In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW (https://www.dc.com/comics/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-2021/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-1) BREATH OF SHADOWS #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/8475) ART BRUT #1-2 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/art-brut-1) SWAMP THING: GREEN HELL #1-2 (https://www.dc.com/comics/swamp-thing-green-hell-2021/swamp-thing-green-hell-1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 , Rahul and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn for the finale episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Death_and_Return_of_Superman) We get into the last arc of "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" "THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN" (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superman:_The_Return_of_Superman_(Collected)), we also discuss some of the other media inspired by or adapting the saga including the video game "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_and_Return_of_Superman) and the failed attempt to create a movie based on the storyline, the legendary doomed project known as SUPERMAN LIVES! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_in_film#Superman_Lives). "THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN" (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superman:_The_Return_of_Superman_(Collected)) covers: * ACTION COMICS #689-692 * ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #5 * ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #503-505 * ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5 * GREEN LANTERN #46 * SUPERMAN #80-83 * SUPERMAN: THE MAN OFSTEEL #24-26 Notes: * THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN SNES 1994 Longplay/ full playthrough (https://youtu.be/27wj1A46fwQ) * SUPERMAN LIVES! Animated teaser trailer (it's weird) (https://youtu.be/v0mCHFHcf5U) * SUPERMAN LIVES! suit test footage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diFCC535U1k) * Footage of Nicholas Cage as Superman / Clark Kent (more suit tests) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvzpNoTnhV4) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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.

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: TERROR ILLUSTRATED (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3007-091/The-EC-Archives-Terror-Illustrated-HC) CLEMENTINE (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/clementine) EAT MY FLESH, DRINK MY BLOOD (https://dauntlessstories.com/emfdmb) available here! (https://dauntlessstories.com/emfdmb) https://dauntlessstories.com/emfdmb MARVEL MONSTER GROUP: TALES OF THE ZOMBIE (https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Zombie_Vol_1_1) NOTES: Some of the resources/ sources used in Greg's discussion of Horror Magasines - LOSTSOTI.ORG a site that is full of information and resources pertaining to the anti-comics campaign of the 40s and 50s (http://www.lostsoti.org/) - Transcripts of the 1954 Senate Subcommittee Hearings into Juvenile Delinquency (https://www.thecomicbooks.com/1954senatetranscripts.html) A couple of great articles about the return/ resurgence of Horror comics in the 1970s and the relaxation of the Comics Code Authority's rules. The 1970s Horror Comics Boom Part 1 (https://blog.gocollect.com/the-1970s-horror-comic-boom-part-1/) and The 1970s Horror Comics Boom Part 2 (https://blog.gocollect.com/the-1970s-horror-comics-boom-part-2/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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!#

A special episode in which, Greg (https://twitter.com/battou), Leon (https://twitter.com/LeonEverett) and Rahul (https://twitter.com/moonkeh) sign their names in the book of the beast to talk about Netflix's The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80223989). They were joined by special guest Vicki Madden (https://twitter.com/vickimmadden), a PhD scholar at The University of Edinburgh specialising in American gothic fiction, bringing her expertise and unique perspective on all things spooky to the discussion. We also spend some time talking about: Riverdale The new regular season of the NBA The Haunting of Hill House (on Netflix) A brief history of Sabrina in comics, movie and TV Our spoiler-free thoughts on The Chilling Adventure of Sabrina SPOILERS FOR THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA FROM 01h29m ONWARDS At the end of the show, Vicki shouts out an upcoming event (Tuesday 13th November a.k.a. Robert Louis Stevenson Day) at Edinburgh Gothic (https://thinking.is.ed.ac.uk/wir/edinburgh-gothic-for-robert-louis-stevenson-day-2018/) for a series of scintillating talks on the Gothic. Vicki will be giving a talk entitled "Shirley Jackson and American Gothic fiction" which delves deeper into the medical humanities by examining Shirley Jackson’s critically understudied novel The Bird’s Nest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bird%27s_Nest_(novel)) and explores the ways in which dissociative personality disorder has been problematically conceptualised in Gothic terms, also with reference to Stevenson’s Jekyll and Hyde. Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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.

