The Comic Conspiracy

This week, we discuss massive layoffs at Marvel, Avengers: Endgame heading back to theaters, the future of Deadpool, Adam Hughes, new 100 Bullets, the new Alex Ross graphic novel, more Marvel/DC crossovers, Queen in Black, and local convention news. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Substack comics coming to print, more unpublished Swamp Thing stories, Marvel Magic promos, Beckett, Mad About DC, DC/Marvel getting collected, Monstress heading to Amazon, the upcoming Punisher special, and WonderCon 2026. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Sam Kieth, Wonder Man Season 2, Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, John Stewart, new Ghost in the Shell, WB cartoons on Tubi, Marvel Maximum Collection, Venom animated movie, Pokémon distribution woes, cracking down on street dates, manga sales slipping, and changes at Dark Horse Comics. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

Thsi week, we discuss DC going MAD, Evil Ernie reprints, more G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero compendiums, Dark Knight Returns turns 40, TMNT hits #300, JLA/Avengers back in print, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Sex Criminals, Lanterns, and Paramount Skydance beats Netflix. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler. 

This week, we discuss the Original Art Expo, TMNT leaving Playmates, Brainiac, Spider-Noir teaser, some ComicsPRO announcements, Jay & Silent Bob invade the Marvel Universe, and the upcoming Batman Bronze Age omnibus. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man, Diamond heading to Chapter 7, Absolute reprints, PSA, AI trailers, Archie/Oni team-up, new exclusive distribution deals, DSTLRY hitting pause, and Swamp Thing 1989. Starring Ryan Higgins, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss end of year sales charts, Absolute dominance, Ultimate endings, Netflix/Paramount bidding war, Superman/Spider-Man creative teams, FCBD and CGD, a new comic sale record, Supergirl trailer, Disney going all in on AI, and Sal Buscema. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss the big Superman #1 sale, Superman #233 original art, the Clayface movie plot inspiration, Saudi Arabia hopefully out of the WBD sale, Grim to Netflix, TMNT movie reboot, Project R.E.D., and Super7. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss the Art of Manga exhibit, Bendis returning to Marvel, more Marvel/DC crossovers, Captain Marvel's name, V for Vendetta and Jimmy Olsen heading to HBO, Redcoat optioned, and possibly the end of Funko. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Grant Morrison's return to comics, the Death of Godzilla, trying to change Punisher, McFarlane original art prices, the Energon Universe and SIKTC animated series, and the rumored end of Super Sentai. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss all the new from New York Comic Con 2025. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Card Conspiracy, Image graphic novels, more H2SH delays, Superman and Spider-Man, and TwoMorrows crowdfunding. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Star Wars, SF Zine Fest, Marvel Studios Infinity Saga Concert Experience, Mile High Comics, the end of Previews, Red Hood, AI Stan Lee, who's buying Warner Bros. this time, Daredevil: Born Again, and Man of Tomorrow. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss GalaxyCon, Cape & Cowl Con, Sandman season 2, Archie Digests, more Marvel/DC crossovers, Superman sequel, Terence Stamp, and the Archie Comics movie announcement. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler.

This week, we discuss Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps box office updates, recasting the MCU, Miles Morales, recap pages, X-Men: Age of Revelation, Diamond UK, and what's left of Diamond US. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss The Fantastic Four: First Steps and San Diego Comic-Con. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler.

This week, we discuss Superman (2025). Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Lane Terasaki, Toby Sidler, and Charlie West.

This week, we discuss the passing of Jim Shooter, the never-ending Diamond saga, Marvel Masterworks, new digital comic services, Lone Wolf and Cub, new Transformers creative team, and Clerks 3 for some reason. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Peter David, Deadpool/Batman, the return of The Punisher, Krypto's Golden Biscuit, more PRH/Diamond drama, and the big MCU release shuffle. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss the Diamond Comics Distribution sale finalizing, All-Star Superman audio drama, Superman trailer, Jessica Jones returning, potential X-Men director, and recent comic sales. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler.

This week, we're joined by Julian Titus to discuss the never-ending Diamond updates, as well as Thunderbolts*. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, Lane Terasaki, and Julian Titus.

This week, we're joined by Jimmy Rivera to discuss the latest in the Diamond bankruptcy, the value of comic art, The Sandman season 2 and Fantastic Four: First Steps trailers, and the Daredevil: Born Again finale. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Jimmy Rivera.

This week we discuss setting up for Hush 2, whatever is going on with Diamond now, all sorts of canceled comic shows, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, upcoming Spider-Man movie info, Avengers: Doomsday cast, and some Daredevil: Born Again talk. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Daredevil: Born Again, and Gene Hackman. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler.

