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The Walking Dead and Sex Criminals... two great books, two very different sensibilities. This week Under the Comic Covers blends the two for a delicious pairing of stress and wtf?. We also talk about Skottie Young's new book, I Hate Fairyland... a fun murderous romp through a magical and adorable, yet incredibly maddening, land of make believe. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:11) The Walking Dead #147: Out In the Open   (12:44) The Walking Dead Mail  (37:19) Sex Criminals #13: Bace   (47:07) Sexy Mail   (1:19:56) Top of the Stack: I Hate Fairyland   (1:21:50) End   (1:32:24)  Any questions, comments, or bazookas capable of destroying, or at the very least seriously maiming, the moon 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/underthecomiccover

Serial killers, space westerns, and 80's nostalgia mixed with a tinge of sci-fi... all of this and more in this weeks episode of Under the Comic Covers.  We start the show with the final issue of the second arc of Copperhead, leaving us dangling by our toes in this classic cliffhanger of an ending. From there we go with an early Halloween delight, Nailbiter #16; starting off a new arc with some surprising turns. And finally, we offer a Top of the Stack that managed to become an upcoming regular book for us to cover in the middle of the show... Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang's Paper Girls. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (4:44) Copperhead #10   (10:45) Copperhead Mail  (25:06) Nailbiter #16   (31:59) Buckaroo Mail   (49:45) Top of the Stack: Paper Girls   (55:16) End   (1:08:12)  Any questions, comments, or shiny apples 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 W

What do you get when you cross a book about mutants with a book about resurrected people? You get this week's episode of Under the Comic Covers. This week we get into Revival #33 and They're Not Like Us #8.  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (9:14) Revival #33   (18:42) Revival Mail  (39:44) They're Not Like Us #8   (50:00) They're Not Like Mail... They're Email   (1:10:30) End   (1:12:55)  Any questions, comments, or red tattoo ink 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.

Under the Comic Covers continues coverage of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's award winning series, Y: The Last Man. This week we go over Volume 5: Blade of Truth. After our less than enthused reaction to Volume 4, it is great to be back on track and very excited to see where the adventure takes us next. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:54) Y: The Last Man, Vol 5: Ring of Truth   (5:41) End   (40:15)  Any questions, comments, or dented cans of tomato soup 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.

This week, Under the Comic Covers dips its toes into a little bit of horror, a smidgen of mystical smidgens, and a whole lots of weird sexy stuff. First we discuss Manifest Destiny #17, possibly the most intense and visceral issue of the series thus far. Then we join Rat Queens #12 as they contiune on their quest (we think it's to see Hannah's father, but we kinda get confused a bit). Finally, Sex Criminals #12 picks up where we left off... and I can't really say much more than that regarding this particularly odd and sexually adventurous issue of our favorite odd and sexually adventurous book. Mr. Blahg chooses the new Rick Remender and Sean Murphy book from Image Comics, Tokyo Ghost as his Top of the Stack selection; and as always, we answer your emails. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:05) Manifest Destiny #17   (9:17) Manifest Letters   (27:46) Rat Queens #12   (32:05) Rat Mail   (52:21) Sex Criminals #12   (55:21) Sex Letters   (1:33:28) Top of the Stack: Tokyo Ghost   (1:35:35) En

This week, Under the Comic Covers returns to it's regular schedule with a fantastic issue of The Walking Dead #146: A Breaking Point Reached and our contiuned coverage of Brian K. Vaughan's Y: The Last Man, Vol 4: Safeword.  We also rip and issue off of the Top of the Stack this week with Image Comics' new book from Jeff Lemire and Emi Lenox, Plutona. And as always, we answer your emails.  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:28) The Walking Dead #146: A Breaking Point Reached   (7:34) Y: The Last Man, Vol 4: Safeword   (29:51) Y The Last Email   (1:03:01) Top of the Stack: Plutona   (1:07:25) End   (1:16:37)  Any questions, comments, or suicide intervention technitians 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

Under the Comic Covers brings you our first live podcast from Blue Moon Comics in San Rafael, CA. In this episode, we go over Eric Stephenson and Simon Gane's They're Not Like Us #7, from Image Comics, as well as continue with our coverage of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's classic Y: The Last Man. This week we go over Volume 3: One Small Step. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:29) They're Not Like Us #7   (9:08) They're Not Like Us Letters   (24:43) Y: The Last Man, Vol 3: One Small Step   (29:29) End   (1:03:13)  Any questions, comments, or spirit gum and hair 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 g

