Spawn #48 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Tony Daniel, Inks - Kevin Conrad, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Roy Young Spawn realizes that changes need to be made and confides in his friend Billy that he is going into hiding. Cogliostro continues to implore Spawn to take some agency over his existence and tells Simmons that hiding out accomplishes nothing. Meanwhile Sam and Twitch receive a mysterious envelope of evidence and an offer to meet with the mysterious messeng...
Feb 08, 2022•23 min
It's a massive episode covering ALL the DC Comics for the week of February 8, 2022. Not only do we get 16 books, two of them are anthologies. Plus the debut issue of Suicide Squad Blaze is a giant 48 pages! Joker #12 and Titans United were real highlights, Tam Batman #6 is the perfect jumping on point and the perfect pacing continues in Detective Comics.
Feb 08, 2022•3 hr 53 min
HEX 11 - Artist/Creative Director - Lisa K. Weber, Head Writer/VP of Development - Kelly Sue Milano, Producer/Editor - Lynly Forrest Jace chats with Team Hex. The talented, creative ladies behind the wonderful world of Hex 11. Harry Potter meets Blade Runner in this richly, detailed narrative where magic has been discovered but then commodified and subsequently controlled by government and corporations. The resulting class war is all too realistic and gives Hex 11 a fascinating relatability. The...
Feb 07, 2022•52 min
Spawn #47 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Spawn is convinced by Tremor that Don Vito Gravano is keeping tabs on Wanda, Terry and Cyan despite Spawn warning the mafia boss to leave them alone. Also it's clear that Gravano has some ties to Jason Winn as well. When Tremor and Spawn confront Gravano he has a surprise in store for them, but it doesn't even slow Spawn down....
Feb 07, 2022•23 min
Spawn #46 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Tony Daniel, Inks - Kevin Conrad, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Roy Young An old foe of Vito Gravano makes his move and he wants Spawn for a partner. Meanwhile, Cogliostro tries to give Spawn a kick in the butt to get him to act out of knowledge instead of instinct and ensure his costume doesn't gain ultimate control.
Feb 05, 2022•25 min
Spawn #45 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin We get the end of the epic battle between Spawn and the angle, Tiffany, which leaves one of them in VERY poor shape. Meanwhile Sam and Twitch make a decision about their future and a new antagonist may be the most dangerous foe Spawn will have faced yet.
Feb 04, 2022•36 min
Spawn #44 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Tony Daniel, Inks - Kevin Conrad, Letters - Lois Buhalis, Colors - Todd Broeker & Roy Young There's a new angle hunting Spawn as he tries to regenerate from all the damage he has taken lately, not least of whihc was being dissected by Curse. Plus Sam and Twitch decide that Spawn is the missing link in their investigation, just how they plan on taking him down is the question.
Feb 03, 2022•24 min
Spawn #43 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin Sam and Twitch have to take matters into their own hands when Chief Banks finally fires them. Just then it looks like the information they have on Banks will reveal the conspiracy, Jason Wynn gives the order to go scorched earth and Banks is left holding the bag.
Feb 02, 2022•19 min
Jace and Jay talk about some of the books hitting comic shops February 2, 2022. we have the debut of a new villain in Jay's Book of the Week Amazing Spider-Man. We get a glimpse into many of the casinoes in the world of Geiger, while we have a fanstastic cliffhanger ending in Crossover #11. Newburn continues to impress with the third issue and Nocterra's second arc feels like it is expanding the scope of the story. Plus the guys give a rundown on some other books you might want to be on the look...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Spawn #42 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Tony Daniel, Inks - Kevin Conrad, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Steve Oliff Spawn survived the explosion at Curse's stronghold but at what cost? It will take meeting a little boy who happens to be a comic fan to provide some context to Al Simmons about what's going on, but that doesn't mean that he is even in control of his own body. Meanwhile Sam and Twitch have a breakthrough in their investigation of Chief Banks....
