Merry Christmas! Hope everyone is having a good day! While you’re installing your newest game or building one of your new toys, or kids’ toys, here’s something to listen to, ripped straight from Brent’s YouTube Channel, BK’s Bullets. These are his picks for what he liked best in comics for 2020. You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi , or on Instagram at i_am_scifi ; he...
Dec 25, 2020•30 min
HOLY MARVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS BATMAN! Marvel blew everything out of the water with their announcements from they Disney Investor Day 2020. Ripped straight from Brent’s YouTube Channel BK’s Bullets as an MP3 is is almost hour long rundown of the announcements! Listen here or go watch over there and give him a click! You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi , or on Instagram at...
Dec 19, 2020•54 min
There’s peanut butter in my chocolate. There’s chocolate in my peanut butter. And together it tastes like a podcast crossover…Comic Talk style! Chris and Ian are joined by the Comic Timing Podcast’s co-host Brent Kossina, regular rotating guest Donovan Morgan Grant, and last but not least, the CGS return of the one and only artistic juggernaut, Jamal Igle! The combined crew delves deep into DC Comics recent layoffs and cancellations, its new interim Editors in Chiefs, the impending return of Mil...
Sep 17, 2020•2 hr 19 min
Our second episode of the Social Distancing Era is now out, as Ian, Brent, Brandon and Kris are joined by longtime friend of the show, and artist extraordinaire, Jamal Igle! Jamal brings his wealth of knowledge on the comics industry to the table here, as the crew discuss the current state of things, including changes in distribution, the rise of digital, Lunar Distributors and UCS Distributors and how much of a challenge they actually are for Diamond, what readership numbers and sales revenue r...
May 15, 2020•2 hr 22 min
Miss us? We sure did miss you! In this time of uncertainly, doubt and worry, we here at Comic Timing do our best to take your mind off of things. Brent, Ian, Donovan, Brandon and Raph gather to discuss a wide range of topics, from DC’s removal of Dan Didio to convention cancellations due to the outbreak and the future of conventions, from HBO’s Watchmen to Doomsday Clock , from CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker , and a whole lot more. Strap in for nearly three ho...
Apr 03, 2020•2 hr 51 min
Brent and Jim are back to talk all the games of 2019! Brent hasn’t played many, but our expert Jim Efantis has played a BUNCH. Listen to them talk best, worst, and sequels we didn’t need! Brent is on Twitter @kossinab ; Jim can be found on Twitter @vypermajik .
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Comic Timing has hit 200 episodes! Most DC and Marvel comics don’t hit 200 issues thanks to reboots, but there are NO reboots here! Just Ian and Brent, one on one, mano y mano in sunny Florida! Listen to Ian and Brent reflect on 200 episodes and everyone who has taken part of it! Thank you to all the listeners and contributors! You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi , o...
Dec 03, 2019•2 hr 19 min
We’re back, baby! For the first time in a few months, the crew gathers together to discuss the latest movie out of DC Comics, Joker. But lo, this movie is not all fun and games, and neither is this review. Join Kris, Raph, Brent and Ian as we dissect the film, and try and understand just what exactly Todd Phillips was trying to accomplish with this piece of cinema. Does it live up to the awards hype, or does this particular joke fall flat? Where does Joaquin Phoenix rank on the long list of live...
Oct 12, 2019•2 hr 16 min
Just under the June wire, a new episode of Comic Timing hits the Internet! This time, Ian, Brent,m Brandon and Donovan go nose deep into a variety of topics, ranging from the Game of Thrones finale to Dark Phoenix, DC’s announcements related to the Legion of Super-Heroes , Wally West , and the JSA , the DC Universe streaming app, Tom King’s Batman, where the MCU may be headed in Phase Four, and Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters. Plus, other stuff! You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gma...
