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Back in the '90s, Harris Comics published various Vampirella comic books. Let's take a look at the first issue of VENGEANCE OF VAMPIRELLA from 1994!---Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/fyYTJ4hKeTM
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is the larger than life personality that has graced us mere mortals for over 40 years! Let's take a look at her long-running series at Claypool comics, and review her first issue. #325 S9E32 Elvira Mistress of the Dark #1 (1993)
Before the rise of the comic book movie, there were Comic Books! Before the modern age of comic book movies, there were comic book movies in the '90s! Let's take a look at the first appearance of Barb Wire, which lead to a comic book movie in the 1990s starring Pamela Anderson.#324 S9E31 Barb Wire #1 (1993)
Back in 1993, Dark Horse Comics started a shared universe of comic books and characters. Week 3 of the launch brought the first appearance of GHOST. Let's talk about that first issue! #323 S9E29 Ghost #1 (1993)
In the future, when Earth is a blasted wasteland, one woman roams with nothing but her companions and her sword! Let's talk about the first issue of this '80s comic book.
Tank Girl debuted in the U.K. through Deadline, and then in the U.S. through Dark Horse. The series was a smash hit, so here's volume two! Let's take a long loving look at the 4-issue miniseries. #321 S9E26 Tank Girl 2 (1993)
If you comics from the '90s, you know about FURRLOUGH. There hasn't been a new issue in a decade, however! That is, until No. 194 debuted this year! Let's talk about it. #320 S9E25 Furrlough #194 (2024)
By the 1980s, everyone had their own black and white fantasy comic book! Let's check out Eclipse's entry into the genre. #313 S8E43 Eclipse: The Magazine #1 (1981)
Let's talk about a long-forgotten comic book from the '90s. One where computers can summon bad girls from another dimension! #312 S8E43 VR Vixen #0 (1997)
Ah, those classic Warren magazines! They had eye-catching covers, and a bunch of stories and art, all for $2! Let's talk about a mid-stage Vamprilla comic book. #311 S8E35 Vampirella #78 [vol. 1] (1979)
It's time to talk about all the new first issues and cool covers I picked up at the start of this month. Which is your favorite?#310 S7E29 October Comic Book Haul
Let's travel back to the Year 2000 when there was a lot of computer colorization in comics, and very little clothing! This Wizard preview issue debuts a new Bad Girl for the 00s: Aphrodite IX!#309 S7E28 Aphrodite IX #0 (2000)
Before Neil Gaiman got famous for The Sandman comics, he worked with Dave McKean to resurrect a DC Comics character that had been forgotten. Was this first endeavor successful? Let's check it out! #308 S7E27 Black Orchid #1 (1988)
At the turn of the century, Top Cow (and Image Comics) brought us a new Bad Girl comic book: The Magdalena! Descended from Mary of Magdala, the current incarnation fights evil things in the 21st century.
307 S7E26 The Magdalena #1 (2000)
In an (yet another) alternate universe, what if Gwen Stacy didn't die? What if Spider-Man had died? Would Gwen take up the mantle of the fallen spider? #306 S7E25 What If Dark Spider-Gwen #1 (2023)
The '90s was the Bad Girl age of comics. Everyone had their own star. Enter Topps Comics, with theirs: LADY RAWHIDE. This buxom redhead tangled with Zorro in the early 1800s.
Let's take a look at the first issue of her second series.
305 S7E24 Lady Rawhide: Other People's Blood #1 (1996)
Let's check out a 1980s fantasy magazine about the future of 1994!
304 S7E22 1994 #14 (1980) - Comic Book Review #304
After the Death of Superman, after the Breaking of the Bat, DC Comics changed the status quo with Catwoman: they gave her a dedicated series for all her exploits. They also added super-sexy artist Jim Balent to the mix! Written by Jo Duffy, this series went to the end of the '90s. Let's step back and check out the first issue.
303 S7E21 Catwoman #1 (1993)
A new series based on the works of Sanjulian debuts. Let's check out the swords and sorcery and dragons!
302 S7E20 Queens of the Lost World #1 (2023)
Back from San Diego Comic-Con International 2023, here's a review of a fantasy comic book from Marvel Comics I picked up.
301 S7E19 Epic Illustrated #2 (1980)
It's a momentous episode of the podcast: 300 episodes since 2016! So, it's time to celebrate by reviewing the classic issue of Spider-Man where Venom made his debut. Has it really been 35 years since then? Time flies.
300 S7E18 ASM #300 (1988)
There are many ways to enjoy comic book collecting. Have you ever thought of international editions of your favorite key comics? Check out my read through of the first appearance of the Black Cat, in Spanish!
299 S7E17 The Black Cat in Spanish (1983)
Jim Silke created a retro-future pastiche in his creator-owned comic book, "Rascals in Paradise." Let's take an in-depth look at the first issue, released in 1994 by Dark Horse Comics.
298 S7E16 Rascals In Paradise #1 (1994)
Did you know that Marvel comics has smut in their history? It's true. Sort of! Check out my review of a long-lost magazine from 1959, from the publisher that brought you Spider-Man!
297 S7E15 Gee-Whiz vol 3 #25 (1959)
Let's talk about a pretty disturbing Fantastic Four comic book!
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/AhVtAWlt-wM
294 S6E34 The Fantastic Four vs X-Men #1 (1986)
The late '90s was the time of the Bad Girls craze in the world of comics. Every publisher had a stable of them: tough, storied, and sexy. Rob Liefeld co-founded Image Comics in 1992, but by 1995, he was off to his next venture: Maximum Press. Let's check out the first issue of his flagship comic book: Avengelyne. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/qsVV0nNMwrQ293 S6E33 Avengelyne #1 (1995)
Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat, has been around in comic books since. She's been an on-again-off-again girlfriend of Peter Park (aka Spider-Man!). She was featured in several Spidey stories throughout the '80s. But in the '90s she got her own book. A little too early for the Bad Girl Comics craze of the time, let's find out if her limited series still holds up. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/nI7vdZ5aJz4 #292 S6E32 Black Cat #1 vol. 1 (1994)
Let's go back to the '70s and uncover a lost classic! Atlas/Seaboard was a comic book and magazine publisher that was founded by the former head of Marvel Comics. They managed to stay alive for only one year. In that time they published a few, high-quality horror and fantasy black and white magazines. Let's check out issue number one of DEVILINA! Watch the video https://youtu.be/VPN_QCC65T4#291 S6E31 Devilina #1 (1975)
Let's back to the '90s and review an issue from the biggest event of the decade: the Death and Rebirth of Superman. MoS #22 is the first appearance of STEEL.
Watch the video: https://youtube.com/vmcampos
290 S6E30 Superman Man of Steel #22 (1993)
What better time of the year than October is there to talk about a zombie comic book? And what better zombie comic book is there besides the one about Night of the Living Dead? Get the video version: https://youtube.com/vmcampos
I picked up some comics from eBay recently and opened them for this episode. Don't you love it when you forget what you bought?? Get the video version: https://youtu.be/ADopgpZEIm0
S6E28 eBay Comic Book Haul
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/FRptm5jeAHA 30 years later, we look back at the foundational issues published by Image comics. I rank each one versus each other based on their art and plot. Which was your favorite Image Comic?
Let's take a trip back to the Golden Age of Comics and review an old Tom and Jerry comic! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jh69BEePnss
Video: https://youtu.be/z9lc48-Z48E The podcast returns! Let's get back to the roots of the show: a review of a great comic book from my collection. I'm still working on the format, so I'd like to hear your thoughts: focus on a single comic review? Focus on a valuable comic book? An under-the-radar comic? Let me know!
The Dark Ages are here! The telepaths are here! The Fear State is here! Let's talk about the comics debuting this week on New Comic Book Day: September 1, 2021. What's your fave?
It's the end-of-the-month comic haul! Let's talk about all the comics I picked up this month. This is a special episode, because it's all the Free Comic Book Day books I reserved. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/lznwXMMl69E
A new Elric comic book! A new Clownhunter comic book! Magneto on trail! Lots of new stuff to enjoy this week. Let's get to the list.
A new Batman (1989) comic! A new Avengers comic! A new KISS comic?? Let's check out my picks for the top first issues debuting this week, Wednesday August 11, 2021. What's YOUR top pick?
Elvira has a new comic book! Maria Llovett brings us her psychedelic book! Have you ever wondered about World War 3? Let's talk about the new first issues debuting this week.
It's the last New Comic Book Day of July, so that means it's time to talk about all the comics I reserved through the month! Get the full effect on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YGbyONyEkwY
This week brings us a new Deja Thoris series, a new Moon Knight series, a return to Harrow County, and more. What's your top pick?
A new Canto series! A new Shazam series! A new Barbarella series and more! Let's talk about the new comics debuting this week.
A new X-Men comic! A new He-Man comic! A new Batman comic, and more! Let's coutdown the top ten new first issues debuting today, on New Comic Book Day. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/K_qmsTCVEGY
It's the end of the month, so that means it's time to talk about all the comics I picked up! Plus, a giveaway (no purchase necessary). Listen to find out how to enter. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/kkRalacPmu0
On this new comic book day I've selected some great first issues for you to check out. Batman becomes a reptile! Spawn creates a universe! Marvel Celebrates Pride! And more!
It's a new week of comic books from Marvel, DC, Image, and more! Let's talk about some great first issues by Peach Momoko, a new Jupiter's Legacy book, the return of Captain Harlock, and the Milestone universe.
Gwen Stacy returns in a new Heroes Reborn comic. DC celebrates Pride month. Ash Williams (from The Evil Dead series!) meets Red Sonja and Vampirella. Lot's of new, cool comics to talk about this week! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ETqsCOb7tOM
It's a quick episode this week as I count down the first issues I'm looking forward to this week. Marvel continues their Heroes Reborn event; Image publishes the 3rd printing of Shadecraft; DC celebrates Pride Month with Harley and Ivy; Bettie Page is back, and more!
It's the end of the month, so that means we shift gears to talk about all the comics I picked up. I got something from all the big publishers, and the indies, too. Don't forget to watch the video version: https://youtube.com/vmcampos
Let's cover the early life of the Fantastic Four; let's reboot a classic '90s Batman title; let's look at Ed Piskor's latest book. All that, and more, as we cover the top 10 new comics this week.
Marvel Comics and DC Comics have a bunch of new first issues to enjoy this week. But wait: don't forget about the indie publishers!
