Joe Benkis

Casual Comics Cast

Arts EN ↓ 88 episodes

A longtime casual comics fan and a couple of complete comics rookies try and make sense of just what the heck is going on in the world of Marvel, DC, and other comics publishers - books, TV, and movies.

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Joe Benkis

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Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Casual Comics Cast Ep 210 - Stay at Home Ideas: What to Read and Watch 23.03.2020

This week on the Casual Comics Cast, we discuss what to watch and read while you're homebound this week. We talk about: Netflix's Black Lightning The Flash - both the comics and the CW series, now streaming on Netflix (including some Silver Age DC craziness) Cloak and Dagger - The Comic and the Freeform series The Umbrella Academy - The Book and the Netflix Series And - what comic series you shoul...

Casual Comics Cast Ep 209 - Amazon's "The Boys", Irish Superheroes, and More 16.03.2020

Season 2 of “The Boys” is scheduled for release on Amazon in the coming month. We look back at season one – and the comics that inspired it. Joe is back from Buckeye Comic Con - what's in his sack? We’ve also got discussion of Marvel Comics: “Marvel” #1 And we catch up on the new “Ghost Rider” storyline. In indie comics: "The Man who F-ed Up Time" - Aftershock Comics "Death to Army of Darkness - D...

Casual Comics Cast Ep. 208 - Netflix's "I am not Okay with this", Marvel Comics, Indie Comics, and more! 09.03.2020

This week, we review the Netflix series “I am Not Okay with This” and compare it to the comic. We’re reviewing IDW Comics’ “Clue: Candlestick”, a whodunit based on the positively ancient board game. We’ve also got discussion of Marvel Comics – “Immortal Hulk: Great Power” and “Rescue 2020” In Indie Comics, we’ve got: "Finger Guns” from Vault Comics “Last Stop” from Scout Comics. So, settle in, and...

Casual Comics Cast Ep 207 - Bloodshot, Detective Comics, Poison Ivy, and More! 01.03.2020

This week on the Casual Comics Cast: We’re discussing the upcoming movie “Bloodshot”, starring Vin Diesel, Eliza Gonzalez, and Guy Pearce. Plus, to prepare for the movie, Pat reviews Bloodshot #0 from Valiant Comcs. Michael goes in the wayback machine, reviewing the recently reprinted Detective Comics #181 to learn more about the history of Batman, Robin, and Poison Ivy. And another heart-pounding...

Casual Comics Cast Ep. 206 - Wolverine #1, Bang! from IDW, and Ahoy Comics' "Captain Ginger" #1 24.02.2020

This week on the Casual Comics Cast, Columbus Ohio's #1, best-selling, and hottest podcast about comics and beer for casual comics fans: There’s a quiz on the LEAST attractive comic characters. In comics reviews, we have: "Wolverine" #1, from Marvel Comics. "Bang!" #1, from Dark Horse Comics "Captain Ginger: Season Two" #1, from Ahoy Comics! Plus, more Ahoy Comics with "Edgar Alan Poe’s Snifter of...

Casual Comics Cast Ep 205 - Netflix's Locke and Key, Full Moon Comics' Femalien, Marvel's The End, Oni Press' "Bactrack", and more 10.02.2020

This episode, we’ve got commentary on the new Netflix TV series - "Locke and Key" We also review a bunch of comics, including: Femalien: Cosmic Crush #1, from Full Moon Comix; Wonder Woman #750, from DC Comics; Captain America: The End and Doctor Strange: The End, from Marvel Comics; Backtrack #1, from Oni Press So, settle in with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!

Casual Comics Cast Ep. 204 - New Comics. Batman, and WHACKPACKERS! 03.02.2020

No kidding, we really do have a live studio audience. His name is Ryan and he’s here to talk about Batman. And to correct last episode’s disparaging remarks about a classic DC character - Leslie Thompkins. Comic Book Theater Presents: The Ballad of Leslie Thompkins In nonsense this week, Michael is done with dry January, finally. And the crew tries to figure out what a “whackpacker” is. Plus, revi...

Casual Comics Cast - Ep 203. New Comics and Nonsense 27.01.2020

This week, we discuss: How Michael is doing with Dry January (Spoiler alert: Still Dryer than Pat and Joe) Pat and Michael’s extreme abuse of Joe’s physical comics Which comic character – if any – has cats in his-slash-her mouth In addition to that nonsense, you’ll get comic reviews and beer reviews, including Warrior Nun: Dora #2 from Avatar Press and Edgar Allan Poe’s Snifter or Terror: Season 2...

Casual Comics Cast 202 - Hawkeye (and other nonsense) 11.01.2020

Two episodes in two weeks? Looks like someone is making an "effort". Let's see how that is working out. In this episode, the crew discuss the new comics of next week, the top selling comics of 2019, and the history of Marvel Comics' HAWKEYE. This time: - Michael actually reads a comic book (that she got for free 8 months ago) - Joe finds a new anti-hero to root for: Trick Shot - Pat searches his s...

Episode 201 - Ringing in the New Year 03.01.2020

The Casual Comics Cast gets and update for 2020. After a long hiatus: Pat finally reads a comics book. Michael still cannot remember the names of any actors from comic movies or TV shows. Dry January is not going as planned for every member of the podcast. Joe has a cold, rendering him mostly useless during discussions on Image Comics. Yet, we carry on; including our discussions of Image Comics' "...

Casual Comics Cast - Captain Marvel 30.03.2019

Welcome to the reboot of the Casual Comics Cast. In this episode, we get into the history of Captain Marvel and answer the question, "What do I need to know before seeing the Captain Marvel movie?" It also answers a lot of other questions you DON'T need to know before seeing the Captain Marvel movie (or probably ever). Also, there's Hulk news - and we discuss the Netflix series "The Umbrella Acade...

Casual Comics Cast - Episode 1: The Journey Begins 16.11.2016

This episode features: A quiz about obscure Marvel Comics characters, a review of (the trailer of) Doctor Strange, and a conversation about the "who's who" in Captain America: Civil War that's guaranteed to either enlighten or enrage listeners depending on how much you already know about Marvel Comics

Casual Comics Cast - Pilot (Season 1, Episode 0) 08.08.2016

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