Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Snyder

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

This week Jake and Tyler talk a few news topics, their long boxes, and COMICS! Jake - The Mighty Thor: The Galactic Seed by Matt Fraction & Oliver CoipelTyler -  Falling DownCruel Universe Vol. II“Feature or Bug” by Greg Pak & David Lapham“War Machines” by Anthony Mauro & Kano“Artificial Insanity” by Amy Roy & Malachi WardMarc Spector: Moon Knight #1 by Jed MacKay & Devmalya PramanikIron Man #1 by Joshua Williamson & Carmen CarneroDC KO #4 by Scott Snyder & Javi FernándezAbsolute Wonder Woman Annual by Kelly Thompson & Mattia De Iulis

It's one of the biggest news weeks of the year as ComicsPRO explodes with announcements, reveals, and long-term publishing plans from every major publisher in the industry. We're breaking it all down in a super-sized news segment that covers the headlines shaping 2026 and beyond. Marvel dropped its May 2026 solicitations, teased the beginning of the end in Avengers: Armageddon, confirmed Hulk War for 2027, revealed Infernal Hulk vs. the X-Men, and somehow still found time for Knull vs. Hela, a Spider-Man and Iron Man team-up, and Doctor Doom taking over OREO. Yes, really. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Marvel Solicitations May 2026 Infernal Hulk declares war on the X-Men in explosive issue #7 reveal - EXCLUSIVE Marvel reveals a Spider-Man and Iron Man team up coming in issue #6 Marvel teases “With Great Power…” as “Armageddon Assembles” this June Ultron crashes Wiccan and Hulkling's anniversary in Marvel's explosive Pride special Marvel teases 'The origin of the end' starts in 'Avengers: Armageddon' #1 It's Knull vs. Hela in 'Hel on Earth' Marvel Comics event JULY: Queen in Black! Doctor Doom takes over OREO in wild final Marvel Comics cookie collab Marvel announces new series 'X-Men: Outback' revisiting the iconic Outback Era Hulk War is coming: Marvel confirms Infernal Hulk finale in 2027 IDW is taking Godzilla back to 1954 and making it absolutely terrifying 'Star Trek' #1 launches a bold new era as IDW unveils massive 60th anniversary comic plans 'TMNT' #300 unleashes a massive new era, blind bag covers, and new 'Last Ronin' DC Solicits May 2026 DC Is going all-in on 'The Dark Knight Returns' for its 40th anniversary all year long DC and Sonic reunite for ‘Metal Legion' this May 2026 DC unveils major 2026 publishing plans at ComicsPro: Vertigo, new Absolute titles, and more Zorro and Tarzan are storming back to comics and we've got the exclusive first look Gail Simone is entering the Spawn universe with a brutal new 'She-Spawn' series New Image sci-fi series 'If Destruction Be Our Lot' features robo Abraham Lincoln finding purpose Skybound announces ‘DC Silver Age Covers and Stories' Artist Edition M.A.S.K. joins the Energon Universe in explosive new series from Dan Watters and Pye Parr Robert Kirkman returns to superheroes with 'Terminal' joined by Kubert, Finch, and Arthur Adams James Tynion IV takes on white supremacy and Norse gods in brutal new 9-part horror, 'Odin' 'The Cutting Garden' explores companionship, legacy, and sacrifice Ghost Machine just revealed 'The Unbelievables' and its first massive crossover EXCLUSIVE: Zack Kaplan unleashes three new Dark Horse series in 2026 Skateboarding is outlawed in new series 'Skate Ali' out June 2026 Jonathan Hickman's ‘Three Worlds/Three Moons' comes to Dark Horse this July Archie is going compact with new Oni Press collections starting in September 2026 'Ben 10' returns to comics this May with a new series from the original creators Oni Press unleashes 'Super Mondo Mega Mutts' #1 this July Oni Press announces Joe Palmer's dystopian thriller 'Destination Kill' #1 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Absolute Batman #17  (Scott Snyder, Eric Canete) Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Alex:​​ Exquisite Corpses #10 (Jordie Bellaire, Marianna Ignazzi) Dungeons of Doom #2 (PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON & BENJAMIN PERCY) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #24 (March Checchetto, Hickman) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Infernal Hulk #4 (Phillip KJ, Nic Klein) & Absolute Wonder Woman #17 (K Thompson, H Sherman) Dave: The Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 (Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips) but also Hulk Smash Everything #3 JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Predator: Bloodshed #1 (Dan Panosian Virgin Cover) Alex: Power Fantasy #16 (Morgan Beem variant)

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:21 - ComiXology Top 10 0:07:58 - May SOLICITS 0:45:24 - Absolute Batman #17 (Scott Snyder and Eric Canete) 1:08:05 - Superman Unlimited #10 (Dan Slott and Mike Norton) 1:19:17 - Wonder Woman #30 (LGY #830) (Stephanie Williams and Jeffrey Spokes) 1:27:31 - Nightwing #135 (LGY #322) (Dan Watters and Dexter Soy) 1:41:57 - End of Life #1 (Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh) 1:53:54 - PATREON: Green Arrow #24  2:06:06 - PATREON: Gideon Falls #11 2:17:21 - Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz

#LyndonRadchenka #InfiniteStudio #TheLaundrymen #ThereWasAnotherLife #HeroMan #InfiniteUniverse #IndieComics #ComicsLettering #CanadianComics #MonsterHunters #SupernaturalMysteries #ComicKickstarter #SequentialMagazineAwards #StorycomicPresents #CreatorInterview   In this episode of Storycomic Presents, I'm joined by writer, award-winning letterer, and “sometimes, but not-right-now” lawyer Lyndon Radchenka, co-founder of Infinite Studio. From Winnipeg to the wider comics world, Lyndon has built a catalog that includes Infinite Universe, Hero-Man, What Will Not Last, There Was Another Life, and the horror-comedy series The Laundrymen. We dig into The Laundrymen, Infinite Studio's flagship series about two mercenary monster hunters who solve supernatural mysteries out of a laundromat—a book described as perfect for fans of Ghostbusters, The X-Files, and Supernatural, and praised by creators like Scott Snyder, Ramón Pérez, Matthew Rosenberg, GMB Chomichuk, and Mitch Gerads. We also talk about There Was Another Life, Lyndon's monster-filled sci-fi series following Sterling Harcourt, the only known survivor of a world-shattering blast, and how that book moved from indie roots to Source Point Press. Along the way, Lyndon shares how Infinite Studio began as an art collective with illustrator Steven Kaul, what it means to be a two-time Sequential Magazine Award winner for Favourite Letterer, and why he loves bouncing between writing scripts, lettering other people's books, and talking to readers at Canadian cons. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

Huyendo de una tragedia, la familia Rook llega al pueblo de Litchfield, con el fin de iniciar una nueva vida. Pero en el tupido bosque que los rodea acechan poderosos seres sobrenaturales que mantienen un oscuro pacto con los pueblerinos. Acompaña a Dán Lee, Jorge Tovalín y su invitado César López Rochlin, del programa Hora Cero (Morelia) a platicar de la miniserie WYTCHES (2014), de Scott Snyder, Jock y Matt Hollingsworth, así como de su precuela BAD EGG (2018).

