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Author and comedian extraordinaire DC Pierson joins us to talk about his comic-book-buying past and the first story arc of the critically acclaimed and fan favorite sci-fi comic book, Saga. Written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Fiona Staples, Saga has become one of the most consistently entertaining and original comics around today. DC Pierson is the author of the novels Crap Kingdom and The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To. He’s also a member of the comedy group Derrick, whose movie Mystery Team is worth your immediate attention. Visit DC’s website dcpierson.tumblr.com and follow him on Twitter at @DCpierson. You can purchase Saga #1-6 on Amazon or Comixology. You can also purchase DC’s newest book, Crap Kingdom on Amazon. Music: “Entertainment” by Phoenix "DC Pierson / Saga #1-6 (2012)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/saga.html

Bi-coastal mayhem explodes this week as Brett is dispatched to Portland. He’s there to start the west coast branch of Matt & Brett Love Comics! with Dark Horse editor Jim Gibbons and former MTV Editor Josh Wigler. The three of them continue the oral history of Wizard, impostor syndrome, life after living the dream, and liquid lunches. Meanwhile in Brooklyn… Matt sits in his apartment, waiting, planning, plotting… and introducing next week’s book and guest: Saga #1-6 and comedian DC Pierson, respectively. Jim Gibbons is an editor for Dark Horse Comics. You can catch him on Twitter at @enemyofpeanuts or in the credits pages of some of Dark Horse’s best books. Josh Wigler is a comics journalist from Brooklyn. Enjoy his musings on Twitter at @roundhoward and at many fine online comics journalism establishmentationisms. Music: “Dream of the 90s” by Carrie Brownstein & Fred Armisen "Jim Gibbons & Josh Wigler / These Old Wizard People" originally appeare

Iron Man 3 fever is gripping the nation! To prep for this summer’s first blockbuster film, Matt and Brett read the movie’s source material (“Extremis” by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov) with Saturday Night Live writer Josh Patten. Weird scab cocoons, radical political agendas, cockney accents, this episode has it all! Plus, even more talk about the third biggest film of all time: Marvel’s The Avengers. A car cannot fit in that Daniel Craig or Javier Bardem? Extremis scabs Mallen stops for a visit Sparse bar Tom Cruise as Tony Stark Josh Patten is a writer for Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live. You can follow him on Twitter at @thejoshpatten and see him perform improv comedy on non-SNL weeks with Grandma’s Ashes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. You can get Iron Man #1-6, “Extremis”, on Comixology or from Amazon. Music: “Tap Out” by the Strokes "Josh Patten / Iron Man v4 #1-6 (2005)" origina

Friends of the podcast Kevin Hines and Timmy Wood return to partake in a rousing discussion: everyone has come semi-prepared with their list of 3 Marvel or DC characters that they feel are due for a comeback, either because they are dead, not being used, or being “misused” right now. Prepare for some shocking picks! Kevin Hines is an improviser at the UCB Theatre in New York City. He previously appeared in #44 Money Can’t Buy the Death of a Species and #14 Monkeys Make Everything Better. You can see Kevin perform weekly with The Curfew and The Brothers Hines. You can follow him on Twitter @kevhines and read his comic thoughts on his Tumblr, “Talking Comics with Kevin Hines”. Timmy Wood is an improviser in New York City and also writes for the website iFanboy. He previously appeared in #37 Joss Whedon is a Bad Person and #39 Richard Stark’s Parker: The Hunter. You can follow him on Twitter @TimmyWood. Next week we will be reading Iron Man volume 4 #1-6, “Extremis&rdqu

Comic book writer Justin Aclin returns to the podcast and brings with him his favorite comic book of all time: Superman: Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen. Come along as Matt and Brett are introduced to the other Clark Kent in this modern day classic from DC Comics (which has also just been released in a new collection). Clark takes flight Flood Downtown explosion Human experiments Watching sunsets Old Clark or Bill Murray? Pick up a copy of Superman: Secret Identity from Comixology or Amazon. Justin Aclin is the author of Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Defenders of the Lost Temple and Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Smuggler’s Code. You can follow him on Twitter as @JustinAclin. Justin previously appeared on Episode #57 “The Freeze Frame Animal House Ending to the Wizard Story” Music: “This Disorder” by The Features "Justin Aclin / Superman: Secret Identity #1-4 (2004)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podc

