Comic Book Podcast | Talking Comics

We're off to Ghost Planet for this week's episode as David Pepose joins the cast to discuss the launch of his upcoming Space Ghost series! After David dazzles us with his comic book wares, Joey, Aaron, Bob, John, and Steve wax rhapsodic about more comics, Dune: Part Two, and more!

Books: Women of Marvel 2024, Fantastic Four #133, Captain Marvel #5, White Widow #4, Power Girl #5, Harley Quinn #37, Punisher #4, Room Service #0, If You Find This, I'm Already Dead #1, Invincible Iron Man #15, Batman #142-144, Spider-Man #44, Duke #3, Newborn #1-15, Avengers: Twilight #3

Other Stuff: Dune: Part Two, Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur Season 2, Ninja Kamui Season 1, Space Ghost, Space Ghost Coast to Coast

This week's episode is a doozy, folks! After reviewing the first season of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender, the crew discusses the ongoing state of the X-Men, the superb quality of World's Finest, Elivira's latest adventure, Baylor Snifft's I Hate Fairyland cameo, Oswald Cobblepot, and more! Then we hit a triggering listener question that reveals everyone's ridiculous peeves and uninformed hang-ups.

Books: Man's Best #1, Mech Cadets #6, Six Fingers #1, Rise of the Powers of X #2, Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24, X-Force #49, Sentry #3, Spider-Woman: Gang War #4, Sunstone Sketchbook, Jay Garrick: The Flash #5, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #2, Penguin #1-5, Cobra Commander #2, I Hate Fairyland #11

Other Stuff: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Drive-Away Dolls

This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

It's once again time to convene the Talking Comics Doctor Who round table as Aaron, Bronwyn, John, & Eisner Award Winner Doctor Carolyn Cocca get together to discuss William Hartnell's First Doctor. Join the crew as they begin their monthly journey through time as they discuss the history and their love for Doctor Who.

The Talking Comics crew walks in the spider webs this week with a spirited review of Sony's Madame Web! Writer Jeremy Whitley also joins us to discuss his latest graphic novel, The Cold Ever After!, with artist Megan Huang.

Books: Thunderbolts #3, The Cabinet #1, The Infernals #1, The Displaced #1, Action Comics #1059-1062, Amazing Spider-Man #40-43, Fall of the House of X #2, Abbot 1979 #4, Blade #8, Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1, Transformers #1-5, Six Fingers #1

Other Stuff: Madame Web (movie review), Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Marvels, Dune: Part One, Nin Kamui

This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Congratulations to Taylor Swift for winning the Super Bowl! This week, Bob, Aaron, Chris, and Steve traverse liminal space to bring you their opinions about the Deadpool and Wolverine teaser, comics, the decline in quality of McDonald's Happy Meals, and more!

Books: Love Everlasting #12, The Cull #5, Birds of Prey #5, Poison Ivy #19, She-Hulk #5, Dead X-men #1, Sirens of the City #6, The One Hand #1, Hide (graphic novel), Letters on the Wall (Webtoon), Pine and Merrimac #1-2, The Hunger and the Dusk #1-5

Other Stuff: Lisa Frankenstein (movie), Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 1, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Season 2, Argylle (movie), Death and Other Details (TV show), Ooblets (video game), Baldur's Gate 3 (video game)

This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

The Three Amigos (Bob, John, and Steve) assemble to discuss geriatric Avengers, the art of Matt Baker, different eras of Harley Quinn, monumental TV moments, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and more!

Books: Duke #2, GODS #2-4, World's Finest Annual #1, Avengers Inc. #5, Marvel Voices: Legends #1, Matt Baker: The Art of Glamour, Harley Quinn #28-31, Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1-2, Harley Quinn #32-35, Avengers Twilight #1-2

Other Stuff: Robot Dreams (movie), Orion and the Dark (movie), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (movie)

This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In this unhinged episode of the podcast, the Chaos Crew drives Aaron to the brink of insanity while discussing conspiracy theories, comic books, and the lengths Chuck Dixon will go to prove he's an out-of-touch asshole.

Books: Racc Pack )OGN), Biographic: Audrey Hepburn, Jay Garrick: The Flash #4, Power Girl #5, Power Pack: Into the Storm #1, Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #21-23, Ghost Machine One-Shot, Avengers: Twilight #1, Resurrection of Magneto #1, Cable #1, Rom Omnibus, Yellow (Webtoon), Crystal City Killers (Webtoon), Second Chance First World (Webtoon), Potion Permit (Webtoon), Below by Laurel Hightower (novel)

This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In this annual queer end review, the THOT hosts are joined by queer-espondent, TJ from Gotham Outsiders to discuss our top 10 queer books of 2023. We get really tipsy, compare our collective traumas, and discuss blood-sucking and finger-banging while recommending some truly thirsty reads!

Thirsty on Toon is a member of the Talking Comics family of podcasts. Thirsty on Toon was co-created by Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Chris Ceary of Talking Comics and Gotham Outsiders, respectively. You can find Thirsty on Toon on Twitter @thirstyontoon. Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Chris Ceary are your co-hosts for this mature-rated podcast series.

It's time to live fast and eat trash, folks! Stephanie Cooke is in the house to discuss her new graphic novel with artist Whitney Gardner, Racc Pack! Then, the shenanigans continue with talk about killer bears, Alan Scott, the questionable transition of the X-Men into a new era, and more!

Books: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #2, Junkyard Joe #1-6, Cobra Commander #1, X-Men #30, Rise of the Powers of X #1, Invincible Iron Man #14, Waller vs. Wildstorm #4, Alan Scott: Green Lantern #3, White Widow #3, Fantastic Four #16, Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons

Other Stuff: Racc Pack!

This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

As promised, we're back with a "regular" edition of the Talking Comics podcast. After a harrowing week, Bob, Joey, Aaron, and Steve celebrate a Lunar New Year Love Story with Gene Luen Yang, discuss the future of the X-Men, hit the dance floor with She-Hulk, get sweaty for Bearded Daddy Peter Parker, sing the praises of Marvel's Echo, and more!

Books: Lunar New Year Love Story (graphic novel), Ultimate Spider-Man #1, Birds of Prey #4-5, Love Everlasting #11, Abbott 1979 #3, Adventureman: Ghost Lights #1-2, Sensational She-Hulk #4, Alan Scott: Green Lantern #1-2, The Fall of the House of X #1

Other Stuff: Marvel's Echo (Disney+ series)

Chris and Steve are holding down the fort this week, but they're not alone! Hawkgirl and Galaxy the Prettiest Star writer Jadzia Axelrod is here to talk about all things Hawkgirl, going behind the curtain with DC Comics, the origin of the Metropolis Dog, and much more!

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

We're back from the holiday break and ready to ring in the new year with stockings full of comics, our 2024 comic book resolutions, and our thoughts about Rebel Moon, New Year's Eve traditions, the fugly cast of Shrek, and much more!

Books: Fantastic Four #14-15, Marvel Meow #1, A Call to Cthulhu, The Mysteries, DC Comics catch-up, It Strikes a Chord (Webtoon), Literary Link (Webtoon), WildCATS #12, Outsiders #1-2, Catfight #5, Sentry #1, Duke #1, Green Arrow #1-6, Blue Beetle #1-5, My Little Sister is the Demon Lord (Webtoon) #1-5, Level 1 Housewife (Webtoon), House of Slaughter #12-20, House of Butcher #1, The Enfield Gang Massacre #1-5, Doctor Strange #9-11, Hack/Slash: Back to School #1-2

Other Stuff: Rebel Moon, Polite Society, Merry Little Batman, Jusant, Alan Wake 2, PowerWash Simulator, Letterkenny, Blue Beetle, Poor Things, Self Reliance

In this special episode of the Talking Comics podcast, Aaron, John, Bronwyn, and Eisner Award-winning Dr. Professor Carolyn Cocca hop on the TARDIS to discuss BBC's Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023!

Regular episodes of the Talking Comics podcast resume next week! Gird your loins!

his Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In the final episode of our End-of-Year Celebration, John, Chris, and Bronwyn present their favorite comics, novels, films, video games, and more! Plus, the whole crew discusses Flame Con and their favorite Talking Comics moments overall!

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The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In this special episode of the Talking Comics podcast, Aaron, John, Bronwyn, and Eisner Award-winning Dr. Professor Carolyn Cocca hop on the TARDIS to discuss BBC's three new Doctor Who Specials!

This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In this episode of Thirsty on Toon, we get tipsy while talking royal rear ends, our romance trope origin stories, and get surprisingly deep in the weeds on controversies around queer publishing while reviewing the queer romance com Red White & Royal Blue!

Thirsty on Toon is a member of the Talking Comics family of podcasts. Thirsty on Toon was co-created by Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Chris Ceary of Talking Comics and Gotham Outsiders, respectively. You can find Thirsty on Toon on Twitter @thirstyontoon. Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Chris Ceary are your co-hosts for this mature-rated podcast series.

For Part 2 of this three-part presentation, Aaron Amos and Steve Seigh wax rhapsodic about their favorite comics, novels, movies, and more of the year!

Books: The Magic Order 4, Prodigy: Icarus Society, GCPD: The Blue Wall, Flawed, WildCATS, AXE Judgement Day, Strange Academy Finals, X-Men, Static: Shadows of Dakota, Thor, Sirens of the City, Invincible Ironman, Green Lantern: War Journal, Sainted Love, Queenie: The Godmother of Harlem, Danger and Other Unknown Risks OGN, Hungry Ghost, I Hate Fairyland, Immortal Sergeant, Know Your Station, Parker Girls, Plush, Rare Flavours, She-Hulk, Something is Killing the Children, Where Monsters Lie, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos, Death of a Pop Star (Webtoon), Everything is Fine: Season 2 (Webtoon), Night Wols & Summer Skies (Webtoon), The Guy Upstairs (Webtoon), You've Gotta Be Kitten Me (Webtoon), Zomcom (Webtoon)

Other Stuff: You bet!

Steve's Top 23 Albums for 2023!

Ethel Cain - Preacher’s Daughter
Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden
Dizzy - Open Up Wide
The Beaches - Blame My Ex
Screaming Females - Desire Pathway
Aesop Rock - Integrated Tech Solutions
beabadoobee - Live in LA
bdrmm - I Don’t Know
Boygenius - The Record
Crosses - Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete
fanclubwallet - Small Songs, Vol. 1
Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Data Doom
Gracie Abrams - Good Riddance
HEALTH - RAT WARS
Laveda - A Place You Grew Up In
Pahua - Habita
Pearly Drops - A Little Disaster
Puscifer - Global Probing
Sincere Engineer - Cheap Grills
Slowdive - everything is alive
Sølv - Somewhere Between Heaven and Drowning
Taylor Swift - Midnights
Woods - Perennial

It's December, and do you know what that means? It's time for the Annual Talking Comics End-of-Year Celebration! For Part 1 of this three-part presentation, Bob Reyer and Joey Braccino wax rhapsodic about their favorite comics, novels, movies, and more of the year!

Books: The Cull, The Great British Bump-Off, It's Jeff!, Love Everlasting, Poison Ivy, Saga, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Blacula: Return of the King, Blood Stain Vol. 4, The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Ten Days in the Madhouse, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Oona Out of Order, Anxious People, At the End of Every Day, War Eagles, Playing to Lose, Captain America: Symbol of Truth, Sentinel of Liberty, and Cold War, Superman: Harvest of Youth, Immortal X-Men, Sins of Sinister, Once Upon a Time at the End of the World, Arcade Kinds, Black Panther, Minor Threats, The Alternates, Local Man, That Texas Blood, Enfield Gang Massacre, Sirens of the City, She-Hulk, Love Everlasting, Transitions, Darlin and Her Other Names, Daredevil, Fishflies, Batgirls, The Night Eaters: Book 2, Superman: Lost, Captain America: The Ghost Army, Mech Cadets, Ashes

Aaron does his best to disrupt the Chaos Crew while talking a Big Game. Chris has a Hallmark moment and a few glasses of wine while Bob talks about his favorite Kaiju Minus One.

This week's Books: Harley Quinn Black+White+Redder #5, Harley Quinn #34, Howard The Duck #1 (one-shot), Luke Cage: Gang War #1, Spider-Woman Gang War #1, Ms. Marvel: The Last Mutant #4, Godzilla Minus One, Snow Bound (webtoon), Love From Beyond (webtoon), Cinderella Boy (webtoon), Star Catcher (webtoon), Big Game #6, Geiger: Ground Zero #8, Sirens of The City #4-5

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

The Chaos Crew takes a breather this week as Steve returns from his 31st Tool concert, Chris discovers a new obsession with Emerald Fennell's Saltburn, Aaron gets reacquainted with Donna Nobel from Doctor Who, and Bob smashes alongside She-Hulk!

Books: Jay Garrick: The Flash #2, Justice Society #7, Avengers, Inc. #3, Sensational She-Hulk #2, Captain Marvel #2, Slice of Life (Webtoon), Morgana and Oz (Webtoon), Rose and Sunflower (Webtoon), Superman: The Harvests of Youth OGN, Death of a Pop Star #1-30 (Webtoon)

Other Stuff: Saltburn, Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron, Tool (live)

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who dissect everything comics-related weekly, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.