Episodes
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#91 - What We've Been Reading? MEGA SIZED EDITION
It's been a while, so instead of one subject, we decided to talk about ALL THE RECENT COMICS WE'VE READ! It's a lot. Hope you enjoy it. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#90 - Garfield: His 9 Lives
Mike Wood and Justin Decloux discuss the book, published only once, that reads like "What if HEAVY METAL did some Garfield comics?" Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#89 - Mary Tyler MooreHawk: Johnny Quest Meets Infinite Jest!
We discuss Mary Tyler MooreHawk by Dave Baker! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, please take the...
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#88 - I Loovvvvvvvvve Golllllllld: The Klondike by Zach Worton
We discuss the historical fiction graphic novel THE KLONDIKE by Zach Worton. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic...
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#87 - The 2025 Christmas Comic Spectacular
We discuss all the Christmas Comics we bought over the year. AND Here's the scans Justin did of the comics he mentioned: https://we.tl/t-cb0xTZ084N Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#86 - The Original Peaceamaker (Kinda)
We discuss the original Charlton Peacemaker comic, briefly, before tackling the rest of the issues included in the new DC FINEST collection dedicated to the character. Plus, Justin goes wild for comic books in Montreal! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#85 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
We discuss the biggest money maker book for the Turtles in decades. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book...
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#84 - Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four: Solve Everything
We discuss Jonathan Hickman's legedary run on the Fantastic Four, talk about the new movie, and wonder if Mike will actually read all of ONE PIECE (No) Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#83 - Superman: Up In The Sky Is One Of The Best Superman Comics
We discuss one of the greatest Superman stories, which is less than 150 pages and was originally published as part of a reprint collections that could only be bought at Walmart. It is SUPERMAN: UP IN THE SKY by Tom King and Andy Kubert Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#82 - Marvel Comic's Godzilla
We discuss the much-maligned run of Godzilla comics from the 1970s (which we like!). Clone Saga Summer? SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#81 - TCAF 2025
We discuss our respective hauls of books + art gotten from awesome independent creators at TCAF 2025, the annual Toronto Comic Arts Festival! https://www.torontocomics.com/ --- Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#80 - Kate Beaton's Ducks
We discuss Kate Beaton's award-winning smash DUCKS, Justin reveals he's a "Baseball Guy" and Mike loves The Mummy. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/.…
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#79- The Ultimate 80s Action Film Comic, Terror Assaulter: O.M.W.O.T.
We discuss Ben Marra's hyper-violent and hyper sexual Terror Assaulter: O.M.W.O.T., discuss Marvel's TRANSFORMERS, Mike makes another summer vow, and Justin continues with his Spider-Man Clone Saga Summer. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#78 - Martian Mahunter's Biggest Fans?
We are loving ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER, so we decided to check out TWO of his mini-series: The J. M. DeMatteis scriped MARTIAN MANHUNTER and... Another one... That we'd rather not say. ---- Join our Patreon for bonus episodes!...
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#77 - DC vs. Marvel and the Amalgam Comics universe!
The epic crossover they said was impossible! In 1996, both DC and Marvel Comics collaborated on a blockbuster summer event that saw the two universes clash and temporarily merge into one hybrid mashup -- the Amalgam Universe! THRILL to the exploits of The Dark Claw, Super-Soldier, Doctor...
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#76 - Ryan North's Adventure Time
It's ADVENTURE TIME! We grab our friends [really just each other] and head to distant lands to enjoy the first few arcs of the Adventure Time comic book series, written by Canada's Own Ryan North! His entire 35-issue run is now available in the "Adventure Time Compendium Vol. 1" from Oni Press!...
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#75 - Jack Of Hearts!!! <3 <3 <3
Who is Jack Of Hearts?? I'll do you one better: WHY is Jack Of Hearts?!?? Jack's popped in and out of Marvel stories over the past few decades, but has never quite gotten the spotlight he's deserved -- UNTIL NOW. FINALLY, here it is, as teased way back in episode 1 -- a deep-dive into one of…
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#74 - Deep Cuts
𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘒𝘠𝘓𝘌 𝘏𝘐𝘎𝘎𝘐𝘕𝘚 & 𝘑𝘖𝘌 𝘊𝘓𝘈𝘙𝘒 (𝘙𝘈𝘋𝘐𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘉𝘓𝘈𝘊𝘒) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘓𝘓-𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘙 𝘊𝘈𝘚𝘛 𝘖𝘍 𝘈𝘙𝘛𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘚 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘐𝘟 𝘋𝘖𝘜𝘉𝘓𝘌-𝘓𝘌𝘕𝘎𝘛𝘏 𝘐𝘚𝘚𝘜𝘌𝘚 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦, 𝘫𝘰𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦...
