Podcast appearances and mentions of kyle starks

Look what the cat dragged in. Absolute Catwoman #1 is out now wherever rad comic books are sold, and we're joined this week by co-writer Che Grayson to discuss the first issue in detail. Yes, this is another full spoilers conversation. So, if you haven't read the comic yet, press pause, go do so, and hit us up when you're done. You've previously heard Grayson's co-writer Scott Snyder say on Comic Book Couples Counseling that Absolute Catwoman is the Batman of this universe. She's got the money. She's got the butler. She's got the gadgets. And, now, with Absolute Catwoman #1, we see she's got the Cat Family. How does that actually work, though? We get into it with Che Grayson. But first, we must discuss Comic-Con season. It's here. HeroesCon is this weekend. Not only can you attend and meet Che Grayson and Scott Snyder (as well as a whole bunch of other Absolute creators), you can also attend our Live Podcast Recording with Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer. We'll be discussing their unique creative friendship as well as their collaborations (Mars Attacks, The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton). If you're attending HeroesCon, make sure you're in Room 207CD at 3:30 PM on Friday, June 12th. If you can't attend, don't worry, that event will arrive in your podcast feeds next Wednesday. You may have heard that Absolute Catwoman #1 also serves as a springboard for the Absolute Cassandra Cain one-shot, also written by Che Grayson with art by Matias Bergara. Yup, keep your ears peeled to this week's podcast, we talk all about Cain and how she fits into Selina's Cat Family. Absolute Catwoman #1 is in shops as of today. It's written by Che Grayson and Scott Snyder, illustrated by Bengal, colored by Giovanna Niro, and lettered by Lucas Gattoni. Follow Che Grayson on Instagram and their Website. This Week's Sponsors The charming town of Orchard has everything you could ever need: walkable streets, friendly residents, and no escape. But why would you want to leave? The world outside is a nuclear wasteland! It's much better to stay in the warm confines of Orchard and ignore the deep secrets it holds. After all, it's a safe place to live. Free on Webtoon, Winston Gambro's A Safe Place to Live is the dystopian horror comic you've been waiting for. It's Severance meets Archie. Support human-made art!. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! This June, Top Shelf Productions is bringing you unforgettable stories from the deeply personal to the absolutely colossal. On June 2nd, discover We Are Pan, the powerful historical graphic novel from writer Andre Frattino and illustrator Yasmin Flores Montanez. Inspired by the true story of Operación Pedro Pan, the secret mission that evacuated over 14,000 Cuban children to the United States during Fidel Castro's rise to power. Then, on June 23rd, buckle up for Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm! From Caleb Goellner and Eric Lide comes a wildly imaginative all-ages adventure about a super-anxious super-strong girl battling pizza dinosaurs, laser robots, and floating nightmares across bizarre dimensions to rescue her pets and save her family. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta on Absolute Batman Previously on CBCC: Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque on Absolute Green Arrow Comic Book Film Club: Supergirl at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 6/27 at 11:00 AM. Co-Sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Comic Book Club: The Complete Persepolis at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 7/5 at 3:30 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

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

It finally happened: the talented and witty Kyle Starks pulls up a chair and joins us for a chat discussing titles such as Rick and Morty, I Hate This Place, Wrestle Heist, Peacemaker Tries Hard!, Barfly, End of Life, Sexcastle, Where Monsters Lie and others from his catalog, creating with incredible artists, working with publishers, pro wrestling, family life, and so much more! Plus, we find some time to talk about Blood & Thunder, Star Trek: Red Shirts, and Exquisite Corpses!

Weekly Reviews: DC Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth 1 by Jeph Loeb, Jim Cheung, Jay David Ramos Justice League Intergalactic Special 1 by Jadzia Axelrod, Nicole Maines, Travis Moore, Tamra Bonvillain Swamp Thing 1989 1 by Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli, Vince Locke, Trish Mulvihill Zatanna 1 by Jamal Campbell Marvel Doom 2099: Rage of Doom 1 by Frank Tieri, Von Randal, Andrew Dalhouse Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Strange Scales 2 by Joao Lemos Alien: The Friendliest Facehugger 2 by Jason Loo, Goodman Yamada, Jim Campbell Archie Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie Game Galaxy 1 Dark Horse Hellboy in Love: Black Eyes 1 by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Alex Nieto Dynamite Giant-Sized Savage Tales 2026 1 by David Avallone, Mariano Benitez-Chapo, Omi Remalante Jr. David Avallone, Pasqual Qualano, Omi Remalante Jr. David Avallone, Sebastian Piriz, Omi Remalante Jr. David Avallone, Mariano Benitez-Chapo, Omi Remalante Jr. IDW Street Sharks Annual 2026 by Stephanie Williams, Ariel Medel, Jonathon Dobbs, Valentine Pinto Jordan Morris, Margeaux Pepoy, Jonathon Dobbs, Valentine Pinto, Heather Breckel Image Final Boss: Masked Vigilante 1 by Tyler Kirkham, Leon Govender G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: Firefly 1 by Jorge Fornes, Dave Stewart Red Roots 1 by Lorenzo De Felici Mad Cave Gatchaman: Red Impulse 1 by Steve Orlando, Riccardo Robaldo, Rebecca Nalty Titan Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress 1 by Michael Moorcock, Julien Blondel, Jean-Luc Cano, Valentin Secher OGN Countdown Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog: The Terrifying Turnip Takeover by Lydia Lukidis, Tara Hannon Stimulus by Daniel Freedman, Robert Sammelin, Stefano Realdini, Tomm Coker, Filya Bratukhin Spark Experiment by Matthew Manning, Matthew Loux Team Unihorn and Wooly: The Creatures from Skull Cave by Alexis Fredrick-Frost Night Mother vol 2 by Jeremy Lambert, Alexa Sharpe, Becca Carey Last Comics On Earth: Across the Doodleverse by Matt Brallier, Joshua Pruett Travis Muñoz and the Fire of the Aztecs by Mark Stack, Anne Marcano Trailer Park Warlock by Matthew Rainwater Batcat Vol 4: Seeing Stars by Meggie Ramm, L. Christiansen Endless Game by J.D. Amato, Sophie Morse TV Daredevil: Born Again s2 ep7 Star Wars: Maul, Shadow Lord ep 7/8 Additional Reviews: iScream Bruce Wayne Murderer Turned Fugitive Omnibus Nerd Inferno by Evan Dorkin Scrubs 2.0 Megan 2.0 News: Newsarama no more, My adv with superman s3 release date, Gameoverse release date Trailers: Ted Lasso s4, Resident Evil, One Night Only Comics Countdown (29 Apr 2026): Feral 22 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Red Roots 1 by Lorenzo De Felici Sacrificers 21 by Rick Remender, Max Fiumara, Dave McCaig Wrestle Heist 5 by Kyle Starks, Vladimir Popov Justice League: Intergalactic Special 1 by Jadzia Axelrod, Nicole Maines, Travis Moore, Tamra Bonvillain Zatanna 1 by Jamal Campbell Punisher 3 by Benjamin Percy, Jose Luis Soares Pinto, Jonas Trindade, Oren Junior, Frank D'Armata I Hate Fairyland 50 by Skottie Young, Derek Laufman, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Ultimates 23 by Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian Hellboy in Love: Black Eyes 1 by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Alex Nieto

