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Ep 23 ComicPopping Manga Style with Anti-Magic: The 35th Test Platoon

A military academy is hard enough to get through and now magic is thrown into the mix.  These new trainees have to face people that have magical powers when out on the battlefield.  How can regular soldiers face magic users?  But wait some are lucky enough to have Relic Eaters.  What are Relic Eaters you ask?  Logan and Richard discuss this in their review of Touki Yanagimi’s and Youhei Yasumura’s Anti-Magic: The 35th Test Platoon – The Complete Missions.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Anti-Magic: The 35th Test Platoon – The Complete Missions, Touki Yanagimi – story, Youhei Yasumura – art, Seven Seas Entertainment, 2017.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Born for This”, Carry On LP, The Score, Republic Records, 2019.
  2. “Soldiers”, True Love Never Dies LP, Otherwise, Century Media Records, 2012.

Links:

Seven Seas Entertainment Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 22 ComicPop Gets Animated with Ruin Explorers: Fam & Ihrie

Are you ready for some exploring?  The ComicPop Crew are!  What will we discover as we visit the different ruins with Fam & Ihrie.  Join us as we review and discuss director Takeshi Mori’s Ruin Explorers: Fam & Ihrie.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Ruin Explorers: Fam & Ihrie, Takeshi Mori – director, Section 23, 2013.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Magical Beat”, Ruin Explorer: Fam & Ihrie Opening, Rika Matsumoto, 1995.
  2. “Dear Myself”, Ruin Explorer: Fam & Ihrie Closing, Kumi Konno, 1995.

Links:

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

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Ep 23 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Overload Booster Pack Box

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:

  1. 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:

  1. “Knight of the Wind”, Sonic and the Black Knight Original Soundtrack, Crush 40, Sega 2012.
  2. “Cry of the Dragons”, Cry of the Dragon LP, BrunuhVille featuring Sharm, BrunuhVille, 2014.

Links:

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Website

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Website

Konami Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

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Ep 91 ComicPop Visits with Varak Kaloustian Discussing His Series “The Legend of V”

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:

  1. The Legend of V Book 1: The Solar System’s Prophecies, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2015.
  2. The Legend of V Book 2: Triangle Corruption, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2017.
  3. The Legend of V Book 3: Psycho Star Showdown, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2019.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Strangers Like Me”, Tarzan Soundtrack, Phil Collins, Walt Disney Records, 1999.
  2. “One Call Away”, Nine Track Mind, Charlie Puth, Artist Partner Group, 2016.

Links:

The Legend of V Website

The Legend of V Facebook Page

Varak Kaloustain’s Twitter Page

Varak Kaloustain’s Instagram Page

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

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Ep 19 ComicPopping Manga Style with World Trigger

Two young men from two different world’s become fast friends. The friendship between Osamu and Yuma is an unconventional one, not just because they are from two different worlds, but because these two worlds are basically at war with each other. Will their friendship survive and/or save their worlds? See what we think as we discuss Daisuke Ashihara’s “World Trigger, Vol. 1”.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list. Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording. Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you. So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. World Trigger, Vol. 1, Daisuke Ashihara, Viz Media – Shonen Jump, 2013.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “World Trigger Opening 1 – Girigiri”, Egao no Riyu, Sonar Pocket, Tokuma Japan, 2014.
  2. “Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.
  3. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

Viz Media’s Webpage

Viz Media’s Facebook Page

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 2 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh!: Extreme Force

Ep 2 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh!: Extreme Force

Do you have duel madness?  Logan and Richard do as they look at a sample of Yu-Gi-Oh!: Extreme Force Booster Packs.  We have three packs that ComicPop is going to open during the recording and give our first thoughts for the first new Yu-Gi-Oh! booster packs for 2018.  Extreme Force came out this past February 2, so be on the look out for them at your local retailers.  We want to thank Konami and Hill and Knowlton Strategies for supporting ComicPop with the provided samples.  So are you ready to duel!

Join us for another fun episode by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh!: Extreme Force Booster Packs, Konami, 2018.  1 Pack contains 9 cards, $3.99 per pack.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Duel Madness”, Yu-Gi-Oh! Music To Duel By, Joel Douek, Dreamworks Records, 2002.
  2. “Heart of the Cards”, Yu-Gi-Oh! Music To Duel By, Eric Stuart and Questar Welsh, Dreamworks Records, 2002.

