Requiem Comics is a bi-weekly podcast hosted By Shaun McLaughlin and Jesse Saunders. During our episodes we review various comic books and discuss some bigger overall themes related to the world of comics. So join us as we explore the many comic book universes out there and hear what we have to say.
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Requiem Comics Episode 14 - Nightwing Year One
In this episode of Requiem Comics we take a look at one of DC Comics most important characters and his origin story! That's Right Nightwing: Year One tells the tale of Dick Grayson's coming of age and leaving behind the life of Batman's faithful side kick Robin to become the superhero Nightwing. This episode we go deep into the story to the point where we actually got really angry at each other. So if you want to hear some Nightwing talk and some arguing take a listen!
Labels:
Batgirl,
Batman,
Comic Books,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
DC events,
DC Movies,
DC universe,
DCU,
Detective Comics,
Joker,
Nightwing,
Robin,
Superheroes
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, 25 November 2016
Requiem Comics Episode 13 - Spider-Man: The Death of Jean Dewolff
In this episode of Requiem Comics we discuss one of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all time. Its a detective novel with the typical Spider-Man angst thrown in between. So take a listen and if you have any comments let us know!
Labels:
Classic Spider-Man,
Comic Books,
Comics,
Detective Comics,
Electro,
Jean Dewolff,
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
Peter David,
Rich Buckler,
Sin Eater,
Spider-Man
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Thursday, 13 October 2016
Requiem Comics Episode 12 - Young Justice
We are back from Hiatus! So this week we bring you Young Justice! Tune in to hear what we have to say about teenage superheroes and how they learn to overcome and adjust to their new rolls as the Justice Leagues youth wing!
Labels:
Comic Books,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
DC universe,
Impulse,
Justice League,
Origin Story,
Podcast,
Pop Culture,
Robin,
Superboy,
Superheroes,
Superman,
Teen Titans,
The Flash,
Wonder Girl,
Young justice
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, 2 September 2016
Requiem Comics - Hiatus!
Hey everyone! Just a quick Hiatus while Shaun and Jesse are working on a few other things! Listen here to see whats coming up when we return in a few weeks! In the mean time check out past episodes!
Monday, 15 August 2016
Requiem Comics Episode 11 - Fantastic Four
August 15, 2016. Shaun and Jesse take a look at the Jonathan Hickman run of the Fantastic Four! in this episode we examine the story of a superhero family as they learn to achieve a work life balance and celebrate a birthday! Come join us and here what we have to say!
Labels:
Comic Books,
Comics,
Family,
Fantastic Four,
First Family,
Johnny Storm,
Jonathan Hickman,
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
Marvel Movies,
Marvel's First Family,
Podcast,
Reed Richards,
Sue Storm,
Superheroes,
The Thing
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Requiem Comics Episode 10- Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi
July 27, 2016. A long (long, long, long, long, long) time ago in a galaxy far far away, the ancient religion of the Jedi order was in its early stages of development. Long before the events (35,000 years that is) of Episode IV the events known as the Dawn of the Jedi occurred. In this episode Shaun and Jesse give an honest review of the comic series Star Wars - Dawn of the Jedi. so join us and hear what we have to say!
Labels:
Comic Books,
Comics,
Dark Horse Comics,
Dawn of the Jedi,
Jedi,
Light Saber,
Origin Story,
Sith,
Space,
Star Wars,
Star Wars EU,
Star Wars Expanded Universe,
The Force
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, 8 July 2016
Requiem Comics Episode 9 - The Flash!
July 8th, 2016. This weeks episode we talk The Flash! Specifically issues 92-100. We talk Impulse, Wally West, Kobra and Linda Park in this episode. So come take a listen!
Labels:
Canada,
Comic Books,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
DC Movies,
DC universe,
DCU,
Impulse,
Kid Flash,
Mark Waid,
Podcast,
Pride,
Superheroes,
Teen Titans,
The Flash,
Wally West
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, 24 June 2016
June 24th 2016. Happy Pride Month! in this episode of Requiem Comics we take a look at the Scott Pilgrim series! This is an action packed graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O`Malley that focuses on the life of 20 somethings in Toronto with a lot of video game and pop culture references. This series also ranks as number 6 on Bookish.com as one of the 10 moments that shaped LGBTQ History in comics.
Labels:
Action,
Bryan Lee O`Malley,
Canada,
Comic Books,
Comics,
Graphic Novel,
Indie,
LGBT,
LGBTQ,
Love,
Oni Press,
Pop Culture,
Pride,
Ramona Flowers,
Scott Pilgrim,
Toronto,
Video Games
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Requiem Comics Epic Movie - Batman V. Superman V. Captain America: Civil War
Yes, this special is long over due. However its better late then never! Join Shaun and Jesse on this special episode of Requiem Comics where we discuss and debate Batman V. Superman and Captain America: Civil War. Many of the themes present in these movies overlap one another and we duke it out over which was the superior movie.
