78: The Boys Read The Boys Part 1 - WTF Did We Just Read?

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01/29/24 • 47 min

Comic Dudes With Attitudes

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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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Summary

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.

· 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

Previous Episode

77: Invincible Part 12 (FINAL) + Series Retrospective!

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Summary

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

Next Episode

79: We Read All The Energon Comics So You Don't Have To (But You Should)

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In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, Dave and Matt discuss the Energon Universe, a connected set of comics that bring back G.I. Joe and Transformers. They share their personal history with G.I. Joe and Transformers, and then provide an overview of the Energon Universe. They discuss the different comic series within the Energon Universe, including Duke, Cobra Commander, and Void Rivals. They also share their favorite and least favorite books from the Energon Universe and discuss the most shocking moments. The conversation explores the impact and success of the Energon Universe, focusing on the connective tissue between the books and the enjoyment for both new and old fans. It also discusses the love for 80s franchises and the potential for animated shows. Additionally, it examines the impact on the comic landscape and the potential for Skybound to become the new home for licensed comics.

Takeaways

· The Energon Universe is a connected set of comics that bring back G.I. Joe and Transformers.

· The art style in the Transformers series may not appeal to all readers.

· Void Rivals has been a successful comic within the Energon Universe, with multiple printings and high demand.

· The creators involved in the Energon Universe have a genuine love and care for the 80s franchises, which is reflected in the quality of the comics.

· The move from IDW to Skybound opens up possibilities for animated shows and the expansion of the Skybound Universe.

· The Energon Universe has the potential to bring new fans into comics and revitalize the GI Joe and Transformers franchises.

Comic Dudes With Attitudes - 78: The Boys Read The Boys Part 1 - WTF Did We Just Read?

Transcript

Dave (00:02.383)
Welcome back to the comic dudes, a podcast about comic books and comic book related things. We're kicking off our let's read for 2024. We're reading the boys this year. Before getting into all that, just a quick reminder. You can follow Matt and I on Twitter. Our Twitter handles will be in the description of the episode. You can also follow me on threads. I'll put our TikTok in there as well. Come talk to us about comics, share the podcast. Growth helps. We like growth. If