My Ultimate Year: Recent Episodes
By Zack Deane & Dave Buesing (Comic Book Herald)
My Ultimate Year is a show & reading club dedicated to covering the entire Marvel Ultimate Universe of comic books! This My Marvelous Year spinoff reads every single comic book in the Ultimate Universe, with Zack and Dave (Comic Book Herald) discussing in depth. Enjoy the comics!
Zack, the monster above all monsters, and underwater grouch Charlotte wrap up our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the latest works by Ba.
Comics covered in this episode:-Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis
Topics discussed:
– What themes emerge as artistic preoccupations of Ba’s after having read all his work?
– Does focusing on similar themes with each comic strengthen each or produce diminishing returns?
– Where does Ba’s career go from here?
Next up, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka:
1. Metropolis & Astro Boy2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW4. Ayako & Buddha5. Black Jack6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
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Charlotte, the royal podcaster, and the last prince of podcasting, Manzack begin our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the first two major works by Ba.
Comics covered in this episode: – Djeliya
– Monkey Meat
Topics discussed:
– Do all the influences Ba brings together in these comics equal more than the sum of their parts?
– Is Ba successful as an “ambassador” bringing West African folklore to non-African readers?
– Why even ask these questions when the answer is obviously “yes”? (Because I have to write something and I had no good jokes today!)
We’ll wrap up our series covering the work of Juni Ba next month with:
-Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis
After that, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka:
1. Metropolis & Astro Boy
2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo
3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW
4. Ayako & Buddha
5. Black Jack
6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Charlotte Funhomo and The Secret to Superhuman Zack conclude our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover Bechdel’s three major memoirs.
Comics covered in this episode: – Fun Home
-Are You My Mother
-The Secret to Superhuman Strength
Topics discussed:
– How can we talk about a work that is so closely tied with its author without casting judgement on the human being?
– Would you smoke a blunt with Alison?
– How do these books examine (without explicitly doing so) the nature of truth in non-fiction?
Our next miniseries will be two episodes covering the work of Juni Ba:
-Djeliya: A West African Fantasy Epic & Monkey Meat
-Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Charlotte (WATCH OUT!) and Zack (WATCH OUT! (but for different reasons)) begin our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover her long-running comic strip, Dykes to Watch Out For.
Comics covered in this episode: – The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For
Topics discussed:
– How does intersectionality come into play, and how does each character’s privilege play a role in it?
– Would you smoke a blunt with Mo?
– How does Bechdel evoke the changing attitudes towards trans people over the 90s and 00s?
Our miniseries on Alison Bechdel will one more episode covering: -Fun Home,
-Are You My Mother, &
-The Secret to Superhuman Strength
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Charlotte (sinner) and Zack (sinner) are joined by Stephen Adkison aka Spike Stonehand (pure) as we wrap up our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the second half of Mike Carey’s 75 issue run of Lucifer.
Comics covered in this episode (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra): – Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
Topics discussed:
– What is the larger themes of Lucifer and is it successful at translating them to a human level?
– How integrated are the Biblical references? Is the comic just Ready Player One for Christians?
– Is this Zack’s laziest intro yet? (yes, by a mile)
Our next miniseries on Alison Bechdel will be two episodes covering:
– Dykes to Watch Out For
– Fun Home, Are You My Mother, and The Secret to Superhuman Strength
You can find Stephen at https://x.com/stadkison &https://spikestonehand.com/ & https://diviningcomics.substack.com/
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Charlotte (devil) and Zack (angel) are joined by Dave Buesing (centrist) as we continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the first half of Mike Carey’s much-lauded 75 issue run of Lucifer. Oh you mean the show about a police consultant who has demon face? No! Well… kind of. Not really.
Comics covered in this episode: – Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
Topics discussed:
– Does Lucifer adhere to closely to the format of Sandman or does it become its own unique work?
– Is this comic an example of why we need to give new series a chance?
– Will Lucifer and Christopher bone?
Our miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
Our next miniseries on Alison Bechdel will be two episodes:
– Dykes to Watch Out For
– Fun Home, Are You My Mother, The Secret to Superhuman Strength
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack (CARDBOARD BOX FORM) and the Charlotte (Terrifying little girl form) continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. The Sandman is one of the most respected and enduring comics of the 90s, if not of all time, but does it live up to its lofty reputation? Join us as we delve into the land of dreams!
