The Source Material Comics Podcast

In this episode, we continue our journey through the Marvel Holiday Special 1993 with the heartwarming and introspective story, “Present Tense”, written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by a young Darick Robertson. This 11-page New Warriors tale trades high-stakes battles for emotional depth and character moments, showing the quieter, more human side of superheroes during the holiday season. List...

In this nostalgic and action-packed episode, we crack open the Marvel Holiday Special 1993—a festive 80-page comic extravaganza released in November 1992. Our journey kicks off with “Zounds o' Silence,” a unique, dialogue-free Wolverine story crafted by Larry Hama and illustrated by the dynamic Michael Golden. We explore how this wordless tale stands out not just for its frenetic, hyper-stylized c...

Get ready for pixelated chaos and comedic commentary in this wild ride through Marvel Snap’s most questionable avatar choices. In this episode of SNAP Material, Jesse and Evan Bevins team up to tackle a hilarious and heated Top 5 list — the worst pixel avatars in the game. With over 30 avatars reviewed and some truly unforgettable artwork dissected, our hosts blend critique and comedy into an abso...

In the final installment of their emotional journey through Daytripper, Jesse and Mark cover the last four issues (#7–10) of this Eisner-winning graphic novel from Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. With each chapter confronting death at different life stages, the series draws to a close not with despair, but with clarity, acceptance, and poetic resonance. And this episode brings that full-circle experien...

In this jam-packed installment of the Snap Material Podcast, Jesse and Evan dive headfirst into the explosive December 2025 season of Marvel Snap, spotlighting the Weapon X theme and all the fiery new card drops that come with it. From the savage power scaling of Weapon X Wolverine to the potentially game-breaking synergies of Fastball Special and Adamantium Infusion, this episode is a deep-dive f...

In this follow-up to their Arachnid Anarchy breakdown, Jesse and Evan return to dive into the Marvel Snap meta, player reactions, and card unlocks from November 2025. From Reddit rants to Sauron spams, the duo breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and how they each approached the Sanctum Showdown grind. Jesse recounts his climb toward Infinite using his trusty Namora deck, while Evan reveals how h...

In the December 2025 episode of Snap Material, hosts Jesse and Evan return with their signature blend of analysis and humor to dive deep into the Marvel Snap season: Arachnid Anarchy. This episode is packed with strategic insights, firsthand card experiences, and plenty of banter as the duo dissects the latest spider-themed additions to the game. From the disruptive power of Spider-Punk to the hig...

In this episode of The Unspoken Issues Podcast, Jesse Starcher, Evan Bevins, and Chris Armstrong dig deep into a true 1990s comic cult classic—PITT #1, the breakout creator-owned title from Image Comics and artist Dale Keown. Fueled by fan votes in a recent poll, this episode unpacks why PITT won out over Vanguard and Union, pulling in more than half of the 108 votes, and why this gnarly gray anti...

In Part 2 of their journey through Daytripper, Jesse and Mark dig into issues #4–6, where life, death, and legacy collide in powerfully emotional ways. This stretch of the story hits hard as Brás faces the death of his father, the birth of his child, and the looming shadow of mortality. The hosts explore how the series continues to build meaning around life’s seemingly ordinary — and often tragic...

What were the best Marvel Snap cards released this past year? Jesse and Evan close out by counting down their Top 5 Cards of the Year — from November 2024 through October 2025 — and it's a chaotic, heartfelt, and hilarious debate packed with personal picks, controversial cuts, and unexpected love for shirtless sorcerers. The duo reflect on the cards that defined the evolving meta and their persona...

The web is wide, weird, and wild this month on Snap Material, as Jesse and Evan break down the launch of Marvel Snap’s “Arachnid Anarchy” season! From Spider-Punk’s power-thieving antics to the game-changing combo potential of Man-Spider, this episode dives deep into the eight-legged madness spinning through Snap’s latest update. The hosts cover every new card introduced so far, giving hot takes a...

Snap Material is back  — and this time, we’re digging into unlocks, decks, and the ever-shifting meta. Jesse and Evan compare notes on their seasonal pulls, including some wild variants (Disco Venom? Infinity Ultron Chibi? Pantsless Kraven?!), and walk through how those cards factored into their gameplay—or didn’t. Jesse shares the struggle of building around underwhelming new unlocks like Red Win...

It’s spooky season in the Snap-verse, and Jesse and Evan are back on the Snap Material Podcast to celebrate three years of Marvel Snap with a deep dive into last season: Undead Horde! This jam-packed episode breaks down every creepy card, examines the rise (and occasional stumble) of zombie-themed decks, and delivers thoughtful insights on which new strategies are actually worth your energy cubes....

On this emotional and reflective episode of the Source Material Comics Podcast, Jesse and Mark begin their deep dive into Daytripper , the award-winning 2010 Vertigo comic by Brazilian creators Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. In Part 1 of this multi-episode journey, the hosts explore the first three issues of the series — a comic that asks bold questions about life, death, and the value of every moment...

The massacre ends — but the scars run deep. In Part 5 of our Midnight Massacre retrospective, Jesse, Evan, and Chris break down Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance #13, the fiery final chapter where Switchblade (Blade corrupted by the Darkhold) storms Dr. Strange’s Sanctum with one goal: end all supernatural existence. What follows is a visually explosive climax packed with mystical warfare, i...

The flames burn higher and the stakes grow deadlier in Part 4 of Midnight Massacre, as Jesse, Evan, and Chris dive fang-first into Morbius: The Living Vampire #12. This issue doesn't hold back — with werewolf mutilation, vampiric rage, and one of the most devastating two-page death spreads in '90s comics, the body count climbs ever higher. Switchblade has gone full god-tier, and not even Marvel’s...

Things get brutally magical in Part 3 of our Midnight Massacre deep dive as Jesse, Evan, and Chris wade through the supernatural chaos of Darkhold #11. The cursed vampire hunter Switchblade has already racked up a body count, but now the power level — and the stakes — skyrocket. As Ghost Rider limps into the scene (after catching a blade to the ribs), the Darkhold Redeemers must rally and brace fo...

The darkness deepens in Part 2 of our Midnight Massacre retrospective as the Unspoken Issues crew dissects Ghost Rider #40 — a brutal, action-heavy installment where Switchblade (formerly Blade) continues his relentless crusade to wipe out anything remotely supernatural. Now fully corrupted by the Darkhold, Blade stalks the streets of New York like a vampiric predator, cutting down anyone touched...

Grab your trench coat and hellfire shotgun — it's time to head back into the eerie world of the Midnight Sons! In this special October episode of Unspoken Issues, Jesse, Evan, and Chris resurrect Marvel’s supernatural horror crossover, Midnight Massacre, starting with a deep dive into Nightstalkers #10. What begins as a straightforward hunt for a page of the cursed Darkhold quickly spirals into a...

In this luminous and thought-provoking episode of Source Material Comics Podcast, Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich take a heartfelt dive into The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, the Eisner Award-winning comic from writer Ram V and artist Filipe Andrade. With its poetic storytelling, vibrant visuals, and deep philosophical themes, this book is anything but ordinary—blending Hindu mythology, existential...

Before Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith suited up and neuralyzed their way into pop culture history, The Men in Black began as a gritty, black-and-white comic series published by Aircel in 1990. In this episode of Unspoken Issues, Jesse takes listeners on a deep dive into the origins of the iconic franchise, dissecting issues #1–3 of the original Men in Black comics. From sinister cults and berserke...

In this deeply personal episode of Source Material Comics Podcast, Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich dive into the haunting, emotional powerhouse that is The Crow by James O’Barr. Originally published in the late ‘80s, this cult classic graphic novel tells the story of Eric—a man brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, Shelly, and supernaturally resurrected by a mysterious crow to avenge her death...

In this episode of Unspoken Issues, Jesse Starcher and Chris Armstrong dive deep into the chaotic and fascinating debut of Siren #Infinity—one of the more obscure and unexpectedly compelling offshoots of Marvel's Black September initiative. Originally a minor Ultraverse character, Siren is suddenly thrust into the Marvel 616 universe, and this issue marks a pivotal shift in her evolution. The host...

Spooky season has arrived in the world of Marvel Snap, and hosts Jesse Starcher and Evan Bevins are embracing the fear… of nerfs! In this hilarious and insightful episode of Snap Material, the duo countdown their Top 5 Cards They're Afraid Will Be Nerfed—and they’re not messing around. From game-changing synergy to oppressive power swings, these are the cards that keep deckbuilders up at night, no...

In this episode of Unspoken Issues, Jesse and Chris dive into Night Man #Infinity, a pivotal installment from the Ultraverse that collides with the wider Marvel multiverse during the dramatic Black September event. Published in 1995 and written by legendary comics scribe Steve Englehart, this issue pits two versions of Night Man against each other in a mystical, reality-fracturing confrontation wi...