Jace and Jay talk about a few of the books hitting comic shops March 23, 2022. Iron Man #18 and Manic of New York #4 are favorites. Overall it's a very action packed week with so many issues that are action from cover to cover. Plus a rundown on some other titles you might want to be on the lookout for.
Spawn #66 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Spawn realizes he should have heeded Cogliostor's warning and not wasted time confronting Jason Wynn. He no longer appears human and is distraught over losing his chance to connect with Wanda. Thinking he can patch things up with Terry, he finds that he may have ruined that relationship as well, leaving the hellspawn as isolated as...
Jace and Rocky break down the forth part of War for Earth 3 as the Titans get involved. Rick Flagg's squad got soundly defeated during the first big battle on Earth 3, so this time when they go back they are bringing the Titans along for support. Even the adult Titans don't realize just how many Titans are making the trip though.
Jace and Rocky talk about part IV of the Wonder Woman-centric event, Trial of the Amazons. We get the best issue of a Yara Flor Wonder Girl comic yet, with gorgeous art by Joelle Jones. It is tone perfect & celebrates Yara's heritage and the unique visuals of the Esquecida tribe
Jace talks in-depth about some of the DC Comics hitting stands the week of March 22. 2022. Human Target #6 and Rogues #1 are particular highlights. If you want to hear about Wonder Girl: Trial of the Amazons #1 or Teen Titans Academy #13 be sure to check out their individual spotlights.
Spawn #65 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp A perfect jumping on point for new readers or a great way for long time readers to refresh their memories on what has happened throughout the entire series so far. Sam and twitch catch up with Cogliostro and the mysterious figure fills them in on all the goings on with Al Simmons and the fight between heaven and hell. While the two...
Spawn #64 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp All out action in this issue! One of our favorite issues ever as Spawn is brimming with confidence after gaining his human face back. He is going to confront Jason Wynn and force him to back off once and for all. This is Al Simmons's chance to show Wynn just how powerful he has become. Even though the head of intelligence knows Spa...
Spawn #63 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Now that Spawn is feeling more like his human self than ever, he is ready to face off against Jason Wynn and prove he can get to the evil head of intelligence anytime. Not only that, he informs Terry that once Wynn is taken care of he is coming for his wife, Wanda. Is this a huge mistake by Simmons? Has he alienated one of the only...
Spawn #62 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Angela tries to recruit Spawn for help against a very powerful and deadly enemy. When Spawn express a reluctance both are struck by a bolt of anti-matter energy. Angela disappears, but AL Simmons has a much more positive though very unexpected reaction.
Curse of Spawn #11 - Story - Alan McElroy, Pencils - Dwayne Turner, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Mark Nicholas We see the final battle between Angela and the Argus. Plus a former ally shows up with a power item and threatens to destroy Angela, but what are her motivations? Also Angela vows to vanquish the enigmatic Deurges once and for all.
Jace and jay talk about a few of the books they have had a chance to read for the week of March 16, 2022. Amazing Spider-Man 92.Bey, Bylines in Blood #3 & Silver Coin #10 are particular highlights.
Jace and Rocky talk about part IIII of the Wonder Woman-centric event, Trial of the Amazons. Will Diana be able to use the lasso of truth to find out who killed here mother? Plus who will each tribe's champion be? Meanwhile something horrible is breaching Doom's Doorway.
Jace and Rocky break down the third chapter of War for Earth 3 as the battle moves to the pages of Flash. Johnny Quick is dispatched by Waller to obtain the Cosmic Treadmill from the Flash Museum on earth Prime, but Mirror Master has other plans. Then Wally shows up and it is a true three way fight with the future of Earth 3 perhaps hanging in the balance.
Jace talks with writer Joshua Williamson about all the current projects he has going on at DC. From the end of his Flash run and thinking he might be leaving to building towards Dark Crisis with Infinite Frontier and Justice League Incarnate, plus Shadow War. The guys also discuss Josh going outside of continuity to celebrate his love of the classic Flash villains in the upcoming Black Label title, Rogues. It's a wide ranging conversation talking so join us to hear about the exciting plans Joshu...
Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel discuss the DC titles for the week of March 14, 2022. We get the debut issue of World's Finest written by Mark Waid as well as a fantastic issue of Nightwing highlighting the friendship between Wally West and Dick Grayson. Plus the end of Titans United and a very intriguing issue of Robins.
Jace chats with Eisner-award winning writer Kelly Thompson, his pick for Best Writer of 2020. From her early beginnings and some thoughts about breaking in, they soon dive into her current work on Captain Marvel, Black Widow & more. Also tons of talk about Kelly's Substack and the community growing around her projects Black Cloak and the upcoming title The Cull. We've been wanting to have Kelly on the show for quite some time and this one was definitely worth the wait.
