Merry Christmas, everybody! As a special holiday treat, the good people over at the Progressively Horrified Podcast have asked out own Bob Reyer to join them for a special episode focusing on Sophia Takal's 2019 remake of the horror holiday classic Black Christmas. We hope you enjoy this spirited crossover event and be sure to check out the Progressively Horrified Podcast wherever fine podcasts are available! https://progressivelyhorrified.transistor.fm/ The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you ...
Dec 25, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 566
This is it, folks! We're proud to present the second of three nominations podcasts leading up to the 9th Annual Talking Comics Awards! In this episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, Aaron, and Steve have assembled to choose our nominations for the following categories: Best Ongoing Series, Best Original Graphic Novel, and Best Story Arc! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 565
This is it, folks! We're proud to present the first of three nominations podcasts leading up to the 9th Annual Talking Comics Awards! In this episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, Aaron, and Steve have assembled to choose our nominations for the following categories: Breakthrough Writer, Breakthrough Artist, Best New Series, and Best Mini or Limited Series! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC &a...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 564
In this special episode of the Talking Comics Podcast, Bob, Joey, Aaron, John, and Steve discuss Disney's most recent Investor's Day event, wherein the company revealed an enormous amount of upcoming projects for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and beyond! Climb aboard the Disney Express and prepare to depart for the Hype Zone! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor),...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 563
NOW on SPOTIFY! In our last regular TC episode for 2020, the boys are joined by John Burkle to talk a BUNCH of comics, including Tom King & Clay Mann’a Batman/Catwoman #1!!! And then we finally dive into the end of X OF SWORDS!!!!!! Also, tons of movie/TV news and a few listener questions. Be sure to tune in for our annual BEST OF nominations shows over the next three weeks!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Lighting Rounds!!! 01:33:40 - Break!!! 01:34:00 - Open Discussion!!! 02:00:30 - Movie/TV News...
Dec 09, 2020•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 562
In this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve deliver perhaps the most explicit Talking Comics podcast to date, so be sure to buckle up. This episode has got Thanksgiving banter, a Talking Comics Awards check-in session, and, of course, comic books galore! Comics talked about this week: Power Pack #1, Marvel Action: Chillers #2, Sabrina: Something Wicked #4, Justice League Dark #28, Champions #1-2, Other History of the DC Universe #1, Sparrowhawk Vol. 1, Snap Flash Hustle Vol. 1, Black Ma...
Dec 02, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 561
NOW on SPOTIFY! No foolin’ this time!!! Stephanie Cooke returns to the podcast to talk up her upcoming graphic novel, OH MY GODS! , as well as a TON of comics with the boys. For pre-orders: https://www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/Oh-My-Gods/9780358296935 . Oh and WONDER WOMAN 84 snagged that Christmas Day digital release!!! Things are looking up!!! Time Stamps: 00:06:20 - Lighting Rounds 01:18:45 - Interview w/ Stephanie Cooke! 02:13:00 - #NCBD 02:21:12 - Post-Credits Comics talked this week: Fantas...
Nov 25, 2020•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 560
In this week's episode, Sarah keeps Steve's hosting chair hot in an attempt to corral the awesome powers of Bob Reyer, Aaron Amos, and special guest Jeremy Whitley. In addition to bringing some nasty weather with Lightning Rounds, the group also talks about Jeremy's new Marvel title Marvel Action Chillers, as well as Mr. Whitley's new Progressively Horrified podcast. Comics talked about this week: Wonder Woman #766, Miskatonic #1, The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #16, Avengers #83, Once and Future Vol...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 559
In this special episode of the Talking Comics podcast, Steve is joined by comic book creator David Pepose (Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, The O.Z.) to discuss everything from making comics during lockdown to the future of Spenser & Locke and the launch of Scout's Honor, an Aftershock limited series event. This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant managing editor & news edito...
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 558
NOW on SPOTIFY! Now that we’ve crossed the halfway point in the big X OF SWORDS crossover at Marvel, the gang is joined by John Burkle to talk all the twists and turns going on in Otherworld!!! When are those sword fights gonna drop????? Also, TONS of comics talk and some big news over at DC Comics with the announcement of a new Editor-in-Chief: Marie Javins! Also also, be sure to tune in this FRIDAY for an exclusive interview with friend of the pod DAVID PEPOSE in regards to his latest book for...
