Super Skull Comic Book Podcast

This week on Super Skull Curtis and Nick talk about recent allegations of misconduct within the comics world.We are not asking for donations for the podcast at this time; instead we ask that you check out these lists of organizations that deserve your money and attention:- https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/- https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.htmlOur Big Picks this week are:- People’s Party with Talib Kweli- DeadwoodLink Dump!- On Finding Out Your Heroes are Monsters - Dr Nerdlove- Polygon on Allegations of Abuse

Hello everyone! Curtis and Nick are hard at work at their day jobs, causing some turbulence with our schedule. Unfortunately we weren’t able to record an episode this week. However, in honor of the upcoming Eisner awards, we thought we would re-air our episode discussing the best comics of the 2010s.We hope you enjoy!We are not asking for donations for the podcast at this time; instead we ask that you check out these lists of organizations that deserve your money and attention:https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis discuss the passing of Dennis O’Neil, DC Comics’ separation from Diamond Distributors, and the placing of bets on the 2020 Eisner nominees.We are not asking for donations for the podcast at this time; instead we ask that you check out these lists of organizations that deserve your money and attention:https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.htmlOur Recommendo’s this week are:- Death Stranding (the video game)- Monster Train (the video game)Link Dump!- Dennis O’Neil Passes Away at 81- DC Cuts Ties With Diamond- Inside The DC Diamond Split- 2020 Eisner Nominees

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis discuss the fate of physical single issue comic books in the future, and review the internationally renowned series Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples.Link Dump!- Gorillaz Hardcover Almanac- Some Marvel Comics Go Digital OnlyWant to help support the show? Find out more here!

This week on Super Skull Nick bring you the latest in Jell-O Shot News, Curtis finds out what a hashtag is, and together they review the series Hellboy with a special mystery guest.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Concrete Genie- @AaronPolkArtLink Dump!- Wizard Entertainment’s New Investment- Steve Geppi “Back the Comeback” Interview- Tacky Branding Is Not The Way Back - io9Interested in becoming a donor? Find out more here!

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis discuss what it could mean for comics to be sold on Tuesdays, and review the old classic Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- The Man from Nowhere- The Oral History of Mad MaxLink Dump!- DC Comics to Release Comics on Tuesdays- San Diego Comics Closing- The Fate of Lunar DistributionsInterested in becoming a donor? Find out more here!

This week on Super Skull Curtis and Nick bring good news about comic store restocking, and re-read the series Planetary by Warren Ellis, John Cassady, and Laura Martin.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Yakuza Kiwami- Police Story parts 1 and 2Link Dump!- Steve Geppi on Fatman Beyond- Marvel Releasing Comics In MayInterested in helping out the show? Donate.

This week on Super Skull Curtis brings you the numbers for March 2020, and together he and Nick review the book The Art Charlie Chan Hock Chye.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Bootsy Collins- Smino: She Already DecidedLink Dump!- Comic Shops React To New DC Comics Tuesday On Sale Today- Diamond To Resume Weekly New Product Distribution- Top 500 Graphic Novels - March 2020- Top 500 Comics - Match 2020- Marvel Furloughs Employees- smitransfer.comLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis compare their quarantine beards and review the full collection of Daniel Clowes’ Eightball.Our Recommendo’s this week are:Color My Life Radio on SpotifyMidnight Gospel by Pendleton WardLink Dump!DC To Resume Shipping ComicsDiamond and DC Diverge in Retailer CommunicationsWant to help support the show? Donate!

This week on Super Skull Curtis puts on his space suit to review the manga Planetes by Makoto Yukimura, and Nick gives a possible return date for the comics industry.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Planet of the Apes- Detroit Become HumanLink Dump!- Comics Coming Back Sooner Than We Thought? - Bleeding Cool- Diamond Furloughs Employees- DC Comics donates $250k, while artists auction off artworkInterested in becoming a supporter of the show? Donate!

This week on Super Skull Curtis discusses the rapid changes in the comic book market, and Nick reviews a book he has never read before: Crisis on Infinite Earths.Link Dump!- Diamond Alliance Suspends Payment- Comic Shops through ComicHubInterested in becoming a reoccurring donor? Check it out here!

