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Burnt Weiners Episode 145 Saucer Country – Witch Doctor – Justice League

The Weiners make some bad deals, get involved with some worse people, and well . . . they need to sell the show to make sure they have thumbs next week! Email them if interested in purchasing the #1 comic podcast recorded in Bo’s basement!

Intro & Outro Music:
“Horsefeathers” by Bo

***This Show Will Contain Spoilers***

0:00:45 – Intros & Full Bowels!
0:04:45 – Is It Wednesday Yet?*

Read Hard & Put Away Bagged . . . And Boarded

0:18:10 – TMNT Secret History of the Footclan #2 (IDW)
0:23:12 – Saucer Country #11 (Vertigo)
0:27:44 – Witch Doctor: Malpractice #3 (Image)
0:31:16 – Justice League #16 (DC)
0:34:15 – Before Watchmen Minutemen #6 (DC)
0:38:14 – Battlefields The Green Fields Beyond #3 (Dynamite Ent)
0:43:15 – X-O Manowar #9 (Valiant)
0:47:36 – Sword of Sorcery #4 (DC)
0:52:32 – Wonder Woman #16 (DC)

0:54:40 –  Wrapup & Outro!

*Comics For Wednesday –  Jan 30, 2013
Snarked TPB Vol 3 (KaBoom)
Bad Medicine Vol 1 (Oni Press)
MacGyver #4 (Image)
Aquaman #16 (DC)
Golobal Frequency TPB (DC)
Hack/Slash #23 (Image)
Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (Dark Horse)

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Lunchbox: Digital Shelf September 6th, 2012

This is one of those weeks where I go in one Wednesday and think to myself I am not going to have anything to writeup next week this sucks. Then all of a sudden by Monday I am like shit I can’t decide what the pick of the week is . This weeks pick might be a bit of a surprise if you’ve been with me for awhile but alas I say F it’s my story I’ll do what I want.

Out 9/05

Hawkeye #2 $2.99

http://www.comixology.com/Hawkeye-2/digital-comic/JUL120588

This is not a big week on Comixology , but I think this would have been my pick anyways. The number one of this book was so great and unexpected I got in to this book because it was a number one and people were talking , but had no expectations. Man I was wrong I have no idea where this book is going and I’m good with that. I mean honestly I’m married so I’m used to not being in control so there is that. Here is the preview verbatim “What you need to know: Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Cars, Guns, Stealing from the rich never looked so good” The balls to make that your preview I love it.

Road To OZ #1 $3.99

http://www.comixology.com/Road-To-Oz-1-of-8/digital-comic/JUL120602

I am not picking this book up due to budget constraints , but I loved Dorothy of Oz prequel and until Finding Gossamyr it was the best all ages books out there. This book is about Dorothy’s journey back to OZ and it seems like it’ll be good again. I may pick this up in trade but it is an 8 issue run so that make me sad I’ll have to wait that long.

Pick of the week 8/29

Uncanny X-Force #30 $3.99

Written by: Rick Remender

Art by: David Williams

http://www.comixology.com/Uncanny-X-Force-30/digital-comic/JUN120692

I struggled with this for a day or two this book can’t possibly be my pick I mean come on it’s a an X book, it has Daken, I mean come on you get this book for free . Pick something independent something people don’t know about.

Well this won it because the story and the art stuck with me, and usually the criteria for my pick is what I am thinking about a few days later.This book was that this week. It’s hard to explain if you haven’t been reading but basically Daken has started another Evil Brotherhood and they have kidnapped Evan to try to show him whats wrong with Wolverine, and the school. They go on this weird and really dark road trip to try to “educate” him.

As I mentioned this is a little darker than I was expecting , but I listen to the Burnt Weiners podcast so it’s not that dark. The art is very cool and the story is a little predictable but very good and I am glad I am reading this book and I believe after AvX finally releases me from it’s terrible hold this and Ultimate X will be the books that stay with me.

Quick Hits

Sixth Gun #24 $3.99

Written by: Cullen Bunn

Art by: Brian Hurtt

http://www.comixology.com/The-Sixth-Gun-24/digital-comic/JUN121218

Here is the deal I bought this book because it was a starting point, the Pulllist Podcast boys have been telling me for years to buy it, and of course Cullen Bunn as you know I want to have his babies apparently.

 

Ultimate Comics X-Men #15 $3.99

Written by: Brian Wood

Art by: Paco Medina

http://www.comixology.com/Ultimate-Comics-X-Men-15/digital-comic/JUN120636

Ugh what the fuck is happening to me I am turning in to a Marvel Zombie. Soon I’m going to be mispronouncing creators names and buying multiple copies of books I already own. Shit, I just realized I already have done that. That’s it I got to stop I am super depressed now just read this book to it’s a fun X book, and guest stars Nick Fury.

 

That is it for the week, it’s a light week next week so expect me to prattle on about Cursed Pirate Girl because I picked up volume 1 on sale last week and I will soon be sucked in like the Weiners.

Follow the pod on Twitter @Burntweiners, and me @Lunchbox700 where I talk a lot about nerdy things and on occasion make fun of my editor’s poopy pants.

Lunchbox: Digital Shelf August 30th, 2012

Another week, and another reason to spend more and more money. I fell victim to that when my editor made me buy Cursed Pirate Girl Volume 1 which was on sale this weekend for $6 . When I say made me , he really made me he came to my house and some how lured my dog outside and took her hostage until I bought. Which is really weird because it’s not like he gets anything for it. Well this is the kind of stuff I deal with on a daily basis.

Out 8/29/12

The Sixth Gun #24 $3.99

http://www.comixology.com/The-Sixth-Gun-24/digital-comic/JUN121218

Well here it is , it’s undeniable my love affair for Cullen Bunn has reached critical mass. I have not read any Sixth Gun , but I have a vague semblance of what’s going on mostly from reading previews, and the boys from The Pulllist Podcast because they love this book also. You may ask why now? Well I don’t have a good reason but lets be honest most of us don’t read comics for good reasons.

Mainly I really like this cover, I really like Cullen Bunn, and I really like the preview. That’s enough stop badgering me you’re like my wife. I’m jumping on, and so should you. DO IT, DO IT NOW. (ps there is only one voice you should read that in and if you didn’t you should be ashamed.

Pick of the week 8/22/12

Becoming #1 $1.99

Written by: Brooke Burgess

Art by: Dane Cypel

So I knew nothing of this book until last Wednesday , and the write-up and price got me. In addition to that it was 39 pages so why not. First of all this book on Comixology at least is rated 12+ . I’m not saying necessarily that is wrong because it’s subjective but this book has some mature themes and language and if you are squeamish about that you should keep that in mind.

Here is the deal I try to avoid spoilers and this book is a dense and tied together 39 pages so its hard to talk about it but I’ll try. The book starts with a young man questioning why he is still in University and if he is wasting his time. He’s not learning anything , and to make matters worse he is killing himself and still not getting top grades . He keeps pushing his professor and his aid for better grades and something useful to him. Well this is where the story turns and it becomes a not so usual careful what you wish for kind of books.

I really am not selling the book because it’s hard to do that, and I’d imagine that Arcana is thinking the same. Seriously let me gush a little I loved this book and it’s a book that you thinking about afterwards and start to live it more days later. This is a long read both in actual length and perceived depth while reading , but I love that kind of book .

The art is very unique and I will find myself checking out Dane Cypel’s stuff from now on . This isn’t art that you see often, and so goes the writing . I’ve said this before about other books but here it goes everyone wants new, original stuff in comics and this is it. You can afford another $2 this week and you should support books like this. I am in for the next issue for sure which I’ve been told will be out in a few weeks I can’t wait.

Quick Hits

I have really rambled on this week so no other long reviews. Some real quick hits though Deadpool Kills was great , a nice ending even if it was somewhat predictable a great way to do a four parter though. One complaint I wasn’t a Deadpool fan before but now when I see him in other team books it’s a hard read because Bunn’s version is so much better.

Ultimates #14 was great but if your not reading the event it would be a little pointless.

One last thing there is twenty issues of Image #1’s available for free . You need to download all of them there is some great stuff and they will make you want to spend money.

