The Comic Source Podcast

Jace welcomes brothers Inaki and Roy Miranda to talk about their long-gestating story Arcadia. Set in a world where humans are just a memory, mysteries about for the survivors, who are they? Where do they come from? In the ruins of what once was, those that remain awaken in silos with an overwhelming imperative to survive and there are those that help them. Who is the singularity trying to stop them? That is just one of the mysteries to be answered in Arcadia. You can join the Kickstarter campaign now to get a preview of the 12-issue story to come. The preview is a full comic issue with a taste of whats to come. Join us as the Miranda brothers talk about balancing the huge scope of the story with the intimate quality of individual survival for those that are awakening. 

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of September 17, 2025. We see Nightwing make a questionable decision based on a "feeling" that seems like it may coe back to haunt him, Bizarro World is saved in the pages of World's Finest while Power Girl comes face to face with people she least expects. Batman Second Knight continues it's look at the earliest days of Batman as the world is on the brink of a second world war and Absolute Flash has the rogues finally catching up with Wally West, but when they do things don't go how you might expect. Join us for details on all this books and more!

Good As Dead - Release Date: September 17, 2025   Jace welcome David Lapham to the show to talk about Good As Dead. Releasing through Skybound, David works with his long-time collaborator, Maria Lapham to bring an intriguing, fast-paced story to life. It may be set in a small town, but there is big-time drama going on in Port Linden. Long-time tensions between two families in the town are finally coming to a head as a big change to the town's infrastructure is about to take place. Just as that is about to happen, disaster strikes, but who is behind it and why? Filled with interesting characters, Good As Dead exhibits that signature style and character driven story that we have come to expect from these Eisner-award winning team.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of September 10, 2025. It's a big week with tons of titles. Absolute Batman shows Bane's actions possibly starting Bruce's friends down the path to villainy while Dak Patterns continues to look at his early years in Gotham. We also get a chance to see a very different version of Batman as the Gotham By Gaslight era continues in League for Justice. Trinity keeps time-hopping and the Children of the Round Table receive their weapons with both titles very appropriate for young readers. The debut issue of Red Hood shows real potential for the character and the art is amazing. Fire and Ice continue their journey into hell and things take a turn for the worse for Superman as he continues to be exposed to the new forms of Kryptonite. The action and emotion of Green Lantern Corps is superbly balanced while Aquaman has more assertivesness while amongst the trinity than he ever has before, could this hint that he has a big role to play in DC K.O?

Jace welcomes fan-favorite artist J. Scott Campbell and publisher Scott Dunbier to the show to chat about J. Scott's first ever artbook and first ever Kickstarter. For the first time get a chance to see the behind the scenes pieces of Danger Girl art, plus Wildsiders, a never finished project from J. Scott including some never before seen artwork from the unpublished issue #3. Hear from J. Scott and Scott as they talk about what to expect in the campaign, what rewards are available and how detailed the artwork that is included is.

Click HERE to help Jace head to NYCC '25 and cover the Show! - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3D... Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource If you would prefer to listen to these reviews as a podcast, check out The Comic Source on the LRM Online pop culture website - https://lrmonline.com/news/category/t... In this episode we discuss; DC K.O. Bracket Revealed! Winners For Every Match-Up Through The Finals! The Comic Source Jace and Rocky are joined by long-time DC Comics fan Steve to make some bold predictions for the upcoming DC K.O. event. The guys all give their picks for every match up from the first round through to the finals. With varying methods and variables factored in, the picks are sometimes based on facts and sometimes based on feeling, but there all backed up with reasoning, even if those reasons don't make any sense! There are so many intriguing match-ups and it is very interesting to see where the guys end up in the finals based on the 32 fighters from the first round, Will we see a diverse last few rounds or will a consensus form? You gotta join us to find out!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of September 3, 2025. We get a new era of Batman from Matt Fraction and it was tremendously enjoyable. Also the ending of Ressurrection Man: Quantum Karma was very satisfying. Absoulte Superman continues to be the best of the Absolute titles while Poison Ivy reaches it's third anniversary. Tons of action in Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong as you might expect and the heist story in Cheetah and Cheshire shifts into the recruiment phase. It's a great week of DC titles so join us for the details on these books, plus all the other releases dropping from DC this week.

