League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wed. August 28, 2019
Not to be outshined by the Distinguished Competition, Marvel Comics hits #1000 this week with an anthology book to celebrate the work of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and so many more with various writers and artists contributing.
‘Aquaman #51’ (review) at Forces Of Geek
Aquaman #51 takes us from the landmark anniversary issue to a much more grounded and familiar place for the King of Atlantis.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wed., August 21, 2019
Matt Murdock faces the consequences of his actions in the latest Daredevil #10, concluding the gripping ‘No Devils, Only God’ story arc.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks Of The Week For Wed., August 14, 2019
Star Trek: Year 5 returns to the world of Sigma Iotia II full of gangsters! Check out issue #4 today!
‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4’ (review) at Forces of Geek
Crisis in a Half Shell continues with part four in Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4. The third volume in the Batman/TMNT crossover franchise shifts away from Eastman’s drawings this issue but he does provide the variant cover.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wed., August 7, 2019
‘Batman: Hush’ (movie review, DCAU) at Forces of Geek
Batman takes on Superman who has, like Catwoman, succumbed to Poison Ivy’s charms.
For those familiar with the comic, we’re introduced to all star surgeon and childhood friend of Bruce Wayne, Tommy Elliot. Read The Review: https://www.forcesofgeek.com/2019/08/batman-hush-review.html?fbclid=IwAR3MVNDNSybR2b7-nA_g3za5nGnNwTEHTs447A3OLqBcjLOfHcB8RCMQyfI
‘Archie vs. Predator II #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek
While falling asleep in art history class was a subject I excelled in, I do remember talking about “the ‘fungibility of text’. Meaning, mutually interchangeable.
READ MORE: https://www.forcesofgeek.com/2019/07/archie-vs-predator-ii-1-review.html
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, July 31, 2019
5 Questions With Harry And The Potters - Free Show At Boston Public Library at Do617
We spoke with Harry Potter Paul DeGeorge about returning to Boston to play their first show at Boston Public
Library in 14 years on August 24th. Their new album, LUMOS is available now! Check out the free show!
READ: https://do617.com/events/2019/8/24/harry-and-the-potters-at-boston-public-library
‘Wonder Woman #75’ (review) at Forces Of Geek
After last week’s Aquaman #50 and Batman #75 (among others!), Year of The Villain is on full swing with another landmark anniversary issue with Wonder Woman #75.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wed., July 24, 2019
Hot off of the heels of Jane Foster picking up the hammer in the MCU, this week debuts Valkyrie Jane Foster #1 from Jason Aaron.
Aquaman #50 (Review) on Forces Of Geek
Aquaman reaches a landmark 50th issue this week, and as expected we get more than your typical issue.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of The Week for Wed., July 17, 2019
Fresh from the pages of War of Realms, don’t miss Loki #1 as the merchant of mischief is at it again!
5 Questions With Todd Fink From The Faint at Do617
5 Questions With
Todd Fink From The Faint
The Faint bring back their new wave synth punk revival to Brighton Music Hall later this month. We spoke with singer Todd Fink about Egowork, phones at shows, being a hatter with Recapitate Headwear and more!
What’s your favorite or best track on your latest releaseEgowerk?
For me, it's between Life's a Joke, Chameleon Nights, and Child Asleep. I guess I'll go with Chameleon Nights today. The music is unique and the lyrics are passionate. That's one I find myself really getting into at the shows.
Wonder Woman #74’ at Forces of Geek
Wonder Woman kicks off a new story arc in Dimension Chi in Wonder Woman #74.
Last issue’s flashback to Dimension Chi and the Mirror Universe Empress Hippolyta pays off by having the Empress attack Diana until Atlantiades steps in to take the heat.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, July 10, 2019
‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #3’ (review) at Forces of Geek
“Crisis On A Half Shell” continues the limited series of Batman TMNT III with issue #3, incorporating elements from classic TMNT with a mashup of origins for The Dark Knight.
League Podcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for Wednesday, July 3, 2019
While we won’t be seeing the Rucka Batman we all are wanting, we’ll certainly take a Greg Rucka look at Lois Lane for a limited series. Don’t miss out on the pink in Lois Lane #1!