Just Bill: Comic Book DrawerBox
By Just Bill
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Podcast Description
Welcome to the audio journal of a middle aged fanboy!
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Episode 2.20: The Call of Comics Activism | The sales numbers for the comics direct market have been less than stellar, which have caused some to say that it is time for comic fans to make a stand. “Ask not what comics can do for you, but what can YOU do for comics.” All true comics fans must rise up to do their share to save the comics market. But do comics really need saving? Tune in to hear Just Bill’s two cents on the subject. | 2/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.19: Best of the Rack 2010 | It’s that time once again… time to see what comics managed to stay on Just Bill’s Favorite Comics Rack throughout 2010! Which publisher leads the pack? What previous Rack-worthy series have returned? What new titles have graced the rack in 2010? Listen in to find out the answers to these questions and more! [Note: Some issues of Detective Comics featuring Batwoman also made the rack this year, but due to the fact that this episode was done TWICE, it was accidentally skipped and omitted during the actual recording.] | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.18: Blind Drawerbox Dig | Join me as I discover what possible gems may exist in a Drawerbox that I haven’t cracked open in a while. Also I reveal my geek related loot from my birthday. Intro and Outro music by Viaceslav Svedov – “Desert Eagle” and “Voodoo Power” and many others can be viewed on his Youtube page. | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.6: Colin Baker | Just Bill experiences the Colin Baker era of Doctor Who for the first time… listen in for thoughts and musings on the Colin Baker era! | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.17: Comics Journalism, Criticism and Reviews – My Two Cents | It took me three weeks to finally finish this episode thanks to my addiction to CIVILIZATION V… hopefully it will have been worth the wait. Lots of topics covered in this one, including my two cents on the state of Comics Journalism, criticism and review. Also, my two cents on the DC announcement of a price cut. Then a look at AVENGERS EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES and the current state of AVENGERS comics. All that and then more thoughts on SAVAGE DRAGON, SCALPED, HELLBLAZER, FEAR AGENT, and the VALKYRIE one shot. | 11/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.5: Peter Davison | In this episode, Just Bill is joined by guests Angela and Dave Williams to discuss the fifth Doctor’s tenure in the TARDIS. | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.16: The Hank Pym Retrospective, Part Two | Wrapping up our look at the long and storied history of Hank Pym, founding Avenger. From Kurt Busiek and George Perez Avengers relaunch to present day. | 9/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.15: The Hank Pym Retrospective, Part One | The first in a planned two part retrospective on the history of Hank Pym, founding father of the Avengers. Join me for a look at back at this character’s history, warts and all. | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.14 – Baltimore Comic Con 2010 and other Musings | Part 1 – The Baltimore Comic Con has come and gone for another year and in the first part of this episode I share my thoughts on this year’s con. Part 2 – Ramblings and musings on THE UNIQUES, GUNS OF SHADOW VALLEY, THE LOSERS (comics and film), RED ROBIN, BATGIRL (including a response to WFTT podcast in which I ramble on incessantly about the history of Stephanie Brown and why Batman is (was?) a dick), FABLES, QUEEN & COUNTRY, and the finale to WORLD WAR HULK. | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.13: COMICS AVALANCHE! Summer Reading 2010 | Warning! So many comics discussed in one episode can only lead to — COMICS AVALANCHE! My thoughts on:THE UNIQUES, FEAR AGENT, HELLBLAZER, SCALPED, FABLES, JACK OF FABLES, QUEEN & COUNTRY, MADAME XANADU, A GOD SOMEWHERE, MAGNETO TESTAMENT, INVINCIBLE, JACK KIRBY’S NEW GODS, INHUMANS A GRAPHIC NOVEL, SAVAGE DRAGON, THE LOSERS and even more!!! It’s so much comic talk that it’s actually DANGEROUS!!! Watch out for the avalanche!!! | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.4 | A super-sized DOCTOR WHO extravaganza! A look at the final episodes of Matt Smith’s introductory series as the Doctor, looking at everything from AMY’S CHOICE through BIG BANG, and then we visit with the Tom Baker era for one final time before his regeneration into Peter Davison, with a look at STATE OF DECAY, WARRIOR’S GATE, THE KEEPER OF TRAKEN and finally LOGOPOLIS. It’s a full bag of traveling in time and space in this one! | 7/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.12: Enter the Drawerbox Returns – QUANTUM and WOODY | After an absence of over a year, it’s the return of the Enter the Drawerbox segment! This time out we take a look at the first eleven issues of QUANTUM and WOODY from Acclaim Comics! Also, it’s Dragon Watch, as we continue our discovery of early SAVAGE DRAGON issues… this time issues 10 – 22. Lotsa comic-y goodness brought to you through a brand new microphone! Yowza! | 6/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.11: Why the LOST finale Failed (Even if you Enjoyed the show) | Main topic is the finale of LOST and how I thought it fell short, a quick review of AVATAR on DVD, then a discussion of bookmarked comics. Followed by Recent Reads including AVENGERS #1, SECRET AVENGERS #1, ELECTRIC ANTS #1, and UNWRITTEN #12. | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.3 | Thoughts and musings on episodes from the Fourth and Eleventh Doctors! Eleventh: *The Time of Angels *Flesh and Stone *The Vampires of Venice Fourth: *The Leisure Hive *Meglos *Full Circle | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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11 O’Clock Comics Episode 108: The Remix | -- | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.10: Lazy Readers II – The Elitists Strike Back | The sequel to Episode 68 of the Drawerbox, we revisit the concept of a Lazy Reader and how comic fans can be blamed for the woes of the industry. From the 11 o’clock message boards to Steve Harris on Twitter, the concept of Lazy Readers rears its ugly head once more. Also more Supershow talk, a return to DCBS, FCBD 2010, IRON MAN 2, and finally the BLACK PANTHER cartoon that we’re still waiting to see in America… well most of us. And finally we wrap up with a RECENT READS segment that includes my personal history with SAVAGE DRAGON, and what I’ve thought of Erik Larsen over the years, DOCTOR WHO: TIME MACHINATIONS (IDW), CHEW Vol 1 TPB (Image), BRAVE AND THE BOLD #33 (DC), MIGHTY AVENGERS #36 (final issue,Marvel), SIEGE #4 (Marvel), DARK AVENGERS 16 (Marve, final issue), FLASH #1 (DC), S.H.I.E.L.D #1 (Marvel), RICHARD STARK’S PARKER the HUNTER (IDW), ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ULTIMATE COLLECTION Vol 2 (Marvel), and finally the FCBD IRON MAN/THOR one shot (Marvel). Whew! Music : “Thunder Chicken” – The Mighty Imperials | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.2 | The Doctor Who supplemental returns with a look at the eleventh Doctor’s debut in the TARDIS and then a look back to some classic episodes from the Tom Baker era covering seasons 16 and 17. Join in on the fun and don’t forget your sonic screwdriver! | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 2.9: Super Show 2010 and other Musings | The reports of the demise of the Drawerbox have been greatly exaggerated… even in this episode! Don’t fret about my rambling on about podfading because the Drawerbox isn’t going anywhere! This episode is Frankenstein’s Monster in that it has been assembled from parts recorded at different times over the last month. I try making up for this monstrosity by including some fun musical interludes including samples of Paolo Nutini’s newest CD that I’m digging on quite a bit lately. The main thrust of this episode is my adventures at the CGS Super Show, followed up by the usual Recent Reads Rambling that you’ve come to expect, including too many books to even list! Be sure to weigh in on my rant on MIGHTY AVENGERS though! I want to know what people think on how that series is wrapping up! | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.8: Best of the Rack 2009 | Time for the annual Best of the Rack episode where Just Bill looks back on his favorite books of the past year. (And before anyone points it out, yeah I messed up with the music – thematically and without fade in/outs… but I’m too lazy to go back and fix it!) | 2/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doctor Who Supplemental 2.1 | The Doctor Who Supplemental returns and Just Bill rambles on as usual. The focus of this episode is the Classic Doctor Who series, seasons 13-15 in the Tom Baker era, and also brief comments concerning David Tennant’s final episode as the Doctor, THE END OF TIME. Serials discussed in this episode are: THE ANDROID INVASION THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS THE SEEDS OF DOOM THE MASQUE OF MANDRAGORA THE HAND OF FEAR THE FACE OF EVIL THE ROBOTS OF DEATH THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG HORROR OF FANG ROCK THE INVISIBLE ENEMY | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.7: Short and Sweet: State of the Podcast Address | Happy Holidays! A short but sweet holiday episode giving some news about the future of the podcast and a quick rundown of Recent Reads. | 12/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.6: November Recap | Recapping the highs and lows from the month of November including the sudden passing of Eric Martin, the Trek to Wild Pig, and birthdays and Black Friday. Also I look at the ULTIMATE WATCHMEN DVD and rank my favorite STAR TREK movies. The RECENT READS for this episode are: Nova #30 Guardians of the Galaxy #19 Incredible Hercules #136 and 137 Avengers Initiative #29 Booster Gold #25 Recent issues from the Superman Family of books X-Factor #50 Dark Reign, the List: X-Men Punisher #11 Batgirl #2-4 Mighty Avengers #30 Star Wars Legacy Volume 2: Shards 1985 tpb Irredeemable Vol. 1 tpb | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.5: Awesome Collected Editions | This episode is mainly a RECENT READS/RANDOM THOUGHTS segment, comprised mostly of hardcover collected editions, and then Just Bill turns Schizophrenic in trying to decide to cut back, wait for trade, or succumb to the call of $3.99 comics as he goes through the DCBS spreadsheet for items shipping in January. This episode’s Recent Reads are: CAPTAIN BRITAIN OMNIBUS LOCKE & KEY Vol. 2 HEAD GAMES HULK Vol. 3 HULK NO MORE WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN BLACKEST NIGHT #4 FANTASTIC FOUR #572 MIGHTY AVENGERS #30 | 11/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.4: Blame it on Farrell | In this episode brought to you prematurely by the encouragement of Farrell, Just Bill rambles and fumbles in his attempt to talk about SPX 2009 and Baltimore Comic Con 2009, and then an insane number of Recent Reads: Marvels Project #1 & 2 Justice League: Cry For Justice #1 Incredible Hercules #132 – 135 Archie #600 Dominic Fortune #1 Superman Secret Origin #1 Action Comics #879 and others Supergirl #35 Secret Six Planetary #27 Black Panther #40, 41 Star Trek: Assignment Earth #1 Teen Titans #72 Last Days of Animal Man #1 War of Kings: Who Will Rule? Fantastic Four #571 Mighty Avengers #29 Guardians of the Galaxy #18 Nova #29 Incredible Hulk #602 Booster Gold #24 Batman and Robin #4,5 Haunt #1 Dark Reign: The List – Avengers Avengers the Initiative #28 Adventure Comics #2 Captain America: Reborn #3 Blackest Night #3 Spider-Man: Clone Saga #1 New Mutants #5 Sicko Wasteland #21-25 Brave and the Bold #27 R.E.B.E.L.S. #8 and Annual 1 X-Factor #48,49 Essex County Trilogy Sweet Tooth #1 | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.3: Asterios Polyp and the Nobody | In this episode the main focus is on David Mazzuccheli’s Asterios Polyp and also a second look at Jeff Lemire’s The Nobody. Then in the Recent Reads segment, a look at: Amazing Spider-Man #600 Captain America Reborn #2 Flash Rebirth #4 Batman and Robin #2 & 3 Fantastic Four #570 Incredible Hulk #601 Batgirl #1 Adventure Comics # GoTG #17 Nova 28 War of Kings #6 Blackest Night #2 Green Lantern #45 Blackest Night Batman #1 Green Lantern Corps #39 Blackest Night Superman #1 | 9/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.2: Summer Vacation Reading | Episode 2.2 “Summer Vacation Reading” Another long delayed, and entirely too long episode! The long break leads to lots of material to discuss… as in 92 comics and 12 trades and hardcovers, not to mention movies and TV! If you think you can stand it, download and listen to Just Bill wax on (and on) about: Deer Assassinations! Hardware Woes! Comic Shops! G.I. Joe! The Time Traveler’s Wife! True Blood! Being Human! Defying Gravity! Star Trek on DVD! And then we finally get to comics, with Recent Reads including: Captain Britain and MI:13 Batman and Robin Legion of 3 Worlds Power Girl New Mutants Red Robin Spock: Reflections Star Trek: Mission’s End Secret Six Avengers the Initiative Dark Reign Young Avengers New Avengers Mighty Avengers Immortal Iron Fist IMMORTAL WEAPONS Captain America Nova Guardians of the Galaxy War of Kings X-Factor Incredible Hercules Flash Rebirth Booster Gold Brave and the Bold BLACKEST NIGHT Green Lantern TALES of the CORP GREEN LANTERN CORP Wednesday’s Comics REBELS Warlord Incredible Hulk Justice Society of America The UnWritten Savage Dragon Batman THE NOBODY THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE DMZ volume 5 TERRY MOORE’S ECHO ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN the ULTIMATE COLLECTION Vol 1 THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL ANGEL SPOTLIGHT THE SWORD STAR TREK YEAR FOUR: THE ENTERPRISE EXPERIMENT Star Trek is MIRROR IMAGES INVINCIBLE ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL 4 | 9/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2.1: The Return of the Drawerbox! | After a three month break, the Drawerbox returns with a bang! In this episode, lotsa Star Trek talk… from the original series through the Next Generation, Star Trek comics, action figures, and of course, the new movie! Then, Just Bill takes a trip to revisit the very first comic store he ever stepped foot in! It’s a trip down memory lane! And finally, it’s all wrapped up with another edition of Recent Reads and Random Thoughts! Download it! Listen! Savor it! It’s the return of the Drawerbox!!! | 6/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Episode 100 Special | It has become customary to celebrate “milestones” in both comics and in comics podcasting, so in this episode we try to mix things up and celebrate Episode 100 by inviting a co-host on for the show. Due to technical difficulties and personality issues regarding semantics we have some mixed results in that regard but hopefully it will still lead to some pleasant listening! And never fear – ENTER THE DRAWERBOX returns with a look at Acclaim Comics’ reboot of the Solar character. And lots of books are talked about in RECENT READS & RANDOM THOUGHTS but I lost my notes and forgot what they were. So it’s a surprise! Thanks to John Mayo and comicbookpage.com as always for hosting the podcast. Also special thanks to Alexander B. (Teenage Wasteland Podcast) Scott Gardner (Two True Freaks Podcast) Dave Williams (Waiting for the Trade Podcast) and Jason Wood (11 o’Clock Comics Podcast) for their contributions to this episode. | 3/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 99: Because Everyone Must Review the Watchmen | Yeah, you can’t have a comics podcast and not share your impressions of the movie, so here it is. Also some quick Recent Reads and Random Thoughts on: Legion of 3 Worlds #3 Thor #600 Immortal Iron Fist #22 Godland,the Celestial Edition HC | 3/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 98: Does Format Effect the Reading Experience? | The main topic of the episode is whether or not the format in which you read a comic effects your enjoyment of the material. Do you prefer singles, trades, Absolutes, or digital comics? How did the creators believe the work would be consumed? More questions than answers in this one. Listen and then give your two cents on the talkback thread at thecomicforums.com. Next, some more TV Talk…. Doctor Who, Quantum Leap, Hulk Versus, and more. And this episode’s Recent Reads and Random Thoughts: Doctor Who the Forgotten #6 Locke and Key Head Games #1 & 2 Hack/Slash #12, 13, 14 Incognito #1 Wonderful Wizard of Oz #1 War Heroes #1 Thor God-Size #1 | 3/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 97: DCBS Order for February | Better late than never, right? This episode has been sitting on my laptop for over a week now and I just never got around to posting it. First up, a look at the DCBS spreadsheet for February and what I plan to pick up. Then in Rcent Reads/Random Thoughts: Thor #12 X-Factor #38 & 39 Green Arrow/Black Canary #15 Guardians of the Galaxy #8 & 9 Nova #21 Captain America #46 New Avengers #49 Mighty Avengers #49 Marvels: Eye of the Camera #1 Justice Society of America #23 Skaar, Son of Hulk #3 Hack/Slash: Land of Lost Toys #3 Hack/Slash #10 & 11 Young Avengers Presents #2-5 Witchblade #100 Incredible Hercules #125 Mini Comics: The Bizarre Adventures of Gilbert and Sullivan There Once Was a Girl Tupperware | 2/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 96: Stream of Consciousness Rambling | Preamble to the Ramble (An explanation): 01:12 With nothing planned at all, the main topic of this episode is no topic at all as Just Bill hits record and just starts talking about whatever crosses his mind, which leads to: The Ramble: 3:40 · Conner inherits Action Figures · Diamond’s New Criteria · The Enlightened Self Interest of Pre-Ordering · The Self Interest of Comic Creators · An Opportunity in Disguise · The Uniques – A unique Distribution Method · Comic Previews on the Internet Recent Reads and Random Thoughts: 37:56 · Ghost Rider #20 · Nova #20 · Immortal Iron Fist #20 & 21 · Booster Gold #15 & 16 · Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight #12-15 · Incredible Hercules #124 · Witchblade TPB Volume 1 · Captain America #45 · Captain Britain & MI:13 #8 & 9 · Doctor Who the Forgotten: 4 & 5 · Green Lantern #36 · Justice League of America #27 · Hulk #9 Enter the Drawerbox: 1:17:25 X-O Manowar #44-50 | 2/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 95: Recent Reads and Random Thoughts, featuring Secret Invasion/Dark Reign | An almost ALL comics episode! Just Bill talks about why Secret Invasion #8 may very well be the most important comic he’ll read all year and also talks about: New Avengers #47 & 48 Mighty Avengers #20 Avengers: The Initiative #19 & 20 Secret Invasion Requiem Secret Invasion Dark Reign Dark Reign New Nation Ms. Marvel #34 Secret Invasion War of Kings War Machine #1 Punisher #1 Justice Society of America #21 & 22 Ghost Rider #1-20 Despite all appearances this is NOT an episode of Marvel Noise!!! And we wrap things up with a brief update on TV’s “Leverage” and “Wolverine and the X-Men” | 1/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 94: My Favorite Podcasts and What’s on My DVR | In this extra super-sized edition of the Drawerbox, Just Bill counts down the Top Ten Podcasts that fill his ipod. Following that, a countdown of the television shows programmed into the digital video recorder at Just Bill’s home. And finally, lotsa comics in Recent Reads and Random Thoughts: Secret Six #1 Nova #19 Doctor Who the Forgotten #2 and 3 Justice League of America #26 Secret Invasion X-Men #4 Daredevil #110 Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns Birds of Prey #124 Iron Man the End Astonishing X-Men #27 City of Dust #1 And Many More!!! | 1/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 93: Best of the Rack 2008 | 185 Comics made “Best of the Rack” this year and one company dominated the rack. Listen to find out who that publisher is, and what comics made the Rack! | 1/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 92: The Comics Fandom Renaissance | The Drawerbox is back from the holiday break! We start things off with a round of thank you’s going out to John Mayo and ComicBookPage.com, Jay Tomio and BookspotCentral.com, Mister D. from thecomicforums.com, and Wayne Cordova of the RadioWayne podcast. In the main topic of the episode, Just Bill hypothesizes about a Comic Fandom Renaissance and the potential for the coming of a Dark Age in fandom. Is he on to something, or just rambling incoherently? You