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The hosts are not lost, but deep into DC Comics' Legion of Super-Heroes! Special guest Raj returns as we discuss the classic Legion Lost by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art primarily by Olivier Coipel.In addition, we talk about the brand-new Legion of Super-Heroes #1 from DC Comics' Next Level line by writer Joshua Williamson and artist Hayden Sherman. Long Live the Legion!You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
Featuring: Batman – Bad Seeds, What If…X-Men, Hammerfist, ROM, Raise the Bar, Coyote vs. Acme, Black Tower: Raven Conspiracy, Denver, Yellow Mirror, Tomb of Apocalypse Weekly Reviews: DC Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset 1 by Matt Fraction, G. Willow Wilson, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn, Tomeu Morey Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy 1 by Ram V, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer Next Level: One Shot 1 by Gerry Duggan, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire Poison Ivy 47 by G. Willow Wilson, Leandro Fernandez, Arif Prianto Marvel Tomb of Apocalypse 1 by Ashley Allen, Domenica Carbone, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo What If…? X-Men (Cassandra Nova Killed Charles Xavier) 1 by Ashley Allen, Sumit Kumar, Sonia Oback Archie Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Betty and Veronica Fashion Pages Boom Hellraiser Facsimile Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin 1 by R.L. Stine, Matthew Dunn, Pippa Bowland Image Hammerfist 1 by Rick Remender, Steve Epting, Matt Hollingsworth M.A.S.K. Origins 1 by Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Andrea Milana, Lee Loughridge ROM Special 1 by Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici, Matheus Lopes Witchblade/Vampirella 1 by Marguerite Bennett, Laura Braga, Gibran Ferdian Mad Cave Denver 1 by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Pier Brito OGN Countdown Boxcar Children: The Graphic Novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Meika Hashimoto, Giovanni Abeille Books, Iced Coffee, and a Side of Dragons by Amanda Lovelace, Raquel Trave Queens of the Crypt by Dom & INk Avatar Legends: Master of the Elements by Meredith McClaren, Amy Chu, Kelly Matthews, Nichole Matthews, Brandon Hoang, BellBessa, C.E. Chant, David Booher, Bailie Rosenlund, Cris Peter, Benjamin Wilgus, Xanthe Bouma, Adele Matera, Rachel Silverstein, Cait May, Dave Scheidt, Ingrid Kan Primal Hunter by Zogarth, Unoday Studio Battle in the Flower Gardens by Eduardo Medeiros Battlepug: Cosmic Doggyssey by Mike Norton Go-Man vs. the Star Dragon by Hamish Steele Raise the Bar by Fernanda Frick H. TV Yellow Mirror (Simpsons) Movies Coyote vs. Acme Additional Reviews: Ready or Not 2 Lanterns ep2 Backrooms: Everything Must Go News: Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, Buffy/Angel/Firefly indefinitely delayed, ComiXology updates, IDW comic truck disaster Trailers: Get Jiro, Sweetpea s2, Wildwood Comics Countdown (26 August 2026): Absolute Wonder Woman 23 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Hammerfist 1 by Rick Remender, Steve Epting, Matt Hollingsworth Dog Tag 4 by Mark Russell, P.J. Holden, J.P. Jordan Flash 36 by Ryan North, Gavin Guidry, Adriano Lucas Absolute Catwoman 3 by Che Grayson, Scott Snyder, Bengal, Giovanna Niro Superman 41 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Ulises Arreola Operation: Iron Coffin 2 by Kenny Porter, Tyrell Cannon Zatanna 5 by Jamal Campbell, Andrew Dalhouse Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man 3 by Gail Simone, Elisa Romboli, Iolanda Zandardino Amazing Spider-Man 35 by Joe Kelly, Francesco Manna, David Curiel
This week, Eisner Award-winning writer Saladin Ahmed joins the AIPT Comics podcast to talk about three very different heroes currently occupying his writing desk: Cheetara, Wolverine, and Bishop.With ThunderCats: Cheetara launching September 9, Ahmed discusses taking one of Third Earth's most mysterious heroes into her own ongoing series, the troubling visions that challenge what she knows about ThunderCats history, working with artist Andrea Arcari, and the freedom Dynamite has given him to push and reshape the mythology.The conversation also returns to the X-Men universe, where Ahmed's working on Wolverine and Bishop. We dig into where both characters currently stand, the distinct challenges of writing two veteran mutants, and what Ahmed is building toward in each series.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!NEWSIndiana Jones hunts Marvel's greatest artifacts in new variant coversBatman vs. Absolute Batman: DC reveals its big Batman Day 2026 specialBoom-Boom takes charge as Marvel announces ‘Fugitive X-Force' #1Curt Pires and Jok unleash time-traveling monsters in ‘Creature Corps'Our Top Books of the Week:Dave:The Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman)Superman: The Stranger (Wes Craig)Alex:The Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman)Crowbound #1 (Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Captain America #15 (Zdarsky, Schiti)Dave: Doom Patrol #1 (Darcy Van Polgeest, Nico Henrichon)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The Forever Home #1 (Christian Ward, Sami Kivelä)Dave: Six of Us #1 (Tom King, Gabriel Hernández Walta)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Cat #14 (Josemaria Casanovas)Alex: The Karman Blade #1 (Ian Bertram)Interview: Saladin Ahmed - ThunderCats: Cheetara (FOC August 10, out September 2)1. Cheetara has always been one of the more mysterious ThunderCats because of her visions. What excited you about making those visions the engine of an ongoing series rather than just a supporting trait?2. The solicitation mentions voices that contradict the Book of Omens and even praise the Mu'Tants. Were you interested in exploring how faith or certainty can be challenged when someone suddenly has conflicting truths?3. One thing I've always liked about Cheetara is that she's often the calmest person in the room while everyone else is reacting emotionally. How did you approach giving her an internal journey that still feels true to that personality?4. This is your first project with Dynamite and your first time writing ThunderCats. What surprised you most once you started digging into the mythology? Was there a corner of the universe you found yourself unexpectedly fascinated by?5. Andrea Ancari is relatively new to American readers. What did you see in his storytelling that made him the right artist for a book balancing action, visions, and psychological mystery?6. ThunderCats has existed across cartoons, comics, and multiple reinterpretations over decades. Were there specific versions of Cheetara you found yourself drawing inspiration from, or did you intentionally try to build your own voice for her?Wolverine / X-Men questions1. One thing I've really enjoyed in your Wolverine run is seeing Logan genuinely vulnerable again. Between the broken claws and now the healing factor failing, what opportunities does a weakened Wolverine create that an invincible Wolverine simply can't?2. Wolverine #21 was almost a bottle episode, with Logan and Nightcrawler just trying to relax before everything goes wrong. How important are those quieter character issues when you're writing someone who's usually defined by violence?3. Julius Ohta has become a fantastic collaborator on the series. Are there moments where his storytelling or acting has changed the way you approached later scripts?Bishop / X-office questionWith both Wolverine and Bishop, you've been working inside a very interconnected X-Men line. How much collaboration happens behind the scenes? Bonus fun questionYou've now written everything from Miles Morales to Wolverine, Daredevil, and now Cheetara. Is there a dream character or franchise that still sits on your bucket list where, if the phone rang tomorrow, you'd immediately say yes?
Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:19 - ComiXology Top 10 0:15:31 - Batman #13 (LGY 941) (Matt Fraction and Matteo Scalera) 0:29:40 - Batgirl #23 (LGY #228) (Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa) 0:39:43 - Absolute Superman #23 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra) 0:56:26 - Absolute Green Lantern #18 (Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay) 1:05:37 - The Deadman #4 (W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo) 1:16:51 - The Doom Patrol #1 (Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko Henrichon) 1:34:59 - Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman) 2:01:21 - Supergirl: Survive #4 (Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan and Rod Reis) 2:10:13 - Superman: The Stranger #1 (Wes Craig) 2:28:58 - Supergirl #4 (1996) 2:44:36 - PATREON: The Last God #5 2:56:40 - Best art, cover and books of the week. patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz
It's a massive First Issue-O-Rama thanks to DC dropping a ton of number ones this week. Jason's back and we dive right into The Doom Patrol by Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko Henrichon; Superman: The Stranger by Wes Craig and Jason Wordie; Legion of Super-Heroes by Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, and Tamra Bonvillain; Next Level: One Shotby Gerry Duggan, Fernando Blanco, and Jordie Bellaire; and quick check on Teen Titans by Kyle Higgins, Daniele Di Nicuolo, and Marcelo Costa! Not to be left out there's also Oni's new Archie by Ben H. Winters, Fábio Moon, and Jason Wordie; and Sicko by Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna, and Amanda Grazini from Ignition Press! Plus, some more Bad Seeds with chapters from Batman and Batgirl; Arcadia by Roy Miranda, Inaki Miranda, and Eva de la Cruz; Jim Woodring's Quacky; Chiisakobee by Minetaro Mochizuki; Dash Shaw's Like Swimmers; and lots more!
