Comic Patrol

Zombie Tramp Vol 2 [Arc Analysis #94]

There's something about comic books when the artist and the writer are one. Theres more jobs to do and thats always an ambious undertaking. Welp were back to review the next arc in this one man's passion project, were back to see if the misadventures of Janey Belle get better.. or fall down on her dead-undead face. 
If the first volume was a sinker, than this is the floating head that came back to the top for one more look... i mean it can only get better right... right?!
 Listen in for our thoughts as we poke holes in everything except Janey's mutilated body!
 
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We3 [Arc Analysis #93]

As the makers of Comic Patrol we really only have a couple of rules.
Read what you're going to talk about
Don't pull any punches when you talk about it.
Both Coke and Dank take  We3 under the microscope of what we love and loath about the story and artwork from famed writer Grant Morrison and stellar artist Frank Quitely.
The premise is simple: "three house pets weaponized for lethal combat by the government - as they search for "home" and ward off the shadowy agency that created them"  What this story gives us is a simple tale of man's best friend- a dog, man's sometimes friend- a cat and child's choice- a bunny, into a cybernetic-built-killing-machines. Innocence flipped into dangerous weaponry but under who's control?  
We3 is an action-packed story that doesn't slow down at any point as we follow 1,2 and 3 as they attempt to find rest, food and home. Now thats a good idea, but can we agree that it is a great execution?  Can we both get behind how we read it and how we interpreted it? 
Buckle in Sawftcheezes!
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#100 - Absolute DC

Our Official 100th episode, and the only way to make noise was in theDetective Comics's newest Universe. Absolutely!
DC has (kinda) recently launched it's new Absolute Universe, and we are here to help you catch up with it. It isn't the new continuity per-se, but it is a new look at many of their heroes, spinning out of the latest event, starting with, of course, the Holy Trinity.
We work with the direct precursor issues and even take a look at what's next to come in a few months. Buckle in the ride is universe ending and beginning as we fly through the pages of this relaunch of characters we thought we knew?
In this episode, we cover:
Absolute DC #1-4
DC All-In Special #1
Absolute Superman #1-3
Absolute Wonder Woman #1-3
Absolute Batman #1-3
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Pride of Baghdad [Arc Analysis #92]

I think this one hit Dank different than Coke, I think this one Coke saw something deeper than Dank. Thus it's hard to fault a comic that got both of us to really take a step back and do more research with what we read. 
These are stories you want, as comic book fans. you want stories that shake you, teach you and have you asking more questions than you had before you went in. 
This one hits us, and it's good... plus it's based on true events. "the brief freedom experienced by a small pride of captive lions, who escape from Baghdad Zoo during the 2003 invasion of Baghdad by the U.S"
written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon
 
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#99 - The Agatha Print

It took until the end of the year, but we watched, and we binged and we called it one of best Marvel/Disneys best shows the-new-MCU had to offer!
It's fair to say that the MCUTV list has been a lot of hit and miss. Often not knowing how to match their comic counterpart to a digestable and watchable screen series. But we don't think we've had a better pairing than Agatha and her Witches coven.
There is a lot of gold when it comes to Agatha All Along including all the trials it took to get to this point. But we do our best to break down, insights, motivations and twists on twist with this gem of a series. 
Big shout-outs to Kathryn Hymn and all she breathed into this project from Wandavision all the way down to the ballad of the witches road
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#98 - TMNT #5 & New Comics for January 2025

IT'S JANUARY 
Issue #5 of the new Jason Aaron Turtle run is out and just like we said, we're keeping up with it until it ends or we do.
We are going to check-in with which issues we read from last month and then look ahead for what's coming up in the solicitations for January, and pick out the ones that look most interesting to us.
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Zombie Tramp Vol 1 [Arc Analysis #91]

There's something about comic books with titles that tell you everything you need to know. Zombie Tramp is one of those: the main character is both a zombie and a tramp, and that's all there is to it. Started up as a one man passion project, this is the beginnings of Janey Belle's long run in comics, and it's all about how she came to be a curvaceous, man-eating, undead.. thing. Making house calls wasn't anything Janey was a complete stranger to, but when she runs into the forces of darkness in one certain situation, it's sink or swim. Listen in for our thoughts!
 
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Sex Criminals Vol 2: Two Worlds, One Cop [Arc Analysis #90]

The premise is simple: people who have sex, freeze time and decide to do criminal-y things. That was Vol. 1. This Arc Analysis episode brings back the orgasming pair for a "Two Worlds, One Cop" (great title) follow up, but is it an improvement on all we've read in the previous instalment?
Chip Zdarsky and Matt Fraction return to give this love struck, time bending and orgasmic pair another change to make right. as they attempt to move through their lives and relationship with the knowledge that they are not alone in cumworld!  
The duo at Comic Patrol were amped to read deeper into this unique as hell book, but the question remains was their enough laughter, plot and intrigue to keep the pages turning for the follow up?
One things for sure the perfect circle(circumference) does exist.. right Suzie?
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#97 - TMNT #4 & New Comics for December 2024

IT'S DECEMBER
 
Issue 4 of the new Jason Aaron Turtle run is out and just like we said, we're keeping up with it until it ends or we do.
Coke: 
The Moon is Following Us #1
Napalm Lullaby #1
Gunslinger Spawn #1
Dank:
Storm #2
FML #1
We are going to check-in with which issues we read from last month and then look ahead for what's coming up in the solicitations for December, and pick out the ones that look most interesting to us.
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Mullet Cop #1 [Arc Analysis #89]

"Original" doesn't begin to paint the fun loving genius that is Mullet Cop. We at Comic Patrol are always a fan of any Writer/Artist that takes up the two impossible jobs all by their lonesome, because its hard. Respect.
Scout Comics and Tom Lintern help bring us Mullet Cop "After a near-death experience, FRED, a mall cop goes undercover as a manager at an all-you-can-eat buffet. With the help of his coworkers and a supercomputer/microwave called M.I.T.T. (MALL INDUSTRIES TWO THOUSAND), he takes on gangs and corporate thugs."
It sounds as crazy as it is, but manages to squeeze the laughes and intrigue right in with every line stroke and panel. If you're looking for a futuristic, neon pastel, gang warfare, with mutants, robots, and more... well I think you're in the right place. 
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#96 - DSTLRY

It not often we get a chance to read comics from the starting position and move from ground up, but we lucked out with DSTLRY. 
Established by David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, in the olden days of May 2023... I know right? Ages ago. But it's that new look and early inception that has given artist and writers a fresh perspective, setting themselves up as the house that writers built"focus on ethics, creator empowerment, and equity. Along with up-front participation by the founding creators, DSTLRY sets aside an additional 3% of company equity to be distributed among the creators who have projects released within the first three years. This equity will be distributed based of performance of titles"
So what sells gets paid more. Seems simple right? 
Well buckle up as Coke n Dank give you the rundown of all the books under this brand new house, from paid, to laid, to shade, everything gets a look! 
The series:
The Big Burn
Blasfamous
The Blood Brothers Mother
Gone
Life
The Missionary
One for Sorrow
Somna
Spectregraph
Through Red Windows
Time Waits
White Boat
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Robot 13: Colossus! [Arc Analysis #88]

Whatta debut for this 3 issue book "Colossus!" doesn't sum up the adventure this little water-cooler-globe-head-warrior takes on when unsuspecting fishermen catch him on there boat. He is ROBOT 13, with little to know understanding of where is he from, who he is and where he is going, it doesn't take long for him to see purpose. FIGHT, ROBOT, FIGHT!
Writer Thomas Hall and art Daniel Bradford paint a mythological world, as an unlikely hero birthed from the ocean depths engages in a life-or-death battle with a terrifying Kraken. And thats just the opening pages. With just subtle hints to his background, another life lived and maybe a bigger epic picture, it's fair to say readers are left wanting more of this fun and flowing ride.
 
