Episode 559 - FalChris and the Wilson Soldier #5: 1987 (Part 2)

The cartoonist behind the Flash Gordon newspaper strip joins us for the show this week to talk about the differences between strips and comic books, what makes Flash so timeless, classic movie serials, and a whole lot more!

It's Jurgies time again! How will Dan Jurgens and some new artists (namely Erik Larsen and Andy Kubert) follow the heights of #25? Get ready for balls and chains aplenty!Covering Thor (1998) #26-31.

We're working through our tiredness to bring you two full hours of ranking comic book stories, including some classic Superman!

Our pal Erica Henderson is back this week to talk about the 2024 Harley Quinn annual, which she wrote, drew and colored! We also discuss Kraven; fashion; whether Erica and Matt are too mean to Chris on their other podcast, Friends 'Till the End; and more!

Matt and Chris took some listener questions this episode, including about our own comics, the price point of monthly comics, our dream entrance music, and much more!

Let's get Raw once again! This time around, we're talking about moments featuring Judge Dredd, Magneto, the Transformers, and yes, a Dragon Ball character.

To honor the legendary Akira Toriyama, we read a story from Dragon Ball Super that Chris says embodies everything great about Dragon Ball! And guess what? It ruled.

Yes, it's time for Thor #25! Not only do Thor and Thanos do battle in this monumental issue, but Mangog gets got. We go through it all beat by beat.

Our close personal friends Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum are back on the show this week to talk all things Minor Threats: the second volume of the main series, The Fastest Way Down, and the upcoming Barfly! Plus, we get into the weird, for-heads-only comics we love!

Spring is here, and it's time once again to rank comic book stories! This time, we've got some Batman, some early Fantastic Four, and yes, Witchblade.