Comic Dudes Podcast

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes, hosts Dave, Matt, and Erik dive into a detailed discussion of 'Y the Last Man' by Brian K. Vaughan. They explore the plot, character dynamics, and themes of survival and gender in a post-apocalyptic world where all men have died except for one. The conversation highlights the pacing of the narrative, character development, and the...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes, hosts Dave and Matt reflect on their first comic book experiences, discussing Luke Cage and The Mighty Thor. They explore the significance of these comics in their lives, the storytelling styles of the 90s, and the cultural impact of comic books. The conversation highlights nostalgia, representation, and the evolution of comic book...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes, hosts Dave and Matt celebrate their 100th episode by discussing their experiences with gaming frustrations, sharing comic book Christmas memories, and reviewing holiday-themed comics. They reflect on their personal traditions during the holiday season and share exciting news about the return of Battle Beast in an upcoming comic ser...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes, hosts Dave, Matt, and Erik reflect on the final volume of 'The Boys' comic series. They discuss character arcs, themes of love and loss, and the dark humor that permeates the narrative. The conversation delves into the complexities of the characters, particularly Butcher and Hughie, and how their journeys intertwine. The hosts also...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, hosts Dave and Matt dive back into the DC Animated Movie Universe, focusing on 'Justice League War.' They discuss the film's context, character dynamics, animation quality, and voice acting, while also comparing it to the previous film, 'Flashpoint Paradox.' The conversation touches on themes of violence, tone, and the...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes, hosts Dave, Matt, and Erik delve into two volumes of 'The Boys' comic series, exploring the character development of Butcher, the pacing and art of the series, and the overarching themes of morality and support. They discuss the emotional depth of Butcher's origin story in Volume 10 and the intense action and revelations in Volume...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes hosts Dave and Matt share their favorite horror comics. They explore some of the unique storytelling and artistic styles that define these works, while also sharing personal anecdotes and recommendations for readers. The discussion highlights the emotional impact of these comics, the evolution of beloved characters, and the importan...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, hosts Dave, Matt, and Erik dive into Volume 9 of 'The Boys,' titled 'The Big Ride.' They discuss the evolution of characters, the intertwining backstories, and the overarching themes of redemption and conflict. The conversation also touches on the historical context of World War II within the narrative, the dynamics bet...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes, hosts Dave and Matt delve into the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They discuss upcoming films, including Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts, while also exploring the implications of introducing the Fantastic Four into the MCU. They also talk about the tumultuous journey of the upcoming Blade mo...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes, Dave and Matt discuss the DC Animated Movie Universe and their thoughts on the Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox. They talk about the violence in the movie and the high death count, as well as the adaptation of the Flashpoint comic event. They also discuss the portrayal of Wonder Woman and the current Wonder Woman comic by Tom...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, the hosts discuss The Boys: Volume 8 - Highland Laddie. They express their disappointment with the volume, noting that not much happens and the story feels stunted. The unreadable Scottish accents and lack of world-building are also mentioned as negatives. The only positive aspect highlighted is the development of the S...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, the hosts discuss their Let's Read of the comic series 'The Boys'. They review the themes and storylines of the trade, highlighting the good, the bad, and the outrageous moments.  Overall, they find the story compelling and engaging. The conversation touches on the portrayal of women in the series and the use of offensi...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, Dave and Matt discuss their top 10 moments from the 1987 animated movie G.I. Joe: The Movie. They cover various scenes, including Cobra Commander's transformation into a snake, the introduction of Nemesis Enforcer, and the fight between Sergeant Slaughter and Nemesis Enforcer. The hosts also touch on the controversy sur...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, the hosts discuss their thoughts on volume six of The Boys comic book series. They recap the main events of the volume, including the brutal fights between the Boys and Payback, the controversial treatment of Starlight, and the origin stories of the team. Overall, they express mixed opinions about the volume. Chapters 0...

Send us reading recs here! Summary The hosts discuss the state of the comic book industry, the challenges faced by comic book shops, and the experiences of comic book readers. They explore the impact of online retail, customer service, and the need for an experiential retail approach. The conversation delves into the role of corporate chains, the browsing habits of comic book readers, and the chal...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, the hosts discuss the comic book series 'The Boys' and specifically focus on volume five, 'Herogasm'. They apologize for the delay in releasing the episode and discuss their recent life events. They provide a recap of the volume, highlighting the annual hedonistic superhero event known as Herogasm. They discuss the good...

Send us reading recs here! Hey, we're sorry! Dave's audio experienced some degradation near the end of the episode. Tried our best to fix it, but it is what it is. Summary In this episode, Dave and Matt discuss the DC animated movie Battle of the Super Sons. They provide an overview of the DC animated movie universe and the Tomorrow Verse. They share their thoughts on the movie's animation style,...

Send us reading recs here! In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, the hosts discuss Volume 4 of The Boys comic book series by Garth Ennis. They cover various topics including the G-Men, Butcher's investigation, Huey's undercover mission, and the violent confrontation between Vought and the G-Men. The hosts share their thoughts on the storyline, character development, and the dark and controve...

Send us reading recs here! We've been doing some exclusive content on TikTok and Instagram - this is a little taste of what some of that content is. If you like this, follow us over there because it won't all it make it the audio pod. Our Top 5 Moments from X-Men 97 Episodes 1 and 2 are probably not much of a surprise if you listened to the full episode, if you didn't - go listen to that first the...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of Comic Dudes, the hosts discuss the newly resurrected X-Men 97 animated series on Disney+.  The conversation covers various topics related to the X-Men 97 animated series, including the costumes, the source material, the controversy surrounding the show's creator, and the target audience. They also discuss references and appearances of character...

Send us reading recs here! The hosts discuss Volume 3 of The Boys comic book series, Good for the Soul. They delve into a discussion about faith and religion, highlighting the portrayal of Starlight's struggle with her faith. The hosts compare the comic book to the TV show adaptation and discuss the use of ableist language and excessive exposition.  The episode concludes with a preview of future e...

Send us reading recs here! Summary Matt and Dave discuss malaise in the comic industry, particularly among readers, publishers, and creators. They explore the role of Marvel and DC in perpetuating this malaise and the need for them to do something different. The hosts also highlight alternative publishers and platforms that offer opportunities for risk-taking and creativity. They critique the prac...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode of The Comic Dudes, the hosts discuss Volume Two of The Boys, titled 'Get Some.' They provide a content warning for explicit and offensive content. Overall, they express their discomfort with the offensive content in the comic. They delve into the presence of homophobia and repressed sexuality in the story, as well as the use of comic books as a P...

Send us reading recs here! In this episode of the Comic Dudes podcast, Dave and Matt discuss the Energon Universe, a connected set of comics that bring back G.I. Joe and Transformers. They share their personal history with G.I. Joe and Transformers, and then provide an overview of the Energon Universe. They discuss the different comic series within the Energon Universe, including Duke, Cobra Comma...

Send us reading recs here! Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss their impressions of Volume 1 of The Boys comic book series. They cover various topics, including the differences between the comic and the TV show adaptation, the use of slang and language, the controversial themes and writing style, and the explicit content and shock value of the comic. Despite some difficulties with certain a...