This week, Under the Comic Covers digs into three perennial favorites; Manifest Destiny #16, Revival #32, and Rat Queens #11. Two of these three books have glimpses into the past, and the other gives hints about our character's pasts... listen to the episode the find out which is which. As always, we answer your emails and talk about a couple of news items, including our upcoming live podcast on August 27th at Blue Moon Comics in San Rafael, CA. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:29) Manifest Destiny #16   (12:27) Manifest Destiny Mail   (33:12) Revival #32   (35:51) Revival Mail   (1:00:19) Rat Queens #11   (1:05:12) Rat Queens Mail   (1:21:32) End   (1:23:26)  Any questions, comments, or bags of Betty's candy (minus the green ones) 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

This week, Under the Comic Covers streamlines this episode in discussing The Walking Dead #145: Blood For Blood. Due to Mr. B's vacation plans, we don't answer any letters, don't cover any news, don't offer up any new titles in Top of the Stack, and we don't even deliver our usual top 3 for the issue... instead, we announce the winner of our latest contest to win a signed copy of the variant cover of CHEW #50 and have a simple discussion of what is a very somber, yet spectacular, issue of one of our favorite titles. We hope you enjoy, and we will return to our regular ol' routine next week. Aloha!  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     The Walking Dead #145: Blood For Blood   (2:58) End   (36:03)  Any questions, comments, or tissues soaked in the tears of comic nerds 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

This week, Under the Comic Covers delves into the mysteries and the mayhem of Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson's Nailbiter #15 from Image Comics. We get an answer to a long awaited question, as well as a fine helping of new questions and intrigue. As always, we answer your letters... sadly, we have no new books to discuss in Top of the Stack, but we will always be keeping our eyes open for new material to share with all of you. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:48) Nailbiter #15   (4:36) Buckaroo Mail   (28:04) End   (39:30)  Any questions, comments, or piles of dead bodies to hide under 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 t

This week, Under the Comic Covers revels in a cornucopia of great books. We begin by talking about Wayward #10, the spectacular end to its second arc, move on to Copperhead #9, and wrap everything up with the long awaited Sex Criminals #11.  Unfortunately, we don't have any books to discuss on Top of the Stack.  We do, however, answer your emails and bring up a few news items.  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:53) Wayward #10   (8:19) Wayward Mail   (34:21) Copperhead #9   (38:53) Copperhead Mail   (53:46) Sex Criminals #11   (1:01:57) Sexy Mail   (1:20:40) End   (1:25:41)  Any questions, comments, or anime cum fairies 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 under

Although this was a slow week for new comic releases, Under the Comic Covers still carries on. We continue our way through Brian K. Vaughan's acclaimed completed series, Y: The Last Man with Volume 2: Cycles. Mr. Blahg brings a beloved reboot to Top of the Stack with Archie #1 by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples; and Grace, unbeknownst to her, finds herself recommending Sunstone by Stjepan Sejic from Top Cow Productions, a beautiful BDSM love story. And of course, we answer some mail... all for the low low price of nothing but an hour plus of your time. Thanks for listening... and enjoy the show. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:33) Y: The Last Man, Vol 2: Cycles   (5:10) Y Mail   (42:10) Top of the Stack: Archie; Sunstone   (50:13) End   (1:02:22)  Any questions, comments, or ball gags 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 Ra

Under the Comic Covers returns to it's regularly scheduled programming with one great issue and a fantastic volume. First, we return to Wasau, WI in Tim Seeley and Mike Norton's rural noir, Revival #31. Then, we spend some time with the gods in The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 2: Fandemonium from Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. We also talk about some of the recent award winners and nominees in the comic world, as well as go over our last couple of days at SDCC and Walker Stalker Fan Fest. Plus, as always, we answer your letters. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:55) Revival #31   (30:06) Revival Mail   (46:01) The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 2: Fandemonium   (49:15) Wik+Div Mail   (1:31:56) End   (1:36:22)  Any questions, comments, or ideas as to where Laura's hidden "L" is 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

Under the Comic Covers goes on the road this week and Grace and Mr. Blahg talk about their first two days at San Diego Comic Con, and as luck would have it, the three books we discuss this week were all huge issues, each closing out their respective arcs.  The Walking Dead #144: ... , delivers a dramatic kick in the gut, Saga #30 brings closure to some, horror to others, and Black Science #16 doesn't hold back on the adventure from the first page to the last.  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     SDCC 2015   (1:06) The Walking Dead #144: ...   (18:30) The Walking Dead Mail   (35:07) Saga #30   (44:52) Saga Mail   (1:03:23) Black Science #16   (1:13:16) Black Science Mail   (1:27:36) End   (1:34:50)  Any questions, comments, or glowing cubes of rocket fuel 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 F