decide. Everything from the price of comics to comic shop loyalty to podcasts and much is discussed in this one. To wrap up the episode, Recent Reads are discussed, and more issues of X-O Manowar manage to Enter the Drawerbox. It’s an action packed episode of the Drawerbox, so download and enjoy! | 1/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 91: Awesome Comics, Okay Comics, Horrible TV and other Christmas Tales | Going with the multiple day audio blog format this week. SUNDAY (1:05) ABSOLUTE SANDMAN Just Bill never wants to watch HEROES again. The Root of JB’s Facebook Addiction SUBURBAN GLAMOUR TUESDAY (30:25) Comic Book Subscriptions A Sad Christmas Tale / End of an Era WEDNESDAY (49:05) Just Bill watches HEROES again. BLACK SUMMER from Avatar LOCKE and KEY from IDW Robot Chickens and Free Enterprise | 12/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 90: More Valiant Comics Talk | This episode was recorded at different points through the week and to be honest I’ve already forgotten what I talked about in most of it… even the bits recorded this afternoon… here’s what I can piece together from my horrible notes though: Black Fridayat a Comic Shop Sale Recent Purchases Enter the Drawerbox: ETERNAL WARRIOR, H.A.R.D. CORPS, BLOODSHOT, and X-O MANOWAR Recent Reads and Random Thoughts Just Bill’s DCBS Ordersheet this month. And I’m trying out some different music this week, this track is MR. PINK by LEVEL 42. Enjoy! | 12/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 89: The Birthday Episode | Just Bill turns 40 and looks back on his life with comics by asking some members of his family to share their memories about Bill and comics… with some unexpected results. Also, Bill takes a look at the series RAI from Valiant Comics, finishes up TRUE STORY SWEAR TO GOD ARCHIVE 1, discusses some of his birthday presents and the outcome of his court appearance for his first speeding ticket (Episode 78). | 11/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 88: Recent Reads and Random Thoughts | Spoilers Galore! Enter at your own risk! This episode contains random thoughts on: Absolute Sandman, Vol 3 True Story, Swear to God, Archive 1 Rasl #1 Echo #5 Secret Invasion Runaways/New Avengers Secret Invasion X-Men #2, 3 X-Factor #35, 36 Secret Invasion #7 New Avengers #46 Captain Britain and MI13 #6 Mighty Avengers #19 Booster Gold #13 Presidential Material: Barack Obama Presidential Material: John McCain Freedom Fighters #5, 9, 12, 14 X-Men Archives Featuring Captain Britain #1 Captain America #173, 176, 192 Lone Ranger HC I wrap it all up with a podcast recommendation and some TV talk! | 11/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 87: Strangers in Paradise Wrap Up and The Trek to Wild Pig | Ooooh, the spooky Halloween weekend episode… ooooooh! This week contains talk on: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 – Monthly or Wait for Trade? The Hulk #6 and 7 Strangers in Paradise Wrap Up – I’ve finished reading the series and share my overall impressions with you. In the second part of the episode, I travel to the Wild Pig Comic shop in New Jersey for the annual sale. I carpool with Shagodoyle (Brian) from thecomicforums.com and his wife Emily. 26:50: The Drive to Jersey: Discussions on the Baltimore Comic Con and the CGS Super Show 47:30: The Drive Home: Discussing the Wild Pig Sale loot 56:50: Back in the Basement: Final thoughts on the day | 11/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 86: Politics in Comics – The Writings of Steve Englehart | This episode I’m participating in Comics Theme Month on the topic of Politics in Comics. I talk about the early writings of Steve Englehart on titles like Captain America and The Avengers and how the political scandals of the seventies effected his writing and in turn his writing effected me. 1:15: The Writings of Steve Englehart 26:25: Discovering Facebook 33:30: Recent Reads and Show Closing Recent Reads this week: IMMORTAL IRON FIST: ORSON RANDALL and the DEATH QUEEN of CALIFORNIA (Marvel Comics) THE FOUNDATION TPB (Boom Studios) THE TWELVE HC, Vol. 1 (Marvel Comics) STARMAN HC, Vol. 1 (DC Comics) | 10/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 85: Another Lunchin’ Episode | Mmmm, another tasty lunch time episode! This episode features the follow-up to the Baltimore Comic Con episode, including a rebuttal from Melville’s Fist! Enter the Drawerbox and Recent Reads sort of blur together into one segment with discussion on Valiant’s SOLAR and SHADOWMAN series, Marvel’s SECRET INVASION, WASTELAND from Oni Press, DC’s STARMAN Hardcover series, and a mystery series that I just can’t drop from my pull list. Soup’s On! Get it while it’s HOT! | 10/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 84: Baltimore Comic Con Report | A quick recap of the highs and lows of my weekend in Baltimore. Crazy weather, packed convention centers, and general insanity abounds. Give a listen to my experience at the Baltimore Comic Con this year. (Warning, this episode is a bit of a rant… other’s mileage at the con may vary, and this is all just my POV and not necessarily in line with reality as other’s may view it…) | 9/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 83: Let’s Do Lunch! | It is an experimental episode recorded during my lunch break from my desk! Baltimore Comic Con is upon us. No time to record a podcast this weekend, so I decided to invite you into my office for lunch to talk about Solar, Man of the Atom, Steve Dillon sketches, more fun with the latest version of Collectorz.com’s Comic Collector, and finally my Recent Reads! Recent Reads: Y the Last Man TPB #9 & 10 Patsy Walker Hellcat #2 Astonishing X-Men #26 Superman #679 Skaar, Son of Hulk #2 Air #1 Justice League of America #24 Final Crisis: Revelations #1 Kick Ass #1 American Dream #1 & 2 Galaxy Quest #1 And brief mentions of M.I.M.E.S, Tyrannosaurus Beth, and Titanium Rain #1 The sound levels are a bit wonky in this episode, so apologies for that… but it was weird recording at work with people walking by my office! No time for sound checks! | 9/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 82: Lotsa Comics | My DLP TV is waiting for a lamp to be delivered, so I’ve spent a lot of time with my comics this week… join me for a look at: Baron and Rude’s NEXUS STAR WARS LEGACY TPB, Vol 1 John Byrne’s DANGER UNLIMITED Listener Feedback on the Ultraverse Innovation’s adaptation of ANNE RICE’S THE VAMPIRE LESTAT A Brief History of Valiant Comics SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM #1 – 4 | 9/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 81: The Super Show Episode | It is a week since the 1st Annual Super Show in Reading, PA… Just Bill talks about his personal perspective of the show, the high points, the low points, the people and the loot that he hauled home. | 9/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 80: Clearing the Deck, the Pre-Supashow Show | The CGS Supashow is upon us, and since I’m sure I’ll come back with lots of new topics and renewed vigor for podcasting, I decided to clear the deck in this episode and talk about a lot of stuff that I had been meaning to get to before now. Sadly, almost all of these topics deserve more attention than I get to give them in this episode… if you want to hear more on any particular subject, drop me a line at jbcbdb@gmail.com or visit the forum and let me know! This week: Anticipating the Supashow More Adventures with Collectorz.com Comic Collector Software “Old” Readers versus “Modern” Readers John Byrne’s Next Men Broadway Comics Baron and Rude’s Nexus Strangers in Paradise Hope to see you all at the Supashow! | 9/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 79: Malibu II – Electric Boogaloo | Yeah, the episode title makes no sense, sue me. This week, we continue our look at Malibu, but before we get to that I talk about an exciting update to Collectorz.com Comic Collector software. 