Under the Comic Covers
52: They're Not Like Us #3; Chew #46; Jay Faerber Interview

Happy birthday to us!!

This week, Under the Comic Covers turns one, and to celebrate we discuss Eric Stephenon and Simon Gane's They're Not Like Us #3, and take a bite our of John Layman and Rob Guillory's tasty confection, Chew #46. We also are pleased to share our interview with Jay Faeber, author of Copperhead, Graveyard Shift, Secret Identities, and many other titles.

As you can imagine, this is just the tip of the iceberg (that is untrue... the interview and the two books take up the majority of the episode). We also answer your emails, and Grace features Ryan Ferrier and Valentin Ramon's D4ve from IDW in our Top of the Stack Segment.

All of this for the low low price of nothing whatsoever.

Chapters

  1. Intro   (0:00)    
  2. UtCC News of the Week   (3:39)
  3. They're Not Like Us #3   (9:13)
  4. They're Not Like Letters, They're Emails   (35:45)
  5. Chew #46   (46:56)
  6. Chew on This Email  (1:10:46)
  7. Jay Faerber Interview   (1:17:45)
  8. Top of the Stack: D4ve   (1:49:01)
  9. End   (1:53:31)

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Category:comics -- posted at: 11:35pm PDT

51: Manifest Destiny #13; Wayward, Vol 1; Jim Zub Interview

This week, Under the Comic Covers returns to the wild frontier with Chris Dingess and Matthew Roberts' Manifest Destiny #13 as they begin a new arc, and introduce a new book to our roster with Jim Zub and Steve Cummings' Wayward, Vol 1: String Theory... and as an added bonus, we share our interview with Jim Zub and get that much more in depth with this fantastic title from Image Comics.

As always, we answer your letters, and discuss a couple of new titles in our Top of the Stack segment. Mr. Blahg talks about The Empty by Jimmie Robinson and Grace brings out Secret Identities by Jay Faerber and Brian Joines.

Chapters

  1. Intro   (0:00)    
  2. UtCC News of the Week   (3:42)
  3. Manifest Destiny #13   (14:11)
  4. Manifest Letters   (36:16)
  5. Jim Zub Interview  (39:42)
  6. Wayward, Vol 1: String Theory   (1:32:04)
  7. Wayward Letters   (2:00:21)
  8. Top of the Stack: The Empty; Secret Identities   (2:05:47)
  9. End   (2:18:50)

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Category:comics -- posted at: 11:59pm PDT

50: The Walking Dead #137; Sweet Tooth, Vol 4: Endangered Species

This week, Under the Comic Covers is happy to discuss two perennial favorites, The Walking Dead #137: A Future Uncertain and Sweet Tooth, Vol 4: Endangered Species.

Things get weird in the Hilltop as Carl loses something a bit more precious than his iconic hat, and Gus and Jeppard bond in some very tender moments... so an all around sweet episode, if it weren't for all the weird licking and bear attacks. But other than that... and the murder attempt and infectious disease... these are two very happy and sweet issues from Image Comics. Perfect material to curl up with your loved one on Valentine's Day and prepare to be single the next day. (kidding)

Of course, that isn't all there is. We also answer your emails and grab an issue off of the Top of the Stack. This week, Grace chooses Scott McCloud's graphic novel, The Sculptor... and Mr. Blahg goes with Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham's Nameless.

Chapters

  1. Intro   (0:00)    
  2. The Walking Dead #137: A Future Uncertain   (4:48)
  3. Hilltop Express (Letters)   (30:13)
  4. Sweet Tooth, Vol 4: Endangered Species   (44:26)
  5. Sweet Tooth Gazette (Again... Letters)  (1:12:06)
  6. Top of the Stack: The Sculptor; Nameless   (1:21:18)
  7. End   (1:32:15)

Any questions, comments, or glasses of poison free wine can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com

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Category:comics -- posted at: 12:41am PDT

49: Saga #25; Nailbiter #10; Joshua Williamson Interview

This week Under the Comic Covers goes over Saga #25, Nailbiter #10 and is very pleased to present an interview with Joshua Williamson, author of Nailbiter, Birthright, and Ghosted.

After it's three month hiatus, Saga returns to its constant glory and delivers an emotional kick in the gut... while Nailbiter completes in second arc with an issue so full of action you may very well think this could be the entire arc all at once. And as a very special treat, Joshua Williamson takes some time to discuss his history in comics, what's coming up in Nailbiter, and fills us in on all the details of Birthright that Mr. Blahg is too dense to figure out on his own.

In addition to all of that goodness, we answer your emails and go over some of the news of the week.

Chapters

  1. Intro   (0:00)    
  2. UtCC News of the Week   (2:01)
  3. Saga #25   (12:14)
  4. Saga Letters   (37:00)
  5. Nailbiter #10  (45:42)
  6. Nailbiter Letters   (59:58)
  7. Joshua Williamson Interview   (1:08:43)
  8. End   (1:48:35)

Any questions, comments, or flasks of dragon semen can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com

You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822

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Category:comics -- posted at: 11:28pm PDT

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