League of Ordinary Gentlemen Comics Podcast

DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for February 8, 2012

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:46:08 GMT

COMICS

Did you ever want to lead a double life? How about a wife and kids coupled with a penchant for high stake heistery? Thief of Thieves #1 from our favorite writers Robert Kirkman and Nick Spencer is on store shelves today. ... While the big blue boy scout was out fighting the War of the Supermen, Lex Luthor took over the pages of Action Comics. Fueled by a lust for the Orange Lantern power of Avarice, the anti-hero's journey teams him up with Sandman's sister Death in Superman: The Black Ring. ... Does the Merc with a Mouth bite it by meeting up with the Family Guy's Death played by Norm McDonald, or is Deadpool's demise brought on by his own body parts gone rogue? Deadpool #50 is listed as CLASSIFIED, but he's gonna die (spoilers). Spoilers from LeaguePodcast.

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Oddio Comic 37 - Avengers #61 - "Some Say the World Will End in Fire... Some Say In Ice!"

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:36:18 GMT

The Avengers team up with Dr. Strange and the Black Knight to battle the Frost Giant, Ymir, and Surtur, the Fire Demon, who seek to destroy the planet by creating bizarre weather patterns. Y'know, it has been a mild winter. Is it possible our heroes failed? Listen and find out!

Avengers #61 can be found in the pages of Essential Avengers Vol. 3. Click on the cover to buy it from Amazon and help the League out.

Voices:
John Hunt
Matt Dursin
Edited By:
John Hunt

DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for February 1, 2012

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:36 GMT

COMICS

It's creator-owned spotlight this week in the picks, starting with Mark Waid's Irredeemable #34. The Plutonian is a superhero turned the world's greatest supervillain. Issue #34 is made for you, the new reader! Here's a taste. ... PIGS is collected in trade paperback this week. Nate Cosby, Ben McCool and Breno Tamura rehash Cold War politics and mix in modern terrorism for a story scarier than an air raid siren. ... Sometimes acerbic on twitter, master of the craft Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon hits 178 issues. Who can stop the alien invasion? Could it be the LeaguePodcast?

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League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #106 - Horshack!

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:34:03 GMT

We celebrate the return of Josh, and mourn the loss of Juan Epstein. Plus, a Deadpool fan film, Infestation 2, and how they got Mr. Ed's lips to move. Or how we suspect they did.

Discussed in this Episode:
Deadpool Fan Film:

Infestation 2

Out of Our Minds: Tales from the Comics Experience

Scam #1

LeaguePodcast and DigBoston Comic Book Picks of the Week for January 25, 2012

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:42:35 GMT

COMICS

Bat Boy, Leonardo, Optimus, and Snake-Eyes had best have a great Dungeon Master to guide them through the second IDW crossover event, Infestation #2. Lovecraftian demons have invaded IDW once again, could Cobra's dark experiments be behind it all, or are other evil machinations in place? ... It's 60 years after the oil has dried up, a massive recession has crippled the economy, and civil war has broken out! The ancestors of Navy Seals protect the city of New San Diego in Marksmen #5 from Image Comics. ... We're no strangers to crippling coffee addiction at Dig & The League. Can there ever be too much? New Yorker cartoonist Shannon Wheeler's Too Much Coffee Man #2 is added to the increasingly impressive BOOM! Studios catalog. ... Picks by LeaguePodcast.

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League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #105 - The Future of Rock n' Roll

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:07:54 GMT

Clay and Dursin make an awesome announcement, and talk about how their Dad's answer "How are you?" Both very important topics.

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Discussed in this Episode:
Marvel Adventures

League After-Party I & II

Music: "Dating Batman" - Cars Can Be Blue

DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for January 18, 2012

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:51:15 GMT

COMICS

The controversial and gifted storyteller Grant Morrison released an analysis of super heroes and autobiography Supergods last year. Check out his take on British TV's Avengers in Steed and Mrs. Peel #1. Best read in your worst Scottish accent aloud on the bus with one eyebrow raised! ... If you're trapped in the prison of Hell, you had best outsmart the mysterious Warden to escape. Greg Pak (Hulk) and Tony Parker (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep) debut Dead Mans Run #1 this week. Preview here. ... We hate repeating ourselves but, come on! This Mark Waid Daredevil book is what everyone is talking about, plus Daredevil #8 features The Amazing Spider-Man and Black Cat! Don't miss the astounding classic art style of Paolo Rivera and Matt Murdock being happy for once! Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.