Marvel has a new event where they throw everything into a blender and see what happens. Red Sonja invincible in a new series, with fan favorite creators Palmiotti and Conner. An issue #0 cracks the list. Plus more comic book goodies in this week's episode.
It's the end of April, so that means it's time to talk about all the comic books I picked up this month. Plus, if you watch the video version on YouTube, there's a contest! No purchase necessary: https://youtube.com/vmcampos/
Batman + Fortnite? Yes, plus more fun comics to enjoy this week. Let's count down the top 10 new comics this week for April 21, 2021.
The episode is a little late, but it's never the wrong time to talk about comics! Let's count down the the best comics debuting the week of April 14.
We've got some great new first issues to look out for this week! "Beasts of Burden" has been a great series that returns with a new mini-series set after World War II. Jon Stewart starts a new Green Lantern series. And the son of the most famous zombie movie director writes a new comic. Good stuff!
It's the last New Comic Book Day of the month, so that means it's time to talk about the comic haul I got. Watch the video to see the comics: https://youtu.be/-TPN5ucuRbI
Let's start the SIXTH year of the podcast! We've got 10 new comic books to countdown this week: A new Harley Quinn comic, a new Aliens comic, a new Vampirella comic and more. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-sf8gTZW17Y
Celebrating Captain America, Superman, Invincible and more! It's the final episode of Season 5 of the podcast! Check out the video version for a surprise: https://youtu.be/CMXJv68P_Pg
A new Joker series! A new Spider-Man Series! New indie series! Let's count down the top 10 new comics releasing this week. Which are you looking forward to?
The aftermath of DC Future State; A take on classic X-Men characters; indie books; a famous movie star writes a comic. This week has it all! Let's count down the top 10 first issues releasing this week on Wednesday, March 3, 2021
On the last New Comic Book Day of February, it's time to talk about all the comic books I picked up for the month. Check out the video to see the comics: https://youtube.com/vmcampos
From Marvel to DC to Image to Dark Horse and beyond, we've got a lot of first issues to count down! Let's talk about the new comic books releasing this week on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
It's New Comic Book Day again, so it's time to countdown the top 10 first issues that release this week. It's Wednesday, February 10, 2021 and we've got titles from Marvel, DC, Image, and more. Did your comic book make the list?
New Comic Book Day is here so let's talk about the new first issues debuting this week. DC continues Future State, Marvel continues King in Black, and the other publishers try new things.
It's a bit of a light week for Marvel and DC, so we've got lots from the more indie publishers. Let's talk about the first issues of note for January 27, 2021. Do you like the new format of the podcast? Let me know: vmcampos@vmcampos.com
Let's talk about some new first issues that are debuting this week. We've got "Future State" and "King in Black" from The Big Two, but we've also got a lot of indie titles from Image, Dark Horse, and more. Which are you hyped for?
You love "Stranger Things" and you love "Dungeons & Dragons." So you'll love this comic book mixing the two! This story is actually a prequel to the Netflix show, so let's talk about it!
Ami and her band, the Home Sick Pilots, plan on playing their latest gig in a haunted house. What could go wrong??
It's the last New Comic Book Day of 2020! Truly, a bad year in life, but quite a good year in comics! Let's take a look at the last comics I got this year. Watch the video to see the comics: https://youtube.com/vmcampos
The latest entry in the world of Black Hammer, by Jeff Lemire. Let's talk about space travel, time travel, and everything in between!
The year is 2084, and we must save the children. The Miranda Brothers create a fascinating, scary, heartfelt post-apocalyptic world.
A swords and sorcery epic that is published quarterly. I have to admit I enjoyed this book a lot. Let's review why.
It's the end of the month, so that means it's time for a comic book haul. Let's talk about the comics I picked up from Comic-n-Stuff and Now or Never Comics. Plus... a contest..? https://youtu.be/yyFNC6iGZ-Y
Anna Madison returns (after much too long of a hiatus!) to talk Magic. We cover our favorite Companions, thoughts on Magic in general, and new Commander Legends cards. We also shout-out AOC! Check her out on social media: https://twitter.com/AnnaJaneMTG https://instagram.com/AnnaJaneMTG https://twitch.tv/AnnaJaneMTG
First there was MARVEL ZOMBIES. Then BLACKEST NIGHT. Next DCEASED. Now, it's Dynamite Entertainment's turn!
Keep returns to talk about his return to Magic Arena, cool cards in Commander Legends, and his 3-year stream anniversary. Check him out online: https://youtube.com/keebplays https://twitch.tv/keebplays https://twitter.com/keebplays https://instagram.com/keebplays Watch the video: https://youtu.be/BW3-4QhN7Ms
A new horror comic about a small east coast town and the mother and daughter that must claim an inheritance therein...
Let's talk about flavor wins (and flavor fails!) of the new Legendary Creatures in Commander Legends. Which are you favorites?
Can't get enough of the Archie Horror series? Here's a review of the latest one, then: Madam Satan! Find out about her evil origin story, and see if you should get it or shred it. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/zUNFwQA1qpE
During the recent Zendikar Rising Early Access Streamer Event (thanks for the invite and free account, Wizards of the Coast!) I reached out to a Magic streamer. Welcome to the podcast Mari! Let's talk about her history in the game and more. Check her out online: https://twitch.tv/radicalmari/ https://twitter.com/theradicalmari https://instagram.com/theradicalmari/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6i_fiAyPM74
It's the end of the month so it means it's time to look at all the comics I picked up from my local shop. Plus, there's a giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Just listen to the episode to find out how to enter. 😎 Watch: https://youtu.be/ZXuyPMsOkRE
And now for something completely different: let's browse the DailyMTG site and talk about some recent Magic news. What do you think of the wallpaper found there? Or the state of the game? Do you read Mark Rosewater's articles?
The hot new comic from Marvel features a diverse group of youngsters learning to use their magical abilities. Let's check out the fourth printing of Strange Academy! Should you get it or shred it? Listen to find out. 😁
When you get an itch to play Historic Brawl on Arena, scratch it with a helpful dinosaur. Get the full deck list: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42835945
Let's take a trip back to the good old days: the '90s! In this episode I'll talk about a vintage Furry anthology with some big artists.
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide celebrates 50 years of publication. Let's talk about this seminal book this week.
EdViBe can't sleep, so he returns to the podcast to talk about his return to Magic Arena. We talk about recent cards he likes, and end up talking about vintage Nintendo games, as you do. Check him out on social media: https://twitter.com/edvibecantsleep https://twitch.tv/edvibecantsleep
It's time for a new comic haul, and that means a new comic giveaway. No purchase necessary! Just listen to the episode (or WATCH on YouTube) to find out how to enter. This month I pick up some great books from Image, DC, and more.
Let's chat with a brand new person to the podcast! AngleofReason (yes, ANGLE) was also invited to the Zendikar Rising Early Access Event (thanks, Wizards of the Coast!) and got to play the newest cards early. Let's get to know her. Also, follow her online: https://www.twitch.tv/angleofreason https://discord.gg/m6K5fAy
Thirty years ago "Tiny Toon Adventures Magzine" debuted, to coincide with the release of the show. Let's check out the first issue and see if it still holds up.
No purchase necessary: I'm giving away a Zendikar Rising Prerelease pack on Friday, September 25 starting at 1pm Pacific. That's because Wizards of the Coast is having me as a Featured Streamer that day! Thank you, Wizards for the chance! Just watch my stream (on https://youtube.com/vmcamposjr or https://twitch.tv/vmcampos) starting at 1pm to be eligible.
Rejoice! This week Zendikar Rising debuts on Magic Arena. So let's take a trip back to the Good Ol' Days of Magic: The Gathering by revisiting a comic book from 1996. You're welcome.
hargett618 returns to talk Zendikar Rising spoilers, Standard predictions, and what Banding and Rampage mean to him! Check him out online: https://twitch.tv/hargett618 https://twitter.com/hargett618 https://instagram.com/hargett618
Conan is a character that has existed since the 1930s, and has a long comic book lineage, too. While Marvel comics publishes more-mainstream stories, Ablaze Publishing is venturing into other territories. Let's review issue number one of this series. Have you read it?
Dragosi and I have a great conversation on what we know about Zendikar Rising so far, what we think about the new (and returning) mechanics, and what Magic will be in 2021. Plus, he's got a big announcement, so make sure you listen carefully! Follow him and Tin Street Journal: Website - https://www.tinstreetjournal.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinstreetnews/ Discord - https://discord.gg/gVpQQd6 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TinStreetNews YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF850Cj0Yq4kf9xJHdad_sA Dragosi, himself - https://twitter.com/EsportsAlan
Dragosi and I have a great conversation on what we know about Zendikar Rising so far, what we think about the new (and returning) mechanics, and what Magic will be in 2021. Plus, he's got a big announcement, so make sure you listen carefully!
Follow him and Tin Street Journal: Website - https://www.tinstreetjournal.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinstreetnews/ Discord - https://discord.gg/gVpQQd6 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TinStreetNews YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF850Cj0Yq4kf9xJHdad_sA Dragosi, himself - https://twitter.com/EsportsAlan
[[CHAPTERS]] [0:00] Let's Enter the Arena [0:13] Intro [0:43] Dragosi's origin [2:53] Magic Tip (Netdecking) [7:24] General thoughts on Zendikar Rising preview video [10:23] Modal Double Faced Cards [26:26] Party [37:22] Kicker [45:28] Landfall [57:00] Showcase borders [1:00:41] MtG Fetchlands [1:02:46] Zendikar Expeditions [1:06:46] Zendikar Rising coming soon [1:07:54] Quick thoughts on the future of Magic [1:08:07] Kaldheim [1:10:00 Strixhaven [1:11:03] DnD Forgotten Realms [1:12:45] Return to Innistrad (again) [1:16:13] Thoughts on Set Blocks [1:20:19] Time Spiral Remastered [1:23:41] Modern Horizons 2 [1:25:01] Secret Lair Yargle & Secret Lair The Walking Dead [1:30:00] Zendikar Rising Lore [1:31:17] The Tin Street Journal reveal [1:40:10] Conclusion [1:40:59] https://patreon.com/vmcampos
In the year 2020 we get the first Star Trek: Deep Space Nine book in TEN YEARS. Is it amazing?? Well...
It's time for the monthly recap of the comics I got this month. This comic book haul includes a giveaway. No purchase necessary, just listen in!
It's pretty cute, and pretty well written. It's also pretty violent! Let's talk about the first issue of a series that combines innocent cartoon characters with epic violence!
