Behind The Panels Issue 105 – Thanos: The Infinity Revelation
In this issue, DC adds a new Batman family title to its line-up. That makes an even dozen books that you probably aren’t reading. THEN a near-mint copy of Action Comics #1 turns up on eBay. That’s...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 106 – The Wake
In this issue, Grant Morrison’s Multiversity finally spills out into our reality. We’ll understand it all once we’ve finished reading every comic in history. ALSO Ant-Man begins production in San...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 107 – Seconds
In this issue, The Greatest American Hero is set to return to television. We’re not sure if we believe it or not. ALSO Donald Glover is Spider-Man and we get outbid on eBay for Action Comics #1. THEN...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 108 – Original Sin
In this issue, Marvel launches a series of anti-bullying variant covers in October. Buy them or your friends will think you’re a loser. ALSO Dwayne Johnson announces his role in Shazam! We guess that...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 109 – Batman: The Killing Joke (Live at Oz Comic-Con...
In this issue, Supergirl comes to TV, writer and magician Alan Moore writes a book and the new Batmobile is sighted. THEN It’s the death of Wolverine and Batgirl becomes a roided ranga in What We’ve...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 110 – Batman: Year One (Live at Oz Comic-Con Sydney)
In this issue, Supergirl might come to TV, writer and beard enthusiast Alan Moore writes a book and the new Batmobile is sighted. THEN Wolverine is still not dead, things get pretty ‘Fly’ and ‘Some...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 111 – Flashpoint
In this issue, Bruce Wayne’s parents are killed again. We guess that’s what they get for going somewhere called Crime Alley. ALSO we report back from Oz Comic-Con Sydney and Ashfield’s Comic...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 112 – Worlds’ Finest: Lost Daughters of Earth-2
In this issue, it’s your chance to finally lick Batman! THEN Geoff Johns becomes a LEGO minifig! But how will he write with his hands locked in a cupping position? ALSO it’s Gotham Academy, Lobo,...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 113 – The Punisher by Greg Rucka
In this issue, Iron Man 4 may or may not be coming soon. In this one, Fin Fang Foom is revealed to be a cocker spaniel named Jerry. ALSO Marvel reintroduces Squirrel Girl in a storyline that’s just...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 114 – Nancy In Hell
In this spooktacular Halloween issue, it’s a dark and twisted version of Riverdale as the the Archie Comics characters come to Fox television. Archie and Veronica blushed. ALSO Hydra releases the...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 115 – Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell
In this issue, 9 films are announced for Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’d tell you about them if we could stop squeeing for 5 minutes. ALSO Ri¢hie Ri¢h is coming to television. In this...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 116 – Daredevil: Guardian Devil
In this issue, Hans Zimmer is confirmed as the composer on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We look forward to hearing those two notes again. THEN both Marvel and DC Comics reveal their big events...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 117 – Black Hole
In this issue, Marvel announces more Guardians of the Galaxy series. Why you ask? You said it yourself bitch – they’re the Guardians of the Galaxy. ALSO Marvel hires a wrestler to write a comic. If...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 118 – Spider-Man: Blue
In this issue, Howard the Duck is back with an all-new ongoing series. Why do we let him lick us like that? ALSO Ant-Man is getting his own novel. Can we get it in large print? THEN It’s Multiversity:...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 119 – Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters
In this issue, the Avengers go travelling through time to defeat a future where Ultron wins in Ultron: Forever. Wait, haven’t we heard this one before? THEN the Avengers go travelling through time to...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 120 – Terra
In this is issue, Oprah Winfrey may be leading the Suicide Squad. Look inside your skulls, because you get a bomb, you get a bomb and YOU get a bomb. ALSO Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as Doctor...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 121 – Transmetropolitan: Back on the Street/Lust for...
In this issue, SyFy is preparing a new TV series following the adventures of Superman’s granddad. At last: that Kryptonian GILF porn parody finally has a place. ALSO DC bases a new series of covers on...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 122 – Christmas Special: Krampus
In this issue, we celebrate Christmas while DC cancels chunk of their books. All welcome to the Newish 32! ALSO Archie gets rebooted in 2015 with the artist from Saga. We can’t wait until Betty and...
View ArticleBehind the Panels Issue 123 – Panels Awards 2014
In this issue, we pick our favourite books of 2014 from Australia and around the world. If you don’t hear your favourite book mentioned, it’s ok. It just means you’re wrong. THEN we list our favourite...
View ArticleBehind the Panels Issue 124 – Civil War
In this issue, Channing Tatum is getting his own solo movie as Gambit. We can’t wait to see Jonah Hill as Wolverine. ALSO Scarlett Johannson is officially a Ghost in the Shell. We know she’s not the...
View ArticleBehind the Panels Issue 125 – Teen Titans: Earth One
This week, Time Warner has announced a superhero themed casino opening in a Chinese resort. Because if there’s one thing Batman loves, it’s gambling addiction. ALSO it’s reportedly trouble aboard the...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 126 – Awkwood
In this issue, Marvel announces they are ending all their universes. It seems like a pretty extreme way to get rid of Spider Island, but who are we to judge? THEN it’s Melbourne Comics Quarterly,...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 127 – Kingsman: The Secret Service
In this issue, David Tennant joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That sound you hear is the Internet breaking under the strain. ALSO we all sit around and watch The Thing without pants in one of our...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 128 – Aquaman: The Trench
In this issue, DC announces it’s post-Convergence line-up with dozens of new titles. At last: we can buy books for Bat-Mite, Prez and Mystic U. THEN we go Postal, welcome the return of Saga, and watch...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 129 – Watson and Holmes: A Study in Black (Live at...
