Podcasts about dlnelson

Episode #440! San Diego Comic Con talk! All-new episode! Once again we didn't attend SDCC this year. A real Bummer! However, that doesn't keep us from talking about it. Your hosts Scott Sackett and DLNelson share a few memories of the con they remember and wish still existed. Also Scott talks about his new comic. Check it out!

Episode #439! What Happened To Monday?, The Flaming Lips and Elvis! This week we talk movies and an album. First up Scott talks about the Edgar Wright film Last Night In Soho. DL talks about the Netflix dystopian film What Happened To Monday? Scott has The Flaming Lips "live" album On Board The International Space Station Concert For Peace. DL talks about the movies Elvis and Thor Love and Thunder. Check it out!

Episode #438! The Art of The Batman! This week we talk about The Art of The Batman book by James Field. DL goes deep into the content of this wonderful book. If you like the movie, you should really check it's companion book out. Also on this episode, we talk about our recent book orders that went bad. Check it out!

Episode #437! Another new episode! This week DL talks about the collected twelve issue maxi-series Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen? In the Matt Fraction written Steve Lieber drawn comics we find out the answer. Next up, Scott tells us about True Believer The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee. This biography by Abraham Riesman has received numerous positive reviews from newspapers, websites and industry insiders. We finish up this episode with talk of the new Doctor Strange movie. Check it out!

Episode #436! Free Comic Book Day and The Incredible Herb Trempe! This week DL talks about this year's Free Comic Book Day. He hit some stores, bought some comics and got a mess of free books. This episode he talks about his day and picks three winners from his free stack. After that Scott talks about his new book The Incredible Herb Trimpe from TwoMorrows Publishing Check it out!.  

Episode #435! FanExpo Dallas recap and Marvel Two-In-One! This week DL talks about his recent con experience at FanExpo Dallas. Listen as he talks about panels attended, autograph collecting, the Source Point Press booth and some purchases.  After that, Scott spotlights a few books including the Essential Marvel Two-In-One vol.3. Check it out!   

Episode #434! Ringworld, Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge and a dramatic reading! We are back with new episodes! This week we talk about the untimely passing of Tim Sale. We speculate on Joe Quesada's next business venture. Scott tells us about the novel Ringworld by Larry Niven. DL talks about Don Rosa's Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck The Son of the Sun.  And Scott reads poetry by Isaac Asimov. Check it out!

Classic Episode Replay! This week Scott and DL are back with another "Cool Stuff" episode. Listen as they bring more cool stuff to the table. First up DL has two sketchbooks from comic book artist Tim Sale. Scott brings Marvel Comics' Essential Nova to the table for some nice 70's comics. After that DL sheds some light on the fantastic over-sized book Harryhausen - The Movie Posters. To close down this episode Scott has Marvel Year By Year A Visual Chronicle. Check it out!

Episode #433! Hellboy and Silver Surfer Artisan Editions! All-new episode! This week we check out not one but two IDW Artisan Editions. First up is John Buscema's Silver Surfer Artisan Edition. Scanned from his original art, this beautiful book contains three complete issues and bonus material. The second book is Mike Mignola's Hellboy Artisan Edition. Containing the first five issues of Hellboy In Hell, this book also has scans of several of Hellboy's earliest appearances. Also this week we remember legendary creator George Perez.  Check it out!

Episode #432! Disney World and Pensacola! Scott's back from vacation. On this episode he talks about his trip to Florida. What's new at Disney World? Scott tells us about the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge rides, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and the Skyliner. He also lets us in on some new park procedures that could impact your Disney World plans. All that and Pensacola. Give it a listen!    

Episode #431! Moon Knight, DMZ and The Sopranos! Another all-new episode. This week we focus on TV. First up we discuss the Disney+ series Moon Knight. We give our thoughts on the series and it's place alongside other Marvel shows. Scott fill us in on his re-watch of The Sopranos. We also talk Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli's comic DMZ. Plus more surprises. Give it a listen!    

Episode #430! Another Cool Stuff episode with your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett! This week we have some comic industry news and talk about the passing of comic book legend Neal Adams. Scott talks about visiting Sun Coast Video to buy anime and Bubble Gum Crisis. DL spotlights two Kurt Russell films this week. First up is Disney's The Strongest Man In The World. Then he focuses on the western/horror movie Bone Tomahawk. Check it out!

