The world suffered a great loss this year with the passing of Akira Toriyama. As a tribute to his legacy and impact on our lives, we discuss his ultimate hero creation, GOKU! Jeremy ( The Geekly Grind ) joins Chris and Lance to explore Goku's origin, Akira Toriyama's creator history and Dragon Ball's influence across media worldwide! 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 ...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Jeremy ( The Geekly Grind ) joins Chris and Lance to reminisce about days 2 and 3 of WonderCon 2024! We picked up some incredible collection pieces and had memorable experiences that we'll never forget. We hope to see you all next year at WonderCon 2025! Buy Sewer Boyz HERE! Follow Ryan Barry aka 9Monkeys 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! Jo...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 139
WonderCon 2024 has come and gone once again! It may have been noticeably less busy with fewer big names compared to 2023, but WonderCon continues to provide a phenomenal experience. Chris and Lance recap their WonderCon experiences along with regular guest Jeremy ( The Geekly Grind ) and Brad ( Comic Book Couples Counseling )! Our experiences were too immense to fit into 1 episode, so be on the lookout for part 2 dropping very soon! Follow our friends! Jeremy: @TheGeeklyGrind Brad: @CBCCPodcast ...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Two issues dropped on the same day?! That's right! We had to edit furiously to get both issues out this quickly after WonderCon, but our arthritic fingers were up to the task. Lance had the opportunity to sit down with all three co-creators of Magma Comix 's new series, The Principles of Necromancy! Collin Kelly , Jackson Lanzing and Eamon Winkle share insights into their creative process, the unique perspective each issue will assume, the heart behind the horror and most importantly, what playl...
Apr 03, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Do you love adorable animated critters, iconic cartoon characters and extreme 90's heroes?! Then we have a few comics that will shatter everything you thought those properties could be! From the twisted mind that brought us Stray Dogs, Tony Fleecs joins us to discuss his exciting upcoming work: Feral, Local Man Vol 2 and Uncanny Valley! Follow Tony on Social Media! Instagram: @tonyfleecs Twitter: @TonyFleecs Learn more about the series discussed in this issue here: Feral Local Man Uncanny Valley...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 136
In honor of the new X-Men '97 animated show, we decided to go a little villainous and focus on the most twisted geneticist, Mr. Sinister. Lance and Chris deep dive into his ominous origins, his creators, powers and abilities, and many many characters that he's had a hand in manipulating over the years. And what if you could splice two mutants together? Listen and find out who we picked! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Star crossed lovers, lying cats, TV heads, war, and sex. This issue is all about Saga, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples, one of the best ongoing comic series of the last 10 years. We're also joined by Chris Hacker from the Oblivion Bar Podcast! We discuss the creators, the characters, the many awards, and tackle some of our favorite moments of (the first half of) this epic galaxy spanning sci-fi fantasy series! This show has a lot of mature theme discussion so it may not be appropriate for ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Have you ever finished a comic series and wished there was more to read? US TOO! Jake from Spec Tales and Mike from Ten Cent Takes join Lance for a comic nostalgia filled episode where they discuss what comics they need more of in their lives. From manga inspired gems to marvelous amalgamations, this nerdy trio covers a wide variety of comics that deserve to have more of their stories told. Side note, we do NOT in fact wish there to be a purge in order for these comics to be revived... that'll m...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 133
The man so talented he made a city go mad, Christian Ward , joins us for the one and ONLY Batman: City of Madness SPOILER filled deep dive you'll hear online with it's creator!... until he does another one haha Christian shares a multitude of thought-provoking insights into his cosmic-horror mini series that will leave you clamoring for a re-read. Christian also drops some exciting exclusives including the working title for the yet to be green lit City of Madness sequel, discussions with Todd Mc...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 132
It's time to deep dive into the scarlet swashbuckler, ol' hornhead himself, the Man without fear, Daredevil ! Lance is out this week, but joining Chris is returning guest Carlos Guzman. We discuss Daredevil's early origins, powers and abilities, adaptations and a fun What if battle match up run down! Love the show? Leave a review! A five star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 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...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 131
The man of a million talents and even more IMDB entries, Jordan Morris sits down with Lance to discuss his brilliant and soon to be released YA horror-comedy graphic novel, Youth Group ! We also discuss our mutual love for kaiju films and break down the first 3 issues of Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong! Prepare yourself for one monstrous-sized issue. Youth Group hits store shelves on 7/16/2024 Pre-order Youth Group HERE! >>> https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250789235/youth-group Fo...