Jace is joined by Lance from Comic Book Keepers for a deep-dive into indie comics. The guys have been running into each other for years at conventions and press rooms but have finally made time to collaborate, sharing their picks for the best indie comics. It's nearly impossible to have a comprehensive list and it will vary accourding to tastes at any particular time, so please keep in mind that these aren't definitive rankings but reflections of what excites them in the moment. Neither Jace nor Lance know what is going to be chosen by the other ahead of time so there is some overlap, soem books the other hasn't even heard of and plenty of honorable mentions. As the conversation unfolds, each choice sparks stories about fandom and collecting — from chasing rare issues, wishing they had jumped on certain series earlier, to meeting creators at cons and discovering new favorites through word of mouth. The discussion stays away from deatiled discussion of story points as they guys want you to experince these titles for yourselves, but the discussion does highlight of what makes independent comics so compelling, the freedom to create without restrictions. The guys share how titles shocked them with bold twists, hit them emotionally in unexpected ways, and reminded them how powerfully art and writing can work together to expand what comics are capable of. By the end, the episode has evolved into more than just a list. It's a wide-ranging exploration of creativity and community, from sweeping epics to quirky experiments, from heartfelt character pieces to wild genre mashups. The variety of choices reflects not only the scope of indie comics but also the personal connections and nostalgia that make them so memorable. What emerges is a love letter to the medium itself — one that invites listeners to discover, revisit, and be surprised by the stories waiting off the beaten path.

Jace welcomes sisters Chanda Bell and Krista Pitts, co-creators, along with their mother, Carol Aebersold, of Elf on the Shelf. They share how their family tradition became a global phenomenon, their unforgettable experience bringing the Elf to San Diego Comic-Con, and how fans everywhere have embraced the magic. We also dive into exciting new projects in the Santa-verse:

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of August 27, 2025. Mister Terrific: Year One continues it's excellent examincation and evolution of the character. The Peacemaker Double feature ends on a high note very reminiscent of the TV show while Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Martian Manhunter continue on an upward trajectory. Superman has a last page that has the gusy speculationg about what comes next and Justice League Unlimited ties in closely to the big Darkseid story that has been building for close to a year. Green Lantern also maintains it's high level of quality in both story and art. Finally, Immortal Legend Batman feels like the perfect balance of fresh and familiar. Join us to learn more about this titles and all the other DC books this week.

Jace welcomes Todd McFarlane back to the show to chat about the upcoming 50/50/50 Program to celebrate the 5oth issues of King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn and The Scorched. Todd talks about the importance of consistency, building variety in the Spawn Universe to welcome in new readers, and why anniversary issues matter to both fans and retailers. He shares details on the special crossover story, unique covers, rare signed variants, and even how you can get some original art from Todd himself!. It's a great conversation about celebrating comics, fandom, and giving back to the direct market that's supported Spawn for over 30 years

Jace and Rocky are back with the DC Comics weekly spotlight. It's a great week in Jace's opinion, but Rocky was less impressed. Absolute Batman make both top five lists with an incredbile origin for Absolute Bane, Absolute Flash also impresses with it's best issue in quite awhile. Jace also thought that Carwoman has it's best issue of the current run, though Rocky remains disconnected with the story which is more of an ensemble than a Catwoman-centric story. New Gods continues to build and the invasion of Earth doesn't feel far off. We have two canine focused stories, Krypto and the lead feature in Detective Comics #1100th issue and Jace ranked them very highly. The other co-features in Detective were also excellent as was the debut issue of Justice League Red, Wonder Woman stays just as divisive as ever with a big chunk of the episode breakign down Tom King's writing style and why so many people may like or dislike it. There are a lot more titles and a lot more opinions in this episode so join us for all the details! 

Jace welcomes Jimmy Palmiotti and Dan Panosian to chat about their upcoming Marvel Knights Punisher title. Punisher is a favorite of both of these veteran creators and they are pushing the envelope with this story, so it is not for the faint of heart. Expect tons of action and a fast-paced story, the kind of story that long-time Punisher fans will love. Jimmy drops some hints that Frank Castle will be in a very difficult spot, almost an impossible situation and he mentions that even he and Dan felt a little bad for putting Castle in such a bad spot. Dan talks about the interesting locales, weaponary and vehicles he gets to draw and it's clear that these guys are having a blast pulling this story together. Join us for a fun chat and be sure to pre-order the book by September 5th! 

