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The Beat's Heidi MacDonald returns to the show to chat about a particularly wild time in the comic industry. MacDonald discusses the insanity of this moment, staying on top of everything, the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy mess (note: This was recorded before the final decision of who won was in), the varying players, why Diamond may have favored Universal/Ad Populum, whether it matters who won, the importance of institutional knowledge, the infamous podcast appearance of Alliance's head, how the direct market responded to the bankruptcy, tariff concerns, actual and perceived impacts, the current state of the direct market, the ComicsPRO experience, what helps her in tough times, and more.

Retailer Katie Pryde joins the show to discuss the recent annual meeting for ComicsPRO and what's happening at her comic shop in Portland, Oregon, Books with Pictures. Pryde discusses this moment in time, separating from the job, the realities of owning a comic shop, the ComicsPRO experience, the standouts of the event, how the perception of ComicsPRO has shifted, the vibes of the event, an upcoming Books with Pictures anniversary, how much the shop has changed, building a community, how things are going at the shop, what's standing out in the shop, tastemaking, surprises in the shop, how varying hats affect each other, managing the current environment, and more.

This week, the boys look to the future - specifically comic shops later this year - and discuss some of the news from James Gunn's recent comments on the state of DC Films.

Marvel e DC Comics anunciaram um novo crossover durante o evento ComicsPRO 2025, marcando a primeira colaboração entre as editoras em mais de duas décadas.

VALIDABLE •ComicsPRO Annual Meeting part 2! •Batman H2SH. Pronounced “huh-toosh” •Back to ComicsPRO news! •GODZILLA! •Dal vs the MCU. •Comic talked about in this episode:      BATMAN #157 This episode is dedicated to Michelle Trachtenburg.---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #726 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com

Django and Jeff have returned from ComicsPro to give Roman a shakedown on everything that went down. At the same time, Roman is keeping them in the loop of all the stuff they missed while they were gone. We've got crazy one-shots, amazing continuations, and fantastic conclusions. Also, shout-out to all the sweet folks who talked to Jeff and Django at ComicsPro and mentioned their love of the podcast!0:03:41 - ComicsPro!0:06:39 - Well Welcome Wellmer!0:14:41 - Godzilla vs America: Chicago #10:20:19 - Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #50:27:43 - Fantastic Four #290:33:19 - Lil Batman #40:35:53 - Absolute Wonder Woman #50:40:27 - The Seasons #20:43:14 - Ultimate Spider-Man #140:46:58 - Metamorpho: The Element Man #30:50:28 - Superman #230:51:02 - Detective Comics #10940:52:15 - Captain America & Volstagg #10:55:02 - Email from the Gar-Side!SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We'll still be here!And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!Cover art by Tim SaleVisit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

Colin is back from California to talk about what all went down at the ComicsPRO meeting.Other news was also discussed.Questions were answered.Mike couldn't remember what he read because he was medicated, but the rest of us talked about what we read.

Morgana is back from COMICSPRO, Darfox saw Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, and dakazu read Yoko Nihonbashi's new manga, Kissa Rougoku! Then we finally get back to revisiting #DRCL, Innocent, and Chainsaw Man for a Twiple Dip!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Morgana at COMICSPRO 2025 - 00:04:49 Innocent 2 - 00:16:03 Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You - 00:18:54 Call the Name of the Night - 00:24:47 Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- - 00:27:49 Kissa Rougoku - 00:41:54 Next Episode Preview - 00:46:59 Chainsaw Man 18 - 00:48:55 #DRCL 3 - 01:13:25 Innocent 3 - 01:39:15 Our Rankings - 02:11:52 Outro - 02:13:39 Song Credits: “Hopscotch” by Louis Adrien “Jiggin the Jig” by Bless & the Professionals “Green Light” by Emily Lewis “Tasty Bites” by ZISO

This week, we discuss ComicsPro, Marvel/DC crossover announcement, Fraction on Batman, the Summer of Superman, Zdarsky on Captain America, and Captain America: Brave New World. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: ComicsPro, the industry event where publishers pitch to retailers, was last weekend in California. And the announcements were coming fast and furious throughout the event. John and Cullen give a rundown of what they have heard so far! We are just a few weeks away from Planet Comicon. Will we see you there? Swing by our Hero Initiative table in Artist Alley, and make plans to attend our panel on Saturday night at 6:00. We have our weekly Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

Yo, nerds! Welcome to episode 160 of Up Yours with More! MODOK and BC are back for another episode of fun and frivolity! They cover a ton of headlines from ComicsPro 2025, the top 10 books from last week, books they're excited for this week, and who knows what else!NewsHow big was the James Bond Dump Truck...OH thats bigDaniel Craig no longer playing Sgt Rock

ALL BUSINESS •This IS a business podcast, after all. •It's Tax Time (never to be confused with “Toni Time”)! •Paying vendors. •ComicsPRO news (of which there is little when we recorded). •Comic talked about in this episode:      ABSOLUTE FLASH #1 This episode is dedicated to all the hard workers of the ComicsPRO Annual Conference. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #725 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com

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?

Marvel and DC are teaming up for a new crossover in 2025, announced at ComicsPRO. The event will feature two one-shot issues: Marvel/DC published by Marvel and DC/Marvel published by DC. Details on the creative teams and storylines are still under wraps.It's rare to see the Big Two collaborate, so this could be something special—if they bring in the right writers and artists to make it worthwhile.

This week Greg has a chat with Club favorite writer Matthew Rosenberg (At minute 9:00 timecode travellers!). During their discussion we get to hear more about the upcoming We're Taking Everyone Down with Us #1 on Image Comics. You can pick up your copy March 26 - and folks... It's double sized. You know we love an Image double sized debut at FIC.  Check out the Patreon for our typical news type discussion. We mostly get into some of the announcements from ComicsPRO 2025 over there. 

We took a week off due to an ice storm, but we are back!Questions answered!News mentioned!Lots of recent comics talked about!Taking a week off after this because Colin is going to Cali for ComicsPRO, but he'll be back to talk about alllllll of the news.

Marvel teases more Ultimate Universe titles. Mad Cave Studios has added two hires to their team. ComicsPro preview teases that horror is the hottest comic book genre.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

Big news out of ComicsPRO 2024! Chris and co-host Hector are on the podcast with new and exciting takes on the comic's biz. Catch up on the latest pulls, some industry news, and more! https://lovethynerd.com/pull-list-98-only-murders-in-the-comic-shop/

New comic book sales dropped 73% from 2022 to 2023, according to ComicsPRO. That's astoundingly bad. Even longtime retailers admit that they're getting out of the new comic book business and focusing on back issues, collectibles and manga. But tell us again how "comics are better than ever!" ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Comic book sales have dropped significantly, leading to concerns about the future of the industry and potential outsourcing or cutting back of major comic book publishers. 00:00 Comic book sales dropped 73% in one year, leading to potential outsourcing or cutting back of Marvel and DC by Disney or Warner. 02:48 Comic book sales dropped 73% in one year due to diverse and engaging narratives, social media troublemakers, and the lack of interest in certain comic book creators. 04:24 Comic book sales dropped 73% in one year, leading to concerns about the future of the industry and the closure of many long-standing comic book shops. 07:17 Overall comic book sales dropped in 2023, with 69% of stores reporting lower gross sales, but there is hope with the release of Star Trek 500 and the potential for manga to save the industry. 09:33 Comic book sales dropped 73% in 2023 due to the pandemic and store closures, with 54% of comic stores reporting lower gross sales, leading to a shift towards selling other nerd-related items. 11:20 Comic book sales have dropped significantly due to a shift in the business model, with manga becoming more popular, but local comic shops are still doing well despite some closures. 14:52 Comic book sales have dropped significantly, leading to comic shops pivoting to selling other geek-related items and becoming more like "geek flea markets" or "celebrity petting zoos" at conventions. 16:54 Comic book sales have dropped significantly, indicating that the industry is not doing well. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Marvel #Comics #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech

Marvel President Dan Buckley had A LOT to say this week between his keynote speech at ComicsPRO and an interview with ICV2. We deep dive into his comments, what they hold for the future of Marvel and if Marvel is really addressing the issues in the industry, and much more. 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 Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch

Did you miss us? We missed you!  Jermaine and Austin break down their ComicsPro experience from a few weeks ago!  We finally hit some listener questions!  Cat Person and Dog Person? Tell us your feelings!

