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Wow, another incredible week for comics, and Under the Comic Covers is very happy to discuss four of those amazing titles: The Walking Dead #157: The Whisperer War Part 1, Black Science #23, Nailbiter #24, and Paper Girls #8.  We are also thrilled to announce the details of our latest giveaway. All you have to do is to follow us on our Facebook page, then like and share the post that describes the contest. That is all you have to do to be eligible to win a SDCC exclusive Saga action figure set containing Marko and Alana! Good luck.... and may the odds be... wait... nevermind. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:13) The Walking Dead #157: The Whisperer War Part 1   (8:13) The Walking Dead Mail   (52:35) Black Science #23   (1:02:55) Black Science Mail   (1:21:32) Nailbiter #24   (1:24:58) Nailbiter Mail   (1:42:17) Paper Girls #8   (1:44:20) Paper Girls Mail   (2:09:51) End   (2:13:49)   Next episode: Manifest Destiny #22   Any questions, comments, or interdimensional hockey

It's taken us over a year to cover, but Under the Comic Covers finally reaches the final volume of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's masterpiece, Y: The Last Man, Vol 10: Why and Wherefores. It's been an interesting journey, and one that wasn't fraught with a few questionable moments, but the ending is by far one of the best literature has to offer. Plus, we chat about our experiences at SDCC 2016. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week - SDCC 2016 Chat   (2:10) Y: The Last Man, Vol 10: Whys and Wherefores   (20:31) Y: The Last Mail   (1:00:37) End   (1:04:17)   Next episode: The Walking Dead #157; Black Science #23; Nailbiter #24; Paper Girls #8   Any questions, comments, or floating straight jackets can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com

This week, Under the Comic Covers travels from the wilds of the American Frontier with Manifest Destiny #21, all the way to the wilds of John Layman and Rob Guillory's brains with CHEW #56. Two fantastic titles, two fantastic issues, plus a new Top of the Stack selection, Bryan Lee O'Malley's new book, Snotgirl. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (4:30) Manifest Destiny #21   (8:31) Manifest Destiny Mail   (29:55) CHEW #56   (34:12) CHEW Mail   (51:50) Top of the Stack: Snotgirl   (57:41) End   (1:02:13)   Next episode: Y: The Last Man, Vol 10: Whys and Wherefores; A discussion about our trip to SDCC 2016   Any questions, comments, or slabs of that sweet, sweet Sasquatch meat can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccov

The penultimate volume of Brian K. Vaughan's Y: The Last Man, Vol 9: Motherland, is by far one of the best volumes of the series, surpassed by maybe only the final chapter. Under the Comic Covers is happy to finally be getting close to the finish line with this series as we ditch our "top 3 and/or 5" format for a more casual chat about the book. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:33) Y: The Last Man, Vol 9: Motherland   (7:12) End   (39:37)   Next episode: CHEW #56; Manifest Destiny #21   Any questions, comments, or The Collected Works of Natalya's Annihilated English can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com  Be sure to also check

Do you remember when it was a rarity for Under the Comic Covers to discuss five issues in one week? It wasn't that long ago... yet... here we are, celebrating our third "pentacular"! Fortunately for us, as well as you, the listener, we cover five ridiculously great issues: The Walking Dead #156, Black Science #22, Nailbiter #23, Paper Girls #7, and Revival #41. Join us in what is our longest episode to date... and remember... we do have chapters, and each chapter's time is listed below. Enjoy! Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (4:45) The Walking Dead #156: Queen and King   (14:40) The Walking Dead Mail   (56:38) Black Science #22   (1:06:59) Black Science Mail   (1:33:44) Nailbiter #23   (1:40:16) Nailbiter Mail   (2:00:16) Paper Girls #7   (2:05:01) Paper Girls Mail   (2:33:44) Revival #41   (2:39:46) Revival Mail   (3:03:03) End   (3:06:22)   Next episode: Y: The Last Man, Vol 9: Motherland   Any questions, comments, or goblets of alien strong wine can be sent to feedback

It's the second slow week for new comic releases (that we cover at least), but Under the Comic Covers returns after a week off to continue our discussion of Brian K. Vaughan's classic comic masterpiece, Y: The Last Man with Volume 8: Kimono Dragons. Fear not however, next week we will return with five big titles to discuss! Also, the audio quality of this episode is not what our listeners have come to expect from us. We had some technical difficulties during the recording of the episode that wasn't discovered until the editing had begun. Our apologies, the problem will be corrected immediately.  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:58) Y: The Last Man, Vol 8: Kimono Dragons   (17:44) Y: The Last Mail   (1:04:44) End   (1:09:52)   Next episode: The Walking Dead #156; Black Science #22; Nailbiter #23; Paper Girls #7; Revival #41 This is the link to Matthew J. Morrison's amazing list of all the Top of the Stack titles we have discussed over the course of this podcast: http://leagueofc