Please follow us on twitter I am @Lunchbox700, and the pod is @burntweiners , also listen to the podcast because Bo, and Weed are extra dreamy if only they could drop some dead weight.

*Editor’s Note – Fuck you, Lunchbox! – The Original John

Lunchbox: Digital Shelf July 21, 2012

Well kids I am going to save you some time this week . There is only one book last week that stands out, and one book this week that stands out. Don’t get me wrong there is cool stuff out there but sometimes you read your stuff and there is one thing that dominates your thoughts and that’s where I’m at now.

Out 7/18

Danger Girl/G.I.Joe #1 of 4 $3.99

http://www.comixology.com/Danger-Girl-G-I-Joe-1-of-4/digital-comic/MAY120432

I am a sucker for a good description and special events. I’ve heard a lot about Danger Girl and I am an 80’s kid so what else could I ask for. Here is the thing I’ve read the preview description, and the title caught my eye . So in the end this could be a real piece of crap. One last thing this was in the description:Spies!Girls!Ninjas!Cobra! well its official I am a mindless drone but one that well entertained.

Pick of the week 7/11

Harbinger #2 $3.99

Written by: Joshua Dysart

Art by : Khari Evans, Ian Hannin

www.comixology.com/Harbinger-2012-2/digital-comic/MAY121313

A very wise man on a very awesome podcast that may or may not be hosted on this website commented on a Valiant releasing a few really good books and this is one of them. I have to admit that I did not pay attention to Valiant before I was told of this book . The premise of the book is there is a kid that has the ability to put thoughts in to people’s heads. Little does he know he is not alone with these powers and he has even more dangerous powers also. He is traveling with another runaway with a serious mental condition and both of them self medicating just to get by. He returns to his old neighborhood and uses his powers to convince a crush from his past to fall in love with him.

His bliss is interrupted by a talking dog and S.W.A.T. team so a normal day. I am not going to spoil the end but Dysart has written this book so well . It leaves you upset by the choices at the end and it has the real quality of there was not a good choice there was just varying degrees of nut punches. I am in for the ride on this book and don’t see me dropping it anytime soon.

There is a book out in print this week called Finding Gossamyr if you see this book buy it. Without a doubt the most beautiful book all year.

One last note my Comic obsession didn’t take long to manifest I keep all my issues on my Iphone and then dwindle the list down on my Kindle or Ipad . Well last week my Comixology file is bigger than my music file and that is from March so I’m scared to see where I’ll be come next March.

That’s all this week kids don’t forget to listen to Burntweiners & The Pull List Podcast, and of course stalk us on Twitter @Lunchbox700, and @burntweiners

Lunchbox: Digital Shelf

Well, well, well I am still here, and you guys are hopefully still reading and I say thank you . Only in the comics world could a guy like me have a voice. Then again this is the internet so everyone has a voice so I need to settle down a little. I have a bulbous enough head as it is.

In addition to the usual weekly wrap-up there was a little convention this weekend called C2E2 and thanks to Burntweiners own Weed I was fully updated on what happens . His pictures were all I needed to feel like I was at the con myself.

Why did I not go myself seeing as how I live in the Midwest you might ask. Well you see I know this hard to believe , but I am married and it’s a little hard to convince the wife to go down to Chicago to hang with some drunk nerds and look at comics. I know that’s inconceivable (thank you Princess Bride for the great word) to some , but such is the sacrifice of getting married. So there is an advantage to being a lonely nerd , so some have that going for them.

C2E2 News and Notes

There was some cool notes popping up this weekend from the con that made my panties a little tight. First one is about Hoax Hunters . If you remember a few weeks ago I was gushed all over Hoax Hunters #0 , well it was announced this weekend that not only were they going to make some more issues of this great book but it’s going to be an ongoing. If you are in to paranormal , and detective books that just happens to have powers to watch out for this book around June. Hoax Hunters #1 will be out July 5th

Next bit of news that got me a little twitchy is DC announced another Batman line that will be Digital only . This is separate from Arkham Unhinged which I believe is starting to come out this week in print. Like some of the other DC digital titles this will be $0.99 and will come out on Thursdays. Why is that significant you ask . Good question , With this , Arkham, Smallville Sesason 11 (more on that later), Ame-Comi Girls, and the usual Wednesday releases mean you will get a new DC comic digitally every weekday , and that is an awesome progression for the Digital format.

