In this episode the Scott and Steve introduce a new feature, "Under The Skin" where we dissect in detail a particular character from a genre show.  Here we talk about G'Kar from Babylon 5 played by the amazing Andreas Katsulas.

News covered in this episode:

Cabin in the Woods – Joss Whedon – March 9^th

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/01/12/the-cabin-in-the-woods-sxsw-film-festival/

DC comic titles cancelled from 52, and new comics

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/12/dc-new-52-cancelations-new-titles-second-wave/

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dc-bob-harras-new-52-second-wave-12-01-12.html

With Great Power – The Stan Lee Story

http://www.withgreatpower.biz/about.html

Thief of Thieves

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/thief-of-thieves-spencer-kirkman-120112.html

The New New 52 features China Mieville

http://io9.com/5875461/dc-launches-second-wave-of-new-52-comics-including-one-by-china-mieville

For the first episode of 2012 Scott and Steve begin with a bit of news looking at some remarkable and bizarre stories from the geek world. For the main feature we look back on 2011 and briefly discuss some of the highlights before spending time discussing comics, movies and TV shows we are really looking forward to in 2012.

Don't forget our current book club selection - The Emperor's Knife by Mazarkis Williams. We will be talking about this book during a live episode on Saturday 18th February as part of a live 24 hour podcast to mark the official launch of GNR.