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  • A Poetic Exploration of Fate, Power, and Cycles of Violence
    Feb 27 2025

    n this CRYB! SPOTLIGHT, Chris and Steven discuss DC Comics' batshit-crazy SKREEMER (1988). This proto-Vertigo classic blends noir, cyberpunk, and family tragedy in a retro gangster apocalyptic fable created by Peter Milligan, Brett Ewins, and Steve Dillion. A science fiction comic that makes A CLOCKWORK ORANGE look G-rated.

    This clip was taken from our full-length SKREEMER episode:

    https://youtu.be/gfcvYF0aCd0?si=E5H1E0EfawK1tM17.

    COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). Screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) & Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

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    27 m
  • The Ultimate SciFi War Story/Space Opera - "Humanity" Explored in Thought Balloons
    Feb 12 2025

    This week is a CRYB Spotlight episode on Marvel/Epic Comics' ALIEN LEGION, published in 1984, created by Carl Potts, Alan Zelenetz, and Frank Cirocco. This clip is taken from our epic (so to speak) deep dive into ALIEN LEGION (see earlier episodes).

    COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age of comics.

    ALIEN LEGION | The Ultimate SciFi War Story/Space Opera - "Humanity" Explored in Thought Balloons

    SHOW NOTES
    00:00 - Theme song
    00:15 - Intro to ALIEN LEGION
    00:53 - The legionnaire Skobb signs his own death warrant
    01:02 - Zelenetz's brilliance as a writer
    01:32 - The cost of making selfish, all-too-human choices
    03:31 - Thought balloons in comics
    05:11 - Exploring the legionnaires' fears and insecurities
    07:30 - The inner monologue during a War Story
    08:45 - Blending pathos and politics
    09:02 - Tell every story in a war film
    10:25 - The ultimate metaphor for life

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    12 m
  • Art Deco Retro-Futurism SciFi Mystery Noir and Flying Cars... Welcome to the World of Mister X
    Feb 4 2025

    Steven and Chris discuss acclaimed graphic designer Dean Motter's science fiction opus, MISTER X (Vortex Comics, 1984); the first four issues were written & drawn by Los Bros Hernandez (Mario, Gilbert, and Jamie) of LOVE & ROCKETS fame and colored by Paul Rivoche.

    COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) and Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

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    MISTER X | Art Deco Retro Futurism SciFi Mystery Noir and Flying Cars

    🎙️ SHOW NOTES see below💥

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    1 h y 43 m
  • Moebius, Druillet, and... Alex Nino - this Visionary Filipino Genius Is One of the Greatest Comic Book Artist of All Time!
    Jan 31 2025

    In this solo episode, Steven takes a wild trip into the breathtaking visual world of legendary and visionary Filipino artist, Alex Niño, as seen in the unfortunately named graphic novel, SPACE CLUSTERS (DC Comics, 1986).

    Comics Rot Your Brain! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few noteworthy exceptions). Screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

    Moebius, Druillet, & ALEX NIÑO - This Visionary Genius Is One of the Greatest Comics Artists Ever!

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    • The Blerd It Out show on Alex Niño mentioned in this episode from Adrian Johnson @ Inazuma Studios:

    • Blerd It Out! - Episode 4: Alex Nino

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    1 h y 25 m
  • Marvel Comics' Lost Space Bounty Hunter by Howard Chaykin
    Jan 11 2025

    Chris discusses Howard Chaykin's MONARK STARSTALKER single-issue scifi story from the ultra-cool try-out book, Marvel Premiere.

    COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) and Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

    Support Our Patreon - / comicsrotyourbrain

    Fantagraphics is finally collecting Chaykin's early Marvel Comics work - https://a.co/d/dkKaCM3

    Chaykin's STARS, MY DESTINATION adaptation - https://a.co/d/07teTGn

    Chaykin's AMERICAN FLAGG! - https://a.co/d/dayB529

    0:00 Music & Intro
    0:59 Plug for Marvel’s upcoming collection of early Howard Chaykin work
    1:13 What is Marvel Premiere?
    2:41 Who is Howard Chaykin?
    3:42 Diving into Monark Starstalker

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    45 m
  • Our Secret Origins
    Dec 31 2024

    In the final episode of Season One, Steven and Chris reveal their own secret origins on how and why they came to discover the world of comics in their youth... way back in the '80s!

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    2 h y 24 m
  • Jack Kirby + Osamu Tezuka = Scott McCloud's Insanely Fun SciFi Comics Book Classic
    Dec 22 2024

    Chris and Steven put on their jet-packs and blast into issues one thru 10 of the wondrous sci-fi idea-bomb that is Scott McCloud’s ZOT! (Eclipse Comics, 1984), a slam-bang collision between the widescreen imaginations of Osamu Tezuka and Jack Kirby. Prepare yourself for iconic heroes and villains, heady philosophy, and rich humanism… Much like ZOT! itself, this episode’s got it all and it ought to, folks — it’s almost six freakin’ hours!

    COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly YouTube show, screenwriters Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) and Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

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    5 h y 43 m
  • The O.G. Video Game system Births a Classic Interstellar SciFi Adventure Comic
    Nov 20 2024

    In this episode, Chris -- in his first one-shot solo episode -- discusses the fan favorite scifi adventure comic ATARI FORCE (1984), written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. A special projects DC Comics' series took inspiration for the legendary Atari 2600 video game console.

    + We appreciate your support of the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicsrotyourbrain

    Comics Rot Your Brain! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few noteworthy exceptions). Screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

    ⏱ SHOW NOTES

    00:00 Theme song
    01:10 The origins of the Atari Force comic.
    01:45 What does ATARI Force stand for?
    02:23 Who were the original members?
    02:59 The 80s SciFi staple - Mankind has crippled Earth
    3:30 Pop Culture Minute of the Time
    06:15 The main characters of ATARI Force
    06:37 Discussing Issue One
    13:09 Introducing the Nameless Villain
    16:24 Kidnapping Bade harkens back to TransAtlantic Slave Trade
    18:21 Praising Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez's Art
    29:16 Discussing Issue Two
    34:!5 Poignant Moment for Tempest
    36:09 Introducing Martin Champion from the original team
    39:46 Ciritique of First Mate on Slave Ship
    44:10 Dart's background and how is shapes her internal conflict
    49:00 The First Fact File
    50:53 Gerry Conway explains how he got involved with Atari Force
    53:16 Discussing Issue Three
    1:01:10 Lamenting No TPB for Atari Force
    1:03:14 Pining Over Lost Art of Thought Balloons
    1:13:30 Andy Helfer's Confesson
    1:18:14 Wrap Up Discussion


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    1 h y 23 m