Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Money Shot this week! They talk about the strength of its storytelling, the absurdity of the story, and the struggles of independent comics during the pandemic. They also review Hellions #1 and No One’s Rose #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #9 Hellions #1 Wolverine #2 Road to Empyre […] The post 260 – Money Shot Vol 1 by Seeley, Beattie,& Isaacs appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Hard Tomorrow today, by Eleanor Davis! They discuss the gut-wrenching story, Davis’ amazing art, and the book’s prescient theme. They also review Decorum #1 and X-Ray Robot #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #8 Outlawed #1 Wicked Things #1 X-Ray Robot #1 Decorum #1 Nerd Boy Book Club […]

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sara this week! They talk about Epting’s art, Ennis’ restraint in his writing, and the use of theme to deliver a grim tone. They also review X-Men #7 and Billionaire Island #1! Floppies Fortnightly Strange Adventures #1 Strange Academy #1 Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma […]

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking all about Darth Vader this week! They discuss how you tell a compelling story with such an iconic character, dig into how the Star Wars mythos is used in comics, and debate about how important it is for such recognizable characters to be on model. They also review […]

Hey Handsomites, Eric and Robbie talk about Doomsday Clock this week! They discuss if a sequel to Watchman is necessary, how the Watchmen characters fit into the DCU, and if the end product is worth it. They also review X-Men/Fantastic Four #1 and Dark Agnes #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #5 X-Force #6 X-Men/Fantastic Four #1 […]

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter Cannon this week! They discuss the meta-narrative, the meta-meta narrative, and ask who this comic book is for. They also review Atlantis Attacks #1 and Wonder Woman #750! Floppies Fortnightly Iron Man 2020 #1 Atlantis Attacks #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Wonder Woman #750 Ghostbusters: […] The post 255 – Peter Cannon Thunderbolt Vol 1 by Kieron Gillen & Caspar Wjingaard appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking more about Berserk! They talk about its dynamite art, its pacing, and its problematic aspects. They they also review Thor #1 and Hawkeye: Freefall #1! Floppies Fortnightly Hawkeye: Freefall #1 Star #1 Thor #1 X-Men #4 X-Force #5 Daphne Byrne #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Berserk Vol 4-14 […] The post 254 – Berserk Vol 4-14 by Kentaro Miura appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomite! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best, the worsts, and the in-betweens in the year in comics this episode. They talk about their highs, lows, and give out awards for their favorite comics of the year. They also review Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1 and Incoming #1! Floppies Fortnightly Incoming #1 Dr. Strange […] The post 253 – The Seventh Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Berserk this week! They talk about dudes getting chopped in half, cute elves, and Miura’s terrific art. They also review Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1 and Red Mother #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #3 X-Force #3 Red Mother #1 The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child […] The post 252 – Berserk Vol 1-3 by Kentaro Miura appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Invisible Kingdom this week! They discuss Ward’s art, the pacing, and our expectations. They also review John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 and Killadelphia #1! Floppies Fortnightly John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 Basketful of Heads #2 Killadelphia #1 Excalibur #2 Marauders #2 New Mutants #2 X-Force #2 Amazing Mary Jane […] The post 251 – Invisible Kingdom Vol 1 by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Batman: Year One! They talk about Mazzucchelli’s transcendent art, Miller’s writing, and why it remains a part of the canon. They also review X-Force #1 and Family Tree #1! Floppies Fortnightly Family Tree #1 B.b. free #1 The Batman’s Grave #2 Doctor Doom #2 New Mutants #1 […] The post 250 – Batman: Year One by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Pumpkinheads this week! We talk about the lovely simplicity of the story, Faith Erin Hicks’ great art, and doom metal goat yoga. They also review Marauders #1 and Basketful of Heads #1! Floppies Fortnightly SFSX #2 Basketful of Heads #1 Joker: Killer Smile #1 Amazing Mary Jane […] The post 249 – Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Emperor Joker this week! They talk about their Joker, comedy comics, and writing for the collection. They also review X-Men #1 and The Batman’s Grave #1! Floppies Fortnightly The Batman’s Grave #1 Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity #1 Doctor Doom #1 Powers of X #6 X-Men #1 Nerd Boy […] The post 248 – Superman – Emperor Joker by Loeb, McGuinness, Kelly, & Mahnke appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Raina Telgemeier’s new book this week! They talk about the astounding maturity of the book, how they wish they had it as kids, and Telgemeier’s incredible storytelling. They also review SFSX #1 and Harleen #1! Floppies Fortnightly Everything #2 The White Trees #2 Strange Skies Over East Berlin […] The post 247 – Guts by Raina Telgemeier appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Murder Falcon this week. They talk about Johnson’s unparalleled art, the simple but heartfelt plot, and the power of metal! They also review King Thor #1 and the newest House and Powers of X! Floppies Fortnightly Spider-Man #1 King Thor #1 Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain #1 […] The post 246 – Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing up The Boys this episode, and boy oh boy, do they not enjoy it! They talk about its various problematic attitudes, how it completely fails its characters, and how the ending disconnects entirely from the work itself. They also review Marvel Comics #1000 and Batman/Superman #1! Floppies Fortnightly […] The post 245 – The Boys Vol 7-12 by Ennis, Braun, McCrea, Burns, & Robertson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Boys this week! They talk about Ennis’ attempt to out-Preacher Preacher, their frustrations with the book, and why they still want to finish it. They also review The White Trees #1 and Ghost-Spider #1! Floppies Fortnightly Pretty Violent #1 The White Trees #1 Collapser #2 Gwenpool […] The post 244 – The Boys Vol 1-6 by Ennis & Robertson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the latter half of Y: The Last Man! They discuss how they were frustrated by the ending, its comparison to Lost, and its departure from its first half. They also review Powers of X #1 and House of X #2! Floppies Fortnightly Absolute Carnage #1 No One […] The post 243 – Y: The Last Man Vol 6-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first half of Y: The Last Man this week! They talk about how its aged, the comparisons to other books, and what sets it apart from other post-apocalyptic comics! They also review House of X #1 and Valkryie: Jane Foster #1! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #5 Collapser #1 […] The post 242 – Y: The Last Man Vol 1-5 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back from a long break and are talking a bunch of wrestling this week, including The Comic Book Story of Professional Wresting. They talk about the excellent cartooning, its comprehensive nature, and about why pro wrestling appeals to them. They also review Lois Lane #1 and The Walking Dead […] The post 241 – The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling by Sitterson & Moreno appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.