People who know me know that I love talking comics. I’m one of those that feel super heroes are our modern day mythology and, man, do I enjoy that mythology. I enjoy it so much I even had a little podcast devoted to the talk of these Gods, Monsters and Heroes. It was a weekly … More The Return of the Comics League (Kind of)
You know that leaked Supergirl pilot. I watched it. And now I’m writing about it. I guess that is how this works. Supergirl Pilot Director: Glen Winter Writer: Andrew Kreisberg Quick Review: The first ten minutes are flat narrated exposition. Then there is a plane crash scene with absolutely no tension. the best part about … More Grumpy Bird Review: Supergirl TV Pilot
The first official bi-weekly episode, Brent and guest: Dave talk some Secret Six by Gail Simone, a little about the Villains United mini, but mostly about the first Secret Six mini from 2006 with art by Brad Walker and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. We say good things. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short … More CLI 30: Secret Six
Mike returns to talk some more Dark Knight but wish more mixed reviews. Or less than reviews. Brent tries hard to stand up for this other Frank Miller work, but well, listen and see. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music … More CLI 25: Batman – Dark Knight Strikes Again
On Sunday I published my first novel, Deadly Troubadours. That took a lot of time and energy not just from me but also from my cover artist. The cover was the last element to be completed before the final file was uploaded. In an interesting (at least to me) coincidence, that is entirely unrelated of … More Cover Controversy: Batgirl #41
Brent welcomes back Edgar to talk about JLA Year One and they have a ball. Expect to hear references to the DCAU and Superfriends. Listen to the end if you want to learn the Spanish language name of Bruce Wayne. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly … More CLI 12: JLA Year One
Brent and Derek read Batman Earth One. And then they regret it. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and performed by Manny Marx. Support the show by buying Batman Earth One volume 1 from Amazon Japan at http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/1401232086/?tag=deadlytroub01-22 Or from … More CLI 11: Batman Earth One
When friend of the show Shanshan said she was watching Arrow, I thought it be fun to see what she thought of Mike Grell’s The Longbow Hunters. Repeating guest Edgar joins in the fun! Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music … More CLI 07: Green Arrow – The Longbow Hunters
The first episode! Raise a glass and read a comic! Join host, Brent, and guest, Lukas, as they discuss what made the opening arc of 2002’s Gotham Central a unique book. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly Troubadours. CLI’s intro and outro music was written and … More CLI 01: Gotham Central
The new season of Arrow has started. I haven’t watched it yet. I might get to it. Maybe. But I have to get this off my chest first. Arrow is not a good show. There. I’ve said it. And I feel good about admitting it. I’ve looked around online and it seems there is a … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Arrow
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