Author and comics historian John Jackson Miller joins us to discuss his newly released Batman: Resurrection novel. A direct sequel to Tim Burton’s blockbuster Batman movie of 1989, this new prose story takes place after the Joker’s death and sets familiar faces against a new mysterious threat. Our conversation dips into John’s comic book history as a fan, writer and historian, the importance of Batmania on comics culture and writing within an established universe. As well as comic book topics su...
Oct 18, 2024•2 hr 37 min
The Speakers of Geek tackle the trend of cartoons turned comics in this Saturday Morning Comics episode! Along with special guest Jimmy “The Napkin Guy” Ettele, we give our thoughts on a number of first issues from Mad Cave Studios (Gatchaman, Flash Gordon, Defenders of the Earth), Dynamite (Space Ghost, Jonny Quest, ThunderCats, ThunderCats: Cheetara) and Oni Press (Biker Mice From Mars, RoboForce). We pick our favorite reads, compare titles to the original cartoons, sing the praises of artists...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Absolute Power comes to an end with issue 4 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company! The Speakers of Geek give their thoughts on the finale and the all out battle against Amanda Waller to reclaim the DC Universe. We then spend the second half of the episode talking about the DC All In Special by Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere, Wes Craig and company. The Justice League has gone Unlimited, Darkseid has returned and Booster Gold finds himself caught in t...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Joined by Tivis, one of the co-hosts of the Munster Cast (and a sponsor for the CGS 20th Anniversary!), the Speakers of Geek engage in a meaty Comic Talk episode celebrating everything from ‘60s TV (Oh, Lily!) to Batman Day 2024 (Take the quiz!) to the 25th Anniversary of Baltimore Comic Con (and the shopping!). Along the way we also share thoughts on the passing of John Cassaday, a Golden Eagle query concerning the Eisners, unspoken convention etiquette, a comic shop rant, our reading habits, a...
Sep 30, 2024•2 hr 42 min
The Speakers of Geek take a bite out of Marvel’s five issue summer event, Blood Hunt! From the creative team of Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz, Cory Petit, Marte Garcia, and Fernando Sifuentes, Blood Hunt pits the Avengers, Miles Morales, Doctor Strange, Moon Knight and others against hordes of Vampires with Blade as their new Lord! Twists and turns follow leading to a surprising new status quo for the Marvel Universe! We give our thoughts on the event, the differences in the Red Band issues, give high...
Sep 24, 2024•39 min
Previews! Can you believe it’s time again to go through the new catalogs for comics starting to ship this November! And to help us this month, we have guests George and Rich, two members of the Meanwhile at the Podcast show. One of the many sponsors for our 20th Anniversary event, we spend a little time learning about their podcast and then we all give recommendations including titles such as Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Justice League Unlimited, Black Canary: Best of the Best, the Rocketfellers, Duck...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The penultimate chapter of Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company is here! The Speakers of Geek give thoughts and reactions to issue 3 as well as connect the dots between tie-ins, give theories for the ending and map out all the leftover questions yet to be answered for the finale. We also drop in some CGS odds and ends including more X-Men From the Ashes talk, recent video releases on our Youtube and Patreon pages and upcoming trips to the Baltimore a...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Recorded on Jack Kirby’s 107th birthday, this Comic Talk episode dips into all kinds of topics including: our first exposure to Kirby’s artwork, changing opinions as we age on artists, what parents thought of our comic collecting, listener feedback, Overstreet’s Top Ten Comics of the Golden Age, CGS Year 6 Trivia, an obscure Superman factoid, remembering Drunk Cap and a bunch more! (1:25:30)
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 26 min
X-Men have risen From the Ashes! It’s a new beginning for the X-Universe of titles and the Speakers of Geek give their Off the Rack reviews on a number of first issues: X-Men by MacKay and Stegman, Uncanny X-Men by Simone and Marquez, NYX by Kelly, Lanzing and Mortarino, and Phoenix by Phillips and Miracolo with quick comments on X-Force by Thorne and To and X-Factor by Russell and Quinn. Which books rose to the top, how will readers react to the new directions and where do we go from here? List...
