Geek of the Week

Issue 43 of Geek of the Week! Fraser returns!

After a 10 week run on his own (and a two week break), Mark is rejoined by Fraser! He's come back from America, and they have a big fat catch up, chatting about everything that happened over the Summer. 

Big fat catch up:

• Summer films: Dark Phoenix/ Men In Black/ Far From Home/ Brightburn

• San Diego Comicon Marvel announcements

• DC Universe shows not being available (legally) in the UK

• Jessica Jones TV show

• Breakdown of the Sony/ Disney Spider-Man deal

• & more 

Issue 40 of Geek of the Week! 

News: 

Mark discusses highlights from this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• SDCC preview

• Paper Girls Amazon adaptation

• Birds of Prey film to feature LGBT characters

• The King's Man trailer

• Marvel's October comic titles

• TMNT/ Power Rangers crossover comic

Pre-Recorded Segments:

Fraser and Mark recorded a load of prerecorded segments for the summer. Here are the last three!

• Fan Cast - X-Men

• Fan Cast - Marvel 

• BioBi - Blade: The Series

Pull or Pass: 

Sponsored by Travelling Man - https://www.travellingman.com/ 

Mark reads new single issues recently published, and discuss whether he’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Collapser

• Blade Runner 2019

• Loki

Issue 37 of Geek of the Week! Guest host - Zach Whittaker!

Guest Geek:

Mark asks his guest host the three GotW guest questions. 

• Geek Origin

• Comic Book Mount Rushmore

• Dream TV Show based on a comic book

News: 

Mark and Zach discuss highlights from this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• The Boys trailer

• Jessica Jones S3 on Netflix

• Batman Hush trailer

• JJ Abrams writing Spider-Man

• Batman film - 30 year anniversary

Pull or Pass: 

Sponsored by Travelling Man - https://www.travellingman.com/ 

Mark and Zach read new single issues recently published, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• At The End Of Your Tether

• Wolverine: Exit Wounds

• Marilyn Manor

Film Review:

• Brightburn

Music: 

Music tracks played on the show. 

• George Clooney Is My Batman by ZM Whittaker

Issue 36 of Geek of the Week!

News: 

Mark reports highlights from this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• Marvel's Twitter web

• Pennyworth trailer

• Marvel Studios announced for SDCC

• Todd McFarlane returns to Spawn

• Endgame extra footage

• Jessica Jones S3 on Netflix

Fan Cast: 

In two prerecorded segments, Fraser and Mark discuss who they'd cast for iconic roles in new comic book film adaptations.

• Batman

• Sinister Six

Pull or Pass: 

Sponsored by Travelling Man - https://www.travellingman.com/ 

Mark reads new single issues recently published, and discusses whether he’d add them to his pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Psi-Lords

• Warlord of Mars Attacks

• Usagi Yojimbo: Bunraku

Issue 33 of Geek of the Week! Mark goes solo! 

News: 

Mark reports highlights from this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• Plan for GotW over the next couple of months

• Brightburn released in US before UK

• Swamp Thing trailer

• Jessica Jones season 3 trailer

• Wolverine podcast returns

Guest Geek:

In preparation for a number of guest host geeks over the summer, Mark and Fraser ask each other the guest geek questions in these two prerecorded segments.

Pull or Pass: 

Sponsored by Travelling Man - https://www.travellingman.com/  

Mark reads three new comics published over the last couple of weeks, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Clue Candlestick

• Star Wars - Jabba the Hutt

• Batman: Last Knight on Earth

Issue 32 of Geek of the Week!

Reviews/ News: 

Discussion of this week's major releases in comic book TV shows and films:

• Trailers: Batwoman, Swamp Thing, Batman: Hush (animated)

• Titans TV show news

• Robert Pattison cast as Batman

• Batman comics news: Tom King and Last Knight on Earth trailer

Pull or Pass - Free Comic Book Day: 

Sponsored by Travelling Man - https://www.travellingman.com/ 

Throughout May, Mark and Fraser will be reading the 2019 Free Comic Book Day comics, and deciding whether to add them to their pull or not.

• Vampirella

• Bloodshot/ Fallen World

• Our Favourite Thing is My Favourite Thing Is Monsters

• Lady Mechanika

• Midnight Sky/ Long Live Wrestling/ Gutt Ghost

• Robotech

• Animosity

• Interceptor

Issue 29 of Geek of the Week! Endgame special! 

Reviews/ News: 

Discussion of this week's major releases in comic book TV shows and films:

• Endgame - no spoiler review

• Endgame - full, in depth review (with spoilers)

Pull or Pass: 

SPONSORED BY TRAVELLING MAN

Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Free Comic Book Day preview - setting up for a month long special review of as many FCBD books as possible!

