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Welcome to AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 382! This week, we're joined by Absolute Catwoman writer Che Grayson to dive deep into one of DC's most exciting new series. We discuss reimagining Selina Kyle for the Absolute Universe, blending espionage and cyberpunk influences, exploring Catwoman's Afro-Cuban heritage, and what makes this version of Gotham's greatest thief unlike any that came before. 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 Dark Horse Comics agrees to voluntarily recognize Dark Horse Workers United Oni Press unveils first look at new Archie era, announces 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Archie in Hell' DC GO! expands in 2026 with new originals, returning favorites, and the first crossover event Marvel reveals final chapters of 'Queen in Black' event as Venomworld emerges Marvel reveals post-'Avengers: Armageddon' era with mysterious 'Earth's Mightiest Survivors' teaser Marvel bri1ngs its second-ever True Believers Display Box to 'DNX' #1 Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto launch new 'Avengers' #1 this November NiFe WARS launches NFC-authenticated collectibles platform with blind bags 'TMNT' #300 tops 200,000 orders as IDW prepares biggest Turtle story in years Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Billy Bat (Naoki Urasawa, Takashi Nagasaki) Spawn #376 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stephen Segovia) Alex:​​ IM CHEATING: The End Times #7 (Benjamin Percy, Stephen King) Only The Savage Are Left #1 (Zach Kaplan, Stefano Rafaelle) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: What If Uncanny X-Men (Gerry Duggan, Jan Bazaldua) Dave: Uncanny X-Men #29 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: The Nice House by the Sea #10 (Tynion, Álvaro Martínez Bueno) Dave: Tarzan Beyond #1 (Steve Orlando, Renato Guedes) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Daredevil #3 (Alexander Lozano Cover) Alex: X-Men #31 Alex Ross Marvel Dimensions variant Interview: Che Grayson - Absolute Catwoman - Out June 10th Absolute Catwoman hits the ground running with a fast pace and a globe-trotting setup. What was your approach to making this version of Selina feel immediately distinct from page one? This Selina feels very self-made, with high-tech gear and a life she's built outside Gotham. What interested you about exploring her at that stage in her life? The Absolute Universe already introduced Selina in Absolute Batman. How did you approach taking an established version of the character and expanding her into her own series? Speaking of collaboration, how do you and Scott split the writing duties? Are you breaking story together, or does one of you take the lead in certain areas? Bengal's art really sells the motion and the tech, especially in action scenes. How closely are you working with him in terms of visual storytelling, and were there any sequences you were especially excited to see him bring to life? The Calicos are a really intriguing addition, with that more classic Catwoman-inspired look. What can you tease about their role in Selina's past and how they shape who she is now? This version of Selina has some bold new elements, including her enhanced gear and abilities. Without spoiling too much, how far are you planning to push what Catwoman can be in the Absolute Universe?

Welcome to the New X-Men era of X Is For Comics – hope you survive the experience! First up – Nico and TK talk about the groundbreaking lead-in to Grant Morrison's New X-Men – Joe Casey & Ian Churchill's Uncanny X-Men 394, the first issue to kick off the era. The book rolls into the shocking and odd Poptopia featuring Nightcrawler, Angel, Chamber, and more as they journey through fame, the London Underground and more before meeting Stacy X, the Church of Humanity, and more! Then join the team as they examine the first of the Icons miniseries – this one starring Iceman before looking at the first arc of Gail Simone's incredible Deadpool run! Read along with Uncanny X-Men 394 - 400, Icons: Iceman 1 - 4, & Deadpool 65 - 69 – it's all this and more on an all new MCU on X Is For Comics!

Weekly Reviews: DC DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion 1 by Ian Flynn, Adam Bryce Thomas, Matt Herms Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner by Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli, Laura Braga, Vasco Georgiev, John Kalisz Marvel Astonishing Miles Morales: Spider-Man – The Art of the Thwip 1 by Cody Ziglar, Alessandro Miracolo, Ig Guara, Dono Sanchez-Almara Civil War: Unmasked 1 by Christos Gage, Edgar Salazar, Morry Hollowell Jubilee: Deadly Reunion 1 by Gene Luen Yang, Michael Yg, Yen Nitro Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian Andor 1 by Benjamin Percy, Luke Ross, Mike Atiyeh Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Strange Scales 3 by Joao Lemos Alien: The Friendliest Facehugger 3 by Jason Loo, Goodman Yamada, Jim Campbell Boom Fall of the House of Slaughter 1 by Tate Brombal, Adriano Turtulici, Valentina Napolitano Dark Horse Avatar: The Last Airbender – Kyoshi Warriors 1 by Brandon Hoang, BellBessa, Adele Matera Dynamite Ben 10 1 by Joe Casey, Steven Seagle, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, Robert Carey, Ren Spiller Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword 1 by Rory McConville, Pablo De Bonis, Salvatore Aiala Neto IDW Sleepy Hollow: The Witches of the Western Wood 1 by Delilah Dawson, Jose Jaro, Xenon Honchar Image Energon Universe 2026 by Dan Watters, Simon Parr Robert Kirkman, Jason Howard, Sarah Stern Robert Kirkman, Conor Hughes, Patricio Delpeche Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Lee Loughridge If Destruction Be Our Lot 1 by Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Elijah Rosenberg, Andy MacDonald, Francesco Segala, Gloria Martinelli Lady Mechanika: The Mechanical Menagerie 1 by Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Joe Benitez, Martin Montiel, Sabine Rich She-Spawn 1 by Gail Simone, Ig Guara, Robert Nugent Mad Cave Dog Tag 1 by Mark Russell, P.J. Holden, J.P. Jordan Titan Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus – To Lose Is To Win 1 by Nancy Collins, Mariano Taibo Vault Excommunicated 1 by Jeremy Robinson, Tiago Palma, Manuel Rodriguez OGN Countdown Green Eggs and Ham Go Next Door by James Kochalka Juniper Lodge by Dustin Weaver Lindsey Cheng Dates a White Boy!!! by Asia Miller New Girl Vol 2: First Crush by Cassandra Calin Giants Vol 3: Bora, Leap, and Kyma by Lylian, Paul Drouin, Louisa Rousseau Brainstormerz: Money Talks by Kwame Alexander, Cassidy Dyce Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom by Dave Roman Webster the Spider Monkey: Spectacular Amazement by Art Baltazar Max, a Little Axolotl: Breaking Out by Joey Spiotto Superpunk by Mirtes Santana, Guilherme Petreca Opting Out by Maia Kobabe, Swati "Lucky" Srikumar Supergirl's Family Vacation by Brandon Snider, Sarah Leuver Ghoul by Kasey Iris Galaxy: As the World Falls Down by Jadzia Axelrod, Rye Hickman As I Dream Of You by Jennifer Lee, LeUyen Pham TV Daredevil: Born Again s2 ep8 Star Wars: Maul, Shadow Lord ep 9/10 Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Movies Mortal Kombat II Additional Reviews: Local Man The Reckoning Dexter Resurrection Northern Tails s2 News: Boys finale to air in cinemas, King of the Hill release date, Hammerfist from Remender and Epting, Kim Possible reboot moves closer to reality, Matthew Lillard cast in Superman sequel, MJ 60th Anniversary Special, Marvel horror line Midnight announced, Zod crossover upcoming in the Super books, Sex Criminals casting, Darren Criss cast as Superboy in My Adventures With Superman, Midnight full details, Bear special Trailers: Odyssey, Elle, Dragon Striker Comics Countdown (06 May 2026): Absolute Superman 19 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola Absolute Green Lantern 14 by Al Ewing, Sid Kotian, Prasad Rao If Destruction Be Our Lot 1 by by Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Elijah Rosenberg, Andy MacDonald, Francesco Segala, Gloria Martinelli Batman 9 by Matt Fraction, Ryan Sook Dog Tag 1 by Mark Russell, P.J. Holden, J.P. Jordan Flash Gordon 6 by Jeremy Adams, Will Conrad, Cliff Richards, Lee Loughridge Daredevil 2 by Stephanie Phillips, Lee Garbett, Frank Martin Fall of the House of Slaughter 1 by Tate Brombal, Adriano Turtulici, Valentina Napolitano Royals 2 by Derek Kirk Kim, Jacob Perez Fantastic Four 10 by Ryan North, Edgar Delgado, Humberto Ramos  

Welcome to the New X-Men era of X Is For Comics – hope you survive the experience! First up – Nico and TK talk about the unstoppable career of X-Men great Gail Simone, current writer of Uncanny X-Men, which leads the duo to discuss the current X-Men title, including the Comic Book Giveaway Day X-Men: Armageddon/DNX one-shot! From there, the team discusses the current news on Armageddon, DNX, the just announced Tomb of Apocalypse, and more. Then the team looks at the biggest announcement from Marvel in months – The MIDNIGHT UNIVERSE! Nico & TK round it out with a look at Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls – it's all this and more on an all new MCU on X Is For Comics!

Well, this is a surprise. Todd McFarlane returns to the podcast to discuss why he's suddenly switching up the creative rosters on several Spawn universe titles. Starting with issue 376, friend of the show Matthew Rosenberg will script alongside artist Stephen Segovia. Roseberg will also serve as writer on the sibling series, King Spawn, with Thomas Nachlik on art. In Gunslinger Spawn #54, writer Erica Schultz joins returning artist Carlo Barberi. And starting today, She-Spawn #1 launches with Gail Simone as writer and Ig Guara as artist. He's said it before, and he states it emphatically on this week's show: Todd McFarlane sees Spawn as his creative child, and as all parents want for their kids, Todd hopes to see him live long after he's gone. To secure that reality, he needs to let go of the reins. So, today, he's reflecting on his favorite comics and how regime changes propelled those books into legend. Before all that, however, we banter back and forth about this past weekend's Free Comic Book Day, and the awe-inspiring Charity Sketch Cover Auction Four Color Fantasies pulled off on Saturday, raising nearly $12,000 for the Literacy Volunteers of the Winchester Area. We discuss how we took that radical energy and moved it into our Comic Book Club on Sunday, and then work both events into the theme of community and how it bolsters the comic book industry, which leads directly into what Todd McFarlane is doing with his baby, Spawn. This week, it's all about the power of comics. Todd McFarlane details why he's always happy to have others play in his playground, how he still has an ending for Spawn even though he never wants to use it, and why there are nuances to that tired artist vs. writer debate. Spawn #376 arrives in shops from Image Comics on June 3rd, with Final Order Cutoff happening this upcoming Monday, the 11th.  If you want to continue our discussion with Todd McFarlane, you can find him on BlueSky and Instagram, as well as his Website. This Week's Sponsors 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 Help Send Chris Hacker to SDCC GoFundMe Previously on CBCC: Todd McFarlane and the Secret to His Success Previously on CBCC: Todd McFarlane and the 10 Best Spawn Comics Comic Book Club: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 5/3 at 3:30 PM 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.

UNCANNY X-MEN 27 continues Gail Simone's "Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?" arc and we have theories about the weird happenings. THE BOYS gave us the Weapons treatment with S5e5 "One-Shots." DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN S2e7 takes us to court. Plus, we have some MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE first looks, some X-MEN '97 S2 hype, and (ew!) we read ZATANNA 1.

Owner Floyd and manager Griffin join us to talk about their upcoming expansion into a second-floor space, how they've turned their shop into a true community hub, and what it actually takes to run a successful comic store in 2026. 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 Comics legend Gerry Conway passed away at 73 New series 'Regicide' blends dracula and 'Berserk' for August 2026 release Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are back for the wildest noir yet with 'Unfinished Tales' DC launches Building Bad Sweepstakes letting fans create a new Batman villain Marvel assembles Daredevil, Echo, and more for Disability Pride Month story Marvel pushes blind bags to the limit with 'DNX' #1 and ultra-rare surprise covers Marvel has revealed 'Avengers: Armageddon' #3 and 'Cap' #14, teasing a major team shakeup ahead New symbiote Symbie scores new one-shot 'It's Symbie' #1 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Red Roots #1 (Lorenzo De Felici) Uncanny X-Men #27 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio) Chris:​​ Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm) Wrestle Heist #5 (Kyle Starks) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm) Dave: Swamp Thing 1989 #1 (Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: She-Spawn #1 (Gail Simone, Ig Guarra) Dave: If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Andy MacDonald) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Daredevil #2 (Bill Sienkiewicz Virgin Cover) Chris: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1 (David Aja Variant) Interview: Final Boss Comic Shop, Floyd - Manager / Griffin - New Jersey 1. Expansion & Growth You've been a staple since 2007, and now you're expanding. What made this the right moment to grow, and what does expansion look like for Final Boss? 2. The “Final Boss Family” Identity You refer to your community as the “Final Boss Family.” What does that mean in practice, and how have you intentionally built that culture over the years? 3. Competing with Bigger Markets You're not in NYC, but your signings can rival shops in major hubs. What's your approach to events that helps you punch above your weight? 4. The State of the Industry From your perspective behind the counter, what's working in comics right now, and what challenges are you seeing for shops like yours? 5. Book Club & Community Engagement Your monthly book club is a big part of your identity. How does something like that translate into both community building and business sustainability? 6. Curating the Shelves With so many publishers and titles, how do you decide what to stock, and what kinds of books tend to resonate most with your customers? 7. Lessons from Nearly Two Decades Since opening in 2007, what's the biggest lesson you've learned about running a successful comic shop? 8. Looking Ahead With expansion on the horizon, what's your vision for Final Boss over the next 3–5 years, and what do you hope never changes?

Weekly Reviews: DC DC/Marvel: Supergirl/Blade 1 by C.R.C. Payne, Mikel Janin, Hugo Petrus, Marcelo Maiolo Fury of Firestorm 1 by Jeff Lemire, Rafael de Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo Marvel Marvel/DC: It's Jeff/Aquaman by Kelly Thompson, Andres Genolet, Jim Campbell Uncanny X-Men Annual by Gail Simone, Mikki Kendall, Mattia Iacono Web of Venom 1 by Jordan Morris, Luke Ross, Ramon Rosanas, David Curiel Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Marvel Mutts 23 by MacKenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam, Fernando Sifuentes Boom Neighborhood Watch 1 by Sarah Gailey, Haining, Rebecca Nalty Dynamite ThunderCats x SilverHawks 1 by Declan Shalvey, Igor Monti IDW Godzilla Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla by Adam Tierney, Sean Peacock, Tom Scioli Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: Crimson Guard 1 by Gabriel Hardman, Matt Hollingsworth Mad Cave Flash Gordon 0 by Dan Abnett, Manuel Garcia, Ceci de la Cruz Pretty Hate Machine 1 by Ryan O'Nan, Tim Seeley, Paolo Armitano, Roman Stevens Oni Estuary: A Ghost Story 1 by David Andry, Tim Daniel, Maan House Titan Dead by Daylight: The Hillbillly 1 by Derek Fridolfs, Dean Kotz, Allison Hu OGN Countdown Best Friend, Worst Bully by Mei Yu Cloud Puppy Vol 3: The Pup Days of Summer by Kelly Leigh Miller Captain Undermants: The First Epic Manga by Dav Pilkey, Motojiro, Wes Dzioba, Aaron Polk Mixed Feelings Vol 1 by Sara Amini, Shadia Amin, George Williams Ghost-Spider: Broken Chords by Roseanne A. Brown, Nabi Ali, Diobelle Cerna, Maca Gil Magda, the Intgergalactic Chef Vol 3: Beyond the Tournament by Nicolas Wouters, Mathile Van Gheluwe, Ana Marie Boulanger Amelia Shadows Vol 1: Amelia Shadows and the New Head Ghost by Matthew Dow Smith Fruitcake by Rex Ogle, Dave Valeza Punk'n Heads by Dave Baker, Nicole Goux Sunflowers and Lavender by Maust Valais Maxwell Dark Vol 2: Bad Blood by Brady Smith, Fred Stressing Feo the Chupacabra by Sequoia Blankenship, Rob Thompson Last Day Pool Party by Emma Steinkellner TV Daredevil: Born Again s2 ep4 Maul: Shadow Lord ep1/2 Additional Reviews: Helen of Wyndhorn Stranger Things s5 News: writers announced for the first MCU/X-Men movie, Metal Gear Solid movie in development (again), another event from Marvel DNX, Amazing Digital Circus finale going to theaters, Southern Bastards casting, Disney layoffs, and controversy Trailers: Invite, Half Man, Punisher: One Last Kill, Burroughs Comics Countdown (08 Apr 2026): Nice House by the Sea 10 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno DIE Loaded 6 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Absolute Green Lantern 13 by Al Ewing, Eleonara Carlini, Ivan Plascencia Supergirl 12 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain Fury of Firestorm 1 by Jeff Lemire, Rafael de Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo Something is Killing the Children 46 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, Miquel Muerto Bleeding Hearts 3 by Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian, Matt Hollingsworth Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 17 by Gene Luen Yang, Fero Peniche, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse, Luis Antonio Delgado Godzilla Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla by Adam Tierney, Sean Peacock, Tom Scioli Green Lantern Corps 15 by Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Arif Prianto  

Recibimos a Maxi, de La Biblioteca de Ultron para charlar de lo que nos gusta: comics. En esta ocasión, vamos a hacer la RE: seña del primer tomo de la etapa de Gail Simone en Birds of Prey, el comic que la catapultó al mainstream del género de superhéroes. No solo la convirtió en una guionista estrella, sino que llevó al equipo fundado por Oracle y Black Canary a ser uno de los grupos más conocidos de DC. Con lápices de Ed Benes, tintas de Alex Lei, color de Hi-Fi, y rotulado de John Workman (entre otros). Con música de L7, y Kiss. Próximo programa: Star Wars - Maul: Shadow Lord. ------------------------------------- #perdidoseneleter #BirdsOfPrey #comics #superheroes #DCComics #Batman

Reviews of the Week: DC Bizarro: Year None 1 by Eric Carrasco, Kevin Smith, Nick Pitarra, Michael Garland Mad About DC 1 by Chip and Friends Marvel Alien: King Killer 1 by Saladin Ahmed, Carlos Nieto, Mike Atiyeh Captain Marvel: Dark Past 1 by Paul Jenkins, Lucas Werneck, Rod Fernandes Daredevil 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Lee Garbett, Frank Martin Deadpool: April Pool's Day 1 by Gail Simone, C.F. Villa, Robert Gill, Ig Guara, Rachelle Rosenberg Eternals 50th Anniversary Special 1 by Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Phil Noto, Dale Eaglesham, Luis Guerrero Ralph Macchio, Michael Cho, Lee Loughridge Patrick Stump, Domenico Carbone, Java Tartaglia Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings 1 by Wonder Man 1 by Gerry Duggan, Mark Buckingham, Aure Jimenez, Rachelle Rosenberg Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Marvel Mutts 22 by MacKenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam, Fernando Sifuentes Dark Horse Groo: The Prophecy 1 by Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier, Carrie Strachan, Stan Sakai Magic the Gathering: Untold Stories – Jace 1 by Michael Conrad, Caitlin Yarsky, Alex Guimaraes Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: Baroness 1 by Joelle Jones, Declan Shalvey, Mike Spicer Ghost Machine: The Official Guidebook – The Unnamed Kilroy is Here 1 by Joe Pruett, Dalibor Talajic, Stjepan Bartolic Royals 1 by Derek Kirk Kim, Jacob Perez OGN Countdown Pet Placement Society by Primo Gallanosa Undertaker Vol 1: The Gold Eater and Dance of the Vultures by Xavier Dodson, Ralph Meyer, Caroline Delabie How to Survive the End of the World by Katy Doughty Human Nature by Ari Handel, Jeff Welch, Darren Aronofsky, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Paraspychologist by Mark Schey, Taki Soma, Cat Farris Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks Uri Tupka and the Gods: Another Story From Lands Unknown by Mike Mignola, Dave Stewart Mrs. Orwell by Andrea Chalupa, Brahm Revel Lavender Jack by Dan Schkade, Jenn Manley Lee TV Daredevil: Born Again s2 ep2/3 Helluva short Movies Super Mario Galaxy Additional Reviews: Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos Library Edition Vol 1 White Lotus s1 News: Omninews, new Deadpool Kills by Cullen Bunn miniseries announced, Tini Howard on Jeopardy, Supergirl/Blade online story, Animorphs in development as a streaming series Trailers: Masters of the Universe, Supergirl, Cape Fear, Backrooms Comics Countdown (01 Apr 2026): Absolute Superman 18 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola Sacrificers 20 by Rick Remender, Andre Lima Araujo, Dave McCaig Batman 8 by Matt Fraction, Ryan Sook, Tomeu Morey Mad About DC Adventures of Superman: The Book of El 7 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Scott Godlewski, Matt Herms, Alex Guimaraes Daredevil 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Lee Garbett, Frank Martin Royals 1 by Derek Kirk Kim, Jacob Perez Groo: The Prophecy 1 by Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier, Carrie Strachan, Stan Sakai Speed Racer 7 by David Pepose, Davide Tinto, Jao Canola Minor Threats: Last Devil Left Alive 4 by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring  

Episode 374 of the AIPT Comics podcast puts a major spotlight on a surprising and passionate new voice in comics: Franklin Jonas. Best known for his music career, Jonas joins the show to talk about co-writing Fireborn within the Lost Fantasy universe, offering a candid look at how a lifelong love of comics turned into a full-fledged creative pursuit. 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 Comics releases all 'Queen in Black' solicits for titles out July 2026 Queen in Black grows with 'Venom Unchained' miniseries Marvel Comics' ‘Queen in Black' Blind Bag gets bigger with ‘True Believers Display Boxes' Marvel teases a new mystery hero who may outpower Red Hulk in ‘Avengers: Armageddon' Marvel Comics teases a cryptic new threat: DNX Marvel's What If…? returns with multiverse twists for its 50th anniversary Batman vs. FIVE Robins?! 'Absolute Batman' #20 cover reveal changes everything Aquaman and Jeff team up now available on Marvel Unlimited DC and Marvel reveal 'Supergirl/Blade' digital crossover launching April 2026 Top 50 March sales is live Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Everyone Loves a Jewel Thief #1 (Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell) Uncanny X-Men #26 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio) Chris:​​ Punk'n Heads (Dave Baker and Nicole Goux) Bleeding Hearts #3 (Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: Everyone Loves a Jewel Thief #1 (Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell) Dave: Amazing Spider-Man #26 (Joe Kelly, Francesco Manna) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: Tigress Island #2 (Patrick Kindlon, EPHK) Dave: Super Creepshow #2 (info) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Lobo #2 (Lee Bermejo) Chris: Narco #2 (Daniel Hillyard and Dave Stewart) Interview: Franklin Jonas - Out April 15, FOC March 23rd - Artist: h with Curt Pires co-writing You're stepping into Curt Pires' Lost Fantasy world—what excited you most about co-writing in an established universe, and how did you find your voice within it? As someone who works in music, where rhythm, pacing, and emotion are everything, did that background influence how you approached writing Fireborn—especially in terms of momentum, dialogue, or how scenes “flow” on the page? Aaron Hillburg is introduced as a “rich-kid failson,” which is such a loaded archetype—what made him the right entry point for a story that quickly becomes this massive, magical chase? The dragon egg bonding to Aaron is such a striking image—what did you want that relationship to represent, both visually and emotionally, as the series unfolds? Patrick Mulholland's art brings a kinetic, almost explosive energy to the concept—how closely did you collaborate on visual storytelling, especially with something as wild as a floating dragon egg? 11:10 Dark Reign war machine 11:45 Fear Itself This feels like a story about inheritance in more ways than one—family, power, responsibility—what themes were most important for you to explore through Aaron's journey? For readers who haven't touched Lost Fantasy before, how accessible is Fireborn as a jumping-on point, and what kind of experience were you aiming to deliver in issue #1? If Aaron had to survive in New York for 24 hours before the egg bonded to him, what's the most “failson” decision he'd make that would somehow make everything worse?

Llega el primer Historias de Historietas del año, y es otra entrega de la serie sobre editoriales de comics independientes. Esta vez le toca a WaRP Graphics, editorial de Richard y Wendy Pini para su comic Elfquest; Apple Comics, que publicó un tiempo los comics de los Pinis y varios más; AWA, la única activa de este episodio y que busca hacerse un lugar en los grandes medios con talentos de primer nivel; y Quality Comics, una de las editoriales más importantes de la Golden Age, de donde salieron comics como Blackhawk y Plastic Man. Con música de New Musk, y The Temptations. Próximo programa: Birds of Prey por Gail Simone y Ed Benes. ------------------------------------- #perdidoseneleter #comics #historietas #historia #superheroes #fantasia #humor #guerra #crimen #cienciaficcion

This week on Major Issues, the guys dive into the massive 2026 crossover event Superman / Spider-Man #1. Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez lead the charge with a story that finally pits the Man of Steel and the Web-Slayer against a Brainiac and Doc Ock alliance. The crew weighs in on whether the chemistry between Clark and Peter lives up to the hype and if Waid's love for comic history makes this a modern classic or just a heavy dose of nostalgia. The episode also breaks down the dense lineup of backup stories and the high-profile teams behind them. They shout out the Lois and MJ spotlight by Tom King and Jim Lee, the chaotic Jimmy Olsen short by Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber, and Christopher Priest's meta-story with Daniel Sampere. With additional contributions from creators like Sean Murphy, Jeff Lemire, Greg Rucka, and Gail Simone, the hosts debate if this oversized special justifies its price tag or if it's just a flashy celebration of the Big Two playing nice again. Please leave us a review on iTunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters. Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise. All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy! ComicBook Clique on Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree

By the skin of our teeth, it's Previews! And if the month is March still, this totally counts as the May 2026 catalogs, am I right? Damn skippy. Ian, Murd and Raph go through everything for this month, highlights including tons of new stuff from Dark Horse (even though they're out a founder) including a boxing comic from Gail Simone, Dan Slott returns to Spider-Man with The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day, new Absolute titles at DC and Barbara Gordon trying to break out of prison, Kindt's Monolith out of Bad Idea, an animatronic Abe Lincoln gets center spotlight in Image, and so much 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; Raph is on Twitch at RaphDoesStuff, Instagram, and Bluesky.Thanks for listening, we'll catch you next time, and as always, there's always time for comics!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes, Zach and Mike dive into Secret Six (2008) by Gail Simone. a brutal, hilarious, and wildly underrated run that throws together a team of villains and asks one simple question: What could possibly be worth a $10 million bounty… per person? The answer leads to chaos. We follow a crew of mercenaries including Deadshot, Bane, Catman, Scandal Savage, and the unsettling Ragdoll, as they take on a job that immediately spirals out of control. Break a prisoner out of a metahuman prison, transport her safely, and get paid. Easy, right? Not even close. Suddenly, every villain on the planet is hunting them. Batman is warning them to stop. And at the center of it all is a mysterious card that might be the most dangerous object in the DC Universe. Along the way, we talk about: Gail Simone's impact on comics (and the “Women in Refrigerators” era). Why this team of villains somehow feels more human than most heroes. The perfect balance of dark violence and genuinely funny moments. And the absolutely insane reveal of what's actually on that card. It's gritty, it's chaotic, it's surprisingly heartfelt, and it might be one of the best team books you haven't read. #secretsix #dccomics #deadshot #bane #batman #gailsimone #comicbookpodcast #comicbookhistory #dcuniverse #villains #comicbooks #dc Thank you to our sponsors! Click on them below: puzzle.io : https://puzzleio.pxf.io/3J0Y4y MagikFlame: https://magikflame.pxf.io/K0dgQv Hello Cake: https://cake.sjv.io/kOoEjv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week on the show we have cosplay couple Aly Moon and Nick Woody to discuss their anniversary issue, a Gail Simone jam (Uncanny X-Men 18) where the well-intentioned mutant "Friendship Festival" goes sideways...and what that means for the future of their relationship. We play the X-Newlywed Game (how could we not?) and also on this episode: Wolverine throws up on Ferris wheels Horse Girl has a bad night Nightcrawler has a nice day The most on fire hospital Jubilee needs a better publicist What does any of this mean for their future as a soon-to-be married couple? Tune in to find out! Aly Moon (@Alymoonnn) is a Tennessee-based cosplayer, nail artist, lifelong Marvel nerd, and proud X-Men enthusiast. When she's not bringing superheroes to life through cosplay or creating nerdy nail art, she's probably found in her garden (because every good mutant needs a soft, earthy side too). Nicholas Woody, also known as TheComicCosplayer, is an extremely passionate cosplayer who loves bringing characters to life. Nightcrawler, Sentry, Ash Williams, and Mister Miracle are just a few examples of his portrayals. From horror movies like Evil Dead and The Shining, to comics such as Moon Knight, the new Marvel Ultimate Comics, and DC Black Label/Vertigo, and even gaming titles like Marvel Rivals and Dead by Daylight, to fandom-related content creation, Nicholas has fully embraced the geek lifestyle. When he's not traveling, creating, gaming, or thrifting, Nicholas enjoys the convention scene! Once a theater kid, always a theater kid—Nick's love for cosplay evolved from his love for acting and theater. Cosplay allows you to be whoever you want to be rather than hoping to play the role you want, which really drew him to the hobby. Formerly based in Texas, and now residing in central Tennessee, Nicholas looks forward to a bright future with his fiancé Aly as they share their passions together in geekdom. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is coming out next month - You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 on the show, Uncanny X-Men writer Gail Simone and Marvel Comics VP and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort join us to share what's next for the X-Men in Shadows of Tomorrow (1:40). Plus, Assistant Editor Lindsey Cohick walks us through Gail Simone's legendary Marvel Comics body of work (11:23). And finally, we recap Jessica Jones' television adventures ahead of her return in Season 2 of Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again (23:08). All time codes are approximate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a fantastic episode today as Jeremy Whitley returns to the podcast to chat about the current ZOOP campaign for SLAY! / The Girlfriend Survives. This is a double first issue flip book that includes a fantasy-horror-western and a unique superhero story told from a perspective you haven't seen before. With art by Alex Smith and Luc Nakashoji. Jeremy and Jimmy break down the different stories, discuss horror and comedy influences, debate whether things have changed since Gail Simone first coined the girlfriend in the refrigerator trope, and so much more. Plus the comics are great! Check out the links below to follow Jeremy on social media and to back the Zoop campaign. Check out Jeremy's website Back SLAY! / The Girlfriend Survives on ZOOP Follow Jeremy on Bluesky Follow Progressively Horrified on Bluesky Follow Comic Book Yeti

L'émission Front Page est une revue d'actualité qui s'intéresse à tout ce qui touche le monde de la bande dessinée américaine (comics) du côté des Etats-Unis comme de la France, ainsi qu'à ses adaptations tous médias confondus. Le podcast est une série régulière chez First Print et revient au rythme de trois épisodes par mois, hors contenus spéciaux. Ce Front Page est le premier podcast consacré à l'actualité comics du mois de février 2026.REJOIGNEZ NOUS SUR DISCORD !!Le podcast est sponsorisé par Pulps et on vous propose un "Focus Pulps" chaque mois ! Découvrez une sélection de comics VO à prix de lancement !Le Focus Pulp's de février 2026 : In Your Skin / Head Lopper / Swamp Thing 1989Si vous appréciez le travail fourni par l'équipe et que vous souhaitez soutenir le podcast, vous pouvez partager les émissions sur les réseaux sociaux et vous abonner à nos différents comptes, laisser des notes sur les différentes plateformes d'écoute, ou encore nous soutenir via notre page Tipeee. Très bonne écoute à vous, et à bientôt pour le prochain podcast !Le ProgrammeCOMICS - 05:35Blatta à soutenir sur Ulule, et Alberto Ponticelli en tournée !Total THB, Everything Sucks et Clara & The Devil arrivent chez MorgenAmazing Spider-Man Torn, Black Cat et Spider-Man Noir d'Erik Larsen chez Panini ComicsDu Spider-Man poche en veux-tu en voilà pour Brand New DayLe plein d'omnibus avec du Buscema et du Jason AaronMais aussi pas mal de Punisher et du Marvel Zombies Red BandEn Deluxe, du Ultimates et enfin le Iron Man de CantwellEt Elektra Assassin en prestigeEn VO, She-Spawn de Gail Simone et Lady Mechanika de retourRyan North n'en a pas fini avec DoomAlex Ross signe un nouvel album Marvel Dimensions chez Abrams ComicArtsTV - 1:20:30Scott Pilgrim EX dévoile un nouveau trailer de gameplayCINEMA - 1:23:28Josh d'Amaro est le nouveau boss de DisneySoutenez First Print - Podcast Comics de Référence sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Oni Press end Rick and Morty run after 100 issues. Gail Simone's She-Spawn gets a release date. Marvel to introduce Storm's daughter in May.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, 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

Angélique Roché's upcoming graphic novel First Freedom arrives February 10 and tells the powerful story of Dr. Opal Lee and the decades-long fight to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. Ahead of our full written feature next week, we're sharing something special.It's a candid, wide-ranging conversation that explores the creative and emotional core of First Freedom, offering early insight into the themes, challenges, and storytelling choices behind one of the year's most meaningful graphic novels.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/Superman' #1 expands with shock creative reveals and legendary backup storiesNew 10-part 'Doomquest' announced with Dr. Doom reshaping historyMarvel just revealed Doom's ultimate weapon — and it sparks Armageddon in May 2026Spider-Man teams with celebrity chef José Andrés in Marvel's wildest food-fueled crossover yetDC launches massive Absolute Universe reprint wave as demand continues to surgeKelly Thompson reveals Absolute Suicide Squad designs and new villain detailsDynamite releases 'ThunderCats X SilverHawks' checklist and character designsOni Press levels up with major Penguin Random House deal ahead of big 2026 launchesJason Pearson's legendary 'Body Bags' returns in massive Artist's Edition fans won't want to missOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Uncanny X-Men (2024) #23 (Gail Simone, David Marquez)The Nice House by the Sea (2024) #7 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)Chris:​​Knight City #1 (Matt Kindt, David Lapham)Thundarr the Barbarian #1 (Jason Aaron, Kewber Baal)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Knight City #1 (Matt Kindt, David Lapham) EMAILED!Dave: Wolverine #15 (Saladin Ahmed, Mike Henderson)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Jar Jar #1 (For Real)Dave: Barbarian Behind Bars #1 (Elliott Kalan  Andrea Mutti)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Cat #7 (Adam Hughes Virgin Cover)Chris: Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1 (Baldemar Rivas Variant)Interview: Angelique Roche Interview (First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth out February 10This is the first-ever graphic novel dedicated to the history and origin of Juneteenth. When you first realized the scope of that responsibility, what felt most important to get right from the very beginning?You've spent years helping elevate underrepresented voices through Marvel's Voices—both the podcast and the comics—creating space for creators to tell stories that might otherwise be sidelined. How did that experience inform the way you approached First Freedom, especially when it came to deciding whose voices and perspectives needed to be centered?The book spans nearly 160 years of history, yet remains deeply personal. How did you decide when to zoom out to the larger historical context and when to stay tightly focused on Dr. Opal Lee's lived experience?There are moments in First Freedom where the art (Alvin Epps, Bex Glendining, and Millicent Monroe) carries the emotional weight as much as the words. Was there a scene where seeing the visuals for the first time changed or deepened how you felt about the story? P.S. I loved how your team used the mirror in the opening scene.You worked directly with Dr. Opal Lee and her granddaughter, Dione Sims, including extensive in-person interviews. What surprised you most about Dr. Lee once you spent real time with her beyond the public image?This book arrives during Black History Month and as part of a yearlong celebration of Dr. Lee's 100th year—but it also makes clear that the fight for freedom and recognition is ongoing. What do you hope readers, especially younger readers, take away from that tension?You've said this book is about much more than Juneteenth as a holiday—it's about everyday acts of activism and becoming, as you put it, a “committee of one.” How do you hope this story reframes what activism can look like?As a journalist, producer, and author, you've told many real-world stories across different media. What did the graphic novel format allow you to do emotionally or narratively that other formats wouldn't?

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:00 - Robin: Son of Batman #4 (Patrick Gleason) 0:09:54 - Prez #4 (Mark Russell and Dominike Stanton) 0:22:18 - Wonder Woman #44 (Meredith Finch and David Finch) 0:33:25 - Constantine: The Hellblazer #4 (Ming Doyle, James Tynion IV and Vanesa Del Rey, Chris Visions) 0:43:57 - Green Lantern: The Lost Army #4 (Cullen Bunn and Javier Piña) 0:54:03 - Secret Six #6 (Gail Simone and Tom Derenick) 1:03:10 - Harley Quinn #20 (Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and John Timms) 1:13:32 - Black Canary #4 (Brendan Fletcher and Pia Guerra) 1:23:38 - Superman / Wonder Woman #21 (Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke) 1:35:24 - Doctor Fate #4 (Paul Levitz and Sonny Liew) 1:46:41 - Martian Manhunter #4 (Rob Williams and Eddy Barrows) 1:55:55 - Bizarro #4 (Heath Corson and Gustavo Duarte, Darwyn Cooke) 2:05:47 - Doomed #4 (Scott Lobdell and Javi Fernandez) 2:05:35 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

In this episode of Geeking With Karen Bee, Seanorama and Karen dive into AI ethics, creative ownership, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, art, and even tabletop RPG prep. They explore the benefits and concerns surrounding AI, including copyright issues and its impact on artists and creators.The conversation shifts to book recommendations and geek reading habits, spotlighting the popular LitRPG series Dungeon Crawler Carl, along with current DC and Marvel comics featuring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the X-Men. The hosts also discuss standout comic creators like Gail Simone and Warren Ellis.Film and television take center stage as Sean and Karen break down Peacemaker, Hawkeye, Knives Out, Zootopia 2, and the evolving Marvel and DC cinematic universes. They share candid thoughts on upcoming superhero movies, actor performances, and why strong storytelling matters more than box office numbers.The episode wraps with reflections on beloved actors, career comebacks, celebrity authenticity, and what makes fandom feel meaningful in an era of constant reboots and sequels.A thoughtful, funny, and honest conversation about pop culture, technology, and the stories that keep us geeking out.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeksWe are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.app/Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

Friend of the show and Patreon backer Matt McThorn is back this week, and he wanted to return to one of is earlier themes, with three more stories featuring Thomas Blake, the Bat rogue known as Catman. We get a 90s story featuring Catman and Ratcatcher from before Catman turned super cool under the pen of Gail Simone. Then we see Blake meet Huntress and try to come off as suave in a Birds of Prey vs. the Secret Six story. And we wrap up with Catman and Bane in Gotham during Battle for the Cowl, trying really hard to honor the memory of Batman. It goes about as well as you'd expect. The Secret of the Universe (Batman: Shadow of the Bat # 43-44, Catwoman V.2 # 26) Whitewater (Birds of Prey V.1 # 104-108) A Debt of Significant Blood (Secret Six V.3 # 9) Check out our current ranking list at www.comicsxf.com/batchat-rankings/ Thanks to Geri Nonnewitz for our podcast logo Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/batchatwithmattandwill

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:58 - Justice League #43 (Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok) 0:13:24 - Secret Six #5 (Gail Simone and Dale Eaglesham) 0:25:31 - Wonder Woman #43 (Meredith Finch and Ian Churchill) 0:35:09 - Robin: Son of Batman #3 (Patrick Gleason) 0:46:26 - Green Lantern: The Lost Army #3 (Cullen Bunn and Jesús Saíz, Cliff Richards) 0:57:41 - Harley Quinn / Power Girl #3 (Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Stéphane Roux, Elliot Fernandez, Moritat) 1:06:44 - Black Canary #3 (Brendan Fletcher and Annie Wu) 1:13:44 - Superman / Wonder Woman #20 (Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke) 1:24:31 - Doctor Fate #3 (Paul Levitz and Sonny Liew) 1:34:12 - Martian Manhunter #3 (Rob Williams and Eddy Barrows) 1:45:05 - Bizarro #3 (Heath Corson and Gustavo Duarte, Fabio Moon) 1:55:10 - Doomed #3 (Scott Lobdell and Javier Fernandez) 2:05:35 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

NEWSWanda Maximoff ascends as Marvel's new Sorcerer Supreme in December 2025Marvel teases “ARMAGEDDON” — Chip Zdarsky's universe-shattering eventFrank Castle returns in Benjamin Percy and José Luis' new ongoing 'Punisher' seriesMarvel's Ultraman saga reaches its epic finale in 'The Fall of Ultraman' in February 2026‘Spread' creators reunite for new horror-sci-fi series ‘Malevolent'Grant Morrison announces new ‘Sebastian O' Vertigo adventureDynamite and Warner Bros. reveal $100 mystery blind bags packed with rare comic goldICV2 market share info releasedOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren)Barbaric: The Black Knight (Michael Moreci, Gui Balbi)Chris:​​Nights #16 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano)Cult of The Lamb: Schism Special #1 (Alex Paknadel, Troy Little)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris:  Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren) Dave: Robowolf #2 (Jake Smith)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: DC K.O.: Knightfight #1 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora)Dave: Alien vs. Captain America #1 (Frank Tieri,  Stefano Raffaele)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Amazing X-Men #2 (Stephanie Hans Variant)Chris: Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1 (Erica Henderson Main)Interview Questions – Grant Sandground / Skybox Metal Universe Batman - Upper Deck VP of Product Development out 11/51. Batman has an 85-year legacy filled with reinvention. What made now the right time to bring the Dark Knight into the Skybox Metal Universe, and why was he chosen as the first DC hero to headline this line?2. Metal Universe is known for its cutting-edge printing innovations — from etched foil to die-cuts and lenticular cards. Can you walk us through the technology that makes these cards stand out physically in-hand and how that translates to the Gotham aesthetic?3. Each Metal Universe line has its own visual identity, whether cosmic, heroic, or elemental. How did your team translate Batman's world — all shadow, grit, and neon — into the visual language of the brand?4. This set spans decades of Gotham history. What was the process for selecting which eras, storylines, and character designs to include, and how did you balance nostalgia with innovation?5. The set features signatures from legendary creators like Gail Simone and Marv Wolfman. What does it mean to have the actual architects of Gotham's mythology participate in this project, and how do their cards fit into the collector experience?6. How do you feel about people selling these on ebay?7. How do you pick out art?8. Your thoughts on the use of a.i. art?8. Can you tease any product on the way?9. (Fun one!) If you were designing your own “Grant Sandground” insert card for the set, what kind of foil finish or chase rarity would it have — and which Gotham character would you want to share a dual card with?

Weekly Comic Reviews: Marvel Fantastic Four/Gargoyles 1 by Greg Weisman, Enid Balam, Raul Angulo Iron and Frost 1 by Cavan Scott, Ruairi Coleman, Robert Poggi, Yen Nitro Rogue Storm 1 by Murewa Ayodele, Roland Boschi, Neeraj Menon Sinister's Six 1 by David Marquez, Rafael Loureiro, Alex Sinclair Unbreakable X-Men 1 by Gail Simone, Lucas Werneck Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff Halloween Special Boom Marian Heretic 1 by Tini Howard, Jose Jaro, Walter Baiamonte Something is Killing the Children: Monster Hunter Walks into a Bar by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera Dark Horse Dungeons and Dragons: The Fallbacks 1 by Greg Pak, Wilton Santos, Edvan Alves, Raul Angulo DSTLRY Endeavour 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Marc Laming, Lee Loughridge Dynamite Die!Namite: Blood Red 1 by Fred Van Lente, Marco Finnegan IDW 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun 1 by Rodney Barnes, Steve Niles, Chris Shehan, Xenon Honchar Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 by Mikey Levitt, Louie Joyce Image Hector Plasm: Hunt the Bigfoot 1 by Benito Cereno, Derek Hunter, Spencer Holt Mad Cave Terrorbytes 1 by Mark Russell, Felix Ruiz, Fran Gamboa Oni Yuletide 1 by George Northy, Rachele Aragno, Michelle Madsen Titan Craniacs 1 by Sholly Fisch, Joe Simko OGN Countdown: Bat Pat: Monsters Among Us by Trevor Mueller, Bill Walko, Laurie Smith Cat Mask Boy by Linus Liu Sorceline Book 3 by Sylvia Douye, Paola Antista Do-Over Vol 2: Friendship Goals by Rodrigo Vargas, Coni Yovaniniz Puppy Knights: Quest For the Golden Bones by Michael Sweater, Josue Cruz Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Jesse Bernstein, Chris Grabenstein Lilith by Corin Howell Astronautical by Brooklin Stormie Kindred Dragons by Sarah Mensinga Additional Reviews: Good Omens graphic novel adaptation Catskin and the Rose A Call to Cthulhu Edgar Allan: A Tale of Mystery and Intervention A Guest in the House Secret Six by Gail Simone Blue Lights s3 Marvel Zombies Peacemaker s2 News: Lego Frozen Special coming next week Long Box of Horror 2025 Part 3: Brandon x Warrior Comics Countdown (15 Oct 2025): Endeavour 1 Stephanie Phillips, Marc Laming, Lee Loughridge Absolute Flash 8 by Jeff Lemire, Travis Moore, Adriano Lucas Batman/Superman: World's Finest 44 by Mark Waid, Mark Russell, Lucas Meyer, Rain Beredo Superman Unlimited 5 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Wonder Woman 26 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey Incredible Hulk 30 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Matt Wilson Captain America 4 by Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun 1 by Rodney Barnes, Steve Niles, Chris Shehan, Xenon Honchar Adventures of Lumen N. 2 by James Robinson, Phil Hester, Marc Deering, Bill Crabtree Rogue Sun 30 / I Hate Fairyland 45 by Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton, Abel, Natalia Marques / Skottie Young, Jay P. Fosgitt, Jean-Francois Beaulieu  

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!NEWSNYCC leftovers:NYCC 2025 featured new wave of Marvel/Disney projects at WEBTOONSwamp Thing is Killing the ChildrenPSYLOCKE vs. ELEKTRA?! Marvel reveals a lost chapter of X-Men history in ‘Psylocke: Ninja'Doctor Strange returns: Skybound to release rare Paul Smith Artist's Edition for the 1st time everDeniz Camp talks about the official end of the Ultimate UniverseRob Liefeld goes full manga mode with black-and-white “Blood-Red” editions for 'Youngblood'Hellboy's family feud erupts! Mike and Todd Mignola unite for 'The Crown: A Tale of Hell'‘Archie's Valentine's Spectacular' goes full K-Pop, coming January 2026‘TMNT' #13 received more than 100k orders‘Murder Drones' just made Kickstarter history: $1.5 million raised for Oni Press' graphic novelOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Sinister's Six (2025) #1 (David Marquez, Rafael Loureiro)Unbreakable X-Men (2025) #1 (Gail Simone, Lucas Werneck)Alex:​​New Gods #11 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Denys Cowan)Iron & Frost #1 (Cavan Scott, Ruairí Coleman, Roberto Poggi)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #4 (Duggan, Paco Medina, Javier Garron)Dave: One World Under Doom #8 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The Ultimates #17 (Deniz Camp, Phil Noto) & Radioactive Spider-Man (Joe Kelly, Kev Walker)Dave: The Terminator: Metal #1 (Declan Shalvey, Lorenzo Re)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #3 (Leinil Francis Yu)Alex: Absolute Wonder Woman #13 (David Talaski Variant)Interview: Gail Simone  - Unbreakable X-Men, Uncanny X-Men Your Uncanny X-Men story reintroduced you to Marvel's mutants after a long time away, and now Unbreakable X-Men feels like an even deeper dive. What was it like returning to the X-office — and what new creative muscles did you want to flex with this run?The title Unbreakable X-Men is powerful — it implies resilience, unity, maybe even defiance. What does “unbreakable” mean to you in the context of this particular team, and how does that theme shape the story's tone?Both Uncanny and Unbreakable highlight complex, emotionally rich women like Rogue. How do you approach writing these characters in ways that balance their vulnerability with their strength — especially amid the chaos of mutantkind's latest era?You've always had a gift for team dynamics — the humor, friction, and found-family energy that make an ensemble tick. What did you want to explore about the X-Men's internal relationships here, and are there any pairings (friendly or otherwise) you especially loved writing?The X-Men have always represented survival and identity, and your run lands during a moment when the franchise is reexamining what those mean. How do you see Unbreakable X-Men contributing to that larger conversation about legacy and what it means to be a mutant now?You've written some of comics' most beloved team books — from Birds of Prey (with an Omnibus out this week!) to Secret Six. How does your time on Uncanny/Unbreakable X-Men compare to those experiences? And if you could take this team of mutants anywhere next, what kind of story would you tell?Rapid Fire Question Round so that you are "known":Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What is the scariest animal?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Flat or sparkling?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters you've written before, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?What number am I thinking of?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:34 - Justice League #42 (Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok) 0:12:54 - Secret Six #4 (Gail Simone and Ken Lashley, Tom Derenick) 0:24:09 - Robin: Son of Batman #2 (Patrick Gleason) 0:34:52 - Green Lantern: The Lost Army #2 (Cullen Bunn and Jesús Saíz) 0:43:41 - Harley Quinn #18 (Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin, Jed Dougherty) 0:53:24 - Black Canary #2 (Brendan Fletcher and Annie Wu) 1:00:47 - Superman / Wonder Woman #19 (Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke) 1:09:32 - Doctor Fate #2 (Paul Levitz and Sonny Liew) 1:17:42 - Martian Manhunter #2 (Rob Williams and Eddy Barrows) 1:27:30 - Doomed #2 (Scot Lobdell and Javi Fernandez) 1:35:20 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

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!NEWSMarvel Knights returns with Jimmy Palmiotti headlining new 'Daredevil/Punisher' seriesMarvel reveals epic Inhyuk Lee “Street-Verse Variant Covers”Marvel sheds new light on '1776' #1 celebrating AmericaMarvel Unveils Toy Story Homage Covers to Celebrate 30 Years of Pixar's Iconic FilmMarvel could have Gwenpool erase one of Spider-ManDC Black Label launches ‘Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia' for November 2025Hayden Sherman talks ‘Absolute Wonder Woman', Batman, and DC's Absolute Universe at FAN EXPO Boston 2025Skybound and Act 4 launch Kickstarter for J. Scott Campbell's 'Danger Girl Artist's Edition'Die is coming back, with new series Die: Loaded from ImageMaleficent returns in a dark new comic series from Dynamite for October 2025Top Comics July 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Cruel Universe 2 #1 (Various)Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch #5 (Juni Ba)Alex:​​Poison Ivy #35 (G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara)One World Under Doom #6 (Ryan North, R. B. Silva)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Uncanny X-Men #19 (Simone, Marquez)Dave: Ultimate Wolverine #8 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The UnChosen #2 (David Marquez)Dave: Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Eddie Brock: Carnage #7 (Ivan Shavrin Variant Cover)Alex: Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 (Alex Eckman-Lawn & Juan Ferreyra)Interview: Ben Percy - Talking Predator, Punisher, and more!1. In Predator Kills the Marvel Universe, you've teased a meditative tone as much as a brutal one. Can you talk about how you approached giving emotional weight to what could easily be a pure spectacle series?2. We know Frank Castle is at a low point in Punisher: Red Band, but you've also said it's a story about who Frank becomes when he has nothing left. What's the most surprising aspect of Frank you think readers will discover in this series?3. We here at AIPT have covered the use of the Punisher symbol via 3rd party swag outside of Disney, we even saw its use in the recent Daredevil show, what's your take on the Punisher logo and its use?4. With both Red Band and Predator Kills launching this year, you're leaning into stories with serious ultraviolence. As a writer, how do you decide when violence is meaningful versus when it's gratuitous?5. You mentioned in the Predator Kills the Marvel Universe press release that some heroes are more “killable” than others. Without giving anything away, was there a particular Marvel character that was the hardest to write a death for—either logistically or emotionally?6. You've done a lot of work balancing character legacy with reinvention—especially with Hellverine and now Red Hulk. How do you decide what to preserve and what to explode when you're writing these kinds of legacy figures?7. Spider-Man and Predator is a wild matchup. Can you tease what their conflict reveals about Peter Parker that we haven't seen before?8. Both Red Hulk and Hellverine feel like "dark mirror" characters—but wildly different in tone and execution. Do you see thematic overlap between them? How do you avoid them becoming just monstrous versions of other heroes?9. You're clearly building (or helping shape) a kind of hyper-violent sublabel within Marvel between Red Band, Predator crossovers, and these monstrous anti-heroes. Would you want to keep expanding this “Percy-verse”? And if so, who would you tap next?10. (Fun one): If Predator could take on one Marvel team in a cooking competition, who would it be—and what's Predator's signature dish?Short novel as a newspaper - subscribe - start November - post-apocalyptic  “The End Times” Station 11 meets our townbadhandbooks.com

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:33 - Prez #1 (Mark Russell and Ben Caldwell) 0:16:26 - Secret Six #3 (Gail Simone and Dale Eaglesham) 0:29:55 - Justice League of America #1 (Bryan Hitch) 0:43:17 - Robin: Son of Batman #1 (Patrick Gleason) 0:53:21 - Wonder Woman #41 (Meredith Finch and David Finch) 1:01:42 - Harley Quinn / Power Girl #1 (Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Stéphane Roux) 1:09:02 - Black Canary #1 (Brendan Fletcher and Annie Wu) 1:18:19 - Superman / Wonder Woman #18 (Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke) 1:28:26 - Doctor Fate #1 (Paul Levitz and Sonny Liew) 1:39:37 - Martian Manhunter #1 (Rob Williams and Eddy Barrows) 1:50:26 - Sinestro #12 (Cullen Bunn and Brad Walker) 2:00:48 - Doomed #1 (Scot Lobdell and Javi Fernandez) 2:10:29 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

Jace catches up with Nicole Maines at SDCC 2025 regarding her Secret SIx series. They chat about the triangle that is Jon, Jay and Dreamer, whether Jay will go full villain and the dynamic between Catman and Deadshot. There's lots to breakdown and Nicole comments on a lot of it including the nods to the beloved Secret Six run from Gail Simone. Plus Nicole teases a new story coming later this year.

This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of the recent Uncanny X-Men story, Dark Artery, by Gail Simone and David Marquez. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 506: Dark Artery (Uncanny X-Men by Simone and Marquez) appeared first on Geek Hard.

