Planes, Trains and Comic Books

Matthew Hansen and John Johnson

In "Planes, Trains, and Comic Books" comic enthusiasts Matt Hansen and John Johnson read, discuss, and review comic book story arcs. Matt and John take a deep dive into the comic book medium, not only re-reading beloved and critically acclaimed story arcs, but also exploring the less heard of, and more unknown works. *INCLUDES SPOILERS*

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Feb 21, 2022 · 16 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #78 (To Sow One's Seed in the Wind)
Swamp Thing...pregnant? It's a true, albeit bizarre and poignant tale with a most unexpected ending. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Feb 21, 2022 · 1 hr 18 min
Judge Dredd: False Witness
Mathias is a courier for Mega-City One's most elite citizens. After he uncovers a horrific conspiracy Mathias finds himself pursued by legendary Judge Dredd! Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Feb 13, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min
Bitter Root
The Sangerye family cures the souls of those infected by hate. There's a new breed of monster loose on the streets of Harlem, and the family must come together or watch the human race fall to untold evil. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Feb 12, 2022 · 17 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #77 (Infernal Triangles)
Swamp Thing's wife is pregnant! And John Constantine's involvement continues to create trouble. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Feb 7, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Static: Trial By Fire
Virgil Hawkins, a typical 15-year old, has undergone a bizarre biochemical change that allows him to manipulate powerful electrostatic forces. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks Podcast hosted by Matt Hansen and John Johnson Available On all streaming platforms!
Feb 6, 2022 · 21 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #76 (L'adoration De La Terre)
Swamp Thing's been struggling to get into our world for months. Now, the conception of the new Swamp Thing can be revealed! You won't believe what John Constantine had to do with it in this shocking crossover with HELLBLAZER #9. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Jan 29, 2022 · 19 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #75 (The Thinker)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, The end of an era in the lives of all the plant elementals--and the beginning of a new one. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Jan 24, 2022 · 17 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #74 (Center of the Cyclone)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, What mysterious secret of Abby's is standing in the way of the birth of the new Swamp Thing? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Jan 23, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
Hook Jaw
This week we discuss the killer shark with a vendetta against humans and a taste for man flesh, Hook Jaw – the comic so controversial, it got banned! Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Jan 17, 2022 · 1 hr 36 min
Daredevil: Yellow
This week we discuss another of the Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale "Color" series, Daredevil: Yellow. Battlin' Jack Murdock's murder set in motion a chain of events that exploded with a new super hero swinging out of New York City's Hell's Kitchen.
Jan 16, 2022 · 25 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #73 (The Fire Next Door)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, Humanity's greatest fear is about to break loose on the world...with only Swamp Thing and John Constantine standing in its way.
Jan 9, 2022 · 1 hr 44 min
Fire Punch
This week we discuss the ridiculous and disturbing manga Fire Punch. Orphaned siblings Agni and Luna are humans who hold special abilities. After one of their kind attacks Agni and decimates their village, Agni fights to survive, vowing revenge.
Jan 8, 2022 · 25 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #72 (Gargles in the Rat Race Choir)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, The joy and horror of creation--as seen through the eyes of a potential future incarnation of the Swamp Thing!
Jan 3, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Battlepug
This week we discuss the comedy adventure comic, BattlePug. Join the last Kinmundian and his faithful steed, The Battlepug, as they travel the globe seeking revenge against every giant ridiculous animal they can find.
Jan 2, 2022 · 24 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #71 (Fear of Flying)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing discovers what the term "fear of flying" is all about as a strange set of coincidences could spell disaster for a passenger plane.
Dec 26, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Batman: Noel
This week we discuss Lee Bermejo's 'A Christmas Carol' inspired Batman story, Batman: Noel. Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today.
Dec 25, 2021 · 17 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #70 (The Secret Life of Plants)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, The quest for the new Swamp Thing begins as John Constantine tries to figure out who has been chosen. But what does this mean for Abby?
Dec 19, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
Spider-man: The Sinister Six
This week we discuss the 90's return of Spiderman's biggest foes, the Sinister Six. Doctor Octopus reunites the team for his most remarkable racket yet, and time has made them deadlier than ever! Support us here!
Dec 17, 2021 · 22 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #69 (Wild Thing)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing struggles internally with his identity and his future. Meanwhile, strange occurrences begin as the seed for the new Swamp Thing goes missing.
Dec 12, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Hulk: Gray
This week we discuss the comic that examines the earliest days of the Incredible Hulk, in Hulk: Gray. As Dr. Bruce Banner makes his first transformations into his brutish alter ego, relationships that will influence his life and the life of the Hulk are forged and destroyed!