In this ‘what’d you get episode,’ Billy and Ian go over some recent pick ups including some Disney books, Solar: Man Of The Atom #1 and #3, some Judge Dredd, Punk Mambo, New Guardians #2, Danger Girl, Moebius, Puppet Master #2, more Alf, Action Comics Weekly #640, Doom Patrol #19, various What If issues, Superman #423, Joe Vigil’s Dog #1, Omen #3, The Mask Returns, Faust, Anne Rice comic adaptations, Dark Horse Star Wars books, Blood Reign #1, Solson Publication’s Ninjitsu and lots more! We also learn some fun facts about Billy’s bathroom decor. So what are you waiting for? Check out the latest episode.
Queens Comic Podcast – Episode 21!
In episode 21, we go over Billy’s pick ups from the August Hot Flips show in Long Island and learn that Billy really LOVES ALF. We also cover Sergio Aragones, the Fantaco Night Of The Living Dead preview book, Justice League Of America #25 (which Billy’s dog tried to eat) and 58, Green Lantern #19 and 27, Heathcliff’s Funhouse #1, NOW Comics’ Terminator and Married With Children runs, Wrightson and Starlin on Punisher POV, lots of Bongo Simpsons comics, The Ren And Stimpy History Of Sports One Shot, Animaniacs comics, Tek World #1, Gotham Academy #1, Uncanny X-Men #176, Frank Miller’s Ronin, Adam Hughes’ Catwoman art, Frank The Unicorn, Ultra Klutz and last but certainly least, the first issue of Death Crazed Teenage Superheroes.
Queens Comic Podcast – Episode 20
Now that summer vacations are over and things are kinda-sorta back on schedule, the latest episode of the Queens Comic Podcast is now live! This time around, Ian and Billy take a long overdue look at Matthew Allison’s excellent Cankor hardcover collection, talk about Ian’s equally long overdue trip to Desert Island Comics and hanging out in Williamsburg eating delicious BBQ, the new release of Devil’s Cut, Last Gasp’s Anarchy Comics #2, Billy’s recent acquisition of the Marvel Hip Hop Variants Collection Vol. 1 hardcover and, last but not least, the silliness that is DC’s new Gnort’s Illustrated Swimsuit Special! It’s just over a half hour of free comic banter made just for you, still featuring the best theme song ever. Check out Matthew Allison’s Cankor comic here: http://www.cankorcomic.com/ @queenscomicpodcast@queenscomicparty
Queens Comic Party September Events
With August in the rear view mirror, we’re happy to announce that we’re going to be back in Brooklyn on September 10th from 10am until 5pm at 148 Frost Street with a great selection of toys, Funko Pops and especially comic books! We’ll have a few new vendors set up at this one as well as many of the regulars you’ve come to know and expect. It’s free to attend and open to everyone – be there or be square! It all happens at 148 Frost Street, Brooklyn, New York. Then two weeks later on September 24th, we’re going to be back in Woodside from 1pm until 7pm at the CWV Hall at 3946 61st Street in Queens, right on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 61st Street and right across from the 61st Street 7 train stop. This event is also free to attend and we hope to see you all there!
Queens Comic Party Events For August!
August is a busy month, but we’ve got something for everyone and all of these events are open to everyone and free to attend! August 5th – Royal Lot Con Billy Bombs will be set up at Royal Collectibles’ 2nd annual Lot Con from 12pm – 5pm along with a host of other vendors. It’ll be in the parking lot under the tent at 9601 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens! https://royal-collectibles-nyc.myshopify.com/ August 12th – Atomic Pink Flea Market at Neir’s Tavern This event will be taking place at 87-48 78th St. Woodhaven, NY 11421 and be held outside the tavern. Stop on by for toys, comics, and other items and grab yourself a burger and a beer! This one starts at 12pm and ends at 5pm. https://neirstavern.com/ August 13th – Queens Comic Party At The 18th Ward Brewery New vendors and a new venue! Join us at 300 Richardson Street, in Brooklyn for books, beers and food. This event will be going on from 12pm until 7pm. https://www.18thwardbrewing.com August 20th – Brooklyn Invasion We’re back at 148 Frost Street in Brooklyn on Sunday, August 20th from 10am until 5pm with more comics than you can shake a stick at – Pops and toys too! August 27th – Queens Comic Party In Woodside We finish the month off at the Woodside location at 6946 61st Street in Queens where we’ll have comic and toy vendors set up from 1pm until 7pm.
