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It’s a comics world now! Take a brief moment in the day to hear Tony chat to a guest about a comic or a series of comics. NOT SAFE FOR WORK!
Episodes
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
'The Shadow knows...'
This week Tony sits down with regular pod guest, comics creator and collector Alan Henderson and they discuss all things The Shadow.
Find out about the history of this iconic pulp/radio/comics/movie character as well as the brilliant art of Mike Kaluta.
One not to be missed.
You can find Alan's comic creations online here and follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
'Let's Go Exploring.'
In this episode Tony and returning guest Eamonn Clarke discuss the brilliant 'The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book' from Bill Watterson.
We really get into what makes this collection a joy for people of all ages and discuss the history and style of the strip.
You can have a listen to Eamonn's podcasts here and follow The Mega City Book Club on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
In this episode Tony is joined by regular guest and comics creator Dave Robertson to talk about the work of cartoonist Peter Bagge.
The boys relive their love of this prolific artist through Neat Stuff, Hate and more.
One not to be missed!
You can find out more about Dave's comics by finding him on Twitter here and at his website here.
Many thanks for listening.
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
In a change of pace and to replace the planned programming Tony sits down with comics creator pal Johnny Cannon to talk about his upcoming Graphic Novel 'The United: Welcome to the Shit Show'.
We talk comics influences, process, craft and marketing.
We also talk about Tony's Nuts.
You can follow Johnny on Twitter here and buy his comics here.
Many thanks for listening.
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Tony and comics creator Ken Reynolds chat about the brilliant one-and-done Thor story from Thor: God of Thunder issue 18 (2014).
The pair discus the art of Das Pastoras as well as the writing throughout the run by Marvel MVP Jason Aaron.
There's also another advert from a new sponsor.
You can find more of Ken's work over at his website here or follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Tony is joined by Pete Doree and Adam Falp to discuss one of the greatest comics of the Bronze or any other Age - Killraven!
The art, background, writing and more is examined by young and old readers alike.
Seriously, if you haven't read this one you really need to!
You can find Pete's great comic Stan and Jack that views comics history with a Mad Magazine lens right here. And follow him on Twitter here.
You can follow Mr Falp's antics and buy his comics here. You can also follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
In this episode Tony and comics podcaster Eamonn Clarke travel back to 1982 and the creation of Warrior Magazine.
A comics magazine that was a watershed moment in publishing, story and art. The pair talk about the characters themselves as well as the equally interesting creators. Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Steve Moore, John Bolton, Steve Dillon, Dez Skinn and a whole lot more!
One not to be missed.
You can listen to The Mega City Book Club podcast here and the Sandman inspired A Handful of Dust here. You can also follow Eamonn on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Tony and returning guest Dave Robertson manage to confuse themselves over the creative team on this issue of Starblazer but have a jolly good time reading it nonetheless.
Full of roaring cosmic adventure, cranky space pirates and a genuine 'nightmare' of a planet this episode is well worth a listen.
You can also head over to Dave's site here and grab some of his comics or follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening!
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
As an added extra episode here is the commentary that Adam Falp and Tony recorded for the release of issue 2 of Atomic Hercules.
It originally went out to backers with their comic but we thought it would be fun to publish it here too.
Warnings Bad Taste and Bad Language ahead!
You can find issues if you haven't already grabbed one at the Tribute Press Store here.
Many thanks for listening.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tony and returning guest Tom Stewart decided not to review 'Boffy The Vampire Layer issue 51' and instead read the marvellous one-and-done Batman and the Outsiders issue 3 from 1983.
Written by Mike W. Barr with art by Jim Aparo this was a joy to read and talk about.
Tom is also busy making podcasts here and editing comics here. Give him a follow!
Many thanks for listening.