ComicsQuest

Another episode today? Absolutely! Dallas from The Comics Collective Podcast and What's Next? makes his debut here to talk Tom King and Jorge Fornés's RORSCHACH. Two people have attempted to assassinate a presidential candidate, one of them wearing a Rorscach mask. The candidate's campaign have a hired an investigator to uncover the truth, however nothing is what it seems in this Watchmen sequel. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org Where to find Dallas: Twitter: @dallas_comics The Comics Collective: @cmxcollective What's Next?: @WhatsNextComics Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

It's been a while, hasn't it? We return this week with not one, TWO episodes! This first one with host of Judging Book Covers and Once Upon a Monster of the Week, the one and only Megg Griffin, covers THE AUTUMNAL! This wonderul horror story from Daniel Kraus, Chris Shehan, and Jason Wordie weaves the tale of Kat Somerville and her daughter Sybil as they return to Kat's hometown of Comfort Notch following the death of her mother. Of course as they arrive, things are not as they seem. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org The places to find Megg: Twitter: @MeggGriffin Judging Book Covers: @JBCPodcast Once Upon a Monster of the Week: @OUAMOTWpod Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Matty Limerick of Saturday Morning Confidential makes their debut on the CQ stage with a discussion of Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's defiantly queer superheroic run on YOUNG AVENGERS! TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org Matty's Twitter: @thesmcpodcast Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Alex LaVelle (Minds at Yeerk, Once Upon a Monster of the Week) returns to dive into the miniseries PETER CANNON: THUNDERBOLT! This story from Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard follows the classic character Peter Cannon as he deals with the fate of the multiverse while coming to terms with how he views humanity as well as his own. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org Alex's Twitter: @AlexLaVelle2005 Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Screen Snark and Inifinity Podcast host Rachel Quirky Schenk is finally back, and we're discussing TIDESONG! The solo debut of Wendy Xu, this graphic novel tells the story of young Sophie, who travels to the island where her Auntie Lan and cousin Sage reside in order to learn magic. They seem to more interested in giving chores than teaching though, and this leads her to using magic on her own and accidentally entangling herself with a young dragon named Lir. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org RACHEL'S LINKS Twitter: @IAMRachelQuirky Screen Snark: @screen_snark The Infinity Podcast: @theinfinitypod1 Choirfly: @choirfly Twitch: twitch.tv/iamrachelquirky Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Angela "Bones" Bullock makes a return to the CQ stage to talk Scott McCloud's ZOT! TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org Angela's Twitter: @bullock_bits Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Case Aiken returns to talk early 00s Morrison Marvel! MARVEL BOY from Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones introduces Noh-Varr, a Kree explorer who's entire crew is killed after being shot down to Earth. After eascaping imprisonment, he wages war on the planet and people who've wronged him. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org WHERE TO FIND CASE (Twitter) @CaseAiken @MenofSteelPod @AnotherPass @PodcastScruffy Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Gory Cory (host of Scream Teens, blogger, and occasional guest of The Kingcast [please go listen to them, they're great]) joins the show to talk COUNT CROWLEY: RELUCTANT MIDNIGHT MONSTER HUNTER! This 1980s set miniseries (sequel is currently ongoing!) from writer David Dastmalchian and artist Lukas Kettner follows Jerri Bartman, a once-promising star in television journalism, who has moved back to her hometown and her old station. Downgraded to hosting the midnight B horror show, Jerri comes to realize there is a lot more to this position than meets the eye. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org GORY CORY'S LINKS Twitter: @gorycoryhorror @TheScreamteens Blog: gorycory.com Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Carol Anne (Comics Collective Podcast) joins the show this week to talk Mariko Tamaki and Joëlle Jones's take on the Supergirl origin, SUPERGIRL: BEING SUPER! TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org CAROL ANNE'S LINKS Twitter: @AnneComics Comics Collective Twitter: @cmxcollective Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

Paresh returns for our first Long Haul back, and it's a big one: We're talking Daniel Warren Johnson's DC debut WONDER WOMAN: DEAD EARTH! This story takes a look at how Diana copes with emerging from a coma to see the world has died. How is she going to unite the survivors and resurrect her world? TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org PARESH'S LINKS Twitter: @NobleKind92 Busted Limes Twitter: @BustedLimesPod Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

The Men of Steel boys Case and Jmike are back, and we're discussing a true '90's gem. THE POWER OF SHAZAM by Jerry Ordway debuted as a graphic novel introduction to the the World's Mightiest Mortal from DC Comics, and a widely successful 40+ issue run followed. Here we cover the GC and the first 12 issues (which are collected in a recently released hardcover)! TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS (Twitter) @MenofSteelPod @CaseAiken @Jmike101 Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

