Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by a cavalcade of multiversal guests to discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths! They talk about its importance in the landscape of comics, the multitude of events it inspired, and look back recording three hundred episodes. They also review Hulk #1 and Venom #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – Crisis on Infinite Earths b…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Underwater Welder this week! They touch on Lemire’s grotesque but perfect art, themes of fatherhood, and about comics as literature. They also review Catwoman: Lonely City #1 and Night of the Ghoul #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Crisis on …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Punisher in this week’s episode! They talk about what the character is, the bizarre variety of villains, and contrast him with Daredevil! They also review Inferno #1 and We Have Demons #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Punisher Epic Collection Vol 1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Underwater Welder by Jeff…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Rorschach by Tom King and Jorge Fornes this week! They talk about the themes of radicalization, the analogues to real life people, and its connection to Watchmen. They also review Maw #1 and I Am Batman #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Rorschach by King & Fornes Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Epic Collecti…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the seminal X-Men graphic novel this week! They talk about the prevalence of social issues in comics, if the X-Men are still equipped to handle these issues, and how important politics are to all of comic books. They also review Mazebook #1 and Dark Ages #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Rorsch…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Way of the Househusband this week! They talk about the incredible gags, the juxtaposition of a former yakuza in domestic situations, and the great art! They also review The Trial of Magneto #1 and Pennyworth #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 by Kousuke Oono Next time in Nerd B…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Longbow Hunters this week! They talk about Grell’s nostalgic art, the place it has in the changes in the comic landscape, and its thoughtful nature! They also review Static #1 and Not All Robots #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 by Kousuke Oono The post 294 – Gr…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about 1963 this week! Not the year, but the comic book! They talk about Moore’s penchant for deconstruction, the influence he’s had on comics, and what the second half would have looked like. They also review Superman and the Authority #1 and Blue and Gold #1! Nerd Boy Book Club 1963 by Alan Moore, Rick …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Die this week! They discuss the incredible cast of characters, the definition of an auteur, and Gillen’s place among the best writers today. They also review X-Men #1 and Barbaric #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Die Vol 1-3 by Gillen & Hans Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – 1963 by Alan Moore & Rick Veitch …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Ranma 1/2 this week! They talk about Takahashi’s excellent art, the balance of tone in the martial arts romantic comedy, and the lovely cast of characters. They also review Heroes Return #1 and Infinite Frontier #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 by Rumiko Takahashi Next time in Nerd Boy Book …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dead Orbit this week! They talk about Stokoe’s art working within the Alien universe, when time jumps are necessary, and the design of the Xenomorph itself! They also review X-Men #21 and Basilisk #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 The post 290 – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Sto…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Sweet Tooth today! They discuss Lemire’s strange art, the subtle optimism of his post-apocalypse, and its comparison to The Walking Dead. They also review Shang-Chi #1 and Red Room #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe The post 289 – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire ap…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Spider-Man: Life Story this week! They talk about what if stories, the legacy of Spider-Man, and the Watchmanification of super heroes. They also review Future State: Gotham #1 and Heroes Reborn #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire The post 288 – Spider-Man: Life Story by …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the exquisite Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson! They talk about his incredible art, if its an essential Wonder Woman story, and what makes him such a special creator. They also review Way of X #1 and Batman/Fortnite #1! The post 287 – Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johns…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Captain America this week! They talk about their disappointment, the discontinuity of art, and the lack of a compelling perspective. They also review Green Lantern #1 and Project Patron #1! The post 286 – Captain America Vol 1-4 by Coates, Yu, Kubert, Masters, & Quinn appeared first on Handsome Boy…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sentient this week. They talk about the absolute gut punch that is the story, the excellence of execution in all aspects, and Walta’s perfect art. They also review Harley Quinn #1 and Beta Ray Bill #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Captain America (2018) Vol 1-4 The post 285 – Sentient by Lemir…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Department of Truth this week! They talk about the prescience of the story, the nuance and maturity of the writing, and the effectiveness of the art and storytelling! They also review The Joker #1 and Ultramega #1! Buy Robbie’s newest