The third bit of news that is exciting for the folks that buy only digital. Archaia announces a Digital First Agreement for Comixology. There is a few titles already announced that will be digital first like Mercado’s Pantalones,TX (name alone got me), and all print titles will be same day digital now also. So I might have to check out some Cursed Pirate Girl.

What to look forward to Wednesday 4/18

Very small list this week its hard for me to get excited for anything this week, but as usual I’m sure I will have a lot more to review than I have here

Avengers vs X-Men #2 $3.99

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12071

Well I feel obligated now to keep reading I hated #0 , really enjoyed #1 so that means #2 should be the best thing ever right. At least that’s how the world works in my head. The Phoenix is close, and this issue will probably be mostly about Wolverine and where he decides to fight. As usual there is 112 variant covers of this book which is why I like digital because you can check that out and don’t have to buy multiple issues. I am digging some of the variants especially the black and white ones.

Invincible Iron Man #515 $3.99

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12074

I have no emotional investment in this title other than I like Iron Man as a character but rarely read anything with him other then team ups. But with a cover like that, and a description that only says “A Hero Falls” I am in for at least one.

The Shadow #1 $3.99

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12092

I don’t know if I am going to get this or not it might not fit in to the budget, but I really dig the preview pages. The concept is cool a vigilante in 1938 in NYC is an awesome idea. Plus Garth Ennis gives me an inclination to check out at least 1.

That’s all that stands out for now, but watch out uber nerd next week hint Dark Horse, and Star Wars.

Pick of the Week:

America’s Got Powers #1 $2.99

Written by: Jonathon Ross

Art by: Bryan Hitch

http://www.comixology.com/Americas-Got-Powers-1-of-6/digital-comic/FEB120402

So I am going to explain this in the most pop culturey way possible. Hunger Games, meets old school X-Men, meets American Idol. I know what your thinking but this is actually good. This a big book coming in at 37 pages and it’s a quick read with wonderful artwork. Typical number one in that it sets up how these teens have powers, and what they do with them. It is one long plot point basically so I’m not going deep in to it with spoilers. Basically some mysterious thing hits San Francisco and suddenly all pregnant women in the area gives birth. The babies end up being healthy but all have powers that vary in strength and usefulness.

The main protagonist was one of these babies, and has no apparent powers so instead of competing he works in a gift shop , and not very well at that. Suddenly though he is thrust in to the competition in a life or death situation. This book just plain works and I am in for all 6 books unless it completely falls apart. If you like action and a little bit of dystopia in your books you should pick this up.

Quick hits:

The Mighty Thor 12.1 $2.99

Written by: Matt Fraction

Art by: Barry Kitson (pencils,inks) , Jay Leisten (inks)

http://www.comixology.com/The-Mighty-Thor-12-1/digital-comic/FEB120588A

This is a typical point one that is trying to get new readers caught up enough to jump on. I like these books because you usually get some good Michael Bay type action packed in to one book. This one did not work for me in that I liked the book but not enough to make me jump in to the series on the reg. Basically it’s Thor’s friends telling Thor’s got no patience stories.

The stories all work with beautiful artwork and I can totally see why people like the Mighty Thor series. What didn’t work for me though is there really isn’t any story it’s just pretense for the action cuts. If you want some action and good art you should pick this up otherwise your not missing much.

Transformers: Autocracy #7 $0.99

Written by: Flint Dille, and Chris Metzen

Art by: Livio Ramondell

http://www.comixology.com/Transformers-Autocracy-7/digital-comic/DIG001344

Seriously at this point do you need to read my review its really good . This issue still fits the notion I had earlier that we are in the Empire Strikes Back period of the series. The one who will be Optimus is defeated, Cybertron is burning, and the lines are blurred on who is good and bad and how they will fight whether together or all for one. I do think you could jump in to this issue and sort of get whats going on , but for only a buck an issue you should go back and get them all.

