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NEWS

1. The Power Fantasy coming from Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard
2. Two new X-Men team leaders confirmed via ‘Women of Marvel’ #1
3. 'Universal Monsters: Frankenstein' coming August 2024
4. New graphic novel ‘Medusa’ coming October 2024

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Avengers Twilight #3 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)
2. Rare Flavours #4 (Ram V, Filipe Andrade)

Nathan:

1. Spider-Punk: Arms Race #1 (Cody Ziglar, Justin Mason)
2. Avengers Twilight #3 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Godzilla: War For Humanity #4 (Fraser MacLean, Jake Smith)

Dave - Avengers Twilight #3 (Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuna)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Dave: Batman #145 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)
• Nathan: The Spectacular Spider-Men #1 (Greg Weisman, Humberto Ramos)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Ultimate X-Men #1 (Peach Momoko Variant)
2. Nathan: The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 (Marc Aspinall)

Interview - Thundercats - Declan Shalvey - Drew Moss 

Issue #2 out 3/13/2024

1. Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast! To start, the reception has been great for Thundercats, were you guys taken aback?
2. Tell us about your personal histories with this franchise!
3. How do you approach reworking or redesigning a classic character? (Love Tigra’s mustache!)
4. The first issue acts as a bit of a remix of the original pilot, but the ending takes a big swing. Now you’re introducing new characters! How did you decide on this approach?
5. What can fans look forward to with the introduction of Calica?
6. Are there any classic series characters we shouldn’t expect to see?
7. There seems to be a boom for 80s nostalgia with Thundercats, Transformers, etc, why do you think that is?
8. Now that you’re a few months into writing and drawing the series, do you have a favorite character, maybe one that surprises you?

It’s February, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Shredruary” series! Where we cover movies that revolve around music or musicians! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss iconic genre director Walter Hill’s 1984 Rock n’ Roll Fable, Streets of Fire!

A scary biker gang led by an unnerving-yet-alluring Willem Dafoe! A terrifying Ed Begley Jr.! Infectious music from Jim Steinman, Ry Cooder, Dan Hartman, Stevie Nicks, The Blasters, and Boston-based new wave band, Face to Face! Diane Lane looking incredible while playing one of the greatest fictional rock stars of all time! A story out of time, transporting you to a world that feels both nostalgic and somewhat futuristic (for the time it was released at least)! A sonic and visual feast, this movie was made for fans of noirs, cars, and motorcycle bars!

In addition, Alex shares his spoiler-free thoughts on the new Aaron Eckhart action movie, The Bricklayer, and the South Korean revenge thriller, Ballerina!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

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NEWS

1. Blood Hunt tie-in extravaganza!
   1. Marvel reveals ‘Black Panther: Blood Hunt’ #1 tie-in miniseries
   2. ‘Union Jack The Ripper: Blood Hunt’ #1 out May 15
   3. ‘Blood Hunt’ anthology series ‘Blood Hunters’ #1 coming this May
   4. Marvel reveals ‘Midnight Sons: Blood Hunt’ #1 for May release
   5. ​​'Strange Academy: Blood Hunt' revealed for 3 issue miniseries
   6. 'Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt' brings in Morbius!
   7. 'Wolverine: Blood Hunt' announced for June 2024
   8. Plus 7 ongoing series will tie in!
2. Marvel reveals penultimate month of X-Men titles for May 2024
3. Joe Kelly and Adam Kubert team up on 'Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII' #1
4. New DC/Marvel omnibuses to publish in Summer 2024
5. DC Comics Solicitations for May 2024!
   1. It's Superman vs. Lobo in the May 2024 'House of Brainiac' crossover!
   2. Juni Ba’s ‘The Boy Wonder’ DC Black Label series announced
6. Archie Comics 'Judgment Day' horror miniseries launching May 2024
7. Dynamite Comics reveals 'Space Ghost' series coming May 2024
8. ‘Thundercats’ #2 to introduce new character Calica
9. New crime graphic novel 'Houses of the Unholy' by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips announced
10. James Tynion IV launches Tiny Onion independent multimedia company
11. Comic-Con sets sail with Comic-Con: The Cruise in 2025
12. Marvel confirms entire Fantastic Four cast in Valentine’s Day 2024 reveal

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. The Deviant (2023) #4 (James Tynion, Joshua Hixson)
2. Batman (2016) #143 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)

Nathan:

1. Batman: City of Madness #3 (Christian Ward)
2. Batman (2016) #143 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

• Nathan - Batman #143 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)
• Dave - Creepshow (2022): Joe Hill's Wolverton Station (Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella, Michael Walsh)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Dave: Batman #144 (Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino)
• Nathan: Hellblazer: Dead in America #2 (Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: Catwoman #62 (David Nakayama Cover)
• Nathan: The Six Fingers #1 (Sumit Kumar)

Interview - Nicole Maines talks Suicide Squad: Dream Team #1 out March 12 (artist Eddy Barrows) and Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story TPB out April 2 (artist Rye Hickman)

1. Nicole Maines, thank you for being on the AIPT comics podcast for the second time! Nathan and I are big Dreamer fans and have been greatly anticipating your graphic novel for some time, but to start, Suicide Squad: Dream Team is out March 12, can you talk about putting together this very unique lineup for the team?
2. You’re so good at capturing the different voice of each character, I particularly liked Waller, how do you approach writing dialogue?
3. Dreamer is still getting acquainted with her powers, some of which we get to see in new ways thanks to Eddy Burrows in the first issue. Is her acclimation to her powers a central part of her character growth?
4. Shifting gears to Bad Dream, a true origin story for our hero, was there a guiding light as far as its focus and tone?
5. We’re Galaxy stans here at AIPT. Tell us about your convos with Jadzia Axelrod when it came time to incorporate Taylor in the book! How fun was it writing Kat, Yvette, and Taylor?
6. The ball in Bad Dream is one of the most joyful things I’ve seen in a comic book. Did you draw on any of your own experiences in building a found family or friend group in this section of the book?
7. Did you and Rye do a lot of back and forth coming up with the unbelievable outfits and crowd scenes here? Take us through your collaboration in general! The dream sequences are gorgeous too.
8. If Bad Dream was a song, what would it be and why?

It’s February, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Shredruary” series! Where we cover movies that revolve around music or musicians! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss 2001’s satirical musical comedy, Josie and the Pussycats!

Endless product placement! A classic and catchy soundtrack that features Letters to Cleo’s Kay Hanley and (we think) Matthew Sweet! A consistently funny movie that effortlessly bounces between witty, subversive moments and silly, slapstick comedy! Fun, creative direction from Can’t Hardly Wait’s Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont! A perfect cast that includes Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Parker Posey, Alan Cumming, Missi Pyle, possibly the greatest boy band of all time, Dujour, and the vocal talents of Mr. Moviefone! A misunderstood, ahead of its time gem - with a sweet message about being true to yourself and not getting caught in the cogs of consumerism - that has found the cult following it deserves despite its disappointing box office!

In addition, Tim shares his spoiler-free thoughts on 1988’s Alien Nation and the Oscar-winning cinematographer of Cool as Ice, while Alex talks about Shin Ultraman, Knight and Day, The Beekeeper, and Sniper G.R.I.T.!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

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NEWS

1. Rob Liefeld is retiring from drawing and writing Marvel’s Deadpool
2. David Michelinie returns for 'Venom: Separation Anxiety' in May 2024
3. Garth Ennis returns to Marvel with 'Get Fury' starting May 1
4. Chip Zdarsky was the first choice to write ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ 2024
5. Marvel teases over 20 ‘Blood Hunt’ tie-ins coming
6. It’s Dr. Doom vs. Galactus in Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greene’s ‘Doom’ #1
7. Feast your eyes on May 2024 Ultimate Spider-Man, X-Men, and Black Panther details
8. Vault Comics makes 'Barbaric: Born in Blood' #1 free to retailers
9. Fantasy western 'Ain’t No Grave' rides into comic shops May 8th
10. Titan Comics reveals ‘Martin Scorsese’ graphic novel coming October 2024

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Dark Spaces: Dungeon #3 (Scott Snyder, Hayden Sherman)
2. Fantastic Four #17 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)

Nathan:

1. Dark Spaces: Dungeon #3 (Scott Snyder, Hayden Sherman)
2. The One Hand #1 (Ram V, Laurence Campbell, Lee Loughridge)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - The Cull #5 (Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis)

Dave - Fantastic Four #17 (Ryan North, Carlos Gomez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: The Infernals #1 (Ryan Parrott, Noah Gardner, John Pearson)
2. Nathan: Batman: City of Madness #3 (Christian Ward)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: The Deviant #4 (Cover B Matt Lesniewski Variant)
2. Nathan: Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu: Gang War #3 (David Aja)

Interview: Ed Brisson talks about The Displaced, working with artist Luca Casalanguida, Predator, and more!

Sins of the Salton Sea - Out now!

1. Ed Brisson, thanks for being on the AIPT comics podcast. We both read The displaced, love its trippy twilight zone vibe, what would be the elevator pitch to a reader so as to not give too much away?
2. Oshawa Ontario is a very real place, what made you set it in this location? 6
3. The dynamics of these characters is compelling, which character did you start with when fleshing the cast out?
4. Luca Casalanguida captures a certain level of realism in each panel be it the dashboard of a car, or the trees surrounding the site of the event. What made them the right fit for this project?
5. For anyone who has faced a natural disaster be it a hurricane or tornado, the trauma and emotions these characters go through feels so real and genuine. Have you gone through something like this, albeit less sci-fi in nature?
6. There’s so much backstory implied here. How far out (and back) have you plotted this out?
7. Predator: The Last Hunt #1 is launching later this month, and it’s exciting to see you flesh out Theta in this ongoing journey. What can you say about this third miniseries to get fans hype?
8. Do you see yourself wrapping up Theta’s story any time soon?
9. Give us the scoop, Ed, is there an Alien vs. Predator comic in the works?!
10. Anything else to plug today?

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NEWS

1. Venom vs. Carnage: Symbiote bloodbath crossover coming March 2024
2. 'X-Men: The Animated Series' manga getting deluxe edition in fall 2024
3. ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ comics series coming July 2024
4. ‘TMNT: The Last Ronin’ only non-manga best selling graphic novel of 2023 in the top 10
5. Classic comic adaptation ‘Rogue Trooper’ wraps principal photography
6. 1980s nostalgia and cyberpunk-style infuse in 'The Midnight: Shadows'
7. Chip Zdarsky reveals Katie Kubert stepping in as interim Batman editor

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Marvel's Voices: Legends #1 (Various)
2. Alan Scott, Green Lantern #4 (Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey)

Nathan:

1. Moon Man #1 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Marco Locati)
2. Alan Scott, Green Lantern #4 (Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Batman Superman World’s Finest 2024 Annual #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Jorge Fornes)

Dave - Wolverine #42 (Ben Percy, Victor LaValle, Cory Smith)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Batman #142 (Chip Zdarsky, Andrea Sorrentino, Guiseppe Camuncoli)
2. Nathan: Ultimate Black Panther #1 (Bryan Hill, Stefano Caselli)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #3 (Rossmo Cover)
2. Nathan: DC’s How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1 (Christian Ward)

Interview: Zac Thompson (artist Daniel Irizarri) Out February 20 - CEMETERY KIDS DON’T DIE #1 – a near-future descent into a terrifying digital world where each new level has killer consequences! Plunging deep into the uncanny borderlands between science fiction and horror

1. Please welcome Zac Thompson, your sixth time on the show! To start, Cemetery Kids Don’t Die is out February 20th, blending a 21st century future, with a gaming system called Dreamwave. Where did the idea for this series start?
2. Cemetery Kids Don’t Die is such a great title, did you have it settled right off the bat or did it come organically as you were crafting the story?
3. There’s an organic nature to Dreamwave, it looks like a creature you put on your head, how important was it for you to have an organic approach to this tech?
4. Without knowing the dangers of Dreamwave, would you boot up into a system like this one?
5. Dreamwave feels like an organic (sorry for the pun) direction for a game like Baldurs Gate 3 to evolve into, how much research went into gaming be it RPGs and fantasy to develop this story?
6. Back in December AIPT exclusively revealed designs by Daniel Irizarri. Can you talk about the process of crafting the looks of the in game characters and the characters playing the game?
7. I think fans of D&D will love this, there’s a heavy vibe of that going on, do you play D&D and if so, what’s your favorite character class?
8. You’ve talked before on this show about your mood board, what sort of movies, tv, or comics did you have up while writing this series? 
9. If Cemetery Kids Don’t Die was a song what would it be and why?
10. Zac, do you have any other projects you’d like to plug today?

It’s January, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies Podcast’s “Uncannuary” series! Where we cover movies that feature superheroes or vigilantes, either adapted from comics or created specifically for the big screen! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the 1994 supernatural-action-bummer-noir, The Crow!

An iconic soundtrack! A city so dangerous and depressing it’ll make you want to move to Gotham! Terrifying, heartless villains! Amazing cinematography and production design! Great action and stunts, including what may be the best rooftop-running scenes of all time! Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, David Patrick Kelly, Tony Todd, and what would have been a star-making performance from the late Brandon Lee! A borderline miracle in terms of quality (considering the mid-production tragedy), this dark, sad, somewhat funny, and surprisingly sweet story gives you a totally different kind of comic book movie!

In addition, Matt, Tim, and Alex share their favorite movies of 2023!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

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NEWS

1. The Hood is the next Ghost Rider starting in March 2024
2. Watch 'Spider-Punk: Arms Race' #1 trailer
3. Marvel released Ultimate Spider-Man #4 cover art and teaser
4. Marvel reveals new designs for upcoming 'What If?...Venom' #1
5. Get hype, Marvel releases 'Fall of the House of X' and 'Rise of the Powers of X' #4 art
6. Jorge Corona joins Daniel Warren Johnson’s ‘Transformers’ #7 as series artist
7. IDW and Paramount sign renewal deal for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics
8. IDW dishes on ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ #150
9. DC Comics to release new edition of ‘Prez: Setting a Dangerous President’
10. New true crime graphic novel ‘Dr. Werthless: The Man Who Studied Murder’ coming summer 2024
11. Next movie monster series ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ coming April 24

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)
2. Sensational She-Hulk (2023) #4 (Rainbow Rowell, Ig Guara)

CJ:

1. Rise of the Powers of X #1 (Kieron Gillen, R.B. Silva)
2. Action Comics #1061 (Jason Aaron, John Timms)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

CJ - Uncle Ben is alive?! (Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)

Dave - Transformers #4 (Daniel Warren Johnson)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Avengers: Twilight #1 (Daniel Acuna, Chip Zdarsky)
2. CJ: Cobra Commander #1 (Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Wonder Woman #5 (Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey Cover)
2. CJ: James Bond 007 #1 (Dave Johnson Cover)

Interview: Kill Your Darlings - Robert Quinn, Ethan S. Smith, Griffin Sheridan (Kill Your Darlings #5 out next week) Issue 5 - January 17th 

1. Thanks for being on the podcast… for the second time! For those unacquainted with Kill Your Darlings, could you give us the elevator pitch?
2. If you had to sum up the difference between Act One and Act Two of the story in a word, what would it be?
3. The series has spanned multiple time periods, do you guys have a corkboard with red string going this way and that?
4. You’re coming off issue #4, which features people being ripped in half, magic swords, and lots of action, with previous issues being a bit more exploratory of the world and character. What went into thinking about plotting the larger story in this way?
5. 10
6. 11
7. Bob, your work drawing the sword fight is exceptional, to the point where I wondered, did you swing a big sword around to get the right amount of momentum in the body language?
8. At the core of this story is trauma and seemingly the spill off on our main character. Is this something you draw from your personal life, or were you inspired by something to go this route?
9. It appears the goopy rainbow stuff is evil or related to the enemy. What’s your beef with rainbows y’all!?
10. Issue #5 shifts gears again to another time and place, care to tease what’s to come this new comic book day?
11. The next two issues really go hand in hand with each other. What made 8 issues the right amount for this series?
12. What would the annual issue be?

It’s January, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Uncannuary” series! Where we cover movies based on comic books or original ideas with similarly “superhuman” characters! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the martial arts/creature FX direct-to-video classic, Guyver: Dark Hero!

Some of the greatest laser-graffiti you’ve ever seen! A pulsating neck wound! Squibs! Theme music that will live in your brain for days after watching! Ancient alien lore that almost makes Ridley Scott’s Prometheus look like a more expensive remake with fewer jump kicks! A borderline miracle of low-budget cinema filled with charm and glorious fight choreography! One of the original “soft reboots,” packed with incredible creature FX - including the stunning Guyver suit - all brought to you by FX legend and director Steve Wang! Are you currently surrounded by people who are secretly giant monsters called Zoanoids? This movie probably won’t help you confirm, but it can’t hurt to try!

In addition, Matt shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Leave the World Behind and Saltburn, while Alex does the same for Ferrari, Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!

NEWS

1. Marvel Solicitations for March 2024! 8:30
   1. Marvel announces Christos Gage and Yildiray Çinar’s 'WEAPON X-MEN' #1
   2. ​​Spooky-Man and Cyborg Spider-Man revealed in ‘Edge of Spider-Verse’ #2
   3. ‘X-Men ’97’ comes to comics in March 2024
2. 'Deadpool' #1 gets new creative team for April 2024
3. New ongoing series 'Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider' coming April 2024
4. X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White reveals he’s begun work on Venom and Hulk
5. New DSTLRY series 'White Boat' coming March 2024
6. James Tynion IV and Christian Ward’s ‘Spectrograph’ coming April 2024
7. DSTLRY announces 'The Blood Brothers Mother' for May 2024
8. ‘Monsters Are My Business (And Business is Bloody)’ announced at Dark Horse
9. 'Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down' returns to Twilight City in 2024

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Timeless #1 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Juann Cabal)
2. Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #8 (Various)

Nathan:

1. Alan Scott: Green Lantern #3 (Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey)
2. Duke #1 (Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Predator Vs. Wolverine #4 (Benjamin Percy, Ken Lashley, Kei Zama, Gavin Guidry)

Dave - Carnage #2 (Torunn Gronbekk, Pere Perez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Kid Venom: Origins #1 (Taigami)
2. Nathan: Detective Comics #1080 (Ram V, Mike Perkins, Jason Shawn Alexander, Dan Watters, Christopher Mitten)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Batman #141 (Felipe Massafera)
2. Nathan: Ghostlore #7 (Adam Gorham)

Interview: Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly - Duke #1 Out December 27th

1. Thanks for being on the AIPT Comics podcast, to start, when did you guys get the call, aka conscripted to join the Duke project?
2. Did you get to put your own take on it, completely free, or was there a starting point given by Robert Kirkman or Hasbro?
3. As someone who loved the toys but only remembers the cartoon lessons that ended episodes I have to say this first issue is exciting. A thriller, what made you take this angle on Duke?
4. Tom, there’s a lot on your plate, from recreating classic vehicles to possibly updating costumes and looks. What has been the most fun to take on?
5. Probably an impossible question, but did you have a favorite GI Joe growing up?
6. There’s a definitive color story going on here via Jordie Bellaire, the crips oranges lend a certain feel. What is the team going for with how this book is colored?
7. The GI Joe haters might say, “this property is just a bunch of human soldiers without powers running around.” What do you say to them?
8. It’s well known at this point the Decepticons will be acquiring energy via Cobra, or in some capacity that is what’s going on. It’s early yet, but how do you integrate a multi-story robot into a gritty espionage story like Duke?

BEST COMIC BOOKS OF 2023

Best Single Issue

Nathan: Batman: City of Madness #1 (Christian Ward)

Dave: Batman: City of Madness #1 (Christian Ward)

Best Graphic Novel

Dave: I Am Stan by Tom Scioli

Nathan: ​​Danger and Other Unknown Risks (Ryan North, Erica Henderson)

Best Writer

Nathan: Kelly Thompson (The Cull, Birds of Prey, Black Cloak)

Dave: Tom King (Wonder Woman, Danger Street, Animal Pound, Gotham City Year One, Human Target, Batman Brave and the Bold)

Best Artist

Nathan: Peach Momoko (A zillion covers this year, Star Wars Visions, Extreme Venomverse, Demon War)

Dave: Stevan Subic (The Riddler: Year One)

Best Series 

Dave: Danger Street (Tom King, Jorge Fornes)

Nathan: Fantastic Four (Ryan North, Iban Coello, Ivan Fiorelli)

Best Anthology

Nathan: Xino (Various)

Dave: Batman: Brave and the Bold (Various!)

Best Letterer

Nathan: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou 

Dave: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Literally everything he does)

Best Colors

Nathan: Tamra Bonvillain (World’s Finest, Batman, Fire & Ice, DC Pride, Animal Pound)

Dave: Jordie Bellaire (BoP, World’s Finest Teen Titans, Phantom Road, Assassin's Apprentice W0rldtr33)

Best Comics film or TV?

Dave: Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Nathan: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Best Comics Event?

Dave: Fall of X (Children of the Atom, Alpha Flight, Uncanny Avengers, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant, Jean Grey)

Nathan: Knight Terrors

Wild card options: 

Most improbable survival

Nathan: Everyone - DCeased: War of the Undead Gods

Dave: Daredevil

Most gruesome death 

Dave: The X-Men at the Hellfire Gala

Nathan: The X-Men at the Hellfire Gala

Favorite couple

Nathan: Iceman and Romeo

Dave: The couple in Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto (Yuta and Eri)

Best Reboot/Relaunch

Dave: Clobberin’ Time - Steve Skroce

Nathan: Hawkgirl, Alan Scott

Best Newcomer

Dave: DSTLRY 

Nathan: Iman Vellani

Biggest Surprise

Spider-Man Reign 2 Announced 

Tom Brevoort named X-Men editor

It’s December, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Holidanger” series! Where we cover the best kind of holiday movie: the ones where lives are on the line! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Tim Burton’s surprisingly dark and adult Christmas-themed sequel, Batman Returns!

Incredible production design that brings the snowy and fantastical Gotham City to life! One of Danny Elfman’s greatest scores! (Mostly) relatable villains the audience and even Batman can sympathize with! Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken, and a movie-stealing performance from Michelle Pfeiffer! Finally, a superhero movie with multiple scenes that take place on rooftops! A relic from a time when superhero movies had to appeal to wide audiences without relying on fan service! A misunderstood sequel with horror elements, adult themes, and a mini rom-com hidden within that’s finally getting the appreciation it deserves!

In addition, Alex shares his spoiler-free thoughts on The Holdovers and Godzilla Minus One, while both Alex and Tim talk about John Woo’s return to American action cinema with Silent Night!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

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NEWS

1. J.M. DeMatteis to write 'Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin' in 2024
2. 'Giant-Size' anniversary continues with 'Giant-Size Hulk' #1 in April
3. Marvel reveals first-look at Ultimate Storm in ‘Ultimate Black Panther’ #3
4. Full March 2024 DC Comics solicitations: Batman is a prisoner and gets ‘Dark Age’ special
5. DC reveals designs and more for ‘Suicide Squad: Dream Team’
6. DC Comics’ ‘Ape-ril Special’ monkeys around on April Fools 2024
7. Kickstarter Alert: ‘ODB: ODDITIES, DISCORD, & B-SIDES – LYRICAL RUCKUS IN THE CITY’
8. ​​Pornsak Pichetshote brings 'Man's Best' to BOOM! Studios
9. IDW celebrates 25 years with new logo and solicits catalog
10. ‘Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II’ coming April 2024

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Dark Spaces: Dungeon #2 (Scott Snyder, Hayden Sherman)
2. Batman City of Madness #2 (Christian Ward)

Nathan:

1. Batman City of Madness #2 (Christian Ward)
2. Spider-Gwen: Smash #1 (Melissa Flores, Enid Balam)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 (Cody Ziglar, Federico Vicentini)

Dave - Immortal Thor #5 (Al Ewing, Martin Coccolo)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: The Deviant #2 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)
2. Nathan: Ninjak: Superkillers #1 (Jeff Parker, Mike Norton)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Daredevil: Black Armor #2 (Martin Coccolo Stormbreakers Cover)
2. Nathan: Spine-Tingling Spider-Man #3 (Juan Ferreyra)