On this episode Darrell & Hassan discuss the DC comics  news that came out of  the latest ComicsPRO retailer convention along with some other recent comic news. If you want to support the show & get access to more entertaining content go to https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network & with a subscription as little as a $1 get not only early access to this podcast and all the others on the Taylor Network of Podcasts.

Morgana is back but Seamus is out! We check out Don't Call it Mystery, Fool Night, and Steel of the Celestial Shadows for a Triple Dip! We also talk about the Comicspro conference, Anime Trivia Challenge: Black Ramen, Blue Giant Momentum, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Support us by buying us a Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac Timestamps: Intro, Girl's Day Birthdays - 00:00:00 Listener Email - 00:06:30 Comicspro Comic Industry Conference - 00:11:55 Boardgames at comic shops - 00:20:49 Anime Trivia Challenge: Black Ramen - 00:33:35 Piano Man, Blue Giant Momentum - 00:52:04 Next Episode Preview - 00:58:15 Don't Call it Mystery - 01:00:56 Steel of the Celestial Shadows - 01:27:59 Fool Night - 01:43:58 Our Rankings - 02:08:15 Outro - 02:10:56 Songs Credits: “Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak “Slappy” by Ido Maimon “Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall “Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

Tony Fleecs crashes the party to weigh in on Feral, Uncanny Valley with Dave Wachter, Local Man, ComicsPro, Savage Dragon #268 by Erik Larsen, The Incal by Jodorowsky and Moebius, Dune, Petrol Head, Phantom Road, Dwellings, plus a whole mess more!

Jon and Justin review comics, Comicspro 2024, and Happy Valley Comicon 2024.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Google's AI is in an interesting spot.No one ever stays retired in the Music Community.HUGE Marvel rumors to address.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  MusicNew Music/VideoKnocked Loose - Blinding Faith https://youtu.be/eO8q_Q4lRC8 we NEED more hardcore like this!Dirty Honey - Coming Home (Ballad of the Shire) https://youtu.be/gSdLI9tKg2k Why does EVERYONE try to be Zeplin? A ballad with LotR references? Its not bad though.Sum 41 - Waiting on a Twist of Fate https://youtu.be/MjZxJ-GFrRA I mean… for a Sum 41 song it's not bad…Aaron Lewis - Made in China https://youtu.be/YVMw2BtR260 From his next solo record The Hill, out March 29. Just more uber conservativeness from ol' Mr Lewis. Though this time he does showcase that amazing voice.Atomic Life - Hit Me First https://youtu.be/9bvePU-jee0 Featuring members who have worked with Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw and the Rivalry. Sounds like a more aggressive Yeah Yeah Yeahs.ERB - Godzilla VS King Kong https://youtu.be/jhkBAKV1yMg NicePeter and EpicLLOYD go CG. always fun!Moby X Anfisa Letyago - You & Me https://youtu.be/PN3thx9SGsw Moby sounding like its 1999 all over again. Not necessarily a bad thing. But not terribly great either.Tours/FestivalsPOD - Support from Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel. “I Got That” April 26 in Phoenix through June 2 in Dallashttps://www.stubhub.com/p-o-d-tickets/performer/12087 Louder than Life - SLAYER?!!? Sept 27 Louisville KYhttps://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/wait-slayer-is-headlining-louder-than-life-2024 Riot Fest - Slayer again! Sept 22 Chicago.https://www.tixr.com/groups/riotfest/events/riot-fest-2024-87339 August Burns Red - Support from Fuming Mouth, “Spring Fling” May 9 Daytona Beach FL through May 16 Columbus Ohio at the Sonic Temple Festival.https://www.stubhub.com/august-burns-red-tickets/performer/428222 Trivium X Bullet For My Valentine -  "The Poisoned Ascendancy" U.K. tour 2025 Jan 26 Utilita Arena, Cardiff through Feb. 01 - The O2, London.Reg ‘ol NewsKnocked Loose - New Album announcement. “You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To” May 10 from Pure Noise Records.SuggestsJob For a Cowboy - Moon Healer. Standout Tracks “Beyond the Chemical Doorway” “Forever Rot”Gaming/TechTrailersMK 1 - Peacemaker https://youtu.be/L-NGYeVxzUA Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree - https://youtu.be/a8k8R0Q2ubY June 21Reg ‘ol NewsLayoffs - Playstation is laying off 900 staff through their Playstation studios, including Naughty Dog and Insomniac. Sony's London Studio will be shuttering its doors all together.https://www.engadget.com/playstation-is-laying-off-900-staff-across-naughty-dog-insomniac-and-other-studios-145323606.html SUPERMASSIVE is also laying off around 90 workers. Almost ⅓ of the Until Dawn studio's employees. Which brings the YEARLY number to almost 7000, and it's not even March.https://www.engadget.com/until-dawn-and-the-quarry-developer-supermassive-is-reportedly-laying-off-around-90-workers-165747517.html Google Gemini - Overcorrected.https://www.engadget.com/google-explains-why-geminis-image-generation-feature-overcorrected-for-diversity-121532787.html Mk1 - Freeplay weekend March 7-10 Xbox Ps5 Steam. Krossplay Feb 28 across board minus Switch. Peacemaker in Onslaught Feb 28, and Injustice 2 Mobile same day. No netcode address. No Forever King. https://www.youtube.com/live/29nNhe0bXqw?si=-8sAoe_4cClpRDf- Google/Reddit - Google is licensing Reddit to train all of its AI models. After the API drama last year, and with Reddit likely going public soon the timing seems poised to increase their worth in the market.https://www.engadget.com/reddit-is-licensing-its-content-to-google-to-help-train-its-ai-models-200013007.html SuggestsMK1Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsThe Writer - Dark Horse Comics, a renowned publisher, is set to release the debut comics work from actor Josh Gad and the dynamic producer duo of Ben and Max Berkowitz. The collaboration promises exciting new content in the world of comics.Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer whose life spirals into darkness when he's thrust into a Nazi occult nightmare. Amidst folklore and magic, he unravels hidden truths, facing demonic chaos and high-speed chases in his quest for answers. In this gripping saga, Stan races against time, compelled to become the hero of his own stories to halt the growing terror.June 19https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/dark-horse-to-publish-the-debut-comics-work-from-actor-josh-gad-and-the-dynamic-producer-duo-of-ben-and-max-berkowitz/ The Toxic Avenger - Pulitzer Prize winning writer Matt Bors and artist Fred Harper are collaborating on a 5-issue src for Toxie and gang. Published by AHOY Comics out of Syracuse NY. Oct 9th. Set to combine elements of the original movies AND the cartoon series.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/the-toxic-avenger-returns-in-an-all-new-comic-book-series/ Brzrkr - Boom Studios is getting a second volume of the Bloodlines series in the BRZRKR franchise. This one called A Faceful of Bullets, from (W)Jason Aaron and (A)Francesco Manna. Available in June.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/jason-aaron-expands-the-world-of-keanu-reeves-brzrkr-in-a-faceful-of-bullets/ DC Wednesdays - DC announced at ComicsPRO that they would be moving back to Wednesdays for their single issue releases. Starting Wednesday July 3rd. Trades, collected editions, and graphic novels will still be releasing on Tuesdays.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-announces-move-wednesdays-new-comics/ Marvel Ultimates - Ultimates #1 from Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri joins Marvel's new Ultimate Universe line of comics. June 5thhttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-ultimates-series-deniz-camp-juan-frigeri/ SuggestsDune Messiah -  a science fiction novel by American writer Frank Herbert, the second in his Dune series of six novels. A sequel to Dune (1965), it was originally serialized in Galaxy magazine in 1969, and then published by Putnam the same year.Episodic ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Boys - Season 4 premieres on June 13.Foundation - Season 3 adds Troy Kotsur to the cast to play Preem Palver (Second Foundation)TrailersSpiderwick Chronicles - https://youtu.be/qSPtrEGJJzE on Roku April 19Star Trek: Discovery - https://youtu.be/6Fi7ZePgh8k Season 5 April 4 on Paramount+Interview With the Vampire - https://youtu.be/tekOlcqzXL8 season 2 May 12 on AMC.SuggestsThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - not as solid of an opener as I had hoped. But the Daryl Dixon show set that bar pretty high.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Crow - Release date June 7 (Bill Skarsgard). Replacing The Ballerina, the John Wick spinoff movie. https://deadline.com/2024/02/ballerina-john-wick-spinoff-the-crow-release-date-1235833533/ Batman 2 - Barry Keoghan seemingly told Vanity Fair  that his version of the Joker will return or the movie. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/barry-keoghan-2024-hollywood-portfolio-interview TrailersBoy Kills World - https://youtu.be/B6GiS8hX29c Bill Skarsgard with voice work from H. Jon Benjamin (Venture Bros, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Archer).Reg ‘ol NewsCoke VS Pepsi - Cola wars movie lands at Sony.  The script for the film will be written by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen.https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story - May 3rd on Netflix. Directed by and starring Jerry Seineld.  https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Naruto - Destin Daniel Cretton has signed on to write and direct a live-action movie adaptation. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/naruto-movie-in-the-works-1235833511/ SuggestsDune 2Rumor MillNew SourcesWBD - Zaslav looking to sell the company to NBC/Universal in “a couple years.”Nintendo Switch 2 - March 2025 seems to be the magic date. Rumormonger claims because of supply line issues.New RumorsHulk - Marvel can't afford to make a stand alone movie, so it won't happen.Ferris Bueller - Spin off in the works from Paramount.Twisted Metal - One of the projects being abandoned by Sony is a live-service Twisted Metal game. (Bloomberg)Slipknot - Eloy Casagrande has left Sepultura for an undisclosed “other project” leading metal heads to speculate it is for Slipknot.Fantastic Four - Reed Richards will be the villain? The Universe this version of F4 comes from is set to be destroyed at the end of the movie, and it's all Reed's fault. Antonio Banderas no longer Galactus, now will be played by Javier Bardem. Terax, Silver Surfer, and possibly OTHER heralds of Galactus to appear.SPECULATIONSlipknot didn't hire that guyFerris Bueller movie will die in development hellFantastic Four movie will be accurate.Twisted Metal will find its way back onto consoles LATER.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Google's AI is in an interesting spot.No one ever stays retired in the Music Community.HUGE Marvel rumors to address.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  MusicNew Music/VideoKnocked Loose - Blinding Faith https://youtu.be/eO8q_Q4lRC8 we NEED more hardcore like this!Dirty Honey - Coming Home (Ballad of the Shire) https://youtu.be/gSdLI9tKg2k Why does EVERYONE try to be Zeplin? A ballad with LotR references? Its not bad though.Sum 41 - Waiting on a Twist of Fate https://youtu.be/MjZxJ-GFrRA I mean… for a Sum 41 song it's not bad…Aaron Lewis - Made in China https://youtu.be/YVMw2BtR260 From his next solo record The Hill, out March 29. Just more uber conservativeness from ol' Mr Lewis. Though this time he does showcase that amazing voice.Atomic Life - Hit Me First https://youtu.be/9bvePU-jee0 Featuring members who have worked with Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw and the Rivalry. Sounds like a more aggressive Yeah Yeah Yeahs.ERB - Godzilla VS King Kong https://youtu.be/jhkBAKV1yMg NicePeter and EpicLLOYD go CG. always fun!Moby X Anfisa Letyago - You & Me https://youtu.be/PN3thx9SGsw Moby sounding like its 1999 all over again. Not necessarily a bad thing. But not terribly great either.Tours/FestivalsPOD - Support from Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel. “I Got That” April 26 in Phoenix through June 2 in Dallashttps://www.stubhub.com/p-o-d-tickets/performer/12087 Louder than Life - SLAYER?!!? Sept 27 Louisville KYhttps://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/wait-slayer-is-headlining-louder-than-life-2024 Riot Fest - Slayer again! Sept 22 Chicago.https://www.tixr.com/groups/riotfest/events/riot-fest-2024-87339 August Burns Red - Support from Fuming Mouth, “Spring Fling” May 9 Daytona Beach FL through May 16 Columbus Ohio at the Sonic Temple Festival.https://www.stubhub.com/august-burns-red-tickets/performer/428222 Trivium X Bullet For My Valentine -  "The Poisoned Ascendancy" U.K. tour 2025 Jan 26 Utilita Arena, Cardiff through Feb. 01 - The O2, London.Reg ‘ol NewsKnocked Loose - New Album announcement. “You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To” May 10 from Pure Noise Records.SuggestsJob For a Cowboy - Moon Healer. Standout Tracks “Beyond the Chemical Doorway” “Forever Rot”Gaming/TechTrailersMK 1 - Peacemaker https://youtu.be/L-NGYeVxzUA Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree - https://youtu.be/a8k8R0Q2ubY June 21Reg ‘ol NewsLayoffs - Playstation is laying off 900 staff through their Playstation studios, including Naughty Dog and Insomniac. Sony's London Studio will be shuttering its doors all together.https://www.engadget.com/playstation-is-laying-off-900-staff-across-naughty-dog-insomniac-and-other-studios-145323606.html SUPERMASSIVE is also laying off around 90 workers. Almost ⅓ of the Until Dawn studio's employees. Which brings the YEARLY number to almost 7000, and it's not even March.https://www.engadget.com/until-dawn-and-the-quarry-developer-supermassive-is-reportedly-laying-off-around-90-workers-165747517.html Google Gemini - Overcorrected.https://www.engadget.com/google-explains-why-geminis-image-generation-feature-overcorrected-for-diversity-121532787.html Mk1 - Freeplay weekend March 7-10 Xbox Ps5 Steam. Krossplay Feb 28 across board minus Switch. Peacemaker in Onslaught Feb 28, and Injustice 2 Mobile same day. No netcode address. No Forever King. https://www.youtube.com/live/29nNhe0bXqw?si=-8sAoe_4cClpRDf- Google/Reddit - Google is licensing Reddit to train all of its AI models. After the API drama last year, and with Reddit likely going public soon the timing seems poised to increase their worth in the market.https://www.engadget.com/reddit-is-licensing-its-content-to-google-to-help-train-its-ai-models-200013007.html SuggestsMK1Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsThe Writer - Dark Horse Comics, a renowned publisher, is set to release the debut comics work from actor Josh Gad and the dynamic producer duo of Ben and Max Berkowitz. The collaboration promises exciting new content in the world of comics.Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer whose life spirals into darkness when he's thrust into a Nazi occult nightmare. Amidst folklore and magic, he unravels hidden truths, facing demonic chaos and high-speed chases in his quest for answers. In this gripping saga, Stan races against time, compelled to become the hero of his own stories to halt the growing terror.June 19https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/dark-horse-to-publish-the-debut-comics-work-from-actor-josh-gad-and-the-dynamic-producer-duo-of-ben-and-max-berkowitz/ The Toxic Avenger - Pulitzer Prize winning writer Matt Bors and artist Fred Harper are collaborating on a 5-issue src for Toxie and gang. Published by AHOY Comics out of Syracuse NY. Oct 9th. Set to combine elements of the original movies AND the cartoon series.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/the-toxic-avenger-returns-in-an-all-new-comic-book-series/ Brzrkr - Boom Studios is getting a second volume of the Bloodlines series in the BRZRKR franchise. This one called A Faceful of Bullets, from (W)Jason Aaron and (A)Francesco Manna. Available in June.https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/jason-aaron-expands-the-world-of-keanu-reeves-brzrkr-in-a-faceful-of-bullets/ DC Wednesdays - DC announced at ComicsPRO that they would be moving back to Wednesdays for their single issue releases. Starting Wednesday July 3rd. Trades, collected editions, and graphic novels will still be releasing on Tuesdays.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-announces-move-wednesdays-new-comics/ Marvel Ultimates - Ultimates #1 from Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri joins Marvel's new Ultimate Universe line of comics. June 5thhttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-ultimates-series-deniz-camp-juan-frigeri/ SuggestsDune Messiah -  a science fiction novel by American writer Frank Herbert, the second in his Dune series of six novels. A sequel to Dune (1965), it was originally serialized in Galaxy magazine in 1969, and then published by Putnam the same year.Episodic ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Boys - Season 4 premieres on June 13.Foundation - Season 3 adds Troy Kotsur to the cast to play Preem Palver (Second Foundation)TrailersSpiderwick Chronicles - https://youtu.be/qSPtrEGJJzE on Roku April 19Star Trek: Discovery - https://youtu.be/6Fi7ZePgh8k Season 5 April 4 on Paramount+Interview With the Vampire - https://youtu.be/tekOlcqzXL8 season 2 May 12 on AMC.SuggestsThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - not as solid of an opener as I had hoped. But the Daryl Dixon show set that bar pretty high.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Crow - Release date June 7 (Bill Skarsgard). Replacing The Ballerina, the John Wick spinoff movie. https://deadline.com/2024/02/ballerina-john-wick-spinoff-the-crow-release-date-1235833533/ Batman 2 - Barry Keoghan seemingly told Vanity Fair  that his version of the Joker will return or the movie. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/barry-keoghan-2024-hollywood-portfolio-interview TrailersBoy Kills World - https://youtu.be/B6GiS8hX29c Bill Skarsgard with voice work from H. Jon Benjamin (Venture Bros, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Archer).Reg ‘ol NewsCoke VS Pepsi - Cola wars movie lands at Sony.  The script for the film will be written by Jason Shuman and Ben Queen.https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story - May 3rd on Netflix. Directed by and starring Jerry Seineld.  https://comicbook.com/irl/news/coke-vs-pepsi-cola-wars-movie-sony/ Naruto - Destin Daniel Cretton has signed on to write and direct a live-action movie adaptation. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/naruto-movie-in-the-works-1235833511/ SuggestsDune 2Rumor MillNew SourcesWBD - Zaslav looking to sell the company to NBC/Universal in “a couple years.”Nintendo Switch 2 - March 2025 seems to be the magic date. Rumormonger claims because of supply line issues.New RumorsHulk - Marvel can't afford to make a stand alone movie, so it won't happen.Ferris Bueller - Spin off in the works from Paramount.Twisted Metal - One of the projects being abandoned by Sony is a live-service Twisted Metal game. (Bloomberg)Slipknot - Eloy Casagrande has left Sepultura for an undisclosed “other project” leading metal heads to speculate it is for Slipknot.Fantastic Four - Reed Richards will be the villain? The Universe this version of F4 comes from is set to be destroyed at the end of the movie, and it's all Reed's fault. Antonio Banderas no longer Galactus, now will be played by Javier Bardem. Terax, Silver Surfer, and possibly OTHER heralds of Galactus to appear.SPECULATIONSlipknot didn't hire that guyFerris Bueller movie will die in development hellFantastic Four movie will be accurate.Twisted Metal will find its way back onto consoles LATER.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

