Totally Whelmed Podcast

In this episode James and Nick discuss Dark Night: A True Batman Story by Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso. You can find this book at your local comic shop right now: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR170445

Introducing a new format! In this episode James and Nick discuss Solanin by Inio Asano. Solanin is available from your local comic store right now: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL084331

In this episode James and Nick talk Goodnight Punpun, The Defenders, and more!

In this episode, (OUR 50TH!!), James and Nick talk Marvel missteps, and anticipated developments from DC.

In this episode, James and Nick talk Sexy Voice and Robo, Crosswind, and more!

In this episode, James and Nick discuss anticipated trailers, take a tour through Nick's favorite manga list, and more!

In this episode, James and Nick talk comic criticism, My Hero Academia, Voltron Legendary Defender, and more!

This week James and Nick talk some serious TV, and more! Introduction Opening - 2:17 General TV/Movie Talk 2:18 - 4:31 Twin Peaks: The Return (spoilers, but are they future, or are they past?) 4:32 - 15:29 Bojack Horseman (mostly spoiler free) 15:30 - 19:41 The Strain (spoiler free) and a short rant on Game of Thrones 19:42 - 26:56 Arrested Development (spoilers, but c'mon it's over 10 years old) 26:57 - 30:17 Voltron Legacy Defender (some spoilers from older seasons) 30:18 - 35:30 Netflix MST3K (spoiler free) 35:31 - 37:58 Comic Talk 41:46 - 45:28 #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This Week James and Nick talk Gamescom 2017, The Defenders (spoiler free!), and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick have a debate on the modern run of Doctor Who, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Brigsby Bear, Preacher, and have an extended discussion on My Brother's Husband (contains spoilers, discussion from 27:34 to 46:25). Interview with Gengoroh Tagame: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/openly-gay-manga-creator-gengoroh-tagame-talks-breaking-barriers-brothers-husband/ #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk San Diego Comic-Con 2017, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk SDCC predictions, Spider-Man Homecoming (spoiler free), and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Summer Games Done Quick 2017, Anime Expo, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick discuss Howard Chaykin's Divided States of Hysteria, and participate in the Great Scanlation Debate. [TRIGGER WARNING: Our discussion on Chaykin runs from 2:33-21:45, and contains some difficult topics.] #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week, in celebration of Pride weekend, James and Nick have an extended discussion on My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by Kabi Nagata, how each of them reflected on the book, and more! You can find the documentary Nick mentions at queerjapanmovie.com #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk E3 highlights, Supergirl (somewhat spoiler-y), and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Adam West, The Flash, Supergirl (both spoiler free!), and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Alien: Covenant (generally spoiler free), Wonder Woman (entirely spoiler free), and more! [TRIGGER WARNING: We talk about the circumstances surrounding Zack Snyder's departure from Justice Leauge from 31:25-32:49.] #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick have a spoiler heavy talk on Twin Peaks (it's 25 years old, get over it), the first four episodes of Twin Peaks: Returns (alright, maybe this outrage is justified), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol2, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk old and new comics, Marvel's upcoming Generations line, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk TCAF, favorite comic movies, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick don't talk about Secret Empire, instead they talk about Free Comic Book Day, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (spoiler free!), and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk wrasslin', Nick's guest appearance on Manga Mavericks, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Manga Mavericks http://all-comic.com/category/manga/manga-podcasts/manga-mavericks/ Twitter: @manga_mavericks

This week James and Nick talk Diamond's shipping system upgrades, the new Batman Harley Quinn animated feature, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Samurai Cop, Star Wars Battlefront II, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk comic publisher controversies, the comics as art dilemma, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Marvel's latest retailer conference, and more! Correction: A few established retailers were invited to this conference, however the majority of invited parties were from newer stores. #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Diablo, the new Justice League movie trailer, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week, James and Nick have the dreaded Netflix Iron Fist talk, and mroe! (Because Nick didn't care, MASSIVE spoilers. The segment ends at 26:39.) #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week James and Nick talk Fist of the North Star, DC/WB TV shows, awesome old school Kung Fu movies, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Obligatory best opening sequence posts: OP 1 愛をとりもどせ！！(Ai wo Torimodose!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbRj2iVpqJ4 OP 2 TOUGH BOY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y2VzSY1HIg Drunken Master 2 end fight scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UhPqWIGrFw City Hunter Street Fighter Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvkvPmHRI7E City Hunter Bruce Lee Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqNL_RQTdU

