This week on First Issue Club we’re Vargasless, but we must persevere. On the bright side, DC comics is making sure we have something to talk about this week! We get into first issues of Absolute Superman, and Batgirl before learning about Kelly Sue DeConnick’s indie offering on Darkhorse called FML! In the [comic book] news: More Joker screen time coming our way, who might be on the newly announced Young Avengers title, more AI in comics, and candy!
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 364
This week we talk about Something is Killing the Children. This is your debrief for what Something is Killing the Childen is, or your resource so you don't have to explain it to your family.
Nov 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 363
This week were downloading on the best news from NYCC, getting a tour of the many flavors of the newest flavor of Boulevard Brewing Company's Space Camper family of beers, and we're talking about Godzilla and Absolute Wonder Woman. Join us on the Patreon for more from Boulevard's Adam Hall and our collective con experiences, along with some fun games and takes on Agatha All Along's last few episodes.
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 362
This week we have a mighty offering of first issues and industry goings-on to get into. Mike D read Vicarious by Ryan Parrott, and Mystique by Declan Shalvey, while Vargas did the heavy lifting & talks us through Batman & Robin, Moon Knight, Where Monsters Lie, Batman Full Moon, and Exorcism at 1600 Pennsylvania. Join us on the patreon in a few days to hear what Vargas thought about the new Hell Boy movie, and a chat about what we're still reading on our show within a show: "The Subseque...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 361
This week we talk about the clear headliner... DC is ALL IN on Absolute Batman, but how does the First Issue Club feel?! We also read Sentinels on Marvel, Toxic Avenger on Ahoy, Terminator on Dynamite, and The Body Trade on Mad Cave. In the news we'll talk about rumors swirling around a "new" Batman creative team, the resurrection of Youngbloods on Image, Joker 2 box office woes, and Supermans love life.
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 360
This week, DC illuminated us on the next era of comics with the giant-sized DC All In Special! How special was it?! We have takes, so listen and find out. In the news we'll be talking about retailers as publishers, COVR Price making moves in the software space, the first full appearance of Marvels Fantasma, and the Beauty TV show being cast. In our indie comics offerings, Greg will be walking us through Skin Police, The Creeping Below, and Hyde Street. All spooky books to get your fall started o...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 359
To just read the title and think thats all your getting??! What a disservice to yourself! We have a veritable feast of firsties! Violent Flowers, Knights vs Samurai, The Manchurian (& what the horizon experiment part of this is!), Missionary, Lobo Cancelation Special, & Turtles of Grayskull. In the news, we'll also talk about a sneak peak at Spider-Girl, a TVA comic on the horizon, Revival casting, & the West Coast Avengers new cover.
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 358
Spoilers ahead on Agatha All Along! Greg and Mike watch the first two episode of the new Disney+ Marvel spin-off series, and recap it with takes. In the news we'll pepper a little info about Deadpool 6 and NYCC panels, but mostly focus on the show... THEN, on to comics we read: We'll talk about The Graveyard Club by RL Stine, TMNT Mutant Nation, Dazzler, and Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo's The Moon Is Following Us.
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 357
This episode comes with news! We'll talk about Magik's solo series, the Penguin reviews, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man preview issue, upcoming variants, Batman day, and the Venom 3 trailer.
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 356
OKAY! Andy is doing the heavy lifting this episode, bringing us the news and the most reviews of those sweet sweet comics of the first issue variety. In addition to firsties in the title, we'll be talking about Marvel Zombies (Groot Version!), Prarie Gods, & Autumn Kingdom by club favorite writer Cullen Bunn! In the news, we're talking DSTLRY Slab-os, early Joker: Folie à Deux reception, and the convo around the X-Men '97 drama on... ONLY FANS??? Looking for more? Find us on the Patreon to s...
