Comics on Consoles

Episodes

1. 18

   Back-up Feature | Marvel's Iron Man VR Demo Impressions

   In this edition of the Comics on Consoles: Back-up Feature, host Chris Clow takes a look at the development of Sony IE and Camouflaj’s Iron Man VR, which was announced in 2019 before enduring developmental delays including a roadblock presented by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Now with a…

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   Jun 13, 2020

   1h 16m
2. 17

   Back-up Feature | Marvel's Spider-Man Review and Discussion

   For this edition of the Comics on Consoles: Back-up Feature, host Chris Clow shares his review and impressions of the seminal 2018 release Marvel’s Spider-Man, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 4. With the exodus of Batman...

   Jun 13, 2020

   1h 22m
3. 16

   Back-up Feature | 2020 Show Update

   Comics on Consoles host Chris Clow checks in with the listeners of the show to explain the long absence that the show has had, as well as a change to the in-development Issue #12. Plus, Chris announces the availability of Comics on Consoles Back-up Features, the new smaller-scale episodes that…

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   Jun 13, 2020

   8m
4. 15

   Issue #11.1: Discussion for Spider-Man (2000)

   Coinciding with the release of Insomniac Games' new project MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN and on the heels of ISSUE #11, COMICS ON CONSOLES is back with an all-new discussion revolving around SPIDER-MAN, developed by Neversoft Games and published by Activision in the year 2000! Joining Chris to talk about...

   Sep 6, 2018

   1h 51m
5. 14

   Issue #11: Spider-Man (2000)

   Coinciding with the release of Insomniac Games' new project MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN, COMICS ON CONSOLES returns as host CHRIS CLOW takes a look back at one of the most important comic book video games ever created: SPIDER-MAN, developed by Neversoft Games and published by Activision in the year 2000!...

   Sep 6, 2018

   1h 17m
6. 13

   Issue #10: Iron Man (2008)

   Timed to coincide with the theatrical release of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR and in celebration of the MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE's 10th anniversary, COMICS ON CONSOLES returns after a long absence to tell the story of the MCU hero who started it all: IRON MAN. In this issue, host CHRIS CLOW guides you...

   Apr 26, 2018

   1h 26m
7. 12

   Issue #9: Watchmen: The End is Nigh (2009)

   Comics on Consoles returns for its first new issue of 2017! In this issue, we inch the doomsday clock ever closer to midnight by profiling 2009's WATCHMEN: THE END IS NIGH. As the sole dedicated console game ever created out of the legendary limited series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, THE END…

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   Apr 17, 2017

   1h 34m
8. 11

   March 2017 Update

   I KNOW! Chris explains what's ahead for the future of Comics on Consoles, as well as what's been up with the delay in issue #9. Plus, details on how you can support the show and potentially be on it!

   Mar 2, 2017

   4m
9. 10

   Issue #8: Superman Returns (2006)

   In our delayed 8th issue (sorry!), Comics on Consoles returns to tackle a game featuring the original and undisputed superheroic icon. While Superman hasn't produced as many games as other comics-based properties, his games have certainly managed to make an impression on the public...just not a...

   Sep 4, 2016

   1h 40m
10. 9

    Issue #7: X-Men Legends (2004)

    Comics on Consoles returns for issue #7, where the show takes its very first journey to the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters by diving into the hit 2004 action RPG X-Men Legends. By giving listeners a concise and comprehensive history lesson in regards to the X-Men in comics, film, and video...

    Jul 1, 2016

    44m
11. 8

    Issue #6: The Punisher (2005)

    It's not vengeance. No, not vengeance...punishment. In issue #6 of Comics on Consoles, we examine perhaps one of the most shocking and violent comics-based games ever made in the form of 2005's The Punisher, developed by Volition, Inc. and published by THQ. Find out how the Punisher rode a roller...

    Apr 30, 2016

    1h 35m
12. 7

    Issue #5: Batman: Dark Tomorrow (With Special Guest Scott Peterson)

    In our fifth issue, Comics on Consoles heads into grim territory by examining one of the most infamously reviled examples of comics-based video games: 2003’s Batman: Dark Tomorrow! While the game itself is appropriately remembered as nearly unplayable due to terrible controls and awful camera...

    Mar 26, 2016

    1h 27m
13. 6

    Issue #4: Deadpool (2013)

    NSFW WARNING: This issue of Comics on Consoles contains audio clips from a game rated M for Mature by the ESRB, which includes foul language. It's February of 2016, which means that Marvel's Merc With a Mouth has burst onto the scene in movie theaters across the world. So, Comics on Consoles is...

    Feb 27, 2016

    46m
14. 5

    Issue #3: Hulk (2003)

    Comics on Consoles returns for the first new issue of 2016! The summer of 2003 saw the release of one of the single most polarizing comic book movies ever created in the form of director Ang Lee's Hulk. How exactly do you turn a film like that into a licensed superhero video game? The task fell…

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    Jan 24, 2016

    30m
15. 4

    Issue #2.1: Daredevil - The Canceled Video Game

    In this special "Point One" issue, host Chris Clow delves into the history for a comic book video game that came close to being released, but never ended up making it to store shelves: Encore and 5000ft Games' Daredevil, for the Xbox, PS2, and GameCube. Although it made it far enough along in...

    Dec 6, 2015

    15m
16. 3

    Issue #2: Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis (2003)

    In a (hopefully) infrequent occurrence without a discussion co-host, Comics on Consoles returns for its second issue to tackle perhaps one of the most reviled comic book video games ever made: 2003's Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis. Join host Chris Clow as he dives into the troubled production of…

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    Oct 24, 2015

    32m
17. 2

    Issue #1: Batman Begins (2005)

    It begins here! In the premiere issue of Comics on Consoles, host Chris Clow explores the history, critical reception, and overlooked impact of Eurocom and EA's comic book movie-based video game, Batman Begins! Find out what the game's combat system, focus on instilling fear in enemies, and…

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    Sep 5, 2015

    1h 21m
18. 1

    Issue #0: Secret Origin

    In this special #0 issue, host Chris Clow describes what Comics on Consoles is, how it came to be, and how you can help to get the first issue released! Learn about the idea that sparked the formation of the show, and what Chris hopes to bring to a topic that just doesn't seem to get a lot of...

    Aug 20, 2015

    7m