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Doughnuts and Top Cow Episode 7 – Artifacts #5

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Artifacts begins its second story arc with issue #5 . . . and a new artist: Whilce Portacio! Josh and John walk through the book and try their hand at guessing some potential story elements coming up.

We also talk about where some of these characters have met before: Ripclaw and the Darkness and Aphrodite IV and Cyber-Force.

Donuts this week are from Oakhouse Bakery in Madison, WI.

Music on this episode is “Donut Man” by the Dickies. Podsafe music courtesy of MusicAlley. Check them out and buy the track, if you’re so inclined!

Thanks, as always to Westfield Comics for their support!

Doughnuts and Top Cow Episode 6 – Why Top Cow?

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Josh and John tackle the truths and rumors surrounding the Top Cow books. Is there a House Style? Does Top Cow live up to its reputation? Or are they much more than that?

We kick around the answers, along with feedback from listener Russ Hagan, quotes from Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablick, and friend of the show Lenny Cooper.

Here are some links to enhance your enjoyment! We talked about the series Fell (I know, not Top Cow, but it comes up), Madame Mirage, Down, and Wanted.

Doughnuts this week are excellent. They come from Lane’s Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin.

Music on this episode is “Donut Man” by the Dickies. Podsafe music courtesy of MusicAlley. Check them out and buy the track, if you’re so inclined!

Thanks, as always to Westfield Comics for their support!

Doughnuts and Top Cow Episode 5 – Witchblade 140 and 141

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Josh and John walk through the 2-issue story from Witchblade 140 and 141. We also announce the winner of our January contest and kick off a new contest.

We also look at where Sara last ran into Samantha from Hunter-Killer. Plus we take a look at where Aphrodite IV fits into the mix.

This week’s doughnuts are from PDQ, a convenience store and gas station chain in Southeastern Wisconsin and beyond. Thanks for to Jimmy PS Hayes for the idea.

Music on this episode is “Donut Man” by the Dickies. Podsafe music courtesy of MusicAlley. Check them out and buy the track, if you’re so inclined!

Thanks, as always to Westfield Comics for their support!

Doughnuts and Top Cow Episode 4 – Artifacts #4

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The first story arc ends, and Josh and John are fully hooked! This episode walks through Artifacts #4, finding the next “Killer Moment” of this series.

We talk about the Artifacts playing card teaser info on Twitter, with interesting statements here and here

We also ponder a question event writer Ron Marz posed in an interview.

This week’s doughnuts are from Krispy Kreme!

Doughnuts and Top Cow Episode 3 – Artifacts 2 and 3

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Third time’s a charm! Josh and John talk about issues 2 and 3 of Artifacts, identifying what they are calling the “Killer Moment” of each issue – that moment in a comic that makes your draw drop, A “Killer Moment” doesn’t always have killing involved . . . but sometimes it does.

There’s still time to enter our contest and win the foil cover printing of Artifacts #1 signed by Ron Marz! Listen for details.

Donuts this week are from Scott’s Pastry Shoppe in Middleton, WI.

Thanks go out to Westfield Comics! Come visit if you get to Madison, or you can shop online.

Doughnuts and Top Cow Episode 2 – Artifacts #1

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John and Josh return to take a look at the Artifacts Crossover event, beginning with #1!

While we’re focusing on the Artifacts storyline in these early shows, we have plans to dig into other areas of the Top Cow Universe, as well! We review some listener feedback, including a question about what we are currently reading and in which format.

Josh unveils a new contest this week. Get your entries in by January 31, and a winner will be chosen from the random correct entry! Listen to the show to get the contest details. You can win a signed copy of Artifacts #1 foil cover signed by series writer Ron Marz!

Donuts this week are from the Greenbush Bakery in Madison, WI.

Music on this episode is “Donut Man” by the Dickies. Podsafe music courtesy of MusicAlley. Check them out and buy the track, if you’re so inclined!

Doughnuts and Top Cow Episode 1 – Intro to Top Cow

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John and Josh start talking about all things Top Cow! The Top Cow Universe is rich and has come a long way from its early days. In this episode, they eat some doughnuts and take a look at the current state of their three most popular characters: the Witchblade, the Darkness, and the Angelus.

This episode touches on Artifacts 0, leading into the main crossover event for Top Cow – Artifacts.

Music on this episode is “Donut Man” by the Dickies. Podsafe music courtesy of MusicAlley. Check them out and buy the track, if you’re so inclined!