Mythic Mikaela returns to the podcast to talk about Core Set 2021, Jumpstart, Double Masters, and Yohi's Island! Check her out online: https://twitter.com/MythicMikaela https://twitter.com/MythicMikaela
"Robotech" was an American animated series that was made of 3 different Japanese anime. It was a formative cartoon for a generation. Titan Comics reimagines the series in a new way. Volume II of the series picks up where the first left off. Let's talk about this series, and see if it works, even for someone with no prior knowledge.
Let's build a fun, focused Vampire tribal Brawl deck with Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose! Full deck list: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40222310
Space truckers awaken from a deep sleep, only to find a terrifying alien! Hmm, that sounds familiar. 😀 Watch the video version: https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Do you love Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger? Me, too! I also love seeing my opponents rage quite when he hits the board. For the second time. 😂 Check out two deck lists on how to do just that. Get the Arena-ready decks for free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39944187/
Let's talk about the comics I bought this month. I focused on a lot of issue #1s; perfect because I've been meaning to read some new comics!
Let's talk about upgrading the latest Liliana Planeswalker deck. This a cool exercise in improving a beginner product. The video version with full Standard and Historic builds will release on Monday, July 27.
As we enjoy San Diego Comic-Con 2020 (aka Comic-Con @Home), let's first take a trip back to one of my early SDCC experiences: the San Diego Comic-Con 1997 event! In this episode I browse the Souvenir Book. You've got to watch the video version! https://www.patreon.com/posts/39610454
King Omni returns to talk about Core Set 2021, JumpStart, and the other 75 sets of Magic that were released since he was last on the podcast. 😂 Check him out on social media: https://twitter.com/karpe_omnia https://twitch.tv/king_omni Watch the video: https://youtu.be/aOftZLHunT0
Is there any other comic book in the history of the world that has an issue NEGATIVE TWO? Oh, X-Files.
It's the epic conclusion of my chat with Matt Tabak. The Senior Editor at Wizards of the Coast reveals a lot of behind the scenes info, his favorite restaurants in San Diego, and more!
Let's talk about the new, creator-owned comic book from Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson. This is a wonderful melding of past and present with great style.
This a first for the podcast: the first episode with a current Wizards of the Coast Employee: Matt Tabak! It's also the first two-part episode.
It's a behind-the-scenes chat about many recent Magic sets, Matt's history in MtG, what he likes (and doesn't like) about Magic, and more. We also explore his hatred for certain sports teams. 🤔
Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WotC_Matt
Let's talk about Lobo's seminal comic book from the '90s. Who's Lobo, you ask? Why, he's the Main Man, you fraggin' bastich!! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/h0L6CKwS8DA
wizardoak returns to talk Magic Arena with me. He's got lots of thoughts on Magic Core Set 2021 to share. Check out his social media: https://www.twitch.tv/wizardoak https://twitter.com/wizardoakTTV https://youtube.com/user/kspt1992/
It's the end of the month, so that means it's time for a comic haul and giveaway. Listen to learn how to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary!). Let's talk about the comics I got this month. Watch the video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38626825
Core Set 2021 is here! And that means a bunch of new Legendary creatures to helm your Brawl Decks. Let's talk about each one, and ideas on what to brew. Watch the (free) video version to see every card: https://youtu.be/G_XQyiapyFs
Doctor Aphra is back, with a new crew and a new mission! Let's talk about everyone's favorite rogue archaeologist's new comic.
DevDoodle returns to talk about her favorite Core Set 2021 cards. Which cards will we talk about to wreck your opponent in the best way possible? Listen and find out! Follow her on social media: https://twitch.tv/devdoodle https://twitter.com/doodlesdevs
Alan (aka Dragosi) returns to the podcast to talk about the big shakeups in Standard, what SHOULD have been banned, what he's liked playing to get to Mythic, and what he's looking forward to in MtG. Check him out online: twitch.tv/dragosimtg twitter.com/esportsalan twitter.com/Rebel_GN
[[CHAPTERS]] 00:00 Let's Enter the Arena! 00:07 Intro 01:01 Dragosi self-promotes 03:43 Thoughts on "New Standard" 09:36 Positive thoughts 14:09 Dragosi's Magic Life in 2019 22:04 Ranking the sets of 2019 30:05 Thoughts on Theros: Beyond Death 38:49 Thoughts on Historic Anthology III 42:10 On the pace of Magic releases 43:33 Thoughts on Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 47:59 On Magic Surveys 49:35 Speculation on Core Set 2021 51:12 Deep thoughts on the Banned and Restricted Announcement of June 1 1:01:27 Why do bans happen? 1:03:31 How to fix Standard* 1:08:08 Thoughts on Zendikar Rising 1:14:11 Final thoughts 1:15:07 https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Let's talk about issue #1 of a new zombie comic, from a new comic publisher. This five-issue series focuses on several characters all over the world.
WotC wants your feedback! The company publishes a survey every once in a while, and it happened to be live this week. So I talk about it in this week's episode.
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It's the first comic book haul, in a while, with new comics! Let's talk about the books I picked up. It feels good to have new comics!
It's just You and Me in the latest episode of the podcast. Let's talk about fun Brawl deck I've built, commanded by Kaheera, the Orphanguard. (video version releases on Monday, May 25)
I recently discovered a COLOR version of the classic Rumiko Takahashi manga, published a whole year before the ones I read in 1993. Let's talk about it!
New guest and Magic Judge, King Omni, visits the podcast for the first time. We talk about some interesting Arena moments, as well as the cards that vex him as a judge most. Check out his social media: https://www.twitch.tv/king_Omni https://twitter.com/Karpe_Omnia https://twitter.com/VaporwaveJudge
A new guest visits the podcast to talk about his Magic past, present and future. powrdragn has been around gaming for a long time and has great stories to tell. Check him out on social media: https://youtube.com/powrdragn https://twitch.tv/powrdragn https://twitter.com/powrdragn
Earth-65 is pretty interesting: Peter Parker became The Lizard, and Gwen Stacy became Spider-Woman! Let's talk about the issue that started the "Gwenom" storyline!
Will Hargett visits the podcast for the first time and we talk about his first Magic sets, his current favorite cards, and Disc Golf...
Check him out on social media: https://twitch.tv/hargett618 https://instagram.com/hargettwill
The April Comic Haul is an interesting one! So, watch the video version! https://www.patreon.com/posts/36586744
A brand new guest to the podcast enter the arena! yoshiislander and I talk about her past with Magic, her future with Arena, and San Diego Comic Con. Check her out her stream and podcast:
Let's talk about the second volume (and the first in color), of the class rabbit bodyguard comic.
Welcome back thecubanmtger to talk about some sweet Ikoria cards! Check her out online: https://twitch.tv/thecubanmtger https://twitter.com/thecubanmtger
It's Christmas in April! I review a black-and-white anthology with a mix of fun and heavy stories from a variety of creators. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/b5j28-Wb0hc
TopHat Tolab returns to the arena to talk about some spicy Ikoria cards. Are you ready to cast a Colossification on a Garrison Cat?? Check out Tolab online: https://twitch.tv/tophattolab https://twitter.com/tophattolab/
A new year brings a new Spider-Woman comic book. Let's talk about the latest adventures of Jessica Drew.
In the latest episode of the podcast I welcome back Marshmallow Kat to talk about all things Magic, in the days of COVID-19. Check out their social media: https://twitter.com/marshmallowkat6 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UNcSxA1bR1v-OwkZeXXKA
Comic shops are shut down all over, but we can still talk about comics. Let's review a new book about young sleuths. Watch the video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35535775
Rosyla returns to talk about a quibble or two in the world of Magic: The Gathering Arena. Follow her on social media: https://twitter.com/rosyla_sn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjQZLWZ2L9EWOzfpYsRBFw https://discord.gg/pCDxDy3
Do you like Magic: Gathering or Comic Books? Have I got a couple of podcasts for you! Search for "vmcampos" in all your favorite podcasts apps and subscribe, to hear great episodes about your favorite hobbies.
Mythic Mikaela makes her fifth appearance on the podcast! We talk about her impressive tournament results, what she liked in Magic in 2019, and what' she's liking in 2020. Check out her social media: https://twitter.com/mythicmikaela https://twitch.tv/mythicmikaela
Four years. I've reviewed a comic book every single week for the past four years in my humble podcast. Let's look back at all the comics I reviewed in 2019.
Today is your lucky day! Cresta Starr returns to talk Magic. We recap her gameplay in 2019, favorite cards, and more. Check out her social media: https://twitch.tv/crestastarr https://twitter.com/crestastarr https://youtube.com/crestastarr Instagram: @crestastarr TikTok: @crestastarr
Tank Girl burst on to the British comic scene in 1988, and the world hasn't been the same! Let's talk about the latest colour reprint from Titan Comics.
We got a boatload of new information about Magic Arena at the end of this week. Let's talk about the best stuff.
If you can't get enough of your favorite spider people, then IDW has the book for you! Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Miles Morales are friends, in school together, and battling crime.
Another month, another comic haul and giveaway! No purchase necessary to enter; just listen to find out how to win something cool. This week I talk about the comics I picked up for February 2020.
World Championship XXVI just ended, and there's a lot to talk about the top two decks that made it to the end.
There are very few comics I read, and then IMMEDIATELY re-read. This was one of them. Let's talk about it.
A new year brings a new guest. Let's have a chat about Magic with Rosyla! Check out her online presence at https://twitter.com/rosyla_sn https://youtube.com/rosylastreamingnetwork
It's a new Star Wars comic for the new year! Let's talk about the latest Marvel Star Wars book, which takes place right after that fateful Cloud City Duel. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/gzG8sl7wjlI
It's the first deck tech of 2020! Let's talk about building a "Theros Beyond Death" only Mono Black Devotion deck. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/3j9CXdiLDiY
Did you know Star Trek Voyager never had any Mirror Universe episodes? Well, that wrong has been righted by this comic! Let's talk about it. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/4Rti8m2jqOw
It's the last FNM of January 2020, and that means I've brought back a special guest from 2019: CheshirePlaysGames!
