Podcast - Bryan E. West

DownloadThe Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Andre The Giant by Box Brown, published by First Second Press.  Opening Music:by Akira the Don A.T.D.R.I.P. Living In The Future

DownloadThis month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:DC gives colorists some lovin'Gerard Way and Jake Wyatt enters the Spider-VerseEnroll at Gotham High School!Sales numbers for Rocket Racoon are bonkers!Indie Spotlight:Jens K's Cabin Fever. You can find more from Jens on his website and his twitter.  Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. You can book commissions Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. You can also support us via our Patreon Page:Reviews:FataleSex CriminalsDeadly ClassThe WakeThe Wicked + The DevineOpening Music: Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables By Dead Kennedys

DownloadThis month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from May, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:The "Ant Man" shake up.DC takes a selfie.Alan Moore's crazy digital comics research project.The Flash TV spot Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and would be grateful if you purchased some of his artwork. You can book commissions from Bryan Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. You can also support us via our Patreon Page:Reviews:BatmanOriginal SinThe WakeOpening Music: crashfaster vs. The Glowing Stars Monobomb Records

The Optic Blast crew talks about the new X-men movie and Sequart's recent documentary about Chris Claremont.  Opening Music:All these machines by The Squaaks https://squaaks.bandcamp.com/

The Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano. Opening Music:by Doctor PopularCheck out his bandcamp page!

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from April, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:Warner Bros. Movie plans!Gotham TV showAmazon buys Comixology!Indie Spotlight:Optic Blast shines the spotlight on Love Machine. For more info please visit the writers webpage and his blog.  Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and would be grateful if you purchased some of his artwork. You can book commissions from Bryan Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. Artwork/Print Sample:  Reviews:Skinned Uncanny AvengersJustice League UnlimitedMoon KnightOpening Music:  S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W Reprise Intermission Music: by aivi & surasshu visit their bandcamp Here

The Optic Blast Crew is joined by Colleen Boyd to talk about The Fifth Beatle!You can find Colleen on Twitter  @colleentheboyd , her website http://themoreboyd.com , and her Society6 page http://society6.com/ColleenBoyd. And be sure to check out Action Lab Entertainment at http://www.actionlabcomics.com  The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music by: Put a Jumper On Living In The Future

The Optic Blast crew chats with Ryan Ferrier about D4VE from Monkey Brain Comics, digital comics, genitalia and 80's movies!You can find Ryan on twitter @RyanWriter and check out Challenger Comics at www.readchallenger.com  BUY DAVE! Writer Ryan Ferrier showing his guns!* The Gun Show *Not actually Ryan FerrierOpening Music By: Mega Drive Mega Drive

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:New Bruce Timm Batman Animation? Be still my beating heart.Perplexing sales numbers from March, 2014.Grant Morrison's BBC webcomic.Whatever this fucking thing is? Indie Spotlight:This month Optic Blast casts some light on Saint Chaos Vol. 1 and their Kickstarter campaign. Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Rocket Girl #4Hawkeye #17Daredevil #1The Wake #7Velvet #4Opening Music: Ca Me Vexe By Mademoiselle K

The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Super Spy by Matt Kindt! Super Spy By Matt Kindt Join us next month to discuss The Fifth Beatle by Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music:  Mecanique Du Coeur By Dionysos

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), review their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:DC announce MORE lenticular covers?! Lena Dunham to write for Archie Comics! Eric Stephenson's speech at the comic retailer's convention!Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Winter Soldier #1She-Hulk #1The Punisher #1Ms. Marvel #1Mercenary Sea #1Five Ghosts #9Opening Music:Stage 1 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 by Shnabubula - http://shnabubula.bandcamp.com/

The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Beasts of Burden by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Join us next month to discuss Super Spy by Matt Kindt Super Spy By Matt Kindt Opening Music:Supernatural by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus By Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

As per usual the Optic Blast crew dives into Saga. In this episode we talk about Saga Chapter 18, and generally goof off.  Opening Music:Superczar by Lionize Superczar & The Vulture By Lionize

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Jan, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:DC Cancels a bunch of titles! Comixology is the #1 grossing non-game app! Panel Syndicate announces plans to add more titles!Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Sheltered #6Wolverine and the X-Men #40Deadly Class #1Rat Queens #4Opening Music:You wanna touch it by Maldroid - www.Maldroid.com 

