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The best way to get to know someone is through the things that they love. Each episode Matt Lune will be talking with guests about the comic books that are important to them; could be the first they read or the first they loved; the one they always go back to or the one that makes them laugh, or cry…

Matt Lune

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Effigies and an Evolving Industry, with Sarah Gordon and Matt Hawkins

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 47:17


Welcome to That’s The Issue! I’m Matt Lune, and I’ll be joined every episode by guests to discuss their love of comics by looking at the comics they love. Today on the show, I'm joined by small press creator Sarah Gordon and President/COO of Top Cow, Matt Hawkins. We talk about the evolution of the comics industry in the decades since Matt first met Rob Liefeld and started working for Extreme Studios, how to engage with a changing comics audience, and about one of the strangest Kickstarter rewards of all...join us!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The History of Animation, with Fred Van Lente

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 46:11


Welcome to That’s The Issue! I’m Matt Lune, and I’ll be joined every episode by guests to discuss their love of comics by looking at the comics they love. Today on the show, I'm joined by writer Fred Van Lente ( “Amazing Spider-Man” “Archer and Armstrong” “The Comic Book History of Comics”) to talk about his new Kickstarter with artist Ryan Dunlavey, “The Comic Book History of Animation!”We discuss the early days of animation in Hollywood, finding the human stories within the history, the hidden figures behind the legends, and so much more!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Exploring Tartarus, with Johnnie Christmas and Jack T Cole

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 46:17


Today on the show, I'm joined by Johnnie Christmas and Jack T. Cole, the writer and artist behind the new Image Comics series Tartarus! We discuss the ins and outs of their working relationship, the process of building a world, and much much more!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Legacies and Influences, with Matt Kindt and Kelly Kanayama

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 81:33


On this week's episode, I'm joined by writer and creator Matt Kindt, and comics journalist Kelly Kanayama to discuss the importance of influences on a creators work, as well as the legacy that creators leave behind.Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Never Getting Bored, with Ted Brandt and Ro Stein

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 59:46


On this week's episode I'm joined by the art team behind the Image Comics series Crowded, Ted Brandt and Ro Stein. On the show we discuss their artistic process, their inspirations, how their approach to their art is evolving over time, and the things they do to keep their work interesting.We also discuss their favorite comics. For Ted, it’s “Never as Bad as you Think” by Stuart and Kathryn Immonen, and for Ro it’s “The Adventure Zone vol 1: Here There be Gerblins” by the McElroys.Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

From Zines to the Screen, with Aditya Bidikar and Alice Castle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 65:58


On this week's episode I'm joined by letterer and writer Aditya Bidikar and critic and writer Alice Castle to discuss the comics they love! Along the way, we talk about, well, everything about comics! From making zines all the way through to adapting your work for the big screen. Join us!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Getting Yourself Out There, with Sarah Wray and Katriona Chapman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 50:37


Today on the show I'm joined by freelance editor and marketer Sarah Wray, and marketer and comics creator Katriona Chapman to talk about their experiences at this year's Thought Bubble festival both as representatives of publishers like Avery Hill and Liminal 11 and - in Kat's case - a creator of her own work. Join us!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Comics and Social Justice, with Kayleigh Hearn and Henry Barajas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 53:19


On this week's episode, I'm joined by the reviews manager from Women Write About Comics, Kayleigh Hearn, and the creator of the upcoming La Voz de M. A. Y. O Tata Rambo, Henry Barajas, to discuss the importance of social justice in comics, and the books important to them. Join us!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Spooks and Signs, with Kyle Starks and Jake Hill

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 78:02


This episode is a Halloween Special! Joining me for this very spooky episode is Kyle Starks ("Sexcastle," "Rick and Morty," "Assassin Nation") and Multiversity's own Jake Hill (Mutantversity) to discuss their favorite horror comics!Along the way, we talk about Kyle's new Kickstarter book "Old Head," our joint love for "Locke & Key," the works of Emily Carroll and Junji Ito, and the many reasons why Kyle loves the movies of M. Night Shyamalan (especially Signs). Join us!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

LIVE: Comics and Conventions, with Peter Burke and John Higgins

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 49:00


This week’s episode is a live recording from the Birmingham based comics convention Not Another Comic-Con that I was invited to record back in August. I’m joined by Peter Burke, who’s the founder and organizer of the convention, and John Higgins, an industry legend who’s been a writer and artist on books like "2000AD" and "Rajorjack," as well as being the colorist on books like "Watchmen" and "The Killing Joke."Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Exploring a Fictional World, with Mary Puppo and Mark Romero

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 66:28


Joining me on this week's episode is Mary Puppo and Mark Romero of Attic Door Media to discuss their successful Kickstarter for "Incident Report" #1! This debut issue serves as an entry point into a whole fictional world that Mary, Mark and their friend Brian Sippin have been invested in for many years. This is in part thanks to their regular tabletop RPG games in which they first forged this new superhero universe. We discuss what it's like to make the transition from the tabletop to the page, as well as the ins and outs of "Incident Report" #1 and its Kickstarter campaign. We also deep dive into the books that Mary and Mark love. For Mary, it's Gail Simone's New 52 run on "Batgirl," and for Mark it's "Copperhead" from Image Comics. Join us!Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

The Wicked + The Divine Debrief, with Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 69:57


On this episode, I'm joined by two of the creators of "The Wicked + The Divine" - Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie - to discuss the end of an era. WicDiv first started in 2014, and over the last five years has captivated fans with its exploration of fame, religion, self-image, celebrity, and the inevitability of death. Join us as we take a look back over the series, from its origins all the way through to its bittersweet final issue. We'll also talk about how this series has affected its creators and how they feel now that it's all over. Support That's The Issue by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

Weird Fiction, with Lonnie Nadler and Jenna Cha

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 102:04


On this episode, I'm joined by Lonnie Nadler and Jenna Cha to discuss their new series "Black Stars Above," as well as the weird fiction that influenced their craft. For Lonnie, it's "Providence" by Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows, and for Jenna, it's "Uzumaki" by Junji Ito. Along the way, we also talk about the recipe for good horror, how influntial horror movies can be, the use of creating horror as a form of therapy and catharsis, and much more!Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

Lost in Translation, with Meredith McClaren and Steve Lacey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 65:15


On this week's episode, I'm joined by the creator of the upcoming "Super Fun Sexy Times" Meredith McClaren and co-host of the Fantasticast podcast Steve Lacey, to talk about their love of comics from far and wide. For Steve, it's one of the first comics he ever read: "Asterix in Belgium," and for Meredith, it's one of her favorite Shojo Manga: "From Far Away." Along the way, we'll discuss the good and bad things about reading translated works, the ways in which humor and emotion span all languages, and how to properly convey tricky subjects such as sexuality and relationships for modern audiences. All this and much more!Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

Honesty and Vulnerability, with Nola Pfau and Lucy Sullivan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 79:28


On this episode, Matt is joined by Nola Pfau ("Bun & Tea," Editor in Chief of Women Write About Comics) and Lucy Sullivan ("Barking") to discuss the idea of honesty in comics. Honesty both in the story being told and in the intentions of the creator. Along the way, we talk about Nola's story in the Kickstarter "Bun & Tea," Lucy's upcoming graphic novel "Barking" from Unbound, and the comics they love. For Nola, it's "Uncanny X-Men" #173, by Chris Claremont, Paul Smith, Bob Wiacek, Glynis Wein, and Tom Orzechowski, and for Lucy, it's Domu: A Child's Dream, by Katsuhiro Otomo.Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

Theatricality and Comics, with Dan Watters and Matt Ligeti

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 61:18


On this episode, Matt is joined by Dan Watters ("Limbo," "Deep Roots") and Matt Ligeti (Comicbookyeti.com) to discuss the drama, the poetry and the theatrics of comic books. We take a close look at the upcoming "Coffin Bound" #1, by Dan Watters, Dani, Brad Simpson, and Aditya Bidikar, and discuss the formative comic books of both Dan and Matt. All this and much more!Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