Smallville Season 11 $0.99

Written by: Bryan Q. Miller

Art by: Cat Staggs (cover), Pere Perez , Chris Becket (colors)

http://www.comixology.com/Smallville-Season-11-1/digital-comic/DIG001310

I have to admit I did watch Smallville for about two seasons and random eps here and there , but not a faithful follower. The premise here is Clark put on the suit finally and this is the beginning of him really being Superman . At least that’s the feel I get not seeing the last season. This is an ongoing series for $0.99 a piece so I am on board for awhile (hint hint every other comic company easy money from me) , but this book wasn’t great. I really liked the art and were clearly made with the Digital format in mind.

One of the reasons I liked Superman stories in general was the fact that hes the man and there wasn’t 100’s of people rolling around with powers so it felt more real and relatable stories . You usually didn’t have to dig deep for the morals. The problem with this book though is it’s really a slow starter , its really an introduction to the other characters in the series and there dealing with Supes cleaning the trash from the streets. I would recommend this book more for the promise that you can see in it instead of how good or bad this first issue is.

There wasn’t anything to exciting on sale this week, and no hot freebies. I did pick up Saga #1 which I recommend but it reads a little more like a graphic novel and I’m not sure if I am going to pick up issue #2 which came out last week also. So I leave you to your week hoping that I got you to spend a little more money on comics this week . Don’t forget to listen to this weeks Burntweiners for some more C2E2 goodness, and also follow me on Twitter @lunchbox700 I’d love to hear your recommendations and usual hate.

Lunchbox: Digital Shelf

Seriously how have I not gotten the boot yet. I’m like Snake sneaking in under a cardboard box as long as I’m not moving you can’t see me . (thanks Weed for the idea you are again my hero) So I started this to let people know that digital comics need not be feared but embraced . A chance if you will to get in to things you missed or maybe missed out on.

There is a rub though and that is the ease of purchase is making me want to buy everything . I might need a Kickstarter just to fund my habit, that’s what all the cool kids do right. We are mixing up the format and now doing it all as a glorious one-shot across your eyes each week (editor please add appropriate images if you please) .

Let’s start this week with what you should be looking forward to this week.

Transformers: Autocracy #7 $0.99

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12031

Woo Transformers I am in love with this series and can’t wait . Lucky for me this is a bi-weekly so I don’t have to wait long . The preview makes you think this is the Empire Strikes Back of the run . Everyone’s favorite Autobot is down , the bad guys are winning everyone hang your head. IDW is doing something here that I think more publishers should be doing , because I am thinking when this is done I might start picking up some regular runs of Transformers. There will be another example of this in my reviews.

Mighty Thor 12.1 $2.99

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11997

I am sucker for books like this since I have not been reading things on the reg . I know I am bad nerd and I will be flogging myself regular until properly punished. I don’t have a drawn out pitch on why you should read this. Basically it’s Matt Fraction, it’s Thor , and it’s a good jumping on point so what else do you need.

Strange Talent of Luther Strode TP Vol #1 – I know nothing about this book other than podcasts tell me to by this, and obviously I do everything podcasts tell me too.

America’s Got Powers #1 – Another one except message boards told me too. Is it just me or am I starting to sound like I can be easily manipulated into a serial killer follower. Hmm I wonder if that’s why I haven’t been dropped yet?

Pick of the Week

Danger Club #1 $2.99

Written by: Landry Q. Walker

Art by: Eric Jones

http://www.comixology.com/Danger-Club-1/digital-comic/FEB120420

I’m sorry if you listen to the podcast because there will be some overlap ( I’m also sorry for so many other reasons) but I can’t help it this book is great. This is an immediate add to my pull list each month. The team on this has worked on all ages type hero books in the past, and I know that the write-up makes it seems all ages. This book is not all ages it has bouts of graphic violence , not horrible Saw type crap but it’s also not morning Cartoon Network stuff either. The basic plot is all the adults (super-hero’s ) went off in to space to battle, and never came back. So here’s where we start off the how to I explain lets see if the game DC Universe banged Lord of the Flies this is what you get. Apollo is a superman analogue who is rocking a great impression of David Koresh on wants everyone to bow before him. The Danger Club takes exception and a chaotic, awesome fight ensues . There is on panel in here that is not formatted well even in guided view it doesn’t work quite well. It’s basically because it’s a lot of small panels on one page. Unfortunately this is a downfall of digital but it’s getting better and there is also an example of this in the Quick hits. The beauty of digital is you don’t have to worry if it’s still at your shop so go by it now.

