Meltcast http://www.meltcomics.com/blog Meltcast Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:37:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 \"The opening shots for Meltcast are fired as Caleb and Chris open the inaugural episode by discussing the BLACKEST NIGHT event from DC and the SPIDER-WOMAN motion and print comics by Bendis & Maleev from Marvel. Buckle up, the start of the ride has begun!\" Meltcast yes Meltdown Comics francisco@meltcomics.com @Junqueland signing at Meltdown Comics with Jason @StudioJfish Fischer, Wed. 1/18 7pm http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2012/01/16/junqueland-signing-at-meltdown-comics-with-jason-studiojfish-fischer-wed-118-7pm/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2012/01/16/junqueland-signing-at-meltdown-comics-with-jason-studiojfish-fischer-wed-118-7pm/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:18:15 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=18870 [...]]]> Jason JFish Fischer, illustrator of the new monster porn comic series Junqueland, is signing at Meltdown Comics! Jason will be signing copies of Junqueland #1, Junqueland #2 and the special full color erotic pin-up book Hot Buttons. Written by Robin Bogert, Junqueland is a monster porn comic series starring original monster characters having adults-only fun!

Junqueland #1 – Croc Gal runs a tight ship over at her bakery and can not stand tardiness. Big Mouth the baker is too slow for her tastes, so Croc Gal dishes some punishment… a food fight with day old pasties that leads to a hot, sticky mess! 12 B/W pages, color cover, written by Robin Bogert and illustrated by Jason JFish Fischer.

Junqueland #2 – Two tales of summer fun await you! Kiss Kiss the Gorgon and Strawberry Head get juicy in the poolside cabana and make some strawberry margaritas. After a dip in the pool, Abstract Head and Wolf Lady go for a hike through the woods looking for a reclusive monster known for seducing forest dwellers and horny hikers. 20 B/W pages, color cover, written by Robin Bogert and illustrated by Jason JFish Fischer.

Hot Buttons – A discreet pocket book containing 9 full color erotic pin-ups of your favorite Junqueland characters pressing their “hot buttons” (or getting them pressed by a pal!) A set of matching wearable buttons is available for those who wish to wear their monster porn love with pride! 9 color pages, color cover, illustrated by Jason JFish Fischer.

Who: Jason JFish Fischer
What: Junqueland comics signing
When: Wednesday, January 18th 7:00pm
Where: Meltdown Comics

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2012/01/16/junqueland-signing-at-meltdown-comics-with-jason-studiojfish-fischer-wed-118-7pm/feed/ 0 Jason JFish Fischer, illustrator of the new monster porn comic series Junqueland, is signing at Meltdown Comics! Jason will be signing copies of Junqueland #1, Junqueland #2 and the special full color erotic pin-up book Hot Buttons. Written by Robin Bogert, Junqueland is a monster porn comic series starring original monster characters having adults-only fun! Junqueland #1 – Croc Gal runs a tight ship over at her bakery and can not stand tardiness. Big Mouth the baker is too slow for her tastes, so Croc Gal dishes some punishment… a food fight with day old pasties that leads to a hot, sticky mess! 12 B/W pages, color cover, written by Robin Bogert and illustrated by Jason JFish Fischer. Junqueland #2 – Two tales of summer fun await you! Kiss Kiss the Gorgon and Strawberry Head get juicy in the poolside cabana and make some strawberry margaritas. After a dip in the pool, Abstract Head and Wolf Lady go for a hike through the woods looking for a reclusive monster known for seducing forest dwellers and horny hikers. 20 B/W pages, color cover, written by Robin Bogert and illustrated by Jason JFish Fischer. Hot Buttons – A discreet pocket book containing 9 full color erotic pin-ups of your favorite Junqueland characters pressing their “hot buttons” (or getting them pressed by a pal!) A set of matching wearable buttons is available for those who wish to wear their monster porn love with pride! 9 color pages, color cover, illustrated by Jason JFish Fischer. Who: Jason JFish Fischer What: Junqueland comics signing When: Wednesday, January 18th 7:00pm Where: Meltdown Comics Jason JFish Fischer, illustrator of the new monster porn comic series Junqueland, is signing at Meltdown Comics! Jason will be signing copies of Junqueland #1, Junqueland #2 and the special full color erotic pin-up book Hot Buttons. Written by [...] Meltcast 51: Jonah Ray, Ed Laroche, the Dangers of Johnny Ryan, the Future of Comics and Superman: Earth One http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/28/meltcast-51-jonah-ray-ed-laroche-the-dangers-of-johnny-ryan-the-future-of-comics-and-superman-earth-one/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/28/meltcast-51-jonah-ray-ed-laroche-the-dangers-of-johnny-ryan-the-future-of-comics-and-superman-earth-one/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:03:20 +0000 Caleb Monroe http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=12525 [...]]]> The craziness spills over from last week as Ed Laroche joins us for another round and comedian/TV personality/mustache about town Jonah Ray stops by to discuss comedy (he hosts a new comedy show, The Meltdown, at Meltdown Comics every Wednesday night starting this week!), fragmentation of audience, Hawaiian non-culture, power-violence bands, and the hazards of commissioning Johnny Ryan to draw someone you know and love.

