BAM Comic Book Podcast

From the vaults! Join the RTCBYD team as they discuss the dark graphic novel classic The Crow, taking in references to the movie and their own goth youth secrets. Join your hosts Stu Taylor, Neil Gortz and Lucy James in the final episode of this current series. Get in touch if you would like to hear more. *AKA, an episode recorded way back that we've only just uploaded.

Bonus Episode! Found behind the sofa, this is technically the first episode of RTCBYD ever recorded, way back in February 2018*. Join your hosts Stu Taylor and Neil Gortz as they discuss this dark and challenging Punisher Max storyline by Garth Ennis and Leo Fernandez. * Excuse the outdated references to the as yet to debut Infinity War movie and second season of the Punisher Netflix show.

In the penultimate episode of season one, Lucy "One Take" James, Neil "Stallone Defender" Gorton and Stu "Dinner Party" Taylor tackle the iconic Judge Dredd villain (villains?) Judge Death and the Dark Judges. Expect segues into giant vagina monsters and '80s dessert choices.

We're back after a mid-season break! This time Lucy James takes co-hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor down to Fabletown... as she weaves a tale of why the critically-acclaimed Fables from DC Vertigo should be in your collection. Along the way we ask the big questions, like can a relationship survive someone eating their grandma and can you copyright a flying monkey? Like, review and subscribe to the podcast, and follow the team on @bamcomicscast @neilgortz @lucyjamesgames and @stoonami  

Make Vampires Great Again! Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque (and some wannabe called Stephen King) gave vampire fiction a kick up the backside with American Vampire. Your hosts Neil, Lucy and Stu discuss the first volume as well as let slip guilty vampire secrets from their pasts. Like, review and subscribe to the podcast, and follow the team on @bamcomicscast @neilgortz @lucyjamesgames and @stoonami 

Welcome comrades to a Soviet Super Special edition of Read This Comic (Before You Die). Neil, Lucy and Stu discuss Mark Millar's influential take on the Man of Steel, in a 'what if?' tale where the last son of Krypton crash-landed in Soviet Russia instead of Kansas. Like, review and subscribe to the podcast, and follow the team on @bamcomicscast @neilgortz @lucyjamesgames and @stoonami  

To celebrate Free Comic Book Day, the BAM Comicscast is giving you a sneak peek at the first episode of its new show, Read This Comic (Before You Die). This time Stu, Neil and Lucy will tell you why X-Men: Grand Design by Ed Piskor deserves to be in your comic book collection.

We're back with a whole new format! Here's an episode zero for a new BAM Comicscast podcast called Read This Comic (Before You Die), due to launch in Spring 2018. Stick with us and we'll help you build the ultimate comic book and graphic novel collection. This short preview features Stu Taylor, Neil Gorton and Lucy James giving you a sneak peek into what's to come during season one of the show.

It's a comic book spy special, as Neil and Stu were invited to a press screening for comic book movie sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. They also interview the film's co-writer Jane Goldman about the film and comics like The Walking Dead, Paper Girls and Motor Crush. Comics reviewed this time include Kingsman: The Red Diamond, Jimmy's Bastards, Miss Moneypenny and Velvet. Like, Review and Subscribe to BAM.

Neil and Stu kick off a new episode talking about how the classic Marvel Ultimate Alliance video game series from the '00s painted a very different picture of the Marvel Universe to what we see in the Cinematic Universe. Then brace yourself for a bumper crop of comic book reviews, from Centipede, Darth Vader, Mister Miracle, Dark Nights: Metal, Marvel Generations and Bane Conquest. There's even time to discuss whether legacy numbering for long-established comic series is a good or a bad thing. As always, subscribe to BAM and review us on your podcast channel of choice.

Neil and Stu are back after a summer vacation. This issue was recorded on the 100th birthday of Jack Kirby, so is the perfect excuse to look at what Marvel and DC have published to mark the legendary creator's centennial. Also discussed is the Batman & Harley Quinn animated movie - fitting tribute for Harley's 25th birthday or a killing joke without a punchline? As always, Like, Review and Subscribe to BAM.

