Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Hickman

This week, we take a look at the epic finale of the Ultimate Universe in Marvel Comics' Ultimate Endgame! Listen as Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief CB Cebulski, Ultimates writer Deniz Camp, Ultimate Wolverine writer, Chris Condon, and Ultimate Spider-Man writer, Jonathan Hickman reflect on the past two years and share their experiences collaborating to bring this bold new vision of Marvel's heroes to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

The Cyclops solo series is finally here—and we're breaking it all down with series writer Alex Paknadel.We dive deep into Scott Summers' history, his complicated origin story, his relationship with Jean Grey, and how Mister Sinister has been pulling the strings—plus what readers can expect as Cyclops steps fully into the spotlight.

Consiglio dei Mysterio, Kingpin, Mister Negativo: praticamente una riunione di condominio del crimine.Ultimate Spiderman 21, scritto da Jonathan Hickman, disegnato da David Messina, edito da Panini Comics.

With the excitement around DC Comics KO, we turn the clock back to Marvel's own heavyweight showdown: Avengers vs. X-Men. In this episode, we revisit the 2012 blockbuster event by an all-star lineup: Jason Aaron, Brian Michael Bendis, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Jonathan Hickman, Frank Cho, John Romita Jr., Olivier Coipel, Adam Kubert, and Jim Cheung. What did we think when it first dropped? How does it read now, years later? Plus the new Darkness series from Top Cow and Void Rivals, GI Joe, and Transformers from Skybound and Image Comics. You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_r=1&_t=ZT-91jpy3DIireFacebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 and X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.  

Jeph Loeb on the podcast! Buckle in for this two hour deep dive into Nate Grey, Age of Apocalypse, and Marvel in the 90s!

We continue our dive into Jonathan Hickman's Avengers saga with Avengers #35 and New Avengers #24 (2014), as the truth finally comes out — the universe is dying, and Earth is the cause.In Avengers #35, stars go dark and cosmic forces move toward Earth while Sunspot begins assembling a new Avengers team, bringing together fractured heroes like Hyperion, Nightmask, Starbrand, and a broken Thor.In New Avengers #24, the Cabal spirals out of control. Namor turns to Doctor Doom and is rejected, Professor X is forced to beg Thanos for death, and Wakanda's last stand ends in devastating sacrifice. Behind it all, Doom begins quietly building a plan tied to the Multiverse and the Molecule Man.This is Hickman at his bleakest — cosmic collapse, impossible choices, and heroes crossing lines they can't return from.

For their first comic talk of 2026, Phillip and Eric break down the surprisingly good Marvel crossover, Aliens Vs. Avengers by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić. They discuss how it subverts the expectations of the cheap cash grab IP crossover, its exploration of the narrative themes Hickman gravitates towards, and how Alien: Earth is better than anyone gives it credit for.The Patrick H. Willems video essay on Hollywood franchises that inspired this episode.

