Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by a cavalcade of multiversal guests to discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths! They talk about its importance in the landscape of comics, the multitude of events it inspired, and look back recording three hundred episodes. They also review Hulk #1 and Venom #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – […] The post 300 – Crisis on Infinite Earths by Wolfman & Perez (w/ Lan Pitts, Raven Smith, Matt Hamm, Freddie Yeti, & Andrew Bloom) appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by a cavalcade of multiversal guests to discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths! They talk about its importance in the landscape of comics, the multitude of events it inspired, and look back recording three hundred episodes. They also review Hulk #1 and Venom #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – […] The post 300 – Crisis on Infinite Earths by Wolfman & Perez (w/ Lan Pitts, Raven Smith, Matt Hamm, Freddie Yeti, & Andrew Bloom) appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Underwater Welder this week! They touch on Lemire's grotesque but perfect art, themes of fatherhood, and about comics as literature. They also review Catwoman: Lonely City #1 and Night of the Ghoul #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire Next time in Nerd […] The post 299 – The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Underwater Welder this week! They touch on Lemire's grotesque but perfect art, themes of fatherhood, and about comics as literature. They also review Catwoman: Lonely City #1 and Night of the Ghoul #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire Next time in Nerd […] The post 299 – The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Punisher in this week's episode! They talk about what the character is, the bizarre variety of villains, and contrast him with Daredevil! They also review Inferno #1 and We Have Demons #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Punisher Epic Collection Vol 1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book […] The post 298 – Punisher Epic Collection Vol 1 appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Punisher in this week's episode! They talk about what the character is, the bizarre variety of villains, and contrast him with Daredevil! They also review Inferno #1 and We Have Demons #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Punisher Epic Collection Vol 1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book […] The post 298 – Punisher Epic Collection Vol 1 appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Rorschach by Tom King and Jorge Fornes this week! They talk about the themes of radicalization, the analogues to real life people, and its connection to Watchmen. They also review Maw #1 and I Am Batman #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Rorschach by King & Fornes Next time in […] The post 297 – Rorschach by King & Fornes appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Rorschach by Tom King and Jorge Fornes this week! They talk about the themes of radicalization, the analogues to real life people, and its connection to Watchmen. They also review Maw #1 and I Am Batman #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Rorschach by King & Fornes Next time in […] The post 297 – Rorschach by King & Fornes appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the seminal X-Men graphic novel this week! They talk about the prevalence of social issues in comics, if the X-Men are still equipped to handle these issues, and how important politics are to all of comic books. They also review Mazebook #1 and Dark Ages #1! Next […] The post 296 – God Loves, Man Kills by Claremont & Anderson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the seminal X-Men graphic novel this week! They talk about the prevalence of social issues in comics, if the X-Men are still equipped to handle these issues, and how important politics are to all of comic books. They also review Mazebook #1 and Dark Ages #1! Next […] The post 296 – God Loves, Man Kills by Claremont & Anderson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Way of the Househusband this week! They talk about the incredible gags, the juxtaposition of a former yakuza in domestic situations, and the great art! They also review The Trial of Magneto #1 and Pennyworth #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 […] The post 295 – The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 by Kousuke Oono appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Way of the Househusband this week! They talk about the incredible gags, the juxtaposition of a former yakuza in domestic situations, and the great art! They also review The Trial of Magneto #1 and Pennyworth #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 […] The post 295 – The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 by Kousuke Oono appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Longbow Hunters this week! They talk about Grell's nostalgic art, the place it has in the changes in the comic landscape, and its thoughtful nature! They also review Static #1 and Not All Robots #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Way of the […] The post 294 – Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters by Mike Grell appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Longbow Hunters this week! They talk about Grell's nostalgic art, the place it has in the changes in the comic landscape, and its thoughtful nature! They also review Static #1 and Not All Robots #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Way of the […] The post 294 – Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters by Mike Grell appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about 1963 this week! Not the year, but the comic book! They talk about Moore's penchant for deconstruction, the influence he's had on comics, and what the second half would have looked like. They also review Superman and the Authority #1 and Blue and Gold #1! Nerd Boy […] The post 293 – 1963 by Moore, Veitch, & Bissette appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about 1963 this week! Not the year, but the comic book! They talk about Moore's penchant for deconstruction, the influence he's had on comics, and what the second half would have looked like. They also review Superman and the Authority #1 and Blue and Gold #1! Nerd Boy […] The post 293 – 1963 by Moore, Veitch, & Bissette appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Die this week! They discuss the incredible cast of characters, the definition of an auteur, and Gillen's place among the best writers today. They also review X-Men #1 and Barbaric #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Die Vol 1-3 by Gillen & Hans Next time in Nerd Boy […] The post 292 – Die Vol 1-3 by Gillen & Hans appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Die this week! They discuss the incredible cast of characters, the definition of an auteur, and Gillen's place among the best writers today. They also review X-Men #1 and Barbaric #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Die Vol 1-3 by Gillen & Hans Next time in Nerd Boy […] The post 292 – Die Vol 1-3 by Gillen & Hans appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Ranma 1/2 this week! They talk about Takahashi's excellent art, the balance of tone in the martial arts romantic comedy, and the lovely cast of characters. They also review Heroes Return #1 and Infinite Frontier #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 by Rumiko Takahashi […] The post 291 – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 by Rumiko Takahashi appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Ranma 1/2 this week! They talk about Takahashi's excellent art, the balance of tone in the martial arts romantic comedy, and the lovely cast of characters. They also review Heroes Return #1 and Infinite Frontier #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 by Rumiko Takahashi […] The post 291 – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 by Rumiko Takahashi appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dead Orbit this week! They talk about Stokoe's art working within the Alien universe, when time jumps are necessary, and the design of the Xenomorph itself! They also review X-Men #21 and Basilisk #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 The post 290 – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dead Orbit this week! They talk about Stokoe's art working within the Alien universe, when time jumps are necessary, and the design of the Xenomorph itself! They also review X-Men #21 and Basilisk #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 The post 290 – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Sweet Tooth today! They discuss Lemire's strange art, the subtle optimism of his post-apocalypse, and its comparison to The Walking Dead. They also review Shang-Chi #1 and Red Room #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe The post 289 – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Sweet Tooth today! They discuss Lemire’s strange art, the subtle optimism of his post-apocalypse, and its comparison to The Walking Dead. They also review Shang-Chi #1 and Red Room #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe The post 289 – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Spider-Man: Life Story this week! They talk about what if stories, the legacy of Spider-Man, and the Watchmanification of super heroes. They also review Future State: Gotham #1 and Heroes Reborn #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire The post 288 – Spider-Man: Life Story by Zdarsky & Bagley appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Spider-Man: Life Story this week! They talk about what if stories, the legacy of Spider-Man, and the Watchmanification of super heroes. They also review Future State: Gotham #1 and Heroes Reborn #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire The post 288 – Spider-Man: Life Story by Zdarsky & Bagley appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the exquisite Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson! They talk about his incredible art, if its an essential Wonder Woman story, and what makes him such a special creator. They also review Way of X #1 and Batman/Fortnite #1! The post 287 – Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the exquisite Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson! They talk about his incredible art, if its an essential Wonder Woman story, and what makes him such a special creator. They also review Way of X #1 and Batman/Fortnite #1! The post 287 – Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Captain America this week! They talk about their disappointment, the discontinuity of art, and the lack of a compelling perspective. They also review Green Lantern #1 and Project Patron #1! The post 286 – Captain America Vol 1-4 by Coates, Yu, Kubert, Masters, & Quinn appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Captain America this week! They talk about their disappointment, the discontinuity of art, and the lack of a compelling perspective. They also review Green Lantern #1 and Project Patron #1! The post 286 – Captain America Vol 1-4 by Coates, Yu, Kubert, Masters, & Quinn appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sentient this week. They talk about the absolute gut punch that is the story, the excellence of execution in all aspects, and Walta's perfect art. They also review Harley Quinn #1 and Beta Ray Bill #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Captain America (2018) […] The post 285 – Sentient by Lemire & Walta appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sentient this week. They talk about the absolute gut punch that is the story, the excellence of execution in all aspects, and Walta’s perfect art. They also review Harley Quinn #1 and Beta Ray Bill #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Captain America (2018) […] The post 285 – Sentient by Lemire & Walta appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Department of Truth this week! They talk about the prescience of the story, the nuance and maturity of the writing, and the effectiveness of the art and storytelling! They also review The Joker #1 and Ultramega #1! Buy Robbie's newest book, Regrowth Next week in Nerd […] The post 284 – The Department of Truth Vol 1 by Tynion IV & Simmonds appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Department of Truth this week! They talk about the prescience of the story, the nuance and maturity of the writing, and the effectiveness of the art and storytelling! They also review The Joker #1 and Ultramega #1! Buy Robbie’s newest book, Regrowth Next week in Nerd […] The post 284 – The Department of Truth Vol 1 by Tynion IV & Simmonds appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Kill Six Billion Demons this week! They talk about all its style, the incredible characters, and