Best of the Rest

Dennis and Jay take a look at three series from Titan Comics Hard Case Crime imprint: The Assignment, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and Normandy Gold. All three feature female protagonists (Well...OK, not at first). A lot of intrigue and steamy action. Just don't call these women "broads," that'll get you hurt.

Dennis and Jay are pleased to bring you an interview with Ben Kahn, the writer and creator of Heavenly Blues and Shaman. Ben is a personable and gregarious guy, has quite a bit of knowledge of the comic book industry and loves to share that knowledge. The conversation touches on a wide array of subjects. Find Ben at benkahncomics.com and on Twitter at @BenTheKahn.

Dennis and Jay take a detailed look at the September Previews Catalog from Diamond distribution. This months book lists titles that will be released in November 2017 and after. Have a listen and maybe you might discover something new that you just have to read!

Dennis and Jay discuss Dept. H, the mind-bending series from Matt Kindt and Dark Horse Comics. Miles below the ocean surface, in an underwater research laboratory, Mia must find out who murdered her father. But a dizzying amalgam of suspicious circumstances, intriguing characters and bizarre sea creatures make this a complex and intricately woven story. If you think you know what Kindt will do because of his other writings, you may be surprised.

In this episode Dennis and Jay discuss the new ongoing series The Damned from Oni Press. Creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt weave an intriguing tale that combines the paranormal with prohibition era crime noir. Demonic crime families an mob bosses fight to control bootleg liquor and the souls of their "customers." Caught up in this is a man who just can't seem to avoid getting his throat cut from time to time!