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 129, the comic book show that’s coming to you live from Good Games Hurstville. In this issue, Spider-Man joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony and Marvel have...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 130 – Spider-Verse
In this issue, X-Men: Age of Apocalypse gets its Nightcrawler, Jim Starlin’s Dredstar comes to TV and Dynamite focuses on female creators and characters. THEN it’s Silk, The Multiversity, Ei8ht, The...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 131 – Superman: Earth One Volume 3
In this issue, Superman tempts children with his hot chocolate, and that’s not the only Sex Criminals on television. ALSO a brand new team-up series for DC, the Aurealis Award nominations and some kind...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 132 – Starlight
In this issue, Chris Pratt is nominated for Best Shirtless Performance by MTV. The bar has been set high for our next live show. ALSO Warner Bros. CEO says DC films are ‘edgier’ than Marvel. We guess...
View ArticlePodcast Pillowfort Ep 10 – The Secret Origins of Behind the Panels
Back in episode 6 Richard and I set out some of our Podcast resolutions for 2015. One of mine was to seek out other podcasters and hopefully get them on the show to talk about how they do what they do....
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 133 – The Graveyard Book (Live at Good Games Hurstville)
Welcome to Behind The Panels, the comic book show that’s comic to you live from Good Games Hurstville. In this issue, there’s more gravy than grave about us as we dip into Bill and Ted, Southern Cross,...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 134 – Dazzler: The Movie
In this issue, Marvel plans to release a prequel to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We imagine it’s the Force hitting the snooze button for 20 minutes. ALSO the Preacher TV series finds its Arseface....
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 135 – The Flash: Rebirth
In this special abbreviated issue, the Davids in Stereo cater to the holiday whims of their handsome host. THEN it’s We Can Never Go Home, PastAways, Jem and the Holograms and Miami Vice Remix and more...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 136 – Avengers: Rage of Ultron
In this issue, Hawkgirl hits television, while Arrow joins the Ninja Turtles. Guess it really is easy being green. THEN it’s Convergence, No Mercy, Kanan the Last Padawan, The Flash and more in What...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 137 – Identity Crisis
In this issue, Star Trek gets sets to crossover with Green Lantern. The ladies of the galaxy don’t stand a chance with Hal and Kirk on the prowl. THEN it’s all the Convergence, Savior, Howard the Duck...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 138 – Marvel’s Daredevil: Season 1
In this issue, it’s Batman v Superman and Archie Vs Predator and Sharknado. One of them is a believable showdown, the other is directed by Zack Snyder. THEN it’s Fox, Chrononauts, lots more...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 139 – Avengers: Age of Ultron
In this issue, Frank Miller returns to the Dark Knight series. The only question is which Frank Miller is returning? ALSO everything is awesome as Phil Lord and Chris Miller are announced to direct a...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 140 – Green Lantern: Rebirth (Live at Good Games...
In this issue, we got a bunch of free comics, and we didn’t have to torrent a single page. SO it’s Divergence, Secret Wars, Fight Club and more in What We’ve Been Reading. THEN It’s a live edition of...
View ArticleBehind The Panels One-Shot – The Mike Grell Interview
While visiting Seattle this year, Richard took the opportunity to not only visit the Emerald City Comic-Con for the first time, but talk with legendary comic book artist and writer MIKE GRELL, creator...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 141 – Fashion Beast
In this issue, Marvel’s Secret Wars begins. Maybe we should continue keeping it a secret. PLUS ‘Tis the season to be announcing and cancelling the next season of television. Series will live! Series...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 142 – Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Season 2
In this issue, Archie exposes himself…to criticism. Archie and Veronica blushed. ALSO really long first look trailers get dropped for Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Lucifer. We talk about them in a...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 143 – Arrow: Season 3/The Flash: Season 1
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 143, the comic book show that must be someone else, that must be…something else. In this issue, it’s an All-New All-Different Marvel coming soon. Again. ALSO The...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 144 – The Private Eye
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 144, the comic book show that should never reveal its browser history. In this issue, “The New 52 is dead! Long live the Multiverse!” as Richard attempts to explain...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 145 – Batman: Earth One Volume 2
In this issue, DC Comics doesn’t have a major event planned for September. The lenticular cover industry stock plummets in reaction. ALSO Mark Ruffalo’s not sure whether he’s in Captain America: Civil...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 146 – Thanos: The Infinity Relativity
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 146, the comic book show that is one Infinity Gem shy of a full glove. In this issue, it’s a new star and director for the Spider-Man franchise. No, we haven’t heard...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 147 – We Stand On Guard #1
Welcome to issue 147 of BEHIND THE PANELS, the comic book show that is ever vigilant in the fight against motivation. In this issue, Grant Morrison announces he’ll write the origin story of Klaus...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 148 – Ant-Man (Film Special)
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 148, the comic book show that’s tall for its height. In this issue, it’s all the Comic-Con news that we could remember! Some of it is not about Batman! THEN it’s...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 149 – Howard the Duck (MAX)
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 149, the comic book show that’s only one episode away from retirement. What could possibly go wrong? In this penultimate issue of Volume 1, The Walking Dead gets its...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 150 – Before, During, and After Watchmen
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 150, the comic book show that knows how to go out on a party. We’re coming to you live from Good Games Hurstville. In this 150th and final issue for Volume 1, Sydney...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 151 – Avengers: Infinity War (Film Special)
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 151, the comic book show that has no concept of time. In this 151st issue DC Sends us streaming, while Marvel leaves us creaming. Then we remind you of that time we...
View ArticleBehind The Panels Issue 152 – Avengers: Endgame (Film Special)
Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 152, the comic book show that lost at least half of its hosts to the Thanos Snap. Your Hosts: Richard Gray and the (possibly dusted) David McVay & Dave Longo PLUS...
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