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Turning the table on this classic teamup, The Shadow/Batman #1 from Steve Orlando continues this pulp masterpiece. … Dan Panosian’s talks about his new book Slots #1 over at Forces of Geek. … Sean Murphy returns to Batman and The Joker with Batman: White Knight #1. … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
Artist Dan Panosian is best known for his work on Marvel and Image books as penciller and inker. Remember those sweet fake X-Men books in the movie Logan? Yup, Dan did those too. Dan joins us today to talk about his bold new crime redemption story from Skybound, Slots. He also reminisces about the early days of Image Comics, why he decided to break into storytelling with Slots at Skybound/Image, and what the future holds for his hero, Stanley Dance.
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FOG!: What can you tell us about Slots and your lead character Stanley Dance?
Dan Panosian: Stanley is the guy who made every selfish decision that most normal people would deem far too indulgent . We can all look back and wonder what our lives would be like if we took some left turns here and there. But generally we’re reasonable and responsible.
Stanley always listened to the devil on his shoulder and brushed off the angel. Consequently, he doesn’t have many friends or family left. Or chances for that matter. He’s pretty much done. That’s where we start off.
We’ve been a fan of your art for a long time, what made you want to tell this particular story as the writer and artist?
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Frank faces off against a drug fueled monster in Punisher #16! … The age old battle of Cobra vs. the Joes continues in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #244 by Larry Hama! … Portsmouth PD detective and witch Rowan Black’s adventures and investigations continue in Black Magick #8 by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott. … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
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Valiant’s Bloodshot returns in an all new ongoing written by Jeff Lemire, Bloodshot Salvation #1. … Gasolina #1 comes from Skybound editor Sean Mackiewicz, telling the story of one couple taking on a cartel in Mexico. … G.I. Joe First Strike #1 has it all—Cybertron, Scarlett, V.E.N.O.M. and M.A.S.K.! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
Skybound editor Sean Mackiewicz joins us today to talk about his latest writing project, Gasolina, from Image Comics. The desert drug lord adventure comic is already off into some interesting and somewhat scary places. Sean tells us what makes Gasolina burn so bright before the first issue hits the shelves later this month on September 20th.
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FOG!: Sean, you’re known for your Skybound editorial position. What inspired you to shift gears and get behind the writer’s chair?
Sean Mackiewicz: Finding the right idea.
Skybound’s been very encouraging in allowing employees to pursue creative projects outside of their main job, and I just couldn’t shake this idea. Doing a modern-day western with incredible vistas and gun fights against cartels armed with some truly gnarly “weapons”… and balancing it with newlyweds just trying to navigate and survive this messed up situation? I like challenging myself.
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Learn the chilling secret of the lighthouse in Duck Tales #1 from IDW from the hit new Disney reboot! Woo-oo! …Kirby’s greatest creation Mister Miracle is given the Tom King treatment in Mister Miracle #2. Is this all a dream for Scott Free? … The reboot of a comic series that’s never existed lands in Retcon #1. One of the coolest concepts we’ve seen in a while. Back to basics before it even gets too out of control! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
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Stray #1 is back in a new ongoing series from the pages of Actionverse! … Riri and Tony are helmet to helmet in Generations Iron Man & Ironheart #1. … Oxfords, not brogues old chap! In anticipation of the new movie is Kingsman: The Red Diamond #1 hits shelves today from new writer Rob Williams! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
In a world without Mr. J, Harley Quinn has teamed up with Batman and Nightwing in the latest animated DC movie. Confirmed by writer and producer Bruce Timm as part of the DC Animated Universe aka Timmverse,Batman and Harley Quinn is the first PG-13 installment in the universe.
Cussin’, fartin’, raunchy boudoir humor and a bizarre Batusi musical segment complete with a 70s rarity “Don’t Pull Your Love” followed by Harley Quinn blasting out Blondie’s “Hanging on the Telephone” puts a little spike in the punch of your typical Batman: The Animated Series adventure. Batman & Harley face off against Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue a.k.a. The Floronic Man. Batman Kevin Conroy and Nightwing Loren Lester reprise their roles from the original series with Melissa Rauch voicing Harley. Even Mr. Timm gets in an off-camera cameo as Booster Gold!
Those familiar with recent New 52 lore will recognize the force of The Green as the supernatural swamp energy running the world. Poison Ivy and Plant Master are going all in to combat the destruction of the Earth and The Green by putting a plan in to place that will turn all living creatures into plants. An Inconvenient Truthindeed! In order to sway Pam from making this green-thumbed gaffe, Nightwing and Batman track down Harley who has gone off the grid for a bit. Not only that, but also in line with current DC continuity, she has gone straight. I mean, Joker’s dead, right?
