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DC and Image July 2025 Solicits Comic Reviews DC Summer of Superman Special 1 by Mark Waid, Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Jorge Jimenez, Belen Ortega, Dan Mora Marvel Godzilla vs. Hulk 1 by Gerry Duggan, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Daniele Orlandini, Federico Blee Superior Avengers 1 by Steve Foxe, Luca Maresca, Kyle Hotz, Mattia Iacono Web of Venomverse: Fresh Brains 1 by Mat Groom, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg; Erica Schultz, Dylan Burnett, Jim Campbell; David Dastmalchian, Juan Jose Ryp, Yen Nitro; Mat Groom, Chris Allen, Matt Milla; Chris Eliopoulos Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 47 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dynamite Giant-Size Wacky Races 1 by Ivan Cohen, Mariano Benetiz Chapo, Nick Caponi Red Sonja vs Army of Darkness 1 by Tim Seeley, Jim Terry, Carlos Badilla Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Spirit 1 by Leonardo Romero, Cris Peter Moonshine Bigfoot 1 by Mike Marlow, Steve Ellis, Zach Howard, Nelson Daniel Mad Cave Buried Long Long Ago 1 by Anthony Cleveland, Alex Cormack OGN Countdown Freak by Matt Lesniewski ZomCom'ics by Emi Mena Garrucho Night Eaters Vol 3: Their Kingdom Come by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda Curse of Monte Cristo by David Dabel, Carlton Holder, Rodrigo Catraca, David Lentz I Hated You in High School by Kathleen Gros Parachute Kids Vol 2: Outsider Kids by Betty Tang Hey, Mary by Andrew Wheeler, Rye Hickman Inked by Karen Wasson, Jake Minton Additional Reviews: Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky Daredevil: Born Again s1 finale Doctor Who ep2 Gaslight District pilot Bandette vol 3 and 4 by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover Free Planet Advance Review News: Sam Neil cast in next Godzilla x Kong movie, Dan Jurgens superman one-shot, new Star War, Visions s3 release date, Sandman s2 release date, Morrison returns to Batman, Darth Maul television series announced Trailers: Fantastic Four, Sandman s2, Poker Face s2 Comics Countdown (16 April 2025): Absolute Flash 2 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Summer of Superman Special 1 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Slott, Mark Waid, Jorge Jimenez, Belen Ortega, Dan Mora Redcoat 11 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Wonder Woman 20 by Tom King, Guillem March Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 8 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Nightwing 125 by Dan Watters, Francesco Francavilla Rogue Sun 26 by Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton, Abel, Bruno Frenda, Natalia Marques Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums 2 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Detective Comics 1096 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janin, Norm Rapmund Zatanna 3 by Jamal Campbell
A year ago, Scott Morse found himself adrift, severed from a stable income and a defined creative path. Panic was an option. So was fear. Instead, he chose collaboration and creation. This Ink Runs Cold: Short Stories from the Space-Crime Continuum smashes two of his favorite genres between its pages. It's an anthology of one-page pulp stories written by 89 different writers, all drawn by Scott Morse and colored by José Villarrubia. Many of these writers are seasoned comic veterans, animators, and filmmakers. The table of contents includes Mike Allred, Brian Michael Bendis, Jorge Gutierrez, Derek Kirk Kim, Dave McKean, Fábio Moon, Scott Mosier, Eric Powell, Stan Sakai, and on and on and on. Even better, for our purposes anyway, This Ink Runs Cold includes numerous comic book newcomers, including us - Brad and Lisa Gullickson! As of this writing, This Ink Runs Cold has one week left on Kickstarter. Scott Morse and Allen Spiegel Fine Arts offer two editions: the Full-Color version featuring José Villarrubia's wizardry and the limited Black and White Noir version, showcasing Scott Morse's beautiful brushwork. Having knocked out some stretch goals, those backing the Bookplate and Noir/1-2 Punch tiers will get an extra book, The Brush-Offs. This is a 24-page bonus book featuring unused art, abandoned pages, scripts, an alternate prologue/epilogue, and an analysis of this unique writer/artist collaboration. We're beyond honored to contribute one page to This Ink Runs Cold; we're practically in disbelief. Today's podcast is the first time we have featured a story we helped create, and it's an incredibly emotional experience. We're grateful to Scott Morse for coming on the show, explaining how This Ink Runs Cold grew from a mini-devastation, and why this intense injection of collaboration reinvigorated him. We also had the opportunity to explain what our short story "The ADHD P.I." means to us and how it helped us process some anxiety and self-loathing. Working with one page was ridiculously challenging, and what's most exciting is seeing how 88 other writers tackled that challenge and used that finite space in infinite ways. We also start this week's episode with our recent trip to WonderCon and an LAX nightmare we will never forget. If you're here only for the Scott Morse chatter, we won't begrudge you for skipping ahead, but you'll miss out on another outlandish story. This Week's Sponsors: You wake in a hospital bed. Your hand feels heavy, there's a ringing pain in your head. Machine parts have replaced what could not be repaired with flesh. Did the doctors save you, or strip you of your humanity? This is the question facing Adam in Futility Shapes, a one-shot comic live on Kickstarter now! Created by Edward Kane and Dave Fowler. Futility Shapes is a weird blend of The Terminator, The Machinist, and Mass Effect. What shapes you? Visit EdwardKane.net (spell out the name for ease) We're also sponsored by the sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Plus, the Beyond the Cape Podcast. If you enjoy Comic Book Couples Counseling, you'd undoubtedly enjoy their show. Beyond the Cape is a laid-back talk show in which every episode highlights their love of this beautiful comic book medium, their personal journey with it, and the respective artists they feature on each podcast. This June will mark their second anniversary, which we certainly recognize as a massive accomplishment. So, follow them on Instagram @BeyondTheCapePodcast and Spotify with The Uncensored Nerds Network. Other Relevant Links: Patreon Exclusive: Read The ADHD PI Script Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 4/13 at 5:00 PM for Robert Altman's Popeye, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. 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.
With Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums, Stan Sakai enters his forty-first year as the rabbit ronin's chronicler. Each decade represents about a year in the title character's life, which you can track if you're paying attention to the seasons surrounding Usagi's adventures. If you're paying even closer attention, you can map his footsteps across sixteenth-century Japan and anticipate his next conflict or reunion, but don't worry if you lack such concentration. As you'll hear in today's episode, Sakai certainly does not. Usagi Yojimbo Ten Thousand Plums begins with a fox spirit and her daughter struggling to survive. Sickness has taken the child, and the mother seeks help from a nearby village. They reject her despite having access to the Shogun's prized plum orchard and the healing umeboshi (pickled plums) it produces. By the time Usagi, his cousin Yukichi, and the bounty hunter Gen arrive, fury has rained down upon the town, creating a dangerous suspicion of outsiders. With Ten Thousand Plums, Stan Sakai continues to explore the themes of deceptive appearances, selflessness, and selfishness, which he thoroughly dug into with the previous Usagi Yojimbo storyline, The Crow. We chat with Sakai about this current preoccupation, how it challenges Usagi and Yukichi, and where it could lead the cousins. No major spoilers lie within our conversation, but Stan Sakai does tease a few things that will undoubtedly spark intense curiosity for longtime Usagi Yojimbo readers. The Sword of Narukami is in play. Could another famous sword re-appear, too? Following Ten Thousand Plums' first three issues, a new story entitled "Tabo" should prove to be Stan Sakai's most personal comic yet. It was written shortly after his younger brother Kenneth passed away, and Sakai kindly expands on what this tale means for him and his family. You'll hear how "Tabo" places Usagi and Yukichi on a pilgrimage in search of the miraculous goddess called "The Mother," forcing Usagi to confront his skepticism in ways he never has before. The first issue of Usagi Yojimbo Ten Thousand Plums is now available from Dark Horse Comics and Dogu Publishing. The second issue will arrive on April 16th, and we have an exclusive preview of its first five pages on the Comic Book Couples Counseling website. Make sure to keep up to date on all things Usagi Yojimbo by visiting Stan Sakai's website and Instagram. This week's episode is sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. We're also sponsored by the Beyond the Cape Podcast. If you enjoy Comic Book Couples Counseling, you'd undoubtedly enjoy their show. Beyond the Cape is a laid-back talk show in which every episode highlights their love of this beautiful comic book medium, their personal journey with it, and the respective artists they feature on each podcast. This June will mark their second anniversary, which we certainly recognize as a massive accomplishment. So, follow them on Instagram @BeyondTheCapePodcast and Spotify with The Uncensored Nerds Network. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Stan Sakai on CBCC: Samurai Rabbit Stan Sakai and Julie Sakai on CBCC: Ice and Snow This Ink Runs Cold Kickstarter Support Your Local Comic Shop - Episode 2 - Now Or Never (San Diego, CA) 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.
Fecha de Grabación: Sábado 15 de marzo de 2025. Algunos temas comentados: Nuestro amigo Alberto. Mejores regalos o autoregalos de cumpleaños.Una de piratas... ¿De qué va "Tales of the Black Freighter" de Watchmen? Comics recoloreados Matt Fraction y Jorge Jiménez se harán cargo de la serie de Batman.Artistas de Batman de mayor tenura en la serie.Infamous Iron Man, Glenn Fabry ¡...y mucho más! Comentario de la Comicteca: Whiteout, novela gráfica escrita por Greg Rucka e ilustrada por Steve Lieber. (Oni Press) 47 Ronin, novela gráfica escrita por Mike Richardson e ilustrada por Stan Sakai, color de Lovern Kindzierski, rotulado de Tom Orzechowski y Lois Buhalis y con Kazuo Koike como consultor (Dark Horse Comics) Mage: serie escrita e ilustrada por Matt Wagner, con color digital de Jeromy Cox y James Rochelle (Comico/Image Comics.). Pueden escuchar el podcast en uno de estos reproductores: Descarga directa MP3 (Botón derecho del mouse y "guardar enlace como"). Peso: 124.8 MB; Calidad: 128 Kbps. El episodio tiene una duración de 2:16:21 y la canción de cierre es "Light Years", de Pearl Jam. Además de contactarnos en nuestras redes sociales (justo ahora sólo Bluesky), también puedes interactuar con nosotros en nuestro servidor de Discord, donde una pequeña comunidad comparte recomendaciones, arte, ofertas, memes y más, y la conversación gira alrededor de muchos temas además de los cómics. ¡Únete a nuestro servidor en Discord! También puedes encontrar nuestro podcast en los siguientes agregadores y servicios especializados: Comicverso en Spotify Comicverso en iVoox Comicverso en Apple Podcasts Comicverso en Amazon Music Comicverso en Archive.org Comicverso en I Heart Radio Comicverso en Overcast.fm Comicverso en Pocket Casts Comicverso en RadioPublic Comicverso en CastBox.fm Deja tus comentarios o escríbenos directamente a comicverso@gmail.com
Comic Reviews: DC Secret Six 1 by Nicole Maines, Stephen Segovia, Rain Beredo Teen Titans Go 1 by Sholly Fisch, Dario Brizuela, Franco Riesco Marvel Doctor Strange of Asgard 1 by Derek Landy, Carlos Magno, Espen Grundetjern Star Wars: Jedi Knights 1 by Marc Guggenheim, Madibek Musabekov, Luis Guerrero Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood 1 by Mat Groom, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg; Greg Pak, Alan Robinson, Yen Nitro; Jordan Morris, Sumit Kumar, Dee Cunniffe; Mat Groom, Federico Vicentini, Matt Milla; Chris Eliopoulos What If…Mickey and Friends Became the Avengers 1 by Steve Behling, Luca Barbieri, Alessandro Pastrovicchio, Lucio Ruvidotti Marvel Unlimited Beastly Buddies 9 by Steve Foxe, Armand Bodnar, K.J. Diaz Dark Horse Sister Imperator 1 by Corinna Bechko, Puste, Thiago Rocha, Tobias Forge Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Dynamite Darkwing Duck Vol Two 1 by Daniel Kibblesmith, Ted Brandt, Ro Stein, Dearbhla Kelly Herculoids 1 by Tom Sniegoski, Craig Rousseau, Omi Remalante Jr. IDW Mothra: Queen of Monsters 1 by Sophie Campbell, Matt Frank Image Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch 1 by Juni Ba Mad Cave Blade Forger 1 by Inaki Miranda, Roy Miranda, Eva de la Cruz OGN Countdown Star Wars Hyperspace Stories Qui-Gon by George Mann, Andrea Mutti, Gigi Baldassini, Vladimir Popov Cloud Puppy Vol 2: Game On by Kelly Leigh Miller Speak Up Santiago (A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel) by Julio Anta, Gabi Mendez Nat a Chance by Maria Scrivan Legend of Korra: The Mystery of Penquan Island by Kiku Hughes, Alex Monik, Diana Sousa Strange Bedfellows by Ariel Slamet Ries I Survived the Great Molasses Flood 1919 by Lauren Tarshis, Karen De la Vega Kirby's Lessons For Falling in Love by Laura Gao You Belong Here by Sara Phoebe Miller, Morgan Beem Harley Quinn's Bud & Lou: Trouble Times Two by Ben Hed A Song For You and I by K. O'Neil Additional Reviews: Daredevil: Born Again Mickey 17 Shadow of Kyoshi Monkey News: George Lowe (voice of Space Ghost) has passed away, Sales Top 50 February, new Runaways mini, BRZRKR movie directed by Justin Lin, Kevin Smith Archie book Comics Countdown (05 March 2025): Nice House By The Sea 6 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire Two-Face 4 by Christian Ward, Fabio Veras, Ivan Plascencia Batgirl 5 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Wayne Faucher, Mike Spicer Hyde Street 4 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson Wynd: Power of the Blood 3 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas Ultimates 10 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Space Ghost 10 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, Andrew Dalhouse Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Tin Can Society 6 by Peter Warren, Francesco Mobili, Chris Chuckry Immortal Thor 21 by Al Ewing, Jan Bazaldua, Matt Hollingsworth
Zach is joined by the host of the I Read Comic Books podcast, Mike Rapin to discuss the much heralded, deeply beloved stories of a ronin Samurai rabbit: Usagi Yojimbo!Delving into several of the original stories from the 1980s, Zach and Mike talk the history of the comics beginnings, gush over Sakai's brilliant work and talk about why the series has stood the test of time for over 40 years.---------------------------------------------------Want to hear more from Mike? Check out I Read Comic Books!And go here to see the amazing IRCB 10th anniversary Zine titled: Totally Not A Cult: An Anthology Art Zine curated by IRCB---------------------------------------------------Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify!---------------------------------------------------Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected! https://www.patreon.com/tctwl---------------------------------------------------Listen to my other podcast!TFD: NerdcastAnd I am also part of the team over at...I Read Comic Books!---------------------------------------------------Want to try out all the sweet gigs over on Fiverr.com? Click on the link below and sign up!https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=323533&brand=fiverrcpa---------------------------------------------------Follow on Instagram!The Comics That We LoveFollow on Tiktok!The Comics that We LoveFollow on Twitter!@Z_Irish_Red
Jan 2025 Solicits (Marvel, IDW, Dark Horse, Others) Longbox of Horror 2024 Part 4: The Mangler Comic Reviews: DC o All In § Detective Comics 1090 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janin § Green Arrow 17 (350) by Joshua Williamson, Amancay Nahuelpan, Romulo Fajardo Jr.; Chris Condon, Montos, Adriano Lucas § Harley Quinn 44 by Elliott Kalan, Mindy Lee, Triona Farrell § Nightwing 119 by Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini o Absolute Wonder Woman 1 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire o DC Horror Presents 1 by David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, Cat Staggs, Romulo Fajardo Jr.; Boulet Brothers, Butch Mapa, Kristian Rossi o Green Lantern Dark 1 by Tate Brombal, Werther Dell'Edera, Giovanna Niro Marvel o Alien Romulus 1 by Zac Thompson, Daniel Picciotto, Yen Nitro o Iron Man 1 by Spencer Ackerman, Julius Ohta, Alex Sinclair o Marvel Unlimited § Beastly Buddies 2 by Steve Foxe, Armand Bodnar, KJ Diaz Dark Horse o Headless Horseman Halloween Special by David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, Sara Stella Scalia, Mauro; Ben Stenbeck, Matt Smith; Lukas Ketner, Eryk Donovan; James Asmus, Chris Panda; Jay Martin o Space Usagi: White Star Rising 1 by Stan Sakai, Emi Fujii Dynamite o Powerpuff Girls Halloween Special by Amanda Diebert, Cat Staggs IDW o Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre 1 by Tom Scioli Image o Feeding 1 by David Booher, Drew Zucker, Vittorio Astone o Nullhunter 1 by Michael Walsh, Gustaffo Vargas o Sacred Damned (Horizon Experiment) 1 by Sabir Pirzada, Michael Walsh, Toni Marie Griffin o Voices In My Head 1 by Joe Pruett, Andrew Robinson, Phil Hester, Bruce McCorkindale, Juan Doe, Michael Gaydos, Bil Ruth, Guy Major Mad Cave o Hour of the Wolf 1 by Mark London, Danilo Beyruth, Fabi Marques ComiXology o Groupies by Helen Mullane, Tula Lotay OGN Countdown o Sublime: $5 at the Door by Ryan Cady, Audrey Mok, Alex Diotti, Hayden Sherman, Logan Faerber, Bill Masuku, Robert Ahmad, Julianne Griepp o Sweetness Between Us by Sarah Winifred Searle o Neo Pets: The Omelette Fairie by Rebecca Mix, Heather Burns o Medusa by Tony Parker, Tamra Bonvillain o Thief of the Heights by Son M, Robin Yao o Star Trek Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way by Ryan North, Chris Fenoglio o Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen o Dracula Book 1: The Impaler by Matt Wagner, Kelley Jones, Jose Villarrubia o Cooking with Monsters vol 2: Harm-to-Table by Jordan Alsaqa, Vivian Truong o Swing by Audrey Meeker, Sarah Davidson o Sidekicks by Dan Santat o My Time Machine by Carol Lay Additional Reviews: Agatha ep7 Crossing Over Express Spencer and Locke Sweetpea Venom 3 News: Capullo controversy, Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, Wonka 2 greenlit, OGN by Hickman/Del Mondo, s3 of Good Omens now a 90-minute movie, Kelly Williams gofundme, new Fear Street movie announced, Jumanji sequel Trailers: That Christmas Comics Countdown (23 October 2024): 1. Absolute Wonder Woman 1 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire 2. Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre 1 by Tom Scioli 3. Superman 19 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez 4. Green Lantern Dark 1 by Tate Brombal, Werther Dell'Edera, Giovanna Niro 5. Moon is Following Us 2 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, Mike Spicer 6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 by Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang 7. Power Fantasy 3 by Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard 8. Rook: Exodus 6 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson 9. Standstill 3 by Lee Loughridge, Andrew Robinson 10. Universal Monsters: Frankenstein 3 by Michael Walsh, Toni-Maria Griffin
40 years and over 165 issues, Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comic book series continues its ongoing adventures. The tales of this anthropomorphic rabbit Ronin center around seeking to helping others, redeeming the honor of fellow travelers and bringing justice worthy to those around him. Being heavily influenced by Japanese Cinema and the history of the infamous warrior Miyamoto Musashi, Stan Sakai embraces the elements of history and Japanese culture to create a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Persevering through 4 different publishers Usagi Yojimbo continues to be one of the best award winning anthology series in the comic book industry. During this podcast we discuss our first reactions to the Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1 collection and why new readers should consider checking out these incredible stories.
It's the official podcast for BOOM! Studios comics, where your hosts Anthony Mauro and Adrian Lopez will be discussing our biggest hits, the insides of the comic book industry, first look announcements, and exclusive interviews with your favorite comic book creators! Get updated on the latest news then check out an exclusive interview where writer Ryan Parrott and artist Shawn Daley discuss the creative process behind the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS / USAGI YOJIMBO crossover with the legendary Stan Sakai! Check us out on Spotify and Apple Music Email us your questions at boomdirect@boom-studios.com Find your local comic shop at ComicShopLocator.com Follow BOOM! to be the first to see more of our exciting 2024 slate: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BOOM-Studios Podcasters: https://boomstud.io/BOOMDirectPodcast Website: https://www.boom-studios.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/boomstudios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BOOMStudiosComics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boom_studios Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boomstudioscomics Follow our hosts on social media! Anthony Mauro: @ayyv_mauro Adrian Lopez: @ikrownz Edited by Adrian Lopez Music by Rene Gijzemijter Produced by Grecia Martinez
November 2024 Solicits (Marvel, Boom, IDW, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, remaining) Comic Reviews: DC o Jenny Sparks 1 by Tom King, Jeff Spokes Marvel o Giant-Size Thor by Al Ewing, Brian Level, Guru eFX o Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual by Cody Ziglar, David Baldeon, Dono Sanchez-Almara; Curtis Baxter, Alitha Martinez, Ceci De La Cruz; Danny Lore, Elena Casagrande, Dee Cunniffe o Predator vs. Black Panther 1 by Benjamin Percy, Lee Ferguson, Chris Allen, Sean Damien Hill, Craig Yeung, Erick Arciniega o Venom War: Carnage 1 by Torunn Gronbekk, Pere Perez, Erick Arciniega o Venom War: Venomous 1 by Erica Schultz, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg o Wolverine: Revenge 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Greg Capullo, Tim Townsend, FCO Plascencia o Marvel Unlimited § Dogpool 4 and 5 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Enid Balam Boom o BRZRKR: Lost Book of B 1 by Matt Kindt, Ron Garney, Bill Crabtree, Keanu Reeves o Power Rangers Infinity 1 by Sam Humphries, Brandt & Stein, Triona Farrell Dark Horse o Night Club 2 1 by Mark Millar, Juanan Ramirez, Fabiana Mascolo o ‘Patra 1 by James Robinson, Scott Kolins Image o Standstill 1 by Lee Loughridge, Andrew Robinson Titan o Huge Detective 1 by Adam Rose, Magenta King, Minimone Valiant o Archer and Armstrong: Assassination Nation 1 by Fred Van Lente, Emiliano Urdinola, Exequiel Fernandez Roel Dead Sky Publishing o Permadeath 1 by Jonathan Chance, Rafael Lanhellas Magma o Pedestrian 1 by Joey Esposito, Sean Von Gorman, Josh Jensen OGN Countdown o Disneys' Encanto: Time to Shine by Amparo Ortiz, Maria Claudia Di Genova, Andrea Greppi o New Adventures of Turning Red Vol 1: Besties 4ever by Bill Presing, Sloane Leong, Sergio Algozzino o Cuphead Vol 3: Colorful Crack-Ups and Chaos by Zack Keller, Studio Mdhr, Shadn Dickinson, Lauren Affe o Pearl by Sherri Smith, Christine Norrie o Codex Black Vol 2: Bird of Ill Omen by Camilo Moncada Lozano o Godzilla Monster Island Summer Camp by Rosie Knight, Oliver Ono o Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Bounty Hunter and the Tea Brewer by Michael DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman, Adele Matera o Space Junk by Julian Hanshaw o Sunny-Luna Travelling Oracle by Warren Pleece o Hellaween Vol 2: Spellbent by Moss Lawton News: Mad Cave new manga imprint, Matt Braly graphic novel for Skybound, new Bridget Jones movie, Spader returning as Ultron, Megalopolis controversy Trailers: Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim Comics Countdown (21 August 2024): 1. Ultimate Spider-Man 8 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matt Wilson 2. Nightwing 117 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Caio Filipe, Adriano Lucas 3. BRZRKR: Lost Book of B 1 by Matt Kindt, Ron Garney, Bill Crabtree, Keanu Reeves 4. Wonder Woman 12 by Tom King, Tony Daniel, Leonardo Paciarotti 5. Jenny Sparks 1 by Tom King, Jeff Spokes 6. Usagi Yojimbo: Crow 5 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi 7. Standstill 1 by Lee Loughridge, Andrew Robinson 8. Superman 17 by Joshua Williamson, Jamal Campbell 9. Redcoat 5 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson 10. Green Lantern: War Journal 12 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Montos, Adriano Lucas
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Stan Sakai's long-running comic book, Trevor discusses the books he's read and other media involving the Usagi Yojimbo series. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
October 2024 Solicits (DC, Image, Mad Cave, Boom, Vault) Comic Reviews: DC o Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter 1 by Jay Kristoff, Tirso; Tom Taylor, Riccardo Federici, Arif Prianto Marvel o Daredevil: Woman Without Fear 1 by Erica Schultz, Michael Dowling, Dee Cunniffe o Deadpool Role Plays the Marvel Universe by Cullen Bunn, Michael Shelfer o Immortal Thor Annual by Al Ewing, David Baldeon, Federico Blee; Derk Landy, Sara Pichelli, Mattia Iacono o Namor 1 by Jason Aaron, Paul Davidson, Alex Lins, Neeraj Menon o Phoenix 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo, David Curiel o X-Men: Blood Hunt – Laura Kinney the Wolverine by Stephanie Phillips, Robert Gill, Nolan Woodard o Marvel Unlimited § Marvel Mutts 12 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Takeshi Miyazawa Dark Horse o Paranoid Gardens 1 by Gerard Way, Shaun Simon, Chris Weston, Dave Stewart Image o Witchblade 1 by Marguerite Bennett, Giuseppe Cafaro, Arif Prianto IDW o Rocketeer Breaks Free 1 by Stephen Mooney, Staz Johnson, Len O'Grady, Marco Lesko o Star Trek Annual 2024 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Rachael Stott Mad Cave o Last Wardens 1 by Amit Tishler, Elliot Sperl, Rui Silveira, Francesco Segala, Angese Pozza Dynamite o Powerpuff Girls 1 by Kelly Thompson, Paulina Ganucheau Oni o Biker Mice From Mars 1 by Melissa Flores, Francis Portela Archie o Chilling Adventures Presents: Truth or Dare 1 by Ron Robbins, Laura Braga, Ellie Wright Titan o Michael Moorcock's Elric: The Necromancer 1 by Julien Blondel, Jean-Luc Cano OGN Countdown o Old Willis Place by Mary Downing Hahn, Scott Peterson, Meredith Laxton, Sienna Haralson o LastMan Vol 5 by Balak, Michael Sanlaville, Bastien Vives o Tig and Lilly Vol 3: Up Late by Dan Thompson o Spirited Vol 3: Greenhouse of Horror by Liv Livingston o Warriors: Prophecies Begin by Erin Hunter, Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter o Louder Than Words: Actions Speak by Sergio Aragones o SCRAM by Rory Lucey o Whodunnit by El Torres, Vicente Cifuentes o Sparks Vol 1: Portals by Revel Guts o Youth Group by Jordan Morris, Bowen McCurdy o Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas o Goblin Vol 2: The Wolf and the Well by Eric Grissom, Will Perkins Additional Reviews: Twisters, Thor by Jason Aaron, Acolyte finale, MAWS s2 News: Omnibus shutting down, Arcbound by Snyder and Tom Hardy moves to Dark Horse, return of the Russo brothers to MCU, DC All-In and Absolute DC, new OGN from Michael Conrad on ComiXology, more Conan from Jason Aaron, TMNT/Naruto crossover, Halo canceled, new Dark Horse book by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Tom Scioli Godzilla, DC graphic novel by Ben Hed Trailers: Terminator Zero, Alien: Romulus, Beetlejuice 2 Comics Countdown (17 July 2024): 1. Fishflies 7 by Jeff Lemire 2. Man's Best 5 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Jesse Lonergan 3. Nightwing 116 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas 4. Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter 1 by Jay Kristoff, Tirso; Tom Taylor, Riccardo Federici, Arif Prianto 5. Usagi Yojimbo: Crow 4 by Stan Sakai 6. Superman 16 by Joshua Williamson, Jamal Campbell 7. Undiscovered Country 30 by Scott Snyder, Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Leonardo Marcello Grassi, Matt Wilson 8. Wonder Woman 11 by Tom King, Tony Daniel, Jay David Ramos; Tom King, Belen Ortega, Tamra Bonvillain 9. Redcoat 2 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson 10. Lawful 2 by Greg Pak, Diego Galindo, Irma Kniivila
A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!What is the name of the California facility that serves as a workplace for director, writer, and producer George Lucas?In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, who taught Alice the Lobster Quadrille?Perihelion, the closest point in Earth's orbit to the sun, occurs in which month?What is a ship's diary called?Which current Premier League Football Club plays their home games at St. James' Park?As a defense mechanism, the Texas horned lizard has the ability to shoot what substance from it's eyes and sometimes mouth?What is the third largest U.S. State?Which of the following American Idol contestants did not win the contest: Carrie Underwood, David Archuleta, Taylor HicksHangin' Tough was the first album to hit Platinum status in the U.S. for which musical group?Usagi Yojimbo, a comic series started in 1984 by Stan Sakai, is the tale of a samurai that is what animal?In Arthurian legend, which knight of the round table was an illegitimate son of Lancelot?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!
