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The Comic Concierge
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Comic Concierge is your personalized guide to the world of comics. Each week, Dan and a guest explore a new series worth reading, with additional episodes recapping the week's comic highlights. Find YOUR perfect comics with the Comic Concierge!
Episodes
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Top 10 Comics for the Week of 8/11/2021
Dan runs through his top 10 favorite comics of the week, starting with Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow #5 as the most disappointing read. The list spans a wide range of genres and themes: White #2 explores political conflict in a world where only Black people have superpowers; Fantastic Four: Life...
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New Comic Starting Points for June 2021
Your weekly guide to new comics hitting shelves, covering new series launches (Planet-Size X-Men, Static: Season One, Jupiter's Legacy: Requiem, Compass, Seven Swords, Save Yourself), ongoing series starting fresh arcs (Justice League, The Silver Coin, Superman: Red and Blue, Usagi Yojimbo, Norse...
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Top 10 Comics for the Week of June 9, 2021
Dan walks through his top 10 favorite comics from the week, starting with his biggest disappointment: Secret Land #1. This week's standouts include Hailstone #2, a post-Civil War western mystery; Iron Man #9, exploring the villain Korvac's perspective; Strange Academy #11, a murder mystery...
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Lowlife Review
Dan explores Ed Brubaker's 1995 semi-autobiographical debut Lowlife, a collection of interconnected short stories about a directionless Gen X character named Tommy navigating relationships, petty crime, and dead-end jobs. The episode examines Brubaker's early strengths in dialogue and character...
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Kingdom of Z, Spy Family, and Syrup Review
Dan reviews three manga: Kingdom of Z Vol. 1, a zombie story with two eccentric female fighters that feels paint-by-numbers despite its premise; Spy Family Vols. 2-3, a clever spy-comedy about a master spy who adopts a mind-reading child and hires an assassin as a wife to infiltrate an elite...
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New Comics for June 9, 2021
A guide to this week's notable new comics across multiple categories. Covers ongoing series starting new arcs including X-Men #21 and Excalibur #21 (part of the Hellfire Gala storyline), Strange Academy #11, Iron Man #9, Black Hammer: Visions #5, and Ant #12. New series highlighted include DC…
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New Comics for May 26, 2021
Weekly rundown of new comic releases covering ongoing series starting new arcs (Spawn, Killadelphia, Ascender, and more), notable first issues (Stargirl: Spring Break Special, Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom, Reptil, and others), and new graphic novels and trades. Includes discussion of…
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Top 10 Comics of the Week
Dan counts down his ten favorite comics from the week, covering a range of publishers and genres. The selection includes indie standouts like Knowing Jill and Stray Dogs alongside major releases from Marvel and DC, with discussion of craft across writing, art, coloring, and design. No major...
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Freiheit!, Infinitum, and The Black Panther Party Review
Dan explores three graphic novels that examine resistance and fighting back against oppression through different formats and time periods. Freiheit! follows real German resistance fighters using written word against the Nazi regime; Infinitum is an afrofuturist prose-and-comics hybrid following…
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New Comics Starting Points for May 19, 2021
A guide to this week's notable new comic releases and story arcs, featuring Wonder Girl #1, Legends of the Dark Knight #1, The Immortal Hulk: Time of Monsters #1, Shang-Chi #1, and Red Room #1, plus ongoing series returning with new arcs and new trade paperbacks. Includes a pick of the week with...
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Top 10 Comics for the Week of 5/12/2021
Dan counts down his top 10 favorite new releases from the week, featuring indie titles alongside one major publisher release. The lineup spans Westerns, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery, with standouts including Hailstone, Nottingham, 1000 Storms, Black Hammer: Visions, Scout's Honor, Sea of...
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The Age of Selfishness, How to Fake a Moon Landing, and Kidz
Dan reviews three graphic novels: Darryl Cunningham's The Age of Selfishness, examining Ayn Rand's life, philosophy, and influence on the 2008 financial crisis; Cunningham's How to Fake a Moon Landing, debunking conspiracy theories and science denial; and Ablaze Comics' Kidz, a zombie survival...
