Best Issue Club Comic Books Podcasts (2025)

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Felix Variant Frenzy / TMNT v Godzilla 55:37

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This week, one of the audio editing tools we use suggested a synopsis to me that said this episode was about the liberation that freeform jazz provides... WHAT? My garauntee to you is that our episode descriptions will remain written by the same idiots talking on the podcast. In this episode we talk about eating habits, James Gunn movie updates, Fe…

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Episode 999: Episode 999-Letting Go is Hard, V for Vendetta, First Nomad, Kirkman Staying Busy + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:02:49

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Episode 999-Letting Go is Hard, V for Vendetta, First Nomad, Kirkman Staying Busy + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew EROTECH #1 SHP Comics (W) Darin S. Cape (A/CA) Geoffrey Krawczyk DC MARVEL BATMAN DEADPOOL #1 DAN MORA FOIL V Songs by Drew - Letting Go & Longbox Cathedral Like & Subscribe on Youtube www.youtube.com/@comicsforfunandprofit5331 …

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"Watchmen" by Alan Moore Issues 7-9 (Ep. 6) 1:41:09

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Episode six is here! Ben and Antonio return to Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, diving into chapters 7 through 9. This week, we explore Dan and Laurie’s deepening bond, the fallout from Dr. Manhattan’s exile to Mars, and the mounting conspiracy surrounding Veidt. Plus: flamethrowers, snowstorms, and that unforgettable glass palace in the sk…

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Episode 998: Episode 998-Absolute Vs Ultimate, DC Can't KO Without All In, Supernatural Heat + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle 1:04:05

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Episode 998-Absolute Vs Ultimate, DC Can't KO Without All In, Supernatural Heat + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew DIE LOADED #1 (W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Stephanie Hans YOUNGBLOOD #1 POLYBAGGED & COLLECTIBLE CARD (W/A/CA) Rob Liefeld Songs by Drew - Absolute Vs Ultimate & No Stakes Debate Like & Subscribe on Youtube www.youtube.com/@comicsforf…

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Alien V Captain America / Harley & Ivy 1:20:51

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It's late because we recorded a couple long ones tonight! In this episode Vargas and Mike talk about collections too big for their britches before getting into comic books like Planet She-Hulk, Knightfight, Die!Namite: Blood Hunt, Harley & Ivy: Live & Crimes, Alien V Captain America, No Place, AND the first comic released as a DECK OF CARDS?! Ice C…

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Episode 997: Episode 997 - Jason Talks Even More Comics 44:37

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Episode 997 - Jason Talks Even More Comics Songs By Drew - Filler Episode & Island Voice Links: https://beacons.ai/comicsfunprofit Listen: https://comcsforfunandprofit.podomatic.com/ Like & Subscribe on Youtube www.youtube.com/@comicsforfunandprofit5331 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/comicsfunprofit Merch https://comicsfunprofit.threadless.com You…

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BONUS: Podsquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 6 31:41

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We're back in Oak Valley, and these time we had a death that busted the bracket of one of the club members... WHO WILL IT BE!??!!?By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Episode 996: Episode 996-So Long to Eric & James's Deep Discount, Absolute Monsters, Iron Reboot + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew 1:11:57

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Episode 996-So Long to Eric & James's Deep Discount, Absolute Monsters, Iron Reboot + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew CIRCUS MAXIMUS #1 Mad Cave (W) Mark Sable (A) Giorgio Pontrelli (CA) Paul AzacetaPlanet She-Hulk (2025) #1 Stephanie Phillips Aaron Kuder Jenny Frison Songs by Drew - See You in the Shop & So Long, Kowabunga Mail! (Happy Farew…

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BONUS: Podsquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 5 40:28

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Okay - We just found out our first upload of this failed, so here it is! Not-so-fresh out of the oven one month later... Here's our takes on issue 5 of Exquisite Corpses. We'll be posted issue 6 reactions on Monday!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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"Watchmen" by Alan Moore Issues 4-6 (Ep. 5) 1:34:43

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Episode five is here! Ben and Antonio dive back into Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. We’re unpacking chapters 4 through 6, where Dr. Manhattan becomes unstuck in time, and Rorschach’s origins are revealed. Be part of the discussion on Instagram: @KickbackComics_PodBy Ben Thut and Antonio Jenez

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Godzilla vs Kansas City / Return to Sleepy Hollow 42:52

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It's an audio oopsey episode of first issue club! It's mostly intact but beware spooooky tech trouble this halloween. In addition to the books in the title we'll talk about the Absolute Batman Annual, Supernatural and a new volume of The Beauty!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Episode 995: Episode 995 - Jason Talks More Comics 38:07

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Episode 995 - Jason Talks More Comics Links: https://beacons.ai/comicsfunprofit Listen: https://comcsforfunandprofit.podomatic.com/ Like & Subscribe on Youtube www.youtube.com/@comicsforfunandprofit5331 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/comicsfunprofit Merch https://comicsfunprofit.threadless.com Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://kowabungacomics.c…

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Episode 994: Episode 994- Jason Interviews Steve Thompson - Ill Vacation - Comixology 49:03

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Episode 994- Jason Interviews Steve Thompson - Ill Vacation - Comixology Two soldiers left behind to defend a Pacific island receive an experimental drug designed to turn them into unbeatable fighting machines. Instead, it turns their past trauma and nightmares into reality. Now strange lights appear in a blood-red sky, a giant eye floats in the ai…

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Episode 993: Episode 993- Jason Talks Comics 44:15

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Episode 993- Jason Talks Comics Like & Subscribe on Youtube www.youtube.com/@comicsforfunandprofit5331 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/comicsfunprofit Merch https://comicsfunprofit.threadless.com Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://kowabungacomics.com - Get FOC Access: http://eepurl.com/du7Wwf or [email protected] Your Support Keeps Our Sho…

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Death of Godzilla / X-Men stuff 46:36

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Giddy-up for episode 409 of the First Issue Club! This week we're chatting about the death of Godzilla, and remembering President Crow. For first issues, we'll be talking about Age of Revelation issues Omega Kids & The Last Wolverine. In the Hellboy universe we have Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time. There's a Halloween anthology from Boom St…

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NYCC FOMO / Endeavour / Yuletide 1:15:21

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This week its just Vargas and Mike. We'll talk about what we're feeling FOMO about from NYCC, along with a heap of first issues. Aside from the books in the title we'll talk Iron & Frost, Sinister's Six, Rogue Storm, Marian Heretic, Mary Sue, and Hector Plasm!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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"Watchmen" by Alan Moore Issues 1-3 (Ep. 4) 1:46:56

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Episode four is here! Ben and Antonio dive into Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons — a gritty, genre-defining classic. We’re digging into the first three issues, where the story kicks off with a mysterious murder, morally ambiguous characters, and masked vigilantes past their prime. Be part of the discussion on Instagram: @KickbackComics_Pod…

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NYCC Exclusive News / DCKO Controversy 1:12:49

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I'M WALKING HERE! In this episode, Greg and Vargas dive into a variety of topics ranging from pranking schools to the latest news from NYCC. What happens when the Ultimate Universe ends? Fun implications of Superman entering the public domain? We're your home for breaking and exclusive THURSDAY-related NYCC coverage. We dive head first into the con…

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Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis 1:08:47

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Zack, the monster above all monsters, and underwater grouch Charlotte wrap up our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the latest works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: -Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis Topics discussed: – What themes emerge as artistic preoccupations of Ba’s …

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Absolute Evil / Spider-Man Noir 1:18:54

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On this weeks episode, we pour one out for the passing of Zdarsky Comic News, and speculate what the next Marvel DC Crossover to be announced might be. On the first issue front, we've got a lot to cover! Al Ewing pens Absolute Evil, and Spider-Man super-star Erik Larson writes Spider-Man Noir! Beyond our headliners we talk Starship Godzilla, Author…

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"God Country" by Donny Cates (Ep.3) 1:28:53

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Episode three is here! Ben and Antonio jump into God Country by Donny Cates — a cosmic story set in rural Texas about a grandfather battling dementia with the help of a really big sword. We’re going to unpack it all. Be part of the discussion on Instagram: @KickbackComics_PodBy Ben Thut and Antonio Jenez

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Spider-Man MTG cards / Twilight Zone / Kirkman's Skinbreaker 54:40

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Lotsa firsties as usual! We're talking Madcave's Phantom, Detective Comics 1101 (which is a first issue in spirit by modern day standards), Ultimate Hawkeye, Robert Kirkmans Skinbreaker on Skybound via Image Comics, Viking Moon also on Image, and Twilight zone! Maybe another one I'm spacing on, but is that not enough for you?!?! I also check with V…

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Deadpool Batman Crossover / No Man's Land 57:27

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This week we talk the biggest release since Batman 1 a couple weeks ago... and its another batman book! In the news Batman books sell a lot, and theres speculation about the Villian in the new Matt Reeves Batman movie. BATMAN BATMAN BATMAN! When asked about this weeks episode, Robin was heard saying "Holy Batman, Batman!" On our Patreon, we'll be c…

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"Ultimate Spider-Man" by Jonathan Hickman (Ep. 2) 1:44:27

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Episode two is here! Ben and Antonio dive into Ultimate Spider-Man: Married With Children by Jonathan Hickman — a bold new take on Peter Parker that flips the script on the Spidey mythos. Get ready for a whole new web to untangle as we break down what makes this reinvention of Spider-Man so compelling. Be part of the discussion on Instagram: @Kickb…

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BONUS: Exquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 4 30:40

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MORE FREAKY DELIGHTS AWAIT, in Exquisite Corpses Issue 4 - And it might be our favorite of the series thus far! Featured creators in this issue are Che Greyson & Adam Gorham.By First Issue Club Comic Books

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

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

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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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"Understanding Comics" by Scott McCloud (Ep. 1) 49:13

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Episode one is here! Ben and Antonio take on Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics—a masterpiece that gives us the tools to dig deeper, analyze smarter, and appreciate comics in a whole new way. Be part of the discussion on Instagram: @KickbackComics_PodBy Benjamin

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…