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ComiClub

Join best buds Blaine & Adam as they hand out art awards, best lines, and showcase creator biographies in a monthly comic book reading club. Plus: surprise episodes covering TV/film and comic creator interviews.

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    Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 1

    Your heroes return to chat Avengers Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman!  In this episode we chat the big ideas in this comic, who is on the Avengers team, and why the Illuminati are so sick. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Adam Kubert, Steve Epting, and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Avengers by Jonathan Hickman | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to give their First Impressions on Avengers by Jonathan Hickman! "Earth's Mightiest Heroes expand their sphere of influence to a global - even interplanetary - level, but who will answer Captain America's call? When Earth is attacked, the new team's first mission takes them to Mars - and sets them on a dangerous path filled with deadly, godlike enemies beyond anything they've faced before! Meanwhile, cascading multiversal incursions threaten all of reality - and only Tony Stark and his secretive Illuminati allies know it! Can Mister Fantastic, Black Panther, Black Bolt, Namor and Beast join Iron Man in saving the Multiverse - or is everything destined to die?"Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Adam Kubert, Steve Epting, and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Helen of Wyndhorn

    Your heroes retrun to read Helen of Wyndhorn. In this episode we chat the story's themes of grief, what worked and what didn't, and why the art is so sick. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Helen of Wyndhorn is written by Tom King, drawn by Bilquis Evely, colored by Matheus Lopes, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by Dark Horse Books.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Helen of Wyndhorn | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to give their first impressions on Helen of Wyndhorn."Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her grandfather’s enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House.Scarred by Cole's untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father’s stories."Helen of Wyndhorn is written by Tom King, drawn by Bilquis Evely, colored by Matheus Lopes, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by Dark Horse Books. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Top 10 Movies of 2025 | Beyond The Panels

    It's Christmas in Tinseltown and your heroes have the Oscar Fever! Pop some popcorn and climb aboard as Blaine and Adam recount their Top 10 Movies of 2025, plus honorable mentions and a preview of what they're hyped for in 2026. Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? Tune in to find out!Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Spectators

    Your heroes visit the afterlife in Spectators! In this episode we chat about why we love Brian K. Vaughan stories, the place of sex & violence in western entertainment, what we think Spectators is about, and discuss the awesome painterly art. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Spectators is written by  Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Spectators | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to give their First Impressions on Spectators! "Hundreds of years in the future, New York City is haunted by many ghosts, including a voyeuristic woman who died in our present day and a mysterious gun-toting man from the distant past. Normally solo travelers, these two specters meet and travel around the world together, bearing witness to society's forward march toward decay."Spectators is written by  Brian K Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Simon Roy on "A Star Called the Sun" | Creator Interview

    Your heroes are joined by comic creator Simon Roy to discuss his sci-fi anthology: A Star Called the Sun!In this interview, Simon explains the history of his sci-fi universe, shares the origin of these seven stories, and details how he publishes to fans first on Kickstarter.A Star Called the Sun is written and illustrated by Simon Roy, colored by Sergei Nazarov and Drew Shields, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    4 Kids Walk Into a Bank

    Your heroes ring in the New Year with 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank! In this episode we chat about what makes this story so fun, what makes a good homage, and why we love the wallpaper in this story so much. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is written by Matthew Rosenberg, art/design by Tyler Boss, lettered by Thomas Mauer, and published by Black Mask Studios.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    4 Kids Walk Into a Bank | First Impressions

    Your heroes are back to read 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank! "4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK is the darkly comedic story of four burgeoning child criminals and their elaborate plans. When a group of bumbling criminals show up in her father's life looking to pull one last job, young Paige has two choices - let her father get caught up in their criminal hijinks or enlist her three best friends to do the job first. Paige picks the bad one."4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is written by Matthew Rosenberg, art/design by Tyler Boss, lettered by Thomas Mauer, and published by Black Mask Studios.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Friday Revisited

    Your heroes get our their fingerprint kits to reread Friday. In this episode we chat about why we love Brubaker comics, if we like stories about faeries or not, and what we thought about the ending. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martín, colored by Muntsa Vicente, and published by Panel Syndicate.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Friday Revisited | First Impressions

    Your heroes put on their Sherlock hats to finally finish Friday! "Friday Fitzhugh spent her childhood solving crimes and digging up occult secrets with her best friend Lancelot Jones, the smartest boy in the world. But that was the past, now she's in college, starting a new life on her own. Except when Friday comes home for the holidays, she's immediately pulled back into Lance's orbit and finds that something very strange and dangerous is happening in their little New England town...This is literally the Christmas vacation from Hell and neither of them may survive to see the New Year."Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martín, colored by Muntsa Vicente, and published by Panel Syndicate.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Aliens Vs. Avengers

    Your heroes are joined by special guest Ethan Galis to discuss Aliens Vs. Avengers. In this episode we chat about the crazy concept, what makes this story so fun, and theories on what exactly happens. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Aliens vs. Avengers | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to Weyland-Yutani headquarters to read Aliens vs. Avengers. First Impressions is a spoiler-free shorter episode where we introduce which book we are reading and chat about our first impressions, including: The Bare Bones, Who this Comic for, and Judging a Book by Its Cover."In a future Earth ravaged by terror, the unstoppable Xenomorphs descend upon our planet, pitting the perfect organism against a world of superhumans. As the Avengers rise in defense, they face unimaginable loss as the gods of creation known as the Engineers set out to destroy what they made.What catastrophic events led to the fall of humanity and forced the Avengers to abandon their home planet? Which heroes will be first to fall, and which will be forever changed by the encounter with the Xenomorphs? Discover the answers as Hickman and Ribić weave a pulse-pounding saga where every choice could make the difference between survival or extinction."Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Dracula

    Your heroes return to the London to read Dracula. In this episode we chat about the stunning art and what makes Dracula such an enduring villain. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Dracula is written by and illustrated by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Martin Simmonds. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!

    Your heroes return to the Amazon Rainforest to read The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!. In this episode we chat about the themes of the comic and how it relates to the original movie. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!  is written by Dan Watters & Ram V with art by Matthew Roberts. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Universal Monsters | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to get spooky with some Universal Monsters comics. This month we're reading Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! and Dracula."Years after the events of the original film, journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat—but is it friend or foe? Or is it simply...THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?""When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient named Renfield into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his daughter falls under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!?"Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!  is written by Dan Watters & Ram V with art by Matthew Roberts. Dracula is written by and illustrated by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Martin Simmonds. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Asterios Polyp

    Your heroes return to discuss Asterios Polyp! In this episode we chat about the brilliance of the graphic novel, discuss the many themes, and talk at length about the art, colors, and lettering. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Asterios Polyp | First Impressions

    Your heroes team up to give their First Impressions of Asterios Polyp! "Meet Asterios Polyp: middle-aged, meagerly successful architect and teacher, aesthete and womanizer, whose life is wholly upended when his New York City apartment goes up in flames. In a tenacious daze, he leaves the city and relocates to a small town in the American heartland. But what is this “escape” really about?"Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Rook: Exodus

    Your heroes return to discuss Rook: Exodus! "Hundreds of years from now, the man known as Rook was once a simple farmer who fled the crumbling Earth for a new life. He traveled to the planet Exodus, a terraformed world where all of nature, including its imported animal population, was completely controlled by humans called Wardens.But when Exodus’s world engine failed, the Wardens’ power fell into the wrong hands, creating chaos and mass evacuation…for those who could afford it. The rest, like Rook, must scavenge for an escape vessel as the war for control of what’s left of Exodus begins."In this episode we chat about fantastic concept for the book, debate our favorite Wardens, and break down the story. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Rook: Exodus is written by Geoff Johns, art by Jason Fabok, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Doldrums of Summer 2025 | Beyond the Panels

