Comic Dudes With Attitudes

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Summary
In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, hosts Dave, Matt, and Erik dive into Volume 9 of 'The Boys,' titled 'The Big Ride.' They discuss the evolution of characters, the intertwining backstories, and the overarching themes of redemption and conflict. The conversation also touches on the historical context of World War II within the narrative, the dynamics between The Boys and The Seven, and the outrageous moments that define the series. The hosts share their thoughts on character development, particularly focusing on Hughie, Butcher, and Mother's Milk, while also addressing the controversial themes present in the comic. As they wrap up, they reflect on their predictions for future volumes and the direction of the story.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reconnection
03:01 Comic Reading Structure and Expectations
06:01 Volume 9 Overview: The Big Ride
08:48 Character Backstories and Development
12:13 Conflict and Confrontation
15:10 Themes of War and History
18:05 Character Relationships and Dynamics
20:53 Personal Reflections and Insights
24:04 Final Thoughts and Conclusions
28:24 The Role of Editorial Influence in Indie Publishing
29:06 Personal Engagement and Subjectivity in Comic Reading
30:17 Controversial Themes and Character Portrayals
32:01 Complex Morality in Character Relationships
33:28 The Challenge of Gray Morality in Storytelling
35:15 Nostalgia and Changing Perspectives in Comics
37:28 Pacing and Structure in Comic Series
40:27 The Impact of Collected Editions on Reading Experience
42:17 Personal Preferences and Comic Enjoyment
45:32 The Enduring Appeal of Certain Comics
47:16 Comic Book Recommendations and Nostalgia
47:54 Controversial Themes in 'The Boys'
49:27 Outrageous Moments in the Story
55:01 Character Development and Relationships
59:54 Final Thoughts and Future Expectations

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In this episode of Comic Dudes hosts Dave and Matt share their favorite horror comics. They explore some of the unique storytelling and artistic styles that define these works, while also sharing personal anecdotes and recommendations for readers. The discussion highlights the emotional impact of these comics, the evolution of beloved characters, and the importance of horror in graphic storytelling. The hosts conclude with a call for listener recommendations and a commitment to continue exploring the genre.
Chapters
00:00 Spooky Season Excitement
03:13 Exploring Horror Comics
06:02 Diving into Nailbiter
09:00 American Vampire Unveiled
11:45 The Thrills of Hack/Slash
15:01 The Walking Dead Phenomenon
20:59 Marvel's Midnight Suns
23:25 Exploring Horror Comics: A New York Perspective
24:51 Reviving the Zombie Genre: A Deep Dive into Revival
28:45 Something is Killing the Children: A Unique Take on Horror
32:46 The Spread: A Post-Apocalyptic Tale
37:22 Killadelphia: Merging History with Horror
40:51 30 Days of Night: Vampires in the Arctic
44:46 The State of Independent Comics: A Look at IDW
45:22 Exploring Stray Dogs: A Unique Horror Comic
49:18 The Legacy of Spawn: A Comic Icon
53:48 Stillwater: A Town Where No One Dies
56:12 Honorable Mentions: A Diverse Range of Horror Comics
01:05:25 Closing Thoughts and Future Recommendations

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Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss their impressions of Volume 1 of The Boys comic book series. They cover various topics, including the differences between the comic and the TV show adaptation, the use of slang and language, the controversial themes and writing style, and the explicit content and shock value of the comic. Despite some difficulties with certain aspects, they appreciate the unique and subversive nature of the story and characters. The conversation covers the differences between the comic and the TV show, favorite and least likable characters, the similarity between comic and TV show characters, the character 'The Female', the desire for more character development, and the acceptance of the comic book world vs. the TV show world. The hosts also discuss their future plans for the podcast.

Takeaways

· The writing style of Garth Ennis, the creator of The Boys, can be polarizing, with some appreciating his subversive and boundary-pushing approach, while others find it excessive.

· Despite its flaws, The Boys comic offers a unique and thought-provoking story that explores the dark side of superheroes and the corporatization of the industry. The comic and the TV show have significant differences, with the comic being more graphic and edgy.

· There is a desire for more character development in the comic.

· The comic book world allows for quicker acceptance of certain elements compared to the TV show world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

02:20 Recap of Volume 1: The Name of the Game

06:07 Good Things About the Comic

10:04 Different Perspectives on the Comic and Show

13:43 Difficulties with Slang and Art

18:06 Controversial Themes and Writing Style

21:43 Uncomfortable Scenes and Storylines

27:02 Explicit Content and Shock Value

31:48 Differences between the comic and the show

36:19 Favorite and least likable characters

41:34 Similarity between comic and TV show characters

43:08 Discussion about the character 'The Female'

45:05 Desire for more character development

46:31 Acceptance of comic book world vs. TV show world

47:00 Closing remarks and future plans

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Dave and Matt close out their year-long celebration of Invincible by discussing volumes 24 and 25. They reflect on the most and least likable characters in the series, and explore the themes of dictatorship vs democracy and the importance of family and friends. The conversation delves into favorite moments and arcs in the series, highlighting the Viltrumite War and the Invincible War as standout storylines. The hosts share their personal takeaways from the series and reflect on the impact of Invincible as a superhero comic. They conclude with a wrap-up and announce their next read, The Boys.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

01:19 Closing out the Year-Long Celebration of Invincible

03:11 Recap of Volumes 24 and 25

11:36 The Good, The Bad, The Hot Takes

37:12 Series Retrospective

55:10 Final Thoughts

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Halloween Episode! With a special guest!
Erik from ICPWWE joins us to talk about Something Is Killing The Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera.
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IG/Twitter - @icpwwe
Website - icpwwe.com

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