Jace welcomes cartoonist Shannon Wheeler to the show. Shannon talks about his career and how he eventually was able to fulfill a dream of doing cartoons for the New Yorker. He also is the creative mind behind the hit comic Too Much Coffee Man. Shannon's current project is the most personal project he has tackled to date as he explores the interesting life led by his father. Not only in terms of the events and choices Shannon's father made, but also how those, choices and expectations affected Shannon and the decisions he made in his own life. Join us for a very interesting conversatioin.

Jace is joined by Adam Huss and Nicole Maines to talk about Truth Man. Truth Man is a well-meaning but over-the-top superhero whose only real “power” is that he can't help but tell the absolute truth at all times. That sounds noble, but in practice it leads to a lot of awkward, uncomfortable, and often hilarious situations where Truth Man blurts out things no one wants to hear. Adam talks about how the comic spun out of a film that was in development but then hit a snag due to the writers strike. Nicole talks about how she became involved in the project and there is pole

Jace is joined by Brian Volk-Weiss from the Nacelle Company. Brian is one of the creatives minds behind Nacelle and it's properties such as The Toys That Made Us, The Movies That Made Us and more. The guys chat about the Nacelle Company exhibiting at a booth during SDCC for the first time, sharing the joy and connection of the toys & shows or our childhood and Bringing Biker Mice From Mars to a new generations of fans. Biker Mice is back and more relevant thant ever with a new series currently coming out monthly from Oni Press, written by Melissa Flores with art by Daniel Gete. Also in production for a new animated series that is hopefully coming next year, join us to learn more about the comic and animated series and the Nacelle company in general

Jace welcomes Todd McFarlane, Daniel Henriques and Jonathan Glapion back to the show. Daniel and Jonathan are continuing to expand the mythos of the Spawn Universe with their Curse of Sherlee Johnson series. To add to the excitement, for the first time in 25 years, Frank Miller is returning to the Spawn Universe to do a cover for issue #3. Additionally, Todd McFarlane has done a B&W 1:25 variant of the cover with him inking over Frank Miller. The guys talk about the joy of collaboration and how leaving other members of the creative team space to flex their creative muscles leads to the best comics. Daniel tells us how he brought Frank on to do a cover and Todd talks about inking over Frank. Jonathan mentions setting their story in hell and the unique challenges that comes with. It's a great conversation so join us!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of August 13, 2025. We get 4 more varieties of Kryptonite, Fire and Ice face their worst fears in hell, Aquaman faces Dagon but it might just be the start of his battle. The emotions have been drained out of the universe and the Lantern Corps turns to unexpected allies for help. We find out who the mysterious figure who is that has been watching the Kents while Momento's full plans stand revealed. Finally in the Elseworlds tale, we find out the true villain of the Krptonian age who is more feared than Lex Luthor. Join us for details on these books and more.

Jace welcomes Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing back to the show to chat about Star Trek. The guys start off by looking back on the second act of their Star Trek run specially for the two big events that took place during it, Day of Blood and Lore War. Their is plenty of talk about legacy, emotion and character with Lore and Kahless specifically. Then the discussion pivots to the new era of Star Trek that will be the setting for The Last Starship. A Star Trek story set farther into the future than any Star Trek story has ever explored. It is a darker universe following the catastrophic event known as The Burn, wherein all dilithium has become enert and 96% of Starfleet personal, along with trillions of citizens galaxy-wide, have lost their lives due to this unforeseen occurence. Into the chaos of these events, perhaps the most legendary Starship captain of all time, James T. Kirk, will return. It's a wonderful place for someone who has never read Star Trek to jump on, just as it will excite long-time readers with a tone that Star Trek hasn't explored much in the past. There is incredibly textured art by Adrian Bonilla and to hear Jackson and Collin tell it, he is as passionate about Star Trek as they are, so expect great things artistically. Final Order Cut-Off for The Last Starship is August 18th, so let your comic shop know that you want a copy and be ready when it arrives in shops on September 24th.

Jace is joined by the incredibly talented artist Lewis LaRosa along with Hunter Gorinson and Warren Simons to chat about Lewis's art book, Carbon Based. Lewis is one of the most detailed artists working in comics today and he sacrifices none of his innate sense of storytelling when rendering his linework with such exquisite texture. Join the guys as they chat about Lewis's journey from his earliest work at Marvel to his comeback with Valiant and bringing all that work together in one volume. Lewis also talks about his evolution and how he continues to strive to improve. The book also contains essays from many of the collaborators Lewis has worked with over the years. There is no doubt this is a must-have for any fan of Lewis's work and comics in generall.  

Jace welcomes writer Jim Zub to talk about Conan the barbarian as he begins his third year writing the adventures of Robert E. Howard's classic hero of the Hyborian Age. Jim talks about creating the balance between the classic prose of Howard's stories while still drawing from the classic Bronze Age of Conan stories. Regardless of which era of Conan is your favorite, there is something for everyone here. Jim has been building to the Scourage of the Serpent event for awhiile and Conan is going to be challenged as he never has been before, but that is only the beginning of what what Titan has planned for Conan for the remainder of 2025. We are also getting a fully painted issue #25. Also Jim hints at a brand new villain coming soon, Join us to get caught up on all things Conan.

Jace is joined by George Northy to talk about Yuletide, the upcoming three issue series from Oni set in the fiction town of Christmas. As it's name suggests, the town of Christmas is indeed in love with Christmas, but not all it's residents want to celebrate the holiday. When events lead to the reappearnce of many Yuletide monsters of myth, it is up to the young residents of Christmas to find a way to defeat them and prevent save both their town and the holiday season of Christmas. George chats about the recent announcement of the story being optioned for an animated or live-action feature, finding the voices fo the characters and the incredible art of his collaborator and the series artst, Rachele Aragno.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of August 6, 2025. Batgirl fights alongside her newfound brother while Poison Ivy makes a brutal decision possible fueled by the revelation of consequences from a past decision. The Birds of Prey make a final play to free Barda and speaking of final, the outcome of Jon and Jay's relationship is revealed in Secret Six #6. Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong has next level art and the same all-out action we have come to expect from the series. Meanwhile Resurrection Man has entire past explained so that it all makes sense and it is brilliant storytelling from Ram V. Absolute Superman has an incredible betrayal revealed while the incredible restraint Superman shows is a prime example of what makes him a hero. It's a great week of books so join us for all the details. Plus our rankings of all the books, a run down of what collections are dropping this week and a live opening of Fleer Brilliant Superman cards!

Iron Man and His Awesome Friends - Debuts on Disney Jr. on August 11th and airs on Disney+ the following day. Jace is joined by James Eason-Garcia, co-executive producer and story editor for this new cartoon aimed at a preschool audience. There's plenty there for older fans also. The guys talk about the choice to surround Tony Stark with other heroes who are just as intelligent as him and how they all have a unique look and power. This cartoon origins are somewhat rooted in the successs of Spidey and His Amazing Friends, but it stands all on it's own with endearling versions of familiar characters and their dog Gamma who will steal your heart. Join us to learn more.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of June 30, 2025. It's a fifth Tuesday of the month so we get tons of Annuals, a Special and even an anthology. The anthology collects a ton of Superman family stories that are quite diverse in tone and a couple of them have what may the next up and coming artists at DC. The Long Halloween continues with some great art in it's own right and the ending of Gotham City Sirens is very satisfying. The Nightwing Annual gives us the origin of Olivia Pearce and Justice League Dark Tomorrow stars a mysterious time traveler who is working to stop the Omega Energy from destabilizign time. Finally the Titans Annual is an absolute masterclass character piece starrint Donna Troy and a must-read for any DC fan.

Jace is joined by writer Timmy Heague to chat about the most unlikely of crossovers! Archie Andrews is entering the world of Minor Threats. When Sabrina the Teenage Witch hatches a scheme to recover a powerful magical artifact from Twilight City, many of the students from Riverdale High are caught up in her plans. What will happen when Frankie Follis, aka Playtime mistakes Archie and the rest of the Riverdale gang for her new henchmen? Join us as Timmy shares how he joined the project, balancing these two universes which are very different in tone and teases what's to come.

RELEASE DATES -  Murder Podcast - Sept 10, 2025 Voyeur - Sept 17, 2025 No Place - September 2025 Roots of Madness - Oct 1, 2025 Deluge - October 8, 2025 October 29,2025 Arcadia - TBA     Visit the Ignition Press Website Follow Ignition Press on Bluesky Follow Ignition Press on Facebook Follow Ignition Press on Instagram Follow Ignition Press   Jace got a chance to chat with the executive team behind the new publisher Ignition Press. Their motto is " Doing things Differently" and it is clear from their presence at SDCC 2025, creator feedback and the incedible quality of their initial titles that they are living to that adage. Focused on giving creators the time to give their best iteration of stories both narratively and artistically, the launch titles coming throughout the remainder of the year certainly reflect the quality that comes from taking their time. With events at SDCC not just foced on industry insiders, but also the fans, Ignition Press is strving to build an egaged community of readers also. Finally, in addition to the creative timelines which allow them to actively market their books to help retailers, Ignition Press also has several other initiatives to help the direct market as well. Join us to hear about the launch titles and so much more in this chat.

Jace joins Robert Kirkman and David Finch at the press room for Skinbreaker at SDCC 2025. This is a project that is over 7 years in the making. The success Robert has had with other long-term series such as Walking Dead and Invincible has allowed this project to unfold at a slower pace and give David the chance to take his time and put as much detail into the art as he wanted. Plenty of talk about the process, detail and collaboration as well as the decision to release the project as single issues rather than the initial over-sized one-shot originally planned. The creators were a bit cagey about details of the story, but only because they want the story to be discovered by the audience on its own.

Jace sits down with Phillip Kennedy Johnson at SDCC 2025 to chat about his upcoming series, Adventures of Superman: Book of El. A lot of the ideas in the book are going to be a continuation of what we got in Phillips Action Comics run as well as building on the foundations we got in his Future State Superman stories. We will see the return of the Super-Twins Otho & Osul and we will get 2 text pages from the Book of El itself in each issue. Can't wait to see Phillip bring more of his incredible world-building talents to Superman. Also, the guys touch on Phillip's excellent Batman & Robin series which is, in a way, the most personal project Phillip has done. Being the father to a son himself, he is doing an incredible job of exploring the dynamic between Bruce and Damian while still delivering a fantastic story with deep roots into the Wayne family. Plus the Gotham City Irregulars! Can they get a mini-series of their own ASAP? Join us for all the fun.

Jace chats with comic creator Phillip Sevy live from the floor at SDCC 2025 about his current Mad Cave Studios Project with Eliot Rahal, Don't Forget Your Briefcase. A crazy story where the briefcase containing all the nuclear launch codes for the United States is lost. Tons of action in the first issue, a big plot twist at the end and more to come after a great first issue. Phillip chats about his collaboration with Eliot and how his creative process changes based on whether he is writing a story, drawing it or both. Join us for the quick chat and be sure to pick up Don't Forget Your Briefcase!

Jace sits down with writer Mark Waid to talk DC Comics at SDCC 2025. Mark is writing a ton of books for DC currently, too many to cover in their brief chat. The guys do touch on Justice League Unlimited and how it ties into DC KO. Plus Mark reveals just what Mister Terrific and the time-displaced "shadow: heroes will be up to during the event. When it comes to story & collaboration, Batman & Robin Year One is a dream project for Chris Samnee and Mark talks about the importance of bringing emotion to that story. Mark also discusses his love of working in different time periods and having a mix of projects that tie in closely to the overall universe but also having books that stand on their own, such as what he is building in Action Comics as we see Clark and the Kents learn what it means to be Superboy and grow into Superman. Finally the guys finish up talking about Mark's return to The Flash with Christopher Cantwell and how Impulse is living up to his name. There's a ton packed inot this chat so don't miss it.

Jace joins Mad Cave Studios CEO/CCO  Mark London live from their booth on the floor of SDCC 2025 to chat about how the con went, winning an Eisner and continuing to build a community around Mad Cave titles and creators. The guys also give a little peek behind the scenes on how important SDCC is in terms of meeting with creators and building out future projects and plans. Mad Cave is an up and coming studio that has really grown in the past few years, but continues to push and it's clear they won't rest on past success. In short, it's a publisher you should be paying attention to.

Jace welcome Joe Harris back to the show while at SDCC 2025 for a quick chat about Past Time. Henry Hayes is an extremely talented ballplayer with a monsterous secret, but that won't stop his quest to make the big leages. One of the best things about the series is that Henry is neither a hero nor a villain, but at times both and neither. An intriguing tale about dreams and what we will do to accomplish them, even if the choices we make may seem inhuman. Check out our chat with Joe and be sure to pick up the series.

Jace catches up with Jeremy Adams at SDCC 2025 to talk all things Green Lantern and Aquaman. They discuss current events in Green Lantern with all the emotions being shut off and how three artificial beings may be the key to restoring the emotional spectrum. Plus plenty of Kyle Rayner talk about all the fans of the definitive Green Lantern of the 90's. We find out about the cause of Kyle's recent instability, how he can still channel the power of a White Lantern and the "death-blossom" power that comes with it that leaves him very vulnerable if he uses it. Also a ton talk about Aquaman who we know will play a major role in DC KO. Is Aquaman one of the most powerful heroes in the entire DCU? What do you need to know about Aquaman BEFORE you dive into DC KO? Listen in for all the details!

Jace attended the Energon Universe Press Room at SDCC 2025 and presents the coverage in it's entirety. He gets a chance to chat with Joshua Williamson, Sean Mackiewicz, Robert Kirkman and Daniel Warren Johnson. They talk about where the Energon Universe has been and where it's headed. The crossover between toy, cartoon and comic book stories and so much more. Listen in and be sure you dive into the Energon Universe if you haven't already!

Jace chats with writer Christopher Condon at SDCC 2025 about his Oni One-Shot, The Goddamn Tragedy. A brutal western tale drawing inspiration from real-life stories of catastrophe and deprivation such as the Donner Party and classic horror stories like The Shining, the story explores idea of family and trust and what happens when those you should trust the most turn on you and leave you no way out. Plus the guys touch on the difference in writing a One-Shot versus a serialized narrative. Listen in and be sure to pick up The Goddamn Tragedy.

Jace chats with Gus Rios, veteran heavy metal musician about bring Zartan to life. Gus is a lifelong fan of the G.I. Joe franchise and the perfect choice to portray the leader of the Dreadknoks, He talks about his love of the franchise and how much joy it has brought him over the years. The Cold Slither concert was a sold out affair and Gus gets candid about the overwhelming emotions of the show and how it felt to bring one of his favorite characters to life. It is easy to see that Gus was humbled by the resception and very grateful for all the fans that turned our for the show and came by his booth at SDCC 2025. The guys also touch on the Cold Slither album available now on Spotify & Apple Music and how it all came together for Gus. Listen in and be sure to check out the awesome Cold Slither album.

Jace chats with Roman Dirge, the creator of Lenore, the cutest little dead girl at SDCC 2025. Roman is returning to writing Lenore for the first time in seven years. The Titan Comics series Lenore: The Time War brings some sci-fi shenanigans to the world of Lenore and Roman talks about his love of the genre. The guys also touch on how Lenore would fit into other mediums. Listen in and be sure to pick up Lenore.

Jace has a quick chat with writer Ben H. Winters at SDCC 2025. Ben is an award-winning novelist, television writer and has written several plays also, Benjamin from Oni Press is his first foray into comics and it is an impressive debut. Ben talks about the main idea behind the series and how it examines ideas of identity and exisitence. Plus, some thoughts on just what makes the comic medium so special and the perfect way to tell this story with incredible art from Leomacs. The first two issues are out and issue #3 drops August 20th.

Jace catches up with Nicole Maines at SDCC 2025 regarding her Secret SIx series. They chat about the triangle that is Jon, Jay and Dreamer, whether Jay will go full villain and the dynamic between Catman and Deadshot. There's lots to breakdown and Nicole comments on a lot of it including the nods to the beloved Secret Six run from Gail Simone. Plus Nicole teases a new story coming later this year.

