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Toward the end of our conversation with Matt Fraction, he mentions how his upcoming Batman book with Jorge Jiménez represents where his Hawkeye series would have gone if he and David Aja had continued. What does that mean, exactly? It's complicated, and you'll just have to listen to this week's podcast to fully understand. And that's what we call in the biz, a big ol' tease. Our chat with Matt Fraction concludes our San Diego Comic-Con International coverage, and we're so frickin' excited that we get to do so with this writer and this creation. As longtime listeners know, Batman is one of our boys, and the character has never been in as many good hands as he is right now at DC. Beyond this new Batman relaunch with Fraction and Jiménez, we have stellar titles in Absolute Batman, Batman and Robin, Batman and Robin: Year One, Batman: Dark Patterns, and probably a half dozen books we're forgetting about at this moment. Batman, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, first appeared in Detective Comics #27, published on March 30th, 1939. The character's longevity makes him indestructible. He won't break, no matter what Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez do to him. This comes with tremendous freedom, allowing Fraction and Jiménez to throw everything of themselves into the character, and their longevity on the line will ultimately be determined by us, the readers. Having read the first two issues in the new series, we can happily report that Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's take on the character is very much our jam, and rather unique from the other excellent flavors you can find on the stand every month. Their Batman operates in a semi-one-and-done structure, embracing the medium of comics while still satisfying those who crave long-haul storytelling. Mostly, it's a fun as hell ride that looks slick. These are superhero comics that are not afraid to be superhero comics. They're damn proud of it, in fact. However, before we dive into all the Batman talk with Matt Fraction, we must regale you with our recent comic shop road trip to Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia. We did it, gang. We've already completed our mission to visit fifty comic book shops in fifty-two weeks. We've learned a lot from this experiment, and we need to discuss both the wonderful and not-so-wonderful aspects we've observed in these stores. Strap in for some serious retail talk. Batman #1 is written by Matt Fraction, illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, colored by Tomeu Morey, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by DC. The first issue arrives in comic book shops on September 3rd. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now Or Never Comics Gene Luen Yang and Andrew Joustra on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person 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 August 23rd Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart on the River Styx, 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.

Andrew Maclean is joined in the studio by Ross McCormack and Gordon Dalziel as they bring reaction from the weekends Premier Sport's Cup. We hear from Gabriel Antoniazzi as he brings you a full time round up of Livingston v Hibs. The phone lines were open as listeners gave their reaction to the weekend games and The Big Question which was all about the best goal you have ever seen.

The great thing about the zombie sub-genre is that every time you think it's played out, a new creative team arrives to inject some fresh life into it. Everything Dead and Dying, the new Image Comics series by Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips, imagines the last living farmer on the planet, sitting satisfied on his homestead, surrounded by his dead and rotting loved ones. The corpses he once called friends and family are trapped in the routine of their last living day, performing mundane tasks such as delivering the mail and receiving a bedtime story. If he squints hard enough, the farmer, Jack Chandler, can soldier on as if each new day is as good as the old ones were. Everything Dead and Dying is a deliciously, satisfyingly sad zombie story, and like the best entries in this sub-genre, it has a lot on its mind and heart. The first issue is easily one of our favorites of the year, and demands attention from those already fond of walkers or those who'd rather avoid them. Brombal and Phillips have constructed a perfect zombie gateway comic. Having recently visited the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh, the site where George R. Romero shot the classic Dawn of the Dead, we were eager to chat with Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips about what drew them to this particular story engine. What do the undead offer us as metaphors, especially in a culture so near its own global catastrophe? On this week's podcast, we discuss their connection to zombies, why they previously never considered contributing to the sub-genre, and how Jacob Phillips built an entire town from scratch. Final Order Cutoff for Everything Dead and Dying#1 is Today (8/11), so call your comic book shop asap so you won't miss out on reading this story when it arrives on September 3rd. Make sure you're following Tate Brombal on Blue Sky and Instagram, as well as Jacob Phillips on Blue Sky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. 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.

Andrew Maclean is joined in the studio by Ross McCormack and Marvin Bartley as they bring you the reaction from the Aberdeen v Celtic match and the full time round up from Easter road and Tannadice Park. The boys take your calls, on your thoughts and reactions from your teams weekend action.

Gordon Duncan, Gordon Dalziel, Hugh Keevins & Cammy Bell bring you all the action from Match Day 2 in Scottish football with Roger Hannah at Livingston v Falkirk, Fraser Wishart at St Mirren v Motherwell and David Friel at Partick Thistle v Greenock MortonLooking back at all the big talking points from across the week including the performances of Scottish teams in Europe and Andrew Maclean is at Ibrox to build up to Rangers v Dundee And it's all about Oasis on this weeks teasers!

For the past year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has been as exciting and essential as DC's Absolute Universe or Skybound's Energon Universe. Writer Jason Aaron and artist Juan Ferreyra have built an unmissable monthly comic, not to forget the numerous other splinter titles and crossover minis. Shortly before San Diego Comic-Con International, The Hollywood Reporter announced Aaron and Ferreyra's departure, and we were a little heartbroken. Their time on the book was too brief, but if they must go, the news that cartoonist extraordinaire Gene Luen Yang and lifelong Turtle maniac Freddie E. Williams II eased the pain some. One of our missions for this year's San Diego Comic-Con was to return with more news regarding the TMNT baton pass between Aaron and Ferreyra and Yang and Williams. After moderating IDW Publishing's “The New Era of Turtle Power” panel, we retreated to the Hilton Bayfront, where we had a lengthy conversation with Gene Luen Yang about his passion for the Turtles and how he would apply it to the series, starting with issue thirteen. Also discussed at San Diego Comic-Con, Andrew Joustra, the script coordinator for the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, will write an arc for the newly announced Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, bringing the iconic Fugitoid character to the latest iteration of the TMNT universe. As passionate fans of Fugitoid ourselves, we had to trap Joustra in a media room for a deep dive into his take on the character and why he put so much of himself into the troubled fugitive android. Today, you get two podcasts for the price of one. With Gene Luen Yang, we discuss where we find the Turtles when his story begins, how they've grown throughout the Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra run, and why a certain new antagonist was necessary for his story. With Andrew Joustra, we explore the Fugitoid concept, his relationship with the Turtles through the various franchise incarnations, and why this story is so deeply personal. Be sure to follow Gene Luen Yang on his website, Blue Sky, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, follow Andrew Joustra on his website, Blue Sky, and Instagram. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now Or Never Comics This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. 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.

Andrew Maclean is joined in the studio by Hugh Keevins and Marvin Bartley as they bring you the build up to Celtic V St Mirren. As well as reactions from the Dundee v Hibs & Falkirk v Dundee United games. Hear from Russell Martin about Rangers v MotherwellThe phone lines are open as the listeners have their say.

Andrew Maclean is joined in the studio by Hugh Keevins and Marvin Bartley as they bring you the build up to Celtic V St Mirren. As well as reactions from the Dundee v Hibs & Falkirk v Dundee United games. Hear from Russell Martin about Rangers v MotherwellThe phone lines are open as the listeners have their say.

