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West

Saturday, November 24th, 2007 – running time 25:24

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This week iFanboy calls attention to the great American genre of western comics, in all their horse smelling glory. We've got lawmen and outlaws, gamblers and rustlers, and maybe even a no good, low-down, dirty robot army.

The last few years have seen a tremendous uptick in western comics, which used to be commonplace, but became very rare a few years back.

First up are a couple of tales from Marvel Comics. Blaze of Glory and Apache Skies which both explore the history of Marvel's western characters. There's even a western version of Ghost Rider!

Then it's over to DC to learn a little about their premier western anti-hero, Jonah Hex. First there are the old classic comics in the Showcase Presents: Jonah Hex, and of course, the newer, modern stories in Jonah Hex: Guns of Vengeance.

A new book that has no business being any good, but is anyway, is the new Lone Ranger series from Dynamite Entertainment.

He's known for the gritty, modern crime of 100 Bullets, but Brian Azzarello also gets dirty in the post civil war south, with his series, Loveless.

Completely out of left field is a cowboy tale from creative genius Doug TenNapel, who bring us the old west, but with Sasquatch and Robots in Iron West, which is certainly unlike any other western tale out there.

But the award for the most out-there western comic book actually should go to Eric Powell for his take on Billy the Kid versus Dr. Frankenstein, in Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities.

Wrapping up the show is a little piece of comic book masterpiece, with the fourth volume of Preacher, Ancient History, just in case you were wondering where the Saint of Killers came from..

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Show Title:
iFanboy
Description:
iFanboy is all about comic books. Each week, the guys shed new light on the world of comics and graphic novels. Be it finding new comics, going in-depth, or exclusive interviews, iFanboy has something for new and old readers alike.
Categories:
Art & Music, Movies & Media
Launch Date:
Jan 17, 2007
Episodes:
182