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The final frontier meets a fresh box of cards. Recorded live from the HeroesCon 2026 floor, Jamie Ray is joined by his best bud Kirk (yes, really) to crack open a box of Star Trek Connections from Rittenhouse Archives 2026 and see what the pack gods deliver. Autographs, inserts, chase cards, and the occasional groan of a triple — it's all here. Two fans, one box, and a whole lot of "oh come ON" and "no WAY." Less a countdown this time and more a celebration of the hunt, because half the fun of collecting is who's sitting next to you when you pull the good stuff.These might not be the rarest, they might not be the most valuable — but they're the ones WE pulled. Boldly going, one pack at a time.#FaveFiveFromFans #FFFF #StarTrek #StarTrekConnections #RittenhouseArchives #TradingCards #CardUnboxing #HeroesCon #HeroesCon2026 #TrekCollectibles #StarTrekCards #BoxBreak #PlasticMicrophoneStudios #Trekkie #CollectorLife #NerdPodcast #startrek #scifi #trekkie #startrektos #spock #startrektng #startrekdiscovery #startrekvoyager #startrekthenextgeneration #starfleet #startrekfan #startrekpicard #startrekenterprise #starwars #captainkirk #startrekds #enterprise #startrekdeepspacenine #space #startrektheoriginalseries #picard #williamshatner #sciencefiction #startrekkers #startrekmemes #trekker #cosplay #leonardnimoy #livelongandprosper #startrekcosplay
Reviews: Absolute Catwoman #1 & 2, Dungeon Crawler Carl #0, Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1, The Last Starfighter #1, DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man, Vampyrates! #1 All the Heroes Con interviews are finally done! Hope you enjoyed them all. Jimmy is behind on reviews so he is going to bring you some review specials this week. In this ep, you'll hear his thoughts on some recent comic book releases. Did you read any of these? Let us know what you thought. Next episode will be TV/film reviews. And the one after that will be an extended Top 3 special. And then...San Diego Comic Con!
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and this is the final one. Go back and listen to the other ones if you missed. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Josh Greathouse. They talk his epic comic BANG: THE BALLAD OF THE TIGER, inspirations, his YouTube channel, favorite comics and more!
Nicki and Merv chat away with their partner in crime, artist extraordinaire Jordan Steele, aka Flash Jordan, about their fortuitous trip to Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Kamille Rodriguez. They talk her recent comics work EATING TIME, working in advertising, her warrior art camp course, murder cats and more!
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with old pal John Lucas. They talk about GODZILLA VS AMERICA: TEXAS, MONSTER HANDS, FLASH GORDON and more!
Join Mike and Bill as they discuss Mikes adventure to Heroes Con 2026 and Bill's family cruise. We discuss recent purchases, Dog Tag #1, Junk Punch #1, Kill Switch #1, Our Army at War #57, Our Fighting Forces #20, The Bride, The Protector, Obsession, Supergirl, Masters of the Universe, Gene Wilder Biography, Luke Cage, The […] The post Geek Brunch 465 – Heroes Con 2026 Wrap Up first appeared on DC Noise.
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with yet another old convention pal Bridgit Connell. They talk about LADY BALTIMORE, CEREAL KILLERS, her YouTube channel, D&D and more!
Another HeroesCon is in the books and the Comic Book Bears are looking back on their times in Charlotte this past June 12-14! Joining them on this new audio episode is good friend Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast! Hit play to hear Brian, Caleb, Steve and Bill Z talk about what they did in and around the con including many of their gets! Regarding new books, there was a touch of Blind Bag Fever with the first issue of Image/Skybound's new MASK ("Mobile Armored Strike Kommand") series set in the Energon Universe recently hitting shops. Some of the group succumbed to the fever and Brian and Bill were lucky enough to score the exclusive Rom and MASK: Origins comic incentives! HeroesCon is also known for Indie Island where independent creators spotlight their work and the CBB boys chat about some of the books they picked up including Giant Robot Warrior Maintenance Crew, Rajik's Demon, Adventure for Hire and Haint Tales! All this plus classic Creepy, pushing the limit with carry-on luggage, getting your flight days mixed up (!), panels, favorite vendors, the Andy Griffith Museum and much more!