Episode #429! DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with more Cool Stuff! DL brings two biographical books to the table this week. First up is They Called Us Enemy which chronicles George Takei and his family's time spent in a WWII internment camp. After that is writer/artist Derf Backderf's My Friend Dahmer. Backderf mixes personal memories, friend's accounts and researched information to tell the story of high school student Jeffrey Dahmer. Scott brings another documentary to the table this week. Until The Wheels Fall Off features never-before-seen footage and interviews with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. Check it out!

Episode #428!  This week's focus is Cool Stuff! First up, we talk about seeing Kurt Russell at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Mr. Russell was in town to be inducted into "The Cowboy Hall Of Fame" as a western performer. During the Q&A he talked a little about his start in acting and the western movies he's been involved with. After that, Scott talks about the comic Flashpoint Unwrapped by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. DL brings Julie Doucet's autobiographical account of living in NYC to the podcast. My New York Diary tells her story as a young woman struggling to create art with a very challenging environment and circumstances. Check it out!    

Episode #427! All-new episode! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson focus on a Marvel Bronze Age classic. Iron Man Demon In A Bottle was written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton with art by John Romita, Jr., Bob Layton, and Carmine Infantino. The story arc ran in Iron Man issues 120 through 128 in 1979. We talk in depth about the nine issue arc that pushed a hero into dark places and set the groundwork for future Tony Stark/Iron Man stories. Give it a listen! 

Episode #169. Welcome back to a very special episode of Better Than Fiction! On April 30th during Planet Comic Con in Kansas City, DLNelson and Scott Sackett had the pleasure of interviewing Sara Frazetta of the Frazetta Girls (granddaughter of legend Frank Frazetta) and award-winning author-historian J. David Spurlock of Vanguard Productions, official publisher of Frank Frazetta. Our interview covers a variety of subjects about not only Frank Frazetta's work but also the Frazetta Girls mission to keep his memory alive through his art. J. David Spurlock includes some classic Frank Frazetta stories and talks about his publishing relationship with the Frazetta family. We thank both Sara and David for taking time out of their very busy con schedule to make time for this interview.

Episode #292! Road trip time! This week DL and Scott are on the road to Wizard World Tulsa! Listen as they interview comic book writer Greg Wright. Not only does Greg talk about some of his creations from Source Point Press including "Monstrous" and "Holliston", but he also talks about up-coming works including "Heaven's Rejects" with art by our own Scott Sackett! All that plus Greg tells us a story from his life on the con-circuit. Give it a listen!

Episode #426! This week we are back with more "Cool Stuff". First up is Killadelphia by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander. Set in modern day Philadelphia, some of our founding fathers are still lurking in this vampire series. Next is the William Gibson documentary, No Maps For These Territories. Lastly, we look at an early work from Simon Roy. Jan's Atomic Heart and other stories is a collection of black and white short stories from the Prophet artist. Check it out! 

Episode #425! Moon Knight! Disney+ now has episodes streaming of the first major character to debut on their pay service. This week we focus on the Doug Moench and Ron Perlin created comic book character. We talk comic origin then move to the new television series. Is he a hero, a mercenary, an avatar of Egyptian god Khonshu or just suffering from dissociative identity disorder? All the above. Check it out! 

Episode #424! This week it's more Cool Stuff with Batman, Otomo Katsuhiro and the Mignola-verse!  The holidays may be over but DL has read a Christmas story. This episode's Batman volume is Batman Noel by Lee Bermejo. Scott talks about the fantastic art book Genga by Otomo Katsuhiro. Mike Mignola and Warwick Johnson-Cadwell have worked on three Victorian tales of monster hunting. Listen as DL talks about Mr. Higgins Comes Home, Our Encounters with Evil and Falconspeare. Give it a listen!

Episode #423! This week we are back talking more Cool Stuff from our world of pop culture. Image Comics founder Jim Valentino tells the history of his company with The Official Image Timeline. Scott spotlights the art book Intron Depot vol.1 by Shirow Masamune. DL talks a little bit about Frank Castle with the new Punisher #1 from Marvel comics. After that he focuses on The True Story of the Unknown Soldier by French comics legend Jacques Tardi from Fantagraphics. Check it out!

