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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.