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The Tooth Sleuth PodcastTTS078 - Rahul SharmaOn this week's episode, I sat down with Rahul Sharma, the CEO and Founder of Neurality Health AI, is a successful health tech entrepreneur with multiple exits, and has raised many rounds of capital having gone through prestigious Venture Accelerators like YCombinator. His most recent exit was for a Saas Services solution called Reviving Mind where he built an EHR and multi-state telehealth clinic to address chronic illness -- the company had an M&A in Winter of 2023. Prior to building and exiting technology startups, Rahul worked as a Lead Software Engineer at LinkedIn and Yelp. He holds a...2024-09-1831 minThe Tooth Sleuth PodcastTTS078 - Rahul SharmaOn this week's episode, I sat down with Rahul Sharma, the CEO and Founder of Neurality Health AI, is a successful health tech entrepreneur with multiple exits, and has raised many rounds of capital having gone through prestigious Venture Accelerators like YCombinator. His most recent exit was for a Saas Services solution called Reviving Mind where he built an EHR and multi-state telehealth clinic to address chronic illness -- the company had an M&A in Winter of 2023. Prior to building and exiting technology startups, Rahul worked as a Lead Software Engineer at LinkedIn and Yelp. He holds a...2024-09-1831 min
Ace Comicals144: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN PART IIIIn this episode, Greg , Rahul and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn for the finale episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN"
We get into the last arc of "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" "THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN", we also discuss some of the other media inspired by or adapting the saga including the video game "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" and the failed attempt to create a movie based on the storyline, the legendary doomed project known as SUPERMAN LIVES!.
"...2023-02-031h 56Ace Comicals143: "STATION FULL OF MUSKS"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Always Never
Black Paradox
Know Your Station
PTSD Radio
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Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals2023-01-201h 28Ace ComicalsAFTERLIFE COMIC4LS: JUNJIWEENHappy Halloween!! In this episode, I the The Loft Dweller welcome you again on this night, This darkest night... To the unhallowed ground of my Library Of The Damned… Come I have something special to show you this time. The works of a true fear and dread maestro, a master of inkomancy harnessing true terror in line and panel. I am of course talking about the great Junji Ito. Look upon his works and know the greatest and truest existential horror…
Tonight in the loft dwellers library we have Rahul. In the deepest part of this dusty old...2022-10-311h 05Ace Comicals138: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN PART IIn this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn for the inaugural episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN". In this episode we discuss where the idea for this iconic storyline came from and why this ultimately happened! We dive into the mechanics of the idea, the hype, the worlds response to the death of a cultural icon, and what was happening with Superman comics around this time, as well as diving into the first two arcs of Superman's death and eventual return!:
...2022-10-211h 39Ace Comicals134: "GLOBALLY WARMED"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics:
STRAY
GARDENER
ADAMTINE
THE PASSAGEWAY
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Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals2022-07-201h 10Ace Comicals133: "PUT A STAKE IN ME I'M DONE"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
THE FORGOTTEN BLADE
BLACK MASS RISING
OUTER WILDERNESSThis is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 16th June 2022 (UK) 23rd June 2022 (NA) for 8.99 | $12.95Pre-Order here!
SLEEPING WHILE STANDING This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 14th July 2022 (UK) 21st July 2022 (US) for £12.99 | $16.95 Pre-Order here!
MONKEY MEAT #1
I HATE THIS PLACE #1
JOE HILL’S RAIN #1
THE JONESES #1
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INTERNET CRUSADER INCLUDING THE PORTAL 2 HELL ZINE
DESERTER
We also get Rahul's thoughts on a comic from last episode:
2120 This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 19th May (UK) / 26th May (North America) for £19.99 | $26.95 Pre-Order here!
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We get to sit down and have a chat with legendary creator David Lloyd about their long and varied career as an artist in comics including the medium defining V FOR VENDETTA
We will also be taking a look at ACES WEEKLY
A digital anthology title composed of serials and shorts that is published and edited by David LLoyd.
It's a real eclectic mix of comics talent and styles designed purely for digital consumption. We fully recommend you check it...2022-03-091h 14Ace Comicals126: "IF ONLY WE COULD FLY"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
SAGA #55
MADE IN KOREA
- Spoilers begin @ 26m51s~
- For a non spoiler overview, listen to Leon's review in episode 125 of Ace Comicals!
GRAVENEYE
NAMELESS
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Ace Comicals, over and out!2022-02-161h 19Ace Comicals124: ACE COMICALS- WITH ANTHONY SMITHHAPPY NEW YEAR!
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Anthony Smith!
We get to sit down and have a chat with creator Anthony Smith about their new book LEARN TO SPEAK CAT: FAKE MEWS A comedic collection of single panel cat centric cartoons and really get into the creative process! We also get to chat about their work with writer Tobias Taitt on their book BLACK. Among other things we also discuss their other works, their influences and the comics and stories that informed them as a creator!
2022-01-191h 06Ace Comicals123: "GOD REST YE MERRY COMICS FANS"God rest ye merry Comics fans
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Holiday Specials to read near Christmas Day
To save us from depression when serotonin's gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy...
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are bringing the cheer once again for the Ace Comicals 2021 Christmas Special! Four seasonal titles... only one can be top of the stack and earn a full 5 "Tree Toppers" out of five... In the running we have:
Christmas with the Super-Heroes #1 1988
...2021-12-152h 01Ace Comicals120: "THE JET BLACK CORNER AT THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
SENSOR(Review begins at: 50m)
SOUR PICKLESthis book is currently available for pre-order here! and set for release 21st October (UK) / 26th October (USA) (Review begins at: 23m40s)
Preview gallery:
We also discuss the return of CHILLING ADVENTURES IN SORCERY as well as the imminent return of
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA
HAPPY OCTOBER FROM THE LOFT DWELLER... A SPECIAL PLAYLIST FOR THE SEASON OF DECAY. PERFECT FOR ALL YOUR HALLOWEEN RITUALS...
Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com.2021-10-131h 16Ace Comicals115: ACE COMICALS- WITH DAN McDAIDIn this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Dan McDaid!
Following on from our review of DEGA last episode we get to sit down and have a chat with creator Dan McDaid. we get to have a discussion about DEGA and really get into the gears of the book! what better way to dive fully into a comic is there than with the creator themselves? Among other things we also discuss their other works, their influences and the comics and stories that informed them as a creator!
Send any questions or...2021-07-141h 04Ace Comicals113: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART VIn this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the fifth and final installment in our epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL.
Presenting “BATMAN: KNIGHTSEND”
Following the events of “KNIGHTQUEST: THE CRUSADE” and “KNIGHTQUEST: THE SEARCH” , Bruce Wayne has returned to Gotham. Alfred has gone. Jean-Paul valley’s campaign of terror and one knight, deepy violent crusade on crime has ravaged Gotham. The mansion is in a state of disrepair and Gotham has lost trust in her champion. The mantle of the Bat now resides in the iron claw of a zealous d...2021-06-162h 39Ace Comicals112: "Tears Of A Clown"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
LA MANO DEL DESTINO
THE STRANGE WORLD OF YOUR DREAMS
HAHA #1-4
THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR #2
ORPHAN AND THE FIVE BEASTS #2
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Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals2021-05-261h 45Ace Comicals111: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART IVIn this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the fourth installment in our epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL.
Bane has been defeated by a new, darker, reckless and more violent Batman and now he rules the night. Jean-Paul Valley for better or worse wears the cowl… What follows is our discussion and the highlights of his career as Batman! It’s all mostly mercs and hitmen from here on out…
We cover:
-Detective Comics #667-675
-Robin #1-2
-Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #19-20 and #2...2021-05-142h 53Ace Comicals110: "THUNDER THIGHS"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul special guest Nigel to discuss the following comics:
THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME #1
THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR #1
DEADLY CLASS
THE SWAMP THING #1-2
ORPHAN AND THE FIVE BEASTS #1
Adittionally, Leon gives us a brief review of the new MORTAL KOMBAT movie
-Nigel also gives a project update for his upcoming new manga SERIOUS: THROUGH THE FOG and talks a little bit about the process of creating a comic!
you can check out all the cool projects and things that our guests have...2021-04-282h 06Ace Comicals108: "SWING FOR THE FENCES"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
BRZRKR #1 (Review Begins at 38m08s)
ULTRAMEGA #1 (Review Begins at 50m49s)
And advance review of the upcoming Tillie Walden collection from Avery Hill, ALONE IN SPACE this book is currently available for pre-order here! and set for release 10th June 2021 (UK) 6th July 2021 (US) (Review Begins at 1h09m04s)
There is also some brief spoiler free discussion around our thoughts on the recent release of Zack Snyder's Justice League right at the beginning of this episode!
Send any questions or...2021-03-241h 45Ace Comicals107: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART IIIIn this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the third installment in our epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL.
The Bat is broken, Gotham is firmly in the venom enhanced iron grip of Bane. What comes after? A new deadlier Batman? Here we witness the birth of a darker more violent guardian of Gotham, a reckless zealot hell bent on exacting vengeance and justice...
We cover:
-Batman vol. 1 #498-500
-Detective Comics vol. 1 #664-666
-Showcase '93 #7-8
-Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16-18
2021-03-102h 43Ace Comicals106: "GET IN THE COFFIN"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
ETERNALS (2021)#1-2
TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS #1
SNOW ANGELS #1
HAHA #1
Notes:
David Kaye! The voice of Megatron in the original Beast Wars: Transformers television show, reads a portion of the new Beast Wars comic that we discuss here!
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This time our discussion is centered specifically on his series, TOMIE. Beginning life in a Shōjo magazine in 1987 this comic won him the Kazuo Umezu award in 1989 and went on to spiral through 20 chapters and 9 film adaptations. TOMIE spans the first 13 years of Junji Ito's career and evolves with him! In this episode we dive deep into what makes this book so gripping and unique amongst the numerous other works of t...2021-02-102h 14Ace Comicals104: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART IIIn this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the second part of and epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL.
"ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO ENTER HERE"
Pandemonium.
All the demons of Arkham are loosed turning Gotham into the capital city of hell! Presiding over it all, Bane and his cabal like Satan and his peers.
Batman’s real torment is just beginning... A torment designed to specifically and brutally break him. Mentally and physically. Not just to kill the Batman, no TO UTTERLY DESTROY HIM!
...2021-01-272h 13Ace Comicals102: "Season's Readings! From Ace Comicals"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by Marvyn once again for a christmassy conversation where they subject four holiday centric comics, one each, to tough seasonal scrutiny! There can only be one winner...