Check him out on social media: http://twitter.com/cheshireplays http://youtube.com/cheshireplaysgames https://puremtgo.com
It's the final New Comic Book Day of the month, so that means it's time to take a deep dive into all the comics I got this month. Watch the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/jnNTfW_5nno
A new guest visits the podcast, thecubanmtger! She's played Magic for over 15 years, and is on the tournament scene, so we have a lot to talk about. Check out her social media: https://twitch.tv/thecubanmtger https://twitter.com/thecubanmtger
It's the 200th episode of the podcast, that means YOU can win something! Give the episode 5 stars (or a like, or thumbs up, or whatev), and listen to find out how to win a nice appreciation gift! Also, let's talk about the 200th issue of my favorite comic book. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/kDW5_WKkBUI
Alan returns to the podcast to talk about how his 2019 shaped up. He's also got a special announcement, so listen up! Check out his social media: https://twitch.tv/dragosimtg https://youtube.com/dragosimtg https://twitter.com/esportsalan
The Rick and Morty comic was been published for over five years now. to celebrate, they released a set of connecting covers that are very cool. Let's talk about them. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/JEdd3Rhr8x8
Back in 2019, Keeb was the second guest ever on the podcast. In 2020, he's the second guest again! We talk about the past, present, and future of MTG. And seagulls. Follow him on social media: https://twitch.tv/keebplays https://twitter.com/keebplays
It is the year 2064 and Lexi is a reporter/detective on the trail of a missing robot. Will she find him, or much more? Watch the video: https://youtu.be/uhU8XHXMIeI
It's a new year, and a new decade. So welcome back a guest that hasn't been on the podcast in a while. DevDoodle returns to talk about her year in Magic, and the future. We also crafted an amazing b/w Standard cat deck that will be in the next Mythic Championship. Just wait.
Check out her social media: https://twitter.com/DoodlesDevs https://www.twitch.tv/devdoodle
It's the year 2020, so let's travel back to another interesting time: 1990! This week I review a classic indie comic from MY time. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/8qcm-CdjxwU
In this "Best Of" episode of the podcast, listen to everyone's Magic origin stories. All these amazing people have an amazing story of how they got into the most amazing game. Video: https://youtu.be/CYrqUTqni0E
Listen to all their episodes here: http://vmcampos.com/blog/lets-enter-the-arena-guests/
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It's the final interview of the year! Aidan is back (has it really been ten months since his last episode??) to catch up on Magic Arena, and to talk "Theros Beyond Death" cards. Find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/DPTGvNu
Merry Creeps-mass! On the last New Comic Book Day of the week, it's time to review something different: a long-lost comic book I once owned. Let me tell you about a classic horror comic of my youth. Watch the video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32622959
As we wind down the year, let's chat with Megan, a Magic player that returns to the show. We talk about Theros Beyond Death, and original Theros block. Fun! Check out Megan online: http://bluemanamagic.com https://twitter.com/bluemanamagic
With one the longest comic book titles of reviewed, this comic has a lot of nostalgia for me. Let's talk about one of the very first Magic: The Gathering comics. Watch the video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32457987
Let's welcome Zeriah to the podcast. Wow, 50 episodes already? Amazing! Check him out online: https://www.twitch.tv/zeriah https://twitter.com/zeriah_b
On a Very Special Episode of the podcast, I'm back from the hospital and talking comics. If you want to help out, consider pledging at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Let's talk about a fun Brawl deck featuring everyone's favorite cat God-Eternal. Get the free deck list: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32022366
Dead for the 25 years, can Vampirella return to seek her vengeance?? Watch the video: https://youtu.be/npvbmWQeFuE
Marshmallow Kat joins me on the podcast to talk about Magic. It's quite a surprise, but we talk about Cat Decks! Check out these fine social media accounts: https://twitter.com/MarshmallowKat6 https://www.twitch.tv/marshmallowkatmagic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UNcSxA1bR1v-OwkZeXXKA
Thirty years ago the United States of America walled itself off from the rest of the world. Now, in the year 2059, an expedition is led to hermit kingdom.
TopHatTolab returns to talk Brawl Deck Techs! There's also a (nearly) cEDH version we talk about.
Check him out online: https://twitter.com/tophattolab https://twitch.tv/tophattolab
Deck lists: Friendly Brawl: Elenda, the Dusk Rose https://aetherhub.com/Deck/Public/188244
Chulane Brawl Value/Combo https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2499812#arena
Chulane Druid Storm (cEDH) https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2467480#arena
All the way from across the pond comes a new guest: Wizardoak!
Check out his social media: https://twitter.com/wizardoakTTV https://www.twitch.tv/wizardoak https://instagram.com/wizardoak
Check out the artist that he commissioned his amazing avatar: https://www.twitch.tv/activateangel
May Jane is in Hollywood and she's battling bad scripts and secret villains! Let's talk about her first solo comic! Watch the video version at https://www.patreon.com/posts/31547466
In this Guest-less episode I talk about a fun Brawl deck based on Ajani, the Greathearted. Get the full deck list (for free!) at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Thanks to Suspicious Behavior Productions for giving me a free copy of the first issue of this comic to review!
For the final New Comic Book Day of October 2019, I take a look at a recent horror anthology from Antarctic Press.
Cresta Starr returns to the Arena again and we talk a lot about Throne of Eldraine and German Suplexes!
Follow her social media: https://instagram.com/crestastarr https://twitter.com/crestastarr https://facebook.com/crestastarr
It's the fourth week of October so that means it's time for a review of another horror comic book!
Let's welcome a new guest to the podcast: Anna Madison. We talk about Magic in the '90s, Magic nowadays, and wrestling!
Follow Anna Jane's social media: https://Twitter.com/annajanemtg https://Twitch.tv/annajanemtg https://Instagram.com/annajanemtg
For the third week of October, let's talk about another horror-themed anthology comic. This one is from Archie Comics.
First-time guest BeeMoh and I talk about the Dodgers, Padres, the San Diego Zoo, and elephants. Oh, yeah; and Magic: The Gathering!
Check him out on social media: https://twitter.com/brettmohns Follow his streams: https://twitch.tv/beemoh
Continuing the month of October comic reviews, let's check out a vintage supernatural comic from 1957, from a publisher long-gone.
Let's welcome jele77 to the podcast. She's a German player who recently got into Magic, and is discovering that, yes, it is the greatest game of all!
Check her out online! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jele77 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jele78minus1 Her art: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rKA_a6GlgxbyeHw9Z7h8XkqKqNqVo5Yj/view
October is the perfect time to talk about some horror comics. Let's discuss the very first horror/supernatural comic: Eerie #1.
Lilianda returns to the podcast to talk about Throne of Eldraine and more! Check out her social media: https://twitter.com/gglilianda
KeebPlays returns to talk about Throne of Eldraine, Brawl, and rad cards we're looking forward to in the newest MtG plane.
Check out his links: https://twitch.tv/keebplays https://twitter.com/keebplays
Eighty years ago, the first Marvel comic was published. Eighty years from now, the world of Marvel 2099 will be upon us. Let's talk about the first book in the series, "Spider-Man 2099." Gee time-travel is hard! Watch the video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/30079167
Alan returns to the podcast and we chat all about some amazing cards coming up in Throne of Eldraine.
Jeff Smith reprinted his 1991 magnum opus in 1995, thanks to Image Comics. Let's talk about the Bone cousins.
Mythic Mikaela returns to talk about Brawl Commanders, cards, and strategies. NOTE: This was recorded a few days before the big reveal that Brawl was live on Magic Arena.
Usagi Yojimbo returns with a new issue #1 (from IDW). Now in color! Let's talk about this momentous first issue. Watch the video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29751218
Patricia returns to chat with me about Brawl coming to Magic Arena. we pick some fun cards as Commanders, and remind people what Brawl is!
Let's talk about the little robot (?) that could. Or not. Watch the video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29531400
After my week-long #Sponsored Streams (Thanks, Wizards, for making it all happen!), I recorded a special episode of the podcast: A Deck Tech. Comments welcome!
SaveSpiderMan!
After the sad news about Spider-Man leaving the MCU, I decided to go back and review Spider-Man's first appearance. Check out the video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29355612
Stevie Roder returns to talk about some Core Set 2020 cards. Which of our picks were your picks?
My dad recently gave me a copy of this classic comic book from the '90s. I already had two copies of it, but decided to read it and review it, 27 years after I first bought it.
BadWolfMTG returns to the podcast! We talk about Modern Horizons, Commander 2019, and Core Set 2020. And cakes. Her social media: https://youtube.com/badwolfmtg https://twitter.com/badwolfmtg
My list of Podcast guests: https://twitter.com/vmcampos/lists/letsenterthearenaguests
The Love Song of Night and Day https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/love-song-night-and-day-2003-04-14
The Gathering: Reuniting Pioneering Artists of Magic: The Gathering https://www.amazon.com/dp/0989435504/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_XtttDbFAM87AK
Shanda the Panda was an independent comic book from the early '90s. It's a classic of the Furry genre. Let's talk about the first issue, of volume one.
Let's welcome HinaLyka to the podcast, a Magic Streamer from Brazil. We talk about her past and current cards in Magic, the fun decks she plays, and the things she loves about Magic. Check out her links: https://twitch.tv/hinalyka
https://twitter.com/gostormgaming https://facebook.com/ligadasgarotasmagicas https://instagram.com/lifeismagicmtg
She's 50 years old but doesn't look at day over 21. The Scion of Draculon's first book is reprinted exactly as it was in 1969. Does it still hold up? Let's talk all about it. Get the video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28822446
Magic: The Gathering and San Diego Comic-Con have a long history together. I attended the 50th annual Convention and enjoyed a lot of MtG stuff. Let's talk about it!
San Diego Comic-Con 2019 has come and gone. Let's talk about the Souvenir Book that everyone gets; it's quite a treat. Watch the video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28634302
As San Diego Comic-Con International 2019 arrives, let's take a trip back, twenty-five years, to the browse the 1995 Souvenir Book.
Patricia returns to the podcast and we get hyped about San Diego Comic-Con International! Check out her website: http://pmdinteractive.com and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/pmduarte
Heroes in a half shell! Actually, the very first TMNT comic was NOT a light-hearted romp. Watch the video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28294794
And now for something completely different: a couple of tales (tails?) about everyone's favorite funny animal web-slinger. Check out the video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28142756
A brand new guest visits the podcast: TopHatTolab. We talk about his first Magic cards (as a birthday gift!), one of his favorite cards at the moment (it's blue...), and favorite way to play offline. Watch the video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28192527 Check out his links: https://twitch.tv/tophattolab https://twitter.com/tophattolab https://www.facebook.com/mtgtolab.mtgtolab https://discord.gg/cAtVjzC
Also, here are some other streamers he recommends: https://twitch.tv/samiusgurobo https://twitch.tv/ladylavinias
Stevie visits the podcast for the first time and we talk about his Magic journey. Check out his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-Voyjnk8D5EVPFUUaMzgQ
Here are all the Unstable podcasts we talk about: https://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork486_gettingunstablemade.mp3 http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork488_unstable_pt-1.mp3 http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork489_unstable_pt-2.mp3 http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork490_unstable_pt-3.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork503_unstablerules.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork507_unstable-talk_pt-1.mp3 http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork508_unstable-talk_pt-2.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork513_unstablevariants.mp3 http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork514_unstablepre-prerelease.mp3
https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork553_unstablecardspart1_lEr34eLL.mp3 https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork554_unstablecardspart2_G3ku9oOl.mp3 https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork555_unstablecardspart3_s43dF40s.mp3 https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork557_unstablecardspart4_T6dE91tc.mp3 https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork558_unstablecardspart5_oe30sJ8E.mp3 https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork559_unstablecardspart6_iC0I31Nc.mp3
Back in the '80s, everyone had a Three Adjective Animal comic book, it seemed. The co-creator of that craze returns to co-create a comic in that same vein. Watch the vodcast: https://www.patreon.com/posts/27937976
Has it really been half a year? Say it ain't so! Ben (aka LightningHolt Alters) returns to the podcast. We talk about War of the Spark, Modern Horizons, and alters (of course!)
Check him out online: https://www.facebook.com/Lightningholtalters/ https://www.instagram.com/lightningholt_alters/
It's a momentous issue of The Walking Dead. Nothing will either be the same. For real. Huge spoilers ahead.
EdViBe makes his triumphant return to the podcast. We talk about War of the Spark, Modern Horizons, and classic sets, too.
Supernatural dogs and cats, battling the forces of evil. What's not to love? Check out my review of "Beasts of Burden - The Presence of Others" #1 from Dark Horse Comics.
After a long hiatus, Alan returns to the podcast! We talk about Planeswalkers we're enjoying in War of the Spark, as well as thoughts on Modern Horizons. Check out his Twitter and Twitch profiles; he's Brashara everywhere: https://twitter.com/brashara https://twitch.tv/brashara
What happens when The She-Devil with a Sword teams up with The Scion of Drakulon to track down a killer cult? Why, they meet America's Favorite Teens!
Get the video version at https://www.patreon.com/posts/27425851
In a solo episode of Let's Enter the Arena, I take a stroll down memory lane as I look at some Modern Horizons cards and how they tie into Magic sets of old.
Let's take a look at the True Believers reprint of Rocket Raccoon's first Marvel comic! Watch the video version of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/posts/27234819
Let's chat with Megan about being a degenerate Blue player. No judgments here, since your host is a degenerate Dimir player!
Check out Megan's website (http://BlueManaMagic.com) and Twitter account (https://twitter.com/BlueManaMagic).
A more classic version of Sabrina the Teenage Witch returns to comic books. After her dark detours on television and comics, it's nice to see a more wholesome version again. Wait, is that a wendigo??
Let's have a chat with BadWolfMTG about Magic Arena, Tiny Leaders, cakes, and bequeathing some Magic to the next generation.
Check out her YouTube at http://youtube.com/c/badwolfmtg and her Twitter at https://twitter.com/BadWolfMTG
Get the much longer version of the podcast (over 46 minutes!) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/27037717
In a galaxy far, far away, and in in a time not long ago, we read a story with new characters as well as familiar characters. How do they intertwine? Let's find out.
Two twins. One anti-christ! The latest WTF comic from the Archie Horror line features another dark take on the world of Riverdale.
We're knee-deep in the world of War of the Spark! Let's step back and talk bout the Early Access Streamer Event (#sponsored), the Prerelease, Draft Weekend, and what's coming next. For only $1 you get access to the extra-long version (over 23 minutes!) of the podcast, and you really show you're a fan! Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26751710
Let's chat with Jose, a long-time tabletop Magic player, and a first-time Arena player. We talk about valuable cards we've lost, weird Instagram names, and the glory that is Unstable.
Brandt returns to Japan to complete a promise from grandfather. What does the rural countryside hold for him, his past, and his future?
This is a first for the podcast: All guests (and the host!) were part of the Early Access Streamer Event! We were sponsored by Wizards of the Coast, and got to play with many cards.
Check out Pixie Kitten on YouTube and Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/pixiekittenplays https://twitter.com/PKP_Magic
Find DevDoodle on Twitch and Twitter: https://www.twitch.tv/devdoodle https://twitter.com/doodlesdevs
What if you take the classic, subversive, cartoon from the '90s, and add the classic Zombie Genre to the mix? You'll get this fun comic with dreadful overtones. And quinoa.
Star Wars has a rich galaxy of characters. This comic features stories with Mace Windu, Asajj Ventress, Captain Rex... and Jar Jar Binks.
Returning guest Mikeala and returning guest Luke chat with me about the War of the Spark trailers, how hyped we are about the new set, and penguins. Check out Couch Troll Brewing on Twitter https://twitter.com/GeekLukeG and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq0w7cIp0YJj0rxlKAYSsA
Check out Mikaela on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/kaerie_mtg and her Twitter at https://twitter.com/MythicMikaela
Patricia is a newer, but eager, player to Magic: The Gathering. In this episode we get to know her, and then talk about the War of the Spark trailers.
Follow Patricia on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pmduarte or see her photos on Instagram at https://twitter.com/pmdinteractive and check out her website at http://pmdinteractive.com
If you loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then you'll love the Pre-Teen Dirty-Gene Kung-Fu Kangaroos! Probably.
This week's episode of Let's Enter the Arena is a first: I chat with TWO returning guests this time! Welcome back Keeb and Cresta as we talk about the War of the Spark trailers, the Magic lore, our predictions, and how hyped we are.
Find Cresta online at: https://www.twitch.tv/madamstarr
And check out Keeb at: https://twitch.tv/keebplays
I'm streaming at https://gaming.youtube.com/vmcamposjr
In 1982 Bruce Jones and April Campbell created an anthology comic book focused on sci-fi stories. They recruited a wonderful collection of artists and published this comic. Let's talk about the first issue.
A very special guest joins me to discuss how he started in Magic, his favorite cards, decks, and more. He seems very familiar... 🤔
"Between the years when the ocean drank Atlantis..." begins this tale of swords, sorcery, and the high seas. Marvel Comics brings to life a contemporary of Conan the Cimmerian. Let me tell you of the podcasts of high adventure!
Littest Gremlin is a new player to Magic and she's rocking three colors. She's gotten to Gold ranking and is addicted. Also, don't mess with her Nezahal!
Check out her streams at https://twitch.tv/littlestgremlin and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/littlestgremlin
Help out the podcast by pledging at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Mikaela returns to talk fave Ravnica Allegiance cards with me. In a bit of parallel thinking, we almost picked the same cards. We have a segue about (bad) streaming experiences, and... GWAR.
Check out her Twitch (streaming every Monday/Wednesday/Friday @ 8pm Eastern): https://www.twitch.tv/kaerie_mtg and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/MythicMikaela
Marvel comics is celebrating 80 years. Can you believe it?? Let's take a trip down Memory Lane with them as they resurrect a horror comic from the '70s.
Mikaela joins me for a chat on Let's Enter the Arena. She's a rather advanced player and we talk about how she started off in Magic and we discuss how to fix chat on Arena.
Check out her Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kaerie_mtg and her Twitter: https://twitter.com/MythicMikaela
Help out the podcast by pledging at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Cresta Starr returns to talk Ravnica Allegiance cards. We pick some Planeswalkers, Spirits (that don't fly, for some reason?), and ways to manipulate the masses. We also figure out what's going on with War of the Spark! Here's the Chill Nicol Bolas we talk about: https://scryfall.com/card/leg/246/nicol-bolas
Don't forget to check out Cresta on the front page of Twitch on March 26, and visit her on her social media: March 26 - on the front page of Twitch
https://www.twitch.tv/madamstarr https://www.youtube.com/user/CrestaStarr https://twitter.com/CrestaStarr http://instagram.com/crestastarr https://www.facebook.com/CrestaStarr
This week I chat with Cresta Starr, a long-time gamer, and recent Magic Arena convert.
Check her out online: https://www.twitch.tv/madamstarr https://www.youtube.com/user/CrestaStarr https://twitter.com/CrestaStarr http://instagram.com/crestastarr https://www.facebook.com/CrestaStarr
Help out the podcast by pledging at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Don't you love finding long-forgotten comic books at thrift stores? I picked up this comic, which I'd never heard of, at a local Goodwill. Let's talk about it.
One of the comics I've always wanted to add to my collection, has been added! Let's talk about this hard to find book.
This week I chat with Lilianda, owner of New Meta Gaming, a community about making the hardest games fun.
Follow her on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GGlilianda) and Join her community, New Meta Gaming: https://discord.gg/eaFsGnk
Help out the podcast by pledging at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Guest artist Mirka Andolfo, along with guest writer Mark Russell, tackle a rather serious issue in a rather lighthearted comic book.
Aidan and I chat about a variety of Magic things: when he started playing the game, how he likes to play Gimmick Decks, and what the heck Pauper is.
Help out the podcast by pledging at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
Jeff recently got back into Magic and is ravenously devouring the hobby again. Between wife and kids (who he's teaching how to play!) he's enjoying Arena after learning of it at TwitchCon
Check him out on Twitch and Twitter: https://twitch.tv/inspectre_jeff https://twitter.com/inspectre_jeff
Help out the podcast by pledging at https://patreon.com/vmcampos
A fascinating look at a long-forgotten Underground Comix entry. It's black and white, weird, and interesting.
Ben is a first for the podcast: he's into card alters. He works on those little cardboard canvases and creates something new with them. And, he's taking commissions so check out his page: https://www.facebook.com/Lightningholtalters/
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There were 20 different versions of Alien 3 before we got the David Fincher version. Here's a Dark Horse comic that askes, "What if William Gibson's version was the one that got made?"
Chesire has been a Magic player since the days when Beta Starter Decks roamed the Earth! We talk about Shades and Spectres and fun stuff.
Check out ChesirePlaysGames on YouTube as he plays games! https://www.youtube.com/cheshireplaysgames
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Alan returns to talk about Ravnica Allegiance cards we love. How many Simic mutations we wax poetic about? Find out!
Follow Allan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Brashara1 or watch his streams at http://twitch.tv/Brashara
The Disney Afternoon is back. In comic book format! You get two stories for the price of one. Let's talk about them.
