She-Hulk | Marvel Comics
She-Hulk | Marvel Comics
The Ranger Ryan ShowApr 15, 2024
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Grimm Fairy Tales | Zenescope EntertainmentEach issue ofGrimm Fairy Taleshas two parts: a frame story and a fairy tale. The frame story revolves around Dr. Sela Mathers, a Professor of Literature with the supernatural ability to help people to avoid bad life decisions by subjecting them to visions, in which they see themselves as the protagonists of allegorical fairy tales. As the series progresses, she struggles with the fact that several people ignore her lessons and ruin their lives anyway and begins using her ability to dispense justice instead (see issue #15 "The Three Little Pigs"). Sela's nemesis is Belinda, who has the same ability as Sela but uses it for evil.Apr 19, 202424:57Justice League of America | DC ComicsFrom the Justice League's inception in 1960 up until 1984, the team's roster always included a number of A-list characters to draw in readers, such asWonder WomanandSuperman. But inJustice League of America Annual#2 (October 1984), the Justice League was revised to entirely comprise more obscure characters such asVixen,Vibe, and theMartian Manhunter. The original A-list members would not be brought back into the cast until 1996. The motives behind this change were to dispense with the convolutedcontinuitiesof the classic characters by using lesser-known and new characters, thus giving the writers more flexibility to write character-driven stories; and to give the team a more youthful, hipper feel similar to that of theTeen Titansand theX-Men, which were selling better.The cast was multicultural:GypsywasRomani,Vibewas Latino,Vixenwas Black. However, the writing ofVibeandGypsywas criticized for using clichés of their ethnic groups, symptomatic of writers who were well-meaning but out of touch, something for which said writers (Gerry ConwayandChuck Patton) later expressed regret.This era of the Justice League, which lasted about two years, is popularly known as "Justice League Detroit" because they were headquartered inDetroit.Apr 17, 202427:24She-Hulk | Marvel ComicsShe-Hulk(JenniferSusanWalters) is acharacterappearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byMarvel Comics. Created by writerStan Leeand artistJohn Buscema, the characterfirst appearedinThe Savage She-Hulk#1 (November 1979). Walters is a lawyer who, after an injury, received an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin,Bruce Banner, and acquired a milder version of his Hulk condition. As such, Walters becomes a large, powerful, green-hued version of herself. Unlike Banner in his Hulk form, Walters largely retains her normal personality in her She-Hulk form, in particular the majority of her intelligence and emotional control. Furthermore, though she's much taller in her She-Hulk form, Walters's body mass is just as dense as that of her normal human self. In any case, like Hulk, She-Hulk is still susceptible to outbursts of anger and becomes much stronger when enraged. In later series, her transformation is permanent, and she often breaks thefourth wallfor humorous effect and running gags, as the first major Marvel character to do so frequently, ahead of the more famous fourth wall breakerDeadpool.Apr 15, 202428:06Teen Titans | DC ComicsThe Teen Titans area superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics,frequently in eponymous monthly series. As the group's name indicates, the members are teenage superheroes, many of whom have acted as sidekicks to DC's premier superheroes in the Justice League.Apr 10, 202429:50Moon Knight | Marvel ComicsMoon Knightis acharacterappearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byMarvel Comics. Created by writerDoug Moenchand artistDon Perlin, the characterfirst appearedinWerewolf by Night#32 (August 1975).Apr 08, 202430:26Final Faction | Dollar TreeFinal Faction isa series of toys that depicts the teams of special operatives who defend Earth from the alien threat of the Kharn in the year 2050.The toys feature characters, vehicles, and mechs from the show and the comics, as well as a promo line of characters.Apr 05, 202428:30Green Lantern | DC ComicsHalJordan, one of the characters known asGreen Lantern, is asuperheroappearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byDC Comics. The character was created in 1959 by writerJohn Broomeand artistGil Kane, and first appeared inShowcase#22 (October 1959). Hal Jordan is a reinvention of the previous Green Lantern who appeared in 1940s comic books as the characterAlan Scott.Apr 03, 202430:07Guardians of the Galaxy | Marvel ComicsTheGuardians of the Galaxyare afictionalsuperheroteam appearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byMarvel Comics.Dan AbnettandAndy Lanningformed the team from existing and previously unrelated characters created by a variety of writers and artists, with an initial roster ofStar-Lord,Rocket Raccoon,Groot,Phyla-Vell,Gamora,Drax the Destroyer, andAdam Warlock.Apr 01, 202425:50Special Announcement | Ranger RyanIf you are listening to this, we are switching to Spotify and iTunes for the duration of the podcast. So if you are listening on iHeart Radio or Spreaker--this will be the final episode in your feed. If you are lucky enough to already be listening to the show on Spotify which ports to Apple Podcasts, congratulations the show will go on. So please take some time in this special announcement to rate share, and subscribe. Mar 30, 202424:03Graphic Novels #1 | Ranger RankingsGraphic Novel Month has ended, so which one is 'the best' according to my co-host and argued by myself? This should get interesting. I also think it is important to note, this will not be the last Graphic Novel Month because there is obviously A LOT more topics I want to cover before we end this limited series. So buckle up, turn up your speakers, and let's get into this.Mar 28, 202420:37Flashpoint | DC ComicsFlashpoint is a 2011 comic book crossover story arc published by DC Comics. Consisting of an eponymous core limited series and a number of tie-in titles, the storyline premiered in May 2011. The core miniseries was written by Geoff Johns and pencilled by Andy Kubert. In its end, the series radically changes the status quo for the DC Universe, leading into the publisher's 2011 relaunch, The New 52.Mar 26, 202427:44Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | IDW PublishingIn 2011, IDW Publishing acquired the license to publish new collections of Mirage storylines and a new ongoing series. The first issue of the new series was released in August of that year. Eastman and Tom Waltz wrote the book, with Eastman and Dan Duncan providing art. In 2017 issue No. 73 of the comic was published, making it the longest running comic series in the franchises history. In addition to the main series and spin-offs set within its continuity, IDW also published comics based on the 2012 Turtles animated series and the 2018 animated series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Change is Constant is the first story arc in IDW's TMNT series, comprising issues 1 through 4.Mar 21, 202424:59Spirit of Venom | Marvel ComicsIn an underground sewer-labyrinth, Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch, Johnny Blaze, Spider-Man and arch-nemesis Venom, take on freakish foes Hag and Troll, Hobgoblin and all the demonic spawn of Deathwatch! Read this weird and unlikely team-up tale today!Mar 19, 202430:16The Dark Knight Returns | DC ComicsThe Dark Knight Returns (alternatively titled Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) is a 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley, and published by DC Comics. It tells an alternative story of Bruce Wayne, who at 55 years old returns from retirement to fight crime while facing opposition from the Gotham City police force and the United States government. The story also features the return of classic foes Two-Face and the Joker, and culminates with a confrontation with Superman, who is now a pawn of the government.Mar 14, 202437:08Die Hard: Year One | Boom StudiosDie Hard: Year One is an eight-issue comic book limited series which serves as a prequel to the film Die Hard and was published by Boom! Studios and written by Howard Chaykin. There were 8 comic issues produced in the series between September 2009 and April 2010. Its story is set in 1976 and follows John McClane as a rookie cop in the NYPD.Mar 12, 202428:25Ironman: Extremis | Marvel Comics"Extremis" is a six-issue story arc from the comic book series Iron Man (vol. 4), published in issues one through six in 2005 and 2006 by Marvel Comics. It was written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Adi Granov. Extremis elevates the status quo for Iron Man, increasing the power of his armor significantly.Extremis received mostly positive reviews, and it is often listed as one of the best Iron Man stories. Elements of Extremis were adapted for the 2008 film Iron Man, and the Iron Man: Armored Adventures episode "Extremis," and the storyline serves as the primary source material for the 2013 film Iron Man 3.Mar 07, 202429:33Superman: Earth One | DC ComicsSuperman: Earth One is a series of graphic novels written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Shane Davis. The series is a modernized re-imagining of DC Comics' long-running Superman comic book franchise as the inaugural title of the company's Earth One imprint. Earth One's Superman exists alongside other revamped DC characters in Earth One titles, including Batman: Earth One and Wonder Woman: Earth One, as well as other graphic novels. The first volume was published in the US in October 27, 2010 by DC Comics, and in the UK in 2011 by Titan Books. Superman: Earth One Volume Two was released on October 31, 2012. Superman: Earth One Volume Three was released on February 4, 2015, with Ardian Syaf illustrating the book instead of Davis.Mar 05, 202429:37First Issues #1 | Ranger RankingsThe time has finally come... It is time to rank the first issue comics we have covered this month. We will put all the scores up for discussion and choose a winner. So let's get started shall we...Feb 29, 202416:02Legends of the Dark Claw | Amalgam ComicsAmalgam Comics was a collaborative publishing imprint shared by DC Comics and Marvel Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters into new ones (e.g., the DC Comics character Batman and the Marvel Comics character Wolverine became the Amalgam Comics character the Dark Claw). These characters first appeared in a series of 12 one-shots which were published in April 1996 between Marvel Comics versus DC #3 and DC versus Marvel Comics #4, the last two issues of the DC vs. Marvel crossover event. A second set of 12 one-shots followed one year later in June 1997, but without the crossover event as a background. All 24 of these one-shots took place between the aforementioned issues of DC vs. Marvel Comics.Feb 27, 202418:54Sin City | Dark Horse ComicsSin City is a series of neo-noir comics by American comic book writer-artist Frank Miller. The first story originally appeared in Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special (April 1991), and continued in Dark Horse Presents #51–62 from May 1991 to June 1992, under the title of Sin City, serialized in thirteen parts. Several other stories of variable lengths have followed. The intertwining stories, with frequently recurring characters, take place in Basin City.The Big Fat Kill is a five-issue comic book limited series published by Dark Horse Comics in November 1994–March 1995.Feb 26, 202412:12Daredevil | Marvel ComicsDaredevil is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Daredevil #1 (April 1964). Writer/artist Frank Miller's influential tenure on the title in the early 1980s cemented the character as a popular and influential part of the Marvel Universe. Daredevil is commonly known by such epithets as "Hornhead", "The Man Without Fear", and "The Devil of Hell's Kitchen".Feb 23, 202414:19Spawn | Image ComicsAlbert Francis "Al" Simmons, better known as Spawn, is an antihero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published by American company Image Comics, as well as in a number of films, television series, and video game adaptations set in the Image Universe. Created by Todd McFarlane, Spawn first appeared in Spawn #1 (May 1992).Feb 21, 202413:12Forever Evil | DC ComicsForever Evil is a 2013–2014 crossover comic book storyline published by DC Comics that began in September 2013 and ended in May 2014, consisting of an eponymous, central miniseries written by Geoff Johns and art by David Finch. It is the first line-wide crossover since The New 52 reboot of the DC Universe. It focuses on all the villains of the DC Universe. The miniseries spins out of the events in "Trinity War".Feb 19, 202413:12X-Man | Marvel ComicsX-Man is an alternate version of the regular Marvel Universe hero Cable, hailing from the alternate timeline Earth-295, first established in the "Age of Apocalypse" storyline. He is the biological son of his dimension's Scott Summers and Jean Grey, born of genetic tampering by Mr. Sinister. His first name is derived from his creator's (Mr. Sinister's) real name, Nathaniel Essex, and his last name from his genetic mother Jean Grey. Due to not being infected by a techno-organic virus as Cable was, Nate achieved vast telepathic and telekinetic powers (reflecting those that Cable would have had without the virus), and was one of the most powerful mutants in existence during his lifetime.Feb 16, 202417:11The Mis-Adventures of Adam West | TidalWave ProductionsBluewater Comics has released a series of comics that take their cue from the TV show. They are The Mis-Adventures of Adam West, The Secret Lives of Julie Newmar, and Burt Ward, Boy Wonder and are similar in tone to the TV series. The Mis-Adventures of Adam West is a four-issue miniseries and a regular series that ran nine issues. The Secret Lives of Julie Newmar is a four-issue miniseries and Burt Ward, Boy Wonder was going to be a four-issue miniseries, but has not yet been published in full (although a promotional first issue was released for Free Comic Book Day).Feb 14, 202415:48X-Men | Marvel ComicsThe X-Men are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist/co-writer Jack Kirby and editor/co-writer Stan Lee, the team first appeared in The X-Men #1 (September 1963). Although initially cancelled in 1970 due to low sales, following its 1975 revival and subsequent direction under writer Chris Claremont, it became one of the most recognizable and successful franchises of Marvel Comics.Feb 12, 202415:29Last Son of Krypton | DC ComicsIn The Last Son of Krypton, Superman is born on an alien world to a technologically advanced species that resembles humans. Shortly after he is born, his planet is destroyed in a natural cataclysm, but Superman's scientist father foresaw the calamity and saves his baby son by sending him to Earth in a small spaceship. The ship is too small to carry anyone else, so Superman's parents stay behind and die. The earliest newspaper strips name the planet "Krypton", the baby "Kal-L", and his biological parents "Jor-L" and "Lora"; their names were changed to "Jor-el", and "Lara" in a 1942 spinoff novel by George Lowther. The ship lands in the American countryside, where the baby is discovered by the Kents, a farming couple.Feb 09, 202415:59The Walking Dead | Image ComicsThe Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic comic book series created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore – who was the artist on the first six issues and cover artist for the first twenty-four – with art on the remainder of the series by Charlie Adlard. Beginning in 2003 and published by Image Comics, the series ran for 193 issues, with Kirkman unexpectedly ending the series in 2019. Apart from a few specials, the comic was published primarily in black and white. It began publishing colorized versions issue by issue, colored by Dave McCaig, starting in October 2020.Feb 07, 202415:31Spider-Man | Marvel ComicsWanting to appease McFarlane, Marvel gave McFarlane a new, adjectiveless Spider-Man title for him to both write and draw. Spider-Man #1 (August 1990) sold 2.5 million copies, largely due to the variant covers with which Marvel, seeking to capitalize on McFarlane's popularity, published the issue in order to encourage collectors into buying more than one edition. This practice was a result of the comics speculator bubble of the 1990s, which would burst later that decade. McFarlane, unbeknownst to his parents at the time, was making about a million dollars a year. McFarlane wrote and illustrated 15 of the series' first 16 issues, many issues of which featured other popular Marvel characters such as Wolverine and Ghost Rider in guest roles.Feb 05, 202419:48Grab Bag #1 | Ranger RankingsLet's decide which comic from Grab Bag Month reigns supreme. Now that we have completed our first month we will be ranking all the items we have read and put them in order from best to worst. Or worst to best... that was a half empty / half full statement. Anyway we do decide a winner and the results may be suprising. Here come the rankings!Jan 31, 202418:17RoboCop Versus The Terminator | Dark Horse ComicsI was in need of a pleasant suprise and a good read. Deperation could lead to feeling even enjoyment at times. This was a nice change of pace and I feel bad that I never read it. Since it is Grab Bag Month I didn't pull the first issue or the second issue--so the show is a bit wonky. However... This show is all about being a little off and a lot independent. I'm fine with having a little chaos. Let get this battle started!Jan 29, 202414:12Betty of Riverdale | Archie ComicsKeeping with the theme. This has been a light hearted past two episodes, but I think it is good to lighten things up a bit. Another Archie Comic, this time featuring Betty--who is a spy in this story fighting a Super Villain of some sorts. I often question these write ups and how this was given the go ahead since it is so... odd. However that is something that I was prepared to deal with and I think we both handled it well. Onward!Jan 26, 202412:35X-Force | Marvel ComicsI am a big Cable fan, so X-Force was a happy pull from the grab bag. This is one of the first times we have had a glimpse of the X-Future. Which I just made up, pretty good huh? The X-Future is a dark place, Marvel has a history of showing us a future where the bad guys win. This is no exception to that common theme and was well worth the time. Boom!Jan 22, 202412:41Eclispe Monthly | Eclipse ComicsI used to really like Annuals. It was something special with a lot of bang for your buck. Now this is one I won at auction so if you have been listening... I haven't read any of these. This one felt a little disjointed--we both have different Annuals and have mixed opinions. However I was glad to find these in the bin and found some one diamond in the rough. Here we go!Jan 19, 202418:16Star Wars | Dark Horse ComicsFrom one set of starts to another. Star Wars: Shadow Stalker is a one off story featuring a apprentice or mercenary of Darth Vader. Which all sounds great in principle. This should have been a series that with the right amount of time and effort would probably be streaming on Disney+ by now. Since they tend to create things from nothing, this could have been something made from something. I'm getting off topic... Check it out.Jan 17, 202417:42Star Trek | DC ComicsSo, I lost touch