Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are celebrating 200 episodes by discussing the seminal The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland! They discuss its legacy, Barbara Gordon’s treatment, and comic books making adult statements. We also review Captain America #695 and Batman: White Knight #2! Weekly Floppies Captain America #695 All New Wolverine #26 […] The post 200 – Batman: The Killing Joke by Moore and Bolland appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing All His Engines this week! They talk about its similarities to Vertigo’s heyday, Constantine as a character, and its value as a primer! They also review The Falcon #1 and Fighting American #1! Weekly Floppies The Falcon #1 Runaways #2 All New Wolverine #25 Fighting American #1 Redlands […] The post 199 – Hellblazer – All His Engines by Mike Carey & Leonardo Manco appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing My Favorite Thing Is Monsters this week! They talk about Ferris’ unique art, the novelty of the format, and the heartbreaking story! They also review Batman #32 and Batman: White Knight #1! Weekly Floppies Batman #32 Batman: White Knight #1 Punisher: The Platoon #1 Slots #1 Eugenic #1 […] The post 198 – My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book 1 by Emil Ferris appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Mutants this week! They discuss the comic in its time, Sienkiewicz’s art, and Claremont’s legacy! They also review Marvel Legacy #1 and Ducktales #1! Weekly Floppies Marvel Legacy #1 Ducktales #1 The Beautiful Death #1 Fu Jitsu #1 Hi Fi Fight Club #2 Nerd Boy Book […] The post 197 – New Mutants Vol 1-4 by Claremont, McLeod, Buscema, & Sienkiewicz appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Nameless this week! They talk about cosmic horror, utilizing comics’ uniqueness, and the grotesqueness of Burnham’s art! They also review Runaways #1 and Dark Ark #1! Weekly Floppies Runaways #1 Redlands #2 Dark Ark #1 Lazaretto #1 Scales & Scoundrels #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Nameless by Morrison, Burnham, […] The post 196 – Nameless by Morrison, Burnham, & Fairbairn appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back once again, this time discussing My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf! They compare it to Black Hole, discuss Backderf’s style, and talk about serial killer fiction! They also review Hi-Fi Fight Club #1 and Generations: The Thunder #1! Weekly Floppies Hi-Fi Fight Club #1 Generations: The Unworthy Thor […] The post 195 – My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking Black Hole this week! They discuss the impression of being a “smart person” comic, the legacy of comix creators, and Burns’ style. They also review Metal #1 and Generations: Wolverine and All-New Wolverine #1! Weekly Floppies Dark Nights: Metal #1 Generations: Wolverine & All-New Wolverine #1 Spy Seal […] The post 194 – Black Hole by Charles Burns appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Spider-Man: Blue this week! They discuss Sale’s art, the legacy of Gwen Stacy’s death, and the failures of the book to draw on the drama in her death. They also review Mister Miracle #1, Redlands #1, and First Strike #1! Weekly Floppies Redlands #1 Inhumans: Once and […] The post 193 – Spider-Man Blue by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Extremity this week! They discuss Johnson’s spectacular art, the density of storytelling, and the use of violence! They also review Generations: Hulk #1 and Mech Cadet Yu #1! Weekly Floppies Elsewhere #1 Generations: Banner Hulk & The Totally Awesome Hulk #1 Mech Cadet Yu #1 TMNT: Dimension […] The post 192 – Extremity Vol 1 by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Miracleman this week! They talk about the weak characterization, compare it to Watchmen, and discuss its aimless second half. They also review Faith and the Future Force #1 and Iceman #3! Weekly Floppies Faith and the Future Force #1 BPRD: The Devil You Know #1 Iceman #3 John […] The post 191 – Miracleman Vol 1-3 by Moore, Leach, & Davis appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing God Country this week! They talk about fatherhood, the beautiful art, and succinct storytelling! They also review Astonishing X-Men #1 and Moonstruck #1! Weekly Floppies Secret Weapons #2 Sisters of Sorrow #1 Generation Gone #1 Moonstruck #1 Astonishing X-Men #1 Nerd Boy Book Club God Country by Donny […] The post 190 – God Country by Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the newest, recently renamed She-Hulk! They talk about trauma in superhero comics, the ramifications of event comics, and what version of characters become canon! They also review Dark Days: The Casting #1 and Calexit #1! Weekly Floppies Skin & Earth #1 Dread Gods #1 Calexit #1 Dark Days: […] The post 189 – She-Hulk: Deconstructed by Mariko Tamaki & Nico Leon appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, and they are discussing Kid Loki in Journey Into Mystery! They talk about Loki’s legacy, the similarities to Sandman, and the rotating artists. They also review Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 and Secret Weapons #1! Weekly Floppies Head Lopper #6 Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 Shirtless […] The post 188 – Journey Into Mystery Vol 1-3 by Gillen, Braithwaite, Rodi, & Breitweiser appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! This week Eric and Robbie are discussing The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman and George Perez! They talk about why it’s considered a classic, the characterization of Tara, and the beginnings of Nightwing! They also review Venom #150 and Cable #1! Weekly Floppies Generation X #2 Cable #1 Venom #150 Joe Golem: Occult […] The post 187 – Teen Titans: The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman & George Perez appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki this week! They talk about it getting banned, Jillian’s spectacular art, and how it covers adolescence! They also review Luke Cage #1, Generation X #1 and Batman #23! Weekly Floppies World Reader #2 Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers #1 Yokai […] The post 186 – This One Summer by Mariko & Jillian Tamaki appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the debut work of Bryan Lee O’Malley, Lost at Sea! They talk about O’Malley’s beginnings, his growth, and the patterns in his work! They also review Black Bolt #1 and Eternal Empire #1! Weekly Floppies Black Bolt #1 All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Bane: Conquest #1 Fissure […] The post 185 – Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O’Malley appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by Ivy Decker to discuss The Stone Heart! They talk about the second thirds of trilogies, forced romances, and Hicks’ expert storytelling! Eric and Robbie also review Nick Fury #1 and Batman #21! Weekly Floppies Batman #21 Nick Fury #1 Royals #2 Redneck #1 The Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll […] The post 184 – The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks & Jordie Bellaire (w Ivy Decker) appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Lady Killer this week, by Joelle Jones & Jamie Rich! They talk about Jones’ amazing art, the morals of the protagonist, and how the violence sells the urgency of the story! They also review X-Men Gold #1 and talk about the controversial art inclusions! Weekly Floppies Kim […] The post 183 – Lady Killer Vol 1 by Jamie Rich & Joelle Jones appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Waid and Samnee’s recently completed Black Widow this week! They talk about the top notch storytelling, the concise story, and the core of Black Widow! They also review Inhumans Prime #1, X-Men Prime #1, and all four Hanna Barbara/DC crossovers! Weekly Floppies Inhumans Prime #1 X-Men Prime […] The post 182 – Black Widow by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Batwoman: Elegy this week! They talk about Williams’ art, his use of strange panels, and the importance of storytelling in art! They also review Iron Fist #1 and Action Comics #976! Weekly Floppies The Unworthy Thor #5 Iron Fist #1 Action Comics #976 Anno Dracula #1 Ghostbusters 101 […] The post 181 – Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka & JH Williams III appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.