Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast

Join the guys one more time, for a reunion of the mighty Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast, as Nickel and VF reminisce over their 6 month absence, and triumphant return. If you're looking for a podcast that discusses weddings and chicken farming, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Even though Nickel refused to take the time to put together an outline, all your favorite segment bumpers make their return... The lack of formal comic news doesn't stop us from loading the show with the sweet sounds of Creed and laser beams. Nickel defends the longest standing championship run in Marvel Trivia Box history, which is coincidentally the exact number of days since we last recorded an episode. In a hybrid version of reviews and comic news, Nickel discusses Secret Empire, and VF provides some insight into the new Batman event, Metal. VF touches on some of the books he's read in the past couple weeks, Nickel opts out, and the guys avoid any tangible discussion regarding the future of the show. Stay tuned, and thanks for listening.

After The Salty Language Podcast leaves us at the alter in our pretty white wedding dresses, Episode 98 happens, and The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast is one step closer to its untimely demise.  The guys discuss some general ongoings in each other's lives before proceeding with an always insightful and intelligent discussion on the wide world of comics. In Comic News this week Nickel and The Velvet Fog discuss Logan, Marvel's recent sales woes and other timely topics. Make sure you tune in to listen to Nickel's monumental performance in the Marvel Trivia Box segment. There is no "Rapid-Fire" Review segment this episode, but the guys do look forward to new releases coming out March 8 & March 15, 2017. Thanks for listening folks.

Not dead yet... The Velvet Fog returns from a prolonged absence and the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast makes its way back to the airwaves.  Nickel & VF discuss their absence, and spend the majority of the podcast not talking about comics... but sort of talking about comics.  Bumpers are once again rolled. After a lot of off-topic chatter, the conversation eventually makes it to "Comic News" and the decline of Marvel's comic sales...  An old familiar subject, Nickel bitches about stuff...  Other topics include: digital codes, The Batman Lego movie, Riverdale on Netflix, Iron Fist on Netflix, and Legion of FX. In the "Rapid Fire Review" segment Nickel & VF cover books released on February 15 and February 22, 2017 as well as the books scheduled for release on March 1st. Thanks to Desmond Hassing, of two many discontinued podcasts to name, for joining Nickel on Episode 94.2, and a huge thanks to everyone who is still listening. Stay Classy.

Join Nickel from the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast as he tries to kill the time while VF recovers from the black plague, and records some conversations with old friends. In this session, Nickel sits down with Desmond Hassing of "Musings of a Geek", "Arkham Social Hour", and "Slackademia" podcasting fame.  Desmond had as many podcasts as he has arts degrees, but its late and we can't remember them all... The conversation starts with the best of intentions, but after hours of trying to figure out how to record, Nickel is unprepared to steer clear of conversations revolving around politics, twitter etiquette, or Riverdale.  There is some comic talk mixed in there, but you'll have to look pretty hard to find it.

Join Nickel & The Velvet Fog for one of the final episodes of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast.  The audio quality is a bit of a throwback to our earlier podcasts, as Nickel's internet connection is a bit spotty.  In the "bullshit" segment, the fellows discuss bowel movements, bidets, future guest appearances, the Floppy Awards, and general on-goings since the last recording. "Comic News" is packed with comic news, but nothing all that newsworthy.  A lot more time Tune in to see if Nickel can keep his winning streak of 1 going this week, as VF ambushes him with a quick 3 question showdown. In "Rapid-Fire Review" we look at a smattering of books released between November 16 & December 7, 2016. After we look ahead at a few of the books coming out December 14, 2016 we say farewell to the back of our sweet sweet outro. Stay classy.

Conspiracies are afoot following Donald Trump's election victory.  The super moon, is in the sky, VF has joined the "Trump Youth" and censored our previous episode to ensure his place in the new President's graces. Nickel & VF start things out with an argument about the merit and existence of Episode 94.1, the Graphic Novice Post Election Podcast Spectacular.  VF blames it on the super moon, Nickel blames it on Trump.  Neil Cetrangolo of the Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks Podcast goes mysteriously missing during the clandestine recording of episode 94.1 as well, also possibly linked to the super moon...  after Nickel lets VF drop the subject of 94.1, we spend some time talking about our favorite conspiracy theories. The General Banter or "Bullshit" segment closes with a discussion of the Doctor Strange movie and a Nickel rant about Nintendo. Comic News is essentially swept aside for the "Marvel Trivia Box" segment, where Nickel tries to end a 10 game losing streak. In "Rapid-Fire Review" the fellows discuss books released on November 2 & November 9, 2016 including Batman 10, Dark Knight III Book 6 of 10, Avengers 1, Champions 2, Occupy Avengers 1, Captain America Steve Rogers 7, Clone Conspiracy 2 of 5, & Invincible Ironman 1. We sneak in some serious talk about Jeff Lemire & Gordon Downie's "Secret Path" project, and the Residential School history in Canada. Thanks a bunch for listening. #BringBackEpisode94Point1

The Swan Song continues as we reach the half way point of our grand finale.  VF & Nickel spend a awful lot of time talking about nothing (including fellow podcaster Jason Brigger's castration, some wedding planning updates and VF's cathouse). After an hour of literally talking about nothing, comic news is extremely x-men heavy, with Death of X discussion, a look towards future releases, X-Men vs. Inhumans, & ResurrXion.  The guys discuss their hopes and dreams for the X-men franchise, and the million x-books being slowly announced as part of the ResurrXion event. As promised, we also touch on the triumphant return of the Great Lakes Avengers. After hours of unstructured discussion, the "Rapid-Fire Review" segment of the podcast covers new books from September 28, October 5, October 12, and October 19, 2016.  A few of the books covered include Deadly Class 22, Captain America Steve Rogers 5, Captain America Sam Wilson #13, Lazarus #25, Jupiter's Legacy Volume 2 #4 of 5, Great Lakes Avengers #1, Mosaic #1, and Infamous Ironman #1. Thanks for continuing to let us into your ears a few times a month.