This episode includes the following seasonal comics:
Michaelangelo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1(1985)
Incredible Hulk (1962) #378
Sonic The Comic Issue 93
Marvel Digital Holiday Special #2 (2009)
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We begin with the comics that introduce key concepts and characters to the Batman continuity and the comics that serve as the gathering of clouds over Gotham City heralding the storm ahead... We pay particular attention to:
BATMAN:VENOM (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #16-20)
BATMAN: VENGEANCE OF BANE #1, BATMAN #484-491, DETECTIVE COMICS #654-658. Collected and otherwise known as BATMAN: PRELUDE TO KNIGHTFALL
This is something that we...2020-12-092h 36Ace Comicals100: ACE COMICALS EPISODE 100!!In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss their highlights across 100 (officially numbered) episodes of Ace Comicals! along with the the following comics:
REDBONE: THE TRUE STORY OF A NATIVE AMERICAN ROCK BAND
SCARENTHOOD #1
SEA OF SORROWS #1
Greg also talks breifly about the THOUGHT BUBBLE 2020 DIGITAL COMIC CON
Thanksgiving is coming up for our American listeners and November is Native American Heritage Month there are a number of Native American and Indigenous charities that we would encourage you to donate to:
-FIRST NATIONS COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND
-THE REDHAWK NATIVE AMERICAN ART...2020-11-251h 29Ace Comicals099a: Prelude To #100In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics:
The Flood That Did Come
Crossover #1
Bloodborne #1-4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1
There's also some talk about The Haunting of Bly Manor, but nothing spoilery.
Last time Greg and Leon discussed Love On The Isle Of Dogs. This week Greg mentions the kickstarter for the follow-up novel Breakfast in Shoreditch.
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...2020-11-111h 46Ace Comicals097: "YAKULYTES"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
GIGA #1(This is an advanced review, and the comic will be on sale 21/10/2020)
THE AUTUMNAL #1
BIG GIRLS #1
THE DEVIL'S RED BRIDE #1(This is an advanced review, and the comic will be on sale 14/10/2020)
SEVEN SECRETS #1-2
LOCKE AND KEY: IN PALE BATTALIONS GO #1
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If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to...2020-09-301h 46Ace Comicals096: "Wolverine - Weapon X"In this episode, Greg and Rahul are joined by special guests Nigel and Tazziii of the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast to discuss the incredible and essential WEAPON X comic. This story was originally serialised in the Marvel Comics Presents anthology book issues #72-84. it was part of Marvel presents vol 1 that ran for 175 issues between 1988-1995 biweekly. This book is the best there is at what it does, but what it does best isn't very nice... We examine the brutal and traumatic origin of Wolverine's adamantium skeleton and his savage forging in the fires of the mysterious Weapon...2020-09-161h 56Ace Comicals094: "The Jaws Of The Hunter Snapped Shut"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
PULP
THE RED MOTHER #1-7
FINGER GUNS #3-4
THE IMMORTAL HULK
Greg Also discusses his adventures with his BATMAN: ELSEWORLDS collection
There's also some discussion surrounding DOOM: ETERNAL, FALL GUYS and Leon gives us his thoughts on the 10th Anniversary of SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD
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The Growth EquationLeveraging Product-Led Growth to for building more sustainable growth with Wes BushHave you ever wondered how to create growth within your product? As channels become more and more expensive to acquire customers and people's willingness to pay go down, you need to think of new ways to drive growth of your company. Well on episode #7 of The Growth Equation, we talk to Wes Bush, founder of Product Led Growth Institute and a massive advocate of Product Led Growth frameworks. We had a great discussion on: Attempt to define what product led growth is Talk about why some companies who have a free-trial are still...2020-07-2225 minAce Comicals092: Watching The Watchmen Part 3- "WATCHMEN The HBO Series"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are once again joined by special guest Anthony Askew for the final conversation in our WATCHMEN series, this time focusing on the 2019 WATCHMEN TV SERIES.
*WARNING: * We go straight into a full detailed, sweeping discussion of all elements of this television show so there are humongous spoilers abound!
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THAT TEXAS BLOOD #1
PULP
GHETTO BROTHER: WARRIOR TO PEACEMAKER
BLACK HISTORY IN ITS OWN WORDS
Notes:
"Flyin Cut Sleeves": The documentary mentioned when we are discussing Ghetto Brother: Warrior To Peacemaker, about street gangs of the Bronx in the late 60's and early 70's.
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SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN
SPACE-MULLET Web Comic available here!
CULT CLASSIC: CREATURE FEATURE
WYND #1
YOUTH #1-2
There's also some short discussion around Greg's adventures in the wonderful world of ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS
Notes:
The CULT CLASSIC: CREATURE FEATURE soundtrack by Drift Clique
THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN "CLAN OF THE FIERY CROSS"
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Ace Comicals T-Shirts! check out our merch shop! 2020-06-241h 21The Growth EquationWhat does the tech world look like post COVID with Greg & RahulIn today's episode of The Growth Equation Greg and Rahul had a discussion and shared their thoughts of what does this post COVID world look like for the tech industry. It was a honest and raw conversation about how the entire industry will change forever. We had a chance to go in depth about what companies will be focused on post COVID, what industries will thrive and which ones will struggle and so much more. This has to one of our most in depth conversations we have had on the podcast. What we covered: - What do...2020-06-1042 minAce Comicals088: "Batman: The Long Halloween"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guests Nigel and Tazziii of the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast to discuss BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN. Diving into the seminal 13 issue limited series this discussion centres on it's influence and impact on subsequent Batman stories especially Christopher Nolan's The Dark knight and It's influence as part of the overall Batman mythos.
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We discuss the production history, difficulties and controversy associated with making the 2009 movie. We also cover the 2012 Before Watchmen comic series and give our thoughts on these works, in contrast and comparison to the original 1986-87 12 issue maxi series.
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Ace...2020-05-062h 16Ace Comicals086: "I Don't Care About This Dog, But This Dog Is Amazing"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
THE 7 DEADLY SINS
QUARANTINE COMIX #2-3
FINGER GUNS #1-2
THE NEW MUTANTS (VOL 1)
MONEY SHOT #1-2
PAREIDOLIA
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If you like what we do please consider donating to us...2020-04-221h 14Ace Comicals084: "Radical To The Last Page"We love comics and if you are listening so do you. We want to give you guys something positive, a cosmic ray of light in these tough times! We might all be locked in our homes, our local comic shops may be shuttered, but there are still tons of ways to read and enjoy comics!