Comics covered in this episode:
– Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-40, 50 & The Sandman Special #1
Topics discussed:
– Do we even notice the lack of DC in these issues?
– How does Gaiman tie the concept of storytelling and truth to our everyday, lived experiences?
– Is Seasons of Mist the best arc of comics ever?
Our miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #41-49, 51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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The Zackinthian and The Charless begin our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. The Sandman is one of the most respected and enduring comics of the 90s, if not of all time, but does it live up to its lofty reputation? Join us as we delve into the land of dreams!
Comics covered in this episode:
– Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll’s House, and Dream Country: Sandman #1-20
Topics discussed:
– Is Neil Gaiman creating a modern mythology in The Sandman?
– How does this comic defy categorization and expectation?
– How does the connection to the DC Universe impact the series? It is for the better or the worse?
Our miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra): – Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-50 & The Sandman Special #1
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack Brad Larry and Charasl end our two part series on Jeff Smith, one of the most famous and important figures in independent comics publishing. This week, we cover the work that comes after one of the biggest successes in comics, an interesting but flawed experience.
Comics covered in this episode:
– RASL
Topics discussed:
– How much of Bone can you see in RASL?
– What happens when you remove the comedy from Bone?
– If you’re a Teslacel, is this comic a better experience?
Our next miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll’s House, and Dream Country: Sandman #1-20
– Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-50 & The Sandman Special #1
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack Creature and Charbone start our two part series on Jeff Smith, one of the most famous and important figures in independent comics publishing. This week, we cover perhaps the most checked out comic book from the kid’s section of the library ever: Bone.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Bone (issues 1-55)
Topics discussed:
– Is Bone truly the best all-ages hand-to-anyone universal comic recommendation?
– Does Bone balance its comedy and drama all the way through?
– Does Bone fulfill the promise of “Scrooge McDuck’s Odyssey”?
Our next episode on Jeff Smith will be:
Ep 2: RASL
Our next miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll’s House, and Dream Country: Sandman #1-20
– Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-50 & The Sandman Special #1
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack the King of the Eggs and Nosferatu Charlotte finish our two part series on Kentaro Miura’s seminal dark fantasy manga series Berserk. This episode covers volumes 4-14.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Berserk Vol. 4-13
Topics discussed:
– Does this arc retroactively elevate The Black Swordsman arc?
– What exactly works (or doesn’t work) about the way Miura portrays sexual violence?
– Was Charlotte named after a 90s manga character?
Our next miniseries will be on Jeff Smith:
Ep 1: Bone, and Rose (A Bone prequel)
Ep 2: RASL
After Jeff Smith, we’ll be covering Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and M.R. Carey’s Lucifer, as well as some spin off titles. The episode breakdown will be finalized soon.
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zuck the Fairy and Charlotte “Iron Slab” Fierro begin our two part series on Kentaro Miura’s seminal dark fantasy manga series Berserk. This episode covers the first 3 volumes, and the next episode will cover volumes 4-14. The manga series continues after that but 14 concludes the first big portion and provides a satisfying conclusion if committing to 42 (and counting) volumes seems intimidating.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Berserk Vol. 1-3
Topics discussed:
– Do these opening volumes “sell” Berserk to its audience?
– Why Guts so sad?
– Is Puck the Rick Jones of Berserk?
Our next miniseries will be on Kentaro Miura’s Berserk:
Ep 2: Vol 4-13 (trust us, splitting it up like this makes sense)
Following that, we’ll be doing a miniseries on Jeff Smith:
Ep 1: Bone, and Rose (A Bone prequel)
Ep 2: RASL
After Jeff Smith, we’ll be covering Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and M.R. Carey’s Lucifer, as well as some spin off titles. The episode breakdown will be finalized soon.
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Charlotte “Booba” Costigan, Tonantzack, and special guest Sara Century wrap up the series covering the renowned comic book publisher Fantagraphics. This is the secondof two episodes covering Love and Rockets, focused on the work of Gilbert Hernandez. Our first episode, five months ago, covered Jaime Hernandez’ work.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Love and Rockets Library Editions:
– Heartbreak Soup
– Human Diastrophism
– Beyond Palomar
Topics discussed:
– These comics can be unapproachable… does that make them stronger in the long run?
