2 in 1 Showcase Episode 288: Free Comic Book Day Preview 2013

Next week is Free Comic Book Day 2013, and once again, Blake and Erin are here to walk you through the books being offered. What are this year’s can’t-miss titles? What are books you’ve never heard of that may be worth your time? And what special treat has Blake cooked up for you guys? Contact [...]

2 in 1 Shot #7: Comics Kick Ass Week

Our pal Adam from the Graphic Panels Podcast has declared the week before Free Comic Book Day, beginning April 29, to be Comics Kick Ass Week — a time to celebrate what we love about comics, and we here at the Showcase are going to tell you how to help spread the word. Blake talks [...]

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 284: Where Are OUR Comics?

This week, Blake and Kenny sit down to chat about comic book news — the new Green Lantern creative teams, the return of Power Girl’s classic costume, George Romero bringing his zombies to Marvel Comics, and more! Then, with a little help from our Facebook friends, we pick into big properties that are NOT currently [...]

2 in 1 Shots #4: A Disney-Pointing Revelation

Blake’s world is mildly shattered this week as a practice of Disney’s in comic book publishing comes to light. He picks himself up with some comforting news about Thom Zahler’s Love and Capes, and wraps it up with a shout-out to Witch Doctor: Mal Practice. Contact us with comments, suggestions, or anything else at Showcase@CXPulp.com! [...]

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 282: Abrams, Star Wars and Movie Chatter

This week Blake and Erin sit down to talk about the big news from Lucasfilm — J.J. Abrams to direct Star Wars Episode VII. We explain why we’re cautiously optimistic about this development before we get into other comic-to-screen news, including the end of the Chew TV show, the cancellations of Young Justice and Green [...]

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 281: The 2012 Year in Review

It’s finally here, friends… the Showcase crew goes through everything interesting in the world of comics and pop culture for the past 12 months! This mammoth podcast touches on Marvel Now!, the New 52, The Walking Dead, hit movies, not-so-hit movies, LEGO, Aquaman, Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Hello Kitty and virtually everything [...]

2-in-1 Shot #2: Disney, Star Wars, and Gail Simone’s Christmas Miracle

It’s time for your next 2-in-1 Shot! Now that Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm is final, what does that mean for Dark Horse’s Star Wars comics? And how is Fantagraphics still doing such beautiful Disney comics right now? Also, after Gail Simone was fired from Batgirl, DC has announced her replacement… Gail Simone! Blake also hits [...]

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 280: A Very MSTie Christmas

As the Yuletide spirit warms the cockles of our hearts, the Showcase boys get together for their annual Christmas marathon. This year we’re peeking into two episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and Santa Claus, along with two RiffTrax holiday treats, Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny and Magic Christmas [...]

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 277: The 2012 Holiday Movie Preview

Delayed a few days by technical difficulties, the Showcase is back! This week, Blake and Erin talk about the big Disney/Lucasfilm news before diving into the big movie releases of November and December. James Bond returns! Peter Jackson takes us back to Middle-Earth! Lincoln rises from the grave or something! And lest we forget: Cirque [...]

Weekly Recommendations: Fury Don’t Play That

Happy 4th of July, people! And yes, BSI Comics is open during the Fourth of July.  Is there anything more patriotic than going to your favorite local comic shop and reading one of the first truly American genres of literature? Was that cheap? It felt a little cheap, but come and get some comics for [...]