Vertigo Voices

Bedbugs mate by a process called "Traumatic Insemination". Look it up.Anyway, this isn't a fun episode. It was difficult to think about, to record and to edit. Looking back, we probably shouldn't have done an episode that tackles issues of sexual assault. But this topic and this story are very personal and important to me. While it's worth discussing, I'm not sure if I'm able to provide the nuance needed for a topic like this and apologize deeply if any aspect of our discussion comes off as flippant. Sophia and myself have nothing but respect and admiration for those who have survived and thrived after something as traumatic and horrifying as sexual assault. Thank you for listening and know that there is help if you or anyone you know has been the victim of sexual assault.The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673Use your voice. Your story deserves to be heard.

Now that the next chapter in the Sandman Universe has dropped, we pick apart the new series, how it relates to the original characters and how well it stands on its own. We also briefly discuss James Gunn's new Superman movie and get far too personal with some stories that probably shouldn't have been told. Look, this isn't our best episode, I'll be honest. That said, it may be my favorite.

After discussing ECCC (where Colby got to meet 3 Vertigo all-stars, including legend Shelly Bond!!) and sifting through some news of hot takes and remakes, we begin discussing who are the most prolific and important creators that made Vertigo Comics into the iconoclastic, genre-mixing behemoth that it was. Did we miss your favorite? Do you agree with us 100%? Either way, let us know at VertigoVoices@gmail.com!

We're back! Colby and Sophia return once more to catch up on DC's new Sandman series, discuss The Unstoppable Doom Patrol and then dive into some random pages of the invaluable reference book, The Vertigo Encyclopedia. Prepare yourselves, the diversions and sidetracks are many and varied this time round. Whatever, it's been a while.

We discuss the first volume of the DC New 52 Justice League Dark series. It's terrible! After thoroughly picking apart the worst thing we've read on the series, we say some goodbyes. To the few of you who listened, a heartfelt thank you. However, there were very, very few of you. So it's time to pack this noble failure up and move on. Maybe not forever, but at least for now.

With 2021 being Smallville's twentieth anniversary, we look back at the two-part episode that finally took the show in the direction that it probably should've been a few seasons earlier. Season 9's "Legends" and "Society" (Aired together as "Absolute Justice") introduces the Justice Society of America to teen drama of Clark, Lois and Chloe. There's even an appearance or two of well-known Vertigo characters! Watch along and enjoy!

Remember, remember the 5th of November! Based on Alan Moore and David Lloyd's groundbreaking dystopian comic that was reprinted under the Vertigo banner, this movie has become something of a cult classic and cultural touchstone. How much of that is due to the original comic and how much is a result of this slick adaptation from The Wachowskis and James McTeigue? We certainly don't have the answer. But we do have a lot to discuss about the production design, casting, direction, political significance and how it relates to British comedy. Come and give it a listen to make sure that this 5th of November is surely one that is not to be forgot.

It's the spooky season so for this short episode, we look at a Halloween themed episode of Justice League Action. Aside from Superman, Green Lantern and the like, this series actually had an incredibly deep roster of DC characters that it drew from. Listen as we discuss this episode and see which Vertigo regulars show up. Enjoy!