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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: Noir detective comedy with added eldritch horror in "Vinegar Teeth #1". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/29-884/Vinegar-Teeth-1) An X-Men tale! the son of Charles Xavier in his own new story "Legion (2018) #1". (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Legion-2018-1-of-5/digital-comic/47119) a politically charged supernatural detective tale woven through the backdrop of 1972 Detroit "Abbot #1". (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/639/abbott) The conclusion to a seriously epic and hyper psychedelic Sci-Fi-Grind-house extravaganza "Space Riders: Galaxy Of Brutality #4". (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP171273) Fine dining and supernatural Japanese parlour games in the Berger Books debut comic "Hungry Ghosts #1". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-822/Hungry-Ghosts-1) Notes: The website that Rahul mentions where you can find a list of Japanese Onomatopoeia and what noises they stand for! (http://thejadednetwork.com/sfx/) Send any questions or feedback to

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: The second part of Ed Piskor's X-Men history lesson, "X-Men: Grand Design #2". (https://comicstore.marvel.com/X-Men-Grand-Design-2017-2018-2-of-2/digital-comic/47028?r=1) The latest installment of the IDW nostalgic weird, moral tales series, "Diablo House #3". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/diablo-house-3/) A very real vision of a not too distant future in "Days of Hate #1". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/days-of-hate-1-of-12) Washed up superheroes trying to get by and why it just doesn't work in "The Further Adventures of Nick Wilson #1". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-further-adventures-of-nick-wilson-1-of-5) Giant monsters fighting in the sewer... Disappointingly in "Under: Scourge Of The Sewer". (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Under-Scourge-of-the-Sewer-1/digital-comic/581332) Existential horror in the many flavoured, twisted treat that is Ice Cream Man #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/ice-cream-man-1) Send any questi

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: Their favourite 2017 comics: those that spoke to them, and those that deserved special mention. Buried treasure from years gone by that they first read in 2017. The books that have them excited for 2018! Also a brief talk about comics-adjacent videogames, questions about comics and comics themed gifts that were exchanged over Christmas, and the books that they've always intended to read but have never gotten around to! Notes: A link to the Ace Comicals blog post (https://acecomicals.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/026-2017-roundup-new-year-and-beyond/) where you can see the Photo I said I would include of of friend of the show and serial questioner, Mike’s christmas comics haul! 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, over and out!#

Welcome to the Holiday Special! There's talk about how we will be spending Christmas, and a "Regrettable Christmas Quiz" that puts Leon and Rahul head to head in an electrifying battle for co host supremacy! And lets not forget the list of seasonal comics! In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: Awesome supernatural and creepy action with a festive spin in the "Hellboy Christmas Special (1997)". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/97-666/Hellboy-Christmas-Special) A celebration of all things winter in the "Hellboy Winter Special (2017)". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/29-636/Hellboy-Winter-Special-2017) Cola companies in cahoots with aliens and dark forces from opposite worlds. An epic battle for the future of Christmas in "Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville #1". (http://www.boom-studios.com/2017/12/01/spotlight-on-klaus-and-the-crisis-in-xmasville/) A Batman book for the holidays that strikes the perfect balance between fun and Darkness. from a series that was an extension of the brilliant "Batma

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: love's beginnings and inevitable endings in Lee Weeks and Tom King's Beautiful "Batman Annual #2". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-2016/batman-annual-2) The awesome conclusion of and overall thoughts on "Ghostbusters TMNT 2". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtlesghostbusters-ii-1/) The Continuing tale of Jack Napier and his one man mission to save Gotham from ruin at the hands of Batman? in "Batman: White Knight". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight-1) Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson's Brilliantly light hearteed and witty "Jughead Vol. 1". (https://store.archiecomics.com/collections/archie-graphic-novels/products/jughead-volume-1) The solo debut of the king of the Inhumans, "Black Bolt (2017) #1". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/63431/black_bolt_2017_1) The Second Chapter in a very current horror story that deals with privacy and very personal data leaks No. 1 With a Bullet #2 (https:/

