Bargain Issue Comics: A Podcast

Hello comic fans! In today's issue we are taking a look at one of the most prolific mangakas, Junji Ito, and his work Uzumaki. Joins us as we chat about this manga's bizarre mystery, and various rants as usual. Enjoy!  Uzumaki - Junji Ito  Black Paradox - Junji Ito  Mighty Morphin Vol. 1 - Ryan Parrott (Owriter) / Marco Renna (illustrator) / Walter Baiamonte, Katia Ranalli (colorists) / ...

Hello everyone! We're talking about the King of the Monsters today with Godzilla: Half Century War. Another issue where we gush about James Stokoe and his fascinating take on a timeless, and apparently immortal, kaiju. Sit back and enjoy!  Godzilla: Half Century War - James Stokoe (writer, artist)  Aliens: Dead Orbit - James Stokoe (writer, artist) Opus - Satoshi Kon  -- Music at the End!  Vi...

Hello everyone! Today's issue has us talking about We Stand on Guard. A look into the near future where the US decides to launch Operation 1812 2 Operation Boogaloo. Ok they don't actually call it that but we get into the weeds about the aftermath of a war set 20 minutes in the future, the dark comedy, menacing villain, and the great art. Sit back and enjoy!  We Stand on Guard - Brian K....

Hello again comic fans, we're bringing you some early Deadpool with Deadpool: The Circle Chase. Join in as we chat about the merc with a mouth's '90s escapades as he  chases down a highly sought after treasure with plenty of enemies on his tale. Enjoy!  Deadpool: The Circle Chase - Fabian Nicieza (writer) / Joe Madureira (penciller) / Mark Farmer (inker) / Glynis Oliver (colorist) /...

Hello everyone! Today's issue has us diving into the Kevin Smith fueled run Guardian Devil. This Daredevil adventure mixes the staples of the "Devil of Hell's Kitchen" with Kevin Smith's unique style. We even try to answer the timeless question of should Daredevil be allowed to take care of a baby. Sit back and enjoy!  Guardian Devil - Kevin Smith (writer) / Joe Quesada, J...

Hello comic fans! Today's issue brings us the delightfully charming story of Penny Brighton, whose days go from bad to worse in Lucky Penny. We love the art, the jokes, the inserts,  and even the story (surprising we know). So kick back, or clean your fridge, and make sure not to roll a critical failure when you throw your D20. Enjoy!  Lucky Penny - Ananth Hirsh (writer) / Yuka Ota (illustrat...

Hello comic fans! Today's issue has us devling into the House of M. The Scarlet Witch has given everyone everything they've wanted. But not everything is as it seems. Enjoy!  House of M - Brian Michael Bendis (writer) / Olivier Coipel (penciller) / Tim Townsend (inker) / Frank D'Armata (colorist)  X-Men: Messiah Complex - Ed Brubaker, Mike Carey, Peter David, Craig Kyle and Christop...

Hello comic fans! We've got a bit of Star Trek The Next Generation for you. This time we travel to the Mirror Universe and check out some of the nefarious adventures of the Terran Empire's worst and most cunning. We may not love every thing about Mirror Broken, but we're gonna nerd out anyway. So get comfy in that captain's chair and hit that warp drive. Enjoy!  Star Trek The N...

Hello again comic fans, we're bringing you the first volume of Go Go, Loser Ranger by Negi Haruba. Don't know about you but we always wanted to be Power Rangers. Things didn't work out but at least we get this fun and darkly comedic take on superhero rangers dedicated to protecting something, but it might not be peace. Enjoy!  Go Go, Loser Ranger - Negi Haruba  Godzilla: Half Centur...

Welcome comic fans! We follow up from the last show with the sequel Deadpool Killustrated. Equally dark, insane, and now containing great characters of literature! Yeah, Deadpool is still on a rampage.   Deadpool Killustrated - Cullen Bunn (writer) / Matteo Lolli (penciler) / Sean Parsons (inker) / Veronica Gandini (colorist) / Joe Sabino (letterer) / Michael Del Mundo (cover artist)  Black Panthe...

Welcome once again comic fans! Our issue this time is Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe. Dark, insane, and many instances of breaking the fourth wall from our favorite merc with a mouth. Prepare for the heartwarming story of the merc with the mouth wipes out everybody in Marvel.  Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe - Cullen Bunn (writer) / Dalibor Talajic (penciler, inker) / Lee Loughridge (colori...

Welcome once again comic fans! In today's issue we bring you Terra Formars Vol. 1. Consider, a Martian terraforming project gone horribly wrong, bizarre cockroaches hell bent on wiping out humanity, and the daring plan to splice people with bug powers to fight back. Absolutely nothing can go wrong.    Terra Formars - Yu Sasuga  Terra Formars (film) - Takashi Miike  -- Music at the End!  Let i...