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with another old convention pal Mike Maihack. They talk about his Spider-Man books, favorite characters to draw, love of Studio Ghibli, his upcoming graphic novel THE MOONLIT SPIRAL and more!
Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 26 2026 - I Was Comic Box on a Hand Truck Guy Download audio On this show, I play a song from James McMurtry; I set my Waze voice to Chaka Khan; this is an atypical summer; I did less cheap comic shopping at Heroescon than ever; I did more art shopping...
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with old convention pal Monica Gallagher. They talk about cryptids, her ongoing comic ASSASSIN ROOMMATE, her new NSFW adult comic EVENING ROUTINE, favorite horror and more!
Josh and Brandon meet at Pop's to talk about their recent trip to Heroes Con 2026. Beware spoilers in this episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider donating. Follow Archie and Me on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Podcast cover art by Sacha Jones
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Bobby Timony and Nicholas Doan. They talk about their collaboration on Misfit Island, the Kickstarter for it, a dream project they'd love to work on together, their individual comic work and more!
In this one-shot special, Brian and Hassan recap their trip to Heroes Con 2026! They share stories about the creators they met, the comic books and original art they picked up, the DC Comics Absolute panel, catching up with friends, and plenty of other convention adventures. Plus they review the new Image Comics and Skybound Rom comic from the Mask blind bag and discuss the latest DC Comics Next Level announcements, including the return of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Doom Patrol, and Teen Titans! You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
Nicki and Merv chat away with their partner in crime, artist extraordinaire Jordan Steele, aka Flash Jordan, about their fortuitous trip to Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Mico Suayan. They talk about his start in comics, the comics scene in The Philippines, working for DC & Marvel, the tools of his trade and more!
We kick this episode off with our always ever-detailed recap of Heroes Con, reminding everyone why this is the best comic convention every year you should not miss. From there we discuss Avengers: Armageddon by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar, and Jesus Aburtov; the absolute banger that is Absolute Catwoman by Scott Snyder & Che Grayson, Bengal, and Giovanna Niro; and M1: Monster Racing League by Lily & Robert Windom, Jae Lee, and June Chung. Plus, Panic Vol. 1 from EC Comics and Dark Horse; The Amazing Spider-Man; Ghost Machine's The Trillion Dollar Kid; and more!!
This week, we discuss Marvel's Indiana Jones omnibus, Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Hugh Jackman's time as Wolverine, Dark Horse changes, that bloody Wolverine trailer, Lex Luthor's power armor, endless Diamond drama, the return of Rom, HeroesCon 2026, and Masters of the Universe. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler.
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Pornsak Pichetshote. They talk about why he decided to go the serial killer route in Absolute Green Arrow, when we'll see more of his award winning The Good Asian, whom he thinks the next James Bond will be, his role in the CW's Arrowverse and more!
Faith & Faith Feedback Friday 6/19 Hector brings the news after catching his breath from HeroesCon before dashing off to Mid-Atlantic Fantasy Con + Roll For Initiative Bible Reading
Jimmy attended Heroes Con the weekend of June 12-14. It's one of the best comic book conventions around where comic books are the star! The con is fun, comfortable, family friendly, stacked with talent and more. Shelton, Karla and the whole crew work their butts off to give you this amazing convention every June! Plan on attending next year so you don't miss out on all the nerdy goodness. Jimmy got 10 interviews at Heroes Con and you'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with Elliana Esquivel. They talk about the differences from tabling last year to this year, how much she's learned since then, her upcoming book, why surrealism in her work and more!