Join us for a very special installment of the Graphic Novice Book Club, as we are joined by Tony High, of the Salty Language Podcast, to discuss Alan Moore's "From Hell".

The Graphic Novice band is back together again...  After 5 weeks off, VF & Nickel reunite to discuss stock advice, The Velvet Fog's trip to Japan, and some of the highlights and lowlights of the past month. Listener Feedback also makes a triumphant return, even though most of the questions seem to revolve around the History of Bad Ideas podcast. And...  if you can make it through well over an hour of general bullsh*t, we do eventually discuss comics. A Graphic Novice explanation of Civil War II precedes the "Rapid Fire Review" segment, where we discuss 5 weeks of new comics, and the new books coming out on September 21, 2016. This episode is a little bit light on comics, but its heavy with love. Thanks for listening.    

Nickel & The Velvet Fog continue the death march towards the hundredth and final episode. We spend some time discussing dieting, we reveal some details about the end of the show, look into the disappearance of Ryan Beagley, and Nickel complains about fracking documentaries. Episode 92 also features the return of our award winning "Listener Feedback" segment. VF shares his thoughts on the Suicide Squad in "Comic News". The "Rapid-Fire Review" segment covers books released on August 3, and August 10, 2016. Our discussion includes Batman #4, Black Science #23, Low #15, Tokyo Ghost #9, Uncanny X-Men #11, All-Star Batman #1 & Detective Comics #938. Thanks for checking out the Graphic Novice Comic Podcast.      

We continue with the "The Death of Graphic Novice" story arc this week, with a very special episode.  The main plot is put is a bit of an afterthought while the guys bullshit about the Velvet Fog's old computer, Pokémon Go, some more Pokémon GO, VF's pubic hair, upcoming show guests, and the engagement of Craig Julius Nickel. In "Comic News" the guys discuss SDCC 2016 (not really), Nickel complains about stuff, and the lack of any substantial "Listener Feedback" is explained. Tune into another segment of "Marvel Trivia Box" to see if the Velvet Fog can extend his current winning streak. The "Rapid Fire Review" segment looks at books released July 6 and July 13, 2016, including but not limited to: Batman #2, Flintstones #1, Justice League Rebirth #1, Black Science #22, Moon Knight #4, Punisher #3, Detective Comics #963, Wonder Woman #2, and Old Man Logan #8. Thanks for checking out the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast. We love you.  

Join Nickel & The Velvet Fog as they discuss the journey towards their podcasting sunset, the podcaster formerly known as Doc Thirst, Nickel's appearance on the History of Bad Ideas podcast and VF's string of appearances on the Green Up podcast. And, after catching up on the past week or two, we roll out another episode of Listener Feedback. In a "Comic News" segment that spills over into several other segments, VF & Nickel talk about Midnighter, the new "Death of X" mini-series, the first appearance of Riri Williams and her role as the "new" Iron Man, and sales numbers from the past few months. An abbreviated "Rapid-Fire" review segment includes books from June 29, 2016, and looks ahead to the comics being released on July 13, 2016. Join the Graphic Novice Comic Book podcast for what appears to be their final ten episode arc. Keep it Greasy!

We transition and/or limp into our final 10 episodes and welcome summer, with this, episode 89.  Don't miss out on the build up to the 10 episode, Death of Graphic Novice story arc. The Velvet Fog & Nickel start things out with a discussion of the Creed Power Feedback Hour (Episode 88.5), VF's appearance on the Green Up Podcast, and project Cassette Tape. In the General Banter (Bullshit) segment we address VF's podcasting prospects, his concerns with the European Union, the Canadian Postal strike, Nickel's 31st birthday, and some sports updates. The fledgling "Listener Feedback" segment features some new bumpers, and reaches back to Episode 88.5 to re-answer some old questions, and some new. Its back... Tune in for the bumper and stick around to see who wins the old "Marvel Trivia" segment. Nickel gets tricked with old news in "Comic News" We discuss some highlights from June 2016 books in "Rapid Fire Review". Thanks for listening everyone.  Send in those hand-written letters for your Episode 88.5 cassettes. Stay Thirsty! 

Another episode of the awardless Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast, with your humble hosts, Nickel and The Velvet Fog.  This week in Bullshit, we discuss the future of the Graphic Novice Book Club, the big board game convention in St. Louis, the general discontents of Nickel, and his take on sugars and carbs. This episode marks the addition of a completely original and unique "Listener Feedback" segment which was not inspired or stolen from any other podcast.  Tune in for a riveting discussion of Canadian superheroes in response to one of Number 1 Fan Doug B's questions. In "Comic News" we look at the DC Universe rebirth, Captain America's betrayal, and the big Civil War movie. In "Rapid Fire Review" your podcast besties discuss Sabrina #5, Lucifer #6, Manifest Destiny #19, Civil War II #0, Rai #13, Afterlife with Archie #9, Batgirl #52, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas #1, East of West #26, Tokyo Ghost #7, Captain America Steve Rogers #1, Carnage #8, Daredevil #7, Hyperion #3, Mockingbird #3 and Nighthawk #1. We then slip the listeners two fingers of new releases prior to easing into the outro, and sneaking out of bed for the early morning walk of shame.

