Podcasts about Kieron Gillen

As the world around them threatens to fall apart, the party must make the choice to dive deeper into their fantasy world, or struggle against all odds to get back home.A group of Tabletop RPG players meets up after a long estrangement…but its not all fun and games. Grudges, rivalries, and love turn a normal game into something more!Jarred - The GM - JulesAndy - The Bulliied - Ted Bell - Tedorius…The GreatTroy - The Friend - Billy Jack Williams - Badass Billy Black CloakDJ - The Pitied - Wendel “Rat Boy” P Lambskin - Skank PandorumAustin - The Loved - Sarah Crabshirt-Rangoon - HuntressDie RPG is a game by Kieron Gillen, based on his comic series Die, published in 2022 by Rowan, Rook & DecardMusic Includes:Incursion by Per Kiilstofte

Today we begin a journey into the Dark Side as we begin our reading of Marvel's 2015's Darth Vader comic,  Written by Kieron Gillen with art by Salvador Larroca! It has a high reputation, not least of which is due to its introduction of the beloved character Doctor Aphra, but can it do what so few attempts to fill in the blank spaces of the films pull off and actually be good on its own merits Let's find out together! Next Time: Book II: Shadows and Secrets (Vader (2015) issues 7-12) Show Notes Catherine Zeta-Jones Laser Scene in Entrapment   Hosted by Rob Zacny (robzacny.bsky.social) Featuring Alicia Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social), and Natalie Watson (nataliewatson.bsky.social) Produced by Michael Hermes Music by Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social Cover art by Xeecee (xeecee.bsky.social)  

The party has entered the world of the game…they aren't just playing, they're living the game. If you die in the game do you die in real life? And can grudges from real life kill in the game? A group of Tabletop RPG players meets up after a long estrangement…but its not all fun and games. Grudges, rivalries, and love turn a normal game into something more!Jarred - The GM - JulesAndy - The Bulliied - Ted Bell - Tedorius…The GreatTroy - The Friend - Billy Jack Williams - Badass Billy Black CloakDJ - The Pitied - Wendel “Rat Boy” P Lambskin - Skank PandorumAustin - The Loved - Sarah Crabshirt-Rangoon - HuntressDie RPG is a game by Kieron Gillen, based on his comic series Die, published in 2022 by Rowan, Rook & DecardMusic Includes:Incursion by Per Kiilstofte

After 30 years, the old gaming group meets up to play again. Tonight they play a game that blurs the lines of reality…no, it obliterates them. A group of Tabletop RPG players meets up after a long estrangement…but its not all fun and games. Grudges, rivalries, and love turn a normal game into something more!Jarred - The GM - JulesAndy - The Bulliied - Ted Bell - Tedorius…The GreatTroy - The Friend - Billy Jack Williams - Badass Billy Black CloakDJ - The Pitied - Wendel “Rat Boy” P Lambskin - Skank PandorumAustin - The Loved - Sarah Crabshirt-Rangoon - HuntressDie RPG is a game by Kieron Gillen, based on his comic series Die, published in 2022 by Rowan, Rook & DecardMusic includes:Remember the Way by Mid-Air MachineWeirding Way by Sir Cubworth

A group of Tabletop RPG players meets up after a long estrangement…but its not all fun and games. Grudges, rivalries, and love turn a normal game into something more!Jarred - The GM - JulesAndy - The Bulliied - Ted Bell - Tedorius…The GreatTroy - The Friend - Billy Jack Williams - Badass Billy Black CloakDJ - The Pitied - Wendel “Rat Boy” P Lambskin - Skank PandorumAustin - The Loved - Sarah Crabshirt-Rangoon - HuntressDie RPG is a game by Kieron Gillen, based on his comic series Die, published in 2022 by Rowan, Rook & Decard

Nach dem üblichen Wochenstress treffen sich Andreas und Emu zur neuen Folge und sprechen neben aktuellen News auch die zuletzt gelesenen Titel durch und es zeichnet sich schnell ab, dass die beiden langsam zu absoluten Kieron Gillen Fanboys mutieren. Warum dem so ist, erfahrt ihr in der Folge! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:26 Begrüßung 00:05:22 News 00:17:20 Gratis Comic Tag 2026 (zur Webseite) 00:19:08 Absolute Batman #18 & #19 (zum Comic) 00:23:44 Der Tod von Doctor Strange (zum Comic) 00:26:15 Hulk: Smash Everything (#1-#5) (zum Comic) 00:31:00 Hyde Street (Bd.1) (zum Comic) 00:36:49 The Power Fantasy (Vol.2&3) (zum Comic) 00:46:45 DIE - Eine Tragödie der Fantasie (Bd.1) (zum Comic) 01:01:43 Medienempfehlung 01:08:34 Verabschiedung 01:08:49 Outro Folge direkt herunterladen Werbefrei auf Steady: https://steadyhq.com/de/pow-ein-comicpodcast/ Link zu unserem Discord-Server: https://discord.gg/8hE9Nt4 Social Links: POW! bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pow_comic_podcast POW! bei YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pow-eincomicpodcast Andreas bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/and_wolf Emu bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emu.bizzaro Emu bei YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emu_bizzaro Emu bei TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emu_bizzaro

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

June 2026 Solicits Weekly Reviews: DC Batwoman 1 Greg Rucka, Dani, Matt Hollingsworth Deathstroke – The Terminator 1 by Tony Fleecs, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ivan Plascencia Lobo 1 by Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu New Titans 33 by Tate Brombal, Sami Basri, Adriano Lucas Nightwing 136 by Dan Watters, Denys Cowan, Norm Rapmund, Francesco Segala Marvel Sentry 1 by Paul Jenkins, Christian Rosado, Matt Milla Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Marvel Mutts 20 by MacKenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam, Fernando Sifuentes Archie Archie Jumbo Comic Magazine – 85th Anniversary Celebration AWA Pick-Up 1 by Michael Coast, FelipeCunha, Sabine Rich Boom Baby Garfield 1 by Grace Ellis, Asia Simone, Michael Northrop, Rob Justus Dark Horse Leonide the Vampyr – The House of Yonda 1 by Mike Mignola, Rachele Aragno, Dave Stewart Dynamite ThunderCats x SilverHawks – Road to War 1 by Ed Brisson, Gerardo Gambone, Andrea Arcari, Chris Campana, Elton Thomasi, Robby Bevard, Renato Pacheco Image Super Creepshow 1 by Kieron Gillen, Rossi Gifford Ryan North, Derek Charm Oni Dead Teenagers 1 by Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Caitlin Yarsky Titan Lenore: Blood and Money by Roman Dirge OGN Countdown Class Pet Ghost Detective Vol 2 by Akeem S. Roberts Legends in the Heights by Marguerite Dabaie Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories-Grevious by Michael Moreci, Caio Filipe Clyde by Jim Benton The Great Puptective Vol 2: Purranormal Activity by Alina Tysoe Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles Vol 2: Cassandra by Marieke Nijkamp, Travis Hymel, Diana Sousa Beat Every 1-Up by Lan Pitts, Joe Hunter SideQuested Vol 1 by K.B. Spangler, Alexandra Presser Lost Daughter of Sparta by Felicia Day, Rowan MacColl TV Digital Circus penultimate episode Movies Project Hail Mary News: Sam Kieth, Nicholas Brendon, Omninews, new Elseworlds announced, Matt Braly's Kickstarter funded in fifteen minutes, release dates for Incredibles 3 and Lilo & Stitch 2, That Texas Blood returning, Rosenberg writing Spawn and King Spawn, full Scooby Doo casting, Sonic 4 casting, Power Rangers relaunch from Boom, new mini for Jeff and Ken, team behind Arcane adapting Wheel of Time animated series, new Dynamite crossover series Altered States by David Avallone announced, final Digital Circus episode release date, new animated Powers adaptation coming to Netflix, Maya Hawke Netflix Detective, Starfleet Academy renewed and canceled, Wonder Man renewed And a Challenge is Announced Trailers: Dune 3, Brand New Day, Big Mistakes Comics Countdown (18 Mar 2026): Exquisite Corpses 11 by James Tynion IV, Che Grayson, Michael Walsh, Gavin Fullerton, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Flash 13 by Jeff Lemire, Haining, Adriano Lucas Ultimates 22 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Knight City 2 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Winder Woman 31 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey Superman Unlkimited 11 by Dan Slott, Lucas Meyer, Giuliano Peratelli Dead Teenagers 1 by Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Caitlin Yarsky Nightwing 136 by Dan Watters, Denys Cowan, Norm Rapmund, Francesco Segala Geiger 22 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Our Soot Stained Heart 4 by Stipan Morian, Joni Hagg, Ropemann

