Comics Discourse 114

Brian, Bryan, and Hassan journey to Neo-Tokyo for the conclusion of Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic manga series, Akira Other Monthly Spotlight Episodes on Akira Episode 64 – Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira Vol 1 and 2 Episode 69 – Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira Vol 3 and 4 Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Tw...

We assembled a team to discuss The Forged 4 -6 by Greg Rucka, Eric Trautmann, and Mike Henderson (Image Comics). Plus, Ultimate Black Panther (Marvel Comics), Paul Pope Battling Boy, Asadora, Anime on Netflix, DC vs Marvel crossovers, and Ancillary Justice.   Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.soc...

We pay a visit to Black Water Beach and the Cull Image Comics series by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De lulis. Plus Hexagon Bridge, World’s Finest Batman / Superman Annual (DC Comics), Authority: Revolution, Beneath the Trees (IDW), The Flash, Damn Them All (Boom! Studios) and the OG Predator movie. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114...

This week we power on the Ghost Machine and discuss the one shot anthology that lays out the new line by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jason Fabok, Brad Meltzer, Peter J.  Tomasi, Francis Manapul, Peter Snejbjerg, Ivan Reis, Lamont Magee, and Maytal Zchut (Image Comics). Plus Green Lantern Alan Scott (DC Comics), Transformers, Duke, Dark Ride (Skybound), Top Ten, Book of Butcher (Boom! Studios) and Mas...

We continue with our monthly spotlight on Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo with Volumes 3 & 4. Plus Swan Songs by W. Maxwell Prince (Image Comics), Avengers Twilight (Marvel Comics) by Chip Zdarksy & Daniel Acuna, and Once Upon A Time at the End of the World 11 by Jason Aaron & Nick Dragotta (Boom! Studios)   Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: C...

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the spectacular run of Wonder Woman (1-5) by Tom King and Daniel Sampere (DC Comics), Ultimate Spider-Man by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto (Marvel Comics), and Action Comics 1061 by Jason Aaron and John Timms (Superman). Plus Forged, Lotus Land, Pirate Nightwing, Dark Knights of Steel, Operation Sunshine, Sandman Nightmare Country, and Green Arrow.   Follow...

Brian and Hassan are joined by Darrell Taylor and Russ El from Gotham by Geeks podcast to discuss the first issues DC Comics 80s Key Baxter Books: New Teen Titans by Marv Wolfman & George Perez, Legion of Super-Heroes by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, Outsiders by Mike W Barr and Jim Aparo, and Infinity, Inc. by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway. Plus Midlife by Brian Buccelato and Stefano Simeone (I...

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss their Top 5 Favorite books in 2023 from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Bad Idea, and others. And, of course, we go on a few tangents in the process. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse    

Brian, Bryan, and Hassan discuss their favorite Alan Moore stories outside of Watchmen and Swamp Thing. Are any of the Avatar Press books on their list? What about Capitan Britain? Miracleman? Wildcats? Spawn? Superman? Supreme? America’s Best Comics books such as Tom Strong, Top Ten, or Promethea? Killing Joke? V for Vendetta? League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? Plus Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohame...

Tetsuo! Kaneda! Brian, Bryan, and Hassan dive into THE Manga classic Akira Vol 1 & 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo. Plus our ongoing discussion of the weekly Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight by Jeff Parker & Michele Bandini, World’s Finest: Teen Titans by Mark Waid & Emanuela Lupacchino, and Danger Street by Tom King and Jorge Fornes (DC Comics) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Ins...

We discuss early John Byrne’s Fantastic Four with issues 242 -244, featuring Galactus, Avengers, Terax and Nova! Plus Night Eaters by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, Crave by Maria Llovet, Rare Flavors by Ram V & Filipe Andrade, Deviant by James Tynion IV & Joshua Hixson, Sentry by Jason Loo & Luigi Zagaria and reading habits. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: Com...

The guys discuss the beginning of Grant Morrison’s and Richard Case’s Doom Patrol run, Vol 2 19 -22. Plus more 90s Comic Book Events talk; Batman Off-World by Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke, and Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight by Jeff Parker and Michele Bandini (DC Comics) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscou...

The guys discuss their favorite 90s Comic Book Events from DC Comics, Marvel, and maybe both! Plus Fall of X-Men books including Jean Grey by Louise Simonson and Bernard Chang,  The Ministry of Compliance by John Ridley and Stefano Raffaele (IDW), Berserk Vol 14 by Miura Kentaro, and Origin Vol 1 Manga by Boichi! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: C...

We dive into the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 1 -6, the series that launched the team that we know and love by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Paul Pelletier, and Rick Magyar (Marvel), plus the video game and the original 90s series. We also continue our discussion of Godzilla and King Kong with the Monarch show by Chris Black and Matt Fraction (Apple TV+). And last, the new Outsiders series by Jackson...

We have a Thanksgiving-sized buffet of comic book discussion; Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath (IDW), Alan Scott Green Lantern by Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey (DC Comics), Petrol Head by Rob Williams and Pye Parr (Image Comics), John Byrne’s Fantastic Four (Marvel), Mark Waid’s Shazam and World’s Finest Teen Titans with Dan Mora and Emanuela Lupaccino and Justice League vs Go...

The guys are joined again by special guest Raj to discuss a classic story from the 90s; Spider-man Vol 1 18 – 23; Revenge of the Sinister Six, featuring Ghost Rider, Deathlok, Hulk, Solo, Nova, Fantastic Four, and Sleepwalker! (Marvel) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDisco...

We dive into DC’s and Marvel’s Alternative Universe books; What If and Elseworlds. We also discuss two of the most well-know stories; What If #105 (the first appearance of Spider-girl) by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz and Bill Sienkiewiz and Batman: Gotham by Gaslight by Brian Augustyn, Mike Mignola, and P. Craig Russell. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads:...

Our final Halloween Horror themed episode with discussions on Joshua Williamson’s and Mike Henderson’s Nailbiter (Image Comics) and Swamp Thing by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette and John Toleben (DC Comics) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse  

Brian, Bryan and Hassan first journey into the future with Sins of Sinister X-Men Event by Kieran Gillen, Al Ewing, Si Spurrier, and others. Next, we discuss Naoki Urasawa’s  and Osamu Tezuka’s Pluto, the award winning manga and new Netflix anime. We then continue the Urasawa love with Asadora! Plus Benjamin Percy’s Wolverine and more Dragon Ball. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Insta...

We continue our horror theme episodes with Animal Man vol 2 (New 52) 1 -5 by Jeff Lemire and Travis Foreman (DC Comics). Plus Dragon Ball Z, Death Note, the Books of Magic, and The Children’s Crusade.  Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse  

We go on a magical tour of the DC Universe with the Books of Magic original limited series by Neil Gaiman, John Bolton, Scott Hampton, Charles Vess and Paul Johnson (DC Comics / Vertigo). Plus the new Flash and Green Lantern War Journal books, West Cost Avengers, and Dragon Ball! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsD...

We travel on the highway to Hell with the Spirit of Vengeance as we discuss Ghost Rider 1 – 6 by Benjamin Percy and Cory Smith (Marvel). Plus, Vigil, Superman vs Meshi, Saga, Batman, TMNT x Stranger Things,  and Wonder Woman! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114

We debate our favorite Space characters from DC Comics, Marvel, Image and other publishers. Plus, we discuss the craziness of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114  

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the Eisner Award winning series Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons by Kelly Sue Deconnick, Phil  Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott (DC Comics). Plus Tunnels, Showa 1926 – 1930: A History of Japan, The Cull, Batman by Grant Morrison, and Richard Corben’s Den. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitt...

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the first 6 issues of Black Cloak by Kelly Thompson and Meredith McLaren (Image Comics). Plus Birds of Prey, Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country, One Piece and Dragon Con. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse