The Amazing Nerds are back! This episode we review the Vertigo comic: Red Thorn. A fantasy comic that is embedded with Scottish folklore and Pagan rituals. It’s filled with twists and unique perspective on a war that has spanned millennia.
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40 – Southern Cross & Southern Bastards
A full episode including two new Marvel Now comics: Venom #1 and Ghost Rider #1. Also an overview of the epic space thriller Southern Cross by Becky Cloonan. Lastly a review of Southern Bastards by Jason Aaron and Jason LaTour.
32 – Superman: The Unchained Death Pool
Superman: Unchained was one of the greatest story arcs to come out of the New 52. This all-star mini-series was written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Jim Lee. Decades ago the United States military obtained a powerful being, not unlike Superman. After years of using it as a covert weapon Superman realized he is not the most powerful being on Earth. Superman is pushed to his physical and mental limits. With a little help from Wonder Woman and Batman he is able to save the Earth but at a terrible cost. Also: Death Pool II!
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10 – DC / Marvel Analogs
Review of Black Road #1, East of West (Vol 1), The Phantom: Checkmate, Superman: Black Ring and the Darkseid Wars. This week the crew starts a Character Death Pool with first round picks. Also an analysis of DC and Marvel Analogs.