DownloadThe Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Andre The Giant by Box Brown, published by First Second Press.  Opening Music:by Akira the Don A.T.D.R.I.P. Living In The Future 

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Optic Blast! Book Club - Episode 13, Andre the Giant

DownloadThis month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:DC gives colorists some lovin'Gerard Way and Jake Wyatt enters the Spider-VerseEnroll at Gotham High School!Sales numbers for Rocket Racoon are bonkers!Indie Spotlight:Jens K's Cabin Fever. You can find more from Jens on his website and his twitter.  Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. You can book commissions Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. You can also support us via our Patreon Page:Reviews:FataleSex CriminalsDeadly ClassThe WakeThe Wicked + The DevineOpening Music: Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables By Dead Kennedys 

Optic Blast! - Episode 15, June 2014

DownloadThis month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from May, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:The "Ant Man" shake up.DC takes a selfie.Alan Moore's crazy digital comics research project.The Flash TV spot Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and would be grateful if you purchased some of his artwork. You can book commissions from Bryan Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. You can also support us via our Patreon Page:Reviews:BatmanOriginal SinThe WakeOpening Music: crashfaster vs. The Glowing Stars Monobomb Records 

Optic Blast! - Episode 14, May 2014

The Optic Blast crew talks about the new X-men movie and Sequart's recent documentary about Chris Claremont.  Opening Music:All these machines by The Squaaks https://squaaks.bandcamp.com/ 

Optic Blast! Special Edition - X-men Days of Future Past and Sequart's Chris Claremont Documentary

The Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano. Opening Music:by Doctor PopularCheck out his bandcamp page! 

Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 12, Nijigahara Holograph

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from April, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off.  News:Warner Bros. Movie plans!Gotham TV showAmazon buys Comixology!Indie Spotlight:Optic Blast shines the spotlight on Love Machine. For more info please visit the writers webpage and his blog.  Sponsor:This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and would be grateful if you purchased some of his artwork. You can book commissions from Bryan Here, and purchase prints of his artwork on his Society 6 page. Artwork/Print Sample:  Reviews:Skinned Uncanny AvengersJustice League UnlimitedMoon KnightOpening Music:  S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W Reprise Intermission Music: by aivi & surasshu visit their bandcamp Here 

Optic Blast! - Episode 13, April 2014

The Optic Blast Crew is joined by Colleen Boyd to talk about The Fifth Beatle!You can find Colleen on Twitter  @colleentheboyd , her website http://themoreboyd.com , and her Society6 page http://society6.com/ColleenBoyd. And be sure to check out Action Lab Entertainment at http://www.actionlabcomics.com  The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music by: Put a Jumper On Living In The Future 

Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 11, The Fifth Beatle

The Optic Blast crew chats with Ryan Ferrier about D4VE from Monkey Brain Comics, digital comics, genitalia and 80's movies!You can find Ryan on twitter @RyanWriter and check out Challenger Comics at www.readchallenger.com  BUY DAVE! Writer Ryan Ferrier showing his guns!* The Gun Show *Not actually Ryan FerrierOpening Music By: Mega Drive Mega Drive 

Alternative Press - Episode 03, Ryan Ferrier

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:New Bruce Timm Batman Animation? Be still my beating heart.Perplexing sales numbers from March, 2014.Grant Morrison's BBC webcomic.Whatever this fucking thing is? Indie Spotlight:This month Optic Blast casts some light on Saint Chaos Vol. 1 and their Kickstarter campaign. Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Rocket Girl #4Hawkeye #17Daredevil #1The Wake #7Velvet #4Opening Music: Ca Me Vexe By Mademoiselle K 

Optic Blast! - Episode 12, March 2014

The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Super Spy by Matt Kindt! Super Spy By Matt Kindt Join us next month to discuss The Fifth Beatle by Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music:  Mecanique Du Coeur By Dionysos 

Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 10, Super Spy

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), review their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:DC announce MORE lenticular covers?! Lena Dunham to write for Archie Comics! Eric Stephenson's speech at the comic retailer's convention!Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Winter Soldier #1She-Hulk #1The Punisher #1Ms. Marvel #1Mercenary Sea #1Five Ghosts #9Opening Music:Stage 1 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 by Shnabubula - http://shnabubula.bandcamp.com/ 

Optic Blast! - Episode 11, Feb 2014

The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Beasts of Burden by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Join us next month to discuss Super Spy by Matt Kindt Super Spy By Matt Kindt Opening Music:Supernatural by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus By Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds 

Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 09, Beasts of Burden

As per usual the Optic Blast crew dives into Saga. In this episode we talk about Saga Chapter 18, and generally goof off.  Opening Music:Superczar by Lionize Superczar & The Vulture By Lionize 

The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 8, Feb 2014

This month on Optic Blast:As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Jan, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News:DC Cancels a bunch of titles! Comixology is the #1 grossing non-game app! Panel Syndicate announces plans to add more titles!Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. GET ON IT. Link: Get Manga StudioReviews: Sheltered #6Wolverine and the X-Men #40Deadly Class #1Rat Queens #4Opening Music:You wanna touch it by Maldroid - www.Maldroid.com  

Optic Blast! - Episode 10, Jan 2014

The Optic Blast Crew takes the plunge into Brandon Graham's masterful King City! King City By Brandon Graham Next month we will Discuss... Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Opening Music:  Total By Teenage Bottlerocket 

Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 08, King City

Optic Blast! is the comic book discussion show where comedy and comics collide. A monthly podcast that covers the highs, lows and most importantly the in-betweens of the comic book medium. Here at Optic Blast we love comics, and we hope to provide an insightful commentary on the comic book medium, but we’re not above making lewd jokes along the way.

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