The ComicDorksCast Episode 094 - New Disease

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• We talk about the finale of the Witches arc in Fables #91 and explain the wonders of Buffkin the Winged Monkey
• Scott's Pick of the Week: Brave and the Bold #30 (yes the book is that damn good)
• A rather creepy christmas tale unfolds in Batman: Streets of Gotham #7
• Andy's Pick of the week: Justice League of America #40

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The Music at the opening and closing of the show was: "The Black Rider" By Tom Waits

ComicDorksCast Episode 086 - Polyp

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• Sins unburdened in Walking Dead #66.
• Scott's Pick of the Week: Red Robin #5.
• We dredge the Depths in Secret Six #14.
• Jon's Pick of the Week: Uncanny X-Men #516.
• Green Lantern Corps #41 brings it all to the table and then some.
• Andy's Pick of the Week: Fables #89.
• Brief Mentions.
• Anticipated Books.

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The Music at the opening and closing of the show was: "In Every Direction" by So Many Dynamos.

ComicDorksCast Episode 066 - Stalking You

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Running Time: 01:24:57

• Show Notes Later This Evening!
• Best Trade of Last Month!
• Brief Mentions.
• Anticipated Books.

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The Music at the opening and closing of the show was: "Bus Stop Boxer" by The Eels.

Brief Mentions: (Things Begin to End.)

Fables # 83


Writers – Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges


Pencils – Mark Buckingam


Cover - Joao Ruas




Well, “The Great Fables Crossover” has begun. And yes, it was a great start to something everybody should have been excited about for months. This issue gave us a fierce battle, which proved a point that will help use guys live happier lives. That point is that no matter what women wear the pants. Obviously, there were plenty of story telling animals, not to mention a face that was lost not all too long ago. The mystery of the dark one and the effects of his arrival unravel a little bit more, leaving a not so good feeling in my mouth. Needless to say, things are about to get a lot more interesting for or fabled friends. May they eventually find their happy ever after, until then my friends, you best prepare to kick a little ass. You know what they say about what you have to do if you want to get to heaven. Something tells me that the answer is in the long distance call.

Do I really have to tell you how good this creative team is? You just saw their names right?




100 Bullets # 100


Written by: Brian Azzarello


Illustrated by: Eduardo Risso


Cover by: Dave Johnson





The end has come to an amazing 100 issue run by Azzarello and Risso. Your hats should be off to them. What an enormous feat this is. I can’t wait to read this story again beginning to end and realize how much bigger this book really is. You see, one of my super powers in data dumping at light speed. (As if smelling the future is not enough) With that said, even though I loved reading this title monthly, I have no idea what the hell was really going on. The strange thing is that every month I couldn’t wait for the next issue to come out. Now, I will say something you should take straight to heart, a 100 Bullets issue is nothing short of a pure joy, to read. This book possesses all aspects of the emotional spectrum. Who would of thought a savage beating could be so hilarious? Anyway, if you don’t read this book there are trades that I suggest you pick up. That is if you would like to own 100 issues of solid story telling, solid art, and you basic general badassery.
-Rob

Guest Article: Why You Should Read Fables (Brought to you by Molly Notime- Nowhere but I do own Rob part 2 of 2 )

Why Should You Read Fables?

Okay. So I’m not really your typical comic book kind of gal. I say that because, well, I have many other hobbies that consume most of my free time besides reading comic books. But when I was first introduced to comics by my S.O. (“significant other,” for those of you not yet on the bandwagon) Rob, I was given the best book possible for a newbie: Fables. And I’m not saying this because I was paid by someone to say it, oh no, believe you me, this is definitely from the bottom of my heart. I love Fables.

Fables should be read by everyone. And by everyone I mean literate humans between the ages of 14 (per required maturity level recommended by the company) and 104 (because after that you start believing you’re a character in the book.) The characters in Fables are real; from the very beginning I was touched by their kindness, disappointed (in a select few) by their greed, excited to be in attendance (as a reader) to their joyous occasions. As you read this book, each character gains more roundness and more depth and becomes more interesting.

I haven’t even mentioned anything about the incredible art or true-to-life conversations/writing in the series. I could go on and on and on, but I won’t, because if I decide to explain, in detail, all the amazing things about this series, I will have ended up with a book of my own. And I would much rather have you read Fables instead.

The gist of it is this: You know how you felt when you were young and read about amazing superheroes and other worlds you knew must exist? Or how you watched damsels being rescued by modest and handsome spandex-suited men and hoped that would be you someday? This book makes you feel like that all over again. It gives you those same exciting feelings of hope you felt when you were young, only it’s specifically written for you.

Sometimes adults will go back and read a book they loved when they were young and they end up disappointed because they don’t get the same feelings anymore. But Fables gives you those feelings because it’s got the same elements as all those childhood stories in a more mature package. And that’s why you should read Fables. You’ll feel like a kid again, I promise.

-Molly

Brief Mentions: (Damn It Feels Good To Be A Mundy! or It Looks Like Somebody Has A Case Of The Mundies. Part 1 of 2... this is the y point of view.)

