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VE Interview: Michael Oeming and Bryan Glass

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:06:01 +0900

We're cleaning out the archives and finding quite a bit of footage that we've never released. First up, here's an interview with Bryan Glass and Michael Avon Oeming that we conducted back at Wizard World Philadelphia '07. They tell us all about their then upcoming series: Mice Templar. Since then, they've released issues 1-6, collected them into a Hardcover and just this week released a sketchbook. For more info, check out: www.hiddenrobot.com/MICETEMPLAR. We'll be releasing more from the archives...keep watching. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition 4/3/09

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:15:54 +0900

Today Kevin reviews 2 number 1s...Robert Kirkman's Destroyer #1 and Mark Waid's Irredeemable #1. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition 4/2/09

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:38:44 +0900

Today Kevin's got a review of the great new Secret Warriors #3 by Bendis, Hickman and Caselli. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition 4/1/09

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:49:56 +0900

We're baaaack! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition 10/01/08

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:13:04 +0900

We’re back! Better late then never, right? We’re back with a catch-up on the news and reviews of War Heroes #2 and Walking Dead #52, plus looks at Flash Gordon #1 and Red Rocket 7. Our Pick of the Week? Invincible #53! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

VE Not Tuesday 8/12/08

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:57:06 +0900

We’re back from vacation…but about a week late. We actually shot this on time, but couldn’t get it together until now. But better late than never, right? Especially, since this episode has a sneak peak at a new segment that we plan to do on the show every once in a while…’Judge a Book by its Cover’. Plus we’ve got the usual quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. The Dark Knight continues to dominate the news and Atomic Robo is our Pick of the Week! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 7/29/08

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:03:59 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. We’re a little late due to a technical mix up. This week: It’s the San Diego Comic Con news round-up. Then it’s the Rundown with the books you can expect to find in shops this week, and Mike and Luis take a look at Ultimate Spider-Man #124, Skaar Son of Hulk #2 and Thor #10. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Summer Movie Special

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:49:17 +0900

It’s the summer of the comic book movies…and we finally take a look at the biggest of them all: The Dark Knight. But before we share our thoughts on Batman’s big return to theaters, we also review Wanted and Hellboy 2. Plus, Kevin takes a look at the new Watchmen Motion Comics. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 7/22/08

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:15:48 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. This week: It’s the comic book movie of the summer: The Dark Knight! Plus the Watchmen trailer, Filthy Barbie, Jim Lee and Frank Miller. Then it’s the Rundown with the books you can expect to find in shops this week, and Mike and Luis take a look at Ultimate X-Men #96, Uncanny X-Men #500 and Immortal Iron Fist #17. Our Pick of the Week: War Heroes #1 Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 76 Part 2

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:53:16 +0900

We continue the episode so epic it had to be split into 2 episodes! The oversized episode continues with reviews of: Anna Mercury #2, Captain America #38 &39, Wolverine #66, Fear Agent #21, The Goon #25, Skaar Son of Hulk #1, Monster Zoo Graphic Novel and Nick examines the Batman Black and White: Frank Miller statue. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 76 Part 1

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:48:18 +0900

An episode so epic it had to be split into 2 episodes! Gaze on the epicness of the first part! Our march to catch up continues with reviews, including: Final Crisis #1, H P Lovecraft’s Haunt of Horror #1, Elephantmen #12 and Action Comics #866. Then we hulk out for a discussion on the new Incredible Hulk movie. Watch out for part 2 later this week with more reviews (Captain America, Goon, Wolverine and more). Next week Variant Edition Tuesdays return with a special episode. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 75

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:04:10 +0900

It’s Tuesday, but this week, we’ve got a catch-up review episode. It’s packed with reviews, including: Walking Dead #49, Batman #676, The Goon #24, Action Comics Annual #11, Secret Invasion #2 and Nick looks at some of his Free Comic Book Day finds. Statue Reviews return with CS Moore Studio’s Walking Dead and Bowen’s DragonMan and The Goon. Plus Mike debuts a new segment: Without Capes with a review of Suburban Folklore. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 6/24/08

