Waiting on the Trade

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Waiting on the Trade

Waiting on the Trade is a comics book club for people who can't keep up with monthly comics. Join Pat, Matt, and each month's guest host as they discuss some of their favorite trade paperbacks and graphic novels.

  1. 91

    Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1

    In this episode, we discuss the first volume of Witch Hat Atelier, by magical mangaka Kamome Shirahama.

  2. 90

    Fantastic Four Vol. 1 (2026)

    In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke joins us to discuss the second first volume of writer Ryan North's Fantastic Four run.

  3. 89

    East of West Vol. 1

    In this episode, guest host Simon Payne joins us to discuss the first volume of East of West.

  4. 88

    Schlock Mercenary: Longshoreman of the Apocalypse

    In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney joins us to discuss Schlock Mercenary: Longshoreman of the Apocalypse.

  5. 87

    Lucas Wars

    In this episode, Kathryn Prince joins us to discuss Lucas Wars.

  6. 86

    Dandadan Vol. 9

    In this episode, Suzanne and Simon Payne join us to discuss volume nine of Dandadan.

  7. 85

    Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees

    In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, we discuss Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, a cozy-but-grisly anthropomorphic thriller from writer/artist Patrick Horvath and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

  8. 84

    What You Been Reading?

    In this episode, we do a rundown of various comics we've read recently. That's right, it's a new format!

  9. 83

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1: Return to New York

    In this episode, Tyler Marifke joins us to discuss Volume One of Jason Aaron and co.'s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

  10. 82

    Mismatched

    In this episode, Suzanne Payne joins us to discuss Anne Camlin and Isadora Zeferino's Mismatched.

  11. 81

    Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) Vol. 1

    In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney joins us to discuss Jonathan Hickman, Marco Chechetto, David Messina, and co.'s Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1.

  12. 80

    Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Vol. 7

    In this episode, we discuss volume seven of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

  13. 79

    Avengers: Twilight

    In this episode, we discuss Avengers: Twilight with guest host Trevor Doetsch.

  14. 78

    The Power Fantasy Vol. 1

    In this episode, we discuss The Power Fantasy Vol. 1 with guest host Callum Smith.

  15. 77

    Dawnrunner

    In this episode, we discuss Dawnrunner with guest host Simon Payne.

  16. 76

    Scalped Vol. 1

    In this episode, we discuss Scalped Vol. 1 with guest host Tyler Marifke.

  17. 75

    Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-San Vol. 1

    In this episode, we discuss Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-San Vol. 1 with guest host Jonathan Gurney.

  18. 74

    Supper Club

    In this episode, we discuss Supper Club with guest host Suzanne Payne.

  19. 73

    My Boyfriend Is a Bear

    In this episode, we discuss My Boyfriend Is a Bear with guest host Kathryn Prince.

  20. 72

    Suicide Squad: Bad Blood

    In this episode, we discuss Suicide Squad: Bad Blood with guest host Trevor Doetsch.

  21. 71

    Moomin: Book Two

    In this episode, we discuss Moomin: Book Two with guest host Callum Smith.

  22. 70

    Eight Billion Genies

    In this episode, we discuss Eight Billion Genies with guest host Simon Payne.

  23. 69

    So, We Had an Episode Ready …

    No Waiting on the Trade this month, as the recent sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman made us decide not to release our discussion of Death: The Deluxe Edition.

  24. 68

    The Superior Foes of Spider-Man Vol. 1

    In this episode, we discuss the first volume of The Superior Foes of Spider-Man with Tyler Marifke.

  25. 67

    Grafity’s Wall

    In this episode, we discuss Grafity's Wall with guest host Jonathan Gurney.

  26. 66

    Rat Queens Vol. 1

    In this episode, we discuss Rat Queens Vol. 1 with guest host Suzanne Payne.

  27. 65

    A Guest in the House

    In this episode, we discuss A Guest in the House with guest host Kathryn Prince.

  28. 64

    Far Sector

    In this episode, we discuss Far Sector with guest host Simon Payne.

  29. 63

    It’s Our 50th Episode; Let’s Rank All the Comics

    In this special anniversary episode, we're looking back at the (roughly) 50 comics we've read so far and doing what the fans have demanded: Ranking all the stories against each other.

  30. 62

    Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1

    In this episode, we discuss the first volume of Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca's Star Wars: Darth Vader, with guest host Trevor Doetsch.

  31. 61

    Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls

    In this episode, we discuss Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls with guest hosts Mike and Ryan Drew.

  32. 60

    Ping Pong

    In this episode, we discuss Taiyo Matsumoto's Ping Pong with guest host Callum Smith.

  33. 59

    The Death of Doctor Strange

    In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, we discuss The Death of Doctor Strange with guest host Tyler Marifke.

  34. 58

    Monstress Vol. 1

    In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, we're discussing volume one of Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda's Monstress.

  35. 57

    Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.

    In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, we discuss Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. with guest host Kathryn Prince.

  36. 56

    The Sandman: Overture

    Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Zero: Overture.

  37. 55

    Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

    In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney dips his toes into the DCU, as we discuss Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, and Clayton Cowles's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

  38. 54

    The Sandman: The Wake

    Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Ten: The Wake.

  39. 53

    Batman: A Death in the Family

    In this episode, guest host Trevor Doetsch swings in like a crowbar to the head, as we discuss Batman: A Death in the Family.

  40. 52

    The Sandman: The Kindly Ones

    Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Nine: The Kindly Ones.

  41. 51

    Once & Future: Vol. 1

    In this episode, guest host Simon Payne chooses wisely, as we discuss the first volume of Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and Ed Dukeshire's Once and Future.

  42. 50

    Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire

    In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke goes on an awkward couple's retreat with us, as we discuss Kelly Thompson, Pere Pérez, Frank D'Armata, and co.'s Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire.

  43. 49

    The Sandman: Worlds’ End

    Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Eight: Worlds' End.

  44. 48

    Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra

    In this episode, guest host Suzanne Payne gets astrological with us, as we discuss Paulina Ganucheau, Kevin Panetta, and co.'s Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra.

  45. 47

    Saga Vol. 10

    In this episode, guest host Kathryn Prince sells out with us, as we discuss volume 10 of Fiona Staples, Fonografiks, and Brian K. Vaughan's Saga.

  46. 46

    Heartstopper Vol. 1

    In this episode, guest host Bryce Manning lets Netflix's suggestion algorithm be our guide, as we discuss the first volume of Alice Oseman's Heartstopper.

  47. 45

    Superman and the Authority

    In this episode, guest host Callum Smith helps us navigate the wild world of corporate superhero comics, as we discuss Grant Morrison, Mikel Janín, Jordie Bellaire, and co.'s Superman and the Authority.

  48. 44

    The Sandman: Brief Lives

    Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Seven: Brief Lives.

  49. 43

    How to Find Good Comics

    In this special episode, guest host Simon Payne helps us answer a question that most fledgling comics readers have: How do you find good comics? We list great recommendation resources and ways to purchase (or borrow) comics and graphic novels.

  50. 42

    DIE Vol. 4

    In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney gets railroaded by a stubborn DM, as we discuss the final volume of Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans, Clayton Cowles, Rian Hughes, and Chrissy Williams's DIE.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Waiting on the Trade is a comics book club for people who can't keep up with monthly comics. Join Pat, Matt, and each month's guest host as they discuss some of their favorite trade paperbacks and graphic novels.

HOSTED BY

Patrick Fitzgerald-Fleck and Matt Ledger

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