Another episode of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast hits the airwaves with Nickel & The Velvet Fog.  As a tribute to the Suicide Squad movie, internet issues forced us to go back and re-record several parts of this episode, delaying its release. In the initial "General Banter" segment, now renamed, "Bullshittin'" we discuss the Alberta fires, Doc Thirst's birthday, the Fantastic Four movie, Jeff Nau's appearance on the Latest "Book Club" episode, VF's recent and future travels, vintage Nintendo systems and games, and Danger Entertainment contract negotiations. "Comic News" is a little light this week, but we do play the bumper for all the Creed fans out there...  Looking at you Bryan from Salty Language... "Marvel Trivia" is reduced to one question each...  due to the extended "Bullshittin'" segment. Our second attempt at "Rapid-Fire Review" goes a little smoother once our internet issues are resolved.  We discuss Batman, Detective Comics, Batgirl, Amazing Spider-Man, Moon Knight, Punisher, The Vision, Uncanny X-Men, Nailbiter, Lazarus, Low, Manifest Destiny, Rai, and 4001 A.D. We sneak in some discussion of the Spider-Porsche, and the History of Bad Ideas podcast before calling it quits this week. Thanks for listening.          

Join us for another installment of the Graphic Novice Book Club, as we are joined by Jeffrey Nau, of the History of Bad Ideas podcast, to discuss the Watchmen.

The Graphic Novice Comic Book podcast returns to the sweet sweet sounds of Alabama's "Dixieland Delight". After discussing some southern terminology, the guys move on to the aptly named, "Bullshit" segment, where they review the highlights and lowlights from the past couple weeks.  VF is a man on the town, Nickel is man on the ground. "Comic News" is a little light this week, as the guys boycotted doing any sort of "research" what so ever.  They discuss the rejuvenation of Steve Rogers, VF's adventures with the DCU, and Nickel complains about stuff. Nickel continues to complain about some stuff throughout "Rapid Fire Review", where they review Batman & Robin Eternal #26, Black Science #21, Captain America: Sam Wilson #7, Detective Comics #51, Black Panther #1, Uncanny X-Men #6, and Moon Knight #1. The guys forget to review the books coming out this week, and limp out of town with a snappy outro discussing the pros and cons of retiring after episode 100.

Join the gang of the seldom-celebrated Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast as they share their thoughts on the "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" movie.  VF & Nickel discuss the ups and downs and the highs and lows of the movie, sharing their innermost thoughts, opinions and secrets. Please enjoy this very special supplemental episode of Graphic Novice.

Join your old friends Nickel & VF for what many (one or two) people are referring to as the "Death March of Graphic Novice".  Your hosts get caught up on each others comings and goings before moving on to discuss the upcoming "Rebirth Event" over at DC Comics. "Comic News" is dedicated completely to "Rebirth". After a long and confusing discussion on Rebirth, we move on to discuss comics released in the first half of March 2016, including Deadly Class #19, Avengers Standoff Assault On Pleasant Hill Alpha #1, Black Widow #1, Lantern City #11, Snow Blind #4, Detective Comics #50, Amazing Spider-Man #9, Captain Canuck, Low #12, Monstress #4, and Spider-Woman #5. We close with a look ahead to the books being released March 23, 2016 and some subtle controversy. Stay Sexy.

Episode 84 of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast kicks off with a riveting debate on hot vs. cold.  Nickel never quite recovers in this episode after VF decides that its his turn to roll the bumpers. After teasing the story on the twitters, Nickel v. The State tells how about 1/3 of the land that hosts the infamous Murder Cabin is scheduled to be annexed by the County for flood mitigation.  Don't miss out on this heart-wrenching tale of woe during the first hour of the podcast. In "Comic News" we set up DC's "Rebirth" event, discuss the Deadpool movie and get to know VF a little better in the "Getting to know VF a Little Better" sub-segment. Find out who wins the latest installment of "Marvel Trivia Box" during the segment that Michael Leal claims to have aced, "Marvel Trivia Box". In our not-so-rapid, "Rapid-Fire Review" segment, we look at the books released during February 2016, and discuss Paper Girls #5, Velvet #13, Vision #4, Snow Blind #3, All-New Hawkeye #4, Red Wolf #3, The Tithe #8, Avengers Standoff Welcome to Pleasant Hill #1, Nowhere Men #8, Postal #10, Daredevil #4, and Black Magick #5. We wrap up another 2-episode with a look at some of the books we'll be picking up on March 9, 2016.  Keep it trashy. Good night Ohio.

Your snuggly Graphic Novice hosts are joined by the wildly popular, charming and suave, Neil Cetrangolo, from The Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks podcast (http://www.darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com) to discuss The Crow (original series) by James Obarr. Join us as the three of us discuss our thoughts and opinions on this monumental collection after re-reading it. Our thanks to Neil for putting up with us, and everyone who chooses to spend a little time with us.  Check out The Crow, then come join the Graphic Novice Book Club.

Join Benjamen, Scott, VF & Nickel as they catch up after some more time away from comic book podcasting.  The opening, 'General Banter" segment is primarily a discussion of neighborhood pubs, and drinking establishments.  Settle in, this episode is a 3-hour marathon. In "Comic News" the fellows discuss the upcoming prequel to Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns" and various Superbowl movie trailers. Rob Liefield's comments about the creation of Deadpool, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and anticipation for the 2016 comic book movies round out the segment. Once again, the "Marvel Trivia Box" segment exposes Nickel's lack of knowledge on the very subject matter of this podcast.  This week, VF works in Star Wars trivia questions as well. In the inappropriately named "Rapid Fire Review" segment, comics from January 20, 27 and February 3, 2016 are discussed. Thanks for listening.  You're our favorite listener....  Yup, you. We think you're great.    

In this week's general banter segment, the fellows discuss the Hufflepuff house from Harry Potter, Valentine's Day presents, listener feedback from Doug and Jason regarding the podcast, listener feedback from Cheeto Bandito regarding Star Wars, the annual Asquith Saskatchewan hockey tournament, Nickel's encounter with the Grey Cup and VF's epic journey to digitize his original Star Wars VHS tapes. Once again, its Nickel vs. VF vs. The Marvel Trivia Box, in everyone's favorite new segment, "Marvel Trivia Box". In "Rapid Fire Review" we discuss books released on January 13, 2016, including Batman & Robin Eternal #15, Earth 2 Society #8, Gotham Academy #14, Robin War 2 (of 2), Lazarus #21, Black Magick #3, All-New Hawkeye #3, All-New X-Men #3, Extraordinary X-Men #5, and Secret Wars #9. We then take a look ahead to the books coming out on January 27, 2016, before wishing our beloved listeners a hear-felt good evening. Stay safe kids!

