The Comic Source Podcast

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!  

We are in the middle of the Summer of Superman and this may be the most impactful week for the Man of Steel as his new movie drops. It's probably no coincidence that the DC Comics for the week of July 9, 2025 is packed with great Superman books. Join Jace and Rocky as they break down all the DC titles for the week with the story of the Absolute Universe Superman kicking into high gear as the Omega Men take the fight to Lazarus Corp. Meanwhile Action Comics continues to tell the story of just how Clark, along with Ma and Pa Kent navigated how to best use his burgeoning powers and still keep his identity secret. The final Superman book this week is a standalone story that is perfectly suited to anyone who wants more Superman after seeing the film, Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All, embodies all the best things about diving into a Superman comic with gorgeous art and an awesome story. There are plenty of other great non-Superman related books this week as well, so join the guys to hear about them all.

Jace is joined by the series artist for the self-published title Rise. An intense super hero story focused on more than just action. It is a story that explores what it means to be a hero and even more than that, what it means to be a good person, a man who provides. Many stories have deconstructed what it means to be a super hero or just a hero, but few have done it with the intensity of RIse. Joi as as Ryan talks about the initial designs for the character and series as well as the striking the balance between actions and emotional beats. Also, be sure to go check out the campaign and pledge so you can experience this incredible story and art first hand. 

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of July 2, 2025. Resurrection Man confronts his future self in an incredible philosophic disagreement while the Birds of Prey deal with the fallout of the attack on them by turing the tables on their enemies, We also see how Jo Mullien gets the power of green from Abin Sur, but how Hal Jordan gets the Black Hand remains to be seen. A huge secret that Lady Shiva kept from Cassandra Cain is revealed while it may finally be time for Amanda Waller to face teh consequences of here actions. Join us to hear about all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of June 25, 2025. Also Jace shows off his new statue and the guys talk about the upcoming trip to SDCC 2025. In the books, Superman looks to an unlikely place to get a cure for the Red Kryptonite infection that is fueling his rage, while Lex disappears to parts unknown. Wonder Woman looks for answers in a classic mythological setting, We find out the Spectre has much to do with the origin of Mister Terrific and the Green Lanterns encounter a character new to comics, but who may be familar to DC Animation fans. Plus the History of the DCU starts to unfold in the must-read New History of the DC Universe series. We also get the end of the We Are Tomorrow event but instead of an ending it seems to herald the start of something BIG coming soon in the pages of DC Comics. Join us to hear all about these books and more this week!

Jace is joined by writer Marguerite Bennett and artist Bev Johnson to talk about their new OGN from Papercuts. It's an all new version of Flash Gordon as we meet a young female version of the character. Still full of adventre and action, but with a focus on great characterization, this is a wonderful book for young readers. There's lots to unpack in our chat and the book sp dig into this episode.

Jace and Rocky chat aobut he DC Comics titles for the week of June 18, 2025. A stellar week with some very solid titles. Superman Unlimited #2 picks up right where the first issue left off and things are going to be very challenging for the Man of Steel going forward with Kryptonite ever and a new power that is both a blessing and a curse. Detective Comics gives up a Batman/Penguin Team-up that is both formidable and funny, while the bond that we know exists between Batman and Robin begins to show in Year One. Absolute Flash gives us a glimpse at another Absolute version of a classic Rogues character, but will Wally be up to taking him on? Catwoman continues to be a complex story that may read better as a trade and in New Gods when the refugees arrive on Earth they are met with both empathy and hostility in equal measure until John Stewart takes matters into his own hands. Finally, Krypto is getting a detailed origin like we have never seen before and its a great balance of fun and emotional moments. Join the guys to hear all about these tilles and more this week from DC!

Jace is joined by veteran animation writer Ernie Altbacker to chat about Area 51 Studios. Based on a prose story Ernie wrote a few years ago, this is Ernie's first foray into comics. With the same fun and adventuresome sensibility Ernie has brought to many DC animated adations, Area 51 Studios reveals that the legendary secretive military base is actually a movie studio where aliens show up to create low budget galactic reality shows. With such an out there premise and great art from Josh White, you have the makings of something really special. Considering Ernie's connections in animation, there is every chance this ends up as a TV show so grab your copy before you miss out!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of June 11, 2025. Aquaman continues on his quest to find his lost kingdom and family, we start to see the beginnings of Superman's journey to becoming a hero as Superboy, Batman Dark Patterns lives up to its name. Fire and Ice go to hell and run into a familar face who is not hapy to see them. Trinity starts on a time-travelign adventure, we get a new version of Bane and the Demon shows up in two books, as he may hold the key to the mystery of Memento in Batman and Robin, Join us for our thoughts on these titles and more.

Jace is joined by Allison from FlickDirect to chat with the cast and showrunner of Resident Alien. Lead by the superb Alan Tudyk, the show is returning for it's fourth season with epsiodes being broadcast on both USA and SyFy. This incredibly talented cast makes the most of excellent writing from their team of behind the scenes creatives led by showrunner Chris Sheridan. The result is a perfect blend of drama, comedy and most importantly emotional story telling that has a point. Season Four picks up where the previous season left off with the titular Resident Alien, portrayed by Tudyk, trapped on the moon as a deadly Mantid alien impersonates him on earth. It doesn't take long to get right into the action and heart fans of the series have come to love. Join us to hear some thoughts on the seasons from the cast and how their experience working on the show has been overall. Then be sure to watch every Friday at 11 PM on USA or SyFy for the latest epsiodes. Season Four episode will also be available to stream on Peacock one week after air date.

Jace and Rocky breakdown the DC Comics titles for the week of June 4, 2025. It's a great week with DC Pride 2025 telling a complete story rich with history and character. The Atom Project comes to a very satisfying conclusion. Absolute Green Lantern continues to be a bit of a mystery while Batgirl and Birds of Prey are both jam-packed with action. Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong is back and as fun as ever, while the Secret Six delves into the relationship between Deadshot and Catman. The relationship between Lois and Superman is still being fleshed out but it is clear that Lois feels drawn to this young alien and where her loyalties lie will be a big part of the story. Join us to hear all about these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of May 28, 2025. Absolute Maritan Manhunter and Absolute Wonder Woman solidify that the Absolute Universe is still going strong. The JLU World's Finest Crossover ramps up with just one issue to go. Superman loses it with the Red K boosting his rage and help may come from an unexpected place. Meanwhile in Hell Hal Jordan finds what he is looking for and also runs into an old friend he isn't so happy to see and finally, the first issue of Mister Terrific: Year One exceeds all expectations and is a nearly perfect comic. Join us the guys for the details on all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky chat abotu the DC Comics titles for the week of May 21, 2025. Nightwing forges an alliance with Maggie Sawyer, or does he? Wally West takes control of his life in Absolute Flash though many, many mysteries remain. Speaking of mysteries, the identity and machinations of Elixir remain elusive and as Batman attempts to find answers he discover an interesting an ally. The mystery in Wonder Woman is resolved in time to save Batman, though it seems the murderer will face few if any consquences. Finally in Superman Unlimited we are reminded of just how special Superman is and how much he means to his adoptive planet just in time for catastrophe to strike and it appears the fallout has ushered in a new era for the Man of Steel. Does he have new powers to face this new threat? Only time will tell. Join us for more thoughts on all these titles and more!

Jace is joined by writer David Pinckney to talk about the lastest OGN YA title from the Maverick imprint at Mad Cave Studios. Sarah and Darah; Best Frenemies Forever is a relevant and engaging tale focusing on the drama of high school relationships and the value of family. Join us to hear David's thoughts on the project

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of May 14, 2025. Batman Dark Patterns gives a new rogue for Batman while in Aboslute Batman the true horror of Mister Freeze is revealed. Fire and Ice learn they will have to travel to hell to try and put themselves and their friends back in the right bodies. Supergirl has a solid debut issue and the action in Aquaman keeps ramping up. Meanwhile, Green Lantern Corps gives us a look at some of our favorite Lanterns while a classic villain returns. Join us to hear about all these books and more!

Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics for the week fo May 7, 2025. Absolute Superman introduces us to the Absolute Braniac, the mystery in Absolute Green Lantern continues to unfold while Ted Grant is remembered fondly in JSA. Two-Face comes to an end and we are sad to see it go, Black Canary also ends, but in a very satisfying way. Poison Ivy, The Atom Project and Batgirl are all excellent. Join us to hear about these books and more!

Kevin Shinick — the host and time-traveling detective of the Emmy-winning series Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?, Emmy-winning writer behind Robot Chicken, and celebrated author — is writing and starring in HOST MORTEM. Shinick is joined by artist Damien Torres (Marvel Crisis Protocol), colorist Pippa Bowland (Judge Dredd, Project Cryptid), and letterer Taylor Esposito (Red Hood and The Outlaws). The 180+ page graphic novel is coming soon to Kickstarter from Clover Press, the publisher behind countless acclaimed graphic novels, art books and novels including The Marvel Art Of line of books, Ricardo Delgado's Dracula, Spawn Till You Die: The Fin Art of Ray Troll, and Craig Yoe's Woman & Man+.    HOST MORTEM follows TV hosts, Kevin Shinick (Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?) and Greg Lee (Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?) who are transported to the year 1947 by a time portal at comic con. They soon find themselves enmeshed in a murder mystery involving Humphrey Bogart's legendary noir film The Big Sleep. When one of the stars winds up dead, Kevin and Greg's knowledge of random trivia might be the key to solving this Hollywood caper.    Shinick says, “Between the two of us, Greg and I have hosted a number of game shows. As a result, we have a lot of random trivia floating around in our heads and I always wished I could put that knowledge to better use other than just, “Hey, did you know the singular of spaghetti it spaghetto?” And since we both played fake detectives on Carmen Sandiego (me a time traveling detective and Greg a classic gumshoe detective) I got to wondering how we might fare with an actual murder? The ultimate question being, “Are hosts really smart? Or do they just have the answers?” Lee adds, “The premise of two fake detective game show hosts from the 1990's having to solve a series of real murders in the 1940's seemed like a novel idea so we thought we might be onto something. Now, thanks to Kevin's amazing talent writing comic books and our combined experience with game show shenanigans I get to star alongside my pal in Host Mortem! Which involves time travel, film noir, game show trivia and lots of comedy because, spoiler alert, we're not as good at solving murders as we think.   Jace is joined by Kevin to talk about the project, his love of film noir and the impetus of the project with Greg Lee. Plus Kevin mentions coming up with the perfect title.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of April 30, 2025. It's a fifth week of the month so we get some annuals and specials. In Detective Comics, it's a locked room murder for Batman to solve with the victim begging Batman not to solve his murder at all. Also the latest chapter of We Are Yesterday is in World's Finest Annual with an incredible John Stewart origin story as a co-feature. The Question comes to a very satisfying conclusion with Batman The Last Halloween and Power Company rounding out the week. So join us to hear all about these books and hear about Rocky's adventures at Calgary Fan Expo.

Jace is joined by author Damian Duffy to talk about his recently released graphic novel adaption of Octavia E. Butler's classic science fiction novel, Parable of the Talents. Butler is incredible prescient in her ability to predict the current cultural and political state of the world in 2025, even though her novel was published in 1998. It deals of concepts of personal, religious and economic freedoms as well as Afro-Futurism. With evocative art by John Jennings this adapation faithfully captures the feel fo the prose work. Damian talks about the challenges of adapting such a rich work and gives his thoughts on how Butler was so accurately able to predict the future.

Jace is joined by Al Ewing to chat about Detective Comics 2025 Annual. Al has a locked room murder mystery for Batman to solve in three acts. He talks about collaborating with three different artists, one for each of the chapters. Plus he gets to bring Batman across the pond to his own stompling grounds. The guys also chat about what makes Batman such a versatile character and the incredible roster of villains Batman has. It's a great story and Jace is exceptionally happy that on his first Batman story, Al didn't do the cliched thing and use the Joker.

Jace and Rocky break down a big week of DC Comics for April 23, 2025. We get the second chapter of Hush 2, Power Girl comes to an end and a new arc starts for The Flash. We have two wildly different Green Lantern stories with one full of surprises and action packed and the other trying to find it's footing. Green Arrow continues to be an excellent mix of crime noir and relevant social issues which calls back to a classic era for the Emerald Archer. Metamorpho is wildly fun and engaging with Peacemaker and Harley Quinn close behind. Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Martian Manhunter represent versions of the characters that are closest and furthest away from their main universe counterparts respectively, but both are a joy to experince both visually and narritively. Finally we have two Superman titles that showcase the Man of Steel in two very different stories that are both excellent. One feels like it harkens back to the classic stories of yesteryear and the other is very contemporary, but feels like it will be the classic of tomorrow. Join us to hear about all these books and more!

Jace is joined by Ray Chou to chat about the campaign for the latest issue of Glow. A mix of high fantasy, adeventure and magic it follows a group of young survivors in a post-apocalyptic world as they try to unlock the secrets, power and mystery of Glow. Ancient aritfacts left over from a forgotten age which may hold the key to rescuing the home they fled which has been captured by the evil Stonehand Tribe. Ray talks about they cretive process, some other stories and worlds he has drawn inspiration from, plus how you can get caught up if you haven't read any Glow yet. Join us to learn more and be sure to go and check out the Glow campaign.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics releases for the week of April 16, 2025. We have the end of Challengers of the Unknown as some questions are answered and more are raised. Similarly, Detective Comics reaches the end of its first arc for this era in a very satisfying ending that shows that even in the face of great temptation, Batman has lines he will not cross. Nightwing starts a new arc that brings some personal context to the power vacuum that currentkly exists in Bludhaven, while Batman looks to help Wonder Woman solve a murder on Themiscrya. New Gods, Zatanna and Titans all continue their current stroylines in compelling fashion with gorgeous art. Finally Absolute Flash gives us even more personality for the absolute Rogues and shows just how out of control Wally's power are. It's a great week of DC titles so join us to hear all about these books and more.

Live from WonderCon, it's Mark Waid and Dan Slott in conversation about the Summer of Superman. It all kicks off with the Summer of Superman One-Shot on April 16th, so what can be expected in that story? What's coming in Action Comics? How will the new Superman Unlimited titles fit in with the other Superman books and how is it going to change the nature of Kryptonite and the Daily Planet? All that and more in this episode. Plus why Mark Waid connects with Superboy even more than Superman!

Richard Ashley Hamiltion returns to the show to chat about Scoop Vol 3. Sophie and her mother take a vacation in Cuba to try and get away from the recent chaos in Miami, but as Sophie begins to exhibits powers linked to time travel it's not quite the getaway they'd hoped. Returning home to save a friend she believes is in danger puts Sophie in the middle of the action again. This book is the third volume in the incredibly fun and adventurous Scoop series. Richard talks about the evolution of the characters over the life of the series and how personal the project remains for him. Plus some talk about the move over to Maverick and the re-release of Volumes 1 and 2. There's lots to unpack in this episode so join us!