Episode 227: Animated E-Mails

Blake is alone this week, so he takes advantage of the quiet to answer some of your e-mails that have been building up! Blake discusses his newfound love for Phineas and Ferb, the new Looney Toons Show, and other all-ages television, brand loyalty, War of the Green Lanterns, Brightest Day, and more! In the picks: Rocketeer Adventures #2. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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Episode 226: From Pencils to Pixels-A Webcomics Panel

It’s time for the final episode of our Nola Comic-Con coverage! This week, Blake sits down with a slew of webcomics creators, including Kevin Johnson of Strange City Heroes, Monty and the Mongoose of Flying Zombies, Agnes Garbowska of You, Me, and Zombie and others, Matthew Rainwater and Austin Price of Garage Raja, and Jessie W. Craig of Sweet Dreams Are Made of Worms. The panel discusses creating their own comics, working with the new digital media, and more! In the picks this week, Blake goes with Flashpoint: Deadman and the Flying Graysons #1. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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At the Movies Episode 25: Green Lantern

229844id1b_GL_FistsUp_VerticalArt.inddThanks to the magic of the sneak preview, Blake managed to catch Green Lantern before its nationwide debut on July 17. How did the film stack up to a lifelong Green Lantern fan? Find out in this At the Movies Mini-Episode! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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At the Movies Episode 24: Super 8

Super 8This weekend, the Showcase crew caught the new J.J. Abrams/Steven Spielberg film Super 8. How does it stack up against the great Spielberg flicks of the 80s? Is Abrams making a name for himself as the next big name in sci-fi action? The boys offer their thoughts in this At the Movies mini-episode! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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Episode 225: A Chat With Local Artists

This week, we’re back to the panel room of the Nola Comic-Con, where Blake moderates a chat with several Louisiana-area comic creators about a variety of topics, including working away from the coasts, self-publishing, copyright, and digital comics. Panelists include Tim Lattie of White Picket Fences, Tedd Walley of Mathilda, R.J. Clark of The Rift, Vernon Smith of The Adventures of Dexter Breakfast, Kurt Amacker of Immortal 60, Kody Chamberlain of Sweets, Rob Guillory of Chew, Robby Musso of TransFormers and the super-mercenary artist Derec Donovan! Warning: This episode does include some explict language. In the picks this week, Blake loved Love and Capes: Ever After #5. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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At the Movies Episode 23: X-Men-First Class

X-Men First ClassThe latest film in the X-Men franchise takes Marvel’s mighty mutants back to their origins. How does X-Men: First Class shape up compared to the rest of the films in the series? Blake and Kenny give their impressions in this At the Movies mini-episode! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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Episode 224: The New DC

New Justice LeagueThis week, DC Comics made an announcement that rocked the world of comics. This Sunday, the Showcase boys get together to talk about it. What’s the difference between a “reboot” and a “relaunch”? Will same-day digital change our reading habits? Which new books are we looking forward to, and what are some announcements we hope get made before all is said and done? In the picks, Mike likes Jack of Fables Vol. 8: The Fulminate Blade, Kenny chooses Flashpoint: Batman-Knight of Vengeance #1 and Blake goes with 50 Girls 50 #1. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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Episode 223: Andy Kuhn and Firebreather

firebreather-dvdOur talks from the panel room of the Nola Comic-con continue! This week, it’s time to talk to comic book artist Andy Kuhn, co-creator of the Image Comic and Cartoon Network original movie Firebreather! Andy talks about creating the character, the transition to film, and some plans for the future of Firebreather in this Showcase special. In the picks, Blake recommends Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #10! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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At the Movies Episode 22: Pirates of the Caribbean-On Stranger Tides

Pirates of the Caribbean-On Stranger TidesAfter a four-year hiatus, Captain Jack Sparrow is back on the high seas. Will the newest entry in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise sail to new heights, or will it sink to the bottom of Davy Jones’s locker? And how many bad pirate puns can Blake cram into this little blurb? Find out in this bonus mini-episode of the 2 in 1 Showcase podcast! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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Episode 222: A Chat With Francis Manapul

It’s a Showcase first! Last week at Nola Comic-Con, the boys were lucky enough to host a few panel discussions, and we’re bringing the audio to you. This week, we talk with DC superstar artist Francis Manapul about getting started, his evolving art style, his work on Flash, his appearances on the TV show Beast Legends, and a big hint about who’s going to be writing his next project. In the picks, Blake recommends Rocketeer Adventures #1! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

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