It's been too long my friends, and we're finally back in the saddle! Of course there was only one way to properly bring the show back: discuss one of Tom Taylor's best comics with my Tom Taylor Cult comrades Alex Lavelle and Angela "Bones" Bullock. That comic is ALL-NEW WOLVERINE, which brings Laura Kinney into the role of the Wolverine, and pits her against evil corporations, Fin Fang Foom, possible futures, space viruses, fascism, and old foes. All this while trying to keep her family together and make sure they don't stab each other too often along the way. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS www.translifeline.org www.transtexas.org www.equalitytexas.org Alex's Twitter: @AlexLaVelle2005 Angela's Twitter: @bullock_bits Twitter/Instagram: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Art: Nicki Berger (@DoubleBerger) Website: www.certainpov.com

MJ Bradley-LeStrange makes their return to discuss a good ol' magical queer comic! MOONCAKES by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker is the story of teen witch Nova Huang, as she follows up reports of a white wolf in the woods and discovers her childhood crush - werewolf Tam Lang battling a horse-demon. It's magical mystery meets rekindling romance! Hell yeah! Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Lauren Affe; David Mazzucchelli; Dan Mora; Wendy Xu; Jamie McKelvie and Matthew Wilson; Joëlle Jones, Sandu Florea, and Kelly Fitzgerald; David Lopez, David Navarrot, and Nathan Fairbairn; Scott McCloud; Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, and Tatjana Wood Website: certainpov.com

Case Aiken makes his return to the show, and we're talking more Grant Morrison, along with a dose of Dan Mora; that's right, we're talking KLAUS: HOW SANTA CLAUS BEGAN! How best to describe this 7 issue series? Think the origins of Santa Claus, told as a 17th century shamanic superhero. I know, it's even cooler than it sounds. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Lauren Affe; David Mazzucchelli; Dan Mora; Wendy Xu; Jamie McKelvie and Matthew Wilson; Joëlle Jones, Sandu Florea, and Kelly Fitzgerald; David Lopez, David Navarrot, and Nathan Fairbairn; Scott McCloud; Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, and Tatjana Wood Website: certainpov.com

Jesse Ferguson of Recorded Tomorrow returns to talk yet another weird little comic, ASTERIOS POLYP by David Mazzucchelli! This graphic novel follows the titular character: an architect, professor, author, husband. On his 50th birthday, lightning bolt is about to set him on a fateful journey. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Lauren Affe; David Mazzucchelli; Dan Mora; Wendy Xu; Jamie McKelvie and Matthew Wilson; Joëlle Jones, Sandu Florea, and Kelly Fitzgerald; David Lopez, David Navarrot, and Nathan Fairbairn; Scott McCloud; Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, and Tatjana Wood Website: certainpov.com

ComicsQuest is back ya'll! And to get us back into full swing, we have the long overdue return of Paresh Maharaj of Busted Limes to discuss yet another Daniel Warren Johnson joint, THE GHOST FLEET. This 8 issue action horror collaboration with writer Donny Cates follows Trace Morales, a combat-trained driver for the government funded Ghost Fleet, is betrayed and left for dead following a forbidden peek at the payload. Now he's a path of revenge, and it could spell disaster for everyone! Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Lauren Affe; David Mazzucchelli; Dan Mora; Wendy Xu; Jamie McKelvie and Matthew Wilson; Joëlle Jones, Sandu Florea, and Kelly Fitzgerald; David Lopez, David Navarrot, and Nathan Fairbairn; Scott McCloud; Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, and Tatjana Wood Website: certainpov.com

Fables & Refelctions co-host Angela "Bones" Bullock is back to close out MorrisonQuest with a bang! We're talking The Green Lantern, Morrison's definitive take on Hal Jordan with artists Liam Sharp and Xermanico. We'll be back with season 5 on October 12th. See you then! Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

The one and only Meg Griffin (Judging Book Covers, Minds At Yeerk) joins the MorrisonQuest to discuss "Nameless"! This six issue miniseries with from Morrison and artist Chris Burnham is a doozy, dealing with religion, philosophy, and horror on a level that this host readily admits they don't fully understand...but that doesn't mean we don't have a good time! (CW: This story contains graphic material that some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

