Best Issue Club Comic Books Podcasts (2025)

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Batman by Matt Fraction / Who To Ban From Cons 1:15:05

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4h ago1:15:05

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This week we're living in a version of Earth that has two volumes of Batman running simultaneously! Are we blessed or are we cursed?! Find out on this weeks episode of F.I.C.!!!! Also, does Jim Lee have a conflict of interest between Image & DC!?! What are 5 things to get rid of at cons?!? AND MORE!!!…

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GO: The Final Issue 7:16

1d ago7:16

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Well listeners, it is time to say goodbye. We are so grateful for the journey you came on with us, and I hope you continue to follow us to our new projects. Keep hearing more from Chris on the Trope-ology podcast, and continue hearing from Mark on Shootin' the Poo-Doo podcast This is a big we love you to our listeners, we will miss you!…

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Episode 992: Episode 992- Jason Interviews James Aquilone - MONSTROUS: THE KAIJU ISSUE 46:11

4d ago46:11

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Episode 992- Jason Interviews James Aquilone - MONSTROUS: THE KAIJU ISSUE comic magazine is celebrating Godzilla's 70th anniversary with kaiju comics, short stories, artwork, and articles. MONSTROUS: THE KAIJU ISSUE features a stacked line-up including: “The Colossus From the Crater,” a brand-new sci-fi short story set on a remote moon and featurin…

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Mortal Thor / Immortal Legend Batman / Masterminds / The Invisible Man 51:12

7d ago51:12

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Hey everyone! Mike here — I'm sick and my house is filling with water, so Greg and Vargas gave me the night off. They have an Immortal and Mortal book to cover in the same week. WHAT A WORLD WE LIVE IN?! The boys are talking about Marvels Mortal Thor from Al Ewing & Pasqual Ferry, with covers by Alex Ross. Next up, Mastermind out on Dark Horse from…

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Event Horizon / Spider-Gwen / Escape 56:28

14d ago56:28

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Since last week we had a very special episode, we're talking two weeks of first issues! Vargas has us covered for last week with Superman: Kryptonite Spectrum and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe. This week, the club at large covers a nice swath of firsties with Event Horizon Dark Descent on IDW's Dark imprint, Rick Remender and Daniel Acuna brin…

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Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 1: Djeliya & Monkey Meat 1:17:06

20d ago1:17:06

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Charlotte, the royal podcaster, and the last prince of podcasting, Manzack begin our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the first two major works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: – Djeliya – Monkey Meat Topics discussed: – Do all the influences Ba brings together in these comics equal more than the sum of their …

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Episode 991: Episode 991-Fantastic Forever, Colbert Bump, Image Slump + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:02:40

20d ago1:02:40

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Episode 991-Fantastic Forever, Colbert Bump, Image Slump + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew Black Cat #1 Writer G. Willow WilsonPenciller Gleb Melnikov JUNGLE #1 (W) Keenan Marshall Kellar (A/CA) Tom Neely Songs by Drew - Comics for Fun & Almost 1000 Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://kowabungacomics.com - Get FOC Access: http://eepurl.com/d…

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Episode 400!!! 1:24:39

21d ago1:24:39

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We take a break from first issues to celebrate a landmark episode, and look back on the best things that have happened in comics since we started the show.By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone / Orla 26:39

27d ago26:39

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This week is all comics no news! It's a shorty, but come back next week for a whopper, when we'll be celebrating our 400th episode!By Michael Corrigan DiStasi

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BONUS: Exquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 3 26:48

1M ago26:48

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Join us for another bonus episode where we discuss the issues of Exquisite Corpses out on Image comics!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Episode 990: Episode 990- Jason Interviews Brian Gonsar DRACULA’S BRUNCH CLUB 54:39

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Episode 990- Jason Interviews Brian Gonsar DRACULA’S BRUNCH CLUB Dracula’s Brunch Club graphic novel: Have you ever wondered how vampires got their taste for blood? In Dracula’s Brunch Club, it all started with a crimson-red donut, dripping and oozing with spooky secrets—I mean, jelly. Dripping and oozing with non-spooky-tasting JELLY. Get ready to…

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Episode 989: Episode 989-Kyle's Dork Day Afternoon, Kristoff, Ashcans, Event Overlap + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:01:33

1M ago1:01:33

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Episode 989-Kyle's Dork Day Afternoon, Kristoff, Ashcans, Event Overlap + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew ORLA #1 Mad Cave (W) John Lees (A/CA) Sally Cantirino WARRIOR SPIRIT #1 Critical Entertainment (W) Christopher Reda (A/CA) Alonso Molina Gonzales Kyle’s RPG Podcast: Two Past Midnight @DorkDayPodcast https://www.dorkdayafternoon.com Songs…

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SDCC / Fantastic Four / Speed Racer 1:11:44

1M ago1:11:44

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This week, the club debriefs on San Diego Comicon & the Eisners, talks the fates of DCs Absolute & Marvels Ultimate universes, and gets into some Fantastic Four takes before talking... you guessed it: FIRST ISSUES! This weeks offering includes WAR (A Hello Darkness Spinoff on Boom!) from Becky Cloonan and Garth Ennis, Werewolf by Night by Michael G…

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Episode 988: Episode 988-DC K.O., Ozzy & the Hulkster, More Supe for You + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:00:01

1M ago1:00:01

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Episode 988-DC K.O., Ozzy & the Hulkster, More Supe for You + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew MEGA MAN X TIMELINES #1 Udon Entertainment & SPIDER-MAN VS. THE SINISTER SIXTEEN #1 Songs by Drew - DC K.O. & Ring of Rage Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://kowabungacomics.com - Get FOC Access: http://eepurl.com/du7Wwf or [email protected]…

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Early SDCC / Godzilla on IDW 1:07:41

1M ago1:07:41

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This week, were going over day one of SDCC news, talk some exclusives, and slowly make our way to and through this weeks comics which include the new Godzilla on IDW, The Voice Said Kill & Texarcanum on Image, and Look into my Eyes from Boom!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Episode 987: Episode 987-Movie Meh, Superman Rises, DC/Marvel Crossover + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

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Episode 987-Movie Meh, Superman Rises, DC/Marvel Crossover + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew CALEXIT THE BATTLE OF UNIVERSAL CITY #1 Black Mask (W) Matteo Pizzolo (A/CA) C. Granda THE VOICE SAID KILL #1 (W) Si Spurrier (A/CA) Vanesa Del Rey Songs by Drew - Heyday Heroes & Those Days Are Gone Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://kowabungacomic…

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Superman - The Film! (2025) 1:13:39

2M ago1:13:39

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Today, the club discusses their reactions to the Superman movie from Soup(er) to nuts! The cast, the plot, the reveals - we'll talk about it all. That means spoilers folks! Be aware that we'll meander into spoiler territory a little bit at a time, so if you haven't seen the movie, you might want to avoid this one. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! In addition, y…

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Extra Issues – 3 Alison Bechdel Memoirs 1:28:11

2M ago1:28:11

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Charlotte Funhomo and The Secret to Superhuman Zack conclude our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover Bechdel’s three major memoirs. Comics covered in this episode: – Fun Home -Are You My Mother -The Secret to Superhuman Strength Topics discussed: – How can we talk about a work that is so closely tied with its au…

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Episode 986: Episode 986-Trade Break, Fraction Batman, Street Fighter, Spears Fatigue, Ghost Fleet, Diamond MIA + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

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Episode 986-Trade Break, Fraction Batman, Street Fighter, Spears Fatigue, Ghost Fleet, Diamond MIA + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew THIS ENDS TONIGHT #1 Image Comics (W) Gerry Duggan (A/CA) Jae Lee BIG RIG #1 Vault Comics (W) Adrian Wassel, Post Malone (A/CA) Nathan Gooden Songs by Drew - Where'd Ya Go & Welcome Back Boys Need an LCS Kowabun…

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Fantastic Four / Tons of Indies 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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This week we're talking 2 Fantastic Firsties! Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North is the star of the week, with its new jumping on point to the classic series (It had 20 variants!), and to follow it up, we'll talk about last weeks Fantastic Four: First Steps by Matt Fraction, which gives MCU fans a taste of whats to come. In the indies, you'll hear our …

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Captain America by Chip Zdarsky 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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In addition to talking the big book of the week (Captain America - duh), we'll cover Sisterhood and Gehenna: Naked Aggression, both out on Image Comics. These are going to be fun to talk about, but please - I beg of you... Don't forget the news! We'll talk about the reveal from the X-Men Hellfire Vigil, Bots comic book Reddit needs, and a goodbye t…

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News from the Fallout / Don't Forget Your Briefcase 55:52

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This week the Budgets back in town, and we're talking about... COUNT EM! THREE new indie comics. News From the Fallout out on Image, Don't Forget Your Briefcase on Mad Cave & Tramps of the Apocolypse on Dark Horse comics! In the news we talk a little Iron Heart, the new FF trailer, a record sale for just the cover of Action 1, and Dan Mora and Robe…

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Episode 985: Episode 985-Jason Interviews Peter Bune - Deathgasm 1:11:39

2M ago1:11:39

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Episode 985-Jason Interviews Peter Bune - Deathgasm This Kickstarter unleashes Jason Howden's Deathgasm 1.5: Director’s Cut graphic novel featuring a story that bridges the gap between the original cult classic and the upcoming sequel, Deathgasm II: Goremaggedon. We’re also summoning a retro-inspired side-scrolling video game based on the first fil…

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Podsquisite Corpsecast - Issue 2 41:07

3M ago41:07

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Welcome to the first episode of Podsquisite Corpsecast!!! We talked about the first issue a few weeks back in one of our regular episodes, so if you need to catch up, start there! Otherwise, welcome to the party as we discuss Exquisite Corpses issue 2 as the creative team of Michael Walsh and James Tynion welcomes artist Marriana Ignazzi (who has a…

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Episode 984: Episode 984-Jason Interviews Damien Duffy Parable of the Talents 58:54

3M ago58:54

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Episode 984- Jason Interviews Damien Duffy Parable of the Talents This gripping graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s groundbreaking dystopian novel stands beside the acclaimed previous graphic novel adaptations, Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Parable of the Sower, winner of the Hugo Award Set against a background of a war-t…

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Bytchcraft / Krypto - Last Dog of Krypton 27:29

3M ago27:29

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This week Vargas is a solo act! He's pulled some treasures out of the collection and telling their tales. Mostly how he got them signed. He also read some first issues! Bytchcraft by Aaron Reese, Lema Carril, Bex Glendining, and Morgan Martinez out on Mad Cave, and Krypto: Last Dog of Krypton from DC by Ryan North, Mike Norton, and Ian Herring. Lot…

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The Popcorn Bucket Special 52:44

3M ago52:44

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Well, we missed last week and we're sorry for that... But today you get treated with a plethora of issues courtesy of father time. Thats right - TWO WEEKS OF FIRST ISSUES! Today, first and foremost we're talking buckets. Next we get into a marketing gimmick from Bad Idea Comics. On the slate of comics we've got Imperial, Death of the Silver Silver,…

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Extra Issues – Dykes to Watch Out For (1983) 1:33:45

3M ago1:33:45

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Charlotte (WATCH OUT!) and Zack (WATCH OUT! (but for different reasons)) begin our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover her long-running comic strip, Dykes to Watch Out For. Comics covered in this episode: – The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For Topics discussed: – How does intersectionality come into play, and ho…

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Episode 983: Episode 983-Jason Interviews James Aquilone - Darkest Depths - Monstrous Books 40:57

3M ago40:57

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Episode 983-Jason Interviews James Aquilone - Darkest Depths - Monstrous Books - James Aquilone is the owner of Monstrous Books, writer of the Dead Jack Zombie Detective series, and editor of the anthologies Classic Monsters Unleashed, Shakespeare Unleashed, and the 50th anniversary Kolchak: The Night Stalker graphic novel. He has won the Bram Stok…

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Episode 982: Episode 982-Hurricon is Comin', Boomerang, Tombstone, Mayday Parker, Powerlift, Sherlee Johnson + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 49:54

3M ago49:54

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Episode 982-Hurricon is Comin', Boomerang, Tombstone, Mayday Parker, Powerlift, Sherlee Johnson + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew DC PRIDE 2025 #1 SOZOMAIKA BE NOT AFRAID #1 BOOM PRH (W) Jude Ellison S. Doyle (A) Lisandro Estherren (CA) Reiko Murakami HURRICON COMIC-CON - The ONLY benefit comic art convention in New York returns on Saturday, …

