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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #51 "We Can't Pronounce Anyone's Names!"
Description: Lots of news and a bit of catch up for this week. Early info for February's books has been revealed and we answer the question how many variants is too many variants. We do save discussion of AMC's the Walking Dead for the VERY end of the show, so fair warning. Todd & Leonard also discuss last week's books, free digital reads, what we are looking forward to this week and next week is the Twitter question you MUST take part in! Item of Interest Free Digital Books
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#50 "Ruining Classics or Making Them Better?"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #50 "Ruining Classics or Making Them Better?"
Description: Hey guys, there was some news this past week. Sure, some new digital deals and exclusives, the alleged conspiracy behind Saga being taken off Amazon. But the big news is Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm. What does this mean for Star Wars when it comes to comics, TV and movies? We talk about it all and so much more on this week's show!
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#49 "Disagree to Agree"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #49 "Disagree to Agree" Description: Very little comic print news this week, but lots of information about the comings and going of Marvel and DC TV and movies. We try to uncover the conspiracy about DC Nation being removed from Cartoon Network, will we see a Justice League movie in our lifetime and will Leonard crack and read more about Iron Man 3. All this and the digital debut of Quantum & Woody, what we read last week, what we're looking forward to this week, some Walking Dead TV discussion and so, so much more! Free Digital Books
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#48 "Who's Sub-Mariner?"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #48 "Who's Sub-Mariner?" Description: What happened this week? New York Comic Con, that's what! And our own Todd Rowker was there! He's got tons of stories and life lessons for all. He and Leonard also cover all the news from this past week and a spoiler free discussion of the Walking Dead premiere! This, our favs from last week, what we're looking forward to this week, digital specials and freebies and our Twitter question about marvel NOW! Digital Deals
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#47 "Hipster LARPers"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #47 "Hipster LARPers" Description: A light week of news as most of the companies are saving their big announcements for New York Comic Con this weekend. Sure, Arrow debuts this week and the Walking Dead returns to TV this week. Sure, Comixology is almost at 100,000,00 dowloads. This week, all roads lead to the end of Avengers vs. X-Men and the kick off of Marvel NOW! as Todd and Leonard get to the bottom of things. Digital Deals
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#46 "Brakes on a Plane"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #46 "Brakes on a Plane" Description: Leonard and Todd cover all the news from the last week on this week's show. Don't worry, it's still timely. As we approach the Walking Dead's return and Arrow's debut on TV, Fox Studios gets their own Joss Whedon for their Marvel properties, Discworld is coming to small screen, trends in covers and does the DC New 52 really line up? All this, our favs from last week, what we're most looking forward to this week, Twitter polls, digital deals and everything you've come to love from the Weekly Longbox! Digital Deals
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#45 "Don't Turn Your Kid into a Carl"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #45 "Don't Turn Your Kid into a Carl" Description: Not a TON of news in quantity but lots of QUALITY from Leonard and Todd this week. Who will be the villain no one has heard of in the new Superman movie? Is Amazing Spider-Man really going to end? The boys also have a lengthy discussion about the positives and negatives of working for the "Big Two" as opposed to self publishing, so batten down the hatches! What We Read Last Week
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#44 "The Fancy Gentleman Way"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #44 "The Fancy Gentleman Way" Description: Lots of comics news this week! Stories about DC creative changes officially coming to pass. A DC book finally getting a release after over 2 years of being on the shelf. The final verdict on a Kickstarter we've discussed for the last several weeks and lots more. Also, books from last week with talk of how a colorist really makes art pop, what book was almost Astonishing and the New York Times got the scoop, but we have the insight. All this, what we're looking forward to this week, the results of last week's Twitter question, a tease for the contest headed to our 50th episode and so much more! What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#43 "He's the Eye Candy, I'm the Ear Candy"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #43 "He's the Eye Candy, I'm the Ear Candy" Description: A shocker this week! Sure, Todd & Leonard talk about movies news, Wonder Woman coming back to TV again again, shake out from Baltimore this past weekend. But the big news is Leonard has dipped his toe into a much discussed sci-fi institution. This, talk of books from last week, what we're most looking forward to on this giant week our and your favorite single issue stories. All this and more! What We Read Last Week