Weekly Reviews: Marvel Spider-Man: Meals to Astonish 1 by Steve Orlando, Roi Mercado, Rachelle Rosenberg Gustavo Duarte Ken Niimura Paul Eschbach, E.J. Su X-Men United 1 by Eve Ewing, Tiago Palma, Brian Reber Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Marvel Mutts AWA Black Moon Ritual by Ytasha Womack, Alitha Martinez, Marco Leskoashlet Dark Horse Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84 1 by Zack Rosenberg, Jared Cullum IDW A Quiet Place: Storm Warning 1 by Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly, Lee Loughridge Godzilla vs America: Gozdilla vs. Portland 1 by Colleen Coover Cat Farris Caitlin Yarsky, Heather Breckel Mark Russell, Eryk Donovan The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace 1 by Hannah Rose May, Kelsey Ramsay, Heather Breckel Image Tigress Island 1 by Patrick Kindlon, EPHK Mad Cave 51 1 by Curt Pires, Jok Dick Tracy: St. Patrick's Day Special by Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Craig Cermak, Mark Englert Tim Seeley, Rebekah Isaacs, Marissa Louise OGN Countdown Steven and Parke: Dinos Are Forever by Parker James Theory of K.O. Vol 2 by Mathieu Reynes Wild That We're Alive: Momboy Comics by Lauren Haldeman Lamington Left Behind by Andrea Innocent Nordlys Book 2 by Malin Falch Table Titans Club: Sneak Attack by Scott Kurtz Bad Kid: My Life as a "Troubled Teen" by Sofia Szamosi TV Starfleet Academy finale Additional Reviews: Overall thoughts on Alyssa Wong's Dr. Aphra, Sana Starros mini Daredevil by Ann Nocenti and John Romita Jr. Vol 1 Omnibus News: Kathyrn Hahn is Mother Grabel in the Tangled movie, Black Cat extended to 15 issues, potential good news for She-Ra, John Stewart to appear in next Superman movie, Buffy revival staked, Landis G.I. Joe canned, Wolfman series by Williamson and Leomacs, Firefly animated series Oscars Trailers: Disclosure Day, Malcolm in the Middle Comics Countdown (11 Mar 2026): Absolute Batman 18 by Scott Snyder, Eric Canete, Frank Martin DIE: Loaded 5 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Absolute Green Lantern 12 by Al Ewing, Sid Kotian, Pressy, Jahnoy Lindsay Supergirl 11 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain Seasons 9 by Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta, Mat Lopes Bleeding Hearts 2 by Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian, Matt Hollingsworth Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 16 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Fero Peniche, Andrew Dalhouse Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84 1 by Zack Rosenberg, Jared Cullum Rogue Sun 33 by Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton, Abel, Bruno Frenda, Antonio Antro Space Ghost 9 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse

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?

On this week's episode of the AIPT Comics Podcast, we've got something special for you. We're running the full, uncut interview with Christian Ward, where the acclaimed writer and artist dives deep into his upcoming project: Event Horizon: Inferno! We unpack his creative process behind his storytelling and the big ideas driving his latest work. It's a wide-ranging conversation about craft, comics, and the strange corners of genre storytelling that Ward continues to explore. 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 Ram V, Evan Cagle, and Anand RK reveal 'Deicidium' graphic novel coming to Image in 2026 Marvel reveals the tragic origin of Shalla-Bal in new 'Fantastic Four: First Foes' one-shot Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara makes Marvel Comics writing debut in Pride special Marvel reveals 'X-Men '97: Season Two' prelude, continuing the animated series' shocking cliffhanger TOP 50 COMICS - FEBRUARY 2026 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Sirens: Love Hurts #2 (Tini Howard, Babs Tarr) Absolute Batman #18 (Scott Snyder, Eric Canete) Chris:​​ Die: Loaded #5 (Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans) X-Men United #1 (Eve Ewing, Tiago Palma) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 (Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly)  Dave: Sirens: Love Hurts #2 (Tini Howard, Babs Tarr) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: Lobo #1 (Skottie Young, Jorge Corona) Dave: Sentry #1 (Paul Jenkins, Christian Rosado) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: X-Men #27 (Gerald Parel Cover) Chris: Dead Teenagers #1 (Caitlin Yarsky's Variant) Interview: Christian Ward - FOC Mar 16th - Out - Apr 22, 2026 1. You're returning to the world of Event Horizon after Dark Descent. At what point did you know you had the green light to continue this story, and was Inferno always part of your long-term plan, or did it grow out of the response to the first series? 2. The solicitation pitches this as “Aliens meets Dante's Inferno.” That's a big swing. How consciously are you leaning into the structure or themes of Dante's Inferno, and does this story descend through its own version of circles of Hell? 3. Setting the story two hundred years after the original incident gives you a massive time jump. What does that distance allow you to explore that you could not in Dark Descent? 5.5. You have a compelling mix of characters working for the billionaire. How do you balance their personalities and backstories? Do you flesh out a cast, then go, “hmmm i'm mixing X”? 4. The idea of a billionaire assembling a private star fleet to plunder the wreckage feels very modern in its cynicism. Were you intentionally tapping into contemporary anxieties about unchecked wealth and corporate ambition? 6. The gravity drive has always been the heart of the horror in Event Horizon. In Inferno, does the focus shift more toward the metaphysical implications of interdimensional travel, or are we going even harder into physical, visceral terror? 7. Rob Carey joins you on art for this series. What does he bring visually that makes this version of Event Horizon feel distinct from Dark Descent? 7.5. Love the suits these characters wear. How do you design something that's new, but also as cool as something we've seen in a sci-fi movie before? 8. After revisiting this universe twice now, how do you personally define what “Hell” is in  Event Horizon? Is it a place, an entity, a force of nature, or something humanity carries with it into the stars?