We then ponder Shaenon K. Garrity’s recent essay predicting the future of comics and do some prognosticating of our own before giving SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE an in-depth analysis and the usual discussion of what we’ve been reading this week.

Leave us a voicemail! 206-350-1832

Picks of the Week:
Caleb: Hellboy/Beasts of Burden
Aaron: X-Men: Second Coming
Chris: Incognito: Bad Influences #1
Sam: The Walking Dead

Music: KISS - God Gave Rock & Roll To You
Intro: Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? (Remix)/Project 86 – The Butcher

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/28/meltcast-51-jonah-ray-ed-laroche-the-dangers-of-johnny-ryan-the-future-of-comics-and-superman-earth-one/feed/ 0 The craziness spills over from last week as Ed Laroche joins us for another round and comedian/TV personality/mustache about town Jonah Ray stops by to discuss comedy (he hosts a new comedy show, The Meltdown, at Meltdown Comics every Wednesday night starting this week!), fragmentation of audience, Hawaiian non-culture, power-violence bands, and the hazards of commissioning Johnny Ryan to draw someone you know and love. We then ponder Shaenon K. Garrity’s recent essay predicting the future of comics and do some prognosticating of our own before giving SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE an in-depth analysis and the usual discussion of what we’ve been reading this week. Leave us a voicemail! 206-350-1832 Picks of the Week: Caleb: Hellboy/Beasts of Burden Aaron: X-Men: Second Coming Chris: Incognito: Bad Influences #1 Sam: The Walking Dead Music: KISS - God Gave Rock & Roll To You Intro: Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? (Remix)/Project 86 – The Butcher The craziness spills over from last week as Ed Laroche joins us for another round and comedian/TV personality/mustache about town Jonah Ray stops by to discuss comedy (he hosts a new comedy show, The Meltdown, at Meltdown Comics every Wednesday [...] Meltcast 49: Chris Blows Our Minds, The Outfit, Atelier, Vertigo and Avatar http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/15/meltcast-49-chris-blows-our-minds-the-outfit-atelier-vertigo-and-avatar/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/15/meltcast-49-chris-blows-our-minds-the-outfit-atelier-vertigo-and-avatar/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:20:52 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=12234 [...]]]> This week we discuss NY Con news, particularly the 2011 price drops from DC and Marvel, Chris gives a special comment he’s been holding in about the good folks at Avatar Press, then he blows minds and melts faces with a revelation so shocking that the internet has a 78% chance of never functioning again (and a 100% chance it will never be the same).

We hit the books hard this week to cover for the absence of the Hammer (still living the high life in NY)! Up to bat are Darwyn Cook’s RICHARD STARK’S PARKER: THE OUTFIT Millar andYu’s SUPERIOR, ATELIER, IRREDEEMABLE #18, INCORRUPTABLE, STRANGE TALES II #1 and many more as we gear up for episode FIFTY coming next week.

