Comics Discourse 114

We are joined by writer Dave Wielgosz to discuss his Showdown series from Ignition Press, his upcoming Batman story in the Detective Comics Annual 2026, his contribution to the New History of the DC Universe, his experiences as a former editor at DC Comics editor, and our mutual love of comic books. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr...

The road to Episode 200 continues as Hassan introduces the guys to one of his all-time favorite anniversary comics: Justice League of America #200. Written by Gerry Conway with stunning artwork by George Pérez and contributions from a who’s who of legendary comic creators, this landmark DC Comics issue celebrates the history of the Justice League. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube,...

In this one-shot special, Brian and Hassan recap their trip to Heroes Con 2026! They share stories about the creators they met, the comic books and original art they picked up, the DC Comics Absolute panel, catching up with friends, and plenty of other convention adventures. Plus they review the new Image Comics and Skybound Rom comic from the Mask blind bag and discuss the latest DC Comics Next L...

We conclude our comic book monthly spotlight on Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama. Special guest and Brimmed Cap Frank joins us to discuss Volumes 4 and 5 (Chapters 18–29), which conclude the series’ first major story arc and correspond to the first season of the Crunchyroll anime. As the Second Atelier Exam unfolds, the Brimmed Caps launch a shocking attack on Qifrey, Coco, Agott, Richeh, Eui...

We’re joined by special guest Darrell Taylor from Gotham by Geeks to discuss Jim Lee’s first X-Men story arc in Uncanny X-Men #256–258 from Marvel Comics. Written by Chris Claremont, this Acts of Vengeance crossover features Wolverine, Psylocke, Jubilee, the Hand, Forge, Storm, Banshee, and the first and only appearance of the Mandarin in an X-Men story You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, You...

We explore characters created specifically for comic book events from DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Joining us for the discussion is special guest Peter Rios from Comic Geek Speak as we look at the characters introduced during these events, how they impacted the stories they debuted in, whether they ever returned afterward, and which ones ultimately became bigger than the event itself. We touch upo...

This month’s recent comic book reads episode spans major new #1 issues, British and European comics, manga, Kickstarter projects, and plenty of comic book discussion touching on publishers including DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Ignition Press, Tiny Onion, Bad Idea, Magnetic Press, Rebellion, and more. Leading this month’s Top of the Stack is one of the year’s biggest new launches, Absol...

Image Comics has been on a hot streak lately, so we’re tackle some of the publisher’s newest releases, along with a couple books that recently wrapped up their runs. We discuss recent Image titles including D'Orc, She-Spawn, White Sky, If Destruction Be Our Lot, The Royals, Narco, Red Roots, Fireborn, Lost Fantasy, plus final issue discussions for I Hate Fairyland and Sacrificers. Which of these n...

We continue our monthly spotlight on Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama. Special guest Frank joins us to discuss Volumes 2 and 3 (chapters 8–17).  We continue the journey of Coco, Qifrey, Agott, and the other witches as the world expands with the Knights Moralis, Tarth, and more on the mysterious Brimmed Caps. Plus, we discuss the anime adaptation on Crunchyroll. You can follow us on Instagram,...

It’s a Daredevil and Marvel Comics episode as we dive into the classic and brutal Without Fear story by Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark, and Stefano Guadiano (Daredevil Vol, 2 100 -105), featuring Mister Fear, the Hood, Dakota North, The Enforcers, and Milla Donovan, Matt Murdock’s often- forgotten wife. Plus we discuss Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 on Disney + and Jessica Jones Blind Spot by Kelly Tho...

We begin to see the patterns as we journey into the past to explore Batman: Dark Patterns, the DC Comics limited comic book series and new collection by Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman. Set early in Batman’s career, this series dives deep into the horrors lurking within Gotham City, told across four interconnected stories.  You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114 , Threads: @comicsdisco...

It’s time for another Top of the Stack. we we dive into highlights of our comic book recent reads and industry news from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, IDW Publishing, Abrams Books, and others.  This episode, we break down the absolute chaos of Absolute Batman 19 from Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, discuss the comics journalism and Top Ten lists with the new fun Comics! The Magazine, the...

We are joined by special guest Frank as we start a new monthly comic book spotlight, or should we say manga, as we journey to world of the Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama. Plus more manga and anime talk including Drifting Dragons, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren, and Dorohedoro! You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114 , Threads: @comicsdiscourse114 , TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/...