Winston Noel from the great podcast Hear Me Out stops by to talk about comic book cartoons of the ‘90s and today. We cover everything from X-Men to Young Justice, and get ready to hear the old Fantastic Four theme like you’ve never heard it before: a semi-competent a cappella performance by improv comedians! Winston’s appearance also brings out the music fiends in Matt and Brett, so get ready to hear more about Oasis and Sheryl Crow than you have all week. Or maybe all year? Check out Winston’s podcast Hear Me Out, where he and co-host Alden Ford defend the most indefensible songs known to mankind. You can also follow him on Twitter @WinstonNoel and see him perform with the improv group Grandma’s Ashes every Saturday night at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. Next week’s reading is Superman: Secret Identity from DC Comics by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen. You can purchase a new printing of this modern classic on Amazon or get a digital download

The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels, from Spike’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING, joins Matt and Brett to discuss the most epic comic book of 2013: Thor: God of Thunder #1-5! It’s young mead-swilling Thor, old king Thor, and Avenger Thor all squaring off against Gorr the God Butcher in one heavy, time-twisting tale. We’re super psyched to have a huge comic book fan like Christopher Daniels on the show. He’s known for rocking all sorts of Marvel Comics T-shirts on television and he definitely knows his X-Men inside and out. Christopher Daniels can be seen on TNA IMPACT WRESTLING on Spike. You can get your daily dose of the Fallen Angel on Twitter at @facdaniels! Thor: God Of Thunder #1-5 is available now as digital download on Comixology or in June as a collected edition on Amazon. Music: “Unto Caesar” by the Dirty Projectors "Christopher Daniels / Thor: God of Thunder #1-5 (2013)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/god-of-thunder.html

This week’s guest is Justin Aclin, author of the new Dark Horse Comics original graphic novel, Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Defenders Of The Lost Temple. In addition to contributing to Star Wars canon, Justin was also an editor at ToyFare Magazine (and “Twisted ToyFare Theater”) for the last chunk of its existence. So get ready for more Wizard Tales, as well as Star Wars talk. (For more Wizard history, check out Podcast Episode #47: Down the Wizard Hole.) You can follow Justin on Twitter @JustinAclin. Order a copy of Justin’s new graphic novel, Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Defenders Of The Lost Temple from Amazon. You can also pre-order his second Star Wars graphic novel, The Clone Wars - The Smuggler’s Code (coming in July). Next week we will be reading Thor: God Of Thunder #1-5 with professional wrestler Christopher Daniels! Pick it up on Comixology or pre-order the collected edition on Amazon. Music: “In The Darkness” by Foxygen "Justin Aclin / The Fre

We are pleased to be joined by the amazing comedians Lorraine Cink and Kirk Damato to discuss one of the most beloved story arcs in all of comicdom: Justice League International #1-7 by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire. The iconic “one punch” is, of course, discussed. Fallen Justice Leaguers Guy Gardner sits like a jerk Garder meets Batman One punch Rescuing Black Canary Gardner hits his head Impressive splash page Birth control death ray Ronald Reagan Green Lantern’s bean bag You can purchase Justice League #1-6 and Justice League International #7 on Amazon or on Comixology. Kirk and Lorraine perform musical improv together on Tuesday evenings with the group Legend at the Magnet Theater, and on Friday evenings with the group Hello at the People’s Improv Theater. Kirk is also known for putting on the Hogwart’s Improvisation Society at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, as well as cosplaying at DragonCon every year. Check out Kirk’s web series Cak