PICKS OF THE WEEK
Aaron – Strange Tales 2 #1
Chris – You’ll have to hear it to believe it
Caleb – Irredeemable #18

Call in, leave a voicemail and be heard on next week’s Episode 50! 206-350-1832



Music: Jimmy Eat World – Nothingwrong / Muse: Glorious

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/15/meltcast-49-chris-blows-our-minds-the-outfit-atelier-vertigo-and-avatar/feed/ 0 This week we discuss NY Con news, particularly the 2011 price drops from DC and Marvel, Chris gives a special comment he’s been holding in about the good folks at Avatar Press, then he blows minds and melts faces with a revelation so shocking that the internet has a 78% chance of never functioning again (and a 100% chance it will never be the same). We hit the books hard this week to cover for the absence of the Hammer (still living the high life in NY)! Up to bat are Darwyn Cook’s RICHARD STARK’S PARKER: THE OUTFIT Millar andYu’s SUPERIOR, ATELIER, IRREDEEMABLE #18, INCORRUPTABLE, STRANGE TALES II #1 and many more as we gear up for episode FIFTY coming next week. PICKS OF THE WEEK Aaron – Strange Tales 2 #1 Chris – You’ll have to hear it to believe it Caleb – Irredeemable #18 Call in, leave a voicemail and be heard on next week’s Episode 50! 206-350-1832 Music: Jimmy Eat World – Nothingwrong / Muse: Glorious This week we discuss NY Con news, particularly the 2011 price drops from DC and Marvel, Chris gives a special comment he’s been holding in about the good folks at Avatar Press, then he blows minds and melts faces with a revelation so shocking [...] Meltcast 48: Superman Film, Wonder Woman TV show, Left 4 Dead, The Flash, ATELIER, Thor and so much more… http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/07/meltcast-48-superman-film-wonder-woman-tv-show-left-4-dead-the-flash-atelier-thor-and-so-much-more/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/07/meltcast-48-superman-film-wonder-woman-tv-show-left-4-dead-the-flash-atelier-thor-and-so-much-more/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:04:15 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=12140 [...]]]> DC Entertainment and Hollywood take center stage as the crew discusses the Zack Snyder’s attachment to the Superman film, David E. Kelley on the Wonder Woman TV show. Finally, we touch on Darren Aronofsky directing the second Wolverine film before segueing into what we’ve been reading (or will be reading soon): the *FREE* LEFT 4 DEAD online comics by Michael Avon Oeming, THE FLASH, the upcoming ATELIER by Moon and Ba, ULTIMATE THOR #1, WOLVERINE #2, SCALPED #41, NEONOMICON #2, THE BOYS #47, and the HOPELESS SAVAGES GREATEST HITS collection from Oni Press.


Music: Jeanne Jolly – Desert of My Mind / Eminem – Space Bound
*Meltcast Voicemail: 206-350-1832  (Selected voicemails will appear on episode 50 – and beyond!)

Our Picks of the Week

Aaron- LEFT 4 DEAD
Chris- HOPELESS SAVAGES GREATEST HITS
Caleb- SCALPED
Sam- ATELIER
All available at Meltdown Comics