What makes a comic funny? What should you think about when crafting a humour comic? What on earth would you think if you met a man with a steamroller for a head? Are face huggers friendly? Well those questions and more get answered this week as we are joined once again by friend of the show and creator of 'Steamroller Man' Matthew Schofield. Its another fascinating discussion about our favourite medium, with a whole load more fantastic comics to check out in the week ahead too! Great stuff to check out: Matthew Schofield, Steamroller Man, HATE!, Peter Bagg, Four Cartoonists, Never Iron Anything Podcast, Comics Assemble!, Lawless Comic Con, Warbird, Bad Idea Comics, Action: The Sevenpenny Nightmare, Skating Wilder, AJ Dungo, Brandon Dumais, Flying Eye Books, Stillman, Narco, Doug Wagner, Daniel Hilyard, End of Life, Kyle Starks, Vertigo, Steve Pugh

Owner Floyd and manager Griffin join us to talk about their upcoming expansion into a second-floor space, how they've turned their shop into a true community hub, and what it actually takes to run a successful comic store in 2026. 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 Comics legend Gerry Conway passed away at 73 New series 'Regicide' blends dracula and 'Berserk' for August 2026 release Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are back for the wildest noir yet with 'Unfinished Tales' DC launches Building Bad Sweepstakes letting fans create a new Batman villain Marvel assembles Daredevil, Echo, and more for Disability Pride Month story Marvel pushes blind bags to the limit with 'DNX' #1 and ultra-rare surprise covers Marvel has revealed 'Avengers: Armageddon' #3 and 'Cap' #14, teasing a major team shakeup ahead New symbiote Symbie scores new one-shot 'It's Symbie' #1 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Red Roots #1 (Lorenzo De Felici) Uncanny X-Men #27 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio) Chris:​​ Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm) Wrestle Heist #5 (Kyle Starks) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm) Dave: Swamp Thing 1989 #1 (Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: She-Spawn #1 (Gail Simone, Ig Guarra) Dave: If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Andy MacDonald) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Daredevil #2 (Bill Sienkiewicz Virgin Cover) Chris: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1 (David Aja Variant) Interview: Final Boss Comic Shop, Floyd - Manager / Griffin - New Jersey 1. Expansion & Growth You've been a staple since 2007, and now you're expanding. What made this the right moment to grow, and what does expansion look like for Final Boss? 2. The “Final Boss Family” Identity You refer to your community as the “Final Boss Family.” What does that mean in practice, and how have you intentionally built that culture over the years? 3. Competing with Bigger Markets You're not in NYC, but your signings can rival shops in major hubs. What's your approach to events that helps you punch above your weight? 4. The State of the Industry From your perspective behind the counter, what's working in comics right now, and what challenges are you seeing for shops like yours? 5. Book Club & Community Engagement Your monthly book club is a big part of your identity. How does something like that translate into both community building and business sustainability? 6. Curating the Shelves With so many publishers and titles, how do you decide what to stock, and what kinds of books tend to resonate most with your customers? 7. Lessons from Nearly Two Decades Since opening in 2007, what's the biggest lesson you've learned about running a successful comic shop? 8. Looking Ahead With expansion on the horizon, what's your vision for Final Boss over the next 3–5 years, and what do you hope never changes?

Danny, Zach, and Paul are joined by Kyle Starks! They discuss Kyle's comic Wrestle Heist, storytelling in real-world wrestling, and their favorite wrestling events.  Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:17 Kyle's recent projects 08:00 Wrestle Heist 22:50 other wrestling comics 25:50 wrestling theater and lifestyle 36:45 Wrestlemania 57:50 CM Punk 01:04:45 Kyle's favorites wrestling shows 01:19:50 wrap Producer: Kait Lamphere & Danny MartinezProoflistener: Nick WhiteEditor: Zander Riggs Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

