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NOW on SPOTIFY!In our last regular TC episode for 2020, the boys are joined by John Burkle to talk a BUNCH of comics, including Tom King & Clay Mann’a Batman/Catwoman #1!!! And then we finally dive into the end of X OF SWORDS!!!!!! Also, tons of movie/TV news and a few listener questions.Be sure to tune in for our annual BEST OF nominations shows over the next three weeks!!!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Lighting Rounds!!!01:33:40 - Break!!!01:34:00 - Open Discussion!!!02:00:30 - Movie/TV News!!!02:15:00 - DC’s MARCH SLATE!!!02:21:45 - Listener Questions!!!02:43:00 - NCBD!!!02:51:15 - Naughty Post-Credits!!!Comics talked this week: Batman/Catwoman #1, Daredevil #1-25, Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn #1-2, Batman #104, Justice League: Endless Winter #1, DRAGON HOOPS, Champions #3, Superman #42-50 (New 52), Action Comics & Superman by Bendis, Metal Men #12, Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1, Black Widow #4, Spy Island #4, Lumberjanes: End of Summer, Batgirl Adventures: A League of Her Own, Far Sector #9, Th

In this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve deliver perhaps the most explicit Talking Comics podcast to date, so be sure to buckle up. This episode has got Thanksgiving banter, a Talking Comics Awards check-in session, and, of course, comic books galore! Comics talked about this week:Power Pack #1, Marvel Action: Chillers #2, Sabrina: Something Wicked #4, Justice League Dark #28, Champions #1-2, Other History of the DC Universe #1, Sparrowhawk Vol. 1, Snap Flash Hustle Vol. 1, Black Magick #1-16, John Constantine: Hellblazer #12, I Walk With Monsters #1, plus plenty more!The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, Aaron Amos, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

NOW on SPOTIFY!No foolin’ this time!!! Stephanie Cooke returns to the podcast to talk up her upcoming graphic novel, OH MY GODS!, as well as a TON of comics with the boys. For pre-orders: https://www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/Oh-My-Gods/9780358296935.Oh and WONDER WOMAN 84 snagged that Christmas Day digital release!!! Things are looking up!!!Time Stamps:00:06:20 - Lighting Rounds01:18:45 - Interview w/ Stephanie Cooke!02:13:00 - #NCBD02:21:12 - Post-CreditsComics talked this week: Fantastic Four #26, Captain American #25, Marvel Action: Avengers #2, Black Magic #16, Aquaman #65, The Magic Fish, Wonder Twins, Vixen, Daredevil/Black Widow: Abattoir, Black Widow: The Coldest War, The Book Tour, X of Swords (X-Force #14, Hellions #6, Cable #6), Rise of Ultraman #1-3, Rorschach #2, Once and Future #1-12, Strange Academy #1-5, Lore Olympus, Anya’s Ghost, Superman Smashes the Clan, and Stepping Stones.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve

In this week's episode, Sarah keeps Steve's hosting chair hot in an attempt to corral the awesome powers of Bob Reyer, Aaron Amos, and special guest Jeremy Whitley. In addition to bringing some nasty weather with Lightning Rounds, the group also talks about Jeremy's new Marvel title Marvel Action Chillers, as well as Mr. Whitley's new Progressively Horrified podcast.Comics talked about this week:Wonder Woman #766, Miskatonic #1, The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #16, Avengers #83, Once and Future Vol. 2, Barbarella, Getting It Together #1-2, Marauders #15, Excalibur #14 and Wolverine #7, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya, Marvel Action Chillers #1Films & Television Shows talked about this week: After Midnight, Quiet Room, Jennifer's Body, Mayhem, Hair Wolf, Prevenge, Velvet Buzzsaw, House, What Keeps You AliveThe Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Re

In this special episode of the Talking Comics podcast, Steve is joined by comic book creator David Pepose (Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, The O.Z.) to discuss everything from making comics during lockdown to the future of Spenser & Locke and the launch of Scout's Honor, an Aftershock limited series event. This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant managing editor & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and Sarah Miles, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com