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#42 "Con Crazy!"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #42 "Con Crazy!" Description: It's a slow news week but there are cons out the wazoo from the east to the west coast and all points in-between. Even right across the street from each other. Also, did the Avengers re-release have any bonus footage? And is Leonard's armor cracking when it comes to Doctor Who? We shall see! What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#41 "Robbing Grenades"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #41 "Robbing Grenades" Description: Hey, did anything crazy happen in last seven days since we recorded a show? No? Whatever will we talk about this week? In all seriousness, there was tons to talk about in comics news. Like Superman joining a popular dating site. And a big name Marvel creator announcing his departure at the end of the year. As well as Geoff Johns' next big project in 2013. Oh, and don't worry, we'll talk about a certain Twitter meltdown. That, books from last week, most anticipated for this week, Twitter questions and late breaking news! What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#40 "Envelopes of Sausage Gravy"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #40 "Envelopes of Sausage Gravy" Description: While there may be shuffling on books at the big two, Todd and Leonard will always be here. For YOU! On this week's show, Leonard is distracted on how to have the next contest while Todd is sad over the loss of his anvil. Does this make any sense? Talk of DC and Marvel creative team shake ups, who could be attached to direct the next big Marvel Studios team movie, the latest on our Kickstarter adventures and so much more! What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#39 "Vote With Your Wallets, Not With Your Waffles"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #39 "Vote With Your Wallets, Not With Your Waffles" Description: The show continues on! Leonard & Todd discuss the passing of a true comic legend, a Kickstarter project we can all get behind, is DC Comics really messing with their fans on purpose and so much more! Also, a mystery in this week's "What we read last week" as Leonard tries to use deductive reasoning to figure out what book Todd has dropped from his pull list. This, our most anticipated for this week, our Twitter question and iTunes begging! What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#38 "No Dumb Remarks This Week!"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #38 "No Dumb Remarks This Week!" Description: Lots of movie news this week. Whether it be who is writing Avengers 2, what will be going on in the next X-Men movie or where will the Silver Surfer be appearing next. All this, the books we read last week, what we're most looking forward to this week, our weekly Twitter question and some obligatory Dr. Who talk. All this and more! Be sure to check out this story about Karl Kesel we talked about on the show here. What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#37 "He Only Wrote One Stork"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #37 "He Only Wrote One Stork" Description: On this week's episode, we talk about tons of Marvel projects. Whether it be Avengers related TV shows, cancellations of books before they begin or new creative teams this November, it's all here. Also, a lengthy and informative discussion about buying original art. This, books we read last week, what were looking forward to this week, our weekly Twitter question and so much more! What We Read Last Week
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#36 "Better Than Avengers?"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #36 "Better Than Avengers?" Description: Todd and Leonard talk 'The Dark Knight Rises', but we save it for the VERY end. We don't wanna spoil things! We also discuss speculation of who will be writing the Marvel NOW! Point One relaunches, who will take over Action Comics, why everyone should go to Universal Studios this October. We also discuss books we read last week, what we're most looking forward to this week, our Twitter question from last week and so much more! In light of the recent events of the tragedy in Aurora, CO, be sure to visit GivingFirst.org to find out how you can directly support those affected. What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#35 "Bring Back Captain Compass!"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #35 "Bring Back Captain Compass!" Description: In our most disjointed episode ever, Todd & Leonard do their best to cover all the news from San Diego Comic Con this past weekend. The fellas remember some extra news late in the show, so it's a nice sprinkling of info as well as talk about how the new Batman movie is a liberal conspiracy. Probably not. One thing that is not disjointed is our talk of the Walking Dead #100. So if you haven't read it yet, you may want to skip ahead from 25:14 to 35:25 into the show. This, our favs from last week, what we're looking forward to this week, your Twitter question and so much more! What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#34 "Give Kids to Comics"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #34 "Give Kids to Comics" Description: In our pre-San Diego episode, we cover most of the news that has already been released before San Diego even starts. Postulate on when the 'cancelled' Marvel books in October will return, the biggest digital comics sale of all time plus Todd's thoughts on the Amazing Spider-Man. All this, last week's Twitter question and more! What We Read Last Week What We Read Last Week What We're Looking Forward to This Week
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#33 "The Grant Morrison Screener"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #33 "The Grant Morrison Screener" Description: It's a sweltering 4th of July not weekend but the show will go on! Todd and Leonard cover a myriad of topics including the next Marvel team coming to the silver screen, more digital sales and exclusives and what to expect in San Diego next week. The boys also discuss some of the things Marvel and DC have been press releasing the last seven days. Be forewarned, it gets a bit ranty. What We Read Last Week
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#32 "Archietown"
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THE WEEKLY LONGBOX Episode: #32 "Archietown" Description: Hot off the heels of Leonard's out of country travels and Todd's trip across the way to the local comic con, it's the Weekly Longbox! Lots of discussion about a DC Comics team being made into a movie, a Kickstarter project we can all get behind, X-Men going bi-weekly, the end of a near eight year run on an iconic Marvel hero and so much more! What We Read Last Week
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