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The original Captain Marvel is back. 'Nuff said! Art: Ed McGuinness The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Captain_Marvel_001.jpg

Three of the six comics Tim and drqshadow reviewed this week were Avengers: The Initiative #5, The Last Fantastic Four Story and Silver Surfer: Requiem #4. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-008

After a short hiatus, Des and Mike return with reviews of Abyss #1, Atomic Robo #1, Mice Templar #1, Neozoic #1 and Strangeland: Seven Sins #1. Though three of these premier issues won't be released until October, the duo strongly recommends ordering them now! Which ones received the stamp of approval? Listen to find out. [ 57:01 || 26.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_151.mp3

After a short hiatus, Des and Mike return with reviews of Abyss #1, Atomic Robo #1, Mice Templar #1, Neozoic #1 and Strangeland: Seven Sins #1. Though three of these premier issues won't be released until October, the duo strongly recommends ordering them now! Which ones received the stamp of approval? Listen to find out. [ 57:01 || 26.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_151.mp3

It is an interesting time in the horror genre right now. It might have more to do with my heightened awareness of genre conventions or it may be that the Internet has laid the entire genre bare, but we are at a time when we can almost predict the zeitgeist for horror films. "Torture porn" has come and gone, so what's the next trend Hollywood will exploit? Let's take a look. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-45

After a cryptic announcement, Jenny and Mike finally recap Wizard World Chicago 2007. [ 1:24:04 || 38.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_150.mp3

Wildstorm: Stormfront, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 43:55 || 20.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_149.mp3

Someone gave the hilarious "Almost Got 'Im" a perfect score. Both James and Mike are surprised by the sorrow they feel for the Penguin in "Birds of a Feather." "What is Reality?" marks the second appearance of the Riddler. Batman apparently shops at Hot Topic, as evidenced by his behavior in "I Am the Night." And two crucial Batman: The Animated Series characters are introduced in "Off Balance." [ 1:54:27 || 52.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_009.mp3

Avatar Press Panel, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 47:25 || 21.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_148.mp3

Another week, another group of early comic book reviews. This time the crew reviews Astonishing X-Men #22, Thunderbolts #116, World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #2 and five more issues. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-007

Cup O' Joe, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:07:43 || 31.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_147.mp3

Is he one of the most maligned filmmakers of his generation or is he misunderstood? Is his latest film, Postal, offensive for the sake of being offensive or is it an important satirical jab in a post-9/11 society? Read on, you may be surprised to learn it's all of the above. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-44

Zenescope Presents: What it Takes to Make it in Comics, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:03:27 || 29.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_146.mp3

Marvel: Civil War and Remembrance, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:16:23 || 34.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_145.mp3

As four more issues of Countdown (43, 42, 41 and 40) are dissected, Des proposes a theory so shocking it has to be true, Mike rants about inconsistent artwork, the duo praises one of the artists to the heavens and Mike has a message for Countdown / DC apologists. [ 4:25:06 || 121.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_144.mp3

Paul Jenkins: From Comics to Video Games and Film, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:20:49 || 37.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_143.mp3

DCU: New Worlds Order, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:01:18 || 28.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_142.mp3

Wraith is about to kick all sorts of alien butt! Art: Clint Langley The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Wraith_001.jpg

Davinder Brar and Desmond Reddick were in town recently to promote their forthcoming comic book, Aegis. So Jenny and Mike sat them down for a fun, informal interview. [ 58:23 || 26.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_141.mp3

Vertigo: From the Edge, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 58:59 || 27.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_140.mp3

Tim and drqshadow handle writing chores this week, covering 12 comics, including New X-Men #41, Sub-Mariner #3, Super-Villain Team-Up / M.O.D.O.K.'s 11 #2, Terror, Inc. #1 and Wolverine: Origins #16. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-006

Mondo Marvel, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:12:51 || 33.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_139.mp3

The Wizard Q and A: Mark Millar, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:04:40 || 29.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_138.mp3

Recently Jenny and Mike had the chance to speak with Mike Kingston, author of the forthcoming comic book Headlocked. Listen in to hear the writer's thoughts about wrestling, comic books and how they're not that dissimilar. [ 47:55 || 21.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_137.mp3

DC Nation, a Wizard World Chicago 2007 panel. [ 1:00:06 || 27.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_136.mp3