Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Ross

Nico & TK are talking NEW X-MEN: E IS FOR EXTINCTION! The duo finally talk about one of the best X-Men arcs of all time, responsible for changing the course of Marvel comics forever in just 3 issues. The conversation wraps through years of X-History exploring the core identity of what makes X-Men stories truly X-Men, the scrapped Alex Ross run, and of course every single wild page of these four issues, from the color theory to the character moments and everything in between. Join Professor X, Scott Summers, Jean Grey, Hank McCoy, Emma Frost, and new characters like Cassandra Nova, John Sublime, and Xorn as Nico & TK examine how everything changed in this moment. Read along with New X-Men #114 - 116 & Annual 2001 – it's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics!

Se cumplen 30 años de la publicación de este clásico que marcaría para siempre el devenir del cómic superheroico. Tras varios años de preparación y trabajo, en 1996 vería por fin la luz Kingdom Come, una obra que partiendo de un concepto de Alex Ross fue el fruto de una dialéctica no siempre amable, pero sí intensa y cargada de talento entre él y el guionista Mark Waid. Kingdom Come es una obra coral de todo el universo DC, pero es sobre todo una historia de Superman y, como representante no solo de DC sino de todo el género superheroico, un alegato y reafirmación de éste que llegó en un momento donde sus valores fundamentales habían entrado en decadencia. Kingdom Come marca un antes y un después y será el cómic en el que muchos seguirán mirándose hoy en día, para bien y para mal. La noche es caliente como el infierno. Todo se te pega. Una asquerosa habitación de un asqueroso barrio de una asquerosa ciudad. El aparato de aire acondicionado es un pedazo de chatarra que no podría enfriar ni una bebida aunque la metieras dentro. Parece el sitio perfecto para escuchar el podcast 419 de ELHDLT Selección musical: Kingdom Come, de Manowar Kingdom Come, de Dire Straits

Local Author Adapts Famous Comic + Summer Movie Preview Gary Zidek On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with renowned comic book artist Alex Ross and WDCB radio host Steve Darnall to talk about their new project, an adaptation of the acclaimed comic series MARVELS. The ground-breaking comic series has been turned into a novel. Theater critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Emily Werner join Gary to review Timeline Theater's new production and talk about the company's brand new venue. And later in the show, Gary sits down with Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson to preview the summer movie season.

Wake up, listeners! It's a beautiful day for a walk in the park with a new episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Max Romero, Ryan Daly, and Paul Kien are back to discuss the story in Sandman Mystery Theatre Annual #1, featuring a ton of strange and familiar contributors on art. Who is the Mugger terrorizing people in Central Park? Why hasn't Wes received any prophetic dreams about him? And what the hell is he wearing on his feet?!! Also, what's with all the statues? And is that really Alex Ross in the credits?!! Find out the answer to these questions, and more! Max, Ryan, and Paul also review a special Golden Age Sandman story from Adventure Comics #47, featuring the first appearance of Dian Belmont. Plus, listener feedback and another Dream Sequence question. Check it out! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/sandman0/ Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/sandman0g/ Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Subscribe to THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE as part of the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justice-society-presents/id1549429702 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/jsapresents Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jsapresents.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jsapresents This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music: “Moonlight and Shadow" by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra featuring Bobby Goday Thanks for listening! Join the fight… for Justice!

Wake up, listeners! It's a beautiful day for a walk in the park with a new episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Max Romero, Ryan Daly, and Paul Kien are back to discuss the story in Sandman Mystery Theatre Annual #1, featuring a ton of strange and familiar contributors on art. Who is the Mugger terrorizing people in Central Park? Why hasn't Wes received any prophetic dreams about him? And what the hell is he wearing on his feet?!! Also, what's with all the statues? And is that really Alex Ross in the credits?!! Find out the answer to these questions, and more! Max, Ryan, and Paul also review a special Golden Age Sandman story from Adventure Comics #47, featuring the first appearance of Dian Belmont. Plus, listener feedback and another Dream Sequence question. Check it out! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/sandman0/ Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/sandman0g/ Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Subscribe to THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE as part of the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justice-society-presents/id1549429702 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/jsapresents Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jsapresents.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jsapresents This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music: “Moonlight and Shadow" by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra featuring Bobby Goday Thanks for listening! Join the fight… for Justice!

This week, we discuss more big changes at Marvel, Midnight absolutely doing something original, the death of Newsarama, Alex Ross' JLA/Avengers art, VisionQuest gets a release date, The Batman II starts filming, The Authority, and Gerry Conway. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

In this episode we discuss Lars Eidinger, who plays Brainiac in "Man of Tomorrow", describing the character as the incarnation of Satan, "Supergirl" World Tour details, new behind-the-scenes images, the "My Adventures With Superman" Season 3 trailer, Alex Garfin and Caity Lotz at the 2026 Superman Celebration, DC's Summer of Supergirl variant covers, Alex Ross art, Bill Sienkiewicz's "Superman: Skyward" print, your favorite Superman oddity, and much more.

Today on Word Balloon, we welcome writer Steve Darnall to talk about his new prose adaptation of Marvels, the landmark series created by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross that redefined how readers looked at the Marvel Universe. The new novel with new cover and illustrations by Alex  is out in the next 2 weeks from Abrahms. Steve has a long history with Alex Ross, including their acclaimed collaboration on DC's Uncle Sam, and he also played an important role in the original Marvels project itself, co-writing the Marvels #0 story that explored the origin of Human Torch, the Golden Age android hero Jim Hammond. We talk about translating Ross's iconic painted imagery and Busiek's emotional storytelling into prose form, revisiting the history of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of ordinary people, and what it was like working alongside Ross during the formative years of some of his most celebrated projects. It's a great conversation about comics history, superhero mythology, and the lasting influence of Marvels.

Hector and CJ are back on The Pull List for a giant-size comics episode packed with comic news, recent reads, spiritual content, and a full superhero TV bracket showdown. They kick things off with Strong Bad nostalgia, a mall comic-con story, and comic news covering Alex Ross, Adam Hughes, The Boys, Daredevil, My Adventures with Superman, Batman Beyond, fan-created Batman villains, and DC characters with “wasted potential.” Then they break down recent pulls including The Lost Daughter of Sparta, Ultimate Oz Universe, She-Spawn, Justice League Unlimited, If Destruction Be Our Lot, Inglourious X-Force, Batman, Redcoat, Swamp Thing, and Oddball's Odyssey before debating superhero shows all the way to a final face-off.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Born Scrappy I sit down with Jonathan Ross from John Ross & Sons Ltd., and his son Alex Ross, VP of Ops and Sales. Recorded live at ReMA 2026, this is a candid, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to bring the next generation through a fifth-generation family business the right way.Jonathan has spent decades building one of Canada's largest and most respected metal recycling operations. A company now in its fifth generation, which puts it in rare company. Alex came up through the yards at 12 years old, studied accounting and finance at McGill University, and is now stepping into leadership having earned it from the ground up. Together they represent one of the most compelling succession stories in the industry.This episode goes beyond the feel-good family narrative. It's an honest look at the dynamics of working alongside your father, the philosophy behind earning respect before authority, and what the next generation is already bringing to the table that the previous generation didn't see coming.In this episode, we talk about:

This week, we discuss massive layoffs at Marvel, Avengers: Endgame heading back to theaters, the future of Deadpool, Adam Hughes, new 100 Bullets, the new Alex Ross graphic novel, more Marvel/DC crossovers, Queen in Black, and local convention news. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

La obra que vino a cuestionar el rumbo que los héroes oscuros y "edgy" de los '90 estaban tomando cumple ya 30 años. Por eso, sobre las vísperas del #SupermanDay de este año, nos volvemos a meter en la ya inmortal obra de Mark Waid y Alex Ross para ver qué tiene para decir al día de hoy sobre Superman, los superhéroes, y la sociedad en la que viven. ▶ Encontranos en nuestras redes: IVOOX: https://bit.ly/3vKq8FE SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3hJzh9g INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heroes.radio YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroesRadio Cafecito: https://cafecito.app/heroesradio Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3VkP3fV Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3vgwM8U

Welcome back! Join Nick and Anas as they dive head first into some bustling comic/movie/TV show news, theories, and updates you can't miss out on!!!! - Godzilla -0 teaser trailer. USA vs Godzilla!- Disney+ brings back the Netflix hero cast! - Daredevil has GOT TO be in Spider-Man: Brand New Day!- MCU X-Men MAJOR updates!- Marvel Comics Updates: Supergirl/Blade, DNX, Alex Ross!- MUCH MORE!