Interview: Jason Aaron, Batman: Off World #2 (out Dec 19, Action Comics in 2024); Action Comics #1061 out January 9th

1. Jason, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast again! Batman Off World #1 is out now, conratz on pulling off a compelling and different kind of Batman story!
2. As far as pitches are concerned, was Off World your first pitch to DC?
3. The story picks up with Batman only 1 year into his tenure as a superhero, what were the factors in setting the story at this point in time?
4. I saw you had mentioned in a previous interview your love of Atari Force, is there any desire to ask DC to dust it off and give you a whirl writing a new series? 
5. There’s something so primal about how you write Batman, reminding me of Batman vs. Predator in some respects. What goes into writing Batman in a state of constantly improving on himself?
6. There are a lot of different alien races in Batman Off-World, one of which is the Branx created by Marv Wolfman, George Pérez, did you have to dig deep into your research to pick which aliens to add to the story?
7. How do you balance the grounded nature of batman with, aliens and spaceships?
8. I saw some commotion on Reddit around Ione and Batman kissing on a cover, what kind of woman do you think can steal Batman’s heart?
9. Switching gears to Action Comics #1061, I adore what you’re doing with Bizarro, and similar to Batman Off-World, you’re dealing with another alien world, this time Sorcerers' World. Is it fair to say you’re interest lies with alien worlds and characters at DC Comics?
10. Do you have a favorite Bizarro story?  
11. John Timms brings a lot of dynamic action in the first issue of the story arc, is there a panel or page where he blew your expectations away?
12. Do you have a method in writing Bizarro dialogue, like do you write the dialogue than reverse it?

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NEWS

1. Dark Horse adds 'Millarworld' to growing stable of imprints in 2024
2. Artist Ivan Reis reveals he no longer works for DC Comics
3. Peter Snejbjerg joins Ghost Machine for 'Hornsby & Halo'
4. Marvel sheds light on ‘Fall of the House of X’ #3 and ‘Rise of the Powers of X’ #3
5. Everything we know about X-Men comics out March 2024
6. Steve Ditko estate and Marvel reach settlement over Spider-Man and Doctor Strange

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. The Hunger and the Dusk #4 (G. Willow Wilson, Christian Wildgoose)
2. X-Men #29 (Gerry Duggan, Joshua Cassara)

Nathan:

1. Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1 (Jeff Parker, Michele Bandini)
2. Marvel’s Voices: The Avengers #1 (Various)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Kill Your Darlings #3 (Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Bob Quinn, John J. Hill)

Dave - Batman #140 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Batman: City of Madness #2 (Christian Ward)
2. Nathan: Action Comics #1060 (various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Green Lantern #6 (Jeff Spokes Santa Card Stock Cover)
2. Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #3 (Dani)

Interview: Pine and Merrimac - Kyle Starks (out  January 3, 2024, FOC Monday!) - Fran Galan

1. Kyle, thanks for returning to guest on the AIPT Comics podcast! To start, you’re a busy guy who has written so many kinds of stories, and with Pine and Merrimac out in January I’m curious, how long has this story been kicking around in your head?
2. I love a wife guy. Any chance we’ll see more of their first case together?
3. Fran Galan’s art is spectacular, the use of color so great, what would you say the visual “vibe” is for the series?
4. Do you have any favorite detective stories, be it comics, movies, or TV?
5. There’s a missing persons case in the first issue, how much research goes into real-life cases to know you’ve got the right angle on a mystery?
6. Maybe it’s because it’s the end of the year and end-of-year lists are coming out, but I need to ask: have you played Alan Wake 2, the year's best detective video game?
7. Back in October, you wrapped up Peacemaker tries hard. With six issues under your belt, do you feel like you understand the character even better?
8. You’re also writing a Wild Dog story that kicked off in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #7, the first chapter has such great cadence and pace, what makes Wild Dog so fun to write?
9. If detective agency Pine and Merrimac had to take on a case with Peacemaker OR Wild Dog, would they take it?

It’s December, so that means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Holidanger” series! Where we cover the best kind of holiday movie: the ones where lives are on the line! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Richard Donner’s surprisingly dark and funny modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic, Scrooged!

A wonderful cast that features Bill Murray at what may be his all-time scummiest! A fake Lee Majors action movie! Bob Goulet's Old Fashioned Cajun Christmas! Timeless special effects mixed with classic Hollywood cinematography! The best interpretation of A Christmas Carol that doesn’t include Muppets! A perfect Christmas movie that captures the spirit of the season while also being oddly terrifying, funny, and deep! A mashup of several genres that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy while also scaring the “Dickens” out of you!

In addition, Alex shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Blue Beetle, Equalizer 3, and Eli Roth’s long-awaited Thanksgiving!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

This is a can't-miss interview. We dig into so much, including his recent and upcoming Dark Horse Comics work, all of which expands on his Askewniverse. That universe grows with Quick Stops ll out in comic shops on December 13th. We also dig into his work at DC Comics and Marvel Comics, how his films have touched on comics and so much more.

