Podcast appearances and mentions of Chip Zdarsky

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.

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.

As reported by The Beat, the Eisner-winning comics journalism website (hell yeah), Comic Book Couples Counselingkinda kicked off San Diego Comic-Con International this year with our Live Podcast Recording at Now or Never Comics in Downtown San Diego. On Tuesday, July 22nd, we invited superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson to chat with us after a signing at the shop. With The Moon Is Following Us recently concluded, his final issues of Transformerson their way, and the Kickstarter launch of his behemoth art book, we had a lot to discuss with DWJ. Today's episode presents the audio from our discussion in full, complete with questions from the audience, and a serious discussion of where The Moon Is Following Us took its readers, without spoiling the narrative for those who have not finished the comic. We also explore Daniel Warren Johnson's relationship with comic book shops and comic conventions. What is his ideal store? Is San Diego different from the many other comic conventions across this country? While our conversation with Daniel Warren Johnson may have launched Comic-Con for us, it represents the conclusion of our SDCC coverage. Please hit those links below to experience pop culture's greatest gathering as we bring numerous other creator interviews to your ears. Make sure you're following Daniel Warren Johnson on Blue Sky, Instagram, and his Website. 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 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. This July, IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated cozy horror hit series returns in Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1. Superstar Cartoonist Patrick Horvath's delightfully twisted tale about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear is returning to comic shops for a new story that is guaranteed to shock readers. Return to the seemingly idealistic suburban town of Woodbrook as Samantha, the bloodlusting brown bear, got away with her crimes and is now the town's one and only serial killer. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is out now from IDW Publishing. This July, one of the greatest creator-owned comic series of all time begins a powerful new chapter! From Oni Press, return to the Eisner-nominated world of The Sixth Gun as creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt reunite for The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – an extra-sized comics' event told across three prestige format issues. The Sixth Gun is about to be Reborn anew - as it has been countless times across the centuries. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters is ready and waiting to challenge a secret cabal. The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 23rd. 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.

Cap meets the Fantastic Four as they battle Namor, Krang and the Atlantean Army and... Giganto! Plus... Rick & Bob talk about the Chip Zdarsky interview going viral and Rick's appearance on NPR's Throughline podcast. Bonus: Stick around for a Blooper! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-yO3Ii-D6jUCheck out NPR's Throughline Captain America episode at https://www.npr.org/2025/07/03/1255164467/does-america-need-a-hero?Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansHere are FREE and FAST ways you can support the show: https://tinyurl.com/y6kyu9nhConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Email questions to CapComicFans@gmail.comOur home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com⁠

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.

You don't need to be told this: San Diego Comic-Con International is a comic convention unlike any other in the world. As yearly attendees, it's our favorite time of the year at our favorite place on the planet, but what does such a colossal gathering of geekdoms truly mean for a publisher, and how can a company raise its voice above a million other competing screams? We presented these questions to Oni Press Publisher and President Hunter Gorinson, as well as Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn. Somehow, they're madly in love with SDCC, and we're eager to share with you the Oni Press 2025 Comic-Con battle plan. From their words, you can form your path to conquering Comic-Con. This year marks the third anniversary of Hunter Gorinson and Sierra Hahn's time at Oni Press. You've undoubtedly noticed, they've been extremely productive. Beyond recent partnerships with EC and the NacelleVerse, they've recently announced dealings with Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah, and Josh C. Waller's SpectreVision. High Strangeness is a five-part experiment in sequential storytelling, featuring firsthand accounts of real paranormal encounters, guided by creators such as Chris Condon, Christopher Cantwell, Christian Ward, Dave Chisholm, Zac Thompson, and Cecil Castellucci. Say no more, we're in. We also discuss the recently announced Crownsville from Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti. This supernatural twist on true-life horror is precisely what you want from the co-creator of Killadelphia, and it's guaranteed to stir profound emotions in any contemporary reader. Hunter Gorinson and Sierra Hahn are very excited for folks to discover what Barnes and Bonetti are brewing with this one. Most importantly, our conversation puts you on the showfloor at San Diego Comic-Con as a publisher. The stakes are as high as the excitement that runs down every aisle. Whether you want to attend SDCC as a guest or a creator, our chat with Gorinson and Hahn will get you strategizing your own Comic-Con mission statement. Make sure you're following Oni Press on their 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 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. This July, IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated cozy horror hit series returns in Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1. Superstar Cartoonist Patrick Horvath's delightfully twisted tale about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear is returning to comic shops for a new story that is guaranteed to shock readers. Return to the seemingly idealistic suburban town of Woodbrook as Samantha, the bloodlusting brown bear, got away with her crimes and is now the town's one and only serial killer. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is out now from IDW Publishing. This July, one of the greatest creator-owned comic series of all time begins a powerful new chapter! From Oni Press, return to the Eisner-nominated world of The Sixth Gun as creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt reunite for The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – an extra-sized comics' event told across three prestige format issues. The Sixth Gun is about to be Reborn anew - as it has been countless times across the centuries. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters is ready and waiting to challenge a secret cabal. The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 23rd. 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.

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.

Today, we begin our mission to bring San Diego Comic-Con International to you. That means four episodes in your podcast feed this week! First up is writer Alex Segura. He's been handed the keys to the Star Wars kingdom, working on the new Marvel Comics ongoing series alongside artist Phil Noto and letterer Clayton Cowles. The new series fills the gaps between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. The New Republic just slayed the Empire. Now what? We chat with Alex Segura about his Star Wars origin, the responsibility of steering the ship during such a critical moment within the canon, and how he'll test Luke Skywalker when he's seemingly at his Jedi Knight peak. Some writers would throw all their childhood toys into the sandbox with a project like this one, but Segura is cautious not to stuff the story with wish-fulfillment. His Star Wars is a carefully considered narrative, beautifully realized by two top-tier collaborators. As you'll also hear, a franchise like Star Wars can be overwhelming for the audience as well. How do you push the envelope for diehard readers while not alienating potential new fans of the series? What's that line in Hamilton? War is the easy part; governing is the hard part. Star Wars is rolling out monthly from Marvel Comics. Make sure you keep up to date with everything Alex Segura has going on by following his Blue Sky, Instagram, and Substack. 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. This July, IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated cozy horror hit series returns in Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1. Superstar Cartoonist Patrick Horvath's delightfully twisted tale about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear is returning to comic shops for a new story that is guaranteed to shock readers. Return to the seemingly idealistic suburban town of Woodbrook as Samantha, the bloodlusting brown bear, got away with her crimes and is now the town's one and only serial killer. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is out now from IDW Publishing. This July, one of the greatest creator-owned comic series of all time begins a powerful new chapter! From Oni Press, return to the Eisner-nominated world of The Sixth Gun as creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt reunite for The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – an extra-sized comics' event told across three prestige format issues. The Sixth Gun is about to be Reborn anew - as it has been countless times across the centuries. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters is ready and waiting to challenge a secret cabal. The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 23rd. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks 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 CBCC's Comic Shop Road Trip Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series 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.

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. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks 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 CBCC's Comic Shop Road Trip Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series 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.

