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Comic Canon Revival

Jered and Wendell invite their comedian friends to read and discuss their favorite comics every episode! Most of those friends don't even like comics, and we made them do it anyway!

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Episodes

Episode 22: Watchmen

Coming in a little early this week our rag tag group of misfits really takes some time digesting Alan Moore's masterpiece, Watchmen! That's right! Back to Back Alan Moore Episodes for all you mountain wizards out there. It will not surprise anyone that the guys keep getting sidetracked by kissing it's ass the whole way through, but all the same you're going to love this week's offering on the Comic Canon Revival!

Aug 16, 20222 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book 1

This might be our best one yet kiddies, the boys had a very special guest host, Austin Comedian, Mac Blake on to chat about Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. Listen in as we talk about how much of a grump Alan Moore has turned into, fawn over the psychedelic body horror artwork, and wonder who the hell even IS Matt Cable on this week's Comic Canon Revival! Be sure to check out more from our guest this week at www.macblakecomedy.com

Aug 02, 20222 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Marvels

Holy crow this is a ding dang doozy of an episode ladies and gents, come sit and listen to Jered and Wendell objectively acknowledge Alex Ross' breakout work as they disuss Marvels! Nod your heads along as they dissect Alex's other works, discuss the anti-gump that is Phil Sheldon, and wonder what the hell even happened to poor little Maggie in this week's episode of the Comic Canon Revival!

Jul 27, 20222 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes

On this episode friend of the show Matthew stops by to discuss the hilariously heartwarming, stand alone comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. We ruminate on just what it is that makes the work of the enigmatic Bill Watterson so unmistakably special, and gush shamelessly about a literary work that 's at times poignant, and even philosophical, but never not funny.

Jul 14, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Superior Spider-man 1-5

Excelsior my children! This is one of those episodes you gotta hear to believe! Come listen to the Jered, Wendell, and second time co-host, Trey Rowell, really dig into why Doctor Octopus may or may not be a SUPERIOR Spider-man. Auditorily receive their antecdotes as they process the transition from Peter Parker to Otto Octavius and help them decide if this deserved the hatred it received along the way!

Jul 07, 20222 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Midnighter and Apollo

Happy Pride Month to one and all as the crew sit down and really savor Steve Orlando's 2017 Midnighter and Apollo! JT chose this one and you can bet fans of the Authority or the Wildstorm Universe will get a real kick out of our adoration for comics where people go to hell for some reason!

Jun 30, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Punisher MAX - Mother Russia

Get ready for a doozy of an episode this week! This week Jered and Wendell have on special guests from the outstanding podcast, Knife Club, Robyn Reynolds and James West! For this episode, James chose Punisher MAX: Mother Russia to chew on and BOY is there some good chewin' provided! Listen to these hilarious intellectuals break down some of the better post 9/11 writing available in comic books at the time! Also be sure to check out the Knife Club on Spotify and other podcatchers. And be sure to...

Jun 22, 20222 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Transmetropolitan Issues 1-9

Ho boy, on this week's episode our resident group of professional men come together to talk about Warren Ellis' Transmetropolitan! Jered and Wendell, along with special guest Trey Rowell talk about and break down Wendell's choice of the week, acknowledging the obvious pastiche of Hunter S Thompson in a far flung, yet 90's influenced future while appreciating some of the exemplary writing that pops up in this weirdly prescient piece of art.

Jun 09, 20223 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Maniac of New York

Things get gory on this week's episode as the Comic Canon Revival crew discuss the new horror comic classic, Maniac of New York Vol 1. the Death Train. It's slasher satire at its best... and maybe at its first. You don't wanna miss it.

Jun 01, 20221 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Static!

This week's episode of the Revival is absolutely electric with a very special guest host, Tyler Groce, standup and host of the hit podcast, Tyler is Groce, who joins the boys to discuss Milestone's Static Shock! Stop resisting the obvious spark between us and come learn a little more about another significant member of the Dakotaverse! Please check out Tyler on Twitter @tylerjgroce and be sure to go listen to his podcast, Tyler is Groce, on itunes and other podcatchers: https://podcasts.apple.co...