If you're a Kevin Smith superfan, you do not want to miss this chat as we also run through a questionnaire so that, by the end, he will be known. 

Interview: Kevin Smith - ‘Masquerade’ and ‘Quick Stops’ Secret Stash Press

1. On with us is the man who needs no introduction, Kevin Smith, thank you for being on the AIPT comics podcast! Secret Stash Press celebrated its first year at Dark Horse on November 2, congrats on that.
2. If Secret Stash Press had a mission statement, what would it be?
3. Tell us about the collaboration process with your creative teams. How do books like Maskerade and Quick Stops come together?
4. What do you think it is about your characters that makes them so malleable for different mediums?
5. You’re insanely busy with your theater, your own podcasts, and more, are there any must-pull comics you keep up with monthly either from the big 2 or indies? 

Rapid Fire Question Round:

• Best sandwich?
• What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?
• Apples or oranges?
• What is the scariest animal?
• Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?
• What do you think happens when we die?
• Favorite action movie?
• Favorite smell?
• Least favorite smell?
• Flat or sparkling?
• Most used app on your phone?
• If you could have dinner with any three characters you’ve written before, who would they be and why?
• You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?
• What number am I thinking of?
• Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

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NEWS

1. Watch ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ trailer, see interior art, and more here
2. Elvira takes on H.P. Lovecraft in new Dynamite comics series
3. 'Predator: The Last Hunt' #1 launching four-issue series in February
4. Vault’s ‘Beyond Real’ #1 reaches 100,000 FOC orders
5. Comic Book Page Rates again: lower than they were 14 years ago

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Somna #1 (Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay)
2. Hack/Slash: Back to School #2 (Zoe Thorogood)

Nathan:

1. Mortal Terror #1 (Christopher Golden, Tim Lebbon, Peter Bergting)
2. Lunar Lodge #1 (Tyler Marceca, Mirko Colak)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Hack/Slash: Back to School #2 (Zoe Thorogood)

Dave - Incredible Hulk #6 (Nic Klein, Phillip Kennedy Johnson)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Titans: Beast World #1 (Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis)
2. Nathan: Howard the Duck #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Giant Robot Hellboy #2 (Geof Darrow)
2. Nathan: Batman ‘89: Echoes #1 (Joe Quinones)

Interview: Kraig Rasmussen - Monkey Gong Comics Club

1. Kraig Rasmussen, thanks for being our guest on the AIPT Comics podcast. To start, what made now the right time for The Monkeygong Comics Club?
2. I love this sentiment in the press release: “Subscriptions are crowdfunding in its purest form, it’s a forever presale.” How did working with crowdfunding sites like Zoop prepare you to set out on your own like this?
3. Tell us about the books you have coming in the first wave of MCC.
4. Your sci-fi work is trippy and out there, how would you describe your art and approach to sci-fi?
5. You’re also mailing comics and sketches to folks, how big is your operation to get all this content out there?
6. What are some of your long-term goals for Monkeygong Comics Club?
7. Are you an avid comics reader, what are you reading right now? 
8. Where else can people find your work?

Welcome to the AIPT Comics podcast, your weekly recap of news, reviews, and more! This week, Darcy Van Poelgeest joins the show to talk Lotaus Land, his new series launched this week at BOOM! Studios. We dig into noir, why Vancouver was the setting, and working with artist Caio Filipe.

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NEWS

1. Rob Liefeld’s Heroes Reborn cover sells for $132,000
2. Marvel February 2024 solicitations
   1. Marvel unveils new details on all X-Men titles out February 2024
   2. 'Spectacular Spider-Men' #1 swings in March 2024
3. ‘Ghost Rider’ relaunching in March 2024 by Ben Percy and Danny Kim
4. Marvel unveils Free Comic Book Day 2024 offerings
5. DC Comics February 2024 solicitations
   1. Prequel comic 'Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum' coming February 6, 2024
   2. New weekly story ‘The Joker Year One’ coming to ‘Batman’ in February 2024
6. New ‘Creepshow’ one-shot coming via Joe Hill, Michael Walsh & Jason Ciaramella
7. 'Golgotha Motor Mountain' announced at IDW for March 2024
8. Prequel comic ‘John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando: Rise of the Sludge God’ coming March 2024
9. Dark Horse series ‘Ghostbusters: Back in Town’ bridges new ‘Ghostbusters’ movies
10. 'The Goon: Them That Don’t Stay Dead' coming March 2024
11. All-ages Oni comics series ‘Cemetery Kids Don’t Die’ #1 coming February 2024
12. RIP Comixology: App to no longer exist starting December 4, 2023

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Immortal Thor (2023) #4 (Al Ewing, Martin Coccolo)
2. Daredevil (2023) #3 (Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder, Farid Karami)

Nathan:

1. Fantastic Four #13 (Ryan North, Iban Coello)
2. Chilling Adventures Presents: Welcome to Riverdale #1 (Amy Chase, Liana Kangas, Ellie Wright, Jack Morelli)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Star Wars Visions: Peach Momoko #1 (Peach Momoko)

Dave - Deadpool: Seven Slaughters (2023) #1 (Steve Foxe and Gerardo Sandoval story)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #38 (Zeb Wells, Ed McGuinness)
2. Nathan: The Holy Roller #1 (Andy Samberg, Rick Remender, Joe Trohman, Roland Boschi)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Wolverine #39 (EM Gist Knight's End Cover)
2. Nathan: Daredevil: Black Armor #1 (Gustavo Duarte)

Interview: Darcy Van Poelgeest - Lotus Land #1 - Out November 15 - Artist: Caio Filipe

1. Darcy, thanks for being our guest on the AIPT Comics podcast, to start, would you describe Lotus Land as a noir, or maybe more simply, how would you describe it?
2. How did you approach crafting a futuristic dystopia, where did you start?
3. Tell us about your collaboration with Caio Filipe. 
4. As a huge fan of film noir, and having studied it in college, do you have any favorites?
5. What made Vancouver the right location for this narrative?
6. The first issue summary uses the term “ultramodern decay,” can you unpack that a little bit and what it means in this series?
7. I love thinking about casting to figure out the voice of a character, have you thought about who would play Bennie Strikman in a movie?
8. There’s an interesting blend of tech seen in the first issue, like hologram monitors, flying cars…did you have a specific level of tech in mind when fleshing out the world?
9. Would you say there’s themes of tech vs. nature in this series?

In the first ‘Xenovember’ episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Ridley Scott’s second prequel to his 1979 masterpiece, Alien, the divisive sci-fi horror film, Alien: Covenant!

Yet another wonderful score! Moments of true tension and chaotic horror! Beautiful cinematography and production design! Some of the worst vicarious back pain you’ll ever experience! Questionable character decisions mixed with solid performances and compelling human drama! Michael Fassbender in dual roles that are equally riveting and perfectly contrast each other! One of the most iconic flute-related scenes/lines in movie history! Somewhat unclear musings on the dangers of artificial intelligence and the concepts of sentience, creation, life, and death! Was this simply a way for Ridley Scott to make a quick buck and ensure funding for future projects? Does the demystification of the xenomorph continue to harm the series? Would Alien: Covenant be an easier watch for non-Alien fans?! 

In addition, Tim shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Death Becomes Her, while Alex briefly discusses Talk to Me, Killers of the Flower Moon, and David Fincher’s new Netflix movie, The Killer!

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.

Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

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NEWS

1. Rob Liefeld's Captain America 'Heroes Reborn' cover-up for auction and up to 13K!
2. X-Men: Forever’ promises to answer Krakoa’s darkest truths starting March 20th
3. ‘Black Widow & Hawkeye’ coming March 2024
4. Read Peach Momoko’s X-Men backup story from ‘Ultimate Universe’ #1 for free
5. Vault Comics and Aethon partner to publish new comics, ebooks, audiobooks and graphic novels
6. DC Comics announces DC Compact Comics graphic novels starting June 2024
7. DC to release 64-page ‘Wonder Woman: Outlaw’ issues collecting issue 1 and 2

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Detective Comics #1076 (Ram V, Dan Watters, Jason Shawn Alexander, Liam Sharp, Christopher Mitten)
2. Spider-Boy #1 (Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Ty Templeton)

Nathan:

1. Canary #1 (Scott Snyder, Dan Panosian)
2. Blood Commandment #1 (Szymon Kudranski)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Detective Comics (2016) #1076 (Dan Watters, Liam Sharp)

Dave - Detective Comics (2016) #1076 (Ram V, Jason Shawn Alexander)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Zawa + The Belly of the Beast #1 (Michael Dialynas)
2. Nathan: What If…? Dark: Tomb of Dracula #1 (Marv Wolfman, David Cutler)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Dark Ride #9 (Riley Rossmo)
2. Nathan: Army of Darkness Forever #2 (Arthur Suydam)

Interview: Rob Williams and Pye Parr ‘Petrol Head’ out November 8

1. What is the fascination with fast cars and racing in our world’s culture, do you think?
2. What was the first bud of an idea for Petrol Head, and how did it evolve once Pye finished the first issue?
3. What other extreme sports have happened before the Petrol Head races?
4. Humans would definitely still go for the old types of entertainment, regardless of the environmental cost, right? 
5. I love Head’s design. Where did the idea for two different eye shapes come from?
6. Are there any challenges to getting a character like PH to emote?
7. I imagine there are some fun brainstorming sessions to come up with the car and bot designs. Walk us through your collaboration process!
8. The colors in this book are insane in the best possible way. How did you come up with the palette of this world?
9. Is there anything you learned about your own work after working on this project? 
10. If Petrol Head was adapted into TV or film, who would you love see direct?
11. Anything else to plug?