Comic Trades Monthly

Jonathan Layman and Rob Guillory created a new genre of super powers all revolving around food.  In a world that eerily similar to our world food powers are a must.  We talk about the correlation from 2008 to today and the impact of silliness of food powers   Tell us what you think: Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

Tom King ex CIA apparently wrote this interesting twist on the Nuclear family except it's the Vision from the Avengers. But he MADE his own wife and kids.  What does this mean for him how does the children react and what are the stories of the people around him and his family?  Tell us what you think: Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.co...

Coates is a journalist for the Atlanta and he brings his views into this character with a deep well to draw from. Does Coates and Stelfreeze do it justice? Are they able to tell us a message deeper than vibranium in Wakanda? Or is it just pandering?  Tell us what you think: Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

Robert Kirkman made some great Zombies in Walking Dead. But this time we read his entry into super heroes with Invincible.  But does it resonate with interesting characters like his other works?  Listen now to find out   Let us know what you think: Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

We mourn the death of so many black lives during this time. With the unfair treatment of the black community,  we don't want to say much but here are a list of people to support and information to research.  Matt Baker/Clarence Matthew Baker Kevin Grevioux Christopher Priest Tee Franklin Ta-Nehisi Coates N.K. Jemisin Vita Ayala Bryan Edward Hill Dwayne Mcduffie Danny Lore Kwanza Osajyefo Taneka St...

We talk to co creators Bob Frantz and Kevin Cuffe about Metalshark bro probably our favorite read of the year. We cover religion, friendship and everything beyond. Make sure you give them support go buy their book! scoutcomics.com And support your local comic shop in the process Or follow them on twitter @kevin_cuffe @bfrantz19

We interview director writer and creator Adam Lawson on his latest work. We talk about about bullying and how sometimes with great power great and terrible choices are made. Make sure you follow Adam and support his work: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-eighth-comics#/ Twitter @failedsuperhero Insta @failedsuperheroesclub

In this very special episode we review issue 1 of Atlas Rising. A fun take on comics about Randy Santel or Atlas coming into super powers when all the heroes of the world go missing.  We also get a change to talk to Randel Santel about his career as he competes professionaly with food challenges and his motivation to start foodchallenges.com   Check out Randy's book here: https://amzn.to/3bpACMP F...

Alex Ross and Mark Waid bring us the most influential DC story of all time. And having us ask the question "Who is worthy to judge the gods that save us?" We want to know if you have an answer and we'll give you a shout out on the show. Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

We are back with our next bracket wing! And man there are some great movies and there are some shiny... shiny turds. Did we skip your favorite movie? Let us know!   Let us know on Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

We continue our look into New Mutants by Chris Claremont and we find a few blemishes to his perfect record. And we get to hear David's new favorite catchphrase.  Is self isolating over yet?  No? In the meantime come hang out with us on social media: Twitter @comictradespod Facebook.com/ctmpod ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

When Xavier is done being a terrible father figure he decides he needs more mutants to look after and emotionally abandon. With all new mutants we get to meet Sunspot, Wolfsbane, Karma, Cannonball and Psyche.  Chris Claremont really brings these characters to life and we can't wait to talk about them Who are your new favorite not X-men? Twitter @comictradespod Facebook.com/ctmpod ctradesmonthly@gm...

Bob Frantz and and Kevin Cuffe asked us to look at their comic with is one of the most metal comics we have read in awhile and it is so much fun to read. Stop listening right now and go support their kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/637571649/metalshark-bro Non-Compliant give away is still happening Go listen to Bitch Planet for how to win Twitter @comictradespod Facebook.com/ctmp...

What's a weird cross over you read? This time we read Archie the classic vs the Dark Horse, Fox character Predator.  But who will he choose over Betty and Veronica? Will Jugghead ever be full? Are there going to be any good references? Who knows. Well I do, I just listened to it, and so should you! You still have time to enter our drawing for Bitch Planet give away thanks to Badali Jewelry.  Let u...

Jason Aaron has written for Thor for a long time. And now all of the moving parts he set up War of the Realms is the culmination of it all. From Jane Foster Thor to Young and All Father Thor.  You still have time to enter our drawing for Bitch Planet give away thanks to Badali Jewelry.  Let us know on social media how you are Non Compliant! Twitter @comictradespod Facebook.com/ctmpod ctradesmonthl...

Kelly Sue Deconnick brings us a fantastic story. One that Dane and David had to sit out and let some awesome fem folk take the reigns of this surprise episode. From the fantastic art by Valentine De Landro to the hard to hear stories that seem distant for some and all to true to others. Fantastic essays of feminism and gate keeping, and bonding over tattoos. This book has it all.   Make sure you a...

Birds of Prey has a long history. We jump in with the first volume written by Chuck Dixon. We uncover some his politcal views and how he measures up to Chris Claremont.  But hey we get Black Canary, Oracle and a bunch of other awesome Fem Folk doing bad ass things right? What do you think? Who is your go to fem team? Let us know on Twitter @comictradespod fb.me/ctmpod Or email us ctradesmonthly@gm...

Valiant comics. Not something we cover often. But this is an action packed violent gore fest... Like Michael Bay? Well then you and the hosts may not have a lot in common because this book isn't that much different.   What do you think? Did we miss the point? Let us know on Twitter @comictradespod fb.me/ctmpod Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

What's better? Dark Knight or Ed Norton Hulk? What about Howard the Duck vs... anything? Well now we continue our 100 movie Marvel vs DC movie bracket Challenge   Would you pick something different?  Let us know on Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

We start the new year not with a new book but a list of things we like and don't like and where we come from when there are stories we like and love. What are your top 5 comics? Tell us on Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Or twitter @comictradespod

George Lucas wrote a master piece... Or did he? We read his very first draft of the Star Wars story we know and love today. What's different? What's the same? Listen to find out! Come follow us on social media Facebook: Comic Trades Monthly Twitter: @comictradespod Email: ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

Star Wars has some of the best characters around. But what happens to the notorious bounty hunter when he turns up dead? Come listen to find out what happens to Boba Fett and what we think of this knock off Mandalorian. Tell us what you think on our social media Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Email ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

Still working on the north east bracket we almost finish the first few rounds with some really hard choices between some really bad movies. Would you pick something different?  Let us know on Twitter @comictradespod Facebook Comic Trades Monthly Podcast Or email us ctradesmonthly@gmail.com

We have an addiction to the writing of Brian K. Vaughan. But something is different about his writing this time, with Fiona Staples at the helm of art, this story really comes alive.  So what happens when you put Romeo and Juliet in space, and the kids survive, with Game of Thrones like plot lines and death, with a Star Wars like view of the fantastic?  You get Saga! May be even the best book we r...

It's near Halloween and you know what that means? We got to get spoopy. Zombies are everywhere. But that isn't quite PC so it's Walkers. Or does that just sound cooler. Regardless we talk about Robert Kirkman's Walking Dead before it became AMC's hit number 1 show of all time.  What do you think? What were your thoughts and feelings reading the story? And what's better: Zombies, Werewolves or Vamp...