One of SNL's newest cast members is rising star Chris Redd. Chris is also known for appearing on Netflix' Disjointed and in movies Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping opposite Andy Samberg, The House and A Futile and Stupid Gesture. Yesterday, Redd dropped his new album But Here We Are on Comedy Central Records (available everywhere).
‘Green Arrow #50’ (review) Series Finale! Up at Forces Of Geek
Today marks the final issue of the Rebirth Green Arrow at issue #50. The run has been a spectacular follow up to the New 52 volume and we are hoping to see more from this latest creative team of writers Lanzing and Kelly on writing duties.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Yo, Joe! Larry Hama gives us another G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero Yearbook 2019 (#4 technically?) from IDW this time! This stars a brand new Dawn Snake-Eyes tale and so much more! Break out the chocolate covered mini-donuts and grape soda!
Do617 Interview With Mat Kerekes
Best known as the vocalist the Toledo, OH rock band Citizen, Mat Kerekes presents a wider range of influences from Queen to Third Eye Blind on his recent release Ruby on Black Cement Records.
‘Freedom Fighters #3’ (review) at Forces of Geek
An aging Hitler on Nazi occupied Earth-X dies in his wheelchair and the designated survivor is his son in the flashback pages at the top of Freedom Fighters #3. In present day, our Freedom Fighters are holed up in an underwater ship plotting the revolution against Adolf Hitler III.
‘Wonder Woman #65’ (review) at Forces of Geek
Last issue’s conflict between Wonder Woman and Veronica Cale is heating up with “The Grudge Part 2” in Wonder Woman #65.
Old Lady Harley #5 (review) at Forces of Geek
William Ryan Key Discusses 'Virtue' EP Before His Brighton Music Hall Show
William Ryan Key, formerly of Yellowcard, is coming to Brighton Music Hall this weekend to celebrate the release of his latest EP, Virtue. William joined us today to talk about his creative process, the final Yellowcard show at House of Blues Boston and what he is listening to right now.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The Epic Conclusion of Matt Wagner’s Mage hits the shelves today with Mage Hero Denied #15, 35 years after its debut!
‘Aquaman #45’ (review) at Forces of Geek
Tough to write this review, as I really, really loved what was going on in this comic, but I was wondering, “Where is my Aquaman?”
We’re merely three issues in to DeConnick’s run, but I want Arthur to know he is the King of Atlantis already! He’s still got amnesia or face blindness or some such ailment that is making him forget he’s part of the Justice League?
‘High Level #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek
Rob Sheridan is famous for his work with Nine Inch Nails and his frequent collaborations with Trent Reznor including the 2007 innovative NIN alternative-reality game Year Zero.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Don’t miss Wolverine Infinity Watch #1 because Logan is back and has an Infinity Stone for some reason, this is a team-up with Loki so watch out!
Do617 Interview With Raymond McGinley Of Teenage Fanclub
Raymond McGinley, founding member of the Scottish rock band Teenage Fanclub, joined us today to talk about the Creation Years records, new band member Euros Childs, playing The Middle East in the '90s and more to preview their show coming to Paradise Rock Club on March 11th.
‘Wonder Woman #64’ (review) at Forces of Geek
The trinity of DC’s most exalted heroes are in a great place right now with creative teams. Superman has Bendis, Tom King and Peter Tomasi are exploring the titular Batman titles and now Wonder Woman, more than a full story arc in, is hitting a nice stride as G. Willow Wilson puts her stamp on Diana’s legend.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, February 13, 2019
“Wonder Twin Powers, Activate!” Mark Russell of Flintstones fame takes on Wonder Twins in Wonder Comics presents Wonder Twins #1 of 6! Form of “Ice Rink”?
Green Arrow #49 (review) at Forces of Geek
Count Vertigo is back and he’s made Seattle an Inception level distortion field for Green Arrow and Black Canary to fight through. He’s on the heels of Roy Harper, whom he doesn’t realize has been killed in the events of Heroes in Crisis.
‘Man and Superman: 100-Page Super Spectacular’ (review) at Forces of Geek
Legendary comics writer Marv Wolfman thinks he has written his best Superman story yet, and I wholeheartedly agree. Today’s 100-Page Super Spectacular is yet another retelling of the Superman origin story, but with one key twist, this is the story of Clark’s journey to Metropolis from a small farm town.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Whatever happened to the Clark Kent of yesterday? Marv Wolfman’s unreleased Superman origin story is here for Man and Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular #1, all told from Clark’s perspective.
‘Mysteries of Love in Space 80-Page Giant #1’ (review) at Forces Of Geek
Love. It’s exciting. It’s new. Come aboard the latest 80-Page Giant from DC Comics, we’re expecting you!
‘Wonder Woman #63’ (review) at Forces Of Geek
A Griffin and a Pegasus walk into the Border Patrol office.
Sorry, that’s really what’s happening here in Wonder Woman #63, not a setup for a joke!