Feb 01, 2022•25 min
Jace chats with the Co-Founder and CEO of Zoop, Jordan Plosky. The guys talk about the changing landscape of crowdfunding and how Zoop is doing all it can to support creators through the campaign process for logistics and marketing. Plus Jordan gives us a rundown on current campaigns as well as some that are starting soon.
Feb 01, 2022•29 min
Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of February 1, 2022, We have the debut of the Monkey Prince series, Dark Knights of Steel and Detective Comics continue to be excellent and Suicide Squad has lead us to the War For Earth 3. Plus Justice League Incarnate #5 gives a rundown or the timeline of all the Crisis that have befallen the DC Universe in the last 40 years.
Feb 01, 2022•2 hr 14 min
Spawn #41 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin, J.D. Smith & Dan Kemp The dissection of Spawn continues as Curse tries to determine how the power is stored inside hellspawns on earth. Meanwhile Jason Wynn finally gets out of the hospital and finds the Violater in his clown persona waiting in this office. Plus Cy-Gor is still on the move, but the identity & motivations of the cybernetic behemoth are sti...
Jan 31, 2022•22 min
Jace chats with comic creator Gerry Conway, from his earliest days at Marvel thought his long run on Justice League at DC. Many of Gerry's most iconic creations are touched upon, but even more than that Gerry talk about that famous Stan Lee idea, the illusion of change. How do you stay true to the archtype of a hero, but give readers and fans the sense that the character is changing? It is a balancing act and one Gerry performed admirably throughout his career. There is so much great conversatio...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Night of the Ghoul #4 Writer - Scott Snyder, Art & Colors - Francesco Francavilla, Letterer - Andworld Design Three ways to get Night of the Ghoul - 1) Subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited 2) Amazon Prime members get it free along with all ComiXology original books 3) Buy the single issues on Amazon or ComiXology All here https://amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=236......
Jan 30, 2022•20 min
Clear #3 Writer - Scott Snyder, Art & Colors - Francis Manapul, Letterer - Andworld Design Three ways to get Clear - 1) Subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited 2) Amazon Prime members get it free along with all ComiXology original books 3) Buy the single issues on Amazon or ComiXology Check out all the Best Jackett titles here https://amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=236......
Jan 30, 2022•20 min
We Are Demons #3 Writer - Scott Snyder, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Jonathan Glapion, Color Artist - Dave McCaig, Letterer - Tom Napolitano Three ways to get We Are Demons - 1) Subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited 2) Amazon Prime members get it free along with all ComiXology original books 3) Buy the single issues on Amazon or ComiXology All here https://amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=236......
Jan 30, 2022•21 min
Spawn #38 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Tony Daniel, Inks - Kevin Conrad, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker, Computer Color Assist - Roy Young Cy-Gor is on the loose, but is he truly a villain? Also who is in control, is he wild like a gorilla or is someone controlling him? Meanwhile, Curse returns and what he has in store for Spawn has our hero falling to pieces, literally.
Jan 30, 2022•28 min
Spawn #39 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Steve Oliff We celebrate Christmas Spawn style as little Greggy sees Spawn Claus out his window and receives a gift that he passes along to his mother. This selflessness is perfectly in tune with the holiday feel of the story and means that Greggy, his sister Nadine, Mother Phyllis and all his neighbors in the building have a very Merry Christmas.
Jan 29, 2022•21 min
In this episode we discuss; Spawn #38 SPAWN Daily The Comic Source Podcast Check out the Comic Boom! on YouTube Follow Rocky from Comic Boom! on Twitter Spawn #38 - Story - Todd McFarlane & Julia Simmons, Pencils - Tony Daniel, Inks - Kevin Conrad, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker, Computer Color Assist - Roy Young As Spawn uses the motivation he feels from seeing the freak get revenge on the man he claims stole his life, he is preparing to take out Jason Winn once and for al...
