Welcome back! Join us for a final tour through all things Sandman with our friends from What’s Lightsabers, Precious?, Ryan and Joanna! https://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/101_Sandman_roundtable_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 1:17 When we recorded this, it had been just a year since we recorded our Ninja Scroll episode. It has …

When the alien secession movement runs up against a civil authority that’s anything but, crusading reporter Spider Jerusalem just has to be there! Plus, we celebrate the 100th episode of Vertiguys, Rob Gordon style. Happy holidays, everyone, and we’ll see you next year! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/100_Transmetro…

A mage and a dead body walk into a church. That’s not a joke; that’s the comic. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/99_Hellblazer_Special_1_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 1:48 – The Darkness, created by Marc Silvestri’s Top Cow (an imprint of Image Comics), is a mafia hitman who inherits the embodiment of universal chaos and the…

Celebrate Turkey Day with the Vertiguys by chowing down on the first grim tale from Lucifer’s ongoing series, as the Devil-in-retirement seeks advice, takes in a show, and is generally kind of a prick. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/98_Lucifer_1-3_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 2:09 – The actual line is “flights of angels s…

Vertiguys Phase Two continues with another #1! Journalist jerk Spider Jerusalem has three books to write in five years, and zero chance of doing it without returning to his one and only geographical nemesis, the City. No new episode next week – we’ll be back in two with Lucifer. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/97_Tr…

Bad memories bounce back to bewilder our buddies in Hellblazer #70-71 – while a brokenhearted Constantine battles the Blitz, his beloved Kit barhops in Belfast. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/96_Hellblazer_70-71_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 1:20 – Rick Veitch, who later became the regular writer on Swamp Thing, also contr…

Happy Halloween, listeners! Departing for the dread domain of Dark Horse Comics, we’re tackling two twisted tales from Sandman scribe Neil Gaiman! First, we learn a sinister secret in Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Secret House of the Night of Dread Desire, then we solve a murder mystery in A Study in Emerald! http://media.blubrry.c…

Welcome to Vertiguys Phase Two! This week, the world is ending, the Devil’s on a mission from God and we’re talking antiheroes, cosmology, and the legacy of Sandman in Mike Carey and Scott Hampton’s 1999 miniseries The Sandman Presents: Lucifer. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/94_Sandman_Presents_Lucifer_1-3_edit_1.…

This week, join us for Preacher’s last stand! As Starr, the Lord, and Jesse’s plans collide, Tulip faces off with the Grail, Jesse faces the guns, and Cassidy faces the music. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/93_Preacher_64-66_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 2:55 – Among his many classics, Paul Williams has collaborated with D…

This week, the consequences of Constantine’s recent battles come home in three soul-shattering issues, as John receives heartbreaking news and an old enemy stops by for a drink. Plus, Constantine shares a tale of (slightly) happier days in Vertigo Jam #1. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/92_Hellblazer_67-69_edit_2.mp…

This is it: the end of an era. In the final three issues of Sandman, Hob Gadling faces death, a sage meets the new Dream, and William Shakespeare completes his deal with the Devil. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/91_Sandman_73-75_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 2:06 – Sean meant issue #73. Also, we forgot to mention that Dave…

Preacher bids fond farewell to one of its goofiest recurring characters as it sets the board for the final game. Elsewhere, Hoover experiences a miracle, Tulip locks and loads, and Jesse lets us all down. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/90_Preacher_61-63_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 1:51 – Cassidy’s a vampire, so a showdow…

This week on Vertiguys, Constantine takes on racism while an archangel wrestles with the Problem of Evil and goes on a date. Plus, we learn about angels’ favorite chairs, the job market for waiters in London, and the value of a shilling. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/89_Hellblazer_64-66_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 1:13 …

In the final story arc of Sandman, the universe mourns, Daniel entertains a guest, and Matthew moves on. The dream ends… This podcast contains major spoilers for Avengers: Endgame. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/88_Sandman_70-72_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 1:50 – That’s “the law against spilling family blood.” Sorry abou…

Jesse Custer makes a deal with the devil as we move into the final issues of Preacher. Join us as we discuss Jesse’s master plan, Herr Starr’s grammatical tips, our favorite thriller of 1997, and the proper usage of “looming.” http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/87_Preacher_59-60_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 3:08 – The comic w…

Constantine’s throwing a birthday bash, and you’re invited – along with a bunch of other weirdos, a cut-rate wannabe warlock, and a legendary creative team. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/86_Hellblazer_62-63_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 3:00 – While it’s true that Steve Dillon drew a couple issues earlier in the run, Sean…

As the Kindly Ones’ war on the Dreaming reaches a climax, Nuala learns to let go, Morpheus executes his final strategy, and Matthew stands by a friend. Everything ends, and begins again. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/85_Sandman_67-69_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 3:00 – The Oxford comma is the controversial grammatical pr…

We’re closing in on the final issues of Preacher! While Jesse seeks out the full story about Cassidy, Starr contends with a new old enemy, and Arseface lands in hot water. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/84_Preacher_55-58_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 6:37 – According to the website of the largest Baptist denomination, the …

This week, Constantine keeps his friends close (and his enemies at a B&B) as he prepares for one more showdown with the First of the Fallen! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/83_Hellblazer_59-61_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 1:21 – Bit of a deep cut here. “Stairway to Heaven” is an oft-overlooked gem from Led Zeppelin’s untit…

Hellblazer will be back in seven days – this week, we have a brief chat about an iconic, bloody tale of death and rebirth featuring Animal Man! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/82_Animal_Man_51-56_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 1:53 – Eric would like to clarify that he called this story a tough read, not a bad read. It’s slow…

It’s a feast for corvids this week on Vertiguys as the Kindly Ones declare war on the Dreaming. Meanwhile, Rose receives a message, the Corinthian shares a vision, and Nuala makes a choice with the best of intentions. No show next week – we’ll be back in two with Hellblazer. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/81_Sandma…

This week, Preacher hits the road and travels back in time to the good old days of love, friendship, and grand theft auto. Tune in to hear Jesse, Tulip, and Amy take on some modern-day horse thieves, and also France. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/80_Preacher_Tall_in_the_Saddle_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 4:35 – In the m…

This week, Constantine finds himself under the gun as he takes on a ring of modern-day bodysnatchers – and tries to save a stockbroker from his better impulses. This podcast contains minor spoilers for Avengers: Endgame. No new episode next week – we’ll be back May 22 with fresh Preacher. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/verti…

Ominous portents abound as The Kindly Ones continues! This week, Morpheus looks to a friend for comfort, Rose searches for Piglet, and Lyta finds what she seeks. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/78_Sandman_62-63_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 2:34 – We’re talking about Mike Mignola, best known as the creator of Hellboy. Here’…

Get ready for some Preacher! This week, as she takes her destiny into her own hands, we recollect the gun-toting, shark-hunting, butt-kicking life of resident (part-time) hitgirl Tulip O’Hare! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/77_Preacher_51-54_real_edit_3.mp3 Show Notes 2:55 – When I say “Deagle,” I’m using rather si…

Happy April Fools Day, listeners! This week, we’ve traveled far afield of our usual fare, into the forbidden frontier of Marvel Comics! We’re checking out four delightful issues of Kelly Thompson and Stefano Caselli’s West Coast Avengers! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/76_Preacher_51-54_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 1:51 –…

This week, Garth Ennis pushes the boundaries of loyalty and good taste in the unforgettable Hellblazer #52-55. Join us for a wild and bloody adventure as Constantine pursues a possessed prince and jousts with Jack the Ripper! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/75_Hellblazer_52-55_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 2:13 – Glenn Fabr…

The plot thickens with the second installment of The Kindly Ones in Sandman #60-61. Carla has questions, Rose Walker returns with life lessons, and Matthew finds himself in the buddy cop movie of the year. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/74_Sandman_60-61_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 2:00 – We discussed the Convergence with…

This week, special guest Andy joins us as Jesse Custer takes a trip to the desert and Garth Ennis takes us back once more to Texas and the Spaceman’s war days in The Land of Bad Things. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/73_Preacher_49-50_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 2:14 – Sean is referring to the surreal final episode of Th…

What harrowing adventure could drag Constantine out of semi-retirement? Well, he waxes misanthropic at a laundromat. Plus: Job Interview with the Vampire! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/72_Hellblazer_50-51_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 2:13 – Fletch Lives is a 1989 crime comedy film starring Chevy Chase, the second film ba…

It’s finally here: the beginning of the end for Sandman. Tune in for unseelie interventions, baby goatees, and the song stylings of Satan! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/71_Sandman_57-59_edit_1.mp3 Show Notes 2:00 – Our coverage of The Doll’s House can be found here and here. 3:19 – Here’s the fucking cover to Vert…

There will be no more delay! At long last, preacher-turned-sheriff Jesse Custer’s ready to settle things with malevolent meat magnate Odin Quincannon – plus, we check out Vertigo’s brand new Hex Wives! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/Preacher_47-48_edit_1.mp3 This podcast contains spoilers for Preacher season 1 and …

The Vertiguys are still on hiatus, but while we get the comic books ready, we’ve got a special surprise for you! Eric has teamed up with Joanna and Ryan from What’s Lightsabers, Precious? and Connor from work to cover the anime classic Ninja Scroll. Beware of snakes, poisoned shurikens, and medieval long distance charges, and … Continue reading Bon…

Constantine plays detective when a night at the pub turns into a lovely little ghost story, then plays Santa for a Hellblazer Christmas pub crawl! Seems like he’s spending a lot of time in the pub… This will be the last show of 2018 – we look forward to seeing all of you again in … Continue reading Hellblazer #47-49: Love Kills →…

Brace yourselves for the stunning finale of Worlds’ End, featuring: a President (who becomes President), a sky burial, machine politics, Ted “Wildcat” Grant, the end of the storm, and a funeral. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/68_Sandman_54-56_edit_3.mp3 Show Notes 0:48 – Sean is calling back to our brother PK’s cat…

Jesse Custer’s in for a busy week as Sheriff of Salvation, Texas: making a few friends, buying a new truck, declaring war on racism, and kicking a whole lot of ass. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/67_Preacher_44-46_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 2:02 – “Streets of Laredo” appears in Punisher (vol. 6) #28-31. 3:33 – For the f…

This week, we put an iconic Hellblazer tale to bed. In the gripping finale of Dangerous Habits, John Constantine says his goodbyes, plays his final card, and remembers that he’s kind of a bastard. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/66_Hellblazer_44-46_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 3:25 – “My Way” may be a reference to the Fran…

Marooned at an inn between worlds by a reality storm, a motley group of travelers while away the hours – by telling a bunch of cool stories. Join us as cities slumber, Hob Gadling takes a trip, and Cluracan does his job for once. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/65_Sandman_51-53_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 1:20 – That was …

In honor of Eric’s favorite issue of Hellblazer, we’re pleased to present: the very first prototype episode we ever recorded. Marvel! as John Constantine outdrinks the Devil! Brave! the Skype-quality sound! Listen! if you want to! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/00_Hellblazer_42_edit.mp3 Show Notes 3:46 – You may be…

One fine day, a stranger came to the town of Salvation – a stranger named Jesse Custer. But Jesse will find a familiar face waiting for him in Salvation, and this time we don’t mean Arseface! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/64_Preacher_41-43_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 3:58 – That’s a reference to Link from The Legend of …

Garth Ennis takes over in Hellblazer #41-43 – for the final days of Constantine’s life! Listen in as John gets bad news, phones a friend, and shares a drink with the Devil. This podcast contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again, Netflix’s Daredevil season 3, Iron Fist season 2, and Jessica Jones seasons 1 and 2. … Continue reading Hellblazer #41-…

This is a tale of Baghdad. It is the perfect city, in the perfect age. But the King is troubled in his soul… http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/62_Sandman_50_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 0:55 – I don’t know why I started laughing there. Sean probably made a face or something. 3:10 – That’s not three different palaces, Al-Rasc…

Get ready for a new adventure in discomfort as two of the worst humans in Preacher contend with gators, cliches, and international terrorism. They’re just a couple of Good Old Boys. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/61_Preacher_Good_Old_Boys_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 5:00 – In addition to animal abuse, T.C. is also an act…

It’s an ending and a new start for Hellblazer in issues 39-40. Join us as we say goodbye to Jamie Delano, the world says goodbye to John Constantine, and John Constantine says hello to John Constantine. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/60_Hellblazer_39-40_edit_3.mp3 Show Notes 7:53 – Worth noting, though, that we don…

Dream and Delirium’s journey comes to an end, and with it Brief Lives. The Endless sit down under the stars to a lovely meal and a scintillating dinner conversation, but at what cost? There is nothing free in this world – not even dolmades. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/59_Sandman_47-49_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 1:18 …

Time-traveling to the far-flung future year of 2018, Sean and special guest PK from Blankcast bring you a spoiler-filled review of the brand new Sandman Universe #1. No new episode next week, but we’ll be back in two with the conclusion of Brief Lives. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/58_Sandman_Universe_1_edit_2.mp3…

Get ready for a tale of grunge, guitars, and, oh yeah, soul-crushing depression as Sean and special guest Andy delve into the history of Arseface in Preacher Special: The Story of You-Know-Who. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/57_Preacher_Story_of_You_Know_Who_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 5:16 – Ennis has described the Sain…

Hop on the Heart of Gold for one of the creepiest Hellblazer stories yet in #37-38. Constantine takes a backseat as Mercury meets a boy, meets his awful dad, and gets good reason to consider going vegan. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/56_Hellblazer_37-38_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 1:29 – Merriam-Webster defines ennui as…

The Endless road trip turns deadly in Sandman #44-46. The Dancing Woman takes the stage, Morpheus works on himself, and Matthew would lend a hand, but hasn’t got one. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/55_Sandman_44-46_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 1:32 – What we’re attempting here is Ruby by the Kaiser Chiefs. 3:36 – Morpheus…

In the aftermath of disaster, Preacher explores the full diversity of despondency with issues #38-40. Tulip is distraught, Cassidy is distressed, and Herr Starr is disgusted. No new episode next week, but we’ll be back in two with Sandman. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/54_Preacher_38-40_edit_2.mp3 Show Notes 3:37 …