episode 020: disconsolate

in this extra long episode, tim callahan (tor, cbr) returns to the show to discuss such topics as the state of mainstream comics (dc new 52, marvel now!, etc.), alan moore and neil gaiman's seminal work in mainstream comics, further thoughts on rob liefeld's exit from dc comics, hawkeye #1-2 by matt fraction and david aja, the world of rpg gaming, marvel's avengers vs. x-men event, casanova: avaritia #1-4 by matt fraction and gabriel ba, dark avengers by jeff parker with declan shalvey and kev walker, fashion beast #1 by alan moore with antony johnston and facundo percio, the film work of nicolas roeg and it's influence on alan moore (particularly 'insignifigance'), streak of chalk by miguelanxo prado, art vs. story, joe casey, the comics journal and the state of comics criticism, and much more.

music by la roux

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episode 002: sex and violence

in this week's episode jean tells us of his adventure as a firefighter, alec relays his dorm life experiences, while joey gets excited about the new batman status quo. we also discuss scott pilgrim vs. the world, darwyn cooke, casanova #1-2, frank miller, morning glories #1, cbgb #1, avengers prime #1-2, sweet tooth #11-12, x-force: sex and violence, and batman: odyssey #2.

music by deftones

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