Issue 28 of Geek of the Week!

Reviews/ News: 

Discussion of this week's major releases in comic book TV shows and films:

• Hellboy review

• Spider-Verse DVD extras pt. 1

• Swamp Thing trailer

Pull or Pass: 

Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Ascender

• Thanos

• Punk Mambo

Trade Off: 

Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.

• Earth 2 (Fraser's choice)

Messages From The Multiverse:

Mark and Fraser discuss a topic they've put out on social media, and the listeners responses.

• What trade would you give someone to get them into comics?

Issue 27 of Geek of the Week!

Reviews:
Discussion of this week's major releases in comic book TV shows and films:
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer
• Disney+ release date

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Symbiote Spider-Man
• Nightwing 59
• American Gods: The Moment of the Storm
• Fair Lady

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Sex Criminals (Mark's choice)

Issue 26 of Geek of the Week!

Reviews:
Discussion of this week's major releases in comic book TV shows and films:
• Shazam
• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, part 2

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Major X
• Orphan Age
• Section Zero
• Faithless

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Death of Superman (Fraser's choice)

Binge It Or Bin It:
Mark and Fraser pick a comic based TV show pilot, and watch it to decide whether they want to continue watching (binge it) or not bother (bin it).
• The Flash (Fraser's choice)

Issue 25 of Geek of the Week!

News:
Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.
• Trailers - Endgame/ Joker/ Pennyworth
• Lego Endgame Spoilers?
• Stargirl TV show
• Angelina Jolie cast as Sersi in Eternals

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• War of the Realms
• Assassin Nation
• Bad Luck Chuck

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• The Theory (Mark's choice)

Comics Compared:
An in depth look into the similarities and difference between the comics and another medium.
• Justice League

Issue 24 of Geek of the Week!

News:
Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.
• Shazam early screening review
• Avenge The Fallen Endgame posters
• Absolute Carnage
• X-Men films future with Disney

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Spider-Man: City at War
• Detective Comics 1000
• Invisible Kingdom

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (Fraser's choice)

Issue 23 of Geek of the Week!

News: 

Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• Trailers - Endgame/ Batman V TMNT/ Sabrina 

• James Gunn back for GotG

• Hammer of Justice crossover

• & more!

Pull or Pass: 

Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Calamity Kate

• Spider-Man Life Story

• Teen Titans 28

Trade Off: 

Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.

• Monstress (Mark's choice)

Binge It Or Bin It:

Mark and Fraser pick a comic based TV show pilot, and watch it to decide whether they want to continue watching (binge it) or not bother (bin it).

• Outcast

Music: 

Music tracks played on the show. 

• Street Fighting Man by The Rolling Stones

• Cherry Bomb by The Runaways

• Revolution by REM

• Dredd Song by The Cure

Issue 22 of Geek of the Week!

Review:
An in depth review of a recently released major comic book film.
• Captain Marvel

Guest Geek:
An interview with someone involved in the comic book industry.
• Neil Gibson (British comic book writer and CEO of TPub publisher)

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Astro Hustle
• Meet The Skrulls
• Red Hood and the Outlaws #32

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Supergirl (Fraser's choice)

Issue 21 of Geek of the Week!

News:
Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.
• Trailers - Dark Phoenix/ Shazam/ Hellboy
• DC films/ shared universe
• New Mutants film in trouble
• Eternals film and a potential gay superhero

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Morning In America
• Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History
• Justice League 19

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Paper Girls (Mark's choice)

Fan Cast:
Mark and Fraser discuss potential castings for an upcoming comic book film.
• Fantastic Four (MCU version)

Issue 20 of Geek of the Week!

News: 

Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• Comic book films at the Oscars

• Donny Cates death threats!

• Eminem/ Punisher 

• Captain Marvel Stan Lee Tribute

• DC cancels Second Coming

Pull or Pass: 

Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• High Level

• Anthem

• Daredevil

Trade Off: 

Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.

• Justice League V Power Rangers (Fraser's choice)

Comics Compared:

An in depth look into the similarities and difference between the comics and another medium.

• Umbrella Academy

Issue 19 of Geek of the Week!

News:
Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.
• Umbrella Academy review
• Doom Patrol reaction
• Spider-Ham extras on Spider-Verse DVD
• Jeff Loeb Netflix farewell

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Hulkverines
• Fight Club 3
• Sharkey the Bounty Hunter

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Ringside (Mark's choice)

Messages From The Multiverse:
Mark and Fraser discuss a topic they've put out on social media, and the listeners responses.
• Your first visit to a comic store

Issue 18 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show which goes 2 hours for the first time!

News:
Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.
• RIP Oreo
• 3 Hour Endgame?
• Ultimate Universe reboot
• Four new Hulu animated Marvel series
• Batman/ TMNT animated
• Captain Marvel 90s website

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Avengers No Road Home
• Wonder Twins
• Stiffs

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Bitch Planet (Mark's choice)
• Love Is Love (Fraser's choice)

Issue 17 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: 

Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• Superbowl trailers

• Ben Affleck is no longer Batman

• Invincible animated cast

• Y The Last Man TV show

Pull or Pass: 

Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Old Man Quill

• Batman #64

• Vindication

Issue 16 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: 

Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.

• Punisher season 2 review

• Umbrella Academy trailer

• The Boys trailer

• Birds of Prey teaser trailer

Pull or Pass: 

Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.

• Journey Into Unknown Worlds

• Mysteries of Love and Space

• Wyrd

Trade Off: 

Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.

• Ultimate Spider-Man (Fraser's choice)

Music: 

Music tracks played on the show. 

• Time to Pretend by MGMT

• Cult of Personality by Living Color 

Issue 15 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News:
Discussion of this week's news in comic books and comic book media.
• Glass review
• Comic book films Oscar nominations
• Ghostbusters 3 teaser trailer

Pull or Pass:
Fraser and Mark read three new comics published this week, and discuss whether they’d add them to their pull or won’t continue reading the title.
• Oliver
• Starcraft Soldiers
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Trade Off:
Fraser and Mark, who have very different tastes in comics, take it in turns to lend a trade paperback to each other. They discuss what they thought of the book.
• Unfollow (Mark’s choice)

Issue 14 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer, Titans on Netflix, The Punisher season 2 trailer, Thanos on the Simpsons
Pull or Pass: Invaders, Avatar Tsu-Tey's Path, Titans 33
Trade Off: Invincible

Issue 13 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: Endgame trailer only has footage from first 15 mins, Fox characters in MCU, Capt. Marvel special look trailer, HBO Watchmen photos, Ant Man ride at Disneyland Hong Kong
Reviews: Inky Pen on Nintendo Switch, Spider-Man PS4 - final DLC
Pull or Pass: Gunning For Hits, Young Justice, Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man

Issue 12 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

Preview of the Year: Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC cinematic Universe, Netflix shows, DC streaming service
Pull or Pass: Fraser and Mark discuss upcoming comic books for 2019 

Issue 11 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: InkyPen launched on Switch
Review of the Year: Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC cinematic Universe, TV shows
Pull or Pass: Fraser and Mark discuss their favourite pulls of the year
Trade Off: Twisted Dark 

Issue 10 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: Black Panther and The Oscars, Hellboy Trailer, British cinemas getting Aquaman early, Men In Black trailer
Pull or Pass: Marvel Season's Beatings, Archie's Christmas Spectacular
Trade Off: Marvel Holiday Special 2004, Klaus 

Issue 9 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

Film Reviews: Aquaman, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
News: Avengers Endgame trailer
Trade Off: Spider-Men 

Issue 8 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: Captain Marvel trailer, Sabrina series 2, Enter the Spiderverse award, Heroes in Crisis
Pull or Pass: Self/Made, Shazam, Avengers Prelude
Trade Off: Postal

Issue 7 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: Sony Venomverse film dates, Birds of Prey film, Elseworld trailer, Walking Dead spin off series
Pull or Pass: The Warning, Dead Man Logan, Drowned Earth
Trade Off: Vader

Issue 6 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

News: Once Upon A Deadpool Trailer, Spider-Man PS4 game nominated for GotY, War of the Realms
Pull or Pass: Middlewest, Iron Hammer/ Soldier Supreme/ Infinity Warps/ ArachKnight/ Weapon Hex/ Ghost Panther
Trade Off: Descender

Issue 5 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

Stan Lee passes away
Pull or Pass: Bitter Root, Alien 3, Uncanny X-Men
Trade Off: Kraven's Last Hunt

Issue 4 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

Weekly News: Spiderman DLC, Bucky and Falcon TV series, Ewan McGregor, Wolverine Podcast
Pull or Pass: Doctor Who - 13th Doctor, The Green Lantern, Marvel Knights 20th
Trade Off: I Hate Fairyland
Comics Compared: Iron Man

Issue 3 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

Weekly News: Avengers 4 casting, comic book constellations
Pull or Pass: Howard Lovecraft, Jughead - The Hunger, Superior Spider-Man
Trade Off: Afterlife with Archie
Comics Compared: Riverdale

Issue 2 of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present their weekly comic book radio show.

Weekly News
Pull or Pass: Judge Dredd: Toxic, Exorsisters, Shuri, Old Lady Harley
Trade Off: Outcast
Comics Compared: The Walking Dead

The pilot episode of Geek of the Week!

Fraser and Mark present the pilot of weekly comic book radio show. It all began here!