The 10th Annual Talking Comics Awards are here! Get ready for some drama as the TC sorts out their nominations for the following categories: Breakthrough Writer, Breakthrough Artist, Best New Series, and Best Original Graphic Novel! Books: Too many to list. It's an awards show! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-rela...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 626
Joey Braccino is back, baby! That's right! The prodigal son has returned to the podcast, and he's causing trouble right out of the gate. It's almost like he never left. Almost. In addition to Joey's triumphant return, the group talks up a whole lot of comics, news, and butt stuff. This is our last regular show of the year, and ish is about to get real! Books: Hardware Season One #3, The Magic Order 2 #2, Fantastic Four #38, Captain Marvel #34, Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1, Trial of Magn...
Dec 08, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 625
Cue up some Taylor Swift and let your pride flag fly because Bronwyn and Chris are crashing the podcast this week! No one will be spared as the hosts of our upcoming Webtoon podcast, Thirsty on Toon, delight and derail us at every turn. Get ready for some Damian Wayne love, Lovecraftian horror, our Hawkeye review, and Hot Pumpkin Daddy. Books: Snow Angels Vol. 1 & 2, Lore Olympus Vol. 1, Fine Print Vol. 1, Lugosi: Rise and Fall of Hollywood's Dracula, Miskatonix: Even Death May Die (One-Shot...
Dec 01, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 624
In this episode, Aaron takes control of the hosting chair while Steve nurses a wicked hangover. We've also got French comic book creator David Foissard in the rotating chair to talk about saucy daddies, superheroes, and how he's single-handedly responsible for Aaron getting back into comics. Books: Elvira Meets Vincent Price #3, Wasp: Darkhold #1, Nubia & and the Amazons #2, Wonder Woman: Evolution #1, Fantastic Four Anniversary Tribute, Static Season One #4, Icon and Rocket #4, Excalibur #2...
Nov 24, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 623
WARNING: This episode contains furries, confessions, Disney+ Day news, harsh words about Spider-Man, nice houses, questionable parenting, Venom, emotions, mazes, and Melissa Megan. Books: Harley Quinn: The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour #3, Man-Eaters: The Cursed #5, Wonder Woman #781, The Thing: The Next Big Thing #1, Once and Future #21, Strange Academy #13, Aquaman: The Becoming #3, Venom #1, Robin & Batman #1, Radiant Black Vol. 1, The Amazing Spider-Man #75-78, Batman: The Imposter #2, Newburn #1...
Nov 17, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 622
In this episode, Bob, Aaron, John, and Steve enter the Jodo-Verse as they talk about Taika Waititi's adaptation of The Incal, an abusive poltergeist, magic orders, human targets, batmen, a sex worker superhero, and more! Books: The Magic Order 2 #1, Last Flight Out #3, Strange Academy Presents: The Death of Doctor Strange #1, Crossover #9, The Pro The Art of Amanda Conner, The THing: Liberty Legion Saga, Batman #116, Dark Knights of Steel #1, A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #2, The Me You Love ...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 621
In this special episode of the Talking Comics Podcast, Joey, Aaron, and Steve share their thoughts about Chloe Zhao's MCU epic Eternals. The review portion of the podcast begins at the 8:49 mark. Be sure to stay tuned after the closing theme for a silly after-credits sequence. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-relat...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 620
In this episode, the crew is joined by Tim Fraser of The Whisk(e)y Geeks Podcast to talk about good hooch, better comics, Halloween shenanigans, naughty barbarians, and much more! Books: Astonishing Times #1-4, The All-Nighter #1-2, Primordial #2, Inferno #2, Daredevil #34-35, Wonder Girl #4, Black Widow #12, Adventureman #6, M.O.M. #3, Barbaric #1-3, Pennyworth #1-3, Men of Wrath, The Adventure Zone Vol. 1-3, House of Slaughter #1, Superman: Son of Kal-El #1-4, DC vs. Vampires #1 Films, TV Show...
