Under The Comic Covers

Under the Comic Covers would like to wish all of our listeners a very Happy New Year, and with the new year comes a new episode! See that, it should be a happier new year already. This week, we ring in 2015 with what may very well be our favorite issue of Black Science in it's eleven issue run. Revival #26 makes us care a bit for our favorite white trash Sherlock, and in our Top of the Stack segment we discuss the latest book from Eric Stephenson and Simon Gane, They're Not Like Us. I wish I could say we answer some listener mail, but with the holidays and us recording at wonky times... c'est la vie. There is always next week... and we will be here waiting for you in the future. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Black Science #11   (4:49) Revival #26   (24:45) Top of the Stack: They're Not Like Us   (41:51) End   (50:48) Any questions, comments, or trophy necklaces crafted from items taken from your vanquished foes can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's 

Under the Comic Covers wishes you all a happy holiday season, and in honor of the festivities, we present to you this special episode, stripped of all of the accouterments of a normal episode; listener feedback, news, Top of the Stack... instead, we take a dip into the sad genius of Jeff Lemire's Sweet Tooth, Vol 3: Animal Armies. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Sweet Tooth, Vol 3: Animal Armies   (5:24) End   (40:45) Any questions, comments, or unopened Christmas presents 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

This week, Under the Comic Covers covers an issue of one of our favorite books, Manifest Destiny #12, as well as the second volume of Jeff Lemire's remarkable Sweet Tooth. Plus in addition to our usually bounty of news, letters, and gibberish... we also announce the winner of our Saga Deluxe HC contest. How can you possibly resist. We also have a chat about our Top of the Stack picks: Afterlife with Archie by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Rancesco Francavilla; and Red Rocket 7 by Michael Allred. And if interested in the IGN Readers' Choice Award Nominations, the link is here. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week  (1:54) Contest Winner Announcement  (8:00) Manifest Destiny #12  (10:25) West Words Redux (Listener Mail)  (31:59) Sweet Tooth Vol. 2: In Captivity  (44:21) Top of the Stack: Red Rocket 7; Afterlife with Archie  (1:16:39) End   (1:25:13) Any questions, comments, or cyclops skulls can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8

This week Under the Comic Covers dives into three extraordinary titles (and it's a long one)... The Walking Dead #135: Face to Face; Copperhead #4; and Sex Criminals #9: Ana. In addition to these great books, we also take a moment during our Sex Criminals segment to go over a few bits from Fraction & Zdarsky's Just the Tips, we cover some great news, and go over a couple of great books in our Top of the Stack segment. This week we spotlight Image Comics' Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro and Valiant's Quantum and Woody by Jasmes Asmus and Tom Fowler. And as always, we answer your emails and make utter fools of ourselves for your enjoyment. Are you not entertained! Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week  (3:11) The Walking Dead #135: Face to Face  (10:43) The Hilltop Mail Sack  (31:52) Copperhead #4  (48:06) Copperhead Native Express  (1:04:07) Sex Criminals #9  (1:08:22) Mail Sack St. Cocaine  (1:44:20) Top of the Stack: Bitch Planet; Quantum and Woody  (1:59:30) End

This week, Under the Comic Covers discuss the latest issue of Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson's always creepy and entertaining Nailbiter and John Layman and Rob Guillory's tragically delicious final issue of Chew's Chicken Tenders arc. Along the way we cover some strange and often tangential topics. In our news segment there are name changes and assault charges, we take a brief look into Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky's Just the Tips, a sexual manual for those so inclined (those being fictional people with more than a few mental issues), a patriotic tribute to one of the comic worlds greatest fallen hero, and in our Top of the Stack segment we (meaning Mr. Blahg) talk at great length about the entire Planet of the Apes franchise as Grace picks Michael Moreci and Dan McDade's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes comic from BOOM Comics, and Mr. Blahg makes a very sober selection with Robbie Morrison and Charlie Adlard's White Death from Image Comics. And of course... as always... we answer your emails and blathe

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! To celebrate the holiday, we have decided to begin our coverage of Jeff Lemire's post-apocalytpic masterpiece, Sweet Tooth from Vertigo Comics. If you have not read the heart-warming, and heart-breaking, story of Gus, now is the time to do so. With only 6 volumes, Sweet Tooth is a must read for any comic lover. Plus, as an extra special treat, we announce our latest contest... the chance for one lucky listener to win a copy of the first deluxe hard cover edition of Saga, collecting the first three volumes in addtion to supplemental material, signed and personalized by Brian K. Vaughan himself! Listen to the episode for details on how you can be entered into this contest (or simply share and/or retweet our contest announcement on Facebook and/or Twitter). We will announce the winner in three weeks. Next week we will return to our regular format, including more news and our Top of the Stack segment... but for now, please enjoy this special holiday edition of Under the Comic Covers.

