Nation80 Comics Podcast

This weeks format will be a little different due to Mike being on travel, Rod will be discussing comic book news. If you would like to donate to Tom Lyle's fund to assist in paying for expenses: You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tom-lyle

This week we go over the Indy books that we've ready and discuss the news of the week. If you like what you are viewing please subscribe! Also check out our Youtube channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKwpkkiZT0gCBcfu-dQtDg 

This week is our week to talk about Valiant Comics! Come join us!   Also, we're on Youtube! Check us out here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKwpkkiZT0gCBcfu-dQtDg

It's Image comics week and we discuss titles East of West, Bitter Root, and The Strange Tales of Luthor Strode.   Come check out our Youtube channel here.    

Rod and Mike are back to discuss recent Batman castings, and other recent comic book news.    We also have a Youtube channel Nation80 come keep us out!

After a long break in the action, Rodney and Mike are back to talk all things comics. This week DC's Infinite Crisis comes to the CW with some exciting details...can you say Smallville?! And we get first impressions on Johnathan Hickmans X-Men run. Join us as we dive into the latest and greatest, also this is our first episode on youtube so check it out and give us that feedback!

This episode Rod discusses:   The Joker movie receiving rave reviews More Suicide Squad 2 Casting The Black Lighting: Cold Dead Hands (2017) miniseries Legion of Super Heroes  Upcoming Comic Previews and Artist spotlight plus more!    

We are getting back to what we love! It's going to take a little time before the team is fully back together, but until then Rodney will be releasing episodes. Here a quick one with more to come in the future.    Stay tuned!

We have a special guest in the building, and one of our very first supporters Andrew is here! We also talk about a few headlines like Sonic the Hedgehog the movie and the passing of the original Chewbacca. For those who don't know we will taking a hiatus until August while we work on a few projects as well as taking care of a few things with the day job. Please subscribe and leave a review.    

The crew is back together! This week Rod and Mike talk about their Con experience, and a few comic headlines.  We'll be back to our regular format next week.     

Exciting news coming out of DC, plus highlights from C2E2 in Chicago!     Make sure to review and subscribe ! @NationEightZero on Twitter and Instagram

Special thanks to Elias for the Intro! Rodney is on vacation this episode, so Michael helms this weeks episode to talk about C2E2 and recent headlines       Make sure to review and subscribe ! @NationEightZero on Twitter and Instagram

Shout out Jen for the intro! This is a special Captain Marvel episode to go with the recent release of the Captain Marvel movie.   Make sure to review and subscribe! @NationEightZero on Twitter and Instagram    

Headlines   ‘The Punisher’ & ‘Jessica Jones’ Canceled By Netflix; Latter’s 3rd Season Still To Air https://deadline.com/2019/02/the-punisher-jessica-jones-canceled-netflix-marvel-krysten-ritter-jon-bernthal-1202535835/ https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/luke-cage-mike-colter-cbs-drama-pilot-evil-1203142771/   Gwyneth Paltrow to Exit Marvel Cinematic Universe https://variety.com/2019/film/news/gwyneth-paltrow-marvel-exit-1203142428/ https://www.cbr.com/gwyneth-paltrow-spoiler-avengers-endgame/     Those Batman: The Animated Series Figures Prove It's Time For a Relaunch https://www.cbr.com/batman-the-animated-series-figures-relaunch/ https://www.cbr.com/dc-batman-the-animated-series-action-figures/   Marvel Will Publish $110 Worth of War of the Realms Comics in May https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/02/20/110-dollars-war-of-the-realms-marvel/ Main Discussion Youngblood Vol 1 Written by Joe Casey Art by Rob Leifeld Colors by John Yackey   Wild C.A.T.S.  Written by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi  Art by Jim Lee Inks by Scott Williams  Letters by Mike Heisler Colors by Joe Rosas Recommendations Captain Marvel  Mighty Thor   Other Image titles like:  Southern Bastards Black Science  Beauty Deadly Class

Headlines   Batman Writer Teases a Massive Bat-Family Reunion in Detective Comics #1000   Disney's Streaming Service Finds a Place for Adult-Oriented Content Could Hulu Rescue Marvel's Canceled Netflix Shows? Don't Get Your Hopes Up   Four Marvel Series Announced at Hulu Including 'Howard the Duck'   Deadpool: Liefeld Announces His Final Story Starring the Merc with a Mouth   Jared Leto's Joker Projects Have Been Sidelined   MARVEL COMICS' ORIGINAL STAR WARS SERIES RETURNS IN MAY 2019   Main Discussion    Batman Eternal  Written by Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV Art by Jason Fabok and Dustin Nyugen Colors by Brad Anderson Letters by Nick J. Napolitano     Gotham Central  Written by Ed Brubacker @ Greg Rucka Art by Michael Lark Letters by Willie Schubert Colors by Noelle Giddings     Doom Patrol Discussion    

Headlines Jessica Jones Season 3 Release Date Teased for Early Summer https://www.inverse.com/article/53056-jessica-jones-season-3-release-date-teased-by-disney   Deadpool: Liefeld Announces His Final Story Starring the Merc with a Mouth  https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-rob-liefeld-final-story/ Marvel's Kevin Feige to Oversee X-Men, Will look for New Wolverine Actor https://www.cbr.com/marvel-studios-x-men-wolverine/   X-Men Producer "Hopeful" New Mutants' Theatrical Release https://www.cbr.com/x-men-producer-hopeful-new-mutants-theatrical-release/   Legion: FX Reveals Final Season's Release Date https://www.cbr.com/legion-final-season-release-date/    Main Discussion New Avengers #1-5 Written by Jonathan Hickman Art by Steve Epting Ink by Rick Magyar with Steve Epting Colors by Frank D’armata Cover Art by Jock   Vengeance of the Moon Knight (2009-2010) Shock and Awe Written by Gregg Hurwitz Art by Jerome Opena Colors by Dan Brown Letters by Vc’s Joe Caramagna Cover Art by Leinil Yu with Jason Keith   Recommendations Captain Marvel Toys  https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=captain+marvel&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&tref=typeahead%7Cterm%7C0%7Ccaptain+marvel%7C%7C%7Cservice&searchRawTerm=captain  https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/88021  Read Other Jonathan Hickman titles like: East of West God is Dead The Manhattan Projects

This week we go over a few indy books.  Headlines Ben Affleck steps down as Batman  https://www.newsarama.com/43700-the-batman-gets-2021-release-date-but-needs-new-younger-batman-actor-ben-affleck-out.html    https://www.cbr.com/the-batman-ben-affleck-dceu-out-younger-bruce-wayne/    https://www.cbr.com/the-batman-suicide-squad-2-2021-release-dates/    James Gunn in Talks to Direct Suicide Squad 2 https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-direct-suicide-squad-2/ https://www.cbr.com/zack-snyder-suicide-squad-2-executive-producer/   Amazon's Invincible Animated Series Adds TWD's Steven Yeun, Mark Hamill https://www.cbr.com/amazons-invincible-animated-series-adds-twds-steven-yeun-mark-hamill/ Bird's of Prey Teaser https://www.cbr.com/birds-prey-harley-quinn-set-photos/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_FTsR5QfDQ    Main Discussion  Valiant Divinity #0 Written by Matt Kindt Art by Renato Guedes Issue #0 Letters by Dave Lanphear   Divinity #1 Written by Matt Kindy Art by Trevor Hairsine Inks by Ryan Winn Colors by David Baron Letters by Dave Lanphear From Onipress Bunker #1-4  Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov Art by Joe Infurnari Pencils by Joe Infurnari Inks by Joe Infurnari Colors by Joe Infurnari   Recommendations Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Original Run     

****Slight technical issues, but here is episode 17**** Headlines EW's Oscars issue celebrates Black Panther's history-making nomination https://ew.com/oscars/2019/01/23/ew-oscars-issue-black-panther/ Punisher Viewership Decline Less Than Netflix's Canceled Marvel Shows https://www.cbr.com/punisher-viewership-decline/ DC Cuts 7 Jobs in Move to Refocus on Comics Publishing https://io9.gizmodo.com/dc-cuts-7-jobs-in-move-to-refocus-on-comics-publishing-1832017643 George Perez retirement http://perez.comicbookseries.info/news/officialgeorgeperezpressreleasejanuary192019 DC Hit with Layoffs Amid Restructuring https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-layoffs-restructuring/   Main Discussion   