NOW on SPOTIFY!Now that we’ve crossed the halfway point in the big X OF SWORDS crossover at Marvel, the gang is joined by John Burkle to talk all the twists and turns going on in Otherworld!!! When are those sword fights gonna drop?????Also, TONS of comics talk and some big news over at DC Comics with the announcement of a new Editor-in-Chief: Marie Javins!Also also, be sure to tune in this FRIDAY for an exclusive interview with friend of the pod DAVID PEPOSE in regards to his latest book for Aftershock, SCOUT’S HONOR!!!Timestamps:00:05:20 - Lighting Rounds!01:27:45 - X of Swords!02:12:00 - News!02:18:15 - NCBD!02:28:00 - Pepose Preview!Comics talked this week: Deadpool #8, Captain Marvel #23, Black Widow #3, Spy Island #3, Wicked Things #6, Redfork #1, Lonesome Days SAVAGE NIGHTS #1, The Pull #1, Atlantis Attacks #4, Thor #9, Batman #102, DCeased Planet #5, DCeased: Hope at World’s End #13, Avengers #38, We Only Find them When they’re Dead #1-2, Power Rangers: A Nightmare on Elm Street #1-3, Crossover #1, Yo

In this week's episode of the podcast, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve attend a Halloween afterparty, talk spooky film science, get into the sauce, and tease the future of Talking Comics.In addition to some comics-related shenanigans, the crew also talks about a series of spooky movies, Sarah's Night of the Deadlift, Aaron's big candy bar, and Bob's evening with Madam Satan.Books talked about on this week's episode:#Seven Secrets #1-3, X of Swords: Stasis #1, Department of Truth #2, The Pull #1, Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story, Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed, Bliss #4, Blue in Green OGN, Wonder Woman #765, Lon Chaney Speaks OGN, Madam Satan #1, Ravine the Witch?Films, TV series, or video games talked about this podcast:Too many to name, but mostly Sinister and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, Skeleton Crew Beta (video game)Time Stamps:Lightning Rounds begin at the 29:00 markThis Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (

In this week's episode of the podcast, Prof. Carolyn Cocca joins Bob, Aaron, and Steve for an investigation into the final issue of Batgirl, Ryan Wilder's comic book debut, and Javicia Leslie's new Batwoman Suit.This episode also finds the crew delivering Lightning Rounds, talking up Oscar Isaac's potential casting for Marvel's Moon Knight, and forming coming superbands!Books talked about on this week's episode:Edgar Allen Poe's Snifter of Blood, Black Magick #15, Fantastic Four #25, November Vol. 3, Giant Days Vol. 14, Star Wars Darth Vader #1-6, Star Trek Deep Space 9 Too Long a Sacrifice #1-3 (of 4),  Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge GN, Hidden Society #4, Excalibur #13, X-Men #13, Batman #446-429, Batman #101, The Plot #1-6, Fearscape: Vol. 1, Batgirl #50, Hark! A Vagrant,  Step Aside, Pops!Films, TV series, or video games talked about this podcast:Batman: Death in the family (film), Tell Me Why (video game)This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The p

In this week's very special episode, we're joined by British author and comic book creator Paul Cornell to talk about his upcoming title co-created by Sally Cantrino "I Walk With Monsters" from Vault Comics. Additionally, the group also discusses DC's Future State roadmap, Marvel Unlimited changing their release window policy, and retailer shipment woes.Books talked about on this week's episode: Wonder Woman #764, Captain America #24, Captain Marvel #22, Dracula, Motherf@*ker OGN, Batman: Knight and Squire, X of Swords: Creation #1, New Mutants #13, Hellions #5, Cable #5, X-Factor #4, Excalibur #11-12,  Marauders #13, Wolverine #6, Iron Man 2020 (Event), Rorschach #1, Commanders in Crisis #1, Justice League Odyssey #1, Blake Undying #1, Thor #7, Thor #8Films of TV shows talked about on this week's episode:Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 & 3, Lovecraft Country Season 1Time Stamps:0:05:00 - Lightning Rounds1:07:56 - Paul Cornell Interview2:09:00 - NewsThis Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comic

During this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Joey, and Steve discuss everything from young superheroes to Wonder Woman's Amazonian sister, Nubia, to what songs we'd pair with our favorite comics and beyond! In addition to some Lightning Round action, the group finally, at long last, responds to some of your exciting listener questions. Things get pretty musical in this episode, folk. Hold onto your butts.Books talked about on this week's episode:Deadpool #7, Black Widow #2, Spy Island #2, Adventureman #4, X of Swords, Wonder WOman #204-206, Far Sector #8, Young Justice #19, Outlawed #1, Champions #1, Ms. Marvel #12-15Films and TV series talked about this episode:All-Star Superman, Son of Batman, Batman vs Robin, JL vs Teen Titans, Teen Titans Judas Contract, Aquaman Throne of Atlantis, Superman vs the Elite, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Green Lantern First Flight, Harley Quinn: Season 2, DARK: Season 3, The Haunting of Bly ManorThis Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.

NOW on SPOTIFY!Friend of the podcast (and Eisner-winner) Professor Carolyn Cocca joins the show this week to talk about her new book, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel: Militarism and Feminism in Comics and Film. Also, the gang talks tons of comics, including some bummers in Wonder Woman #763 and Batgirl #49 and some winners like the second chapter of X OF SWORDS and Shang-Chi #1!!!!Oh yeah, AND MARVEL CAST MS. MARVEL OMGGGGGG!!!Lighting Rounds start the show, and then the interview with Professor Cocca begins at 01:36:20!!!Comics talked this week: Wonder Woman #763, Wonder Woman 1984 Special, Harley Quinn & The Birds of Prey #3, Fantastic Four #24, The Department of Truth #1, Batman: The Joker Warzone, Shang-Chi #1, X-Factor #4, Strange Academy #3, and Batgirl #49.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, Aaron Amos, and Sarah Mil

During this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve groove to the soothing sounds of Vin Diesel's new single "Feel Like I Do", ponder the future of DC's Batgirl, discuss Zack Snyder's new $70 million price-tag for Justice League, review some new music releases, and talk about comics, comics, comics!Comics talked about this podcast:Slaughter House-Five OGN, Wicked Things #5, Immortal She-Hulk #1, Silver Surfer OGN, Black Magick #14, Sabrina: Something Wicked #3, Justice League Dark #26, X of Swords: Creation #1, Eat, and Love Yourself OGN, Lighter Than My Shadow OGN, and The Immortal Hulk #1-25We also talk new album reviews for Rituals of Mine's "Hype Nostalgia", Deftones "Ohms", and Hum's "Inlet"This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant managing editor & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Jessica, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to n

NOW on SPOTIFY!Detective Comics celebrates 1000 issues since Batman’s debut in issue #27 in 1939!!! Also, the boys get into A TON of news stories, including all of the announcements coming out of the MCU, the final season of Supergirl, and the DC Universe rebrand!!!Comics talked this week: Metal Men #10, Captain America #23, Giant-Size X-Men: Storm #1, Henchgirl: Expanded Edition, Royal City, Stillwater #1, Batman #99, Iron Man #1, Hellions #4, Hardware #1-5, Genius Vol. 1, SlaughterHouse Five OGN, The Immortal Hulk #1-19, and Detective Comics #1027.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, Aaron Amos, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.###

In this week's episode, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve witness the exciting end to an EMPYRE, go bird watching with Chris Cooper, delve into dungeons, and honor the memory of Dame Diana Rigg. Oh, and did I mention that both My Little Pony and Transformers are featured in this week's episode? There's also plenty of gushing related to Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans' Die, some more Marvel's Avengers video game talk, and a heated discussion about the state of Wonder Woman.Comics talked about this podcast:Harrow County (series), Tales From Harrow County (miniseries), Mr. & Mrs. X #1-6, Deadpool #7, Black Widow #1, You Brought Me the Ocean OGN, My Little Pony / Transformers: Friendship in Disguise #1, Justice League Odyssey #24, Marauders #12, X-Factor #3, Represent #1: It's a Bird, Empyre Fallout: Fantastic Four #1, Captain Marvel #21, Wonder Woman #762,  Fantastic Four #20-22, Die #1-13Podcast Highlights:00:04:07 - Lightning Rounds01:58:30 - News: WW 1984 Delay2:06:25 - Tribute to Dame Diana Rigg2:21:12 - Com

