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Brian and Hassan shuffle the stack to discuss their latest comic book reads, including the conclusion of Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez; the launches of two new events, Avengers: Armageddon from Marvel Comics and Who Are the Unbelieveables? from Ghost Machine; and a whole lot more from DC Comics, Image Comics, Marvel and other publishers, including Infernal Hulk, Deadman, Firestorm, End of Life, Odin, Of the Earth, If Destruction Be Our Lot, and more. 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.    

This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we're bringing you the full, uncut conversation with Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, and Andy Kubert about Terminal, Skybound's ambitious new superhero series. We dive into how the project came together, why the series embraces mystery and rotating protagonists, the thinking behind its striking character designs, and yes, the return of blind bag comics. It's a fun, wide-ranging discussion packed with insight into one of the year's biggest new launches. 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 relocating to Burbank, names Stephen Wacker new editor-in-chief Marvel unveils ongoing variant cover program for Midnight Universe titles Sam Alexander returns to stop the Ten Rings in 'Nova: Return of the Rings' #1 DC extends 'Absolute Green Arrow' to 12 issues following fan response Dark Horse Comics reveals full San Diego Comic-Con 2026 signing and panel schedule IDW unveils packed San Diego Comic-Con 2026 plans with TMNT #300, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, Sonic, and more Image Comics reveals massive San Diego Comic-Con 2026 plans Exclusive: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes returns with time-travel graphic novel and Kickstarter campaign EC Comics spotlights artists in new 'Artists From the Abyss' anthology series Bit Bot unveils first look at ‘Final Boss' video game adaptation with official screenshots 'Archie vs. The Terminator' brings John Connor to Riverdale this October Vampirella and Morrigan collide in first-ever 'Vampirella vs. Darkstalkers' crossover Greg Pak headlining a bold new era for ThunderCats this October 2026 ‘Ice Cream Man' #1 returns with interactive “Chocolate/Vanilla Twist” edition this October TOP 50 COMICS - JUNE 2026 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: A Mischief of Magpies #1 (Si Spurrier, Matías Bergara) Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #1 (Nick Marino, Jack Lawrence) Absolute Green Arrow #3 (Pornsak Pichetshote, Rafael Albuquerque) Chris:​​ Minotaur #1 (Si Spurrier, Michael Dowling) Punisher vs.The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Dan Abnett, Matteo Della Fonte) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: Tigress Island #5 (Patrick Kindlon, EPHK)  Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #9 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: Sicko #1 (Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna) Dave: Giant Robot Hellboy Returns #1 (Mike Mignola, Duncan Fegredo) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Uncanny X-Men #32 (Alexander Lozano '80s Rogue Cover) Chris: Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 (Chris Burnham variant) Interview: Robert Kirkman, Andy Kubert, Joe Casey Terminal #1 out July 22, 2026 Terminal is going to also feature a line bag program, what we can tell you right now, in true Robert Kirkman style, it is a blind bag with three surprise books in it unlike anything we've or anyone else has done before. Terminal throws readers right into a chaotic, violent world. When you were building the first issue, how did you approach onboarding readers without giving too much away? The book opens with some striking and surreal imagery, especially the eye and the idea of Maculox. What was the origin of that concept, and how central is it to the larger mythology? There's a clear tension between evolution and destruction running through the story. How did you want to frame that conflict without falling into a simple good versus evil dynamic? The first issue makes some bold narrative choices in terms of expectations around who the story might follow. Without getting into spoilers, should readers expect that kind of unpredictability to be a core part of the series? Robert and Joe, how does your collaboration work on a project like this? Are you breaking story together, dividing scripts, or building off each other's strengths in a specific way? Andy, the character designs, especially on the more villainous side, feel really eclectic and distinct. What were your inspirations when developing the look of this world and its characters? There's a bit of a “hidden world” structure here, where a regular person is pulled into something much bigger. What drew you to that kind of setup, and how do you keep it feeling fresh? The series feels like it has big, long-term potential, but also a very focused central idea. Is the plan for Terminal to be a long-running series, or are you working toward a more defined endpoint? For all three of you, what was the moment in developing Terminal where you realized this was something special or different from other superhero books you've worked on or read?

Today Ernie and Robo talk about X-Men 97 and whether or not the show is lesser for removing Beau DeMayo, plus other musings.Find me at LoreCon this September 26th & 27: https://loreconvention.com/

Ernie & Carter talk about the Image Comics/Ghost Machine series HYDE STREET. They also speak on Global Comix losing their Image Comics library and what it could mean for digital comics. PLUS!!! We'll be answering YOUR questions!INTRO ANIMATION:Animation by Oliver Banks. Go check out his Youtube Channel:INTRO MUSIC:Dreamweaver by SkyBlew

Welcome to our comic book review segment, where we explore what's new in comics and discuss ongoing stories.GUN HONEY: doubles down #1 (01:17)RED ROOTS #1-2 (07:46) OLYMPUS SAGA: MEGALITH #1-2 (14:17)Ending (20:29)

How many “Bat” books will make Hassan's list? How many picks will the we steal from each other's lists? It is that time of the year, where we look back at the first half of 2026 and discuss our favorite comic books and manga from several publishers, including Image Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Abrams Books, MadCave Studios, Rebellion, and other publishers. 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.

This week on The Comic Source Weekly, Jace breaks down the biggest comic book news for the week of July 8, 2026. The lead story is Skybound, Image Comics, Hasbro and Crystal Dynamics revealing the first-ever crossover between G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero and Tomb Raider, with Lara Croft making a surprise appearance in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 before the launch of a five-issue G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider mini-series in October. That surprise immediately turned into a sales story as G.I. JOE #330 sold out at the distributor level and was rushed back to print. Jace also covers DC and Skybound's Comic-Con International 2026 plans, Daniel Warren Johnson launching Chainkata at Image Comics, Do A Powerbomb Black & White #1 selling out, Ignition Press adding new creators and revealing its SDCC Pavilion schedule, Bad Idea's WARBIRD, Planet Death and SDCC Tiki Party announcements, Judge Dredd crossing over with Biker Mice from Mars, Ghost Machine's Radioactive Revolution cover contest, Oni's Fort Psycho Comic in a Can and Sabrina first look, Universal Monsters: Frankenstein Black & White Special, Mike Mignola's Circus of Bones art book, Zero Instance from Comixology Originals, and the Waypoint Kickstarter. Plus, Jace looks at what hit for the week of July 8, counts down the Prana Bestseller Top 10 for the week of June 30, and highlights books coming up on Final Order Cutoff. The Comic Source Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource #ComicBooks #ComicBookNews #TheComicSource 00:00 Hook, Intro and Housekeeping 03:22 G.I. JOE / Tomb Raider Crossover and #330 Sellout 06:03 DC Unveils SDCC 2026 Lineup 09:04 Skybound Announces SDCC Panels and Exclusives 10:59 Daniel Warren Johnson Launches Chainkata 12:20 Do A Powerbomb Black & White #1 Sells Out 13:12 Ignition Press Creator Wave and SDCC Pavilion Schedule 17:17 Bad Idea Block — WARBIRD, Planet Death and SDCC Tiki Party 20:13 Judge Dredd / Biker Mice from Mars Crossover 21:25 Ghost Machine Radioactive Revolution Contest and Geiger Exclusives 24:43 Oni Press Fort Psycho Comic in a Can 26:01 Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 First Look 26:54 Universal Monsters: Frankenstein Black & White Special 28:20 Circus of Bones: The Art of Mike Mignola 29:31 Zero Instance from Comixology Originals 30:56 Waypoint Kickstarter 32:21 What Hit 37:36 Prana Bestseller Top 10 44:02 Final Order Cutoff 49:04 Closing

Writer and actor Iman Vellani joins the show to talk about her life, career, and new Image Comics series Chachu. Vellani discusses the buildup to Chachu, her writing experience, her comic origins, jumping into the middle of comics, her career and comic guides, her path to Ms. Marvel, how Chachu came together, working with Tiny Onion, the appeal of the 1970s, the story's multigenerational side, figuring out scripting, putting the creative team together, the difference between writing superheroes versus creator-owned, turning influence into art, testing her imposter syndrome, whether she wants to keep writing comics, figuring out her life, and more.

Nikki is coming for the top of the ropes, folks! That's right! Cue the entrance music because Nikki Torres is back on this week's episode, and she's brought enough beer, books, and sass for everybody! On this episode, Bob, Steve, and Nikki discuss everything from comic books to bad horror movies, Disney musicals, wrestling, geese, and much more! Comics & Books: Fantastic Four #13, Batgirl #21, Poison Ivy #46, Andre the Giant: Life and Legend, Murder Book: A Graphic Memoir of a True Crime Obsession, Ice Planet Barbarians book series, Wrestle Heist #1-5, The Only Good Indians (novel), Buffalo Hunter Hunter (novel) Other Stuff: Send Help (movie), The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961 movie) The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Today Ernie is going into business for himself (not really) and talking aut DC's Supergirl full spoilers, and musing about X-Men 97 Season 2's explosive kickoff.Find me at LoreCon this September 26th & 27: https://loreconvention.com/

Dave, Alex, and Chris are back for a mid-year review of the best comics of the year so far. Like any art, it's subjective as we pick our three favorite comics, biggest surprise, weirdest comic, best graphic novel, and more! Best comics of the year….SO FAR Alex: Pick 3 series: Is Ted Ok? (Dave Chisholm) Fireborn (Franklin Jonas, Curt Pires, Patrick Mulholland) Sai: Dimensional Rivals (Peach Momoko, et al.) Pick a graphic novel or collection: Pig Wife (Abbey Luck) Biggest Surprise of the Year: Poison Ivy being elected Mayor of Gotham (G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara) The "Please Never End" Award: The Power Fantasy - Kieron Gillan Caspar Wijngaard Weirdest Comic: The Eye Collector (GMB Chomichuk, Jonathan Ball), shoutout to High Strangeness #5 from Daniel Noah/Christian Ward Dave: Pick 3 series: Absolute Batman Infernal Hulk Escape Pick a graphic novel or collection:  Memories of Giselle Biggest Surprise of the Year: Absolute Green Arrow The "Please Never End" Award: Exquisite Corpses Weirdest Comic: Red Roots Chris:  Pick 3 series: The Deadman Lobo White Sky Pick a graphic novel or collection: Gigs  Biggest Surprise of the Year: Death Fight Forever The "Please Never End" Award: Toxic Avenger Comics Weirdest Comic: The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre

The Bride of Frankenstein rises for Skybound. Shueisha has canceled its agreement to publish Marvel Manga. Image Comics opens next round of retailer appreciation nominations.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

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 juillet 2026 : The Karman Blade / Doom Patrol / Tales of WonderLe ProgrammeCOMICS - 06:06Une campagne pour soutenir - et sauver - Bliss EditionsBatman vs Superman ; un essai à venir à la rentréeÀ venir chez Delcourt : ThanksgivingBirdking tome 4 arrive aux HumanosD'orc parmi les nouveautés indé' d'UrbanBatman/Wonder Woman : la vérité sortira en fasciculeMichael Dialynas à l'honneur également chez UrbanZero Hour enfin réédité en PaperbackUrban annonce aussi son programme Nomad et ses LimitedUn coffret collector Absolute Batman arrive chez Urban ComicsPanini Comics publiera les crossovers Marvel/Godzilla cet automneFOCUS PULP'S - 1:11:10Minor Threats de Patton Oswalt s'offre une anthologie - 1:24:39That Texas Blood fait son retour chez Image Comics cet automneL'étrange projet Spawn ‘77 de Todd McFarlane et Mark SpearsEt si l'univers Marvel Ultimate revenait finalement ?C'est quoi, ce Machibura Joker ? TV - 1:59:20Enfin la bande-annonce de Batman : Caped Crusader saison 2Absolute Batman : une série animée à venir chez DC StudiosInvincible évidemment renouvelée pour une saison 6Deux séries animées Joker et Krypto annoncées chez DC StudiosGenndy Tartakovsky adapte Conan en série animéeCINEMA - 2:34:20Enfin un premier trailer pour Batman : Knightfall Part. 1Les Super Nanas s'offrent un reboot en animationSoutenez First Print - Podcast Comics de Référence sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, it is basically all about ABSOLUTE BATMAN.After DC Studios and Warner Bros. announced that an ABSOLUTE BATMAN animated series is in development, nearly every issue in the series saw a jump in sales. Issues #1, #2, #10, and #11 each recorded sales-volume increases of at least 100%, while first-print copies of ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1 are now selling for as much as $180 raw.Is this the beginning of another major market run, or are collectors chasing the announcement before we know anything about the series?For the Old Fart Rule, we head back to the black-and-white comics boom of 1986 with COLD-BLOODED CHAMELEON COMMANDOS #1 from Blackthorne Publishing. It has government experiments, mutated animals, martial arts, and absolutely no concern about how obvious the TMNT influence was.Our Underrated Books of the Week include:UNCANNY X-MEN #290, featuring one of Whilce Portacio's most memorable Storm covers, a major moment between Storm and Forge, and Portacio's final issue as the title's regular artist before helping launch Image Comics.LEGION OF SUBSTITUTE HEROES SPECIAL #1, a Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz superhero comedy starring some of the Legion's least impressive heroes, with raw copies still available for just a few dollars.Plus, Viewer Mail, a little Show & Tell, and new Member shoutouts.Become a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join

This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, writer Mark Russell joins the show to discuss The Forgotten Divine, his new graphic novel from Ahoy Comics, now available to back via Kickstarter. Russell digs into the inspirations behind the story, why he wanted to explore the appeal of cults from the inside out, and how the project ultimately became one of his most personal works yet. We also discuss creativity as a form of belief, and the challenges of telling a complete story in one sitting. 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 'Absolute Batman' is getting an animated series, with Scott Snyder serving as showrunner Marvel clears up confusion over 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1000's two main covers 'Daredevil' is a hit, gets #1-3 reprints with new 'Daredevil: Born Again' variant covers Eliot Rahal and Mattia Monaco launch buddy-crime comic 'Crimes Against Nature' at Image Who is Fox Mask Killer? New Exquisite Corpses series promises answers 'That Texas Blood' returns with new story arc 'Hell Comes to Allison Ranch' this September IDW Dark announces horror mystery 'You'll Never Leave This Place Alive' for October Vault announces time-traveling cryptid adventure ‘Project Perseus' launching this September EXCLUSIVE: David Dastmalchian's 'The Accessories' gives horror's forgotten sidekicks their own story Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Escape #8 (Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna) Venom #259 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez) Alex:​​ Is Ted OK? #5 (Dave Chisholm) Captain America #12 (Zdarsky, Schiti) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: In Your Skin #3 (Aditya Bidikar) Dave: The Eye Collector #1 (Jonathan Ball, GMB Chomichuk) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Absolute Martian Manhunter #12 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez) Dave: What If...? Secret Wars #1 (Alex Paknadel, CAFU) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Iron Man #7 (1:25 Dave Rapoza Variant) Alex: The Deadman #2 (Alex Eckman-Lawn variant) & The Mortal Thor #12 (Alex Ross) Interview: Mark Russell - The Forgotten Divine Ahoy Kickstarter Link.  The Forgotten Divine digs into why people are drawn to cults and belief systems. What was the starting point for you, and what did you want to understand or say about that impulse? Rodney feels like a very grounded, human entry point into a story that quickly spirals into something much bigger. How did you approach building him so readers stay with him even as things get more extreme? There's a real balance here between empathy and critique. You can understand why these characters believe what they do, even as things go off the rails. How do you walk that line without judging them or letting them off the hook? The preview pages have some striking bits of philosophy, like “the secret to happiness is low expectations.” How do those ideas emerge for you, and are they things you believe or more reflections of the characters' mindset? The idea that “where you are is who you are” feels especially loaded, almost like a commentary on class, fate, and identity. Was that always baked into the concept, or did it grow as you developed the story? When we glimpse the alien world, it feels almost overwhelming, with that massive eye and the intense color palette. What were your conversations like with Russ Braun in shaping how that world should feel versus how the “real” world reads? You've done a lot of satire, but this feels like it leans harder into psychological and emotional territory. Did this project push you in new directions as a writer? AHOY has built a reputation on smart, risk-taking books, and this is their first Kickstarter. How does that format change how you think about the book, if at all? The story seems to ask whether there's something real behind the visions or if belief itself is the point. How important was it to keep that tension alive rather than give clear answers? Fun one to close: If you started having Rodney's dreams tonight, what's the first sign you'd think, “Okay, I might actually be starting a cult”?

