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If you're a comic book reader like we are, around the same time you learn about Batman and Robin, you're introduced to the medium's scariest boogeyman, Dr. Fredric Wertham. The publication of his Seduction of the Innocent in 1954 thrust Wertham into the popular consciousness, sparking hysteria and moral panic, hindering the medium's growth, and significantly harming the artists who worked within it. We assumed that Harold Schechter and Eric Powell's latest true crime collaboration would roast Wertham viciously, but Dr. Werthless is far too good a work to be an attack. Schechter and Powell reveal a much more complicated character, one who devoted years of his life to the Civil Rights movement and experienced tremendous horror while working with some of this nation's most notorious human monsters. Eric Powell, the creator of The Goon, knows a thing or two about this art form and how it can stir an intense reaction from “concerned citizens.” The era in which Wertham's book dominated boob tube conversation does not feel too far away from 2025, as politicians charge against graphic novels and libraries. The concerns around what stories can be told and who should be telling them indicate their power to influence and broaden our perspectives beyond the tiny universe within our eyeline. The desire to police narratives stems from fear and a need to control. If someone tells you not to read a book or watch a movie, you must read that book and watch that movie. As you'll hear, we had a wonderful time chatting with Harold Schechter and Eric Powell about Dr. Werthless. We discuss comic books' greatest boogeyman and all the complexities that brought him to write Seduction of the Innocent. We dig into this medium's power, the artists who were hurt by Werthem's attack, and how it all relates to what we're seeing around us today. Also, we may argue about what is and is not a comic book. Fun stuff! Dr. Werthless is now available as a hardcover from Dark Horse Comics. You can find more information on the comic by visiting Powell's site or Schecter's site. You can find Eric Powell on Bluesky and Instagram, and Harold Schechter on Facebook HERE. This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. In stores this June, Oni Press proudly presents a science fiction icon's unlikely return to existence in Benjamin #1 - a new, prestige format limited series from Philip K. Dick Award winner Ben H. Winters and artist Leomacs. Do you remember the work of acclaimed novelist Benjamin J. Carp? Across more than 44 novels and hundreds of short stories, Carp established himself as a counterculture revolutionary. He died in 1982, after years of Southern Californian excess finally claimed his life...until 2025...when Benjamin Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel room on the fringes of Los Angeles. Explore the metatextual nexus between existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, this June in Benjamin #1 – only from Oni Press. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person CBCC's Comic Shop Road Trip Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 366 Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Rite Of Spring #1  from IDW Publishing  |  Writer(s):Patrick Horvath  |  Artist(s):Patrick Horvath  |  $4.99 Blood Type #2 (EC Comics) from Oni Press  |  Writer(s):Corinna Bechko  | Artist(s):Andrea Sorrentino  |  $4.99 Hello Darkness #12  from BOOM! Studios  |  Writer(s):Robert Hack  | Artist(s):Chris Shehan  |  $5.99 Uncanny Valley #10 from BOOM! Studios (W) Tony Fleecs (A) Dave Wachter $4.99  FML #5 from Dark Horse Comics (A) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) David Lopez $4.99 Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob #1 (one shot) from Archie Comics/Secret Stash Press (W) Kevin Smith (A) Fernando Ruiz and Rich Koslowski $7.99 Don't Forget Your Briefcase #1 from Mad Cave Studios  (W) Eliot Rahal (A) Phillip Sevy  $4.99  I Hate Fairyland Vol 2 #42  from Image  |  Writer(s):Skottie Young  | Artist(s):Derek Laufman  Jean Francois Beaulieu  Nate Piekos  |  $3.99 Conan The Barbarian Vol 5 #22  from Titan Comics  |  Writer(s):Jim Zub  | Artist(s):Fernando Dagnino  |  $3.99 Savage Sword Of Conan Vol 2 #9  from Titan Comics  |  Writer(s):Patrick Zircher  |  Artist(s):Patrick Zircher  |  $6.99 Transformers #22 from Image Comics (W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona $3.99  The Unchosen #1 from Image Comics (W/A) David Marquez $3.99  The Future is ****** #3 from Rekcah Comics (W) Fred Van Lente (A) Mario D'alessandro $4.04   Solomon Kane #4 from Titan Comics (W/A) Patch Zircher $4.99  This Week's Best Comic Books G.I. Joe #9 from Image Comics  (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrea Milana, Lee Loughridge $3.99  Blood and Thunder #3 from Image Comics (W) Benito Cereno  (A) E.J. Su $3.99  Los Monstruos #3  from Dark Horse  |  Writer(s):James Robinson  | Artist(s):Jesus Merino  |  $4.99 Dread The Hall H #1 (One Shot)  from Image  |  Writer(s):Chris Ryall Jordan Hart  |  Artist(s):Nelson Daniel   Piotr Kowalski   Jimmy Kucaj   Chris Anderson  |  $6.99 Ghost Pepper #1  from Image  |  Writer(s):Ludo Lullabi  |  Artist(s):Ludo Lullabi   Adriano Lucas  |  $4.99 I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #4  from Image  |  Writer(s):DougWagner  |  Artist(s):Daniel Hillyard  |  $3.99 Phantom Road #14 from Image  |  Writer(s):Jeff Lemire  |  Artist(s):Gabriel  Hernandez Walta   Jordie Bellaire  |  $3.99 This Ends Tonight #1  from Image  |  Writer(s):Gerry Duggan  |  Artist(s):Jae Lee  |  $4.99 Catacomb Of Torment #1 (EC Comics) from Oni Press  |  Writer(s):John Acrudi  Marguerite Bennett  Matt Kindt  |  Artist(s):Patrick Piazzalungo  David Lapham  Dan McDaid  |  $4.99 Post Malones Big Rig #1  from Vault Comics  |  Writer(s):Adrian Wassel  Post Malone  |  Artist(s):Nathan Gooden  |  $6.99 Nostalgia MAD magazine #180, cover dated Jan. ‘76, cover priced 50 cents - “Jaw'd”  - a movie parody; (W) Larry Siegel (A) Mort Drucker  This week's that guy that was in that show is  Dick O'Neil Today our Frenzy Faves is a favorite Twilight Zone episode Death Ship, Season 4 Episode 6, Original air date February 7, 1963

This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of The Goddamn Tragedy from Oni Press. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 504: The Goddamn Tragedy appeared first on Geek Hard.

This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of The Goddamn Tragedy from Oni Press. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 504: The Goddamn Tragedy appeared first on Geek Hard.

Writer Cullen Bunn joins the show to talk about his new Oni Press series The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six, his Dark Horse series Arcana Royle, his new book and podcast for Ignition Press and much, much more.