LE RETOUR DU PANINI CAST ! Une heure en compagnie d'Aurélien & Émile pour parler de leurs titres coup de cœur du mois de mars avec du Spider-Man, des Eternels, des FF et de l'indé mais aussi un long flashback sur les mois précédents avec un focus sur le cosmique (et du teasing sur le post-Imperial

CREATOR INTERVIEW: I sit down with DJ, podcaster, comic critic and creator DJ Benhameen for an hour of exploring the history and the panels of Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze.    What does it mean to be a real Space Opera, why do we not want to get sued, What is a triplehippo? And why was Kieron Gillen scared? check out the book here! https://titan-comics.com/c/1936-jimi-hendrix-purple-haze/

Welcome Back to Make Mine Multiversity: A Marvel Podcast! Each episode we'll be looking at Marvel books, old and new! We discuss fun Marvel comics, Marvel news, Marvel history and, now, are putting the "mine" back into Make Mine Multiversity.Welcome to the first official episode of 2026! I've got some wild episodes for y'all this year. For those who're new, each month I talk with a guest about a Marvel comic that's memorable to them. Sometimes they're personally meaningful, sometimes it's "I read this a few months ago and its still sticking around."This month I'm welcoming on letterer extraordinaire Clayton Cowles (pronounced like Coals or Kohl's.) We're talking "New Avengers" (2005) #27-37, which I probably said was from 2004 because that's when the first issue was first on stands. But who am I to argue with cover dates and the Marvel Wiki?For some bonafides, Clayton is the Eisner-award winning letterer of so many books. You probably know him from most Kieron Gillen joints: "The Wicked + the Divine," "The Power Fantasy," "Journey Into Mystery," "Eternals" Vol. 5, "Die." Did you know he does both "Batman" books? What about "Star Wars?" "Helen of Wyndhorn?" Thompson & co.'s sadly now ended "Birds of Prey?" So many great books!Next time, we should be reading the original "Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars" from 1984! All twelve issues. Get ready for a fun one folks. You can find it collected as "Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars" or on Marvel Unlimited.Elias can be found writing here at eliasrwrites.ghost.io. Clayton can be found wherever comics are sold, on Bluesky @claytoncowles.bsky.social, and via his newsletter. Our theme music is “Excelsior” by Carol Romo and our audio editor is me, Elias. If the episode is too quiet or, maybe, too loud, or even too full of page turning foley, blame him.The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, (Stitcher is apparently dead and buried) and other places so please subscribe!

Issue #742: Bye Ultimate Felicia Download Directly From iTunes NOW on SPOTIFY! Oh the humanity! Joey and Bob dig out of a snow-covered Northeast, John freezes his tauntaun off in the midwest, and Aaron complains about a handsome weatherman and sewage in the swamp. In other words, your classic TC run-around! Lots of comics this week, including lots of twists and turns in Ryan North's Fantastic Four, Chip Zdarsky's Captain America, and Kieron Gillen's Power Fantasy. Also, reflections on the end of Hickman and Checchetto's Ultimate Spider-Man. Additionally, a message from your cranky uncle Bob (and a way to support him: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-bob-reyer-a-hero-in-need). Comics talked this week: Strange Tales #4, World's Finest #48, Captain America #7, Fantastic Four #8, Power Fantasy #16, Oracles OGN, Generation X-23 #1, The Thing on the Doorstep #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #24, Red Book #2-3, and Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #1. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Weekly Reviews: DC Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 by Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis Bleeding Hearts 1 by Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian, Matt Hollingsworth DC K.O. 4 by Scott Snyder, Javier Fernandez, Alejandro Sanchez Sirens: Love Hurts 1 by Tini Howard, Babs Tarr, Xanthe Bouma, Miquel Muerto Marvel Cyclops 1 by Alex Paknadel, Roge Antonio, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Fall of Ultraman 1 by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Davide Tinto, Rachelle Rosenberg Marc Spector, Moon Knight 1 by Jed MacKay, Dev Pramanik, Rachelle Rosenberg Star Wars: Jar Jar 1 by Ahmed Best, Marc Guggenheim, Kieran McKeown, Laura Braga, Mike Atiyeh) Wade Wilson, Deadpool 1 by Benjamin Percy, Geoff Shaw, Alex Sinclair Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 3 by Jacob Chabot Boom The Center Holds 1 by Larry Hama, Mark D. Bright, Josh Burcham Hello Darkness: Good Bones and Other Sordid Tales 1 by Steve Orlando, Federico Sorressa, Lauren Affe, A.L. Kaplan, Marissa Louise, Dillon Snook, Brad Simpson, Adam Gorham, Francesco Segala Dark Horse Crown: A Tale of Hell 1 by Mike Mignola, Todd Mignola, Warwick Johnson Cadwell Dynamite DuckTales Valentine's Day Special 2026 by James III, Connor Ratliff, Libero Ermetti ThunderCats Valentine's Day Special 2026 by Ed Brisson, Elton Thomasi, Fabio Sora, Ren Spiller Vampirella Winter Special 2026 by Liam Johnson, Marc Borstel, Jordi Escuin Llorach Image Thing On the Doorstep 1 by Simon Birks, Willi Roberts Mad Cave Barbarian Behind Bars 1 by Elliot Kalan, Andrea Mutti Oni Tortured Hearts 1 by Amy Roy, Fabiana Mascolo Jordie Bellaire, Sebastian Cabrol Blake Howard, Tini Howard, Arjuna Susini, Michael Atiyeh Ann Nocenti, Dan McDaid, Michelle Madsen OGN Countdown Naraka Warrior Vol 2 by Albert Ng, Jerry Cho Luna Express by Campbell Whyte A Star Called the Sun by Simon Roy Oh, Brother by Georgina Chadderton Eeowulf Vol 1 and 2 by Mike Cavallaro, Irene Yeom Ami Moon and the Galactic Peackeepers Vol 1 by Frances Lee Nobody by Jeff Lemire TV Starfleet Academy ep6 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep4 Movies Goat Additional Reviews: Mighty Nein s1 Batman '89: Echoes Friday News: new Spawn series by Gail, Momoa starring in Helldivers movie, new DC early readers graphic novel announced: You're A Superhero, new IDW crime line, Owl House graphic novel co-written by Dana Terrace, Infernal Hulk ending with issue 10, new Spidey mini by Dan Slott/Marcos Martin/Marcus To, Knights of Guinevere officially a series, Omninews, Rocketeer vs. King Kong crossover Trailers: Scarpetta, Spider Noir, Knights of Guinevere Comics Countdown (11 Feb 2026): Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 by Kelly Thompson, Matt De Iulis DIE: Loaded 4 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans DC K.O. 4 by Scott Snyder, Javier Fernandez, Alejandro Sanchez w0rldtr33 18 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire Supergirl 10 by Sophie Campbell, Joe Quinones Action Comics 1095 by Mark Waid, Patricio Delpeche Crown: A Tale of Hell 1 by Mike Mignola, Todd Mignola, Warwick Johnson Cadwell Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 15 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Amazing Spider-Man: Torn 5 by J. Michael Straczynski, Pere Perez, Guru eFX Space Ghost 8 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse

J. Michael Straczynski, Kieron Gillen, and Matt Fraction … OH MY! Eric and Faz present the sixth installment of their quest to read EVERY Thor comic leading up to 800. They have entered the third volume and breakdown the runs of these great creators.Check out PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u65477484?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorCheck out INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marvelthorpodcast?igsh=Nm15MjQ2dW10cXZ3&utm_source=qrCheck out DISCORD:https://discord.gg/DsKTVAmwuY

Phillip and Eric break down the first volume of the alternate history superpower Image comic series The Power Fantasy by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard! They discuss its new take on the "beware the superman" narrative, the dissonance of its vibrant color scheme with the subject matter, and give fake lamentations about their graduate alma mater shutting down due to running up a $24 million deficit.

