Savage FINcast – Episode 29: Twice Up!

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Twice up with a side of backup story, please! That’s how we like our Savage Dragon!

Just when you think Erik Larsen has run out of ways to impress you, he pulls out his latest and greatest artistic experiment! Larsen’s most recent endeavor finds him drawing the pages to issue #194 on much larger art boards (12.5″ x 18.5″), and the outcome is absolutely breathtaking! The two double-page splashes are worth the price of admission alone! After picking their collective jaws off of the ground, Jim, Craig, and Raven gush about the overall greatness of this issue. Although the FINcasters thought that issue #193 was a misstep, issue #194 has rebounded as an issue that could be placed in the best-of-the-best territory! Stunning art, a moving story, over-the-top fisticuffs, enjoyable backup features, and the best letters column in the business—this is Savage Dragon at the top of it’s game. You’ve read it, so can you blame us for raving about it?

All that, and our regular “Erik Larsen News” and “Savage Dragon Trivia” segments as well! As always, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at SAVAGEFINCAST (at) GMAIL (dot) COM to comment about the show, or suggest future discussion ideas. We will most likely read your letter on the next episode!

TIMESTAMPS
00:52 – INTRODUCTIONS
01:16 – Covers to Savage Dragon 198 & 199 (ERIK LARSEN NEWS)
05:57 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Annivesery One-Shot with Gary Carson & Frank Fosco (ERIK LARSEN NEWS)
11:07 –  Travis Sengaus drawing back-up in Savage Dragon 200 (ERIK LARSEN NEWS)
14:38 – Episode 28 Trivia Answers (SAVAGE DRAGON TRIVIA)
22:39 – New Trivia Question (SAVAGE DRAGON TRIVIA)
23:43 – Savage Dragon 194 (ISSUE REVIEW)

Savage FINcast – Episode 28: First FINcast in a Bold New Direction!

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SAVAGE DRAGON #193 kicks off a bold new era as Malcolm Dragon steps into his father’s giant shoes and becomes the official star of the book! Craig, Jim, and Raven weigh in on how accessible and enticing this “first” issue might be for new readers, and how long time readers, such as themselves, are acclimating to the new status quo.  In addition, the gang  talks about their challenge to get issue 193 into the hands of some first-time Savage Dragon readers, both regular comic reader and non-readers alike. The insightful new-reader reactions brought to light some points that are sure to keep the conversation going on the message boards! So sit back, relax, and brace yourself for the most unexpected Savage FINcast yet!

All that, and our regular “Erik Larsen News” and “Savage Dragon Trivia” segments as well! As always, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at SAVAGEFINCAST (at) GMAIL (dot) COM to comment about the show, or suggest future discussion ideas. We will most likely read your letter on the next episode!

TIME STAMPS
01:12 – INTRODUCTIONS
17:02 – Spawn 241 Cover Based on Sketch by Erik Larsen (ERIK LARSEN NEWS)
20:44 – Erik Opens Jack Kirby Fan Page on Facebook (ERIK LARSEN NEWS)
23:18 –  Nancy: A Dragon in Hell released (ERIK LARSEN NEWS)
29:25 – Trivia Responses (SAVAGE DRAGON TRIVIA)
33:34 – New Trivia Question (SAVAGE DRAGON TRIVIA)
35:00 – Savage Dragon 193 (ISSUE REVIEW)
56:49 – New Reader Opinions on Savage Dragon 193 (ISSUE REVIEW)
01:25:45 – NEXT EPISODE

Savage FINcast – Episode 27: A Banner Year

unnamedWith a “Bold New Direction” right around the corner, the Savage FINcast takes some time to reflect back on the events that occurred in Savage Dragon during the past year.  Craig, Jim, and Raven are on board to count down 2013’s most memorable Savage Dragon moments as well as discuss other favorite comics that they read over the past year.  It was a year to remember as Dragon was put on death row, his race was decimated, and his powers were stripped.  Not that it was any less exciting for Malcolm who had relationship highs and lows, witnessed deadly new villains vie for control of Chicago, and prepared to move out on his own.  Join us as we celebrate a true banner year for the Savage Dragon series, in this episode of the Savage FINcast!

