Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast

It's another mixed bag this week, as we touch on topics including (but not limited to) the Annunciation of Neil Gaiman's Angela at Marvel, the latest creator departures from DC, the upcoming 'Batman: Zero Year' arc, the ongoing multimedia renaissance of the '60s Batman TV series, and recent DC-licensed video games.  Plus, at no extra charge, more Dr. Who talk with Pants and Shane, and Murd and Mat...

CGS hits the road! We travel to Wild Pig Comics in Kenilworth, NJ for their Grand Reopening Part II and stick around after closing to record. After some Super Show updates, we talk with Wild Pig owner Chris Eberle about the challenges of operating a comic shop today - how to get/keep customers, what books to order, what kind of in-store events to have and more. (1:16:31)

It's been far too long since we've talked to Jetta creator Martheus Wade so we remedy that in this episode. We catch up on the latest news on Jetta, the spinoff character Turra and the Indiegogo campaign to film 'Turra: Gun Angel', Power Rangers, fatherhood and much more. (1:32:12)

After a health update from Jamie we get into some spoilery discussion on the finales of Green Lantern the Animated Series and Young Justice: Invasion. Also Pants' journey into Dr. Who continues and kicks off a long conversation about the show and we answer a listener question about what 80's Avengers and DC New 52 books to suggest. (1:15:10)

It's Previews time yet again! We go through the March Previews catalog for items shipping beginning in May. (1:25:01)

It's taken nearly six months, but the Bubble is back! From Green Arrow's Star City to Lex Luthor's White House, from the bright future of the 31st century to the dark days of World War II, listen in as Murd teases out the texture and topography of timespace. (2:12:53)

First up is some comic talk on the recent Marvel announcements from SXSW and Batman: Zero Year then some TV talk on Dr. Who and the penultimate episodes (SPOILERS!) of Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice. (49:56)

In this round of our Marvel Now coverage we discuss Guardians of the Galaxy #0.1, Uncanny X-Men #1, Nova #1, Secret Avengers #1 and Fearless Defenders #1. (1:35:27)

Off the Rack reviews on Simpsons One-Shot Wonders: Professor Frink #1 from Bongo Comics, GI Joe #1 from IDW and Son of Merlin #1 from Top Cow and some brief discussion on Justice League of America #1 from DC. (1:11:34)

Pants and Murd discuss the recent Emerald City Comicon and have some TV talk on Arrow and The Walking Dead. Murd also goes on a mini rant about the Anti-Monitor from Green Lantern Animated Series and throws out a theory or two on Vibe #1. (56:09)

Bryan and Pants recently crossed the Atlantic to attend the second annual London Super Comic Convention. In this episode they discuss the creators, panels, cosplay and more from the show and also talk about their side trip after the convention to Amsterdam. (54:31) 

This year is also the fiftieth anniversary of the X-Men, so they too will get the CGS spotlight treatment, starting with the Silver Age. Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics joins us as we review the early history of Marvel's Merry Mutants, from their first appearance to their brush with (gasp!) cancellation! (1:09:19)

We're giving the Avengers the CGS spotlight treatment in honor of their fifty-year anniversary, starting with the Silver Age. Prepare yourselves for vile villains, rapid roster revisions, and many other twists and turns in the early careers of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!  Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics joins us to navigate us through this time in the team's history. Avengers Assemble! (1:54:30)

The listeners have sent in their votes and it's time to announce the winners of the CGS Best of 2012 Awards. (43:35)

We check in with our legal expert Joe Sergi to update us on some recent comic book related legal matters. We discuss the Superman creators heirs' copyright case, Frederic Wertham, Stan Lee Media, the Super Barbershop, Al Simmons and Spawn and much more. (1:02:22)

After Pants tells of his recent trip to NYC for Toy Fair and a 'Late Show' taping, we discuss (spoilers) Batman #17 and New Avengers #3. And with no added charge we also throw in some TV talk on the recent Arrow episode 'The Odyssey'. (1:06:14)

It's Previews time again! We go through the February Previews catalog for items shipping beginning in April. (1:13:39)

We talk with Jim Demonakos, the Convention Director of the Emerald City Comicon all about the upcoming show happening March 1st to the 3rd. They've got a great guest list, amazing panels and cool exclusives so put on your cozy pants and take a listen.(51:36)

We hear from JK Woodward about the art auction to raise money to help pay for Peter David's medical bills and then jump into talk on Geoff Johns leaving Green Lantern, DC's recently announced cancellations and new titles, the upcoming Batman TV series toys, the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead and more. (1:02:55)

Our Marvel Now coverage continues with our thoughts on Savage Wolverine #1, Uncanny X-Force #1 and Young Avengers #1. We also get some belated Christmas wishes from our favorite inebriated Avenger. (1:19:07)

It's time for another round of Off the Rack reviews as we cover Threshold #1 from DC, X-Factor #250 from Marvel and Star Wars #1 from Dark Horse. We've also got an impassioned rant from Jamie regarding DC's WTF certified books (adult language alert). (1:16:09)

Discussions on this general chat episode include the Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness and The Lone Ranger trailers, Green Lantern The Animated Series, DC's WTF certified books, the new line of Star Wars figures and some Taylor Swift talk. Taylor Swift? WTF? (48:57)

Tiz from Fan Expo Canada gives us the skinny on this year's Toronto Comicon, Fan Expo Vancouver and Fan Expo Canada. In between con talk we discuss 'Titanic', Lucca, Amsterdam, 'Duck Dynasty' and so much more. (1:36:24)

Dave Dwonch, the Creative Director of Action Lab Entertainment, joins us to discuss their many upcoming projects this year. We learn about their new mature readers line 'Danger Zone', NFL Rush Zone and their appearance at the Super Bowl Experience, their Free Comic Book Day books and more. (1:09:00)

Author Tom King joins us in studio to talk about his story in the upcoming Vertigo anthology 'Time Warp'. We then talk about the cancellation of the Green Lantern and Young Justice animated series, IDW making new X-Files comics, JJ Abrams agreeing to direct the next Star Wars movie, Star Trek Deep Space Nine and more. (1:34:17)