Comic Book Junkies

Send us Fan Mail The CBJ crew is back to discuss characters we think could potentially bump into the A-list of comics. Whether that is untapped potential, getting quality creative teams on the books, having better villains, or for whatever reason.. these are the characters we think could take on a bigger role in their respective universes. After that talk, the boys briefly shift gears and discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Howdy gang! Comic Book Junkies is back and ready to introduce you to another long time Junkie, Ted Williams, owner of Ted's Custom Gumball Machines (find him on Instagram @tedscustomgumballmachines)! We have a TED Talk if you will... okay but we discuss his comic collecting origins, favorite characters, times changing in the comic game, and of course his awesome gumball machi...

Send us Fan Mail The boys watched Black Adam, a film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and a product of the DC movie universe. As a major Captain Marvel (Shazam) and Black Adam fan, this one was a long time coming. Do we think it rules? Does it suck? Let's find out. Spoilers aplenty.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Black Adam [02:42.5] Outro [25:53.3] Please like an...

Send us Fan Mail The boys watched Werewolf by Night, a special presentation by Marvel available on Disney+ and give their takes on what ruled and what didn't.  We also have our first edition of Overrated or Overrated, where we discuss different characters featured in the episode and give our take on them. Spoilers aplenty.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Werewolf by Night [02:0...

Send us Fan Mail That's right, its been quite some time, but we're back to our bread and butter, classic story reviews and recaps! Batman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale! Its just about Halloween time and we thought we'd finally get a story we've now waited years to review. Spoilers aplenty.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Batman: The Long Halloween...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to get spooky! the boys did some research and try to shed light on the long and storied history of Horror Comics! From the golden age until the present day, buckle in and get ready to learn all things horror! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] History of Horror Comics [01:38.7] Outro [24:38.8] Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comi...

Send us Fan Mail The boys combined their minds (and lists) once again in order to bring you the best and most comprehensive Top 10 Batman villain's list! We go from 10 to 1 and see who the caped crusader's most fearsome foes in all of media are, make sure to hit us up and let us know if you disagree or love what we're saying. Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Top 10 Batm...

Send us Fan Mail The boys had time to kick it one weekend, and guess what they did...search for books! We recap hitting up a local shop out by Andrew and the pickups Joe made. Then, we regrouped again the next day to hit up a small con Andrew has had luck at in the past and recap that experience and how it fares versus the larger comic cons.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Small Con...

Send us Fan Mail Three Junkies unite once more as Juan returns to share his comic experience thus far their year. We discuss media we've enjoyed, Juan and Joe's comic escapades and Andrew recaps some pickups of his own. There's been a lot of collecting done so far this year but there's a lot yet to come. Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] End of Summer [01:39.5] Outr...

Send us Fan Mail The boys combined their minds (and lists) to come up with a comprehensive Comic Creator power ranks. Each Junkie made their own list, then along with averages and discussion, came up with a combined list that the podcast can back. There may be ranks you disagree with, there may be some you love. Make sure to let us know your thoughts on socials! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome in for the first volume of Ask the Junkies! We fielded questions from our instagram (link below) and answered them for all to hear. We've got comic questions that touch on all kinds of topics, from art, to collecting, to eating books??? If you have a question feel free to hit our email or socials for a chance to appear on a future 2nd volume! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00...

Send us Fan Mail Back with an absolute must read Batman story, Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and Dave Mazzuchelli! Definitely a classic for any Bat-Fan, and one of the stories that refreshed the character for a new generation. Spoilers aplenty.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Batman Year One [01:26.7] Outro [28:19] Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comic t...

Send us Fan Mail The best holiday of the summer is back, CHRISTMAS IN JULY. The boys upped the budget this year and boy was it worth it! What did we get? Just listen. We go through all of our years doing this and then as a special end topic, we discuss our best and worst investments in the comic game.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Christmas in July [02:01.1] Our Best and Worst Inv...