Nov 11, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 557
In this week's episode of the podcast, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve attend a Halloween afterparty, talk spooky film science, get into the sauce, and tease the future of Talking Comics. In addition to some comics-related shenanigans, the crew also talks about a series of spooky movies, Sarah's Night of the Deadlift, Aaron's big candy bar, and Bob's evening with Madam Satan. Books talked about on this week's episode: #Seven Secrets #1-3, X of Swords: Stasis #1, Department of Truth #2, The Pull #1,...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 556
In this week's episode of the podcast, Prof. Carolyn Cocca joins Bob, Aaron, and Steve for an investigation into the final issue of Batgirl, Ryan Wilder's comic book debut, and Javicia Leslie's new Batwoman Suit. This episode also finds the crew delivering Lightning Rounds, talking up Oscar Isaac's potential casting for Marvel's Moon Knight, and forming coming superbands! Books talked about on this week's episode: Edgar Allen Poe's Snifter of Blood, Black Magick #15, Fantastic Four #25, November...
Oct 28, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 555
In this week's very special episode, we're joined by British author and comic book creator Paul Cornell to talk about his upcoming title co-created by Sally Cantrino "I Walk With Monsters" from Vault Comics. Additionally, the group also discusses DC's Future State roadmap, Marvel Unlimited changing their release window policy, and retailer shipment woes. Books talked about on this week's episode: Wonder Woman #764, Captain America #24, Captain Marvel #22, Dracula, Motherf@*ker OGN, Batman: Knigh...
Oct 21, 2020•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 554
During this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Joey, and Steve discuss everything from young superheroes to Wonder Woman's Amazonian sister, Nubia, to what songs we'd pair with our favorite comics and beyond! In addition to some Lightning Round action, the group finally, at long last, responds to some of your exciting listener questions. Things get pretty musical in this episode, folk. Hold onto your butts. Books talked about on this week's episode: Deadpool #7, Black Widow #2, Spy Island #2, Adventure...
Oct 14, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 553
NOW on SPOTIFY! Friend of the podcast (and Eisner-winner) Professor Carolyn Cocca joins the show this week to talk about her new book, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel: Militarism and Feminism in Comics and Film . Also, the gang talks tons of comics, including some bummers in Wonder Woman #763 and Batgirl #49 and some winners like the second chapter of X OF SWORDS and Shang-Chi #1!!!! Oh yeah, AND MARVEL CAST MS. MARVEL OMGGGGGG!!! Lighting Rounds start the show, and then the interview with Profe...
Oct 07, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 552
During this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve groove to the soothing sounds of Vin Diesel's new single "Feel Like I Do", ponder the future of DC's Batgirl, discuss Zack Snyder's new $70 million price-tag for Justice League, review some new music releases, and talk about comics, comics, comics! Comics talked about this podcast: Slaughter House-Five OGN, Wicked Things #5, Immortal She-Hulk #1, Silver Surfer OGN, Black Magick #14, Sabrina: Something Wicked #3, Justice League Dark #26, X ...
Sep 30, 2020•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 551
NOW on SPOTIFY! Detective Comics celebrates 1000 issues since Batman’s debut in issue #27 in 1939!!! Also, the boys get into A TON of news stories, including all of the announcements coming out of the MCU, the final season of Supergirl, and the DC Universe rebrand!!! Comics talked this week: Metal Men #10, Captain America #23, Giant-Size X-Men: Storm #1, Henchgirl: Expanded Edition, Royal City, Stillwater #1, Batman #99, Iron Man #1, Hellions #4, Hardware #1-5, Genius Vol. 1, SlaughterHouse Five...
Sep 23, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 550
In this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve witness the exciting end to an EMPYRE, go bird watching with Chris Cooper, delve into dungeons, and honor the memory of Dame Diana Rigg. Oh, and did I mention that both My Little Pony and Transformers are featured in this week's episode? There's also plenty of gushing related to Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans' Die, some more Marvel's Avengers video game talk, and a heated discussion about the state of Wonder Woman. Comics talked about this p...
Sep 16, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 549
NOW on SPOTIFY! Lots of good stuff on the show this week, from the end of Empyre to the second season of THE BOYS to the astounding new video game, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS. Also, the boys try to decide on the Top 10 Runs of the “Talking Comics” Era!!! Comics talked this week: Spy Island #1, Fantastic Four #23 , Birds of Prey #28-30, Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery, Bear OGN, We Only Find them When They’re Dead #1, Be Gay Do Comics, Genius Vol 1, New Mutants #12, Miles Morales Spider...
Sep 09, 2020•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 548
On this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve pay their respects to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer on August 28th. As you can guess, things do get emotional. However, the group also makes time for plenty of comics, listener questions, and a mini-movie review for Bill & Ted Face the Music. Rest in power, Mr. Boseman, and long live the king. Books talked about this podcast: Wonder Woman #761, Fantastic Four: Antithes...
Sep 02, 2020•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 547
NOW on SPOTIFY! The boys welcome a very special guest this week: TKO Studios’ co-founder TZE CHUN (@thetzechun). Chun is also an accomplished filmmaker and TV writer and producer, having worked on Fox’s GOTHAM and the upcoming Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai. Chun and TKO were also gracious enough to extend a special discount to our loyal listeners: at checkout on tkopresents.com , use code TALKING20 for 20% off!!! Also, all the big news coming out of this past weekend’s DC FANDOME, including tho...
Aug 26, 2020•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 546
On this week's podcast, Bob, Aaron, and Steve are joined by Ringo Award nominee David Pepose to talk about the launch of his Kickstarter for The O.Z. There's also plenty of Lightning Round action, more from the DC restructure fallout and listener questions from some of you fine folks! Books talked about this podcast: Wonder Woman #760, Adventureman #3, Captain Marvel #19, Stargirl (TV series), Empyre #5, Empyre: X-Men #3, X-Force #11, Marauders #11, Justice League Odyssey #23, Pulp OGN, One Year...
Aug 19, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 545
NOW on SPOTIFY! This week, Bob, Aaron, and Joey talk about event storytelling in the DC and Marvel universes, the wonders of NK Jemisin and Jamal Campbell’s Far Sector, and their dream team of X-Men (thanks Gail Simone!!!). Also, so comments on the NYCC announcement that the upcoming con will be entirely online and the recent DC layoffs in editorial. Comics talked this week: Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #6 , Captain America #21, Deadpool #6, Fantastic Four #22, Secret Wars #1-6, Strikeforce, Gi...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 544
NOW on SPOTIFY! Joey AND Steve are back this week and the boys join Bob to talk about a BUNCH of comics, including several EMPYRE tie-ins and the full run of CHEW. The gang also dives into some listener questions and the second season of Umbrella Academy on Netflix!!! There may also be some more Avatar: The Last Airbender talk and a passing conversation about Batman vs. Superman… Comics talked this week: Captain Marvel #18, Wonder Woman #759, Black Magick #12, CLEAN ROOM, Legend of Wonder Woman,...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 543
On this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast, Sarah takes control of the con while embarking with Bob, Aaron, Joey, and Jeremy Whitley on a wild ride through comic books and beyond! Along their journey, Jeremy engages in an in-depth interview for his upcoming title 'School For Extraterrestrial Girls' "Girl on Fire". We've also got Lightning Rounds, a brief recap of this year's Eisner Award winners, and much more! Books and Other Things Talked About This Episode: Pulp OGN, Killmonger, Web...
Jul 29, 2020•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 542
On this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast, Bob grabs hold of the con, with Aaron, Carolyn, and Sarah along for the wild ride. After the stormy weather rolls in for some Lightning Rounds, the group gets historical while prepping for this year's Eisner Awards. After that, the crew travels to Krakoa, multiple corners of DC's disastrous continuity, and much more! Books Talked About This Episode: Metal Men #8, Aquaman #61, Captain Marvel #17, Fantastic Four #21, FCBD X-Men w/"Dark Skies" p...
Jul 22, 2020•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 541
On this week's podcast, Bob, Aaron, Steve, and Melissa are joined by 'Coyotes' creators Sean Lewis and Caitlin Yarsky to discuss their new creator-owned series for Image Comics, 'Bliss'. In addition to the interview as well as some spirited Lightning Rounds, select members of the group also discuss Netflix and director Gina Prince-Bythewood's The Old Guard as well as Warrior Nun. Books Talked About This Episode: Star #5, Fantastic Four : Empyre #0, Adventureman #2, Wonder Woman #358, Lois Lane #...
Jul 15, 2020•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 540
On this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast Bob, Aaron, Carolyn, and Steve go skating uphill with Marvel's Blade! But wait, that's not all! The crew also discusses some of this year's Eisner contenders as well as plenty of Marvel, DC, and indie-related titles. Books Talked About This Episode: Black Diamond #1-5, Hellions #1, Justice League Odyssey #20-21, The American Way, Heavenly Blues, Colored: The Unsung Life of Claudette Colvin, Snow Glass Apples, LaGuardia, How to Draw a Horse, Ha...
Jul 08, 2020•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 539
NOW on SPOTIFY! For no particular reason other than we wanted to, the gang chats about 1991’s THE ROCKETEER (dir. by Joe Johnston) as well as a bunch of Rocketeer comics!!! The boys are joined by John Burkle and Aaron Amos to talk a ton of comics as well and pay tribute to comics legend Joe Sinnott. Apologies for some technical difficulties this week—the internet did not agree with us and there were some drops and bumps along the way, but we were able to put together a show for you this week! Co...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 538
Justin and Bobby have a list of 25 now its time to put it in order! Blood will be spilled! -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/monthlyreset Monthly Gaming Podcast hosted by @bobbyshortle and @Parkley76 we talk the games we've played, the news that stuck with us and the adventures of being a dad.
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 537
