Your source for comic book news, reviews and culture. Variant Edition: A different way of looking at comics
We’re back from the Baltimore Comic-con…but the schedule for this week will be a bit different. No Variant Edition Tuesday. That will be back next week. Along with coverage of the convention in episode 65 (and beyond). But this week, we have some reviews that we shot before we left. Reviews include: Justice League of America #12, Terror Inc #1, Halo Uprising #1, Black Summer #2, Walking Dead #40, Amazing Spider-man #543, Wolverine #56, Un-Men #1, Green Lantern Corps #15, The Boys and more! Plus Kevin takes a look at the new Comic Foundry Magazine. Episode 64 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered o
Joe Keatinge hosts the Image Comics Show at the 2007 Baltimore Comic-con. Panelists include Erik Larsen, Scott Kurtz, Dean Haspiel, CB Cebulski and Frank Cho. Announcements include news on The Walking Dead, Invincible, Liberty Meadows, Compass, Brawl, PVP and many more!
This episode was set to run Sunday night/Monday morning, but ran into some encoding problems, so it got bumped. But it’s back and full to the brim with reviews. Reviews include: Daredevil #99, Fear Agent: The Last Goodbye #2, Punisher War Journal #10, Ghost Rider #14, Wolverine Origins #16, Captain America #29, Quasar #2, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man #23, New X-men #41, Ultimate X-men #85, X-Factor #22, Omega Flight #5, Dark Horse’s Aliens and Predator Omnibus, Green Lantern Corps #22, Chronicles of Wormwood #6, Nova #5 and a special advanced review of Atomic Robo #1! Plus Luis and Mike talk about all things World War Hulk in Hulkarama 102! Episode 63 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
This is the second in a week...so it's all reviews. Reviews include: Cable and Deadpool #43, Shanna the She-Devil #1, Black Summer #1, Elephantmen #10, Spider-Man Red Sonja #1, New Warriors #3, Silver Surfer: Requiem #3, The Goon #19 and Thor #2. Plus Nick and Eddie talk about All Star Batman #6 and Walking Dead#39! Episode 62 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
We're back and continuing to bring back some old segments and a new one... We've got Bowen's new Apocalypse statue and Wave 2 of DC Direct's Infinite Crisis figures...plus a brand new segment from Luis called Research or Retcon. Oh, and we've still got reviews, including: The Order #1, Terminator 2: Infinities #1, X-Men #201, X-Men First Class #2, Amazing Spider-Man #542, Ultimate Spider-Man #111, War of the Undead Vol. 1 TP, Wolverine #55, Mighty Avengers #4, Incredible Hulk #108, Iron Man #20, Captain America #28, Black Cherry GN! Episode 61 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Comics, manga and giant monsters! Variant Edition is returning to it's roots. Not content with just comic book reviews, we start bringing back some older segments that we haven't had for awhile. This week it's the return of the Radioactive Minute and Mike's Bullet Points! Plus we mention a very special viewer... Oh, and we've still got reviews, including: Samurai Commando Mission 1549, City of Others #3, Armory Wars #1, New X-Men #40, Astounding Wolfman #2, X-Factor #21, Action Comics #851, New Avengers #851, Chronicles of Wormwood #5 and more! Episode 60 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Part two of our 2 part all comics review catch-up! It's wall to wall reviews! Featuring: Flash #13, Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness #5, Elephantmen Pilot, Teen Titans #48, Invincible #42, Wonder Woman #10, Justice League of America #10, New Avengers Transformers #1, and Chronicles of Wormwood # 4! Episode 59 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
It's been a few weeks since a regular Variant Edition...and we're back with a bang! Part one of our 2 part all comics review catch-up! Mike and Luis discuss pretty much all the crossovers to World War Hulk in Hulkarama 101! Plus reviews of: Fallen Son: Iron Man, Fallen Son: Spider-man, Fear Agent: The Last Goodbye #1, Thor #1, Thunderbolts #115, New Warriors #2 and The Walking Dead #38! Episode 58 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
We talk all about conventions. We cover the do's and don'ts of comic cons. What to bring and how to act. We've been to quite a few cons, so we try to share some of what we have learned. What is Variant Edition: The Discussion? Every other week, Variant Edition will sit down and talk comics. We?ll pick a topic (or topics) that we find interesting and chat it up. Variant Edition: The Discussion is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And don?t forget to check out our forums?let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
We originally ran a shorter version of this interview as part of Variant Edition Tuesday on June 12th. But here is the entire conversation that Nick had with Hellboy Animated Director and Producer Tad Stones. They talk about the new release of Hellboy Blood and Iron, a proposed third animated film, the upcoming live action Hellboy sequel, Hellboy as a boy growing up, Lobster Johnson and more! Variant Edition: A Conversation with Tad Stones is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And donât forget to check out our forumsâ¦let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Variant Edition has gone to Hell, boy! The new animated Hellboy Blood and Iron hits DVD on Tuesday and to celebrate weâre dedicating an entire episode to the big red guy. First up is an exclusive interview with animated Hellboy producer and director, Tad Stones. Next, Mike and Nick let us know what they think of the new