– How does Beto make this town feel so grounded but also mythical?
– Why does no one have a Luba tattoo?
Our next miniseries will be on Kentaro Miura’s Berserk:
Ep 1: Vol. 1-3
Ep 2: Vol 4-13 (trust us, splitting it up like this makes sense)
Following that, we’ll be doing a miniseries on Jeff Smith:
Ep 1: Bone, and Rose (A Bone prequel)
Ep 2: RASL
You can find Sara Century’s work at https://saracentury.com/
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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A sexually transmitted Zack-sease and De-Charlotte 21 are covering two Fantagraphics releases graphic novels:
– Black Hole (1995) by Charles Burn
– Dementia 21 (2018) by Shintaro Kago
Topics discussed:
– Does the “bug” mean much as a metaphor in Black Hole? Is reading the comic looking for one a mistake?
– Is it possible to talk about a comedy comic without just listing our favorite bits?
Upcoming episodes in our Fantagraphics miniseries: – Love & Rockets (Gilbert Hernandez)
– Love and Rockets Library Editions:
– Heartbreak Soup
– Human Diastrophism
– Beyond Palomar
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zackula, Charlacabra, and Tiffany “Blah!”-bb are covering two monstrous graphic novels:
– My Favorite Thing is Monsters (2017) by Emil Ferris
– Monsters (2021) by Barry Windsor Smith
Topics discussed:
– How much does the authorial vs. character voice matter to the success of My Favorite Thing is Monsters?
– Is Monsters a genre work or literary work? Both? Neither?
– What do both these books have in common besides their titles? More than you think!
Upcoming episodes in our Fantagraphics miniseries: – Black Hole/ Dementia 21
– Love & Rockets (Gilbert Hernandez)
– Love and Rockets Library Editions:
– Heartbreak Soup
– Human Diastrophism
– Beyond Palomar
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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The Undigestible Zackum and Millenium Charlotte are covering three separate “stoner comics”:
– Dungeon Quest (available on Comixology, vol. 1-4)
– Prison Pit (available as a complete collection on Hoopla)
– Megg, Mogg, and Owl (read Megahex or Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam to start, then read your fill of other volumes)
Topics discussed:
– Is there a unifying theme to these comics or did Zack pull it out of thin air?
– Why does Prison Pit’s edginess work when so many other comics don’t?
– Is Megg, Mogg, and Owl just absurd cruelty or does it strike at something real and human?
Upcoming episodes in our Fantagraphics miniseries: – My Favorite Thing is Monsters/ Monsters
– Black Hole/ Dementia 21
– Love & Rockets (Gilbert Hernandez)
– Love and Rockets Library Editions:
– Heartbreak Soup
– Human Diastrophism
– Beyond Palomar
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zackdick the Comic-Fucker and Charlotte Coleslaw are joined this month by Dave Puesing, founder and CEO of Comic Book Herald. On this episode, we’re covering the seminal Eightball by Daniel Clowes. We’re talking issues #1-18 (what’s included in The Complete Eightball collection).
Topics discussed:
– Can the comic succeed simply by expressing the inner mind of its author, warts and all? If so, for how long?
– Is Dan Pussey the most brutal take-down of comics out there?
– Is bugfucking the height or nadir of comedy?
Upcoming episodes in our Fantagraphics miniseries: – Dungeon Quest/ Megg, Mogg, and Owl/ Prison Pit
– My Favorite Thing is Monsters/ Monsters
– Black Hole/ Dementia 21
– Love & Rockets (Gilbert Hernandez)
– Love and Rockets Library Editions:
– Heartbreak Soup
– Human Diastrophism
– Beyond Palomar
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Charlotte “Horny Redhead” Costigan, Zackie the Man-chanic, and special guest Sara Century begin a new series covering the renowned comic book publisher Fantagraphics. This is the first of two episodes covering Love and Rockets, focused on the work of Jaime Hernandez. Our second episode, coming in five months, will cover Gilbert Hernandez’ work.