Neil, Stu and Carly discuss their hot takes on San Diego Comic Con 2017. The gang discuss (deep breath) Justice League, Thor: Ragnarok, Inhumans, Captain Marvel, Ant Man & The Wasp, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Gears of War, Arkham Asylum 2, Pacific Rim Uprising, LEGION, Dr. Doom - The Movie, The Walking Dead and more!

Stu is joined by special guests Lucy (Gamespot) James and Gillen (Spider-Fan) McAllister to review the third big screen take on Spider-Man. Expect split opinions on Spidey's return to the MCU fold as well as a few nerdy revelations that you might have missed. It goes without saying that this one is spoiler-heavy, webheads.

Neil and Stu lose the plot without Carly's guidance and mistakenly declare that Burt Ward has died. Also hear our first-hand LA experiences, from the Adam West memorial, a whistlestop tour of Meltdown Comics and Legacy Comics & Cards, a tour of Warner Bros. Studios and mixed emotions at Disneyland for a ride on Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! Oh, and we review some comic books too. 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Burt Ward's Dead (aka, the Adam West memorial ceremony) 13:26 - Meltdown Comics, Legacy Comics & Cards 17:29 - Warner Bros. Studio Tour 21:52 - Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! 27:29 - Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! comic review 30:57 - Teddy Comics + Divided States of Hysteria 41:40 - Darth Vader (2017) 49:36 - Batman - Dark Days: The Forge 56:30 - Outro MUSIC Royal Blood - 'Hook, Line & Sinker' Eels - 'Fresh Blood' White Miles - 'In The Mirror'

Neil and Stu are joined by special guest Lucy James for a discussion on the long overdue Wonder Woman movie. Not everyone has been swept up in the hype. We also interview comic book legend Joe Madureira about his forthcoming Battle Chasers: Nightwar game, before Lucy and Neil face off in Wonder Woman-themed quiz, Lasso of Truth or Dare. 00:00 - Intro 03:18 - Wonder Woman 39:12 - Battle Chasers: Nightwar / Joe Madureira interview 49:07 - Lasso of Truth or Dare 01:03:18 - Outro + #PodernFamily shoutouts

In this bumper episode (that somehow works in incest and shark porn), Neil, Stu and Carly discuss whether Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was too nerdy, why getting whiplash watching Alien Covenant was a good thing, and how Injustice 2 has made Gorilla Grodd a viable marketing asset. Plus you get some comic book reviews and our take on Free Comic Book Day '17. As always, like, review and subscribe to the show for more of this stupidity. 00:00 - Intro 03:16 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 36:05 - Alien Covenant (and Aliens comic books) 43:19 - Video Games (Telltale Guardians, Injustice 2, LEGO Marvel) 56:22 - Comic Reviews (Hookjaw, MotorCrush, Violent Love, Batman / Flash 'The Button) 1:13:03 - Free Comic Book Day 1:16:46 - Outro Music Credits Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song Eels - Fresh Blood White Miles - In The Mirror Electric Six - Compensation Phil Lynott - Yellow Pearl Veruca Salt - So Weird

Neil, Stu and Carly are joined by Lucy James. In a packed show, the gang discuss Thor Ragnarok, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and the X-Men Gold's controversy. Reviewed: X-Men Blue, Weapon X, Freeway Fighter, Spencer & Locke, America, Rat Queens and Darth Maul. There's a retrospective on Walt Simonson's influential run on Thor, and a superhero origins quiz pitching Neil against special guest Lucy. 00:00 - Intro 07:57 - Thor Ragnarok 14:36 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi 16:10 - Captain Phasma 17:55 - X-Men Gold, X-Men Blue, Weapon X 26:06 - Spencer & Locke 29:09 - Freeway Fighter 37:20 - America 42:11 - Rat Queens 44:39 - Darth Maul 50:50 - Walt Simonson's Thor 56:42 - What's My Origin? 1:02:01 - Outro Music Credits Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song Eels - Fresh Blood White Miles - In The Mirror Electric Six - Compensation Phil Lynott - Yellow Pearl Veruca Salt - So Weird