This week brings the best weekend schedule of the season, and D-Fly & Dixie are back to set the table for you. The episode opens with Dan and Mark previewing a massive weekend in college lacrosse—nine games total, including seven top‑20 matchups and a marquee No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown between North Carolina and Notre Dame. They bring on guest analyst Josh Davey, a longtime Inside Lacrosse colleague, to help break down the slate. The trio works through major conference battles across the Ivy League, Big Ten, ACC, and Patriot League, offering context on RPI implications, strength‑of‑schedule quirks, and key personnel storylines. Throughout the discussion, they highlight pivotal matchups such as Penn–Princeton, Hopkins–Ohio State, Duke–Cornell, Harvard–Yale, and the annual Army–Navy rivalry game. As they analyze each contest, they make game picks and debate which teams are trending upward or fighting for postseason survival.The second half of the episode dives deeper into the weekend's headliners, especially Syracuse–Virginia and the No. 1 UNC vs. No. 2 Notre Dame clash in South Bend. The hosts break down faceoff battles, midfield depth, defensive matchups, and the momentum each team carries into the weekend. They also preview Rutgers–Maryland, which Dixon will call on BTN, noting the Big Ten tournament stakes for both programs. Penn State standout defenseman Alex Ross joins the show as this week's player guest. The interview is an easy, grounded look at his journey from Annapolis club standout to All‑American anchor of Penn State's defense. He reflects on his longtime friendships from the 2022 Annapolis Hawks, how he stumbled into playing defense, and the older Nittany Lions who shaped his development. Ross explains why Penn State's “build your own house” culture resonated with him during recruiting and how early‑season losses strengthened the team's identity. Ross describes the Big Ten as a weekly “AFC North‑style” battle, shares what senior day at Panzer will mean to him, and answers a series of quick‑hit personal questions—from his Ravens fandom to favorite State College food spots to who controls the locker‑room aux cord—offering a mix of humor, humility, and appreciation for the brotherhood around him. GAME PREVIEWSALL GAMES on SATURDAYNo. 18 Penn (5-5, 2-2 Ivy) at No. 3 Princeton (8-2, 2-1) | noon | ESPN+ | Tigers -4.5/22.5No. 10 Johns Hopkins (7-3, 2-1 B1G) at No. 14 Ohio State (8-3. 1-2) | noon | BTN | Blue Jays -1.5/19.5Michigan (4-7, 1-2 B1G) at No. 11 Penn State (6-4, 2-1) | 1 p.m. | BTN | Nittany Lions -6.5/23.5No. 12 Duke (8-2) at No. 7 Cornell (6-3) in Brookville, N.Y. | 2 p.m. | Corrigan Sports Network | Big Red -1.5/24.5No. 5 Harvard (9-1, 3-0 Ivy) at No. 17 Yale (5-4, 2-2) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | Crimson -1.5/25.5Navy (7-4, 3-2 Patriot) at No. 15 Army (8-3, 3-2) | 2:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network | Cadets -2.5/23.5No. 9 Virginia (7-4, 2-0 ACC) at No. 6 Syracuse (9-3, 1-1) | 4 p.m. | ESPNU | Orange -1.5/24.5No. 1 UNC (10-1, 1-0 ACC) at No. 2 Notre Dame (7-1, 0-1) | 5 p.m. | ACCN | Irish -1.5/22.5No. 19 Rutgers (8-4, 1-2 B1G) at No. 8 Maryland (5-4, 2-1) | 6 p.m. | BTN | Terps -3.5/19.5GIVE & GOIn this week's Ravens-themed Give & Go, the guys do a “snake draft” of each host's three favorite Baltimore Ravens of all time, featuring names like Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Joe Flacco, Todd Heap, Tony Siragusa, Kyle Hamilton, and Lamar Jackson.

Tray Streeter grew up in Syracuse, Utah. Like many children, he spent much of his childhood drawing, though he was especially interested in still lifes. That fascination with technique deepened in his teenage years after he received a set of oil paints for Christmas, leading him to study the works of John Singer Sargent and Caravaggio. Portraiture became his passion, one that continues to influence his work today. It was not until adulthood, when he began working digitally, that he turned his attention to sci-fi and fantasy art. The genre offered him the freedom to create artworks that exist beyond reality. Influenced by artists like Frank Frazetta and Alex Ross, he aims to combine both the drama and technique of classical painting with the sleek, contemporary possibilities of digital art. Currently, Tray is attending Weber State University, pursuing a BFA in Art with a 2D emphasis. After graduation, he hopes to continue his studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ultimately, he aspires to illustrate for Dungeons & Dragons, work on cover illustration for comics, and develop his own original concepts. Joseph Sidari lives in the Boston suburbs with his wife and a delightfully spoiled labradoodle named Chloe, who takes him for walks twice a day. As a practicing physician, he works hard caring for his patients while trying to kill off his protagonists. He is a current member of the Grub Street Writers Group of Boston and a former member of the Spacecraft Writers' Group. He's been a lifelong fan of reading speculative fiction, but only started writing it after flipping his bicycle during triathlon training. Typing at his computer felt like a less risky hobby, so that summer, with his wrist on the mend, he wrote a novel. Then another. On his third attempt, he found an agent who suggested that writing short stories could help build his reputation while the book was being shopped around. The manuscript never sold, but he realized short stories were fun, too. Since then, he has earned multiple honorable mentions in the Writers of the Future contest and two Silvers, while publishing several short stories—though not enough to “pro out." United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

We are hoping to get lucky with this week's pick for the Merry Marvel March Society! It's the dystopian future of the Marvel 616 with "Earth X" by Jim Kruger, Alex Ross, and John Paul Leon!    Plus we look at the movies and comics released at the same time as issue 1 of this series in January of 1999!   Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith and JA Scott Guest Panelist: George from Shortbox Summary (@shortboxsummary)   Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com   Click to get all your Last Comic Shop Podcast gear & support the shop!

This month, Justin takes a look back at a Marvel Comics story told through the brushstrokes of Alex Ross, Darrin reviews a comic that points to the lack of rights comic creators seem to have in regards to their own creations, and Chad has another Fantastic Four head-scratcher. Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services!  Interested in advertising? Want to be on the show? Reach out at geekcavepodcast@gmail.com

Steelhead on the Trinity River aren't accidental fish—and neither are the anglers who consistently find them. In this episode, professional guide Alex Ross breaks down the nuts and bolts of deep nymphing for Trinity River steelhead from a drift boat. We dive into reading flow-driven water, boat positioning, rigging for depth and control, fly selection by conditions, and the subtle adjustments that turn “good water” into hooked fish. If you want a practical, guide-tested approach to putting winter steelhead in the net on one of California's most iconic rivers, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

We explore how Wizard and the comic book industry dealt with the events of September 11th, explore major Damage Control with Alex Ross painting a sexy Wonder Woman, discover how making fan films led Zeb Wells to get a gig writing for Marvel Comics and so much more.Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with 30 minutes of bonus conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue, our exclusive ToyFares:The Podcast and more when you become an official GEEK by subscribing at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Bill Gudde Michael Johnson Eric Najjar Brock626 Tom Goodwin Matt and Lissy Poisso Lennon Patton Patrick McFadden Marvin Dupree Jay M Lunchlady Doris Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Greg Schueller MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Comentamos las mejores noticias de actualidad del mundo del cómic de la semana: DC presenta el verano de Supergirl Dan Slott regresa a Spiderman: Brand New Day Vistazo a lo nuevo del Zorro y Tarzán Alex Ross prepara Marvel Dimensions Nicolas Cage se convierte en Spider-Noir con el primer tráiler de su nueva serie David Pamies y Pau Roda ganan el Premi Ciutat de Palma por Casos Pendientes Avengers Armageddon es lo nuevo de Chip Zdarsky Green Arrow se suma a la línea Absolute de DC Próximos Avances Editoriales

This tail of a dark future of the Marvel Universe kicks off this week after my brief break in job training! Alex Ross cover art shines bright with these issues....It was Marvels take on Kingdom Come!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alex Ross' 2022 prestige Abrams Arts tribute to Lee and Kirby's Fantastic Four is what we're catching up on this month. It's good, but is it great to the point we'd recommend it to others? Listen and find out!We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now!Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!

Oh man, what a week of news and updates we have in store for all our amazing listeners! Join Nick and Anas as they discuss:- Disney+ Wonder Man full review!- Hawkgirl confirmed for Man of Tomorrow movie and what this means for the DCU!- Clayface is now a Halloween film with a new release date!- Alex Ross launches a new Marvel original graphic novel!- Will Robert Downey Jr. play Iron Man after Secret Wars?- Absolute Batman #1 get an 11th reprint!!- MUCH MORE!!

The boys keep it light this week as legendary comic artist Alex Ross announces a new graphic novel, Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf in The Hunt for Gollum, Valve forced to face a $894 million lawsuit, and a LOT of reviews!

DC Comics has kicked off a massive reprint of 50 single issues in the Absolute Universe line. Alex Ross has announced a new graphic novel, Marvel Dimensions. Spider-Man gets cooking in Meals to Astonish.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Golden gana un Grammy. Alex Ross regresa a los cómics. El Doctor Doom tendrá una nueva serie. El nuevo Exorcista suma al Baron Mordo. Y más. Recuerda seguirnos en redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/lacuevadelnerd Para comentarios, escríbenos a contacto@lacuevadelnerd.com Visita http://lacuevadelnerd.com para más noticias y reseñas. No olvides suscribirte para recibir notificaciones de nuevos programas.

Send a textWe track a week of big swings across comics, film, games, and TV: DC reschedules Clayface for Halloween, Alex Ross unveils an experimental Marvel project, and Disney names Josh D'Amaro CEO with Dana Walden as President and CCO. We share registry-worthy films, a MST3K reunion, and a heartfelt tribute to Catherine O'Hara.• DC reshuffles dates for Practical Magic 2 and Clayface • Why a Halloween slot fits Clayface's horror tone • Alex Ross reveals Marvel Dimensions with format-shifting art • Switch 2 rumor mill and notable third-party titles • Disney succession: Josh D'Amaro to CEO, Dana Walden to President and CCO • HBO's Harry Potter series narrows to early 2027 window • National Film Registry adds modern and classic standouts • MST3K returns with the RiffTrax team and practical sets • Spielberg completes the EGOT and industry milestones • Daniel Stern case update and resolution • Remembering Catherine O'Hara's legacy across comedy and genreIf you've gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, please head on over to multiverstonight.com, where you can find our Patreon and Kofi links, check our show notes, visit our T Public store, leave us some feedback and so much moreSupport the showThanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the "MARVELS" with a mixture of fear, disbelief, envy and admiration. Among them is Phil Sheldon, a New York City photojournalist who has dedicated his career to covering the exploits of the Marvels and their effect on humankind.News 1:59Marvels 21:52Back Matter Matters 1:06:55The Pull-List 1:17:27Linktr.ee/tradewaitersFollow Us!