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking a look at two major comic launches that could reshape their respective universes. First up is Avengers: Armageddon #1 from Marvel Comics, written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar. Spinning out of One World Under Doom and Zdarsky's ongoing Captain America storyline, the event finds Thunderbolt Ross, now the Red Hulk, seizing control of Latveria and launching a campaign to impose his vision of order on the world. To stop him, an unprecedented alliance forms between the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Namor, and more. With the fate of the Marvel Universe hanging in the balance and promises of a dramatically transformed status quo when the dust settles, we are breaking down whether this event delivers the epic scale Marvel is aiming for. Then we turn to M.A.S.K. #1 from Skybound and Image Comics, written by Dan Watters with art by Pye Parr. The latest addition to the Energon Universe reintroduces Matt Trakker and the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand as a covert team armed with cutting-edge transforming technology. Standing in their way is Miles Mayhem and the forces of V.E.N.O.M., setting the stage for a globe-spanning conflict filled with espionage, advanced vehicles, and high-octane action. We are discussing whether this relaunch successfully modernizes a beloved franchise while staying true to its roots. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Avengers #MASK #Skybound #Marvel #NewComicBookDay

Exquisite Corpses spins off Fox Mask Killer. Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing pen new IDW horror series. Image Comics goes bananas for new series.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

In this first half of a two‑part deep dive, Tony revisits the explosive beginnings of Invincible, the groundbreaking adult animated superhero series created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video. Based on the Image Comics series he co‑created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, Invincible redefined what superhero storytelling could be—violent, vulnerable, and unafraid to interrogate legacy, identity, and the cost of power. This episode brings together three of the creative forces who shaped the show's emotional core: Steven Yeun (Mark Grayson / Invincible), J.K. Simmons (Nolan Grayson / Omni‑Man), and Robert Kirkman (Creator / Executive Producer). Steven Yeun reflects on what drew him to Mark: a teenager caught between expectation and self‑discovery.  J.K. Simmons dives into the layered psychology of Nolan Grayson, On What initially attracted him to the role Robert Kirkman breaks down the creative decisions on crafting heroes who feel distinct from their comic‑book counterparts SAVE 17% ON PLUS TO GET THIS EPISODE COMMERICIAL FREE

Today Ernie and Robo talk about Devil May Cry Season 2.Find me at LoreCon this September 26th & 27: https://loreconvention.com/

Today Ernie and Robo give their Spider-Man: Brand New Day breakdown.Find me at LoreCon this September 26th & 27: https://loreconvention.com/

The Three Amigos, and by that I mean Bob, John, and Steve, continue holding down the fort while Daddy Braccino learns the Facts of Life and Aaron repeatedly tries to steal the couch from Beyond the Gates. In this week's episode, we talk about Hulk, Greg Rucka, Wonder Woman, Memories of Giselle, Toy Story 5, Sweet Paprika, and much, much more! Comics: The Trillion Dollar Kid #1, Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika: Open for Business #1-5, Memories of Giselle OGN, Red Roots #3, The Eye Collector #1, Sorcerer Supreme #7, Batwoman #4, Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia OGN, Incredible Hulk #15-30, Infernal Hulk #1-5, Amazing Spider-Man #31 Other Stuff: The poetry of Megan Fox, Toy Story 5 (movie) The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Mike, Nick, and Brian each discuss a comic from the 2026 Eisner nominees for the IRCB Reading Challenge, Nick's Apple TV+ subscription, and what influence the Eisners has on their reading habits. Check out the 2026 IRCB Reading Challenge: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23718934-2026-reading-challenge---discussion-thread Story Graph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/92bfe182-4dc9-47ae-ad55-0ecf18ccdba2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:00:58 - Nick Shills for Apple - 10 hours NO LOOP 00:06:03 - Crownsville 00:19:49 - A Wizard of Earthsea 00:29:38 - Raised By Ghosts 00:38:04 - M1: Monster Racing League #1 00:41:08 - The Fourth Father 00:43:17 - Red Roots #3 00:50:53 - The Eisner's Discussion 01:00:35 - Wrap Producer: Mike RapinPost Production & Social Media: Kait Lamphere, Daniel MartinezEditor: Zander Riggs Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

Following their latest Friar Side Chat, the guys get back on the main line to discuss some Image Comics.

John Romita Jr's cover for Amazing Spider-Man #1000 is the latest comic book tempest in a teapot. Van Poelgeest and Bertram are reteaming for a new Image Comics series. That Texas Blood returns in September.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

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.

Content warning: If the title didn't tip you off, this book deals with sex -- in graphic, often hilarious ways. Consequently, we're slapping an Explicit label on this episode, for both language and subject matter. In this episode, we look ahead to Amazon's upcoming Sex Criminals streaming series with a look at Sex Criminals Vol. 1: One Weird Trick, by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, published by Image Comics! When Jon and Suzie hook up at a party, they discover that they both possess a unique gift: When they orgasm, time stops for seemingly everyone but them. When Jon proposes they use this power to steal from the bank he works at to save the library she works at, it seems like the perfect crime. But it turns out they're not the only ones with the ability to inhabit the frozen world Suzie calls The Quiet. Like, what's the deal with the woman known as Kegelface? Is Jon a little too good to be true? And can our modern-day Bonnie and Clyde evade the Sex Police long enough to pull off that crime of the century known as … The Comics Canon? Also in This Episode: Everyone's favorite porn search engine Kevin's newest crush The Fermata and Vox, by Nicholson Baker The Girl, the Gold Watch, and Everything Superior Foes of Spider-Man Richard Parker's The Score, by Darwyn Cooke Join us in two weeks as celebrate America's 250th birthday with a look at the first appearances of Captain America, Namor the Sub-Mariner, and the original Human Torch! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

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NEWS DC Solicitations September 2026 ‘Batman: Bad Seeds' livestream reveals new titles, solicitations, and Jim Lee art giveaway DC announces new Legion of Super-Heroes, Teen Titans, and Doom Patrol ongoing series DC reveals 'The Wonder War' Act 2 with 'Wonder Woman' #37 and Matriarch special DC unveils spring 2027 graphic novels and launches Compact Comics Adventures line Wes Craig returns Superman to his Golden Age roots in new DC Black Label series Marvel's Midnight Universe gets unified launch as all three titles arrive on October 7, and only those titles Marvel Solicits for September 2026 The Muppets make history in first ever Marvel Comics anniversary one-shot Marvel teases Deadpool vs. Punisher project with cryptic announcement Bullseye battles Nova, Star-Lord, and Jack of Hearts in 'Marvel Gold' '76 #1 Steve Orlando's 'Gambit: Gone' brings two Remy LeBeaus together this September Doctor Doom wages war on Hell in Marvel's 50-page splash-page epic Black Panther and Namor journey into Hell in new 'Doomed!' limited series Dan Panosian writes and draws 'Wolverine: Paradise' for Marvel this October 2026 Marvel's X-Men battle Xenomorphs in new 'Alien vs. X-Men' crossover Marvel launches 'Infernal Hulk vs. Wolverine' ahead of Hulk War event Marvel reveals new 'Avengers #1' covers and True Believers Blind Bag exclusives Marvel reveals new 'Amazing Spider-Man' #1000 covers and story details USA TODAY PLAY partners with Marvel for exclusive weekly Spider-Man comic series Patrick Horvath invites top creators into Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees for Halloween special IDW Dark announces new Smile and A Quiet Place comic book series Todd McFarlane's original 1977 Spawn design finally arrives in 'Spawn 77' Guillem March returns with creator-owned romantic thriller 'Ofiusa' this September Steve Skroce launches superhero meta-adventure Tales of Wonder at Skybound this September Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen launch dark fantasy series 'Crowbound' this September Christian Ward and Sami Kivelä explore the end of the world in Oni Press' new sci-fi thriller 'The Forever Home' Dark Horse announces 'Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight—Villains and Vignettes' anthology series Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Absolute Green Arrow #2 (Pornsak Pichetshote, Rafael Albuquerque) Memories of Giselle #1 (Katia Vecchio) Chris:​​ Gigs (Mark Mosedale, Si Smith) Lobo #4 (Skottie Young and Jorge Corona) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: Gigs (Mark Mosedale, Si Smith) Dave: Absolute Batman #21 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: Narco #4 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard) Dave: Blüdwire #1 (Paul Allor, Ermitis Blanco) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Superman #39 (Dan Mora) & Doomquest #2 (Alex Ross) Chris: Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man #1 (Maria Wolf variant) Interview: Joshua Williamson Creator Spotlight, plus we talk Iron Man, Wolf Man, Superman, and more! Career / Process You broke in around 2006, and you're now pushing close to two decades in comics. How has your approach to storytelling changed from those early years to now? You've been at this for nearly 20 years at this point. What's something you understand about comics today that you wish you knew when you started? You're writing across multiple major franchises right now. How do you shift your voice between something like Superman, Iron Man, and G.I. Joe? On top of all this, you wrote a story in Creepshow Vol. 4 #5 titled Artificial Ignorance. Was that a story you had in a drawer, or…how did that come to be? Superman / Superboy-Prime Superboy-Prime has always been a volatile character, but here he feels almost desperate to prove himself. How do you balance his edge with making him someone readers want to follow? With Manchester Black entering the picture, what excites you about putting those two characters in conflict specifically? Any Superman elements/tropes you want to touch? Iron Man You've said Tony Stark is one of your favorite characters. What's something about Tony that you feel hasn't been explored enough in past runs? Madame Masque and A.I.M. feel like they're operating at a higher level here. What makes them the right villains for this phase of the story? Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man Do you have a favorite Universal Monsters adaptation? Do you have any favorite werewolf stories? This feels like a very grounded, almost psychological take on the Wolf Man. What drew you to that angle? Is the when of this story important to the overall experience? What makes the Wolf Man a character worth revisiting right now? Rapid Fire Question Round (Stolen from Stephen Colbert so that a guest is “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? Depeche  Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Good day to you all, and welcome to Stace & Barry In The Morning! Strap in, 'cos we have a right delightful episode for you to tuck into. This month, Barry has not-so-secretly been training for the secret service in 007 First Light, Stacey has taken a trip to Widow's Bay and isn't sure she can ever leave, and Lego Batman proves a hit with our dynamic duo. All this, plus musical wizardry from Daniel Pemberton and John Williams, Barry shouts out Lost Fantasy from Image Comics, and Stacey is a tad sleep deprived and marginally delirious..! Grab a bowl of your favourite breakfast cereal and enjoy!

