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BAM POW Comic Hour
by Andrew Galauner and Chris Ramos
This is a comic book podcast where we review comic stories featured in the hardcover format, as well as other interesting and iconic stories from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies that we would like to share with our audience.
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Superman Spiderman Crossovers
Superman and Spiderman on the same page? That right True Believers! Nearly 20 years in the making, Marvel and DC returned with a new series of crossover comics with top creator talent including Marid Waid, Jorge Jimenez, Brad Meltzer, Pepe Larraz and serval others from the big 2's comic book...
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Kingdom Come By Mark Waid and Alex Ross
In celebration of the new movie release of Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow we are returning to the DC Universe as we review Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. On the eve its 30th Anniversary, Kingdom Come asks many questions around theme of what it heroism and what does it mean to each of us.…
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Daredevil by Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith, , creator of Clerks, Dogma, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob, Comic Book Men and so much more once upon a time in 1998 was given the opportunity to write Daredevil for Marvel Comics. This was a huge undertaking as many Hollywood writers and directors had a passion for…
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Astonishing X-Men
Do you love the X: Men movies, cartoons or characters, but not sure where to start reading? The Astonishing X:Men comic book run from 2004 to 2008 is one of the most highly acclaimed jumping on points for new readers to open and fall in love with. The team roster during this time features fan...
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Superman Warworld Saga Omnibus by Philip Kennedy Johnson
Superman by Philip Kennedy Johnson brings Superman to free the people of Warworld, but what happens when not everything goes to plan. When Superman is depowered, in enemy territory with his allies scattered and captured. Kal-El aka Clark Kent, must preserve through many obstacles while relying on...
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From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
In 1989 after notable releases of Watchmen, The Killing Joke, and wrapping up V for Vendetta , one of the great comic book writers of all time Alan Moore sets to tell another gripping tale based on the Whitechapel murderers during the 1800s around the question: Who is Jack the Ripper? With...
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Blind Read Reviews
Welcome back true believers! Bam Pow Comic Hour Podcast is back in the studio, with a new episode twist. Its Blind Read Reviews time! Each co-host read a graphic novel or book or series they had not read before and did not reveal what book or content they were reviewing for the show. The surprise...
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Fantastic Four: Behold Galactus
Blockbuster summer of 2025 happened! Fantastic Four and Superman returned to the theater! It was amazing to see these both of these iconic comic book characters back on the big screen. During this podcast we wanted to reflect on our thoughts about the new Fantastic Four movie and talk about the...
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Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing
The Incredible Hulk like you've never read before. Highly acclaimed comics writer Al Ewing and artist Joe Bennett wipe the slate clean while building on the legacy of the jade giant. Ewing creates the concept of The Green Door and introduces the question: Is the Hulk immortal, how does it work…
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Bam Pow Comic Hour Podcast Trailer
What is Bam Pow Comic Hour Podcast: This is a comic book podcast where we review comic books, graphic novels and collected editions from a variety publishers from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies to share our thoughts on our favorite stories as well as other innovative titles.…
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Y: The Last Man with Special Guest Host Taylor May
In a alternative world based in 2002, a massive changed pandemic occurred. Every male, or mammal with a Y chromosome everyone on the planet Earth is unexpectedly erased, making up half of the Earth's population. All saved for one man, Yorrick Brown and his pet monkey Ampersand. In a world ruled…
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Chew
Chew is a comic book series created by John Layman with art by Rob Guillory published by Image Comics. This series revolves around the stories about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agent, Tony Chu, who solves crimes by receiving psychic impressions from whatever he consumes as food...
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Grim
Published by Boom Studios, Grim is a original series created by writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Flaviano with colorist Rico Renzi, imagining the world of the afterlife run by various "Grim Reapers" of all backgrounds featuring the main character Jessica Harrow. She is a young Grim Reaper who...
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Captain America: Sam Wilson
In celebration of Captain America: Brave New World debuting this weekend, we discuss the passing of the torch from classic Captain America, Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson aka The Falcon. This was a significant modern impact on Captain America's continuity as a character and symbol Marvel Comics. Join...
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The Dark Tower By Stephen King Graphic Novel Collection
In the immortal words of legendary author Stephen King " The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed. The desert was the apotheosis of all deserts, huge, standing to the sky for what looked like eternity in all directions." The Dark Tower novel series written by Stephen...