The Optic Blast Crew takes the plunge into Brandon Graham's masterful King City! King City By Brandon Graham Next month we will Discuss... Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Opening Music:  Total By Teenage Bottlerocket

The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 7 - The Optic Blast crew looks at Saga Chapter 17, the penultimate issue of the 3rd arc. Opening Music:The Cat with Two Heads by The Aquabats! The Fury Of The Aquabats By Aquabats

This month on Optic Blast!Apologies for the late episode, we recorded the show over a week ago and lost it due to a power surge(D'oh!).News: We talk through all the announcements from Image Expo!Star Wars comics going back to marvelSponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists.GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioIndie Spotlight:The Optic Blast gives a spoiler -free review of D4VE from Monkey Brain Press. You should buy it...Now! Opening Music:Les Breatfeeders Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe By Les Breastfeeders

The Optic Blast Crew talks about two books this month in a sort of Metaphysical Double Feature. The shows starts with a discussion of Ales Kot and Riley Rossmo's Wild Children. Then we move on to Flex Mentallo by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly  Wild Children GN By Ales Kot Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery By Grant Morrison Next Episode we will discuss: King City! King City By Brandon Graham Opening Music:  Endless Fantasy By Anamanaguchi

2013 in review: The Optic Blast Crew gets together to look back at 2013, and play some drinking games. This is a rough one...    Fav Series:Fav New Series:Fav Superhero Book:Fav TV Series:Fav collected edition or reprint:Fav Xmas gift you have ever received:What would you like to see more of in 2014:Favorite Album:Fav Writer:Fav Penciler/Inker:Fav Colorist:Fav New TV Series:Fav Cover:What would you like to see less of in 2014:Fav Single Issue:Fav New Talent(or new to you):Fav Superhero Film:Fav Film overall: Opening Music:White Christmas by Bad Religion Christmas Songs By Bad Religion

The Optic Blast Crew talks about SAGA Chapter 16!Opening Music:Airbrushed by Anamanaguchi! Endless Fantasy By Anamanaguchi

This month on Optic Blast! News: Marvel Announces Sinister Six and Venom FilmsWonder Woman CastingComic Sales Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. There are tons of great tools, but I have just two words for you “perspective rulers”, these things changed my life. Please go to optic-media.com/podcasts click on the add in the shownotes and receive 30% off for a limited time! GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga Studio! Reviews: Zero #3Walking Dead #116 and #117Batman/Superman #5 Opening Music:I've Got a Boner for Christmas by Nerf Herder I've Got a Boner for Christmas Cool CDs

Optic Blast sits down with Jeremy Holt to talk about his new comic coming out through Monkey Brain Comics, Art Monster. We also talk digital comics in general, making comics, and Art School! Click the cover to buy the book via Comixology: You can also check out more of Jeremy Holt's Work at his website: www.clumpoftrees.wordpress.com and check out his column: Strange Love at Multiversity Comics.Opening Music:What Child is This? by Bad Religion  Christmas Songs By Bad Religion Please support the show by checking out Manga Studio 5:

The Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Saga #15. Dragons! Explosions! Blowjobs! ...Tune in!Opening Music:I'm getting pissed for Christmas by Peter and the Test Tube Babies Best of Peter & The Test Tube Babys By Peter & the Test Tube Babies Closing Music:Summer is Gone by Slime Girls

Batman: Year One Hundred By Paul Pope This month the Optic Blast crew digs into Batman Year 100 in all of it's snaggle-toothed glory! Join us next month as we discuss Wild Children by Ales Kot and Riley Rossmo, and Flex Mentallo Man of Muscle Mystery by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly!Join us next month as we discuss.... Wild Children GN By Ales Kot Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery By Grant Morrison Opening Music:Hark the Heralds Angels Sing by Bad Religion   Christmas Songs By Bad Religion

This month on Optic Blast! News: NYCC Tweets for you, so you don't have to!Dan Slott and Mike Allred rides space waves with Silver Sulfer! DC bringing back Wally West and Stephanie Brown. IDW announces new artist editions  Lawsuits!    Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. There are tons of great tools, but I have just two words for you “perspective rulers”, these things changed my life. Please go to optic-media.com/podcasts click on the add in the shownotes and receive 30% off for a limited time! GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga Studio! Media Minutes: We talk about stuff that isn't comics!  Reviews: Satellite Sam #4Fables #134Green Arrow #24Star Wars #10Trailer Review: We talk about the Winter Soldier Trailer!Opening Music: Dance Apocalyptic by Janelle Monae The Electric Lady $10.00 By Janelle Monae Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland $7.99 Slime Girls

