Ridley Scott returns once again to the Alien franchise! Jon and Steven discuss the connections to “Prometheus”, the foolish decisions of characters in horror prequels and just why the director decided to make a third Alien film instead of the second “Blade Runner”. Plus, Hellboy gets a reboot.

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Karl Kesel is bringing back his creator owned series after 17 years! He and Tom Grummett are rereleasing the three issues of their Image series “Section Zero” and completing the story as a Kickstarter graphic novel. Jon discusses the history of the series with the legendary artist, the tone he […]

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SPOILERS! The most anticipated movie of 2017 is out! Jon, Steven, Elliot Serrano and Marco Garcia discuss the evidence of James Gunn’s style movie within Marvel, the unlimited use of music and the audacity to create a self contained story in a shared universe. Plus, young Kurt Russell!

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Bane is back in the hand of his creators! Chuck Dixon joins Jon to talk the influence of his 90’s character across the comic universe and into animation and films. Then the writer discusses his plans with Graham Nolan for the 12 issue series “Bane Conquest”! Plus, how he translated […]

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It’s time for the 2017 Chicago convention! Steven tells Jon how a retailer prepares for a show, from budgeting the man-hours to stocking the shelves. Also, what’s it’s like to be on the other side of the table at a big con.

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After 18 years and one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns in history, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is back! Jon and Bill Monroe talk what made the show important to geek comedy in the 90’s and how the Netflix series captures a tone that even Rifftrax couldn’t. Plus, Doctor Who […]

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Why don’t we talk about comics more? Jon and Steven talk about the state of geek where movies and television steal all the spotlight from the source material. After decades of superhero stories, is any change permanent or a surprise? Plus, why we’ll never quit monthlies.

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Joss Whedon on Batgirl! Justice League trailer! Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer! Jon loves Legion and hates Iron Fist! Steven loves Kong: Skull Island! And just how can you read a man X book anymore?

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A comics legend has passed. Jon and and Steven talk about the impact Berni made to both horror and superheroes, his influence on modern artists and how he stayed relevant through the decades. Plus, Jon tells a story about how his own comics work in the ’90’s led to an […]

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The writer of “Prowler” is here! Sean Ryan discusses his tie-in series with Amazing Spider-Man’s “Clone Conspiracy”, his run on “Nova” and his run on “Suicide Squad” that led to the movie. Plus, how to pitch a comic, why British writers are still the greatest and the passing of the […]

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