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Comic Timing – Episode 178: Batman V Superman V Comic Timing

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STAY DOWN. Our Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice episode has arrived! And boy oh boy is it a whopper. Brandon Christopher, Raphael Soohoo, Brent and Ian have put together just about three hours of content for you all to enjoy, both live from Philadelphia right after Ian and Brandon saw the movie, and back in the studio a few days later via Skype. Brent presents a thesis on why the current movie Superman is so divisive among the geek community, we talk as a group on whether or not Batman should wield guns, how awesome Wonder Woman is and how she’s the best part of the movie, Lex Luthor’s manic tendencies, the whole Doomsday thing, earning the respect of the world, Alfred’s usefulness, Lois’ usefulness, Zack Snyder’s usefulness, and a whole lot more.

Fair warning: if you’re looking for a 100% glowing review, I suggest you look elsewhere. Like Raging Bullets, because they’re awesome. But if you’re looking for a critical eye that doesn’t dip into yelling at each other, stick around Comic Timing. You’ve come to the right place.

As always – we are sponsored by the newly redesigned DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for even further savings!

Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for information on our Patreon, which should be launching real soon. If you want to support Comic Timing and help keep it going for years to come, that’s one of the many ways you can do so. You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com; Brent is on Twitter too @kossinab. And check out Raph’s blog about life and various other things, Volume 32. Plus, Brandon’s got a new podcast! Check out The Pop Culture Clash Podcast with him and Baron.

Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time!

Comic Timing – Episode 177: Deadpool Review

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It’s time to make the chimichangas! Brent and Ian are joined by longtime friend of the show, and Supershow Episode veteran, Steve Katz, as they review the Rated R Superstar, Deadpool! Get ready for a pretty even-handed review of the film, as not everybody was completely thrilled with it. But some were! Two distinct opinions within with civil conversation throughout. Madness, right? Anywho, of course there’s madness! It’s Deadpool! And oh, spoilers, because duh. Then, the episode concludes with some quick talk about DC’s upcoming Rebirth.

As always – we are sponsored by the newly redesigned DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for even further savings!

Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for information on our Patreon, which should be launching real soon. If you want to support Comic Timing and help keep it going for years to come, that’s one of the many ways you can do so. You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com; Brent is on Twitter too @kossinab. And check out Steve’s movie reviews at his website, The Alpha Primitive.

Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time!

Comic Timing – Episode 164: Top 25 Superhero Movies Post-Blade

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In response to Vulture’s list of the Top 25 Superhero Movies Post-Blade, which Brent and Ian disagreed with almost entirely, it’s time to hear our own, personal Top 25 lists! Cuz we think we can do it better! Rick Gordon of the Pop Cult Online Power Hour joins in on the conversation, giving his unique opinions on Vulture’s attempt, plus his usual brand of quips and musings. Over three hours of comic book conversation goodness right here. What better way to ring in the New Year, eh?

As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for even further savings! And be sure to pre-order both Vito Delsante’s Stray #3 and Nick Marino’s Holy F*ck #4 if you want to continue to support these friends of the show.

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook and interact with the show at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. Thanks, and we’ll catch you next time! And here’s to a brilliant 2015.

Comic Timing – Episode 151: Part 2

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Part Two of our 2013 in Review podcast is now out! Brandon Christopher, Michael Yanni of Comic Book Laundry and the We Read Comics blog, Brent and Ian go through the back half of questions here, including the best and worst DC books, writer of the year, the character that made 2013 their year, comic book film of the year, and more. Listen in! And have a happy and a healthy 2014, everyone. I’ll raise a glass to that.

As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for even further savings!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. Thanks, and we’ll catch you next time!

Comic Timing – Episode 111: Scott Pilgrim Movie

Here it is, our review of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World! Major spoilers ahead both for the movie and the books, so avoid if you haven’t seen either. It’s Raph, Kris and Ian, enjoy!

This episode of Comic Timing is sponsored by…DCBS! That’s right, Discount Comic Book Service is the new sponsor of Comic Timing. For all first time users of the site, make sure to use the promo code CT8 at checkout to receive an additional 8% off your first order! Along with the new sponsor, here are our Review Corner picks for the month:

INDY (IMAGE):
UTOPIAN #1: 50% off retail (DCBS price $1.49/regular price $2.99)

DC:
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1: 75% off retail (DCBS price $0.99/regular price $3.99)

MARVEL:
THUNDERBOLTS #150: 50% off retail (DCBS price $2.49/regular price $4.99)

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Until next time, thanks for listening, and thanks for downloading!

Comic Timing Special: Wanted Movie Review

Ian and Brent discuss Wanted, the film based on the Top Cow comic book series! How faithful is it? Does it measure up to the other comic book films released this summer? And what do New York sewer rats have to do with all this? Find out here, at Comic Timing!

Comic Timing is sponsored by Heroes Corner. All first time Heroes Corner users can enter the promo code BROOKLYN to receive an additional 5% off their first order with the site, and make sure to check out their July 1776 Special. For every 17.76 spent, you get a comic book on them! And finally, the Comic Timing books of the month are as follows:

Avengers: Initiative #17 – extra 10% off the already listed discount of 40%. CT listeners will save 50% off retail (CT price: $1.79 / retail: $2.99)

Blue Beetle #31– extra 10% off the already listed discount of 40%. CT listeners will save 50% off retail (CT price: $1.79 / retail: $2.99)

Back to Brooklyn #1 – because Bob and Sam of Heroes Corner like the Beastie Boys’ No Sleep Till Brooklyn (and I’m from Brooklyn) this gets an additional 35% off the already listed discount of 40%. This gives CT listeners the title for 75% off retail (CT price: $0.75 / retail: $2.99)
Enter Comic Timing Special Discount in the Notes for your order to get these extra discounts!

