Back Issues

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, Andrew plays a small amount of Final Fantasy 15, Brent attends the IRS conference in Denver, and Michael keeps reading his book and probably makes a terrible decision!

You chose wisely! Join us as we take a look at Once & Future Volume 1: The King is Undead. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview.

Once & Future Volume 1: The King is Undead

Once & Future Vol. 1 (On Amazon)

Once & Future Vol. 1 (On Hoopla)

Published by: BOOM! Studios

Written by: Kieron Gillen

Illustrated by: Dan Mora

Colored by: Tamra Bonvillain

Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire

What we will read next:

Undiscovered Country Volume 1: Destiny

Undiscovered Country Vol. 1 (On Amazon)

Undiscovered Country Vol. 1 (On Hoopla)

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

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We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, Andrew hangs out with his work friends, Brent spends time outside, and Michael starts a new book and explores Lego Jurassic Park with the Little Guy!

The thrilling conclusions (for now), what a roller coaster of emotions! Join us as we take a look at Saga Volumes 7 through 9. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

Saga Book 3 (Vol. 7 - 9)

Saga Book 3 (Vol. 7 - 9) on Amazon

Saga Book 3 (Vol. 7 - 9) on Hoopla

Published By: Image Comics

Written By: Brian K. Vaughan

Art By: Fiona Staples

Lettering & Design By: Fonografiks

Coordination By: Eric Stephenson

What will we read next:

Once & Future Volume 1: The King is Undead

Once & Future Vol. 1 (On Amazon)

Once & Future Vol. 1 (On Hoopla)

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, Andrew contemplates the meaning of time, Brent is sick and also playing factorio, and Michael finished reading Legends & Lattes and started watching Yellowstone!

Ghüs for MVP! Join us as we take a look at Saga Volumes 4 through 6. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

Saga Book 2 (Vol. 4 - 6)

Saga Book 2 (Vol. 4 - 6) on Amazon

Saga Book 2 (Vol. 4 - 6) on Hoopla

Published By: Image Comics

Written By: Brian K. Vaughan

Art By: Fiona Staples

Lettering & Design By: Fonografiks

Coordination By: Eric Stephenson

What will we read next, Saga Book 3 (Vol. 7 - 9)

Saga Book 3

Saga Book 3 (Vol. 7 - 9) on Amazon

Saga Book 3 (Vol. 7 - 9) on Hoopla

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, Andrew gives a check in on several things he has been doing as well as a new family tradition, Brent braved the bomb cyclone to travel around Christmans, and Michael still hasn't played God of War but did manage to finish reading a book!

Where there is a The Will there is a The Way! Join us as we take a look at Saga Volumes 2 & 3. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

Saga Volume 2 & 3

Saga Volume 2 on Amazon

Saga Volume 2 on Hoopla

Saga Volume 3 on Amazon

Saga Volume 3 on Hoopla

Published By: Image Comics

Written By: Brian K. Vaughan

Art By: Fiona Staples

Lettering & Design By: Fonografiks

Coordination By: Eric Stephenson

What will we read next, Saga Book 2 (Vol. 4 - 6)

Saga Book 2

Saga Book 2 (Vol. 4 - 6) on Amazon

Saga Book 2 (Vol. 4 - 6) on Hoopla

Today on Brent's Bits: Brent questions Michael about cross country road trip companions!

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

Apologies for our absense, due to scheduling and techincal difficulties we have been away for a while. But we are excited to get back at it in the New Year!

In this episode, Brent hasn't done much more than put up some Christmas lights, Michael takes a trip to Dollywood, and Andrew trains his children with clickers and attempts to be the best Christmas light show in town!

Exotic matter detected, magic incoming! Join us as we take a look at Saga Volume 1. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

Saga Volume 1

Saga Volume 1 on Amazon

Saga Volume 1 on Hoopla

Published By: Image Comics

Written By: Brian K. Vaughan

Art By: Fiona Staples

Lettering & Design By: Fonografiks

Coordination By: Eric Stephenson

What will we read next, Saga Vol. 2 & 3

Saga Volume 2

Saga Volume 2 on Amazon

Saga Volume 2 on Hoopla

Saga Volume 3

Saga Volume 3 on Amazon

Saga Volume 3 on Hoopla

Today on Brent's Bits: Brent quizes Andrew and Michael on how large various indurstries and GDPs are.

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, Andrew raves about fountain pens, Brent explores the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and Michael recounts his Halloween decorations and finally finds a PS5!

Flameo, Hotman! Join us as we take a look at Avatar the Last Airbender: The Promise. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

Avatar the Last Airbender: The Promise

Avatar on Amazon

Avatar on Hoopla

Published By: Dark Horse

Created By: Bryan Konietzko & Michael Dante Dimartino

Script By: Gene Luen Yang

Art & Cover By: Gurihiru

Lettering By: Michael Heisler

Edited By: Lee Black

What will we read next:

Saga Vol. 1

Saga on Amazon

Saga on Hoopla

Today on Brent's Bits: We discuss the trend of reaction videos and which ones we find interesting.

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

Our apolgoies, this was meant to be a bonus episode but due to scheduling conflicts it is filling in as a regular episode.

In this episode, we explore our individual histories with the horror genre.

The spirals are all around you! Join us as we take a look at Uzumaki Chapters 1 - 5. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

Story By: Junji Ito

Art By: Junji Ito

What will we read next:

Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promis Omnibus

Avatar on Amazon

Avatar on Hoopla

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, Andrew explores Horizon: Forbidden West, Brent battles with mechanical advantage, and Michael recounts his love of Animorphs.

Saving the day with science and violence! Join us as we take a look at Atomic Robo Volume 1: The Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

Atomic Robo Volume 1: The Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne

Also available at www.atomic-robo.com

Story By: Brian Clevinger

Art By: Scott Wegner

Colors By: Ronda Pattison

Letters By: Jeff Powell

Edited By: Lee Black

What will we read next:

Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promis Omnibus

Avatar on Amazon

Avatar on Hoopla

Today on Brent's Bits: Brent shows the audience just how out of touch we are with popular culture.

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, we catch up on Mike's trip to watch the Tennessee Volunteers play, Brent recounts his travels through Phenix City, and Andrew discusses the latest childrens books he has read.

I love being a Turtle! Join us as we take a look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. Read along with us for the most context, or listen in for the story overview. 

TMNT: The Last Ronin

Published By: IDW Publishing

Story By: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz

Script By: Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz

Pencils & Inks By: Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, Kevin Eastman 

Colors By: Luis Antonio Delgado

Letters & Design By:  Shawn Lee

What will we read next:

Atomic Robo Volume 1: Atomic Robo & The Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne

Also available at www.atomic-robo.com

Today on Brent's Bits: Brent is inspired by his recent trip to Gettysburg, and decides to recite the Gettysburg address.

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast!

In this episode, (1:04) we catch up on Brent's world travels, Andrew's work/life ballance, and Mike's foray into a deckbuilding game.

We continue our adventure through the Incal Saga by diving into (19:30) Volume 3 - What Lies Beneath, and (57:02) Volume 4 - What is Above. Read along with us for the most context, or listen along for the story overview and how we feel about the saga so far (01:19:52). 

The Incal - Volume 3: What Lies Beneath

The Incal - Volume 4: What is Above

Published by Humanoids

Written: Alejandro Jodorowsky

Art: Moebius (Jean Giraud)

What will we read next (01:24:40)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin

Today on Brent's Bits (01:33:35) : Brent pitches super hero fights to Andrew and Mike, but not with your traditional roster of heroes.

Recommendations (1:45:38)

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast! In this episode we catch up from our round of summer vacations.  We are continuing our look into The Incal Saga, and in this episode we are discussing Volume 2, The Luminous Incal. Read along with us for the most context, or listen along for the story overview.

Today on Brent's Bits: Brent and Andrew use mad libs to try and create comic book titles that can stump Michael in a quiz.

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

The Incal - Volume 2: The Luminous Incal

Published by Humanoids

Written: Alejandro Jodorowsky

Art: Moebius (Jean Giraud)

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs:

Switch Me On, Time Travellin' Nancy, Samovar Party

Welcome to the Back Issues Podcast! In this inaugural episode we discuss our history with comics and take a deep dive look into The Incal Vol. 1. Read along with us for the most context, or listen along for the story overview.

Today's Brent's Bits: Brent makes Mike predict the future!

Do you have thoughts on this book, suggestions, or questions? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at thebackissuespod@gmail.com

The Incal - Volume 1: The Black Incal

Published by Humanoids

Written: Alejandro Jodorowsky

Art: Moebius (Jean Giraud)

We would like to thank Shane Ivers of Silver Man Studios for the use of the songs 

Switch Me On & Time Travellin' Nancy