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.

Knicks in five, baby! Let's trash this place in the name of unity! The Talking Comics podcast is back, with Bob, John, and Steve hodling down the fort while Joey and Aaron continue to distance themselves from our insufferable shenanigans! On this week's episode, we discuss the first four episodes of X-Men '97: Season 2, Nazis in the snow, skater girls, MASK, and much more! Comics Discussed: Neverlanders OGN, Odin #2, Red Hulk #1-10, Wolverine: Road to Armageddon #3-4, Avengers: Armageddon #1, MASK #1, Absolute Catwoman #1, Captain Marvel: Dark Past #3, Skate Ali #1, Soul! The Connie Hawkins Story Other Stuff: X-Men '97 Seasion 2 (animated TV series), Disclosure Day (movie) The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Todd McFarlane is the president of Image Comics, creator of Spawn, and co-creator of Venom. Prior to co-founding Image Comics with six other superstar artists in the early 1990s, he had highly successful runs as an artist on The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Batman at Marvel and DC. He is also the owner of McFarlane Toys.Find out more about what Todd is up to here: https://mcfarlane.com/For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.comInstagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod TikTok: @riddelluminatiIntro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is WaitingIllustration: Roger RiddellAudio/Video Editing: Roger RiddellGlitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)Glitch Footage: Video Farm

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Tear down the barricades and get ready to sit courtside with John, Bob, and Steve as they celebrate the first arc of Kelly-Sue DeConnick and David Lopez's FML, eat cupcakes while discussing the Happy Death Day horror film series, become disappointed in the Power Rangers, and much, much more! Comic Books: Gatchaman #12-18, Power Rangers #1, Incredible Hulk #1-15, The Fall of the House of Slaughter #1, FML #8, It's Jeff: Brand New Week, Fantastic Four #12, Poison Ivy #45, Harley & Ivy: Life & Crime #6 Other Stuff: Happy Death Day (movie), Happy Death Day 2U (movie), Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (video game), Looney Tunes The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are stepping into the ring and charging into fantasy chaos with two standout new comic releases. First up is Wrestle Heist from Kyle Starks, who handles both writing and art, with colors by Vladimir Popov. This wild Image Comics series blends the spectacle of professional wrestling with the tension of a full-blown heist story as a former wrestler assembles a crew of performers wronged by a corrupt promoter to rob the biggest wrestling event of the year. Packed with body slams, betrayals, and sharp humor, Wrestle Heist delivers the energy of classic wrestling storytelling with the momentum of an action caper. Then we return to D'ORC #1 from creator Brett Bean, who handles both writing and art. This energetic fantasy adventure throws readers into a colorful world where orcs take center stage in a story packed with humor, action, and wildly expressive visuals. Bean flips classic fantasy expectations on their head while delivering a first issue full of personality and momentum, and we are discussing whether D'ORC stands out as one of the year's most unique new comics. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #DORC #WrestleHeist #Image #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking a look at two very different stories making waves in comics and streaming. First up is The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney Plus, the gritty new Marvel special starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle. Pulled back into a war he tried to leave behind, Castle finds himself facing old enemies, unfinished business, and one final mission soaked in violence and reckoning. We are breaking down whether Bernthal's return delivers the brutal intensity fans have been waiting for and how this story fits into Marvel's darker corner of the universe. Then we turn to If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 from Image Comics, written by Matthew Rosenberg and Mark Elijah Rosenberg with art by Andy MacDonald, colors by Francesco Segala, and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Set in a future where humanity is extinct and only the robots left behind remain, the story follows an animatronic Abraham Lincoln named Abe who begins questioning the empty routine of a machine-run world. Blending existential sci-fi and dark humor, the oversized debut explores what it means to keep searching for something more when everything else is gone. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #ThePunisher #IfDestructionBeOurLot #ImageComics #NewComicBookDay