The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast team comes out of retirement for the 2016 Reunion Tour.  Nickel & VF discuss what they've been up to for the past couple months, including sorting comics, prescription sunglasses, Star Wars, Making A Murderer, and coincidentally, New Year's at the Murder Cabin. No Marvel Trivia this week so that the guys can catch up on the highlights and lowlights from the past 5 weeks of comics. As always, we wrap up by taking a look what's coming out on the following new comic book day (January 13, 2016). See you on the road.    

The hosts of Graphic Novice are joined by the infamous Bryan from The Salty Language Podcast (saltylanguage.com) to discuss the original Jessica Jones comics, ie. Alias that the current Netflix series is based on. Don't miss this unholy union of the Salty Language Podcast and Graphic Novice as they discuss the highs and lows of Alias, issues #1-9. Stay Salty.

If one of the hosts of the show wasn't intoxicated throughout the entire Holiday season, this would have been a pre-Christmas release, but instead, we kept this special episode on the back burner until Boxing Day had passed.  This short and out of character mini-show was recorded immediately prior to the second installment of the Graphic Novice Book Club. Nickel & VF discuss VF's initial impressions of Star Wars, Michael Leal's undefeated streak in the "Marvel Trivia Box", and then the guys skip directly to "Rapid Fire Review" and books released on November 18, 2015, in a failed attempt to bring this segment into the present timeline. If this short episode leaves you unsatisfied, please send scathing emails to us calling us mean names and such. Thanks for listening.  

We are finally joined by the fantabulous Neil Cetrangolo from the Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks Podcast (thanks to a fictitious "Make A Wish" campaign). Our topics of discussion include testicular injuries, fitness shaming and our pending ad in Curse of the Vessel #2, Neil's expensive taste in things and stuff, VF's prostate, masturbation rehab, VF's basketball prowess, and the Green Up & History of Bad Ideas episode 100's. In "Comic News" we discuss the Batman v. Superman trailer, Star Wars and Jessica Jones. We then force listener Neil to join in on the "Marvel Trivia Box" segment. We wrap up the show with an abbreviated discussion of comics released November 11, 2015, a look ahead to the comics coming out on December 10, 2015, and some Bon Jovi. Thanks so much for listening.  

Your pals Benjamen Scott VF & Nickel are back for the team hand-job that is The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast.  After experiencing a 30-minute delay, you'll find the our podcast in the "After Hours" time slot this week, where sensual massages, and the art of dual hand release are both fair game on the table of discussion. The "General Banter" segment covers International Thanksgivings, helping friends move, Christmas gifts from suspended Graphic Novice scribe Desmond Hassing, Christmas work parties in Edmonton, the first installment of The Graphic Novice Book Club, Jessica Jones, Salty Language and the "Sexy VF" episode, 7 Days A Geek's 30 Days of Podcasting, and the 100th episode of both the Green Up & History of Bad Ideas Podcast. In "Comic News" we discuss the Civil War trailer, The Books of Doom, Jessica Jones, and the newly released Book One of The Dark Knight III: The Master Race. Tune in for VF's most memorable performance of "The Marvel Trivia Box" to date. During the "Rapid Fire Review" segment, we review new comics released November 4, 2015  including Klaus #1, Batman & Robin Eternal #5, Detective Comics #46, Unfollow #1, Black Science #17, Lazarus #20, Monstress #1, Nailbiter #17, Paper Girls #2, Velvet #12, We Stand On Guard #5, Amazing Spider-Man #3, Doctor Strange #2, Extraordinary X-Men #1, Howard the Duck #1, Invincible Ironman #3, Spider-Gwen #0, Uncanny X-Men #600, and Ninjak #9. Before wandering off into the night, we look ahead to the books about to be released on December 2, 2015.  Thanks for listening listeners. We appreciate the fact that you let us into your ears every once in a while. Keep it sexy!

Grab your reading glasses and smoking jacket and join Nickel, VF, Jordan Steinhoff (All Us Geeks Podcast) & Ryan Beagley (Gotham Knights Podcast) as they convene to discuss DC's epic "Crisis On Infinite Earths" from way back in old 1985. Topics include a quick summary of the DC multiverse, the rationale for the Crisis event, a summary of the 12 individual issues, and each of the hosts thoughts on the story, as well as the aftermath of the event in the DC Universe. Thanks to Jordan and Ryan for pseudo-tolerating us for 2 hours. Please send us your feedback after this first installment of our new monthly Book Club segment.

This week on the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast we tip our hats to Bob Ross and paint some happy little trees... metaphorically speaking. After getting two hour plus of audio problems, we get to recording, and slap together a fairly disjointed episode, even for us. The "General Banter" segment includes a discussion of Nickel's podcasting schedule and the History of Bad Ideas Nicolas Cage Special, Green Up's 100th episode, A lovely and undeserved gift from Desmond Hassing, VF's insurance woes, Twitch TV and of course, Bob Ross. VF & Nickel partake in a showdown of incompetence in the "Marvel Trivia Box" segment. In "Rapid Fire Review" we discuss comics released on October 21 & October 28, 2015, including Cognetic #1 (of 3), Hacktivist Volume 2 #4, Batman Eternal #3, Black Canary #5, Clean Room #1, Gotham Academy #11, Tokyo Ghost #2, Amazing Spider-Man #2, Invincible Ironman #2, Uncanny Inhumans #1, and Grimm Tales of Terror, Volume 2 #1, Batgirl #45, Grayson #13, We Are Robin #5, Black Magick #1, Manifest Destiny #18, Spread #11, They're Not Like Us #9, New Avengers #2, and Valiant's Book of Death #4 . We wrap things up by taking some shots at Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks and playing some outtakes from the first 2 hours of the non-show. Thanks for bearing with us through these trying times.  if you have any suggestions to improve the show, please email vf@graphicnovice.com