Headlines Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYYtuKyMtY8&spfreload=10 10 Captain Marvel posters salute heroes, villains, and one stellar cat https://ew.com/movies/captain-marvel-posters/#carol-danvers-brie-larson    Main Discussion: Blackest Night #0-8 Written by Geoff John Art by Ivan Reis Inks by Oclair Albert, Rob Hunter, Julio Ferreira, Joe Prado, Colors by Alex Sinclair Letters by Nick Napolitano   Green Lantern #43- #52 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Doug Mahnke Inks by Christian Alamy, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Rodney Ramos, Mark Irwin, and Keith Champagne Colors by Randy Mayor Gabe Eltaeb, Hi-Fi Design, Rebecca Buchman, and Carrie Strachan Letters by Rob Leigh   Recommendations Visit DC Universe www.dcuniverse.com

Headlines Gamora and Thanos' Relationship to Be Explored in New Comic Book Series https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/before-avengers-gamora-thanos-be-explored-comic-1175516    Free CAPTAIN MARVEL Samplers Coming to Comic Book Stores https://www.newsarama.com/43429-free-captain-marvel-samplers-coming-to-comic-book-stores.html    First PUNISHER Season 2 Trailer Pulls No Punches https://www.newsarama.com/43415-punisher-season-2-trailer-pulls-no-punches.html   Disney-Fox Deal Expected to Close in March https://www.cbr.com/disney-fox-deal-close-march/   War of the Realms: How Marvel's Big Event Will Invade the Earth https://www.cbr.com/thor-war-of-the-realms-black-bifrost/   Main Discussion X-Men (1991) #1-3 Written by Chris Claremont Art by Jim Lee Inks by Scott Williams Letters by Tom Orzechowski Colors by Joe Rosas   X-Men God Loves, Man Kills Written by Chris Claremont Art by Brent Anderson Inks by Brent Anderson Colors by Steve Oliff Letters by Tom Orzechowski   Recommendations X-Men the Dark Phoenix Saga (The X-Men #129-138) Play X-men the Arcade game

We had to deal with a few technical difficulties for this episode, but we were able to pull through! The headlines are a bit random this week. Main Discussion  Hawken: Genesis Cover & Concept by: Khang Le Story by: Dan Jevons, Miles Williams, & Khang Le Written by: Jeremy Barlow Lettered by: Deron Bennett Interstitial Story Material By: Andrew Nielson and Heather Nuhfer Designed by Scott Newman   From Oni Press Letter 44 #1-6 Vol 1# Escape Velocity  Written by Charles Soule Art by Alberto J Alburquerque Colors by Dan Jackson and Guy Major Letter by Shawn DePasquale   Recommendations  Visit the Comic Art Gallery  http://sdcomicartgallery.com/   Revisit the DC Universe site www.dcuniverse.com   

With it being the holidays we had to get a little creative with the recording, but we made it work! Enjoy!   Discussion  Black Science Vol #1 Written by Rick Remender  Art by Matteo Scalera Painted Art by Dean White  Lettering by Rus Wooton   Drifter Vol #1 (Out Of the Night) Written by Ivan Brandon Ary by Nic Klein Colors by Nic Klein Lettering by Clem Robins

Movie Discussion: Spider-man Enter the Spiderverse Aquaman   Main Discussion: Green Lantern (vol.4): Secret Origins #29-35 Green Arrow (vol. 3): Archer's Quest #16 -21   Recommendations  Birthright (Image Comics) Vol 1: Homecoming   Intro Music:  By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com  Outro Music  Grizzly Beatz www.grizzlybeats.com

Mike is out on assignment so Rod was left to himself with a bottle of Vodka. What can go wrong? Right? Intro By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com  Outro Grizzly Beatz www.grizzlybeats.com

We finally made it to episode 10! Headlines: Avengers: Endgame trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA6hldpSTF8 Main Discussion Secret Invasion #1-8  https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/4423/secret_invasion_2008  Recommendations     Intro / Outro music: By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com 

Tribute to Stan Lee Headlines This week was more informal than usual so we went off numerous headlines taking place the last few weeks.  You can find them on  www.cbr.com  www.newsarama.com    Holiday Recommendations  LEGO Superheroes App-Controlled Batmobile Building Kit, Multicolor https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Superheroes-App-Controlled-Batmobile-Multicolor/dp/B07BMGR1FN/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1543717250&sr=1-1&keywords=batmobile+lego+app+controlled  Unique Geek centric gifts  www.Etsy.com  Infinity Gauntlet https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Infinity-Gauntlet-Articulated-Electronic/dp/B071WT4KLM/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1543717086&sr=1-4&keywords=Infinity+Gauntlet 

