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On this week's podcast, Bob, Sarah and Steve dip their toes into the Deadpool by checking out the character's brand-new series from Kelly Thompson, Chris Bachalo, Wayne Faucher, Tim Townsend, Jaime Mendoza, Livesay, Victor Olazaba, David Curiel, and VC's Joe Sabino! Woof, did you get all that? You did? Then let us press on. In addition to dropping in on Marvel's Merc with a Mouth, Sarah recants he...

NOW on SPOTIFY! The gang says good bye to yet another TC fave, THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL. Also, some Disney+ reflections, some listener questions, and tons of comics! Comics talked this week: Catalyst Prime: Seven Days #2, Catwoman #17, Future Foundation #4, Invaders #11, Fallen Angels #1, Event Leviathan, X-Men #2, La Voz de Mayo, Folklords #1, Far Sector #1, Family Tree #1, and Unbeatable Squ...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Joey has the con as he, Bob, and special guest Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh of THE LADIES OF VALHALLA fame discuss some of the biggest and best books on the stands. Stand outs from last week include Gabby Rivera and Royal Dunlap’s BB FREE #1 for Boom! and Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier’s NOVEMBER #1 for Image. Also, reflections on the Disney+ launch and a preview of the  Ladies of Valhal...

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. For their seventeenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the 2017 movie Unicorn Store, starring Brie Larson (who also directed the film) and Samuel L Jackson. Next month they will be taking a look at the entire run of the comic book Giant Days, by John Allison, Max Sarin and Liss...

NOW on SPOTIFY! The boys finally say good bye to John Allison’s GIANT DAYS. Things get teary. Also, that gang digs deep into those Scorsese comments regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his subsequent NY Times Op-Ed. Also also, a solid listener questioner, Batman casting news, and the first issue of EXCALIBUR!!! Comics talked this week:  Invisible Woman #4, Fantastic Four: Grand Design #1,...

NOW on SPOTIFY! The gang’s all here for a ton of really cool comics this week, including MARAUDERS #1, MONEY SHOT #1, and WONDER WOMAN #81! Things get a little saucy and, darewesay, raunchy as the comics veer into the sci-fi sexy time. Also, the crew takes a listener question about hypothetical horror movies based on the horror comics they know and love. They also dream up a series of courses arou...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Steve, Bob, and Joey talk a ton of comics this week, including the powerful Superman Smashes the Klan #1 from Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru and the first issue of Jonathan Hickman and Leinil Yu’s X-Men! Also, Steve and Joey review the first episode of HBO’s Watchmen spin-off and everybody gets down with the trailer for Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel! Comics talked this week: Sexcastle...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Sarah has returned from her global travels with tons of stories to share!!! Also, lots of comics talk this week, including the first issue of BOOM! Studios’ Buffy crossover, Welcome to the Hellmouth, the penultimate issue of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, the final issue of Sean Lewis’ Thumbs, and the first two issues of Strayed from Dark Horse. Also, Bob and Joey discuss the Batwom...

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their seventeenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the Archie comics character Sabrina alongside writer on the current comic book series Kelly Thomson. Next month they will be taking a look at the movie Unicorn Store, starring Brie Larson (who also directed the film) and Sam...

Justin and Bobby are back to chat about the PS5 news, Borderlands 3, Apple Arcade and more! Monthly Gaming Podcast hosted by @bobbyshortle and @Parkley76 we talk the games we've played, the news that stuck with us and the adventures of being a dad.

NOW on SPOTIFY! We're back from NYCC and we've got all the hot goss!!! Bob and Joey share all their favorite memories from the con of all cons!!! Also, the gang talks about the first issue of Lion Forge's latest big event, CATALYST: SEVEN DAYS, written by pod-favorite Gail Simone! Also also, tons of news and announcements from the last week in comics. Also also, Steve and Joey share their thoughts...

NOW on SPOTIFY! You got that NYCC hype??? BECAUSE WE DO!!! Steve, Bob, and Joey talk all about what they’re excited for this weekend before jumping into a TON of comics talk, including debut issues of SFSX, The Plot, Strikeforce, and Harleen, and the final issue of a TC-fave, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur. Also, some big news dropped this week regarding that ongoing Spider-Man drama and we finall...

NOW on SPOTIFY! The gang gears up to chat about John Allison's latest, STEEPLE (Dark Horse), but first Steve gets real about Raina Telgemeier's stunning graphic novel, GUTS. Also, a series of listener questions reveals the crew's favorite Greek Gods, workout routines, and reading habits!!! Books talked about this podcast: House of X #5, Once & Future #2, Batman #79, Napoleon Dynamite #1, Glass...

