This week Tony and Alan are joined by cartoonist Jonny Cannon to discuss and pick apart his new project that is now live on Kickstarter 'The United: Going Underground'.

We talk about the creation of a long form comic book and how Jonny has grown as a creator. Some really interesting insights into the creative process from page to release.

You can find all you need to know by heading over to Kickstarter and searching for The United: Going Underground. You can also visit the Cannonhill shop here for all of Jonny's other work.

You can find Alan and his Penned Guins right here.

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 154 - Superman and those triangles!

Warnings - This week features storylines with themes of Domestic Violence.

Tony and Alan discuss the two Superman family titles that precede the arrival of Doomsday and what becomes The Death of Superman.

To describe these two issues as 'filler' does them a disservice. They are powerfully told and definitely something you should read - and are also available on the DC App. 

Find out more about Alans work by visiting his store right here!

Many thanks for listening.  

Episode 153 - The Star Beast and Doctor Who comics.

This week Tony is re-joined by comics fan and comics editor Eamonn Clarke to talk about some Doctor Who comics from the eighties. The boys focus in on 'The Star Beast' by Pat Mills and Dave Gibbons.

They also get some handy notes from Pat himself to discuss. 

Is this the greatest run of Who comics ever? 

You can catch up on what Eamonn is doing by visiting the Mega City Book Club page right here!

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 152 - Artists Roundtable on Joe Kubert.

This week Tony is joined by artists Cliff Cumber ('Dirty Basement' & 'Tony Osmond is a Movie Star') and Ian Ashcroft ('Kia Wordsmith' & 'Hellbreaker') to discuss the career and art of the mighty Joe Kubert.

The guys talk about what Kubert is doing on a page and how they have been influenced and inspired by his work. 

An episode not to miss!

You can find Ian's great art her and follow the exploits of the brilliant Cliff right here. 

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 151 - Power Pack with Dave Robertson.

This week Tony is re-joined by Dave Robertson from the That Comic Smell podcast to chat about his love for the eighties Power Pack series from Marvel Comics.

What made it special and is it something that can be attempted today? Find out these answers and more!

You can find the comics of Dave by clicking on this link right here!

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 150 - Injustice For All!

This week Tony is joined by regular co-host Alan Henderson who has challenged him to read the video game inspired Injustice: Gods Among Us!

The chaps chat about the benefits and failings of connecting a comic to a video game, phone app, animated movie and action figure line can have.

Do they like it? Do you like it? They are the big questions. You might also learn something....

You can buy some comics from Alan by clicking on this link. 

Let us know what you think by visiting us at Never Iron Anything.

Many thanks for listening.  

Episode 149 - Osamu Tezuka & Some Insects.

This week Tony is joined by his comics buddy and collaborator Mr Tom Curry.

The pair discuss Osamu Tezuka's complicated and provocative Manga 'The Book of Human Insects'. A story of love, betrayal, and some troubling sexual violence.

Tony makes the case that Tezuka is the greatest writer of comics so far! 

Do you agree? Let us know your thoughts over at the Never Iron Anything site.

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 148 - Rise of the New Underground and a Dirty Basement.

This week Tony is joined by his collaborator and co-publisher at Tribute Press Mr Adam Falp.

The pair discuss their new Kickstarter project Dirty Basement. An anthology utilising the cream of UK underground creators. You can find it on Kickstarter right here. Go back it.

They also discuss why the new breed of creators are on the rise who really don't give a flying fig who they upset and are proudly going their own way.

Have a listen and head to the Never Iron Anything site to let us know what you think.

You can also pick up other Tribute Press comics at the site here. And follow Adam by visiting his own site right here.

Many thanks for listening.