Better Than Fiction Episode #478! Dark Ride, Clobberin' Time and The Shadow!

 Episode #478! This week we are back with "Cool Stuff" from Image, Marvel and Dynamite. First up is a new story from one of the original pulp heroes of the 1930's. Writer/artist Matt Wagner brings us The Shadow The Death Of Margo Lane from Dynamite Comics. The Idol Of Millions is back with his own limited series. Scott brings us the new Ben Grimm team-up book Clobberin' Time by Steve Skroce. Also on this episode DL brings the first trade of Dark Ride to the table. Writer Joshua Williamson and artist Andrei Bressan give us the story of the people and happenings of Devil Land amusement park. Check it out! 

This episode can be found here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-05-08T16_08_31-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #477! Movies of Kevin Smith episode!

 Episode #477! The movies of filmmaker Kevin Smith! After a viewing of Clerks 3, we were planning to discuss it. However, this episode morphed into a talk about (most) of his movies. Still mainly a Clerks universe episode, we touch on some of his other movies and his other entertainment endeavors including his podcasts, writing comic books and AMC's Comic Book Men. Check it out! 

This episode can be found here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-05-01T16_26_21-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #476! These Fists Break Bricks, Batman Spawn and Mighty Marvel Masterworks!

 Episode #476! Cool Stuff episode. This week Scott brings a few Marvel collected editions to the podcast. While not the large size Epics or the expensive hardcover Masterworks, these manga sized Mighty Marvel Masterworks editions are perfect for new readers and old. DL brings a reprint collection that many assumed would never get a collected edition. Both DC and Image have come together with a deluxe edition of Batman Spawn. This volume not only includes the '90's stories with last year's new tale but also includes pencil pages and covers. Also on this episode Scott has These Fists Break Bricks by Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali which focuses on the Kung Fu movie craze of the 70's. Check it out!

This episode can be heard here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-04-24T16_54_11-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #475! Stan and Jack's X-Men!

 Episode #475! This week your hosts bring classic comics from Jack Kirby and Stan Lee to the table. The X-Men maybe a franchise most movie-goers know today. However, in the 60's their comic book counterparts weren't exactly household names like they are now. Because of lack of popularity and sales, after 66 issues of new content, the book became a reprint comic. These comics weren't bad, they just hadn't found their audience yet. This week DLNelson and Scott Sackett discuss Stan and Jack's X-Men! Check it out!

What was the letter thinking?

Kirby gives us nice depth on this panel.

This episode can be heard here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-04-17T17_08_05-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #474! Highbone Theater, Stan's Soapbox and Bubblegum Crisis!

 Episode #474! Cool Stuff Episode! This week Scott brings multiple items to the table. First up he shows off his newly bound copy of D&D's Player's Handbook, Monster Manual and Dungeon Master's Guide and his copy Stan's Soapbox from The Hero Initiative. As if that wasn't enough cool stuff, Scott also talks about Bubblegum Crisis and Todd & The Book of Pure Evil. To wrap up this episode, DL talks about Joe Daly's very odd but entertaining Highbone Theater. Check it out!

This episode can be heard here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-04-10T15_44_47-07_00