Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking Check Please by Ngozi Ukazo this week! They talk about masculinity, sports, and escapist fiction. They also review Silver Surfer Black #1 and Ignited #1! Floppies Fortnightly Silver Surfer Black #1 Spider-Man Life Story #4 Event Leviathan #1 Ignited #1 Sonata #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Check Please […] The post 240 – Check Please Book 1 by Ngozi Ukazu appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the original TMNT comics this week! They talk about the humble origins of the comic, its transition into a cartoon and toy empire, and the varied influences of the book! They also review Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 and Magnificent Ms. Marvel #3! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #4 […] The post 239 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Black and White Classics Vol 1-4 by Eastman & Laird appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Infidel this week! They talk about the horrific art, the themes of racism and Islamophobia, and the general trend of horror in general. They also review Excellence #1 and Savage Avengers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Savage Avengers #1 Spider-Man Life Story #3 Batman and the Outsiders #1 Excellence #1 […] The post 238 – Infidel by Pichetshote & Campbell appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Man-Eaters this week! They talk about werecats, Cain’s history with Marvel, and the abundant satirical ads in the comic. They also review DCeased #1 and Gogor#1! Floppies Fortnightly DCeased #1 DC’s Year of the Villain Special #1 Delver #3 Gogor #1 Ghost Tree #1 Nobody is in […]

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Runaways this week! They talk about the pacing, Kris Anka’s beautiful character designs, and theories of art! They also review Faithless #1 and Mary Shelley Monster Hunter #1! Floppies Fortnightly Faithless #1 Magnificent Ms. Marvel #2 Mary Shelley Monster Hunter #1 Fairlady #1 Spider-Man: Life Story […] The post 236 – Runaways Vol 1-2 by Rainbow Rowell & Kris Anka appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy this week. They discuss the many permutations of the Batman/Joker relationship, the political window dressing of the plot, and Murphy’s beautiful art. They also review Detective Comics #1000 and War of the Realms #1! Floppies Fortnightly Stone Star #1 War of the […] The post 235 – Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Immortal Hulk this week! They talk about the Devil Hulk, the sheer surprise it creates, and the history of the character! They also review Magnificent Ms. Marvel #1 and Invisible Kingdom #1! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #2 Spider-Man: Life Story #1 Meet the Skrulls #2 Magnificent Ms. Marvel […] The post 234 – Immortal Hulk Vol 1-2 by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Umbrella Academy this week! They compare the first and second arcs, talk about Ba’s art, and discuss its place in recent comics history! They also review Daredevil #2 and Female Furies #2! Floppies Fortnightly Heroes in Crisis #6 Female Furies #2 Martian Manhunter #3 Daredevil #2 Invaders […] The post 233 – Umbrella Academy Vol 1-2 by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Why Art? this week, by Eleanor Davis. They talk about its impactful ending, the simple art, and the effectiveness of its sparse story. They also review Delver #1 and Wonder Twins #1! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #1 Stronghold #1 High Level #1 Afterglow #1 Aquaman #45 Wonder Twins #1 […] The post 232 – Why Art? by Eleanor Davis appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Upgrade Soul this week! They talk about the themes of self, the earned melancholy, and excellent art. They also review Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #1, and Daredevil #1! Floppies Fortnightly Daredevil #1 Uncanny X-Men #11 X-Force #2 Young Justice #2 Heroes in Crisis #5 Female Furies #1 Peter […] The post 231 – Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan Daniels appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Black Hammer this week! They discuss the de-re-deconstructionist superhero story, it’s potential as a whole universe, and its unique art! They also review Guardians of the Galaxy #1 and Naomi #1! Floppies Fortnightly Invaders #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Conan the Barbarian #2 Aquaman #44 Naomi […] The post 230 – Black Hammer Vol 1-2 by Lemire, Ormston, and Rubin appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Superior Spider-Man this episode. They discuss Otto as a character, their shift on the book over time, and the variance in the artists. They also review Young Justice #1 and Captain Marvel #1! Floppies Fortnightly Captain Marvel  #1 Conan the Barbarian #1 Young Justice #1 Martian […] The post 229 – The Superior Spider-Man Vol 1-6 by Slott, Stegman, Ramos, & Camuncoli appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back again, this time giving out awards for the year in comics! They award the best, the worse, and the whys of 2018. They also review Freedom Fighters #1 and X-Force #1! Floppies Fortnightly Aquaman #43 Freedom Fighters #1 Superior Spider-Man #1 X-Force #1 Livewire #1 Next week in […] The post 228 – The Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back to talk about Ms. Marvel! They discuss G. Willow Wilson’s epic run, talk about the charm of the character, and examine the effect of the character on the industry as a whole. They also review Martian Manhunter #1 and Die #1! Floppies Fortnightly Sara #1 Die #1 Killmonger […] The post 227 – Ms. Marvel Vol 1-9 by Wilson, Alphona, & Miyazawa appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the recently completed Mister Miracle this week! They talk about the layers of storytelling, Gerad’s art, and ponder what is next for the duo. They also review Uncanny X-Men #1 and Green Lantern #1! Floppies Fortnightly Uncanny X-Men #1 Marvel Knights #1 Avengers #10 (700) Green Lantern […] The post 226 – Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Calvin and Hobbes, the seminal work from Bill Watterson, this week! They talk about its timeless qualities, Watterson’s skill and evolution as an artist, and Watterson’s beliefs about his art. They also review Mars Attacks #1 and The Whispering Dark #1! Floppies Fortnightly Heroes in Crisis #2 […] The post 225 – Calvin and Hobbes ’85-’89 by Bill Watterson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, talking about Wolverine! They talk about Aaron’s take on the character, Iron Maiden hell, and the merits of Foot Cannon. They also review Shuri #1 and Murder Falcon #1! Floppies Fortnightly Heroes in Crisis #1 Dead Rabbit #1 Murder Falcon #1 Shuri #1 Unstoppable Wasp #1 Nerd Boy […] The post 224 – Wolverine Vol 1-3 by Aaron, Guedes, & Sudsuka appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Monstress this week! They touch on it winning multiple Eisners, highlight the amazing art, and rant about the rest of the book. They also review Batman: Damned #1 and Cemetery Beach #1! Floppies Fortnightly Batman: Damned #1 Fantastic Four #2 Crowded #2 Cemetary Beach #1 Border Town […] The post 223 – Monstress Vol 1-3 by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Death of Superman this week…and his return! We discuss the goods and bads of the book (and our memories of it), the idea of Superboy becoming cool again, and how none of it makes any sense whatsoever. We also review The Dreaming #1 and Secret Agent […] The post 222 – The Death and Return of Superman appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Transformers this week! They talk about the unyielding impenetrability of the lore, the surprising character moments, and the difficulty in telling characters apart. They also review Extermination #1 and Crowded #1! Floppies Fortnightly Crowded #1 Beasts of Burden #1 Cold Spots #1 Extermination #1 West Coast Avengers […] The post 221 – Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye Vol 1-5 by Roberts, Milne, & Burcham appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.