Comics covered in this episode:
Love and Rockets Library Editions:
– Maggie the Mechanic
– The Girl from H.O.P.P.E.R.S.
– Perla La Loca
Topics discussed:
– How does a comic that is so specific to a time/place also feel so universal?
– Will Maggie and Hopey find true love???
– Is this comic unapproachable for new readers? But also is it the best comic ever written? Can the answer to both questions be “yes”?
Upcoming episodes in our Fantagraphics miniseries:
– Eightball
– Dungeon Quest/ Megg, Mogg, and Owl/ Prison Pit
– My Favorite Thing is Monsters/ Monsters
– Black Hole/ Dementia 21
– Love & Rockets (Gilbert Hernandez)
– Love and Rockets Library Editions:
– Heartbreak Soup
– Human Diastrophism
– Beyond Palomar
You can find Sara Century’s work at https://saracentury.com/
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Dungeon Zack and Shattered Charlotte wrap up our discussion on the work on Molly Knox Ostertag, covering three stand-alone graphic novels.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Girl From the Sea
– Shattered Warrior
– Dungeon & Dragons: Dungeon Club Vol. 1
Topics discussed:
– Does MKO’s artistic style suit the material of Shattered Warrior?
– What if a comic dared to ask “What if someone was horny for Ponyo?”
– Does Charlotte really just see me a cube with glasses?
Upcoming episodes in our Fantagraphics miniseries:
- Love & Rockets (Jaime Hernandez)
- Love and Rockets Library Editions:
- Maggie the Mechanic
- The Girl from H.O.P.P.E.R.S.
- Perla La Loca
- Love and Rockets Library Editions:
- Eightball
- Dungeon Quest/ Megg, Mogg, and Owl/ Prison Pit
- My Favorite Thing is Monsters/ Monsters
- Black Hole/ Dementia 21
- Love & Rockets (Gilbert Hernandez)
- Love and Rockets Library Editions:
- Heartbreak Soup
- Human Diastrophism
- Beyond Palomar
- Love and Rockets Library Editions:
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Witch Boy Zack and Shapeshifting Charlotte begin our discussion on the work on Molly Knox Ostertag, covering her three graphic novels in the Witch Boy Trilogy.
Comics covered in this episode:
– The Witch Boy
– The Hidden Witch
– The Midwinter Witch.
Topics discussed:
– Is there a difference in how representation should be handled in children’s media vs. media for adults?
– Are these books more successful for aiming squarely at child/teen audiences than trying to be for all ages?
– Why won’t Charlotte let me live my dream???
Upcoming episodes in our Molly Knox Ostertag miniseries:
– Girl from the Sea, Shattered Warrior, Dungeon & Dragons: Dungeon Club Vol. 1
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack and Charlotte begin our discussion on the work on Molly Knox Ostertag, covering her online work, including her current work on Substack.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Her online work, in order of how much we recommend reading it: Strong Female Protagonist, Darkest Night, How The Best Hunter In The Village Met Her Death, Lord of the Rings fan comics, Hourly Comics
Topics discussed:
– Why didn’t we include Strong Female Protagonist in the last series?!
– By not providing any clear answers, does SFP come across as more thoughtful, or is it dodging having to take a stance?
– Why are the teens so cruel (to me, specifically)?
Upcoming episodes in our Molly Knox Ostertag miniseries:
– The Witch Boy Trilogy: The Witch Boy, The Midwinter Witch, and The Hidden Witch
– Girl from the Sea, Shattered Sea, Dungeon & Dragons: Dungeon Club Vol. 1
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack and Charlotte complete our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of the Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips spy noir, Sleeper. We cover all 24 issues in the two volumes.
Topics discussed:
– If the stakes are felt, do plot details matter?
– Is this a subversion, or just what superhero comics are now?
– Don’t ask Charlotte about her Mission: Impossible opinions.
Upcoming episodes in our Molly Knox Ostertag miniseries:
– Her online work: Strong Female Protagonist, Darkest Night, How The Best Hunter In The Village Met Her Death, Lord of the Rings fan comics, Hourly Comics
– The Witch Boy Trilogy: The Witch Boy, The Midwinter Witch, and The Hidden Witch
– Girl from the Sea, Shattered Sea, Dungeon & Dragons: Dungeon Club Vol. 1
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack, Charlotte, and special guest Dave Busting continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of the Alan Moore run of Miracleman (1982). We cover all the issues in the newly released Omnibus.
