Under The Comic Covers

Under the Comic Covers is pleased to present our first movie review, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with our very special guest, Jason Cabassi of The Walking Dead'Cast. If you have not seen the film, this episode of the show is not for you... we go into detail about the aspects of this movie that tickle our fancy and will spoil the bejeezus out of you,,, so be forewarned. Although we don't have any mail to answer, we didn't really announce our plans to record this special episode, we do take a few moments to talk about our thoughts regarding the death of Robin Williams. This may not be a normal episode of UtCC, but we hope you enjoy it... regardless, we will return later this week to discuss The Walking Dead and Sex Criminals.  Until then, we'll be tucked under the comic covers. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     RIP Robin Williams   (3:00) Guardians of the Galaxy   (6:16) End    (1:08:49) Any questions, comments, or wise cracking talking raccoons can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a v

We at Under the Comic Covers don't plan on setting up thematic episodes (maybe a little, but not overtly), yet we do it again with another exceptionally creepy pairing of Nailbiter #4 and Locke & Key Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom. Nailbiter continues it's fantastic first arc by answering a few questions and asking quite a few more, all while leaving us in the dark in terms of who the real new serial killer is... Meanwhile, Locke & Key delivers yet another incredible chapter in what is one of our favorite completed series.  Events come to a head as things boil down to genuine life or death situations, and what is left behind leaves much to anticipate as we come closer to the end. As always we answer your email and questions... although sadly, this week we only had one fantabulous email... but make sure to get your emails in quickly next week... we will be covering The Walking Dead and Rat Queens... so we expect more from you... send in those emails! Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Nailbiter #4   (9:01) Loc

Under the Comic Covers is proud to present another perfect pairing this week... We bring you the science suite of Rick Remender's Black Science and Eric Stephenson's troubled masterpiece, Nowhere Men. Black Science kicks off it's second arc with something akin to a runaway freight train... pure adrenaline and pure action as we, the readers, find ourselves questioning everything we know about who are heroes and who are villains really are. Nowhere Men, a book that emerged a rising star last year, only to see it's shine diminish due to delays and rumors, is but a six issue glimpse into genius... but we can't resist going over our favorite moments and our thoughts on this remarkable work of art. In addition to this, we dip into the mail sack and answer your emails as well as take another call from our favorite comic book virgin, Rachael. Read Nate Bellegarde's remarkable and touching open letter to readers regarding the delays of Nowhere Men and his role here. Find our appearance on The Walking Dead'Cast discuss

This week, Under the Comic Covers dives into two of our favorite titles: Saga #21, delivering more of it's fantastic interstellar soap opera, and Revival #22, giving the reader more questions while at the same time giving us satifying answers in what one of us considers to be one of the best issue of the series thus far. As always we answer our listener emails and return to What's Rachael Reading? for another opportunity to catch up with our favorite comic virgin. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Comic News of the Week  (2:02) Saga #21  (12:45) Revival #22   (34:53) UtCC Mail Sack    (57:37) What's Rachael Reading?   (1:14:16) End    (1:22:41) Any questions, comments, or edible reanimating corpses 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 as well as Swell for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomic

Under the Comic Covers returns with a second episode this week as we have a fantastic chat with John Layman, author and co-creator of Chew.  He talks with us about the history of Chew, the low down on the upcoming movie with Steven Yuen and Felicia Day, and we dig into Poyo and his place in the Chew world.  Plus, he gives us a taste of what's to come in this epicurean bird flu cannibal story we love so dearly. Huge thanks to John for taking the time to do this interview, and we hope you all enjoy it as much as we did. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     John Layman Interview    (2:34) End    (1:03:42) Any questions, comments, or chicken related musical puns 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 as well as Swell for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers     A

Under the Comic Covers returns this week with our first Ladies Kicking Ass episode. We begin our girl powered episode with our favorite look at revisionist American frontier history, Manifest Destiny, and we are happy to welcome Rat Queens into the fold with the seventh issue in this fantastic and ridiculous fantasy book from Image Comics, written by Kurtis J. Wiebe and illustrated by Roc Upchurch.  As always, we also respond to our listener emails and return with another chapter in our on-going follow up with our favorite comic book virgin turned high class comic escort, Rachael in What's Rachael Reading?. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Manifest Destiny #8    (5:08) Rat Queens #7    (27:17) UtCC Mail Sack    (49:17) What's Rachael  Reading?   (1:12:04) End    (1:19:51) Any questions, comments, or samples of mysterious Ranidae tongue bits 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

The Walking Dead returns with issue #129 and gives us various glimpses into the new post-post-apocalyptic world.  We see a lonely non-repentant man, a cane weilding mad-man (or is he?) on the loose, and a pair of utter buffoons that may or may not usher in the collapse of a new society.  Going over every detail will be Grace and Mr. Blahg as Under the Comic Covers dives deeps into the issue and discuss what they believe it all means. And as always, we answer your emails and return with another installment of What's Rachael Reading. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     The Walking Dead #129    (7:18) UtCC Mail Sack    (35:18) What's Rachael Reading?   (1:08:02) End    (1:11:42) Any questions, comments, or any bloated, obese, and pregnant unicorn carvings 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 as well as Swell for both iPhone and Android users.