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O. 3 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javier Fernandez, Xermanico, Alejandro Sanchez Wonder Woman: Black and Gold 2026 Special by Tom King, Mitch Gerads Alyssa Wong, Karen Darboe Steve Orlando, Rossi Gifford Jordie Bellaire, Paulina Ganucheau, Kendall Good Marvel Dungeons of Doom 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Benjamin Percy, Justin Mason, Robert Gill, Carlos Magno, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story, Guru eFX Knull 1 by Al Ewing, Tom Waltz, Juanan Ramirez, Erick Arciniega Logan: Black, White, and Blood 1 by Tom Waltz, Alex Lins Saladin Admed, Adam Kubert, Arthur Hesli Larry Hama, Dave Wachter Luna Snow: World Tour 1 by Greg Pak, Takeshi Miyazawa, Arif Anindito, Yen Nitro Sai: Dimensional Rivals 1 by Peach Momoko, Iban Coello, Stan Sakai, Emi Fuji Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Strange Tales 5 by Preeti Chhibber Ahoy Babs: The Black Road South 1 by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, Andy Troy Boom Alice Forever After 1 by Dan Panosian, Giorgio Spalletta, Francesco Segala Dark Horse Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome 1 by Doug Wagner, Tommaso Bennato, Rico Renzi Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts 1 by Casey Gilly, Antonio Di Caprio, Eren Angiolini Mad Cave Where Does the Rainbow End 1 by Francesca Perillo, Stefano Cardoselli, Lorenzo Scaramella Valiant Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar 5 (God Hunt 1) by Steve Orlando, Diego Giribaldi, Tomas Aira, Lautaro Ftulli, Ludwig Olimba OGN Countdown Bizarre Bizarre Vol 2: Down Dark Path by Daniel Nayeri, LesLey Vamos Wallflower by Iasmin Omar Ata When Monsters Wake Book 1: Children of the Night by Victoria Setian, Savanna Ganucheau Red and the Wolves by Cherry Zong Gumshoe by Brenna Thummler Pig Wife by Abbey Luck Additional Reviews: Starfleet Academy episodes 1 and 2 Dying is Easy King Sorrow Rook: Exodus News: Omninews, Spider-Man/Superman crossover creative teams, My Adventures with Superman s3 coming this year, Kratos cast in God of War show, Lemire writing Firestorm, Campbell returning to Zatanna, Cate Blanchett reprising HTTYD role, Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre returns as an anthology, Kevin Smith Bizarro comic, Exquisite Corpses movie in development, Trailers: Avengers Doomsday teaser #4, How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Comics Countdown (14 Jan 2026) DIE: Loaded 3 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring 5 by Patrick Horvath DC K.O. 3 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Xermanico, Javier Fernandez, Alejandro Sanchez Geiger 20 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Action Comics 1094 by Mark Waid, Patricio Delpeche Supergirl 9 by Sophie Campbell, Joe Quinones Our Soot Stained Heart 2 by Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian, Ropemann Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 14 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Minor Arcana 13 by Jeff Lemire, Patricio Delpeche Space Ghost 7 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse

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's Ultimate Universe is ending — April 2026 solicits hints how the epic two-year experiment goes outDoom vs. Ultron in 2099! Marvel unleashes a villain showdown fans didn't see comingFirst details revealed for Marvel and DC's ‘Spider-Man/Superman' crossover out April 2026April 2026 solicits reveal Marvel's ‘Road to Armageddon' for Captain America and WolverineJubilee takes center stage in a powerful new Marvel one-shot celebrating AAPI Heritage MonthX-23 steps out of Wolverine's shadow as Marvel teases deadly new Weapon X threatsMarvel unveils April's massive 2026 X-Men lineup as the Shadows of Tomorrow takes shapeSpider-Man becomes Spider-Carnage — Marvel's 'Death Spiral' ends with a jaw-dropping twistMarvel previews April 2026 Spider-Man chaos as 'Death Spiral' hits its final chaptersNorman Osborn trains the Spider-Verse in Marvel's wild new Spider-Man miniStar Wars brings the original trilogy to Galaxy's Edge in major new Marvel comic storyFrom 'The Conjuring' to comics, Michael Chaves unleashes a dark fantasy epic with 'Corpse Knight'Ghost Machine opens the vault with a massive official guide to its growing universe in April 2026DC turns the world upside down with Kevin Smith's bizarre new origin for 'Bizarro: Year None'DC's Next Level grows again with new ‘Zatanna' and ‘Firestorm' series for 2026DC HAD #1 COMIC STORE MARKET SHARE IN Q4 2025Our Top Books of the Week:Dave:Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5 (Patrick Horvath)Logan: Black, White & Blood #1 (Various)Alex:​​Uncanny X-Men #22 (Simone, David Marquez)Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1 (Momoko, Iban Coello, Stan Sakai)bStandout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex:  Logan: Black, White & Blood (Larry Hama, Dave Wichter)Dave: DC K.O. #3 and Transformers #28TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Power Fantasy #15 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Dave: Captain America #6 (Chip Zdarsky,  Delio Diaz)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Panther: Intergalactic #2 (E.M. Gist Cover) and Witchblade #18 (1:25 Jason Alexander Virgin Cover)Alex: Wiccan: Witches' Road #2 (Meghan Hetrick) and I am LEGALLY REQUIRED to also name Travis Moore's  Nightwing #134Interview: Jason Aaron - Thundarr - Out Jan 21, 2026 You've called Thundarr the Barbarian a “fundamental component of your DNA as a writer.” What about that world or those characters spoke to you most deeply as a kid — and how has that stayed with you?This is a property with DNA from comic legends like Jack Kirby, Alex Toth, and Steve Gerber. How do you honor that legacy while still making Thundarr feel like a Jason Aaron story?You've written some of the biggest mythic heroes in comics — Thor, Conan, Avengers. Where does Thundarr fit into that heroic lineage for you?The original cartoon blended post-apocalyptic sci-fi with sorcery and swordplay in a way that was rare even then. How are you capturing that same balance in the comic — and are you updating it for modern readers in any way?You've said this story will reveal Thundarr's origin for the first time. What can fans expect from that reveal, and how did you approach filling in a piece of lore that's been left blank for over 40 years?You're collaborating with artist Kewber Baal, who's got a dynamic and muscular style that fits Thundarr perfectly. What's the creative chemistry been like between you two so far?Classic villains like Gemini and Mindok are returning. Did you treat this like a “greatest hits” of Thundarr adversaries, or did you want to expand their mythology too?Fun/Silly Question: If you had Thundarr's Sunsword for a day, what's the first totally irresponsible thing you'd use it for — and what's the first heroic thing you'd do after? 

Dallas, Anne, and Alexis sit down to discuss Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora's Once and Future.

