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We talk all things Infernal Hulk, from why this era of Hulk is finally colliding with the wider Marvel Universe to how Johnson has reshaped Bruce Banner's world into a Southern Gothic monster epic rooted in Marvel lore. Along the way, we get into the X-Men crossover, the Living City, Dungeons of Doom, his new Marvel exclusive deal, and the bigger plans quietly building beneath the surface of his Hulk run. If you've been following Incredible Hulk or wondering where this whole infernal saga is heading, this is the conversation you'll want to hear. 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 Spider-Man, Hulk, and Punisher collide in Jonathan Hickman's new Marvel event series Bishop scores new solo miniseries starting June 2026 Marvel reveals new ‘Spider-Man/Superman' #1 covers and interior art too Venom Unleashed news! Exclusive: Read the full first issue of 'The Untamed' as Stranger Comics reveals Emerald City Comic Con exclusives Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness) Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man #1 (Ben Stenbeck) Chris: Cult of the Lamb: Last Sacrament Special #1 (Alex Paknadel, Troy Little) Narco #1 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: Cult of the Lamb: Last Sacrament Special #1 (Alex Paknadel, Troy Little) Dave: DC K.O. #5 (Scott Snyder, Javier Fernandez) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: Tigress Island #1 (Patrick Kindlon, EPHK) Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #9 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Absolute Batman #18 (TONS of retailer covers but going with Dexter Soy) Chris: Logan: Black, White & Blood #3 (Chris Campana Variant) Interview: Phillip Kennedy Johnson 1. On Horror as Hulk's Natural State With Infernal Hulk, you've fully repositioned Hulk as a horror icon rather than just a force of destruction. What makes horror such a natural lens for this character, and what aspects of Bruce and Hulk feel newly unlocked for you in that genre? 2. On Marvel Exclusivity & Timing You're now officially Marvel exclusive while also wrapping up Book of El at DC. Creatively, what does this moment represent for you? Does going exclusive feel like narrowing your focus, or opening up the sandbox in a bigger way? 3. On Bruce Without the Monster One of the smartest pivots in this run has been stripping Bruce away from the Hulk and forcing him to watch the consequences. What fascinates you most about Bruce when he's powerless and confronted with what the Hulk becomes without him? 4. On Writing Other Heroes Judging Bruce You've written the wider Marvel Universe reacting to Bruce in a way that feels tense, even cruel at times. Why was it important that the heroes not simply rally around him? 6. On the Living City Concept The Living City feels mythic, grotesque, and operatic all at once. What inspired that setting, and how important is it that Hulk's world now feels almost biblical in scope? 7. On INFERNAL HULK #7 and the X-Men In issue #7, Hulk exerts mysterious control over mutantkind and draws them into the Living City. That's a bold escalation. What makes the X-Men the right foil for this version of Hulk, and how does their connection to identity and mutation complicate what Eldest is doing? 7. You and Ben Percy are both playing in Marvel's darker corners right now, and “Dungeons of Doom” has that same horror-forward energy we're seeing in Infernal Hulk. What's it been like working alongside Ben in shaping that space, and how do you make sure your vision of horror and mythic stakes complements rather than overlaps with what he's building? 8. Fun Silly Question If Eldest decided to build the perfect army out of Marvel characters purely based on vibes, who would absolutely make the cut… and who would Eldest reject immediately for being “bad monster material”? 9. Any other projects you'd like to plug?
