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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: ETERNALS (2021)#1-2 (https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/85560/eternals_2021_1) TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/transformers-beast-wars-1/) SNOW ANGELS #1 (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Snow-Angels-comiXology-Originals-1/digital-comic/907407?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy) HAHA #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/haha-1) Notes: David Kaye (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Kaye_(voice_actor))! The voice of Megatron in the original Beast Wars: Transformers television show (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_Wars:_Transformers), reads a portion of the new Beast Wars comic that we discuss here! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdha-wYalgE&fbclid=IwAR3LtKF0GJh05mBANpcDuMzZKih9hY9VPGatWrYfbDl3mqgdvwOWfC3Ejl0) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by guest Dr Vicki Madden (http://acecomicals.fireside.fm/guests/drvickimadden), as they once again dive into the masterworks of Junji Ito! (https://www.viz.com/junji-ito) This time our discussion is centered specifically on his series, TOMIE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomie). Beginning life in a Shōjo magazine in 1987 this comic won him the Kazuo Umezu award in 1989 and went on to spiral through 20 chapters and 9 film adaptations. TOMIE spans the first 13 years of Junji Ito's career and evolves with him! In this episode we dive deep into what makes this book so gripping and unique amongst the numerous other works of the horror master. NO USE ESCAPING... Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contribu

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the second part of and epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall). "ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO ENTER HERE" Pandemonium. All the demons of Arkham are loosed turning Gotham into the capital city of hell! Presiding over it all, Bane and his cabal like Satan and his peers. Batman’s real torment is just beginning... A torment designed to specifically and brutally break him. Mentally and physically. Not just to kill the Batman, no TO UTTERLY DESTROY HIM! We cover: Batman vol. 1 #491-497 and Detective Comics vol. 1 #659-664 (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall_Part_One_-_Broken_Bat_(Collected)) This is the portion of the Knightfall epic known as “BROKEN BAT” (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall_Part_One_-_Broken_Bat_(Collected)) With this episode we aim to carry you all the way through this into the beginning of “WHO RULES THE NIGHT” (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! our first episode of 2021 is a look back over the comics that we loved, discovered and found comfort in throughout 2020. So here it is, we discuss the definitive list of books that helped us here at Ace Comicals get through the year! Our best of 2020: BOWIE: STARDUST, RAYGUNS & MOONAGE DAYDREAMS (https://insightcomics.com/product/bowie/) FINGER GUNS (https://www.comixology.com/Finger-Guns-3/digital-comic/836448?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz) SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-smashes-the-klan-periodical-2019/superman-smashes-the-klan) TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product-category/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-ongoing/) THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-department-of-truth-1) The works of celebrated horror mangaka JUNJI ITO! (https://www.viz.com/junji-ito) DON'T GO WITHOUT ME (https://www.shortbox.co.uk/product/don-t-go-without-me-by

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by Marvyn once again for a christmassy conversation where they subject four holiday centric comics, one each, to tough seasonal scrutiny! There can only be one winner... This episode includes the following seasonal comics: Michaelangelo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1(1985) (https://turtlepedia.fandom.com/wiki/The_Christmas_Aliens_(Mirage)) Incredible Hulk (1962) #378 (https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/9189/incredible_hulk_1962_378) Sonic The Comic Issue 93 (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Comic_Issue_93) Marvel Digital Holiday Special #2 (2009) (https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Digital_Holiday_Special_Vol_1_2) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/ace

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn to kick off an epic series! A discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall). We begin with the comics that introduce key concepts and characters to the Batman continuity and the comics that serve as the gathering of clouds over Gotham City heralding the storm ahead... We pay particular attention to: BATMAN:VENOM (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #16-20) (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-legends-of-the-dark-knight-1989/batman-venom-new-edition) BATMAN: VENGEANCE OF BANE #1, BATMAN #484-491, DETECTIVE COMICS #654-658. Collected and otherwise known as BATMAN: PRELUDE TO KNIGHTFALL (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-knightfall-1993/batman-prelude-to-knightfall) This is something that we have wanted to do for some time, So join us dear listener! as we embark on our journey through this portion of comics history, of Batman continuity that is very dear to our hea

