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Whether you're new to the world of comics or a paper-cut, long box veteran, Comic Exposure is a great place to get your aural graphic novel fix. Each episode reviews a comic trade with your hosts, Josh and Travis. Guests include everyone from comic enthusiast, newbies, and you, the listener. So unti…

Comic Exposure


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 288 EPISODES

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    The Comic Exposure podcast is an absolute delight for comic book lovers and enthusiasts. Hosted by Josh Buckley and Travis Ratts, this podcast offers a unique and entertaining perspective on the world of comics. With their infectious enthusiasm, extensive knowledge, and witty banter, Josh and Travis bring the stories, characters, and creators to life in a way that is both informative and highly entertaining.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' deep love and appreciation for the material they are discussing. It is clear that they have a genuine passion for comics, and this passion shines through in every episode. They go beyond just talking about the characters and storylines; they delve into the history of the artists and writers, providing insightful and interesting background information.

    Another highlight of the show is the variety of content it offers. Each episode explores a different comic or graphic novel, giving listeners a wide range of titles to discover or revisit. The hosts provide thoughtful analysis and discussion on each book, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and overall impact on the medium. Additionally, the surprise guessing games that occasionally appear add an extra layer of fun to the show.

    While there aren't many negatives to be found in The Comic Exposure podcast, one minor drawback could be that some listeners may find themselves lost if they are not already familiar with certain characters or storylines. However, Josh and Travis do an excellent job of providing enough context to keep everyone engaged.

    In conclusion, The Comic Exposure podcast is an absolute must-listen for fans of comics. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the medium, this show offers something for everyone. With its engaging hosts, informative discussions, and infectious enthusiasm for all things nerdy, this podcast is sure to leave you entertained and inspired to dive deeper into the world of comics.



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    Phantom Road: Vol 1&2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 40:12


    The boys talk another show favorite creator's ongoing comic series: JEFF LEMIRE's, Phantom Road. Does the book live up to what the boys expect from Jeff? Tune in and find out.

    Helen of Wyndhorn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 41:44


    In this episode of Comic Exposure, we delve into the fascinating character of Helen of Wyndhorn — a captivating figure whose story combines humor, mystery, and depth. We'll discuss her origins, her role within her comic series, and highlight the influence of renowned comic writer Tom King

    Daredevil: Man Without Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 39:07


    After this season's Disney + series “Daredevil: Born Again”, Josh and Travis wanted to fill in more of their devil holes, so this week, they are jumping back to the early 90's to take a look at Frank Miller's take on the early days of the character.

    Variant 112: Daredevil: “Born Again” Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 38:22


    This week, we're diving horns-first into the dark alleys of Hell's Kitchen with a special variant episode all about Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+! Is the Devil of Hell's Kitchen still the gritty vigilante we know and love? Or has the House of Mouse softened his edges?

    Gargoyle of Gotham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 47:14


    In this episode of Comic Exposure, we dive into the shadows of Gotham City as we explore the captivating comic series “Gargoyle of Gotham.” Join us as we dissect the intriguing storyline, and stunning artwork that bring Rafael Grampá's unique tale to life.

    We Stand On Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 41:17


    In this episode of Comic Exposure, we dive into We Stand on Guard, the explosive sci-fi miniseries from Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce. Set in a war-torn future where a small band of Canadian resistance fighters takes on the occupying forces of the United States, this gripping tale is packed with action, political intrigue,…

    Traveling to Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 43:01


    Spoiler…the boys really like this contemplative journey to the heart of what it means to be human…oh, and there is Mars in here too. Thank you Mark Russell.

    Operation Sunshine: Vol. 1 Blood Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 38:35


    Writers, Henry Zebrowski, Marcus Parks, put their horror knowledge to the test in a creative take on the vampire myth. Josh and Travis stack this vampire tale against others in the genre.

    Beneath the Trees Where No One Sees

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 41:50


    Patrick Horvath marries the world of childhood stories and serial killer true crime novels in his graphic novel “Beneath the Trees Where No One Sees”. Will classic pod guest Gabbi enjoy the oddness of a book with such mixed tones?

    In Utero

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 36:08


    Josh and Trav start 2025 with coming-of-age monster tale from award-winning graphic novelist Chris Gooch. It is quite the indie start to a reading year. How will this comic set to tone for what the boys want to read?

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    Variant 111: 2024 Year Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 47:45


    As another year has come to a close, the boys look back and talk about some of their favorite books and moments from 2024.