Nov 03, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 619
In this week's podcast, the TC crew gets visited by the ghost of Dawn Gary. By candlelight, the group talks about Halloween Kills, Dune, a mass haunting of comics, John's stupendous legs, birthday celebration traditions, and more! To view the Tainted Meat indie film that stars Bob Reyer, Steve Seigh, and Dawn Gary, check out this link: https://vimeo.com/78438458 Books: Night of the Ghoul #1, Clear #1, Batman #115, Nightwing #85, Detective Comics #1043, Eat the Rich #1-3, Maw #1-2, Super Sons #1-...
Oct 27, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 618
In this week's episode, DC FanDome attacks the podcast with more news stories than we've ever covered before. Plus, Nikki Torres returns to the podcast to update us on her money-burning journey into the life of a comic book lover. Books: A Righteous THirst for Vengeance #1, We Have Demons #1, Destroy All Monsters: A Reckless Book, Wonder Woman #780, Harley Quinn: The Eat Bang Kill Tour #2, Maneaters: The Cursed #4, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #9, Superman and the Authority #4, Miles Morales: ...
Oct 20, 2021•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 617
In this week's episode, Steve gets mortified by The Great Canadian Bagel, Bob and Aaron escape to a COVID-conscious Comic-Con, and Jon Kent comes out as bisexual! We've also got Lightning Rounds, a bit of movie and comics news, and plenty of stories from the New York City Comic-Con floor. Books: Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Special, Captain Marvel #33, Defenders #33, Darkhold: Alpha #1, Is'Nana: The Were-Spider, We Have Demons #1, A Righteous THirst for Vengeance #1, Nocterra #1-6 Films: Hellra...
Oct 13, 2021•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 616
In this week's episode, comics legend Cullen Bunn and Heath Amodio join the panel for an in-depth discussion about their new series from Aftershock Comics, The Heathens. Then, Bronwyn crashes the party to help us review Venom: Let There Be Carnage. We've also got Lightning Rounds, some fun film and television announcements, and Bob's adventure while marching for Women's Rights. Let the carnage commence! Books: Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #4, Adventureman #5, Inferno #1, Rorschach #1-12, Icon ...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 615
This week's episode is all about tough decisions, New York City Comic-Con planning, friendly ghosts, Marvel's greed, the CGC, and how one Karen almost ruined everything for the Algonquin cat, Hamlet. Comics: Batman #113, Nightwing #84, X-Men #3, Home #4-5, Death of Doctor Strange #1, Aquaman: The Becoming #1, Last Flight Out #1, United States of Captain America #4, Fantastic Four #36, Punderworld Vol. 1, Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin YA OGN, Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1, Wrassle Castle: Vo...
Sep 29, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 614
We hope you're in the mode to get WYRD because Curt Pires is storming this week's podcast. In addition to talking about Youth, Lost Falls, Olympia, Pop, and Memoria with Curt, the crew also celebrates John Burkle's birthday, even though he isn't here. Books: Marauders #24, Maw #1, Fantastic Four: Life Story #4, Seven Secrets #12, X-Men: Trail of Magneto #2, Harley Quinn: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #1, Maneaters: The Cursed #3, Black Widow #11, The Mighty Valkyries #5, Fantastic Four #35, I Am Batm...
Sep 22, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 613
This week's episode finds the crew talking about Marvel's new Hawkeye trailer, comics in the time of the Substack boom, a maiden voyage into Web Toons, the latest news, and more! Oh, and you know those listener questions we've been holding on to? We finally get around to answering them! Huzzah! Comics: Suicide Squad: Get joker #2, Batman #112, Infinite Frontier #5-6, Batman/Catwoman #7, Elvira Meets Vincent Price #2, Defenders #2, Fantastic Four #48-50 (1966), Excellence #11, Blue and Gold #2, T...