Quick Hits

Avengers vs X-Men #1 $3.99

http://www.comixology.com/Avengers-vs-X-Men-1-of-12/digital-comic/JAN120625

Written by: Aaron, Bendis, Brubaker, Hickman, Fraction

Art by: John Romita Jr (pencils), Scott Hanna (inks)

This is the beginning of the series, as I mentioned last week I hated #0 this luckily was much better. Phoenix is coming back and it’s everyone’s fault and everyone is fighting about it. Really isn’t any smart way to describe this book The Avengers are with the government and need X-Men to give up the new Phoenix (or at least the human shell) and Scott says no. This is a good starting point nice action good art it’s a team-up versus book it’s either for you or it’s not so there’s not much to say about it.

Avengers vs X-men: Infinite $0.99 (or included with #1 purchase)

Written by: Mark Waid

Art by: Stuart Immonen ,Marte Garcia (colors)

This is a sidebar if you will for AvX #1 the story is Nova hurdling towards Earth to warn everyone of Phoenix’s return . He is narrating his story and also babbling about what he loves. It’s a nice little nod to nerds everywhere. The reason for this book really is to showoff the new Guided view available to Comixology app users everywhere. It’s full page panels that makes for a very seamless transitions . It works really well, but I think this is more for phones than actual tablets because for me tablets work just like print 99% of the time. It’s a cool story though and a great example of guided view working.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol. 2 #9 $3.99

http://www.comixology.com/Ultimate-Comics-Spider-Man-Vol-2-9/digital-comic/FEB120557

Written by : Brian Michael Bendis

Art by: David Marquez

So I wanted to check out one of the Ultimate Spidey books because I like the concept of Miles being Spider-man. I really wasn’t digging this book it was boring. The art was nice and maybe I’d appreciate it more if I was getting this regularly but it didn’t do it for me . Miles spent half the book trapped trying to convince a cop he was Spider-man , and the rest of the book is his Uncle’s a kingpin and wants Mile’s help.

Fanboys vs Zombies #1 $0.99

http://www.comixology.com/Fanboys-vs-Zombies-1/digital-comic/FEB120828

Written by: Sam Humpries

Art by : Jerry Gaylord

It’s a 99 cent book and I’m a sucker for cheap books . Here is the problem with this book I can’t tell if this book is self aware and being ironic . Or the other option is its really insipid and way to pop culture and will be dated in weeks. Because of those things the fact that it’s a buck is the only reason I can recommend it. I might try another issue because ¾’s of this book is setup and little actual action , but I don’t think it will get much better.

The only thing else I picked up was Dark Knight Returns all four issues for $4 that I started reading , but it’s 208 pages so it will take me a bit to finish it around real releases. If you have Comixology you should check it out each week and on Holidays because there is always great sales . You can get great runs for cheap.

Please listen to the Burntweiners podcast for more comic advice and socially awkward guys trying to be normal. Also follow me on Twitter @Lunchbox700 and I will tweet out sales sometimes if it’s something that interests me.

Legend Comics Teams Up With Make-A-Wish

It is our great pleasure to announce Legend Comics‘ titanic team up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska! Beginning Wednesday, March 21st, Legend will be selling door prize tickets for $5 each and 100% of the money earned from ticket sales will go directly to Make-A-Wish Nebraska. Tickets will be on sale all the way through Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5th!

Many fabulous prizes will be awarded, but our GRAND PRIZE will be a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the FIRST APPEARANCE of the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! This is one of the most historically important comics of all time — even non-comic fans love Spidey!

Our fundraising goal is very high, so we need all the help we can get spreading the word! Go to the Legend Comics Facebook page and share from there, and help us raise enough money to really make a difference! YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT (or even a Nebraska resident) TO WIN!!!

Visit their Facebook Page for updates on how to donate to this great cause!

Gen 13 Art

Just some Gen 13 art I stumbled across that I really enjoyed!