Today Ernie & Carter talk about Marvel's upcoming X-Men: Age of Revelation and why this upcoming Marvel Comics crossover event might be too much. Get 33% off your 1-Year Subscription at @GlobalComix using my link & promo code to read their entire digital comics library that now includes DC, Image Comics, Dynamite Comics, Boom Studios!, Vault Comics, ONI Press, AWA, and more!Link: https://globalcomix.page.link/GCXBLERDPromo Code: GCXBLERDWITHOUTFEAR

"Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are."This week, we are talking about James Gunn's first entry in the Gods & Monsters saga at DC Studios: Superman! Clark Kent struggles to balance his Kryptonian legacy with his human upbringing while striving to protect a world that questions his every move. When Superman is drawn into escalating conflicts at home and abroad, his actions come under fire—giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the perfect chance to eliminate him once and for all.---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Ever seen a movie double bill? Ever had a night reading a comics double bill? You will after this weeks show, as the ACP trio suggest a batch of fantastic comics that would work as an evening of reading.  From classics and thought provoking tomes to funnies and heartbreaking tales of horror and sci fi, this one has it all. Also there's a deep dive into Dan Butchers new artistic process, great indie recommendations and a few words of remembrance for the late Jim Shooter. Get your wish lists ready, because they will be longer after this weeks show! Great stuff to check out: The Fix, 4 Kids in the Walk, Paying for It, Chester Brown, The Poor Bastard, Joe Matt, The Bash Street Kids, Beano, Deadly Class, Rick Remender, Vicious Creatures, Sarah Gordon, Seaside, Johanna Oust, Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths, Shingeru Mizuki, The Nam, The Avengers, Kree Skull War, The Authority, The Coffin, Deep Sleeper, Phil Hester, Mike Huddleston, Hard Boiled, Ghost in the Shell, Jonny Cannon, The Witches Egg, American Nature #3, Tom Stewart, Pete Taylor, Horillaz, Catching Stars, Howl Comics, The Galaxy Grappling Alliance, ArtNineTwo, Now Thats What I Call Turning Tricks, Blam and Glam, Fabled Four, Jamie Me, Lawless Comic Con, Green Archer Comics, Dan Butcher, Jim Shooter, Oni Press, Mine is a Long Lonesome Grave, Justin Jordan, 1972, Rachael Ball, Toxie Team Up #2, Sequentially British Comics, Sam Weller

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 reveals the new Age of Apocalypse, and 1 mutant is now in chargeMarvel unleashes the ‘Violent Era' of Ghost Rider this October in Spirits of ViolenceHulk returns to Sakaar this October in a special anniversary one-shotMarvel unleashes 'Black, White & Blood and Guts' Halloween 2025Marvel unveils final 'Imperial War' one-shot starring cosmic dream teamJack Kirby honored with “Jack Kirby Way” on NYC's Lower East SideDC takes over San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with panels, retro vibes, and first-ever collabsSkybound reveals SDCC 2025 panels and moreTed Raimi joins ‘Creepshow Vol. 4' #2 comic for Halloween, and it's creepy AFYour devotion will be tested again: 'Cult of the Lamb' comic returns in October 2025G.I. Joe's loudest adventure yet rocks comic shops this October 2025June sales figures are in!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All #1 (Dan Jurgens, Bruno Redondo)Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 (Patrick Horvath)Alex:​​Predator: Black, White, & Blood #1 (Joe Kelly, Alvaro Lopez, etc)The UnChosen #1 (David Marquez)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Uncanny X-Men #17Dave: The Unchosen #1 (David Marquez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Absolute Flash #5 (Lemire, AL Kaplan), Marvel Knights: The World To Come #2 (Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada)Dave: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1 (Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Detective Comics #1099 (Jae Lee)Alex: Ultimate X-Men #17 (Nic Klein variant)Interview: Christian Ward (Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 out August 20 - Artist: Tristan Jones):What drew you to Event Horizon as a storyteller? Was there a particular theme or visual that made you say, “Yes, I need to write this”?How closely did you work with the original film's team or studio? Were there any specific mandates or was the universe yours to expand freely?You've described this as taking “big gory swings.” What kind of boundaries were you hoping to push with this prequel that the film only hinted at?Tristan Jones' art and Pip Martin's colors amplify the discomfort and dread on every page. How did your collaboration with them shape the tone and feel of the book?The crew in Dark Descent each seems to be running from something. How did you approach building characters whose inner demons might mirror the horrors they'll face externally?Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell, is a new addition. How did you land on this particular figure as the face of evil? What does he bring thematically to the world of Event Horizon?The first issue builds such thick atmosphere and creeping dread. What's the key to sustaining that across a miniseries without letting the horror peak too early?[Fun/silly question] Let's say you're stuck aboard the Event Horizon with one other comic book character of your choosing. Who would it be and why?FOC July 14

This is a preview of our Patreon-exclusive show called The Grid. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon. Brand new episodes every Friday!In this episode, Aaron and Chris discuss the excitement surrounding upcoming superhero films like Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps. They also touch on the success of Jurassic World: Rebirth at the box office, the potential reboot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and their plans for San Diego Comic-Con.---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

"Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see"For today's episode, we are conducting a conversational watch-along of Paul W.S. Anderson's 1997 chilling cosmic horror EVENT HORIZON."In the year 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long-lost starship Event Horizon. The ship mysteriously disappeared seven years ago on its maiden voyage, and with its return comes even more mystery as the crew of the Lewis and Clark discover the real truth behind its disappearance and something even more terrifying."Joining us in the third chair for this audio commentary is the 3x Eisner-winning comic book creator behind titles like ODY-C, Invisible Kingdom, Black Bolt, Blood-Stained Teeth, Batman: City of Madness, Spectregraph, and the recent Two-Face miniseries and upcoming Event Horizon: Dark Descent: our good buddy Christian Ward!---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