Steve Orlando is one of the busiest writers in comics right now, and this week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we're running our full, uncut conversation with him. Earlier this week, we published a written feature focused on his Scarlet Witch run, but this episode expands far beyond that, covering everything from Deadweight with Bobby Lee to Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar, DC x AEW, his chance to judge on Dragula Titans season 2, Tarzan Beyond, X-Men Infinity, and even a teased return to Midnighter! If you wanted the complete Orlando download, this is it. 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 ‘Sonic vs. Godzilla' is finally happening, and it's bigger than you think See new Origin Box characters Hostilicus and Wonder Man from 'Reborn: Ultimate Impact' Marvel's WHAT IF? returns with wild twists for its 50th anniversary Marvel brings 'Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man' art to new variant covers 'JLA/Avengers' is coming back to comic shops this summer 2026 Oni Press unveils bold fall 2026 graphic novel lineup Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Infernal Hulk #4 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein) The Mighty Thor #7 (Al Ewing, Pasqel Ferry) Alex: Power Fantasy #16 (Gillen, Wijnegaard) Absolute Wonder Woman #17 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Sorcerer Supreme #3 (Bernard Chang, Ruth Redmond) Dave: Hulk Smash Everything #3 (Ryan North, Vincenzo Carratu) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Moonstar #1 (Ashley Allen, Edoardo Audino) & Narco #1 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard) Dave: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6 (Horvath Cover) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Taurin Clarke Cover) Or Maybe Alex: X-Men #26 (Gurihiru Marvel Monster Variant) Interview: Steve Orlando Deadweight (GUNGNIR Publishing) (with Bobby Lee & Matthew Medney) Deadweight sounds completely unhinged in the best way, blending martial arts chaos, horror, and absurdist comedy. When you're co-writing something that springs so directly from Bobby Lee's comedic voice, how do you balance honoring that raw unpredictability while still building a story with emotional stakes and structure? Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar (out Feb 18) In Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar, Aric joins the PunX after millennia of isolation, and suddenly honor is tied to community rather than conquest. How has it been carving out your own corner of the Valiant universe? Good Bones Good Bones gathers your horror work into a single anthology, and many of the stories explore queer identity through transformation, secrecy, and bodily autonomy. When you write horror rooted in identity, are you consciously using the genre as metaphor, or does that symbolism emerge naturally through character? Dragula (with Todd McFarlane) You co-judged Dragula alongside Todd McFarlane, which feels like a collision of comics horror and performance art. Did that experience teach you anything about spectacle and theatricality, or inspire you when you're comics work? DC AEW DC and AEW both thrive on spectacle, but they also rely heavily on character-driven drama and long-term storytelling. When writing DC x AEW #1, how did you balance the over-the-top, live-event energy with making sure the character pairings felt emotionally and thematically right, rather than just fun visual mashups? Scarlet Witch Can you talk about or tease the status of Wanda and Vision's relationship as of now? Agatha Harkness is your main antagonist in Sorcerer Supreme, what makes her fun to write? Agatha is the Vishanti's chosen sorcerer supreme, I was curious if you're drawing from any personal life experience having someone be picked over you when writing this story arc? Your run on Scarlet Witch has been released via miniseries, are there advantages (and disadvantages) to this format? Wanda Maximoff has worn a lot of labels over the years—Avenger, sorceress, reality shaper, occasional cosmic wildcard. How do you personally view her place in that ecosystem? Additional General Questions Your bibliography moves fluidly between superhero epics, indie horror, licensed work, and now chaotic comedy with Deadweight. How do you recalibrate your voice between projects without losing what makes a story feel unmistakably yours?
SIMON's 'brother from another mother' and morning show host on our sister station WMT in Cedar Rapids, DOUG WAGNER about what's happening at popular vacation hotspots in Mexico. Doug is currently on vacation in one of those locations now and gives Simon a first-hand report of what he's seeing and being told by his hotel.
Snoozing Zzzz's, whispering AOC, paradise on fire & dangerous cartels, OMG! All this and more in Hour 1 today. SIMON's 'brother from another mother' DOUG WAGNER is on vacation in Mexico and gives a live update to what's happening there. Later, Simon plays you the audio of AOC's latest video correcting a 'flub' she made last week...while making an even funnier flub in the correction video! You just cant make this stuff up.
The violent situation in Mexico. Shoplifting is not worth dying over. Battalion Chief Chad Chorak on the current brush fire danger. Jeff Monosso on how some auto insurance companies are using AI to help with claims. Steadman's Lil Sports Corner. Doug Wagner live from Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The violent situation in Mexico. Shoplifting is not worth dying over. Battalion Chief Chad Chorak on the current brush fire danger. Jeff Monosso on how some auto insurance companies are using AI to help with claims. Steadman's Lil Sports Corner. Doug Wagner live from Mexico.
Doug Wagner (writer of PLASTIC, PLUSH, VINYL) joins the show to discuss writing dark comedy horror comics like I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer, and the latest addition to his Image Comics Materials-Universe: Narco, the story of a narcoleptic man attempting to solve the grisly murder of his neighbor. Doug also elaborates on his time working at Malibu Comics, his favorite Alfred Hitchcock movies, starting 12-Gauge Comics and writing the black & white anthology series: The Ride, and shares stories about working with Brian Stelfreeze and Cully Hamner Watch the unedited video version of this episode: HERELINKS: Buy Short Box merch like hats & shirts: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Check out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus, the raddest TMNT event of the decade! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Proudly sponsored by IDW Comics!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!
Doug Wagner returns to 22 Panels to discuss his upcoming book Narco and more!
DAP and Jason spoil you with O-Ramas! But first, we have to give some love to the late and always great Sal Buscema. Then it's an Image-O-Rama shining a light on Wrestle Heist by Kyle Starks and Vlad Popov; Skinbreaker by Robert Kirkman, David Finch, and Annalisa Leoni; and Narco by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, and Dave Stewart. Next, a DC-O-Rama featuring Batman by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jiménez, and Tomeu Morey; JSA by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Rafael de Latorre, Gavin Guidry, and Luis Guerrero; and Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin. Toss in some Ultimates and more gushing over Mujina Into the Deep and you've got yourself an episode!