book, Regrowth Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sentient by…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Kill Six Billion Demons this week! They talk about all its style, the incredible characters, and its usage of form! They also review Infinite Frontier #0 and The Swamp Thing #1! Pre-Order Regrowth Eric’s Patreon The post 283 – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon appeared first on Handsome Boys Comic…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about We Only Find Them When They’re Dead this week! They talk about space gods, style over substance, and disappointment. They also review Eternals #2 and ORCS! #1! Floppies Fortnightly Immortal Hulk Flatline #1 Eternals #2 Sword #3 Future State Superman Worlds of War #2 ORCS! #1 Nerd Boy Book Club We O…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter David’s The Incredible Hulk today! They discuss what sets it apart from modern superhero comics, touch on the brilliance of Future Imperfect itself, and talk about the comfort it brings. They also review three Future State books and Transformers: Beast Wars #1! Floppies Fortnightly Future Sta…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about terrible monsters killing children this week! They discuss the effective construction of a badass lead, the suitably flawed cast, and the gripping storytelling! They also review The Eternals #1 and a slate of Future State books! Floppies Fortnightly Sword #2 Eternals #1 Future State: Dark Detective…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020! They discuss their favorite writers and artists, the confusing choices of the last year, and the comics that were comfort food in 2020. They also review Beastlands #1 and King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #16 Avengers #4…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the King this week! They discuss Kirby’s insane art, his incredible impact on comics, and why Eric has turned the corner on him. We also review The King in Black #1 and Batman/Catwoman #1! Floppies Fortnightly SWORD #1 King in Black #1 Batman/Catwoman #1 Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories o…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Japan Academy this week! They touch on author appeal, the caricature of the wrestlers, and who exactly the book is for. They also the finale of X of Swords and Sea of Sorrows #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 X-Men #15 Excalibur #15 X of Swords: Destruction #1 Sea of Sor…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Maximum Carnage this week. They talk about 90s comics, the extreme escalation of the massive amount of characters, and the impact its had on comics in general! They also review Punchline #1 and Crossover #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #14 Marauders #14 Marauders #15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 Punchline #1…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Redlands this week. They discuss the heavy, heavy topics therein, Del Rey’s art, and the right mindset for engaging with art. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #3 and continue with X of Swords! Floppies Fortnightly TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 Batman: Three Jokers #3 Batman #101 Excalibur #13 X-Men …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Akira Toriyama’s Dr. Slump! They talk about the endless amount of gags, the incredible influence the manga had, and the qualities that haven’t aged as well. They also review the newest chapters of X of Swords and Rorschach #1! Floppies Fortnightly Wolverine #6 X-Force #13 Marauders #13 Hellions #5 …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dog Man this week! They talk about Pilkey’s simple but effective art, the dumb but fun gags, and the nature of stories we tell children. They also review X of Swords #1 and Batman: Three Jokers #2! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1025 Batman: Three Jokers #2 Immortal She-Hulk #1 X of Swords: Creation …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie finish their journey through Grant Morrison’s Batman this week! They talk about incomprehensibility, the variety of great artists, and the building of the mythos of Batman. They also review Overwatch: Tracer #1 and President Werewolf #1! Floppies Fortnightly Giant Size X-Men: Storm #1 Empyre: Fallout #1 Empyre: Afte…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie continue their trip through Grant Morrison’s Batman run with Final Crisis and Batman and Robin! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the unbelievable amount of characters, and the nature of complexity in comics. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #1 and Empyre #6! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #6 Black Widow #…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are beginning their three episode journey into Grant Morrison’s Batman run, this time with Batman and Son, The Black Glove, and Batman RIP. They talk about Morrison’s strengths and weaknesses, the use of orientalist tropes, and the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. They also review Empyre #5 and Harley Quinn #75! Floppies Fort…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Coda this week! They talk about the brilliant art, the touching story, and its effect on both of them. They also review Empyre #3 and #4 AND Fire Power #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #3 Empyre #4 Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1 X-Factor #1 Fire Power #1 Fire Power #2 That Texas Blood #2 Nerd …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about more Immortal Hulk this episode! They touch on the depth to the book’s insanity, the surprising themes, and Bennett’s horrifying art. They also review Empyre #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Bliss #1 Empyre #1 Empyre #2 Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1 Giant Size X-Men: Magneto #1 Nerd Boy Book …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Secret Warriors this week! They compare Caselli and Vitti’s art, talk about how Hickman has grown as a writer, and discuss the rarity of good Nick Fury stories. They also review Empyre #0: Fantastic Four and Harley Quinn Black White & Red #3! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: Fantastic Four Harley Qu…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Mob Psycho 100 this week! They discuss non-western storytelling, ONE’s art style, and the uniqueness of the themes. They also review Batman The Smile Killer #1 and Bleed Them Dry #1! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: Avengers Batman: The Smile Killer #1 That Texas Blood #1 Bleed Them Dry #1 The Black…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dark Nights: Metal by Snyder and Capullo! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the power of event comics, and the wrong kind of big and stupid. They also review The Death of Nancy Drew #1 and Old Haunts #1! Floppies Fortnightly New Mutants #10 Nancy Drew & The Hardy Boys: The Death of Nancy Drew #1 T…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about One Punch Man this week! They discuss consecutive normal punches, shonen tropes, and how it compares to western superhero traditions. They also review Avengers #33, Rogue Planet #1, and The Crossing #1! Floppies Fortnightly Avengers #33 Venom #25 Rogue Planet #1 The Crossing #1 Valhalla Awaits #1 N…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Gotham Academy this week! They talk about how comics have changed in the short five years since it debuted, discuss the supporting cast, and touch on the overall tone of the book. They also review millenium #1 and Poe Noir #1! Floppies Fortnightly Millenium #1 Poe Noir Lonely God’s Shadow #1 Youth …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about James Bond today! They discuss Ellis’ ability in craft, Masters’ skill in drawing action scenes, and the mythos behind the Bond character. They also review GR-8 #1 and The Wolf and the Crow #1! Floppies Fortnightly GR-8 #1 Tickets to Terror #1 The Wolf and the Crow #1 Space is Awful #1 Hacksaw Jim …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Witch Hat Atelier this week! They discuss Shirahama’s influences, the cuteness of the characters and story, and the masterful art. They also review FAB #1 and Beast Heart! Strikers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Fab #1 North #1 Beast Heart Strikers #1 Godhark #0 Streamliner #1: Bye-bye Lisa Dora Nerd Boy…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Money Shot this week! They talk about the strength of its storytelling, the absurdity of the story, and the struggles of independent comics during the pandemic. They also review Hellions #1 and No One’s Rose #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #9 Hellions #1 Wolverine #2 Road to Empyre #1 No One’s Rose …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Hard Tomorrow today, by Eleanor Davis! They discuss the gut-wrenching story, Davis’ amazing art, and the book’s prescient theme. They also review Decorum #1 and X-Ray Robot #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #8 Outlawed #1 Wicked Things #1 X-Ray Robot #1 Decorum #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Hard Tomor…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sara this week! They talk about Epting’s art, Ennis’ restraint in his writing, and the use of theme to deliver a grim tone. They also review X-Men #7 and Billionaire Island #1! Floppies Fortnightly Strange Adventures #1 Strange Academy #1 Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1 X-Men #7 Billi…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking all about Darth Vader this week! They discuss how you tell a compelling story with such an iconic character, dig into how the Star Wars mythos is used in comics, and debate about how important it is for such recognizable characters to be on model. They also review Wolverine #1 and Bang #1! Floppies Fortn…

Hey Handsomites, Eric and Robbie talk about Doomsday Clock this week! They discuss if a sequel to Watchman is necessary, how the Watchmen characters fit into the DCU, and if the end product is worth it. They also review X-Men/Fantastic Four #1 and Dark Agnes #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #5 X-Force #6 X-Men/Fantastic Four #1 Thor #2 Dark Agnes #1 …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter Cannon this week! They discuss the meta-narrative, the meta-meta narrative, and ask who this comic book is for. They also review Atlantis Attacks #1 and Wonder Woman #750! Floppies Fortnightly Iron Man 2020 #1 Atlantis Attacks #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Wonder Woman #750 Ghostbusters: Year…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking more about Berserk! They talk about its dynamite art, its pacing, and its problematic aspects. They they also review Thor #1 and Hawkeye: Freefall #1! Floppies Fortnightly Hawkeye: Freefall #1 Star #1 Thor #1 X-Men #4 X-Force #5 Daphne Byrne #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Berserk Vol 4-14 by Kentaro Miura Next ti…

Hey Handsomite! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best, the worsts, and the in-betweens in the year in comics this episode. They talk about their highs, lows, and give out awards for their favorite comics of the year. They also review Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1 and Incoming #1! Floppies Fortnightly Incoming #1 Dr. Strange #1 Wonder Woman: Dead Eart…

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Berserk this week! They talk about dudes getting chopped in half, cute elves, and Miura’s terrific art. They also review Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1 and Red Mother #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #3 X-Force #3 Red Mother #1 The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1 Criminal Macabre: …

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Invisible Kingdom this week! They discuss Ward’s art, the pacing, and our expectations. They also review John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 and Killadelphia #1! Floppies Fortnightly John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 Basketful of Heads #2 Killadelphia #1 Excalibur #2 Marauders #2 New Mutants #2 X-Force #…