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New Comics May 6thMentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

New Comics April 29thMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

Jason, Stephen and Scott break down Free Comic Book Day (May 2) free comics and big discounts on back issues and everything else. They flip through notable giveaways and previews, including Spider-Man, “King in Black/Queen in Black” tie-in, Avatar Legends, DC’s Next Level sampler, Avengers: Armageddon, and various all-ages and licensed titles. They debate whether publishers should return to more original, collectible FCBD-style content rather than mostly previews and samplers, citing past examples like Firepower’s launch and the Vertigo preview with exclusive Sandman pages. They also highlight interest in Vault’s Dungeon Crawler Carl sampler and discuss its premise and rising popularity.00:00 Free Comic Book Day Basics00:58 Giveaway Day and Store Deals03:07 Originals vs Samplers Debate06:56 Superman Day and Retailer Tips08:48 This Year’s Picks Spider Man09:35 Kids Comics and Brony Talk11:28 Convention Tangents Furries14:04 More Freebie Highlights17:04 Dungeon Crawler Carl Explained20:43 Dungeon Crawler Carl Buzz22:14 Grassroots Success Story24:03 Bingeing Audiobooks Stats24:52 Great Narrators and Full Cast26:54 When Audiobooks Miss the Mark29:56 Will Wheaton and Patrick Stewart31:15 Back to Free Comic Book Day32:11 DC Absolute Universe Talk36:04 Dreaming Up Absolute Constantine37:17 Free Comic Book Day SendoffMentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

Jason and Scott run through New Comic Wednesday highlights, led by Marvel’s Spider-Man/Superman crossover collection featuring a Brian Michael Bendis story plus creators like Brad Meltzer, Jeff Johns, Gary Frank, and a Peach Momoko Spider-Gwen cover, alongside numerous cover variants and a sketch cover. They spotlight a big week for DC’s Absolute line with new Absolute Flash and Absolute Wonder Woman, reprints of Absolute Batman (including the Killer Croc intro and early Bane arcs), and praise Tom Taylor’s Detective Comics. They recommend the scarce DC All In Special reprint as the launch point for the Absolute initiative and the first appearance/cover appearance of the Absolute Trinity. Other picks include Green Lantern #34, Ryan North’s Flash #2, Justice League Unlimited’s villains-joining-the-League status quo, and Superman’s “Reign of the Superboys” arc featuring fourth-wall-breaking Superboy Prime. They also note Avengers: Armageddon tie-ins and remind viewers about final order cutoffs for Avengers: Armageddon and Absolute Green Arrow.00:00 New Comic Wednesday00:06 Spider Man Superman Special01:57 Absolute Line Big Week02:31 Detective Comics And All In04:14 Lantern Flash And League00:10 Reign Of The Superboys08:44 Avengers Armageddon FOC09:33 Youngblood And Facsimiles10:42 Trades And Omnibus Picks13:41 Final Order Cutoff RemindersMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

It’s New Comic Wednesday with a solid week of releases led by a new Absolute Batman, including discussion of the surprising Robin symbol appearing on multiple covers and a strong recommendation to pick up the issue. The shop highlights reprints and facsimiles, names Fireborne #1 as the pick of the week (with an homage cover), and talks through “the next level” titles like Batwoman, Deathstroke, and Lobo, including reactions to Deathstroke’s tone and twist. They also spotlight GI Joe #21 (noting it appears largely silent), Marvel facsimiles like Silver Surfer #2, Thundercats blind bags, and the hard-to-find indie hit Nectar with a first reprint and issue #2 out now. Trade mentions include Flash: Rebirth Omnibus and Booster Gold, with talk about DC’s connected storytelling and Booster’s role in finding Superman, plus upcoming Marvel Avengers: Armageddon bagged editions bundling a Magic card and related variants.00:00 New Comic Wednesday Returns00:13 Absolute Batman Cover Mystery00:49 Reprints And Joker Restock01:22 Fire Borne Pick Of Week02:00 DC Next Level Minis Talk03:28 Superman Facsimile Spotlight04:30 Worlds Finest Weirdness04:47 GI Joe Silent Ninja Issue05:42 Marvel Facsimiles And TV Ties06:14 Indie Hits Nectar Reprint07:14 Trades Booster Gold Buzz09:20 Marvel Picks And Magic Bundles11:00 Wrap Up And Shop CallMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