This week on Super Skull Curtis and Nick are joined by special guest Katherine Gorman to discuss the state of comics amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and answer questions about Vault of Midnight.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Magic cookie bars- Erykah Badu’s Quarantine concert seriesLink Dump!- Katherine Gorman- The Talking Machines Podcast- Vault of Midnight’s Covid-19 policy- How Marvel Set The Stage For This Week’s Comics Shutdown- Hope and comics at 2 a.m.: The historical case for optimism- Rich Johnston on Digital comicsInterested in becoming a reoccurring donor? Check it out here!

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis wish Todd McFarlane a happy birthday, discuss returnability in the comic book industry, and reminisce about the days when super heroes had to make rent in their New York apartments.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Pickling- I, ClaudiousLink Dump!-Publishers expanding comic returnability- February 2020 Book Scan Numbers- Sales Estimates for February 2020- I, Claudious TrailerInterested in becoming a reoccurring donor? Find out more here!

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis review Jonathan Hickman’s new comic Decorum, and answer a several listener questions.Our Recommendo’s this week are:Shenmue TrilogyWorld of HorrorInterested in becoming a reoccurring donor? Check it out here!

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis update you on the state of DC comics, and tell you why you should care that Dan Didio has been let go from the company.Our Recommendo this week is: Final Fantasy VII Remake DemoLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Nick Yribar is joined by Nick Bertsos to review the new Root expansion: The Underworld.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Curtis and Nick do the numbers for January 2020, return with the Hot Spawn Minute, and bring you their favorite comics for the week of February 19th, 2020.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Homemade meat loaf- FargoLink Dump!- Bad Idea Publishers- Numbers for January 2020- Spawn #305- On The Stump #1- Wonder Woman Dead Earth #2Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull we celebrate the release of Original Art: Daniel Clowes Curtis and Aaron dig through the archives to bring you a brief history of the life of Daniel Clowes, and a review of his most recent graphic novel: Patience (2016).Our recommendo’s this week are:- Tartarus #1- The Isle of Dogs- Fantastic Four Grand DesignLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Nick has created a fool-proof re-branding of Vault of Midnight, Curtis decides to open a pawn shop, plus the numbers for December 2019, and a discussion on early Green Lantern.Link Dump!- Comic Numbers from December 2019- Camilla Zhang - Kickstarter Outreach Program- The Man Without TalentLike what we do? Help support the show!

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis review the board game “Watergate”, and answer listener questions about dastardly lady villains.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Blue light glasses- Matty Matheson’s Just A DashLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

In the wake of the 750th issue of Wonder Woman, Curtis and Nick run you through a brief history of the Amazonian Super-Hero.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- DQ XI- CatsLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Curtis and Nick wrap up the numbers for 2018, recap Spawn #304, and harness their inner Dad-God powers.Our Recommendos this week are:-Danny Brown: U Know What I’m Sayin’?-Mandalorian Chapter 1 Score by Ludwig GoranssonLink Dump!-December Numbers for 2018-Graphic Novels Up 16%-Spawn #304-East of West #45-Batman #85-Thor #1Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull it’s the prediction special! Nick and Curtis make predictions for comics in 2020, and bring you the news on the Diamond Distributions data breach.Our recommendos this week are:- Adopt a plant- Disco ElysiumLink Dump!- Diamond Data Breach- Bleeding Cool: DC Reboot?Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

It’s our last show of the year, so this week on Super Skull we have a special guest speaker break open a bottle of Hot Damn! and revisit some classic Super Skull segments.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Link Dump!Industry Numbers for November 2019Back Issue Sales Are UpThe Whole Ball of Worms

Our official and definitive selections for the best comics released in the 2010s.

A lively breakdown of the objectively best board, card, and tabletop games of the past 10 years.

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis tackle the difficult topic of internet piracy, break down why supporting comic shops is important, and bring you the best comics for the week of November 27th, 2019.Our recommendo this week is: The MandalorianLink Dump!-Donny Cates on Piracy-3 Ways to Hinder Comics PiracyLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull there’s two Nick’s of one mind and one heart bring you the October 2019 Numbers, and the finest comic books of Wednesday, November 14th.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Catalina Lime Mixer- Death StrandingLink Dump!Top 500 Graphic Novels of October 2019Top 500 Comics of October 2019Market Share for October 2019Like what we do? Help support the show!