Live from HeroesCon 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, we're celebrating the beautiful kinship between cartoonists Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer, the industry's most notable BFFs. Their meet-cute occurred ten years ago at HeroesCon, the most comic book comic convention in America, but it solidified during an adventure to claim a “Tiger Truck.” You can take a second to unpack that last sentence, or you can just go ahead and press play on this week's podcast episode. We discuss how a passion for comics, Kyle's location, and its relation to a town where Chris collects his lumber brought these friends together. Eventually, this would lead to collaboration on books such as Rock Candy Mountain, Mars Attacks, 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton, and Karate Prom. They are two singular creators with the determination to do things their own way, but somehow, through the bickering, they make magic. It was a pleasure to sit across from these two while they regaled us, and a HeroesCon audience, with tales of triumph, defeat, and consternation. One's a grump. One's chill. One's an optimist. One's a realist. Who's who might surprise you. We're delighted to platform these comic book besties. Recently, Kyle Starks wrapped up Wrestle Heist for Image Comics, and it will land in bookstores on August 4th. He also completed Where Monsters Lie: Dead End via Kickstarter and is currently writing the Vertigo Comics series, End of Life. Follow him on BlueSky, Instagram, Patreon, and his Website. Chris Schweizer is weeks away from launching his next Kickstarter campaign for Outlaw's Apprentice: Broken Blade, the first graphic novel in his Appalachian-inspired swashbuckling fantasy series. You can also read it on Webtoon and Patreon. Follow him on BlueSky, Instagram, and 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! This June, Top Shelf Productions is bringing you unforgettable stories from the deeply personal to the absolutely colossal. On June 2nd, discover We Are Pan, the powerful historical graphic novel from writer Andre Frattino and illustrator Yasmin Flores Montanez. Inspired by the true story of Operación Pedro Pan, the secret mission that evacuated over 14,000 Cuban children to the United States during Fidel Castro's rise to power. Then, on June 23rd, buckle up for Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm! From Caleb Goellner and Eric Lide comes a wildly imaginative all-ages adventure about a super-anxious super-strong girl battling pizza dinosaurs, laser robots, and floating nightmares across bizarre dimensions to rescue her pets and save her family. The charming town of Orchard has everything you could ever need: walkable streets, friendly residents, and no escape. But why would you want to leave? The world outside is a nuclear wasteland! It's much better to stay in the warm confines of Orchard and ignore the deep secrets it holds. After all, it's a safe place to live. Free on Webtoon, Winston Gambro's A Safe Place to Live is the dystopian horror comic you've been waiting for. It's Severance meets Archie. Support human-made art!. 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 Previously on CBCC: Kyle Starks on Karate Prom Previously on CBCC: Kyle Starks on I Hate This Place Comic Book Film Club: Supergirl at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 6/27 at 11:00 AM. Co-Sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Comic Book Club: The Complete Persepolis at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 7/5 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.
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Jimmy went to Heroes Con over the weekend! He got 10 interviews total with the likes of Pornsak Pichetshote, Mico Suayan, Monica Gallagher, Bridgit Connell, Mike Maihack, John Lucas, Bobby Timony, Nicholas Doan, Elliana Esquivel, Kamille Rodriguez and Josh Greathouse. You'll hear them all over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his recap, breakdown, play by play and more! Whom did he hang with? Whom did he see? What was the best cosplay? What was the best place to dine? Why is Heroes Con one of the best comic shows ever? Tune in to find out!
Absolute Batgirl has been revealed at Heroes Con. Has X-Men United been canceled with issue 10? Mike Mignola returns to Hellboy in Hell.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
Hector shares his experiences returning to his original comicon, Heroescon!
