2 Man Comic Book Club

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 ...

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...

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...

 In today's episode we complete our coverage of one of the classics of DC Comics, "Tower of Babel". Today we finish with episodes 45 &46. The world can't communicate, and the JLA is all mad at Batman. Why? Listen and find out! Creative Credit Story: Mark Waid Penciler: Howard Porter & Steve Scott Inker: Drew Geraci Colorist: Pat Garrahy Letterer: Ken Lopez Separations: Heroic Age Associate Editor: Tony Bedard Editor: Dan Raspler 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 abou...

In today's episode, we were testing out a new video recording setup and decided to talk through our Top 5 Most Underrated Superheroes. Maybe you agree with some of our choices, maybe you disagree. Join our Discord and let us know! 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 live it will be at  https://patreon.com/2mancomicbookclub    We love making these shows and we have ideas for ne...

In today's episode, we go all the way back to the year 2000 to read one of the classic's of DC Comics, "Tower of Babel". We start today with issues 43 & 44, where Ra's Al Ghul is out to "save the world", in his own twisted way. To ensure his success, is has plans to take the Justice League out of play, and it seems to be working! Creative Credit Story: Mark Waid Penciler: Howard Porter Inker: Drew Geraci Colorist: Pat Garrahy Letterer: Ken Lopez Separations: Heroic Age Associate Editor: Tony Bedard Editor: Dan Raspler 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 s...

In today's episode, we dig a little deeper than normal into everybody's favorite segment (or so I choose to believe): Whatchabeenreadinyo? And also, in the second half of the show, we make a big announcement!   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!! Our Patreon is LIVE!!!! Check it out at:  https://patreon.com/2mancomicbookclub    We love making these shows and we have ideas for new segments and videos. With your help we'll be able to ma...

 Today's episode is a short one. On the way back from a corporate filming gig, we decided to turn on the camera and discuss a few of the Twitter Superpower Polls from the past year.  As I said, we were driving while recording this so there is road noise. I did the best I could to reduce the engine and road noises, but there's only so much you can do. By the time we do one of these again, we might have a different mobile microphone setup that would make these a lot more pristine, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy the impromptu episode.  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 plac...

In this week's episode we wrap up the exciting " Mister Miracle " series. We hope you read the series on your own so we don't spoil the revelations of the final issue, cuz' it's a doozy!  Creative Credit: Writer: Tom King Pencils, Inks, and Colors: Mitch Gerads  Letterer: Clayton Cowles Cover Artist: Nick Derington Associate Editor: Brittany Holzherr Editor: Jamie S. Rich Mister Miracle created by Jack Kirby 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 T...

 On today's episode we do a quick side-step from Mister Miracle to give you our thoughts on the new "The Suicide Squad" Movie. We set up the recording gear, hit play on the movie, and walked right back in to the 2 Man Studio to record our thoughts immediately after watching. This episode is filled to the brim with SPOILERS, so if you haven't seen the film and you wish to, I suggest hitting pause on this episode until you've had a chance to watch it yourself. The only topic we cover in this episode is "The Suicide Squad" 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 sto...

We continue this week's episode with issues 7-9 of Mister Miracle from 2017 (though these issues happened in 2018). Issue 6 dropped quite the bombshell and we're here to pick up the pieces in the aftermath. We start with a bit of a time jump where we welcome a new member to the New God Family! War is still raging on between Apokolips and New Genesis. Will Mister Miracle be able to escape this one? Creative Credit: Writer: Tom King Pencils, Inks, and Colors: Mitch Gerads  Letterer: Clayton Cowles Cover Artist: Nick Derington Associate Editor: Brittany Holzherr Editor: Jamie S. Rich Mister Miracle created by Jack Kirby 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  ...

 In today's episode we resume our coverage of the 2017 Mister Miracle run with issues #4-6, where Scott is on trial for conspiring with Darkseid. In the most comical court setting I've seen in a while, Orion acts as judge, jury, and prosecutor. And that's just the first issue we cover in this episode.  So grab a carrot from the veggie tray and enjoy Mister Miracle #4-6! Creative Credit: Writer: Tom King Pencils, Inks, and Colors: Mitch Gerads  Letterer: Clayton Cowles Cover Artist: Nick Derington Assistant Editor: Maggie Howell Associate Editor: Molly Mahan Editor: Jamie S. Rich Mister Miracle created by Jack Kirby 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...

In today's episode we resume our coverage of the 2017 Mister Miracle run with issues #2 and 3, where we're thrown into a war on 4th world. Apokolips v. New Genesis. But the story isn't just about war, its about the relationships between the people on both sides. It's quite a story so we hope you're reading along!  Creative Credit: Writer: Tom King Pencils, Inks, and Colors: Mitch Gerads  Letterer: Clayton Cowles Cover Artist: Nick Derington Assistant Editor: Maggie Howell Associate Editor: Molly Mahan Editor: Jamie S. Rich Mister Miracle created by Jack Kirby 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...

 In today's episode we dig into the lore of a character who has been on our radar for a while. Mister Miracle . We've covered Tom King before when we read Vision, so we knew we were in for a treat. This series deals a lot with the "New Gods", created by Jack Kirby. We will give a little background before we begin, but the more you know about them the better!  Mister Miracle, or Scott Free, is an escape artist (just like young Drew). He's escaped from all sorts of traps before. As the story begins it seems he's recovering from an escape that was rather rocky.  It's important to mention that this comic can be rather graphic,  both in content and in the artist depiction of those events.  If you or a loved one have any history or concern over the mention of suicide,  this might be a comic series you will want to be careful with. Help is available. Speak with someone today. 800-273-8255. Creative Credit: Writer: Tom King Pencils, Inks, and Colors: Mitch Ger...

  In today's episode we wrap up our coverage of  " Flashpoint " with numbers 4 &5, as well as the tie-ins that happen around those issues. Let's dig in! The war between the Amazons the the Atlanteans is coming to a breaking point, Booster Gold is up to something, So are the Guardians. Who is going to win the war? Will we even find out? And is Barry going to be able to make things right? Give our new episode a listen to find out! The entire Flashpoint arc is available on  DC Universe  and we encourage you to check it out. Once the video of this episode is edited I'll toss the link right here. In the meantime, it would also be awesome if you subscribed to our new YouTube Channel. This video will be available there soon...as well as some exciting new ideas for some shorter videos we plan to make soon! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discus...

  In today's episode we dive back into  " Flashpoint " with number 2 and 3, as well as the tie-ins that happen around those issues. Let's dig in! There's some incredible things going on around the Flashpoint world. War between the Atlanteans and Amazons, Batman isn't Bruce Wayne, Superman's ship crashed into Metropolis instead of Smallville and he's grown up in solitary confinement, and a whole lot of other awesome things. I hope you're reading along with us. The entire Flashpoint arc is available on  DC Universe  and we encourage you to check it out. Once the video of this episode is edited I'll toss the link right here. In the meantime, it would also be awesome if you subscribed to our new YouTube Channel. This video will be available there soon...as well as some exciting new ideas for some shorter videos we plan to make soon! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover...

Well we planned a short hiatus during a busy time in 2 Man Land, and then the short hiatus became a little longer and then a little longer. Now, roughly 2 1/2 months later, WE'RE BACK!  This episode is kind of a "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" episode. We talk through what we've watched and read over the last few months. We were also in a new location and we're still getting sound dialed in a bit, please bear with us! We hope to be back on our normal release schedule with new episodes every Monday Morning, so we hope you'll keep coming back.  We plan to get back to Flashpoint in the next few episodes. Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel.  2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channel   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? We would love to hear from you! Find us on  Twitter @2mancomicbook ,   Instagram @2mancomicbookclub ,  Facebook @2mancomicbookclub , o...