Aug 26, 2024•58 min
Previews! TerrifiCon! Comics and Conventions! Before we jump into this month’s Previews for books shipping in October, Pants and Shane recount their Tales from TerrifiCon: meeting creators, actors, buying art and comics, listener shoutouts and more! We then jump into comic coming attractions including DC’s All In and Absolute books, the return of Origins of Marvel Comics, a new Batman novel, offerings from Shawn Pryor, Dave Dwonch, Katie Cook and Charlie Kirchoff, new titles from Image, Ghost Ma...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min
DC’s big summer event continues as the Speakers of Geek discuss issue 2 of Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company. The depowered heroes battle one of their own in the Fortress of Solitude when amid the chaos, there comes... costumes! Also, Nightwing takes charge, Dreamer makes a big move, and Green Arrow has a plan. We touch briefly on a few tie-ins and offer up speculations on how this may all connect to DC All In and Absolute DC. (35:04)
Aug 19, 2024•35 min
“What is in your Comic Book D.N.A.?” continues! Bryan and Shane are back from vacation and it’s their turn to reveal those titles and characters that have informed their love of comics. We also discuss Bryan’s Pennsic adventures, some recent purchases for Shane, Batman: Caped Crusader thoughts and more. It’s a true “Get to Know Us” episode with some surprises along the way. (1:24:02)
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 24 min
For newer and longtime listeners, this Comic Talk episode covers a number of “Get to Know Us” (or “Get to Know Us Again”) topics including: catching up on Pants’ TV watching, DC cartoons we grew up on as well as initial thoughts on Batman: Caped Crusader, comics retailing, CGC vs Original Art collecting, listener feedback and more! We also kick off a main discussion of “What is in your Comic Book D.N.A.?”: those comics or runs that define us as comic book readers and collectors! (1:17:48)
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Thoughts and reactions to the news, announcements, surprises and awards from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Topics include a new Justice League by Waid and Mora, more cartoon comics from Dynamite, a slew of new Marvel titles, Joe Quesada’s new imprint, the Eisners, and so much more. Plus! Where were you when the sound of Doom was heard around the world? (1:08:47)
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The end of Star Wars: The Acolyte has arrived! Listen in to hear our discussion on the final two episodes as we cover the secrets, the revelations, the surprise appearances, the fight choreography, listener feedback and more. Plus, speculations and hopes for the future of the Thrawn era of Star Wars, including recasting, as the franchise builds and expands. (59:05)
Jul 30, 2024•59 min
CGS presents a new episode feature entitled Top 3! In celebration of Wolverine guest starring in the new Deadpool movie, this episode presents Peter’s Top 3 Wolverine Guest Appearances outside of X-Men or Wolverine comics. He’s the best there is at what he does, but how does the character fare when not surrounded by his usual cast of characters or creative teams? Listen in to hear the Speakers of Geek discuss the Top 3 choices, Wolverine’s role in the stories, how the character is handled by oth...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min
It’s another Previews deep dive this time for books shipping in September! The Speakers of Geek cover a bevy of publishers giving recommendations for American TV Comic Books from Twomorrows, Kill Shakespeare: First Folio from Gemstone, Kevin Maguire’s Tanga vs the Kaiju of Cammera GN, The Moon is Following Us by Johnson and Rossmo, a new Lady Mechanika mini-series entitled the Devil in the Lake, Incredible Hulk 900, Star Wars: Darth Vader 50, Batman the Barbarian and so much more. We then wrap u...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min
With several major announcements dropping this week in the comic industry, it’s a chance to present a Comic Talk: News Edition episode! The Speakers of Geek give their thoughts and reactions to topics including Random House acquiring Boom! Studios, DC’s new Absolute imprint, a rumored return for Jack Knight/Starman, recent passings of comic creators, and more. We also dig into CGS Trivia for Year Five, recent releases on YouTube and Patreon, and a number of off the cuff comic and podcast tangent...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The Speakers of Geek are back again to talk Star Wars: the Acolyte giving our thoughts and reactions to episodes 5 & 6. From the brutal lightsaber fight against the enemy to new paths for the Aniseya Twins, the exploration of the thin line between Light and Dark is again brought front and center. Motivations and loyalties are tested as more and more secrets are revealed. And what are our thoughts for the final two episodes? Listen in to find out! (42:56)
Jul 08, 2024•43 min
After more than a year since the Dawn of DC launched, DC’s big summer event has arrived and the Speakers of Geek are here to drop knowledge! It’s an in-depth look at the first issue of Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company. We detail the shocking plans put forth by the Trinity of Evil (Amanda Waller, Failsafe and the Brainiac Queen) and along the way we speculate outcomes, question motivations, point out obscure character mentions, and more! Listen in...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Two creators. Two Kickstarters. Two careers in the spotlight as Steve Bryant and Dave Dwonch join in their first podcast together to share insights on their new projects. Listen in as they discuss and compare aspects of their craft, their evolving process, convention stories, future plans and more as well as talking up their two new Kickstarter campaigns: Undead or Alive by Bryant, Jason Millet & Patrick McEvoy and The Automaton by Dwonch, Santi Guillen & Arnaldo Robles. (1:30:41)
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 31 min
We return to the world of Star Wars: The Acolyte to discuss episodes 3 and 4. This time around we are joined by longtime listener Chad Burdette, Content Manager at Comic-Watch and Host of The Comics Multiverse YouTube channel. Hear our thoughts on the backstory of the Aniseya twins and their Coven, what really went down in the confrontation with the Jedi, who is the secret enemy behind the mask, differing perspectives on the Jedi and the Force, the music, Darth Bane, Legends vs Canon and so much...
Jun 25, 2024•58 min
With the help of emails, comments and feedback from you the listeners, the Speakers of Geek touch on all sorts of topics such as financial planning for collections, what draws us to a new series, new announcements for upcoming works by Daniel Warren Johnson & Riley Rossmo, Robin & Batman by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, updates on new Transformers and G.I.Joe collections, a few Kickstarter shout outs and more! (1:04:19)
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The Speakers of Geek tackle all the latest Previews catalogs for books shipping in August! Recommendations and discussions include DC’s Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special, Sergio Aragones’ Groo: Minstrel Melodies from Dark Horse, Uncle Sam from Alex Ross, Archie: The Decision by Tom King and Dan Parent and so many more as well as a few suggestions from listeners. Other geek tangents cover tabloid comics, Muppet figures, good Deadpool comics, some Dr. Who talk and more! Listen in to add even more...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Off the Rack Review of The Ultimates issue 1! There’s a whole new Ultimate Universe to read about and the Speakers of Geek review and discuss the first issue of The Ultimates by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee, Travis Lanham and company. From the new status quo to the artwork, from the world building to Iron Lad’s desperate plan to repopulate this universe’s superheroes, listen in to hear what we thought of this new Ultimates volume. (41:23)
Jun 10, 2024•41 min
The next Star Wars series is here as we discuss The Acolyte episodes 1 and 2! This new show follows a Jedi investigation into a series of crimes set at the end of the High Republic era. Listen in as we give our thoughts on the first two chapters as well as worldbuilding, the characters, the action, Sith lore, the Force and more. (57:58)
Jun 06, 2024•58 min
Comic Talk, CGS style. The Speakers of Geek cover a number of topics including Pants’ trip to Fat Jack's Comicrypt’s clearance sale in Philly, the art of back issue bin diving, Tom King and Greg Smallwood’s Human Target, the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set on Kickstarter, a review of Beta Ray Bill by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, Star Blazers talk, CGS Year Four Trivia, Feedback from you the listeners and more! (1:42:50)
May 30, 2024•2 hr 43 min
The Speakers of Geek give their recommendations for comic books shipping starting in July. What are we buying? What looks interesting? And what new titles are worth checking out? From Space-Mullet! and Cursed Pirate Girl to the Twilight Man and Namor, we discuss upcoming titles from Image, Humanoids, Mad Cave, Boom!, Marvel, DC, IDW and more. As well as tangents along the way on Flash Gordon, owning original art vs prints, new and older Facsimile editions, the DC Comics Style Guide by Jose Luis ...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In grand CGS tradition, the Speakers of Geek talk events! We share our thoughts on the Free Comic Book Day prelude issues for DC’s Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Mikel Janin and Trish Mulvihill; and Marvel’s Blood Hunt by Jed MacKay, Sara Pichelli and Federico Blee. We also discuss the first issue of Blood Hunt with art by Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia, thoughts on Amanda Waller, getting back into current comics with the help of digital and libraries, read listener reactions and more! (1:07:15)
May 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Superboy vs Spider-Man! Elektra vs Catwoman! Lobo vs Wolverine! Storm vs Wonder Woman! Batman vs Captain America! Who is stronger? Who is smarter? Who is cooler? It’s 1996 and the showdown of the century as the Geeks and special guest Mike Atchison revisit the battle that destroyed two universes in DC Versus Marvel! We also revisit other DC/Marvel crossovers, talk comics retailing, continue CGS History Trivia with Year Three and more! (2:00:17)
May 13, 2024•2 hr