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I sense a plot to destroy the Jedi, and your wallet! Get every variant of the Star Wars Jedi Republic Mace Windu #1 today! … Continue the Jack Kirby 100th Birthday Celebration with Kirby biographer Mark Evanier’s Darkseid Special #1. … Supergirl’s powers are out of control in Supergirl Annual #1. … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
This year’s FanExpo Boston takeover of Boston Comic Con came with not only a change of venue, but an entirely different experience for BostonCon fans. The change in venue from Seaport World Trade Center to the much larger Boston Convention and Exhibition Center was a welcome to accommodate more fans. It did seem a bit odd that Fan Expo had nearly an entire room dedicated to a line queue when some vendors and artist alley tables were on top of each other with not much room for people to ‘squeak by’.
I’m familiar with well-run conventions in the same space, most notably PAX East, so I don’t think my overall iffy experience at FanExpo was a unique one. First time convention volunteers and ushers gave wrong or poor information. The Guidebook App was difficult to track down. Signage was messed at a major floor entryway that said EXIT. Instead of fixing the sign on day 2, they just posted two guards there to send people in the opposite direction.
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What happens when Boy Meets Girl, or Thor Meets Thor? Find out in Generations: Unworthy Thor & Mighty Thor #1 when Odinson faces off against the current lady Thor! … Nightwing has taken control of Gotham, but is that a good thing? Check out this future tale by classic Nightwing team Kyle Higgins and Trevor McCarthy of Nightwing: The New Order #1. … From the pages of 4001 AD is War Mother #1 by Fred Van Lente with Cover by David Mack. … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
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Logan and Laura are teaming up for Generations Wolverine & All-New Wolverine #1. You’ve been waiting a long time for this, bub! … As the book nears its end, the battle for the end of all things happens in Invincible #139. … Jeff Lemire and Andy McDonald are back for Teen Titans Earth One: Volume 2! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
August 9, 2017 by Clay N. Ferno
The DC Super Hero Girls are back in LEGO form for this latest animated feature, LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain. Starring Wonder Woman (Grey Griffin), Supergirl (Anais Fairweather) and Batgirl (Ashlyn Nicole Selich), the students of Super Hero High face an unknown threat and try to solve the mystery of the High School’s amnesia from being brainwashed.
Don’t expect The LEGO Movie twist on these familiar characters, quite the opposite, this movie, while bricked up, sits nicely in the Super Hero High storyline and current loose and fun take on the DC Universe established in 2015 with the DC Super Hero Girls brand since 2015.
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The Hasbro Universe crossover kicks off with First Strike #1 combining the worlds of G.I. Joe, Transformers and M.A.S.K.. … Read further adventures of Cassian & K2SO in this Rogue One Special #1. … We are Groot! Celebrate Kirby’s 100th with a reprint of Tales To Astonish #13 starring everyone’s favorite tree, Groot! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
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Yo, Joe! What does Mindbender have planned for the Joes in G.I. Joe #242? Only Zartan can know for sure! … Bill Willingham (Fables) is back with Larks Killer #1 from Devil’s Due for a runaway tale of adventure and swords! … Turok the Dinosaur Hunter returns to comics in Turok #1 featuring a backup starring Doc Spektor! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
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Secret Empire heats up as Miles Morales to goes after Captain America in Secret Empire #7. … Hazel takes her family to the Badlands in Saga #45. …Run, Barry! Flash vs. Reverse Flash in Flash #27. … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
There is lots to love in Reborn, Mark Millar’s highly anticipated team up with Batman artist Greg Capullo. These master storytellers comment on aging, the afterlife, superheroes and large scale fantasy in a way that only Millar can.
Millar’s strength always at the base is taking a genre and re-presenting it to the comic book masses. From Kick-Ass‘ Spider-Man fantasy to Kingsmen‘s James Bond/Nick Fury spy stories, the genre gets inverted in Millar’s world.
Reborn, is more Excalibur meets Dungeons & Dragons and Conan The Barbarian meets Willow, than it is a story of what might happen when you die. In the battle between Adystria vs. The Dark Lands we’re immersed in a colorful fantasy world with a hero’s journey.
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Are you ready for some fun in the sun with Kitty? It’s Die Kitty Die’s Summer Vacation spectacular! … It’s Darth Maul versus a Jedi Padawan in Darth Maul #5! Garth Ennis’ Jimmy Bastards #2 has to be seen to be believed with Jimmy taking on a full frontal assault on the golf course! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
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Supergirl and Batgirl take on the Phantom Zone in Supergirl #11! …Classic Atari video game Centipede is brought to life in Centipede #1! … Don’t miss Spider-Men II #1 for Miles and Peter’s newest adventures seeking THE OTHER Miles! … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.
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It’s Spider-Man Week! Catch up with Mile Morales in Spider-Man #18 as the city’s gang war heats up! … Maria Hill turns to Jessica for much needed help in Jessica Jones #10. … What does it mean now that Slade has the speed force? Find out in Deathstroke #21. … Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.