Vertigo Voices

Episode 18: Pilot Season - Preacher.

Today we begin a new miniseries looking at the pilots of Vertigo-based TV series starting with Preacher. This comic has been in some form of adaptation for a couple of decades. While I don't think the finished result sticks the landing 100%, it could have been a whole lot worse. So listen along as we watch the first episode of Preacher and get lost in various conversational segues. And come back next week for part 2 of Vertigo Voices: Pilot Season!

Episode 17: Sandman Cast and Terminal City.

We begin the episode with some huge announcements for Netflix's upcoming Sandman television series. From there, we head on over to Terminal City. Written by Dean Motter with art by Michael Lark, this series (and its sequel, Areal Graffiti) tells the story of the strange denizens of the retro futuristic, art deco metropolis of the title. We both loves this story. Check it out!  

Episode 16: Hindsight, 2020 Visions.

We look back at the media that we consumed in 2020, both old and new. After that, we dive into Jamie Delano's 2020 Visions, a 1997 series that predicted life in 2020. To quote Lou Stathis, "Today's fiction is just tomorrow's fact in a bad suit."

Episode 15: WW84: A Vertigo Adaptation.

We're back from winter break! Now that our hibernation has subsided, we take a look at Vertigo Comics adaptation Wonder Woman 1984. Patty Jenkins returns to helm this sequel to her last Wonder Woman film and muddy the timeline of the DCEU even more. You may be wondering how this is a Vertigo adaptation. Well, listen along and find out!

Episode 14: Neverwhere.

We look at the multiple incarnations of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, paying particular attention to the Vertigo Comic series by Mike Carey and Glenn Fabry. This is a remarkable story in how often it's been adapted but how little changes in each retelling. Listen to us try to decipher why that is and provide exactly zero definitive answers.

Episode 13: The Nobody.

We're back and talking about Jeff Lemire's The Nobody. This contemporary take on Wells' The Invisible Man re-stages the story into mid-western America for a solid and contemplative look at connection and loneliness. 

Episode 12: LXG Commentary.

We watched The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. While it's nowhere near the genius of Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill's comic, it's still dumb fun. Which can be fine on occasion. Prepare for quite a few Sean Connery impressions.

Episode 11: The Dangerous Habits of John Constantine.

We discuss what is arguably the most well regarded Hellblazer storyline and also one of Vertigo's favorite stories in general: Garth Ennis and Will Simpson's Dangerous Habits. Supernatural threats are secondary to the reality of lung cancer in this excellent storyline. Listen and be sure to wish Neil Gaiman a happy birthday!

Episode 10: Noir-vember Spectacular Sandman Mystery Theatre!

We're back to a regular recording this week with a look at Matt Wagner and Guy Davis's first volume of Sandman Mystery Theatre. We discuss the social issues underpinning the series and the broader historical perspective the series provides. Colby also discusses his final thoughts on the Sandman audio drama. Listen and enjoy!

Episode 9: Oct-Horror and The Lost Boys Sequel.

Be careful listening to this episode because it's likely cursed. After dealing with hours of mic problems, I found that a majority of our recording was corrupted somehow. So we hastily recorded a new episode over the phone and I Frankensteined the audio together. It's not great, but it's something. Anyway, we talk about Tim Seeley's Lost Boy's sequel and Halloween movies.