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

May Solicits Weekly Reviews: DC End of Life 1 by Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, Chris O'Halloran Marvel Black Panther 60th Anniversary Special by Evan Narcisse, Georges Jeanty, Dexter Vines, Rachelle Rosenberg Cody Ziglar, Alitha Martinez, Andrew Dalhouse Murewa Ayodele, Eder Messias, Rachelle Rosenberg Christopoher Priest, Javier Pina, Federico Blee Deadly Hands of K'un-Lun 1 by Yifan Jiang, Paco Medina, Ceci de la Cruz Generation X-23 1 by Jody Houser, Jacopo Camagni, Erick Arciniega It's Jeff Meets Daredevil 1 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Luca Maresca, Jesus Aburtov Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 4 by Jacob Chabot Dynamite Muppets Noir 1 by Roger Langridge, Dearbhla Kelly IDW Smile: For the Camera 1 by Hanna Rose May, Miriana Puglia, Dearbhla Kelly Image Death Fight Forever 1 by Andrew MacLean, Alexis Ziritt White Sky 1 by William Harms, Jean Paul Mavinga, Lee Loughridge Mad Cave The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre 1 by Fred Kennedy, James Edward Clark, Becka Kinzie ComiXology/Crescent The Knight and the Lady of Play by Jonathan Luna Titan Lenore: Curse of the Beebee Yaga 1 by Roman Dirge OGN Countdown Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone Vol 2 by Andrew Clemson, Jeremy Lawson Ninja Kaiju Vol 1: Unleashed by Franco, Scot McMahon Huck 'n' Hairball and the Litterbox Time Machine by Rich Moyer Damsel From D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S. by Andrew Clemson, Mauricio Mora College Try by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Roberta Ingranata, Warnia Sahadewa Three Thieves Vol 4: The King's Dragon by Scott Chantler TV How to Get to Heaven From Belfast s1 Starfleet Academy ep7 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep5 Additional Reviews: Legacy of Yangchen Human Target Night of the Ghoul Predator Badlands News: Pride Monsters anthology w/ Tynion/Axelrod/Sturges/Brombal/Ostertag, Ghost Machine crossover in May, McKenna Grace cast as Daphne in Netflix Scooby Doo reinvention, Alien Books picks up Zorro license in addition to Tarzan, new Star Trek comic set after Picard, new cool Archie collections from Oni (hardcovers and digests), H2SH delays, Kristen Bell voicing Amy Rose in Sonic 4, DC news from ComicPro, 3W/3M, Concrete returns, Queen in Black, Marvel crossover with Jay and Silent Bob (Jays of Future Past), new Black Wonder Man, new Hello Kitty comic from IDW written by Mariko Tamaki, Skate Ali from Dark Horse and Kelly Sue, MASK joins Energon, Venom animated movie in the works, K Pop Belfast discourse, Winona Ryder joins cast of Wednesday, Sonic vs. Godzilla from IDW, Funko AI movies, Image welcomes back a controversial figure, Aladdin series from Dynamite, more Exquisite Corpses, Who news, What If…? Trailers: Grogu and Mandalorian, Mummy, Toy Story 5, Northern Tails s2 Comics Countdown (18 Feb 2026): Absolute Batman 17 by Scott Snyder, Eric Canete, Frank Martin Exquisite Corpses 10 by James Tynion IV, Jordie Bellaire, Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi End of Life 1 by Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, Chris O'Halloran Ultimate Spider-Man 24 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, David Messina, Matt Wilson Superman Unlimited 10 by Dan Slott, Mike Norton, Marcelo Maiolo Minor Arcana 14 by Jeff Lemire, Patricio Delpeche Fantastic Four 8 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Our Soot Stained Heart 3 by Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian, Ropemann Amazing Spider-Man 22 by Joe Kelly, Nick Bradshaw, Todd Nauck Nathan Stockman, Scott Hanna, Rachelle Rosenberg, Marte Gracia Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus 5 by Tom Waltz, Paul Allor, Sophie Campbell, Caleb Goellner, Erik Burnham, Ben Bates, Luis Antonio Delgado

Back by popular demand, we revisit the early years of Image Comics with ShadowHawk, Brigade, Supreme, Pitt, and Gen 13 by Jim Valentino, Rob Liefeld, Dale Keown, Jim Lee, J Scott Campbell and others. Do these books hold up to the test of time? Did they ever? Find out. Plus some new comic book talk including Absolute Wonder Woman Annual, Versus Manga, The End of Life, the new Vertigo book by Kyle Starks & Steve Pugh, and Batman/Superman World's Finest.  Extreme Studios, Wildstorm, DC Comics You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_r=1&_t=ZT-91jpy3DIireFacebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 and X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.  

A bunch of first issues this week, so we skipped the news and got right to readin'. This week we speculate on Avengers Armageddon while reading a Wolverine series lead-in by Chip Zdarsky. Outside of that we're all indies! End of Life by Kyle Starks is full of dirtbags, White Sky on Image Comics is the most hyped book of the week, Kermit becomes a PI in Muppets Noir, A movie frachise extends into comics with Smile for the Camera, stuff obviously gets crazy in Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre, 80's cartoons meet drug filled action thriller in Death Fight Forever, aaaaaand I think thats it?! Happy reading!

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:21 - ComiXology Top 10 0:07:58 - May SOLICITS 0:45:24 - Absolute Batman #17 (Scott Snyder and Eric Canete) 1:08:05 - Superman Unlimited #10 (Dan Slott and Mike Norton) 1:19:17 - Wonder Woman #30 (LGY #830) (Stephanie Williams and Jeffrey Spokes) 1:27:31 - Nightwing #135 (LGY #322) (Dan Watters and Dexter Soy) 1:41:57 - End of Life #1 (Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh) 1:53:54 - PATREON: Green Arrow #24  2:06:06 - PATREON: Gideon Falls #11 2:17:21 - 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

First Issue-O-Rama: Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #1 by Fred Kennedy and James Edward Clark; Death Fight Forever #1 by Andrew MacLean and Alexis Ziritt; End of Life #1 by Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, and Chris O'Halloran; and American Caper #1 by Dan Houser, Lazlow, David Lapham, Chris Anderson, and Lee Loughridge! Also included at no extra cost: Comics Blogger #15; The Woodchipper by Joe Ollmann; Dur-An-Ki by Kentaro Miura and Studio Gaga; I Am Their Silence by Jordi Lafebre; and so much more!

Get ready to step inside the squared circle!

DAP and Jason spoil you with O-Ramas! But first, we have to give some love to the late and always great Sal Buscema. Then it's an Image-O-Rama shining a light on Wrestle Heist by Kyle Starks and Vlad Popov; Skinbreaker by Robert Kirkman, David Finch, and Annalisa Leoni; and Narco by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, and Dave Stewart. Next, a DC-O-Rama featuring Batman by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jiménez, and Tomeu Morey; JSA by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Rafael de Latorre, Gavin Guidry, and Luis Guerrero; and Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin. Toss in some Ultimates and more gushing over Mujina Into the Deep and you've got yourself an episode!

The world's most unlikable action star has been found dead, and his previous TV sidekicks are looking to solve the mystery. But how can you catch a murderer when almost everyone hates the victim? Now, these sidekicks are going to learn what it means to be the stars of the show-that is, if any of them survive the STUNTMAN WAR!News 3:016 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton 12:02Back Matter Matters 37:04The Pull-List 44:13Linktr.ee/tradewaitersFollow Us!

Eisner-nominated comic writer/artist Kyle Starks (Rick and Morty, Sexcastle) joins PWI's Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon for a compelling chat about the common threads between pro wrestling and comic books, which inspired his new Wrestle Heist series for Image Comics. How important is it to have defined heroes and villains (heroes and babyfaces)? Is the concept of the "wrestling Mount Rushmore" flawed? Plus: What NXT is doing right, remembrances of CHIKARA, and so much more.

