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Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, as the guys talk about some stuff Chris saw at New York Comic Con, including Power Rangers, The Walking Dead, Iron Man and much more! Then it's Game Gab, as they guys talk about Beyond Two Souls, Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin's Creed IV, The Stanley Parable and more! After that, it's Table Top Talk, talking The Walking Dead contest and more! And finally, it's And... Action Figure! The guys each have their picks, and an insanely priced honorable mention. And don't forget to check out the Dark Avenger INC online store, where you can now purchase a Hall of Toys t-shirt! www.ZONE4PODCAST.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at HOT @ comicrelated.com (no spaces). Links to Some of the Stuff Discussed on the Show TOY TALK Dragon Ball Z Scouters Iron Man IG

It's that time once again... time for the Zone 4 players and their annual Halloween radio drama! That's right, folks, those crazy guys of Zone 4 put on another Halloween skit. Will they make it out of this one unscathed? Will they get bacon at the end? Will John Wilson do more than three parts?! Listen in to find out! After that fun, it's Halloween-ish topics for headlines, some very unique shout-outs, and some chit-chat before getting into the topic of the evening. And that topic? Let's just say it revolves around comics... and candy! So put on your favorite mask, knock on some doors, and bribe people with bacon to listen to this week's Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Episode #240) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!

The crew returns to talk some news from Comic Related and beyond, chit-chat about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Arrow, and do some Facebook Shout-Outs. For Topic Time, the guys discuss whether there are too many superhero and genre TV shows out these days or not, and if we're headed for over saturation or not. So strap on your cape, grab your remote control and plate of bacon, and get ready for some good, fun discussion in the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #239) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics PBS Superheroes Miracleman Returns Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short IDW Entertainment Li'l Dynamites Michael Jai White is Bronze Tiger on Arrow Que

Zone 4 Reviews covering Fall TV 2013! This episode I review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S1E4: Eye Spy Walking Dead Season 4 Premiere  Supernatural S9E2: Devil May Care  www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4 Reviews #5: TV Reviews)

The crew returns to talk some news from Comic Related and beyond, chit-chat a bit, and then speak with a very special guest. Thomas Deja, author of SHADOW LEGION: NEW ROADS TO HELL Vol. 1 joins John, Ron and Gordon (in Brant's absence) to talk about the book and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #238) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.newyorkcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!   This Week's Links and Topics Shadow Legion: New Roads to Hell (Vol. 1) on Amazon welcometonocturne.blogspot.com/ http://www.betterinthedarksite.com/ http://thomas-damnyoureyesdamnyourears.blogspot.com/ Jim Anthony, Super Detective Vol. 4 Weird Horror Tales: The Feasting Ron Fortier's Tales of the Macabre #4 Les Vamps Chicago Tardis Charity Auction

Brant is once again joined by "The Mayor" Don Johnston, and Brandon "Brando" Barrows to talk The Walking Dead! With Season 4 about to begin, the guys talk a little about how Season 3 ended, speculate on what's to come in Season 4 and beyond, and debate who won't make it past the season. They also chat about the comic that started it all and its 10-year anniversary! So pull up a chair, get in the spirit of the season, and have some zombie fun with Zone 4!  (Original Numbering: Zone 4 - Extra: The Walking Dead Season 4 Preview) www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead www.ZONE4PODCAST.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you have comments, questions, complaints or whatever, feel free to contact us at zone4@comicrelated.com! Links Mentioned During the Show Jack Hammer from Action Lab Entertainment in November Diamond Previews Affliction #3 on ComiXology *The Walking Dead theme used in the intro and outro is copyright AMC and its respective owners.

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are finally back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, with the New York Comic Con exclusives the guys found interesting, plus some other stuff from Autobot hardcovers, to wrestlers, to Mario, Stan Lee and more. Then it's Game Gab, which provides our topic of the episode: Grand Theft Auto 5! The guys talk about some of the features of the game and how cool it looks. Plus other gaming news and releases. After that, it's Table Top Talk, talking about IDW's new division, some Kickstarter games and more. And finally, it's And... Action Figure! The guys each have their picks, both of which they tied on. And don't forget to check out the Dark Avenger INC online store, where you can now purchase a Hall of Toys t-shirt! www.ZONE4PODCAST.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at HOT @ comicrelated.com (no spac

The crew returns with many things to talk about this week. First up, it's a short discussion on the second episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., a little talk on Sleepy Hollow, and some other little tidbits. Then it's into headlines, with talk of Comic Related's anniversary, Fantastic Four rewrites, BOOM! Studios and 20th Century Fox, castings, Samuel L. Jackson being a blabbermouth, Aquaman and Wonder Woman fan-made videos, and much more. And finally, it's time for another issue of Mark Waid's Green Hornet... are we back on board, or are we ready to jump in front of the gas gun? Plus, Facebook shout-outs, plugs, outtakes and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #237) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.newyorkcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as

The crew returns to discuss the premiere episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in depth (SPOILERS). They also discuss several movie and TV headlines involving Marvel and DC properties, have new Facebook Shout-Outs, and more! (Original Numbering: Episode #236) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.newyorkcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Best Drama Debut on TV in Four Years Related Articles Top 10 Reasons to Watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Various Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Posts on Screen Rant Bill Gladman's Top 15 Reasons to Watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S.H.I.E.L.D. Dossiers Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Declassified Phil Coulson in Marvel's INFINITY Agent Carter Series in Talks Thor:

The crew returns to create their own teams of villains in honor of Villains Month. In fact, the entire show is villain themed! From evil headlines, to nefarious shout-outs, to despicable recommendations, it's all villainous and full of villainy! (Original Numbering: Episode #235) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.danconcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics 5.2 Reasons to Love DC Villains 3D Comic Cover Sales Nuke Unleashed The "Real" Villain of Superman/Batman Evil Aliens to Return in Independence Day 2? I, Frankenstein Coming to iMax Jamie Foxx Confirms Sinister Six, Perhaps Spoils ASM 2 Chicago Tardis - Charity Auction Mr. Jigsaw #11 Corrected Shadow Legion: New Roads to Hell     CR Podcasting

The crew returns to discuss highlights for each of them out of Marvel and DC solicitations for December 2013. From Forever Evil and Inhumanity, to Sandman and Captain America and much more! But first, it's headlines covering comics and film with some interesting items, scratching your head items, and downright stupid items. Plus, new Facebook shout-outs! You'll want to hear this week's! And of course, plugs. (Original Numbering: Episode #234) Sponsors of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) www.newyorkcomiccon.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! Batwoman Writer Named, Didio Says DC's characters "shouldn't have happy personal lives." Nightwing Unmasked in Forever Evil #1 Marvel Settles Ghostrider lawsuit Could Katie Sackhoff be Ms./Captain Marvel? John By

(WARNING: Some Explicit Language in first part of the show again... (the "bleep" machine was broken, sorry, folks)). The crew returns with a headline edition of Topic Time, and boy do they start off with a doozy. Batwoman leads the charge, followed by some movie news and rumors, TV promos, pointless teaser images, stakes in comic shops and much more. And there are new shout-outs again this week! Plus some plugs. So fix a BLT, snuggle up to your significant other, and get ready for another John Wilson rant! It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #233) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Headlines: Batwoman Creative Team Walks Mark Waid Buys Into Comic Shop Ohio Man

(WARNING: Some Explicit Language in first part of the show (the "bleep" machine was broken, sorry, folks)). The crew returns with some headlines that spin off into a mini topic before they even get the show started. It's a bunch of film casting news, starting with Ben Affleck, going to Bryan Cranston, then Elizabeth Olsen and James Spader. Plus, the crew's thoughts on the New 52 Lobo, Bluewater's new intiative and more. Then, it's time for another issue of Mark Waid's Green Hornet. Five issues in, is the crew still digging it, or has it fallen off the rails? And there are new shout-outs again this week! Plus some plugs. So grab a slab of bacon, fold out your theater chair, and get a life and stop threatening Affleck's (or any actor's for that matter). It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #232) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or