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis bring you the biggest news from Zdarsky Town, and do a book review of Eleanor Davis’ new book: The Hard Tomorrow.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Slow Burn Podcast- Tucker and Dale Vs. EvilLink Dump!- Zdarsky Writes Franklin Richards- It’s Chip Zdarsky’s Newsletter, Okay?- The Hard Tomorrow- Vault of Midnight’s Book of the MonthLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Spooky Skull Curtis tells you of his nightmares, Nick brings you the September numbers, and together they review the new comics of the week.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson- The Outer WorldsLink Dump!- September 2019 Bookscans- Top 500 Graphic Novels for September 2019- Top 500 Comics for September 2019Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis walk Aaron through the two epic X-Men Reboot series: House of X and Powers of X. They also fill you in on all things Spawn.Our recommendo’s this week are:-Untitled Goose Game-Cartoonist KayfabeLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Aaron answers your listener questions on pitching comics, Nick regales the days of radio plays, and Curtis rides a rollercoaster. Our recommendo’s this week are:Charitè At WarSilveradoThe RougarouLike dump!Kevin Feige Takes Over Marvel Chief Creative OfficerRussian Culture Minister calls comics readers “Pathetic”Comics Workforce Study 2019How Superman Defeated the KKK

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis are joined by special guest Casey Nowak (Girl Town, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Diana’s Electric Tongue) to review Chris Ware’s new book: Rusty Brown.Our Recommendo’s this week are:Pork CarnitasSayonara WildheartsMini MotorwaysLink Dump!New York Times resumes Best Selling GNsMariko Tamaki Makes Imprint for Queer CreatorsLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Nick and Aaron discuss whether or not it’s too soon to talk about Saga, and review The White Trees by Chip Zdarsky, and Stargazing by Jen Wang.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine- Increments by Paper VoidLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Link Dump:August 2019 NumbersTop 500 Graphic Novels - August 2019Top 500 Comics - August 2019James Tynion IV to take over Batman

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis are again joined by Nick Bertsos to discuss the various uses of sage and do a review of the board game Pax Pamir.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis are joined by special guest Nick Bertsos, and a mysterious 4th voice to discuss Spawn issue #300, and talk about the meaning that it has had in their lives for almost 30 years.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Master of the Flying Guillotine- Anak Ko by Jay Som- 1865Link Dump!- Michael DeForge on ComiXology- Audio Samples of Todd McFarlane- Spawn Issue #300

This week on Super Skull Curtis, Aaron, and Nick bring you the 2019 Ignatz Nominees, the House of X and Powers of X reading lists, and do a book review of Coyote Horse Girl by Lisa Hanawalt.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Chernobyl HBO- Mindhunters- Fist of the North StarLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Link Dump!- Ignatz Award Nominees- Lisa Hanawalt’s Website- Fist of the North Star

This week on Super Skull Nick, Curtis, and Aaron all discuss the 80 page giant that is Marvel Comics 1000, do the July Numbers, and question the elements that make up “jokes”.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Double King- Goku: Midnight Eye- Lore OlympusLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Link Dump!- July 2019 Numbers (ICV2)- Mile High Comics Drag Shows- Marvel Comics 1000

The segment that nobody asked for is back! Have you ever wondered who would win in a fight between Hulk and Wolverine? Batman and Superman? Allison Bechdel and Craig Thompson? Well wonder no more because on this final Summer Morsel we round up all of our previous “Who Win A Fights” to answer those important questions.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

Super Skull is back for another Summer Morsel, and this time it’s a discussion about 90’s comics, nostalgia, and change within the industry.You can find links and listen to the full episode here!Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

Even though Super Skull is taking the month of August off we couldn’t leave you without a little something for your ears. Join us for our latest summertime morsel: a review of the game Wingspan.You can find links and listen to the full episode here!Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Curtis and Aaron go head to head with their predictions for the Eisner Awards.Stay tuned after the credits to hear the outcome!Our recommendo’s this week are:- Vox on Fan Culture- The Villainess- Sergei Rachmaninoff ‒ Morceaux de fantaisie, Op.3Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Link Dump!- Bronx Street to be named after Stan Lee- Spiel Des Jahres Winners- Sexism at the Eisner Awards- Eisner Award Winners

This week on Super Skull Nick brings you the June 2019 industry numbers, Curtis brings you the best comics of the week, and Aaron is interviewed about his latest graphic novel: HAWKING.Also, at the end of the episode we mispronounce Braden Moor’s name as “Brandon Moor”; our apologies.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration- Nature’s Miracle Cleaning Products- Miniature Painting- Braden Moor’s TwitchLink Dump!- Sales Numbers for June 2019- Top 500 Comics - June 2019- Top 500 Graphic Novels - June 2019- Syd Mead’s Website- The Story of Braden Moor- Kaizo Mario World