Should Chip Zdarsky's promotional magazine, Zdarsky Comic News, win an Eisner at this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con International ceremony? We brought the question to him directly, and as you'll hear, he rejected the whole notion of a nomination extremely quickly. Zdarsky is having a ball working on his free periodical every month. He puts tremendous time, energy, and thought into each issue. Still, as far as the category of Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism is concerned, he wants someone else to take home the statue, and “knows” that someone else will take home the statue. We shall see the results very soon. Zdarsky Comic News began as a lark, as most things with Chip Zdarsky do. He turned his back on social media, adamantly believing it served no positive purpose, especially when it came to promoting his comics. Zdarksy Comic News' primary mission was to inform folks in comic shops about what he was working on and give them a little chuckle in the process. Since the first issue, however, Zdarsky Comic News has become its own unique monster. The cartoonist is slowly building a staff around himself, and it's time to decide whether or not to kill the beast or let it grow into something larger and more significant. Through advertising, Zdarsky Comic News pays for itself, but it might need a little more to become the next Comics Journal, or its evil stepbrother. Shortly before the 2025 Eisner Awards, we spoke with Chip Zdarsky about his free pamphlet, and that's all we talked about, which seemed to surprise him. If you want more Captain America talk or Public Domain conversation, you'll have to go somewhere else. We were only interested in Chip Zdarsky's mad side-hustle and what he thinks about the current state of comic book journalism. You can find Zdarsky Comic News at your local comic book shop, and you should also consider subscribing to Chip Zdarsky's Substack. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. In stores this June, Oni Press proudly presents a science fiction icon's unlikely return to existence in Benjamin #1 - a new, prestige format limited series from Philip K. Dick Award winner Ben H. Winters and artist Leomacs. Do you remember the work of acclaimed novelist Benjamin J. Carp? Across more than 44 novels and hundreds of short stories, Carp established himself as a counterculture revolutionary. He died in 1982, after years of Southern Californian excess finally claimed his life...until 2025...when Benjamin Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel room on the fringes of Los Angeles. Explore the metatextual nexus between existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, this June in Benjamin #1 – only from Oni Press. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. 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.

Andrew Maclean and Ross McCormack are in the studio tonight to discuss the fallout of Celtic's loss against Dutch opposition Ajax. While we build up to Rangers' pre season friendly vs Middlesborough and Russell Martin also breaks silence on Jesurun Rak-Sakyi interest.It's also the final one-hour show of the summer, we're back from 6-8pm on Monday July 28!

Andrew Maclean and Gordon Dalziel are in the studio tonight to discuss Celtic's upcoming preseason friendly against Dutch opposition Ajax. We also preview Rangers' transfer news and Hibernian and Dundee United's European matches. And finally, we have some exciting news for the upcoming season – tune in to the end to find out!

Andrew Maclean is joined by Scott Allan as they dive into Rangers' 2-0 victory over Panathinaikos, followed by hearing from fans sharing their thoughts on the match and which players impressed them the most.

If you've read comics from the Hivemind, aka Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, then you know their specialty. Everyone goes to therapy! Whether you're Peter Quill, Bucky Barnes, or Brad and Lisa Gullickson, if you're in a Hivemind comic, or reading a Hivemind comic, you're entering some kind of therapeutic discussion. Kelly and Lanzing put their characters on the couch, asking them some tough questions and listening to their answers. The results are always compelling, especially if we examine their recent run on Marvel's Thunderbolts. Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing recently finished their time on Thunderbolts, wrapping up their even larger Bucky Barnes story, with Doomstrike, out now as a five-issue series. As part of our San Diego Comic-Con Internationalcoverage, happening all week long on Comic Book Couples Counseling, we put the Hivemind in session with our particular brand of armchair psychology. The result, we hope, is an engaging, thorough exploration of who Bucky Barnes was, is, and will be. Not to mention all the other beautiful “heroes” brooding their way through the Thunderbolts team. We discuss their original plan for Bucky Barnes and how that evolved throughout Thunderbolts and the One World Under Doom event. We consider how Bucky's time as The Revolution parallels Captain America's time as Nomad, and why the character needed to become a cause rather than simply existing as a fist...or a trigger finger. It's a heavy conversation at times, but also one packed with joy and excitement. Just like their Thunderbolts comic. Thunderbolts: Doomstrike issues one through five are now available from Marvel Comics. They're written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, illustrated by Tommaso Biachi, colored by Yen Nitro, and lettered by Joe Sabino. Make sure you're following Collin Kelly on Blue Sky and Instagram, and Jackson Lanzing on Blue Sky and Instagram. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. In stores this June, Oni Press proudly presents a science fiction icon's unlikely return to existence in Benjamin #1 - a new, prestige format limited series from Philip K. Dick Award winner Ben H. Winters and artist Leomacs. Do you remember the work of acclaimed novelist Benjamin J. Carp? Across more than 44 novels and hundreds of short stories, Carp established himself as a counterculture revolutionary. He died in 1982, after years of Southern Californian excess finally claimed his life...until 2025...when Benjamin Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel room on the fringes of Los Angeles. Explore the metatextual nexus between existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, this June in Benjamin #1 – only from Oni Press. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. 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.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel as they look ahead to Rangers Champions League qualifier in Glasgow where they take on Panathinaikos at Ibrox . We also hear from fans who predict the starting XI as they prepare for Russell Martin's first competitive game as head coach.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Roger Hannah as they preview Rangers European qualifier with Panathinaikos, Celtic's transfer business so far and we hear from Jamie inAberdeen as he looks to put a dent in Roger's invinicible Summer League run at Beat The Pundit, will he do it?