 
All that, and our regular “Erik Larsen News” and “Savage Dragon Trivia” segments as well! As always, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at SAVAGEFINCAST (at) GMAIL (dot) COM to comment about the show, or suggest future discussion ideas. We will most likely read your letter on the next episode.

TIMESTAMPS
02:04 – Chris Burnham Back-Up for Savage Dragon 200 (Erik Larsen News)
05:12 – Cover to Savage Dragon 197 (Erik Larsen News)
09:35 – Episode 25 Trivia Responses (Savage Dragon Trivia)
15:40 – New Trivia Question (Savage Dragon Trivia)
16:35 – Savage Dragon 2013 Retrospective (Review)
58:36 – Favorite Non-Dragon Comics of 2013
01:28:46 – Next Episode and Outro

Savage FINcast – Episode 26: Past, Present, & Future – An Interview with Erik Larsen

26BannerIt’s the holiday season, so we at the Savage FINcast are giving you what you want!  Craig and Jim sit down to interview the big man himself, Erik LarsenJoin us as we ring in the new year by discussing the past, present, and future of our favorite funny mag!

Listen as we discuss topics such as the “chosen one”, comic book logic, aging and killing characters, Dragon’s fin, collecting old spin-off series, anniversary issues, and Dragon’s continued role in the book. In addition, we touch upon the future, as Erik talks about what we can look forward to when Malcolm takes the lead in issue #193 and drops hints as to what we can expect from issue #200.

This time around, in addition to of our normal interview, we asked YOU, the Savage FINcast listeners, for questions to pose to Erik! Your response was tremendous and Erik did his best to satisfy your Universo-like hunger for Savage Dragon knowledge!

In addition to the interview, we attempt to keep you up-to-date with our regular  “Erik Larsen News” segment as well! As always, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at SAVAGEFINCAST (at) GMAIL (dot) COM to comment about the show or suggest future discussion ideas. We will most likely read your letter on the next episode.

TIMESTAMPS

01:20 – Malcolm Appears in Nancy In Hell (Erik Larsen News)
02:59 – Clayborn Moore Studios Dart Statue (Erik Larsen News)
05:40 – Erik Larsen Chat (Interview)
01:49:30 – Next Episode

Savage FINcast – Episode 25: The Average Dragon

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It’s the end of an era, and the Savage FINcast has a front row seat! Craig, Jim, and Raven try to keep their emotions in check as they bear witness to what may be the Savage Dragon’s last day! As one chapter closes, another begins when the adventures of Malcolm Dragon take center stage!  The Vicious Circle has a deadly new boss and a villainous new plan has been set in motion! To make matters even worse, a dangerous new foe known as Slag is on the scene and has a personal vendetta against Malcolm! Change and excitement are in the air as Savage Dragon enters its boldest and newest direction yet!

All that and our regular “Erik Larsen News” and “Savage Dragon Trivia” segments as well! As always, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at SAVAGEFINCAST (at) GMAIL (dot) COM to comment about the show, or suggest future discussion ideas. We will most likely read your letter on the next episode.

TIME STAMPS

00:47 – INTRODUCTIONS
02:00 – ERIK LARSEN NEWS (Scott James on Barbaric and Ricochet Back-Up)
04:22 – ERIK LARSEN NEWS (Savage Dragon 196 cover)
09:10 – ERIK LARSEN NEWS (Image Expo 2013)
11:19 – SAVAGE DRAGON TRIVIA (Last episode’s answers)
17:56 – SAVAGE DRAGON TRIVIA (This episode’s question)
19:46 – REVIEW (Savage Dragon 192)
01:06:03 – REVIEW (Back-Up Story)
01:08:45 – NEXT EPISODE (Savage Dragon 193)