We Got Issues Podcast

Batman? Check. Jim Lee? Check. Jeph Loeb? Also check. But does all of this awesomeness make Batman: Hush a timeless classic or does it fall apart under all that weight? G4 Alum and friend of the show Derek Johnson drops by to help Josh and BComp break it all down!

Take a ride as Josh and BComp break down Rise of the Midnight Sons - one of Ghost Rider’s first crossover events! No spoiler -- but this book is what every fan loves and hates about 90s crossovers. From polybagged number ones and shoe-horned guest appearances… to Puffy Shirts (yes, like in Seinfeld) and Star Trek-like spin-offs, is this the Ghost Rider event to top all Ghost Rider events?

“Serving Up Comics” Gene Aversa joins the show to chat about one of Hal Jordan’s most important stories, Green Lantern: Rebirth! Its impact on the Green Lantern Corps, Hal, and the DC Universe can’t be denied, but does it lend itself to new readers? Josh, BComp, and Gene are here to settle it in an over-sized episode of We Got Issues!

The Fatal Attractions crossover is a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the X-Men and ties in all of the X-Books of the era with some shocking twists and turns! And while a certain 90’s comic loving host (BComp) may be all about it… is it actually good? Luckily, Josh is here to keep Brian in line as they break down how this is actually a non-crossover crossover... and how it shaped the X-Men and Marvel universe for years to come!

The Boys, Punisher, Preacher, John Constantine… all books that have made Garth Ennis a legend in the world of Comic Books… But is it his best work? BComp and Josh are here to make the case that Hitman - the DC Assassin - might top that list. Plus a brief discussion about the Avengers: Doomsday trailers.

From the awesome arm breaks of Absolute Batman to the mindnumbing issue #1 relaunches -- it’s time for the airing of the grievances as Josh and BComp breakdown all of the good and the bad of 2025! Happy Festivus from We Got Issues!

If you ever wondered how Logan became Wolverine, you need to know about this story, Weapon X. Brutal. Harsh. Beautiful. Depressing. Scary. It’s all these things and more. Josh and BComp slice through this book to eXplain why this is a must own.

Everyone talks about Civil War, but it turns out there was an equally important event that shook the foundations of the Marvel universe -- Annihilation. Join Josh and BComp as they rocket into the Final Frontier with one of Marvel’s most important books!

Fans of the show know how much Josh and BComp love Mark Waid, but does that love hold up for his retelling of Justice League of America’s origins? And for all those Marvel fans, is this the book to convert them to DC?

Wait?!? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles aren’t just for kids? Nope! The original comics were surprisingly violent and adult… and their final story is no different. Josh & BComp break down their brutal and heartbreaking last adventure.

The Fantastic Four has over 60 years of history, but with that many issues it can be just a tad intimidating to jump into the deep end of Marvel’s First Family. Luckily Josh and BComp have the perfect book for all the fans of the latest MCU film, Fantastic Four: First Steps!

“Serving Up Comics” Gene Aversa joins Josh and BComp to dissect the latest reboot of Spider-Man… a middle-aged, father of two… and it's everything that has been missing from fans lives since the infamous “One More Day” story arc threw away years of character growth.

“Superman” has finally hit theaters and it's got its lovers and haters, but where do Josh and BComp stand on it? It's a special edition of We Got Issues that breaks down the comics and stories surrounding the film.

The Punisher is one of Marvel’s most controversial characters, but before Frank Castle went all Death Wish on the Marvel Universe, he was a young lieutenant just trying to keep his platoon alive. Josh and BComp are here to break down the man before he became the Punisher.

Sadly superhero comics lost one of its greatest writers in May… Peter David. So Josh Markwith and BComp took a break to look back at one of his funniest books, X-Factor aka the Government X-Men. Spoiler, you’ll want to pick up this book after the episode.

The Batman Origin Trilogy closes itself out with Year Three, but was it really needed? To be honest, yes and no. To fully appreciate it, you really need to know the story behind the story! Lucky for you, Josh and BComp are here to give you everything you need to know! Plus Tim Drake’s First Appearance!

Holy hell… A young, gun-toting Batman looking to go deathwish on a Punisher knock-off killing criminals and cops alike in Gotham City? No, this is not a joke. This is literally the plotline of Batman: Year Two… and guess what? It only gets crazier from there. So climb aboard as Josh and Bcomp break down all the insanity.

It’s been nearly 40 years since the first issue of Batman: Year One hit shelves and for many, this is the definitive origin of the Dark Knight. But after four decades, why does it still hold up so well? Is it really a Batman story or someone else's? Josh and BComp break it all down! And we answer a fan’s question about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie!

Whether you’re a fan of the comic book or the Prime show, there’s something special about the story of Mark Grayson. Is it the superhero angst? Is it the hyper-violence? Is it just good because it is good comics? Josh and BComp breakdown the first Compendium (Issues 0-47) to find out what makes the book tick and get into the IRL origins as well!

Captain America: Brave New World is out. Critics seem to hate it, but fans seem to like it. So what does Josh and BComp think about the movie? You might be surprised what they think as they dig into the latest MCU outing! Spoiler warning obviously.

Red Hulk makes his debut in Captain America: Brave New World, but who is he? Plus what is the latest with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Josh and BComp throw on a pair of purple pants to tear through the latest about the Crimson Behemoth.

Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All-Star Superman is considered to be one of the best stories about the Man of Steel and will be the inspiration for the upcoming Superman movie from James Gunn. However sometimes the art and writing can be a bit polarizing for some fans. Josh and BComp dive into the mini-series to figure it all out and why Superman still works after eight decades.

If you haven't read this book, you are missing out. It might be the best take on Earth's Mightiest Marksman... even bordering on masterpiece. But why is it so good and why is it a must read? Don't worry, Bro... Josh and BComp are taking aim at the Matt Fraction/David Aja "Hawkeye" series to breakdown why it is as excellent as it is and why Clint Barton deserves to stand with gods.

The Authority book reinvented the superhero team for the 21st century, literally coining the term "widescreen comics". However after 25 years and a possible movie on the horizon, does the Authority still work or has its time passed? Josh And BComp dig through their long boxes to uncover the truth - including a secret crossover issue with the Xenomorphs that changed everything.

Why is the Marvels mini-series one of the greatest comic books about superheroes? It is the art? The story? The characters? All of the above? Josh and BComp dive into the behind the scenes, the history, and all of the spin-offs to uncover why Marvels deserves a place on every comic book fan's shelf.

The Penguin show is absolutely killing it, even without Batman! So that got us thinking... what is the greatest non-Batman Batman comic book? Gotham Central of course! For fans of the Dark Knight and The Wire, this book is the dream. Listen as Josh and BComp break down one of the best Batman spin-offs.

Welcome to We Got Issues. A podcast by a couple of comic book fans about comic books. In this episode, Josh Markwith and Brian "BComp" Compton discuss what got them into comics books, what book made them fall in love with comics, and what comics they are loving right now!