Comic Canon Revival

Hold onto your halo, because things are about to get heavenly chaotic on The Comic Canon Revival! Wendell, Jered, and the special co-host extraordinaire James West are diving headfirst into the unhinged world of Garth Ennis' "Preacher Vol. 3." In this episode, our trio of hosts takes on the preacher man himself, Jesse Custer, as he continues his wild quest across America. From the d...

Get ready for an epic showdown on The Comic Canon Revival as Jered, Wendell, and Chris tackle one of Marvel's most iconic story arcs — "Infinity Gauntlet"! In this episode, our dynamic trio dives deep into the cosmic chaos woven by Jim Starlin and George Perez. As they explore the pages of this legendary saga, Jered, Wendell, and Chris break down the cosmic mayhem wrought by the Mad...

It's the Comic Canon Revival's 50th episode!  And fortuitously it happens to coincide with the spooky season. For our Halloween installment we chose something that captures both the horror and the whimsy of the holiday: Locke & Key.  And we asked back Robyn Reynolds to break down this spooky masterpiece with us because who better?  We hope you enjoyed this reading as much as we did,...

Get ready for an extra-special 49th episode of The Comic Canon Revival! Jered, Wendell, and Chris are joined by the one and only Jorg Hohman, the comic connoisseur behind Columbia's legendary comic book shop, Heroes and Dragons. Together, they're about to embark on a whirlwind journey through the pages of Dave Sim's graphic novel, "High Society." But hold onto your monocle...

Get ready for a mythic episode of The Comic Canon Revival that's so good, it's like it was woven by the Fates themselves! This time, it's not just Jered and Wendell holding down the fort. They've brought in the legendary JT to dissect Wonder Woman: The Hikateia by Greg Rucka. It's a comic book so intense, it could give Zeus a run for his lightning bolts! With Wendell'...

Things get seriously satirical as we dive into the post apocalyptic law enforcement hellscape adventure that is... Judge Dredd: Block Mania & the Apocalypse War.  First time guest and seasoned book monger Chris Blaker stops by to assist us in breaking down this ultra violent comic book antihero who takes fascist parody to the nth degree.  Authoritarian brutality never tasted so good! Unfortuna...

Hold onto your swords and prepare for some manga madness on The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are stepping out of their comfort zones and inviting their friend Angelo to tackle Berzerk Vol. 1 by Kentaro Miura. Jered might be a little lost in this new manga world, but fear not! Wendell and Angelo are here to guide him through the dark and fantastical tale of Guts and his epic adventures. F...

On this episode we continue our reading series of Preacher, the (very) graphic novel magnum opus created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon.  The story really begins to cook as Jesse Custer, Tulip, and Cassidy continue their journey to bring God to justice, and things finally come to a head as the Preacher goes up against Herr Star and the Illuminati like power of the Grail.  And we were fortunate en...

Holy Chimichangas! Two episodes back to back!  Get ready for a hilarious throw-down on The Comic Canon Revival!  Jered and Wendell are dishing out the laughs as they dissect Deadpool: Dark Reign by Daniel Way. It's Deadpool vs. Bullseye in a battle of wits, weapons, and wise-cracks. Expect explosive action, epic one-liners, and more fourth-wall-breaking moments than you can handle. Tune in as...

CCR SMASH!!! On this episode we look at Immortal Hulk!  Al Ewing's Eisner nominated mega hit is one of the most recent comics the we've ever put under our figurative microscope, but it's already cemented its legacy as one of the most important  Hulk tales in an already storied history.  Immortal Hulk reinvigorated the Hulk's mythos, infusing it with a literary gravitas and phil...

Hold onto your cowboy hats, because things are about to get wild on the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are joined by special guest host James West as they dive headfirst into the dark and twisted world of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's Preacher. In this episode, they tackle the first twelve issues of the iconic comic book series, exploring the gritty storytelling...

On this episode JT returns to talk about one of the most (if not THE most) influential Teen Titans stories to ever hit the shelves: the New Teen Titans: the Judas Contract.  It's a divided house as the CCR crew debates the relative merits of Marv Wolfman & George Perez's watershed Teen Titans tale of coming of age growing pains and formative betrayal.   

Get ready to geek out with Jered and Wendell as they take on the epic Marvel universe in the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! This week, they're tackling Avengers: Heroes Reborn by George Perez and Kurt Busiek - and it's superhero madness! From the wacky alternate universe to the off-the-wall action, Jered and Wendell are extra hyped to tell you how great* this comic is. They&a...

Get ready to embark on an intergalactic adventure with Jered and Wendell on the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! This week, the cohosts are taking a deep dive into the first six issues of Mike Allred and Dan Slott's Silver Surfer, and they've got plenty to say about this beloved comic book series. From the stunning visuals to the complex character development, Jered and Wendell...

GEE GOLLY GINCHY! Jered and Wendell are back this week to gush over Michael Allred's MADMAN Volume 1.  The boys are tweaking the format this week by having a more broad discussion on Allred's work and the genius protagonist that is Frank Einstein. So pull up a bongo with our hosts and get your mind blown about the Madman/Freakazoid/Deadpool connections, the glorious Pop-Art, and the 90&a...

Welcome to a brand new Season of The Comic Canon Revival! the podcast where we explore the best of the best in comic book storytelling! Today, our hosts Jered and Wendell are diving headfirst into the wild and electrifying world of Marvel's All-New Ghost Rider, with a deep-dive into the unforgettable "Engines of Vengeance" storyline. This is no ordinary Ghost Rider tale - in the han...

It's a new year and a new season with the Comic Canon Revival!  And what better way than with a comic book family franchise that ushered Marvel into the silver age, the Fantastic Four.  On this episode we take a microscopic look at Fantastic Four: Unthinkable, an FF story penned by legendary comic writer Mark Waid  that sees Marvel's first family being plagued by a new incarnation of the...

On this episode we're joined by friend of the show Wes to discuss "Wake the Devil," a Hellboy story that exemplifies what makes the work of Mike Mignola so damn good.  "Wake the Devil"  is a clash of mythologies and folk lore that's equal parts horror, comedy, noir, and super hero action adventure, but it somehow transcends all those genres to become a stone-fisted wh...

 This episode gets political as friend of the pod, Steven, drops by to talk about the soul shattering graphic novel and political allegory about the invasion of Iraq, Pride of Baghdad.  Written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Niko Henrichon, Pride of Baghdad's power is no less diminished today, and reading it now reminds us that the Iraq War isn't settled history.  It's and open wou...

On this episode the hilarious comic and all around wonderful person Amber Bixby sits down to talk about Black Hole by Charles Burns, one of the most devastatingly heartbreaking comic book stories of the modern era.  Using the conceit of a horrifying new STD that creates grotesque and even supernatural disfigurement in its victims, Black Hole explores adolescent alienation and the vulnerability of...

On this episode we take a look a Daredevil run that reinvigorated the character distilling the man without fear down to his essence.  But instead of a dark and gritty noir, Mark Waid's Daredevil is a brightly colored and enthusiastic swashbuckling superhero adventure.  It's a breath of fresh air we were glad to leap into.

On this episode Robyn Reynolds of Knife Club returns to the Comic Canon Revival to help us break down the terrifying piece of vampire pulp that is 30 Days of Night… both the comics and its film adaptation.   Created by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith and later adapted by director David Slade, 30 Days of Night is a story with an intriguing conceit that takes the vampire back to its monstrous and ra...

Continuing October's Comic Crypt,  the CCR crew gets dark as we discuss Geoff John's and Ivan Reis's  contemporary superhero / horror crossover classic, Blackest Night! This DC event offers equal parts thrills and chills, is executed with cinematic flair, and thematically explores death and its effect on our most beloved heroes.  It's a harrowing Green Lantern adventure served...

This week we continuing the Comic Canon Revival Comic Crypt, as America's sweet heart, James West of the Knife Club podcast, visits the CCR to have a riveting conversation about the Empty Man... both the comic book AND the movie.  Forget everything you think you know about this unsung gem, and if you find after listening to this episode you can't get the Empty Man out of your head... we...

"On this week's episode first we have a little general discussion about the slasher subgenre of horror.  And, to kick off our month long Comic Canon Revival Comic Crypt Halloween celebration, we're doing a follow up to one of our earlier episodes: we look at Maniac of New York - the Bronx is Burning, a slasher with a brain that uses bloodshed and mayhem to do incisive social comment...