Links:

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Website

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Website

Konami Website

Hill & Knowlton Strategies

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 11 ComicPop On The Road at Starbase Studios with Vance Major

Ep 11 ComicPop On The Road at Starbase Studios with Vance Major

Jonathon, Logan, and Richard take a trip back to Starbase Studios.  While there we visit with Vance Major who is involved with several Star Trek fan films including Starship Valiant and Melbourne.  We want to thank everyone that has done visits with ComicPop.  We have had a great time with our guests and this past year and continued into this year we have had the best time having multiple guests on the show.  So many thanks to our guests who have been patient with all the editing we have been doing with our visits.

Music Drops Used:

  1. “Movin’ Right Along”, Kermit and Fozzie, The Muppet Movie SoundTrack, Atlantic Records, 1979.

Links:

Vance Major’s Facebook Page

Promenade Facebook Page

ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel

ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page

Starship Valiant, Star Trek fan film Website

Starship Valiant, Star Trek fan film YouTube Channel

Starship Vailiant , Star Trek fan film Facebook Page

Starbase Studios Facebook Page

Starbase Studios YouTube Channel

Starbase Studios Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 19 ComicPop Licensed to Read “The 101 Most Influential Coming of Age Movies”

Ep 19 ComicPop Licensed to Read “The 101 Most Influential Coming of Age Movies

Ryan Uytdewilligen runs through 101 coming of age movies that he believes are the most influential in the industry.  Is ours or your favorite movie on the list?  Find out as the ComicPop Crew discuss Ryan’s book The 101 Most Influential Coming of Age Movies.

For another fun time listen above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. The 101 Most Influential Coming of Age Movies, Ryan Uytdewilligen, Algora Publishing, 2016.  ISBN: 978-1628941920, $19.95.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Don’t You Forget About Me”, The Breakfast Club Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Simple Minds, Virgin, 1985.
  2. “Kiss Me”, From the movie – She’s All That, Sixpence None The Richer, Sixpence None The Richer, Squint Entertainment, 1997.

Links:

Ryan Uytdewilligen’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

 

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Ep 65 ComicPop Visits with Dane G. Kroll, Author of “Black Friday”

Ep 65 ComicPop Visits with Dan G Kroll Author of Black Friday

Dane G. Kroll joins the ComicPop Crew to relive some Black Friday madness.  We also discuss his other novels, including his Realm of Goryo series, to satisfy our Kaiju fever.

Music clips:

  1. “Strangers Like Me”, Tarzan Soundtrack, Phil Collins, Walt Disney Records, 1999.
  2. “One Call Away”, Nine Track Mind, Charlie Puth, Artist Partner Group, 2016.

Links:

http://www.danegkroll.com/ – Dane G. Kroll’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/danegkroll/?fref=ts – Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

http://yvonneventresca.com/ – Yvonne Ventresca’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/yvonne.ventresca.3?fref=ts – Yvonne Ventresca’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 17 ComicPop Licensed to Read “Black Friday”

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Ep 17 ComicPop Licensed to Read “Black Friday”

The Holiday Season is beginning with Black Friday right around the corner.  Join up with the ComicPop Crew for a killer time during that infamous holiday with Dane G. Kroll’s novel Black Friday.

For another fun time listen above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Black Friday, Dane G. Kroll, CreateSpace, 2016.  ISBN: 978-1530317691, $9.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “32 Minute Halloween Horror Background Music”, Forrest Wilson, Halloween Horror Music YouTube Channel, 2012.
  2. “Train of Thought”, Andrew Lubman.

Links:

http://www.danegkroll.com/ – Dane G. Kroll’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/danegkroll/?fref=ts – Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4oIwIlRXV8 – Forrest Wilson YouTube Channel

http://www.phoenix-ash.com/ – Phoenix Ash’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixashmusic – Phoenix Ash’s Facebook Page

http://www.andrewlubman.com/Welcome.html – Andrew Lubman’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/AllYouNeedIsLub?fref=ts – Andrew Lubman’s FaceBook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook