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Cable and Deadpool #50, Mighty Avengers #9, Ultimate Human #2, Ultimate X-Men #91 and Wolverine: Origins #22 are the five comic books reviewed this week by Des and Mike. One of these books splits the guys right down the middle. Can you guess which one? [ 56:16 || 25.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_195.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick interviews writer, director and star of the vampire comedy Revamped, Jeff Rector. Then he reviews Dead of Night Featuring Man-Thing #1 from Marvel Comics. Some news and updates on the podcast itself. Tunes include: "Gates of Delirium" by Midnight Syndicate, "Baby You're a Pain in the Neck" by The Cowgirl Wranglers, "Bloodsucking Freaks" by The Browns, "In the Dead of Night" by The Order and "Blood" by Emigrate. RIP Steve Gerber. [ 1:10:46 || 32.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_025.mp3

It's February Previews time! Plus, Jenny and Mike answer a few e-mails, including one about slumping Amazing Spider-Man sales. Mike also plays a very amusing review recorded by Rob Briscoe from the Uncanny X-Cast. [ 1:04:34 || 29.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_194.mp3

Before the Peter Milligan / Mike Allred reboot, the only time I read X-Force was when issues tied into larger events, such as "Fatal Attractions," "Phalanx Covenant," the Onslaught saga and "Operation: Zero Tolerance." Maybe it was the impossibly large guns, exaggerated bodies or silly poses, but of all the X-books Marvel was publishing, X-Force was the one which never caught my eye. Even when the series hit the road and made the Liefeld era a thing of the past, I couldn't be bothered to care. So then, why did I buy into the hype leading into this new X-Force series? And more importantly, did the first issue live up to the hype? The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/marvel/x-men/x-force-01

The brand new Incredible Hulk is about to kick Iron Man's ass! Art: Ed McGuinness The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Iron_Man_001.jpg

The guys review seven comic books this week, including Black Panther #34, New Avengers #38, Nova Annual #1 and Punisher War Journal #16. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-030

This week Des and Mike took a look at Fantastic Four #554 (the first of 16 issues by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch), Fantastic Four: The Lost Adventure (a hidden "gem" by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and friends), Ghost Rider #20 (in which Jason Aaron and Roland Boschi began their run), Marvel Adventures Hulk #8 (starring the Defenders) and Punisher: Force of Nature (wherein the Punisher stalks three men lost at sea). [ 1:00:26 || 27.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_193.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick steps on broken branches and pushes brush out of his face while the wind stirs up terror. He also holds back his unexplainable nausea to review Forest Primeval and Hell's Ground (Zibahkhana). Tunes include: "Doctor Finkelstein / In the Forest" by Danny Elfman (The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack), "Forest" by System of a Down and "Tree of Woe" by Basil Poledouris (Conan the Barbarian score).[ 44:16 || 20.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_024.mp3

The original Youngblood wasn't a good comic. We all know this, so let's not pretend otherwise. Yeah, yeah. Upon debuting, it might have sold over a million copies, but sales don't indicate quality. If that were the case, Joe Casey wouldn't have re-scripted the original series for the forthcoming hardcover. (See, even Rob Liefeld knows the book sucked.) So then why does it keep coming back? Do people like the concept and characters? Do they associate the title with an exciting era? Or is it that they like to see train wrecks, and figure anything with Youngblood for a title is destined for Derail City? If it's the latter, I have bad news for you: this new Youngblood series is a smooth ride. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/image/you...d/youngblood-01

Until recently Witchblade wasn't on my radar. To me, it was just another cheesecake book spawned in the 1990s. That it lasted this long was a surprise. Whereas most other female-led books from that era faded away after an initial burst of popularity, Witchblade currently has 115 issues in the can -- and the forthcoming creative team has committed themselves to the title until #150, so obviously Top Cow is doing something right. Yet I still wrote it off, longevity be damned! The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/image/wit...lade-witch-hunt

At last, the time has come for James and Mike to discuss Superman: The Animated Series! First up, the three-part origin story "The Last Son of Krypton." [ 1:40:37 || 46.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_021.mp3

Annihilation: Conquest #4, Moon Knight #15, Ms. Marvel #24, Omega: The Unknown #5 and Silver Surfer: In Thy Name #4 are the five books the guys reviewed this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-029

Of the five comics Des and Mike reviewed this week -- Clandestine #1, Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness #1, Marvel Illustrated: Moby Dick #1, The Twelve #2 and Uncanny X-Men #495 -- it's suggested that two be added to your pull list, and one is said to be a "modern classic in the making." Also, a Marvel Illustrated book finally impresses both men. [ 1:03:14 || 28.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_192.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick bitches about work and reviews Right At Your Door and Hostel II before digging into some feedback. Tunes included: "Westwood Fallout" by Amen, "Ricky's Hand" by Fad Gadget and "Weapon and the Wound" by Days of the New. Send in your feedback, I dare you! [ 49:47 || 22.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_023.mp3

Ewoks, Captain America #34, vacations, birthdays and fanboys are discussed. Oh yeah, Jenny and Mike also review the Danny Boyle film Sunshine. [ 1:36:40 || 44.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_191.mp3

This week the plan was to review Madrox: Multiple Choice, the miniseries that launched the superbly written X-Factor. But then I realized my hardcover collection would be arriving next week, and I'd much rather review it after having said book in-hand. (Oh how I can't wait to crack it open!) So then I thought about covering Witchblade: Witch Hunt, the collection Top Cow recently sent me for review. I even went so far as to start a review, but then I lost the damn file. Discouraged and not wanting to start over, I searched for something else. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/dc/vertigo/fables-01

This isn't your grandpa's Captain America! Art: Alex Ross The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Cap_003.jpg

In which the Ultimate Universe finally gets to experience the joys of an all-expansive ginormous crossover that will change! Things! FOREVER! (A little.) The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/marvel/ul.../ultimate-power

This week the guys review eight comic books, including Avengers: The Initiative #9, Daredevil #104, Mighty Avengers #8, New Avengers Annual #2 and Ultimate Spider-Man #118. Plus, Tim Glancy makes his return! The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-028

After Mike makes an announcement about episode 200, he and Des review five comic books slated for release this week: The Darkness #2, Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #32, Spider-Man: With Great Power... #1, What If? Spider-Man vs. Wolverine and Witchblade #114. [ 1:04:22 || 29.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_190.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick goes over his top five novels, comics, DVD releases, theatrical features and straight-to-DVD features of the year. He then goes on to ramble about what he's looking forward to in 2008. Tunes include: "Dead Babies" by Iced Earth, "Midnight Train" by Ghoultown, "Goin' Down to Dunwich" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Spectral Mist" by Midnight Syndicate, "The Eaters of the Dead" by The Order of the Fly and "He's Back (the Man Behind the Mask)" by Alice Cooper. Let me know what you think of these lists. Send your praise and hate mail in droves. [ 59:28 || 27.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_022.mp3

Mike rants about the way the media handled Heath Ledger's death, Jenny reveals her sexy side and together they review the Skinwalkers DVD. [ 1:15:07 || 34.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_189.mp3

James Deaux returns with the third installment of his wildly popular Symphony and Animetallica AMV series. This time he juxtaposes Metallica's "The Thing That Should Not Be" and "Fuel" with clips from When They Cry / Higurashi and Akira. Warning: Mature content [ 12:18 || 258 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/videos/deaux/sympho...etallica-03.wmv

How far will Batman go to protect Gotham City and the world? More importantly, how far will he go to protect his family? That's the question Paul Dini asks and deftly answers in Detective Comics #840, the epilogue of the recent "The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul" storyline. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/dc/batman...tive-comics-840

Before beginning their coverage of Superman: The Animated Series, James and Mike take one last look at Batman: The Animated Series. Along the way they answer a host of e-mails, play a very special recording, talk about their favorite moments and, finally, reevaluate some of their scores. [ 1:58:49 || 54.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_020.mp3