PODCAST · arts
I Read Comic Books
by Mike Rapin
A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.
Episodes
-
I’m Really Angry About Comic Books
Mike, Paul, and Kait get together to discuss works like Ryan North’s Fantastic Four run and 2000AD’s massive upcoming anniversary issue. We also hear about Mike’s trip to the Jersey Shore and Paul’s new apartment. Check out Friend of the Show(™) Kyle Starks' new Kickstarter: Louise Sprouse Stole…
more -
Too Many Things To Hit With A Magical Warhammer
Zach helms the episode this week with René and Paul on the panel to discuss comics about the felling of giants--physical or metaphorical. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:51 - Fullmetal Alchemist / D. Gray-Man / Berserk 00:09:43 - Dark Night: A True Batman Story 00:17:21 -...
-
Character Development and Eviscerations Go Hand In Hand
Paul, Brian, and Nick gaze into the cosmic horror that is... comic books. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:03 - Event Horizon: Dark Descent 00:08:47 - Destination Kill #1-4 00:21:21 - Orion 00:32:05 - Code of Honor and Other Stories 00:39:50 - Star Trek: Redshirts Vol. 1...
-
The Coney Dog Debacle
On this Goodreads Theme episode, Kara and Nick go back home again to talk about comics set near their home towns. From the X-Mansion in Westchester, NY to a gritty supernatural mystery in Detroit, they explore how these comics explore the cultural, and even culinary, aspects of the locations.…
more -
Scolding Kids Over The Phone (ft. Adam Tierney)
Mike, Zach, and Kait are joined by guest Adam Tierney to talk about the comics they’ve read, Adam's history in with comics, and his most recent comic OGN, 13 Demons Dead. Follow Adam Online: https://www.instagram.com/adamwritestuff https://wayforward.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in...
-
Everywhere Bagel (ft. Matt Burbridge)
Mike and Brian host Matt Burbridge to talk comics, Matt's successful attempts at creating his own local comics community, and Matt's latest Kickstarter: Futility! BACK FUTILITY TODAY! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cambriancomics/futility Follow Matt online: Obstruction -...
-
Do Not Smell Me. You Will Not Be Pleased.
We are back from our summer break which means Mike, Kait, and Zach are talking comics, why Zach and Mike aren’t reading Marvel and their love of DC’s Absolute universe, supporting your local book stores, and Mike’s qualms with celebrities writing comics. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in...
-
The Homie Batman
In this week’s episode, Danny, Paul, and Paloma gather together for our Goodreads Theme of the month: black and white comics. Prepare to hear what it’s like to have the World Cup in your backyard, why Paul reads every wrestling comic, and how not even THE APOCALYPSE can halt an Amish…
more -
They Were Coworkers
Zach, Paloma, and Kait talk about josei manga, April’s Theme of the Month for the 2026 IRCB Reading Challenge. They discuss what makes josei different than shojo manga, share some great recommendations, and gush over Princess Jellyfish. This episode originally aired on Patreon in April 2026....
-
If You Start Driving Now, You Can Kick His Ass Tomorrow
Mike, Nick, and Brian each discuss a comic from the 2026 Eisner nominees for the IRCB Reading Challenge, Nick’s Apple TV+ subscription, and what influence the Eisners has on their reading habits. Check out the 2026 IRCB Reading Challenge: Goodreads:...
-
Hard. Killing People Hard. (ft. Zack Kaplan)
Mike and Danny are joined by Zack Kaplan to talk comics they've been reading, Zack's bravery(?), color use in comics, Mike's obsession with conspiracy comics, and more (including some of Zack's upcoming comics!) Follow Zack online: https://www.instagram.com/zackkaps/...
-
Put A Kaiju In It (ft. Julio Anta)
Mike and Nick welcome author Julio Anta to the show to talk about his upcoming series Beast of Borikén as well as what they’ve been reading lately. Topics discussed include the chupacabra, kaiju promotional material, Blink 182, and much, much more. Buy Beast of Borikén #1 on JULY 1ST at your…
more -
We Gotta Power Him Down (ft. Henry Barajas & Rachel Merrill)
Mike and Paul are joined by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill to talk comics--old manga, Judge Dredd, and web comic/animator cool guy Alex Krokus--but more importantly: Henry and Rachel's latest comic Death To Pachuco from Image Comics! Find Death To Pachuco at your local comic shop (...
-
Somehow, Snow White Returned…
This year, Fantagraphics celebrates 50 years of publishing and Mike, Kara, and Brian dig comics from the publisher as part of May's Reading Challenge Theme of the Month! Join the IRCB Reading Challenge on Goodreads or on Storygraph:...
-
Comics Crank My Mother Effing Hog
Mike, Kait, and Zach discuss comics they’ve read recently. The books include over-the-top ‘80s absurdity (Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre), a video game adaptation (Zelda Twilight Princess), and the worst guy you know (End of Life). They also reveal what awaits them at the top of their...
-
Latter-Day X-Men Fans (ft. Gabe Cheng)
Mike and Brian are joined by long time friend of the show, Gabe Cheng, to talk about Gabe's latest Kickstarter - This Seems Normal #2! Gabe experiences Assorted Crisis Events, Mike brings up a comic you probably can't buy, and everyone loves Absolute Wonder Woman! Support THIS SEEMS NORMAL on...
-
Rude Teen-Implied Names
This week: Paul, Kara, and Paloma! Where else could you go to hear all about anthropomorphic dairy products, forgotten 90s Elseworlds Batman books, fairy-like hippopotamuses going on adventures, and Swamp Thing being present for the Crucifixion? Literally nowhere else but I Read Comic Books!...
-
Maybe The Best In The Business (ft. Matt Rosenberg)
Matt Rosenberg joins Mike and Danny to discuss Batwoman, Daredevil, The Smell of Starving Boys, and other comic books. They share some of their favorite artists and talk about the giant Abe Lincoln in Matt’s robot comic, If Destruction Be Our Lot. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics...
-
Everyone Likes Wresting and Everyone Likes Heists (ft. Kyle Starks)
Danny, Zach, and Paul are joined by Kyle Starks! They discuss Kyle’s comic Wrestle Heist, storytelling in real-world wrestling, and their favorite wrestling events. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:17 Kyle's recent projects 08:00 Wrestle Heist 22:50 other wrestling comics 25:50 wrestling theater and...
-
He’s Dead, But That Hasn’t Stopped Him Before
Paul, Danny, and Kate discuss Superman, Batman, Star Wars, and a man-made spooky lake disaster. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:00:56 - The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur 00:14:25 - Star Wars: Legacy of Vader Vol. 2 00:21:47 - Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum 00:29:51 - Mixed...
-
Difficult Conversations at the Starbucks
Kait, Nick, and Danny ride the waves of emotions as they talk photographers in war torn countries, godlike superheroes, peppy pirate shonen manga, and a book about a space trucker by Post Malone! Plus so much more! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:00:46 - Death of the Silver...
-
Starscream is a Magical Girl
Kara, Kate, and Brian discuss magical girls and "trash boys" in comic books, from classic characters to recent releases. They consider if horses are accessories and if the 90's are a trash boy. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:41:28 - Wrap Producer: Kait Lamphere & Danny…
more -
Serious Like Transformers vs G.I. Joe
Paul, Nick, and René discuss the IRCB Reading Challenge Theme of the Month, “OWN VOICES.” They discover interesting reads by stepping out of their usual reading habits and find cool comics at the local library. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:42 - Djeliya: A West African...
-
Insulting Legions of Fans (ft. Dave Baker and Nicole Goux)
Paul and Danny talk to friends of the show Dave Baker and Nicole Goux! They discuss reading comic books in other languages, if pizza is pie, and Dave and Nicole’s new book Punk’n Heads. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:02:29 - Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Grievous 00:09:31…
more -
Comfort. Depth. And You Can Kill A Rat With It.
Zach hosts for the first time! He, Kara, and Kate discuss what comic they would take to a desert island and if it can double as a weapon. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:23 - Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn/Red Rackham's Treasure 00:13:38 - Bone Omnibus 00:21:05 - East of...