Tyler and Konnery are joined by Jeronimo Moran and Jacob Padilla to cover the latest in the Pandoran franchise, "Avatar: Fire and Ash"! Together they discuss their experiences as college roommates, what long term friendship feels like, bad human dads in good Na'vi bodies, explore new facets of Pandora such as the gasbag Wind Traders and fearsome Munkwang, break down the film's numerous dynamic relationships (Varang and Quaritch, Jake Sully and Neytiri, Spider and everyone else in this movie), praise the epic battles, and are maybe finally converted by James Cameron's mythic vision in this Eywa-worshipping episode of The Friendchise Podcast! What's New: Tyler: Alien: Earth (Hulu) Jacob: Aliens vs Avengers by Jonathan Hickman, GOT MARRIED! Konnery: The First Berserker: Khazan (PS5), Traitors Season 4 (Peacock) Jeronimo: One Piece (Crunchyroll), I Live For This (YouTube) Plugs: Jeronimo: I Live For This with Trinity the Tuck https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuMxED0qm4BR9YJxKScXF2fBSmFX8qNoo Jacob: The Pencil in the Stone Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pencil-in-the-stone/id1702339742 Konnery: "A Holly Jolly Oneshot" with Dumb Friends and Dragons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYh-UY8sPMs Tyler: https://letterboxd.com/TyamiVice/   TikTok Threads Instagram Have a message for The Friendchise? Send an under-3 minute voice memo to: thefriendchisepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down the biggest fan theory attached to the four Avengers: Doomsday teaser drops: the “glitched timecode” numbers at the end of each teaser might be pointing to specific Avengers: Endgame time heist moments. We walk through how fans are lining those timestamps up with scenes tied to the Infinity Stones, why the Russo brothers calling Doomsday a direct follow-up to Endgame makes this theory feel plausible, and how all of it connects to incursions, Secret Wars, and Jonathan Hickman's Time Runs Out. We also touch on the idea that even if the codes are a stretch, the themes across the teasers (home, loss, and what gets left behind) might be the real clue.00:00 Intro: the biggest Doomsday theory so far and why the teaser “glitches” matter00:15 The core claim: the codes line up with Endgame time heist scenes tied to Infinity Stones00:24 Why this theory has traction: direct sequel talk, incursions, and the road to Secret Wars00:37 Timestamp #1: The Ancient One and Hulk, the Time Stone, and the “it'll be fine” assumption00:53 Timestamp #2: Avengers Tower, Loki chaos, and the Mind Stone plus Space Stone connection01:07 Timestamp #3: Thor and Rocket in Asgard, planning the Reality Stone grab01:10 Timestamp #4: Rocket and Ant-Man, space talk, and the Soul Stone discussion timing01:22 Bigger read: recurring themes of home, loss, and what's left standing after it's gone01:36 Comic corner: starting Hickman's Time Runs Out and why it matters for Secret Wars01:47 Why theories hit so hard: the fun of clue hunting and community pattern spotting02:00 Wrap-up: what listeners are seeing and what to watch for nextThe leading theory says the teaser timecode glitches can be mapped to Endgame time heist scenes that reference the Infinity Stones.The Endgame connection feels stronger because Doomsday is being framed as a story that depends on what happened there, not just a vague sequel.Incursions and multiverse collapse ideas make the “small choices turn into big consequences” angle feel very Marvel right now.Even if the codes do not hold up, the broader theme work across the teasers might be the more intentional thread.The fun factor is real: this is the kind of shared “clue board” energy fandom loves when Marvel marketing leans into it.“Let's talk about the biggest doomsday theory we got so far.”“A lot of us are out here to try to find patterns.”“I love this stuff. Man, this is so much fun.”If you enjoyed this breakdown, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a quick rating and review, and share this episode with #GeekFreaksHeadlines so more Marvel fans can jump into the theory talk.GeekFreaksPodcast.com (source of all news discussed on Geek Freaks Headlines)Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastWhat's your read on the Doomsday codes: smart breadcrumb trail, pure coincidence, or intentional vibes without a literal answer? Send in your theories, timestamps, and comic tie-ins you want us to cover on a future episode.Marvel, Avengers Doomsday, Avengers Endgame, Infinity Stones, Time Heist, Russo Brothers, Secret Wars, Time Runs Out, Incursions, Multiverse, MCU Theories, Marvel Teasers, Doctor Doom, Marvel News, Geek Freaks HeadlinesTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow Geek Freaks HeadlinesListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags

Se pensavate che il bagno delle signore fosse un posto tranquillo, non avete letto questo albo. Ultimate Spiderman 20, scritto da Jonathan Hickman, disegnato da David Messina, edito da Panini Comics.

Chris Claremont on the podcast! From his start as a gopher at Marvel Comics to the Doomsday tease—from Dark Phoenix Saga to his X-Treme X-Men run—we cover it ALL with the legend himself!

