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Released from The NonPro Vault thanks to our patrons, we proudly present this vintage episode of Near Mint, now with host commentary regarding the new [...]

Today we are joined by fellow NonPro host John Trumbull of SNL Nerds and beloved author Jesse Baruffi. With the latest Batman film trailer receiving [...]

It all comes down to this. Our punch-drunk reviewers have made it to the final issue of Crisis on Infinite Earths, and our heroes are [...]

The Universe is back! Sort of? The existential horror vibe is ratcheted up as our heroes discover that not everything worked out as they hoped! [...]

We discuss why it only takes a handful of DC villains to conquer all the Acquired Property Earths™! Also: Is Damien Wayne a latch-key kid? [...]

We discuss why it only takes a handful of DC villains to conquer all the Acquired Property Earths™! Also: Is Damien Wayne a latch-key kid? [...]

We cast the Psycho-Pirate / Anti-Monitor Buddy Sitcom, and also mourn The Flash. Also also, Luthor steals 40 cakes from 40 earths, and the Brainiac [...]

We’re back and ready to talk about Supergirl’s sacrifice, Brainiac’s movie night, and even a little bit about how Crisis on Infinite Earths is playing [...]

Happy New Year from everyone here at NonPro! In this new year, we need your help to make our network better than ever, just by [...]

As the decade comes to a close and we look out into a new year, the folks at NonPro gathered to talk about what made [...]

Why are our heroes fighting each other? Is the Monitor playing 3-dimensional chess by picking Psycho-Pirate? Is Brainiac getting a band together? The secret origins [...]

In 1985, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez set out to “fix” DC Comics continuity, and thereby changed all comics publishing forever! In preparation for the [...]

In 1985, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez set out to “fix” DC Comics continuity, and thereby changed all comics publishing forever! In preparation for the [...]

In 1985, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez set out to “fix” DC Comics continuity, and thereby changed all comics publishing forever! In preparation for the [...]

In 1985, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez set out to “fix” DC Comics continuity, and thereby changed all comics publishing forever! In preparation for the [...]

In 1985, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez set out to “fix” DC Comics continuity, and thereby changed all comics publishing forever! In preparation for the [...]

We cover a few spooky tales, including the EC horror comics meets Star Wars inspired Return to Vader’s Castle, Dark Horse’s Steeple, BOOM’s Angel, and [...]

On this episode of Near Mint, we follow-up on Hickman’s X-Men #1, suggest how you might want to tackle J.J. Abrams Spider-Man, and take our [...]

Our final super-sized review of Powers of X and the entirely of the HOXPOX In this extra-big (but still digestible) episode of Near Mint, we’re [...]

Mutant-Led Planetary Gentrification and the Founding of a Nation –  all in this episode of Near Mint! House of X comes to a dramatic end, [...]

httpa://youtu.be/bD2n3D5UI-8 Transhumanism, what it means to be a person, and #SassQueenNamor in this review! Near Mint returns with a new miniseries covering Jonathan Hickman’s triumphant [...]

httpa://youtu.be/AH5CSLTM4aI The Nature of “Sacrifice” There are some serious Philosophical and Narrative implications of the long awaited reveal in HoX 5. What does “sacrifice” mean [...]

httpa://youtu.be/tJvRlqWQmAE The Fabulous Mr. Sinister! We are introduced to Hickman’s take on Mr. Sinister, and possibly stumble upon an existential secret lurking since the very [...]

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Near Mint is back with a new miniseries covering Jonathan Hickman’s triumphant return to the X-Men in the twin series, House of X and Powers [...]

Hot off the success of Avengers: Endgame, Marvel wraps up Phase 3 of its cinematic universe with the released of Spider-Man: Far From Home! We [...]

Since 1993, Vertigo Comics was DC’s home for cutting edge mature-audience targeted comic books. With the announcement of the end of the imprint in 2020, [...]

After over a decade and 22 movies, the most ambitious film-making experiment, perhaps of all time, has come to an end – today on Non-Productive.com [...]

Welcome True Believers, to the one podcast you need to prepare for Avengers: Endgame - NonPro's spoiler free* recap of every MCU movie ever

We’re focusing in our games this series, and our first in-depth review is of the four-issue miniseries Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons! Will [...]

After last episode’s review of The Death of Daredevil, old horn-head is back, and we’re exploring his history, motivation, and nightmare-fuel. Does the new series [...]

