Ace Comicals

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guests Nigel (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/nigeltwumasi) and Tazziii (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/tazziii) of the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast (https://mayamada.com/storyxstory/) to discuss BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-the-long-halloween-1996/batman-the-long-halloween). Diving into the seminal 13 issue limited series this discussion centres on it's influence and impact on subsequent Batman stories especially Christopher Nolan's The Dark knight and It's influence as part of the overall Batman mythos. Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our new merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guests: Nigel Twumasi and Tazziii.

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are once again joined by special guest Anthony Askew (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/anthonyaskew) for another conversation in our WATCHMEN (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/watchmen-1986/watchmen) series, this time focusing on the 2009 WATCHMEN MOVIE (https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/watchmen/) and the 2012 BEFORE WATCHMEN (https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2019/04/18/before-watchmen-graphic-novels) Comics. We discuss the production history, difficulties and controversy associated with making the 2009 movie (https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/watchmen/). We also cover the 2012 Before Watchmen (https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2019/04/18/before-watchmen-graphic-novels) comic series and give our thoughts on these works, in contrast and comparison to the original 1986-87 12 issue maxi series. Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our new merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Anthony Askew.

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: THE 7 DEADLY SINS (https://tkopresents.com/products/7-deadly-sins) QUARANTINE COMIX #2-3 (https://www.quarantinecomix.com/) FINGER GUNS #1-2 (https://store.vaultcomics.com/products/finger-guns-glitter) THE NEW MUTANTS (VOL 1) (https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/2055/new_mutants_1983_-_1991) MONEY SHOT #1-2 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG192340) PAREIDOLIA (https://gumroad.com/val_halvorson) Also: Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (and other assorted stuff) (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our new merch shop! There are two designs currently available, keep your eyes on the store for updates and more designs to be added soon! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: FAX FROM SARAJEVO (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3005-003/Fax-From-Sarajevo-TPB-New-Edition) QUARANTINE COMIX #1 (https://www.quarantinecomix.com/) BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #1 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-the-adventures-continue-2020/batman-the-adventures-continue-1) NO ONE'S ROSE #1 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN202082) MIRKA ANDOLFO'S MERCY #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/mirka-andolfos-mercy) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

We love comics and if you are listening so do you. We want to give you guys something positive, a cosmic ray of light in these tough times! We might all be locked in our homes, our local comic shops may be shuttered, but there are still tons of ways to read and enjoy comics! In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: KING OF NOWHERE #1 (https://www.boom-studios.com/archives/w-maxwell-prince-and-tyler-jenkins-announce-new-original-series-king-of-nowhere/) DECORUM #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/decorum-1) STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/strange-adventures-2020/strange-adventures-1) ALIENATED (https://www.boom-studios.com/archives/simon-spurrier-and-chris-wildgooses-alienated-1-second-printing-sold-out-week-before-release/) X-RAY ROBOT (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-872/X-RAY-ROBOT-1) BENEATH THE DEAD OAK TREE (https://www.shortbox.co.uk/product/beneath-the-dead-oak-tree-by-emily-carroll) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and special guest Anthony Askew (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/anthonyaskew) begin this special WATCHMEN (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/watchmen-1986/watchmen) series with a conversation centered around the comic itself (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/watchmen-1986/watchmen). The original 1986-87 12 issue maxi series that started it all and was at the forefront of a change in the comics industry. they discuss its beginnings, its significance to the comic medium and its legacy in comics today. Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our new merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Anthony Askew.

In this episode Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: Gryffen: Galaxy's Most Wanted #11, available on Comixology (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Gryffen-Galaxys-Most-Wanted-10/digital-comic/834596?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9Jc3N1ZXM) Don't Go Without Me (https://www.shortbox.co.uk/product/don-t-go-without-me-by-rosemary-valero-o-connell) Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation (https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/parable-of-the-sower-a-graphic-novel-adaptation_9781419731334/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following : SARA #1-6 (https://tkopresents.com/products/sara?_pos=2&_sid=6ecf7e85b&_ss=r) and TKO Studios (https://tkopresents.com/) MANU Altiplano Vol.1 (https://gustaffovargas.bigcartel.com/product/manu-altiplano-vol-1) by the brilliant Gustaffo Vargas (https://artefactop.wixsite.com/gustaffo) OBSCURA (https://obscuracomic.com/) Advance review! (https://www.acecomicals.com/articles/obscura-a-penny-dreadful-tale-of-post-mortem-photography-and-19th-century-spiritualism) Book available March 2020! OLYMPIA #1-3 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/olympia) brief and spoiler free, first impressions of Netflix's Locke And Key (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80241239) Greg's excitement for the upcomming X-RAY ROBOT. (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-872/X-RAY-ROBOT-1) Especialy those gorgeous rock-homage variant covers! (https://twitter.com/AceComicals/status/1225799458178453504) Leon's experience at the recent How to write a comic book: A masterclass with Marvel's Kieron Gillen (https://membership.theguardian.com/event/how-to-write-a-comic-book-a-masterclass-with-marvels-kieron-gillen-64220116096) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by guest Dr Vicki Madden (http://acecomicals.fireside.fm/guests/drvickimadden)! For a deep dive and dissection of the works and career of celebrated horror mangaka Junji Ito! (https://www.viz.com/junji-ito) Our discussion centres around but is not limited to: Gyo (https://www.viz.com/read/manga/gyo-2-in-1-deluxe-edition/product/3685) The Sad Tale of the Principal Post (https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sad_Tale_of_the_Principal_Post) The Enigma of Amigara Fault (https://junjiitomanga.fandom.com/wiki/The_Enigma_of_Amigara_Fault) Uzumaki (https://www.viz.com/read/manga/uzumaki-3-in-1-deluxe-edition/product/3382) Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu (https://kodanshacomics.com/series/junji-itos-cat-diary-yon-mu/) Tomie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomie) We also spend a little bit of time touching on recent cinema releases Parasite (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasite_(2019_film)) and Cats (https://www.catsmovie.com/) Stick around after the end of the episode to hear"Sour Yet Sweet"... A chilling tale from the vault of our resident supernatural Halloween-hellion The Loft Dweller! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Dr Vicki Madden.

In this episode Greg, Rahul and Marv find themselves in the sweet place... ThEy ReAd IcE CrEaM MaN AnD nOw ThEy aRe HeRe.. EaSy PeAsY LiCkEtY SpLiT... (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/ice-cream-man) This is a spoiler filled deep dive into all 4 available volumes (16 issues) of Image Comics (https://imagecomics.com/) existential horror-misery anthology series: ICE CREAM MAN (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/ice-cream-man) Enjoy the sundae... EsPeCiAlLy ThE bUgS Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:[email protected]) [email protected]. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Marvyn Lafayette.