Never Iron Anything The Comics Review Show.

'These desperate sweating things, these humans...'

This week on the 100th episode Tony is joined by comics creators and podcasters Dan Butcher and Pete Davies. The guys discuss the brilliant Robocop versus Terminator by those giants of the medium Frank Miller and Walt Simonson!

What a book!

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You can follow Dan Butcher on Twitter here and read his excellent webcomic here.

You can listen to Pete's podcast 'The Brand Media' right here.

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'Nigel!'

This week Tony is joined by comics creator and podcaster Dave Robertson and they discuss 'Spleenal' by Nigel Auchterlounie. A hilarious pseudo-autobiographical tale of bicycle jumps, time travel and spanking!

The boys also talk about what a comic needs to do to make you laugh!

You can find Dave and his great small press comics right here and follow him on Twitter here.

Many thanks for listening.

 

'I'm like a shark. I always gotta be moving.'

This week Tony and Alan discuss this brilliant Johnny Cash biography by Reinhard Kleist.

How does a comic portray music? Kleist uses some really interesting tricks. Have a listen and hear about the transformative joining of music and comics art!

You can find Alan on Twitter here and buy his own black & white comics right here!

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'Oh Honey ... do you think I care?'

This week Tony sits down with podcaster, writer and returning co-host Tom Stewart to talk about Batman #66. Written by Tom King with art by Jorge Fornes.

Let's be clear that this is a mixed review!

Have a listen to find out what the hosts liked and didn't like.

We also reference this YouTube video from Perch regarding the Tom King run on Batman. You can watch it here.

You can follow Tom and the That Comic Smell Podcast on Twitter here and listen to the episodes here.

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'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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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'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.

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.