Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

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. 

Episode 147 - Magneto!

This week Tony and Alan discuss X-Men: Magneto Testament. The harrowing and formative story of a young Magneto just before his mutant powers kick in.

We ask-  what does the weight of expectation and previous knowledge play on your appreciation of a comics mini-series? The hosts find different things to like and dislike in these comics.

Have a listen to find out why and what.

You can find and enjoy Alan's comics work by visiting his store right here.

If you have comments or suggestions for future shows then feel free to contact us by visiting this link. 

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 146 - A Jolly Good Time with Tom & Rich!

This week Tony is joined by Tom Curry and Richard Sheaf to discuss the classic series Blake & Mortimer.

The guys focus in on what is considered to be one of the best works of Edgar P. Jacob's early run 'The Yellow "M"' and how it stands up to a modern audience.

Not to be missed.

You can find Tom on Twitter here.

You can find Richard at his blog here that details the history of British comics. It's well worth a read!

Many thanks for reading.

Episode 145 - Three Years!

Today the Never Iron Anything Comics Review Podcast hit it's three year anniversary.

So Tony and Alan got together to talk about some memorable comics, the creators they'd love to meet and thank and to discuss if this hobby of ours is really worth it?

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

You can also gran some of Alan's comics right here! 

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 144 - Keeping Two by Jordan Crane.

This week Tony is re-joined by the Bard of Broughty Ferry the one and only Tom Stewart.

The pair discuss the 2022 release through Fantagraphics - 'Keeping Two' by Jordan Crane.

This book is full to the brim with sharply felt emotions and violent fantasy. Not for the sensitive disposition.

You can find more about Tom and the That Comic Smell podcast by visiting this link here. 

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 143 - The Art of Kevin O’Neill

This week Tony is joined by artists Ian Ashcroft and Cliff Cumber to discuss the art and career of Kevin O'Neill.

The guys focus on three specific books and discuss what the art style means to them and how they use it to create on the page.

An episode that is not to be missed.

You can find Ian's art right here and Cliff's art here.

Many thanks for listening.