Happy Halloween!! In this episode, The Loft Dweller Discusses: Lovecraft: The Myth of Cthulhu (http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/lovecraft-the-myth-of-cthulhu/) Godzilla in Hell (http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/godzilla-in-hell/) Ghostbusters: Get Real (http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/ghostbusters-get-real/) You can find The Loft Dweller's Afterlife Comicals (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LWycNhJrncATFgDtie5Re) Playlist on Spotify Here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LWycNhJrncATFgDtie5Re) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 discuss the following comics and games! : DC Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/cursed-comics-cavalcade-2018/cursed-comics-cavalcade-1) In a call back to episode 045 (https://www.acecomicals.com/045) Leon gives his thoughts on one of Rahul's previous picks, Blackbird #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/blackbird-1) What If? Ghost Rider (2018) #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/What-If-Ghost-Rider-2018-1/digital-comic/49451) Shuri (2018) #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Shuri-2018-1/digital-comic/49453) Donut County (http://www.donutcounty.com/) Murder Falcon #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/murder-falcon-1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 Rahul discuss the following comics: WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN (2018) #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/What-If-Spider-Man-2018-1/digital-comic/49448) HEAT (https://www.peowstudio.com/) MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/31-177/Mystery-Science-Theater-3000-1) I KILL GIANTS (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/i-kill-giants-fifth-anniversary-edition-tp) STRANGER THINGS #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3002-817/Stranger-Things-1) BLACKBIRD #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/blackbird-1) ICE CREAM MAN #7 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/ice-cream-man-7) There's also some brief, spoiler free, chatter at the start of the episode about the mind bending new Netflix miniseries Maniac (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80124522) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 discuss their time at the awesome Thought Bubble Comic Con. (https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/calendar) Including their favourite panels, best moments, what they took away from the experience and of course, the stuff they bought! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 Rahul discuss the following: There's chatter and first impressions the beginning of the episode about The new Playstation 4 game Marvel's Spider-Man (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-ps4/) - Silver Surfer Annual (2018) #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Silver-Surfer-Annual-2018-1/digital-comic/49118) - Cover #1 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/cover-2018/cover-1) - Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-the-jiro-kuwata-batmanga-2014/batman-the-jiro-kuwata-batmanga-book-1) - Border Town #1 (https://www.vertigocomics.com/comics/border-town-2018/border-town-1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 discuss the following comics and games! : ICE CREAM MAN #6 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/ice-cream-man-6) The awesome rogue-lite game HOLLOW KNIGHT (http://hollowknight.com/) You can watch friend of the cast AntAskew (https://www.twitch.tv/antaskew) Play Hollow Knight amongst other games on his twitch stream (https://www.twitch.tv/antaskew) and also his youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/Tseng808/videos). BATMAN: KINGS OF FEAR #1 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-kings-of-fear-2018/batman-kings-of-fear-1) ETERNITY GIRL #1-6 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/eternity-girl-2018/eternity-girl-1) PEARL #1 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/pearl-2018/pearl-1) CROWDED #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/crowded-1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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: Greg's holiday Reading in the form of Alan Moore's Saga of the Swamp Thing (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Saga-of-the-Swamp-Thing-Book-One/digital-comic/50784) The welcome return of "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine" with Fantastic Four #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Fantastic-Four-2018-1/digital-comic/48841) X-Men: Grand Design - Second Genesis #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/X-Men-Grand-Design-Second-Genesis-2018-1-of-2/digital-comic/48625) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit The Road #1 and #2 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-bebop-rocksteady-hit-the-road-1/) Leviathan #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/leviathan-1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 discuss: The Incredibles 2 The Dark Knight is now TEN YEARS OLD (whaaaat) Octopath Traveller As well as the following comics: Relay #1 (http://aftershockcomics.com/relay/) Ice Cream Man #5 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/ice-cream-man-5) She Could Fly #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3002-507/She-Could-Fly-1) Life of Captain Marvel #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/The-Life-Of-Captain-Marvel-2018-1-of-5/digital-comic/48601) The Thrilling Adventure Hour #1 (https://www.boom-studios.com/series/thrilling-adventure-hour/) By Night #2 (https://www.boom-studios.com/series/by-night/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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!#

