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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW BREATH OF SHADOWS #1 ART BRUT #1-2 SWAMP THING: GREEN HELL #1-2 Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals
Published 02/24/23
Published 02/24/23
In this episode, Greg , Rahul and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn for the finale episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" We get into the last arc of "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" "THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN", we also discuss some of the other media inspired by or adapting the saga including the video game "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" and the failed attempt to create a movie based on the storyline, the...
Published 02/03/23
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: Always Never Black Paradox Know Your Station PTSD Radio Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals
Published 01/20/23
Merry Christmas and welcome to this year's Christmas special. We decided to take a trip back in time, riffing off our recent Death and Return of Superman episodes and put together a list of Christmas comics that cover the first half of the 90s. We offer you a snapshot of the particular kind of Christmas cheer that would have been available on the stands at the time! In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: What The-?! #10 The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special Terror...
Published 12/20/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn for the second episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN". In this episode we discuss the comic book industry of the early 90s and the impact that seismic events, such as the comic book sales boom and the founding of image comics, had on the descision making behind the story and particularly, the arc that follows THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and SUPERMAN: FUNERAL...
Published 12/02/22
In this episode, Greg is joined by special guest Dr Joe Sutliff Sanders to discuss, primarily his work in creating and launching the first world-class collection of graphic novels at Cambridge’s Lucy Cavendish College. The initial and core focus of the library is the prioritisation of works by LGBTQ+ creators, women, Indigenous peoples and people of colour. We discuss the reasons behind the decision to create this groundbreaking library and collection at an institution like Cambridge...
Published 11/22/22
Happy Halloween!! In this episode, I the The Loft Dweller welcome you again on this night, This darkest night... To the unhallowed ground of my Library Of The Damned… Come I have something special to show you this time. The works of a true fear and dread maestro, a master of inkomancy harnessing true terror in line and panel. I am of course talking about the great Junji Ito. Look upon his works and know the greatest and truest existential horror… Tonight in the loft dwellers library we...
Published 10/31/22
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn for the inaugural episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN". In this episode we discuss where the idea for this iconic storyline came from and why this ultimately happened! We dive into the mechanics of the idea, the hype, the worlds response to the death of a cultural icon, and what was happening with Superman comics around this time, as well as...
Published 10/20/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: MAKE BELIEVE We discuss part oneAND we have a preview of part two! you can back part two here! as it's now live on kickstarter for funding! FANTASTIC FOUR: FULL CIRCLE BONE ORCHARD: TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS #1 Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions...
Published 10/04/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: Detective Comics #1062/1063 Shock Shop #1 Suzanne - The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis Available now here! Gallery: Sennen Available for pre order here Published: 20th Oct 2022 (UK) 27th Oct 2022 (NorthAmerica) Gallery: Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at...
Published 09/13/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: TERROR ILLUSTRATED CLEMENTINE EAT MY FLESH, DRINK MY BLOOD available here! https://dauntlessstories.com/emfdmb MARVEL MONSTER GROUP: TALES OF THE ZOMBIE NOTES: Some of the resources/ sources used in Greg's discussion of Horror Magasines LOSTSOTI.ORG a site that is full of information and resources pertaining to the anti-comics campaign of the 40s and 50s Transcripts of the 1954 Senate Subcommittee Hearings into Juvenile...
Published 08/09/22
In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics: STRAY GARDENER ADAMTINE THE PASSAGEWAY Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals
Published 07/19/22
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: THE FORGOTTEN BLADE BLACK MASS RISING OUTER WILDERNESSThis is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 16th June 2022 (UK) 23rd June 2022 (NA) for 8.99 | $12.95Pre-Order here! SLEEPING WHILE STANDING This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 14th July 2022 (UK) 21st July 2022 (US) for £12.99 | $16.95 Pre-Order here! MONKEY MEAT #1 I HATE THIS PLACE #1 JOE HILL’S RAIN #1 THE...
Published 06/14/22
In this episode, Greg is joined by special guest Katie Cunningham to discuss her comic ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW a historical horror comic with a sci-fi/ cosmic twist! we get into the creative process behind the story, the inspiration and discuss creating/ collaborating on a comic from a writer's perspective! ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW is available here via Time Bomb Comics Send any questions or feedback to [email protected] And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like...
Published 05/31/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: SQUIRE ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW We also talk a little about theSONIC THE HEDGEHOG comics published by Archie Comics! Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace...
Published 05/17/22
In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics: INTERNET CRUSADER INCLUDING THE PORTAL 2 HELL ZINE DESERTER We also get Rahul's thoughts on a comic from last episode: 2120 This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 19th May (UK) / 26th May (North America) for £19.99 | $26.95 Pre-Order here! Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to...
Published 04/26/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: BATMAN: BEYOND THE WHITE KNIGHT #1 HULK: GRAND DESIGN- MONSTER #1 2120 This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 19th May (UK) / 26th May (North America) for £19.99 | $26.95 Pre-Order here! we also take a brief look at some other upcomming titles from Avery Hill publishing, and the latest Comics adjacent Television and Cinema on our radar! Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And...
Published 04/12/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn to discuss DC's CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. The 1985-1986 DC Comics event that launched a thousand large scale universe shattering events! We get right to the marrow of the trail-blazing crossover event that forever changed the comics landscape. In 1985 nothing this big and far reaching, with such deep and lasting reprocussions within the DC Universe had ever been attempted before. We discuss the genesis of the large scale...
Published 03/29/22
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest David Lloyd! We get to sit down and have a chat with legendary creator David Lloyd about their long and varied career as an artist in comics including the medium defining V FOR VENDETTA We will also be taking a look at ACES WEEKLY A digital anthology title composed of serials and shorts that is published and edited by David LLoyd. It's a real eclectic mix of comics talent and styles designed purely for digital consumption....
Published 03/09/22
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: SAGA #55 MADE IN KOREA - Spoilers begin @ 26m51s~ - For a non spoiler overview, listen to Leon's review in episode 125 of Ace Comicals! GRAVENEYE NAMELESS Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost...
Published 02/16/22
In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: MADE IN KOREA MOON KNIGHT (2021) NIGHT OF THE GHOUL Send any questions or feedback to [email protected]. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals
Published 02/02/22
HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Anthony Smith! We get to sit down and have a chat with creator Anthony Smith about their new book LEARN TO SPEAK CAT: FAKE MEWS A comedic collection of single panel cat centric cartoons and really get into the creative process! We also get to chat about their work with writer Tobias Taitt on their book BLACK. Among other things we also discuss their other works, their influences and the comics and stories...
Published 01/19/22
God rest ye merry Comics fans Let nothing you dismay Remember Holiday Specials to read near Christmas Day To save us from depression when serotonin's gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy... In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are bringing the cheer once again for the Ace Comicals 2021 Christmas Special! Four seasonal titles... only one can be top of the stack and earn a full 5 "Tree Toppers" out of five... In the running we have:...
Published 12/15/21
In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: QUIET THOUGHTS (Review begins at: 18:00) THE RUSH #1 (Review begins at: 33:03) BLACK KNIGHT: CURSE OF THE EBONY BLADE (Segment includes SPOILERS for Eternals (2021) beginning at: 49:01) BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 (2021) (Review begins at: 1:10:41) We also discuss the new movie GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE and the new Marvel TV show Hawkeye (Reviews begins at: 3:41) Send any questions or feedback to...
Published 12/01/21