iFanboy Mini (04/07/08-04/11/08)

[conorkilpatrick]

It's the iFanboy Mini Discussion thread for the week ending 04/11/08!

The Monday episode is here! (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/video/iFanboy_Mini_-_Episode__16_-_Book_of_the_Month__Justice_League_International_V ol__1)

The Tuesday episode is here! (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/video/iFanboy_Mini_-_Episode__17_-_New_Comics_Preview_04_09_08)

The Wednesday episode is here!
(http://www.ifanboy.com/content/video/ifanboy_mini_-_episode_18_-_what_s_wrong_with_aquaman_)
The Thursday episode is here! (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/video/ifanboy_mini_-_episode__19_-_vintage_comic_book_ads)

The Friday episode is here! (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/video/iFanboy_Mini_-_Episode__20_-_Pick_of_the_Week__Young_Liars__2)

[wade-wilson]

How does Justice League International Vol. 1 hold up over time? Does cool in 1987 mean it's cool now?

[mikegraham6]

How does Justice League International Vol. 1 hold up over time? Does cool in 1987 mean it's cool now?
it's worth checking out. it's far superior to the current JLA series

[jaflanagan]

I'm reading it right now. It's pretty good. There are some slight anachronisms, like over explaining stuff, but overall, it holds up very well.

[superfriend82]

I did't see all star batman and robin in the pull list or the side slider thing on the site. So it coming out or not?

[englishw]

All-Star Batman & Robin is not on Diamond's ship list:
http://www.diamondcomics.com/shipping/newreleaseskf.txt

Where did you guys get your information that it is shipping??

[jaflanagan]

All-Star Batman & Robin is not on Diamond's ship list:
http://www.diamondcomics.com/shipping/newreleaseskf.txt

Where did you guys get your information that it is shipping??

The final list doesn't come out until monday night, which is too late to get the show done. It was on the list before that, and it was listed on DC's website. We also wrote to DC, and asked, and they said the website was right.

It's not a perfect science, and this is Jim Lee we're talking about. Is anyone surprised?

[superfriend82]

The final list doesn't come out until monday night, which is too late to get the show done. It was on the list before that, and it was listed on DC's website. We also wrote to DC, and asked, and they said the website was right.

It's not a perfect science, and this is Jim Lee we're talking about. Is anyone surprised?

So what youe saying is that you really don't know ir it's going to come or not.

[itsbecca]

So what youe saying is that you really don't know ir it's going to come or not.

I believe what he's saying is that it's not coming out this week. For sure.

The confusion was just that it was set to come out at the time the show was recorded. That's movie magic for you.

[jaflanagan]

I'm saying that when this was recorded and uploaded, to the best of our knowledge, ASBAR was slated to come out tomorrow. The list was finalized monday night, and at that point it was too late to change the show, unfortunately.

There are going to be some shipping movements on these from time to time, so I'm sorry for the confusion, but we did do our homework on it.

[six-gun]

I'm reading it right now. It's pretty good. There are some slight anachronisms, like over explaining stuff, but overall, it holds up very well.

Very well, doesn't cover it IMO. Super fantastic awesome, those words do fine.

Also, no Criminal on the preview show?

I mean, the book could use the press is all

[conorkilpatrick]

Also, no Criminal on the preview show?

I mean, the book could use the press is all

It's not like we haven't given that book a lot of lip service.

[six-gun]

It's not like we haven't given that book a lot of lip service.

Four POW's in fact :)

[jmstump]

It's not a perfect science, and this is Jim Lee we're talking about. Is anyone surprised?

I thought Jim Lee has done monthlies before? Also I was wondering if Miller working on The Spirit has had anything with the slow down. I'm not trying to take blame off of Lee by the way, I mean he did decide he should do stuff for what two monthlies and a video game, causing ASBAR to got sidetracked for months. *sigh*

Which reminds me of what you mentioned one of the last shows, are we ever going to see Wildcats again? That was the one time I can remember being excited for a Grant Morrison book.

[conorkilpatrick]

Asked:

I thought Jim Lee has done monthlies before?

And answered:

I mean he did decide he should do stuff for what two monthlies and a video game, causing ASBAR to got sidetracked for months. *sigh*

Not to mention his editorial duties.

[jmstump]

Not to mention his editorial duties.

I didn't know he had editorial duties.

Also I tend to answer my own questions without realizing it. :o a lot.

[conorkilpatrick]

I didn't know he had editorial duties.

Also I tend to answer my own questions without realizing it. :o a lot.

He's the Editorial Director of the Wildstorm division of DC Comics.

[wade-wilson]

He's the Editorial Director of the Wildstorm division of DC Comics.
This is the main reason why I cut him some slack for being so late with ASBARTBW ... longest comic title ever?

Did The Punisher come out? It's not on Diamonds website either. After you guys got me all excited for it ... you comic teasers.

[gobo]

Punisher came out and it was glorious, maybe you were looking at the non-Mature Readers list?

[wade-wilson]

Punisher came out and it was glorious, maybe you were looking at the non-Mature Readers list?
Ah, you're right! D'oh! Wrong list.

I get my new comics tomorrow. Punisher is good? SWEET!

Now I'm excited again.

[paper]

Ron has an uncanny ability to sell me on books I would have otherwise left on the shelf. I'll be looking for the first two issues of Young Liars when I hit the shop next week.

I think the guys each bring something a little different to the mini episodes. Which is why I really do look forward to the daily solo episodes, maybe even more than the weekly.

Josh offers a funny, conversational tone which makes it all feel authentic and genuine. Conor brings a level of authority. He reminds me of my older cousins who recommended books to me when I was a kid. "Aquaman is not lame!" Wisdom from experience. And Ron, as I mentioned, is great at zeroing in on the finer details and really showcasing a book or concept to its fullest.

Hope that's helpful. I know that putting out new content and experimenting with the format is really nerve-racking, so I try to give my feedback where I can.

Keep it up.

[cepwin]

it's worth checking out. it's far superior to the current JLA series

Well, after hearing the podcast I decided to check it out. (I ordered that and "Queen and Country" from InStock) I'm new to this stuff but it looked interesting. Interestingly enough, I'm reading the first volume of "Sandman" and apparently Justice League is hooked into it.

[mikegraham6]

iFanboys (but mainly Conor), i have a question for you guys. I loved that Aquaman mini but i was wondering where you guys found that picture of all the Superpowers Action Figures? I'd love to see it

cheers

[conorkilpatrick]

iFanboys (but mainly Conor), i have a question for you guys. I loved that Aquaman mini but i was wondering where you guys found that picture of all the Superpowers Action Figures? I'd love to see it

cheers

Here it is (http://mishkanyc.com/bloglin/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/splineup.jpg).

[mikegraham6]

Here it is (http://mishkanyc.com/bloglin/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/splineup.jpg).
thanks conor