Comic Exposure

Josh and Trav use the recent re-printing of the 2009 comic “The Nobody” as an excuse to go back and read one of their show favorite creator’s (Jeff Lemire) reimagining of the Invisible Man story.

Josh and Travis finish up the last of their four Absolute books with Absolute Martian Manhunter. Volume one written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodríguez takes the boys down a psychological journey that’s a feast for the eyes.

For their third “Absolute” book, Josh and Trav journey into Jason Aaron’s “Absolute Superman: Volume 1” where they engage with a Superman with a slightly different backstory. Will these changes highlight what is really super about Superman?

The boys pick up a second “Absolute” book after reading Absolute Batman in January to kick off Absolute April. Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman offer a new version of Wonder Woman in Absolute Wonder Woman: The Last Amazon. What elements of the hellish Wonder Woman will hit home for Josh and Travis?

To finish off their run of Western Comics, Josh and Trav dive into a historical fiction shoot’em up that feels like it could be part of Texas history. What will the boys think of Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips prequel to “That Texas Blood”?

In their second Western comic of March, the boys enter town of Dead Acre where the supernatural has a part to play in the redemption of James Crowley. Jaime Castle takes a stab at adapting a novel that Josh very much enjoyed. Will he dig the comic as much?

This week, the boys are sinking their teeth into The Blood Brother’s Mother, a dark and emotionally charged graphic novel that explores themes of the Western.

Garbage men of the future struggle to survive what humans have done to the planet. Oh, and there is a giant mutant goldfish! Hear what the boys think about Stefano Cardoselli’s “Don’t Spit into the Wind.

Josh and Trav finish off the three episode series featuring WWII books. DANIEL ACUÑA and Rick Remender team up for a war book that embraces the brutal action of war…but there is a twist… there are no humans in this book. What will the boys think of this off-center take?

In their second WWII book of the month, Josh and Travis dive into the magical espionage trenches of London in TKO’s book “Witches of WWII”. Paul Cornell’s comic weaves history and fiction in a way that surprises the boys.

Two of Josh and Trav’s favorite creators, Garth Ennis and Steve Epting, team up together again at TKO studios for another Russian WWII front story: Partisan. Will this spiritual sequel to Sara live up to the boys expectations?

Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta push to cape crusader in a more brutal direction in their Absolute Batman series. Where does this grim dark Batman rank in Josh and Trav’s favorite Batman archetypes?

Alright Bat-fam! This isn’t the first Batman book the boys have talked about, but it is the the first of back-to-back Bat books the boys are doing this January. And this one has a lot of Robin! So settle in to hear what Josh and Trav think about this Waid take on the dynamic duo.

Another year and a few dozen comic reads under Josh and Travis’s belt. Join the boys as they look back at their favorite reads, artists, heroes, and villains from their 2025 comic stack!

Josh’s Picks Fun crayon prints X-Files analogue 3d The Complete Calvin and Hobbes New Edge Sword and Sorcery Goonies Lego Set Travis Picks Stranger Things Sneakers Sight and Sound Magazine Book Stand Pulp Magazine History Jaws Bath Bomb

The boys and Andrea peel back the plastic on the very scintillating comic Gun Honey volume 1. What will the gang thing of the late night “red shoe” read?

Jordan Thomas’s crime noir falls in the middle of noir November. Chris Matthew’s art soaks the story with noir flavor, but will Travis and Josh dig that flavor. Tune in and find out.

After years of fawning over Brubaker and Phillips noir books, the boys read the current bookends to their long running “Criminal” noir crime series.

Spooky season is reaching its climax with this EC Comics horror anthology. What will the comic exposure think about these snack-size horror stories? Will it satisfy their spook-tooth or leave them hungry for more?

Andrea, the Queen of Halloween, dips her spooky scepter into the art and storytelling of Mike Mignola. What will she, Josh, and Travis think of Mignola’s dark fable anthology?

Andrea, the Halloween Queen, graces the pod with her royal presence to kick off the “spooky book” season with the Tyler Boss and Adriano Turtulici book “You’ll Do Bad Things”. This writer-based horror book may have some very chilling panels!

“Godzilla takes on his greatest foes yet—Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes, and the Time Machinist—in this graphic novel mash-up by Tom Scioli from IDW Publishing!” Pretty weird huh? Yeah, we think so too, but in the best way.

It’s a “genre September” and there is reason to believe that the boys may find some joy in Matt Kindt and Dan McDaid’s cosmic odyssey comic.

