Green Day's Nimrod ain't got nothin' on this week's podcast! Get ready for some action, secret societies, '70s noir, robot children, Krakoan conundrums, and more Minecraft madness than you can handle! We've got all that and more in this week's episode, plus our thoughts on the latest Spider-Man movie news! Books Talked About This Week: Abbott 1973 #5, Black Widow #7, Stargirl Spring Break Special, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #3, Minecraft: Wither Without You Vol. 2, Heroes Reborn #1-4, Seven S...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 596
If you thought Lil Nas X's recent wardrobe malfunction was embarrassing, wait until you hear about Sue Storm's questionable costume from the '90s! This episode is chock full of dead gods, mighty valkyries, daredevils, zombies, strange academies, highs, lows, and everything in between! Books Talked About On This Podcast: Fantastic Four: Life Story #1, Captain America #29, The Mighty Valkyries #2, Sunstone Vol. 7, Strange Academy #10, Represent #10-11, Spider-Man: Miles Morale (Playstation 5), Dar...
May 26, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 595
This week's episode includes the following: Murderous teens, disloyal heroes, princesses who save themselves, a naked and flying dead woman, a love letter to New York City, Jim Gordon's South American adventure, and much more! Also, the group stages an intervention after learning how many books Steve buys on average. Books Talked About This Week: Wonder Woman #772, Fantastic Four #32, The Silver Coin #2, DC Festival of Heroes #1, -Corp #1, The Princess Who Saved Herself OGN, Time Before Time #1,...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 594
This is it, folks, the longest Mortal Kombat review on the internet! We don't know that for a fact, but at 3 hours and 40 minutes long, who could argue? In this episode, Steve is joined by Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, and comics creators Jeremy Whitley, Ben Kahn, L.A. Chavez, and Kathleen Kralowek for an in-depth review of New Line's Mortal Kombat! We cover everything from our personal Mortal Kombat histories to Paul W.S. Anderson's 1995 classic to Simon McQuoid's reboot and more! The Comic Book Podcast...
May 14, 2021•3 hr 41 min•Ep. 593
Have you seen the new Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer? Did you think it was, dare we say, “yummy”? The boys gather around the table to talk about the first trailer for Andy Serkis’ sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit, as well as a ton of comics and awesome casting news! Comics talked about this week: Sensational Wonder Woman #3, America Chavez: Made in The U.S.A. #3, Invincible Red Sonja #1, Marauders #20 , Eden, Good Asian #1, Batman #108, Crossover #4-6, and Represent #8-9. The Comic Book Podca...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 592
In this week's episode, the crew finally agrees the Damian Wayne is the best Robin. Moreover, we pitch a Beethoven/Air Bud crossover film and talk about that sweet MCU Phase 4 sizzle reel. It's all of that plus Lightning Rounds, News, and startling revelations about life as we know it. Don't forget to send in your 500th episode message by May 31st to podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com !!! Comics talked this week: Abbott 1973 #4, Black Widow #6, Fantastic Four #31, Once and Future #18, Shadow Service ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 591
Sarah has the conn as the gang chats all the biggest and best from last week in comics, including the season finale of Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV series on Disney+. Also, we've got a very special message from Sarah regarding her future on the show. Don't forget to send in your 500th episode message by May 31st to podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com !!! Comics talked this week: Mighty Valkyries #1, Captain Marvel #28, Women of Marvel #1, Way of X #1, Champions #6, Lost on Plan...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 590
In this episode, we speak with co-creators Ben Kahn and Rachel Silverstein about their upcoming queer Esports comedy graphic novel Renegade Rule from Dark Horse Comics! Throughout our discussion, we discuss everything from their creative process to video game histories to who makes the best bagels and much more! Renegade Rule also includes exciting artwork from Sam Beck and is still available for pre-order wherever comic books are sold. We hope you enjoy this special interview episode! Don't for...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 588
NOW on SPOTIFY! How many times did Joey watch the Shang-Chi trailer over the last two days? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!!! Also, from Image’s latest genre-bending, uber-relevant HOME #1 to the end of Ryan North’s Power Pack mini-series, the boys have tons of comics to talk about at the Talking Comics table tonight!!! Comics talked this week: Wonder Woman #771, Power Pack #5, Fantastic Four #30, Children of the Atom #2, The Joker #2, Phantom on the Scan #1, Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow # 1, Home #1, The M...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 589
Talking Comics is excited to welcome Night co-creators Deian Akande and Julian Clay to the show for a special interview episode. The Talking Comics crew loves when creators find ways to connect our nerd/hero sensibilities with topics that shaped the course of history. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that we fell over ourselves to get the guys from ABHKomix on the show to discuss the amazing new comic “Night.” Listen to us chat with creators Deian Akande and Julian Clay about the inspirations and p...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 586
Welcome, one and all, to a tale as old as time, The Ballad of Dick Fish. It's a story of celebrity weed endorsements, crossover comic book highlights, inclement weather, enlightenment, surfboard hammers, swords that make kings cry, and questionable podcast titles. Please do get comfortable, and allow the Ballad of Dick Fish to whisk you away. Books talked about this episode: Runaways #1-35, The Silver Coin #1, Sensational Wonder Woman #2, America Chavez #2, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #2, King...
