In which the Force is strong in our heroes, and Charles clearly holds a grudge against Tony Stark. Jav picked Secret Invasion to read and both he and Charles loved the arc and Charles was happy Jav didn’t ask him to read every comic in that event (but Charles probably already has). Charles attempted to out nerd Jav by suggesting the beginning of the first Darth Vader comic run, where he must earn his red lightsaber. Secret Invasion Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Leinil Francis Yu Darth Vader Written by Charles Soule Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Two comics enter and two comics were discussed as usual. We don’t have the ability to dispose of a comic and Jav would never want to and Charles would at least feel guilty. Both comics were enjoyed by both hosts and much merriment was had along the way. Spider-Man Kraven’s Last Hunt Written by Marc DeMatteis Art by Mike Zeck ElephantMen Written by Richard Starkings Art by Moritat
In which our heroes discuss two DC comics Batman: Court of Owls and John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Original Sins. Both were liked by both Charles and Jav although Jav clearly hated the art in the Batman arc saying the artist was only borderline great. Batman: The Court of Owls Issues 1-7 Written by Scott Snyder Art by Greg Capullo John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Original Sins Written by Jamie Delano Art by John Ridgway
Prepare to break the fourth wall as Jav and Charles talk about John Byrne’s She-Hulk run from the 80s. Then they discuss a much newer comic set much earlier in 1939 called Pulp and it was just that, a pulpy masterpiece from Ed Brubaker. Pulp Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips The Sensational She-Hulk Art and Writing by John Byrne
Episode 4 Buckle up buckaroos it’s long one. Our heroes finally talk about The Dark Night Returns and talk they do. Surprisingly enough they liked it. Then they talk about a Superman arc Panic in the Sky which was a lot of fun to read and discuss. The Dark Knight Returns Written and Drawn by Frank Miller Superman: Panic in the Sky By Ordway, Grummett & Hazlewood