Episode #421! The Batman! Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back this week talking movies. No make that movie. The movie, if you are a Batman fan. We have seen The Batman. Listen as we spotlight a few cool scenes, discuss casting, talk about the story and maybe even the music. This isn't your mother's Biff!, Boom!, Pow! Batman but Check It Out Old Chum!   

Episode #420! This week your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett have another all-new episode of "Cool Stuff"! First up we talk a little TV with Marvel Netflix, Disney+ and NBC's Heroes. After that we focus on books. Scott has Guy Delisle's Factory Summers. Next from DC Comics is Mark Russell and Steve Pugh's The Flintstones. Then we speak briefly about the novelization of The Dark Phoenix Saga by Stuart Moore and The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian season two. Check it out!

Episode #419! This week we talk about two films that aren't super hero movies. First up, is Ridley Scott's The Last Duel. Based on a true story from 1386, this period piece is told from three points of view and it features Adam Driver, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Next is Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley. Set in 1940's NYC, a down-on-his-luck con-man hatches a scheme to swindle a tycoon. Check it out! 

Episode #418! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson focus their attention on IDW's Artisan Editions. While the Artisan Editions contain the same content as the Artist Editions, their smaller size make them easier to enjoy (and shelve). We look at Mazzucchelli's Daredevil Born Again, Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Simonson's The Mighty Thor, Kirby's Fantastic Four and Romita's The Amazing Spider-Man. We also talk a little about the Netflix Marvel shows! Give it a listen!

Episode #417! An all-new "Cool Stuff" episode! The Black Kaiser is the world's most dangerous spy. In Polar vols. 0-4, The Black Kaiser is dragged out of retirement with a failed assassination attempt. Then he gets busy with a whole lot of killing. At one point many top comic-strip cartoonists lived close to each other in Connecticut. Cullen Murphy's book Cartoon County tells of Murphy's father and his famous cartooning colleagues. Dan Brereton's The Nocturnals omnibus vol.1 is brought to the table. We also examine the art book, Lead Poisoning: The Pencil Art of Geof Darrow. Check it out! 

Episode #416! Spider-Man No Way Home episode. Scott finally made it out to see the new Spider-Man flick. On this episode we talk a little about that movie (plot and some spoilers). We also talk a little about the other Marvel movies of 2021. Give it a listen.

This week it's part two of our interview with comic book creator Derreck Wayne Jackson. Listen as Derreck tells us of his childhood inspirations for creativity (Batman, John Byrne, 80's action movies...), challenges of early comic book production (cost, printing hassles, distribution...), current titles available (Raven, Stray Bullets...) as well as upcoming projects(?). If you want to make your own comic book this episode is for you. Enjoy!

Episode #415! Cool Stuff episode. This week we talk about an array of comics, Marvel movies and a book. First up, DL has the Eisner nominated Killadelphia vol.1 from Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander. The Eternals movie is brought to the table by Scott. DL has Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton vol. 1 by Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer. Scott tells us a little about the book Marvel Comics in the 1960's. DL wraps up this episode with Marvel limited series' Kang and Inferno. Check it out!

Episode #413! The Incal part 4! We've had a long strange trip with Class R detective John Defool. Now John and his group are nearing the end of their story with the universe hanging in the balance. Will John go on one more impossible mission only he can perform? Hopefully. Find out as DLNelson and Scott Sackett wrap up their journey through this intergalactic space opera. Definitely give this episode a listen! 

Episode #412! Part 3 of our journey through The Incal. Originally published in the 1980's, The Incal introduced readers to Class R detective John Defool and the "Jodoverse" in the pages of the French magazine Metal Hurlant.  Loosely based on the dreams of writer Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Incal combines elements of science, political intrigue, conspiracy, mysticism, technology and love into an intergalactic space opera. Upon hearing of the story concept from Jodorowsky, French master artist Moebius joined the project to supply the visuals and story ideas. Definitely give this episode a listen! 

