And This Is Why I Love Comics Podcast!

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, we return to the beginning of the show, when Andy sounded 12, when Mike didn't know what to expect, and we were learning but having fun. Did we get the reviews right? What books would we read again? All this and more in this fun review episode....

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we talk with Ben Ferrari who is running a Kickstarter for the next 9 days called KANIN THE MARAUDER. First go check it out https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pilotstudios/kanin-the-marauder-4 and then listen to the podcast! We talk with Ben about h...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we FINALLY catch up with first season guest Kevin (from Thunder Chicken AND Semi-Casual Bedtime) and see what he has been up to. Has he continued to collect comics? Has he filled a long-box? What's his favorite book now? All this and Mike admits...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we do another Marvel TTRPG, this time the tried-and-true TSR Marvel Heroes game from 1984! Mike runs this one with Andy as Captain America and Keegan returning to the show and playing Bucky, teen sidekick! It's WWII antics as the pair try and cl...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, Andy and Mike chat with another great friend-of-the-show, and actual child of host Mike, Keegan! What was it like growing up with the old grumpy dad we know as Mike! And how did Mike get him to collect comics? What does Keegan collect? What does he...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode our conversation with friend-of-the-show Roberto finishes up. He shows and describes some cool times and art and convention experiences. Give a listen and let us know how we did. You can look for the video of this episode (and future episodes) on our...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we start off our interview series with Roberto, comic and art collector and frequent convention attendee. It was a great pleasure talking to him about art pieces, comics, and Florida weather. This is PART ONE of a Two-part chat with him. Let us know...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode the boys talk Manga and why it dominates US markets. Does it? Numbers sure make it seem so. Then Andy tells about a project he’s had for years that he finally feels ready to write. Mike grills him on AI as well. A short episode that I like to think i...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode Andy and Mike welcome Season six, the best season yet. We talk about how easy it is to join the CONTEST to episode 100. We discuss our plans for the next 10 episodes and get into a little chat about DOLLAR BINS. We chat about Christmas traditions and...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). It’s Thanksgiving at the Hall of Justice! Andy and Mike pull up a chair with the JLA and JSA to dig into Virtue and Vice — the Johns/Pacheco one-shot that serves up heaping helpings of heroism, sin, and cosmic family drama. We talk superhero family dynamics, the pow...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Lines are drawn. Heroes take sides. In this episode, Andy and Mike tackle Marvel's Civil War - Politics, power, and punching your friends in the face! Give it a listen before you have to register your superpower! Also don't forget the Road to 100 episodes...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we talk about the contest we are having for our trip to episode 100! Hear the basic rules here and look for the next episode to hear some of the great prizes already picked out! We also chat about Jim Shooter and Drew Struzan who just passed away (we...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). They're undead, unstoppable, and totally unreadable - until now! Andy and Mike dive headfirst into Marvel Zombies (2005). Who survived? Who got eaten? And why do we love it anyway? Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzspro...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy and Mike revisit John Byrne’s big blue reset — with 80s nostalgia, bad jokes, and a few unexpected revelations. Relive the 80's with Man of Steel from DC Comics and John Byrne. It's a big deal in the 80's and you should join us for the ride! We d...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy and Mike take flight with the latest Superman film — laughs, opinions, and Lois Lane hot takes abound. Andy and Mike both watched the new Superman movie and had a lot to discuss! We sit down and chat about what we liked, what we thought could be better, and who...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). James Gunn takes on the Man of Steel, Mike takes on car repairs, and Andy remembers love (and Keemo). In this episode, we chat about the upcoming James Gunn move, Superman. What do we think from the trailers? Will it be a better Superman? Who has his fingers in ever...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Deep dives into Gotham’s darkest corners, tech talk about Snyder’s Bat-toys, and maybe one too many Robin jokes. In this episode, Andy and Mike talk about Batman Court of Owls. We examine the mythos of Gotham, discuss the tech level of Scott Snyder's Batman, an...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Cosmic wars, legendary art, and two hosts trying to keep track of who’s invading who — space never looked this fun. In this episode Andy and Mike discuss the entirety of the Kree/Skrull War from Marvel Comics. Where did it go right? Where did it go wrong? Some great...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Monsters, mischief, and mechanical marvels — the guys dive into Eric Powell’s cult classic and Mike’s new obsession. In this episode Mike talks about his new 3D Printer and how wonderful and glorious it is! What is his first build and what part made it all worth whi...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). A little late, a little weird, and totally worth it — Andy gets personal, Mike gets festive, and somehow Star Wars sneaks in. This episode was recorded in December of last year but because of a weird echo and timing, it never got published. So I'm posting what...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, Mike picks a Hulk origin update as his random read. Did it change anything big? Was he exposed to something other than Gamma Rays? Did Andy read anything good on his random reads (Yes- from Big Bang Comics)? And what was the title of that Mark Milla...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Jungle swings, Kryptonian things, and a few tales from Andy’s parenting adventures — randomness never sounded so good. In this episode, we do the first of our discussion of some random pulls from our collective comic boxes. First up is the DC/Dark Horse Superman/Tar...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode Mike and Andy talk what we predict for 2025. Along the way we talk about the Dollar Tree having comics in their stores, Marvel and DC movies coming out for the year, and so much more. Give a listen and leave us a 5-star review please. New episodes ev...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy remembers it fondly, Mike’s reading it for the first time — can Grant Morrison’s Justice League still save the day? In this episode we talk about Grant Morrison's JLA run with Howard Porter. Did Mike like it (he never read it before)? Did it live up to the...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we give out our plans for 2025, shorter episodes, a return to talking mostly comics, and other ideas! We need you to please leave us a 5-star review of the podcast so we can get some algorithms back up. Find out about what we are wanting to read next...