Comic Exposure

Not all droids are sweethearts as Josh and Travis find out while reading Charles Soule's Dark Droids.

Star Wars Summer begins after the original trilogy with “Heir to the Empire”, a graphic novel adaption of Timothy Zahn's celebrated novel series.

Summer has begun and that means it is time for another Comic Exposure Summer Series. This summer is Star Wars Summer! Listen in as Travis and Josh pitch the Star Wars comics they will be reading and discussing this summer.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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,…

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.

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.

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?

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?

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

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?

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.

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!

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…

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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?

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!

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!

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.

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?

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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?

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!

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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…

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.

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, 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.

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 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.

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.