Our new podcast episode is online now, and we’re talking about Scott Pilgrim vs the World‘s problematic box office, Iron Fist‘s new screenwriters and the November solicitations. We’ve also got reviews of Guarding the Globe, Namor: The First Mutant and Dracula: The Company of Monsters and we’re gunning for the supernatural with the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. All this plus a hungry skeleton, a little-known ’70s punk band, a cheap, non-brand generic Thor that’s probably been made in China and a photograph of Geoff Johns in shorts.

The podcast is here – let us know what you think, either in the comments below, on Twitter, by email or by spelling it out in the letters of a falling, broken sign on the cover of Justice League of America.

EDIT: We’re also now streaming on Mixcloud – if you don’t like dealing with iTunes, or if Podomatic is being a hissy little thing again, you can listen to the show there: http://www.mixcloud.com/housetoastonish/astonish45/

We’re back with a brand-new episode, and we’re talking about Batwoman and She-Hulks, the Dark Horse solicitations, Tony Scott’s Nemesis, the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon’s new staff members and Read Comics In Public Day. There are also reviews of Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors, Captain America: Forever Allies and Morning Glories and we rock out with the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. All this plus our forays into 3D, the French for ‘tuna’ and Atrocitus’s surname.

The podcast is here – let us know what you think, in the comments below, on Twitter, via email or on the side of a blimp during the Superbowl.

A huge episode for you this time round, to make up for the slight delay (really though, this kitchen is amazing). We’re looking at a load of news out of San Diego, and giving the solicitations a once-over. We’ve also got reviews of Neonomicon, X-Men Legacy and Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour, and the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe examines Marvel’s first graphic novel (sort of). All this plus the vindication of Fredric Wertham, a phone number on a beer mat and three pages of hex code.

The podcast is here – let us know what you think in the comments below, on Twitter, via email or using your indoor voice.

Quick update – we’re not going to have a new episode up tomorrow, for the fairly banal reason that my girlfriend and I are fitting a new kitchen at the moment, so we’re up to our eyes in sawdust and grout. We’ll have the next episode of the podcast up as soon as we can over the next few days, though, so there won’t be too long a wait; Paul and I are as keen to discuss the Rocket Raccoon & Groot miniseries as you are to hear about it, I’m sure.

Anyway. Just thought we should let you know. Right, I’m off to hang a wall cabinet.

It’s Saturday afternoon, and it’s been a fortnight since the last one, so it’s time for another episode of House to Astonish, where we’re looking at Kickstart Comics, Vertigo Resurrected, Kirby: Genesis, the cancellation of Atlas and the launch of Spider-Girl and remembering Harvey Pekar. We’re also reviewing Scarlet, Doctor Solar: Man Of The Atom and Royal Historian of Oz and the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe goes all Saturday morning cartoons on us. All this plus actress Holly Hunter, an action figure of Apocalypse’s leg and the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.

The episode is here – let us know what you think, either by commenting below, on Twitter, via email or or by writing us secret messages in lemon juice.

It’s podcast time again, and this time round we’re looking at DC and Marvel’s digital distribution war, Wonder Woman’s sartorial shenanigans, the closing down of Zuda, the Spider-Man casting and Jeph Loeb’s new position of power. We’re also reviewing Sea Bear and Grizzly Shark, Invincible Iron Man Annual and Wonder Woman, and taking revenge stories to new depths with the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. All this plus Ant & Dec’s new Saturday night concept, the Betamax of digital distribution and a very reasonable Vorlon.

The podcast is here – let us know what you think, either in the comments below, on Twitter, by email or by carving them in the side of the oldest cliff face in the universe.

UPDATE: One of our listeners, Andy Costello of Comic Zone in Scottsdale, Arizona, has whipped up this bit of art to accompany our Official Handbook entry:

For future reference, we heartily endorse this sort of thing.

An early start means a more growly-voiced podcast this time round, as we look at Boom! Studios’ new app and the public beta of Longbox, and remember the sadly departed Al Williamson. We also review Joker’s Asylum: Mad Hatter, Meta-4 and Young Allies, and go globetrotting with the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. All this plus the comics lying around Tom Brevoort’s office, Mephisto’s involvement in European monetary policy and a tiny little Mark Millar living in Al’s ribcage.

The podcast is here – let us know what you think, either in the comments, on Twitter, by email or by encoding it in a barcode.

We’re back with another episode of House to Astonish, where we chat over Joe Quesada’s promotion, Marvel’s digital distribution, Frank Miller’s Xerxes, Star Wars Legacy’s cancellation and Disney’s involvement in the Marvel/Kirby litigation, before reviewing Justice League: Generation Lost, The Bulletproof Coffin and Hawkeye & Mockingbird. We look forward to [insert sporting competition here] with the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, and there’s discussion of Dazzler moments, universes with elasticated waistbands and Luke Skywalker’s experiences with absinthe.

The episode is here – let us know what you think, either in the comments below, on Twitter, via email or by novelty single.

Join us for another episode of House to Astonish, as we look ahead to August’s solicitations and chew over the cancellation of the CMX line. There are reviews of Zatanna, Frenemy Of The State and Avengers and we get motivated with the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. All that plus what keeps Harlan Ellison alive, Paris Hilton: Agent of SHIELD and nippy sweeties.

The podcast is here – let us know what you think, in the comments below, on Twitter, by email or with two tin cans on a length of string.

We’re back with another episode of House to Astonish, with our usual round-up of the solicitations (now with added IDW!) and a bit of chat on Mark Millar’s new magazine, X-Men: First Class getting a director and Zuda losing its competition. We’re also looking at the first issues of The Sixth Gun, Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine and I, Zombie and going all topically political in the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. All this plus Dad DiDio, simulated Skype and a surprise appearance by the Go-Bots.

The podcast is here – let us know what you think in the comments thread, by email (now excitingly at housetoastonish@gmail.com!), on Twitter or by amusing comment in tiny lettering at the bottom of the indicia.