Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Orlando

Steve Orlando is one of the busiest writers in comics right now, and this week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we're running our full, uncut conversation with him. Earlier this week, we published a written feature focused on his Scarlet Witch run, but this episode expands far beyond that, covering everything from Deadweight with Bobby Lee to Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar, DC x AEW, his chance to judge on Dragula Titans season 2, Tarzan Beyond, X-Men Infinity, and even a teased return to Midnighter! If you wanted the complete Orlando download, this is it.   Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS ‘Sonic vs. Godzilla' is finally happening, and it's bigger than you think See new Origin Box characters Hostilicus and Wonder Man from 'Reborn: Ultimate Impact' Marvel's WHAT IF? returns with wild twists for its 50th anniversary Marvel brings 'Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man' art to new variant covers 'JLA/Avengers' is coming back to comic shops this summer 2026 Oni Press unveils bold fall 2026 graphic novel lineup Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Infernal Hulk #4 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein) The Mighty Thor #7 (Al Ewing, Pasqel Ferry) Alex:​​ Power Fantasy #16 (Gillen, Wijnegaard) Absolute Wonder Woman #17 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Sorcerer Supreme #3 (Bernard Chang, Ruth Redmond) Dave: Hulk Smash Everything #3 (Ryan North, Vincenzo Carratu) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Moonstar #1 (Ashley Allen, Edoardo Audino) & Narco #1 (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard) Dave: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6 (Horvath Cover) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Taurin Clarke Cover) Or Maybe Alex: X-Men #26 (Gurihiru Marvel Monster Variant) Interview: Steve Orlando Deadweight (GUNGNIR Publishing) (with Bobby Lee & Matthew Medney) Deadweight sounds completely unhinged in the best way, blending martial arts chaos, horror, and absurdist comedy. When you're co-writing something that springs so directly from Bobby Lee's comedic voice, how do you balance honoring that raw unpredictability while still building a story with emotional stakes and structure? Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar (out Feb 18) In Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar, Aric joins the PunX after millennia of isolation, and suddenly honor is tied to community rather than conquest. How has it been carving out your own corner of the Valiant universe? Good Bones Good Bones gathers your horror work into a single anthology, and many of the stories explore queer identity through transformation, secrecy, and bodily autonomy. When you write horror rooted in identity, are you consciously using the genre as metaphor, or does that symbolism emerge naturally through character? Dragula (with Todd McFarlane) You co-judged Dragula alongside Todd McFarlane, which feels like a collision of comics horror and performance art. Did that experience teach you anything about spectacle and theatricality, or inspire you when you're comics work? DC AEW DC and AEW both thrive on spectacle, but they also rely heavily on character-driven drama and long-term storytelling. When writing DC x AEW #1, how did you balance the over-the-top, live-event energy with making sure the character pairings felt emotionally and thematically right, rather than just fun visual mashups? Scarlet Witch Can you talk about or tease the status of Wanda and Vision's relationship as of now? Agatha Harkness is your main antagonist in Sorcerer Supreme, what makes her fun to write? Agatha is the Vishanti's chosen sorcerer supreme, I was curious if you're drawing from any personal life experience having someone be picked over you when writing this story arc? Your run on Scarlet Witch has been released via miniseries, are there advantages (and disadvantages) to this format? Wanda Maximoff has worn a lot of labels over the years—Avenger, sorceress, reality shaper, occasional cosmic wildcard. How do you personally view her place in that ecosystem? Additional General Questions Your bibliography moves fluidly between superhero epics, indie horror, licensed work, and now chaotic comedy with Deadweight. How do you recalibrate your voice between projects without losing what makes a story feel unmistakably yours?