This week, we discuss ComicsPro, Marvel/DC crossover announcement, Fraction on Batman, the Summer of Superman, Zdarsky on Captain America, and Captain America: Brave New World. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss The Sandman show getting canceled, more fallout from the Diamond bankruptcy, dodging the tariffs, the return of sales charts, Dan Slott to DC, as well as the Daredevil, Fantastic Four, and Thunderbolts trailers. Starring Ryan Higigns, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Diamond Comics filing for bankruptcy, and the fallout from the Neil Gaiman allegations. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Ryan's adventures in Japan, Comiket, even more Diamond problems, Lobo, and the Superman teaser trailer. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Kraven the Hunter, Creature Commandos, Clayface, and what we want out of a villain movie. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss audio level problems, FAN EXPO San Francisco 2024, licensed comics, and if tarrifs will kill the comic industry. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss DC's Compact Comics, more Diamond problems, a new Smurfs collection, WBD rumors, and lots of MCU tidbits. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss the DC Vs. Marvel Omnibus, Diamond's warehouse closure, Blade, and the upcoming slate of Marvel's Disney+ releases. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss the evils of speculation, Tynion IV's book deal, Herculoids, the Marvel Premiere Collection, the return of Vertigo, Hush 2, Daredevil: Born Again, and Krypto. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler.

This week, we discuss John Cassaday, DC/Marvel omnibus delays, rumors of Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb back on Batman, Marvel vs. Capcom, DC X Sonic, Ninth Circle, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, Batman: Caped Crusader, The Pengiun, and Joker: Folie à Deux. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we welcome guests Mervyn and Nicole McKoy from Paper Lab Studios to discuss their work and GalaxyCon, as well as Cape & Cowl Con. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, Lane Terasaki, and special guests Mervyn and Nicole McKoy.

This week we discuss Deadpool & Wolverine, Doctor Doom, Batman: Caped Crusader, and some more news out of San Diego Comic-Con. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin, Sharp, Toby Silder, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Lanterns, the Transformers Compendium, Dark Horse & Marvel team-up, Mattina, Jim Lee commission pricing, Starman, DC's Absolute rumors, DSTLRY and Boom! changes, and Michael Zulli. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, and Kevin Sharp.

This week, we're joined by Chris and Jessica from Crooked Dog Comics to talk about opening a comic book store in 2024. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, and special guests Chris and Jessica Hayth.

This week, we discuss HeroesCon 2024, Marvel's new logo, and Francesco Mattina. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week we discuss Tom King on Archie, The Last Halloween, Local Comic Shop Day, Spider-Man Noir and Silk, Supergirl, Damon Lindelof on Green Lantern, and the first images from Batman: Caped Crusader. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we welcome Bryce back to discuss X-Men '97. Starring Ryan Higgins, Bryce Larsen, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss Aliens vs Avengers, What If...? Donald Duck Became Wolverine, DC Comics returns to Wednesdays, Jim Lee's DC vs Marvel art, Origins of Marvel Comics, José Luis García-López's 1982 DC style guide, Last Ronin heading to theaters, and the new Superman suit. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we talk with Sabir Pirzada about his upcoming comic Dandelion from Image Comics, and Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum about their ongoing series Minor Threats from Dark Horse Comics. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and special guests Sabir Pirzada, Patton Oswalt, and Jordan Blum.

This week, we discuss Ed Piskor, WonderCon, Taylor and Redondo's Nightwing, holding the line at $3.99, Comet Metadata, The Crow remake, more DC Finest news, and M.D. Bright. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we welcome special guest Tony Fleecs to discuss his career, Stray Dogs, Feral, and Uncanny Valley, as well as X-Men '97. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, Lane Terasaki, and special guest Tony Fleecs.

This week, we discuss Akira Toriyama. Starring Ryan Higgins, Toby Sidler, Charlie West, and special guests Julian Titus and Christian Radoslovich.

This week, we discuss Ramona Fradon, Marvel/DC omnibuses, DC's Finest, Wednesday comics, the Fantastic Four cast, X-Men '97 trailer, and Disney ditching physical media. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss the Original Arts Expo, more CGC fallout, Liefeld is done with Deadpool, Marvel and DC crossovers, Madame Web expectations, and the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Lane Terasaki.

This week, we discuss not wanting to go to retailer cons, DC's FCBD tease, Marvel's "red band" comics, Jason Aaron taking over TMNT, She-Hulk Season 2, who gets the Christopher Reeve documentary, terrible live service games, and the new Supergirl. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Lane Terasaki.