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The League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast #104 - Paradiddle of Paradise

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:34:18 GMT

John, Clay and Dursin rock the house with more reboot possibilities, bad movie etiquette and why Snake-eyes wore that rubber mask, and if it freaked anybody out.

Discussed in this Episode:
Classic G.I. Joe TPB

DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for January 11, 2012

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:33:26 GMT

COMICS

Moriarty (Image Comics) sold out the first issue, an extraordinary feat! Taken from the journals and adventures of Sherlock's antagonist, Moriarty #8 finds the Professor investigating the murder of his student and ally in Burma. ... Why not make the first science fiction monster a secret agent and pit him against O.M.A.C. (One Machine Army Corp) in a freak battle royale? The New 52 gives us Frankenstein, Agent of Shade #5! ... Ted McKeever chose a black & white, Golden Age format for his latest, Mondo #1. You won't like Mondo when he's chicken! BTW, You should totally swing by Hub Comics on Saturday. They're rebooting the store.

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League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast #103 - The Reimagining

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:26:17 GMT

It's a new year, but the same old awesome for The League, as John, Clay and Dursin cover Fatale #1, Action Comics #5 and the Hogan's Heroes reboot/re-imagining/redux/prequel, which we are working on (Patent pending. Patent pending. Patent pending.)

Discussed in this episode:
The Joker: The Man Who Laughs

DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for January 4, 2012

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:37:11 GMT

COMICS

Storm and Cyclops are about to lock lips, but that seems a bit off, right? Scott and Ororo don't hang like that! Who's fogging up the windows post-Schism and why is Logan rocking a mustache? Greg Pak delivers a solid caper worthy of Claremont in Astonishing X-Men #45! ... Ron Marz has concluded his epic 71 issue run of Top Cow's Witchblade. Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, G.I. Joe) takes over with Witchblade issue #151. This is absolutely the best time to jump on! ... Lone Ranger and Tonto are classic heroes nearly 80 years old! They capture the spirit of the old west idealism while fighting injustice with perfect grammar. Lone Ranger #1 hi-ho's onto shelves today! ... Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.com.

Oh, hey look! Our new comic column by Clay Fernald is up on DigBoston.com!! EARTH PRIME TIME: UNLEASH THE KRAKE'N, COBRA COMMANDER REDUX

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DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks of the Week for December 28, 2011

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:06:45 GMT

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Iron Man 2.0 (aka War Machine) is one of the axed titles from Marvel's current budget cuts. Our pal Nick Spencer (Morning Glories, Ultimate X-Men) wraps up his Palmer Addley is Dead storyline with issue #12. It's also a shame we'll never see him complete his Victor Von Doom origin with Becky Cloonan. The budget cuts are making people scratch their heads because Marvel is now owned by Disney! ... Oh, Canada. You get no respect. Another book on the block is Alpha Flight at issue #8. The lead up to the end in issue #7 guest stars Wolverine! ... Hot Stove, Cool Comics: Chew #23 unearths the story of a dead baseball player, and Tony Chu serves up an undead spitball! Picks from LeaguePodcast.com.

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First Ever Oddio Carol - The 12 Days of Christmas

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:44:02 GMT

A Christmas Carol Ferris performed by Lex Luthor, Luke Cage, The Black Panther, Damian Hellstrom, The Hulk, Metamorpho, Bill McMahon, Carol Ferris, The DC Comics Narrator, Cutter, Hawkeye and Digby Masters

Voices:
John Hunt
Matt Dursin
Edited by:
John Hunt

Happy Holidays from the League of Ornamental Gentlemen!

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Oddio Comic #36 - The Origin of Metamorpho Part 3

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:19:57 GMT

We wrap up Merry Morpho Month with the epic conclusion to the origin of The Element Man, as Rex Mason completes his transformation from mild-mannered sexual Zeus into Metamorpho, and deals with the evil dingleberry, Java.