Matt and Brett are pleased to welcome Marvel Comics editor Jordan D. White to the podcast. Jordan edits Deadpool, Thunderbolts, Uncanny X-Men, All-New X-Men and a ton of other great comics. The trio pick right up where last week’s Savage Dragon convo left off, and find out the version they read isn’t the only one there is. They also discuss Star Wars, Fox’s X-Men films, and so-bad-they’re-good horror films. Follow Jordan on Twitter @cracksh0t and check out his podcast, Cast In Wax. Next week we’ll be reading the “Justice League: A New Beginning” storyline by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire. The story was originally published in 1987 as Justice League #1-6 and Justice League International #7. You can get the story on Amazon and from Comixology. Music: “Sacrilege” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Jordan D. White / I Made It Into A Hat" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/into-a-hat.html

This week’s pick was suggested by comic book lover Jeffrey Brown! Matt and Brett are joined by UCB sketch comedians Geoff Garlock and Siobhan Thompson to discuss Image Comics, the origins of fashion, and Savage Dragon. Geoff Garlock is the host of the podcast Worst Gig Ever. He also counts the bands Orchid and Panthers on his extensive music resume. Siobhan Thompson performs monthly at the UCB Theatre with the sketch team The Prom. She also writes comedy videos for UGO.com. Savage Dragon #1-3 are collected on Comixology, and #0 is free. They can also be found for cheap on My Comic Shop.com. Music: “Queen of the Night” by Whitney Houston "Geoff Garlock & Siobhan Thompson / Savage Dragon #0-3 (1992, 2006)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/savage-dragon.html

Matt and Brett relax in our quiet, post-crossover, chill out episode. Matt gives some of his thoughts, memories and impressions on last week’s topic, X-Men: Mutant Genesis. For more on the X-Tinction Agenda, briefly touched upon in this episode, you can buy that X-Men classic on Amazon or Comixology. And here’s that hot picture of Cyclops that made an impression on young Brett. Next week we’ll be reading our first listener pick, Savage Dragon #1-3 and #0. #1-3 are collected on Comixology, and #0 is free. They can also be found for cheap on My Comic Shop.com. Music: “Leader of the Pack” by Sleigh Bells "The Chill Out Episode" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/chill-out.html

It’s part two of the CRISIS ON INFINITE PODCASTS crossover with Comic Book Club Live! The roles have reversed, and now Brett is discussing the 1991 relaunch of the X-Men line with Pete LePage, Justin Tyler and Alex Zalben. These comics sold more total units than Justin Bieber’s entire discography and inspired a decade’s worth of imitators and celebrators. X-Men #1 on Amazon, Comixology, My Comic Shop X-Force #1 on Amazon, Comixology, My Comic Shop Uncanny X-Men #281 on Amazon, My Comic Shop X-Factor #71 on Amazon, My Comic Shop This podcast has got everything: hostile business takeovers, Grey Poupon, never-nudes, Coolometers, and Trevor Fitzroy. Check out the images below to see what we discussed during the episode. 209 Rob Liefeld, Everyting But 210 So much emphasis on the crotch 211 Awesome Warpath page 212 Stryfe resting his foot on a panel 213 Of Course – To Be Continued!! 214 Facehugger in a glove 215 Grey Poupon 216 The way Larry Stroman draws hair… 217 Peter David&r

Save the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! Matt and Brett are joined by Kasey Soska, co-host of the storytelling podcast Flee The Scene. He shares some ridiculous stories and makes a good case for checking out the comic book section in your local library. Then things get insane as the trio opens a factory sealed box of original Marvel OverPower cards from 1995. A new pack is opened every two minutes as they marvel at the most “interesting” artwork ever seen by man. Below we have provided scans of the cards deemed Ugliest from every pack. Enjoy! Wolverine, Black Cat, War Machine, Bishop (XSE Tactics), Psylocke, Cyclops, Professor X (Psychic Scan), Doctor Octopus, Professor X (X-Men Founder) Thor, Jubilee (Distracting