The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast spends the unofficially titled "General Banter" hour talking about podcast audio quality, death, family, and our friend Ryan screwing up his new daughter's name.  Comic news is a little light, but we discuss our worst comics choices of 2015 for the HOBI Floppy Awards, our new Trade Review episodes, and some TV stuff. After nattering on like two old hens for an entire segment, Nickel & VF take on the Marvel Trivia Box in another segment of VF & Nickel vs. The Marvel Trivia Box. In "Rapid Fire Review" we look at comics released October 14 & October 21, 2015, specifically, Lantern City #6, Batman #45, Batman Eternal #2, Earth 2 Society #5, East of West #21, I Hate Fairlyland #1, Low #10, Savior #7, Sam Wilson, Captain America #1, Civil War #5, Guardians of the Galaxy #1, Ms. Marvel #19, Spider-Gwen #1, Ninjak #8, Tokyo Ghost #2, Amazing Spider-man #2, and Astonishing Ant-Man #1. Thanks for listening!

A landmark episode of Graphic Novice, where VF & Nickel bring their 'D' game and continue to try and hammer down the format and spend less time talking about nothingness... to no avail. During the "General Banter" segment, after Nickel's microphone tries to ruin the podcast, the final episode of the show (episode 100) is discussed, the last episode of The Walking Dead, the guys toss around ideas for a new segment, probiotic gut bacteria, bidets, the invitation to present a "Floppy Award" for the History of Bad Ideas Podcast, Mr. Bloom and Poison Ivy... and theories are floated about the downtrodden state of fellow podcaster, Ryan Beagley from the Green Up podcast. VF throws a twist in "VF vs. The Marvel Trivia Box" after being repeatedly shamed for his performance...  The new segment is titles "VF & Nickel vs. The Marvel Trivia Box". After a brief "Comic News" segment, the guys discuss comics released on October 7, 2015 during "Rapid Fire Review".  The books discussed include Jughead #1, Batman & Robin Eternal #1, Detective Comics #45, Paper Girls #1, Southern Bastards #11, Starve #5, Avengers #0, Doctor Strange #1, and Secret Wars #6. Thanks so much for listening.  

Graphic Novice records during the monumental Canadian Federal Election, and get a little sidetracked talking about politics north and south of the wall, after deciding that our listening audience wasn't quite bored enough with our regular programming. In an attempt to spice things up, we sprinkle in a little bit of threesome talk, which transitions nicely into a discussion about Denny's, which transitions nicely into a discussion about chickens. With the "Intro Banter" out of the way, we decide to actually discuss comics. We roll through an abbreviated Comic News, and VF vs, The Marvel Trivia Box and spend "Rapid-Fire Review" trying to get caught up as we discuss books from September 16, 23 and 30th, including; Black Canary #4, '68 Last Rights #2, The Beauty #2, Manifest Destiny #17, Tokyo Ghost #1 (a review of last week's review), Spider-Verse #5, Rai #10, Batgirl #44, Grayson #12, Thief of Thieves #31, Book of Death #3, Batman Annual #4, and They're Not Like Us #8. Thanks for spending your time checking us out. Hopefully we'll see you again next week when we finally discuss all the new books coming out in October, including the Post Secret Wars Marvel #1's. Stay Classy.

The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast returns after getting our chakras re-aligned, and spends 3 hours catching up.  Our apologies to fans of both "Rapid-Fire Review" and the Fantastic Four centric "Back Issue Review", as this week's episode is an exercise in self-indulgence.  VF & Nickel spend the majority of this episode discussing Rose City Comiccon in Portland, Oregon, Michael Leal as the "Little Spoon", hanging out with the Beagleys, The Edmonton Comic Expo, and Metal Roofing. This episode also includes the second round of "VF vs. The Marvel Trivia Box". Listen to find out who wins. To make up for this episode being a little light on the weekly reviews and discussion, the next episode will be comic book review heavy. Thanks for listening, and thanks a bunch for all your support.  Our apologies for the wait.

Prior to recording the most recent Walking Dead Trade Paperback review VF, Doc Thirst, and our Executive Producer, Fred, discuss a wide array of topics, including their shared love of table top gaming, Escape Rooms, Dungeons & Dragons, and eventually... the Walking Dead.

VF, Doc Thirst and Fred bring back the Walking Dead segment after a month with no Graphic Novice recordings.  Its still a Graphic Novice episode though, so the guys avoid talking about the title content for as long as possible before digging into The Walking Dead - Volume 17 (issues 97-102), which, obviously, includes the controversial 100th issue. WARNING: Contains substantial board game conversation.

The least informed comic book podcast returns the week before the much anticipated 2015 Rose City Comicon in Portland Oregon.  Nickel has flaked out, and the guys spend a significant amount of time discussing the great betrayal. After the details of Nickel's absence from Portland are discussed, and VF shoulders the responsibility of representing Graphic Novice in Portland we move onto the aftermath of VF's 40th birthday, and our attempt to piss off Jason Brigger.  VF almost picks a fight with Ryan Beagley, Nickel questions the format of the show, VF's chickens, Sue's Coffee, and Nickel's appearance on the Podcast Without Borders, episode #31 (not necessarily in that order). In comic news, we discuss Rachel McAdams hotness, the five books being cancelled by DC comics, contraversay surrounding friend of the show, Greg Capullo, the X-Men and the Terrigen Mists, and at long last, comic sales for July 2015. The Graphic Novice Comic Book then introduces a new segment...  VF vs. Marvel Comics Trivia! In "Rapid Fire Review" we discuss the comics that were born unto this world on September 2 & September 9, including Broken World #4, Detective Comics #44, Green Lantern #44, The Empty #6, Lazarus #19, We Stand On Guard #3, Daredevil #18, Silk #7, Lantern City #5, Batman #44, Earth 2 Society #4, Deadly Class #16, Outcast #12, and Starve #4. We wrap things up with a look ahead to the comics being released on September 16, 2015, and a final look ahead towards Portland.  Thank you so much once again for spending some time with us.