Queens Comic Podcast – Episode 18
The latest episode of The Queens Comic Podcast is now live! This time around, Ian and Billy cover comic book hunting etiquitte, the scourge of Key Collector addicts and why you should take chances on $1 bin books. They also go over recent comic pickups, Zap Comics #8 and how S. Clay Wilson’s art gives Ian anxiety, Moebius Comics, Maria Wolf’s rad cover art, Swedish Spider-Man comics and the international comics craze, Dark Horse Presents #55, why Ian doesn’t like Hobbits but Billy loves Lord Of The Rings and Lone Wolf & Cub! All this plus more CGC ranting, thoughts on samurai films and details on Billy and Ian’s respective film acting careers. Completely free comic book content and nerdy ramblings for your ears! Follow us on instagram @queenscomicpodcast
Queens Comic Party Events For July 2023!
There’s a lot going on this month and we want you to be a part of it! And the best part? All of these events are free to attend! On July 15th, we’re hosting the FIRST EVER Queens Comic Party Comic Book Crawl! How does this work? Visit any of these stores to get your booklet – get each section stamped at each store listed, and bring it to Billy Bombs (you can’t miss him, he’s the guy below!) for a free grab bag of comics! We’ll have different vendors set up at different locations on the 15th offering all sorts of great books at great prices, so make a day of it! Then, on July 16th, we’re back in Woodside, Queens for another show at 3946 61st Street, right across from the 7 train. This show runs from 1pm through 7pm and it’s sure to be a good time. As always, it’s free to get in so c’mon down and check out the scene. Lastly, the Brooklyn Invasion is happening once again at 148 Frost Street in Brooklyn on July 22nd from 10am until 5pm. This is the big one, folks!!!! With over 20 vendors, it’s free to get in and always a blast and we hope to see you there!
Queens Comic Podcast – Episode 16
The lastest episode of the Queens Comic Podcast is now live! This time around, Billy and Ian go into detail on the one and done obscurity that is Savage Ninja #1, London Night Studios’ Dead Boys #1 and the beautiful van art of James O’Barr’s Savages #1 as well as Billy’s weird love of David Patrick Kelly, the fantastic Giant Size Santos Sisters #1, Darkwing Duck, the majestic artwork in Will Eisner, Jules Pfeiffer and Wally Wood’s Outer Space Spirt, the TMNT movie adaptation, Frank Miller and Geof Darrow’s Hardboiled #1, a weird old calendar from 1974 with Wrightson and Jones art, Rocket Blast Comic Collector and last but not least, World War III Illustrated! It’s everything you’d want from the Queens Comic Podcast by this point, and this time it’s really short! Follow us on Instagram @queenscomicpodcast
Queens Comic Podcast – Episode Fifteen
The lastest episode of the Queens Comic Podcast is now live! In this episode, Billy and Ian talk about their experience at the first Hot Flips show in Long Island. We then learn how much Billy loves Green Lantern and about his casting ideas for the TV show and the importance of second changes. After that, it’s time to talk about dollar bin diving at a thrift store in Queens where we go over L.I.F.E. Brigade #1 from Blue Comet Press, Marvel’s The Nam and it’s connection to The Punisher, ‘Mazing Man #12 and its Frank Miller Dark Knight cover, Eclipse’s Miracleman run, Glen Orbik’s Batman Shadow Of The Bat covers, how cool Deadman is, Tim Vigil’s work on Grips, Mr. Monster, McFarlane’s work on Infinity Inc., Ian’s Dave Stevens scores, Stormwatch, Bissette & Veitch’s Fearbook, Futurebeat, Rip Off Press’ Rockers, The Batman Returns comic adaptation and that time a Batman comic taught us how to build a bomb, Death Rattle #5 and Rand Holmes’ channeling of Wally Wood, Superman 10 Cent Adventures and a Detective Comics Green Arrow backup story not written by Alan Moore. Also, Ian sings the theme song from the Conan The Adventurer song while Billy geeks out over the embossed cover on the first issue. Plus more ska jokes and lots more loud cars and motorcycles in the background! It’s a whole lot of four color fun, shot straight into your ears! Follow us on Instagram @queenscomicpodcast
The Queens Comic Party Is Back In Woodside 6/25/23
We’re going to be back in Woodside on 6/25 from 1pm – 7pm on June 25th. Free admission and some new vendors – come on by and say hello!