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Greg Driver

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Every two weeks your host Greg and his co-hosts Leon and Rahul discuss comics in all their forms; monthly issues, collected volumes, graphic novels, newspaper strips, film tie-ins, TV tie-ins, flip-books, pictures scribbled on the backs of napkins... If it tells a story in sequence through art and text, rest assured we'll have something to say about it. Art and logos by the talented and extremely generous Anthony Smith (https://www.acecomicals.com/guests/anthonysmith) If you have questions o ...
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A Comic Book Recommendation Podcast with Spoiler-Ish Free Comic Book Reviews. We read a BUNCH of FRESH new comic books that come out on New Comic Book Wednesday, and pick the greatest ones to discuss. We ALSO discuss comic book movie and tv news, random STUFF that's FLOATING around in our Nerd brains, give out FREE digital comic book codes, interview comic book creators, update you on my very own comic book called Zombie Destroyers, and whatever other weird stuff we can think of. Please foll ...
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW BREATH OF SHADOWS #1 ART BRUT #1-2 SWAMP THING: GREEN HELL #1-2 Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. Al…
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In this episode, Greg , Rahul and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn for the finale episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" We get into the last arc of "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN" "THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN", we also discuss some of the other media inspired by or adap…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: Always Never Black Paradox Know Your Station PTSD Radio Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used t…
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Merry Christmas and welcome to this year's Christmas special. We decided to take a trip back in time, riffing off our recent Death and Return of Superman episodes and put together a list of Christmas comics that cover the first half of the 90s. We offer you a snapshot of the particular kind of Christmas cheer that would have been available on the s…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn for the second episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN". In this episode we discuss the comic book industry of the early 90s and the impact that seismic events, such as the comic book sales boom and the founding …
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In this episode, Greg is joined by special guest Dr Joe Sutliff Sanders to discuss, primarily his work in creating and launching the first world-class collection of graphic novels at Cambridge’s Lucy Cavendish College. The initial and core focus of the library is the prioritisation of works by LGBTQ+ creators, women, Indigenous peoples and people o…
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Happy Halloween!! In this episode, I the The Loft Dweller welcome you again on this night, This darkest night... To the unhallowed ground of my Library Of The Damned… Come I have something special to show you this time. The works of a true fear and dread maestro, a master of inkomancy harnessing true terror in line and panel. I am of course talking…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn for the inaugural episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN". In this episode we discuss where the idea for this iconic storyline came from and why this ultimately happened! We dive into the mechanics of the…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: MAKE BELIEVE We discuss part oneAND we have a preview of part two! you can back part two here! as it's now live on kickstarter for funding! FANTASTIC FOUR: FULL CIRCLE BONE ORCHARD: TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS #1 Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please sub…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: Detective Comics #1062/1063 Shock Shop #1 Suzanne - The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis Available now here! Gallery: Sennen Available for pre order here Published: 20th Oct 2022 (UK) 27th Oct 2022 (NorthAmerica) Gallery: Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please …
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Issue #261 Nottingham Vol1 Commentary Review With Co-Host Kevin!Kevin IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevs_dailycarry/Kevin and I give a page by page commentary with review of Mad Cave Studios Hit Comic Nottingham Vol.1! Mad Cave Studios IG: https://www.instagram.com/madcavestudios/Thank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and …
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: TERROR ILLUSTRATED CLEMENTINE EAT MY FLESH, DRINK MY BLOOD available here! https://dauntlessstories.com/emfdmb MARVEL MONSTER GROUP: TALES OF THE ZOMBIE NOTES: Some of the resources/ sources used in Greg's discussion of Horror Magasines LOSTSOTI.ORG a site that is full of information and …
