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The HOBI Gang is at full strength tonight as the guys debate the NHL Playoffs (with help from Nickel at Graphic Novice), the disappointment of the Circle, and announce another finalist for the best Netflix original series tournament!  The guys bring back Draft Day and draft movie quarterbacks with bad Cleveland Browns quarterbacks, much to Blake's chagrin.  Jason and Jeff are excited for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 this week and Blake is not interested in another turn at the X-Files!  The guys debate How to Be a Latin Lover again and listener Nikki suggests the Top 5 this week, the gang's Most Hated Food! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo!

Salty Language Presents: The Enthusiasts #41 - Graphic Novice   saltylanguage.com   Tony and Bryan are joined by Nickel and VF, from the Graphic Novice podcast, They discuss podcasting, networks, contracts, conspiracy theories, cabins, Moon Wars, Creed, and more! We hope you enjoy it!   Links: 1. @GraphicNovice on Twitter 2. @VFGraphicNovice on Twitter     Subscribe / rate / review us on iTunes! Visit us at: saltylanguage.com iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Salty-Language/ Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/35HR6A SLPod Kik Group salty-language.tumblr.com / facebook.com/saltylanguage @salty_language / saltylanguage@gmail.com http://salty.libsyn.com/webpage  / http://www.youtube.com/user/SaltyLanguagePod Instagram: SaltyLanguage Reddit: r/saltylanguage On Stitcher search Salty Language Voicemail: (415) 857-2589tangentboundnetwork.com wickedradionetwork.com geekliferadio.com Share with your friends!

After The Salty Language Podcast leaves us at the alter in our pretty white wedding dresses, Episode 98 happens, and The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast is one step closer to its untimely demise.  The guys discuss some general ongoings in each other's lives before proceeding with an always insightful and intelligent discussion on the wide world of comics. In Comic News this week Nickel and The Velvet Fog discuss Logan, Marvel's recent sales woes and other timely topics. Make sure you tune in to listen to Nickel's monumental performance in the Marvel Trivia Box segment. There is no "Rapid-Fire" Review segment this episode, but the guys do look forward to new releases coming out March 8 & March 15, 2017. Thanks for listening folks.

Not dead yet... The Velvet Fog returns from a prolonged absence and the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast makes its way back to the airwaves.  Nickel & VF discuss their absence, and spend the majority of the podcast not talking about comics... but sort of talking about comics.  Bumpers are once again rolled. After a lot of off-topic chatter, the conversation eventually makes it to "Comic News" and the decline of Marvel's comic sales...  An old familiar subject, Nickel bitches about stuff...  Other topics include: digital codes, The Batman Lego movie, Riverdale on Netflix, Iron Fist on Netflix, and Legion of FX. In the "Rapid Fire Review" segment Nickel & VF cover books released on February 15 and February 22, 2017 as well as the books scheduled for release on March 1st. Thanks to Desmond Hassing, of two many discontinued podcasts to name, for joining Nickel on Episode 94.2, and a huge thanks to everyone who is still listening. Stay Classy.

It's finally here!  The 2016 Floppy Awards presented by the HOBI Gang and a very distinguished selection committee roundtable award the very best and worst in pop culture for 2016!  The roundtable decides that Kevin James deserves a Floppy but not in a good way while Gotham tries to defy the odds and win a third Floppy for Best Superhero Television Show!  Scab Jeff is a little less tipsy this episode but is quite angry at being shunned out of every Floppy category, even best zombie book on the Titanic!  HOBI's podcast friends from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks, Green Up, Graphic Novice, Pittsburgh Nerd, and Gotham Lights along with Dev the Sci Guy and the chaps at 365 Flicks Podcast help alleviate the stress of the roundtable by presenting their own Floppy categories! Stay till the end as the prestigious Canadian of the Year is voted on and goes down to the wire with a possible dark horse candidate winning! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo!

Join Nickel & The Velvet Fog for one of the final episodes of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast.  The audio quality is a bit of a throwback to our earlier podcasts, as Nickel's internet connection is a bit spotty.  In the "bullshit" segment, the fellows discuss bowel movements, bidets, future guest appearances, the Floppy Awards, and general on-goings since the last recording. "Comic News" is packed with comic news, but nothing all that newsworthy.  A lot more time Tune in to see if Nickel can keep his winning streak of 1 going this week, as VF ambushes him with a quick 3 question showdown. In "Rapid-Fire Review" we look at a smattering of books released between November 16 & December 7, 2016. After we look ahead at a few of the books coming out December 14, 2016 we say farewell to the back of our sweet sweet outro. Stay classy.

Conspiracies are afoot following Donald Trump's election victory.  The super moon, is in the sky, VF has joined the "Trump Youth" and censored our previous episode to ensure his place in the new President's graces. Nickel & VF start things out with an argument about the merit and existence of Episode 94.1, the Graphic Novice Post Election Podcast Spectacular.  VF blames it on the super moon, Nickel blames it on Trump.  Neil Cetrangolo of the Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks Podcast goes mysteriously missing during the clandestine recording of episode 94.1 as well, also possibly linked to the super moon...  after Nickel lets VF drop the subject of 94.1, we spend some time talking about our favorite conspiracy theories. The General Banter or "Bullshit" segment closes with a discussion of the Doctor Strange movie and a Nickel rant about Nintendo. Comic News is essentially swept aside for the "Marvel Trivia Box" segment, where Nickel tries to end a 10 game losing streak. In "Rapid-Fire Review" the fellows discuss books released on November 2 & November 9, 2016 including Batman 10, Dark Knight III Book 6 of 10, Avengers 1, Champions 2, Occupy Avengers 1, Captain America Steve Rogers 7, Clone Conspiracy 2 of 5, & Invincible Ironman 1. We sneak in some serious talk about Jeff Lemire & Gordon Downie's "Secret Path" project, and the Residential School history in Canada. Thanks a bunch for listening. #BringBackEpisode94Point1

The Swan Song continues as we reach the half way point of our grand finale.  VF & Nickel spend a awful lot of time talking about nothing (including fellow podcaster Jason Brigger's castration, some wedding planning updates and VF's cathouse). After an hour of literally talking about nothing, comic news is extremely x-men heavy, with Death of X discussion, a look towards future releases, X-Men vs. Inhumans, & ResurrXion.  The guys discuss their hopes and dreams for the X-men franchise, and the million x-books being slowly announced as part of the ResurrXion event. As promised, we also touch on the triumphant return of the Great Lakes Avengers. After hours of unstructured discussion, the "Rapid-Fire Review" segment of the podcast covers new books from September 28, October 5, October 12, and October 19, 2016.  A few of the books covered include Deadly Class 22, Captain America Steve Rogers 5, Captain America Sam Wilson #13, Lazarus #25, Jupiter's Legacy Volume 2 #4 of 5, Great Lakes Avengers #1, Mosaic #1, and Infamous Ironman #1. Thanks for continuing to let us into your ears a few times a month.

Join us for a very special installment of the Graphic Novice Book Club, as we are joined by Tony High, of the Salty Language Podcast, to discuss Alan Moore's "From Hell".

The Graphic Novice band is back together again...  After 5 weeks off, VF & Nickel reunite to discuss stock advice, The Velvet Fog's trip to Japan, and some of the highlights and lowlights of the past month. Listener Feedback also makes a triumphant return, even though most of the questions seem to revolve around the History of Bad Ideas podcast. And...  if you can make it through well over an hour of general bullsh*t, we do eventually discuss comics. A Graphic Novice explanation of Civil War II precedes the "Rapid Fire Review" segment, where we discuss 5 weeks of new comics, and the new books coming out on September 21, 2016. This episode is a little bit light on comics, but its heavy with love. Thanks for listening.    

Episode 11 1st Grade is here! Welcome to Lucky to be Dad podcast starring Jillian.  Your host Ryan, Jillian’s dad, and Jillian, the star of the show are filled with surprises this week!  They pick one of their first 100th followers on #Twitter to get a special piece of art.  They read their email they got and the same person did a great tweet for the podcast as well.  They thank Nickel from @GraphicNovice for joining us last week.  We get our first voicemail, and we play it on the show! Jillian talks about her first week at 1st Grade and her first week of Soccer practice!  She talks about what she likes so far and how she needs to not talk so much during lunch. Like our page at facebook.com/JillyBugsToysForHugs.   Be sure to like our facebook.com/luckytobedadpodcast page and follow us on twitter @luckytobedad

Nickel & The Velvet Fog continue the death march towards the hundredth and final episode. We spend some time discussing dieting, we reveal some details about the end of the show, look into the disappearance of Ryan Beagley, and Nickel complains about fracking documentaries. Episode 92 also features the return of our award winning "Listener Feedback" segment. VF shares his thoughts on the Suicide Squad in "Comic News". The "Rapid-Fire Review" segment covers books released on August 3, and August 10, 2016. Our discussion includes Batman #4, Black Science #23, Low #15, Tokyo Ghost #9, Uncanny X-Men #11, All-Star Batman #1 & Detective Comics #938. Thanks for checking out the Graphic Novice Comic Podcast.      

We continue with the "The Death of Graphic Novice" story arc this week, with a very special episode.  The main plot is put is a bit of an afterthought while the guys bullshit about the Velvet Fog's old computer, Pokémon Go, some more Pokémon GO, VF's pubic hair, upcoming show guests, and the engagement of Craig Julius Nickel. In "Comic News" the guys discuss SDCC 2016 (not really), Nickel complains about stuff, and the lack of any substantial "Listener Feedback" is explained. Tune into another segment of "Marvel Trivia Box" to see if the Velvet Fog can extend his current winning streak. The "Rapid Fire Review" segment looks at books released July 6 and July 13, 2016, including but not limited to: Batman #2, Flintstones #1, Justice League Rebirth #1, Black Science #22, Moon Knight #4, Punisher #3, Detective Comics #963, Wonder Woman #2, and Old Man Logan #8. Thanks for checking out the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast. We love you.  

Join Nickel & The Velvet Fog as they discuss the journey towards their podcasting sunset, the podcaster formerly known as Doc Thirst, Nickel's appearance on the History of Bad Ideas podcast and VF's string of appearances on the Green Up podcast. And, after catching up on the past week or two, we roll out another episode of Listener Feedback. In a "Comic News" segment that spills over into several other segments, VF & Nickel talk about Midnighter, the new "Death of X" mini-series, the first appearance of Riri Williams and her role as the "new" Iron Man, and sales numbers from the past few months. An abbreviated "Rapid-Fire" review segment includes books from June 29, 2016, and looks ahead to the comics being released on July 13, 2016. Join the Graphic Novice Comic Book podcast for what appears to be their final ten episode arc. Keep it Greasy!

It's a very special episode of HOBI as Jason invites Graphic Novice host, Nickel, into the BOB Studios to talk everything geeky including the never-ending world building in Preacher, the demons of Outcast and why the Secret Life of Pets is a wonderful date movie for Canadians! Nickel tries to catch Jason up on what's happening in comic books but even he is confused why Iron Man is a child now and the guys guess the box office for Ghostbusters.  The guys don't have a Top 5 but they do give preliminary reviews of all the upcoming summer films and even have time for a Bad Idea of the Week!

The HOBI Gang are in the BOB Studios and talking the season finale of Game of Thrones, what show is really the "fakest" on television and steal some Listener Feedback from Graphic Novice!  The guys talk the failure that is Independence Day: Resurgence, give Emperor Palpatine a girlfriend and even deliver some Dungeons and Dragon news, much to Jason's dismay.  The gang try to figure out if Jeff Goldblum has any stock left in Hollywood and list the Top 5 Most Evil Villains from Film!

We transition and/or limp into our final 10 episodes and welcome summer, with this, episode 89.  Don't miss out on the build up to the 10 episode, Death of Graphic Novice story arc. The Velvet Fog & Nickel start things out with a discussion of the Creed Power Feedback Hour (Episode 88.5), VF's appearance on the Green Up Podcast, and project Cassette Tape. In the General Banter (Bullshit) segment we address VF's podcasting prospects, his concerns with the European Union, the Canadian Postal strike, Nickel's 31st birthday, and some sports updates. The fledgling "Listener Feedback" segment features some new bumpers, and reaches back to Episode 88.5 to re-answer some old questions, and some new. Its back... Tune in for the bumper and stick around to see who wins the old "Marvel Trivia" segment. Nickel gets tricked with old news in "Comic News" We discuss some highlights from June 2016 books in "Rapid Fire Review". Thanks for listening everyone.  Send in those hand-written letters for your Episode 88.5 cassettes. Stay Thirsty! 

Join us for another installment of the Graphic Novice Book Club, as we are joined by Jeffrey Nau, of the History of Bad Ideas podcast, to discuss the Watchmen.

Join the gang of the seldom-celebrated Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast as they share their thoughts on the "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" movie.  VF & Nickel discuss the ups and downs and the highs and lows of the movie, sharing their innermost thoughts, opinions and secrets. Please enjoy this very special supplemental episode of Graphic Novice.

Join your old friends Nickel & VF for what many (one or two) people are referring to as the "Death March of Graphic Novice".  Your hosts get caught up on each others comings and goings before moving on to discuss the upcoming "Rebirth Event" over at DC Comics. "Comic News" is dedicated completely to "Rebirth". After a long and confusing discussion on Rebirth, we move on to discuss comics released in the first half of March 2016, including Deadly Class #19, Avengers Standoff Assault On Pleasant Hill Alpha #1, Black Widow #1, Lantern City #11, Snow Blind #4, Detective Comics #50, Amazing Spider-Man #9, Captain Canuck, Low #12, Monstress #4, and Spider-Woman #5. We close with a look ahead to the books being released March 23, 2016 and some subtle controversy. Stay Sexy.

DAPF #102. Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks #102. We talk about the amazing gift we received from Tony & Jeanie (Salty Language Podcast), Vehicle damnification tools, A little more podcast name dropping, Neil needs more tests due to his head injuries, giving blood, 5 favorite music videos and so much more!     www.SaltyLanguage.com     www.GraphicNovice.com   Want some FREE DAPF stuff? Send us your address and we will send you some goodies!   www.DarkAngelsandPrettyFreaks.com   Please check out our free app wherever you download your apps!

Your snuggly Graphic Novice hosts are joined by the wildly popular, charming and suave, Neil Cetrangolo, from The Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks podcast (http://www.darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com) to discuss The Crow (original series) by James Obarr. Join us as the three of us discuss our thoughts and opinions on this monumental collection after re-reading it. Our thanks to Neil for putting up with us, and everyone who chooses to spend a little time with us.  Check out The Crow, then come join the Graphic Novice Book Club.

The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast team comes out of retirement for the 2016 Reunion Tour.  Nickel & VF discuss what they've been up to for the past couple months, including sorting comics, prescription sunglasses, Star Wars, Making A Murderer, and coincidentally, New Year's at the Murder Cabin. No Marvel Trivia this week so that the guys can catch up on the highlights and lowlights from the past 5 weeks of comics. As always, we wrap up by taking a look what's coming out on the following new comic book day (January 13, 2016). See you on the road.    

The guys of HOBI, plus Number 1 Fan Doug, are joined by all their podcast friends to present this year's Floppy Awards!  The presenters for this year's awards include the hosts from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks, Who the What Now, Graphic Novice, Snake Oil Comics, Angela's Awesome Podcast along with our Wisconsin brethren Meg and Marty and the chaps from across the pond, 365 Flicks Podcast!  The Floppy Awards recognize the very best and very worst in year of geekdom!  This year's show even includes a possible surprise winner for the Glistening Dudes of the Year and an upset in the Canadian of the Year!