Victor and Carl discuss James Gunn's Superman, the first film in the DC Universe film relaunch in this week's episode! Victor also highlights a jam-packed wrestling weekend with reviews of AEW All In: Texas, Gunther vs. Goldberg on WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, and WWE Evolution. Carl discusses his experience competing in the 401 Blend Battle and highlights some of his latest comic book pickups including Chip Zdarsky's new Captain America series and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees. Up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's time to GET IT! Recorded July 15, 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catch Codex Prime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms. Email: CodexPrimePodcast@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/codexprime Instagram: instagram.com/codexprimepodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDMNJNgnM6y3WB3fA1a1HA SoundCloud: @codex-prime Victor Omoayo - Do the Film Thing Podcast: https://dothefilmthing.podbean.com/ - Do the Film Thing Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dothefilmthing - Do The Film Thing on Bluesky: @dothefilmthing.bsky.social - Email: dothefilmthing@gmail.com Carl Byrd - Instagram, TikTok and Mixcloud @mrbyrd1027

Comic Reviews DC o        Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit 1 by Leah Williams, Haining, Ivan Plascencia Marvel o        Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin 1 by Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Matteo Della Fonte, Mattia Iacono; Marc Guggenheim, Michael Sta. Maria, Dono Sanchez-Almara o        Captain America 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin o        Godzilla vs. Thor 1 by Jason Aaron, Aaron Kuder, Jesus Aburtov o        Wolverines and Deadpools 1 by Cody Ziglar, Roge Antonio, Guru eFX o        X-Men: Prelude to a Future Past 1 by Chris Claremont, Salvador Larroca, Guru eFX o        X-Men: Hellfire Vigil 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Javier Garron; Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons; Stephanie Phillips, Roi Mercado; Geoffrey Thorne, Marcus To; Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio; Eve Ewing, Federica Mancin; Alex Paknadel, Declan Shalvey; Jason Loo, Sara Pichelli; Murewa Ayodele, Luciano Vecchio o        Marvel Unlimited §  HERBIE 5 by Nathan Stockman AWA o        Charlamagne Tha God Presents Illuminati 1 by Bryan Edward Hill, Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Marco Lesko Image o        Gehenna: Naked Aggression 1 by Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig, Matteo Vattani o        Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story 1 by Maytal Zchut, Leila Leiz, Alex Sinclair OGN Countdown Superman's Good Guy Gang Vol 1 by Rob Justus Karmapolis Vol 1: The Land of Cars by Nick Bertozzi Miss Camper by Kat Fajado Unico Vol 2: Hunted by Samual Sattin, Osamu Tezuka, Gurihiru Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner Dr. Werthless: The Man Who Studied Murder and Nearly Killed the Comics Industry by Harold Schechter, Eric Powell Flash Gordon: Girl From Infinity Vol 1 by Marguerite Bennett, Bev Johnson Additional Reviews: Jurassic World Rebirth Ironheart part 2 My Hero Academia s1 News: Dynamite in dire straits thanks to Diamond Trailers: Odyssey teaser, Boys Go To Jupiter Comics Countdown (02 Jul 2025): 1.     Black Hammer: Spiral City 7 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen 2.     Absolute Green Lantern 4 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay 3.     Immortal Thor 25 by Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry, Jan Bazaldua, Justin Greenwood, Matt Hollingsworth, Romulo Fajardo Jr. 4.     Godzilla vs Thor 1 by Jason Aaron, Aaron Kuder, Jesus Aburtov 5.     Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma 4 by Ram V, Anand Radhakrishnan, Mike Spicer 6.     Captain America 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin 7.     Batgirl 9 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Mike Spicer 8.     Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story 1 by Maytal Zchut, Leila Leiz, Alex Sinclair 9.     Arcana Royale 3 by Cullen Bunn, A.C. Zamudio, Bill Crabtree 10.  JSA 9 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero

Not too long ago, the United States Government confirmed the existence of UFOs, but we had too much going on to care at the time. Maybe we needed more concrete evidence. What if ET arrived on our doorstep? But he was already dead? That's the premise of Alienated, the new Comixology Original written, colored, and lettered by Taki Soma, with art by John Broglia and covers by Michael Avon Oeming. Alienated begins with one of our great mysteries solved, but done so in a horrifying, unsatisfying way. Alien arrival on Earth shakes society's core, spreading panic and existential dread...until people get distracted and move on to the next day's news cycle. There's only one problem: a single Alien survives, and it's on one disconnected family to keep them breathing. We're ecstatic to have creative couple Taki Soma and Michael Avon Oeming on the podcast this week. We discuss how storytelling impacts every element of their relationship, their fascination with UFO mythology, and how Taki Soma's graphic novel memoir Sleeping While Standing impacted her method of creating fiction. The first four Alienated issues are out now, and the fifth issue will arrive on August 5th. Please follow Taki Soma on Blue Sky and Instagram, and follow Michael Avon Oeming on Blue Sky, Instagram, and his Website. This Week's Sponsor 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. This July, IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated cozy horror hit series returns in Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1. Superstar Cartoonist Patrick Horvath's delightfully twisted tale about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear is returning to comic shops for a new story that is guaranteed to shock readers. Return to the seemingly idealistic suburban town of Woodbrook as Samantha, the bloodlusting brown bear, got away with her crimes and is now the town's one and only serial killer. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is out now from IDW Publishing. This July, one of the greatest creator-owned comic series of all time begins a powerful new chapter! From Oni Press, return to the Eisner-nominated world of The Sixth Gun as creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt reunite for The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – an extra-sized comics' event told across three prestige format issues. The Sixth Gun is about to be Reborn anew - as it has been countless times across the centuries. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters is ready and waiting to challenge a secret cabal. The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 23rd. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks 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 CBCC's Comic Shop Road Trip Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series 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.