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#95 - HALLOWEEEN FLICK-PATROL-TACULAR

SPOILERS FROM THE JUMP
Welp we did it, we made it, the Patrol arrived on time to celebrate mfn Halloween! And we did it in Coke n Dank fashion, with an all-time, rated-R, cult classic,  Halloween anthology, pulp fiction, comic book movie. Writer/director -Michael Dougher gives us 2007's - Trick 'R Treat, and there's a lot to see in this fictional town of Warren Valley, Ohio on the night of October 31st Halloween Night
Less is more as we don't spare the nods, connections, links, lore and laugh in this movie, while we manage to find out Coke's first bought comic ever (BooM)  
Do yourself a favour and check out this fun flick its worth the pumpkin seed
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#94 - TMNT #3 & New Comics for November 2024

Issue 3 of the new Jason Aaron Turtle run is out and just like we said, we're keeping up with it until it ends or we do. This round Leo is up as the adventure moves from Ralph and Mikey in Tokyo to the Ganges River of  India or Nepal or China or Bangladesh. its probably India. 
Since we spend so many minutes not talking about TMNT T-U-R-T-L-E Power -Time Stamps included:13:06 - The 2nd show start begins 44:30 - Comic Patrol Pull List 
Coke: King Spawn #1
This Little Piggy #1
Batman: Full Moon #1
Dank:Big Guns Redneck #1
Predator vs Black Panther #1
Storm #1
We are going to check-in with which issues we read from last month and then look ahead for what's coming up in the solicitations for November, and pick out the ones that look most interesting to us.
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True Love Confessions #1 [Arc Analysis #87]

Welp, what can one say about 1950's comics. They're outta date, they're filled with propaganda, they lack diverse voice or faces, they don't age well, a lot of "men" are pulling the strings(story, art, concept, names). This is especially true for 1954's True Love Confession #1, but gawd damn are they hilarious to live read. 
This is the first time (probably not the last) Coke and Dank called an audible mid-review and acted out all the voices in this comic, and the results are way  funnier than actually reading the panels to yourself. Follow along as Coke n Dank find True Loves Confession #1, truly terrible and lovingly hilarious. 
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Quantum & Woody Vol 2: In Security [Arc Analysis #86]

Its been a while since we read up on our favourite half brothers Eric and Woody, as they learned the reason their father wanted them to stay together (think power gauntlets). What was supposed to be the perfect pairing of Offence and Defence, humour and sternness, is the yin and yang that brings you, Quantum & Woody.
Vol. 2 returns us to the pair as they deal with the fallout from their previous adventure with their new 3rd roommate, Vincent Van goat, who should drive and where they'll end up by books end. 
The only issue is will we get deeper with these characters who have only scratched the surface of what they can do? Or will we get trapped in a formula that will repeat the same methods of joke, joke, boom, joke? 
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#93 - Judge Dredd & RoboCop [Across the Pages]

Across the Pages (AxP) is our series where we take two similar-ish characters/teams/properties from different creators or publishers and give their various forms of media a well-deserved spotlight.
Both of these characters uphold the law in a satirical and exaggerated world, both in their own ways. One is a cyborg who was forced into his situation and trying to reconnect with his humanity, the other is a clone who is so successful at cutting ties with his humanity, he IS the law moreso than simply upholding it.In this episode, we cover: RoboCop: Roulette (1993)Judge Dredd: Block Mania (1981)Judge Dredd (1995)RoboCop (1987)
 
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#92 - TMNT #2 & New Comics for October 2024

Issue two of the new Jason Aaron Turtle run is out and just like we said, we're keeping up with it until it ends or we do.This one is all about Mikey's new celebrity status in Japan and how he is handling life after the disbanding of his brothers, one of who MIGHT show up in this issue. In the second half of this episode, we are going to check-in with which issues we read from last month and then look ahead for what's coming up in the solicitations for October, and pick out the ones that look most interesting to us.
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Space Women Beyond the Stratosphere [Arc Analysis #85]

 
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The Ninjettes [Arc Analysis #84]

What do you get when you dress up killers like schoolgirls but also give them ninja-like masks? You call them Ninjettes, and they are what this book is all about. Yes, they are a spinoff from Jennifer Blood, but we didn't know that at the time, so we weren't sure what to expect. What we got was, well, schoolgirl ninja-esque women with rage issues. We think? Listen in for more!
 
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