Jace and Rocky chat about their entire convention experience for San Diego Comic Con 2025. A day by day recap of the events, parties, panels, creators and more! Recorded Sunday night at the hotel with the convention fresh in their admittedly exhausted brains, the guys chat about what they did, who they saw and what they loved about this year's mega pop culture convention. It's a great peek into what makes San Deigo Comic Con so special and why every comic fan should try to attend at least once. 

Jace sits down with Matt Fraction at SDCC 2025 and talks about Batman. Matt touches on how he was approached for the job and whether he had a Batman tale he always wanted to tell. Plus they touch on Gotham City and how Matt sees it versus how it's been depicted for the last decade plus, which actually lead to Matt creatign a map of Gotham and it's neighborhoods. Also, since it wouldn't be a Batman comic without the incredble villains that Batman faces time and again, the talk touches on the Batman Rogues as well. Perhaps the most intriguing things about this take on Batman from Matt may be the return of the grey and blue costume along with exploring the relationship between Batman and Bruce Wayne.

Coming later this year, American Caper is a crime fiction series from the Head Writer & Creative Director behind the incredible popular and immersive worlds of the Grand Theft Auto Franchise, Dan Houser. Presented by Dark Horse Comics, Houser along with Eisner-Award winning artist David Lapham with finishes by Chris Anderson and colored by the extremely talented Lee Loughridge, the series is being produced by Grand Theft Auto veteran Lazlow who is contribution additional writing as well. Planned for 12 issues with the first being released on November 12th, Jace sat down with David and Lazlow at this year's San Deigo Comic Con, where American Caper had a big presence at the Dark Horse booth, and spoke to the two creators about the series, what fans can expect and how comics can reflect real-life while allowing an enormous amount of creative freedom. Listen in to the interview and don't forget to pre-order a copy of issue #1 before October 15th.

Red Sonja, the classic fiery red-haired warrior, is having quite a moment in 2025. With a feature film set to release on August 15th and a new comic book series, Sonja Reborn, launching on August 6th, it's time for a whole new generation to discover this fierce character. Jace is joined by Luke Lieberman to talk a bit about the film, its cast, and the plans for Red Sonja at SDCC 2025. Luke has long been involved with the character, having served as her steward for many years. This entails shepherding her through various projects, such as the upcoming film, but also in comics. On that front, just before the film is released, Dynamite is launching a new series written by legendary comics writer Christopher Priest. It will be a great jumping-on point for fans who may have never read about Sonja's adventures in comic form before. There's plenty in the series for longtime Red Sonja fans as well — not the least of which is artist Alessandro Miracolo's gorgeous linework. Check out the episode for more details, including SDCC plans!

Jace and Rocky dive into the DC titles for the week of July 23, 2025 before heading off to Comic Con. As Jace mentions, many times the books that drop the week of SDCC get a bit lost in the noise but be sure you don't sleep on this week's books. Mr Terrific Year One continues his brilliant journey from observing on the sidelines to becoming a hero and Superman has a last page guest star reveal that you have to see to believe. Green Lantern ends with the Lanterns backed into a corner and Green Arrow remains grounded and amazing. Join in to learn about all this week's books.

Jace chats with Sci-Fi author S.G. Blaise about her book series, The Last Lumenian. To simply call it Sci-Fi sells the series short though. Drawing inspiration from beloved properties like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Indiana Jones, to name a few, this incredible immersive world blends many elements of well-known pop culture hits to bring a flavor that is uniquely it's own. S.G. touches on the origins of the series, talks about her extensive and exhaustive work building the foundation for the series and how she keeps a balance between, action, adventure and romance.   Plus, S.G. talks about the first foray into another medium for her universe with the Hollow Healer animated feature debuting its trailer at SDCC 2025. Additionally, there will be a special fan activation showcasing the Hollow Healer as well as a booth were you can meet S.G, get her autograph or even buy books from the series you may be missing. Also, SDCC would not be complete for fand of The Last Lumenian without as panel. Details for all the events are below and be sure top visit the website and sign up for that newsletter!   Booth information - #2020, exclusive cover of the Hollow Healer comic and animated poster are available for purchase. World debut of the Hollow Healer Trailer to be shown oin Thursday,.   Off-Site Activation - Thursday, July 24 at Sidebar Nightclub (536 Market St). From 12pm-4pm with S.G. in attendance form 12-1 PM   Panel - Friday, July 25, “Worlds Collide” 4pm-5pm in the Marriott Marquis Grand 11 & 12, Panelist include S.G. Blaise (Lilac Grove Entertainment), David Baxter (Larger Than Life Prods), Lesley Worton (Tongal), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat), Kris Longo (Modern Fanatic/Panick Publishing).

Jace is joined by director Ashley Maria to talk about her fil Super Human Anxiety. It is an entry into both the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival and the San Diego International Film Festival at Comic Con.Ashley is an Emmy-nominated and DGA award-winning director, writer, and producer. She's known for creating both comedy and horror films as well as content that addresses pressing social issues. Ashley's portfolio includes a range of funny (and fun), scary, musical, and impactful films with superheroes, singing neighbors, and screaming television characters — to highlight a few! Join the conversation to learn about the story behind the Super Human Anxiety film and how Ashley hopes to expand the story in the future. Also if you are going to be attending SDCC 2025, you can go see the film yourself in person, just check out the screening details below.   WHEN: July 26 – 27, 2025.   Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival 2025 on Saturday July 26, 2025 @ 1:40pm in the Action/Adventure Block, Marriott Grand Ballroom 6 San Diego International Children's Film Festival at Comic-Con on Sunday July 27, 2025 @ 1:45pm in Room 9.

Fandom is one of the biggest names in pop culture. Covering all aspects of gaming, film and TV it is the place to go for tons of community driven content by fans themselves. Looking for a place to find fans of the same things you love? The Fandom website is the place to go! In addition to their online presence Fandom host many events throughout the year for fans to gather and celebrate their love of pop culture. One of the biggest events on the calendar is their party held at San Deigo Comic Con every year. Zach Michaels, event coordinator for Fandom, joins the show to chat a little bit about the party, what makes Fandom so special and how you can still get tickets to this SOLD-OUT event. Every year at SDCC, the Fandom party is THE place to be, so listen in for all the details.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of July 16, 2025. It's a fantastic week with New Gods starting to build the drama and mystery. Zatanna comes to a satisfying conclusion while Krypto survives a bad situation in his early years in his comic and confronts the Toyman in his later years in Superman Unlimited. Nightwing teams up with an unexpected ally and Wonder Woman defies orders and heads to a very interesting location to rescue friends. Plus more early stories of Jason Todd and Dick Grayson in their respective titles. So join us to hear about all these titles and more!

Jace and Rocky give their thoughts on Superman, the highly anticipated DC film which kicks off the James Gunn " Gods and Monsters" era. The guys start with with spoiler free thoughts about the film overall and their veiwing experiences. With many people calling this film the most "comic book-y" movie they have ever seen, just what does that mean and how do the story, pacing, characters and setting of Superman play into that feeling. Then it's time to pause the episode and go see Superman youself if you haven't yet, because the deep dive into character, plot and story beats begins! Superman, Lex, Lois and Jimmy are all discussed individually and compared to their comic book counter parts. The same is true for The Justice Gang, Ultra Man, the Engineer and even Superman's parents, both real and adoptive. Of course no full review would complete without thoughts in Krypto and even Supergirl is touched on. It's not all high praise as fair criticisms about for plot and story choice with a few theories for what Gunn may have made certain decisions and how they could lead into future stories. It's a SUPER-sized episode so dig in!

Jace is joined by writer Brian "Smitty" Smith and artist Marz Jr to chat about the Sybound Comet book, Transformers Worst Bot Ever. This is Transformers as you have never seen them before. The Gen One characters are definitely recognizable, but there is over-the-top characterization and laugh out loud humor. The guys chat about the challenges in adapting such well-known characters but putting their own spin on it both narratively and visually. This is such a fun book and great for readers of all-ages. If you are trying to get your younger ones to read, this is a great gateway book to get them excited about comics and reading! Join us to hear all about it!