Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about a bunch of Iron Fist this week! They talk about the fundamental flaws of the character, Aja’s art, and rebooting the character. They also review Batwoman #1 and American Gods: Shadows #1! Weekly Floppies Batwoman #1 The Wild Storm #2 American Gods: Shadows #1 Head Lopper #5 […] The post 180 – Immortal Iron Fist Vol 1-2 by Fraction, Brubaker, & Aja appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Jonathan Hickman’s The Nightly News this week! They discuss its only more topical nature, Hickman’s entry into comics, and discuss the change in the comics culture in the past ten years! They also review Grass Kings #1 and IvX #6! Weekly Floppies Man Thing #1 Kingpin #2 […] The post 179 – The Nightly News by Jonathan Hickman appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Snotgirl this week! They talk about its success in using social media thematically, Hung’s artistic style, and the likability of the characters! They also review America #1 and Extremity #1! Weekly Floppies America #1 Bullseye #2 Superman #18 Rat Queens #1 Extremity #1 Animal Noir #1 Nerd […] The post 178 – Snotgirl Vol 1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, talking about Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow! They talk about their expectations, the drastic differences in the two volumes, and what utter garbage the second volume is! They also review Justice League of America #1 and Curse Words #2! Weekly Floppies Justice League of America #1 […] The post 177 – Ghost in the Shell Vol 1-2 by Masamune Shirow appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Spread in this episode! They talk about their post apocalyptic weariness, the comparisons to other horror franchises, and the details that set it apart from similar comics. They also review The Wild Storm #1 and Super Sons #1! Weekly Floppies Monsters Unleashed #3 Super Sons #1 The […] The post 176 – Spread Vol 1-2 by Justin Jordan & Kyle Strahm appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back discussing Shutter this week! They talk about the ups and downs of the plot, del Duca’s stylistic choices, and the scope of the entire story. They also review Kingpin #1 and JLA: Rebirth #1! Weekly Floppies Kingpin #1 Justice League of America Rebirth #1 Steven Universe #1 Death […] The post 175 – Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Staples and Vaughan’s Saga this week! They talk about the overall shape of the story, Staple’s utterly unique qualities as an artist, and Vaughan’s legacy as a writer! They also review Bullseye #1 and Monsters Unleashed #2! Weekly Floppies Monsters Unleashed #2 Bullseye #1 The Flintstones #8 Batman #16 […] The post 174 – Saga Vol 5-6 by Fiona Staples & Brian K Vaughan appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss the second half of Otomo’s Akira this week! They talk about the ending, the metaphysical layers, and Otomo’s legacy! They also review Curse Words #1 and The Mighty Captain Marvel #1! Weekly Floppies Monsters Unleashed #1 The Mighty Captain Marvel #1 JLA Rebirth: The Ray #1 Curse Words #1 […] The post 173 – Akira Vol 4-6 by Katsuhiro Otomo appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are a day late but not a dollar short with a discussion about the first half of Akira! They talk about its inclusion in comics canon, Otomo’s art, and its translation and formatting! They also review God Country #1 and Grave Lilies #1! Weekly Floppies God Country #1 Grave Lilies […] The post 172 – Akira Vol 1-3 by Katsuhiro Otomo appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are reading Tyson Hesse’s Diesel: Ignition this week! They talk about his beautiful art, the wonderful world building, and the book’s future! They also review JLA Rebirth: The Atom #1 and The Unstoppable Wasp #1! Weekly Floppies The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom #1 The Atom Rebirth #1 Batman […] The post 171 – Diesel: Ignition by Tyson Hesse appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best in comics in 2016 in the Fourth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards! They talk about the best, the worst, and the most surprising in comics this past year! Weekly Floppies Justice League vs Suicide Squad #1 Hulk #1 Mother Panic #2 Savage #2 Civil […] The post 170 – The Fourth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Sophie Campbell’s Wet Moon in this week’s episode! They talk about its appeal, Campbell’s growth as an artist, and debate a shift in tone! They also review Nova #1, Doctor Aphra #1, and Batman #12! Weekly Floppies Motor Crush #1 Batman #12 Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1 The […] The post 169 – Wet Moon Vol 1-3 by Sophie Campbell appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back to discuss Moore and Campbell’s seminal From Hell! They talk about the multi-layered themes, Campbell’s art and design, and the grim content! They also review Savage #1 and Ghost Rider #1! Weekly Floppies Batman #11 Death of X #4 Ghost Rider #1 Infamous Iron Man #2 Great Lakes […] The post 168 – From Hell by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dr. Strange this week! They discuss Martin’s art in comparison to Steve Ditko, the inescapable orientalism of Strange’s origin, and the use of medicine as a theme. They also review Mother Panic #1 and Invincible Iron Man #1! Weekly Floppies Mother Panic #1 WWE: Then. Now. Forever. […] The post 167 – Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie dip their toes into the Mignolaverse this week while discussing Hellboy in Hell! They talk about Hellboy’s legacy, Mignola’s style, and the problems of long-running independent properties! They also review Avengers #1 and Batman #10! Weekly Floppies Batman #10 Midnighter and Apollo #2 Avengers #1 Death of X #3 Foolkiller […] The post 166 – Hellboy in Hell by Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The Vision this week! They talk about Vision’s place in the Marvel Universe, the art team of Walta and Bellaire, and it’s relation to Sheriff of Babylon and Omega Men. Weekly Floppies Surgeon X #2 Dr. Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #1 Teen Titans #1 Batman Beyond #1 […] The post 165 – The Vision by King, Walta, & Bellaire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the newest book from Box Brown this week! They discuss his appeal as an artist, his storytelling techniques, and his choice of subjects! They also review Dark Knight III #6 and Death of X #2! Weekly Floppies Cave Carson Has A Cybernetic Eye #1 Trinity #2 Batman […] The post 164 – Tetris: The Games People Play by Box Brown appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Descender this week! They discuss the differences in their expectations, Nguyen’s use of watercolor, and comparisons to Mass Effect! They also review five, count ’em, five number ones! Weekly Floppies The Clone Conspiracy #1 Great Lakes Avengers #1 Mosaic #1 The Lost Boys #1 Warlords of Appalachia […] The post 163 – Descender Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The Omega Men this week! They talk about it using elements of Watchmen, its setting within the DC Universe, and the effects of cutting a story short. They also review EIGHT number #1’s this week! Don’t miss it! Weekly Floppies Champions #1 Jessica Jones #1 Cage #1 Death […] The post 162 – The Omega Men by Tom King & Barnaby Bagenda appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the Eisner award winning Marvels this week! They talk about the birth of nostalgia porn, the differences between it and the other comics of its era, and its place in modern comics! They also review Josie and the Pussycats #1, Star Trek: Waypoint #1, and Surgeon X #1! […] The post 161 – Marvels by Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.