its usage of form! They also review Infinite Frontier #0 and The Swamp Thing #1! Pre-Order Regrowth Eric's Patreon The post 283 – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Kill Six Billion Demons this week! They talk about all its style, the incredible characters, and its usage of form! They also review Infinite Frontier #0 and The Swamp Thing #1! Pre-Order Regrowth Eric’s Patreon The post 283 – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about We Only Find Them When They're Dead this week! They talk about space gods, style over substance, and disappointment. They also review Eternals #2 and ORCS! #1! Floppies Fortnightly Immortal Hulk Flatline #1 Eternals #2 Sword #3 Future State Superman Worlds of War #2 ORCS! #1 Nerd […] The post 282 – We Only Find Them When They're Dead Vol 1 by Ewing & Di Meo appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about We Only Find Them When They’re Dead this week! They talk about space gods, style over substance, and disappointment. They also review Eternals #2 and ORCS! #1! Floppies Fortnightly Immortal Hulk Flatline #1 Eternals #2 Sword #3 Future State Superman Worlds of War #2 ORCS! #1 Nerd […] The post 282 – We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol 1 by Ewing & Di Meo appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter David's The Incredible Hulk today! They discuss what sets it apart from modern superhero comics, touch on the brilliance of Future Imperfect itself, and talk about the comfort it brings. They also review three Future State books and Transformers: Beast Wars #1! Floppies Fortnightly Future State: […] The post 281 – Incredible Hulk Epic Collection – Future Imperfect by David, Frank, & Perez appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter David’s The Incredible Hulk today! They discuss what sets it apart from modern superhero comics, touch on the brilliance of Future Imperfect itself, and talk about the comfort it brings. They also review three Future State books and Transformers: Beast Wars #1! Floppies Fortnightly Future State: […] The post 281 – Incredible Hulk Epic Collection – Future Imperfect by David, Frank, & Perez appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about terrible monsters killing children this week! They discuss the effective construction of a badass lead, the suitably flawed cast, and the gripping storytelling! They also review The Eternals #1 and a slate of Future State books! Floppies Fortnightly Sword #2 Eternals #1 Future State: Dark Detective #1 […] The post 280 – Something is Killing the Children Vol 1-2 by Tynion IV & Dell'Edera appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about terrible monsters killing children this week! They discuss the effective construction of a badass lead, the suitably flawed cast, and the gripping storytelling! They also review The Eternals #1 and a slate of Future State books! Floppies Fortnightly Sword #2 Eternals #1 Future State: Dark Detective #1 […] The post 280 – Something is Killing the Children Vol 1-2 by Tynion IV & Dell’Edera appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020! They discuss their favorite writers and artists, the confusing choices of the last year, and the comics that were comfort food in 2020. They also review Beastlands #1 and King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1! […] The post 279 – The Eighth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020! They discuss their favorite writers and artists, the confusing choices of the last year, and the comics that were comfort food in 2020. They also review Beastlands #1 and King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1! […] The post 279 – The Eighth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the King this week! They discuss Kirby’s insane art, his incredible impact on comics, and why Eric has turned the corner on him. We also review The King in Black #1 and Batman/Catwoman #1! Floppies Fortnightly SWORD #1 King in Black #1 Batman/Catwoman #1 Dark Nights: Death […] The post 278 – New Gods by Jack Kirby appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the King this week! They discuss Kirby's insane art, his incredible impact on comics, and why Eric has turned the corner on him. We also review The King in Black #1 and Batman/Catwoman #1! Floppies Fortnightly SWORD #1 King in Black #1 Batman/Catwoman #1 Dark Nights: Death […] The post 278 – New Gods by Jack Kirby appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Japan Academy this week! They touch on author appeal, the caricature of the wrestlers, and who exactly the book is for. They also the finale of X of Swords and Sea of Sorrows #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 X-Men #15 Excalibur #15 […] The post 277 – New Japan Academy Vol 1 by Hiroku appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Japan Academy this week! They touch on author appeal, the caricature of the wrestlers, and who exactly the book is for. They also the finale of X of Swords and Sea of Sorrows #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 X-Men #15 Excalibur #15 […] The post 277 – New Japan Academy Vol 1 by Hiroku appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Maximum Carnage this week. They talk about 90s comics, the extreme escalation of the massive amount of characters, and the impact its had on comics in general! They also review Punchline #1 and Crossover #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #14 Marauders #14 Marauders #15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 Punchline […] The post 276 – Maximum Carnage appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Maximum Carnage this week. They talk about 90s comics, the extreme escalation of the massive amount of characters, and the impact its had on comics in general! They also review Punchline #1 and Crossover #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #14 Marauders #14 Marauders #15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 Punchline […] The post 276 – Maximum Carnage appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Redlands this week. They discuss the heavy, heavy topics therein, Del Rey's art, and the right mindset for engaging with art. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #3 and continue with X of Swords! Floppies Fortnightly TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 Batman: Three Jokers #3 Batman #101 […] The post 275 – Redlands Vol 1-2 by Jordie Bellaire & Vanesa Del Rey appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour.