One fan’s exploration of the early years of Image Comics
All the Pouches: An Image Comics Podcast
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The All the Pouches: An Image Comics Podcast is a must-listen for any fan of Image Comics, especially those who grew up in the 90s. Host Jon M. Wilson takes listeners on a journey through the early days of Image Comics, providing insightful commentary and analysis along the way. As someone who was born in 1999 and missed out on the pop culture of the decade, this podcast has been a fantastic way for me to learn about and appreciate the comics that defined the era.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Wilson's deep knowledge and passion for comics. He not only provides detailed synopses of each issue but also offers historical context and background information that enhances the listening experience. It's clear that he has done his research and is genuinely excited to share his love for these comics with his audience. Additionally, I appreciate that Wilson covers a wide range of titles from Image's early years, giving listeners a comprehensive overview of what the publisher had to offer during this time.
Another great aspect of this podcast is Wilson's engaging storytelling style. His energetic voice draws you in and keeps you hooked throughout each episode. He has a talent for bringing humor and wit to his descriptions, making even the most obscure or ridiculous moments in these comics entertaining to hear about. I particularly enjoy his segments where he reviews issues of The Maxx with his daughter, providing a fresh perspective from a younger generation.
While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one thing that could be improved upon is the occasional lack of focus on certain titles or characters. Sometimes it feels like certain issues or storylines are skipped over or given less attention than others. However, considering the vast amount of material that Image produced during this time period, it's understandable that some things may be overlooked.
In conclusion, The All the Pouches: An Image Comics Podcast is an excellent podcast for fans of Image Comics looking to relive the nostalgia of the 90s or learn more about the history of the publisher. Wilson's expertise and enthusiasm shine through in each episode, making it an enjoyable and informative listening experience. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Image Comics, this podcast is definitely worth checking out.
Layne, Clinton, and Jon meet a new skater dude named Mondo Gecko in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 18 from Archie Comics. Then it's a jump over to Mirage for a collection of solo spotlight short stories called Challenges!
Layne and Jon begin the Attack on Technodrome arc with IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 41 from 2014!
Layne and Jon see Bumblebee's rise to leadership in The Transformers: Bumblebee 4 and split the part in Last Stand of the Wreckers 3, both from IDW from 2010!
Layne and Jon celebrate two years of Ninjas ‘n' Bots with a look back at the 2014 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was intended to be a commentary, but technical difficulties cause a re-recording as a conversation instead, but please enjoy!
Layne and Jon the second half of IDW's 80s crossover extravaganza with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters issue 3 from 2014 and issue 4 from 2015!
Layne and Jon help Bumblebee befriend a young human in Transformers: Bumblebee 3 and then rejoice at Thundercracker's return and see the current situation on Earth through his eyes in The Transformers 4, both from IDW from 2010!
Clinton, Layne, and Jon go sea turtle surfing in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 17 from Archie Comics. Then they go back in time and run into Nobody in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 from Mirage Comics!
Layne and Jon dive into their 1980s childhoods with a crossover between the Turtles and another favorite franchise! It's time for issues 1 and 2 of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters from 2014!
Dave returns to the show to help Layne and Jon start off Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers, one of the most beloved stories of the entire IDW run! In this episode we cover issues 1 and 2 from 2010!
Jon and Blaine take a look at the final issues of the official tie-in comic.
Layne and Jon wrap up New Mutant Order with a bit of a brawl in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40 from IDW in 2014!
Layne and Jon start 2010 by finding out what Ultra Magnus is up to in IDW's The Transformers 3 and watching Bumblebee struggle with human interference in Transformers: Bumblebee 2!
Layne and Jon celebrate 100 (nearly) weekly episodes with IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 39 from 2014!
Layne and Jon are back after a hiatus to cover the second issue of IDW's The Transformers (2010), and the first issue of the Bumblebee miniseries, spinning out of the events of the main book!
Ivanova is accused of murder in the second Babylon 5 novel. Jon and Blaine accuse author Lois Tilton of being very good at her job.
Jon and Blaine discuss the next arc of the comic series, and have some positive things to say about Warren Keffer.
Layne and Jon dive back into New Mutant Order! Find out what Old Hob's been up to in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 38 from 2014!