October Solicits (DC, Image, Others) Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC Go Magical Mysteries of Shazam My Little Warlord Taste of Justice Warriors and the Wee Wonder Jon Kent: This Internship is My Kryptonite Aquaman: Yo-Ho-Hold on to Your Hook Marvel Bring on the Bad Guys: Abomination 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Sergio Davila, Aure Jimenez, Arif Prianto Giant-Size House of M 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Francesco Manna, Edgar Delgado; Saladin Ahmed, Martin Coccolo, Matt Wilson Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe 1 by Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron, Andrew Dalhouse, Jesus Aburtov X-Men: Age of Revelation 0 by Jed MacKay, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 7 by Nathan Stockman IDW Star Trek: Red Shirts 1 by Christopher Cantwell, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff Image Dread the Hall H 1 by Chris Ryall, Nelson Daniel; Jordan Hart, Jimmy Kucaj, Vladimir Popov; Chris Ryall, Piotr Kowalski; Jordan Hart, Chris Anderson Ghost Pepper 1 by Ludo Lullabi, Adriano Lucas This Ends Tonight 1 by Gerry Duggan, Robert Windom, Kelvin Mao, Jae Lee, June Chung Oni Catacomb of Torment 1 by John Arcudi, Patrick Piazzalunga, Alessandro Santoro; Marguerite Bennett, Dan McDaid, Michelle Madsen; Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Nick Filardi Titan Rebel Moon Nemesis 1 by Gail Simone, Federico Bertoni Vault Big Rig 1 by Post Malone, Adrian Wassel, Austin Post, Nathan Gooden, Der-shing Helmer OGN Countdown: New Adventures of Moana 2 Vol 1: Born to Voyage by Sloane Leong, Andrea Greppi, Maria Claudia Di Genova Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog by Lydia Lukidis, Tara Hannon Theory of K.O. by Mathieu Reynes Class Pet Ghost Detective: What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat by Akeem S. Roberts Sparks Vol 2: Royalty by Revel Guts Jazzy the Witch: Broom Doom by Jessixa Bagley 10,000 Ink Stains by Jeff Lemire Confessional by Paige Hender Bandette Vol 5 by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover Additional Reviews: Universal Monsters: Frankenstein Never Flinch I Know What You Did Last Summer Enfield Haunting Documentary News: Omninews, Legend of Zelda casting, Murder Drones from Glitch getting comic series, new DC Go webcomics, Malkovich cut from FF: First Steps, David Dastmalchian graphic novel, Ultimate Universe ending teased, Image sues Diamond, Gaslight District going to series, Helluva Boss coming to Prime, Supernatural by Pak, Gene Luen Yang to replace Jason Aaron on TMNT Trailers: Stranger Things s5, Hoppers, Tron Ares, Mortal Kombat 2, Predator Badlands, Pokemon Concierge s2 Comics Countdown (16 Jul 2025): Absolute Batman 10 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin Absoluter Flash 5 by Jeff Lemire, A.L. Kaplan, Adriano Lucas Wonder Woman 23 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey Redcoat 13 Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Superman Unlimited 3 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo New Gods 8 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Pablo Collar, Stipan Morian, Francesco Segala Phantom Road 14 by Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, Jordie Bellaire Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Blood Brothers Mother 4 by Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso Robin and Batman: Jason Todd 2 by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen  

The MCU Fantastic Four takes its First Steps. Brett and EvilJeff have a review with some thoughts and reactions. We look at what lies ahead in the MCU Phase 6 slate from Marvel Studios. Plus we got a ton of X-Men and other comic book reviews from Marvel Comics including Alyssa Wong and Vincenzo Carratú's PSYLOCKE, Amy Chu and Andrea di Vito's EMMA FROST WHITE QUEEN and UNCANNY X-MEN by Gail Simone and Luciano Vecchio!

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice 1 by Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernandez, Matt Hollingsworth Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All 1 by Dan Jurgens, Bruno Redondo, Caio Filipe, Adriano Lucas, Brett Breeding Marvel Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Fantastic Four: First Steps 1 by Matt Fraction, Mark Buckingham, Alex Sinclair It's Jeff: Infinity Paws 1 by Jason Loo, Nao Fuji Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends and Foes and Rivals 1 by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Nick Bradshaw, Rachelle Rosenberg Predator: Black, White, and Blood 1 by Joe Kelly, Alvaro Lopez; Eliot Rahal, Brian Level, Lee Loughridge Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 6 by Nathan Stockman Ahoy Toxic Avenger Comics 1 by Matt Bors, Fred Harper, Lee Loughridge Archie Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob 1 by Kevin Smith, Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Matt Herms ComiXology 20XX: Transport by Jonathan Luna IDW Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring 1 by Patrick Horvath Image Unchosen 1 by David Marquez, Marissa Louise Mad Cave Wild Animals 1 by Ed Brisson, Andy Kuhn, Dee Cunniffe Titan Return to Skull Island 1 by Simon Furman, Chris Jones, Charlie Kirchoff OGN Countdown: Spider-Man: Kizuna Vol 1 by Setta Kobayashi, Hachi Mizuno Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man by Shigenobu Matsumoto, Tomo Hirokawa Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint! by Brian “Smitty” Smith, Marz Jr. Bizarre Bazaar Vol 1: Mirror Town by Daniel Nayeri, Liz Enright Flight Vol 1 and 2 I Am Not Okay by David DeGrand Into the Bewilderness by Gus Gordon Madi: Once Upon a Time in the Future by Alex de Campi, Duncan Jones, Various Muted Vol 1 by Miranda Mundt Meat Eaters by Meredith McClaren Additional Reviews: Superman Squid Games s3 Fishflies News: Garfield 2 confirmed, new X-Men event (Age of Revolution), Planet Hulk 20th Anniversary one-shot, Tim Seeley GI Joe spin-off, Scrubs returning, Omninews, Spurrier to end Flash run with #25 Trailers: Wonder Man, Long Story Short, Wednesday s2, Red Sonja, King of the Hill, Odyssey Comics Countdown (09 Jul 2025): Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring 1 by Patrick Horvath Absolute Superman 9 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola Supergirl 3 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain Radiant Black 35 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Marcelo Costa, Rod Fernandes Action 1088 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 2 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Superman Treasury 2025 by Dan Jurgens, Bruno Redondo, Caio Filipe, Adriano Lucas, Brett Breeding I Hate Fairyland 42 by Skottie Young, Derek Laufman, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Uncanny X-Men 17 by Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg

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

Season 2 Episode 772 X-Manhunt Part 3: Sean and Jim are exploring the X-men crossover, X-Manhunt, in a multipart series continuing with Exceptional X-men 7, X-Force 9 and X-Manhunt Omega 1. Sean recently was a guest on Earth Station Who, wrapping up S2/S15 of the current series. Listen To the Podcast https://www.earthstationwho.com/series15wrapup Watch Us on YouTube https://youtu.be/2l6gzzZq2-I Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Turtles of Grayskull, Superman Film and a current Superman : Superwoman Story Arc Future Topics : Miles Morales, Conan, Spectacular Spider-Man, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, Heartpiercer, Emperor Joker, Hush II, Batman Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, One World Under Doom, Creature Commandos, Man-Thing, Secret Wars II, The Cross Time Caper, and much much more because we are in constant planning. Show Topic Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5l4gZgdGrNpLXAN4NdcAI0WF7fM7yhjHJ3upZ3azEc31zuw/viewform?usp=sharing Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   3:04 X-manhunt Finale 2:23:30 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

Gail Simone has been added to the dictionary. Marvel teases Storm's Thunder War. Marvel celebrates 616 Day, but what is the origin of 616?SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, 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

Peter David in memoriam August 2025 Solicits (Remaining) Top 50 April 2025 Comic Reviews DC Superman Unlimited 1 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Marvel Hulk and Doctor Strange 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, German Peralta, Guru eFX, Natacha Bustos, Ian Herring Spider-Man and Wolverine 1 by Marc Guggenheim, Kaara Andrews, Brian Reber Thing 1 by Tony Fleecs, Justin Mason, Alex Sinclair Vision and Scarlet Witch 1 by Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta, Ruth Redmond Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow 28 by Nao Fuji Dark Horse Ghostbusters: Dead Man's Chest 1 by David Booher, Aviv Or, Cris Peter Robowolf 1 by Jake Smith From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight 3 by Gail Simone, Gene Ha, Wesley Wong, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum Image Curse of Sherlee Johnson 1 by Daniel Henriques, Jonathan Glapion, Fco Plascencia Sleep 1 by Zander Cannon Mad Cave Whatever Happened to Crimson Justice 1 by Frank Tieri, Inaki Miranda, Eva De La Cruz Titan Conan the Barbarian: Eastern Horizons 1 by Walt Simonson, Jerry Ma OGN Countdown Indigo by Chi-Ho Kwong, Chi-Kit Kwong Archibald the Monster Slayer by Kim Hyun-Min Shepherdess Warrior Vol 2 by Jonathan Garnier, Amelie Flechais Sin Bin by Robbie Thompson, Patricio Delpeche Good Boy by Andy Hirsch Reel Life by Kane Lynch Verse Book 3 by Sam Beck, Adrian Wassel Spent: A Comic Novel by Alison Bechdel Everyone Sux But You by K. Wroten Puzzling Fate of Milicent Graves by Dora Mitchell Additional Reviews: Birthright HC Vol 1 Doctor Who ep9 Lilo and Stitch remake Fear Street: Prom Queen News: ATLA live-action casting, rabbit scandal, Penguin Random House quits distribution deal with Diamond, Doctor Strange #450, Marvel MCU schedule shuffling, Punisher Red Band, Vertigo relaunch rumors, T'Nia Miller cast in Vision series, Potter casting, Deadpool/Batman by Wells/Capullo, Batman/Deadpool by Morrison/Mora Trailers: Zootopia 2, Welcome to Derry, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Wednesday s2 sneak peek, Life of Chuck, KPop Demon Hunters Comics Countdown (21 May 2025): Absolute Flash 3 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Superman Unlimited 1 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Redcoat 12 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Bugwars 4 by Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson Wonder Woman 21 by Tom King, Guillem March From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight 3 by Gail Simone, Gene Ha, Wesley Wong, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum New Gods 6 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Filipe Andrade, Francesco Segala Nightwing 126 by Dan Watters, Francesco Francavilla Fantastic Four 32 by Ryan North, Cory Smith, Wayne Faucher, Oren Junior, Jesus Aburtov Ultimates 12 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federic Blee

