Welcome to Episode 161 of the Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast!

This week, we discuss the return of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers to the big screen, the upcoming Maniac Cop remake scripted by Ed Brubaker, and the return of Usagi Yojimbo.

Plus, we try to make up for two weeks of critical failure in a special Answer of the Week segment!

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This week’s reviews:

  • Joe — The New 52: Futures End #0 and #1 from DC Comics by Jurgens, Azzarello, Giffen, Lemire, Van Sciver, and Zircher
  • Matt — The Woods #1 from Boom Studios by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas

Ludicrous Speed Round:

Joe’s 5:

  • Chaos #1 (Dynamite)
  • Cyclops #1 (Marvel)
  • Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (Marvel)
  • Amazing Spider-Man #1.1 (Marvel)
  • Madame Frankenstein #1 (Image)

Matt’s 5:

  • Original Sin #1 (Marvel)
  • Epic #1 (Comix Tribe)
  • Nailbiter #1 (Image)
  • Burn the Orphanage: Reign of Terror #1 (Image)
  • OOPS! We accidentally forgot to record Matt’s last review! I’m sure it was brilliant…

Picks for next week:

  • Joe — United States of Murder Inc. #1 from Marvel Comics by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming
  • Matt — Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 from Marvel Comics by Mike Benson and Tan Eng Huat

Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week:

  • Andre the Giant: Life and Legend GN from First Second by Box Brown

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Our theme music is A Better Tomorrow by Dan the Automator. Other music found in this week’s episode was provided by the following sources: Big News Theme — Big News II by Clutch, Ludicrous Speed Round Theme — Fury of the Storm by Dragonforce featuring Dark Helmet, Momma Tried by Merle Haggard, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers by Veridium, The Cutter by Echo and The Bunnymen, Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J, Destination Venus by Man or Astroman?, Everything Sux by Descendents, I Dig by Les Baxter, Mom by Lena Machado, and other fine songs that are copyright/trademark their respective artists/owners.