Sasquatch is revealed, and Under the Comic Covers is here to talk it out. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you view it, that statement is only true in this week's Manifest Destiny #20. We get some answers about the past, and raise some questions for the future... a fantastic issue, and we hope you enjoy this episode with a slightly different format (no Top 3 and no listener feedback... we had to record early... sorry). Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:15) Manifest Destiny #20   (8:17) End   (34:50)   Next episode: Y: The Last Man, Vol 8: Kimono Dragons Any questions, comments, or pieces of really heavy, and somewhat large and cumbersome, pieces of broken mystery arch can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthec

This week, Under the Comic Covers presents the shortest episode to date, but that says nothing about the book we discuss. Revival #40 is an exciting, action packed issue that we were both eager to talk about and share our favorite moments as many of the storylines converge into an incredible web of drama and mystery... and the arc isn't even done! Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:53) Revival #40   (7:15) Revival Mail   (28:39) End   (30:20)   Next episode: Manifest Destiny #20 Any questions, comments, or a shiv made of a human radius and/or ulna can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com  Be sure to also check out the other grea

We took a week off, but Under the Comic Covers returns with gusto as we tackle four fantastic issues this week. We begin with The Walking Dead #155: Tip of the Spear, followed by Nailbiter #22 and Paper Girls #6, and rounding it all out with Nowhere Men #10. This episode is chock full of great comics, I would not recommend missing out on this one. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:04) The Walking Dead #155: Tip of the Spear   (10:57) The Walking Dead Mail   (30:33) Nailbiter #22   (37:08) Nailbiter Mail    (54:13) Paper Girls #6   (1:01:02) Paper Girls Mail   (1:20:33) Nowhere Men #10   (1:27:21) Nowhere Men Mail   (1:50:10) End   (1:53:25)   Next episode: Revival #40   Any questions, comments, or alternate dimesion versions of futuristic Apple products can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for bo

After an extended hiatus, Under the Comic Covers is very pleased to be talking about Manifest Destiny #19. We return to the wilds of the early nineteenth century America as we continue with Lewis and Clark's exploration of the newly opened west, and all of the creatures and monsters standing between our intrepid explorers and the great Pacific Ocean. A new arc begins with part 1 of 6 titled, Sasquatch. Grace is also happy to discuss a new title for Top of the Stack, Eddie Pittman's all ages book, Red's Planet. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:23) Manifest Destiny #19   (11:27) Manifest Destiny Mail   (50:05) Top of the Stack: Red's Planet   (1:02:27) End   (1:09:45)   Next episode: Nailbiter #22, Nowhere Men #10, Paper Girls #6, The Walking Dead #155  Any questions, comments, or horned cyclops skulls can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can a

After two false promises, we are finally able to cover Southern Bastards, Vol 3: Homecoming. Who knew they would change the number of issues per volume, completely change the book's narrative structure, and space it out over the course of the last year? Not Under the Comic Covers, but we were patient (eventually), and that patience paid off in what is an amazing story of a southern county gone from bad to worse on the back of the hubris of one small man. Join us as we delve into this modern southern gothic tale of lies, betrayal, and football. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (5:29) Southern Bastards, Vol 3: Homecoming   (8:32) Southern Bastards Mail   (1:12:10) End   (1:20:32)   Next episode: Manifest Destiny #19   Any questions, comments, or... what the hell you lookin' at boy!... can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Sti

Four big titles this week, and Under the Comic Covers is happy to go over at least three of the four books. Unfortunately, we bid adieu to Rat Queens as issue #16 leaves us both a little cold as it takes it's final bow. On the plus side, The Walking Dead #154 is one of the more hilarious (yes, seriously... hilarious) issues of TWD we've ever read, Nailbiter #21 begins what is sure to be a spectacular arc, and Revival #39 moves the story forward in a big way. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:44) The Walking Dead #154: Led to Slaughter   (8:55) The Walking Dead Mail   (42:07) Nailbiter #21  (59:19) Nailbiter Mail   (1:17:11) Rat Queens #16   (1:21:22) Rat Queens Mail   (1:27:43) Revival #39   (1:31:04) Revival Mail   (1:51:34) End   (1:55:36)   Next episode: Southern Bastards, Vol 3: Homecoming (seriously... this time we're going to cover it)  Any questions, comments, or copies of Cooper Comics can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678

This week, Under the Comic Covers is very pleased to be talking about two titles that have always gone great together (see Episode 3 for why we feel that way). First up, we have Saga #36, wrapping up the series' sixth arc in spectacular fashion. After that, we have a return to form with Sex Criminals #15. We may have ripped this book a new one after issue #14, but this issue, wrapping up it's third arc, makes up for whatever grievances we may have had. As an added little bonus, we discuss the new Image Comics magazine, Image+, as Mr. Blahg's Top of the Stack pick. Included in this magazine is the first of twelve parts of The Walking Dead's Negan backstory, and so much more. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (9:24) Saga #36   (11:07) Saga Mail   (40:42) Sex Criminals #15  (49:26) Sex Criminals Mail   (1:22:39) Top of the Stack: Image+   (1:27:31) End   (1:35:23)   Next episode: Nailbiter #2, Rat Queens #16, Revival #39, The Walking Dead #154   Any questions, comments, or sexually