“From Daniel Freedman (Raiders) and Mondo and DICE artist Robert Sammelin comes an original graphic novel that’s a nonstop, high-octane existential action spectacle that perfect for Mad Max: Fury Road fans.” Josh and Trav crack into the genre piece…

For a couple of 80’s baby punk rockers, Grommets scratches an itch for Josh and Travis when it comes to nostalgia. Listen to the guys talk everything from malls to Taco Bell in the skating fueled slacker story.

After a summer of reading comics that take place in a galaxy far far away, its time for Josh and Travis to wrap up their time in the Star Wars universe and maybe even pitch a Star Wars story arc or two.

Trav and Josh read through a comic based on the original rough draft of the Star Wars film.

Luke! Say it ain’t so! The boys dive into Stars Wars: Dark Empire AKA… Luke Breaks Bad.

Get a double dose of Vader in this episode with the boy’s thoughts on the 1999 four-issue mini-series “Vader’s Quest” and Kieren Gillen’s “Darth Vader” series.

Not all droids are sweethearts as Josh and Travis find out while reading Charles Soule’s Dark Droids.

Star Wars Summer begins after the original trilogy with “Heir to the Empire”, a graphic novel adaption of Timothy Zahn’s celebrated novel series.

Summer has begun and that means it is time for another Comic Exposure Summer Series. This summer is Star Wars Summer! Listen in as Travis and Josh pitch the Star Wars comics they will be reading and discussing this summer.

The boys talk another show favorite creator’s ongoing comic series: JEFF LEMIRE’s, Phantom Road. Does the book live up to what the boys expect from Jeff? Tune in and find out.

In this episode of Comic Exposure, we delve into the fascinating character of Helen of Wyndhorn — a captivating figure whose story combines humor, mystery, and depth. We’ll discuss her origins, her role within her comic series, and highlight the influence of renowned comic writer Tom King

After this season’s Disney + series “Daredevil: Born Again”, Josh and Travis wanted to fill in more of their devil holes, so this week, they are jumping back to the early 90’s to take a look at Frank Miller’s take on the early days of the character.

This week, we’re diving horns-first into the dark alleys of Hell’s Kitchen with a special variant episode all about Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+! Is the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen still the gritty vigilante we know and love? Or has the House of Mouse softened his edges?

In this episode of Comic Exposure, we dive into the shadows of Gotham City as we explore the captivating comic series “Gargoyle of Gotham.” Join us as we dissect the intriguing storyline, and stunning artwork that bring Rafael Grampá’s unique tale to life.

In this episode of Comic Exposure, we dive into We Stand on Guard, the explosive sci-fi miniseries from Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce. Set in a war-torn future where a small band of Canadian resistance fighters takes on the occupying forces of the United States, this gripping tale is packed with action, political intrigue,…

Spoiler…the boys really like this contemplative journey to the heart of what it means to be human…oh, and there is Mars in here too. Thank you Mark Russell.

Writers, Henry Zebrowski, Marcus Parks, put their horror knowledge to the test in a creative take on the vampire myth. Josh and Travis stack this vampire tale against others in the genre.

Patrick Horvath marries the world of childhood stories and serial killer true crime novels in his graphic novel “Beneath the Trees Where No One Sees”. Will classic pod guest Gabbi enjoy the oddness of a book with such mixed tones?

Josh and Trav start 2025 with coming-of-age monster tale from award-winning graphic novelist Chris Gooch. It is quite the indie start to a reading year. How will this comic set to tone for what the boys want to read?

As another year has come to a close, the boys look back and talk about some of their favorite books and moments from 2024.

Tom Taylor is considered to have written one of the most seminal Nightwing runs. Josh and Travis have a huge Nightwing hole in their comic reading. Will this book fill it?

JAMES TYNION is at it again, this time with a spooky holiday twist in The Deviant. A murderous killer who dresses up as Santa goes slaying and leaves behind him a trail of mystery.

Show favorite create Daniel Warren Johnson takes a break from creator owned content and tackles some big IP with Transformers. Will Josh and Travis still gobble up his work? Tune in to find out!

Another year has come and the boys stocking holes need to be filled. This ep contains their selections. Dream of the Bat Lego X Mansion Set Wizard Magazine Comic Lot Weapon Prime Shirts White Gold Shirts Comics on Coffee Dune Pocket Novels Stephen King Themed Candles Fantasy Map Stamp Books Juniper Book Covers Ben Sears…

Before the big season finale tonight, Josh and Trav go over their thoughts on the newest Batman spin-off series.

To finish off the spooky season, Josh and Travis check out the four issue extended universe Aliens comic: Labyrinth. Things get real gruesome in this book by Jim Woodring and Kilian Plunkett.

It’s a spooky season miracle! The boys finally get a third party to discuss a Brubaker book with. But is this the right book for gushing over? Tune in to find out.