Episode #411! This week we are back with an all-new "Cool Stuff" episode. First up, DL has the sci-fi horror graphic novel The Void by Sean Phillips and Herik Hanna. Next, Scott has The Strange Death of Alex Raymond where writer-artist Dave Sim investigates the history of photorealism in comics and also the death of Alex Raymond (along with plenty of other topics). DL spotlights another futuristic sci-fi story with Andrew MacLean's Apocalyptigirl An Aria For The End Times. Scott talks about the James Gunn film The Suicide Squad. DL brings the DK book Marvel Year By Year A Visual History - Updated and Expanded to the table. Check it out!

Episode #410! Part 2 of our journey through The Incal. Originally published in the 1980's, The Incal introduced readers to Class R detective John Defool and the "Jodoverse". Loosely based on the dreams of writer Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Incal combines elements of science, political intrigue, conspiracy, mysticism, technology and love into an intergalactic space opera. Upon hearing of the story concept from Jodorowsky, French master artist Moebius joined the project to supply the visuals and story ideas. Definitely give this episode a listen! 

Episode #409! This week your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with another all-new episode. Originally published in the 1980's, The Incal introduced readers to Class R detective John Defool and the "Jodoverse" in the pages of the French magazine Metal Hurlant. Loosely based on the dreams of writer Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Incal combines elements of science, political intrigue, conspiracy, mysticism, technology and love into an intergalactic space opera. Upon hearing of the story concept from Jodorowsky, French master artist Moebius joined the project to supply the visuals and story ideas. Definitely give this episode a listen! 

Episode #408! Cool Stuff episode! First up, Scott shows off the new slip-cased hardcover Grass of Parnassus by Kathryn and Stuart Immonen. The complete former web comic is now fully collected and is AdHouse Books final offering. Back in the early 2000s, the Wachowski siblings founded Burleyman Entertainment. Their breakout comic was Geof Darrow's Shoalin Cowboy. However that imprint also included the comic Doc Frankenstein drawn by Steve Skroce. Now all 6 issues are collected with 60+ pages of new material all in a deluxe over-sized hardcover from Burleyman. Scott talks about the British television series The Night Manager based on the 1993 novel by John le Carre. DL has two space themed books to showcase. Steve Ditko Space Wars from Vanguard Publishing reprints more than 20 comics from Ditko's days at Charlton Comics. Space Usagi by Stan Sakai tells the tale of a descendant of Miyamoto Usagi set in a future that continues aspects of Feudal Japan. Give it a listen! 

Episode #407! This week we are back with all-new "Cool Stuff". First up, Scott talks about the creation of Dungeon & Dragons with the book Empire of Imagination by Michael Witwer and the video "Secrets of Blackmoor". DL has the beautifully illustrated 1960's UK sci-fi book The Trigan Empire by Mike Butterworth and Don Lawrence. Scott continues his focus on D&D with the massive book Playing At The World by Jon Peterson. Lastly, DL has the new comic book mystery series Friday by creators Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin. Check it out!

Episode #406! It seems Marvel TV on Disney+ has better new content then Marvel Cinema. Hawkeye is no exception. This week your hosts Scott Sackett and DLNelson talk a little Hawkeye. From his early "bad guy" comic book introduction, we discuss his history with The Avengers, West Coast Avengers and solo career. After that, we talk a little about the first live-action Hawkeye episode. Check it out!

Episode 405! This episode features Cool Stuff by creators Eric Powell and Alejandro Jodorowsky. First, Scott has the true crime book "Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?" by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell. DL brings Jodorowsky Library (vol.1?) featuring the beautifully illustrated Megalex to the table. After that Scott tells us about the movie "Santa Sangre" also by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Give it a listen!

Episode #139! Welcome back for a very special episode. This week on the podcast your hosts DLNelson, Scott Sackett and Barry Burris discuss Charles Burns coming of age classic "Black Hole". We've read the book multiple times. Now listen as we go deep into this creepy, black and white adolescent tale. Enjoy!

Episode #404! DLNelson and Scott Sackett have all-new "Cool Stuff" this week. Jeff Lemire's original series "Sweet Tooth" was a favorite of DLs a few years back. This year Lemire brought us an epilogue of sorts with "Sweet Tooth - The Return". Scott tells us about the newest Disney park ride turned into a movie with "Jungle Cruise". DL gives more praise to Stan Sakai's "Usagi Yojimbo". Scott tells us about the Amazon original series "The Wheel of Time". Give it a listen!  

