Comic Book Podcast | Talking Comics

2018 is off to a HOT START with an astonishing interview with SEAN LEWIS & CAITLIN YARSKY, the creators of Image's latest hit series, COYOTES!!! After a series of uncanny connections between the creators and your Talking Comics co-hosts, Sean & Caitlin dive deep into Coyotes and their comic book origin stories.  Also, the gang dives deep into the epic conclusion to Gail Simone's Crosswinds...

Happy New Year to all you comic book nerds out there!!! Welcome to THE BEST OF 2017 AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZA!!! Steve, Bob, Jessica, and Joey gather 'round the (internet) table to deliberate painstakingly over the best in comics from last year. Who will win?!? Who will also be a winner, but just be called "#2" for the sake of numbering?!?! WILL JOEY FINALLY GET WICKED + DIVINE TO THE TOP OF T...

This is the end!!! The Talking Comics crew wraps their EPIC NOMINATION MARATHON DISCUSSION of the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2017!!! This episode, the marathon reaches its conclusion as the gang debates creators and comics in the following categories: BEST ARTIST BEST WRITER BEST STORY ARC BEST OVERALL COMIC Finally, a special thank you to all of our listeners and contribut...

Surprise!!! The Talking Comics crew assembled for a quick holiday update and to chat STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI!!! Tune in for this very special edition and be sure to check out our ongoing BEST OF 2017 shows!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica...

The nominations keep rolling along!!! The Talking Comics crew continues to talk the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2017!!! This episode, things get heated as the gang discusses and debates creators and comics in the following categories: BEST PUBLISHER BEST SINGLE ISSUE or ONE-SHOT BEST MINI- or LIMITED SERIES BEST ONGOING SERIES This is the second of three episodes featuring t...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! The crew has gathered in the hallowed halls of Talking Comics to talk the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2017!!! This episode, Bob, Joey, Jessica, and Steve discuss and nominate creators and comics in the following categories: BEST MEDIA ADAPTATION OF A COMICS PROPERTY BREAKTHROUGH WRITER BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST BEST NEW SERIES BEST ORIGI...

This week's podcast is under attack as both Dr. Mara and Matt Wood invade the thrid and fourth chairs to deliver some comic book-related cheer! We talk about everything from the Avengers: Infinity War trailer to that sensational Batman Annual #2, to what you should purchase for your geeky loved ones during the holiday season. It's out last regular podcast before our annual TC Awards deliberation p...

Steve's back at the head of the table and he's joined by Bob, Joey, and Melissa as they take a deep dive into last week's new releases, including the much-anticipated DOOMSDAY CLOCK #1 from DC Comics!!! How was the long-awaited merger of the Watchmen and DC Universes??? Tune in to find out!!! Also, the gang gives their impressions of Marvel and Netflix's latest series, THE PUNISHER, starring Jon B...

THE JUSTICE LEAGUE!!! ON FILM!!! AND THE TALKING COMICS CREW IS HERE TO REVIEW IT!!! That's right, folks--Bob, Jess, Joey, and special guest Sarah Miles gather round the podcast table this week to review the latest entry in the Warner Bros DC Extended Universe of films. Justice League is directed by Zack Snyder (w/ Joss Whedon) and stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Mill...

In this very NSFW episode, THE SOSKA SISTERS RETURN to the Talking Comics podcast!!! After their last visit ended in rapturous singing and riotous laughter, Jen and Sylvia Soska--the directors, producers, and filmmakers behind Twister Twins Productions--make their way back to the show for a spirited conversation on their upcoming projects!!! There may be more singing and there are definitely more...

RAGNAROK HAS ARRIVED!!! This week, the gang reviews THOR: RAGNAROK, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the third film in the Thor franchise. Directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Tessa Thompson, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeff Goldblum, the latest Thor film certainly takes the series in bold new directions. Also, the crew runs through...

THIS IS HALLOWEEN!!! Well, the day after, but the Talking Comics gang is very much in the spirit!!! Tag along with these Halloweeners this episode as they discuss the end of SILVER SURFER, the beginning of Shelly Bond's Black Crown imprint over at IDW, and the return of Hack/Slash. Also, this week's listener questions bring out such divers seasonal topics as Top 5 Horror films, ghost stories, sett...

It's a night of epic returns!!! JOEY HAS RETURNED FROM THE WORLD OF MUSICAL THEATRE!!! THE LIGHTING ROUND makes its way back on to the airwaves as the gang goes around and talks some of last week's big releases, including Sherlock Frankenstein #1, Incredible Hulk #709, Maestros #1, and Luke Cage #166!!!  Also, the open discussion focuses on Batman #33 and Jason Aaron's grandiose THOR #700!!! Final...

