This week, Scott talks about Mark Bagley and his Ultimate accomplishment, collecting comics, reviews of last week's comics as well as a quick look at this week's new release list which includes Astonishing X-Men and Absolute Dark Knight.

Ty's monthly movie podcast for August.  As always a look at theatrical and DVD releases for the month.  Also Ty reviews five films, Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby, The Lady in the Water, A Scanner Darkly, Clerks 2, and Little Miss Sunshine.  Plus, for no charge, Ty sings part of the theme from Hong Kong Phooey!

We're so organized that we're actually going to have official show notes for this week's Wednesday's Haul podcast. 01:12- 06:42) Collected Comics Library Contest (click here to get more info.) 06:45- 13:06) Reviews of Superman #655 & 52 Week 14 13:10-18:01) Civil War #4 Delayed until September 18:06-23:34) Why is it bad to be a collector? Check out this forum topic. 23:36-37.58) New Comic Book releases for August 16, 2006

This week, we run down new releases and review Wizard World Chicago 2006.

A preview of this week's new comics plus a look at the offerings in the Oct. 2006 Previews.

Brad and Scott have seen Michael Mann's big-screen update of Miami Vice. Is it worth your timet to check it out? Listen to what Brad & Scott have to say.