This week we talk about the difference between knowing and understanding and maybe how comparing to AI neural networks can help clarify the difference. Things that bring us joy this week: Vineland by Thomas Pynchon Absolute Batman Vol. 1&2 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we're running the full, uncut version of our interview with Kelly, presented exactly as it happened. No segmentation. No topic breaks. Just the entire deep-dive in one sitting.While the written 7-part series is still ongoing and will continue rolling out over the next two weeks, this episode gives listeners the complete conversation in its original flow. Kelly opens up about the emotional thesis behind his run, building new villains like Plague RX and Kintsugi, pushing Spider-Man into cosmic territory, and how Death Spiral directly sets the stage for Amazing Spider-Man #1000.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!NEWSCyclops' team breaks, Storm's daughter arrives, and Wolverine pays the price in Marvel's May X-Men revealsKnull and Mary Jane's Venom get new costumes in May and June 2026Abrams ComicArts reveals wide-ranging Fall 2026 lineup spanning history, Marvel, manga, and classicsSecret origin of G.I. Joe Risk gets 3-issue arc starting in May 2026DC announces ‘You're A Superhero!' lifting up heroes in everyday lifeDC crowns Supergirl the star of Superman Day with 'Summer of Supergirl' publishing pushIDW launches new crime imprint with 3 titles: Seven Wives, Killer Influences, and FixationOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1 (Jed MacKay, Devmalya Pramanik)Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 (Kelly Thompson, Mattia de Iulis)Chris:​​Cyclops #1 (Alex Paknadel, Roge Antonio)Jar Jar #1 (Ahmed Best, Marc Guggenheim, Kieron McKeown, and Laura Braga)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: A Star Called The Sun (Simon Roy)Dave: Wade Wilson: Deadpool #1 (Ben Percy, Geoff Shaw)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #1 (Fred Kennedy, James Edward Clark)Dave: Absolute Batman #17 (Scott Snyder, Eric Canete)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #22 (Lee Bermejo Amazing Visions Virgin Cover)Chris: It's Jeff Meets Daredevil #1 (Nic Klein Variant)Interview: Joe Kelly Interview - ASMAcross every arc—hallucinations, Hellgate, the clone/mantle complications, and the cosmic crew—you keep returning to identity: who Peter is, who wears the mask, and what Spider-Man means to other people. Was that always the core of your plan, or did the run's central theme reveal itself as you built each storyline?A big throughline in your early issues is Peter's youth trauma—middle school rebellion, underage drinking, that “ghost/orphan” feeling. What made you want to excavate that specific era of Peter, and what do you feel it reveals about adult Peter that we don't always get to see?You've got a great handle on Peter's voice—the anxious humor, the scramble-thinking, the moral compass. What's your “non-negotiable” for Spider-Man dialogue, especially when he's scared or outmatched?New villains have to feel dangerous fast. With Plague RX, you paired him with Tombstone and used him to escalate the sense that Peter's absence is creating openings all over NYC. What is Plague RX's core concept—what does he represent in the ecosystem of this run?Without spoiling, where does Kintsugi fit into your larger thematic engine? The word implies brokenness repaired into something stronger—how consciously are you using that idea as a lens for Peter (and the other “Spider-Men” threads) in this era?Looking ahead: Death Spiral is looming. From your perspective, what is Spider-Man's emotional “pressure point” heading into that event—what fear or flaw does the event squeeze that readers might not expect?With the upcoming Death Spiral event on the horizon, a lot of your current themes—identity fractures, moral erosion, escalation—feel like they're converging.How does Death Spiral build on what you've been laying down in Amazing Spider-Man, and what should readers emotionally brace for? We recently lost Sal Buscema, whose work helped define Spider-Man's physicality, emotion, and readability for generations.As someone contributing to Spidey's evolving legacy, what does Sal Buscema's influence mean to you—either directly or indirectly—as a Spider-Man storyteller?

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:29 - ComiXology Top 10 0:14:56 - DC KO #4 (Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson and Xermánico & Javier Fernández)  0:36:16 - Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 #1 (Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis) 0:50:10 - Action Comics #1095 (Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche)  1:00:38 - Green Lantern Corps #13 (LGY #115) (Morgan Hampton and Juan José Ryp)  1:13:54 - Batman & Robin #30 (LGY #96) (Philip Kennedy Johnson and Fico Ossio)  1:25:04 - Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #6 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski) 1:33:55 - Bleeding Hearts #1 (Deniz Camp and Stipan Morian) 1:44:00 - PATRON'S PICK: Batman/Deadpool #1  2:12:09 - Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz

This week Jake and Tyler dive into some news before reading all the comics!Absolute Batman #16 by Scott Snyder & Nick DragottaAbsolute Wonder Woman #16 by Kelly Thompson & Hayden ShermanAbsolute Martian Manhunter #8 by Deniz Camp & Javier RamirezThe Mortal Thor #6 by Al Ewing & Pasqual FerryThe Infernal Hulk #3 by Phillip Kennedy Johson, Nic Klein, & Kev Walker

In celebration of DC Comics relaunching Vertigo Comics, we're spotlighting some classic titles from across the imprint's history; Animal Man, Preacher, Fables, House of Mystery, American Vampire, and The Wake. The creators include Jamie Delano, Steve Pugh, Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon, Bill Willingham, Lan Medina, Lilah Sturges, Luca Rossi, Ross Campbell, Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque, and Sean Murphy. You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_r=1&_t=ZT-91jpy3DIireFacebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 and X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.

Eric Canete (Aeon Flux, Inkpulp, Iron Man) joins Dave to discuss his upcoming run on DC Comics Absolute Batman. Canete shares the story of landing the gig at NYCC after conversation with Snyder & Dragotta, and how Akira helped unlock the style of his early sample pages. Eric reflects back to getting into comics via Glenn Danzig, and his start in animation with the great Peter Chung.They explore manga's influence reshaping American comics, Scott Snyder's commitment to storytelling, Walt Simonson's "working stiff" mentality, and why now might be the best creative moment to make the comics you actually want to make.

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O.: The Kids Are All Fight Special by Jeremy Adams, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse DC's Supergirl Next Door by CRC Payne, Paulina Ganucheau, Kendall Goode Dorando Quick, Laura Braga Nicole Maines, Sweeney Boo Nathan Fairbairn, Rafael Perez Sarah Kuhn, Arielle Jovellanos, Alivia Pecini Rosie Knight, Michael Shelfer, Dan Brown Alex Galer, Max Sarin Dave Wielgosz, Dylan Dietrich, Wade Von Grawbadger, Ivan Plascencia Marvel Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2026 by Saladin Ahmed, Federico Vicentini, Chris Sotomayor Joe Kelly, Roi Mercado, Chris Sotomayor Iron Man 1 by Joshua Williamson, Carmen Carnero, Nolan Woodard Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Doorman by Cody Ziglar, Julian Shaw, Rachelle Rosenberg Simbie 1 by Jacob Chabot, Rachelle Rosenberg Dark Horse Witcher: Blood Stone 1 by Daniel Freedman, Pius Bak, Roman Titov IDW Monster High: Boomuda Triangle 1 by Megan Brown, Eileen Widjaja, Bex Glendining Image Bug Wars: The Spyder Wytch Special by Jason Aaron, Baldemar Rivas, Matt Wilson Mahmud Asrar, David Messina Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson Malevolent 1 by Justin Jordan, John Bivens, Felipe Sobreiro Mad Cave Astro Quantum 1 by Arturo Fabra, Andrea Mutti, Valerio Alloro Oni Spirit of the Shadows 1 by Daniel Ziegler, Nick Cagnetti Titan Escape From Skull Island 1 by Simon Furman, Chris Jones, Charlie Kirchoff OGN Countdown Cyber Phoenix by Andy Seto A Brief History of a Long War: Ukraine's Fight Against Russian Domination by Mariam Naiem, Yuilia Vuz, Ivan Kypibida Snips: Enter the Wigmaster by Raul the Third Zeb and Bel: A Case of Bird Problems by Rachel Elliott Spirtited Vol 6: It Came From the Deep by Liv Livingston, Glass House Graphics (actual human uncredited I Can Sell You a Body by Ryan Ferrier, George Kambadais Dsemond Cole Ghost Patrol Vol 1: The Haunted House Next Door by Andres Miedoso, Salvatore Costanza, Glass House Graphics Scoop vol 4: Deep Fake by Richard Ashley Hamilton, Pablo Andres, Rebecca Good, Simon Robins Sword in the Stone: Arthur's Magical Kingdom by Gabriel Valentin, Michael Snow, Lorenzo Colangeli Token City Wondercade by D. Bradford Gambles, Spencer Holt Serendipity by Gabbie Benda Queen Kodiak by Christopher Greenslate, Riccardo Faccini, Dearbhla Kelly Unfairies by Huw Aaron Demon of Beausoliel by Mariana Costa Additional Reviews: Starfleet Academy ep4 Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep2 Sunny Side Down ep4 Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl ep2 Wonder Man News: Sal Buscema, Catherine O'Hara, Tom King, Sex Criminals in development at Amazon, Lore Olympus adaptation, collaboration between DC and some good boys, Miles ends at 42 Trailers: Born Again s2, DTF St Louis, Tales From '85, Devil Wears Prada 2 Comics Countdown (28 Jan 2026) Absolute Batman 16 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin Absolute Wonder Woman 16 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Martian Manhunter 8 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Absolute Flash 11 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Bug Wars: Spyder Wytch Special by Jason Aaron, Baldemar Rivas, Matt Wilson, Mahmud Asrar, David Messina DC's Supergirl Next Door Drawing Blood 10 by Kevin Eastman, David Avallone, Troy Little, Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado, Jason Moore Feral 20 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Sarta Richard, Brad Simpson DC K.O.: The Kids Are All Fight 1 by Jeremy Adams, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse Superman 34 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez

Jake and Tyler break down the first episode of Wonder Man. Then they break down the latest news and comics!DC KO #3 by Scott Snyder & Xermánico (Interlude by Joshua Williamson & Javi Fernández)DC KO: Knightfight #3 by Joshua Williamson & Dan Mora Absolute Batman: Ark M by Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri, & Joshua HixsonThor vs. Seth, The Serpent God (Thor (1966) #395-400) by Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz

Cette semaine, Simon nous parle des sorties 4K du mois de janvier, des films à la fois folichons et méta de Chuck Vincent, ainsi que du retour de « Mystery Science Theatre 3000 ». De son côté, Laurent aborde les films financés par la SODEC, dont l'adaptation de « Parfois les lacs brûlent » de Geneviève Bigué, la suite de « Darkman », l'adaptation de « Sex Criminals » et la bande dessinée « Reel Politik » de Nathan Gelgud. Benoit, pour sa part, partage son appréciation de l'événement de lecture de scénario du festival Pleins écrans, de la soirée de lutte « Sans restriction Chrono : Tonnerre polaire » de Kevin Raphael et reviens sur les annonces concernant la minisérie de Kevin Smith consacrée à Bizarro, des nouvelles histoires se déroulant durant la période « Civil War » chez Marvel Comics, ainsi que de l'acquisition des droits des œuvres de Brandon Sanderson par Apple TV. En dernière partie d'émission, nous discutons de « Absolute Batman Vol. 1: the Zoo », une nouvelle interprétation du protecteur de Gotham signée par scénariste Scott Snyder et le dessinateur Nick Dragotta. Consulter l'ensemble de nos archives: https://www.mysterieuxetonnants.com/category/podcasts/emission/ Laissez-nous un message vocal: https://www.speakpipe.com/mysterieuxe Devenez membre de la communauté Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysterieuxE Diffusion originale : 2 février 2026 Site web : MysterieuxEtonnants.com © Les Mystérieux Étonnants. Tous droits réservés

If you've already read our in-depth feature on Joshua Williamson's Iron Man, the conversation doesn't stop there. On this week's AIPT Comics Podcast, we're running the full, uncut version of our interview with Williamson, pulled straight from the complete transcript behind the piece. It's a deeper, looser, and more candid discussion that digs into his rare position straddling both Marvel and DC, why Iron Man was the one Marvel character he couldn't pass up, and how revisiting Tony Stark's origin reframed the entire run for him. The written feature is live now—but this is the long-form version for listeners who want every insight, tangent, and behind-the-scenes detail.NEWSSal Buscema's superpower was clarityMarvel teases the end of the Ultimate Universe, and how it may be "Reborn"Full announcementSupergirl goes global: DC unites 15 countries for a new anthologyInvincible takes over Image Comics: Season 4 sparks a multiverse-wide celebration'Head Lopper' returns: Andrew MacLean gears cult-favorite for a 10-year anniversary relaunch'Lost Fantasy' ignites a new era as 'Fireborn' launches April 2026entImage Comics unveils a twisted new obsession as 'In Your Skin' blends Bollywood, body horror, and fame'Sex Criminals' is coming to Prime Video and it's about to break time (and TV)SCOOP: Oni Press goes all-in at ComicsPRO with Archie, Matt Kindt, and a wave of 2026 exclusivesOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Absolute Batman #16 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Spirit of the Shadows #1 (Nick Cagnetti)Alex:​​Absolute Flash #11 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles)Malevolent #1 (Justin Jordan, John Bivens)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Infernal Hulk #3 (Phillip K Johnson, Kev Walker)Dave: Iron Man #1 (Josh Williamson, Carmen Carnero)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Magik and Colossus #1 (Ashley Allen, German Peralta), The Nice House by the Sea #7 (James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno)Dave: DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Batman #6 (Julian Totino Tedesco Card Stock Cover)Alex: Storm: Earths Mightiest Mutant #1 (Dike Ruan variant)Interview: Joshua Williamson - Iron Man #1 out January 28thYou've spent years shaping the DC Universe—long runs, big swings, major characters. What did it feel like emotionally and creatively to finally step into a mainline Marvel ongoing like Iron Man, and did that change how you approached the book?Carmen Carnero is bringing this story to life, and her work has such a strong sense of motion, emotion, and intensity. What did you see in her art that made her the right partner for this specific take on Iron Man?Your tagline, “Tony Stark is the most dangerous weapon in the Marvel Universe,” is a loaded one. In your mind, what makes Tony more dangerous than gods, monsters, or cosmic tyrants?The premise echoes Iron Man's origin in a powerful way—“Tony built Tony in that cave. What if he had to go in again?” How did you think about revisiting that crucible without just retelling the origin story?Madame Masque is positioned as a central force here, orchestrating the kidnapping of geniuses worldwide. She's also currently making waves elsewhere in Marvel—especially in Venom. What drew you to her for this story, and how do you view her role in the larger Marvel landscape right now?

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:08:08 - ComiXology Top 10 0:11:53 - Absolute Batman #16 (Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta)  0:37:01 - Absolute Wonder Woman #16 (Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman) 0:54:42 - Absolute Flash #11 (Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles)  1:04:32 - Absolute Martian Manhunter #8 (Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez)  1:26:00 - Detective Comics #1105 (Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin) 1:38:12 - Superman #34 (#877 LGY) (Joshua Williamson and Eddy Barrows)  1:44:41 - Green Lantern #31 (LGY #598) (Jeremy Adams and Montos)  1:53:40 - The Flash #29 {LGY #829) (Christopher Cantwell & Mark Waid and Vasco Georgiev) 2:00:01 - Justice League Red #6 (Saladin Ahmed and Clayton Henry) 2:09:42 - Justice League Unlimited #15 (Mark Waid and Dan Mora)  2:20:21 - PATREON: Gideon Falls #10  2:31:18 - PATREON: Planetary #15  2:43:35 - 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

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

Boa noite, Gotham!Absolute Batman é o quadrinho mais falado no momento, mas será que é bom mesmo? Scott Snyder e Nick Dragotta merecem esse hype todo?Chamamos o amigo Vinicius 2quadrinhos para, ao lado de Carlos Vázquez, André Pansera e Thiago Brancatelli, analisar a fundo a obra!Dê o play absoluto! Grupo de Whatsapp:https://bit.ly/grupoMW Só Promoções:https://bit.ly/grupoMWpromoSEJA APOIADOR: Apoie o Mansão Wayne no Catarse:https://www.catarse.me/mansaowayneOu faça um apoio no valor que quiser:https://link.mercadopago.com.br/mansaowayneNOSSOS LINKS DE COMPRA COMISSIONADA: Faça suas compras utilizando nossos links! Para você não muda nada e nós ganhamos uma comissão que ajuda demais:AMAZON: https://bit.ly/amazonmwPANINI: https://bit.ly/paninimwJá salva na barra de favoritos para usar sempre que for comprar algo por lá.EDIÇÃO DE ÁUDIO:André Pansera (Pansera Áudio)DESIGN DA VITRINE:Carlos Vázquez

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

Peter Brings some ABSOLUTES, including ABSOLUTE UNIT (of fiction writing) Daryl Gregory! When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2376742 Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2380379 Absolute Wonder Woman by Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2380383 Absolute Superman by Jason Aaron and Carmine Di Giandomenico: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2380679 Meagan does some holiday catchup, plus finished a series, PLUS getting in on the newest book from a fave author: Season's Schemings by Katie Bailey: https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/seasons-schemings-katie-bailey/19062238 Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion by Milcha (whole series): https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2351407 Royal Gambit by Daniell O'Malley: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2384418 The Chronicles of Ori by Harmonia Rosales: https://hpld.na4.iiivega.com/search/card?recordId=2389496

Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta push to cape crusader in a more brutal direction in their Absolute Batman series. Where does this grim dark Batman rank in Josh and Trav's favorite Batman archetypes?

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Absolute Batman: Ark-M Special 1 by Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri, Josh Hixson, Roman Stevens Marvel Marvel Rivals: The Cities of Heaven 1 by Paul Allor, Michael Shelfer, Eric Gapstur, Dee Cunniffe Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: X-Men 1 by Steve Orlando, Alan Robinson Miles Morales Spider-Man: Brooklyn's Finest 1 by Cody Ziglar, Julian Shaw Strange Tales 4 by Preeti Chhibber, Bailie Rosenlund Boom Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest 1 by Joey Esposito, Gavin Smith Dark Horse Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast 1 by Mike Mignola, Rachel Allen Everett, Michelle Madsen Dynamite Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmas Town 1 by Torunn Gronbekk, Edu Menna Image Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls Adventures 100 by Troy Little, David Avallone, Leonardo Ito OGN Countdown Pencil and Eraser: New Friends Rule Under York by Sylvain Runberg, Mirka Andolfo, Carmelo Zagaria, Piky Hamilton Banana Sioule Vol 3: X by Michael Sanlaville Sidekicks Vol 2: Thick as Thieves by Dan Santat Additional Reviews: Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Promise by Gene Luen Yang, GuriHiru Blue Book by James Tynion IV, Michael Avon Oeming Inhumans by Jenkins and Lee Universal Monsters: The Mummy Life of Chuck Vigil s2 News: Seven Best X-Men writers?, Sebastian Stan cast as Two-Face in The Batman II, Tangled live-action casting, Declan Shalvey, Stupid Discourse Trailers: third Doomsday teaser, Good Luck/Have Fun/Don't Die Comics Countdown (07 Jan 2026) Absolute Superman 15 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Absolute Batman – Ark-M Special 1 by Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri, Josh Hixson, Roman Stevens Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls Adventures 100 by Troy Little, David Avallone, Leonardo Ito Absolute Green Lantern 10 by Al Ewing, Sid Kotian, Prasad Rao Archie vs. Minor Threats 4 by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Timmy Heague, Scott Koblish, Hi-Fi Batman 5 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey Twilight Zone 3 by James Stokoe Inferno Girl Red Book Two 2 by Mat Groom, Erica D'Urso, Igor Monti Adventures of Superman: Book of El 5 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Scott Godlewski, Alex Guimaraes Cheshire and Cheetah Rob the Justice League 5 by Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott, Annette Kwok

Writer Scott Snyder joins the show to talk about Absolute Batman and his past few years at DC and beyond. Snyder discusses his initial uncertainty about Absolute, his journey to Absolute Batman, the power of fear, their approach to making the best story, collaborating with Nick Dragotta, his experimentation phase, the ethos of the book, finding a balance, creating a sense of urgency, the single issue form, the current environment, the Next Level books, his role as a hype man at DC, imposter syndrome, arc titles, what has him excited about 2026 in comics, and more.

What if Bruce Wayne didn't have the mansion, the money, or the butler? This week, we explore Absolute Batman, the flagship title of DC's new Absolute Universe. We analyze the kinetic art by Nick Dragotta, the blue-collar world-building by Scott Snyder, and of course—that axe. Join us as we decide if this rawer, rougher Batman is the future of the franchise or just another alternate timeline.   Want a legendary beard like a true geek? Live Bearded has you covered. And you can support 2 Geeks and a Microphone by visiting https://livebearded.com/2GEEKS.

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:10:08 - ComiXology Top 10 0:13:58 - News 0:21:08 - DC KO #3 (Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson and Xermánico & Javier Fernández) 0:48:57 - Action Comics #1094 (Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche)  1:03:31 - Green Lantern Corps #12 (LGY #115) (Morgan Hampton and Will Conrad, Jason Paz & Fernando Pasarin)  1:15:10 - Batman & Robin #29 (LGY #95) (Philip Kennedy Johnson and Fico Ossio) 1:24:43 - Wonder Woman Black & Gold 2026 Special #1 1:38:43 - PATRON'S PICK: DC KO Joker Vs Red Hood #1 (Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora)  1:50:44 - PATREON:  Gideon Falls #9  2:00:20 - Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz

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 who's still standing in 'Ultimate Endgame' #5, plus new covers & interior art for issue #2Ryan Stegman reveals he's done with X-Men, save for one last projectDC stacks Free Comic Book Day 2026 with Next Level debuts, Sonic crossover, and horror hitsSkybound and Hasbro announce Energon Universe Special 2026 for Free Comic Book DayRam V, Anand Radhakrishnan, and Evan Cagle sign massive global deal for new graphic novel series with Morgen'Baby Garfield' is here — and it's the cutest new comic you'll read all yearExclusive: 'Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees Artist's Edition' revealOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Absolute Superman #15 (Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra)Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts (2025) #4 (Various)Coplan:​​Ultimate Wolverine #13 (Chris Condon, Domenico Carbone, Bryan Valenza)Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 (Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri, Josh Hixson, etc.)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Coplan:  Ultimate Wolverine #13 (Chris Condon, Domenico Carbone, Bryan Valenza) Dave: Venom #253 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKCoplan: Alice Forever After #1 (Dan Panosian, Giorgio Spalletta)Dave: Pig Wife (Abbey Luck)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Space Ghost #7 (Michael Cho)Coplan: DC K.O. #3 (DWJ Variant)Interview: Jordan D. White - Venom Unleashed #15 uncut!Let's dig into our two poll questions. The first was:Jordan hinted that one moment in Death Spiral has been locked in since the very beginning of planning the event. What are you most excited to see when that moment arrives?A whopping 40% said they'd like to see a major MJ's symbiote relationship (30.8% said a big Eddie vs. Carnage throwdown). Given how strongly readers responded to the idea of Mary Jane's symbiote journey, what was it about pairing MJ with a symbiote that felt essential to Death Spiral, and how early did that relationship start shaping the story?AIPT: For the second poll, we asked:Jordan suggests MJ might be shifting from “anti-hero” to something else entirely. What do YOU think her 2026 role will look like?Over 50% of the answers said they want something they haven't even guessed yet (second place was a full street-level hero arc with 32%). Might they be on the right track? AIPT: Venom #253 is out now (January 7th), and with it's a whole new ballgame with AIM. Madame Masque is a character not often used, at least in the last decade. Might you have a favorite story she's kicked butt in?AIPT: And for our monthly gotcha question: What's a better TV show, Buddies or Friends?Onto fan questions:Spencer asks: What can you tell us about Torment?One more about Torment from Patrick: Was the name of Death Spiral's villain, Torment, inspired by the Todd McFarlane story, or is it a coincidence that the name has a history with Spider-Man?Ol' Monster-Face asks: Last time you got asked about taking the story in a space opera direction… What about a Wild West theme? "Death Spiral" does look like it could set up a classic "The Good The Bad And The Ugly" standoff…Barrett asks: With two big Spider / Symbiote events coming up very soon will the main ASM book and Venom books both be tie-ins for the foreseeable future?Anonomous asks: Will Dylan and Sleeper be an important role in Death Spiral? They are related to both Eddie and the Venom symbiote after all.Murphy asks: Did you look at any prior stories when writing the Rick Jones and Toxin bond? It reminds me of the relationship he had with Genis, especially when he went off the rails.Garlador asks: As a repository of host memories, Venom is uniquely aware of many characters current conflicted feelings - Peter, MJ, Eddie, Dylan, Flash, etc. That's been an off-limits locked box issue with MJ, but can we expect to see Venom share more of prior hosts' buried feelings with her soon, or is that too messy for now?RadiantBlue asks: Which Venom host is your favorite?Midnighter82 asks: Symbie, Spider-Man's symbiote companion in his galactic adventure, is he bound to a host or not? Jimmy has a food and calories question: So, what is it like for Mary Jane in her daily life? The symbiote probably weighs at least twice her weight and leaves a bunch of goop all over after fights, so presumably that would be lots more food than she would be used to having.Anonomous asks: Its kinda frustrating seeing VENOM everywhere and no Carnage. If you could would you tackle a carnageverse? Besides the Anne Lethal Protector universe, are there worlds where carnage is an anti-hero? Jeduwin asks: As a fan of Eventuality, how much is it kept in mind when you're writing Eddie Brock? Its existence seems like it shifts where Eddie's stories are headed, since all roads lead to the King in Black.Another Flash question from Symbiobro: In All-New Venom #10, we got to see a deep dive into both MJ's and the symbiotes relationship with Eddie, but Flash Thompson also played a big role in both these people's lives. Can we expect a similar delve into how he helped shape the symbiote into what it is today?

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:59 - ComiXology Top 10 0:14:03 - News 0:26:10 - Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 (Scott Snyder & Frank Tieri and Josh Hixson)  0:44:12 - Absolute Superman #15 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra)  1:07:14 - Batman #5 (LGY 933) (Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez) 1:24:21 - Absolute Green Lantern #10 (Al Ewing and Sid Kotian) 1:36:21 - Batgirl #15 (LGY #220) (Tate Brombal and Stephen Segovia) 1:45:21 - Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #6 (Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott)  1:56:46 - Poison Ivy #40 (G WIllow WIlson and Davide Gianfelice) 2:04:44 - JSA #15 (Jeff Lemire and Gavin Guidry) 2:13:46  - Adventures of Superman: The Book of Kal-El #5 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski) 2:21:57 - Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #2 (Gabriel Hardman)  2:33:00 - Best art, cover and books of the week. patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz

March 2026 Solicitations (Marvel, Dark Horse, Remaining) Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O.: Red Hood vs. Joker 1 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Dustin Nguyen, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Mark Morales, John Kalisz Flash 28 by Mark Waid, Christopher Cantwell, Vasco Georgiev, Matt Herms Superman 33 by Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Marvel Winter Break Special 2025 by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Nick Bradshaw, Rachelle Rosenberg Will of Doom 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Cafu, David Curiel Marvel Unlimited Strange Tales 2 by Preeti Chhibber, Bailie Rosenlund Dynamite Fire and Ice: Nekron 1 by Sara Frazetta, Geof Isherwood, Mal Lunde Gargoyles Winter Special 2025 by Greg Weisman, Nate Cosby, George Kambadais Red Sonja New Year's Special 2025 by Dan Panosian, Valeria Burzo, Valentina Pinto IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus 1 by Tom Waltz, Paul Allor, Sophie Campbell, Caleb Goellner, Erik Burnham, Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Luis Antonio Delgado Image Gray Lady 1 by Mike Benson, Adam Glass, Ken Lashley, Juan Fernandez, Guy Major Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika Black White and Pink Holiday Special by Mirka Andolfo, Satoshi Shiki, Zulema Scotto Lavina, Fabs Nocera, Alfredo Cardona, Lidia Bolognini OGN Countdown: Banana Sioule Vol 2 by Michael Sanlaville Haru Vol 2 and 3 by Joe Latham Additional Reviews: Black Hammer: Spiral City The Traitors celebrities A Ghost Story for Christmas Stranger Things s5.2 Anaconda A Man on the Inside s2 Haunted Hotel Bat-Fam News: Omninews, Avatar the Last Airbender animated movie direct to Paramount+, McKay leaving Avengers, Fallout reality show in development, Avatar casting Trailers: Avengers Doomsday teaser, The Beauty, Malcolm in the Middle Comics Countdown (24 Dec 2025): Absolute Wonder Woman 15 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Superman 14 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola Absolut Martian Manhunter 7 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Superman 33 by Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, Alejandro Sanchez Event Horizon: Dark Descent 4 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 6 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Luis Guerrero DC K.O.: Red Hood vs. the Joker 1 by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Dustin Nguyen, Mark Morales, John Kalisz Will of Doom 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Cafu, David Curiel Gargoyles Winter Special 2025 by Greg Weisman, Nate Cosby, George Kambadais Green Arrow 31 by Chris Condon, Montos, Adriano Lucas

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWSMarvel's 'Ultimate Endgame' Blind Bags went from collectible to straight-up lottery ticketScott Snyder reveals Jonah Hex on the way:But now to have it be like a load bearing book at DC, or a book that generates excitement and money for them in a way that allows us more creative latitude on other books, the things that it's engendered for Next Level—I can't wait for you to see these books. I mean, all of them are really creator forward. They're real big swings, Lobo and Deathstroke. They're big over the top epic books. Batwoman, real, real great swing by Greg Rucka and Dani. Zatanna really levels Zatanna up. Firestorm and Shadow of the Bat. I mean, there are just so many good ones. There really are. Legion of Superheroes and Jonah Hex and there's just a ton coming that we can't wait for you to see. And they're all passion projects. And a lot of that is born out of you guys supporting things that are riskier, that are different, that hopefully feel yours. And it's the best time I've ever had in superhero comics. I'm so, so grateful to you guys and so proud of what we're able to do right now at DC. So first, let me start this end of year thing by just saying thank you.Our Top Books of the Week:Dave:Punisher: Red Band #4 (Ben Percy, Julius Ohta)Escape #5 (Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna)Coplan:​​Ultimate Endgame #1 (Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf)Lost Fantasy #6 (Curt Pires, Maxi Dallo)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Coplan: Ultimate Endgame #1 (Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf)Dave: Ultimate Endgame #1 (Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKCoplan: Toxic Avenger Comics #6 (Matt Bors, Fred Harper)Dave: X-Men #23 (Jed MacKay, Tony Daniel)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #19 (Sara Pichelli Variant)Coplan: Twilight Zone #3 (James Stokoe Main)Interview: Andrew Joustra - Tales of TMNT #4 (out Mar 18, 2026, FOC Feb 9th)Recently he wrote the theatrical animated short Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 - Lost in New Jersey for Paramount and is currently writing the Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series for IDW Publishing.Andrew has dwelled in the sewer for a while now, having been the script & recording coordinator for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and currently working as the script supervisor for its sequel.1. Andrew's comics debutAndrew, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 marks your comic-writing debut and kicks off a three-issue arc. What did it feel like to finally see your name on a TMNT comic page after working in animation for so long?2. Transition from screen to pageYou've worked as Script Coordinator and Script Manager on Mutant Mayhem and its sequel—what muscles did you have to retrain (or unlearn) when shifting from screenwriting to writing comics?3. Working with Louie JoyceCan you talk about collaborating with Louie Joyce on this arc? How did your scripts leave room for visual storytelling, especially with action and emotion?4. Fugitoid's debut in TalesThis arc introduces Fugitoid into the Tales of the TMNT universe. What made him the right character to bring into this specific corner of TMNT, and what excites you most about using him in this format?5. Anti-AI themes and “Chrome Alone 2”Andrew, you recently wrote the animated short Chrome Alone 2, which has a clear anti-AI message. Without getting into anything off-limits, how important is it for you to sneak big ideas and values into genre storytelling?6. Franchise stewardshipWhat's exciting about Tales of the TMNT specifically as a space for experimentation and tone shifts within the brand?7. Entry point for new readersFor readers who might be jumping into Tales of the TMNT for the first time, what do you think makes this arc—between your voice, Louie's art, and Fugitoid's arrival—a great onboarding point?8. Fun / silly closer: Last one: If the Turtles were brutally honest, which one would give the worst notes on your script—and why would it definitely be Michelangelo?

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Aquaman 12 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus DC K.O.: Wonder Woman vs. Lobo 1 by Joelle Jones, Jason Howard, Cary Nord, Daniel Bayliss, Tamra Bonvillain Marvel End 2099 1 by Steve Orlando, Ibraim Roberson, Andrew Dalhouse Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow 36 by Nao Fuji ComiXology Devil's Luck: A Hailstone Story 1 by Rafael Scavone, Eduardo Ferigato Dark Horse Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man 1 by Mike Mignola, Jesse Lonergan IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 13 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Image Darkness 1 by Marc Silvestri, Ed Benes, Sal Regla, John Livesay, Batt, Arif Prianto Mad Cave Defenders of Earth: Dark Destiny 1 by Dan Didio, Alex Sanchez, Juancho! Our Soot-Stained Heart 1 by Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian, Ropemann Oni Shiver SuspenStories 2 1 by Ben Winters, Same Kivela, Michael Atiyeh George Northy, Dan McDaid, Michelle Madsen Melissa Flores, Leomacs, Inaki Azpiazu David Booher, Lukas Ketner, Nick Filardi OGN Countdown: Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures - The Training Sessions by Dave Scheidt, Andy Duggan, Daniel Jose Older, Dan Jackson New Adventures of Zootopia Vol 2: Better Zoogether Yojimbot Vol 2 by Sylvain Repos, Noiry Quincredible Vol 1: The Hero Within by Rodney Barnes, Selina Espiritu, Kelly Fitzpatrick Ballad of the Broken Heart by Stefano Cardoselli Cosmic Cadets Vol 2: Accused! by Ben Crane, Andy Alves, Priscilla Tramontano Additional Reviews: X-Factor Omnibus Vol 3 Totally Killer War Between Land and Sea ep 3 and 4 Amazing Digital Circus ep7 News: Superman/Spider-Man details, Event Horizon sequel by Christian Ward and Rob Carey, Omninews, Netflix adapting Torso with Zach Cregger, Diamond officially shutting down, Gaston solo movie Trailers: Supergirl, Lanterns teaser, Animal Farm, Street Fighter, Control: Resonant, SW: Fate of the Old Republic Comics Countdown (10 Dec 2025): Absolute Batman 15 by Scott Snyder, Jock, Frank Martin Assorted Crisis Events 7 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki, Jordie Bellaire Supergirl 8 by Sophie Campbell, Haining, Alex Guimaraes Our Soot-Stained Heart 1 by Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian, Ropemann Minor Arcana 12 by Jeff Lemire, Patricio Delpeche Ultimate Spider-Man 23 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, David Messina, Matt Wilson Geiger 19 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Action Comics 1093 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 13 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse Medieval 2 by Neil Kleid, Alex Cormack