Feb 14, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Stepping through a hellmouth and braving the apocalyptic wasteland that is the modern business industry, Ryan Parrott and John J. Pearson sit down to discuss their latest creator owned series from Image Comics, The Infernals ! Sadly, co-writer Noah Gardner was unable to join in on the conversation, but be sure to follow him on social media Be sure to snag your copy of The Infernals 1, in stores 2/14/2024! There's clearly no better Valentine's Day gift than the gift of family conflict, big busine...
Feb 07, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Writer/artist Don Aguillo descends upon the CBK recording space with his necroplasm powered cape to discuss his multitude of Spawn covers, his experience at Image Comics, the future of his creator owned series Rise and, of course, what comics and books he's been reading lately! Enjoy! Be sure to follow Don Aguillo on social media to stay up to date on all his exciting projects! Instagram: @artofdonaguillo Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patre...
Jan 31, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 128
The intergalactically talented Kevin Anthony Catalan crash lands on planet CBK to discuss his epic fantasy anthology series, SPACE KNIGHTS ! We discuss Kevin's career, the development of Space Knights and some exciting news about his upcoming projects. We HIGHLY recommend you check out Space Knights and buy one of the best indie comics on the market! Space Knights is published by Cosmic Lion Productions . Go check out their incredible catalog of exciting indie comics! Join our Patreon for exclus...
Jan 24, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Join Lance and Chris as we jump into this history and world of Echo! We discuss her publication history, creators, adaptations, and ask what if we could learn something just by watching it. Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadless.com/designs/comic-book-keepers-cosplay-logo/heroes/t-shirt/regular?variation=front&...
Jan 17, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 126
It's the end of the year! Lance, Chris, and Jeremy go through their favorite picks of comics, graphic novels, movies, tv shows, and much more! Get out a list and check it twice because you'll want to take notes on our recommendations. Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadless.com/designs/comic-book-keepers-cosplay...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 125
In this episode, things get fishy with the king of the Atlantis, Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman! Lance and Chris dive into his early origins, creators, abilities, allies and villains, and various adaptations. Lance and Chris also ponder: what if Aquaman had another special power? Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadle...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Lance and Chris choose their picks for the most dastardly evil doers in the DC villains to place in the Legion of Doom. Who makes the roster and who says, no thanks!? Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia If you’re able, please donate to the Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia. Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to deal with financial burdens. Jesse was an incredible person and will be missed by many. Let’s help his family in a small way by alleviating monetary stressors. We miss you buddy. Join our P...
Nov 29, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 123
We take on the god of mischief and stories himself, Loki. This trickster god and villain turned antihero has undergone a huge resurgence in popularity with the MCU and comics appearances. Lance and Chris discuss his mysterious comic origins, powers, recommend comic runs, adaptations and a fun what-if!? Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia If you’re able, please donate to the Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia. Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to deal with financial burdens. Jesse was an incredible...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Mark (Lesser Known Comics) and Brandon (Apollo City Comics) join Lance to discuss their journey to becoming comic creators/publishers and their currently running comic campaigns on Kickstarter! www.lesserknowncomics.com Apollo City Comics https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lesserknowncomics/deuces-r-wild https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bdepillis/autolyse https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/apollocitycomics/cybersync-a-cyberpunk-comic-anthology https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/punchpu...
Nov 15, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Award winning screenwriter and comic author, Simon Birks , joins Chris and Lance to discuss his hit sci-fi mystery thriller, Antarctica, from Top Cow/Image! Time to brave the frigid wastelands of Antarctica and... wait... is that another me? Is that me also typing up an episode description with a Simon Birks from another universe? Time to get multiversal Be sure to check out Blue Fox Comics , the comic publisher co-founded by Simon Birks and Marielle Bouleau Our Patreon is officially LIVE!!! You...