Serialized Mythology, with Tiffany Babb and Ram V

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 67:53


On this episode, Matt is joined by writers Tiffany Babb (“Panel x Panel,” Shelfdust) and Ram V (“Paradiso,” “These Savage Shores”) to explore the idea of superheroes as mythology. We’ll be talking about how these larger than life figures evolve and grow over time due to the nature of serialized storytelling. We’ll also be discussing the comics that they love. For Ram, it’s Darwyn Cooke’s wonderful rendition of “Richard Stark’s Parker: The Score,” and for Tiffany, it’s Marvel’s “Journey into Mystery” #645, which rounds off Kieron Gillen’s Young Loki saga.Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

Feeding the Fame Monster, with Mags Visaggio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 53:44


On this episode of the show, Matt is joined by writer Mags Visaggio to talk about her new series "Marilyn Manor" as well as the nature of fame, the gift and the curse of being in the spotlight. There's also talk of Grant Morrison's career, working through your therapy on the page, and much more!Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more at https://thatstheissue.pinecast.co

Capturing an Era, with Sina Grace and Joe Glass

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 81:28


On this episode, Matt Lune is joined by Sina Grace (Jughead's Time Police, Ice Man) and Joe Glass (The Pride) to discuss the comics that redefined their teenage years. For Sina, it's Ghostworld by Daniel Clowes, and for Joe, it's Generation X by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo. Join us!Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more on the That's The Issue website.

Colors and Letters, with Triona Farrell and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 68:18


On this week's show, Matt is joined by colorist and illustrator Triona Farrell (Crowded, West Coast Avengers) and writer and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou to discuss the importance of colors and letters in comic books. Triona's book choice is Crowded by Chris Sebela, Ro Stein, Ted Brandt, and Triona Farrell. Hass's book choice is Criminal by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and Jacob Phillips.Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more on the That's The Issue website.

Formative Comic Book Memories, with Claire Napier and Al Kennedy

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 89:57


On this episode, I'm joined by Claire Napier (Women Write About Comics, Comics MNT, Shelfdust) and Al Kennedy (House to Astonish podcast) to talk about the comics they loved as children. For Al, it's Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's "X-Men" #2, and for Claire, it's the British comics magazine "Bunty."Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more on the That's The Issue website.

Taking the Joke Seriously, with Steve Morris and John Allison

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 72:26


On this episode, I’m joined by Steve Morris (Comics MNT, Shelfdust) and John Allison (“Giant Days,” “By Night”) to talk about two mini-series that take a pure, simple concept and embrace it whole-heartedly.Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more on the That's The Issue website.

Origins And Endings, with Kate Kosturski and Christa Harader

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 64:24


On this episode, I’m joined by two fellow Multiversity staffers: Social Media Manager Kate Kosturski and writer Christa Harader! We discuss the origins of both Kate and Christa as comic book fans by looking at their favorite comic book endings.Support That's The Issue by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thatstheissueFind out more on the That's The Issue website.

Thought Bubble Special! Season 1 Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 49:18


This month is a shorter than usual episode in which Matt discusses his experience at this past weekend's Thought Bubble Festival in Leeds, UK. Expect a breakdown of the panels, the people and (most importantly) the mountain of books that Matt bought! If you went or if you just wanted to go, then listen along to Matt's thoughts.

"The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins" & "Fantastic Four" #1 Reviews!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 63:34


This month, Matt flies solo! Listen as he deep dives into "The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins" graphic novel! Then, Matt launches the first of his monthly series of "Fantastic Four" annotations this week on MultiversityComics.com, and to celebrate that (and the relaunch of the "Fantastic Four" series from Dan Slott and Sara Pichelli) Matt expands on the article, diving into his own history with the 'World's Greatest Comics Magazine' and looking at the convoluted numbering of Marvel comics over the past few decades!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

The Best Conventions, Exhibitions, And Shows, with Kate Kosturski

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 72:31


Welcome to That’s The Issue, the comic book podcast that gets to know you through the issues that you love! This month, Matt and Wes are joined by Multiversity writer and Social Media Manager Kate Kosturski, to answer the question: What's the best Exhibition, Convention, or Show you've ever been to, and why?Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

The Weirdest Comic Book in your Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 78:26


On this episode, we ask the question: What's the Weirdest Comic Book in Your Collection? Before we dive into all of the responses, however, Wes gets an education from Matt on the mid-'90s UK sensation that is Mr. Blobby, as well as the importance and seemingly arbitrary nature of the illustrious Christmas Number 1. Join us!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Mother Box! A New Gods Podcast Pilot Episode Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 69:34


This week Matt is joined by Paul Lai to continue the conversation started on last week’s Comics Syllabus, about their upcoming new podcast series, Mother Box: A Jack Kirby New Gods Podcast! Whether you’re a new fan or an avid fan, if you want to read the Fourth World Saga along with us, on this, the second part of our pilot episode, we’ll be discussing the issues where it all began, “Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen” #133-135.Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Ram V Returns to Break Down Volume 1 of Paradiso!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 66:58


This week Ram V returns to That's The Issue for a post-game discussion on his Image Comics series Paradiso, now that the first arc is complete. The first four issues are collected in Volume 1: Essential Singularity, which is released on May 16th, so we talk about what it's like to get the first arc under the belt, expectations moving forward and much much more. Join us!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Comic Shops, Diversity, Movie Adaptations and More With Kate Kosturski

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 104:46


This week Multiversity writer and Social Media Editor Kate Kosturski joins Matt and Wes on many, many tangents through the world of comics! We start by continuing the discussion from the last episode about the changing landscape of comic shops and the comics market, before moving into other topics that include the importance of diversity in media, comic book movies, how comics have adapted other media and vice versa, how American remakes of British TV shows are generally a bad idea, Star Trek comics, Doctor Who Comics and much much more. Join us!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Comic Shops Vs Digital Sales, The Changing Landscape of Comics and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 94:45


This week, Matt and Wes are back together again! There’s a lot to catch up on, so the boys cover all the big news from the world of comics and pop culture, such as the closure of Toys R Us and the state of comic shops going into 2018, digital sales and their impact on print, The upcoming New Gods movie from Ava Duvernay, the new Harper Collins imprint from Mags Visaggio and Jenn St Onge, all of the latest creator moves across Marvel and DC, and so much more! Matt also details his trip to the DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super-Heroes at the O2 in London!

Marvel Fresh Start, ECCC, Image Expo and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 93:11


This week Wes is off sick, but Matt is here to catch you up on all the latest comic book news from the industry, including a discussion of Marvel's Fresh Start announcements, ECCC 2018, Image Expo, DC's Black Label and the newly announced Sandman Universe imprint. Matt also reviews Marvel Studios's latest movie Black Panther, as well as "Terrifics" #1 and "Doom Patrol JLA" #1 from DC Comics, as well as "Is This Guy For Real?" from Box Brown and First Second. Finally, Matt discusses his favorite books that dive into the history of the comics industry, including Comic Shop by Dan Gearino, Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe and Supergods by Grant Morrison!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

WWE, Kyle Raynor and Earliest Comic Memories with Lan Pitts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 85:13


This week Wes and Matt are joined by Lan Pitts, Newsarama contributor and one of the writers of the WWE Comics from Boom! Studios. Lan and Wes begin Matt's education of all things wrestling, talking about their earliest experiences with the sport and their fondest memories. Lan also talks about his experiences writing for the official WWE comic and what classic wrestlers and matches he's been writing about. There's also talk about earliest comic book memories, Kyle Raynor's Green Lantern and much more!

Blankets with Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 121:30


Welcome to That's The Issue, the comic book podcast that gets to know you through the issues that you love! This week Wes and Matt are joined by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, host of Strip Panel Naked on Youtube, editor and writer for digital comics magazine PanelxPanel and podcast co-host of Under The Hood! As well as talking about all of his awesome work, he brings with him Blankets by Craig Thompson, one of Hass's favorite graphic novels! Wes and Matt also open the show with a big discussion about Brian Michael Bendis and his future plans at DC Comics, as well as the state of both Marvel and DC moving into 2018. Join us!

That’s The Issue Rebirth Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 95:52


Welcome to That's The Issue, the comic book podcast that gets to know you through the issues that you love!On this week's show, Wes is back! After both Wes and Matt being various levels of ill, they return to catch each other up on all the comics, TV shows and books that they've been enjoying lately, as well as the stuff they've not been enjoying (looking at you Inhumans and Doomsday Clock!) Then, in the second half of the show, Matt and Paul Lai continue their chat from last week's Comics Syllabus podcast! In part 2 of their chat, Matt and Paul discuss the state of the comics industry moving into 2018, as well as their own personal aspirations for their comics reading and writing for the coming year.

That's The Issue Rebirth Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 68:46


Welcome to That's The Issue! This is the very first episode of a brand new era for the show, as it's the first one for Multiversity Comics! This first episode is a little bit of a zero episode if you will. Wes was unable to join me for this inaugural show due to sickness, and my voice has a unique raspiness to it that only comes from some sickness that's plagued me these past few weeks. So instead of diving right into the show proper, this is an episode that brings you up to speed on That's The Issue, as well as letting you peek into the vault by playing some of my favorite clips from past episodes of the show. Enjoy! Theme song: It Feels Good to be Alive Too by Loyalty Freak Music

Ram V Talks Living Cities in Paradiso #1!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 71:55


Welcome to That's The Issue! This Week on the show Wes and Matt sit down with Ram V, writer of the new Image Comics series Paradiso! The book is a dystopian fantasy set in and around a living, newborn city. We chat with Ram about the first issue, the imagery and the influences, as well as discuss at length the concept of a living city and how we all have a reciprocal connection with the places where we live.Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Halloween Special 2017!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 92:22


It's our 2017 Halloween special! Yes, the most spooktacular time of the year is upon us, and to celebrate, we're opening up the doors to That's The Issue Towers, and inviting all our friends to a massive Halloween bash! On the show this week: Wes and Matt invite Nikki Sherman on to talk about the best (and spookiest!) horror comics! along the way the gang are joined by writer Deniz Camp to talk about how horror works in comics, and friend of the show Paul Lai pops in to share his favorite Halloween comic books! Join us, and share your thoughts on your favorite horror and Halloween comics by tweeting the show (@thatstheissue) or emailing the show (thatstheissuepodcast@gmail.com)!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

The Week In Comics October 25th 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 18:50


Welcome to The Week In Comics for October 25th 2017! If you want to know which single issues and trade paperbacks are coming out this week, then listen to me cover the biggest and best new releases for October 25th 2017! In the show I'll be covering my top 5 DC/Marvel releases, my top 5 Indie releases, and then looking at all the best trade/omnibus and collected editions!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Void Trip #1, with Ryan O’Sullivan & Plaid Klaus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 65:51


Welcome to That's The Issue! This week, Matt is joined by Ryan O'Sullivan and Plaid Klaus to discuss their new Image Comics series, Void Trip! Along the way, we'll chat about the importance of characters as windows into a new universe, creating a new sci-fi world, as well as dive into the lives and creative influences of both creators!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

This Week In Comics - October 18th 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 45:02


It's your new favorite podcast within a podcast - This Week In Comics! I've changed the name a little bit, still trying to figure out the format SUE ME! Don't...don't actually sue me. I'm just trying to do a podcast here you guys. Anyway, this is the show that looks at the latest singles, trades and omnibuseseses that are hitting your comic book shelves this week, October 18th 2017! Get in touch with the show, thatstheissue@gmail.com, thatstheissue on Twitter or MattLune on Twitter! What are YOU picking up this week?Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Biggest Comic Book Releases Of October 11th!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 45:04


The hottest new podcast within a podcast is back for a record-breaking second week! That's right, That's The Issue is taking you through the biggest and best comic book releases of the week for October 11th! Listen to Matt take you through the best single issue new releases hitting your local comic book shelves this week, as well as all the trade and omnibus collections coming out too!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Bonus: Inhumans And Other TV Ramblings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 63:39


That's right! It's our very first Bonus Episode! During the recording of our last episode, we went on a massive tangent that allowed Wes to go off on a filter-free rant about Marvel's latest TV Show - The Inhumans. Does he like it? Well, he rants about it, so what do you think? Afterwards, we move onto all manner of TV shows that we're both watching at the moment, including The Walking Dead, Doctor Foster, Arrowverse, Into The Badlands and many, many more. Enjoy!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Marvel Legacy #1 Deep Dive Chat!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 65:07


Welcome to That's The Issue! On this episode, Matt and Wes talk about the Rebirth of the Marvel Universe in the giant-sized one-shot issue Marvel Legacy #1! There's a lot to unpack in this massive issue as the future of Marvel Comics is teased and unveiled and - is it any good? I mean, there's only one page with Ben Grimm on it, two at MOST so you know...how good could it be? Find out with us! Fun!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

