Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Andy and Mike discuss the entirety of the Kree/Skrull War from Marvel Comics. Where did it go right? Where did it go wrong? Some great art by comic legends for one! Listen in and let us know you listened ! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected] Join us on Twitter at @AndthisiswhyIL1 On Face...
Apr 07, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 80
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Mike talks about his new 3D Printer and how wonderful and glorious it is! What is his first build and what part made it all worth while? Then we talk about THE GOON! Wrong time, wrong book? Right time, wrong channel? What did we think about it? What does Andy say he'd rather read? Find out that and more! Tell a friend!! Leave us a review please! Support the show Our webpage is:...
Mar 31, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 79
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! This episode was recorded in December of last year but because of a weird echo and timing, it never got published. So I'm posting what I can of it, and I apologize for the echo Mike has and it's a little non-comic-related. Find out what Andy goes through every five years with the doctor. Find out how Mike handles the holidays. There is Star Wars talk, Kickstarter talk of DC Heroes, Voltro...
Mar 17, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 78
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, Mike picks a Hulk origin update as his random read. Did it change anything big? Was he exposed to something other than Gamma Rays? Did Andy read anything good on his random reads (Yes- from Big Bang Comics)? And what was the title of that Mark Millar book Mike also read? No idea. Join us, won't you? Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsp...
Mar 10, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 77
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this issue, we do the first of our discussion of some random pulls from our collective comic boxes. First up is the DC/Dark Horse Superman/Tarzan. Andy also catches up with some children discussion and Mike lists off his random reads that we will hear next episode. Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected]...
Mar 03, 2025•27 min•Season 5Ep. 76
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Mike and Andy talk what we predict for 2025. Along the way we talk about the Dollar Tree having comics in their stores, Marvel and DC movies coming out for the year, and so much more. Give a listen and leave us a 5-star review please. New episodes every Monday. Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at AndthisiswhyIlovecomics@...
Feb 24, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 75
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode we talk about Grant Morrison's JLA run with Howard Porter. Did Mike like it (he never read it before)? Did it live up to the memory of Andy who remembers loving it as it was coming out? Find out and tell a friend! Please leave us a 5-star review! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected] ...
Feb 17, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 74
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode we give out our plans for 2025, shorter episodes, a return to talking mostly comics, and other ideas! We need you to please leave us a 5-star review of the podcast so we can get some algorithms back up. Find out about what we are wanting to read next, tell us what you want us to read next, and we will!! We are publishing every Monday this year with shorter episodes and then the end ...
Feb 10, 2025•24 min•Season 5Ep. 73
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! Andy and Mike finally get to talking Halloween and DC's DCeased! We go through the entire series, spoilers abound, and comment on how corny and awesome it was at the same time. Plus Andy and his orneriness continues, and we discuss what it's like to be old AND cranky! Our usual chat and attempts at humor. Tell a friend. Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodca...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, Mike and Andy talk about how they planned to talk about DCeased, Dc's Zombie comic. Instead, Andy was SOOO grumpy that we branched off and talked about many other things, like Kickstarters, 3D printers, Dungeons and Dragons, and so MUCH MORE!! Mike takes revenge on me and asks me THIRTY questions I MUST answer! Check it out and join in the conversation. Next episode we DO talk...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 71
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, we gather our wits and talk about Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars from Marvel Comics. Deadpool is a big thing, right? Right? I'm not sure either. We also get into a little question segment and I try and get Mike to tell the truth about his kids and what he liked growing up. (Hint, it wasn't Gillian Anderson). Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyiloveco...
Oct 15, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 70
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, we reveal for the non-FB and TikTok followers who REALLY won the B.A.B.E. (Best Artist Brackets Ever) contest from early this year. We tell you how the winner got there, what we like most about them, and who should have won!! Then we tangentially segway into role playing and discuss favorite licensed games and much more! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecom...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 69
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this issue Mike and Andy talk more New Teen Titans comics from the 1980's. Mike has never read the series and Andy, well, he loves George Perez. We go through and give our thoughts on issues 7-12! This series takes us to Titan’s Tower, Amazon Island, Olympus and more!! Sorry about the fan noises in the microphone. It was hot that day in the studio. What would an episode be without some audi...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 68
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode we continue talking BIG BANG Comics! We go through a little history of the company and talk about more comics from them. It's such an interesting read and we hope you try them out at Indyplanet.com! Mike then tries to pressure me into joining the Gamefound kickstarter for DC United!! And it is soooo tempting!! Did I? I'll never tell. Tell your friends and try out Big Bang ...