It's T-2 until debate night! While Simon prepares to moderate tonight's gubernatorial debate, his 'brother from another mother', Doug Wagner takes over for Hour 2 and keeps the phone lines open to callers.
Happy birthday to me, it’s this month’s Previews! Murd and Ian are back at it again, streamlining the process to touch on publishers already part of Lunar’s main catalog as they come up in it, just to make life easier. That means Image is later on in the episode than usual, but otherwise everything else is pretty similar. Highlights include DC and Marvel’s Superman/Spider-Man crossover, a facsimile of Marvel Team-Up issue 14 featuring Invincible and Spider-Man, Dan Abnett returning to Marvel cosmic with Imperial Guardians (Darkhawk is in it so Raph is buying it), a Disney Villains: Gaston and Thundercats x Silverhawks at Dynamite, Bible 2: King of the Jews, Baby!, Doug Wagner’s Narco, SuperCreepshow, and more! You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. Video versions of most episodes are at http://youtube.com/@comictimingpodcast, along with Raph’s new shorts series, Raph’s Comic Catch-Up, so go ahead and subscribe if you haven’t already done so. You can also follow Comic Timing on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/comictiming.bsky.social, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming/, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/comictimingpodcast. And please, if you can, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts; it helps attract new listeners! Finally, you can join in on the conversation at our Comic Timing Fans group on Facebook, which is a great place to hang out and talk comics. Follow Ian on Bluesky, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi. Brent posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK's Bullets and can be found on Bluesky. Thanks for listening, we’ll catch you next time, and as always, there’s always time for comics!
Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O. 3 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javier Fernandez, Xermanico, Alejandro Sanchez Wonder Woman: Black and Gold 2026 Special by Tom King, Mitch Gerads Alyssa Wong, Karen Darboe Steve Orlando, Rossi Gifford Jordie Bellaire, Paulina Ganucheau, Kendall Good Marvel Dungeons of Doom 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Benjamin Percy, Justin Mason, Robert Gill, Carlos Magno, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story, Guru eFX Knull 1 by Al Ewing, Tom Waltz, Juanan Ramirez, Erick Arciniega Logan: Black, White, and Blood 1 by Tom Waltz, Alex Lins Saladin Admed, Adam Kubert, Arthur Hesli Larry Hama, Dave Wachter Luna Snow: World Tour 1 by Greg Pak, Takeshi Miyazawa, Arif Anindito, Yen Nitro Sai: Dimensional Rivals 1 by Peach Momoko, Iban Coello, Stan Sakai, Emi Fuji Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Strange Tales 5 by Preeti Chhibber Ahoy Babs: The Black Road South 1 by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, Andy Troy Boom Alice Forever After 1 by Dan Panosian, Giorgio Spalletta, Francesco Segala Dark Horse Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome 1 by Doug Wagner, Tommaso Bennato, Rico Renzi Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts 1 by Casey Gilly, Antonio Di Caprio, Eren Angiolini Mad Cave Where Does the Rainbow End 1 by Francesca Perillo, Stefano Cardoselli, Lorenzo Scaramella Valiant Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar 5 (God Hunt 1) by Steve Orlando, Diego Giribaldi, Tomas Aira, Lautaro Ftulli, Ludwig Olimba OGN Countdown Bizarre Bizarre Vol 2: Down Dark Path by Daniel Nayeri, LesLey Vamos Wallflower by Iasmin Omar Ata When Monsters Wake Book 1: Children of the Night by Victoria Setian, Savanna Ganucheau Red and the Wolves by Cherry Zong Gumshoe by Brenna Thummler Pig Wife by Abbey Luck Additional Reviews: Starfleet Academy episodes 1 and 2 Dying is Easy King Sorrow Rook: Exodus News: Omninews, Spider-Man/Superman crossover creative teams, My Adventures with Superman s3 coming this year, Kratos cast in God of War show, Lemire writing Firestorm, Campbell returning to Zatanna, Cate Blanchett reprising HTTYD role, Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre returns as an anthology, Kevin Smith Bizarro comic, Exquisite Corpses movie in development, Trailers: Avengers Doomsday teaser #4, How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Comics Countdown (14 Jan 2026) DIE: Loaded 3 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring 5 by Patrick Horvath DC K.O. 3 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Xermanico, Javier Fernandez, Alejandro Sanchez Geiger 20 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Action Comics 1094 by Mark Waid, Patricio Delpeche Supergirl 9 by Sophie Campbell, Joe Quinones Our Soot Stained Heart 2 by Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian, Ropemann Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 14 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Minor Arcana 13 by Jeff Lemire, Patricio Delpeche Space Ghost 7 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse
Simon's 'brother from another mother', Doug Wagner fills in and hits all the highs and lows in the news today.
