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Jeff and Django are back again, ready to talk about ComicsPRO, ECCC, and of course - last week's comic books. I mean, the finale of DC K.O. dropped! Fantastic Four is ramping up! And some other fun stuff...0:03:54 - Well Welcome Wellmer!0:11:34 - ECCC0:12:55 - ComicsPRO0:21:13 - Voicemail from the Editor!0:24:45 - DC K.O. #50:31:28 - Email from Mew-Mew!0:34:00 - Fantastic Four #80:38:48 - Absolute Superman #170:43:16 - Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #10:46:31 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rites of Spring #60:48:42 - Batman #70:57:00 - Comics MagazineSPOILERS! 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 Ian BertramVisit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!Comics Place Book Club - second Thursday of every month. Check the shop for details!

En parallèle de nos Front Page, voici une grosse émission spéciale dédiée à l'édition 2026 du sommet professionnel ComicsPRO, qui s'est tenu il y a peu ! Cette rencontre entre éditeurs et comicshops est devenue depuis très peu de temps un moment plébiscité par l'industrie pour faire part de grandes annonces, avec une activité proche d'un niveau de la SDCC ou NYCC ! De quoi motiver ce podcast spécial, pour ne pas avoir à faire un Front Page de quatre heures !Le bilan ComicsPRO 2026Considérez ce podcast comme une grosse section "Comics VO" de ce qui serait un Front Page, avec plus de deux heures de discussion tournées vers de nombreux projets annoncés pour 2026 par les éditeurs américains, petits et grands ! Il y a largement de quoi s'exciter pour certains, et parfois être plus circonspects, avec surtout une différence d'image très marquée entre DC Comics et Marvel...Si vous appréciez notre travail, nous avons besoin de votre soutien pour le faire connaître au plus grand nombre ! Partagez l'émission sur vos réseaux, parlez-en à votre entourage dans la vie réelle, poursuivez les échanges sur notre Discord, et aidez-nous financièrement via Tipeee ! Merci à toutes et tous de votre écoute et à bientôt pour le prochain podcast ! (le Front Page arrive demain).Le ProgrammeExquisite Corpses s'offre plusieurs comics en spin-offConcrete de Paul Chadwick revient pour les 40 ans de Dark HorseDark Horse qui se paie la version papier de Three Worlds/Three MoonsDark Horse, toujours, qui signe avec Terry Moore pour rééditer son oeuvre…… et qui signe trois titres de plus pour Zack KaplanBRZRKR qui joue encore une fois les prolongations avec China MiévilleBabylon Cove : horreur et romance chez Mad Cave StudiosIgnition Press annonce également trois nouvelles sériesChez Bad Idea, Megalith au coeur d'un programme de variantes proprement débileRobert Kirkman chapeaute Terminal, série de super-héros au casting fouL'Energon Universe s'étend avec une série M.A.S.K. La série TMNT fêtera son “300e” numéro cet étéHé oui, il va y avoir un crossover Sonic x GodzillaUn crossover DC X Sonic : Metal Legion également annoncéAbsolute Green Arrow et Absolute Catwoman détaillésLes séries Barbara Gordon : Breakout et The Deadman dévoiléesBad Seeds sera le prochain Bat-event de DCLes six prochains titres Vertigo sont désormais planifiés sur 2026Marvel présente son ArmageddonQueen in Black confirmé pour juillet 2026Un numéro Jay & Bob : Jays of Future Past chez MarvelAl Ewing et Mike Henderson sur un numéro Doom : Day OneA priori, des gens voulaient encore plus de what if ?Soutenez First Print - Votre podcast comics (& BD) préféré sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hey everybody, welcome back to the SpinnerRack! We're diving into Robert Kirkman's ComicsPRO keynote speech, discussing his approach to comic books and the industry. He also touches on Skybound comics, Invincible, Battle Beast, GI Joe, Voild Rivals & Transformers. *Manhattan - MNN - 56/1996 (Wednesday 8pm) *Brooklyn - Bric - 79/68 (Wednesday 7:30pm) *Bronx - Bronxnet - Bronx Arts Channel 68/2134 (Wednesday 8pm) *Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/P1CMJMRGU7s *Instagram - the_spinner_rack *Soundcloud - The Spinner Rack

Hey everybody, welcome back to the SpinnerRack! We're diving into Robert Kirkman's ComicsPRO keynote speech, discussing his approach to comic books and the industry. He also touches on Skybound comics, Invincible, Battle Beast, GI Joe, Voild Rivals & Transformers. *Manhattan - MNN - 56/1996 (Wednesday 8pm) *Brooklyn - Bric - 79/68 (Wednesday 7:30pm) *Bronx - Bronxnet - Bronx Arts Channel 68/2134 (Wednesday 8pm) *Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/P1CMJMRGU7s *Instagram - the_spinner_rack *Soundcloud - The Spinner Rack