This week James and Nick talk baby hippos, Logan (spoiler free), Aliens: Covenant expectations, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Chicken Attack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miomuSGoPzI

This week James and Nick talk Island Magazine, Dragon Ball Super, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Midnighter is by Steve Orlando, Aco, Stephen Mooney, and Alec Morgan

This week James and Nick talk Wonderfest Winter 2017, Toy Fair 2017, Lego Batman, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Batman vs. Predator by Dave Gibbons and Andy Kubert Batman vs. Predator II: Bloodmatch by Doug Moench, Paul Gulacy, and Terry Austin Batman vs. Predator III: Blood Ties by Chuck Dixon, Rodolfo Demaggio, and Robert Campanella The Lego Movie came out in 2014

This week James and Nick have a spoiler heavy discussion on The Arrival, Paul Verhoeven's Elle, tangent onto other movies, and more! [TRIGGER WARNING: Our discussion on Elle mentions an element of the story that may be problematic to some listeners. The discussion runs from 1:08 to 8:31.] #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Elle directed by Paul Verhoeven http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3716530/ [TRIGGER WARNING] Michele Leblanc is played by Isabelle Huppert, who was robbed of an Oscar this year Elle is based on Oh… by Philippe Djian Street Fighter: The Movie is a good movie, ok? https://www.destructoid.com/why-street-fighter-the-movie-is-a-cinematic-masterpiece-129024.phtml Castlevania 3 Speedrun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUcjoTDqOhM

This week James and Nick talk about the World of Warcraft movie, Infinity Gems, philosophize on the creative process, and more! [SPOILER ALERT: this episode contains some spoilers for Doctor Strange during the Infinity Gem discussion.] #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com In case you want to brush up on Warcraft lore: http://wowwiki.wikia.com/wiki/History_of_Warcraft Dominic Cooper as Jesse Custer from Preacher, Howard Stark from Agents of Shield et al, Llane Wyrnn from World of Warcraft Ruth Negga as Tulip O’Hare from Preacher, Raina from Agents of Shield, Lady Taria from World of Warcraft Murloc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMPpnCvCZvw Curator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N_Zu9EuRJg Funny or Die Westworld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMFWmvRVSGc The Last Donut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ty1zVZQ8X4 Correction: Scarlet Witch is played by Elizabeth Olsen How it Should Have Happened: Doctor Strange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KItqE2ayQ4 Corey Stoll plays Ephraim Goodweather on The Strain, Rep. Peter Russo on House of Cards, Darren Cross/Yellowjacket in Ant-Man… but he’s not who James was referencing. Michael Peña as Luis in Ant-Man John Berkey is the artist’s name Nick can’t remember

This week James and Nick talk BLAME, poetic meter, and more! It's our most literary episode yet. #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Blame by Tsutomu Nihei Volume 1: http://vertical-comics.com/books/blame_01.php Volume 2: http://www.vertical-comics.com/books/blame_02.php ODY-C by Matt Fraction and Christian Ward https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/ody-c Spectator Papers 62 by Joseph Addison (True and False Wit) http://www.hu.mtu.edu/~rlstrick/rsvtxt/addison4.htm Logan Trailer 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH3OxVFvTeg Adaptation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HtZ2M4e_AM Being John Malkovich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UuRFr0GnHM Space Patrol Luluco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdXh3-F-2lE Little Witch Adademia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=372SRI-tDJ8

This week, James and Nick talk best and worst of 2016, and have a spoiler-heavy discussion about why Rogue One is so great (because it is). #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com

This week Nick divulges some of Dr. Comics secrets, and we talk about some of the issues presently facing the comics industry. #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com http://www.comicsbeat.com/2017-may-be-a-rough-year-for-comics-retail-and-the-industry-or-not/

This week James and Nick talk soundtracks, Nick gives a SPOILER FREE Star Wars: Rogue One review, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Castlevania Symphony of the NIght soundtrack by Michiru Yamane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjVoUFrdYFQ&list=PL55DF16132A28F682 Street Fighter II: An Oral History http://www.polygon.com/a/street-fighter-2-oral-history The Lives We Left Behind - Skullgirls OST by Michiru Yamane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVC-95fnVYs Castlevania Symphony of the Night Hidden Track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF2htc3XDaw Chrono Trigger OST by Yasunori Mitsuda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEoN_Xe-B-s Chrono Cross OST by Yasunori Mitsuda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-IJvyAayzA&list=PLe49bTB1MEI2UcYl9lzqn5MeUH5aaGhdu Final Fantasy VI OST by Nobuo Uematsu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLpjPht5mvg Final Fantasy VII OST by Nobuo Uematsu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlfGch8mGhg Final Fantasy VIII OST by Nobuo Uematsu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6kAwpgW29M Eyes on Me composed by Nobuo Uematsu, lyrics by Kako Someya, vocals by Faye Wong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAMzIihPjAg 紅豆 (Hong Dou, Red Beans) by Faye Wong (B-Side to the Eyes on Me single) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_71ctU9MzI Silent Hill 2 OST by Akira Yamaoka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LB7LZZGpkw&list=PL3701130022801F23 Xenogears OST by Yasunori Mitsuda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA6HpFfsFxY&list=PLCB5EC0C5E1947BF4 Mass Effect (full trilogy OST) by Jack Wall, Sam Hulick, Richard Jacques, David Kates, Jimmy Hinson, Brian DiDomenic, Sascha Dikiciyan, Cris Velasco, Christopher Lennertz and Clint Mansell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX1UuJMfQfk Dragon Quest VIII - Overture (Arranged) by Koichi Sugiyama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBE-TSYSN9M Dragon Quest VIII - Overture (Orchestral) by Koichi Sugiyama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XltT3vKCE0 Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time OST by Koji Kondo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAMzIihPjAg Jet Set Radio OST by Hideki Naganuma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGA4PilHdr0 Improvise by Jurassic 5 (exclusive track for the North America version of Jet Set Radio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXbQppZoEhU Ghost in the Shell OST by Kenji Kawai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvaC6cIrntI Akira OST by Geinoh Yamashirogumi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Mega Man 2 OST by Takeshi Tateishi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrMrIZRD7Xc Batman Arkham City OST by Ron Fish and Nick Arundel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmv0W9nZvMc&list=PLFC44D36D6765DF12 Street Fighter III: Third Strike OST by Hideki Okugawa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcrpsKq8q64&list=PL7BBA15DB126C716A Vocies by Yoko Kanno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPnWdR6Q_g0 Tank! by Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAczwhihCyk Batman The Animated Series main theme by Danny Elfman and Shirley Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Cvi30-BTU Superman The Animated Series main theme by Shirley Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6gyTq-k5ng X-Men Animated Series Theme by Ron Wasserman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IzSGvXc_PM Mortal Kombat Movie Theme by The Immortals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjQ7jJx9PJk Batman Brave and the Bold - I’m the Music Meister with Neil Patrick Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_q1SdaWLlw Metal Gear Solid 2 OST by Harry Gregson-Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXS-fVqrboo&list=PLDF4191CBB2E1910A The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle by Harry Gregson-Williams (there’s no way this doesn’t belong in a Metal Gear game) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxeiDFlJ5kU Tron Uprising OST by Joseph Trapanese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5A83fXUikc&list=PLRoIhauwBfjxNiKys-cIvZzlk9gXc67qI

