Comic Book Podcast | Talking Comics

It's Joey, Bob, and Professor Carolyn "Eisner-Award-Winner" Cocca around the Talking Comics table talking all the comics this week!!! Here we are watching the "afterbirth of a nation" (Hamilton joke), and the gang's all here to talk some of the biggest, best releases from last week. Also, some democracy-related comics, too!!! Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Scooby-...

Oh boy--when was the last time Talking Comics fell on HALLOWEEN itself!??!?!?! The gang's all here with bells on to give you their spooky secret Halloween recommendations and talk Netflix's new series, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (based on the comic of course)!!!  Also, the latest Halloween movie gets some love and we take your special scary listener questions!!! Oooooooooo!!! Comics talked...

A vampire, a ghost and a werewolf walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. Singing! Laughing! Potentially inappropriate content! In their sixth episode the Ladies are doing something slightly different, with a raft of recommendations for you this time round. There’s plenty of really scary stuff out there to watch, read and listen to (check out our friends at Sire...

It's Spooky Season here at Talking Comics, and this episode is all about the DARKNESS--from Season 3 of Daredevil to Justice League Dark to scary movie recommendations and costume plans, Halloween is in full swing for the Talking Comics crew!!! Also, for something completely different, THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP IS BACK!!!!! Also also, Luke Cage got canceled what? Comics talked on this week’s Talking Co...

Holy Little Ponies, Gang! The Talking Comics crew creates their own ponies, talks the January solicits, and mourns the passing of Iron Fist on Netflix. Steve, Bob, Melissa, and Joey talk all the comics of the past, present, and future this episode, so tune in, subscribe, rate, and review!!! Also, tune in for reviews of Netflix's Haunting of Hill House and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!!! Comics t...

Three Americans, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In this special episode – and a change to the planned topic - the Ladies are joined by two very special guests; author A S King comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, to talk about King’s surrealist young adult novel, I Crawl Through It. This episode contains spoilers for the book, to...

The dust has settled and the cosplay capes are hanging on the rack--the gang is back from NEW YORK COMIC-CON!!! Tune in this week for all the news, stories, and emotional anecdotes from the biggest weekend in comics, as told by your loyal Talking Comics hosts!!! Also, TONS of new comics are on the docket this episode, as well as some late breaking news!!! Check it! Comics talked this week on Talki...

On this week's podcast, Bob, Melissa, and Steve are joined by Eisner Award-winning author Prof. Carolyn Cocca for a bit NYCC hype, X-Men: Dark Phoenix trailer talk, and more comic book discussion than you can ever imagine! Please keep your feet and hands inside the podcast at all times, and enjoy! Books talked about this podcast: Domino Annual #1, Justice League Odyssey #1, Moon Girl/Devil Dinosau...

It's all about the Batawang on this week's podcast! That's right, folks. We're getting up close and personal with Bruce's Wayne all thanks to Batman Damned #1. Oh, but wait, there's more. We also look back on Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy film, talk our favorite indie publishers, and recommend a series of must-read titles. Come for the comics, stay for the debate about who has the better ass: Batman...

Yo did y'all peep that trailer or what???? That's right True Believers! Just one week after the Talking Comics went gaga over EW's pictorial, CAPTAIN MARVEL WENT AND DROPPED A TRAILER ON ALL OF US!!! And of course the crew has got their analysis and wild theories ready to go. Also, tons of awesome comics this week, including Fantastic Four #2 and Catwoman #3!!! Comics talked this week: Wonder Woma...

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 fourth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the character of Ms. Marvel, with a specific focus on Kamala Khan. This episode features embiggening, entitlement, emotions and… face-kicking?! Next month the ladies will be looking at the recent movie adaptation of A Wrinkle In...

Lots of big news this week in the world of comics--Brie Larson and EW bent the internet with an exclusive Captain Marvel spread! Spider-Man hit the PS4 and took over everyone's twit-feed! The Asgardian's took over the Galaxy! And Iron Fist Season 2 was pretty... good!? Yessir, Steve, Bob, Joey, and Melissa gather round the table to break it all down for you--our loyal listeners!!! Excelsior!!! Com...

Steve is back, and this week he's joined by Mr. Bob Reyer and Vampire Bill's #1 fan, Jessica Schaeffer, for another round of comic book podcast goodness. On this week's show, Steve recaps his trip to FanExpoCanada 2018, we bid a fond farewell to the legendary Marie Severin, and of course, talk a whole lot of comics. It's an unhinged episode folks, so get ready to laugh, and hopefully have a whole...