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Superman vs. Muhammad Ali! It's all going down as two titans take on the Scrubs! Then, Rick and Morty vs. The Universe and Benjamin #2 from Oni Press, and we peek at Captain America #1 from Marvel Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN RICK AND MORTY VS. THE UNIVERSE Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith Artist: Jarrett Williams Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: July 9, 2025 From the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams (Speed Force), this summer's seven-part countdown to the end of everything that was, is, and will be begins with . . . a bachelor party that gets a little out of hand? Rick's old buddy Dimension C-137 (where Rick and Morty Cronenberg'd Earth) has reached his UNIVERSAL HALF-LIFE and is getting MARRIED—to the female-presenting embodiment of the Parmesan Dimension! He's found true love and wants his old pal Rick to plan his bachelor party! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Answer: Pretty much everything . . . and it is all Rick's fault! Now Rick and Morty are on the run from EVERY SINGLE UNIVERSE THEY'VE EVER MESSED WITH—meaning, no matter what dimension they escape to, the universe will literally be against them. And, to survive, Rick will be forced to something he hoped he would never have to do—a last resort of EPIC PROPORTIONS! DON'T CALL IT A CRISIS! The FIRST RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT starts here with a cosmos-colliding spectacular TOO BIG FOR TV . . . and featuring, well, EVERYONE! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lCPsEb MATTHEW CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Valerio Schiti Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 2, 2025 A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed - for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Experience the untold tale of Captain America's first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing new era of CAPTAIN AMERICA! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lMqNgx RODRIGO BENJAMIN #2 Writer: Ben H. Winters Artist: Leomacs Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 16 Legendary science-fiction novelist Benjamin J. Carp has just been resurrected 40 years after his death . . . and that's not even the strangest thing that's going to happen to him today. In an effort to unravel the mystery of author Benjamin J. Carp's unexpected reappearance, Benjamin and his newfound companion, Marcus, travel to the arid Joshua Tree desert, where they discover the secret lair of a cabal of scientists eager to revive the minds of some of history's greatest thinkers in an effort to save humanity from its greatest weakness: lack of imagination. Are they to be believed . . . or is this just more sci-fi hokum torn from a chapter in one of Carp's beloved novels? [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44THi4M DISCUSSION SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI Writer: Dennis O'Neil Artist: Neal Adams Publisher: DC Comics Two legendary figures meet for the first time in this spectacular adventure, as an alien race called the Scrubb demand that Earth's greatest champion battle their world's own greatest fighter. Both Superman and Muhammad Ali step forward -- and to determine who is truly Earth's greatest fighter, Superman temporarily loses his powers and faces Ali in the ring. Ultimately, the duo must work together to defeat the Scrubb, with Ali taking on their champion while Superman battles their space-armada. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kzAyhi CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali! It's all going down as two titans take on the Scrubs! Then, Rick and Morty vs. The Universe and Benjamin #2 from Oni Press, and we peek at Captain America #1 from Marvel Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN RICK AND MORTY VS. THE UNIVERSE Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith Artist: Jarrett Williams Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: July 9, 2025 From the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams (Speed Force), this summer's seven-part countdown to the end of everything that was, is, and will be begins with . . . a bachelor party that gets a little out of hand? Rick's old buddy Dimension C-137 (where Rick and Morty Cronenberg'd Earth) has reached his UNIVERSAL HALF-LIFE and is getting MARRIED—to the female-presenting embodiment of the Parmesan Dimension! He's found true love and wants his old pal Rick to plan his bachelor party! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Answer: Pretty much everything . . . and it is all Rick's fault! Now Rick and Morty are on the run from EVERY SINGLE UNIVERSE THEY'VE EVER MESSED WITH—meaning, no matter what dimension they escape to, the universe will literally be against them. And, to survive, Rick will be forced to something he hoped he would never have to do—a last resort of EPIC PROPORTIONS! DON'T CALL IT A CRISIS! The FIRST RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT starts here with a cosmos-colliding spectacular TOO BIG FOR TV . . . and featuring, well, EVERYONE! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lCPsEb MATTHEW CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Valerio Schiti Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 2, 2025 A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed - for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Experience the untold tale of Captain America's first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing new era of CAPTAIN AMERICA! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lMqNgx RODRIGO BENJAMIN #2 Writer: Ben H. Winters Artist: Leomacs Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 16 Legendary science-fiction novelist Benjamin J. Carp has just been resurrected 40 years after his death . . . and that's not even the strangest thing that's going to happen to him today. In an effort to unravel the mystery of author Benjamin J. Carp's unexpected reappearance, Benjamin and his newfound companion, Marcus, travel to the arid Joshua Tree desert, where they discover the secret lair of a cabal of scientists eager to revive the minds of some of history's greatest thinkers in an effort to save humanity from its greatest weakness: lack of imagination. Are they to be believed . . . or is this just more sci-fi hokum torn from a chapter in one of Carp's beloved novels? [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44THi4M DISCUSSION SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI Writer: Dennis O'Neil Artist: Neal Adams Publisher: DC Comics Two legendary figures meet for the first time in this spectacular adventure, as an alien race called the Scrubb demand that Earth's greatest champion battle their world's own greatest fighter. Both Superman and Muhammad Ali step forward -- and to determine who is truly Earth's greatest fighter, Superman temporarily loses his powers and faces Ali in the ring. Ultimately, the duo must work together to defeat the Scrubb, with Ali taking on their champion while Superman battles their space-armada. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kzAyhi CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Today Ernie & Carter talk about Marvel's upcoming X-Men: Age of Revelation, Image Comics revisiting Invincible's expanded universe, and we finally address the elephant in the room... Diamond Comics Distributors...Get 33% off your 1-Year Subscription at @GlobalComix using my link & promo code to read their entire digital comics library that now includes DC, Image Comics, Dynamite Comics, Boom Studios!, Vault Comics, ONI Press, AWA, and more!Link: https://globalcomix.page.link/GCXBLERDPromo Code: GCXBLERDWITHOUTFEAR

Joining us today is the 5-time Eisner Award-winning comic book creator, New York Times best seller, and one of the singular voices in the medium of comic books. His work includes 100%, Escapo, Battling Boy, THB, Heavy Liquid and Batman: Year 100.It is our honor to welcome Paul Pope onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!‘You Need a Lot of Stamina to Make Comics': An Interview with Paul PopeComics Icon PAULPOPE 2 Publishes His Second Artbook With BOOM! Studios Paul Pope ф Pulp Hope Philippe Labaune Gallery---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Mike and Danny are joined by Fred C. Stresing to talk about comics, HeroClix, 2000s comic books, Rick & Morty, and more!JULY 2025 SCHEDULE UPDATE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/132396622Note: We had some serious technical issues this week with our recording software which caused our audio to sound a bit worse than usual. Sorry!Check out Fred's work!Dough Boys Chew America - https://beourkids.com/products/the-doughboys-chew-america-kidz-bundle-for-adultz-1@fredcstresing.bsky.social - https://bsky.app/profile/fredcstresing.bsky.socialLast Mort Standing - Out in October - https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/8353833/rick-and-morty-vs-the-universe-1Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:23 - Saga of the Swamp Thing00:08:15 - Godzilla: Heist #1-500:17:20 - Search & Destroy Vol. 100:23:27 - Captain America #100:28:00 - Powers 25 #100:34:15 - Discord Picks00:36:35 - Second Shift00:40:20 - Interview with Fred C. Stresing01:13:52 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinProoflistener: Kara SzamborskiEditor: 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

Joining us today is the Eisner-award-winning, New York Times Best Seller behind titles like Sweet Tooth, Primordial, Essex County, Phantom Road, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, Gideon Falls, Bone Orchard Mythos, Fishflies, & Minor Arcana.He's here today to discuss his upcoming memoir over at Dark Horse Comics 10,000 Ink Stains, which hits shelves on July 15th.It is our honor to welcome Jeff Lemire onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

