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Now displaying: December, 2023
Dec 29, 2023

Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel finish the year off with a HUGE spotlight for DC Comics titles dropping the week of December 26, 2022. A full slate with 17 issue to chat about. We get the end of the epic run on Action Comics form Phillip Kennedy Johnson, while Beast World and Amazon Attacks keep the action going for DC's two current big events. Cyborg and Batman Beyond both come to satisfying conclusions and Alan Scott Green Lantern is trending in that direction as well. Penguin, this week, spotlights a lesser known DC antagonist that appears to have a big role upcoming in the title and we can't wait. Join us to hear about these books and more.

Dec 25, 2023

The Finder

Writer - Christos Gage, Artist - Tomas Giorello, Color Artist - Diego Rodriguez, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

 

Jace and Rocky celebrate Christmas with what may be the best Bad Idea comic of all. Non-stop action, a nuanced villain and so much potential for the story to continue. Add to that some next level line and color work and you have yourself something very, very special. HIGHEST possible recommendation.

Dec 24, 2023

Burning Man

Writer - Peter Milligan, Artist - Juan Jose Ryp, Color Artist - Andrew Dalhouse, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

 

Jace and Rocky are back on Christmas Eve to chat about Burning Man. This story has all the classic beats from a deal with the devil you would expect, but there are plenty of fresh ideas to make it unpredictable and the line and color work bring the action together to make for a real page-turner. Once again showing that Bad Idea and it's creator know how to create one hell of a comic it the cliffhanger ending than can lea to many paths forward that is most memorable. We can't wait to see how it all turns out in the end.

Dec 23, 2023

Passive Aggressive

Writer - Matt Kindt, Artist - David Laptham, Letterer - Troy Peteri

 

Jace and Rocky continue the 12 Days of The Comic Source Presents: Bad Idea by diving into the world of Hero Trade. We get another interesting marketing and distribution aspect to a Bad Idea book as there are actually two versions of this book. One takes a look at the story through the eyes of the aggressive protagonist, while the other focus on the more passive of the two lead characters. It makes for a very interesting and unique way to look at events. Seen through the eyes of different characters, the same events can be seen so differently.

Dec 22, 2023

Pyrate Queen #'s 1-4

Writer - Peter Milligan, Artist - Adam Pollina, Color Artist - Tamra Bonvillain, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

Jace and Rocky chat about Pyrate Queen and the well loved plot points of any great pirate comics, action, high seas adventure and revenge! This is a superb story with a surprise twist towards the end brought to life brilliantly by fantastic line and color work.

Dec 21, 2023

Jace and Rocky chat about Monster Kill Squad on the latest 12 Days of the Comic Source Podcast. As the guys continue to explore the Bad Idea catalog, Rocky once again has his favorite series from the publisher. The most traditional feeling story so far with incredible art and fantastic character work. 

Dec 20, 2023

Refuse 

Writer - Matt Kindt, Art & Colors - Marguerite Sauvage, Letterer - Dave Lanphear

Last Resort

Writer - Mark Russell, Artist - Adam Pollina, Color Artist - Ulises Arreola, Letterer - Dave Lanphear

 

Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel chat about the Bad Idea one-shot Refuse X Last Resorts. The first story is a nearly silent tale with hugely emotional impact. Gorgeous line and color work shows the possibilities of sequential art as a powerful storytelling medium. The second story is darkly humorous and satirical as we have come to expect from Mark Russell. Quirky Adam Pollina art brings this tale to life in a wonderful way that perfectly balances out the cynical nature of the story.

Dec 19, 2023

Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel talk about the DC Comics titles for the week of December 19, 2023. Nightwing brings Dick's swashbuckling adventures to a close with a shocking reminder from his past. World's Finest and Justice League Vs. Godzilla Vs Kong continue to ratchet up the action. Wonder Woman has a very heartfelt experience while the political fallout of the Sovereign's actions against the Amazons keeps building. Plus Green Lantern War Journal and Batman Off-World give us all-out cosmic action!

