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In today's episode, we have our final installment for Black History Month with the emotionally gripping, "Truth: Red, White, & Black", which follows several characters, including Isaiah Bradley. Which, if you watched the recent Disney + show "Falcon and Winter Soldier", you saw was a forgotten/covered-up Captain America back in the 40's. We don't want to give it all away here, but trust us, it is worth the read!! Creative Credit Written by Robert Morales Penciller(s) Kyle Baker Inker(s) Kyle Baker Letterer(s) Wes Abbott Colorist(s) Kyle Baker Editor(s) Axel Alonso John Miesegaes We hope you'll check it out! Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to us! We'd ...

In the second of todays double drops, we introduce you to Riri Williams, also known as Iron Heart. This exciting character began her life in Marvel History by reverse engineering the Iron Man suit and eventually went on to be a part of The Champions. This series picks up a little bit after her last fight while a member of The Champions. She is balancing her time between MIT and Chicago, and throughout all of this, someone is interested in her. Or more specifically, some thing ... The Ten Rings. This is an awesome series and we really hope you'll check it out! Creative Credit Writer: Eve L. Ewing Artists: Kevin Libranda & Luciano Vecchio Additional Layouts: Geoffo Color Artist: Matt Milla Letterer and Production: VC's Clayton Cowles   Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the ...

Today we're dropping 2 episodes (to make up for missing a week of black characters and creators for Black History Month). Our first drop is "Far Sector", which drops a brand new Green Lantern out in the far reaches of the universe to look into the first murder in hundreds of years. This series is a 12 issue arc, but we'll only be covering the first half in depth, hoping that you will choose to pick up a copy for yourself and read this great addition to DC's lineup. Jo (Sojourner) Mullein came from earth, where she went from Princeton to the military to the police force before she ended up on "The City Enduring" as a member of the Green Lantern Corps. She brings a very unique perspective to the pages of DC Comics, through the words of N.K. Jemisin and the art of Jamal Campbell, who you may remember from our coverage of "Naomi" a while back. This is a great story that really challenges you to think more than your average superhero story. We hope ...

Between car trouble and hectic schedules we weren't able to meet to record a normal episode this week. But we were able to record a few solo things that we wanted to share. So on today's episode, Alex starts with an intro into a "Discord Exclusive" offering of a Marvel: Civil War Read Along. Listen to what Alex has to say and then join the Discord to participate!  Discord!   https://discord.gg/mbMw2mxtUu After that, Drew presents an episode (20 minutes)of a new podcast idea he and Torrance have been planning for a long time. It's a fiction podcast, so if you like that sort of thing make sure to keep listening once Alex is done talking about the Civil War read along. This story is about a guy who's stuck in a basement and doesn't know why. He finds a tape recorder stashed behind a bookshelf and starts to chronicle the experience in hopes of being rescued one day.  If you enjoy the story, please join the Discord and let us know what you think. Would you be i...

 In today's episode, the first of our Black History Celebration, we cover the beginning of the 2016 Black Panther run, and also a quick synopsis of the beginning fo the 2018 story as well. (Haha, we had a bit of a mixup due to the similarities of the cover art for the two runs.) This series is a bit different than many of the series we cover. There isn't as much superhero fighting. Instead there's a lot of different groups fighting for their views of what Wakanda needs most. Creative Credit (2016) Writer: Ta-Nehisi Coats Artist: Brian Stelfreeze Color Artist: Laura Martin Letterer: VC's Joe Sabino Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to us! We'd love for you to join our  Discord!...

So here at the 2 Man Comic Book Club, we've released 100+ podcasts about comic books, superheroes, space fights, superpowers, tv shows, and time travel. I still can't believe it! As I've worked my way through more and more comics, I've started wondering how they all stack up.  What follows is by no means a detailed examination of each comic where I weigh their merits against each other. It's exactly what the title claims... a Gut Reaction Ranking . All I did to make this list was start with the first comic we covered on the show "X:Men - The Worst X-Man Ever" and put it at the top of the list. I moved onto the next one, "Superman: Secret Identity" and put it beneath Worst X-Man, because I liked the X-Men story more. (Can you believe that? Coming from me? A self proclaimed Superman fanboy for life!!??)  I then worked through the rest of the stories we covered on the show, comparing it to the list as it stood and placing the new story where I felt ...

 I can't believe we made it! 100 Episodes! (Well technically, we hit 100 a few episodes back, but early on we had a few mini-sodes that I didn't number, so it messed our numbering up, and for whatever reason, our "channel trailer" episode counts as #1 even though we considered it #0, so if you've been listening on Apple Podcasts, the number we've given episodes has never matched the A.P.#...Well, we're gonna rectify that starting with next episode, shifting to "Legacy Numbering" Anyway, on today's episode, we'll break down our ratings/rankings of Phase 1 of the MCU with the score sheet Alex devised for us. Have you been watching and ranking along with us? Then we'll check in on the questions we asked each other on the first few episodes, and then the 50th. "Host Favorites", and many of our answers have changed over the years. And finally, one of our loyal listeners asked us to see how quick we could name 100 heroes and villa...

 In today's episode, the final installment of "Spider-Month", we drop in on Miles Morales to see what he's up to. Though this isn't his origin story, which happened in Marvel's "Ultimate Universe", it's his first run on Earth 616, (after the events of Secret-Wars). This is an excellent run, and even has an issue that happens in "Civil-War 2", though you can happily read this issue without fear of any spoilers. Creative Credit Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Sara Pichelli Inking assist: Gaetano Carlucci Color: Justin Ponsor Lettering: VC's Cory Petit Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to us! We'd love for you to join our  Discord!   htt...

 On today's episode, we cover a great recent jumping on point into Spider-Man with 2018's Back to Basics! Over the span of a handful of issues, we get introductions to a bunch of Spidey's enemies and an interesting twist along the way. We hope you've enjoyed our coverage of Peter Parker over the last few weeks. We'll be back next week for one final installment of "Spider-Month" with another of our favorite people to carry the mantle. Writer(s) Nick Spencer Penciler(s) Humberto Ramos Ryan Ottley Inker(s) Victor Olazaba Cliff Rathburn Colorist(s) Edgar Delgado Laura Martin Letterer(s) Joe Caramagna Editor(s) Nick Lowe Kathleen Wisneski Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out...

In today's installment of Spider-Month, we dig into "Spider-Man: Blue". This is a great run to give you a little taste of a handful of Spidey's villains and Peter Parker's relationships. Told from the point of view of an older, wiser Peter, this story is full of heart and the struggles that make Spider-Man the great hero he is. Written by Jeph Loeb Artist(s) Tim Sale Letterer(s) Wes Abbott Richard Starkings Colorist(s) Steve Buccellato Editor(s) Kelly Lamy Joe Quesada Nanci Quesada Bronwyn Taggart Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to us!   We'd love for you to join our  Discord!   https://discord.gg/mbMw2mxtUu  It is a great place to submit stories you'd like us to c...

 Today, in our second installment of "Spider-Month", we cover one of the stories that seems to make everyones favorite Spidey stories lists: Kraven's Last Hunt. We hope you'll read it and then listen to what we have to say about it. It's quite a story. Writer(s) J. M. DeMatteis Penciller(s) Mike Zeck Inker(s) Bob McLeod Letterer(s) Rick Parker Colorist(s) Bob Sharen Janet Jackson Mike Zeck Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to us!   We'd love for you to join our  Discord!   https://discord.gg/mbMw2mxtUu  It is a great place to submit stories you'd like us to cover, trivia questions for us to ask on the show, and just be nerds about comic books! Join The Club!! We'...

 In Today's Episode, the first of 2022, we make our first entry into our "Spider-Month" Event here on 2 Man Comic Book Club, with "One More Day", a story that we feel has definite parallels to No Way Home.  Spider-Man's identity revealed, the world is out to get him, and when one specific enemy puts Aunt May in the hospital, Peter Parker has to do everything he can to save her. This is quite a story arc, with an ending that just might break your heart. We strongly recommend you read the stories before listening. Also, this episode contains some slight spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home, so be warned. Writer(s) J. Michael Straczynski Joe Quesada  ( The Amazing Spider-Man  #545) Penciller(s) Joe Quesada Inker(s) Danny Miki Joe Quesada  ( The Amazing Spider-Man  #545) Letterer(s) Chris Eliopoulos Colorist(s) Richard Isanove Dean White  ( The Amazing Spider-Man  #545) Editor(s) Axel Alonso Daniel Ketchum Joe Quesada Check our youtube channel to see ...