Let's talk with Alan. He streams every Thursday and Sunday, he's a pretty advanced player, too. And he traded his first Magic deck for a frog!
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Let's take a trip back thirty-three years ago. To a time when a black-and-white independent book was published.
Let's talk with EdVibe. He streams fighting games, JRPGs, and has played Magic since 1998. We reminisce about Mana Burn!
Find him on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/iamedvibe) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/iamedvibe).
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Here's another flash episode for you! I chat with KeebPlays about Ravnica Allegiance cards we like.
Young Hexley leaves his magical homeland to find his uncle Salazar Ragbottom. He finds a powerful wizard that just wants to chill out at the beach!
This week I chat with Keeb, an avid Twitch streamer and Magic fan. He started playing MtG in the fifth grade and is addicted to Magic Arena nowadays. hashtag-relatable!
Check him out on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/keebplays and Twitter at https://twitter.com/KeebPlays
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It's a flash episode of Let's Enter the Arena! Join GeekLukeG and I as we talk about some recent Ravnica Allegiance preview cards. What do you think of the new set?
The new Magic: The Gathering podcast is almost here! Check out the upcoming topics and guests. Episode 1 launches on January 4th, 2019. The series will feature Couch Troll Brewing, KeebPlays, EdVibe, Brashara, ChesirePlaysGames, LightningHolt Alters and more.
Let's start the year off right with a comic about the best trading card game of all time!
It's the first episode of Let's Enter the Arena! We start off with Luke from Couch Troll Brewing. Check him out on Twitter https://twitter.com/GeekLukeG and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq0w7cIp0YJj0rxlKAYSsA
We talk about his favorite card, epic moments in Arena and more.
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A brand new podcast where I chat with members of the Magic: The Gathering community, with a focus on Magic Arena. Episode 1 launches on January 4th, 2019 and features Couch Troll Brewing.
A new comic by Game Dev Quinn and Spider-Gwen alum Rodriguez and Renzi. What's not to love?
The latest in the Archie Horror imprint a beautifully-drawn book of horrible blood-suckers.
Batman and TMNT meet up again! This time in a cartoony style more reminiscent of their Saturday Morning Cartoon versions. Fun!
What do you do when you're just hanging out, drawing at a cemetery, when a woman offers to give you her super powers as she bleeds out? Guess!
Nocenti and Aja bring us a tale about a future that doesn't look to different from our own. And one we should hope to avoid.
October 2018 gives us a scary Star Wars comic every week. Let's end the month with a tale from the Ewoks.
Let's talk about the latest volume of SPIDER-GWEN (or "Ghost Spider," or "Spider-Woman of Earth-65," or etc.). If you want to watch the exclusive UNCUT video review of the podcast, head over to https://www.patreon.com/posts/22283551
Crow is a young bear cub trying to make it in a swords and sorcery world, agains the evil Lord Ghera.
What happens when Sylvester meets Catwoman and Tweety meets Black Canary? Shenanigans that threaten all of reality, of course! If you'd like a fun, curated comic from my collection mailed to you every month, why not head on over to http://patreon.com/vmcampos and think about donating?
Let's meet up with The She-Devil With a Sword in her issue number 20. Lord Skath needs help! If you join my Patreon for $2, you'll get a fun, curated comic book sent to your mailbox every month. What a deal! http://patreon.com/vmcampos
$2 gets you a comic in your mailbox every month. What a deal! http://patreon.com/vmcampos This week, let's talk about the melding of two great ideas Rick and Morty, and Dungeons and Dragons!
$2 gets you a comic book every month. Check out my Patreon to get the deal: http://patreon.com/vmcampos Let's talk about a comic book with magical dogs and evil stuff trying to get them!
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This week I talk about the new Supergirl storyline, her new outfit, and everyone's favorite super dog.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 127 S3E23 Fantastic Four #1 (2018). The world's greatest comic magazine is back!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 126 S3E22 Batgirl #25 (2016). Issue 25 is a great jumping on point if you want to get into the latest Batgirl series. It features a variety of creative teams and stories.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 125 S3E21 Teen Titans (2016) #20. A new issue of Teen Titans brings a new team of Teen Titans. All are echoes of heroes (and anti-heroes) past, but with a new twist.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 124 S3E20 Animostiy Evolution #1. What if the animals woke up, and took over?
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 123 S3E19 Star Trek The Next Generation Mirror Broken #1. Let's look at the dark reflection of our own future, and see what might have been.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 122 S3E18 Elvira Mistress of the Dark #1 (2018). Elvira is back with a new time-traveling horror-themed comic. Wait, what?
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 121 S3E17 SDCC 1994 Souvenir Book. Let's talk about Comic-Cons of days gone bye.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 120 S3E16 Blackwood #1 (2018). A new series by Evan Dorkin? I about a spooky college? With ghosts and stuff? Sign me up!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 119 S3E15 Modern Fantasy #1 (2018). What do you get when you mix a humdrum life with a fantasy world? You get Sage of the Riverlands working terrible office job, and her lizard wizard room mate selling dank crystal on the side. And it's glorious!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 118 S3E14 Scooby Apocalypse #24 (2018). Scooby-Doo, where are you? In a zombie apocalypse, of course!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 117 S3E13 Star Trek Deep Space Nine N-Vector #1 (2000). At the edge of the final frontier, a new adventure beckons.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 116 S3E12 Ghost Special (1994). In the early '90s, Dark Horse created their "Comics' Greatest World" shared universe. Ghost was one character that inhabited. Let's check out her first solo book.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 115 S3E11 Hepcats #3 (1989). A realistic, dramatic, slice-of-life comic book, that just so happens to feature furry characters.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 114 S3E10 Omaha the Cat Dancer #1 (1984). Let's check out a classic furry comic that defined a genre.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 113 S3E09 Ducktales #1 (2017). Duck Tale, woo hoo! The classic cartoon is rebooted for a new generation. Let's talk about the latest incarnation featuring our favorite denizens of Duckburg. Don't forget to follow the link to longer version.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 112 S3E08 The Wonderful World of Tank Girl #1 (2017). Tank Girl is back for more tank goodness!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 111 S3E07 MAD #1 (2018). The venerable MAD Magazine begins again with a new issue number one. A perfect time to jump on!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 110 S3E06 Barbarella #1 (2017). Check out the longer version: http://patreon.com/vmcampos Barbarella, psychedella! Dynamite Entertainment publishes a new Barbarella story, for the 21st Century. What happens when you pit a super sexy character against a super religious society? Listen and find out.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 109 S3E05 Superman: The Man of Steel #18 (1992). This is it! The epic "Death of Superman" storyline starts here! This is the public version of the podcast; head over to http://patreon.com/vmcampos to get the exclusive Patreon-only version!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 108 S3E04 The Best American Comics 2016. The great thing about anthologies is that they cull the wheat from the chaff. This particular one does that, expertly: the funniest, most thought-provoking, realistic, crazy comics are in this tome.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 107 S3E03 Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Leia. From a galaxy far, far away (AKA: IDW Publishing) comes a weekly Star Wars comic with great art and a nice story.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 106 S3E02 Silver Sable & The Wild Pack #36. A bad-ass mercenary vs a neo-nazi terrorist group. Who wins? Guess.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 105 S3E01 Infinity 8 #1. Let's start off Season 3 of the podcast by traveling to space, aboard a huge ship full of aliens on one bad-ass security agent!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 104 S2E52 Underdog 1975 #1. There's no need to fear, an new Underdog comic book is here! Is it any good? Well...
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 103 S2E51 Darkhawk #51. After I started my comic book reading journey with Spider-Man, I continued it with Darkhawk. Marvel brings back the character for a one-shot appearance in his 51st issue.
The Weekly vmcampos Club - 102 S2E50 Not Brand Echh #14. The weirdest, funniest, cutest comic of the year? Yes.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 101 S2E49 Amazing Spider-Man #266 Part 2. Listen in as I narrate my first comic. The first comic I ever read was a Spider-Man comic from 1985. Gather the kids around the ol' podcast app and have them listen in as I narrate Spidey's run-in with Toad, Frogman, and the Spider-Kid. Fun for the whole family!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 100 S2E48 Amazing Spider-Man #266 Part 1. Can you believe it? 100 episodes later and nearly two years, let's take a trip back to the first comic book I ever owned. The comic that shaped my future!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 99 S2E47 Ranma 1/2 Volume 1. One of the first manga I read was the tale of a boy that turns into a girl, when doused with cold water. Let's look back at this classic manga, and how it shaped my early comic book reading life.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 98 S2E46 Walt Disney Showcase (2018) #1. Italy has a rich history of publishing Disney comics. IDW resurrects "Walt Disney Showcase" to bring the U.S. some of those fun, all-ages tales.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 97 S2E45 Gasolina #1. A very realistic look at the drug wars, and the people caught up in it. There's something supernatural lurking beneath the surface, however...
