Episodes
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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of July 3, 2024. We get the first issue of Absolute Power with Waller making a big move. The latest issue of Batman ties into Absolute Power also. The second issue of My Adventures of Superman ramps up the action while keeping the feel of the cartoon. Get details on these titles and more.
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Matt Kindt returns to the show to chat about his upcoming project that he has co-written with his mother Margie, Gilt Frame. Drawing from a love of story and history that goes back to Matt's youth, that his mother helped foster, this murder mystery stars two characters that have a lot in common with the co-writers themselves. It's clear these two had a blast creating the comic as they both gained a new appreciation of the creative process and the unique way that comics melds visual and narrative storytelling. Don't miss this incredible conversation about this new series from Dark Horse that has plenty of wonderful tidbits from Matt's childhood.
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Jace welcomes up and coming writer Morgan Hampton to the show to talk about his series Sons of Start Trek. So much of the recent story telling in the IDW Star Trek universe has dealt with legacy, family and fathers & sons, it's great to hear Morgan's take on his approach to this story. We also find out how Morgan found his own way to Star Trek through his own father. Plus, the remarkable similarities between Morgan and Jake Sisko. Listen in for all this and more.
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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!
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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 with the various other writers and artists on this event and how what they have brought to this story. There's tons of insight into the event here and enough hints to excite us even more for what's to come in the Absolute Power event.
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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 hidden gem, Ryan Best (BEAR MARKET BUSINESSMAN), and gorgeously colored by the one and only, Fabi Marques (BATMAN: THE WORLD, POWER RANGERS, BARBARIC) with letters by the nicest man in comics, Matías Zanetti! This is Trevor & Pocket Watch Press' NINTH project on Kickstarter, having successfully funded & fulfilled all prior campaigns!
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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 CHAPTER OF THE COBRA THREAT BEGINS HERE.
James McCullen Destro XXIV is the man behind M.A.R.S. Industries, the undisputed leader in providing high-tech weapons to world powers-for the right price.
But the emergence of Energon has changed everything.
As Destro's ambitions grow, the "Crimson Twins" Tomax and Xamot Paoli emerge to destroy their competition, and Cobra Commander realizes his current ally could be his future greatest enemy.
Acclaimed writer DAN WATTERS (UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LIVES!, Loki) and artist ANDREI BRESSAN (DARK RIDE, BIRTHRIGHT) change the balance of power in the Energon Universe forever. -
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 link between Wonder Woman and Cheetah is explored in Wonder Woman #10, though maybe not as deeply as it could or should be and Constantine gets very meta in his search for the sand of Morpheeus. Get the details about all of these in more in this week's episode.
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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 the project came together with a peek behind the curtain and be sure to check out the campaign yourself so you don't miss out!
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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 hunt and destroy other serial killers she has begun to question her very existence and purpose. Turning to an unlikely source for help, will she be able to reconcile her actions and who she is now with who she used to be?
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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 of a classic character. Join us as we remember Benny and give our thoughts on this week's titles.
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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.
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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 of the Batman/Failsafe/Zur En Arrh story and the consequences for the Bat-Family remain to be seen.
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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 match. Finally the DC Pride anthology has some great stories and some others that don't resonate with the guys as much, but the emotional vulnerability, maturity and self-awareness Phil Jimenez brings to his autobiographical story is powerfully touching to say the least.
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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.
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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 ill and has no expectation of returning. Roy is joined on his mission by Leopold and Albert, two Mars rovers equipped with artificial intelligence, who look upon the dying pet store manager as a sort of God. Against the backdrop of not only his waning days but those of human civilization as well, Roy has ample time to think about where things went wrong for both and what it means to be a dying god. A riveting story of planetary exploration and of finding meaning in your final days. An incredible balance of emotion and relatability in the story lead to a profound sense of connection for the reader and fan reaction has shown that to be true. Presented in the format Mark loves best, this is a story that will have you thinking about it long after its over. Plus, if you are anything like Jace, it will be a story you can't wait to share with friends. Listen in on our chat with Mark for all the details.
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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 writing the Female Furies and so much more. Be sure to listen in and pick up the graphic novel when it drops June 4th.
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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 opportunity to own a piece of comic book history.
Decades in the making, a collaboration for the ages as the legendary artist Todd McFarlane finally has an agreement with Marvel to produce figures of his iconic art. Additionally, Todd will be bringing his considerable knowledge and expertise in making some of the best toys in the world, to other iconic Marvel moments from other artists as well. Listen in as Todd explains what we can expect, what he is most excited for and even some of the images we will see brought to life in these dioramas. You can see the full press release below.
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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.
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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.
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