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/10/07/meltcast-48-superman-film-wonder-woman-tv-show-left-4-dead-the-flash-atelier-thor-and-so-much-more/feed/ 0 DC Entertainment and Hollywood take center stage as the crew discusses the Zack Snyder’s attachment to the Superman film, David E. Kelley on the Wonder Woman TV show. Finally, we touch on Darren Aronofsky directing the second Wolverine film before segueing into what we’ve been reading (or will be reading soon): the *FREE* LEFT 4 DEAD online comics by Michael Avon Oeming, THE FLASH, the upcoming ATELIER by Moon and Ba, ULTIMATE THOR #1, WOLVERINE #2, SCALPED #41, NEONOMICON #2, THE BOYS #47, and the HOPELESS SAVAGES GREATEST HITS collection from Oni Press. Music: Jeanne Jolly – Desert of My Mind / Eminem – Space Bound *Meltcast Voicemail: 206-350-1832  (Selected voicemails will appear on episode 50 – and beyond!) Our Picks of the Week Aaron- LEFT 4 DEAD Chris- HOPELESS SAVAGES GREATEST HITS Caleb- SCALPED Sam- ATELIER All available at Meltdown Comics DC Entertainment and Hollywood take center stage as the crew discusses the Zack Snyder’s attachment to the Superman film, David E. Kelley on the Wonder Woman TV show. Finally, we touch on Darren Aronofsky directing the second Wolverine film [...] Meltcast 47: Stray Bullets, Criminal, X-Factor, Spider-Man, GI:JOE, Prison Pit, Almighty’s Ed LaRoche, more Namor talk and NOW YOU CAN CALL US http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/30/meltcast-47-stray-bullets-criminal-x-factor-spider-man-gijoe-prison-pit-almightys-ed-laroche-more-namor-talk-and-now-you-can-call-us/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/30/meltcast-47-stray-bullets-criminal-x-factor-spider-man-gijoe-prison-pit-almightys-ed-laroche-more-namor-talk-and-now-you-can-call-us/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:11:14 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=12009 [...]]]> We start and end with the Royal One of the Undersea as Chris shows off some Namor artwork, then we delve into crime as Sam talks up CRIMINAL, compares to STRAY BULLETS and SIN CITY, and talk up potential dream directors for Brubaker and Phillip’s masterpiece.

We then yammer about some books with ALMIGHTY’s Ed LaRoche, including recent X-FACTOR, ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN/WOLVERINE #3, THUNDERBOLTS, SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN, Kieron Gillen’s THOR run, we go back to last week and grill Chris on his NEMISIS #3 throwdown, and talk up scripting for artists compared to the artist doing it all. Last, we touch on the GI:JOE – COBRA SPECIAL, X-MEN LEGACY #240, WONDER WOMAN #603, THE TECHNOPRIESTS, NAMOR #2, PRISON PIT by Johnny Ryan, and we ask Chris a hard question – should Namor and Sue ever be together?


Music: Iron Maiden – The Wicker Man (Live in Rio)
Intro: Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? (Remix)/Project 86 – The Butcher

*Meltcast Voicemail: 206-350-1832   (Selected voicemails will appear on episode 50 – and beyond!)

Our Picks of the Week

Caleb- Technopriests v1 (Humanoids)
Sam- Criminal v4 : Bad Night & v5: The Sinners (Marvel/Icon)
Chris- Prison Pit v1 & v2 (Fantagraphics)
Aaron- ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN/WOLVERINE #3

All available at Meltdown Comics

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/30/meltcast-47-stray-bullets-criminal-x-factor-spider-man-gijoe-prison-pit-almightys-ed-laroche-more-namor-talk-and-now-you-can-call-us/feed/ 0 We start and end with the Royal One of the Undersea as Chris shows off some Namor artwork, then we delve into crime as Sam talks up CRIMINAL, compares to STRAY BULLETS and SIN CITY, and talk up potential dream directors for Brubaker and Phillip’s masterpiece. We then yammer about some books with ALMIGHTY’s Ed LaRoche, including recent X-FACTOR, ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN/WOLVERINE #3, THUNDERBOLTS, SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN, Kieron Gillen’s THOR run, we go back to last week and grill Chris on his NEMISIS #3 throwdown, and talk up scripting for artists compared to the artist doing it all. Last, we touch on the GI:JOE – COBRA SPECIAL, X-MEN LEGACY #240, WONDER WOMAN #603, THE TECHNOPRIESTS, NAMOR #2, PRISON PIT by Johnny Ryan, and we ask Chris a hard question – should Namor and Sue ever be together? Music: Iron Maiden – The Wicker Man (Live in Rio) Intro: Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? (Remix)/Project 86 – The Butcher *Meltcast Voicemail: 206-350-1832   (Selected voicemails will appear on episode 50 – and beyond!) Our Picks of the Week Caleb- Technopriests v1 (Humanoids) Sam- Criminal v4 : Bad Night & v5: The Sinners (Marvel/Icon) Chris- Prison Pit v1 & v2 (Fantagraphics) Aaron- ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN/WOLVERINE #3 All available at Meltdown Comics We start and end with the Royal One of the Undersea as Chris shows off some Namor artwork, then we delve into crime as Sam talks up CRIMINAL, compares to STRAY BULLETS and SIN CITY, and talk up potential dream directors for Brubaker and [...] Meltcast 46: Grant Morrison, Matt Fraction, Nemesis, Walking Dead, Wildstorm, and Rock Theatre with Marz http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/23/meltcast-46-grant-morrison-matt-fraction-nemesis-walking-dead-wildstorm-and-rock-theatre-with-marz/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/23/meltcast-46-grant-morrison-matt-fraction-nemesis-walking-dead-wildstorm-and-rock-theatre-with-marz/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:14:45 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=11795 [...]]]> Its time to do the rock theatre dance with Marz Richards of Sacred Fools Theatre Co. again! This time Marz hangs around for the whole show after we yuck it up about his theatre projects, as well as his band’s (Renfield) upcoming shows. We discuss the news of the week with the announcement of Wildstorm closing its doors, as well as DC Entertainment packing their bags for the west coast (except for everybody’s favorite publishing divsion), and then we tackle the subject of the (artificial?) speculator market  boom of late- in part due to the possible machinations of one website that shall not be named- but by the Hammer-who also reveals another episode of his secret origin by wowing us with his speculator missteps as we talk the dark side of comics buying.