If you were going to save the comics industry from impending doom, how would you do it? How about a newsletter full of interviews, gags and anecdotes by Chip Zdarsky? Maybe you'd call it Zdarsky Comic News. Well... you would if your name was Chip Zdarsky.Listen to find out how ZCN came about, and how Chip decided to take a stab at writing Captain America. ZCN is available at your Local Comic Shop by special order. Just ask for it at the counter. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali! It's all going down as two titans take on the Scrubs! Then, Rick and Morty vs. The Universe and Benjamin #2 from Oni Press, and we peek at Captain America #1 from Marvel Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN RICK AND MORTY VS. THE UNIVERSE Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith Artist: Jarrett Williams Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: July 9, 2025 From the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams (Speed Force), this summer's seven-part countdown to the end of everything that was, is, and will be begins with . . . a bachelor party that gets a little out of hand? Rick's old buddy Dimension C-137 (where Rick and Morty Cronenberg'd Earth) has reached his UNIVERSAL HALF-LIFE and is getting MARRIED—to the female-presenting embodiment of the Parmesan Dimension! He's found true love and wants his old pal Rick to plan his bachelor party! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Answer: Pretty much everything . . . and it is all Rick's fault! Now Rick and Morty are on the run from EVERY SINGLE UNIVERSE THEY'VE EVER MESSED WITH—meaning, no matter what dimension they escape to, the universe will literally be against them. And, to survive, Rick will be forced to something he hoped he would never have to do—a last resort of EPIC PROPORTIONS! DON'T CALL IT A CRISIS! The FIRST RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT starts here with a cosmos-colliding spectacular TOO BIG FOR TV . . . and featuring, well, EVERYONE! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lCPsEb MATTHEW CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Valerio Schiti Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 2, 2025 A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed - for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Experience the untold tale of Captain America's first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing new era of CAPTAIN AMERICA! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lMqNgx RODRIGO BENJAMIN #2 Writer: Ben H. Winters Artist: Leomacs Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 16 Legendary science-fiction novelist Benjamin J. Carp has just been resurrected 40 years after his death . . . and that's not even the strangest thing that's going to happen to him today. In an effort to unravel the mystery of author Benjamin J. Carp's unexpected reappearance, Benjamin and his newfound companion, Marcus, travel to the arid Joshua Tree desert, where they discover the secret lair of a cabal of scientists eager to revive the minds of some of history's greatest thinkers in an effort to save humanity from its greatest weakness: lack of imagination. Are they to be believed . . . or is this just more sci-fi hokum torn from a chapter in one of Carp's beloved novels? [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44THi4M DISCUSSION SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI Writer: Dennis O'Neil Artist: Neal Adams Publisher: DC Comics Two legendary figures meet for the first time in this spectacular adventure, as an alien race called the Scrubb demand that Earth's greatest champion battle their world's own greatest fighter. Both Superman and Muhammad Ali step forward -- and to determine who is truly Earth's greatest fighter, Superman temporarily loses his powers and faces Ali in the ring. Ultimately, the duo must work together to defeat the Scrubb, with Ali taking on their champion while Superman battles their space-armada. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kzAyhi CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Issue #709: Superman Plays Late Nite Cornhole on HBODownload Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!It's a week of epic returns: The return of John! The return of our favorite Book Club Barkeep, NIKKI (@sours_and_sass)! And, of course, the return of Superman to movie screens this week elicits a lot of conversation around the Man of Steel and his place in comic book and film history. Is the gang excited for the movie? Will the people flock to the theaters for it? The shadow knows!Also, reflections on Ironheart and the state of MCU TV and reactions to Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti's Captain America #1.Comics talked this week: Mortals (Radix Publishing), Banned Book Club (Iron Circus), Bandette Vol. 1, Adventureman: Family Tree #3, Marvel Zero #1, Captain America #1, Superman Confidential #1-5 and #11, All-Star Superman #1-12, Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-12, Man of Steel #1-6, Superman: the Last Days of Lex Luthor #1-3.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali! It's all going down as two titans take on the Scrubs! Then, Rick and Morty vs. The Universe and Benjamin #2 from Oni Press, and we peek at Captain America #1 from Marvel Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN RICK AND MORTY VS. THE UNIVERSE Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith Artist: Jarrett Williams Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: July 9, 2025 From the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams (Speed Force), this summer's seven-part countdown to the end of everything that was, is, and will be begins with . . . a bachelor party that gets a little out of hand? Rick's old buddy Dimension C-137 (where Rick and Morty Cronenberg'd Earth) has reached his UNIVERSAL HALF-LIFE and is getting MARRIED—to the female-presenting embodiment of the Parmesan Dimension! He's found true love and wants his old pal Rick to plan his bachelor party! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Answer: Pretty much everything . . . and it is all Rick's fault! Now Rick and Morty are on the run from EVERY SINGLE UNIVERSE THEY'VE EVER MESSED WITH—meaning, no matter what dimension they escape to, the universe will literally be against them. And, to survive, Rick will be forced to something he hoped he would never have to do—a last resort of EPIC PROPORTIONS! DON'T CALL IT A CRISIS! The FIRST RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT starts here with a cosmos-colliding spectacular TOO BIG FOR TV . . . and featuring, well, EVERYONE! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lCPsEb MATTHEW CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Valerio Schiti Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 2, 2025 A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed - for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Experience the untold tale of Captain America's first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing new era of CAPTAIN AMERICA! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lMqNgx RODRIGO BENJAMIN #2 Writer: Ben H. Winters Artist: Leomacs Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 16 Legendary science-fiction novelist Benjamin J. Carp has just been resurrected 40 years after his death . . . and that's not even the strangest thing that's going to happen to him today. In an effort to unravel the mystery of author Benjamin J. Carp's unexpected reappearance, Benjamin and his newfound companion, Marcus, travel to the arid Joshua Tree desert, where they discover the secret lair of a cabal of scientists eager to revive the minds of some of history's greatest thinkers in an effort to save humanity from its greatest weakness: lack of imagination. Are they to be believed . . . or is this just more sci-fi hokum torn from a chapter in one of Carp's beloved novels? [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44THi4M DISCUSSION SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI Writer: Dennis O'Neil Artist: Neal Adams Publisher: DC Comics Two legendary figures meet for the first time in this spectacular adventure, as an alien race called the Scrubb demand that Earth's greatest champion battle their world's own greatest fighter. Both Superman and Muhammad Ali step forward -- and to determine who is truly Earth's greatest fighter, Superman temporarily loses his powers and faces Ali in the ring. Ultimately, the duo must work together to defeat the Scrubb, with Ali taking on their champion while Superman battles their space-armada. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kzAyhi CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Writer, artist, and newsletter impresario Chip Zdarsky joins the show to talk about his world (and the wider world) of comics. Zdarsky discusses the notoriety of Zdarsky Comic News, the work that goes into it, its Eisner Award nomination, learnings from reading manga, what ZCN and Mangasplaining offer him, the origins of White House Robot Romance, its odd timing, the impact of colorists, recent changes to his process, working in the DSTLRY format, the importance of risk taking, figuring out his approach, how reader expectations factor into his thinking, his approach to Captain America, the appeal of bigger stories, how Marvel and his position there has changed, how he figures out which projects he takes on, Comic Comps Con, and more.

Chip Zdarsky returns to the podcast to talk about writing Marvel's new Captain America series, and to try and make sense of how Zdarsky Comic News (ZCN) landed a 2025 Eisner Award nomination. The two talk manga, Japan, the current state of the comics industry, Tom Waits, and Zdarsky's surprising new best friend, Pedro Pascal.Check Out Chip's Substack - https://zdarsky.substack.com/https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast

Directamente de Metropolis regresa el Solo Podcast!!!Esta semana estuvo "Joe El" y los temas fueron:- #SaludosdelaSemana y los comics confirmados de Panini para agosto 2025- El lamentable fallecimiento de la leyenda del comic Jim Shooter.- El #1 del nuevo titulo de Capitan America de Chip Zdarsky y la saga "Millennium" de Steve Eaglehart- #Comentemosmanga La terceta temporada de "El Juego del Calamar" y el final del anime "Lazarus" de Shinichiro Watanabe- #Comentemosterrorcbronesforever: "Hellhouse LLC" del año 2015.- #CCariJoeturas: La pelicula de "Superman: Brainiac Attacks" de 2006- TEMA PRINCIPAL: Preparandonos para el proximo estreno de la pelicula de Superman, tenemos un nuevo especial donde revisamos varios comics del personaje, la mayoria comics que no habiamos leido.Les recordamos que este episodio ya se encuentra disponible en todas nuestras plataformas:YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/jd8WLZjG5bADESCARGA DIRECTA: https://www.mediafire.com/file/ltbv1r9x0bpkauu/CCEsp43.mp3/fileIVOOX: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/151934113SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SmFl39DtInEPnjPktmzLF?si=y0rUbfN9Ta6l5wNs75JR2wITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/cc-podcast-ep-especial-43-el-en%C3%A9simo-especial-de-superman/id1491120703?i=1000716052673AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com.mx/podcasts/4034adbb-ebd7-4e94-b30b-25d526706c1f/episodes/1a74f7ae-bb7c-4a9b-be25-31e3b105ac63/cc-podcast-los-c-brones-del-comic-cc-podcast-ep-especial-43--el-en%C3%A9simo-especial-de-supermanDEEZER: https://dzr.page.link/3EVC6XKg8P19PpMi8TUNE IN: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/CC-PODCAST-Los-Cabrones-del-Comic-p1403534/?topicId=165592046CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/episode/CC-PODCAST-Ep.-Especial-43--El-En%C3%A9simo-Especial-de-Superman-id3402827-id825529534ANCHOR: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e356mm6/detailsYOUTUBE MUSIC (AUDIO): https://youtu.be/iV1NWgitmosGOODPODS: https://goodpods.com/es/podcasts/cc-podcast-los-cbrones-del-comic-219242/cc-podcast-ep-especial-43-el-en%c3%a9simo-especial-de-superman-95259152No dejen de seguirnos en todas nuestras redes sociales:FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/CC-Podcast-116418736410117INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ccpodcast20/TWITTER https://twitter.com/ccpodcast3YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVjg-mMwicbhE6coe5LKewCARPETA MEDIAFIRE CON TODOS LOS EPISODIOS:https://www.mediafire.com/folder/y75tj32egk9re/CC+PODCASThttps://www.mediafire.com/folder/bfm81giju8ete/CC+PODCAST+2https://www.mediafire.com/folder/ve0hlb14gk025/CC+PODCAST+3

