Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

Episode 168 - Recent Comics Reviewed with Tom Stewart.

This week Tony sits down with his podcasting buddy Tom Stewart to review four recent comics releases. Some good, some bad and Tony makes the air go just a little blue.

You have been warned. 

Have a listen and let us know what your thoughts are about these books.

You can find Tom at the That Comic Smell here. Have a listen to him and the guys talk about some great series! 

Many thanks for listening. Visit the Never Iron Anything site for more news and reviews.

 

Episode 167 - God of Wine and Fertility!

This week Tony is joined by comics podcaster and editor Eamonn Clarke to discuss the first Bacchus omnibus by Eddie Campbell.

With assists from Ilya and a number of other creators this is a fascinating story/exercise/artistic experiment that plays out over 1000 pages of comics.

The two hosts try their best to explain and discuss this brilliant brick of a comic. Have a listen and let them know what you think.

You can also find more comics discussion over at the Mega City Book Club where Eamonn chats with different guests about British comics.

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 166 - Alan and a Bear called Rupert!

This week Tony is re-joined by co-host Alan Henderson. The pair discuss the forgotten stylings of Rupert Bear and his land of Nuttwood.

They also examine the art of Alfred E. Bestell and the characters creator Mary Tourtel.

And listen out for the scandal that rocked the British Court system and a certain ear-worm of a song by a Beatle!

Not to be missed.

You can catch up with Alan's art and comics by clicking right here! 

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 165 - Changing the Art or the Artist?

This week is the fourth in the series of collaborator interviews. Tony sits down and has an in depth conversation with the brilliant FORPE.

The pair discuss influences and training before getting on to how an artist evolves and changes. What plays into each era of their work. Really insightful stuff to say the least from FORPE!

You can buy comics and artwork from FORPE at his website right here. YOU REALLY NEED A COPY OF PUSSY MANFISTS!

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 164 - Two Artists Talk Comics.

This week Tony is joined by a couple of collaborators for a chat. Both brilliant artists, Ian 'Hellbreaker' Ashcroft and Cliff 'Tony Osmond is a Movie Star' Cumber. 

The three really get into the guts of what motivates them to create. We talk influences and driving forces.

Genuinely not to be missed!

You can find more about Cliff's work here and follow Ian on Patreon here.

Thanks for listening!

Episode 163 - Dogs and AutoBio Comics with Helena.

This week as part of the 'Collaborator Mini Series' Tony sat down with ART92's own Helena Edwardson to talk about comics, art and life in general.

The pair discuss her past collaborations as well as the second issue of Clear Run that has just been released. 

There's also a cheeky competition for listeners to enter. 

You can connect with Helena over at the ARTNINETWO website here. Go have a look through their marvellous comics and art. 

Many thanks for listening.  

 

Episode 162 - Flesh, Ink and The New Underground.

This week is the start of a short run where Tony interviews his comics collaborators. We start with The Don of the UK Underground Mr Adam Falp.

We get into the creative process and how these two work so well together. We also get an in depth examination of their current book Flesh & Ink. 

The subjects and language get fruity but there is plenty to think on in this raucous episode. Have fun and listen out for the foul-mouthed outtakes. 

You can find more of Adam's work over at his site - Right Here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 161 - Green Arrow and Mike Grell.

This week Tony and Alan sit down to discuss Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters from 1987. There's so much to talk about with this one. 

The boys discuss the changing face of the medium at this time and how a hero changes and most importantly why. Step into Earth-Grell with them!

Warning - Violence against women is discussed in this episode.

Have a listen and then explore the comics of co-host Alan Henderson by visiting his site right here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 160 - Jonny Canon and 2023.

This week Tony is joined by indie comics creator and friend of the show Jonny Canon. The pair discuss the last year in comics and mention some of their favourites.

We also hear an insightful investigation into Jonny's creative process, with loads of tips for those people making their own funny books.

Not to be missed.

Find out more about Jonny's comics by visiting his store right here. 

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 159 - X-Talk!

This week Tony welcomes Nando Pons from the brilliant That Comic Smell podcast on to the show to talk about Uncanny X-Men 183.

This is a comic full of action, soap-opera and no small amount of controversy. We also hear about 'X-Patrol' - have a listen to find out what that may be...

Nando also has some interesting insight into how and why the X-Men have endured over the decades.

This is a cracker of an episode. You can find Nando on the That Comic Smell Podcast by clicking here.

Many thanks for listening.