Another classic creator of indie comics joins us this week as the one and only Billy Tucci, creator of the 'Shi', takes a moment away from the floor of Heroes Con to talk about his work, character and a new omnibus. Its a fun (and funny) chat that will leave you wanting more, as will the great comics recommendations we have and a fun Wizard quiz about what they considered to be the greatest superhero costumes OF ALL TIME in 1997. Its another don't miss dose of indie comics and then some! Great stuff to check out: Billy Tucci, She, She: Senryaku, Sgt Rock, Vanguard, John Wagner, Gods and Monsters of Headgrave, Zinezilla, Super Kaiju Rock and Roll Funtime Derby Go, American Nature #4, M1: Monster Racing League, Slugboy, Paul Kortjohn, Black Ink Comix
Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/12 Hector brings some news before HeroesCon 2026
Joe Staton Returns Joe Staton returns to the Bandits, discussing his work from comic strips to comic books. Joe explores character design, reflecting on his contributions to Green Lantern and Guy Gardner. He discusses collaborating with writers over the years and speaks to the improvisational nature of monthly comics. Joe also expands on world building and mentions his work on the Dick Tracy comic strip, as well as his work in books like Batman and Robin Adventures. And if you're in the Charlotte, NC area this weekend (June 12-14), you can catch Joe at HeroesCon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
HeroesCon 2026 in Charlotte is almost upon us!!! And Caleb, Bill Z and Steve are raring to get over to the Queen City (!) for what has become the Comic Book Bears home convention, taking place on June 12-14! The CBB Boys talk about what comic professionals will be appearing, what panels are on the schedule and what they will be hunting for! There is still enough time though for a roundtable discussion of new comics with The Deadman #1 (DC), Alias: Red Band #1 (Marvel) and The Hab (Bad Idea)! We are so excited to see each other in person this weekend and we hope that comes through when you hit play!!
It's Heroes Con this weekend and there's still packing to do so we decided to start the fun early and kick off the week with another round of OULF*! Listen as we break each other's hearts discussing the Vertigo books of the Karen Berger Era, comic strips, and black and white comics! All that and more! *Overrated, Underrated, Least Favorite, and Favorite
Look what the cat dragged in. Absolute Catwoman #1 is out now wherever rad comic books are sold, and we're joined this week by co-writer Che Grayson to discuss the first issue in detail. Yes, this is another full spoilers conversation. So, if you haven't read the comic yet, press pause, go do so, and hit us up when you're done. You've previously heard Grayson's co-writer Scott Snyder say on Comic Book Couples Counseling that Absolute Catwoman is the Batman of this universe. She's got the money. She's got the butler. She's got the gadgets. And, now, with Absolute Catwoman #1, we see she's got the Cat Family. How does that actually work, though? We get into it with Che Grayson. But first, we must discuss Comic-Con season. It's here. HeroesCon is this weekend. Not only can you attend and meet Che Grayson and Scott Snyder (as well as a whole bunch of other Absolute creators), you can also attend our Live Podcast Recording with Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer. We'll be discussing their unique creative friendship as well as their collaborations (Mars Attacks, The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton). If you're attending HeroesCon, make sure you're in Room 207CD at 3:30 PM on Friday, June 12th. If you can't attend, don't worry, that event will arrive in your podcast feeds next Wednesday. You may have heard that Absolute Catwoman #1 also serves as a springboard for the Absolute Cassandra Cain one-shot, also written by Che Grayson with art by Matias Bergara. Yup, keep your ears peeled to this week's podcast, we talk all about Cain and how she fits into Selina's Cat Family. Absolute Catwoman #1 is in shops as of today. It's written by Che Grayson and Scott Snyder, illustrated by Bengal, colored by Giovanna Niro, and lettered by Lucas Gattoni. Follow Che Grayson on Instagram and their Website. This Week's Sponsors The charming town of Orchard has everything you could ever need: walkable streets, friendly residents, and no escape. But why would you want to leave? The world outside is a nuclear wasteland! It's much better to stay in the warm confines of Orchard and ignore the deep secrets it holds. After all, it's a safe place to live. Free on Webtoon, Winston Gambro's A Safe Place to Live is the dystopian horror comic you've been waiting for. It's Severance meets Archie. Support human-made art!. 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! This June, Top Shelf Productions is bringing you unforgettable stories from the deeply personal to the absolutely colossal. On June 2nd, discover We Are Pan, the powerful historical graphic novel from writer Andre Frattino and illustrator Yasmin Flores Montanez. Inspired by the true story of Operación Pedro Pan, the secret mission that evacuated over 14,000 Cuban children to the United States during Fidel Castro's rise to power. Then, on June 23rd, buckle up for Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm! From Caleb Goellner and Eric Lide comes a wildly imaginative all-ages adventure about a super-anxious super-strong girl battling pizza dinosaurs, laser robots, and floating nightmares across bizarre dimensions to rescue her pets and save her family. 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 Previously on CBCC: Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta on Absolute Batman Previously on CBCC: Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque on Absolute Green Arrow Comic Book Film Club: Supergirl at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 6/27 at 11:00 AM. Co-Sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Comic Book Club: The Complete Persepolis at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 7/5 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.
Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/thecomicspals?fan_landing=true Subscribe on YouTube - youtube.com/thecomicspals?sub_confirm... Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/6RAX3sT [00:00:24] Intro [00:03:05] Comic industry problems overview [00:06:14] Comic prices are too high [00:20:44] Pull list value and oversaturation [00:26:11] HeroesCon plans and community chat [00:43:41] FOC confusion and retailer burden [01:05:03] Patron shoutouts and stream intermission [01:08:42] New reader problems [01:25:05] Comics versus other entertainment [01:39:35] Industry wrap-up and support message [01:41:56] Guest plug and channel updates [01:49:33] Top Superman villains picks [01:59:16] Mental health comics recommendations [02:06:47] Tribute to Marjane Satrapi [02:11:04] DC blackout and boycott fallout [02:41:00] The Avengers #1 announced [03:02:21] GOAT wheel game [03:13:05] Final plugs and sign-off Watch us LIVE on YouTube every: Monday at 1PM EST for Pals Previews Thursday at 8 PM EST for Pals Pulls Saturday at 10:15 AM EST for The Comics Pals Podcast Grab some merch here: https://streamlabs.com/thecomicspals/merch ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PodBean: https://thecomicspals.podbean.com/ X: https://twitter.com/thecomicspals Bluesky: @thecomicspals.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecomicspals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pals: Sean: @SeansSoapbox Tyler: @TheTylerOlson Marco: @mrmarcoanimoto
Join Mike as he discusses some Heroes Con prep, DC Comics and books read 12/1/25 – 12/14/25.The post Mike M's Weekly Reads 290 redo Thoughts on Heroes Con first appeared on DC Noise.
Reviews: Junk Punch #1, The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1, The Vampire Lestat, Mortal Kombat II. Jimmy is off to Heroes Con this weekend! Interviews lined up, dinners reserved and friends to be seen! He can't wait to return to one of his favorite conventions. Full of amazing comic book writers and artists. Producer Joe will be out of town on another super secret spy mission so we wont be releasing interview specials until the following week but then we'll be off and running. See you at Heroes Con!
Join Mike as he discusses some Heroes Con prep, DC Comics and books read 12/1/25 – 12/14/25. The post Mike M's Weekly Reads 290 – Thought on upcoming Heroes Con first appeared on DC Noise.
Reviews: Absolute Green Arrow #1, Lobo #1-3, Spider-Noir, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Jimmy is still doing a little catch-up but is here to bring you some reviews and suggestions. He's madly prepping for Heroes Con next weekend as well. There will be a preview of that next week. Meanwhile, did you read/watch anything he talks about in this episode? Let us know your thoughts!
The 4 Tales Podcast goes live with special guest Seth Peagler from HeroesCon for a conversation about comics, conventions, creators, and the culture surrounding independent and mainstream comic books.We'll talk about the history and impact of HeroesCon, what makes the convention stand out in the comic book world, supporting creators and artists, memorable moments from past events, and what fans can look forward to in the future. Whether you're an indie creator, longtime comic fan, or someone interested in convention culture, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Tune in live and join the conversation with the 4 Tales Podcast crew as we dive into the world of comics with one of the people helping keep comic convention culture thriving.Follow the 4 Tales Podcast for more interviews with comic creators, writers, artists, publishers, and industry professionals.#4TalesPodcast #HeroesCon #Comics #ComicBooks #IndieComics #ComicCreators #SethPeagler #PodcastInterview #ComicConvention #TaurusComics
Welcome to Four Records! Each episode we feature one guest as they go over four records at four different times in their life. This week Forrest and Karina speak with comic creator Reid Chancellor. This year Reid released Hardcore Happiness, a sequel to his 2019 non-fiction comic Hardcore Anxiety. He is also the writer and artist of Rock and Roll Terrorist: The Graphic Life of Shock Rocker GG Allin. All of these were published and available for purchase through Microcosm Publishing. For some of Reid's other art, you can go to his webstore. From June 12-14 you can catch Reid at Heroes Con, more information and tickets are available here. Reid Chancellor's Four Records: 0-10: The Monkees - Greatest Hits Teenage: Calibretto 13 - Adventures in Tokyo Twenties: Randy Newman - Live in London Recent Record: Supercrush - SODO Pop Listen on Podbean Listen on YouTube Listen on Spotify LIsten on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon Music Listen on iHeartRadio Follow us on Instagram Email: fourrecordspodcast@gmail.com www.DyingScene.com Opening song: Rad Skulls – Loud as Shit Closing song: Lucas Perea – Underneath Ashes