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRIP Jim Shooter: The comic book prodigy who changed Marvel foreverSkybound and Image expand the Invincible Universe for fall 2025Marvel Launches 'Fantastic Four Bookazine', blending comics, film, and historyThor falls… and rises again as a mortal in Al Ewing's ‘Mortal Thor' #1Marvel teases new X-Men era ‘Age of Revelation'Doctor Doom's final stand: Marvel teases universe-shaking showdown in ‘One World Under Doom' #8Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Gehenna Naked Aggression #1 (Patrick Kindlo, Maurizio Rosenzweig)Bring On The Bad Guys: Green Goblin #1 (Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Matteo Della Fonte)Chris:​​Captain America #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin)The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Joe Kelly, John Romita, Jr., Scott Hanna, etc.)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Absolute Green Lantern #4 (Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay)Dave: All-New Venom #8 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 (Patrick Horvath)Dave: Predator: Black, White & Blood #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave:  MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 (Russell Dauterman)Chris: Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - A League for Justice #1 (Christopher Mitten Variant)Interview: Taboo and CTG Sports Brian Amlani - Comics and Kicks Podcast1. Comics and Kicks is such a unique blend—what was the “origin story” behind launching this podcast, and how long had it been percolating?2. You've got deep roots in both hip-hop and geek culture—how do you see comic books and sneakers as forms of self-expression, and where do they overlap for you?3. The show dives into conversations with creators, collectors, and innovators—what voices are you most excited to spotlight that we might not hear from in typical mainstream media?4. What were the first comic book and first pair of kicks that made you feel something—like, “This is part of who I am”?5. You've done work with Marvel and even co-created a Native American superhero—how has your experience as a comics creator shaped the way you approach these podcast conversations?6. The sneaker world can be just as passionate and obsessive as the comic book scene. How do you navigate the hype, history, and authenticity in both spaces?7. As someone who's broken barriers in music, representation, and now podcasting—what does success look like for Comics and Kicks? What impact do you hope it leaves behind?8. If you could design your dream crossover—a comic series and sneaker drop happening side by side—what characters and shoe would headline that launch?

A new phase of Comic Book Couples Counseling begins today with The Stacks, our new YouTube series where we trap comic book creators inside Third Eye Comics in Annapolis, Maryland, and force them to discuss their all-time favorite comic books. Time Watis collaborators and Mangasplaining co-hosts David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky launch the series. As you'll see, they enthusiastically tease each other while naming some of the most brilliant comic books ever published. The first season of The Stacks will be published weekly for two months. We filmed each episode at Third Eye Comics, one of the country's GREAT comic book stores, and each guest approached the mission of highlighting their favorites in unique ways. In addition to David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky, season one will consist of Benjamin Percy (Predator vs. Spider-Man, X-Force), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Batman and Robin, The Incredible Hulk), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root, Doom), Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, News From The Fallout), and Brad and Lisa Gullickson (hey, that's us!). Season One may include a few surprise guests, too. So, cross your fingers. Here's what we need from you. If you dig this concept and you want to see more episodes with comic book creators standing in front of comic shelves yammering about their favorite comics, please, please, please share the video with your friends. Like, subscribe, and all that stuff you're tired of hearing about, but that's how the word spreads. We're extremely excited about The Stacks and want to do a lot more of them, but we need an active and engaged audience to do that. Comic Book Couples Counseling listeners are some of the most dedicated comic book readers on the planet, and we know you have our back. Comics have deserved a format like The Stacks for a long time. Comics are the greatest storytelling medium on the planet. Let's show the world why and help find some new comic book readers in the process. Thank you, friends. If you want to visit The Stacks in person, get yourself to the Third Eye Comics mothership in Annapolis, Maryland: 209 Chinquapin Round Rd, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: 410-897-0322. Email: info@thirdeyecomics.com. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel featuring The Stacks Four Color Fantasies Eisner Nomination Video BYoung Video Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series 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.

In addition to talking the big book of the week (Captain America - duh), we'll cover Sisterhood and Gehenna: Naked Aggression, both out on Image Comics. These are going to be fun to talk about, but please - I beg of you... Don't forget the news! We'll talk about the reveal from the X-Men Hellfire Vigil, Bots comic book Reddit needs, and a goodbye to the legend Jim Shooter. 

This Week: • CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 • THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #7 • X-MEN: HELLFIRE VIGIL #1 • ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #7 • ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #4 • RESURRECTION MAN: QUANTUM KARMA #4 Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/thecomicspals?fan_landing=true Subscribe on YouTube - youtube.com/thecomicspals?sub_confirm... Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT Watch us LIVE on YouTube every: Thursday at 6 PM EST for Pals Pulls Saturday at 10:15 AM EST for The Comics Pals Podcast Pals Previews Uploaded Every Monday at 1PM EST Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch

A new run of Captain America is here! And it's first story ... takes us back to the beginning? What happened with Cap's first mission out of the ice?! A full breakdown of Chip Zdarsky's return to Marvel with Captain America #1 plus reactions to Ultimate Wolverine, BOOM! Studios' GRIM and much more on this week's Comic Corner.(00:00) The Rundown(01:49) Captain America #1 Review(07:19) Ultimate Wolverine #7 Review(15:58) The Immortal Thor #25 Review(21:19) Superman #27 Review(27:10) Justice League #8 Review(31:53) Grim #23 Review(37:34) Next Week's Pulls(40:38) Superman Movie Preview

New Captain America series writer Chip Zdarksy returns to rap Cap! What is the new sliding timeline and are there retcons in this series? Why does Steve want to rejoin the Army - and is he actually the rank of Captain? Plus, one listener wants to know... Does Steve cry during sex? (IYKYK)...and much more!Connect with our guests at: https://www.zdars.coWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJzwAb6cBz8Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com⁠

We're delivering the fireworks early, as we sit down with acclaimed artist Terry Dodson to explore his remarkable 30+ year career! From the early days breaking in during the 90s to his current collaboration with Matt Fraction on the pulp-inspired Adventureman, Terry opens up about developing his signature style, his creative partnership with wife Rachel, and the challenges of drawing some of comics' most beloved characters including Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, and Harley Quinn. We dive deep into his approach to character design, discuss memorable projects with Mark Millar and Kevin Smith, and get the inside story on everything from redesigning Count Chocula to the visual storytelling complexities of Adventureman's multiple timelines. Terry also shares insights into his collaborative process with top-tier writers and gives us a preview of what's coming up in Adventureman: Family Tree.Speaking of which, the third issue of Adventureman: Family Tree comes out today, 7/2/25! And if you missed the announcement, Terry's also drawing the upcoming Wonder Woman/Captain America crossover written by Chip Zdarsky. Check them out!You can follow Terry primarily on Instagram and Bluesky @terrydodsonart.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.