The crew returns with two topics for the price of one! (still FREE, btw) First, they review the first issue of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents from IDW. Then, they discuss the Marvel event Cataclysm and the possible merging of the Ultimate and regular Marvel Universes. But before all that, there are some headlines, mostly film related, including news about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers 2, Ant-Man and more, and BOOM! Studios' new Facebook Submissions page. And there are new shout-outs again this week! Plus some plugs. So grab your chocolate covered bacon, a glass of your favorite beverage, and kick back for some great discussion. It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #231) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as wel

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, with the latest pre-orders and releases, including the DC Collectibles listed in November 2013 solicitations. Then it's Game Gab, which provides our topic of the episode: The Last of Us! As part one of out The Last of Us/Bioshock Infinite discussion, the guys go into detail (SPOILERS) about the game and its amazing graphics and story. After that, it's Table Top Talk, talking GenCon 2013, and a few board games and Kickstarter updates. And finally, it's And... Action Figure! The guys each have their picks, a Marvel and a DC. And don't forget to check out the Dark Avenger INC online store, where you can now purchase a Hall of Toys t-shirt! www.ZONE4PODCAST.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at HOT @ comicrelated.com (no spaces). Links to Some of the Stuf

The crew returns to shine the light on some books and online comics they are enjoying that are not from the "big two," Marvel and DC. Everything from Dark Horse, to Thrillbent, to Action Lab, to Bottled Lightning and more! But before all that, there are some headlines. Some of them are pretty heavy, like the Kevin Maguire and Kirby Heirs situations. And some are light, like an actor interested in taking over Iron Man, and Groot being cast. And the crew has some words for Dan DiDio... again! And there are new shout-outs again this week! Plus some plugs. So hunker down with some bacon bits, put aside your mainstream books, and get ready for some indie goodness. It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #230) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can

The crew returns to discuss who comics are actually written for. This was spurred by the recent story of Paul Pope being told DC writes for 45 year olds, so we made it our topic! Of course, before that we get to some headlines, including a marriage, a box office failure, and a certain batch of 3D covers that you may not be getting. And there are new shout-outs again this week! Plus some plugs. So grab your favorite bacon flavored treat, break out the grampa pants, and get ready to enjoy some discussion safe for any age (well, most of the time). It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #229) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner Get Married Afterlife with Archie Pre

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, ranging from Marvel and DC, to TMNT, to Metal Gear and more. Then it's the main topic of the episode as the guys go down memory lane, talking toys from their childhood. The Last of Us/Bioshock Infinite discussion has been delayed until next episode. Up next, it's Game Gab, which brings up DCU Online, Arkham Origins, a little Bioshock love and more. After that, it's Table Top Talk, covering several games on Kickstarter again, and one that no longer is and why. And finally, it's And... Action Figure! The guys each have a pick, and an honorable mention. www.ZONE4PODCAST.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at HOT @ comicrelated.com (no spaces). Links to Some of the Stuff Discussed on the Show Camo Batmobile Tumbler DC Universe Classics: Club Infinite Earths

The crew returns with a special all-pulp episode! Sadly, John was absent due to being carried off into the jungle by Grodd, Congorilla and Bleep for a birthday party (John likes monkeys), and he contracted some gorilla flu. But the rest of the crew pressed on. First up, Captain Ron filled us in on his adventures at PulpFest 2013 with some special contemporary shout-outs. Then, the guys covered two pulp inspired comics written by Mark Waid: The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #1, and Green Hornet #4. And for the main topic, it was all about the BBC/PBS Sherlock television series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. And there are new shout-outs this week! Plus some plugs. So strap on your housecoat, sit back in your cozy leather chair, and gear up for some all pulp fun. It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #228) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode o

The crew returns as they discuss several headlines coming straight out of last week's San Diego Comic-Con International 2013! From The Maxx, to The Crow, to Inhuman and more. And for Topic Time, it's all about the two biggest announcements to come out of the con, Superman/Batman and Avengers: Age of Ultron! Plus a single Facebook Shout-Out, plugs and some general fun! So sit back, grab some bacon and relax. It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #227) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!   This Week's Links and Topics The Maxx Samurai Jack Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Inhuman The Shadow: Midnight in Moscow Sandman: Overture Once Upon a Time The New Crow Robot Chicken's Villains in Parad