This week James and Nick talk more video games, awesome local spots to check out, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Valve actually responded to the “anonymous source” within Valve, claiming nothing the source said reflects Valve’s standard operating procedures. Valve responded, and denied Half-Life 3 is dead. #Half-Life3Confirmed? http://wccftech.com/recent-half-life-3-will-never-release-rumor-put-to-rest-by-valves-marc-laidlaw/ Sales down on Call of Duty Infinite Warfare http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-physical-sales-drop-/1100-6446138/ Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: Scarif Review https://www.destructoid.com/review-star-wars-battlefront-rogue-one-scarif-404683.phtml Star Wars Battlefront 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilwPny3tvOE RYSE Youth Center http://rysecenter.org/ High Scores Arcade http://www.highscoresarcade.com/ Super Turbo Akuma is broken for a number of reasons: His damage output is insane, even for Super Turbo He has an air fireball, which 90% of the cast can’t deal with, meaning he can use air fireballs, run away, and teleport to safety if you close the gap He has guaranteed setups into his raging demon super, which burns 50% life on hit. Basically if you block, he can hit you with it. All of his dragon punches have full invincibility, Ryu and Ken don’t have that He can’t be dizzied. Seriously. His air normal moves have weird bits of invincibility, meaning he can jump in for free, and you can’t do anything about it Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment https://themade.org/ Some of Nick’s streaming adventures: https://www.twitch.tv/nrowe4649/v/42845866 https://www.twitch.tv/nrowe4649/v/48481902 https://www.twitch.tv/nrowe4649/v/48482019 https://www.twitch.tv/nrowe4649/v/45843079 Spider-Man: Homecoming Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzXIaTt99U Spider-Man 3: How’s the pie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp4_wcNlsew WataMote https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WataMote Iceman https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/187205-New-Iceman-Series-From-The-House-of-Ideas Please Tell Me! Galko-Chan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Please_Tell_Me!_Galko-chan A-Force http://marvel.com/comics/series/20606/a-force_2016_-_present Flowers of Evil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flowers_of_Evil_(manga) Happiness https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness_(manga)

This week James and Nick discuss the 2016 Playstation experience, Capcom Cup, comic book video games, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Evo Moment #37* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS7hkwbKmBM Footsies, also known as Neutral Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgR_4xKw8KA Capcom Cup 2016 Grand Finals: NuckleDu vs. Ricki Ortiz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faHt0G913y8 NuckleDu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NuckleDu Ricki Ortiz http://evilgeniuses.gg/Profile/27,Ricki-Ortiz/ The Five Gods http://wiki.teamliquid.net/fighters/Five_Gods Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1hTW2VFpJ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udJXP1qjfUM Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2W7bSIRzdk Last of US 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Wnvvj33Wo The Last of Us: American Dreams https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/22-396/The-Last-of-Us-American-Dreams-TPB The Last Guardian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKfxBKLnI9Q Resident Evil 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhM1ac5BZWE Death Standing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhY213x5Jes Parappa the Rapper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7380_YgbV8 Mass Effect: Andromeda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOIzH6UcoW4 Maximum Carnage (Speedrun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQilw40bMyE X-Men (Speedrun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LHqXtaUrCo Ghost in the Shell (PSX) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYMPy0VYZVA Batman (Gameboy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6sBPnoMkHc Aliens vs. Predator (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFAa3BE8230 RoboCop vs. Terminator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCY3XM125sQ Terminator 2 (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsIF2yfUw7Q Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ezALZeJ9E Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lATCHxTO-f0 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAs8iT2DNjI Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (Arcade) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvr8T-sutfA Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) https://gamesdonequick.com/ Mike Tyson’s Punch Out, BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llg7FcmK98Y SGDQ 2016 Super Metroid Speed Run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFI0a-uMD_U Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Deku Tree Glitch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjui_pKOf0 Comic Zone (Genesis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS-F0UFezFA Magic Knight Rayearth 2 (Sega Saturn) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ326BME2fE Dragon Ball Z (Sega Saturn) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHqwXfyFtqQ Guardians of the Galaxy 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WhQcK-Zaok Guardians of the Galaxy by Telltale Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koy_e_ipwng

This week Nick reviews Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (spoilers!), and attempts to convince James that Superman is cool. #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3183660/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Eddie Redmayne as Newt http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1519666/?ref_=tt_cl_t1 Arrival http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Superman: Back in Action http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-back-in-action All-Star Superman http://www.dccomics.com/comics/all-star-superman-2005 The Death and Return of Superman http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-the-death-and-return-of-superman-omnibus Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness Superman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman_Vol_2_157 Superman: Emperor Joker http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-emperor-joker Superman/Batman volume 3: Absolute Power http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/supermanbatman-vol-3-absolute-power

