ComiClub

Your antiheroes get together to talk Venom . We're reading two comics this month including the first appearance story and the modern iteration of the character:  Amazing Spider-Man #300, 315-317 by: David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane Venom Vol 1 Rex by: Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman Tune in for the bare bones, who this comic is for, and listen as we judge the book by its cover. These comics c...

Your heroes light up a few cigarettes to chat about the comic series Jupiter's Legacy by Mark Millar and Frank Quitely.  This spoiler-filled episode covers volumes 3 & 4 of the NETFLIX editions trade paperbacks. We talk about multi-generational storytelling, the brilliance of Frank Quitely's art, and break down the first trailer for the Jupiter's Legacy NETFLIX series in adaptat...

Your heroes team up to dissect the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier .  In this episode, we look beyond the comic book panels to explore what does and doesn't work; whether we're Team Falcon, Winter Soldier, Zemo, or USAgent; and our surprise and praise at the show's handling of deep themes. Strap on your tin-foil hats because we take a head over to Conspiracy Corner...

Your heroes return from a trip to Hot Topic to give their First Impressions of Jupiter's Legacy by Mark Millar and Frank Quitely. Tune in for the bare bones, who this comic is for, and listen as we judge the book by its cover. To clarify, we are reading volume 3 & 4 of the NETFLIX editions trade paperbacks. This comic is a postmodern superhero story that follows the children of legendary...

Your heroes return to dismantle the patriarchy with Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro. This episode covers the first two comic collections, Extraordinary Machine and President Bitch . We discuss the world-building, the strong female characters, and touch on representation in comic books. As always you'll find the history of the comic, favorite lines, and the art awar...

Your heroes return from the dead for an epic director's cut recap of Zack Snyder's Justice League , A.K.A. the SnyderCut. In this episode, we explore what worked and didn't work, the crazy run-time, and whether or not we'd  like to #RestoretheSnyderVerse. We also pit the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) against the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to compare and contrast the heroes,...

Your heroes return to get in touch with their inner feminist with the bold comic book, Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro. Tune in for the Bare Bones, Who Is This Comic For, and Judging a Book by its Cover. Bitch Planet is set in a sci-fi universe where "noncompliant" women get sent to a prison planet, and the latest batch of female prisoners decide to rise above...

Your heroes assemble for a special silver-screen edition of ComiClub to recap Disney Plus' WandaVision . This spoiler-filled episode covers the nitty-gritty of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first foray into Television. We chat about what worked, what didn't, and where we think the MCU is headed next. WandaVision caught the zeitgeist of viewers, but did the expectations of what it...

Your heroes return to sing the praises of Milestone Media as we read Icon: A Heroes Welcome . Special guest Michael Johnson Curry, creator of The Raccoon on Webtoon, joins the pod and recounts the history of Milestone Media complete with their many fits and starts. Icon introduces a super-powered alien, who has taken the form of an African-American man on earth. When he meets the young Raquel, als...

Your heroes return to honor black history in comics with the legendary Milestone Media's Icon . Tune in for the Bare Bones, Who Is This Comic For, and Judging a Book by its Cover. Icon is written by Dwayne McDuffie, pencilled by M. D. Bright, inked by Mike Gustovich, lettered by Steve Dutro, and published by Milestone Media. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Your heroes return to stand up for the little guy with the latest hardcover graphic novel from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Reckless . In this episode we dive into the new-noir/crime genre, what makes a Brubaker/Phillips comic so special, and even discuss what a film adaptation could look like. As always you'll find the History of the Book, Favorite Lines, and The Art Awards. Reckless is wr...

Your heroes return to investigate the latest original graphic novel from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Reckless . Tune in for the Bare Bones, Who Is This Comic For?, and Judging a Book By Its Cover. Reckless is written by Ed Brubaker, art by Sean Phillips, colored by Jacob Phillips, and published by Image Comics. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Your heroes return bound up in ancient graphic novel rituals with Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia by Greg Rucka and J.G. Jones. This episode features our analysis of the comic, exploring the Wonder Woman problem, and the strange and kinky origins of the character. As always you'll find the History of the Book, Favorite Lines, and The Art Awards. Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia is written by Greg Rucka,...