If you're a comic book reader like we are, around the same time you learn about Batman and Robin, you're introduced to the medium's scariest boogeyman, Dr. Fredric Wertham. The publication of his Seduction of the Innocent in 1954 thrust Wertham into the popular consciousness, sparking hysteria and moral panic, hindering the medium's growth, and significantly harming the artists who worked within it. We assumed that Harold Schechter and Eric Powell's latest true crime collaboration would roast Wertham viciously, but Dr. Werthless is far too good a work to be an attack. Schechter and Powell reveal a much more complicated character, one who devoted years of his life to the Civil Rights movement and experienced tremendous horror while working with some of this nation's most notorious human monsters. Eric Powell, the creator of The Goon, knows a thing or two about this art form and how it can stir an intense reaction from “concerned citizens.” The era in which Wertham's book dominated boob tube conversation does not feel too far away from 2025, as politicians charge against graphic novels and libraries. The concerns around what stories can be told and who should be telling them indicate their power to influence and broaden our perspectives beyond the tiny universe within our eyeline. The desire to police narratives stems from fear and a need to control. If someone tells you not to read a book or watch a movie, you must read that book and watch that movie. As you'll hear, we had a wonderful time chatting with Harold Schechter and Eric Powell about Dr. Werthless. We discuss comic books' greatest boogeyman and all the complexities that brought him to write Seduction of the Innocent. We dig into this medium's power, the artists who were hurt by Werthem's attack, and how it all relates to what we're seeing around us today. Also, we may argue about what is and is not a comic book. Fun stuff! Dr. Werthless is now available as a hardcover from Dark Horse Comics. You can find more information on the comic by visiting Powell's site or Schecter's site. You can find Eric Powell on Bluesky and Instagram, and Harold Schechter on Facebook HERE. This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. In stores this June, Oni Press proudly presents a science fiction icon's unlikely return to existence in Benjamin #1 - a new, prestige format limited series from Philip K. Dick Award winner Ben H. Winters and artist Leomacs. Do you remember the work of acclaimed novelist Benjamin J. Carp? Across more than 44 novels and hundreds of short stories, Carp established himself as a counterculture revolutionary. He died in 1982, after years of Southern Californian excess finally claimed his life...until 2025...when Benjamin Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel room on the fringes of Los Angeles. Explore the metatextual nexus between existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, this June in Benjamin #1 – only from Oni Press. 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Sorry y'all! We are aware of how late this one is, but June was not a kind month for us. From losses to scheduling conflicts to unexpected health issues, we've all been on the constant grind. But the studio perseveres, the podcast continues, and our spirits are raised high. Welcome back and enjoy! This month we read, reviewed, and relished: Head Lopper: The Island or A Plague of Beasts by Andrew MaClean. An awesome action/adventure comic (collection) with incredible art and a tendency to reel you in. https://www.amazon.com/Head-Lopper-Island-Plague-Beasts/dp/1632158868  https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight  Spirits of the month: Sadly, while the spirits flowed, there were no direct links to the reading material this time around. However, a strong random shoutout/recommendation to a bright German Pilsner: Warsteiner https://www.warsteiner.com/  Brought to you by Zero-0-Eight (0-0-8 Studios)https://0-0-8studios.com/ Stay tuned for our official July episode - our very first in-person Novel Spirits recording, featuring Doctor Doom: Books of Doom. This one is on time still, and its going to be great lolDon't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment/review on any of the major podcast platforms. We don't bite! Cheers! #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #comics #artist #writing #review #comicreviews #comicreview #booklover #bookreview #booktok #books #artwork #art #podcastlife

