Comic Book Podcast | Talking Comics

Hello everybody and welcome to the 9th Annual ... nope! Sorry, folks. No Talking Comics Awards ceremony this week. Instead, we're bringing you our first brand-new episode of 2021, wherein we take a look forward at what's to come in comics, film, and television! Here's the deal, folks. We need more time to prepare for this year's Talking Comics Awards. But rather than leave you in the lurch, Bob, J...

This is it, folks! We're proud to present the last of three nomination podcasts leading up to the 9th Annual Talking Comics Awards! In this episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, Aaron, and Steve have assembled to choose our nominations for the following categories: Best Artist, Best Writer, and Best Overall Comic! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podc...

Suffering Sappho, it's finally time to talk about Wonder Woman 1984! For this special edition of the Talking Comics Podcast, Bob, Aaron, Carolyn, and Steve gather around a copse of fir trees to discuss DC's latest superhero spectacle, Wonder Woman 1984! This discussion is completely spoiler-free up until the point where it is not. Don't worry though, we do give you a heads up before we get into th...

Merry Christmas, everybody! As a special holiday treat, the good people over at the Progressively Horrified Podcast have asked out own Bob Reyer to join them for a special episode focusing on Sophia Takal's 2019 remake of the horror holiday classic Black Christmas. We hope you enjoy this spirited crossover event and be sure to check out the Progressively Horrified Podcast wherever fine podcasts ar...

This is it, folks! We're proud to present the second of three nominations podcasts leading up to the 9th Annual Talking Comics Awards! In this episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, Aaron, and Steve have assembled to choose our nominations for the following categories: Best Ongoing Series, Best Original Graphic Novel, and Best Story Arc! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingc...

This is it, folks! We're proud to present the first of three nominations podcasts leading up to the 9th Annual Talking Comics Awards! In this episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, Aaron, and Steve have assembled to choose our nominations for the following categories: Breakthrough Writer, Breakthrough Artist, Best New Series, and Best Mini or Limited Series! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking...

In this special episode of the Talking Comics Podcast, Bob, Joey, Aaron, John, and Steve discuss Disney's most recent Investor's Day event, wherein the company revealed an enormous amount of upcoming projects for Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and beyond! Climb aboard the Disney Express and prepare to depart for the Hype Zone! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talk...

NOW on SPOTIFY! In our last regular TC episode for 2020, the boys are joined by John Burkle to talk a BUNCH of comics, including Tom King & Clay Mann’a Batman/Catwoman #1!!! And then we finally dive into the end of X OF SWORDS!!!!!! Also, tons of movie/TV news and a few listener questions. Be sure to tune in for our annual BEST OF nominations shows over the next three weeks!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00...

In this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve deliver perhaps the most explicit Talking Comics podcast to date, so be sure to buckle up. This episode has got Thanksgiving banter, a Talking Comics Awards check-in session, and, of course, comic books galore!  Comics talked about this week: Power Pack #1, Marvel Action: Chillers #2, Sabrina: Something Wicked #4, Justice League Dark #28, Champi...

NOW on SPOTIFY! No foolin’ this time!!! Stephanie Cooke returns to the podcast to talk up her upcoming graphic novel, OH MY GODS! , as well as a TON of comics with the boys. For pre-orders: https://www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/Oh-My-Gods/9780358296935 . Oh and WONDER WOMAN 84 snagged that Christmas Day digital release!!! Things are looking up!!! Time Stamps: 00:06:20 - Lighting Rounds 01:18:45 - In...

In this week's episode, Sarah keeps Steve's hosting chair hot in an attempt to corral the awesome powers of Bob Reyer, Aaron Amos, and special guest Jeremy Whitley. In addition to bringing some nasty weather with Lightning Rounds, the group also talks about Jeremy's new Marvel title Marvel Action Chillers, as well as Mr. Whitley's new Progressively Horrified podcast. Comics talked about this week:...