We then tackle Grant Morrison and Matt Fraction’s runs on X-MEN, Chris’ preliminary pick of the year FIRE & WATER: BILL EVERETT – THE SUB-MARINER AND THE BIRTH OF MARVEL COMICS, NEMESIS #3 (Chris’ other book of the year nomination), WILDCATS 3.0 YEAR ONE collection, FANTASTIC FOUR #583, HULK #25, THOR #615, WALKING DEAD #77, and BLACK WIDOW #6, as well as Jason Aaron’s relaunched WOLVERINE #1.

Music: Dustin Kensrue – Pistol / XX – Crystalized

Our Picks of the Week

Aaron- WOLVERINE #1
Chris- Fire & Water: Bill Everett, The Sub-Mariner, & The Birth of Marvel Comics HC ( Fantagraphics)
Sam & Caleb- Wildcats 3.0 Year One TPB (Wildstorm R.I.P.)
All available at Meltdown Comics

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/23/meltcast-46-grant-morrison-matt-fraction-nemesis-walking-dead-wildstorm-and-rock-theatre-with-marz/feed/ 0 Its time to do the rock theatre dance with Marz Richards of Sacred Fools Theatre Co. again! This time Marz hangs around for the whole show after we yuck it up about his theatre projects, as well as his band’s (Renfield) upcoming shows. We discuss the news of the week with the announcement of Wildstorm closing its doors, as well as DC Entertainment packing their bags for the west coast (except for everybody’s favorite publishing divsion), and then we tackle the subject of the (artificial?) speculator market  boom of late- in part due to the possible machinations of one website that shall not be named- but by the Hammer-who also reveals another episode of his secret origin by wowing us with his speculator missteps as we talk the dark side of comics buying. We then tackle Grant Morrison and Matt Fraction’s runs on X-MEN, Chris’ preliminary pick of the year FIRE & WATER: BILL EVERETT – THE SUB-MARINER AND THE BIRTH OF MARVEL COMICS, NEMESIS #3 (Chris’ other book of the year nomination), WILDCATS 3.0 YEAR ONE collection, FANTASTIC FOUR #583, HULK #25, THOR #615, WALKING DEAD #77, and BLACK WIDOW #6, as well as Jason Aaron’s relaunched WOLVERINE #1. Music: Dustin Kensrue – Pistol / XX – Crystalized Our Picks of the Week Aaron- WOLVERINE #1 Chris- Fire & Water: Bill Everett, The Sub-Mariner, & The Birth of Marvel Comics HC ( Fantagraphics) Sam & Caleb- Wildcats 3.0 Year One TPB (Wildstorm R.I.P.) All available at Meltdown Comics Its time to do the rock theatre dance with Marz Richards of Sacred Fools Theatre Co. again! This time Marz hangs around for the whole show after we yuck it up about his theatre projects, as well as his band’s (Renfield) upcoming shows. We discuss [...] Meltcast 45: Syndrome, Scarlet, CBGB, Peepo Choo, Avengers and Archaia stops in http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/16/meltcast-45-syndrome-scarlet-cbgb-peepo-choo-avengers-and-archaia-stops-in/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/16/meltcast-45-syndrome-scarlet-cbgb-peepo-choo-avengers-and-archaia-stops-in/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:58:10 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=11712 [...]]]> The show is brimming with goodness today as we welcome aboard Daniel Quantz & R.J. Ryan plus Archaia marketing directer Mel Caylo to the show. We talk their newly released Archaia graphic novel SYNDROME with beautiful art by David Marquez, plus we hash out the production process for a book like this, designing the setting and characters, and how long it all takes to bring to fulfillment.

We then jump in full bore with the creators with this week’s reading pile, including BATMAN AND ROBIN #14, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, SCARLET, George R.R. Martin’s HEDGE KNIGHT series, AVENGERS, as well as THE HEROIC AGE in general, CAPTAIN AMERICA, Felipe Smith’s PEEPO CHOO vol. 2, X-FACTOR #208, JOE THE BARBARIAN #7, & CBGB #3. Even with guests, passions are enflamed as Caleb raves about THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE, Aaron can’t believe Black Panther is pinch-hitting for Daredevil, and Chris unfavorably compares Spider-Man: One Moment in Time to Life to Archie-The Married Life.

Our Picks of the Week

Aaron-George R.R. Martin’s Hedge Knight series.
Chris- Peepo Choo v2
Caleb- Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service v11
All available at Meltdown Comics

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/16/meltcast-45-syndrome-scarlet-cbgb-peepo-choo-avengers-and-archaia-stops-in/feed/ 0 The show is brimming with goodness today as we welcome aboard Daniel Quantz & R.J. Ryan plus Archaia marketing directer Mel Caylo to the show. We talk their newly released Archaia graphic novel SYNDROME with beautiful art by David Marquez, plus we hash out the production process for a book like this, designing the setting and characters, and how long it all takes to bring to fulfillment. We then jump in full bore with the creators with this week’s reading pile, including BATMAN AND ROBIN #14, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, SCARLET, George R.R. Martin’s HEDGE KNIGHT series, AVENGERS, as well as THE HEROIC AGE in general, CAPTAIN AMERICA, Felipe Smith’s PEEPO CHOO vol. 2, X-FACTOR #208, JOE THE BARBARIAN #7, & CBGB #3. Even with guests, passions are enflamed as Caleb raves about THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE, Aaron can’t believe Black Panther is pinch-hitting for Daredevil, and Chris unfavorably compares Spider-Man: One Moment in Time to Life to Archie-The Married Life. Our Picks of the Week Aaron-George R.R. Martin’s Hedge Knight series. Chris- Peepo Choo v2 Caleb- Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service v11 All available at Meltdown Comics The show is brimming with goodness today as we welcome aboard Daniel Quantz & R.J. Ryan plus Archaia marketing directer Mel Caylo to the show. We talk their newly released Archaia graphic novel SYNDROME with beautiful art by David Marquez, plus [...] Meltcast 44: Darwyn Cooke, Grant Morrison, FF4, Thanos, Mark Waid http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/10/meltcast-44-darwyn-cooke-grant-morrison-ff4-thanos-mark-waid/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/10/meltcast-44-darwyn-cooke-grant-morrison-ff4-thanos-mark-waid/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:47:01 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=11663 [...]]]> We begin this episode by talking through some of the HEAT that has been blowing over the internet lately because of Darwyn Cooke’s comments about age-appropriate comics. We then meander over to all things FANTASTIC FOUR (as Sage Rosa brings the motherbox knowledge) and Caleb catches us up on 2 weeks of his reading by talking BATMAN & ROBIN #14, THANOS IMPERATIVE #4, THE SIXTH GUN #4, IRREDEEMABLE #17, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #30, Mark Waid’s FANTASTIC FOUR and GREEN LANTERN #57. Aaron then talks up THE UNWRITTEN, SWEET TOOTH #13, SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT, and Chris finishes things off with BATGIRL #14, NEW AVENGERS #4, and TORSO.

