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House to Astonish

House to Astonish

By: Paul O'Brien and Al Kennedy
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 Paul O'Brien (The X-Axis) and Al Kennedy (One Hundred Days of Comics) present a roundup of comics news and reviews, with nary a 'meh' to be heard. Also featuring the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and more. Email House to Astonish at housetoastonish@gmail.comPaul O'Brien and Alistair Kennedy Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 26

    House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 26
    Jul 22 2025

    We're on the home stretch of TBolts Volume 1, as Al and Paul look at Thunderbolts #65-68. There's a whole new squad of 'bolts, a brand new costume for Moonstone and a fresh new minty taste (that'll be the Verdant Green). Plus! The logistics of Hydro-Man's stogie! The Continuity Sugababes! and the unfortunate wording of early 2000s soft drink ads!
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • House to Astonish Episode 213 - Puncher War Journal

    House to Astonish Episode 213 - Puncher War Journal
    Jun 9 2025

    Two weeks in between episodes? What is this, 2014? Whatever it is, it's Al and Paul talking about Peter David, Marvel and DC's upcoming Deadpool and Batman crossovers, David Marquez's The UnChosen, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum and Punisher: Red Band, as well as reviews of Imperial and Be Not Afraid. The Official Handbook of the Official Handbook? I don't think they exist.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 25

    House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 25
    May 26 2025

    An odd little selection of issues this time round, as Paul and Al look at Thunderbolts issues 63 and 64, and Thunderbolts: From The Marvel Vault. Want to know what Zemo's sulky face looks like? Want to know what Nomad sings to himself to when he's wandering the highways? Want to know how many gratuitous instances of nudity one issue can contain? Well then this might just be the episode for you!
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    1 hr
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