ALEX ROSS-ING•Challengers 2026 Field Trip #2 to the Dunn Museum in Libertyville to see the Alex Ross Heroes & Villains exhibit! •We also stopped at Comic Buying Center and, well, bought comics! •UPS screws up our Thursday and Friday AGAIN. •We're selling C2E2 tickets this year (for the first time since 2022). •Patrick caught up on 17 issues of Moon Knight last Sunday! They were so fun! •We've got a bunch of fun events planned thru May! •Abandoned Sale t-shirts.   This episode is dedicated to Renée Good.---------- Contest of Challengers #764 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/ This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com

Please kick back in a comfy chair and join us as the co-hosts dive into our latest reads across Marvel Comics, Fantagraphics, DC Comics, IDW, and Image Comics. On the stack this time: Captain America, Alien vs Captain America, Search & Destroy, Alex Ross, The Twilight Zone, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, TMNT, the return of Bendis to Marvel with Avengers #800, Absolute Wonder Woman meeting Absolute Batman, Captain Britain, The Department of Truth, a whole slate of James Tynion IV books, Battleworld, Moon Knight, and another round of DC KO. You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_r=1&_t=ZT-91jpy3DIireFacebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 and X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.  

We are checking one of the all time classics off the list this week as we review one of DC Comics most well known limited series of the past 30 years with "Kingdom Come" by Mark Waid & Alex Ross!    Plus we look at the music, movies, and comics released at the same time as issue 1 of this series in May of 1996!   Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith and JA Scott Guest Panelist: George from Shortbox Summary (@shortboxsummary)   Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com   Click to get all your Last Comic Shop Podcast gear & support the shop!

YOU are the fill-in WIZARDS co-host joining Adam as he flies solo on this episode of the podcast (Don't worry, William Bruce West will be back for the 1/2 episode!). Explore the crazy path to revealing Wolverine's Origin, examine the work of Joseph Michael Linsner, go behind the scenes of Alex Ross's creative process, debate whether comic book fans had a right to complain about Marvel's big changes and more. Plus, stay 'til the end for a bonus review of Rob Liefeld's new Youngblood revival comic. Get unedited, early release episodes of the podcast and a PDF scan of every issue discussed, plus a monthly bonus podcast covering ToyFare magazine, exclusive videos and more when you become an official Geek by subscribing to Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Eric Najjar I. B. Bangin Tom Goodwin Matt and Lissy Poisso Lennon Patton Patrick McFadden Marvin Dupree Jay M Alex Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's X-Men for X-Mas as Adam and Will celebrate the holidays with longtime WIZARDS listener, Lee Eberhart. It's a deep dive into Marvel Comics' revamp of their entire X-Men line from Morrison's New to Casey's Uncanny to Claremont's X-Treme revamps. They also X-plore the spin-offs like Exiles, The Brotherhood, Millgan and Allred's X-Force, Cable and Wolverine. Plus, Alex Ross redesigns the X-Men! It's a wild sleigh ride with Mavel's Merry Mutants, so come celebrate with us, Geeks!Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with nearly 30 minutes of X-tra conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue and access to our new Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast launching in 2026. All these and more perks await when you subscribe to Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS now! Thanks to our monthly supporters Eric Najjar I. B. Bangin Tom Goodwin Matt and Lissy Poisso Lennon Patton Steven Tsapelas Patrick McFadden Marvin Dupree Jay M Alex Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

SYRACUSE ARTIST WINS INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION CONTEST Upcoming Hollywood Awards Event HOLLYWOOD, CA - Syracuse, Utah artist Tray Streeter is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood for a week-long master-class workshop, an awards event and his illustration will be published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. Tray Streeter grew up in Syracuse, Utah. Like many children, he spent much of his childhood drawing, though he was especially interested in still lifes. That fascination with technique deepened in his teenage years after he received a set of oil paints for Christmas, leading him to study the works of John Singer Sargent and Caravaggio. Portraiture became his passion, one that continues to influence his work today. It was not until adulthood, when he began working digitally, that he turned his attention to sci-fi and fantasy art. The genre offered him the freedom to create artworks that exist beyond reality. Influenced by artists like Frank Frazetta and Alex Ross, he aims to combine both the drama and technique of classical painting with the sleek, contemporary possibilities of digital art. Currently, Tray is attending Weber State University, pursuing a BFA in Art with a 2D emphasis. After graduation, he hopes to continue his studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ultimately, he aspires to illustrate for Dungeons & Dragons, work on cover illustration for comics, and develop his own original concepts. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 9 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metal comics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book). Following the 1982 release of his internationally acclaimed bestselling science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, written in celebration of 50 years as a professional writer, L. Ron Hubbard created the Writers of the Future (writersofthefuture.com) in 1983 to provide a means for aspiring writers of speculative fiction to get that much-needed break. Due to the success of the Writers of the Future Contest, the companion Illustrators of the Future Contest was inaugurated five years later. In the 42 years of the Writers of the Future Contest, there have been 571 winners and published finalists. The past winners of the Writing Contest have published 2,000 novels and nearly 6,300 short stories. They have produced 36 New York Times bestsellers, and their works have sold over 60 million copies. In the 37 years of the Illustrators of the Future Contest, there have been 418 winners. The past winners of the Illustrating Contest have produced over 6,800 illustrations, 390 comic books, graced 700 books and albums with their art, and visually contributed to 68 television shows and 40 major movies. The Writers of the Future Award is the genre's most prestigious award of its kind and has now become the largest, most successful, and demonstrably most influential vehicle for budding creative talent in the world of speculative fiction. Since its inception, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future contests have produced 41 anthology volumes

Come with us to the future of the past as we read "Kingdom Come," written by superhero powerhouse Mark Waid and painstakingly painted by Alex Ross. This dark vision of the future of DC superheroes might be a commentary on the grim-dark comics of the 1990s, or it might be an excuse to get all of Mark Waid's favourite characters in a room with Alex Ross' dad. Either way, the art (in this fully auditory podcast) is amazing. Music by Sleuth.

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On today's Gutter-Take, Jam, Jeff, and JD talk about how to make friends in comics. Maybe the real comics were the friends we made along the way. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross.

From the past to the future as Vince brings us back to 52 before we end the DC-O-Rama (and the episode) with Absolute Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross! Along the way we talk about Superman (the James Gunn movie and the Red and Blue 2025 Special) and Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, and Absolute Batman Annual 2025! Plus, Out of Alcatraz by Christopher Cantwell and Tyler Crook, some Age of Revelation, Jim Rugg's For Adults Only, Tom Gauld and Physics for Cats, Kid Maroon by Christopher Cantwell and Victor Santos, Red Before Black by Stephanie Phillips, Goran Sudžuka, and Ive Svorcina from Boom! and more!

Joining us today is the legendary book designer and writer behind projects like Batman: Death by Design with Dave Taylor, Mythology and Marvelocity with Alex Ross, Batman: Animated and Dark Knight: A True Batman Story with Paul Dini, and most recently The Avengers in the Veracity Trap! with artist Michael Cho over at Abrams Books.It is our pleasure to welcome Chip Kidd onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokFollow us on BlueSkyConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

In this in-depth conversation, legendary painter and storyteller Alex Ross takes listeners behind the curtain of some of his most ambitious and thought-provoking projects across DC, Marvel, and Dynamite.Ross begins with the haunting Batman: Black and White – Case Study, written by Paul Dini, a noir-style exploration of Bruce Wayne's fractured psyche and the fine line between justice and obsession. He then turns to Avengers/Invaders, co-written with Jim Krueger, a modern-day saga where the original World War II Invaders are thrust into the present-day Marvel Universe. The time-displaced heroes clash with contemporary Avengers, forcing both eras to confront what it truly means to be a hero in vastly different moral landscapes.Next, Ross discusses JSA: Thy Kingdom Come, created with Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham, and Fernando Pasarin — a powerful spiritual sequel to Kingdom Come. The story brings the older, war-torn Superman of that alternate Earth into the mainstream DCU, confronting the Justice Society and reexamining faith, legacy, and the enduring cost of heroism.Finally, Ross reflects on his work at Dynamite Entertainment with Project Superpowers, where he and Jim Krueger resurrected and reimagined dozens of Golden Age public domain heroes — from the Green Lama to the Black Terror — breathing new mythic life into forgotten icons while exploring how timeless ideals can evolve for modern audiences.

