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Comic Shenanigans

Adam Chapman discusses comic books, related media, both alone and with guests. Periodic interviews with professionals in the comic book industry.
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Episodes

Episode 1116: A Conversation with Chuck Austen and Pat Olliffe - Creator Commentary on THE CALL

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1116 Adam welcomes back to the show Chuck Austen and Pat Olliffe to time travel back to 2003 when their partnership / friendship first began, with Marvel's THE CALL. What was originally meant to be an ongoing became truncated to a 4-issue mini-series, but it birthed a lifelong friendship and future collaborations. This episode was recorded October 27 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at co...

Nov 01, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 1119

Episode 1115: A Conversation with Marcus To

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1115 Adam welcomes acclaimed artist Marcus To to the show to discuss his career in comics, from beginnings with Aspen, to working with DC and Marvel. This episode was recorded October 23 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com

Oct 25, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 1118

Episode 1114: Book of the Month Club: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1-8 by Kyle Higgins

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1114 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Paul Skorez back to the show for a new BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB episode. This time around, we focus in on Power Rangers, a fandom that Paul is quite familiar with, although Adam is quite a neophyte. In this episode we focus in on MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #1-8 by Kyle Higgins. This episode was recorded October 16 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at c...

Oct 18, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 1117

Episode 1113: Daredevil Talk with Zack Chapman

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1113, join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Zack Chapman back to the show! During this episode, Zack and Adam discuss Zack's recent foray into reading Daredevil comics, as he mainlined over 500 comics in a month to get caught up on ol' hornhead's adventures! This episode was recorded October 11 2025. Zack was previously on episode 1092B to discuss Spider-Man! Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comi...

Oct 11, 202535 minEp. 1116

Episode 1112: Creator Commentary on FELA: Music is the Weapon

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1112 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Conor McCreery back to the show (was previously on episode 1097), and welcomes JIBOLA FAGBAMIYE onto the show for the first time. JIBOLA & CONOR discuss their fantastic new new graphic novel, FELA: MUSIC IS THE WEAPON, which comes out October 7th. Fela: Music is the Weapon is not authorized by, affiliated with or otherwise connected to the Fela Kuti family or estate. This episode was recorded October ...

Oct 04, 202559 minEp. 1115

Episode 1111: Book of the Month Club: Incredible Hulk vs. Superman

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1111 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nathan S back to the show for a new BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB episode. This time around, we discuss the Marvel / DC crossover INCREDIBLE HULK VS. SUPERMAN. This episode was recorded September 23, 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com

Sep 27, 202543 minEp. 1114

Episode 1110: A Conversation with Ron Frenz: Creator Commentary on Fantastic Four Fanfare #3

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1110 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes back to the show RON FRENZ! This is Ron's SEVENTEENTH time on the show, and this time around we do a creator commentary on the recently released "FANTASTIC FOUR FANFARE #3", written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Ron. This episode was recorded August 25 2025. Check out Ron Frenz's prior appearances on the show in the following episodes: Episode 296 Episode 408 Episode 734 Episode 744 Episode 748 Episod...

Sep 20, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 1113

Episode 1109: Creator Spotlight - John Byrne

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1109 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S back to the show for a new Creator Spotlight episode, this time focusing on JOHN BYRNE. We take a look at three very different books from John Byrne's career, focusing particularly on some of his Marvel Comics work. This episode was recorded August 25 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com...

Sep 13, 202555 minEp. 1112

Episode 1108: A Conversation with Chuck Austen: Creator Commentary on Superman: Metropolis

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1108 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Chuck Austen back to the podcast! This time around we focus on a creator commentary of Chuck's early 2000s DC series Superman: Metropolis, which was an ongoing which became a twelve-issue maxi-series. We discuss working for DC at that time, the reception of the book from both editorial and fans, and what it's like looking back the work over twenty years later. This episode was recorded August 14 2025. Che...

Sep 06, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 1110

Episode 1107: Book of the Month Club: JLA #1-4

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1107 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nathan S back to the show for a new BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB episode. This time around, we switch over to DC Comics to experience JLA #1-4 from Grant Morrison and Howard Porter, which launched in late 1996. This episode was recorded August 11, 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com...

Aug 30, 202551 minEp. 1111

Episode 1106: A Conversation with Danny Khazem

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1106 Adam welcomes Marvel Associate Editor Danny Khazem to the show! We talk about what it's like working in Marvel Editorial in the present day, working with JM DeMatteis, Danny's own editorial influences and much more! This episode was recorded August 4 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com...

