22 Panels - A Comic Book Podcast

Katie Skelly joins 22 Panels to discuss her new book Heaven and more!

OUR 900TH RELEASE!!!!! Tad is joined by Elsa Charretier, Brit Payne, Andrew Coltrin, and ZuZu Cartoons to discuss the art, mood, and Neurodivergent vibe of Deniz Camp & Javier Fernandez' Absolute Martion Manhunter. ZuZu Cartoons Playlists for Possessed Dolls & Depressed Smokers Partly Robot Industries Elsa Charretier The Autism Scene

Episode 13: Whatever Happened to the God of War?  In which nothing happens, nobody does anything, and yet things continue to change… More tavern talk that just goes round and round in circles — a neverending conversation about nothing — just you and the moon and a lilypad. Such is the life of the noble werefrog. Bliss and enlightenment every full moon, and a yawning emptiness threatening to swallow everything in between. 

Tad, Dan, Sean Harklerode, and Mark Pracht discuss the conclusion of Kree/Skrull War.

Mark Mosedale and Si Smith join 22 Panels to discuss their outstanding new graphic novel Gigs.

Episode 244 - July 12, 2026 Comfort & Joy News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Comfort & Joy 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick

Chris Schweizer returns to 22 Panels to discuss the first volume of his new Appalachian inspired swashbuckling epic - Outlaw's Apprentice: Broken Blade. Now funding via Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schweizer/outapp1

Brit Payne, Ryan Carey, R. Sikoryak, Tad, and Tad's Mom Julie, celebrate 250 years of the United States with a discussion of R. Sikoryak's Constitution Illustrated & Declaration/Emancipation Illustrated.

Episode 242 - July 5, 2026 This Is America News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - This Is America 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick

Christof Bogacs joins 22 Panels to discuss Lex Luthor: Diabolical Genius, Earth to Chris Cleevy, and more!

Jim Terry returns to 22 Panels to discuss his new MOVIE(!) - Shank. https://youtu.be/2b8QXqCWmcM?si=RjtoAsGsUOEhoqCr

Erica Schultz returns to 22 Panels to discuss Rat City, Gunslinger Spawn, Rogue, and more!

R. Sikoryak returns to 22 Panels to discuss his new book Declaration/Emancipation Illustrated - available now from Drawn & Quarterly.

Tad and the Brothers Anderson (no relation) discuss the end of the first season of the Static Shock animated series.

Shelly & Philip Bond return to 22 Panels to discuss their new anthology subCULTURE: On In-Crowds and Outliers - funding now on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxbond/subculture

Tad, Dan, Sean Harklerode, and Mark Pracht discuss the final two volumes of Stephan Franck's Palomino.

Lily & Generoso Fierro return to 22 Panels to discuss their most recent work The Interpretant and more! Find The Interpretant and Lily & Generoso's other works at: https://plasticgrapes.org

Episode 242 - June 28, 2026 The Seeds News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - The Seeds 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick

Matt, Belle, Tad, Josh Eiserike, and Psychocomicology's Lee Woods discuss the most recent volume of Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan's Saga.

Maria, Marisol, and Tad discuss the tenth issue of Los Bros Hernandez' Love and Rockets vol. 2.

Tad, Dan, Mark Pracht, and Sean Harklerode continue their exploration of the Kree/Skrull with Avengers #92-94.

Tad, Maria, and Marisol discuss Los Bros Hernandez' Love and Rockets vol.2 #9 and Beto Hernandez' Luba's Comics and Stories #6.

Episode 241 - June 21, 2026 Persepolis cont. News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Persepolis 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Matt & Belle's All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Picks

Andrew Coltrin returns with his co-conspirator ZuZu to talk more about Nerd Emergencies...And Other Misunderstandings: A Comix Showcase of Neurodivergent Perspectives. Also, we find ALL of the rabbit holes. Nerd Emergencies...And Other Misunderstandings: A Comix Showcase of Neurodivergent Perspectives is now fundraising via Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/partlyrobot/nerd-emergencies

Episode 240 - June 14, 2026 Persepolis News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Persepolis 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick  

Larry Stahl returns to 22 Panels to discuss the debut of Midwest Man of Action (in Exciting Comics #62) and more!

Liam Sharp returns to 22 Panels to discuss StarHenge Book Two: A Kiss For Atticus and more!