On this week's podcast, the crew venture everywhere from NYCC to Transfigured Town, London City Comic Con and beyond! As a special treat, we share a long-awaited chin-wag with Chris Runicman, co-founder of Runciman Press, a Canadian indie comic lable on the rise. We also find time to talk about a comics like Babyteeth, Aquaman, Adventure Time, and more. As an added bonus, Bob shares his empassione...

Call the fire department, folks, because this podcast is ON FIRE! Well, it WAS on fire, and then Steve busted out his magical editing skills, and managed to cast a mighty spell on what was most definitely a mighty and terrible beast of a show! While battling technology, Bob, Jessica, Bronwyn and Steve talk a WHOLE LOT about NYCC 2017 in addition to plenty of comics books. This week, the group shar...

This week, Joey's in the driver's seat as Bob, Melissa, and a very special guest, Eisner-Award Winning Professor Carolyn Cocca, talk about some of last week's biggest comic book releases and biggest TV debuts!!! The gang gets into it with Wonder Woman #31, Black Magick #8, and the UNIVERSE-ALTERING MARVEL LEGACY #1 before jumping headlong into the pilot episodes of Marvel's INHUMANS and GIFTED, th...

Bob, Jessica, Brownyn and Steve engage in a battle of the bands while fielding groovy listener questions and waxing rhapsodic about comic books.

It's all comics all the time on this week's episode, as Steve, Bob, Melissa, and Joey ransack last week's comic book racks to pick the best (and worst) of the new releases. This week's conversation covers Shea Fontana's final issue of Wonder Woman, the first issue of the latest volume of RUNAWAYS, and some strange and scintillating Image #1s, including REALM and RETCON. And, of course, listener qu...

Tune in for a special sneak peek at BENDIS ASSEMBLED, the latest podcast in the Talking Comics family!!! Join Legendary Runs' own MATT WOOD and new host BRIAN KEOHAN as they embark on their epic journey through Brian Michael Bendis' 200+ issue run on Marvel's Avengers!!!

This week, comix legend TRINA ROBBINS returns to the podcast!!! Also, Steve, Bob, Joey, and Jessica dive headlong into the goings-on in comics from the last week, including (but not limited to) the conclusion of 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank from Black Mask Studios, the newly-launched Bombshells United from DC, and the latest Generations issue from Marvel, which featured Iron Man and Ironheart!!! Also,...

A NEW ERA BEGINS!!! Part 2 (of 2) This week, PART TWO OF THE EPIC REBOOT(ish) OF TALKING COMICS!!! Steve, Bob, and Joey are joined by Melissa Megan (Furiosa of Follicles and E-i-C of Meganerd Media) to talk last week's biggest comic books, including the conclusion of Joelle Jones' LADYKILLER 2 and Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott's BLACK MAGICK!!! Also, Bob dives into the final issue of SECRET EMPIRE...

A NEW ERA BEGINS!!! Part 1 (of 2) After the epic 300th Episode, the Talking Comics podcast enters a new era with new co-hosts, new vim and vigor, but the same old flair for the comic book drama!!! This week, Steve, Bob, and Joey are joined by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer (Comic Shop Valkyrie and all-around BAMF) to talk tons of comics and dive into Marvel's DEFENDERS!!! Jessica will be joining the mai...

This is it!!! The culmination of nearly six (6) years of epic episodes--TALKING COMICS FINALLY TURNS 300 AND THE UNIVERSE WILL NEVER. BE. THE. SAME!!!!!!!!!!! Tune in for earth-shattering interviews with Kit Cox (Milkfed Criminal Masterminds Inc.), David Pepose (Spencer & Locke), and Jeremy Whitley (Unstoppable Wasp, Princeless) as well as special guests from Talking Comics' past AND future (!...

On this week's edition of the Talking Coimics Podcast, Matthew Wood (of Mara Wood husband fame) joins Bob and Steve for a lengthy and spirited podcast filled with The War of Jokes and Riddles, Miracle Man, the finale of Gotham Academy, and much more!

It's EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER time, as Steve, Bob, and Joey go for the highs and lows, the joys and sorrows, the good and bad of last week's comic book releases, news, and movies. Comics covered include Elsewhere #1, the final issue of Unstoppable Wasp, the return of Rocket Girl, and a new graphic novel from IDW and Top Shelf called Surfside Girls!!! Also, Joey reviews The Dark Tower, Steve talks...