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Weekly Comics Starting Points: May 12, 2021
A curated guide to new comics hitting shelves this week, covering notable debuts and new story arcs. Highlighted new series include Time Before Time (a time-travel crime story from Image), X-Corp (the business side of the X-Men), and Silver City (an afterlife mystery from Aftershock). Ongoing...
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Identity in Soupy Leaves Home, Fangirl, and King of Eden
Dan reviews three graphic novels exploring identity through different lenses: Soupy Leaves Home, a Great Depression-era tale of a runaway girl finding herself on the rails; Fangirl, an adaptation following a college freshman twin navigating independence and self-discovery; and King of Eden, a...
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New Comics for the Week of April 28
A rundown of new comics arriving this week, highlighting ongoing series starting new arcs like Action Comics #1030, Miles Morales Spider-Man #25, Black Widow #6, and Fantastic Four #31. Coverage includes notable new series Robin #1, RWBY/Justice League #1, The Marvels #1, and Shadowman #1, plus...
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Captain America Comic Starting Points Guide
Dan breaks down a curated list of Captain America comics designed for new readers, spanning different eras, writers, and characters who've held the shield. From Robert Morales' unflinching *Red, White, and Black* to Ed Brubaker's defining *Winter Soldier* run, these recommendations offer…
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Weekly Comic Starting Points for April 14, 2021
Dan walks through this week's new comics to help readers find entry points. He covers ongoing series starting new arcs including Wolverine, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters, Black Hammer: Visions, and The Comic Book History of Animation. Notable new #1s discussed include Batman:...
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Weekly Comic Roundup: Immortal Hulk, Batman, Catwoman, and More
Kyle Higgins returns from a break to walk through the week's major comic releases. He opens with his recommendation of the week—Immortal Hulk #2—and explores Al Ewing's horror-influenced take on Bruce Banner. The episode covers Batman #50 and its controversial wedding outcome, the new Catwoman #1...
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Revival Vol. 1: You're Among Friends Review
Matt from Simplistic Reviews flips the script on this reverse Concierge episode, recommending Revival Vol. 1: You're Among Friends by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton. The discussion covers the series' premise of dead people mysteriously returning to life in a small town as fully human (not zombies)…
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Interview with Jay Soderberg on Kill Them All
Jay Soderberg (PodVader from Next Fan Up) joins to discuss Kyle Starks's Kill Them All, a graphic novel that lovingly parodies 80s and 90s action films with its cartoony art style and over-the-top action sequences. The conversation explores the book's John Woo influences, its surprisingly smart...
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Weekly Comic Roundup: Batman, Hulk, Doctor Strange, and More
Imari Williams covers this week's major comic releases, including Tom King's Batman #48 featuring the Joker's reaction to the upcoming wedding, Al Ewing's The Immortal Hulk #1 as a fresh take on Bruce Banner and the Hulk, Doctor Strange #1 exploring the character stripped of his magic, and Scott...
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Royal City Vol. 2 Discussion
JD Duran returns to discuss Jeff Lemire's Royal City Volume 2. The conversation explores how this volume shifts focus to Tommy before his death, revealing his struggles with physical pain, depression, and isolation within his family. The hosts examine the emotional weight the volume adds to the...
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Weekly Comic Roundup: 16 Books
Jason David Frank covers 16 comic releases from the week, starting with Grass Kings #15 as his recommendation of the week—the final issue of Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins' series about atmosphere, character, and a killer motivated by witnessing others' suffering. He also discusses The Man of Steel...
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Harrow County Volume 3: Building Mythology
Pat and Matt continue their deep dive into Harrow County with volume 3, which takes a markedly different approach than the first two volumes. The volume features multiple guest artists—including Carolus Speed McNeil and Hannah Christensen—whose distinct styles create a fragmented feel as the...
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Weekly Comic Roundup: Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Skyward, and More
Bill Lamar reviews the week's notable comic releases, starting with Doctor Strange #390 as his recommendation of the week—Donny Cates' final issue featuring a more personal, laid-back story with Spider-Man and Zelma. Also covered: Black Panther #1 (Mark Waid's take), Skyward #2 (gravity-shifted...
