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Issue 49! This one was a long time coming. Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's classic horror series Locke & Key has been grabbing people's imagination for over 15 years now! So, being a hip and current show, we figured this is the perfect time to dive in! Aleighnna makes her triumphant return to talk some horror! So bring your weird metal magnet detector thing and find some creepy keys with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noneofmyfriendslikecomics/support
Joe Hill's Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft is this week's cherry-popper; and, is one of Jason's top 5 comic series of all time-- but does Delainey have a similar experience with her first time with it?! Listen and find out!
And now a rambling and too brief review of "Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft", the now classic horror series by Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez.
*Comics Spoilers* Roundtable: We Only Find Them When They're Dead by Al Ewing, Simone Di Meo, Mariasara Miotti, and AndWorld Design. Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft; Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #1; JLA (2006) 1-6: The Tornado's Path. NCBD Picks: Star Wars Adventures Annual (2020); Reaver #11; Ash & Thorn #5 Wanna tell us the 3 comics you think everyone should read? Email us: southernfriedgeekery@gmail.com
For our 75th episode, we flip the script - Anthony's the expert and Doc's asking questions. Primarily: how do you estate plan in a world where death isn't permanent? Find out some real life estate planning tips, plus Anthony pitches a new comic book! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Social distancing – next few episodes will be recorded remotely New patron – Tasha – new Mayor level patron Review read – Dino Gangof1 from Huuuh? Podcast - “More than a comics podcast. Delves deep into superhero psyche. Always a great listen. A new must in my book.” Shoutout to Happier Podcast - Gretchen Rubin helps listeners find a happier life Issue – how to handle estate planning in a world where death is not permanent (09:45) Examples: Jean Grey, Superman, Wolverine – countless heroes have died and returned Furthermore, non-powered individuals have returned from the dead as a result of the actions of heroes E.g. Avengers: Endgame and the fallout of “the Snap” seen in Spider-Man: Far From Home What happens to their stuff – finances, personal effects, etc. What tools could be used: Primarily trusts Laws passed regarding resurrection Draw distinction between powered individuals and humans Break (41:35) Plugs for Popcorn Psychology & Bedknobs and Broomflicks, plus Al Ewing Real-life legality (42:27) Declared death in absentia Property held in trust Call to action: Get an estate plan (62:00) Ending Next episodes: Kamala Khan, Secret identities, Shredder Reminder of TPB review for Patrons at Local Official level & up – this month Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft References: "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" from Hamilton - Anthony (17:01) "Dick in a Box" - Doc (21:45) "Bring out your dead" from Monty Python & the Holy Grail - Doc (54:48) Vince McMahon faked death/Chris Benoit murder-suicide - Doc (58:00) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublicDiscord
Heroes Garage Review Locke & Key volume one, Welcome to Lovecraft Joe HIll and Gabriel Rodriguez IDW Netflix Series Nina Locke, DarbyStanchfield Tyler Locke, Connor Jessup Kinsey Locke, Emilia Jones Bode Locke, Jackson Robert Scott Scot Cavendish, Petrice Jones Ellie Whedon, Sherri Saum Jackie Veda, Genevieve Kang Dodge/Echo, Laysla De Oliveira Directors Michael Morris Vincenzo Natali Tim Southam Mark Tonderai Dawn Wilkinson Writing Meredith Averill Aron Eli Coleite Carlton Cuse Joe Hill Gabrielle Rodriguez Story Plot Characters Visual aesthetic Entertainment Value Ratings 40:00 https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/cinematic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3007572/ https://www.comixology.com/Locke-Key-Vol-1-Welcome-To-Lovecraft/digital-comic/18409 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/mar/08/birth-order-identity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tom-zimm7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-zimm7/support
