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Your heroes visit the silver screen to take on Scott Pilgrim vs. the World !  In this episode we share our favorite scenes, best lines, and choose our favorite fight. We take a deep dive into what makes Edgar Wright a great director before diving into his filmography.  Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is directed by Edgar Wright; written by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright; and stars Michael Cera, Mary...

Your heroes reunite to take down Scott Pilgrim! This episode features a chat about part one of the iconic series, an exploration of the visual gags, and what makes it such a funny comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Scott Pilgrim is created by Bryan Lee O'Malley and colored by Nathan Fairbairn. Follow ComiClub o...

Your heroes travel to Canada to tackle Scott Pilgrim !  This spoiler free convo covers what comic we're reading, who we think should read it, and we judge the book by its cover. "Scott Pilgrim wants Ramona Flowers to be his girlfriend. However, she's got baggage in the form of seven evil exes, all of whom Scott must defeat to win her heart! The first two are Matthew Patel (and his d...

Your heroes return to finish up Miracleman Summer with Miracleman: The Golden Age !  This episode features a chat about Neil Gaiman's follow up to Moore's iconic run, a full history of the Miracleman rights journey, and share what we loved about the book. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Miracleman: The Golden...

Your heroes return for another installment of Miracleman Summer with Miracleman: Olympus ! This spoiler-filled convo dives deep into the conclusion of Alan Moore's time on Miracleman. "Gods and monsters walk the earth, as the aliens whose technology created Miracleman seek to exterminate Project Zarathustra's survivors. And even as the future of humankind hangs in the balance on the...

Your heroes return to the world of Miracleman to discuss the second collection Miracleman: The Red King Syndrome !  This spoiler-filled convo dives deeper into the iconic Miracleman run and goes through Alan Moore's creator bibliography. "Michael Moran has rediscovered the power of Miracleman, but unbeknownst to him, Dr. Emil Gargunza, the man behind Project Zarathustra, has set in motio...

Your heroes return from vacation to talk about the doldrums of summer.  We explore our media diet including what movies, TV, books, and video games we've been enjoying. Listen to your hosts chat about everything from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem all the way to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and...

Welcome to Miracleman Summer! Your heroes return to tackle the first book in the seminal Alan Moore series Miracleman !  This episode features a chat about what makes Alan Moore's writing so great, the troubled publishing history of the character, and share what we loved about the book. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation All...

Your heroes return to give their first impressions on the Alan Moore classic Miracleman .  This spoiler free convo covers what comic we're reading ( Miracleman: A Dream of Flying ), who we think should read it, and we judge the book by its cover.   "KIMOTA! With one magic word, a long-forgotten legend lives again! Freelance reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something mo...

Your heroes head back to Gotham to revisit Batman & Robin !  This is part two of our Pride month series celebrating filmmaker Joel Schumacher's work on Batman. Batman & Robin is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, and Alicia Silverstone. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast ComiClub is...

Your heroes reunite to compare and contrast Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Flash !  This spoiler-filled episode features a chat about the multiverse, what worked and what didn't, discussion of all the cameos, and a talk about the future of each series. Across the Spider-Verse  is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, and stars Shameik Moore, Hailee...

Your heroes head to Gotham City to talk Batman Forever ! This is part one of our Pride month series celebrating filmmaker Joel Schumacher's work on Batman.  Batman Forever is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O'Donnell. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook...

Your heroes take a journey to the west with American Born Chinese !    This episode features a chat about the three-part storytelling structure, inspirations and asian stereotypes, and share what we liked about the graphic novel. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. American Born Chinese is created by Gene Luen Yang and publ...

Your heroes return to give their first impressions on American Born Chinese ! " American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin...

Your heroes climb aboard their cosmic treadmill to run down Flashpoint ! This episode features a chat about multiversal storytelling, our shared love of Batman, and share what we like and disliked in the comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Flashpoint is written by Geoff Johns, pencilled by Andy Kubert, inked by Sandr...

Your heroes return to give their first impressions on Flashpoint !  "When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war—but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a world that could be running out of time, if...

Your heroes saddle up their super-horses to take on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow !  This episode features a chat about the unique perspective the story is told, us gushing about the art from Evely, and share what we like and disliked in the comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is written b...

Your heroes return to give their First Impressions on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow ! "Just when Supergirl thinks she’s had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian,...

Your heroes return to talk Excellence !  This episode features a chat about magic, discuss the different layers of privilege, and share what we like and disliked in the comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Excellence is written by Brandon Thomas, art by Khary Randolph, colored by Emilio Lopez, lettered by Deron Bennet...

Your heroes go sub-atomic to talk about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania !  In this spoiler-filled episode, we peer beyond the comic book panels to discuss what we thought of the movie, the villain Kang, and where the MCU is headed. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is directed by Peyton Reed; written byJeff Loveness; and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Michell...

Your heroes return to give their first impressions of Excellence! "Spencer Dales was born into a world of magic. His father belongs to the Aegis, a secret society of black magicians ordered by their unseen masters to better the lives of others-of higher potential-but never themselves. Now it's time for Spencer to follow in his father's footsteps, but all he sees is a broken system i...

EMERGENCY POD ALERT! Your heroes rush to the ComiCave to talk about James Gunn's mega-announcement for the future of the DCU. This episode features your heroes talking about the state of DC film & TV, speculating on the future of the universe, and breaking down each project in the slate. Gods and Monsters Creature Commandos Waller Superman Legacy Lanterns The Authority Movie Paradise Lost...

Your heroes turn in their badges and weapons to tackle Gotham Central ! This episode features a chat about police stories, what makes Gotham City so interesting, and a look at the modern landscape of IP storytelling. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Gotham Central is written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka; illustrated by...

Your heroes return for their first book of 2023 with Gotham Central !  "Gotham City: a town teeming with corrupt cops, ruthless crime lords, petty thieves … and just a small handful that would oppose them. Grizzled veteran Harvey Bullock, Captain Maggie Sawyer, detective Renee Montoya and the GCPD are the law force that stands between order and complete anarchy.  Gotham's Finest work aro...

Your heroes bundle up to brave the elements with Friday: The First Day of Christmas ! This episode features a chat about detective stories, the difference between young adult and middle grade books, and Marcos Martín's excellent artwork. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated...