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Paul and Liz don their capes once more as they discuss Supergirl, the latest movie in the DC Gunn-Verse! Did the film live up to our expectations? Did the fans let this down? Or were there other factors involved in the movie's apparent failure? Find out when you watch this fun episode. Remember, you can also tune in on Apple or Spotify and get Superman Family comics from The Comic Crush! Super...

On this brand-new episode of the comic book movie and TV show from The Comic Crush, it’s one batch, two batch, penny and a dime as we (that’s Paul and Liz discuss Marvel Television’s Special Presentation of The Punisher: One Last Kill, starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle aka The Punisher! Your hosts discuss Frank’s perilous mental state, what’s real or not, and the impactful violence of Marvel’s...

On the latest episode of 24 panels Per Second, Paul and Liz finally get their day in court to face down Mayor Fisk! Will they side with The Kingpin? Or Will opposing counsel pull a rabbit - or devil - out of the hat at the last moment? Find out as The Chief and Liz discuss the final four episodes of Daredevil Born Again Season 2. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. And tell us in the co...

On the final (main series) episode our retrospective Batman podcast, we discuss arguably one of the most popular Batman books of all time, The Killing Joke by Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, John Higgins and Richard Starkings! We deep dive into the origins of this now classic Bat-book, the various versions available and it's place in the Bat-Canon! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe or d...

On this episode, Liz and Paul meet again to discuss just how they're going to get rid of Mayor Wilson Fisk! The pair chat Born Again episodes 2-4, the prospect of Bullseye becoming a hero and just when Foggy is going to make a come back! Join us for all this plus a chat about the Punisher: One Last Kill trailer. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. And tell us in the comments section...

In this episode of our retrospective Batman podcast, we go all the way back to the early days of The Dark Knight... kinda! Paul and Hemen deep dive into Batman and The Monster Men and Batman and The Mad Monk, tw early Batman tales that have been reimagined by Matt Wagner for his mini-series duology. Join us for light hearted look at just what happens when Batman meets Vampires! Check out The Comic...

On this episode, Paul & Liz discuss/argue over the first episode of Marvel TV's Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and share their excitement over the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and the upcoming Punisher Special Presentation, Punisher: One Last Kill! Check out The Comic Crush online shop and website for back issues, comics news and reviews. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or on YouTu...

In our first 24 PPS episode for 2026, Paul and Liz return to dive into Wonder Man! They discuss bromances, heroes, and building a Marvel show with hardly any super-powers. They also chat Avengers: Doomsday, Daredevil Born Again Season 2 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Spotify! Check out The ComicCrush Website: https://www.thecomiccrush.com/  Get Back Issues:ht...

In this episode of our Batman Retrospective podcast, we discuss two books where Batman loses - that's right, LOSES! Hemen and Paul deep dive into Batman: One Bad - The Riddler and Batman: Ten Nights of The Beast! Written by Tom King, with art by Mitch Gerads, One Bad Day The Riddler is dark, trauma laden modern hit. Ten Nights of The Beast by Jim Starlin and Jim Aparo takes us back to the 80&#...

After a Christmas / New Year break, Detective Comments is back for it's final round of episodes, beginning with Bat-Hamm! In this week's show, your caped crusaders Hemen & Paul will look at two works by the screenwriter Sam Hamm, who wrote the 1989 Batman movie! Paul and Hemen discuss the seminal Blind Justice and DC's continuation of Tim Burton's Bat-Verse, Batman '89! Joi...

On This Week's Episode of Hemen and Paul's Batman retrospective podcast, we look at Batman: TheAnimated Comics - books that encapsulate or inspired the style of Batman: The Animated Series! We dive in Batman's Ego with the beautiful work of Darwyn Cooke and then cross swords with Blades, written by James Robinson and drawn byTim Sale! And remember: we want YOU to pick which theme we di...

On this episode of our Batman Retrospective podcast, we defiantly shout 'Not My Batman!', but then admit we loved the stories anyway as we discuss two books featuring Dick Grayson in the Batsuit!, that's right folks, it's time for Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's Batman and Robin (#1-#3) and Scott Snyder and Jock's Black Mirror... And remember: we want YOU to pick which t...