Jace and Rocky break down all 13 DC releases for the week of September 2, 2026. Batgirl #23 finds Cassandra Cain racing through a Gotham overrun by the Parliament of Trees while badly injured herself, determined to get a poisoned girl to the antidote that can save her life. Rather than advancing the larger Bad Seeds plot, the tie-in keeps the focus on Cassandra and her supporting cast, making the event feel more like the backdrop for a Batgirl story than an interruption of one. Batman #13 has Batman fighting his way through the GCPD to confront Vandal Savage, but the detour into Bad Seeds largely puts Matt Fraction's ongoing Batman story on hold. There are entertaining moments of Batman tearing through corrupt officers and demanding they do better for Gotham, but very little actually happens and the momentum from the previous issue's mystery is left waiting for the crossover to get out of the way. JSA #23 jumps into the largely unexplored years after the Justice Society was forced out of public life, with Wildcat, Hourman and Doctor Mid-Nite recruited for a secret Cold War mission behind enemy lines. The period setting and espionage premise immediately feel like a natural fit for the JSA, delivering one of the strongest issues of the run just as the series is approaching its end. 100 Bullets: The U.S. of Anger #3 remains frustratingly difficult to decipher three issues in, even for Rocky as a reader of the original 100 Bullets. The anger and division suggested by the title are certainly present, and the two hate-spewing podcasters provide one of the issue's more recognizable ideas, but neither Jace nor Rocky can determine what Brian Azzarello ultimately wants the story to say. Absolute Green Lantern #18 sees Simon Baz and Agent Zero finally escape the strange space where they have both been trapped and emerge in front of Cameron Chase, who appears to know exactly what has been happening. After eighteen issues of deliberately opaque mythology surrounding the Absolute Spectrum, Manhunters and its different colors and concepts, Chase's promise that "now we get the answers" offers the clearest indication yet that the series may finally start bringing its mysteries together. Absolute Superman #23 brings Superman's relentless pursuit of Brainiac into conflict with Toyman and forces his absolute belief in the sanctity of life into one of its most difficult tests yet. Jason Aaron continues pushing a young Superman who believes he must save absolutely everyone, suggesting that his refusal to accept his own limitations may eventually become as dangerous to him as any villain he faces. Batman/Superman: World's Finest — World's Weirdest #1 pulls Batman and Superman into the wonderfully bizarre world of Weird Al Yankovic in a whimsical story built around a surprisingly sincere message: be yourself, be true to yourself and embrace whatever makes you weird. It's far more fantastical than the type of story Jace usually gravitates toward, but the humor, artwork and genuine Weird Al sensibility make the concept work. Legion of Super-Heroes #1 begins with R.J. Brande's dream of bringing young heroes from across the galaxy together surviving his apparent murder as Brainiac 5 and Matter-Eater Lad investigate what happened to him. Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman reinvent the Legion from the ground up while retaining recognizable pieces of its history, including Lightning Lad's love of ancient Superboy comics, and use the mystery surrounding Brande to begin bringing this new generation together. Supergirl: Survived #4 has Kara and a young Kal-El spending much of the issue discovering what their Kryptonian powers can do beneath a yellow sun before encountering Brainiac 5, who may provide the means to finally continue their journey toward Earth. The story is heavily decompressed, but the relationship between Kara and Kal remains its strength while the increasingly unexpected assortment of DC concepts continues giving the series its own identity. Teen Titans #1 finds Jason Todd's search for a child missing for nine days colliding with a group of young heroes conducting their own investigation into their missing friend. Proximity, Fair Play, Cheshire Cat, Wild Card and Eugene Choi aren't actually a superhero team yet—the name Teen Titans began as little more than their online group chat—but their unlikely connection with Jason creates a distinctly modern starting point for Kyle Higgins' new take on the concept. Deadman #4 sends Boston Brand toward Heaven demanding answers about why the souls he has been helping aren't necessarily destined to stay there, only to receive an unexpected lesson about the value of giving someone even a brief moment of hope. The idea gives Deadman a renewed sense of purpose, but neither Jace nor Rocky feels the philosophical detour has enough to say to justify how far the series has moved from the character they know. Doom Patrol #1 introduces a broke Doom Patrol wandering from place to place taking whatever work they can get, including a seemingly mundane job searching for a missing cat. The bizarre visuals certainly fit the team's reputation for weirdness, but the story offers little sense of direction or connection to the previous Doom Patrol run, leaving both Jace and Rocky disappointed by an opening issue that feels far less interesting than its characters should be. Finally, Superman: The Stranger #1 drops Superman into a Black Label world reminiscent of Depression-era America, delivering a visually striking reinterpretation whose gritty setting immediately distinguishes it from the main DC Universe. The artwork is the issue's greatest strength, while the story itself feels familiar enough that Jace is waiting to see whether Wes Craig can push the concept somewhere more original as the series develops. Jace and Rocky also cover this week's collected editions before ranking all 13 books and revealing their Books of the Week. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 00:00 — Opening / Week Overview 17:09 — Batgirl #23 25:44 — Batman #13 30:39 — JSA #23 37:33 — 100 Bullets: The U.S. of Anger #3 43:11 — Absolute Green Lantern #18 57:57 — Absolute Superman #23 1:14:10 — Batman/Superman: World's Finest — World's Weirdest #1 1:23:55 — Legion of Super-Heroes #1 1:37:48 — Supergirl: Survived #4 1:42:42 — Teen Titans #1 1:55:05 — Deadman #4 2:03:59 — Doom Patrol #1 2:12:12 — Superman: The Stranger #1 2:19:12 — Collected Editions 2:21:38 — Rankings & Books of the Week
The X-Men reboot is coming, PAW Patrol is somehow better than expected, G.I. Joe #25 pushes the Energon Universe wider, and we revisit Claremont and Miller's Wolverine to ask what still works — and what really shows its age. RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Thanks for listening to the Major Spoilers Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. REVIEWS GI JOE #25 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Tom Reilly Publisher: Skybound Entertainment Cover Price: $4.99 IT HAD TO HAPPEN: G.I. JOE VS. NIGHT FORCE! Everything has been leading to this EXTRA-SIZED landmark issue as Joe battles Joe, friends become enemies, and the chart-topping team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and TOM REILLY kick off the biggest G.I. JOE story in Energon Universe history! PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE Director: Carl Brunker Release Date: August 14, 2026 When their ship gets caught in a storm, the PAW Patrol pups wash up on a tropical island that's teeming with dinosaurs. They soon befriend Rex, a baby dino who's been stranded on the island for years. When Mayor Humdinger's mining plans cause a huge volcano to erupt, the pups spring into action to save Rex's home before everything becomes extinct. TRADE DISCUSSION WOLVERINE Writer: Chris Claremont Artist: Frank Miller Publisher: Marvel Comics The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine's first solo series - replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker's in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone's favorite riotous ronin, Yukio! Collects Wolverine #1-4, Uncanny X-Men #172-173. Join the conversation We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of this week's topics. 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. If you know someone who loves comics, share this post and episode with them! Share
We lean a little heavy on one of the Big 2 tonight talking about Superman 2026 Annual: Year One Thousand by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Yasmine Putri, and Adriano Lucas and a bit of a Batman-O-Rama with Batman by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jiménez, and Tomeu Morey; Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder, Werther Dell'Edera, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin; and Batman and Robin: Year One - Dynamic Duos by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and Mat Lopes! Plus, Raquelle Jac's Bimbo Agitprop; The Eye Collector by Jonathan Ball and G. M. B. Chomichuk; Blüdwire by Pallie Paul Allor, Ermitis Blanco, and Ermitis Blanco; the second volume of Tadao Tsuge's Boat Life; and so much more!
Featuring: Spider-Man Brand New Day, Hawk-Girl Summer, What If… Kraven Survived, Queen in Black, Nano, Horror of Godzilla, Jughead Piemageddon, Black Star, Dirt Beneath the Devil Weekly Reviews: DC Batman/Superman: World's Finest 2026 Annual by Mark Russell, Clayton Henry, Pedro Estouco Mark Waid, Tyrone Finch, Pat Boutin, Romulo Fajardo Jr. DC's Hawk-Girl Summer 1 by Meghan Fitzmartin, Meghan Hetrick, Nick Filardi Trick Weeks, Nikola Cizmesija, Francesco Segala Josh Trujillo, Andrew Dillon, Big Doors Studio Dacy Lim, Rowan MacColl Andre Frattino, Rafael Perez, Luis Guerrero Siobhan Chiffon, Cathy Le Ramon Perez Cavan Scott, Rafael Loureiro, Alex Guimaraes Detective Comics 2026 Annual by Tom Taylor, Nicola Scott, Annette Kwok Dave Wielgosz, Fran Mariscal Justice League: Knight Vision Special by Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Miguel Mendonca, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Tate Brombal, Sami Basri, Adriano Lucas Superman 2026 Annual: Year One Thousand 1 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Adriano Lucas Joshua Williamson, Yasmine Putri Marvel Predator vs. Planet of the Apes 1 by Greg Pak, Alan Robinson, Espen Grundtjern Queen in Black 1 by Al Ewing, Ivan Coello, Ze Carlos, Guru eFX Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark 1 by Al Ewing, Tom Waltz, Ze Carlos, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Queen in Black: Hela 1 by Al Ewing, Carlos Magno, Espen Grundtjern Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind 1 by Christos Gage, Todd Nauck, Rachelle Rosenberg Mackenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam, Fer Sifuentes-Cujo J.M. DeMatteis, Shawn McManus, Luis Guerrero Bill Mantlo, Keith Giffen What If…? Spider-Man (What If Kraven Survived His Last Hunt?) by J.M. DeMatteis, Yildiray Cinar, Alex Sinclair Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Marvel Meow 39 by Nao Fuji Alien Street Fighter vs. The Valiant Universe Special 1 by Tim Seeley, Alfredo Cardona, Javier Tartaglia Timmy Heague, Rocio Zucchi, Javier Tartaglia Archie Jughead: Piemageddon by Tom King, Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosadio Pena Dark Horse Nano 1 by Alexandra Grant, Matt Kindt, Natacha Bustos IDW Horror of Godzilla 1 by Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Tristan