Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

Episode 96 - Captain Britain and the Mighty World of Marvel with Eamonn Clarke.

'Allow entropy to take its course!'

This week podcaster and comics scholar Eamonn Clarke returns to the show and discusses issues #7 & #8 of The Mighty World of Marvel (Volume 2).

The talk covers Captain Britain, Alan Moore, Alan Davis, Night-Raven, Wolverine, Chris Claremont, Frank Miller and a whole lot more. It also discusses the history of the Marvel reprint scene in the UK from 1972 to the present day.

This one is not to be missed.

You can find Eamonn and his podcast the Mega City Book Club here and follow him on Twitter right here. 

Many thanks for listening.

 

Episode 95 - Steve Dikto - Shades and Webs! (with Johnny Cannon).

On this episode comics creator and artist co-hosts with Tony and discusses the life and work of Steve Ditko. 

This is one you do not want to miss.

Was Steve Ditko the first and last sane man in comics? Maybe?

With a focus on Spidey and Shade the boys also discuss the myths that have grown up around this comics legend.

You can find Johnny on Twitter here and buy his brilliant comics right here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 94 - Al & Tony discuss the comics of Roger Langridge.

This week Al and Tony discuss the range of comics and web comics produced by the always busy Mr Roger Langridge.

From Zoot, Fred, Knuckles and Co all the way to Thor, Mandrake and Batman Roger has created in all the various areas of the comics medium.

Have a listen and see what takes your fancy!

You can find Alan Henderson on Twitter here and buy his comics right her. 

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 93 - Tony and Damian talk 'Violent Cases'.

On this episode Tony is joined by comics creator, Podcaster and artist Damian Edwardson.

The pair talk about the Graphic Novella 'Violent Cases' from Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.

What is good? What is bad? What is well done? What is the history of the book and the creators? Sit back and listen to a proper review.

You can find Damian and the Art Collective 'Art Nine Two' here and follow them on Twitter here.

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 92 - Tom and Tony talk about the comics of John Porcellino.

'Let him step to the music he hears.'

This week Tom returns and chats about the comics and zines of the brilliant John Porcellino.

The pair focus in on King Cat Comics and Stories but stray into what makes a Diary Comic.

Not one to miss.

You can find Tom's podcast That Comics Smell here and follow them on Twitter right here.

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 91 - 'The Valiant' chat with Eamonn Clarke.

On this episode Tony and Eamonn chat about the mini series 'The Valiant' from 2014.

Why is this a good example of an event series?

To someone new to the Valiant Universe is it a good choice?

All will be answered...

You can catch up with Eamonn's podcast here, follow him on Twitter and donate to his MIND Charity raffle right here.

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 90 - Tony and Al talk about Lobo!

'Shut up an' drink yer Mai Tai!'

This week Al Henderson returns and he and Tony discuss the first Lobo mini series from 1990 by Keith Giffen, Alan Grant and Simon Bisley.

Many things are discussed from Lobo's cultural significance to who would have the balls to write, draw and publish The Main Man in 2021.

Tony also has a rant about a certain appalling recent comic!

You can find Al's comics here and follow him on Twitter here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 89 - Talking Usagi Yojimbo with Steve Sims.

'Revenge is a strong emotion Usagi'

This week Steve Sims sits down with Tony and the pair talk Rabbit Samurai.

Usagi Yojimbo has been a staple of indie creator owned comics since 1984 with the always excellent Stan Sakai at the helm. Get in on the ground floor with this series before it hits Netflix and the rest of the world comes to its senses!

You can also hear about Steve's own anthropomorphic series Beast Hunting Battle Badgers. Buy a copy here and follow Steve and his art here.

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 88 - Talking Power Man and Iron Fist with Dave Robertson.

'Reva who died.'

This week Tony and Dave Robertson sat down and chatted about Power Man and Iron Fist #68 (1981). Written by the brilliant Mary Jo Duffy with Pencils by Kerry Gammill this is a cracker.

Just watch out for the blue gorilla with a grumpy dude's head!

You can follow Dave here and buy his comics here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 87 -' Enemy Ace: War Idyll' by George Pratt a conversation with Alan Henderson.

'I'll always be a soldier...'

This week Tony is joined by regular co-host Alan Henderson and they discuss the criminally underappreciated Enemy Ace: War Idyll by George Pratt.

This is a book that shows what painted comics can do and is a revelation in art and words.

You can find comics by Alan here and follow him on Twitter here.

Many thanks for listening.