Podcasts about comic picks

BJ Kicks, host of Comics Are Dope, joins me this week for an honest conversation about being a comic podcaster, our comic collecting habits, budgeting for comics, representation, and finding community at comic shops, and Ben from Gotham City Limit calls in with his Top 3 Comic Picks for February (Pop Kill, Through Red Windows, and Doctor Strange of Asgard) Watch the uncut video version of this podcast on YouTube!Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Buy your tickets for Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention, Collective Con 2025! (here)! MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure! We read Fan Mail! Send us some Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2025, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HEREProudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

This episode was originally released in January 2023 as Ep. 379. Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series! Today, we're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private and beloved creators: Bill Watterson. Hear us talk about our first exposure to Calvin & Hobbes, the best strips to read as a new fan, and the origin of Watteron's unique water color art style. And learn about why there's never been any officially licensed Calvin and Hobbes merchandise. Also in this episode, Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks, and our reaction to the Invincible Season 2 trailer! Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Want to hear bonus episodes? Listen to HUNDREDS of exclusive episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS: Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!MERCH SALE! Get 20% off Short Box merch by using the discount code: “YOO“Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure!We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT TO US!

Soule gets his shot at the brass ring of "Star Wars" comics and gives Lando the story he's been waiting for.

Worth reading for the art alone.  As for the story...

New volume!  New artist!  Same great momentum, or has the shine already come off?

F*** Crossjack.  Maybe not this series, though.

It's a genuine piece of superhero comics history that I wish was better than it turned out being.

Do several prestige one-shots featuring Batman's most famous villains add up to one good time for the reader?

Shuzo Oshimi's latest is painful, but is it interesting in spite of that?   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Is vol. 2 better than vol. 1, or is this series the lame duck of the Energon Universe?   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Jason Aaron gives us a love story in the above-mentioned place, and... it's certainly a thing.   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Has Marvel done anything worthwhile with this iconic comics license since acquiring it?   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Kelly, Lanzing, and Cantwell craft a pretty enjoyable "TNG"-era event -- for the fans.

Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) joins me this week for Ep. 436 to catch up on life, podcasting, the Olympics (and what an Olympics for comic collectors would look like), and the hurdles of buying original comic art. We also look ahead to September's previews, and with Ben's help, pick three of the must-buy comics!Watch the unedited/ extended video version of this episode on YouTube!Want to know what it was like attending SDCC this year, and how the Eisner Awards went? Listen to part two of this episode on Patreon, and hear Chris recap the big moments from his SDCC trip. Ben's Top 3 Comic Books for September 2024:Spirit of Vengeance #1 Star Wars: Darth Vader #50 Venom Lethal Protector #1 Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressure We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH WITH US!

Steve is back to help me properly articulate just how great this series is.

The long walk back to the status quo reaches its (mostly) satisfying conclusion.

Nazi vampires must die?  Not quite the slam dunk you'd think it'd be.

We've been waiting decades for this.  Was it worth it?

Does the next title in the Energon Universe improve on its predecessor?

Watch the anime, DON'T read the manga.

Steve is back to help me properly articulate how good this series is.   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

BEWARE!  Not the droids, but because the tie-ins are better than the main event!   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Martial arts action from Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee that's good enough.   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

It's the start of the Energon Universe!  Does vol. 1 make for a fantastic or false start to it?   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Ed is back! And so are The Comic Gents (Chris Hacker & Greg Licktieg), for Ep. 422, to talk about the best comics from the month of March, Steve Ditko's induction into the 2024 class of Disney Legends, X-Men '97, and the comics coming out in May that you don't want to miss! And, if you'll be at C2E2 this month, join our live podcast show on Friday, April 26th Watch the unedited video version of this week's show on YouTube Listen to this week's special bonus episode, and enjoy exclusive early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, over on our Patreon channel (here)!PREVIEW THE COMICS MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ed - Somna, Hack/ Slash: Back to SchoolGreg - I Heart Skull-Crushers, Napalm LullabyChris - Man's BestBadr - Batman/ Dylan Dog, Beneath The TreesBen's Top 3 Comic Picks for May: Masters Of The Universe: Revolution #1, Bear Pirate Viking Queen #1, The Whisper Queen: A Blacksand Tale #1 Read SKTCHD's article: An Exploration of the Connection Between Comics and PodcastsSUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

Follows on from here.  The original is a classic, but this is better than you'd think... if you give it time.   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

They've done "I Kill Giants" and "Immortal Sergeant" together.  Are both graphic novels worth buying?  Just one?  None?   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Its tone may be all over the place as a result, but this is one series that has it all!   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Liu!  Spurrier!  Phillips!  North!  Hayashida!  LeHup!  Takeda!  All in ONE(!) single podcast!   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com

Chise and Elias go to school as the series tries to retain its charms while going bigger in cast and scope.