4.2 was released yesterday, and a very minor change makes me major happy. Then we enter the Drawerbox with talk about: Firearm Rune The Solution Night Man Break-Thru Strikeback! And because I started itching for something other than just Malibu, I also talk about: Anne Rice’s The Mummy or Ramses the Damned (Millennium Comics) Hero Alliance (Innovation Comics) Shades of Gray Comics and Stories (Lady Luck Ltd / Caliber’s Tapestry) Be sure to look for the forum over at thecomicforums.com and give me your feedback on this or any other episode! | 8/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 78: Moving Violations | This episode refuses to slow down and obey the laws of the information highway as it races to bring you: Enter the Drawerbox: Malibu Comics Ultraverse – Ultraforce, The Strangers, Prototype, Hardcase Malibu Comic Bravura – Jim Starlin’s Breed, Howard Chaykin’s Power And Glory David Lapham’s Stray Bullets (Explain this to me, Robert Kirkman!) Mike Grell’s Jon Sable, Starslayer Action Girl Comics (Very briefly, probably need to revisit in a future show) Recent Reads: Continuing to defy the speed limit, I race through a big ol’ stack of Recent Reads including: Patsy Walker Hellcat #1 Justice Society of America Annual #1 Final Crisis Requiem Booster Gold One Million Immortal Iron Fist #17 Captain America #40 Guardians of the Galaxy #3 Last Defenders #5 Uncanny X-Men #500 Astonishing X-Men #25 Marvel Masterworks The Defenders Volume One Legion of Super-Heroes #40-42 Daredevil #103-108 All notes of praise, complaint, or summons for court appearances should be sent to JBCBDB@gmail.com! | 8/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 77: Random Stuff | Show Opening: Bruce Rosenberger, Derek Coward and comics podcasting in general. (5:05) Enter the Drawerbox with DANGER UNLIMITED, JOHN BYRNE’S NEXT MEN, FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY, AMERICAN FLAGG!, NEXUS, STRANGE ATTRACTORS, WEAPON ZERO, and more… (21:34) A look at comicbookdb.com (29:34) Stuff leaving the Drawerbox (37:35) Recent Reads with SECRET INVASION #4, AVENGERS INITIATIVE #15, BLACK PANTHER #39, CAPTAIN BRITAIN & MI13 #3, HULK #4, CALIBER #2 & 3, TRINITY #1-4, and more | 8/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 76: Diary of a Madman | A mid-week surprise for you as I unleash Episode 76 upon an unsuspecting world on a Wednesday! I experiment a little bit with audio journal entries instead of sitting down and recording all at once. This episode picks up mere moments after Episode 75 was posted to the feed! Lot’s of things enter the Drawerbox this week, including issues from: Malibu’s Prime PC Comics’ Starslayer Doomsday +1 Captain Atom and E-Man from Charlton Athena Voltaire (Speakeasy/Ape) Black Coat (Ape) Empire (Top Cow) Battle of Planets (Top Cow) Gen 13 (Wildstorm) Point Blank (Wildstorm) Poison Elves (Sirius) Then I talk about AVATAR the LAST AIRBENDER, THE DARK KNIGHT, and the trailers for WATCHMEN and the next Bond movie. Also – I CORRECT some errors from Episode 75 regarding Comic Collector Software. (Price is actually $39.95, not $59.95 as I stated.) | 7/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 75: Collectorz.com Comic Collector Revisited and Previews Chop Shop | This time on the drawerbox, Just Bill re-evaluates the software package that he uses to catalog his comics to determine whether he will continue recommending it to his fellow collectors. (45:30) Next, a lot of podcasts have shows going over what they are ordering every month. Join Bill as he decides what to cut out of his order in an attempt to stay within budget and within the physical parameters of his comic book room. (1:42:45) The show wraps up with some VERY quick Recent Reads. | 7/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 74: Comics OCD and What Comics Are Worth | I’m back in the saddle again after a lengthy hiatus from podcasting. Tune in for a lot of rambling as to why, but also some talk about the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon, the Justice League New Frontier DVD, the Incredible Hulk Movie, and a lot of other random stuff. Somewhere in all of that I talk about some of the symptoms of my Comics OCD habits and how I’m trying to break them, and then mull over who decides why back issues cost what they do. And in a segment now deemed “Not So Recent Reads” recorded about a month ago, I chime in on the following comics: Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula Detective Comics #843 You’ve Got To Have a Gimmick Today DMZ Vol. 4: Friendly Fire Final Crisis #1 Ms. Marvel #27 Secret Invasion #2 Captain Britain and MI13 #1 Incredible Hercules #117 Mighty Avengers #13 New Avengers #41 Secret Invasion Fantastic Four #1 Might Avengers #14 Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1 Avengers/Invaders #1 Thor #9 | 7/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 73: Strangers in Paradise | In 1993 a guy no one ever heard of decided to take a chance and self publish a comic book. He self published a comic about a love triangle between two women and a guy in an industry dominated by super-heroes and at a time where foil covers ruled the world. Now over a decade later, we can look back and marvel at what Terry Moore has accomplished with his first work in the comic book world. Join me for a look back at Strangers in Paradise, Volumes 1 & 2. | 5/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 72: More Wolverine Enters the Drawerbox | First, the Recent Reads: Captain Marvel #5 of 5 Faker TPB X-O Manowar – Birth HC Blue Beetle #26 Green Arrow/Black Canary #7 Jetta – Tales of the Toshigawa: Revelations GN X-Men: Divided We Stand #1 of 2 Glamourpuss #1 Y the Last Man TPB Vol 5 & 6 Bushi Tales #3 of 3 Young X-Men #1 X-Factor #30 Then, Enter the Drawerbox: Wolverine (1988 Series) #101 thru 147 Wolverine (1982 Series) #4 Wolverine Saga Book One to Four (Mentioned, but not in any detail.) | 