Topics discussed:
– Is Alan Moore critiquing superhero comics? Taking them very seriously? Mocking them? Or a combination or the three?
– How groundbreaking was it for Moore to treat superheroes in this way?
– Who let this Dave jabroni in the recording booth?
Upcoming episodes in our Superhero Subversion miniseries: – Sleeper, vol. 1&2 2003
Upcoming episodes in our Molly Knox Ostertag miniseries:
– Her online work: Strong Female Protagonist, Darkest Night, How The Best Hunter In The Village Met Her Death, Lord of the Rings fan comics, Hourly Comics
– The Witch Boy Trilogy: The Witch Boy, The Midwinter Witch, and The Hidden Witch
– Girl from the Sea, Shattered Sea, Dungeon & Dragons: Dungeon Club Vol. 1
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack, Charlotte, and special guest Kelly Kanayama continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s The Boys (2006).
Topics discussed:
– What is Garth Ennis targeting with his anger in this comic?
– How do you make edgy comedy land?
– Is the Amazon series adaptation an improvement, or does it miss the point?
Upcoming episodes in our Superhero Subversion miniseries:
– Miracleman, 1982
– Sleeper, 2003
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack, Charlotte, and special guest Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard’s Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) Topics discussed: – Does Peter Cannon make a successful argument for fresh modes of comic creation? – How valuable is the legacy of Watchmen? – What kind of […]
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Zack and Charlotte (aka Zackita Wagner and Charlotte Leather) continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Warren Ellis (https://www.somanyofus.com/) and John Cassaday’s Planetary.
Topics discussed:
– Is Planetary just a series of references to pop culture or does it have something to say about those stories?
– Does it work as a series of one-off stories or as a complete tapestry? Both? Neither?!
– Are Ka-Zar and Zabu…. lovers?
Upcoming episodes in our Superhero Subversion miniseries:
– Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt, 2019
– The Boys, 2006
– Miracleman, 1982
– Listeners’ Choice, TBA
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack and Charlotte (aka Rors-Zach and Dr. Transhattan) kick off our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen.
Topics discussed:
– Is Watchmen really as good as its legacy suggests (yes, it is), or is it just nerds overvaluing a metatextual work (no, it isn’t)?
– Is a personal sense of overwhelming anxiety and despair necessary to appreciate this comic?!?
– How many ways can the 9 panel grid be utilized in one comic?!
Upcoming episodes in our Superhero Subversion miniseries:
– Planetary, 1999
– Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt, 2019
– The Boys, 2006
– Miracleman, 1982
– Listeners’ Choice, TBA
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear
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Zack and Charlotte END their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics!
Topics discussed include:
– What kind of animal is a shallot?
– Are fetishes in the DNA?
– Does the Ultimate Universe end with a bang or a whimper?
Comics covered in this episode:
-Ultimate FF #1 – #6
-Ultimate Spider-Man #200
-Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #1 – #12
-All-New Ultimates #1 – #12
Up Next Month:
Nothing, it’s over! JK, we’re beginning a new pod: Extra Issues, which will be release on the Patreon six months early before releasing on the MMY public feed.
Our first topic will be superhero subversions, and our first episode will be about Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen!
You can find Charlotte at https://twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Ultimate Year is credited to By Divine Right. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Zack and Charlotte continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics!
Topics discussed include:
– Does a robot need to be hot in order to love it?
– Can the heart ever be mended (from almost being murdered by your super-villain boyfriend last week)?
– Is Charlotte lying about wearing glasses? You decide!
Comics covered in this episode:
-Cataclysm Point One #0.1
-Cataclysm: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1
-Cataclysm: Ultimate X-Men #1-3
-Cataclysm: The Ultimate’s Last Stand #1
-Cataclysm: Ultimates #1
-Cataclysm: The Ultimate’s Last Stand #2
-Cataclysm: Ultimates #2-3
-Cataclysm: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #2-3
-Cataclysm: The Ultimate’s Last Stand #3-5
-Survive #1
Up Next for Episode Thirty-Four:
-Ultimate FF #1 – #6
-Ultimate Spider-Man #200
-Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #1 – #12
-All-New Ultimates #1 – #12
You can find Charlotte at https://twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Ultimate Year is credited to By Divine Right. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics!
