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Comic Soc CastComic Soc CastMerry Marvel Christmas CommentaryOn our second Christmas commentary podcast Ben & George talk over X-Men episode 412 'Have Yourself a Morlock Little X-Mas' and Ultimate Spider-Man episode 322 'Nightmare on Christmas'. Merry Christmas everybody! email: luucomicsociety@gmail.com comicsoccast.tumblr.com facebook.com/LUU-Comic-and-Graphic-Novel-Society-2189427681358882015-12-2500 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastDC Xmas CommentariesTo celebrate the Wintereenmas Xmas festival times Ben and George provide commentaries for two Christmas episodes from the DC animated universe. First up is Batman Animated Series episode "Christmas With the Joker" followed by Justice League Season 2 Episode 23 (George mistakenly calls it ep 21) "Comfort & Joy".2015-12-1800 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntroduction to Iron ManStory and Ben give you all the basics on Iron Man from the character's origin to his position in the Marvel Universe and the way the movies revitalised the character. Also Ben talks about how much he enjoys Matt Fraction's Iron Man run.2015-12-1139 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastA Conversation About ArtistsBen and George are joined by Jamie Lewis (writer/artist of Seth & Ghost, Freeform Jazz Detective and Ghost Foetus) to talk about the art of sequential art. They briefly talk about the history of comics artists before going through some of the most important and influential artists throughout the existence of comics, before ending the episode talking about some of their favourite artists. luucomicsociety@gmail.com comicsoccast.tumblr.com facebook.com/LUU-Comic-and-Graphic-Novel-Society-218942768135888 You can see some of Jamie Lewis' work at freeformjazzdetectivecomics.blogspot.co.uk2015-12-1100 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastThe Batman Superman Movie CommentaryJoin Ben, George and Greg for another audio commentary podcast! This time the three talk over the DC animated movie crossover of Batman and Superman and George tries his level best not to recite the film word for word as we watch. This week's outro music is I Am the Night by Miracle of Sound E-mail: luucomicsociety@gmail.com comicsoccast.tumblr.com2015-11-1300 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastLois & Clark CommentaryIn an attempt to get Ben to stop talking about Dean Cain George and Greg agree to do a commentary of an episode of Lois & Clark. They talk over S02E20 - Individual Responsibility. Enjoy! e-mail: luucomicsociety@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LUU-Comic-and-Graphic-Novel-Society-218942768135888 Tumblr: http://comicsoccast.tumblr.com/2015-10-1500 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastSpidey CommentaryBen & George provide MST3K style commentary for the three Secret Wars episodes (Arrival, The Gauntlet of the Red Skull & Doom) of the 1990s Spider-Man animated series. Intro: Spider-Man 2 (Main Title) Outro: Hung Like a Spider - KMFDM (from Spider-Man 2 videogame) e-mail: luucomicsociety@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LUU-Comic-and-Graphic-Novel-Society-218942768135888/ Tumblr: http://comicsoccast.tumblr.com/2015-10-0500 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastNew CommitteeWelcome to a whole new year of Leeds University Union's Comics & Graphic Novels Society and with it the triumphant return of our flagship (only) podcast - The Comic Soc Cast. This episode is all about letting you get to know your new committee and what they have in store for the society over the coming months, as well as plans for the podcast going forward. Unfortunately Treasurer Hayley could not join us for this recording, but we hope to record something with her soon so you can get to know her too! Intro: Ghost Rider - Suicide Outro: The Riddler...2015-09-2700 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntroduction to Supermanin this episode host James Story is joined by George Pooley to talk about the best places to start reading Superman, along with some history of the character and other interesting stories about The Man of Tomorrow.2015-07-3139 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastVideo GamesIn this episode of the Comic Soc Cast Ben & George are joined by Gregg and Jean to talk about their favourite video games based on comics and discuss what makes a good game adaptation of a comic. Among the many games mentioned are Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Hulk Ultimate Destruction, The Darkness and the Batman Arkham games.2015-07-2700 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntroductionThe hosts (Story, Ben & Will) introduce themselves and talk about their histories with sequential art, as well as talking nonsense about the LUU Comics & Graphic Novels Society that holds zero relevance to any current listeners. I initially didn't post this episode, but decided it should go up for posterity, hopefully there is entertainment to be found in listening to these idiots jabber.2015-07-1225 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastBatman CommentariesOn this episode of the Comic-Soc Cast Ben & George do some more commentaries, this time focusing on Batman. First up is Hunted the first episode of the highly underrated series Beware the Batman (03:23). Then they tackle Tyger, Tyger - the worst episode of the otherwise excellent Batman the Animated Series (25:21). The intro music is Year of the Dog by Fuck Buttons; outro is Batman & Robin by Snoop Dogg featuring Lady of Rage & RBX. luucomicsociety@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/LUU-Comic-and-Graphic-Novel-Society/218942768135888?fref=ts http://comicsoccast.tumblr.com/2015-06-2200 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastYoung Justice CommentaryIn this episode Ben & George decided to do something a little bit different and have a go at doing a commentary/riff track. They chatter over the first two episodes of the Young Justice animated series making inane comments and dumb jokes which you will either find mildly amusing or incredibly annoying as you watch along with this rambling commentary track. Episode 1 Commentary: 05:58 Episode 2 Commentary: 27:27 If you liked this, or hated it, or have an idea for other podcasts, or a question you'd like Ben & George to answer e-mail us @ luucomicsociety@gmail.com2015-03-2500 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastLicensed ComicsGeorge and Ben delve into the world of licensed comics: History. Marvel's diverse range of licenses. Incorporating licenses into continuity. Dark Horse. RoboCop, Terminator, Predator & Alien. So many shitty licensed books in the '90s. Buffy Season 8. Ben talks about Joss Whedon as though they're close personal friends. Current boom. Recommendations.2015-03-1000 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastNon-canon StoriesBen and George are joined by Jean and Gregg to talk about stories that exist outside of regular continuity, specifically focusing on DC's Elseworlds and Marvel's What If? books. They have detailed discussions about Kingdom Come, Earth X, Red Son, Secret Identity, Just Imagine, Gotham by Gaslight and Trouble, as well as mentioning many more non-canon books. Apologies for the long wait (we recorded this episode at the end of January) technical difficulties (I've cleaned the sound up as much as I could) and personal stuff both got in the way of getting this one up.2015-03-0200 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntro to Spider-ManWill returns, with his coffee never far away, to Join Story and Ben in talking all things Spider-Man, from the character's inception, to his biggest storylines and most defining moments. They talk about Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films and cap it off by talking about some of the more recent (for 2012) happenings in Spider-Land.2015-01-1535 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastEnd of Year Special 2014George and Ben gather around an open fire, roasting chestnuts and drinking eggnog. While they're at it they give any of you last minute Christmas shoppers some present tips for the comics fan. They also do a brief review of 2014s highs and lows, from new books to crossovers and even the best comic-book films of the year. Then they wrap it all up with some announcements about what's coming up in 2015 for the society.2014-12-1300 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntroduction to Green LanternStory is joined by James Cheesman and Will to discuss Green Lantern (all of them, but mostly Hal Jordan) and his super-fun space adventures, which are only slightly marred by all that Earth-bound nonsense.2014-12-0440 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastCrossoversBen and George are joined by new friend Jean to talk about Crossovers. Taking you through every type of crossover there is: From the old days of superhero team-ups to the first major events: Secret Wars & Crisis on Infinite Earths. Not forgetting inter-company crossovers. They wrap it all up with a discussion of the impact of crossovers on the industry today and some recommendations of our favourite crossovers. E-mail us at luucomicsociety@gmail.com Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/blog/comicsoccast Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/LUU-Comic-and-Graphic-Novel-Society/2189427681358882014-11-2800 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntro to X-MenYou know the drill by now, Story and Ben, joined by James Cheesman, run you through everything you need to know about those wacky mutants from upstate New York - The X-Men.2014-11-2432 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntroduction to BatmanStory, joined by Ben, Jim and Luke, tells you everyone Batman can beat in a fight (SPOILER: It's everyone), they judge people wearing Batman shirts and along the way even get in some need-to-know facts about the Bat.2014-11-1327 minComic Soc CastComic Soc CastJudge DreddBen and George talk about 2000 AD's figurehead: Judge Dredd. Covering everything from the character's backstory and his inception, to their favourite Dredd stories and Hollywood's attempts at converting Dredd to the silver screen. They also discuss some of the most notable Dredd writers and artists, specifically John Wagner and Brian Bolland and the political aspects of Judge Dredd. Intro: I Am The Law - Anthrax Outro: Mega City One - Dredd Original Soundtrack (composed by Paul Leonard Morgan) comicsoccast.tumblr.com luucomicsociety@gmail.com2014-11-0200 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicIntroduction to MarvelHot on the heels of the intro DC Story, Ben and Will take you on a journey through the Marvel universe and its major characters, including Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America and more!2014-10-3037 minComic Soc Cast ClassicComic Soc Cast ClassicDC UniverseStory, Ben and Will introduce you to what the DC Universe is all about: Taking you through the publisher's history and some of its biggest characters as well as the internal logic that goes through the whole DC canon.2014-10-2323 minComic Soc CastComic Soc Cast#3 TVBen and George are joined by Comic Soc's unofficial Social Secretary, Thomas Glynn, to talk about all things television. We start with the current spate of live-action TV shows (and Thom splurges over Arrow), then move on to some of our favourite older TV shows based on comics. We talk about how great every animated thing DC have done since the '90s has been awesome then go through our top-ten comic-related TV show theme songs, before wrapping up with some upcoming Society happenings.2014-10-1900 minComic Soc CastComic Soc Cast#1 Introducing...In the first episode of the newly resurrected Comic Soc Cast Ben and George (Society President) talk about plans for the society and the podcast, as well as introducing listeners to their president with a brief chat about George’s history as it relates to comics. Then Ben introduces Treasurer, Sammi, for a brief chat about some of her favourite comics. Unfortunately Society Secretary, Miranda, was unavailable to appear on this episode, but she will be on an an episode coming soon, we promise! It’s been a while and we’re all a little rusty so the conversation may be a l...2014-10-0700 minComic Soc CastComic Soc Cast#2 2000 ADBen and George talk you through everything you need to know about the weird and wonderful British science-fiction anthology comic, 2000 AD. They'll talk you through its origin, explain some of its biggest series (with the exception of Judge Dredd who will be getting his very own episode shortly) and discuss notable writers and artists who've risen through the ranks of 2000 AD. All that and an update on what's happening in Comic Soc in the next few weeks.2014-09-3000 min