Throughout comic book history, publishers have relaunched characters or concepts into new books, but not every character gets the comeback that they deserve. This episode, we play publisher of every comic book company (Marvel, DC Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics and even companies that do not exist anymore) and draft the characters or series we’d bring back to the spotlight. Who would make...

We take a deep dive into one of our favorite comic book creators: writer and artist Phil Jimenez! From Team Titans to Wonder Woman, Donna Troy, Infinite Crisis, Historia, Spider-Man, and his creator-owned Vertigo title Otherworld, we explore his career across the industry. Join us as we discuss his work at both DC Comics and Marvel, and the impact he’s made on modern comics. You can follow us on I...

Another stacked Top of the Stack episode packed with comic book talk from Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Mad Cave, IDW, Marvel, and DC Comics. We dive into Kaito 84 (an Usagi Yojimbo spin-off), revisit Vertigo’s Shade: The Changing Man, and break down books like Green Lantern Corps, Batwoman, Predator: Bloodshed, Punisher, Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral, Honor and Curse, Is Ted Ok?, Beneath the...

With the release of Invincible Season 4 and the return of Battle Beast, we dive into the epic Viltrumite War, covering Invincible issues #71–78 by Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley from Skybound and Image Comics.  You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114 , Threads: @comicsdiscourse114 , TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_r=1&_t=ZT-91jpy3DIire Facebook: Facebook Comics...

We get wacky as Special guest Shane Kelly from Comic Geek Speak join us to for our final monthly spotlight on Justice League International with Justice League Europe vs Extremists. We discuss JLE 15 - 19 by Keith Giffen, Gerald Jones, and Bart Sears where Captain Atom leads JL against alternate versions of Marvel Comic’s great villains and visit Disney World on a dead Earth. What?! It is DC Comics...

The DC Comics event of the year concludes with DC K.O. #5 as King Omega finally arrives. We break down the finale, the tie-ins, and the overall event from Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Javi Fernandez, Xermanico, Wes Craig, and more, plus what it could mean for the future of the DC Universe. You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114 , Threads: @comicsdiscourse114 , TikTok: https://www....

Back by popular demand, we revisit the early years of Image Comics with ShadowHawk, Brigade, Supreme, Pitt, and Gen 13 by Jim Valentino, Rob Liefeld, Dale Keown, Jim Lee, J Scott Campbell and others. Do these books hold up to the test of time? Did they ever? Find out. Plus some new comic book talk including Absolute Wonder Woman Annual, Versus Manga, The End of Life, the new Vertigo book by Kyle S...

Come sit down on comfortable chair and join us as we talk comic books that are on the Top of the Stack. We dive into some new hot books like Bleeding Hearts, D'orc, & White Sky, along with books from a wide range of publishers including Image Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Ignition Press and more. We also talk about latest news coming out of ComicsPRO 2026 and talk a...

Hate. Death. Despero.  It is not the typical Justice League International spotlight episode with the deadly return of Despero. Special guest Shane Kelly from Comic Geek Speak returns to the show to discuss with us Justice League International Special #1 and Justice League America 37 - 40 featuring Steel, Gypsy, Booster Gold quitting the team, Power Girl’s cat, and the Death of Mister Miracle! Wait...

In celebration of DC Comics relaunching Vertigo Comics, we’re spotlighting some classic titles from across the imprint’s history; Animal Man, Preacher, Fables, House of Mystery, American Vampire, and The Wake. The creators include Jamie Delano, Steve Pugh, Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon, Bill Willingham, Lan Medina, Lilah Sturges, Luca Rossi, Ross Campbell, Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque, and Sean Mu...

With the excitement around DC Comics KO, we turn the clock back to Marvel’s own heavyweight showdown: Avengers vs. X-Men. In this episode, we revisit the 2012 blockbuster event by an all-star lineup: Jason Aaron, Brian Michael Bendis, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Jonathan Hickman, Frank Cho, John Romita Jr., Olivier Coipel, Adam Kubert, and Jim Cheung. What did we think when it first dropped? How d...

Please kick back in a comfy chair and join us as the co-hosts dive into our latest reads across Marvel Comics, Fantagraphics, DC Comics, IDW, and Image Comics. On the stack this time: Captain America, Alien vs Captain America, Search & Destroy, Alex Ross, The Twilight Zone, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, TMNT, the return of Bendis to Marvel with Avengers #800, Absolute Wonder Woman meeti...