Curse of Spawn #9-10 - Story - Alan McElroy, Pencils - Dwayne Turner, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Mark Nicholas Jace and Blake take a look at a special Angela focused arc. We learn the origins of the former Primary warrior of heaven while she battles an evil that threatens to destroy all of reality. When she goes to Spawn for help, it isn't clear he will help or that he even understands the danger.
Jace chats with award-winning writer Alex Segura about his novel Secret Identity. Alex has written podcasts, short stories and comics in addition to his novels and his latest mystery novel is an intriguing tale set in the New York City of the 1970's. Carmen Valdez is an aspiring comic book creator stuck working as a secretary for a small comic book publisher with dreams of writing her own stories. Just when it seems she might have a way to sneak into the male-dominated industry of the time, the ...
Curse of Spawn #12-14 - Story - Alan McElroy, Pencils - Dwayne Turner, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Mark Nicholas Jace and Blake talk about a terrifying killer who is stalking other serial killers in New York City. Sam and Twitch are on the case, but what is justice in a case like this? Who deserves to live and can the departed rest in peace?
Cy-Gor #1-6 - Story - Rick Veitch, Art - Joel Thomas, Letters - Richard Starkings & Wes Abbott, Colors - Todd Broeker, Jay Fotos & Drew Hutchinson We get a closer look at Cy-Gor the cybernetic gorilla as he becomes embroiled in some horrific goings on in NYC. We get plenty of context for the tactical simian genius as he is hunted by the forces of Jason Wynn.
Jace talks spoiler-free about some of the books hitting comic shops the week of March 9, 2022. Last Flight Out #5 is particularly good. We also conclude the King of Spies series and get debut issue of Captain Carter, Spider-Gwen and Punisher. Plus a rundown of some other titles you might want to look out for.
Curse of Spawn #12-14 - Story - Alan McElroy, Pencils - Dwayne Turner, Inks - Danny Miki & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Mark Nicholas Jace and Blake talk all about the new character Jessica Blake. Rumored to be the agent who truly killed Spawn, we get some great context about this formidable killer. Fantastic Dwayne Turner art that leans into the bombastic over the top action of the 90's.
Jace and Rocky talk about part I and part II of the Wonder Woman-centric event, Trial of the Amazons. Kicking off in the first issue of a book end series that ends with a shocking death, the series than continues in the final issue of Nubia and the Amazons as tensions rise and plans continue for a trial of skill for determining the best Amazon to guard Doom's Doorway.
Jace welcomes Tim Seeley back to the show. Tim kicks it off by talking about his current Zoop campaign for one of his earliest works, Lovebunny & Mr Hell. The guys talk in depth about the recently concluded Suicide Squad King Shark series. Tim gives some insight into his thought on the role of Robin as a sidekick for Batman and how he is exploring those ideas in his Robins series. Plus tons of Superman vs Lobo discussion
Jace and Rocky take a look at some of the DC titles hitting comic shops the week of March 8, 2022. There is a separate spotlight for the Trial of the Amazons, but the guys do talk about a fantastic week of great titles highlighted by The Joker #13 and Superman Son of Kal-El #9
Jace chats with co-creator, co-writer & artist of Echolands, J.H. Williams. J.H. breaks down the unique format of the book and the challenges it presents. The also take extensively about rendering & color for the book and how it informs mood and diversity in the sprawling world of Echolands. Plus Jace gives a rundown of some of the influences he sees and J.H. talks about how each of those influences became a part of this rich world. It's a fun and in-depth interview for a must-read serie...
Spawn #61 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp As Cyan is joyfully reunited with her parents, Jason Wynn begins to once again plot to eliminate Terry Fitzgerald. Meanwhile, Spawn continues to struggle with the harm he brings to those around him. This ruminations leads to an unexpected memory surfacing, perhaps prompting by he recent run-ins with both the Clown & Cogliostro....
In this episode we discuss; Best Comics of 2021 | The Comic Source Awards Part 1 Jace along with Rocky from the COMIC BOOM! YouTube channel give their picks for the Best Comics of 2021. From their favorite new series, ongoing titles, mini-series, graphic novels and more! There are so many great books discussed, did any of your favorites make the list? They also talk about some of their favorite covers, cliffhangers and moments in comics from 2021....
Spawn #60 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Spawn finds out who has taking Cyan and moves quickly to rescue her. In the final confrontation with the Clown, Spawn does not hold back, even though it costs him much of his remaining energy. Meanwhile, Jason Winn makes his own moves against Terry Fitzgerald.
Spawn #59 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Spawn finds out who has taking Cyan and moves quickly to rescue her. In the final confrontation with the Clown, Spawn does not hold back, even though it costs him much of his remaining energy. Meanwhile, Jason Winn makes his own moves against Terry Fitzgerald.