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:26:13 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. First it’s the Rundown with what books you can expect to find in shops this week, then Nick walks us through the biggest story of last week and Mike and Luis take a look at Ultimate Spider-man #123, X-men First Class #13 and Thunderbolts #121. Our Pick of the Week: No Hero #0 Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 6/17/08

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:12:39 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. It’s been a few weeks…and we’re back. We spent a weekend at Wizard World Philadelphia and we’ve got some footage from the show floor. First it’s the Rundown with what books you can expect to find in shops this week, then Nick’s got the news followed by Luis and Eddie discussing the finer points of the Russian Wanted trailer. Our Pick of the Week: Trinity Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 74

Mon, 26 May 2008 09:25:07 +0900

Iron Man! It’s a special Iron Man themed episode, featuring a group discussion/review of the new movie, a look at Invincible Iron Man #1 and last year’s Iron Man Bust 3 Pack from Bowen Designs. Reviews include: Ultimate Human #4, Crawlspace: XXXombies #4, Gemini #1, Fear Agent #20 and Mighty Avengers #12. Plus Nick heaps mounds of praise on the amazing conclusion to Elephantmen War Toys #3. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Wednesday 5/20/08

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:13:29 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. We’re back with a regular VE Tuesday…but due to some tech issues, it’s VE Wednesday! Iron Man mania rages on, DC goes political and Trinity stands alone. We sneak in a few advance reviews of Ultimate X-men #94, Fantastic Four #557 and Wolverine Origins #25. Our Pick of the Week: Mighty Avengers #14 Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: A conversation with Stephane Roux

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:31:40 +0900

It’s the return of the uncut creator interviews! Luis sat down at last year’s Baltimore Comic Con and talked to Birds of Prey cover artist Stephane Roux about his work at DC in animation and what might be in his future. We originally ran a shorter version of this interview back in episode 65. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 5/13/08

Tue, 13 May 2008 23:19:15 +0900

It’s a quick one this week…with a rundown of comics hitting shops this week. Our Pick of the Week: Batman #676. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 5/6/08

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:33:22 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. New York Comic Con breaks records, Iron Man opens big, and Spidey goes to Washington. We sneak in a few advance reviews of Moon Knight #18, Amazing Spider-man #558, Young X-men #2, Avengers Invaders #1 and Cable #3. Our Pick of the Week: Action Comics Annual #11. Plus a Nick’s sporting a new ‘do! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 4/22/08

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:28:50 +0900

We survived the New York Comic Con! And we return bearing footage. First up, it’s a special NYCC Variant Edition Tuesday with an exclusive Mice Templar #4 First Look. Plus Kevin with some con announcements and Eddie tells us all about Wanted, The Spirit, The Dark Knight and the Hulk. And a sneak peak into some kick ass footage from the Hellboy 2 panel…and that’s just a tease of what we’ve got coming up later this week! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 73

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:32:47 +0900

Could it be? Another full length episode? We’ve got another combo episode…it’s a rundown of the comics you’ll find in shops, first looks at a few cool books and more lengthy reviews that you viewers keep clamoring for! Luis and Mike take First Looks at X-Factor #30, X-Men Divided We Stand #1, Captain America #37 and Incredible Hercules #116. Reviews include: Titans #1, Kick Ass #2, Dead of Night #3 and The Goon #23. Plus Nick and Mike remind everyone that this weekend is the New York Comic Con. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 72

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:33:41 +0900

We had too many reviews shot for Episode 71, so I had to cut some…but never fear, we’re running them in a special bonus All-Review Episode! Reviews include: Cable #2, Astounding Wolfman #5, New Avengers #39, Moon Knight #17, Young X-men #1 and Goon #21 & #22. Plus Nick’s got a spoilerific look at the epic Walking Dead #48. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 71

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:08:13 +0900

It’s Episode 71…another full length episode…and so soon after the ep 70.
But don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the Tuesday episode, we tossed it in too!
Reviews include: First Looks at Wolverine #64 and Fantastic Four #556, Comic Foundry #2, Action Comics #863, Trials of Shazam #12 and Dead of Night #2.
Nick and Mike finally read some of your viewer mail…today we tackle the Fall Out Boy mail.
Plus Mike and Luis take a look at Secret Invasion #1!