The hosts of Graphic Novice are joined by the infamous Bryan from The Salty Language Podcast (saltylanguage.com) to discuss the original Jessica Jones comics, ie. Alias that the current Netflix series is based on. Don't miss this unholy union of the Salty Language Podcast and Graphic Novice as they discuss the highs and lows of Alias, issues #1-9. Stay Salty.

If one of the hosts of the show wasn't intoxicated throughout the entire Holiday season, this would have been a pre-Christmas release, but instead, we kept this special episode on the back burner until Boxing Day had passed.  This short and out of character mini-show was recorded immediately prior to the second installment of the Graphic Novice Book Club. Nickel & VF discuss VF's initial impressions of Star Wars, Michael Leal's undefeated streak in the "Marvel Trivia Box", and then the guys skip directly to "Rapid Fire Review" and books released on November 18, 2015, in a failed attempt to bring this segment into the present timeline. If this short episode leaves you unsatisfied, please send scathing emails to us calling us mean names and such. Thanks for listening.  

Your pals Benjamen Scott VF & Nickel are back for the team hand-job that is The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast.  After experiencing a 30-minute delay, you'll find the our podcast in the "After Hours" time slot this week, where sensual massages, and the art of dual hand release are both fair game on the table of discussion. The "General Banter" segment covers International Thanksgivings, helping friends move, Christmas gifts from suspended Graphic Novice scribe Desmond Hassing, Christmas work parties in Edmonton, the first installment of The Graphic Novice Book Club, Jessica Jones, Salty Language and the "Sexy VF" episode, 7 Days A Geek's 30 Days of Podcasting, and the 100th episode of both the Green Up & History of Bad Ideas Podcast. In "Comic News" we discuss the Civil War trailer, The Books of Doom, Jessica Jones, and the newly released Book One of The Dark Knight III: The Master Race. Tune in for VF's most memorable performance of "The Marvel Trivia Box" to date. During the "Rapid Fire Review" segment, we review new comics released November 4, 2015  including Klaus #1, Batman & Robin Eternal #5, Detective Comics #46, Unfollow #1, Black Science #17, Lazarus #20, Monstress #1, Nailbiter #17, Paper Girls #2, Velvet #12, We Stand On Guard #5, Amazing Spider-Man #3, Doctor Strange #2, Extraordinary X-Men #1, Howard the Duck #1, Invincible Ironman #3, Spider-Gwen #0, Uncanny X-Men #600, and Ninjak #9. Before wandering off into the night, we look ahead to the books about to be released on December 2, 2015.  Thanks for listening listeners. We appreciate the fact that you let us into your ears every once in a while. Keep it sexy!

Grab your reading glasses and smoking jacket and join Nickel, VF, Jordan Steinhoff (All Us Geeks Podcast) & Ryan Beagley (Gotham Knights Podcast) as they convene to discuss DC's epic "Crisis On Infinite Earths" from way back in old 1985. Topics include a quick summary of the DC multiverse, the rationale for the Crisis event, a summary of the 12 individual issues, and each of the hosts thoughts on the story, as well as the aftermath of the event in the DC Universe. Thanks to Jordan and Ryan for pseudo-tolerating us for 2 hours. Please send us your feedback after this first installment of our new monthly Book Club segment.

DAPF #86. Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks #86. We spend many hours with the amazing Craig Nickel of the Graphic Novice podcast. We talk Axes, Driving while needing to Pee, Vacation, Pets, hobbies and so much more!       http://www.darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com   http://graphicnovice.com

A landmark episode of Graphic Novice, where VF & Nickel bring their 'D' game and continue to try and hammer down the format and spend less time talking about nothingness... to no avail. During the "General Banter" segment, after Nickel's microphone tries to ruin the podcast, the final episode of the show (episode 100) is discussed, the last episode of The Walking Dead, the guys toss around ideas for a new segment, probiotic gut bacteria, bidets, the invitation to present a "Floppy Award" for the History of Bad Ideas Podcast, Mr. Bloom and Poison Ivy... and theories are floated about the downtrodden state of fellow podcaster, Ryan Beagley from the Green Up podcast. VF throws a twist in "VF vs. The Marvel Trivia Box" after being repeatedly shamed for his performance...  The new segment is titles "VF & Nickel vs. The Marvel Trivia Box". After a brief "Comic News" segment, the guys discuss comics released on October 7, 2015 during "Rapid Fire Review".  The books discussed include Jughead #1, Batman & Robin Eternal #1, Detective Comics #45, Paper Girls #1, Southern Bastards #11, Starve #5, Avengers #0, Doctor Strange #1, and Secret Wars #6. Thanks so much for listening.  

Graphic Novice records during the monumental Canadian Federal Election, and get a little sidetracked talking about politics north and south of the wall, after deciding that our listening audience wasn't quite bored enough with our regular programming. In an attempt to spice things up, we sprinkle in a little bit of threesome talk, which transitions nicely into a discussion about Denny's, which transitions nicely into a discussion about chickens. With the "Intro Banter" out of the way, we decide to actually discuss comics. We roll through an abbreviated Comic News, and VF vs, The Marvel Trivia Box and spend "Rapid-Fire Review" trying to get caught up as we discuss books from September 16, 23 and 30th, including; Black Canary #4, '68 Last Rights #2, The Beauty #2, Manifest Destiny #17, Tokyo Ghost #1 (a review of last week's review), Spider-Verse #5, Rai #10, Batgirl #44, Grayson #12, Thief of Thieves #31, Book of Death #3, Batman Annual #4, and They're Not Like Us #8. Thanks for spending your time checking us out. Hopefully we'll see you again next week when we finally discuss all the new books coming out in October, including the Post Secret Wars Marvel #1's. Stay Classy.

VF, Doc Thirst and Fred bring back the Walking Dead segment after a month with no Graphic Novice recordings.  Its still a Graphic Novice episode though, so the guys avoid talking about the title content for as long as possible before digging into The Walking Dead - Volume 17 (issues 97-102), which, obviously, includes the controversial 100th issue. WARNING: Contains substantial board game conversation.

The least informed comic book podcast returns the week before the much anticipated 2015 Rose City Comicon in Portland Oregon.  Nickel has flaked out, and the guys spend a significant amount of time discussing the great betrayal. After the details of Nickel's absence from Portland are discussed, and VF shoulders the responsibility of representing Graphic Novice in Portland we move onto the aftermath of VF's 40th birthday, and our attempt to piss off Jason Brigger.  VF almost picks a fight with Ryan Beagley, Nickel questions the format of the show, VF's chickens, Sue's Coffee, and Nickel's appearance on the Podcast Without Borders, episode #31 (not necessarily in that order). In comic news, we discuss Rachel McAdams hotness, the five books being cancelled by DC comics, contraversay surrounding friend of the show, Greg Capullo, the X-Men and the Terrigen Mists, and at long last, comic sales for July 2015. The Graphic Novice Comic Book then introduces a new segment...  VF vs. Marvel Comics Trivia! In "Rapid Fire Review" we discuss the comics that were born unto this world on September 2 & September 9, including Broken World #4, Detective Comics #44, Green Lantern #44, The Empty #6, Lazarus #19, We Stand On Guard #3, Daredevil #18, Silk #7, Lantern City #5, Batman #44, Earth 2 Society #4, Deadly Class #16, Outcast #12, and Starve #4. We wrap things up with a look ahead to the comics being released on September 16, 2015, and a final look ahead towards Portland.  Thank you so much once again for spending some time with us.