"Women in Refrigerators": Understanding Fridging in Superhero MediaIn this eye-opening episode of Superhero Ethics, hosts Matthew and Riki tackle the controversial topic of "fridging" with special guest Jessica Plummer, a comic book historian with expertise in gender representation. The term "fridging," coined by comic writer Gail Simone in 1999, refers to the killing, maiming, or assault of female characters primarily to advance a male character's storyline.What exactly is fridging and where did the term come from?The term "women in refrigerators" originated from a 1994 Green Lantern issue where Kyle Rayner's girlfriend Alexandra DeWitt was murdered and stuffed in a refrigerator by villain Major Force. This served solely to motivate Kyle's character development and revenge arc. The podcast explores how this pattern repeats across comics, films, and TV shows, with female characters frequently introduced only to be brutalized for male character development.Why is fridging problematic beyond just character death?The discussion highlights how fridging isn't just about women dying - it's about the specific ways their bodies are violated and displayed, often in sexualized or gratuitously violent ways. The hosts examine how female characters are disproportionately subjected to these fates compared to male characters, despite already being underrepresented in superhero media to begin with.How does fridging differ from other character deaths?The podcast examines the key differences between fridging and other character deaths. Male characters often die heroically in battle with "noble sacrifices" and frequently return from death, while female characters are more commonly assaulted in domestic settings like kitchens, portrayed as helpless victims rather than heroes making choices, and rarely return from death.What about fridging and race in media?The conversation expands to discuss similar patterns with characters of color, who are often introduced as side characters only to be killed to motivate white protagonists. While the panel debates whether "fridging" should specifically refer to violence against women or could apply more broadly, they agree the core issue is about which characters get to be protagonists versus disposable plot devices.Other topics discussed:The original Green Lantern fridging incident that gave the trope its nameHow Black Widow's death in Avengers: Endgame exhibits elements of fridgingThe repeated visual motif of female character deaths (like Gwen Stacy's fall)Examples of media that subvert fridging expectations, like John Wick and DaredevilHow some characters have "climbed out of the fridge" through character resurrection and reimaginingWriters and creators who have worked to challenge and change this tropeThe relationship between shock value and fridging**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

NEWSFantastic Four Trailer: Thoughts?​​Marvel's Hellfire Gala continues with 'X-Men: Hellfire Gala Vigil' #1Time to get hot and bothered: ‘Marvel Swimsuit Special' returns July 9thMarvel teases the heir to Apocalypse coming in ‘X-Men' #19Ultimate Universe July 2025 first look reveals Ultimate Scarlet Witch and QuicksilverGail Simone writing 'Rebel Moon: Nemesis' prequelAIPT already covered, but updated release date and first cover for T.A.M.A. #1The War, from Ennis Cloonan, collected in one-shot Oni Press details EC Comics' 2025 'Summer of Fear''This Ends Tonight' revenge miniseries launching July 2025Sequel 'Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring' #1 coming July 2025DC Comics solicitations for July 2025DC reveals 'Superman Treasury' and July 2025 covers and detailsDC reveals five new Superman-themed corner boxes for 'Summer of Superman'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Wonder Woman #20 (Tom King, Guillem March)Absolute Flash #2 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Alex:​​Ultimate Wolverine #4 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio)Buried Long, Long Ago #1 (Anthony Cleveland, Alex Cormack)35Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - Jean Grey from Ultimate WolverineDave - Wolverine #8 (Daniel Warren Johnson)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Captain Planet #1 (David Pepose, Eman Casallos), Absolute Martian #2 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodríguez)Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #2 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: G.I. Joe #6 (Lorenzo De Felici)Alex: Magik #4 (Rose Besch)Interview: Michael Walsh - EXQUISITE CORPSESThematic Exploration: Exquisite Corpses presents a deadly game orchestrated by the wealthy elite. What inspired this narrative, and how does it reflect on societal structures?​Character Design: With twelve unique assassins in the story, what was your approach to designing each character to ensure they stood out visually and thematically?​We're in a real horror renaissance in comics right now—whether it's the resurgence of EC-style anthologies, a wave of creator-owned horror books, or even Marvel events like Blood Hunt. How did Exquisite Corpses aim to stand out in such a crowded and creatively rich horror landscape?You mentioned in Kieron Gillen's newsletter you're now prioritizing creator-owned work and writing for yourself—but with so many collaborative roles still in play (writer, artist, visual coordinator), how do you protect your own creative bandwidth? Have you had to say no to projects you would have jumped at earlier in your career?You described the writer's room energy as electric, with unexpected story breakthroughs. Was there a specific moment or idea that surprised you the most—something that completely shifted the trajectory of the story or a character for you personally?Game Integration: The comic is accompanied by a trading card game. How did the development of the game influence the storytelling in the comic, and vice versa?​Artistic Challenges: Given the horror elements and action sequences, what were some of the artistic challenges you faced in bringing this world to life?​Influences: Were there specific films, books, or other media that influenced the aesthetic and tone of Exquisite Corpses?​Future Plans: Is there potential for expanding the universe of Exquisite Corpses beyond the initial thirteen issues, perhaps into other media formats?​Fun Question: If you were to participate in the deadly game depicted in Exquisite Corpses, which assassin would you choose to be, and why?Any romance in the series?What do you say to the haters who say, “This is just Squid Game!”?

Gail Simone heads to Rebel Moon for Titan. X-Men to hold Hellfire Vigil. Grant Morrison to write mystery comic for mainstream publisher.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

Ian, Brent, Kris and Donovan return for the back half of their recent marathon recording. This time, Kris and Ian give their thoughts on the first nine issues (aka what was available on Marvel Unlimited at the time) of Gail Simone’s Uncanny X-Men run, based on varying degrees of response from different portions of the … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 246 – What is Modern Comic Book Art Anyway? →

Jim Calafiore has established himself as one of comics' most distinctive and versatile artists over a career spanning three decades. Known for his dynamic layouts and expressive character work, Jim first gained recognition at Valiant in the early 90s, working on titles like Armorines and Magnus, Robot Fighter. From there, it was on to DC and Marvel, where he contributed to series including Aquaman, Deadpool, Secret Six with writer Gail Simone, and a defining run on the X-men offshoot Exiles. After reteaming with Simone on the Kickstarter-funded graphic novel Leaving Megalopolis, Jim caught the crowdfunding bug, and introduced his latest venture, NED, Lord of the Pit, to the world, writing and drawing two volumes of supernatural comedic action in the series so far. You can follow Jim on his website at jimcalafiore.com or on Instagram @jimcalafiore.Support the show

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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWS'Runaways' returns with five-issue series from Rainbow Rowell and Elena Casagrande'One World Under Doom' #5 reveals the world must choose Doom or DormammuMarvel reveals new details for 'Giant-Size X-Men' and 'Dark Phoenix' one-shotsMarvel Television variant covers coming for ‘Daredevil' titles starting in AprilOni reveals ‘Biker Mice From Mars' gets new ongoing in June 2025Top 50 comics of FebruaryBatman H2sh #1 sells over 400,000 copiesOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 (Juni Ba)Batgirl #5 (Tate Brombal, ​​Takeshi Miyazawa)Colin:​​Ultimates #10 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)The Nice House by the Sea #6 (James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Colin - Storm #6 (Murewa Ayodele, Luciano Vecchio)Dave - Uncanny X-Men #11 (Gail Simone, Javier Garron)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKColin: Absolute Superman #5 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Iron Man #6 (Ian Bertram Cover)Colin: The Batman Adventures #12 (Facsimile Edition Super Powers Cover) (Toy Otter/Jason Geyer)Interview: Juni Ba: Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 out ​​​​Mar 5, 2025Story and ThemesMonkey Meat is such a unique blend of dark fantasy, humor, and horror. How do you balance those tones without losing the story's core message?The concept of Monkey Meat Island explores hyper-capitalism and corporate exploitation in surreal ways. What new angles or themes are you excited to explore in The Summer Batch?You describe Monkey Meat as a comic where you can "shed corporate expectations." How does that creative freedom shape the way you approach each issue or story?This new arc takes a summer magazine format with games and multiple tales per issue. What inspired this structure, and what do you think it brings to the reading experience?Characters and WorldbuildingFrom superhero monkeys to debt-collecting witches, the characters in Monkey Meat are wild and wonderfully diverse. Are there any new characters in The Summer Batch you're particularly excited for readers to meet?In previous issues, the Monkey Meat Company has a huge impact on the local, magical fauna. Does the environment of Monkey Meat Island evolve or play a role in this new arc?Art and CreativityYour art is incredibly dynamic and experimental. How does your artistic process change when you're working on an anthology with multiple stories in one issue versus a single, continuous narrative?Fun/Silly QuestionIf you were forced to take a vacation on Monkey Meat Island, what three survival items would you bring, and how would you avoid getting on the bad side of the local witches or demons?

Beginning an in-depth look at the life and times of Kyle Rayner, a new Green Lantern for a new era! It's 1994, sales on the Green Lantern comic are down, and with anniversary issue #50 on the horizon, DC is looking to revitalize the title. New writer Ron Marz is brought on board with a mission: replace Silver Age stalwart Hal Jordan with a new character (in a new costume designed by incoming regular penciler Darryl Banks). The introduction of freelance-artist-turned-superhero Kyle led to Green Lantern climbing the charts, but it also courted controversy by turning Hal into a megalomaniacal villain and through a scene that would later inspire Gail Simone to create the website “Women in Refrigerators.” Discussed in this episode: Green Lantern #48-58 and #0, plus crossover issues of R.E.B.E.L.S. ‘94 and New Titans