Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about terrible monsters killing children this week! They discuss the effective construction of a badass lead, the suitably flawed cast, and the gripping storytelling! They also review The Eternals #1 and a slate of Future State books! Floppies Fortnightly Sword #2 Eternals #1 Future State: Dark Detective #1 […] The post 280 – Something is Killing the Children Vol 1-2 by Tynion IV & Dell’Edera appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020! They discuss their favorite writers and artists, the confusing choices of the last year, and the comics that were comfort food in 2020. They also review Beastlands #1 and King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1! […] The post 279 – The Eighth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the King this week! They discuss Kirby’s insane art, his incredible impact on comics, and why Eric has turned the corner on him. We also review The King in Black #1 and Batman/Catwoman #1! Floppies Fortnightly SWORD #1 King in Black #1 Batman/Catwoman #1 Dark Nights: Death […] The post 278 – New Gods by Jack Kirby appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Japan Academy this week! They touch on author appeal, the caricature of the wrestlers, and who exactly the book is for. They also the finale of X of Swords and Sea of Sorrows #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 X-Men #15 Excalibur #15 […] The post 277 – New Japan Academy Vol 1 by Hiroku appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Maximum Carnage this week. They talk about 90s comics, the extreme escalation of the massive amount of characters, and the impact its had on comics in general! They also review Punchline #1 and Crossover #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #14 Marauders #14 Marauders #15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 Punchline […] The post 276 – Maximum Carnage appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Redlands this week. They discuss the heavy, heavy topics therein, Del Rey’s art, and the right mindset for engaging with art. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #3 and continue with X of Swords! Floppies Fortnightly TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 Batman: Three Jokers #3 Batman #101 […] The post 275 – Redlands Vol 1-2 by Jordie Bellaire & Vanesa Del Rey appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Akira Toriyama’s Dr. Slump! They talk about the endless amount of gags, the incredible influence the manga had, and the qualities that haven’t aged as well. They also review the newest chapters of X of Swords and Rorschach #1! Floppies Fortnightly Wolverine #6 X-Force #13 Marauders #13 […] The post 274 – Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dog Man this week! They talk about Pilkey’s simple but effective art, the dumb but fun gags, and the nature of stories we tell children. They also review X of Swords #1 and Batman: Three Jokers #2! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1025 Batman: Three Jokers #2 Immortal She-Hulk […] The post 273 – Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie finish their journey through Grant Morrison’s Batman this week! They talk about incomprehensibility, the variety of great artists, and the building of the mythos of Batman. They also review Overwatch: Tracer #1 and President Werewolf #1! Floppies Fortnightly Giant Size X-Men: Storm #1 Empyre: Fallout #1 Empyre: Aftermath #1 Overwatch: […] The post 272 – Grant Morrison’s Batman Part 3 of 3 appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie continue their trip through Grant Morrison’s Batman run with Final Crisis and Batman and Robin! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the unbelievable amount of characters, and the nature of complexity in comics. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #1 and Empyre #6! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #6 Black Widow […] The post 271 – Final Crisis, Batman & Robin Vol 1-3 by Morrison, Jones, Quitely, & Irving appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are beginning their three episode journey into Grant Morrison’s Batman run, this time with Batman and Son, The Black Glove, and Batman RIP. They talk about Morrison’s strengths and weaknesses, the use of orientalist tropes, and the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. They also review Empyre #5 and Harley Quinn #75! Floppies […] The post 270 – Batman and Son, The Black Glove, Batman RIP by Morrison, Kubert, Williams III, & Daniel appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Coda this week! They talk about the brilliant art, the touching story, and its effect on both of them. They also review Empyre #3 and #4 AND Fire Power #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #3 Empyre #4 Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1 X-Factor #1 Fire Power #1 […] The post 269 – Coda by Simon Spurrier & Matias Bergara appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about more Immortal Hulk this episode! They touch on the depth to the book’s insanity, the surprising themes, and Bennett’s horrifying art. They also review Empyre #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Bliss #1 Empyre #1 Empyre #2 Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1 Giant Size X-Men: Magneto #1 […] The post 268 – Immortal Hulk Vol 3-6 by Al Ewing & Joe Bennett appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Secret Warriors this week! They compare Caselli and Vitti’s art, talk about how Hickman has grown as a writer, and discuss the rarity of good Nick Fury stories. They also review Empyre #0: Fantastic Four and Harley Quinn Black White & Red #3! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: […] The post 267 – Secret Warriors Vol 1-6 by Hickman, Caselli, & Vitti appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Mob Psycho 100 this week! They discuss non-western storytelling, ONE’s art style, and the uniqueness of the themes. They also review Batman The Smile Killer #1 and Bleed Them Dry #1! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: Avengers Batman: The Smile Killer #1 That Texas Blood  #1 Bleed Them […] The post 266 – Mob Psycho 100 Vol 1-4 by ONE appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dark Nights: Metal by Snyder and Capullo! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the power of event comics, and the wrong kind of big and stupid. They also review The Death of Nancy Drew #1 and Old Haunts #1! Floppies Fortnightly New Mutants #10 Nancy Drew & […] The post 265 – Dark Nights: Metal by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about One Punch Man this week! They discuss consecutive normal punches, shonen tropes, and how it compares to western superhero traditions. They also review Avengers #33, Rogue Planet #1, and The Crossing #1! Floppies Fortnightly Avengers #33 Venom #25 Rogue Planet #1 The Crossing #1 Valhalla Awaits #1 […] The post 264 – One Punch Man Vol 1-5 by ONE & Yusuke Murata appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Gotham Academy this week! They talk about how comics have changed in the short five years since it debuted, discuss the supporting cast, and touch on the overall tone of the book. They also review millenium #1 and Poe Noir #1! Floppies Fortnightly Millenium #1 Poe Noir […] The post 263 – Gotham Academy Vol 1-3 by Cloonan, Fletcher, & Kerschl appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about James Bond today! They discuss Ellis’ ability in craft, Masters’ skill in drawing action scenes, and the mythos behind the Bond character. They also review GR-8 #1 and The Wolf and the Crow #1! Floppies Fortnightly GR-8 #1 Tickets to Terror #1 The Wolf and the Crow […] The post 262 – James Bond Vol 1-2 by Ellis & Masters appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Witch Hat Atelier this week! They discuss Shirahama’s influences, the cuteness of the characters and story, and the masterful art. They also review FAB #1 and Beast Heart! Strikers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Fab #1 North #1 Beast Heart Strikers #1 Godhark #0 Streamliner #1: Bye-bye Lisa Dora […] The post 261 – Witch Hat Atelier Vol 1-3 by Kamome Shirahama appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.