Ric Flair Cameos: These were going around recently so lets check in on Ric Flair's drunk cameos. IRL Streamers: A few recent car accidents between someone straight up crashing their car while streaming and Clavicular runs over a "stalker". These people do it on their stream. Also people in jail are living it up! Kate Beckinsale's Egg Story: Beckinsale was on Jimmy Kimmel's show rambling about daughter's boyfriend laying an egg. Was this an elaborate bit or is this some sort of psyop?! Also Doordash driver pepper sprays food THE BEAR!, FUCK YOU, WATCH THIS!, GUNS N ROSES!, YOU COULD BE MINE!, TERMINATOR 2!, JUDGEMENT DAY!, NO MIKE!, CHRISTMAS GIFTS!, BELATED!, FANTASTIC FOUR!, JONATHAN HICKMAN!, SECRET WARS!, HAWKEYE!, RIC FLAIR!, CAMEO!, WASTED!, 500 DOLLARS!, RIP OFF!, SLURRING!, BAR!, OLD!, WRESTLING!, DEATH!, WOO!, 6 7!, DISNEY!, ELEPHANT MAN!, HULK HOGAN!, WCW!, WWE!, WWF!, WEDDING!, FATHER'S DAY!, GRUMPY CAT!, NO EFFORT!, TO BE THE MAN!, YOU GOTTA BEAT THE MAN!, COVINO AND RICH!, TICKLESACK!, NO RESPONSE!, TOTS TURNT!, STREAMING AND DRIVING!< IRL STREAMERS!, CAR CRASH!, STALKER!, CLAVICULAR!, STALKER!, RUN OVER!, LOOKSMAXXING!, JAIL HACKS!, FOOD!, CONTRABAND!, CELL OVEN!, MAYO!, PIZZA!, PRISON!, SEASONING!, PRISON SHELF!, GUARDS!, HOOK UPS!, ALEXA!, APOLOGY!, 30 SECOND!, WAYMO!, HIDDEN IN TRUNK!, AI!, BUTT SNIFFING BANDIT!, JIMMY KIMMEL!, KATE BECKINSALE!, EGG!, YOLK!, TWO EGGS!, DRY!, WEIRD!, BIZARRE!, DOORDASH!, PEPPER SPRAY!, FOOD!, MESSING WITH FOOD!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Hang on to your seats, familia! A super-size 2 hour episode breaking down our top 10 of Marvel Legends in 2025...unfiltered!!!!

Let's breakdown the Doomsday trailer featuring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and JAMES MARSDEN! 

We're loading up Santa's sack with all the goodies like Aliens vs. Avengers by Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribić, and Ive Svorcina from Marvel and 20th Century Studios; Kyle Starks' Wrestle Heist; Uncivilized Comics and The Jungle and The Sickness a Manga-O-Rama featuring My Gorilla Family by Ichiro Iijima; Search and Destroy by Atsushi Kaneko; Fool Night by Kasumi Yasuda; and Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu; Mimi Pond's Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me and lots more!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Legendary X-Men writer Scott Lobdell breaks down Uncanny X-Men #341, one of the most beloved Christmas stories in X-Men history. Scott reveals how the issue came together, the iconic Cannonball vs. Gladiator fight, the mystery of Joseph—who he was originally supposed to be and how he suppressed Rogue's powers—and all the Easter eggs hidden throughout the issue.

Angel actress STEPHANIE ROMANOV swings by to discuss upcoming cons and the Buffy revival...will Lilah return?

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Aquaman 12 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus DC K.O.: Wonder Woman vs. Lobo 1 by Joelle Jones, Jason Howard, Cary Nord, Daniel Bayliss, Tamra Bonvillain Marvel End 2099 1 by Steve Orlando, Ibraim Roberson, Andrew Dalhouse Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow 36 by Nao Fuji ComiXology Devil's Luck: A Hailstone Story 1 by Rafael Scavone, Eduardo Ferigato Dark Horse Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man 1 by Mike Mignola, Jesse Lonergan IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 13 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Image Darkness 1 by Marc Silvestri, Ed Benes, Sal Regla, John Livesay, Batt, Arif Prianto Mad Cave Defenders of Earth: Dark Destiny 1 by Dan Didio, Alex Sanchez, Juancho! Our Soot-Stained Heart 1 by Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian, Ropemann Oni Shiver SuspenStories 2 1 by Ben Winters, Same Kivela, Michael Atiyeh George Northy, Dan McDaid, Michelle Madsen Melissa Flores, Leomacs, Inaki Azpiazu David Booher, Lukas Ketner, Nick Filardi OGN Countdown: Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures - The Training Sessions by Dave Scheidt, Andy Duggan, Daniel Jose Older, Dan Jackson New Adventures of Zootopia Vol 2: Better Zoogether Yojimbot Vol 2 by Sylvain Repos, Noiry Quincredible Vol 1: The Hero Within by Rodney Barnes, Selina Espiritu, Kelly Fitzpatrick Ballad of the Broken Heart by Stefano Cardoselli Cosmic Cadets Vol 2: Accused! by Ben Crane, Andy Alves, Priscilla Tramontano Additional Reviews: X-Factor Omnibus Vol 3 Totally Killer War Between Land and Sea ep 3 and 4 Amazing Digital Circus ep7 News: Superman/Spider-Man details, Event Horizon sequel by Christian Ward and Rob Carey, Omninews, Netflix adapting Torso with Zach Cregger, Diamond officially shutting down, Gaston solo movie Trailers: Supergirl, Lanterns teaser, Animal Farm, Street Fighter, Control: Resonant, SW: Fate of the Old Republic Comics Countdown (10 Dec 2025): Absolute Batman 15 by Scott Snyder, Jock, Frank Martin Assorted Crisis Events 7 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki, Jordie Bellaire Supergirl 8 by Sophie Campbell, Haining, Alex Guimaraes Our Soot-Stained Heart 1 by Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian, Ropemann Minor Arcana 12 by Jeff Lemire, Patricio Delpeche Ultimate Spider-Man 23 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, David Messina, Matt Wilson Geiger 19 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Action Comics 1093 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 13 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Medieval 2 by Neil Kleid, Alex Cormack

Most Wanted Marvel Legends! Top 5 Marvel Vs.Capcom X-Men Two-Packs!

For our last full-size episode of 2025, we wrap up our All My Xs miniseries on Marvel Comics' X-Men franchise with one of the big crossover events of the Jonathan Hickman era – The Hellfire Gala! The mutant nation of Krakoa makes its debut on the world stage with one hell of a coming-out party, filled with celebrity guests, fantastic costumes, behind-the-scenes intrigue and a truly out-of-this-world fireworks display! Can Emma Frost keep this star-studded affair on the rails? What's with Beast's heel turn? What the heck is Charles Xavier wearing? And can this story get past the velvet rope and into that social event of the season known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: ·       The Tom Stoppard of superhero comics ·       A truly baffling cameo ·       Great artists steal ·       Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy ·       Pluribus on Apple TV ·       The Mighty Nein on Amazon Prime Join us in two weeks – on Christmas Eve – for a fun mini-episode! Then, on Jan. 7, we discuss one of the best-reviewed books of 2025: Drome by Jesse Lonergan! 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!

PlayStation's X-Men: Mutant Academy dropped in 2000… and two decades later, we're still talking about it! We've got the game's producer, Jay Halderman, in the studio to answer every question we've held onto for 20+ years!

We're diving into Wiccan: Witches' Road by Wyatt Kennedy and artist Andy Pereira and breaking down Billy Kaplan's entire journey from Scarlet Witch's son to Emperor Hulkling's royal sorcerer. 

Jonathan Hickman's Ultimates arc concludes!Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #11 & 12Issue coverage begins at 20:30

Your heroes are joined by special guest Ethan Galis to discuss Aliens Vs. Avengers. In this episode we chat about the crazy concept, what makes this story so fun, and theories on what exactly happens. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

Zack, Dave, and Charlotte talk about what we’d most like to see from Hickman’s career in the future, and bemoan our favorite tv shows cancelled too soon. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2012 pt. 10 X-Men Legacy #1 to #3 Marvel NOW sample platter FF #1 to #2 Avengers #1 to #3 Punisher Max […] The post My Marvelous Year 2012 Variant E: Worst TV Show Endings, and Jonathan Hickman’s Future Plans appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

This episode was originally released in May 2024, as Ep. 427 Sanford Greene joins the show to talk about his new Marvel comic: Doom #1, a passion project and love letter to Marvel's top super villain and monarch. Sanford also talks about the comic scene in the Carolinas, his early career, finding influence from MF DOOM's music, co-writing with Jonathan Hickman, and what makes Dr. Doom one of the best characters of all time. He also gives an update on the return of Bitter Root!Watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel (Here)LINKS: Pre-order a shirt or hoodie from the new merch drop: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! 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!

We asked you to send in your boldest, spiciest, absolutely unfiltered hot takes — and wow, did you deliver. 

2014 was a turning point for Marvel — and Axel Alonso was right in the middle of it.In this archival conversation, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso sits down with me to break down exactly where the House of Ideas stood in 2014: the big swings, the new voices, the editorial gambles, and the seismic moves that were reshaping the entire line. We get into:The rise of the “All-New Marvel NOW!” eraHow Marvel was recruiting and developing its next wave of writers and artistsThe push toward diverse character spotlights like Kamala Khan, Miles Morales, and a newly elevated Carol DanversThe build-up toward Jonathan Hickman's Avengers mega-architecture and the early tremors leading to Secret Wars (2015)How editorial was navigating movies, TV, digital comics, and a rapidly changing readershipThe state of the X-Men and what Alonso could — and couldn't — say about their futureThe balance between legacy characters and new heroesMarvel's strategy for creator-owned-adjacent projects and keeping top talent in the foldIt's a sharp, candid snapshot of Marvel at a moment when everything was about to level up.If you love behind-the-scenes talk about how big superhero universes actually get made, this one is essential listening.

