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In today's episode, we have our final installment for Black History Month with the emotionally gripping, "Truth: Red, White, & Black", which follows several characters, including Isaiah Bradley. Which, if you watched the recent Disney + show "Falcon and Winter Soldier", you saw was a forgotten/covered-up Captain America back in the 40's. We don't w…

In the second of todays double drops, we introduce you to Riri Williams, also known as Iron Heart. This exciting character began her life in Marvel History by reverse engineering the Iron Man suit and eventually went on to be a part of The Champions. This series picks up a little bit after her last fight while a member of The Champions. She is bala…

Today we're dropping 2 episodes (to make up for missing a week of black characters and creators for Black History Month). Our first drop is "Far Sector", which drops a brand new Green Lantern out in the far reaches of the universe to look into the first murder in hundreds of years. This series is a 12 issue arc, but we'll only be covering the first…

Between car trouble and hectic schedules we weren't able to meet to record a normal episode this week. But we were able to record a few solo things that we wanted to share. So on today's episode, Alex starts with an intro into a "Discord Exclusive" offering of a Marvel: Civil War Read Along. Listen to what Alex has to say and then join the Discord …

In today's episode, the first of our Black History Celebration, we cover the beginning of the 2016 Black Panther run, and also a quick synopsis of the beginning fo the 2018 story as well. (Haha, we had a bit of a mixup due to the similarities of the cover art for the two runs.) This series is a bit different than many of the series we cover. There …

In today's episode, the final installment of "Spider-Month", we drop in on Miles Morales to see what he's up to. Though this isn't his origin story, which happened in Marvel's "Ultimate Universe", it's his first run on Earth 616, (after the events of Secret-Wars). This is an excellent run, and even has an issue that happens in "Civil-War 2", though…

I can't believe we made it! 100 Episodes! (Well technically, we hit 100 a few episodes back, but early on we had a few mini-sodes that I didn't number, so it messed our numbering up, and for whatever reason, our "channel trailer" episode counts as #1 even though we considered it #0, so if you've been listening on Apple Podcasts, the number we've gi…

On today's episode, we cover a great recent jumping on point into Spider-Man with 2018's Back to Basics! Over the span of a handful of issues, we get introductions to a bunch of Spidey's enemies and an interesting twist along the way. We hope you've enjoyed our coverage of Peter Parker over the last few weeks. We'll be back next week for one final …

In today's installment of Spider-Month, we dig into "Spider-Man: Blue". This is a great run to give you a little taste of a handful of Spidey's villains and Peter Parker's relationships. Told from the point of view of an older, wiser Peter, this story is full of heart and the struggles that make Spider-Man the great hero he is. Written byJeph LoebA…

Today, in our second installment of "Spider-Month", we cover one of the stories that seems to make everyones favorite Spidey stories lists: Kraven's Last Hunt. We hope you'll read it and then listen to what we have to say about it. It's quite a story. Writer(s)J. M. DeMatteisPenciller(s)Mike ZeckInker(s)Bob McLeodLetterer(s)Rick ParkerColorist(s)Bo…

In Today's Episode, the first of 2022, we make our first entry into our "Spider-Month" Event here on 2 Man Comic Book Club, with "One More Day", a story that we feel has definite parallels to No Way Home. Spider-Man's identity revealed, the world is out to get him, and when one specific enemy puts Aunt May in the hospital, Peter Parker has to do ev…

On today's episode we talk through our thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home. If you haven't yet seen it, we strongly encourage you to watch it before listening to this episode, as we will be talking about it freely with spoilers galore. *to be read in a pirate accent... "Ye Be Warned!" We absolutely loved this movie. What did you think? Check our yo…

Last year we celebrated the first 2 Man Christmas, with a gift exchange and a giveaway. This year we do that again but we also added the first ever 2 Man Secret Santa to help share the gift of comics between the fans of the show. On today's episode Alex, Drew, and Torrance exchange gifts and draw for the two winners of this years giveaway, and also…

On today's podcast we wrap up our coverage of the 1986 masterpiece, "The Dark Knight Returns". So far we've seen Batman come back from retirement to fight Two-Face and fight a gang that's been wreaking havoc around Gotham City. No we have to deal with the enemy above all enemies, The Joker, and more. Creative Credit Frank Miller: Story and Pencils …

We finally talk Batman! Bruce Wayne! The Caped Crusader! The Dark Knight! We went back to what some people consider the greatest Batman comic book ever, The Dark Knight Returns. It is an intense story, not for the faint of heart, but if you feel up to it, it is an amazing story that we really think you should check out. We will spend the next two e…

When I we first covered the first few issues of Hawkeye a while back we mentioned that we might come back to it. I didn't finish it right away, but eventually I did, and I came across a three issue arc that I dubbed "The Grills Trilogy", or "Grillogy", and I felt we had to cover it. We ended up needing to cover a few additional issues to really cap…

