Episodes
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Hey Kids, Comics! #332 - Fawkes and Hound
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
The gunpowder treason and plot
If you don't remember November 5, 1605, it is certainly not a necessity. As long as you remember Alan Moore and David Lloyd's masterpiece, "V for Vendetta". This is the topic as Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined by the scholarly Kelly long for an overview of the comic and the historical events that played a key role in bringing Guy Fawkes to the attention of comic book fans worldwide.
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Hey Kids, Comics! #235 - Independents Day
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Hot on the heels of the "Period Pieces" story arc, the latest issue runs a bit late for the Fourth of July, but none the less carries that theme with a look at the various booms and busts and myriad titles that are collectively known as Indys.
Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined by comic book scholar Weldon Adams in an exploration of independent comic publishers and their work. What defines a comic as an Indy? What comics of this ilk managed to reach the pinacles of success? Which ambitious titles failed miserable and which miserable titles failed even more so in the often flooded marketplace? These and other questions are posed and answered as Hey Kids, Comics! declares independents!
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Hey Kids, Comics! #221 - That Moment When
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Tonight, on a very special "Hey Kids, Comics!"...
There are times when comic books transcend their genre and their form, when they truly beome art. And then there are those timese when a comic storyline, an issue, or even just a handful of panels give pause and leave you reflective, thoughtful, or deeply touched. These are the "moments when" that occur in the bst examples of comic book story craft.
Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston impart some of their own most memorable moments in this unique isssue of the show.
SPOILER ALERT! Some of the discussions will reveal more than you may wish to know before reading such titles as "Identiy Crisis", "Watchmen", "Saga", "Countdown to Infinite Crisis", "Saga of the Swamp Thing", and more.
Friday May 29, 2015
Hey Kids, Comics! #137 - More on Moore: When You Gaze Into the Abyss
Friday May 29, 2015
Friday May 29, 2015
The long, curious decent into the mind and works of Alan Moore concludes in this issue. Hey Kids, Comics! hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston have delved into varied corners of the storied career of this celebrated author over four prior issues. Now things get really serious!
Friday May 22, 2015
Hey Kids, Comics! #136 - More on Moore: A Vast Wastelnand
Friday May 22, 2015
Friday May 22, 2015
The in-depth story arc all about Alan Moore continues this week. This time your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined by Hunter Duesing of Midnight Movie Cowboys for an exploration of Alan Moore's work on the big screen.
Friday May 15, 2015
Hey Kids, Comics! #135 - More on Moore: I Am Legend
Friday May 15, 2015
Friday May 15, 2015
Deeper and deeper into the world (or worlds) of Alan Moore go your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston. Yes! Hey Kids, Comics! continues the More on Moore story arc, this time discovering the legend (or legends) of the man himself.
Saturday May 09, 2015
Hey Kids, Comics #134 - More on Moore: Ego Ipse Custodes Custodio
Saturday May 09, 2015
Saturday May 09, 2015
More on Moore continues with a discussion on the author's "jumping the pond". As Moore's star rose his work is discovered by increasing American audiences through Swamp Thing and other titles. Then Watchmen became the unexpected game changer and cemented his reputation as one of the greatest writers in the history of the medium.
Friday May 01, 2015
Hey Kids, Comics! #133 - More on Moore: The Works and Days
Friday May 01, 2015
Friday May 01, 2015
Taking its title from the epic poem by Hesiod, this opensalvo in a new story arc opens the door to five issues exploring the author andlegend, Alan Moore.
Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined by Dallas-basedartist and intellectual Jefferson Harris as they take an initial look at Mooreand his early career. From writing forLondon underground comics under various nom de plume to his groundbreaking workfor Warrior Magazine, Alan Moore made his mark on comics almost from the outset.
This issue concentrates primarily on the creator’s earlywork and his influences, as well as the influence he has had on other writersin the genre. This is just the beginningof an in-depth look at one of comics’ greatest luminaries so be prepared todelve even deeper still!
Sunday Apr 12, 2015
Hey Kids, Comics! #130 - Creator Spotlight #4: Alan Moore
Sunday Apr 12, 2015
Sunday Apr 12, 2015
It has been some time since Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston shined the Creator Spotlight on a comic book luminary. Well that's all changing as Alan Moore is the focus of this week's issue! The creator of From Hell, Miracleman (Marvelman), Tom Strong, Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, V For Vendetta, Time Twisters, and so many more amazing works is profiled at last. And this is just the beginning! So settle in as your hosts talk about this icon of modern comics!