    Nightwing” Leaping Into the Light”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 41:11


    Tom Taylor is considered to have written one of the most seminal Nightwing runs. Josh and Travis have a huge Nightwing hole in their comic reading. Will this book fill it?

    The Deviant: Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 40:49


    JAMES TYNION is at it again, this time with a spooky holiday twist in The Deviant. A murderous killer who dresses up as Santa goes slaying and leaves behind him a trail of mystery.

    Transformers Vol. 1: Robots in Disguise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 33:32


    Show favorite create Daniel Warren Johnson takes a break from creator owned content and tackles some big IP with Transformers. Will Josh and Travis still gobble up his work? Tune in to find out!

    Variant 110: Stocking Stuffers 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 44:08


    Another year has come and the boys stocking holes need to be filled. This ep contains their selections. Dream of the Bat Lego X Mansion Set Wizard Magazine Comic Lot Weapon Prime Shirts White Gold Shirts Comics on Coffee Dune Pocket Novels Stephen King Themed Candles Fantasy Map Stamp Books Juniper Book Covers Ben Sears…

    Variant 109: The Penguin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 35:13


    Before the big season finale tonight, Josh and Trav go over their thoughts on the newest Batman spin-off series.

    Aliens: Labyrinth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 47:18


    To finish off the spooky season, Josh and Travis check out the four issue extended universe Aliens comic: Labyrinth. Things get real gruesome in this book by Jim Woodring and Kilian Plunkett.

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    Houses of the Unholy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 50:24


    It's a spooky season miracle! The boys finally get a third party to discuss a Brubaker book with. But is this the right book for gushing over? Tune in to find out.

    Somna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 49:08


    BECKY CLOONAN and TULA LOTAY both write and draw this season's first “Spooky” book on witchcraft, sex, and Puritan culture. What will Travis, Josh, and spooky comic queen Andrea think about this horny Halloween season tale?

    Bat-man: First Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 43:46


    It's been a little while since the boy's tacked a “Bat-Book”. What better way to “jump bat” into the caped crusader than to look back at the hero's early days with legendary comics writer Dan Jurgen's and superstar Batman artist Mike Perkin's Black Label Bat-man: First Knight.

    Bloodrik

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 42:55


    It's been awhile since the boys went berserk with a good old fashioned barbarian tale. Is that what they will get when they crack open Andrew Krahnke's creator owned character Bloodrik?

    Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 42:03


    The boys ease out of their summer re-heat by taking a look at a character they have dabbled with to different degrees: Constantine. What will the boys think about Garth Ennis's beginning run on the Hellblazer series: Dangerous Habits?

    Department of Truth: Vol. 2 “Summer Re-Heat”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 34:36


    The Department of Truth series was hard enough to crack and follow the first go around! Will Josh and Travis be able to remember the complex plot of the story from years ago to follow its progress in volume 2? Stay tuned to find out!

    Variant 108: Deadpool/Wolverine + Easter Egg Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 39:30


    You know the boys had to discuss the new Deadpool/Wolverine movie, but what other factors surrounding the movie may have colored their viewing of the film? Tune in to find out!

    Animosity: Volume 2 “Summer Re-heat”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 36:54


    It's been many years since Josh and Travis picked up volume 1 of Animosity. Will they remember anything about the first volume? Was summer re-heat a bad idea? What do are pets really think about us? Tune in to find out.

    Green Arrow: Hunter’s Moon -Summer Reheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 40:48


    The boys continue with one of Josh's favorite comic run's Mike Grell's Green Arrow. Will Travis jump onboard the Grell train with Volume 1 Hunter's Moon?

    Local Man: Volume 2 “Summer Re-heat”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 36:21


    Josh and Travis re-heat one of their reads from last year with Local Man. Will they be able to remember what the story was about and enjoy where it is going? Tune in to find out!

    Preacher Vol-2 Summer Re-Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 40:09


    The boys re-visit a comic from way back in the early days of the podcast. It is one of Travis' favorites, but will Josh finally jump onboard the Preacher train?

    Variant 107: Intro to Summer Re-heat Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 36:39


    This episode kicks off what the boys are calling their Summer Re-heat event. They are looking back at volumes they have reviewed but never continued. It's time to see what they missed by dropping out of the series.

    Human Target: Vol 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 43:18


    You know the boys love Tom King, but where does “The Human Target” fall in the pantheon of all-time Tom bests? Tune in to find out.