I catch you up on what I did, watched, and listened to in the second half of 2025. Feedback! Email = longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail = 208-953-1841 Social = Bluesky / Mastodon / Facebook Web = longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Links Heroes Con 2025 episode Heroes Con 2025 haul video The Gutters: I Hate December LBR Teepublic shop Personal blog Podcasts The Monitor Tapes: A Crisis on Infinite Earth's podcast Long Live the Legion Ideas Don't Bleed Lovecraft Investigations Star Trek: Khan Once We Were Spacemen episode 50
Amazing Spider-Man ChroniclesBootleg Episode 01: September 1980Issues: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #14Join Auburn Elvis, Dave, Kathy, and Bill as they channel the LBC Crew members and have fun trying to make sense of Amazing Spider-Man Annual #14. This bootleg episode was recorded live during Heroescon 2025, right after they all shared a questionable convention hotdog.Let us know what you think!Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.comThis podcast is a member of the LONGBOX CRUSADE NETWORK:LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusadeVisit the WEBSITE: https://longboxcrusaderchronicles.blogspot.com/ or http://www.longboxcrusade.com/Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusadeLike the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusadeSubscribe to the YOUTUBE Channel: https://goo.gl/4LkhovSubscribe on APPLE PODCASTS at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/longbox-crusade-crusader-chronicles/id1271614264?mt=2Or the main Longbox Crusade podcast on APPLE PODCASTS at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longbox-crusade/id1118783510?mt=2Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Amazing Spider-Man Chronicles.Please join us for the next episode as we continue on the crusade to "Read Them All!"All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, it is for entertainment purposes only.#amazingspiderman #spiderman #spidey #peterparker #marvelcomics #marvel #comics #comic #comicbooks #comicbook #comicreviews #comicreview #review #reviews
SPECIAL EPISODE: Heroes Con 2025 Live Unboxing Spectacular!Join us for an unforgettable special episode recorded live from the floor of Heroes Con 2025! I am joined by the one and only Dr. Kirk for our very first unboxing video – and we're going big right out of the gate.Fresh from the convention floor, we're tearing into not one, but TWO boxes of 2023 Fleer Ultra Marvel Midnight Sons trading cards. Will we pull any of those elusive chase cards? Can Dr. Kirk contain his excitement when we hit our first parallel? And just how many Ghost Rider variants can one set possibly contain?Experience all the anticipation, the pack-ripping tension, and the pure joy of discovery as we dive deep into one of Marvel's most beloved supernatural team lineups. From Blade to Doctor Strange, from Magik to the Spirit of Vengeance himself, these cards celebrate the darker corners of the Marvel Universe in stunning detail.This is Fave Five From Fans like you've never experienced it before. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this Heroes Con special is the perfect jumping-on point for premium card-breaking action.Warning: May contain excessive excitement, spontaneous comic book trivia, and at least three different pronunciations of "Morbius."inks are on our profile page and at www.linktr.ee/hulkboy. Visit & interact on Instagram (www.instagram.com/favefivefromfans), Twitter/X (www.twitter.com/Fave5FromFans), Facebook (www.facebook.com/FaveFiveFromFans), & our website (www.FaveFiveFromFans.com). Also, check out Plastic Microphone Studios Twitter for more fun! #FaveFiveFromFans #FFFF #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #Marvel #Magik #Fleer #FleerUltra #MidnightSons #DoctorStrange #GhostRider #unboxing #Heroescon #Blade
