Episodes
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Episode 63: VERTIGO IS BACK!
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Penguin soars while Joker flops. Colby tells an inappropriate story.
Oh, and VERTIGO COMICS IS BACK...no big deal.
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Episode 62: Amazon's Batman - Caped Crusader.
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
We take a look at the new animated Batman series on Amazon. Does Bruce Timm have another hit on his hands or does it misfire, unlike the gun that killed Bruce Wayne's parents...yikes. Anyway, give it a listen!
Also, look up Brian Heinzman on Intsagram! @brianheinzman
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Episode 61: Starman.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Today we look at what is arguably the best ongoing superhero comic ever written: Starman by James Robinson and Tony Harris. It's a tale of legacy, familial responsibility, Art Deco and superheroics. Give it a listen.
And for those who need a reminder: Hand Banana.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Episode 60: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Bedbugs mate by a process called "Traumatic Insemination". Look it up.
Anyway, this isn't a fun episode. It was difficult to think about, to record and to edit. Looking back, we probably shouldn't have done an episode that tackles issues of sexual assault. But this topic and this story are very personal and important to me. While it's worth discussing, I'm not sure if I'm able to provide the nuance needed for a topic like this and apologize deeply if any aspect of our discussion comes off as flippant. Sophia and myself have nothing but respect and admiration for those who have survived and thrived after something as traumatic and horrifying as sexual assault.
Thank you for listening and know that there is help if you or anyone you know has been the victim of sexual assault.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673
Use your voice. Your story deserves to be heard.
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Episode 59: Mad Max! Lilac City Con! Pride!
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
After telling some stories about hanging out at Pride, attending the annual Lilac City Comic Con and almost getting "Hansel and Gretel'ed", this vertiginous duo break down the Mad Max Saga, including a 4 issue tie-in to Fury Road that Vertigo released in 2015. With a story by George Miller and writing credited to Mark Sexton (who also oversaw most of the art) and Nico Lathouris, this hard-to-find series fleshes out the world of Max, Furiousa, Immortan Joe and the like. Fun fact: It's actually up to about $300 on eBay right now! Happy hunting!
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Episode 58: Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Now that the next chapter in the Sandman Universe has dropped, we pick apart the new series, how it relates to the original characters and how well it stands on its own. We also briefly discuss James Gunn's new Superman movie and get far too personal with some stories that probably shouldn't have been told. Look, this isn't our best episode, I'll be honest. That said, it may be my favorite.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Episode 57: Tank Girl Commentary.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
While Sophia has a history with the character and an affinity for the movie, Colby has no such connection. As such, this episode is mostly spent asking questions of the film's baffling decisions, googling old issues of Cinescape magazine and deep-diving into the animation department's IMDb pages. Also, IMDb sucks now. Come for the movie talk, stay for the endless diversions.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Episode 56: Vertigo Hall of Fame & Emerald City Comic Con!
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
After discussing ECCC (where Colby got to meet 3 Vertigo all-stars, including legend Shelly Bond!!) and sifting through some news of hot takes and remakes, we begin discussing who are the most prolific and important creators that made Vertigo Comics into the iconoclastic, genre-mixing behemoth that it was. Did we miss your favorite? Do you agree with us 100%? Either way, let us know at VertigoVoices@gmail.com!
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Episode 55: Netflix Vs Vertigo - BODIES.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Maybe we're back on a more regular basis? Who knows?! Today we review, compare and contrast Si Spencer's comic series 'Bodies' with its television series adaptation from Netflix. While the two versions of the story share the same central conceit and major characters, they diverge in some serious ways. Listen along and find out how!
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Episode 54: The Vertigo Encyclopedia.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
We're back! Colby and Sophia return once more to catch up on DC's new Sandman series, discuss The Unstoppable Doom Patrol and then dive into some random pages of the invaluable reference book, The Vertigo Encyclopedia. Prepare yourselves, the diversions and sidetracks are many and varied this time round. Whatever, it's been a while.