In an episode recorded in-person at this year's annual conference for the trade organization for comic shops, ComicsPRO, The Beat's Heidi MacDonald and the head of Lunar Distribution and Discount Comic Book Service, Christina Merkler, join the podcast for a vibe check about the event and state of the industry. Up first, MacDonald joins to share her read on the event, how it compares to previous editions, what stood out, and more, before Merkler visits us to talk about how passion is fueling this moment for the direct market, the spread of new readers, blind bag management, building on this moment, creating urgency, Lunar's expansion with Viz Media and Yen Press, what has them hopeful about where comics are headed, and more.

The crew limps into the studio after one of the busiest Revenge Of weekends ever — ComicsPRO, a Radiant Black blowout, and Pinball League finals — except Coral has lost her voice and now sounds like a Victorian ghost child. Which of course means it's the perfect time to debut a brand-new educational segment at her expense.  This Week's Insanity:Convention Hangover: ComicsPRO chaos, industry parties, and the team hosting the smoothest finale bash in Los Angeles (confirmed by vibes).Shop Updates: Punch-card double-points day, Wonder Woman Historia book club with Kelly Sue DeConnick, and TMNT × Magic pre-release looming.Gay News (Light): RFK cold-plunging in jeans, Kid Rock jacuzzi milk, and other deeply Tennessee-coded behavior.Coral Talk Good: A new flashcard game challenges Coral to use SAT words like obsequious, recalcitrant, and magnanimous in lesbian-themed sentences. Educational outcomes are… mixed.Coral's Corner: Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight hype crashes into the realization that Coral will be in Scotland and may miss it — triggering existential despair.Hotel Horror: Influencers washing underwear in coffee makers permanently destroy everyone's ability to trust hotel appliances.Sleep-deprived, raspy, and somehow more unhinged than usual, this episode proves that even when Revenge Of loses its voice, it still won't shut up.New episodes every week.Only at Revenge Of — where the words are big and the voices are shot.

This week, we discuss the Original Art Expo, TMNT leaving Playmates, Brainiac, Spider-Noir teaser, some ComicsPRO announcements, Jay & Silent Bob invade the Marvel Universe, and the upcoming Batman Bronze Age omnibus. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

ComicsPro, the comic shop retailer network, held its annual meeting last week in Los Angeles. Many of the publishers used the opportunity to showcase new projects and announcements. DC led the way with some absolute - or should we say ABSOLUTE - book news that has everyone ready for more.  Speaking of DC Comics, does the publisher have a flagship team book right now? It's an interesting debate, and the answer might be no. Give us a listen and let us know your thoughts.  WCPE Book Club is next week. Be sure to read Avengers vs. X-Men from 1987 before next week's show. Drop us a line if you would like to sit in on the recording this weekend.  Don't panic, but Planet Comicon is coming up soon. You'll find us on the show floor staffing the Hero Initiative table. Be sure to make plans to attend our panel on Saturday night.  We have our weekly Pick 3 choices, sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics. We also have the Top 10 and a new trivia question.   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, 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, 815 N Noland Road in Independence, Missouri. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find exactly what 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 complete a title's run, head to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Drew Rausch (California Screaming, Monster Forge's The Isle of Monsters / Ghost Boy / Monster Knight) and Joseph Karg (I Feel Doomed!) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including an overview of this year's ComicsPRO trade show, Tony Gilroy's honest thoughts on the impact of Andor, and the overwhelming response to Predator: Badlands.

Come sit down on comfortable chair and join us as we talk comic books that are on the Top of the Stack. We dive into some new hot books like Bleeding Hearts, D'orc, & White Sky, along with books from a wide range of publishers including Image Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Ignition Press and more. We also talk about latest news coming out of ComicsPRO 2026 and talk about what has us most excited for the year ahead.  Other books we covered include RedCoat, Geiger, The Thing on the Doorstep, Sleep, Devil on My Shoulder, Just Brutal, Love Ignited, The Mummy, Fables, Death Fight Forever, The Maxx, Absolute Superman, Absolute Martian Manhunter, and Harley & Ivy: Life and Crimes.  You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_r=1&_t=ZT-91jpy3DIireFacebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 and X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.  