Jones, Josh Burcham Mad Cave Dirt Beneath the Devil 1 by Dan Panosian, David Ferracci, Lee Loughridge Speed Racer: Tales From the Road – The Rook 1 by: Jim McCann, Francesco Scimonelli, Marissa Louise Alessio Zonna Jordan Morris, Lorenzo Susi, Marco Pelandra Titan Black Star 1 by Kristin Kreuk, Peter Mooney, Eric Putzer, Joe Bocardo, Valentina Bianconi OGN Countdown Frozen: Snowgies Sleepover by David Booher, Lucinia Tozzi, Silvana Brys Jackson's Wilder Adventures Vol 3: Pals and Parents by Sarah Davidson Avatar the Last Airbender Chibis Vol 2: Sokka's Boomerang Class by Kelly Leigh Miller, Ruka Ito Trailer Park Warlock Vol 2 by Matthew Rainwater Legend of Korra: Kya the Secret of the Sand by Kiku Hughes, Alexandria Monik, Diana Sousa The Girl Who Loved Monsters by Insha Fitzpatrick, Ashley Robin Franklin Hand Me Down by Damian Alexander Kingdom Unraveled: A Closely Knit Graphic Adventure by Mariana DiMercurio Dare You to Dance by Rebecca Mock TV My Adventures With Superman 3.8 X-Men '97 2.7 Movies Spider-Man: Brand New Day Additional Reviews: Star Trek's "Event Horizon" News: Omninews, Wonder Man cancelled, two Nightmare on Elm Street reboots coming, Samara Weaving is Emma Frost, no go on Booster Gold Trailers: Jumanji-Open World, Wicker Comics Countdown (29 July 2026): Feral 25 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Red Roots 4 by Lorenzo De Felici Nano 1 by Alexandra Grant, Matt Kindt, Natacha Bustos Geiger 24 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Superman 2026 Annual: Year One Thousand 1 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Adriano Lucas, Yasmin Putri Jughead: Piemageddon 1 by Tom King, Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosadio Pena Mortal Thor 13 by Al Ewing, Juann Cabal, Matt Milla What If…? Spider-Man 1 by J.M. DeMatteis, Yildiray Cinar, Alex Sinclair Dirt Beneath the Devil 1 by Dan Panosian, David Ferracci, Lee Loughridge Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind 1
Featuring: Oct 2026 Solicits, Action Comics 1100, X-Men: Hellfire Murder, Godzilla vs San Diego, Terminal, Solomon Kane, Flash Gordon: Girl From Infinity, Avatar Aang, TMNT 300, Dread the Hall H Weekly Reviews: DC Dark Knights of Steel Special: Heir to the Sea 1 by Tom Taylor, Riccardo Federici, Arif Prianto Action Comics 1100 by: Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Ivan Plascencia Joshua Williamson, Daniel Sampere, Alejandro Sanchez Sophie Campbell, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain Dan Slott, Lucas Meyer, Giuliano Peratelli Marvel Gambit: Wanted 1 by Chris Claremont, Robert Gill, Bryan Valenza Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse 1 by Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron, David Curiel X-Men: The Hellfire Murder 1 by Saladin Ahmed, Joelle Jones, Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio, Erica Schultz, Aaron Kuder, Jed MacKay, Tony Daniel, Mark Morales, Eve Ewing, Federica Mancin, Cory Smith, Oren Junior, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Alien: The Friendliest Facehugger 11 & 12 by Jason Loo, Goodman Yamada Marvel Meow 38 by Nao Fuji Dark Horse Dungeons and Dragons: Total Party Killers 1 by Christopher Hastings, Denis Medri, Dan Jackson Giant Roboy Hellboy Returns 1 by Mike Mignola, Duncan Fegredo, Dave Stewart IDW Godzilla vs. America: Godzilla vs. San Diego 1 by Stan Sakai, Emi Fuji Greg and Fake Dan Jurgens, Margeaux Pepoy, Jason Millet Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century 1 by Gerry Duggan, Scott Buoncristiano, Charlie Kirchoff TMNT 300 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Chris Allan, Eric Talbot, Frank Fosco, Ben Bates, Jim Lawson, Dan Duncan, Luis Antonio Delgado, Ronda Pattison Image Dread the Hall H 2026 by Jordan Hart, Chris Ryall, Luana Vecchio, Charles Wilson III, Marianna Ignazzi, Tom Williams Giant-Size Youngblood 1 by Rob Liefeld, Chance Wolf, Juan Manuel Rodriguez Terminal 1 by Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, Dave McCaig Titan Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant 1 by Patrick Zircher OGN Countdown Grit by Brian Wickman, Kevin Castaniero, Simon Gough Pia in the Forest by David Bruggink Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – Danger in the Dark 1 by Delilah Dawson, Mario Del Pennino, Arianna Florean, Gaia de Bernardini Stitch head: The Pirate's Eye by Guy Bass, Pete Williamson World Enders by James Patrick, Nicola Izzo Nothing Can Stop… the Ape by Tom Sniegoski, Craig Rousseau, Tom Gaadt, Acheson Travis Daventhorpe Gets a Life by Wes Molebash Penelope's Escape From the Platypusary by Arianna Irwin, Prenzy Flash Gordon: The Girl From Infinity Vol 2 by Marguerite Bennett, Bev Johnson TV My Adventures With Superman 3.7 X-Men '97 2.6 Movies Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Additional Reviews: Black House by Peter Straub and Stephen King Disenchantment Justice League: Cheshire and Cheetah Rob the Watch Tower Eisners 2026 News: RoboCop TV show, Stillwater series, new Scott Pilgrim one-shot, Pong movie in development along with other Atari properties, entire third Avatar series to drop on 07 October, Dark Horse picks up Barbie license, Blade Runner 2099, Stranger Things prequel OGN (The Last Shadow), Venom series by Soule, Indiana Jones comic from Marvel, Predator vs. Punisher, Snyder/Fraction to release original comic on Batman Day (Batman of Two Worlds), TMNT: Last Ronin III, Vixen and Static series, Shadow of the Bat series, new TMNT creative team, Paramount/WB merger delayed, new Mary Jane miniseries, ongoing Steel series by Morgan Hampton, Absolute Cheetah and Absolute Cyborg revealed, Absolute Black Canary one shot, Beyond Ark M one-shot, third Event Horizon series on the way, Ryan Gosling is Ghost Rider, T'Challa Jr. cast, Omninews Trailers: Clayface, It Ends, Coyote vs. Acme, Resident Evil, Avatar: Seven Havens, Ebenezer, Lanterns, Matchbox, Carrie, Blade Runner 2099 Comics Countdown (22 July 2026): Absolute Wonder Woman 22 by Kelly Thompson, Dillon Snook, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Superman 21 by Jason Aaron, Zander Cannon, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola Superman 40 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez Dog Tag 3 by Mark Russell, PJ Holden, JP Jordan Flash 35 by Ryan North, Gavin Guidry, Adriano Lucas Odin 3 by James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett, Letizia Cadonici, Jordie Bellaire Action Comics 1100 Swamp Thing 1989 4 by Rick Veitch, Tom Mandrake, Trish Mulvihill Narco 5 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Dave Stewart Godzilla vs. America: Godzilla vs. San Diego 1
Joshua Williamson's Superman run has been one of the most celebrated eras for the Man of Steel in recent years, but one of its most surprising accomplishments may be the redemption of Superboy-Prime. Once one of DC's most hated villains, Prime has been given a new layer of depth, reminding readers why he was originally created and why he remains one of the most fascinating characters in DC history. In this video, we break down Williamson's approach to Superman, explore how he handled Superboy-Prime's journey, discuss whether this redemption truly works, and examine why hope, forgiveness, and second chances have always been at the heart of Superman's mythology. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more comic book discussions every week!Thank you so much for watching and be sure to share the stream! What do you think?Like, comment, and subscribe for more analysis of the DC and Marvel and their cultural impact. Please consider joining this channel to get access to awesome perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join#DC#Superman#DCAllIn#SuperboyPrimeTeladia PlaysTwitter:https://twitter.com/TeladiaPlaysYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TeladiaPlaysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teladiaplays/Robert Willing: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@willin Twitter: https://twitter.com/staredcraft
Writers Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick joined me at San Diego Comic Con for a special episode where we talk about why they love comics. Up first, Williamson shares why he loves comics, how his life affects his love, the creator that sealed the deal for him, whether he looks at comics the same as a reader and creator, self-imposed limitations, maintaining his passion for the medium, and more. Then, DeConnick joins to discuss why she loves comics, the medium's flexibility, its punk rock nature, reader brain vs. creator brain, experimenting with the medium, backmatter and community, expanding your horizons, and more.
Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:29 - ComiXology Top 10 0:11:52 - October SOLICITS 0:44:51 - Detective Comics 2026 Annual #1 (Tom Taylor and Nicola Scott) 1:02:50 - Superman 2026 Annual: Year 1000 (Joshua Williamson and Eddy Barrows) 1:19:45 - Absolute Flash #17 (Jeff Lemire and Haining) 1:35:43 - Absolute Green Arrow #3 (Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque) 1:48:56 - Superman Unlimited #15 (Dan Slott and Lucas Meyer) 2:01:09 - Wonder Woman #35 (LGY #835) (Stephanie Williams and Clayton Henry) 2:07:44 - Nightwing #140 (LGY #327) (Dan Watters and Denys Cowan) 2:19:45 - Batwoman #5 (Greck Rucka and Dani) 2:28:49 - Deathstroke: The Terminator #5 (Tony Fleecs and Carmine Di Giandomenico) 2:36:27 - Dark Knights of Steel II #1 (Tom Taylor and Otto Schmidt) 2:54:09 - PATREON: Green Arrow #29 3:03:54 - PATREON: The Last God #4 3:18:50 - Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz
Jace and Rocky break down all five DC releases for the week of July 29, 2026. DC's Hawk Girl Summer #1 delivers an entertaining mix of standalone stories that give several underused DC characters a chance to shine, including great stories starring The Shining Knight and Kid Eternity. In Batman/Superman: World's Finest 2026 Annual #1, after the Flash, Batman and Superman all become trapped by the same villainous setup, Alfred and Pa Kent are the ones who figure out how to save them. In Justice League: Knightvision #1, Batman and Lex Luthor pursue Prometheus after their shared vision, while his use of Apokoliptian technology plants more seeds for Darkseid's next move against the heroes of the DC Universe. Detective Comics 2026 Annual #1 pairs a comedic Black Mercy story involving Batman and Lobo with a much darker Professor Pyg backup, giving readers two very different but entertaining stories. In Superman 2026 Annual: Year 1000 #1, Superman's decision to restore every version of the Legion gives the Darkseid-controlled Legion a chance at redemption while placing all of the team's different incarnations back on the table. They also discuss San Diego Comic-Con, the convention's lighter slate of major announcements, Jace's upcoming interviews with Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman and Christopher Cantwell, and the success of the Ignition Press pavilion. As always, Jace and Rocky rank every reviewed book and reveal their Books of the Week.
This week Carter gives his thoughts on the current GI Joe series by Joshua Williamson, Ernie speaks about Dynamite Comics newest crossover Vampirella vs Darkstalkers as well as the upcoming Thundercats relaunch. The Blerd Cave Boys also discuss the second issue of Avengers Armageddon and Ernie gives a deep dive into Image Comics horror series, Everything Dead & Dying.
