Jav & Charles Talk Comics

In which our heroes find the message from Traveling to Mars uplifting and also heartbreaking. And they both loved Flex Mentallo for the complexity that neither of them understood. Traveling to Mars Written by Mark Russell Art by Roberto Meli Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery Deluxe Written by Grant Morrison Art by Frank Quitley

Once again Jav’s selection cannot compare to Charles’. This time it’s not because Jav picked something bad it’s that Charle picked something awesome and old. Like older than Jav and Charles. Lone Wolf and Cub Written by Kazuo Koike Art by Goseki Kojima The Defenders by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire

In this episode Jav continues to suggest teen targeted comics and Charles continues to like them. They both like both the comics and have a quick and very non tagenty conversation about them. Minor Threats Vol 1. Written by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Bloom Art by Scott Hepburn Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville Written by Joanne Starer Art by Natacha Bustos

Season 5 Episode 2 The two Stars – Wars and Trek – together for the first time. Charles and Jav’s, all time favs together at last. One a comic based on the original draft of The Star Wars and the other a cartoon turned comic Star Trek Lower Decks both great in their own way but what’s best is finally the settling of the great nerd war. The Star Wars Written by Jonathan W Rinzler Art by Mike Mayhew...

Welcome back to the all-new season of JCTC. After a shortened 4th season – find out why in the episode – our heroes have returned with two all new – to them – comics. Charles suggested a Shazam comic which he insisted on calling Captain Marvel and Jav suggested Squirrel Girl which Charles took credit for suggesting to Jav in the past. So basically, Charles is still sometimes a dick. Shazam Vol 1:...

In which the Force is strong in our heroes, and Charles clearly holds a grudge against Tony Stark. Jav picked Secret Invasion to read and both he and Charles loved the arc and Charles was happy Jav didn’t ask him to read every comic in that event (but Charles probably already has). Charles attempted to out nerd Jav by suggesting the beginning of the first Darth Vader comic run, where he must earn...

Two comics enter and two comics were discussed as usual. We don’t have the ability to dispose of a comic and Jav would never want to and Charles would at least feel guilty. Both comics were enjoyed by both hosts and much merriment was had along the way. Spider-Man Kraven’s Last Hunt Written by Marc DeMatteis Art by Mike Zeck ElephantMen Written by Richard Starkings Art by Moritat

In which our heroes discuss two DC comics Batman: Court of Owls and John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Original Sins. Both were liked by both Charles and Jav although Jav clearly hated the art in the Batman arc saying the artist was only borderline great. Batman: The Court of Owls Issues 1-7 Written by Scott Snyder Art by Greg Capullo John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Original Sins Written by...

Prepare to break the fourth wall as Jav and Charles talk about John Byrne’s She-Hulk run from the 80s. Then they discuss a much newer comic set much earlier in 1939 called Pulp and it was just that, a pulpy masterpiece from Ed Brubaker. Pulp Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips The Sensational She-Hulk Art and Writing by John Byrne

In a very special episode Jav and Charles talk comics with a very special guest Mark Reznicek not only is he a huge comics fan he is also the drummer for The Toadies. It was great having the opportunity to talk to someone who clearly knows a lot about comics but also loves them the way Jav and Charles do.

Episode 4 Buckle up buckaroos it’s long one. Our heroes finally talk about The Dark Night Returns and talk they do. Surprisingly enough they liked it. Then they talk about a Superman arc Panic in the Sky which was a lot of fun to read and discuss. The Dark Knight Returns Written and Drawn by Frank Miller Superman: Panic in the Sky By Ordway, Grummett & Hazlewood

In which Jav and Charles have a deep and intricate discussion of the finer details of the Secret Six and Fantastic Four: Life Story. Just kidding, all they remembered about Secret Six was they liked it a lot and they got hung up arguing about why no mutants appeared in Fantastic Four. Jav complained a lot about their not being mutants to the point where he damned it with his greatest scorn, “I did...

In which our heroes argue over how to build suspense. Well Charles argues for that, Jav just spoils things. This episode has some very heavy themes in the comics and the boys discuss them with the same tact and care they do with all their comic choices. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Tom Waltz Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop,...

First episode of season four, in which our heroes participate in a predestination paradox both in this podcast twice and in every one of their other podcasts. As in all our podcasts two comic arcs were read one suggested by Jav, House of X/Powers of X and one suggested by Charles, Superman: Red Son. Charles liked one of them if you've listened before you can probably guess which one. Superman: Red...

In which Charles compares Watchmen to Gwenpool and it makes sense. In this extremely late final episode of Season 3 Jav and Charles discuss the granddaddy of all graphic novels Watchmen. They both loved it. The second comic they read was House of M and although they spend a lot less time talking about it they both enjoyed it very much. Tune in for Episode 1 of Season 4 when they talk about Superma...

In the penultimate episode of Season 3 our heroes battle through their many mistakes to discuss two fun comics. A 30’s Spider-Man and a group of young ladies in the 70’s who fight ghosts and win. Spider-Man Noir Written by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky Art by Carmine DI Giandomenico Proctor Valley Road Written by Grant Morrison, Alex Child Art by Naomi Franquiz

In which our heroes celebrate Halloween with a truly macabre vampire comic as Jav tries to scare Charles who is a know horror hater. It backfires when Charles really like 30 Days of Night, especially cause there were no zombies in it. They also read Wonder Twins who even though one of them only turns into water, teach all of us about the unfairness of the world we live in and Thunder Lust! Wonder...

In which our heroes answer the question on everyone’s minds, are Sue and Reed Richards swingers? The answer might surprise you. And Jav excoriates Taylor Swift with his most damning attack, “Taylor Swift is OK.” Charles, however, welcomes our new Swiftian Overlord and as a trusted podcaster is willing to assist her in spreading her message to the unworthy masses. They also talk about two comic boo...

In which our heroes talk about the two best comics they’ve talked about on a podcast. Superman: Secret Identity and Mister Miracle may not be better than every other comic we’ve read but this is the first comic where both suggestions were both this amazing. Superman: Secret Identity Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Stuart ImmonenMister Miracle Written by Tom King Art by Mitch Gerads

In this episode Jav and Charles get back to their woke claptrap and talk about the importance of inclusion of different people in comics and literature like a couple of virtue signaling wokesters. They also discuss two comics. One woke comic that has a woman leader daring to tell men what to do and another one that has a child living on the street with his sister and they get given superpowers. Th...

After almost 3 seasons Jav & Charles are finally releasing a trailer for their podcast. This is your chance to try a little taste of Jav & Charles without having to listen to an entire episode. If you like it you can check out full episodes from almost 3 seasons. Season 4 pending renewal will launch in 2024.

In which our heroes go back to the true format of the show and read one comic from the dark ages of the 80s and then they read a newer comic set in the 80s, the 1880s. The Sixth Gun Written by Cullen Bunn Art by Brian HurttFall of the Mutants in Uncanny E-Men 225-227 Written by Chris Claremont Art by Marc Silvestri, New Mutants 59-61 Written by Louise Simonson Art by Bret Blevins, X-Factor 24-26 W...

In a first for JCTC our heroes do both Superman and Batman in one pod and they didn’t even read a comic where Superman dies, although he kills 3 people and in the Batman comic Batman dies. I’m not exactly sure either one of the hosts actually likes comics. Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader Written by Neil Gaimen Art by Andy Kubert Superman: The Supergirl Saga Written by John Byrne Art by Joh...

In which our heroes talk about how bad an idea a bunch of white men in private rooms making plans for the world can be. Which is essentially the plot of New Avenger: Illuminati. It doesn’t help that they are superheroes making the decisions. Then they discuss a sweet story about Muppets coming to America and then be forced to battle corporate forces that run the country as a group of freedom fight...

In which our heroes discuss the atomic bomb, serial killers, and Star Wars Episode 1 as well as two comic books. First up is Jav’s choice a brilliantly noir Catwoman arc that may be the most noir comic talked about on the pod so far. Second comic was a great different comic in Plastic Man suggested by Charles, and they referenced Plastic Man’s junk so many times you would have thought Charles wrot...