Vertigo Voices

Episode 28: Vertigo Adaptations We Want To See.

We put together lists of Vertigo comic series that we feel should be adapted into film or television. Listen along as we explain why our choices would make great viewing!

Episode 27: Vertigo's Human Target.

After some DC movie news and an official apology, we begin looking at Milligan and Biukovic's 1999 Human Target mini-series. Unlike the television pilot that we watched earlier, this is a story about identity and larger societal issues sprinkled with over-the-top, hollywood style action. While we don't quite agree on how well it works in the end, overall it's definitely a fun ride. If you watched the TV series (either of them, really) then listen along and find out the differences between Christopher Chance on the page and on the screen.

Episode 26: The Snyder Cut - Part 2.

We dive back into the longest and most R-rated kid's movie ever made. Picking up where we left off, the two of us continue discussing the plot before digging into the psychological underpinnings of comic book characters and their adaptations. Plus, if you wrote in about Snyder's Justice League, then we read your comment today! Gotta keep that audience engagement going. Enjoy!

Episode 25: The Snyder Cut - Part 1.

The time is finally upon us. Zack Snyder's Justice League is here. After some quick retractions and corrections (nobody's perfect) we dive head first into the deepest (well, longest) superhero movie ever made. What were our thoughts? Which version was better? Did The Flash get less annoying? Listen along and find out! Also, because of the sheer size of this piece of media, we've had to cut the review into two parts. Apologies.

Episode 24: Pilot Season - Doom Patrol.

We dive back into the semi-regular series on Vertigo Pilots with Doom Patrol! Originally created for the DC streaming app, this series mixes and matches the best aspects of the team's comic book histories while being firmly centered on bold character development. Listen along as we watch the pilot episode and barely address what's on the screen in front of us. Enjoy!

Episode 23: Fables - The Wolf Among Us.

After some Sandman casting and Suicide Squad news, we dive into the Fables video game and subsequent comic adaptation, The Wolf Among Us. While it may not be written by Bill Willingham, it's still a great look into the world of the legends in exile and makes for a solid entry point for new readers. Give it a listen!

Episode 22: Pilot Season - Swamp Thing.

Pilot Season continues as we watch the first episode of Swamp Thing's second live action series. The sets and body horror are on full display, it's just too bad that Swampy doesn't show up until the final 40 seconds. Give it a listen and enjoy!

Episode 21: The Vertigo Mystery Box!

Today we dive into a mystery box. What's in the mystery box? You'll just have to listen and find out!

Episode 20: Pilot Season - Human Target.

Pilot Season continues as we watch the pilot of the 2010 Human Target series. Can you make a valid and interesting adaptation of something while ignoring the core tenants of what it's based on? We'll try to sort that out...poorly.

Episode 19: Pilot Season - Constantine.

We both agree that this was a pretty solid series that didn't get the initial love that it deserved. While there's some things that don't quite work in the pilot, later episodes smoothed those out as the show progressed and grew. Give it a listen and give the series a watch!