Better Than Fiction Episode #396! John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen p.1!

 Episode #396! John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen p.1! Your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with another all-new episode. In the late 70's - early 80's John Byrne was artist extraordinaire on the Uncanny X-Men. After his memorable run on that title with writer Chris Claremont, he moved on to other titles at Marvel then to DC. Now 40 years later, Byrne is back drawing (and writing) The X-Men. This new series is fan-fic that isn't sanctioned or published by Marvel Comics. Instead, Byrne has taken upon himself to do his Elsewhen story of What If.... Jean Grey (Marvel Girl / Phoenix) didn't die on the moon. And the art is spectacular! Listen as we talk about the first 6 issues.      

Better Than Fiction Episode #395! Hero Trade Passive Aggressive, The Bird King and Godzilla!

 Episode #395! Scott recently watched a lecture from The Japan Foundation about the global phenomenon Godzilla. He talks about the panel's discussion this week. Free Comic Book Day was held August 14th this year. DL picks four winners from this year's crop. Scott brings Shaun Tan's sketchbook "The Bird King" to the podcast for us to check out. To wrap up this episode DL has two comics from Matt Kindt and David Lapham. Both comics are called "Hero Trade Passive Aggressive". Each issue is two sides of the same story. Listen as he breaks down the story in each issue. Enjoy!

The Godzilla lecture can be found here:

https://www.jfny.org/event/godzilla-a-pioneer-of-global-pop-culture/

Better Than Fiction Episode #394! Echolands, Burning Chrome and Cho's Pencil and Ink!

 Episode #394! Welcome back! This week we look at Frank Cho's newest art book "Pencil and Ink". This book contains what Cho is best know for, images of babes, dinosaurs and apes. However it does cover other subjects also from throughout his career. Listen for details. Scott tells us about the book "Burning Chrome" by William Gibson. And to make it a Gibson two-fer, Scott encourages us to watch the William Gibson documentary "No Maps For These Territories". To close down this episode, DL spotlights a landscape comic with two page spreads and many sweet art styles. Listen as he talks a little about J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman's new comic "Echolands". Check this episode out! 

William Gibson

Better Than Fiction Episode #393! Seth's Dominion, ROM and The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3!

Episode #393! We both share an interest in the artist know as Seth's comic art and his various art projects. This week we watch Luc Chamberland's documentary "Seth's Dominion" and check out it's companion book. After that, Scott talks about his recent read "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three".  DL's newest reading project is Marvel Comic's "ROM". Listen as he gives the setup of the first few issues. Scott has been watching the Canadian TV show "Corner Gas" and the movie "No Clue". He talks a little about each to wrap up this episode. Check it out!

Seth or the artist formally known as Gregory Gallant.