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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Oct 11, 2020 · 19 min
13 Comics of Halloween #3- Hellblazer 243-244
Continuing our 13 Comics of Halloween, we discuss Hellblazer 243-244. At the heart of the Vatican is a room where any act may be committed without fear of sin. A priest with a terrible secret is forced to turn to an outsider for help.
Oct 8, 2020 · 21 min
13 Comics of Halloween #2- Creepy #1
In this spook-tacular episode we discuss the classic horror anthology magazine Creepy #1.
Oct 7, 2020 · 23 min
Matt's Minis- Saga of Swamp Thing #7 (I Have Seen the Splintered Timbers of a Hundred Shattered Hulls)
On thins weeks Matt's Minis, Still on the cruise ship Haven and at the mercy of Sunderland, the Swamp Thing must battle against squid-like creatures!
Oct 7, 2020 · 16 min
13 Comics of Halloween #1- Crypt of Terror #17
We're coming at you with 13 spooky special episodes for Halloween. This episode we discuss the first issue from Tales from the Crypt volume 1, Crypt of Terror #17.
Oct 4, 2020 · 53 min
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
This week we discuss Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. They were Earth's teenage defenders--unbeatable and unstoppable. When newcomer Terra joins their ranks, it leads to the ultimate betrayal of a Titan.
Sep 30, 2020 · 19 min
Matt's Minis- Saga of Swamp Thing #6 (Sins on the Water)
On This weeks Matt's Minis, Liz is kidnapped and taken aboard Sunderland's ship, the S.S. Haven. Swamp Thing and Dr. Barclay struggle to find her before its too late.
Sep 27, 2020 · 51 min
Fables: Legends in Exile
This week we discuss Fables: Legends in Exile. When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among the citizens of modern-day New York, these magical characters created their own secret society that they call Fabletown.
Sep 23, 2020 · 22 min
Matt's Minis- Saga of Swamp Thing #5 (The Screams of Hungry Flesh)
In this weeks Matt's Minis, After sustaining an injury, the Swamp Thing is healed by the Sunderland Corporation doctor, but what seems like an altruistic gesture is anything but!
Sep 20, 2020 · 54 min
Parker: The Outfit
In this weeks episode we discuss the second book in Darwyn Cooke's Parker series, The Outfit. After evening the score with those who betrayed him, and recovering his money from the syndicate, Parker is riding high. Until he's fingered by a squealer who rats him out to the Outfit, and they find out too late that if you push Parker, it better be all the way into the grave!
Sep 17, 2020 · 25 min
Matt's Minis- Saga of Swamp Thing #4 (In the White Room)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, A demon that murders children kidnaps Casey, Swamp Thing's young friend. It's up to Swamp Thing to rescue her before she becomes the demon's latest victim!
Sep 13, 2020 · 49 min
Black Science: How to Fall Forever
This week we reminisce about 90's dimensional travel shows as we discuss the image comics book, Black Science. Scientist Grant McKay has solved travel between dimensions. But now Grant and his team are careening through a million universes of unimaginable adventure, sanity-flaying danger and no way home.
Sep 10, 2020 · 29 min
Matt's Minis- Saga of Swamp Thing #3 (A Town Has Turned to Blood)
In this weeks episode, Swamp Thing becomes involved with a group of hunters in the town of Rosewood, Illinois, who are looking to rid the town of vampires!
Sep 7, 2020 · 54 min
Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits
This week we head back to jolly ol' England as to discuss Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits. John Constantine's fought a lot of evil in his life, but now he faces the one enemy he can't defeat: terminal lung cancer!
Sep 3, 2020 · 22 min
Matt's Minis- Saga of Swamp Thing #2 (Something to Live For)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, The Sunderland Corporation has captured Swamp Thing and its leader, the villainous Grasp, seeks to wrest from him the secret of the bio-restorative formula.
Aug 30, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
Join us as we discuss the hit mini series Daredevil: The Man Without Fear. He has gone through a lot in his years defending the streets of Hell's Kitchen, but how did it start? What events led Matt Murdock to becoming Daredevil?
Aug 26, 2020 · 19 min
Matt's Minis- Saga of Swamp Thing #1 (What Peace There May Be in Silence)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing saves three hunters from a bear--but the hunters quickly turn their guns on the new perceived threat!
Aug 23, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
Civil War
On this weeks episode we discuss the Marvel Comics event Civil War. A conflict is brewing that threatens to pit friend against friend, brother against brother. As the war claims its victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships and families begin to fall apart the heroes go to war against each other.
Aug 19, 2020 · 21 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #24 (The Earth Below)
On this weeks Matt's Minis, we have reached the final issue of Swamp Thing Volume 1. Councilmen Red and Blue of Colossus break Sabre out of jail and relate their plans to build an army of Swamp Things.
Aug 16, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
This week we discuss the classic Chris Claremant story, X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills The Uncanny X-Men and Magneto join forces against a new adversary who threatens them all and the entire world besides... in the name of God.
Aug 12, 2020 · 18 min
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #23 (Rebirth and Nightmare)
In this weeks Matt's Minis, Commander John Zero assumes the costumed identity of Sabre and is ordered by the Councilman Red of the Colossus organization to capture Swamp Thing.