Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dead Orbit this week! They talk about Stokoe’s art working within the Alien universe, when time jumps are necessary, and the design of the Xenomorph itself! They also review X-Men #21 and Basilisk #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 The post 290 – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Sweet Tooth today! They discuss Lemire’s strange art, the subtle optimism of his post-apocalypse, and its comparison to The Walking Dead. They also review Shang-Chi #1 and Red Room #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe The post 289 – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Spider-Man: Life Story this week! They talk about what if stories, the legacy of Spider-Man, and the Watchmanification of super heroes. They also review Future State: Gotham #1 and Heroes Reborn #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire The post 288 – Spider-Man: Life Story by Zdarsky & Bagley appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the exquisite Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson! They talk about his incredible art, if its an essential Wonder Woman story, and what makes him such a special creator. They also review Way of X #1 and Batman/Fortnite #1! The post 287 – Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Captain America this week! They talk about their disappointment, the discontinuity of art, and the lack of a compelling perspective. They also review Green Lantern #1 and Project Patron #1! The post 286 – Captain America Vol 1-4 by Coates, Yu, Kubert, Masters, & Quinn appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sentient this week. They talk about the absolute gut punch that is the story, the excellence of execution in all aspects, and Walta’s perfect art. They also review Harley Quinn #1 and Beta Ray Bill #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Captain America (2018) Vol 1-4 The post 285 – Sentient by Lemire & Walta appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Department of Truth this week! They talk about the prescience of the story, the nuance and maturity of the writing, and the effectiveness of the art and storytelling! They also review The Joker #1 and Ultramega #1! Buy Robbie’s newest book, Regrowth Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sentient by Jeff Lemire & GH Walta The post 284 – The Department of Truth Vol 1 by Tynion IV & Simmonds appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Kill Six Billion Demons this week! They talk about all its style, the incredible characters, and its usage of form! They also review Infinite Frontier #0 and The Swamp Thing #1! Pre-Order Regrowth Eric’s Patreon The post 283 – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about We Only Find Them When They’re Dead this week! They talk about space gods, style over substance, and disappointment. They also review Eternals #2 and ORCS! #1! Floppies Fortnightly Immortal Hulk Flatline #1Eternals #2Sword #3Future State Superman Worlds of War #2ORCS! #1 Nerd Boy Book Club We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol 1 by Ewing & Di Meo Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon The post 282 – We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol 1 by Ewing & Di Meo appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter David’s The Incredible Hulk today! They discuss what sets it apart from modern superhero comics, touch on the brilliance of Future Imperfect itself, and talk about the comfort it brings. They also review three Future State books and Transformers: Beast Wars #1! Floppies Fortnightly Future State: Superman: Worlds of War #1Future State: Suicide Squad #1Future State: Superman vs Imperious Lex #1I Breathed A Body #1Transformers: Beast Wars #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Incredible Hulk Epic Collection – Future Imperfect by David, Frank, & Perez Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol 1 by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo The post 281 – Incredible Hulk Epic Collection – Future Imperfect by David, Frank, & Perez appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about terrible monsters killing children this week! They discuss the effective construction of a badass lead, the suitably flawed cast, and the gripping storytelling! They also review The Eternals #1 and a slate of Future State books! Floppies Fortnightly Sword #2Eternals #1Future State: Dark Detective #1Future State: The Next Batman #1Future State:Kara Zor-El, Superwoman #1Future State: Swamp Thing #1Future State: Wonder Woman #1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Incredible Hulk Epic Collection Vol 20 by Peter David and Dale Keown The post 280 – Something is Killing the Children Vol 1-2 by Tynion IV & Dell’Edera appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020! They discuss their favorite writers and artists, the confusing choices of the last year, and the comics that were comfort food in 2020. They also review Beastlands #1 and King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #16Avengers #40King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1Detective Comics #1033Beastlands #1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’Edera The post 279 – The Eighth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the King this week! They discuss Kirby’s insane art, his incredible impact on comics, and why Eric has turned the corner on him. We also review The King in Black #1 and Batman/Catwoman #1! Floppies Fortnightly SWORD #1King in Black #1Batman/Catwoman #1Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1Justice League: Endless Winter #1 Nerd Boy Book Club New Gods by Jack Kirby Next time – The Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards The post 278 – New Gods by Jack Kirby appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Japan Academy this week! They touch on author appeal, the caricature of the wrestlers, and who exactly the book is for. They also the finale of X of Swords and Sea of Sorrows #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Force #14Hellions #6Cable #6X-Men #15Excalibur #15X of Swords: Destruction #1Sea of Sorrows #1 Nerd Boy Book Club New Japan Academy Vol 1 by Hiroku Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – New Gods by Jack Kirby The post 277 – New Japan Academy Vol 1 by Hiroku appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Maximum Carnage this week. They talk about 90s comics, the extreme escalation of the massive amount of characters, and the impact its had on comics in general! They also review Punchline #1 and Crossover #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #14Marauders #14Marauders #15Excalibur #14Wolverine #7Punchline #1Crossover #1Power Rangers #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Maximum Carnage Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New Japan Academy Vol 1 The post 276 – Maximum Carnage appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Redlands this week. They discuss the heavy, heavy topics therein, Del Rey’s art, and the right mindset for engaging with art. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #3 and continue with X of Swords! Floppies Fortnightly TMNT: The Last Ronin #1Batman: Three Jokers #3Batman #101Excalibur #13X-Men #13X of Swords: Stasis #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Redlands Vol 1-2 by Jordie Bellaire & Vanesa Del Rey Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Maximum Carnage The post 275 – Redlands Vol 1-2 by Jordie Bellaire & Vanesa Del Rey appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Akira Toriyama’s Dr. Slump! They talk about the endless amount of gags, the incredible influence the manga had, and the qualities that haven’t aged as well. They also review the newest chapters of X of Swords and Rorschach #1! Floppies Fortnightly Wolverine #6X-Force #13Marauders #13Hellions #5New Mutants #13Cable #5Commanders in Crisis #1Rorschach #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Redlands by Jordie Bellaire & Vanesa Del Rey The post 274 – Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dog Man this week! They talk about Pilkey’s simple but effective art, the dumb but fun gags, and the nature of stories we tell children. They also review X of Swords #1 and Batman: Three Jokers #2! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1025Batman: Three Jokers #2Immortal She-Hulk #1X of Swords: Creation #1X-Factor #4Department of Truth #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Dr Slump by Akira Toriyama The post 273 – Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie finish their journey through Grant Morrison’s Batman this week! They talk about incomprehensibility, the variety of great artists, and the building of the mythos of Batman. They also review Overwatch: Tracer #1 and President Werewolf #1! Floppies Fortnightly Giant Size X-Men: Storm #1Empyre: Fallout #1Empyre: Aftermath #1Overwatch: Tracer #1President Werewolf #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, Batman Inc Vol 1-2 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey The post 272 – Grant Morrison’s Batman Part 3 of 3 appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie continue their trip through Grant Morrison’s Batman run with Final Crisis and Batman and Robin! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the unbelievable amount of characters, and the nature of complexity in comics. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #1 and Empyre #6! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #6Black Widow #1Daredevil Annual #1Batman: Three Jokers #1Batgirl #48We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Final Crisis, Batman & Robin Vol 1-3 by Morrison, Jones, Quitely, & Irving Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Return of Bruce Wayne, Batman Inc Vol 1-2 The post 271 – Final Crisis, Batman & Robin Vol 1-3 by Morrison, Jones, Quitely, & Irving appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are beginning their three episode journey into Grant Morrison’s Batman run, this time with Batman and Son, The Black Glove, and Batman RIP. They talk about Morrison’s strengths and weaknesses, the use of orientalist tropes, and the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. They also review Empyre #5 and Harley Quinn #75! Floppies Fortnightly Shadow Service #1Maestro #1Empyre #5Batman #97Harley Quinn #75 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman and Son, The Black Glove, Batman RIP by Morrison, Kubert, Williams III, & Daniel Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Final Crisis, Batman and Robin Vol 1-3 The post 270 – Batman and Son, The Black Glove, Batman RIP by Morrison, Kubert, Williams III, & Daniel appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Coda this week! They talk about the brilliant art, the touching story, and its effect on both of them. They also review Empyre #3 and #4 AND Fire Power #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #3Empyre #4Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1X-Factor #1Fire Power #1Fire Power #2That Texas Blood #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Coda by Simon Spurrier & Matias Bergara Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batman and Son, Batman: Black Glove, and Batman: R.I.P. The post 269 – Coda by Simon Spurrier & Matias Bergara appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about more Immortal Hulk this episode! They touch on the depth to the book’s insanity, the surprising themes, and Bennett’s horrifying art. They also review Empyre #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Bliss #1Empyre #1Empyre #2Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1Giant Size X-Men: Magneto #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Immortal Hulk Vol 3-6 by Al Ewing & Joe Bennett Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Coda Vol 1-3 by Simon Spurrier & Matias Bergara The post 268 – Immortal Hulk Vol 3-6 by Al Ewing & Joe Bennett appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Secret Warriors this week! They compare Caselli and Vitti’s art, talk about how Hickman has grown as a writer, and discuss the rarity of good Nick Fury stories. They also review Empyre #0: Fantastic Four and Harley Quinn Black White & Red #3! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: Fantastic FourHarley Quinn Black White Red #3The Goddamned: The Virgin Brides #1Hindsight #1Devil’s Highway #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Secret Warriors Vol 1-6 by Hickman, Caselli, & Vitti Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Immortal Hulk Vol 3-6 by Al Ewing & Joe Bennett The post 267 – Secret Warriors Vol 1-6 by Hickman, Caselli, & Vitti appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Mob Psycho 100 this week! They discuss non-western storytelling, ONE’s art style, and the uniqueness of the themes. They also review Batman The Smile Killer #1 and Bleed Them Dry #1! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: AvengersBatman: The Smile Killer #1That Texas Blood  #1Bleed Them Dry #1The Black Rubric #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Mob Psycho 100 Vol 1-4 by ONE Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Secret Warriors Vol 1-6 by Hickman and Caselli The post 266 – Mob Psycho 100 Vol 1-4 by ONE appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dark Nights: Metal by Snyder and Capullo! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the power of event comics, and the wrong kind of big and stupid. They also review The Death of Nancy Drew #1 and Old Haunts #1! Floppies Fortnightly New Mutants #10Nancy Drew & The Hardy Boys: The Death of Nancy Drew #1The Boys: Dear Becky #1Old Haunts #1Decorum #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Dark Nights: Metal by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Mob Psycho 100 Vol 1-4 by ONE The post 265 – Dark Nights: Metal by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about One Punch Man this week! They discuss consecutive normal punches, shonen tropes, and how it compares to western superhero traditions. They also review Avengers #33, Rogue Planet #1, and The Crossing #1! Floppies Fortnightly Avengers #33Venom #25Rogue Planet #1The Crossing #1Valhalla Awaits #1 Nerd Boy Book Club One Punch Man Vol 1-5 by ONE & Yusuke Murata Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Dark Nights: Metal by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo The post 264 – One Punch Man Vol 1-5 by ONE & Yusuke Murata appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Gotham Academy this week! They talk about how comics have changed in the short five years since it debuted, discuss the supporting cast, and touch on the overall tone of the book. They also review millenium #1 and Poe Noir #1! Floppies Fortnightly Millenium #1Poe NoirLonely God’s Shadow #1Youth #1Meta #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Gotham Academy Vol 1-3 by Cloonan, Fletcher, & Kerschl Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – One Punch Man Vol 1-5 by Yusuke Murata The post 263 – Gotham Academy Vol 1-3 by Cloonan, Fletcher, & Kerschl appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about James Bond today! They discuss Ellis’ ability in craft, Masters’ skill in drawing action scenes, and the mythos behind the Bond character. They also review GR-8 #1 and The Wolf and the Crow #1! Floppies Fortnightly GR-8 #1Tickets to Terror #1The Wolf and the Crow #1Space is Awful #1Hacksaw Jim Duggan #1 Nerd Boy Book Club James Bond Vol 1-2 by Warren Ellis & Jason Masters Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Gotham Academy Vol 1-3 The post 262 – James Bond Vol 1-2 by Ellis & Masters appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Witch Hat Atelier this week! They discuss Shirahama’s influences, the cuteness of the characters and story, and the masterful art. They also review FAB #1 and Beast Heart! Strikers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Fab #1North #1Beast Heart Strikers #1Godhark #0Streamliner #1: Bye-bye Lisa Dora Nerd Boy Book Club Witch Hat Atelier Vol 1-3 by Kamome Shirahama Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – James Bond Vol 1-2 by Ellis & Masters The post 261 – Witch Hat Atelier Vol 1-3 by Kamome Shirahama appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Money Shot this week! They talk about the strength of its storytelling, the absurdity of the story, and the struggles of independent comics during the pandemic. They also review Hellions #1 and No One’s Rose #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #9Hellions #1Wolverine #2Road to Empyre #1No One’s Rose #1On the Stump #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Money Shot Vol 1 by Seeley, Beattie,& Isaacs Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Witch Hat Atelier Vol 1-3 by Kamome Shirahama The post 260 – Money Shot Vol 1 by Seeley, Beattie,& Isaacs appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Hard Tomorrow today, by Eleanor Davis! They discuss the gut-wrenching story, Davis’ amazing art, and the book’s prescient theme. They also review Decorum #1 and X-Ray Robot #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #8Outlawed #1Wicked Things #1X-Ray Robot #1Decorum #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Money Shot Vol 1 by Seeley, Beattie, & Isaacs The post 259 – The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sara this week! They talk about Epting’s art, Ennis’ restraint in his writing, and the use of theme to deliver a grim tone. They also review X-Men #7 and Billionaire Island #1! Floppies Fortnightly Strange Adventures #1Strange Academy #1Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1X-Men #7Billionaire Island #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Sara by Ennis and Epting Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis The post 258 – Sara by Ennis & Epting appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking all about Darth Vader this week! They discuss how you tell a compelling story with such an iconic character, dig into how the Star Wars mythos is used in comics, and debate about how important it is for such recognizable characters to be on model. They also review Wolverine #1 and Bang #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #6Wolverine #1Gwen Stacy #1Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #2Tartarus #1On the Stump #1Bang #1Doctor Tomorrow #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Darth Vader by Kieron Gillen & Salvador Larroca Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sara by Garth Ennis & Steve Epting The post 257 – Darth Vader by Kieron Gillen & Salvador Larroca appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites, Eric and Robbie talk about Doomsday Clock this week! They discuss if a sequel to Watchman is necessary, how the Watchmen characters fit into the DCU, and if the end product is worth it. They also review X-Men/Fantastic Four #1 and Dark Agnes #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #5X-Force #6X-Men/Fantastic Four #1Thor #2Dark Agnes #1Jisei #1Teller #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Doomsday Clock by Johns & Frank Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Darth Vader Vol 1-4 by Gillen & Larroca The post 256 – Doomsday Clock by Johns & Frank appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter Cannon this week! They discuss the meta-narrative, the meta-meta narrative, and ask who this comic book is for. They also review Atlantis Attacks #1 and Wonder Woman #750! Floppies Fortnightly Iron Man 2020 #1Atlantis Attacks #1Guardians of the Galaxy #1Wonder Woman #750Ghostbusters: Year One #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Peter Cannon Thunderbolt Vol 1 by Kieron Gillen & Caspar Wjingaard Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Doomsday Clock by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank The post 255 – Peter Cannon Thunderbolt Vol 1 by Kieron Gillen & Caspar Wjingaard appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking more about Berserk! They talk about its dynamite art, its pacing, and its problematic aspects. They they also review Thor #1 and Hawkeye: Freefall #1! Floppies Fortnightly Hawkeye: Freefall #1Star #1Thor #1X-Men #4X-Force #5Daphne Byrne #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Berserk Vol 4-14 by Kentaro Miura Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt by Kieron Gillen & Caspar Wijngaard The post 254 – Berserk Vol 4-14 by Kentaro Miura appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomite! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best, the worsts, and the in-betweens in the year in comics this episode. They talk about their highs, lows, and give out awards for their favorite comics of the year. They also review Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1 and Incoming #1! Floppies Fortnightly Incoming #1Dr. Strange #1Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1The Low, Low Woods #1The Kill Lock #1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Berserk Vol 4-14 The post 253 – The Seventh Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Berserk this week! They talk about dudes getting chopped in half, cute elves, and Miura’s terrific art. They also review Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1 and Red Mother #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #3X-Force #3Red Mother #1The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1Criminal Macabre: The Big Bleed Out #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Berserk Vol 1-3 by Kentaro Miura Next time on Handsome Boys Comics Hour – The 2019 Handies Award Show! The post 252 – Berserk Vol 1-3 by Kentaro Miura appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Invisible Kingdom this week! They discuss Ward’s art, the pacing, and our expectations. They also review John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 and Killadelphia #1! Floppies Fortnightly John Constantine: Hellblazer #1Basketful of Heads #2Killadelphia #1Excalibur #2Marauders #2New Mutants #2X-Force #2Amazing Mary Jane #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Invisible Kingdom Vol 1 by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward The post 251 – Invisible Kingdom Vol 1 by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Batman: Year One! They talk about Mazzucchelli’s transcendent art, Miller’s writing, and why it remains a part of the canon. They also review X-Force #1 and Family Tree #1! Floppies Fortnightly Family Tree #1B.b. free #1The Batman’s Grave #2Doctor Doom #2New Mutants #1X-Force #1Fallen Angels #1X-Men #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman: Year One by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Invisible Kingdom by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward The post 250 – Batman: Year One by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Pumpkinheads this week! We talk about the lovely simplicity of the story, Faith Erin Hicks’ great art, and doom metal goat yoga. They also review Marauders #1 and Basketful of Heads #1! Floppies Fortnightly SFSX #2Basketful of Heads #1Joker: Killer Smile #1Amazing Mary Jane #1Marauders #1Excalibur #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli The post 249 – Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Emperor Joker this week! They talk about their Joker, comedy comics, and writing for the collection. They also review X-Men #1 and The Batman’s Grave #1! Floppies Fortnightly The Batman’s Grave #1Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity #1Doctor Doom #1Powers of X #6X-Men #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Superman – Emperor Joker by Loeb, McGuinness, Kelly, & Mahnke Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks The post 248 – Superman – Emperor Joker by Loeb, McGuinness, Kelly, & Mahnke appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Raina Telgemeier’s new book this week! They talk about the astounding maturity of the book, how they wish they had it as kids, and Telgemeier’s incredible storytelling. They also review SFSX #1 and Harleen #1! Floppies Fortnightly Everything #2The White Trees #2Strange Skies Over East Berlin #1SFSX #1Harleen #1Powers of X #5House of X #6 Nerd Boy Book Club Guts by Raina Telgemeier Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Emperor Joker by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness The post 247 – Guts by Raina Telgemeier appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Murder Falcon this week. They talk about Johnson’s unparalleled art, the simple but heartfelt plot, and the power of metal! They also review King Thor #1 and the newest House and Powers of X! Floppies Fortnightly Spider-Man #1King Thor #1Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain #1Powers of X #4House of X #5 Nerd Boy Book Club Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Guts by Raina Telgemeier The post 246 – Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing up The Boys this episode, and boy oh boy, do they not enjoy it! They talk about its various problematic attitudes, how it completely fails its characters, and how the ending disconnects entirely from the work itself. They also review Marvel Comics #1000 and Batman/Superman #1! Floppies Fortnightly Spawn #300Pretty Deadly: The Rat #1Tommy Gun Wizards #1Test #3Everything #1Batman/Superman #1Marvel Comics #1000House of X #3House of X #4 Nerd Boy Book Club The Boys Vol 7-12 by Ennis, Braun, McCrea, Burns, & Robertson Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson The post 245 – The Boys Vol 7-12 by Ennis, Braun, McCrea, Burns, & Robertson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Boys this week! They talk about Ennis’ attempt to out-Preacher Preacher, their frustrations with the book, and why they still want to finish it. They also review The White Trees #1 and Ghost-Spider #1! Floppies Fortnightly Pretty Violent #1The White Trees #1Collapser #2Gwenpool Strikes Back #1Ghost-Spider #1Powers of X #2Powers of X #3 Nerd Boy Book Club The Boys Vol 1-6 by Ennis & Robertson Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Boys Vol 7-12 by Ennis & Robertson The post 244 – The Boys Vol 1-6 by Ennis & Robertson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the latter half of Y: The Last Man! They discuss how they were frustrated by the ending, its comparison to Lost, and its departure from its first half. They also review Powers of X #1 and House of X #2! Floppies Fortnightly Absolute Carnage #1No One Left to Fight #1-2Test #2Powers of X #1House of X #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Y: The Last Man Vol 6-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Boys Vol 1-6 by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson The post 243 – Y: The Last Man Vol 6-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first half of Y: The Last Man this week! They talk about how its aged, the comparisons to other books, and what sets it apart from other post-apocalyptic comics! They also review House of X #1 and Valkryie: Jane Foster #1! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #5Collapser #1Jimmy Olson #1Sword Master #1Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1House of X #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Y: The Last Man Vol 1-5 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra The post 242 – Y: The Last Man Vol 1-5 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back from a long break and are talking a bunch of wrestling this week, including The Comic Book Story of Professional Wresting. They talk about the excellent cartooning, its comprehensive nature, and about why pro wrestling appeals to them. They also review Lois Lane #1 and The Walking Dead #193! Floppies Fortnightly Young Guns Sketchbook #1Test #1Faithless #3Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice #1Lois Lane #1Walking Dead #193 Nerd Boy Book Club The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling by Sitterson & Moreno Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Y: The Last Man by Vaughan & Guerra Pod People on WMQ Comics The post 241 – The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling by Sitterson & Moreno appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.