Topics discussed include:
– Did THIS COMIC invent the idea of sentient plants?
– Charlotte finally PROVES that she can speak French.
– Should the Ultimate Universe be ending now? Is a wrap-up now wise?
Comics covered in this episode:
-Ultimate Comics X-Men #23-33
-Ultimate Comics Iron Man #1-4
-Ultimate Comics Ultimates #25-30
-Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #23-28
Up Next for Episode Thirty-Three:
-Cataclysm Point One #0.1
-Cataclysm: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1
-Cataclysm: Ultimate X-Men #1-3
-Cataclysm: The Ultimate’s Last Stand #1
-Cataclysm: Ultimates #1
-Cataclysm: The Ultimate’s Last Stand #2
-Cataclysm: Ultimates #2-3
-Cataclysm: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #2-3
-Cataclysm: The Ultimate’s Last Stand #3-5
-Survive #1
You can find Charlotte at https://twitter.com/fierrocharlotte
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ultimate-marvel-universe-reading-order/
Music for My Ultimate Year is credited to By Divine Right. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play
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Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics!
Topics discussed include:
– What’s the point of the Ultimate line of Marvel if it’s as hard to get into as 616?
– Double Uncle Ben’d!
– HoXPoX is a cipher for discussing all mediocre comics.
Comics covered in this episode:
-Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #16.1 & #19-22
-Ultimate Comics X-Men #19-22
-Ultimate Comics Ultimates #19-24
-Ultimate Comics Wolverine #1-4
Up Next for Episode Thirty-Two:
-Ultimate Comics X-Men #23-33
-Ultimate Comics Iron Man #1-4
-Ultimate Comics Ultimates #25-30
-Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #23-28
You can find Charlotte at https://twitter.com/fierrocharlotte
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ultimate-marvel-universe-reading-order/
Music for My Ultimate Year is credited to By Divine Right. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play
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The post MUY #31: New Ultimate Wolverine appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Should this event be LONGER? – Is this Zack’s most cancellable verbal slip-up? – Should the French be allowed to vote in US elections? Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Comics X-Men #14-18.1 -Ultimate Comics Ultimates #13-18.1 -Ultimate […]
The post MUY #30: Divided We Fall / United We Stand Crossover! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – What makes Miles more than just “New Peter Parker”? – How does Ultimate Comics X-Men deal with the Mutant Metaphor being removed? – How much is Spider-Men fan service, and does it matter if it’s good? Comics covered […]
The post MUY #29: Ultimate Spider-Man & Ultimate X-Men appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Charlotte (and Dave, who blackmailed us into letting him be on the show again) continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Whose podcast is this, anyway?! – How did Hickman make an Ultimate Hawkeye comic one of the best in the entire line? – Our perpetual […]
The post MUY #28: Ultimate Hawkeye & Ultimates appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – How much should the extratextual spoilers of an event matter when reading a comic? – Thank you for creating Miles Morales, Brian… now leave! – Charlotte realizes Zack’s goldfish memory can be wielded against him. Comics covered in […]
The post MUY #27: Ultimate Fallout & The Debut of Miles Morales! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Should Hickman be leading a new Ultimate Universe? – Does hype for events ruin stories? – Giant vampires and vampire Hulk? It’s cool! We’re only human! Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Comics Thor #1 – #4 -Ultimate […]
The post MUY #26: Hickman’s Ultimate Thor & Ultimate Comics Avengers 3! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – What advantages does the smaller size of the Ultimate U bring? – Sue and Ben? Best FF couple confirmed? – No More Loeb Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Enemy #1-4 -Ultimate Mystery #1-4 -Ultimate Doom #1-4 -Ultimate […]
The post MUY #25: Ultimate Enemy Trilogy! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Aunt May’s Home for Wayward Super Boys. – Mark Millar, please explain yourself. – Nick Fury is simply irresistible, no matter how many times he sleep with your mom. Comics covered in this episode: – Ultimate Comics Spider-Man […]
