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In this episode of Fortress of Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike delve into various topics surrounding the comic book industry, including unique comic covers, the latest Magic the Gathering set featuring Spider-Man, and the upcoming Marvel Zombies series. They also discuss the new Superman movie announced by James Gunn, the humor in Rick and Morty, and Marvel's recent collaborations, including a digital comic with Nord VPN. The conversation highlights the excitement and anticipation for upcoming comic releases and the evolving landscape of the comic universe. In this episode, Mike and Chris delve into the latest happenings in the comic book world, discussing Ryan North's creative journey, DC's return to Comic Con, and the launch of Summit Comics. They review recent comic book releases, including Batman's new direction and Superman's challenges in the multiverse. The conversation also touches on Marvel's new characters and storylines, culminating in a discussion about the Six Gun series, which blends Western and horror elements.Comics we discuss in this episode:Space Ghost #1Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2Absolute Batman #11Absolute Wonder Woman #11Absolute Superman #11New Gods #9JSA #11Imperial War: Black Panther #1Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk #1Doomed 2099 #1The New Avengers #3Superman Unlimited #4Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #2Batman #1(2025)Justice League Unlimited #10Geiger #17Superman #29Immortal Legend Batman #1Hyde Street #8Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #4Dino Knights #1 & 2The Sixth Gun Omnibus Vol. 1Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 15Kaiju No. 8 B Sides Vol. 2Get your Fortress Comics merchandise with the link belowhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/fortress-comicsFortressofComicNews.comhttps://chriscomicscorner.substack.com/YouTube.com/FortressComicsFind Chris: https://bio.site/chrisrundtMike twitter @fortressrickerMike's Comic Bone Graft: https://globalcomix.com/c/bentbox-shorts/chapters/en/4/1Patreon.com/FortressComicshttps://www.tiktok.com/@chriscomicscornerThanks for Listening!#marvel #marvelcomics #mcu #dccomics #comicbooks #comicnews #podcast #indiecomics #batman
Mike, Kait, and Zach sat down to discuss Fantastic Four 1 (2022) Vol. 1 by Ryan North, Iban Coello, Ivan Fiorelli, Jesus Aburtov and VC's Joe Caramagna!Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander Riggs Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop
October 2025 Solicitations Part II (Marvel, Dark Horse, Boom, IDW, more) Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Detective Comics 1100 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janin Mariko Tamaki, Amancay Nahuelpan, Arif Prianto Greg Rucka, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Giovanna Niro Dan Watters, Bill Sienkiewicz Justice League Red 1 by Saladin Ahmed, Clayton Henry, Arif Prianto Marvel All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Paolo Villanelli, Matt Milla Black Cat 1 by G. Willow Wilson, Gleb Melnikov, Brian Reber Marvel All-On-One 1 by Ryan North, Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, Marcio Menyz Venom: Black, White, and Blood 1 by David Michelinie, Jonas Scharf Ryan North, Creees Lee, Andres Mossa J.M. DeMatteis, Dave Wachter Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 14 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam Archie Archie Digest Halloween Special AWA Kill or Be Killed 1 by Peter Tieryas, Mike Choi Dark Horse Resident Alien: The Book of Changes 1 by Peter Hogan, Steve Parkhouse IDW Event Horizon: Dark Descent 1 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin TMNT Journeys 1 by Peter Laird, Jim Lawson Image Escape 1 by Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna Mad Cave Eat Your Young 1 by Brian Buccellato, Mattia Monaco Valiant Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman 1 by AJ Ampadu, Sergio Monjes OGN Countdown: Princess Guinevere and the Jewel Riders Vol 2: The Quest for Avalon by Jordie Bellaire, Koi Carreon True Colors: Growing up Weird in the ‘90s by Elise Gravel Diary of a Nature Nerd by Tiffany Everett Cat and Cat Adventures by Susie Yi Monkey King and the World of Myths Vol 2: The Battle of the Beasts by Maple Lam Ionheart by Lukas Kummer Drome by Jesse Lonergan Space Opera Xanadax by Tom Scioli Goat Magic by Katie Wheeler Ghost Circus by Adrienne Kress, Jade Zhang This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki, Nicole Goux Additional Reviews: Life of Chuck Weapons Alien Earth King of the Hill Star Wars Omnibus by Gillen and Pak News: Archie movie from Lord/Miller written by Tom King, Dafne Keen joins Percy Jackson, Fox Proof TV series, Nic Cage in talks for lead in True Detective s5, Doctor Who update, Star Wars Visions s3 release date, new Hulk book by Ryan North, Wonder Man comic coming in December, Florence Pugh to be in Brand New Day, James Gunn basically confirms that Xolo Mariduena is returning as Blue Beetle, Transformers: Worst Bot Ever getting vol 2, Cyclops ongoing Trailers: Fallout s2, Arco, Woman in Cabin 10 Comics Countdown (20 Aug 2025): Absolute Batman 11 by Scott Snyder, Clay Mann, Ivan Plascencia Absolute Flash 6 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Exquisite Corpses 4 by James Tynion IV, Che Grayson, Michael Walsh, Adam Gorham, Jordie Bellaire Department of Truth 33 by James Tynion IV, Letizia Cadonici, Jordie Bellaire Drawing Blood 8 by Kevin Eastman, David Avallone, Troy Little, Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado, Jason Moore Undiscovered Country 32 by Scott Snyder, Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Leonardo Marcello Grassi, Matt Wilson Event Horizon: Dark Descent 1 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin Hyde Street 8 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson Detective Comics 1100 Marvel All-On-One 1 by Ryan North, Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, Marcio Menyz
This week the guy's talk about the latest episode of Peacemaker. Then they talk about, Absolute Flash, Supergirl and Fantastic 4!THE LONGBOXJake - The LEGO Batman MovieTyler - Jaws COMICS Absolute Flash #6 by Jeff Lemire & Nick Robles Supergirl #4 by Sophie CampbellFantastic 4 #1-2 by Ryan North & Humberto Ramos
Comedian Myq Kaplan (@myqkaplan) returns to the show to talk to Andy, Jesse and Matt about growing out his eyebrows during the pandemic, babies distinguishing Ps from Bs, linguistics, sign language variations, standups aping Shane Gillis, the Mr. Beast voice, birds' preference for crapping in the air, strong link versus weak link problems, Ryan North, whether you should pay for bad art, what sequels always get wrong and Myq's great Substack.
This week Jake and Tyler talk about the Season 2 of Peacemaker and then they break down a bunch of Marvel VS books. Amazon SuedAbsolute Batman #11 by Scott Snyder & Clay MannGodzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe #1 by Gerry Duggan & Javier GarrónThe Thing vs. The Marvel Universe by Ryan North & Ed McGuinnessPredator Kills The Marvel Universe #1 by Benjamin Percy, Marcelo Ferreira, & Daniel Piccitto
Doctor Doom's reign over the Marvel Universe meets new threats and challenges as Dormammu attacks, Thor speaks his mind, Doom and Reed Richards debate, and a terrible secret is about to be revealed! The Speakers of Geek discuss One World Under Doom issues 4 thru 6 (and a bunch of tie-ins) by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, Travis Lanham and company. (53:23)
October 2025 Solicitations Part I (DC, Image, Others) Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum 1 by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Marvel Bring on the Bad Guys: Red Skull 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Tommaso Bianchi, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Predator Kills the Marvel Universe 1 by Benjamin Percy, Marcelo Ferreira, Daniel Picciotto, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata Uncle Scrooge: Earth's Mightiest Duck 1 by Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Ciro Cangialosi, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Daniele Orlandini, Arianna Consonni Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 13 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam Dark Horse Quick Stops Vol III 1 by Kevin Smith, John Sprengelmeyer Dynamite Powerpuff Girls Supervillain Summer Spectacular 1 by James III, Carlo Lauro, Giulia Lafranceschina Space Ghost Vol 2 1 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse IDW Monster High: Party Monster 1 by Heather Nuhfer, Kellee Riley Oni Cemetery Kids Run Rabid 1 by Zac Thompson, Daniel Irizarri, Brittany Peer Valiant Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot 1 by Mauro Mantella, Fernando Heinz Furukawa, Juan Pablo Massa, Brushu Studio, Rocio Zucchi, Ludwig Olimba OGN Countdown: Something Crawled Out by Son M, Cas Madcursed Peirano, Vittorio Astone Fairy Tale Fixers: Cinderella by Deborah Underwood, Jorge Lacera Pumpkin and Beetle: Two Vampire Cats by Jannie Ho Goobers by Cody Ziglar, Ryan Lee, Kurt Michael Russell, Vittorio Astone Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween by A.J. Locascio, Laurie Conley Yahgz Vol 3: The Mystic Orb by Art Baltazar Cryptid Kids Vol 2: Moby Duck by Sara Goetter, Natalie Riess Aquinnah by Matteo Casali, Rachele Aragno, Clarissa Saccani Tall Water by S.J. Sindu, Dion MBD Dracula's Brunch Club by Brian Gonsar, Keenan Gayyba Additional Reviews: Snoopy: A Summer Musical Digital Circus ep6 Alien: Earth ep 1 & 2 Black Mirror s7 News: new little guy from Kelly Thompson and GuriHiru, new Lego Disney Princess special coming 25 August, new Elseworld story with Batman/Static Shock, new Doctor Strange #1, Infernal Hulk, another Lego Star Wars series announced, Duffer Brothers leave Netflix, Beauty adaptation, new Valiant controversy, Marvel releasing items on Webtoon, Omninews Trailers: Lego Disney Princess, Lego Star Wars Comics Countdown (13 Aug 2025): Bug Wars 6 by Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum 1 by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Supergirl 4 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 3 by Tom Taylor, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez Action Comics 1089 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Fantastic Four 2 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba Space Ghost Vol 2 1 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse Ultimates 15 by Deniz Camp, Von Randal, Erick Arciniega Rogue Sun 29 by Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton, Abel, Bruno Frenda, Natalia Marques I Hate Fairyland 43 by Skottie Young, Derek Laufman, Jean-Francois Beaulieu
At Terrificon, I moderated an unforgettable panel with four generations of Fantastic Four voices — Humberto Ramos, Walter Simonson, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, and C.B. Cebulski.Humberto Ramos, now illustrating Marvel's current Fantastic Four with writer Ryan North, shared how he's balancing the Kirby legacy with his energetic, modern style. He spoke about designing new adventures while keeping the Richards family's emotional core intact.Walter Simonson reflected on his late '80s run, when he boldly reshaped Reed Richards, experimented with the lineup, and injected the series with the same cosmic energy that defined his acclaimed Thor.Steve Englehart recalled his 1980s stories full of Skrull intrigue, soap-opera tension, and attempts to modernize the FF amid Marvel's editorial shifts.Chris Claremont, best known for X-Men, discussed his early 2000s tenure exploring Sue Richards' evolution as leader and giving fresh dimension to Ben Grimm's humanity.C.B. Cebulski, Marvel's Editor-in-Chief, rounded out the conversation by talking about the FF's place in Marvel's publishing future and the responsibility of shepherding “The World's Greatest Comic Magazine” in today's marketplace.Together, the panel offered candid stories, behind-the-scenes context, and a sweeping look at how the Fantastic Four has endured — and evolved — across decades of creators.
Alors que la période des congés s'achève pour beaucoup de monde, c'est aussi la fin de votre saga estivale HOUSE OF ÉMILE / POWERS OF AURÉLIEN. Double dose de coups de cœur estivaux pour terminer cette programmation hebdomadaire avec du Morrison, des FF, du Namor et du roman graphique americano-japonais !Coups de cœur d'août :Marvel Boy (Marvel Must-have) de Grant Morrison & J.G. JonesNamor : Le dernier roi d'Atlantis (100% Marvel) de Jason Aaron, Paul Davidson & Alex LinsLes découvertes de l'été - Cruel édition :Elektra & Wolverine : Le rédempteur (Marvel Manga) de Greg Rucka & Yoshitaka AmanoFantastic Four T02 : L'impossible est probable (Marvel Deluxe) de Ryan North, Iban Coello, Ivan Fiorelli & Carlos Gomez
Real Life Devon has been knee-deep in yard work, prepping and installing artificial grass and fixing up fences. But the real highlight was his trip to Milwaukee for some baseball—and of course, some Alice Cooper trivia because apparently Milwaukee and Alice Cooper are forever linked thanks to Wayne's World. Ben gave us an update on Orion. He's starting to lose his appetite, which is always tough. What do you do when your dog doesn't want to eat? It's something a lot of pet owners face, and Ben's in the thick of it. On a lighter note, he's been living in a world of Clue. Playing the board game, rewatching Clue: The Movie, and even checking out Cal Poly's recent stage production where the ending changes each night depending on which solution the cast performs. (Yes, that's as fun as it sounds)—here's a behind-the-scenes look Steven has been getting some gaming in. He had a Shatterpoint rematch with Christina's husband—this time Steven lost, but it was extremely close. He also got to dive into This Is Not A Test, a post-apocalyptic skirmish game from Worlds End Publishing. Future or Now Devon started watching Dark on Netflix. It's a time travel show, and while the subtitles/dubs can get a little weird, the slow-burn mystery is “pretty good.” Each character has a younger/older actor because of the show's 33-year cycle, and by Season 3 it's seriously complex. But the real question: is it a slow burn, or is it just a slog? Devon says it's not hard to follow, but your memory has to do some heavy lifting. Devon and Steven circled back to Alien Earth. Their verdict: just alright. Some weird editing choices, decent acting, solid effects. The first episode had promise, but the second one dragged. Jury's still out. Ben came in with a much happier update: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back with “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” Yes, Spock had a Sehlat—a giant bear-cat pet—and the episode absolutely nailed it. Even better, Star Trek finally won another Hugo Award for the first time since The Next Generation's finale. (Lower Decks took home two Hugos!) Here's the news And because Ben can't help himself, he also reminded us that Ryan North (yes, Dinosaur Comics Ryan North) had a hand in B to the F. Book Club This week we read “2 B R 0 2 B” by Kurt Vonnegut. It's a short satirical story set in a future where humanity has solved aging and disease—but keeps population at a strict 40 million. The catch? For every new baby, someone has to voluntarily die. Vonnegut being Vonnegut, it's absurd, bleak, and a little too close to home. You can read it free on Project Gutenberg or even watch a short film adaptation Next week we'll be reading “When It Changed” by Joanna Russ. It's the Nebula Award-winning 1972 short story about a colony called Whileaway where all the men died off 30 generations ago. When a ship of men finally arrives, they announce their intentions to “restore balance”—but the women of Whileaway have no interest in being “fixed.” It's sharp, powerful, and still incredibly relevant. You can read it here or check out this reading on YouTube.
Join Julian, Girafe, and Emcee for this bonus episode diving into Star Trek: Lower Decks - Warp Your Own Way, the franchise's first interactive graphic novel. Penned by Ryan North and illustrated by Chris Fenoglio, this groundbreaking adventure lets readers navigate Lieutenant Mariner through a series of choices, each leading to unique outcomes.We'll explore the novel's innovative "choose your own adventure" format, its impact on the Lower Decks universe, and share our favorite paths and surprises. Available for the first time to our entire collective of listeners in honor of Lower Decks' two Hugo Award wins!Send us a textSupport the show
Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC's Kal-El-Fornia Love by Bryan Q. Miller, Gerardo Sandoval, Jao Canola Christof Bogacs, Jacoby Salcedo, Francesco Segala Joshua Hale Fialkov, Bruno Abdias, Eren Angiolini James Reid, Jon Mikel, Ian Herring Meghan Fitzmartin, Marcial Toledano Vargas Brandon Thomas, Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran Dave Wielgosz, Joey Vasquez, Luis Guerrero George Mann, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special by Marc Guggenheim, Mark Waid, Ciam Tormey, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Nightwing Annual 2025 by Dan Watters, Francesco Francavilla Titans Annual 2025 by Phil Jimenez, Arif Prianto Marvel Bring on the Bad Guys: Loki 1 by Anthony Oliveira, Jethro Morales, Yen Nitro G.O.D.S.: One World Under Doom 1 by Ryan North, Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo Savage Wolverine 1 by Tom Parkinson-Morgan, Guillermo Sanna, Javier Tartaglia Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Phil Noto, Star Wars: The High Republic: The Finale 1 by Cavan Scott, Marika Cresta, Jim Campbell Werewolf by Night: Blood Moon Rise 1 by Michael Giacchino, David Messina, Mattia Iacono; Jason Loo What If… Goofy Became Spider-Man? 1 by Steve Behling, Riccardo Secchi, Francesco D'Ippolito, Lucio Ruvidotti Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 9 by Nathan Stockman Dark Horse Star Wars Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror 1 by George Mann, Luis Morocho, Lebeau Underwood, Michael Atiyeh IDW Godzilla vs. America: Boston 1 by Steve Orlando, Matt Emmons Jesse Lonergan Hanna Cha Hayden Sherman, Patricio Delpeche Monster High: World's Scare 1 by Jacque Aye, Caroline Shuda, Katherine Shuda Image I, Tyrant 1 by E.E. Zann, Godfarr Mad Cave Speed Racer 1 by David Pepose, Davide Tinto, Rex Lokus OGN Countdown: Witcher: Question of Price by Andrzej Sakowski, Marta Krajewska,Stefan Kielbasiewicz, Matteo Bellisario, Igor Monti, Sabrina Del Grosso All Are Welcome: A Cat's Café Collection by Gwen Tarpley Simplicity by Mattiw Lubchansky Raven Boys Vol 1 by Maggie Stiefvater, Stephanie Williams, Sas Milledge Renegade Royale by Ben Kahn, Rachel Silverstein, Sam Beck Masks by Margaret Rae, Brian Nathanson, Beck Kubrick, Thomas Philipson Additional Reviews: K-Pop Demon Hunters Bad Guys 2 Eyes of Wakanda News: Omninews, Darkwing Duck/Gargoyles crossover, Captain Underpants manga, Tom Walz new series TMNT: Battle Nexus, K-Pop Demon Hunters sequels in development, Gabe Hardman Black Label series for Batman/Green Arrow/Question, Quiet Place III release date, Boom update, something ominous returning from Image Trailers: Zootopia 2, GOAT, Snoopy Presents A Summer Musical, Long Story Short, Wayward, Spidey 4, Elly McCay, Shelby Oaks Comics Countdown (30 Jul 2025): Titans Annual 2025 by Phil Jimenez, Arif Prianto Assorted Crisis Events 5 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki, Jordie Bellaire Nightwing Annual 2025 by Dan Watters, Francesco Francavilla Incredible Hulk 27 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Kev Walker, Cam Smith, Matt Wilson Ultimate Spider-Man 19 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matt Wilson Flash Gordon Quarterly 4 by David Hazan, Manuel Garcia, Ceci de la Cruz; Sarah Cooke, Leo Chiola, Maksim Strelkovj; Marc Andreyko, Igor Lima Ultimates 14 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Out of Alcatraz #5 by Christopher Cantwell, Tyler Crook Speed Racer 1 by David Pepose, Davide Tinto, Rex Lokus News From the Fallout 2 by Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love