The gang try to keep upbeat in its review and discussion of Netflix's Iron Fist series and the live-action Ghost in the Shell movie. It's a challenge. Then it's Justice League vs Spider-Man: Homecoming in the battle of the superhero trailers. Rounding out this episode is a look at Civil War II: The Oath and X-Men: Prime. 00:00 - Intro and Iron Fist 23:24 - Ghost in the Shell 35:56 - Justice League v Spider-Man: Homecoming 48:14 - Civil War II: The Oath and X-Men: Prime 59:18 - Outro Music Credits Electric Six - Compensation, White Miles - In The Mirror, Eels - Fresh Blood, Veruca Salt - So Weird

A moviecentric special pitting Logan against LEGO Batman. Sort of. In part one of the show, Carly, Stu and Neil review the latest (and final?) cinematic adventure of the Wolverine, whilst part two sees Stu discuss LEGO Batman with special guest Mark... who ropes in his seven year-old son for his hot take on the Brick Knight. 00:00 - Intro 06:35 - Inhumans TV show 08:36 - X-Men: Gifted TV show 09:26 - Iron Fist 16:25 - Deadpool 2 17:35 - Wonder Woman Origins trailer 22:28 - Logan 49:34 - LEGO Batman 01:05:36 - Outro Music Credits Boots Electric - Boots Electric Theme Electric Six - Compensation Veruca Salt - So Weird

An extra sexy episode for Valentine's that includes the critically-acclaimed Sex Criminals and the BDSM-focused Sunstone. Also discussed: Netflix Iron Fist and our theory on what tragic event will unite The Defenders. Plus news on Marvel's Secret Empire summer event and updates, speculation and recommended reading on Avengers: Infinity War, as well as a raft of comic reviews. 00:00 - Intro 03:41 - Netflix Iron Fist and The Defenders 09:40 - Secret Empire 12:23 - Avengers: Infinity War 20:42 - Secret Transmission podcast promo 21:29 - Sunstone 29:30 - Sex Criminals 37:00 - BAM Reader Poll results 39:18 - Legion 49:29 - Bane's Colouring Corner COMIC REVIEWS 50:58 - Aquaman Rebirth 55:18 - Batman Rebirth 58:45 - I Thought You Hated Me 01:03:08 - Fissure 01:06:47 - Reborn 01:09:23 - Occupy Avengers 01:11:15 - Curse Words 01:13:15 - LEGO Batman mini-figs unboxing (bagging?) 01:15:26 - Outro

Carly, Neil and Stu are joined by London Rockin' Rollers Dirty DC to review roller derby comic series SLAM!, as well as discuss some quirky sports comics picks, from WWE superstars, NFL superheroes and future football. Jeremy Whitley, writer of Marvel hit The Unstoppable Wasp also pops by for an exclusive chat. Plus the gang talk about Logan, Injustice 2 and review Monsters Unleashed and The Assignment. 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - Fantastic Five Sports Intro 04:44 - WWE 11:19 - NFL Superpro 15:26 - Ace of Diamond 18:10 - Mean Arena 20:24 - SLAM! and roller derby 101 (with a bit of Harley Quinn thrown in) 39:44 - BAM Poll Results 40:56 Jeremy Whitley interview (apologies for the audio quality) 52:44 - Reviews (Unstoppable Wasp, Monsters Unleashed, The Assignment) 01:00:44 - Secret Transmission podcast promo 01:01:31 - Logan, Peter Dinklage in Avengers: Infinity War, Injustice 2 01:07:41 - Kickstarter Comic: Lonesomes 01:09:15 - Outro and iTunes Review Competition Music Credits Boots Electric - Boots Electric Theme Eels - Fresh Blood White Miles - In The Mirror Electric Six - Compensation Veruca Salt - So Weird