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It's one of the biggest news weeks of the year as ComicsPRO explodes with announcements, reveals, and long-term publishing plans from every major publisher in the industry. We're breaking it all down in a super-sized news segment that covers the headlines shaping 2026 and beyond. Marvel dropped its May 2026 solicitations, teased the beginning of the end in Avengers: Armageddon, confirmed Hulk War for 2027, revealed Infernal Hulk vs. the X-Men, and somehow still found time for Knull vs. Hela, a Spider-Man and Iron Man team-up, and Doctor Doom taking over OREO. Yes, really. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Marvel Solicitations May 2026 Infernal Hulk declares war on the X-Men in explosive issue #7 reveal - EXCLUSIVE Marvel reveals a Spider-Man and Iron Man team up coming in issue #6 Marvel teases “With Great Power…” as “Armageddon Assembles” this June Ultron crashes Wiccan and Hulkling's anniversary in Marvel's explosive Pride special Marvel teases 'The origin of the end' starts in 'Avengers: Armageddon' #1 It's Knull vs. Hela in 'Hel on Earth' Marvel Comics event JULY: Queen in Black! Doctor Doom takes over OREO in wild final Marvel Comics cookie collab Marvel announces new series 'X-Men: Outback' revisiting the iconic Outback Era Hulk War is coming: Marvel confirms Infernal Hulk finale in 2027 IDW is taking Godzilla back to 1954 and making it absolutely terrifying 'Star Trek' #1 launches a bold new era as IDW unveils massive 60th anniversary comic plans 'TMNT' #300 unleashes a massive new era, blind bag covers, and new 'Last Ronin' DC Solicits May 2026 DC Is going all-in on 'The Dark Knight Returns' for its 40th anniversary all year long DC and Sonic reunite for ‘Metal Legion' this May 2026 DC unveils major 2026 publishing plans at ComicsPro: Vertigo, new Absolute titles, and more Zorro and Tarzan are storming back to comics and we've got the exclusive first look Gail Simone is entering the Spawn universe with a brutal new 'She-Spawn' series New Image sci-fi series 'If Destruction Be Our Lot' features robo Abraham Lincoln finding purpose Skybound announces ‘DC Silver Age Covers and Stories' Artist Edition M.A.S.K. joins the Energon Universe in explosive new series from Dan Watters and Pye Parr Robert Kirkman returns to superheroes with 'Terminal' joined by Kubert, Finch, and Arthur Adams James Tynion IV takes on white supremacy and Norse gods in brutal new 9-part horror, 'Odin' 'The Cutting Garden' explores companionship, legacy, and sacrifice Ghost Machine just revealed 'The Unbelievables' and its first massive crossover EXCLUSIVE: Zack Kaplan unleashes three new Dark Horse series in 2026 Skateboarding is outlawed in new series 'Skate Ali' out June 2026 Jonathan Hickman's ‘Three Worlds/Three Moons' comes to Dark Horse this July Archie is going compact with new Oni Press collections starting in September 2026 'Ben 10' returns to comics this May with a new series from the original creators Oni Press unleashes 'Super Mondo Mega Mutts' #1 this July Oni Press announces Joe Palmer's dystopian thriller 'Destination Kill' #1 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Absolute Batman #17  (Scott Snyder, Eric Canete) Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Alex:​​ Exquisite Corpses #10 (Jordie Bellaire, Marianna Ignazzi) Dungeons of Doom #2 (PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON & BENJAMIN PERCY) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #24 (March Checchetto, Hickman) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Infernal Hulk #4 (Phillip KJ, Nic Klein) & Absolute Wonder Woman #17 (K Thompson, H Sherman) Dave: The Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 (Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips) but also Hulk Smash Everything #3 JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Predator: Bloodshed #1 (Dan Panosian Virgin Cover) Alex: Power Fantasy #16 (Morgan Beem variant)