Clinton, Layne, and Jon get up to some teenage hijinks and pirate prognostication in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet Archie from (of course) Archie Comics. Then it's time to see our Turtley family find some healing in their self-exile to the Jones farm in Northampton in Mirage's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11!
Layne and Jon take a look back at all that has come before in The Transformers: Continuum and then launch into the first proper ongoing series from IDW with The Transformers 1, both from 2009!
Layne and Jon continue to get bounced through time, meeting up with the Turtles on a pirate ship and then a few decades from now. It's issues 3 and 4 of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time from 2014!
Layne, Clinton, and Jon leave Dreadmon and Jagwar to their new special friendship in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 16 from Archie Comics. Then it's time to meet Casey Jones's no-good cousin in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 from Mirage Comics!
It's the end of an era as Layne and Jon discuss the final very final very very last issue of IDW's The Transformers: All Hail Megatron from 2009!
Jon and Blaine share all feedback received on or before June 8, 2025. (Sorry Douglas; your email will come in the next feedback special!)
Layne and Jon become unstuck in time, bouncing back to dinosaur times and then to feudal Japan as they talk about IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time 1 and 2 from 2014!
Layne, Clinton, and Jon meet Dreadmon in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 15 from Archie Comics and then traipse through several short stories from Mirage: “The Survival Game”, “It's a Gas”, and “Terror by Transmat!”
Layne and Jon learn more about both Kup and Perceptor in the penultimate issue to IDW's Transformers: All Hail Megatron from 2009!
Layne and Jon start into a new story arc! Krang and the Shredder have a long-awaited first meeting in the first chapter of New Mutant Order from IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 37 from 2014!
Layne and Jon learn whatever happened to Sunstreaker and Galvatron in IDW's The Transformers: All Hail Megatron 14 from 2009!
Jon and Blaine take a detailed look at the Markab for the first and last time.
Layne and Jon find Splinter's and Leonardo's newly-healed relationship put to the test in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 36 from 2014!
Jon and Blaine take a look at Larry DiTillio's final episode of the series.
John Sheridan and Jon Wilson learn that Mr. Morden was on the Icarus for the mission that left Anna Sheridan presumed dead, and now he's on the station.
Layne and Jon enter the Coda phase of IDW's The Transformers: All Hail Megatron, with issue 13, focusing on Ironhide and Starscream, from 2009!
Layne and Jon pay a visit to Old Hob and get a Slashy surprise in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35 from 2014!
Jon and Blaine have great seats to watch as ISN does a report on the station.
Layne, Clinton, and Jon meet a new Amazonian friend in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 14 from Archie and see the Turtles' lives fall apart at the hands of the Shredder in Mirage's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10!
Layne and Jon reach the grand finale of IDW's The Transformers: All Hail Megatron before receiving an ancient visitor in Transformers Spotlight: Metroplex, both from 2009!
Jon and Blaine look into the time John Sheridan was framed for murder by a lying Minbari.
Clinton stays for another week to help Layne and Jon look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze from 1991!
Peter Parker's diary, adapting material from Amazing Spider-Man 15 (1964) ASM 16 (Electro in Daredevil 2 as lead-in, TOS 58 as tease for next time) ASM@ 1 ASM 17 ASM 18 ASM 19 (refer to Chameleon in TTA 62/2) ASM 20 A 11 ASM 21 FF 35 ASM 22 FF 36 (Sandman/FF)
Layne, Clinton, and Jon see the end of a storytelling era with the final conflict in Archie's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 13 and a bold new beginning in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series: Leonardo from Mirage!
Clinton joins Layne and Jon to look at 2009's feature film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen!
Jon and Blaine discuss the first novel published as an official tie-in to Babylon 5.
Peter Parker's diary, adapting material from Amazing Spider-Man 14 and Tales to Astonish 57 (1964)
Layne and Jon meet two classic Turtles characters, revived anew for IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 34 from 2014!
Jon and Blaine return with your feedback!
Peter Parker's diary, adapting material from Amazing Spider-Man 13 (1964)
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Peter Parker's diary, adapting material from Amazing Spider-Man 12 (1964)
Layne and Jon take one last Northampton detour with IDW's The X-Files Conspiracy: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles before moving into Monsters, Mutants, and Mayhem with issue 33 from 2014!
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