At the very beginning of this episode before the introduction, there is a short conversation in tribute to the late Steve Ditko, his contribution to comics, and what he meant to us. In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: Batman #50 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-2016/batman-50) Cosmic Ghost Rider #1 (2018) (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Cosmic-Ghost-Rider-2018-1-of-5/digital-comic/48539) The radical metal playlist for this comic that Greg put together can be Found Here! (https://open.spotify.com/user/p90p0c0gtftfxfh30troflrv6/playlist/2Su25OZEu0tqpcrlMrVTJO) Ms. Marvel #31 (LGY#31) (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Ms-Marvel-2015-31/digital-comic/48323) Marvel Rising: Squirrel Girl/Ms Marvel #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Marvel-Rising-Squirrel-Girl-Ms-Marvel-2018-1/digital-comic/48547) Prism Stalker #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/prism-stalker-1) See also the cool website! (http://prismstalker.com) and the amazing animated trailer (https://youtu.be/kTvbUqQAxOA) Oh and ALSO the brilliant soundtrack (https://soundcloud.com/neotenomie/sets/prism-stalker-ost) by neotenomie (https://soundcloud.com/neotenomie) Submerged #1 (https://vaultcomics.com/comic/submerged/) Multiple Man #1 (2018) (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Multiple-Man-2018-1-of-5/digital-comic/48324) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 Rahul discuss the following comics: STRAY (https://bulgilhanpress.com/store/stray-molly-mendoza) GARDENER (https://www.secondatbestpress.com/shop/p/gardener) ADAMTINE (https://hannahberry.co.uk/books/adamtine/) THE PASSAGEWAY (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-passageway) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 Rahul discuss Netflix's Marvel shows (specifically Luke Cage S2), their comic book music listening habits, and THEN they dive into The Stack™ to discuss the following comics: SHANGHAI RED #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/shanghai-red-1) HIT-GIRL #5 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hit-girl-5) BY NIGHT #1 (http://www.boom-studios.com/series/by-night/) TMNT UNIVERSE #23 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-universe-23/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do then please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to off-set the cost of hosting the website! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon chat about the recent comic convention based in Leicester: Leicester Comic Con! (https://www.comicconleicester.co.uk/) and discuss the following comics: STAR WARS: LANDO - DOUBLE OR NOTHING (2018) #1 (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/67558/star_wars_lando_-_double_or_nothing_2018_1) SWORD DAUGHTER #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3002-777/Sword-Daughter-1) BLACKWOOD #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-372/Blackwood-1) BATMAN VOL 1: #433-435 “The Many Deaths Of The Batman” (http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Vol_1_433) BATMAN VOL 1: #445-447 “When The Earth Dies” (http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Vol_1_445) CAPTAIN MARVEL VOL. 1: IN PURSUIT OF FLIGHT (TPB, Collects CAPTAIN MARVEL (2012) #1-6) (http://marvel.com/comics/collection/42666/captain_marvel_vol_1_in_pursuit_of_flight_tpb_marvel_now_trade_paperback) Notes: The Artist that created those awesome T-Shirts that Greg scored at Leicester Comic Con! Birchams Art (https://www.birchamsart.com/) check em out! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 discuss their bank holiday weekend plans, watching Deadpool 2 and Solo (and associated cinema horror stories), their wants and misgivings on the current state of comic book movie adaptations, how both the movie studios and the comic fan-base are letting down the comics industry, the dilemma of having to sacrifice the comics you want to read in order to keep up with the zeitgeist (or choosing not to), how we tackle "resuming" runs that we took a long break from reading, how we sometimes focus too much on "solving" a story or piece of art instead of letting it gestate, and the topic of mental health through the lens of comic books. Greg and Leon also recently guest starred on "Dynamite in the Brain: The Podcast That Loves Anime" (http://dynamiteinthebrain.com/) to discuss the recently released Batman Ninja (2018) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_Ninja) movie. Be sure to check it out, and subscribe to DitB (http://feeds.feedburner.com/dynamiteinthebrain)! They also discuss the following comics: LEGION:TRAUMA (2018), Collects #1-5 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Legion-Trauma/digital-comic/48608) THE NAO OF BROWN (Graphic Novel) (https://www.selfmadehero.com/books/the-nao-of-brown) THE MATADOR (Short/Indie, PWYW) (https://gumroad.com/l/BdzXA) THE BOYS (2006-2012) (https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?CAT=DF-The_Boys) TMNT URBAN LEGENDS #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-urban-legends-1/) THE SPIDER KING #1-4 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product-category/the-spider-king/) HIT GIRL #4 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hit-girl-4) THE WICKED + THE DIVINE: THE FAUST ACT (Vol.1, Collects #1-5) (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-wicked-the-divine-vol.-1-the-faust-act-tp) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 discuss Free Comic Book Day 2018 in London, queuing for (and eventually meeting!) Mike and Laura Allred, and the following comics: RELAY #1 (http://aftershockcomics.com/relay/) CRUSH #1 (http://www.b2c.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/none/Crush/9780316363235/?yen) BERLIN #1 (https://www.drawnandquarterly.com/berlin) DEATH OR GLORY #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/death-or-glory-1) DAYGLOAHOLE #1 (http://www.silversprocket.net/daygloayhole-1/) HUNGRY GHOSTS #4 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-825/Hungry-Ghosts-4) STRANGERS IN PARADISE XXV #1 (https://abstractstudiocomics.com/product/strangers-in-paradise-xxv-1/) BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #8 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight-8) BARRIER #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/barrier-1-of-5-collectors-edition) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

Dread it... Run from it...Destiny still arrives... Meaning it's FINALLY time for an Ace Comicals Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Spoiler Special! Greg, Leon and Rahul take turns wielding the Infinity Gauntlet ("Perfectly balanced, as all things should be") and tear through the fabric of the film's reality to deliver a blow-by-blow of the film's biggest moments, thrilling victories and devastating losses. "Fun is definately something you consider when dealing with this movie and this review does put a smile on my face... 6/6 infinity stones" - Thanos Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!

