Comic Book Outsiders Episode 64

After a reminder of the forthcoming bookclub selection, a Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, we get into some news, starting with some sad news about the loss of great icon and then some TV news, with updates on Gattaca and a very exciting fan made film coming in 2010.

For our main feature we have an interview with Ben Lichius, one of the co-creators of The Black Coat, from Ape Comics. The Black Coat is America’s first superspy. Set in New York City in the days before the Revolutionary War, the Black Coat fights against the British and forces of the occult to protect the burgeoning nation.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 62

In this episode Scott and Steve start off with some TV talk – some good, some worrying and some very exciting. There is also some great news about a new comics news we’ve previously discussed. After that we get onto our main feature where we talk about comics and movies, and more specifically, what is the recipe for a good comic movie? We look at the elements we think will guarantee success, we look at previous winners and losers, and why some of the best comics have not been succesful on the big screen. Steve also pitches some comic properties to Scott for the small screen.

This subject is a massive one, so let us know your thoughts and why you think some comic films have been popular with the mainstream audience and why others have failed. And if you have any ideas of your own as to what would be good on the big screen, and what would work better on the small screen, get in touch and let us know.

Don’t forget, episode 66 will be our book club episode, and it will be this side of Christmas, so get a hold of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and join in the discussion.

 

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 61

In this episode Scott and Steve start off with some 100% positive news and reviews before revamping slightly the classic Challenge Scott/Steve format with them each pitching a comic and another piece of media to the other.

Discussed in this episode:

North 40

Ramayan Gone

Baby Gone

Earth: Final Conflict

Remember that our current book club offering for episode 66 is The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 60

Welcome to our post British International Comics Show (BICS) episode where we start off with a review of the show, what we enjoyed and some of the familiar and new faces we met. We then get into some news and reviews about the latest comics, movie news, new TV projects from JJ Abrams and the future of Dollhouse.

After that we discuss our book club selection and the current work of fiction is Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut. We discuss what we thought of the book and we also have comments from listeners who sent us their feedback on the book. We announce the next book club selection which we will discussing in Episode 66 in a couple of months time.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 59

In this episode, after some brief (not to mention bleak) news and reviews we’re joined for an extended chat by Cy Dethan, writer of (amongst other things) Cancertown and Starship Troopers. We cover Cy’s journey into comics writing, some of the ideas behind Cancertown and the critical reaction since it’s release.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 57

In this episode Scott is back in the UK and we kick off with some news and reviews, and then look at the biggest announcement in comics, Disney purchasing Marvel for the princely sum of $4 billion dollars. Looking at Disney as a whole we look at the realistic repercussions on Marvel, make a few predictions and mention a few things we would like to see develop in the future.

After that we have a Hidden Gem and this episode we talk about the great heist show from the US, Leverage. With a great cast and a solid future, this show is continuing to go from strength to strength and we discuss it in depth without many spoilers. Episode 60 is around the corner so send us your comments on the book club selection and send in your ideas for future books.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 53

In the second of our special episodes, Scott is still off globetrotting so I’m joined by Dr Karl, the host of the Science Friction podcast. We start with some News and Reviews and then for the main part of the show I talk comics in general with Karl and find out what he is reading and enjoying at the moment, we talk about comics on the fringe of Marvel, some of our favourite writers, a one in a million real life mutant and big comic companies visiting the UK.

Next week we’ll be back and with some luck, Scott will be back for our Book Club episode where we will be discussing American Gods by Neil Gaiman. So please send us in your comments and thoughts on the book and we’ll try to mention them in the show. We will also be announcing the next book and if you have any suggestions for the book club you can email us or post them on the forum.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 52

In this special episode, Scott is off on his international travels so I’m joined by Pete Rogers. We start with a bit of News and Reviews and then for the main part of the show I pick Pete’s brains about what he is reading at the moment, what he’s enjoying, and what he’s looking forward to. We get into an interesting discussion about gateway comics, our new amazon stores, comic conventions, event comics, creators and pulp comics.

We’ll be back in two weeks with another guest co-host, and after that Scott will be back for Episode 54 and it will be our Book Club episode where we will be discussing American Gods by Neil Gaiman. If you have any suggestions for the book club you can email us or post them on the forum and we will announce the next book club selection at the end of episode 54.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 51

In this episode we have a few news snippets, including a discussion of Virtuality, Ronald D. Moore’s unsuccessful pilot for a new FOX sci-fi show. Following this Steve and Scott chat about some comics they’ve recently got hold of including some picks from Bristol and finally they’re joined by Marcus Almand, creator of Razor Kid to talk about his work as a creator and Razor Kid itself.

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Comic Book Outsiders Episode 49

Bringing you the very best hidden gems from the worlds of independent comics, movies and TV. In this episode we start off with some news and reviews and then our main feature is an interview with Robert Venditti, the creator and writer of The Surrogates. We talk about the original 5 issue mini series and the collected first trade, the upcoming movie starring Bruce Willis and the forthcoming prequel graphic novel, Flesh and Bone, which is due out in July.

There is also still plenty of time to pick up American Gods by Neil Gaiman for our Book Club. Send us your comments, opinions and thoughts on the book and post your suggestions for future book club selections on the CBO forum.

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