Third time's the charm as Alex LaVelle returns to talk more Tom Taylor, and this time you can't get too attached (but you really, really will)! We're diving into "Suicide Squad: Bad Blood" from Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Daniel Sampere, Juan Albarran, Adriano Lucas, and Wes Abbott. This 11 issue run follows Task Force X is assigned to neutralize a group of international super-terrorists known as the Revolutionaries...and the survivors are forced into joining the Squad. And things only get crazier from there, so hop in, buckle up, and hold on tight; it's time to kill the Suicide Squad! Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Alex Sinclair, Daniel Sampere, Juan Albarran, Bruno Redondo, and Adriano Lucas Cover design by Case Aiken Website: certainpov.com

Writer and producer Adam Lance Garcia wanders over to the CQ office to discuss Morrison and Frazer Irving's "Annihilator"! We get into Star Wars, Adam's work on The Green Lama, and why we love the subjectivity of art. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

Alan returns to The Long Haul to something quite interesting. In 1973, Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson were at DC Comics and came together to collaborate on something a story that could be artistically fulfilling, that also ties to a Golden Age character and would run as a backup in Detective Comics. That comic would be Manhunter. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Walt Simonson Cover design by Case Aiken Website: certainpov.com

With this week's episode delayed, we're coming at ya early! Alan Kistler returns to discuss Morrison's time writing Superman monthly on the Action Comics title under the New 52! (CW: This story contains depictions and mentions of physical abuse.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

After an appearance on The Long Haul, you know he had to come on for the Quest. Alan Kistler is back, and we're talking New X-Men! This 42 issue run from Morrison and a giant list of fantastically talented artists (including Frank Quitely, Phil Jimenez, Marc Silvestri, and John Paul Leon) follows Cyclops, Jean Grey, Logan, Beast, Emma Frost, Xorn, and Charles Xavier as they enter the new millenium and face new threats. (CW: This story includes many difficult topics, including the genocide of 16 million mutants.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

Angela "Bones" Bullock joins The Long Haul to take a look at a massively popular comic of the '00s, Y: The Last Man! This 60 issue series by Brian K. Vaughn and Pia Guerra follows the story of Yorick Brown, the last cis man on the planet after every mammal with a Y chromosome suddenly dies. This was a doozy ya'll. (CW: This concept of this story is set off by worldwide gendercide. This story includes many uncomfortable topics. These include, but are not limited to, sexual assault, sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, murder, suicide, and suicidal thoughts.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Pia Guerra, José Marzán Jr., and Massimo Carnevale Cover design by Case Aiken Website: certainpov.com

Case Aiken joins the MorrisonQuest to talk JLA, the comic that took Grant Morrison into the mainstream DC continuity. Bringing together original seven members for the first time in years, this comic traverses space and time to tell one of the most enthralling and universe shattering stories in comics. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

Hans Martin, Jr., the Real Movie Critic himself, breaks into comics side of Certain POV to talk some Morrison! This time around we're talking the Batman story Gothic, from the pages of Legends of the Dark Knight. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

Alex LaVelle returns, and we're returning to the magical realm of the Sorcerer Supreme! This time, we're diving into the first major Marvel Comics work by Donny Cates, and Loki has taken over the mantle? Stephen is a vet? There's a talking dog? Mephisto takes control of Las Vegas? There's a talking dog? Blade and Elsa Bloodstone argue about monsters? THERE'S A TALKING DOG??? Comics are fun ya'll. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Mike Del Mundo, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Niko Henrichon Cover design by Case Aiken Website: certainpov.com

MorrisonQuest continues into episode 2, and we have returning guests Rachel Quirky Schenk and Angela "Bones" Bullock on to talk DOOM PATROL baby! This 45 issue run brings together Robotman, Crazy Jane, and Rebis to tackle many absurd adversaries, including the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E., the Scissormen, Red Jack, and the Brotherhood of Dada. NOBODY FOR PRESIDENT! (CW: This story includes sexual abuse, manipulation, non-consensual body modification, and general body horror.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson Website: certainpov.com

MorrisonQuest is here, and we're ringing this season in with none other than podcast host and actor extraordinaire Scott Thomas! For our premiere we dive into the world of metatext and body horror that is ANIMAL MAN from Morrison and artist Chas Truog! (CW: This story involves topics such as rape, animal cruelty, and child murder.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com Original art by Frazer Irving, Brian Bolland, Steve Cleff, Liam Sharp, Richard Case, and Klaus Janson