Your heroes return to pledge their supplication to the graphic novel, Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia . Watch out Batman! Tune in for the Bare Bones, Who Is This For?, and Judging a Book By Its Cover. Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia is written by Greg Rucka, pencilled by J.G. Jones, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger, colored by Dave Stewart, lettered by Todd Klein, and published by DC Comics. ComiClub is hosted...

Your heroes return to study the existential domestic robot drama, The Vision by Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Jordie Bellaire. This episode features an in-depth discussion on the comic, how much it will overlap with the WandaVision  show on Disney+, and introspective and philosophical implications of the book. As always you'll find the History of the Book, Favorite Lines, and The Art...

Your heroes return to give their spoiler-free first impressions of the domestic superhero maxi-series comic, The Vision . Tune in for the Bare Bones, Who Is This For?, and Judging a Book By Its Cover. The Vision is written by Tom King, art by Gabriel Hernandez Walta and Michael Walsh, colored by Jordie Bellaire, lettered by VC's Clayton Cowles, and published by Marvel Comics. ComiClub is host...

Your heroes return for the spookiest ComiClub yet, with Black Hole , by Charles Burns. This episode features an in-depth discussion on the graphic novel, whether its more of a horror or romance comic, and the tumultuous adaptation road the book has been on. As always you'll find the History of the Book, Favorite Lines, and The Art Awards. Black Hole is created by Charles Burns and published b...

Your heroes return to give their spoiler-free first impressions of Charles Burns' seminal graphic novel,  Black Hole . Tune in for the Bare Bones, Who Is This For?, and Judging a Book By Its Cover. Black Hole is created by Charles Burns and published by Pantheon Books. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

Your heroes return only to have their world ripped apart as they enter Marvel's House of M ! What's real and what isn't? This episode features an in-depth discussion into event comics, why we love Bendis, and a look at Magneto's family. As always you'll find the History of the Book, Favorite Lines, Art Awards, and a quick stroll down Adaptation Alley. House of M is written...

Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of  House of M . This event comic was the start of a new era of Marvel comics where stories would would lead from one event to the next. Tune in for the "Bare Bones", "Judging a Book By Its Cover", and "Who Is This For?" House of M is written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Olivier Coipel, inked by Tim Townsend,...

Your heroes discuss the seminal graphic novel Maus: A Survivors Tale by Art Spiegelman. This spoiler filled pod covers The Complete Maus which is comprised of Part I: My Father Bleeds History and Part II: And Here My Troubles Began . This episode features an in-depth discussion of the holocaust survivor tale, explorations into the father-son relationship, and a consideration in the choice of using...

Your heroes pop in for a quick preview of the next ComiClub book: MAUS by Art Spiegelman. Tune in for the "Bare Bones", "Judging a Book By Its Cover", and "Who Is This For?"

Your heroes discuss the sci-fi queer coming-of-age story On a Sunbeam and its space-set themes of long-lost love and how to thrive in a society that does not understand you. In this episode you'll hear the first ever art awards tie, a tribute to sci-fi females in all mediums, and what your heroes learned along the way. On a Sunbeam is created by Tillie Walden and published by First Second.

Your heroes return to discuss Jeff Smith's iconic Bone series with the first installment Out From Boneville . We discuss the masterful comedy of the book, the origins and influences of its creator, and how the characters of this epic keep the story grounded. Bone Vol 1: Out From Boneville is written, drawn, and lettered by Jeff Smith, colored by Steve Hamaker, and published by Cartoon Books. 

Your heroes kick off the inaugural season of ComiClub with a deep dive on the classic Dark Knight origin story, Batman: Year One . We explore how Year One is just as much Jim Gordon's story as Batman's, give out the Art Awards, and Adam shares what he learned reading the unproduced Frank Miller and Darren Aronofsky adaptation of the comic. Batman: Year One is written by Frank Miller, ill...