March 2026 Solicitations (Image, DC, Others) Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O.: Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna by Leah Williams, Mirka Andolfo, Romulo Fajardo Jr Titans 30 by John Layman, Pete Woods, Bruno Abdias Marvel Black Panther: Intergalactic 1 by Victor LaValle, Stefano Nesi, Bryan Valenza Marvel Unlimited Strange Tales 1 by Preeti Chhibber, Bailie Rosenlund AWA AGGIE – Aggregated Human Experience Database 1 by Mark Russell, Aco, David Lorenzo, Ive Svorcina Dynamite ThunderCats Ho!(Liday) Special 2025 by Ed Brisson, Fabio Gallo, Emanuele Ercolani, Giona Zefiro Image Wrestle Heist 1 by Kyle Starks, Vladimir Popov Mad Cave New Space Age 1 by Kenny Porter, Mike Becker, Kevin Betou OGN Countdown: Black Heart Billy by Rick Remender, Kieron Dwyer Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski, Aleksandra Zielinska, Michael Dowling, Luis NCT Athanasia by Daniel Kraus, Dani, Brad Simpson Red and Blue Monster Hunters by Sara Soler Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem by John Claude Bemis, Nicole Miles Dire Days of Willowweep Manor and the Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon Garrity, Christopher Baldwin Additional Reviews: Chutzpah The Dropout Knives Out 3 Sunny Side Down ep3 War Between the Land and the Sea finale David News: new Jessica Jones series, She-Ra leaving Netflix, more DC KO fighters, Oscars moving to YouTube, Netflix commits to theaters for WB movies, Tarzan to IDW, Sony buys Peanuts, Archie merging with Oni, new Archie titles announced, Woods and w0rldtr33 optioned for animated series, Paul Jenkins writing Sentry and Captain Marvel, Brainiac cast, Omninews Trailers: Disclosure Day, Odyssey, Muppet Show Comics Countdown (17 Dec 2025): Exquisite Corpses 8 by James Tynion IV, Pornsak Pichetshote, Michael Walsh, Adam Gorham, Jordie Bellaire Endeavour 2 by Stephanie Phillips, Marc Laming, Tony Shasteen, Lee Loughridge w0rldtr33 17 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire DIE: Loaded 2 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Everything Dead and Dying 4 by Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips, Pip Martin Absolute Flash 10 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Sacrificers 18 by Rick Remender, Andre Lima Araujo, Dave McCaig Bat-Man: Second Knight 2 by Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer Space Scouts 2 by Matt Kindt, David Rubin, Xulia Pison Wonder Woman 28 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Jorge Fornes, Tomeu Morey

Best Single IssueDave: Assorted Crisis Events #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadki)Alex: The Power Fantasy #13 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Chris: The Voice Said Kill #4 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)Best Graphic NovelDave: DromeAlex: Young Men in Love: New RomanceChris: Trumpets of DeathBest WriterDave: Deniz CampAlex: Kieron GillenChris: Zac Thompson Best ArtistDave: Hayden ShermanAlex: Evan CagleChris: Dani Best Series Dave: Absolute Batman (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Alex: Absolute Wonder Woman (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Mattia De Iulis)Chris: The Amazing Spider-Man (2025)Best AnthologyDave: Monkey Meat: The Summer BatchAlex: DC Pride 2025Chris: Hello DarknessBest LettererDave: Lucas GattoniAlex: Adiyta BidikarChris: Clayton CowlesBest ColorsDave: Jordie BellaireAlex: Javier Rodriguez (Absolute MM)Chris: Mike SpicerBest Comics film or TV?Dave: ThunderboltsAlex: Marvel ZombiesChris: SupermanBest Comics Event?Dave: DC K.O.Alex: Ugh…. noneChris: Ultimate EndgameBest HorrorDave: Event Horizon: Dark Descent (2025) (Christian Ward, Tristan Jones)Alex: Exquisite Corpses (Tynion, Walsh)Chris: Exorcism Island (Jordan Thomas, Chris Matthews)Wild card options: Biggest StinkerDave: RevelationAlex: Every Revelation tie-in (especially Laura Kinney and Iron & Frost)Chris: I, Tyrant Most gruesome death Dave: The alien killer in Cruel Universe 2 #2 (Riley Rossmo, David Wielgosz)Alex: Most of the kills in Predator vs Marvel UniverseChris: Batman “dies” in DC K.O. Best coupleDave: Gambit and RogueAlex: Mister Miracle and Big BardaChris: Melvin and June Waring (Ancestral Recall)Best Reboot/RelaunchDave: Punisher: Red BandAlex: Resurrection Man: Quantum KarmaChris: Toxic CrusadersBest Plot TwistDave: Batman/Deadpool - Grant Morrison writes themselves into the storyAlex: Etienne dyingChris: Doom's Death/Return (In, like, four weeks time)Most Anticipated Series of Next YearDave: Death SpiralAlex: Mushroom Knight Vol. 3 (Oliver Bly)Chris: Is Ted OK?

If you like Comic Sans, we think you'll love Party of One, a podcast about getting to know people through the shared experience of play.In this episode, host Jeff Stormer is joined by comics writer (and TTRPG creator!) Kieron Gillen for a monstrous game of Apocalypse Keys! Listen to Party of One wherever you get your podcasts.---Kieron is the writer behind some of my favorite comics, including Young Avengers, Journey Into Mystery, and The Wicked + The Divine. His latest works include The Power Fantasy, about six superpowered individuals with the power to singlehandedly destroy the planet, and Die Loaded, the sequel to his incredible comic book/RPG combo Die, about a dark fantasy roleplaying game come to life.We sat down for a monstrous superhero mystery in Apocalypse Keys, about the demonic agents of a massive organization tasked with stopping the end of the world. DIVISION is calling, monsters. Do you answer? Or will you become the Harbinger yourself?KIERON GILLEN: https://bindings.app/shelf/1FLv6kLbTHE POWER FANTASY: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-power-fantasyDIE LOADED: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/die-loaded-1OLD MEN RUNNING THE WORLD: https://oldmenrunningtheworld.com/welcome/FOLLOW KIERON ON SOCIAL: https://bsky.app/profile/kierongillen.bsky.socialAPOCALYPSE KEYS: https://evilhat.com/product/apocalypse-keys/ALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: https://moonshotpods.com/all-my-fantasy-children/PARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/jeffstormerFOLLOW JEFF ON TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/gmjeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Static Beyond 1 by Evan Narcisse, Nikolas Draper-Ivey, Wil Quintana Poison Ivy Annual 2025 by G. Willow Wilson, Mark Buckingham, Lee Loughridge DC Go: DC/Marvel: Flash/Fantastic Four by Jeremy Adams, Adrian Gutierrez, Romulo Fajardo Jr Marvel 1776 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Sean Damien Hill, Ron Lim, Jay Leisten, Roberto Poggi, Alex Sinclair Predator: Badlands 1 by Ethan Sacks, Elvin Ching, Oren Junior, Juancho Velez Marvel Unlimited: Marvel Meow 32 by Nao Fuji Marvel/DC: Thor/Shazam by Al Ewing, Jethro Morales, Erick Arciniega Dark Horse American Caper 1 by Dan Houser, Lazlow, David Lapham, Lee Loughridge Hellboy and the BPRD: The Ghost Ships of Labrador 1 by Mike Mignola, Rob Williams, Laurence Campbell, Lee Loughridge Dynamite Gargoyles x Fantastic Four 1 by Greg Weisman, George Kambadais Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt 1 by Fred Van Lente, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse ThunderCats: Panthro 1 by Ed Brisson, Dave Acosta, Arancia Studio IDW TMNT x Godzilla 1 by Tim Seeley, Fero Peniche, Luis Antonio Delgado Tuatha by Gavin Fullerton Image Colossal Kaya 1 by Wes Craig, Ryan Stegman, Declan Shalvey, Nathan Fox, Mike Huddleston, Jim Mahfood, James Harren Die Loaded 1 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Youngblood 1 by Rob Liefeld, Chance Wolf, Juan Manuel Rodriguez Mad Cave Liquidator 1 by Peter Milligan, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson ComiXology Medieval 1 by Neil Kleid, Alex Cormack OGN Countdown: Separated From Santo by Brian Barazzuoi, Cam Drysdale Naraka Warrior Vol 1 by Albert Ng, Jerry Cho Spider-Man: Octo-Girl vol 3 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Betten Court Ultimate Oz Universe Vol 1: The Lost Lands by Cullen Bunn, Mike Deodato Jr., Larry King, Julie McNulty, Ive Svorcina Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber by Kenny Ruiz, Ruben Candel Where There's Smoke, There's Dinner: Confessions of a Cartoonist Cook by Jennifer Hayden Always Raining Here by Hazel and Bell Additional Reviews: Running Man Late Night With the Devil Spectacular Spider-Man Omnibus Frankenstein Predator: Badlands Hazbin Hotel s2 ep 5/6 Heathens Taika Waititi's Best Christmas Ever animated short News: Jimmy Olsen spinoff in development, V for Vendetta series, Alien: Earth renewed, new Luther movie with Idris and Ruth Wilson, Disney+ user-generated AI content, Brainiac villain of Gunn's next Superman film, Predator: Bloodshed, Redcoat movie in development, Phantom of the Opera by Tyler Boss and Martin Simmonds Am It Glenn? Trailers: Toy Story 5, Super Mario Galaxy, Moana Comics Countdown (12 Nov 2025): Die Loaded 1 by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans Superman: Kryptonite Spectrum 4 by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rites of Spring 4 by Patrick Horvath Poison Ivy 2025 Annual by G. Willow Wilson, Mark Buckingham, Lee Loughridge Redcoat 15 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Grim 25 by Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano Armentaro, Rico Renzi Supergirl 7 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain Fantastic Four 5 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Author Immortal 2 by Frank Barbiere, Morgan Beem Event Horizon: Dark Descent 3 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin  