This week the ACP crew go back in time to when the UK newsagent shelves were filled with all kinds of classic and influential comic strips, and who better to discuss it than with David McDonald of Hibernia Comics! They talk about Hibernias collections and zines and the importance of keeping these overlooked classics alive for future generations (and mainly old school nostalgia fans like us). Its a history lesson that every comic fan will love, and get ready to discover some classics and beautiful artwork. All that and a load of great comics to check out? It can only be another awesome show! Great stuff to check out: Hibernia Comics, The Editors Cut, The Running Man, Kevin O'Neill, Dave Gibbons, Pat Mills, John Wagner, Alan Grant, Hunt Emerson, Never Iron Anything, Boo Rudetoons, Night Vision, Spearpoint, Dark Regards, Oni Press, Out of Alcatraz, Lost in Tarnation, Yeet Magazine, Old Guys Who Like Comics, Zagor, Sergio Bonelli, Epicentre Comics,

Today Ernie & Carter talk about Ultimate Marvel's possible Fantastic Four revival, DC making Batman begins... again... And Transformers is getting an all-new blockbuster creative team.Get 33% off your 1-Year Subscription at @GlobalComix using my link & promo code to read their entire digital comics library that now includes DC, Image Comics, Dynamite Comics, Boom Studios!, Vault Comics, ONI Press, AWA, and more!Link: https://globalcomix.page.link/GCXBLERDPromo Code: GCXBLERDWITHOUTFEAR

Welcome back to Word Balloon for Part 2 of our conversation with acclaimed TV writer and comic book master Christopher Cantwell.In this episode, we spotlight two of his exciting new creator-owned projects: Out of Alcatraz from Oni Press, co-created with artist Tyler Crook — a haunting, genre-bending tale set in the shadow of the infamous prison — and Kid Maroon from Vault Comics, a twisted noir adventure brought to life with co-creator Victor Santos.We also get a sneak peek at Chris's upcoming work on seson 3 of the AMC+ horror anthology The Terror, where he's helping shape a chilling new chapter in one of TV's most underrated series. It's creator-owned comics, serialized horror, and sharp storytelling — all in Part 2 of our deep dive with Christopher Cantwell, right now on Word Balloon.

Joining us today is an accomplished scriptwriter and founder behind Shawn Hainsworth Productions and SHP Comics. It is our honor to welcome Shawn Hainsworth onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Technical Support (Short Film based on EroTech)---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Back in September of 2021 for episode 53, we sat down with one of the most prolific voice actors of all-time: Jennifer Hale!Jennifer's incredible filmography includes Naomi Hunter from the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Rosalind Lutece from the BioShock Infinite, Felicia Hardy/Black Cat in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Bastila Shan from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game series, Kiara from Rick and Morty, (Giganta, Killer Frost, Zatanna, and Inza) in the Justice League and Justice League: Unlimited animated series, and of course: Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect franchise.---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Today's episode we'll be talking about He-Man leaked set photos, the Transformers ONE Sequel cancelled by Paramount, and whether or not James Gunn wants Battison in the DCU.

Today Ernie & Carter talk about Marvel's cancelling books too quickly and too often, as well the news about upcoming Marvel vs. DC storylines.Get 33% off your 1-Year Subscription at @GlobalComix using my link & promo code to read their entire digital comics library that now includes DC, Image Comics, Dynamite Comics, Boom Studios!, Vault Comics, ONI Press, AWA, and more!Link: https://globalcomix.page.link/GCXBLERDPromo Code: GCXBLERDWITHOUTFEAR

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 September 2025 solicitationsNew series 'Battleworld' announced for September 2025Marvel unveils 616 Day celebration plans, teaser and moreTeaser reveal is…At 6:16 ET Marvel reveals Knull will return in 'Venom' #250Spider-Man to split in two with one going cosmic starting in September 2025'Spider-Man '94' #1 jumps into the scene in September 2025J. Michael Straczynski's 'Amazing Spider-Man: Torn' #1 announcedEverything we know about Ultimate Universe titles in September 2025Boba Fett AND Han Solo get new seriesMarvel/DC crossover expands with new creators and character team-ups revealedUpper Deck launches Superman-themed NASCAR trading cards in new 23XI Racing collabDC Comics SolicitationsJason Todd to survive Hush 2 with adult 'Red Hood' solo series in 2025Batman getting a polybag programDC to introduce new heroes in 'C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table'Robert Kirkman and David Finch embark on 'Skinbreaker' in September 2025IDW announces gritty new Star Trek series ‘The Last Starship''No Man's Land' #1 thriller coming September 2025Blue Falcon & Dynomutt return in new Dynamite comic in September 2025Action rom-com spy series 'The Guy in the Chair' coming October 2025Soo Lee brings ‘The Wizard of Oz' with OGN adaptation from DynamiteMike Mignola and Bruce Zick launch time-bending new Hellboy universe seriesBrombal and Phillips launch horror-western hybrid 'Everything Dead & Dying'Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast launch ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks'Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Benjamin #1 (Ben H. Winters, Leomacs)Fantastic Four Fanfare (2025) #2 (Various)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #4 (Lemire, AL Kaplan)Exquisite Corpses #2 (Tynion IV, Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Gwenpool #2 (Cavan Scott, Stefano Nesi)Dave: Emma Frost: White Queen #1TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The Seasons #5 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta), News from the Fallout #1 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love)Dave: Fantastic Four #33 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #18 (Terry Dodson Variant Cover)Alex: Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 (Marguerite Sauvage)Best Comics of the Year…so far!Alex: Pick 3 series:Absolute Flash (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Storm (Murewa Ayodele & Lucas Werneck)Exquisite Corpses (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, et al.)Pick a graphic novel or collection:  The Nice House by the Sea Vol. 1 (Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)Dave: Pick 3 series:Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki) (3 issues out)Absolute Martian Manhunter (Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez) (3 issues out)Absolute Batman (2024) (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Marcos Martin) (6 issues out this year)27Pick a graphic novel or collection: Bowling With Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown. Written by Mike Mignola. Art by Mike Mignola. Colors by Dave Stewart. Chris: Pick 3 series:The Amazing Spider-Man (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz) (6 issues in 2025)11The Moon Is Following Us (DWJ and Riley Rossmo) (6 issues in 2025)Jumpscare (Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert) (4 issues in 2025)Pick a graphic novel or collection: Low Orbit (Writer-artist Kazimir Lee)

Writer Ben H. Winters, creator of the popular CBS series Tracker, joins the show to talk about his new Oni Press comic Benjamin.

Today's episode we'll be talking about how James Gunn might just have made the best version of Superman, and how comic book gaming is back!

Joining us today is the writer/artist of Doctor Rigsby: Tales From The Deep—which follows the impeccably dressed Doctor Rigby: a mysterious soldier in an ancient, secret war of magic, monsters, and cosmic madness. In this thrilling collection, Doctor Rigby visits a demonic mermaid, battles a parking lot full of vampires, boards a haunted house ride from hell, solves a sea monster mystery, and learns the meaning of existence.We are honored to welcome John Kissee onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!John's WebsiteFollow John on BlueskyFollow John on Instagram---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Good grief! We're talking Peanuts this week on the show. We also review Ancestral Recall #1 from AHOY Comics, Avengers Academy #1 from Marvel Comics, and Benjamin #1 from Oni Press. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN ANCESTRAL RECALL #1 Writer: Jordan Clark Artist: Atagun Ilhan Publisher: AHOY Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: August 6, 2025 Black History: For painter Melvin Waring, it's an actual super power! When Melvin's wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to help him in his search. A gripping new saga from two Milestone Initiative members: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun Ilhan (Poison Ivy, Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet). [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW AVENGERS ACADEMY #1 Writer: Anthony Oliveira Artist: Carola Borellia/Bailie Rosenlund Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: June 11, 2025 SCHOOL'S IN SESSION! Welcome to Avengers Academy! Seeking to guide the next generation of super heroes, CAPTAIN MARVEL assembles a misfit team of super-powered teens: CAPTAIN AMERICA OF THE RAILWAYS, BLOODLINE, ESCAPADE, MOON GIRL, RED GOBLIN, and new hero on the block, KID JUGGERNAUT! But classes are the least of their concerns as they fend off super-villain attacks, make new friends - and new foes - and learn what it really means to be Earth's mightiest heroes. For the FIRST TIME IN PRINT, read issues #1-6 of Marvel's hit infinity series AVENGERS ACADEMY by rising star ANTHONY OLIVEIRA and visionary artists CAROLA BORELLI and BAILIE ROSENLUND! Featuring the first appearance of an all-new SINISTER SIX, this is one book you don't want to miss! [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO BENJAMIN #1 Writer: Ben H. Winters Artist: Leomacs Publisher: Oni Press Inc. Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: June 18, 2025 IN ONE L.A. MOTEL ROOM, A COSMIC QUEST IS ABOUT BEGIN.... Edgar Award nominee and Philip K. Dick Award-winner Ben H. Winters (EC's Cruel Universe, The Last Policeman Trilogy) and rising star Leomacs (EC's Epitaphs from the Abyss, Refrigerator Full of Heads) unravel a three-part, prestige format series exploring the hallucinatory second life of a brilliant author who imagined our desperate future but never imagined he'd become part of it . . More than just a writer, more than just a science-fiction icon, Benjamin J. Carp was a cultural revolutionary. Across 44 novels and hundreds of short stories-including the counterculture classic The Man They Couldn't Erase-Carp pushed the boundaries of literary respectability for the sci-fi genre and his readers' perception of reality itself . . . until decades of amphetamine abuse and Southern California excess finally ended a mind-bending career that always just escaped mainstream success. He died in 1982. Until 2025 . . . when Benjamin J. Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel on the fringes of Los Angeles. He remembers dying. He knows he shouldn't exist. Is he a dream? A robot? A ghost? A clone? A simulation? In his own time, Carp pondered all of these scenarios intensely through his fiction-and, now, as he treks from Studio City to Venice Beach and onward into the paranoid sprawl of 21st-century Los Angeles, he will be called to investigate his greatest mystery yet: himself. In the tradition of Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly and Thomas Pynchon's Inherent Vice comes a uniquely fascinating and hilariously deranged excursion into the metatextual nexus where existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, and glitter and grim reality all meet just beyond Hollywood Boulevard . . . [rating: 3/5] DISCUSSION PEANUTS 1950 Writer/Artist: Charles Schulz This first volume, covering the first two and a quarter years of the strip, will be of particular fascination toPeanuts aficionados worldwide: Although there have been literally hundreds of Peanuts books published, many of the strips from the series' first two or three years have never been collected before―in large part because they showed a young Schulz working out the kinks in his new strip and include some characterizations and designs that are quite different from the cast we're all familiar with. (Among other things, three major cast members―Schroeder, Lucy, and Linus―initially show up as infants and only "grow" into their final "mature" selves as the months go by. Even Snoopy debuts as a puppy!) Thus The Complete Peanuts offers a unique chance to see a master of the art form refine his skills and solidify his universe, day by day, week by week, month by month. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4dOo6YW CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Good grief! We're talking Peanuts this week on the show. We also review Ancestral Recall #1 from AHOY Comics, Avengers Academy #1 from Marvel Comics, and Benjamin #1 from Oni Press. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN ANCESTRAL RECALL #1 Writer: Jordan Clark Artist: Atagun Ilhan Publisher: AHOY Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: August 6, 2025 Black History: For painter Melvin Waring, it's an actual super power! When Melvin's wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to help him in his search. A gripping new saga from two Milestone Initiative members: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun Ilhan (Poison Ivy, Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet). [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW AVENGERS ACADEMY #1 Writer: Anthony Oliveira Artist: Carola Borellia/Bailie Rosenlund Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: June 11, 2025 SCHOOL'S IN SESSION! Welcome to Avengers Academy! Seeking to guide the next generation of super heroes, CAPTAIN MARVEL assembles a misfit team of super-powered teens: CAPTAIN AMERICA OF THE RAILWAYS, BLOODLINE, ESCAPADE, MOON GIRL, RED GOBLIN, and new hero on the block, KID JUGGERNAUT! But classes are the least of their concerns as they fend off super-villain attacks, make new friends - and new foes - and learn what it really means to be Earth's mightiest heroes. For the FIRST TIME IN PRINT, read issues #1-6 of Marvel's hit infinity series AVENGERS ACADEMY by rising star ANTHONY OLIVEIRA and visionary artists CAROLA BORELLI and BAILIE ROSENLUND! Featuring the first appearance of an all-new SINISTER SIX, this is one book you don't want to miss! [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO BENJAMIN #1 Writer: Ben H. Winters Artist: Leomacs Publisher: Oni Press Inc. Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: June 18, 2025 IN ONE L.A. MOTEL ROOM, A COSMIC QUEST IS ABOUT BEGIN.... Edgar Award nominee and Philip K. Dick Award-winner Ben H. Winters (EC's Cruel Universe, The Last Policeman Trilogy) and rising star Leomacs (EC's Epitaphs from the Abyss, Refrigerator Full of Heads) unravel a three-part, prestige format series exploring the hallucinatory second life of a brilliant author who imagined our desperate future but never imagined he'd become part of it . . More than just a writer, more than just a science-fiction icon, Benjamin J. Carp was a cultural revolutionary. Across 44 novels and hundreds of short stories-including the counterculture classic The Man They Couldn't Erase-Carp pushed the boundaries of literary respectability for the sci-fi genre and his readers' perception of reality itself . . . until decades of amphetamine abuse and Southern California excess finally ended a mind-bending career that always just escaped mainstream success. He died in 1982. Until 2025 . . . when Benjamin J. Carp awakens, alive, in a burned-out motel on the fringes of Los Angeles. He remembers dying. He knows he shouldn't exist. Is he a dream? A robot? A ghost? A clone? A simulation? In his own time, Carp pondered all of these scenarios intensely through his fiction-and, now, as he treks from Studio City to Venice Beach and onward into the paranoid sprawl of 21st-century Los Angeles, he will be called to investigate his greatest mystery yet: himself. In the tradition of Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly and Thomas Pynchon's Inherent Vice comes a uniquely fascinating and hilariously deranged excursion into the metatextual nexus where existence and oblivion, past and future, genius and madness, and glitter and grim reality all meet just beyond Hollywood Boulevard . . . [rating: 3/5] DISCUSSION PEANUTS 1950 Writer/Artist: Charles Schulz This first volume, covering the first two and a quarter years of the strip, will be of particular fascination toPeanuts aficionados worldwide: Although there have been literally hundreds of Peanuts books published, many of the strips from the series' first two or three years have never been collected before―in large part because they showed a young Schulz working out the kinks in his new strip and include some characterizations and designs that are quite different from the cast we're all familiar with. (Among other things, three major cast members―Schroeder, Lucy, and Linus―initially show up as infants and only "grow" into their final "mature" selves as the months go by. Even Snoopy debuts as a puppy!) Thus The Complete Peanuts offers a unique chance to see a master of the art form refine his skills and solidify his universe, day by day, week by week, month by month. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4dOo6YW CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Joining us today is a comic book legend who has been working in the comic book medium since 1978. He has written character defining runs for Deathstroke, Quantum & Woody, Superman, Conan The Barbarian, & many, many others. More impressively, he also helped co-found Milestone Comics and was one of the central architects of The Dakotaverse.Along with a recent runs on Vampirella and an upcoming Sonja: Reborn series on the way, he's also here today to discuss Marvel Knights: The World to Come—the long-awaited continuation of what many fans consider his finest work: his iconic Marvel Knights Black Panther run.It is our honor to welcome Christopher Priest onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Today's episode we'll be talking about how Nintendo is fleecing gamers with the Switch 2 and their predatory business practices.

Joining us today are two of the spearheading creatives behind the upcoming Kai-Sei Era, which launches an all-new Godzilla-centered shared universe at IDW Publishing.One is the editor of the entire Kai-Sei communique and the fan-favorite IDW hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees from good-friend-of-the-show Patrick Horvath.The other is the Eisner Award-nominated writer of the aforementioned Godzilla #1 with artist Nikola Čižmešija, as well as fan favorite series' like Hack/Slash, Local Man, Revival & Money Shot. He is also headlining the upcoming Masters of the Universe miniseries: The Sword of Flaw with Dark Horse Comics in the Fall.It is our pleasure to welcome Tim Seeley & Jake Williams onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

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Today's episode we'll be talking about the final season of Star Wars Andor series, why we love it, why chuds and conservatives hate Andor, and more importantly how Andor gives America the blueprint for revolution.

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?

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We delve into the side realms of the galactic rim to see what Doctor Aphra is up to. We also review, We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #3 from Image Comics, Dark Honor #1 from Zysygy Publishing, and The Sixth Gun: Road to the Six #0 from Oni Press. Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN WE'RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US #3 Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Stefano Landini Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: May 28, 2025 Annalise is learning that sometimes the enemy of your enemy is also your enemy. But maybe when you have a robot-man who will kill for you, you don't need many friends. The action-packed tale of espionage and evil empires, generational trauma and global power struggles, and the little girl caught in between continues here. [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kceMAM MATTHEW DARK HONOR #1 Writer: KS Bruce and Brian DeCubellis Artist: Fico Ossio Publisher: Zysygy Publishing Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: May 28, 2025 For nearly a century, the Hundred has been the strong arm of the New York underworld. But now, as Covid-19 ravages the city in early 2020, a different kind of plague has arrived: a criminal mastermind mounting his takeover...unless Rain, daughter of the Hundred's leader Josef, can unite the last elements of the fading crime gangs in one desperate attempt to fight back. [rating:2/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kE3KnF RODRIGO SIXTH GUN: ROAD TO THE SIX #0 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Brian Hurtt Publisher: Oni Press Inc. Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: June 4, 2025 Before The Sixth Gun rages back into existence in this summer's long-awaited reunion from co-creators Cullen Bunn (The Autumn Kingdom, Ghostlore) and Brian Hurtt (The Midnite Show), bridge the gap between the explosive finale of the landmark original series and the powerful new chapter soon to be written with a self-contained, one-shot prelude featuring three, all-new stories . . . leading directly into The Sixth Gun's 15th anniversary celebration! A terrible dream lies buried deep in the earth. . . . A powerful dream that the mysterious worldwide cabal of magic users will stop at nothing to realize. With the power of the Six alive in the world, it's only a matter of time before the weapons are reborn in new hands . . . The return of Bunn and Hurtt's classic weird Western can't be stopped. . . . A tale of calamitous fate and those who try to resist it. . . . Soon, The Sixth Gun will be reborn. [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOLUME 1 Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Kev Walker Publisher: Marvel Comics Following her time in the clutches of Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra has barely escaped with her life. If the Dark Lord of the Sith ever learns of her survival, he'll hunt her to the ends of the galaxy. But for now, it's time for a return to what she does best. With droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One in tow, she's off in search of rare artifacts from the galactic center to the Outer Rim — and everywhere in between. Aphra's got debts to pay, after all. Just as long as she can stay one step ahead of the Empire, some bounty hunters…and just about everyone else in the galaxy! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3FaWnVM CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

We delve into the side realms of the galactic rim to see what Doctor Aphra is up to. We also review, We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #3 from Image Comics, Dark Honor #1 from Zysygy Publishing, and The Sixth Gun: Road to the Six #0 from Oni Press. Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN WE'RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US #3 Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Stefano Landini Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: May 28, 2025 Annalise is learning that sometimes the enemy of your enemy is also your enemy. But maybe when you have a robot-man who will kill for you, you don't need many friends. The action-packed tale of espionage and evil empires, generational trauma and global power struggles, and the little girl caught in between continues here. [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kceMAM MATTHEW DARK HONOR #1 Writer: KS Bruce and Brian DeCubellis Artist: Fico Ossio Publisher: Zysygy Publishing Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: May 28, 2025 For nearly a century, the Hundred has been the strong arm of the New York underworld. But now, as Covid-19 ravages the city in early 2020, a different kind of plague has arrived: a criminal mastermind mounting his takeover...unless Rain, daughter of the Hundred's leader Josef, can unite the last elements of the fading crime gangs in one desperate attempt to fight back. [rating:2/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4kE3KnF RODRIGO SIXTH GUN: ROAD TO THE SIX #0 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Brian Hurtt Publisher: Oni Press Inc. Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: June 4, 2025 Before The Sixth Gun rages back into existence in this summer's long-awaited reunion from co-creators Cullen Bunn (The Autumn Kingdom, Ghostlore) and Brian Hurtt (The Midnite Show), bridge the gap between the explosive finale of the landmark original series and the powerful new chapter soon to be written with a self-contained, one-shot prelude featuring three, all-new stories . . . leading directly into The Sixth Gun's 15th anniversary celebration! A terrible dream lies buried deep in the earth. . . . A powerful dream that the mysterious worldwide cabal of magic users will stop at nothing to realize. With the power of the Six alive in the world, it's only a matter of time before the weapons are reborn in new hands . . . The return of Bunn and Hurtt's classic weird Western can't be stopped. . . . A tale of calamitous fate and those who try to resist it. . . . Soon, The Sixth Gun will be reborn. [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOLUME 1 Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Kev Walker Publisher: Marvel Comics Following her time in the clutches of Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra has barely escaped with her life. If the Dark Lord of the Sith ever learns of her survival, he'll hunt her to the ends of the galaxy. But for now, it's time for a return to what she does best. With droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One in tow, she's off in search of rare artifacts from the galactic center to the Outer Rim — and everywhere in between. Aphra's got debts to pay, after all. Just as long as she can stay one step ahead of the Empire, some bounty hunters…and just about everyone else in the galaxy! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3FaWnVM CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Today's episode we'll be talking about why racists hate Pedro Pascal and why misogynists hate Tatiana Maslany.