Before Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti and Frank Martin's Captain America shield slashes into stores this Wednesday, I had a chance to converse with Chip about the title, as well as his (and Rachael Stott, Tamra Bonvillain and Ariana Maher's) White House Robot Romance from DSTLRY – going into how it feels to write books with these storylines during this political climate, as well as a wealth of other stuff primarily about Captain America and how he views the character and the mythos. I've been a big fan of Chip Zdarsky since his Spectacular Spider-Man book way back in 2017, and he was the first comics creator I ever met in person, so getting to interview him was a dream come true. The conversation we had about these books, especially Captain America, was a real eye opener in a lot of ways. I even got to talk about one of my criticisms of Avengers: Twilight's ending with him and how that might influence how he writes Captain America, which certainly left me very inquisitive about how this book is going to turn out. I also asked about Gundam (obviously), which he covered with his friends over at his manga podcast Mangasplaining, so be sure to check that out. Captain America #1 hits stores this Wednesday, July 2nd. Check out Chip Zdarsky over at his substack! Synopsis for Captain America #1 While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed — for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Experience the untold tale of Captain America's first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing new era of CAPTAIN AMERICA! Synopsis for White House Robot Romance When Chef-9 learns that Service-1 is scheduled for immediate decommissioning, he makes an unprecedented choice: abandon his station, break protocol, and flee with Service-1 into the streets of Washington, D.C. But what starts as a desperate act of defiance quickly spirals into an international crisis. Service-1's memory banks hold highly classified state secrets—ones that could tilt the balance of power between America and Canada. As paranoia mounts and the military mobilizes, the runaway robots find themselves hunted by government agents. Be sure to check out our previous interview with Chip here, where he discusses his other work, Public Domain. We delve into the comics industry, its history, and what it's like working in it today. Be sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Every rating helps us get fantastic interv

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRobert Kirkman and Dan Mora take the wheel on Transformers with issue #25Lee Bermejo kicks off 25 'Amazing Visions' variant cover series ending with #1000Marvel fleshes out 'Marvel Zombies: Red Band' due out September 2025Marvel's ultimate universe explodes in October 2025, and the Maker is backVault unveils ATHANASIA, a haunting superhero graphic novel from Daniel Kraus and DaniWerewolves clash with Vikings in Image Comics' new horror series 'Viking Moon'New series 'Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' launches October 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Tramps of the Apocalypse #1 (Alice Darrow)Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)Chris:​​News from the Fallout #1 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love)Feral #14 (Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, and Trish Forstner)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Green Arrow #25 - Chris Condon, MontosDave: Ultimate Spider-Man #18 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Gehenna: Naked Aggression #1 (Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig)Dave: Captain America #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave:  Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #4 (Davide Paratore)Chris: Godzilla vs. Thor #1 (Aaron Kuder Main Cover)Interview: Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan, covering their upcoming Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1, Blink and You'll Miss It #1, and Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin (July 02, 2025) - June 30thLet's start with Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin — Norman Osborn is such a rich, terrifying character. What part of his history were you most excited to dig into, and what makes your take on the Goblin stand out?Norman's been a villain, a businessman, a politician, and sometimes even a twisted version of a hero. How do you approach writing a character who's constantly shifting between personas?Your Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone series introduces a walled-off wasteland, kaiju lore, and the myth of a half-man, half-kaiju survivor. How did you approach building suspense and worldbuilding in this isolated, almost post-apocalyptic setting?Writing Godzilla means balancing spectacle with humanity. What's your approach to telling grounded stories in the shadow of kaiju-level destruction?Now onto Blink and You'll Miss It — the tone and premise feel so personal and unique. How did this story come together, and what inspired you to tell a love story with a sci-fi twist?There's a big emotional core in Blink and You'll Miss It, but also some wild time-manipulation ideas. How did you balance the heart with the high-concept hook?You're juggling three very different projects — a Marvel villain origin, a giant monster epic, and a bittersweet romantic mini. How do you shift your mindset between such wildly different tones and genres?All three books deal with identity in some form — Norman's fractured psyche, a couple navigating time, and characters caught between humanity and monsters. Is that a theme you're consciously exploring across your work, or something that just naturally emerges?Fun one to wrap things up: If the Green Goblin got his own kaiju-sized glider and showed up in the Godzilla universe… how long would he last, and which monster would absolutely wreck him first?

Comic Reviews DC Action Comics 1087 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Robin and Batman: Jason Todd 1 by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 1 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Avengers Academy Assemble 1 by Anthony Oliveira, Carola Borelli, Bailie Rosenlund, Carlos Lopez, KJ Diaz Death of the Silver Surfer 1 by Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar, Framk D'Armata Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man 1 by Kevin Smith, Giuseppe Camuncolil Al Ewing, Mark Buchingham, Rachelle Rosenberg; Chip Zdarsky, Cafu, David Curiel; Mitsuyasu Sakai, Gerardo Sandoval, Israel Silva Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Rod Reis; Steve Foxe, Lucas Werneck Marvel Rivals: Ignite 1 by Peach Momoko, Zack Davisson; Yuji Kaku; Mitsuyasu Sakai, Ryusei Yamada Marvel United: A Pride Special by Al Ewing, Kei Zama, Brittany Peer, Irma Kniivila; Wyatt Kennedy, Bayleigh Underwood, Irma Kniivila; Zoe Tunnell, Federica Mancin, Tamra Bonvillain; Anthony Oliveira, Pablo Collar, Michael Wiggam New Avengers 1 by Sam Humphries, Ton Lima, Rain Beredo Runaways 1 by Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande, Dee Cunniffe Spider-Girl 1 by Torunn Gronbekk, Andrew Risso, Java Tartaglia Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 2 by Nathan Stockman AWA Purpose Project by Danny Hogan, Felipe Cunha, Lee Loughridge Toxie Team-Up 1 by Mark Russell, Richard Pace Dark Horse Critical Role: Vox Machina – Origins 1 by Matthew Mercer, Matthew Colville, Olivia Smason, Travis Ames, Chris Northrop Umbrella Academy: Plan B 1 by Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba, Dave Stewart Dynamite Gargoyles: Demona 1 by Greg Weisman, Frank Paur, Robby Bevard Mad Cave Blue Palo Verde 1 by Ray Fawkes, Rimanti, Rifan Kartakusumah Oni Blood Type 1 by Corinna Bechko, Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart OGN Countdown Latina Superheroes: Jalisco and Santa by Kayden Phoenix Frog Daddy by Andrew Weiner, Bethany Crandall On Guard! By Cassidy Wasserman Becoming Who We Are by Sammy Lisel, Lilah Sturges, Hazel Newlevant, Cynthia Cheng, Naomi Rubin, Victor Martins, Sunmi, Ravi Teixeira, Higu Rose, Kameron White Young Men in Love: New Romance by David Hazan, Joe Glass It Rhymes With Takei by George Takei, Steven Scott, Justin Eisinger, Harmony Becker Deeply Dave by Michael Grover The Mighty Bite Vol 3: Hog Rocket Ruckus by Nathan Hale Love, Misha by Jam Aden Additional Reviews: Harrow County Ted Lasso s3 How To Train Your Dragon remake News: Disney cancels two animated shows, casting announcements for Carrie, Brad Bird not directing Incredibles 3, Wonder Woman movie in development, Steven Universe sequel coming to Prime, H2SH delays, Mister Miracle animated series, Doctor Who CBBC show, next Pixar movie revealed: Gato, Diamond woes, Boom layoffs Trailers: Abraham's Boys, In Your Dreams, Spaceballs 2 Comics Countdown (11 Jun 2025): Absolute Batman 9 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin Supergirl 2 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain w0roldtr33 15 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire Action Comics 1087 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Robin and Batman: Jason Todd 1 by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen Geiger 15 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Runaways 1 by Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande, Dee Cunniffe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 9 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 1 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez I Hate Fairyland 41 by Skottie Young, Derek Laufman, Jean-Francois Beaulieu

Get ready for some serious heat on "Talking Ish'!" This episode is going Rapid Fire, and we're tackling a stacked lineup: We're diving deep into Bitter Root: The Next Movement (written by David F. Walker, Sanford Greene, and Chuck Brown, with art by Sanford Greene), the game-changing Black Panther (2016) (by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze), the formidable Battle Beast (from Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley's Invincible), the fun throwback feeling Batman & Robin: Year One (penned by Mark Waid, with art by Chris Samnee), the epic adventure Star Wars: Jedi Knights (the new Marvel series by Marc Guggenheim and Madibek Musabekov), and the gritty Daredevil (2019) (from the brilliant team of Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto). You won't want to miss this!Want more How Was It? I in your life?Email us your show ideas, burning questions, comments, recommendations, and anything else at SHWIPodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter/X : @HowWas_ItJoin the conversation on Threads: @HowWasItPodcastFollow us on Bluesky: @Shwip.bsky.social

