The Comic Source Podcast

Jace breaks down a HUGE #NCBD with 19 titles. All reviews are spoiler-free and we have some great titles for Marvel and AfterShock among others. Wonderful Black Bolt story, the Death of Doctor Strange event continues to exceed expectations and the 750th issue of Avengers is a GREAT time to jump on the title.

Jace and Rocky checkout all the DC title for the week of November 230, 2021. It's a BIG week with tons of Annuals and Specials as we often see when there is a fifth NCBD in a month. The guys want to be sure with so many titles being released that you don't miss out on some very important issues, we have the debut of Justice League Incarnate, teasing us with the next big crisis that may be brewing...

Hulk #1: Writer - Donny Cates, Artist - Ryan Ottley, Color Artist - Frank Martin, Letterer - Cory Petit   Jace and Rocky do a deep dive into the highly anticipated launch of the new Hulk series from Cates & Ottley. They take some different perspectives on the narrative and ultimately that comes to varying opinions on the success of this debut.

Jace and Jay talk about some of the books they have read already for the week of November 24, 2021. We get the debut of a new Hulk series that has some interesting ideas, Beyond the Breach comes to a very satisfying end and has us hoping for more. Also a black light comic as Radiant Black goes crazy with the colors and emotional with the story.

Jace and Rocky checkout all the DC title for the week of November 23, 2021. It's a great week with every title being a good to great one. We get the end of Checkmate and Batman Reptilian as well the end of Fear State in three different Batman related books.

Clear #2 Writer - Scott Snyder, Art & Colors - Francis Manapul, Letterer - Andworld Design Three ways to get Clear - 1) Subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited 2) Amazon Prime members get it free along with all ComiXology original books 3) Buy the single issues on Amazon or ComiXology   Check out all the Best Jackett titles here https://amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=236...

Scott Snyder joins us once again to chat about all the amazing title coming from his Best Jackett Press imprint. Before Jace and Scott discuss the great Comixology Originals, We Have Demons, Clear and Night of the Ghoul, Scott talks about about being motivated a bit by fear and the drive to compete with himself to give his all in his work. There is also plenty of talk about the super talented arti...

We Are Demons #2 Writer - Scott Snyder, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Jonathan Glapion, Color Artist - Dave McCaig, Letterer - Tom Napolitano Three ways to get We Are Demons - 1) Subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited 2) Amazon Prime members get it free along with all ComiXology original books 3) Buy the single issues on Amazon or ComiXology   All here https://amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&...

The creator of the Eisner nominated WEBTOON series Lavender Jack, Dan Schkade, returns to the show to talk about the final season of the series. Jace and Dan discuss the evolution of the characters & his creative work over the life of the series as well as reader reaction. Plus there is tons of talk about theme and relevance for this action packed series.

Jace and Jay talk spoiler free about some of the books for the week of November 17, 2021 that they have had a chance to check out already. Both guys really like the way Moon Knight is going. Spider-Woman continues to be a favorite also, especially for Jay this week. Meanwhile Jace is once again super impressed with Deep Beyond and the scope of the story being told.

Jace and Rocky talk about he DC books for the week of November 16, 2021. There are 16 titles but Jace expresses disappointment overall with the quality of the books. However, Rocky had a few he really like including Nubia and the Amazons #2.

Jace and Jay talk spoiler-free about some of the comics hitting shops the week of November 10, 2021. Miles Morales and Amazing Spider-Man are both pretty solid, while the Thing gets a brand new series. Plus the debut of a fantastic new title from AfterShock, My Date with Monsters #1, which both the guys chose as their Book of the Week.

Rocky is back and he and Jace dive deep into the DC Comics for the week of November 9, 2021. We get the debut of a new series focusing on the early days of Dick Grayson as Robin, the conclusion of the JL Last Ride story and another awesome issue of The Joker.v

Jace talks about seventeen titles that are out in comic shops the week of November 3, 2021. Including a great first issue for Newburn and an emotional issue of Radiant Black with #9. Plus a run down of some other titles you might want to be on the lookout for.

Jace chats about this weeks DC Comics releases. We get the debut of two highly anticipated series Dark Knights of Steel #1 and Jace's Book of the Week, Human Target #1

Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom! discuss the Syphon series from Top Cow. From ideas of empathy and altruism to guilt and acceptance, this series has tons of relevant themes with some amazing art.

Jace and Jay talk a bit about the comics being released the week of October 27, 2021. The supply chain issue continues to affect release dates so some of the issues they talk about may not be in shops this week, while a few that are supposed to be didn't' provide preview copies. Still Inferno #2 and Spider-Woman #16 were real highlights.

Jace and Rocky talk about the latest releases from DC Comics. We get the debut of two very different mini series with Aquaman - Green Arrow: Deep Target and DC vs Vampires. Plus Fear State continues in the pages of Harley Quinn and Detective Comics while Jason Todd leads a whole new sort of team in Task Force Z.

Night of the Ghoul #1 Writer - Scott Snyder, Art & Colors - Francesco Francavilla, Letterer - Andworld Design Three ways to get Night of the Ghoul #1 - 1) Subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited 2) Amazon Prime members get it free along with all ComiXology original books 3) Buy the single issues on Amazon or ComiXology   All here https://amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=236...

Jace and Jay talk a bit about the comics being released the week of October 20, 2021. There are a few books that are delayed due to supply chain issues, so the guys save those for the actual street date. Beyond the Breach #4 and Death of Doctor Strange are the real stand outs for the week though.

Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom! talk about the latest releases from DC comics. It's a big week as we get he first issue of Nubia and the Amazons, Wally West is forced to deal with a hate inducing artifact and the stage is set for two different Suicide Squads to battle each other. 

Clear #1 Writer - Scott Snyder, Art & Colors - Francis Manapul, Letterer - Andworld Design Three ways to get We Are Demons - 1) Subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited or Kindle Unlimited 2) Amazon Prime members get it free along with all ComiXology original books 3) Buy the single issues on Amazon or ComiXology

Jace chats with comic creator Brian Level about his current Zoop Campaign The Brothers James. A series nearly ten years in the making, this campaign finishes off this gritty, visceral revenge tale set in the South and starring two brothers who don't take crap from anyone. The campaign is already funded so you are guaranteed to get the book. Join the guys to hear what the story is all about and hea...

Jace and Jay talk about some of the books being released he week of October 13, 2021 that they have had a chance to read already. Clear #1 from Scott Snyder & Francis Manapul is a real highlight as is Darkhold Iron Man #1, which is sort of a What If Iron Man turned evil story.

Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom! talk about the latest releases from DC comics. It's a big week as we see the debut of Buggles in Blue & Gold, Blue Beetle's very own version of Skeets. We also get the conclusion of the epic Strange Adventures which will start a lot of conversations. More layers are added to the character Vengeance which our crew really liked and they wonder what the future might ho...