One of the biggest comics announcements of San Diego Comic-Con was the reveal that Matthew Rosenberg will become the next ongoing writer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this week he's here for his first in-depth interview about the series. Rosenberg opens up about initially turning down the job before IDW came calling a second time, why his run is inspired by the raw energy of the original Mirage comics, and how he plans to put the turtles through a relentless fight across New York City. We also discuss his love of Eastman and Laird's work, collaborating with artist Juann Cabal, bringing forgotten characters back into the spotlight, and why this story will embrace every corner of TMNT history while carving out its own identity. NEWS Marvel Comics solicitations October 2026 José Andrés joins Earth's Mightiest Heroes in 'Meals to Astonish: Avengers' #1 this October Marvel's Trick-Or-Read program returns with 'Infernal Hulk' and 'Spidey and His Amazing Friends' Punisher battles Black Widow, Wolverine, and Winter Soldier in new Marvel one-shot series Marvel and Williams Racing team up for 'Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom' #1 this October Captain Britain gets 50th anniversary special Rob Liefeld relaunches 'Avengelyne' with artist Daniel Mainé at Image Comics this November Lance Briggs, Kyle Higgins, and Danilo Beyruth announce sci-fi sports graphic novel 'The Trap' Exclusive: Dan Watters and Brian Level launch sci-fi horror series 'Mad Science Division' at Ignition Press Red Sonja and Barbarella unite for first-ever crossover series this November Archie celebrates 85 years with oversized anniversary special featuring comics all-stars Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Godzilla Conquers The Multiverse #1 (Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron) Terminal #1 (Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, Andy Kubert) Alex: Uncanny X-Men (Gail Simone, Jim Towe, Roge Antonio, Federica Mancin) Sicko #1 (Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: x Dave: Superman #40 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Is Ted Ok? #6 (Dave Chisholm) Dave: The Horror of Godzilla #1 (Tristan Jones, Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sherida) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind #1 (Mike Mignola Cover) Alex: X-Men 34 Alexander Lozano '80s Colossus Variant Interview: Matthew Rosenberg talks taking over TMNT You described your run as "The Warriors meets Daredevil: Born Again" with plenty of action and humor mixed in. Those are some massive touchstones. What qualities from those stories became your creative north star for this new era of TMNT? Your story begins immediately after Gene Luen Yang's "The City That Never Dies" storyline, which sounds like it leaves the city fundamentally changed. How did Gene Luen Yang's finale create opportunities that wouldn't have existed otherwise? One of the biggest hooks is that the Turtles are being hunted over the course of a single night. What made that compressed timeline appealing, and how does it change the pacing compared to a more traditional TMNT story? You said the team hunting the Turtles is assembled specifically for this mission. Without spoiling who's involved, what makes this group uniquely equipped to challenge all four brothers at once? 10:59 Juann Cabal has shown he can handle kinetic action and expressive character work across Marvel and DC. What is it about his storytelling you're excited to see in TMNT? You've mentioned your love for Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's Mirage Studios era. Were there specific themes or storytelling techniques from those early comics that you wanted to bring back for modern readers? Your comics often balance brutal action with sharp humor and strong character voices. How do you approach writing the Turtles so each brother feels distinct, especially when they're under constant pressure? You've written everything from street-level crime stories to huge superhero events. Where does TMNT fit creatively for you, and does it scratch a different storytelling itch than books like What's the Furthest Place From Here? or your Marvel work? You're taking over with issue #25, which already feels like a milestone. Looking ahead, what do you hope readers say about your TMNT run after they've finished that first story arc? If Destruction Be Our Lot #4 - Aug 19, 2026 King Spawn #58 - Aug 26th, 2026 Spawn #378 - Aug 26th, 2026
Some writers just get a lot of work. Joshua Williamson is one of those guys who has written in a lot of corners of the DC Universe. He had a long run on Flash, wrote the Dark Crisis event, is the current writer on Superman, and is soon taking over Legion of Super-Heroes. He also has spent quite a bit of time in the Batman corner of the DC Universe, with a caretaker run on the main book in between James Tynion IV and Chip Zdarsky, and run on the most recent volume of Batman/Superman, and (salient for this episode) a long run furthering Damian Wayne's arc in the Robin ongoing and Batman & Robin. Patreon backer and avowed Damian Wayne fan Josh Weil is here to talk about two of those important Damian Wayne stories by WIlliamson, as well as his Batman/Flash combo, The Red Death, from Dark Nights: Metal. The Lazarus Tournament (Batman V.3 # 106, Detective Comics V.3 # 1034, Robin V.3 # 1-6) Welcome to Dinosaur Island (Batman & Robin V.3 # 11-13) Ride the Lightning (Batman: The Red Death # 1) Check out our current ranking list at www.comicsxf.com/batchat-rankings/ Thanks to Geri Nonnewitz for our podcast logo Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/batchatwithmattandwill
0:00 Intro4:30 News and UpdatesSpider-Man: Brand New Day TrailerLegion of Super-Heroes by Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman, The Doom Patrol #1 by Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko Henrichon. Teen Titans #1 by Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo.20:33 ComicsWonder Man #4Quick Shots: X-Men: United #4, Deadly Hands #5, New Titans #3438:36 TV/Movies: Superman (2025)
Reviews: Summer of Supergirl, Eye Collector, Blüdwire, Blood of the Wolf Man, X-Men Outback, Ultimate Universe Finale, Mind MGMT, Arcana: Cursed Fate, Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm, MAWS 3.3, Supergirl movie, Identity Crisis, Good Omens finale, and more! Weekly Reviews Details and Credits: DC Summer of Supergirl Special 1 by Sophie Campbell, Belen Ortega, Triona Farrell Gail Simone, Emma Kubert, Sandra Hope, Trish Mulvihill Mark Waid, Ciam Tormey, Alex Guimaraes Marvel Ultimate Universe: Finale 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Marcio Menyz Bryan Hill, Stefano Caselli, David Curiel Peach Momoko Chris Condon, Alessandro Capuccio, Bryan Valenza Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee X-Men: Outback 1 by Steve Orlando, Stephen Segovia, Alex Sinclair Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Redwing: Independence Day 4 by Juan Ponce, Pablo Collar Peter Parker: Spider-Man - Queen's Finest 1 by Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Andy Pereira Alien Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot – Man Made Hell 1 by Mauro Mantella, Kristian Rossi, Ludwig Laguna Olimba, Brushu Studio Dark Horse Hellboy and B.P.R.D.: The Monster of Nivola 1 by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Daniele Serra Image Eye Collector 1 by Jonathan Ball, G.M.B. Chomichuk, Lyndon Radchenka Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf Man 1 by Joshua Williamson, Leomacs, Pip Martin Mad Cave Blüdwire 1 by Paul Allor, Ermitis Blanco, Brittany Peer Oni Mind MGMT: New & Improved 1 by Matt Kindt OGN Countdown Welcome to the Forest: the Lake Trip by Katie Risor Paw and Order Vol 3: Night of the Comet by Jason Platt Band of Bigs (A League of Littles Book) by Casey Lyall, Sara Faber Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm by Caleb Goellner, Eric Lide Arcana Vol 2: The Cursed Fate by Sam Prentice-Jones TV My Adventures With Superman 3.3 Movies Supergirl Additional Reviews: Identity Crisis Good Omens finale News: Omninews, GTA 6 price point, Conan series from Genbdy Tartakovsky, Invincible renewed, Absolute Batman animated series, Krypto cartoon, Joker: Laugh Riot cartoon, Donkey (from Shrek) getting a solo movie, Boom picks up Invader Zim license, new Stich and Dory short films coming, MBB and Harbour new series for Netflix, Charity & Silvia graphic novel plagiarism controversy, Bride of Frankenstein by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis Trailers: Caped Crusader s2, Helluva Boss, Werwulf, Golden Ticket, Not Alone Comics Countdown (24 June 2026): Superman 39 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez Escape 8 by Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna Absolute Wonder Woman 21 by Kelly Thompson, Dillon Snook, Jordie Bellaire White House Robot Romance 3 by Chip Zdarsky, Rachael Stott, Tamra Bonvillain Absolute Superman 20 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Vicente Cifuentes Summer of Supergirl Special 1 Flash 34 by Ryan North, Gavin Guidry, Adriano Lucas Feral 24 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Gotham Academy: First Year 5 by Becky Cloonan, Karl Kerschl, Brenden Fletcher, Marco Ferrari, Eva de la Cruz Swamp Thing '89 3 by Rick Veitch, Tom Mandrake, Trish Mulvihill
First, we take a moment and raise our glasses as we honor our friend KJ Eldridge. From there we cover a slew of books, including a First Issue-O-Rama with Jonathan Ball and GMB Chomichuk's The Eye Collector from Image; Blüdwire by Paul Allor, Ermitis Blanco, and Brittany Peer; 100 Bullets: The US of Anger by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso; and Blood of the Wolf Man by Joshua Williamson, Leomacs, and Pip Martin. Plus, Lorena Alvarez's The Nightlights Collection: a Trilogy of Tales; John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen; Paul Chadwick's Concrete: Stars Over Sand; The Twilight Zone by Gabriel Hardman; Absolute Green Lantern; and more!
Kirby and Ross got together to talk about the upcoming new Legion of Super Heroes by Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman. Lots of speculations and hopes for this new incarnation of the Legion #LegionOfSuperHeroes #DCNextLevel #DCComics #LongLiveTheLegion #Legionnaires #HaydenSherman #JoshuaWilliamson #ComicBookArt #ComicBookWriter #DCArtists #Brainiac #UnitedPlanets #SciFiComics #FuturisticArt #ComicBookMystery #NCBD #ComicBookNews
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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?
Weekly Reviews: DC Superman: Father of Tomorrow 1 by Kenny Porter, Danny Earles, Nick Filardi Marvel Doomquest 1 by Ryan North, Francesco Mobili, Frank D'Armata Wiccan & Hulkling: Raid of Ultron 1 by Wyatt Kennedy, Stephen Byrne Tegan Quin, Luciano Vecchio, Brittany Peer Zoe Tunnell, Rachael Stott Josh Trujillo, Bradley Clayton, Fabi Marques Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Strange Scales 6 by Joao Lemos Alien: The Friendliest Facehugger 5 by Jason Loo, Goodman Yamada, Jim Campbell Alien Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot Special by Dan Abnett, Guillermo Fajardo, Ludwig Laguna Olimba, Jon Amarillo Boom BRZRKR: Light Draws Breath 1 by China Mieville, Season Butler, Alessio Avallone, Sara Cuomo Life and Death of Lucas Dreamwalker 1 by R.L. Stine, Francesco Francavilla Dark Horse Did You Hear About Mimi Green? 1 by Connor Goldsmith, Josh Cornillon Dynamite Lilo and Stitch: 626 1 by Daniel Kibblesmith, Elisa Pochetta IDW Star Trek: Celebrations 2026 by Ashley Cooper, Jack Lawrence Ben Kahn, Mikael Lindeberg, JP Jordan Megan Fitzmartin, J. Clarke, Xenon Honchar Karim Diane, Andrew Drilon, Katherine Shuda Jarrett Melendez, Kiku Hughes, Bex Glendining Jamila Rowser, Helena Janecic Image Hornsby and Halo 0 by Peter Tomasi, Peter Snejberg, John Kalisz OGN Countdown Bat Pat vol 2: A Monster Slumber Party by Trevor Mueller, Bill Walko The Boyfriend by Seth Sherwood, Elisa Pocetta Iron Man: Super Smash! By Dean Hale, Douglas Holgate Atomic Lucas: A Magical Graphic Novel by Pirate Sourcil, Francesca Carita Extraordinary Voyages vol 2 by Denis-Pierre Filippi, Silvio Camboni, Gaspard Yvan October Girl vol 2 by Matthew Dow Smith Squalo and Mage Vol 1: Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa by Kara Bodegon-Hikino Five Gears in Reverse by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips Movies Backrooms Obsession Additional Reviews: JLA vs. Avengers Cabinet of Curiousities News: Omninews, Book of Boba Fett adaptation, Doctor Who rumors, Dark Horse union, X-Men '97 renewed, Image gets the Gold Key license, That Texas Blood in development for FX, original Taylor Swift song in Toy Story 5 Trailers: Enola Holmes 3, X-Men 97 s2, Disclosure Day (final), In the Hand of Dante, Toy Story 5 (final), I Am Frankelda Comics Countdown (27 May 2026): Exquisite Corpses 13 by James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Wonder Woman 20 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Escape 7 by Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna Feral 23 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Superman 38 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez Gotham Academy: First Year 4 by Becky Cloonan, Karl Kerschl, Brenden Fletcher, Marco Ferrari, Eva da la Cruz Hyde Street 12 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson Red Roots 2 by Lorenzo De Felici Seasons 10 by Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta, Mat Lopes Flash 33 by Ryan North, Gavin Guidry, Adriano Lucas