May 25, 20222 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: House of M

Hold on to your reality, because this week the boys are chatting about House of M with the very funny Adam Mitrani guest hosting! Marvel at their words as they discuss the influence this had on Wandavision, a surprising lack of M in the story, and other fun things this week!

May 18, 20221 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment

By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth! The guys are reading one hell of a team-up comic this week! Lend them an ear as they talk about young Mike Mignola's artwork, Victor Von Doom's normal looking face, and how to outsmart Mephisto!

May 11, 20222 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: CCR Expert Episode - Moon Knight: Blood Brothers

Get ready for a VERY special episode as Jered, Mehone, and Wendell are graced by a bona fide Moon Knight Expert, Rey from the Into the Knight podcast! Rey's choice of reading this week was Marc Spector Moon Knight, Blood Brothers, so join them as the boys learn about Marc Spector's working relationship with the Punisher, his marketed similarity to Bruce Wayne in the 90s, and his wacky older brother on the first Expert Episode of the Comic Canon Revival. Be sure to check out Rey's podcast "Into t...

May 04, 20222 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 - Thor: God of Thunder - God Butcher

BY ODIN'S RAVEN, the boys have finally gotten around to reading The God Butcher! Come sit by the fire and imbibe of mead as they regale you of this masterful tale! Spanning across the entire universe and throughout time itself, our humble podcasters break down their favorite moments in a pivotal storyline in the the Odinson's mythos.

Apr 27, 20221 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Irredeemable Issues 1-6

Did I hear you say that you love Dystopian Superman Analogues? What a small world, the gang just so happens to be discussing Irredeemable this week! Listen along as we fawn over the masterful writing of Mark Waid taking the concept of an evil Superman way farther than anyone needed him to.

Apr 20, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Martian Manhunter: Son of Mars

Hot diggity dog the guys got together to discuss John Ostrander's 1998 Martian Manhunter run! Buckle up while they figure out how Martians use apostrophes, handle mind laws, and how they dress themselves with sentient weeds.

Apr 13, 20221 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Icon A Hero's Welcome

This week the crew comes together to talk about Milestone Comics' Icon! Join along as they discuss Dwayne Mcduffie, the Dakotaverse, and the compelling viewpoint of a 200 year old black republican in 1993.

Apr 06, 20222 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Sandman Preludes and Nocturnes

Oh boy, the crew gets together this week to talk about one of the most influential comics ever printed, Sandman! Pull up a pillow and listen to the boys talk about a modern fairytale masterpiece written by none other than Neil Gaiman.

Mar 30, 20222 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Flashpoint

This week these knuckleheads break down DC's Flashpoint! Lend them an ear while they talk about the event that inevitably creates the New 52 universe, simp over the extra grimdark bat-daddy, and quibble over a myriad of Flash facts along the way!

Mar 23, 20222 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: The Exiles

This week the boys discuss JT's pick, the Exiles. They break down the story of this rag-tag, time traveling group of misfit mutants who Quantum Leap across time and space like that show Sliders. Some of them love it, some don't, so tune in to find out who is right and who is wrong.

Mar 16, 20222 hr 7 minEp. 3

Episode 2: Spawn 1-6

Come listen to the boys love/hate the first six issues of the Spawn series. While constantly comparing it to better forms of media, the gang dissects the ups and downs of the genesis of Image comics and the Spawn comics as a whole.

Mar 09, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Batman - Court of Owls

For their pilot episode, the gang kicks it all off with JT's choice, Batman: Court of Owls. Speaking on such topics as: Batman's crazy eyes, every adult in a city knowing the same nursery rhyme, why being a Politician in Gotham is a red flag, How this comic kicked off the New 52 Universe in DC, and so much more.

Mar 02, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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