Steve Orlando – the mastermind behind DC Comics hits like Wonder Woman and Justice League of America – is bringing AEW into the DC Universe with the DC x AEW comic crossover! He breaks down the origin of this dream project, what it was like developing the story, and how AEW stars like Darby Allin, Swerve Strickland, Hangman Adam Page, Willow Nightingale, Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy, and Jon Moxley were chosen for the book. He also talks pairing Darby with Batman, and Toni Storm with Zatanna, in a dynamic that “writes itself.” Steve explains why comics and wrestling are “chocolate and peanut butter” storytelling, how moments like Mercedes Moné's shocking turn shaped the entire story, and why a Sting appearance was non-negotiable. He also shares how he got into wrestling, the comic that hooked him for life (West Coast Avengers #16), his decades-long grind to break into DC, and how the “Big Galactic Belt” drives the multiversal story. Upper Deck's AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc  AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hearts and Cupid's arrows were in the air when we recorded this most recent Comic Book Bears episode this past Valentine's Day! And what an assortment of comic book candy do we have for you this time around! Hit play to hear Caleb, Bill Z and Steve discuss the Dreadnok War storyline in Image's current G.I. Joe series, The Vision and The Scarlet Witch's Fear the Reaper arc by Steve Orlando and Lorenzo Tammetta from Marvel, the DC K.O. Boss Battle one-shot and the (excellent) Knightfight mini-series starring Batman and various Robins by Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora springing out of the same DC Comics event! And if your taste in confections runs more to the indie end of the spectrum, don't worry we have you covered too with the queer graphic novels In Between the Trees by Paul Winck and Dancing on the Volcano Paperback by Floor de Goede! All this plus a sweet and crunchy vintage Geek Get that Bill Z shows off from 1989!!

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

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O.: Boss Battle 1 by Jeremy Adams, Ronan Cliquet, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Kieran McKeown, Pablo Collar, Hi-Fi DC x AEW 1 by Steve Orlando, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse Superman: Chains of Love 1 by Leah Williams, Ig Guara, Fabi Marques Dan Slott, Rosi Kampe, Trish Mulvihill Marvel Godzilla Infinity Roar 1 by Gerry Duggan, Ig Guara, Javier Garron, Jesus Aburtov Magik and Colossus 1 by Ashley Allen, German Peralta, Arthur Hesli Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four 1 by Josh Trujillo, Andrea Di Vito, Erick Arciniega Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant 1 by Murewa Ayodele, Federica Mancin, Java Tartaglia Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 2 by Jacob Chabot Dark Horse Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Dynamite Archie x Army Of Darkness 1 by Erik Burnham, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Ellie Wright Supernatural Valentine's Day Special 2026 by Preeti Chhibber, Pasquale Qualano, Arancia Studio Thundarr the Barbarian 1 by Jason Aaron, Kewber Baal, Jorge Sutil ThunderCats: Lost in Time by Ed Brisson, Vincenzo Federici, Alessandro Miracolo, Chris Campana, Gerardo Gambone, Ellie Wright Image D'Orc 1 by Brett Bean, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Oni Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen 1 by Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten, Francesco Segala, Sabrina Del Grosso OGN Countdown Everybody by Jim Benton Startup Squad: One for the Dogs by Brian Weisfeld, Bonnie Bader, Nadia Hsieh LEGO Ninjago: Strike of the Serpentine by Cameron Chittock, Will Morris, Sara Antonellini Supergirl's Zoo-Per Heroes Vol 1: Krypto's Big Break by Rob Justus Lost in the Future Vol 3: Save the Planet by Damian Campanario, Alex Fuentes Going Under by Lauren Zside, H.E. Caldwell, Kelly Skovron, Nel Robinson Pi-Rats Vol 1: Set Sail For Adventure by Alexis Vivallo, Fernando Munoz I Survived Vol 13: The California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis, Georgie Ball, Cassie Anderson Action Cat and Adventure Bug Vol 1: Let's Do This! by Art and Franco Snowlands Vol 1: Blood Moon by Morr Meroz, Collin Fogel Space Chasers Vol 2: To The Moon by Joe Caramagna, Leland Melvin, Alison Acton Kid Flash: Going Rogue by Steve Foxe, Jerry Gaylord HILO Presents Vol 1: The Mighty by Judd Winick Camp Monster by Kate Messner, Falynn Koch Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino Steam by Shaenon Garrity, Emily Holden Additional Reviews: I Am Their Silence graphic novel But I'm a Cheerleader A Knock At the Cabin Starfleet Academy ep5 Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep3 New Helluva Boss short Muppet Show News: Imperial Guardians to be 5 issue miniseries, new Disney CEO, Man on the Inside renewed, Chiwetel Ejiofor playing lead in Flanagan's Exorcist, DSTLRY troubles, Balder's Gate 3 adaptation in the works, new Alex Ross OGN, IDW woes, Flanagan remaking The Mist, Matt Braly and Rebecca Sugar's movie not moving forward Trailers: The Dinosaurs, Rooster, Supergirl, Minions and Monsters, Mandalorian and Grogu, Super Mario Galaxy Comics Countdown (04 Feb 2026): Nice House By the Sea 7 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire Department of Truth 35 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Absolute Superman 16 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Absolute Green Lantern 11 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay Event Horizon: Dark Descent 5 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Space Scouts 3 by Matt Kindt, David Rubin Wynd: The Power of the Blood 7 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas DC K.O.: Knightfight 4 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Triona Farrell Batman 6 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey

The Cyclops solo series is finally here—and we're breaking it all down with series writer Alex Paknadel.We dive deep into Scott Summers' history, his complicated origin story, his relationship with Jean Grey, and how Mister Sinister has been pulling the strings—plus what readers can expect as Cyclops steps fully into the spotlight.

Indie Comic Book Noise Episode 597 – Supposed to Read Comics not Buy Them Red skies threaten as Phil, Steve, Kevin, and Andy are here to steer the ICBN ship through the super flow. Assorted News, publisher websites, and Andy not finding anything worthwhile to buy on a certain week Twilight Zone #2 by Tom Scioli (IDW) Wally Wood book of the week: The Spawn of Venus & other stories (Fantagraphics)https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/spawn-of-venus-and-other-stories Fabulous Freak Brothers collections & Omnibus talkhttps://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/shop?q=Fabalous+Freak+Brothers Comic Grading/condition talk Assorted Crisis Events #8 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki (Image)https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/assorted-crisis-events-8 The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 18 by Charles Dixon, Doug Murray, Larry Yakata, Michael Docherty, Ernie Chan (Dark Horse)https://www.darkhorse.com/books/25-252/savage-sword-of-conan-volume-18-tpb/ Love Everlasting Vol. 3 by Tom King, Elsa Charretier, Matt Hollingsworth (Image)https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/love-everlasting-tp-vol-3 X-O Manowar #1 (2025) by Steve Orlando, Guillermo Fajardo, Lautaro Ftuli (Valiant/Alien Books/IDW)https://www.alienbooks.com/valiant-beyond-the-xo-manowar Back Issue Magazine #162 – TwoMorrows (Back Issue goes MAD)https://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1836 Shout OutsDerek Enjoy! Twitter: @indiecomicbookn, Bluesky: @marvelicbnoise.bsky.social #CombineTheShows

Red skies threaten as Phil, Steve, Kevin, and Andy are here to steer the ICBN ship through the super flow. Assorted News, publisher websites, and Andy not finding anything worthwhile to buy on a certain week Twilight Zone #2 by Tom Scioli (IDW) Wally Wood book of the week: The Spawn of Venus & other stories (Fantagraphics)https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/spawn-of-venus-and-other-stories Fabulous Freak Brothers collections & Omnibus talkhttps://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/shop?q=Fabalous+Freak+Brothers Comic Grading/condition talk Assorted Crisis Events #8 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki (Image)https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/assorted-crisis-events-8 The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 18 by Charles Dixon, Doug Murray, Larry Yakata, Michael Docherty, Ernie Chan (Dark Horse)https://www.darkhorse.com/books/25-252/savage-sword-of-conan-volume-18-tpb/ Love Everlasting Vol. 3 by Tom King, Elsa Charretier, Matt Hollingsworth (Image)https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/love-everlasting-tp-vol-3 X-O Manowar #1 (2025) by Steve Orlando, Guillermo Fajardo, Lautaro Ftuli (Valiant/Alien Books/IDW)https://www.alienbooks.com/valiant-beyond-the-xo-manowar Back Issue Magazine #162 – TwoMorrows (Back Issue goes MAD)https://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1836 Shout OutsDerek Enjoy! Twitter: @indiecomicbookn, Bluesky: @marvelicbnoise.bsky.social

Jeph Loeb on the podcast! Buckle in for this two hour deep dive into Nate Grey, Age of Apocalypse, and Marvel in the 90s!

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

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

The latest DC Spotlight is live as Jace and Rocky break down a smaller but strong slate of DC releases for the week of January 14, 2026, offering full rankings and detailed discussion across eight books. The episode opens with Court: Children of the Round Table #5, where Tom Taylor delivers another major cliffhanger revealing Felicity's shocking connection to Mordred and continuing the series' younger-reader focus within main DC continuity. Aquaman #13 shifts attention away from Arthur himself to spotlight Mera, deepening Xebel lore, introducing new mysteries around Andrina's imperial ambitions, and setting up long-term consequences tied to DC KO. In Action Comics #1094, Mark Waid explores Superboy's moral conflict as he undertakes a military rescue mission under General Lane, raising questions about agency, responsibility, and secrecy, while reactions to the noir-leaning art remain mixed. The Wonder Woman Black & Gold 2026 Special earns discussion for its experimental format, standout visuals from Mitch Gerads, and a thematically heavy Steve Orlando story examining truth, belief, and manipulation through the Golden Lasso. Supergirl #9 leans hard into character drama as a New Year's party spirals into fallout that challenges Kara's role as a mentor and forces a reckoning with Lesla's fate and Kandorian biology. Batman and Robin #29 continues Philip Kennedy Johnson's acclaimed Quiet Man arc, pushing the Ventriloquist mythology to disturbing new depths while strengthening Bruce and Damian's evolving father-son dynamic. DC KO #3 escalates the tournament with creative team-ups, major eliminations, Lex Luthor's calculated use of Supergirl, Joker's chaotic advantage, and a cliffhanger teasing Absolute-inspired threats. The episode closes with Green Lantern Corps #12, where Morgan Hampton juggles multiple Lantern factions, Larfleeze's assault on Oa, Fatality's uncertain allegiance, and a looming planetary threat, delivering a dense, fast-paced issue that emerges as the week's top contender.

2025 Year-End Spectacular/Stewies Weekly Comic Reviews: Marvel Sorcerer Supreme 1 by Steve Orlando, Bernard Chang, Ruth Redmond Ultimate Endgame 1 by Deniz Camp, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Jonas Scharf, Federico Blee, Edgar Delgado X-Men: Age of Revelation Finale by Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman, Netho Diaz, JP Mayer, Marcio Menyz Marvel Unlimited Strange Tales 3 by Preeti Chhibber, Bailie Rosenlund, Ian Herring Dark Horse Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – the Bad Batch: Rogue Agents 1 by Michael Moreci, Reese Hannigan, Elisabetta D'Amico, Michael Atiyeh OGN Countdown: Miraculous Chibi by Carrie Harris, Ryan Jampole Flash Gordon Adventures Vol 2: The Anthology Odyssey by Art Baltazar Chase Speedington Vol 1: Chase Speedington and the Last Dragon's Breath by Franco Aureliani, Mike Hartigan Additional Reviews: Eight Limbs Flash Gordon: The Girl From Infinity Flip Side Hunger's Bite Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood's Dracula by Koren Shadmi Adventureman HC 1 and 2 Stranger Things finale Invincible s3 Peacemaker s2 Jurassic World Chaos Theory finale What We Do in the Shadows Woman in Cabin 10 Pluribus Marty Supreme News: new Jonah Hex series, Omninews Trailers: Avengers Doomsday, Wonder Man Comics Countdown (31 Dec 2025): Escape 5 by Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna Radiant Black 39 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Marcelo Costa, Giona Zefiro Feral 19 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Ultimate Endgame 1 by Deniz Camp, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Jonas Scharf, Federico Blee, Edgar Delgado Ultimates 19 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Edgar Delgado Flash Gordon 14 by Jeremy Adams, Eder Messias, Lee Loughridge Lucky Devils 6 by Charles Soule, Ryan Browne, Kevin Knipstein Tin Can Society 9 by Peter Warren, Francesco Mobili Predator Kills Marvel Universe 5 by Benjamin Percy, Marcelo Ferreira, Brent Peeples, Daniel Picciotto, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata Marvel Knights: The World to Come 5 by Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada, Richard Isanove

Chris Claremont on the podcast! From his start as a gopher at Marvel Comics to the Doomsday tease—from Dark Phoenix Saga to his X-Treme X-Men run—we cover it ALL with the legend himself!