I will never turn my back on the love I have for the Gen 13 gang . . . Grunge just showed up in the DC Universe again this past month, so there is always hope we will get another reunion of this gang.

Burnt Weiners Episode 102 Swamp Thing #6 – Alpha Girl #1

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Still sitting out on the show because of a contract dispute is Weed . . . so picking up the slack is Bo and John again this week who are reading comics, touching hearts across the nation and getting ink injected into their skin.

Intro & Outro Music:
“Horsefeathers” by Bo

***This Show Will Contain Spoilers***

0:00:50 – Introductions, Jim is Breeding, Two Headed Nerd Bday!
0:03:14 – Is It Wednesday Yet?*
0:06:50 – Meanwhile . . . Across Town!

Read Hard & Put Away Bagged . . . And Boarded
0:10:00 – Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi #0 (Dark Horse)
0:15:05 – Alpha Girl #1 (Image)
0:18:15 – Swamp Thing #6 (DC)
0:21:45 – Animal Man #6 (DC)

Off The Shelf – The Motion Line Medley
0:26:12 – Irredeemable #34 (Boom)
0:28:52 – Reed Gunther #8 (Image)
0:31:05 – Detective Comics #6 (DC)
0:33:30 – The Boys #63 (Dynamite Ent)

0:35:03 – Clown Brutality
0:36:33 – Bo & John Get Some Tattoos . . . and Lube
0:41:35 – Wrapup and Outro

*Comics For February 8th, 2012
Adventure Time #1 (KaBoom)
Strain #3 (Dark Horse)
Severed #7 (Image)
Conan The Barbarian #1 (Dark Horse)
Dicks #1 (Avatar Press)

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More D&D Throwdown!

Another game session of D&D involving the Weiners went down this past weekend. Steege, John, John T, Robb and even Weed skyping in founded a party that sent some fiery foes down as they helped townsfolk escape from the flaming terrors!

Weed’s “Strange Times” copy

Eric, better known as Weed to our listeners, is usually the most observant of our group. That is why we thought it was funny when he lent Bo & me his copy of Accent UK’s Strange Times and when we remarked on how cool it was for Dave West to do some killer sketches in the front of the book . . . and he replied “what, he did sketches?”

Seems Eric was a bit anxious to getting into re-reading the printed web comic that he skipped the inside cover ;)

You can read the webcomic here

New Website Theme

Please excuse the mess for the next couple of weeks as we finish converting to our new site layout/look and updating our pages. Hopefully it will be done sooner than that (hoping by this weekend), but sometimes these things take a bit to iron out all the wrinkles.

Hate Letter

We have received a few emails that were less than glowing before, but nothing like this:

Wolverine and Jubilee #1, really? Really? R U 4 REALZ? I remember the good old days (episodes 1-58) where you would cover quality comics, books that had moxie, gumption, and spunk! Titles with quirk (like Daytripper and The Infinite Vaction), Boobs & Bastiches (like Power Girl and Lobo), or the sickest shit I’ve ever seen but was still somewhat aroused by (anything from Avatar Press.) Take a look at yourself now, you’ve been reduced to covering everyone’s favorite Marvel-whore dressed in yellow and Jubilee. Here are the facts: 1) We get enough of Logan in every book under the sun that we don’t need yet another title with him in it or it to be publicized. 2) No one cares about Jubilee. She is an un-interesting, mallrat in a short skirt and a loooooooooooong jacket that makes Snooki (from John’s favorite tv show The Jersey Shore) appear to have personality. 3) There are a lot better books to cover, for instance that Cyclops comic from Archaia (it was sweet of them to name a comic after me) or the one-shot I have coming out in March about my early days. If you continue down the line of programing from episode 59, I will be forced to ban anyone on Utopia from listening to such garbage and instead take that time to regal them with tales of how I single handily saved an entire race from extinction and oppression, kind of like MLK JR. but I looked better while doing it. So as long as you don’t keep this shit up, make mine slit-throat sloppy pie till the end of time.

Your fan (most of the time),

Brooding Scott “Cyclops” Summers, Savior of the mutants, Original X-Man, and guy who banged both Jean Grey and Emma Frost (Don’t hate the player, hate the game)