Happy birthday America!  As a special Fourth of July gift, Under the Comic Covers introduces a new comic to discuss, the exceptionally creepy and fascinating new Image title from Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson, Nailbiter, as well as our perennial favorite, Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's Locke & Key, Vol. 3: Crown of Shadows. In addition to these great titles, we also respond to your emails and questions. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Nailbiter #3  (8:05) Locke & Key, Vol 3: Crown of Shadows  (26:13) UtCC Mail Sack    (52:17) End    (1:13:21) Any questions, comments, or gifts from The Murder Store 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 as well as Swell 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 underthecomicco

This week, Under the Comic Covers goes over three issues in one episode for the first time, and surprisingly, it's one of the shortest episodes to date. First we go into the mysteries of Revival #21 and join Dana into her sojourn into the big city... we then travel with Tony Chu under the sea and meet up with Colby and some old friends in the midst of the strangest wedding reception of all time with Chew #42... and finally we wrap up with our perennial favorite, Saga.  If there is a more beautiful way to break our hearts, I'd be hard pressed to find it. In addition to all these great Image titles, we also respond to your emails and voicemails. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Revival #21  (4:02) Chew #42  (21:43) Saga #20   (41:03) UtCC Mail Sack    (1:03:14) What's Rachael Reading?   (1:23:31) End    (1:27:10) Any questions, comments, or complaints about how much Mr. Blahg talks 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 subscri

Sex Criminals, Time Magazine's comic of the year and one of Under the Comic Covers' favorite titles, returns this month with an unexpectedly emotional story before turning things around and leaving us wanting and waiting for more.  Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky don't disappoint as the second arc begins. But before we talk about Sex Criminals, Mr. Blahg talks at length about his weekend co-moderating panels at Walker Stalker Con Boston.  If you want to skip forward and get to the good stuff... you know, like Sex Criminals... that's ok.  No hard feelings. Chapters Intro / Walker Stalker Con Boston   (0:00)     Sex Criminals #6    (25:51) UtCC Mail Sack    (51:50) What's Rachael Reading?   (1:09:58) End    (1:15:43) Any questions, comments, or complaints about how much Mr. Blahg talks 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 as well as Swe

Under the Comic Covers returns this week to talk about two of our favorite titles, The Walking Dead and Manifest Destiny. The Walking Dead #128 gives us a deeper look into the burgeoning new community built after the war and gives us a glimpse into a new internal threat to the relative peace and quiet of Alexandria and their new way of life.  As always, we go over our top 3 for the issue and have a chat about Carl's newfound whittling skills and the importance of stale bread. After a between-arc hiatus, Chris Dingess' and Matthew Roberts' Manifest Destiny #7 returns in glorious fashion as our intrepid band of explorers continue on their westward journey across the newly acquired chunk of North American real estate and discover all new mythical beasties and critters.  Unfortunately, not all horrible creatures are of the mythical type... some happen to be part of the expedition itself.  Plus, we get a look at Lewis as the au natural skin diver. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     The Walking Dead #128    (3:22) Manif

After a week off and a horrible case of food poisoning, Grace and Mr. Blahg are very pleased get back on the mic and return to dive back Under the Comic Covers with the very special crossover issue of Chew and Revival from Image Comics and go deeper into the mysteries of Keyhouse as Locke & Key continues with Volume 2: Head Games from IDW. As always we dip back into the Mail Sack and answer listener emails as well share another edition of "What's Rachael Reading". Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Comic News of the Week   (5:44) Chew/Revival #1   (8:13) Locke & Key Vol. 2: Head Games  (29:17) UtCC Mail Sack    (59:56) What's Rachael Reading   (1:25:05) End    (1:27:29) Any questions, comments, or drive-thru sushi 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, and while you are there, feel free to leave a review. We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app as well as Swell for both i

Saga returns after a three month hiatus with issue #19 and Under the Comic Covers is here to go into each and every detail of this surprising and heart wrenching chapter of one of our favorite books. After going over our thoughts on Saga, we go over a few other titles that we have been reading but aren't yet covering on the show. If you have any thoughts on what you may like to hear, or have any other suggestions for us to read, feel free to let us know. As always we dip back into the Mail Sack and answer listener emails as well share another edition of "What's Rachael Reading". Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Saga #19   (4:22) What else are we reading?   (31:54) UtCC Mail Sack    (1:06:06) What's Rachael Reading   (1:23:53) End    (1:28:37) Any questions, comments, or menstruating walruses 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 as well

This week Under the Comic Covers welcomes a very special guest, Kirk Manley, illustrator of Z Girl and the Four Tigers, to tear apart the amazing double issue of The Walking Dead #127: A New Beginning. We spend a bit of time chatting it up with Kirk and getting to learn more about his comic, his podcast, and about his incredible tribute art for the AMC version of The Walking Dead.  We then give all of our top fives for the first issue in the post-Negen era and go over what new aspects of the series works for us, and what doesn't. Plus, we dip our hands back into the UtCC Mail Sack and respond to listener responses to this very unusual chapter in Walking Dead history. Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Kirk Manley Interview   (2:09) The Walking Dead #127   (27.07) UtCC Mail Sack    (1:37:53) End    (2:07:20) Kirk Manley can be reached at: studiokm.com, zgirl.org or @batmankm on Twitter. Any questions, comments, or gay samurai ninja Jesus action figures with two swords and kung fu grip can be sent to feedback@utcco

Under the Comic Covers delves into new mysteries and newly answered questions in our coverage of Revival #20, the Image rural noir title by Tim Seely and Mike Norton.  Who is that man at the end, and why is Em jumping with Jesus on the cover?  These are but two of the many questions that we pose. We also bring ourselves current with Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staple's remarkable series Saga.  Volume 3 is an amazing look at relationships both new and old and sets the stage for what will be next to follow... and we will get that return in 2 weeks.  Make sure you are caught up for what will be a most anticipated return. Plus, we answer your emails and check in with our favorite comic virgin Rachael in this week's installment of "What is Rachael Reading?" Chapters Intro    (0:00)     Revival #20    (6:16) Saga, Vol. 3    (33:54) UtCC Mail Sack    (1:15:00) What's Rachael Reading?    (1:42:09) End    (1:49:03) Any questions, comments, or mint condition sets of rules for Nun Tuj Nun can be sent to feedback@utccov

Things get strange as Under the Comic Covers welcomes two new Image titles to the rotation... John Layman and Rob Guillory's Chew and Rick Remender and Matteo Scalera's Black Science.  One title serves up heaping plates of absurdist humor, while the other breaks through the barriers of interdimensional travel and delivers a story chock full of action and forward momentum. Mr. Blahg and Grace welcome new listeners and give a brief rundown of how we structure the show before going over the comic news of the week.  Plus, we answer your emails and check in with our favorite comic virgin Rachael in this week's installment of "What is Rachael Reading?" Chapters Intro                                          0:00  Comic News of the Week     9:30 Chew #41                              20:03 Black Science, Vol. 1           46.15 UtCC Mail Sack                    1:19:37 End                                         1:39:09 Any questions, comments, or lady fish dancers can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also

Under the Comic Covers is tremendously pleased to welcome Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast as he, Grace, and Mr. Blahg take on the final installment of All Out War.  Did it live up to all of our hopes and expectations?  Did we all agree on whether or not it was unsatifying, or did we think it represents a bold new direction for the comic?  Only one way to find out. We also begin plumbing the emotional depths of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's hauntingly beautiful series from IDW, Locke & Key.  We dive into the first of six volumes and embark on what will be an incredible journey into Keyhouse and the secrets within.  Do you like mysteries?   Then Locke & Key is exactly what you are looking for. Plus, we answer your emails and voicemails, in addition to continuing our segment of "What is Rachael Reading?" Any questions, comments, or drunk widows 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 iTu

Mr. Blahg and Grace return to Brian K. Vaughan's Saga and go over each of our favorite moments from this extraordinary story as we continue with Volume 2.  As is usual for covering this title, we get a little adult from time to time... so be forewarned.  This is an incredible book and we thoroughly enjoyed digging into our heroes' pasts and the shocking cliffhanger of an ending.  From Barr to Fard to Klara to Gwen, Volume 2 is the most engrossing chapter yet.  We are also extremely pleased to share our interview with Mathew Roberts, artist for Manifest Destiny.  It will come as no surprise to our listeners to know that we adore this book, and it is Matt's art that push it from being a good book towards being a remarkable one, and we were honored and tickled pink that he took the time to chat about his start in comics, his process in creating the incredible images of Manifest Destiny, and we thank his patience in dealing with two fans sitting around gushing about his work. Any questions, comments, or reclusive

Under the Comic Covers dives into The Walking Dead #125, the penultimate episode of the amazing 12 issue arc, All Out War.  What do you think is going to happen now that the final die has been cast?  Listen now to hear our thoughts on that shocking final panel. We also return to the eighteenth century with Manifest Destiny #6 as we continue exploring the wilds of an untamed America in Chris Dingess and Matthew Roberts' fantastic tale of American monsters and legend. Plus, we announce the winner of a copy of Revival #19, The Walking Dead homage variant cover edition.  And if that weren't enough, we answer a bevy of email and respond to our first two voicemail messages. Any questions, comments, or Buffalotaur 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 Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers   And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.

Under the Comic Covers is celebrating its first month with a very special contest!  Simply like our post announcing the contest on our Facebook page and you are entered to win a special The Walking Dead homage variant cover of Revivel #19, the very issue we review tonight. In this episode, Grace and Mr. Blahg probe into the mysteries of Revival #19 as well as take a deep look at Jeff Lemire's sci-fi love story Trillium. Any questions, comments, or ghostly apparitions 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 Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com