On this episode of four J's, one of our J's is replaced by an S.  Justin was out of town for our recording so special guest PROFESSOR Shawn O'Rourke joined us as we reviewed the 2001 release MIDNIGHT NATION by J. Micheal Straczynski and Gary Frank.  Does the book still hold up in 2013?  Is it still a powerful read?  Click the player and find out. Check out Shawn's reviews and ramblings at http://www.popmatters.com/pm/archive/contributor/270/

In preparation for next week's Kick Ass 2 movie premier, the four J's discuss all of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s, work in the Kick Ass universe.  Does rereading the comic help get the bad taste of the last act of the movie out everyone's mouth?  Are we excited about Kick Ass 2 after reading the comics?  Find out by clicking on the player below!

On the eve of the opening of Marvel Comics new movie, "The Wolverine" the four J's discuss thirty years of Wolverine.  First, the question is asked: While the 1982 Wolverine mini-series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller is considered a classic, does it stand the test of time?     Read the rest of this entry »