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Comic Book Writer Spotlight: Chip Zdarsky
If your new to reading comics or a seasoned reader looking for which writers, creators or artists to start or focus on it can be a bit overwhelming. During this episode we dive into the career of one of the comic book industry's current leading writers, Chip Zdarsky and discuss his career and…
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The Walking Dead
It's our 70th episode and what better way to celebrate than with our spooky season read. This year we took a pop culture retro dive into the highly acclaimed The Walking Dead Series created by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore published by Image Comics in October of 2003. We review the first…
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Usagi Yojimbo
40 years and over 165 issues, Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comic book series continues its ongoing adventures. The tales of this anthropomorphic rabbit Ronin center around seeking to helping others, redeeming the honor of fellow travelers and bringing justice worthy to those around him. Being…
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Superior Spider-Man Omnibus
One of highly acclaimed Spider-Man runs of last decade, Superior Spider-Man went into a complete new direction that had impact life on everyone's favorite web-slinger. Writer Dan Slott asked the question, "What make Spider-Man the hero we know today? Why Peter Parker? Can anyone be Spider-Man?"…
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Justice - DC Comics Absolute Edition
Everyone has a different perspective when it comes to seeking out justice. The heroes and villains' from DC Comics are no exception from it. When a nightmare of an apocalyptical vision occurs to members of the Legion of Doom its up to them to save humanity from the Justice League? Or is there…
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Deadpool Classic: The Story Begins
In celebration of the Deadpool returning to the big screen its time to take a closer look at Deadpool's comic book origins. During this podcast we review and discuss the Deadpool Classic Trade Paperback vol 1. This covers his first appearance in New Mutants #98 in 1991 created by Fabian Nicieza…
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Contract with God by Will Eisner
This podcast episode reviews the first graphic novel A Contract with God by Will Eisner, known as the godfather of the graphic novel. The story is about a religious man gives up his faith after the passing of his young adopted daughter and how he struggles with acceptance and perceptive. This is...
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Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons
When it comes to origins in comics it can be difficult to break new ground. However, Kelly Sue DeConnick found a way to bring a new vision to life for the world of Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman Historia explains how the Amazons were created, how Hippolyta: Diana's mother rose to power and the…
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The Incal
During the 1980s the comic book industry came out with some of the greatest stories that we still hold in high regard today. This includes Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil Born Again, Maus, and so many other innovative comics that changed the mindset of what kind of tales graphic…
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X-MEN XXL by Jim Lee and Chris Claremont
In 1991 Marvel relaunched the X-Men #1 title book with exciting collaboration of writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee to become the world's best selling comic book of all time. The time at Marvel during Jim Lee's beginnings brought about a new era of art style that sets a new dynamic for the...
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Fables by Bill Willingham
Fables are defined as a short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters. However, if we deepen the mythology behind these iconic characters such as The Big Bad Wolf, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & The Bean Stalk to give them human characteristics to...
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They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
The story of the great George Takei goes beyond his career of Star Trek, into his early beginnings growing up in America during the 1940s. They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven R. Scott with art by Harmony Becker tells the real life experiences Takei lived through during...
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Superman: Space Age
BAM POW COMIC HOUR PODCAST RETURNS TO THE STUDIO! Hello True Believers, were back from our extended break returning to the universe to bring you exciting new comic book collected edition and graphic novel conversations. Superman Space Age written by Mark Russell and art Michael Allred with colors...
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Miracleman
For mature readers. Michael Moran speaks the magic works Kimota! and turns into the most powerful superhero the world has ever known, Miracleman. Where did he come from and what are his intentions? After a 18 year hiatus from a world altering a event Miracleman returns to save the day once again,...
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Gotham Central
Is there a Gotham City without Batman? Gotham Central written in collaboration by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker gives us a unique perspective from the detectives of G.C.P.D Major Crimes Unit. This anthology of cohesively written stories establishes the detectives that are hitting the streets, and...
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Gideon Falls with Featuring Guest Host Blaize Butler
Where to start reading comics is a question that is always being asked by new readers and throughout the comic book community. It is a difficult question to ask, but one of our highest recommendations we can rely on is the works of the writer Jeff Lemire. Especially if you are looking to explore...
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Guardians of the Galaxy by Abnett and Lanning
In celebration of Guardians of the Galaxy 3, we wanted to share our review one of the comic book runs featuring the comic adventuring team that the movie trilogy is based on. Writers Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett were instrumental in reigniting Marvel's Cosmic Universe with Annihilation and...
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Saga by Brian K. Vaughan
Saga is the story of parenthood as told in the most dramatic, space soap opera, action packed blockbuster, science fiction tale ever told. Written from acclaimed writer Brian K. Vaughan and co-created with illustrations by Fiona Staples, this creative team crafts a world around a young family of...
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Animal Man By Grant Morrison
Grant Morrison takes on one of the most forgotten heroes of the 1960s and reinvents him in only in the way Morrison can. Buddy Baker, has the power to imitate any animal's ability that he can sense around him. This leads to him joining the fight for animal rights, while still taking up the duties...
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The JPAC Kids Present: Adventures of a Comic Book Artist (Shout-Out!)
Stanley wants nothing more than to become a comic book artist and create heroes and villains for the comic books he loves so much. After a crazy turn of events, Stanley’s heroes come alive! And so does the dreaded super-villain Doctor Shock Clock. It is up to Stanley to save the day with his own...
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Young Avengers
When the Avengers are gone, the mutant population gets depowered, and marvel universe is in disarray, who will take up the mantle to defend the earth? Writer Allen Heinberg along with artist Jim Cheung established the Young Avengers who are not sidekicks, but instead their own independent…
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Michael Moorcock's ELRIC
Before Dune, Dungeons, and Dragons along with many other fantasy series, Michael Michael created his own groundbreaking story Elric of Melniboné novel saga. Moorcock created Elric as an evil conquering, sword wielding, necromancer that looks to become an antihero, to redeem himself and learning...
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Blacksad
John Blacksad is a cat on the prowl in many ways you suspect, and some you may not be aware of. Blacksad is written by Juan Díaz Canales and illustrated by Juanjo Guarnido. The first three stories of this amazing French comics series were translated and published by Dark Horse Comics in 2010. The...
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Parker By Richard Stark Adapted by Darwyn Cooke
Parker by Richard Stark is an adaptation graphic novel series written and illustrated by the legendary Darwyn Cooke. There is an honor among thieves and the winners are the best players of the game or getting away with the crime. Based on the novels written by Richard Stark, aka Donald Westlake,...
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Blankets by Craig Thompson
Blankets by written and illustrated by Craig Thompson is an autobiographical story that recounts Craig's memories of growing up in Wisconsin from his childhood beginnings to adulthood. As he is explaining his journey, he goes into detail about his experiences living with his younger brother Phil...
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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King
Supergirl, Kara Zor-El, leaps off the page in a new cosmic journey written by the Eisner Award wining writer Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely. This creative team helped explain the heroic nature of this beloved character, but also developed how character still relatable and relevant…
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Hellboy
To accept fate or follow your own path is what weighs heavily on the mind of epic figure created by Mike Mignola: Hellboy. A young devil summoned from hell when was saved during World War 2. Hellboy was raised in a wholesome environment, trained by the Bureau for Paranormal Research and...
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Fantastic Four: Full Circle
One of the greatest comic book artists of our time returns with a reinvigorated new art style and brand new story about Marvel's Comics first family: The Fantastic Four. Alex Ross is known for his many comic book covers, fine art pieces, as well as illustrating such stories as Marvels, Kingdom...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Featuring Guest Host: Joshua James
In the far future when the forces of evil take over the world, the last ronin remains standing to avenge his family and seek justice. This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle story written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Tom Waltz has been a long time coming. However, Eastman and Waltz finally found…
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Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus Vol 1
Spider-Man remains to be one of the timeless characters that remains a pop culture icon. However, every character needs a revitalization to be relatable to readers and the world around him, especially a character at that time was around for 40 years. The Ultimate Marvel Universe was introduced as…
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The Death of Superman Omnibus
One of the most infamous comic book superhero deaths in pop culture history occurred 30 years ago in Superman #75 The Death of Superman Story Arc in 1992. The Man of Steel finally meets his match against the brutal villain Doomsday. This storyline changed the modern landscape of comics by...
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She Hulk by Byrne
With the upcoming live action Disney+ show we would like to answer the question: Who is She-Hulk? Jennifer Walters, cousin of the the renowned scientist Bruce Banner, receives a blood transfusion from the Hulk which turns which turns her into a larger than life super hero. However, under the...
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Decorum by Hickman and Huddleston
Journey with us as we review an original, creator owned graphic novel: Decorum by Jonathan Hickman and Mike Huddleston published by Image Comics. Known for writing galaxy spanning stories in the world of Marvel with Secret Warriors, Fantastic Four, Avengers and the X-Men Hickman takes on a new...
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Thor by Jason Aaron
Behold true believers! We explore the epic quest of Thor by Jason Aaron. We examine the larger than life journey of Thor Odinson and tale of Jane Foster as they fight foes such as the villainous Gorr, the God Butcher, along with the impending doom of War of the Realms. With the hype surrounding…
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Archie Comics Featuring Guest Host: Ruben Najera
Join us for an amazing conversation with Ruben Narjera, a writer for the new Archie Comics Issue: The Best Archie Comic Ever. We talk about this blockbuster of a comic while reflecting on the legacy of Archie Comics in pop culture. Also, we discuss Ruben's journey as a writer growing up in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a comic book podcast where we review comic stories featured in the hardcover format, as well as other interesting and iconic stories from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies that we would like to share with our audience.
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Andrew Galauner and Chris Ramos
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This is a comic book podcast where we review comic stories featured in the hardcover format, as well as other interesting and iconic stories from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies that we would like to share with our audience.
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