Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast

What's that? Shane's not here and we're talking toys? You bet. We spoke with Shocker Toys president Geoff Beckett about their upcoming line and what to expect from them at San Diego. We also read some emails and have a heck of discussion about the new writer on Thor. Don't miss it.

We speak with indy challenge creator David Dwonch about his book Special Education. We also answer some more listener questions and get up to all of the usual shenanigans.

It's time to go over issues 5 thru 8 of 52, DC's new weekly series. With the return of the missing space heroes and the introduction of the Great Ten, Kate Kane and Supernova, there's a lot going on, so pay attention and take good notes. (55:42)

It's time once again for a look at the new Previews, and it's also time to break out the spreadsheets for another Mayo Report.

The geeks headed down to their local Imax and witnessed the spectacle of Superman Returns in glorious 3D. After soaking in every last credit we headed home to let you know what we thought.

The Heroes Con interviews are over and now it's time for a wrap-up discussion with Peter. And even though he's sharing great stories with us, we still try to Stump the Rios, as well as listen to some voicemails and all the usual.

It's part two of the Heroes Con interviews. Don't be shy, join us!

Peter went down to Heroes Con, and man did he do a lot of talking. Check in for our first part of the Heroes Con conversations. (2:12:23)

We're kickin' it old school today. Join us for a good old fashion geeky comic discussion. No topic in particular, just a lot of talk. We also pick a new fan art challenge, and we included two short interviews from the 2006 MOCCA Art Festival.

It's time for our monthly Indy Challenge interview episode. So get ready to write down four more titles you won't want to leave off of this month's order.

Behold the Earth Pig Born! Every comic reader has heard of Cerebus, but many have not read the book. Now you don't have any more excuses. Dive right in to the 300 issue maxi-series with volume 2 High Society. We promise you won't want to stop. (1:15:18)

Time sure does fly when you're having fun. We can't believe it's already time for our 150th episode. To honor this special event, we took questions from our listeners and took turns answering them. And to make this episode even more special, we celebrate Shane's 34th birthday.

Heroes Con is only one week away. To help you get ready for one of the year's hottest shows, we spoke with convention organizer Shelton Drum. So listen in and whet your appetite for an amazing con.

In this episode we read some emails, tell some stories, do an off the rack, go through voicemails, and talk to Kevin Volo of Pixelstrips.com fame.

As we continue our look at Marvel's Civil War series, we are joined by penciler Steve McNiven and color artist Morry Hollowell. These two amazing talents help us dissect the story and conjecture with us about what is yet to come as the Marvel Universe faces the consequences of the Super Hero Registration Act. And hear our thoughts on a surprising turn for Spider-Man! (1:20:06)

Remember Malibu comics? We sure do. In this episode we take an in-depth look at the history of Malibu comics and their universe. Learn all there is to know about these comics in this episode.

Just when you thought Manhunter was a goner, DC decided to keep it going for 5 more issues. We spoke with Manhunter writer Marc Andreyko about his critically acclaimed book and his career in general.

The first four issues of 52, DC's new weekly series, have come and gone. In this episode we talk about what's happened, and what we think might happen. And of course Peter fills us in on all the little details we missed. (1:07:11)

They have become the new dynamic duo of comic writers. They are Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti. These two talented writers joined us for a great discussion about comics and movies and pop culture in general. Grab your headphones and watch out for the garbage can lids.

Because we just can't get enough, it's time once again for Story Time With Uncle Sal! In his funiest appearance yet, Atomika creator Sal Abbinanti joins us again for more convention stories. We also take a look at this month's Previews and make all of our top picks. This episode is not safe for work, or children.

This summer Athena Voltaire returns! To talk about her ups and downs in comics we brought back artist Steve Bryant to give us the scoop. We also announce our new contest. Writers, get your pencils ready!

Convention time again. This weekend we hit Wizard World Philly. As always, it was a blast. Listen in for all our thoughts on the show, and a smattering of interviews.

Let the summer of comic movies begin! Join us as we give all the ups and the downs to the third installment of the X franchise. Bryan Singer vs. Brett Ratner. Magneto vs. Sentinels. Jean Grey vs. Phoenix. It's all good baby. I'm the Juggernaut bitch!

You thought it would never happen! Well we proved you wrong. For the first time ever, the Geeks take a look at Manga. This month's book, Death Note volumes 1 & 2 by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, is a very interesting example of how Manga is not just schoolgirls and ninja. We are joined by listener Matt S. for a lively discussion. (1:27:00)

Wolverine Origins is one of Marvel's biggest series of the year. So we had a great conversation with the writer Daniel Way. Daniel gave us all the honest details about his career in comics and his goal with the new Wolverine series. (1:36:43)