Variant Edition Episode 28

Kevin’s still chipping away at the Batlimore Con footage, so we’ve got a quick one this week. In this episode: -Kevin’s Advance Reviews. -Nick with the news. -Mike is still acting strange…. Check out www.variantedition.com for bonus reviews and extra features including the full, uncut interview with Antony Johnston from Episode 27.


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Book Review

Talking about the book ‘How to Win Friends and Infuence People’ with links to Sarte, the Matrix, and modern day politics


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Variant Edition Episode 25

Mike and Kevin take the new intern, Luis, to the MidJersey Comicon…hilarity ensues! Mike and Kevin talk to Chuck Satterlee, Scott Derby, Dave Perillo, Geekboy Press’ Louie La Palombara and con organizer Laverne. And Luis shows how not to react during an interview when he gets a shot to interview Mike Oeming and Rob Reilly. Also, in this episode: -Mike and Ricky give their picks of some Harvey Award Nominees. -Reviews of: Street Fighter Legends Sakura, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Fell, Claws #1 and Transformers Evolutions #2. -Ricky and Mike Swisstack take a look at Bowen’s new First Appearance Punisher statue and the very sharp Archangel mini bust. -Kevin gives a retailer perspective on Civil War delays. -Plus, Nick with the news. Keep an eye out later this week for Luis’ exclusive video blog from the MidJersey Comicon. Don’t forget that you have more than one way to watch Variant Edition! Choose the podcast version of the show that is playable on the iPod with video or any computer with Quicktime 7; or the streaming version of the show that can be watched right on the web page; or even a shareable version on our YouTube page. (The quality of this week’s YouTube version may not be that great due to how long the episode ran…) And don’t forget the bonus website reviews. We have something new at Variant Edition just about every day! Let us know what you think about the show. If there is anything you would like to see us cover, email us at feedback@variantedition.com.


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Variant Edition Episode 30

News, reviews, discusssion and an interview with Cross Bronx creators Ivan Brandon and Mike Oeming. Packed with comic goodness! In this episode: -Reviews of Pride of Baghdad, Walking Dead, Cable Deadpool, Captain America, CVO: African Blood, Trials of Shazam, Claws and Street Fighter: The Ultimate Collection. -Mike and Kevin take a close look at Civil War #4. -Ricky interviews Ivan Brandon and Mike Oeming at the Baltimore Comic-con. -Plus Nick with the news! In future episodes we talk to Michael Turner, George Perez, Erik Larsen, Olivier Coipel, Clayburn Moore, John Romita Jr & Sr, Jerry Robinson and more!


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Behind the Counter @ Alter Ego Comics episode 4

This is the 4th episode of Behind the Counter taped at Alter Ego Comics in Lima, Ohio. Reviews of this weeks comic book releases.


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Pyat’s Fortress of Solitude, Episode Two

Pyat reviews a mildly pornographic Infocom novelization!


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I AM BETTER THAN YOU

KILL YOUR TELEVISION: Felicity Van Guard reveiws this weeks literary selection: The Girl Watcher’s Guide to the Far East.


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Comic Blender Issue #3 Comic Reviews!

Here is the first ten minutes of Comic Blender Podcast! Dick and Dave reviews several books including the new Lone Ranger and the Uncanny X-Men!


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Knifesedge Book Reviews - Gnosis

First book review from Knifesedge - Gnosis by Philip Gardiner


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