This week on the podcast, we're doing something a little different. We're gearing up for the premiere of Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four: First Steps by exploring the history and impact of Marvel's First Family through a discussion driven by those who know them best! Tune in as quartet of Fantastic Four comic book writers– Jonathan Hickman, Ryan North, Mark Waid, and Chip Zdarsky-- break down just what makes the FF so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Tia are back to discuss the covers of issues #2-5 of The Wicked + The Divine!Issue 2:Jamie/Matt: Amaterasu head shotSDCC cover: Amaterasu head shot in ben-gay dots2nd printing: Amaterasu head shot in B&W with makeup in colorZdarsky variant: Trolling KG and Jamie?Jamie variant: Luci as David Bowie's mugshotIssue 3:Jamie/Matt: The Morrigan head shot (lol)Stephanie Hans variant: Amaterasu performanceJamie variant: Luci performanceIssue 4:Jamie/Matt: Baal head shotKevin Wada variant: The GothsIssue 5:Jamie/Matt: Tara head shotBecky Cloonan Variant: The Goths, fallingJamie variant: SakhmetMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinProoflistener: Brian MurrayEditor: Zander Riggs Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

L'émission Front Page est une revue d'actualité qui s'intéresse à tout ce qui touche le monde de la bande dessinée américaine (comics) du côté des Etats-Unis comme de la France, ainsi qu'à ses adaptations tous médias confondus. Le podcast est une série régulière chez First Print et revient au rythme de trois épisodes par mois, hors contenus spéciaux. Ce Front Page est le troisième et dernier podcast consacré à l'actualité comics du mois d'avril 2025.LE DISCORD EST OUVERT !!Le podcast est sponsorisé par Pulps et on vous propose un "Focus Pulps" chaque mois ! Découvrez une sélection de comics VO à prix de lancement !Le Focus Pulp's de mai 2025 : Ghost Pepper #1 / The Voice Said Kill #1 / This Ends Tonight #1Si vous appréciez le travail fourni par l'équipe, vous pouvez partager les émissions sur les réseaux sociaux et vous abonner à nos différents comptes, ou encore nous soutenir via notre page Tipeee. Très bonne écoute à vous, et à bientôt pour le prochain podcast !Le ProgrammeCOMICS - 04:55A soutenir : le retour de Money Shot chez Komics Initiative !Les éditions Blueman publient des comics de métalLe Rogue Trooper débarque chez DéliriumSimon Hutt T prépare un gros album de SF au Label 619Urban Comics gonfle sa collection DC Paperback… et y fait aussi venir des indé' !New Gods et un coffret Superman trop cher également chez UrbanChez Delcourt : du DSTLRY, Dr Wertham, le retour de Murder Falcon...FOCUS PULP'S ! - 1:01:35Chez Amazing Comics, Disciple est la première pierre d'un Shakespeare-verseLa BD Megalopolis sortira chez AbramsIgnition Press se lance avec Murder PodcastUne nouvelle série consacrée au Shredder chez IDWUne nouvelle suite à Gotham by Gaslight chez DCTV - 1:40:15Un premier trailer pour l'adaptation de Revival sur SyFyUne adaptation de Stillwater de Chip Zdarsky en développementCINEMA - 1:49:33Le film Sgt. Rock ne verra (sûrement) pas le jourLa justice américaine tranche sur l'affaire SupermanSoutenez First Print - Podcast Comics de Référence sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Top 50 March Sales Comic Reviews: DC Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over 1 by Joanne Starer, Stephen Byrne Marvel Amazing Spider-Man 1 by Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia; Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 46 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dark Horse Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt 1 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Sammy Borras Vatican City 1 by Mark Millar, Per Berg Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Jinx 1 by Dan Watters, Dani Golden Rage: Mother Knows Best 1 by Chrissy Williams, Lauren Knight, Sofie Dodgson Oni Adventure Time 1 by Nick Winn, Derek Ballard Comixology Alienated 1 by Taki Soma OGN Countdown Star Wars: High Republic: Edge of Balance: Premonition by Daniel Jose Older, Haining Major Tomas by Omar Morales, Serg Acuna, Mau Mora Fart Boy and Reeky Dog by Joan Holub, Rafael Rosado Scoop Vol 3: Sci-Fi Witness by Richard Ashley Hamilton, Pablo Andres Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Vol 2 by Erin Hunter, Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter Station Grand by Craig Hurd-McKenney, Noah Bailey Well by Jon Allen Ghost Town by Eric Colossal Carousel Summer by Kathleen Gros Additional Reviews: Nicole Maines autobiography Doctor Who American Horror Story s12 Jurassic World Chaos Theory Wolf King Daredevil ep8 News: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe by Duggan, Archie vs. Minor Threats, Kyle Higgins Japanese-inspired Bat-Elseworlds, ATLA ruins Toph Trailers: Predator Killer of Killers, Life of Chuck Comics Countdown Countdown (most appearances at #1) Jeff Lemire (80) Tom King (58) James Tynion IV (42) Ed Brubaker (29) Scott Snyder (28) Jason Aaron (22) Jonathan Hickman (18) Rick Remender (16) Kyle Higgins (15) Chip Zdarsky (14) Comics Countdown (09 April 2025): Absolute Batman 7 by Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin, Muntsa Vicente Phantom Road 11 by Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Walta, Jordie Bellaire Batman and Robin 20 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Miguel Mendonca, Hugo Petrus, Juni Ba, Marcelo Maiolo Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt 1 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Sammy Borras Geiger 13 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Ultimates 11 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Batman: Dark Patterns 5 by Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman, Triona Farrell Moon is Following Us 8 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, Mike Spicer Jumpscare 2 by Cullen Bunn, Danny Luckert Green Lantern Corps 3 by Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Rain Beredo, Arif Prianto