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss their highlights across 100 (officially numbered) episodes of Ace Comicals! along with the the following comics: REDBONE: THE TRUE STORY OF A NATIVE AMERICAN ROCK BAND (https://www.idwpublishing.com/redbone/) SCARENTHOOD #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/scarenthood-1/) SEA OF SORROWS #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/sea-of-sorrows-1/) Greg also talks breifly about the THOUGHT BUBBLE 2020 DIGITAL COMIC CON (https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/) Thanksgiving is coming up for our American listeners and November is Native American Heritage Month (https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/) there are a number of Native American and Indigenous charities that we would encourage you to donate to: -FIRST NATIONS COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND (https://www.firstnations.org/covid-19-emergency-response-fund/) -THE REDHAWK NATIVE AMERICAN ART COUNCIL (https://www.redhawkcouncil.org/donate) -THE NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND (https://secure.narf.org/page/6445

In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics: The Flood That Did Come (https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/the-flood-that-did-come-by-patrick-wray-pre-sale) Crossover #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/crossover-1) Bloodborne #1-4 (https://titan-comics.com/c/1185-bloodborne/) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-1/) There's also some talk about The Haunting of Bly Manor, but nothing spoilery. Last time Greg and Leon discussed Love On The Isle Of Dogs (https://www.judecowanmontague.com/love-on-the-isle-of-dogs). This week Greg mentions the kickstarter for the follow-up novel Breakfast in Shoreditch (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isleofdogs/breakfast-in-shoreditch-a-graphic-memoir). Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please su

Happy Halloween!! In this episode, The Loft Dweller takes over once again with this years spine chilling list of Halloween comics... DC: The Doomed and The Damned (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-the-doomed-and-the-damned-2020/dc-the-doomed-and-the-damned-1) Dracula Motherf##ker! (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/dracula-motherf-ker-hc) I Walk With Monsters #1 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP201561)(This is a preview, and the comic will be on sale Nov 25, 2020! so get it ordered at your LCS!) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: Love On The Isle Of Dogs (https://www.judecowanmontague.com/love-on-the-isle-of-dogs) Blue In Green (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/blue-in-green) Bliss (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/bliss) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: The Glass Wall (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soaringpenguinpress/the-glass-wall-0?ref=at3z9n&token=3be4197b)(This is an advanced review, and the comic is currently on Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soaringpenguinpress/the-glass-wall-0) so if you like the sound of it go and back it! the book is set to ship 11/2020) Norse Mythology #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3005-354/Norse-Mythology-1) Legend of the Swamp Thing Halloween Spectacular #1 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/legend-of-the-swamp-thing-halloween-spectacular-2020/legend-of-the-swamp-thing-halloween#:~:text=LEGEND%20OF%20THE%20SWAMP%20THING%20HALLOWEEN%20SPECTACULAR%20%231,-U.S.%20Price%3A%20%245.99&text=It's%20Halloween%2C%20and%20DC%20invites,those%20who%20cross%20his%20path.) Department of Truth #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-department-of-truth-1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: GIGA #1 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG201706)(This is an advanced review, and the comic will be on sale 21/10/2020) THE AUTUMNAL #1 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL201545) BIG GIRLS #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/big-girls-1) THE DEVIL'S RED BRIDE #1 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG201703)(This is an advanced review, and the comic will be on sale 14/10/2020) SEVEN SECRETS #1-2 (https://www.boom-studios.com/archives/your-first-look-at-seven-secrets-1-from-boom-studios/) LOCKE AND KEY: IN PALE BATTALIONS GO #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/locke-key-in-pale-battalions-go-1/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be

In this episode, Greg and Rahul are joined by special guests Nigel (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/nigeltwumasi) and Tazziii (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/tazziii) of the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast (https://mayamada.com/storyxstory/) to discuss the incredible and essential WEAPON X (https://www.marvel.com/comics/collection/23890/wolverine_weapon_x_trade_paperback) comic. This story was originally serialised in the Marvel Comics Presents anthology book (https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Comics_Presents_Vol_1) issues #72-84. it was part of Marvel presents vol 1 that ran for 175 issues between 1988-1995 biweekly. This book is the best there is at what it does, but what it does best isn't very nice... We examine the brutal and traumatic origin of Wolverine's adamantium skeleton and his savage forging in the fires of the mysterious Weapon X program. Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subs