This week James and Nick talk Kraken Con, Local Comic Shop Day, local art, and more! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Krakencon http://www.krakencon.com/ Local Comic Shop Day http://localcomicshopday.com/ David Precht http://davidprecht.com/ http://www.tetheredcomic.com/ Crunchyroll http://www.crunchyroll.com/ A-Jin by Gamon Sakurai https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajin:_Demi-Human GTO: Paradise Lost by Tooru Fujisawa http://www.crunchyroll.com/comics/manga/gto-paradise-lost/volumes Darth Vader #25 http://marvel.com/comics/issue/55405/darth_vader_2015_25 Totally Awesome (Whelmed?) Hulk #11 http://marvel.com/comics/issue/56093/the_totally_awesome_hulk_2015_11 Island #5 https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/island-5 Princess Jellyfish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Jellyfish NEET: not in education, employment, or training

This week James and Nick are joined by special guest Sam Sattin to talk Legend (the first trade hits shelves November 23), and more! Samuel Sattin Twitter: @samuelsattin Website: samuelsattin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogsoflegend Legend http://z2comics.com/legend/ #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com CCA MFA in Comics https://www.cca.edu/academics/graduate/comics The Drifting Classroom https://www.viz.com/drifting-classroom Pluto http://www.viz.com/pluto-urasawa-x-tezuka Kazuo Umezu https://www.google.com/search?q=kazuo+umezu&biw=1920&bih=971&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwiS9uKb86zQAhUG1mMKHTuZA7MQ_AUIBigB In The Flesh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Flesh_(TV_series) I Am a Hero https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_a_Hero

This week: James and Nick talk Island Magazine, have a spoiler-free discussion of Doctor Strange, and more! It's out least spoiler-y episode yet! #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Island Magazine https://imagecomics.com/comics/release-archive/series/island Pop Gun War byFarel Dalrymple https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/pop-gun-war-gift-tp Rumble https://imagecomics.com/comics/release-archive/series/rumble The Ghost and the Lady http://kodanshacomics.com/series/ghost-lady/ Wonder Woman Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q8fG0TtVAY Lego Batman Movie Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQUKzSDhrg

This week James and Nick dive into Westworld and The Walking Dead, and more! (SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE) #TotallyWhelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Autumnlands by Kurt Busiek, Benjamin Dewey, Jordie Bellaire, John Roshell, and Jimmy Betancourt https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/tooth-and-claw Justice League: The Darkseid War https://www.comixology.com/Justice-League-The-Darkseid-War/comics-series/61040

This week James and Nick discuss the problematic Riri Williams variant cover, Nick throws shade at a number of popular franchises, and more! Totally Whelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Marvel Pulls Campbell Variant http://www.cbr.com/marvel-pulls-j-scott-campbells-riri-williams-iron-man-cover/ Discussion on Fashion in Comics (NSFW langauge) https://twitter.com/toastasaurus/status/788770194193690624 Mary Elizabeth Winstead (yes she did play Ramona Flowers) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935541/ Sofia Boutella http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1154749/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Sienna Miller http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1092227/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Strain by David Lapham, Mike Huddleston, and Dan Jackson https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/20-194/The-Strain-Volume-1-TPB Robot Dreams by Sara Varon http://www.firstsecondbooks.com/uncategorized/in-praise-of-sara-varon/

This week James and Nick revisit Luke Cage, dissect the problems with Kubo and the Two Strings, gush over the new Rogue One trailer, and more! (SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE) Totally Whelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Atlantis Fantasyworld http://www.atlantisfantasyworld.com/ Twitter: @atlantisfantasy Facebook: @atlantisfantasyworld Rila Fukushima http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3822462/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Marvel Cinematic Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vfqkvwW2fs Rogue One Trailer #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9abcLLQpI Auralnauts: Kylo Ren Reacts to the Rogue One Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pEHQhIlyDw Donnie Yen as Chirrut Îmwe http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0947447/?ref_=tt_cl_t9 Here's what a shamisen sounds like, in a restored recording from 1940 http://arbiterrecords.org/catalog/japanese-traditional-music-shamisen-and-songs/