Episode #403! This week is packed full of Cool Stuff. First up is a dramatic reading from Seth's "Palookaville" #22. Next up Scott talks horror movies with "Willy's Wonderland and "The Curse of 'Frankenstein". DL brings it back to sequential art with Vault Comic's "The Autumnal" collection. Scott tells us about the novel "Leave The World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. DL teases his panel of the year from James Stokoe's "Orphan and the Five Beasts' issue #3. Wrapping this episode up, Scott talks about holiday traditions and the War of the Worlds radio broadcast. 

Episode #402! The Eternals. Marvel Studios newest movie is now in theaters. We haven't seen the movie yet but in preparation have decided to re-read the first six issues of Jack Kirby's original comics. Although the trailers don't resemble Kirby's comics, we are hopeful some of his source material will be utilized in the new film. Give it a listen. 

Episode #401! All-new episode. Four books are spotlighted this week. First up, DL has one of Jacques Tardi's first created works with "Farewell, Brindavoine". Next up Scott tells us about the 70's Marvel novel "The Avengers - The Man Who Stole Tomorrow" by David Michelinie. DL's second graphic novel is the action packed "Against Hope" by writer/artist Victor Santos. Scott closes down this episode with the extremely cool and informative book "Old Gods & New" from Twomorrows Publishing. Check it out!     

Episode #400! Super-sized anniversary episode! There is no better way to celebrate a milestone than to talk about the latest James Bond flick. With that in mind your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett dive deep into "No Time To Die". During their discussion they talk synopsis of the movie along with their opinions of important scenes. Also a few easter eggs are pointed out during their discussion. Plus Scott and DL give their opinion of the movie. The book "No Time To Die - The Making Of The Film" is brought to the table also. Check it out!    

Episode 398! Scott starts us off with the black and white French film "Alphaville". Listen as he talks about secret agent Lemmy Caution in Jean-Luc Godard's 1965 neo-noir sci-fi classic. From TKO Studios, DL has Jeff Lemire and Grabriel Walta's sci-fi limited series "Sentient". We also talk TV with Hulu's "Y: The Last Man" based on the Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra comic series. Check it out. 

Episode #397! This week DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with p.2 of John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen. In the late 70's - early 80's John Byrne was artist extraordinaire on the Uncanny X-Men. After his memorable run on that title with writer Chris Claremont, he moved on to other titles at Marvel then to DC. Now 40 years later, Byrne is back drawing (and writing) The X-Men. This new series is fan-fic that isn't sanctioned or published by Marvel Comics. Instead, Byrne has taken upon himself to do his Elsewhen story of What If.... Jean Grey (Marvel Girl / Phoenix) didn't die on the moon. And the art is spectacular! Listen as we talk about issues 7-12. 

Episode #396! John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen p.1! Your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with another all-new episode. In the late 70's - early 80's John Byrne was artist extraordinaire on the Uncanny X-Men. After his memorable run on that title with writer Chris Claremont, he moved on to other titles at Marvel then to DC. Now 40 years later, Byrne is back drawing (and writing) The X-Men. This new series is fan-fic that isn't sanctioned or published by Marvel Comics. Instead, Byrne has taken upon himself to do his Elsewhen story of What If.... Jean Grey (Marvel Girl / Phoenix) didn't die on the moon. And the art is spectacular! Listen as we talk about the first 6 issues.       

Episode #395! Scott recently watched a lecture from The Japan Foundation about the global phenomenon Godzilla. He talks about the panel's discussion this week. Free Comic Book Day was held August 14th this year. DL picks four winners from this year's crop. Scott brings Shaun Tan's sketchbook "The Bird King" to the podcast for us to check out. To wrap up this episode DL has two comics from Matt Kindt and David Lapham. Both comics are called "Hero Trade Passive Aggressive". Each issue is two sides to the same story. Listen as he breaks down the story in each issue. Enjoy!

Episode #392! What If?, The Suicide Squad and Batman '89! Both Marvel and DC have new entertainment to enjoy. Do you like Marvel's movie and TV offerings? Do you like off-beat villains? How about a team of them trying to defeat a bigger-bad? Listen as we talk about the animated series "What If...?" on Disney+ and The Suicide Squad on HBOMAX. After that Joe Kubert's Tarzan and Skybound X are brought to the table. Also this week, Scott talks about Batman '89 and his recent trip to New Orleans, Check it out!    