This week, Under the Comic Covers delves into Image Comics' Revival #25 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, and bids a very fond adieu to one of our favorite series, Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's Locke & Key. Joining us to discuss the final chapter of Locke & Key is our good friend Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast. In addition to these great titles, we answer your mail and as always, go over some comic news items from the previous week. We are skipping our Top of the Stack segment for the next two weeks, but we will be releasing an episode next week, the Thanksgiving weekend, so look for our next episode where we will be beginning our coverage of Jeff Lemire's gorgeous and haunting, Sweet Tooth. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week  (2:21) Revival #25  (8:57) The Wassau Post  (32:06) Locke & Key: Alpha & Omega  (47:40) Lovecraft Mail Sack  (1:50:34) End   (2:02:30) Any questions, comments, or magic keys can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (6

What? The Walking Dead?? Squeeeeee!!!! Yes, this week, Under the Comic Covers covers the world's most popular zombie show... however, we talk about that weird picture book version of that story by Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead #134: From Whispers to Screams. We also go over a new addition to the UtCC stable of titles; Copperhead, by Jay Faerber and Scott Godlewski. Described as Deadwood in space, Copperhead lives up to that description with a fantastic first three issues and a pairing of main characters that will win you over in a heartbeat. Per usual, we answer your emails and take a peek at the Tops of our Stacks with an Image First, Drifter, by Ivan Brandon and Nic Klein; as well as give an advance review of Graveyard Shift, by Jay Faerber (Copperhead) and Fran Bueno. Some seriously good stuff crammed into this particular pie hole. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     The Walking Dead  (9:59) Alexandria-Hilltop Zombie Express  (31:38) Copperhead #1-3  (44:09) Copperhead Pony-like-creature Express  (1:10:05) To

This week, Under the Comic Covers dissects two of the more gruesome titles we cover. We begin our meal with Nailbiter #7... a wonderful appetizer with frights, a special guest star, and a pinch of humor to whet your appetite. The main course consists of tortillas, chocolate, and pent-up aggression mixed with fierce fighting skills in this months penultimate issue of Chew: Chicken Tenders... Issue #44. As is our wont, we answer our fantabulous listener's emails, listen to a voicemail froma familar voice, get a mighty heap of news, and we can't forget the Top of the Stack. This week we discuss Tooth & Claw #1, the latest Image first by Busiek and Dewey... as well as Snapshot, by Andy Diggle and Jock. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week  (2:31) Nailbiter #7  (16:47) Buckaroo Mail Sack  (32:47 Chew #44  (40:14) Chew Tender Voicemail  (1:03:20) Top of the Stack; Tooth & Claw #1, Snapshot  (1:08:05) End   (1:24:53) Any questions, comments, or chopsticks of death can be sent to feedback@utcc

This week, Under the Comic Covers returns with a Rick Remender twist on "Lost in Some Dimension or Other" in Black Science #10, while Brian K. Vaughan's Saga #24 concludes it's fourth arc in typically stellar fashion. As usual, we answer our beloved listener's emails, get a hearty dose of news, including a voicemail from the owner of Comix Experience in San Francisco regarding the upcoming Brian K. Vaughan book singing in San Francisco, and a special Top of the Stack segment where we both discuss a new Image title, Roche Limit by Michael Moreci and Vic Malhotra. Flying green hippos, spider lady sex, and sci-fi noir is what you can expect out of this episode of Under the Comic Covers... plus a hearty dose of dragon semen. Yeah... you read that right. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week  (1:28) Black Science #10  (10:32) Black Science Papyrus Scrolls  (29:10) Saga #24   (34:11) Saga Ghüs Post  (1:02:49) Top of the Stack; Roche Limit  (1:15:55) End   (1:26:32) Any questions, comments, or random