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 96 S2E44 Moon Knight Vol. 2 #6. In the last issue of "Moon Knight" Volume 2, Marc Spector faces a very real threat: Drugs.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 95 S2E43 The Four Color Comic Book History of Comics: Comics for All. Is this the episode with the longest title, ever? I think so. Soundcloud wouldn't let me use the full title in the URL! Get ready for the sequel that teaches you about the Graphic Novel.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 94 S2E42 Wild Life #2. Let's check out a class Furry Comic from 1993. Foxes? Check! Otters? Check! Mice? Check! Slice-of-life stories? Double-check!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 93 The Man of Steel #1. Start off 2018 with one of the world's most recognizable super heroes: Superman! In 1986, a 6-part mini series retold the origin of The Man of Steel, with a new twist for the '80s.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 92 Quadrant #8. Swords. Sorcery. Nudity. The '80s had it all! Let's talk about Yet Another Black and White Anthology From the '80s.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 91 Hamster Vice #1. If you can't say anything nice about weird hamster rip-offs of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then don't say anything at all. But if you've got a weekly podcast, you MUST say SOMETHING.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 90 Cyberrad #1 v2. From "The Other Super Hero Company" we get Cyberrad. Is it any good? Well... the hologram on the cover is sick.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 89 Buck Godot #5. Aliens! Hired Guns! An intergalactic UN! Comedy! Action! And talking dogs and cats.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 88 Adventurers #1. Swords and sorcery epics? In black and white?? From the '80s??? Sign me up!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 87 S2E35 Crazyman v2 #1. Let's go back to the Speculator Book of the early '90s and talk about a comic book you've never heard of. Your'e welcome.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 86 S2E34 Archie v2 #25. Seventy-five years and still going, America's Favorite Teenagers are in a more realistic and mature universe. Let's check out the 25th issue of their new direction.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 85 S2E33 Amazing Spider-Man #308. Take a trip with me. A trip to November 1987 when Amazing Spider-Man #308 was published. The good ol' days.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 84 S2E32 Amazing Spider-Man #332. A blast from my past: the second-to-last issue of my original run on Amazing Spider-Man. That was #293 - #333 from 1987 to 1990.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 83 S2E31 Star Wars: Rogue One - Cassian & K-2SO Special #1. Long title, short concept: How a boy and his Droid met.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 82 S2E30 The X-Files Origins: Dog Days of Summer #1. If you liked The X-Files comics, have you ever read an X-Files comic book? IDW is the publisher of the current series, and Origins takes a look at a younger Scully and Mulder.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 81 S2E29 Robotech #1 (2017). A bold new direction from Titan comics puts a new spin on the classic anime series.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 80 S2E28 Magic The Gathering Nightmare #1. What if someone combined Magic cards with Comic books? Armada answered that question!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 79 S2E27 Equine the Unicivilized #1. Let's go back. Back to 1984 and talk about a pioneering furry comic book.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 78 S2E26 Spy Seal #1. British. Seal. Gentleman Spy. That is all.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 77 S2E25 Zorch! Comics #2. This week a review a comic that took 18 years to be published! And it was worth it. Do me a favor and buy your copy today: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Zorch-Comics-Number-2-Comic-Book-by-Mike-Kazaleh-2017-/112546099560?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=hd9u6C
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 76 S2E24 Simpsons Comics #240. How many comics, nowadays, reach 240 issues? Not too many. How many comics also have a rainbow-barfing unicorn? Only one.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 75 S2E23 Lobo/Road Runner Special #1. When you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. But then I wouldn't have a podcast this week. Listen as I complain about this terrible idea of a comic book.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 74 S2E22 Spider-Man #25. WARNING: Massive spoilers for the final issue of Spider-Man 2099 #25 (vol. 3). After you read it, let's talk about it.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 73 S2E21 Tom & Jerry #157. In a special episode (after San Diego Comic-Con 2017), let's read together, a classic Tom & Jerry comic book from 1957!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 72 S2E20 Omega Men #1. Lobo is one of my favorite comic book characters. He's tough. He's funny. He's indestructible. And he's not in this comic. This week I read the comic before his debut...
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 71 S2E19 Warren Presents: Ring of the Warlords. Prepare yourself for a classic, black and white, swords and sorcery magazine from Warren. With a lot of nudity.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 70 S2E18 SDCC 2017. Another year, another #ComicCon. Let's take a look at the San Diego Comic-Con International's 2017 Souvenir Book.
TheWeekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 69 S2E17 SDCC 1993 Souvenir Book. Take a journey with me. Back. Back to my first San Diego Comci-Con in 1993. #SDCC
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 68 S2E16 Motor Girl #1. A junkyard. A girl. A gorilla. And UFOs? Yup.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 67 S2E15 Vampirella vol 4 #0. She lives. She dies. She lives again. Vampirella of Drakulon is back.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 66 S2E14 Void Indigo #1 & #2. My mother taught me that if I can't say anything nice, I should record a podcast about it. Sorry, mom.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club 65 S2E13 Swordquest #0. If you grew up with the classic Atari game system, you'll get a kick out of this comic. It's about recapturing your youth. And a radical sword.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 64 S2E12 Savage Dragon #223. The more things change, the more things stay the same. After more than 222 issues, one of the first Image titles is still going strong. Check in with one of the longest-running comics of our time.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 63 S2E11 Batman #498 One of the greatest comic book storylines, ever, was Knightfall from 1993. So take a trip down nostalgia lane with me as I talk about the aftermath of Batman's encounter with Bane.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 62 S2E10 Jughead The Hunger. What are the lovable teenegers from Riverdale up to? Battling a vicious werewolf at the moment! Check out the newest, most violent Archie comic, yet!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 61 S2E09 Riverdale One-Shot. A discussion of the prequel to the hit show on The CW. It's cool to get a glimpse of the lives of the characters prior to the show.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 60 S2E08 Rogue One #1. What does an amazing movie need? An amazing comic book, of course. And this one is perfect. It's almost like a Director's Cut with scenes not in theaters.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 59 S2E07 Harley's Little Black Book #6. What do you get when everyone's favorite bad-ass meets everyone's favorite smart-ass? Sparks.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 58 S2E06 World War Tank Girl. Tank Girl and crew return for another miniseries. This time, they're in World War II and kicking Nazi ass. There's nothing I like more than kicking Nazi ass, except for Tank Girl kicking Nazi ass.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 57 S2E05 Savage. If you were marooned on a remote island, you'd become a little savage, too, wouldn't you? Throw in dinosaurs and then you've got something to talk about!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 56 S2E04 Elektra #1 (2017) Always bet on red! Elektra makes her all new, all different debut in her latest comic book series. She's got new stalking grounds (Las Vegas), but same bad-ass attitude.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 55 S2E02 Batwoman #1 (2017). DC's Rebirth continues with a new Batwoman title. Let's find out what Kate Kane is up to.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 54 S2E02 Justice League of America #1. I'm a Lobo fan. That's why I picked up the new Justice League series from DC Comics. Is it worth it? Hmmm.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 53 S2E01 Usagi Yojimbo #158. Has it been a whole year that this humble podcast began? It has! So celebrate Season 2 with a new episode featuring everyone's favorite rabbit bodyguard: Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo from Dark Horse Comics.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 52 Star Trek Waypoint #3. We end the first year of this podcast with a look at the new Star Trek anthology series, Waypoint. Two short stories for the price of one: a Voyager one and a Deep Space Nine one.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 51 Hulk. The aftermath of Marvel's Civil War II affects everyone, big and small. It has affected Jennifer Walters on a deep level. What lies beneath the surface of a mild-mannered lawyer is a raging hulk.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 50 Furrlough #141. Furrlough is an anthology furry comic that has published into the triple-digits. An impressive feat, to be sure! Check out this issue from 2004 in all its black-and-white glory.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 49 Darkwing Duck #6 (2016). A blast from the Disney Afternoon past! Take a trip to the Gold Ol' Days: Saturday mornings in the '90s. "Darkwing Duck" certainly made me the man I am today: the terror that flaps in the night.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 48 Captain Canuck 1. Move over, Captain America. Stand aside, Captain Marvel. Take a hike, Captain Planet. Let the defender of the True North in!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 47 Richard Corben's Shadows on the Grave. Ready for another wonderful, terrifying comic book anthology? This series, by master of the macabre, Richard Corben, is beautiful to look at. Just not in the dark!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 46 U.S.Avengers #1. Can a comic book be inspirational during America's dark times? Listen to this heavy episode where I draw comfort from a comic with a positive message. This series just FEELS important.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 45 Motro. What do you get when you cross "Adventure Time" with "Mad Max?" You get "Motro!" Sort of. Just check out my thoughts on this Oni Pres comic book, and then read it for yourself!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 44 The Four Color Comic Book History of Comics Comic books have a long, rich history. This book attempts to educate you on that fascinating history. Just think of it: the history of comic books told in comic books!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 43 Doctor Aphra #1 What do you do with a hot new Star Wars character? Give her her own book, of course! Doctor Aphra is like a cross between Han Solo and Indiana Jones. With murderous droids at her side.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 42 Venom #1 (2017). It's a new year, and we get a new Venom series from Marvel Comics! Before he was a Space Knight, before he was an Agent, Venom was a PSYCHO. See how the character returns to its roots in Venom 2017!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 41 The Rocketeer Special Edition #1. I'm starting off 2017 by reading a classic comic book from 1984! I revisit the final chapter of the original Rocketeer origin. It's a beautiful book to look at, and a pleasure to read. When are we getting a Rockateer reboot??
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 40 Albedo Color Special #1 Straight outta 1993, a crazy furry character named Erma. Okay, I'll stop there. The quintessential furry comic book, Albedo, was briefly published in color by Antarctic Press. Check out the re-telling of the first black and white issue for a new audience.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 39 Spawn #266. Spawn and the Savage Dragon of been staples of the comic book world for over 25 years. Not bad coming from a bunch of upstart artists that fled the Big Two and formed their own company!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 38 Tank Girl: Gold. The latest adventures of Tank Girl and crew are, once again, helmed by the amazing duo of Martin and Parson. This is the so-called "Empire Strikes Back" part of the new trilogy.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 37 Unworthy Thor. When Thor Odinson is no longer worthy to wield Mjolnir, what is he to do? Why, go on a quest, of course! From the mind of the man that took his hammer in the first place, see further adventures of everyone's favorite Norse God.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club -36 Superwoman (2016). What's that in the sky? Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's Superwoman! Well, SuperWOMEN. What happens when Lois Lane and Lana Lang gain Superman's powers? Let's find out!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 35 Animosity. Aftershock Comics is a new player in town. And they're doing an amazing job shaking up the comics industry. Animosity asks, "What if the animals of the world all suddenly woke up?" This post apocalyptic tale is leagues ahead of "The Walking Dead," I dare say!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 34 Die, Kitty! Die! Do you like your comic books Kickstarted? Do you like them Canadian? How about about with red-headed witches? You're in luck, because this comic features all three. From Dan Parent and Fernando Ruiz!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 33 Miss Fury (2016). Let's talk about the latest incarnation of a classic female superhero: Miss Fury. She's been around since the '40s and was created by Tarpé Mills, one of the firs major female comic artists in history.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 32 Moon Knight (2016. The new Moon Knight comic from Marvel should fill your need for insanity and ancient Egypt nicely.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 31 Hate. Take a nostalgic look to the '90s, when indie books like Hate spoke to a proud, indifferent slacker generation.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 30 Venom: Space Knight. How times change! When I was a Youngling, Venom was a fearsome villain always trying to eat Spider-Man's brain. Now, with Flash Thompson, he is a heroic character battling his own demons. Cool!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 29 Wacky Raceland. Do you remember "Wacky Races," the cute cartoons featuring Dick Dastardly and Muttley? Do you also remember "Mad Max 2," and its post-apocalyptic hellscape? Did you know that DC Comics is publishing a mashup of the two? It's Wacky Raceland, and it's truly WTF!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 28 Rick & Morty Lil' Poopy Superstar. Do you love Rick and Morty? Then why aren't you reading one of the amazing Rick and Morty comics from Oni Press? That's okay, I forgive you.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - Spider-Man 2099. Do you want to read a Spider-Man comic book set in the future? Of course you do! Of course you shocking do!