Reviews: Iron Heart s1, Lazarus s1, Nautilus s1 premiere, Squid Game s3, The Walking Dead: Dead City s2, Elio, How to Train Your Dragon, Jurassic World Rebirth, KPop Demon Hunters, The Old Guard 2, 28 Years Later We interrupt this Heroes Con coverage with a review catch up! Jimmy watches A LOT of shows & films and brings you his thoughts on it all. Did the Squid Game finale satisfy? Is the rage virus still scary 28 years later? Does KPop Demon Hunters deserve all the hype? Tune in to find out! Come back later this week and the next few weeks to hear all of the Heroes Con interviews. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED AT HEROES CON 2025The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show Ep. 464: Badr, BJ Kicks (Comics Are Dope), and Eli Schwab (Cosmic Lion Productions) meet IRL for the first time, in the most comic podcast way possible: At Heroes Con 2025, on a panel together talking about the year in comics so far. The trio discuss their favorite titles and creators, comic book hot takes they probably should've kept to themselves (looking at you, BJ), and Eli gets real personal about how the Diamond Bankruptcy is impacting the lives of indie comic publishers. Watch the video version of this episode (here), or check out the slideshow from this panel: HERELINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe to The Short Box Podcast YouTube channel for more video content!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HereTake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!
Jimmy went down to Charlotte, NC for Heroes Con. One of the best comic conventions around! A great weekend of friends, interviews, auctions, food, drinks and fun. He got 11 interviews total! In this episode, you'll hear Sukesha Ray. Jimmy met Sukesha at Heroes and had a great talk about her cover work for DC, how she got into art, her singing career and more! And that is it for all of the Heroes Con interviews. Please go back and listen to any you may have missed. Thanks to all of the interviewees for taking the time. And thanks to all of those at Heroes Con (Shelton, Karla & more) for doing the usual amazing job. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
We love a good comic book explosion. The Writer smashes superheroes, comic book history, Jewish Folklore, Indiana Jones, The Princess Bride, Mike Mignola, and a little Looney Tunes existential dread. It's born from a unique sibling collaboration between the Berkowitz Bros., Max and Ben, as well as actor Josh Gad, master illustrator Ariel Olivetti, and letterer Frank Cvetkovic. At its center is the aggressively middle-aged Stan Siegel, a comic book writer avoiding life's next big chapter, who gets sucked into a supernatural battle with demons and nazis. And drags his mother and daughter into that war alongside him. The Writer is a meta feast for those steeped in comics and pop culture, nodding to the iconic and not-so-iconic characters who populate our collective imagination. With the trade paperback now available from Dark Horse Comics, we were eager to have the Berkowitz Bros. on the show this week. We discuss their comic book origin stories, a particular Bob Kane painting, middle-aged hero worship, and celebrating family. The conversation stirs intense feelings about siblings and why they make the best and worst collaborators. Also, during this week's introduction, we dive into our first HeroesCon experience. Did we meet all the creators we wanted to meet? Did we buy all the comics we wanted to buy? Are Rick Quinn and Dave Chisholm as cool in person as they are in our six Spectrum podcast episodes? We get into it. And don't forget to follow the Berkowitz Bros. on Blue Sky, Instagram, and their website. This Week's Sponsor We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson Talk Heroes Con on The Short Box Podcast The Best Superman Comic for the Curious Reader Join Comic Book Club in Person CBCC's Comic Shop Road Trip Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. 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.
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This episode was recorded at Heroes Con 2025! Brad & Lisa Gullickson, hosts of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast, found time away from the busy convention floor to join me to talk about their first time experiencing Heroes Con. We discussed everything from the people we met, the art and merch we saw, the comics we found, white whale interviews, married couples in comics, building and finding community, and our favorite places to eat in Charlotte.LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of this episode, here, and subscribe on YouTube for more video content!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HereTake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! First Coast Comic Con is back this year! Buy your single-day and VIP tickets: HERE! Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!
Matt was getting ready for Heroes Con when he and Chris recorded, so enjoy this edit-free episode where we rate some more of your sword submissions!We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now!