Sep 06, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 355
In addition to the great books in the title, we also read Convert on Image, Wolverine: Revenge & Phases of the Moon Knight. In the news this week, we talk about the Crossed movie: Will it work, do we want to see it, and all other speculative questions about our perception of this move answered! We'll also quickly discuss the Absolute Batman logo, Marvel for Dummies books and more. Join us on the Patreon this week for a discussion around DSTLRY digital comics, and ranking the unactractiveness...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 354
This week we've got a lot to discuss. Theres the comics in our title OF COURSE! In addition we also talk about the new Werewolf by Night (Red Band), Johnny Quest on Dynamite & Babs by Garth Ennis on Ahoy. In the news we talk more about Marvels QR codes in relation to what unfolds in this weeks Iron Fist anniversary issue, NYCC adding a day to their events, a comic book scammer caught, what super hero movie should be in the Criterion Collection, and moOoOoOoOore!
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 353
In this episode: What super hero wouldja be? Todd McFarlanes art style. Too many Dr. Doom covers are too pricey. Stormy Daniels has a comic book. New Mutants 98 cover art is up for auction. Comixology dudes own DSTLRY. Ranking the X-Spin-offs. Kraven is rated R. Scarlet Witch #6 has a first appearance (we think). The comics in the title are discussed, along with Greg covering the new Garfield #1.
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 352
This week we're talking about the human trafficking bust at SDCC & the Olympic games before getting into our comics of the week. In addition to our books in the title, we also talk some about Flash Gordon & X-Force. Hop over to our Patreon for more on SDCC and Deadpool & Wolverine movie takes.
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 351
This week, the club discusses SDCC rumors, the newest gossip about comic book shows and movies, and Marvel replacing the last page of your comic with a QR code!
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 350
This week we're unfortunately discussing/navigating another comic community accusation of assualt. Next, we'll get into independent publisher moves with Boom! getting purchased, and a DSTLRY distribution change which gets us asking how are they doing on their mission to disrupt the industry. We'll also touch on the U.S. Mint making DC coins, Criminal casting, & Whoopi Goldberg's "The Change", before we get into our weekly issues, where we've got some doozies! We'll be talking about the lates...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 349
People are fleeing St. Louis! Should they be? Greg has the details on how STL is performing in comic shops and coolness. Next we've got a Marvel Blood Hunt update, speculate about a suprise Marvel drop, talk about the stills from DC's Superman movie, and remember a rad Marvel cover artist. In addition to the books in the title we're also talking White Boat from DSTLRY, Magicks Blood Hunt one-shot issue, and DC's back with the Elseworlds imprint with Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age....
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 348
This week is a special "AND THE" episode, as we discuss Marvels Uncle Scrooge AND THE Infinity Dime, along with the Comixology Exclusive Roderick AND THE City of Morhil. In addition to these bagged and boarded bad boys, we talk Venomverse Reborn, along with DC solicitations, and the imminent conclusion of Marvels current era of Star Wars mags.
Jun 21, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 347
PATREON PREVIEW We're gearing up for Boulevardia this week so we decided to give you the Patreon where our friend Doug tells us about all his trouble with the grading company CGC. This is probably the wildest story you'll ever hear this week about CGC. There was twists and turns, highs and lows, tears from both laughter and saddness. Doug's story is not uncommon in the community, but he's the first to tell it. We hope you enjoy and share with your friends. Remember to follow FIC on IG , Facebook...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Big, bulky, and boisterous... A F.I.C episode like none before it. Greg and Andy are joined by Chris Hacker ( The Oblivion Bar podcast ) and Badr Milligan ( The Short Box podcast ) for an incredibly special and rowdy episode of the First Issue Club. Chris and Badr have been longtime friends of ours IN ADDITION to being massive influences and voices in the comic book podcasting community. A crossover that has been a longtime in the making and will go down in FIC history as one of our best shows. ...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 345
This week we're talking about current Kickstarters & Humble Bundles, before getting to comix. What comics??? They're in the title bub! No need to read it twice, & yes need... to press play.