This week James and Nick talk about Marvel's Netflix shows, flip through Previews, and more! It's our longest description yet. Correction: Bruce Lee was not created by comic creators, he was the son of Lee Hoi-Chun and Grace Ho. Nick was too eager to jump into his main point to recognize this mistake. Totally Whelmed Twitter: @whelmedpod Facebook: facebook.com/whelmedpod James: @Iamvonblum Nick: @SPD4649 Dr. Comics & Mr. Games Twitter/Instagram: @drcomicsmrgames Facebook: facebook.com/drcomicsmrgames Tumblr: drcomicsmrgames.tumblr.com Mahershala Ali http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0991810/?ref_=tt_cl_t10 Alfre Woodard http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005569/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t4 Theo Rossi http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0744331/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3 Sigourney Weaver Added to Defenders Cast https://www.yahoo.com/tv/sigourney-weaver-added-defenders-villain-235053751.html Punisher Netflix Series NYCC 2016 Announcement http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/08/nycc-16-the-punisher-has-begun-production-deborah-ann-woll-joins-cast Plea to Make Iron Fist Asian American https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2014/03/11/marvel-please-cast-an-asian-american-iron-fist/ Madame Gao, played by Wai Ching Ho, is an associate of Wilson Fisk in the Netflix Daredevil series. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387395/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t21 Aliens Dead Orbit by James Stokoe http://comicsalliance.com/james-stokoe-aliens-dead-orbit/ Orc Stain Volume 1 http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAY100457 Usagi Yojimbo #160 by Stan Sakai http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT160061 Shadows of the Grave #1 by Richard Corben http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT160064 Hellboy the Crooked Man http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB100044 Wildstorm Relaunch http://www.cbr.com/ellis-wildstorm-story-separate-from-dcs-rebirth-universe/ Supergirl: Being Super #1 by Mariko Tamaki and Joëlle Jones http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT160256 Super Powers #2 by Art Baltazar and Franco http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT160282 Judge Dredd by Brendan McCarthy http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT160463 Spider-Man Doctor Strange: Fever Dream http://classic.tcj.com/superhero/spider-man-fever-by-brendan-mccarthy/ Reggie and Me #1 by Tom DeFalco and Sandy Jarrell http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT161179 Black by Kwanza Osajyefo, Jamal Igle. Khary Randolph, and Ashley A. Woods http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/jul161306 Kim and Kim #1 by Magdalene Visaggio, Tess Fowler, Kiki Jenkins, Devaki Neogi, Claudia Aguirre, Eva Cabrera http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAY161208 Kong of Skull Island TP by John Asmus and Carlos Magno http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT161294 Cells at Work volume 2 by Akane Shimizu http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT161677 Vinland Saga volume 8 by Makoto Yukimura http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/OCT161687 Batwoman NYCC 2016 Announcement http://dccomicsnews.com/2016/10/06/nycc-2016-new-batwoman-rebirth-ongoing-announced/ Miss America NYCC 2016 Announcement http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/07/nycc-2016-marvels-miss-america-chavez-to-star-in-new-comic-series Teppu 鉄風 (Iron Wind) by Moare Oota https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teppu Transformers #57 http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/transformers-57/ Batman: Child of Dreams by Kia Asamiya is unfortunately out of print, however you can easily track a copy down from used book sellers.

This week James and Nick dissect some comic covers from the 1990s, and debate the good and evils of variant covers. The Hammer #1 http://www.comics.org/issue/69466/cover/4/ (The complete Kelly Jones Hammer is available from IDW: http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/the-hammer-kelley-jones-complete-series/) Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) http://www.comics.org/issue/49840/cover/4/ High Impact Studios Double Impact Anniversary Special #1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231957331083?rmvSB=true (Further searching into High Impact Studios' catalogue is ill advised, and done at your own risk...) Escher Girls http://eschergirls.tumblr.com/