This week, Todd and Joe discuss the coming books from Marvel and DC in June. We also discuss who Captain America REALLY is, how to get a free Sweet Tooth and if Kaboomerang will be the breakout star of 2010. In books we read this week, there was Millar & McNivens Nemesis #1, Green Lantern #52 and Captain America #604 . Check it, listen to it, rate it!
Links mentioned on the show:
- DC Comics June 2010 Solicits
- Marvel Comics June 2010 Solicits
- the Human Torch is also Captain America
- May 19th is Avengers Day
- Sweet Tooth issue one for free
- the REAL Guardians of the Globe
To get the show, you can go to the site, Three Guys From Nowhere, or our Facebook page, or download the show right here, or get it from iTunes. The choice is yours. Also, email us at ThreeGuysFromNowhere@gmail.com with thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
How Deadpool Changed Comics...for the Better!
You may have heard of Deadpool. A comic book character named Wade Wilson that has been around for almost 20 years (has it been that long?) who got his start in X-Men side of the Marvel Universe. The pitch for the character (as I could only imagine) was “Spider-Man + Deathstroke from Teen Titans” but he has become much more since then.
With a featured role in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie last summer, it would seem saying that Deadpool has exploded is an understatement. As of this writing, he is the star of no less than FOUR ongoing monthly titles, matching or beating other longer lived characters such as Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and Wolverine.
This has drawn the ire of many who reads comics. I have to admit, it is a bit of a strain on my wallet when in one week (the week of March 24th, 2010) there are FOUR issues of Deadpool’s various books being released. But I’m still with him. And will be. For as long as his books are published.
Deadpool is like a living cartoon, playing on the super hero tropes of both universes. When he shows up in another book, be it Spider-Man, Cable, Daredevil or any one, due to his over the top nature, he always brings out a side of them rarely seen. Also, Joe Kelly’s 40 some issue run on the character from the late 90’s is one of my favorites of any book ever.
However, many people out there do not share my undying love of Wade Wilson. Below, is just a sampling of how the Deadpool comics have changed all comics, everywhere:
- Several current big names in comics such as Joe Kelly (Amazing Spider-Man), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman,Secret Six), Ed McGuinness (Hulk) and Pete Woods (Superman), just to name a few, cut their teeth working on Deadpool.
- Many Marvel books have a recap page in the beginning, filling you in on the title and the current story line. Deadpool was the VERY FIRST book to have this, many times incorporating it into the story itself. Back in 1997. This predated all other Marvel books doing this by several months.
- The director’s cut was first done in Deadpool, starting with issue one of the Joe Kelly/Ed McGuinness series. That issue had a deconstruction of how the cover of issue one came together. Then, around the two year anniversary of that run, an issue entitled “Encyclopedia Deadpoolica” was released. This was a director’s commentary of the previous 24 issues of Deadpool, detailing how the original story was pitched and changed over that time. Also included was a footnote for every pop culture reference made in the book, plus the two previous mini series.
- I mentioned above Deadpool's affect on other characters when he appears in their books. But when you appear in Deadpool's book, you gain depth and become stars. Both Typhoid Mary and Bullseye had their back stories fleshed out and given new characteristics that are still being used today. And if it wasn't for Deadpool, the Great Lakes Avengers wouldn't have starred in a mini-series and two specials in the mid 2000's.
For just this alone, you all should be worshipping at the altar of one of the best characters created in the last 20 some years.
With a featured role in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie last summer, it would seem saying that Deadpool has exploded is an understatement. As of this writing, he is the star of no less than FOUR ongoing monthly titles, matching or beating other longer lived characters such as Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and Wolverine.
This has drawn the ire of many who reads comics. I have to admit, it is a bit of a strain on my wallet when in one week (the week of March 24th, 2010) there are FOUR issues of Deadpool’s various books being released. But I’m still with him. And will be. For as long as his books are published.
Deadpool is like a living cartoon, playing on the super hero tropes of both universes. When he shows up in another book, be it Spider-Man, Cable, Daredevil or any one, due to his over the top nature, he always brings out a side of them rarely seen. Also, Joe Kelly’s 40 some issue run on the character from the late 90’s is one of my favorites of any book ever.
However, many people out there do not share my undying love of Wade Wilson. Below, is just a sampling of how the Deadpool comics have changed all comics, everywhere:
- Several current big names in comics such as Joe Kelly (Amazing Spider-Man), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman,Secret Six), Ed McGuinness (Hulk) and Pete Woods (Superman), just to name a few, cut their teeth working on Deadpool.
- Many Marvel books have a recap page in the beginning, filling you in on the title and the current story line. Deadpool was the VERY FIRST book to have this, many times incorporating it into the story itself. Back in 1997. This predated all other Marvel books doing this by several months.
- The director’s cut was first done in Deadpool, starting with issue one of the Joe Kelly/Ed McGuinness series. That issue had a deconstruction of how the cover of issue one came together. Then, around the two year anniversary of that run, an issue entitled “Encyclopedia Deadpoolica” was released. This was a director’s commentary of the previous 24 issues of Deadpool, detailing how the original story was pitched and changed over that time. Also included was a footnote for every pop culture reference made in the book, plus the two previous mini series.
- I mentioned above Deadpool's affect on other characters when he appears in their books. But when you appear in Deadpool's book, you gain depth and become stars. Both Typhoid Mary and Bullseye had their back stories fleshed out and given new characteristics that are still being used today. And if it wasn't for Deadpool, the Great Lakes Avengers wouldn't have starred in a mini-series and two specials in the mid 2000's.
For just this alone, you all should be worshipping at the altar of one of the best characters created in the last 20 some years.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Three Guys from Nowhere episode 26
This week, Todd and Joe welcome special guest third chair, Nathan to discuss the news from ECCC, titles coming and not coming in June and beyond. Finally, the team up of Barack Obama, Harry Potter and Spawn! And more movie news than you can shake a stick at!
In books we read this week, there was Green Lantern Corps #46, Siege #3 (it's a tough one, but spoiler-free!) Booster Gold #30,and Green Arrow #31 and more! Check it, listen to it, rate it!
Links mentioned on the show:
- Batman Beyond Returns!
- Straczynski pens Samaritan X OGN
- More Batwoman already!
- Hack/Slash moves to Image
- Guardians of the Globe
- More Green Lantern Movie news
- X-Men First Class movie news
To get the show, you can go to the site, Three Guys From Nowhere, or our Facebook page, or download the show right here, or get it from iTunes. The choice is yours. Also, email us at ThreeGuysFromNowhere@gmail.com with thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
In books we read this week, there was Green Lantern Corps #46, Siege #3 (it's a tough one, but spoiler-free!) Booster Gold #30,and Green Arrow #31 and more! Check it, listen to it, rate it!
Links mentioned on the show:
- Batman Beyond Returns!
- Straczynski pens Samaritan X OGN
- More Batwoman already!
- Hack/Slash moves to Image
- Guardians of the Globe
- More Green Lantern Movie news
- X-Men First Class movie news
To get the show, you can go to the site, Three Guys From Nowhere, or our Facebook page, or download the show right here, or get it from iTunes. The choice is yours. Also, email us at ThreeGuysFromNowhere@gmail.com with thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 25
25! That's some sort of anniversary, right? This week, Todd and Joe discuss the great Amazon Glitch of 2010, JMS taking over two DC icons, new Marvel team books debuting this summer and more Captain America casting. And convention season has begun! In books we read this week, there was Batman & Robin #10 and Secret Six #19. That's it? Well Todd read Dark X-Men #5 and I read Kick-Ass just in time for the movie. What a light week. Check it, listen to it, rate it!
Links mentioned on the show:
- The Great Amazon Glitch of 2010
- J Michael Straczynski's big DC Move
- Who is in the Avengers Academy?
- Young Allies vs. the Bastard of Evil
- All your Mega Con and Emerald City Comic Con info!
To get the show, you can go to the site, Three Guys From Nowhere, or our Facebook page, or download the show right here, or get it from iTunes. The choice is yours. Also, email us at ThreeGuysFromNowhere@gmail.com with thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
Links mentioned on the show:
- The Great Amazon Glitch of 2010
- J Michael Straczynski's big DC Move
- Who is in the Avengers Academy?
- Young Allies vs. the Bastard of Evil
- All your Mega Con and Emerald City Comic Con info!
To get the show, you can go to the site, Three Guys From Nowhere, or our Facebook page, or download the show right here, or get it from iTunes. The choice is yours. Also, email us at ThreeGuysFromNowhere@gmail.com with thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 24
And we're BACK! This week, Todd and Joe discuss all these new fangled Avengers, Green Lantern in 3-D, which surprisingly brings up 3-D movies in general, the Office vs. Captain America and Gail Simone leaving a popular book. Since we were off last week, it's a yet another Blackest Night blow out with Blackest Night: JSA #3, Black Lantern Green Arrow #30 and Blackest Night #7. We also cover the Flash: Rebirth #7, the Walking Dead #70 and the infamous Justice League: Cry for Justice #7. And the origin of my dumb name! Check it, listen to it, rate it!
Links mentioned on the show:
- A Million senseless Deadpool varaints
- Gail Simone News
- A scathing review of Justice League: Cry for Justice #7
- Who are the New Avengers?
To get the show, you can go to the site, Three Guys From Nowhere, or our Facebook page, or download the show right here, or get it from iTunes. The choice is yours. Also, email us at ThreeGuysFromNowhere@gmail.com with thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
Links mentioned on the show:
- A Million senseless Deadpool varaints
- Gail Simone News
- A scathing review of Justice League: Cry for Justice #7
- Who are the New Avengers?
To get the show, you can go to the site, Three Guys From Nowhere, or our Facebook page, or download the show right here, or get it from iTunes. The choice is yours. Also, email us at ThreeGuysFromNowhere@gmail.com with thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc.
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