On this episode of Detective Comments, Paul and Hemen go Bato el Bato for 'Versus'! They look at two unusual Batman crossovers: Batman Versus Predator and Batman / Judge Dredd: Judgement on Gotham. Join them as as they try discover if there can ever really be a winner in the never-ending war on crime. And remember: we want YOU to pick which theme we discuss each week! Tune into our socials...

On the latest episode of our new Batman comics retrospective podcast, Detective Comments, Paul and Hemen take a look into The Men Who Made The Batman! They read The Untold Legend of The Batman and The Many Deaths of The Batman two stories that illustrate how the path to becoming the world's greatest detective was not a solo affair! And remember: we want YOU to pick which theme we discuss each...

On the second episode of our new Batman comics retrospective podcast, Detective Comments, Paul and Hemen take a look into face of the Joker... and die laughing! They read The Man Who Laughs and Lovers and Madmen, two early years Joker Tales that may (may not) be canon. Join them as they try to discover the origins of The Clown Prince of Crime! And remember: we want YOU to pick which theme we discu...

In our brand new podcast, created by Hemen Shefie, Paul & Hemen light the Bat-Signal and take an in-depth look at the Dark Knight Detective! Each week, we'll present a themed look at one or more Batman comics from across the history of The Caped Crusader... And you'll pick which theme we discuss each week! Tune into our socials or check out the text below for the remaining themes and c...

In the latest episode of the comic book movie podcast from The Comic Crush, Paul and Liz discuss the latest Marvel epic! The MCU version of The Fantastic Four has been one of the most eagerly anticipated movies in the genre. With the movie finally out in cinemas, our intrepid hosts deep dive all the way back to the sixties – but not as you might know it! The team discuss the sci-fi earnestness and...

In this episode, Paul & Liz - the Lex Luthor and Lois Lane of comic book podcasting - take on Superman! Did they love or hate James Gunn's first entry into the brand new DC movie universe? Find out in this extended episode! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. And tell us in the comments section what you thought of the movie and the show in the comments section, or just leave us...

Paul and Liz have been sent to kill each other... over how much they liked Marvel's Thunderbolts*! In this episode, we discuss misfit teams, depression, Marvel's new direction and future and spoiling your own movie! Catch us here or on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to check out The Comic Crush back issue shops and our Patreon! The Comic Crush: https://www.thecomiccrush.com/ T...

In their first podcast together for 2025, Paul & Liz ask 'Can the President really be all that bad?' as they review Captain America: Brave New World! Did Marvel's first big movie of the year soar high like a Falcon? Was it a vacation on Celestial Island? Or should they demand a recount? Find out in this extended episode! Don't forget to share the podcast if you love it, give us...

In a break from our norm, we talk to Dr. Mark Hibbett, one of the few - if only -people in the world with a Doctorate in Dr. Doom! Mark joins The Comic Crush to discuss everyone's favourite dictator. A lifelong Fantastic Four fan, Mark talks about Doom's past... And his future! Mark has written a book on the character, Data and Doctor Doom: An Empirical Approach to Transmedia Characters an...

Paul and Liz return to their favourite subject: Comic book movies! In this episode, they dig into the next phase of the MCU, including Thunderbolts*, Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Wonder Man and more! The duo discuss their excitement for Marvel Studios 2025 slate, speculate on plot lines and plot twists - oh, and give their verdict on Agatha All Along! Don't forget to li...

In this episode, Paul talks to artist Marc Laming, who has drawn some of your favourite sci-fi and Superheroes, including Star Wars, James Bond, Hulk, All New Invaders, and Batwoman! Marc drops by to discuss his new book, Eden, written by Christopher Sebela and out now from Humanoids. In Eden, desperate to escape a dying Earth, a family schemes their way onto a massive spaceship towards a new plan...

In this episode, Paul talks to writer Gary Moloney about his new five-issue mini-series, When The Blood Has Dried, drawn by Daniel Romero and set for release on 10th April from Mad Cave! The fantasy series is set in a mystical land, influenced by Moloney's home of Ireland, where Maebe has given up a life of danger since The Adventurer's Guild (of which she was a part) turned against her. Y...

This week, we focus on a Kickstarter campaign that embraces magic, Manga, and American comics, when we talk to Jon Cowen about the first two issues of D.O.M.O Police! The comic, which is available to back now, is an action-packed tale of Morgan March, a Witch Cop who polices against magical intrusions in a place known only as 'The City'. She teams with the Antarctic Press vigilante, Pengui...