Your heroes return to Weyland-Yutani headquarters to read Aliens vs. Avengers. First Impressions is a spoiler-free shorter episode where we introduce which book we are reading and chat about our first impressions, including: The Bare Bones, Who this Comic for, and Judging a Book by Its Cover."In a future Earth ravaged by terror, the unstoppable Xenomorphs descend upon our planet, pitting the perfect organism against a world of superhumans. As the Avengers rise in defense, they face unimaginable loss as the gods of creation known as the Engineers set out to destroy what they made.What catastrophic events led to the fall of humanity and forced the Avengers to abandon their home planet? Which heroes will be first to fall, and which will be forever changed by the encounter with the Xenomorphs? Discover the answers as Hickman and Ribić weave a pulse-pounding saga where every choice could make the difference between survival or extinction."Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Absolute Batman 2025 Annual by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer James Harren, Dave Stewart Meredith McClaren Superman Red and Blue 2025 Special by Paul Dini, Mike Andolfo, Arif Prianto Michael Walsh Dan Abnett, Caitlin Yarsky, Alex Guimaraes Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey, Romulo Fajardo Jr Marvel Cloak or Dagger 1 by Justina Ireland, Lorenzo Tammetta, Andrew Dalhouse Expatriate X-Men 1 by Eve Ewing, Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo Marvel Rivals: King in Black by Paul Allor, Nico Leon, Dee Cunniffe Undeadpool 1 by Tim Seeley, Carlos Magno, Guru eFX X-Vengers 1 by Jason Loo, Sergio Davila, Aure Jimenez, Rain Beredo Marvel Zombies Red Band 1 by Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Jan Bazaldua, Erick Arciniega Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff Halloween Special 4 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dark Horse Synthetics 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Tony Parker Dynamite Cheetara World Breaker 1 by Nate Cosby, David Cousens, Roshan Kurichiyanil, Arancia Studio Disney Villains Maleficent Volume 2 1 by Paulina Ganucheau, Theo Stultz Supernatural 1 by Greg Pak, Eder Messias, Thyago Brando IDW Godzilla vs. America: Kansas City 1 by Buster Moody, Ludwig Olimbo Freddie E. Williams II, Buster Moody, Andrew Dalhouse Kyle Strahm, Jake Smith, Valentina Pinto Kyle Strahm, Baldemar Rivas, Heather Breckel Return to Sleepy Hollow 1 by Casey Gilly, Savanna Mayer, Dearbhla Kelly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2025 by Kenny Porter, Michael Shelfer, Maria Keane, Ronda Pattison Mad Cave Dick Tracy Halloween Special 1 by Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Chantelle Cermak, Emiliana Pinna, Mark Englert, Warnia Sahadewa Oni Cult of Lamb: Schism Special 1 by Alex Paknadel, Troy Little Vault Barbaric: The Black Knight 1 by Michael Moreci, Guilherme Balbi, Fabi Marques OGN Countdown: Indoor Kid by Mat Heagerty, Lisa DuBois-Thompson Paw and Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist by Jason Platt Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics by Renee LaTulippe, Chuck Gonzales Night Chef: An Epic Tale of Friendship With a Side of Deliciousness by Mika Song Red Threads by ila Nguyen-Hayama Three Thieves: The Captive Prince vol 3 by Scott Chantler Rhiannon by Kiara Brinkman by Sean Chiki Additional Reviews: Jessica Jones by Kelly Thompson, Mattia de Iulis Hulk Gray It: Welcome to Derry ep2 Hazbin Hotel S2 ½ Frozen Operation Puffin (Lego Special) Twisted Wonderland Shelby Oaks Smile Sunny Side Down News: Top 50 sales October 2025, Sebastian O by Morrison returning to Vertigo, new Sorcerer Supreme announced, Southern Bastards optioned for Hulu, two more seasons of King of the Hill coming, Marvel event Armageddon coming from Chip Z, Mummy 4 incoming, 2029 release date for K-Pop Demon Hunters 2. Mechwest picked up by a studio Trailers: Stranger Things, 7cream, Man on the Inside s2, Seven Dials Comics Countdown (29 Oct 2025): Absolute Batman Annual 2025 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer; James Harren, Dave Stewart; Meredith McClaren Feral 17 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Radiant Black 38 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Marcelo Costa, Rod Fernandes Superman Red and Blue Special 2025 Paul Dini, Mike Andolfo, Arif Prianto; Michael Walsh; Dan Abnett, Caitlin Yarsky, Alex Guimaraes; Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey, Romulo Fajardo Jr Imperial 4 by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello, Federico Vicentini, Federico Blee Mortal Thor 3 by Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth Runaways 5 by Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande, Roberta Ingranata, Dee Cunniffe TMNT 2025 Annual by by Kenny Porter, Michael Shelfer, Maria Keane, Ronda Pattison Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six 3 by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Travis Hymel, Bill Crabtree Dick Tracy Halloween Special by Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Chantelle Cermak, Emiliana Pinna, Mark Englert, Warnia Sahadewa  

