Because you demanded it! Last week, our faithful geeks talked about the future of the core X-Men titles, but what about the other books changed by Messiah Complex? With big changes on the way and three new titles about to be released, this week the guys discuss Cable, Deadpool, and the X-Force corner of the X-Men Universe! In the picks, Blake bids a fond farewell to Dwayne McDuffie and Paul Pelletier‘s Fantastic Four, and Chase gives us a blast from the past in the Hulk: The End Premiere Hardcover!
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Episode 54: X-Men-Messiah Complex
The biggest X-Men crossover in years has reached its conclusion, and so this week, Blake and Chase talk about X-Men: Messiah Complex. The guys break down the crossover, talk about how it effected each of the four titles, and give their thoughts on the future of Uncanny X-Men, X-Men: Legacy, Young X-Men and X-Factor! In the picks this week, Chase loves Nova #10, while Blake gives love to the criminally underrated Blue Beetle.
Episode 53: The Ultimate Marvel Universe
It’s one of the most heated debates in Showcase history, as Chase and Blake pull apart Marvel’s Ultimate Universe. The guys each pick their favorite stories and talk about the current state of the line, and the guys each have pretty strong feelings over this one. In the picks this week, Blake digs Booster Gold #6, while Chase pimps the newest Youngblood #1.
Episode 52: John Byrne
Continuing our ongoing series about legends of the comic book artform, this week Chase and Blake talk about the universe-changing, highly entertaining and always controversial John Byrne. From his world-shaping work on X-Men, Fantastic Four and Superman to his upcoming work on Star Trek and FX, the guys talk about Byrne‘s career and pick their favorite John Byrne stories. Then, stick around for the picks, where the guys discuss Jim Shooter and Jamal Igle’s relaunch of Legion of Super-Heroes and a great new story arc beginning in Hack/Slash #7!
Episode 51.5: Cloverfield Review
Blake sneaks in a day early with a spoiler-free mini-review of the new monster movie Cloverfield. After dishing on the flick, Blake discusses a few of the trailers floating around, and sneaks in a shameless plug for a new project of his own.
Episode 51: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Recently, Chase and his wife Jenny made a terrifying discovery: Blake never watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer. So, with the help of Blake‘s girlfriend Erin, the Buffy fans sit him down for a marathon of the best episodes. The gang also talks about the new Buffy Season Eight series, the Angel and Spike comics, and the future of the Buffyverse as a whole! Join the guys and their girls for one of the most fun episodes they’ve ever recorded! In the picks this week, Chase cheers for The Ressurection of Ra’s Al Ghul and Blake gives a thumbs-up to the return of Hero By Night.
Episode 50: 2007-The Year in Review
Green Lantern soared. Spider-Man crashed. Small crossovers rocked. Big ones fizzled. Archie tried a new look. Mark Bagley jumped ship. Mike Wieringo passed away. From the best in comics for 2007 to the absolute worst, this week the Showcase crew sits down and takes apart 365 days of comic books, then looks ahead to 2008! Sit back, rev up your MP3 player and listen as Blake and Chase hash out what they hated and hailed what they liked.
Episode 49: The Best of 2007
You sent in your nominations, and Chase, Blake and Mike Bellamy have taken them, tossed them up, and come up with the best in comics of 2007! Best writer? Best artist? Best storyline? Best publisher? Some of the choices will be obvious, and some will surprise the heck out of you. And instead of a pick of the week, stay tuned for the end of the show for our picks of the year!
Episode 48.5: Aliens Vs. Predator-Requiem Review
So Chase goes solo, one more time as he looks at AVP. He briefly talks about the movies and his two favorite books.
Episode 48: Christmas Comics
Santa Claus is loading up the sleigh, so this weekend Blake and Chase talk about their favorite Christmas Comics. The guys talk about yuletide adventures with Superman, the X-Men, Deadman, Uncle Scrooge, Herobear and many more! Then, in the picks, the guys cheer themselves with the Moonstone Holiday Super Spectacular and Ultimates 3.
The All New Showcase 