Jan 28, 2022•25 min
Jace and Rocky welcome writer Jeremy Adams to the show. He discusses being invited to pitch for comics while working for DC animation and having so many story ideas that the challenge becomes how to fit it all in one monthly book. The guys dive deep into Jeremy's Flash run and talk about the redemption of Wally, the importance of family and the priority Jeremy has of keeping the book fun. The is also a bit of talk about Future State: Black Adam, the new Black Racer and Jeremy tells us just how m...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Spawn #37 - Writer - Alan Moore, Plot - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Steve Oliff We meet The Freak who seemingly has much in common with Al Simmons. That feeling of kindred spirits leads Spawn to help The Freak exact revenge on those he claims have stolen his life, but when the truth is revealed will we find that Spawn has helped condemn an innocent man? If so what might be the long term consequences for Simmons?...
Jan 27, 2022•31 min
Jace talks with writer Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz about his current Kickstarter Campaign Area 51: The Helix Project #4. After fully funding and successfully fulfilling the campaign for the first three issues of Ares 51: The Helix Project, Trevor is back with issue #4. Jace chats with him about what challenges he has faced so for in self-publishing this title as well as how he feels he has grown as a writer. Area 51: The Helix Project #4 Writer - Trevor Fernades-Lenkiewicz, Artist - Mercelo Sala...
Jan 26, 2022•39 min
In this episode we discuss; New Comic Wednesday January 26, 2022 The Comic Source Podcast Jace talks about some of the books hitting comic shops the week of January 26, 2022. Iron Man #16, Clear #4 and Mary Jane & Black Cat Beyond #1 are some of our favorites. Plus we give a run down on some other books you might want to be on the lookout for.
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Jace chats with writer Varian Johnson about his recently released Young Adult Graphic Novel, Mister Miracle: The Great Escape. Varian talks about his collaboration with artist Daniel Isles and what Daniel's design sense brought to the project. There is also a lot of discussion about the relatability of the characters in the book as they go through the very formative years of early adolescence. Plus Varian talks about putting his own spin on the classic Jack Kirby creation, Scott Free. About Vari...
Jan 25, 2022•38 min
Jace and Rocky talk about all the DC Comics titles being released for the week of January 25, 2022. We get some fantastic gladiatorial action & cultural context for the slaves of War World in Action Comics #1039, a wonderful take in a no-nonsense Peacemaker from Garth Ennis, Superman '79 #6 concludes a series worthy of the world Donner and Reeve brought to life and we get GREAT cliffhangers in Detective #1050 and DC vs Vampires #4. Human Target #4 continues the transcendent artwork & cha...
Jan 25, 2022•3 hr 36 min
Spawn #36 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Steve Oliff Spawn feels betrayed by Terry Fitzgerald seemingly coming to the aid of the man who had Al Simmons killed. Later he is rejected by Wanda again to make things even worse and further push Spawn away from any hope of finding comfort from those he loved in life. Meanwhile, just when it seems this attack by Spawn may weaken Winn's power, the Violater shows up with promise...
Jan 25, 2022•28 min
Spawn #35 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Steve Oliff Chief Banks misdeeds are out in the open now as is the fact that Sam & Twitch know about them. Meanwhile, Spawn is confronting Jason Wynn in what he things may be a final confrontation before he delivers what he believes will be well earned judgement to the man who ordered his death. However, the man who comes to save Wynn may be the harshest blow of all to Al Si...
Jan 25, 2022•33 min
Jace and Rocky discuss they current state of DC. How is the quality of the books overall, what can DC do to improve and where are the sales at right now from what they can tell. Plus a rundown for a ton of upcoming events, Trial of the Amazons, Aquamen, Death of the Justice League, Flashpoint Beyond, the new Birds of Prey, the three issue mini-series, Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, that is a prelude to the upcoming Ezra Miller Flash movie and the CW Show Tie-ins. There's so much DC News that the ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Jace chats with Christopher Priest about his career in comics which is now entering it's sixth decade. They talk about he old days in the Marvel offices, how he developed his signature style and of course his classic runs on Black Panther and Deathstroke.
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 28 min