It's a sneak preview of our new Patreon exclusive monthly comic reviews. This month we take a look at Joker: Endgame. Which stories are worthy of inclusion, and which should have been dropped? Listen to Anthony & Doc's review now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Preview for non-Patrons, future episodes will be available to Patrons $3 and up Each month will feature a trade paperback, along with a review of the story and artwork, and whether or not it’s a recommended read Joker: Endgame Collects Batman 35-40, Arkham Manor Endgame, Batgirl Endgame, Batman Annual 3, Detective Comics Endgame, and Gotham Academy Endgame Batman: Endgame is primary story, with tie-ins and adjacent stories in the trade as well Main story written by Scott Snyder, with art by Greg Capullo, ink by Danny Miki, colors by FCO Plascencia, and lettering by Steve Wands Joker has returned after “Death of the Family” storyline – starts off by infecting the Justice League with toxin that causes them to attack Batman – he has contingency plans for each of them, but they take their toll on him – after subduing the League, Bruce goes to Arkham for clues, but is surprised by guard Eric Border, who turns out to be the Joker in disguise – he paralyzes Bruce and leaves Bruce wakes up in the Batcave, where Alfred and his daughter Julia reveal the Joker has infected the city with Joker Venom, which spreads through laughter – and there’s no known antidote Meanwhile, Joker attacks Jim Gordon with an axe, and reveals he knows Bruce Wayne is Batman Batman then discovers the Joker has a regenerative virus within his body, similar to the Lazarus Pits, making him basically immortal, and also discovers the new Joker Venom is the inversion of that virus – whatever is keeping Joker alive will kill Gotham City Batman heads to Arkham to find information on the virus, and finds the doctor, Paul Dekker, who discovered it – Dr. Dekker calls the compound Dionesium, and says somehow Joker has it in his spine Batman goes to confront the Court of Owls about this, but they don’t care if Gotham burns, as they’ll simply rebuild from the ashes – while he battles one of the Talons, the Joker breaks into the Batcave, chops off Alfred’s hand, and steals trophies from the cave Batman gathers his allies, and a few enemies like Bane, Penguin, Ivy, Clayface, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and Mr. Freeze, to help him battle through the Joker’s mob so he can extract the fluid from Joker’s spine to revers the effects of the Venom Batman fights his way to Joker, only to be subdued by an ear-piercing scream – Joker tears off his mask to reveal Dick Grayson – meanwhile, Bruce has discovered a hidden cache of Dionesium under Gotham – Joker shows up, and they battle After a bloody fight, the cave collapses on top of both of them, and both are believed to be dead – but Julia was able to get the Dionesium sample that Bruce sent her, and she synthesized a cure for the Venom, so Gotham was saved Review – enjoyed the story, although the notion that Batman always has a contingency plan for everything that he can draw up at a moment’s notice is tiring Capullo’s artwork is engaging and incredibly detailed, and enhanced by Miki’s inkwork FCO Plascencia’s colors are bold, like the use of different palates for different locations Substories Mini-story spread throughout – written by James Tynion IV with different artists in each chapter Tells the story of Mahreen Zaheer, a doctor at Arkham who’s grabbed by five inmates, each of whom has a story involving the Joker “Saved” by Tynion and Graham Nolan, where a woman believed the Joker turned her family into robots, and she was only able to save them by killing them and pulling the chip out of their heads “Heart” drawn by Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx Batman Annual #3 by James Tynion IV, pencils/inks by Roge Antonio, colors by Nick Filardi, and lettering by Steve Wands – tells story of Tommy Blackcrow, who wrote an expose on the Joker, calling him lonely – Joker takes this to heart, and decides to become Tommy’s new “best friend”, killing anyone else who gets close to Tommy – he ends up committing himself to Arkham, where his only friend is Eric Border… Loved the story, notsomuch the artwork – made Joker look like a doof because he always smiles without a lower lip Arkham Manor: Endgame by Frank Tieri – tells the story of an attack on Arkham Asylum through the POV of a worker there, Stone, who is relaying this to Det. Harvey Bullock after the fact Detective Comics: Endgame – story by Brian Buccellato, tells story of Lonnie Machin, a kid who’s an expert hacker – trying to find a way to save his mom during the Venom attack – works with the Bat-family to rescue her Gotham Academy: Endgame – several writers, much more kid-friendly – several kids holed up at Gotham Academy tell each other ghost stories, each somehow related back to the Joker – enjoyed this one quite a bit, because aside from Joker aspect, it felt very real that kids would be telling ghost stories during a scary time Batgirl: Endgame – written by Cameron Stewart & Brenden Fletcher, with art by Bengal – wordless story about how Babs is rescuing people trapped in the Burnside neighborhood – I always enjoy wordless comics, because it asks so much of the artist, and only the really good ones can pull it off Final review: Main story – Story 7/10, Art 8/10; Side tales: Story 6/10, Art 6/10 (avg.) Next month’s review – Locke & Key: "Welcome to Lovecraft" References: The Maxx episode - Anthony (25:10) Hawkeye episode - Anthony (35:05) Smokey & the Bandit (NSFW)- Anthony (35:55) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublicDiscord
In this episode, we look ahead to the Feb. 7 debut of the Netflix series Locke & Key with a look at the six issue arc that launched the popular saga—Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, published by IDW! The Locke family falls prey to a violent home invasion in which guidance counselor Rendell Locke is shot and killed. His widow and three children move across the country to Keyhouse, the family's ancestral home, which houses a few secrets. Meanwhile, Rendell's killer, Sam Lesser, is on their trail, under the thrall of an unearthly woman imprisoned in a well on the Keyhouse estate! Can this fractured family overcome their inner demons and stop the devious Dodge from acquiring the mysterious Anywhere Key? And can they unlock the right door to gain entry into that house of horrors known as … The Comics Canon? Discussed in This Episode! Content warning The 2011 Locke & Key pilot Lovecraft? Really? Our episode on The Walking Dead #100 and Violence in Comics The Locke & Key Unlocked podcast from Comic Book Club Nuts by Gahan Wilson Concrete Vol. 5: Killer Smile Basketful of Heads Full Throttle And, um, 8 Heads in a Duffle Bag Join us in two weeks as we tackle one of the biggest comics events of last year: Jonathan Hickman's House of X/Powers of X! Until then: Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook! And as always, thanks for listening!
In this episode, Chris welcomes Joe from the Comic Book Rundown podcast to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs which is the first volume of a storied run, “Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft”. Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez tell a sprawling tale of magic and family, legacy and grief, good and evil. This first volume introduces us to the Locke family and Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them.... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all! **(Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss a sexual assault that occurs in “Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft” to one of the characters which may be a trigger for survivors of sexual assault.)** Joe on Twitter: @um_actually_The Comic Book Rundown on Twitter: @ComicRundownThe Comic Book Rundown: http://comicbookrundown.fireside.fm
This week we start our Drunk Book Club and discuss Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft. Be Sure to Follow us on Social Media Twitter: @FOC_Podcast Facebook: FOCPodcast Instagram: @fortress_of_comictude Music: Aural Bandito --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortress-of-comictude/support
In a shocking twist, the guests introduce a comic book to Matt and Brett. Whoah! Things get downright creepy as the foursome tear into the first Locke & Key mini-series by IDW Publishing. The use of the word “tear” was intentional, because Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez have crafted a suspenseful horror story that is possibly the most intense read this podcast has seen. You can read the first mini-series, “Welcome to Lovecraft”, on Comixology or from Amazon. Jeremy Bent can be seen on the improv team Thank You, Robot and in the web-series Quest For An Unknown Planet. Frank Hejl writes and performs with the sketch team Onassis. They are both members of Bucky, an improv team at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Music: “Everlasting Light” by the Black Keys "Jeremy Bent and Frank Hejl / Locke & Key #1-6 (2008)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/locke-and-key.html
It’s time to talk comics, and boy oh boy do Matt and Brett cover a lot of them in this week’s discussion. Hulk: Season One, Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Gotham Central and Year Ones both Robin and Batgirl. Plus an extensive shout out to colorist extraordinaire Jordie Bellaire and a special drop-in by next week’s guest, Frank Hejl! Next week we’ll be talking about IDW Publishing’s Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriquez. The first volume is titled “Welcome to Lovecraft”; you can get it on Amazon or on Comixology. Music: “All Arise!” by the Decemberists "Renaissance of the Colorist" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/renaissance-of-the-colorist.html
On this episode, the TSP crew discusses Marvel & Image returning to 1995, Fox's terrible penchant for cancelling good TV shows, and the first trade of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's tale of modern gothic horror, Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft!
On this episode, the TSP crew discusses Marvel & Image returning to 1995, Fox's terrible penchant for cancelling good TV shows, and the first trade of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's tale of modern gothic horror, Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft!