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Giant-Size X-Men (Vol. 3!) / The Pale Knight 1:20:26

3M ago1:20:26

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This week Vargas and Mike are crackin' into previews and giving you the highlights of what stood out to us. In other news — we warn you to avoid some spoilers, Batman and Deadpool are meeting, the Superman cast is going on a world tour, A new Toxic Crusaders comic, Local Comic Shop Day changes, & Bad Idea party at San Diego Comicon. Apart from the …

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Batman Black Mirror with Khelan Bhatia 1:20:36

3M ago1:20:36

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In this episode, the Outsiders cover Batman Black Mirror by Scott Snyder, Jock and Francesco Francavilla. Briefly forsaking Krokoa for the weirdly kinky underground of Gotham is Khelan Bhatia from Homo Superior podcast! Mark: @iameldiablito; @Broaxium Chris: @themythofchris Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne…

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Superman (Dan Slott) / Sleep 1:12:22

4M ago1:12:22

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This week we try to think of two celebrities who have appeared as 3 different high profile comic book characters in movies while discussing the Spider-man Nior trailer. Then... You know its all about comics baby. Like the title suggests, we dig into Dan Slotts Superman, Zander Cannons Sleep, The Killer: Affairs of the State II, Whatever Happened to…

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Episode 981: Episode 981-Jason Interviews Taki Soma, John Broglia, Mark Schey, Michael Avon Oeming - Alienated - Comixology 55:11

4M ago55:11

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Episode 981-Jason Interviews Taki Soma, John Broglia, Mark Schey, Michael Avon Oeming - Alienated - Comixology ALIENATED - The time has come. The world wakes one morning to the news of alien contact. Finally. But they are all dead...except for one. What does it want, why did they arrive, and why did they all perish? When TJ, a retired teacher, and …

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Episode 980: Episode 980-Connectivity, Battle Beast Blind Bags, Exquisite Corpses, Jessica Jones, Gary Vee + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 42:18

4M ago42:18

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Episode 980-Connectivity, Battle Beast Blind Bags, Exquisite Corpses, Jessica Jones, Gary Vee + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew ABSOLUTE FLASH #3 (W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Nick Robles CATWOMAN #76 (W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Patricio Delpeche (CA) Inhyuk Lee Songs by Drew - Static & Disconnect & Sync Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://kowabungacom…

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Superman Trailer Reactions / Battle Beast 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

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HEY! We've got a lot to cover this week. The Big 2 treated us with a duo of trailers. DC's mega long Superman trailer, and Marvels teaser/trailer for the Riri Williams Iron Heart show. They are both good, but we'll tell you WHY they're good to US!!! In comics we'll discuss the new Exquisite Corpse project that got kick started by James Tynion, the …

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Episode 979: Episode 979-Gotta Catch Up, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four Re-Number, Chip Does Cap + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 46:08

4M ago46:08

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Episode 979-Gotta Catch Up, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four Re-Number, Chip Does Cap + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew HUCK II #1 DARK HORSE(W) Mark Millar (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Jae Lee EXQUISITE CORPSES #1 Image (W) James Tynion IV (A) Michael Walsh, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Jenny Frison Songs by Drew - No Spoilers Please & Next Up & Shut It …

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Star Wars / Captain Planet 56:04

4M ago56:04

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Today, we'll be talking about the Old Guard sequel, an All-Star Superman audio book, comic supplies tariffs, and alternate timeline for marvels alternate ultimate timeline?!?! The comics we'll be discussing include Star Wars, Captain Planet, Spacequest, Blood & Thunder, and Vargas' pick of the week... Vanishing Point!…

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Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 2 (2000) 1:24:38

4M ago1:24:38

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Charlotte (sinner) and Zack (sinner) are joined by Stephen Adkison aka Spike Stonehand (pure) as we wrap up our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the second half of Mike Carey’s 75 issue run of Lucifer. Comics covered in this episode (all available on DC Universe Infinite U…

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Episode 978: Episode 978-Jason Interviews Rylend Grant - The Peacekeepers 53:40

4M ago53:40

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Episode 978-Jason Interviews Rylend Grant - The Peacekeepers THE PEACEKEEPERS - All hell breaks loose in a quaint northern Michigan community when a team of in-over-their-heads bank robbers kills a beloved Sheriff’s Deputy. In a small town with BIG secrets, local detective Richard Holton races to peel back the layers of a depraved down home conspir…

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Episode 977: Episode 977-CYA Skype, Dirty Diamond, Darth Talon, DC AllAbsolute, Sentient Adamantium + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:17:16

4M ago1:17:16

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Episode 977-CYA Skype, Dirty Diamond, Darth Talon, DC AllAbsolute, Sentient Adamantium, + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew GROMMETS #7 (OF 7) image comics (W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A) Brett Parson MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #4 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT (W) Mark Spears Songs by Drew - Last Call & Skype Shift Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://k…

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Lost Fantasy / The Slasher's Apprentice 47:56

4M ago47:56

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This week we talk about wether a newer variant cover can defy the odds, and become a true "Classic" cover over time. AND of course we'll be talking about first issues along the way. Hope you find a new comic you love this week. XOXO - First Issue ClubBy First Issue Club Comic Books

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Episode 976: Episode 976-Jason Interviews Matt Bors and Fred Harper - Toxic Avenger - AHOY Comics 49:26

4M ago49:26

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Episode 976-Jason Interviews Matt Bors and Fred Harper Toxic Avenger AHOY Comics The classic film and animated series returns to comics with a 21st-century spin. On the run from bullies, teenager Melvin Junko runs straight into a massive chemical waste spill that transforms him into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength—the …

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Predator Vs. Spider-Man / Arcana Royale 51:17

5M ago51:17

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Today, the club chats about the new Predator movie and the Beauty getting adapted into a TV show on FX! WOO! Then we're reading some comix. They're in the title, and they're goooood!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Superior Avengers / Moonshine Bigfoot 45:43

5M ago45:43

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HEY! We're talking about first issues! If you wanna hear about the Fantastic Four trailer, we do that over on our patreon. OTHERWISE, stick around for some Thunderbolts and Diamond chatting. In addition to the books in the title, we've got another GI JOE silent mission (feat. Spirit), and Buried Long Long Ago.…

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Episode 975: Episode 975-No Tariffs for Comics, Alliance Sues Diamond, White Rabbit, BKV Spectators, Brand New Day + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 57:41

5M ago57:41

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Episode 975-No Tariffs for Comics, Alliance Sues Diamond, White Rabbit, BKV Spectators, Brand New Day + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #4 (W) Chris Condon (A) Alessandro Cappuccio (CA) David Aja BURIED LONG LONG AGO #1 Mad Cave (W) Anthony Cleveland (A/CA) Alex Cormack Songs by Drew - Exempt & Tarriff-Proof Heroes Need an …

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Amazing Spider-Man 1 – Vol. 7 / Tariff Exempt (for now) 1:18:29

5M ago1:18:29

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This week we're talking tariffs and what a price increases means for us, and what they might mean for creators, before immediately contradicting ourselves and talking about how much money Skybound already made on the massive Transformers Kickstarter project. For first issues, we're of course covering the new jumping on point for one the most iconic…

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Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 1 (2000) 1:40:45

5M ago1:40:45

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Charlotte (devil) and Zack (angel) are joined by Dave Buesing (centrist) as we continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the first half of Mike Carey’s much-lauded 75 issue run of Lucifer. Oh you mean the show about a police consultant who has demon face? No! Well… kin…

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Episode 974: Episode 974-Jason Interviews Omar Morales - Major Thomás - Comixology 55:03

5M ago55:03

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Episode 974-Jason Interviews Omar Morales - Major Thomás - Comixology A Mexican-American farm worker becomes a NASA astronaut and just as his dreams begin to blast off, he gets lost in the middle of a space war, marooned with crushing regret about his life choices.With a forward by Astronaut Jose M. Hernandez, Major Thomás is an inspiring hero’s jo…

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RIP TFAW.com / Skybound Stock / Absolute Green Lantern 1:14:14

5M ago1:14:14

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There are a ton of first issues this week, and we're talking about as many of em as we can! Shout out to Valiants new Beyond books, that weren't at our shop this week. We'll try to catch up on those on the Patreon next week. BUT, we did cover Absolute Green Lantern, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time, Resu…