Jake and Tyler speculate on what Marvels is trying to do with Avengers: Doomsday. Then the guys talk all about comics! The End: 2099 #1 by Steve Orlando & Ibraim Roberson Venom #252 by Al Ewing & Paco MedinaAbsolute Martin Manhunter #7 by Deniz Camp & Javier RodriguezAbsolute Superman #14 by Jason Aaron & Rafa SandovalAbsolute Batman #15 by Scott Snyder & Jock

Hang on to your seats, familia! A super-size 2 hour episode breaking down our top 10 of Marvel Legends in 2025...unfiltered!!!!

Let's breakdown the Doomsday trailer featuring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and JAMES MARSDEN! 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Legendary X-Men writer Scott Lobdell breaks down Uncanny X-Men #341, one of the most beloved Christmas stories in X-Men history. Scott reveals how the issue came together, the iconic Cannonball vs. Gladiator fight, the mystery of Joseph—who he was originally supposed to be and how he suppressed Rogue's powers—and all the Easter eggs hidden throughout the issue.

Angel actress STEPHANIE ROMANOV swings by to discuss upcoming cons and the Buffy revival...will Lilah return?

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

Bearded Comic Bro got to sit down and talk with Steve Orlando who is the writer behind the comic "Scarlet Witch, Avengers Assemble, Ripperland, War Wolf" and many more.  Make sure you watch the video and check out all the links below that we mention in the videoFollow Steve Orlando on Social Media Instagram: @the.steve.orlandoBluesky: @thesteveorlando.bsky.social

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

We're sorta kinda all over the place speaking on Absolute Batman; Blood & Thunder by Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, and Msassyk; Milo Manara's The Magnificent Adventure; The Infernal Hulk by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein & Kev Walker, and Matthew Wilson; Joann Sfar and Tony Sandoval's The Dragons of Paris from Magnetic; The End 2099 by Steve Orlando, Ibraim Roberson, and Andrew Dalhous; a DC K.O.-Rama; and much more!

Most Wanted Marvel Legends! Top 5 Marvel Vs.Capcom X-Men Two-Packs!

Comic book and pop culture conventions are a blast to attend. This past weekend, Columbus, Ohio hosted Galaxy Con. This event bought people from all over to meet their favorite stars, buy cool items, engage in panel discussions and much more. I ventured to the event and collected a few conversations with some creators and pop culture icons. Check out these conversations with these guests: ·       Christopher Loric: author of Minurva. ·       Heather Veley: creator of Next Evolution comic ·       Nick McPherson: writer of The Grim King Saga ·       Onrie Kompan: writer & creator of Yi Soon Shin ·       Fabrice Sapolsky: creator of Hyphen graphic novel ·       Steve Orlando: writer for several DC & Marvel comics ·       Brian O'Halloran: Dante from Clerks Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!

PlayStation's X-Men: Mutant Academy dropped in 2000… and two decades later, we're still talking about it! We've got the game's producer, Jay Halderman, in the studio to answer every question we've held onto for 20+ years!

We're diving into Wiccan: Witches' Road by Wyatt Kennedy and artist Andy Pereira and breaking down Billy Kaplan's entire journey from Scarlet Witch's son to Emperor Hulkling's royal sorcerer. 

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

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:19 - Detective Comics #44 (Brian Buccellato and Fernando Blanco) 0:15:04 - Green Lantern #44 (Robert Venditti and Billy Tan, Martin Coccolo) 0:24:43 - Green Arrow #44 (Benjamin Percy and Patrick Zircher) 0:34:25 - Midnighter #4 (Steve Orlando and Stepehn Mooney) 0:46:18 - Batman Beyond #4 (Dan Jurgens and Bernard Chang) 0:55:52 - Lobo #10 (Cullen Bunn, Frank Barbiere and Robson Rocha) 1:06:44 - Bat-Mite #4 (Dan Jurgens and Corin Howell) 1:16:45 - Omega Men #4 (Tom King and Toby Cypres) 1:14:37 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

We asked you to send in your boldest, spiciest, absolutely unfiltered hot takes — and wow, did you deliver. 

Comics writer Steve Orlando talks about WAR WOLF, his new pulp sci-fi limited series project with artist Marco Perugini from Mad Cave Studios.

January 2026 Solicitations Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Flash 26 by Mark Waid, Christopher Cantwell, Vasco Georgiev, Matt Herms Justice League Unlimited 12 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain Superman 31 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Last Wolverine 1 by Saladin Ahmed, Edgar Salazar, Carlos Lopez Omega Kids 1 by Tony Fleecs, Andres Genolet, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Radioactive Spider-Man 1 by Joe Kelly, Kev Walker, Chris Sotomayor X-Men: Book of Revelation 1 by Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Marvel Unlimited Marvel Rivals Unleashed by Paul Allor, Eleonora Carlini, Fabi Marques It's Jeff Halloween Special 3 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Ahoy Thanksgiving 1 by Mark Russell, Alain Mauricet AWA Gaya by Kathryn Murdoch, Michael Coast, Keron Grant Boom Hello Halloween 1 by R. L. Stine, Carola Borelli, Francesco Segala Robert Hack Shawn Patrick Boyd, Elijah Henry, Jason Wordie, Meghan Hutchison Paul Allor, Nil Vendrell, Rebecca Good     Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Halloween Special 1 by Sina Grace, Ellie Wright Meghan Camarena, Zachary Sterling, Joshua Jensen Danny Lore, Jodi Nishijima, Andrew Cramer Nick Marino, Juan Romera Dark Horse Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point 1 by Ethan Sacks, Salvatore Porcaro, Michael Atiyeh Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time 1 by Mike Mignola, Bruce Zick Dynamite Terminator Metal 1 by Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville, Lorenzo Re, Colin Craker IDW Sonic the Hedgehog: Chaotix's 30th Anniversary Special 1 by Daniel Barnes, Ryan Jampole, Tracy Yardley, Maura Fonseca, Min Ho Kim, Reggie Graham ComiXology Exorcism Island 1 by Jordan Thomas, Chris Mathews Mad Cave Speed Racer: Tales From the Road – Two Princes 1 by Mark London, Sebastian Piriz David Pepose, Alessio Zonno War Wolf 1 by Steve Orlando, Marco Perugini, Pascal Tora Oni Outlaw Showdown 1 by John Arcudi, Sebastian Cabrol, Lee Loughridge Tony More, Rico Renzi Ann Nocenti, David Lapham, Nick Filardi Christopher Cantwell, Dan McDaid, Michael Atiyeh Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis, Inaki Azpiazu OGN Countdown: Miraculous Chibi Vol 3: Skate Date and Other Lucky Charms by Josh Trujillo, Carrie Harris, Ryan Jampole All Negro Comics 75th Anniversary Edition by Various Bridge Planet Nine by Jared Throne Witches of Pepperwood Bay Vol 1 by Lisa Manuzak Wiley Winging It by Megan Wagner Lloyd, Michelle Mee Nutter Meems and Feefs: The Council of Ferrets by Liza Cooper October Girl by Matthew Dow Smith Brooklyn Dreams by J.M. DeMatteis, Glenn Barr Additional Reviews: It: Welcome to Derry pilot Creature Commandos s1 Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit Book of Mormon Bright Star Tell Tale Harbour News: WB for sale, Catan series in development at Netflix, Energon Universe TV series in development, Mitchells vs. the Machines 2 coming to Netflix, Jadzia graphic novel at Mad Cave, Blumhouse picks up SiKTC rights, Boom gets MLP license, Crash Bandicoot coming to Netflix, Doctor Who's future confirmed Allegedly Grown Man Visits a Theme Park Long Box of Horror 2025 Part 4: Rabbitt Stew vs. War of the Worlds Trailers: Wildwood Comics Countdown (22 Oct 2025): Exquisite Corpses 6 by James Tynion IV, Tyler Boss, Michael Walsh, Gavin Fullerton, Jordie Bellaire Absolute Wonder Woman 13 by Kelly Thompson, Matias Bergara, Jordie Bellaire Superman 31 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez Drawing Blood 9 by Kevin Eastman, Da   vid Avallone, Troy Little, Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado, Jason Moore Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 12 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Universal Monsters: Invisible Man 3 by James Tynion IV, Dani, Brad Simpson Escape 3 by Rick Remender, Daniel Acuna Fantastic Four 4 by Ryan North, Humberto Ramos, Victor Olazaba, Edgar Delgado Immortal Legend Batman 3 by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Daniel Bayliss, Dan Mora, Erica D'Urso, Tamra Bonvillain, Igor Monti Space Ghost 4 by David Pepose, Jonathan Lau

Buckle up. You submitted your X-Men hot takes and Dayspring answers them...and spilling some tea for X-Men '97 season 2 and Marvel Legends!

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:24 - Detective Comics #43 (Brian Buccellato and Fernando Blanco) 0:14:27 - Green Lantern #43 (Robert Venditti and Ethan Van Sciver) 0:25:29 - Midnighter #3 (Steve Orlando and ACO) 0:36:46 - Batman Beyond #3 (Dan Jurgens and Bernard Chang) 0:46:38 - Lobo #9 (Cullen Bunn, Frank Barbiere and Szymon Kudranski) 0:56:21 - Bat-Mite #3 (Dan Jurgens and Corin Howell) 1:05:44 - Omega Men #3 (Tom King and Barnaby Bagenda) 1:14:37 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

The X-Men '97 season 2 trailer is here! Let's discuss in DETAIL! Adventures of Cyclops & Phoenix! Rise of Apocalypse! Polaris! Kid Omega! Lady Deathstrike! X-Factor! There is SO MUCH to discuss!

Askani'son RETURNS and we discuss the state of Jean Grey in 2025!

Age of Revelation HATH BEGUN! Let's break down what we know so far. Covering Heir of Apocalypse; Age of Revelation issue 0; X-Men issue 22; and Age of Revelation Overture!

December 2025 Solicitations Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Bat-Man: The Second Knight 1 by Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer Marvel Marvel/DC Deadpool/Batman 1 by Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo, Tim Townsend, Alex Sinclair Chip Zdarsky, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Kevin Smith, Adam Kubert, Frank Martin Al Ewing, Dike Ruan, Moreno Dinisio Frank Miller, Alex Sinclair Ryan North, Ryan Stegman, Frank Martin Star Wars: Boba Fett-Black, White and Red 1 by Benjamin Percy, Chris Allen, Craig Yeung, Rachelle Rosenberg Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 18 by Nao Fuji Dark Horse Magic the Gathering: Untold Stories-Elspeth 1 by Dan Watters, Owen Gieni, Hilary Jenkins IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones 1 by Alex Paknadel, Amancay Nahuelpan, Luis Antonio Delgado Image Creepshow Vol 4 1 by Jeremy Adams, Eduardo Risso, Mike Spicer; Rosie Knight, Oliver Ono Good as Dead 1 by David Lapham, Maria Lapham, Dee Cunniffe No Man's Land 1 by Szymon Kudranski Mad Cave Flow 1 by Paula Sevenbergen, Claudia Balboni, Fabi Marques Oni Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa 1 by Matt Hotson, Juan Gedeon, Carlos Cabrera Titan Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Las Vegas 1 by Nancy Collins, Jesus Hervas, Marco Lesko Valiant Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar 1 by Steve Orlando, Guillermo Fajardo, Lautaro Ftuli, Ludwig Olimba OGN Countdown: Spider-Man: Shadow Warrior by Shogo Aoki Sib Squad Vol 2: Flying High by Steve Breen Dex Dingo Vol 2: World's Best Greatest Ever Archeologist by Greg Foley Death in Trieste by Jason Psychic Investigators, Evil Exterminators by KT Healey My Perfectly Imperfect Body by Debbie Tung Ilustra Book 1: Daybreaker by Tori Tadiar Cry Out Loud by Tara O'Connor Lucas Wars by Laurent Hopman, Renaud Roche Additional Reviews: Blue and Gold Knights of Guinevere pilot Alien: Earth ep7 Long Walk News: Batman #1 hits 500k, Titan/Dynamite/Mad Cave all join Neon Ichiban, Cyclops/Psylocke/Deadpool all getting books in 2026 Trailers: Mandalorian and Grogu Comics Countdown (17 Sep 2025): Absolute Flash 7 by Jeff Lemire, Travis Moore, Adriano Lucas Exquisite Corpses 5 by Jordie Bellaire, James Tynion IV, Claire Roe, Michael Walsh Bat-Man: The Second Knight 1 by Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer Wonder Woman 25 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Jorge Fornes, Tomeu Morey Runaways 4 by Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande, Lee Ferguson, Roberta Ingranata, Dee Cunniffe Ultimates 16 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee No Man's Land 1 by Szymon Kudranski Fantastic Four 3 by Ryan North, Edgar Delgado, Humberto Ramos I Hate Fairyland 44 by Skottie Young, Derek Laufman, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Nightwing 130 by Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini

On today's episode we discuss New X-Men #125 PLUS the legendary Uncanny X-Men 152 where Storm/Emma swap bodies!

It's been twenty years since X-MEN LEGENDS II was released! Power of X-Men host Dayspring sits down with Video Game Director Dan Vondrak to discuss what it was like to develop X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse! How soon did the game go into development following the first entry? What did the story originally look like? How was it like to bring Archangel to the game? Why were Psylocke and Emma cut from the game? Who was originally suppose to be playable? And...most importantly...what would X-Men Legends III have looked like? Strap in, True Believers! This is a special episode you don't want to miss!

We're BACK in the Age of Apocalypse...how did it survive? Is that REALLY [SPOILER] at the end? Let's break it all down!

IT'S HAPPENING! THE SH'IAR INVASION HAS BEGUN! We're joined by Tim from the X-Position Podcast to unpack the Sh'iar attack on the mansion!

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSFirst Look: Dan Mora assembles all 32 fighters in informative ‘DC K.O.' #1 variant coverCan he beat the entire universe? Marvel unleashes Hulk like never before in 'Smash Everything'The Maker's return nears, and a cosmic Daredevil arrives December 2025Eat like an Avenger: Marvel's 'Meals to Astonish' #1 brings superhero recipes to lifeFirst look: Ryan Stegman & superstar artists redefine the X-Men in Age of Revelation coversExclusive: Corin Howell's ‘Lilith' returns as an ongoing series in 2026Todd McFarlane and Steve Orlando bring comics power to The Boulet Brothers' 'Dragula: Titans' season 2Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #2 (Patrick Horvath)Death Of The Silver Surfer #3 (Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar)Chris:​​The Voice Said Kill #2 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)The Man Who Dreamed The Impossible #1 (Mario Freitas, Lucas Pereira)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: The Mortal Thor #1 (Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry)Dave: Gehenna Naked Aggression (2025) #3 (Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Everything Dead & Dying #1 (Tate Brombal, Jacob Phillips) Dave: The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: TMNT #11 (Javier Rodriguez) or ASM #11 (Lee Bermejo)Chris: Star Trek: Red Shirts #2 (Chris Shehan Main Cover)Interview: Mike del Mundo about career and The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo. You still have a few days to back this project!You've long been known for your concept-driven, highly stylized covers—how does it feel to see your Marvel career collected in such a high-end format like The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo?Looking back at your early breakout work, like your X-Men Legacy covers, how do you think your style or approach has evolved since then?The new art book includes never-before-seen pieces and a companion sketchbook—can you walk us through your process from sketch to final composition?How does your mindset shift when moving from cover art to sequential work?How do you balance surrealism, symbolism, and storytelling in a single image—especially when working on iconic characters with decades of history?Of all the covers and interiors featured in the book, is there one piece that holds particular personal meaning for you?What do you hope readers and fans take away from seeing your sketches alongside the final printed pieces?You've also been doing incredible world-building in 3 Worlds / 3 Moons with Jonathan Hickman—how does that creator-owned space challenge or expand your approach compared to Marvel work?What advice would you give to artists trying to push boundaries or find their own visual voice within superhero comics today?If you could design a cover for any Marvel character doing something completely unexpected—like Hulk as a ballet dancer or Doctor Doom hosting a cooking show—what would it be, and how would you make it look cool?

The theater calls and soccer persists, but Aaron, Bob, and Steve are holding the fort while battling power fantasies, the Secret Six, and a food poisoning hangover! Also, is Deadpool Avengers: Doomsday friendly? Is the dream of marrying Steve Orlando dead for some? Find out in this week's exciting episode!Comics: Saint Catherine OGN, The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1-4, Runaways #2, The Power Fantasy #10-11, The Hive #3-4, Fantastic Four #2, Vision and the Scarlet Witch #3, The Secret Six (1967), Batman ‘66 Meets Steed and Mrs. Peel #1–6Other Stuff: To Be Hero X (Anime), Wednesday Season 2 (no spoilers)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.