Comic Talk Today

On this episode of Comic Talk Today, Martin runs through some of the more interesting news stories from the past few days and offers some insight into their importance. This week, Martin talks about the release of a new batch of 100 page giants at Walmart, Scott Snyder's planned 50 issue run on Justice League, why the cancellation of Youngblood #13 and #14 could mean big news is afoot, Bloodshot s...

It's a new week here at Comic Talk Today so it's time for the top of the pile, the episode of the week in which Martin discusses some of his favorite books from last week's new comic book day. On the docket for this week, Infinity Wars #1, Captain America #2, The Quantum Age: From The World Of Black Hammer #2, The Seeds #1, Adventures of Super Sons #1, and the pick of the week, Batman #52. Plus, s...

Martin returns to Comic Talk Today with a new installment of Secret Origins. This week's week Secret Origins focuses on Captain Marvel/Shazam and the Marvel family as Martin prepares for the upcoming Shazam! relaunch by Geoff Johns and of course, the film that is coming next year. In this episode, Martin analyzes the changing origins of Captain Marvel through the decades by discussing WHIZ Comics...

On this episode of Comic Talk Today, Martin dives into some of the most interesting bits of news from the past week. First up, a new Venom trailer is dropping today, Iron Fist season 2 trailer gets his hopes up, Castlevania season 2 looks solid and Netflix announced the two TV and three movie projects based on Millarworld properties. Then, the Court of Owls are returning to Gotham, and Dan Didio t...

It's a new week and a new episode of Comic Talk Today and because it's Monday, it's time for the top of the pile! On this installment of top of the pile, Martin dives into some of his favorite reads from last week's new comic book day including The New World #1, Venom #4, X-Men: Second Genesis #1, Moon Knight #197, Bone Parish #1, Justice League Dark #1, Action Comics #1001 and Doomsday Clock #6....

It's Thursday which means it's time for a little comic book therapy and a guest! Joining Martin on this episode of Comic Talk Today is Erica Schultz, whose creator owned crime comic Twelve Devils Dancing was recently released by Action Lab/Danger Zone. She is also the writer for Xena: Warrior Princess over at Dynamite and will be doing the upcoming Daredevil Annual for Marvel. Martin and Erica tal...

It is time for Top of the Pile on Comic Talk Today as Martin talks about some of his favorite reads from last week's new comic book day. On the docket for this episode, Jessica Jones #1, The Weatherman #2, Shadowman #5, Injustice Vs The Masters of the Universe #1, Cable #159, Euthanauts #1 and Batman #51 (take that!). Then stay tuned to the end for the Comic Predictor as Martin recommends some boo...

Now that San Diego Comic Con 2018 is over, it's time to talk about all the news that came out of the convention? Wait, no, that's too much news, let's just talk about the most interesting stuff! On this episode, Martin talks about the X-Men: Black and Uncanny X-Men announcement, the return of Marvel Knights with Donny Cates at the helm, Kelly Sue DeConnick taking over Aquaman, Grant Morrison relau...

Aaron Bell from the Absolute DC podcast joins Marvel today about their newfound love for Marvel Comics. After years, nay decades, both Martin and Aaron are heavily reading Marvel again and we're confused! What is Marvel doing now that's different and has us excited for the line again? Could it have something to do with an ancient Egyptian curse? Listen in and find out! You can support this show by...

Every Thursday on Comic Talk Today, Martin brings on a guest in a little series he likes to call Therapy Thursday, and on this week's installment, Martin is joined by prolific writer, Cullen Bunn, who is currently working on X-Men Blue and Deadpool: Assassin for Marvel, Brothers Dracul and Dark Ark for After, Shadow Roads for Oni Press, Bone Parish coming next week from Boom! Studios and so much m...

It's Tuesday which means it's time for the news on Comic Talk Today! On this episode, Martin discusses newly revealed details about which characters will join the Birds of Prey film being produced by Margot Robbie and why it has him so excited. Next, a brief discussion about G. Willow Wilson and Cary Nord taking over Wonder Woman, DC's new batch of Hanna Barbera crossover one-shots announced, Spen...

It's a new week and a new installment of Top of the Pile on Comic Talk Today. This week, Martin dives deep into some of his favorite reads from last week including Die! Die! Die! #1, The Amazing Spiderman #1, X-23 #1, Relay #1, She Could Fly #1, Superman #1, Hawkman #2, Farmhand #1, and Twelve Devils Dancing #1. Which book will top the list and which one will have Martin scratching his head? Liste...