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!

Writer Kieron Gillen joins the podcast to talk about his current Image comics The Power Fantasy and Die: Loaded and everything that's going into them. Gillen discusses FOC vs. release, Die's longevity as an idea, staying in love with comics, the emotional side of the commercial part of the job, how he thinks of his comics, the direction of Die: Loaded, why Die returned, the approach to its story, Stephanie Hans' impact, comic RPGs, how The Power Fantasy has compared to expectations, where it is, activating your audience, promoting the work, surprises in the series, and more.

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'Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon' by Chip Zdarsky and Luca Maresca, a lead-in series to next summer's 'Armageddon' event, arrives in February 2026.The Iron Fist reborn: Lin Lie leads Marvel's greatest martial artists in 'Deadly Hands of K'un-Lun' #1!S.H.I.E.L.D. returns in the next chapter of Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti's 'Captain America'Moonstar solo comic coming January 2026BOOM! Studios saddles up for new ‘My Little Pony' adventuresRob Liefeld's 'Youngblood' returns — and It's already sold outVault Comics and Matt Dinniman's 'Dungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile' smashes crowdfunding recordsOctober 2025 sales figures are inOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil (W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo)Alien vs. Captain America (2025) #1 (Frank Tieri, Stefano Raffaele)Alex:​​Poison Ivy #38 (Wilson, Takara)Amazing Spider-Man #15 (Joe Kelley, Emilio Laiso, Marte Garcia)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex:  Binary #2 (Giada Belviso)Dave: Amazing Spider-Man #15 (Joe Kelley, Emilio Laiso, Marte Garcia)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: DIE: Loaded #1 (Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans) & Predator: Badlands #1 (Ethan Sacks, Elvin Ching, Oren Junior)Dave: We're Taking Everyone Down with Us #6 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Sinister's Six #2 (Ivan Shavrin Variant)Alex: Batman: Dark Patterns #12 (Hayden Sherman)Interview: Paul Pope talks his career and Total THB out November 11, 20251. Total THB has always felt like a living piece of your imagination—something that evolved alongside you. Now that you're returning to it after thirty years, what does it mean to finally see it presented as the definitive version you always envisioned?7. In your introduction, you mention artists like Bruegel, Motherwell, and Rodin alongside Kirby, Moebius, and Miyazaki. That's a fascinating cross-section of influences—how do you see Total THB sitting at the intersection of those worlds now?2. In your introduction, you talk about the seed idea—“small things exploding into big things.” How has that core concept shaped your storytelling and visual philosophy across your entire career, and how does it feel to return to it now with decades of experience behind you?8. Total THB is set on a divided Mars, a world of art versus bureaucracy, chaos versus control. Given how global politics and culture have evolved since the '90s, do you see new relevance—or new warnings—in the story's setting and themes?5. The relationship between HR and THB—the sheltered daughter and her enigmatic bodyguard—feels both intimate and mythic. How do you see their dynamic now, and what new layers do you hope readers discover in this remastered edition?6. You've described superheroes before as modern myths — figures that blend pulp with poetry. Having moved between corporate superhero universes and your own creator-owned worlds, what do you think mainstream superhero comics could still learn from the spirit of self-publishing that birthed THB*?*

NEWS - Drew Struzan passes on - KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS trailer - PREDATOR: BADLANDS IMAX trailer & time period - THE RUNNING MAN trailer 2 OGTW - Becker: CRITICAL ROLE podcast(two episodes), SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES on D+ - Diaz: THE SHATTERING PEACE by John Scalzi completed, THE POWER FANTASY by Kieron Gillen & Caspar Wijngaard MAIN TOPIC: This week Joe and Michael take on the season, and potentially series, finale of PEACEMAKER. They are in agreement that this was a good season, but did the finale stick the landing? What did you think? Welcome to the Kybercast! #Peacemaker #TheShatteringPeace #DrewStruzan #KnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #PredatorBadlands #TheRunningMan #CriticalRole #SomethingWickedThisWayComes

Join Andrew Dunn and Chris Triebel as they discuss The Smashing Machine! Then stick around for a review of The Power Fantasy Vol 1 by Kieron Gillen. Or don't. Whatever. I'm not your boss. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1 BUY SOME MERCH: https://the-media-lunch-break.creator-spring.com Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreak Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/TheMediaLunchBreak Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Instagram: @TheMediaLunchBreak Or email us at: TheMediaLunchBreak@gmail.com Listen to and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! The Media Lunch Break on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak Graphic art by: Melinda Filonuk - www.melgraphics.com www.etsy.com/shop/melgraphicscreations Eric Scotolati - https://twitter.com/ericscotolati

Tad and Phil are joined by writer Kieron Gillen to discuss The Power Fantasy, DIE, and more!

With his remarkable fantasy series, DIE, returning, Kieron Gillen checks in to talk about the newly titled, DIE: LOADED.But that's not all: Kieron also digs in on THE POWER FANTASY (39:59) with the third arc having just begun.DIE: LOADED #1 Final Order Cutoff (FOC): October 20DIE: LOADED #1 On Shelves: November 12THE POWER FANTASY Vol. #1 & 2: In Stores Note

Kieron Gillen's X-Men gets an omnibus. The first-ever San Diego Comic-Con Malaga was reportedly a "total disaster." What does Absolute Evil mean for Absolute Green Arrow?SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