-
Weighting for the Write Stock is Tearable (ft. Nick Goode)
Paul and Zach welcome Nick Goode back to the show to discuss what they’ve been reading lately. They also talk about Nick’s comic Sussex, a WWII espionage thriller that explores mental health and depression. Chapter 3 and 4 of Sussex are currently looking for support on Kickstarter! Timestamps:...
-
This Book is Good. Maybe One Day My Dad Will Respect Me.
A joyful dive into comics all over the genre spectrum! Kait, Danny and Nick talk dystopian soldier science fiction, classic movie monsters, slice-of life, Fish-out-of-water stories, Predator in a Mortal Kombat style fight club, and the pure joy of a book filled with cheese puns! Timestamps:...
-
That’s Not Manga, That’s the Phone Book
Paul, Kait, and Danny discuss some of their favorite “feel good” comics for the Reading Challenge Theme of the Month. They touch on newspaper classics, a film comic, and a newer release! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:51 - Youth Group 00:09:52 - My Neighbor Totoro 00:20:09…
more -
He’s Not Like Other Comic Book Fans… He’s Worse
Mike, Nick, and Brian discuss Heavenly Delusion, Marian Heretic, and Absolute Batman. This is Mike’s last episode for a few months while he and his wife Kelly have a baby! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:00 - Cruel Universe II #1-3 00:19:26 - Heavenly Delusion vol. 1-3...
-
They’re Sharks And They’re On The Street, What More Do You Want?
Mike, Kate, and Zach discuss comics they’ve been reading and what’s next on their to-read pile. Along the way they talk about the joys of public transportation, ‘90s anime, and pitch an episode of Street Sharks! Links:...
-
The Forrest Gump of Murder
Mike, Nick, and Kait discuss Dr. Werthless by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell. They discuss some content warnings, the creative choices of the book, and how Fredric Wertham’s complicated legacy may have impacted his crusade against comics. This was the pick by the finishers of the 2025 Reading...
-
500 Episodes and We’ve Finally Figured Out Comic Books
Zander returns to the podcast after a 400 episode hiatus and joins Mike as they break all the rules! A deep dive into the lore and the myth of what makes IRCB run for 500 episodes and some big announcements! Links: https://ircbpodcast.com/500-episodes-of-i-read-comic-books-by-the-numbers...
-
I know him from Marvel Snap
This week, Mike, Paloma, and Paul discuss some of their latest bargain bin picks in an episode commissioned by one of the show’s listeners, Avocado Kenobi, aka Shane. Links: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/92bfe182-4dc9-47ae-ad55-0ecf18ccdba2...
-
Also, Do You Want To Buy These Pretzels?
Danny and Nick usher in the new year by talking about the books they started 2026 reading, the comics on top of their pile and also by giving their comics New Years Resolutions! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:00:49 - Eerie Archives - Volume 3 00:25:26 - Cheetah & Chesire Rob...
-
A Humdinger of a Three-Way Lovechild
Paul, Zach, and Brian round out 2025 by talking about the Goodreads Theme of the Month: comics released in 2025! They discuss Precious Rubbish, Assorted Crisis Events, and Spectrum. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:47 - Spectrum 00:09:44 - Assorted Crisis Events Vol. 1...
-
Just This Once: A Good Episode
Mike, Kait, and Nick take a journey through a smattering of Winter Holiday and Christmas themed comic books all the way from “classic” super hero fair, an anthology book with a mixed reception, and even a book that is a little more somber and sad but keeps it local. Timestamps: 00:00:00 -...
-
Lending Books to People We Never See Again
Mike is joined by Danny and Zach to "reflect" on the New 52 over a decade later. What were the highs? The lows? The Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemires of it all? Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWA3qOq4h0 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/chrisbaldie https://chrisbaldie.gumroad.com/l/EkoKx…
more -
Too Similar! Cancel the Show.
Mike, Nick, and Kait sat down to talk about comics and boy howdy did no one get mad or upset about anything. Some links from the episode: https://karlkerschl.com/death-transit-tanager/ https://www.connorcomics.com/work#/gashgash/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:40 - EC…
more -
Deep Thoughts for a Dark Winter
Kara, Nick, and Zach dig into comics around the Apocalypse. It's really bright and cheery and exactly what you need this time of year! Note: In this episode's discussion, Grant Morrison is mentioned and incorrect pronouns were used to discuss the author. We apologize for this error and will work…
more -
Back To Life. Back to Reality.