Brett and EvilJeff (two gays) have their SCREAM 7 trailer reaction! Sidney Prescott is back! Plus, we talk IKWYDLS (I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER) (2025) and IT: WELCOME TO DERRY. We rave about Netflix's BOOTS. X-MEN's AGE OF REVELATION continues. And, Jonathan Hickman's IMPERIAL shakes up Marvel Cosmic!

We have gone rouge as we freestyle our way through a wide-ranging conversation on comic books that we have been reading including Imperial by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello & Frederick Vincentini, Garth Ennis comics including Preacher and The Boys, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast, Superman: the Kryptonite Spectrum, Shredder, Wonder Woman, Sleep and Kill All Immortals. Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, IDW, Dark Horse Comics, Dynamite Entertainment.  You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_t=ZT-90qNuOHxG0L&_r=1 , Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 and X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.  

It's the infamous 5th Wednesday of a comic release month meaning slim pickings for books but the comics still hit hard! Absolute Batman delivered its annual to high audience approval and Jonathan Hickman wraps up his Imperial storyline.(00:00) The Rundown(04:00) Absolute Batman Annual Review(11:47) Imperial #4 Review(15:19) Marvel & DC 2026 Lookahead(30:19) Next Week's Pulls#Comics #Comicbooks #Batman #AbsoluteBatman #Marvel #DC

Buckle up. You submitted your X-Men hot takes and Dayspring answers them...and spilling some tea for X-Men '97 season 2 and Marvel Legends!