In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss: Isola #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/isola-1) Analog #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/analog-1) Scales And Scoundrels #8 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/scales-scoundrels-8) Lucy Dreaming #1 (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/644/lucy-dreaming) The Dead Hand #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-dead-hand-1) Pug.Nay.Shus #1 (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/3381012/pugnayshus-1) All this and there's also some brief talk about Ni No Kuni II (https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/ni-no-kuni) and Magic The Gathering (https://magic.wizards.com/en)! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: Doomsday Clock #4 (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/doomsday-clock-2017/doomsday-clock-4) Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3002-958/Usagi-Yojimbo-The-Hidden-1) Breathless #1 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN181299) Harrow County (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-606/Harrow-County-1) DC Dark Nights: Metal (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-nights-metal-2017/dark-nights-metal-6) Infinity 8 #1 (https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN181775) The most recent ark of the Marvel Thanos solo comic "Thanos Wins" (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Thanos-Wins-by-Donny-Cates/digital-comic/48336) All this and some extra talk about Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape Of Water", Magic The Gathering, a stylish video game called The Sexy Brutale, and a tabletop card game called Epic Spell Wars Of The Battle Wizards: Duel At M.t Skullzfyre. Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: The Ghostbusters Annual 2018 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/ghostbusters-annual-2018/) Ghostbusters: Crossing Over #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/ghostbusters-crossing-over-1/) Abbott #2 (https://shop.boom-studios.com/comics/detail/8352/abbott-2) Oblivion Song #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/oblivion-song-by-kirkman-de-felici-1) Incognegro: Renaissance #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3001-896/Incognegro-Renaissance-1) The Spider King #1 (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/the-spider-king-1/) Vampironica #1 (http://archiecomics.com/vampironica/) And Leon gives us some of his thoughts on a couple of things he picked up after previous episodes! There's also some Jessica Jones Season 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL4Fo6dJ3o8) talk (Spoiler Free!) and a bit of discussion around the recently released, Where The Water Tastes Like Wine (http://www.wherethewatertasteslikewine.com/). Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss: Kick-Ass #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/kick-ass-1) Hit-Girl #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hit-girl-1) Ice Cream Man #2 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/ice-cream-man-2) Dr. Strange: Damnation #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Doctor-Strange-Damnation-2018-1-of-4/digital-comic/47331) Lockjaw #1 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Lockjaw-2018-1/digital-comic/47243) Saga #49 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/saga-49) Legion #1 and #2 (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Legion-2018-1-of-5/digital-comic/47119?r=1) All this and some brief chatter about upcomming events including this years Thought Bubble Festival (https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/) and Its mighty looking guest list (https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: "Swamp Thing Winter Special #1" (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/swamp-thing-2016/swamp-thing-winter-special-1) "Death Of Love #1" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/death-of-love-1-of-5) "Cold War #1" (http://aftershockcomics.com/cold-war/) "Twisted Romance #1 and #2" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/twisted-romance-1-of-4) "Bingo Love" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/bingo-love-ogn) "Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 and #2" (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/exit-stage-left-the-snagglepuss-chronicles-2018/exit-stage-left-the-snagglepuss-chronicles-1) "VS #1" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/vs-1) "Florence" (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/florence/id1297430468?mt=8) There are also some brief spoiler free impressions of the latest Marvel Movie Black Panther to round things off! and a little bit of chatter about the latest Injustice 2 DLC! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: THE FORGOTTEN BLADE (https://tkopresents.com/forgotten-blade/) BLACK MASS RISING (https://tkopresents.com/black-mass-rising/) OUTER WILDERNESS (https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-outer-wilderness-by-claire-scully)This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing (https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/)and will be available 16th June 2022 (UK) 23rd June 2022 (NA) for 8.99 | $12.95Pre-Order here! (https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-outer-wilderness-by-claire-scully) SLEEPING WHILE STANDING (https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-sleeping-while-standing-by-taki-soma) This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing (https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/)and will be available 14th July 2022 (UK) 21st July 2022 (US) for £12.99 | $16.95 Pre-Order here! (https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-sleeping-while-standing-by-taki-soma) MONKEY MEAT #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/monkey-meat-1-of-5) I HATE THIS PLACE #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/i-hate-this-place-1) JOE HILL’S RAIN #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/joe-hill-s-rain-1-of-5) THE JONESES #1 (https://awastudios.net/series/the-joneses/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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 discuss: Noir detective comedy with added eldritch horror in "Vinegar Teeth #1". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/29-884/Vinegar-Teeth-1) An X-Men tale! the son of Charles Xavier in his own new story "Legion (2018) #1". (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Legion-2018-1-of-5/digital-comic/47119) a politically charged supernatural detective tale woven through the backdrop of 1972 Detroit "Abbot #1". (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/639/abbott) The conclusion to a seriously epic and hyper psychedelic Sci-Fi-Grind-house extravaganza "Space Riders: Galaxy Of Brutality #4". (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP171273) Fine dining and supernatural Japanese parlour games in the Berger Books debut comic "Hungry Ghosts #1". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-822/Hungry-Ghosts-1) Notes: The website that Rahul mentions where you can find a list of Japanese Onomatopoeia and what noises they stand for! (http://thejadednetwork.com/sfx/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: The second part of Ed Piskor's X-Men history lesson, "X-Men: Grand Design #2". (https://comicstore.marvel.com/X-Men-Grand-Design-2017-2018-2-of-2/digital-comic/47028?r=1) The latest installment of the IDW nostalgic weird, moral tales series, "Diablo House #3". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/diablo-house-3/) A very real vision of a not too distant future in "Days of Hate #1". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/days-of-hate-1-of-12) Washed up superheroes trying to get by and why it just doesn't work in "The Further Adventures of Nick Wilson #1". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-further-adventures-of-nick-wilson-1-of-5) Giant monsters fighting in the sewer... Disappointingly in "Under: Scourge Of The Sewer". (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Under-Scourge-of-the-Sewer-1/digital-comic/581332) Existential horror in the many flavoured, twisted treat that is Ice Cream Man #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/ice-cream-man-1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: Their favourite 2017 comics: those that spoke to them, and those that deserved special mention. Buried treasure from years gone by that they first read in 2017. The books that have them excited for 2018! Also a brief talk about comics-adjacent videogames, questions about comics and comics themed gifts that were exchanged over Christmas, and the books that they've always intended to read but have never gotten around to! Notes: A link to the Ace Comicals blog post (https://acecomicals.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/026-2017-roundup-new-year-and-beyond/) where you can see the Photo I said I would include of of friend of the show and serial questioner, Mike’s christmas comics haul! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

