Comics Load
Isn’t it ironic, don’t you think, that my annual trip to Comic-Con always leaves me about a month behind on comics? I don’t know what Brian’s excuse was, though. I think he was suffering from “exhaustion” for much of July, and only checked out of the hospital last week, looking remarkably younger than when he went in. As much as Brian and I like to think we’re…
Lots o' comics to read this week! From the epic to the "eh," the Comics Load brings you our unique take on the week in sequential art storytelling. But we can't do it alone! Be sure to let us (and the world) know what you're reading and recommending in the comments section below. Now, sit back, relax, open a cold one and enjoy the Load! Chance's Load Batman and Robin #25…
Greetings from New York City, home of thin-crust pizza, the Empire State Building and Spider-Man the Musical. I've been sampling various comic book stores around town, but haven't decided on one to call home yet. I'm waiting for some sort of divine (aka gay) inspiration to strike, so I know which is the right one. If you live in NYC and have a suggestion, let me know.…
I was so looking forward to new comics this week, not because of any particular story event, but because I was sure it was the end of the relentlessly annoying Super 8 mini-comic inserts. Well, as many of you probably noticed, it was indeed the end of Super 8...and the beginning of the Subway mini-comic inserts. Good lord, DC. If the only way to "hold the line at $2.99"…
It's a DC-heavy week in the Comics Load. I didn't pick up a single title from any other publisher, except for Archie's Kevin Keller. I'm not sure why I'm even bothering with the DC titles. It's not like any of it is going to matter come September, when DC dumps a new bucket of crazy on us. Really, why am I still reading any of this? I asked Sexy Comics Monger the same…
Because I spent all of May obsessing over FANATICON, my stack of comics just kept growing from week to week, sitting on my desk, unread. When I finally sat down to read them all, it took about 20+ hours. It sounds like fun, sure, but there was a lot of Batman, Inc. in there, so I can’t say anyone was having a good time. I’d like to thank the virile and buck-like…
In addition to being a comic creator himself, Brian Andersen (So Super Duper, Friend of Dorothy) is also quite the comics scholar. Tossing out comics facts, figures and trivia, he can geek just about any fanboy under the table. I once tried to stump him with an obscure question about French Les Schtroumpfs comics in the 80s. He slowly peeled off his long, silk opera glove…
While Chance is buried deep in the final days of planning before FANATICON (Saturday, May 21, 2011, Asheville, NC). Comics creator, guru and Marvel love slave, Brian Andersen takes the Comics Load reigns and brings the train into the station, all the while deftly avoiding mixing metaphors (unlike what we just did right there). Brian is a Marvel guy (and a marvelous gay),…
Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means: big, epic cross-over events! Plus, a whole slew of comic book movies. Are you excited? I can tell. I can feel your excitement buzzing through my computer. But that could just be the shoddy wiring in my house. Be sure to let us know what you're reading or what you're looking forward to this summer, either in…
Not long ago, I tried to convince some skeptics that comic book creator and FBOTU contributor Brian Andersen has a very filthy mind. “Oh no, not Brian So Super Duper Andersen! He’s so sweet!” Yes, he’s also filthy. Anyone who uses the phrase “cream-town” in a comic review is not as sweet and innocent as you might think. So, please enjoy the Comics Load and…
Welcome back, Comics Load fans, for another edition of hard-hitting comics analysis! It’s been a thrilling week in the land of superheroes, full of dramatic…costume changes. Yes, the theme this week seems to be having our beloved heroes try on some new threads, which is fine by me. If Wonder Woman can do it, why not the guys? Be sure to let us know what you’re…
The Comics Load is back! Brian and Chance catch you up on all your favorite titles, as well as some you may not have heard of yet. Be sure to let us know what you’re reading and recommending in the comments section. Or, if we’re not reading your favorite title, be sure to let us know. We’ve gotten some great suggestions recently and will be adding them…
Chance is swamped with work on the new and improved Fanboys of the Universe site, which is launching NEXT WEEK! So, this week’s Comics Load is all-Brian, all-the-time! Woohoo! In addition to being a comics scholar and pop culture pundit, Brian is also the creator of the smash indie comic So Super Duper. In fact, Brian just posted his 200th So Super Duper strip on…
Hey, folks! Before we get to this week’s Load, I’d just like to congratulate Team FBOTU contributor Brian and his boy wonder Preston on their 10th anniversary! They give hope to everyone in (or considering) a mixed marriage (comic geek/non-comic geek). Mazel tov, boys! Now, on with the Load. Take it away, Brian! Brian’s Load Brightest Day #19 And…
It was a big week in comics history as the Fantastic Four became the Slightly Less Fantastic Three. If you’re tuning in to get FBOTU‘s take on this game-changing event, I apologize. See, I don’t read Fantastic Four. Frankly, I just can’t stand that Thing guy. Frequent Comics Load contributor Brian doesn’t read it, either. He wouldn’t…
Usually, Brian and I read completely different comics for the Comics Load, with only occasional crossover. This week, for some reason, we read almost all the same titles. I know what you’re thinking: “Um…shouldn’t more thought and planning go into this weekly endeavor?” No! What’s the fun in that? So, sit back, relax and enjoy us tag-teaming…