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: The return of the Watchmen in the highly anticipated Geoff Johns and Gary Frank comic "Doomsday Clock #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/doomsday-clock-2017/doomsday-clock-1) The tale of the Punisher's first military Command and his first kill in "Punisher: The Platoon". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/49110/punisher_the_platoon_2017_1) The conclusion, and overall impression left by the beautifully grotesque "Kill The Minotaur". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/kill-the-minotaur-6) The final and most unsettling peek into the nightmare worlds of the twisted Dark Knights in "DC Dark Knights: The Batman Who Laughs #". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/the-batman-who-laughs-1) A 1920s detective tale with a sinister twist "Minky Woodcock – The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini #1". (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Minky-Woodcock-The-Girl-who-Handcuffed-Houdini-1/digital-comic/565265) Leon and Greg share their thoughts on one of Rahul's picks from Episo

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: Dimension hopping adventure! The second time the Ghostbusters and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have come together in one comic "TMNT Ghostbusters II". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtlesghostbusters-ii-1/) Supernatural crisis catastrophe by Wes Craig, Toby Cypress and Niko Guardia in "The Grave Diggers Union #1". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-gravediggers-union-1) Being stuck in a nightmare multiverse at the whim of a Demonic Force in "Batman: Lost #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-lost-2017/batman-lost-1) The continuing phychological torment and creeping dread in Tom King and Mitch Gerads' "Mister Miracle". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-3) Punk rock, half baked heists going sideways in "The Wonderful World of Tank Girl #1". (https://titan-comics.com/c/1088-tank-girl-the-wonderful-world-of-tank-girl/) A critical look at the modern digital age and privacy in a world

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: - Satanic Panic era occult horror in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Robert Hack's fantastic "Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Vol.1 : The Crucible". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilling_Adventures_of_Sabrina) - The love letter to the Hammer Horror movies of old, a story with heart AND horror, "Mr Higgins Comes Home" (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3001-524/Mr-Higgins-Comes-Home-HC) - Archie Comics classic monster horror with "Jughead: The Hunger #1". (http://archiecomics.com/firstlooks10-25-17/) - An anthology of twisted tales set within the DC universe "DC House Of Horror #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-house-of-horror-2017/dc-house-of-horror-1) - And the creeping darkness and looming shadows of Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook's"Harrow County, Vol.1 : Countless Haints". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/26-617/Harrow-County-Volume-1-Countless-Haints-TPB) We also tackle a listener question concerning our preferences for being stuck as prey for a comic book creation on

In this episode, Greg Leon and Rahul discuss: - Kicking butt and taking heads with "Head Lopper Vol. 1: The Island or A Plague Of Beasts". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/head-lopper-vol.-1-the-island-or-a-plague-of-beasts-tp) - Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Jordie Bellaire's Vision Vol. 1: Little Worse Than A Man (http://marvel.com/comics/collection/57307/vision_vol_1_little_worse_than_a_man_trade_paperback) - Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth's brilliant, new, "Batman: White Knight #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight-1) - The rise of The Dawnbreaker, our latest glimpse of the doomed Dark Multiverse "Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/batman-the-dawnbreaker-1) - Generation jumping fun in "Generations: Ms. Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/64393/generations_ms_marvel_ms_marvel_2017_1). and "Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man #1". (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Gene

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: - Wonderfully executed post apocalyptic fantasy in "The Realm" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-realm-1) - The psychadelic and supernatural "Retcon" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/retcon-1) - The swords and sorcery of Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti's "Wonder Woman/ Conan". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/wonder-womanconan-2017/wonder-womanconan-1). - A nightmarish vision of The Flash from a broken universe in "Dark Knights- Batman: The Red Death" (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/batman-the-red-death-1) - The continuing journey into the psyche of a broken god in Tom King and Mitch Gerads' "Mister Miracle #2". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-2). We also answer questions about our favourite introductions and forewords from collected trades, as well as which comic book characters we would be willing to be employed by and put in overtime for! Notes: The pictures of the introductions and forewords that

In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss: - Garth Ennis' surreal military tale "Dastardly and Muttley". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dastardly-muttley-2017/dastardly-muttley-1) - The sword swinging, spell flinging, card cheating, "Scales And Scoundrels". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/scales-scoundrels-1) - cullinary experiments with monstrous ingredients in "Delicious in Dungeon". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delicious_in_Dungeon) - Kelly Thompson and Marco Checchetto's oh so shiny and bad-ass " Captain Phasma". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/64408/journey_to_star_wars_the_last_jedi_-_captain_phasma_2017_1). - The cool dimension hopping sci-fi of "Elsewhere". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/elsewhere-1) We also tackle listener questions about obscure comics and the adaptation of beloved comic book stories into other forms of media! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe)

In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss: - The fantastic second offering of "Generation Gone". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/generation-gone-2) - The finale of "TMNT: Dimension X". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product-category/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-dimension-x/) - "Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City". (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-dark-knight-dark-city). - The ever awesome "Winnebago Graveyard". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/winnebago-graveyard-3-of-4). - The wonderfully written love letter to 70s/80s Mecha Anime "Mech Cadet Yu". (https://www.boom-studios.com/2017/07/31/mech-cadet-yu/). - Tabetop zombie survival game turned comic "Dead of Winter". (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN171833). - The outlandishly entertaining, humorous continuation of "Shirtless Bear Fighter". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/shirtless-bear-fighter-3) - The brilliant ending to the latest Burnham and Schoening Ghostbusters story "Ghostbusters 1

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: - The awesome "Batman: The War Of Jokes And Riddles". (https://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-war-of-jokes-and-riddles/4045-59444/) - The fun Sci-Fi action of TMNT: Dimension X. (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product-category/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-dimension-x/) - Mike Allred's super trippy and super radical "Madman". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madman_(Image_Comics)). - Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's masterful Dark Knights: Metal. (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/dark-nights-metal-1). - The twisted decent into madness of Tom King and Mitch Gerads' "Mister Miracle". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-1). - Smart, political, thought-provoking, Military sci-fi thriller "Genius: Cartel". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/genius-cartel). - Brendon Small's extreme rock, Intergalactic "Galaktikon". (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN171142) - the fantastic occult horror of Jordie

In this episode, Leon and Rahul discuss: - The recent #MakeMineMilkshake (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MakeMineMilkshake&lang=en) Twitter hashtag. - The gory/disgusting/hilarious/clever puzzle-box story "Demon" (http://www.shigabooks.com/). - Consciousness-swapping thriller "Spiritus" (https://vaultcomics.com/comic/spiritus/). - Bill Willingham's new series "Lark's Killer" (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN171614). - Gail Simone's mystical thriller "Crosswind" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/crosswind-1). - Runaway teenage mutants in "Secret Weapons" (http://valiantentertainment.com/comics/secret-weapons). We answer a listener question regarding intimidatingly long ongoing series', and which recently started stories are worth picking up. (We also address similar concerns in our Episode 001: How to get into Comics (http://www.acecomicals.com/001)) To close, Greg sends us a question from sunny Hungary! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. A

Jam-packed and over-sized! In this episode: We talk Eisner Awards (https://www.comic-con.org/awards/faq), and a little San Diego Comic Con (https://www.comic-con.org/). Greg Gives us his impressions of Groo: Play Of The Gods #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-070/Groo-Play-of-the-Gods-1), Kill The Minotaur #2 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/kill-the-minotaur-2) and Curse Words #6 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/curse-words-6). Rahul gives us a talk on the brilliant Demon (http://www.shigabooks.com/index.php?page=002) and is a new recruit in the War on Bearror! with Shirtless Bear Fighter (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/shirtless-bear-fighter-1-of-5). He also Hits the first two issues of Secret Weapons (http://valiantentertainment.com/2017/04/21/valiant-spotlights-secret-weapons-1-with-extended-preview-in-all-may-2017-titles/) and throws a spotlight on IDW's Clue (http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/clue-1/). Rahul and Greg dive into Winnebago Graveyard #2 (https://imagec