ComicsPRO was this past weekend, and the takeaway was that the entire "comics community" needs to pull together and fix the ailing comic book industry. Where was a call for unity and comradery a year ago? Five years ago? When the "cancel pigs" were trying to run anybody out of the industry they didn't like? Is it too little, too late? ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 ➡️ Gaming News: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A7VIqE3r5MQkFgL9nifNc Additional Context: Ah, the impassioned plea from ComicsPRO's recent gathering, echoing through the halls of the comic book industry, isn't just a flare shot into the night sky; it's a clarion call that's perhaps overdue but undeniably urgent. This weekend past, the ComicsPRO event didn't just serve as a convivial meet-up for industry insiders but as a pivotal moment of reckoning for the comic book realm. The message? A robust summons for unity and camaraderie to resuscitate the flagging veins of this beloved industry. But where does this sudden appeal for industry-wide kumbaya come from? And more pertinently, where was this rallying cry when it might have been even more critical? Flashback a year, five years even, and the landscape was markedly different. The specter of "cancel culture" loomed large, with individuals and factions within the community ready to oust anyone who didn't fit a particular mold or ideology. It was a time of division, where the line between 'us' and 'them' was drawn with a heavy hand, and the idea of unity seemed as distant as the concept of a blockbuster comic book movie flop. The call for unity at ComicsPRO starkly highlights this shift in narrative. But it begs the question: Is this call to arms, this plea for unity and cooperation, a case of too little, too late? The comic book industry, much like the superheroes that grace its pages, has faced its share of villains. From the digital revolution that threatened traditional print to the global pandemic that shuttered stores and delayed distribution, the industry has been navigating a gauntlet of challenges. Add to this the internal skirmishes and the fracturing within the community, and it's clear the industry is at a crucial juncture. Yet, the essence of comic books has always been about overcoming the insurmountable, about heroes finding a way to triumph against the odds. This call for unity, albeit delayed, could be the first step toward addressing the systemic issues plaguing the industry. It's an acknowledgment that the path to revival doesn't lie solely in digital innovation or market expansion but in healing the community itself. The irony, of course, is that the comic book industry, which has always championed stories of unity, teamwork, and the triumph of good over evil, finds itself in need of those very principles. The call at ComicsPRO is a reflection of a broader need for introspection and change, not just within the comic book industry but in how fandoms and creative communities navigate the challenges of the modern era. Is it too little, too late? Only time will tell. But history is replete with stories of comebacks and renaissances, often sparked by a single moment of collective realization. The ComicsPRO call for unity may just be the beacon the industry needs to rally its forces, to embrace diversity and inclusivity, and to march forward into a new era. After all, if comic books have taught us anything, it's that it's never too late for heroes to emerge and for change to happen. The real question now is, can the industry unite like the teams of superheroes that have inspired generations, or will it remain a cautionary tale of what could have been? The next chapter is yet to be written, and it requires every stakeholder to pick up the pen. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commenta

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We get to find out what John was doing last weekend when he wasn't watching Madame Web. He found some comic book stores in St. Louis and came home with a lot of Legion appearances.  ComicsPRO was last week and the news was coming out left and right. DC is embracing Wednesday Comics. Marvel wants to hold at $3.99. And there is not a title that Jason Aaron cannot write about.  We lost a true comic legend over the weekend with the passing of Ramona Fradon.  When this podcast releases, we are less than 10 days away from the start of Planet Comicon. We expect to see you there, especially at our panel on Saturday night (March 9) at 6 PM. Followed by the party at Waldo Pizza.  We have our Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

A quick run down on whats going on at the stores! Ben went to Assembly Required and now has the custom action figure itch! Austin and Jermaine head to ComicsPro next week! What exactly happened with Ultimate Black Panther? Listen to ODD MAN OUT, friend of the store Dan Slagell's NEW podcast! 

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Retailer Steve Anderson joins the podcast to chat about how things are going at his comic shop chain, Third Eye Comics. Anderson discusses how he manages his seven shops, the importance of being proactive, the ComicsPRO experience, DC's smart moves, how he's feeling about comics retail, previous pessimism, pathing customers to comics, why success felt harder in 2022, his upcoming shop launches, what's working at his shops, trade waiting, building spectacle, what isn't working, how to adjust to uncertainty, and more.

In this week's episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and I discuss how events like ComicsPro can help comic creators build positive relationships with retailers. We also discuss the challenges of publishing superhero comics both for established companies like Marvel and for independent publishers as well. If you'd like to subscribe to our mailing list or join the Discord, live classes, and expert interviews of Comics Connection, visit us at https://comicsconnection.net/

With Django and Jeff still recovering from ComicsPRO, the ever-wonderful William stepped in with Roman to take a stab at this week's books. Why wait, just jump in and see what they have in store for us!0:08:07 - The Human Target #120:15:45 - Sgt Rock vs The Army of The Dead #60:21:54 - Hallow's Eve #10:28:47 - Phantom Road #10:36:40 - Action Comics #10520:50:00 - Cosmic Ghost Rider #10:53:14 - Rogue & Gambit #10:55:43 - I Am Iron Man #10:59:00 - Double Buckshot!1:03:09 - Batman: One Bad Day: Clayface #11:07:43 - Superman: Space Age #3SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So maybe pause this, read your books, and come back. We'll still be here!And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.Subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Email in questions at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!You can also join the Comics Place Discord here: https://discord.gg/rW8EBftHx8Follow Django on TikTok: @prettygoodtiktokvideosWith

Hey buddies! It's your guys Jeff and Django just dropping in quickly to talk about our weekend in Pittsburgh for ComicsPro! We can't wait to talk to you all about it in person. Hope you're excited for next weeks very special podcast!SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So maybe pause this, read your books, and come back. We'll still be here!And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.Subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Email in questions at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!You can also join the Comics Place Discord here: https://discord.gg/rW8EBftHx8Follow Django on TikTok: @prettygoodtiktokvideos

Colin regales everyone with tales of ComicsPRO (not all that exciting, sadly), some questions and lots of talk about recent comics.

The Podcast returns to a weekly format!  Jermaine updates us about his ComicsPro experience! A major update on going-ons around the store.  Oh yeah... Ben's BACK!

BOOM! Studios' President of Publishing & Marketing, Filip Sablik, joins the show to discuss what BOOM! is up to as we head into ComicsPRO's annual meeting. Sablik discusses the ComicsPRO experience, what he's looking for at the event, its value, what's working for BOOM!, the anomalies of 2020 and 2021, BOOM!'s number of titles, balancing variants, Kickstarter as a tool, comics promotion, inspiring in-store sales, experimentation, format focuses, whether a shift is on for single issues, finite series, changes to distribution and digital, what's next for BOOM!, and more.

A question, some news, a guest appearance from a former podcaster and lots of talk about recent comics.No podcast next week because I'll be at the ComicsPRO meeting.

Hey everybody! Jeff here. Between Roman's birthday, Comicspro prep, and the Superbowl, we weren't able to get everybody together to record an episode this week. So look for a regular episode next week, in the meantime, enjoy this interview Django did with one of our favorite under the radar creators! Nice work Django!SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So maybe pause this, read your books, and come back. We'll still be here!And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.Subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Email in questions at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!You can also join the Comics Place Discord here: https://discord.gg/rW8EBftHx8Follow Django on TikTok: @prettygoodtiktokvideos

Retailer Katie Pryde returns to Off Panel to talk about her comic shop in Portland, Oregon, Books with Pictures. Pryde discusses day-to-day variance in comics retail, the "new" Books with Pictures, how 2021 was and how 2022 is starting, graphic novels/collections vs. single issues, top performing comics, Saga's insanity, working with libraries, the manga boom, Marvel's trade program, the value of floor space, single issue distributors, doing work on ComicsPRO's board, and more. Also, a quick note for listeners: shouts to Deanna Chapman for stepping in to edit this one. She crushed it, as per usual!

My goodness friends! What a time to be alive! Last weekend Colette, Django, & Jeff spent their time at an AirBnB together attending ComicsPro, a virtual comic conference! This year though, we got to hang out with one of our new favorite people, Brian Garside! You may recall hearing from him in the emails. This is by no means an official episode of the PAPcast, this is 4 friends hanging out and drinking late into the night, then deciding to record a podcast. I hope you enjoy it! We'll see you next week for our regularly scheduled programming.SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So maybe pause this, read your books, and come back. We'll still be here!Subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Can't figure out how to rate us? Watch this video! https://bit.ly/3s3MfECEmail in questions at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!You can also join the Comics Place Discord here: https://discord.gg/rW8EBftHx8

This week, we discuss DC Comics 1st Issue Special, Danger Street, Tom Veitch, X-O Manowar, ComicsPro 2022, Zdarsky and Jiménez on Batman, ComiXology woes, Constantine: The House of Mystery, and the Peacemaker finale. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Charlie West.

This week Josh, Kyle, Clay and Daniel discuss the announcements from ComicsPRO 2022   You can watch this episode in FULL on our Youtube Channel and join us for our LIVE Recordings most Sundays 10AM CST We hope everyone stays Safe and Healthy. Please WEAR A MASK & WASH YOUR HANDS!  Check out our Youtube Channel SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!  Check out our PATREON for advanced videos and much more Thank you!  Follow us on twitter @nextissuepod Twitch.TV/NextIssue and Facebook  Clay: @Clay_Harrison Kyle: @Kylepedia Adrian: @Adrian_Harry Daniel: @eckospider Josh: @cosmosis

Katie Pryde is the proprietrix of our comic book home base, Books with Pictures in Portland, Oregon. She's also a board member of ComicsPro, the Comics Professional Retail Organization and an all-around Force For Good in the comics industry.Contribute to our Patreon at the $4/month level to get access to our bonus feed, which contains an extended version of this episode that contains more than 20 minutes of extra content, including our conversations about Captain America #109 and Thor #159That same pledge level gets you access to our Omnibus companion episode, which covers all of the October 1968 issues that we didn't get to in this episode (that were available on Marvel Unlimited, anyway).Stories Covered In Detail This Episode:"Guardians of the Galaxy!" - Marvel Super-Heroes #18, written by Arnold Drake, art by Gene Colan and "Mickey Demeo" (Mike Esposito), ©1968 Marvel Comics"Crisis On the Campus! - Amazing Spider-Man #68, written by Stan Lee, art by John Romita and Jim Mooney, ©1968 Marvel Comics"The Name Is... Yellowjacket!" - Avengers #59, written by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and George Klein, ©1968 Marvel Comics"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 2.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen, with bass by Ryan ‘Biff’ Dudder. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. 

In this week's episode of Off Panel, retailer Jenn Haines joins to talk about her shop The Dragon and being the President of comics retail trade organization ComicsPro. Haines discusses the origins of her shop's name, how The Dragon came to be, investing in the future of comics, her shop's product mix, the pandemic's impact, becoming ComicsPro's President, the Marvel/Penguin Random House deal, the future of comics, and more.

Colin talks about the 2021 ComicsPRO meeting, some questions and lots of talk about recent comics.

This week, we pour one out for Fry's Electronics, as well as discuss DC and Spawn news from ComicsPro, Department of Truth heading to television, DCEU Supergirl casting, John Wesley Shipp joining Stargirl, Blue Beetle movie, and WandaVision Episode 7 spoilers. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Charlie West.

Temas: WandaVision Ep. 7 https://bit.ly/2NyJoCd Cómics de la semana https://bit.ly/2uyVf9N Mini serie de Reptil https://bit.ly/2MdNM95 Tráiler de Invincible https://bit.ly/2NlzofL El año de Spawn https://bit.ly/3pEcZHu ¿Qué es el Linearverse? https://bit.ly/3bv9oGH Noticias de DC desde ComicsPRO https://bit.ly/2P4R4N5 Sasha Calle es Supergirl en The Flash https://bit.ly/2OXvbix Siempre sí llega legal el Snyder Cut https://bit.ly/3shLTHR Joker en Justice League https://bit.ly/2MioLd2 Nueva info sobre Justice League https://bit.ly/37E9WJg Pueden apoyar el proyecto de One-Shot Comics comprando en Amazon sin costo extra a través de esta liga: http://amzn.to/2wE56YC o uniéndose al Club de lectura de cómics (http://bit.ly/2uq5glX). :D Redes sociales: https://instagram.com/willyholland http://twitter.com/willyholland http://twitter.com/losoneshot http://facebook.com/losoneshot http://oneshotcomics.mx

On this week's show, the Pals discuss rumors of DC selling its comic division to fans, Invincible's new trailer & the biggest news from ComicsPRO, including news that Todd McFarlene is launching a Spawn Universe!   00:09:05 - Fans Buy DC Maybe? 00:27:30 - Pals Pulls 00:35:40 - Invincible Trailer 00:49:08 - Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer 00:56:09 - DC Announces Batman '89 & Superman '78 01:14:36 - New Declan Shalvey Book: Time Before Time 01:20:15 - DC Comics Announced at ComicsPRO Summit 01:34:00 - Boom Rocks at ComicsPRO Summit 01:41:32 - Todd McFarlane Announces Spawn's Universe The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PodBean: https://youtu.be/tWK-iO6y9Hs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/TfmEBtU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pals: Sean: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete  Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

NEWSStarting with the biggest news, we discuss the May 2021 Marvel Comics solicitations which include the new Star Wars event ‘War of the Bounty Hunters. Also in marvel news, a new teaser for the Fantastic Four 60th anniversary was revealed.DC Comics stunned the world this week with big news like their celebrating classic films with new series Superman ’78 and Batman ’89, DC teased new 2021 series at the ComicsPro retailer event as well as showing off new Snyder Cut variant covers.Image Comics made waves this week too as Todd MacFarlane announced four new Spawn titles in a new shared universe push. Image Comics also revealed plenty of new series like the reworking of Savage Dragon #259 into North Force #0, Aquarius: The Book of Mer, and The Good Asian. Sadly though, news revealed Die is coming to an end with its last story arc starting in May. It was also reported The Department of Truth is getting optioned for a television series. Finally, Dark Horse is coming in hot with a new The Witcher miniseries and Far Cry series.Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Iron Man (2020) #6 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Cafu)Immortal Hulk: Flatline (W/A: Declan Shalvey)Nathan:TMNT: The Last Ronin #2 (W: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, A: Esau & Isaac Escorza, Kevin Eastman)M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #3 (W: Jordan Blum & Patton Oswalt, A: Scott Hepburn)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #6 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Tonci Zonjiv)Nathan: The Department of Truth #6 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Elsa Charretier)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Spawn #315 (Capullo & McFarlane Cover)Nathan: Batman Black & White #3 (Sana Takeda cover)Segment: Interview - Karla Pacheco and her mother Alison

In #393, we cover the recent theatrical delays and early release of comic book movies due to Coronavirus, Diamond Distributors pausing new books from hitting comic stores, we review Transformers Vs. Terminator #1, and more! MAD CAVE RELIEF FUND: Made Cave GoFundMe (GoFundMe) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question on SpeakPipe. Thank you for the continued love and support! Enjoy the show. Daniel and Kelli Podcast Awards 2019 || Games & Hobbies (Winner) Podcast Awards 2017 - 2018 || Games & Hobbies (Nominated) Official Site SUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / iHeartRadio / TuneIn / Overcast FOLLOW US: - Twitter | @ReasonsImBroke and @PalpaKelli - Instagram- Pinterest- Tumblr - Facebook - Discord Lounge - YouTube Channel SUPPORT THE POD: Getting $1's worth of entertainment and information each month? Support us on Patreon or visit our TeePublic storefront! SPREAD THE WORD: If you're enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Each one helps new Brokettes discover the podcast. Donate to Hero Initiative to help comic creators in need. CREDITS: Opening/Closing Jingles - Alex Scott Show Logo By - Jeff Quigley

Austin and Ben are back from ComicsPro in Portland. We break down everything they learned, saw, ate and experienced. The good, the bad, and the ugly of the gathering of comic's retail organization (almost all good). We also talk the negative energy of Leap Day and our March Madness sale!

This week we’re talking with Mike Kennedy, the founder and publisher of Magnetic Press. Magnetic is reintroducing itself to the market now that it’s operating as an autonomous unit again. Previously, it published graphic novels from foreign markets as a collection under Lion Forge. But as a product of last year’s Lion Forge-Oni Press merger, Magnetic is now an independent unit again, though still under parent company Polarity. We talk to Mike about all of that, going to shows like ComicsPRO and Angouleme, what kind of books he has coming up this spring, and much more.

Back Once again - Four Nerds, One Room! and they all fit too. What went on at ComicsPro? a Mrs Jen exclusive-ish... Some big news in Comics and what to expect. SOMETHING NEW "SyFy or Not?" a new game by Jarek where he describes three movies. Two are real SyFy movies and one is NOT. Can you figure it out before he spills the beans?

This is the week that C2E2 ticket sales reach a frenzied level. The ComicsPRO Annual Meeting s happening RIGHT NOW in Portland. And we’re not there. BOOM! Studios presentation at ComicsPRO says all the right things. Turning the $1.00 spinner rack into a Reprint spinner rack. What if we just stopped stocking variant covers…? The results of 2 Twitter polls conducted this week. Batman #89 and how DC Comics has found a new playbook for the future of comic sales, and why that is horrifying. Dan DiDio is no longer the Co-Publisher of DC Comics. Why does another medium have to validate comics? Why can’t they be lauded for what they are?

In this week's episode of Off Panel, BOOM! Studios' President of Publishing and Marketing Filip Sablik joins the show to discuss the world of BOOM! and his recent speech at ComicsPRO's annual meeting. Sablik discusses his time at Diamond Comic Distributors, his role at BOOM!, the value of licensed books, what's dictating their move towards younger readers and women, where they are seeing growth, their bold plan for Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora's Once and Future, why they did it, what makes it stand out, staying in favor with multiple markets, servicing different audiences, marketing comics, the greatness of Giant Days, and more.

This week we discuss the ComicsPro meeting, DC's Walmart line, the January 2019 Diamond Comics sales charts, Stan Lee In Memoriam, Black Panther & Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse's big Oscar wins, trolling Captain Marvel, Venom fanfic, Usagi Yojimbo, and a bunch of great listener questions. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Charlie West.

Woof! Django and Jeff just got back from North Carolina! Where they attended a convention for comic shop owners, so they regale us with stories and jokes that prove just how far their heads are up their own asses. But we also talk about the books we all managed to read this week, some serious and some not so serious. American Carnage #4, Black Badge #7, Sharkey the Bounty Hunter #1, High Level #1, & Naomi #2. Also… other! Time is short this week so we get in and we get out quick. See you all in a few days!Be wary of SPOILERS! There are a lot of them. So read these books before you listen to this podcast.Subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Call in with your questions at 1-619-663-7336. Or email them to us info at our website address.

