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Comic Book Commentary

Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel, Thrilling Adventure Hour) welcomes the most cutting edge voices in comics to talk through their new and classic titles panel by panel. It's like a DVD commentary track for comics. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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Episodes

Grumble #1

The entire creative team behind "Grumble" sit down to discuss the premiere issue. Download your FREE copy of issue 1 to follow along here: https://www.comixology.com/Grumble-1/digital-comic/728183 The second collection drops in February! COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 75

Batman and the Outsiders #8 with Bryan Hill

Writer Bryan Hill walks through the newest installment of "Batman and the Outsiders," a new incarnation of the classic hero collective following 2016's DC Rebirth. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Batman-and-the-Outsiders-2019-8/digital-comic/822549 COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 201936 minEp. 74

Heart Attack #1 with Shawn Kittelsen

Shawn Kittelsen premieres the new Skybound series "Heart Attack" - about "Variants," people with special abilities who are the unintended products of gene therapy - and runs through the years-long pitch process. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Heart-Attack-1/digital-comic/805266 COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 201952 minEp. 73

Rai #1 with Dan Abnett

Dan Abnett brings new life to Valiant's 41st-century "positronic" ronin with the premiere issue of "Rai." Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Rai-2019-1/digital-comic/804626 COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 201950 minEp. 72

Roku #1 with Cullen Bunn

Cullen Bunn premieres his new Valiant series "Roku," about the titular assassin, filled with lots of bloody action. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Roku-2019-1/digital-comic/798024 COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 201937 minEp. 71

Quarter Killer #2 with Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, and Jamie Jones

The creators of cyberpunk series "Quarter Killer" - Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, and Jamie Jones - are back with issue #2! Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Quarter-Killer-comiXology-Originals/comics-series/135654? COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 20191 hr 23 minEp. 70

Marauders #1 with Gerry Duggan

Gerry Duggan previews "Maurauders #1," where Kate Pride leads a band of seafaring mutants across the world, to help those who need it the most. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Marauders-2019-1/digital-comic/794661 COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 201935 minEp. 69

Comics Panel Flashback #2 w/ Len Wein, Adam Beechen, Ben Blacker, Heath Corson

Recorded in June 2013, the late, dearly missed Len Wein (creator of Wolverine, Swamp Thing, and hundreds more), Adam Beechen (Wonder Park; Batman Beyond), Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour; Hex Wives), and Heath Corson (Scream; Bizarro) delve deep into comics characters' psychology, featuring Batman (of course), the Hulk and...Richie Rich? Plus: Sean Howe's Marvel Comics: the Untold Story, and more. Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like t...

Oct 16, 201957 minEp. 68

The Watcher #3 with Ralph Tedesco & Victoria Rau

Ralph Tedesco & Victoria Rau are back, again, with the third installment of The Watcher! Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/The-Watcher/comics-series/135503? Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Oct 09, 201948 minEp. 67

Killswitch #1 with Jeffrey Bridges & Susan Bridges

Jeffrey Bridges and Susan Bridges debut "Killswitch," a series in which clairvoyant Augurs are hunted, tortured and used for their powers. Their only hope? A disaffected military major who witnesses their mistreatment firsthand. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Killswitch/comics-series/135098? Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A ...

Oct 02, 201940 minEp. 66

Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds #4 with Gerard Way and Jeremy Lambert

The Doom Patrol head to Destiny Beach, Flex Mentallo's mythical bodybuilding Valhalla. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Doom-Patrol-Weight-of-the-Worlds-2019-4/digital-comic/808508? Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your a...

Oct 02, 201938 minEp. 65

Safe Sex #1 with Tina Horn

Tina Horn digs into Safe Sex (a.k.a. SFSX), a dystopian hypothetical future where sex and sexuality are shamed and bureaucratized. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/SFSX/comics-series/133704 Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more abou...

Sep 25, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 64

Bloodshot #1 with Tim Seeley

Tim Seeley premieres his new series "Bloodshot" about a super-soldier who aims to make up for his past misdeeds. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Bloodshot-2019/comics-series/135319?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproduc...

Sep 25, 201928 minEp. 63

Quarter Killer #1 with Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, and Jamie Jones

The creators of the new ComiXology original, "Quarter Killer" - Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, and Jamie Jones - sit down and discuss the origins of their "cyberpunk Robin Hood." Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Quarter-Killer-comiXology-Originals/comics-series/135654? Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://fore...

Sep 25, 20192 hr 14 minEp. 62

Archie 1955 #1 with Mark Waid

Mark Waid digs into the new series "Archie 1955 #1" and the era of Rock 'n' Roll. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Archie-1955/comics-series/135908?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book...

Sep 18, 201922 minEp. 61

Strayed #1 with Carlos Giffoni

Carlos Giffoni premieres his new series, "Strayed," about a special cat who can astrally travel across the universe. Plus some bonus music content! Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Strayed-1/digital-comic/786903 Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-comme...

Sep 18, 201959 minEp. 60

Going to the Chapel #1 with David Pepose

David Pepose premieres the first issue of Going to the Chapel! Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/The-Watcher/comics-series/135503?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn m...

Sep 11, 201938 minEp. 58

The Watcher #2 with Ralph Tedesco & Victoria Rau

Ralph Tedesco & Victoria Rau are back with the second installment of The Watcher! Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/The-Watcher/comics-series/135503?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-...

Sep 11, 201955 minEp. 59

Future Foundation #1-2 with Jeremy Whitley

Jeremy Whitley provides commentary on the first two issues of his exciting new "Fantastic Four"-based series, "Future Foundation" Available for Purchase Here: https://www.comixology.com/Future-Foundation-2019/comics-series/132728?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @jrome58 Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER ...

Sep 04, 20191 hr 29 minEp. 57

Doctor Mirage #1 with Magdalene Visaggio

Magdalene Visaggio previews her new series, "Doctor Mirage," and talks about her penchant for morbid topics like death. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Mirage-1-Magdalene-Visaggio-ebook/dp/B07SR6GZ2K Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary L...

Aug 28, 201927 minEp. 56

Aquaman #51 with Kelly Sue DeConnick

Aquaman #51 with Kelly Sue DeConnick Available for Purchase Here: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN190471 Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 201935 minEp. 55

The Watcher #1 with Victoria Rau and Ralph Tedesco

The Watcher #1 with illustrator Victoria Rau and Zenescope co-founder Ralph Tedesco. Available for Purchase Here: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN192056 Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 54

Coffin Bound #1 with Dan Watters

Writer Dan Watters walks us through issue #1 of Coffin Bound. Cars! Guns! Entropy! Chased by an unstoppable killer, Izzy Tyburn has decided that if the world won't have her in it, it can have nothing of her at all. She's re-treading her life, leaving nothing but burned rubber, ash, and the sun-scorched bones of those who get in her way. Join writer DAN WATTERS (Sandman Universe: Lucifer, LIMBO), artist DANI (2000AD, Girl with No Name), and colorist BRAD SIMPSON (JESUSFREAK, MCMLXXV) on a road tr...

Aug 07, 201937 minEp. 53

Killers #1 with Clay Moore

Writer Clay Moore walks us through issue #1 of Killers. They were the best...they killed the rest. Five deadly assassins are recruited into a game of cat and mouse by their former sensei, the mysterious Jonin! But what does the Jonin want from them, and what do they gain out of helping him? Thrillig writer B. Clay Moore (SAVAGE, Hawaiian Dick) and exceptional artist Fernando Dagnino (Superman, Suicide Squad) come together for a non-stop thrill ride as the deadliest superspies on the planet compe...

Jul 31, 201936 minEp. 51

Queen of Bad Dreams with Danny Lore

Writer Danny Lore walks us through Queen of Bad Dreams. When a dream entity known as a figment emerges from a dreamers mind, its Dahers job as an IJ to track them down and make the call: reinsert the figment, or grant them agency in our world. After an especially powerful figment escapes the dreams of an even more powerful politicians son, Daher is pulled headlong into an investigation that traces all the way back to the incident that sent dreams, even nightmares, spilling into our reality. http...

Jul 31, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 52

Comics Panel Flashback #1

Recorded June 2013, the late, dearly missed Len Wein (creator of Wolverine, Swamp Thing, and hundreds more) joins comics cohorts Ben Blacker (Hex Wives;Wolverine: Season One), Adam Beechen (Wonder Park, Batman Beyond), and Heath Corson (Bizarro;Scream) to talk about the specific language of comic book scriptwriting, the role of the editor, collaborating with artists, and more. COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more...

Jul 24, 201959 minEp. 50

Chelsea Cain and Corin Tucker

Man-Eaters writer Chelsea Cain talks with Sleater Kinney's Corin Tucker about the process of making art, music, storytelling, and more. Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 201956 minEp. 49

Bad Weekend #1 with Ed Brubaker

Writer Ed Brubaker walks us through issue #1 of Bad Weekend. JUST IN TIME FOR CONVENTION SEASONthe ultimate comic con crime tale! Comics won't just break your heart. Comics will kill you. Hal Crane should know, he's been around since practically the beginning. Stuck at an out-of-town convention, waiting to receive a lifetime achievement award, Hal's weekend takes us on a dark ride through the secret history of a medium that's always been haunted by crooks, swindlers, and desperate dreamers. http...

Jul 10, 201943 minEp. 48

Jim Ottaviani, Hawking #1

Writer Jim Ottaviani walks us through issue #1 of Hawking. In Hawking, writer Jim Ottaviani and artist Leland Myrick have crafted an intricate portrait of the great thinker, the public figure, and the man behind both identities. https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781626720251 Follow Jim Ottaviani: https://twitter.com/gtlabsrat Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTA...

Jul 03, 201938 minEp. 46

Female Furies #6 with Cecil Castellucci

Writer Cecil Castellucci walks us through issues #6 of Female Furies. If Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, how will Apokolips handle five Female Furies who have had enough of Darkseids mess?! In this exciting finale, Big Barda has mobilized her sisters to take on Darkseid and his mewling minions once and for alland the whole planet is going to feel it when the Furies throw down! https://www.comixology.com/Female-Furies-2019-6/digital-comic/784692 Follow Cecil: https://www.cecilcastellucci....

Jul 03, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 47
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