Depuis la sortie d'Absolute Batman, Nick Dragotta est certainement devenu l'un des artistes les plus en vue des comics mainstream (de super-héros). Ce qui n'est certainement pas démérité, mais le dessinateur impressionne depuis bien plus longtemps, ne serait-ce que pour sa grande fresque East of West, réalisée aux côtés de Jonathan Hickman, ou même Ghost Cage, un court récit certes un peu décousu, mais fascinant graphiquement. À l'occasion de son passage récent en France (pour la Rentrée des Comics d'Album Comics), nous avons pris nos micros et nous sommes posés aux côtés de Nick Dragotta pour lui poser quelques questions. Nick Dragotta débarque sur First Print !Une interview qui revient sur les débuts de sa carrière et sa conception du dessin et de son apprentissage, pour aller jusqu'à ses projets en cours avec Absolute Batman. Nous avons fait du mieux possible dans le temps qui nous était imparti et espérons que le résultat vous plaira. N'hésitez pas à partager et commenter cette interview si c'est le cas, et si vous préférez l'écrit et le français, l'interview est à retrouver dans ce format sur Comicsblog.fr.Commandez East of West Tome 1 à ce lien !Commandez Absolute Batman Tome 1 à ce lien !Soutenez First Print - Votre podcast comics (& BD) préféré sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC D.C. K.O. 1 by Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Amazing Spider-Man: Torn 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Pere Perez, Guru eFX Amazing X-Men 1 by Jed MacKay, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson Binary 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Giada Belviso, Rachelle Rosenberg Imperial War: Imperial Guardians 1 by Dan Abnett, Jonathan Hickman, Luca Maresca, Cory Smith, Wayne Faucher, Espen Grundetjern Laura Kinney: Sabretooth 1 by Erica Schultz, Valentina Pinti, Rachelle Rosenberg Longshots 1 by Gerry Duggan, Jonathan Hickman, Alan Robinson, Yen Nitro Marvel Black, White, and Blood and Guts 1 by Al Ewing, Kev Walker G. Willow Wilson, Dev Pramanik Chris Condon, Claire Roe, Dee Cunniffe Marvel Knights Punisher 1 by Jimmy Palmiotti, Dan Panosian, Dean White Return to Planet Hulk 1 by Greg Pak, Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz, Roberto Poggi, Oren Junior, Chris Sotomayor Strange Tales 1 by Jeremy Whitley, Bayleigh Underwood, Jim Campbell World of Revelation 1 by Al Ewing, Agustin Alessio Steve Foxe, Jesus Merino, Wil Quintana Ryan North, Adam Szalowski, Cris Peter Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff Halloween Special Boom Last Day of H P Lovecraft 1 by Romuald Giulivo, Jakub Rebelk Expanse: A Little Death 1 by Andy Diggle, Wes Chatham, Francesco Pisa, Valentina Pinto Dark Horse Guy in the Chair 1 by Hannah Rose May, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Guillermo Sanna, Dearbhla Kelly Red Book 1 by James Tynion IV, Michael Avon Oeming Dynamite Harley Quinn x Elvira 1 by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Juan Samu, Walter Pereyra Image Death to Pachuco 1 by Henry Barajas, Rachel Merrill, Lee Loughridge Creepshow Special by Dan Watters, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Andres Mossa Transformers 25 by Robert Kirkman, Dan Mora, Mike Spicer Mad Cave Temporal 1 by Stephanie Williams, Asiah Fulmore, DJ Chavis Oni High Strangeness 1 by Daniel Noah, Chris Condon, Dave Chisholm Titan Little Nightmares: Descent to Nowhere 1 by Lonnie Nadler, Dennis Menheere OGN Countdown: Expecting the Unexpected by Ronda Rousey, Mike Deodato, Marco Lesko Xero by Vaho, Felipe Flores Last Session Vol 2: Rerolled by Jasmine Walls, Dozerdraws Order of the Night Jay Vol 2: River Rises by Jonathan Schnapp Dead Acre Vol 1: Black Badge by Cullen Bunn, Rhett Bruno, Jaime Castle, Riley Brown, Fares Maese Carmilla Vol 3: The Eternal by Amy Chu, Soo Lee Scarlet Ship by Claire Grimond, Leo Verrier Ten-Ton Titan Terrier by David Pepose, Ornella Greco, Justin Birch, Tim Daniel T.S. Hullabaloo by Zack Rosenberg, Victor Fuste, Sarah Turner Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen My Sister the Werebeast by Alina Tysoe Additional Reviews: Helluva Boss s1 and s2 Tron: Ares News: NYCC, FCBD survival, DC Anti-AI, Nightmare before Christmas, Oceans Prequel, Stranger Things s5 episode lengths, Glitch picks up another show, X announcements, DC Next Level, Williamson on LoSH and Iron Man, Swamp Thing is Killing the Children, Ahmed Best Star Wars, Dungeons of Doom, Tangled reboot, more Long Box of Horror 2025 Part 2: Ray x Maximum Clonage Trailers: Sunny Side Down, Game of Thrones: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Wonder Man, Invincible s4, Jurassic Park: Chaos Theory final season, Send Help Comics Countdown (08 Oct 2025): Absolute Batman 13 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin Superman: Kryptonite Spectrum 3 by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran DC K.O. 1 by Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Alejandro Sanchez Sacrificers 16 by Rick Remender, Max Fiumara, Dave McCaig Farmhand 26 by Rob Guillory, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Everything Dead & Dying 2 by Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips, Pip Martin Event Horizon: Dark Descent 2 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin Supergirl 6 by Sophie Campbell, Rosi Kampe, Tamra Bonvillain Harley Quinn x Elvira 1 by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Juan Samu, Walter Pereyra Masterminds 2 by Zack Kaplan, Stephen Thompson, Thiago Rocha  