It’s New Comic Wednesday with a solid week of releases led by a new Absolute Batman, including discussion of the surprising Robin symbol appearing on multiple covers and a strong recommendation to pick up the issue. The shop highlights reprints and facsimiles, names Fireborne #1 as the pick of the week (with an homage cover), and talks through “the next level” titles like Batwoman, Deathstroke, and Lobo, including reactions to Deathstroke’s tone and twist. They also spotlight GI Joe #21 (noting it appears largely silent), Marvel facsimiles like Silver Surfer #2, Thundercats blind bags, and the hard-to-find indie hit Nectar with a first reprint and issue #2 out now. Trade mentions include Flash: Rebirth Omnibus and Booster Gold, with talk about DC’s connected storytelling and Booster’s role in finding Superman, plus upcoming Marvel Avengers: Armageddon bagged editions bundling a Magic card and related variants.00:00 New Comic Wednesday Returns00:13 Absolute Batman Cover Mystery00:49 Reprints And Joker Restock01:22 Fire Borne Pick Of Week02:00 DC Next Level Minis Talk03:28 Superman Facsimile Spotlight04:30 Worlds Finest Weirdness04:47 GI Joe Silent Ninja Issue05:42 Marvel Facsimiles And TV Ties06:14 Indie Hits Nectar Reprint07:14 Trades Booster Gold Buzz09:20 Marvel Picks And Magic Bundles11:00 Wrap Up And Shop CallMentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

Stephen’s dog talked him into watching “Predator: Badlands” and somehow it’s now our recommendation for the week! Its throwback late-’80s/early-’90s sci‑fi action feel, simple plot, balanced humor and drama, and a low-key Alien crossover element involving a Weyland-Yutani synthetic; we also talk Dan Trachtenberg’s “Prey” and an animated Predator anthology. The conversation expands into what they want to see next year and beyond around shared-universe storytelling, including Marvel Alien comics, “Aliens vs. Avengers,” the potential return of more Alien titles, and how studios chase interconnected-franchise success; they revisit Universal’s stalled “Dark Universe” after “The Mummy,” debate why it failed, and talk about future monster crossovers, plus tangents on Scrubs, classic movies, retro games, and sci‑fi properties they’d like to see revived or connected.00:00 Insomnia and Thunder Walk00:51 Early Morning TV Pick01:00 Predator Badlands Hype03:26 Why It Feels Retro04:58 War Machine Comparison06:11 Scrubs Revival Discovery07:52 Alien Marvel Comics Talk09:09 Alien Lore in Predator09:58 Moonraker and Dad Movies10:42 Jaws Memories15:45 GI Joe and Moonraker Toy17:26 Action Man and UK Toys20:37 Shared Universes and Dark Universe24:17 Monster Squad and MonsterVerse26:42 Endgame Money Expectations27:37 Reeses Pieces Origin28:06 Atari ET Disaster28:56 Worst Games Rant30:01 Wii Spider Man Love30:45 Wii Party Memories32:01 GoldenEye Marriage Story33:22 Co Op It Takes Two35:10 Retro Console Setup36:02 Favorite Classics Talk39:19 Back To Shared Universes42:07 Smokey Bandit Tangent44:34 Movies You Cant Make45:42 New Crossover Ideas48:31 British Spy Connections51:10 Anime Sci Fi Crossovers52:36 Nineties Sci Fi Universe54:07 Bye JordanMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

This week’s comics April 8thMentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

Jason and Scott return for New Comic Wednesday and They spotlight a big week of “Absolute” floppies and reprints, a new Absolute Superman issue, and discuss enjoying Hawkman’s role and whether he might reappear in the upcoming Absolute Green Arrow horror-leaning story after events involving Green Arrow. They preview Batman #8 following a cliffhanger about Joker’s knowledge, note shipping issues affecting Batman A covers, and highlight Daredevil #1 by Stephanie Phillips featuring Matt Murdock as a university attorney/professor. Other picks include Superman: World’s Finest #50 (a larger anniversary issue with Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite and Earth-Three elements), Bizarro #1 by Kevin Smith, Captain Marvel: Dark Pass #1, Bad Idea’s Megalith #1 as the indie pick, JSA #18 wrapping “Year One,” Imperial Guardians, and Wonder Man #1, plus a reminder that online ordering and subscriptions are available.00:00 New Comic Wednesday Returns00:38 Absolute Line Updates01:26 Hawkman and Green Arrow Tease02:29 Batman 8 Shipping Mixup03:35 New Daredevil Era04:27 Worlds Finest 50 Spotlight05:05 Bizarro Origin by Kevin Smith06:33 More New Ones and Indie Picks08:02 Marvel Cosmic and Wonder Man09:32 Wrap Up and How to OrderMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