Save the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! John Frusciante and Will Hines, hosts of The Upright Citizens Brigade Long-Form Conversations podcast, drop by to discuss issue #20 of the legendary indie comic, Love & Rockets. This is a new read for John, Matt, and Brett, so hear them learn all about the world of Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez from Will, who bought and read the series as it was changing the game in the ‘80s. You can pick up Love & Rockets #20 on Amazon or My Comic Shop. The stories in this issue have been collected in two trades: The Girl From H.O.P.P.E.R.S. and Heartbreak Soup. (Both also available on Comixology.) Will Hines performs weekly with The Stepfathers at the UCB Theatre in Chelsea. You can f

Save the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! Prepare yourselves for as deep a discussion about the world of Sonic the Hedgehog as may ever appear on this podcast. Matt and Brett sit down with Aaron Burdette to discuss the anthropomorphic star of the line of Archie comic books, as well as some video games you’ve probably heard of. We also touch upon Star Wars, living in The South, Brett’s letter to ToyFare, and the monkey from Friends. For a terrifying glimpse into the world of Sonic, watch this YouTube video. Aaron Burdette is a sketch writer in New York City whose work is featured weekly as part of Stone Cold Fox at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Follow him on his amazeballs Twitter @AaronBurdette. Read A

Save the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! Matt, Brett, and Nicole talk to guest Anna Rubanova about Gotham Central #6-10 and the complicated relationship Batman has with the Gotham police. The gang also discusses the origin of the name “Left Handed Radio”; childhood cartoon crushes on Chip (of the Rescue Rangers), Montery Jack, Daria, and shirtless Batman as voiced by Kevin Conroy; how Brett’s “type” has never changed; the many backgrounds of Catwoman; the homosexual gender divide of the Marvel and DC Universes; and using foreign languages to express emotion. ¡Qué emocionante! This episode was not sponsored by WPIX 11. You can download your own copy of Gotham Central #6-10 from the Comixology online

Hello, 2013! Matt and Brett return with guest Jon Gutierrez, a great comedy writer based in New York City. He has performed on house improv teams at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, as well as written for UCB sketch and video sketch teams. Most notably, Jon worked for the beloved, historic and hilarious ToyFare magazine as the price guide editor, and wrote for the strip Twisted ToyFare Theatre. Learn the origins of Mego Spidey and ToyFare magazine, the inner workings of the price guide, as well as tales from the Wizard compound. From the early days of Wizard to the bitter end, this episode brings the stories. We also introduce our next book club pick: Gotham Central #6-10 by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark. It’s available digitally on Comixology and is an essential read. You can catch Jon’s current writing and voice acting in the web series “Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?!” and see him perform live every Friday with Sister Sex Wolf at the Queen’s Secret Improv Club. M

This is the one where Matt, Brett, Nicole and producer Ben get trapped in an elevator and reminisce about the past year of Matt & Brett Love Comics. Clips from past episodes, lessons learned, issues discussed, Ninja Turtles endorsed. Do comic books cause deviated septum? It’s been a crazy first year and we’re very thankful for all the listeners out there! If you’d like to hear the full episodes that go along with the clips: #19: X-Force v2 #1-6 (2004-2005) #17: The Goon # 36-39 (2011-2012) #13: New Mutants #18-21 (1984) #27: Courtney Crumrin & The Night Things #6: Incredible Hulk v2 #370-373,376-377 (1990-1991) If you’d like to hear other podcasts we like: iFanboy (iTunes) Decompressed (iTunes) Music: “Sleigh Ride” by Ferrante and Teicher "We’re Trapped on an Elevator" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/year-in-review.html

Things get edgy, angsty and grungy with the arrival of Generation X from Marvel Comics, by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo. Nicole Drespel and Matt Fisher join Brett to discuss the ‘90s iteration of the classic teen-mutants-with-problems premise. Spoiler Alert for, like, every awful thing that happens to these characters in later years. Matt Fisher is a New York City based comedian who can be seen performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre with The Law Firm. You can also follow him on Twitter @fishermatt and on Tumblr. You can find Generation X #1-4 on Amazon or My Comic Shop. Music: “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses "Matt Fisher & Nicole Drespel / Generation X #1-4 (1994-1995)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/generation-x.html