New Releases October 4th 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 24:48


Welcome to a brand new segment for That's The Issue! Each week I'll be highlighting the newest releases for the week, and I'll be covering the newest single issues as well as trades - so however you read there's something for you. Enjoy! I definitely want your feedback on this, folks - let me know if you like what I'm doing on Twitter @MattLune or @ThatsTheIssue or email the show thatstheissuepodcast@gmail.com!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Maxwell's Demons with Deniz Camp

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 84:33


Joining Matt and Wes this week is comic book creator Deniz Camp, here to talk about his new book Maxwell's Demons, from Vault Comics! We also talk about the comic book magazine PanelxPanel which Deniz contributes to, and much more!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Action Movies, Secret Empire Omega and the Curio Kickstarter With Ian Mondrick

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 97:21


On this week's show, we get comic book creator Ian Mondrick on the show to talk about his brand new Kickstarter project, Curio! Of course, the road to any good point is filled with a dozen tangents, and this episode is no exception. Along the way, we discuss Action Movies, Alfred Hitchcock Movies, Secret Empire: Omega, the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ad much, much more! Go back Ian's Kickstarter Curio: An Anti-Thematic Anthology NOW.Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Len Wein, DC Metal, Scales & Scoundrels and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 89:47


Welcome to Episode 7 of That's The Issue: the podcast that talks about the important comic book issues! On this week's show, we talk about the passing of comic book legend Len Wein, including his life, his work, and his legacy. We also dive into (finally!) the DC Comics event of the summer: Dark Knights Metal! Finally, we take a good look at the best issue of comics released at least this week: Scales & Scoundrels from Sebastian Girner and Galaad. Along the way, we chat about meeting and interacting with comics creators, and diving into Post-Crisis DC Comics. Join us!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Secret Empire Special: Episode 8 - Wrap Party!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 91:08


It's over! Secret Empire is finally over! Listen to Matt and Wes discuss the final issues of Marvel's massive controversial event, as well as analyzing the story as a whole. They deep dive into its effects on the current comics community and what, if any, legacy it will have. Then, Matt and Wes get into some real talk, not only about their opinions on the current state of Comics Internet, but how it's affecting their everyday enjoyment of their favorite past time. Buckle up, it's a weird ride. If you want to get involved with the conversation you can reach out to me or Wes on Twitter (@mattlune and @geekwholanded respectively) follow and tweet the show (@thatstheissue) or email the show at thatstheissuepodcast@gmail.com.Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Secret Empire Special: Episode 7 feat. SDCC 2017 Coverage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 112:06


It's NerdVana! That's right, San Diego Comic Con 2017 has been and gone, and we deep dive into all the latest news and previews announced over the biggest weekend in comics! We talk about all the best trailers (official and leaked,)as well as all the best announcements from Marvel and DC, including the awesome looking X-Men: Grand Design by Ed Piskor, Thanos by Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw, and The Terrifics by Jeff Lemire, Ivan Reis and Doc Shaner. We also catch up on our coverage of Secret Empire, covering issue 6 of the main run as well as the many (many) tie-ins that have come out since the last show. Also stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear about our plans for the future of the show!Find out more on the That's The Issue website.

Secret Empire Special: Episode 6 - feat. Terrence Sage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 97:20


We're officially halfway through Marvel's major summer comics event, and we#ve brought along a special guest to help us get through the TEN new issues of Secret Empire: Comicosity's Terrence Sage! In this episode we discuss - * Secret Empire #5 * All New Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 * Captain America Steve Rogers #18 * Amazing Spider-Man #29 * Dr Strange #22 * The Mighty Captain Marvel #6 * Occupy Avengers #8 * U.S.Avengers #7 * Secret Empire Brave New World #2 * Secret Empire Underground #1 If you want to get involved with the conversation you can reach out to me or Wes on Twitter (@mattlune and @geekwholanded respectively) follow and tweet the show (@thatstheissue) or email the show at thatstheissuepodcast@gmail.com. Terrence is on Twitter @SageTerrenceFind out more on the That's The Issue website.

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