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

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

Dallas sits down to chat with Kyle Starks about his upcoming comic Wrestle Heist

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia 1 by Gabriel Hardman, Romulo Fajardo Jr. DC's I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus 1 by Sebastian Bader, Scot Kolins, Romulo Fajardo Jr Ashley Allen, Bruno Abdias, Eren Angiolini Dave Baker, Nicole Goux, Bex Glendining Marley Halpern-Graser, Jon Mikel, Ian Herring Nathan Cayanan, Michael Shelfer, Rex Lokus Jadzia Axelrod, Hannah Templer, Bex Glendening Ash Padilla, Anthony Marques, J. Bone, Nick Filardi Steve Orlando, Riley Rossmo, Triona Farrell DC K.O. 2 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil's Trigger 1 by Jimmy Palmiotti, Tommaso Bianchi, Bryan Valenza; Chris Giarrusso Infernal Hulk 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Matthew Wilson Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow 34 by Nao Fuji Boom BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide 1 by Keanu Reeves, Marjorie Liu, Garry Brown, Dee Cunniffe Dark Horse Devil On My Shoulder 1 by Kyle Starks, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson DSTLRY Galactic 1 by Curt Pires, Amilcar Pinna, Lee Loughridge Dynamite Vampirella Helliday Special 2025 1 by Frank Tieri, Mariano Benitez Chapo, Jorge Sutil Image I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story 1 by Chris Killian, Andrew Sanders, Thomas Nachlik, Dan Kemp OGN Countdown: Omega 6 by Takaya Imamura, Zack Davisson Crystal Heart by Eran Aviram, Aviv Or Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas by Sam Maggs, Kendra Wells Magda, Intergalactic Chef Vol 2: A Chef's Journey by Nicolas Wouters, Mathilde Van Gheluwe Refugee by Alan Gratz, Syd Fini Vanishing of Lake Peigneur by Allan Wolf, Jose Pimienta Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol 3: The Secret of the Saucer by Kris Bertin, Alexander Forbes Additional Reviews: Snow Angels Wonder Woman by G. Willow Wilson Vol 1 House of Slaughter HC Vol 1 Sleepover Good Girls Guide to Murder s1 Zootopia 2 Stranger Things s5.1 News: Magik controversy, Aunt Ophelia cast for Wednesday, Phillip K Johnson and Chris Condon sign Marvel exclusives, behind-the-scenes Marvel reveals about One More Day, new Sonic spinoff movie in 2028, new TMNT movies, WB merger updates Comics Countdown (26 Nov 2025): Absolute Batman 14 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin Absolute Wonder Woman 14 by Kelly Thompson, Matias Bergara, Jordie Bellaire Department of Truth 34 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds DC K.O. 2 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Alejandro Sanchez Escape 4 by Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide 1 by Keanu Reeves, Marjorie Liu, Garry Brown, Dee Cunniffe Feral 18 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Brad Simpson Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 5 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Luis Guerrero Mortal Thor 4 by Al Ewing, Juann Cabal, Mattia Iacono Geiger 18 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson, Eduardo Pansica, Norm Rapmund

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! NEWSDani Moonstar finally gets her first solo series, and it's packed with magic, monsters, and a terrifying new foeMarvel set to blow up the X-Men status quo and rebuild it into the wildest mutant school everMarvel finally does the impossible: Fantastic Four crash into Planet of the Apes in a crossover 50 years in the making!Archie meets Evil Dead?! Riverdale goes full Deadite in the wildest crossover of 2026Image/Top Cow resurrects a terrifying Lovecraft classic, but with a twist fans won't see comingOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:The Infernal Hulk #1 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein)Escape #4 (Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna)Chris:​​Devil on My Shoulder #1 (Kyle Starks and Piotr Kowalski)DC K.O. #2 (Joshua Williamson, Javier Ferndandez, Scott Snyder, Xermanico, et al.)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Cemetery Kids Run Rabid #4 (Zac Thompson and Daniel Irizarri)Dave: Absolute Batman #14 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: The Voice Said Kill #4 (Si Spurrier and Vanesa R. Del Rey)Dave: The Terminator: Santa Claus is Coming to Town #1 (PAULINA GANUCHEAU and KENDALL GOODE)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wiccan: Witches' Road #1 (Luciano Vecchio)Chris: DC K.O.: Superman vs. Captain Atom #1 (Jorge Corona and Sarah Stern)Interview: Christos Gage Battleworld chat (#3 out this week)Returning to BattleworldThis is the first time Battleworld has been explored since Secret Wars (2015)—what excited you most about revisiting that concept, and how did you want your version to feel distinct?From CrossGen to Star Brand, you're pulling characters and worlds readers haven't seen in years. How do you balance fan-service deep cuts with making the story accessible to newer readers?Hank Pym at the CenterIn the first issue, Hank Pym feels like the central character. What drew you to spotlight him, and what does his perspective bring to a chaotic mashup world like this?The Korvac FactorKorvac looms behind it all—what made him the right choice as the architect (or manipulator) of Battleworld, and how did you approach his voice and menace?Marcus To's ArtMarcus To brings a sleek, kinetic energy to the book. What's your collaboration like—were there moments where his art surprised you or even changed how you wrote a scene?The “Surprising Costume Reveal”Solicits tease the most surprising costume reveal in 40 years. Without spoiling, how did you approach delivering something that lives up to that kind of hype?The Larger Marvel TapestryDo you see Battleworld as a self-contained throwback, or does it intentionally connect to current Marvel continuity and the broader multiverse storytelling happening now?Fun QuestionIf you yourself were thrown onto Battleworld, what obscure Marvel power set or artifact would you grab to survive? Fabian Stankowitz 

Comics writer and cartoonist Kyle Starks joins me to talk about his brand-new Image Comics series, Wrestle Heist — a wild blend of pro-wrestling spectacle and fast-paced crime caper energy. We get into how the idea came together, his trademark mix of humor and heartfelt chaos, and what makes this book stand apart from his previous creator-owned hits.Kyle also discusses his recent work writing Peacemaker for DC's Black Label, sharing how he brought his offbeat humor and emotional grit to one of DC's most unpredictable antiheroes. He teases his upcoming Vertigo series debuting next year, which pushes him into darker, more character-driven territory while still keeping his sharp dialogue and storytelling muscle.Plus, we dig into the next wave of creator-owned projects he's got cooking — from new collaborations to long-planned solo works that show just how versatile and fearless he's become as a writer.