It's time for a new Comic Talk Today and in this episode, Martin answers tons of listener questions in a segment now entitled, The Letters Column. In this episode, Martin talks about underutilized Batman villains, a comic book title and dream team, a bunch of questions on the 100 page giants, diving into Grant Morrison, how Martin shops for comics, what he looks for in Kickstarter projects and ton...

Welcome to episode of Comic Talk Today! Today's episode is jam-packed with news including a short discussion on the passing of Steve Ditko, Bendis opens up about his plans for Superman and Action Comics, The Anatomy Of A Metahuman looks incredible, Nick Spencer is taking over Archie (what!?), Kirkman drops a secret book on retailers and more! Plus, stay tuned for the Comic Predictor as Martin talk...

A new week means a new installment of Top Of The Pile on Comic Talk Today! On this episode, Martin dives into his top ten books of last comic book day including Green Lanterns #50, Sword Daughter #2, Cosmic Ghost Rider #1, Captain America #1, Death of the Inhumans #1, The Immortal Hulk #2, Project Superpowers #0, The Quantum Age #1, The Cape: Fallen #1, and Submerged #1. We'll be back tomorrow wit...

It's Thursday which means it's time for a little comic book therapy on Comic Talk Today and this week, Martin is joined by Bleeding Cool head writer, Rich Johnston! Rich and Martin discuss the Batman #50 PR debacle, why it's irrelevant to the issue, and of course, about spoiler culture as a whole including how he handles spoilers on his website. Plus, get ready for a little discussion of the role...

On this episode of Comic Talk Today, movie news abound! First up, Martin briefly brings up the Batman #50 controversy and why you should dismiss the spoilers and make up your mind on the story yourself before diving into the announcements of Skyward, Animosity, Faith and Gideon Falls heading to the big (and small) screen. Finally, he wraps up the news with some talk about the DC Universe service a...

A new week means a new installment of Top Of The Pile on Comic Talk Today. This week, Martin talks about some of his favorite reads from last new comic book day including Pestilence: A Story of Satan #2, Shadow Roads #1, Harbinger Wars 2 #2, The Sentry #1, Blackwood #2, Multiple Man #1, Bedtime Games #1, Detective Comics #983 and The Man of Steel #5.  You can support this show by visiting our merc...

On an all new episode of Comic Talk Today, Martin premieres a new series entitled Secret Origins, in which he looks at some iconic comic book characters and dives into how their origin stories have changed over the years. In this first installment, Martin tackles Catwoman and goes through Batman (1940) #62-65, The Brave and The Bold (Vol 1) #197, Batman: Dark Victory, Catwoman (2011) #0 and #35-40...

It's Thursday and that means it's time for a little comic book therapy on Comic Talk Today! This week, Martin is joined by Portland-based writer and artist Colin Lawler to discuss his book Spirits: The Soul Collector, currently running as a Kickstarter and also available on Webtoons. Colin and Martin dive into what the story is about, being inspired by Jeff Smith and Hayao Miyazaki, crafting an or...

Get ready for a jam packed episode of Comic Talk Today as Martin dives deep into some really fantastic listener questions! In this episode: why can’t comic book sales come anywhere close to what they used to be? Will we see a streamlining of comic publishers like we're seeing in other types of media? What are some books or arcs that really kicked Martin in the gut? If Martin could set a comic book...

It's Tuesday which means it's time for...the news! On this episode of Comic Talk Today, Martin talks about the Amazon exclusive Invincible in development, some follow up on the Walmart/DC deal and why it's a great thing for the industry, Disney dropping buckets of money to ensure their acquisition of Fox and why the Young Avengers is the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, a jam packed...

It's a new week so that means it's time for Martin to talk about some of his favorite reads from last week's new comics book on the Top of the Pile. This week, Martin discusses Tony Stark, Iron Man #1 from Marvel Comics, The Wild Storm #14 from DC Comics, Fathom #1 from Aspen Comics, The Lost City Explorers #1 from Aftershock Comics, Ruin of Thieves #2 from Action Lab and Shanghai Red #1 from Imag...

Welcome to the first installment of Top 5 on Comic Talk Today! For this first edition of the new segment, Martin talks about some great comic book universes that he wishes would see return to comics. The list includes the Dakotaverse (Milestone Comics), the Ultraverse (Malibu Comics), the Sigilverse (Crossgen), Red Circle/Impact/Dark Circle, and Earth 295 (Age of Apocalypse). Plus, stay through to...

DC announced that they will be releasing 100 page giants starting next month which will be reprinting some New Age of Heroes and New 52 material alongside brand new original stories from writers such as Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Tom King, and Brian Michael Bendis. This all sounds great until you learn that these books will be exclusive to Walmart stores in the United States. In this episode,...