Episode #390! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson talk about their current crop of book purchases. First up Scott has the non-fiction books "The Epic of NYC" by Edward Robb Ellis and "Japanese Style" by Slesin, Cliff and Rozensztroch. After that he sheds some light on "Battle At The Comic Expo" by Richard Andreoli and "The Chinatown Death Peril" by Paul Malmont. DL talks about the over-sized square-bound anthology comic "Kane & Abel" by Shaky Kane and Krent Abel. Next it's Marvel time. Scott has a new love for comic movie novelizations and comic prose novels. There are three Tobey Maguire Spider-man movie novelizations by Peter David. Scott brings those to the table as well as "The Mutant Empire Omnibus" by Christopher Golden. To close down this all book episode, DL has the fantastic book "The Art of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge" by Amy Ratcliffe. After listening, check our blog for photos of what we've discussed.         

Episode #389! This week DLNelson and Scott Sackett talk Marvel. Marvel TV and cinema. First up, we recap the events of Loki episodes 4-6. Was it worth a watch? Listen for our thoughts. We've both seen Black Widow. Listen as we discuss various sequences and plot points of the film. It goes without saying, this episode Spoiler heavy.

Episode #387! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson are in downtown OKC with Ellis Goodson. A wide variety of subjects are discussed including the Metropolitan Library System's new return policy and James Bond. Ellis brings Netflix' "The Umbrella Academy" to the show. Scott talks a little about the new Quentin Tarantino novel "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood". Meanwhile, DL talks about the two recent Netflix movie additions "Awake" and "The Woman In The Window". Please forgive the sound quality it does get better. And check it out!     

Episode #386 This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with more Cool Stuff! First up, DL brings the brand-new book "The Marvel Art of George Perez" to the table. This book is like a trip down memory lane for any long-time Marvel Comics Perez fans. We have both been enjoying The Clone Wars on Disney+. Scott brings "The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars" to the table for close inspection. Both are fantastic books loaded with great art. Check it out!

Episode #380! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with a wide-ranging discussion. DL talks about his first con experience in over a year with the OKC Pop Culture Con. Scott has the documentary "Punk Like Me". Ian Fleming and James Bond news items are discussed. We also have our TV viewing updates. All that and more! Check it out!

Episode #379! This week we review a book that is over thirty years in the making. Listen as DLNelson and Scott Sackett discuss Barry Windsor-Smith's "Monsters". Also on this episode DL has "Goes" from the not-for-profit Goes Publishing. Check it out!

Episode #372! Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with another all-new episode. Up first is the news that Marvel Comics is leaving Diamond distribution for Penguin Random House. Is this the end of single issues? Bonding with physical copies vs digital comics is discussed. We also talk a little about a couple of movies currently on HBO Max with the Snyder cut of "Justice League" and "Godzilla VS. Kong". Plus DL tells Scott about "The Nobody". Check it out!

Episode #371! With Godzilla VS. Kong now in the theaters and on HBO MAX, we started thinking about other Kaiju films. There maybe other giant monster movies but we are partial to the original, KING KONG. Not quite 5 years ago, Scott Sackett, Barry Burris, Ellis Goodson and DLNelson watched and reviewed the original 1933 classic. Listen as we talk King Kong.

Episode #370! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson have another wide-ranging discussion. First up, DL tells Scott about the Marvel Comics limited series "Wolverine Black, White & Blood" and Dynamite's "The Boys - Dear Becky". After that Scott spotlights Stan Lee and John Buscema's "How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way". DL also sheds some light on Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce's mini series "We Stand On Guard". All that plus much more! Give it a listen!

Episode #369! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson finish up their recap of WandaVision with episodes 6-9. Of course spoilers ahead. If you haven't watched this magical series do it now then give this episode a listen.

Episode #368! With no new Marvel content for over a year, WandaVision took the world of pop-culture by storm. Theories were flying left and right as fans tried to guess what was going on and how the show will set up the next phase of Marvel cinema. Spoilers ahead as Scott Sackett and DLNelson breakdown each episode. Give it a listen True Believers!

