All Comics Considered

Hello and Welcome to the NPR Voice edition of All Comics Considered. In this week's episode, we all gathered --including our amazing sound engineer Steve!-- to discuss the new CW Show: Black Lightning. We talk about our history with the character, some of the fictional biography of the character, where is his place in the Arrowverse (other than at the top), and we just scream for joy as this family of super heroes does cool shit. If you like what you've heard, you gotta rate and review us. You can do it at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify. You should totally to it. It's the righteous thing to do.

Wherein Jim talks about his gaming history, Fiasco!, and an insight into Avengers: No Surrender!   We cannot recommend Jim's website enough for all your comic needs--be it how-tos or buying some excellent books!    

ACC-tion Heroes, we have good news and bad news. Here is the bad news: Episode 100, our Musical Episode, has been eaten by the forces of evil. It's gone. Poof. Here is the good news: Episode 101 is the first part of an extensive interview with writer, animator, gamer, speaker, and professor Jim Zub! Jim talks to us about how he got into comics, his creator owned books, gaming, and Avengers: No Surrender! If you are looking for somewhere to start with Jim's body of work, in previous shows, Marty has plugged: Glitterbomb Wayward Uncanny Avengers AND Jim's website has a ton of good advice on writing, the comics industry, and more information on where you can buy his stuff! Seriously. GO BUY HIS STUFF Sit down, plug-in, and get ready for one hell of a conversation!     **Jim comes to the show thanks to Will Hindmarch

Welcome ACC-tion heroes! This week, Tim, Marty, and Nick assemble to discuss some of their ideas for solid Elseworld/What if stories! We even have time for the first Pullbox of 2018! Elseworlds! Tim World: Wanda Maximoff: Sorceress Supreme (and her apprentice Young Henry McCoy) in the Academy of Magic. Marty World/Tim world Scarlet Witch: By Seanan McGuire, drawn by Kris Anka Old Man Rogers Nick World Marvel-less: Crime and Forgiveness - Carol Goes to Jail How to be Big Guy in a Small Room - Bill Foster, superspy   What are we looking forward to in 2018? (AKA: pullbox) Producer Tim: All New Guardians of the Galaxy - Gerry Duggan and Kuder/Svorcina Marty: My Favorite Thing is Monsters Nick: Superior Spiderman

In this episode, Marty and Nick put their brains together to talk about the Big Two's Big Moves. We contrast and compare Legacy and Rebirth, with points about:   Writers Artists Comparing previous events   Please note, we recorded this before Bendis' announced his move to DC, so that is not on the table.    

This week Tim, Hannah, Marty, and Nick gather around the mics to answer the question: Is it better to handle legacy characters by creating new characters or pass the torch?   Here's  a quick list of the main characters we discussed: Characters who have been replaced with PoC and women: Sam as Captain America Joquim as Falcon Jane Foster as Thor Robbie Reyes as Ghost Rider X-23 as Wolverine Miles and Spidey Amadeus Cho as Hulk America Chavez Mosaic Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel Carol took Captain Marvel in July 2012, Kamala appeared November 2013 Riri Williams as Ironheart/Ironman

Wherein Marty says goodbye to 2017 by thanking the ACC Fam.

Wherein Marty, Nick, Hannah, and Tim discuss the year that was and the year that will be.

Listen in ACC-tion heroes! This week we breakdown the CW Crossover: Crisis on Earth X. We talk about everything from our thoughts and feelings about this 4 hour movie, the state of the Arrowverse, and a comparison to last year's Agents of Hydra.   Warning: Nazis and Spoilers to follow!      

Sorry for the delay ACC-tion heroes! But here we are, just in time for your weekend/weekend work. The original band (Hannah, Nick, and Marty) gather to talk about:   THOR: RAGNAROCK Infinity War I: Starring Chris Evan's beard.   Two out of our three hosts want that beard. THE THIRD ONE WILL SURPRISE YOU Now, if you'll excuse us, we're off to get someone special a shield.    

Hello there ACCtion heroes! This week, the dynamic duo of Marty and Tim join forces to, ostensibly, talk about: The Batman Who Laughs Kingpin Runaways on Hulu   Which we did! But we also diverged into so many tangents. So many tangents.  

HELLO ACC-TION HEROES! Today's episode is a special treat! Marty and the amazing Caitlín  talk about Sean Gordon Murphy's new Bat-book, White Knight.   We've been holding on to this episode for a bit. If you want to join our conversastion--hell, if you want more of these kinds of conversations-- drop us a line on Facebook, Twitter, or by email!    And if you're looking for a gift, may we suggest Ladies Night Anthology 5?

Hey there ACCtion heroes!    This week, Hannah, Nick, and Marty delve into the news that Brian Michael Bendis is leaving Marvel for DC. We talk about the pros, cons, and what does that mean for comics as a whole!  

Our long national nightmare is at an end, ACCtion heroes! Hannah returns to the cast of ACC! She gets down and personal with her sabbatical, and answers the question that is on everyone's mind:   Who is her comics waifu?

ACC-tion heroes! This week we have an amazing interview with Sue Romero and Kristine Hassell of Geek Girl Con!  We talk about the history of the con, it's amazing growth, and the future of the convention.  You can find Sue here and Kristine here. Hannah and Megan's presentation at Geek Girl Con 2017 can be found here!  

Good Morning ACCtion heroes! In this special edition, Marty and Nick talk about politics through the lens of Secret Empire. While we also talk about Generations and Legacy, we focus Secret Empire as the background for the climate of American politics in the age of the Orange Nightmare.   We will return to our usual numbering soon! Marty is just trying to stave off the 100th Episode as long as possible.    

Welcome ACC-tion heroes! This week, we have a pull box, talk to Old Man Tim, and a deep dive into Sam Wilson: Captain America Issue 20!     Pullbox Marty: Runaways Rainbow Rowell  Kris Anka Matt Wilson Nick: Marvel Puzzle Quest OLD MAN TIM Adventure Comics featuring Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #355 Sam Wilson: Captain America Issue 20! Nick Spencer Paul Renaud

Hey.   We appreciate you. We really do. In fact, we appreciate y'all so much, we waited a long ass time to do a deep dive into our opinions regarding the Defenders. So sit back, relax, and join our conversation about Netflix's newest MCU show!    

With Hannah on sabbatical, Marty, Tim, and Nick keep the flame of joy in comics alive. This week, our team does a segment on the FUTURE and talks about some of our favorite post-apocalyptic comics. Spoiler: No x-men villains necessary! Segment 1: Futurecasting Comics Marty Kamala Khan - the grad school years Nick Peter Parker - ultimate team mentor  The Fighting Furies - Nick Fury multi-verse team of Nick Furies Tim Maddie Cho The Leader She-Hulk Segment 2:  Favorite Post-Apocalyptic comics Marty The Massive Nick Rising Stars Tim Tank Girl The RPG

Listeners, we have missed you. But now, we return! This week, a dynamic duo of Nick and Marty delve into VR and whose ward we would want to be.  Segment 1: VR Game - what property do you most want to play a VR game of? Marty Avengers Fell Apple ARK Google VR   Nick X-men Justice League   Segment 2:  Whose ward would you have wanted to be? Marty GALACTUS Nick Dr. Strange