Episode 072: The Watch-Terry Moore-Cast

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:01 AM September 03, 2008 in

This week on The Watchtower, we touch base with a man who’s becoming a good friend of the program, Terry Moore.

Terry joins us from Texas to talk about the first issue of his Runaways run, as well as answering that age-old question: If you were to die at the hands of a super-villian, who would it be?

We also take a look at what might happen if the DCU existed as a comic book in the Marvel Universe, and vice versa. Who would read what? My money’s on Batman being a huge Franklin Richards fan.

All this, and of course our weekly installment of Donnie Does Trinity in The Forecast. People turning into robots isn’t as big a deal as it once was apparently.

It’s the Watchtower, and don’t worry, it’s cool. We got this.

Episode 071: Live(ish) on Location (kinda)!

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:01 AM August 27, 2008 in

This week The Watchtower comes to you Live(ish) from the Toronto Convention Center, and Fan Expo!

We took a few moments and talked with some lovely Suicide Girls, Gaming Fans, and Friend of the program Richard Crouse, all from Table A49 in the Artist Alley.

Then, using our magical Slideways Technology, we whisked ourselves back to the comfort of The Weather Submarine to give you guys the lowdown on the good, the bad, and the ugly in this week’s Forecast!

Thank you so much to any and all of you who came by the table to talk comics with us! It’s incredible to know you guys are out there diggin’ what we’re puttin’ down. We’ll keep at it as long as you promise to spread the word, and we’ll see you at Fan Expo 2009!

Episode 070: We’re Mad As Hell…

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:27 AM August 20, 2008 in

... and we ain’t gonna take it anymore!!

On this week’s Watchtower, we ask some tough questions of our comics.

Ultimate Origins: What’s your deal?

Kick-Ass: Where ya been?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day was 7 months ago. When are ya gettin’ good?

All this, plus we give you the total Fan Expo rundown for The Watchtower and No Reason Comics. We’ll be there all weekend at table A49, rocking out Skrull shirts and copies of No Reason #0, so come on by and say hello! Plus some special events, the details of which are contained within!

It’s The Watchtower, we never rest so we must be wicked!

Episode 069: An Initiative of Our Own

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:01 AM August 13, 2008 in

This week on The Watchtower, we kick things off with talk of this year’s Fan expo, as well as how dumb Iron Man is.

Also, this is probably the first time “initiative” and “The Watchtower” have been in the same sentence. We talk with Jim McLauchlin, President of The Hero Initiative, the only not-for-profit organization aimed at comic book writers, artists, and creators.

All this, plus thinly veiled references to Donnie’s dating life in The Forecast.

It’s The Watchtower, sealed, and in mint condition!

Episode 068: The Calm Before The Storm

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:01 AM August 06, 2008 in

With the San Diego Comic Con firmly in our rear-view mirrors, the world of Comics has entered into a bit of a post-con lull. We here at The Watchtower however, are just ramping up!

This week we dig deep and come up with some movie news and rumors, as well as ask some hard questions about comic book Annuals. Are they a crucial part of telling a larger story? Or just another excuse for publishers to offer lackluster content and reprints? Be sure to weigh in with your view!

All this, and an extended version of The Forecast, during which you have the chance to win some of my stuff! Also, will the Cosmic Egg show up when Donnie Does Trinity? Only one way to find out, dear hearts!!

Episode 067: We Come With The Freshness

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:10 AM July 30, 2008 in

This week on The Watchtower we take a look at some of the bigger announcements made during last weeks San Diego International Comic Con. There were a lot of stories to come out of the con, and shockingly we haven an opinion on just about all of ‘em.

Then we attempt to up our cool factor by touching base with the good folks at New Era Caps. They have a great new line of exclusive comic book hats, and we were at the launch party for their Dark Knight line.

All this, and of course, The Forecast (featuring more news of The Cosmic Egg!). It’s The Watchtower, high in fiber, low in cholesterol!

This week is a very special edition of The Watchtower as we dig deep into one of our favourite “guilty pleasure” books of all time.

August 6th, 2008 sees the return of everyone’s favourite redhead as Marvel Comics launches the lastest volume of Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane. Wanting to know more, we decided to go straight to the source.

We are extremely fotunate to have Artist Craig Rousseau (Impulse, The Perhapnauts), and Writer Terry Moore (Strangers In Paradise, Echo) join us to let us in on their plans for MJ, Gewn, Peter and all the gang.

All that, and The Forecast! It’s The Watchtower, more catchy than a Katy Perry song!

The Watchtower on The Radio

by The Watchtower Podcast at 02:42 AM July 18, 2008 in

Our good friends at Toronto @ Noon with Dave Trafford on Newstalk 1010 CFRB asked me to join them on the air today to review The Dark Knight. I thought it was a fun couple of minutes that you guys would enjoy hearing. Because, y’know, I haven’t talked about The Dark Knight enough in the past week.

What we really want to hear though is that YOU think! Now that The Dark Knight is out for everyone to see, we want to know what you think of the biggest comic book movie to hit the screen this year! Comment, E-Mail, Forums, however, just get in touch!

Yes, it’s a long title, but it applies for a couple of reasons.

First, because I saw The Dark Knight, and provide a full review right off the top. Also, becuase this episode contains one of my biggest technical screwups ever. You gotta hear it to believe it, and trust me: this is a collectors edition episode, because it will never happen again.

We have all that, as well as an Extra-Sized in depth interview with Shuster Award Winning JSA Penciller, Dale Eaglesham!

I tell ya, on The Watchtower, even when it’s the worst of times, it’s still the best of times!!

Episode 064: A Classy Affair

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:10 AM July 09, 2008 in

Tie those ties, and polish up them cufflinks!

This week on The Watchtower, we attempt to bring some class into our affair by speaking with Andrew Bolton, Curator of Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy. An Exhibition currently showing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

We also take a look at the new class of creators on Astonishing X-Men, Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi. Do they manage to pick up where graduates Whedon and Cassaday left off?

All this, and much more as we Talk, Shout, and Forecast our way into your ears and hearts!

Episode 063: The Best of The Watchtower

by The Watchtower Podcast at 04:02 AM July 02, 2008 in

It’s The Canada Day Long Weekend here in the frozen north, and thus a holiday for all who call her home!

So we thought this would be an excellent time to toot our own horns, and revisit some of our favourite moments from the past 62 episodes. I know what you are thinking: isn’t the big clip show supposed to come at episode 100? Well, it’s just one of the many ways we cut against the grain!

We look back at licenced comics, the best DC and Marvel heroes of all time, defend ourselves from a sexist attack, and finally rock out some Spider-Man trivia!

Enjoy, and remember: the news and reviews will keep on coming here at The Watchtower, and next week we’ll be back with a brand new episode!

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