Welcome episode 220 of the Campus Comics Castas we dig deep, and I mean really deep, to find comics worth mentioning in the October Pre-orders. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:24 Intro 00:02:02 Next Phase catalog start 00:07:42 DC 00:19:20 Image 00:35:44 Panels catalog start 00:38:55 Marvel 00:57:10 Next Episode 00:58:50 Outros 01:00:03 Stingers What would you do if the comic pre-order catalogs suddenly felt emptier than ever—are we entering a new normal, or just a seasonal lull? Collectors and comic enthusiasts know the struggle of wanting new stories and meaningful first appearances, yet facing catalogs light on buzz-worthy releases. This episode digs into why recent months feel thin for pre-orders, how industry shakeups like distributor changes impact your buying experience, and what to make of DC and Marvel's current event titles. Which hidden gems and upcoming releases are actually worth their time and budget during a slow month. Practical strategies for navigating pre-order catalogs when the excitement seems low, including investment picks and personal recommendations. How industry trends and publisher changes may affect the future of comic collecting, and what to watch for next. Discover the Catalog's best finds and worst pitfalls—press play now and uncover the smarter side of comic pre-ordering before your competition does

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!NEWSBatman #1 sells 500,000 copiesDecember 2025 DC comics solicitations!DC turns December into “All Fight Month” with ‘DC K.O.'Absolute Joker is frightening!Scott Snyder unleashes 'Absolute Arkham': A terrifying horror special with shocking surprisesBatman Day 2025 brings tours, rare comics, LEGO reveals, and a new animated seriesRed Sonja battles snow panthers & ice giants in brutal New Year's Special from Dan PanosianTerminator turns Christmas into Judgment Day in new holiday horror comicMad Cave announces new Christmas fantasy series Our Soot Stained Heart 'ThunderCats Ho!(liday) Special' celebrates the season in December 2025Dynamite Comics joins Neon Ichiban: 'The Boys', 'Red Sonja', 'ThunderCats' & more go digitalSleeping Beauty's darkest retelling reaches its finale in 'Briar: Night's Terror' #1 this DecemberInvincible finally teams up with Spider-Man again in massive omnibus collectionEXCLUSIVE: ‘Radioactive Spider-Man' #1 reveals a twisted Peter Parker with a surprising X-Men connectionX-Men editor confirms 'Magik' creative team will return in 2026Marvel Comics solicitations December 2025!Knull returns: Marvel launching first-ever solo series for the King in Black in 2026Marvel's swimsuit tradition gets frosty with 'Winter Break Special' #1 this DecemberWith a main cover by Greg FUCKING LandMarvel teases new hero Logo from 'Deadpool/Batman' #1Marvel unleashes 3 New X-Men solo series in 2026 — Cyclops, Deadpool & Psylocke!After 'Age of Revelation' Marvel reveals 'Shadows of Tomorrow' X-Men teaserFrom the Ultimate Universe to Marvel's core: Miles Morales carries a dangerous secret'The Darkness' relaunches in December with Marc Silvestri & Image Comics relaunchSCOOP: BOOM! Studios unveils ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest' #1Kyle Starks brings the smackdown in 'Wrestle Heist' from Image ComicsDark Horse Comics and Crystal Dynamics reunite for 'Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts' #1Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Ultimates #16 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Amazing Spider-Man (2025) #12 (Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #7 (Jeff Lemire, Travis Moore)The New Gods #10 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Simon Parr)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Marvel Zombies: Red Band #1 (Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Jan Bazaldua, Erick Arciniega) 2-for-1 kapow!!Dave: This Ends Tonight #3 (Gerry Duggan, Kelvin Mao, Jae Lee)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #2 (James Tynion IV, Dani)Dave: Ice Cream Man #47 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Maybe, or, orAlex: Wynd: The Power of Blood #5 (Peach Momoko & Taurin Clarke)Interview: B. Earl and Taboo on Ultimate Hawkeye one-shot - September 24, 2025 - Indigenous Voices book 1. Ultimate Hawkeye #1 is the first solo one-shot of the new Ultimate line — what excited you most about giving Charli Ramsey their own spotlight outside of Ultimates?2. Taboo, you've mentioned this issue is dedicated to your Indigenous relative Jeffrey Veregge — how did that dedication influence the tone or themes of the story?3. The reveal of an all-new Ultimate Ronin is huge — without spoiling too much, how did you want to reimagine this identity for the Ultimate Universe?4. You've both tackled grounded, character-driven Marvel stories before (Daredevil & Echo, Werewolf by Night). How did those past experiences shape your approach to writing in the heightened, alternate-reality stakes of the Ultimate Universe?5. This book also has a framing story by Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri — how did you coordinate with them to make sure the one-shot felt both self-contained and part of the bigger Ultimate Endgame build-up?6. The Ultimate line has always been about bold reinvention — what's one thing you think this current era is doing better or differently than the original 2000s run?7. Michael Sta. Maria's art really pops in the preview pages — what kinds of visual cues or storytelling beats did you build into the script knowing his style?

On This Thrilling Episode: We talk books! 8 of 'em! Peter Brings: Marvel Unleashed by Kyle Starks: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2350495 Strange Pictures by Uketsu: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2376762 Robot Dreams by Sarah Varon: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1157702 Harley Quinn: Destructive Comics vol. 1 by Elliott Kalan: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2376544 Meagan Brings: Drive Your Plow Over The Bones of Your Dead by Olga Tokarczuk ; translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2227309 Winging it With You by Chip Pons: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2380593 The Haunted Blizzard by Aviaq Johnston: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2384481 Life on Svalbard by Cecilia Blomdahl: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2362835

Welcome episode 218 of the Campus Comics Cast. And with the announcement of the next Superman movie for July 9, 2027, we at the Campus Comics Cast announce our review of said movie in late July of 2027. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:25 Intro 00:03:25 Next Phase catalog start 00:09:15 DC 00:33:56 Image 00:53:30 Panels catalog start 01:00:45 Marvel 01:12:54 Next Episode 01:13:20 Outros 01:14:26 Stingers Are you missing the hottest new comics on your pull list without realizing it? This episode of Campus Comics Cast reveals the pitfalls and hidden gems in the September pre-order catalogs, including tips to ensure you never overlook must-have titles. With comic publishers constantly reshuffling catalogs and solicits ahead of official release dates, collectors and fans run the risk of missing out on first appearances, surprise crossovers, or limited variants—especially as catalog page numbers and online listings get more confusing each month. Knowing how to navigate pre-order season means better collections and less FOMO for passionate readers and investors. Gain insider insights on new stories, variant covers, and creator interviews—ending with can't-miss investment picks for those who want value as well as entertainment. Hear in-depth breakdowns of new releases from DC, Marvel, Dynamite, and indie publishers, including which series are ending, starting, or about to make headlines (from Superman and She-Hulk to underground favorites). Play this episode now to learn which pre-orders you should add before they're gone—plus get the insiders' guide to building a smarter, more valuable comic collection this month.

