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Paul faces nuclear annihilation, blue genitalia, and superhero deconstruction in this, his first complete reading of the obscure graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. 

In which Paul deciphers the early writings of Matthew Mindcarp, the first comics commentator of the modern age. 

Paul finds out what America’s comics say about America, about Americans, and about comics. 

Paul remembers very little of his childhood.  He wonders whether his skeleton contains any adamantium. 

In part one of an ongoing series, Paul delves into one of the comic industry’s celebrated classics.  This week, Art Spiegelman’s two volume Maus: A Survivor’s Tale. 

Paul flips through the stations to see what the modern geek is up to in popular culture.  And reveals some startling secrets about his viewing habits in the process.   

We all love high concept comics right?  But does that mean the end of story?  This week Paul calls out Morrison, Bendis, and Millar.  Has he gone completely insane? 

On the heels of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. has announced plans to release more big budget superhero flicks in the coming years.  And they’re ready to up the angst.  What does this mean for Superman? 

In part two of his defense of Superman, Paul takes a look at Superman’s greatest detractors as well as his latest champions.