Doug talks to author and motivational speaker, Richard V Battle, about his recent book, 'AmeriCAN Century' highlighting 40 people who helped the country with their "can do" attitudes and actions.
Doug talks to author and motivational speaker, Richard V Battle, about his recent book, 'AmeriCAN Century' highlighting 40 people who helped the country with their "can do" attitudes and actions. One of those incredible AmeriCANs is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr who we honor and remember today on MLK Day! Yesterday protesters disrupted a church service in Minneapolis with Don Lemon in tow to target and shout down a pastor who is also a regional director with ICE. Doug discusses what happened with NewsBusters Curtis Houck and how this was a violation of the FAITH Act.
Doug discusses EVERYTHING during Hour 2 - politics, elections, pharmaceuticals, Halloween, basketball, football and weather!
Simon's 'brother from another mother', Doug Wagner (WMT mornings) fills in and kicks off November by talking to Travis Mansfied, He's the new owner of Southridge Mall and shares with Doug the new stores that are confirmed coming soon but the REALLY exciting news is what's planned for the southside of Southridge Mall! Listen to the podcast them tell us what you think - does it make you want to head to the Southside?
Doug Wagner (filling in for Simon Conway) chats with Chloe Zittergruen, FFA State Officer and new 2025/26 National #SpeakAgPioneer. Later, Doug and Mrs C talk Halloween, candy, costumes and traditions.
Simon's brother from another mother, Doug Wagner, fills in for him on the show today. Doug kicks off the hour with guest Richard Battle, a motivational speaker and author of "AmeriCANs Who Made America" discussing the current situation with our government. Is the shutdown suddenly uncovering a 'dirty little secret' about Obamacare? And later, Doug spars with a caller from California that has a VERY unique and strong opinion.
Dr Lindsay Rerko & Doug Wagner (filling in for Simon Conway) discuss Downs Syndrome, abortion and the changing views of society towards a DS diagnosis.
Filling in for Simon is his 'brother from another mother', Doug Wagner. Doug talks to Family Medicine physician, Dr Lindsay Rerko, who also has a child with Downs Syndrome, about DS Month. October is also Respect Life Month and Doug asks "has there been an evolution in society on how DS is viewed?" Later, Doug talks to current NW IA Congressman & hopeful future IA Governor, Randy Feenstra who wants to "show the country what Iowa can do" and has plans to take "Iowa to new heights".
Doug Wagner fills in for Simon and talks to current NW IA Congressman & hopeful future IA Governor, Randy Feenstra who wants to "show the country what Iowa can do" and has plans to take "Iowa to new heights".
Doug Wagner (filling in for Simon Conway) chats with Chloe Zittergruen, FFA State Officer and new National #SpeakAgPioneer for 2025/26.
Tad & Dr. Edgar Ramos are joined by writer Doug Wagner to discuss I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer and more...
Jeff Angelo and Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Wednesday's first hour.
Jeff Angelo and Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Wednesday's second hour.
Jeff Angelo and Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Wednesday's third hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Tuesday's third hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Tuesday's first hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Tuesday's second hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Monday's third hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Monday's second hour.
Doug Wagner's interview with Senator Joni Ernst during Monday's second hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Monday's first hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Friday's third hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Thursday's third hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Friday's first hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Friday's second hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Thursday's second hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Thursday's first hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Wednesday's third hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Wednesday's second hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Wednesday's first hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Monday's third hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Monday's first hour.
Doug Wagner in for Simon Conway during Monday's second hour.
Image-O-Rama: Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Annalisa Leoni, Exquisite Corpses #1 by James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, and Jordie Bellaire, You'll Do Bad Things #2 by Tyler Boss and Adriano Turtulici, and I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer #2 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, and Michelle Madsen, plus the Superman trailer, Avengers Assemble, Supergirl #1 by Sophie Campbell and Tamra Bonvillan, Apollo's Song by Osamu Tezuka from Vertical, Black Canary: Best of the Best, Demon Summoner Gash Gash by Connor McCann from Strangers Publishing, Arkadi and the Lost Titan by Caza from Humanoids, One World Under Doom, plus a whole mess more!
Tony Fleecs finally comes home to talk up Feral, Uncanny Valley and Dave Wachter, The Thing, Dark Horse-O-Rama: Murky World by Richard Corben, EC Library: Weird Science Volume 1 and Al Feldstein, and The Dark Horse Book of Horror, Image-O-Rama: You'll Do Bad Things #1 by Tyler Boss and Adriano Turtulici, I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer #1 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, and Michelle Madsen, and We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 by Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini, Roman Titov, and Jason Wordie, Absolute Green Lantern #1 by Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay, Out of Alcatraz #1 by Christopher Cantwell and Tyler Crook from Oni Press, G.I. Joe, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, plus a whole mess more!