3x Eisner Nominated comic creator, Kyle Starks (Rick & Morty, Peacemaker Tries Hard, I Hate This Place), joins the show to talk about the new projects he's working on (Where the Monsters Lie: Dead End and Devil on My Shoulder), horror comics, the keys to a successful Kickstarter campaign, Peacemaker, his favorite C-list characters, tips for promoting yourself at conventions, and way more!Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE Support the campaign for Where Monsters Lie: Dead End: HERE LINKS: Subscribe to The Short Box Podcast YouTube channel for video episodes!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.com Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!

Our good pal Kyle Starks is back on the show this week to talk about his Kickstarter for the latest volume of Where Monsters Lie! Plus we discuss how humor comics are viewed in the industry, genre shifts, basketball, and much more!We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now!Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!

Peacemaker is back and he's still trying way too hard. In this episode of Bros, Foes & Heroes, Zach and Mike revisit one of their all-time favorite modern DC stories, Peacemaker Tries Hard! (DC Comics, 2023) from Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, Jordie Bellaire, and Becca Carey. From awkward grocery store arguments and “muscle cake” recipes, to the world's weirdest team-ups with a talking gorilla, the Red Bee, and even a cocaine-powered supervillain, this Black Label series delivers nonstop chaos and heart. We break down the wildest moments, the surprisingly emotional beats, and why this comic perfectly captures everything ridiculous and lovable about Peacemaker. So grab your protein powder, put on your favorite helmet, and get ready for a second serving of Peacemaker's over-the-top misadventures—complete with dogs named Bruce Wayne, demolition crews, and one very questionable bunker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CD114 gang is joined by special guest and three-time Eisner-nominated comic book creator, Kyle Starks! We dive into his brand-new Kickstarter project, Where Monsters Lie: Dead End, talk about his Patreon and fun Sticker Club, and, of course, chat about all of his awesome books including Rick and Morty, Where Monsters Lie, I Hate This Place, Kill Them All, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Lobo Cancellation Special, Those Not Afraid, Sexcastle, Assassin Nation, and more! As mentioned on the show:  Where Monsters Lie: Dead End Kickstarter http://kck.st/3Jf7n5R Kyle Starks Patreon https://www.patreon.com/kylestarks   You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.  

Tad and Dr. Ramos discuss Where Monsters Lie and more with Kyle Starks.   Back Where Monsters Lie: Dead End on Kickstarter

Writer/artist Kyle Starks joins the show to talk about where he's at these days and his upcoming slate of projects. Starks discusses the merits of San Diego Comic Con, his approach to cons, his past few years, comics marketing, back catalog releases, how the moment feels for original comics, Where Monsters Lie's next phase, not letting stories go, Kickstarters, diversifying how you're viewed, Devil on my Shoulder's intensity, what inspired the story, his upcoming Image Comics series WrestleHeist, drawing his own comics, his quiet year, and more, before we close with some serious business NBA talk at the end.

Thanksgiving horror-comedy one-shot coming to AHOY. Kyle Starks and Piotr Kowalski are reteaming for a new comic. Marvel teases two Spider-Mans.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

Toooooooooonight! (that's for all my Love Island peeps) Peter and Meagan bring 8 scintillating books for your reading and listening pleasure. Or, 7 for that, 1 for not that. Pete Brings: Good Game, No Rematch by Mike Drucker: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2376604 Where Monsters Lie vol. 2 by Kyle Starks https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/where-monsters-lie-vol-2-cull-de-sac-kyle-starks/18118533 Tower Dungeon by Tsutomu Nihei https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2379667 And Grinch 2 by "Uncle Bob" Meagan Brings: Whalefall by Daniel Kraus: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2332171 Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2375354 The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2358066 All I Think About Is Food by Mamrie Hart: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2375437

This episode if all about Marvel's Ironheart, the mad genius of The Department of Truth, the must-read Vision/Scarlet Witch, Tramps of the Apocalypse, and News From the Fallout! There's other stuff, too. You'll see. You'll all see... Books: Karate Prom OGN, Gilt Frame #1-3, The Department of Truth #31, News From the Fallout #1, Birds of Prey #23, Vision/Scarlet Witch #2, The THing #2, Fantastic Four #33, Absolute Superman #1-7, Superman Lost #1-10, Tramps of the Apocalypse #1 Other Stuff: Ironheart Episodes 1-3, (No spoilers), The Bear Season 4, Squid Games Season 3, The Naked Gun movies The 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 @TalkingComicsPodcas, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Heroes Con 2025, Clementine Book Three by Tillie Walden, Tribute Press-O-Rama: Electric Chair #3, Tony Osmond Is a Movie Star #2, and A Boner Darkly: Lessons in Life and Comics, Ultra Heaven Volume One by Keiichi Koike from Last Gasp, Absolute O-Rama: Absolute Batman #9 and Absolute Flash #4, DC Vs. Vampires, The Vision and the Scarlet Witch, Kill Them All and Kyle Starks, Lure by Lane Milburn from Fantagraphics, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #2, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1, Spakow! by Jamie Jones, plus a whole mess more!

