Episode 45: In the Year 2000...and 9

Since this is the last show of the year, I give out the Vertigo Awards. There isn't any news but there is a contest at Vertigo's blog so go and enter it.

Happy Holidays and all that.

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Episode 44: Too Tired

It's been a long, weary week but I managed to scrounge up enough energy to do an episode. That being the case, I only brush upon my week, which does mean that I actually do manage to stay on topic. This might be the one show where I spend most of the time talking about comics.

There's a bit of news this week before I delve into one of my favorite Lucifer trades—Lucifer: Crux (Mike Carey, Peter Gross).

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Episode 43: Something Kinda Vertigo

I'm glad to announce that I have a new Vertigo themed intro thanks to the rock duo from Wednesday Heroes. I know I said Wednesday Comics during the show. Go check them out. I also talk about my disappointment with the ending of Dragon Age Origins. Since it's the holiday season, I talk about what other technological gadgets I want to buy.

Surprisingly, there's no news this week but that's all right since I dive right into The Sandman Presents: The Dead Boy Detectives (Ed Brubaker, Bryan Talbot).

Wednesday Heroes:
http://www.wednesdayheroes.com

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Episode 41: Blame It On the Alcohol

Before I take a little holiday break, I talk about the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight or beatdown, I saw last week. I also talk about the rather derivative new show V.

There's not much news when it comes to Vertigo but there are a lot of preview pages up. Get your preorders ready. For some reason I picked a book about a subject that I know little about since I have no vices or addictions—The Alcoholic (Jonathan Ames, Dean Haspiel).

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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Episode 37: Negro What? Negro Who?

This week I'm joined by Shawn Pryor of PKD Media. We spend our time have a good time talking about movies and video games especially those of our youth. Eventually, we talk about the news and Incognegro (Mat Johnson, Warren Pleece).

Because of the nature of the book, we get into various aspects of race especially that of the black culture. If you ever wanted to get insights into such things this show is the for you. If you're prone to anger, very PC, or don't like to talk about such things or even think about them, this is NOT the show for you.

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http://www.indyplanet.com
http://www.heroescorner.com

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2008 Eisner Awards for Vertigo

Vertigo titles and creators did pretty well at the 2008 Eisner Awards, winning for best ongoing series, best letterer, best penciler/inker team, and best cover artist.

Best Ongoing Series: Y the Last Man
Best Penciller/Inker Team: Pia Guerra/Jose Marzan, Jr. (Y the Last Man)
Best Cover Artist: James Jean (Fables)
Best Lettering: Todd Klein (Fables, Jack of Fables, Crossing Midnight)

Creators of note to Vertigo readers were added to the Eisner Hall of Fame, as well, including Arnold Drake (creator of Deadman) and Len Wein (co-creator of Swamp Thing, and edited Watchmen).

See the full story here.