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Comic Timing Episode 283 – Review Corner: Astro City Vol 1, Life in the Big City

Gold Team unite! Murd, Chris, Shane and Ian gather ’round the collective microphone for our latest Review Corner book review. This one was Murd’s pick, and it was a delight for all of us to revisit Kurt Busiek’s seminal work, Astro City. We go through the first six issues of the series, otherwise known as Volume 1: Life in the Big City. Join in on the nostalgia, the world building, homages out the wazoo, and many a Murdoughian moment to be had! And we’re glad you stopped on by to visit Astro City; come back any time, y’hear?

We also begin this episode with some thoughts on Gerry Conway, as Gold Team gives time to respect the master after his passing.

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Comic Timing – Episode 194: In Memory of Stan Lee

This week, the comic book community lost its greatest spokesman, and one of its most storied creators. Stanley Lieber, aka Stan “The Man” Lee, passed away earlier this week at the age of 95. This episode, Brent, Brandon, Ian and Raph wax poetic on his legacy, especially touching on what Stan meant to us, and to pop culture at large. We also go over some recent reads, because how else would you celebrate the man who made Marvel than to talk about some comics?

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Until next time, face front True Believers, and thanks for listening! EXCELSIOR!