Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of June 25, 2024. We have the penultimate issue of Penguin where he seemingly loses everything but is it all a clever ruse? The last two chapters of the Brainiac event are hugely satisfying. A lot of books this week tie into Absolute Power which quicks off with a "Ground Zero" issue that sets the stage for the first issue of the event next week. Listen in for details on all these books and more!
Jun 26, 2024•2 hr 44 min
Jace welcomes Mark Waid to the show to chat about all things Absolute Power. Mark gives his thoughts on the event as a classic big comic versus a villain spotlight as well as his thoughts on Amanda Waller as a villain. Mark also gives some insights on how the Absolute Power events we've seen so far tie together. What the consequences of this event might be is also hinted at and it seems that the end of the year for DC may be quite intriguing. Mark finishes up by giving his thoughts on working wi...
Jun 26, 2024•20 min
RISE follows Jonathan A. Prufrock as he comes face to face with the perils of the male ego while attempting to be super. The first two issues of this premium print comic combine for a whopping 74+ pages and explores one male's ego through the elevated life of a superhero attempting to navigate the pressures of what it really means to be a good man. This superheroic journey is penned by rising writer, Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz (AREA 51: THE HELIX PROJECT, MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT); drawn by the hidd...
Jun 23, 2024•33 min
Jace chats with writer Dan Watters about Destro #1 from Skybound's Energon Universe. Teaming up with artist Andrei Bressan, Dan gives this debut tons of action while staying true to the character of Destro. Dan talks about leaning into the classic characterization of Destro and how easy the story flowed from start to finish. Plus he gives us some ideas of which Joe's head like to write. Check out the Skybound solicitation for this fast-paced first issue and be sure to pick up your copy THE NEXT ...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min
Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of June 18, 2024. Nightwing continues its final arc with the current creative team as Dick Grayson finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Jimmy OIsen may not be the best choice to save the world but you work with what you have in World's Finest and we get some fallout from Zur En-Arrh's action in Batman #149. We also have another possible explanation for the cause of Selina Kyle's nine lives that is more scientific than spiritual. The lin...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Jace is joined by Skybound Editor Alex Antone to talk about the record-setting campaign for the G.I. Joe Compendium. A massive collection of four volumes collecting all the original G.I. Joe material produced by Marvel. With a campaign that has broken records on Kickstarter, it is clear that the fandom for G.I. Joe is as big as ever and you this definitive collection for this era of G.I. Joe has more value than anything that has come before or is likely to be seen again. Listen in to hear how th...
Jun 14, 2024•35 min
Curse Of The Spawn #26-28 - Writer - Alan McElroy, Pencillers - Dwayne Turner and Clayton Crain, Inker, Chance Wolf, Jonathan Glapion, Jay Fotos & Todd McFarlane, Color Artist - Todd Broeker, Drew Hutchinson & Mark Nicholas, Letterer - Tom Orzechowski Three issues with an interesting connection as one leads to another with shifting main characters and an overriding them of death and serial killers. This story even features the return of the killer of killers, Suture. As she continues to ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Jace and Rocky give their thoughts on the passing of Benny Potter, The Comicstorian. A devastating loss to the comic book community, who will be sorely missed. Then the guys dive into the DC Comic titles for the week of June 11. 2024, with the conclusion of Suicide Squad Dream Team and Batman and Robin and Howard and the penultimate issues of Blue Beetle and Red Hood The Hill. Also the debut of Gotham By Gaslight The Kryptonian Age is excellent and the latest Green Lantern issue has the return o...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Spawn #87 - Story - Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Dave Kemp, Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Ethan Crone's interest in the urban myth of a "Hellspawn" has grown into an obsession. When a series of interviews lead to uncertain conclusions, he takes matters into his own hands. While spending the night in Rat City, Ethan is terrorized by something he can't identify, but it may finally provide an ending to his search....
Jun 09, 2024•36 min
Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comic titles for the week of June 4, 2024. There is a huge fundamental change for Billy Batson and Shazam, while the Birds of Prey continue to hop around from one plane of existence to the next having no idea where they will end up after each jump. The My Adventures With Superman title is the equivalent of the Christmas Episode for fans of the show and should not be missed, while Zod confronts a surprise character who may be friend or foe. Finally we get the end ...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Jace and Rocky have a quick chat about the recent Phoenix Fan Fusion Convention and then dive into the DC Comics titles for the week of May 28, 2024. Primer continues to be everything you want in a comic for new and veteran readers of all ages. The Penguin has succeeded in elevating its titular character to new heights in terms of his threat level in Gotham City. Speaking of Gotham, Mark Russell's alternate universe take on Batman in the Dark Age title feels both fresh and classic, with art to m...
May 30, 2024•2 hr 18 min
Jace chat with Patrick McEvoy about bringing back on of the earliest Kaiju, Gorgo. First seen in a classic British B-movie from 1961, the fil has gained a cult following in the ensuing years. Filled with interesting metaphors and set in the beginning of the Cold War, there is plenty to unpack in this one. Patrick gives us some insight into the story and setting, as well as, teasing how Gorgo fits into a larger shared universe he is developing.
May 29, 2024•28 min
Jace chats with Eisner, GLAAD and Ringo award-winning comic book writer Mark Russell about the Kickstarter campaign for his Eisner-nominated series TRAVELING TO MARS . This is your chance to get a beautiful hardcover edition of this incredible story that Mark describes as some of his best work ever. TRAVELING TO MARS tells the story of former pet store manager Roy Livingston, the first human to ever set foot on Mars. Roy was chosen for the unlikely mission for one simple reason: he is terminally...
May 28, 2024•29 min
Jace chats with New York Times best-selling cartoonist Ngozi Ukazu about her upcoming Young Adult graphic novel BARDA. Ngozi is a self-professed life-long DC Comics fan, so it was a dream come true for her to writer and illustrate this story. Taking inspiration from the legendary Jack Kirby, Ngozi weaves a wonderful Fourth World tale starring Big Barda as she begins to question the motivations of Apocalypse and meets Scott Free for the first time. Ngozi talks about her inspirations, the fun in w...
May 28, 2024•19 min
McFarlane Toys , a trailblazer in the world of action figures and collectibles, proudly announces a landmark collaboration with Marvel Comics . With this partnership Todd McFarlane’s iconic MARVEL artwork will be brought to life in a collection of posed figures, available in both 1:10 and 1:6 scales. It’s a pivotal moment, marking the first time Todd McFarlane, CEO/Founder of McFarlane Toys, will turn some of his own Marvel drawings into stunning 3D detail, offering fans an unparalleled opportun...
May 24, 2024•23 min
Jace welcomes writer Trevor Mueller to the show to chat about his crowdfunding campaign on Zoop for Los Ojos. A tale of a hitman. Andres Sanchez, who can look into the eyes of his target and determine if they are angle or demon. It this actually real or just a figment of Sanchez's imagination? They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, perhaps Andres Sanchez is about to learn just how true that might be.
May 22, 2024•35 min
Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of May 21, 2024 including the finales for Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong, The Bat-Man: first Knight and Alan Scott Green Lantern. We get the latest chapter of Catwoman's Nine Lives story and some hints of what's to come in Titans with both Raven and how it ties into Absolute Power. Plus House of Brainiac continues to be amazing as Superman may be pushed to his limits to win the day this time.
May 21, 2024•2 hr
Jace welcomes writer Brain Buccellato back to the show to talk about he epic Justice League Vs. Godzilla Vs. Kong. Brian gives us some behind the scenes thoughts on the challenges of juggling such a huge cast of heroes, villains AND monsters! Plus his thoughts on grounding the story with emotion to allow for a more complete narrative. We have loved this series from the start and it's clear that Brian is having as much fun writing it as we are having when we read each issue. Join us as Brian teas...
May 18, 2024•20 min
Jace is joined by writer Rich Douek to talk about three of the series he has written, including one current and two past. The current series Heartpiercer, is a mash up of fantasy and horror with all-out action and great art. Plus a great homage to classic teen films like Breakfast Club and Goonies, with just a little horror sprinkled in, The Ocean Will Take Us is a great title with manga influenced are and gorgeous colors. The final title also calls back to some great films, this time it's class...
May 17, 2024•34 min
Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of May 14, 2024. House of Brainiac continues to ramp up the action as Lobo returns to form. The action is also escalating towards Absolute Power in Suicide Squad: Dream team as we learn just how formidable Dreamer can be. Green Lantern has a surprise twist that does not bode well for the Lanterns as Dylan Dog and Batman resolve their case in an unexpected way. Plenty of action in the other titles as well, but the standout may just be th...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Jace welcomes Josie Campbell to the show to talk about the first season of the hit animated show My Adventures With Superman, tease the second season, which debuts May 26th, and give us some details about the upcoming comic book series based on the animated show. The series serves as a bridge between the first and second season of the show and is essentially the "Christmas episode" that they just didn't have space for in the first season. It is clear from fan reaction and Josie's enthusiasm for ...
May 14, 2024•15 min
Jace and Rocky talk about the incredible list of comic guests slated to attend Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024. Plus the chat about the programming, other media guests and activities that this incredible pop culture convention offers. From a plethora of comic retailers, to great cosplay, refreshments and a chance for photos or pictures with your favorite celebrity. Plus video, card and board games galore. Listen in for all the details and be sure to visit the Fan Fusion website to purchase your badge....
May 10, 2024•44 min
Jace welcomes Tom King back to the show to chat about the upcoming Wonder Woman #9. In comic shops on May 22, 2024, the issue explores Diana's attempt to escape from The Sovereign's latest trap. Tom gives us some hints on how Wonder Woman finds a way to persevere as well as his exploration of her relationship with Steve Trevor. Also the guys discuss the incredible art of Daniel Sampere and why Wonder Woman is better than Superman or Batman. PLUS ...Corgi's!!!
May 08, 2024•22 min
Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel chat about the DC Comic titles for the week of May 7, 2024. Several examples of villains leaning into their massive egos and also some more plot threads that lean into the upcoming Absolute Power event. Zod starts the next chapter of his return to outright villainy and he is bringing plenty of other despicable characters with him. Meanwhile Poison Ivy is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to defeat Jason Woodrow and we get what might be the...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Spawn #86 - Story - Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Dave Kemp, Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp As Spawn laments the loss of life that always seems to accompany any actions he takes, he is confronted by a strangely familiar man. As the stranger leads him to the grave of Al Simmons, he tells Spawn that he is, in fact, Al Simmons. Faced with the man he used to be, Spawn is forced to finally give up his past and move fo...
May 06, 2024•28 min
Spawn #85 - Story - Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Dave Kemp, Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp It's the final confrontation between Spawn and Billy Kincaid The plan to defeat the serial killer is revealed and is dangerous for all involved. When the time comes, Twitch is forced to make an agonizing choice and no one comes out a winner. Luckily for Twitch, his family returns and he takes solace in their love. It is cl...
May 04, 2024•29 min
Jace welcomes comic creator V. Ken Marion back to the show. This super talented artist is here to talk all about his Kickstarter campaign for a comic he is not only illustrating but also co-writing with co-creator Jason Matthews. Taking inspiration from beloved video games, classic anime, Star Wars and even Lord of the Rings, Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker has all the makings of a monster hit. The they have built is rich and characters are varied which means there are plenty to choose from when it...
May 02, 2024•36 min
Jace welcomes Patrick Horvath back to the show to chat about his current Zoop campaign Free For All. Set in a near future with the world on the brink of eliminating poverty, the billionaires of the world are tapped to donate to the less fortunate or forced to fight in gladiatorial combat to retain their fortunes. Patrick was last her to chat about Beneath the Tress Where Nobody Sees prior to the first issue dropping. It has been THE smash hit of the last year, so now is your chance to get in on ...
May 02, 2024•40 min
Spawn #84 - Story - Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Dave Kemp, Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp Spawn, Sam and Twitch have to play the waiting game. They have a plan to stop Billy Kincaid, but it seems like it might be very dangerous for all involved. Just what it entails we will have to wait and see. In the meantime, we get some great character work foe everyone involved as we see just how much those close to them m...
May 01, 2024•27 min
It's all annuals and specials this week so even though there are only five books, the guys have plenty to chat about. Celebrating spring with an anthology filled with a good mix of stories, we also get annuals from Harley Quinn and Flash plus the House of Brainiac event has its latest chapter adding to the history of Czarnia. The standout book this week is the incredible Nightwing Annual that elevates a supporting character to new heights in a masterful way, a true must-read.
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 29 min