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#71 - Faust
In this episode we brave the Xtremely graphic world of late-80s outlaw comic FAUST by Tim Vigil and David Quinn! ----- Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content-requests!...
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#70 - Hellboy
it's Mike Mignola's HELLBOY! Happy Halloween, everybody! ----- Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content-requests! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram at...
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#69 - Super Mario Bros.' Valiant Comics
Before launching the Valiant Universe with the likes of Turok Dinosaur Hunter, Magnus Robot Fighter, Harbinger, and more, Jim Shooter's Valiant Comics published a handful of Nintendo-licensed comics in 1990-91 based on Mario, Zelda, Game Boy, and Captain N. Is there enough discussion-worthy…
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#68 - Deadpool
He's the merc with the mouth, and makes piles of money for Disney Corp with every quip and quote and catchphrase! But, what IS a Deadpool?? WHY is a Deadpool??? We attempt to answer these world-shattering questions, and may never know the real answers. Also featuring a look at the deliriously…
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#67 - Spy Island: A Bermuda Triangle Mystery
In this episode we take a cruise to SPY ISLAND by way of writer Chelsea Cain, designer Lia Miternique, artist Elise McCall, and colorist Rachelle Rosenberg! This 1970s-y tiki-tinged colorsplosion of assassins, cryptids, and cocktails feels to us like a thematic followup to Cain's awesome...
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#66 - The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer blasted onto the scene in 1982, created by writer/artist Dave Stevens as an homage to pulp-serial heroes of the 1930s! Despite producing only a handful of issues of The Rocketeer's adventures, the character and Stevens' work were an inspiration to readers and peers alike, and led to...
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#65 - Birds of Maine
Long after the demise of humankind, birds roam freely around the moon complete with fruitful trees, sophisticated fungal networks, and an enviable socialist order. Take flight to this post-apocalyptic bird utopia by Toronto's Michael DeForge, published by Drawn & Quarterly in 2022!...
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#64 - Batman: The Court Of Owls
HOW have we not yet discussed Batman in the year and half of this podcast?!?? This era-defining story THE COURT OF OWLS from 2011 by writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo was a phenomenal benchmark for the character, creators, readers, and lore as a whole, delving into the history of Gotham...
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#63 - This One Summer
Originally published in 2014, the incredibly acclaimed THIS ONE SUMMER by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki is a coming of age story about two teenage friends, Rose and Windy, during a summer in a small beach town they both frequent with their families annually. Have a safe and happy summer,...
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#62 - Witch Hat Atelier
In this episode, a spell is cast on us by WITCH HAT ATELIER [ とんがり帽子のアトリエ ], the magical manga series by Kamome Shirahama [ 白浜 鴎 ] published by Kodansha and currently up to 13 volumes as of this recording! In 2020, the series won the Harvey Award for the Best Manga category as well as the Eisner...
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#61 - The Giant Pile Of Manga Justin Bought In Japan!
Justin's back from his trip to Japan with a massive pile of manga, many of which have never been translated/localized! --- Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram…
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#60 - TCAF 2024: the Toronto Comic Arts Festival
It's our annual oversized episode on TCAF, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival held every Spring at the Toronto Reference Library! https://www.torontocomics.com/ Remembering Joe Matt! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Matt https://www.tcj.com/remembering-joe-matt/ BLIND ALLEY and THE GULF by Adam...
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#59 - Sandman Mystery Theatre
One of the very first DC Comics characters of the Golden Age, THE SANDMAN - aka Wesley Dodds - fought crime and injustice in 1930s New York City armed with nothing but his wits, a gasmask, and a gun that fired nonlethal sleeping gas. Decades later, the first issue of Neil Gaiman's legendary...
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#58 - Grant Morrison and The Mystery Play
They may be the most-mentioned yet never-spotlighted writer on The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast to date: Grant Morrison! Their graphic novel THE MYSTERY PLAY -- featuring painted art by Jon J Muth -- was published by Vertigo Comics in 1994, and featured a chilling theological twist on the classic...
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#57 - written by Alan Moore, drawn by Rob Liefeld
Two comic creator legends of their respective eras collide in 1997's JUDGMENT DAY, written by Alan Moore, drawn by Rob Liefeld! Seemingly inspired by the then-recent trial of O. J. Simpson, "Judgment Day" tells the tale of a superhero-run investigation and trial for one of their own who's been...
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#56 - The Very Fine Comic Snack Podcast!
On this April 1 episode of THE VERY FINE COMIC SNACK PODCAST! -- - a look at the Hostess fruit pies advertisements that appeared EVERYWHERE in Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Archie Comics, and other publishers throughout the 1970s & 1980s! - Dollarama brand Spider-man head lollipops! Open his head…
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#54 - Dragon Ball
Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama passed away in March 2024, leaving behind an enduring legacy of work -- most notably his 42-volume magnum opus DRAGON BALL. Dragon Ball began in 1984 and spawned a still-ongoing saga and media empire, and is often regarded as the most influential manga and...