Alex LaVelle returns to talk more Tom Taylor! This time we're diving deep into DCEASED, an alternate universe in the DC universe in which a corrupted Anti-Life Equation becomes a virus that ravages the Earth and pits Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and many others against a seemingly unbeatable enemy. In this conversation, we cover the original series, the side stories UNKILLABLES and HOPE AT WORLD'S END, and the sequel series DEAD PLANET. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Original art by Clayton Crain Cover design by Case Aiken Website: certainpov.com

It's episode 4, and we're still going! Writer and comics historian Alan Kistler comes to to the show to discuss Grant Morrison and Dave McKean's seminal Batman graphic novel "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth". It's a fun time! Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com Original art by Dave McKean Cover design by Case Aiken

Here we are at the end of season 3, with returning guest Case Aiken! This week we dig into the 12 issue maxi-series SQUADRON SUPREME from writer Mark Gruenwald and artists Bob Hall and Paul Ryan. This alternate Marvel universe story from the mid-80s follows the titular superhero team, lead by Hyperion, as they tackle the seemingly impossible task of curing America's issues (poverty, unemployment, food shortages, mass violence, and even death) in one year. (CW: This story involves manipulation and rape.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

Jesse Ferguson of Recorded Tomorrow returns for the penultimate episode of season 3! This week we dive right into the weird, gross, and fantastic world of BALLISTIC. This five issue miniseries by Adam Egypt Mortimer and Darick Robertson tells the tale of Butch and Gun, an air conditioner repairman and his sentient firearm sidekick, respectively. You think that sounds weird, wait until you meet the rest of the cast. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

Alex LaVelle makes his first appearance on The Long Haul! For episode three, we discuss the single issue story "Father's Day" (from Batman Annual #3) by Tom Taylor and Otto Schmidt, which follows a night in the life of Batman from the point of view of his butler and caretaker Alfred Pennyworth. Yes, we talk about one issue for an hour. What else would you expect from us? Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com Orginal art by Otto Schmidt Cover design by Case Aiken

MJ Bradley-Lestrange (Circle of Friendship, The Rob Thomas [No Not That One] Robcast, Reignite, and A Certain Point of Yule) joins the show to gush about "Nimona"! This webcomic turned graphic novel by Noelle Stevenson tells the story of the titular character, a shapeshifter, as she joins up with villain Ballister Blackheart. (CW: This conversation involves talk of trauma and coping with traumatic experiences.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

Angela "Bones" Bullock returns to discuss a Marvel cosmic classic, Jim Starlin's "Warlock"! This 13 issue run, told across 4 different titles, follows Adam Warlock as he confronts the Magus and the Universal Church of Truth, meets and teams up with Gamora and Pip, battles Thanos alongside the Avengers, and possibly even cheats death?! Listen (or read) on to find out true believer. Excelsior! Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

It's episode 2, and we're already digging into one of the most influential comics of the 20th century (for better or worse). This week we have past guests Case Aiken and Paresh Maharaj on to discuss (at a concerning length) "Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (CW: This story and discussion contains graphic and sensitive material involving sexual assault and child abuse and murder.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com Original art by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins Show art by Case Aiken

Paresh Maharaj of Busted Limes returns to discuss "We Stand on Guard"! This 6 issue miniseries by Brian K. Vaughn and Steve Skroce follows Amber as she joins fellow Canadians to defeat the United States and drive them out of her country. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

Third time's the charm! The wonderful Alex LaVelle (The Rob Thomas [No Not That One] Robcast, Minds at Yeerk, Panelology) returns to discuss Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth". This 40 issue series follows a boy with antlers named Gus who leaves his home in the woods to travel and discover the apocalyptic world he was sheltered from. CW: This episode contains discussions on suicide, child and sexual abuse, forced surgery, and genocide. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

Welcome to episode one of The Long Haul, the new sister podcast of ComicsQuest, and we're kicking this endeavor off with a crossover! The boys from Men of Steel, Case Aiken and Jmike Folson, join the show to discuss JLA: Earth 2, a graphic novel by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. This story follows the Justice League as they enconuter a heroic Lex Luthor from a parallel Earth and accompany him to his world, which is ruled by the Crime Syndicate. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com Art by Frank Quitely and Laura Martin Show art by Case Aiken

It's time for two guests! Actor and podcaster Scott Thomas (The Infinity Podcast, And the Best Picture Is...) returns alongside artist Angela "Bones" Bullock! They come on to discuss Art Spiegelman's "Maus", which follows Spiegelman as he interviews his father Vladek about his experiences as a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. (CW: this episode contains discussions on racism and genocide, specifically the Holocaust.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