August Top 50 Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Adventures of Superman: Book of El 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Scott Godlewski, Alex Guimaraes Batman 1 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey Marvel Amazing Spider-Man 11 (975) by Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia Saladin Ahmed, Pere Perez, Morry Hollowell Lee Gatlin Doctor Strange 450 by J. Michael Straczynski, Lee Ferguson, Carlos Lopez Ashley Allen, Ig Guara, Fabi Marques Roger Stern, Ron Lim, Israel Silva Christian Ward Derek Landy, Ivan Fiorelli, Dono Sanchez-Almara Imperial War: Exiles 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Steve Foxe, Francesco Manna, Davide Tinto, Erick Arciniega It's Jeff and Other Marvel Tails 1 by Kelly Thompson, GuriHiru; Alyssa Wong, Bob Quinn; Nao Fuji Spider-Man '94 1 by J.M. DeMatteis, Tim Towe, Jim Campbell Star Wars: Han Solo-Hunt for the Falcon 1 by Rodney Barnes, Ramon Rosanas, Guru eFX Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 16 by Nao Fuji Archie Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Magic Unleashed 1 by Craig Boldman, Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Glenn Whitemore; Holly Golightly, Al Nickerson; Dan Parent, Bob Smith Dark Horse Adventures of Lumen N. 1 by James Robinson, Phil Hester, Marc Deering, Bill Crabtree DSTLRY White House Robot Romance 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Rachael Stott, Tamra Bonvillain IDW Blood Honey 1 by Sean Peacock Monster High: House Haunters 1 by Ben Kahn, Sonia Liao, Rebecca Nalty Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming 1 by Susan Bridges, Tilly Bridges, Angel Hernandez, Charlie Kirchoff Image Artificial 1 by Maria Llovet Closer 1 by Kieron Gillen, Steve Lieber, Tamra Bonvillain Everything Dead and Dying 1 by Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips, Pip Martin Oni Skin Police II 1 by Jordan Thomas, Daniel Gete, Jason Wordie Red 5 Afterburn: Bad Blood 1 by Scott Chitwood, Etienne Derepentigny OGN Countdown: Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure by Jeff Brown, SB Wilson, Corey Egbert Aquamanatee by Ben Clanton, Cassandra Federman Champion by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld, Ed Laroche Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, K. Woodman-Maynard Max, a Little Axolotl by Joey Spiotto Double Booking Vol 2: When and Where Wolf? by Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer Goosebumps: Monster Blood by R.L. Stine, Maddi Gonzalez Redman's Muddy Waters Too by Redman, Ben Katzner, Geo Gant, Fred Stresing School Dance (Brinkley Year Books) by Sarah Sax In Mourning by Paula Cheshire, Jodie Troutman Dream On by Shannon Hale, Marcela Cespedes Millie of the Manor by Karina Evans, Andrea Bell Pizza Witch by Sarah Graley. Stef Purenins North for the Winter by Bobby Podesta Additional Reviews: Strange Academy Last of Us s2 Alien Episode 5 Pokemon Concierge s2 Long Story Short News: Tom Brevoort idiocy, Archie vs. Army of Darkness from Dynamite, Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow coming in 2027, Sophie Turner cast as Lara Croft, Wayne Family Adventures return date, Vertigo revival to be announced at NYCC, Learning With Pibby animated seres becomes full-fledged project, Previews magazine ending Trailers: Marvel Zombie, Monster s3: The Ed Gein Story, Knives Out 3, Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss Comics Countdown (03 Sep 2025): Absolute Superman 11 by Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ulises Arreola White House Robot Romance 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Rachael Stott, Tamra Bonvillain Everything Dead and Dying 1 by Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips, Pip Martin Absolute Green Lantern 6 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay Phantom Road 15 by Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, Jordie Bellaire Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Batman 1 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey Adventures of Superman: Book of El 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Scott Godlewski, Alex Guimaraes Adventures of Lumen N. 1 by James Robinson, Phil Hester, Marc Deering, Bill Crabtree Birds of Prey 25 by Kelly Thompson, Cliff Richards, Sami Basri, Adriano Lucas

Kieron is the writer behind some of my favorite comics, including Young Avengers, Journey Into Mystery, and The Wicked + The Divine. His latest works include The Power Fantasy, about the six superpowered individuals with the power to singlehandedly destroy the planet, and Die Loaded, the sequel to his incredible comic book/RPG combo Die, about a dark fantasy roleplaying game come to life.We sat down for some monstrous superhero mystery in Apocalypse Keys, about the demonic agents of a massive organization tasked with stopping the end of the world. DIVISION is calling, monsters. Do you answer? Or will you become the Harbinger youself?KIERON GILLEN: https://bindings.app/shelf/1FLv6kLbTHE POWER FANTASY: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-power-fantasyDIE LOADED: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/die-loaded-1OLD MEN RUNNING THE WORLD: https://oldmenrunningtheworld.com/welcome/FOLLOW KIERON ON SOCIAL: https://bsky.app/profile/kierongillen.bsky.socialAPOCALYPSE KEYS: https://evilhat.com/product/apocalypse-keys/ALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: https://moonshotpods.com/all-my-fantasy-children/PARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/jeffstormerFOLLOW JEFF ON TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/gmjeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/party-of-one-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Charlotte and Zack rewrite history to make this the best episode of MMY yet! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Journey Into Mystery #633-#636, 639-641 More like Journey into Mastery am I right? The Mighty Thor / Journey Into Mystery JiM #642, TMT #19, #643, TMT #20, #644, […] The post 2012 Pt. 1: More Kieron Gillen Asgard! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

We return. Kara and Tia discuss the covers for the issues of #18-22. [REDACTED] is back??!Issue 18:Jamie/Matt: PersephoneJamie/Matt Variant: Persephone HeadshotECCC Variant: Persephone in GreenIssue 19:Jamie/Matt: Dionysus, God of the Dance FloorKris Anka Variant: Baal Pin-upIssue 20:Jamie/Matt: NornsJenny Frison Variant: Persephone AflameIssue 21:Jamie/Matt: ValkyriesDavid Aja Variant: God Save the QueenIssue 22:Jamie/Matt: MiniOlly Moss Variant: Bust of LuciferMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander Riggs Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

Goosebumps illustrator Tim Jacobus tackles Jason Kelce's Garage Beer comic for Halloween. Stephane Hans and Kieron Gillen return to Die. Marvel bundling Age of Apocalypse one-shot.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We return. This time, Kara and Tia are digging into issues #12-17. Is this arc all about body shots...?Issue 12:Jamie/Matt: Inanna Body shotKate Brown Variant: Inanna PietaIssue 13:Jamie/Matt: Tara Body shotTula Lotay Variant Tara Eye ContactIssue 14:Jamie/Matt: Woden Body shotGrimes Variant: Whatever this isIssue 15:Jamie/Matt: Amaterasu Body shotStephanie Hans Variant: Amaterasu gigIssue 16:Jamie/Matt: Morrigan Body shotLeila Del Duca Variant: Doomed LoversIssue 17:Jamie/Matt: Sakhmet Body shotBrandon Graham Variant: Cat LadyMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander Riggs Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

It’s Charlotte’s Dream episode!!! Or will Zack and Dave make it her nightmare??? Find out this week on My Marvelous Year. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Fear Itself Reading Order Journey Into Mystery #622 to #630 Kieron Gillen’s Loki begins as Fear Itself tie-ins Up Next: My […] The post 2011 Pt. 5: Fear Itself & Journey Into Mystery appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Join Andrew Dunn and Chris Triebel as they discuss From the World of John Wick: Ballerina! Then stick around for a review of The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen. A TERRIBLE sequel to Wicked. They didn't sing Defying Gravity ONCE. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1 BUY SOME MERCH: https://the-media-lunch-break.creator-spring.com Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreak Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/TheMediaLunchBreak Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Instagram: @TheMediaLunchBreak Or email us at: TheMediaLunchBreak@gmail.com Listen to and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! The Media Lunch Break on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak Graphic art by: Melinda Filonuk - www.melgraphics.com www.etsy.com/shop/melgraphicscreations Eric Scotolati - https://twitter.com/ericscotolati

