Comic Book Keepers

Jackson Lanzing glides down with his hi-tech batsuit to discuss the Comic Book Keepers 2024 Character Tournament Champion, Terry McGinnis aka Batman Beyond!  Preorder Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic to ensure we get more of this incredible run from Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Max Dunbar!  Batman Beyond Short for Batman 75th Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z65aq1EVGhs Batman Beyond con...

The X-men '97 hype continues, so we wanted to learn more about the truly evil villain featured in the cartoon, Bastion. Chris goes into his comic book origins, creator bios, adaptations, and a twisted what-if that will give you shivers!  You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can sa...

Ready for some nostalgic toy line and cartoon characters to make a comeback? The NacelleVerse is here to expand on these exciting properties for original and new fans alike. Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and Brian Volk-Weiss (CEO of The Nacelle Company, The Toys That Made Us) join Lance to discuss how this connected universe came into existence  You have a super-pow...

Invincible has had a bit of a boost recently, due to an amazing cartoon adaptation on Amazon Prime.  So we thought we would revisit him. This is a reposting of the eighth issue we did, back in October, 2020. Since then, Lance has read every issue, and Chris... still has some catching up to do. We're happy to help you fly back in and revisit the epic story of Invincible.  You have a super-power, to...

The world suffered a great loss this year with the passing of Akira Toriyama. As a tribute to his legacy and impact on our lives, we discuss his ultimate hero creation, GOKU! Jeremy ( The Geekly Grind ) joins Chris and Lance to explore Goku's origin, Akira Toriyama's creator history and Dragon Ball's influence across media worldwide!  You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five sta...

Jeremy ( The Geekly Grind ) joins Chris and Lance to reminisce about days 2 and 3 of WonderCon 2024! We picked up some incredible collection pieces and had memorable experiences that we'll never forget. We hope to see you all next year at WonderCon 2025!  Buy Sewer Boyz HERE!  Follow Ryan Barry aka 9Monkeys You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts g...

WonderCon 2024 has come and gone once again! It may have been noticeably less busy with fewer big names compared to 2023, but WonderCon continues to provide a phenomenal experience. Chris and Lance recap their WonderCon experiences along with regular guest Jeremy ( The Geekly Grind ) and Brad ( Comic Book Couples Counseling )! Our experiences were too immense to fit into 1 episode, so be on the lo...

Two issues dropped on the same day?! That's right! We had to edit furiously to get both issues out this quickly after WonderCon, but our arthritic fingers were up to the task. Lance had the opportunity to sit down with all three co-creators of Magma Comix 's new series, The Principles of Necromancy! Collin Kelly , Jackson Lanzing and Eamon Winkle share insights into their creative process, the uni...

Do you love adorable animated critters, iconic cartoon characters and extreme 90's heroes?! Then we have a few comics that will shatter everything you thought those properties could be! From the twisted mind that brought us Stray Dogs, Tony Fleecs joins us to discuss his exciting upcoming work: Feral, Local Man Vol 2 and Uncanny Valley!  Follow Tony on Social Media!  Instagram: @tonyfleecs Twitter...

In honor of the new X-Men '97 animated show, we decided to go a little villainous and focus on the most twisted geneticist, Mr. Sinister. Lance and Chris deep dive into his ominous origins, his creators, powers and abilities, and many many characters that he's had a hand in manipulating over the years. And what if you could splice two mutants together? Listen and find out who we picked! You have a...

Star crossed lovers, lying cats, TV heads, war, and sex. This issue is all about Saga, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples, one of the best ongoing comic series of the last 10 years.  We're also joined by Chris Hacker from the Oblivion Bar Podcast! We discuss the creators, the characters, the many awards, and tackle some of our favorite moments of (the first half of) this epic galaxy spanning sc...

Have you ever finished a comic series and wished there was more to read? US TOO! Jake from Spec Tales and Mike from Ten Cent Takes join Lance for a comic nostalgia filled episode where they discuss what comics they need more of in their lives. From manga inspired gems to marvelous amalgamations, this nerdy trio covers a wide variety of comics that deserve to have more of their stories told. Side n...

The man so talented he made a city go mad, Christian Ward , joins us for the one and ONLY Batman: City of Madness SPOILER filled deep dive you'll hear online with it's creator!... until he does another one haha Christian shares a multitude of thought-provoking insights into his cosmic-horror mini series that will leave you clamoring for a re-read. Christian also drops some exciting exclusives incl...

It's time to deep dive into the scarlet swashbuckler, ol' hornhead himself, the Man without fear, Daredevil ! Lance is out this week, but joining Chris is returning guest Carlos Guzman. We discuss Daredevil's early origins, powers and abilities, adaptations and a fun What if battle match up run down!  Love the show? Leave a review! A five star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way an...

The man of a million talents and even more IMDB entries, Jordan Morris sits down with Lance to discuss his brilliant and soon to be released YA horror-comedy graphic novel, Youth Group ! We also discuss our mutual love for kaiju films and break down the first 3 issues of Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong! Prepare yourself for one monstrous-sized issue. Youth Group hits store shelves on 7/16/2024...

Stepping through a hellmouth and braving the apocalyptic wasteland that is the modern business industry, Ryan Parrott and John J. Pearson sit down to discuss their latest creator owned series from Image Comics, The Infernals ! Sadly, co-writer Noah Gardner was unable to join in on the conversation, but be sure to follow him on social media  Be sure to snag your copy of The Infernals 1, in stores 2...

Writer/artist Don Aguillo descends upon the CBK recording space with his necroplasm powered cape to discuss his multitude of Spawn covers, his experience at Image Comics, the future of his creator owned series Rise and, of course, what comics and books he's been reading lately! Enjoy! Be sure to follow Don Aguillo on social media to stay up to date on all his exciting projects! Instagram: @artofdo...

The intergalactically talented Kevin Anthony Catalan crash lands on planet CBK to discuss his epic fantasy anthology series, SPACE KNIGHTS ! We discuss Kevin's career, the development of Space Knights and some exciting news about his upcoming projects. We HIGHLY recommend you check out Space Knights and buy one of the best indie comics on the market!  Space Knights is published by Cosmic Lion Prod...

Join Lance and Chris as we jump into this history and world of Echo! We discuss her publication history, creators, adaptations, and ask what if we could learn something just by watching it.  Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookk...

It's the end of the year!  Lance, Chris, and Jeremy go through their favorite picks of comics, graphic novels, movies, tv shows, and much more! Get out a list and check it twice because you'll want to take notes on our recommendations.    Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have new merchandise in the store with our...

In this episode, things get fishy with the king of the Atlantis, Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman! Lance and Chris dive into his early origins, creators, abilities, allies and villains, and various adaptations. Lance and Chris also ponder: what if Aquaman had another special power?  Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have...

Lance and Chris choose their picks for the most dastardly evil doers in the DC villains to place in the Legion of Doom. Who makes the roster and who says, no thanks!?  Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia If you’re able, please donate to the Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia. Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to deal with financial burdens. Jesse was an incredible person and will be missed by many....

We take on the god of mischief and stories himself, Loki. This trickster god and villain turned antihero has undergone a huge resurgence in popularity with the MCU and comics appearances. Lance and Chris discuss his mysterious comic origins, powers, recommend comic runs, adaptations and a fun what-if!?  Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia If you’re able, please donate to the Go Fund Me for Jesse Tapia. Los...

Mark (Lesser Known Comics) and Brandon (Apollo City Comics) join Lance to discuss their journey to becoming comic creators/publishers and their currently running comic campaigns on Kickstarter!  www.lesserknowncomics.com Apollo City Comics https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lesserknowncomics/deuces-r-wild https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bdepillis/autolyse https://www.kickstarter.com/project...

Award winning screenwriter and comic author, Simon Birks , joins Chris and Lance to discuss his hit sci-fi mystery thriller, Antarctica, from Top Cow/Image! Time to brave the frigid wastelands of Antarctica and... wait... is that another me? Is that me also typing up an episode description with a Simon Birks from another universe? Time to get multiversal Be sure to check out Blue Fox Comics , the...