Actor and podcaster Scott Thomas (The Infinity Podcast, And the Best Picture Is...) returns to discuss the beginnings of Jason Aaron's "Thor"! We discuss the the first 11 issues with Esad Ribić that comprise the stories "The God Butcher" and "Godbomb", which follows the God of Thunder as he investigates the deaths of gods all over the universe, and tries to answer the question: do we needs the gods? CW: This podcast does not condone the beliefs and associations of Butch Guice. Gomicsgate is a hate group. Go punch a Nazi. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

We bring back fellow Certain POVer Case Aiken (Men of Steel, Scruffy Nerfherders, Another Pass) to discuss "Buzzkill"! A 4 issue miniseries by Donny Cates, Mark Reznicek, and Geoff Shaw, this story follows Ruben, a superhero who gains powers from the use of drugs and alcohol. After a battle leaves a city in ruins, a villain in a coma, and a hole in his memory, he is now on a path to sobriety and understanding who he needs to be. (CW: substance abuse, addiction, suicide) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

It's Season 3 Questers, and there is only one way ring the season: we bring on musician, Twitch streamer, and podcaster Rachel Quirky Schenk (The Infinity Podcast, Screen Snark)! In this premiere we discuss the graphic novel Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, a graphic novel by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O'Connell. This teen love story follows Freddy as she navigates the trials of dating the popular Laura Dean, who, you know, keeps breaking up with her. (CW: This episode involves discussion of teen pregnancy, abortion, and consent.) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: certainpov.com

Here are at the finale of season 2, and Jesse Ferguson (Recorded Tomorrow) returns to discuss Hawkeye! This story follows Clint Barton and Kate Bishop as they do what superheroes do when they aren't saving the world: fending off the Tracksuit Draculas, solving mysteries in LA, and not going to therapy when they REALLY should. Join us as we dive deep into this 23 issue run by writer Matt Fraction and the insane art team of David Aja, Javier Pulido, Jesse Hamm, Steve Lieber, Annie Wu, Francesco Francavilla, Matt Hollingsworth, Jordie Bellaire, and Chris Eliopoulos. Buckle up, this actually looks GOOD. Twitter @ComicQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: www.certainpov.com

Alex LaVelle [Panelology, The Rob Thomas (No, Not That One) RobCast, Minds at Yeerk] is back to discuss "Black Widow"! This 12 issue run by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee follows Natasha Romanoff as she goes on the run from S.H.E.I.L.D., gets blackmailed by an adversary from her past, and uncovers dark secrets regarding the Red Room and its future. It's all out thrilling action and espionage, and you're all invited! Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: www.certainpov.com

Paresh Maharaj of Busted Limes is back to bring his legal insight to "She-Hulk"! This 12 issue run by Charles Soule and Javier Pulido takes Jennifer Walters, the sensational She-Hulk, on an insane journey as she begins her own practice, takes Captain America and the son of Doctor Doom on as clients, and battles Matt Murdock in court. Oh, and some superhero shenanigans occur. I mean, this IS superheroes. But mostly lawyering. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: www.certanpov.com

Alex LaVelle [Panelology, Minds at Yeerk, The Rob Thomas (No, Not That One) RobCast] joins the show this week to discuss "Doctor Strange: The Oath"! This miniseries by Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin follows the Sorcerer Supreme as he searches for a stolen magical elixir. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: www.certainpov.com

The Woolfe is back already! This week we dig into The Vision, in which creators Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta spin a tale of the android hero of the Avengers creating his own family and moving to the suburbs. What could possibly go wrong? (Also we have a spoilery discussion on WandaVision, which lasts from 47:09 to 1:14:34) Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: www.certainpov.com

It's finally here: the Scott Pilgrim extravaganza! Joining us this week is returning guest Paresh Maharaj (Busted Limes) and Matt aka Stormageddon (Screen Snark, "Fun" & Games, Autographs, Reignite), who dig into both the series of graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley and the Edgar Wright film. Mostly the comics. I mean, look at the name of this show. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Website: www.certainpov.com

Case Aiken, legend of podcasts (Another Pass, Men of Steel, Scruffy Nerfherders), joins J.D. once again to talk the detective stories of "Blacksad"! These three stories by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido follow the private detective John Blacksad, who also happens to be a anthropomorphized black cat. Oh yeah, everyone is an animal. Strap in for a wild ride. Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow Theme: @TheDanPurcell Network: www.certainpov.com