Indie Comics Spotlight: Wasted Space (copyright infringement free re-release)

It is time for episode 27 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a show from the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC!Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that episode's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles!For this 27th instalment, we look back at Batman Year Two from Mike W.Barr, Alan Davis & Todd McFarlane, published by DC Comics in 1987. This roller coaster of a story takes Batman on a physical and emotional journey that he may never recover from.This week, Max is joined by the amazing Kevin McCluskey, one of the minds behind the fantastic www.weseetheworldinbendaydots.com. For any comic book fans, this website is an absolute must!If you want to get in touch with Max about comics or to suggest any future shows, please say to him on Twitter @maxybyrne. You can read his reviews of all kinds of content at www.dcworld.org.uk, www.darknightnews.com, www.fantasticuniverses.com, and www.getyourcomicon.com

Since the original release of this episode, the world has lost the myth the legend Steven J. Ray. Please listen to this and hear the joy in his voice. We miss him. Tony and Steve cover Vault Comics masterpiece Wasted Space by Michael Moreci and Hayden Sherman. Wasted Space is described by its creators thusly: It is like putting Philip K. Dick and Preacher in a blender and taking a sip.If you want to talk with Tony you can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/.

Is Christian Slater an Icon? Yep.

It is time for episode 25 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a show from the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC!Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that episode's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles!For this 25th installment, we look back at the classic Marvels from Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross, published by Marvel Comics in 1994. This groundbreaking story revisits several decades of Marvel history from the vantage point of an everyman, Phil Sheldon. A visual feast, this story is unquestionably one of the greatest of all time.This week, Max is joined by the ubiquitous Dave Horrocks, co-founder of the Comics In Motion Network and host of so many amazing podcasts. A true renaissance man!If you want to get in touch with Max about comics or to suggest any future shows, please say to him on Twitter @maxybyrne. You can read his reviews of all kinds of content at www.dcworld.org.uk, www.darknightnews.com, www.fantasticuniverses.com, and www.getyourcomicon.com

This week, Tony is joined by Co-Host Ria and Ada McCartney is back to cover her suggestion of the award winning epic: SAGA. You can read the first issue here. Saga is an epic space opera/fantasy comic book series created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples, published monthly by Image Comics. The series is heavily influenced by Star Wars, and based on ideas Vaughan conceived both as a child and as a parent. It depicts two lovers from long-warring extraterrestrial races, Alana and Marko, fleeing authorities from both sides of a galactic war as they struggle to care for their newborn daughter, Hazel, who occasionally narrates the series.If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/.

Can't we all just get along?

It is time for episode 26 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a show from the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC!Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that episode's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles!For this 26th instalment, we look back at Batman Endgame from Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo, published by DC Comics in 2014. This twisted tale brings a close to the Joker/Batman rivalry within the New 52 era. Action packed and full of twists, this is one hell of a title.This week, Max is joined by the amazing Mike Burton, host of Genuine Chit-Chat and Star Wars: Comics in Canon, two wonderful shows that need to be listened to every week.If you want to get in touch with Max about comics or to suggest any future shows, please say to him on Twitter @maxybyrne. You can read his reviews of all kinds of content at www.dcworld.org.uk, www.darknightnews.com, www.fantasticuniverses.com, and www.getyourcomicon.com

This week, the plan was for Tony and the host of Genuine Chit Chat and Star Wars Comics in Cannon, Mike Burton, the official ICS Mark Russell guest of record to talk about Mark’s scathing, hysterical political satire, The Flintsones.The Flintstones, Vol. 1byMark Russell (Goodreads Author),Steve Pugh (Illustrations)Fred and Barney reunite for Mark Russell's modern take on Hanna-Barbera's most famous stone-age family! This new series starring the first family of Bedrock (and civilization, really) tells the story of who we are and why we do what we do as if it all began with Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and the rest of the citizens of Bedrock. Shining a light on humanity's ancient customs and institutions in a funny origin story of human civilization, Mark Russell (PREZ) blends modern interpretations with Hanna-Barbera's classic character's, bringing a breath of fresh stone-age air. Hanna-Barbera has created some of the most recognizable animated characters of all time. As part of DC Comics' re-imagination of cartoons like Scooby-Doo, The Flintsones, Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, and Wacky Racers, these new series will be infused with modern and contemporary concepts while keeping the heart and soul of the classic animation.If you want to talk with Tony you can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/.

This show was recorded a LONG time ago. We are finally releasing it. Can you separate art from the person? We discuss this through the lens of Batman. Hang on.

It is time for episode 24 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a show from the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC!Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that episode's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles!For this 24th instalment, we look back at the classic Old Man Logan run by the legendary Mark Millar, published by Marvel Comics in 2008/2009. This milestone story, set 50 years into the future, showcases a world where most of the heroes have been wiped out by a villainous coup.This week, Max is joined by the amazing JAC of I Am Jac’s Musings and co-host of the fantastic Season’s Greetings show, found right here on the Comics In Motion Network.If you want to get in touch with Max about comics or to suggest any future shows, please say to him on Twitter @maxybyrne. You can read his reviews of all kinds of content at www.dcworld.org.uk, www.darknightnews.com, www.fantasticuniverses.com, and www.getyourcomicon.com