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
KING OF NOWHERE #1
DECORUM #1
STRANGE ADVENTURES #1
ALIENATED
X-RAY ROBOT
BENEATH THE DEAD OAK TREE
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Gryffen: Galaxy's Most Wanted #11, available on Comixology
Don't Go Without Me
Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
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Ace Comicals080: "Junji Ito"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by guest Dr Vicki Madden! For a deep dive and dissection of the works and career of celebrated horror mangaka Junji Ito!
Our discussion centres around but is not limited to:
Gyo
The Sad Tale of the Principal Post
The Enigma of Amigara Fault
Uzumaki
Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu
Tomie
We also spend a little bit of time touching on recent cinema releases Parasite and Cats
Stick around after the end of the episode to hear*"Sour Yet Sweet"... A chilling tale...2020-01-302h 06
Ace Comicals079: “Back In The Sweet Place”In this episode Greg, Rahul and Marv find themselves in the sweet place...
ThEy ReAd IcE CrEaM MaN AnD nOw ThEy aRe HeRe.. EaSy PeAsY LiCkEtY SpLiT...
This is a spoiler filled deep dive into all 4 available volumes (16 issues) of Image Comics existential horror-misery anthology series: ICE CREAM MAN
Enjoy the sundae... EsPeCiAlLy ThE bUgS
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Ace Comicals078: "Basically Christmas"MERRY CHRISTMAS! A retrospective end of year episode! In festive wind down fashion, Greg, Leon and Rahul look back on their year of comics and the things that defined comics for them in 2019! They also each turned up with a list compiled of books reviewed in previous episodes and give us their top comics of 2019! Featuring:
Assassin Nation
Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter
Basketful of Heads
The Plot
BTTM FDRS
Everything
Crowded
Murder Falcon
The Batman’s Grave
Resonant
CLUE: Candlestick
I Moved to Los Angeles to Work in Animation
Waves
These Savage Shores
Die #1
When I Arrived at...2019-12-181h 54
Ace Comicals077: "Crowded: Volume One"In this episode, Rahul and Leon discuss Rian Johnson's latest whodunit murder mystery 'KNIVES OUT', ZA/UM's critically acclaimed videogame DISCO ELYSIUM and check in with HBO's 'WATCHMEN' before deep-diving into a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of:
CROWDED: VOLUME 1
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Ace Comicals076: "Thanksgiving for Ghosts"In the pre-comics preamble Leon tells us what he got up to in his recent time off. The gang then discuss the new 'Watchmen' HBO TV series, Disney+ and its new show 'The Mandalorian', Leon reviews 'Teen Titans Go to the Movies' and then gives us his take on the recent 'Joker' movie.
There is also some spoiler free chat about the recently released Pokemon Sword and Shield
After this, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
The Dollhouse Family #1
Locke and Key: Dog Days #1
Punisher Soviet
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Ace Comicals075: "Belated Happy Halloween"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Anya’s Ghost
Tales from the Dark Multiverse: The Death of Superman #1
Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter #1
Basketful of Heads #1
Notes:
The song Greg mentions in conversation about Tales from the Dark Multiverse: The Death of Superman #1, Superman's Song By The Crash Test Dummies.
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Ace Comicals074: "The Legacy Of Apex Lex"In this episode, Greg, Rahul and special guest Marv discuss the following comics:
The Joker: Year Of The Villain #1
The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask #1
Tales From The Dark Multiverse: Knightfall #1
Everything #2
We Check back in with Resonant
The Batman’s Grave #1
There is also some relatively spoiler free discussion at the beginning of the show surrounding our views on the recent Joker movie.
If you haven't seen it and want to remain spoiler free skip to the 15m38s Mark
Notes:
The Official Dark Knights Metal Soundtrack That Greg me...2019-10-231h 52
Ace Comicals071: "The Loneliest You've Ever Felt Watching QVC At 3AM"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #1
MARVEL COMICS #1000
MARVEL MONSTERS #1
SPACE BASTARDS VOL 1 -Advance review! Book available October 2019 currently on sale via Kickstarter
EVERYTHING #1
AMERICAN BORN CHINESE
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Ace Comicals070: "The Silver Surfer With Ears And A Tail"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
ICE CREAM MAN #13
THE BOYS
MANOR BLACK#1
BTTM FDRS
DEAD LEGENDS #1 - Advanced review. Available to buy 09/10/2019
THE PROMISED NEVERLAND
ONCE AND FUTURE #1
STRAYED #1
There is also some spoiler free discussion around the excelent Netflix series Mindhunter, and the brilliant Bloodstained: ritual Of The Night.
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Ace Comicals068: "This Is A Jumble Of A Podcast"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
BATMAN: CURSE OF THE WHITE KNIGHT #1
HOUSE OF X #1
BLADE RUNNER 2019 #1
NAOMI
SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #1
There is also a breakdown of the Eisner awards and the freshly announced slate of Marvel Phase 4 movies and tv shows!
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Ace Comicals067: "It Must Stink In There"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Circadian Rhythms
Homunculus
Mall #1 - Advanced review. Available to buy 28/08/2019
The Plot #1 - Included at the back of Mall #1 as a 10 page black-and-white ashcan , the first issue will be available 25/09/2019 as the first title under the new Vault Comics Nightfall annual event!
Lois Lane #1
Giant-Size X-Statix (2019) #1
In the realm of TV and Movies we have:
Stranger Things Season 3 spoiler-free discussion around
Spiderman: Far From Home SPOILER WARNING between 8m30s till 20m10s.