Welcome to the Holiday Special! There's talk about how we will be spending Christmas, and a "Regrettable Christmas Quiz" that puts Leon and Rahul head to head in an electrifying battle for co host supremacy! And lets not forget the list of seasonal comics! In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: Awesome supernatural and creepy action with a festive spin in the "Hellboy Christmas Special (1997)". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/97-666/Hellboy-Christmas-Special) A celebration of all things winter in the "Hellboy Winter Special (2017)". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/29-636/Hellboy-Winter-Special-2017) Cola companies in cahoots with aliens and dark forces from opposite worlds. An epic battle for the future of Christmas in "Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville #1". (http://www.boom-studios.com/2017/12/01/spotlight-on-klaus-and-the-crisis-in-xmasville/) A Batman book for the holidays that strikes the perfect balance between fun and Darkness. from a series that was an extension of the brilliant "Batman: The Animated Series" the wonderful "Batman Adventures Holiday Special (1995)". (http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Adventures_Holiday_Special_Vol_1_1) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Whoever you are, wherever you are, alone or with loved ones, whatever or however you celebrate at this time of year have a great time! Peace and Love to all, Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: love's beginnings and inevitable endings in Lee Weeks and Tom King's Beautiful "Batman Annual #2". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-2016/batman-annual-2) The awesome conclusion of and overall thoughts on "Ghostbusters TMNT 2". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtlesghostbusters-ii-1/) The Continuing tale of Jack Napier and his one man mission to save Gotham from ruin at the hands of Batman? in "Batman: White Knight". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight-1) Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson's Brilliantly light hearteed and witty "Jughead Vol. 1". (https://store.archiecomics.com/collections/archie-graphic-novels/products/jughead-volume-1) The solo debut of the king of the Inhumans, "Black Bolt (2017) #1". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/63431/black_bolt_2017_1) The Second Chapter in a very current horror story that deals with privacy and very personal data leaks No. 1 With a Bullet #2 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/no.-1-with-a-bullet-2) Greg Pak and Giovanni Valleta's "John Wick #1". (https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513026155701011) The supernatural, super violent, super funny mystery book by Jason Shiga "Demon Vol.4" (https://freshcomics.us/issue/SEP171659/demon-vol-4) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: The return of the Watchmen in the highly anticipated Geoff Johns and Gary Frank comic "Doomsday Clock #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/doomsday-clock-2017/doomsday-clock-1) The tale of the Punisher's first military Command and his first kill in "Punisher: The Platoon". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/49110/punisher_the_platoon_2017_1) The conclusion, and overall impression left by the beautifully grotesque "Kill The Minotaur". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/kill-the-minotaur-6) The final and most unsettling peek into the nightmare worlds of the twisted Dark Knights in "DC Dark Knights: The Batman Who Laughs #". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/the-batman-who-laughs-1) A 1920s detective tale with a sinister twist "Minky Woodcock – The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini #1". (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Minky-Woodcock-The-Girl-who-Handcuffed-Houdini-1/digital-comic/565265) Leon and Greg share their thoughts on one of Rahul's picks from Episode 022 (http://www.acecomicals.com/022), The Beautiful Death #1 (https://titan-comics.com/c/1042-the-beautiful-death-the-beautiful-death/) An important piece that addresses issues of Race and Racism "Your Black Friend". (https://store.silversprocket.net/products/your-black-friend-comic-book-by-ben-passmore) A story about an amnesiac on a journey to recover her identity and memories in "Blank Slate". (https://www.comixology.co.uk/Blank-Slate/digital-comic/342586) Deniz Camp and Vittorio Astone's "Maxwell’s Demons #1" (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL172285) Nerdwriter1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkMlOu7faDgqh4PfzbpLdg)'s video essay entitled "How to Design a Comic Book Page" (https://youtu.be/1dQEfL2BfUM) which focuses on deconstructing the panel structure from one page of "Maus" by Art Spiegelman. We also have a brief and spoiler-free talk about the new Netflix Punisher Series and the DCEU Justice League Movie as well as answering a question about large swimming pools filled with things we love! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss: Dimension hopping adventure! The second time the Ghostbusters and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have come together in one comic "TMNT Ghostbusters II". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtlesghostbusters-ii-1/) Supernatural crisis catastrophe by Wes Craig, Toby Cypress and Niko Guardia in "The Grave Diggers Union #1". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-gravediggers-union-1) Being stuck in a nightmare multiverse at the whim of a Demonic Force in "Batman: Lost #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-lost-2017/batman-lost-1) The continuing phychological torment and creeping dread in Tom King and Mitch Gerads' "Mister Miracle". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-3) Punk rock, half baked heists going sideways in "The Wonderful World of Tank Girl #1". (https://titan-comics.com/c/1088-tank-girl-the-wonderful-world-of-tank-girl/) A critical look at the modern digital age and privacy in a world where the walls between public and private are so thin and easily broken in No. 1 With A Bullet #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/no.-1-with-a-bullet) The insect apocalypse in Mathieu Bablet's "The Beautiful Death". (https://titan-comics.com/c/1042-the-beautiful-death-the-beautiful-death/) We also talk a little bit about why we are enjoying The CW's Riverdale (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5420376/) so much! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: - Satanic Panic era occult horror in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Robert Hack's fantastic "Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Vol.1 : The Crucible". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilling_Adventures_of_Sabrina) - The love letter to the Hammer Horror movies of old, a story with heart AND horror, "Mr Higgins Comes Home" (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3001-524/Mr-Higgins-Comes-Home-HC) - Archie Comics classic monster horror with "Jughead: The Hunger #1". (http://archiecomics.com/firstlooks10-25-17/) - An anthology of twisted tales set within the DC universe "DC House Of Horror #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-house-of-horror-2017/dc-house-of-horror-1) - And the creeping darkness and looming shadows of Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook's"Harrow County, Vol.1 : Countless Haints". (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/26-617/Harrow-County-Volume-1-Countless-Haints-TPB) We also tackle a listener question concerning our preferences for being stuck as prey for a comic book creation on a small island, and a question from Rahul around which comic book character we would nominate to replace and be used as Thor's Hammer! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg Leon and Rahul discuss: - Kicking butt and taking heads with "Head Lopper Vol. 1: The Island or A Plague Of Beasts". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/head-lopper-vol.-1-the-island-or-a-plague-of-beasts-tp) - Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Jordie Bellaire's Vision Vol. 1: Little Worse Than A Man (http://marvel.com/comics/collection/57307/vision_vol_1_little_worse_than_a_man_trade_paperback) - Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth's brilliant, new, "Batman: White Knight #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight-1) - The rise of The Dawnbreaker, our latest glimpse of the doomed Dark Multiverse "Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/batman-the-dawnbreaker-1) - Generation jumping fun in "Generations: Ms. Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/64393/generations_ms_marvel_ms_marvel_2017_1). and "Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man #1". (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Generations-Miles-Morales-Spider-Man-Peter-Parker-Spider-Man-2017-1/digital-comic/45701) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: - Wonderfully executed post apocalyptic fantasy in "The Realm" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-realm-1) - The psychadelic and supernatural "Retcon" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/retcon-1) - The swords and sorcery of Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti's "Wonder Woman/ Conan". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/wonder-womanconan-2017/wonder-womanconan-1). - A nightmarish vision of The Flash from a broken universe in "Dark Knights- Batman: The Red Death" (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/batman-the-red-death-1) - The continuing journey into the psyche of a broken god in Tom King and Mitch Gerads' "Mister Miracle #2". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-2). We also answer questions about our favourite introductions and forewords from collected trades, as well as which comic book characters we would be willing to be employed by and put in overtime for! Notes: The pictures of the introductions and forewords that we mention can be found here (https://acecomicals.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/019-admins-of-s-h-i-e-l-d/) on the Ace Comicals blog (https://acecomicals.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/019-admins-of-s-h-i-e-l-d/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg is joined by special guest Katie Cunningham (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/katiecunningham) to discuss her comic ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW (https://timebombcomics.com/product/rotten-under-the-snow) a historical horror comic with a sci-fi/ cosmic twist! we get into the creative process behind the story, the inspiration and discuss creating/ collaborating on a comic from a writer's perspective! ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW (https://timebombcomics.com/product/rotten-under-the-snow) is available here (https://timebombcomics.com/product/rotten-under-the-snow) via Time Bomb Comics (https://timebombcomics.com/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com.comic 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: Katie Cunningham.

