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Loikamania 135: Decade of Decadence II – The Events!

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This week, we celebrate the 90′s again, and we celebrate the events that defined the decade! Join Pat, Albert Ching, Ed Casey and Dave Kushner as we reminisce about the events of that decade. Deathmate! Their love will end all time! Age of Apocalypse! Infinity Gauntlet! Onslaught! Millenium 2001! Genesis! Wildstorm Rising! Fatal Attractions! And oh so many more!

Cover art by Jae Lee and Glynis Oliver, design by Chris Maze.

Music by The Revengineers and Faith No More.

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Twitter: twitter.com/albertxii
Newsarama: newsarama.com

Dave’s stuff:
http://daveloves90scomics.tumblr.com/
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckyLeftyArt
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Ed’s stuff:
http://bartdontlie.tumblr.com
http://aguywithsomemarvelcards.tumblr.com
https://twitter.com/edcasey
http://about.me/edcasey

Loikamania 134: Bradshaw versus Opena.

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This week, we try something a little different. I chat with TWO artists! Nick Bradshaw and Jerome Opena return to talk about art, storytelling in comics, the things we love about drawing and all kinds of fun stuff. We even throw some process talk in there, inking and digital talk and so much more!

Music by The Revengineers and Paper Tiger! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Nick Bradshaw, Laura Martin, Jerome Opena, and Dean White!

Jerome’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerome.opena
Jerome’s blog: artofcrom.blogspot.com

Buy Nick’s pages here: http://www.mightynib.com/bradshaw.html
Nick’s website: http://scaryhappenings.blogspot.com/
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Loikamania 133: Jonathan Hickman

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This week, Pat and Antonio welcome Jonathan Hickman back to the show! We catch up on Jon’s many projects, and talk about the end of his highly acclaimed run on Fantastic Four and FF. We then talk Manhattan Projects and his working relationship with artist Nick Pitarra. We go over his new project, East of West, and get updates on Secret and Feel Better Now. And of course, we talk Avengers and New Avengers. A fun and revealing show with one of the brightest minds in the comics biz today. Enjoy!

Music by The Revengineers and The Presets! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Jerome Opena and Dean White!

Jonathan on twitter: twitter.com/JHickman

Antonio’s twitter:twitter.com/antoniopcuneo
Antonio’s blog: http://readwatchedandseen.tumblr.com/

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Loikamania 132: Chris Burnham

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This week, Pat welcomes illustrator Chris Burnham to the show. We talk about his beginnings in the business, how he broke in, and his eventual collaborations with writers like Joe Casey and Grant Morrison. We also go through some process, the development of his art styles and so much more. Plus, he answers some listener questions!

Music by The Revengineers and The Mars Volta! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn!

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Loikamania 131: Kelly Sue DeConnick

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This week, I catch up with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and discuss her many projects. We talk about what’s in store for Captain Marvel as she’s grounded. We get into what makes Ghost tick. We discuss the real star of Avengers Assemble, and get a tease for Enemy Within. Plus, an update on Pretty Deadly, and so much more!

Music by The Revengineers and Thee Michelle Gun Elephant! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Ed Peterson!

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Kelly Sue’s website: http://kellysue.com
Kelly Sue on twitter: http://twitter.com/kellysue
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Loikamania 130: Robbi Rodriguez

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This week, Pat welcomes artist Robbi Rodriguez back to the show! We talk about his Frankie Get Your Gun webcomic, and discuss his upcoming Vertigo series Collider with writer Simon Oliver. We also talk about his other projects like Maintenance and Hazed, and of course, we squeeze in some pro-wrestling talk in there as well! Another fun show, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and Married With Sea Monsters! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Robbi Rodriguez!

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“Josephine” video performed by Married With Sea Monsters, directed by Robbi: http://youtu.be/FwIqWOCURtg

Loikamania 129: Gerry Duggan

 

Episode129_GerryDugganThis week, Pat is joined by Deadpool co-writer Gerry Duggan! We track his career from his beginnings as a convention goer to his current work on Marvel’s Deadpool with Brian Posehn. We talk about his long stint as a writer on G4 TV’s Attack of the Show, learn more on what’s coming in Deadpool, talk about the highly acclaimed Infinite Horizon, and even tease other future projects. A great chat with one of the nicest, and funniest guys in the biz.

Music by The Revengineers and Them Crooked Vultures! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Pat!

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Gerry’s website: http://gerryduggan.com/
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Loikamania 128: Elimination Chamber Preview

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Two shows this week! I am joined by Marvel’s Jim Viscardi and we preview the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber event! We talk about the matches, the build up, and of course, make some predictions. We also take some guesses on where the matches on this show will lead to. Plus, we talk briefly about the recently concluded Marvel creative retreat! Another fun show, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and Three Six Mafia! Cover design by Pat!

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Marvel website: marvel.com

Loikamania 127: Four Color Love Stories

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In this week’s Loikamania, I am joined by Albert and Meredith…and love is in the air. We talk about our favorite couples in comics. From our favorites to the most ridiculous ones, to the happy and the doomed. We get into what we love about these pairings, talk about what makes them great, and even talk about pairings we wouldn’t mind seeing! A fun show, so check it out!

Music by The Revengineers and Stars!

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Newsarama: newsarama.com
Meredith’s twitter: twitter.com/mplacko
Comics and Cupcakes podcast: http://cupcakesncomics.com/
Meredith’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/anaaesthetic
Takopop: http://takopop.com/

Loikamania 126: Comic Chatter

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This week, Pat and Adam talk about ALL the books they’ve been reading. We go over some of our favorites, and make some recommendations. We talk Young Avengers, The End Times of Bram and Ben, Fantastic Four, FF, New Avengers, Comeback, Chew, Wonder Woman, Indestructible Hulk, One Trick Rip-Off, All-New X-Men, Sweet Tooth, Todd the Ugliest Kid on Earth, Northlanders, DMZ, Mara, Walking Dead, Star Wars, Uncanny X-Force, Woodwork and Dial H! Lots of great comics out there! Enjoy!

Cover art by Dave Marquez and Marte Gracia, design by Chris Maze.

Music by The Revengineers and Tegan and Sara!

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Adam’s twitter: twitter.com/adamwitt
Adam’s podcast: comicswillbreakyourheart.tumblr.com