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

VE The Discussion: The New Frontier

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:04:34 +0900

Time for another Discussion! Nick, Mike and Kevin share their views on the new direct-to-video release of Justice League: The New Frontier. What is Variant Edition: The Discussion? Every once in a while, Variant Edition will sit down and talk comics. We'll pick a topic (or topics) that we find interesting and chat it up. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 70

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:53:58 +0900

Here's another one from waaay back in November. It's finally ready. It's got what you've been asking for...it's full length...it's got reviews (old but relevant)...it's got statue reviews - and a new segment! Reviews include: Captain Marvel #1, House of M Avengers #1, Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #3, New Avengers Illuminati #5, Punisher War Journal # 13 and Thor #4. And just to mix it up Luis checks out a Dynamic Forces Red Sonja statue based on an Adam Hughes cover and Mike shares his thoughts on the Marvel Select Zombie Spider-man and Mary Jane statue. Plus Mike and Nick start our new Superhero History 101! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 3/25/08

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:20:01 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

Mid-Ohio Sold! Archaia Studios Press Goes Online! Stephen King! Live action Snake Eyes! Kevin Conroy! Scott Pilgrim!
We sneak in a few advance reviews of Daredevil #106 and X-Men First Class #10
Our Pick of the Week: All Star Superman #10.
Plus a review of last week's Skrullerific Captain Marvel #4!

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 3/18/08

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:31:01 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

But this week some technical difficulties got in the way of shooting...no, not gremlins this time...leprechauns!
So instead of a regular Tuesday we have the comics rundown and a few reviews to help you get caught up for this week...Captain Marvel #3 and Death of the New Gods #6.
Plus a review of Warren Ellis' Ultimate Human #2.

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 03/11/08

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:17:42 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

A new Wanted Trailer, Stan Lee goes manga and Gaiman to read for free speach!
We sneak in a few advance reviews of Atomic Robo #6, Wolverine #63 and The Last Defenders #1
Our Pick of the Week: The Walking Dead #47
Plus new Dark Knight info...

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

The Discussion: Kick Ass #1

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:12:46 +0900

The Discussion is back! To celebrate the release of Mark Millar's latest new series, Eddie, Luis and Kevin discuss and review last week's Kick Ass #1.

What is Variant Edition: The Discussion?
Every once in a while, Variant Edition will sit down and talk comics. We'll pick a topic (or topics) that we find interesting and chat it up.

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 03/04/08

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:33:21 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

Obamania goes Comic-con? New Iron Man Trailer...JLA back on track...and comics in Spanish!
We sneak in a few advance reviews of Punisher War Journal #17, Moon Knight #16, Uncanny X-men #296 and The Twelve #3.
Our Pick of the Week: Pax Romana #2.
Plus a new Hulk pic...

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 02/26/08

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:32:11 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

It's comics news lightning round style. Wondercon, New Frontier, Wolverine Casting and a new Ultimate 100!
We sneak in a few advance reviews of Thor #6, Captain America #35, Young Avengers Spotlight #2 and New Warriors #9.
Our Pick of the Week: Justice League: New Frontier.
Plus reminds us how he really feels about Fall Out Boy...

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

VE Tuesday 02/19/08

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:20:01 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

Fox is suing Warners over Watchmen, more 2000 AD online and Fall Out Boy comes to comics?
We sneak in a few advance reviews of Hulk #2, The Order #8 and Immortal Iron Fist and the Green Mist of Death.
Our Pick of the Week: Invincible #48.
Plus we pick Warren Ellis' Freak Angels as our Book of the Week !

