Are Comic Blind Bags a SCAM? + 2026 Comic Goals

It’s Episode 77 of Talking Comics, and we’re kicking off 2026 with comic goals, blind bag chaos, and some serious collector frustrations.We break down:Major blind bag defects (glued comics, spine damage & missing variants)New Year comic resolutions for 2026AJ’s Thor reading challenge (one Thor comic a day!)Weekly comic pulls & favorite readsNew Year comic trivia & This or ThatUpdates on The Chronicles of Panel Pete📖 Get a FREE preview of our comic, The Chronicles of Panel Pete, on Substack https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/🎬 Watch the trailer & full episodes on YouTube https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk🎧 Listen wherever you get podcasts👉 Like, subscribe, and tell us your comic goals for 2026! https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast👉 Hit the Kickstarter “Remind Me” button to follow the project launch (coming early 2026). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/the-chronicles-of-panel-peteSponsors:• AMPED Comics – Use code TCP10 for 10% off https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10• Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Travers City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-EtcChapters00:00 New Year Reflections and Background Changes04:14 Comic Book Pulls and Weekly Reads10:05 Reading Goals and Comic Resolutions14:17 Media Consumption and Gaming Updates15:24 Blind Bag Openings and Quality Issues30:10 New Year's Trivia and Fun Discussions#TalkingComics#ComicPodcast#ComicCollectors#BlindBags#ComicBooks#MarvelComics#DCComics#ThorComics#NewYearComics#IndieComics