Perfect Bound Comic Book Podcast

Today on a very special Best of show, we revisit our favorite Book Reports from 2018. Sit back, relax, and listen to some of the books you should, or shouldn’t have, read this past year. https://ia601503.us.archive.org/31/items/PerfectBoundEp202/PerfectBound_Ep202.mp3 E-mail us: perfectboundpodcast@gmail.com The Panel Jumper: thepaneljumper.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Comics Dungeon...

Today on the show, the gang revisit some stories from newsdays past, including: • DC reveals DC #1000 plans • Denny O’neil honored for pursuing causes of peace & justice • Vote to save Jason Todd’s life… again! • Dark Horse gets major investment to expand media production • Grant Morrison signs deal with universal cable productions https://ia601505.us.archive.org/28/items/Per...

Today on the show, we finally get together and talk about the passing of Stan Lee. What was his true impact? Did he deserve his notoriety? How soon post-mortem can you speak ill of the dead? Take a listen as we dive into the legacy of the godfather of Marvel Comics and try to balance the positive impact he had on comic book’s pop culture relevance with his ruthless self-marketing at the expe...

Today is a special “Best Of” episode, where we revisit some of our favorite Quiz Time segments from our second year, so sit back, relax, and enjoy some trivia questions from the past. https://ia601508.us.archive.org/28/items/PerfectBoundEp199/PerfectBound_Ep199.mp3 E-mail us: perfectboundpodcast@gmail.com The Panel Jumper: thepaneljumper.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Comics Dung...

Today on this cyber Monday, the gang talk about the upcoming Alfred Pennyworth prequel series , and how we feel it’s quite unnecessary. We also talk about other instances of unnecessary spinoffs – be they TV show, movies, or comics – and whether they were successful or not. https://ia601506.us.archive.org/29/items/PerfectBoundEp198/PerfectBound_Ep198.mp3 E-mail us: perfectboundpo...

Today on the show, we begin with a special message about why we’re not going to mention Stan Lee’s death until well into December. Once we get into the previously recorded program, we talk about the vulture.com article about how Bullseye had gone from a humorous villain in his early days to absolutely horrifying today. Jumping off of that, we talk about other characters that have under...

Today on a gigglefest filled show, the gang come together once again to discuss: • What’s coming up at the Dungeon and the Corner? • Panel Jumper now has Instagram , as does Corner Comics! • Sean Murphy expands Murphyverse with “Curse of the White Knight” • Boom! Studios cancels Husband and Husband after plagiarism accusation for different title. • Marvel announces Old Man Quill...

Today on your favorite comic book podcast, the gang discuss some recent (and not-so-recent) stories, such as: • Navajo artist creates indigenous superhero for new comic book • Batman Mask of the Phantasm to have one night in the theaters • She-Ra and the Princess of Power on Netflix 11/16 • Wilson Fisk to appear in Daredevil S3 We also briefly discuss Neil Gaiman, and the instances where we can re...

Today on the show, the gang tackle a few more news stories, including: • Comics have been around since the Ancient Roman times • Ben Grimm and Alicia Master to marry this December • New Guardians of the Galaxy Lineup • James Gunn attached to write/direct Suicide Squad 2 • Brie Larson signs on for SEVEN Marvel movies • Young Justice returns • And finally, what’s the Batwang story? https://ia601501....

We start off today with some life-changing, ground-breaking news around these parts. That news being Comics Dungeon has welcomed Corner Comics into the family, now managed by our own Nicole! Go like their Facebook page to keep up with everything those crazy kids on the eastside are up to. Other stories discussed today include: • The Valkyries disband • The Vision canceled before release (Chelsea C...

Today’s show gets off to a goofy start, but soon enough we rein it in and talk about the new publisher AHOY comics, and how they promise “more from comics.” Our panel today discuss whether or not we want more from comics – such as prose and poetry. We also discuss Rob Salkowitz’s recent column regarding the sustainability of the glut of middlebrow comics. This leads u...

Today on the show, we talk about comic book characters appearing in unexpected places, based on this article from io9 about The Phantom appearing on war shields of the Wahgi Tribe of Papua New Guinea . We also spend some time discussing pseudonyms, and the authors who have written titles under a different name for whatever reason. https://ia601502.us.archive.org/13/items/PerfectBoundEp191/PerfectB...