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In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics: STRAY GARDENER ADAMTINE THE PASSAGEWAY Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of ho…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: THE FORGOTTEN BLADE BLACK MASS RISING OUTER WILDERNESSThis is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 16th June 2022 (UK) 23rd June 2022 (NA) for 8.99 | $12.95Pre-Order here! SLEEPING WHILE STANDING This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be availab…
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In this episode, Greg is joined by special guest Katie Cunningham to discuss her comic ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW a historical horror comic with a sci-fi/ cosmic twist! we get into the creative process behind the story, the inspiration and discuss creating/ collaborating on a comic from a writer's perspective! ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW is available here via…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: SQUIRE ROTTEN UNDER THE SNOW We also talk a little about theSONIC THE HEDGEHOG comics published by Archie Comics! Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-f…
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In this episode, Greg and Rahul discuss the following comics: INTERNET CRUSADER INCLUDING THE PORTAL 2 HELL ZINE DESERTERWe also get Rahul's thoughts on a comic from last episode: 2120 This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 19th May (UK) / 26th May (North America) for £19.99 | $26.95 Pre-Order here! Send any questions or…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: BATMAN: BEYOND THE WHITE KNIGHT #1 HULK: GRAND DESIGN- MONSTER #1 2120 This is a preview from Avery Hill Publishing and will be available 19th May (UK) / 26th May (North America) for £19.99 | $26.95 Pre-Order here!we also take a brief look at some other upcomming titles from Avery Hill pu…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn to discuss DC's CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. The 1985-1986 DC Comics event that launched a thousand large scale universe shattering events! We get right to the marrow of the trail-blazing crossover event that forever changed the comics landscape. In 1985 nothing this big and far reachi…
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Issue #260 My NCBD Picks!6 New Comic Book Day Picks:Kill Lock Artisan Wrath #1King of Spies #4Little Monsters #1Primos #2Radiant Red #1We Live Age of Paladions #1Thank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and get 25% OFF ON YOUR ORDER!!! @popuptee #popuptee www.popuptee.com/- Theme song Singer Nick Papageorge www.instagram.com…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest David Lloyd! We get to sit down and have a chat with legendary creator David Lloyd about their long and varied career as an artist in comics including the medium defining V FOR VENDETTA We will also be taking a look at ACES WEEKLY A digital anthology title composed of serials and sho…
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Issue #259 Invincible Vol.1 Commentary 1 of 4, PLUS Bonus!With Co-Host Michael Norris @letstalkcollectingThank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and get 25% OFF ON YOUR ORDER!!! @popuptee #popuptee www.popuptee.com/- Theme song Singer Nick Papageorge www.instagram.com/nicholas.dell/and his band Solution www.instagram.com/so…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: SAGA #55 MADE IN KOREA - Spoilers begin @ 26m51s~ - For a non spoiler overview, listen to Leon's review in episode 125 of Ace Comicals! GRAVENEYE NAMELESS Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we d…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: MADE IN KOREA MOON KNIGHT (2021) NIGHT OF THE GHOUL Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray th…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Anthony Smith! We get to sit down and have a chat with creator Anthony Smith about their new book LEARN TO SPEAK CAT: FAKE MEWS A comedic collection of single panel cat centric cartoons and really get into the creative process! We also get to chat about their work wit…
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God rest ye merry Comics fans Let nothing you dismay Remember Holiday Specials to read near Christmas Day To save us from depression when serotonin's gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy... In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are bringing the cheer once again for the Ace Comicals 2021 Christmas S…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: QUIET THOUGHTS (Review begins at: 18:00) THE RUSH #1 (Review begins at: 33:03) BLACK KNIGHT: CURSE OF THE EBONY BLADE (Segment includes SPOILERS for Eternals (2021) beginning at: 49:01) BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 (2021) (Review begins at: 1:10:41) We also discuss the new movie …
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In this episode, Greg and Leon are joined by special guests Nigel and Tazziii for the crackling epicentre of a universe shattering event! part of a crossover with the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast We are here to discuss Jack Kirby's ETERNALS. In honor of the introduction of THE ETERNALS to the MCU we are going to be taking a look at The beginning …
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Happy Halloween!! In this episode, I the The Loft Dweller gather you... my congregation of faithful acolytes to celebrate in infernal fashion... for tis the Season of Decay... And who is this in the library? someone new joins our congregation of ghouls and lost souls! Leon!! JOE GOLEM: OCCULT DETECTIVE VOLUME 1--THE RAT CATCHER AND THE SUNKEN DEAD …
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: SENSOR(Review begins at: 50m) SOUR PICKLESthis book is currently available for pre-order here! and set for release 21st October (UK) / 26th October (USA) (Review begins at: 23m40s)Preview gallery: We also discuss the return of CHILLING ADVENTURES IN SORCERY as well as the imminent …
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: THE ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK #1-2 (Review Begins at 00:46:56) KA- ZAR LORD OF THE SAVAGE LAND #1 (Review Begins at 01:01:01) PRIMØRDIAL #1 (Review Begins at 01:18:55) BATMAN: EGO (Review Begins at 01:35:02) Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe …
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: RIVER OF SIN (Review Begins at 01:00) JINX FREEZE this book is currently available for pre-order here! and set for release 7th October (UK) / 12th October (USA) (Review Begins at 00:38) ROOFSTOMPERS (Review Begins at 01:15:25) JINX FREEZE Preview Images: Send any questions or feedback to …
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Issue #258 It's been a while. 4 Comic Book Recommendations and some other Fun Stuff!Thank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and get 25% OFF ON YOUR ORDER!!! @popuptee #popuptee www.popuptee.com/- Theme song Singer Nick Papageorge www.instagram.com/nicholas.dell/and his band Solution www.instagram.com/solution_band/Check out…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: BATMAN '89 #1 BLACK this book is currently live on Kickstarter so back it here! and set for release October 2021! EAT THE RICH #1 Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: THAT TEXAS BLOOD #7-8 (Review Begins at 00:07:23) BARBARIC #1-2 (Review Begins at 00:13:52) LIGHTS, PLANETS, PEOPLE this book is currently available for pre-order here! and set for release 23rd September 2021 (UK) 28th September 2021 (US) (Review Begins at 00:20:46) THE LAST BOOK YOU'LL E…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Dan McDaid! Following on from our review of DEGA last episode we get to sit down and have a chat with creator Dan McDaid. we get to have a discussion about DEGA and really get into the gears of the book! what better way to dive fully into a comic is there than with the creator themse…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: DEGA by Dan McDaid. See also this tweet DJELIYA by Juni Ba THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #1 Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All co…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the fifth and final installment in our epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL. Presenting “BATMAN: KNIGHTSEND” Following the events of “KNIGHTQUEST: THE CRUSADE” and “KNIGHTQUEST: THE SEARCH” , Bruce Wayne has returned to Gotham. Alfred has gone. Jean-Paul val…
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We are back! We are hitting up our FOC to check out some hot books so your not chasing come Wednesday in 6 weeks! We check out Poyo's Spec list from comicsheatingup.net, CBSI for their top ten, Lunar and Previewsworld Final Orders Due! Email Kowabunga comics for discounts and a great email from Eric with a list of the FOC books!…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul discuss the following comics: LA MANO DEL DESTINO THE STRANGE WORLD OF YOUR DREAMS HAHA #1-4 THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR #2 ORPHAN AND THE FIVE BEASTS #2 Send any questions or feedback to acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating t…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the fourth installment in our epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL. Bane has been defeated by a new, darker, reckless and more violent Batman and now he rules the night. Jean-Paul Valley for better or worse wears the cowl… What follows is our discussion and …
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Free Comic Book Day is coming soon! Order your books from your retailers to make sure you get the ones you want. We take a look at comicsheatingup.net for Poyo's list, look at Lunar for the list of dc and scout books, then we take a look at previews world for their list of books for the final order cutoff. Thank You to Kowabunga and Deep Discount C…
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In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul special guest Nigel to discuss the following comics: THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME #1 THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR #1 DEADLY CLASS THE SWAMP THING #1-2 ORPHAN AND THE FIVE BEASTS #1 Adittionally, Leon gives us a brief review of the new MORTAL KOMBAT movie -Nigel also gives a project update for his upcomin…
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In this episode, Greg and Leon discuss the following comics: THE SILVER COIN #1 review begins at 40m20s TWO MOONS #1-2 review begins at 1h00m8s There's also some light discussion at the beginning of the episode concerning: -TRUTH: RED, WHITE AND BLACK and it's connection to THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER with spoilers for Episode 2 THE RECENT RE…
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