film in an advanced review of Blood and Iron. Then itâs reviews of Hellboy Darkness Calls, Hellboy Black Wedding and a handful of animated Hellboy statues! (oh, and weâve also got comic reviews of Silver Surfer Requiem #1, Spider-man Fairy Tales #1, Green Lantern #20, New Warriors #1 and Gamekeeper #1.) Episode 56 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And donât forget to check out our forumsâ¦let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Another action packed week ending episode of Variant Edition! Full to the brim with reviews, including our looks at: Avengers: The Initiative #2, Elephantmen #9, Fall of Cthulhu #2, Justice #11, Justice League of America #9, Raise the Dead #1 and #2, She Hulk #18, Silent War #5, Supergirl #17, Thunderbolts #114, Ultimate Power #5 and X-23: Target X #6. If thatâs not enough, next week creator interviews return to Variant Edition! (finally) Episode 55 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And donât forget to check out our forumsâ¦let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
This is The Discussion that our viewers demanded. Mike, Nick, Eddie and Luis sit down and figure out what they did and did not like in Spider-man 3. From Emo Spidey to Extreme Sports Harry to Jackass Venom to anygirl Gwen Stacy we cover it all! What is Variant Edition: The Discussion? Every other week, Variant Edition will sit down and talk comics. We'll pick a topic (or topics) that we find interesting and chat it up. Variant Edition: The Discussion is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Some long lost comics return to the shops! And we're there to review them. Were they worth the wait? Check out our special mini discussion/review of All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder #5. Featuring reviews of: Ultimates 2 #13, 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella #1, Ultimate X-men #82, Batman #665, Ultimate Spider-man #109, Chronicles of Wormwood #2 and the adults only Satan's Sodomy Baby! (only watch if you have a sense of humor!) Episode 54 is online through <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=137920918&s=143441">iTunes</a>, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our <a href="http://www.cgspodcast.com/forum2//index.php?showforum=119">forums</a>...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Another review packed episode...and this time we've got a review of a variant! The Swisstacks check out the gray variant of the SideShow Collectibles Hulk Premium Format statue. It's huge! Plus reviews of: Madame Mirage 99cent preview, Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #5 and #6, The Chronicles of Wormwood, Marvel Zombies Dead Days, X-men First Class Special, the Mighty Avengers #3 and X-Factor 19. Episode 53 is online through <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=137920918&s=143441">iTunes</a>, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our <a href="http://www.cgspodcast.com/forum2//index.php?showforum=119">forums</a>...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Variant Edition stops by Classic Comics in NJ and scopes out Free Comic Book Day! Plus reviews of: Batman #664, Amazing Spider-man #540, Fall of Cthulhu #0, New X-men #38 and City of Others #2. Be sure to watch after the credits⦠Episode 52 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And donât forget to check out our forumsâ¦let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Episode 51: another episode packed with reviews! Spider-man 3 is dominating the theatersâ¦and weâve got plenty of spidey goodness including reviews of: Sensational Spider-man Annual, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man #20, Spider-man Loves Mary Jane #18, Bowen Designs new Venom Statue and the Free Comic Book Day Amazing Spider-man comic. Plus reviews of: World War Hulk Prologue, Incredible Hulk #106, Elephantmen #6-8, Strongarm#2, Fell #8, Walking Dead #37, War of the Undead #3, Drain #3, and the Astounding Wolf-Man #1 . Oh, and a new cast member! Episode 51 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And donât forget to check out our forumsâ¦let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
First there was Variant Edition. Then came Variant Edition Tuesdays. Now itâs time for Variant Edition: The Discussion. What is Variant Edition: The Discussion? Every other week, Variant Edition will sit down and talk comics. Weâll pick a topic (or topics) that we find interesting and chat it up. This week we discuss if publishers doing enough to get kids to read comics. Variant Edition: The Discussion is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And donât forget to check out our forumsâ¦let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Weâve made it to 50 episodes! To celebrate, itâs wall-to-wall reviews. In this episode: -New Avengers #29, Legion of Monsters: Man Thing, Fafrd and the Gray Mouser, City of Others #1, Sideshowâs Venom vs Spider-man Diorama, Ghost Rider #10, The Idiotâs Guide to Creating Graphic Novels, Mighty Avengers #2, X-Factor #18, X 23 Target X #5, Clayburn Mooreâs Aphrodite IX statue, New X-Men 337 and the Morbid Curiosity artbook. Episode 50 is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google, BlipTV and LiveVideo. And donât forget to check out our forumsâ¦let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.
Itâs Friday, Day 1 of the 2007 New York Comic Con! In this episode: -Nick, Mike, Luis and Kevin check in from the show floor. -Nick chats with Power Girl and Blue Beetle. -Plus Kevin gets an in-depth look at some upcoming DC Direct releases.
Comments