September 2024 Solicits (DC and Image) Comic Reviews: DC Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age 1 by Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernandez, Dave Stewart Marvel Giant-Size Daredevil 1 by Saladin Ahmed, Paul Davidson, Matt Hollingsworth Scarlet Witch 1 by Steve Orlando, Jacopo Camagni, Frank William X-Men: Blood Hunt – Jubilee 1 by Preeti Chhibber, Enid Balam, Elisabetta D'Amico, Jim Campbdell X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse 1 by Steve Foxe, Netho Diaz, JP Mayer, Alex Sinclair Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 7 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Takeshi Miyazawa Dark Horse Into the Unbeing Part One 1 by Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman Image Plastic: Death and Dolls 1 by Doug Wanger, Daniel Hillyard, Michelle Madsen Remote Space 1 by Cliff Rathburn Rifters 1 by Brian Posehn, Joe Trohman, Chris Johnson, Mark Englert IDW Godzilla: Skate or Die 1 by Louie Joyce My Little Pony: Maretime Mysteries 1 by Stephanie Williams, Abigail Bulmer, Valentina Pinto Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Usagi Yojimbo: Saturday Morning Adventures 1 by Erik Burnham, Jack Lawrence, Luis Antonio Delgado Boom Lawful 1 by Greg Pak, Diego Galindo, Irma Kniivila Titan High on Life 1 by Alec Robbins, Kit Wallis, JP Jordan Fantagraphics Hate Revisited 1 by Peter Bagge Archie Wicked Trinity 1 by Sam Maggs, Lisa Sterle, Ellie Wright OGN Countdown Inventor Vol 1: Dangerous Discovery by Lars Henrik Eriksen Peculiar Woods Vol 2: The Mystery of the Intelligents by Andres J. Colmenares Straight On Till Morning: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell, Stephanie Kate Strohm, Noor Sofi Camp Prodigy by Caroline Palmer Mighty Bite: Walrus Brawl at the Mall by Nathan Hale Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic by Sangu Mandanna, Pablo Ballesteros Bunnybirds by Natalie Linn Brownstone by Samuel Teer, Mar Julia Wolfpitch by Balazs Lorinczi Additional Reviews: Something Crawled Out, Inside Out 2, Acolyte ep3, Doctor Who ep7, My Adventures with Superman News: more Gravity Falls?, Deathlok 50th Anniversary by Priest/Justina Ireland/Denys Cowan, Arcane ending with season 2, live-action Moana casting, Blade loses second director, more DC AI controversy, adaptation of the Institute, Ram V/Joelle Jones DSTLRY, Williamson leaving Green Arrow and Batman/Robin, Iron Man ending Trailers: Paddington in Peru, Watchmen animated movie Comics Countdown (12 June 2024): 1. Deviant 6 by James Tynion IV, Josh Hixson 2. Green Lantern 12 by Jeremy Adams, Xermanico, Romulo Fajardo Jr. 3. Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin 3 by J.M. DeMatteis, Michael Sta. Maria, Chris Sotomayor 4. Crocodile Black 2 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Somnath Pal, Patricio Delpeche 5. Ain't No Grave 2 by Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu 6. Lawful 1 by Greg Pak, Diego Galindo, Irma Kniivila 7. Usagi Yojimbo: Crow 3 by Stan Sakai 8. Geiger 3 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson 9. Suicide Squad: Dream Team 4 by Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Adriano Lucas 10. Dick Tracy 2 by Michael Moreci, Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges, Mark Englert
David Pepose Interview Comic Reviews: DC Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story GN by Nicole Maines, Rye Hickman Shazam! 10 by Josie Campbell, Emanuela Lupacchino, Mike Norton, Trish Mulvihill Marvel Deadpool 1 by Cody Ziglar, Roge Antonio, Guru eFX Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin 1 by J.M. DeMatteis, Michael Sta. Maria, Chris Sotomayor Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur GN: Wreck and Roll by Stephanie Williams, Asia Simone Marvel Unlimited Infinity Paws 1 by Jason Loo, Nao Fuji Dark Horse Minor Threats II: The Fastest Way Down 1 by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring Usagi Yojimbo: The Crow 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Image Geiger 1 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Hack/Slash: Kill Your Idols by Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli, K. Michael Russell Redcoat 1 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Rook Exodus 1 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson Dynamite Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned 1 by Steve Niles, Alessandro Amoruso IDW Dungeons and Dragons: Ravenloft – Caravan of Curses 1 by Casey Gilly, Amy Chase, Jose Jaro, Silvia Califano, Eryk Donovan, Sarah Stern, Maria Keane, Cris Peter, Valentina Pinto, Adam Guzowski Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II 1 by Cullen Bunn, Baldemar Rivas, Andrew Dalhouse TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures: April Special by Erik Burnham, Sarah Myer, Luis Antonio Delgado, Jack Lawrence Valiant Brittania: The Great Fire of Rome by Peter Milligan, Alvaro Papagiani, Mariano Morales, Exequiel Fernandez Roel, Ludwig Olimba Livewire and the Secret Weapons by Steven Grant, Miguel Sepulveda, Emiliano Urdinola, Emilio Utrera, Exequiel Fernandez Roel, Leo Lujan, Ludwig Olimba OGNs Black Justice the Awakening by David Washington Continental Drifter by Kathy McLeod Lost and Found by Mei Yu Meet Me at Mercer Street by Booki Vivat Monkey King and the World of Myth by Maple Lam Sky and Ty: Howdy Partner by Steve Breen Timid by Jonathan Todd Additional Reviews: Batman the Adventures Continue vol 3, Invincible s2, Barry, X-Men '97 ep4, Wifwulf Kickstarter News: Ed Piskor, new Elseworlds mini by DeMatteis and Leonardi about Jason Todd, new Matrix movie by Drew Goddard, Supergirl director, Lumberjanes Kickstarter, Silver Surfer cast, Tales of the Empire coming Star Wars Day, Mike Mignola launches new shared universe from Dark Horse, McKeever comes to Mad Cave, Liefeld memoir, IDW woes, Dynamite gets the Terminator license Thoughts on license material Trailers: Dead Boy Detectives, Tales of the Empire Comics Countdown (03 Apr 2024): 1. Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story GN by Nicole Maines, Rye Hickman 2. Love Everlasting 14 by Tom King, Elsa Charretier, Matt Hollingsworth 3. Batman 146 by Chip Zdarsky, Michele Bandini, Alex Sinclair 4. Rook Exodus 1 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson 5. Traveling to Mars 11 by Mark Russell, Roberto Meli 6. Birds of Prey 8 by Kelly Thompson, David Lopez, Javier Pina, Jordie Bellaire 7. Usagi Yojimbo: The Crow 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi 8. Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin 1 by J.M. DeMatteis, Michael Sta. Maria, Chris Sotomayor 9. Monkey King and the World of Myth GN by Maple Lam 10. Continental Drifter GN by Kathy McLeod
This week Matt Strott (Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp) joins the ACP crew to discuss to be their own personal Golden Age of Comics. The issues, series, moments and creators in comics that crafted us and our reading habits, and a glorious look back at comics that make you smile (an exercise you should all do). Plus there's some great indie recommendations, advice and humour to start your comics week with a smile. Great stuff to check out this week - Matt Strott, Prawn: The Jumbo Shrimp, The Far Side, Calvin and Hobbes, Andy Capp, X-men, Marvel Comics, The New Teen Titans, The Death of Superman, GI Joe, Larry Hama, Eagle Comics, Battle, 2000AD, The Punisher, Jack Kirby, Groo the Wanderer, Usagi Yojimbo, Stan Sakai, Todd McFarlane, Spider-Man, Jason Pearson, Body Bags, Savage Dragon: Blood and Guts, Killraven, Micronauts, Glass City, Boxes, Drink and Draw, Brian Talbot, Steamroller Man, Lawless Comic Con 2024, Zoop, Kill All Monsters, Browner Knowle, Paul Ashley Browne, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow, She's Running on Fumes, Dennis Hopeless, John Callahan, Don't Worry He Won't Get Far on Foot, Do Not Disturb,
Patreon backer Justin brings you this special episode all about monsters from the RPG based on Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comic. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
A fount of superlative editorial skill and knowledge, you may know Diana Schutz from her 25 years at Dark Horse Comics, where she oversaw such game-changing series as Frank Miller's Sin City, Mike Mignola's Hellboy, Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo, Paul Chadwick's Concrete, and Matt Wagner's Grendel, to name but a few. Of course, we rewind all the way back to the beginning, where Diana started her comics career at a Canadian shop earnestly titled The ComicShop. Diana then created a comicsw newsletter called the Telegraph Wire and contributed to various fanzines and conventions, before she was hired at Marvel for a short stint. Then, it was on to Comico, during that imprint's heyday, and ultimately Dark Horse. What a career, and we barely scratch the surface!You can find and follow Diana on Facebook.___________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the show
May 2024 Solicitations (DC, Image) Comic Reviews: DC Red Hood: The Hill 1 by Shawn Martinbrough, Sanford Greene, Matt Herms Sinister Sons 1 by Peter Tomasi, David Lafuente, Tamra Bonvillain Marvel Night Thrasher 1 by J. Holtham, Nelson Daniel, Matt Milla Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver 1 by Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta, Frank William Marvel Unlimited Alligator Loki 36 by Alyssa Wong, Robert Quinn Image Cabinet 1 by Jordan Hart, David Ebeltoft, Chiara Raimondi Creepshow: Joe Hill's Wolverton Station by Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella, Michael Walsh Dutch 1 by Joe Casey, Simon Gane, Francesco Segala Infernals 1 by Ryan Parrott, Noah Gardner, John Pearson Dark Horse Blue Book 1947 1 by James Tynion IV, Michael Avon Oeming, Zac Thompson, Gavin Fullerton If You Find This, I'm Already Dead 1 by Matt Kindt, Dan McDaid, Bill Crabtree Boom Displaced 1 by Ed Brisson, Luca Casalanguida, Dee Cunniffe Dynamite Sweetie Candy Vigilante Vol Two 1 by Suzanne Cafiero, Thiago Vale Vampirella 666 by Christopher Priest, Ergun Gunduz OGNs Mary Tyler Moorehawk by Dave Baker Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu, Mad Rupert Call my Iggy by Jorge Aguirre, Rafael Rosado Freshman Year by Sarah Mai Happy Shop by Brittany Long Olsen Additional Reviews: Madame Web, Deathloop, Iron Claw, Helluva Boss, Secret Path, Lackadaisy, Ice Cream Man, Barbarian, Godspeed News: Omninews, Acolyte cast, Dynamite relaunching Space Ghost, Brubaker and Phillips announce next OGN, new Blood Hunt tie-ins announced, Dreamer/Suicide Squad a 4-issue mini, FF cast, Disney partners with Mad Cave for graphic novels, Hellverine solo mini, Tom Taylor leaving Nightwing mid-summer 2024, new Deadpool/Wolverine mini from Joe Kelly set in WWIII, Silk show revamp, Oni reviving EC, Tiny Onion Studios, Netflix puts Nimona up on YouTube in entirety Madame Web challenge Trailers: Deadpool and Wolverine, Wicked, Twisters, X-Men '97, Tarot Comics Countdown (13 Feb 2024): 1. Batman: City of Madness 3 by Christian Ward 2. Action Comics 1062 by Jason Aaron, John Timms, Rex Lokus 3. Superior Spider-Man 4 by Dan Slott, Mark Bagley, John Dell, Edgar Delgado 4. Deviant 4 by James Tynion IV, Josh Hixson 5. Batman 143 by Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino, Stefano Nesi, Dave Stewart 6. Outsiders 4 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Robert Carey, Valentina Taddeo 7. Displaced 1 by Ed Brisson, Luca Casalanguida, Dee Cunniffe 8. Bloody Dozen 3 by Charles Soule, Alberto Alburquerque, Rachelle Rosenberg 9. Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow 5 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi 10. Infernals 1 by Ryan Parrott, Noah Gardner, John Pearson
Comic Reviews: DC Action Comics 1061 by Jason Aaron, John Timms, Rex Lokus Marvel Giant-Size Spider-Man 1 by Cody Ziglar, Iban Coello, Guru eFX Rise of the Power of X by Kieron Gillen, R.B. Silva, David Curiel Ultimate Spider-Man 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matthew Wilson Wolverine 41 by Ben Percy, Victor LaValle, Geoff Shaw, Cory Smith, Oren Junior, Alex Sinclair Marvel Unlimited Alligator Loki 31 by Alyssa Wong, Robert Quinn Image Adventureman: Ghost Lights 1 by Matt Fraction, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Mad Cave Deer Editor 1 by Ryan Lindsay, Sami Kivela, Lauren Affe Massive Zorro: Man of the Dead 1 by Sean Murphy, Simon Gough Dynamite Disney Villains: Cruella De Vil 1 by Sweeney Boo, Miriana Puglia, Ellie Wright Ahoy Acid Chimp vs. Business Dog 1 by Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman Titan Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe 1 by Magdalene Visaggio, Clark Bint OGN You Wish by Jeff Victor Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang, Leuyen Pham Deadbox by Mark Russell, Ben Tiesma, Vladimir Popov Additional Reviews: Kung-Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight s3, Echo, A Legacy of Violence Vol 1 and 2, Superman '78, Ghost and Molly McGee finale, Poor Things Glenn vs. Poe News: Mandalorian and Grogu movie announced, Ahsoka s2 confirmed, Bone Orchard: Starseed, Jorge Corona to draw next arc of Transformers, Hood is the new Ghost Rider, DC anthology deets, Ram V/Dan Watters/Matthew Roberts to reinvent Creature from the Black Lagoon, What If: Star Wars in development, Daredevil: Born Again cast members return (Foggy, Karen, and Castle to return), Red One to theaters instead of Netflix, more Fear Street films coming, Image doubling orders on Ghost Machine, Aaron reportedly taking over TMNT Comics Countdown (09 Jan 2024): 1. Ultimate Spider-Man 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matthew Wilson 2. Lunar New Year Love Story GN by Gene Luen Yang, Leuyen Pham 3. Fishflies 4 by Jeff Lemire 4. Green Lantern 7 by Jeremy Adams, Amancay Nahuelpan, Romulo Fajardo Jr 5. Midlife 4 by Brian Buccellato, Stefano Simeone 6. Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow 4 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi 7. Swan Songs 6 by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran 8. You Wish GN by Jeff Victor 9. Nice Jewish Boys 3 by Neil Kleid, John Broglia, Ellie Wright 10. Batman and Robin 5 by Joshua Williamson, Nikola Cizmesija, Rex Lokus
Fecha de Grabación: Lunes 8 de enero de 2024. Algunas noticias y temas comentados: 2001: A Space Oddyssey y The Prisoner, las adaptaciones hechas por Kirby Stray Bullets y otros cómics de Dave Lapham A Complete Lowlife, los cómics autobiográficos de Ed Brubaker Lo mejor de la línea America's Best Comics, de Alan Moore Los muchos méritos de Usagi Yojimbo, de Stan Sakai Algunas recomendaciones de grandes cómics y cómics inspiradores 30 Days of Night y su adaptación a la pantalla ¡...y mucho más! Comentario de series y películas: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, serie basada en los libros de Rick Riordan, adaptada por el propio Riordan y Jonathan E Steinberg, con las actuaciones de Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries y Aryan Simhadri. (Disney+). Gojira Mainasu Wan (Godzilla Minus One), película de kaiju escrita y dirigida por Takashi Yamazaki, con las actuaciones de Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando y Kuranosuke Sasaki. (Toho Studios) Les Trois Mousquetaires: D'Artagnan y Les Trois Mousquetaires: Milady, películas de acción y aventura dirigidas por Martin Bourboulon, con las actuaciones de François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Pio Marmaï, Eva Green, Lyna Khoudri, Louis Garrel, Vicky Krieps y Jacob Fortune-Lloyd. (Pathé/Chapter 2) Pueden escuchar el podcast en este reproductor: Descarga Directa MP3 (Botón derecho del mouse y "guardar enlace como"). Peso: 88,3 MB; Calidad: 128 Kbps. El episodio tiene una duración de 1:36:29, y la canción de cierre es "Para No Olvidar" de los Rodríguez. Además de nuestras redes sociales (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), ahora tenemos una nueva forma de interactuar con nosotros: un servidor en Discord. Es un espacio para compartir recomendaciones, dudas, memes y más, y la conversación gira alrededor de muchos temas además de cómics, y es una forma más inmediata de mantenerse en contacto con Esteban y Alberto, así como con otros escuchas. ¡Únete a nuestro servidor en Discord! También tenemos un Patreon. Cada episodio del podcast se publica allí al menos 24 horas antes que en los canales habituales, y realizamos un especial mensual exclusivo para nuestros suscriptores en esa plataforma. Tú también puedes convertirte en uno de nuestros patreoncinadores™ con aportaciones desde 1 dólar, que puede ser cada mes, o por el tiempo que tú lo decidas, incluyendo aportaciones de una sola vez. También puedes encontrar nuestro podcast en los siguientes agregadores y servicios especializados: Comicverso en Spotify Comicverso en iVoox Comicverso en Apple Podcasts Comicverso en Google Podcasts Comicverso en Amazon Music Comicverso en Archive.org Comicverso en I Heart Radio Comicverso en Overcast.fm Comicverso en Pocket Casts Comicverso en RadioPublic Comicverso en CastBox.fm ¿Usas alguna app o servicio que no tiene disponible el podcast de Comicverso? En la parte alta de la barra lateral está el feed del podcast, el cual puedes agregar al servicio de tu preferencia. Nos interesa conocer opiniones y críticas para seguir mejorando. Si te gusta nuestro trabajo, por favor ayúdanos compartiendo el enlace a esta entrada, cuéntale a tus amigos sobre nuestro podcast, y recomiéndalo a quien creas que pueda interesarle. Deja tus comentarios o escríbenos directamente a comicverso@gmail.com
Cerebus creator Dave Sim returns to once again talk to A Moment Of Cerebus Interim Editor, Manly Matt Dow for the FIRST (of we hope twelve) Please Hold For Dave Sims of 2024. What da fuq we talk about this time? Steve Peters has a new Kickstarter. So I got him to remember Cerebus fan Jeff Seiler for me. Dave has some tips for would-be creators. M-I-C-K-E-Y IN-THE-PUBLIC-DOMAIN! Steve asked, Dave answers. Lee Thacker should be involved in a Kickstarter soon, and Dave REALLY likes the art. (Possible Spoilers) Dodger asks about Stan Sakai. Dave asks how to pronounce "Usagi Yojimbo"? Dodger gets the REALLY. BIG. PRIZE! Zipper has an answer and a guess, he's not even close... Michael Grabowski has an answer. Fernando H. Ramirez found something Dave didn't know... And Matt talks a bunch about...not...Cerebus... Good times. Good times... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-dow/support
The ACP get 2024 off to a great start with nothing but comic talk! Comics old, new and somewhere in between, as the gang discuss a new reading challenge and talk about the 1995 Grant Morrison book 'Kill Your Boyfriend' and how it holds up almost 30 years later! Plus there's great indie comics to check out and plenty of classic pod banter to start your new year off with a bang! Great stuff to check out this week - Attack on Titan, Legion of Superheroes: Five Years Later, Usagi Yojimbo, Stan Sakai, Kill Your Boyfriend, Grant Morrison, Vertigo Comics, Never Iron Anything: The Podcast, Utility, BJ Comics, Ben Wheatley, Ninja Kaidan, Black Box Comics, Our Bones Dust, Image Comics, Astro Bots, Simon Furman
Tis the season of reading comics (spoilers - every season is) and this week the ACP pick out a Christmas comic to read. Its a DC classic from Ennis and McCrea so read along with the gang as they tackle Hitman 22! Then the ghosts of comics past, present and future arrive, but not to warn you. Instead they're here to talk about things you should be checking out! Plus there's great comics to add to your wishlists, discuss and more! Great stuff to check out this week - Hitman, John McCrea, Garth Ennis, Usagi Yojimbo, Stan Sakai, Substack, David Broughton, Lawless 2024, Earth 2 Podcast, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, Dan Harris, Inktober 2023, The Penned Guin, Alan Henderson, GlobalComix, Femme Fatale Anthology, Dren Productions, Comichaus, Suzie Spreadwell: Americas Sweetheart, Astorial Compendium of Short Stories, Ed Pinsent, The Bloody Dozen: A Tale of the Shrouded College
Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight 1 by Jeff Parker, Michele Bandini, Alex Sinclair Titans: Beast World Tour – Metropolis by Nicole Maines, Steve Orlando, Fico Ossio; Dan Jurgens, Anthony Marques, Joe Prado, Wade Von Grawbadger, Pete Pantazis Titans: Beast World – Waller Rising by Chuck Brown, Keron Grant Marvel Marvel's Voices: Avengers by Utkarsh Amdubkar, Tadam Gyadu, Michael Bartolo, Justina Ireland, Karen Darboe, Ceci de la Cruz, Jason Concepcion, Moises Hidalgo, Bryan Valenza, Robbie Thompson, Sid Kotian, Adriano Di Benedetto, Juancho Velez Sentry 1 by Jason Loo, Luigi Zagaria, Arthur Hesli Thunderbolts 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Geraldo Borges, Arthur Hesli Rocket and Groot: The Hunt for Star-Lord by Amanda Deibert, Cam Kendell Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 2 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Takeshi Miyazawa Alligator Loki s3 1 & 2 by Alyssa Wong, Bob Quinn Image Bloodrik 1 by Andrew Krahnke Creepshow Holiday Special 2023 by Daniel Kraus, Jonathan Wayshak, Adriano Lucas, James Asmus, Letizia Cadonici, Francesco Segala Our Bones Dust 1 by Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart Dark Horse Hellboy Winter Special: The Yule Cat 1 by Mike Mignola, Matthew Smith, Chris O'Halloran Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III 1 by Daniel Jose Older, Harvey Tolibao, Michael Atiyeh Time Traveler Tales 1 by Dave Scheidt, Karl Jacobs, Kicking Shoes Boom Orcs: The Gift 1 by Christine Larsen Stuff of Nightmares: Slay Ride by R.L. Stine, Pius Bak Titan Gumaa: The Beginning of Her 1 by Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro Mad Cave Skeeters 1 by Kelly Williams, Bob Frantz, Kevin Cuffe OGNs Birdking Vol 2 by Daniel Freedman, Cristian Ortiz Cain by Mike Benson, Walter Hill, Beni Lobel, Jordi Escuin Llorach Matriarchs by LouAnne Brickhouse, Jennifer Rea, Renae De Liz Mayor Good Boy Goes Bad by Dave Scheidt, Miranda Harmon Additional Reviews: Squid Game: The Challenge, The Bear s1, Flash by Mark Waid Omni vol 1, Doctor Who: The Giggle, Merry Little Batman News: one more Spider-Man OGN from Mike Maihack, Tidalwave's Taylor Swift comic, Feral by Tony Fleecs, casting rumors/news for Supergirl and Maxwell Lord, Josie Campbell series coming from Boom, Chris Condon series from Oni, Peter Snejbjerg joins Ghost Machine, Mark Millar and CG Comics Countdown (05 Dec 2023): 1. Batman 140 by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey, Mike Hawthorne, Ivan Plascencia 2. Birds of Prey 4 by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire 3. Nice Jewish Boys 2 by Neil Kleid, John Broglia, Ellie Wright 4. Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow 3 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi 5. Fantastic Four 14 by Ryan North, Ivan Fiorelli, Brian Reber 6. Midlife 3 by Brian Buccellato, Stefano Simeone 7. Transformers 3 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer 8. Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight 1 by Jeff Parker, Michele Bandini, Alex Sinclair 9. Skeeters 1 by Kelly Williams, Bob Frantz, Kevin Cuffe 10. Sacrificers 5 by Rick Remender, Max Fiumara, Dave McCaig
Comic Reviews: DC Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special by Tim Seeley, Miguel Mendonca, Andrew Dalhouse, Joey Esposito, Ray-Anthony Height, Eren Angiolini, Ethan Sacks, Scot Eaton, Norm Rapmund Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Scorched Earth by Tini Howard, Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Nikola Cizmesija, Mark Morales, Wade Von Grawbadger Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Special by Dan Jurgens, Travis Moore, Adriano Lucas, Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove, Glenn Whitmore, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Brett Breeding, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Denis Rodier Supergirl Special by Mariko Tamaki, Skylar Partridge, Marissa Louise Marvel It's Jeff: The Jeff-Verse by Kelly Thompson, GuriHiru Spider-Boy 1 by Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Ty Templeton, Erick Arciniega, Dee Cunniffe Ultimate Universe 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Stefano Caselli, David Curiel White Widow 1 by Sarah Gailey, Alessandro Miracolo, Matt Milla Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 27 by Kelly Thompson, Nao Fuji Image Blood Commandment 1 by Szymon Kudranski Dynamite Savage Red Sonja 1 by Dan Panosian, Alessio Petillo, Francesco Segala Boom Space Between 1 by Corinna Bechko, Danny Luckert Dark Horse Stranger Things: The Voyage 1 by Michael Moreci, Todor Hristov, Francesco Segala Ablaze Almost Dead 1 by Galaxy, Ryan Benjamin, John Livesay, Sivakami M AWA Red Light 1 by Sarah Cho, Priscilla Petraites, Miroslav Mrva Vault Unnatural Order 1 by Christopher Yost, Val Rodrigues, Dearbhla Kelly DSTLRY Gone 1 by Jock OGNs Doctor Who: Once Upon a Timelord by Dan Slott, Chris Jones, Matthew Dow Smith Bad Karma by Alex de Campi, Ryan Howe, Dee Cunniffe Good Comics for Bad People: An Extra Fabulous Collection by Zach Stafford Avatar the Last Airbender: Azula and the Spirit Temple by Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman, Adele Matera The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber by Juni Ba, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Hundredth Voice by Caitlin Like Chasing Echoes by Dan Goldman, George Schall Mariko Between Worlds by Matthew Erman, Liana Kangas, Rebecca Nalty Additional Reviews: Loki s2e5, Fall of the House of Usher News: some odd MCU stuff, Gail wrote a novel, DC Compact Comics, Stephanie Phillips Black Widow/Hawkeye miniseries, massive developments in theme park world, Superman and Lois ending with s4, Marvel Spotlight, new Ram V comic from Dark Horse, Omninews, Arcane s2 release date Trailers: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Echo, Fargo s5 Comics Countdown (31 Oct 2023): 1. Hundredth Voice OGN by Caitlin Like 2. Supergirl Special by Mariko Tamaki, Skylar Partridge, Marissa Louise 3. Bad Karma OGN by Alex de Campi, Ryan Howe, Dee Cunniffe 4. Doctor Strange 9 by Jed MacKay, Pasqual Ferry, Heather Moore 5. Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow 2 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi 6. Space Between 1 by Corinna Bechko, Danny Luckert 7. Traveling to Mars 9 by Mark Russell, Roberto Meli 8. Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Special by Dan Jurgens, Travis Moore, Adriano Lucas, Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove, Glenn Whitmore, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Brett Breeding, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Denis Rodier 9. No/One 6 by Brian Buccellato, Kyle Higgins, Geraldo Borges, Mark Englert 10. Spider-Boy 1 by Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Ty Templeton, Erick Arciniega, Dee Cunniffe
At five years old, Jeff Smith brought Fone Bone to life. Immediately enthralled by the characters of Walt Kelly, Charles M. Schulz, Walt Disney, and others, the kid desperately sought to contribute his own creation. While most abandon their childhood ideas, Smith carried Fone Bone into his teenage years, college life, and adulthood. Why? The question rests at the core of this week's episode. We chat with Jeff Smith about his nearly lifelong relationship with Fone Bone and how it evolved from a cartooning challenge into an elaborate comic strip for his college paper and then radically expanded into the bestselling Bone saga. Even after concluding that twelve-year journey, Smith can't shake Fone Bone and his cousins. Scholastic's Graphix recently published Bone: More Tall Tales, an anthology jammed with Smith's peers (Tom Sniegoski, Stan Sakai, Katie Cook, Matt Smith, and Scott Brown), all giving their spin on the Bone universe. Especially noteworthy, Jeff Smith and Cartoon Books have launched a new Kickstarter, gathering the early stories that would ultimately shape Bone - Thorn: The Complete Proto-Bone College Strips from 1982 to 1986 and Other Early Drawings. Whatever glimpses we've previously seen of these Proto-Bone strips were brief and relatively limited. Having the chance to read them offers tremendous insight into our Bone obsession and into the artist that birthed it. Here is a Rosetta Stone of sorts. Some cartoonists might shiver at the thought of their readers encountering such early attempts, but Jeff Smith embraces the opportunity. As some might be aware, he recently suffered a debilitating heart attack. He's in a reflective state, and Smith looks upon his early work with a new perspective and consideration. And he's more than happy to share it with us. The new Thorn Kickstarter is an essential read for fans of Bone, and we believe this conversation with Jeff Smith is equally so. Join us as we travel back to the early days when a kid found himself in a cartoon and dragged that doodle through adolescence and into the various weird stages adulthood also offers. As always, Omnibus, the Digital Comic Store and Reader, sponsors our Referrals segment. This week, we selected two comic book titles on the app that satisfy this episode's themes. We won't spoil what they are here, but if you click the links below, you'll be immediately escorted to the books. Brad's Referral Lisa's Referral Keep up to date on all things Jeff Smith by visiting his Website, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find the Thorn: The Complete Proto-Bone College Strips from 1982 to 1986 and Other Early Drawings on Kickstarter. Listen to our previous Jeff Smith conversation, discussing Tuki: Fight for Fire and Tuki: Fight for Family. Final Round of Plugs (PHEW) Now Open - the CBCC Digital Shop! Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY! Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 12/3 at 4:00 PM for our Flash Gordon screening, co-hosted by Psycho Cinema, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies, and benefitting The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
FLASHBACK! Originating out of the same '80s black-and-white/anthropomorphic boom that brought us the Ninja Turtles, Usagi Yojimbo is one of the few comics of that batch that are still going today. Stan Sakai's work combines historical drama, understated violence, light comedy, and even some explanations of 17th century Japanese culture — and he can pack … Continue reading #462 Usagi Yojimbo
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Comic Reviews: DC Batman: City of Madness 1 by Christian Ward Wesley Dodds: Sandman 1 by Robert Venditti, Riley Rossmo, Ivan Plascencia Diana and the Hero's Journey GN by Grace Ellis, Penelope Gaylord Marvel Captain Marvel: Assault on Eden 1 by Anthony Oliveira, Eleonora Carlini, Ruth Redmond Capwolf and the Howling Commandos 1 by Stephanie Phillips, Carlos Magno, Espen Grundetjern Superior Spider-Man Returns by Dan Slott, Christos Gage, Mark Bagley, Ryan Stegman, Humberto Ramos, John Dell, JP Mayer, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Marvel Unlimited I Am Groot 6 by Chiya Image A Haunted Girl 1 by Ethan Sacks, Naomi Sacks, Marco Lorenzana Destiny Gate 1 by Ryan Cady, Christian Dibari, Simon Gough Nights 1 by Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano, Francesco Segala Midlife or How To Hero At Fifty 1 by Brian Buccellato, Stefano Simeone IDW Sonic the Hedgehog: Halloween Special by Mark Bouchard, Jack Lawrence, Matt Froese, Gigi Dutreix TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures: Halloween Special by Erik Burnham, Sarah Myer, Dan Schoening, Luis Delgado Dark Horse Operation Sunshine 1 by Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski, David Rubin Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter by Stan Sakai, Emi Fujii Dynamite Army of Darkness: Forever 1 by Tony Fleecs, Justin Greenwood, Brad Simpson Garbage Pail Kids: Trashin' Through Time 1 by Hans Rodionoff, Adam Goldberg, Jeff Zapata, Chris Meeks ComiXology By A Thread 1 by Scott Snyder, Jack Znyder, Valeria Favoccia, Whitney Coga Archie Chilling Adventures Presents: Welcome to Riverdale by Amy Chase, Liana Kangas Scout Cissy 1 by Charles Chester, Alonso Gonzales OGNs Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann Brooms by Jasmine Walls, Teo DuVall Cereal: Sweet Darkness by Mark Russell, Peter Snejbjerg NYCC Fae and the Moon by Franco, Catherine Satrun, Sarah Satrun Redcoat by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Brad Anderson Additional Reviews: Loki s2e2, Pram by Joe Hill, Lego Jurassic Park, Excavator novella by J.M. DeMatteis, Once Upon A Studio, Mysteries by Bill Watterson and John Kascht News: NYCC, Mags Visaggio details her failed DC pitch, Universal/WB purchase rumors, comic from Snyder/Tieri/Tom Hardy, Daredevil show overhaul, new home for Star Trek Prodigy, Netflix shuts down animation department, Joseph Quinn cast in Quiet Place: Day One, Wagner and Jones creating a series of Dracula OGNs, new Remender series with Bengal, Jody Houser adapts Thrawn novel, Mike Hawthorne goes Image exclusive, Bunn writing Gatchaman for Mad Cave, Wonder Man TV show may be dead, Omninews, Remender signs several artists to exclusives at Image, Alien: Black, White and Blood by Stephanie Phillips, It's Jeff season 3, new Gargoyles series announced by Dynamite, Greg Pak writing Lilo and Stitch, Dynamite WB cartoon licenses, Ennis to be next James Bond comic writer, DC Elseworlds, Ghost Machine, Jeremy Adams writing Flash Gordon for Mad Cave, Superman Superstars, scandal of the year, Jackpot one-shot, Sabretooth War, new vampire war event showrun by Jed MacKay, Infinity Paws, new Hellblazer series, Ultimate line-up, Kate YA novel Remembering Keith Giffen Trailers: Iron Claw Longbox of Horror Part 2: Cage by Azzarello and Corben Comics Countdown (10 Oct 2023): 1. Fishflies 2 by Jeff Lemire 2. Batman: City of Madness 1 by Christian Ward 3. Superman Lost 7 by Christopher Priest, Lee Weeks, Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz, Bettie Breitweiser, Jeromy Cox 4. By A Thread 1 by Scott Snyder, Jack Znyder, Valeria Favoccia, Whitney Coga 5. Superior Spider-Man Returns by Dan Slott, Christos Gage, Mark Bagley, Ryan Stegman, Humberto Ramos, John Dell, JP Mayer, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado 6. Cull 3 by Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis 7. Undiscovered Country 26 by Scott Snyder, Charles Soule, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Matt Wilson 8. Danger Street 10 by Tom King, Jorge Fornes, Dave Stewart 9. Brooms GN by Jasmine Walls, Teo DuVall 10. Midlife (or How to Hero At Fifty) 1 by Brian Buccellato, Stefano Simeone
Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Red Hood 1 by Matthew Rosenberg, Nikola Cizmesija, Rex Lokus Flash 1 by Si Spurrier, Mike Deodato Jr., Trish Mulvihill Power Girl 1 by Leah Williams, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Tales of the Titans 3 by Steve Orlando, Bob Quinn, Katherine Lobo, Adriano Lucas Marvel Avengers Annual 2023 by Stephanie Phillips, Alvaro Lopez, Alberto Foche, Raul Angulo Miracle Man: Silver Age 6 by Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, Jordie Bellaire Ultimate Invasion 4 by Jonathan Hickman, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Alex Sinclair Marvel Unlimited Marvel's Voices: Miles Morales by David Betancourt, Alba Glez I Am Groot 4 by Chiya Dark Horse Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Image Rat Queens: Sisters, Warriors, Queens 1 by Kurtis Wiebe, Roc Upchurch Comixology Black Sight by Stephanie Phillips, Conor Boyle Boom Stuff of Nightmares: Red Murder 1 by R.L. Stine, Adam Gorham IDW Sonic the Hedgehog: Amy's 30th Anniversary Special by Star Trek: Day of Blood – Shaxs' Best Day by Ryan North, Derek Charm Vault Sainted Love 1 by Steve Orlando, Giopota OGNs Super Hero's Journey by Patrick McDonnell Mall Goth by Kate Leth, Diana Sousa Meems & Feefs: Ferrets From Planet Ferretonia! by Liza Cooper A Sky of Paper Stars by Susie Yi Nephilim: On the Trail of the Ancients by David Dusa, Sylvain Runberg, Stephane Crety, Juliette Crety, Elvire de Cock The Out Side: Trans and Nonbinary Comics by Various Additional Reviews: Ahsoka ep7, T.I.M., A Slow Fire Burning News: Cullen Bunn kickstarts a novel, Didio goes ComicsGate, Mad Cave lands Dick Tracy rights with Alex Segura to write, Christopher Nolan and James Bond Trailers: Wish, Tomb Raider, Devil May Cry, Naughty Nine, Silent Night Comics Countdown (26-Sep) Penguin 2 by Tom King, Rafael de Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo Miracle Man: The Silver Age 6 by Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, Jordie Bellaire Action Comics 1057 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rafa Sandoval, Matt Herms Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow 1 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Black Hammer: The End 2 by Jeff Lemire, Malachi Ward Green Arrow 4 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr Newburn 11 by Chip Zdarsky, Jacob Phillips Immortal Thor 2 by Al Ewing, Martin Coccolo, Matt Wilson Super Hero's Journey OGN by Patrick McDonnell Void Rivals 4 by Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici, Mat Lopes
Stan Sakai was so sweet to sit down with me at Rose City Comic Con where we caught up on all the adventures of Usagi Yojimbo. He also shares his passion for his newest hobby: weapons training! I enjoyed my time at RCCC, but kickstarting the weekend speaking to one of my favorite creators in the industry was special. The post 352. Stan Sakai on Usagi Yojimbo at Rose City Comic Con first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.