    Your heroes return from vacation!We explore our media diet including what movies, TV, books, and video games we've been enjoying.We discuss the 3  big Superhero movies of summer: Thunderbolts*, Superman, and The Fantastic Four. Plus we talk about what other content we've been consuming including: KPop Demon Hunters, The Gilded Age, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Redcoat

    Your heroes return to discuss Redcoat!"British soldier and all-around rogue Simon Pure has led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. After a failed assassination of General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, Simon stumbled upon hooded figures performing a bizarre ritual that accidentally gave him immortality.Since that fateful day, Simon has died and returned countless times over, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with history’s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, and many more. But what are the true origins and extent of Simon’s power, and the clandestine cabal behind them? And how does this group intend to use him to destroy America? Simon means to find out, even if it finally kills him!"In this episode we chat about the comic, why we love lore, and discuss our founding fathers. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Redcoat is written by Geoff Johns, art by Bryan Hitch, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Junkyard Joe

    Your heroes return from Vietnam to talk about Junkyard Joe! "From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy’s life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy’s doorstep, warning of a new impending war."In this episode we chat about the comic, why we loved the Vietnam sequences, and discuss our favorite comic real life comic strips. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.  Junkyard Joe is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Wes Craig on Kaya and Thunderhead | Creator Interview

    Your heroes are joined by comic creator Wes Craig to discuss his current comic book projects! In this interview, Wes takes us through his career and into his current comics Kaya and the Kickstarter from Lethal Comics: Thunderhead. We go deep on the process: how he scripts his comics, the coloring collaboration with Jason Wordie, and the lettering and balloon design choices with Tom Napolitano. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Geiger

    Your heroes travel to the wasteland to read Geiger vol. 1. In this episode we chat about the Mad Max influences, the awesome Gary Frank art, and discuss the cooperative media company Ghost Machine. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Geiger is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Geiger | First Impressions

    Your heroes travel to a post-apocalyptic America to talk about Geiger! "Set in the years after a nuclear war ravaged the planet, desperate outlaws battle for survival in a world of radioactive chaos. Out past the poisoned wasteland lives a man even the Nightcrawlers and Organ People fear. Some name him Joe Glow, others call him the Meltdown Man. But his name...is Geiger."We read Geiger Vol. 1 which includes issues #1-6.Geiger is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | Beyond The Panels

    Your heroes return to accept their mission: discuss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning! In this episode we share our history with the franchise, discuss our thoughts on The Final Reckoning, and give the ComiClub definitive rankings of the series. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is directed by Christopher McQuarrie; and stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

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    The Incal

    Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal! In this episode we chat about the trippy and mystical storytelling of Alejandro Jodorowsky, gush about the insane linework and creativity of Moebius, and try to make sense of this much lauded comic book. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. The Incal is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky; art by Moebius; colored by Yves Chaland, Isabelle Beaumeney-Joannet, and Zoran Janjetov; and published by Humanoids.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Alex Segura talks Star Wars and The Forgotten Five | Creator Interview

    Your heroes are joined by writer Alex Segura to discuss his current comic book projects! In this interview, Alex takes us through his career from comic promoter to novelist and comic book writer. We explore his comic book adjacent novels Secret Identity and Alter Ego, and the in-world tie-in comic The Legendary Lynx. Then we chat about his two new comic book projects: Star Wars and The Forgotten Five. You can read and support The Forgotten Five over on Patreon. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    The Incal | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal! "John Difool, a low-class detective in a degenerate dystopian world, finds his life turned upside down when he discovers an ancient, mystical artifact called "The Incal." Difool’s adventures will bring him into conflict with the galaxy’s greatest warrior, the Metabaron, and will pit him against the awesome powers of the Technopope. These encounters and many more make up a tale of comic and cosmic proportions that has Difool fighting for not only his very survival, but also the survival of the entire universe."The Incal is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky; art by Moebius; colored by Yves Chaland, Isabelle Beaumeney-Joannet, and Zoran Janjetov; and published by Humanoids.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Fantastic Four: Books of Doom