Ace Comicals Presents Kaare Andrews' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaare_Andrews) Spiderman: Reign (http://marvel.com/comics/series/852/spider-man_reign_2006_-_2007) Greg, Rahul and Leon get to grips with what works and what doesn't with the 2006-2007 Spiderman story! Spiderman: Reign (http://marvel.com/comics/series/852/spider-man_reign_2006_-_2007) is a small window into a dark future where we find Peter Parker who in his Twilight years, struggling with his past and wrestling with his demons, is forced to return as Spiderman to confront an authoritarian regime that has New York firmly in its iron grip through a militarised police force known as "The Reign". Notes: Throughout this episode we make reference to Frank Miller (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Miller_(comics)) and Klaus Janson's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_Janson) The Dark Knight Returns (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-the-dark-knight-returns-0). You can learn more about this book here (http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Bat

The three of us are back. A full team! In this Episode: Greg goes Psychedelic with weird Grind-house Sci-Fi book Space Riders: Galaxy Of Brutality (http://blackmaskstudios.com/space-riders/) and goes on tour with the Wyld Stallyns!! in Bill And Ted Save The Universe (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/621/bill-ted-save-the-universe). Greg and Leon join the War on Bearror with Shirtless Bear Fighter (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/shirtless-bear-fighter-1-of-5). Rahul and Greg check in with the one and only friendly neighbourhood web-slinger in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-man (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Peter-Parker-The-Spectacular-Spider-Man-2017-1/digital-comic/44990). The three of us discuss the witchcraft of the Americana infused horror book Winnebago Graveyard (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/winnebago-graveyard-1-of-4). Leon and Rahul give us their thoughts on the second issue of Victor LaValle's Destroyer (https://shop.boom-studios.com/comics/detail/7704/victor

Ace Comicals Presents Kurt Busiek (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Busiek) and Stuart Immonen's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Immonen) Superman: Secret Identity (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-secret-identity) Greg and Rahul team up in Leon's absence to discuss the amazing four issue mini series from 2004! Superman: Secret Identity (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-secret-identity) is the uplifting tale of a boy called Clark Kent in our real world, discovering that he has powers similar to those of his fictional namesake. We follow him as he tries to do right, live an honest life, make sense of it all, and maintain his secret identity to protect his loved ones! Its a brilliant "what if" tale that explores what it might be like to live with superpowers in our world and the ramifications there of! Notes: Rahul makes reference to a Slashfilm (http://www.slashfilm.com/category/features/slashfilmcast/) podcast where they discuss Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice (h

Rahul is missing, somewhere deep in Puzzlewood Forest, So its up to Leon and Greg to hold the fort! Its all coming up Image (https://imagecomics.com/) right now and this time we have some crossover! This episode: Greg gets all techo-espionage conspiratorial with Samaritan Veritas (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/samaritan-1). Both Greg and Leon grapple with Victor Lavalle's modern Frankenstien's monster, Destroyer (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR178240). Greg re-visits a title mentioned in an earlier show, the fantastically uneasy and unnerving horror book Underwinter (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/underwinter-3). Leon has been picking up on Greg's recommendations and has come to the table armed with Issues one and two of Godshaper (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/616/godshaper) and both guys agree that Curse Words (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/curse-words-5)has a special kind of magic! To finish Greg tells you why he is enjoying the swords and sorcery of

In Anticipation of the latest cinematic entry in the Alien franchise, we read two offerings of the comic variety both old and new. we get to grips with the Mike Mignoa and Dave Gibbons 1993 tale Aliens: Salvation (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/27-253/Aliens-Salvation-HC) and James Stokoe's Aliens: Dead Orbit #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-286/Aliens-Dead-Orbit-1), In an Aliens double feature of fear, violence and fantastic artwork! Aliens: Salvation (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/27-253/Aliens-Salvation-HC) Is the tale of a devout christian who is forced to abandon the Space Freighter he is contracted to with his mad captain, after something goes horribly wrong with the cargo they have been charged with. Stranded on an inhospitable alien planet. as a result, his faith is tested to the very limits as he tries to survive against the planet itself, and the deadly cargo! Aliens: Dead Orbit (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-286/Aliens-Dead-Orbit-1) is a brand new book and we have Issue 1! Its th