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Comic Reviews: DC Absolute Green Lantern 1 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma 1 by Ram V, Anand Rk, Jackson Guice, Mike Spicer Marvel All-New Venom 5 by Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez, Frank D'Armata Concert of Champions 1 by Jason Loo, Rafael Loureiro, Ruairi Coleman, Yen Nitro, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell 1 by Charles Soule, Steve McNiven Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time 1 by Cullen Bunn, Dalibor Talajic, Lee Loughridge Ironheart: Bad Chemistry 1 by John Jennings, Jethro Morales, Andrew Dalhouse Marvel Rivals 1 by Paul Allor, Luca Claretti, Dee Cunniffe Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 10th Anniversary Special by Brandon Montclare, Natacha Bustos, Luis Guerrero; Justina Ireland, Luca Claretti, Andrew Dalhouse Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 45 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru AWA Polis 1 by Mark Russell, Vladimir Krstic-Laci IDW Star Trek: Lore War 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Davide Tinto Monster High: Bull's Eye by Heather Nuhfer, Kellee Riley Image Black Ritual: The Book of Nyx 1 by Thomas Healy, Nat Jones G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Beach Head 1 by Phil Hester, Travis Hymel, Lee Loughridge I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer 1 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Michelle Madsen Mad Cave Past Time 1 by Joe Harris, Russell Olson Oni Plague House 1 by Michael Conrad, Dave Chisholm OGN Countdown Sib Squad by Steve Breen Rebis Born and Reborn by Irene Marchesini, Carlotta Dicataldo Jimmy Olsen's Supercyclopedia by Gabe Soria, Sandy Jarrell Around the Spider-Verse by Pablo Leon, Justin Reynolds, Roseanne Brown, Penelope Rivera Gaylord, Maca Gil Coven by Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton Magda, Intergalactic Chef Vol 1: The Big Tournament by Nicolas Wouters, Mathilde Van Gheluwe, Ann Marie Boulanger Squeak Chatter Bark: An Eco Mystery by Ali Fitzgerald Golem of Venice Beach Vol 2 by Chanan Beizer, Vanessa Cardinali, Jae Lee, David Mack, and Friends Maxwell Dark Nightmare Hunter by Brady Smith Cartoonist's Club by Raina Telgemeier, Scott McCloud Renegade Girls by Nora Neus, Julie Robine Additional Reviews: Gamma Flight Heathen Blue Harvest Daredevil: Born Again ep7 A Minecraft Movie News: Val Kilmer, Spider-Man 4 title and Spider-Verse 3 release date, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood sequel, Fox animated sitcoms renewed for four more years, Tim Seeley Godzilla ongoing, live action HTTYD2 announced, Tangled remake on hold, Love Everlasting film in development, AI controversy at AWA, Amphibia graphic novel series announced, Peacemaker air date, Death Standing movie announced, Diamond bankruptcy issues, Seven Sisters Trailers: Tales From the Underworld, Megan 2.0, Naked Gun, Superman, Tron: Ares, Five Nights at Freddies 2, Zipped Up Comics Countdown Countdown (Most Appearances in CC) Jeff Lemire (347) James Tynion IV (294) Tom King (228) Scott Snyder (181) Chip Zdarsky (169) Joshua Williamson (158) Tom Taylor (133) Donny Cates (121) Al Ewing (100) Rick Remender (97) Jonathan Hickman (83) Geoff Johns (76) Kelly Thompson (71) Cullen Bunn (70) Kieron Gillen (65) Charles Soule (64) Skottie Young (62) Dan Slott (59) Christopher Priest (55) Kyle Higgins, Ed Brubaker Comics Countdown (02 April 2025): Absolute Superman 6 by Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ulises Arreola Absolute Green Lantern 1 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay Two-Face 5 by Christian Ward, Fabio Veras, Ivan Plascencia Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell 1 by Charles Soule, Steve McNiven Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma 1 by Ram V, Anand Rk, Jackson Guice, Mike Spicer Hyde Street 5 by Geoff Johns, Francis Portela, Brad Anderson Batgirl 6 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Mike Spicer Immortal Thor 22 by Al Ewing, Jan Bazaldua, Matt Hollingsworth Let This One Be A Devil 2 by James Tynion IV, Steve Foxe, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson; Steve Orlando, Levi Hastings Hornsby and Halo 5 by Peter Tomasi, Peter Snejbjerg, John Kalisz

Ever wonder how stories get approved or turned down? Current Captain America Editor ALANNA SMITH returns to the show to discuss what is going on in the "Cap-verse" past, present & future (including why she is excited for the upcoming Chip Zdarsky series). Why did the JMS series end? Can a Steve and Sam book happen at the same time? These and more of your questions get answered! Plus, Alanna picks her personal favorites in the 32 character Cap Co-Star Bracket!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_orXItaVU9wFollow Alanna at https://bsky.app/profile/alannawrites.bsky.socialLove the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com

Joel & Matt are back again talking Power Rangers, having technically troubles & so much more this week. ------------------------------------------------------------- Disney + Developing A New Power Rangers Show Jeff Lemire Robin & Batman Sequel To Focus On Jason Todd Giant Size The Amazing Spider-Man to feature stories from Chip Zdarsky,Al Ewing & Kevin Smith New History Of The DC Universe By Mark Waid Sadie Sink Cast For Spider-Man 4 Joe Quesada & Christopher Priest Return For New Marvel Knight Story Collin Farrel Linked To Sgt Rock Movie New Thunderbolts Comic By Sam Humphries Borrows Moives -----------------------------------------------------------------*Support Me On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CapedJoel?ty=h *Buy Caped-Joel Merch https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cape... *Follow Me On Twitter: / capedjoel *Follow Me On Instagram: / capedjoel *Listen To The Weekly Podcast / thecomicmultiversepodcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/t... *Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... *Cyber Tip Jar https://ko-fi.com/capedjoel *Video Game/ Lets Play Content / @joeldaly *Copyright free Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ *YouTube Outro : http://www.officialmotions.com/

Writer Hunter van Lierop joins us to talk about his new comic on Kickstarter called Super Group, co-written by James Santana with art by Francesco Iaquinta and published by Philbo Publishing.But first, does Cody think Hunter looks like a thumb? Is Hunter a big fan of The Evil Dead franchise? Is Hunter one of the few guests that have smoked with us on the pod? When did Hunter start listening to Comics and Chronic? Is Hunter deeply instrumental in the origin of Superguy? What the elevator pitch for Super Group? How did Hunter and James connect with artist Francesco Iaquinta? How long has the creative team been working on this comic? How is the world in Super Group different from the World of Nebulon? Were we surprised by the tone of this comic? How did the story feel grounded? Are Hunter and James drawing from their own lives to inform some of these characters and story? What dark secret does Cody give away for free? Does Damage Control influence this comic at all? How as the TV series Powerless? Does All-Star Superman inspire a scene in this comic? Is there a full arc planned? Are issues # 1 and 2 already completed? Were Hunter and James already picked up by a publisher? Is there any influence from Alex Ross' Marvels? How was Hunter influenced Donny Cates' Buzzkill and Tim Seeley's Sundowners? How do James and Hunter write as a team? How did Kevin Smith provide inspiration for the comic? Are we all big fans of Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson? Was Batman: Hush one of Hunter and Cody's first comic books? Is Hunter a big fan of Howard the Duck by Chip Zdarsky? What other comics has Hunter being reading lately? Will there ever be a Super Group/Superguy crossover? What happened to Diamond? What is this Kickstarter campaign offering? Will there be a new volume of Unknown Heroes?Back Super Group NOW on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philboentertainment/super-group-24-page-issue-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawJQGLlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTbDI_CGJCzykOWYCuSUTDx60M2DwMO2OyA6t65_2-ztc8XwbOMZ2fAnSw_aem_lZ7nl-BEsvwN2SaIR2ScLABack Superguy NOW on Kickstarter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrtonynacho/superguy-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ComicsandChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comicsandchronic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New episodes every THURSDAYFollow us on social media! Bluesky // Instagram // Twitter // TikTok :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@comicsnchronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.comCodyInstagram // Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@codycannoncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @Cody_CannonTikTok: @codywalakacannonJakeInstagram // Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jakefhaha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AnthonyBluesky // Instagram // Threads // Twitter // TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mrtonynacho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy

Joining us today are the creative team of the first issue of the new Minor Threats four-issue anthology Welcome To Twilight.One is the Eisner & Harvey Award winning writer behind titles like Adventureman, ODY-C, November, & Sex Criminals over at Image Comics. You may also know his Marvel work, with extended runs on The Invincible Iron Man, Mighty Thor, Hawkeye, Immortal Iron Fist, and the 2011 event Fear Itself. He was also one of the co-creators and writers of the recent Monsterverse television series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV+ and the upcoming writer on the new Batman #1 with artist Jorge Jimenez over at DC Comics.The other is also an Eisner-winning creator behind titles like iZombie, Superman: Space Age, Batman: Dark Age, and the creator of the fan-favorite Madman. He is also one-part of the 2014-2017 run on Silver Surfer with writer Dan Slott.It is our pleasure to welcome both Matt Fraction & Michael Allred onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Donate to The Hero Initiative Follow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar artSend us a textSupport the show

Welcome in to a new series, the Road to Devil's Reign! Starting with Chip Zdarsky's volume 1 "Know Fear".Much like our "Road to Secret Wars" series where we have been covering Jonathan Hickman's Avengers/New Avengers stories leading up to Secret Wars, we will be following the Daredevil storylines leading up to Devil's Reign, as we're thinking the MCU may be headed in that direction!First, we give our SPOILER FREE thoughts on the Daredevil: Born Again 2-episode premiere on Disney+. Then, we dive into Chip Zdarsky's Daredevil Volume 1. We cover the story following another Matt Murdock tragedy, discuss the parallels it has with the Netflix series and possible MCU ties, as well as the art work and future of Daredevil storytelling.All of this and more!00:00 - Daredevil: Born Again Premiere Spoiler-Free Review03:55 - New Series Introduction: Road to Devil's Reign04:50 - Chip Zdarsky's Daredevil Vol. 1 Discussion20:20 - Discussing the Art + 1-10 Rating25:55 - TikTok Poll Results and Listener QuestionsFollow us on social media:Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @whysosidiouspodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@whysosidiouspod?app=desktopEmail us questions/requests: whysosidious@yahoo.comSubscribe, Rate, and Review!Send us your questions/comments!Support the show

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics. Hear us talk: -The last issue of Chip Zdarsky's Batman run -The flawlessness of Dark Patterns and Batman and Robin: Year One -A surprise in this month's issue of The Last Halloween Plus, we give our opinion on Batman #1 coming in September. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow Peter on X: @PeteIllustrated. Follow Straight Outta Gotham on X: @Straight_O_G. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

Today we talk about Daniel Cassidy, best known as Blue Devil, who was a stunt man who got cursed and eventually turned into a real devil. What we were up to this week: Briar started reading the Ancillary Trilogy by Ann Leckie Olivia learned that Chip Zdarsky is going to write Captain America, and that Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez are taking over Batman We are both very excited about ND Stevenson's 'Scarlet Morning' announcement Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Marvel & DC are teaming up once more! The ComicsPRO summit dropped some massive crossover news—get the details right here! Plus, we break down the new Captain America #1 from Chip Zdarsky & Valerio Schiti, featuring Cap's lost mission against Doctor Doom in Latveria!And don't miss our Hot Book of the Week—Basketful of Heads #1—as sales spike after Natasha Lyonne's big announcement! Should you grab a copy before prices climb even higher?

DC and Marvel are crossing over in 2025. Matt Fraction takes on Batman. Chip Zdarsky takes on Captain America.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, 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

bit.ly/AIPTNewsletterVisit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSGerard Way and Gabriel Bá return for 'The Umbrella Academy: Plan B'DC reveals new Batman creative team and additional Summer of Superman titlesDC announces new 'Mr. Terrific: Year One' seriesDC Comics Solicitations May 2025!Harley Quinn and Elvira to team up in summer 2025What is Imperial?!Marvel Comics solicitations May 2025 Marvel teases all-different ‘3K X-Men' appearing in X-Men #16Marvel unveils 'Predator: Black, White & Blood' for May 2025Marvel shares 'One World Under Doom' tie-in details out May 2025Gwenpool scores ‘Darker' and ‘Deadlier' new series starting May 14thNew five-part 'Giant-Size X-Men' event reimagines mutant milestones'Spider-Man & Wolverine' #1 headed to comic shops May 2025Thor takes his 'last stand' on deaths door in 'Immortal Thor' #23 solicit​​​​Ultimate Universe first limited series 'Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion' announced'Jeff the Land Shark' five-issue series announcedChip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti gear up for ‘Captain America' in July 2025Image Comics shares 'Nights' creators thoughts on new TV show'Exquisite Corpses' #1 by James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh to launch May 2025Oni Press and EC Comics announce 'Blood Type' out June 2025IDW and Toho ink deal through 2029, announce Godzilla connected universeOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Weapon X-Men #1 (Joe Casey, Chriscross)Infinity Watch #2 (Derek Landy, Ruairi Coleman, Enid Balam)Dan:Titans #20 (John Layman and Pete Woods)Power Rangers Prime #4 (Melissa Flores and Michael Yg)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Dan - maybe? miles morales spider man 30 or wonder woman 18Dave - Aliens vs. Avengers #3 (Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDan: Radiant Black #31 (Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato)Dave: Godzilla vs. Chicago #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (Ferreyra Cover)Dan: The Flash #18 (Mike Del Mundo)Interview: Nights - Wyatt Kennedy and Luigi Formisano - Nights #13 out Feb 26 (NEW STORY ARC - PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS)Nights #13 is out February 27th, and while the solicit says it's a “perfect jumping on point” for the listeners, can you catch them up to speed if they're just learning about Nights?Something that I've loved about Nights is how the most insane surprised occur many times in an issue, is there an art to plotting a single issue like you do? As we turn the page onto season 2, looking back at the first 12 issues, is there anything you would tweak or do differently?Luigi, you've worked with Wyatt long enough to have plenty of banter about "bizarre demands." Can you describe a moment where Wyatt's vision challenged or inspired you to take the art in an unexpected direction?The series mixes playful moments with genuine horror. For both of you, what's your approach to balancing these tones, and are there horror or non-horror works that directly influenced this?I gotta ask, nudity in this title is a curious one. Sometimes we see things, sometimes genitals are covered up, what gives?!The series takes place across both mundane and fantastical locations—Estonia's cold landscapes and Las Vegas's vibrant excess are especially highlighted in Nights #13. What's the significance of setting in this arc, and how did you choose those locations?If Vince, Gray, Tsukumari, and the rest of the crew formed a rock band, what would their band name be, and what kind of music would they play?

On this issue of the Comic Corner, Damon & AF breakdown the top new comics of the week including Absolute Superman, The Ultimates and more. A look back at TVA 2 reveals more MCU ties in Marvel Comics plus Chip Zdarsky is seemingly returning to Marvel! (00:00) The Rundown(03:14) Chip Zdarsky Returning To Marvel?!(07:54) Absolute Superman #4(15:30) The Ultimates #9(22:42) TVU #2 / The MCU Coming to Marvel Comics?!(29:19) Green Arrow #20(32:55) Scarlet Witch #9(38:30) Grim #21(43:43) Next Week's Pulls

It’s our first New Comic Book Reviews of 2025! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring a long-awaited comeback for the Silverhawks, the epic final issue of Chip Zdarsky’s Batman run, Rick Remender’s undefinable new horror(?) book from Image, Nigerian cultural reclamation through museum heists and MORE! After that, we reveal […] The post Silverhawks, Batman, The Seasons, Bronze Faces & MORE: New Comics Review Show #768 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

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New Year's always has us looking inward, hoping for a fresh start. Creating resolutions, however, causes too much pressure, so we prefer to announce our intentions and free ourselves from potential regret if/when we don't achieve them. Helping us through the yearly reboot process in 2025 are Chip Zdarsky and David Brothers, whose new DSTLRYcomic Time Waits, done in collaboration with artists Marcus To and Marvin Sianipar, colorist Matt Wilson, letterer Ariana Maher, and editor Allison O'Toole, is the perfect excuse to contemplate our past, present, and future. The comic centers on Blue, who only wishes to tend his garden, love his wife Grace, and finally adopt Duke as his son. Unfortunately, Blue is a man out of time, and the future he came from is desperate to reclaim him and the items he stole. Time Waits delivers on John Wick levels of action and Primer levels of paradox paranoia without skipping heaps of human relationship drama. Chip Zdarsky and David Brothers are one half of the Mangasplaining podcast team, and we are delighted to discuss how their online comics discussions have shaped their comics-making process. Given the time of year that this episode arrives in, we found ourselves being even more introspective than usual, and Zdarsky and Brothers were more than happy to follow us into such philosophical quandaries. The first two issues of Time Waits are now available from DSTLRY, while the third and final issue will arrive in comic book shops on 1/22. Also, make sure you're following them online by subscribing to Mangasplaining. Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Mangasplaining co-hosts Deb Aoki and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher on CBCC Chip Zadarksy and Jason Loo discuss The All-Nighter on CBCC Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 1/26 at 5:00 PM for Speed Racer, 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.