Lastly Greg talks about his experience at Small...2019-07-171h 22
Ace Comicals066: "Rager In The White House"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Marilyn Manor #1
Transformers/Ghostbusters #1
Waves
CLUE: Candlestick #1
I Moved to Los Angeles to Work in Animation
Detective Comics #1006
There's some brief chatter about the upcomming Batman: Curse of the White Knight
There's also a breif discussion at the beginning of the show concerning the recent news about Vertigo Comics.
Notes:
The tweet that Leon mentions in reference to the Vertigo conversation that we have at the beginning of the show and the spirit of Vertigo being alive and well.
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Ace Comicals064: "A Bead Of Mercury In A Sea Of Paint"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Test #1 (This is an advanced review, and the comic will be on sale 26/06/19)
Trust Fall #1
Sera And The Royal Stars #1 (This is an advanced review, and the comic will be on sale 17/07/19)
Resonant #1 (This is an advanced review, and the comic will be on sale 17/07/19)
Silver Surfer Black #1
Jughead’s Time Police #1
L1MA and TRUJILL0. Two amazing sci-fi comics by Gustaffo Vargas
There is also some talk about:
The Die RPG Open Beta Thats right, a pen and paper RPG based on the awesome comic: Di...2019-06-191h 49
Ace Comicals063: "Terminator Ostrich"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
She Said Destroy #1
Road of Bones #1
Paradox Girl Vol.1
Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1
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Ace Comicals061: "We're In The Endgame Now"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul assemble to discuss, in epic detail, The culmination of 11 years and 22 movies. The ending of the Marvel Cinematic Universe “Infinity Saga”, Avengers: Endgame. BEWARE! The spoilers start at around the 0h54m mark!
There's also some discussion about Free Comic Book Day 2019!
Notes:
Leon mentions a couple of articles during our Endgame discussion which we have included here. BEWARE These articles contain spoilers! do not click these links unless you have already seen Avengers: Endgame
*https://bit.ly/2ULkQ6u Published by Vanity Fair and written by J...2019-05-093h 37
Ace Comicals058: "Troma-d And Scanners-ed"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Ronin Island #1
Morning in America #1
Die #3-#4
Astro Hustle #1
Umbrella Academy: Dallas
Assassin Nation #1
The Transformers #1(2019)
We also discuss the latest entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel! this takes place at the very beginning of the show and if you want to avoid spoilers tune back in at around 37m 27sec
Also Leon and Rahul discuss the Rooster Teeth animated series gen:LOCK
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Ace Comicals056: "Basketballception"In this episode Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Marvels Annotated (2019) #1
The Avant Guards #1
Hit-Girl Season Two #1
Savage Sword Of Conan (2019-) #1
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Ace Comicals055: "Redhead Murder Teens"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Uncanny X-Men 3D (2019) #1
Blossoms 666 #1
Journey Into Unknown Worlds #1
Crypt Of Shadows #1
Buffy The Vampire Slayer #1
NOW Comics: The Real Ghostbusters
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There's also some brief spoiler free discussion concerning season 2 of Netflix's The Punisher and Russian Doll.
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Ace Comicals054: "Pick Your Polyhedral Poison"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
These Savage Shores #1-2
We were also given an advance copy of These Savage Shores #3 to pore over and review for your listening pleasure, which will be available on 06/02/2018 Published by Vault Comics
Life is Strange #1-2
The Spider King: Frostbite
Die #2
The New World #1
TMNT Shredder In Hell #1
There's also some breif, spoiler free chatter about the new Transformers movie Bumblebee and the latest entry into the DCEU, Aquaman.
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Ace Comicals053: "What Is Best In Life?"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Conan The Barbarian #1
Die #1
Wolverine: The Long Night #1
Deathbed
Dodge City
We mention the marvel scripted podcast Wolverine: The Long Night which the comic we discuss is based on. You can find it for your listening pleasure here.
We also breifly discuss at the beginning of the show:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Axiom Verge
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Bird Box
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Ace Comicals051: "Interdimensional Arachnids"A special episode in which, Greg, Leon and Rahul
"Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse".
They were joined by special guest Marvyn Lafayette
We spend some time talking about:
The highly anticipated, recently released, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Our spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
SPOILERS FOR Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse FROM 1h 24mins ONWARDS
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Ace Comicals050: "Placing Bets In Candy"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game, the upcoming Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie, and the following comics:
Middlewest #1
American Carnage #1
DC Nuclear Winter Special #1
Silver Surfer Omnibus (Slott / Allred) (See also the super hi-res wraparound cover!)
Ice Cream Man Vol.1-2
24 Panels
These Savage Shores
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Ace Comicals049: "Is It Spirit? Is It Sludge? I Don't Know But Its Cool!"Before the introduction of this episode, we take a moment to pay tribute to the late, great Stan Lee. There is discussion around his contribution to comics, his legacy and what he meant to us as comics fans. There is a short amount of silence following this before the episode begins.
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Murder Falcon #2
Grafity's Wall
Bitter Root #1
Mister Miracle #12
Outer Darkness #1
-The Stan Lee obituary that Leon references and talks about in the preface to this episode, originally published on www.Vulture.com: "Stan...2018-11-211h 40
Ace Comicals048: "Spare Me The Dramas Of A Teenage Witch"A special episode in which, Greg, Leon and Rahul sign their names in the book of the beast to talk about Netflix's
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
They were joined by special guest Vicki Madden, a PhD scholar at The University of Edinburgh specialising in American gothic fiction, bringing her expertise and unique perspective on all things spooky to the discussion.