Psychocomicology are busy presenting at Indiana Comic Con, so the Heavy Metal Book Club invades JRHS. Matt, Belle, Tad, Peter, and Dillon Gilbertson discuss Liam Sharp's masterpiece StarHenge.

Henry Barajas makes his debut appearance on 22 Panels to discuss ¡Huelga! The Stories of Dolores Huerta & Sal Castro, a collection of two books he wrote for the NYC Public Education Civics for All Comics Group, coming soon from Good Trouble Productions. Also discussed are his recent book Death to Pachuco from Image Comics, La Voz De M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo, his work on the Gil Thorp comic strip and more!

Emily Mehr & Ryan Carey return to 22 Panels to discuss the 2026 edition of the Insert Name Comics & Zine Festival - Sunday, August 30th , Noon-6pm, Odd Mart, 2520 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis - and more! Support Insert Name: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/insertnameminifest/2026-insert-name-comics-and-zines-festival

Episode 239 - June 7, 2026 Ronin News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Ronin 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick  

C. Spike Trotman returns to 22 Panels to discuss the new Iron Circus Kickstarter and more! Back The Goblin Throne by Mel Gillman: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ironspike/the-goblin-throne?ref=anoxi9

Tad is joined by Andrew Coltrin (Partly Robot Industries) to discuss comics, neurodiversity, and Andrew's upcoming Kickstarter - Nerd Emergencies!... and Other Misunderstandings: A Comix Showcase of Neurodivergent Perspectives. Sign up on Kickstarter to be notified upon launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/partlyrobot/nerd-emergencies

Tad and The Brothers Anderson (no relation) discuss 5 more episodes of the Static Shock animated television show.

Tad, Dan, Sean Harklerode, and Mark Pracht discuss the middle two volumes of Stephan Franck's Palomino.

Julio Anta returns to 22 Panels to discuss his middle grade Hillside Valley graphic novels and his upcoming book from Dark Horse - The Beast of Boriken.

Marisol, Matt, Tad, Belle, and Psychocomicology's Lee Woods discuss the eleventh volume of Fiona Staples & Brian K. Vaughan's Saga.

Tad is joined by Fantagraphics Executive Director of Communications & Marketing Tucker Stone to discuss great comics and more!

Episode 238 - May 31, 2026 Hello Sunshine News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Hello Sunshine 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick

Daimon Hampton returns to 22 Panels to discuss Stellar Remnant, Jon Kent: This Internship Is My Kryptonite, and more! Stellar Remnant is currently funding on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daimondrewthis/stellar-remnant-2

Matt Bors returns to 22 Panels with collaborator Glenn Fleishman to discuss That One Matt Bors Comic and more! That One Matt Bors Comic is funding now on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/glennf/that-one-matt-bors-comic

Tad is joined by cartoonist Benjamin Marra to discuss What We Mean By Yesterday - the first two volumes of which are available now from Fantagraphics - and more!

Ronald Wimberly returns to 22 Panels to discuss LAAB ZERO RMX, Wild Signal, and more! LAAB ZERO RMX is funding now on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wildsignal/laab-zero-rmx  

Episode 237 - May 24, 2026 Copra Round Eight News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Copra Round Eight 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick  

Tad is joined by SuperFan Promotions' David Hyde.

Tad is joined by musician/cartoonist Nick Thorburn to discuss his upcoming book Pear Shaped from Fantagraphics and more!

Tad is joined by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs to discuss her books Kill Train, Mary Shelley Monster Hunter, Jill & the Killers and much more!

Stephen Fox joins tad to discuss his graphic novel Scar Tissue - Bargains launching soon on Kickstarter. Get notified: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foxstorytelling/scar-tissue-bargains?ref=profile_created&category_id=252

Episode 236 - May 17, 2026 Copra Round Seven News of Note New To Order Final Order Cutoff Crowdfunding/Humble Bundle 3 Amazing New Books/Walk with Phil One Piece/Phil’s Manga Journey Great Responsibility - Copra Round Seven 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular/Phil’s All-New Giant-Size Trade Waiter/Graphic Novel Pick  

Tad is joined by documentarian Jason Cohn to discuss his upcoming film TEZUKA! God of Manga and more! Be notified about the project (and contribute once it goes live) via Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tezuka/tezuka-god-of-manga?ref=2sczsq