The post MUY #24: Ultimate Comics Avengers 2 & Spidey! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Charlotte continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Ultimate Comics X #1-5 Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1-4 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1-6 (2009) Ultimate Avengers #1-6 Up Next for Episode Twenty-Four (05/01/22): Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #7 – #15 Ultimate Comics Avengers 2 #1 – #6 You […]
The post MUY #23: Ultimatum After Party appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack, Charlotte, and guest STAR Dave, continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Ultimatum #1-5 Ultimate Spider-Man #129-133 Ultimate X-Men #98-100 Ultimate Fantastic Four #58-60 Up Next for Episode Twenty-Three (04/01/22): Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1-4 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1-6 Ultimate Comics Avengers #1-6 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man […]
The post MUY #22: ULTIMATUM (W/ Guest STAR, Dave Buesing) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Charlotte continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Squadron Supreme #1-6 Ultimate X-Men #90-97 Ultimate Origins #1-5 Ultimate Hulk Annual #1 Ultimate X-Men/Fantastic Four Annual #1 Ultimate Fantastic Four/X-Men Annual #1 Up Next for Episode Twenty-Two (03/01/22): Ultimatum #1-5 Ultimate Spider-Man #129-133 Ultimate X-Men #98-100 […]
The post MUY #21: Ultimate Origins, Hulk, FF and X-Men! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Ashley continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Ultimate Fantastic Four #54-57 Ultimate Human #1-4 Ultimate Spider-Man #123-128 The Ultimates (v3) #1-5 Up Next for Episode Twenty-One (02/01/22): Squadron Supreme #1-6 Ultimate X-Men #90-97 Ultimate Origins #1-5 Ultimate Hulk Annual #1 Ultimate X-Men/Fantastic Four Annual […]
The post MUY #20: Ultimates 3 & Ultimate Human! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Ashley continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Should the mutant metaphor go deeper? * Did Mike Carey pull off his version of Thanos the second time around? * Kong is the coolest bro. Just a statement. Comics covered in this episode: – Ultimate X-Men #81-89 […]
The post MUY #19: Mutants, Thanos, & Kong! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Why robot so sexy? * Is Bendis just writing a lesser version of his own 616 Daredevil run here? * Invincible? Why are we debating this again? Comics covered in this episode: – Ultimate Vision #1-5 – Ultimate […]
The post MUY #18: Sexy, Sexy Ultimate Vision appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack, and special guest Monika Estrella Negra continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! You can find Monika at: https://twitter.com/negramonika1 https://authory.com/monikaestrellanegra Topics discussed include: * Why doesn’t Ultimate Fantastic Four work? * Has any comic wasted Thanos more than this? * Cable Logan is cool. Not a question, just a statement. Comics […]
The post MUY #17: Ultimate Thanos (W/ Monika Estrella Negra!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack, Dave, and special guest Monika Estrella Negra continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! You can find Monika at: https://twitter.com/negramonika1 https://authory.com/monikaestrellanegra Topics discussed include: * Does Ultimate Annual #2 take enough care with its subject matter? * Why is Greg Land? * Why does the Ultimate U have a hard time […]
The post MUY #16: Ultimate Powers & Clone Sagas (W/ Monika Estrella Negra!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Which characters in the Ultimate Universe can compete against the 616 versions? * What other writers do we fancast to work in the Ultimate U.? * Why are there so many dang wiseacres in these comics?! Show some […]
The post MUY #15: Ultimate Spider-Man & Fantastic Four/X-Men Crossover! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Are we starting to feel the effects of the 10+ year Bendis run of USM? * Is Kitty/Peter a smart choice for the Ultimate Universe? * How do we give credit to By Divine Right for our theme […]
The post MUY #14: Spidey & the X-Men! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Why is Ultimate Gah Lak Tus such a disappointment? * What even is Miller’s sense of humor? * Could 2020 Marvel get away with killing a U.S. first lady? Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Extinction #1-5 -Ultimates […]
The post MUY #13: Ultimate Gah Lak Tus! Wolverine vs Hulk! Ultimates v2! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Why does Dave yell at us? * Do artists like Steve Dillon and Jae Lee work best only with certain kinds of stories? * When/if will someone besides Millar or Bendis soar in the Ultimate U? Comics covered […]
