Under the Comic Covers ends where it began four years ago, with The Walking Dead. We found it fitting and appropriate for this book to be the final issue we dive into. Thank you all for your support over the years, and we hope you have enjoyed this experience nearly as much as we have. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:41) The Walking Dead #175 (11:28) The Walking Dead Mail (34:48) Farewell - The End (51:13) Any questions, comments, or wedding invitations can be sent to fee...
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 184
Under the Comic Covers has the distinct pleasure of talking about two fantastic issues of two fantastic books in this episode. We open with The Walking Dead #174, giving us our best look yet at Negan's inner-self as well as giving us, the readers, some well earned closure for a couple of characters. We then move on to Paper Girls #18, where we get some much needed exposition which completely alters our view of the various players in this particular story. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News...
Dec 08, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 183
Under the Comic Covers returns from a short holiday break to discuss three great books. First up, we talk about Copperhead #16 before moving on to Wayward #25. Finally, we round it all up with this week's release, Manifest Destiny #32. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:55) Copperhead #16 (8:25) Copperhead Mail (21:10) Wayward #25 (22:36) Wayward Mail (38:41) Manifest Destiny #32 (41:16) Manifest Destiny Mail (1:01:00) End (1:02:26) Next episode: Paper Girls #18; The Walking...
Dec 01, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 182
Under the Comic Covers dives head first into the Eververse this week as we talk about Rick Remender's incredible sci-fi masterpiece, Black Science #33. Yes, we fan-boy/girl the hell out of this book, and specifically this issue... but dag-nabbit, it's worth the adulation! Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:12) Black Science #33 (5:06) Black Science Mail (37:57) End (43:05) Next episode: Copperhead #15; Rat Queens, V2#6; Wayward #25 Any questions, comments, or coupons to punc...
Nov 17, 2017•45 min•Ep. 181
Under the Comic Covers is back this week to tackle three fantastic books; The Walking Dead #173, Paper Girls #17, and Royal City #7. Our apologies for the delay in our coverage of The Walking Dead and Paper Girls, it was all Mr. Blahg's fault. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:27) The Walking Dead #173 (10:59) The Walking Dead Mail (31:56) Paper Girls #17 (41:58) Paper Girls Mail (1:01:59) Royal City #7 (1:11:11) Royal City Mail (1:29:51) End (1:33:03) Next episode: Black S...
Nov 10, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 180
This week, Under the Comic Covers has three amazing issues to go over. First, we finish out the latest arc with Saga #48... we then travel to a more frontier-like planet with the western themed Copperhead #15... and finally, we discuss a literally explosive issue of Wayward #24. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:48) Saga #48 (6:24) Saga Mail (24:25) Copperhead #15 (27:23) Copperhead Mail (37:56) Wayward #24 (39:45) Wayward Mail (54:37) End (55:40) Next episode: The Walking ...
Oct 26, 2017•58 min•Ep. 179
Under the Comic Covers is always happy to welcome back a book that hasn't released a new issue in a while... They're Not Like Us #16 brings us back to a San Francisco filled with young "gifted" people and begins it's final three issue push. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:24) They're Not Like Us #16 (8:32) They're Not Like Us Mail Sack (31:48) End (34:48) Next episode: Saga #48, Copperhead #15, and Wayward #24 Any questions, comments, or coats like Willcat Will's in a 44 ...
Oct 24, 2017•37 min•Ep. 178
This week, Under the Comic Covers dives head first into the Eververse with Black Science #32 and gets some heavy emotion with Jeff Lemire's Royal City #6. Two great titles... two great issues... two fun chats. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:45) Black Science #32 (10:47) Black Science Mail (44:56) Royal City #6 (47:08) Royal City Mail (1:23:31) End (1:27:40) Next episode: They're Not Like Us #16 Any questions, comments, or shocking plot twists can be sent to feedback@utcc...
Oct 13, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 177
Under the Comic Covers is very pleased to discuss three great books in what was a fantastic week for comics. First up, we talk about The Walking Dead #172, giving us one hell of a cliffhanger. We move on to the 19th century and delve into Manifest Destiny #31. Finally we travel through time once again and land in the year 2000 as we have a confused chat about Paper Girls #16. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:55) The Walking Dead #172 (9:59) The Walking Dead Mail (30:47) Ma...
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 176
This week, we go Under the Comic Covers of Saga #47, where we learn quite a bit more about someone's past, and Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave #1... which we were very pleasantly surprised by. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:37) Saga #47 (8:02) Saga Mail (40:37) Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave #1 (51:08) Rat Queens Mail (1:21:38) End (1:22:56) Next episode: The Walking Dead #172, Manifest Destiny #31, Paper Girls #16 Any questions, comments, or magic VCRs can be sent to feedbac...
Sep 29, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 175
Under the Comic Covers heads to Japan this week as we discuss Wayward #23. There are some rather huge developments in this month's issue, and the action is ramped up. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:31) Wayward #23 (7:35) Wayward Mail (30:23) End (34:23) Next episode: Saga #47; Rat Queens Special, Orc Dave #1 Any questions, comments, or bags of candy can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download a...
Sep 21, 2017•37 min•Ep. 174
Under the Comic Covers dives headfirst into the Eververse as we talk about the start of a new arc of Rick Remender's sci-fi masterpiece (yes, I'm going to call it a masterpiece), Black Science #31. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:38) Black Science #31 (9:31) Black Science Mail (39:29) End (44:03) Next episode: Wayward #23 Any questions, comments, or necklaces of human dicks can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (...
Sep 15, 2017•46 min•Ep. 173
This week, Under the Comic Covers has a chat about The Walking Dead #171: Fear the Princess. There seem to be a few differing opinions on this issue, and we received more mail than we have in quite a while. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:45) The Walking Dead #171 (4:23) The Walking Dead Mail (24:21) End (39:45) Next episode: Black Science #31 Any questions, comments, or apocalyptic hair dye can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) ...
Sep 08, 2017•42 min•Ep. 172
Under the Comic Covers returns this week with our discussion of Saga #46. Like always, this book delivers quite the range of emotion throughout a single issue... ending with quite a twist. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:33) Saga #46 (10:46) Saga Mail (36:09) End (40:58) Next episode: The Walking Dead #171 Any questions, comments, or magical bug booze can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download ...
Aug 31, 2017•43 min•Ep. 171
This week, Under the Comic Covers welcomes a new book to the roster as well as closes out another arc of a more familiar title. First up, we discuss Rat Queens, Vol 2 #5 and talk about how the first arc since it's reboot finishes up. We then move on to Terry Moore's Motor Girl Vol 1: Real Life. This is our first title from Terry Moore that we have covered on the show, and sadly, there are only two issues remaining in the series. We look forward to closing out this book in a few months, and are e...
Aug 20, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 170
Under the Comic Covers returns to chat about the final issue of what we are calling the "Fog Arc", Manifest Destiny #30. Plus, we talk about our latest Top of the Stack, Elsewhere from Jay Faerber and Sumeyye Kesgin. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:25) Manifest Destiny #30 (7:34) Manifest Destiny Mail (29:23) Top of the Stack: Elsewhere (39:07) End (41:18) Next episode: Rat Queens Vol. 2 #5; Motor Girl Vol. 1 Any questions, comments, or head smashing rocks can be sent to feedback@...
Aug 11, 2017•48 min•Ep. 169
Under the Comic Covers is always pleased to discuss these two great titles. We open with a fantastic issue of The Walking Dead #170, and close out the show with Sex Criminals #20... things are not going so well for our beloved Jon and Suzie. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:46) The Walking Dead #170 (8:37) The Walking Dead Mail (37:22) Sex Criminals #20 (47:32) Sex Criminals Mail (1:10:54) End (1:13:39) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #30; The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 5: The Imperia...
Aug 04, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 168
After having a week off, Under the Comic Covers returns fired up and ready to talk about a few comics. First up, we discuss the latest issue of the Eisner (very well) awarded Saga #45. We follow this up with Royal City #5. A week late... but better late than never. Finally we wrap up the week with Wayward #22. Unfortunately, we had a little technical snag with Grace's recording, so her track isn't as crystal clear as we would like. Please accept our apologies for the subpar quality of this week'...
Jul 28, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 167
Under the Comic Covers returns with the beginning of a new arc with The Walking Dead #169, and we continue with a new quest for Rat Queens, Vol 2 #4. Make sure to listen to the news for updates regarding our summer schedule for the podcast. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:10) The Walking Dead #169 (5:59) The Walking Dead Mail (34:40) Rat Queens, Vol 2 #4 (45:40) Rat Queens Mail (1:00:54) End (1:02:02) Next episode: Saga #45; Royal City #5; Wayward #22 Any questions, comme...
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Under the Comic Covers is so pleased to discuss three great books this week after having the last week off. First up, we talk about Saga #44, the second issue of this new arc... followed by Royal City #4, another deep dive into the emotional abyss that is Jeff Lemire... and all rounded out by Wayward #21, the first issue of the new arc, starting off with a bang, and a surprising amount of emotion from the unlikeliest of characters. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:27) Saga...
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Under the Comic Covers is back again to discuss two fantastic books released this week, Copperhead #14 and Manifest Destiny #29. Two stories with a western feel that couldn't be further apart in genre. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:07) Copperhead #14 (9:03) Copperhead Mail (20:04) Manifest Destiny #29 (23:16) Manifest Destiny Mail (40:51)) End (43:51) Next episode: Royal City #4, Saga #44, Wayward #21... or maybe something in between. Stayed tuned. Any questions, commen...
Jun 16, 2017•47 min
Not all books are created equal, and this week gives us two examples of how you wrap up an arc in spectacular fashion, and Under the Comic Covers is here to dig deep into why these two issues work so well. First, we discuss The Walking Dead #168, an amazing issue that still manages more than a few laughs, a few tense moments, and enough sadness to crack the toughest heart. Then we move on to Paper Girls #15... we are left with so many new questions, and the promise of something great when this b...
Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Holy covfefe! This is a great week for comics, and Under the Comic Covers is happy to chat it up about Black Science #30, Saga #43, and Sex Criminals #19. Seriously... three great issues of three great books. We have a lot of fun with this, we hope you do too. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:18) Black Science #30 (8:44) Black Science Mail (34:17) Saga #43 (39:36) Saga Mail (1:05:28) Sex Criminals #19 (1:10:30) Sex Criminals Mail (1:36:46) Top of the Stack: Roughneck (1:38...
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 42 min
Under the Comic Covers returns to Palisade this week as we discuss Rat Queens, Vol. 2 #3. We have a couple of differing opinions, but overall... not our favorite issue. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:52) Rat Queens, Vol. 2 #3 (5:38) Rat Queens Mail (28:52) End (32:06) Next episode: Black Science #30, Saga #43, and Sex Criminals #19 Any questions, comments, or a spirit stone so one can... uhhhh... commune, yeah, commune with their dearly departed can be sent to feedback@u...
May 26, 2017•34 min
Is there another comic writer who does ennui as perfectly as Jeff Lemire? Under the Comic Covers looks for that answer this week as we discuss Royal City #3. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:53) Royal City #3 (7:36) Royal City Mail (30:50) End (34:46) Next episode: Rat Queens #3 Any questions, comments, or giant dream radios can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcas...
May 19, 2017•37 min
This week, Under the Comic Covers moseys on over to our local space saloon and grabs ourselves a few glasses of blue milk and has a chat about Copperhead #13. A tale of murder most foul, of desperate criminals, and precisely one dead unnamed prostitute. Giddy'up pardner! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:26) Copperhead #13 (9:45) Copperhead Mail (24:55) End (29:39) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #29; Royal City #3 Any questions, comments, or a Series Five (preferably a Series Six, b...
May 12, 2017•31 min
Under the Comic Covers is no stranger to depressing material... but this week? This week delivers an emotional punch that, even though we saw it coming, landed with a hard gut churning thud. The Walking Dead #167 tackles one of it's saddest moments in a long history of sad moments, and we are there to talk it through. In addition to the misery-fest that is The Walking Dead this month, we also cover some lighter fare... and by that we mean a couple other books that are violent, chaotic, and occas...
May 04, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Under the Comic Covers returns to a world where god's roam the earth, but for only two years. Yes, we will be discussing the fifth volume of The Wicked + The Divine: Imperial Phase, Part 1. Join us as we talk about our Top 5 moments from issues #23 - 28. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (6:31) The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 5: Imperial Phase, Part 1 (12:35) Wik + Div Mail (57:34) End (1:05:07) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #28; Paper Girls #14; The Walking Dead #167 Any questions, comm...
Apr 27, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Under the Comic Covers is happy to discuss three great titles this week, plus we talk about a fourth book in our Top of the Stack segment. First up, we return to the Eververse in Black Science #29, followed by the latest emotional slice of life from Jeff Lemire with Royal City #2, then a fun sexy romp with Sex Criminals #18. Rounding out the discussion in this episode, we will be ripping an issue from the Top of the Stack with the latest book from Donny Cates, Redneck #1 Chapters Intro (0:00) Ut...
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 31 min
This week we go Under the Comic Covers of Copperhead #12 and Rat Queens #2. Both books are returning after long absences and the switch in artists, but we are getting into the groove of the new presentations and we are happy across the board. Plus, Mr. B offers up a new Top of the Stack in John Layman (yes... THAT John Layman from CHEW!) and Sam Keith's new book from Aftershock, Eleanor & The Egret. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:06) Copperhead #12 (5:27) Copperhead Mail (23:...
Apr 14, 2017•51 min