    Your heroes don their masks to read Books of Doom! In this episode we chat about the tragedy of Victor Von Doom, what makes him such an iconic villain, and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps MCU film. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Fantastic Four: Books of Doom is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey & Robin Riggs, colored by Brian Reber, letterered by Virtual Calligraphy’s Rus Wooton, and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Fantastic Four: Books of Doom | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to Latveria to read Books of Doom. "From the black steppes of Eastern Europe, to the college campuses of New York City, and finally to the throne of Latveria — this is the life of Victor Von Doom! From his earliest disasters to his scientific triumphs to the tragedy of the fractured man he would become, this is the story you know, and the one you don’t."Fantastic Four: Books of Doom is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey & Robin Riggs, colored by Brian Reber, letterered by Virtual Calligraphy’s Rus Wooton, and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Free Planet with Aubrey Sitterson | Creator Interview

    Your heroes are joined by writer Aubrey Sitterson to talk his new comic Free Planet! In this interview, Aubrey takes us through his creator journey and the themes of the new book. We gush about Jed Dougherty's page layouts and discuss how this book acts as both art & literature to serve as counter-programming for modern comics.Free Planet is written by Aubrey Sitterson, art by Jed Dougherty, colored by Vittorio Astone, lettered by Taylor Esposito, designed by Mark Kaufman, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Fantastic Four: Grand Design

    Your heroes have a meeting in the Baxter Building to discuss about Fantastic Four: Grand Design! In this episode we chat about the legacy of the FF, the wide cast of characters, and what we like and dislike about Marvel's First Family. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Fantastic Four: Grand Design is created by Tom Scioli and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Avengers: Doomsday Casting Announcement Reaction | Beyond The Panels

    EMERGENCY POD ALERT! Your heroes rush to the ComiCave to talk about Avenger's: Doomsday casting announcement. This episode features your heroes break down the superhero casting into teams, speculate on the future of the MCU, and talk about what we'd like to see in the upcoming movie. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Fantastic Four: Grand Design | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to study their history with Fantastic Four: Grand Design. "Critically acclaimed cartoonist Tom Scioli re-examines the FF's early days in the "sole-authorship" tradition made famous by Ed Piskor's X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN trilogy! Join the Watcher and witness how it all began for Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch and the Thing! And relive the debuts of the biggest friends and foes in the FF's history - Doctor Doom, the Black Panther, Galactus, the Mole Man, the Inhumans and more - as the fabulous Fantastic Four receive the GRAND DESIGN treatment!"{Fantastic Four: Grand Design is created by Tom Scioli and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Top 10 Movies of 2024 | Beyond The Panels

    Your heroes grab some popcorn to discuss their Top 10 Movies of 2024! Adam and Blaine watched a lot of movies in 2024. They take turns working their way from the ten spot all the way to number one to see which were the best movies of the year. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Fantastic Four: Full Circle

    Your heroes travel to the Negative Zone to discuss about Fantastic Four: Full Circle! In this episode we chat about our confusion, the insane art of Alex Ross, and What we like and dislike about Marvel's First Family. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Fantastic Four: Full Circle is created by Alex Ross, color assistance by Josh Johnson, letters by Ariana Mahar, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Fantastic Four: Full Circle | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to the Silver Age with Fantastic Four: Full Circle. Our "First Impressions" is a spoiler-free episode where we cover: the bare bones, who this book is for, and judging the book by its cover."Fantastic Four: Full Circle is the first longform work written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Alex Ross, who revisits a classic Stan Lee–Jack Kirby story from the 1960s and introduces the storyline for a new generation of readers. With bold, vivid colors and his trademark visual storytelling, Ross takes Marvel’s first team of super heroes to places only he can illustrate."Fantastic Four: Full Circle is created by Alex Ross, color assistance by Josh Johnson, letters by Ariana Mahar, and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Kyle Higgins of The Massive-Verse | Creator Interview

    Your heroes return to talk about The Massive-Verse with creator Kyle Higgins! In this creator interview, Kyle takes us through his creator-owned superhero universe, the new jumping on points for Radiant Black and Rogue Sun, and explores using transmedia storytelling as an outlet to make his books feel exciting for a new generation of comic readers.Radiant Black #31 is the beginning of the Rebuild Era which is a perfect jumping on point for fans.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Criminal

    Your heroes return to discuss Criminal! In this episode we chat about heist stories, what makes Brubaker and Phillips' books great, and discuss the twists and turns in the story. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Criminal is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Sean Phillips, colored by Val Staples, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Criminal | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to you wish you a Happy New Year with the first book of 2025: Criminal.Our "First Impressions" is a spoiler-free episode where we cover: the bare bones, who this book is for, and judging the book by its cover."Coward is the story of Leo, a professional pickpocket who is also a legendary heist-planner and thief. But there's a catch with Leo, he won't work any job that he doesn't call all the shots on, he won't allow guns, and the minute things turn south, he's looking for any exit that won't land him in prison. But when he's lured into a risky heist, all his rules go out the window, and he ends up on the run from the cops and the bad men who double-crossed him. Now Leo must come face-to-face with the violence he's kept bottled up inside for 20 years, and nothing will ever be the same for him again."Criminal is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Sean Phillips, colored by Val Staples, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 6

    Your heroes continue their ongoing journey with The Saga of The Swamp Thing: Part 6!In this episode we chat about the conclusion to Alan Moore's saga, the major themes, and discuss the love story at the heart of the comic. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Saga of the Swamp Thing is written by Alan Moore, with art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 5

    Your heroes continue their ongoing journey with The Saga of The Swamp Thing: Part 5!In this episode we chat about the reimagining of this iconic character, the end of American Gothic arc, and discuss what we loved about these issues. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Saga of the Swamp Thing is written by Alan Moore, with art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 4

    Your heroes continue their ongoing journey with The Saga of The Swamp Thing: Part 5!In this episode we chat about the reimagining of this iconic character, the love story between Swampy and Abbie, and discuss what we loved about these issues. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Saga of the Swamp Thing is written by Alan Moore, with art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 3

    Your heroes continue their ongoing journey with The Saga of The Swamp Thing: Part 3!In this episode we chat about the reimagining of this iconic character, beginning of American Gothic arc, and discuss what we loved about these issues. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Saga of the Swamp Thing is written by Alan Moore, with art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 2

    Your heroes return to talk Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 2!  In this episode we chat about the reimagining of this iconic character, the shifting art styles, and go through what we loved about these issues. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Saga of the Swamp Thing is written by Alan Moore, pencilled by Stephen Bissette, inked by John Totleben, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 1

    Your heroes return to the swamp to talk about Saga of the Swamp Thing: Part 1!  In this episode we chat about the reimagining of this iconic character, the art and colors of 80's comics, and discuss Moore's literary chops. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Saga of the Swamp Thing is written by Alan Moore, pencilled by Stephen Bissette, inked by John Totleben, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Saga of the Swamp Thing | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to the earth to preview Saga of the Swamp Thing! ComiClub is reading the full Swamp Thing story by Alan Moore in the coming months. Join us! Our "First Impressions" is a spoiler-free episode where we cover: the bare bones, who this book is for, and judging the book by its cover. "Before Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book The Swamp Thing. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history."Saga of the Swamp Thing is written by Alan Moore, pencilled by Stephen Bissette, inked by John Totleben, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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    Kingdom Come

    Your heroes return to talk Kingdom Come!  Superman Summer concludes!In this episode we chat about the classic twilight of DC story, discuss the crazy character designs, and talk about what worked and didn't work in the comic. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Kingdom Come is written by Mark Waid, illustrated by Alex Ross, lettered by Todd Klein, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 

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Join best buds Blaine & Adam as they hand out art awards, best lines, and showcase creator biographies in a monthly comic book reading club. Plus: surprise episodes covering TV/film and comic creator interviews.

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