Comics writer Joshua Williamson joins Byron on the show to talk about his new Skybound/Image Comics project Blood of the Wolf Man, adapting the classic Universal Monsters story. Conversation highlights * Influences - Joshua Williamson's personal connection to An American Werewolf In London and Wolf * The connection to the original Wolfman film as a grounded sequel focused on humanity over the supernatural elements * The book's exploration into family trauma * Joshua's writing process of putting the characters on the couch * The 1970s setting of the book From the publisher THE WOLF MAN REBORN FOR A NEW GENERATION Adam Jaeger thought he could become someone new at college... but not like this. One moment he was partying, the next he's recovering from a massacre that left almost no survivors. The worst part? He might be responsible... As the monster within tries to claw loose, Adam will do anything he can to stop from becoming...THE WOLF MAN. The superstar team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (G.I. JOE, Superman) and LEOMACS (Basketful of Heads, Rogues) presents the next hit horror series of 2026! Follow Comic Book Yeti
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
July 2026 Solicitations (Marvel, Boom, Dark Horse, IDW) Weekly Reviews: Marvel Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity 1 by Joe Kelly, Jordan Morris, Pere Perez, Guru eFX Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman 1 by Brad Meltzer, Pepe Larraz, Matthew Wilson Dan Slott, Marcos Martin, Muntsa Vicente Joe Kelly, Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Louise Simonson, Todd Nauck, Rachelle Rosenberg Stephanie Phillips, Phil Noto Brian Michael Bendis, Sara Pichelli, Federico Blee Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, Matthew Wilson Jeph Loeb, Jim Cheung, Jay David Ramos Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge – Echoes of the Empire 1 by Ethan Sacks, Jethro Morales, Roi Mercado, Rachelle Rosenberg Alias Red Band 1 & 2 by Sam Humphries, Geraldo Borges, Arthu Hesli Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Strange Scales 1 by Joao Lemos Alien: The Friendliest Facehugger 1 by Jason Loo, Goodman Yamada, Jim Campbell Boom Hello Body Horror 1 by Mark Bouchard, Rye Hickman Robert Hack Michael Conrad, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Jeremy Bastian, Ziyan Qiu, James Fenner Jenna Cha Derick Jones Dark Horse Frankenstein: New World – The Speed of Darkness 1 by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Thomas Sniegoski, Peter Bergting, Michelle Madsen Dynamite ThunderCats x SilverHawks: ThunderHawks 1 by Ed Brisson, Vincenzo Federici, Robby Bevard Vampirella 1 by Christopher Priest, Davis Goetten, Giovanni Caputo IDW Event Horizon: Inferno 1 by Christian Ward, Rob Carey, Xenon Honchar Image Blood Squad Seven Yearbook 1 by Joe Casey, Paul Fry, Francesco Segala, Agnese Pozza Corpse Knight 1 by Michael Chaves, Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi Head Lopper 1 by Andrew MacLean, Jordie Bellaire In Your Skin 1 by Aditya Bidikar, Som Pal, Francesco Segala, Gloria Martinelli G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: Copperhead by Howard Porter, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Mad Cave Phantom vs. the Sky Band 1 by Ray Fawkes, Federico Sabbatini, Juancho! Planet Atmos: Exordium 1 by D.R. Bushnell, Rob McEveety, Tommy Lee Edwards, Andrea Cucchi, Giovanna Niro Titan Diablo: Dawn of Hatred 1 by Cullen Bunn, Daniele Serra OGN Countdown Sib Squad: Whola Lotta Trouble by Steve Breen Ghost in Cabin 13 by J.C. Phillips Until We Meet Again by Lily Kim Qian Sherlock Holmes and the Empre Builders: The Gene Genie by Joel Meadows, Andy Bennett Someday Perfect by Kat Schneider Jurasssic Jeff Vol 3: Phone Home by Royden Lepp, Dalle Warren Racc Pack Vol 3: The Bins Breakout by Stephanie Cooke, Whitney Gardner Penny and the Yeti by Jimmy Gaspero, Amber Akin, Charlie Akin Monster Locker Vol 2: Nine-Tail Trouble by Jorge Aguirre, Andres Vera Martinez, Lucija Freeman Shock City Punks by Aaron Alexovich Clockhands by Marieke Nijkamp, Sylvia Bi TV Daredevil: Born Again s2 ep6 Star Wars: Maul, Shadow Lord ep 5/6 Gnome Show Helluva Boss short Additional Reviews: Secret Six by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol 2 Incognito Black Science Head Full of Ghosts Exit 8 News: Gerry Conway, Bryan Hill new Miles Morales writer, second Odyssey movie in development, IDW and G. Willow Wilson, Helluva Boss s3 teaser and air date, Viziepop announces third animated project based on her original webcomic, Gen V ending, season 5 of Hazbin Hotel announced as last season, new Brubaker/Phillips graphic novel Trailers: Coyote vs. ACME, Hungry, Clayface teaser, Alien Isolation 2 Comics Countdown (22 Apr 2026): Absolute Flash 14 by Jeff Lemire, Haining, Adriano Lucas Exquisite Corpses 12 by James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Wonder Woman 19 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Superman 37 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez Event Horizon: Inferno 1 by Christian Ward, Rob Carey, Xenon Honchar Head Lopper 1 by Andrew MacLean, Jordie Bellaire Flash 32 by Ryan North, Gavin Guidry, Adriano Lucas Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man 2 by Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart Justice League Unlimited 18 by Mark Waid, Clayton Henry, Tamra Bonvillain Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera 3 by Tyler Boss, Martin Simmonds
Weekly Reviews: DC DC/Marvel Superman/Spider-Man 1 by Mark Waid, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey Tom King, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair Christopher Priest, Daniel Sampere, Alejandro Sanchez Sean Murphy, Simon Gough Matt Fraction, Steve Lieber, Nathan Fairbairn Jeff Lemire, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott, Marcelo Maiolo Gail Simone, Belen Ortega, Jordie Bellaire Flash 31 by Ryan North, Gavin Guidry, Adriano Lucas Green Lantern 600 by Jeremy Adams, Xermanico, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Jeremy Adams, V Ken Marion, Veronica Gandini Jeremy Adams, Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Adriano Lucas Ron Marz, Darryl Banks, Chris Sotomayor Marvel Fantastic Four: First Foes 1 by Dan Slott, Mark Buckingham, Alex Sinclair Ryan North, Phil Noto Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Marvel Mutts 21 by MacKenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam, Fernando Sifuentes Archie 85th Anniversary Presents – Betty and Veronica Pin-Up Special Dark Horse MegaGhost 1 by Gabe Soria, Gideon Kendall Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders 1 by George Mann, Partha Pratim, Jagdish Kumar, Michael Atiyeh Mad Cave Honor and Curse: Eternal 1 by Mark London, Jaime Infante, Fran Gamboa Titan Rafael Garcia: Henchman 1 by David Schrader, Peter Murrietta, Ben Herrera OGN Countdown Dino Poet Vol 2: Pen Pals by Tom Angleberger Last Call to Leave Earth by Cassio Ribeiro Run Home by Alyssa Bermudez Shadower by Peter Hoey, Maria Hoey TV Daredevil: Born Again s2 premiere Additional Reviews: Fatale by Brubaker and Phillips DC CW Universe Recap News: Punisher television special forthcoming, Monstress animated series announced, Netflix rebooting 13 Going on 30, Disney/Sora/OpenAI, Lord of the Rings sequel by Stephen Colbert announced, DSTLRY is back, surprise Mario 2 cameo, AWA's Telepaths to be adapted as the Liminals starring Sue Richards and Simon Williams, Omninews, Wether Dell'Edera guest-arting on Absolute Batmana Ray pitches the Nintendoverse Longbox of Horror Revisited: Brandon x Spider-Man Disassembled Ray x Trouble Glenn x Dark Knight Strikes Again Trailers: Moana, Forgotten Island, The End of Oak Street Comics Countdown (25 Mar 2026): Absolute Wonder Woman 18 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Martian Manhunter 10 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Superman 36 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez Department of Truth 36 by James Tynion IV, Ben Templesmith DC/Marvel Superman/Spider-Man 1 Minor Arcana 15 by Jeff Lemire, Patricio Delpeche Feral 21 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Brad Simpson Flash 31 by Ryan North, Gavin Guidry, Adriano Lucas w0rldtr33 19 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire Hyde Street 11 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson
On this week's AIPT Comics Podcast, we're joined by Matthew Rosenberg to talk about one of the most ambitious creator-owned books on the horizon: If Destruction Be Our Lot. For a story about the end of humanity, this one is surprisingly full of life. We dig into how the series came together, from its strange and instantly compelling premise of a robotic Abraham Lincoln wandering a post-human world, to the deeper themes driving it. Rosenberg opens up about how the book grew out of his own creative evolution, how it responds to the current moment for artists, and why this isn't a bleak dystopia so much as a story about connection, purpose, and trying to find meaning when the system no longer makes sense. We also get into the craft behind it all, including the long development process, the collaboration with his brother Mark Elijah Rosenberg, and why artist Andy Macdonald might be doing some of the most exciting work in comics right now. Of course, we also talk Spawn and what it means to step into that world, but the heart of this conversation is If Destruction Be Our Lot and why it might be Rosenberg's most personal and layered work yet. 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 Sam Keith passed away Claremont returns to tell Gambit's origin in 'Gambit: Wanted' #1 Marvel sheds light on 'Queen in Black' #1 blind bags covers and shares interior pages Marvel Stormbreakers ‘What If…?' variant covers celebrate 50 years of alternate marvel stories Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Sai: Dimensional Rivals #3 (Momoko, Mundo, Casagrande, Bengal) Iron Man #3 (Joshua Williamson, Carmen Carnero) Alex: Is Ted Ok? #2 (Dave Chisholm) Absolute Wonder Woman #18 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman) Sai: Dimensional Rivals #3 (Mike del Mundo story) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Punisher #2 (José Luis Soares Pinto) Dave: Knull #3 (Al Ewing, Tom Waltz, Juanan Ramírez) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Daredevil #1 (Stephanie Phillips, Lee Garbett) Dave: Uri Tupka and the Gods: Another Story from Lands Unknown (info) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Bizarro: Year None #1 (Nick Pitarra Cover) Alex: Batman / Superman: World's Finest #50 Cover F Rahzzah Variant Interview: Matthew Rosenberg - Out May 6, FOC Apr 13th If Destruction Be Our Lot imagines a world where humanity is gone and robots are left behind. What drew you to telling a story from that perspective rather than focusing on the fall itself? Can you talk a little about your collaboration with Mark Elijah Rosenberg? Andy Macdonald's art brings a lot of personality to these robots. How closely did you collaborate to shape the look and feel of this world? Abe, a robotic Abraham Lincoln, is such a strange and compelling lead. What made him the right lens for exploring meaning, purpose, and identity in this world? There's a strong theme of searching for connection, even in a world without humans. What does “friendship” look like in a story populated entirely by machines? You've tackled everything from crime to dark comedy. Where does this series sit creatively for you, and does it feel like a departure or a natural evolution? On Spawn You're stepping into Spawn with a major time jump and a new status quo. What excited you most about taking on such an iconic title at this moment? Favorite Spawn character? Where are you at with In Good Hands With Bad Company? We're Taking Everyone Down With Us Would you call A Rook Spy Thriller a label under your brand? Fun / Silly Question If Abe could befriend any object or appliance in this world, what would be his ultimate ride-or-die companion and why?
