Graphically Novel

Something completely different for our show, we sit down with Rich Johnson. He is a former DC Comics and Lion Forge Press VP, has been an Eisner Awards judge, writes for comics website The Beat, and founded and was co–publishing director of manga imprint Yen Press. And he's here to kick us into gear for our Hulk series with his book Hulk: Worldbreaker, Hero, Icon! Join us for his amazing stories not just limited to Hulk. Rich was instrumental in getting graphic novels into book stores in the late 90's and we all owe him a debt of gratitude. We are really proud of this episode!

Josh, Will, Anne and Jenn finish this series out with Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. How many people could have played Rufus? How ridiculous was this story in development? And finally, what did our hosts learn from this experience?

Anne, Jenn, Josh and Will are joined by Graphically Novel host Bear to talk about The Butterfly Effect! How did Bear, someone who hates time travel movies, like this one? Anne and Josh share their Joshua Jackson love and which was the best Kayleigh in this movie and why was it scarface crack whore Barbie?

Anne, Jenn, Josh and Will talk about one of Terry Gilliam's magnum opuses, 12 Monkeys. Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt take on a movie that has us wondering - is this time travel or a time loop? Or both? We also discuss anime, trauma and To Catch A Time Travelling Predator.

Anne, Jenn, Will and Josh discuss the 1960 classic The Time Machine! Victorian attitudes, white male privilege and Anne coins the term "Big, Dumb Sexy Baby" for our t-shirt design! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/41916854-big-dumb-sexy-baby?store_id=537057

Will, Anne and Josh gather and discuss what may be the most well-known time travel movie, Back To the Future! Lessons in Hollywood law, Thirsty Lorraine and we explore why this movie embarrassed Josh at a young age!

In our first episode, we introduce the concept of the limited series and tackle time loop movies and why they do NOT count as time travel! Join Josh, Will, Anne and Jenn as they laugh their way through their own Groundhog Day!

Josh, Bear and Jenn are joined by Rojir and Megan McCready for the last scheduled Graphically Novel episode - Resident Alien! What were the inspirations for the Sheriff Bart character, how amazing is Sahar and is there ANYONE other than Alan Tudyk who could make this show work?!?

Jenn, Josh and Bear are joined by our DC expert, Jennifer "Loopy" Smith-Pulsipher to talk all things Harleen Quinzel! We get deep into representation of voice actors, Jewish humor and gush about our love of Poison Ivy! A perfect episode to listen to while avoiding the Black Friday lines and eating Thanksgiving leftovers!

Jenn, Josh and Bear are joined by return guest JR Cillian Green to talk about Morbius. Echolocation and it's ability to allow flight, vampires in the Marvel universe(s) and those horrible post credits scenes that showed Sony did not understand the MCU at all.

Happy Halloween from Graphically Novel! Josh, Jenn and Bear are joined by special guest Jason L Blair to talk about Tales From the Crypt! Why isn't it more readily available? Is one of the episodes a prequel to So I Married An Axe Murderer? And what movies were SUPPOSED to be Tales From the Crypt movies? Also, if you want recommendations for horror movies, this is the episode for you! Lots of tricks throughout and a special treat at the end!

Jenn, Josh and Bear are joined once again by guest Dan Schaeffer to talk about Shang-Chi! How does casting factor into a movie like this? What are our favorite action and martial arts movies? And would Trevor have been as captivating if he wasn't played by Sir Ben Kingsley? Tune in to find out!

Bear, Jenn and Josh are joined by friend of the show, Loki Lott, to talk Black Lightning. We thought long and hard about doing this one, as none of the hosts are POC (except Josh but he hardly counts). In the end, the show touches on things that were simply too important not to discuss. Racial injustice, the use of the "n word" in media, why did they make the 70's look like the 50's and how CW is this show on the CW scale?

The entire Graphically Novel crew is here with Leia Cameron from RetConversations joining Jenn, Bear and Josh to talk about the sweet cinnamon bun - Captain America! They discuss what a mantle is versus a title or name, why MCU Sam was a better choice than Bucky to take the shield and everyone chooses their "most perfect" MCU movie (spoiler: Bear and Leia are no longer friends).

Bear, Jenn and Josh are joined by Jason Taylor to discuss the best of the solo Wolverine movies, Logan! They discuss the old Man Logan graphic novel, the perfect end to Hugh Jackman's Wolvie swan song and who could possibly take up the mantle in the MCU!

Bear, Jenn and Josh are joined by Mike "Hollywood" Tomasek and his wife Meredith Gerber to discuss Hawkeye! How did this comic gain the attention of someone who hates comic books? Did the series stack up? We discuss this and the current state of movies vs. TV in the MCU. This is a can't miss episode!

Bear, Josh and Jenn are joined by Luke Wieser to talk about The Punisher. From Dolph Lundgren to Jon Berenthal, the best Punisher is chosen. Also, some of the craziest Punisher storylines are discussed including the time Frank was sent back by God to be the Angel of Death. Yikes.

Jenn, Josh and Bear have returning guest David Harnois on to discuss Peacemaker, a show which came out of nowhere for us! Are we glad to see wrestlers becoming Hollywood stars? Why did James Gunn decide to pick this "hero"? And can we please have more gorilla chainsaw fights?

Josh, Jenn and Bear are joined by three-time guest Justin Stacy for the premiere of Season 7 - Moon Knight! How did the show do in addressing mental health and how does the comic approach it? How did the show lose then regain Bear and Jenn's attention? And what show does Josh consider a cocktease? Tune in to find out!

Bear, Josh and Jenn are joined by Luke Wieser for the Season Six finale - Howard the Duck! Pirating movies in the 80's, existentialism, Dr. Bong and how long would it take for you to think "I'm gonna *uck that duck"? More than usual, we will warn you this one has explicit content.