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Garth Ennis takes over in Hellblazer #41-43 – for the final days of Constantine’s life! Listen in as John gets bad news, phones a friend, and shares a drink with the Devil. This podcast contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again, Netflix’s Daredevil season 3, Iron Fist season 2, and Jessica Jones seasons 1 and 2. … Continue reading Hellblazer #41-43: The Beginning of the End →

This is a tale of Baghdad. It is the perfect city, in the perfect age. But the King is troubled in his soul… http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/62_Sandman_50_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 0:55 – I don’t know why I started laughing there. Sean probably made a face or something. 3:10 – That’s not three different palaces, Al-Raschid’s palace just holds … Continue reading Sandman #50: Ramadan →

Get ready for a new adventure in discomfort as two of the worst humans in Preacher contend with gators, cliches, and international terrorism. They’re just a couple of Good Old Boys. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/61_Preacher_Good_Old_Boys_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 5:00 – In addition to animal abuse, T.C. is also an actual rapist and danger to women around him, as … Continue reading Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys →

It’s an ending and a new start for Hellblazer in issues 39-40. Join us as we say goodbye to Jamie Delano, the world says goodbye to John Constantine, and John Constantine says hello to John Constantine. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/60_Hellblazer_39-40_edit_3.mp3   Show Notes 7:53 – Worth noting, though, that we don’t know whether John’s vision of his death … Continue reading Hellblazer #39-40: The Magus →

Dream and Delirium’s journey comes to an end, and with it Brief Lives. The Endless sit down under the stars to a lovely meal and a scintillating dinner conversation, but at what cost? There is nothing free in this world – not even dolmades. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/59_Sandman_47-49_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 1:18 – For a more complete recap, … Continue reading Sandman #47-49: Brief Lives →

Time-traveling to the far-flung future year of 2018, Sean and special guest PK from Blankcast bring you a spoiler-filled review of the brand new Sandman Universe #1. No new episode next week, but we’ll be back in two with the conclusion of Brief Lives. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/58_Sandman_Universe_1_edit_2.mp3   This podcast contains spoilers for the original Sandman series … Continue reading Sandman Universe #1: Ravens Just Know These Things →

Get ready for a tale of grunge, guitars, and, oh yeah, soul-crushing depression as Sean and special guest Andy delve into the history of Arseface in Preacher Special: The Story of You-Know-Who. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/57_Preacher_Story_of_You_Know_Who_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 5:16 – Ennis has described the Saint of Killers as inspired by Clint Eastwood’s character in Unforgiven, albeit with … Continue reading Preacher Special: The Story of You-Know-Who →

Hop on the Heart of Gold for one of the creepiest Hellblazer stories yet in #37-38. Constantine takes a backseat as Mercury meets a boy, meets his awful dad, and gets good reason to consider going vegan. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/56_Hellblazer_37-38_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 1:29 – Merriam-Webster defines ennui as “a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction,” which is … Continue reading Hellblazer #37-38: Man’s Work →

The Endless road trip turns deadly in Sandman #44-46. The Dancing Woman takes the stage, Morpheus works on himself, and Matthew would lend a hand, but hasn’t got one. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/55_Sandman_44-46_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 1:32 – What we’re attempting here is Ruby by the Kaiser Chiefs. 3:36 – Morpheus was caught in warlock Roderick Burgess’s trap … Continue reading Sandman #44-46: Have You Got Anything With a Happy Ending? →

In the aftermath of disaster, Preacher explores the full diversity of despondency with issues #38-40. Tulip is distraught, Cassidy is distressed, and Herr Starr is disgusted. No new episode next week, but we’ll be back in two with Sandman. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/54_Preacher_38-40_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 3:37 – Sean calls it grunge; I say post-grunge. By the time … Continue reading Preacher #38-40: Badlands →

After killing the notorious Family Man, Constantine seeks the company of old friends in Hellblazer #34-36. John’s overwhelmed by his guilt, but will it also overwhelm these comic books? We won’t have a new episode for you next week, but look forward to Preacher on August 1. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/53_Hellblazer_34-36_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 5:53 – That Constantine … Continue reading Hellblazer #34-36: Dead-Boy’s Heart →

A fateful journey begins in Sandman #41-43. Delirium finds a purpose, Dream suffers a heartbreak, and Desire is most assuredly not involved. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/52_Sandman_41-43_edit_3.mp3   Show Notes 2:17 – Peter Straub is an American horror novelist perhaps best known for his Vietnam novel Koko and for his collaborations with Stephen King, including The Talisman and Black … Continue reading Sandman #41-43: Dinner Etiquette and Chocolate Lovers →

Welcome back, folks, and happy Fourth – Herr Starr’s brought the biggest fireworks to the party in Preacher #34-37, but will it be enough gun to stop the Saint of Killers? http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/51_Preacher_34-37_edit_4.mp3   Show Notes 1:17 – Trogdor is a character from Homestar Runner. 1:56 – We’re talking about a running joke on one of … Continue reading Preacher #34-37: War in the Sun →

We rip into a few stand-alone stories in Hellblazer #32-33, featuring: a pun about a pug and a Sunday on drugs. Plus a look at Vertigo Secret Files: Hellblazer #1. No episode next week, but we’ll be back in time for a 4th of July Preacher. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/50_Hellblazer_32-33_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 2:36 – We covered the … Continue reading Hellblazer #32-33: New Tricks →

Welcome to a podcast Convergence! This week we’re joined by Joanna and Ryan of What’s Lightsabers, Precious along with other bizarre and implausible guest stars as we recap three terrifically told tales in Sandman #38-40! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/49_Sandman_38-40_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 2:19 – That was an oblique reference to “Closing Time,” a story from Neil Gaiman’s Fragile … Continue reading Sandman #38-40: Convergence →

Preacher’s biggest bad guy takes center stage for Preacher Special: One Man’s War. Herr Starr learns the secret history of the world, but still hasn’t figured out how to flirt, fight unarmed, or avoid serious hearing loss. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/48_Preacher_One_Man_s_War_edit_3.mp3   Show Notes 1:35 – We’re talking about Starman vol. 2, penned by James Robinson, which ran … Continue reading Preacher Special: One Man’s War →

Constantine trades spells for spycraft in Hellblazer #29-31. Join us as he confronts the Family Man, goes to a funeral, and buries more than just the hatchet. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/47_Hellblazer_29-31_edit.mp3   Show Notes 4:00 – Fred Krueger, more commonly known as Freddy, is the supernatural villain of Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street series. His appearance is a … Continue reading Hellblazer #29-31: Mourning of the Magician →

In our hour of need, Joanna from What’s Lightsabers, Precious? returns for the wrenching conclusion of A Game of You. Featuring: a hurricane, a hard lesson about birds, a missive in lipstick, and the end of the world. No episode next week, but we’ll be back with fresh Hellblazer on May 30. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/46_Sandman_35-37_edit_3.mp3   Show … Continue reading Sandman #35-37: I Woke Up and One of Us Was Crying →

The Big Easy turns deadly in Preacher #31-33. Jesse finds his comfort zone, Arseface makes a career change, and Cassidy takes all the blame. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/45_Preacher_31-33_edit.mp3   Show Notes 2:28 – Stephen Root is actually a comedian and actor, known for his roles in Office Space, Get Out, and the sitcom NewsRadio. 3:05 – We covered … Continue reading Preacher #31-33: Snakes in the Grass →

We’re back with battles brewing in the pages of Hellblazer! This week, Constantine faces the Family Man, the Smelly Man, and the Neil Gaiman! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/44_Hellblazer_27-28_edit.mp3   Show Notes 4:02 – Confirmed: Daniel Vozzo did the original colors for this issue. 7:41 – Of course, the cabbie’s line was written – and described as such – … Continue reading Hellblazer #27-28: Thicker Than Water →