Send us Fan Mail Recaps and reviews... that's what we do. This time around its Blackest Night, the Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis masterpiece of a Green Lantern story.  Theres dead people, undead people, Hogman, Fish Sticks, and a whole lot more to unpack! Spoilers aplenty.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Blackest Night [01:29.5] Outro [29:51.1] Please like and subscribe if you&apos...

Send us Fan Mail It was a big weekend just a couple weeks back, Juan came out to hang with Joe and pillage some local comic shops, the whole gang rolled out on a Saturday morning to take on comic con and leave with cool key books, and lastly we sat through the entirety of the new Dr. Strange film to give you our spoiler heavy review. Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Pre Con [01:45] Co...

Send us Fan Mail It's the big 50 and we're back with more rankings! First we take turns going through our top 5 sidekicks of all time before we dive into ranking our top 5 Robins. Music [00:00] Buzzsprout Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Top 5 Sidekicks [01:38.2] Top 5 Robins [16:35.6] Outro [24:20.3] Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comic talk! (Bi-weekly shows droppi...

Send us Fan Mail The topic for the week... Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. The boys talk the classic one shot story that gives the Joker a tragic origin, and his reign of terror on the Gordon family. Spoilers aplenty.  Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Batman the Killing Joke [02:11.5] Outro [24:27] Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more com...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back (in town?) with a new topic episode. The guys examine the biggest haters in comics and discuss examples of hating their heroes, reasons why, and much much more! Let us know on social media if we left someone off the list that deserves a spot amongst the ultimate superhaters! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Haters [01:39.8] Outro [21:14.3] Please lik...

Send us Fan Mail The boys hit the books (iPad) again after a few media shows to bring you a modern classic, Captain America: Winter Soldier Volume 1 by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. Cap fights Nazis, false memories, and other terrorists while trying to figure out who's behind all this!  Spoilers aplenty! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Captain America [01:53.1] Outro [26:26.6] P...

Send us Fan Mail The boys review Warner Bros/DC Comics "The Batman" directed  by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano and many more!  There will be SPOILERS!!! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Batman [01:34] Outro [30:42.2]  Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comic talk! (Bi-weekly shows dropping on Wednesday) Social Media:...

Send us Fan Mail This time around the boys discuss the DC Comics HBO Max TV show Peacemaker, produced byJames Gunn and starring John Cena. There will be SPOILERS!!! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Peacemaker Review [01:32.2] Outro [27:48.3]  Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comic talk! (Bi-weekly shows dropping on Wednesday) Social Media: Facebook -  https://...

Send us Fan Mail The topic for the week... Batman and Robin Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. The guys discuss the first volume of Batman and Robin with Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne, a crazy pig man, a guy with a red hood, and a flamboyant biker. Bat-Fans will enjoy this one! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Batman & Robin [01:19.9] Outro [43:21.8] Please like and subsc...

Send us Fan Mail The topic for the week... Flash: Rebirth by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver! We have a great time discussing the Flash Family, Max Mercury's loneliness, and much, much more! Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Flash [01:26.1] Outro [38:28.8] Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comic talk! (Bi-weekly shows dropping on Wednesday) Social Media: F...

Send us Fan Mail The topic for the week... Final Crisis! This was a long book.. Music [00:00] Buzz Ad [00:14] Intro [01:09.4] Final Crisis [01:34.1] Outro [45:00] Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comic talk! (Bi-weekly shows dropping on Wednesday) Social Media: Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/CBJpodcast Twitter -  https://twitter.com/CbJpod   (@CBJpod) Instagram - htt...

Send us Fan Mail The boys may be an episode late (thanks Covid), but they cooked up a Spider-Man: No Way Home movie review for you, as they always do... but SURPRISE! Good friend of the pod and first time guest, Charlie Pena comes on to detail his origins in the comic world and his takes on a new Spidey flick from a non junkie! Social Media: Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/CBJpodcast Twitter...