    Grant Morrison’s X-men: Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 50:39


    X-men is in the air with the success of X-men 97′, so the guys invited Andrea back to take a look at a well known X-men run from the past: Grant Morrison's X-men.

    Variant 106: X-men ’97 (First Three Episodes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 39:20


    Three X-men fans gush about the return of 90's animated X-men (like there isn't enough of this online). Old school podcasters talk old school animated X-men. Enjoy!

    Ms. Tree: One Mean Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 45:00


    Another crime book? Damn right! But this time Travis and Josh are uncovering a gem of an 1980s crime book: Ms. Tree. This collection of Max Allen's original character is sure to spark discussion.

    Whatever Happened to the Fantastic Four: Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 36:31


    The boys crack into the first 6 issues of Ryan North's Fantastic Four run. Is this the story that will make them Fantastic Fans? Tune in.

    Variant 105: Fantastic 4 Overview and Casting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 37:37


    Josh and Travis discuss their limited history with F.F, answer some trivia, and discuss the casting of the upcoming Marvel film.

    Blood of the Virgin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 53:00


    Andrea joins the boys to discuss Sammy Harkham's graphic novel “Blood of the Virgin”. What does the gang think about this look at both relationships, dreams, family, and the film industry?

    Delicious In Dungeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 37:24


    The boys finish satisfying their manga craving with this adventurous and comedic take on Dungeons and Dragons. Grab a fork and settle down for a deliciously weird comic!

    Variant 104: Manga Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 43:10


    Following up on last week's read Scott Pilgrim, Josh and Travis discuss their limited experience with manga and some of their new found thoughts.

    Scott Pilgrim Comic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 41:54


    Josh and Travis start the new year by filling in a comic hole. Like many they have seen the movie, but listen to their take on Bryan Lee O'Malley's comic series Scott Pilgrim.

    Variant 103: 2023 Reads Year Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 39:07


    As the year comes to a close, Josh and Travis look back at some of their favorite stories, characters, and surprises from this year's Comic Exposure reads.

    Dying is Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 36:47


    You know Joe Hill from his horror writings, but have you read his true crime. Josh and Trav tackle one of their favorite genres from a previously read author in Joe Hill's “Dying is Easy”.

    Variant 102- Christmas Stockings 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 51:53


    Our yearly nerdy Christmas list! Josh's List Black Science Iowa Wookie Jersey Foreign Movie Posters Murderbot Diaries Poorly Drawn Seinfeld    Travis List Daniel Warren Johnson t- shirt Horror Unmasked: History of Horror in Film One Piece Box Set 2 Mondo Soundtrack Vinyls – Return of the Living DEad  Last Night in Soho Godzilla Linoleum…

    Variant 101- Time Travel Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 41:05


    We have all seen or read hundreds of time travel stories. As the market seems saturated with these more than ever, Josh and Trav decide to take time out from reading and watching and talk the ins and outs of Time Travel stories.

    Love Everlasting: Vol 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 38:04


    Another Tom King? You're dang right. His last name says it all. Josh and Travis tackle King's homage to old romance comics. Listen with your significant other!

    Something is Killing the Children Vol: 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 49:44


    Something is killing the children, and Josh, Travis, and their spooky guest Andrea have to figure out what! Join the gang for the last of their spooky books for this October.

    Variant 100: Cryptid Pitch Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 42:12


    Andrea the “Cryptid Queen of Arizona” joins the boys on the spooky pitch club as the gang takes a shot at pitching a comic about the cryptid of their choice.

    The Nice House on the Lake: Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 33:59


    The first of our two October Spooky James Tynion books this month is “The Nice House on the Lake”. Join the boys and their Spooky guest “Queen of Halloween” to discuss Tynion's ability to manage characters and draw his readers in.

    Spy Superb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 41:07


    Matt Kindt is one of Josh's favorite writer/artists and after reading Spy Superb, you can see why, but if you need more reasons to like Kindt, listen to this episode.

    Local Man: Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 44:34


    Josh and Travis take a look at the spandex clad, big pouches, and big gun world of Local Man. What do Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs have to offer in this loving continuation of 90's image comics? Listen to find out!

    Variant 99: 90’s Image Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 34:29


    Before reading “Local Man”, the boys discuss the pros and cons of 90's Image Comics as well as how they first got into them.

    Night Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 40:39


    The guys need a superhero palate cleanser after “Super Summer”, so they are cracking open the newest from their favorite duo: Brubaker and Phillips. Does this podcast favorite creative team still have the magic?

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