Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

Episode 139 - Resurrection Man with Alan Henderson.

Resurrection Man Volume 1.

This week Tony and Alan tackle a little remembered DC Comics series that was full of potential. They discuss the writing, art and more on this series and also whether or not its promise was realised.

The reaction is slightly mixed. Not everything is perfect but often you just want readable.

Should it have been a Vertigo series? The hosts try to solve the puzzle.

You can buy some great comics from Alan at his shop right here and follow him on Twitter here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 138 - Underground Comics from America with Third Bear Press

This week Tony is joined by Steven Ingram to discuss the dynamics of the US and UK small press and underground comics/comix scenes. 

As well as being a prolific creator in his own right Steven also heads up Third Bear Press a UK-based distribution for those hard to get US and worldwide non-Diamond comics. 

Have a listen as we pick some comics you might like to read and discuss the ever-evolving state of the medium.

You can find Third Bear Press at their website here and follow them on Twitter here.

You can also find Steven's own comics work here on Patreon and follow him on Twitter here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 137 - A Fireside Comics Chat.

Join Tony as he sits down with friends, comics fans and creators, Sarah Harris, Cliff Cumber and Simon Russell as they discuss 2022 in comics and what the new year may hold for our favourite medium.

There's also a fun Dream Comics Casting Question. 

You can find Sarah on Twitter right here. 

Follow Cliff here or find his house and stalk him.

Have a look at Simon's excellent website and watch for some saucy new projects.

And have a great Christmas and New Year!

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 136 - Batman & Plastic Man.

This week Alan and Tony tackle a Christmas issue of DC Comics The Brave and the Bold.

Issue 148 - 'The Night the Mob Stole Xmas!' Written by Bob Haney with art by Jim Aparo and Joe Staton. There's also some Jack Cole chat.

It's a Cracker - literally!

You can find Alans comics by hitting this link right here. Go buy someone a great Christmas gift.

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 135 - Fantastic Four - Full Circle.

This week Tony and Eamonn discuss the recent classic by Alex Ross 'Fantastic Four - Full Circle'.

Easily one of our books of the year we discuss it's long gestation period and some interesting origins as well as the brilliant art.

The hosts also ponder on whether you can go back and revisit a classic? 

Find Eamonn online and have a listen to his always excellent Mega City Book Club podcast and follow him on Twitter.

You can also buy copies of the charity comic 'DUI' that Eamonn edited by visiting the store here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 134 - Batman: Faces by Matt Wagner.

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight issues 28-30.

This week it's time for Tony and Al to discuss the brilliant storyline from Matt Wagner that featured in Legends of the Dark Knight. 

They also discuss this ground-breaking run of comics as well as the other work of Mage and Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Loads of recommendations you'll want to follow up on!

You can find more of Al's comics over at his online store here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 133 - Nottingham Comicon Panel with Roger Langridge.

'What makes a good AutoBio Comic?'

This week we have something a little different from the podcast. Tony, Al and Eamonn have been on the road. Nottingham Comicon kindly offered the boys a slot to host a panel on Autobiographical Comics. So along with guest and comics professional Roger Langridge they get into why we are so obsessed with the lives of others. 

FYI - This is a live panel - but the quality is still pretty good.

You can read Roger's comics for free here. Then go and buy a copy at this splendid page!

You can have a listen to Eamonn on his podcast right here and buy copies of DUI 2 right here.

You can also stalk Mr Henderson and grab copies of his brilliant daily Penned Guin strips right here.

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 132 - American Flagg.

This week Tony is re-joined by co-hosts Alan Henderson and Johnny Cannon to discuss the the first three issues of  'American Flagg'. Also known as 'Hard Times'.

This is a series that isn't easy to find online or in reprints but represents one of the main influences on the comics revolution that followed.

We hear about the writing, art, influences and contemporaries of Howard Chaykin. 

Not to be missed.

You can find the comics of Alan by visiting his shop here.

You can also find Johnny's comics here at his shop.

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 131 - John Byrne - Artists Roundtable.

This week Tony is joined by two great comics artists to spend an hour or two to examine and discuss the art of John Byrne.

Cliff Cumber and Ian Ashcroft lead Tony and the listener through two of Mr B's long-running series and talk about their highs and the pressure from the industry.

You can find more about Cliff by following and subscribing to his Substack right here.

You can also watch the rise of Ian and his spectacular art by signing up for his Patreon right here.

Both are highly recommended!

Many thanks for listening.

 

Episode 130 - Punisher: Circle of Blood.

This week Tony is joined by his ACP Pod Brother Dan Butcher to discuss an eighties classic.

The five issue Punisher mini series from 1986 that has become known as 'Circle of Blood'.

The pair also discuss the changes that have happened to Frank over the years, all the way up to the most recent and current Jason Aaron written series. Is there still a hope for this character under modern sensibilities?

You can find all about Dan's long-running series by visiting the site right here. You can also read single issues on the Comichaus reading app. 

Many thanks for listening.