Will Superman and Spider-Man cross over in 2026? Alex Ross brings Marvelocity to New York Comic Con. How many copies has Something is Killing the Children sold?SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller drive up to the Dunn Museum in Libertyville, IL to talk with legendary comics painter Alex Ross. Known for Marvels, Kingdom Come, and decades of redefining superhero realism, Ross reflects on his career trajectory, his education at the American Academy of Art, his influences (from Neal Adams to Dave McKean), his early breaks with Now Comics and Leo Burnett storyboarding, and his transition into large-scale mural projects for Marvel and DC. The conversation ranges from comics history, realism in superhero depictions, variant cover economics, the physicality of superheroes, to America's appetite for dystopian narratives versus a return to the “pure Superman.” Ross is candid, funny, and deeply reflective about the comics medium, painting, and storytelling.     Name-Drop List Artists & Writers Alex Ross — https://www.alexrossart.com/ | @alexrossart Neal Adams – https://nealadams.com/ George Pérez – https://www.tcj.com/george-perez-1954-2022/ Jack Kirby – https://kirbymuseum.org/ Dave McKean – https://www.davemckean.com/ Neil Gaiman — neilgaiman.com | @neilhimself Chris Ware – https://art21.org/artist/chris-ware/ Jim Lee — https://www.dc.com/talent/jim-lee @jimlee Todd McFarlane — https://mcfarlane.com/ @toddmcfarlane Erik Larsen — https://imagecomics.com/creators/erik-larsen  @eriklarsen1138 John Tobias (Mortal Kombat) – https://www.mobygames.com/person/3326/john-tobias/ Tim Bradstreet — https://www.splashpageart.com/artistgalleryroom.asp?artistid=83 @timbradstreet Frank Casey (Ross's Superman model) – chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://news.wttw.com/sites/default/files/article/file-attachments/The%20process_Ross%20at%20work.pdf Institutions & Companies Dunn Museum (Libertyville, IL) — https://www.lcfpd.org/museum/ @lcfpd Marvel Comics — marvel.com | @marvel DC Comics — dc.com | @dccomics American Academy of Art (Chicago) — Leo Burnett (advertising) – https://dev.leoburnett.com/ Now Comics (Chicago, defunct) Eclipse Comics (defunct) FASA (publisher of Shadowrun, BattleTech) – https://shop.fasagames.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68 Mortal Kombat franchise — https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-us  @mortalkombat Pop Culture References Kingdom Come (DC) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Come_(comics) Marvels (Marvel) – https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-marvels/umc.cmc.6nb1ii3n99o7rewjyq8whcsuu Shadowrun RPG – https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/shadowrun Vampire: The Masquerade (White Wolf) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire:_The_Masquerade The Boys (Amazon Prime) – https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Boys/0KRGHGZCHKS920ZQGY5LBRF7MA Invincible (Image Comics / Amazon) – https://www.amazon.com/INVINCIBLE-SEASON-1/dp/B08WJN83XZ Peacemaker (HBO) – https://www.hbomax.com/shows/peacemaker-2022/a939d96b-7ffb-4481-96f6-472838d104ca Brightburn (film) – https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/brightburn/umc.cmc.4pkvqa1b6mf30wtx66vor37fq Image: John Weinstein

Not again! Chip Kidd and Michael Cho are the latest comic book creators to find their way, literally, into comics. The Avengers in the Veracity Trap, published as part of the Marvel Arts imprint of Abrams ComicArts, propels the titular superheroes from their dimension into ours, revealing that Kidd and Cho control their free will. The oversized original graphic novel is a stunning-looking comic, thanks to Michael Cho making magic with sequentials, taking a short break from his usual stellar cover work. What is it about comics? Read enough of them, and suddenly you want to be in them. The medium invites invasion, calling folks like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Grant Morrison, Brian Michael Bendis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and others to throw themselves upon the panels. Maybe it's because, as children, we wrap this flatland universe around us like a blanket. It's comfy and protective. It's where we want to go when the third dimension reveals itself as too damn physical with our soft little bodies. Chip Kidd joins the podcast this week to discuss how he once again wormed his way into comic book panels (yeah, this is not his first offense. See also, Batman: Death by Design and Alex Ross's Marvelocity). We discuss how "The Veracity Trap" has become a valuable concept for us personally as we struggle with the strings that direct our movements these days. As usual, the conversation gets philosophical, breaking down free will and the troubled waters between artist and audience. The Avengers in the Veracity Trap is now available wherever rad comics are sold. Make sure you follow Chip Kidd on Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Looking for sci-fi comics that go further than you've ever been before? Then you need  2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Whether you're a new or returning reader, September is the perfect time to try out 2000 AD, with the launch of 2000 AD issue 2450 -- a jump-on issue with a fresh start for every story! Featuring a terrifying new Judge Dredd story by Rob Williams and Henry Flint, the issue also has a major new Rogue Trooper story from the team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive through your letterbox every week, and your first issue is free. Or, subscribe digitally and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! For thirty years, Street Sharks has remained a fan-favorite franchise, but the fearless Bolton Brothers have been cruelly absent from comic book shops. Until now. This September, IDW Publishing launches a brand new five-issue Street Sharks mini-series from writer Stephanie Williams and artist Ariel Medel. The new series celebrates the JAW-SOME characters you already love while exploring new depths to their souls and universe. So, get ready to return to the chaotic streets of Fission City as Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu fight to protect their home against twisted experiments gone wrong, including muscle-bound mutant lobsters, ruthless squids, and deranged scientists. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Chip Kidd's Jurassic Park TED Talk Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our September 28th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Event Horizon, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Following the triumph of Marvels and from the ashes of a proposed sequel that fell apart, Kurt Busiek launched Astro City with Brent Anderson on interior art and Marvels collaborator Alex Ross on covers and character designs. On the series' 30th anniversary, we look at the complicated development of the series and its first six stories. We also ask some conceptual questions. Should Astro City be considered part of the larger superhero deconstructionist movement of the Iron Age, or something else entirely? Are the series' familiar-but-different superheroes “analogues” or “archetypes”? Is there such a thing as including too many Easter eggs? And what's the difference between “superheroes in the real world” and Astro City?Discussed in this episode: the first volume of Kurt Busiek's Astro City #1-6, published by Image Comics (as originally reprinted in the Life in the Big City trade paperback and other subsequent collected editions)The municipality of Astro City is probably supported with robust and progressive property taxes, but our podcast relies on listener support at patreon.com/ironageofcomics