Main Discussion  Aliens: Inhuman Condition (Dark Horse Comics) Story and Lettering by John Layman Art and Cover Illustration by Sam Keith Colors by John Kalisz with Sam Keith   Cluster (Boom Studios) Written and Lettered by Ed Brisson Illustrated by Damian Couceiro Colored by Cassie Kelly & Michael Garland Cover by Damian Couceiro Colored by Jordan Boyd   Headlines New Star Wars and Marvel Series Announced for Disney+ Streaming Service https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/new-star-wars-and-marvel-series-announced-for-disney-streaming-service/   DC to Release Watchmen & Other Classic Comics Under Black Label Imprint https://www.cbr.com/dc-release-watchmen-classic-comics-black-label/   Aquaman Film is Kid-Friendly, Says Screenwriter https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-movie-kid-friendly/   Recommendations Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/6079/adam_legend_of_the_blue_marvel_2008    Wolverine: The Long Night https://www.wolverinepodcast.com/ 

Main Discussion Copperhead Vol. 1 A New Sheriff In Town (Issues #1 – 5) Credits: Written by Jay Faerber Art by Scott Godlewski Colors by Ron Riley Letters by Thomas Mauer   Starve (Issues #1-5)  Written by Brian Wood Art by Danijel Zezelj and Dave Stewart Letter by Steve Wands and Clayton Cowles (Issues #1)   Headlines   Through comic book artist and writer, Buffalo Soldiers ride on https://www.omaha.com/news/trending/through-comic-book-artist-and-writer-buffalo-soldiers-ride-on/article_3cf89df8-7307-576c-aa97-b32d66a68d20.html 'Spawn': Todd McFarlane Open To Selling Movie To Netflix https://comicbook.com/movies/2018/10/29/todd-mcfarlane-spawn-netflix/   Marvel Reveals Real Reason Fantastic Four Left the Marvel Universe https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/10/28/why-fantastic-four-left-marvel/ Dark Horse Comics Receives Major Investment From Chinese Firm Vanguard Visionary Associates https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/10/26/dark-horse-comics-receives-major-investment-from-chinese-firm-vanguard-visionary-associates/   Recommendations Black Science (Image Comics) Batman A Death in The Family (#426 – 429) Intro / Outro music:   By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com

Main Discussion Nightwing (1996) #1-3 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Scott Mc Daniel Ink by Karl Story Colors by Roberta Tewes Letters by John Costanza    The New Teen Titans (1980) #23 - 25, Annual #1 Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez Art by George Perez Inks by Romeo Tanghal Colors by Carl Gafford Letters by Ben Oda   Tales of the Teen Titans #42 - 44, Annual #3 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by George Perez Inks by Mike DeCarlo and Dick Giodano Colors by Adrienne Roy Letter by John Costanza, Todd Klein and Ben Oda   Headlines Avengers 4 trailer coming by the end of the year https://io9.gizmodo.com/kevin-feige-just-provided-minor-updates-on-avengers-4-a-1830025605  Luke Cage Cancelled after two seasons https://deadline.com/2018/10/luke-cage-cancelled-marvel-netflx-mike-colter-cheo-hodari-coker-1202486487/ An update on DC Universe www.dcuniverse.com  Recommendations The Invincible Iron Man - Michael https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/55536/invincible_iron_man_2016_1 Luke Cage the TV series  www.netflix.com    Intro / Outro music: By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com  

Main Discussion Hellboy Vol 1: Seed of Destruction  Written by Mike Mignola and Script John Byrne Drawn by Mike Mignola  Justice League (New 52)Issue #40 - #50 Darkseid War  Written by Geoff Johns Art by Jason Fabok, Francis Manipul, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Oscar Jimenez, Pail Pelletier, Tony Kordos, Kevin Maguire, Phil Jimenez, Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Scott Kolins, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams Color by Brad Anderson, Alex Sinclair, Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato Letter by Rob Leigh Headlines Fox President Says Company Will Be Ready to Close Disney Deal by Jan. 1 https://www.cbr.com/fox-disney-deal-close-january-2019/  James Gunn is now writing Suicide Squad 2 https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17957014/james-gunn-suicide-squad-2-guardians-of-the-galaxy-marvel-firing  Stan Lee Breaks His Silence: Those I Trusted Betrayed Me https://www.thedailybeast.com/stan-lee-would-like-to-set-the-record-straight-will-anyone-let-him?ref=scroll  McFarlane Vents About Difficulties Getting Spawn Film Made https://www.cbr.com/mcfarlane-vents-spawn-film-difficulties/ We also discuss the cancellation of Iron Fist and the Premiere of Titans towards the end of the show! https://deadline.com/2018/10/marvel-iron-fist-canceled-netflix-daredevil-disney-finn-jones-jessica-henwick-1202482048/    Recommendations Rod: Watch you favorite superhero media again Mike: Ultimate Spider-Man (Miles Morales) 

Main Discussion: Venom (2003) Vol 1- 3: Written by: Daniel Way Penciler: Francisco Herrera, Paco Medina, Sean Galloway, Skottie Young Inker: Carlos Cuevas, Juan Vlasco, Wayne Faucher, Rick Ketcham   Spider-Man New Ways to Die Storyline Amazing Spider-Man #568 - 573 Written by Dan Slott Pencils: John Romita Jr.  Inks: Klaus Janson Colors: Dean White Letters: VC's Cory Petit Venom Fifth Stage story Written: Mark Waid Artist: Adi Granov Letters: VC's Cory Petit   Headlines: New Spider-Verse Spider-Trailer Introduces All the Spider-People http://www.vulture.com/2018/10/watch-the-new-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-trailer.html Chris Evans Officially Wraps Playing Captain America https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/chris-evans-is-done-playing-captain-america-as-he-wraps-avengers-4-1149324  I added two articles for the next headline Lady Gaga Fans Wage War on Venom With Alleged Fake Reviews https://www.cbr.com/lady-gaga-fans-fake-venom-reviews/ Lady Gaga, 'Venom' and When Fandom Is Weaponized https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/lady-gaga-venom-weaponized-fandom-1148979 Your First New York Comic Con Surprise Is Here: Meet the New Harley Quinn http://www.vulture.com/2018/10/new-york-comic-con-surprises-fans-with-new-harley-quinn.html Recommendations: Mike: Read Superior Spider-Man www.marvel.com  Rod: Watch Ant-Man and the Wasp   Intro / Outro music: By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com  

Main Discussion: -Descender Vol 1: Written by Jeff Lemire Art by Dustin Nguyen Lettered and Designed by Steve Wands -Invincible Vol 1: Family Matters Written by Robert Kirkman Penciler, Inker: Cory Walker Colorist: Bill Crabtree -Lazarus Vol 1:  Written by Greg Rucka Art and Letters by Michael Lark with Stefano Gaudiano & Brian Level Colors by Santi Arcas Headlines: Comic Book Industry Remembers 'Batman' Artist Norm Breyfogle https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/09/27/norm-breyfogle-comics-artist-dead-batman-dc-comics/  Rob Liefeld Reveals How Disney Regaining X-Men Film Rights Affects Comics https://www.cbr.com/disney-x-men-film-rights-comics/ X-Men: First Official Dark Phoenix Trailer Rises From the Ashes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eclj77aXmWs  New Titans Promo Reveals Why Robin Split with Batman  https://www.cbr.com/new-titans-promo-robin-batman/    DC Universe update www.dcuniverse.com  Recommendations: Descender: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/descender  Spider-man PS4 video game: https://insomniac.games/game/spider-man-ps4/    Intro / Outro music: By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com

This episode Rod and Mike discuss: Main Discussion: -The Marvel Event Secret Empire -Captain America: Sam Wilson: Secret Empire tie-in -The Mighty Captain Marvel Secret Empire tie-in Headlines: -News Headlines to Discuss The Captain Marvel Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BCujX3pw8 -Marvel Daredevil Season 3 Teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz4R-EP-xDk -First look at Joaquin Phoenix's Joker https://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-your-first-look-at-joaquin-phoenixs-joker-in-make-1829228625  -Marvel Developing TV Shows Featuring Loki, Scarlet Witch for Disney Streaming Service https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/loki-scarlet-witch-tv-shows-coming-disney-streaming-service-1145225 -DC Universe https://www.dcuniverse.com/ Recommendations: Rod: Wolverine: The Long Night Podcast  https://www.wolverinepodcast.com/  Mike: DC Universe: Rebirth #1 https://www.comixology.com/DC-Universe-Rebirth-2016-1/digital-comic/366074?ref=c3RvcnlBcmMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2dyaWRMaXN0L3N0b3J5YXJjMzA1OA  Intro / Outro music: By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com

Welcome to the very first episode of the Nation 80 comics podcast. Rodney and Mike give an introduction about themselves, and discuss the latest headlines in comic news. Afterwards they go on to speak about Infinity Way and Age of Ultron and their differences between the books and the movie.    Don't forget to subscribe to the show!