Aug 18 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 105, the comic book show that is a few Infinity Gems shy of a full glove. In this issue, DC adds a new Batman family title to its line-up. That makes an even dozen books that you probably aren’t reading. THEN a near-mint copy of Action Comics #1 turns up on …
Aug 11 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 104, the comic book show that believes with no power, comes no responsibility. In this issue, Warner blinks first and moves Batman v Superman. When asked for comment, Marvel said “On your left”. THEN Warner and DC announce 9 new dates for films based on DC Comics. Our favourite so is 27 July, …
Aug 05 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels, the comic book show that has 12% of a plan. In this issue, Marvel announce new ongoing books for Spider-Woman and S.H.I.E.L.D., Arrow adds more actors to its growing quiver and someone is auctioning off Bill Kane. THEN the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles blow up a tower on September 11. It’s …
Jul 29 2014
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 101, the comic book show that wishes it was in San Diego right now. In this issue, Comixology releases its comics from the shackles of digital rights management, and there was much rejoicing. THEN Ultron gets angrier, Tyler Durden is back, lots more Guardians of the Galaxy on the way …
Jun 30 2014
Welcome to Issue 99 of Behind the Panels, the comic book show that takes more breaks than a Kit Kat. In this issue, Marvel’s Civil War begins for real in New York as superheroes are forced to register. THEN Scarlet Johannsen wraps her legs around an electric Hog. ALSO it’s the new Saga, Trees, John Romita …
Mar 25 2014
Welcome to Issue 93 of Behind the Panels, the comic book show that travelled the world looking for a cure, and all we got was this lousy t-shirt. In this issue, DC has another crack at a war comic, and Brian Michael Bendis unleashes more Spider-men. THEN Fox expands its own Marvel Cinematic Universe with …
Mar 04 2014
Welcome to issue 90 of Behind the Panels, the comic book show that’s so glad it brought this unfeasibly large cannon with us. In this issue, Rocket Raccoon gets his own series, DC jumps forward 5 years and Warren Ellis climbs some trees. THEN it’s Tomb Raider, Lois Lane, Fantastic Four and Revenge in what …
Feb 24 2014
Welcome to Issue 89 of Behind the Panels, the comic book show that’s hooked on a feeling and high on believing. In this issue, we dissect the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer. You’re welcome. THEN DC, Marvel and Image unveil their May line-ups, Fox’s Fantastic Four is cast and what we’ve been reading from this …
Feb 11 2014
This week, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are bringing Preacher to AMC. Expect James Franco in every role. THEN John Romita Jr jumps ship to DC. Let’s hope he can swim. ALSO, a massive week of what we’ve been reading, all the latest news headlines, a trailer commentary for Captain America: The Winter Soldier and your …
Dec 22 2013
Welcome to issue 83 of Behind the Panels, the comic book podcast that jingles your bells and hides a nip of brandy in our long-boxes. Your hosts: Richard Gray, David McVay and David Longo. In this special festive issue, Paul Rudd is Ant-Man while Joseph Gordon-Levitt forms a protective barrier against the insects as Sandman. …
May 12 2014
Behind the Panels Issue 97 – Amazing Spider-man: Family Business
Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 97, the comic book show that took a bite out of a radioactive spider and then had to take two weeks off. In this issue, it’s the first trailer for Batman prequel series Gotham. In this one, a young Jim Gordon partners with Jar Jar Binks. THEN every comic …
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