5/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 71: Heroes Corner/DCBS Comparison ReDux | Mother’s Day Weekend and I still managed to kick out a podcast. My monthly box of goodies arrived from DCBS this week, which means lots of Recent Reads to talk about in this episode. But before that, a quick look at the trailer for Wolverine and the X-Men and the announcement of J. Michael Stracynski on Brave and the Bold. Plus another comparative look at Heroes Corner Mail Order versus Discount Comic Book Service. Recent Reads: LOGAN #1 of 3 Superman #672 Titans #1 Avengers Initiative #12 Last Defenders 2 of 6 Captain Marvel #4 of 5 Ms Marvel #26 Secret Invasion #1 Mighty Avengers #12 New Avengers #40 DC Universe #0 Brave and the Bold #12 Nova #12 Booster Gold #8 Thor #8 Captain America #37 Incredible Hercules #116 Terry Moore’s Echo #2 Hercules: The Thracian Wars #1 of 5 Caliber #1 Iron Man: Legacy of Doom #1 Enter the Drawerbox: Wolverine #92-100 | 5/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 70: Doctor Who Supplemental | I’ll be honest, this episode is not my finest hour and I basically ramble and babble on for the entire thing, but the episode is SAVED by wonderful audio comments that were submitted by Gargoyle and New Mutant from thecomicforums.com. In it I learn that New Mutant is in fact, NOT British. Covered in this episode, Season 12 of the classic Doctor Who series, including the following serials: The Ark in Space The Sontaran Experiment Genesis of the Daleks Revenge of the Cybermen Listen to the episode and then let me know your feelings/thoughts on Genesis of the Daleks by emailing to JBCBDB@gmail.com. Keep those audio comments coming… they really do save these shows! | 5/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 70: FCBD and Iron Man | This Week on the Drawerbox: How I Spent Free Comic Book Day Movie Trailers Reaction to the Iron Man Movie Ben 10: Who are “Man of Action” Jetta/Shi #1 and a Free Sketch Announced from DCBS! First Look at the DCBS spreadsheet for May 2008 Is Comicspace Relevant to comic fans? Enter the Drawerbox: Wolverine #89-91 | 5/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 69b: Recent Reads | Time for Recent Reads and Random Thoughts… no sugar coating will be involved. Featuring an incredulous Derek Coward audio comment… Featured this Week: Action Comics #861, 862 Tangent: Superman’s Reign #1 of 12 She-Hulk #24-26 Teen Titans #57 X-Factor #29 (But not really.) Justice League of America #19 Incredible Hercules #115 Legion of Super-Heroes #38 Green Arrow and Black Canary #6 Blue Beetle #1-6 Green Lantern Corps #21 Detective Comics #841 Marvel Comics Presents #2 All New Atom #18 Atomika: God Is Red TPB Buzzboy: Trouble In Paradise TPB Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Defiance GN Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Rain GN | 5/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 69a: Critiquing Comics without Critical Thinking | I’m still recovering from having ten six year old girls in my house for a sleep-over with my daughter last night, so this is a quick sort of preamble to what I hope the rest of the episode will be about – but your feedback will be greatly influential in the direction the 69b episode will take. Listen to this and then give me your opinion on how best to address the following: Rudeness versus Civility on Message Boards Brutal Honesty or tempered opinions when you know a creator will see your review Do you judge indy comics on a different scale than Marvel/DC I come to some conclusions on these topics in this episode, but I look forward to your feedback… it may help me formulate how best to approach some things in upcoming episodes. | 4/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 68: What’s a Lazy Reader, Anyway? | It’s a rainy Sunday afternoon and I didn’t go to New York Comic Con. Might as well get a quick podcast out of the way. In this episode, I discuss the concept of being a “lazy reader” and the different ways to read a comic. Also: Recent Reads: Blue Beetle #24 & 25 Captain America #36 Green Lantern #29 Batman and the Outsiders #4 Enter the Drawerbox: Wolverine #80,81,85,87, and 88 | 4/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 68: Doctor Who Supplemental | Okay, cart before the horse here… the supplemental to episode 68 is being released before episode 68. I just knew I needed to hunker down and get this recorded first, otherwise I’d use up all my free time on the “regular” drawerbox again not get to it. This episode should probably be called Torchwood Supplemental though, because I spend more time on that show than Doctor Who… but the main topic of the show is a “virtual conversation” with Bruce Rosenberger of Komicskast about Doctor Who and podcasting in general. Bruce has some insightful commentary on podcasting and also shares his experiences with Doctor Who. Check it out. To share your thoughts and comments on this episode, Doctor Who, or anything else that strikes your fancy, please email jbcbdb@gmail.com or visit http://www.thecomicforums.com and look for the Drawerbox sub-forum. | 4/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 67: Recent Reads and Random Thoughts | Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting… off podfading! In this episode rushed to the feed in order to stem off the evils of podfading, Just Bill talks about getting song lyrics wrong, the number one rule of message board etiquette, and oh yeah, some of the comics he’s read this week: Booster Gold #7 Brave and the Bold #11 The Last Defenders #1 Ms. Marvel #25 New Avengers #39 Mighty Avengers #10 & 11 Nova #11 Terry Moore’s Echo #1 David Lapham’s Young Liars #1 Clandestine #1 | 4/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 66: Ramblings of a Raving Lunatic, Or How I stopped worrying about Continuity and loved my Drawerboxes | How Joe Quesada, Mark Waid, and the Siegel family have gotten me to rethink the comics that I read. Covering everything from the Superman copyright battle to Brand New Day. A quick look at my first shipment from Heroe’s Corner… how’s the shipping and packing rate next to DCBS? Recent Reads and Random Thoughts on: Captain America #35 Fantastic Four: The Lost Adventure Sub-Mariner: Revolution TPB The Death of Superman TPB Harbinger HC Revisited (briefly) Fantastic Four #554 Brave and the Bold #10 | 4/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 65 Doctor Who Supplemental | As an experiment, I’m going to try breaking the Doctor Who conversation off as a separate download. Some people love the Doctor Who stuff, some people hated it, so hopefully this will be a way to please everyone. Check out this introductory episode for the full explanation. | 3/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 65: Wolverine Enters the Drawerbox | In the Drawerbox segment, we reach the end of the first volume of Excalibur and transition into our next series, Wolverine Volume One. It is a surprising look back