Episode 122 - Your E-Mails and Voicemails About Comics [Discussion]

[conorkilpatrick]

It's that time again! You wrote and called into iFanboy and we're answering your questions about how long it takes to read a comic, who should play Captain America, what comic book convention you should go to and more!

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First up is Chris from Minnesota who asks: "How much is too much?! How often is too often? How much are people willing to pay to keep current on a title?

Next, Brett from California asks: Who would be better to play Captain America in the movie? Marc Blucas or Adam Baldwin?

Next, Drago who has recently started to read Spider-Man asks: Do you have to read all the bubbles or can you skip the blabber? Will it affect the understanding of the story?

Up next, Eric asks Josh whether he's pissed off at the omission of Hawkeye from the Avengers cartoon and the upcoming Avengers movie?

After watching the show on Grant Morrison, Marianne asks Ron which he'd rather buy: New X-Men or Ultimate X-Men? She also wants to start reading more DC titles and asks if JSA is a good book to start on and if so, which trades to start with?

Alicia from New York asks: Apart from The Sword what else can iFanboy recommend by The Luna Brothers?

Ben asks: As a comic convention virgin, which is the best con to go to? Start small or go for broke at San Diego?

Lastly, Darrell from New York comments on Action Comics and Secret Six.

[tad]

Maybe it's because I'm worn out from running a garage sale, cleaning the roof in blistering heat and boxing up tons o' crap for donations but this episode was just what I needed. The looseness, goofiness and spontaneous laughter had me smiling and chuckling.

Video podcasting, even more than broadcast TV, brings the "stars" into our homes giving a sense of familiarity. The iFanboys are like buds, pals, mates and chums to people all over the world. If you get a chance to spend time with them, you'll learn that their friendliness isn't an act (well, except for Conor who'll slide a shiv between your ribs just to see you bleed).

Here's to more "loose" shows. C'mon, it's BBQ time. Sneak into the backyard of old man Eliopoulos and grill up another meaty episode.

Meanwhile, one caution about taking one's wife to San Diego Comicon: How is she with crowds? But if she agrees to go, make sure you plan some non-convention downtime - maybe on Saturday. Don't wait to do your vacationing until after the con because you'll be worn out.

[thenextchampion]

Dont see a whole lot of 'Holocaust' jokes in a comic podcast these days....or anywhere for that matter....

[neb]

Meanwhile, one caution about taking one's wife to San Diego Comicon: How is she with crowds? But if she agrees to go, make sure you plan some non-convention downtime - maybe on Saturday. Don't wait to do your vacationing until after the con because you'll be worn out.

I haven't watched the show yet, but to answer your question, my bride to be is good with crowds. In our loose discussions that we've had so far, we were thinking that the con would fall in the middle of the vacation, but you bring up a good point. Thanks!

[tad]

Are you talking about this year? Only Thursday and Sunday are currently available, which solves the "worn out" problem.

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_reg.php

[neb]

Are you talking about this year? Only Thursday and Sunday are currently available, which solves the "worn out" problem.

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_reg.php

No, more down the road. Maybe next year or the year after. We're in a huge transition phase right now with moving and getting married in the next two months.

[infernorhythm]

The entire Hawkeye casting bit was classic.

And yeah, Justice Society is a great read. JSA had some amazing arcs. Princes of Darkness and Black Reign are excellent.

[holden]

Dont see a whole lot of 'Holocaust' jokes in a comic podcast these days....or anywhere for that matter....

We aren't allowed to joke about that yet?