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We shall see you back here next week with another podcast crossover with Half Hour Wasted!

BKs Bullets: The Incredible Hulk Review

This is a Special Episode of BK’s Bullets where Ian and I review the new Marvel Movie, THE INCREDIBLE HULK which came out last weekend. We talk about the actors, the story, the old Ang Lee debacle, and everything else! We’ll catch you next week with 22 Pages: Invincible Iron Man #1!

This episode is Sponsored by Heroes Corner. Enter CTSAVES on your first order and get an extra 5% off on your order. Check out the forum for more details on more savings!

Rant Timing #8: HULK SMASH PUNY MOVIE!

Rant Timing #8: HULK SMASH PUNY MOVIE!

So as I was leaving Midtown comics last Friday, a dude was hanging out fliers for a Hulk screening taking place either on Wednesday or Thursday. Since I had no idea if I could leave work early on Wednesday, I chose Thursday. Sure, this meant I’d have to leave the Yankees game a bit early, but I saw the bulk of the game so no worries. Although they came back to win after I left, which might be some kind of sign.

Anyway, got to the theater around 4:30, way ahead of the 5:15 deadline and waited on line for a bit. They gave me a survey to fill out, and handed me my ticket. Once Kris arrived she got on line to get her ticket and then joined me afterward, and into the theater we went. Inside, we got a song and dance routine by the theater manager, who was there to tell us how much we would love the movie, and that we got to be the third audience to see the movie in NY, and according to him, anywhere. He then graced us with an interesting bit of news. As opposed to nto being able to bring in camera phones, ALL electronic devices would not be permitted inside. iPods, mp3 players, phones and camera phones alike. They let me keep my digital wristwatch however, so now I can spread my wristwatch video all over the internets! Mwahahaha! Okay, so maybe not.

We get in there, and sit down for an hour and a half before the actual movie begins. Luckily I had some Chase comics with me from the mid-90’s to read to pass the time, and Kris had her jPod. Interesting enough, they let me take my water bottle in with no hassles. Guess they didn’t care about concession sales at a preview screening?

Once the excruciating wait ended (which was alleviated by the dudes sitting next to us being friendly, hi Sean guy I’ll probably never see again), it was time for movie! Advantage of preview screening: no trailers! Woo! Now I won’t give away any spoilers, but I will give out the basics. The opening credits do the job of retconning the first movie (“So it’s a sequel AND a remake?”), allowing the movie itself to begin without long exposition. The special effects were far superior to those in Hulk, and although there were one or two moments where it looked like a video game on a big screen, it got the job done as best it could.

Ed Norton is Bruce Banner. He gets the calm yet creepy nature down, and always appears as if he is one step away from going over the edge. A lot of the plot can lend itself to Bruce Jone’s early arc on The Incredible Hulk, and aspects such as meditation techniques and anger control are present. Both Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno, with Stan’s appearance actually adding to the plot in a very…amusing fashion. Liv Tyler, while big lipped as always, plays Betty Ross the way she should be played. Vulnerable yet strong, compassionate yet hard-boiled. And Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky? Well, let’s just say he loves being the military for all the wrong reasons. Jim Segulin of Raging Bullets will have major issues with his haircut and unshaven beard however. That ain’t regulation!

The last scene…DAMN. My showing played it before the credits so I assume it will do the same for the major release, but if it doesn’t, stay til the end just in case! Marvel continues to do the right thing with their properties, and the big green giant whose cereal is getting soggy now has a movie to call his own that doesn’t leave you scratching your scruffy beard in confusion. I give it 4 PUNY HUMANS out of 5.

Go see this movie, people, they did it again!

Comic Timing – Episode 61

While you wait for the NYCC wrap up, here, have some Episode 61! Damian Smith, alias Lord Shaper, and Brian, alias Lobo, of the Kryptographik Podcast join Brent and I to discuss Horror Comics. We go into their history with the genre, some recommendations for the new or old horror comic reader, the variety found within horror comics, and a whole lot more. We also touch on some recent news such as the Incredible Hulk trailer and discuss our anticipation for the since passed New York Comic Con.

Much thanks to Brent for editing this episode, as I am going to tackle Episode 62 Part 2, so he took this one on. This Thursday, May 1st, join us on Skype to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of Comic Timing! We will be answering your questions on the show, so whatever you feel like asking we will tackle. If you want to call in, either contact me (ScaryMonkeyShow) on Skype, or Brent (kossinab), and we will bring you into the call. Also, make sure to pick up Invincible Iron Man #1 so you can participate in the next 22 Pages review!

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Thanks for listening, thanks for downloading, and see you folks soon!

Comic Timing – Episode 49

Episode 49! Superman Doomsday! Brent Kossina, John Mayo, Ian Levenstein! Timing Comics! New Frontier! Exclamation points!

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See you for 50! Thanks for listening, thanks for downloading.