Paul, Kait, and Danny sat down to discuss comics recommended by their Local Comic Book Shops (and Librarians!)--part of our Goodreads Theme of the Month. Check out our Goodreads Theme of the Month thread here:...
-
What’s Quackin'? (ft. Brian McCray)
Mike and Kara sat down with comic creator and IRCB Zine contributor Brian McCray to talk about comics and the comics Brian has made of the years. Episode Links: Check out Bonnett's Books! https://bonnettsbookstore.blogspot.com/ Buy Beautiful Duck Comics:...
-
Just The Right Amount of Child Cannibalisms (ft. Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery)
Mike and Paloma are joined by Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery to chat comics and their latest OGN from Harper Collins, Fela: Music Is the Weapon! Follow Conor and Jibola online: https://www.felagraphicnovel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealconor https://www.instagram.com/jibolastudios...
-
“What a coincidence! ;)” (ft. Martín Morazzo)
Mike and Nick are joined by special guest, Martín Morazzo, artist on Ice Cream Man, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum, and more! Follow Martín Morazzo online: https://www.instagram.com/martinmorazzo/ https://bsky.app/profile/martinmorazzo.bsky.social https://www.martinmorazzo.com/ Timestamps:...
-
Get In, Losers, We’re About to Destroy Comics
Danny, Paloma, and Nick chat about comics on their radar for the best of 2025! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:44 - Rin-Ne Vol 1 00:07:57 - We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1-3 00:10:04 - Nick actually starts talking about comic books 00:21:35 - Marian Heretic #1…
more -
It’s Not Insane to Wear Shorts
Kara hosts Zach and Nick to discuss comics and specifically comics from our Goodreads Theme of the Month: Spooky Season. Check out our Goodreads Thread about Spooky Comics! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23246940-october-2025-botm-spooky-season Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in…
more -
We Don’t Make the Rules About “Regular Comics”
While Mike was at NYCC, Paul ran the show with Kate and Danny in tow! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:07 - The Werewolf at Dusk: And Other Stories 00:09:45 - Legacy of Vader - The Reign of Kylo Ren, Vol. 1 00:17:52 - DC K.O. #1 00:25:02 - The Mortal Thor #1-2 00:30:20 -...
-
Mike’s Favorite Star Trek Characters
Mike, Nick, and Paul were live on Twitch talking comics. If you missed it, there was some wild talk Exquisite Corpses, Star Trek, and Neon Ichiban! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:55 - The Last Starship #1 00:16:28 - Batman: Mitefall 00:26:15 - Good Devils: Don't Play Fair...
-
IRCB Goes To Hell
Mike, Paul, and René discuss Abrams ComicArts' Dante's Inferno adapted and illustrated by Paul & Gaëtan Brizzi. Just how many places in hell are dedicated to fraudsters?? Dante's Inferno at Abrams: https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/dantes-inferno-a-graphic-novel-adaptation Music provided by...
-
Every Day I Forget Crucial Information About My Friends and Family
Mike, Kait, and Danny discussed comics that met our Goodreads Theme of the Month: Magical Creatures! This month also happens to be the birth-month of our wonderful Goodreads moderator, Erin! Happy birth-month Erin!! Checkout our Goodreads Theme of the Month discussion thread here:...
-
Reading Books With Our Eyes Closed
Mike and Paul sat down with our longest running panelist, Nick White, to talk comics and figure out just what goes on inside his head for the penultimate Panelist episode of IRCB! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:11 - News From The Fallout #1-3 00:19:09 - Space Opera XANADAX...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.
HOSTED BY
Mike Rapin
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does I Read Comic Books have?
I Read Comic Books currently has 576 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is I Read Comic Books about?
A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.
How often does I Read Comic Books release new episodes?
I Read Comic Books releases new episodes frequently with a large back catalog of 576 episodes. Check the episode list for recent publication dates.
Where can I listen to I Read Comic Books?
You can listen to I Read Comic Books on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts I Read Comic Books?
I Read Comic Books is created and hosted by Mike Rapin.
URL copied to clipboard!