Aug 23, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 1109

Episode 1105: Creator Spotlight - Jack Kirby

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1105 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S back to the show for a new Creator Spotlight episode, this time focusing on not just any creator, but the King himself, JACK KIRBY. We take a look at three very disparate titles from Jack's career at Marvel, RED RAVEN COMICS #1, AMAZING ADVENTURES (VOLUME 2) #4 & WHAT IF? (VOLUME 1) #11. This episode was recorded August 11 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans pod...

Aug 16, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 1108

Episode 1104: A Conversation with Judd Winick - Creator Commentary on Green Arrow

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1103 Adam welcomes Judd Winick back to the show for his 11th time on the show. We dial into Judd's Green Arrow run from the mid-2000s, discussing what it was like to take on the adventures of the Emerald Archer. Check out Judd's prior appearances in: Episode 554 Episode 666 Episode 668 Episode 764 Episode 788 Episode 854 Episode 946 Episode 1019 Episode 1031 Episode 1081 This episode was recorded July 21 2025. Download it now! Thanks for list...

Aug 09, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 1107

Episode 1103: A Conversation with Jim Beard

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1103 Jim Beard joins the show to discuss his newest book, Jack of All Comics! - A Fan Conversation About the King of Comics. Jim has assembled an impressive list of writers to bring to life a series of essays about different eras and works from Jack Kirby. We delve into this book, as well as Jim's recent decision to stop buying monthly comics. This episode was recorded July 21 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenaniga...

Aug 02, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 1106

Episode 1102: Book of the Month Club: Fantastic Four - The Galactus Trilogy

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1102 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nathan S back to the show for a new BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB episode. This time around, in time for the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps film, discuss the original GALACTUS TRILOGY from Fantastic Four #48-50, plus the bonus issue #51. This episode was recorded July 23, 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com...

Jul 26, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 1105

Episode 1101: Creator Spotlight - Peter David

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1101 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S back to the show for a new Creator Spotlight episode featuring the work of Peter David, who sadly passed away recently. We take a look at three books from Peter David's career, from the beginning (Amazing Spider-Man #266) to the middle (Hulk: The End) to the end (Symbiote Spider-Man 2099). This episode was recorded June 13 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast...

Jul 19, 202550 minEp. 1103

Episode 1100: The 11th Centennial

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans Podcast! For episode 1100 join Adam Chapman as he celebrates another centennial as he reaches 1100 episodes, a month shy of the show's 13th birthday (August 12th 2012). After Adam takes far too long to introduce the show, the episode features the following segments: Segment 1: Starts at 8:27. Adam welcomes back to the show Dan Gvozden, of the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast, to discuss SPIDER-MAN #94-95 from 1998. Recorded June 16 2025. Segment 2: Starts at 1:07:37. ...

Jul 12, 20252 hr 51 minEp. 1104

Episode 1099: A Conversation with J.M. DeMatteis

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1099 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes J.M. DeMatteis back to the podcast to discuss his recent Kickstarter for the second wave of the DeMultiverse, comprising second issues for each of the titles launched in his original Kickstarter from 2022. We talk about his most recent projects from the past year, upcoming collections of his prior work, his upcoming work on Spider-Man '94, and much more! This episode was recorded June 21 2025. Check out J...

Jul 05, 20251 hrEp. 1102

Episode 1098: Book of the Month Club: Superman / Batman - Public Enemies

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1098 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Paul Skorez back to the show for a new BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB episode. This time around, in time for the upcoming SUPERMAN movie, we discuss 2003'S Superman / Batman series, specifically the opening arc in Superman/Batman 1-6. These issues are by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness. This episode was recorded June 26 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicsh...

Jun 28, 202552 minEp. 1101

Episode 1097: A Conversation with Conor McCreery

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1097 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes to the show CONOR MCCREERY! We discuss entering the comic industry, developing Kill Shakespeare, The Last Witch, The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal and much more! This episode was recorded June 9 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com

Jun 21, 202557 minEp. 1100

Episode 1096: A Conversation with Ron Frenz: Creator Commentary on Thor: War of the Pantheons

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1096 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes back to the show RON FRENZ! This is Ron's SIXTEENTH time on the show, and this time around we do a creator commentary on THOR: WAR OF THE PANTHEONS, or Thor 383-384, 386-400. This episode was recorded May 22 2025. Check out Ron Frenz's prior appearances on the show in the following episodes: Episode 296 Episode 408 Episode 734 Episode 744 Episode 748 Episode 776 Episode 886 Episode 920 Episode 980 Episode...

Jun 14, 20251 hr 55 minEp. 1099

Episode 1095: A Conversation with David Pepose

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1095 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes DAVID PEPOSE to the podcast to discuss his entry into comics, and his current work on SPEED RACER, SPACE GHOST, CABLE: LOVE AND CHROME, CAPTAIN PLANET and more! This episode was originally recorded on April 28 2025 and thought to be lost, but has now been recovered for your listening pleasure! Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.com...

Jun 07, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 1098

Episode 1094: Book of the Month Club: Thunderbolts #1-#4

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1094 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S and Paul Skorez back to the show for a new BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB episode. This time around, because of the recent Thunderbolts movie, we talk about the original Thunderbolts comic book series from 1997 featuring work from Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley. This episode was recorded May 29 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanigans@gmail.co...

May 31, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 1097

Episode 1093: A Conversation with Kelly Thompson

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1093 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes KELLY THOMPSON back to the podcast for her sixth visit, as we discuss Jeff the Landshark's popularity, the ride that is Absolute Wonder Woman, and much more! Check out Kelly's prior appearances on the show in the following episodes: Episode 602 Episode 716 Episode 968 Episode 1006 Episode 1044 This episode was recorded May 13 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-...

May 24, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 1096

Episode 1092B: Spider-Talk with Zack Chapman

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For this special bonus episode, 1092b, join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Zack Chapman to the show! During this episode, affectionately called a Spider-Talk episode, Zack discusses recently reading Amazing Spider-Man #1 - 954 (with only a few gaps not yet collected in trade paperback collections). Along the way, there are tangents, and Adam cuts Zack off more times than Green Goblin has "died" or been cured of his madness! This episode was recorded May 21 ...

May 22, 202546 minEp. 1095

Episode 1092: Creator Spotlight - Zeb Wells

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1092 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S back to the show for something new, a Creator Spotlight series, starting with Zeb Wells. We take a look at three books from Zeb Wells' career, from the beginning (Tangled Web #12) to the middle (Savage Wolverine #6-#7) to the most recent (Amazing Spider-Man #60). This episode was recorded May 15 2025. Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! E-mail us at comicshenanig...

May 17, 202542 minEp. 1094

Episode 1091: A Conversation with Jeff Ryan

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1091 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes JEFF RYAN to the podcast to discuss his books, writing style, process, and the research that goes into writing historical non-fiction books. Jeff is the author of four books, including: SUPER MARIO: HOW NINTENDO CONQUERED AMERICA A MOUSE DIVIDED: HOW UB IWERKS BECAME FORGOTTEN AND HOW WALT DISNEY BECAME UNCLE WALT FATHER AND SON ISSUES: THE SECRET HISTORY OF SPIDER-MAN YOUR WORSHIPFULNESS: STARRING CARRIE...

May 10, 202548 minEp. 1093

Episode 1090: A Conversation with Chuck Austen

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1090 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Chuck Austen back to the podcast! This time around we discuss working on Edgeworld season 3 without Pat Olliffe, working on EXILES and much more! This episode was recorded April 29 2025. Check out Chuck's prior appearances in: Episode 814 Episode 850 Episode 1033 Episode 1083 Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast!...

May 03, 202559 minEp. 1092

Episode 1089: Book of the Month Club: Punisher / Batman: Deadly Knights

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1089 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S back to the show for a new BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB episode. This time around, because of Punisher's recent appearances on the DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN series on Disney+, we focus on one particular Punisher story. We put the focus on the Marvel / DC one-shot crossover Punisher / Batman: Deadly Knights by Chuck Dixon and John Romita Jr. We also discuss the Batman / Punisher crossover published two months...

Apr 26, 20251 hrEp. 1091

Episode 1088: A Conversation with D.G. Chichester: Creator Commentary on Daredevil: Last Rites

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast! For episode 1088 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes D.G. Chichester back to the podcast to discuss his work on Daredevil 297-230, LAST RITES. This episode was recorded April 14 2025. Check out Dan's prior appearances in: Episode 304 Episode 1003 Episode 1086 Download it now! Thanks for listening to the Comic Shenanigans podcast!

Apr 15, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 1090
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