Under the Comic Covers returns this week with perennial favorites, The Walking Dead #133: Impending Doom, and Revival #24. But before we dig too deeply into these titles, we spend a little time sharing our experiences at Walker Stalker Con: Atlanta, 2014... from moderating a panel with Jason Momoa to thanking an endless see of attendees and staff, we had a great time. In addition to this, we answer your emails and reach for what we have on the Top of the Stack. This week, Grace picks Stumptown, while Mr. B goes with something a bit more out of character... G.I. Joe: Cobra. Seriously...  Zombie skin wearing creeps, zombie deer, and much much more in this weeks episode of Under the Comic Covers. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Walker Stalker Con: Atlanta, 2014   (1:13) The Walking Dead #133: Impending Doom  (16:38) The Walking Dead Undead Mail   (35:40) Revival #24   (55:51) Revival Mail  (1:15:32) Top of the Stack; Stumptown, G.I. Joe: Cobra  (1:19:15) End   (1:32:40) Any questions, comments, or zombie skin con

This week, Under the Comic Covers covers... not three!... not two!!... but one whole issue!!! Fortunately, it happens to be one of all all-time favorite titles, Chris Dingess' and Matthew Roberts' fantastic revisioning of Lewis and Clark's expedition into the wilds of an untamed America, Manifest Destiny. In one of the best issues of the current arc thus far, Lewis manages one of the best spur of the moment heroic moments, and we manage to talk around that fact with our usual aplomb. In addition to this title, we cover some weekly news, including a great "man on the street" report from Kirk Manley (http://www.studiokm.com/) with regard to NYCC, and we top it all off with Top of the Stack, our new weekly segment covering new and otherwise interesting reads not covered in our usual lineup of books. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (1:42) Kirk Manley's NYCC Review   (5:18) Manifest Destiny #11  (10:49) Top of the Stack   (26:42) End    (34:47) Any questions, comments, or cunting five tongue

This week Under the Cover Comics goes over the fine points of Black Science #9 and Sex Criminals #8. They go deep into the confusion that is this mid point of the second arc of Black Science, and go down and dirty with the rainbow of mental and sexual health that is Sex Criminals. In addition to this, they answer your emails, discuss the news of the week, give some insight into the differences between sober and drunken podcasting, talk about a couple of new titles in "Top of the Stack"; Wytches and Copperhead, and ultimately have a great time going over two of our favorite titles. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:14) Black Science #9   (16:49) Black Science Transmissions   (36:27) Sex Criminals #8   (40:38) Sex Criminals Mail Sack (1:14:15) Top of the Stack; Wytches, Copperhead   (1:28:49) End   (1:43:09) Any questions, comments, or ridiculously attractive medical professionals can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-

We seem to be making a habit of covering three issues a week... and this week is no exception! Under the Comic Covers spends some time discussing The Walking Dead #132: Happiness, Nailbiter #6, and Rat Queens #8. Three great titles... two deep character development issues and one rather shocking and game changing twist.  In addition to these three issues, we answer your emails, and we introduce the title of our new segment that focuses on one new title from each of us every week. Quick side note... there was a slight problem with Mr. Blahg's audio file, you may hear a slight static sound when listening at high volume, but hopefully this won't detract from your enjoyment of the episode. Rest assured, the problem will be resolved before next week. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:02) The Walking Dead #132: Happiness   (17:05) The Walking Dead Mail Skins   (38:49) Nailbiter #6   (52:27) Nailbiter Mail Clippings (1:14:25) Rat Queens #8   (1:20:55) Rat Queens Beard Mail   (1:35:00) Top of t

After a week off, Under the Comic Covers returns with playing catch up as we cover last weeks release of Manifest Destiny #10, as well as stay current with Chew #43 and Saga #23. Manifest Destiny finds our intrepid explorers two steps closer to freeing themselves from both the underwater arch and the horrifying giant mosquitos on land... Chew moves one Olive-sized step towards bringing down The Collector... and Saga fleshes out exactly what Hazel meant by her parents spliting up, and the cliffhanger is unbearable. In addition to these three issues, we answer your emails, feature our final segment of What's Rachael Reading, and introduce our newest segment, (name to be determined) that allows us to discuss one title each that we don't cover on the show. It's great to be back and we hope you enjoy the episode. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (3:26) Manifest Destiny #10   (11:49) Manifest Destiny Postal Satchel   (25:22) Chew #43   (31:16) Chew Bites o' Feedback (25:22) Saga #23   (47:50) S

