Episode 305: All the News From San Diego (That We Felt Like Talking About)

The Showcase returns! Newlyweds Blake and Erin get together this week to discuss the news from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con — movement in the Marvel and DC Cinematic universes, tons of new books and crossovers from IDW Publishing, surprising licenses coming to comics, the future of Godzilla and other Kaiju at Legendary, and much more!

And what’s cool this week? Erin loved Stephen King‘s latest novel, Mr. Mercedes, and Blake had fun with the Phineas and Ferb Star Wars Special and the first issue of DC’s Grayson.

Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.

Age of Ultron Puzzle

Episode 303: Free Comic Book Day 2014

Free Comic Book Day has come and gone once again! Blake and Mike hang out for a while at BSI Comics talking about the available books, DC’s Showcase series, the return of Booster Gold, changes for Star Wars‘s expanded universe and May the Fourth events under the Disney Regime, and the sad passing of Efram Zimbalist, Jr. Then, Adam from the BSI Comics Podcast hangs out for a while to talk about the challenges of a weekly title, upcoming events for Marvel and DC, and one of his favorite Time Travel stories that we didn’t talk about back in Episode 272. Finally, Blake and Kenny meet up after FCBD to watch and review The Amazing Spider-Man 2. We talk in general, then give you guys a spoiler warning before we get into the nitty gritty.

And what’s cool this week? Blake had fun with the newest relaunch from Valiant Comics, Rai #1.

Didn’t get enough free stuff on FCBD? Blake’s short story Associated Pressure is free for your Amazon Kindle from now through May 6!

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Episode 303: Free Comic Book Day 2014
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Episode 301: The Marvel Cinematic Universe-Now What?

Now that the guys have absorbed the cataclysmic events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, they’re ready to sit back and talk about how this will affect the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How is this going to change Agents of SHIELD? What’s going to be different in the Marvel movies and TV shows from now on? Where do they go from here? The guys get super-spoilery on everything Marvel has done, make predictions about the films and TV shows already in development, talk about those projects still in the rumor stage, and then give their own suggestions for what properties they’d like to see join the MCU! Plus: what other studios are trying to duplicate the MCU’s success?

And what’s cool this week? Kenny has got his hands on the complete series of Reboot on DVD, while Blake’s ears have been immersed in the new album Music Inspired By the Life and Times of Scrooge.

You’re also all invited to join Blake’s latest adventures in Twitter-based humor @SurviveEnglishC.

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Episode 301: The Marvel Cinematic Universe-Now What?

One Shot #16: Geek Media Inventory

With the world around him determined to make everything into a competition, this week Blake refuses to play the game. Instead, he talks about the many, many comic book properties currently in development as TV shows and movies, and explains why — no matter what you feel about any project in particular — it’s all very, very good.

And what’s cool this week? The revelation in Justice League 3000 #4 has Blake downright intrigued.

You’re also all invited to join Blake’s latest adventures in Twitter-based humor @SurviveEnglishC.

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Showcase One-Shot #16: Geek Media Inventory

At the Movies Episode 40: The LEGO Movie

This week Blake sits down and talks about the longest toy commercial he’s ever seen — and why, amazingly, it actually works. LEGO fans, fear not, this one is for you.

And what’s cool this week? How the heck is nobody talking about what happened in Batman and Robin (or Batman and Two-Face, if you prefer) #28? Read it!

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All New Showcase at the Movies Episode 40: The LEGO Movie

Episode 299: The 2013 Year in Review

It’s that time again — Blake and Kenny sit down and go through all the big geek news of 2013 — hit movies, comic controversies, and the creators who left us. Plus, we give our picks and yours for the best of 2013!

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All New Showcase #299: The 2013 Year in Review

One-Shot #14: Wonder Woman Whining

This week, the upcoming Man of Steel sequel got another confirmed cast member — Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman! Predictably, the internet started to have a hissy fit. This week, Blake takes on the Wonder Woman Whiners, as well as those getting huffy over Indiana Jones, and asks for your suggestions for this year’s Showcase Christmas Marathon.

And what’s cool this week? It’s a triple dose of cool with Earth 2 #18, Amazing X-Men #2 and Disney’s newest animated film, Frozen.

Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.

Showcase One-Shot #14: Wonder Woman Whining

Episode 295: The Return of the Return of the Return

It’s the season of returns in this week’s Showcase, as Blake returns to Pittsburgh and Erin returns to the show! We start off with the return of The Walking Dead for season four, then delve into the announcements from this weekend’s New York Comic-Com! The return of Miracleman! The return of the New Warriors! The return of Stephanie Brown! The return of Solar: Man of the Atom! The return of Serenity! So many returns it’s giving Blake a nosebleed! Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

And what’s cool this week? The dead return to Riverdale in the first issue ofAfterlife With Archie!

Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.

All New Showcase #295: The Return of the Return of the Return

Episode 293: Batfleck

It’s the news that made the Internet have a collective meltdown… the new Batman has been announced. Blake and Erin talk about the controversial choice, then Blake Nerd Rages about… Nerd Rage. Also: the new Lobo design, Justice League Canada, Star Trek on NetFlix and the X-Men/Fantastic Four movie universe all come under discussion. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com!

And what’s cool this week? Erin is deep in a re-read of David Eddings’s Belgariad and Blake recommends Trinity of Sin: Pandora and the podcast Welcome to Night Vale!

Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.

All New Showcase #293: Batfleck

At the Movies Episode 37: Superhero Double Feature

Blake and Kenny take in two superhero flicks this week. How does The Wolverine stack up against the rest of the X-Men franchise? How does Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox measure against the rest of the DC Animated films? The guys give their thoughts here.

And what’s cool this week? Blake recommends Flash Annual #2, and Kenny is watching Beware the Batman!

Music provided by Music Alley from Mevio.

At the Movies Episode 37: Superhero Double Feature