Episode 80: Immortal Cool

Episode 80: Immortal Cool

From Blue Tiger Revenge by Bryan Bales

November 1, 2025 · 2h 5m

About this episode

The Revenge Crew dives into 90s comic nostalgia with a focus on 'The Highlander' and celebrates Alex Horley's 'Conan the Barbarian' issue #25.

The ancient fires burn and heads fly as the Revenge Crew embark once again into the time of comic book wonder. The tigers pull out all the blades in this one as we continue our deep nostalgia ridded obsession with the 90’s classically cool, “The Highlander.” This ones for all the dads in their dojo-garages! Later to be followed with a rarity here in the tiger den (because we read something together; so cute lol). We celebrate Alex Horley’s latest issue of “Conan the Barbarian” (#25). Perfectly written by Jim Zubb, the issue is an astounding accomplishment in a digital dominated era of comic illustration. Old schoooooool! A rare delight in a stand alone issue, each page oil painted from glorious start to finish. Listen, watch, drink the tiger milk! Bry has made the ultimate sacrifice, treating the us all by baring his naked face. Some carve pumpkins, he carves immortal beards. Is he our Samson? Has his powers waned with the loss of his might face-locks? Tune in and find out. All the while Tadd continues this slow semi-distracted ink slopping on the “Cap-Wolf” from last week. Want the original for your home collection? DM the Tiger or the Tadd-man on the Gram or message here. Have…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bry, Tadd

Topics covered

  • comic books
  • 90s nostalgia
  • Highlander
  • Conan the Barbarian

Keywords

  • nostalgia
  • comic illustration
  • digital era
  • oil painted

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Gram, Conan the Barbarian #25

Books & works: Immortal Cool, The Highlander, Conan the Barbarian

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