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 02/12/08

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:49:35 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. DC finally announces Mark Bagley's new book, the WGA strike is over and Iron Man gets another comic. We sneak in a few advance reviews of X-Factor #1, Fantastic Four #554 and Wolverine #62. Our Pick of the Week: Fantastic Four #554. Plus we pick Amulet Book 1: Stonekeeper as our Book of the Week ! And we take a look way back to the beginning... Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 2/5/08

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:02:02 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for February 5, 2008

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

Comics score more mainstream news coverage, new trailers for this summer's movies and Microsoft gets into webcomics?
We sneak in a few advance reviews of Uncanny X-men #495, Ms. Marvel #24, Annihilation Conquest #4 and Moon Knight #15.
Our Pick of the Week: Scud the Disposable Assassin #21.
Plus we pick Y: the Last Man #60 as our Book of the Week !
And we give you a little peak behind the scenes...

Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 69

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:46:02 +0900

We shot this waaay back in November. It's been in the over for awhile and it's finally ready! Reviews include: Special Forces #1, DC's Infinite Halloween Special, Crawlspace XXXombies #1, Daredevil Annual #1, Batman #670. The Order #4, Annihilation Conquest #1, WWH Gamma Corps #1, Fear Agent The Last Goodbye #4 and Luis with some Bullet Point reviews of Iron Fist, Silver Surfer, JSA and Omega the Unknown. And just to mix it up Luis checks out Sideshow's Elektra "Assassin Resurrected" Premium Format Figure and Eddie compares DC Direct's Batman and Son toyline to the comics that inspired them. Plus Nick and Eddie discuss why The Walking Dead #43 is the best issue of the series to date.

Variant Edition Tuesday 1/29/08

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:17:47 +0900

Wow, it's been awhile. We thought that we were going to be back on track last week...and, well, we almost got there. We shot last week, but couldn't get it out. So this Variant Edition Tuesday has last week's news and this week's comics.

Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines.

Spidey in the news, comics go online (and in paper too) and the Justice League goes on hiatus. Plus the sad news of Heath Ledger's death...will it affect The Dark Knight?
Our Pick of the Week: X-Men #207.
Plus we choose Amazing Spider-Man #546 as our Book of the Week !

Oh, and we got mentioned in the Star Ledger! Check it out.

Variant Edition Tuesday 11/20/07

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:05:21 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for November 20, 2007 It’s Thanksgiving week. That means turkey and travel…so it’s a quick one this week - just the new comic releases. But stick around after the credits for some bonus out-takes! Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday 11/13/07

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:05:35 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for November 13, 2007 Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. Mark Bagley signs with DC! What will his next project be? Our Pick of the Week: Mice Templar #2. Plus we pick New Avengers: Illuminati #5 as our Book of the Week ! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition: 68

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:27:57 +0900

Another full episode packed with reviews…we’re in full catch-up mode, so it’s 3 in the last week! Reviews include: X-Men Emperor Vulcan #2, Umbrella Academy #2, Terror Inc. #3, Marvel Zombies 2 #1, What If? Planet Hulk, Welcome to Tranquility #11, Simon Dark #1, Un-Men #3, Annihilation: Wraith #4, and Elephantmen #11. Plus Nick, Eddie and Luis give their takes on the 30 Days of Night mov. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don't forget to check out our forums...let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show

Variant Edition: 67

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:46:32 +0900

It’s another full length episode! Packed full of reviews…including: Infinity Inc. #2, Fantastic Four #550, Action Comics #856, Heroes for Hire #14, Wolverine #58, New Warriors #5, Lobster Johnson and the Iron Prometheus #2, Nova #7, New Avengers Transformers #4, X-Factor #24 and Luis with some Bullet Point reviews. Plus Nick takes a look at the new online Dark Horse Presents. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday November 6, 2007

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:59:20 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for November 6, 2007 Variant Edition Tuesday is the quick dose of comic knowledge you need before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. Hollywood is on strike…how does that affect comics and the upcoming comic movies? Our Pick of the Week: Y The Last Man #59. Plus we introduce our new Book of the Week segment! Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Episode 66