Sep 15, 2021•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 612
Join us as we celebrate Aaron's birthday in style with a spoiler-free review of Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, lots of exciting comic books, and a few of your burning listener questions! Plus, we've got Joey's uncanny impression of Winnie the Pooh! Grab a slice of cake, and let's go! Comics: Mamo #1-2, Harley Quinn: The Animated Series - The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour #1, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #5, Batman/Superman #20-21, Annual #1, Batman: Fear State Alpha #1, Dark Ages #...
Sep 08, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 611
Fall in, Yellow Brick Road Warriors! We've got David Pepose on the podcast this week, and we're off to see the Wizard! After engaging in some Lightning Rounds, we go somewhere over the rainbow with David to talk about The O.Z. #2 and its amazing Kickstarter campaign. After that, there's some Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer talk and a tease for what's to come for the Talking Comics Patreon. The O.Z. #2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theozcomic/the-oz-2 Comics talked this week: ...
Sep 01, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 610
Hello and welcome to the first-ever episode of Talking Comics: One-Shot. In this episode, Steve and Aaron ditch the rest of the TC crew and strike out on their own to talk about all sorts of stuff. Like what, you ask? How about Aaron's trip to Awesome Con? Steve's revised thoughts on Chainsaw Man? How about some cool video games news? We've got that too! Books: Eat the Rich #1, King Spawn #1, Detective Comics, select X-Men titles, and that Dragon book I can't remember the name of. The Comic Book...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 609
NOW on SPOTIFY! It’s a night of revelations and secrets as the boys are joined by friend-of-the-pod Kristen Gudsnuk! Kristen reveals TONS about her work, her interests, her favorite movies, her mutant pinkies, and her new graphic novel, MAKING FRIENDS: THIRD TIMES A CHARM ! John reveals his personal story with that fateful 900-number from DC back in the ‘80s. Bob reveals the 666th film in his personal movie journal. And Joey reveals that hey, 2011’s Green Lantern isn’t actually that bad maybe???...
Aug 25, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 608
Trouble comes to the show this week when Melissa Megan takes over the rotating chair! That's right, she's back, and she still hates superheroes! Deal with it! It's a jam-packed episode with comics, manga, refined Substack thoughts, Bat-news, listener questions, and plenty of sass and spice. Comics talked this week: America Chavez #5, Defenders #1, Fantastic FGour: Life Story #3, White #1-2, Ordinary Gods #2, Children of the Atom #6, Chainsaw Man Vol. 1-2, Princess Jellyfish Vol. 1, Crisis Zone O...
Aug 18, 2021•3 hr 13 min•Ep. 607
NOW on SPOTIFY! The boys are joined by Eisner Award-winning friend of the pod, Professor Carolyn Cocca, to talk both James Gunn’s THE SUICIDE SQUAD as well as the latest volume in John Lewis’ astounding graphic narrative series, RUN . Also, some breaking news about several comics creators, including James Tynion IV, moving to creator-owned work on the subscription website Substack. As you can tell, QUITE the emotional rollercoaster this episode!!! THE SUICIDE SQUAD is written and directed by Jam...
Aug 11, 2021•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 606
Joey Braccino is back, ladies and gentlemen, and he's brought some wild theories about Nega bands with him. This episode contains a corrupt mouse, Texas blood, Gothic romance, dimensional cracks, spiders, and a distinct lack of talk about the new Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Books Discussed: Youth Season 2 #1-4, That Texas Blood #8, Shang-Chi #3, DC Infinite Frontier #3, Lounger OGN, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #5, Black Widow #9, United States of America #2, Fantastic Four #34, Making Friends...
Aug 04, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 605
Get ready to leave a nice tip on the counter because our friend Nikki Torres is dropping by the podcast, and she's only serving the finest in craft beer and spirits! WARNING: This episode contains publisher rage, political upheaval, nasty men, outrageous worlds, intriguing new characters, and, as we'd implied, lots of booze. Books Discussed: Once and Future Vol. 3, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #2, Captain Marvel #30, Mother of Madness (M.O.M.) #1, Darkblood #, Blue and Gold #1, Superman & th...