New Comics March 25thMentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

After finishing DC King Omega (DCKO) #5, the episode breaks down how the event pays off and sets up what’s coming next year: Superman returns with both Alpha and Omega power, takes the Heart of Apocalypse from Lex Luthor (the disappointing King Omega winner in #4), and defeats Darkseid by rallying his friends, leaving Darkseid drifting in space but not destroyed. The discussion spotlights the epilogue teases—Booster Gold promising to save Superman, Superboy Prime positioned as the Superman lead, an evil Legion in the far future, Lex seeking a heroic public image, Damian’s son receiving signals from other dimensions, and Barry Allen discovering an unwritten chapter that pulls him back toward Darkseid’s Absolute Universe. Big upcoming launches include “Next Level” (with books tied to “wild, dangerous, brave,” etc.) and All In Act Two, plus an “Absolute Crisis” promised as Darkseid’s multiversal war escalates.00:00 Spoiler Setup00:20 Tournament Recap00:55 Best Tie In Fights01:51 Night Fight Batman02:42 Issue Four Shock04:10 Issue Five Interlude05:30 Time Trapper Reveal06:27 Superman Returns07:48 Teamwork Beats Darkseid08:47 A Meta Reset10:08 Next Level Tease11:07 Aftermath Threads12:34 Barry Allen Mystery13:27 Absolute Crisis Coming14:49 All In Act Two16:31 Final ThoughtsMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

The episode reviews upcoming comic previews with an emphasis on what the hosts are most excited to read next year across Marvel, DC, and Image. On the Marvel side, they discuss Queen in Black and the muted hype around a larger “Armageddon” build, a post-Ultimate storyline featuring Miles Morales safeguarding “origin boxes,” facsimile and Epic Collection reprints, Star Wars one-shots tied to Rogue One characters, and interest in a new Daredevil run featuring law professor Matt Murdock. They also break down confusion and eventual appreciation for a new Captain America approach that shifts Steve Rogers’ awakening to the Desert Storm era and sets up Ross and Doom-related tensions. DC highlights include anticipation for Absolute Batman #20 with a redacted Robin reveal, new Absolute launches like Absolute Catwoman and Absolute Green Arrow, Absolute Superman introducing King Shazam, the final issue of Absolute Martian Manhunter, and reactions to delays and structure around Batman: Hush. Image callouts include an upcoming Energon special and a new series about lonely robots after humanity’s extinction.00:00 Previews Kickoff Banter00:14 Marvel Hype and Doubts01:38 Spider Man Brand New Day Debate05:56 JLA Avengers and Iron Fist Picks08:18 Imperial Guardians and Cosmic Cuts09:35 Ultimate Impact and Civil War Unmasked11:16 Captain America Timeline Explained18:49 More Marvel Picks and Star Wars22:41 Image Spotlight Sad Robots24:08 Queen in Black and Daredevil Talk29:19 Ultimate Impact Speculation and FOMO34:23 DC Absolute Batman and Catwoman36:43 Cover Talk and Teasers37:00 Absolute Green Arrow Mystery38:19 Pop Culture Tangent39:40 Absolute Line Updates42:46 Hush Delays Retailer Rant45:02 Barbara Gordon Breakout49:24 DC Ongoings Roundup52:01 Sonic Crossover Debate53:10 Superman Without Superman56:02 Nineties Nostalgia Returns58:00 Vertigo and Elseworlds01:01:18 Collected Editions and Omnis01:05:55 Wrap Up and SubscriptionsMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

New Comics March 11Mentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

New comics for March 4Mentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

Stephen and Scott talk comics and "stuff" while snowed in.Mentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

