Pick of the Week #56 – Checkmate #8

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🗓️ 19 November 2006

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Ron Richards pulls Checkmate #8 out of his hat and shocks his fellow iFanboys. Civil War #5 didn't deliver the goods, we're sick of Iron Man and we still love The Escapists! You HAVE to read Project X: Cup Noodle (yes its manga!) We also answer listener e-mail and voicemails. NOTE: There's a phantom audio glitch in this week's podcast about halfway through. We apologize. Running Time: 00:53:46 Pick of the Week: 00:01:26 - Ron shocks the world by selecting Checkmate #8 as the Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:08:10 - It's This Week in Iron Man as we discuss Civil War #5, The New Avengers #25, and The Invincible Iron Man #13. 00:18:16 - Josh and Conor loved Robin #156! 00:20:55 - Everyone loved The Escapists #5. Trade Talk: 00:23:45 - Ron took a dip into manga and he absolutely loved Project X - Challengers: Nissin Cup Noodle! Contest: 00:30:16 - It's the first ever iFanboy contest! Email: 00:32:44 - Zack (currently deployed) in Kuwait wants to know how to break into comics as a writer, and if we'd support a Darkhawk relaunch. 00:35:03 - Christian thinks Fables is the best non-superhero book on the market. 00:36:18 - Garrick was so upset about the Fables discussion that he has unsubscribed from our show. 00:41:28 - Cynthia wants to know if the movie studios would ever redo Daredevil. 00:42:30 - Pat is wondering when the new comic book renaissance began. 00:44:01 - The Black Pixar sends in the best "who would win?" e-mail ever! 00:45:55 - Miguel wants to know about good JSA stories. 00:47:03 - Gerald wants Josh to do more voices. Really? Voicemail: 00:48:13 - Joe from Rockdale, South Carolina just read Watchmen and loved it and wants more recommendations! 00:49:09 - Augie De Blieck Jr. from The Pipeline Podcast is back with a Shat-tastic message. News: 00:50:59 - Another big week for the Frappr map. We're at... um, we dunno!! Check it out! • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by ComicHole.com! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Checkmate #8! Music: "Parentheses" The Blow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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