“Charles Soule’s long-running tenure on DAREDEVIL is coming to an end… and he is not leaving Matt Murdock in a good place. This October, Soule [...]

With the upcoming release of the MCU’s CAPTAIN MARVEL, we here at Non-Productive.com wanted to give our Patreon supporters an exclusive primer on just Who [...]

After over a decade, we explore the end of the Hasbro/Transformers Universe in IDW’s TRANSFORMERS: UNICRON All this, and Marvel streaming news from Netflix cancellations [...]

On this exciting episode, we delve into some brand new Romance Comics, a comic adaptation of Rod Serling’s Planet of the Apes script (adapted by [...]

Fresh comics from all over the place...

Near Mint presents its review of the Snagglepuss book in full, now collected as a trade paperback. Listen, and enjoy!

Are scantily clad sci-fi warrior women from space getting people's attention in or keeping people away?

We have a host of new comics to review, but these gems are re-imaginings of true classics! The return of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian! The [...]

The cast and crew of Non-Productive sit down and remember the great Stan Lee

On this week’s show, we read DC’s Hanna-Barbera tie-ins with Deathstroke/Yogi Bear, Nightwing/Magilla Gorilla, and Green Lantern/Huckleberry Hound – and if that’s not enough, we’re [...]

On this episode, we explore the origin of the Optimus/Megatron dynamic in Chaos Theory and wrap our Hasbroverse coverage with the greatest crossover of all time, More Than Meets the Eye: Revolution

On this episode, we read a Rom the Space Knight/Micronauts team-up, a M.A.S.K and GI Joe scavenger hunt, and more Transformers set-dressing!

All month long, Near Mint is celebrating IDW‘s love letter to toy nostalgia, the Hasbroverse! A sometimes poorly planned but always fun exploration of the [...]

We're putting on our first Kickstarter, and we need your help to reach our goal - AND BEYOND!

All month long, Near Mint is celebrating IDW‘s love letter to toy nostalgia, the Hasbroverse! A sometimes poorly planned but always fun exploration of the [...]

This episode we say farewell to The Man of Tomorrow...

This episode we examine Superman though the lens of "what if"...

Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale create a Superman tale that's a Norman Rockwell painting come to life, as we explore four seasons in the life of a hero...

With all-star creative teams from 80 years of Superman history, this definitive look into the character of the Man of Steel is essential! We rank and review every story in the oversized issue, just for you, our adoring fans!

Free Comic Book Day has come, and we have all the best reviews from Marvel, DC, Fantagraphics, Dark Planet, Titan, and more!

For our patrons that didn’t get enough Infinity War discussion, we offer this special episode that explores what we hope might come next!

Yes, this movie was destined to be a blockbuster from the start, but does Infinity War deliver on more than just a spectacle?

Episode 4: We read and review The Infinity Crusade as part of Infinity Month in preparation of Avengers: Infinity War!

Episode 3: We read and review The Infinity War as part of Infinity Month in preparation of Avengers: Infinity War!

Episode 2: We read and review The Infinity Gauntlet as part of Infinity Month in preparation of Avengers: Infinity War!

Episode 1: We read and review The Thanos Quest as part of Infinity Month in preparation of Avengers: Infinity War!

For our patrons that didn’t get enough Black Panther discussion on our On Film podcast, we offer this special episode that goes in depth on the highest (and fastest) grossing films of all time!

The latest Marvel movie to shatter box-office records and thrill fans everywhere is Black Panther, and on this episode of the On Film podcast we’re exploring everything glorious about the film!

On this exciting episode, the gang talk about what makes Superman the best (and worst) superhero to focus the new SyFy show Krypton on, a [...]

When the hosts are away, The Near Mint MINTerns come to play…er… review! Transformers: Till All Are One and Infinite Dendrogram on this episode of [...]

The gang reviews the newest DC comic (and it’s CW adaptation) Black Lightning, Avengers discover another reconned character in their Legacy on Avengers: No Surrender, [...]

The 70s Battlestar Galactica versus the modern remake, Thanos, Marvel Legacy’s exploration of the world’s gothiest villain, and the series follow-up to the Habro-verse of First Strike!

We revisit Hanna-Barbera classics as only DC can!

Near Mint explores the vast galaxy of current(ish) Star Wars comics!

DC Comics has thrown together the most deranged crossover event yet, in Dark Nights: Metal!

We review IDW’s First Strike: A crossover event of all your favorite Hasbro properties in a new shared universe fueled by 80’s Toy Nostalgia!