We break down the biggest comics news and releases before diving into one of the wildest books on the stands right now. American Caper is messy, violent, hilarious, and packed with characters who seem one bad decision away from total collapse and that is exactly what makes it work. 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 2026 June solicitations! Doctor Doom returns and drags Captain America into a new war ahead of ‘Avengers: Armageddon' 'Amazing Spider-Man' #30-31 reveal Spore debut and major twist ahead of issue #1000 Marvel reveals 'Avengers: Armageddon' variants and Comics Giveaway Day preview ‘Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar' announced by Marvel with Mojo and new X-Men cast Marvel reveals Wolverine's claws will shatter in June 2026 'Wolverine' series Marvel's Swimsuit Special returns this July with new ‘Beach Day' and must-see pinups Full June 2026 DC Comics solicitations: DC just flipped Superman's origin and threw Supergirl into a nightmare universe DC announces Summer of Supergirl Special #1 with all-star creative team DC Pride 2026 reveals 'Justice League: Dream Girls' event starring Galaxy and Dreamer Every monster imaginable takes over the world in Dark Horse's new horror series ‘Kingdom of Earth' The Rocketeer goes undercover in new WWII espionage series 'Infiltrator!' Image Comics has a Spawn shake-up, as Todd McFarlane & Brett Booth leave early for a new creative team and a time jump Joshua Williamson turns the Wolf Man into his most brutal and heartbreaking story yet 'The Eye Collector' preview reveals eerie new cosmic horror out June 2026 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Lobo #1 (Skottie Young, Jorge Corona) Sentry #1 (Paul Jenkins, Christian Rosado) Alex: Absolute Flash #13 (Lemire, Haining) Exquisite Corpses #11 (Che Grayson, Gavin Fullerton) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Super Creepshow #1 (Kieron Gillen, Rossi Gifford) Dave: Infernal Hulk #5 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Kev Walker) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Is Ted Ok? #2 (Dave Chisholm) Dave: DC/Marvel: Superman / Spider-Man #1 (Many) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Iron Man #3 (Josemaria Casanovas) Alex: Superman #36 (Rod Reis) American Caper Interview: Producer & Additional Writing Lazlow, Editor Shelly Bond, and Finishes Chris Anderson 1. Dan Houser described American Caper as being fueled by his fascination with “hypocrites, sociopaths, political idiots, dysfunctional families, and violence.” When you first saw the concept for this story, what immediately stood out to you as something that felt especially relevant to the moment we're living in? 2. The series pulls together a wild mix of characters. A Mormon hitman, a gambling-addicted lawyer, escaped convicts in love, a billionaire playing cowboy. How did you approach balancing such a large ensemble so the story feels chaotic in a good way rather than overwhelming? 3. Verona, Wyoming feels like a pressure cooker where crime, politics, and personal drama all collide. What was important to you in making this small town feel believable while still allowing it to host such extreme characters and situations? 4. The book leans hard into satire, sometimes feeling like it's taking shots at every side of the political spectrum. Was there ever a concern about walking that line between satire that provokes thought and satire that might alienate readers? 5. The story's interconnected crimes and morally gray characters gave me flashes of crime epics like 100 Bullets, where one event ripples across many lives. When building a narrative this tangled, how do you keep track of the cause and effect between characters? 6. Lazlow, your background includes storytelling in massive open-world games like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. Did working on a comic require a different approach to pacing and structure compared to interactive storytelling? 7. (Fun question) If each of you had to survive in Verona, Wyoming for a week, which of these characters would you trust the most to have your back, and which one would you avoid at all costs?
Frank, Tim, and returning guest Vactor crack open some very different drinks and dive into DC K.O., DC's latest big event comic. They dig into Superman as the emotional center of the event, whether the story had more substance than people gave it credit for, how the tie-ins held up, and whether this was just a flashy event or something more lasting. Beers of the Week Bero Kingston Golden Pils Newport Craft Brewing Amber Ale Olipop Classic Grape Prebiotic SodaSpecial Guest: Vactor.
Weekly Reviews: DC DC K.O. 5 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Wes Craig, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Iceman: Omega by Luciano Vecchio Moonstar 1 by Ashley Allen, Edoardo Audino, Arthur Hesli Star Wars: Shadow of Maul 1 by Benjamin Percy, Madibek Musabekov, Luis Guerrero X-Men Annual 2026 by Ryan Stegman, Steve Skroce, Sanford Greene, Arthur Hesli Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 6 by Jacob Chabot Dark Horse Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man 1 by Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart Dynamite Disney Villains: Gaston 1 by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, Milena Ciccarello Fantagraphics Butch: A HATE Comic by Peter Bagge IDW Sonic Racing CrossWorlds 1 by Iasmin Omar Ata, Thomas Rothlisberger, Mauro Fonseca, Aaron Hammerstrom, Ryan Jampole, Min Ho Kim, Matt Froese, Rik Mack, Natalie Haines, Bracardi Curry, Valentina Pinto Image Marvel Team-Up 14 by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, Dave McCaig Narco 1 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Dave Stewart Mad Cave Exploit 1 by Tim Leong, Laura Hudson, Emiliana Pinna, Rebecca Good Oni Cult of the Lamb: The Last Sacrament Special 1 by Alex Paknadel, Troy Little, Nick Filardi Vault Nectar 1 by Jeremy Robinson, Annapaola Martello, Francesco Francini, Steve Canon OGN Countdown Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge by Dian Day, Amanda White Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery by Ashley Belote Kanga-U: Lost in a Labyrinth by Sholly Fisch, Yancey Labat Speed Reader Vol 1 by Matthew Cody, Zack Giallongo Cave Grave: Wild West Tales by Shawn Kuruneru Bendy Vol 2: Bendy and the Silver Screams by Dave Scheidt, Alex Arizmendi PAWS Vol 5: The Trouble With Leo by Nathan Fairbairn, Michele Assarasakorn The Greenies by Emma Mills, Sarah Nicole Kennedy Harper Sharp: Kid Detective by Jarrett Williams Lion Hearts by Mira Ori Speak of the Devil by Sweeney Boo TV Starfleet Academy ep7 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale Movies Hoppers Additional Reviews: Joe Fixit Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club Book 5) Sunny Side Down Helluva Boss short News: Navigating With You gets a sequel, new Hickman Spidey comic coming, Mike Richardson out at Dark Horse, new Bishop mini, Flanagan's Exorcist hires Team Flanagan, new Garfield animated series announced, Monsters Inc. sequel incoming, two new original Pixar movies announced, new Batman project from Azzarello and Chiang, Bear s5 will be the final season, King Conan returns Trailers: Lanterns, Kindred Spirits, Digital Circus ep8, Mario 2 Comics Countdown (04 Mar 2026): Nice House By the Sea 8 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno Absolute Superman 17 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Absolute Flash 12 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, A.L. Kaplan, Adriano Lucas Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rites of Spring 6 by Patrich Horvath Batman 7 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey DC K.O. 5 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Wes Craig, Alejandro Sanchez Sacrificers 19 by Rick Remender, Andre Lima Araujo, Dave McCaig Narco 1 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Dave Stewart Radiant Black 40 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Marcelo Costa, Paulo Daniel Santos, Rod Fernandes Touched by a Demon 2 by Kristen Gudsnuk
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the Scott Snyder-led DC K.O. crossover event, featuring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe in a tournament to become King Omega and take on Darkseid.Anthony and Justin discuss the core 5-issue miniseries (by Snyder & Javi Fernández) as well as key tie-ins, including the main SUPERMAN title (by Joshua Williamson and Eddy Barrows), KNIGHTFIGHT (by Williamson & Dan Mora), JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED (by Mark Waid & Mora), and more from the "All In Saga."Episode contains SPOILERS & ADULT LANGUAGE!"Red Skies" is the official Digging for Kryptonite designation for coverage of DC's biggest events. Be sure to check out our back catalog for previous "Red Skies" installments!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound Podcast
Weekly Reviews: DC New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident by Joseph P. Illidge, Valentine De Landro, Marissa Louise Stephanie Williams, Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Jason Paz, John Kalisz Morgan Hampton, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola Nikolas Draper-Ivey, Edwin Galmon, Andrew Dalhouse The Peril of the Brutal Dark – An Ezra Cain Mystery 1 by Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips Marvel Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral 1 by Joe Kelly, Al Ewing, Charles Soule, Jesus Saiz, Matt Hollingsworth Predator: Bloodshed 1 by Jordan Morris, Ruairi Coleman, Roland Boschi, Dee Cunniffe Punisher 1 by Benjamin Percy, Jose Luis Soares, Oren Junior, Frank D'Armata Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 5 by Jacob Chabot Archie Archie and Friends: Space Adventure 1 by Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore Angelo DeCesare, Gisele Lagace, Rick Koslowski Bill Golliher, Fernando Ruiz, Jim Amash Dynamite Disney Villains: Ursula 1 by Sherri Smith, Gabriele Bagnoli IDW Star Trek Deviations: Threads of Destiny 1 by Stephanie Williams, Gregory Maldonado, Anthony Fowler Jr., Charlie Kirchoff Rocketeer: The Island 1 by John Layman, Jacob Edgar, KJ Diaz, Dave Stevens Image Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera 1 by Tyler Boss, Martin Simmonds Mad Cave Is Ted Okay? 1 by Dave Chisholm Oni Murder Drones 1 by Wyatt Kennedy, Jo Mi-Gyeong OGN Countdown Miraculous Chibi Vol 5: Red Carpet Runaround and Other Tales by Carrie Harris, Sarah Cooke, Molly Jones Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society Vol 1: Horses by Trevor Mueller, Gabriel Mayorga Punk Taco Adventures Vol 1: New Friends by Makana Wallenta, Adam Wallenta, Keola Wallenta Adventures of Tubby Nugget: Escape From Nuggetville by Jenine Pastores, Josh Jackson DnDoggos Vol 2: Spells Like Trouble by Scout Underhill, Liana Sposto Cat and Cat Adventures Vol 6: The Lair of the Owl King by Susie Yi Tommy the Coward by Marco Sonseri, Roberto Lauciello, Andrea Piccardo Extraordinary Voyages Vol 1 by Denis-Pierre Filippi, Silvio Camboni Tamia and the Memories of the Dragon by David Brana, Pahito Operation: Cover-Up Vol 2: Operation Make a Splash by Tate Godwin Before We Wake by Sophia Glock Just Between Us by Adeline Kon TV Starfleet Academy ep8 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep6 Movies Scream 7 Additional Reviews: Peacemaker Tries Hard Lazarus Vol 1 HC Umbrella Academy Poker Face Wonder Man America's Next Top Model documentary Pluribus News: Sony rebooting Spider-Man movies kinda, Marvel cosmic non-starter, WB merger, another unearned second chance, Jacopo Camagni, Lemire announces new OGN series Jury Duty s2 Trailers: Pretty Lethal, Mortal Kombat 2, Scary Movie Comics Countdown (25 Feb 2026): Absolute Martian Manhunter 9 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Absolute Wonder Woman 17 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Escape 6 by Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna Superman 35 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Julio Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez Batman: Second Knight 3 by Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer Hyde Street 10 by Geoff Johns, Francis Portela, Brad Anderson Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery 1 by Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips Punisher 1 by Benjamin Percy, Jose Luis Soares, Oren Junior, Frank D'Armata Wrestle Heist 3 by Kyle Starks, Vladimir Popov Justice League Unlimited 16 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain
The DC Comics event of the year concludes with DC K.O. #5 as King Omega finally arrives. We break down the finale, the tie-ins, and the overall event from Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Wes Craig, and more, plus what it could mean for the future of the DC Universe. 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.
Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Top Character Vote Form! https://forms.gle/P9LYcJVeeRFA52Yr8 Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:14:10 - ComiXology Top 10 0:16:45 - DC KO #5 (Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson and Wes Craig, Xermanico & Javier Fernández) 0:41:52 - Absolute Superman #17 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra) 1:03:51 - Batman #7 (LGY 935) (Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez) 1:30:27 - Absolute Flash #12 (Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles) 1:43:54 - Batgirl #17 (LGY #222) (Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa) 1:55:39 - Poison Ivy #42 (G WIllow WIlson and Marcio Takara) 2:04:27 - JSA #17 (Jeff Lemire and Gavin Guidry) 2:16:46 - Batman / Green Arrow / The Question: Arcadia #3 (Gabriel Hardman) 2:27:25 - The Nice House by the Sea #8 (James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno) 2:49:18 - PATREON: Gideon Falls #12 2:57:52 - Best art, cover and books of the week. patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz
Hearts and Cupid's arrows were in the air when we recorded this most recent Comic Book Bears episode this past Valentine's Day! And what an assortment of comic book candy do we have for you this time around! Hit play to hear Caleb, Bill Z and Steve discuss the Dreadnok War storyline in Image's current G.I. Joe series, The Vision and The Scarlet Witch's Fear the Reaper arc by Steve Orlando and Lorenzo Tammetta from Marvel, the DC K.O. Boss Battle one-shot and the (excellent) Knightfight mini-series starring Batman and various Robins by Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora springing out of the same DC Comics event! And if your taste in confections runs more to the indie end of the spectrum, don't worry we have you covered too with the queer graphic novels In Between the Trees by Paul Winck and Dancing on the Volcano Paperback by Floor de Goede! All this plus a sweet and crunchy vintage Geek Get that Bill Z shows off from 1989!!
Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O.: Boss Battle 1 by Jeremy Adams, Ronan Cliquet, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Kieran McKeown, Pablo Collar, Hi-Fi DC x AEW 1 by Steve Orlando, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse Superman: Chains of Love 1 by Leah Williams, Ig Guara, Fabi Marques Dan Slott, Rosi Kampe, Trish Mulvihill Marvel Godzilla Infinity Roar 1 by Gerry Duggan, Ig Guara, Javier Garron, Jesus Aburtov Magik and Colossus 1 by Ashley Allen, German Peralta, Arthur Hesli Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four 1 by Josh Trujillo, Andrea Di Vito, Erick Arciniega Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant 1 by Murewa Ayodele, Federica Mancin, Java Tartaglia Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 2 by Jacob Chabot Dark Horse Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Dynamite Archie x Army Of Darkness 1 by Erik Burnham, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Ellie Wright Supernatural Valentine's Day Special 2026 by Preeti Chhibber, Pasquale Qualano, Arancia Studio Thundarr the Barbarian 1 by Jason Aaron, Kewber Baal, Jorge Sutil ThunderCats: Lost in Time by Ed Brisson, Vincenzo Federici, Alessandro Miracolo, Chris Campana, Gerardo Gambone, Ellie Wright Image D'Orc 1 by Brett Bean, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Oni Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen 1 by Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten, Francesco Segala, Sabrina Del Grosso OGN Countdown Everybody by Jim Benton Startup Squad: One for the Dogs by Brian Weisfeld, Bonnie Bader, Nadia Hsieh LEGO Ninjago: Strike of the Serpentine by Cameron Chittock, Will Morris, Sara Antonellini Supergirl's Zoo-Per Heroes Vol 1: Krypto's Big Break by Rob Justus Lost in the Future Vol 3: Save the Planet by Damian Campanario, Alex Fuentes Going Under by Lauren Zside, H.E. Caldwell, Kelly Skovron, Nel Robinson Pi-Rats Vol 1: Set Sail For Adventure by Alexis Vivallo, Fernando Munoz I Survived Vol 13: The California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis, Georgie Ball, Cassie Anderson Action Cat and Adventure Bug Vol 1: Let's Do This! by Art and Franco Snowlands Vol 1: Blood Moon by Morr Meroz, Collin Fogel Space Chasers Vol 2: To The Moon by Joe Caramagna, Leland Melvin, Alison Acton Kid Flash: Going Rogue by Steve Foxe, Jerry Gaylord HILO Presents Vol 1: The Mighty by Judd Winick Camp Monster by Kate Messner, Falynn Koch Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino Steam by Shaenon Garrity, Emily Holden Additional Reviews: I Am Their Silence graphic novel But I'm a Cheerleader A Knock At the Cabin Starfleet Academy ep5 Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep3 New Helluva Boss short Muppet Show News: Imperial Guardians to be 5 issue miniseries, new Disney CEO, Man on the Inside renewed, Chiwetel Ejiofor playing lead in Flanagan's Exorcist, DSTLRY troubles, Balder's Gate 3 adaptation in the works, new Alex Ross OGN, IDW woes, Flanagan remaking The Mist, Matt Braly and Rebecca Sugar's movie not moving forward Trailers: The Dinosaurs, Rooster, Supergirl, Minions and Monsters, Mandalorian and Grogu, Super Mario Galaxy Comics Countdown (04 Feb 2026): Nice House By the Sea 7 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire Department of Truth 35 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Absolute Superman 16 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Absolute Green Lantern 11 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay Event Horizon: Dark Descent 5 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Space Scouts 3 by Matt Kindt, David Rubin Wynd: The Power of the Blood 7 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas DC K.O.: Knightfight 4 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Triona Farrell Batman 6 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey
Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:29 - ComiXology Top 10 0:14:56 - DC KO #4 (Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson and Xermánico & Javier Fernández) 0:36:16 - Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 (Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis) 0:50:10 - Action Comics #1095 (Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche) 1:00:38 - Green Lantern Corps #13 (LGY #115) (Morgan Hampton and Juan José Ryp) 1:13:54 - Batman & Robin #30 (LGY #96) (Philip Kennedy Johnson and Fico Ossio) 1:25:04 - Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #6 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski) 1:33:55 - Bleeding Hearts #1 (Deniz Camp and Stipan Morian) 1:44:00 - PATRON'S PICK: Batman/Deadpool #1 2:12:09 - Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz
Is DC K.O. Knightfight the best Batman story of 2026? Today we're reviewing the high-octane miniseries by Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora. After the shocking elimination of Bruce Wayne in DC K.O. #1, the Dark Knight finds himself trapped in a series of twisted futures created by the Heart of Apokolips. We break down Bruce's brutal gauntlet as he faces off against the "Batmen of the Future"—his own former Robins! From Nightwing's global "Robin Inc." to Jason Todd's totalitarian prison state and Tim Drake's obsessive detective world, we analyze how this series explores Batman's greatest fears about his legacy. Plus, we discuss that emotional finale in Issue #4 featuring Damian Wayne and the grandson Bruce never knew he had. In this video, we cover: The "Bat-Slop" Appeal: Why this over-the-top action series works so well. Student vs. Master: Analyzing the fights between Bruce and Dick, Jason, and Tim. Dan Mora's Art: Is this the best looking Batman book on the stands? The Heart of Apokolips: How this tie-in connects back to the main DC K.O. tournament. The Ending: Does Bruce Wayne finally find a future where he can be happy? Which future Batman was your favorite? Let me know in the comments if you think Bruce should have stayed in the "Good Ending" world!
If you've already read our in-depth feature on Joshua Williamson's Iron Man, the conversation doesn't stop there. On this week's AIPT Comics Podcast, we're running the full, uncut version of our interview with Williamson, pulled straight from the complete transcript behind the piece. It's a deeper, looser, and more candid discussion that digs into his rare position straddling both Marvel and DC, why Iron Man was the one Marvel character he couldn't pass up, and how revisiting Tony Stark's origin reframed the entire run for him. The written feature is live now—but this is the long-form version for listeners who want every insight, tangent, and behind-the-scenes detail.NEWSSal Buscema's superpower was clarityMarvel teases the end of the Ultimate Universe, and how it may be "Reborn"Full announcementSupergirl goes global: DC unites 15 countries for a new anthologyInvincible takes over Image Comics: Season 4 sparks a multiverse-wide celebration'Head Lopper' returns: Andrew MacLean gears cult-favorite for a 10-year anniversary relaunch'Lost Fantasy' ignites a new era as 'Fireborn' launches April 2026entImage Comics unveils a twisted new obsession as 'In Your Skin' blends Bollywood, body horror, and fame'Sex Criminals' is coming to Prime Video and it's about to break time (and TV)SCOOP: Oni Press goes all-in at ComicsPRO with Archie, Matt Kindt, and a wave of 2026 exclusivesOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Absolute Batman #16 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Spirit of the Shadows #1 (Nick Cagnetti)Alex:Absolute Flash #11 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Malevolent #1 (Justin Jordan, John Bivens)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Infernal Hulk #3 (Phillip K Johnson, Kev Walker)Dave: Iron Man #1 (Josh Williamson, Carmen Carnero)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Magik and Colossus #1 (Ashley Allen, German Peralta), The Nice House by the Sea #7 (James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)Dave: DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Batman #6 (Julian Totino Tedesco Card Stock Cover)Alex: Storm: Earths Mightiest Mutant #1 (Dike Ruan variant)Interview: Joshua Williamson - Iron Man #1 out January 28thYou've spent years shaping the DC Universe—long runs, big swings, major characters. What did it feel like emotionally and creatively to finally step into a mainline Marvel ongoing like Iron Man, and did that change how you approached the book?Carmen Carnero is bringing this story to life, and her work has such a strong sense of motion, emotion, and intensity. What did you see in her art that made her the right partner for this specific take on Iron Man?Your tagline, “Tony Stark is the most dangerous weapon in the Marvel Universe,” is a loaded one. In your mind, what makes Tony more dangerous than gods, monsters, or cosmic tyrants?The premise echoes Iron Man's origin in a powerful way—“Tony built Tony in that cave. What if he had to go in again?” How did you think about revisiting that crucible without just retelling the origin story?Madame Masque is positioned as a central force here, orchestrating the kidnapping of geniuses worldwide. She's also currently making waves elsewhere in Marvel—especially in Venom. What drew you to her for this story, and how do you view her role in the larger Marvel landscape right now?