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#53 - Star Comics
In 1984, Marvel Comics created a spinoff line of all-ages kid-targeted comics called STAR COMICS! Overseen by Tom DeFalco and Sid Jacobson, the Star Comics line lasted through 1988 and introduced the comic reading world to the original characters Misty, Planet Terry, Royal Roy, Top Dog, Wally The...
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#52 - DC Comics: what's a "Crisis"?
As long-promised for our 52nd episode! -- What's a "Crisis"? What's a "multiverse"? What's a "52"? These words get thrown around a lot in DC Comics, as well as in off-page discussions of their lore, continuity, and publishing history. In this episode we'll attempt to give a basic Crisis 101...
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#50 - Dark Horse Comics' GODZILLA!!!
SKREEONK!!! It's our monstrous 50th episode! What better way to celebrate than with the Big G himself - GODZILLA!!! Many publishers have put out Godzilla comics over the years, including a Marvel Comics series in the 1970s, and a longrunning line from IDW Publishing since 2010. In this episode,...
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#49 - Love Everlasting
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#48 - John Byrne's Alpha Flight
Guardian! Shaman! Snowbird! Puck! Northstar! Aurora! Sasquatch! Marrina! Together they are ALPHA FLIGHT, Canada's premiere superhero team! Originally appearing in an issue of Chris Claremont's Uncanny X-Men, these avengers of the great white north eventually got their own Marvel Comics series in...
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#47 - The Light Brigade
During a cold World War II winter, a handful of soldiers find themselves enlisted into a theological battle against fallen angels in THE LIGHT BRIGADE by Peter Tomasi & Peter Snejbjerg! How has this action-packed miniseries NOT become a movie yet??? Get on that, Hollywood!!! Closing song…
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#46 - Golden Kamuy
Do you love... golllllddddd? So do the protagonists of Satoru Noda's manga series GOLDEN KAMUY, a gold rush tale set in the early 1900s in Japan's northern region of Hokkaido, in the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War. This epic and thoroughly-researched manga just wrapped up in 2022, and is…
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#45 - How to get into comics!
Happy new year! What are some good beginner comics / graphic novels for someone new to the medium? -- it's a question we get asked frequently by friends and colleagues since starting this very fine comic book podcast. In this episode, we go through an assortment of popular and…
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#44 - The OFFICIAL Comic Book Of CHRISTMAS
This is not a joke. This is not a drill. We are literally reviewing the actual "OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK OF CHRISTMAS", as self-declared, or perhaps ordained by a governing body of the holiday. What is it??? You'll have to hear the episode to find out, as we unwrap this festive gift for YOU, dear...
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#43 - Ambush Bug and Lobo: A Very Keith Giffen Christmas
Our monthlong celebration of Xmas-themed comics continues with a tribute episode to the late great writer/illustrator Keith Giffen, who passed away in October 2023 at the too-young age of 70. Keith's career touched every corner of superhero comicdom, most notably the longrunning Justice League...
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#42 - The Great Treasury of Christmas Comic Book Stories
Santa Claus is coming to town! Our monthlong celebration of Xmas-themed comics kicks off with THE GREAT TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS COMIC BOOK STORIES, featuring a smorgasbord of golden age holiday tales brought together in a gorgeously festive hardcover, edited by Craig Yoe and published by Yoe Books…
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#41 - Garfield vs Heathcliff
Well, we've officially peaked early. Because THE PEOPLE DEMANDED IT, here at last is the official definitive final word on Jim Davis' GARFIELD vs George Gately & Peter Gallagher's HEATHCLIFF. We have spoken. --- Follow us on Instagram at...
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#40 - Krazy Kat
News Strip November continues! KRAZY KAT (also known as KRAZY & IGNATZ in some reprints and compilations) was an American newspaper comic strip by George Herriman which ran from 1913 to 1944. In this episode, we'll dive into the history of the character and their creator, through the lens of the...
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#38 - Superhero weddings! <3
In this very special wedding-themed episode, we take a look at: Superman: The Wedding Album (1996) Fantastic Four Annual #3 (1965) Amazing Spider-Man #131 (1974) and... Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 (1987) - in which Peter Parker finally weds Mary Jane Watson, forever!...
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#36 - The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror (Part 1)
Happy Halloween! Our shocktober horror coverage comes to a close with a two-part episode covering all 23 issues of The Simpsons' TREEHOUSE OF HORROR anthology from Bongo Comics, which was released every October from 1995-2017 and featured a wide variety of writers and artists terrifying...