Under the Comic Covers is back to it's regular line-up as Grace returns from vacation and we get caught up on a couple of issues that we had to delay. First up is Paper Girls #13, still confounding us at every turn, yet just as compelling as always. After that, we get into the weirdness that is They're Not Like Us #15, which takes on all new meaning after discovering that there are only three more issues after this. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:37) Paper Girls #13 (8:30)...
Apr 10, 2017•48 min
Under the Comic Covers is pleased to welcome back Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast as he and Mr. Blahg have a chat about the latest issue of The Walking Dead #166: No Surrender. Grace is on vacation this week, so we aren't going to talk about the other two fantastic books released this week, Paper Girls #13 and They're Not Like Us #15. But that doesn't mean we aren't going to discuss them, just a slight delay... so next week you will be treated with two episodes. One earlier in the week, followe...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Under the Comic Covers departs from the normal discussion of comics in order to have a chat about the latest Marvel film, Logan. Mr. Blahg is joined with Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast as we give our top five thoughts on Hugh Jackman's final outing as the clawed mutant Wolverine. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:24) Logan (8:28) End (1:18) Next episode: The Walking Dead #166, Paper Girls #13, They're Not Like Us #15 Any questions, comments, or adamantium bullets can be sent to fe...
Mar 23, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Under the Comic Covers presents a discussion of two books that have no business being discussed in the same breath... but here we are... talking about Manifest Destiny #27 and Sex Criminals #17. What's great about this combo is that this week, both of these issues are fantastic, and we had a blast talking about both. Hope you enjoy. Chapters Intro (0:00) Manifest Destiny #27 (4:37) Manifest Destiny Mail (27:15) Sex Criminals #17 (32:36) Sex Criminals Mail (!:00:55) Top of the Stack: Grass Kings ...
Mar 17, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Under the Comic Covers is pleased to welcome back a book we thought had gone the way of the dodo, but hark... Jay Faerber's Copperhead is back, and the story kicks off right where we left it back in October 2015. Copperhead #11 is a fun return to our favorite sci-fi western, and we hope you enjoy. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:53) Copperhead #11 (9:44) Copperhead Mail (28:44) End (30:40) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #27; Sex Criminals #17 Any questions, comments, or shirts wit...
Mar 11, 2017•33 min
Not all weeks are created equally in the comic world, and this week gives us an epic cliffhanger, another farewell to a favorite series, the return of a troubled series, and another great chapter in an already great book, and Under the Comic Covers is very happy to dig into each and every one. We will be talking about The Walking Dead #165, Here's Negan #11 of 12, Nailbiter #30, Paper Girls #12, and Rat Queens #1. Plus, we have a new title to add to the Top of the Stack, Jeff Lemire's Royal City...
Mar 02, 2017•1 hr 56 min
It is with very heavy hearts that Under the Comic Covers chats about the final issue of one of the books that inspired us to create this podcast in the first place. Sure it was The Walking Dead that was the first book for us to cover, but it was Revival that made us want to branch out and discuss something more than just zombies... so we decided to talk about people who have risen from the dead and can not die anymore. Totally different! And in fact, it was totally different. Tim Seeley and Mike...
Feb 24, 2017•48 min
Under the Comic Covers is pleased to talk about four great issues this episode. The Walking Dead #164, Manifest Destiny #26, They're Not Like Us #14, and the return of Sex Criminals #16! Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:29) The Walking Dead #164 (6:35) The Walking Dead Mail (26:10) Manifest Destiny #26 (31:45) Manifest Destiny Mail (49:50) They're Not Like Us #14 (52:09) They're Not Like Us Mail (1:09:28) Sex Criminals #16 (1:10:55) Sex Criminals Mail (1:27:05) End (1:32:13)...
Feb 17, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Do you know what's cool? Being a Dimensionaut. Do you know what's even cooler? Being a superhero who is also a Dimensionaut! This week, Under the Comic Covers chats about Rick Remender's always fantastic Black Science #28, and we discuss the surprise twists and turns in this great issue. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:28) Black Science #28 (15:13) Black Science Mail (47:13) End (58:36) Next episode: The Walking Dead #164; Manifest Destiny #26; Sex Criminals #16; They're No...
Feb 10, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Happy 25th anniversary to Image Comics! Under the Comic Covers is very pleased to be discussing three incredible titles this week, and very appropriately for us, we will be discussing The Walking Dead #163, priced at 25 cents. As if that weren't enough, we also discuss the penultimate issue of Nailbiter, as well as the first issue of the new arc of Paper Girls. So many great issues, and only one podcast to cover them all. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:44) The Walking Dead...
Feb 03, 2017•1 hr 42 min
Some comics are more depressing than others. Sometimes, those depressing issues come out on the same week. This week, Under the Comic Covers is sort of happy to discuss Saga #42, Revival #46, and Wayward #20. Don't get us wrong... these are three great issues... but dang, they are dark as all hell. Enjoy? Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:37) Saga #42 (8:38) Saga Mail (35:41) Revival #46 (45:48) Revival Mail (1:08:29) Wayward #20 (1:29:42) Wayward Mail (1:32:07) End (1:42:41) Next e...
Jan 27, 2017•1 hr 46 min
After one short hiatus and a second much longer hiatus, Under the Comic Covers is extremely pleased to welcome back two fantastic titles. First up, we discuss Manifest Destiny #25, beginning it's new arc in it's new winter home, followed by the long awaited new arc of They're Not Like Us #13: Lost Voices. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) Manifest Destiny #25 (2:54) Manifest Destiny Mail (22:33) They're Not Like Us #13: Lost Voices (29:01) They're Not Like Us Mail (50:42) End (51:34) Next episode: Re...
Jan 20, 2017•53 min
We were itching to talk about these issues last week, and now Under the Comic Covers is very please to present our discussions of Black Science #27 and Nailbiter #28... two incredible issues from two incredible titles. Plus, we rip and issue off of the Top of the Stack and talk about God Country #1 from Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw. Enjoy the episode! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:24) Black Science #27 (10:24) Black Science Mail (28:31) Nailbiter #28 (31:44) Nailbiter Mail (42:06)...
Jan 13, 2017•55 min
Welcome to the new year, and Under the Comic Covers is excited to be ringing it in with style as we cover two of biggest comics in the market today (and I think this may be the first time we've covered both in the same week): The Walking Dead #162 and Saga #41. Happy New Year everyone, and enjoy the episode! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:29) The Walking Dead #162 (7:48) The Walking Dead Mail (25:39) Saga #41 (37:58) Saga Mail (54:25) End (56:44) Next episode: Black Science #27; ...
Jan 06, 2017•58 min
Happy holidays everyone! Under the Comic Covers is back this week to spread a little holiday cheer before this dumpster fire of a year is over, and hoping to ease you all into what will hopefully be a better year for the world in general. Fortunately, we have a great issue to cover this week, Wayward #19... and now they have an official pronunciation guide so that we may stop butchering the venerable Japanese language. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (7:36) Wayward #19 (10:11) Waywar...
Dec 31, 2016•37 min
Greetings Dimensionauts and future serial killers! Under the Comic Covers is back this week and covering two books that were released last week... but, it's never too late to talk about a pair of fantastic comics. Black Science #26 shows us just how bad the worlds have become in the grips of not just one Block, but many... and Nailbiter #27 manages to shock and surprise us, all while filling us with some Christmas cheer. Happy holidays everyone... and may the Force be with you! Chapters Intro (0...
Dec 16, 2016•56 min
In a first for Under the Comic Covers, although we have four titles that we cover released this week, we are only going to discuss two of them this week, savoring the other two for the following week. So what do we devour and digest this week? The Walking Dead #161, this being the penultimate issue of the Whisperer War arc, and Revival #45, with only three issues of the series left, the stakes are ridiculously high. Enjoy the episode! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:16) The Walkin...
Dec 09, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Psst... hey you... you want a comic? It's a good one. First one's free ;) Yeah, that's how those comic dealers get you hooked... and chances are, the first book they'll slip into your grimy little sweaty palm will be Saga. Why is that? Well, Under the Comic Covers will tell you why. It's amazing, adddictive, and an example of some of the best in comic art and writing. So... yeah... this is about Saga #40. Enjoy. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:05) Saga #40 (9:37) Saga Mail (41:29)...
Dec 02, 2016•56 min
Under the Comic Covers returns after a brief hiatus to bring you the final issue of John Layman and Rob Guillory's gastronomic masterpiece, CHEW #60. We also talk about one of our favorite titles, Wayward #18, as Rori and Ayane continue their adventure in a foreign land. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:58) CHEW #60 (9:55) CHEW Mail (29:47) Wayward #18 (31:58) Wayward Mail (51:48) End (53:34) Next episode: Saga #40 Any questions, comments, or handcrafted chocolate knives can be sen...
Nov 27, 2016•55 min
Under the Comic Covers gets into the latest issue of The Walking Dead this week as we discuss issue #160: The Whisperer War Part 4 of 6, as well as Nailbiter #26, which kicks off a new arc, and Revival #44, leaving only four more issue remaining of this venerable series. Plus, Grace has a Top of the Stack selection this week with Motor Girl #1 from Terry Moore. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:18) The Walking Dead #160: The Whisperer War, Part 4 of 6 (8:01) The Walking Dead Mail (5...
Nov 03, 2016•1 hr 58 min
Under the Comic Covers takes on three incredible issues of three of our favorite titles. First, we have a chat about the penultimate issue of CHEW, which, surprisingly, turns out to be the final issue of the actual story of CHEW... sigh. We get sad. We then move on to Saga #39, another opportunity to have our hearts carved out slowly, one chunk at a time. Finally, we get some levity into the show with Wayward #17... love hotels ftw. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:40) CHEW ...
Oct 28, 2016•1 hr 17 min
This week, Under the Comic Covers talks about Manifest Destiny #24, the final chapter in the Sasquatch arc, as well as chatting it up regarding Jeff Lemire and Emi Lennox's five issue series, Plutona. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:57) Manifest Destiny #24 (9:08) Manifest Destiny Mail (39:52) Plutona (52:42) Plutona Mail (1:16:48) End (1:22:59) Next episode: CHEW #59; Saga #39; Wayward #17 Any questions, comments, or doggos that can talk through their bellies can be sent t...
Oct 20, 2016•1 hr 26 min
Greetings Dimensionauts! This week, Under the Comic Covers chats about Black Science #25, the final issue of the fifth arc, True Atonement. We can't say it ends on a happy note, but we can say we are excited for this story's return in December. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:02) Black Science #25 (12:35) Black Science Mail (43:38) End (50:24) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #24; Plutona Any questions, comments, or a ten dollar cup of juice can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You...
Oct 13, 2016•54 min
Under the Comic Covers is pleased to discuss three great titles this week. The Walking Dead #159: The Whisperer War Part 3, Paper Girls #10, and Revival #43. Plus, Grace talks about a new book in our Top of the Stack segment, Frostbite from Vertigo Comics. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:39) The Walking Dead #159 (9:06) The Walking Dead Mail (40:11) Paper Girls #10 (54:05) Paper Girls (Voice) Mail (1:25:08) Revival #43 (1:28:49) Revival (Voice) Mail (1:46:11) Top of the Stack: Fro...
Oct 07, 2016•1 hr 53 min
When a new Saga comes out, Under the Comic Covers is generally all aflutter... this week is no different. But when it coincides with a new arc of Wayward, well... that's just amazing. This week we discuss Saga #38 and Wayward #16, plus we double up the Jim Zub fun by including his new book, Glitterbomb, as our Top of the Stack. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:15) Saga #38 (7:49) Saga Mail (34:13) Wayward #16 (55:38) Wayward Mail (1:21:38) Top of the Stack: Glitterbomb (1:26...
Sep 30, 2016•1 hr 33 min
After an unexpected week off, Under the Comic Covers is very happy to be back and discussing three incredible issues from three of our favorite titles (as if they all aren't): Black Science #24 (sorry for the week delay), Manifest Destiny #23, and CHEW #58. Plus, we talk about Rick Remender's new book, Seven to Eternity, as our Top of the Stack pick for the week. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:39) Black Science #24 (7:29) Black Science Mail (34:26) Manifest Destiny #23 (42:33) Ma...
Sep 23, 2016•1 hr 53 min
A spectacular week for new comics, and Under the Comic Covers covers five amazing issues: The Walking Dead #158: The Whisperer War Part 2; Nailbiter #25; Nowhere Men #11; Paper Girls #9; Revival #42... yeah... I know... that's a lot of issues for one episode. And yes, this is yet another UtCC Pentacular! Don't forget... we have chapters. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:44) Top of the Stack: Black Hammer (6:38) The Walking Dead #158: The Whisperer War Part 2 (8:24) The Walking Dead...
Sep 09, 2016•2 hr 38 min
Saga is back after its three month hiatus, and Under the Comic Covers is very happy to dig into this new adventure with Saga #37! A new location, some old friends, and a whole new set of problems await our heroes. Plus, we return to The Wicked and the Divine to discuss the most recent arc, Volume 4: Rising Action, and you couldn't find a more apt title for these particular five issues... action on top of action! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:51) Saga #37 (7:10) Saga Mail (29:17)...
Sep 02, 2016•1 hr 26 min
Do you want answers? Because CHEW #57 finally delivers some answers, and Under the Comic Covers gleefully... yes, gleefully (Mr. Blahg gets a little punchy), discuss this issue of the venerable title from the strange minds of John Layman and Rob Guillory, and have a grand ole time doing so. Join us! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:46) CHEW #57 (5:37) CHEW Mail (31:13) End (37:03) Next episode: Saga #37; The Wicked and the Divine, Vol 4: Rising Action (or Wik/Div, as all the cool k...
Aug 26, 2016•42 min
The best part about taking a week off is coming back, and this week, Under the Comic Covers returns with one of our favorite titles, Manifest Destiny #22. Plus, we reveal the winners of our contest to win a SDCC Exclusive, Saga, Marko & Alana action figure set and an assortment of Saga related pins. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:24) Manifest Destiny #22 (14:48) Manifest Destiny Mail (42:38) Top of the Stack: Animosity (47:21) End (53:19) Next episode: CHEW #57 Any questions,...
Aug 19, 2016•55 min
