THWIP: A Comics Podcast

In February Andrew tries to turn the show into an X-men podcast, we go to bat for our boy Donny Cates against Venom shippers, and crown our other boy Chip Zdarsky winner of the month for Daredevil!

New Show, Who This? We launch Season 3 with an all-new, all-different format sure to amaze! We touch on some of the biggest Comicbook news stories from January, share what we read, and crown Conan the Barbarian Winner of the Month!

Well, we did it! Season two comes to an end here with our special holiday-themed year in review. We discuss our favorite comics from the year, what surprise hits came out, and the books that really let us down. If you make it to the very end we talk about what to expect out of season 3, coming early 2019!

In this issue, Arya brings us an indie comic from Image, New World, with some serious Judge Dread vibes. Andrew sings the praises of Bryan Hill's run on Detective Comics and Link proves that Detective Chimp can do #moremagicthanstrange in Justice League Dark. We all realize that Venom may actually be better than Watchman, and quickly realize that "the brains" of our 5 man team was a no-brainer.

In this issue, Arya regales us with the tale of 12 Angry Men, Batman style. Andrew realizes that the "biggest cash grab" in comics (Infinity Countdown) might actually turn into a good event, and Link tells us why we should come back around on Avengers. Magic order may have "missed the mark" according to reviewers, but the sales numbers and our review say otherwise. Stick in till the end to hear us debate who the best leader in comics is for our ideal 5 man squad.

In this double thick double week issue Arya talks about Darth Vader's best Captian Morgan impression, Andrew hopes that Amazing Spider-Man isn't trolling us, and Link takes two full segments to write a love letter to Donny Cates (Death of Inhumans and Cosmic Ghost Rider). We also start our multi-episode team building special segment!

In this issue THWIP does brunch! We also talk about a new run on Detective Comics, Spider-Man acting heroicly, and the intimate details of a little mystery going on in madripoor. Don't miss our discussion of Cate's run on Venom!

In this issue, Arya talks about DP Charming! Andrew nerds out over the mention of Caitlyn Fairchild in Wildstrom #14 and Link finds a kindred spirt in Dan Slott’s depiction of Tony Stark in Iron Man #1. The Man of Steel wins the week as Andrew is forced to talk positively about Superman and the crew debates what we would do with one of the infinity gems.

This issue Arya lets us know that “God is Coming” in Venom, Andrew freaks out about the reforming of the Council of Reeds, and Link talks about a whole bunch of hammers and a Phoenix Wolverine in Thor. The first comic to come out of Netflix, Magic Order, wins the week and we discuss if it’s nessasary to read comics before writing them.

In this extra thick issue, we celebrate Spider-Man 800! Arya talks about Green Arrow's return to form, Andrew shows us that Brian Wood can still write a damn good Viking story with Sword Daughter, and Link continues on his descent into madness with another Hunt For Wolverine tie-in. Tom King's Joker steals the show in our winner of the week, Batman!

Tyion ends his run on Detective Comics as the gang fights off OMAC from Legends of the Hidden Temple. Andrew talks the indie Skyward and Link tells us about a time Chip Zdarsky's Spider-Man. Mystery in Madripoor leaves little to the imagination as our winner of the week and we debate how many Storms is to many Storms.

Arya tells us how Booster Gold’s adventure ends, Andrew picks a new favorite X-men comic, and Link lets us know that Cable’s stand alone has gone full 90s. Jason Aaron’s second showing on Avengers is much better and we answer the question if comic book weddings are anything other than gimmicky.

In this issue Arya talks about the start of No Justice, Andrew picks a comic featuring Gwen and Link continues to throw money at the Hunt for Wolverine with Adamantium Agenda. Venom comes out as the surprise winner of the week and thank Santa (Greg) for saving us some free comics. RIP Lois Lane.

Arya gets to say “I told you so” in Astonishing X-men, Andrew explains how Rouge becomes an all power demon cyborg angel in the last issue of Rouge and Gambit, and Link ruins the all X-Men theme by talking about Aaron’s first crack at Avengers. Part two of “The Gift” is our winner of the week and we discuss if a comic’s setting can be to really in our ending topic.

Arya abandons Link and Andrew to their own devices. If you were expecting a much shorter show...you’d be dead wrong. We discuss Spectacular Spider-Man, Dr. Strange Damnation, and the Hunt of Wolverine. SPOILERS for Infinity War close out the show.

It might be Action Comics 1000th issue, but it's issue number 3 for us! Arya talks about Batman: Creature of the Night, Andrew highlights a new indie comic Skyward, and Link brings the pre-Jason Aaron era to a close by talking Avengers. Tom King wins the week by turning Batman into a Booster Gold comic and we all celebrate Action Comics by talking about our favorite parts of issue 1000.

In our second issue, Arya gets us hyped for Flash Wars, Andrew talks about Domino’s birthday party, and Link recounts Doctor Strange’s wild night in Vegas. Cap does the most Captain America thing ever in our winner of the week, and we play a terrible on air game of traps and buzzwords.

We’re back and we know you missed us! We talk about our favorite comic stories from the break in this kick off to season 2!

Something wicked this way comes... season 2.

The End. Of season 1!

In this issue, Arya gives in to the X-Men fever, Spectacular Spider-Man continues to be the best Spiderman story out there, and the Unworthy Thor makes it rain blood. Secret Empire sees Cap driven to the edge and we talk about producing our own TV shows.

In this issue the Flash is into some weird s***, Jean Grey and Thor LARP with an army of orcs, and Darth Vader brings his space war to the door step of the last Jedi. The Defenders plus Frank Castle is everything we ever wanted and we talk about some of the most significant deaths in all of comics!

In this issue the Justice League "gets good" as we learn that Mera was our favorite DC character all along (at 15:05), X-men Gold hits it's stride again with a serial killer loose in the mansion (at 21:35), and the Ironfist brings the Tournament of the Seven to an epic conclusion (at 30:51). We continue to be blown away as the War of Jokes and Riddles begins in earnest (at 38:40) and we all share our favorite Spider-Man moments to get hyped for Homecoming (at 57:12)! Other Topics: Jim Lee variant covers at 9:30 Mary Jane ditches her own wedding at 58:58 Spiderman and Deadpool go to a strip club at 1:01:00 Gwen Stacy Dies at 1:05:10 Spiderverse at 1:08:21 Spiderman stops a train at 1:10:15 The Return of Peter Parker in Superior Spiderman at 1:13:11

This issue Andrew's favorite DC character makes an appearance in Detective Comics, Jean Grey has a heart to heart with Namor, and The Defenders continues to be our favorite Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, and Ironfist comic. Also, we finally learn who the traitor in the resistance is as Steve Roger's strikes back in Secret Empire. Play along with us in the Special Topic as we try and guess some...lessor know villains.

In this issue we start off with a few words from a very special guest! Arya talks Darth Vader, the new Spider-Man Series goes back to the basics, and we learn who is the War Thor. The War of Jokes and Riddles blows us away and we take a few moments to look back at a year of DC Rebirth!

This issue we dive into the prelude to DC's "August" event with Dark Days of the Forge, talk about a surprise appearance from two of our favorite X-men ladies, and get excited over the first issue of Defenders. Secret Empire continues it's winning streak and we finish out BattleWorld with Silver Surfer vs Odin!

This issue we talk about Batman taking a huge romantic step forward with Catwoman, Kate Bishop's next big case, and the end of the Nova miniseries. Listen to Link butcher the "Spacewars" universe with our winner of the week Darth Vader. Also we narrow down the field of combat to two.

In this issue we see Superman dine and dash at Bruce Wayne's 5 star restaurant, Quintin Quire and the rest of everyone disagree over the merits of mass murder, and cable making his grand return to the world of stand alone comics. Secret Empire rings in the winner of the week for a third time with a big hail hydra, and we visit battleworld once again on our quest to crown a champion.

In this issue we talk about what crippled Bruce in the Batman Beyond universe, Jean Grey coming to terms with the Phoenix (and Quentin's psychic gun) and Vic-Von-Doom putting Riri in her place. Seven to Eternity gives us another mind blowing twist on its way to being our winner of the week and we dive into the fights of Round 3 of Battle World!

This issue Link goes to Logan Noir! We talk about Flash's run in with Dr. Manhattan, Swampthing and Batman's buddy cop team up, and the second to last issue of God Country. To the surprise of no-one we hail hydra for our winner of the week. Also get ready for Battleworld part 2!

This issue we celebrate 20 episodes! We talk about All Star Batman's take on Alfred, Old Man Logan returning to the wastelands (for good?!), and Scott and Jean reigniting their spark in X-men Blue. Friend of the show Infamous Ironman pays the Avengers a visit and we start our multi-episode battle royale! Follow along here: http://challonge.com/aabattleworld

This issue we discuss the most brutal of Savage Things, Jean Grey getting a visit from an old friend, Kitty Pryde continuing to be a badass in X-Men Gold, and a big Hail Hydra for Secret Empire #1. Also...something crazy happens at the end!

This issue we talk Flash's adventures on the cosmic treadmill, Batgirl being dumped via intern, and Old Man Logan experiencing his past lives. Logan also makes a big splash in X-Men Gold and we talk about robbing a bank.

This issue Arya gets lost in the woods! Link and I discuss the beginning of the end for the Marvel Universe as we know it, our old pal wizardo, and some stuff with think Arya would of liked.

This issue SEVEN TO ETERNITY RETURNS! Also we talk about a new image comic Rose, X-men Blue, and Weapon-X. They are pretty good as well, and we get one step closer transforming this podcast to an all X-Men affair.

This issue we get Savage with some Things, see Captain America teach the Red Skull what Hailing Hydra is all about, revisit the only piece of media doing Iron Fist justice currently, and continue on the hype train that is X-men resurr-X-tion!

This issue we talk X-men Prime, Infamous Iron Man, and clean out our inbox. Good Luck.

This issue a cool new comic XO Manowar, hang out with Elektra in Vegas, talk about the best new piece of Iron Fist related media on the market, and bring out love affair with Unworthy Thor to a close. Special topic brings the CW head to head with Netflix.

This issue we talk about DC's top triple threat team up, ship Peter Parker and Bobbi Morse, and witness the start of an all out war in God Country. Batman continues to be incredible and we get a chance to talk to the author of the children's comic book series Chunky and Friends.

This issue we talk about the beginning of the end for the DCU (the start), Guy Gardner settling his problems the old fashion way, a super cool indie motor cycle race, Clayface taking on the League of Shadows, and the big finish to IVX! Also sidekicks make an appearance in our special topic!

This issue our good buddy Nick stops by to discuss Nightwing's relationship status, just how unstoppable Marvel's new Wasp is, and to debate the location of the of Buckaroo in the series finale of Nailbiter. Batman continues to be a badass. Ever wonder which Marvel villain would make the best stand alone movie? Inquire within!

This issue we embark on a journey without Link. We hail hydra, see Superman get ready to square off against Clark Kent, and witness the return of Reed Richards! We also try and hash out some of our differences in the great DC vs Marvel debate!

This issue we go a little DC crazy and talk about the Justice League, Green Arrow, and Wildstorm. In addition, a new comic from Image God Country is discussed and we have a special topic dedicated to Black History Month.

This issue we discuss a super large Detective Comic anniversary, Colossus waging a one man war against the Inhumans, Hal Jordan telling Kyle no one likes his jokes, and Thor bringing the thunder down on Thanos's lackeys. We also take some time to discuss our favorite portrayals of the Joker!

This Issue we wish Image Comics a happy 25! Darth Maul gets profiled, Cyclops continues to be right, Richard Rider is still the best Nova (or is he!?), and we pay respects to our fallen angry green brother.

This issue (slightly delayed due to a sick editor) covers a Wally-Westless Flash, Captain "Hail Hydra" America becoming director of SHIELD, Dr. Strange starting to get his groove back, and Dr. Doom continuing to be the best Ironman Ever. Look out for Special guest Jo's segment about one of his favorite indie comic publishers Valient!

This issue we talk about how cool Aquaman actually is, Spiderman dealing with sneaky clones, an old man wizard who reminds us of Link, and the first appearance of the "special segment" thanks to Flashpoint Paradox!

In Issue 3 we see how crazy Batman really is, the repercussions of leaving children alone with demons, Dr. Strange and the Punisher's new buddy cop movie, and how screwed the Inhumans are!

This issue we talk about the Justice League going toe-to-toe with their greatest challenge yet, Kate Bishop taking Hawkeye's show to Venice Beach, Green Arrow, and the unworthiest of Thors.

In this week's issue we talk about Hal Jordan, the end of Marvel's "Summer Event", and a under the radar indie hit Seven to Eternity.