An all review episode of current comics and comics from our reading piles! We discuss The Mortal Thor 1 by Ewing and Ferry, Marvel All-On-One: Thing vs the Marvel Universe oneshot by North and McGuinness, and we dig a little deeper into the first issue of the New History of the DC Universe. Other titles and topics include Darkstars, ‘90s Amazing Spider-Man, Love Everlasting, early works of Alex Ross, Lazarus, memories of George Pérez and more! (1:25:59)

On this episode, Ryan sits down with Marvel Editor WIL MOSS to chat about the recent Thor relaunch and the current state of the book moving forward. Not only do we discuss Mortal Thor #1, but we hit on several other topics like Wil's appreciation for Pasqual Ferry, meta narrative storytelling, Alex Ross covers, and the art of a good solicitation.

Hey everyone! Mike here — I'm sick and my house is filling with water, so Greg and Vargas gave me the night off. They have an Immortal and Mortal book to cover in the same week. WHAT A WORLD WE LIVE IN?! The boys are talking about Marvels Mortal Thor from Al Ewing & Pasqual Ferry, with covers by Alex Ross. Next up, Mastermind out on Dark Horse from Zack Kaplan and Stephen Thompson. Immortal Legend Batman from the Radiant Black crew. AND FINALLY!!! My most anticipated book of the week is James Tynion, Brad Simpson and Dani taking on the Invisible Man as the next entry into Image Comics Universal Monsters set of mini-series. Have a safe and lovely holiday weekend to our US folks. We'll see you next week with another episode or two!

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 27, 2025 is: brouhaha • BROO-hah-hah • noun Brouhaha is a synonym of both uproar and hubbub that refers to great excitement or concern about something. // A brouhaha erupted over the bill, even though the opposing party stood to gain just as much from its passage. See the entry > Examples: “Ultimately, like much of the population, [mountain lion] P-22 seemed to be making do with what he had. His crawl-space sit-in, which dominated the local news media for a couple of days, felt like a moment of accommodation. In the face of feeble attempts to get him to move—lights were flashed, sticks were waved, a tennis-ball cannon was deployed—P-22 stared out with an imperturbable expression that members of cat households recognized instantly. It said, ‘What?' At night, once the brouhaha had died down, P-22 slipped back into the park.” — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2023 Did you know? The English language borrowed brouhaha directly from French in the late 19th century, but its origins beyond that are uncertain—not the subject of a noisy brouhaha but perhaps a little modest debate. What's less arguable is that brouhaha is fun to say, as are many of its synonyms, including hubbub, williwaw, hullabaloo, bobbery, and kerfuffle. Many of these, like brouhaha, tend to suggest a certain judgment that the reason for all the foofaraw is a bit silly, or at least not worth getting all worked up about. A dad joke, for example, might cause a brouhaha, even though it's really no reason for an uproar to brew. Haha!

n Part 2, Alex opens up about the growing role of AI in art and how it raises serious concerns for creators like himself. We also take a nostalgic turn as he shares his childhood memories of 1960s Japanese animation — Speed Racer — and his thoughts on the rise of modern American adult animation.Alex reflects on the long-overdue recognition of classic comic book creators in today's Marvel and DC films, and what it meant to meet legends like Jack Kirby and Neal Adams. We revisit the origin stories behind Marvels and Kingdom Come, and reveal a near-miss — when Alex almost helped design a new Gatchaman team for an American rights holder. And for fans of Fantastic Four, Alex shares the story behind his Earth X visions of Marvel's First Family, and how it continues to influence his creative work.