The post MUY #12: Ultimate Secret & Ultimates Vol. 2! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * What spark does the Ultimate U really need to soar? * Why does the Ultimate Universe bring such so-so work out of acclaimed writers? * What does it mean to malt something? Comics covered in this episode: *Ultimate […]
The post MUY #11: Ultimate Nightmare & Friends! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * How does good dialogue function? Does tonal coherence with the story matter? * Why does Ultimate Fantastic Four exist? * How Brian K. Vaughan created a new and improved version of Mr. Sinister. Comics covered in this episode: […]
The post MUY #10: Brian K. Vaughan’s Ultimate X-Men! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Is being breezy and fun enough for a comic? * Does USM do justice to Gwen Stacy’s end? * Is Ultimate Adventures really the hidden gem/ masterpiece that Dave Zack says it is? Comics covered in this episode: […]
The post MUY #9: Ultimate Carnage & Ultimate Adventures! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Should Sinister Six be more unforgiving of Nick Fury? * Dave and Zack don’t find Black Cat sexy, MARK! * Happy to report that Ultimate Fantastic Four has no writer! Phew! Comics covered in this episode: *Ultimate Spider-Man […]
The post MUY #8: Ultimate Sinister Six & Ultimate Doctor Doom! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Should you take Mark Millar’s Marvel work seriously? * Dave’s (embarrassing?) Y: The Last Man confession! * The question of if Marvel sexualizes teen girls. Comics covered in this episode: Ultimate War #1-4 Ultimate X-Men #26-33 *Ultimate Spider-Man […]
The post My Ultimate Year #7: Ultimate War & More! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack & Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Ooh boy, if you like digressions, this is the ep for you! * Is Jean Grey a vessel for an unfathomably old cosmic entity or just a surly teen? * Man, Cyclops is a narc. * Podcast Boy […]
The post My Ultimate Year #6: Ultimate Fantastic Four Launches (And More)! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Dave read & discuss every single issue of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe! Topics discussed include: * Is critiquing Mark Bagley’s actual human face fair game for a couple comic podcasters? * Whose face does Zack like? * Should Zack have to face consequences for his opinions on Bagley’s art? On this episode we cover the […]
The post My Ultimate Year #5: Ultimates Season One Concludes + Spider-Man! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Zack and Dave read & discuss every single issue of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe! This episode Ultimates launches, and more from Ultimate Spider-Man and Ultimate X-Men! Topics discussed include: * How much can Doc Ock bench? * Is Professor X manipulating our minds into enjoying Ultimate X-Men? * How squeamish should we feel about liking the Ultimates so much? […]
The post My Ultimate Year #4: Ultimates by Millar & Hitch Begins! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Marvel’s Ultimate Universe continues its origins. Bendis Spider-Man! Millar X-Men! Team-Ups! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Ultimate Spider-Man #8-13 Ultimate X-Men #7-14 Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #10-16 Up Next: Ultimate Spider-Man #14-21 Ultimate X-Men #15-20 Ultimates #1-6 You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald […]
The post My Ultimate Year #3: Spider-Man & X-Men Settling Into the Ultimate Universe appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Marvel’s Ultimate Universe continues its origins. Ultimate X-Men! Ultimate Elektra (and Daredevil)! Ultimate… Iron Man??? On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Ultimate Elektra #1-5 Ultimate Iron Man #1-5 Ultimate Iron Man II #1-5 Ultimate X-Men #1-6 + 1/2 Up Next: Ultimate Spider-Man #8-13 Ultimate X-Men #7-14 Ultimate Marvel […]
The post My Ultimate Year #2: Strange Origins & Ultimate X-Men! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Marvel’s Ultimate Universe is born! Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Team-Up, and Daredevil & Elektra! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Ultimate Spider-Man #1-7 Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #1-8 Ultimate Daredevil & Elektra #1-4 Up Next: Ultimate Elektra #1-5 Ultimate Iron Man #1-5 Ultimate Iron Man II #1-5 Ultimate X-Men #1-6 […]
The post My Ultimate Year #1: Ultimate Origins! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.