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Ep 11 - That Fan Friendly Feeling

Are you feeling the love from your favorite publisher? After Warner Bros. Discovery decided to skip the show floor at Comic-Con this year, we got to thinking about how fan friendly your favorite publisher is. Does it matter to you that you feel seen by your favorite publisher? Is presence important? Do you need those big announcements and gestures to keep your fandom at it's peak? We talk about a bunch of different publishers and share our opinion on the subject. We also want to hear from YOU at itscomicsman@gmail.com [itscomicsman@gmail.com] for your thoughts and even suggestions for future show topics. You know we're showing our love with some reviews this week, too! So we'll review: The Variants #1 - Marvel Comics Canto: Tales of the Unnamed World #1 - IDW Sins of the Black Flamingo #1 - Image Comics Blink #1 - Oni Press A Down And Nerdy Podcast Property. Find out more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com [https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com]

Ep 10 - Licensing Issues

You need a license to drive, but what about to be a real fan? This week, we talk about how much licensing rights matter to your favorite comic book property. Are you happy about Planet of the Apes going to Marvel? Where should Transformers and G.I. Joe comics call home? We talk about why that should matter to you as a fan! Feel free to sound off with your opinions @itscomicsman on social media! Here are the books we're reviewing this week: New Fantastic Four #1 - Marvel Comics Black Adam #1 (2022) - DC Comics The Lonesome Hunters #1 - Dark Horse Comics Samurai Sonja #1 - Dynamite Entertainment A Down And Nerdy Podcast Property Find out more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com [https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com]

9 - Mad Cave Studios Spotlight With Erik Burnham

We're mixing things up this week! The spotlight is on Mad Cave Studios and their new book, Potions Inc. Hear part of our conversation with writer Erik Burnham about this new and interesting story. Find out how he blends the world of fantasy and magic with a family story. He also talks about how to book came about and all of the fun not just on the page but behind the scenes as well. Issue 1 of Potions Inc. is now available from Mad Cave Studios at https://www.madcavestudios.com [https://www.madcavestudios.com] Here's what other books we're talking about and reviewing this week: Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #1 - Marvel Comics Grim #2 - Boom! Studios Public Domain #1 - Image Comics Young Justics Targets #1 - DC Comics/DC Universe Infinte Make sure you follow and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts! You can also find out more about us online at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com [https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com] A Down And Nerdy Podcast Production

8 - The Writer's Medium Debate

Another week and another hot button issue in the world of comics. Crediting the artist has become a topic of conversation once again. Thie time, we look at whether or not comics is becoming more of a writer's medium. How did this happen? What can be done to change that? Those are just a couple of the questions that cover. We also give some recent examples and talk about one of the greatest writer and artist duos of all time and how one seems to always get the spotlight over the other. It's a topic you'll definitely want to weigh in on! Our reviews are back, too! Here are the books we're discussing this week: Poison Ivy #1 - DC Comics Aquaman: Andromeda #1 - DC Black Label The Ward #1 - Dark Horse Comics Archer & Armstrong #2 - Valiant Entertainment Be sure to FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find our flagship podcast at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com [https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com]

Ep 7 - Too Much Of A Good Thing

Too much of a good thing or too much is not enough? When you take a look at your pull box, what do you see? This week we talk about the character(s) who seem to get a ton of books, the big arcs with the many tie-ins and spinoffs of popular stories. Are they good for readers or bad for readers? Do you like them? We share our stance and our experience, but we want to hear yours! As far as our reviews go, this week we're reading: Batman: Fortress #1 - DC Comics The Closet #1 - Image Comics The Amazing Spider-Man #2 - Marvel Comics If you love the show, please consider subscribing wherever you listen to your podcasts! This show cannot exist without your support, so please subscribe and tell your friends. Thank you! A Down And Nerdy Podcast Production. Find out more at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com [https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com]