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss THE OLD GUARD (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-old-guard) in its entirety! They dive into: THE OLD GUARD (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-old-guard-1) the first five issues at the genesis of it all and THE OLD GUARD: FORCE MULTIPLIED (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-old-guard-force-multiplied-1-of-5) the second five chapters in this epic tale, alongside THE OLD GUARD (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81038963) the awesome netflix adaptation. *WARNING: * We go straight into a full detailed, sweeping discussion of all elements of the comics and the movie so there are humongous spoilers abound! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hos

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: PULP (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/pulp-ogn) THE RED MOTHER #1-7 (https://www.boom-studios.com/series/red-mother/) FINGER GUNS #3-4 (https://www.comixology.com/Finger-Guns-3/digital-comic/836448?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz) THE IMMORTAL HULK (https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/24278/immortal_hulk_2018_-_present) Greg Also discusses his adventures with his BATMAN: ELSEWORLDS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elseworlds) collection There's also some discussion surrounding DOOM: ETERNAL (https://bethesda.net/en/game/doom), FALL GUYS (https://fallguys.com/) and Leon gives us his thoughts on the 10th Anniversary of SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wd5KEaOtm4) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: JACK KIRBY: THE EPIC LIFE OF THE KING OF COMICS (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608042/jack-kirby-by-tom-scioli/) THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI (https://www.comixology.com/The-Cabinet-of-Doctor-Caligari/comics-series/94634?ref=cHVibGlzaGVyL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9saXN0L3Nlcmllc0xpc3Q) HEDRA (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hedra-one-shot) LOST SOLDIERS #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/lost-soldiers-1-of-5) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! Our intro theme is taken from a track called Bud Rott by Leicester band and friends of the show Beef D'reef (https://robotneedshome.com/product/beef-dreef-high-steaks-ep-digital-download/) you can buy their recently released EP High Steaks (https://robotneedshome.com/p

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are once again joined by special guest Anthony Askew (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/anthonyaskew) for the final conversation in our WATCHMEN (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/watchmen-1986/watchmen) series, this time focusing on the 2019 WATCHMEN TV SERIES (https://www.hbo.com/watchmen). *WARNING: * We go straight into a full detailed, sweeping discussion of all elements of this television show so there are humongous spoilers abound! ​ ​ Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. ​ Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Anthony Askew.

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: THAT TEXAS BLOOD #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/that-texas-blood-1) PULP (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/pulp-ogn) GHETTO BROTHER: WARRIOR TO PEACEMAKER (https://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/ghetto_brothers/ghettohome.html) BLACK HISTORY IN ITS OWN WORDS (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/black-history-in-its-own-words-hc) Notes: "Flyin Cut Sleeves" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKbqGNtkIsM&feature=youtu.be): The documentary mentioned when we are discussing Ghetto Brother: Warrior To Peacemaker, about street gangs of the Bronx in the late 60's and early 70's. Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-smashes-the-klan-periodical-2019/superman-smashes-the-klan) SPACE-MULLET (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/28-556/Space-Mullet-One-Gamble-at-a-Time-TPB) Web Comic available here! (http://www.space-mullet.com/) CULT CLASSIC: CREATURE FEATURE (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG192339) WYND #1 (http://www.boom-studios.com/archives/wynd-1-first-look/) YOUTH #1-2 (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Youth-comiXology-Originals/comics-series/144634) There's also some short discussion around Greg's adventures in the wonderful world of ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS (https://www.animal-crossing.com/new-horizons/) Notes: - The CULT CLASSIC: CREATURE FEATURE soundtrack (https://driftclique.bandcamp.com/album/creature-feature) by Drift Clique (https://www.driftclique.com/) - THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN "CLAN OF THE FIERY CROSS" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ol8Gmi57DI&list=PLXv

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