SPECIAL: Some friends of the podcast wish VF/Benjamen a happy 40th birthday. Framed by the extremely questionable editting skills of Craig Nickel, we are even graced with a voice from the past chiming in on this importatnt Graphic Novice milestone.  Happy 40th Old Timer!

Graphic Novice returns from an unscheduled hiatus with a landmark episode 68 with opening music by Henno.  VF and his sidekick discuss the stress of not reading comics, cabin renovations, Michael Leal, The Salty Language Podcast, bidets and bathroom sanitation, adventures at the dentist's office, VF vs. The Angry Ginger and a t-shirt update. The "Comic News" segements covers Ant-Man, Batman v. Superman and why Graphic Novice didnt spend any time talking about the San Diego Comic Con this year. In an attempt to get caught up, the guys have to dip way back into June and hide how few books they've actually read with an extremely selective version of "Rapid-Fire Review".  The comic books discussed include We Are Robin #1, E is For Extinction #1, X-Men '92 #1, and Ninjak #4 (from June 24, 2015), Captain Canuck #2, Detective Comics #42, Secret Wars #4 (From July 1, 2015), Batman #42, Earth 2 Society 2, Starve #2 (interspersed with a Todd McFarland rant), Civil War #1 and Boom!'s Strange Fruit #1. Thigs are wrapped up, as always, with a look towards the books we'll be discussing next week.  Thanks for listening, listeners.  We love you!

After a week off, Graphic Novice returns to discuss Nickel's appearances on other podcasts (Gotham Lights, The Stranger Conversations, The History of Bad Ideas), as well as VF's glorious chicken coop, Graphic Novice merchandise, and a few other off-topic topics. After getting a few kinks worked out of the show, we finally move things along to our review of new comics released June 10, 2015, including: Crossed Plus 100 #5, Lantern City #2, Batman #41, Detective Comics #41, Gotham Academy #7, Starfire #1, Mad Max Fury Road; Furiosa, Birthright #8, Black Science #15, Chrononauts #4, Descender #4, Saga #29, Savior #3, Starve #1, Ghost Racers #1, Inhumans Atillan Rising #2,  Secret Wars Journal #2, Silk #5, Spider-Gwen #5, Weirdworld #1, Grimm Tales of Terror #11. Before calling it a night, we look ahead to the books we'll be discussing from June 17 and June 24, 2015.  Thanks for listening. Please feel free to drop us a line if our discussion of authentic Graphic Novice merchandise has left you with a hole of desire that can only be filled by kick ass keychain bottle openers, super sweet coasters or "I heart Graphic Novice" T-Shirts.

Graphic Novice returns this week for their 65th episode with hosts VF & Nickel attempting to get caught up by reviewing 2 weeks of new comics. Slaves to the show format, we refuse to skip right to any sort of comic book banter, but instead spend the first 40 minutes or so discussing birthdays, long haul truckin', ladybugs, bee-keeping, podcasting responsibilities and our relaxed summer recording schedule. Comic news almost gets skipped over completely, before VF sneaks in a quick discussion on The Punisher showing up for Season 2 of Daredevil next year. In "Rapid-Fire Review" we discuss Sabrina #3, Captain Canuck #1, Convergence #8, Sandman Overture #5, Deadly Class #13, Outcast #9, Postal #4, They're Not Like Us #6, All-New Hawkeye #3, Inferno #1, Infinity Gauntlet #1, Inhumans Attilan Rising #1, Nova #31, Old Man Logan #1, Secret Wars Journal #1, Grimm Tales of Terror #11 (from May 27, 2015) as well as Archie #666, Broken World #1, Midnighter #1, D4VE #5, Autumnlands Tooth & Claw #6, Nailbiter #13, The Wicked + The Divine #11, All-New X-Men #41, Groot #1, Master of Kung-Fu #2, Spider-Woman #8, Superior Iron-Man #9, X-Tinction Agenda #1, and Years of Future Past #1 (From June 3, 2105). As always, the show wraps up with a look at some of the books we're looking forward to checking out the following week, in this case, June 10, 2015. Keep on Truckin'!  

  The Beatles wrote a song just for this occassion... We're Sixty-Four! Michael Leal of the "Who The What Now" Podcast and Danger Entertainment helps us ring in our sixty fourth episode, which we almost dedicate to the end of DC Comics' "Convergence" event.  But... It wouldn't be Graphic Novice if we didn't delay the discussion of comics, in favor of some weekly off-topic banter.  After getting all the network plugs out of the way, we get an update from VF farms, check in with Michael's many exploits and get an update on all the ongoings of the Danger Entertainment podcast network.  Nickel also takes some time to complain about stuff.   In the "Comic News" segment, Michael Leal walks us through some of the key events leading up to "Convergence", in an attempt to help us understand the consequences of DC's most recent universe-wide event.  The conversation follows a few different tangents, as Convergence is compared to Secret Wars, and the guys debate whether Marvel or DC has better villains.   In "Rapid-Fire Review" we look at books released on May 20, 2015, including Fade Out #6, A-Force #1, Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1, Guardians of the Galaxy #27, Master of Kung-Fu #1, Moon Knight #15, Planet Hulk #1, Secret Wars Battleworld #1, Uncanny X-Men #34, Wolverines #19, Bloodshot Reborn #2, Ninjak #3, Ufology #2, and The Tithe #2.     As always we wrap things up with a look towards the books we're going to be reading next week (May 27, 2015), and say our goodbyes after a tight and efficient 3 hours of podcasting.

  Graphic Novice scribe Desmond Hassing joins Nickel & VF to take an in depth look at Marvel Comics' Secret Wars.  Throughout the episode, we take a look at the history of Secret Wars, try to figure out how it will end, and eventually work through the giant list of new titles Marvel will release as part of the event.  To the surprise of no one, things tend to veer off-topic occassionally, but if you're looking for information to help you navigate the muddied waters of Marvel's Secret Wars event, where better to turn than the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast (don't answer that)?   As we closed in on the 3-hour mark, Des is blindsided by the decision to wrap things up, but not to be denied, he sneaks in a brief "Rapid-Fire Review" segment to discuss a couple books Nickel & VF haven’t discussed before, including Image Comics' No Mercy #2.   Tell your friends, co-workers, and grandparents, that the answers to all their Secret Wars questions have finally been answered...  The Graphic Novice Guide to Marvel's Secret Wars is here!    Editor's Note: We apologize if this podcast makes this already confusing event even more confusing.  We are who we are.   Thanks for not kicking us off the interwebs just yet.  If you enjoy or hate this podcast enough to leave an iTunes review, drop us a line and we'll send you a handwritten thank-you letter.   Thank-you so much for listening.  

The HOBI crew are all alone with no guests this week in the studio!  Blake tries to explain feminism, Jason goes nuts on Kevin James and Jeff tries his hand at many different impressions...unsuccessfully.  The guys talk the latest television cancellations and the recent Upfronts by running through the newest television shows coming in the Fall!  The gang welcome a new hockey report from Nickel at Graphic Novice and they discuss their Top 5 Favorite TV Theme Songs!  

To celebrate the 60th episode of Graphic Novice, Nickel and VF attempt to record a 60-minute episode, and it almost happened.  An abbreviated "Banter" segment touches on our new website staff reporter, VF's new mattress, a Doc Thirst update, and Nickel's issues with the craft beer scene. The comic news segment takes a quick look ahead to Free Comic Book Day 2015 (Saturday May 2, 2015), including some shopping tips and free book suggestions.  We address the Eisners, but postpone our in depth examination of the nominees until our next non-sixty minute episode. For "Rapid-Fire Review", finally accurately named, we look at books released April 15, 2015 including Sabrina #2, Crossed Plus 100 #4, Convergence #2, Convergence: Shadow of the Bat #1, Chrononauts #2, Fade Out #5, Kaptara #1, '68 Bad Sign One-Shot, Magneto #17, Ms. Marvel #14, Nova #29, Thor #7, Uncanny X-Men #33, Wolverines #14, The Avengers Rage of Ultron Graphic Novel, and Bloodshot Reborn #1. The sixty-minute buzzer goes off, VF loses his mind, and we painfully work through "Next Week's Books" and the books that we want to check out after April 22, 2015.  As always, thanks for listening, and please check out our website graphicnovice.com for newly released articles. Enjoy Free Comic Book Day!  