It's a two-for-one special because one of these is a lot better than the other.   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com/

Recorded a few days before NYE, Ben Kingsbury, owner of the award-winning comic shop: Gotham City Limit, joins Badr to recap the year in comics. The two start by recapping their favorite comics, creative teams, surprise sleepers and breakout titles of 2023, and discuss what comics coming out in 2024 they're most excited for. Ben also breaks-down the shop's best-selling/ most pulled titles, and reflects on the lessons he's learned this year as a comic shop ownerWatch the unedited and extended video version of this episode on YouTubeShop our merch store and get 20% off your entire order by using the discount code: “YOO“ TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Favorite Single Issue Comics of 2023 - 25:34 (Ministry of Compliance #1, Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1, Conan The Barbarian #1)Favorite Limited Comic Series - 35:38 (Know your Station, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Local Man)Favorite Comic Cover - 42:26 (Fantastic Four #13)Favorite Creative Teams - 48:10 (Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips, Chip Zdarsky & Jorge Jiménez)Most Requested/ Pulled Comics of 2023 - 54:17 (Spider-Man #7, 8 Billion Genies #1, Beneath The Trees Where No One Can See #1)Life as a Comic Shop Owner - 01:00:45Ben's Top 4 Comic Picks for 2024 - 01:18:18 (Cobra Commander #1 , Thundercats #1, Avengers Twilight, Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

The sun goes down forever in this series.  Does the same happen to my opinion of its writer, Scott Snyder?   Want more reviews, check out:  https://comicpicksbytheglick.com/

Follows on from this.  Christine is back again as we see if this is a superior or sad follow-up to the first volume.

Better than the original, or just more of the grimdark same?  Myron is here to help me find out.

Proof that Keanu shouldn't give up his day job.

There may be only one volume of this series out, but Christine and I both agree it's a good one!

DC's answer to "Marvel Zombies."  Is it better?  Maaaaaaaybe...

This series still has it!  Right up until...

Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) joins us for Ep. 403 to talk about our upcoming New York Comic Con panel, how to prepare for NYCC as a first-time goer, and helps us recap some recent comic news and headlines. Ben also calls in and shares a spicy top-three comic list ❤️‍

John and I see if the Enterprise's original five-year mission wraps up in a satisfying fashion.

Gillen, Ewing, and Spurrier deliver one of the best "X-Men" events in recent years.

No anniversary shenanigans.  Just a look at whether or not the latest from Brubaker and Phillips is up to their own high standards.

Ashley is back to join us for Ep. 398! We played catch-up with the new mom, recapped our favorite headlines and announcements from SDCC (see the list below), and had some friends call in to share first-hand accounts about this year's San Diego Comic-Con (special shout-out to The Direct Edition and Comic Book Keepers!)TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Catching up with Ashley - 02:10What was different at SDCC this year?- 08:32Breaking down the new The Marvels trailer - 15:41Invincible returns for Season 2! - 21:02Two new DC Animated movies announced: Crisis on Infinite Earths & The Watchmen - 26:32The Last Ronin is getting a sequel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution - 35:11Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks for August 2023 - 41:44 (Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1 , The Penguin #1, & Unnatural Order #1)Top 3 worst Batman villains - 49:05Review: Invincible: Atom Eve Special - 57:23Closing remarks: WAG & SAG-AFTRA strikes - 01:08:47ANNOUNCEMENTS: Leave us a voicemail or submit a question for us to answer on our upcoming 400th episode, and be entered in a comic giveaway contestJoin us for an MCU Trivia LIVEstream this Saturday, July 19th at 1 pm ESTJoin our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, access to exclusive episodes, and other rewards! Get 10% off anything in The Short Box Store by using the discount code: "YOO"Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

David Harper, dubbed the "Reggie Miller of comic interviews" by Mike Del Mundo himself, is the host of the Off Panel podcast and the founder/writer of the comic site: SKTCHD. He joins Badr for a deep-dive conversation about comics, journalism, basketball, Pizza Hut...and Stiltman?! Watch the behind-the-scenes video version on YouTube!TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: An introduction to David Harper - 10:50Breaking into comic journalism and the origin of SKTCHD & Off Panel - 20:32Advice for getting new people into comics - 41:12How to prioritize your comics and reading order with The Immediacy Index  - 48:03The Story Behind the X-Men x Pizza Hut Promotion - 51:08The "Five F's" to staying consistent in podcasting and writing - 56:51The unlikely charm of Stiltman  - 01:01:17David's Comic Artist Mt. Rushmore - 01:08:32Advice for aspiring podcasters & comic writers - 01:22:54Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks! (Space Outlaw #1, The Incredible Hulk #1, & Creed Next Round #1) - 01:26:14BOOM Studios comics giveaway! (Write in and tell us your favorite comic series from BOOM Studios, and automatically be entered) - 01:36:38Jax friends, join us, for the 2nd Duval Comic and Zine Fest (DCAZ) on June 10th!Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