The intersection of the genres of horror and humor is a fascinating one. It's something I've brought up several times on the podcast since my first chat with comics writer Kyle Starks. They share the same cadence and rhythms, and it should be no surprise that the recipe comes out as delicious as peanut butter and chocolate, so I was delighted to see Steve Urena's email hit my InBox as someone who's work blending the two I've come to admire. Over the last few years, he's been throwing clever trope combos into the proverbial blender and knocking out successful crowdfunding campaigns ranging from the chronicles of murder sloths with Slow Pokes, to destroying Christmas in X-Maschina (don't stop believing Santa), and now he's back at that most hallowed of American institutions, the mall, with Zombie Date Night 2. Zombie Date Night 2 is funding right now on Kickstarter. From the campaign page Still recovering from the awkwardness of their first Zombie Date Night, main characters Jack and Ginger have reached the scariest place to be…the friend zone. When their survival group realizes they're running out of food, the enthusiastic and outgoing Ginger leads the charge with a very reluctant Jack to find sustenance before the zombaes (zombies who can only survive with a mate) eat them first. Will the second date be better than the first or will this situationship be food for the undead?   PATREON We have a new Patreon, CryptidCreatorCornerpod. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. We got two simple tiers, $1 and $3. Want to know more, you know what to do. ARKENFORGE Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner Arkenforge. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. THE LANTERN CATALOG Created on the premise of creating light in the dark, this is the the go to resource to keep you up to date on the indy projects and the creators you love. You can find them at https://www.thelanterncatalog.com/. Make sure to check out our sponsor 2000AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Starks has become a standout voice in independent comics, known for his distinctive comedic storytelling and energetic art style that blends humor with action-packed narratives. His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed Sexcastle, a graphic novel that reimagined 1980s action movie tropes with a hilarious and subversive twist. Starks has since become a prolific creator, working on titles like Rock Candy Mountain, The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton, and I Hate This Place, each showcasing his unique ability to blend comedy, action, and emotion. He may be best known for his 48-issue run on Rick and Morty for Oni Press, but new projects are rolling out all the time, including a spin-off of Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum's comic Minor Threats called From the World of Minor Threats: Barfly with artist Ryan Browne.You can follow Kyle on Instagram @thekylestarks, check out his website kylestarks.com, or connect with him on Bluesky @thekylestarks.bsky.social for updates on his latest projects and artistic adventures.____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the show

This week the ACP trio delve into the world of heroes and villains in more ways than one. From what we want to see in our heroes in comics, how difficult they are to write and how villains shouldn't be spotlight so much, its a thought provoking discussion that feeds into the second topic of art vs artist - a topic that is worth discussion in so many ways. Theres also chat about the upcoming Absolute Green Lantern, great indie books to check out and what action figure action the hosts would have. Great stuff to check out: Absolute Green Lantern, Pat Mills, Ragtime Soldiers, Threat Level Omega, Zak Cahill, Tribute Press, Aboner Darkly, Tony Osmond is a Movie Star, Electric Chair, Silence, Afterlight Comics, Lawless Comic Con 2025, High Viz Comic Con, Those Not Afraid, Kyle Starks, Dark Horse Comics, The Hall of the Mad Maggot King, The Angriest Warrior, Kill Train, Mad Cave Comics,

We revisit one of the greatest comic book events of all time: DC versus Marvel: Amalgam Age (DC Comics & Marvel Comics). Plus, The Hive by AJ Lieberman & Mike Henderson (Image Comics), Those Not Afraid by Kyle Starks & Patrick Piazzalunga (Dark Horse Comics), and Fourth World by John Byrne! Follow us on: Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse  

Week Three of the New Year's Comic Spree! We're half way through, and Zach has SIX new bangers to tell you about that you should definitely be reading!On the docket: Absolute Batman #1-4 (DC Comics)Written by Scott Snyder (Issue 4 scripted by Snyder and Nick Dragotta)Art by Nick Dragotta (Issue 4 by Gabriel Hernandez Walta)Colors by Frank MartinLetters by Clayton CowlesThe Lucky Devils #1 (Image Comics)Written by Charles SouleArt by Ryan BrowneLetters by Christopher CrankThe Power Fantasy #1-5 (Image Comics)Written by Kieron GillenArt by Caspar WijngaardLetters by Clayton CowlesWhere Monsters Lie: Cul De Sac #1-3 (Dark Horse Comics)Written by Kyle StarksArt by Piotr KowalskiColors by Vladimir PopovLetters by Joshua ReedThe One Hand #1-5 and the Six Fingers #1-5 (Image Comics)The One Hand TeamWritten by Ram VArt by Laurence CampbellThe Six FingersWritten by Dan WattersArt by Sumit KumarBoth books were…Colored by Lee LoughridgeLettered by Adtitya Bidikar---------------------------------------------------Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify!---------------------------------------------------Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected! https://www.patreon.com/tctwl---------------------------------------------------Listen to my other podcast!TFD: NerdcastAnd I am also part of the team over at...I Read Comic Books!---------------------------------------------------Want to try out all the sweet gigs over on Fiverr.com? Click on the link below and sign up!https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=323533&brand=fiverrcpa---------------------------------------------------Follow on Instagram!The Comics That We LoveFollow on Tiktok!The Comics that We LoveFollow on Bluesky!@comicsthatwelove.bsky.social

It is a round robin episode as we cover 3 new number 1s: Rocketfellers by Peter J Tomasi & Francis Manapul (Ghost Machine/ Image Comics). Where Monsters Lie: Cull-De-Sac by Kyle Starks and Piotr Kowalski (Dark Horse Comics), and One for Sorrow by Jamie McKelvie (Dstlry). Plus some DC Comics All-In talk including the Question, Black Lightning, Superman, and Detective Comics. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social

Following their chat with Kyle Starks, the guys discuss some of the comics hitting shelves before Thanksgiving.

Kyle Starks makes his return to discuss his true crime-inspired comic, THOSE NOT AFRAID, from Dark Horse Comics, along with some of his ongoing and recently completed titles. FOC for THOSE NOT AFRAID is December 2. It hits shelves on January 8.

