Better Than Fiction Episode 42! Valiant Comics Tour!

Episode 42! On this episode Scott Sackett recalls his tour of the Valiant Comics' offices. Was it like the 60's Marvel bullpen? You might be surprised. Also on this episode we have DLNelson's "What You Should Be Aware Of". Here he continues his praise of early Spider-Man. On "Cool Stuff", Scott brings us the art book "Dragon Girl and Monkey King" by Katsuya Terada. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 41! New York Comic-Con Recap!

Another all-new episode!  With Scott Sackett back from New York, it's time for him to relay his doings to DLNelson. Listen as Scott talks about his purchases, what he did, who he saw and a few stories. Also on this episode we have our usual features "What You Should Be Aware Of" and "Cool Stuff". Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 40! Tusk, Batman, Axis and Armor Hunters!

Welcome back to another all-new episode. With Scott Sackett off on assignment,  we welcome back comic book and movie super-fan O. Safi. First up, we talk Kevin Smith's Tusk. Was the movie worth seeing? We'll give you our opinion.  Then we talk some comics. DLNelson starts off with the just completed Armor Hunters. After that, we dive right into the first issue of the newly launched Avengers / X-Men Axis event. Then we wrap up with some Batman talk.  Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 39! Comic-Con and The Business Of Pop Culture!

Another new episode! On "What You Should Be Aware Of" hear DLNelson do dramatic readings from the book "Comic Con and the Business of Pop Culture". Then on "Cool Stuff" Scott Sackett brings us Andy Smith's art book "Drawing Dynamic Comics". Next up the guys discuss the Humble Bundle and blind boxes. Finally on to the featured subject: Wanted Video Game Franchises! Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 38! Digital Comics, PS1 and The Strain!

Another all-new episode! This week on "What You Should Be Aware Of" DLNelson talks comics. Lots of them in the form of digital comics. Do you have Marvel or DC codes ready to expire? Use them. We do. Then it's on to the great SPX digital comics bundle. After that, DL talks about his new favorite show: The Strain! On his "Cool Stuff", Scott Sackett talks about the wonderful book: "Crawford's Encyclopedia of Comic Books". On our main feature we spotlight some of our favorite PlayStation (PS1) games. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 37! Stories From Our Youth!

Welcome back to another new episode. On this episode, Scott Sackett brings us the new book: Brian Michael Bendis' "Words For Pictures". He has a story about how he acquired said book also. Then fresh off an extended viewing spree, DLNelson makes a plea for "Marvel's Agents of Shield". Next up is "Jim Curious - A Voyage To The Heart Of The Sea" (in 3D vision). Finally it's time for our main feature! This week's topic: Stories From Our Youth. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 36! The Captain America The Winter Soldier Commentary Track episode!

Episode 36! Captain America The Winter Soldier! Best movie of the summer? Best super hero movie? We think so. We like this movie so much we decided to do our own commentary track. Listen as DLNelson and Scott Sackett talk The Winter Soldier while watching The Winter Soldier. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 35! Our (Theoretical) Comic Book Convention!

Episode 35! On this episode DLNelson and Scott Sackett decide to put together their own con (all they need is backers). Listen as they formulate a con from the ground up. Their plans include: the city, the location, time of the year, panels, guests, etc. On "What You Should Be Aware Of" DL has two books. First up is the trade "The Bunker" then is the graphic novel "The Sabertooth Swordsman and the Mayhem of the Malevolent Mastodon Mathematician". Then on his "Cool Stuff" Scott brings us the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi". Enjoy.

Better Than Fiction Episode 34! Jodorowsky's Dune!

Welcome back for another all-new episode. On this episode, Scott Sackett starts us off with his "Cool Stuff" featuring the book "Comic Book Rebels". Not only does he talk about the book but he also gives us our first dramatic reading. On "What You Should Be Aware Of" DLNelson brings in the new art book "Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Frank Quitely". Next in our featured topic we talk about the new documentary "Jodorowsky's Dune". The "best" movie never made? You be the judge. Finally, Scott gives us his opinion of slabbing comic books. Give us a listen.

Better Than Fiction Episode 33! Amusement Parks!

Welcome back to another all-new episode. On DLNelson's "What You Should Be Aware Of", we have spotlights on a 24 hour comic book and a new one-shot magazine. Then on "Cool Stuff" Scott Sackett brings us a high-end art book straight out of Singapore. Then it's on to the "meat" of our episode - Amusement Parks. Enjoy!