In today's episode we cover the first 5 issues of Time Before Time, which are collected in volume 1 of the trade paperback. We really love this series and wanted to get you caught up on it so you can jump in and start reading it as it comes out! This story jumps around through all kinds of different points on the timeline, from the 1960's all the w…

In today's episode we conclude our coverage of Eternals from 2021 with issues 4-6, in preparation for the MCU Eternals Film. Thanos is causing trouble, there seems to be some conspiracy action going on within the Eternals, and the world seems to be tearing itself apart. How will it all end? Creative Credit Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Esad Ribic C…

In today's episode we cover issues 1-3 of Eternals from 2021, in preparation for the MCU Eternals Film. We will be covering the first 6 issues in this series so read along and enjoy it with is! Creative Credit Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Esad Ribic Colorist: Matthew Wilson Letterer & Designer: VC's Clayton Cowles Editor: Darren Shan Executive Edi…

In today's episode we complete our coverage of one of the classics of DC Comics, "Tower of Babel". Today we finish with episodes 45 &46. The world can't communicate, and the JLA is all mad at Batman. Why? Listen and find out! Creative Credit Story: Mark Waid Penciler: Howard Porter & Steve Scott Inker: Drew Geraci Colorist: Pat Garrahy Letterer: Ke…

In today's episode, we were testing out a new video recording setup and decided to talk through our Top 5 Most Underrated Superheroes. Maybe you agree with some of our choices, maybe you disagree. Join our Discord and let us know! Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channelh…

In today's episode, we go all the way back to the year 2000 to read one of the classic's of DC Comics, "Tower of Babel". We start today with issues 43 & 44, where Ra's Al Ghul is out to "save the world", in his own twisted way. To ensure his success, is has plans to take the Justice League out of play, and it seems to be working! Creative Credit St…

In today's episode, we dig a little deeper than normal into everybody's favorite segment (or so I choose to believe): Whatchabeenreadinyo? And also, in the second half of the show, we make a big announcement! Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com…

In today's episode we discuss "Star Wars: Visions, Marvel's What If?, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Just a warning, there will be heavy spoilers for all 3 of these, so make sure that you've watched already if you don't want to get the plots spoiled for you. Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Co…

In today's episode, we cover issues 4 & 5 of Matt Fraction's Hawkeye, where a very important VHS tape has been leaked. Clint has to head to Madripoor to re-acquire it. With the Disney Plus series coming soon, we thought it was a perfect time to dig into a story about the best archer(s) in the Marvel Universe. (At least, as far as I know). This stor…

In today's episode, we begin our coverage of the 2012 Hawkeye series with issues 1-3! With the Disney Plus series coming soon, we thought it was a perfect time to dig into a story about the best archer(s) in the Marvel Universe. (At least, as far as I know). This story written by Matt Fraction (who we covered previously on the show with his Iron Ma…

Today's episode is a short one. On the way back from a corporate filming gig, we decided to turn on the camera and discuss a few of the Twitter Superpower Polls from the past year. As I said, we were driving while recording this so there is road noise. I did the best I could to reduce the engine and road noises, but there's only so much you can do.…

In today's episode Alex and Drew discuss the latest movie in the MCU, Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings. SPOILER ALERT! Though we won't be giving an sort of linear retelling of this movie, we will be spoiling the film, so make sure that if you don't wan't to have the movie spoiled, you watch it before you listen to this podcast! Check our y…

On today's episode, we do our first deep dive into an indie book, We Live! This book is awesome and we think everyone should read it! BIG TIME SPOILERS AHEAD!!! This book is definitely definitely definitely worth reading yourself! I HIGHLY recommend that you read it before you listen! In fact, here is a link to purchase the book yourself. https://w…

In today's Bonus Double-Drop Episode, we talk about the new Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer. TRAILER SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!! If you haven't seen it yet, follow the link above or click the picture to watch it yourself, or else be warned that you will be spoiled big time! We had a lot to say in this episode, even though we packed it into a 30 minute pack…

In this week's episode we wrap up the exciting "Mister Miracle" series. We hope you read the series on your own so we don't spoil the revelations of the final issue, cuz' it's a doozy! Creative Credit: Writer: Tom King Pencils, Inks, and Colors: Mitch Gerads Letterer: Clayton Cowles Cover Artist: Nick Derington Associate Editor: Brittany Holzherr E…

On today's episode we do a quick side-step from Mister Miracle to give you our thoughts on the new "The Suicide Squad" Movie. We set up the recording gear, hit play on the movie, and walked right back in to the 2 Man Studio to record our thoughts immediately after watching. This episode is filled to the brim with SPOILERS, so if you haven't seen th…

We continue this week's episode with issues 7-9 of Mister Miracle from 2017 (though these issues happened in 2018). Issue 6 dropped quite the bombshell and we're here to pick up the pieces in the aftermath. We start with a bit of a time jump where we welcome a new member to the New God Family! War is still raging on between Apokolips and New Genesi…

In today's episode we resume our coverage of the 2017 Mister Miracle run with issues #4-6, where Scott is on trial for conspiring with Darkseid. In the most comical court setting I've seen in a while, Orion acts as judge, jury, and prosecutor. And that's just the first issue we cover in this episode. So grab a carrot from the veggie tray and enjoy …