Episode #366! This week DLNelson takes control of the podcast. On this episode DL focuses on a few works by super-star Manga Horror creator Junji Ito. "Yon & Mu" Junji Ito's "Cat Diary" is up first. If you like cats this book may be for you. Next, DL gives the setup for the "GYO". Something smells fishy in this sci-fi horror story. Lastly we meet two sibling in the darkly demonic "Dissolving Classroom". Give this episode a listen before you read some Junji Ito!

Episode #363! Since Scott and Barry were unavailable, we decided to bring something different to the table. This week's episode is from our other podcast The Classic Cinema Podcast. Our movie is Creature From The Black Lagoon! As usual we are joined by our fourth host Ellis Goodson. Give it a listen!

Episode #361! Barry Burris and DLNelson have seen Wonder Woman 1984. Join Scott Sackett as he gets the scoop on this eagerly awaited big budget super hero movie. Needless to say, this episode is very spoiler heavy.

Episode #343! This week Barry Burris, Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with more "Cool Stuff". First up, Scott sheds some light on a Marvel Comics Omnibus. Listen as he tells us about "Marvel Universe by John Byrne" featuring some of Byrne's early work. After that DL and Barry discuss Robert E. Howard's Bran Mak Morn story "Worms of the Earth" from Wandering Star Publishing. Give this episode a listen!

Episode #340! DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back talking "Cool Stuff". This week we are recording in person and outdoors. First up DL has the new Image book "The Alien" by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin. Next, Scott reviews the new Jesse Eisenberg movie "Vivarium". Finally DL has his book of the week - "Pulp" by Brubaker and Phillips. Give it a listen!

Episode #333! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson enjoy the lovely sounds of the outdoors during their July 4th episode. Between the sounds of popping fireworks, they talk about the current state of the comic book industry. Scott tells us about two movies he's watched recently. First is a documentary of the famous nightclub "CBGB". Then he tells us about the "WestWorld" sequel "Future World". DL spotlights new comic book issues of "Dear Becky", "Negan Lives", "Red Rooster", "Marvels Snapshots", "The Goddamned" and "Catwoman 80th Anniversary". Check it out!

Episode #329! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson get together to talk "Cool Stuff". To start, DL talks about a comic series he avoided as a kid. Listen as he talks about reading the series "Joker - The Clown Prince of Crime!" from the low price digital copies. After that Scott tells us about the movie "Knives Out". Then he shows off two new book purchases. First up is Ronald Wimberly's "Prince of Cats" from Image Comics. Then he shows us the book "The Marvel Art of Chris Bachalo". Check it out!

Episode #317! DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back this week talking books. First up, we have another Box Brown biography with "Andre the Giant - Life and Legend". Listen as we talk about the book and other Andre the Giant stories. Next up is "The Art (and many other mistakes) of Eric Powell" written(?) by professor of psychology Blaine Wertham PhD. The focus of the book is Eric Powell's journey as an artist trying to make it. From a mediocre talented youth to a young adult struggling to refine his craft, Eric should have quit art. But no one told him to quit. So he stuck with it. We now have a large, beautiful book to look at with plenty of fancy images. Check it out. Give us a listen!

Episode #307! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson talk movies and comics. First up we discuss "Dark Phoenix". After that, DL points out scenes from the new Hellboy movie that are right out of the comics. Scott brings "Ultimate Spider-Man vol.1" to the table and has the movie "Framing John Delorean". DL reviews Ed Piskor's "Wizzywig" to wrap up this episode. Give it a listen!

Episode #305! This week DLNelson and Barry Burris are back to talk comics! First up DL has Box Brown's wonderful video game book "Tetris: The Games People Play". After that DL shows Barry the comic "The Question The Deaths of Vic Sage #1" written by Jeff Lemire. Barry spotlights his own Lemire works with the OGN "Frogcatchers" and "Joker: Killer Smile #1". To wrap up this episode DL brings "The Monster Art of Basil Gogos" to the table. Check it out!

Episode #301! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with works by two writer/artists. First up DL has James Stokoe's "Alien Dead Orbit" and "Godzilla The Half-Century War". He follows that up with Stokoe's art book "Grunt". Next, Scott talks a little about John Byrne's new X-Men story "Elsewhen". Then he shows us "John Byrne's Marvel Classics Artifact Edition". Check it out!