SPECIAL: Some friends of the podcast wish VF/Benjamen a happy 40th birthday. Framed by the extremely questionable editting skills of Craig Nickel, we are even graced with a voice from the past chiming in on this importatnt Graphic Novice milestone.  Happy 40th Old Timer!

Help us celebrate Ben/Scott/VF's 40th birthday by downloading and listening to episode 71 of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast: The Least Informed Podcast Available. We start things out by discussing Ben's birthday plans, our mortality, Doc Thirst's hockey career and table top gaming during our 45 minutes of regularly scheduled off-topic banter.  After which, we transition ever so smoothly to a jam packed "Comic News" segment. This week in the news, we discuss DC Comics financial woes, the term "Batgirling", Marvel Comics' hip hop variants and variant covers in general, Kevin Feige throwing his influential weight around at Marvel, the new Outcast trailer, The upcoming Dark Knight III series, Chip Zdarsky writing a Jughead series, and Stan Lee's alleged abuse of his Executive Assistant. After our loaded news segment, we roll into "Rapid Fire Review" and discuss books released on August 19 & 26, 2015, including Archie #2, Black Canary #3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #49, Manifest Destiny #16, Postal #6, Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #4, House of M #1, Valiant's Book of Death #2, Hacktivist Volume 2, #2, Batgirl #43, East of West #20, Low #9, They're Not Like Us #7, Magneto #21, Spider-Woman #10, and Ninjak #6. We wrap things up with a look at books we plan on reading being released September 2, 2015. Thanks for listening, and Happy 40th Birthday VF!

  The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast returns for at least one more episode as Nickel, VF, & Snow lay down another 2 hours down on tape. Almost 3 weeks of life have passed since episode 69, and the guys catch up before moving on to discuss all the comics they haven’t read.   Nickel recalls an encounter with Canadian Reggae Sensation and friend of the show, Snow, and man of adventure, VF, recalls a day in the Escape room, but only after complaining about Episode 69.1.  Mix in a debate about twitter, some brief discussions about going to the movies, drinking habits, Whale Wars, plans for Rose City Comiccon, and a discussion of Neil's reaction to "The Slut Whisperer", and you've got about an hour of non-comic related banter to start out this episode of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast before the subject matter gets back to comics.     In "Comic News", the guys discuss friend of the show, Nate's, Tupperware full of '90's comics, and some of the gold that Nickel was gifted out of said Tupperware full of 90's comics.     For the "Rapid-Fire Review" segment, we review some of the comics released way back on August 5 & August 12, 2015, including Detective Comics #43, Deadly Class #15, We Stand On Guard #2, Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #3, Broken World #3, Batman #43 (first appearance of Mr. Bloom), Earth 2 Society #3, Starve #3, and Secret Wars #5.     Next Episode we'll get caught up with the reviews, and hopefully, we'll both have read a few more of the books that we purchased. Thanks so taking the time to check us out.  Your listener appreciation gift bags will be mailed out soon.

Special:  A Celebration of Episode Number 69! Jason Brigger from The History of Bad Ideas Podcast joins Nickel & VF for a celebration of human sexuality in honor of the 69th episode of the Graphic Novice (Comic Book) Podcast.  The fellows start off with a discussion of the new Fantastic Four movie to put everyone at ease, then move over to the sex and relationship questions.  Everything comes full circle (as far as comic book content) with a short discussion of contravertial moments in comics focused on sex and relationships. Most other podcasts were too mature to make a big deal out of episode number 69.  Not Graphic Novice.  Join us next week as we return to your regularly scheduled programming. Thanks for listening.

Your Graphic Novice hosts are far too mature to address the connotations related to the number of this episode (because we're saving that for episode 69.1).  While we still consider ourselves a comic book podcast, it always seems to take a while before we get to comics and this week's episode is no exception. Nickel's cabin restoration continues, we are once again forced to address moon wars, and various podcast feuds that we have going on, and on a more serious note, Mrs. VF pays a visit to the hospital (she's ok). Internet troubles (that you might not notice due to VF's magical editing) plague the podcast and almost shut us down for the night, but through sheer perseverance, and several additional alcoholic beverages, we forge ahead to comic news, where we discuss our thoughts on the new Fantastic Four movie, Jared Leto's Joker, and Batman vs. Robin. "Rapid-Fire Review" is actually reasonably rapid for once, as we decide to limit the discussion from a few selected books from each of July 15, July 22 & July 29, 2015. Our "reviews" cover Hawkeye #22, Valiant's Book of Death #1, '68 Last Rights #1, Spider-Woman #9, Uncanny X-Men #35, Sabrina #4, Hacktivist Volume 2 #1, Captain Canuck 2015 #3, Lazarus #18, Southern Bastards #10, and Ninjak #5. We wrap things up with a look ahead to the books being released on August 5, 2015.  Stay-tuned for our upcoming love-makin’ advice episode, featuring listener questions, sexually controversial moments in comic history, and some very special guests.  As always, thanks a bunch for listening.