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Travis Anderson from the Why Is That Podcast on March: Book One
Travis Anderson from the Why Is That Podcast joins to discuss March: Book One, John Lewis's graphic memoir illustrated by Nate Powell. They explore why the comic medium works so well for Lewis's story, the significance of Lewis's personal connection to the civil rights movement, and how the...
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Weekly Comics Roundup: James Bond, Superman, Avengers
Kyle Higgins walks through the major releases from the week in comics, starting with his Recommendation of the Week: James Bond: The Body #5, a self-contained chase sequence that works as a perfect jumping-on point. The episode covers 20+ titles across publishers including Superman Special #1,...
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Interview with Jason Michael on Lady Killer
Jason Michael from the Atlantic Screen Connection Podcast joins to discuss Joelle Jones's Dark Horse series Lady Killer. They explore the comic's subversive use of 1950s marketing aesthetics, its themes of female competition and societal expectations, and how the artwork—particularly Jones's...
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Weekly Comic Recommendations: Resident Alien, Venom, Exiles, & More
Kevin Conroy walks through the week's notable comic releases, starting with his recommendation of the week: Resident Alien: An Alien in New York #2, a character-driven sci-fi drama about an extraterrestrial living among humans. Also covered: Venom #1 and Marvel's Fresh Start lineup, the fun and...
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Silver Surfer: World's Apart Review
Dan and Matt continue their discussion of the Silver Surfer series by Dan Slott and Mike Allred, diving into volume two. They explore how the relationship between Silver Surfer and Dawn develops throughout the volume, discuss the creative use of page layouts—particularly in the "Endless Sea of...
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Silver Surfer: New Dawn Review
Dan discusses the first volume of Silver Surfer: New Dawn with Matthew Fridley from Cinema Geeks, exploring how the series draws inspiration from Doctor Who while charting its own course. They dig into Dan Slott and Mike Allred's approach to the character, the slow-burn pacing that pays off by…
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Weekly Comic Recommendations
A roundup of notable comics from the week, starting with X-O Manowar #14 as the recommendation of the week—a new story arc following the character's emotional journey back to Earth after abandoning his family. The episode also covers Shadowman #2, Kill or Be Killed #18, Ice Cream Man #4, Aliens:...
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Harrow County Volume 2 Review
Dan and Matthew Stewart return to discuss Harrow County Volume 2: Twice Told. The volume wraps up its story arc neatly while introducing Emmy's twin sister and exploring themes of power, free will, and isolation. Matthew felt the second volume had fewer major revelations than the first but…
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Weekly Comic Roundup: Action Comics , Batman, and More
A packed week of releases dominated by Action Comics #1000, a 90-page celebration of Superman featuring stories by Dan Jurgens, Peter J. Tomasi, Scott Snyder, Tom King, and Brian Michael Bendis's first DC work. Also covered: Batman #45 with Booster Gold, Batman: Creature of the Night #3, Superman...
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Interview with Mark Russell on Writing for Comics
Mark Russell discusses his unconventional path into comics as a writer starting in 2015, despite lacking deep fandom background compared to most creators. He explores how that outsider perspective shaped his approach to series like Prez, The Flintstones, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss…
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Weekly Comic Roundup: The Dead Hand, Thanos, Oblivion Song & More
Rob Paulsen runs through the week's notable comic releases, with The Dead Hand #1 as his pick of the week for its strong character work, world-building balance, and intrigue-building storytelling. The episode covers new series and ongoing runs across Marvel, DC, and Image, including Oblivion Song...
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Interview with David Rosen on The Empty Man
Steve brings on David Rosen from Piecing It Together and Bird Road podcasts to discuss The Empty Man, a horror comic by Collin Bunn and Vanessa Del Rey. David shares his thoughts on reading his first comic in years, exploring how the book's noir and horror elements compare to influences like…
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Weekly Comic Roundup
Steve Blum runs through the week's notable comic releases with a focus on Astro City #51 as the recommendation of the week—a story about collateral damage survivors in a grief counseling group that explores the ripple effects of time travel and loss in Kurt Busiek's long-running series. The…
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Gotham Central
On this episode of the Comic Concierge, I speak with DJ Valentine from Simplistic Reviews about Gotham Central and his experience with comics thus far. We get into how Gotham Central relates to crime stories in other mediums, and if this was the show Gotham should have been.
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Highest House , Doomsday Clock , Metal , & More
It is a big week of comics as Doomsday Clock makes its return and Dark Nights: Metal finally comes to its end. A lot to talk about this week including same massive action set pieces and this week's Recommendation of the Week: Highest House #2. This week's rundown: (00:01:45) The Highest House...
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Black Hammer Vol. 2 Review
On this week's episode of The Comic Concierge Greg Beppler from the Talking in Circles podcasts guests once again as we continue to talk about one of the best comics out today Black Hammer with a look at Vol 2. Want to contact the show? Email us at [email protected]
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Kill or Be Killed, The Mighty Thor, Thanos, and More
Another week down another stack of comics to talk about this week. Starting with the recommendation of the week Kill or Be Killed #17. Also, take a dip into some major Marvel books, ask why everyone loves Ivy and talk about a number of promising indie titles. This week's rundown: (00:02:16) Kill…
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Black Hammer Vol. 1
On this week's episode of The Comic Concierge Greg Beppler from the Talking in Circles podcasts guests as we talk about one of the best comics out today Black Hammer Vol. 1. We talk about how Greg got into comics and what a book like Black Hammer says about the medium itself. Want to contact the...
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Despicable Deadpool, Mister Miracle, Deadly Class, & More
This week's theme appears to be balance as every disappointing issue is matched with a pleasant or unsung surprise comic that needs more attention. A lot to discuss in the week of comic that was including this week's recommendation of the week: The Despicable Deadpool #296.The rundown:(00:02:11)...
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Harrow County Vol. 1
On this episode of the Comic Concierge, I speak with Matthew Stewart from Simplistic Reviews about the creepy horror comic Harrow County. We talk about Matt's previous experience with comics back in the Image heyday of the 1990's and why he has moved away from comics since. A great discussion…
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Comic Book Rundown: Gideon Falls, Oblivion Song, & More
What a week in comics. We say hello to some major new series as Image debuts some new books including the recommendation of the week Gideon Falls #1. Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is also out with a new book Oblivion Song. Does it live up to the massive hype? I discuss. Also we say goodbye…
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Marvel 1602
Dan sits down with Kevin Thompson from the Cinema Geeks podcast to discuss his experience reading Neil Gaiman and Andy Kubert’s limited series, Marvel 1602. They explore the series' historical fiction setting, the challenge of identifying reimagined comic characters without prior reading, and how...
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Weekly Comic Recommends: Thanos , The Terrifics , Saga & more
Dan breaks down the week's most notable releases, starting with his top pick, Thanos #16. This roundup covers a wide variety of titles including Doctor Strange #386, Despicable Deadpool #295, Moon Knight #192, Abbott #2, Cal Exit #2, The Wilds #1, Royal City #10, The Terrifics #1, Silencer #2,...
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Interview with JD Duran on Royal City Vol. 1
Guest JD Duran from the Incession Film Podcast joins the show to discuss Jeff Lemire's comic series Royal City Vol. 1. The conversation covers the raw portrayal of dysfunctional family dynamics, the effectiveness of the story's supernatural elements, and Lemire's distinct, expressive art style....
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Weekly Comic Roundup: Luke Cage , Defenders , Batman , Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , The Brave and the Bold, Damage , James Bond: M & James Bond: The Body
A breakdown of recent comic releases including the emotional finale of David F. Walker's Luke Cage run, the final issue of Brian Michael Bendis's work on The Defenders, and the launch of the 'Everyone Loves Ivy' storyline in Batman. Other titles covered include the latest issues of Damage, The...
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Comic Concierge is your personalized guide to the world of comics. Each week, Dan and a guest explore a new series worth reading, with additional episodes recapping the week's comic highlights. Find YOUR perfect comics with the Comic Concierge!
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