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Hooray for Episode 83 of the Two-Headed Nerd Comicast!!! This week, we discuss the terrifying possibility of a Frank Miller Justice League film, Mark Millar’s new job as the Joss Whedon of the X-Men and FF movie franchises, and DC’s troublesome New 52 timeline. Plus, it’s time for another installment of the THN Top 5! This time, we list our top five favorite comic book monsters!

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This week’s reviews:

Joe — Happy! #1 from Image Comics

Matt — Talon #0 from DC Comics

Ludicrous Speed Round:

Joe’s 5 (in the order presented in the episode):

  • The Ultimates #16 from Marvel
  • The Goon #42 from Dark Horse
  • National Comics: Rose & Thorn from DC Comics
  • Fury of Firestorm #0 from DC Comics
  • Captain Atom #0 from DC Comics

Matt’s 5 (in no particular order — what a jerk):

  • Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Godstorm #0 from Zenescope
  • A Fine and Private Place #1 from IDW
  • Steed & Mrs. Peel #1 from BOOM Studios
  • Crossed: Badlands #14 from Avatar Press
  • Westward #1 from Kinetic Press

Picks for next week:

Joe — Avengers Vs. X-Men #12 from Marvel Comics by Jason Aaron and Adam Kubert

Matt — Daredevil: End of Days #1 from Marvel Comics by Brian Michael Bendis, Klaus Jansen, Bill Sienkiewicz, et al.

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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 — Here is the News by ELO, Ludicrous Speed Round Theme — Fury of the Storm by Dragonforce featuring Dark Helmet, Top Five Theme — Simon Says by Pharoahe Monch, Monster Zero by King Geedorah, I’m Against It by The Ramones, Fight the Power by Public Enemy, Theme from “Poltergeist” by Jerry Goldsmith, You Just Gotta Blow My Mind by The Queers, Threshold of Madness by Nox Arcana.