Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Eisner award-winning How to Read Nancy this week! They talk about its analysis, Nancy itself, and the value of minutiae. They also review Fantastic Four #1 and Sandman Universe #1! Floppies Fortnightly Fantastic Four #1 Captain America #2 Leviathan #1 The Seeds #1 Sandman Universe #1 […] The post 220 – How to Read Nancy by Paul Karasik & Mark Newgarden appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the retcon of retcons this week, Spider-Man: One More Day! They discuss editorial mandates, Peter Parker’s character, and the dangers of turning off fans forever. They also review Action Comics #1001 and The New World #1! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1001 Justice League Dark #1 Jessica Jones […] The post 219 – Spider-Man: One More Day by J. Michael Straczynski & Joe Quesada appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about squirrels and girls this week! They discuss Ryan North’s writing style, Erica Henderson’s art, and how often can superhero comics keep using meta-commentary as comedy. They also review Amazing Spider-Man #1 and DieDieDie #1! Floppies Fortnightly Amazing Spider-Man #1 X-23 #1 DieDieDie #1 RuinWorld #1 Farmhand #1 […] The post 218 – The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol 1-5 by Ryan North & Erica Henderson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking hammers this week, as they dig into The Mighty Thor! They talk about Jane Foster’s arc, the fantastic art team, and decide how definitive Jason Aaron’s run on the character really is! They also review Batman #50 and Captain America #1! Floppies Fortnightly Batman #50 Catwoman #1 Death […] The post 217 – The Mighty Thor Vol 1-5 by Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, & Matt Wilson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Black Bolt today! They talk about the rebirth of the character, how important being weird is to the Inhumans, and why Crusher Creel is no longer a jobber! They also review Plastic Man #1 and Thor #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men Gold #30 Tony Stark: Iron Man #1 […] The post 216 – Black Bolt Vol 1-2 by Ahmed & Ward appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, talking about Astro Boy this week! We talk about the seminal manga, discussing Tezuka’s artwork, the legacy of the character, and the modern feeling the stories still project! We also review Man of Steel #1 and Justice League #1! Floppies Fortnightly Cloak and Dagger #1 The Immortal Hulk […] The post 215 – Astro Boy Vol 1-2 by Osamu Tezuka appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Gwenpool this week! We talk about the surface level comparisons to Deadpool, the hidden heroism of the character, and Gurihiru’s charming art! They also review Flavor #1 and New Challengers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Black Panther #1 Avengers #2 Quicksilver: No Surrender #1 New Challengers #1 Flavor #1 […] The post 214 – Gwenpool, the Unbelievable by Christopher Hastings and Gurihiru appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Swamp Thing this week! And just not any Swamp Thing, but Alan Moore’s defining run. They talk about it as a prototype for Sandman, the transition from old to new Swamp Thing, and its place in comics history. They also review Venom #1 and Avengers #1! Floppies […] The post 213 – Saga of the Swamp Thing Books 1-3 by Alan Moore, Steven Bissette, & John Totleben appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

  Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the controversial Secret Empire this week! They talk about the perfect storm of badness surrounding the book, event fatigue, and the book’s identity! We also review Mad Magazine #1 and Action Comics #1000! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1000 The Hunt for Wolverine #1 Exiles #2 Skyward […] The post 212 – Secret Empire by Spencer, McNiven, Sorrentino, Yu, Acuna, Reis, & Cassara appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Kabi Nagata’s My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness this week! They talk about the honesty of the work, the approach to mental health, and how the storytelling is used to communicate that. They also review Isola  #1 and The Immortal Men #1! Floppies Fortnightly Isola #1 Xerxes: The Fall […] The post 211 – My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Kabi Nagata appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Elephantmen this week! They talk about the rotating cast of artists, the trope of big giant monster men, and the structure of the comic. They also review Dry County #1 and Come Into Me #1! Floppies Fortnightly The Terrifics #2 Death Bed #2 VS #2 Come Into […] The post 210 – Elephantmen Vol 0-6 by Starkings, Moritat, Medellin, & Churchland appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Box Brown’s newest this episode! They talk about his skill in storytelling, how he constructs these biographies, and Andy Kaufman’s weird life! They also review Lockjaw #1 and The Terrifics #1! Black Panther Spoiler Alert from 33:30-39:45 Floppies Fortnightly Lockjaw #1 The Terrifics #1 The Beef #1 […] The post 209 – The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman by Box Brown appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Rich Tommaso’s Spy Seal! They talk about its influences, its place in the market, and just how dang fun it is! They also review X-Men Red #1 and VS #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men Red #1 Sideways #1 VS #1 Cold War #1 Death of Love #1 Nerd […] The post 208 – Spy Seal by Rich Tommaso appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank this week! They talk about its weird sort of reality, the comparisons to Wes Anderson, and their feelings about the ending! They also review Legion #1, Astro City #50, and Eternal! Weekly Floppies Vinegar Teeth #1 Legion #1 Mystik U #2 […] The post 207 – 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank by Rosenberg & Boss appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The End of the Fucking World by Charles Forsman this week! They talk about its economy of storytelling, its ambiguity, and compare it to the Netflix show! They also review Ice Cream Man #1 and Damage #1! Weekly Floppies Damage #1 Ice Cream Man #1 Old Man Hawkeye […] The post 206 – The End of the F&&king World by Charles Forsman appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Doom Patrol! They talk about its bizarre quality, the beautiful art, and it’s optimistic message! They also review The Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 and Batman and the Signal #1! Weekly Floppies Underdog 1975 Rogue & Gambit #1 Astonishing X-Men #7 Batman and the Signal #1 Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 Nerd […] The post 205 – Doom Patrol Vol 1 by Way, Derington, and Bonvillain appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back again, looking back at 2017, handing out awards to the best in comic books! They talk about the highlights, the lowlights, and the best creators in the biz! They also review X-Men: Grand Design #1 and Bonehead #1! Weekly Floppies Batman Creature of the Night #2 X-Men: Grand […] The post 204 – The 2017 Handsome Boys Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Black Panther this week! They touch on Coates’ pedigree, his transformative take on Black Panther, and Stelfreeze’s haunting art! They also review Batman: Creature of the Night #1 and Sword of Ages #1! Weekly Floppies Batman: Creature of the Night #1 Mystik U #1 Dark Hawk #51 […] The post 203 – Black Panther Vol 1-3 by Coates, Stelfreeze, Sprouse & Martin appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Squadron Supreme this week! They discuss the use of Justice League analogues, the context for the book, and the juxtaposition of its themes and style! They also review Doomsday Clock #1 and Betty and Veronica: Vixens #1! Weekly Floppies Void Trip #1 Imaginary Fiends #1 Betty & Veronica: […] The post 202 – Squadron Supreme by Gruenwald, Hall, Ryan, Buscema appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Hip Hop Family Tree this week! They talk about Piskor’s design choices, how he shows the history of hip hop, and the value of using comics to tell it! They also review The Batman Who Laughs #1 and Fence #1! Weekly Floppies The Punisher #218 Dr. Strange #381 […] The post 201 – Hip Hop Family Tree Vol 1 by Ed Piskor appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.