The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 328 Epitaphs From The Abyss #4 (EC Comics) from  Oni Press  |  Writer(s): J Holtham   |  Artist(s): David Lapham Claire Roe Leomacs  |  $4.99 Prodigy Slaves of Mars #3 from Dark Horse Comics (W) Mark Millar (A) Stefano Landini $4.99 Hard Case Crime Minky Woodcock The Girl Called Cthulhu #1  from  Titan Comics  |  Writer(s): Cynthia von Buhler   |  Artist(s): Cynthia von Buhler  |  $3.99  Hate Revisited #4 from Fantagraphics Books (W/A) Peter Bagge $4.99 Witchblade #4 from Image Comics (W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Giuseppe Cafaro $3.99 Godfather Of Hell #1  from  Vault Comics  |  Writer(s): Cavan Scott   |  Artist(s):Pius Bak  |  $4.99 Black Cloak #9 from Image Comics (W) Kelly Thompson (A) Meredith McClaren $3.99  Where Monsters Lie Cull-De-Sac #1  from  Dark Horse  |  Writer(s): Kyle Starks  | Artist(s): Piotr Kowalski  |  $3.99 Ice Cream Man Presents Decompression In A Wreck Deluxe Special #1 (One Shot) from  Image  |  Writer(s): W. Maxwell Prince   |  Artist(s): Martín Morazzo Chris O'Halloran  |  $7.99 House Of Slaughter #26  from  BOOM! Studios  |  Writer(s): Sam Johns   | Artist(s): Letizia Cadonici  |  $3.99 Vicarious #1 from BOOM! Studios (W) Ryan Parrott (A) Eleonora Carlini  $4.99  Best New Comic Books Gatchaman #4 from MadCave Studios  (W) Cullen Bunn (A) Chris Batista $4.99  Tin Can Society #2 from Image Comics (W) Peter Warren (A) Francesco Mobili $3.99  Voices in my Head #1 from Image Comics (W) Joe Pruett (A) Juan Doe, Phil Hester, Andrew Robinson, Michael Gaydos $5.99 (cover Brian Bolland)  Void Rivals #13 from Image Comics (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Lorenzo De Felici, Patricio Delpeche $3.99 Headless Horseman Halloween Annual 2024 #1 (One Shot)  from  Dark Horse  |  Writer(s): David Dastmalchian   |  Artist(s): Lukas Ketner  |  $7.99 Creepshow Vol 3 #2  from  Image  |  Writer(s): Eugenio Mira John Ridley   | Artist(s): Stefano Raffaele Jorge Fornes  |  $3.99 The Feeding #1 (One Shot)  from  Image  |  Writer(s): David M. Booher   | Artist(s): Drew Zucker  |  $4.99 The Moon Is Following Us #2  from  Image  |  Writer(s): Daniel Warren Johnson  | Artist(s): Riley Rossmo Daniel Warren Johnson  | $3.99 Universal Monsters Frankenstein #3  from  Image  |  Writer(s): Michael Walsh   | Artist(s): Michael Walsh Toni Marie Griffin  |  $4.99 Babs #3  from  Ahoy Comics  |  Writer(s): Garth Ennis   |  Artist(s): Jacen Burrows |  $3.99 Conan The Barbarian Vol 5 #16  from  Titan Comics  |  Writer(s): Jim Zub   | Artist(s): Doug Braithwaite  |  $3.99 Cursed Library #2 Omega  from  Archie Comics  |  Writer(s): Eliot Rahal   | Artist(s): Craig Cermak  |  $4.99 Hello Darkness #4  from  BOOM! Studios  |  Writer(s): Garth Ennis   |  Artist(s):Becky Cloonan  |  $5.99 Vampiress Carmilla Magazine #24 from  Warrant Publishing Company  | Writer(s): Don Glut   |  Artist(s): Various  |  $6.99 MORE FUN Monsters on the Prowl #29; cover dated August 1975; cover priced 25 cents. This week's that guy that was in that show is  Ken Berry Today our Frenzy Faves is a favorite Twilight Zone episode The Brain Center at Whipple's, Season 5 Episode 33, Original air date May 15, 1964

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Joining us this week on the show are the creators of comic titles like Where Monsters Lie, Curse Words, Sex Castle, God Hates Astronauts, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Eight Billion Genies, & Karate Prom.Together, they are the hilarious creative team of the upcoming Minor Threats spin-off BARFLY, which tells the story of the humanoid mutant fly Shiteater – and what happens when a low-level henchman no longer has anyone left to hench for.It is our pleasure to welcome back both Kyle Starks & Ryan Browne onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonDownload the BEST digital comic book reader OmnibusStock up on G Fuel (CODE: OBP)Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you Kevin Zeigler for our Oblivion Bar artSend us a Text Message.

Are you ready to meet our new favorite henchman, Barfly? Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, Kyle Starks, and Ryan Browne are eager to make introductions. Their new series, spun "from the world of Minor Threats," drills even deeper into the philosophical pursuit initiated by the original run that began two years ago. The lowliest punk in Twilight City has a rich inner life, and he'd love to share it with you if you can set aside your primordial revulsion toward sh*teaters. You don't need to browse long on the rack before encountering another comic deconstructing the superhero genre. Ever since 1986, every creator, it seems, wants to put forth their subversive effort, but Minor Threats avoids the usual cynical choices, embracing Silver Age nonsense and the joys that come with it. Minor Threats and its latest spin-off, Barfly, showcase tremendous humanity, using absurdity to expose genuine pain and triumph. The sincerity marks Minor Threatsas the most exciting superhero universe since Astro City. We're downright chuffed to have Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Kyle Starks back on the podcast. Together, we question the name thrust upon our protagonist, his possible desire to be more than a henchman, and whether those seeking to be masterminds are driven or simply delusional. Also, does Superman go to the bathroom? At least one participant in our conversation has powerful feelings about that. From the World of Minor Threats: Barfly #1 is published by Dark Horse Comics and arrives in comic shops on July 10th. It's written by Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Kyle Starks. Ryan Browne illustrated and colored it, and Nate Piekos lettered it. Continue this conversation by following Patton Oswalt on Twitter, Instagram, and his Website. Follow Jordan Blum on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Kyle Starks on Twitter HERE, on Instagram HERE, and by visiting his Website HERE. As always, Omnibus, the Digital Comic Store and Reader, sponsors our Referrals segment. This week, we selected two comic book titles on the site that satisfy this episode's themes. We won't spoil what they are here, but if you click the links below, you'll be immediately escorted to those books. Brad's Referral Lisa's Referral Other Relevant Links: Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt on CBCC, Talking Minor Threats Kyle Starks on CBCC, Talking Karate Prom Subscribe to the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast Subscribe to This Comic Cooks Subscribe to Wizards: The Podcast Guide to Comics Watch The Fanbase Press Countdown to the Eisners Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 5/19 at 4:00 PM for our Green Lantern screening, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @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 Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

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