Labels:
Action Comics,
Batman,
Captain America,
Civil War,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
DC Movies,
DCU,
Justice League,
Man of Steel,
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
Marvel Movies,
Movies,
Superheroes,
Superman
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Requiem Comics Episode 7 - All New X-Men
June 10, 2016 - In this episode Shaun and Jesse discuss All New X-Men volume 1. We have a pretty heated debate in regards to the X-Men but more importantly comics as intimidating pieces of literature to new readers. It's also important to mention this episode was a little bit late going up, and the two main reasons being 1. We re-branded! and 2. We needed to work some things out with our scheduling.
Labels:
All New X-Men,
Beast,
Comic Books,
Comics,
Cyclops,
Female Superheroes,
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
Marvel Movies,
Podcast,
Pride,
Superheroes,
X-Men
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Monday, 30 May 2016
The Comic Asylum - DC Rebirth First Impression
In this short special episode of The Comic Asylum Shaun and Jesse give you a first impression look of the DC universes Rebirth event. The book came out May 25th 2016 and with its release has reset The New 52 universe that many fans disliked.
Labels:
Batman,
Comic Books,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
DC events,
DC Movies,
DC universe,
DCU,
Detective Comics,
Geoff Johns,
New 52,
Podcast,
Rebirth,
Superman,
The Flash,
Wally West
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, 27 May 2016
The Comic Asylum Episde 6 - Teen Titans
May 27, 2016. Shaun and Jesse take a look a Teen Titans : A Kids Game. In this episode we discuss the story and the very morally grey area of children fighting crime!
Labels:
Beastboy,
Comic Books,
Comics,
Cyborg,
DC,
DC Comics.,
Deathstroke,
Geoff Johns,
Impulse,
Justice League,
Kid Flash,
Nightwing,
Raven,
Robin,
Starfire,
Superboy,
Superheroes,
Teen Titans,
Wonder Girl,
Young justice
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, 13 May 2016
Comic Asylum Episode 5 - Civil War
Who's side are you on? In this episode Shaun and Jesse discuss the comic event that reshaped the marvel universe, Civil War! We discuss the politics and the events that lead the avengers and so many other superheroes to kicking the crap out of each other.
Friday, 29 April 2016
Comic Asylum Episode 4 - The Cape
April 29th, 2016. Shaun and Jesse look at the short graphic novel The Cape. This book is based off a short story by Joe Hill. It was adapted by Jason Ciaramella and illustrated by Zach Howard.
Labels:
Bears,
Comic Books,
Comics,
Flying,
Graphic Novel,
IDW,
Jason Ciaramella,
Joe Hill,
Revenge,
Short Story,
The Cape,
Villain,
Zach Howard
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Thursday, 14 April 2016
Comic Asylum Episode 3 - Spider Girl
Friday April 15th, 2016. Shaun and Jesse take a look at the first 8 issues of Spider-Girl. Story by Tom Defalco with Art by Ron Frenz and Pat Olliffe.
Labels:
Comic Books,
Comics,
Female Superheroes,
Girl Power,
Green Goblin,
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
Pat Olliffe,
Ron Frenz,
Spider-Girl,
Spider-Man,
Superheroes,
Tom Defalco,
Women of Marvel
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Thursday, 31 March 2016
Comic Asylum Episode 2 - Batman The Long Halloween
April 1st, 2016. Shaun and Jesse take a look at " Batman: The Long Halloween". The Long Halloween was written by Jeph Loeb with art work by Tim Sale and is arguably one of the most epic murder mystery stories in the Batman Universe.
Labels:
Batman,
Comic Books,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
DC Movies,
Detective Comics,
Film Noir,
Harvey Dent,
Holiday Killer,
Jeph Loeb,
Mystery,
Pop Culture,
Superheroes,
The Long Halloween,
Tim Sale,
Two Face
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, 18 March 2016
Episode 1- New 52 Action Comics Volume 1
March 18th, 2016. A review and discussion of the New 52 reboot of Action Comics Volume 1 with Shaun and Jesse.
Labels:
Action Comics,
Comic Books,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
Man of Steel,
New 52,
Superheroes,
Superman
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Comic Asylum Episode - Pilot
March 4th,, 2016. Fist episode of our new podcast, Comic Asylum. Join us in this pilot episode where we discuss comics in general and the impact the cinematic universes have had on them.
Labels:
Comic Books,
Comics,
DC,
DC Comics.,
DC Movies,
Marvel,
Marvel Movies,
New 52,
Pop Culture,
Superheroes
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
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