Dec 19, 2023

Jace and Rocky celebrate the holiday season with 12 Days Of The Comic Source Presents Bad Idea. This episode we are chatting about Escape From Wyoming. A wild idea for a prison break from a secret alien super-max prison on Earth. There's a definite buddy cop feel and the Jorge Monlongo art has the perfect animated feel. 

Dec 18, 2023

The Lot #1-4

Writer - Marguerite Bennett, Artist - Renato Guedes, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

 

Jace and Rocky chat about the Bad Idea horror title The Lot, plenty to unpack in this one with great relevant themes of gender, the importance of story and the Old Hollywood way of doing things. Plus the Renato Guedes art is gorgeous with grayscale adding just the right mood for this macabre tale. 

Dec 18, 2023

Jace and Rocky talk about the tongue in cheek seriousness of Hank Howard Pizza Detective and the unique way Bad Idea distributed the title. Plus the first look at Save Now, the property that is the story currently being Kickstarted by Bad Idea.

Dec 17, 2023

Jace and Rocky return as the 12 Days of The Comic Source presents Bad Idea marches on. This episode focuses on the one-shot Whalesville X Rocks and Minerals. It's two stores that are both suited for all-ages and are full of adventure and imagination. Add in incredible art and Bad Idea is showcasing the true power of the medium and sequential storytelling. An absolute must-read that should be shared with younger readers.

Dec 16, 2023

Slay Bells #1

Writer - Zeb Wells, Artist - David Lafuente, Color Artist - Ulises Arreola, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

 

Jace and Rocky break down the wildest Santa Story ever. This may truly bad idea but there is no doubt the art is awesome and the story ramps up the action to a big finish. Join as we celebrate Day 3 of The 12 Days of The Comic Source.

Dec 15, 2023

Tankers #'s 1-3

Writer - Robert Venditti, Artist - Juan Jose Ryp, Color Artist - Andrew Dalhouse, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

 

Jace and Rocky celebrate the 12 Days of The Comic Source Day 2 with Tankers. This is a wild, over the top action-packed comic that has a unique blend of dark humor and characters that take themselves very seriously. The Juan Jose Ryp art is perfectly suited to the non-stop battles, amazing mechs and amazing dinosaurs that share the spotlight in this book. It is pure fun from start to finish.

Dec 14, 2023

Jace and Rocky chat about the 2021 debut series from Bad Idea, ENIAC. Drawing from real world events and history, Matt Kindt and Doug Braithwaite craft a thrilling story of sentient technology balanced with intimate emotion from relevant characters. Join the guys as they break the story down issues by issue and talk about the compelling and meta-relevant themes of AI and political tensions.

Dec 13, 2023

Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom! break down a massive week of DC titles. We finally get the end of Waller vs Wildstorm, the battle rages on in Titans: Beast World, there's a big surprise from Damian's past in Batman and Robin and Superman turns to Constantine for help with his magic problem. Plus both guys give their Book of the Week nod to the series finale of Danger Street. Listen for all the details about these books and more.

 

Dec 8, 2023

Jace chats with writer Joshua Williamson and artist Tom Reilly about the upcoming Duke #1 from Skybound. This kicks off a brand new origin for G.I. Joe and how that team forms and connects to the larger Energon Universe including Transformers and Void Rivals. It's a big universe full of wild adventure and stories already, so be sure you don't miss this latest addition. Duke starts out as a bit of a spy thriller type story and Josh talks about how it compares to his Cobra Commander book coming in January. We get some great insights from Tom as well, about character design, how he approaches realism and the upcoming challenges of drawing so many characters. Listen in for all the fun.

Dec 5, 2023

Jace and Rocky talk about the DC Comics titles for the week of December 5, 2023. We get a fantastic Batman/Santa Claus Team-Up in the DC weekly holiday series, the Birds of Prey face some serious consequences for their invasion of Paradise Island and Billy Batson shows just what an incredible hero he is as he stands up to the gods. Hear about all these books and more!

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