NOW on SPOTIFY!Lots of good stuff on the show this week, from the end of Empyre to the second season of THE BOYS to the astounding new video game, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS.Also, the boys try to decide on the Top 10 Runs of the “Talking Comics” Era!!!Comics talked this week: Spy Island #1, Fantastic Four #23 , Birds of Prey #28-30, Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery, Bear OGN, We Only Find them When They’re Dead #1, Be Gay Do Comics, Genius Vol 1, New Mutants #12, Miles Morales SpiderMan #18, Lonely Receiver #1, Black Panther Vol. 1 & 2, Black Widow #1, and Empyre #6.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.###

On this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast, Bob, Aaron, Sarah, and Steve pay their respects to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer on August 28th. As you can guess, things do get emotional. However, the group also makes time for plenty of comics, listener questions, and a mini-movie review for Bill & Ted Face the Music. Rest in power, Mr. Boseman, and long live the king.Books talked about this podcast:Wonder Woman #761, Fantastic Four: Antithesis #1, Amethyst #5, Black Magick #13, Wicked Things #4, Bad Machinery: Vol 1. The Case of the Team Spirit, Shadow Service #1, Justice League Dark #25, X-Men $11, Thor #6, Genius #1, Wynd #3, Ghosted in L.A.: Vol. 1, Harrow County #1-19, Bliss #2, John Constantine: Hellblazer #8-9, Fortnite Marvel Nexus (video game)This Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant managing editor & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aa

NOW on SPOTIFY!The boys welcome a very special guest this week: TKO Studios’ co-founder TZE CHUN (@thetzechun). Chun is also an accomplished filmmaker and TV writer and producer, having worked on Fox’s GOTHAM and the upcoming Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai. Chun and TKO were also gracious enough to extend a special discount to our loyal listeners: at checkout on tkopresents.com, use code TALKING20 for 20% off!!!Also, all the big news coming out of this past weekend’s DC FANDOME, including those crazy movie trailers!Time Stamps:00:04:40 - Lightning Rounds!!!00:42:40 - DC FANDOME!!!01:13:15 - Interview with TZE CHUN!!!02:08:15 - #SNYDERCUT02:28:45 - #NCBDComics talked this week: Excalibur #11, Empyre X-men #4, Thor #6, Faithless #1-6, Faithless II #1-3, City of Secrets OGN, Batman #97, The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott, Ludocrats #3-4, The Quotable Giant Days, Wonder Woman Annual #4, Jane Foster: Valkyrie #10, Captain America #22, and Captain Marvel #20.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking

On this week's podcast, Bob, Aaron, and Steve are joined by Ringo Award nominee David Pepose to talk about the launch of his Kickstarter for The O.Z. There's also plenty of Lightning Round action, more from the DC restructure fallout and listener questions from some of you fine folks!Books talked about this podcast: Wonder Woman #760, Adventureman #3, Captain Marvel #19, Stargirl (TV series), Empyre #5, Empyre: X-Men #3, X-Force #11, Marauders #11, Justice League Odyssey #23, Pulp OGN, One Year at Ellsmere OGN, Marvel's Avengers (video game beta)David Pepose Interview - 36:57The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

NOW on SPOTIFY!This week, Bob, Aaron, and Joey talk about event storytelling in the DC and Marvel universes, the wonders of NK Jemisin and Jamal Campbell’s Far Sector, and their dream team of X-Men (thanks Gail Simone!!!).Also, so comments on the NYCC announcement that the upcoming con will be entirely online and the recent DC layoffs in editorial.Comics talked this week: Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #6, Captain America #21, Deadpool #6, Fantastic Four #22, Secret Wars #1-6, Strikeforce, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex, Bad Reception #5, Legion of Superheroes 5-7, Far Sector #7, Thor #5, Young Justice #17, Empyre #1-4, and Empyre: X-men #1-2.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us a

NOW on SPOTIFY!Joey AND Steve are back this week and the boys join Bob to talk about a BUNCH of comics, including several EMPYRE tie-ins and the full run of CHEW. The gang also dives into some listener questions and the second season of Umbrella Academy on Netflix!!! There may also be some more Avatar: The Last Airbender talk and a passing conversation about Batman vs. Superman…Comics talked this week: Captain Marvel #18, Wonder Woman #759, Black Magick #12, CLEAN ROOM, Legend of Wonder Woman, Hedra, EMPYRE #3, Cable #2, X-Factor 1, X-Men 10, Chu #1, and Chew #1-60.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.