Lex (from The Wednesday Pull List!) joins Badr and Ed to catch up with the latest comic news and headlines, such as the return of Marvel's Ultimate Universe and rumors of a decent Hellboy movie. Watch the video version of this podcast here!TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Marvel's Contest of Chaos & DC's Knight Terrors summer events - 00:06:58Jonathan Hickman & Bryan Hitch unite for Ultimate Invasion! - 00:12:28Mike Mignola is writing the Hellboy movie reboot  - 00:23:28DC mangas about Batman and Superman are coming to the U.S. - 00:30:06Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks - 00:42:03Collective Con contest winner - 00:54:33 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Click here to join our Patreon community and get access to bonus episodes and special rewards for as little as a $1. Take your comic experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Use the discount code "YOO" to save 10%  when you buy merch from our store Get your tickets for Collective Con here!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con! Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

Rob & Guido from the Dear Watchers podcast join us this week to discuss Marvel's infamous tyrant of time, Kang The Conqueror, with a review of the exceptional 2021 comic series: Kang The Conqueror: Only Myself Left To Conquer TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Collective-Con Tickets Giveaway! - 00:08:42Kang The Conqueror 101: A Crash Course - 00:10:20Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania predictions  - 00:38:38What event in comic history would you go back in time for? - 00:42:06Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks - 00:52:01Champion Picks - 01:03:05 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Click here to join our Patreon community and get access to bonus episodes and special rewards for as little as a $1. Take your comic experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Use the discount code "YOO" to save 10%  when you buy merch from our storeCheck out the full list of celebrity guests attending Collective Con here!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con! Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

Brad and Lisa Gullickson have been called “The best couple in comics”. They host the highly-acclaimed comic podcast: Comic Book Couples Counseling, and are on the show this week for a special Valentine's Day-inspired episode to talk about the best and worst relationships in comics. Watch the video version of this podcast hereTOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Pairing comic couples with self-help and relationship books - 00:23:44What makes for a great comic couple? - 00:37:18Who are the worst couple in comics? - 00:40:35Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks - 01:03:55 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Click here to join our Patreon community and get access to bonus episodes and special rewards for as little as a $1. Take your comic experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Use the discount code "YOO" to save 10%  when you buy merch from our storeProudly sponsored by Collective Con! Proudly sponsored by Collective Con! Support the show Purchase tickets for the return of North FL's premier pop-culture event, Collective Con, here! GET IN TOUCH WITH US!

Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series. We're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private and beloved creators: Bill Watterson.  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTubeTOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Remembering our first Calvin and Hobbes strip - 00:10:25A crash course into the life/career of Bill Watterson - 00:18:30The best Calvin and Hobbes strips to read  - 00:29:10What themes are relevant in Calvin and Hobbes? - 00:45:49What makes Bill Watterson's art style unique? - 00:49:32Why is there no Calvin and Hobbes merchandise?  - 00:55:58Ben's Top 3 Comic Picks - 01:08:34Invincible S2 teaser trailer reaction - 01:27:38 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Click here to join our Patreon community and get access to bonus episodes and special rewards for as little as a $1. Take your comic experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Use the discount code "YOO" to save 10%  when you buy merch from our storeProudly sponsored by Collective Con! Proudly sponsored by Collective Con! Support the show Purchase tickets for the return of North FL's premier pop-culture event, Collective Con, here! GET IN TOUCH WITH US!

Shaggy Black (Cinema Villains) makes his glorious return to the show and joins Badr and Ed to catch up with the latest comic news and headlines. Watch the extended video version of this episode on YouTubeTOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Nic Cage is not returning to play Spider-Man Noir - 00:10:35Jeremy Renner now in stable condition after accident - 00:17:39James Gunn vs Twitter, and his plans for the DCU  - 00:26:45Fox News vs Pregnant Joker - 00:37:49Ben's Comic Picks for Next Month - 00:46:24Champion Picks - 00:59:31 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Click here to join our Patreon community and get access to bonus episodes and special rewards for as little as a $1. Take your comic experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join us on WhatNot for our next live showUse the discount code "YOO" to save 10%  when you buy merch from our storeProudly sponsored by Collective Con! Proudly sponsored by Collective Con! Support the show Purchase tickets for the return of North FL's premier pop-culture event, Collective Con, here! GET IN TOUCH WITH US!