Graphic Novice returns from an unscheduled hiatus with a landmark episode 68 with opening music by Henno.  VF and his sidekick discuss the stress of not reading comics, cabin renovations, Michael Leal, The Salty Language Podcast, bidets and bathroom sanitation, adventures at the dentist's office, VF vs. The Angry Ginger and a t-shirt update. The "Comic News" segements covers Ant-Man, Batman v. Superman and why Graphic Novice didnt spend any time talking about the San Diego Comic Con this year. In an attempt to get caught up, the guys have to dip way back into June and hide how few books they've actually read with an extremely selective version of "Rapid-Fire Review".  The comic books discussed include We Are Robin #1, E is For Extinction #1, X-Men '92 #1, and Ninjak #4 (from June 24, 2015), Captain Canuck #2, Detective Comics #42, Secret Wars #4 (From July 1, 2015), Batman #42, Earth 2 Society 2, Starve #2 (interspersed with a Todd McFarland rant), Civil War #1 and Boom!'s Strange Fruit #1. Thigs are wrapped up, as always, with a look towards the books we'll be discussing next week.  Thanks for listening, listeners.  We love you!

Kick off your shoes, get comfortable and get ready for almost 3 hours of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast.  The opening segment takes up roughly an hour, as VF & Nickel catch up and discuss the Graphic Novice T-Shirt campaign, cabin renovations, July 4th, gun control and fireworks. After the non-comic related banter comes to an end, the "Comic News" segment focuses entirely on a run down of all the books scheduled for release or relaunch following the end of Marvel's "Secret Wars" event. VF and Nickel discuss each book and share their relative enthusiasm for the title. Following one of the longer news segments, HQ sent the signal down to try and wrap things up, so the guys limited "Rapid Fire Review" to one week of books, looking at the titles released on June 17, 2015, including: Captain Canuck #2, Black Canary #1, Justice League of America #1, Alex + Ada #15, Lazarus #17, Low#7, Manifest Destiny #15, Southern Bastards #9, Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #2, Magneto #19, Moon Knight #16, Ms. Marvel #16, Old Man Logan #2, Runaways #1, Thors #1, Bloodshot Reborn #3, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #45 & 46. The guys promise to catch up on Rapid Fire Review next episode and close out the show with a look at the books released on July 8, 2015.  Thanks so much for listening... Stay Classy.

After a week off, Graphic Novice returns to discuss Nickel's appearances on other podcasts (Gotham Lights, The Stranger Conversations, The History of Bad Ideas), as well as VF's glorious chicken coop, Graphic Novice merchandise, and a few other off-topic topics. After getting a few kinks worked out of the show, we finally move things along to our review of new comics released June 10, 2015, including: Crossed Plus 100 #5, Lantern City #2, Batman #41, Detective Comics #41, Gotham Academy #7, Starfire #1, Mad Max Fury Road; Furiosa, Birthright #8, Black Science #15, Chrononauts #4, Descender #4, Saga #29, Savior #3, Starve #1, Ghost Racers #1, Inhumans Atillan Rising #2,  Secret Wars Journal #2, Silk #5, Spider-Gwen #5, Weirdworld #1, Grimm Tales of Terror #11. Before calling it a night, we look ahead to the books we'll be discussing from June 17 and June 24, 2015.  Thanks for listening. Please feel free to drop us a line if our discussion of authentic Graphic Novice merchandise has left you with a hole of desire that can only be filled by kick ass keychain bottle openers, super sweet coasters or "I heart Graphic Novice" T-Shirts.

Graphic Novice returns this week for their 65th episode with hosts VF & Nickel attempting to get caught up by reviewing 2 weeks of new comics. Slaves to the show format, we refuse to skip right to any sort of comic book banter, but instead spend the first 40 minutes or so discussing birthdays, long haul truckin', ladybugs, bee-keeping, podcasting responsibilities and our relaxed summer recording schedule. Comic news almost gets skipped over completely, before VF sneaks in a quick discussion on The Punisher showing up for Season 2 of Daredevil next year. In "Rapid-Fire Review" we discuss Sabrina #3, Captain Canuck #1, Convergence #8, Sandman Overture #5, Deadly Class #13, Outcast #9, Postal #4, They're Not Like Us #6, All-New Hawkeye #3, Inferno #1, Infinity Gauntlet #1, Inhumans Attilan Rising #1, Nova #31, Old Man Logan #1, Secret Wars Journal #1, Grimm Tales of Terror #11 (from May 27, 2015) as well as Archie #666, Broken World #1, Midnighter #1, D4VE #5, Autumnlands Tooth & Claw #6, Nailbiter #13, The Wicked + The Divine #11, All-New X-Men #41, Groot #1, Master of Kung-Fu #2, Spider-Woman #8, Superior Iron-Man #9, X-Tinction Agenda #1, and Years of Future Past #1 (From June 3, 2105). As always, the show wraps up with a look at some of the books we're looking forward to checking out the following week, in this case, June 10, 2015. Keep on Truckin'!  

  The Beatles wrote a song just for this occassion... We're Sixty-Four! Michael Leal of the "Who The What Now" Podcast and Danger Entertainment helps us ring in our sixty fourth episode, which we almost dedicate to the end of DC Comics' "Convergence" event.  But... It wouldn't be Graphic Novice if we didn't delay the discussion of comics, in favor of some weekly off-topic banter.  After getting all the network plugs out of the way, we get an update from VF farms, check in with Michael's many exploits and get an update on all the ongoings of the Danger Entertainment podcast network.  Nickel also takes some time to complain about stuff.   In the "Comic News" segment, Michael Leal walks us through some of the key events leading up to "Convergence", in an attempt to help us understand the consequences of DC's most recent universe-wide event.  The conversation follows a few different tangents, as Convergence is compared to Secret Wars, and the guys debate whether Marvel or DC has better villains.   In "Rapid-Fire Review" we look at books released on May 20, 2015, including Fade Out #6, A-Force #1, Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1, Guardians of the Galaxy #27, Master of Kung-Fu #1, Moon Knight #15, Planet Hulk #1, Secret Wars Battleworld #1, Uncanny X-Men #34, Wolverines #19, Bloodshot Reborn #2, Ninjak #3, Ufology #2, and The Tithe #2.     As always we wrap things up with a look towards the books we're going to be reading next week (May 27, 2015), and say our goodbyes after a tight and efficient 3 hours of podcasting.

