Deconstructing Comics #385 (Flashback): The Legacy Of ‘Starman’
FLASHBACK! The 1990s DC series Starman is one of comicdom’s most fondly remembered series. Interestingly, says series author James Robinson,
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 9 — “Mother”
Tamiya Ryoko discovers that you can’t fool Mom: if your body has been taken over by a parasyte, she’ll know
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘What The Actual F*#k Is Happening?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Critiquing Comics #243: ‘Fables Of Fear’ And ‘Black Plastic’
Fables of Fear is an anthology horror title by Karl Brandt and David Parsons. Tim and Adam discuss; there are
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Where The F*#k Was The Rock?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 8 — “Species”
The parasyte Mr. A terrorizes the school! Can Shinichi do what needs to be done to keep his classmates from
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Who The F*#k Is The Crop-Dusting Bride?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #210 (Flashback): Jillian Tamaki Interview
FLASHBACK! Skim is a coming-of-age graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki, and drawn by her cousin Jillian Tamaki. Jillian works primarily
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Deconstructing Comics #839: The Fantastic Four On Film — ‘Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer’ (2007)
This week we look at the movie that was based on the “Galactus Trilogy” of Fantastic Four #48-50, Fantastic Four: Rise of
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‘Who the F*#k is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Where The F*#k Is Paul?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Ch 7 — “Attack”
Migi senses a parasyte is coming to the school to kill him and Shinichi! Can Shinichi do what’s needed to
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The Sunday Spotlight: The ‘Mummy Did A Poo!’ Edition
It’s The Sunday Spotlight, your weekly round-up of comics cultural stuff I’ve seen…
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘How Much Is That Polly Pocket?”
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #838: ‘The Fantastic Four’ On Film — The Galactus Trilogy
One of the most famous Fantastic Four stories is the “Galactus Trilogy” from Fantastic Four #48-50 in 1966. This story has
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“Who The F*#k Is Frank?” Also Asks “Should Bankrupt Companies Be Taking Pre-Orders?”
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #837: Jack Kirby’s ‘Captain America’ #206-208 — The Tiger, The Swine … And The Fish
When Steve and Sam foil an attempt by police from south of the border to arrest their friendly waiter, the
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Watch This: 2000 AD Offers An Intimate Interview With Simon Bisley
2000 AD Brand Manager Michael Molcher has a lengthy chat with legendary artist Simon Bisley known for his work on
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Chapter 6 — “Tamiya Ryoko” (AKA “Tamara Rockford”)
Shinichi’s teacher is a parasyte! Does that mean he and his classmates are in danger? Or, is Migi correct to
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DC And Realm Announce ‘DC High Volume: Batman’ Audio Dramas Featuring The Best Of Bat
DC and Realm today announced DC High Volume: Batman, a new scripted, weekly series featuring audio adaptations of DC’s greatest Batman
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Who The F*#k Are The Tetas?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #836: ‘Clyde Fans’ Reviewed By Two Fans
In Clyde Fans by Seth, two brothers run a fan company for fifty years. One might expect it to be prosaic,
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Why Isn’t Sabu In WWE 2k25?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Chapter 4 — “Studyholic”
In the 1990s, when Americans were just beginning to read manga, the translator had to either do a lot of
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘Is Jar Jar A Sith Lord?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #834: Jack Kirby’s ‘Captain America And The Falcon’ Vs A Bodybuilding Corpse
What’s that Kirby Crackle octopus chasing Cap and Falcon? And didn’t it used to be an oddly muscular, bald (naturally) corpse?
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks “Why Did It Take 24 Years?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present Who The F*#k Is Frank?. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #833: Jack Kirby’s ‘Cap And Falcon’ #201-203 — Who Are “The Night People”?
The Night People are looking for a superhero. But who are the Night People? Where do they come from? And what
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Full MANGA Alchemists: ‘Parasyte’ Chapter 4 — “Killer’s Aura”
This chapter of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s Parasyte gives us a lion preying on humans, and then recoiling in fear of a
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Deconstructing Comics #832: Michael Cohen, Comics Price Guides, ‘Peanuts’, And More
Michael Cohen has created comics such as Strange Attractors and Tangled River, and is credited with helping to create the
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‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’ Also Asks ‘What Is Rob Liefeld’s Problem With Marvel?’
The Toy Experts Johnny Jimenez and Steve Johnston present ‘Who The F*#k Is Frank?’. Joining them to discuss comics, toys,
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Deconstructing Comics #831: The Fantastic Four On Film — ‘Fantastic Four’ (2005) Pt 2
While the 2005 film Fantastic Four gives us, debatably, a well-cast group of heroes, with plenty of comics-accurate details, the script
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