Today on the “punchy episode,” the gang take a suggestion from superfan Patrick and talk about what comics one should read while Saga takes its one-year hiatus. Also, based on an article from Atlas Obscura about fictional foods they wished were real , we talk about elements from comics we wished existed in the real world. https://ia601500.us.archive.org/0/items/PerfectBoundEp190/Perfec...

On today’s show, the gang talk about titles where superheroes fight something OTHER than crime or a supervillain – like worldwide hunger or climate change. Tune in to hear where heroes tackle real-world, everyday human issues. Also, based on a previous discussion around the television show “The Orville,” the Perfect Bound crew talk about properties that are both a send up a...

Today on the show, we are excited to welcome “collector extraordinaire” Tom Stewart. Tom recently published an article in RetroFan Magazine about his collecting hobby . We sit down with Tom to talk about his various collections, his career as a comic writer, dealer, and playwright, and the time former DC editorial head Carmine Infantino threatened to sue him. https://ia601504.us.archiv...

Today on a fresh-as-daisies episode, we discuss all things news and noteworthy in the world of comic book culture, including: • Oni Press celebrates 20 years at Rose City Comic Con • Fox pulls Buffy license from Dark Horse • Batman and the Outsiders coming from DC • Marvel to remove anti-mormon imagery from Spider-Man #4 • Ms Marvel has sold half million trades • Tom King teases the end of Mister...

Today on a new smoke-free show, the gang talk about • What’s happening at Comics Dungeon these days • Marvel reveals Loki’s Cosmic Avengers • Dark Horse announces new Neil Gaiman adaptations • DC may add Supergirl to their extended cinematic universe • Uncanny X-Men returning as a weekly • A new comics app has been launched for the Nintendo Switch • Alan Moore “comes out of retir...

After a brief discussion of the semantics of the word “suburb,” the gang find their focus and talk about DC canceling the deluxe reprint of Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil over content concerns . This 24-issue Golden Age collection contains racist caricatures and dialogue, which prompts our panel to discuss whether or not DC made the right call in pulling the plug on reprinting thi...

Today on the show, the gang tackle a cacophony of stories, including: • The return of Ann Nocenti • Saga to take a year-long hiatus • Women cleaned up at this year’s Eisner awards • Marvel movies to no longer appear on Netflix after Captain Marvel • Disney’s streaming service to exclude R-rated content • Locke and Key lands at Neftlix • Tom King developing dystopian television series •...

Wearing out your welcome. Today on the show, the gang talk about whether the Joker has worn out his welcome as the primary Batman villain, and what other Rogues’ Gallery villain should step up to take his place. We also discuss the life and work of American Splendor artist Harvey Pekar – from his humble beginnings as a VA file clerk to his myriad antagonistic appearances on “Late...

Today on the show, the gang tackle a handful of comic headlines, including: • Grant Morrison to take over Green Lantern • Marvel and IDW to team up for “middle-grade” comics • Fantagraphics announces the return of The Comics Journal to print • Tom King talks about breaking Batman • Kirkman’s Super Dinosaur to get animated series • Black Panther’s Shuri to get her own ongoin...

Today on a summer-fresh episode, the gang take some time to talk about: • What’s coming up at the Dungeon these days? • Steve Ditko has passed away • Tom King needs a body guard at SDCC because of death threats over Batman #50 (but at least has a sense of humor about it) • Border Town writer received death threats too. • G. Willow Wilson to take over Wonder Woman • Kelly Thompson to take over Jess...

Today on the show, Ben and Cole fulfill a contractual obligation and shout-out to everybody who supports us on Patreon at the “we’ll say your name on the podcast” level. If YOU would like to hear Ben stumble over the pronunciation of your name, you can sign up at patreon.com . As we get on with the show we take a deep dive into the life of the recently deceased Harlan Ellison. Co...

Today on another warm weather induced episode, the gang once again gather around the quarter bin and discuss: A new Mystery Science Theater 3000 comic FOX accepts Disney’s 71.3 Billion buyout offer Spider-Man: Homecoming: Far From Home GameStop to start selling comics We also delve deeper into autobiographical comics: What separates them from standard first-person narrative stories, and what...

Today on this sweltering episode, the Perfect Bound gang discuss: • What’s coming up at Comics Dungeon • A wrap-up of the Panel Jumper **LIVE** Chapter VI • Black Panther Challenge creator gets Comic-Con humanitarian award • The Maxx is returning • Netflix and Dark Horse agree to a licensing agreement • DC launches 100-page Giant exclusive for Wal-Mart • Celebrity chef and Get Jiro author An...