Join Andrew Dunn and Chris Triebel as they discuss Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning! Then stick around for a review of We Called Them Giants by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans, and Clayton Cowles. Kind of rude to call them giants and not address them by their names. What did Andre the Giant ever do to you? SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1 BUY SOME MERCH: https://the-media-lunch-break.creator-spring.com Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreak Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/TheMediaLunchBreak Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Instagram: @TheMediaLunchBreak Or email us at: TheMediaLunchBreak@gmail.com Listen to and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! The Media Lunch Break on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak Graphic art by: Melinda Filonuk - www.melgraphics.com www.etsy.com/shop/melgraphicscreations Eric Scotolati - https://twitter.com/ericscotolati

In this episode, we get Radioactive, ride a Kill Train to Larazursville, blog with Mommy, and examine the Arsehole Pyramid! We also review Karate Kid: Legends, binge-read some comics, and discuss the comic book crossovers that never were!Books: Radioactive OGN, Unstoppable Wasp, I, Zombie Vol. 1, Lessons in Chemistry, Giant Sized X-Men #1, We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #3, Power Fantasy #9, Mommy Blog, Kill Train #5, Fantastic FOur #20-23, The Power Fantasy #1-5Other Stuff: Karate Kid: LegendsHere is the link for Bob's GoFundMe: https://tinyurl.com/nhkns658The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

NEWSWriter Peter David has died'Deadpool/Batman' and 'Batman/Deadpool coming late 2025Mark Millar's ‘Psychic Sam' comic and movie announced'Skullkickers' returns with Oni Press Compact Attack Editions in 2026'Nightmare Before Christmas' novel gets graphic novel in June 2025Toxic Crusaders #1 announcedDark Horse celebrates Jack Kirby with ‘The Art of Fantastic Four' out September 2025‘Masters of the Universe: The Sword of Flaws' announced for September 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)The Power Fantasy #9 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Chris:​​Feral #13 (Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner)Green Arrow #24 (Chris Condon, Montos)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)Dave - Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: The Moon Is Following Us #10 (Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo)Dave: DC Pride 2025 #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Pepe Larraz)Chris: Imperial #1 (Javier Garron Connecting Variant)Interview: Co-writer Adrian Wassel and artist Nathan Gooden about Big Rig #1 July 9 - FOC June 9What was the spark that lit the fire for Big Rig?How did this story evolve from Post Malone's original idea into the medieval demon-slaying road trip we see in Chapter 1?How did the collaboration with Post Malone work on a day-to-day level?Was he sending notes from the studio? Storyboarding demon fights on tour?The idea of an 18-wheeler crashing into medieval Europe is wild in the best way.How did you work to ground that concept emotionally and thematically?What makes her essential to the story, and how does she play off Trucker?What kind of research or inspiration shaped the design of The Rig itself?Did you draw from real-life trucking culture, heavy metal, religious iconography, or all of the above?This book is described as Evil Dead meets Fury Road.What's your approach to balancing horror, action, and dark comedy on the page?Nathan, your art often feels like it's in motion even when the panels are still.What visual challenges or opportunities did Big Rig present compared to something like Barbaric?What was most important to you both in setting the tone for this first chapter?⚙️ Segment Break: "Load It or Leave It"Purpose: A rapid-fire segment where they say whether the following elements are "loaded" onto The Rig (i.e., present in the series) or "left behind" (not part of the story). This lets you transition into a worldbuilding breakdown in a fun way.You say the element, they say "Load It" or "Leave It" — and optionally expand briefly.Examples:RomanceChainsawsHoly relicsTime travelInterdimensional truck stopsTalking weaponsDemon pukeFlashbacksPost Malone cameosGodWrap up the segment by picking one they said “Load It” on and asking them to expand:“Okay, you said ‘Load It' to talking weapons. Tell us more.”Final Questions(Fun one) If Trucker had a mixtape in the Rig's cab, what three songs would be on it — and does Post have to be on there at least once?

About Dafna PlebanDafna Pleban is a veteran comic book editor and narrative developer whose career spans over 15 years across original and licensed publishing. Best known for her work at BOOM! Studios, Dafna has overseen hundreds of issues, helping launch award-winning titles like Lumberjanes, Fence, Seven Secrets, and Goldie Vance. She's worked with major creators including Tom Taylor, Mark Waid, and Kieron Gillen, and has shepherded beloved franchises such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dune, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek, and Power Rangers.Dafna's creative journey began at UCLA, where she majored in English after pivoting from microbiology and discovering her strengths lay in storytelling, not science labs. A lifelong comics fan, she broke into the industry through sheer hustle—running a podcast to score a press pass to Comic-Con, then turning that passion project into a marketing job at BOOM! and eventually into an editorial career.In this episode, Dafna reveals what it really means to be an editor in comics—from juggling creators and licensors to surviving the relentless pace of monthly publishing. We talk about the role of stress in the creative process, the economics behind launching a successful comic, and how great editors build trust, teams, and stories that resonate. Whether you're looking to pitch your first comic or just want a glimpse behind the curtain of franchise storytelling, Dafna's journey offers a masterclass in making creativity sustainable.Find Some of the Comic's Dafna's Worked on Here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

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

This episode originally aired on the IRCB Patreon: https://patreon.com/ircbpodcastThe first episode of our new series about the covers of the series The Wicked + The Divine. Kara and Tia dive deep on a few covers of issue #1 of WicDiv to kick off the series!Jamie/Matt cover: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wicdiv/images/6/65/Issue1cover_Laura.jpgHeadshots in millions of colors!: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wicdiv/images/f/f3/Issue_1_variant_Laura.jpgMike Rooth Cover: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wicdiv/images/8/83/Mike_rooth_variant.jpgBrian Lee O'Malley Cover: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wicdiv/images/0/08/WD_OMalley.jpg Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

We did it big for a book that deserves it! We talk about a history of writing messy family group chats, justifying your own evil and writing the most powerful Black mind in comics. 

Once again he returns... the one and only Kieron Gillen is back on the spaceship, after his last legendary interview (LISTEN HERE) we had to bring back Mr. Gillen to discuss everything around his new hit comic, The Power Fantasy!! You already know we dive deep into the woods on this one, breaking down everything from ethics vs morality, to which of the cast of the comic is most full of sh*t? Hint: It's all of them to Benhameen... Plus much more including Kieron giving his long awaited reaction to Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze!!! Trust, this is one you don't want to miss so press play and enjoy!!!Thank you for watching!!!FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter.Com/ForAllNerds Instagram.Com/ForAllNerds Twitch.TV/ForAllNerdsGET YOUR FORALLNERDS MERCH HERE: Forallnerds.com PATREON: Patreon.com/ForAllNerdsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support.

On today's episode, I talk to artist Jamie McKelvie. Born in London, Jamie came to prominence in the world of comics through his collaborations with Kieron Gillen. In 2003, the two started a comic strip in PlayStation Magazine that lasted for three years. This led to their book Phonogram in 2006, and its subsequent sequels, as well as Young Avengers and The Wicked + The Divine. He's also illustrated stories and designed characters for Marvel on books like Cable, The Defenders, X-Men, Captain Marvel and Ms Marvel among others and created art for bands such as CHVRCHES, Art Brut and Tegan & Sara. Most recently, Jamie has been writing and drawing his own series One for Sorrow, which is being published by DSTLRY! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!