Our Picks of the Week

Aaron – THE UNWRITTEN by Mike Carey & Peter Gross
Caleb – IRREDEEMABLE #17 by Mark Waid & Peter Krause
Chris – BATMAN & ROBIN by Grant Morrison & Frazer Irving
All available at Meltdown Comics


Music: Silverchair – Anthem for the Year 2000 / Pine – Kistina
 Intro: Notorious B.I.G. Who Shot Ya? (remix) + Project 86 The Butcher

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/10/meltcast-44-darwyn-cooke-grant-morrison-ff4-thanos-mark-waid/feed/ 0 We begin this episode by talking through some of the HEAT that has been blowing over the internet lately because of Darwyn Cooke’s comments about age-appropriate comics. We then meander over to all things FANTASTIC FOUR (as Sage Rosa brings the motherbox knowledge) and Caleb catches us up on 2 weeks of his reading by talking BATMAN & ROBIN #14, THANOS IMPERATIVE #4, THE SIXTH GUN #4, IRREDEEMABLE #17, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #30, Mark Waid’s FANTASTIC FOUR and GREEN LANTERN #57. Aaron then talks up THE UNWRITTEN, SWEET TOOTH #13, SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT, and Chris finishes things off with BATGIRL #14, NEW AVENGERS #4, and TORSO. Our Picks of the Week Aaron – THE UNWRITTEN by Mike Carey & Peter Gross Caleb – IRREDEEMABLE #17 by Mark Waid & Peter Krause Chris – BATMAN & ROBIN by Grant Morrison & Frazer Irving All available at Meltdown Comics Music: Silverchair – Anthem for the Year 2000 / Pine – Kistina Intro: Notorious B.I.G. Who Shot Ya? (remix) + Project 86 The Butcher We begin this episode by talking through some of the HEAT that has been blowing over the internet lately because of Darwyn Cooke’s comments about age-appropriate comics. We then meander over to all things FANTASTIC FOUR (as Sage Rosa brings the [...] Meltcast 43: Mark Sable, False Start’s Meredith Wallace, Zines, Kickstart Comics, The Boys, Casanova and some Namor love http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/02/meltcast-43-mark-sable-false-starts-meredith-wallace-zines-kickstart-comics-the-boys-casanova-and-some-namor-love/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/02/meltcast-43-mark-sable-false-starts-meredith-wallace-zines-kickstart-comics-the-boys-casanova-and-some-namor-love/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:37:09 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=11610 [...]]]> We’re down two men as Caleb is a prisoner of the legal system, while the Hammer is in aerial transit. However, we’re picked up by returning fave Mark Sable (writer: Two-Face: Year One, Grounded, Unthinkable, Hazed), and False Start ‘zine proprietress Meredith Wallace (http://www.false-start.com/). Meredith talks about how the web introduced her to DIY/Feminist ‘zine culture, how she started False Start after college, and some of her recent favorites, like INVINCIBLE SUMMER, ALABAMA GIRL #9, & LOVE LETTERS TO MONSTERS #3. Mark enlightens us on his new ventures with Kickstart Comics (and Kickstart’s unique distribution model), which begin with his new comic RIFT RAIDERS w/artist Julian Totino Tedesco (out in comic shops mid-October, pre-order today!).

The show then delves to the deep as Chris tells tales of the Avenging Son thanks to The Sub-Mariner’s new series debut- NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT - we discuss King Namor’s history, past series, and the first bromance of the Marvel U with Mr. Macenzie and Doc Doom. We rise from the depths to tackle STUMPTOWN #4, THE BOYS, BATTLEFIELDS, as well as Matt Fraction’s CASANOVA.


