David McVay

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Behind The Panels Issue 43 – Y: The Last Man

In this issue, we talk about Marvel NOW! and the latest superhero TV. THEN DC takes a digital stand, and goes overboard with the variants. Meanwhile, help reveal the Man of Steel (as what?) and Marvel takes another crack at that Phase One Box. PLUS our pick of the week: Y: The Last Man by Brian …

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Behind The Panels Issue 42 – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

In this issue, we catch up on what we’ve been reading and watching, including the new seasons of The Walking Dead and Arrow. We also look at the big announcements from NYCC and what’s DC cancelling now? THEN Oh, you said something about an IRON MAN 3 trailer? X-Men: Days of Future Past and S.H.I.E.L.D. …

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Behind The Panels Issue 41 – Guardians of the Galaxy

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In this month’s issue Marvel Point One, The Amazing Spider-Man comes to an end, Alan Moore goes out in public, James Gunn is directing Guardians of the Galaxy, future plans for Thanos and The Hulk plus our amazing pick of the week: Guardians of the Galaxy from Marvel. Our next reading assignment: Frank Miller’s The Dark …

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Behind The Panels Issue 40 – When The Wind Blows

In this short catch up show we skip the news and jump straight into our amazing pick of the week: When the Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs. Our next reading assignment: Marvel’s 2008 run ofGuardians of the Galaxy. Your Hosts: Richard Gray & David McVay Behind the Panels is a continual work in progress, help us craft this show (via …

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Behind The Panels Issue 39 – Pedro and Me

In this issue, Daredevil comes home, Alice Krige cast in Thor 2, controversy for The Avengers in Japan and on a sad note, comic legend Joe Kubert passes away. PLUS our amazing pick of the week: Pedro & Me by Judd Winnick (Square Fish). Our next reading assignment: When The Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs. Your Hosts: Richard Gray & David …

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Behind The Panels Issue 38 – Batman Earth One

In this issue, DC announces a super crossover and Alan Moore isn’t ready to pimp out his log cabin just yet. THEN geeks have cause for rejoice on the road to The Avengers 2. PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: Batman – Earth One by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank (DC Comics). Our next reading assignment: Pedro & …

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Behind The Panels Issue 37 – Get Jiro!

In this issue, DC takes the lead again while Marvel teases a bunch of new titles. THEN the new X-Men movie revealed, Thor: The Dark World gets a new villain and Guardians of the Galaxy gets a new writer. PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: Get Jiro! by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose (DC/Vertigo). Our next …

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Behind The Panels Issue 36 – Justice

In this issue, funky Dave Gibbons gets narky on Before Watchmen, DC talks first major crossover of New 52 and old comics are expensive. THEN an original TV show for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Thor: The Dark World details. PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: Justice by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Doug Braithwaite. Our next …

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Behind The Panels Issue 35 – Batman Knightfall

In this issue, we’re back! THEN we look at the Eisner Award winners, Marvel’s massive Cinematic Universe announcements, the Man of Steel teaser trailer and our initial thoughts on The Dark Knight Rises. PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: Batman Knightfall. Our next reading assignment: Justice by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Doug Braithwaite. Hosted By: …

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Behind The Panels Issue 34 – Fire

In this issue,  it’s Marvel NOW! and we pay later. DC back on top and Dinosaurs Vs. Aliens. THEN Spidey gets a trilogy, Marvel delays Cinematic Universe and Hellboy goes to hospital. All our latest reads PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: Fire by Brian Michael Bendis. Our next reading assignment: Batman: Knightfall. Hosted By: Richard Gray …

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Behind The Panels Issue 33 – The Death of Gwen Stacy

In this issue, Marvel declares war and the San Diego Comic Con panels are announced! Alan Moore’s very particular skills. THEN Guardians of the Galaxy for 2014? Ant-Man test footage…and the Human Fly? All our latest reads PLUS our kick-ass pick of the week: The Death of Gwen Stacy (or The Amazing Spider-Man issues 96-98 & 121-122). Our …

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