In today's episode we resume our coverage of the 2017 Mister Miracle run with issues #2 and 3, where we're thrown into a war on 4th world. Apokolips v. New Genesis. But the story isn't just about war, its about the relationships between the people on both sides. It's quite a story so we hope you're reading along! Creative Credit: Writer: Tom King P…

In today's episode we dig into the lore of a character who has been on our radar for a while. Mister Miracle. We've covered Tom King before when we read Vision, so we knew we were in for a treat. This series deals a lot with the "New Gods", created by Jack Kirby. We will give a little background before we begin, but the more you know about them the…

In todays episode, we close out the first arc of the 2020 Black Widow run. A lot of wild stuff happens, so we hope you're reading along with us, or at least enjoying the story as we talk through it! Natasha has amnesia of sorts. She has forgotten her live as an Avenger/Spy/Former Assassin, and she has a new family, complete with fiancé and a son! H…

Special Mid-Week Minisode #2 Alex and Drew wanted to get together to discuss the Black Widow movie. What did we think? How do we feel it might impact future MCU properties? Find out in this bonus minisode! Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD If you haven't seen the Black Widow Movie, don't listen to this episode unless you want to experience heavy spoilers. Th…

Surprise Mid-Week Minisode #1!! Alex and Drew got together the day after the Loki Season Finale to talk all about it. What did we think of how things turned out? What do we think it means for the future of the MCU? Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD If you haven't seen all 6 episodes of Loki, don't listen to this episode unless you want to experience heavy sp…

With the new Black Widow movie makings its debut in theaters, we wanted to give Natasha Romanoff some love and cover the new ongoing series, which we really dig so far! We covered issue 1 in the last episode and today we jump in with #2 &3. Natasha has amnesia of sorts. She has forgotten her live as an Avenger/Spy/Former Assassin, and she has a new…

With the new Black Widow movie coming out any day now, we wanted to give Natasha Romanoff some love and cover the new ongoing series, which we really dig so far! We start with issue #1 today. We'll follow up with issues 2-5 in the next 2 issues. Natasha is on a mission to retrieve a hard drive. Everything goes to plan until she gets home, when some…

We had such a good time putting together our last "Let's Talk Indie Comics" episode, that we thought it was time to put another one together. I today's episode, we cover "Sweet Tooth", by Jeff Lemire, Which has recently had a live action adaptation released on Netflix! We also cover "God Country", "Birthright", "King of Nowhere", "Black Hammer", "S…

In today's episode we wrap up our coverage of "Flashpoint" with numbers 4 &5, as well as the tie-ins that happen around those issues. Let's dig in! The war between the Amazons the the Atlanteans is coming to a breaking point, Booster Gold is up to something, So are the Guardians. Who is going to win the war? Will we even find out? And is Barry goin…

In today's episode we dive back into "Flashpoint" with number 2 and 3, as well as the tie-ins that happen around those issues. Let's dig in! There's some incredible things going on around the Flashpoint world. War between the Atlanteans and Amazons, Batman isn't Bruce Wayne, Superman's ship crashed into Metropolis instead of Smallville and he's gro…

We were so excited about this weeks premiere of Loki, that we wanted to talk a little about it. If you've listened to any of our episodes before, you may know that we're pretty big fans of time travel, so this show is sure to be a blast! What do you think will happen over the course of the series? Reach out and let us know. We plan to get back to F…

Well we planned a short hiatus during a busy time in 2 Man Land, and then the short hiatus became a little longer and then a little longer. Now, roughly 2 1/2 months later, WE'RE BACK! This episode is kind of a "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" episode. We talk through what we've watched and read over the last few months. We were a…

In today's episode we dive into "Flashpoint" with a quick dive into "Reverse Flash #1" and issue 1 of the Flashpoint titled comic story. There are over 70 Flashpoint tie-in comics, but we're just covering the main story arc, with occasional mentions of the tie ins. Let's dig in! Get ready for a cliffhanger! The entire Flashpoint arc is available on…

In today's episode we speed through 5 issues of The Flash/Reverse Flash that set up the next story arc we'll be covering on the show, "Flashpoint". Flashpoint is an intense arc in the DC Universe that shakes up everything. But before we feel comfortable dropping you in on that, we want to give you a little more of a setup. In this episode we walk t…

Things got really hectic in 2 Man Land this week and we realized that if we didn't record an episode Wednesday Evening, we wouldn't be able to before release day. I hadn't yet had a chance to read the Flashpoint comics we were going to cover, so instead of making our loyal listeners wait another week to hear our "beautiful" voices, we opted to do a…

In episode 58, we jump way back in time to Flash #123 from 1961 to talk about a really important issue in comic book history, "Flash of Two Worlds", and the birth of the multiverse!! We're trying to give a little backstory on Flash and Batman so we can work to cover "The Button" soon, which is all about different timelines/multiverses, so we wanted…