Music: Thrice – Open Water / Norma Jean – Leaderless and Self-Enlisted

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/09/02/meltcast-43-mark-sable-false-starts-meredith-wallace-zines-kickstart-comics-the-boys-casanova-and-some-namor-love/feed/ 1 We’re down two men as Caleb is a prisoner of the legal system, while the Hammer is in aerial transit. However, we’re picked up by returning fave Mark Sable (writer: Two-Face: Year One, Grounded, Unthinkable, Hazed), and False Start ‘zine proprietress Meredith Wallace (http://www.false-start.com/). Meredith talks about how the web introduced her to DIY/Feminist ‘zine culture, how she started False Start after college, and some of her recent favorites, like INVINCIBLE SUMMER, ALABAMA GIRL #9, & LOVE LETTERS TO MONSTERS #3. Mark enlightens us on his new ventures with Kickstart Comics (and Kickstart’s unique distribution model), which begin with his new comic RIFT RAIDERS w/artist Julian Totino Tedesco (out in comic shops mid-October, pre-order today!). The show then delves to the deep as Chris tells tales of the Avenging Son thanks to The Sub-Mariner’s new series debut- NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT - we discuss King Namor’s history, past series, and the first bromance of the Marvel U with Mr. Macenzie and Doc Doom. We rise from the depths to tackle STUMPTOWN #4, THE BOYS, BATTLEFIELDS, as well as Matt Fraction’s CASANOVA. Music: Thrice – Open Water / Norma Jean – Leaderless and Self-Enlisted We’re down two men as Caleb is a prisoner of the legal system, while the Hammer is in aerial transit. However, we’re picked up by returning fave Mark Sable (writer: Two-Face: Year One, Grounded, Unthinkable, Hazed), and False Start ‘zine [...] Meltcast 42: Daredevil, Walking Dead, Arkham Asylum, Northlanders and more, oh my! http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/08/26/meltcast-42-daredevil-walking-dead-arkham-asylum-northlanders-and-more-oh-my/ http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/08/26/meltcast-42-daredevil-walking-dead-arkham-asylum-northlanders-and-more-oh-my/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:16:33 +0000 FcoD http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/?p=11495 [...]]]> We start a man short, friendl;y neighborhood Chris Rosa jumps in halfway thropugh to rescue the show after we’ve discussed Daredevil’s future, the Shadowland event, WALKING DEAD vol. 12 (no spoilers, promise), THE MARVELS PROJECT, UNDERGROUND, FOUR EYES, RUNAWAYS volume 8 by Whedon and Ryan, PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES by Harlen Ellison, 6TH GUN #3, DV8 #5, NORTHLANDERS, Brian Wood, the newest Vertigo Crime(ish) book DARK RAIN, AVENGERS #4, ACTION COMICS #892, CAPTAIN AMERICA #609, WONDER WOMAN #602, BATMAN #701-702, and then pretty much talk various Batman titles till our throats are dry. Then Chris sends us off with a flourish by leading the discussion on EX MACHINA #50, gives his take on THE COURTYARD, and finally Sam Keith’s ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS.

“Everyone shut up and trust Grant Morrison” – The Hammer


Music: Outcast – Bowtie

]]> http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/08/26/meltcast-42-daredevil-walking-dead-arkham-asylum-northlanders-and-more-oh-my/feed/ 0 We start a man short, friendl;y neighborhood Chris Rosa jumps in halfway thropugh to rescue the show after we’ve discussed Daredevil’s future, the Shadowland event, WALKING DEAD vol. 12 (no spoilers, promise), THE MARVELS PROJECT, UNDERGROUND, FOUR EYES, RUNAWAYS volume 8 by Whedon and Ryan, PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES by Harlen Ellison, 6TH GUN #3, DV8 #5, NORTHLANDERS, Brian Wood, the newest Vertigo Crime(ish) book DARK RAIN, AVENGERS #4, ACTION COMICS #892, CAPTAIN AMERICA #609, WONDER WOMAN #602, BATMAN #701-702, and then pretty much talk various Batman titles till our throats are dry. Then Chris sends us off with a flourish by leading the discussion on EX MACHINA #50, gives his take on THE COURTYARD, and finally Sam Keith’s ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS. “Everyone shut up and trust Grant Morrison” – The Hammer Music: Outcast – Bowtie We start a man short, friendl;y neighborhood Chris Rosa jumps in halfway thropugh to rescue the show after we’ve discussed Daredevil’s future, the Shadowland event, WALKING DEAD vol. 12 (no spoilers, promise), THE MARVELS PROJECT, UNDERGROUND, [...]