We interviewed the riotous comedian Lewis Black in this week's T Q&A. Black was very vocal about his opinions reguarding politics in the state of Arizona and what our elected officials should do with their time. Tweeting isn't one of them.

They just shouldn't do it. Just move on. Senators and congressman don't have time for this. There's too much work to be done to be telling me your reaction to whatever. They aren't there that much of the year, so use it. You want to Twitter when you're wandering around with your campaign, fine. Oh, you loved the game today? Rooting for the Seahawks? Fuck you!

It's a matter a time. I don't know what the time is, but it won't be long. It's astonishing considering where we were 10 years ago. A lot of it has to do with kids, and kids get it. My generation is unbelievable. It's like, really? Have you learned nothing over the course of time? Anyone living under the age of 25 is living in a different world. We are going from one age to another and a lot of the leaders are ill-equipped to deal with it. We are moving at the speed of fucking light and these idiots are tourists.

It's been four years since Black has performed stand up comedy in the southwest, so we want to make sure you don't miss it. We are giving two pairs of tickets to see Lewis Black on Thursday, Feb.27, at the Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.

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• Lock your doors because Eric M. Esquivel is coming for your daughters and long boxes.

Eric M. Esquivel is one of those guys that has "it," but you don't really know what "it" is until you read his comics.

Full disclosure: Esquivel and I have known each other for years. I knew this guy back when he used to be a manager at Hot Topic, barista at (the sorely missed) Safehouse and forced to cover his gnarly nerdy tattoos while he dealt comics at Heroes and Villains to make ends meet. I remember buying his first funny books and ashcans that were stained with his tears and blood at comic book signings and conventions. After every purchase, I have noticed that his writing and ideas were getting better over time. The more "Tucson famous" Esquivel got, the more artists wanted to work with him. We both started various (failed) podcasts where we over shared our personal lives to desperately relate to anyone from a distance. We always threaten to start one up again, but his new Hollywood lifestyle demands a lot of his time.

If you haven't already, please read his Smell Ya Later (a slice-of-life comic that is 100% true, btw) so you can truly appreciate how far Esquivel has come. I feel like proud brother whenever I read his latest accomplishments cluttering up news feeds. I couldn't help but reach out to him and catch up (and argue) so we can talk about his new comic book: Loki: Ragnarok and Roll.

Henry Barajas: You moved from the Old Pueblo to the City of Angels, and you look happier. Was this a good move for you?

Eric M. Esquivel: I've never been happier.

I was a novelty in Tucson. People treated me like a space alien...and there's power in that (I managed to leverage my weirdness into a handful of decent jobs, relationships, and life experiences)... but this is the first time I've ever felt like I fit in anywhere.

Tucson is a lot of fun, because if you've got a brain in your head you can shoot to the top pretty quickly in whatever field you're passionate about — but then you plateau. I like L.A. because there's no ceiling.

Barajas: Why do you think BOOM! Studios picked up your new book?

Esquivel: Loki: Ragnarok and Roll is actually something that Ross Richie (BOOM! Studios' founder and CEO) asked me to put together earlier this year, when we were hanging out at San Diego Comic Con.

BOOM! initially hired me because they enjoyed the two one-shots that I produced at Moonstone Blackest Terror (a book whose premise is essentially "what if Malcolm X were Batman?") and Thor: Unkillable Thunder Christ (which is a big, loud mediation on the nature of faith and violence).

What Ross asked me to do, post-Freelancers, was to combine the "scrappy underdog, railing against the system" feel of B.T. with the surreality and larger-than-life set pieces of Thunder Christ.

Barajas: Speaking of RAGNAROK AND ROLL, what can you tell me about this ambitious new series? I'll kill you if you copy and paste your answers from the Multiversity interview.

Esquivel: Loki: Ragnarok and Roll is about Loki, The Norse God of Language, being banished to Earth for embarrassing his father at a summit of The Allied Pantheons (A United-Nations-Like assemblage of the various deities of myth)—and discovering that he actually prefers it to Heaven.

Asgard, where Loki's from, is a place where physical strength is valued above all else. It's a culture of "Might Makes Right", and there's no better example of that than Thor, Loki's idiot half-brother, who is idolized for his ability to bludgeon people to death with a greasy hammer.

Earth (specifically: Los Angeles, California) is a much better fit for Loki, because it's a place where people are obsessed with communication. In a world wherein people feel uncomfortable driving two blocks without their radio turned on and their iPhone in their lap, a guy who's supernaturally proficient with words can really have an impact...

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• Taking Comics' Cynthia and Malcolm are blown away by Marvel Now! Punisher #1.

Frank Castle is back! Talking Comics' Cynthia and Malcolm reviewed Marvel Now! Punisher #1. Please note that Bobby Acosta is MIA this week, but the Danny Trejo love balances everything out.

Check out the latest episode after the break.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, hands down one of the most ambitious comic book movies in recent memory, trailer finally debuted.

The 15 second clip opens with the million dollar question: "Who are you?"

Honestly, Guardians of the Galaxy is one of those comics that was never really appreciated until the movie was finally in works. The series was relaunched with some of the best creators in the industry, and some Spawn controversy tied in to keep everyone talking. One of the best things about this new franchise is that even comic book fans hardly know who these characters are.

This is a completely fresh comic book movie that everyone can discover together. The trailer was fine, but there wasn't enough Rocket Raccoon. I saw his back once and that's it. But I'm confident that I will get tired of him quick when the internet spawns endless memes of the ferocious character.

The full trailer will debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight.

• Logo by Henry Barajas
• Retcon is back!

Retcon, the comic book commentary podcast, is coming back to its new home on The Range. Our first guests to are Shannon Denton and Gerry Dugan. I spoke with the creators at the fourth annual Amazing Arizona Comic-Con in Phoenix. Denton is currently an editor and writer at Lion Forge Comics and it was recently announced he is working on Dynamite's Ash and The Army of Darkness annual. I also spoke to Marvel Now! Deadpool and Nova writer: Gerry Dugan. Dugan talks about Deadpool #27 (Deadpool is getting married!) and what Sam Alexander will encounter in future issues. Let's just say it involves Beta Ray Bill.

• Photo courtesy of Cynthia Gerriets
• Cynthia and Jenny review 'Sandman Overture' by Neil Gaiman and J.H. WIlliams III.

Cynthia and Jenny get Psychedelic for this week's review of Vertigo comics: Sandman Overture! The legend, writer Neil Gaiman is back to give us the prequel to the Sandman Series! Art by JH Williams III, he keeps everything groovy and spooky!

Watch the latest episode of Talking Comics after the break:

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• This week Cynthia and Jenny review the awesome action packed comic: Dead Body Road #1! Car crashes, interrogations, and revenge. It's like an 80's action movie.

There are a ton of new funny books waiting for you at your nearest comic book shop, but which one should you buy?

In this week's Talking Comics, Cynthia and Jenny reviewed the ultra violent Dead Body Road. This is the first issue of the latest Image Comics series written by Justin Jordan and art by Matteo Scalera. You might have remember Jordan's The Strange Talent of Luther Strode or his work on DC Comics' Deathstroke. Italian artist Scalera is better known for runs on Marvel's Incredible Hulk, Wolverine and The X-Men and Secret Avengers.

Find out why the girls give Dead Body Road a fiery thumbs up (after the break):

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• Bobby and Cynthia reviewed Marvel Now! Invaders #1.

Great balls of fire! Talking Comics' Cynthia and Bobby reviewed the hottest comic on the stands: Marvel Now! Invaders.

• Art by Jon Morris
• There will be an original art auction at Charlie's Comic Books from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 1, 5460 E. Speedway.

Charlie Harris, owner of Charlie's Comic Books, has rounded up some local cartoonist to draw their favorite comic book characters in the name of love and charity. Harris is holding an original art auction from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 1, at his comic shop at 5460 E. Speedway.

All the proceeds are going to benefit the American Red Cross.

Here's a list of local artist and what pieces they have decided to create for you:

Jacob Breckenridge: Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty
Tino Castaneda: Spider-Man and Black Cat
Jenn Corella: Hellblazer and Zatanna
Gene Hall: Krazy Kat and Ignatz
Jon Morris: Swamp Thing and Abby Arcane
Bea Romero: Robin and Starfire
Ernesto Romero: Conan and Red Sonja
Christian Vilaire: Howard The Duck and Beverly