In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss: - Garth Ennis' surreal military tale "Dastardly and Muttley". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dastardly-muttley-2017/dastardly-muttley-1) - The sword swinging, spell flinging, card cheating, "Scales And Scoundrels". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/scales-scoundrels-1) - cullinary experiments with monstrous ingredients in "Delicious in Dungeon". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delicious_in_Dungeon) - Kelly Thompson and Marco Checchetto's oh so shiny and bad-ass " Captain Phasma". (http://marvel.com/comics/issue/64408/journey_to_star_wars_the_last_jedi_-_captain_phasma_2017_1). - The cool dimension hopping sci-fi of "Elsewhere". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/elsewhere-1) We also tackle listener questions about obscure comics and the adaptation of beloved comic book stories into other forms of media! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss: - The fantastic second offering of "Generation Gone". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/generation-gone-2) - The finale of "TMNT: Dimension X". (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product-category/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-dimension-x/) - "Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City". (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-dark-knight-dark-city). - The ever awesome "Winnebago Graveyard". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/winnebago-graveyard-3-of-4). - The wonderfully written love letter to 70s/80s Mecha Anime "Mech Cadet Yu". (https://www.boom-studios.com/2017/07/31/mech-cadet-yu/). - Tabetop zombie survival game turned comic "Dead of Winter". (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN171833). - The outlandishly entertaining, humorous continuation of "Shirtless Bear Fighter". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/shirtless-bear-fighter-3) - The brilliant ending to the latest Burnham and Schoening Ghostbusters story "Ghostbusters 101". (http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/ghostbusters-101-1/) We also have a listener question about time and how to decide what to read, as well as a question about how we read sent to us by Leon! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss: - The awesome "Batman: The War Of Jokes And Riddles". (https://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-war-of-jokes-and-riddles/4045-59444/) - The fun Sci-Fi action of TMNT: Dimension X. (https://www.idwpublishing.com/product-category/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-dimension-x/) - Mike Allred's super trippy and super radical "Madman". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madman_(Image_Comics)). - Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's masterful Dark Knights: Metal. (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/dark-matter-2017/dark-nights-metal-1). - The twisted decent into madness of Tom King and Mitch Gerads' "Mister Miracle". (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-1). - Smart, political, thought-provoking, Military sci-fi thriller "Genius: Cartel". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/genius-cartel). - Brendon Small's extreme rock, Intergalactic "Galaktikon". (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN171142) - the fantastic occult horror of Jordie Bellaire and Vanesa R. Del Rey's "Redlands". (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/redlands-1) We also have an in depth discussion in response to a listener question, as well as tackling a question sent to us by Rahul in his absence! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

In this episode, Leon and Rahul discuss: - The recent #MakeMineMilkshake (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MakeMineMilkshake&lang=en) Twitter hashtag. - The gory/disgusting/hilarious/clever puzzle-box story "Demon" (http://www.shigabooks.com/). - Consciousness-swapping thriller "Spiritus" (https://vaultcomics.com/comic/spiritus/). - Bill Willingham's new series "Lark's Killer" (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN171614). - Gail Simone's mystical thriller "Crosswind" (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/crosswind-1). - Runaway teenage mutants in "Secret Weapons" (http://valiantentertainment.com/comics/secret-weapons). We answer a listener question regarding intimidatingly long ongoing series', and which recently started stories are worth picking up. (We also address similar concerns in our Episode 001: How to get into Comics (http://www.acecomicals.com/001)) To close, Greg sends us a question from sunny Hungary! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

