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Is Doctor Doom actually the hero we deserved all along? That’s the question that ends up on the table — and nobody has a clean answer. Jason, Scott, and Steven dig into what makes Doom work as a character (and what breaks him). They get into *One World Under Doom*, Hickman’s Fantastic Four run, Doom’s unlikely relationship with Valeria Richards, his alliance with Namor, the "Doom would never strik...

**What Are We Reading? | Comic Talk** The guys sit down and dig into what’s been in their read piles this week. Steven can’t stop talking about Bruce Jones’ run on *The Incredible Hulk* — a horror-conspiracy thriller that puts Banner front and center and only unleashes the Hulk when it hits hardest. If you loved *Immortal Hulk*, this is required reading. JR Jr., Mike Deodato, and some of the most...

Jason, Scott and Stephen discuss the heavy hype leading into Absolute Batman #20 and how many assumed it would feature the first appearance of Robin, only to realize that key “new Robins” first appear in issue #19, which arrived with less warning and left shops unable to prepare orders. They debate whether publishers owe advance clarity, noting Scott Snyder’s approach to holding back covers to avo...

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Stephen, Scott and Jason discuss the resurgence of anthology comics—standalone stories that avoid heavy continuity—citing modern horror and sci‑fi anthologies like Oni Press’s all-new EC-licensed titles (Epitaphs of the Abyss, Cruel Universe, and Cruel Kingdom), Boom Studios’ Hello Darkness, and Twilight Zone comics. They highlight how rotating creative teams and varied styles make anthologies eas...

It’s New Comic Book Day!! Jason and Scott spotlight Absolute Batman #20 with Mech Robins! They also discuss Barbara Gordon being jailed for vigilantism as Batgirl, with Vandal Savage as police commissioner and Poison Ivy as mayor, noting parallels to the anti-vigilante tone in the current Daredevil TV season and mentioning a new Punisher release. Additional pickups and recommendations include Capt...

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Jason, Stephen and Scott break down Free Comic Book Day (May 2) free comics and big discounts on back issues and everything else. They flip through notable giveaways and previews, including Spider-Man, “King in Black/Queen in Black” tie-in, Avatar Legends, DC’s Next Level sampler, Avengers: Armageddon, and various all-ages and licensed titles. They debate whether publishers should return to more o...

Jason and Scott run through New Comic Wednesday highlights, led by Marvel’s Spider-Man/Superman crossover collection featuring a Brian Michael Bendis story plus creators like Brad Meltzer, Jeff Johns, Gary Frank, and a Peach Momoko Spider-Gwen cover, alongside numerous cover variants and a sketch cover. They spotlight a big week for DC’s Absolute line with new Absolute Flash and Absolute Wonder Wo...

It’s New Comic Wednesday with a solid week of releases led by a new Absolute Batman, including discussion of the surprising Robin symbol appearing on multiple covers and a strong recommendation to pick up the issue. The shop highlights reprints and facsimiles, names Fireborne #1 as the pick of the week (with an homage cover), and talks through “the next level” titles like Batwoman, Deathstroke, an...

It’s New Comic Wednesday with a solid week of releases led by a new Absolute Batman, including discussion of the surprising Robin symbol appearing on multiple covers and a strong recommendation to pick up the issue. The shop highlights reprints and facsimiles, names Fireborne #1 as the pick of the week (with an homage cover), and talks through “the next level” titles like Batwoman, Deathstroke, an...

Stephen’s dog talked him into watching “Predator: Badlands” and somehow it’s now our recommendation for the week! Its throwback late-’80s/early-’90s sci‑fi action feel, simple plot, balanced humor and drama, and a low-key Alien crossover element involving a Weyland-Yutani synthetic; we also talk Dan Trachtenberg’s “Prey” and an animated Predator anthology. The conversation expands into what they w...

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Jason and Scott return for New Comic Wednesday and They spotlight a big week of “Absolute” floppies and reprints, a new Absolute Superman issue, and discuss enjoying Hawkman’s role and whether he might reappear in the upcoming Absolute Green Arrow horror-leaning story after events involving Green Arrow. They preview Batman #8 following a cliffhanger about Joker’s knowledge, note shipping issues af...

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After finishing DC King Omega (DCKO) #5, the episode breaks down how the event pays off and sets up what’s coming next year: Superman returns with both Alpha and Omega power, takes the Heart of Apocalypse from Lex Luthor (the disappointing King Omega winner in #4), and defeats Darkseid by rallying his friends, leaving Darkseid drifting in space but not destroyed. The discussion spotlights the epil...

The episode reviews upcoming comic previews with an emphasis on what the hosts are most excited to read next year across Marvel, DC, and Image. On the Marvel side, they discuss Queen in Black and the muted hype around a larger “Armageddon” build, a post-Ultimate storyline featuring Miles Morales safeguarding “origin boxes,” facsimile and Epic Collection reprints, Star Wars one-shots tied to Rogue...

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Stephen and Scott talk comics and "stuff" while snowed in. Mentioned in this episode: Outro Intro

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It’s New Comics Wednesday with a stacked week led by Absolute Batman #17, which introduces Poison Ivy in the Absolute Universe and is expected to be a must-buy. The episode also highlights key facsimile releases, including Batman Adventures reprinting “Mad Love,” Detective Comics #575 (the first chapter of Batman: Year Two), and a Civil War facsimile. Looking ahead, the hosts spotlight several boo...

In this episode of New Comics Wednesday, hosts dive into a treasure trove of exciting reprints and fresh releases. Highlighted titles include several Absolute Batman Joker editions with stunning foil variants and the penultimate issue of the ’Abomination’ arc featuring Bane. They also discuss the highly anticipated DC Koko #4, where major crossovers and character interactions promise thrilling dev...

Join us for this week’s New Comic Book Wednesday as we dive into the best new comic releases! From crossovers in DC KO’s Boss Battle to epic battles - Absolute Superman vs Absolute Hawkman, we’ve got a lot to unpack. We also spotlight new issues from iconic series like Batman and Green Lantern, discuss our favorite nostalgic comics, and highlight upcoming releases that have us excited for next yea...