Voices:
"Joyful" John Hunt
"Red-Nosed" Ray O'Hare
"Merry" Matt Dursin
"Chestnut-Roasting" Claynferno

Edited By:
John Hunt

DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks for December 21, 2011

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:28:19 GMT

COMICS

The closest we'll come to a holiday edition is making Fables #112 our marquee pick this week! Snow White's sister Rose Red glimpses at the Christmas future of Fabletown, where legends try to assimilate with our society. ... Geoff Johns finally reels his Aquaman character into the Justice League in issue #4. Fish stick jokes aside, the King of Atlantis is badass in the New 52, and the legend behind his trident has yet to be revealed! ... Wolverine and the X-Men #3 is part of X-Men: Regenesis. Logan's team is forced to rely on Quentin Quire to stand up to the Hellfire Club, but does that mean more trouble in Westchester for the new headmaster Wolvie? Picks this week from the holly jolly LeaguePodcast.com!

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Oddio Comic 35 - The Origin of Metamorpho Part 2

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:50:25 GMT

The saga continues as mild-mannered sexual Tyrannosaurus and Colt .45 drinker Rex Mason "metamorphs" into The Element Man, all the while dealing the evil simpleton, Java.

The Origin of Metamorpho can be found in the pages of DC Showcase. Click on the cover to buy it from Amazon and help The League out. Or Krampus will come get you.

Voices:
John Hunt
Ray O'Hare
Matt Dursin
Claynferno

Edited by:
John Hunt

LeaguePodcast and DigBoston Comic Book Picks for December 14, 2011 - THE RAY and MORE!

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:09:15 GMT

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Jamal Igle (Supergirl, Action Comics #900) is a superstar artist working exclusively for DC. His latest assignment is with Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (Jonah Hex) for a New 52 reimagining of The Ray. Lucien Gates is transformed from surfer dude to glowing hero The Ray to fight Godzilla-sized monsters! Want to hear more about this? We've got an exclusive interview with Jamal posted at LeaguePodcast here! ... Memorial #1 from Chris Roberson (Superman/iZombie) features the story of Em, a young lady who inherits a disappearing magic shop and talking cat! ... What happens when you are ripped from the present, bumping Unknown Pleasures in your earbuds and awaken to find yourself facing the bloodlust of the Aztecs? Sacrifice #1 illustrates just what might happen! Picks this week from LeaguePodcast.

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League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #102 - Interview with Jamal Igle

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:35:43 GMT

This week, we chat with Jamal Igle about his new project The Ray for DC's new 52. Plus, his travels to comic-cons around the globe, his long association with DC, and even his brief but poignant meeting with John and Dursin years ago. And he remembered! Plus, some big news from Big Josh!

Jamal will be at Jim Hanley's Universe in NYC on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:00p.m. and at Acme Superstore in Longwood, Fl. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11:00 to sign copies of the Ray #1

DigBoston and LeaguePodcast Comic Book Picks for December 7, 2011

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:20:13 GMT

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The Defenders are back, as Architect Matt Fraction endeavors to write Marvel style with artist Terry Dodson (Harley Quinn, Uncanny X-Men). The 2011 lineup of Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange, Namor, Iron Fist, and Red She-Hulk is worth the price of admission any Wednesday! ...Blair Butler, G4's Mixed Martial Arts and Comic Book Correspondent (for real) has broken into the business combining her passions! Heart #2 is the origin of cage fighter Oren 'Rooster' Redmond. Preview the blood sport here. ...Voltron #1 re-imagines the savage regime of King Zarkon, and the Voltron Force risks exposing a long forgotten secret of the Galaxy Alliance! Alex Ross Cover, For The Win. ...Picks this week from LeaguePodcast. Pass the Daily Dig along! Your friends can sign up here!

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Oddio Comic #34 - The Origin of Metamorpho Part 1

info@l-o-gcast.com (League of Ordinary Gentlemen) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:35:56 GMT

Listen to how mild-mannered sex-god Rex Mason is transformed into The Element Man as we kick off Merry 'Morpho Month with the League of Ordinary Gentlemen!

The Origin of Metamorpho can be found in the pages of DC Showcase: Metamorpho, Part 1. Click on the link below to buy it from Amazon and help the League out. We've got shopping to do too!

Voices:
John Hunt
Ray O'Hare
Matt Dursin
Claynferno

Edited By:
John Hunt