Carly, Neil, Stu and returning guest Mark discuss their comic book and genre highlights of 2016, as well as presenting the BAM Magnificent 7 for 2017 - the ultimate list of what to watch, read and play in the coming year. 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - 2016 Highlights Mark: 4DX, Drunken Bakers (Viz) Carly: Wonder Woman as UN Ambassador, Black Panther Stu: Batman Arkham VR, The Vision Neil: Rat Queens, Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman, DC Super Hero Girls 33:57 - Surprise birthday 37:03 - Ted Brandt and Ro Stein interview 49:19 - BAM's Magnificent 7 for 2017 7 LEGO Batman 6 The Punisher Netflix 5 Freeway Fighter 4 Thor: Ragnarok 3 Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 Ghost in the Shell 1 Hookjaw 01:20:51 - Sinister Society of Stupid - season finales Animal Vegetable Mineral Man v Ruby Thursday v The King of the Cats 01:29:36 - Outro and #PodernFamily shoutout Music Credits Boots Electric - Boots Electric Theme Eels - Fresh Blood White Miles - In The Mirror Electric Six - Compensation Veruca Salt - So Weird

Punishing the guilty and guardian-ing the galaxy... Neil, Stu and Carly are back. This time the gang debate how blood-splatter is the new on trend fashion tip for men, discuss Deadpool (again), Ben Batfleck in the new Batman v Superman trailer, and how the Old Man Logan storyline is tipped to be the basis for The Wolverine 3 movie. We tell you everything you need to know about Mantis, who is set to join the team in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 movie, talk about the latest issue of Darth Vader, and reveal what part amino acids played in creating a 60s lame super villain, Animal Vegetable Mineral Man.

Neil, Stu and Carly review Deadpool... well, Neil rants about how Deadpool is like Shakespeare. Sort of. We also discuss the logistics of urinating in a goodie bag, how not to run a comic book awards show, and why the national media is suggesting that we're in the new golden age of comics. And if that's not enough, the latest entry in the Sinister Society of Stupid is a PVC clad femme fatale with an organic, shape-shifting computer for a head.

This time Neil and Stu are joined by Carly for a discussion on the Marvel Netflix TV shows - Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist. We talk story arcs, subplots, casting rumours, and whether we really want The Defenders appearing in Avengers: Infinity War.

This is ground control to Major Tom... here's the (ever so slightly later than planned) second issue of the BAM ComicsCast. Your hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor discuss the recent Suicide Squad trailer, DC Films versus the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the late great David Bowie's comic book connections, and submit Suicide Squad kinkster Slipknot into the Sinister Society of Stupid. Bring your own special rope.

Stand by, true believer, for the first in a six issue limited series! Your hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor discuss the recent Ant-Man movie, Lando from Star Wars, Thors, Fight Club 2, IKEA porn, and ask just how lame is Ant-Man villain Egghead?* * Very lame.

Kicking off with the correct tea making etiquette, Neil, Carly and Stu then review the first issue of "plus size superheroine" Faith. The gang finally get round to watching the recent (less than) Fantastic Four movie... and live to tell the tale. Plus the results of the first BAM Bargain Hunt are revealed - Carly and Stu each had a £10 limit to spend at London Super Comic Con. Who will Neil judge has the best haul?

This transatlantic issue discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Iron Fist casting for 2017's Marvel Netflix TV series. But before all that, who/what the ruddy heck is an Iron Fist... and how does this segue into asking whether Nic Cage would have made a sexy Superman in Tim Burton's aborted motion picture? Also, Neil, Stu and Carly find time to review some comics... this time it's IDW's 1950s horror anthology Haunted Love and a "decent 4 out of 5" for Titan Comics' The Troop.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice reviewed! The DC Comics Trinity of superheroes - Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman - are united on the big screen for the first time. So what did the comic book podcast trinity of Neil, Carly and Stu think? We reveal who had "more wind machines than Diana Ross", which character should have been "Frank Underwood and not Rainman", as well as argue that this might be the "best 3/5 superhero movie" you'll see this year.

REVIEWED: Empress, Black Panther, Street Fighter X G. I. Joe, Batman '66 meets the Man From U.N.C.L.E. and The Vision. Yep, it's true, after last issue's movie-focused special, the transatlantic trio actually talk about real comic books this time. Along the way you'll learn about the Hathaway Slap (not to be confused with '90s one-hit wonder Haddaway) and the dangers of thrush.

