Webcomic Beacon #206: The End of the World!!!

Karen “Kez” Howard (War of Winds and What It Takes) returns, along with Aaron Neathery (Endtown) to The Webcomic Beacon and join Fes Works, Tanya Higgins, and Mark Savary this week! Kez was last on during the Penguicon 2011 panel (of which you can watch it all on video!) No zombies on today’s show. We did zombies last year with Jenny Romanchuck.

Also, The Tropecast has returned with two new episodes, including one on horror tropes! Plus Webcast Beacon Network new video series called First Issue; a comic book review show, starting with DC Comics’ new 52! Also, check out how to enter the 4th Anniversary Special Giveaway, such as sending in Becky Art or a voicemail at 1+320-310-0922!


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Music: End of the World by Great Big Sea (Cover of R.E.M.’s song)

NotesAtop The Fourth Wall, Romantically Apocalyptic, Not a Villain, Apple Valley (mentioned as Apple of Dischord), Harold Camping, A Brief Guide to the End of the World for Heathens, Theater Hopper, Bittersweet Candy Bowl, Zombie Ranch, Demon Graphics,

Webcast Beacon Newscast #38: Comic News & Discussion for October 16th, 2011

Natalie joins as this week’s guest host, with just Fes Works. Thanks to Eric Kimball for gathering our news links. Also, The Tropecast has returned with two new episode, plus a new Webcast Beacon Network video series called First Issue!

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First Issue Review #3: DC Comics’ Animal Man #1 (2011)

The Webcomic Beacon presents: First Issue! A look at comic books by Fes Works, Melissa Kaercher and Marcus A. Episode 3 has us take a look at DC Comics’ new Animal Man #1! Does it succeed or FAIL?

There is a podcast version of this show available, but really, you want to watch the video instead.

First Issue Review #2: DC Comics’ Men of War #1 (2011)

The Webcomic Beacon presents: First Issue! A look at comic books by Fes Works, Melissa Kaercher and Marcus A. Episode 2 has us take a look at DC Comics’ new Men of War #1! Does it succeed or FAIL?

There is a podcast version of this show available, but really, you want to watch the video instead.

First Issue Review #1: DC Comics’ Justice League #1 (2011)

The Webcomic Beacon presents: First Issue! A look at comic books by Fes Works, Melissa Kaercher and Marcus A. Episode 1 has us take a look at DC Comics’ new Justice League #1! Does it succeed or FAIL?

There is a podcast version of this show available, but really, you want to watch the video instead.