The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 357 Hello Darkness #10   from BOOM! Studios  |  Writer(s):RL Stine  |  Artist(s):Francesco Francavilla |  $5.99 Los Monstruos #1 of 4 from Dark Horse Comics (W) James Robinson (A) Jesus Merino $4.99 The Moon Is Following Us #9   from Image  |  Writer(s):Daniel Warren Johnson  | Artist(s):Riley Rossmo Daniel Warren Johnson |  $3.99   Vanishing Point #1 from Mad Cave Studios (W) Mark Russell (A) Juan Doe $4.99 Blood & Thunder #1 (W) Benito Cereno (A) E.J. Su, Msassyk $3.99Let This One Be A Devil #3   from Dark Horse  |  Writer(s):James Tynion IV  | Artist(s):Piotr Kowalski |  $4.99 Lady Baltimore The Daughters Of Medusa #1  from Dark Horse  |  Writer(s):Mike Mignola  |  Artist(s):Bridgit Connell |  $4.99 Adventureman: Family Tree #2 from Image Comics (W) Matt Fraction (A) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson $3.99  Free Planet #1 from Image Comics (W) Aubrey Sitterson (A/CA) Jed Dougherty $3.99 Uncanny Valley #9 from BOOM! Studios  (W) Tony Fleecs (A) Dave Wachter $4.99  Farmhand #21  from Image  |  Writer(s):Rob Guillory  |  Artist(s):Rob Guillory Jean Francois Beaulieu |  $3.99   This Week's Best Comic Books Betty & Veronica Friends Forever: Spy Girls #1 (one shot) from Archie Comics (W) Tania Del Rio (A) Holly G, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli $4.99   Transformers #20 from Image Comics (W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer $3.99  Godzilla Here There Be Aliens #1 from IDW Publishing  |  Writer(s):Frank Tieri  | Artist(s):Angel Hernandez  |  $4.99 Exquisite Corpses #1 from:Image  |  Writer(s):James Tynion IV  |  Artist(s):Michael Walsh Jordie Bellaire  |  $4.99 I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #2 from Image  |  Writer(s):Doug Wagner  | Artist(s):Daniel Hillyard  |  $3.99 Phantom Road #12 from Image  |  Writer(s):Jeff Lemire  |  Artist(s):Gabriel Hernandez Walta  |  $3.99 Dark Regards #1 from Oni Press  |  Writer(s):Dave Hill  |  Artist(s):Artyom Topilin |  $4.99 Dick Tracy (Mad Cave Studios) #10 from Mad Cave Studios  |  Writer(s):Alex Segura Michael Moreci  |  Artist(s):Geraldo Borges  |  $4.99 Nostalgia This week's that guy that was in that show is  Ike Eisenmann Today our Frenzy Faves is a favorite Twilight Zone episode The Trouble with Templeton, Season 2 Episode 9, Original air date December 9, 1960

Joining us today are the creative team of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast!One is the Eisner-Award winning writer and co-creator of titles like The Walking Dead, Firepower, Outcast, Oblivion Song, Void Rivals, & (of course) Invincible.The other is the co-creator for the majority of the Invincible universe and the primary artist for the series–penciling 127 of the 144 issue run. You may also know him from his recent stint over at Marvel Comics with both The Amazing Spider-Man & The Hulk.It is our pleasure to welcome both Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

Joining us today are the co-founders of the communications and marketing firm Not A Billionaire and the co-writers of the Jewish fantasy folklore comic series The Writer with actor/co-writer Josh Gad and artist Ariel Olivetti.In their series The Writer, amidst a dark and mysterious turn, comic book writer Stan Siegel's life dives into a neo-Nazi occult nightmare. As demonic chaos and high-speed chases reign, Stan's hunger for answers unveils hidden identities, setting off a desperate race against time in this thrilling saga. To combat the rising tide of terror, Stan must become the hero from his pages.It is our pleasure to welcome Ben & Max Berkowitz onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

The stars have finally aligned, and we can discuss a comic book timed in conjunction with a movie release as we look at Thunderbolts: Justice Like Lightning. We review We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #2 from Image Comics, Power Rangers Prime #6 from BOOM! Studios, and Dark Regards #1 from Oni Press. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN WE'RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US #2 Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Stefano Landini Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 30, 2025 War has come to Annalise's secluded island home. Luckily for her, one of her father's robot-men found her before the enemy forces did. The robot's only directive is to get Annalise off the island alive. But she has another plan... The explosive saga of love and revenge, mad scientists and super-spies, and the child caught in between continues here! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4jKMSLq MATTHEW POWER RANGERS PRIME #6 Writer: Melissa Flores Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 30, 2025 Ryan's relentless interrogation uncovers a painful past leading up to Mark's refugee status on Earth! Can our newfound hero endure the harsh conditions of the internment camp to embrace his hidden power within? [rating:3/5] RODRIGO DARK REGARDS #1 Writer: Dave Hill Artist: Artyom Topilin Publisher: Oni Press Inc. Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: May 14, 2025 SOMETIMES YOU BREAK THE INTERNET-AND SOMETIMES THE INTERNET BREAKS YOU! AT LAST-THE TRUE STORY OF THE VIRAL HOAX SO INSANE IT COULD ONLY BE TOLD AS A COMIC BOOK! From the honestly pretty impressive mind of multi-hyphenate writer-comedian-actor-musician Dave Hill (Tasteful Nudes) and breakout artist Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place) comes the SHOCKINGLY TRUE, TERRIFYINGLY HILARIOUS, AND ONLY MODESTLY EXAGGERATED tale of how one stand-up comedian forged a secret online identity as America's first true black metal icon . . . and accidentally started an international incident that almost wiped Gary, Indiana, off the map! Two decades ago, Dave Hill and his first band set out to rock their high school auditorium in a fury of heavy metal hellfire. They failed miserably. Years later, Dave has made a new life for himself as a rising star in the New York comedy scene-a career where getting laughed at on stage is the entire point and not just a tragic consequence. But when Dave's metal ambitions are reawakened by the über self-serious "satanic" genre of Norwegian black metal, Dave creates a ridiculously hyperbolic alter ego and a band to match that, together, reignite the spark of his forgotten rock 'n' roll fantasy. But when Dave's internet-fueled rumors of Witch Taint-a metal band "so extreme that you must remove all sharp objects from the immediate area" when their music is played-spreads all the way to Europe, his story will spiral dangerously out of control as Norway's most extreme black metal butchers come to reap their revenge . . . and put everything and everyone Dave holds dear in the crosshairs (of their axes, which, truth be told, don't actually have crosshairs, but, hey, it's a metaphor). [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44gWRns DISCUSSION THUNDERBOLTS: JUSTICE, LIKE LIGHTNING Writers: Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern, Peter David, John Ostrander Artists: Mark Bagley, Steve Eptign, Jeff Johnson, Mike Deodato, Sal Buscema, Pasqual Ferry Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $49.99 The greatest trick ever pulled! With the Avengers and Fantastic Four believed dead, a new team of heroes rises to take their place! But the Thunderbolts hide a sinister secret: They're villains in disguise! What are Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil really up to? What happens when some members begin to doubt their plan? And when the enthusiastic Jolt joins their ranks, how long can their secret stay hidden? The T-Bolts battle the Hulk, deal with a suspicious Black Widow, and tackle foes including the Mad Thinker and the Elements of Doom. But when the Avengers and FF return, the full scale of Zemo's plot is revealed! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/43cvOaL CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Joining us today is the comic book writer of titles like You've Been Cancelled over at Mad Cave Studios, It's Only Teenage Wasteland & Youth at Dark Horse Comics, & Olympia and Indigo Children at Image Comics.More recently, he has the ultraviolent space romance Galactic coming from DSTLRY and the procedural fantasy Lost Fantasy at Image Comics.It is our pleasure to welcome Curt Pires onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Thank you Oni Press for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

“Even though this is a book about snake girls and lizard boys — it's about universal experiences: we can't change what's happening, but you never know when being kind will change somebody else. ,” Jonathan Hill's an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator, and educator in Portland, Oregon — and a returning guest - to celebrate the launch of his latest graphic novel: “Lizard Boy 2: The Most Perfect Summer Ever.” While the sci-fi title might have you scratching your head, this YA sequel is actually a beautiful, compelling story of self-acceptance, community, and family — we can't recommend it enough for parents and kids alike, as well as it's prequel “Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy.” Jonathan is HALF Vietnamese American - and while the story is about an immigrant family, community acceptance, and belonging - Jonathan's work, his characters and their journey are important for all of us to be reading at this particular moment in our nation.  Jonathan's work has been published by Walker Books, First Second, and Oni Press - and featured at ABC New Voices, YALSA and JLG selections, and won awards like the 2012 Carla Cohen Free Speech Award, the 2021 Believer Book Award for Graphic Literature, and the 2022 Junior Library Guild Selection. Jonathan's also an accomplished cartoonist with clients like Microsoft, the Portland Trailblazers, the Viet Nam Literature Project, the Inlander, Fantagraphics Books, Dark Horse Comics, Tor.com, The Believer Magazine, Literary Arts, and Powell's City of Books. AND he's been the staff illustrator to The Asian Reporter since 2007. Jonathan also teaches comics and visual narrative - having taught at the Pacific Northwest College, the Oregon College of Art and Craft. He graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Savannah College of Art & Design, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Literary Arts and chairs the Youth Programs Advisory Council.  Jonathan's an important voice, creating important work for not just our kids, but for all of us to be learning from — so be sure to check out his work. LEARN MORE oneofthejohns.com/one-of-the-johns instagram.com/oneofthejohns BOOK 1: Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy - penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714742/tales-of-a-seventh-grade-lizard-boy-a-graphic-novel-by-jonathan-hill-illustrated-by-jonathan-hill/ BOOK 2: Lizard Boy 2: The Most Perfect Summer Ever - penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774237/lizard-boy-2-the-most-perfect-summer-ever-by-jonathan-hill-illustrated-by-jonathan-hill/9781536216479/ MENTIONS OUR FIRST CHAT (May 2023): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jonathan-hills-tales-of-belonging/id1507595726?i=1000613932953 COMIC: Speechless: A Graphic Novel (Aron Nels Steinke): goodreads.com/book/show/210563340 MUSIC: Neko Case - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/neko-case-mn0000381371 MUSIC:  Kim Deal's New Album - https://kimdeal.bandcamp.com/album/nobody-loves-you-more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June. 1962. Two men do the impossible: break Out of Alcatraz. The legendary escape almost immediately caught the public's imagination, becoming fodder for TV, film, and prose. Maybe you've encountered a few of these stories; maybe you haven't. Whatever the case, you certainly have not read an interpretation like the Oni Press comic from Christopher Cantwell and Tyler Crook. Their Out of Alcatraz begins in the crashing waters outside the prison. From there, it dips into a storm of speculation, terror, and hope. Through their story, Cantwell and Crook explore a critical moment in the American narrative. The Civil Rights movement hasn't quite popped off. John F. Kennedy still stands righteously in the White House. The confidence of Post-war America is about to burst. Three criminals taste freedom with all its bitterness and desperately attempt to choke it down. This week's podcast considers the American story and those who were left out of it or forced from it. We chat with Cantwell and Crook about the real men who broke free from Alcatraz and the fictional men they became in Cantwell and Crook's imaginations. We discuss the allure of prison narratives and the cells we all find ourselves in at some point. Issues one and two of Out of Alcatraz are now available wherever rad comics are sold, and issue three will arrive in shops on May 21st. Continue this conversation by following Christopher Cantwell on BlueSky and Tyler Crook on BlueSky, Instagram, and his Website. Also, you can listen to his music through his Bandcamp page (although it's also available on Spotify, Apple Music, and the like). This Week's Sponsor We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Tyler Crook on CBCC: The Ultimate Lonesome Hunters Interview Tyler Crook on CBCC: Mage - The Hero Discovered Brad Appears on The Oblivion Bar to Review Sinners and Warfare Four Color Fantasies Charity Sketch Cover Auction Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Joining us today is the author and illustrator of celebrated children's books like Mixed: A Colorful Story, NINJA!, and many others. His most recent book Don't Cause Trouble–which officially releases on April 22nd–tells the tale of middle schooler Ming Lee and what it's like growing up as one of the only immigrant kids at your school.It is our pleasure to welcome Arree Chung onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

DC O-Rama: Batman: Earth One Volume One by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jon Sibal, and Brad Simpson, Absolute Flash #2, and Summer of Superman Special #1, plus The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Georges Bess from Magnetic, The Shadow: Blood and Judgement and Howard Chaykin, Adventure Time #1 by Nick Winn and Derek Ballard from Oni Press, Wolverine #8/400 and Daniel Warren Johnson, X-Books roundup, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Spirit #1, plus a whole mess more!