  Back in the studio after the landmark "Guide to Secret Wars" episode, VF and Nickel spend some much needed alone time with one another.  As is often the case, it takes a little while before the topic of discussion finally gets around to comics (40 minutes to be exact).  Off-topic banter includes an update on Nickel's cabin acquisition, The Salty Language Podcast attempting to deflate Graphic Novice's Moon War victory, Doc Thirst's disdain for his fans, podcast listening habits, the weather, VF's chickens, Mad Max, and how Nickel gets drunk and lies about stuff to try and make friends at parties.     After the hauntingly beautiful "Comic News" bumper blesses your earballs, the guys discuss the Super Girl trailer, and the now cancelled Archie Comics kickstarter campaign.     Two weeks of books (May 6, 2015 and May 13, 2015) are covered in the "Rapid-Fire Review" segment including Afterlife With Archie #8, Convergence #5, Jupiter's Circle #2, Nailbiter #12, The Wicked + The Divine #10, Amazing Spider-Man #18, Ant-Man #5, Punisher #18, Secret Wars #1, Spider-Gwen #4, Spider-Woman #7, Wolverines #17, Lantern City #1, Rebels #2, Convergence #6, Birthright #7, Black Science #14, Chrononauts #3, East of West #19, Savior #2, Walking Dead #141, Howard the Duck #3, Magneto #18, Ms. Marvel #15, Night Nurse #1, Secret Wars #2, Silk #4, Thor #8, Uncanny Avengers #4 and Wolverines #18.     As always, we wrap things up looking at the books we'll be reading from the following week, and finally say our farewells.  Thanks to everyone for your support, interaction and feedback.  

  Graphic Novice scribe Desmond Hassing joins Nickel & VF to take an in depth look at Marvel Comics' Secret Wars.  Throughout the episode, we take a look at the history of Secret Wars, try to figure out how it will end, and eventually work through the giant list of new titles Marvel will release as part of the event.  To the surprise of no one, things tend to veer off-topic occassionally, but if you're looking for information to help you navigate the muddied waters of Marvel's Secret Wars event, where better to turn than the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast (don't answer that)?   As we closed in on the 3-hour mark, Des is blindsided by the decision to wrap things up, but not to be denied, he sneaks in a brief "Rapid-Fire Review" segment to discuss a couple books Nickel & VF haven’t discussed before, including Image Comics' No Mercy #2.   Tell your friends, co-workers, and grandparents, that the answers to all their Secret Wars questions have finally been answered...  The Graphic Novice Guide to Marvel's Secret Wars is here!    Editor's Note: We apologize if this podcast makes this already confusing event even more confusing.  We are who we are.   Thanks for not kicking us off the interwebs just yet.  If you enjoy or hate this podcast enough to leave an iTunes review, drop us a line and we'll send you a handwritten thank-you letter.   Thank-you so much for listening.  

Everything starts out nice and civil as VF and Nickel discuss Mother's Day, marriage, regional differences in Canada, Rose City Comic Con, meeting new people, fear of financing, mortgages, and the cabin financing until things get a little heated during a debate of the merits of Marvel's Secret Wars Event.  VF is really optimistic and positive about Secret Wars after the first book, Nickel decides to rant incoherently on the negative side.  In a nonsensical tirade, Nickel insults Stan Lee and broad range of comic writers and confuses the '60s with the '80s, while VF prefers the path of common sense.  Early polls have Round 1 going to VF, but Nickel's incessant rambling do manage to give VF a migraine. In our "Rapid-Fire Review" segment for books released on April 29, 2015, we talk about Batman #40, Convergence #4, Alex + Ada #14, Bitch Planet #4, Outcast #8, Red One #2, All-New Captain America #6, Avengers #44, Fantastic Four #645, Inhuman #14, Moon Knight #14, New Avengers #33, Nova #30, Silk #3, Superior Iron-Man #8, Wolverines #16, and X-Men #26. After wrapping up our discussion of a week of reading, we once again look ahead to the books coming out on May 6, 2015 and pick the books we're most excited about. Unite the Seven.

The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast is back for the second time this week, because we figured you just couldn’t get enough of us…  then we realized that yes, yes you can get enough of us…  but we decided to release this episode anyway.  Before we get to comics, we talk about Hollaback Girls, friend of the show Gwen Stefani, fatherly dating advice and Doc Thirst, VF’s new mattress, pillows, Nickel’s crowdfunding initiative for a new grill, our new staff writer Desmond Hassing, Salty Language and our monumental Moon War victory.     Then we discuss VF’s crush on Michael Leal.   Then we talk comic news.  We look at the Netflix Daredevil series, Lady Mechanika, The Avengers sequel, and avoid discussing the 2015 Eisners once again.    In Rapid Fire Review we discuss Lady Mechanika The Tablets of Destinies #1, Curb Stomp #3, Convergence #3, Deadly Class #12, The Empty #3, Lazarus #16, Manifest Destiny #14, Postal #3, Velvet #10, All-New X-Men #40, Amazing Spider-Man #17.1, Amazing X-Men #19, Guardians of the Galaxy #26, Inhuman Special #1, Guardians of the Galaxy And the X-Men The Black Vortex Omega #1, Woverines #15, Ninjak #2 and Kaptara #1.     As always, we look ahead to the following week of comic book releases (April 29, 2015) and let you know some of the books we're excited to check out.   Thanks for listening. Check out www.graphicnovice.com for all of our back catalogue and several articles and reviews.