I Want More Comics #68 - Comicspro/Comic Talk

Jeff, Braden, Roman, and Trevor sit down to discuss the weeks books. I don't want to spoil anything, but Roman has never dropped this many high scores in a podcast before! We talk The Terrifics #1, Lockjaw #1, Thanos #16, Doom Patrol & Justice League of America #1. Of course other books as well, and a quick buckshot. LISTEN, between ECCC and ComicsPro, these boys have been all over the map. SPOILERS! There are a lot of them. So read these books before you listen to this podcast.Subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Call in with your questions at 1-619-663-7336. Or email them to us info at our website address.Our music is by Nick Waite. You can find him at soundcloud.com/stemingway 

In this week's episode of Off Panel, writer Gerry Duggan joins the podcast to discuss his new Image series, Analog, and his views on writing. Duggan talks about the ComicsPRO experience, his comics retail past, comic naming conventions, working with the Allreds, his wave of creator-owned books, Analog vs. reality, whether he needed to mix things up, his time writing for television, the surprising script that helped him get Deadpool, why the lead of Analog is such a perfect gateway into its world, his collaborators on the book, working with John McCrea on Dead Rabbit, and more.

In a bonus episode of Off Panel, we have one recorded live last week from ComicsPRO's annual meeting in Portland, Oregon with two of the best retailers in comics - John Hendrick of Dublin's Big Bang Comics and Steve Anderson of Maryland's Third Eye Comics. It's a caffeine fueled discussion - at least on my end - where we talk about the origins of their shops, their affinity for retail, how they organize their comics, what 2017 was like for their shops, Rick & Morty, their hopes for 2018, Marvel's Fresh Start, customer behavior, the value of signings and events, and more.

As we move slowly into convention season, there is kind of a dearth of interesting comics news to work through some weeks. Oh sure, we could weigh in on Marvel’s comments at ComicsPRO that the reason their sales are down is because of DC shipping cheaper books, but that’s a little inside baseball even for […]

Jonathan is on his own for the Altered Egos Comics Podcast this week as he looks at New Comic Book Day titles for the last NCBD of February 2017 and ahead to the first NCBD for March 2017. For the Ramble On, Jonathan doesn't have much of anything for you. He mistakenly thought the March 2017 PREVIEWS catalog would be out, so instead, he talks a bit about the Coast 2 Coast Comic Con and a little about the ComicsPRO Retailer Meeting last week in Memphis (that he did not attend). Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:37 Part II - The Ramble On - 1:00:21 Part III - Recommendations - 1:26:12 Coast 2 Coast Comic Con Live Streaming Event

This week, we discuss the January 2017 Diamond Comics sales charts, ComicsPro meeting news, Marvel passes the buck, Generations, Berger Books, Tom King's insane Bat-family power rankings, and a bunch of listener questions. Starring Ryan Higgins, Jim Jokisch, Bryce Larsen, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Charlie West.

ComicsPro happened this past week and so do tons of new comics news from Marvel, DC and Dark Horse. Who had the best announcements? Which will actually happen? And the tease of a future crossover with Puzzle Warriors 3. Also, we cover the summer movie schedule in the most lackadaisical manner possible. What we read last […] The post Longbox Heroes Episode 334: Rails on a Plane appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

Dave and Rachelle's weekly look at the Wolverine films of Hugh Jackman, the series that SHOULD have been called 'Logan's Run' this whole time, comes to a close this week with 2013's THE WOLVERINE. It's maybe the best movie with Wolverine in it? But that isn't saying much. Also discussed in this episode: all the news from ComicsPRO, episode four of RIVERDALE, a bunch of Captain America-related comics, more Batman movie woes, and if Mel Gibson directs the next Suicide Squad movie, Rachelle is DONE with Warner Bros and DC.

On this week's episode of Off Panel, the owner of Big Bang Comics in Dublin, Ireland - John Hendrick - joins the show to talk comics and the world of retail. In a reversal, the show starts with five random questions about Sabretooth, Ireland, drinks of choice and more, before diving into the retail world. The pair talks Big Bang's recent move last year, what makes the retail world so rewarding, comic shops as an extension of the owner's personality, the proper balance in a comic shop, the Irish comics scene, the difference between marketing comics when Hendrick started in retail in the 90's vs. now, the trickiness of ordering comics, the timing of comic releases around movies and TV shows, Marvel's problems with trades and graphic novels, the power of signings, the darkness of Twitter, Big Bang's weekly comic sales analysis tweets, his ComicsPro experience, Rebirth vs. Civil War II, how the controversy impacted Captain America: Steve Rogers #1, a demonstration of his incredible abilities of picking books for readers, and more. Want to skip straight to the retail talk? Jump to right around the 20 minute mark.

Rebirth of a Nation Rob Kaylin of Comic Logic in Ashburn, VA (www.comiclogicva.com; follow them on all sorts of social media at comiclogicva) returns to the boiler room studio to fill in for Tony! He and George talk about the Oscars, the Washington Redskins, and...politics?! What is happening to this show??? We are confident that Rob's stories about his time at the 10th annual ComicsPRO meeting in Portland, OR will more than cleanse your palette. ComicsPRO is the only trade organization dedicated to the progress of direct market comic book retailers. ComicsPRO is attended by these retailers and comic book publishers.  In the spirit of comics and "back issues," Rob has previously appeared on episodes 61 and 76 of the show. Check 'em out (and our whole archive) on iTunes. You may as well subscribe while you're there so you don't miss an episode. Please help grow the show by leaving us a five star review so others may find us. The grass roots effort continues! Thank you for listening.

Stop stealing from us! Please and thank you. Revolution’s Galaxy Hero Relaunch Party for C2E2. In-Store Convention Kick Off. CBR. ComicsPRO.

The One Where We Don't Whine About DC Comics… On this week's show Johnny and Brian take a look at what happened at the ComicsPro event for retailers and publishers and talk about who it really affects. They also talk a little bit about the Negan origin story coming to the all new Image+ Magazine, and close out by sharing what they've learned about DC Comics Rebirth. Image+ Magazine Image Comics is launching a new advertorial-type magazine promoting its upcoming releases, and is serializing a new The Walking Dead to help raise interest in it. Beginning in May, Image+ will be a 64-page magazine distributed alongside Diamond Comics Distributors’ monthly Previews catalog featuring news, interviews, previews and original comic book content. Negan Origin Much like Michonne, Negan is getting an all new origin story published in a magazine, but this time it will be the learn in the all new Image Magazine. The Walking Dead story, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, will be serialized in four page installments in Image+’s first 12 issues and promises to uncover the origin of one of the book’s most iconic antagonists, Negan. Source: Newsarama Tales from the Darkside Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez are back teaming...

Issue #222: DC Rebirth Impressions and ComicsPRO We lay out the good and the bad of DC's Rebirth. We talk about ComicsPRO and Eric Stephenson's equally talked about (but more eloquently put) speech from there. We discuss a bunch of cool things coming to Talking Comics over the next few weeks (cool special guests, yo!). And SO MUCH MORE! Lightning Round Bitch Planet #7, Clean Room #5, Red Sonja #2, Spider-Woman #4, Silver Surfer #2, Bill & Ted Go to Hell #1, Skim GN, Geoff Johns Flash Omnibus Vol.1, Sex Criminal #14, Thor #4 Books of the Week Power man & Iron Fist #1, A Glance Backward and Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's Astonishing X-Men. FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and greatest in comic book releases. The editorial staff is composed of Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Stephanie Cooke (Misfortune Cookie), Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor), and Joey Braccino who weekly dissect the releases and give you, the consumer, a simple Roman yay or nay regarding them. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at info@talkingcomicbooks.com.

More on DC Rebirth. Eric Stephenson’s ComicsPRO speech. Do lower cover prices help? And more!

Paul Levitz is a comic fan (The Comic Reader), editor (Batman, among many titles), writer (Legion of Super-Heroes, including two NY Times Best Sellers), executive (30 years at DC, ending as President & Publisher), historian (75 Years of DC Comics: The Art Of Modern Myth-Making (Taschen, 2010)) and educator (including the American Graphic Novel at Columbia). He won two consecutive annual Comic Art Fan Awards for Best Fanzine, received Comic-con International’s Inkpot Award, the prestigious Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, and the Comics Industry Appreciation Award from ComicsPro. His Taschen book won the Eisner Award, the Eagle Award and Munich’s Peng Pris, and is being released in revised form as five volumes in 2013. He is currently working on a book on Will Eisner and the birth of the graphic novel for Abrams Comic Arts. Levitz also serves on the board of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. His visit was a conversation with CMS/W faculty member and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz.