Its just VF & Nickel in this landmark episode of Graphic Novice. The opening banter touches on some of the other podcasts Nickel may or may not be showing up on, technical and non-technical issues on the Gotham Knights podcast, VF's thoughts on Gotham thus far, VF's texting etiquette, The Angry Ginger's ability to keep Nickel on topic during the Better Call Saul podcast, and eventually... the elephant in the room that is the absence of Doc Thirst, and the seed of an idea that could one day be the Doc Thirst Memorial Karaoke Jam. In comic news, which takes us quite a while to get to, we discuss the Batman Bunny Suit coming up in Batman #41, DC's Convergence, Marvel's Secret Wars, and the DC movie poster variant covers. When we finally get to "Rapid-Fire Review" the guys start out trying to get through some of the new releases from both February 25, and March 4.  Some of the books up for discussion include Curb Stomp #1, Evil Empire #11, Batman #39, Low #6, The Wicked + The Divine #8, All-New X-Men #38, New Avengers #30, Spider-Gwen #1, Spider-Man 2099 #9, Superior Iron Man #5, Uncanny Avengers #2, and Wolverines #8.  At this point, Nickel starts to feel the heat at this point, and tries to pull the pin before finishing up the segment, so the guys decide to carry some of the most memorable books from March 11 over to the next episode. Before calling it a night, we run through the books coming out on March 11, 2015 and leave everyone to our musical dedication to our now semi-retired co-host Doc Thirst.

  The pre-comics conversation focuses mainly on Doc Thirst's emotional breakup with his comic shop, as the Graphic Novice team guts out a 53rd episode with VF half in the bag on cold medicine.   The "Rapid-Fire Review" segment reviews some of the books released February 18, 2015, including Crossed Badlands #72, Burning Fields #2, Plunder #1, Batgirl #39, Batman Eternal #46, Teen Titans #7, Tooth and Claw #4, Bitch Planet #3, Deadly Class #11, Lazarus #15, Manifest Destiny #13, Secret Identities #1, All-New Captain America #4, Legendary Star-Lord #9, Nova #27, Uncanny X-Men #31, Grimm Tales of Terror #8, and Lady Mechanika.   Our review of The Walking Dead Volume 16 – A Larger World has been released as a separate stand-alone podcast episode for your listening enjoyment (please see Episode 53.1).   As always, we look ahead to the following week and look at some of the books we’ll be reading after February 28. Thanks a bunch for listening.  

After wrapping up the 50th episode of Graphic Novice, the guys muster up the strength for at least one more episode. Before discussiing anything comic-related, the guys talk about Nickel's other podcasts, Doc's hockey career, a highly anticipated update on VF's struggles with convenience store sausage biscuits, Frankencastle, conservative Spider-Woman and keychain bottle openers. A quick discussion of the Spider-Man movie rights smoothly transitions things over to the comic book part of the podcast. In our weekly discussion of the previous week in comics, we look at Crossed Badlands 71, Batman Eternal 44, Detective Comics 39, Birthright 5, East of West 17, Postal 1, Saga 25, Wytches 4, Nameless 1, Nailbiter 10, Ant-Man 2, Avengers 41, The Black Vortex 1, Hawkeye 21, Punisher 15, Star Wars 2, United States of Murder Inc. 6, & Grimm Tales of Terror #6. We wrap things up with a look towards the books being released on February 18, 2015. Thanks for listening!

After exactly 31 minutes of talking about the music of our past, a Joanne from VF's past, pressing episode 50 to vinyl, hockey, and the old workplace grind, we finally get to our debut of the "Comic News" bumper, featuring a notable increase in "Creed". We try to avoid talking about Marvel's upcoming "Secret Wars" by discussing the trailer for the new Fantastic Four movie being released in the spring of 2015.  But, much like moths to a porch light, we eventually get back Secret Wars, but attempt to put a slightly more positive spin on it, as compared to last episode. In our review of the comics we read over the past week (a segment we like to call, "Rapid-Fire Review) we look at Crossed + One Hundred #2, Burning Fields #1, Batman Eternal #42, Batman And Robin #38, Teen Titans #6, Tooth & Claw #3, Rumble #2, Spread #5, Wicked + The Divine #7, All-New X-Factor #20, All-New X-Men #35, Amazing Spider-Man #13, Fantastic Four #642, and Superior Iron-Man #4. In a very special surprise segment, we catch Green Up's Ryan Beagley on the road to discuss his latest podcast, and give him a chance to pay us compliments. As always, we wrap things up with a look towards the books about to be released (January 28, 2015). Its a long and often completely off-topic episode of Graphic Novice...  just like all the other episodes of Graphic Novice. Thanks for listening!

Graphic Novice records this very special episode in the wake of the big Secret Wars announcement from the New York City ComicCom.  The majority of the episode is spent discussing Secret Wars, but we also reach out to listener "David", provide some weight loss tips, look ahead to Nickel's pending weekend of debauchery, and thank Brian for our Musings of a Geek Secret Santa gift.  After a never-ending discussion of Secret Wars, we move onto some reviews of the books released January 14, 2015. The guys discuss Deep State #3, Wild's End #5, Batman Eternal #41, Grayson #6, Jupiter's Legacy #5, Lazarus #14, All-New Captain America #3, Amazing X-Men #15, Avengers #40, Cyclops #9, Daredevil #12, Nightcrawler #10, and Star Wars #1. As always we finish off with a look ahead to next week's new releases (January 21, 2015). Our "Bring out Your Dead" walking dead segment, is now offered up as a separate release. Thanks for listening...  and stay safe out there.

The guys from Graphic Novice continue to read and discuss The Walking Dead from start to finish, and discuss "Volume 14 - No Way Out" (Issues #79-84) this week.  As always, we are joined by internet celebrity "Sometimes Fred".

Get ready for the holidays by spending some time with your good friends here at Graphic Novice.  This pre-holiday special starts out with a discussion of the Doc Thirst's four day work week, Canadian Christmas, embellishment fines in the NHL, Twitch TV, Creed front-man Scott Stapp as a CIA agent, iTunes reviews, and a possible hangover day proposal.    In comic book news, the guys look at the DC movie poster themed variant covers, Loot crate, Marvel and DC series coming to an end, and projected sales for Marvel's Star Wars #1, and its many, many, many variants.   In the segment formerly known as "Rapid-Fire Review" we focus our attention on Bitch Planet #1, East of West The World #1, Sex Criminals #9, Southern Bastards #6, Amazing Spider-Man #11, and Uncanny X-Men Annual #1.   We then take a quick look at the November 2014 sales, before a look ahead to December 17, 2014, and all the books we plan on picking up on the upcoming new comic book day (also known as #DollyPartonWednesday)