Join the crew as we get together once again to discuss Saga from Image Comics Opening Music: Fresh Attitudes, Young Bodies by Bomb the Music Industry!  Vacation $10.98 By Bomb The Music Industry! Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland $7.99 Slime Girls

This month on Optic Blast! ...News! DC rides Villain's Month to the top of the sales charts....In 3D!Archie's gang tell Co-CEO to "STAY OUT OF RIVERDALE!"Chip and Matt's wild Sex Criminals-SEX PARTY! Previews! Optic Blast previews "PULP" by Jeremy Holt and Chris Peterson! Get your print copies at NYCC, or online at http://gum.co/pulp  Reviews! Zero #1Avengers Arena #14, #15Rat Queens #1Adventure Time #20Listener Mail! @AvidComicGuy asks us to create a contemporary version of this amazing crew!  Opening Music: Level 1 from Silver Surfer(NES)  Silver Surfer - Nintendo NES Virgin Interactive Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland $7.99 Slime Girls

This month on the Book Club, the crew gets all multinational and discusses "What a Wonderful World" by Inio Asano.Be sure to pick up a copy of Batman: Year 100 and read that before we discuss it on next month's show! What a Wonderful World!, Vol. 2 $10.45 By Inio Asano Batman: Year One Hundred $17.99 By Paul Pope Opening and Closing Music by Slime Girls!  Vacation Wasteland $7.99 Slime Girls

This month your pal's from Optic Blast get together to discuss SAGA #13! This month the crew dives in to issue 13, full speed ahead! Screw the iceberg!   Saga, Vol. 2 By Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples Intro Music:Party Poison by My Chemical Romance Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys By My Chemical Romance Outro Music: Summer is Gone by Slime girls Vacation Wasteland Slime Girls

Join the Optic Blast Crew as we dive into last month's top news stories, talk about movies, and discuss some key books from August!News: Ben Affleck is Batman! Justice League "takes off" to the Great White North! Bryan tells us ALL about the Image Expo.  Reviews: Collider #1 by Simon Oliver, Robbi Rodriguez, and Rico RenziWake #3 by Scott Snyder, Sean Murphy, Matt HollinsworthTrillium #1 by Jeff LemireHawkeye Annual #1 by Matt Fraction, Javier Pulido, and Matt HollinsworthIntro Music:  Strawberries by Why? Mumps etc. By Why? Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland Slime Girls

Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion.This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to discuss Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales, and Michael BairJoin us next month as we discuss What a Wonderful World Vol. 1 & 2 What a Wonderful World!, Vol. 2 By Inio Asano Identity Crisis By Brad Meltzer Opening Music:  In My Life by The Beatles!  Rubber Soul By The Beatles Closing Music:  Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland Slime Girls

In preparation for the return of Saga by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples, the crew gets together to discuss the first two arcs of Saga so far. This one's a little loose, but we had a great time putting it together.Note: we had some issues with the audio on this episode due to a cable coming loose, we tried to fix it in editing, but this one might sound a little funky. We're very sorry.   Saga, Vol. 1 By Brian K. Vaughan Saga, Vol. 2 By Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples Opening Music:  Suzy by Caravan Palace Caravan Palace By Caravan Palace Closing Music:  Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland Slime Girls

Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Blacksad!Join us next month as we discuss Identity Crisis!  Identity Crisis $14.12 By Brad Meltzer Blacksad By Juan Diaz Canales Opening Music: The Littlest Things by Streetlight Manifesto Closing Music:Summertime is Gone by Slime Girls

Join the Optic Blast! Crew as we dive into last month's top news stories, talk about movies, and discuss some key books from last month! News:Archaia goes BOOMGreg Pak and Aaron Kuder take on Action Comics!DC's earth-shaking announcement!Superman/Wonder Woman book announced!Reviews: Batman #21 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Danny Mikki, and FCO PlascenciaSuperman: Unchained #1 by Scott Snyder, Jim Lee,  Scott Williams, and Alex SinclairFairest #16 by Sean E. Williams, Stephen Sadowski, Phil JimenezWolverine and the X-Men #31 by Jason Aaron, Nick Bradshaw, Walden Wong, Laura MartinStar Wars #6 Brian      Wood, Carlos D’anda, Gabe Eltaeb We also discussed this panel, which really doesn't make any sense...  Also, Here is a Vine of us trying to read Superman:Unchained. YOU'RE WELCOME! Intro Music:  "Queen of Hearts" by Fucked Up!  Outro Music: "Summertime is Gone" by Slime Girls   Intermission music by Lullatone. http://www.lullatone.com/