This week , Bob, Sarah and Steve discover the secret behind the TC email password, and go in search of some old ass message from fans. There's also a bit of nasty weather this week, which could only mean that we're in for some turbulent Lightning Rounds. Captain Marvel gets her chance to shine (again) on this week's podcast, while Chainsaw Reindeer gets nothing but a lump of coal in his stocking....

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. For their sixteenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the Marvel comic book series The Unstoppable Wasp alongside writer on the series Jeremy Whitley Next month they will be taking a look at the various iterations of Sabrina – teenage witch or otherwise – and will be joined on t...

NOW on SPOTIFY! It’s a BIG WEEK around the Talking Comics table, as one of our long-time, Best of winners, THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, takes its final bow with issue #45. The gang revisits the last few issues and reflects on the series. Also, a pod-favorite series returns in PRETTY DEADLY: THE RAT #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios, and everyone’s got THOUGHTS about the new volume. Also also, Ja...

Bob, Sarah and Steve are joined by Giants Days creator John Allison for this week's podcast! While John is in the studio, we also talk the final semester of Giant Days; his upcoming 5-issue series Steeple, Scary-Go-Round, Bad Machinery and more! Books talked about this podcast: Wonder Woman #77, Marvel Team-Up #5, Power Pack: Grow Up, Marvel Comics #1000, Sera and the Royal Stars #2, Tommy Gun Wiz...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Too much to talk about this week…. THANKS, DISNEY!!! Between the shocking Sony/Disney Spider-Man split and the onslaught of D23 announcements, it’s a lot of Marvel griping and applauding this episode. Also, TONS OF COMICS!!! Comics talked this week: Bettie Page Unbound #3, Aquaman #51, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #1, Fearless #2, Ms. Marvel #6, Jane Foster: Valkyrie #2, Superman’...

This week on the Talking Comics Podcast, Bob, Sarah and Steve are joined by comic book writer and artist Christian Ward for an in-depth interview about his new series from Dark Horse Comics, Tommy Gun Wizards. In addition to talking up his comic book writer debut, Christian also indulges us with some stories and details related to his other works, Black Bolt, ODY-C, and Invisible Kingdom. Intervie...

NOW on SPOTIFY! Sound the alarum bell! Acclaimed writer KIERON GILLEN joins Sarah and Joey for a wide-ranging interview covering everything from his first comics to his work at Marvel to the upcoming ONCE & FUTURE from Boom! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bo...

NOW on SPOTIFY! This week, THUMBS co-creator and writer and friend of the pod SEAN LEWIS joins the gang to talk about new media, social media, technology addiction, and extremism. Oh, and comics!!! Also, Jeremy Whitley’s FUTURE FOUNDATION!!! Comics talked this week: Giant Days #53, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #8, Invisible Woman #2, Lois Lane #2, Agents of Atlas #1, House of X #2, Coffinbound #1,...

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their fifteenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the 2014 novel Storykiller by Kelly Thompson. Next month they will be taking a look at The Unstoppable Wasp by Jeremy Whitley, who will be joining us on the show. Ladies of Valhalla is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.tal...

This week, David Pepose (@peposed) joins the table for the podcast tonight to do some lightning rounds, open discussion on Fantastic Four #12, and an extended interview about his upcoming Action Lab series, GOING TO THE CHAPEL!!! Also, reflections on Agents of SHIELD and Amazon’s THE BOYS!!! Books talked this week: Making Friends 2: Back to the Drawing Board, Captain America #12, Marvel Team-up #4...

NOW on SPOTIFY! It’s back to COMICS COMICS COMICS this week with the first issue of Jonathan Hickman’s X-Men foray, House of X, Jimmy Olsen, and Valkyrie! The team also says a heartfelt goodbye to Jeremy Whitley’s UNSTOPPABLE WASP. Also, the gang takes a look at the 2019 Eisner winners! Books talked this week: Assassin Nation #5, Domino: Hotshots #5, Marvel Rising #5, Aquaman #50, Wonder Woman #75...

SPECIAL INTERVIEW EPISODE!!! In honor of our 400th episode, we got Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett, the creators behind the Eisner-nominated SKYWARD from Image comics. Joe is also the executive producer/co-showrunner of LUCIFER and Lee’s credits include Loki: Agent of Asgard and Batgirl! Enjoy! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is host...