Funnybooks Discusses Shang-Chi, Department of Truth, and Strange Academy!
Aron signs up for Disney+, Jamie Foxx is playing Electro again, and this week's new comics, including: Strange Academy #3 Shang-Chi #1 The Department of Truth #1

Aron signs up for Disney+, Jamie Foxx is playing Electro again, and this week's new comics, including: Strange Academy #3 Shang-Chi #1 The Department of Truth #1
Aron and Paulie get on the mics to chat Batman: Three Jokers #2, featuring Batman, Red Hood, and Batgirl further unlocking the mystery behind his greatest enemy.
Watchmen Emmy Awards winnings Archie Comics Day-And-Date Digital TV News: Peacemaker on HBO Max (with a bit of SnyderCut news), Supergirl ending Doctor Doom #1-7 Maestro #2
DC Universe Infinite Batman #99 Thor #7 Iron Man #1 Seven Secrets #2
Before re-entering the DC FANDOME to EXPLORE THE MULTIVERSE, your favorite comics discussion podcast reviews the new Marvel THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN #1 and discusses DC’s December comic solicitations. Tweet
Your favorite comic book podcasters discuss the big new release of DC Comics’ THREE JOKERS, as well as the digital release of the new DC Animated Universe movie, SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW. Tweet
The Funnybooks crew talks about all the amazing announcements from DC Fandome! But, before that, chat about some of the week’s biggest geek releases including: Lovecraft Country episode 1 Maestro #1 Joker War Updates Tweet
DC Layoffs, DCU Changes, and DC Fandome Schedule Released Dark Nights: Death Metal #3 Green Lantern: Earth One Vol. 2 Seven Secrets #1 Tweet
Paul discusses his love for the show Kingdom , now on Netflix, while Aron powers through on HBO’s Perry Mason. DC FANDOME is coming, and we are psyched about the announcements to come. And this week’s new comics, including: Injustice: Year Zero #1-3 DCeased: Dead Planet #2 (and Dark Days) Strange Adventures #4 Empyre #4 Tweet
Your favorite comics discussion podcast gives you the low-down on some awesome free comic documentaries on YouTube, then discusses two crime drama books, PULP and THAT TEXAS BLOOD #2 , both from Image Comics. Tweet
After reading the mail, the guys get into the serious business of discussing comics. This week, it’s TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE, EMPYRE #2, ACTION COMICS #1023 and the start of Joker War in BATMAN #95 and BATGIRL #47! Plus, the news! Tweet
Two great, big books this week from the two great, big comic publishers. The guys discuss at length DC’s Death Metal #2 and Marvel’s Empyre #1. Plus, the week’s news! Tweet
The Old Guard, Sabrina cancelled, Stargirl renewed (and DCU news) DCEU news debunked (and Gotham PD series announced) Flash Forward TPB DCeased: Dead Planet #1 Empyre: Avengers #0 Strange Academy #2 Tweet
They boys get on the mics to discuss the latest DCEU news regarding Michael Keaton and (gasp) Ryan Reynolds, review the Green Lantern 80th Anniversary Special , and express their disappointment in Empyre: Avengers #0 . Tweet
Wal-Mart/DC Comics Changes Have we already seen our first peek of post Death Metal and what’s replacing 5G? Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 Strange Adventures #2 Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #3 Tweet
Funnybooks revisits DC’s 2017 event Dark Knights: Metal , discussing what led into it, what came after, and preview our thoughts on DC’s Death Metal , out JUNE 16th! Guest intro/outro music: Big Rock by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3436-big-rock License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Tweet...
The Funnybooks crew discusses this week’s momentous Action Comics #1022, and the big DC decision to break ties with Diamond Distribution. Tweet
Striking like the Fist of Khonshu, this week’s episode lands smack on the jaw of midweek blues. Join the guys as they discuss Jason Aaron’s new arc on Avengers featuring Moon Knight, DC Universe’s second episode of STARGIRL, and unpacking the initial HBOMax experience. Tweet
Comic Distribution Updates Snyder Cut, Old Guard, Last Days of American Crime DC TV Updates: Batwoman, Stargirl Season Premiere DCeased: Unkillables & Hope At World’s End Plunge #3 Star #1-#4 Tweet
Streaming Update: A Toy Store Near You, Swamp Thing, The Sandman Audio Drama DC solicitations: Three Jokers, Death Metal, Green Lantern: Earth One, Dan Jurgens on Nightwing, digital series endings? Is DC’s 5G No More? Justice League #44 Super Powers Tweet
Star Wars Day surprises, including Doctor Aphra #1 Justice League Dark: Apokolips War DC Digital Firsts: Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Superman, Flash La Muerta #1 What If? #39, #13, #43 Next week, we discuss Jack Kirby’s SUPER POWERS! Tweet
Movie Theaters boycott Universal Studios Diamond Distribution back on track Virtual Comic Conventions Streaming TV updates: Yellowstone, Birds of Pray, DC Animated Updates, The Batman/Superman Story Tweet
In addition to this week’s updates on comics distribution, the Funnybooks crew discusses the new line from DC Comics, DC’s Digital Firsts. Tweet
What we’re watching on streaming services The HBO Max Announcement about Justice League Dark #Creators4Comics Comics Distribution Updates SDCC Cancelled, is Star Wars Celebration next? Tweet
Long time friend of the podcast, Ron Marz, spends some quality sheltering-in-place time with Aron and Paulie. Ron Marz is a creator with a very full resume having written an historic run on Marvel’s Silver Surfer , defining DC’s Green Lantern for a generation in the character Kyle Rayner, and authoring the best selling cross-over DC vs Marvel . The guys catch up with Ron on more recent work such as TUROK for Dynamite, RISING SUN for IDW and DEMI GOD for Ominous Press. Ron shares his experience w...
Funnybooks rolls on! This week, Paul and Aron discuss the excellent Forbes interview with Todd McFarlane , how comic shops can innovate in these troubled times, the latest The Phantom comics from Frew Publishing, Plunge from DC Comics and Joe Hill, and finally, The Batman vs. Dracula animated movie! Todd McFarlane and Spawn Kickstarter Jetpack Comics and the lack of distro news this week Batman vs. Dracula The Phantom #1862/1863 Plunge #1/2 Tweet...
With physical comics distribution currently halted, the Funnybooks crew discusses where do we go from here ? The crew debates physical vs. digital, how comic shops can evolve, and more. Four lifelong comic book fans open up on their feelings and concerns about the future of our beloved hobby. Also, we discuss the DC Animated Movie, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines , and the digital first DC Comics release, Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 . Tweet...
In this episode, we begin our study of The History of Marvel Comics! Let us know what you think! Also, the big news from Diamond Distribution, this week’s new comics, and the end of Crossover March Madness! The History of Marvel Comics Diamond news Batman/Superman #8 Action Comics #1021 (and Titans season 2) Road to Empyre: The Kree/Skrull War Crossover March Madness – The FINALE Tweet...
Coronavirus-related Early Digital Releases Mandalorian Casting news Superman: Red Son The Resistance #1 Starship Down #1 DCeased: Unkillables #2 Robin 80th Anniversary #1 Crossover March Madness Tweet
Coronavirus delays DC Solicitations for June: Three Jokers, DCEased 2: Dead Planet Young Justice #14 Decorum #1 Thor #4 Crossover March Madnesssssssssss Tweet