The Optic Blast crew chats with writer Jeremy Holt about making comics, writing, and comics in general.  You can find more of Jeremy Holt at www.clumpoftrees.wordpress.com   Preview and buy After Houdini at www.readchallenger.com  

Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Tune in to hear us run out of things to stay and start rambling about Green Goblin's shitty mask from the Spiderman movie.... Join us next time as we discuss Blacksad! Opening Music:Love Droid by Zombina and the Skeletones Closing Music: Summertime is Gone by Slime Girls

Welcome to Optic Blast! - Episode 03This month the crew opens a big old can of Super-Worms as we discuss:Jack Kirby launches a KickStarter from beyond the grave.S.H.E.I.L.D. and Man of Steel get shiny new trailers.Catwoman and THE FRIDGE!In a new segment that we are calling The Dirtbin, Mig gives us the rundown on his latest dollar bin find: The Badger #17Just because we care, here are some lovely panels from The Badger #17 by Mike Baron and Jeffrey Butler! Reviews:The Victories #1 by Michael Avon Oeming, colors by Nick FilardiThe Dream Merchant #1 by Nathan Edmonson, art by Konstantin NovosadovThe Wake #1 by Scott Snyder, art by Sean Murphy, colors by Matt HollinsworthYoung Avengers #5 by Kieron Gillen, art by Jamie McKelvie & Mike Norton, colors by Matthew Wilson …And finally, the crew answers some listener mail and goes on a magical journey to Tangent Land!Opening Music:The Life Equation by Akira the DonClosing Music:Summertime is Gone by  Slime Girls

 Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast! Crew gathers to discuss Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and Jeordie Bellaire. The gang pulls a Goldilocks on this episode as one of us loves it, one thinks it's pretty damn good, and one of us thinks it "OK". Opening music for this episode is "25!" by Bomb the Music Industry  http://bombthemusicindustry.tumblr.com/Closing music for this episode(as per usual) is "Summertime is Gone" by Slime Girls  http://slimegirls.bandcamp.com/Join us next month when we will discuss Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross! 

Join the Optic Blast crew as we discuss Saga #12 by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples. Bukkake, Hamburger Walrus', and FREE COMICS!

Optic Blast! Episode 02, May 2013Join us this week as we discuss:Mark Waid owes us some money!Is Apple homophobic or is Twitter homophobic-phobic?!Marvel triple ships their way to the top of the charts!What do Bioshock Infinite, Beer, Arrow, Pop’n Music, and Kavinsky have in common?!To Kill a Mockingbird?Reviews:Swamp Thing #19Demon Knights #19Black Beetle #3Age of Ultron #6Uncanny Avengers #6Check back next week, when the first episode of The Chronicle of SAGA drops, and in two weeks we will have the very first episode of The Optic Blast Book Club!

Hello and welcome discerning listeners to Optic Blast!, the comic book discussion show where comedy and comics collide. A monthly podcast that covers the highs, lows and most importantly the in-betweens of the comic book medium.BE WARNED, there may be minor spoilers throughout, but we will try to give you a heads up before we discuss anything too revealing.Join us this week as we discuss: DC to Orson Scott Card "you're fired!...Sort of...Not really?ANGELA'S BACK! DC Comics: Demented Merry-Go-Round? Mig tells us alllllll about Killer Moth!Reviews: Mara # 3 Uncanny Avengers #5Star Wars: Legacy #1Manhattan Projects #10Invincible #101Batman & Robin #18SAGAThe Bookshelf: I KILL GIANTS  I Kill Giants By Joe Kelly Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom By Mark Waid The Optic Blast crew picks apart "I Kill Giants" by Joe Kelly and JM Kem Nimura.Join us next month more exciting comics comedy goodness! "The Bookshelf" discussion will be The Rocketeer! Cargo of Doom, so pick that up so we can discuss it next month, and you can join in on the orgy of insightfulness.