A classic adventuring rogue returns to the pages of comics this week, as Simon Templar aka 'The Saint' returns. To talk about the character, the pulpy origins and its new modernisation are the Green Archer Comics crew and Simon Russell. From the origins of the character, its Public Domain details and the collaboration from all sides of the creative endeavour, its another fascinating look into the world of indie comics. All that and more great indie comics to check out, you'd be mad to miss it! Great stuff to check out: The Saint, The Saint Kickstarter, Meet the Tiger, Green Archer Comics, Mike Grell, Allan Liska, Benn Liska, Simon Russell, Noggin the Nog, Solomon Kane, Red Devil KS, Black Ink Comix, Comics Assemble, Super Kaiju Rock and Roll Derby Funtime Go, The Gods and Monsters of Headgrave, Escape, Image Comics, Murder Mouse, Razzberry, Red Sea Comics, Blood Type V,Ace: Every Dog Has Its Day, Chris Askam

Kenny Porter is a very busy comics creator! This week in Episode 748, we talk with him, who has had stories published by DC Comics, Image Comics, SEGA, and Top Cow, as well as Fearless from Scholastic and Barnstormers! from Insight Comics. If you visit your local comics shop, you are very likely to find at least two of his books there—The Schlub collected as a trade paperback from Image, and Superman: Father of Tomorrow from DC. Here's the description of that latter book: "In a corner of far-flung space, a world explodes. A lone rocket escapes the destruction and races through space, ultimately landing on a small farm in small-town Kansas. A kindly couple steps with trepidation toward the alien craft as the door opens. Out steps a man named Jor-El, the sole survivor of the planet Krypton! As Jor-El fits in to his new home, he realizes that he can help the world, not just with his newfound powers, but with his intellect as well. Witness how a Man of Steel and Science saves the world!" We talk about both books with Kenny as well as Operation: Iron Coffin, which is coming soon from IDW. You can check out his website at this link. If you haven't already been buying comics with his name on them, be sure to check them out after you listen to our fun conversation! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future! At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

Today Ernie and Robo talk about the X-Men 97 Season 2 Trailer and dive into what is DCBLACKOUT.

Mike and Paul are joined by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill to talk comics--old manga, Judge Dredd, and web comic/animator cool guy Alex Krokus--but more importantly: Henry and Rachel's latest comic Death To Pachuco from Image Comics! Find Death To Pachuco at your local comic shop ( https://findyourcomic.store/ ) or wherever digital Image Comics are sold! Read Gil Thorp right now! https://www.gocomics.com/gilthorp Follow Henry online: https://www.instagram.com/henryjbarajas/ https://bsky.app/profile/henrybarajas.bsky.social Latinx Press - https://buttondown.com/latinxpress Follow Rachel online: https://www.instagram.com/ohhhaeee/ https://bsky.app/profile/ohhhaeee.bsky.social Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:02:11 - City Hunter 00:10:17 - Sailor Moon 00:14:23 - Judge Dredd 00:21:50 - Talking To My Father's Ghost 00:27:31 - Discord Picks 00:27:57 - Cat's Eye 00:31:12 - Genius, Isolated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth 00:34:44 - Ichi The Witch Vol. 1 00:37:31 - Exquisite Corpses #13 00:39:24 - Death To Pachuco 01:06:58 - Wrap Producer: Mike RapinPost Production & Social Media: Kait Lamphere, Daniel MartinezProoflistener: Brian MurrayEditor: Zander Riggs Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

In the early ‘90s, DC Comics, facing a changing comics market with the rise of Image Comics and the popularization of the grim ‘n' gritty antihero, replaced the World's Finest team of Superman Clark Kent and Batman Bruce Wayne with upstart newcomers before ultimately restoring the heroes to their original roles and reaffirming their importance. We're spending the summer looking at these mega-epics, beginning with the “Death of Superman” arc. But once the senseless bloodbath is over and the Man of Steel and Doomsday are down for the count, we get to the real heart of the matter: “Funeral for a Friend,” in which superheroes, loved ones, and ordinary citizens of Metropolis alike must mourn the loss of their greatest hero and come to terms with living in a World Without a Superman. We'll look at the first half of the death and return of Superman, share opinions about the Triangle Era of Superman comics, and discuss the real-world media frenzy that fueled sales of Superman #75 (and the lack of said frenzy that made Adventures of Superman #500 the common dollar-bin find it is today).Discussed in this episode: Action Comics #684-686, Adventures of Superman #497-500, Superman #74-77, Superman: The Man of Steel #18-21, Justice League America #69, Superman: The Legacy #1, plus Newstime, an in-universe glossy magazine commemorating the event

This month's recent comic book reads episode spans major new #1 issues, British and European comics, manga, Kickstarter projects, and plenty of comic book discussion touching on publishers including DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Ignition Press, Tiny Onion, Bad Idea, Magnetic Press, Rebellion, and more. Leading this month's Top of the Stack is one of the year's biggest new launches, Absolute Green Arrow. Our discussion also dives into several other new releases, including Odin, Showdown, Inwards, The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the newest DC Next Level book, Barbara Gordon: Breakout. We also discuss Megalith, Shin Zero, Judge Dredd, 2000 AD, Captain America vs. Aliens, Fantastic Four, Mujina Into the Deep, and much more! 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.

June preorders for books shipping in August means I am back to work when most of these comics come out, which is sort of depressing. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:12 Intro 00:01:26 Listener Feedback 00:05:20 Next Phase catalog start 00:11:15 DC 00:34:50 Image 00:57:48 Panels catalog start 00:58:10 Panels Highlights 01:07:20 Marvel 01:10:30 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:17:56 Next Episode 01:21:43 Outros 01:22:15 Stingers Are the hottest new comic releases actually worth your money—or just clever marketing hype? If you've ever flipped through a previews catalog or scrolled new releases wondering what's truly worth buying, this episode breaks it down for you. Instead of wasting money on overhyped #1 issues or missing sleeper hits, you'll hear a real-world evaluation of upcoming comics, trends across publishers, and how collectors are deciding what actually earns a spot in their pull list. Learn how to spot promising new comic releases before they spike in popularity or value Avoid wasting money on overhyped titles that don't deliver on story or quality Get insider-style insights on June 2026's most talked-about books across DC, Marvel, and indie publishers Press play now to sharpen your comic-buying strategy and walk away with at least one title you'll feel confident adding to your next order.

It's a rare two-hander this week, folks! Aaron and Bob are holding down the fort while Joey earns his first Father of the Year Award, John transforms into a human car, and Steve is busy talking to Elijah Wood! What will Aaron and Bob discuss? You'll need to listen to find out! I bet it's comics! The discussion dolls into the complexities of comic book sales tracking, the impact of speculation on the market and a passionate discussion on the enduring importance of engaging storytelling and fostering new generations of readers. We also discussed our memorial Day weekend movie viewing recommendations, particularly how Bob chose patriotism while Aaron chose violence. Comic Books: World's Finest #51, Sorcerer Supreme #6, Batwoman #3, Murder Book OGN, Fantastic Four #11, Destination Kill #1 Other Stuff: Headshot (movie), Triple Threat (movie) The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In addition to discussing the new comics that are out this week, Doc and Friar have a pair of all-time Image Comics titles to break down.

Image Comics has been on a hot streak lately, so we're tackle some of the publisher's newest releases, along with a couple books that recently wrapped up their runs. We discuss recent Image titles including D'Orc, She-Spawn, White Sky, If Destruction Be Our Lot, The Royals, Narco, Red Roots, Fireborn, Lost Fantasy, plus final issue discussions for I Hate Fairyland and Sacrificers. Which of these new Image books do we think are worth adding to your pull list? We break down the hits, surprises, and books we'll be watching closely. 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.  

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NYT Bestselling comic writer and world builder, Joshua Williamson (DC K.O., Superman, The Flash,) joins me for a conversation reflecting on how he broke into comics, and going from indie creator superstar (Nailbiter, Birthright) to becoming one of the modern architects of DC Comics. We also talk about juggling an ambitious workload on current runs like G.I. Joe, Iron Man, and SupermanWatch the uncut video version of this episode on YouTubeLINKS: Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City LimitJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: 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 AND FOLLOW FOR MORE

From redefining comic book storytelling with “Spawn” to revolutionizing the toy industry, Todd McFarlane's creative journey is nothing short of legendary. In this episode, Todd shares the incredible story of how he built a global empire by breaking industry rules and trusting his vision. Todd dives into the challenges he faced while disrupting both the comic and toy industries, the lessons he learned as an entrepreneur, and the passion that drives his storytelling. He also opens up about the importance of perseverance, staying true to your creative instincts, and the mindset required to succeed in any venture. In this episode, Darius and Todd will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Todd McFarlane (02:04) Todd's Journey into Comic Books (08:03) The Birth of Image Comics (14:24) Challenges of Starting a New Venture (19:50) Reflections on Success and Independence (21:48) The Bold Move: Leaving Marvel for Independence (27:34) The Rise of Image Comics and Spawn (33:12) Navigating the Competitive Landscape of Art (39:21) The Impact of AI on the Creative Industry (44:49) The Power of Focus and Longevity (49:39) Navigating the Giants: Finding Your Niche (52:13) The Importance of Personality in Entrepreneurship (57:04) Embracing Fearlessness and Authenticity (1:01:03) Advocating for Yourself and Taking Risks Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book creator and entrepreneur best known for his work on “The Amazing Spider-Man” and as the creator of “Spawn.” A co-founder and President of Image Comics, he revolutionized the industry by championing creator-owned properties. Todd's “Spawn” debuted in 1992, selling a record 1.7 million copies and cementing his legacy as a visionary in comics and entertainment. Connect with Todd: Website: https://mcfarlane.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liketoddmcfarlane/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddmcfarlane/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.