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 Knights returns with Jimmy Palmiotti headlining new 'Daredevil/Punisher' seriesMarvel reveals epic Inhyuk Lee “Street-Verse Variant Covers”Marvel sheds new light on '1776' #1 celebrating AmericaMarvel Unveils Toy Story Homage Covers to Celebrate 30 Years of Pixar's Iconic FilmMarvel could have Gwenpool erase one of Spider-ManDC Black Label launches ‘Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia' for November 2025Hayden Sherman talks ‘Absolute Wonder Woman', Batman, and DC's Absolute Universe at FAN EXPO Boston 2025Skybound and Act 4 launch Kickstarter for J. Scott Campbell's 'Danger Girl Artist's Edition'Die is coming back, with new series Die: Loaded from ImageMaleficent returns in a dark new comic series from Dynamite for October 2025Top Comics July 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Cruel Universe 2 #1 (Various)Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch #5 (Juni Ba)Alex:Poison Ivy #35 (G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara)One World Under Doom #6 (Ryan North, R. B. Silva)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Uncanny X-Men #19 (Simone, Marquez)Dave: Ultimate Wolverine #8 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The UnChosen #2 (David Marquez)Dave: Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Eddie Brock: Carnage #7 (Ivan Shavrin Variant Cover)Alex: Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 (Alex Eckman-Lawn & Juan Ferreyra)Interview: Ben Percy - Talking Predator, Punisher, and more!1. In Predator Kills the Marvel Universe, you've teased a meditative tone as much as a brutal one. Can you talk about how you approached giving emotional weight to what could easily be a pure spectacle series?2. We know Frank Castle is at a low point in Punisher: Red Band, but you've also said it's a story about who Frank becomes when he has nothing left. What's the most surprising aspect of Frank you think readers will discover in this series?3. We here at AIPT have covered the use of the Punisher symbol via 3rd party swag outside of Disney, we even saw its use in the recent Daredevil show, what's your take on the Punisher logo and its use?4. With both Red Band and Predator Kills launching this year, you're leaning into stories with serious ultraviolence. As a writer, how do you decide when violence is meaningful versus when it's gratuitous?5. You mentioned in the Predator Kills the Marvel Universe press release that some heroes are more “killable” than others. Without giving anything away, was there a particular Marvel character that was the hardest to write a death for—either logistically or emotionally?6. You've done a lot of work balancing character legacy with reinvention—especially with Hellverine and now Red Hulk. How do you decide what to preserve and what to explode when you're writing these kinds of legacy figures?7. Spider-Man and Predator is a wild matchup. Can you tease what their conflict reveals about Peter Parker that we haven't seen before?8. Both Red Hulk and Hellverine feel like "dark mirror" characters—but wildly different in tone and execution. Do you see thematic overlap between them? How do you avoid them becoming just monstrous versions of other heroes?9. You're clearly building (or helping shape) a kind of hyper-violent sublabel within Marvel between Red Band, Predator crossovers, and these monstrous anti-heroes. Would you want to keep expanding this “Percy-verse”? And if so, who would you tap next?10. (Fun one): If Predator could take on one Marvel team in a cooking competition, who would it be—and what's Predator's signature dish?Short novel as a newspaper - subscribe - start November - post-apocalyptic “The End Times” Station 11 meets our townbadhandbooks.com
This week on The Marvelists,hosts Peter and Eddie are excited to share a special episode in celebration of the Fantastic Four movie hitting theaters this weekend! We're releasing an exclusive interview from March 2025 with acclaimed comic writer Ryan North. Join us as we dive into Ryan's remarkable career, with a heavy emphasis on his transformative work on Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four. From his unique storytelling approach to redefining the team's dynamic, Ryan shares behind-the-scenes insights and explores what makes the Fantastic Four timeless. A must-listen for Marvel fans and comic enthusiasts alike!
Episodio un poco extraño de nuestro serial dedicado a los Cuatro Fantásticos, pero es lo que nos pedía el cuerpo antes de afrontar la recta final de la etapa de Jack Kirby y Stan Lee. Empezamos con una distendida charla sobre etapas recientes de la colección, desde la de Matt Fraction a la actual de Ryan North, dando unos giros en ciertos momentos para irnos por los cerros de Úbeda porque sino no seríamos nosotros mismos. Luego, clásico "on the road" para ver la primera película de los 4F que hace honor a los cómics.
The Fantastic Four are finally back on the big screen, with Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps now out in theaters! It has been a nightmare watching some of my favorite characters in all of comics continuously get butchered in big screen adaptations, and Kevin Feige & Marvel Studios have been promising that they're finally gonna deliver a faithful adaptation of the Fantastic Four. The Fantastic Four have, truly, always been some of my favorite characters in Marvel Comics. From the Byrne run of the '80s to the Jonathan Hickman run, they've also had some of my favorite long runs in all of Marvel. Even the current Ryan North run is fantastic. But for so long, film adaptations have never really understood what made the team awesome. The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been, without question, my most anticipated MCU movie of this era because all the trailers have really teased that this film will finally deliver on the intimate family dynamics, old-school optimism and whacky sci-fi of the stories I grew up loving. And the fact that this felt like the most unique movie in the entire MCU, because of it's setting and decor, was just a bonus. So, does The Fantastic Four: First Steps mark the triumphant arrival of some of the MCU's most captivating new characters, or is it another Multiverse Saga dud? Find out in this NON-SPOILER review!The Fantastic Four: First Steps:Directed by: Matt ShakmanScreenplay by: Josh Friedman and Eric Pearson and Jeff Kaplan & Ian SpringerStory by: Eric Pearson and Jeff Kaplan & Ian Springer and Kat WoodBased on the Marvel comics by: Stan Lee and Jack KirbyProduced by: Kevin FeigeCo-Producer: Mitch BellExecutive Producers: Louis D'Esposito, Grant Curtis, Tim LewisMusic by: Michael GiacchinoDirector of Photography: Jess HallEdited by: Nona Khodai, Tim RocheCasting by: Sarah FinnProduction Design by: Kasra FarahaniCostume Design by: Alexandra ByrneCast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, Sarah NilesSynopsis: Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Let's keep the stories short and sweet by taking a look at Fantastic Four #23 and #24 from Marvel Comics! We discuss the new Ice Cream Man project and review Ice Cream Man #44 from Image Comics. And Oni Press has released a new Sixth Gun mini-series - The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1. 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 THE SIXTH GUN: BATTLE FOR THE SIX #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Brian Hurtt Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 23, 2025 In 1866, out of the ruins of the failed Confederate uprising, a race to claim six objects of unfathomable occult power began, thrusting the fate of humanity into the hands of an ordinary young woman and a hard-nosed gunslinger who, together, were our last, best hope to forestall Armageddon. They prevailed, but at a terrible price. But that was then. This is now. Three decades later, as the gears of a new millennium begin to grind on the cusp of the 20th century, THE SIXTH GUN is about to be REBORN once more—as it has been countless times across the eons. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters lies in wait to meet THE SIXTH GUN's nigh-limitless power head on . . . alongside a secret cabal that wish to harness its unspeakable power to incept a new century of war, genocide, and suffering. Only one can survive to claim victory. THE BATTLE FOR THE SIX starts now! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44Y0KMy MATTHEW ICE CREAM MAN #44 Writer: W. Maxwell Prince Artist: Martin Morazzo Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 23, 2025 DESCRIPTION: "Performance Review." It's Craig's end-of-year review with his senior manager. Let's cross our fingers for a promotion of some sort. [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44K9jvJ DISCUSSION FANTASTIC FOUR: Aliens, Ghosts, and Alternate Earths Writer: Ryan North Artist: Carlos Gomez Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $19.99 Collects Fantastic Four (2022) #23-28. Ryan North puts character first in his refreshing take on Marvel's First Family! When a cosmic incident from outer space threatens forty percent of the planet, the Fantastic Four will need teamwork, cleverness and an old vehicle dug out of storage to save the world - plus some super-science! Then, Earth is invaded by subatomic particles from the other side of the universe - and when Mister Fantastic discovers the horrifying truth, he finds out there are some things in the universe even he and his family's powers can't stop! And when an excursion to Latveria magically sends the FF to an alien world, survival will be difficult on a planet so unlike our own, with a civilization hundreds of years behind ours - and it doesn't get any easier when Johnny Storm hooks up with one of its residents! But what is this world's terrible secret? Plus: Ghosts, demons and the Black Knight! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/45bXFd3 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!
Let's keep the stories short and sweet by taking a look at Fantastic Four #23 and #24 from Marvel Comics! We discuss the new Ice Cream Man project and review Ice Cream Man #44 from Image Comics. And Oni Press has released a new Sixth Gun mini-series - The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1. 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 THE SIXTH GUN: BATTLE FOR THE SIX #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Brian Hurtt Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $5.99 Release Date: July 23, 2025 In 1866, out of the ruins of the failed Confederate uprising, a race to claim six objects of unfathomable occult power began, thrusting the fate of humanity into the hands of an ordinary young woman and a hard-nosed gunslinger who, together, were our last, best hope to forestall Armageddon. They prevailed, but at a terrible price. But that was then. This is now. Three decades later, as the gears of a new millennium begin to grind on the cusp of the 20th century, THE SIXTH GUN is about to be REBORN once more—as it has been countless times across the eons. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters lies in wait to meet THE SIXTH GUN's nigh-limitless power head on . . . alongside a secret cabal that wish to harness its unspeakable power to incept a new century of war, genocide, and suffering. Only one can survive to claim victory. THE BATTLE FOR THE SIX starts now! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44Y0KMy MATTHEW ICE CREAM MAN #44 Writer: W. Maxwell Prince Artist: Martin Morazzo Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 23, 2025 DESCRIPTION: "Performance Review." It's Craig's end-of-year review with his senior manager. Let's cross our fingers for a promotion of some sort. [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44K9jvJ DISCUSSION FANTASTIC FOUR: Aliens, Ghosts, and Alternate Earths Writer: Ryan North Artist: Carlos Gomez Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $19.99 Collects Fantastic Four (2022) #23-28. Ryan North puts character first in his refreshing take on Marvel's First Family! When a cosmic incident from outer space threatens forty percent of the planet, the Fantastic Four will need teamwork, cleverness and an old vehicle dug out of storage to save the world - plus some super-science! Then, Earth is invaded by subatomic particles from the other side of the universe - and when Mister Fantastic discovers the horrifying truth, he finds out there are some things in the universe even he and his family's powers can't stop! And when an excursion to Latveria magically sends the FF to an alien world, survival will be difficult on a planet so unlike our own, with a civilization hundreds of years behind ours - and it doesn't get any easier when Johnny Storm hooks up with one of its residents! But what is this world's terrible secret? Plus: Ghosts, demons and the Black Knight! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/45bXFd3 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!
Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice 1 by Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernandez, Matt Hollingsworth Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All 1 by Dan Jurgens, Bruno Redondo, Caio Filipe, Adriano Lucas, Brett Breeding Marvel Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Fantastic Four: First Steps 1 by Matt Fraction, Mark Buckingham, Alex Sinclair It's Jeff: Infinity Paws 1 by Jason Loo, Nao Fuji Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends and Foes and Rivals 1 by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Nick Bradshaw, Rachelle Rosenberg Predator: Black, White, and Blood 1 by Joe Kelly, Alvaro Lopez; Eliot Rahal, Brian Level, Lee Loughridge Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 6 by Nathan Stockman Ahoy Toxic Avenger Comics 1 by Matt Bors, Fred Harper, Lee Loughridge Archie Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob 1 by Kevin Smith, Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Matt Herms ComiXology 20XX: Transport by Jonathan Luna IDW Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring 1 by Patrick Horvath Image Unchosen 1 by David Marquez, Marissa Louise Mad Cave Wild Animals 1 by Ed Brisson, Andy Kuhn, Dee Cunniffe Titan Return to Skull Island 1 by Simon Furman, Chris Jones, Charlie Kirchoff OGN Countdown: Spider-Man: Kizuna Vol 1 by Setta Kobayashi, Hachi Mizuno Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man by Shigenobu Matsumoto, Tomo Hirokawa Transformers: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint! by Brian “Smitty” Smith, Marz Jr. Bizarre Bazaar Vol 1: Mirror Town by Daniel Nayeri, Liz Enright Flight Vol 1 and 2 I Am Not Okay by David DeGrand Into the Bewilderness by Gus Gordon Madi: Once Upon a Time in the Future by Alex de Campi, Duncan Jones, Various Muted Vol 1 by Miranda Mundt Meat Eaters by Meredith McClaren Additional Reviews: Superman Squid Games s3 Fishflies News: Garfield 2 confirmed, new X-Men event (Age of Revolution), Planet Hulk 20th Anniversary one-shot, Tim Seeley GI Joe spin-off, Scrubs returning, Omninews, Spurrier to end Flash run with #25 Trailers: Wonder Man, Long Story Short, Wednesday s2, Red Sonja, King of the Hill, Odyssey Comics Countdown (09 Jul 2025): Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring 1 by Patrick Horvath Absolute Superman 9 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Fico Ossio, Ulises Arreola Supergirl 3 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain Radiant Black 35 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Marcelo Costa, Rod Fernandes Action 1088 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 2 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Superman Treasury 2025 by Dan Jurgens, Bruno Redondo, Caio Filipe, Adriano Lucas, Brett Breeding I Hate Fairyland 42 by Skottie Young, Derek Laufman, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Uncanny X-Men 17 by Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg
Poo-tee-weet! In the year 2031, Renren Galeno feels herself slipping back in time to that one cool evening when she introduced Yan and Nat to the graphic novel adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five," by Ryan North and Albert Monteys. Things go exactly how they always do. Yan considers buying a chicken. Nat sings the Pipeline Song in a funny voice. This episode airs. You listen to it on the train home. You have your dinner. Then one cool evening, you pick up a pencil and start to draw. --- The conversation with Renren continues in the Comic Sans Aftershow, our Patreon-exclusive podcast where Yan and Nat chat in depth with guests on their work and creative practice. Become a Friend of Comic Sans today! 00:00 - Welcome to the show, Renren! 06:43 - Rant-ren Galeno: Adapt the Things You Cannot Change 12:58 - Yan Recaps the Beginning of Slaughterhouse-Five 13:59 - Discussion 49:55 - Yan's Final Questions In this episode, Yan and Nat read Ryan North and Albert Monteys' graphic novel adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's novel, Slaughterhouse-Five. Transcript and bibliography coming soon. --- Renren Galeno is a visual artist from Davao City, Philippines. Her debut graphic novel, Sa Wala, won the Philippine National Book Award for Comics in English, and has been translated into multiple languages. She also illustrated the 2024 Pulitzer-nominated Searching for Maura for the Washington Post. Buy Sa Wala in the United States, Philippines, or Germany. Read Renren's short comics for free on komiks.space. Follow her on Instagram and Bluesky. If you enjoyed the show, you can support us on Patreon, leave us a review, or follow us @comicsanspod on Instagram, Bluesky, and Tiktok. Comic Sans is an Andas Productions podcast hosted by Myle Yan Tay and Nathaniel Mah, produced by Scott Lee Chua and Roshan Singh Sambhi. Edited by Maddy Searle (audio) and Kit Ling Leong (video). Transcribed by Aira Co. Cover art and motion graphics animation by Knikni Studio (Maryana Rudakova). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The brilliant Eisner winning writer RYAN NORTH is not only writing Shawn's favorite comic run of the past few years, FANTASTIC FOUR, he's also writing the new limited series KRYPTO: THE LAST DOG OF KRYPTON. In this episode, he and Shawn celebrate Superman, Krypto the Super Dog, Fantastic Four, Kurt Vonnegut, Star Trek, computer science, and so much more. Is there anything they DON'T discuss? You'll have to tune in to find out!
This week we're talking 2 Fantastic Firsties! Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North is the star of the week, with its new jumping on point to the classic series (It had 20 variants!), and to follow it up, we'll talk about last weeks Fantastic Four: First Steps by Matt Fraction, which gives MCU fans a taste of whats to come. In the indies, you'll hear our takes on Beneath the Trees Vol 2, Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob, Planet Death, The Unchosen, and Wild Animals! What a week for first issues! Hope you saved your pennies and used them wisely at your local comic shop this week.
Weekly Comic Reviews: DC New History of the DC Universe 1 by Mark Waid, Todd Nauck, Jerry Ordway, Matt Herms, John Kalisz Marvel Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, C.F. Villa, Rafael Loureiro, Edgar Delgado; Jeph Loeb, Simone Di Meo X-Men: From the Ashes: Demons and Death 1 by Alex Paknadel, Phillip Sevy, Arthus Hesli Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 4 by Nathan Stockman Boom VR Troopers 1 by Mairghread Scott, Sebastian Piriz, JP Jordan Dark Horse From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome To Twilight 4 by Gerry Duggan, Mark Torres, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins II 1 by Derek Fridolfs, Sunando C, Dan Jackson Tramps of the Apocalypse 1 by Alice Darrow, Hugo Blanc Image Bloodletter 1 by Tim Seeley, Joseph Illidge, Christian Rosado, DC Alonso Lazarus: Fallen 1 by Greg Rucka, Michael Lark, Santiago Arcas News From the Fallout 1 by Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love Mad Cave Don't Forget Your Briefcase 1 by Eliot Rahal, Phillip Sevy, Nia Sahadewa Oni Biker Mice From Mars 1 by Melissa Flores, Daniel Gete, Alessandro Santoro OGN Countdown: Jackson's Wilder Adventures Vol 2 by Sarah Davidson Wildcats by Crystal Velasquez, Eva Cabrera Sarah and Darah by David Pinckney, Pia Prado Arcana: The Lost Heirs by Sam Prentice-Jones Three Thieves Vol 2: The Sign of the Black Rock Superman: The World by Dan Jurgens, Lee Weeks, John Kalisz; Jorge Jimenez, Alejandro Sanchez; Marco Nucci, Fabio Celoni; Stevan Subic; Ejob Gaius, E.N. Ejob; Rana Daggubati, Sid Kotian; Mauro Mantella, German Novile, Agustin Alessio; Ethem Onur Bilgic; Sylvain Runberg, Marcial Toledano Vargas, Jose Manuel Robledo; Jefferson Costa; Bartosz Sztybor, Marek Oleksicki; Bernardo Fernandez; Flix; Stepan Kopriva, Michael Suchanek; Satoshi Miyagawa, Kai Kitago Clementine Vol 3 by Tillie Walden Additional Reviews: 28 Trilogy Justice League Dark omnibus Shrinking s1 Ironheart premiere F1 Am it Glenn Jim Shooter News: Titan and Fantagraphics and Diamond, Ratatouille 2 in development, Denis Villeneuve directing Bond, Kirkman and Mora taking over Transformers, Stand remake, Legend of Korra coming to Webtoons, Tom King Batman special w/ Steve McNiven, Stitch variants, Omniupdate, Omninews, behind-the-scenes Elio controversy Trailers: Project Hail Mary, Running Man, Cat in the Hat, Eyes of Wakanda teaser Comics Countdown (25 Jun 2025): Assorted Crisis Events 4 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Wonder Woman 9 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Martian Manhunter 4 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Ultimate Spider-Man 18 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Erick Arciniega Hyde Street 7 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson Department of Truth 31 by James Tynion IV, Letizia Cadonici, Jordie Bellaire Superman 27 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez Fantastic Four 33 by Ryan North, Cory Smith, Wayne Faucher, Jesus Aburtov Universal Monsters: The Mummy 4 by Faith Erin Hicks, Lee Loughridge Seasons 5 by Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta, Mat Lopes
While Dave was at Alaska Comics Camp, he had the opportunity to talk with Ryan North Gillian Goerz!Ryan North is the creator and author of Dinosaur Comics, and has written for the comic series of Adventure Time and Marvel Comics' The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Fantastic Four. His works have won multiple Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards and made New York Times Bestseller lists.Gillian Goerz (pronounced like “Jillian Gertz”) works in illustration, graphic recording, cartooning, writing and brush lettering. Her middle grade graphic novel Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer spent 7 weeks on the Canadian Best Seller list, received stars from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and was warmly reviewed by the New York Times Review of Books. Her follow-up book Shirley & Jamila's Big Fall (Dial, 2021) won the Doug Wright Award for excellence in children's comics. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
September 2025 Solicits Comic Reviews DC Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton 1 by Ryan North, Mike Norton, Ian Herring Marvel Bring 7On the Bad Guys: Doom 1 by Marc Guggenheim, Stefano Raffaele, Neeraj Menon Emma Frost: 7The White Queen 1 by Amy Chu, Andrea Di Vito, Antonio Fabela Fantastic Four Fanfare 2 by Jonathan Hickman, Dustin Weaver, Marcio Menyz; Andrew McIntosh, John Tyler Christopher; Mark Buckingham, Dave Stewart Godzilla vs. Avengers 1 by David F. Walker, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story, Frank D'Armata Jeff the Landshark 1 by Kelly Thompson, Tokitokoro, Jim Campbell Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent 1 by Cherish Chen, Gabriel Guzman, Mike Atiyeh Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 3 by Nathan Stockman AWA They Choose Violence 1 by Sheldon Allen, Mauricio Campetella, Daniele Caramanico Boom Last Witch: Blood and Betrayal 1 by Conor McCreery, V.V. Glass, Natalia Nesterenko Dark Horse Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos: Children of the Night 1 by Tate Brombal, Isaac Goodhart, Miquel Muerto, James Tynion IV; (Monsters in Love) Bradley Clayton Dynamite Red Sonja Noir 1 by David Avallone, Edu Menna IDW Monster High Locketness Monster 1 by Heather Nuhfer, Kellee Riley Star Trek Omega 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Marcus To, Oleg Chudakov, Erik Tamayo, Travis Mercer, Davide Tinto, Liana Kangas, Mike Feehan, Rachael Stott, Angel Hernandez, Megan Levens, Ramon Rosanas, Tess Fowler, Joe Eisma, Marissa Louise, Lee Loughridge+ Mad Cave BytchCraft 1 by Aaron Reese, Lema Carril, Bex Glendining Oni Benjamin 1 by Ben H. Winters, Leomacs, Luca Bertele OGN Countdown Ill Vacation by Steve Thompson, Gonzalo Ruggieri Aphmau: Searching for Home by Aphmau, Michela Cacciatore King Arthur and the Knights of Justice Vol 2: Morgana's Revenge by Joe Corallo, Mandy Chan, Linden Cahill Brawlhalla Tales: Nix by R.J. Jost, Matt Woomer, Roshan Kurichiyanil, Lucas Gattoni Iron Man: Something Strange! by Dean Hale, Douglas Holgate League of Littles by Casey Lyall, Sara Faber God Tier Vol 1 by Mario B. Long, Kuroi, Pablo Rey, Yufo Lost Sunday by Ileana Surducan Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain by Juan Zambrano Avatar: the Last Airbender - Lost Adventures/Team Avatar Tales by Gene Luen Yang, Faith Erin Hicks, Gurihiru, Sara Goetter Kill Them All by Kyle Starks The Nightmare Before Christmas: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Liz Marsham, Alessio Petillo, Canales Additional Reviews: Cape: The Fallen Elio K-Pop Demon Hunters The Jackknife Digital Circus ep5 News: Clayface cast, Palmiotti Blue Falcon series for Dynamite, new digital comics platform, Jurassic World Chaos Theory renewed, Thunderbolts movie director is favorite to direct new X-Men movie, Punisher in Spider-Man 4, Ultimate titles end-point? Comics Countdown (18 Jun 2025): Exquisite Corpses 2 by James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Flash 4 by Jeff Lemire, A.L. Kaplan, Chris Sotomayor Wonder Woman 22 by Tom King, Caitlin Yarsky, Alex Guimaraes Superman Unlimited 2 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Bug Wars 5 by Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson Ultimates 13 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Vanishing Point 2 by Mark Russell, Ryan Alexander-Tanner, Sidney Davidson Phantom Road 13 by Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, Jordie Bellaire Jeff the Land Shark 1 by Kelly Thompson, Tokitokoro, Jim Campbell Batman/Superman: World's Finest 40 by Mark Waid, Adrian Gutierrez, Matt Herms
- Emma Frost: The White Queen #1 - Amy Chu, Andrea Di Vito- Aliens vs. Avengers #4 - Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribić- The Amazing Spider-Man #6 - Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr.- Epitaphs from the Abyss #12 - Michael Conrad, Alison Sampson- Los Monstruos #2 - James Robinson, Jesús Merino- Superman Unlimited #2 - Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque - Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 - Ryan North, Mike Norton
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)
Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:07:52 - ComiXology Top 10 0:10:33 - September Solicits 0:38:38 - Detective Comics #1098 (Tom Taylor and Lee Garbett) 0:49:47 - Superman Unlimited #2 (Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque) 1:07:24 - Wonder Woman #22 (LGY #822) (Tom King and Caitlin Yarsky) 1:18:09 - Nightwing #127 (LGY #314) (Dan Watters and Dexter Soy) 1:32:57 - Absolute Flash #4 (Jeff Lemire and AL Kaplan) 1:44:49 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #40 (Mark Waid and Adrián Gutiérrez) 1:53:10 - Batman and Robin Year One #8 (Mark Waid and Chris Samnee) 2:08:21 - The New Gods #7 (Ram V and Evan Cagle, Travis Moore) 2:22:34 - Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 (Ryan North and Mike Norton) 2:29:35 - PATREON: Batman and the Outsiders #25 2:43:27 - 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
This week Vargas is a solo act! He's pulled some treasures out of the collection and telling their tales. Mostly how he got them signed. He also read some first issues! Bytchcraft by Aaron Reese, Lema Carril, Bex Glendining, and Morgan Martinez out on Mad Cave, and Krypto: Last Dog of Krypton from DC by Ryan North, Mike Norton, and Ian Herring. Lots of content for a single host!
The Guys are back – it's Wednesday, and that means new books, news, and more! Nico & TK kick things off by taking a look at Marvel digital comics mainstay Jeff The Land Shark and his first print-first title! Then, flip the script and hop over to DC to take a look at a summer's-film-tie-in, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypto. This Summer of Superman title sees Ryan North take things back to Krypton. It's Jeff The Land Shark 1 (Marvel), Krypto The Super Dog 1 (DC), & more on an all new X Is For Show! X IS FOR SHOW is a talk show for your favorite media, the same way THE OFFICE was a documentary about a paper company. Every week, THE ACTION PACK gathers to discuss a wide range of entertainment media and news, from film & TV to comics to gaming, music, and beyond. Led by NICO (@NicoAction) and TK (@TKAccidental) with producer KEVO (@KevoReally), as well as a variety of friends and special guests, these LIVE discussions are not to be missed - so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun!
In this season opener we sit down with Ryan North.Documentarian and Songwriter from Auburn, CA.We chat about his songwriting style and about his documentary o the Auburn Area in this episode.He also sings his song Gloria at the end.Don't miss it!
Comic Reviews DC Mr. Terrific: Year One 1 by Al Letson, Valentine De Landro, Marissa Louise, Edwin Galmon Marvel Giant-Size X-Men 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Adam Kubert, Laura Martin; Al Ewing, Sara Pichelli, Federico Blee Marvel and Disney What If… Donald Duck Became Iron Man? by Steve Behling, Luca Barbieri, Donald Soffritti, Lucio Ruvidotti Venom: Original Sin 1 by Steve Orlando, Scott Koblish, Matt Horak, Yen Nitro Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow 29 by Nao Fuji Fantastic Four: Into the Depths by Mat Groom, Julian Shaw, Israel Silva IDW Monster High Pride 2025 by Jacque Aye, Siobhan Keenan, Bex Glendining Star Trek: Lore's War – Shax's Worst Day 1 by Ryan North, Derek Charm Image Dark Honor 1 by Ethan Sacks, K.S. Bruce, Brian DeCubellis, Fico Ossio Mommy Blog 1 by Marguerite Bennett, Eleonara Carlini Mad Cave Pale Knight 1 by Peter Milligan, Val Rodrigues, Cris Peter Oni Goddamn Tragedy 1 by Chris Condon, Shawn Kuruneru OGN Countdown Miraculous Chibi Vol 2: Curiosity Kicked the Cat and Other Tales by Josh Trujillo, Carrie Harris, Ryan Jampole, Lex Hobson Sidetrack by Sophie Adriansen, Arnaud Nebbache Yucatan 1512 by Alex Vede Fisherman and the Salamander: The Curse of the Fish King by Geoffroy Monde Nina Peanut and the Mystery of the Ghost Shoe by Sarah Bowie The Harrowing Game by Antoine Revoy Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology by Angela Hsieh Family Force V Vol 1 by Matt Braly, Ainsworth Lin Additional Reviews: Doctor Who season finale Transformers HC 1 Transformers One Guardians of the Galaxy video game News: Dynamite sues Diamond, Black Panther video game canceled, Jeff's animation debut, H2SH delays, casting for Flanagan's Carrie Trailers: Thursday Murder Club, Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man, Frankenstein, Stranger Things Season 5 teaser, Dexter Resurrection, Black Phone 2 Comics Countdown (28 May 2025): Assorted Crisis Events 3 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Wonder Woman 8 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Martian Manhunter 3 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Ultimate Spider-Man 17 by Jonathan Hickman, David Messina Black Hammer: Spiral City 6 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen Hyde Street 7 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki Superman 26 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez Department of Truth 30 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Green Lantern 23 by Jeremy Adams, Xermanico, Romulo Fajardo Jr Metamorpho: The Element Man 6 by Al Ewing, Steve Lieber, Lee Loughridge
Peter David in memoriam August 2025 Solicits (Remaining) Top 50 April 2025 Comic Reviews DC Superman Unlimited 1 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Marvel Hulk and Doctor Strange 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, German Peralta, Guru eFX, Natacha Bustos, Ian Herring Spider-Man and Wolverine 1 by Marc Guggenheim, Kaara Andrews, Brian Reber Thing 1 by Tony Fleecs, Justin Mason, Alex Sinclair Vision and Scarlet Witch 1 by Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta, Ruth Redmond Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow 28 by Nao Fuji Dark Horse Ghostbusters: Dead Man's Chest 1 by David Booher, Aviv Or, Cris Peter Robowolf 1 by Jake Smith From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight 3 by Gail Simone, Gene Ha, Wesley Wong, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum Image Curse of Sherlee Johnson 1 by Daniel Henriques, Jonathan Glapion, Fco Plascencia Sleep 1 by Zander Cannon Mad Cave Whatever Happened to Crimson Justice 1 by Frank Tieri, Inaki Miranda, Eva De La Cruz Titan Conan the Barbarian: Eastern Horizons 1 by Walt Simonson, Jerry Ma OGN Countdown Indigo by Chi-Ho Kwong, Chi-Kit Kwong Archibald the Monster Slayer by Kim Hyun-Min Shepherdess Warrior Vol 2 by Jonathan Garnier, Amelie Flechais Sin Bin by Robbie Thompson, Patricio Delpeche Good Boy by Andy Hirsch Reel Life by Kane Lynch Verse Book 3 by Sam Beck, Adrian Wassel Spent: A Comic Novel by Alison Bechdel Everyone Sux But You by K. Wroten Puzzling Fate of Milicent Graves by Dora Mitchell Additional Reviews: Birthright HC Vol 1 Doctor Who ep9 Lilo and Stitch remake Fear Street: Prom Queen News: ATLA live-action casting, rabbit scandal, Penguin Random House quits distribution deal with Diamond, Doctor Strange #450, Marvel MCU schedule shuffling, Punisher Red Band, Vertigo relaunch rumors, T'Nia Miller cast in Vision series, Potter casting, Deadpool/Batman by Wells/Capullo, Batman/Deadpool by Morrison/Mora Trailers: Zootopia 2, Welcome to Derry, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Wednesday s2 sneak peek, Life of Chuck, KPop Demon Hunters Comics Countdown (21 May 2025): Absolute Flash 3 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Superman Unlimited 1 by Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Redcoat 12 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Bugwars 4 by Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson Wonder Woman 21 by Tom King, Guillem March From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight 3 by Gail Simone, Gene Ha, Wesley Wong, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum New Gods 6 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Filipe Andrade, Francesco Segala Nightwing 126 by Dan Watters, Francesco Francavilla Fantastic Four 32 by Ryan North, Cory Smith, Wayne Faucher, Oren Junior, Jesus Aburtov Ultimates 12 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federic Blee
This week on the podcast, we're doing something a little different. We're gearing up for the premiere of Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four: First Steps by exploring the history and impact of Marvel's First Family through a discussion driven by those who know them best! Tune in as quartet of Fantastic Four comic book writers– Jonathan Hickman, Ryan North, Mark Waid, and Chip Zdarsky-- break down just what makes the FF so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I don't care what they say about us anyway, we're here to read comic books! Will gets past all the vampires to continue three excellent runs on three flagship Marvel characters, and Steve cracks open a new and critically acclaimed graphic novel by Dave Baker. Will comics: Incredible Hulk vol 3: Soul Cages, Fantastic Four by Ryan North vol 4: Fortune Favors the Fantastic, Captain America by J. Michael Straczynski vol 2: Trying To Come. Steve comics: Mary Tyler Moorehawk by Dave Baker, cont.
In this week's road show episode of Off Panel, cartoonist Kazu Kibuishi, writer Ryan North, and cartoonist Lucy Knisley join the show to talk about why they love comics so much, albeit in individual segments. Up first, Kibuishi discusses the original appeal of comics, what stood out about the medium, comic strips and picture books, his reader self versus creator self, information compression, the excitement of the new, the power of Dog Man, and more. Then, North chats about his own love of comics, his view of the medium as a reader and creator, whether making them has changed his feelings about reading them, what keeps him excited about comics, knowing where the walls are, and more. To close, Knisley discusses her own love of comics, the primal impact of words and pictures, the comics that unlocked the medium for her, multi-generational creator relationships, the low barrier of entry for comics, diversifying what you do, what keeps her excited about comics, and more.
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSNew ‘X-Men Hellfire Gala Vigil' #1 costume designs revealedMarvel Comics Solicitations August 2025!Doctor Strange #450 milestone issue!Venom symbiote increases the danger in 'Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe' #2 Marvel teases a rock will save the Marvel universe in 'Fantastic Four' #1Ultimate Hawkeye scores one-shot in September 2025Frank Castle returns in 'Punisher: Red Band' #1DC GO! is leveling up this July with six bold new digital-first webcomicsEXCLUSIVE: 'Blink and You'll Miss It' unravels romance and reality this summerDC and Gaylord Texan Unite for ‘Universe of Light: Lost in the Pages' comic experienceFind Krypto's Golden Biscuit, win a trip to the ‘Superman' premiereNew space opera ‘Red Vector' announced for August 2025Skybound reveals new Act 4 Wally Wood and Hellboy Artist EditionsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Pepe Larraz, Joe Kelly)Into the Unbeing (2024): Part Two #4 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Alex:Absolute Flash #3 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Doom Academy #4 (Mackenzie Cadenhead, Pasqual FerryJoao M.P. Lemos)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - Fantastic Four #34 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)Dave - Robowolf #1 Jake SmithTOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #3 (Rosenberg, Landini) and Magik #5 (Allen, Peralta)Dave: Mr. Terrific Year One #1 (Al Letson, Valentine De Landro)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #8 (Stephanie Hans)Alex: Martian Manhunter #3 (Shawn Crystal Variant)Interview: Mark Russell Interview:Polis is out this week from AWA, can you tell us what it's about?Polis is part of The Protopias Collection. Could you elaborate on the concept of 'protopia' and how it influences the narrative and themes within Polis?How did your collaboration with artist Laci and colorist Marco Lesko shape the visual storytelling of Polis? Were there specific elements you emphasized to bring the floating city of Miragua to life?AWA Studios future projects?On the reverse side your X-Factor run has also had satirical elements from current events like social media and corporate negligence, are there any other themes you explored in X-Factor I'm missing?There's some new mutants in X-Factor as well, went went into creating them with Bob Quinn?Your run on X-Factor balanced biting commentary with genuine emotional depth—was there a theme or character arc you didn't get to fully explore in the ten issues that you wish you had more time with?Out May 07, each issue of Vanishing Point is a standalone story—how did that format influence the way you approached worldbuilding and character development in the first issue, particularly with Jim's psychological arc?The story captures the emotional toll of isolation and obligation in a haunting way—were there any personal experiences or real-world parallels that shaped Jim's descent or the overall tone of the series?
Doctor Doom's takeover of the Marvel Universe continues as the Speakers of Geek examine issues 2 and 3 of One World Under Doom by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, Travis Lanham and company. Heroes and villains attack, Valeria Richards debates her godfather and a new danger threatens Doom's world order. Listen in for our general thoughts, scene discussions, speculations and more! (52:08)
Comic Reviews DC Batman/Superman: World's Finest Annual 2025 by Christopher Cantwell, Mark Waid, Dan McDaid, John Kalisz; Morgan Hampton, Clayton Henry, Neeraj Menon Detective Comics Annual 2025 by Al Ewing, Stefano Raffaele, John McCrea, Fico Ossio, Lee Loughridge, Triona Farrell, Ulises Arreola; Joshua Hale Fialkov, Mike Norton, Nick Filardi Power Company: Recharged 1 by Bryan Edward Hill, Khary Randolph, Alitha Martinez, Norm Rapmund, Ray Anthony Height, Studio Skye Tiger, Emilio Lopez, Alex Guimaraes Marvel Godzilla vs. Spider-Man 1 by Joe Kelly, Nick Bradshaw, Rachelle Rosenberg Kid Juggernaut 1 by Emily Kim, Minkyu Jung, Peter Nguyen, Michael Wiggam Wolverine and Kitty Pryde 1 by Chris Claremont, Damian Couceiro, Carlos Lopez Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow 25 by Nao Fuji It's Jeff 49 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Boom Graveyard Club: Fresh Blood 1 by R.L. Stine, Carola Borelli, Francesco Segala Dark Horse Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – Codebreaker 1 by Ethan Sacks, Marc Yarza, Jose Marzan Jr, Nicola Righi Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: Phase III – Battle of Eriadu 1 by Alyssa Wong, Elisa Romboli, Dan Jackson IDW Godzilla vs. America: Los Angeles 1 by Gabriel Hardman; Jordan Morris, Nicole Goux; Dave Baker; J. Gonzo, Scott Hanna, Heather Breckel My Little Pony: Tournament of Mysteries 1 by Stephanie Williams, Asia Simone Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Duke 1 by Wes Craig, Jason Wordie Lost Fantasy 1 by Curt Pires, Luca Casalanguida, Mark Dale Mad Cave Slasher's Apprentice 1 by Justin Richards, Val Halvorson, Rebecca Nalty Comixology Adventures Of Ulysses Monarch 1 by Marc Guggenheim, Harvey Tolibao, Mark Englert Oni Nacelleverse: The Great Garloo 0 by Leon Reiser, A.K. Jothikumar, Jacob Chabot, Jao Canola OGN Countdown One Path Book 1 by Greg Broadmore, Andy Lanning, Nick Boshier Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies, Karen De La Vega Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Fun by Jeffrey Brown Last Comics on Earth: A Song of Swords and Stuffies by Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett, Jay Cooper, Douglas Holgate True War Stories Low Orbit by Kazimir Lee Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer Beetle and the Hollow Bones; Beetle and the Chimera Carnival by Aliza Layne Additional Reviews: Thunderbolts* Daredevil: Born Again Doctor Who Andor s2 e4-6 Invincible s3 Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Welcome to Eltingville Tell Them of Us News: Butch Guice, DSTLRY breaks from Diamond, more Diamond, Sgt Rock film possibly shelved, Renner out of Hawkeye s2, Silver Sprocket Trailers: Revival Comics Countdown (30 April 2025): Ultimate Spider-Man 16 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto Detective Comics Annual 2025 by Al Ewing, Stefano Raffaele, John McCrea, Fico Ossio, Lee Loughridge, Triona Farrell, Ulises Arreola; Joshua Hale Fialkov, Mike Norton, Nick Filardi Radiant Black 33 by Kyle Higgins, Alex Antone, Joe Clark, Danilo Beyruth, Eduardo Ferigato Fantastic Four 31 by Ryan North, Cory Smith, Oren Junior, Jesus Aburtov Feral 12 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Godzilla vs. Spider-Man 1 by Joe Kelly, Nick Bradshaw, Rachelle Rosenberg Seasons 4 by Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta, Mat Lopes Something is Killing the Children 41 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, Miquel Muerto Bitter Root: Next Movement 2 by Chuck Brown, David Walker, Sanford Greene Who Are the Power Pals? 2 by Duane Murray, Ahmed Raafat
Ryan and Khelan take a fantastic voyage with Ryan North, writer of One World Under Doom, Fantastic Four, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, and How to Take Over the World. Ryan North makes the case of why Doom could be a good world leader (but really isn't) and gives us the secret origin of Johnny Storm's handlebar moustache.
It's ADVENTURE TIME! We grab our friends [really just each other] and head to distant lands to enjoy the first few arcs of the Adventure Time comic book series, written by Canada's Own Ryan North! His entire 35-issue run is now available in the "Adventure Time Compendium Vol. 1" from Oni Press!Closing song "Pendleton Ward Is Talented Excellent" by Matt Farley AKA Papa Razzi and the Photogs, from the album "I Feel Compelled to Make Good Music Songs": https://open.spotify.com/album/4vYE6EYPdtAAOOUwKQmg1Y----Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ and send us questions to potentially read on-air via IG DM or via email at theveryfinecomicbookpodcast@gmail.comIf you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, please take the time to Rate it [on Spotify], Rate+Review it [on Apple Podcasts], Follow/Subscribe, and tell a friend!Mail us things c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaThanks for listening! Keep reading comics!---
Description First-time guest Ryan North to discuss a comic book he wrote, Fantastic Four #19, “The Perfect Storm.” Ryan North is known for the webcomic Dinosaur Comics, as well as writing for Marvel Comics and other comic companies. In his … Continue reading →
Comic Reviews: DC Absolute Martian Manhunter 1 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Batman 158 by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Scott Williams Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly 1 by Joanne Starer, Ted Brandt, Ro Stein, Marissa Louise Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Feature 1 by Tim Seeley, Mitch Gerads, James Gunn; Rex Ogle, Matteo Lolli, John Kalisz, James Gunn Marvel Deadpool vs. Wolverine: Slash ‘Em Up 1 by Christos Gage, Alan Robinson, Carlos Lopez Doom's Division 1 by Yoon Ha Lee, Minkyu Jung, Mattia Iacono Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz Pooluminati 1 by Zac Gorman ,Todd Nauck, Rachelle Rosenberg; Alexis Quasarano, Enid Balam, Ian Herring X-Manhunt Omega 1 by Murewa Ayodele, Gail Simone, Enid Balam, Gleb Melnikov, Federica Mancin, Brian Reber Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 44 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dark Horse Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion 1 by Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten, Piky Hamilton Dynamite Vampirella (Volume 6) 1 by Christopher Priest, Ergun Gunduz Image Bitter Root: The Next Movement 1 by David Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford Greene, Matt Herms Kids 1 by Garth Ennis, Dalibor Talajic, Stjepan Bartolic Universal Monsters: The Mummy 1 by Faith Erin Hicks, Lee Loughridge We're Taking Everyone Down With Us 1 by Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini, Roman Titov, Jason Wordie You'll Do Bad Things 1 by Tyler Boss, Adriano Turtulici Mad Cave Far Down Below 1 by Chris Condon, Gege Schall Oni Free For All 1 by Patrick Horvath Titan Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring 1 by Patrick Zircher Vault Money Shot: Big Bang 0 by Tim Seeley, Patton Oswalt, Sarah Beattie, Rebekah Isaacs, Gisele Lagace, Caroline Leigh Layne, Garth Graham, K. Michael Russell OGN Countdown Minecraft: Out of Order by Josh Hicks, Pip Martin Dyno Poet by Tom Angelberger Season of the Roses by Chloe Wary Gunslingers by Mike Richardson, Jordie Armengol Student Government by Lilah Sturges, Dave Justus, Joe Eisma Kylooe by Little Thunder Fierce: The Fucked-Up Fairy Tale of a Fed-Up Princess by Geoffroy Monde, Mathieu Burniat Avatar: The Last Airbender – Ashes of the Academy by Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman, Adele Matera Reversal by Alex de Campi, Skylar Partridge, Kelly Fitzpatrick Additional Reviews: Last One Laughing Daredevil ep5 and ep6 Surprise animated movie review! News: official partnership of IDW/Alien/Valiant, Diamond is purchased, Avengers cast, Omninews, Absolute Martian Manhunter extended to 12 issues, Mary Steenburgen cast in Man on the Inside s2, potential revival of beloved cult classic, Zelda movie in 2026, Coyote vs. ACME saved, DSTLRY signs with Penguin Random House Comics Countdown (26 March 2025): Absolute Wonder Woman 6 by Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis Absolute Martian Manhunter 1 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Radiant Black 32 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Rod Fernandes Big Burn 3 by Joe Henderson, Lee Garbett, Lee Loughridge Superman 24 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez Ultimate Spider-Man 15 by Jonathan Hickman, David Messina, Matt Wilson Wonder Woman 19 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey Department of Truth 29 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Metamorpho: The Element Man 4 by Al Ewing, Steve Lieber, Lee Loughridge Fantastic Four 30 by Ryan North, Cory Smith, Oren Junior, Jesus Aburtov
Marvel March Madness wraps up with Ryan North! Jimmy gets instantly hooked as he reads his first Fantastic Four comics with volume 1 of Ryan's current run. If you haven't been reading Fantastic Four, you are missing out. Ryan talks a lot about the series, how he approaches writing it, and some of the different artists he's been able to work with. Issue #30 comes out March 26th. Ryan is also writing the new One World Under Doom. Ryan chats about the fun of writing Dr. Doom as the Sorcerer Supreme, and if there were any characters he was excited about using in this series. Hint: there were! It wouldn't be the Cryptid Creator Corner though without Jimmy going rogue and asking Ryan about some of his other works that Jimmy is now obsessed with, including To Be or Not To Be, a book that turns Hamlet into a choose-your-own adventure book. There's also How to Invent Everything, a book whose premise is that your time machine strands you in the distant past and you can't repair it so you might as well get work inventing, well, everything. At Comic Book Yeti we don't know anyone that thinks about time travel as much as Jimmy, except now, maybe Ryan? This conversation is such an excellent end to Marvel March Madness! Follow Ryan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryannorth.ca Ryan's website: https://www.ryannorth.ca/ Dinosaur comics: https://www.qwantz.com/about.html Fantastic Four #30 From the publisher FANTASTIC THREE! After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he's left lost, adrift — and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable — and soon takes a shocking shortcut he won't be able to undo! This is one Thing and Alicia story you won't soon forget! One World Under Doom From the publisher ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM! Six months ago, Doctor Victor Von Doom became Sorcerer Supreme - then disappeared behind Latveria's closed borders. For most, there's enough going on in the world that Doom's absence is not a priority, and some time without him feels like a blessing. Only a few recognize it for what it truly was...the calm before the storm. It is a storm that has now arrived. The world has woken up to a new reality: Doctor Doom, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, has magically taken over every broadcast medium on the planet and declared himself Emperor of the World - the ruler of a new United Latveria! And shockingly, impossibly, all of Earth's leaders seem to be going along with this. Luckily, whether it's mind control or Doombots, whatever's affecting them hasn't affected Earth's heroes - and so they quickly form a strike team to stop Doom's machinations. But will they succeed? And what happens when some begin to welcome their new Emperor with open arms, clamoring for One World Under Doom? Marvel's biggest and most shocking event ever begins right here. To Be or Not To Be: https://bookshop.org/p/books/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-chooseable-path-adventure-ryan-north/12470776 How to Invent Everything: https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-invent-everything-a-survival-guide-for-the-stranded-time-traveler-ryan-north/12476891 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
Absolute Flash #1 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, and Adriano Lucas, One World Under Doom #2 by Ryan North, R. B. Silva, and David Curiel, El Fuego by David Rubin from Oni Press, Absolute Batman, Assorted Crisis Events #1 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki, and Jordie Bellaire, Holy Lacrimony by Michael DeForge from Drawn & Quarterly, Thundercats: Lost #1 by Ed Brisson, Rapha Lobosco, and Roshan Kurichiyanil from Dynamite, Gilt Frame, Beat It, Rufus by Noah Van Sciver from Fantagraphics, plus a whole mess more!
Following the events of "Blood Hunt", The Marvel Comics Universe has been reshaped by the shock-and-awe assault on global power of Earth's new Sorcerer Supreme - Doctor Doom! In this episode, we're covering the highly anticipated "One World Under Doom" event. We start by recapping the crucial storylines from Ryan North's amazing Fantastic Four that led to this moment, then delve into the first issue, analyzing its key moments and speculating on what's to come. Whether you're a fan of epic Marvel crossover events, or you're just looking to keep current on what's happening in the Marvel U, this episode is for you!
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you 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!NEWSECCC - Tell us how it was, ALEX!?!?!?ECCC '25: James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh on Exquisite CorpsesEmma Frost solo book, throwback to days as White Queen within the Hellfire ClubJonathan Hickman's 4-issue ‘Imperial' details revealed'Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse scores Jeph Loeb and Simone Di Meo backupMarvel announces ‘Avengers Academy: Assemble' for June 2025Marvel reveals June 2025 'One World Under Doom' tie-in details'New Thunderbolts*' matches MCU with asterisk titled new seriesDeadpool celebrates milestone #350 with new villain and moreMarvel teases shocking Wolverine reveal coming in 'Wolverine' #400New Ultimates Universe covers and stories revealed for June 2025DC reveals 'DC Pride 2025' anthology details and Pride plansOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Assorted Crisis Events' #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)Star Trek: Lower Decks #5 (Ryan North, Jack Lawrence)Just want to mention it… Amazing Spider-Man #69 (Joe Kelly, Ed Mcguinness)Alex:X-Men #13 (MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons)Dark Pyramid #1 (MadCave) W: Paul Tobin, A: P.J. HoldenStandout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - X-Men #13, psychic battle between Quentin & XavierDave - All-New Venom #4 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Absolute Flash #1, Crush Depth #1Dave: The Deviant #9 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Nightwing #124 (Jorge Fornes Card Stock Cover)Alex: One World Under Doom #2 (Thing losing his powers??)Interview: Deniz Camp talks about Assorted Crisis Events, Ultimates, and Absolute Martian Manhunter.Assorted Crisis Events explores a world where time is breaking down, leading to unpredictable scenarios. What inspired you to delve into the concept of time's fragility and its impact on everyday life? The anthology format allows for diverse storytelling. How do you approach crafting each issue to ensure it offers a unique yet cohesive experience within the overarching narrative?Ashley, introduced in issue #1, is a relatable character amidst the chaos. Can you share more about her development and the role she plays in grounding the story? Collaborating with artists like Eric Zawadzki brings a distinct visual style to the series. How does his artistic vision complement your storytelling, and what has the collaborative process been like? The series blends various genres and time periods. How do you balance these elements to maintain narrative coherence while keeping readers engaged?In previous discussions, you've mentioned the importance of density in storytelling. How do you ensure that each page is packed with meaningful content without overwhelming the reader? The theme of normalizing chaos is prevalent in the series. How does this reflect contemporary societal issues, and what message do you hope readers take away from it?If you could witness any historical event firsthand, which one would you choose, and how might it inspire a future story in Assorted Crisis Events?You've crafted 20th Century Men and The Ultimates. How has your experience with those projects influenced your approach to Assorted Crisis Events? How is it juggling multiple books?In The Ultimates #10, the Red Skulls—a neo-Nazi group—appropriate the Punisher's iconic skull logo. What motivated you to intertwine these specific symbols, and how do you perceive their combined significance within the narrative?Given your focus on individual character narratives, are there contemporary societal issues you aim to explore through specific characters in future issues?In Absolute Martian Manhunter, you've described the series as a "radical reinvention" of the character, blending psychological horror with superhero elements. Could you elaborate on the creative challenges and freedoms you've encountered in crafting this narrative within DC's Absolute Universe?
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you 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!NEWSA new Marvel and DC explosive crossover is coming!Marvel sheds new light on ‘Death of Silver Surfer' #1New Ghost Machine titles announced by Brad Meltzer, Geoff Johns, and Gene HaImage Comics joins upcoming comics app 'Sweet Shop'New DC Universe Infinite monthly Ultra Tier subscription launchedNew 'H2SH' preview pages reveal Jim Lee's Batman and moreOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Wonder Woman #5 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Fantastic Four #29 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)CJ:Radiant Black #31 (Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Rod Fernandes, Becca Carey)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferrerya)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:CJ - Hellhunters #3 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Adam Gorham - last page!)Dave - Ultimate Spider-Man 14 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checcheto)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKCJ: Secret Six #1 (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/3944663/secret-six-1)Dave: Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #11 (Stephanie Phillips, Paolo Villanelli)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Ultimates #10 (Mateus Manhanini) CJ: The Terminator #5 (Declan Shalvey)Interview: Tyler Boss You'll Do Bad Things #1 out March 26, with artist Adriano TurtuliciWhat inspired you to blend the true crime genre with the pulpy, neon-soaked aesthetic of Giallo films in You'll Do Bad Things?How did the concept of a true crime writer whose fictional murders start happening in real life come to life? Was it your own writers block?Can you describe the creative journey behind developing Seth Holms as a character struggling to write a happy ending?The comic is described as a "love letter to the Italian slasher genre"—how have films like those of Dario Argento influenced your storytelling and visuals?13How do you balance the elements of horror, gore, and B-horror camp with a critique of our cultural obsession with true crime?I really liked how, in a scene set in the narrative, you call back to the fact we're in the story within the story via lettering, was that in the script or Hassan's idea?With He Came in with a Smile as a backdrop, how does Seth's past impact the unfolding narrative in this new miniseries?What are some of the challenges you faced while infusing both literary and cinematic influences into a cohesive comic book experience?In what ways do you hope readers engage with the commentary on true crime fandom as they dive into this dark, twisted world?If you discovered that your own stories were coming to life, which character from 'You'll Do Bad Things' would you least want to encounter in a dark alley, and how would you try to escape their clutches?
Marvel's big event has begun and the Speakers of Geek give their thoughts on the first issue of One World Under Doom by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, Travis Lanham and company. Doctor Doom has made his move and is now in control of the world! We discuss his possible motivations, the gathering of the heroes in opposition, the art, and speculate on future developments. And then we close with Pants' recent trip to Gallifrey One. Only Doom can save you - but will he? (48:43)
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