at the series of the nineties because it is not what I expect or remember. Excalibur #108- 125 and scattered issued of Wolverine from issue #21 to 79 enter the drawerbox. In the Recent Reads segment, I look at: · Booster Gold #0 · Justice Society of America #12 and 13 · Immortal Iron Fist: Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death · Kick Ass #1 · Thor #6 · Nova Annual #1 · Green Arrow and Black Canary #5 · X-Factor #28 · X-Force #1 · Hulk #2 · Hercules #114 · Mighty Avengers #9 · New Avengers #38 · Justice League of America #18 | 3/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 64: Delayed But Not Forgotten | I’ve had this recorded for a couple of weeks now, but never got around to finishing it. Finally I just decided to release it and move on. This episode I talk about Tom Versus the JLA, where you can check out Fist of Justice covers, and more issues of Excalibur volume one enter | 3/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 63: It Almost Never Was | I’m thrilled to have this episode recorded at all… my laptop needed to be rebuilt after an encounter with Vista service pack 1, and it sucked up most of my usual recording time… as a result, I’m even LESS prepared than usual for this episode. Enter the Drawerbox: Excalibur #85-96 featuring Warren Ellis Recent Reads: Fist of Justice #1, Green Lantern #27, Teen Titans #55 The Doctor Visit: 69: The Green Death, 70: The Time Warrior | 2/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 62: More Excalibur, More Doctor Who | A quick look at Excalibur #76-80 followed by listener feedback, and the wrapping it all up with a big ol’ helping of Doctor Who and Torchwood. Doctor Who Serials Discussed: 063 The Mutants 064 The Time Monster 065 The Three Doctors 066 Carnival of Monsters 067 Frontier in Space 068 Planet of the Daleks Torchwood: Sleeper To the Last Man Meat | 2/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 61: Remembering Steve Gerber | Steve Gerber passed away on Sunday at the age of sixty. He has always been one of my favorite comic book writers, so this week I’d like to take a look back at some of my favorite comics, Steve Gerber’s collaboration with Sal Buscema on THE DEFENDERS from Marvel Comics. I look back at Defenders #20 thru 35. Steve Gerber, rest in peace. | 2/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 60: Doctor Who in the USA | Great Doctor Who news to start off this week, followed by a new Doctor Who segment called, “The Doctor Visit” then Recent Reads and Enter the Drawerbox. The Doctor Visit: Series 061 The Curse of Peladon and Series 062 The Sea Devils Recent Reads and Random Thoughts: Nova #10, Hulk #1, Birds of Prey #113, Tales of the Green Lantern Corp Ion #1, Incredible Hercules #113, Justice League of America #17 Enter the Drawerbox: Excalibur: XX Crossing, Excalibur Vol 1 63-75 | 2/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 59: Die By the Sword! | I don’t have an “Enter the Drawerbox” segment this week, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some Excalibur talk as I take a look at X-Men: Die By the Sword this week, along with Exiles #100 and New Exiles #1. I also continue my journey through time and space with the Third Doctor and talk more about my recent Doctor Who viewings. And also, I take a look at this month’s offerings from Heroes Corner and Discount Comic Book Service. In addition to the comics listed above, I also talk about the comics listed below… remember, anything can be spoiled that’s listed here. You have been warned! Avengers Initiative #7 Nova #9 Legion of Super-heroes #37 Fantastic Four #552, 553 Incredible Hercules #112 Teen Titans #54 Ms. Marvel #22 Exiles #100 Batman and the Outsiders #1 Young Avengers Presents: Patriot #1 Booster Gold #6 Captain America #34 Astonishing X-Men #24 Mighty Avengers #7,8 New Avengers Annual #2 The End League #1 The Foundation #1 New Exiles #1 | 2/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 58b: Leftovers | Stuff that should have been in Episode 58, but I ran too long: Some more thoughts on ONE MORE DAY from the internet, from the minds of Erik Larsen and Steve Bryant, Excalibur #51 through 60 enter the Drawerbox, and a quick follow up on Sarah Jane Adventures. | 1/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 58a: The Great Continuity Debate | I start off this week by throwing my two cents in on the Great Continuity Debate of 2008. ONE MORE DAY has everyone fired up, but it is the way the subject is dividing fandom that’s got ME all fired up… can’t we all just get along? I also talk about my new DOCTOR WHO quest as well as the SARAH JANE ADVENTURES. Then I introduce you to a forum competition called ARTIST THUNDERDOME. Finally, it is MESSIAH COMPLEX revisited and then a look ahead to the future of the X-Books. Enter the Drawerbox this Week: EXCALIBUR #32-50 And finally, we have some forum feedback and emails. Sweet! Episode 58b may or may not be coming soon… | 1/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 57: The Sword Is Drawn | The Sword is drawn this week when we transition from Daredevil to Excalibur in the Enter the Drawerbox segment. RECENT READS: Planetary #1-26, Messiah Complex, Blue Beetle #19, Action Comics #860, Brave and the Bold #9, Brave and the Bold Vol. 1 Hardcover, Mighty Avengers #6, Y The Last Man Vol. 2 TPB ENTER THE DRAWERBOX: Daredevil Vol. 1 #292-300, Excalibur Special Edition #1, Excalibur Vol. 1 #1-31 30 SECONDS OR LESS MOVIE REVIEWS: Stardust, Shoot’em Up, Sunshine | 1/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 56: Getting Back On Track | After the debacle that was Episode 55, things actually run pretty smoothly this week, I keep the time at a respectable level, I manage to breath successfully all the way through, and hopefully I was able to talk about the controversial HEROES CORNER mail order service without stirring up a hornet’s nest. This week: Collectorz.com Comic Collector 4.0 Update Heroes Corner Mail Order Service or DCBS? Enter the Drawerbox: Daredevil Vol 1 263 to 291 Recent Reads: Walking Dead Hardcover Book 3, Thor #5, Captain America #33, Green Lantern #25. | 1/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 55: Best of the Rack 2007 | Of all the pointless “Best of” podcasts you’ve heard, this is the most pointless of them all! Not the best comics of the year, not even the bext comics that I’ve read this year… only the best comics that fit on a particular rack! It makes very little sense, but that’s what it is… DEAL with it! Also, Forum Feedback, thoughts on Comic Collector 4.0 and the worst nasal congestion ever recorded on a podcast. Eat your heart out, Jamie D! | 1/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 54: The Final Episode of 2007 | For This year-end episode I introduce a new segment called, “TEN YEARS AFTER” where I look back at comics from ten years ago… for this episode we’ll be looking back at December, 1997. Entering the Drawerbox this week