The comic gods were good to us this week, and Under the Comic Covers is back with two fantastic issues. First, we go over Nailbiter #14, where we think we are getting answers, but it really feels like we're getting more questions. Finally, we delve into the shocking fiftieth issue of CHEW. In the end, who will still be standing? Mr Blahg discusses the latest Image Comics' release from Brian K.Vauaghan, as he and artist Steve Skroce bring us a story about war between the U.S. and Canada in We Stand on Guard in our Top of the Stack segment. And as always, we answer your emails and chat about some news, including, but not limited to, Image Expo, San Diego Comic Con, and associated parties. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:34) Nailbiter #14   (11:30) Buckaroo Mail   (27:58) CHEW #50   (33:11) CHEW Mail   (45:52) Top of the Stack: We Stand on Guard   (48:37) End   (52:42)  Any questions, comments, or servings of roasted bionically enhanced super-rooster can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com

Under the Comic Covers is back this week with two favorites... one rather old, the other quite new. The Walking Dead #143: A Union was a fantastic issue with a few surprises and some unadulterated joy (not much, but what do you expect). Wayward #9 uncovers more threads, more spinners, and a potential new stressor in our young heroes' supergroup.  Grace brings a new title from Image Comics to Top of the Stack, Brian Buccellato and Toni Infante's Sons of the Devil. And as always, we answer your mail and talk about a some comic news of the week. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:42) The Walking Dead #143   (10:18) The Walking Dead Mail   (28:30) Wayward #9   (39:45) Wayward Mail   (1:02:42) Top of the Stack: Sons of the Devil   (1:12:32) End   (1:17:18)  Any questions, comments, or happy hair feathers 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

This week Under the Comic Covers begins covering Brian K. Vaughan's Y: The Last Man with Volume 1: Unmanned. It's always a pleasure to begin a new completed series, and this is no exception. We also cover two of our favorite books, Manifest Destiny #15 and Revival #30, both with plenty to go over and discuss. Grace brings a new title from Dark Horse Comics to Top of the Stack, Kelly Thompson and Meredith McClaren's Heart in a Box. And as always, we answer your mail and talk about a few news items and/or reminders.  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:47) Manifest Destiny #15   (9:50) Manifest Destiny Mail   (22:58) Revival #30   (28:17) Revival Mail   (46:39) Y: The Last Man, Vol 1: Unmanned   (49:48) Y Mail   (1:35:41) Top of the Stack: Heart in a Box   (1:39:06) End   (1:42:13)  Any questions, comments, or Fezron urine 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

This week we go Under the Comic Covers of four of our favorite titles. We start with The Walking Dead #142: A Gathering, followed by Saga #29, the penultimate issue of the current arc. As if that weren't enough action for one week, we tackle two other non-stop rides with Copperhead #8 and Black Science #15. Mr. Blahg brings a new Image Comics title to Top of the Stack, Brian Wood and Danijel Zezelj's dark and haunting Starve. As always we answer your mail and talk about a few news items and/or reminders.  Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:39) The Walking Dead #142   (5:19) The Walking Dead Mail   (20:20) Saga #29   (25:58) Saga Mail   (42:35) Copperhead #8   (48:46) Copperhead Mail   (1:05:10) Black Science #15   (1:07:55) Black Science Mail   (1:20:00) Top of the Stack: Starve   (1:28:16) End   (1:30:46)  Any questions, comments, or wineskins of firey dragon semen can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download a

Under the Comic Covers spends some time in Buckaroo, Oregon this week as we delve into Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson's Nailbiter #13 from Image Comics. With a mix of flashbacks and horrific new revelations, this month's entry is one you can't miss. Both Grace and Mr. B have offerings this week for Top of the Stack. First, Grace discusses BOOM Studios' Broken World by Frank Barbiere and Christopher Peterson... followed by Mr. Blahg and Image Comics' Airboy by James Robinson and Greg Hinkle. As always we answer your mail and talk about a few news items and/or reminders. Enjoy! Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:27) Nailbiter #13   (9:05) Nailbiter Mail   (24:54) Top of the Stack: Broken World; Airboy   (29:38) End   (39:05)  Any questions, comments, or urine soaked vigilante suits 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 R

After a week off, Under the Comic Covers returns to discuss three of our favorite titles (as if they weren't all our favorite titles). We begin with the first arc ending issue of They're Not Like Us #6, move on to the gorgeous Japanese tale of Wayward #8, and conclude with an always welcome dose of hilarity with CHEW #49. This week's Top of the Stack features Harrow County by Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook from Dark Horse Comics. Mr. Blahg also brings up a few other titles... Lady Killer from Dark Horse, and two comics from Image, Nonplayer and Injection. All highly recommended. Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:21) They're Not Like Us #6   (10:44) Wayward #8   (31:55) Wayward Mail   (50:21) CHEW #49   (59:18) CHEW Mail   (1:20:34) Top of the Stack: Harrow County   (1:24:07) End   (1:30:29)  Any questions, comments, or double cooked, slightly putrid, roast rooster 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 s