Listen in as Near Mint explores the work of legendary comic writer, Mark Waid!

Bendis leaves Marvel and Disney looks to buy Fox? Comic news and reviews on this episode of Near Mint!

The gang from Near Mint go over all the news worth printing from this year’s New York Comic Con!

Near Mint returns to review Marvel's latest attempt to rectify event fatigue, Legacy! Did they honor tradition while bringing new life into old characters? Tune in!

In a Tumblr post, comics writer, perennial disappointment*, and tall-poppy, Brian Michael Bendis shared a press release announcing what many thought impossible...

Recently, the Hollywood Reporter broke that The CW was interested in producing a Sabrina the Teenage Witch “reboot” to go along with their other successful [...]

Marvel’s Inhumans has had a rough start. Critics haven’t responded well to early previews, photos from the set reveal a host of costumed characters that [...]

The Earth’s Mightiest Comics Podcast is Back – and we’re reviewing Marvel’s Secret Empire, the controversial blockbuster event where Captain America is revealed to be a Hydra agent working to bring fascism to the world!

We talk with Joe Corallo from ComicMix about the Kickstarter for Mine! a Comic Anthology to Benefit Planned Parenthood!

If you know anything about me, you should know how much I love giant apes. And if you know way too much about me – [...]

On this episode NonPro‘s Near Mint, we’re talking to John Trumbull, comedian, comic book and pop-culture aficionado, graduate of the Kubert School, and writer for the Eisner Award-nominated BACK ISSUE magazine, which this very month is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Batman: The Animated Series in their 99th issue.

Well folks, today’s the day that Netflix releases Iron Fist, the latest in a line of hugely popular Marvel Comics based shows. But unlike Daredevil, [...]

THIS WEEK IN GEEK: our San Diego Comic Con recap!

Listen in as friendships are thrown out the helicarrier window as the geeks at NonPro take on Marvel‘s latest blockbuster movie event: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL [...]

In the past decade, “Superhero Movies” have gone from fringe flops to mainstream bestsellers – but with that popularity fans have found themselves debating just [...]

We’re taking a trip to Marvel‘s new idyllic town in Avengers Standoff: Welcome to Pleasant Hill [display_podcast]

Join as as we postulate the ending of Marvel’s Secret Wars, attempt to follow along with Uncanny Avengers, and guess at the true meaning of [...]

We consider a bizzaro universe where comic book movies must delve deep into alternative plot-lines to keep fresh and exciting!

I recently watched the Weinstein released and Bong Joon-ho directed film Snowpiercer and as those of you who heard my thoughts on the film know, [...]

We talk to super-villain and author Jesse Baruffi about super villains in comics, why we sometimes root for them, and just who is the best/worst [...]

Sleepy Hollow fans get a trade paperback, Full Moon returns to comic pages, The Goon wins our hearts, and we play a game where we [...]

We do a quick recap of Harley Quinn and Power Girl, the UN backed comic franchise T.H.U.N.D.E.R, and the world’s most perfect comic book crossover: [...]

Frank, Ken, and Pete make recommendations of the absolute best comics books that they have never actually read. Baseless as that sounds, they do give [...]

We’re looking at all-new situations for some classic characters in this episode of Near Mint, from Godzilla in Hell to Star Wars to Archie vs [...]

Comic sales in the light of hugely successful movies, Secret Wars books you may actually like, Ant-Man origins, and theories on the coming Civil War!

As DC’s Convergence wraps up and Marvel’s Secret Wars gears up – we examine the nature of comic crossovers and what’s fun about them (and [...]

We review “Rage of Ultron” and discuss the true nature of Tony Stark and Hank Pim as relates to “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

We review IDW’s The Fly Outbreak, BOOM! Studios Deep State, UFOlogy, and Munchkin and go in-depth into the Jem and the Holograms reboot!

The hosts at NonPro have a roundtable about the best and worst of the latest MARVEL blockbuster! From filmmaking triumphs and eastereggs to plot holes [...]

We discuss Round Four of our #SidekicksThatMatter #MarchMadness competition: THE ELITE EIGHT! Help us decide the winner for our four regions, and who moves on [...]

Klarion the Witch Boy, Guardians Team-Up, Princess Leia, Joe Frankenstein, Thor Annual and more!

Princess Leia’s awesome new comic, Valiant gets its own film franchise deal, Batman news, Marvel’s conventions plans, and the Lois Lane book! All this, and [...]