This week, comic shop employees from all over gather in Glendale, California. It's time for ComicsPRO, the annual event designed to “promote the progress and development of comic book retailers and improve the condition of the comic book industry.” It's one of our favorite times of the year as we eagerly sit by our computers waiting for announcements from publishers and the good word from our LCS pals. Sadly, we cannot be in person this year, but that doesn't mean we can't bring you exclusive information. Thanks to writer Zack Kaplan, who's on the ground at ComicsPRO, we're there by proxy. And he's dishing on his big announcement, extending his partnership with Dark Horse Comics, bringing us the final chapter in Kill All Immortals and two more new titles, Only The Savage Are Left and The Smart Division. Kill All Immortals is a nifty, nasty look at the boot standing on our necks: the billionaire class. The comic imagines a universe where various immortal clans have gobbled up control of the economy, but one is starting to crumble from within. Frey Asvald, daughter of Erik the Red, can no longer sit idly as her family consumes the planet. She wants to help us poor mortals, but in doing so, she exposes herself and others to tremendous violence. And can you really keep your hands clean when attempting global, capital G, Good? On this week's podcast, we discuss the state of comic book retail, a bizarre occurrence involving our local shops, and the anxiety of putting new books into readers' hands. Zack Kaplan gives us the skinny on Kill All Immortals as well as his two new titles at Dark Horse. We dig into our collective billionaire woes and consider one particular violent action committed by Frey in Kill All Immortals Volume One. Kill All Immortals is written by Zack Kaplan, illustrated by Fico Ossio, colored by Thiago Rocha, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Covers by Oliver Barrett (although the header image above is from variant cover artist Tula Lotay). Make sure you're following Zack Kaplan on BlueSky, Instagram, and his website. This Week's Sponsors This February, Dave Stevens's The Rocketeer soars again in a brand-new story written by John Layman, the genius behind the foodie cannibal detective series Chew, and illustrated by Jacob Edgar, who drew Plastic Man: No More and has a very cool J. Bone/Darwyn Cooke style. The new series is called The Rocketeer: The Island. Our skybound hero, Cliff Secord, leads a dangerous search and rescue mission. Who's he looking for? None other than Amelia Earhart! The first issue crashes into comic book shops on February 25th, courtesy of IDW Publishing. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics CBCC on The Beat: Why Comics Needs Its Own Criterion Closet CBCC on the Comics Matter Podcast AIPT reports on The Stacks CBCC on Escape the Mojoverse Podcast CBCC on The FAQS Project Podcast Support Your Local Comic Shop: Secret Identity Comics in Chester, England Comic Book Club: Batman: The Court of Owls at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 2/1 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: Blade at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 2/15 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

If you've already read our in-depth feature on Joshua Williamson's Iron Man, the conversation doesn't stop there. On this week's AIPT Comics Podcast, we're running the full, uncut version of our interview with Williamson, pulled straight from the complete transcript behind the piece. It's a deeper, looser, and more candid discussion that digs into his rare position straddling both Marvel and DC, why Iron Man was the one Marvel character he couldn't pass up, and how revisiting Tony Stark's origin reframed the entire run for him. The written feature is live now—but this is the long-form version for listeners who want every insight, tangent, and behind-the-scenes detail.NEWSSal Buscema's superpower was clarityMarvel teases the end of the Ultimate Universe, and how it may be "Reborn"Full announcementSupergirl goes global: DC unites 15 countries for a new anthologyInvincible takes over Image Comics: Season 4 sparks a multiverse-wide celebration'Head Lopper' returns: Andrew MacLean gears cult-favorite for a 10-year anniversary relaunch'Lost Fantasy' ignites a new era as 'Fireborn' launches April 2026entImage Comics unveils a twisted new obsession as 'In Your Skin' blends Bollywood, body horror, and fame'Sex Criminals' is coming to Prime Video and it's about to break time (and TV)SCOOP: Oni Press goes all-in at ComicsPRO with Archie, Matt Kindt, and a wave of 2026 exclusivesOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Absolute Batman #16 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Spirit of the Shadows #1 (Nick Cagnetti)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #11 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Malevolent #1 (Justin Jordan, John Bivens)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Infernal Hulk #3 (Phillip K Johnson, Kev Walker)Dave: Iron Man #1 (Josh Williamson, Carmen Carnero)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Magik and Colossus #1 (Ashley Allen, German Peralta), The Nice House by the Sea #7 (James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)Dave: DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Batman #6 (Julian Totino Tedesco Card Stock Cover)Alex: Storm: Earths Mightiest Mutant #1 (Dike Ruan variant)Interview: Joshua Williamson - Iron Man #1 out January 28thYou've spent years shaping the DC Universe—long runs, big swings, major characters. What did it feel like emotionally and creatively to finally step into a mainline Marvel ongoing like Iron Man, and did that change how you approached the book?Carmen Carnero is bringing this story to life, and her work has such a strong sense of motion, emotion, and intensity. What did you see in her art that made her the right partner for this specific take on Iron Man?Your tagline, “Tony Stark is the most dangerous weapon in the Marvel Universe,” is a loaded one. In your mind, what makes Tony more dangerous than gods, monsters, or cosmic tyrants?The premise echoes Iron Man's origin in a powerful way—“Tony built Tony in that cave. What if he had to go in again?” How did you think about revisiting that crucible without just retelling the origin story?Madame Masque is positioned as a central force here, orchestrating the kidnapping of geniuses worldwide. She's also currently making waves elsewhere in Marvel—especially in Venom. What drew you to her for this story, and how do you view her role in the larger Marvel landscape right now?

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.

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!

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

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.

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