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Alyssa Wong returns to the show to discuss their current and future projects in Star Wars! So much has happened since they were on the show last December and it was such a joy to catch up! *Spoilers for Doctor Aphra (2020) through Issue #30 and Return of the Jedi: Ewoks*

• What was their Star Wars Celebration Europe experience like?
• How did it feel to be announced as a new author in The High Republic and what was going through their head as they walked out on stage?
• Working with Daniel José Older on The High Republic: Escape from Valo
• The Dark Droids comic crossover coming this summer
• From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi coming in September
• Return of the Jedi: Ewoks! How did this one-shot come together?
• Who is their favorite Ewok and... would they EAT an Ewok?!?!
• Doctor Aphra and the conclusion of the Spark Eternal Arc
• How do they balance so many characters while giving them all amazing moments?
• The pairings of Doctor Aphra #30: Kho Phon Farrus and Detta Yao, Just Lucky and Ariole, and the buildup and continuation of Aphra and Sana's relationship
• Seeing their original characters as cosplay at Star Wars Celebration
• Some teases on what's coming soon!

Follow Alyssa on Twitter @crashwong and also check out their ongoing Deadpool run and Spirit World, which drops on May 9th!

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From stereotypical popular boy to  America's Ass.  Chris Evans has an extensive portfolio of films. Lets talk about them!

It's a Giant-Size Episode this week as MJ & Jones share their top picks from the November 2022 solicits, discuss Kickstarted comics, and share their thoughts on that new She-Hulk tv show. 

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Time Stamps:

What We’re Reading: 2:54
November 2022 Solicits: 12:19

• Image Comics: 12:35
• Dark Horse Comics: 15:55
• DC: 17:49
• Marvel: 33:09
• Epic Collections: 45:04
• BOOM! Studios: 49:04
• Lightning Round: 52:17

Listener Question: 1:01:22
She-Hulk Chat: 1:08: 40
Outro: 1:14:34

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This week MJ & Jones have watched the final five episodes of Netflix’s The Sandman, and they have feelings.

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Time Stamps:

What We’re Reading: 1:24
News: 8:42
Netflix’s The Sandman, Part Two: 13:40
Outro: 54:58

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Travis welcomes Silver from @starwars_thrifting and Into the Garbage Chute Podcast to break down the Obi-Wan #3 comic!

*This is a spoiler-filled episode*

Obi-Wan #3 brings back Old Ben journaling about his adventures and lessons from when he was younger--this time featuring an epic Republic vs. Confederacy battle including his old pal Commander Cody. Join us as we summarize the story, give our top highlights, and speculate on what's to come!

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This week MJ & Jones report back on their experiences watching the first five episodes of Netflix's ambitious television adaptation of The Sandman.

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Time Stamps:

What We’re Reading: 1:24
Netflix's The Sandman, Part One: 7:24
Listener Question: 35:58
Outro: 41:33

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This week MJ & Jones knock out the October 2022 solicits and attempt to make sense out of the recent shocking Batgirl movie news.

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Time Stamps:

What We’re Reading: 1:24
September 2022 Solicits: 8:07

• Image Comics: 8:54
• Dark Horse: 11:51
• DC: 13:41
• Marvel: 29:49
• Epic Collections! 39:48
• BOOM! Studios: 44:05
• Lightning Round: 46:16

Listener Question: 52:41
Batgirl Movie News: 1:00:49
Outro: 1:09:52

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It's a packed episode of CASUAL WEDNESDAYS this week, as MJ & Jones crack the August 2022 comic solicitations and go bananas over the new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder.

Time Stamps:

What We're Reading: 2:29
August 2022 Solicits: 7:25

• Image Comics: 8:20
• Dark Horse: 13:39
• DC: 15:41
• Marvel: 24:40
• Lightning Round: 34:23

Thor: Love and Thunder Chat: 44:28
Outro: 56:48

This week: MJ & Jones go crazy over how much they enjoyed Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, catch up on stuff they're reading, and talk comic book fatigue.

Time Stamps:

Reading: 2:05
Doctor Strange Talk: 6:58
SPOILER TALK: 19:57-32:39
Listener Question: 35:34
Outro: 41:05

This week MJ & Jones crack the June 2022 comic book solicitations and have a small, spoiler-free chat about 'Moon Knight.'

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Time Stamps:

Moon Knight: 1:25
Reading: 4:11
June 2022 Solicits: 9:50

• Image Comics: 10:21
• Dark Horse Comics: 16:25
• DC: 19:10
• Marvel: 26:22
• BOOM! Studios: 45:22
• Lightning Round: 46:26

Listener Question: 52:20
Outro: 1:01:39

At last! MJ & Jones dust off their editions of JLA/Avengers #1-4 for a series of read-through episodes that pay tribute to the career of the great George Pérez. This week: JLA/Avengers #2, wherein an apartment is invaded, the Batcave gets a visitor, and a Destroyer of Worlds seemingly meets his match.

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At last! MJ & Jones dust off their editions of JLA/Avengers #1-4 for a series of read-through episodes that pay tribute to the career of the great George Pérez. This week: JLA/Avengers #1, wherein a vigilante gets his keister kicked, a fabled dragon awakes, and a hammer is thrown.

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This week MJ & Jones talk about the imminent 'Human Target' hiatus, the upcoming creator rosters for 'Batman' and 'Ant-Man', 'Thor: Love and Thunder' spoilers, and share their favorite seasoned superheroes. 

Time Stamps:

News: 5:08

• 'Human Target' Hiatus: 5:40
• 'Ant-Man' Anniversary: 9:28
• 'Batman' Creator Shakeup: 11:21

Listener Question: 18:25
Outro: 26:32

This week MJ & Jones try to navigate the decimation of the ComiXology comics service, praise the Hero Initiative's upcoming 'JLA/Avengers' reprint, and attempt to parse the new trailer for 'Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness'.

Time Stamps:

News: 

• ComiXology: 5:38
• 'JLA/Avengers: 9:34
• 'Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness': 15:40

Listener Question: 30:47
Outro: 37:24

Finally, yeesh! MJ & Jones are here with recommendations for all the great (or, at least, all right) releases in the APRIL 2022 comic book solicitations! Also this week: We answer a listener question about which Batman '89-esque adaptation-to-comics project we'd love to see next!

Time Stamps: 

April 2022 Solicits: 8:00

• Image  Comics: 8:25
• DC: 12:23
• Marvel: 22:31
  • Epic Collections! 32:58
• BOOM! Studios: 34:57
• Lightning Round: 36:22

Listener Question: 43:11
Outro: 51:22

Who is Batman?, Where is Batman? Why is Batman? All your questions will be answered in this episode all about the caped crusader, BATMAN. Learn about the Dark Knight and his villain's in this vigilante episode!

We’re back! After an extended hiatus away from our microphones, MJ & Jones are here with a shorter format and a whole bunch of comic book hullabaloo, which includes: Two new CAPTAIN AMERICA series, a new DREAMING spin-off written by James Tynion IV (!!!) and the much-hyped DEATH OF THE JUSTICE LEAGUE, which will either be moderately interesting or… not that at all!

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Time Stamps:

News: 5:34
Top 5 Most Anticipated Issues: 16:38
Listener Question: 22:02
Outro: 29:01

It’s finally here! MJ & Jones are back with recommendations for all the great (or, at least, all right) comic book/graphic novel/manga releases in the FEBRUARY 2022 comic book solicitations! Also this week: our Top 5 Most Anticipated Issues, our favorite (and least favorite) superhero runs, and a light WIZARD MAGAZINE read-thru, because our listeners are patient and lovely and dammit, they deserve it! 

Time Stamps:

February 2022 Solicits: 3:48

• Image Comics: 3:48
• Dark Horse Comics: 12:17
• DC: 13:55
• Marvel: 23:15
• BOOM! Studios: 34:50
• Lightning Round: 40:15

Top 5 Most Anticipated Issues: 48:26
Listener Question: 54:58
'Wizard' #63 Flip-Thru: 1:03:36
Outro: 1:18:29

Holy Flashback! Robin is just all over the place these days, it seems, so MJ & Jones thought it would be fun to crack ROBIN: YEAR ONE! How does Dick Grayson’s definitive origin story stack up today? Also this week: DC’s new SHAZAM, Spider-Man’s latest Goblin, and Frank Miller’s all-new YA book??

Time Stamps:

News: 2:54
'Robin: Year One' Flip-Thru: 13:44
Top 5 Most Anticipated Issues: 58:14
Best/Worst MCU Picks: 1:02:19
Outro: 1:16:15

On the docket for the January 2022 solicits: the Kurt Busiek era of Image Comics begins and Chip Zdarsky's Batman does, too; She-Hulk makes her gregarious green return, and we are living in the Ben Reilly-ssaince!

Time Stamps:

January 2022 Solicits: 3:42

• Image Comics: 5:17
• Dark Horse Comics: 11:30
• DC: 14:10
• Marvel: 23:54
• IDW Publishing: 38:41
• BOOM! Studios: 39:39
• Lightning Round: 40:26

Listener Question: 47:14
Outro: 53:08