In this special episode of the Talking Comics podcast, Steve is joined by comic book creator David Pepose (Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, The O.Z.) to discuss everything from making comics during lockdown to the future of Spenser & Locke and the launch of Scout's Honor, an Aftershock limited series event.  This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.co...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Now that we’ve crossed the halfway point in the big X OF SWORDS crossover at Marvel, the gang is joined by John Burkle to talk all the twists and turns going on in Otherworld!!! When are those sword fights gonna drop????? Also, TONS of comics talk and some big news over at DC Comics with the announcement of a new Editor-in-Chief: Marie Javins! Also also, be sure to tune in this FRI...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve attend a Halloween afterparty, talk spooky film science, get into the sauce, and tease the future of Talking Comics. In addition to some comics-related shenanigans, the crew also talks about a series of spooky movies, Sarah's Night of the Deadlift, Aaron's big candy bar, and Bob's evening with Madam Satan. Books talked about on th...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Prof. Carolyn Cocca joins Bob, Aaron, and Steve for an investigation into the final issue of Batgirl, Ryan Wilder's comic book debut, and Javicia Leslie's new Batwoman Suit. This episode also finds the crew delivering Lightning Rounds, talking up Oscar Isaac's potential casting for Marvel's Moon Knight, and forming coming superbands! Books talked about on thi...

In this week's very special episode, we're joined by British author and comic book creator Paul Cornell to talk about his upcoming title co-created by Sally Cantrino "I Walk With Monsters" from Vault Comics. Additionally, the group also discusses DC's Future State roadmap, Marvel Unlimited changing their release window policy, and retailer shipment woes. Books talked about on this week's episode:...

During this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Joey, and Steve discuss everything from young superheroes to Wonder Woman's Amazonian sister, Nubia, to what songs we'd pair with our favorite comics and beyond! In addition to some Lightning Round action, the group finally, at long last, responds to some of your exciting listener questions. Things get pretty musical in this episode, folk. Hold onto your but...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Friend of the podcast (and Eisner-winner) Professor Carolyn Cocca joins the show this week to talk about her new book, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel: Militarism and Feminism in Comics and Film . Also, the gang talks tons of comics, including some bummers in Wonder Woman #763 and Batgirl #49 and some winners like the second chapter of X OF SWORDS and Shang-Chi #1!!!! Oh yeah, AND...

During this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve groove to the soothing sounds of Vin Diesel's new single "Feel Like I Do", ponder the future of DC's Batgirl, discuss Zack Snyder's new $70 million price-tag for Justice League, review some new music releases, and talk about comics, comics, comics! Comics talked about this podcast: Slaughter House-Five OGN, Wicked Things #5, Immortal She-Hul...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Detective Comics celebrates 1000 issues since Batman’s debut in issue #27 in 1939!!! Also, the boys get into A TON of news stories, including all of the announcements coming out of the MCU, the final season of Supergirl, and the DC Universe rebrand!!! Comics talked this week: Metal Men #10, Captain America #23, Giant-Size X-Men: Storm #1, Henchgirl: Expanded Edition, Royal City, St...

In this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve witness the exciting end to an EMPYRE, go bird watching with Chris Cooper, delve into dungeons, and honor the memory of Dame Diana Rigg.  Oh, and did I mention that both My Little Pony and Transformers are featured in this week's episode? There's also plenty of gushing related to Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans' Die, some more Marvel's Avengers...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Lots of good stuff on the show this week, from the end of Empyre to the second season of THE BOYS to the astounding new video game, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS. Also, the boys try to decide on the Top 10 Runs of the “Talking Comics” Era!!! Comics talked this week: Spy Island #1, Fantastic Four #23 , Birds of Prey #28-30, Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery, Bear OGN, We Only F...

On this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve pay their respects to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer on August 28th. As you can guess, things do get emotional. However, the group also makes time for plenty of comics, listener questions, and a mini-movie review for Bill & Ted Face the Music. Rest in power, Mr. Boseman, and...

NOW on SPOTIFY! The boys welcome a very special guest this week: TKO Studios’ co-founder TZE CHUN (@thetzechun). Chun is also an accomplished filmmaker and TV writer and producer, having worked on Fox’s GOTHAM and the upcoming Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai. Chun and TKO were also gracious enough to extend a special discount to our loyal listeners: at checkout on tkopresents.com , use code TALKING...

On this week's podcast, Bob, Aaron, and Steve are joined by Ringo Award nominee David Pepose to talk about the launch of his Kickstarter for The O.Z. There's also plenty of Lightning Round action, more from the DC restructure fallout and listener questions from some of you fine folks! Books talked about this podcast: Wonder Woman #760, Adventureman #3, Captain Marvel #19, Stargirl (TV series), Emp...