We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
Cowabunga dudes! Two weeks in a row getting a podcast out! This time the ComicPop Crew gets our shell on as we review and discuss Dave Green’s directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Dave Green – director, Paramount, 2016.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.
I know it’s been awhile. Work went sideways for a few months, but it’s kind of settling down now. With that in mind we are starting with an episode that was recorded during the transition featuring the ComicPop Crew having fun opening Hot Wheels Mystery Packs.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Hot Wheels Mystery Packs, Mattel, 2018.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Thunder Sped Up Version”, Lightning Dash McQueen, YouTube.
“Route 66”, Cars Original Soundtrack, John Mayer, Walt Disney Records, 2006.
The ComicPop Crew travel back to the “Old West”… well not exactly. We actually travel to an Apocalyptic Steampunk Old West flavored world. We have our six shooters blazing, along with supernaturalish powers, fighting cybernetic outlaws. Join us in discussing and reviewing Satoshi Shiki’s manga Riot and Riot Act 2.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Riot, Satoshi Shiki, Viz Entertainment, 1997.
Riot: Act Two, Satoshi Shiki, Viz Entertainment, 1997.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Wild Wild West”, Wild Wild West Soundtrack and Willennium LP, Will Smith – featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee, Overbrook-Interscope-Columbia, 1999.
“Wanted Dead or Alive”, Slippery When Wet LP, Bon Jovi, Mercury, 1987.
The ComicPop Crew goes back to the gaming realm of Yu-Gi-Oh! This time with the Duel Overload booster pack box. Join us as we dive into ten booster packs to see what new cards are coming in this card set of Ultra Rare level cards.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Overload Booster Pack Box, Konami, 2020. This set contains 100 Ultra Rare Cards and 6 Oversize Cards.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Knight of the Wind”, Sonic and the Black Knight Original Soundtrack, Crush 40, Sega 2012.
“Cry of the Dragons”, Cry of the Dragon LP, BrunuhVille featuring Sharm, BrunuhVille, 2014.
The ComicPop Crew gets to spend some time with author Varak Kaloustian, of the Young Adult Series The Legend of V. With any “Legend” the storytelling is adventurous and fantastical and we wouldn’t have it any other way. So join us on a fun trip through Varak’s “World” in The Legend of V.
What we visited about in this episode:
The Legend of V Book 1: The Solar System’s Prophecies, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2015.
The Legend of V Book 2: Triangle Corruption, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2017.
The Legend of V Book 3: Psycho Star Showdown, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2019.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Strangers Like Me”, Tarzan Soundtrack, Phil Collins, Walt Disney Records, 1999.
“One Call Away”, Nine Track Mind, Charlie Puth, Artist Partner Group, 2016.
The ComicPop Crew swoops back in time to World War II. Hitler is blazing a trail of conquest through Europe. However, some brave German men and women take stands to try and stop his actions. Operation Valkyrie is one such stand. Join us as we review and discuss Bryan Singer’s feature Valkyrie.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Valkyrie, Bryan Singer – director, United Artists, 2008.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.
Join the ComicPop Crew as Richard tests Jonathon and Logan’s knowledge on some of the compositions John Williams composed for many of the Scores he has provided for the music industry. See if you can name the movies, from Williams’ Scores, as fast as Logan and Jonathon. So everyone “have fun tonight”!
Item Reviewed:
For you to guess along with Logan and Jonathon as Richard spins the tunes.
Music Drops Used:
“Hollywood”, Crazy Love Hollywood Edition, Michael Buble, Reprise, 2010.
“Everybody Have Fun Tonight”, Mosaic, Wang Chung, Geffen Records, 1986.
This one gets away from us folks. Have a fun time listening to the ComicPop Crew spoil pretty much everything, as we discuss the animated feature The Angry Bird Movie, from directors, Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly.
What we reviewed in this episode:
The Angry Birds Movie, Clay Kaytis – Director, Fergal Reilly – Director, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2016.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.
“Friends”, The Angry Birds Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and If I’m Honest LP, Blake Shelton, Atlantic and Warner Bros. Nashville, 2016.
Come join us, on our not so round table, as the ComicPop Crew discuss an independent comic book project that Jonathon found for us. Jonathon went out on a quest to The Smallville ComicCon to meet new friends that bequeathed many treasures upon him. From his signature from Superman (Brandon Routh) to the bounty he shared with Logan and Richard. What bounty is this you ask? It’s the first promotional issue of The Ark: Awakening, part of the Celestial Universe, by Aaron Shaw and Marc Oliver.
What we reviewed in this episode:
The Ark: Awakening, Aaron Shaw – Story, Marc Oliver – Art, Aaron Shaw (Promotional Copy), 2019.
Music clips used in this episode:
“The Ace of Swords”, The Turn of a Friendly Card (Expanded Edition), Alan Parsons Project, Arista Records, 1980.
“Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.
The ComicPop Crew gets Chaotic with this review and discussion. Why get Chaotic? Because sometimes it just feels good to let go! To begin the Chaos, this episode is Part 1 of 3, because Hill and Knowlton Strategies, through Konami, have sent us a full box of Chaos Impact Booster Packs! So join us as we open the first 8 packs to see what we think of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs, Konami, 2019. This set contains 100 cards consisting of: 48 Commons; 20 Rares; 14 Super Rares; 10 Ultra Rares; and 8 Secret Rares.
Music clips used in this episode:
“Under the Sea”, Disney Goes Hardcore, The Ocean Cure, Ghost Killer Entertainment YouTube Channel, 2017.
“Legends Never Dire (ft. Against the Current), Worlds 2017, League of Legends YouTube Channel, 2017.