Jam-packed and over-sized! In this episode: We talk Eisner Awards (https://www.comic-con.org/awards/faq), and a little San Diego Comic Con (https://www.comic-con.org/). Greg Gives us his impressions of Groo: Play Of The Gods #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-070/Groo-Play-of-the-Gods-1), Kill The Minotaur #2 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/kill-the-minotaur-2) and Curse Words #6 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/curse-words-6). Rahul gives us a talk on the brilliant Demon (http://www.shigabooks.com/index.php?page=002) and is a new recruit in the War on Bearror! with Shirtless Bear Fighter (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/shirtless-bear-fighter-1-of-5). He also Hits the first two issues of Secret Weapons (http://valiantentertainment.com/2017/04/21/valiant-spotlights-secret-weapons-1-with-extended-preview-in-all-may-2017-titles/) and throws a spotlight on IDW's Clue (http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/clue-1/). Rahul and Greg dive into Winnebago Graveyard #2 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/winnebago-graveyard-2-of-4), Centipede #1 (https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C725130260468) and Generation Gone #1 (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/generation-gone-1). Leon and Rahul give us their thoughts on the first 5 issues of Curse Words (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/curse-words-vol.-1-tp) and also talk about where they are at with the amazing Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) (https://marvel.com/comics/characters/1017577/ms_marvel_kamala_khan). Finally, Leon goes all DC Universe and takes a trip to Gotham with Batgirl (http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batgirl-2011), before stopping in to talk about Wonder Woman: The Circle (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/wonder-woman-2006/wonder-woman-the-circle)! Notes: Rahul mentions and talks a little about this cool little interactive comic book called Meanwhile (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7229730-meanwhile) by Jason Shiga (http://www.shigabooks.com/). This is a link to the iOS app version of the hardback interactive comic! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/meanwhile-an-interactive-comic-book/id458451517?mt=8 Remember to get in touch at (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe)!! Ace Comicals, over and out!#

Ace Comicals Presents Kaare Andrews' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaare_Andrews) Spiderman: Reign (http://marvel.com/comics/series/852/spider-man_reign_2006_-_2007) Greg, Rahul and Leon get to grips with what works and what doesn't with the 2006-2007 Spiderman story! Spiderman: Reign (http://marvel.com/comics/series/852/spider-man_reign_2006_-_2007) is a small window into a dark future where we find Peter Parker who in his Twilight years, struggling with his past and wrestling with his demons, is forced to return as Spiderman to confront an authoritarian regime that has New York firmly in its iron grip through a militarised police force known as "The Reign". Notes: Throughout this episode we make reference to Frank Miller (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Miller_(comics)) and Klaus Janson's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_Janson) The Dark Knight Returns (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-the-dark-knight-returns-0). You can learn more about this book here (http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman:_The_Dark_Knight_Returns) Also watch this space! There will be an upcoming blog and vlog, which will further explore Spiderman: Reign (http://marvel.com/comics/series/852/spider-man_reign_2006_-_2007) and delve deeper into some of the themes, as well as the relationship between this book and The Dark Knight Returns (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-the-dark-knight-returns-0). So listen to our thoughts and please subscribe! (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) You can also get in touch at (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com Ace Comicals, over and out!

The three of us are back. A full team! In this Episode: Greg goes Psychedelic with weird Grind-house Sci-Fi book Space Riders: Galaxy Of Brutality (http://blackmaskstudios.com/space-riders/) and goes on tour with the Wyld Stallyns!! in Bill And Ted Save The Universe (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/621/bill-ted-save-the-universe). Greg and Leon join the War on Bearror with Shirtless Bear Fighter (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/shirtless-bear-fighter-1-of-5). Rahul and Greg check in with the one and only friendly neighbourhood web-slinger in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-man (https://comicstore.marvel.com/Peter-Parker-The-Spectacular-Spider-Man-2017-1/digital-comic/44990). The three of us discuss the witchcraft of the Americana infused horror book Winnebago Graveyard (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/winnebago-graveyard-1-of-4). Leon and Rahul give us their thoughts on the second issue of Victor LaValle's Destroyer (https://shop.boom-studios.com/comics/detail/7704/victor-lavalle-destroyer-2) and Rahul gets body swapped with Crosswind (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/crosswind-1)! All this and a whole host more from the stack packed in for your listening pleasure! Remember to get in touch at (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe)!! Ace Comicals, over and out!

Ace Comicals Presents Kurt Busiek (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Busiek) and Stuart Immonen's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Immonen) Superman: Secret Identity (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-secret-identity) Greg and Rahul team up in Leon's absence to discuss the amazing four issue mini series from 2004! Superman: Secret Identity (http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-secret-identity) is the uplifting tale of a boy called Clark Kent in our real world, discovering that he has powers similar to those of his fictional namesake. We follow him as he tries to do right, live an honest life, make sense of it all, and maintain his secret identity to protect his loved ones! Its a brilliant "what if" tale that explores what it might be like to live with superpowers in our world and the ramifications there of! Notes: Rahul makes reference to a Slashfilm (http://www.slashfilm.com/category/features/slashfilmcast/) podcast where they discuss Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice (http://www.slashfilm.com/filmcast-ep-360-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-guest-drew-mcweeny-from-hitfix/) which we have linked for you here! (http://www.slashfilm.com/filmcast-ep-360-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-guest-drew-mcweeny-from-hitfix/) So listen to our thoughts and please subscribe! (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) You can also get in touch at (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com Ace Comicals, over and out!

