Comics Radar

Comics Radar 093 – Playing with My Battle Beast

Comics Radar — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:42:08 +0000

Image from the excellent and no longer in production webcomic, Lil Formers. Of course, the first thing we talk about is Avengers and why John is now Matt’s favorite hero. And when you have a movie that makes $200,000,000 dollars … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 092 – Ooo Pudding…

Comics Radar — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:48:22 +0000

I don’t know why Matt has an irrational dislike of Felicia Day. She’s the geek who became popular for being a geek. And Youtube likes her too. They gave her her own “Channel,” Geek & Sundry. Cartoons are back with … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 091 – Ye Olde Podcaste

Comics Radar — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:41:21 +0000

Matt & John went to the South Florida Renaissance Festival this weekend. Not actually together, or even on the same day, but they went this weekend and had fun. Am I wrong that they’ve basically become the Medieval/Fantasy equivalent of a … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 090 – Animality NOT Beastality

Comics Radar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:01:39 +0000

We had a better title for this episode, but I feel a certain social responsibility to use this space to tell you that the special type of combat finisher introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 was the Animality. Not Beastality. DO … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 089 – Dashing Hitler Moustache

Comics Radar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:38:53 +0000

Sorry, I thought I put this episode up already. I probably tried to blank it out, after Matt’s story of messing with a crazy person. Or my new really cool, really important job is already burning my brain cells. - DC … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 088 – Happy Hanukkah, Optimus Prime

Comics Radar — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:18:35 +0000

Happy Holidays.

Comics Radar 087 – John’s Callus

Comics Radar — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:28:16 +0000

Holy Carp, I forgot to put up the last episode. Sorry, things get busy here at Studio C around Christmas. Show Notes: - The Lizard from the Amazing Spider-Man movie REVEALED! - Booster Gold TV Series - Nicholas Cage’s … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 086 – If we were produced by Marvel, we would be cancelled by now.

Comics Radar — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:16:42 +0000

Every once in a while Matt and John get an opportunity to do a second episode in a month. Today, we talk about our Thanksgiving plans, Marvel’s Titular Genocide, the new Green Lantern cartoon and a handful of other things. … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 085 – Moist Fury

Comics Radar — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:27:02 +0000

Back with another Previews episode to go over November previews for books out in January. We kick off with a voicemail from Jelanie plugging his new website and asking if DC new 52 is making them more competitive for marvel, which … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 084 – Purple Pew Pew

Comics Radar — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:16:14 +0000

1. Dan Didio introduces the first Retcon of the new DCU. 2. Cartoon Network to add more DC comics animation/claymation and give Alfred guns. 3. Catman was/is a bisexual. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. 4. New Avengers Trailer, … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 083 – Boobies… Hell Nah.

Comics Radar — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:51:39 +0000

Matt & John tried to do a live episode, but my rig’s still not setup to handle live calls, so we go over the entirety of DC comics and the problems endemic in it. We also talk about the new … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 082 – Rick Santorum

Comics Radar — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:54:41 +0000

After listening to this episode, remember to Google “Santorum.” It has nothing to do with 99% of the episode, but worth searching for… when you’re not at work. I’m really sorry, it’s another 2.5 hour episode. We got a couple emails. … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 081 – Let’s Kill Hitler

Comics Radar — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:33:42 +0000

The August Episode. Ok, so we don’t kill hitler, but we do talk about the good Doctor and all the other comic news since last episode. Thanks to Derek from Comic Book Noise and Matt from Houston, TX for the voicemails. … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 080 – Now Banned in Germany

Comics Radar — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:00:40 +0000

Back with a new episode. Only 20 more until 100! There’s a lull in comics news as there usually is just prior to San Diego Comic Con, so things get a bit odd as we run for two and a … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 079 – Hey Him at John was not Bye Bye Bye

Comics Radar — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:30:21 +0000

That was the google translation from our voicemail this week. We’re back with a spoiler free review of Green Lantern, great disappointment that the Reb Brown Captain America costume won’t be in the new film and trash talking our way … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 078 – WTF DCU

Comics Radar — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:29:46 +0000

DC just anounced a major shift in September, as they plan on starting 52 first issues. This was such a big announcement, Matt and John decided to get together and talk about what’s going on and what it means for … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 077 – “I just went from 6pm to midnight”

Comics Radar — Mon, 30 May 2011 04:55:38 +0000

May Previews episode, at least this one is only two weeks late. I still have no idea what is wrong with iTunes. And unfortunately because you can no longer manually ping them, I can’t really know if I fixed the … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 076 – Only a month late….

Comics Radar — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:43:46 +0000

This is why I need to stay on my ADHD meds. -JC

Comics Radar 075 – In your Sexiest Barry White Voice

Comics Radar — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:11:19 +0000

Comics Radar 075 – April Previews I don’t know why I misnamed the file for January but here it is. Show notes will be up later.

Comics Radar 074 – RT @God_Damn_Batman: Word of advice. Aim for the balls.

Comics Radar — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:17:13 +0000

Another new episode: John has an iPad. Matt has a Nintendo 3ds. We waste money on electronics crap! John’s Back from Megacon Geoff Johns will be writing Aquaman. Anybody care? Rob Granito: Legit-O-Mite Keep Stan Lee off twitter and off the … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 073 – Good thing I brought my axe cane

Comics Radar — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:00:06 +0000

And here’s the March previews with Matt returned from the dead. I still suck for being late with these, but here it is for your listening displeasure. One of my favorite episodes yet.

Comics Radar 072 – What is the… I don’t even…

Comics Radar — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:44:39 +0000

Finally, the long awaited February Previews episode. Matt wasn’t feeling well so Martin Pierro, Publisher of Cosmic Times, sat in to cohost. Sorry, it’s late. Last couple months have kind of sucked.

Comics Radar 070

Comics Radar — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:30:58 +0000

Episode 70, Matt and John are finally back and do a quick rewind of the past 4 months (!!!) And then as usual, dive into the January Previews for comics coming out in March to talk about what they're excited about and a few things they missed in the past few months. Continue reading →

Comics Radar 069 – Insert Sex Pun Here

Comics Radar — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:56:00 +0000

We talk about the disappointing SDCC, Scott Pilgrim, September previews and some other stuff I can't remember. Sorry, It's been busy around Comics Radar Studio C. Continue reading →

Comics Radar 068 – Released Under Duress

Comics Radar — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:35:16 +0000

Matt said he won't do another episode until this one is released. So while I'm not especially happy with this one, here it is. July News and July Previews Continue reading →

Comics Radar #067 – June Previews and the two weeks that sucked

Comics Radar — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:18:57 +0000

After a crazy few weeks, we're finally back with another new episode covering everything from some comic news to hospital visits and everything in between. Also Previews. Continue reading →

Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast 007 – ‘Witch & Wizard’ and Seven Psychopaths

Comics Radar — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:37:57 +0000

This time around, John Review James Patterson Witch & Wizard: Battle for Shadowland from IDW and a pre-review for Seven Psychopaths from Boom! Studios. Continue reading →

Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast #006 – Birds of Prey and Justice League: Generation Lost

Comics Radar — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:19:20 +0000

Two Books from DC this week and two books definitely worth checking out. Continue reading →

Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast #005 – Brightest Day #1

Comics Radar — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:13:42 +0000

John is still brain fried from his spring finals, so Matt's stepping in to bring us up to speed on Brightest Day #0 and Brightest Day #1 Continue reading →

Comics Radar #066 – Free Comics, Star Wars, and May Previews!

Comics Radar — Mon, 10 May 2010 04:18:50 +0000

John is back to nearly normal operating levels, brain still asperating after finals. Matt and John go over the news, talk about FCBD, and dig through May Previews for the good. Continue reading →

Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast #004 – Transformers Spotlight: Prowl and The Spirit

Comics Radar — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:54:22 +0000

The Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast is back for the fourth episode. Looking at an IDW book and a DC title. Continue reading →

Comics Radar #065 – Kick Ass Weed

Comics Radar — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:01:16 +0000

Matt and I sit down to talk about Kick Ass and some other stuff I vaguely remember on this very special 4/20 episode. Continue reading →

Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast #003 – Cold Space & Iron Man Noir

Comics Radar — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:43:57 +0000

Third Week, third podcast. Maybe I'm finally getting a hold on this podcasting thing, eh? Both 5/5 for new readers books this week. Continue reading →

Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast #002 – SHIELD & Codebreakers

Comics Radar — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:52:21 +0000

One Week Later, A new Podcast. I love it when a plan comes together. Reviewing 2 books this time. Comments always appreciated. Continue reading →

Comics Radar #064 – iPadded

Comics Radar — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:57:34 +0000

A little bit of movie news, a chat on the iPad, a rant about Olivia Munn, and all the April Previews goodness. Continue reading →

Number One Weekly Comic Book Podcast #001 – Dragon Age #1

Comics Radar — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:28:25 +0000

A new Comics Radar Podcast reviewing a new comic from Diamond's Newest Premier Publisher, IDW. listen in and vote for what to review next week. Continue reading →

Comics Radar 063 – The WTF Avengers?

Comics Radar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:21:55 +0000

We recorded this last week, but last week was also midterms, so the podcast got pushed back. Sorry, folks, priorities. At the end of the show we have a new contest, listen for details. Continue reading →

Comics Radar 062 –

Comics Radar — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:36:31 +0000

Matt and John look at the big spoiler for Siege #2, some other comics news, a guest review of Planet Hulk and Absolute Justice and Dive into the February issue of Previews. Continue reading →

Comics Radar 061 – The End of the Blackest Night is Nigh

John M. Campbell — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:21:59 +0000

After the Darkest Night, comes the Brightest Day. So, too, comes a new Comics Radar Podcast. We're back, delving into the January Issue of Previews and covering some of the absolutely shocking announcements about comics and comic based movies.

Spider-man 4, no more? and the death of John's 360. Continue reading →

Comics Radar 060 – This episode has nothing to do with Christmas

Comics Radar — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:41:32 +0000

Twas the night before christmas and on the comics radar site A new episode was uploaded to download byte by megabyte Continue reading →

Comics Radar 059: December Previews

Comics Radar — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:12:09 +0000

An ungodly long episode at an hour and 45 minutes. We cover Tiger Woods because everybody else does it. We’re both excited about the Smallville TV movie, for the most part. DC takes another swing at their own Ultimate universe, … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 058 – November Previews

Comics Radar — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:35:47 +0000

I wish I had a better excuse for why the site went dead silent for almost 2 months, but I really don’t have one. I can justify Most of October, but November just kind of flushed itself before it even … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 057 – Not Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Comics Radar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:05:43 +0000

Matt’s not feeling well, so JC decided to take back the big chair for this week’s podcast about Banned Book Week. Thanks to Mur Lafferty and “I Should Be Writing” for reminding me about it. Here’s a longer List of … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 056 – September Previews

Comics Radar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:27:28 +0000

Who’s behind the Blackest Night? Did Youngblood’s Shaft just hit puberty? Who cares about a new Deathlok comic? Matt & John search for answers to these questions and more. Theme Music: Super Rad by The Aquabats

Comics Radar 055 – Proudly Brought to you by Stark Industries

Comics Radar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:56:31 +0000

That’s right, Comics Radar has changed hands as well. We welcome our new corporate overlords. Recorded 2 shows back to back, this is our first talking about Marvel being bought by Disney, DC Comics becoming DC Entertainment, D23, and Green … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 054 – In Which, the World Conspired Against Me

Comics Radar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:11:23 +0000

I never intended to post this episode. I wanted to clean it up and edit it into 2 shows, but power outages, technical difficulties, and the hassles of real life kept me from doing so. Please enjoy this uncut version … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 53 – Now with a Live Audience, kinda

Comics Radar — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:21:16 +0000

I really don’t even know what to say we did this episode. We talked about comic news, never got around to July previews. Just BSed for an hour with our live studio audience member, Alan. Theme music: Theme Music is: … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 52 – June Previews – Still time to get your order in!

Comics Radar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:25:59 +0000

by John Campbell Wow, been too long since Matt or I last posted on the site, but here’s a fresh new episode to enjoy. Good News, no F-bombs this time around. First we review Transformers 2. We got to see … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 051 – May Previews?!? Blame the New Host

Matt Melnyk — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:10:16 +0000

So, here it is, the first podcast of the new regime. Matt’s taking over in the big chair; I’m focusing more on the tech and being the sidekick, which is really where I’m happy. - Dwayne McDuffie and Justice League … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 050 – Completely Unspecial April Episode

Comics Radar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:54:59 +0000

Warning: Couple Naughty words in this one. Sorry. For our glorious 50th episode! we do nothing special. This one is really all over the road. just strap in, hold on, and follow along. Blackest Night #1 Cover Pencils: Matt and … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 049 – Obligatory Watchmen Episode

Comics Radar — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:43:25 +0000

After a futile battle between my secondary computer and talkshoe, we unfortunately had to give up on trying for a live episode in March. But Ben from the Dork In Your Eye podcast stayed up until 2 or 3 or … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 048

Comics Radar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:09:31 +0000

Using a new microphone headset, let me know what you think of it. It’ll be Matt’s for the live show, but I was thinking of buying one for myself. It’s a Shure 512 for anyone tech obsessed. It’s time for … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 047 – Convention Survival Guide

Comics Radar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:15:46 +0000

Shorter episode this time. Matt’s out with an illness, So I take a look at three comics that impressed me this month and give my short form Convention Goers Boot Camp. R.E.B.E.L.S. #1 Johnny Monster #1 New Avengers #50

Comics Radar 046 – Dan Vado

Comics Radar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:13:18 +0000

A few Days ago, I half jokingly talked about Diamond’s Changes to the way they look at order numbers. I thought about it after the fact and realized I really didn’t give it the weight it deserved. The changes to … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 045 – A Whole New Year

Comics Radar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:05:20 +0000

We start off talking about Fox and Watchmen. We follow that up with a discussion of Political leanings in comics. And finally dicuss our Nine Questions for 2009. Some good responses. I’d still like to know your answers if you … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 044 – a Two Hour Extravaganza!

Comics Radar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:54:57 +0000

So, Matt and I sat down and talked for a couple hours about comics. Some christmas gift ideas (Oops.) and pretty much anything that came to mind. As always, Theme Music: Bad Attraction by Brad Sucks Go Buy his New … Continue reading →

One Week at the Comic Shop

Comics Radar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:51:45 +0000

I started working on this last Christmas and never got anywhere with it. So this year one long workday on Thanksgiving. I sat down a wrote out the lyrics. I begged a bunch of podcasters to help out and they … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 043

Comics Radar — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:05:59 +0000

In the words of Evo Terra, this episode has been posted since October 15. All episodes are posted by the wednesday following Sunday night recording (give me a break, I’ve been out of it for a while.). Any evidence to … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 042 – May Previews for Comics in July

Comics Radar — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:47:19 +0000

show notes by Monday.

Comics Radar 041 April Previews for Comics in June 2008

Comics Radar — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:25:10 +0000

Interviews with: Alp Altiner of Team 14 from Digital Webbing Richard Moore of Fire & Brimstone from Antarctic Press Mark A. Smith of Aqua Leung and Kill All Parents from Image Comics and Rantz Hoseley of Vix and Displaced Persons … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 040 – Kill The Revisionist Preview.

Comics Radar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:06:32 +0000

As promised, here is a 24 page preview for Kill the Revisionist by Chad Lambert & Christopher Steininger.

Comics Radar 040- Megacon, Kill the Revisionist, and Radical Comics

Comics Radar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:47:02 +0000

My personal favorite episode so far, despite a couple audio issues. This is the first podcast with my new studio setup, let me know what you think of it. The Skype was fired up and going as Matt and I … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 039 – The Episode that should have been out a long time ago…

Comics Radar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:14:32 +0000

This was recorded in early march, but I haven’t had a chance to sit down with it. So, this is a quick edit version, because we’re recording tomorrow and it’s going straight to tape. Hope this works. Umbrella Academy Hellboy: … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 038 – Chocolate Egg Cream

Comics Radar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:48:43 +0000

I’m an idiot. I thought this episode was already uploaded, but I was wrong so here it is. Meanwhile episode 37 is still not showing up on iTunes. Don’t know why. Still waiting to hear from iTunes people. This episode … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 037 – Path Interview

Comics Radar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:02:32 +0000

Today I have an interview with Greg Baldwin, Author and Artist of Path, a new graphic novel from ComX Comics. It’s their first book in almost four years, and his first comic ever. Needless to say I was excited to … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 036 – Comic Reviews for 1-10-08

Comics Radar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:03:42 +0000

Hulk #1 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuiness Legion of Superheroes #37 by Jim Shooter & Francis Manapul Youngblood #1 by Joe Casey & Derec Donovan

Comics Radar 035 – The Late Christmas Ep.

Comics Radar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:55:16 +0000

New Years Resolution 1. Get CR back on track!, but that’s for next ep.

Comics Radar 034 – Comics Ordering

Comics Radar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:16:58 +0000

Matt’s back to talk about ordering comics (apologies this ep. was recorded in early Oct., so some titles discussed are old but the info is still good) and along with this I interview Brian Hibbs from Comix experience about his … Continue reading →

Comics Radar Special – Playing For Keeps Preview

Comics Radar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:20:20 +0000

Hey guys, John here. I have almost no voice. So, there won’t be a podcast this week, despite having 2 that are almost done. (almost is subjective to my attitude on any given day.) So, I’m taking the opportunity to … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 033 – Comic Reviews

Comics Radar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:05:01 +0000

Just a set of reviews and a couple called in comments. The Vinyl Underground #1 Written by Si Spencer; Art by Simon Gane and Cameron Stewart; Cover by Sean Phillips In this fast-paced, ultra-cool ongoing crime-noir series, an unlikely quartet … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 032 – 52 and Countdown to Final Crisis

Comics Radar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:41:36 +0000

Matt is back! We spend an hour talking about every DC event over the last few years. This is one for those that like more open less structured episodes. Warning there is an F-bomb in this episode, so it should … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 031 – Interview with Sean Taylor.

Comics Radar — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:45:48 +0000

I’ve been trying to get this episode posted for over a week now, but I keep getting waylaid with work and trying to find a new home, but I’m finally getting this one up. And Interview with Sean Taylor about … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 030 – Engineer Interview

Comics Radar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:47:53 +0000

Another great interview about a book you must have one your September Pre-Order Form from Archaia Studios Press, The Engineer: Konstrukt. Talking with me about the book are series creators, Brian Churilla and Jeremy Shepherd. Here’s out solicitation info, straight … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 029 – Fearless Interview

Comics Radar — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:59:09 +0000

Another one of my favourite type of episodes, an interview. This time around I sit down with Mark Sable, Dave Roth, and PJ Holden, and talk about their upcoming book Fearless. I have to say I’m really looking forward to … Continue reading →

Comics Radar 028 – ‘More Than Mortal’ and ‘Potter’s Field’

Comics Radar — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:30:49 +0000

Another episode, only a ten day after the last, shocking isn’t it? Opening Chatter: Guess who won a Parsec Award!!!! but why wasn’t there more participation? First Review: Sharon Scott’s More Than Mortal by Avatar Press[Gallery not found] Promo: Alternate … Continue reading →