The guys get relatively topical this week, as Matt, Brett, and guest Nat Towsen discuss Image Publisher Eric Stephenson’s recent address at this year’s ComicsPRO event. On top of that heavy talk, the guys discuss reboots, New York City history, and a ton of other stuff. Take A Tour Of Marvel’s Manhattan Grassroots Tavern Transcript of Eric Stephenson’s address at ComicsPRO Nat Towsen is a comedian in New York City and the host of Nat Towsen’s Downtown Variety Hour at the UCB East Theatre. You can also follow him on Twitter at @NatTowsen. Music: “He’s A Rebel” by The Crystals "Nat Towsen / There Is Always A Hand On Your Shoulder" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/nat-towsen.html

Jermaine and Stephen catch up with Skyward creator Jeremy Dale and Action Lab marketing director Kelly Dale to lay out the goings-on of Action Lab Day on March 29th, connect with cartoonist Gregg Schigiel to comb through Image publisher Eric Stephenson's ComicsPRO 2014 address, and answer YOUR questions! Show Notes: Jeremy Dale.com. Action Lab Comics.com. "'Star Wars Will Never Be The Real Thing' - Eric Stephenson, Publisher Of Image Comics, Talks to ComicsPRO" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Dark Horse's Mike Richardson And IDW's Ted Adams Respond To Eric Stephenson's ComicsPRO Speech" at Bleeding Cool.com. Stuff Said with Gregg Schigiel episode #33 - Eric Stephenson. "As Issue Seven Sells Out, Image Decides To Stop Reprinting Comics Like Saga" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Todd McFarlane Says Comic Book Relaunches Don't Make Business Sense" at Comic Book.com.

The crew returns with another episode of your favorite Friday Night Delight! First up, the guys discuss the latest episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Then, as they go into headlines, they talk about Image Publisher Eric Stephenson's speech at the ComicsPro Retailer gathering, which sidetracks into a great discussion on gimmicks and the industry as a whole. From there, it's more headlines, including castings, trailers and other comic news. For Topic Time, the guys review two new #1 issues in Mark Millar's Starlight from Image Comics, and Greg Rucka's The Veil from Dark Horse. Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. (Original Numbering: Episode #259) Sponsors of the Week audibletrial.com/zone4podcast c2e2.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Paul Levitz Joins BOOM! Board of Directors/ Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Named CCO of Archie Comics Image Publisher Eric Stephenson's Speech Causes a Stir The Full Eric Stephenson Speech Full Transformers: Age of Extinction Trailer First Look at The Flash in Costume Zach Snyder Defends Eisenberg as Lex Luthor Zack Snyder on Watchmen, 300 and More More 3D Covers and a Third Weekly Series from DC New Pulp Awards - Ron & Gordon Nominated! Airship 27 Interview by DRG TV River City Comics Expo Assailant Comics Jack Hammer Zone 4's Top 5 for the Week of February 26, 2014

More summer news and more summer books. Leonard keeps the snide Doctor Who remarks to a few and Todd keeps the pipebombs to a minimum, be the boys do discuss the free and cheap being offered at SXSW this weekend and some deep discussion about Eric Stephenson's remarks from the ComicsPRO show last week. We do keep the Walking Dead TV talk at the end of the show, but it's not REALLY spoilery and you may want to check it out. The last ten minutes of the show, I mean.

This week’s topic comes  from the speech that Image Comics publisher Eric Stephenson said at a ComicsPRO meeting upon accepting an award. We discuss what his comments imply, what they mean, our thoughts on them and the  reactions from Dark Horse’s Mike Richardson and IDW’s Ted Adams. In the first half of the show, we talk news in the world like the talks about Wonder Woman’s movie costume, Skottie Young’s Rocket Raccoon, Batman: Arkham Knight, Paul Levitz heading over to Boom Studios and Lena Dunham upcoming Archie mini-series. And then, because we’re creatures of habit, we discuss our favourite books from the last week. Some of those books include: Royals: Masters of War, The Wake, Mighty Avengers, Lois Lane, Fantastic Four and more.

It's Monday night which means it's a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comic books and politics. On this episode the topics scheduled are: We discuss Dark Horse's new Tomb Raider #1 written by Gail Simone.Archaia's series Hacktivist saw it's second issue released. The series imagines what if Anonymous was actually two tech leaders.At this past week's ComicsPro meeting, Image Comics's Eric Stephenson had a divisive speech about the current comic market, and what stores can do to grow. We'll discuss what he had to say. As always, we want to hear from you. Call in with your thoughts and Tweet them to us at @graphicpolicy.

Now What?! Stephen's panel from C2E2 in Chicago! Whether you want to open a comic book store, you're just starting out in retail or you just have questions, we're here to help! Meet with members of ComicsPRO, a retail trade organization for comic book retailers, to talk about your upcoming plans. Featuring Thomas Gaul, Portlyn and Eric Kirsammer! Show Notes: Thomas's stores, Beach Ball Comics & Corner Store Comics! Portlyn's store, Brave New World Comics! Eric's stores, Chicago Comics & Quimby's Books! ComicsPRO.org, for more info on the Comic Professional Retail Organization! G-Man Coming Home Graphic Novel Release Party with creator Chris Giarrusso - Wednesday, May 1st 10 AM - 2 PM & 4:30 - 7 PM at Acme Comics! Acme Comics Sanctioned Iron Man 3 Premiere Events - Wednesday, May 2nd 8 PM - midnight at the Four Seasons Grand & Carmike 18 Cinemas! All Night Free Comic Book Day Line Party! - Friday, May 3rd 11:55 PM - Saturday, May 4th 5:00 AM at Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema! FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013!!! - Satuday, May 4th 10 AM - 7 PM at Acme Comics - with special guests Thomas Boatwright, Jacob Chabot, Jeremy Dale, Chris Giarrusso, Laura Martin, Joe Quinones, Amanda Rachels, Andy Runton, Gregg Schigiel, Brian Smith, Maris Wicks, Annie Wu, Kelly Yates and Chrissie Zullo!

Jermaine, Stephen, Frank and Adam chat with Glory and Hell Yeah writer Joe Keatinge on the day of Gloriana's debut about his time behind the scenes at Image Comics, learning under the tutelage of Eric Stephenson, and the concept that's been brewing in his head since he was 10 years old! Then the guys dust off their non-existent legal degrees to discuss the lawsuits surrounding Ghost Rider and the Walking Dead! Finally, they have watched Comic Book Men. And, yes, they let you know what they thought. Show Notes: Pittsburgh Comics, home of Colin, as mentioned in the ComicsPro discussion. "Ghost Rider Creator Ordered to Stop Being Ghost Rider Creator, Pay Marvel $17,000" at Comics Alliance. "Original 'Walking Dead' Artist Tony Moore Suing Writer Robert Kirkman" at Comics Alliance. Tell 'Em Steve-Dave #6: the Courtship of Sunday Jeff, source of the claim about shady business practices, at Smodcast. Comics at the Table - DC Universe Presents #6, Road Rage #1, Batman #6, Avengers #22, New Avengers #21, and Daredevil #9.

We're back in less than a week--someone call Guinness!  The world of comic book publishing never slows down, and neither does the news that comes out of it.  This episode Patrick and W. Dal talk about the editorial hierarchy at Marvel; all of the worthy candidates for 2 ComicsPRO industry awards; the return of letter columns, and more.  There is also a tribute to Y&T bassist Phil Kennemore, dueling Michael Caine impressions and Verizon iPhone talk in a record 20 minutes of after-podcast talk.  Oh, you’ll know when you’ve listened too long.