Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast

Time to look at some more of the new Marvel Now books. In this episode we discuss New Avengers #1, Morbius: The Living Vampire #1 and The Superior Spider-Man #1. (52:00)

And now part two of our nominations for the Best of 2012. In this episode we cover Best Writer, Artist, Writer/Artist, Inker, Color Artist, Letterer, Editor, Cover Artist, Breakout Talent, Comic Project in Another Medium, Most Important News, Most Anticipated for 2013 and Best Revamp. It's toyetic! (1:28:11)

It's time to reveal the nominations for the CGS Best of 2012 Awards. Here in part one we have New Hero, New Villain, New Comic, Limited Series, Single Issue or Oneshot, Cliffhanger or Moment, Storyline, Sleeper/Surprise Hit, Ongoing, Reprint, Original Graphic Novel and Publication About Comics. (1:21:42)

Previews time! David Hedgecock, CEO of Ape Entertainment, joins us to discuss the return of Poison Elves and sticks around as we go through the January Previews catalog for items shipping mostly in March. (2:02:43)

Time for another Top 5 list, this time on members of the Justice League. It's Leaguetastic! (1:21:49)

In this episode we recap our weekend visit with the Wild Pig Comics crew, discuss the writing change on Constantine, talk about the recent DC cancelled titles as well as the ending of Comics Buyer's Guide. (53:49)

It's time to catch up with Jeff Lemire on projects past, present and future. We discuss his graphic novel Underwater Welder, the ending of Sweet Tooth, his taking over as writer on Green Arrow, his new project for Vertigo, Hockey and more. (49:43)

There's a hodge podge of topics in this episode. We have some convention talk, discuss Danielle Corsetto's upcoming 'Adventure Time' OGN, Shane goes on and on about Legos, and we trumpet the return of DC Nation on the Cartoon Newtork. (1:00:26)

We discuss Amazing Spider-Man #700 from Marvel, Black Beetle #0 from Dark Horse and JSA Libery Files: The Whistling Skull #1 from DC in this episode plus Jamie gives his thoughts on the first two chapters of the Aquaman/Justice League crossover 'Throne of Atlantis'. (1:14:00)

There were a bunch of new Marvel Now issues that came out just before Christmas and we catch up on them here. Second issues of Avengers, Avengers Arena, Cable and X-Force, Captain America, FF, Indestructible Hulk and Thunderbolts are discussed as well as third and fourth issues of some other titles. (1:24:39)

We're back in the studio for the first time after our Christmas break. We've got Super Show updates, the CGS mailbag, our Secret Santa exchange, some Dr. Who Christmas special talk, Matt goes 'Off the Reservation' and more. And stay tuned after the credits as Jamie D interviews some special guests. (1:24:42)

Time for one last Spider-Man spotlight, this time in other media. The animated series, live action TV show, movies, toys, music, collectibles and so much more are discussed in this episode. (1:46:41)

It's time again for Murd, our resident Christmas expert, to perform a dramatic reading. This time it's the second chapter of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. (38:13)

Topics of discussion include the recent Locust Moon Comics Festival in Philadelphia, 2013 CGS convention appearances, Bryan's thoughts on some recent Marvel Now #1 issues and the mid-season finale of Arrow. (1:05:41)

Our 50th anniversary spotlight on Spider-Man throughout the ages concludes in this episode with the Modern Age. Chris and Dan return from our last Spider-Man spotlight to discuss the JMS era, Ezekiel, the 9/11 issue, Death in the Family, Sins of the Past, Civil War, One More Day, Brand New Day and more. (1:53:31)

The Marvel Now discussions keep on coming. In this episode we talk about Avengers Arena #1 and Cable and X-Force #1 as well as Fantastic Four #2, All-New X-Men #3 and Avengers Assemble #10. (1:10:51)

'It's the most wonderful time of the month.' Put on your glasses and follow along as we go through the December Previews catalog for items shipping mostly in February 2013. (1:16:14)

Time to return to our Marvel Now coverage. We discuss the number one issues of FF, Avengers and Thunderbolts and touch on the number two issues of All-New X-men, Uncanny Avengers, A+X, X-Men Legacy and Thor: God of Thunder. (1:20:10)

Ron Marz is writing quite a lot of comics currently. He joins us to discuss his many projects which include Shinku, Prophecy, Artifacts, Magdalena, The Protectors and Ravine. Throw in some talk about Star Wars, football, hammers and razors and you got yourself a show. (1:09:27)

The creative team behind My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #1, writer Katie Cook and artist Andy Price, join us in this episode. We discuss the public's (occasionally extreme) reaction to the book, getting kids into comics, the perils and pitfalls of Disneyland and more. (1:13:15)

In this episode we discuss Justice League Dark #14 from DC, Journey Into Mystery #646 from Marvel and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #1 from IDW. Concretize! (1:08:24)

Some follow up on our Monkees Spotlight, Karen Berger's departure from Vertigo, The Hobbit, The Walking Dead, Arrow, the Mayans and Legos are just some of what's discussed in this all over the place episode. (58:53)

After some discussion on our Thanksgiving and Black Friday activities we dive into some comic talk. We discuss in some detail (that means spoilers!) Amazing Spider-Man #698, Jamie gives his thoughts on the 'Arrow' TV show and we get some history of Ultron in anticipation of the upcoming 'Age of Ultron' event from Marvel in 2013. (1:00:36)

We take a look at the next batch of Marvel Now branded books in this episode - Captain America #1 and Indestructible Hulk #1 as well as Deadpool #2 and Iron Man #2. (1:13:52)

Hang on to your wigs and keys - it's Uncle Sal time. 'Nuff said. (2:46:14)