We're thrilled to bring you the full, unedited conversation with Gene Luen Yang, the writer currently steering IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles through one of its most emotional and surprising arcs in years.If you've been reading the book, you know the stakes have never been higher. With the shocking reveal of Ujigami's true identity and the return of Splinter casting a long shadow over the Turtles, Gene joins us to unpack the heart of the story and why this arc is really about family, fear, and the consequences of overprotection.Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWSMarvel just took over OREO with the biggest special-edition drop in cookie historyMarvel Solicitations April 2026Marvel revisits its most divisive event with 'Civil War: Unmasked'Marvel celebrates 50 years of the Eternals with a new character—and a Fall Out Boy creatorMarvel brings back 'Ultimates' #1–6 just in time for the Ultimate Universe's explosive finaleDeadpool is taking over April Fool's Day again—and the Marvel Universe might not survive it'Alien: King Killer' drops humanity into its darkest nightmare yetThe Future Foundation returns in 'Fantastic Four' #11DC Comics solicitationsDC hands the keys to MAD, and lets Chip Zdarsky roast the entire universeAfter 35 years, DC restores the lost Swamp Thing epic fans never thought they'd readExclusive: Valiant's April 2026 solicitations signal a bold new era with Valiant BeyondPrime Video orders 'Lore Olympus' adult animated series, from WEBTOON and Jim Henson CompanyFrom 'Mafia III' to Image Comics: William Harms unleashes a haunting new apocalypse with 'White Sky'Cobra goes silent: Skybound brings back G.I. Joe's most iconic storytelling, this time for the villainsA Murder in the middle: 'Neighborhood Watch' turns a gated community into a powder keg'Hello Body Horror' #1 brings the most unsettling stories from BOOM! Studios' 'Hello Darkness'Exclusive: Dark Horse's 'Did You Hear About Mimi Green?' turns cancel culture into surreal horroOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #8 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)X-Men Of Apocalypse (2025) #2 (Jeph Loeb, Simone Di Meo)Chris:Nights #17 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano) Good As Dead #5 (David and Maria Lapham)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Nights #17 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano) Dave: Exquisite Corpses #9 (art by Valentine De Landro with story by Tyler Boss)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Iron Man #1 (Joshua Williamson, Carmen Carnero)Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #16 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #8 (Eric Canete Variant)Chris: Conan the Barbarian #28 (Gerardo Zaffino Main Cover)Interview: Gene Luen Yang - TMNT #14 out January 14 1. Issue #13 drops a massive bombshell with Ujigami's true identity being Splinter. When you decided to make him the force hunting the Turtles' enemies, what was the emotional core you wanted readers to feel first — shock, tragedy, or inevitability?2. Ujigami isn't just a villain; he's a moral crisis for the Turtles. Was your goal to make this run less about defeating an enemy and more about redefining what justice means for the team?3. In #14, the brothers split up to protect their former enemies from Splinter. That's such a powerful reversal of classic TMNT dynamics — what does this say about how the Turtles have grown since their early days of black-and-white morality?4. You've written a lot about identity and duality in your career. How did that background influence your approach to Splinter becoming Ujigami — a mentor turning into something almost mythic and terrifying?5. Shinigami's introduction brings in mysticism from the 2012 animated series. What made this moment in your run feel right for folding her into IDW continuity, and how did you retool her to fit the tone of your story?6. Your first two issues lean hard into supernatural elements — ninja mythology, death spirits, and destiny. Was that a conscious pivot from recent TMNT runs that focused more on politics and street-level crime?8. You've said the Turtles work in any genre. With Ujigami and Shinigami, you're clearly leaning into horror and dark fantasy — were there specific myths, folktales, or manga influences that shaped this arc?9. You and Freddie E. Williams II are creating some striking, eerie imagery in these issues. How did your collaboration evolve once you realized this arc would live in such a darker, more mystical space?10. With Ujigami revealed and Shinigami now in play, it feels like the table has finally been set for the larger story you and Freddie have planned. Without giving anything away, what should readers be emotionally bracing for as this arc unfolds — heartbreak, redemption, or something even more unexpected?11. If the Turtles had to explain Ujigami to April in the most “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” way possible — full of bad metaphors and half-accurate summaries — which brother would do the worst job, and what would his explanation sound like?
Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:10:08 - ComiXology Top 10 0:13:58 - News 0:21:08 - DC KO #3 (Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson and Xermánico & Javier Fernández) 0:48:57 - Action Comics #1094 (Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche) 1:03:31 - Green Lantern Corps #12 (LGY #115) (Morgan Hampton and Will Conrad, Jason Paz & Fernando Pasarin) 1:15:10 - Batman & Robin #29 (LGY #95) (Philip Kennedy Johnson and Fico Ossio) 1:24:43 - Wonder Woman Black & Gold 2026 Special #1 1:38:43 - PATRON'S PICK: DC KO Joker Vs Red Hood #1 (Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora) 1:50:44 - PATREON: Gideon Falls #9 2:00:20 - Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz
It's a brand new year, and with it comes an exciting slate of Marvel Television series! Join us as we sit down with Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios' Head of Television, Streaming & Animation, for the latest updates on Marvel Television's Wonder Man, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, VisionQuest, and more (2:10). Plus, we celebrate the debut of Wonder Man by revisiting Earth's Mightiest Heroes' legendary West Coast adventures with Marvel Comics Associate Editor Danny Khazem (14:03). And finally, we dive into the newest IRON MAN comic book series with its writer, Joshua Williamson (25:59)! All time codes approximate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After 16 issues, Dan checks back in with Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly to talk about all things G.I. Joe! The series has been going strong at Skybound and Image for some time, so Dan wanted to do a retrospective on the series so far. Also, any excuse he can find to talk about Cobra Commander, he will take. With the DREADNOK WAR wrapping up this week with Issue #17, we wanted to take a chance to chat about the series and this big event. Joshua Williamson gives insight on writing Cobra Commander and Destro who are both the biggest personalities in any room they walk into. Tom Reilly talks about his character designs for them and how he tries to always give them the most flashy costumes because they have to stand out. We also dig into the first appearance of Road Pig with how the team approached Dan's new favorite character. The team shares thoughts on who the character is in their series and their Texas Chain Saw inspirations for him, including what is stated and what is implied. They dig into the future of G.I. Joe and what's to come in the Energon Universe. We talk about sharing all the cool toys in the Energon toy box and how they work together across teams to keep it cohesive. Joshua talks about collaborating with Robert Kirkman to make the line as tight and accessible as possible for new readers.
Round One…FIGHT! In this episode, Joe and Matt take a seat ringside to tell the tale of the tape as the first round of Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson's DC K.O. event kicks off! Plus, the Nerds tape up their fists and take jabs at the tie-ins, including the Flash family chaos from Mark Waid […] The post DC K.O. Ringside Coverage Round One! | Superman, Batman: Knightfight, Justice League Unlimited & MORE! | Back Issue Comics Show #798 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.
There are big swings, and then there are huge swings. Writer Adam Rose and artist Magenta King go for the fences with Huge Detective, a genre mashup mystery where giants roam the Earth and wind up dead like any other sacks of meat. The series was recently collected in a pretty trade paperback from Titan Comics, and it immediately had us craving sequels and sidequels. Where's our Gyant/Bean romance? We're ready for it. We met Adam Rose earlier this year at San Diego Comic-Con, and bonded quickly over our love for the eighties cartoon series M.A.S.K. After a few minutes of chatting, we knew we wanted to get him on the show, and after a few months of wrangling our schedules, we finally made it happen. Unfortunately, we did not spend the entire time discussing how Matt Trakker is currently running through the panels of Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly's G.I. Joe comic. Next time, next time. In this episode, we discuss Adam Rose's love for fantasy and detective fiction. And we force him to choose his preferred genre. Our conversation explores the massive sandbox they've created in Huge Detective and the numerous other genres they could possibly explore in future comics. We make our case for romance. We consider Dollsville, too. Huge Detective issues one through five are now available in trade paperback from Titan Comics. They're written by Adam Rose, illustrated by Magenta King, colored by King and Minimone, and lettered by DC Hopkins. To continue this conversation, follow Adam Rose on Blue Sky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Are you ready to face the future? Look no further than 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Every week 2000 AD brings 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 at your mailbox every week, and your first issue is free. You'll also receive the HUNDRED PAGE 2000 AD Christmas Special this December at no extra cost! 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 November, Event Horizon: Dark Descent, the terrifying comic book prequel series to the classic, 90s, hellraising sci-fi film, reaches its epic third issue, and if you always wanted to know the gory details about exactly what went down when the Event Horizon crew were transported to hell, this is the issue you cannot miss. From writer Christian Ward and artist Tristan Jones, Event Horizon: Dark Descent #3 lands in comic book shops on November 12th courtesy of IDW Publishing, with a killer cover by Jeffrey Alan Love and a variant cover by Chris Burnham. "The dead have appeared to me — and there is something else loose upon the ship. If you can hear me, it may be too late for you. LIBERA TE TUTEMET EX INFERIS!" Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics A CBCC Tribute to Lisa's Father Previously on CBCC: Grant Morrison on Batman/Deadpool Live at New York Comic Con: The Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Comic Book Film Club: 30 Days of Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 12/14 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
We have twice the Joe with Larry Hama's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and the Energon Universe-based G.I. Joe by Joshua Williamson, Marco Fodera, Lee Loughridge, Tom Reilly, and Jordie Bellaire; DSTLRY's The Blood Brother's Mother by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso; Kieron Gillen's and Casper Wijngaard's The Power Fantasy; the conclusion of One World Under Doom; Yokai: Shigeru Mizuki's Supernatural Parade from Drawn & Quarterly; Exquisite Corpses; Black Cat; and so much more!
Toward the end of our last conversation with Grant Morrison, they mentioned how they would soon be returning to comics, writing a new Batman story. We were ecstatic to hear, but we could not have possibly imagined that the new Batman story would actually be a DC/Marvel Comics crossover featuring the Hollywood darling Deadpool. Even better, it's a reunion between Morrison and his Klaus collaborator, Dan Mora, which also features numerous backup stories by other rad creators, including Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Amanda Conner, G. Willow Wilson, and Denys Cowan. The comic is possibly the most surprising book of the year, but not as surprising as Morrison's willingness to return to the show for an in-depth discussion all about it. You're in for another treat, friends. Our Grant Morrison Batman/Deadpool conversation is full-spoilers. You must read the comic before pressing play. If you read the book quickly, as our Brad did the first time, you'll probably miss a great deal. The comic is crammed with Easter eggs and winks, many of which we eventually caught, and a few others we did not until Grant Morrison pointed them out to us. Dan Mora and Grant Morrison's Batman/Deadpool is very different from Greg Capullo and Zeb Wells' Deadpool/Batman, which Marvel ran point on a few weeks ago. It's a fun adventure, but it's also a story commenting on comics, crossovers, and the writer/reader's relationship with the fourth wall. Initially, the team-up between Batman and Deadpool felt a little cynical, and/or capitalistic - and it's still that! However, given Grant Morrison's relationship with Animal Man and smashing the fourth wall, Deadpool is kind of the perfect character for them. Batman/Deadpool also allows Grant Morrison to right a wrong that occurred in the pages of...well, read the comic first, will ya? Dear listeners, welcome to Grant Morrisoin's Revenge! We get into it with The Writer, discussing their initial idea for the crossover, their evolving relationship with the fourth wall, and what they hope for future DC and Marvel crossovers. Batman/Deadpool #1 is out now from DC Comics. “The Cosmic Kiss Caper” is written by Grant Morrison, illustrated by Dan Mora, colored by Alejandro Sánchez, and lettered by Todd Klein. If you wish to continue this conversation with Morrison, follow them on their Website, Substack, Instagram, and Bluesky. This Week's Sponsors This November, Event Horizon: Dark Descent, the terrifying comic book prequel series to the classic, 90s, hellraising sci-fi film, reaches its epic third issue, and if you always wanted to know the gory details about exactly what went down when the Event Horizon crew were transported to hell, this is the issue you cannot miss. From writer Christian Ward and artist Tristan Jones, Event Horizon: Dark Descent #3 lands in comic book shops on November 12th courtesy of IDW Publishing, with a killer cover by Jeffrey Alan Love and a variant cover by Chris Burnham. "The dead have appeared to me — and there is something else loose upon the ship. If you can hear me, it may be too late for you. LIBERA TE TUTEMET EX INFERIS!" Are you ready to face the future? Look no further than 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Every week 2000 AD brings 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 at your mailbox every week, and your first issue is free. You'll also receive the HUNDRED PAGE 2000 AD Christmas Special this December at no extra cost! 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 Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Grant Morrison on All-Star Superman Live at New York Comic Con: The Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.