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Comics Playground 26: Aw Yeah, Return!

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After a year off, the Comics Playground is re-open! In this episode, Ryan catches everyone up to speed on the big return before talking about some movie trailers and previews of interest. After a review of Dreamwork’s Megamind, Ryan is joined by his daughter for a comic book review of Toy Story and then gives his own review of Doug TenNapel’s Ghostopolis. Just when you think you’ve had enough fun, Micah Griffin-Lundy of the Geek Brunch podcast joins the show for a conversation spotlighting (aw yeah) Tiny Titans! The boys continue on from there, talking about Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam, Young Justice, Cartoon Network Action Pack!, Jason Shiga’s Meanwhile, and Guardians of Ga’Hoole, among other topics. So strap yourself in for some fun as a new chapter begins for the Comics Playground!

Comics Playground Episode 23: Insert Witty Title Here (repost)

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Ryan usually writes the show notes but this time Eric will take a crack at it. Won’t be nearly as clever or pun filled but hey, this episode features Chris Eliopoulos’ first appearance as part time co-host. Chris is a prolific comic book letterer and writer of the Franklin Richards 1-shots and Lockjaw and The Pet Avengers from Marvel Comics. Join us as we discuss the illustrious career of Chris and then talk about some of the comics we have read. Ryan and Chris loved Amulet and Eric finally weighs in on Boom Studios’ The Muppet Show and The Incredibles. We wrap up with some insight into comic book lettering.

Comics Playground Episode 23: Insert Witty Title Here

Comics Playground

Ryan usually writes the show notes but this time Eric will take a crack at it. Won’t be nearly as clever or pun filled but hey, this episode features Chris Eliopoulos’ first appearance as part time co-host. Chris is a prolific comic book letterer and writer of the Franklin Richards 1-shots and Lockjaw and The Pet Avengers from Marvel Comics. Join us as we discuss the illustrious career of Chris and then talk about some of the comics we have read. Ryan and Chris loved Amulet and Eric finally weighs in on Boom Studios’ The Muppet Show and The Incredibles. We wrap up with some insight into comic book lettering.

Comics Playground Episode 22 – Revelations!

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In this episode, Ryan reveals his thoughts about two new titles from BOOM! Kids: “The Muppet Show” and “The Incredibles”, Eric reveals his love for “Tellos”, they both reveal their feelings about movies like “Monsters Vs. Aliens” going 3-D, Ryan reveals some upcoming Marvel toy news, and the new special guest host reveals… himself! It’s the reveal that sure to break the internet in half (or at least the small section devoted to all ages comic book podcasts)