What's so Civll about War anyway? A packed issue of BAM features reviews of Wonder Woman: Earth One, Captain America: Civil War and Locke & Key. Also, in the first BAM Cuppa Comics interview, we're joined by Millarworld's editor Rachael Fulton to discuss Empress, Jupiter's Legacy, the Millarworld Annual, builder's tea and more.

Neil and Stu were at the X-Men: Apocalypse global fan screening, hobnobbing with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy and Oscar Isaac. One of us came out thinking it was even better than Captain America: Civil War, whilst the other felt it was one of the worst superhero movies ever made. Like a podcast Xavier and Magneto, the duo breakdown the movie to defend their wildly differing viewpoints. Will they find common ground? Goes without saying that there are spoilers throughout.

The gang discuss two big comic book events that hit the shelves at the same time - DC Rebirth and Steve Rogers: Captain America. Internet comic artist sensation Stephen Byrne is also interviewed, Carly checks out Dark Horse's The Secret in her still to-be-given-a-title review segment, and Neil's fave section - Sinister Society of Stupid - returns with one-time Bat villain the King of the Cats... who was partial to be a bit of incest. Allegedly. Court case pending.

Neil and Stu are joined by presenter and video games journalist Lucy James for the first in a two part chat about her love of comics (this time covering the Beano, Batman, X-Men and The Walking Dead). Also, we roll out rubbish Axel Rose impersonations for reviews of Marvel's Civil War II, the relaunches of Moon Knight and Punisher, Lady Mechanika, Judge Dredd: Cursed Earth Uncensored, and Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.

Neil and Stu return for a defective duo special, where they discuss the first wave of DC Rebirth titles (Wonder Woman, Detective Comics, Titans and Action Comics), the first issue of the Marvel Han Solo series, the benefits of Comixlogy, Stu's visits to Gorilla King Comics in Baltimore and Titan Comics in Dallas, and more of your #AskBAMAnything questions.

Reunited and it feels so good. Carly is back, joining Neil and Stu to discuss the first issues of indie titles She-Wolf and Bounty, the second issues of Moon Knight and Punisher, the animated Batman: The Killing Joke feature film, and the Comic Con trailers for Justice League, Luke Cage, Doctor Strange and Legion. Plus niche musical references to Shakira, Paula Abdul and One Direction. Subscribe, review and rate #AskBAMAnything

Carly, Neil and Stu dissect the Suicide Squad movie, as well as review Bryan Lee O'Malley's debut issue of Snotgirl, slasher movie-inspired Night Trap from Cullen Bunn and J.B. Bastos, and Civil War II tie-ins The Accused and The Fallen (which might be better than the main series).

Carly and Stu try to cope whilst Neil is off having a baby. This time they spill their brains on 'that' The Walking Dead season 7 opener. Also up is a breakdown of what Netlfix' Luke Cage did right and wrong, and what this means for the future of the Netflix Marvel Universe. And then it's the return of the Sinister Society of Stupid and the slightly whiffy Luke Cage Powerman villain Mr Fish.

Carly, Neil and Stu review Rogue One and ask which characters they'd like to see in comic book form. Plus we take a look back at Marvel's Star Wars comic history, including Jaxxon the green rabbit allegedly hated by George Lucas. Also we ponder whether Batman is the most Christmassy superhero of all. And then there's the top 5 rundown of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain America, Iron Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy... who makes it to the number one spot?

Neil returns, joining Carly and Stu in part one of the ultimate (probably) rundown of the Top 10 MCU movies. We also talk comic book video games with Batman Arkham VR, Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, and actually review a comic book too... the excellent, gritty psychological vigilante thriller Kill or be Killed. Like, review and subscribe!

Carly, Stu and special guest Mark review the Doctor Strange movie and our 4DX cinema experience. Plus: 5 essential Doctor Strange reads and Stranger Things - Doctor Strange's strangest moments. Along the way we also somehow end up talking about Viz magazine and Condorman. Like, review and subscribe!