Jav & Charles Talk Comics

In which our heroes finish off Season One with a Busiek fest. Hear their outpouring of love for Marvels and their confusion about Avengers Forever. And on a personal note, we would like to thank everyone that listened to Season One and invite you back to listen to Season Two in 2022 when we talk about Powers Who Killed Retro Girl and Battle Pope in Episode 1. Marvels Written by Kurt Busiek Art by...

In which our Hero’s travel back in time to 1602 to see the Marvel age start way too early. And then travel further back in time to see a complete Mouse civilization in the 1100’s in Mouse Guard the most adorable swashbuckling adventure they’ve ever read. 1602 Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Andy Kubert Mouse Guard Written and Drawn by David Peterson

In which our hero goes to battle alone and attempts to do a solo podcast. He soon comes to the realization that although he might not like it, he’s more of a group book hero. Ep 12 of Jav & Charles Talk Comics briefly touch on the test pods that Charles did when he thought he could be a solo act. This is the start of one of those test pods. It’s only 5 minutes but it’s also not good, Jav wouldn't...

In which our heroes discuss another Justice League (without bad haircuts) in The Nail and Charles protests too much that he doesn’t dislike Jack “The King” Kirby. They also talk about Old Man Logan Wolverine #66-72 & Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan Written by Mark Millar Art by Steve McNiven Justice League: The Nail Written and Drawn by Alan Davis

In which our hero’s break the fourth wall in their discussion of Gwenpool. They also talk a about a very political Batman arc and Charles and Jav both decide that maybe comics shouldn’t be political. Or at least not so blatantly nationalist. The Unbelievable Gwenpool Written by Christopher Hastings Art by Gurihiru Batman 10 Nights of the Beast Written by Jim Starlin Art by Jim Aparo

In which Charles rambles on about Spider-Man for an hour Jav talks some too. First they discuss Spider Island which Charles suggested (of course, the little fanboy) and then they discuss Saga: star crossed lovers have a child, interstellar war, battle for the baby. And a raucous good time was had by all. Spider Island Written by Dan Slott Art by Humberto Ramos Sage Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art...

In which the nerdery runs rampant. Star Wars is finally addressed as well as Star Trek. Oh yeah and they talk about the beginning of Grant Morrisons run on Doom Patrol and the first volume of Y: The Last Man. And Charles really had some strong notes for something he says he loved. Y: The Last Man Volume 1 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra Doom Patrol Written by Grant Morrison Art by Ri...

In which our heroes close out the Silver Age Superman with Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow and usher in a new era with Ms. Marvel. Also Jav swoons over Swan and Charles proclaims he’s more interested in character than art. Ms. Marvel Volume One No Normal Collects Issues 1-5 2014 Written by G. Willow Wilson Art by Adrian Alphona Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Written by Alan Moo...

In which our heroes get back to basics with two more comics. Alias: Jessica Jones another noirish suggestion from Charles about a damaged former super hero turned private eye. And a The Golden Age a very non-political comic book about how golden age character would have reacted after the end of World War 2. They also talk about how awesome Ted Lasso is and make plans to convert this to a Ted Lasso...

In which our friend Ceasar Alcala joins Jav & Charles to talk about Black Widow the first movie they have seen together since Endgame (stupid covid). Where Ceasar asks the most important question, who makes their suits? Check our twitter feed for the answer @JandCtalkcomics.

In which our heroes discuss how racism turns people into monsters and also discuss Bitter Root a comic with those themes. They also talk about WE3 a sweet comic about a dog, cat, and bunny just trying to find their way home and the friends they meet along their way. Bitter Root Volume 1 November 2018 Written by Chuck Brown and David F. Walker with Art by Sandford Green WE3 2004 Written by Grant Mo...

In which our heroes meet the Flintstones and learn the best part of life is people and not things. And in The Eternals they learn that the world was inseminated by the Celestials who created three races… well you’ll learn more when you listen. Also, Charles and Jav continue to promote The Public Library. It’s free, Yo. The Flintstones Volume 1 2016 written by Mark Russell, art by Steve Pugh The Et...

Hey bro! It’s episode 4 bro our heroes are talking about Hawkeye and how much fun Russian gangsters in track suits can be and also, about Mutant Massacre, with an awfully alliterative title. Good arc though, bro. Hawkeye 2012 Issues 1-5 first issue Aug 2012 Mutant Massacre 1986 Mutant crossover event written by Chris Claremont, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson

Episode 3 In which our heroes branch out from superhero comics and read Stumptown a detective story set in Portland with all the gritty noir you could want, but also stay with the tried and true with Justice League from 1987 giving our heroes the opportunity to discuss Guy Gardner’s haircut. Stumptown Volume One 2009 written by Greg Rucka with art by Justice Greenwood Justice League Issue 1-6 star...

Episode 2 In which our heroes discuss more Black Hammer and Marvel’s answer to the Justice League, Squadron Supreme. Listen to hear Charles constantly call Squadron Supreme, Suicide Squad and learn here that he tried to type Suicide Squad in this description instead of Squadron Supreme. Squadron Supreme Marvel Comics 12 issue miniseries September 1985 – August 1986 written by Mark Gruenwald Black...

In which our heroes partake in their first ever podcast with a wide-ranging comics discussion primarily focused on the comics they read for the episode. Under Siege an Avengers arc written by Roger Stern and John Buscema August 1986 Black Hammer a Dark Horse Comic by writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dean Ormston July 2016