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the GRAND FINALE of the Geoff Johnsaissance of DC Comics in the 2000s with the final chapter of the Geoff Johns FLASH Saga! Barry Allen awakes to a world that has changed. A meta-human war that threatens to end the world. Missing heroes. Urban myths of a murderous vigilante known as the Batman. And most notable among it all… Barry's mother, Nora Allen, is… alive? How did the world change? And what comes next? Find out… in FLASHPOINT! Covers FLASHPOINT (2011) #1-5, Flashpoint: Reverse Flash, Project: Superman #1-3 and Abin Sur: The Green Lantern #1-3 by Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins, Scott Snyder, Adam Schlagman, Andy Kubert, Joel Gomez, Gene Ha & Felipe Massafera Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:21:00 Book Club Begins 02:49:06 Break 02:51:13 Speed Force Mailbag 03:43:45 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Check out THE VOLNERABLE - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you've been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo'lnerability is something to be proud of! https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out when it drops December 16th! https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/ Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS'Superman/Spider-Man' #1 gets full creative team reveal and first cover lookMarvel's X-Men enter a dangerous new era as Shadows of Tomorrow' begins: March 2026 covers & launches revealedDarth Maul returns in a brutal new era, and Marvel's prequel series reveals his darkest plan yetMarvel's next huge event is already underway and Wolverine & Captain America hold the keys to ARMAGEDDONUltimate Universe shocker: Hickman opens up as Marvel debuts ‘Endgame' preview + 9 never-seen sketch coversDC Vertigo unveils first 2026 trailer—plus exclusive new Covers for March titlesThe Viltrumites are coming for Battle Beast in a blood-soaked new arc in March 2026Event Horizon is back from hell: Prequel sells out, sequel comic set 200 years laterWEBTOON just changed everything for creators: Massive 2026 overhaul announced!Skeletor just leveled up: Masters of the Universe becomes an ongoing series in 2026Our Top Books of the Week:Dave:Amazing Spider-Man #17 (Pepe Larraz, Joe Kelly)The End 2099 #1 (Steve Orlando, Ibraim Roberson)Alex:​​Absolute Batman #15 (Scott Snyder, Jock)Our Soot Stained Heart #1 (Joni Hägg, Stipan Morian)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex: Ultimate Wolverine #12 (Condon, Cappuccio)Dave: Absolute Batman #15 (Scott Snyder, Jock)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: The Power Fantasy #14 (Gillen, Wijngaard) & DIE: Loaded #2 (Gillen, Hans)Dave: Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #5 (W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Book of Revelation #3 (Ivan Shavrin but also Fabrizio De Tommaso)Alex: Nightwing #133 (Dustin Nguyen variant)Interview: Ben Percy talks The End Times and Punisher in 2026 (out in February)Origin of the Project:Last we spoke we talked a bit about The End Times, but now the project sees the revival of Stephen King's Bachman universe through Bad Hand Books, how'd that come to be?Expanding the Bachman Lore:Claudia Inez Bachman has always been a shadowy figure in King's mythos — how did it feel to help bring her to life as a writerly voice in her own right?Collaboration with Stephen King:What was the collaboration process like with King himself? Did you two discuss tone, continuity, or the meta-narrative of Bachman's legacy?Post-Apocalyptic Themes:You've described this world as “the world has ended and it's rebuilding.” What emotional or thematic space did you want to explore in that aftermath, compared to the usual “apocalypse in progress” stories?Social Commentary:The project examines misinformation and the role of local journalism — how do those themes mirror our current media landscape, and what kind of response are you hoping to evoke from readers?Physical vs. Digital Experience:With both a newspaper edition and a digital version available, what do you hope readers gain from physically holding this story in their hands versus reading it online?Continuing the Bachman Tradition:Bachman's work was often darker and more cynical than King's mainline fiction. Does The End Times lean into that same spirit of anger and disillusionment?(Fun / Silly Question):If The End Times really were the last surviving newspaper on Earth, what headline would you want your byline to appear under? (“Local Writer Saves Humanity”? “Coffee Shortage Ends Civilization”?

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:10:45 - ComiXology Top 10 0:13:20 - Supergirl Trailer 0:21:50 - DC KO: Wonder WOman Vs. Lobo #1 (Joelle Jones and Jason Howard & Cary Nord)  0:34:00 - Absolute Batman #15 (Scott Snyder and Jock)  0:54:07 - Action Comics #1093 (Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge)  1:08:33 - Green Lantern Corps #11 (LGY #114) (Morgan Hampton and Will Conrad, Max Dunbar & French Carlomagno)  1:20:19 - Batman & Robin #28 (LGY #94) (Philip Kennedy Johnson and Stephano Raffaele)  1:29:56 - Supergirl #8 (LGY #277) (Sophie Campbell and Haining)  1:35:42 - Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - A League for Justice #6 (Angy Diggle and Leandro Fernández)  1:46:11 - PATRON'S PICK: DC KO Knightfight #2 (Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora)  1:56:40 - PATREON:  Gideon Falls #7 2:09:17 - 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

Round One…FIGHT! In this episode, Joe and Matt take a seat ringside to tell the tale of the tape as the first round of Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson's DC K.O. event kicks off! Plus, the Nerds tape up their fists and take jabs at the tie-ins, including the Flash family chaos from Mark Waid […] The post DC K.O. Ringside Coverage Round One! | Superman, Batman: Knightfight, Justice League Unlimited & MORE! | Back Issue Comics Show #798 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Jace and Rocky return for another Comic Boom! / Comic Source DC Spotlight for the week of December 10, 2025, kicking off with holiday updates on gift guides, Fireside Chats, and year-end scheduling before diving into a varied slate of nine DC books. They start with Action Comics #1093, where the Silver Age tone, moral dilemmas, and standout Skylar Patridge art drive a strong Superboy-focused chapter; then move into Batman and Robin #28, a top-tier issue that deepens the Quiet Man mystery, expands the Ventriloquist twist, and showcases why Phillip Kennedy Johnson's run will be so missed. In DC KO, Aquaman #12 becomes the week's breakout as Jeremy Adams and John Timms push Arthur's power set to astonishing levels in a visually explosive Hawkman showdown. Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice #6 gets praise for world-building but mixed reactions for a rushed, multiversal conclusion, while Supergirl #8 lands as a quiet, emotional holiday detour centered on loneliness, legacy, and the Linda-robot twist. Scott Snyder and Jock's Absolute Batman #15 earns divided reactions—Rocky loving its monstrous Joker origin while Jace ranks it lowest out of personal preference—leading into the universally panned DC KO: Wonder Woman vs. Lobo, a structurally chaotic, inconsistently illustrated, rule-breaking oddity that squanders a marquee matchup. The guys close with Green Lantern Corps #11, a strong, character-rich chapter spotlighting Ellie, Jon Stewart, Equanar's origin, and the growing Corps-wide stakes, before wrapping with Children of the Round Table #4, a well-executed setup issue introducing each magical weapon, expanding the Camelot training mythology, and dropping a sharp political twist with Mordred influencing the U.S. presidency. As always, the episode ends with full rankings, collected-edition recommendations, and reminders to catch the video on Comic Boom! and the audio on The Comic Source podcast feed.

With the release of Absolute Batman #15 and the big reveal of Absolute Joker, we're excited to welcome artist Jockonto the show for the first time. We would consider this comic an event even without the gnarly origin story at its center. This is also a big reunion for the artist and his writer collaborator, Scott Snyder. They've been delivering killer Batman comics since The Black Mirror, and have already re-invented the Joker concept in The Batman Who Laughs. However, the Absolute Universe allows them to swing for the fences in a way that the main continuity never could. And, as you'll hear, this required a little recalibration from Jock. Thankfully, Jock grew up consuming some of the most radical comics on the planet, 2000 AD. These Mega-City One stories, often featuring the iconic Judge Dredd, shaped Jock's imagination and taught him the unique power of a visual narrative. They also revealed why we must never be too enamored of the characters and stories we adore. Conformity is abhorrent. Toys are meant to be broken because that's the direct result of good, continuous, serious play. If you keep them precious on the shelf, they get dusty and stiff. To understand characters like Batman and Judge Dredd, we must constantly redefine them, whittling them down to their defining characteristics. We discuss with Jock how he had to recalibrate his idea of Batman and Joker before taking on Absolute Batman #15. We talk about his new 2000 AD release, The Art of Judge Dredd by Jock. We examine how 2000 AD continues to influence his work, including Absolute Joker, and how he crafts certain two-page spreads in this comic. Absolute Batman #15 is out now from DC Comics. It's written by Scott Snyder, illustrated by Jock, colored by Frank Martin, and lettered by Clayton Cowles. You can continue this conversation with Jock by following him on Blue Skyand Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Are you ready to face the future? Look no further than 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Every week 2000 AD brings the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper and more! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD, and it'll arrive at your mailbox every week, and your first issue is free. You'll also receive the HUNDRED PAGE 2000 AD Christmas Special this December at no extra cost! Or, subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! This Winter, from IDW Publishing, the Heroes in a Half-Shell take on the King of the Monsters! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1 crashes into comic shops on November 12th. Written by Godzilla Kei-Sei Scribe Tim Seeley and illustrated by the brilliant Turtle artist behind the Nightwatcher series, as well as the Stranger Things/TMNT crossover, Fero Pe, this new series finally brings two of our favorite franchises together. How can this reptilian miracle be?  Long before the organization was corrupted by Shredder, the Foot Clan's original purpose was to save Japan from Kaiju! Now, in the present day, Godzilla and its fellow monsters have reappeared. Not only is the Foot not prepared to stop them…it would seem Shredder himself is behind the attacks! The Turtles are always crossing over into rad nerd realms, but this one might be the king crossover of them all.  Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Daniel Warren Johnson on Absolute Batman Annual Previously on CBCC: Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta on Absolute Batman Comic Book Film Club: 30 Days of Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 12/14 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Join Andrew Dunn and Chris Triebel as they discuss the first four episode of Stranger Things season 5! Then stick around for a review of Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta. Absolute Batman? More like Crapsolute Batman. Got 'im. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1 BUY SOME MERCH: https://the-media-lunch-break.creator-spring.com Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreak Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/TheMediaLunchBreak Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Instagram: @TheMediaLunchBreak Or email us at: TheMediaLunchBreak@gmail.com Listen to and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! The Media Lunch Break on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak Graphic art by: Melinda Filonuk - www.melgraphics.com www.etsy.com/shop/melgraphicscreations Eric Scotolati - https://twitter.com/ericscotolati

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

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWSDC just unlocked 35,000+ comics for millions of new readersJeff the Land Shark crashes into Hell's Kitchen, and Daredevil will never be the sameMarvel unleashes a new Guardians team, and they're more Dangerous Than Anything in SpaceDC RUSHES BACK TO PRESS: 'Absolute Batman' hits 10th printing as 'DC K.O.' tie-ins sell out!Top 50 comics of NovemberOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Fantastic Four #6 (Ryan North, Humberto Ramos)Duck Avenger (Nicolas Pothier, Luc “Batme” Collin) Chris:​​The Voice Said Kill #4 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)Briar: Night's Terror #1 (Chris Cantwell, Alex Lins)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: DC K.O.: Superman vs. Captain Atom #1 (Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Trish Mulvihill, Hi-Fi) Dave: Hulk Smash Everything #1 (Ryan North, Vincenzo Carratu)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Our Soot Stained Heart #1 (Joni Hagg, Stipan Morian)Dave: Absolute Batman #15 (Scott Snyder, Jock)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Batman #15 (Tyler Kirkham)Chris: It Killed Everyone But Me #4 (Josh Hixson Main Cover)Interview: Sam Humphries - New Avengers #7 out Dec 10One of my favorite parts of issue #6 is the way Clea bounces off the rest of the team — she's arrogant, dangerous, hilarious, and weirdly pragmatic. How important is Clea as a tone-setter for this team, and did you always intend for her to have this much presence, or did she just start taking over scenes once you started writing her?In issue #6 you've still got Carnage on the board, even though Eddie Brock: Carnage is wrapping up soon. You told me before you basically had to negotiate for every character. How are you keeping Carnage meaningfully involved long-term — not just as shock value, but as an actual team member — without breaking what Charles Soule did with him in his own corner?By issue #6, it feels like New Avengers is fully embracing chaos — you've got Bucky trying to lead a team of killers, liars, and literal monsters, while the line between heroism and survival keeps getting blurrier. How much of this book is about what it really means to be an Avenger when the ideals that title stands for just don't work anymore?We see Iron Apex actively working to bust out more members of the Kiluminati — Lord Britain and Rapunzel — while the team is still trying to figure out how to survive Evil Doctor Strange. How big is the Kiluminati conspiracy compared to what we've seen so far? Are we still at the “first wave,” or are you already building toward something closer to a war between their dark Illuminati and Bucky's crew?Guru Strange in issue #6 is… a lot. He's powerful, unhinged, and kind of grossly horny in a way that makes him instantly memorable. How did you find the voice for these twisted “duplicates”? Are you treating each Kiluminati member like a dark-mirror riff, or are you building them as full-on new villains with their own agendas beyond “evil version of X”?You've already said you wanted these New Avengers to feel like a Fast & Furious family — volatile, high-powered, kind of toxic, but ride-or-die when it counts. At this point in the story, do you see them actually becoming a “family,” or are they only ever going to be a barely-controlled disaster pointed at bigger disasters?The book's really leaning into sex and intimacy — especially with Black Widow and Winter Soldier in issue #6 — but it doesn't feel like empty heat. It feels messy and fragile and dangerous. Is Bucky/Nat the emotional core of this book going forward, and how hard are you planning to break them to test that core?Sensitivity coordinatorYou've talked about how continuity on this book is basically “Marvel Universe on steroids,” with characters being borrowed from multiple offices. Now that you're this deep — Hulk, Carnage, Clea, Bucky, etc. — what's the biggest creative win from that shared custody? Has any other office (or creator) dropped something in your lap that made you go, “Oh, that just unlocked the next arc”?Leadership in New Avengers feels like a losing battle — what would Cap say about Bucky's job so far as team leader?Extremely serious journalism question to close: If the New Avengers and the Kiluminati had to compete on a Bravo-style dating show where everyone is forced to live in one mansion and hook up or strategize, who (A) immediately starts sleeping with the enemy, (B) is secretly there just to stab someone, and (C) wins the whole thing without anyone realizing they were playing?

Phillip and Eric are back from their Thanksgiving hiatus to break down one of the hottest comics of the year, Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, one of the flagship titles of DC's Absolute line. They discuss Snyder's reimagining of billionaire Bruce Wayne as an angry and brutal middle-class engineer, the series influences from Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Year One, and Cynthia Erivo's tweets about black American culture.

Issue #730: Cuttin' Promos with Steve OrlandoDownload Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!It's a special episode this week as the boys are joined by comics superstar STEVE ORLANDO! As you know, his healthy Scarlet Witch run has been a favorite on the podcast, so there's lots of Wanda talk this week. Additionally, Steve cuts a promo on his upcoming DC x AEW series, which inevitably opens up a can of wrestling worms. Let's stomp a mudhole in the show this week, jabronis!Comics talked this week: Exceptional X-Men #1-12, Devil on My Shoulder #1, DC's I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus, DC KO #1-2, Justice League Unlimited #13, and Black Magick #1-16.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

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

Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:38 - ComiXology Top 10 0:14:51 - DC KO #2 (Scott Snyder & Joshua Williamson and Javier Fernández & Xermanico)  0:33:39 - Absolute Batman #14 (Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta) 0:50:10 - Absolute Wonder Woman #14 (Kelly Thompson and Matías Bergara) 1:02:33 - Detective Comics #1103 (Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin)  1:12:57 - Superman #32 (#875 LGY) (Joshua Williamson and Eddie Barrows) 1:22:00 - Green Lantern #29 (LGY #596) (Jeremy Adams and Carmine Di Giandomenico) 1:29:33 - The Flash #27 {LGY #827) (Christopher Cantwell & Mark Waid and Vasco Georgiev) 1:40:58 - Justice League Unlimited #13 (Mark Waid and Dan Mora)  1:49:48 - Batman / Green Arrow / Question: Arcadia #1 (Gabriel Hardman) 2:01:07 - Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #4 (Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott) 2:12:40 - JSA #13 (Jeff Lemire and Gavin Guidry) 2:25:30 - Adventures of Superman: The Book of Kal-El #3 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski) 2:37:51 - PATREON: Batman and the Outsiders #29 2:53:44 - 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 on Fantastic Forum, we're diving into two massive premieres from the worlds of comics and horror! First up is DC KO #1 from writer Scott Snyder and artists Javi Fernandez and Xermanico, a bombastic new series that throws the DC Universe into a no-holds-barred fight night full of chaos, color, and cracked knuckles. Then we turn to It: Welcome to Derry, the chilling new HBO Max series that expands the terrifying mythology of Stephen King's It, showing the sinister small-town origins of everyone's favorite nightmare clown. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe – www.youtube.com/fantasticforum Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #DCKO #WelcomeToDerry #DC #HBOMax #NewComicBookDay

Toward the end of our last conversation with Grant Morrison, they mentioned how they would soon be returning to comics, writing a new Batman story. We were ecstatic to hear, but we could not have possibly imagined that the new Batman story would actually be a DC/Marvel Comics crossover featuring the Hollywood darling Deadpool. Even better, it's a reunion between Morrison and his Klaus collaborator, Dan Mora, which also features numerous backup stories by other rad creators, including Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Amanda Conner, G. Willow Wilson, and Denys Cowan. The comic is possibly the most surprising book of the year, but not as surprising as Morrison's willingness to return to the show for an in-depth discussion all about it. You're in for another treat, friends. Our Grant Morrison Batman/Deadpool conversation is full-spoilers. You must read the comic before pressing play. If you read the book quickly, as our Brad did the first time, you'll probably miss a great deal. The comic is crammed with Easter eggs and winks, many of which we eventually caught, and a few others we did not until Grant Morrison pointed them out to us. Dan Mora and Grant Morrison's Batman/Deadpool is very different from Greg Capullo and Zeb Wells' Deadpool/Batman, which Marvel ran point on a few weeks ago. It's a fun adventure, but it's also a story commenting on comics, crossovers, and the writer/reader's relationship with the fourth wall. Initially, the team-up between Batman and Deadpool felt a little cynical, and/or capitalistic - and it's still that! However, given Grant Morrison's relationship with Animal Man and smashing the fourth wall, Deadpool is kind of the perfect character for them. Batman/Deadpool also allows Grant Morrison to right a wrong that occurred in the pages of...well, read the comic first, will ya? Dear listeners, welcome to Grant Morrisoin's Revenge! We get into it with The Writer, discussing their initial idea for the crossover, their evolving relationship with the fourth wall, and what they hope for future DC and Marvel crossovers. Batman/Deadpool #1 is out now from DC Comics. “The Cosmic Kiss Caper” is written by Grant Morrison, illustrated by Dan Mora, colored by Alejandro Sánchez, and lettered by Todd Klein. If you wish to continue this conversation with Morrison, follow them on their Website, Substack, Instagram, and Bluesky. This Week's Sponsors This November, Event Horizon: Dark Descent, the terrifying comic book prequel series to the classic, 90s, hellraising sci-fi film, reaches its epic third issue, and if you always wanted to know the gory details about exactly what went down when the Event Horizon crew were transported to hell, this is the issue you cannot miss. From writer Christian Ward and artist Tristan Jones, Event Horizon: Dark Descent #3 lands in comic book shops on November 12th courtesy of IDW Publishing, with a killer cover by Jeffrey Alan Love and a variant cover by Chris Burnham. "The dead have appeared to me — and there is something else loose upon the ship. If you can hear me, it may be too late for you. LIBERA TE TUTEMET EX INFERIS!" Are you ready to face the future? Look no further than 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Every week 2000 AD brings the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper and more! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD, and it'll arrive at your mailbox every week, and your first issue is free. You'll also receive the HUNDRED PAGE 2000 AD Christmas Special this December at no extra cost! Or, subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Grant Morrison on All-Star Superman Live at New York Comic Con: The Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

On this week's episode, the guys kick things off by diving into some exciting news regarding the highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved video game series Mass Effect, which is set to be released on Prime Video. This adaptation has generated a significant amount of buzz among fans of the franchise, as they eagerly await how the intricate narratives and rich character development of the games will be translated to the screen. Joe expresses his enthusiasm for the project, discussing the potential challenges and opportunities that come with adapting such a complex universe, particularly the need to capture the essence of iconic characters like Commander Shepard and the various alien races that populate the galaxy. Following this engaging conversation, Joe shares his experiences with a new game he recently started playing, the charming cat adventure game Stray. He describes the immersive gameplay that allows players to navigate a dystopian world from the perspective of a stray cat, highlighting the game's stunning visuals and the emotional depth of its storytelling. Joe elaborates on the unique mechanics that set Stray apart from other titles, such as the ability to interact with the environment in a distinctly feline manner, and how this adds a layer of creativity to the gameplay experience. As the discussion progresses, Cody takes the opportunity to bring up some intriguing news about another adaptation, this time focusing on the comic book series Wytches, created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Jock. He delves into the dark and atmospheric themes of the comic, which explores the concept of fear and the monsters that dwell within human psyche. Cody shares his thoughts on how the adaptation could potentially capture the haunting visuals and chilling narrative that made the original comic so compelling, and he speculates about the creative direction the production team might take. Shifting gears, Joe then tells Cody about several new shows he has been watching over the past week, starting with the animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch available on Netflix. He discusses the show's gripping plot that revolves around espionage and covert operations, and how it builds upon the lore established in the popular video game franchise. Joe highlights the impressive voice acting and animation quality, which enhance the overall viewing experience, and he reflects on how the series manages to stay true to the source material while also introducing fresh elements. Finally, Joe continues his watchlist by mentioning the new season of The Witcher, a series that has captivated audiences with its blend of fantasy, adventure, and complex character arcs. He shares his excitement about the latest developments in the storyline and how the characters evolve throughout the season. Joe discusses the show's ability to weave intricate plots and rich world-building, making it a standout in the fantasy genre. He expresses his anticipation for future episodes and the potential twists that could arise in the ongoing saga of Geralt of Rivia. Through their engaging discussions, the guys provide an entertaining and insightful look into the latest in adaptations and gaming, appealing to fans across multiple mediums.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

Because that's the way the Superman crumbles. Welcome back to This Month in Superman—the show where we break down the best Superman comics on the stands and tell you what actually cooks.This episode: • Superman #31 (Joshua Williamson, art by Eddy Barrows & Eber Ferreira) — a DCKO tie-in that adds character and lore (Apokolips “heart,” Superboy-Prime's meta sting, strong Lois Lane beats at the Fortress). • Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3 (DC Black Label, by the Ice Cream Man team W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran) — Superman de-aged, Shazam team-up, Toyman & Doctor Sivana hijinks, big Batman/Superman trust moment, Silver-Age whimsy with modern heart. • DC K.O. #1 (Scott Snyder & co.) — a surprise: hopeful Superman thrown into a tournament built to crown King Alpha against Darkseid's King Omega. Wild roster choices, Booster Gold revelations, and the question: Who can actually beat Darkseid?We also talk the James Gunn Superman DNA quietly seeping into current books, Lois & Clark as the ultimate co-op, and why Spectrum reads like “All-Star energy meets Black Label weirdness.”Chapters:00:00 Cold Open – Why these 3 issues cook00:42 Frank's Pick: Superman #31 (DCKO tie-in that matters)05:28 Lois at the Fortress — reporting vs. Jor-El's program07:53 Tim's Pick: Kryptonite Spectrum #3 (kid Clark, Shazam, Toyman/Sivana)10:18 Batman's “my best guess” — trust/tactics12:45 Black Label primer & Ice Cream Man shout14:33 Vactor's Pick: DC K.O. #1 (hope vs. King Omega Darkseid)18:35 Can anyone out-scale Darkseid's power?22:30 Roster talk: Super-Family, Jaro/Starro, Barda, Lobo, Swamp Thing28:03 Booster Gold twist & where this could go31:20 Scott Snyder's craft pod/Substack (behind-the-scenes)33:50 Beer With Geeks plug + Frank's Beatles TikTok35:26 Wrap — October's must-reads & what's nextListen next / support• ‪@BeerwithGeeks‬ (Tim & Frank): great geek talk on Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, more.• Frank on TikTok —   / frankramblings   elite Beatles micro-docs.• Subscribe for monthly Superman breakdowns + Super-Family highlights.New Comic Book Releases:Oct 1 -Absolute Superman #12Adventures of Superman – The Book of El #2Oct 8 -SUPERMAN: THE KRYPTONITE SPECTRUM #3DC K.O. #1Oct 15 - BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #44Oct 22 - SUPERMAN #31SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #6 JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #12Oct 29 -ACTION COMICS #1091Superman Red & Blue 2025 Special #1Honorable mentions:SUPERGIRL #6KRYPTO: THE LAST DOG OF KRYPTON #5JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #5BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT – A LEAGUE FOR JUSTICE #4JUSTICE LEAGUE RED #3NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #4Titans #28Flash #26

There's zero doubt, Absolute Batman Annual #1 will be one of the year's most talked-about comics. Featuring three stories by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer, James Harren, Dave Stewart, Meredith McClaren, and Clayton Cowles, this hefty comic centers on the early Absolute Universe adventures of Bruce Wayne, revealing how that chonky Batmobile came to be, and just how Black Mask's party animals first encountered the Dark Knight. We read the comic a couple of weeks back, and the instant we flipped that last page, we were compelled to get Daniel Warren Johnson into a Zoom room. Thankfully, he obliged. Johnson's untitled story makes up the bulk of the Absolute Batman Annual. It propels Absolute Batman against a white supremacist horde, showcasing some of the most brutal action from the ongoing series so far, while doing so in a way that questions that violence's effectiveness. As Daniel Warren Johnson has showcased in other comics like Murder Falcon, Do a Powerbomb!, and his recent run on Transformers, badass, jaw-dropping visuals are only half his might as a creator. DWJ breaks hearts as often as he breaks bones. “It's in my blood and it's boiling, and I have to get it out.” In an exclusive conversation with Comic Book Couples Counseling, Johnson explains how his tale in the Absolute Batman Annual came to pass. We discuss his reluctance to contribute to the world so expertly crafted by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, and how one single image eventually caused him to put everything he had into this character and universe. Daniel Warren Johnson tells us why supplying only compelling, catastrophic action isn't enough for him as a storyteller. He requires more than an exclamation point to climax his stories. He needs a question. Absolute Batman Annual is now available from DC Comics. Make sure you're following Daniel Warren Johnson on Blue Sky, Instagram, and his Website. This Week's Sponsors Judge Dredd Megazine turns thirty-five years old this October, and it'll be celebrating with a very special issue perfect for first-time readers! Featuring the return of the critically acclaimed series Dreadnoughts and Megalopolis, this 100-page issue is a brilliant way to jump into the crazy world of 2000 AD. You'll also find incredible new stories featuring Judge Dredd, Judge Anderson, and much more inside! Get a print subscription to the Megazine and it'll arrive through your American mailbox every month – or get a combi subscription and receive 2000 AD each week as well! If you subscribe digitally, you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Launching this October, it's the latest entry in IDW Publishing's Kei-Sei line of Godzilla comics: Starship Godzilla, a cosmic adventure. It's written by award-winning scribe Chris Gooch (of In Utero fame) and illustrated by inventive artist Oliver Ono (I mean, come on, did you read their Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp? Insta-Classic). The Kai-Sei Era is the only ongoing Godzilla story of its kind, crafted for comics readers who have never bought a Godzilla book and Godzilla fans who have never read a comic. Starship Godzilla #1 is out now wherever rad comic books are sold. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously On CBCC: Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now or Never Comics Previously On CBCC: Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo on The Moon is Following Us Previously On CBCC: Daniel Warren Johnson on Transformers Previously On CBCC: Daniel Warren Johnson on Do a Powerbomb! Previously On CBCC: Daniel Warren Johnson on Beta Ray Bill Previously On CBCC: Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta on Absolute Batman The Comics Crossover Event with The Short Box, Oblivion Bar, Off Panel, and CBCC Watch The Harvey Awards on Popverse 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.