Jun 29, 2019•1 hr 58 min
Episode 197 of Comic Timing is here, and it’s magical! Listen in as Raph, Ian, Brent, Donovan and Brandon go in depth on their thoughts on the recently released Shazam movie, plus a bevy of other topics and discussions. Those include Donovan’s trip to Bowling Green University for their Batman in Popular Culture Conference , thoughts on Gotham’s final season, Heroes in Crisis, Justice League vs The Fatal Five, and a bunch of other things. Spend some time with the boys, and next episode we’ll give...
May 03, 2019•2 hr 31 min
Hear Raph, Brent, Kris and Ian get a bit punchy, as it’s time to review Marvel Studio’s latest cinema offering: Captain Marvel! Was Brie Larson able to make her stamp on the well established MCU, or did things fall flat? Depends on who in the cast you ask; hint, Brent’s the least convinced. There are plenty of nicks to pick and some genuine grievances over plot, execution, and call signs, as well as thoughts on bright spots and discussion on plot twists, but do listen in to hear the full story. ...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 40 min
The photo Kris took that got Mitch mad. Episode 195 of Comic Timing finally hits the stands, as Ian, Raph, and Kris gather together to discuss the ever-changing world of comic shops. This entire conversation was spurred on by the closing of one of New York City’s oldest shops, St. Marks Comics . The store was beloved by some, and not so much by others. We discuss why this was the case, what it takes to run a comic shop in this day and age, and how stores can adapt and grow to welcome in customer...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Brent and Jim saw a double feature of the DC Animated movies The Death of Superman and the brand new Reign of the Supermen! Jim’s never read the comics or seen the movies so what does this fledgling comic fan think of the films? Let’s find out? Mild Spoilers apply, but it shouldn’t ruin your viewing of either film if you’ve read the comics! You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i...
Feb 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Brent and Jim are back to Review the Games of 2018! Brent has his best list, while Jim has his best, honorable mentions, terrible, no good, very bad games lists! Listen to this epic-length podcast to get all their opinions! Assassin’s Creed Origins & Odyssey, Spider-Man, God of War, Brent’s Terrible Uncharted and Last of Us opinions and more! Brent is on Twitter @kossinab ; Jim can be found on Twitter @vypermajik ....
Jan 28, 2019•2 hr 34 min
This week, the comic book community lost its greatest spokesman, and one of its most storied creators. Stanley Lieber, aka Stan “The Man” Lee, passed away earlier this week at the age of 95. This episode, Brent, Brandon, Ian and Raph wax poetic on his legacy, especially touching on what Stan meant to us, and to pop culture at large. We also go over some recent reads, because how else would you celebrate the man who made Marvel than to talk about some comics? You can e-mail the show at comictimin...
Nov 16, 2018•2 hr 8 min
Episode 193 of Comic Timing has arrived! This time, Brent and Ian are joined by Donovan Morgan Grant and, for the first time in AGES, Mr. Bob Bretall! Donovan and Bob are fresh off their adventures at San Diego Comic Con, so they’re here to discuss what they saw, what they did, and how it has changed over the years. We also go into trailers such as Aquaman and SHAZAM! , the return of Batman’s blue outer undies, and the developments involving James Gunn and his firing from Guardians of the Galaxy...
Aug 02, 2018•2 hr 30 min
Episode 192 avoided the culling, and is now out for all of you to enjoy! Listen in as Eric Nash of the Watchmen Minute podcast joins Ian, Raph (once again in studio), Brent and Brandon as they dissect Free Comic Book Day, some TV renewals, and give their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of Avengers: Infinity War ! As usual, better late than never, am I right? Dust… You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You c...
Jun 07, 2018•2 hr 23 min
Brent and Jim are back talking video games! We got sidetracked for 6 months, but we are all better and back again! Brent & Jim talk Sony’s Spider-Man EXCLUSIVE game, what Microsoft needs to do at E3, and Brent & Jim BOTH make startling promises! The answers await inside! Find Jim on YouTube here . Find Brent on YouTube here . Jim can be found on twitter @jasefat, and Brent @kossinab....
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 6 min
We’re back with Black Panther review! And Comics talk! Ian, Brent, Brandon, and Donovan return! Listen to how Brent and Brandon take on Donovan in an epic clash over how T’challa has nothing to do! Did T’challa lose both waterfall fights? Find out, on Comic Timing! You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi , on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com ...
Apr 06, 2018•2 hr 36 min
By the looks of that enthusiastic Thor, we’re back! This time, Ian, Brent, Brandon and Raph go into spoiler reviews for Thor: Ragnarok , Justice League , Doomsday Clock , Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu, and a whole lot more! It truly is a Christmukkah miracle, if I do say so myself. You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi , on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds...
Dec 20, 2017•2 hr 22 min
Brent and Jim talk about one of their favorite topics, DESTINY! Thats right, Destiny 2 is out and Brent and Jim talk ALL about it. We also cover Jim’s 4K upgrade in his game room and their impressions of the new technology. As always – we are sponsored by DCBS ! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check ou...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Ian, Brent, Brandon, and Donovan talk the new craptastic Marvel Inhumans TV Show, Ian’s preview of Netflix’s Defenders, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man: Homecoming movies from the summer. Crack open a cold one for this one, it’s a jam-packed episode! You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi , on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tu...
Aug 15, 2017•2 hr 46 min
Ian and Brent are joined by Brandon for a Comics-Reading Catch up! What is everybody reading now? What aren’t they reading? We also talk some Comics TV and the new Inhumans craptacular TV show! You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming . You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi , on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com ; Brent is on Twitter too @kossinab ; Brandon is on Twitter @TheDabbaDon...
Jul 24, 2017•2 hr 13 min
Brent and Jim return for your E3 2017 Wrap up! Jim went to E3 so we hear all about his experiences at the conference as well as break down each large press conference and crown a winner of E3 2017! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS ! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital...
Jun 29, 2017•2 hr 55 min
Brent and Jim Efantis ( vyper majik on YouTube) catch up on the video games of 2017! We also get into E3 Predictions! Jim is going this year! What is he looking forward too? Find out by listening! Enjoy! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS ! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology d...
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr 59 min
Episode 186 is here, bub. Ian and Brent have seen Logan, so the second half of the episode is devoted to that, with spoilers aplenty. But before we get to that, Ian, Brent and Brandon do what they do best: list stuff! The Hollywood Reporter put out their list of the Top 50 Best Superhero Performances Ever, and we think we can do better. But don’t worry, we only do a Top 15, so you don’t have to sit through fifty different choices. You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to L...
Apr 29, 2017•1 hr 47 min
Applause! Comic Timing is back! With a bang, one would hope. This episode, Brent and Ian are joined by Raph , Brandon , and returning guest for the first time in forever, Chris Chavez , as we dissect the year that was. 2016 has come and gone, and we go into the best and worst of it when relating to comics. We also give our quickie review and thoughts on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Raph also gives us his take on Doctor Strange , and Ian goes into the joy that is Justice League Action. As you he...
Feb 01, 2017•2 hr 14 min
Brent and Jim Efantis ( vyper majik on YouTube) catch up on the BEST video games of 2016! What did we enjoy about the games we played this year? What will Brent cringe at in Jim’s picks? Find out by listening! Enjoy! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS ! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their...
Jan 02, 2017•1 hr 40 min
Brent and Jim Efantis ( vyper majik on YouTube) review a video game movie of 2016. WARCRAFT! Brent is a Warcraft noob, Jim is an expert. How did they like it? Listen and find out! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS ! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for ev...
Dec 31, 2016•36 min
As the title implies, Comic Timing goes political this episode, partially as some catharsis after the events of the past few weeks, and also as a way to try and explain and further understand the political climate, and how it effects the comic book industry. Brandon Christopher of Pop Culture Clash , Donovan Moragn Grant of Questions, We Don’t Have Answers , Brent Kossina and Ian Levenstein discuss the decision made by Humberto Ramos and George Perez to refuse attending conventions in Red States...
Dec 02, 2016•1 hr 42 min