Rahul is missing, somewhere deep in Puzzlewood Forest, So its up to Leon and Greg to hold the fort! Its all coming up Image (https://imagecomics.com/) right now and this time we have some crossover! This episode: Greg gets all techo-espionage conspiratorial with Samaritan Veritas (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/samaritan-1). Both Greg and Leon grapple with Victor Lavalle's modern Frankenstien's monster, Destroyer (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR178240). Greg re-visits a title mentioned in an earlier show, the fantastically uneasy and unnerving horror book Underwinter (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/underwinter-3). Leon has been picking up on Greg's recommendations and has come to the table armed with Issues one and two of Godshaper (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/616/godshaper) and both guys agree that Curse Words (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/curse-words-5)has a special kind of magic! To finish Greg tells you why he is enjoying the swords and sorcery of Rose (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/rose-2). Remember to get in touch at (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe)!! Notes: We mention music when discussing Victor Lavalle's Destroyer (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR178240) and figured we would link the songs for your listening pleasure: The Partisan by Leonard Cohen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGdLfHFZh4Y 16 Tons by Jhonny Cash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfp2O9ADwGk Ace Comicals, over and out!

In Anticipation of the latest cinematic entry in the Alien franchise, we read two offerings of the comic variety both old and new. we get to grips with the Mike Mignoa and Dave Gibbons 1993 tale Aliens: Salvation (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/27-253/Aliens-Salvation-HC) and James Stokoe's Aliens: Dead Orbit #1 (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-286/Aliens-Dead-Orbit-1), In an Aliens double feature of fear, violence and fantastic artwork! Aliens: Salvation (https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/27-253/Aliens-Salvation-HC) Is the tale of a devout christian who is forced to abandon the Space Freighter he is contracted to with his mad captain, after something goes horribly wrong with the cargo they have been charged with. Stranded on an inhospitable alien planet. as a result, his faith is tested to the very limits as he tries to survive against the planet itself, and the deadly cargo! Aliens: Dead Orbit (https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-286/Aliens-Dead-Orbit-1) is a brand new book and we have Issue 1! Its the story of an Engineering Officer named Wascylewski, on a station out in distant space, versus the deadly Xenomorph menace! So come listen! and please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe). You can get in touch (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) with us and tell us your thoughts or ask us a question at acecomicals@gmail.com Ace Comicals, over and out!

In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: SQUIRE (https://linktr.ee/readsquire) ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW (https://timebombcomics.com/product/rotten-under-the-snow) We also talk a little about theSONIC THE HEDGEHOG (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(Archie_comic_series)) comics published by Archie Comics! Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. 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!#

It was Free Comic Book Day (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/), Greg traveled down to London to hang out with Rahul and Leon. We visited some comic shops to see what kinds of things were going on and took in an awesome art exhibition called The Art Of The Brick: DC Super Heroes (http://www.aotbdc.co.uk/about-the-exhibition/). We talk about our day and our favourites from the free comics we snagged! Including I Hate Image (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170007), TMNT: Prelude To Dimension X (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170032), Lady Mechanika (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170018), Betty & Veronica (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170001), Bad Machinery (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170039), Hostage (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170025), 2000AD (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170042) and the Bongo Comics Free For All (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN170002). All this and a bite-sized review of our drunken movie choice from the day Suicide Squad. Please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and get in touch at (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com Notes: -A list of all of the comics that were available this year can be found here in the FCBD Catalogue (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/catalog) -More information about the fantastic Art of the Brick (http://www.aotbdc.co.uk/about-the-exhibition/) exhibition can be found here on the official website (http://www.aotbdc.co.uk/about-the-exhibition/) -A link to the Ace Comicals Blog (https://acecomicals.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/episode-008-free-comic-book-day-2017/) where we have included some of our photographs of the Exhibition. Ace Comicals, over and out!

This episode: Greg has discovered his wildest fever dream in comic form, Namwolf (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB171104)! Takes a trip to a vampire run BBQ joint in Texas with Redneck (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/redneck-1), and discovers 'Cantik', music without the help of gods in Godshaper (https://shop.boom-studios.com/series/detail/616/godshaper). Leon has been correcting time paradoxes with The Infinite Loop (http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/the-infinite-loop-tpb/) and fantasy-adventuring with the hard as nails, badass Rat Queens (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/rat-queens-vol.-1-sass-and-sorcery-tp)! While Rahul explores what it means to have great power in They’re Not Like Us (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/theyre-not-like-us-1) and takes a sobering look at the events unfolding in Syria through Kobane Calling (http://www.europecomics.com/album/kobane-calling-the-first-trip/). There's also some Free Comic Book Day (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/) hype! As always with a side order of other stuff we think is worth your time! Notes: Saturday May 6th is Free Comic Book Day (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/)! So get down to your local Comic Book shop and check it out! Check with your local store to see what kinds of events they may be running. Have fun! We would love to hear about what comics you picked up and what was going on where you are so get in touch at (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. Please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe)!! 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!#

Ace Comicals Episode 006, SNIKT! Ace Comicals Presents Old Man Logan! We got excited by the recently released Logan movie and decided to visit the book that inspired it, the original 8 issue run of Old Man Logan! This story ran from 2008 to 2009 through Wolverine #66–72 and ended in Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan. Nihilism, violence, farming and pacifism! Come listen as we get into what makes this book tick! So join us, listen and please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe). You can get in touch (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) with your two cents, or any questions you'd like us to answer at acecomicals@gmail.com Notes: We mention the Weapon X (https://acecomicals.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/weapon-x-the-best-at-what-it-does/) comics. These are Greg's (http://www.acecomicals.com/hosts/greg) favourite Wolverine comics and he wrote a thing about why: https://acecomicals.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/weapon-x-the-best-at-what-it-does/ We're Not Worthy (https://werenotworthy.bandcamp.com/) the band responsible for our current intro music! 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!#