Chris and Jeremy discuss the literary and artistic masterwork by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. This Dark Horse series is nominated for 7 Eisner awards, and it's imaginative and thought provoking. Learn more about the creators, the characters, and our favorite moments from the series. warning: The comic discussion covers themes of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or depression, please reach out to Mental Health America https://mhanational.org/resources/ or call t...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Fresh from being featured in the Thunderbolts*, Lance and Chris decided to tackle the golden guardian of Good, Sentry. Oh, and the void too. We discuss his origin, powers, publication history, creators, and some realities about dealing with mental health. Please enjoy! If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or depression, please reach out to Mental Health America https://mhanational.org/resources/ or call the Suicide & Crisis lifeline 988 in the United States. We're not ...
May 28, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Hey there loyal listeners! Jeremy and Lance are back with a spoiler filled review of Thunderbolts* as well as a recap of Free Comic Book Day 2025! Movies and free comics, what more can a nerd ask for?! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBook...
May 14, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 168
Chris joins Jeremy and Lance to recap his WonderCon weekend and the boys talk about their shared third day's activities. Mentions include: Matt Emmons, Council of Frogs - https://www.secondatbestpress.com/products/the-council-of-frogs Custom Minifigs - Veuxtoys.com Cool 80's themed shirts and mugs - Nurdluv.com Rick Lopez- https://www.instagram.com/doomdazed Be sure to back Sewer Boyz 2 and their remix of Giant-Size X-Men 1 on Kickstarter, launching May 6th! You have a super-power, too! You can ...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min•Ep. 167
Two episodes in one week?! We continue our WonderCon coverage, discussing panels, comic finds and original art! Jeremy joins Lance once again to reminisce over the magic that is WonderCon. You will also hear from a few Sewer Boyz about their upcoming kickstarter, link below! Day 2! Day 2! Day 2! Be sure to back Sewer Boyz 2 and their remix of Giant-Size X-Men 1 on Kickstarter, launching May 6th! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long...
Apr 04, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 166
It's that magical time of year again, WonderCon!!! Jeremy , Weston aka Arcane Anthems and Lance recap their adventures from day 1 of WonderCon. We talk comics, creators, panels, original art and burning our hands on hot syrup??? Day 1! Day 1! Day 1! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can suppo...
Apr 02, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 165
It's time for the clown princess of crime, the chaotic anti-heroine of the DC universe, Harley Quinn. Is she good, bad, or just messed up? Either way, Lance and Chris have a lot of fun delving in to the origins of this beloved character, her abilities, many adaptations, essential reads, random facts, and publication history. Jump on in, puddin'! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Just in time for Daredevil: Born Again, Lance and Chris deep dive into the dastardly doings of the Kingpin of Crime, Wilson Fisk. This Spider-Man baddy and Daredevil arch-nemesis is a fascinating study of a how a man with no superpowers can weild great power to achieve his nefarious goals. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon f...
Mar 05, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 163
In honor of the upcoming release of Captain America: Brave New World, we break down the comic history of Sam Wilson aka Captain America aka The Falcon! Strap on the red, white and blues... it's time to soar like an eagle... er, I mean falcon... falcon makes more sense for this... A special thanks you Wiley publications for sending us a PDF of their most recent Marvel collab, Captain America For Dummies . This book was a fantastic resource, helping us bring you the most accurate and interesting i...
Feb 12, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Comedy writer, podcaster, comic writer and recurring guest on Good Mythical Morning, Jordan Morris , returns to break down the finale to Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong as well as his YA horror-comedy graphic novel, Youth Group ! Follow Jordan on Instagram @jordandavidmorris Be sure to check out Jordan's HILARIOUS podcasts: Free With Ads and Jordan, Jesse, Go! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchan...
Jan 29, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 161
It's new year with new episodes, new characters and new deep dives. This time we look at an obscure DC hero from the 90's, Resurrection Man. He's a hero that can come back to life after being killed with a new, different super power each time! Lance and Chris discuss his origins, powers, creator history, and throw out some random power scenarios of our own! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave ...
Jan 15, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 160
What a year 2024 has been for COMICS! This was by far the most difficulty year to pick our favorites for every category. We've done "Best Of" issues in the past, but we finally decided to name our yearly awards show. Welcome to the inaugural, The Longbox Awards! Chris, Lance and Jeremy break down their favorite comics in a wide variety of categories. Did your favorite comic make the list? Listen to find out! As this is our last issue of 2024, we want to thank every single listener for being a pa...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 159
It may be Thanksgiving, but we're still feeling the Halloween spirit! Young comic creator phenom Morgan B Herron joins Lance to discuss Frankie: Boy Monster as well as what comics we've both been reading lately. Enjoy! Frankie: Boy Monster is a fantastic comic for all ages. You can snag your copy HERE -->> https://cosmiclionproductions.com/comix-shop-1/ols/products/frankie-boy-monster-preorder You can also snag Sewer Boyz HERE --> https://erwinpapa.storenvy.com/products/36631055-sewer-b...
Nov 28, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Howdy do partner! Welcome to the story conversation about American Vampire! Best sit a spell and get your ears ready to hear a tale of an onry fella that done turned into a pointy tooth, blood suckin' ner-do-well. There's pretty drawings, many mini-series, and talk of some fine creators. Yee Haw! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Pa...
Nov 13, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Spooky season is upon us and with SO MUCH content, it can be difficulty to choose what to consume. To help narrow down the daunting pool of horror content, we ask some of the BEST comic creators in the industry their essential Halloween season comic reads. ENJOY! We are VERY excited to bring you this special issue where some the BEST comic creators in the industry share their reading recommendations for the spooky season. Below is a list for all the recommendations, ENJOY! Patrick Horvath- Beast...
Oct 23, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Our dreams have been invaded by the monstrous Cascade, and there's only one comic creator with the know how to wake us up! Daniel Warren Johnson returns to Comic Book Keepers to discuss his latest creator owned series, The Moon Is Following Us ! We cover a WIDE range in topics including: the challenges of parenthood, what hits Daniel in the feels and how making comics is like sex??? You'll have to listen in to find out! Thanks again to Dan for always being an incredible guest! Be sure to watch t...
Oct 02, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Hello there listeners! We have a special issue today ft our good friend Jeremy from The Geekly Grind interviewing the incredibly talented Tom Scioli for his latest book Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theater ! Here are Jeremy's words prefacing his interview with Tom: "I’m always stunned by the breadth and depth of talent to be found in the comic industry…as well as the opportunities to pursue visually and thematically interesting stories. So, when I saw a unique issue come into my inbox in the form of ...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Louise Lincoln, Caitlin Snow, or Krystal Frost... but you might know her as the chillest villain (or anti-hero), Killer Frost. Because she's gone through quite the journey over the years, join as Lance and Chris as they shovel the snow on this icy DC character. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Y...
Sep 04, 2024•42 min•Ep. 153
Our San Diego Comic Con 2024 coverage continues!!! Jeremy and Lance discuss their shared experiences over the entire SDCC weekend. SO many comic creators, so many things to buy and of Cours, COMICS!!! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookK...
Aug 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 152
It's San Diego Comic Con 2024!!! We raise some shell with the immensely talented Jason Aaron to discuss the recently released relaunch of IDW 's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Jason shares some thought provoking insights into the state of the 4 mutant brothers' relationship, the immense artistic talents joining the series and even which turtle will be most impacted during the course of his run. Sit back, grab a slice and enjoy this radical interview live from SDCC! You have a super-power, too! Yo...
Jul 31, 2024•37 min•Ep. 151
It's time, bub. Join in celebrating our 150th issue as Lance and Chris discuss everyone's favorite adamantium infused Canadian mutant. We discuss his powers and abilities, his long list of aliases, publication history, creator timeline, adaptations, and pit Logan against some non-comic foes in a what-IF match up. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 150
We journey to the cosmos of animated 60's superheroes to discuss Space Ghost. We'll discuss his appearances in comic books over the last 50 years, his original designer, Alex Toth, media appearances (yes, including the talk show), and a what-if? that's not to be missed. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus c...
Jul 11, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Comic creator, podcaster and founder of Cosmic Lion Productions, Eli Schwab , joins Lance to discuss the iconic indie comic book superhero, Madman! We explore Madman's comic book origins, share what toy-related gadget we would add to his combative arsenal and dissect the existential terrors that are woven into Madman's dialogue by his creator, Mike Allred. Grab your lead filled yo-yo and come along for a wild ride. Discover your favorite new comic at the Cosmic Lion Productions' online store ! F...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 148
A new issue on a Monday?! That's right listeners! We're dropping our latest recording 2 days early to give you enough time to help support the active kickstarter campaign from our featured guest, Edison Neo ! Edison is a brilliant comic artist, writer and creator who has worked on titles for IDW and has launched the 6th kickstarter campaign for his anthology series, No Brainer. Every single issue is a joy. We know you'll love it as much as we do. Enjoy our conversation with Edison and help suppo...
Jun 10, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 147
It's time to meet the dynamic duo of the lower east side. That's right, it's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Chris talks about the origins, creators, powers and abilities, and recommended reading for the characters. Plus, we will talk about the amazingly cool Disney cartoon, and discuss potential animal companions . Here's the interview with Natacha Bustos on Women in Marvel podcast. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps...
Jun 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 146
Take a journey with us to explore the horror that hides amongst the unsuspecting anthropomorphic villagers of Woodsbrook. The immensely talented creator, writer and artist, Patrick Horvath, joins Jeremy and Lance for a spoiler filled deep dive into his Eisner nominated series, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees! Follow Patrick on his socials HERE ! Preorder the trade paperback for Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees right HERE ! Back Patrick's currently running campaign on Zoop in order to snag...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Jackson Lanzing glides down with his hi-tech batsuit to discuss the Comic Book Keepers 2024 Character Tournament Champion, Terry McGinnis aka Batman Beyond! Preorder Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic to ensure we get more of this incredible run from Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Max Dunbar! Batman Beyond Short for Batman 75th Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z65aq1EVGhs Batman Beyond concept trailer for animated film: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Ogl3fN8lw/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA%3D%3D ...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 144
The X-men '97 hype continues, so we wanted to learn more about the truly evil villain featured in the cartoon, Bastion. Chris goes into his comic book origins, creator bios, adaptations, and a twisted what-if that will give you shivers! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show a...
May 08, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Ready for some nostalgic toy line and cartoon characters to make a comeback? The NacelleVerse is here to expand on these exciting properties for original and new fans alike. Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and Brian Volk-Weiss (CEO of The Nacelle Company, The Toys That Made Us) join Lance to discuss how this connected universe came into existence You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get t...
May 01, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Invincible has had a bit of a boost recently, due to an amazing cartoon adaptation on Amazon Prime. So we thought we would revisit him. This is a reposting of the eighth issue we did, back in October, 2020. Since then, Lance has read every issue, and Chris... still has some catching up to do. We're happy to help you fly back in and revisit the epic story of Invincible. You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 141