Fables

Issue # 1 thru 81 with special guests, The Last Castle and 1001 Nights of Snowfall

Writer- Bill Willingham

Pencils – Mark Buckingham (the bulk and current)
-Lan Medina, Bryan Talbot, Linda Medley (sorry if I missed someone)



You may have or have not noticed we never talk about one of the greatest books being produced in this day in age. That book goes by the name Fables. 81 issues strong, a prestige format story called The Last Castle, and an original graphic novel called 1001 Nights of Snowfall is what consists of this epic series thus far and an added bonus collection of covers by James Jean in a hardcover. All that can be said about Fables is that it started great and is only getting better with every issue and those issues can be found on the shelf of your local comic shop. Me being me recommends that if you are not involved in this story yet do yourself a favor and pick up the trades… DO NOT JUST JUMP IN ALL WILLY NILLY LIKE! I also recommend that you hold off on 1001 Nights of Snowfall until you are pretty familiar with the cast, it takes place prior to the events in Fables but hits so much harder if you already love these people. Currently, there are 11 trades available with the 12th due out in August. Plus that 1001 Nights of Snowfall and don’t fret because The Last Castle can be found in trade # 4 (I’m pretty sure it’s # 4 but I can guarantee it is one of the trades.) It is a handsome collection indeed.

Fables is story that is made for everyone! For starters, you have known these characters since you where knee high to a grasshopper. Sure, they are shown in a whole new light taking part in all new adventures but lovable all the same, even the ones you love to hate are lovable. In my humble opinion, Willingham is sitting on a goldmine with the whole idea of this book. He could write Fables stories forever if he wanted too. He could even write two books forever about this very concept. For proof that this idea can have two books and still be great just checkout Jack of Fables. Which, is co-written by Willingham and Sturges. It is a lighter read but great all the same. Not to mention, an up coming cross-over that will run through Fables, Jack of Fables, and a brand new mini-series The Literals (Also co-written by Willingham and Sturges.) I can honestly say that Fables will be one of them timeless books that will be enjoyed for as long as people read the written word.

By now we all should be familiar with the name Willingham. We also should be familiar with the name Sturges. We know these names because time and time again they have given us amazing stories that we should be forever grateful for. And anybody out there that owns that DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore trade get to see a Green Latrine story featuring the art of Bill Willingham. Yep, crazy I know. Speaking of art, Fables has it and it is beautiful. The first arc was penciled by Lan Medina and is perfectly fitting plus a joy to look at. After Medina we are graced by the art of Mark Buckingham, which is just as beautiful and fitting for the story. As if great writing and great art is not enough, we get James Jean covers. I’d reckon that it is impossible to walk past an issue of Fables without at least picking it up and admiring the cover before putting it back down and having to go back at a later date to pick up the trades. There is no shame in not being current or even not reading Fables at the moment, because eventually if you truly love the art of storytelling you with find your way to this collection. It has been said many times that you should buy the first two Fable trades at the same time. I agree and disagree with this stament.(that I have told many people many times) Let me explain. I agree because the first arc is not a fair assessment of what Fables is really like. You see it is a straight up murder mystery detective story, which is not necessarily how the rest of these books play out. I disagree because it was an amazing fucking murder mystery detective story and I loved every second of it. It seems Vertigo is in the process of giving us yet another unforgettable tale that will last many lifetimes. *To make a long story short if you are not taking part in the Fables experience you are missing out. If you don’t want to believe me checkout part 2 of this brief mention, in which my better half tells you her thoughts on this epic journey known as Fables. I must go now, for I hear the horns a calling.
-Rob

Collected material

1
Fables: Legends in Exile
ISBN 1-5638-9942-6
April 25, 2003
Fables #1–5 and the new prose story "A Wolf in the Fold"

2
Fables: Animal Farm
ISBN 1-4012-0077-X
August 2003
Fables #6–10

3
Fables: Storybook Love
ISBN 1-4012-0256-X
May 2004
Fables #11–18

4
Fables: March of the Wooden Soldiers
ISBN 1-4012-0222-5
November 30, 2004
Fables #19–21, 23–27, and The Last Castle one-shot

5
Fables: The Mean Seasons
ISBN 1-4012-0486-4
April 30, 2005
Fables #22, 28–33

6
Fables: Homelands
ISBN 1-84576-124-3
January 27, 2006
Fables #34–41

7
Fables: Arabian Nights (and Days)
ISBN 1-84576-278-9
July 5, 2006
Fables #42–47

8
Fables: Wolves
ISBN 1-4012-1001-5
December 20, 2006
Fables #48–51, maps of Fabletown and the Farm, script for #50

9
Fables: Sons of Empire
ISBN 1-4012-1316-2
June 13, 2007 Fables #52–59

10

Fables: The Good Prince
ISBN 1-4012-1686-2
June 4, 2008
Fables #60–69

11
Fables: War and Pieces

ISBN 1-4012-1913-6
November 19, 2008
Fables #70-75, sketches by Mark Buckingham

12

Fables: The Dark Ages

ISBN 1-4012-2316-8
August 11, 2009
Fables #76-82

And Let's not forget about:

Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall

*Warning this book will probably make you cry. If you have a heart, that is.

**From the editor’s desk: This was specifically unspecific due to the fact nobody likes great stories to be ruined for them. See, some of us ComicDorks are nice people... Dayron.