Better Than Fiction Episode #233! Batman #50, Disney/Fox and Anthony Bourdain!

Episode #233! This week we are back with another all-new episode! First up DL talks about DC comics complete misstep that is Batman #50. After that Scott reviews the book "Outside The Box - Hand drawn packaging from around the world" by Gail Anderson. Barry then reviews the final eight episodes of Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown". To close down this episode we talk a little Disney / Fox merger. Give us a listen!

R.I.P. Anthony Bourdain
6/25/56 to 6/8/18

Better Than Fiction Episode #232! John Byrne, Elephantmen and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!

Episode #232! Once again Scott Sackett and DLNelson hold down the podcast without Barry. DL finishes his recent comic book series that have come to an end segment with "Elephantmen". Up next Scott focuses on John Byrne. He reminisces about his past work, reviews some of his more modern IDW output and speculates on possible future work. To finish up this episode DL talks some comics on TV with "Gotham", "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Check it out!

Richard Starking

John Byrne

Better Than Fiction Episode #231! Harlan Ellison, Astro City, Kill Or Be Killed and Space Odditorium!

Episode #231! This week Scott and DL hold down the podcast while Barry is away. To start off this episode Scott talks a little about Harlan Ellison. Next up, DL talks about the recent series wrap-up of Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson's "Astro City". After that Scott focuses of Dave Law's wonderful "Space Odditorium". To close down this episode DL talks about the recent conclusion of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips "Kill or be Killed".

Harlan Ellison 

Dave Law

Better Than Fiction Episode #230! The Black Monday Murders, The Beautiful Death and Frank Quitely!

Episode #230! This week we focus on comics! To start off Barry and DL review the first two trades of "The Black Monday Murders" by Jonathan Hickman and Tomm Coker. Next up Scott talks about the new book "Frank Quitely Drawings + Sketches". Then the focus shifts to Mark Millar's collected "Jupiter's Circle" and "Jupiter's Legacy". To finish up this episode DL reviews the collected edition of "The Beautiful Death" by Mathieu Bablet. Check it out!