with Star Trek a long time ago. But this is Grab Bag Month and I am at the will of the random draw. Today we take a read of two different Star Trek Comics from the same era. These are both based on 'The Original Series' and focuses on... the later years. Let's get to it.Jan 15, 202417:06Halls of Horror | Eclipse ComicsI didn't know who the author was prior to recording todays episode... I have to say this is some dynamite storytelling that took me by suprise and overall I really enjoyed the read. Eclipse Comics seems to have a wide variety in their catalogue. Hopefully this title will not be the last as we continue throughout the year.Jan 12, 202417:57Predator vs Magnus | Dark Horse ComicsNow I know who Predator is and I am assuming you all do as well. Do you know Magnus? I didn't until today and boy am I interested in seeing more. This is a man who was trained his entire life to hunt robots... Fighting against a being from another planet who was trained its entire life to hunt humans and other assorted prey. So this already sounds like something I could get into... From Dark Horse Comics we present Predator vs Magnus.Jan 08, 202417:40Last of the Viking Heroes | Genesis WestEast of the Viking Heroes... Last of the Viking Heroes... I didn't realize until typing this that I said the name of this comic incorrectly the entire show. So I wasn't sure if I should say "Last" or "East" in the title because it may be confusing... So I hope this clears things up. This is from Genesis West, again this is new to me--not sure if there is a Genesis East? Come to think of it that may also be the reason I got the title wrong. Anyway, let us now delve into the adventures of the Viking Heroes who may be from the east but most definetly the last.Jan 05, 202416:16Silver Star | Pacific ComicsYes... Today we are talking about Silver Star. Some of you may be asking... What's exactly is Silver Star? Well until today I would have asked the same question. Luckily we are all on this journey together and on that journey we will learn together. So let's get this started with a grab from Pacific Comics entitled Silver Star.Jan 03, 202416:50Rainger Comics | TrailerWelcome to a new beginning. We have gone back to our roots in the podcast space and will be talking about comics this year. When I started podcasting ten years ago I hosted the Hero Heads Podcast. We talk about different hereoes each episode and the show later evolved to talking about super hero movies and then transitioned into... just movies. Which is a crowded space for podcasts, since everyone seems to be talking about movies and how bad they are. So in order to stand out we will be talking about Comic Books.Dec 29, 202303:24Farewell Fellow Rangers | The Ranger Ryan ShowEven though my contract with Spreaker is ending, it doesn't mean I have to quit podcasting all together. It just means I need to change platforms and transfer my show away from Spreaker and iHeart Radio. I understand a lot of people will lost access to the show in the transfer which is why it is important to get this message out to you. If you want to keep supporting the show, please take time to search for the show on platforms that will transfer with us. First and foremost is that if the show returns the Apple Podcast link will remain the same. So if you are listening on Apply Podcasts--you are good to go. If not, you may have to search for The Ranger Ryan Show on your platform of choice. Hopefully all will go smoothly but I at least wanted to give all of you the chance to keep listening.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/messageAug 06, 202302:13:41Episode Two | The Wheel of Time Season TwoIf you listened to our episode two days ago, we need to prepare for our big finale. I said I was going to drink alcohol and I am not about to do that on a Monday. So if you are willing to wait, we will talk to you on Saturday and go over my recent trip to Orlando and have a few drinks. Until then, Farewell Fellow Rangers.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/messageJul 31, 202345:38Best of the 21st Century | The Ranger Ryan ShowHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/messageJul 29, 202301:25:14The Grimace Shake | The Ranger Ryan ShowNot that I was able to find one anywhere, but this was a viral sensation for all the wrong reasons that led to organic growth and an increase in revenue. Do you really know Grimace though? Why are we celebrating its birthday exactly? You are going to find out some things about this purple character today along with the McDonald's Corporation. When the chain was founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, I do not think they would have guessed that one day a shake would come out that would cause people to record themselves dying from that would increase sales.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/messageJul 28, 202327:11