Graphic Novice records on a day of contraversy after VF mysteriously announces the end of the podcast.  Nickel is taken along for the ride with the rest of the twitterverse, and starts planning his podcasting life after Graphic Novice, while Doc Thirst went goes on with his life, completely unaware of anything announced on twitter.  However, despite the ongoing turmoil in the graphic Novice studios, we are happy to announce that this will not be our final episode.  Once that's cleared up, we start things out with a discussion of Doc's return to Azeroth, as he joins VF in the World of Warcraft.  Nickel then addresses the nightmare that is the Edmonton Oilers before we move on to talk about some actual comic-related news.  The Flash-Arrow television crossover leads us into our pseudo-comic discussion as we compare some of the current television shows, including Gotham and The Walking Dead.  We also look at news regarding Howard The Duck, DC's Convergence event, Tooth and Claw legal issues, and a rumored third installment in Frank Miller's Dark Knight series.  After a week off, we need to cover 2 weeks of books during "Rapid Fire Review", including books released November 19, 2014, and November 26, 2014. We dont spend much time on some of these books, but we briefly look at Lumberjanes #8, Batman and Robin #36, Batman Eternal #33, Teen Titans #4, Wonder Woman #36, Deadly Class #9, Intersect #1, Thief of Thieves #25, Amazing Spider-Man #10, Avengers #38, AXIS #6, Axis Revolutions #2, Daredevil #10, Death of Wolverine: The Weapon X Program #2, Fantastic Four #13, Guardians of the Galaxy #21, Inhuman #8, Magneto #12, Moon Knight #9, New Avengers #26, Punisher #12, Spider-Woman #1, Uncanny X-Men #28, Crossed +100 Taste Test, Arkham Manor #2, Batman Eternal #34, Ody-C #1, Trees #7, Lazarus #13, Annihalator #1, Amazing X-Men #13, Nova #24, Wolverine and the X-Men #12, and Sally of the Wasteland #5. We close things out with a brief discussion of the Collectorz software, possible format changes for the show, and a look a the comics being released December 3, 2014. thanks so much for checking out the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast!

This week, Graphic Novice pays homage to Dolly Parton Wednesdays, and celebrates one of country music's all-time sweethearts off the top of the show.  We continue our exploration of the female form with a look at newsworthy women in comics this week, including a Wonder Woman makeover, and a controversial Spider-Woman cover image.  After discussing an intellectual look at Spider-Woman's physique, we debate the various reactions to scantily clad females in comics.  A quick review of Marvel's AXIS event precedes our "Rapid-Fire Review" segment.  Our review of the books from November 12, 2014 includes Crossed Badlands #65, Deep State #1, Evil Empire #7, Wild's End #3, Grindhouse Drive In Bleed Out #1, Batgirl #36, Batman #36, Batman Eternal #32, The Kitchen #1, Alex + Ada #10, Drifter #1, Fade Out #3, Outcast #5, Walking Dead #134, Wytches #2, All-New Captain America #1, Axis #5, Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #1, Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #4, Nightcrawler #8, Nova #23, She-Hulk #10, Spider-Verse #2, Superior Iron Man #1, and Thor #2.  We then bring out our Fred for the "Bring Out Your Dead" segment, where we look at Walking Dead TPB #11 (Issues 61-66).  Things get wrapped up with an interesting aeronautic twist on next week's books. Thanks for checking us out, we've been working hard on our gluts.

After months of teasing this tribute episode we finally managed to get a bunch of our friends together to pay our final respects to The Wolverine, following his tragic comic book death this past October. Through a great deal of soul searching, and meditative contemplation, we realized that there was only one way to properly honor one of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes, and that ofcourse, would be through song. Here at Graphic Novice, we’re not particularly good at getting facts correct, or even speaking in a coherent and engaging fashion, so we knew that a simple spotlight episode from us just wouldn’t have the impact something like this deserved.  Instead, we thought we might be able to trick some of our podcasting friends into recording off-key parody karaoke songs as a podcast memorial.  Somehow, the devious plan worked, and here it is…  Graphic Novice and Friends’ Wolverine Memorial Karaoke Jam. In this heartfelt tribute we take a brief but poignant look at the life and times of James “Logan” Howlett, combining a discussion of historical Wolverine stories, and mix in some emotional tribute songs from some of our favorite podcasters.  If you can put up with our banter long enough, you’ll eventually hear Neil C. (Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks), VF (Graphic Novice), Ryan Beagley (Green Up), Nickel (Graphic Novice), Michael Leal (Who The What Now), Jeffrey Nau (The History of Bad Ideas) and Henno (Angela’s Awesome Podcast). Born to Be My Logan - Neil C. (Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks) - 8:00Wicked Game – VF (Graphic Novice) – 28:30I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Ryan Beagley (Green Up) – 50:30Don’t Take Your Claws to Town – Nickel (Graphic Novice) – 1:04:30Professor – Michael Leal (Who The What Now) – 1:19:45Red Red Wine – Jeffrey Nau (The History of Bad Ideas) – 1:56:45Henno – Logan Not Lola (Angela’s Awesome Podcast) – 2:21:00

Graphic Novice welcomes Michael Leal from the "Who The What Now?!" podcast, to talk about a plethora of comic news, including some of the pending comic book movies, The Wolverine Memorial Karaoke Jam, MIchael's creator-owned comic book, "Curse of the Vessel", and ofcourse, Doc Thirst's upcoming book, "Amazing Girl and Her Amazing Friends".  In "Rapid Fire Review" (for October 22, 2014) we look at the 2014 Crossed Special, Arkham Manor #1, Batman Eternal #29, Harley Quinn #11, Lazarus #12, The Wicked + The Divine #5, All-New X-Factor #15, Amazing Spider-Man #8, Amazing X-Men #12, Avengers #37, Avengers and X-Men: Axis #3 (of 9), Cyclops #6, She-Hulk #9, as well as a brief summary of the Hulk vs. Iron Man Original Sin books.  The guys quickly go through the best and worst of the week, and then move onto the "Bring Out Your Dead" segment, where they discuss The Walking Dead Trade Paperback #10 (which covers issues #55-60). Afterwards we quickly look at some of the books we'll be reading next week, and say good night. A big thanks to Michael Leal for slumming it down at the Graphic Novice studios for a few hours.

Graphic Novice attempts to connect with a new demographic this episode, and as a result, our explicit rating gets a bit more explicit than usual.  The big comic news of the day is DC raising the price of individual Batman issues to $4.99 during the upcoming Endgame arc.  We spend a considerable amount of time talking about comic pricing, and a little bit of time discussing Wolverine's pre-mature death in Nightcrawler #7.  In "Rapid-Fire Review" we look at Crossed Badlands #62, Batman Eternal #26, Detective Comics #35, Gotham Academy #1, Grayson #3, Cutter #1, Nailbiter #6, Peter Panzerfaust #21, Protectors Inc. #9, Alex + Ada #9, The Fade Out #2, Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier #1, Captain America #25, Death of Wolverine #3 (of 4), Moon Knight #8, Silver Surfer #6, Thor #1, Uncanny Avengers #25, X-Men #20, Sally of the Wasteland #3, and Armor Hunters Aftermath #1.  After choosing our best and worst books of the week, Doc explains why he is abandoning the Plus/Minus system he proposed a few episodes back.  We wrap things up with a quick look at the books we'll be checking out after their October 8, 2014 release date. A certain guest editor put this episode together after a night of drinking, so if it sounds a bit off, dont worry, we think our regular editor, VF, will take the reigns back after he hears it.  Thanks for listening!

Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks #30. We talk RadioFubar, The Puss is Named! Wonder Woman onesie, Answer Grants questions, Get Dicked, Try to figure out Slush, 5 Fav Animals, Thank Graphic Novice, Read E.L.E, Cheese Nipple, Henno’s new podcast, and so much MORE!     www.DarkAngelsandPrettyFreaks.com      

A jam packed episode, in which Graphic Novice welcomes Neil Cetrangolo from the Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks podcast to help review and discuss the 8th Walking Dead Trade Paperback.  The intro banter includes a disucssion of Doc Thirst's reputation, his drinking habits, the nasty snakes that live in the walls of his home, and the world's comfort level with VF's naked body.  Prior to the big Walking Dead segment, we once again take a look at the books we read the previous week (September 17, 2014), including Evil Empire #5, Batman Eternal #25, Bodies #3 (of 8), Outcast #4, Saga #23, Amazing X-Men #11, Inhuman #6, Magneto #10, New Avengers #24 and X-O Manowar #29. After choosing our best and worst of the week, we are joined by Neil, and rejoined by our executive producer, "Sometimes Fred", to talk about some comic news from the past week and look at the Walking Dead comics, issues #43-48.  We wrap things up, as always, with a look towards all the comics being released on September 24, 2014.  Check us out, and keep Neil company as he slums it with us over here on the wrong side of the podcast tracks.

