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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 Episode 217 - The Distant Sound of Scraping

    House to Astonish Episode 217 - The Distant Sound of Scraping
    Mar 2 2026

    Al and Paul have a lot of news for you this time round, as they remember Tatjana Wood, and talk 3 Worlds 3 Moons, Hulk War, Terminal, M.A.S.K., Skate Ali, Odin, Avengers/JLA, Jays of Future Past and Concrete: Stars Over Sand, as well as reviewing The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery and The Punisher. The Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: the choice of a new generation.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 29

    House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 29
    Feb 2 2026

    It had to happen. And now, it finally has. It's time for Paul and Al to bite the bullet and step into the squared circle to take on the Marvel's Most Merciless, the Masters of Mayhem, the Mush-Mangling Mavens of the Marquis of Queensbury, the... Thunderbolts?
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    54 mins
  • House to Astonish Episode 216 - Metamorpho the Elephant Man

    House to Astonish Episode 216 - Metamorpho the Elephant Man
    Jan 11 2026

    It's only 348 sleeps 'til Christmas, so Paul and Al are taking the opportunity to look back at the best 2025 had to offer, as they run down their pick of their three favourite comics of last year in the 14th annual Homies awards. Will your favourite make the cut? What did the listeners choose? Find out here, true believer!
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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