Nov 08, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Enjoy the first episode of our Patreon exclusive bonus show: Bagged and Boarded. Patrons get regular bonus episodes, access to our member discord, giveaway drawings, and more! Our Patreon is officially LIVE!!! You can support us at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadless.com/designs/comic-book-keepers-cosplay-logo/heroes/t-shirt/regular?variation=front&color=royal_blue Comic Book ...
Nov 01, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Move aside, ya fragging' meatbags! It's time for the Main Man to take center stage. In this episode, Lance and Chris talk all about DC's intergalactic anti-hero bounty hunter, Lobo. We'll go into his origins, history and powers, media adaptations (including many that never happened), and talk about his creators. We also pick which comics bounty hunter he would team up with! Our Patreon is officially LIVE!!! You can support us at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in...
Oct 25, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Lance, Chris, and Jeremy discuss the top 5 horror comics that they've read. From vampires to zombies, monsters to curses, there's a lot of messed up scary comics out there. Did your favorites make the list? Listen and find out, or are you afraid!? Our Patreon is officially LIVE!!! You can support us at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadless.com/designs/comic-book-keepers-cosplay-logo...
Oct 18, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Spooky season continues with one of the earliest Elseworlds ever from DC comics, Batman & Dracula: Red Rain!!! Get ready for some gothic horror greatness! The incredibly talented comic artist and illustrator Eamon Winkle joins Lance to explore this iconic Batman tale which is equal parts horrific and... erotic??? As a special gift, Eamon has illustrated an INCREDIBLE Vampire Batman piece which will be given away to one lucky member of our Patreon community! Join our Patreon for the frequent ...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and get ready to hide under the covers. It's Spooky comics season! This week we're delving into the spookier comics out there, starting with the modern classic horror series, Something is Killing the Children. We explore the history of the creators, examine the mystery of Erica Slaughter, and discuss the twists and turns of this eerie monster hunting tale. Trigger warning: this discussion gets into spoilers and discussions of adult themes, body horror, grief, an...
Oct 04, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Comic writer and artist Ray Caburnay joins Lance to discuss the wildly strange and hilarious Archie and Dark Horse Comics crossover, Archie vs Predator!!! How does zany humor pair with an intergalactic prize hunter? Turns out, extremely well! We also discuss Ray's brilliant new comic, Wastelands #1 , which is currently LIVE on Kickstarter! Wastelands will be published by Lesser Known Comics , an exciting indie publisher which you should also explore. Wastelands was funded within HOURS of release...
Sep 27, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Co-founder of Crafti Comics , Dan Moyer, joins Lance to discuss what they've both been reading. So many incredible series mentioned in this issue that you will DEFINITELY want to check out! Be sure to visit the Crafti Comics website and explore their incredible products that can help level up the way you display your collection! Visit www.crafticomics.com Instagram: @crafticomics What We're Reading: Chicken Devils Head Lopper Time Before Time Silver Surfer Omnibus (Slott and Allred) Blue Book Mi...
Sep 20, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 113
How do you follow up an episode featuring comic book creator extraordinaire Kyle Higgins? Well clearly you do a deep dive into his hit creator owned series, Radiant Black! Mason from Alpha Comics joins Chris and Lance to discuss why Radiant Black and The Massive-Verse is such a breath of fresh air in the superhero comic landscape. Be sure to listen until the very end to learn how you can win an Alpha Comics bundle giveaway courtesy of our guest Mason! Follow Mason and Alpha comics on their socia...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 112
On this very special episode, we are joined by comic book writer, creator, filmmaker and founder of the Black Market Narrative creative collective, Kyle Higgins ! Kyle takes time out of his busy convention season schedule to chat with Lance about Radiant Black, the quickly approaching Catalyst War, No/One, The Massive-Verse, Power Rangers and so much more! Kyle shares some incredible stories including how Radiant Black evolved over time, the late Jason David Frank's reaction to the creation of L...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 111
