Comics Are Go! Special Edition Podcast: An Interview With Gary Dumm

Legendary Cleveland artist Gary Dumm stops by to talk with Scott and Matt! Best known for his work on "American Splendor," Gary discusses his early influences and education, working with Harvey Pekar and Greg Budgett, and some great Cleveland memories (including Kay's Books)! BE SURE to check out his current projects at www.dummart.com, which includes lots of poster materials and collaborations with his wife, Laura, and Greg Budgett. Other recent works include some historical stuff, a book called "Radical Jesus," and some that can't be talked about (yet)! Also check out Comics Express (for published work) and an Art Show starting Oct. 8th entitled "Cinematic Redux II" (at Lakewood's Breakneck Gallery; more information at breakneckgallery.com) which will feature classic horror posters re-imagined! Gary will also be at this year's Genghis Con (where you can also see John G. and meet SCOTT RUDGE)! Don't miss this entertaining interview! Tears were shed!
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Podcast 91 - October 11th, 2011

We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast to bring you an in-depth look at the DCnU! Scott, Matt and Ed invite their good friend, Mike SanGiacomo (Cleveland Plain Dealer, Phantom Jack, Tales of the Starlight Drive-In), to share thoughts and feelings about the recent relaunch! ADDITIONALLY, local Cleveland comic fans were polled to share their thoughts on the slew of #1's! Which three books were the most loved? Which three were universally disliked? Which titles are seemingly closest to cancellation? Which had the most surprising (and unsurprising) changes? Did DC Comics do enough in September to FINALLY beat out Marvel Comics strangle-hold of the market share? Which books will we still be reading by issue #4? Which characters are still missing? Why did ED continuously tell Scott he was wrong? There were A LOT of comics to take in (well, 52, to be exact); see what comics fans LIKE YOU had to say about them! (There is also some BONUS CONTENT: Not wanting to be outdone, a certain team-centric movie by a certain comic company debuted a BRAND SPANKING new trailer! HEAR these podcasters' reactions!) Next week: MORE COMICS and COMIC BOOK NEWS!
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Podcast 90 - October 4th, 2011

In an attempt to sound more like a legitimate podcast, Scott decides that the podcasters must now practice and hone their speaking skills! To this end, Matt introduces some diction exercises! HEAR which podcaster is most able to perfectly pronounce precarious pronouncements! PLUS: it's the last week of the first wave of the DCnU, and Scott announces that he has "issues!" As if he has never addressed his issues in the past! Sit back and relax, it's another crazy week in the world of COMIC BOOKS! In the headlines this week: more details on the Kindle Fire (which miserly Scott has already pre-ordered); California will now be charged sales tax on Amazon purchases; the CBLDF purchases the rights to the Comics Code Authority and its logo; Image Comics announces day-and-date digital comics through Graphicly; classic "Three Stooges" comics will be reprinted to coincide with the release of the new movie; and George Perez announces his departure from the DCnU title, Superman, with issue 7! Comics discussed from the past week include Aquaman #1, Flash #1, Fury of Firestorm, the Nuclear Man #1, Justice League Dark #1, Savage Hawkman #1, Superman #1, Batman: The Dark Knight #1, Green Lantern: New Guardians #1, I, Vampire #1, Blackhawks #1, Voodoo #1, All-Star Western #1, Teen Titans #1, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #2, Ultimate Comics Ultimates #2, Secret Avengers #17, Captain America and Bucky #622, Mighty Thor #6, FF #9, Angel and Faith #2, and Godzilla #7! Don't miss: quick Netflix picks! The natural evolution for Ed and his ministerial duties - circumcision! This THOROUGHLY disgusts Matt! PLUS! A special guest drops in, who is neither mentioned by name nor is allowed to speak on the air! Another brilliant podcast!
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Podcast 89 - September 27th, 2011

Even though there is YET ANOTHER slew of DC #1's, this promised to be one of the dullest weeks in recent memory! Scott is SO TIRED! He needed an entire 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke to make it through what promises to be a rather dull podcast! We even have a theme song for him! Luckily Matt and Ed are there to provide the much-needed spark to talk about the latest and greatest in the world of COMIC BOOKS! Despite the lack of strong headlines, SOMEHOW we still managed to make a REGULAR-SIZED podcast out of this crap! In the FOUR headlines this week: DC Comics is proud to announce that ALL of their 52 #1 comics will have a second printing; the 84 year-old artist behind "Asterix the Gaul" has announced his retirement; the Italian comic writer and publisher behind the original "Dylan Dog" has passed away; and more casting announcements for the new Superman movie! BONUS CONTENT: rumors abound that the new Amazon tablet is expected to be launched on September 28th! Comics discussed from the past week include Batman #1, Wonder Woman #1, Green Lantern Corps #1, Red Hood and the Outlaws #1, Catwoman #1, Nightwing #1, Legion of Superheroes #1, Birds of Prey #1, Supergirl #1, DC Universe Presents Deadman #1, Captain Atom #1, Blue Beetle #1, Ultimate X-Men #1, Ultimate Hawkeye #2, X-Men: Schism #4, Avengers #17, Daredevil #4, and Captain America #3! BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! After weeks of missing out on the DCnU fun due to overwhelming sales, you can finally hear Scott's minute-long DCnU recap! There's also the first appearance of "DC's Erotic Corner" and the latest appearance of the mysterious (and nausea-inducing) "Bencidamus!" The boys take a moment and do some fearless prognosticating and prediction-making! Finally: Hear an on-air commercial for Matt's engineering expertise!
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Podcast 88 - September 20th, 2011

There's A LOT to talk about this week, but SOMEHOW Scott, Matt and Ed manage to rehash the last three weeks of non-comics related material! That's right, the twentieth anniversary of Nirvana "Nevermind" AND another wave of DC Comics' DCnU take the backseat to other topics! Thankfully this lunacy comes to an end as Scott, Matt, and Ed finally return to the task at hand: discussing the latest and greatest in the world of COMIC BOOKS! In the headlines this week: a creative shake-up at DC Comics as a writer for the DCnU decides to leave his book; Marvel announces that their digital comic, "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" is their top seller to date; "The Spectre" is in development for Fox as a television show; the massive multi-player online RPG "DC Universe Online" announces it will soon be available FOR FREE (while some services will still require a payment, you WILL be able to enjoy the game at no cost! This made Matt's week!); Kevin Keller continues to make headlines at Riverdale High School; "The Goon" animated project is now airing a special PSA to acquire additional funding at www.thegoon.com; and yet another delay for the already delayed sequel, "The Wolverine!" Comics discussed from the past week include Green Lantern #1, Red Lanterns #1, Batman and Robin #1, Batwoman #1, Superboy #1, Deathstroke #1, Demon Knights #1, Legion Lost #1 Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE #1, Mr. Terrific #1, Resurrection Man #1, Suicide Squad #1, Fear Itself Book 6, and Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1! DON'T MISS guest comic reviewer, Caff! Our old friend drops in unexpectedly (well, Matt was expecting him, but Scott and Ed were surprised) and jumps right in to the comic book conversation! GOOD TIMES (as usual)!
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