On today's episode we talk through our thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home. If you haven't yet seen it, we strongly encourage you to watch it before listening to this episode, as we will be talking about it freely with spoilers galore. *to be read in a pirate accent... "Ye Be Warned!" We absolutely loved this movie. What did you think? Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to us!   We'd love for you to join our  Discord!   https://discord.gg/mbMw2mxtUu  It is a great place to submit stories you'd like us to cover, trivia questions for us to ask on the show, and just be nerds about comic books! Join The Club!! We're working on a  Patreon  as well. When it does go...

Last year we celebrated the first 2 Man Christmas, with a gift exchange and a giveaway. This year we do that again but we also added the first ever 2 Man Secret Santa to help share the gift of comics between the fans of the show. On today's episode Alex, Drew, and Torrance exchange gifts and draw for the two winners of this years giveaway, and also talk about some New Year's Comic Resolutions. Grab some egg nog or hot cocoa and enjoy an episode of giving.   Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to us!   We'd love for you to join our  Discord!   https://discord.gg/mbMw2mxtUu  It is a great place to submit stories you'd like us to cover, trivia questions for us to ask ...

On today's podcast we wrap up our coverage of the 1986 masterpiece, "The Dark Knight Returns". So far we've seen Batman come back from retirement to fight Two-Face and fight a gang that's been wreaking havoc around Gotham City. No we have to deal with the enemy above all enemies, The Joker, and more.   Creative Credit Frank Miller: Story and Pencils Klaus Janson: Inks Lynn Varley: Colors John Costanza: Letters Dick Giordaino: Co-Editor Denny O'neil: Co-Editor Richard Bruning: Art Director Bob Rozakis: Production Manager Pat Bastienne: Mgr. Editorial Coord. Terri Cunningham: Mgr. Editorial Admin. Batman Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out...

We finally talk Batman! Bruce Wayne! The Caped Crusader! The Dark Knight! We went back to what some people consider the greatest Batman comic book ever, The Dark Knight Returns. It is an intense story, not for the faint of heart, but if you feel up to it, it is an amazing story that we really think you should check out. We will spend the next two episodes talking you through what is happening in a Gotham City set 10 years in the future from when it was published. Vigilantes have gone out of favor, many think Batman is a myth, and BRUCE WAYNE HAS A MOUSTACHE!? Creative Credit Frank Miller: Story and Pencils Klaus Janson: Inks Lynn Varley: Colors John Costanza: Letters Dick Giordaino: Co-Editor Denny O'neil: Co-Editor Richard Bruning: Art Director Bob Rozakis: Production Manager Pat Bastienne: Mgr. Editorial Coord. Terri Cunningham: Mgr. Editorial Admin. Batman Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man...

 When I we first covered the first few issues of Hawkeye a while back we mentioned that we might come back to it. I didn't finish it right away, but eventually I did, and I came across a three issue arc that I dubbed "The Grills Trilogy", or "Grillogy", and I felt we had to cover it. We ended up needing to cover a few additional issues to really capture the essence of an unsung hero of this series, Grills. We recorded this the week before the Hawkeye Disney + show came out, (Spoilers for episode 2 coming in the next sentence) but when it turned out the guy that ended up with the Ronin costume at the LARP event was Grills, I got really sad. If you haven't read issue 9 of the Fraction Hawkeye run that we cover in this episode, you'll see why I was sad soon enough. Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: David Aja Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos Cover: David Aja Perfect Vision: Stephen Wacker Editor in Chief: Alex Alonso Chief Creative Officer...

In today's episode we cover the first 5 issues of Time Before Time, which are collected in volume 1 of the trade paperback. We really love this series and wanted to get you caught up on it so you can jump in and start reading it as it comes out!  This story jumps around through all kinds of different points on the timeline, from the 1960's all the way to the 3400's. Smugglers transport all kinds of goods (and people) through time, for those willing to pay a small fortune. The story is great, the art is great, seriously, go pick up a copy at your LCS and read along! Creative Credit: Writers: Declan Shalvey / Rory McConvile Artist: Joe Palmer Colorist: Chris O’Halloran Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Editor: Heather Antos Designer: Sasha E Head Cover: Declan Shalvey Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A Is there a comic series you wou...