New Comics for Feb 25Mentioned in this episode:OutroIntro

It’s New Comics Wednesday with a stacked week led by Absolute Batman #17, which introduces Poison Ivy in the Absolute Universe and is expected to be a must-buy. The episode also highlights key facsimile releases, including Batman Adventures reprinting “Mad Love,” Detective Comics #575 (the first chapter of Batman: Year Two), and a Civil War facsimile. Looking ahead, the hosts spotlight several books positioned as major reads going into next year, including Image’s new #1 White Sky (a “ghost apocalypse” concept and the store manager John’s pick of the week), Ultimate Spider-Man #24 as the finale of Hickman’s run with the Maker’s return, and DC K.O. Titans as the end of their tie-in focused on evacuating Earth as the world ends. Other upcoming-interest picks include the Vertigo banner’s End of Life #1, It’s Jeff meets Daredevil, a new Iron Fist-related #1, Generation X #1 led by X-23, Wonder Woman during a brief Tom King break, and Chip Zdarsky’s Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon tied to the Armageddon event. The shop also notes restocks of Absolute Batman Vol. 1 trade paperbacks and the Young Avengers Marvel Epic Collection, discussing how the team has been seeded across recent MCU projects and speculating about a potential Disney+ Young Avengers future.00:00 New Comics Wednesday Kickoff 00:11 Absolute Batman #17: Poison Ivy’s Debut in the Absolute Universe00:50 Facsimile Editions Spotlight: Mad Love, Year Two & Civil War01:52 This Week’s Regular Pulls: Amazing Spider-Man & World’s Finest02:28 New #1 Alert: Image’s White Sky (Ghost Apocalypse) — Pick of the Week03:34 More New Releases: Muppets, Columbo, Ultimate Spider-Man Finale & Titans Tie-In04:37 Indie/Vertigo Corner: End of Life #1 (Grosse Pointe Blank vibes)05:20 Fun One-Shots & Marvel #1s: It’s Jeff vs Daredevil, Iron Fist & Generation X06:57 Event Talk & Other Notables: Wonder Woman filler + Zdarsky’s Wolverine: Armageddon08:23 Trades & Restocks: Absolute Batman Vol. 1, Absolute Wonder Woman & Young Avengers Epic09:23 MCU Rumor Chat: Are the Young Avengers Finally Coming?10:56 Wrap-Up: What to Grab This Week & See You in the ShopMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

In this episode of New Comics Wednesday, hosts dive into a treasure trove of exciting reprints and fresh releases. Highlighted titles include several Absolute Batman Joker editions with stunning foil variants and the penultimate issue of the ’Abomination’ arc featuring Bane. They also discuss the highly anticipated DC Koko #4, where major crossovers and character interactions promise thrilling developments. Other notable mentions include Absolute Wonder Woman annuals, the new zombie-themed Bleeding Hearts from Vertigo, and significant reprints like the original Punisher Mini-Series and Alan Moore’s ’Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?’ Superman issue. As always, trade paperbacks and standout indie picks receive a spotlight, provide something for every comic enthusiast.00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview00:11 Reprints and Variants Galore02:01 DC Ko and Major Crossovers04:26 Aquaman and The Blue05:31 New Vertigo Line: Bleeding Hearts06:32 Classic Reprints and Facsimiles10:54 Store Manager’s Pick and Indie Hits12:15 Upcoming Releases and Final ThoughtsMentioned in this episode:IntroOutro

Join us for this week’s New Comic Book Wednesday as we dive into the best new comic releases! From crossovers in DC KO’s Boss Battle to epic battles - Absolute Superman vs Absolute Hawkman, we’ve got a lot to unpack. We also spotlight new issues from iconic series like Batman and Green Lantern, discuss our favorite nostalgic comics, and highlight upcoming releases that have us excited for next year. Get all the latest updates, tips for snagging popular issues, and more in this action-packed episode.00:00 Introduction to New Comic Wednesday00:13 DC Comics Highlights02:07 Absolute Series and Batman Picks05:12 Vertigo and Other Notable Releases09:25 Marvel Epic Collections and Miscellaneous Picks12:11 Wrestling and Comics Crossover13:33 Classic Reprints and ConclusionMentioned in this episode:OutroIntro