Hello comic fans! We've got Steam Detectives Vol. 1 on tap today. Get your best sleuthing outfit and steam powered robot for this one as we chat about this mid 90s-early 2000s manga from Kia Asamiya. Enjoy!   Steam Detectives - Kia Asamiya  Steampunk Manimatron - Joe Kelly (writer) / Chris Bachalo (penciller) / Richard Friend (inker) / Richard Starkings (letterer) -- Music at the End!  Let it...

Hello comic fans! Rounding out our Shonen Jump adventure, we're talking One Piece today! Who doesn't love a wacky pirate adventure? Join in as we chat about Volume 1 of this impressively long running series. Enjoy!   One Piece - Eiichiro Oda  Alice in Borderland - Haro Aso  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Hirohiko Araki  -- Music at the End!  Let it Go - ItsWatR  Check out our Facebook:...

Hello comic fans! We dive into some of Shonen Jump's most popular titles with Bleach. Join us as we get introduced to some Soul Reapers and their early adventures!  Bleach - Tite Kubo  Burn the Witch - Tite Kubo  Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku - Yuji Kaku  -- Music at the End!  Let it Go - ItsWatR Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094586700804&mibextid=L...

Hello comic fans! Continuing our Shonen Jump adventure, we've got Naruto on deck today! While we can't be the 7th, we're shooting for the next!  Naruto - Masashi Kishimoto  -- Music at the End!  Let it Go - ItsWatR  Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094586700804&mibextid=LQQJ4d Check out our Discord:  https://discord.gg/gRqsUvrrTb Check out our P...

Last but not least comic fans, we've got The Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface! We close things out with the last entry from Masamune himself. What is human? What is the self? Join in and enjoy!  The Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface - Masamune Shirow  The Dirty Pair - Adam Warren, Toren Smith (writers) / Adam Warren (penciller) / Adam Warren, Karl Story, Tom Simmons, Robe...

Hello and welcome to round 3 of our look at manga from the Ghost in the Shell. This time we're diving into the new adventures of Section 9 after the Major's disappearance with The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm Vol. 1-3. This work is the latest entry in the manga portion of the franchise and continues to push it forward for the next generation of cyber-punk enthusiasts. Join in...

Hello comic fans! We've got number two in our The Ghost in the Shell series! You've heard us nerd out over the first manga. In this issue we're talking about the law and order procedural stories that make up The Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human Error Processor. Enjoy and stay tuned for more The Ghost in the Shell!  The Ghost in the Shell 1.5 - Human Error Processor: Masamune Shirow  Do...

Hello comic fans! We've got the first of a slate of episodes on The Ghost in the Shell. One of Masamune Shirow's definitive works, and a massive influence on the cyber-punk genre. Join in as we take a bite out of cyber crime with the gang at Section 9. Stay tuned for more Ghost in the Shell soon!  The Ghost in the Shell: Masamune Shirow  -- Music at the End!  Let it Go - ItsWatR Check ou...

Welcome back! We've got the unhinged masterpiece that is Jason Shiga's Demon on tap today. Once again we've got an average Joe that's immortal, a decades spanning story, some rather creative  reincarnations, a healthy dose of sacrilege, an absolutely bonkers conspiracy, and more.  If you've ever wondered what is was like to be able to jump from body to body in an instance,...

Welcome back! Universal War is on the menu today and it's a doozy of a sci-fi epic. We've got masterful art, an extraordinary story through space and time, plenty of ne'erdowells, and much more. Enjoy!            Universal War One: Denis Bajram (writer) / Denis Bajram (artist) /  Joe Caramagna (letterer) / Denis Bajram (colorist)  Samurai: Jean-Francois Giorgio (writer) / Frederic G...

Hello comic fans! We've got a little something different for you this time. An extra long episode where we wax poetic (fancy we know) about the wonder that is/was/and always will be The Venture Bros. Join in as Adam, Corey, and special guest Greg, of the "A Matter of 5 Things" podcast, chat about this great show, how comics and other media influenced it, and the movie that tied ever...

Welcome back! We talk about The Wicked + The Divine, a fascinating story of gods emerging and then dying soon after. But is there more to it than that? Listen along and enjoy. Definitely one you should put on your reading list.          The Wicked + The Divine: Kieron Gillen (writer) / Jamie McKelvie (artist) / Clayton Cowles (letterer) / Matt Wilson (colorist)  Moon Knight From the Dead: Warren E...

Hello all! This issue is all about Steve Skroce's Maestros. Immaculate art, check. Bizarre and terrifying world of wizarding, check. Absolutely awful personalities, check.  Incredible magic fights, check and check. Join in as we get into it about this ride through a magical world that's not for the faint of heart.  Maestros: Steve Skroce (writer/illustrator) / Dave Stewart (colorist) / F...