Episodes
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Episode 52 - Preacher Vol.3: Proud Americans
Hold onto your halo, because things are about to get heavenly chaotic on The Comic Canon Revival! Wendell, Jered, and the special co-host extraordinaire James West are diving headfirst into the unhinged world of Garth Ennis' "Preacher Vol. 3." In this episode, our trio of hosts takes on the...
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Episode 51: Thanos Quest & Infinity Gauntlet
Get ready for an epic showdown on The Comic Canon Revival as Jered, Wendell, and Chris tackle one of Marvel's most iconic story arcs — "Infinity Gauntlet"! In this episode, our dynamic trio dives deep into the cosmic chaos woven by Jim Starlin and George Perez. As they explore the pages of this...
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Episode 50: Locke & Key Vol. 1 & 2
It's the Comic Canon Revival's 50th episode! And fortuitously it happens to coincide with the spooky season. For our Halloween installment we chose something that captures both the horror and the whimsy of the holiday: Locke & Key. And we asked back Robyn Reynolds to break down this spooky...
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Episode 49: Cerebus - High Society
Get ready for an extra-special 49th episode of The Comic Canon Revival! Jered, Wendell, and Chris are joined by the one and only Jorg Hohman, the comic connoisseur behind Columbia's legendary comic book shop, Heroes and Dragons. Together, they're about to embark on a whirlwind journey through the...
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Episode 48: Wonder Woman - The Hiketeia
Get ready for a mythic episode of The Comic Canon Revival that's so good, it's like it was woven by the Fates themselves! This time, it's not just Jered and Wendell holding down the fort. They've brought in the legendary JT to dissect Wonder Woman: The Hikateia by Greg Rucka. It's a comic book so...
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Episode 47: Judge Dredd - Block Mania & the Apocalypse War
Things get seriously satirical as we dive into the post apocalyptic law enforcement hellscape adventure that is... Judge Dredd: Block Mania & the Apocalypse War. First time guest and seasoned book monger Chris Blaker stops by to assist us in breaking down this ultra violent comic book antihero…
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Episode 46: Berzerk
Hold onto your swords and prepare for some manga madness on The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are stepping out of their comfort zones and inviting their friend Angelo to tackle Berzerk Vol. 1 by Kentaro Miura. Jered might be a little lost in this new manga world, but fear not! Wendell…
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Episode 45: Preacher 13 - 26
On this episode we continue our reading series of Preacher, the (very) graphic novel magnum opus created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. The story really begins to cook as Jesse Custer, Tulip, and Cassidy continue their journey to bring God to justice, and things finally come to a head as the...
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Episode 44: Deadpool Dark Reign
Holy Chimichangas! Two episodes back to back! Get ready for a hilarious throw-down on The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are dishing out the laughs as they dissect Deadpool: Dark Reign by Daniel Way. It's Deadpool vs. Bullseye in a battle of wits, weapons, and wise-cracks. Expect…
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Episode 43: Immortal Hulk #1-5
CCR SMASH!!! On this episode we look at Immortal Hulk! Al Ewing's Eisner nominated mega hit is one of the most recent comics the we've ever put under our figurative microscope, but it's already cemented its legacy as one of the most important Hulk tales in an already storied history. Immortal…
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Episode 42: Preacher 1-12
Hold onto your cowboy hats, because things are about to get wild on the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are joined by special guest host James West as they dive headfirst into the dark and twisted world of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's Preacher. In this episode, they...
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Episode 41: the New Teen Titans - the Judas Contract
On this episode JT returns to talk about one of the most (if not THE most) influential Teen Titans stories to ever hit the shelves: the New Teen Titans: the Judas Contract. It's a divided house as the CCR crew debates the relative merits of Marv Wolfman & George Perez's watershed Teen Titans tale...
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Episode 40: Avengers - "Heroes Reborn"
Get ready to geek out with Jered and Wendell as they take on the epic Marvel universe in the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! This week, they're tackling Avengers: Heroes Reborn by George Perez and Kurt Busiek - and it's superhero madness! From the wacky alternate universe to the...
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Episode 39: Silver Surfer Volume 1 - New Dawn
Get ready to embark on an intergalactic adventure with Jered and Wendell on the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! This week, the cohosts are taking a deep dive into the first six issues of Mike Allred and Dan Slott's Silver Surfer, and they've got plenty to say about this beloved comic...
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Episode 38: MADMAN Volume 1
GEE GOLLY GINCHY! Jered and Wendell are back this week to gush over Michael Allred's MADMAN Volume 1. The boys are tweaking the format this week by having a more broad discussion on Allred's work and the genius protagonist that is Frank Einstein. So pull up a bongo with our hosts and get your…
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Episode 37: All-New Ghostrider "Engines of Vengeance"
Welcome to a brand new Season of The Comic Canon Revival! the podcast where we explore the best of the best in comic book storytelling! Today, our hosts Jered and Wendell are diving headfirst into the wild and electrifying world of Marvel's All-New Ghost Rider, with a deep-dive into the...
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Episode 36: Fantastic Four - Unthinkable
It's a new year and a new season with the Comic Canon Revival! And what better way than with a comic book family franchise that ushered Marvel into the silver age, the Fantastic Four. On this episode we take a microscopic look at Fantastic Four: Unthinkable, an FF story penned by legendary comic...
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Episode 35: Hellboy - Wake the Devil
On this episode we're joined by friend of the show Wes to discuss "Wake the Devil," a Hellboy story that exemplifies what makes the work of Mike Mignola so damn good. "Wake the Devil" is a clash of mythologies and folk lore that's equal parts horror, comedy, noir, and super hero action adventure,...
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Episode 34: Pride of Baghdad
This episode gets political as friend of the pod, Steven, drops by to talk about the soul shattering graphic novel and political allegory about the invasion of Iraq, Pride of Baghdad. Written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Niko Henrichon, Pride of Baghdad's power is no less diminished today, and...
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Episode 33: Black Hole
On this episode the hilarious comic and all around wonderful person Amber Bixby sits down to talk about Black Hole by Charles Burns, one of the most devastatingly heartbreaking comic book stories of the modern era. Using the conceit of a horrifying new STD that creates grotesque and even...
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Episode 32: Daredevil by Mark Waid
On this episode we take a look a Daredevil run that reinvigorated the character distilling the man without fear down to his essence. But instead of a dark and gritty noir, Mark Waid's Daredevil is a brightly colored and enthusiastic swashbuckling superhero adventure. It's a breath of fresh air we...
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Episode 31: 30 Days of Night.
On this episode Robyn Reynolds of Knife Club returns to the Comic Canon Revival to help us break down the terrifying piece of vampire pulp that is 30 Days of Night… both the comics and its film adaptation. Created by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith and later adapted by director David Slade, 30…
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Episode 30: Blackest Night
Continuing October's Comic Crypt, the CCR crew gets dark as we discuss Geoff John's and Ivan Reis's contemporary superhero / horror crossover classic, Blackest Night! This DC event offers equal parts thrills and chills, is executed with cinematic flair, and thematically explores death and its...
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Episode 29: The Empty Man
This week we continuing the Comic Canon Revival Comic Crypt, as America's sweet heart, James West of the Knife Club podcast, visits the CCR to have a riveting conversation about the Empty Man... both the comic book AND the movie. Forget everything you think you know about this unsung gem, and if...
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Episode 28: Maniac of New York: The Bronx is Burning
"On this week's episode first we have a little general discussion about the slasher subgenre of horror. And, to kick off our month long Comic Canon Revival Comic Crypt Halloween celebration, we're doing a follow up to one of our earlier episodes: we look at Maniac of New York - the Bronx is...
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Episode 27: Superman for all Seasons
As we shift into the cozy Autumnal chapter of the year, the boys, along with special guest-host Michael Good, read Jered's pick of the week, Superman for all Season by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sales. If you long for the days of the Golden Age quaintness and simplicity, then Superman for all Seasons is…
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Episode 26: BONE Issues 1-12
WELCOME TO THE BONE ZONE! No lie, this one is a helluva thing! This week, Jered and Wendell have their ride or die, Trey Rowell, back on the show to talk about issues 1-12 of Jeff Smith's iconic story, BONE. So it's time to bone up on how to say Boneville, all of the influences that lend…
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Episode 25: Secret Wars Issues 7-12
WELCOME BACK to Part Two of Secret Wars on the Comic Canon Revival! Jered JT and Wendell had a blast wrapping up this epic saga on Battleworld! Pull up a little piece of Denver as they recount the final six issues of this crazy cash grab of a story. Things get a little less horny on the back end…
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Episode 24: Secret Wars Issues 1-6
This weeks episode of The Comic Canon Revival comes to you straight from BEYOND THE VEIL! Jered, JT and Wendell sat down to discuss the first half of Marvel's Secret Wars (don't worry, they are doing the second half next week!) As all of you comic fans know, though this story was born out of...
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Episode 23: New 52 Aquaman
The seaweed is always greener under the sea, which is where this week's episode of CCR was recorded because this week the boys read New 52 Aquaman! Special guest host, and Austin standup staple, Andrew Wagner, joined the boys to do a deep dive on the most popular title of the New 52. So take a…
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Episode 22: Watchmen
Coming in a little early this week our rag tag group of misfits really takes some time digesting Alan Moore's masterpiece, Watchmen! That's right! Back to Back Alan Moore Episodes for all you mountain wizards out there. It will not surprise anyone that the guys keep getting sidetracked by kissing...
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Episode 21: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book 1
This might be our best one yet kiddies, the boys had a very special guest host, Austin Comedian, Mac Blake on to chat about Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. Listen in as we talk about how much of a grump Alan Moore has turned into, fawn over the psychedelic body horror artwork, and wonder who the...
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Episode 20: Marvels
Holy crow this is a ding dang doozy of an episode ladies and gents, come sit and listen to Jered and Wendell objectively acknowledge Alex Ross' breakout work as they disuss Marvels! Nod your heads along as they dissect Alex's other works, discuss the anti-gump that is Phil Sheldon, and wonder…
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Episode 19: The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes
On this episode friend of the show Matthew stops by to discuss the hilariously heartwarming, stand alone comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. We ruminate on just what it is that makes the work of the enigmatic Bill Watterson so unmistakably special, and gush shamelessly about a literary work that 's…
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Episode 18: Superior Spider-man 1-5
Excelsior my children! This is one of those episodes you gotta hear to believe! Come listen to the Jered, Wendell, and second time co-host, Trey Rowell, really dig into why Doctor Octopus may or may not be a SUPERIOR Spider-man. Auditorily receive their antecdotes as they process the transition...
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Episode 17: Midnighter and Apollo
Happy Pride Month to one and all as the crew sit down and really savor Steve Orlando's 2017 Midnighter and Apollo! JT chose this one and you can bet fans of the Authority or the Wildstorm Universe will get a real kick out of our adoration for comics where people go to hell for some reason!
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Episode 16: Punisher MAX - Mother Russia
Get ready for a doozy of an episode this week! This week Jered and Wendell have on special guests from the outstanding podcast, Knife Club, Robyn Reynolds and James West! For this episode, James chose Punisher MAX: Mother Russia to chew on and BOY is there some good chewin' provided! Listen to...
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Episode 15: Transmetropolitan Issues 1-9
Ho boy, on this week's episode our resident group of professional men come together to talk about Warren Ellis' Transmetropolitan! Jered and Wendell, along with special guest Trey Rowell talk about and break down Wendell's choice of the week, acknowledging the obvious pastiche of Hunter S…
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Episode 14: Maniac of New York
Things get gory on this week's episode as the Comic Canon Revival crew discuss the new horror comic classic, Maniac of New York Vol 1. the Death Train. It's slasher satire at its best... and maybe at its first. You don't wanna miss it.
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Episode 13: Static!
This week's episode of the Revival is absolutely electric with a very special guest host, Tyler Groce, standup and host of the hit podcast, Tyler is Groce, who joins the boys to discuss Milestone's Static Shock! Stop resisting the obvious spark between us and come learn a little more about…
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Episode 12: House of M
Hold on to your reality, because this week the boys are chatting about House of M with the very funny Adam Mitrani guest hosting! Marvel at their words as they discuss the influence this had on Wandavision, a surprising lack of M in the story, and other fun things this week!
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Episode 11: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment
By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth! The guys are reading one hell of a team-up comic this week! Lend them an ear as they talk about young Mike Mignola's artwork, Victor Von Doom's normal looking face, and how to outsmart Mephisto!
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Episode 10: CCR Expert Episode - Moon Knight: Blood Brothers
Get ready for a VERY special episode as Jered, Mehone, and Wendell are graced by a bona fide Moon Knight Expert, Rey from the Into the Knight podcast! Rey's choice of reading this week was Marc Spector Moon Knight, Blood Brothers, so join them as the boys learn about Marc Spector's working...
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Episode 9 - Thor: God of Thunder - God Butcher
BY ODIN'S RAVEN, the boys have finally gotten around to reading The God Butcher! Come sit by the fire and imbibe of mead as they regale you of this masterful tale! Spanning across the entire universe and throughout time itself, our humble podcasters break down their favorite moments in a pivotal...
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Episode 8: Irredeemable Issues 1-6
Did I hear you say that you love Dystopian Superman Analogues? What a small world, the gang just so happens to be discussing Irredeemable this week! Listen along as we fawn over the masterful writing of Mark Waid taking the concept of an evil Superman way farther than anyone needed him to.
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Episode 7: Martian Manhunter: Son of Mars
Hot diggity dog the guys got together to discuss John Ostrander's 1998 Martian Manhunter run! Buckle up while they figure out how Martians use apostrophes, handle mind laws, and how they dress themselves with sentient weeds.
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Episode 6: Icon A Hero's Welcome
This week the crew comes together to talk about Milestone Comics' Icon! Join along as they discuss Dwayne Mcduffie, the Dakotaverse, and the compelling viewpoint of a 200 year old black republican in 1993.
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Episode 5: Sandman Preludes and Nocturnes
Oh boy, the crew gets together this week to talk about one of the most influential comics ever printed, Sandman! Pull up a pillow and listen to the boys talk about a modern fairytale masterpiece written by none other than Neil Gaiman.
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Episode 4: Flashpoint
This week these knuckleheads break down DC's Flashpoint! Lend them an ear while they talk about the event that inevitably creates the New 52 universe, simp over the extra grimdark bat-daddy, and quibble over a myriad of Flash facts along the way!
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Episode 3: The Exiles
This week the boys discuss JT's pick, the Exiles. They break down the story of this rag-tag, time traveling group of misfit mutants who Quantum Leap across time and space like that show Sliders. Some of them love it, some don't, so tune in to find out who is right and who is wrong.