This week on Super Skull Aaron tests out the theory that the Superman Pose gives you confidence, Nick finds some hidden toilet mirrors, and Curtis revisits one of his favorite super teams of all time.Our Top Comics this week were:- Bad Weekend- Giant Sized X-Statix #1- Second Coming #1Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Joe VS. Elan School- Under the Silver Lake- High MaintenanceLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Link Dump!- Ticket To Ride Becomes a Reality TV Show- ‘Mad’ Magazine Told the Truth About War, Advertising, and the Media- Mad Magazine Ending- ICV2: 12,000 Stores to Close in 2019- ICSC RECon 2019: Five Ways to Reinvent Brick-and-Mortar Retail- Gen Z Shopping Behavior

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis give you the run down on The Walking Dead (there are spoilers!), the restructuring of DC Comics, and whether or not daddy gets the top copy.To avoid all Walking Dead talk, you can skip to 16:12.Our Big Picks this week were:Lois Lane #1Superman Up In The Sky #1Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Our Recommendo’s this week are:Inside the Cultish Dreamworld of Augusta NationalBulgogi beef sandwich with friesLink Dump!Walking Dead Issue #193 (SPOILERS)DC Comics Restructuring

This week on Super Skull Nick and Curtis are joined by special guest Nick Bertsos to discuss the Origin Awards, Superman Year One, the May industry numbers, and juicing.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia- Home Made Chicken Tendies- Cast Iron Skillets and JuicersLink Dump!Origin AwardsIDW Money TroublesMay 2019 NumbersTop 500 Graphic Novels for May 2019Top 500 Comics for May 2019The Final Exit of the Disciples of Ascensia

This week on Super Skull Curtis, Nick, and Aaron discuss some of the biggest ideas in comics, double DC news, and the final chapter of Matt Furie’s lawsuit with InfoWars.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Our Recommendo’s this week are:Broad CityToumThe Tides of History podcast: How Latin Became a Romance LanguageLink Dump!DC Stops Double Shipping TitlesBrian Michael Bendis teases Legion of Super-HeroesInfoWars Settles with Matt FurieThe Ultimate Galactus Trilogy

This week on Super Skull Curtis, Aaron, and Nick discuss the pros and cons of new publishing houses, the rumors around Vertigo Comics, and the new book by Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore: BTTM FDRS.We also forgot to mention in this episode that if you, the listener, are in the Michigan area and are interested in BTTM FDRS, Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore will be signing books at Vault of Midnight on Saturday June 8th. Check it out here, or visit vaultofmidnight.com/events to learn more!Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- Library Music- HempActiv Relief Cream- DauntlessLink Dump!- Clover Press- Rumors of Vertigo shutting down- BTTM FDRS- The Strange World of Library Music

This week on Super Skull Nick, Curtis, and Aaron discuss the rumors surrounding Tom King and his run on Batman, Pop Vinyl, and how to effectively break down a whale.Our Recommendo’s this week are:The Nordic CookbookThe History of X-Men DocumentaryLink Dump!Rumors About Tom King Leaving BatmanRemembering Justin PonsorJustin Ponsor’s Health BlogJustin Ponsor’s WorkRed UltramarineHouse of the Black SpotLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Curtis and Aaron go head-to-head, placing bets on the 2019 Eisner Nominees. The stakes? A haiku, and a chili dog pizza.Our Recommendo’s this week are:- What Remains of Edith Finch- Tuca And Birtie- “More” by Flying Louts, Anderson .Paak and Sinchirio WatanabeLink Dump!- April 2019 Marketshare- April 2019 Top 500 Comics- April 2019 Top 500 Graphic Novels- Lion Forge and Oni-Press Merger- X-Men Getting Full Reboot- 2019 Eisner Nominees (full list)Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.

This week on Super Skull Curtis, Nick, and Aaron bring you the industry numbers from 2018, and the best in comics this week including Excellence #1, New Agents of Atlas #1, and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.Our Recommendo’s this week are:Book of the Sun by Gene WolfeGotham TV SeiresKim Jung Gi’s Drawing from MemoryLink Dump!Tom King gets death threats over Heroes in Crisis #8Comics and Graphic Novels Hit All Time High in 2018Kids Graphic Novels Up 40%Digital Sales Continue to GrowLike what we do? Help support the show! Donate.