Dark Angles & Pretty Freaks #29 The Graphic Novice edition. DAPF is joined by VF and Nickel from The Graphic Novice Podcast to talk and laugh about comics, comic collections, podcasting friends, going grey, Favorite 5 movie lines and so much more!     http://www.darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com

Our dear, dear friend Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals co-creator) leads us into this landmark 34th episode of the Graphic Novice Comic Book episode.  After VF brags about his peak physical conditioning, and a quick off-topic discussion of Nickel's time as a pro-gamer, we explain how Graphic Novice became a part of the international press corp.  This episode leads us into all the excitement of the Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo.  In comic news, we discuss our thoughts on the premiere of Gotham, the scratch and sniff Harley Quinn cover, InStockTrades, Batman Unwrapped, and Nickel's drunken ebay purchase of the week.  The newly revamped "Rapid-Fire Review" segment includes a discussion of Batman Eternal #25, Deadly Class #7, Trees #5, Avengers #35, Uncanny X-Men #26, and Wolverine and the X-Men #9. We wrap things up with a look at the August sales figures, and list some of the books we'll be reading after the September 24, 2014 new comic book day comes and goes.  Out of all the podcast episodes that Graphic Novice is going to release in the next couple days, this might very well be our favorite.  Thanks a bunch for taking the time to listen.

Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks #28. We explain where we got our DAPF name, Neil gets ready for Graphic Novice, Annaleis builds a USC studio, Favorite 5 foods while watching sports, A bonus fav 5 for Roy! Star Wars giveaway revealed, a lot of thank you’s, and so much more!     www.DarkAngelsandPrettyFreaks.com

All three hosts are back together again and we kick things off with some tantalizing discussion of flying beer-can-related injuries, the end of the infamous My Little Pony wager, Nickel's absence, Spiderman and the X-men, and VF at the Memphis Comic Expo.  Moving on to "Comic News", the guys share a few thoughts on the rumors of a Marvel re-boot and the upcoming end of Matt Fraction's Hawkeye series.  In this week's "Bring Out the Dead" segment, everyone's favorite Graphic Novice "suit" Fred joins the panel once again to discuss The Walking Dead Trade Paperback #7 – The Calm Before (Issues #37 – 42).  Spoiler: VF enjoyed it.  In our new abbreviated version of the "Rapid-Fire Review" segment, we look at Lazarus #11, Spread #3, Amazing Spider-Man #6, Avengers #34.1, Hawkeye #20, United States of Murder Inc. #5, and VF looks back at Marvel's Original Sin event. Our Plus/Minus scores are now made available on the website at http://www.graphicnovice.com.  We wrap things up with a look towards some of next week’s books, and call it a night.  Nickel and Baked Beans are back... for now.

  Things get started out with Doc and VF’s attempt to get to the bottom of Nickel’s curious twitter activity leading up to Episode 30. Grease-stained pants almost bring an end to a 7-year relationship, Doc goes camping, and VF discovers the internets and re-kindles his love of He-Man, and after all that gets discussed in detail, we eventually discuss comics.  If you want to know why Graphic Novice never has guests from the comic book industry, listen to the comic news segment preceding Rapid-Fire Review.     After alienating more listeners and potential listeners, the guys discuss Batman and Robin 34, Batman Eternal #20, Teen Titans #2, Dark Engine #2, The Fade Out #1, Manifest Destiny #9, Peter Panzerfaust #20, Protectors Inc. #8, Supreme Blue Rose #2, Trees #4, The Wicked + The Divine #3, All-New X-Factor #12, Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #4, Magneto #8, New Avengers #23, Nova #20, Storm #2, and Grimm Fairly Tales Presents Robyn Hood #1.   The rest of the show segments get postponed due to time, and Doc promises to add some articles to the GraphicNovice.com website. The show wraps up with a summary of the books we’ll be reading from the August 27, 2014 release date.  We get in under 2.5 hours in what might be our last episode prior to some sweeping format changes.  Spoiler: We’re not actually going to change anything.

  Do Snitches Get Stitches? Looks like they do, as Doc Thirst gets shanked in the drunk tank during his week off.  This episode starts out with our two world travellers discussing their adventures, as we discuss the folk music festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and a couple of the larger comic shops in Colorado.  Comic news gets skipped over, and we jump right into our inappropriately named "Rapid-Fire Review", and discuss Big Trouble in Little China #3, The Woods #4, Batman Eternal #18, Detective Comics #34, Grayson #2, Alex + Ada #8, Lazarus #10, Nailbiter #4, Spread #2, Black Widow #9, Iron Fist The Living Weapon #5, Kick-Ass 3 #8, Legendary Star-Lord #2, Moon Knight #6, Punisher #9, Rocket Raccoon #2, She-Hulk #7, Superior Spider-Man #32, and The Bunker #5.  After we wrap up the reviews/discussion, we tally up the plus/minus scoring system and pick our best and worst of the week.  Our esteemed co-host Doc sneaks in a quick summary of his extra-curricular reading before we take a look at July comic book sales, and list the books being released on August 13 that we have an interest in. Its Graphic Novice's first episode on Geek Life Radio, and to celebrate we kept her under the 2.5 hours this week.  Recently voted the internet's 6,317th best comic book podcast, please join us for this important moment in Graphic Novice history.

Two out of three ain't bad...  Those of us who have seen The Guardians of the Galaxy were present this week, to discuss the movie, and take a quick look at this week in comics.  Before we look at the week's books, we a few minutes to discuss the reason for our co-host Doc Thirst's absence, his love of Rocket Raccoon, the ongoings over at the Musings of a Geek podcast network, and our thoughts on "The Guardians of the Galaxy" movie.  We then start the Rapid-Fire Review segment for books released on July 30, 2014 and talk about Crossed Badlands #58, Evil Empire #3, Batman Eternal #17, Harley Quinn #8, Black Science #7, East of West #14, Fatale #24, Fuse #6, Low #1, Outcast #2, Ten Grand #10, Avengers #33, Cyclops #3, Guardians of the Galaxy #17, Hawkeye #19, New Avengers #21, Uncanny X-Men #24, and X-Men #17. After selecting our favorite and least favorite books of the week, we look at the Graphic Novice scoring system to assess who is getting the most out of their pull list, then look ahead to the books being released on August 6, 2014.

  Episode 27 begins with a discussion of intoxication as Nickel shuns his podcasting responsibilities after overindulging at a bachelor party.  We use this opportunity to critically analyze drinking habits, and try and get a rise out of our podcast nemeses who have yet to acknowledge (or discover) our existence. After spending sufficient time on the topic of alcoholism, we touch on VF's last camping trip and move somewhat promptly (for Graphic Novice) into comic book news.  As we were not invited to, or acknowledged by Comicon, we go full-on sour grapes and tell you why as a comic book fan, you don't need to go. We then display our lack of knowledge regarding the Eisners, discuss some of the winners, and sneak in some accidental banter on equality in comics. Something we're marginally more qualified to talk about, might be the books that came out the previous week, and we do just that during a segment we like to call, "Rapid-Fire Review".  This week we discuss Afterlife With Archie #6, All-Star Western #33, Batman #33, Batman And Robin #33, Batman Eternal #16, Red Lanterns #33, Ragnarok #1, Supreme Blue Rose #1, Saga #21, Trees #3, Undertow #6 (Of 6), Velvet #6, Amazing Spider-Man #4, Original Sin #5.2, Storm #1, Wolverine And The X-Men #6, Armor Hunters #1 and #2 (of 4).  As always we pick our best and worst of the week, and review Doc's scoring system, which reveals once again, that Nickel picks the best books.  We wrap things up with a look at the books coming out July 30, and some administrative issues.  We hope you enjoy what could be our final episode (it also might not be).  

Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks #21, we talk about the Angels birthday, Birthday gifts, Comic book order, Graphic novice bad influence, Convenience store clerks, 5 Fav candies, Star Wars giveaway,Geek Life Radio, Things from another world and so much more.     http://www.darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com  

Its back to back holiday episodes, as Graphic Novice looks back at the trials and tribulations of the Independence Day Weekend. Doc warns us about the death wobble, and lasts almost 24 minutes before offering up a Cyclops impression, while Nickel rambles on for what seems like an hour trying unsuccessfully to make a point about the Facebook social experimentation news, and compare it to Alysa Milano's "Hacktivist". Once again joined by Executive Producer, Fred, the Walking Dead Trade Paperback Review for TPB #3, "Safety Behind Bars" is moved up to avoid putting Fred to sleep with "Rapid Fire Review". For those of you who make it that far, the "Rapid-Fire Review" segment features Big Trouble In Little China #2, The Woods #3, Batman Eternal #13, Green Lantern #33, Superman Unchained #7, East of West #13, Lazarus #9, Nailbiter #3, Protector’s Inc. #7, Southern Bastards #3, Thief of Thieves #22, All-New X-Factor #10, Black Widow #8, Captain America #22, Magneto #6, Moon Knight #5, Original Sin #5, Rocket Raccoon #1, Punisher #8, RAI #1 & 2.  After reviewing the best and worst of the week, the guys take a look at what's coming out on July 9 before wrapping things up.Take this opportunity to check out the podcast that a couple of people have referred to as, "not completely terrible".

Doc, VF and Nickel all take a quick break from their jovial Canada Day celebrations to sit down and talk comics.  The episode starts out with some hockey talk, tales from camping, and a quick Musings of a Geek podcast network update, before unrapidly proceeding to the inappropriately named "Rapid-Fire Review" segment.  In this episode, the guys at Graphic Novice look at Crossed Badlands #56, All-Star Western #32, Batman #32, Batman Eternal #12, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic #20, Deadly Class #6, Fuse #5, Outcast #1, Peter Panzerfaust #19, Saga #20, Trees #2, Undertow #5, Amazing Spider-Man #3, Guardians of the Galaxy #16, New Avengers #20, Uncanny Avengers #21, Wolverine #9, and X-Force #6. Doc sneaks in a review of Revenge #1-4, and there is some brief discussions on Grayson #1, Image comics, and some uninformed but short debate on the future of single issue comics rightt before the guys look at the books coming out July 2 and say their goodbyes.  Happy Canada Day and have a great 4th.

With 22 episodes down on vinyl, the metaphorical 80's metal band that is Graphic Novice starts to show some signs of coming off the rails.  Will the band be able to put their differences behind them, or will they wrap this thing up and decide to go their separate ways?  In between the bickering, we pack this episode with network commercials, quality impressions, public service announcements, and dramatic re-enactments.  VF, Doc and Nickel, and guest host Fred discuss which female superhero they would like to see on the big screen, Marvel comics gossip, the awesomeness of Scott Summers, and Doc's mode of transportation for a pending camping trip.  After sharing some ill-informed opinions on the news of the day, they move onto "Rapid-Fire Review" and look at Witcher #4, Batman Eternal #11, Harley Quinn #7, Alex + Ada #7, Sex Criminals #6, The Wicked + The Divine, Avengers #31, Nova #18, Original Sin #4, Punisher #7, Silver Surfer #3, Uncanny X-Men #22, Wolverine and the X-Men #5, and X-Men #15.  After our always brief and efficient weekly reviews, Fred joins us again, and we share our thoughts and impressions on the second Walking Dead Trade Paperback, "Miles Behind Us" (Issues #7-12).  As always, we wrap things up with a look at what books are coming out during the week ahead.

In this landmark 20th episode, the Graphic Novice team welcomes a guest host and doesnt let him talk.  After some random off-topic banter, we actually spend a solid portion of the show talking about comics.  The guys put their lack of knowledge on display when discussing random happenings surrounding the world of comics, before moving onto to the highly anticipated "Rapid-Fire Review" segment.  They quickly and efficiently fly through discussions on the first Afterlife with Archie Trade Paperback, Woods #2, Big Trouble in Little China #1, Batman Eternal #9, Green Lantern #32, Future's End #5, 68 Rule of War #3, Nailbiter #2, All-New X-Factor #9, Amazing X-Men #8, Amazing X-Men Annual #1, Black Widow #7, Captain America #21, Cyclops #2, Iron Fist The Living Weapon #3, Magneto #5, Moon Knight #4, and Original Sin #3.  After an hour and a half, Doc, Nickel, and VF let their guest host have some air time, and ask him about the five suggested comics he agreed to read for the show, and get a non-comic book enthusiasts opinions on the books. The guys then embark on a new segment, "Bring Out Your Dead", where they attempt to catch up to the current run of The Walking Dead by reading a Trade Paperback every second week, and discuss their impressions and opinions of the books.  As always, things are wrapped up with a look at the next week in new releases.  Nickel also begins his court mandated Public Service Announcement campaign, with a short message about role models.

When our listeners complained to us about the length of each episode, we paid attention... and decided to record our longest episode yet.  Other podcasts stick to a schedule, and try to cram everything into an hour.  Here at Graphic Novice we take pride in the fact that a single episode is all you need to keep you company for a 200 mile drive to the in-laws.  In this episode we take a little bit of time to reveal the inner workings and politics of the Musings of a Geek Podcast Network.  After touching on a few comic book related topics and some hockey talk, we tackle a double shot of "Rapid-Fire Review" and discuss Batman Eternal #7, Birds of Prey #31, Harley Quinn #6, Future's End #3, East of West #12, Undertow #4, Saga #19, Velvet #5, All-New X-Factor #8, Amazing Spider-Man #2, Amazing #7, Daredevil #3, Hulk #3, Magneto #4, Nova #17, Original Sin #2, Uncanny X-Men #21, Wolverine and the X-Men #2, X-Men #14, Bunker #4, All-Star Western #31, Batman Eternal #8, Guardians of the Galaxy #15, Inhuman #2, Uncanny Avengers #20, Winter Soldier #4, Wolverine #7, Dead Body Road #6, Deadly Class #4, Fuse #4, Southern Bastards #2, Thief of Thieves #21, and Trees #1.  We wrap everything up with a tidy little bow just a hair under the three hour mark, with a quick look at next week's books, and our plans for the next episode.

The hosts of Graphic Novice have to travel back in time to record this episode in sequential order, and keep the podcast on track.  Journey back with the guys to a simpler time, May 21 2014 to be exact, and enjoy a trip down memory lane as we slowly and gradually discuss the comics we read way back in the dog days of May, including Afterlife With Archie #5, Lumberjanes #2, Batman Eternal #6, Wraith Welcome to Christmasland #6, Starlight #3, All-New Ghost Rider #3, All-New X-Men #27, Avengers #29, Captain America #20, Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1, Fantastic Four #4, New Avengers #18, Nightcrawler #2, United States of Murder Inc. #1, Wolverine #6, X-Force #5, Manifest Destiny TPB 1.  While visiting the past, we also spend some time on the big comic book movies currently in the theatres, and discuss Nickel's most embarrassing guilty pleasure.  We've cut down on the singing, but added a whole bunch of time travel.