In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, writer B. Clay Moore reflects on his early years as the marketing director at Image Comics during the early 2000s — a pivotal era when the company was reinventing itself around a new wave of creator-owned talent.Moore discusses working behind the scenes with emerging voices like Rick Remender and Jonathan Hickman, and how Image's independent spirit encouraged creators to take bold storytelling risks that reshaped the comics landscape. Moore also dives into the creation of his breakout series Hawaiian Dick, co-created with artist Steven Griffin — a genre-blending mix of crime noir, tiki-era cool, and supernatural mystery that became a critical and cult favorite for Image. He shares how the concept was born, how he and Griffin developed its striking visual tone, and how the book stood out in an industry dominated by superhero titles.The discussion rounds out with Moore recalling his collaboration with Tony Harris at DC Comics on the acclaimed JSA: The Liberty Files — a gritty espionage reimagining of the Justice Society set during World War II — and their later follow-up project, The Whistling Skull, a pulpy, post-war adventure that expanded their unique corner of the DC Universe.Part 2 airs tomorrow, covering more on Moore's creative process, later volumes of Hawaiian Dick, and his perspective on the modern state of creator-owned comics.

It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! These Jamokes got frickin' cats in their pockets! Silence pervades, and is lauded for it. We attempt to solve both the Alpha and Omega, which mostly results in a really tall Darkseid. But if you just apply the Supergods rule, it's all good. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:23:30 Pick of the Week:00:01:50 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #321 Comics:00:12:46 - DC K.O. #100:18:29 - Marvel Knights: The Punisher #100:24:30 - The Avengers #787 (31)00:33:14 - Death to Pachuco #100:37:27 - Transformers #2500:41:24 - Farmhand #2600:46:53 - Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #900:49:08 - Red Book #1 Patron Pick:00:53:14 - Conan the Barbarian #25 Patron Thanks:01:03:49 - Todd Listener Mail:01:07:16 - David E. from San Francisco, California asks whether DC or Marvel is currently boasting the best stable of artists.01:13:37 - Greag B. from Ann Arbor, Michigan asks who loses. Tom King or Jonathan Hickman? So we work with that. Brought To You By: Found Banking – This episode is sponsored by Found Banking. Join the thousands of small business owners who have streamlined their finances. iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got TWENTY THREE designs! Music:“Enjoy the Silence”No Use for a Name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The X-Men '97 season 2 trailer is here! Let's discuss in DETAIL! Adventures of Cyclops & Phoenix! Rise of Apocalypse! Polaris! Kid Omega! Lady Deathstrike! X-Factor! There is SO MUCH to discuss!

Askani'son RETURNS and we discuss the state of Jean Grey in 2025!

Age of Revelation HATH BEGUN! Let's break down what we know so far. Covering Heir of Apocalypse; Age of Revelation issue 0; X-Men issue 22; and Age of Revelation Overture!

On this episode of the Major Issues Podcast, we explore Jonathan Hickman and Stefano Caselli's Ultimates, the crown jewel of Marvel's new Ultimate Universe (Earth 6160). This is not your classic Avengers lineup. Iron Lad, Thor, Wasp, and Captain America come together under extraordinary circumstances, while the shadow of Reed Richards, now the infamous Doom, looms large over everything. We dig into how Hickman redefines Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the bold political themes shaping their mission, and why Reed's transformation into Doom makes him one of the most compelling threats in the entire Ultimate line. What sets these Ultimates apart? How does Doom's presence change the game for the whole universe? We break it all down with curiosity, excitement, and a true love of superhero storytelling. Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree

On today's episode we discuss New X-Men #125 PLUS the legendary Uncanny X-Men 152 where Storm/Emma swap bodies!

It's been twenty years since X-MEN LEGENDS II was released! Power of X-Men host Dayspring sits down with Video Game Director Dan Vondrak to discuss what it was like to develop X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse! How soon did the game go into development following the first entry? What did the story originally look like? How was it like to bring Archangel to the game? Why were Psylocke and Emma cut from the game? Who was originally suppose to be playable? And...most importantly...what would X-Men Legends III have looked like? Strap in, True Believers! This is a special episode you don't want to miss!

On today's episode, I talk to comic artist Nick Dragotta. Originally from Cape May, NJ, Nick came to prominence working on Fantastic Four with Jonathan Hickman, which then led to their incredible creator-owned work East of West. Beyond this, Nick has done the art for a number of great books including X-Statix, wrote and drew his own book Ghost Cage, and co-created the character America Chavez. Most recently, it was announced that Nick will do the art for the final arc of Once Upon a Time at the End of the World, while he continues to draw the fantastic Absolute Batman! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

We're BACK in the Age of Apocalypse...how did it survive? Is that REALLY [SPOILER] at the end? Let's break it all down!