Jul 25, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 67
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, Mike and Andy talk Indy Comics Company Big Bang Comics! First though we talk about the long-awaited chat you've been asking for! Mimes Vs Clowns! Who would win? And would we even know if the Mime won? We discuss Dr Weird and then realize the rest is going to take a more Indepth look at the company and other titles! So this is just a prelude to the next episode where we talk hi...
Jul 16, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! Have you heard the myths surrounding the New Teen Titans comic? Rumors abound about its characters and storylines. Some say the artwork is breathtaking (Andy), while others claim the narrative is lackluster (?). And what's the deal with Trigon's hair? I'll reveal the truth behind these myths (in the series), but only if you're ready to uncover the secrets of this legendary comic...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, Andy and Mike talk Deadman, BABE Bracket winners, the PTO school Star Wars Event and Mike's son hits the jackpot! All this and the best joke Andy can remember! Tell a friend! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected] Join us on Twitter at @AndthisiswhyIL1 On Facebook at And This is Why I...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Mike and Andy talk about Mark Waid’s Daredevil run. Did we like it? Also Mike talks about a moment in the office break room and Andy talks about his trip to NC with his older sons. What could go wrong? The link to Nostalgia Newstand’s FB page. Give them some love and tell them you heard about them on our podcast! https://www.facebook.com/NostalgiaNewsstandNC?mibextid=LQQJ4d Support ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Andy and Mike talk artist brackets, being volunteered by the steel hand of the PTO and what we have been reading in comics lately! Lots of laughs. Tell a friend and let us know you are listening! Oh and we talk about Mark Waid’s Irredeemable! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected] Join us o...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Mike and Andy do a little roleplaying. We try our hand at playing the new Marvel Multiverse RPG Game. Listen as we learn a little about the rules and navigate Danny Rand, aka the Iron Fist as he encounters the start of a plot against the Avengers. Let us know what you think. Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at Andthisisw...
Mar 26, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! Andy and Mike talk about the last group of Comic Artists in the BABE round one! 112 artists down to 56! Who will win? Will it be one of your favorites? Find out in this episode! Spread the word and join in the discussion! Thanks again to the judges! On to round two! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected] J...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Andy and Mike go through the first half of round one and tell you who the judges picked as winners! 112 comic artists go in and half come out and make it to the next round. Find out if your artist won, who they faced, and who they might face next!! My apologies to Jamie From J Hood Comics. I had some of his recordings set into the episode but when I tried to merge it . . . Something...
Mar 12, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, Mike visits a comic shop. Andy talks about his leg shaking, and Mike wishes he had more tuna. Oh, and we talk about some of our adventures trying to make it in the comic industry in the 90's. Fun stuff (and embarrassing). Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected] Join us on Twitter at @A...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! A short and sweet episode that simply introduces the judges in the upcoming Best Artist Brackets. 112 comic artists go against each other in a random draw. Who will come out on top? Nine judges will decide. Let's meet them. Join us on the TikTok for live updates and round one will begin in the next episode! Links: Mattlargesculpture.com Nicholasmyers348 on TilTok @nicholaspmyers on Instagram @...
Feb 09, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, Andy and Mike talk about 5 issues of John Byrne's famous run of the Fantastic Four by Marvel comics. Famously known for being one of the best runs in FF, John Byrne made a name for himself doing Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four. Andy has mixed feelings about the Fan 4 and wonders if this is any good. Mike knows it is good but only wants to date Galactus. Join us for a disc...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Andy and Mike talk about the lost episode of Christmas, catch up on each others lives and Mike surprises Andy on making some New Year predictions on what the shape of the comic industry will be, how many Funko pops will still exist, and whether our favorite action figures will be for kids again. All this and more. Tell a friend! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyi...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode more Darwyn Cooke goodness as we discuss Parker from IDW. Also mentioned some James Bond talk, some good old 80's show from fledgling FOX, and Andy discusses his latest getting old ailment. All this and more! Tell a friend! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected] Join us on Twitter at @...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode Andy loves talking about the Legion of old tales and Mike tries to stay interested. Andy rattles on about Legion stuff, tries to make excuses for the story and just proves that this is an amazing story and every DC fan should read it. Plus Mike finds out Andy has been watching the Boys. Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us a...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode, Andy and Mike for once talk almost exclusively about the actual book they decided on. Marvel's Black Panther by Jack Kirby is discussed and opinions were had. Did Andy come around? Did Mike point out how silly the story was? Find out this and more! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at [email protected]...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! In this episode what was a review of the Black Panther by Jack Kirby became instead a talk about mortality, getting old, Alpha Flight, Halloween, Omega Men, and so much more. We will review that book next time but for now sit back and enjoy two old guys talk about how time goes by so fast. Andy is shaken by the death of one of his favorite artists and creators and his love of the Legion and needs t...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 51