May 31, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Today, we're talkin'. WHY? Becuase theres new stuff to talk about each and every week, and its the duty and responsibility of the First Issue Club to keep the conversation going. These conversations include topics like Tom King writing an Archie comic, an upcoming Avengers/Ultraman crossover mini, the impending return of the Green Goblin in the pages of Amazing Spider-man, and wether or not Jean, Logan, and Scott were ever really in a throuple during the Krakoan era of X-Men. After the yackin', ...
May 24, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 343
This week the club is sans Vargas, but the show must go on! Greg and Mike chop it up about the Captain America McDonalds toys, and decide wether we're hyped or not for it. Next we mention Nick Cage's Spider-Man Noir coming to TV... Then... FINALLY! It's time for those sweet sweet reads the title of the show promised. We discuss the new Spawn universe mini-series Monolith, The Doom one-shot by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman, a cool new dark fantasy on Darkhorse called Heart Piercer, and th...
May 17, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Today the club discusses our experiences at Chicagos premiere comicon C2E2! The club got the full con experience including: Attending panels, being part of a panel, shopping, meeting creators, commissions, exclusive, and it wouldn't be complete without one of us getting sick once its all done. Check the show out on Youtube this week if you wanna see our Show n' Tell, but we'll do our best to describe our treasures so its fun for followers who refuse to look at us (We don't blame ya!)...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 341
CON CRUD!!! It's taken one of our own this time. Seems we brought something home with us from Chicago and we're not talking memories. Mike D is at home fighting for the will to live so Greg and Vargas carry on as strong little soldiers in his absence. So for this episode they've decided to flip the script and try something new. While you'll still get great comic book news updates and first issue reviews, the Noize Bois have chosen to add a preview of a Patreon exclusive show at the end. 007th Cl...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 340
We're talkin panels and ripping through our famous First Issue Club announcements. Stuff to know: We'll be at Tower Con at Tower Tavern in KC, Saturday April 20 We're joining a panel at C2E2 in Chicago, at 11:30 Friday April 26 Topics from our show: Is Namor cool? Avengers vs Predator. Sequel to James Tynions 'Nice House on the Lake' on the way. Harry Osbourns mystery wife being introduced in Ultimate Spider-man 4. Venom War. Our recommendations for free comics to look out for on Free Comic Book...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 339
This week Mike and Vargas chop it up about several topics, with a much longer news segment than normal. We're talking power moves at work, Whatnot Con, X-Men blind bags, video games movies replacing comic movies, preferences for ongoings vs maxis, RIP Trina Robbins, and What if Donald Duck became Wolverine. Then in the comics convo we're talking a lot of indie comics we liked! Rat City by Erica Schultz, Monsters are my Business by Cullen Bunn, Uncanny Valley by Tony Fleecs, Street Fighter Master...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 338
This week, Greg and Andy record without me (mike d), but I might make a weeney surprise appearance. What did they talk about? You're guess is as good as mine, I JUST SAID I WASN'T THERE!!! I did hear a little about Red Coat, thus your generic Ghost Machine imprint in the title. It was a big week for them. Next week looks to be light on firsties so we might have a special subject then... We'll find out, and the next meeting of the club of ones!
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 337
This week, we're talking comic book news and covering FOUR comics. Our topics include: The Thunderbolts Asterix, How lucky Marvel is to have casted Florence Pugh when they did, Bleeding Cools "Big Vague Article" claiming massive industry news is coming soon, a Joker graphic novel coming out featuring stories from around the globe, DC Elseworld reprints inbound, & X-Men books popping up in value due to X-Men 97 (cartoon) hype. For our comics, Feral is a cat based comic from the team who broug...
Mar 29, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 336
This week, we decided to do the same thing we do every week: Talk about first issues and comic book news! From the headlines, we'll get into X-Men 97 reception, Eight Billion Genies getting high profile MOVIE producers, the newly announced Marvel 1943 video game, and job listings for AI artists at comic book publishers. For our reading club portion, Greg discusses Ram V's Dawnrunner, and DC Comics Ape-ril special. Then Vargas walks us through Takashi Okazaki's Star Wars Vision issue featuring Th...
Mar 22, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 335
