257 – Batgirl: Batgirl of Burnside

Batgirl of Burnside

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We finish up our review of DC’s Best of 2015 with “Batgirl: Batgirl of Burnside” by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher. We find Babs as college student making her way out into the world on her own with an awesome roommate, a thesis, and the war against herself and her image. We talk about the innovate and risky use of social media in comics, the characterization of Barbara Gordon, and the implications of gender in this comic plus so much more. Oh, and we have a guest host! For past episodes, go to www.WelcometoComcis.com. Support the show by becoming a patron today at www.patreon.com/WelcometoComcis and gain access to bonus content. Next week: “Little Worse Than a Man” by Tom King.

256 – The Omega Men

The Omega Men

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We read our second comic in our series of DC’s Best of 2016 with the first seven issues of “The Omega Men” by Tom King. Kyle Rayner has checked his power ring at the door and entered the Vega System to solve an ages-long conflict but quickly gets abducted by a group of terrorists — The Omega Men. We kick this episode off with a huge discussion of the retconning and forced multiculturalism of Andy’s favorite lantern: Kyle Rayner. From there we talk up the various members of the Omega Men, the themes of religion and colonialism, and the amazingly awesome art’s ability to give a sense of place. For past episodes, go to www.WelcometoComics.com. Support the show and gain access to bonus episodes over at www.patreon.com/welcometocomics. Next week: “Batgirl: The Batgirl of Burnside” by Brenden Fletcher and Cameron Stewart.

255 – Midnighter: Out

Midnighter: Out

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We finally start our “Best of 2015” series by reading “Midnighter: Out!” by Steven Orlando. In this vertigo/wildstorm carryover into the new DCU, a gritty anti-hero with a supercomputer brain and advanced technology fights crime and tries to hold down a boyfriend. We talk about the incredible ‘social justice’ vibe of this comic, the amazing art by ACO, and the cameo by Grayson. Plus: we open the episode with a bit of US political talk. Skip to around 10:00 if you’re not down for that. For past episodes, go to www.WelcometoComics.com. Support the show over at www.patreon.com/WelcometoComics! Next week: “The Omega Men” by Tom King.