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins as they react to Rangers European squad ahead of their qualifier with Panathinaikos, build up to Celtic's preseason friendly with Newcastle and we hear from Kieran Tierney on his return to Celtic...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel to look back on Celtic's friendly with Sporting Lisbon We hear from William who thinks Gers can't gamble on the Champions League Qualifiers Ross who has his thoughts on Rangers pre season Andy who discusses Celtics striker options and a Beat The Pundit fight with Richie in Cardonald

Andrew Maclean is joined by Scott Allan to look forward to Celtic's friendly with Sporting Lisbon We hear from Kenny and Tom who have differing opinions on pre season friendlies James who has his say on the Rangers squad ahead of the season and a Beat The Pundit tussle with Fraser in Uddingston

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel to look ahead to this evenings Premier Sports Cup gamesWe hear from Brian and Mark who have differing views on Odsonne Edouard returning to CelticGreg who thinks Gers are off the pace ahead of the new seasonand a Beat The Pundit battle with Craig in Linwood

Andrew Maclean is joined by Roger Hannah to look back on the big talking points in Scottish Football from the weekend We hear from Jimmy who is worried about Rangers signings this windowJames who thinks Rangers don't need project players and worries for the upcoming Champions League qualifiersand a Beat The Pundit tussle with Terry in the southside and Roger Hannah

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins to look forward to the weekends Premier Sports cup action We hear from Thomas who thinks Rangers need to strengthen at the backMalcom who thinks it's early to be hitting the panic button on Celtic's transfer policy this summer and a Beat The Pundit steward's inquiry with Callum in East Kilbride

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel to discuss the big talking points in Scottish Football today We hear from William who thinks Celtic should resign Patrick Roberts Jordan who thinks Rangers have a player on their hands in Joe Rothwell and a Beat The Pundit encounter with Ian in Ayr

Andrew Maclean is joined by Scott Allan as we hear from Celtic and Rangers fans as they look to next season. We look at Rangers' latest signing from English Premier League side Wolves. There are discussions on Scott's latest announcement to retire and what he is up to next in his career. Ally in Paisley takes on Scott at Beat The Pundit. Will Ally's first time luck carry him to victory?

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel as Celtic take on Cork City in the Cork Super Cup, there's discussions on Celtic's transfer strategy and the panel are asked about Rangers transfer links with former Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski and Leicester City's Jamie Vardy...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Roger Hannah to take your calls after Celtic and Rangers were in pre-season action at the weekend against Queen's Park and Club Brugge, respectively. Both sets of fans react to their side's performanceS and transfer news surrounding Glasgow's big two.Plus, we hear from one Hoops supporter who says he still has a 'bad taste in the mouth' after losing out on the treble last season as he demands the club sign a new striker.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins as they talk about Celtic's transfer business and Ian and John aren't happy with Mr Keevin's take on it. Rangers fan Ian is also not happy with his sides signings so far...It's a happy Friday as always on Superscoreboard.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel as they react to the rumours of Nicolas Kuhn's departure for Como and we're joined by Peterbrough Telegraph Senior Reporter Ben Jones to get some inside knowledge on new Rangers arrival Emmanuel Fernandez.

Andrew Maclean and Ross McCormack are in the studio as the former Leeds striker gives his thoughts on new Rangers signing Joe Rothwell. We also hear from Chief Sports Writer for the Yorkshire Evening Post, Graham Smyth about the new Gers signing while callers John and Paddy disagree over Celtic's transfer policy.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel after the news that Greg Taylor has left Celtic. Sean wants Lawrence Shankland in at Rangers while John asks what is the point in B Teams after the departure of Daniel Cummings.And can Daz make it two wins in a row against first time caller Gavin on Beat the Pundit?

