The Comic Source Podcast

Jace talks with writer Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz about his current Kickstarter Campaign  Area 51: The Helix Project. 

Jace and Manny give some thoughts about some of  today's comics they have already read, plus a run down of some other titles you might want to be on the lookout for. Just what is Jace's Book of the Week and why is it so surprising? How does the debut of Ultraman from Marvel come across? What are Wraith's ties to the symbiotes? Why is Wonder Woman working with Maxwell Lord? What about the new Super...

Jace and Manny give you some insight into some of the new comics that are hitting stands this week that they have already read. Falling in love with your phone's A.I. in Lonely Receiver #1, a new take on Black Widow where a fun, classic villain shows up and a third generation comic creator, Emma Kubert, launches an Image series. The Batman story in Justice League has fascinating ramifications for...

Jace chats with comic writer David Pepose about his current Kickstarter campaign for his series The O.Z. Described as The Hurt Locker taking place in the Land of OZ, there's so much nuance here. Pepose talks with Jace about the importance of examining trauma in storytelling as well as the impact that real world events have on us that can also be examined in that way. Plus we have incredible artwor...

Jace breaks down the final issue of the epic cosmic story that introduced the Marvel Universe to Thanos. Jim Starlin wraps up the story with Captain Marvel victorious, but not in the way you might think. Also why does Captain Marvel mourn even though he won the battle? Jace also talks about the level of respect Captain Marvel gained and how he grew throughout this initial story by Starlin. The art...

Jace continues his examination of the first cosmos spanning Thanos story from legendary creator Jim Starlin.  Today's episode breakdown Avengers #125 as the fleet Thanos sent to Earth is about to attack and only the Avengers stand between them and the earth downfall. This is the penultimate issue of the story Starlin has been crafting since Iron Man #55, but we have the incredible Steve Englehart...

Jace chats with writer T.E. Marshall about his current Kickstarter campaign for  In Teddy We Trust.  What happens when an evil demon legion returns? You turn to the man who defeated them the first time, even if that man is a teddy bear. Even if that man is the resurrected Theodore Roosevelt in the body of a robotic teddy bear. Learn more about the story and the campaign from the creator of this aw...

Jace and Manny give a spoiler free look at some of the titles hitting stands today that they have already read. We talk more in depth about Three Jokers and what we think the impact of the long lead time for this series may be. Also some speculation on the current state of Detective Comics with writer Peter J. Tomasi and where will Joshua Williamson go next now that his Flash run is literally head...

Jace chats with Jimmy Palmiotti in a wide ranging interview. They finally discuss the 2002 Wildstorm series 21 Down, how Jimmy and Justin Gray initially envisioned the series, what might have been, chances of getting the rights back and even some dream casting for a movie. Also the guys talk about the current Kickstarter campaign for issue #2 of Jimmy and Dave Johnson's Pop Kill series. The recent...

Jace and Manny go over all the panel for the DC Fandome happening on August 22, 2020. Watch the YouTube video of the episode  HERE

Jace takes a deep dive back into the world of Age of X-Man with a look at Apocalypse and the X-tracts #1 and Marvelous X-Men #2. What is the peace, love and harmony message that Apocalypse is teaching? Is it genuine coming from someone who has always wanted to conquer? Meanwhile over in the Marvelous X-Men issue, we see cracks start to form in the supposed Utopia X-Man has created. The desire for...

Jace gives a spoiler free look at some of the titles hitting stands today. As well as rundown of some other issues you may want to be on the lookout for.

Jace joins DarkKnightNation & Comic Boom on the DKN Let's Talk Comics YouTube Live for a GIANT-Sized discussion about the recent news of layoffs at DC Comics editorial. What actually happened? What are some of the reasons behind it and what do we expect to happen going forward?

Jace has a good, long chat with comic artist John McCrea about his Kickstarter project The Mighty World of McCrea. Plus some Hero Initiative talk as well as a mention of John's next project with Gerry Duggan, Rocket Station Charlie.

Jace and Manny give a spoiler free look at some of the titles hitting stands today. We talk some DC News and a rundown of some other issues you may want to be on the lookout for.

Jace breaks down the first two issues of Tim Seeley & Corin Howell's Dark Red from AfterShock comics. A blend of horror and crime set in rural America, this creative is examining the politics of today through the lens of vampires which makes for a fascinating narrative.

Jace takes a deep dive into part 3 of Leviathan Rising. We see Lois's reaction to Amanda Waller's revelation about Superman's secret identity, as well as a silver age type ending that you have to see to believe.

Jace breaks down the classic Captain Marvel #32 from 1974 as Jim Starlin crafts his epic tale of Thanos. This is the cosmic story that started it all and introduced the world to the villain who would become one of the Marvel universe's most popular antagonists.

Jace and Manny give a spoiler free look at some of the titles hitting stands today. We talk some Amanda Waller and a rundown of some other issues you may want to be on the lookout for.

Jace and Manny break down the incredible crime noir series Hot Lunch Special from AfterShock comics. Do you live family driven crime drama? Are you a fan of Fargo or No Country for Old Men? Then we have the perfect comic for you!  

Jace breaks down Leviathan Rising part II as more of the DC Universe's clandestine organizations are undergoing attack by this mysterious group. Plus a shocking revelation about Amanda Waller's knowledge of Superman.

Jace breaks down the classic Captain Marvel #31 from 1973 as Jim Starlin crafts his epic tale of Thanos. This is the cosmic story that started it all and introduced the world to the villain who would become one of the Marvel universe's most popular antagonists.

Jace and Manny discuss the news from SDCC 2020 ComicCon@home. Plus they give their Top 10 lists for things they did and did not miss about not attending the convention in person this year.

Jace gives a spoiler free look at some of the titles hitting stands today. Plus a rundown of some other issues you may want to be on the lookout for.