Jul 28, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 604
This week's podcast is brought to you by the power of polar bear internet and Asgardian dick pills. Get ready for some hard talk about comics, and Lola Bunny is canonically an Amazon. Deal with it. Books Discussed: Wonder Woman #775, Maneaters: The Cursed #1, Squadron Supreme vs. The Avengers TPB collection, Black Widow (Marvel Knights 1999-2001), Geiger #1 - 4, Ordinary Gods #1, Other History Of The DC Universe #4, Thor #15, Beta Ray Bill #4, Ultramega #1-4, Double Walker OGN, The Ghoul Next Do...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 603
This episode is full of Russian spies, faeries, angry and irrelevant celebrities, and one very nice house on a lake. Get ready for a reunion that will make you cherish your found family even more. Oh, this is also the episode where we review Marvel Studios' Black Widow. Enjoy! Books Talked About This Episode: Bandette Vol. 4, America Chavez: Made in the USA $3, Wonder Girl #2, Sensational Wonder Woman #5, Captain America #30, Shadow Service #8-9, Commanders in Crisis #9-10, X-Force #21, X-Men #1...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 602
NOW on SPOTIFY! This week, the boys are joined by Talking Comics OG and comic book editor/writer, STEPHANIE COOKE! Stephanie’s new graphic novel, PARANORTHERN: AND THE CHAOS BUNNY A-HOP-CALYPSE, hits stands on July 13th, and she shares all the behind-the-scenes *magic* on this week’s show. We *hop* you enjoy it! Also, be sure to tune in to Stephanie’s new podcast, CAPER CAST . The show explores cinematic heists and capers, but like in a fun way! The latest episode is on CHICKEN RUN, so what more...
Jul 07, 2021•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 601
In this week's episode, Supergirl goes on a bender, Nightwing lacks a criminal amount of butt, the mutants are Mars their new home, and Joey costs everyone a lot of money. We've also got Lightning Rounds, some Open discussion, and several of your questions and emails, too! Books Talked About This Podcast: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1, Fantastic Four #33, Fantastic Four: Life Story #2, Mighty Valkyries #3, Captain Marvel #29, Wonder Woman: Black and Gold #1, Days of Sand OGN, Good Luck #1, Sta...
Jun 30, 2021•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 600
Welcome, one and all, to the Talking Comics 500th podcast milestone gala! In this very special episode, the TC crew shares messages from fans, answer some super fun questions and take a trip down memory lane. This episode is designed to celebrate much of what we've achieved with Talking Comics over the past decade, as well as you, our dedicated fans. We can't thank you enough for participating in this celebration and for all of your support. Some fun changes will be coming to TC over the next co...
Jun 23, 2021•3 hr 2 min•Ep. 599
In this week's episode, the TC crew weighs in on the hottest debate since a shaft of light highlighted Bruce Wayne's Batawang: Does Batman enjoy Meow Mix? We also review the first episode of Marvel Studios' Loki, explore Jeff Lemire's Black Hammer, touch base with the Justice League, discover some exciting YA graphic novels, and go behind the velvet rope of Emma Frost's Hellfire Gala. Books Talked About This Week: Wonder WOman #773, Fake Blood OGN, Long Distance OGN, The Good Asian #2, X-Men #21...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 598
This year's Hellfire Gala is officially underway, and Talking Comics is ready to hit the red carpet! In this week's episode, the crew gets all gussied up to wax rhapsodic about Netflix's Sweet Tooth, The Nice House on the Lake, Down River People, mutant measuring contests, super-pets, and lots more! Books Talked About This Week: The Nice House on the Lake #1, Poison Ivy: Thorns, Bliss #1-8, Down River People OGN, Feelers #1, Marauders #21, Hellions #12, X-Force #20, Sensational Wonder Woman #4, ...
Jun 09, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 597