In today's episode, legendary cartoonist, Stan Sakai joins the show! We talk about the creation of Usagi Yojimbo, the upcoming 40th Anniversary & what his plans are for Dogu (his new imprint) over at Dark Horse. He also shares his creative process and a special project to help people affected by the fires in Maui! Stan's links https://www.stansakai.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stansakai/ https://twitter.com/usagiguy https://www.facebook.com/officialstansakai/ Comic Lounge links https://www.twitter.com/thecomiclounge https://www.instagram.com/thecomiclounge https://www.facebook.com/thecomiclounge https://www.thecomiclounge.com thecomicloungepod@gmail.com #StanSakai #UsagiYojimbo #darkhorsecomics
We close our San Diego Comic-Con International coverage with an epic roundtable conversation with Energon Universe shepherds Robert Kirkman, Sean Mackiewicz, Joshua Williamson, and Daniel Warren Johnson. As you have undoubtedly heard, Skybound Entertainment is the new G.I. Joe and Transformers license holder. They recently launched their shared universe with a new comic book series called Void Rivals, written by Kirkman and illustrated by Lorenzo De Felici, and we think it's the most exciting event in comics. And that's based on only a tiny taste from Skybound. So far, we've read three Void Rivals issues, a three-page preview of Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers, a Tom Reilly cover for Williamson's Duke #1, and an Andrea Milana cover for Williamson's Cobra Commander #1. Before we plunge into the chat, we dive deep into reviewing these early peeks, consider the cultural apocalypse on the brink within Void Rivals, and how it may ripple into the Transformers and G.I. Joe books. We find beginnings to be the most exciting moments in stories. In these early stages, characters (and their creators) determine their principles. What do the G.I. Joes stand for in 2023? What does Cobra stand for? How will the Autobots' interaction with humanity alter their already well-established mission? We bring these questions to the creators, whose answers give you some idea of how the Energon Universe will stand apart from previous interpretations. We did not steer this conversation alone. We were joined by a few other reporter friends: Lance from Comic Book Keepers, Jeremy from The Geekly Grind, Jace Milam from The Comic Source, and Gerard "HipHopGamer" Williams. Please take the time to visit their sites and support their work, as their perspectives created a unique collaboration for this episode. Also, listen to our guests' previous appearances on Comic Book Couples Counseling: Robert Kirkman on Invincible, Joshua Williamson on Superman, Daniel Warren Johnson on Beta Ray Bill, and Daniel Warren Johnson on Do a Powerbomb! Skybound is set to release Transformers #1 in October, Duke #1 in December, and Cobra Commander #1 in January. Keep up to date on the Energon Universe by visiting their website and pre-order the comics through your local comic book store. What shop is closest to you? Find out by clicking HERE. As we discuss toward the end of this week's episode, cartoonist extraordinaire Jeff Smith recently suffered a cardiac arrest and was forced to cancel his "Dawn of Man" book tour. This means he won't be able to promote new books like Tuki and Bone: More Tall Tales. It's on you and us to get the word out. Help an artist who brought joy to our lives by nabbing his new comics for yourself and your friends. Visit Boneville HERE. Make sure that you follow Robert Kirkman on his Twitter. Follow Sean Mackiewicz on Twitter and Instagram. Keep up to date on all things Joshua Williamson by following him on Twitter, Instagram, and Substack. And follow Daniel Warren Johnson on Twitter, Instagram, and his Website. Listen to Danie Warren Johnson discuss The 'Nam #9 in detail, breaking down the single issue with us panel-by-panel on our Patreon. Other Relevant CBCC at SDCC Links: Todd McFarlane on Todd McFarlane Nicole Maines on Dreamer Jamie Lee Curtis, Russell Goldman, and Karl Stevens on Mother Nature Erik Burnham on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai on Usagi Yojimbo Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Enfield Gang Massacre Adrian Tomine on Shortcomings Paul Cornell on Con and On FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our August 27th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of The Mask, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies and featuring a Tradd Moore in-person introduction. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
For episode 128, we are joined by Sal from ComicPop and Brad from The Comic Book Couples Counseling to draft and discuss some of our favorite comic creators in the medium. This is our first COMIC CREATOR FANTASY DRAFT
Moving one character from one medium to another is a complex task. Nicole Maines was desperate to see her Dreamer fighting alongside the other DC Comics superheroes. However, when she pitched the idea to the publisher, she didn't expect them to ask her to participate in that process. Quickly, Maines found herself as writer of Dreamer's destiny, and such responsibility was as thrilling as it was daunting. Already, Dreamer has appeared in Superman: Son of Kal-El and the DC crossover event, Lazarus Planet. She's rapidly becoming an essential element within the comics universe. Next year, she'll get some serious space to explore with the original graphic novel Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story, written by Nicole Maines and illustrated by Rye Hickman. At the San Diego Comic-Con International, we sat down with Maines to discuss her hopes and dreams for Dreamer. She reveals the critical advice that fellow comic scribe, Tom Taylor, delivered when her stress levels were high. Nicole Maines also reflects on how moving Dreamer through the comic book medium revealed unique aspects about the character she had not considered previously. Maines has been bitten by the comic book bug. She's here to stay, and she's delighted about the possibilities - for herself and Dreamer. If you haven't already, listen to Nicole Maines' previous appearance on Comic Book Couples Counseling, talking about Lazarus Planet alongside Mark Waid and Leah Williams. Remember, you can now pre-order Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story at your local comic book shop. Not sure how to locate your closest comic book shop, CLICK HERE to find it. Also, be sure to follow Nicole Maines on Twitter and Instagram. Other Relevant Links: Todd McFarlane on Todd McFarlane Jamie Lee Curtis, Russell Goldman, & Karl Stevens on Mother Nature Erik Burnham on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai on Usagi Yojimbo Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Enfield Gang Massacre Adrian Tomine on Shortcomings Paul Cornell on Con and On And, if you haven't already, now's the time to join our Patreon, where superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson just recorded an epic chat with us about his favorite single-issue comic, The 'Nam #9. It's all part of our new Patreon podcast series, where we ask cool comic book creators to choose their favorite floppy comic. FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our August 27th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of The Mask, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies and featuring a Tradd Moore in-person introduction. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
During this year's San Diego Comic-Con International, finding someone working harder or as urgently as Todd McFarlane would be difficult. He was everywhere, announcing numerous projects one after the other. His partnership with Warner Bros. shows no signs of weakening as they unveiled numerous DC Multiverse figures, including a definitive cinematic Batman six-pack. McFarlane and Count Crowley creator David Dastmalchian revealed their Knights vs. Samurai series. He announced not one but five new Spawn comic book titles. And, yeah, he promised some big future news regarding his original character's big screen return. We were prepared to break it down with McFarlane when we met him inside the Image Comics booth on Saturday. He was probably excited to do the same, but something immediately shifted as we sat across from each other. He leaned into the Comic Book Couples Counseling concept and got vulnerable with us. Undoubtedly, you've read some Spawn comics. You know the character; you know his deal. You may not know or appreciate the philosophy driving the creation, however. Todd McFarlane puts it all out there in our conversation, leading to unexpected avenues regarding "chaos and consequence" and why he's so often disappointed by other comic books. We reflect on Marvel's Silver Age and Stan Lee's "The World Outside Your Window." Todd McFarlane challenges our idealized notions of this classic era and explains what he believes catapulted those characters into the public consciousness they preoccupy today. This episode is one of those episodes you wish could go on for a few more hours. There's never enough time. Maybe he'll join us again, and we can further follow these threads. Perhaps he won't. We're eager for you to hear this chat, though, and we think you haven't heard one quite like it from Todd McFarlane before. If you want to continue this discussion with McFarlane, you can find him on Twitter and Instagram, as well as his Website. Follow McFarlane Toys through Twitter and Instagram. Listen to our previous conversation with Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo talking all things Batman/Spawn HERE. Other Relevant Links: Jamie Lee Curtis, Russell Goldman, & Karl Stevens on Mother Nature Erik Burnham on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai on Usagi Yojimbo Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Enfield Gang Massacre Adrian Tomine on Shortcomings Paul Cornell on Con and On The Amazing Spider-Talk Podcast And, if you haven't already, now's the time to join our Patreon, where superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson just recorded an epic chat with us about his favorite single-issue comic, The 'Nam #9. It's all part of our new Patreon podcast series, where we ask cool comic book creators to choose their favorite floppy comic. FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our August 27th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of The Mask, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies and featuring a Tradd Moore in-person introduction. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
The path Mother Nature took to its sequential form is beautifully compelling. When Jamie Lee Curtis was nineteen, an angry story of global catastrophe and corporate greed took root. Time would pass, and along with her co-writer Russell Goldman, she would mold it into a potential movie. Her eventual friendship with New Yorker cartoonist (and former CBCC guest) Karl Stevens would ultimately yield the new graphic novel from Titan Comics. Curtis never imagined herself as a comic creator, but here she is, and she couldn't have been more thrilled to attend the San Diego Comic-Con International as one. We spoke with all three Mother Nature collaborators on the convention's second day. They were eager to share the book with us, making sure we had a physical copy in our hands, not satisfied with our PDF preview experience. It's one thing to see a comic on a screen; it's another to hold within your mitts. Mother Nature is a violently urgent comic. It's a supernatural revenge story in which a young woman goes on the attack against the oil organization that casually killed her father. Stevens illustrates numerous bits of bloody gore, and we chat with the creators about why this story had to be as gnarly as it is. The world is on fire, and she's furious. Don't believe the corporate narrative, maternity is defensive, and when it needs to be, it's vicious. While we devour the ground beneath our feet, the ground retaliates, and Earth's vengeance is as brutal as anything you've seen in a horror movie. Also, in this episode, we discuss our time inside the San Diego Comic-Con Museum, reviewing the current Animation Academy and Stan Lee exhibits. We extensively discuss our time outside the convention, visiting the best comic book shops in San Diego. Mother Nature arrives in comic shops on August 8th. You can find your nearest store HERE. You can find Karl Stevens on Twitter HERE and on Instagram HERE. Jamie Lee Curtis is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can find Russell Goldman on Twitter, Instagram, and his Website. Check out our previous conversation with Karl Stevens HERE, discussing his graphic novel, Penny. Other Relevant SDCC Links: Erik Burnham on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai on Usagi Yojimbo Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Enfield Gang Massacre Adrian Tomine on Shortcomings Paul Cornell on Con and On And, if you haven't already, now's the time to join our Patreon, where superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson just recorded an epic chat with us about his favorite single-issue comic, The 'Nam #9. It's all part of our new Patreon podcast series, where we ask cool comic book creators to choose their favorite floppy comic. FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our August 27th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of The Mask, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies and featuring a Tradd Moore in-person introduction. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
In September, Usagi Yojimbo returns to Dark Horse Comics with the new mini-series Ice and Snow. However, that's just the warm-up. Stan Sakai and Julie Sakai have massive plans for their Dogu Publishing imprint, and we're eager to break it all down with them. Their creative partnership began on a short strip featured in Peanuts: A Tribute to Charles M. Schulz. We go back to their beginning and trace a path to where they are today, creatively and as a romantic couple. How did they know they would work well together? How do they navigate two unique perspectives to produce a singular work? Dogu Publishing is a family affair, and that larger collaboration kicked off with Chibi Usagi's publication. Previously, we've dismissed this offshoot as cute and clever. However, upon re-examination this week, we discovered it's an essential entry in the Usagi Yojimbo story. And, yeah, it's brilliantly connected to the Usagi-Verse, which includes Space Usagi and a few other splinters you may still need to be aware of. This episode is part of our more extensive San Diego Comic-Con coverage, and since we're releasing on Sunday, we can reveal some new Usagi Yojimbo stories here. You should know, though, that at the 41:18 minute mark, we spoil a critical element from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen #4. We've dropped a warning within the audio, don't worry. Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Now #1 hits shelves on September 9th. We did get a preview of that issue, expect a review on the site very soon. Make sure you have it in your pull box at your local comic book store. If you don't have a local comic book store, you can find the nearest one HERE. Follow Stan Sakai on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow Dogu Publishing on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Most importantly, visit www.stansakai.com and get yourself some comics. Listen to our previous Stan Sakai episode, discussing all things Samurai Rabbit. As mentioned above, this episode is part of our San Diego Comic-Con International celebration. Listen to our Day One episode with Paul Cornell HERE. Listen to our Day Two episode with Adrian Tomine HERE. Listen to our Dary Three episode with Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips HERE. Next week, we'll return with some in-person interviews, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Karl Stevens, Todd McFarlane, Robert Kirkman, and more. You better get subscribed to Comic Book Couples Counseling. And, if you haven't already, now's the time to join our Patreon, where superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson just recorded an epic chat with us about his favorite single-issue comic, The 'Nam #9. It's all part of our new Patreon podcast series, where we ask cool comic book creators to choose their favorite floppy comic. Other Relevant Links: CBCC Counseling Invincible's Mark & Eve Shannon and Luke Lieberman on Red Sonja Tyler Crook on The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child Our Conversation with Gene Luen Yang FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our July 30th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts.
When we first started That Texas Blood by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips, we enjoyed it as a nifty, nasty, clever Western Noir. Now, we're three trade paperbacks in and one issue into their spin-off series, The Great Enfield Gang Massacre, and we think we're reading an epic mythology saga exploring notions of lowercase evil and uppercase Evil. Friends, this is their Hellboy, whether they want to admit it or not. The Enfield Gang Massacre #1 hits shelves courtesy of Image Comics on August 9th. If this is your first entry into their world, it works magnificently as a Western mystery exploring the sins of a "Print the Legend" history. If you've read every issue of That Texas Blood, it works on a whole other level. Condon and Phillips' spin-off returns readers to Ambrose County 150 years ago, when outlaw Montgomery Enfield and his gang are accused of a grotesque murder. In issue one, the posse forms and comes gunning for these criminals. They'll find a fight on their hands. Maybe. In this episode, we chat with Condon and Phillips about the types of evil they're examining in The Enfield Gang Massacre and That Texas Blood. We consider how their brains morph to meet the needs of this particular story and why it demands a different aesthetic than their previous collaborations. We also consider together just how far back they can explore regarding the Ambrose County land. Cave dwellers and dinosaurs? Yes, please. You can continue this chat with the That Texas Blood creators by following Chris Condon on Twitter and Instagram and following Jacob Phillips on Twitter and Instagram. This episode is part of our San Diego Comic-Con International celebration. Listen to our Day One episode with Paul Cornell HERE. Listen to our Day Two episode with Adrian Tomine HERE. Tomorrow, Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai will be on the podcast talking about Usagi Yojimbo and all things Dogu Publishing. A week later, we'll return with some in-person interviews, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Karl Stevens, Todd McFarlane, and more. You better get subscribed to Comic Book Couples Counseling. Other Relevant Links: CBCC Counseling Invincible's Mark & Eve Shannon and Luke Lieberman on Red Sonja Tyler Crook on The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our July 30th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
Most people cringe a little when they look at their younger selves. Cartoonist Adrian Tomine certainly doesn't love revisiting his older work, but he was challenged to do so when adapting his own graphic novel, Shortcomings, for director Randall Park. We're ecstatic to have Tomine on the podcast today, discussing his recent revisitation of a work that gripped both of us when we cracked the page. The creator is generous with his time, process, and internal life. Shortcomings is - what did TNT use to call them - a new classic. It focuses on Ben Tanaka, a viciously judgemental twenty-something whose long-time relationship has suddenly erupted into uncertainty. Hit up your Google machine and find a classic review; no doubt the critic tackling the comic will address the likability issue. We certainly bring it up with Adrian Tomine in our conversation, and his answer is so beautifully Comic Book Couples Counseling. After this conversation, be sure to follow Adrian Tomine on his Instagram and through his Website. Purchase Shortcomings via Drawn & Quarterly or wherever fine comic books are sold. You can find your local shop HERE. The Shortcomings movie arrives in theaters on August 4th from Sony Pictures Classics. This episode is part of our San Diego Comic-Con International celebration. Our chat with Adrian Tomine aligns with Day Two. Listen to our Day One episode with Paul Cornell HERE. Tomorrow, Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips will join us to discuss The Enfield Gang Massacre. On Sunday, Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai will be on the podcast talking about Usagi Yojimbo and all things Dogu Publishing. You better get subscribed to Comic Book Couples Counseling. And, if you haven't already, now's the time to join our Patreon, where superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson just recorded an epic chat with us about his favorite single-issue comic, The 'Nam #9. It's all part of our new Patreon podcast series, where we ask cool comic book creators to choose their favorite floppy comic. Other Relevant Links: CBCC Counseling Invincible's Mark & Eve Shannon and Luke Lieberman on Red Sonja Tyler Crook on The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child Brad gust-stars on the Missing Frames podcast Adrian Tomine on Recommend If You Like FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our July 30th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
The San Diego Comic-Con International is back, and just like last year, we're determined to bring the celebrations to our Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast feed. Whether you're attending the show or not, we aim to bring the con experience to your ears. All week long. Every day of the con, we're dropping one new, rad creator conversation episode. We're kicking things off strong today (Thursday), chatting with celebrated science fiction, television, and comics writer Paul Cornell. His new Ahoy Comics series, Con and On, is the perfect concept to launch our Comic-Con festivities as it celebrates and challenges everything we love about convention culture. Paul Cornell's new book focuses on the Vista Al Mar Comics Festival over five years, spanning three decades. Each chapter in the series covers a different year, returning to various characters as they succeed and fail in the industry. You'll recognize some faces, cheer at their victories, and cringe at their losses. Con and On pulls no punches, but it's not a heavyweight bloodbath either. Only someone who loves this world as much as Paul Cornell could write this book. While there is comedy and heart throughout, there is some anger, frustration, and a drive to advance beyond the tired, old ways. You can follow Paul Cornell on Blue Sky, Instagram, and his Website. Also, check out his Hammer House podcast. Make sure you're subscribed to the Comic Book Couples Counseling feed. Tomorrow, Adrian Tomine joins us to discuss his classic graphic novel Shortcomings and its upcoming adaptation directed by Randall Park. On Saturday, Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips return to the pod, breaking down their new That Texas Blood spin-off series, The Enfield Gang Massacre. Finally, on Sunday, Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai arrive on the pod and show all of us creative couples how to do collaboration right. These convos are the best panels around, and no standing in line is required. And, if you haven't already, now's the time to join our Patreon, where superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson just recorded an epic chat with us about his favorite single-issue comic, The 'Nam #9. It's all part of our new Patreon podcast series, where we ask cool comic book creators to choose their favorite floppy comic. Other Relevant Links: CBCC Counseling Invincible's Mark & Eve Shannon and Luke Lieberman on Red Sonja Tyler Crook on The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child Lisa's Dear Rosie Review for The Beat Decoder Ring Parmasean Cheese Episode Our Victoria Grace Elliot Interview FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our July 30th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
With four Mark Grayson and Atom Eve counseling sessions already behind us, we finally reach a conclusion regarding their Invincible relationship. In this episode, we discuss the final two trade paperbacks in Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Cory Walker's superhero masterpiece, The End of All Things Parts One and Two. While their ending is definitive, their story seemingly remains ongoing. We must reckon with what we're given and how far these characters have and have not grown since we first met them one hundred and forty-four issues ago. Also, in this conversation, we establish our last thoughts about our chosen love expert for Mark and Eve, Dr. Marc Brackett, and his book, Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive. Certainly, we'll apply numerous elements from this book to our partnership, but not everything jives with our current journey. Mood meters and meta-emotions, you're absolutely going into our utility belt. Invincible: The End of All Things contains nothing but Big Emotions, and they're somehow even larger than the usual Big Emotions the series throws at its characters. It's all in the title, and stress levels are extra high when facing oblivion. How do we challenge/embrace life's greatest threats? What can we learn from how Mark and Eve handle them? Our final Comic Book Couples Counseling Mark and Eve sessions also signify the start of a week-long San Diego Comic-Con International celebration. As you're listening to this episode, we're already traveling to the west coast. On Thursday, join us back here for an in-depth conversation with writer Paul Cornell, discussing his Comic-Con satire, Con and On. On Friday, we're chatting with Adrian Tomine about his classic graphic novel Shortcomings and the upcoming movie adaptation. On Saturday, Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips return to the show, teasing their new That Texas Blood spin-off series, The Enfield Gang Massacre. Finally, on Sunday, we were joined by Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai, giving us the scoop on all things Usagi Yojimbo and Dogu Publishing. And, if you haven't already, now's the time to join our Patreon, where superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson just recorded an epic chat with us about his favorite single-issue comic, The 'Nam #9. It's all part of our new Patreon podcast series, where we ask rad comic book creators to choose their favorite floppy comic. Invincible issues covered in this episode: 133 - 144, published by Image Comics through the Skybound Entertainment imprint between February 2017 and February 2018. The comic was written by Robert Kirkman, penciled by Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, inked by Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Dexter Vines, and Mark Morales, colored by Nathan Fairbairn, and lettered by Rus Wooton. Other Relevant Links: CBCC Mark & Eve Episode 1 - Robert Kirkman programs our sessions CBCC Mark & Eve Episode 2 - Modern Family CBCC Mark & Eve Episode 3 - Reboot? CBCC Mark & Eve Episode 4 - Full House Shannon and Luke Lieberman on Red Sonja Tyler Crook on The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child Lisa Guest-Stars on Spec Tales Brad Guest-Star on Missing Frames CBCC Guest-Stars on Comic Book Keepers CBCC Guest-Stars on The Amazing Spider-Talk (Patreon) FINAL ROUND OF PLUGS (PHEW): Don't forget to grab your tickets for our July 30th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Don't forget! Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
We're one week away from San Diego Comic Con, which means the AIPT Comics podcast is recapping the last bits of news before we're all blown away late next week! That's not all. We also have special guests and creators of The Schlub, which includes Ryan Stegman, Kenny Porter, and Tyrell Cannon! We dig into what they call the "Greatest superhero comic book on the planet!" That comes out in comic shops on August 23rd!Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel sets December for new ‘Thunderbolts' #1 series launchMarvel's ‘Trick-or-Read' returns October 4thMarvel announces 'Carnage' #1 by Torunn Grønbekk and Pere PérezMs. Marvel returns in ‘Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant' August 30thMarvel teases a new Punisher to be announced at SDCC 2023Dark Horse reveals SDCC 2023 panel and signing scheduleBOOM! Studios announces SDCC 2023 panel schedule and booth detailsImage Comics details SDCC 2023 plans, panels, and moreFantagraphics shares all their SDCC 2023 panels, signings, and moreDSTLRY reveals SDCC 2023 panels, merchandise, and moreWEBTOON hosting first-ever WEBTOONies digital awardsDC reveals manga reader, Kodansha series to DC Universe Infinite'Universal Monsters: Dracula' announced by James Tynion IV and Martin SimmondsStone-cold killer series 'Dark Spaces: Dungeon' coming October 2023A horror movie comes alive in 'The Midnite Show' launching October 2023Our Top Books of the WeekDave:The Hunger and the Dusk (2023) #1 (G. Willow Wilson, Chris Wildgoose)Immortal X-Men #13 (Kieron Gillen, Lucas Werneck)Nathan:The Hunger and the Dusk (2023) #1 (G. Willow Wilson, Chris Wildgoose)Knight Terrors: Zatanna #1Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Dave - Amazing Spider-Man #29 (Zeb Wells, Ed Mcguinness)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Blade #1 (Bryan Edward Hill, Elena Casagrande)Nathan: Hawkgirl #1JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen #5 (Sakai Cover)Nathan: Blade #1 (Kaare Andrews)Segment Interview: Kenny Porter, Ryan Stegman, and Tyrell Cannon - Schlub. More info. FOC for Issue 1 is July 31 - Release Date: August 23The premise of The Schlub is so perfect, so, “how did nobody think of this before,” what is the elevator pitch in your own words?Ryan, I know this was an idea you pitched a few years ago, how did the project change once Kenny and Tyrell came on board?The ashcan preview issue has been out for a little over a week. How has the response been so far?Is this a writing situation similar to Mike Mignola who works with tons of writers to bring Hellboy to life, Kenny & Tyrell are you running everything by Ryan who must approve every small detail? (joking)Now's your chance to promote KLC Press and its Substack, what can Schlub fans get if they join? We've seen some cool process drawings on there!Was the design of Roger Dalton inspired by any person you may know, or a character?What's the design process like here for various characters? For Wyrm, did anyone say “more tubes!” or for Roger, did anyone say “schlubbier!”The premise has Roger switch with Cirrus, and while it'll be great to see what Roger does with powers, will the story explore what Cirrus is going through in a very unhealthy human body? This book is funny, but it's also full of action. In terms of both scripting and illustration, how do you balance laughs with tension?Tyrell, your style screams “there are easter eggs!” Is there a favorite thing you stuck into a scene or background in the series, and what is it so we can go looking? Anything else you fellas would like to plug today?
Comic Reviews: Marvel Carnage Reigns Omega by Cody Ziglar, Julius Ohta, Roge Antonio, Erick Arciniega Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White and Red 3 by X-Men: Before the Fall – Heralds of Apocalypse by Al Ewing, Stefano Landini, Luca Pizzari, Rafael Pimentel, Ceci de la Cruz Wolverine: Snikt Manga GN by Tsutomu Nihei, Guru eFX Infinity Comics Blade First Bite by Bryan Hill, Mack Chater, Dan Brown Cosmo the Spacedog 5 by Jason Loo, David Cutler Dark Horse Hellboy and the BPRD 1957: Fearful Symmetry by Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson, Alison Sampson, Dave Stewart Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos 1 by James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal, Isaac Goodhart, Miquel Muerto Boom Creed: The Next Round 1 by Latoya Morgan, Jai Jamison, Wilton Santos Power Rangers Unlimited: The Coinless 1 by Adam Cesare, Moises Hidalgo, Arthur Hesli IDW Brynmore 1 by Steve Niles, Damien Worm ComiXology Closing Time by Justin Kennon, Genzi Studio OGNs Unicorn Legacy: Call of the Goddess by Kid Toussaint, Veronica Alvarez Paper Planes by Jennie Wood, Dozerdraws Picture Day by Sarah Sax Monstress: A Transracial Adoption Story by Sarah Myer Bawk-Ness Monster by Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment Knockturn County by James Roche, Axur Eneas Additional Reviews: Secret Invasion ep2, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken, Pam and Tommy, Nimona, Avenue 5, Outpost Zero, Skull Island News: Superman casting, Among Us animated series in development from Infinity Train creator, Valiant signs a new deal with an international publisher, Dragon Prince s5 release date, Yelena Belova getting her own comic series, Mattel Cinematic Universe Trailers: Five Nights at Freddy's Comics Countdown (27 Jun 2023): Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures GN by Jason Pamment Local Man 5 by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Felipe Sobreiro, Brad Simpson w0rldtr33 3 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire Unstoppable Doom Patrol 4 by Dennis Culver, David Lafuente, Brian Reber Seasons Have Teeth 3 by Dan Watters, Sebastian Cabrol, Dan Jackson Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos 1 by James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal, Isaac Goodhart, Miquel Muerto TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen 4 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Action Comics 1056 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rafa Sandoval, Max Raynor, Matt Herms, Dan Jurgens, Dorado Quick, Lee Weeks, Yasmin Flores Montanez, Elizabeth Breitweiser Green Arrow 3 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Bawk-Ness Monster GN by Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter
Comic Reviews: DC City Boy 1 by Greg Pak, Minkyu Jung, Sunny Gho Marvel Daredevil and Echo 1 by Taboo, B. Earl, Phil Noto Extreme Venomverse 2 by Al Ewing, Clay McLeod Chapman, David Pepose, Ken Lashley, Paul Davidson, Vincenzo Carratu, Ceci de la Crus, Federico Blee, Alex Guimaraes Fury 1 by Al Ewing, Scot Eaton, Ramon Rosanas, Tom Reilly, Adam Kubert, Cam Smith, Jordie Bellaire Star Wars – Darth Vader: Black, White, and Red 2 by Jason Aaron, Victoria Ying, David Pepose, Leonard Kirk, Alessandro Vitti, Marika Cresta, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Storm 1 by Ann Nocenti, Sid Kotian, Andrew Dalhouse Infinity Comics Li'l Rocket 2 by Stephanie Williams, Jay Fosgitt Image Supermassive 2023 by Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Melissa Flores, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Walter Baiamonte Dynamite Vampirella vs. Superpowers 1 by Dan Abnett, Pasquale Qualano Red 5 We are Scarlet Twilight 1 by Benjamin Morse OGNs Star Wars: High Republic - The Edge of Balance: Precedent by Daniel Jose Older, Tomio Ogata Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks, Emma Oosterhous Peculiar Woods: Ancient Underwater City by Andres Colemnares The Do-Over by Rodrigo Vargas, Coni Yovaniniz Lost in Taiwan by Mark Crilley Swamp: A Summer in the Bayou by Johann G. Louis Additional Reviews: Little Mermaid, Muppets Mayhem pilot, Misfitz Clubhouse, Wein/Wrightson Swamp Thing, Talisman, Ice Cream Man News: Image leaves Diamond, Colleen Doran Good Omens Kickstarter, more details on G.O.D.S., Omnistats, Omninews, Kate Bishop YA novel, Alligator Loki one-shot, details on Gotham War, Runaways pulled from Disney+, Spider-Man Manga, How to Train Your Dragon live-action casting Trailers: Barbie, Haunted Mansion Comics Countdown (23 May 2023): Supermassive 2023 by Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Melissa Flores, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Walter Baiamonte Action Comics 1055 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rafa Sandoval, Matt Herms, Dan Jurgens, Dorado Quick, Lee Weeks, Yasmin Flores Montanez, Brad Anderson, Elizabeth Breitweiser Radiant Pink 5 by Melissa Flores, Meghan Camarena, Emma Kubert, Rebecca Nalty Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine 5 by Scott Snyder, Jamal Igle, Juan Castro, Chris Sotomayor TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen 3 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Harrower 4 by Justin Jordan, Brahm Revel Green Arrow 2 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr Fury 1 by Al Ewing, Scot Eaton, Ramon Rosanas, Tom Reilly, Adam Kubert, Cam Smith, Jordie Bellaire Time Before Time 23 by Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville, Jorge Coelho, Chris O'Halloran All Eight Eyes 2 by Steve Foxe, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson
Dark Horse-O-Rama: Where Monsters Lie #3 by Kyle Starks, Piotr Kowalski, and Vladimir Popov, Masters of the Universe: Masterverse #3 by Tim Seeley, Eddie Nunez, Claudia Balboni, Rico Renzi, and David Rubín, All Eight Eyes #1 by Steve Foxe, Piotr Kowalski, and Brad Simpson, and Grendel Omnibus Volume 2 by Matt Wagner and company, plus Image-O-Rama: Dark Ride #5 by Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, and Adriano Lucas, The Giant Kokjü #1 by Gerry Duggan, Scott Koblish, and Hi-Fi, Ambassadors #2 by Mark Millar, Karl Kerschl, and Michele Assarasakorn, and more TerrorWar, plus Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Usagi Yojimbo: WhereWhen #1 by Stan Sakai from IDW, The Mighty Barbarians #1 by Michael Moreci, Giuseppi Cafaro, and Barbara Nosenzo from Ablaze, Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow #1, Crazy Food Truck Volume 3 by Rokurou Ogaki from Viz, plus a whole mess more!
And now a rambling and too brief review of "Space Usagi", in which Stan Sakai takes his classic samurai rabbit into a space opera.
This week, we discuss Comic Shop News, Stan Sakai back at Dark Horse, Superman variant covers, Harley Quinn getting renewed, DC Fandome, Paper Girls, Marvel's D23 announcements, Thunderbolts, and Sandman Episodes 5 & 6. Starring Ryan Higgins and Brock Sager.
On the show this week, we welcome Stan Sakai and the creative force behind the new Netflix series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles. Yeah, we can hardly believe it, either. After decades of anticipation, Miyamoto Usagi, the classic comic book character, finally has his own show. Kinda. But don't let that "kinda" worry you. It's all good. Adaptation is a scary concept when you love something as much as we love Usagi Yojimbo. Stan Sakai's comic is legendary. Few have ever dabbled in his world. The idea that showrunners Candie Langdale and Doug Langdale were able to play with his rabbit ronin makes us jittery. However, having watched the ten Samurai Rabbit episodes currently available, we can breathe a massive relief. This cartoon is good. Real good. And a big reason behind why the show works so well is how it circumvents fannish nitpicks by jumping into Miyamoto Usagi's future, following his brash, teenage descendant Yuichi Usagi instead. Samurai Rabbit skews a little younger than the comics, but it's not totally absent of corpses or stakes. Also, the series cleverly challenges Miyamoto's legacy through Yuichi's idolization. In this episode, we first chat with Stan Sakai and art director Khang Le about the thematic and artistic twists this series pulls from the Usagi Yojimbo comic book. We then chat with Candie Langdale and Doug Landale about their anxiety in adapting such a precious franchise. And, um, we might get some hints about how Samurai Rabbit encourages Stan Sakai's desire to see other creators play with his toys. Relevant Links to this Week's Episode: Lisa's Comics Bookcase interview with Jadzia Axelrod & Jess Taylor Our Conversation with Chris Samnee & Laura Samnee CBCC 54: Miyamoto & Tomoe - Grasscutter CBCC 55: Miyamoto & Tomoe - The Mother of Mountains CBCC 56: Miyamoto & Tomoe - Tomoe's Story CBCC 57: Miyamoto & Tomoe - Senso Be sure to stay updated on all things Stan Sakai by visiting his Twitter HERE, his Instagram HERE, and his Website HERE. You can follow Candie Langdale and Doug Langdale on their Twitter HERE, their Instagram HERE, and their Website HERE. You can follow Khang Le on his Instagram HERE and his Website HERE. Oh! And don't forget to watch Samurai Rabbit, produced by Gaumont Animation, now streaming on Netflix. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
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