In this issue: Fables gets a commercial, Vampires are back, and Locke and Key get inside your head, all in this episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast. NEWS Vertigo does Fables Commercial LINKAGE LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Justice League: Generation Lost #2 Written by KEITH GIFFEN and JUDD WINICK • Art by JOE BENNETT • Cover by TONY HARRIS • Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Spinning out of BRIGHTEST DAY, DC's new biweekly event begins here! Someone is targeting the old members of the defunct Justice League International. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice have to figure out what unseen mastermind is threatening to destroy the entire Super Hero community! There are no gray areas here – it's black and white and red with blood all over for this lost generation of Super Heroes as original JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writer Keith Giffen is joined by superstar scribe Judd Winick (BATMAN, GREEN ARROW) for a new era in excitement! [rating:3/5] Rodrigo American Vampire 3 Written by SCOTT SNYDER and STEPHEN KING • Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE • Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT The era of the American vampire officially begins as Pearl Jones declares war on the powerful coven of vampires that ended her life, and Skinner Sweet declares war on, well, everyone! Scores will be settled in blood in this installment, the third of five over-sized issues featuring stories by author Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. [rating:3/5] Matthew Rise of Arsenal #3 Written by J.T. KRUL • Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA • Cover by GREG HORN Roy Harper's journey into his own heart of darkness continues as Arsenal hits the streets ready to take his revenge on whoever makes the mistake of getting in his way. But what happens when that hit list includes one of his oldest friends – Dick Grayson? It's Arsenal and Batman together, but this ain't no team-up. [rating:0/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Major Spoilers reader, Silvergray suggested we pit Kermit the Frog against Elmo Monster to see who gets the flock knocked out of him. So Major Spoilerite, which side of the ring will you sit on? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Locke and Key: Head Games New York Times bestselling writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, the creators behind the acclaimed Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft, return with the next chapter in the ongoing tale, Head Games. Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father’s murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, little suspecting Zack’s dark secret. Meanwhile, six-year-old Bode Locke tries to puzzle out the secret of the head key, and Uncle Duncan is jarred into the past by a disturbingly familiar face. Open your mind – the head games are just getting started! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: Fables gets a commercial, Vampires are back, and Locke and Key get inside your head, all in this episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast. NEWS Vertigo does Fables Commercial LINKAGE LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Justice League: Generation Lost #2 Written by KEITH GIFFEN and JUDD WINICK • Art by JOE BENNETT • Cover by TONY HARRIS • Variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Spinning out of BRIGHTEST DAY, DC's new biweekly event begins here! Someone is targeting the old members of the defunct Justice League International. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice have to figure out what unseen mastermind is threatening to destroy the entire Super Hero community! There are no gray areas here – it's black and white and red with blood all over for this lost generation of Super Heroes as original JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writer Keith Giffen is joined by superstar scribe Judd Winick (BATMAN, GREEN ARROW) for a new era in excitement! [rating:3/5] Rodrigo American Vampire 3 Written by SCOTT SNYDER and STEPHEN KING • Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE • Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT The era of the American vampire officially begins as Pearl Jones declares war on the powerful coven of vampires that ended her life, and Skinner Sweet declares war on, well, everyone! Scores will be settled in blood in this installment, the third of five over-sized issues featuring stories by author Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. [rating:3/5] Matthew Rise of Arsenal #3 Written by J.T. KRUL • Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA • Cover by GREG HORN Roy Harper's journey into his own heart of darkness continues as Arsenal hits the streets ready to take his revenge on whoever makes the mistake of getting in his way. But what happens when that hit list includes one of his oldest friends – Dick Grayson? It's Arsenal and Batman together, but this ain't no team-up. [rating:0/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Major Spoilers reader, Silvergray suggested we pit Kermit the Frog against Elmo Monster to see who gets the flock knocked out of him. So Major Spoilerite, which side of the ring will you sit on? VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Locke and Key: Head Games New York Times bestselling writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, the creators behind the acclaimed Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft, return with the next chapter in the ongoing tale, Head Games. Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father’s murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, little suspecting Zack’s dark secret. Meanwhile, six-year-old Bode Locke tries to puzzle out the secret of the head key, and Uncle Duncan is jarred into the past by a disturbingly familiar face. Open your mind – the head games are just getting started! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.