JOEY HAS THE CON!!! Two pod-fav creators had two new books this week--Kelly Thompson dropped West Coast Avengers and Cullen Bunn dropped Cold Spots--and Joey, Bob, and Melissa are ALL OVER THEM BOTH. Plus, TC contributor Lee Henry joins the top of the show to talk about his time at FlameCon 2018!!! Also, the gang addresses the latest #Comicsgate developments. So get ready for that. Comics talked t...

Last week was a week for comics with the debut issue of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos' Pearl, a dynamic new series in Crowded from Chris Sebela and Ro Stein, milestone issues of Batgirl and Batwoman, and the beginning of the end for Marvel's merry mutants in EXTERMINATION #1. Also, a new issue of Batman obvi.  Also also, lots of throwback reading over the lasts few days, as the crew dive...

THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMICS MAGAZINE HAS FINALLY RETURNED TO THE STANDS!!! That's right, loyal listeners, THE FANTASTIC FOUR have returned, and you know Bob is just beside himself. The gang is joined by contributed John Burkle to talk the first issue featuring the return of Marvel's first family! Also this issue, listener questions, Catwoman #2, the Uncanny X-Men: Disassembled announcement, and mu...

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 third episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the novel Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future, from novelist A.S. King. Please note, this episode talks about mental health issues, and suicide. There are links to resources at the bottom of the show notes, and the Ladies would...

Tune in for a special interview edition of the TALKING COMICS podcast with friend of the pod KELLY SUE DECONNICK (Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly)!!! Kelly Sue dives deep into some of her most acclaimed work and talks about the future for her as a storyteller across media! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by St...

WE MADE IT!!! 350 EPISODES Y'ALL!!! Thanks to everyone who made this possible--it has been an honor and a privilege talking comics with you all over the last 350 episodes. And a very special thanks to some very very very special guests who help make this episode uber-amazing!!! (SPOILERS: IT'S SEAN LEWIS & CAITLIN YARSKY OF COYOTES FAME AND JEREMY WHITLEY OF UNSTOPPABLE WASP FAME!!!) Books tal...

Sweet Solomon Grundy, Born on a Mundy--Joey's back!!! He joins the crew and hits the ground running with tons of comics talk, including the shocking "season finale" of SAGA, the end of Harrow County, and new first issues of Mr. & Mrs. X, Bone Parish, and Justice League Dark. Also, Bob's got your Doomsday Clock update coming in hot!!! Also this episode, Melissa leads the conversation...

This week on the Talking Comics podcast, Bob, Jessica, and Steve take off their pants, sip on a bit of Grandpa's old medicine, and wax rhapsodic about the many comic book announcements, Eisner Award winners, and trailers of San Diego Comic-Con. So sit back, relax, and let us take you away on a magical mystery tour sponsored by the good people at Pants Are Dumb.  Books talked about this show includ...

Bob, Jessica and Steve assemble, once again, to bring you another podcast filled with dead horses, warm hugs, and details regarding Joey's One Man Show Repertoire. So gather round, dig your heels in, and enjoy! Books talked about this show include: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #34 , Ms. Marvel #32 , Giant Days #40, Paper Girls #22, Nancy Drew #2 , Star Trek: New Visions #22, She Could Fly #1, Little G...

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 second episode the Ladies talk through the award winning webcomic and graphic novel Nimona, from Noelle Stevenson. They take an in depth look at the story, art and characters, as well as coming up with a soundtrack for the book and a dream cast for the forthcoming movie adaptatio...

Bob, Melissa, Jessica and Steve get all dolled up for the big Batman #50 wedding celebration. Plus, the gang reviews Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp. But wait ... there's more. We also make time for Lightning Rounds, Open Discussion and field a few of your fine Listener Questions. Enjoy! Books Talked About This Podcast: Batman #50, Catwoman #1, I Hate Fairyland #20, Captain America #1, Son of Hitler...

This week, we have not one but TWO very special guests: Sarah Miles (co-host of the Ladies of Valhalla podcast!) and Kristen Gudsnuk (creator of Henchgirl and Making Friends)!!!! The two incredible women join Bob and Joey as they talk through all the biggest news and releases in comics-dom from the last week, including the milestone 50th issue of Ms. Marvel, the first issue of Matthew Rosenberg's ...