Episode 18 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "How to Enjoy Comics." What type of comic fan are you? Are you a comic reader? A comic collector? Or somewhere in between? If you're new to comics, this is the perfect introduction to the world of comics.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 26 Eightball. Anthologies rule. This classic Fantagraphics book by Daniel Clowes features tales of angst and absurdity.
The vmcampos Weekly Comic Book Club - 25 - Xanadu - Across Diamond Seas. Let's take a look at another classic furry comic from days gone by: Xanadu by Vickie Wyman, published by Mu Press in the '90s.
Episode 17 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "My LCS." What's your Local Comic Shop like? Take a trip down memory lane as I talk about the comic books shops that made me the man I am today; Omni Comics, Empire Comics, Amazing Al's, and more.
The vmcampos Weekly Comic Book Club - 23 - Birthright. Another interesting find at a thrift store. This furry comic book from the early '90s features everything a classic furry comic book would: black and white art; epic adventure story; expressive characters; and yes, a nude vixen.
The vmcampos Weekly Comic Book Club - 22 - The Fish Police. The great thing about comics, is that they can be about anything. Even noir detective stories featuring fish in an underwater kingdom!
The vmcampos Weekly Comic Book Club - 21 Adolescent Radioative Black Belt Hamsters in 3D. With a title like that, it's GOT to be good, right? After the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a wave of dark and gritty funny animal comics invaded the '80s. Here's the most famous imitator. IN 3D!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 20 Tracker: The Meager Millions Caper Another look at a long-forgotten, black and white indie comic from the '80s. This one is a film noir tale staring funny animals.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 19 Star Wars Weekly. After a successful San Diego Comic-Con here is something interesting to read: A British Star Wars comic from Marvel Comics. Featuring Jaba the Hutt. Wait, what??
Episode 16 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Comic-Con 2016." Were you at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016? I was! Let's talk about what I saw, did, and bought. Watch what it's like to walk the Exhibit Hall: https://youtu.be/qtyvYykm4bk
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 18 SDCC 1996 Souvenir Book. July 2016 is very much like July 1996: There was a San Diego Comic-Con going on, just like now! As it was, twenty years ago, it is now: You get a cool souvenir book when you attend. Listen as I browse the '96 book, with cover by Dave McKean.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 17 Space Beaver. Looking to the past, check out this class, indie comic from 1986: Space Beaver. In a world where animals walk, talk, and shoot guns, Space Beaver is on the job. This is part of a series of dark and gritty independent comics of the time.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 16 Beasts Of Burden - What The Cat Dragged In. Cats! Magic! Demons! What else do you need?
You've watched the movie (if you were a child of the '90s, that is), but have you read the comic book? IDW is publishing the first issue of their Mars Attacks comic for only $1. You can't NOT read it!
Episode 15 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Missing the Boat." Have you always been up to date in the world of comics? Doubtful! Let's talk about books that you might've missed.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 14 Paper Girls. The '80s take an odd twist in this comic: Time travel, dragons, and paper deliveries!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 13 Future Quest. Can the classic Hanna-Barbera characters make it in the 21st Century? "Future Quest" attempts to answer that with an action-packed first issue.
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 12 Weirdworld. With art that will make you weep with joy, and a storyline that will just make you weep (and maybe bust a gut with laughter), Weirdworld is a book you don't want to miss. Start reading: http://amzn.to/217W4uM
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 11 Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. There are comic books, and there are COMIC books. That is, books that are actually funny. Squirrel Girl has a new series that is very funny and definitely worth your time. Buy Squirrel Girl on Amazon: http://amzn.to/283Eldi
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 10 - Hip-Hop Family Tree. Do you have a love of Hip-Hop? Do you know its history? Let Ed Piskor take you on a fantastic voyage through the founding of America's art form. Get the whole set at once! http://amzn.to/22phiW9
Episode 14 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: Marvel Cards. Did you collect comic book cards in the '90s? I sure did. Take a trip back to talk about why Marvel Cards were so amazing!
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 09 Radioactive Spider-Gwen. The breakout character of 2015, Spider-Gwen, has an ongoing you should certainly be reading. It's beautiful to look at, and the plot is excellent. Get started reading Spider-Gwen: http://amzn.to/206gOT0
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 08 Plutona. Follow the exploits of some average kids living in a world of super heroes. By Lemire, Lenox, & Bellaire.
Start reading from the beginning: http://amzn.to/1YlZngV
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 07 Dr. Strange. Are you ready for the new Doctor Strange movie? Catch up with the comics, first! The new series by Aaron and Bachalo is amazing!
Read them here: http://amzn.to/1TtQn5m
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 06 Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat! What's it like living in a hip part of New York, with temp jobs and super powers? Find out in this great series!
Read some issues here: http://amzn.to/1XWavRn
Or buy your own Hellcat action figure! http://amzn.to/26uqWdz
Episode 13 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: From Movies to Comics. Let's talk about your favorite movie-based comic books of the '80s and '90s! Buy these classics for yourself: Willow (http://amzn.to/23VN160), RoboCop 2 (http://amzn.to/1rcSVy3), Howard the Duck (http://amzn.to/1SIQuzq), and The Rocketeer (http://amzn.to/1rcT58z).
Listen to the Thrift Store episode: https://soundcloud.com/vmcampos/the-comic-book-commute-04-thrift-store-comics
Watch the Zombie Howard the Duck video: https://vimeo.com/109395320
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 05 Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina. Take a classic American comic book character, throw in elements of horror comics, and you get this amazing series from Archie Comics. Aguirre-Sacasa and Hack do a marvelous job.
Check out these other Archie Horror-themed episodes: https://soundcloud.com/vmcampos/the-comic-book-commute-10-archie-in-the-21st-century & https://soundcloud.com/vmcampos/the-comic-book-commute-02-afterlife-with-archie
The Cool Comic Book Cover mentioned: https://vimeo.com/127425190
Don't forget to support the series and buy some issues: http://amzn.to/1XIIf4H
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 04 Creepy. Do you like a good anthology comic book series? "Creepy" from Dark Horse Comics is back and as scary as ever. Every issue features a diverse set of horror stories. You can't miss it!
Catch up on "Creepy" with this rad trade paperback: http://amzn.to/1VVhevB
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 03 I Hate Fairyland. Are you looking for a comic with cute little girls that kill things very violently? This is the perfect series for you, then!
Catch up on "I Hate Fairlyand" and buy the trade paperback: http://amzn.to/1VVozLK
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 02 The Mighty Thor. Let's talk about the current series of Thor. It's epic, beautifully drawn, and a book you should be reading!
Speaking of it in the episode, here's the link to my Cool Comic Book Covers episode: https://vimeo.com/146985423
If you need to catch up with Thor in volume one, here you go: http://amzn.to/1RUbjpd
Episode 12 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Female-Focused." If you're looking for a full, cool, or interesting comic, have you checked out the many female-focused books out there? In this episode I talk about three that I've enjoyed: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (http://amzn.to/1N8FV6j), Angela: Queen of Hel (http://amzn.to/1N8FZD2) and the Mighty Thor (http://amzn.to/1RUbxwJ).
The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 01 DKIII: The Master Race. In the inaugural episode of the podcast, we talk about Frank Miller's DKIII. Why is a good book to read this week? Listen to find out! Follow our link to pick up the book yourself: http://amzn.to/1VVpprQ
Episode 11 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Manga." I started reading Manga in the '90s (when all good things started!). Take a trip down memory lane where I dish on the love triangle between Ranma, Akane, and Shampoo. Plus, the demon-thrashing antics of one Yusuke Urameshi. Relive the first Ranma 1/2 stories: http://amzn.to/1YtJmVZ
Episode 10 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Archie in the 21st Century." A sequel of sorts to Episode 02; another look at the Archie-verse in the new century. Have you read "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina?" What about "Archie vs Predator?" You should! Read Sabrina here: http://amzn.to/1SaupGJ Pick up Archie v Predator here: http://amzn.to/1N8GHjM
Episode 09 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Thoughts On the Force Awakens." Only slightly off-topic (you DO know there are a million "Star Wars" comics out there, right?), let's talk about the new "Force Awakens" film. WARNING: Major spoilers ahead. WARNING: Major opinions ahead. To keep it (comic) book-related, be sure to read the novelzation: http://amzn.to/23EXlM2
Episode 08 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "N2mb3r5." Comic book collectors are an obsessive lot. There are some of us that have sub-obsessions. Take, for example, my obsession with collecting comics with repeating digits...
Episode 07 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "What's Old is New." If you've been around comics for a while, say at least twenty years, you probably notice trends. The current trend is to bring back the cool (and not so cool) stuff from the '90s. Let's get nostalgic!
Be sure to pick up some classic Spider-Man 2099 books (http://amzn.to/1VVqSP2) or try the newer issues (http://amzn.to/23EXA9Y).
Episode 06 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "eBay." Let's talk about eBay: the place where you can fulfill your comic book desires. If you're fast enough on the trigger, that is!
Episode 05 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Lobo." I love this bastich! Lobo is THE quintessential space biker bad-ass! Well, "Classic" Lobo, that is! Catch up with The Main Man with his greatest hits: http://amzn.to/1S6YGnC
Episode 04 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Thrift Store Comics." Thrift Stores: Perfect for Hipsters; perfect for Comic Book Collectors! Let's talk about some great finds at my local shops.
Episode 03 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Gimmick Covers." The '90s was a great time for the gimmick cover. Multiple covers? Yes. Die-cut? Yes. Embossed? Yes! Hologram?! Yes!! I love that stuff.
Episode 02 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Afterlife With Archie." If you think Archie comics are just about rosy-cheeked teens in love, think again. The series re-imagines idyllic Riverdale as a zombie-infested society in collapse, with Archie and the gang trying to survive. Chilling! Buy volume one (http://amzn.to/1S6Z6dF) today!
Episode 01 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Comic-Con Memories" Follow this nostalgia trip as we revisit San Diego Comic-Con 1993. Ah, memories. Remember when it used to cost $20 to visit SDCC?
My YouTube video on the Top 5 Comic-Con Badgest: https://youtu.be/FhqFGDdbrj0
Episode 00 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Origins." Take a walk down memory lane where I have hazy recollections of when I first started collecting comics.