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Planes, Trains and Comic Books
Hosted by Matthew Hansen and John Johnson · EN
In "Planes, Trains, and Comic Books" comic enthusiasts Matt Hansen and John Johnson read, discuss, and review comic book story arcs. Matt and John take a deep dive into the comic book medium, not only re-reading beloved and critically acclaimed story arcs, but also exploring the less heard of, and more unknown works. *INCLUDES SPOILERS*
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Berserk: Volumes 6 - 10
1w ago02:20:17Tap to summarizeBack in the day, Guts the Black Swordsman was a top slayer for The Band of the Hawk, an elite mercenary unit led by Griffith, whose calm demeanor and callow beauty belied his fighting prowess and steel will. While in a king's employ, the attraction between the king's daughter and Griffith and the growing favor of the king towards the Hawk leader raises the hackles of the king's jealous son, who plots to have Griffith summarily assassinated. But if the plot fails, the king's son will likely have to deal with Guts and his titanic broadsword, and the results of such confrontations are rarely pretty... or easy to clean up.
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Berserk: Volumes 1 - 5
Apr 2602:27:31Tap to summarizeHis name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures. His flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice.
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Strangers In Paradise: Book 1
Nov 2701:39:08Tap to summarizeStrangers in Paradise is the compelling love story of three unlikely friends who find themselves bound together by their pasts… Katchoo is a beautiful young woman living in the spare bedroom of her high school friend, Francine. Brash and outspoken, Katchoo makes no secret of her love for Francine but that's not an option for the shy, insecure woman who looks for Prince Charming in a series of bad boyfriends. Enter David, a gentle but persistent artist who seems determined to win Katchoo's heart. The resulting triangle is a touching comedy of romantic errors that takes the trio down a complicated road of murder, mayhem, and love featuring an array of characters including crime bosses, psychopaths, and well-meaning friends. Strangers in Paradise is a funny, yet complicated multi-genre graphic novel that is sure to satisfy many tastes.
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Dracula Book 1: The Impaler
Oct 1900:49:16Tap to summarizeThe first of four planned volumes, The Impaler explores the legendary Count before his debut in the novel—from his first foray into the dark arts to his rise to lord of the undead! Wagner and Jones explore the veiled stories from Dracula, diving into the bloody, horrifying events between the lines of the famed horror novel.
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Batman: White Knight
Sep 2101:04:40Tap to summarizeBatman: White Knight follows the man now known as Jack Napier as he embarks on a quest to heal the city he once terrorized. After reconciling with his long-suffering partner, Harley Quinn, he sets in motion a carefully plotted campaign to discredit the one person whom he views as Gotham City's true enemy: Batman. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/PlanesTrainsandComicBooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
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Fantastic Four: Full Circle
Aug 2400:51:57Tap to summarizeWhen an intruder suddenly appears inside the Baxter Building, the Fantastic Four find themselves surrounded by a swarm of invading parasites. These carrion creatures composed of Negative Energy come to Earth using a human host as a delivery system. But for what purpose? And who is behind this untimely invasion?
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The Anchor
Jul 2000:46:01Tap to summarizeOne thousand years ago a hulking outcast sought refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery and offered in return the one thing he had to give — his fists. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/PlanesTrainsandComicBooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
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Street Sharks (1996)
Jul 700:42:03Tap to summarizeThe four Bolton Brothers were happy playing sports and meeting babes. But when a run-in with a mad scientist turned them into giant sharks, they only got COOLER! But they'll need all the help they can get to stop their arch nemesis, Dr. Piranoid, from developing... THE PERFECT PREDATOR! Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/PlanesTrainsandComicBooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
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Alan Scott: Green Lantern
Jun 2301:08:02Tap to summarizeAlan Scott is the most powerful member of the Justice Society of America, but his personal life is a well-kept secret. Haunted by the memory of his first love, John Ladd, the Green Lantern must solve the mystery of multiple deaths of men who died just like John. Aided by the Spectre, the Flash, and the entire JSA, he must uncover the truth behind the man masquerading as him, the Red Lantern. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/PlanesTrainsandComicBooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
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Stuck Rubber Baby
Jun 900:59:58Tap to summarizeToland Polk is a closeted gay man in 1960s American South trying to keep a low profile. He's aware of the racial injustice all around him. No longer content to stay on the sidelines, Toland joins his friends as they fight against bigotry. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/PlanesTrainsandComicBooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
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