Welcome to Episode 134 of the Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast!

This week, we discuss the crowd-funded return of The Middleman (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!), Jeff Smith’s foray into webcomics, and the imminent debut of Thane, son of Thanos in Marvel’s Infinity event.

Plus, we go Inside the Comic Studio for an interview with Shaolin Cowboy creator Geof Darrow!

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This week’s reviews:

  • Joe — Marvel Knights Spider-Man #1 from Marvel Comics by Matt Kindt and Marco Rudy
  • Matt — Hinterkind #1 from DC/Vertigo by Ian Edginton and Francesco Trifogli

Ludicrous Speed Round:

Joe’s 5:

  • Grindhouse: Doors Open at Midnight #1 from Dark Horse Comics
  • The Occultist #1 from Dark Horse Comics
  • All-New X-Men Special #1 from Marvel Comics
  • Fantomex MAX #1 from Marvel Comics
  • Green Lantern #24 from DC Comics

Matt’s 5:

  • Pirate’s Eye: Murder at Ten Knots One-Shot from Action Lab Entertainment
  • Shadow NOW #1 from Dynamite Entertainment
  • Cavewoman: Primal One-Shot from Amryl Entertainment
  • CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 from Image Comics
  • Savage Wolverine #9 from Marvel Comics

Picks for next week:

  • Joe — Afterlife With Archie #1 from Archie Comics by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla
  • Matt — Shaolin Cowboy #1 from Dark Horse Comics by Geof Darrow

Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week:

  • Battling Boy GN from First Second by Paul Pope

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