Under the Comic Covers chats up a hilarious CHEW one-off, rounding out the Poyo Trilogy with Demon Chicken Poyo, and return to The Wicked + The Divine with Volume 3: Commercial Suicide. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:37) CHEW Demon Chicken Poyo   (14:17) CHEW Poyo Mail   (26:02) The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 3: Commercial Suicide  (33:19) Wik/Div Mail   (1:11:40) End   (1:14:45)   Next episode: Saga #36; Sex Criminals #15   Any questions, comments, or magical demon ketchup can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com   You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com  Be sure to also check out the other great podcasts on the Podcastica Network. Intro and outro music provided by Romanowski

Under the Comic Covers continues with our coverage of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's classic series, Y: The Last Man. We pick back up with Volume 7: Paper Dolls, and share our top 5, a bunch of listener feedback, and select Brian Wood's new book, Black Road #1, as Top of the Stack. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:31) Y: The Last Man, Vol 7: Paper Dolls   (14:46) Y: The Last Mail   (40:07) Top of the Stack: Black Road  (51:21) End   (57:36)   Next week: CHEW Demon Chicken Poyo #1; Wicked + Divine, Vol 3: Commercial Suicide Any questions, comments, or prosthetic monkey tail tips can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com  Be sure to also che

In a first for Under the Comic Covers, Grace is on vacation, so Mr. Blahg invites Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast to join him in discussing The Walking Dead #153: Heavy Hangs the Head. In addition to talking about this particular issue, we also get into various aspects of the TV show's latest season, have a chat regarding the merits of paper vs. digital comics, and offer up two great titles for Top of the Stack. Jason offers up his take on Grant Morrison's Wonder Woman Earth One, and Mr. Blahg talks about a new Image Comics title, The Fix. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (8:37) The Walking Dead #153: Heavy Hangs the Head   (17:45) The Walking Dead Mail   (56:54) Top of the Stack: Wonder Woman Earth One; The Fix   (1:19:35) End   (1:32:17)   Next week: Y: The Last Man, Vol 7: Paper Dolls Any questions, comments, or sets of easily accessible jail keys can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to

Under the Comic Covers celebrates it's UtCC Pentacular 2.0 by covering five issues in one episode in what is an absolutely spectacular week for Image Comics. We go over Black Science #21, Revival #38, Saga #35, They're Not Like Us #12, and Wayward #15. It's a long one, but we enjoy each and every book. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (5:19) Black Science #21   (8:05) Black Science Mail   (29:36) Revival #38   (31:33) Revival Mail   (49:29) Saga #35   (51:44) Saga Mail   (1:13:33) They're Not Like Us #12   (1:17:18) They're Not Like Us Mail   (1:38:24) Wayward #15   (1:42:23) Wayward Mail   (2:03:18) End   (2:05:50)   Next episode: The Walking Dead #153 Any questions, comments, or 8-balls of space cocaine can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com

This week, Under the Comic Covers discusses the latest issue of Eric Stephenson and Dave Taylor's Nowhere Men #9. We have a great deal of information about the Podcastica Network to share (so stick around to the end), plus more than a few tangents as this episode becomes what Grace so eloquently referred to as, "the longish short one". Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (5:39) Nowhere Men #9   (9:34) Nowhere Mail Men   (33:08) Top of the Stack: Snowfall   (45:25) End   (49:57)   Next episode: Black Science #21; Revival #38; Saga #35; They're Not Like Us #12; Wayward #15 Any questions, comments, or edible wheelchairs can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomic

Under the Comic Covers returns after a week off with two books that cause Grace and Mr. Blahg to diverge on their opinions for both. First we discuss Rat Queens #15, followed by the return of our coverage of the Brian K. Vaughan classic, Y: The Last Man, Vol 6: Girl on Girl. Which one did Grace prefer... which did Mr. B? How could you not listen to this episode? Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:45) Rat Queens #15   (7:01) Rat Queens Mail   (34:06) Y: The Last Man, Vol 6: Girl on Girl   (37:16) Y: The Last Man Mail   (1:19:21) End   (1:25:50)   Next episode: Nowhere Men #9... and maybe something else Any questions, comments, or bobby pins (as if this were the 1950's) can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twi

Zombies!... sort of, and Under the Comic Covers discusses two books that always go great together: The Walking Dead #152: United In Fear and Revival #37. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (6:42) The Walking Dead #152: United In Fear   (10:39) The Walking Dead Mail   (34:31) Revival #37   (45:28) Revival Mail   (1:02:58) End   (1:07:50)   Next episode: Rat Queens #15; Sex Criminal #15; They're Not Like Us #12 Any questions, comments, or industiral strength decongestants can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com  Be sure to also check out the other great podcasts on the Podcastica Network. Intro and outro music provided by Romanowski