I go over Daredvil, Vol. 1 issues 250 thru 261. And finally, what comic podcast would be complete this week without an opinion piece of Amazing Spider-Man #545? Hope you enjoy the New Year’s Eve Edition of the Drawerbox. See you next year! | 1/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 53: The Christmas Edition | Recorded on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Here’s the menu of our Holiday Feast! Enjoy! Remember, as always I don’t play spoiler-free reindeer games, so enter at your own risk as I talk about Sci Fi Channel’s mini-series, TIN MAN and Showtime’s season finale of DEXTER. In the Recent Reads segment this week we have TITANS EAST SPECIAL #1, BOOSTER GOLD #4, DAREDEVIL #102, ALL STAR SUPERMAN #9, BIRDS OF PREY #112, HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS #1, TEEN TITANS #53, SALVATION RUN #1, SHE-HULK #23, SHADOWPACT #19, FLASH #234, CAPTAIN MARVEL #1, UMBRELLA ACADEMY #1, STARLORD #4, ANNIHILATION CONQUEST #1, and finally BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON EIGHT #5 and 6. And entering the Drawerbox this week, I take a look at DAREDEVIL Vol 1, issues 234 thru 248. A special shout-out to David Monteith of Geek Syndicate for endorsing KNOB’S CREEK, which was a pivotal ingredient in this week’s episode. Happy Holidays, everyone! | 12/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 52: Daredevil Born Again | A look back at one of the most highly renowned stories from Daredevil, Volume 1. A lot of great things hit the market in 1986, like Watchmen or Frank Miller’s most celebrated work, Dark Knight Returns. But 1986 also saw Frank Miller return to the character that really started his turn from comic book artist into legend. Join me in this look back at one of the highlights in Daredevil’s publishing history. A note about this episode: First, as always… there are spoilers galore as I go into practically a page by page synopsis of the series. Second, this episode has not been edited and is very, very raw. Normally I try to edit out bursts of silence and/or stammering, and in this case I simply have not had the time… so the choice was to get the episode out as is, or delay it for a few days. I opted to get it out, and may edit and change the file in a couple of days. So, please forgive the annoying silences and such… also, I seem to be having issues with my laptop or audacity, as there are a lot of pops and drops in this episode as well. Apologies in advance, and I hope you still enjoy the episode anyway. | 12/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 51: Better Late than Never Edition | I managed to do an episode with the mute button engaged on Friday night, so I didn’t record this until Saturday night. It was better the first time. I’ve got some Recent Reads to go over, and then I continue to look at Daredevil, Vol. 1. As always, remember that spoilers abound for everything… you are warned! Recent Reads: Brave and the Bold #8, Captain America #32, New Avengers Illuminati #5, Thor #4, Astonishing X-Men #23, New Avengers #36, and Nova #8. I also mention World War Hulk as it relates to New Avengers Illuminati and New Avengers. | 12/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 50: Daredevil, Vol. 1 (201 – 214) | Random Thoughts on Daredevil #201 thru 214. That’s it. I managed to eat up the entire episode talking about these comics. Yeah, I can’t believe it either. | 12/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 49: Black Friday Adventures | The Adventures of Bill and the Black Friday. Also, Marvel Comics debuts a Digitial Comics library, and follows it up with cease and desist orders to the most popular torrent trackers for comic scans. What does this mean for the industry? And finally, Daredevil #185 to 200 enter the drawerbox. It’s the end of the Frank Miller run. What was the series like after Miller left? Let’s find out together as we look at the end of the Miller run and the issues following his departure from the book. | 11/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 48: A Cornucopia of Comics Goodness! | I guess that should be comicscopia instead. Okay, I made that word up. Anyway, here’s what is on tap for this week: Entering the Drawerbox: Daredevil, Vol 1. #178 – 184. Let’s talk about some early Frank Miller work! Recent Reads: Immortal Iron Fist: The Last Iron Fist Story tpb, Black Canary and Green Arrow #1, Infinity Inc. #1, Shadowpact #18, Teen Titans #52, Flash #233, Daredevil #101, and She-Hulk #22. Also excerpts of Fantastic Four Omnibus, Vol. 2 in which we find evidence that Reed Richards has always been a dick. Recent Views: Superman Doomsday, the Animated Movie I actually feel pretty good about this week’s episode for a change. How about sending in some feedback and tell me if you feel the same? JBCBDB@gmail.com! | 11/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 47: More Pointless Ramblings! Now with 50% more irrelevance! | I just watched Spider-Man 3 on DVD and you can hear all about it. Also, what’s in my DCBS box this month? What’s up with that show “Chuck” on NBC? And how will Bill spend his Saturday afternoon? All these questions and more will be answered in the 47th episode of the Drawerbox. Featuring “If You Want Me To Stay” by Anthony Setola, currently available on Itunes. | 11/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 46: That’s the Weak Sauce! | I’m not terribly thrilled with this episode, but what can ya do… I compile my very own “Essential Marvel Two In One” volume… cutting out the mediocre stuff in favor of what’s truly “essential.” This week’s Recent Read is INVINCIBLE ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOLUME 3. Also, it’s time for the new DCBS spreadsheet… I ramble on about what I’m buying and what I’m not. Be sure to visit the forum or to email your feedback to jbcbdb@gmail.com. | 11/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 45 | Just Bill talks about HARBINGERS: THE BEGINNING HC, STARLORD #2 & 3, THE LIVING CORPSE #1/2, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA WEDDING SPECIAL, THE DEFENDERS #25 & 26, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #1-7, and more. Check out all the comic goodness. | 10/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 44 | This episode - Just Bill responds to Comic Book Noise Episode 87, the "Secret Origin of Just Bill's Comic Drawerbox" and a quick rundown on the comics read this week. Also a special shout out to John Mayo of the Weekly Comics Spotlight for making this podcast possible. Thanks, John! | 10/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Drawerbox Episode 42 | I talked about Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, and other mindless ramblings. | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Drawerbox Episode 43 | An attempt to post/upload Episode 43. | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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