The Crypt Cast

Mike and Brian go through Money Shot by Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie and Rebekah Isaacs. Originally published by Vault in 2019. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian continue to suck at marvel trivia then talk about the new Amazing Spider-Man #1, Absolute Flash #2, Superior Avengers #1 and the Superman Summer Special. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Brian and Mike talk about Rumpus Room by Mark Russell, Ramon Rosanas and Ive Svorcina, published by AWA Upshot in 2023. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian learn why the Fantastic Four are in Arizona and answer a couple of email questions. Then get into some books. We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1, I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #1, Free For All, Batman #158 the start of Hush2, Absolute Martian Manhunter and Absolute Green Lantern. Plus a few other books and of course some tangents. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.in...

Brian and Mike go over Art Brut by W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo. Originally  published through IDW in 2016 as Electric Sublime then rereleased under Image in 2022 as Art Brut. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian aren’t very good at marvel trivia then jump into books from this week which are almost entirely #2s. They cover Absolute Flash #1, One World Under Doom #2, Bugwars #2, Zatanna #2, Eddie Brock Carnage #2 and the ongoing disappointment that is X-Manhunt. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?m...

Mike and Brian get through the second half of House of M from 2005 by Brian Michael Bendis and Oliver Coipel thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Brian and Mike ramble on about whether science can be viewed as negative through comic villains, thanks to a listener email. Then they get on to talking about some books. Including, Doctor Strange of Asgard #1, Weapon X-Men #1, Secret Six #1, Zatanna #1 and the first three parts of X-Men crossover event X-Manhunt. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzBye...

Mike and Brian go through to the first four issues of House of M from 2005 by Brian Michael Bendis and Oliver Coipel. And if you thought they would be on the same page just because it’s an X-Men story, you’d be wrong! thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian get asked how far would a hero go to stop a villain without killing them. This sends Brian on a whole thing, like how Batman and Superman are actually murderers. Then new book talk!  They chat about One World Under Doom #1 and how Doom is always right, Green lantern Corps #1 and it’s crazy implications, Eddie Brock Carnage #1 and how certain books just shouldn’t exist, Bug Wars #1 a...

Brian and Mike go through Wonder Woman Volume 1 Outlaw, originally published in 2023 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere and Tomeu Morey. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian get an email about vagina flowers. Talk about the new Fantastic Four trailer, how tariffs could affect books and stores in the future and despite two very light weeks the many many books they’re currently enjoying. Covering things like Rick Remender’s new book The Seasons #1, Kill Train #1, Pinupocalypse #1, TMNT #6, Ultimates #9, Power Man Timeless #1, Batman #157 and more. thecomi...

Brian and Mike get into their first sequel! DCeased Unkillables from 2020 by Tom Taylor and Karl Mostert thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian have chat with The Comic Crypt’s Sunday guy Sean! They cover who he is, what he does and what he’s reading. Leading to all sorts of lovely tangents including how writers and artists are treated and perceived. Briefly dip in to the recent Neil Gaiman situation. And of course talk about X-Men and Spider-Man among other things. As well as touching on the recent news of Diamond Comic Di...

Mike and Brian get into Blacksad, collected in 2010 by Dark Horse but originally published in the early 2000s. By Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Brian and Mike talk about a slew of new #1s including Aquaman, New Champions, Magic and Lucky Devils as well as a couple of #2s like All-new Venom and Batman: Dark Patterns. All while, amongst other things, getting hung up on how honorifics are used in comics and how character quirks make them feel like real people. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzB...

Mike and Brian go through DCeased from 2019 by Tom Taylor and Trevor Hairsine. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Brian and Mike talk about their favorite reads from this past year and what they feel is looking good going into 2025. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian talk about Avengers: Twilight from 2024 by Chip Zdarsky and Daniel Acuna. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Brian and Mike get a visitor! Our social media manager Meg drops in and we learn a little about who she is, what she does and what she’s reading. Then it’s onto holiday specials galore! Tis the season! And Mike actually read a few things this time like All-New Venom #1 , Ultimate Universe One Year In, Laura Kinney Wolverine #1, plus all the things he missed last time. https://www.facebook.com/dirt...

Mike and Brian gush over Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto and David Messina. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian think about whether they have a comic that comes along with a story. Mike was bad and didn’t read very much recently but Brian saves the day with a list of #1s he’s gone through. Including: Justice League Unlimited, The Question: All Along the Watchtower, West Coast Avengers and more. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https:/...

Brian and Mike finish off chapters seven through thirteen of Batman: The Long Halloween from 1996 by Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Brian and Mike answer a listener question about collecting runs then get into some of the titles they’ve been reading. Including: Absolute Batman, Amazing Spider-man, FML and GI Joe. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mike and Brian go through the first six chapters of Batman: The Long Halloween from 1996 by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. thecomiccryptcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecomiccryptnj?igsh=c2ZwbzByeGx5dzNm https://www.facebook.com/thecomiccrypt?mibextid=LQQJ4d