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:45:17 +0900

We’re back! We’ve got more coverage of the Baltimore Comic-con! This time, it’s an interview with Un-Men artist Mike Hawthorne…and the interview wouldn’t be complete without a review of Un-Men #2. Plus a few reviews, including: Wonder Woman Annual #1, X-Men First Class #4, Wolverine Annual: Deathsong, Umbrella Academy #2, Omega the Unknown #1, Terror Inc #2, Howard the Duck #1, The Astounding Wolf-Man #3 and Luis with some Bullet Point reviews. Plus Nick takes a look at the God Damned Batman in All Star Batman and Robin #7. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday October 30 2007

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:12:42 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for October 30 2007 It’s Halloween and we’re in the woods for an extra sized Variant Edition Tuesday. We’ve got the 5 minutes you need to spend before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. I Am Legend looks to hit big and IDW is capitalizing with a reprint and Green Lantern and Flash may be the next to hit the big screen. Our Pick of the Week: X-Men Messiah Complex #1 Plus we’ve also got a special Halloween inspired look at Horror comics. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday October 23 2007

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:47:52 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday is the 5 minutes you need to spend before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. 30 Days of Night opened big…could Criminal Macabre be next?. Our Pick of the Week: Walking Dead #43. Plus, Nick takes a look at the Target exclusive Transformers DVD. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday October 16, 2007

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:52:40 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for October 16, 2007 Variant Edition Tuesday is the 5 minutes you need to spend before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. This week we’re a little different than usual. We had to shoot a week early due to some travelling, so no news, just new releases. But instead, for those that missed it, we’ve got Joe Kubert and John Romita Sr. sketching for the Hero Initiative. Our Pick of the Week: Shazam and the Monster Society of Evil Hard Cover. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday October 9, 2007

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:27:11 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for October 9, 2007 Variant Edition Tuesday is the 5 minutes you need to spend before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. This week expect to find Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man #24 and Wonder Woman #13! And our Pick of the Week: Atomic Robo #1. Plus Nick and Kevin have the news you need to know, including a possible storyline of the upcoming JLA movie. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday October 2, 2007

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:28:22 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for October 2, 2007 Variant Edition Tuesday is the 5 minutes you need to spend before you step into the comic book shop this week: the best books hitting the stands and the latest headlines. This week expect to find Sinestro Corps tie-ins, Buffy Season 8 and Howard the Duck! Oh, and Omega the Unknown #1. Plus Nick and Eddie have the news you need to know, including who’s in and who’s out of the upcoming JLA movie. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Episode 65

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:43:21 +0900

Here’s our first episode with coverage of the Baltimore Comic-con! Up first, we check in with Mice Templar writer Brian Glass. Then later in the episode, Luis sits down with DC cover artist extraordinaire, Stephane Roux. Plus a few reviews, including: New Avengers #34, The Walking Dead #42, Trials of Shazam #8, New X-Men #42, Fear Agent: The Last Goodbye #3, Ultimate Spider-man #113, Lobster Johnson #1 and Luis with some Bullet Point reviews. And Mike introduces us to PVP. Variant Edition is the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture. Every week, episodes are online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, Blip.tv, YouTube, Google and LiveVideo. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Variant Edition Tuesday September 25, 2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:26:30 +0900

Variant Edition Tuesday for September 25, 2007 It’s a slightly larger than usual Tuesday episode….Nick reviews the new Superman Doomsday DVD. We’ve got the usual news with Nick…but we’ve got Eddie jumping in to help out. Plus, Luis runs down the new releases for the week. Variant Edition Tuesday is online through iTunes, available on www.variantedition.com and sharable through Veoh, YouTube, Google and Blip.tv. And don’t forget to check out our forums…let us know what you think of the episodes or would like to see something covered on the show.

Joe Kubert & John Romita, Sr sketch for The Hero Initiative

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:57:11 +0900

Our coverage of the Baltimore Comic-con continues! Two legends, Joe Kubert and John Romita, Sr., worked together for the first time on a sketch to help raise money for The Hero Initiative. While they were sketching, they talked about technique, family and why they support The Hero Initiative. For more information about The Hero Initiative, check out www.heroinitiative.org. Check out Variant Edition, the weekly video podcast covering comic book news, reviews and culture, at www.VariantEdition.com.