Goodbye from the Hangout. I’ve been putting off writing this, because the more I thought about it, the bigger it got. Sort of like an episode of the Hangout – despite our best intentions, they always ran long, and we never started on time. The Hangout is Jessica’s baby. She messaged two strangers on Twitter…
Advance Review: CRYPTOCRACY #1
CRYPTOCRACY #1 Written by Van Jensen Art by Pete Woods Published by Dark Horse Comics Release Date: June 29, 2016 As someone who has done a lot of flying the last several years, I have to tell you, this is the most riveting story about the Denver International Airport you could ever hope to read.…
THE HANGOUT: REBIRTH – May 26, 2016
The Hangout roars back to life, despite attempts by the technolords to prevent it, as Karen and Alison talk about their favorite titles of the moment and THE event of the season, DC: Rebirth. Join us for a discussion of the end of Terry Moore’s Rachel Rising, Chris Sebela and Robert Wilson IV’s Heartthrob, and…
Review: DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1
DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis, Phil Jimenez, Joe Prado, Matt Santorelli, Brad Anderson, Jason Wright, Gabe Eltaeb, and Hi-Fi Published by DC Comics Release Date: May 25, 2016 Nothing ever ends. – Dr. Manhattan/Alan Moore, Watchmen Legacy! What is a legacy?…
Review: THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #18
THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #18 Written by Kieron Gillen Art by Jamie McKelvie, Matt Wilson Published by Image Comics Release Date: April 6, 2016 The Wicked + the Divine is back after a four month hiatus with its fourth arc, Rising Action, which the creators have billed as both a jumping-on point for new…
THE HANGOUT featuring Greg Rucka: February 22, 2016
Greg Rucka makes his return to the Hangout to talk to Alison and Karen about Black Magick, Lazarus, Stumptown, and even a little bit of Star Wars. Greg talks about his favorite aspects of long-form storytelling, the roots of his characters, and finally learns the proper usage of the phrase “Hot Mess” (Hint: it has…
THE HANGOUT: February 18, 2016
The Hangout celebrates its third anniversary! Jessica rejoins Alison and Karen to think back on how they’ve all changed as readers in the last three years, as well as whether their comics dreams have come to pass and what they want in the future. Then they talk COMIC BOOKS. Alison has a lot of feelings…
THE HANGOUT: February 1, 2016
Alison and Karen delve into the importance of supporting casts through SAGA, werewolves and colorists in CRY HAVOC, environmentalist villains, and more on the latest episode of the Hangout. Featured comics this week also include Rachel Rising, Poison Ivy, Captain Marvel, Southern Bastards, Angela: Queen of Hel, Saga, and Phonogram. Follow The Hangout: @TheComicHangout
THE HANGOUT: December 28, 2015
It’s the final Hangout of 2015, so Karen and Alison go over their favorite books from this year and what they’re most excited about for 2016. Join them for a year in review! The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Karen: @karend_
THE HANGOUT featuring Heather Antos: December 21, 2015
Marvel Editor Heather Antos rejoins The Hangout to talk about a small independent sci-fi drama called Space Fights or something (j/k). This week’s episode is straight up one hour of Star Wars talk, with a side of Deadpool and a garnish of comics recommendations (Darth Vader, I Hate Fairyland, Nameless, Batgirl, Spider-Woman, Saga, Kaptara, and…