We also spend some time talking about:
Riverdale
The new regular season of the NBA
The Haunting of Hill House (on Netflix)
A brief history of Sabrina in comics, movie...2018-11-082h 40
Ace Comicals046: "Deafening Cacophony Of Guitars"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics and games! :
DC Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1
In a call back to episode 045 Leon gives his thoughts on one of Rahul's previous picks, Blackbird #1
What If? Ghost Rider (2018) #1
Shuri (2018) #1
Donut County
Murder Falcon #1
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Ace Comicals045: "Netflix, BABONG Whiiirn"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics:
WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN (2018) #1
HEAT
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 #1
I KILL GIANTS
STRANGER THINGS #1
BLACKBIRD #1
ICE CREAM MAN #7
There's also some brief, spoiler free, chatter at the start of the episode about the mind bending new Netflix miniseries Maniac
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Ace Comicals044: "Tales From Thought Bubble 2018"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss their time at the awesome Thought Bubble Comic Con. Including their favourite panels, best moments, what they took away from the experience and of course, the stuff they bought!
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Ace Comicals043: "Spider-Man's Pants"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following:
There's chatter and first impressions the beginning of the episode about The new Playstation 4 game Marvel's Spider-Man
Silver Surfer Annual (2018) #1
Cover #1
Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga
Border Town #1
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Ace Comicals, over and out!...2018-09-121h 25
Ace Comicals042: "I Like One Third Of Neapolitan Ice Cream"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics and games! :
ICE CREAM MAN #6
The awesome rogue-lite game HOLLOW KNIGHT
You can watch friend of the cast AntAskew Play Hollow Knight amongst other games on his twitch stream and also his youtube channel.
BATMAN: KINGS OF FEAR #1
ETERNITY GIRL #1-6
PEARL #1
CROWDED #1
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If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to...2018-08-291h 36Ace Comicals040: "Monochrome Man, Technicolour World"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
The Incredibles 2
The Dark Knight is now TEN YEARS OLD (whaaaat)
Octopath Traveller
As well as the following comics:
Relay #1
Ice Cream Man #5
She Could Fly #1
Life of Captain Marvel #1
The Thrilling Adventure Hour #1
By Night #2
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2018-07-251h 41
Ace Comicals039: "Dupes And Time Travel"At the very beginning of this episode before the introduction, there is a short conversation in tribute to the late Steve Ditko, his contribution to comics, and what he meant to us.
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics:
Batman #50
Cosmic Ghost Rider #1 (2018)
The radical metal playlist for this comic that Greg put together can be Found Here!
Ms. Marvel #31 (LGY#31)
Marvel Rising: Squirrel Girl/Ms Marvel #1
Prism Stalker #1
See also the cool website! and the amazing animated trailer
Oh and ALSO the brilliant soundtrack by neotenomie
Submerged #1
Multiple Man #1 (2018)
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Ace Comicals038: "Pentagram Pizza"In this episode, Greg, and Rahul discuss Netflix's Marvel shows (specifically Luke Cage S2), their comic book music listening habits, and THEN they dive into The Stack™ to discuss the following comics:
SHANGHAI RED #1
HIT-GIRL #5
BY NIGHT #1
TMNT UNIVERSE #23
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Ace Comicals036: "Wallowing in Cheetos and Beer"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss their bank holiday weekend plans, watching Deadpool 2 and Solo (and associated cinema horror stories), their wants and misgivings on the current state of comic book movie adaptations, how both the movie studios and the comic fan-base are letting down the comics industry, the dilemma of having to sacrifice the comics you want to read in order to keep up with the zeitgeist (or choosing not to), how we tackle "resuming" runs that we took a long break from reading, how we sometimes focus too much on "solving" a story or piece...2018-05-302h 17
Ace Comicals035: "Never Queue for Breakfast" (or "Free Comic Book Day and other stories")In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss Free Comic Book Day 2018 in London, queuing for (and eventually meeting!) Mike and Laura Allred, and the following comics:
RELAY #1
CRUSH #1
BERLIN #1
DEATH OR GLORY #1
DAYGLOAHOLE #1
HUNGRY GHOSTS #4
STRANGERS IN PARADISE XXV #1
BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #8
BARRIER #1
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Ace Comicals034: "Infinity Talk"Dread it... Run from it...Destiny still arrives... Meaning it's FINALLY time for an Ace Comicals Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Spoiler Special!
Greg, Leon and Rahul take turns wielding the Infinity Gauntlet ("Perfectly balanced, as all things should be") and tear through the fabric of the film's reality to deliver a blow-by-blow of the film's biggest moments, thrilling victories and devastating losses.
"Fun is definately something you consider when dealing with this movie and this review does put a smile on my face... 6/6 infinity stones" - Thanos
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Ace Comicals033: "Ghibli-esque"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss:
Isola #1
Analog #1
Scales And Scoundrels #8
Lucy Dreaming #1
The Dead Hand #1
Pug.Nay.Shus #1
All this and there's also some brief talk about Ni No Kuni II and Magic The Gathering!
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Ace Comicals030: "Architect Of Irony"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss:
Kick-Ass #1
Hit-Girl #1
Ice Cream Man #2
Dr. Strange: Damnation #1
Lockjaw #1
Saga #49
Legion #1 and #2
All this and some brief chatter about upcomming events including this years Thought Bubble Festival and Its mighty looking guest list
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Ace Comicals029: "War On Love With A Chainsaw"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
"Swamp Thing Winter Special #1"
"Death Of Love #1"
"Cold War #1"
"Twisted Romance #1 and #2"
"Bingo Love"
"Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 and #2"
"VS #1"
"Florence"
There are also some brief spoiler free impressions of the latest Marvel Movie Black Panther to round things off! and a little bit of chatter about the latest Injustice 2 DLC!
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Ace Comicals, over and out!Support Ace Comicals2018-02-211h 28Ace Comicals028: "Gachi Gachi!!!"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
Noir detective comedy with added eldritch horror in "Vinegar Teeth #1".
An X-Men tale! the son of Charles Xavier in his own new story "Legion (2018) #1".
a politically charged supernatural detective tale woven through the backdrop of 1972 Detroit "Abbot #1".
The conclusion to a seriously epic and hyper psychedelic Sci-Fi-Grind-house extravaganza "Space Riders: Galaxy Of Brutality #4".
Fine dining and supernatural Japanese parlour games in the Berger Books debut comic "Hungry Ghosts #1".
Notes: The website that Rahul mentions where you can find a list of Japanese Onomatopoeia and what noises they stand for!2018-02-071h 07Ace Comicals027: "Are You Afraid Of Suburbia"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
The second part of Ed Piskor's X-Men history lesson, "X-Men: Grand Design #2".
The latest installment of the IDW nostalgic weird, moral tales series, "Diablo House #3".
A very real vision of a not too distant future in "Days of Hate #1".
Washed up superheroes trying to get by and why it just doesn't work in "The Further Adventures of Nick Wilson #1".
Giant monsters fighting in the sewer... Disappointingly in "Under: Scourge Of The Sewer".
Existential horror in the many flavoured, twisted treat that is Ice Cream Man #1
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Ace Comicals026: "2017 Roundup, New Year, and Beyond!"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
Their favourite 2017 comics: those that spoke to them, and those that deserved special mention.
Buried treasure from years gone by that they first read in 2017.
The books that have them excited for 2018!
Also a brief talk about comics-adjacent videogames, questions about comics and comics themed gifts that were exchanged over Christmas, and the books that they've always intended to read but have never gotten around to!
Notes:
A link to the Ace Comicals blog post where you can see the Photo I said I would include...2018-01-102h 03Ace Comicals025: "A Very Ace Comicals Christmas"Welcome to the Holiday Special! There's talk about how we will be spending Christmas, and a "Regrettable Christmas Quiz" that puts Leon and Rahul head to head in an electrifying battle for co host supremacy! And lets not forget the list of seasonal comics!
In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
Awesome supernatural and creepy action with a festive spin in the "Hellboy Christmas Special (1997)".
A celebration of all things winter in the "Hellboy Winter Special (2017)".
Cola companies in cahoots with aliens and dark forces from opposite worlds. An epic battle for the future of...2017-12-241h 19Ace Comicals024: "Maybe If My Teacher Taught Maths Like This"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
love's beginnings and inevitable endings in Lee Weeks and Tom King's Beautiful "Batman Annual #2".
The awesome conclusion of and overall thoughts on "Ghostbusters TMNT 2".
The Continuing tale of Jack Napier and his one man mission to save Gotham from ruin at the hands of Batman? in "Batman: White Knight".
Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson's Brilliantly light hearteed and witty "Jughead Vol. 1".
The solo debut of the king of the Inhumans, "Black Bolt (2017) #1".
The Second Chapter in a very current horror story that deals with privacy and very personal data leaks...2017-12-131h 30Ace Comicals023: "The Doomsday Clock Has Struck Midnight"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
The return of the Watchmen in the highly anticipated Geoff Johns and Gary Frank comic "Doomsday Clock #1".
The tale of the Punisher's first military Command and his first kill in "Punisher: The Platoon".
The conclusion, and overall impression left by the beautifully grotesque "Kill The Minotaur".
The final and most unsettling peek into the nightmare worlds of the twisted Dark Knights in "DC Dark Knights: The Batman Who Laughs #".
A 1920s detective tale with a sinister twist "Minky Woodcock – The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini #1".
Leon and Greg share their thoughts on...2017-11-291h 37Ace Comicals022: "On Paper Doesn't It Sound Terrible?"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss:
Dimension hopping adventure! The second time the Ghostbusters and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have come together in one comic "TMNT Ghostbusters II".
Supernatural crisis catastrophe by Wes Craig, Toby Cypress and Niko Guardia in "The Grave Diggers Union #1".
Being stuck in a nightmare multiverse at the whim of a Demonic Force in "Batman: Lost #1".
The continuing phychological torment and creeping dread in Tom King and
Mitch Gerads' "Mister Miracle".
Punk rock, half baked heists going sideways in "The Wonderful World of Tank Girl #1".
A critical look at the modern...2017-11-151h 34Ace Comicals020: "Universe-Ending Bad"In this episode, Greg Leon and Rahul discuss:
Kicking butt and taking heads with "Head Lopper Vol. 1: The Island or A Plague Of Beasts".
Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Jordie Bellaire's Vision Vol. 1: Little Worse Than A Man
Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth's brilliant, new, "Batman: White Knight #1".
The rise of The Dawnbreaker, our latest glimpse of the doomed Dark Multiverse "Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1".
Generation jumping fun in "Generations: Ms. Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1".. and "Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man #1".
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Garth Ennis' surreal military tale "Dastardly and Muttley".
The sword swinging, spell flinging, card cheating, "Scales And Scoundrels".
cullinary experiments with monstrous ingredients in "Delicious in Dungeon".
Kelly Thompson and Marco Checchetto's oh so shiny and bad-ass " Captain Phasma"..
The cool dimension hopping sci-fi of "Elsewhere".
We also tackle listener questions about obscure comics and the adaptation of beloved comic book stories into other forms of media!
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...2017-09-1357 minAce Comicals017: "Trawling IKEA For Solutions"In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss:
The fantastic second offering of "Generation Gone".
The finale of "TMNT: Dimension X".
"Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City"..
The ever awesome "Winnebago Graveyard"..
The wonderfully written love letter to 70s/80s Mecha Anime "Mech Cadet Yu"..
Tabetop zombie survival game turned comic "Dead of Winter"..
The outlandishly entertaining, humorous continuation of "Shirtless Bear Fighter".
The brilliant ending to the latest Burnham and Schoening Ghostbusters story "Ghostbusters 101".
We also have a listener question about time and how to decide what to read, as well as a question about how we read...2017-09-061h 33Ace Comicals015: "Onomatopoeia Porn"In this episode, Leon and Rahul discuss:
The recent #MakeMineMilkshake Twitter hashtag.
The gory/disgusting/hilarious/clever puzzle-box story "Demon".
Consciousness-swapping thriller "Spiritus".
Bill Willingham's new series "Lark's Killer".
Gail Simone's mystical thriller "Crosswind".
Runaway teenage mutants in "Secret Weapons".
We answer a listener question regarding intimidatingly long ongoing series', and which recently started stories are worth picking up.
(We also address similar concerns in our Episode 001: How to get into Comics)
To close, Greg sends us a question from sunny Hungary!
Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com.2017-08-0952 minAce Comicals014: "Rambling Without Signposts"Jam-packed and over-sized! In this episode:
We talk Eisner Awards, and a little San Diego Comic Con.
Greg Gives us his impressions of Groo: Play Of The Gods #1, Kill The Minotaur #2 and Curse Words #6.
Rahul gives us a talk on the brilliant Demon and is a new recruit in the War on Bearror! with Shirtless Bear Fighter. He also Hits the first two issues of Secret Weapons and throws a spotlight on IDW's Clue.
Rahul and Greg dive into Winnebago Graveyard #2, Centipede #1 and Generation Gone #1.
Leon and Rahul give...2017-07-261h 20Ace Comicals013: ACP Spiderman: Reign (2006-2007)Ace Comicals Presents Kaare Andrews' Spiderman: Reign
Greg, Rahul and Leon get to grips with what works and what doesn't with the 2006-2007 Spiderman story!
Spiderman: Reign is a small window into a dark future where we find Peter Parker who in his Twilight years, struggling with his past and wrestling with his demons, is forced to return as Spiderman to confront an authoritarian regime that has New York firmly in its iron grip through a militarised police force known as "The Reign".
Notes:
Throughout this episode we make reference to...2017-07-121h 01Ace Comicals012: "His House Is Totally Made Of Bear Pelts"The three of us are back. A full team! In this Episode:
Greg goes Psychedelic with weird Grind-house Sci-Fi book Space Riders: Galaxy Of Brutality and goes on tour with the Wyld Stallyns!! in Bill And Ted Save The Universe.
Greg and Leon join the War on Bearror with Shirtless Bear Fighter.
Rahul and Greg check in with the one and only friendly neighbourhood web-slinger in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-man.
The three of us discuss the witchcraft of the Americana infused horror book Winnebago Graveyard.
Leon and Rahul give...2017-06-281h 10Ace Comicals011: ACP Superman: Secret Identity (2004)Ace Comicals Presents Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen's Superman: Secret Identity
Greg and Rahul team up in Leon's absence to discuss the amazing four issue mini series from 2004!
Superman: Secret Identity is the uplifting tale of a boy called Clark Kent in our real world, discovering that he has powers similar to those of his fictional namesake.
We follow him as he tries to do right, live an honest life, make sense of it all, and maintain his secret identity to protect his loved ones! Its a brilliant "what if" tale that explores what...2017-06-141h 01Ace Comicals008: Free Comic Book Day 2017!It was Free Comic Book Day, Greg traveled down to London to hang out with Rahul and Leon. We visited some comic shops to see what kinds of things were going on and took in an awesome art exhibition called The Art Of The Brick: DC Super Heroes. We talk about our day and our favourites from the free comics we snagged! Including I Hate Image, TMNT: Prelude To Dimension X, Lady Mechanika, Betty & Veronica, Bad Machinery, Hostage, 2000AD and the Bongo Comics Free For All.
All this and a bite-sized review of our drunken movie choice from...2017-05-1459 min
Ace Comicals007: "Mutant Without A Cause"This episode: Greg has discovered his wildest fever dream in comic form, Namwolf! Takes a trip to a vampire run BBQ joint in Texas with Redneck, and discovers 'Cantik', music without the help of gods in Godshaper.
Leon has been correcting time paradoxes with The Infinite Loop and fantasy-adventuring with the hard as nails, badass Rat Queens! While Rahul explores what it means to have great power in They’re Not Like Us and takes a sobering look at the events unfolding in Syria through Kobane Calling. There's also some Free Comic Book Day hype! As always with a...2017-05-031h 06
Ace Comicals005: "Load Bearing Stack"Welcome to episode 005!
This episode: Greg gets buried alive in an avalanche of comics including Underwinter, God Country, and Ghostbusters 101!
Leon has been digging through some recent IDW stuff, namely Locke & Key - Small World and Darkness Visible! And Rahul Returns from Japan with his thoughts on Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), The Spirited Away Film Comic, and Good Night World
All this and a bunch of other stuff we think is totally worth your time!
Notes:
-During the show we mention that a friend of ours, the brilliant artist @Wisesnail...2017-04-051h 10
Ace Comicals001: How To Get Into ComicsWelcome to Ace Comicals this is the first show of 2017, Episode 001!
We decided, to kick off the Ace Comicals 2017 Reboot, we would do a show where we talk about how comics work and how we got into it!
We wanted to present a gentle introduction for people curious about comics, and to address some of the things we wish we had been told when WE started reading comics.
Alongside this episode, we have created a supplementary guide on the various methods for purchasing comics both physically and digitally
We are your...2017-02-081h 04