Under the Comic Covers returns this week to go over two perennial favorites, The Walking Dead #131, which reunites us with some old favorites while also introducing new characters, and Locke & Key Vol. 5: Clockworks, diving deep into the origin of the keys and answering each and every question posited in the first four volumes. Before we dig into those issues we have a few bits of news up front, as well as a couple of cool announcements regarding Walker Stalker Con Atlanta, and unfortunately we will not be releasing an episode next week due to Mr. Blahg's vacation. After all of that goodness we answer some emails and give our (Mr. Blahg's) opinion of various pickles ranging from fried to cornichons... and be sure to stay until the very end to get a brief taste of what Mr. Blahg will be immersed in next week. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     The Walking Dead #131   (24:46) The Walking Dead Mail Gak   (53:04) Locke & Key Vol 5: Clockworks   (1:12:52) Locke & Key Mail Satchel   (1:39:45) End    (1:50:14

This week, Under the Comic Covers dives into one title, Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson's Nailbiter #5. This remarkably creepy and atmospheric book about a town that breeds serial killers and the lovely folk within rounds out it's first arc in stunning and gruesome fashion. We also answer a few emails and, as always, we check in with our favorite comic virgin and get a report in What's Rachael Reading?. I'm not quite sure how we did it... but we mananged to wring a surprising amount of levity and joy from this material. Hope you enjoy. Big thanks to those of you who wrote in... not just the ones we read, but also the one we didn't. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Nailbiter #5   (19:47) UtCC Mail Sack   (39:21) What's Rachael Reading?   (55:06) End    (1:01:12) Any questions, comments, or magic mushrooms 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

We were told it could not be done... we pointed out that we had done it before... but still there were unbelievers.  Tonight we tackle three titles, each as wonderful as the next... each as bad ass, if not more bad ass, than the one that preceded it.  In this episode, Under the Comic Covers dives deep into Black Science #8, Revival #23, and Saga #22 and come out the other end damaged, disturbed, and discombobulated in all the best ways possible. We also take a departure from out usual format and in an effort to curtail potential spoilers in the Mail Sack, we are now answering emails that pertain to paricular titles within the discussions of those titles.  Does that mean the Mail Sack is gone?  Nope... now it's just spread around a bit more evenly. In addition to these great titles, and our answering of listener comments, we also take a quick visit with our favorite former comic virgin Rachael in another installment of What's Rachael Reading. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Black Science #8   (10:59) Black Scien

This week finds Under the Comic Covers deep in the wilds of an untamed mythological version of America that finds our heroes from Christ Dingess' and Matthew Roberts' Manifest Destiny battling between monsters of the river deep and monsters within their very ranks... and as always, we are here to babble on regarding our thoughts. We also take the opportunity to discuss our top 3, or so, other other titles that we read but don't cover regularly (for now) on the show. And as always, we dip into the UtCC Mail Sack and answer your emails and questions. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Manifest Destiny #9  (4:35) Other Titles We Read  (27:58) UtCC Mail Sack  (1:06:42) End    (1:24:02) Any questions, comments, or artistic renderings of what would otherwise be a dead crtitter or varmit 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 An

Things get funky and very, very adult in this episode of Under the Comic Covers.  We start off rather tame with our coverage of The Walking Dead... zombies, new communities, and a baby.  But things take a turn for the blue once we start in with Sex Criminals, so be forewarned, that segment is not for the more innocent listeners we may have... and if that isn't enticing, I don't know what would be.   Now with 69% more porn music than before! In addition to the debauchery and good times to be found in this episode we also take a deep dive into the UtCC Mail Sack and answer our listener mail as well as another installment of What's Rachael Reading?. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     The Walking Dead #130   (8:47) Sex Criminals #7  (34:26) UtCC Mail Sack  (59:30) What's Rachael Reading?   (1:24:49) End    (1:33:08) Any questions, comments, or bags of Reece's Pieces 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 i