Andrew MacLean and Simon Donnelly react to Max Aarons signing for Rangers. There is an unexpected call on a Scotland hopeful and a game of Beat The Pundit one of the players will not want to look back on...

Andrew Maclean & Gordon Dalziel are in the studio as they discuss the latest transfer rumoursJeff wanted more Rangers activity in the transfer window, Joe wanted Lawrence Shankland in at Ibrox while Bill wanted to continue paying tributes to Lisbon Lion John ClarkPlus Thomas gets wide with Gordon Dalziel on Beat the Pundit

Andrew Maclean is joined by in the studio by Roger Hannah as they go over the talking points from Rangers EGM and they pay tribute to Celtic legend John Clark. We hear from Andrew Cavenagh on the three main things that attracted them to Rangers and keeping their cards close to their chest when it come to how much they will spend in the transfer market.Plus, how will Roger Hannah get on in Beat The Pundit?

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins in the studio to discuss the big points in Scottish Football today. The fixtures for the 25/26 Scottish premiership are revealed and the callers have their say. We hear from Russell Martin and Charlie Mulgrew. Plus, how will Hugh Keevins get on in Beat The Pundit? find out here.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel to discuss the big points in Scottish Football todayGareth is worried about John Souttar's medical situation Laurie in Carntyne is worried the board won't back Brendan Rodgers The Superscoreboard award season is in full swing and a controversial Beat The Pundit game

Andrew Maclean is joined by Scott Allan to discuss the big points in Scottish Football todayRangers will face Panathinaikos in the Champions LeagueThe Superscoreboard award season is in full swing and a Beat The Pundit game with Chris in Ayr

Andrew Maclean is joined by Ross McCormack in the studio as they speak about Max Aarons to Rangers? and Andrew Robertson back to Celtic?

Andrew Maclean is joined by Simon Donnelly in the studio as they speak about Motherwell's new manager Jens Berthel Askou. We hear from SFA Chief executive Ian Maxell on Steve Clarke and own wins on Beat The Pundit and the line are open with the fans reaction.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Ross McCormack in the studio as they speak about what your club's transfer priority is and James in Ibrox thinks Rangers should go for Scott McTominay while Paul in Paisley reckons Russell Martin's Football could be boring...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Marvin Bartley in the studio as they speak about Scotland v Liechtenstein and Kieran Tierney's return to Celtic. The phone lines are open with the fans reactions and can Dave beat Marvin Bartley in Beat The Pundit?

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins as Scotland travel to Vaduz to face Liechtenstein, We discuss the transfer rumours surrounding Greg Taylor and Cyriel Dessers and we Beat The Pundit Summer League continues...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Marvin Bartley and Gordon Dalziel as they react to the news that Rangers have appointed Russell Martin on a three-year contract as their new head coach. We hear from fans who are "DISGUSTED" at the move, while others back the former Southampton boss and direct their anger at overcritical supporters.We get the lowdown on Martin's managerial career at St Mary's from Martin Starke, host of Total Saints Podcast, and a thrilling game of Beat The Pundit!

Andrew Maclean is joined by Ross McCormack as the rumours of Russell Martin to Rangers pick up more steam as a deal looks like it's edging closer, Summer Beat The Pundit continues and we hear your thoughts on the openline...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Goron Dalziel as they react to the news that former player Rusell Martin is edging closer to becoming the club's new manager, we play Beat The Pundit and take your calls on the openline...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins as they react to the news that Rangers board have announced a new head coach will be appointed in "coming days" and they discuss Rangers' takeover and what it will mean for their summer business...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins as they react to the news that Rangers American take over is now complete with 49ers Enterprise and Superscoreboard pundit Mark Wilson is appointed manager of Partick Thistle...

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel as the hunt for the next Rangers manager goes on. We hear from Robbie and Martin who have opposing views on the news Steven Gerrard WON'T be returning to Ibrox.Meanwhile, Partick Thistle fan Graham wanted to discuss the managerial situation at Partick Thistle.Plus Beat The Pundit, where Gordon Dalziel is looking to bounce back from defeat in pre-season action.

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