Apr 14, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 587
It's a Kaiju-sized podcast this week as the TC crew delves into all things comics, Lovecraft, Nicolas Cage, and Godzilla vs. Kong. We also take a look at the new trailer for Marvel Studios' Loki, discuss our favorite short stories from across literature, and more! Books talked about this episode: ParaNorthern and the Chaos Bunny A-Hop-Calypse, King in Black: Return of the Valkyries #4, Captain America #28, Teen Titans GO! vs Teen Titans, SIlk #1, The Final Girls #1-5, Captain America and the Fal...
Apr 07, 2021•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 585
Sound the bells! Light the torches! Send a raven! After a slight delay, the Talking Comics Podcast is back! In this episode, Bob, John, and Steve pick up the pieces from a lost episode and build something new. Come and get your comics, your Marvel distribution shade, thoughts on The Suicide Squad trailers, and help us build a new Mount Rushmore! Books talked about this episode: Shadecraft #1, Teen Titans Academy #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Miskatonic #5, Journe...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 584
Cue the hymnal chants and explosions because the Snyder Cut is here! That's right, folks. It's a double bill on this week's podcast with reviews for Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Zack Snyder's Justice League on deck! We've also got some big comics, film, and TV news to discuss as well! Get ready! Books talked about this episode: Karmen #1, Proctor Valley Road #1, Abbott 1973 #3, Captain Marvel #27, Justice League #59, and Thor #13 Don't forget to send your call-in audio f...
Mar 24, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 583
As a special treat, the good folks over at the Progressively Horrified Podcast have asked our own Steve Seigh to join them for a special episode focusing on Paul W.S. Anderson's 2002 horror film Resident Evil. We hope you enjoy this special 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 by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast...
Mar 19, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 581
NOW on SPOTIFY! This week, the boys talk TONS of WONDER WOMAN , including the latest Infinite Frontier addition in Wonder Woman #770 and LL McKinney and Robyn Smith’s NUBIA: REAL ONE graphic novel. Also, tons of hype for Disney+ FALCON & THE WINTER SOLDIER as well as (I can’t believe it’s here) the #SNYDERCUT!!!!! Comics talked this week: Wonder Woman #5 (1943), Wonder Woman #329, Crisis on Infinite Earths #12, Wonder Woman #125-133, THOR AND LOKI - DOUBLE TROUBLE #1, Scout’s Honor #1-3, Chi...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 582
The gang's all here for this week's episode of the Talking Comics Podcast! That's right! We've assembled Bob, Joey, Sarah, Aaron, John, and Steve to discuss the finale of WandaVision, our plans for the 500th podcast, and an incredible amount of comics! Comics talked this week: Infinite Frontier #0, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #1, Power Pack #4, Sensational Wonder Woman #1, West Coast Avengers #44-52, Represent #6, Gen-Lock #1-8, Star Wars: The High Republic #3, Jonna and the Unpossible Monster...
Mar 10, 2021•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 580
NOW on SPOTIFY! LOTS of DC news and comics this week, including reflections on the end of Future State, Generations: Forged #1, and the upcoming Infinite Frontiers relaunch!!! And of course, it simply wouldn’t be a Talking Comics podcast without some discussion of the impending #SnyderCut. Also, several of our favorite books wrapped up last week (some surprisingly so), including Saladin Ahmed & Minkyu Jung’s Magnificent Ms. Marvel run. 75 issues, y’all! Comics talked this week: Return of The...
Mar 03, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 579
This week's episode asks the important questions: Is the Ultimate Edition of Batman V. Superman better than the theatrical cut? Is Dan Cortese just Pauley Shore in disguise? Does the UK have soap operas? And can a vampire and a werewolf find true love? Steve, Bob, Sarah, Aaron, and John get to the bottom of all of this and more on this week's podcast! Hold onto your butts! Books Talked About This Week: Abbott 1973 #2, Miskatonic #4, Sabrina: Something Wicked #5, Black Widow #5, Next Batman #4, I...
Feb 24, 2021•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 578
The boys gather around the table to talk about the recent #SnyderCut Justice League trailer, the big MILESTONE announcement at DC, and a ton of comics—new and old. Comics talked this week: Eternals #2, X-Force #17, Excalibur #18, Daredevil #27, Jo & Rus, Parentheses, House of M, ORCS #1, FS: Kara Zor-El, Sunstone vol. 1, Fantastic Four Wedding Special, Fantastic Four #650, Fantastic Four #35, Fantastic Four Annual #3, Fantastic Four 40th Wedding Anniversary Special, Fantastic Four #29, Bliss...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 577
As a special treat, the good folks over at the Progressively Horrified Podcast have asked our own Aaron Amos to join them for a special episode focusing on Jordan Peele's 2017 horror masterpiece Get Out. We hope you enjoy this special 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 by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is ho...
Feb 12, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 576
This week, Bob, Joey, Aaron, John, and Steve talk about tons of comics as well as several news stories currently making the rounds. They also take time to field some of your Listener Questions, discuss the latest episode of WandaVision, and provide plenty of recommendations for all of your Wanda Maximoff and Vision needs. Comics talked about this week: Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #4, King in Black: Return of the Valkyries #2, Marvel Action: Chillers #4, Suture State: Wonder Woman #2, Greg...
Feb 10, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 575
This week, Bob, Aaron, John, and Steve get real about the pandemic blues, talk X-Men comics to death, and review the latest DC animated feature Batman: Soul of Dragon. This episode also focuses on the concept of "burnout," and how sometimes you can't even, even with the things you love. It's a bit of a journey, and we hope that you stick around for the ride. Comics talked about this week: King in Black: Return of the Valkyries #1, Captain Marvel #25, Fantastic Four #28, Deadpool #10, Strange Aca...
Feb 03, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 574
As a special treat, the good folks over at the Progressively Horrified Podcast have asked our own Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh to join them for a special episode focusing on Holly Dale's 1995 horror-comedy Blood & Donuts. We hope you enjoy this special 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 by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The ...
Jan 29, 2021•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 573
Future State rages on as the gang reviews a ton of DC books this week, including IMMORTAL WONDER WOMAN #1. Also, Joey gets his chance to talk WandaVision, Bob raves about the return of Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kavela’s Abbott, Aaron questions the purpose of Legion of Superheroes, and John joins the co-host roundtable officially as a regular!!! Also, some reflections on the Godzilla vs Kong trailer and Marvel’s VOTE FOR THE X-MEN campaign! Comics talked this week: Abbott 1973 #1, Miskatonic #3, Bat...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 572
Bob, Sarah, Aaron, John, and Steve are back for the first "regular" show of the new year! We've got all the hottest comics since our month-long break to talk about, plus a review of the first two episodes of Marvel's WandaVision. It's also Steve's 40th birthday! So be sure to make some noise and save room for a slice of cake! Time Stamps: 7:45 - Lightning Rounds 1:28:30 - Wanda 2:00:00 - News 2:16:00 - Emails Books Talked About on This Podcast: Power Pack #2, Immortal Hulk #41, Miskatonic #2, Fu...
Jan 20, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 571
Are you ready to rumble? We certainly hope so, because the 9th Annual Talking Comics Awards are finally here! That's right, folks, this is the big show! In this week's episode, we'll be selecting our winners as well as sharing who you voted for in our TC Awards poll. Minds will be blown, alliances forged and broken, and oh my goodness, the betrayal! It's enough to make a comic fan want to scream! We hope you enjoy this year's awards presentation. Let's go! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to yo...
Jan 13, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 570
Hello everybody and welcome to the 9th Annual ... nope! Sorry, folks. No Talking Comics Awards ceremony this week. Instead, we're bringing you our first brand-new episode of 2021, wherein we take a look forward at what's to come in comics, film, and television! Here's the deal, folks. We need more time to prepare for this year's Talking Comics Awards. But rather than leave you in the lurch, Bob, Joey, Aaron, and Steve got together to talk about DC's Future State, early reactions to this year's T...
Jan 06, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 569
This is it, folks! We're proud to present the last of three nomination 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 Artist, Best Writer, and Best Overall Comic! 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 Reyer, Joey Braccino, ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 568
Suffering Sappho, it's finally time to talk about Wonder Woman 1984! For this special edition of the Talking Comics Podcast, Bob, Aaron, Carolyn, and Steve gather around a copse of fir trees to discuss DC's latest superhero spectacle, Wonder Woman 1984! This discussion is completely spoiler-free up until the point where it is not. Don't worry though, we do give you a heads up before we get into the nitty-gritty. We hope you enjoy this special movie review episode of the podcast and we'll catch y...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 567