Before I start, I feel that I should recognize that what I am about to write, were I reading it, and were it written by [...]

All too often, the “sidekick” in a story is simply there as set dressing, or as a sounding board for the main character, or worst [...]

DC might quietly wrap New52, Spider-Man joins the Avengers on the big screen, and we talk about how we got into comics with our awesome [...]

Frank and Ken talk about the great DC shows and Superman’s New Look/New Power.

Marvel has finally let us know the secret behind their new event, SECRET WARS, so we discuss our hopes, fears, and predictions about the future [...]

No, this isn’t the worst (best?) mashup of all time, it’s some of the fine comic books the gang at Near Mint reviewed for this [...]

Frank’s back and we celebrate all things comics literature by talking a hell of a lot about comics movies and TV news!

The true villain at last been revealed, and now Pete stands triumphant, having claimed Near Mint for himself! With Frank and Ken out of his [...]

It’s a battle royal on the scale of Contest of Champions! In a desperate attempt to plug the gaping hole left by the still-missing Frank, [...]

Frank remains trapped in the Negative Zone, so it falls to Ken and Pete to hold down the show. And hold it down they do, [...]

With Frank missing in action, Ken and Pete hijack the show to talk about the Death of Wolverine, hard reboots, Gotham Academy, and the true [...]

Join us as we discuss the comic classic, Batman: The Long Halloween Created by the highly acclaimed and Eisner Award-wining team of Jeph Loeb and [...]

In honor of Geektoberfest, NonPro‘s very own comic book review show, Near Mint is reading Batman: The Long Halloween a 13-issue comic book limited series [...]

Hunt For Your Favorite! Every year hordes of nerds descend on New York Comic Con to document the best comics, costumes, and breaking news the [...]

It’s almost New York Comic Con time again.  Every year, the East Coast’s premiere comic event gets bigger and bigger.  This year it’s gotten so [...]

In wake of the recent conversation about cosplay at cons, we examine the current state of affairs in comic conventions. Also, we talk Long Beach [...]

As the Marvel Comics event “Original Sin” comes to a close, we review the series in graphic detail! We discuss the nature of the superhero [...]

Fan suggestions: Fantastic Four: Isla De La Muerte! Andre the Giant Starlight Peter David’s All-New X-Factor > Comic book movie news, including which properties have [...]

We review The Illegitimates, Original Sin: Iron Man vs Hulk, and Star Trek The Animated Series… The Comic, as well as the record breaking sale [...]

One is a living god hell bent on universal destruction, the other is Thanos! We talk Marvel’s Original Graphic Novels: Thanos the Infinity Revelation (with [...]

We review Mark Millar’s Starlight, Al Ewing’s Agent of Asgard, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movie/new comic! All this, and rock n’ roll front [...]

We bid farewell to “Superior Spider-Man” and discuss why we loved this book so much, and sit with Tim Yates and Lee Estes to discuss [...]

We celebrate 75 Years of Batman but ranking and reviewing our favorite incarnations, sidekicks, stories, and more!

We review the new She-Hulk, discuss character evolution in the form of “Superman/Shazam!: First Thunder” and the new(est) Ghost Rider, and discuss the future of [...]

The horror(ible) hosts of NonPro talk with Harold Sipe, game designer author of the monster movie inspired “Screamland,” and continue their review of “Starlight” and [...]

Underrated. Ignored. Undervalued. Overlooked. Shamelessly ripped-off in The Incredibles. Susan Storm has been wronged in pretty much every way a popular comic book character can [...]

On this week’s episode of Non-Productive.com‘s comic book review show, Near Mint Radio, we introduce the Metal Men to the New52, read the newest adventures [...]

The not-so savage “She-Hulk,” “The Illegitimates” of James Bond‘s wandering libido, and Loki grows up to become an “Agent of Asgard” — all this and [...]

In honor of the DAY THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED (well… Valentine’s Day) this Tuesday, February 11th Near Mint Comic Radio will count down the [...]

In honor of the DAY THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED (well… Valentine’s Day) this Tuesday, February 11th Near Mint Comic Radio will count down the [...]

Today we review yet another Wolverine “Number 1”, take look back at famous robot detectives, discuss stories that stick with you, and celebrate 25 issues [...]

Amazing X-Men and Nightcrawler’s resurrection! Afterlife with Archie! Peter David returns to X-Factor! And… DC cancels some lines. A night full of resurrections on Near [...]

We take our chances with Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe and go meta with Harley Quinn Issue Zero!

We have a catch-up course for all of you lost in Marvel’s Infinity, Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe but loses his mullet, and we test [...]

Thor: The Dark World, all the new geeky movie trailers, and the next installment of the X-Men: Messiah War re-read! Featuring Frank’s Fanfic: “Loki and [...]

Cheap bagged comics, Howard the Duck on Agents of Shield, and a little bit on Marvel’s Infinity and the so-called X-men “Messiah Trilogy”

Cheap bagged comics, Howard the Duck on Agents of Shield, and a little bit on Marvel’s Infinity and the so-called X-men “Messiah Trilogy”

We talk about the various interesting things from NYCC 2013!

Our last look at Marvel Comics’ Civil War includes a final retrospective of the importance of character voice, pacing, and the wonderful tie-ins you may [...]

A first look into Infinity, wrapping Trinity War, and DC’s many missteps this week!

Our Civil War Re-Read leads to some interesting thoughts… Being trained and supported by the government: That’s Good! Not having a choice about it?: That’s [...]

Marvel’s Hunger introduces Galactus to the Ultimate Universe, which gets us thinking, has Marvel ever had a “Crisis” moment – and are we about to [...]

Maude TV Show reboot! IDW’s newest license! THE MAXX re-released! Robert Kirkman churns out more Walking Dead What really happened on the Louis and Clark [...]

We gossip about the “Guardians of the Galaxy” film casting, recap “Superior Spider-Man” and visit with his “Superior Foes” and disagree violently about our “Trinity [...]

On this exciting episode, the gang’s re-read of Marvel’s Civil War brings about a lively discussion of the importance of getting a character “right” which [...]

Civil War in national tragedy, comic news, Warren Luthor Ellis, and more! One of our best episodes ever!

We finish our Late to the Party review of “Planet Hulk” begin our review of “Marvel Comics: Civil War” and go into some comic TV [...]

Part 1 of our “Late to the Party” Review of PLANET HULK, a introduction to CIVIL WAR, and were the Illuminati right all along?

We begin our “Late to the Party” discussion of Planet Hulk, Howard the Duck, and the new Dark Horse mid-quel series, Star Wars! Also a [...]

After the Comic Movie Blockbuster Summer of 2012, films based on comic book properties are both financially and critically more important and influential than ever! [...]

On this exciting episode, we talk about weird comic distribution cycles, a villain’s dedication to branding, Marvel pimp-slapping the Batman franchise, space operas, digital comics, [...]

The guys talk about all their favorite new comic-related toys and games premiering at this year’s Toy Fair, including the latest in Heroclix, Batman: Gotham [...]

The gang gets caught up on some new classics from Marvel and DC, revisit “Masterpiece Comics” by R. Sikoryak – and interview Christina Blanch, professor [...]

After a thrilling review of finale of The Amazing Spider-Man and the nature of death in comics, comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick chats with [...]

The Line Cutters Christmas-Call-A-Thon is back – and this time, for a real cause! First they covered the Christmas Carol, then they disproved It’s a [...]

On this exciting episode, we compare MarvelNOW with the DC New52! Featuring insights on Iron Man, All New X-Men, and how to tell stories that [...]

Celebrate the holidays with “Death of the Family,” the DC Batman crossover event, Avengers vs X-Men Consequences, the best family relationships in comic books, and [...]

Consequences in comic book events, our favorite political comics, Planet of the Apes, X-Men and Avenger Babies, Joe Kubert Presents, and Green Arrow’s theme song!

What better way to enjoy an evening than to hangout with your friends at the comic shop? Tune in for Near Mint Comic Radio, where [...]

Join NonPro’s Ken and Frank as they turn the NYCC Spotlight on some of their favorite Indie Creators! Independent artists came out in force at [...]

New York Comic Con is like a yearly reunion for everyone at NonPro; a chance for us to get back in touch with some of [...]

Everyone talks about movies based on comic books, which were once universally terrible and have became pretty amazing, but what of the other great comic [...]

The Dark Knight Rises In-Depth Film Review! Listen to our intellectual debate on the new film with commentators Taffeta Darling, the Monkey Boy, and Matt [...]

Breaking Comic Book News, MarvelNow, and some awesome book reviews! Download and enjoy the show!

Vicente Alcazar and Erica Schultz, comic creators and artists behind Hound Comics’ “M3” are guests, and the gang talks VS (AvX), Two and a Half [...]

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