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An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their third episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the novel Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future, from novelist A.S. King. Please note, this episode talks about mental health issues, and suicide. There are links to resources at the bottom of the show notes, and the Ladies would like to tell all of their listeners that they are here if you need to reach out. Next month they will be looking at the character of Ms. Marvel in her various incarnations, with a specific focus on Kamala Khan. Ladies of Valhalla is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female or female-identifying creators, or featuring female or female-identifying characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them

Tune in for a special interview edition of the TALKING COMICS podcast with friend of the pod KELLY SUE DECONNICK (Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly)!!! Kelly Sue dives deep into some of her most acclaimed work and talks about the future for her as a storyteller across media! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan 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.

WE MADE IT!!! 350 EPISODES Y'ALL!!! Thanks to everyone who made this possible--it has been an honor and a privilege talking comics with you all over the last 350 episodes. And a very special thanks to some very very very special guests who help make this episode uber-amazing!!! (SPOILERS: IT'S SEAN LEWIS & CAITLIN YARSKY OF COYOTES FAME AND JEREMY WHITLEY OF UNSTOPPABLE WASP FAME!!!) Books talked about this show include: Giant Days #41, Batman #52, Leviathan #1, Backways Vol. 1 : All the Forgotten Things, and Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World.  The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan 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.

Sweet Solomon Grundy, Born on a Mundy--Joey's back!!! He joins the crew and hits the ground running with tons of comics talk, including the shocking "season finale" of SAGA, the end of Harrow County, and new first issues of Mr. & Mrs. X, Bone Parish, and Justice League Dark. Also, Bob's got your Doomsday Clock update coming in hot!!! Also this episode, Melissa leads the conversation on TEEN TITANS GO! To the Movies!!! So CRACK AN EGG ON IT--CACAW!!! Books talked about this show include: Modern Fantasy #2, Making Friends, Marvel Two-in-One #8, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur #33, Doomsday Clock #6, Wonder Woman #51, Bone Parish #1, Shanghai Red #2, The Seeds #1, Saga #54, Descender #32, Harrow County, Hellicious #1, Justice League Dark #1, Mr. & Mrs. X #1, and The Weatherman #2. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who

This week on the Talking Comics podcast, Bob, Jessica, and Steve take off their pants, sip on a bit of Grandpa's old medicine, and wax rhapsodic about the many comic book announcements, Eisner Award winners, and trailers of San Diego Comic-Con. So sit back, relax, and let us take you away on a magical mystery tour sponsored by the good people at Pants Are Dumb.  Books talked about this show include: Batwoman #17, Life of Captain Marvel #1, The Thrilling Adventure Hour #1, Magic: The Order #1-2, Rob William's Suicide Squad, and much more! We also discuss the debut trailers for the following films: Aquaman, Shazam!, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Glass, and DC Universe's Titans.

Bob, Jessica and Steve assemble, once again, to bring you another podcast filled with dead horses, warm hugs, and details regarding Joey's One Man Show Repertoire. So gather round, dig your heels in, and enjoy! Books talked about this show include: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #34 , Ms. Marvel #32 , Giant Days #40, Paper Girls #22, Nancy Drew #2 , Star Trek: New Visions #22, She Could Fly #1, Little Girl #1, Morte, X-23 #1, and Farmhand #1, Outpost Zero #1, Plastic Man #2, Domino #4, among others.

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their second episode the Ladies talk through the award winning webcomic and graphic novel Nimona, from Noelle Stevenson. They take an in depth look at the story, art and characters, as well as coming up with a soundtrack for the book and a dream cast for the forthcoming movie adaptation. Also, Jessica schools everyone on why we eat fast food, Sarah proves she has terrible taste in music, and Bronwyn goes all Shakespearean! Next month they will be looking at A.S. King’s novel Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future, a story about photography, feminism and the future. Thank you to everyone who reached out with feedback on the first episode, especially about Sarah being too quiet - they do say there is a first time for everything! In an attempt to sort out the volume issues, the Ladies have turned Sarah up, but maybe a bit too much. We promise that W eats working on the issues, and hope that you will b

Bob, Melissa, Jessica and Steve get all dolled up for the big Batman #50 wedding celebration. Plus, the gang reviews Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp. But wait ... there's more. We also make time for Lightning Rounds, Open Discussion and field a few of your fine Listener Questions. Enjoy! Books Talked About This Podcast: Batman #50, Catwoman #1, I Hate Fairyland #20, Captain America #1, Son of Hitler, Cosmic Ghost Rider #1, Marvel Rising: Squirrel Girl/Ms. Marvel #1, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #1, Death and Glory #1-3, Sword Daughter #1-2

This week, we have not one but TWO very special guests: Sarah Miles (co-host of the Ladies of Valhalla podcast!) and Kristen Gudsnuk (creator of Henchgirl and Making Friends)!!!! The two incredible women join Bob and Joey as they talk through all the biggest news and releases in comics-dom from the last week, including the milestone 50th issue of Ms. Marvel, the first issue of Matthew Rosenberg's Multiple Man, and Kristen's own work on Modern Fantasy #1!!! The crew also weighs in on the Batman #50/New York Times spoiler fiasco from this past weekend and Bob gives a heartfelt tribute to Harlan Ellison. Check it! Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include:Batgirl #24, Batman: Prelude--Harley/Joker, Moon Girl #32, Marvel Two-in-One #7, Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever--The Original Teleplay, Multiple Man #1, Sentry #1, Kill or be Killed #20, I Love this Part by Tillie Waldren, ApocalyptiGirl by Andrew MacLean, Taproot by Keezy Young, Jane, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, Coda #1-2, Motherland

SWEET CHRISTMAS!!!! This week, Melissa's back and the gang reviews Season 2 of Netflix and Marvel's LUKE CAGE, catches up on a BUNCH of killer comics, and takes some really really special listener questions, including one about comic book issues and stories that connect with us on a personal level. Tune in, folks!!! Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include: Batwoman #16, Brave & the Bold #5, Ant-Man & Wasp #2, Giant Days: Extra Credit, Shanghai Red #1, Tank Girl: All Stars #1, A Strange & Beautiful Sound, X-MEN: GOLD #30, Infidel #2-4, Delta 13 #1 & 2, Gideon Falls #3-4, Ask for Mercy, The Lost City of Explorers, Fence #1-7, Gale Galligan's Jon 2, The Amazing Spider-Man #801, Tony Stark: Iron Man #1, and Batman #49. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, fro

We're just about halfway done with 2018, so Steve, Bob, and Joey talk about their favorite comics so far this year!!! Also, new issues of Plastic Man, THOR, and Domino drive the Open Discussion. Also also, THE INCREDIBLES 2 dropped this past week and we've got a spoiler-free review!!! Be excellent to each other, folks, and READ COMICS!!! Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #33, Marvel Rising: Alpha #1, Red Sonja/Tarzan #2, Batman--Prelude to the Wedding: Batgirl/Riddler, Dakota North: Design for Dying TPB, Marvel Two-in-One Annual, By Night #1, Tomb Raider - Inferno #1, Proxima Centauri #1, About Betty’s Boob, The Weather Man #1, Megahex / Megg and Mogg in Amsterdam (and Other Stories) / One More Year, Thor #1, Plastic Man #1, Nancy Drew #1, and Domino #3. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their first episode the Ladies introduce themselves and some of their favourite pastimes, speak about what they like, love and loathe, and generally talk nerdy to you. Next month they will be looking at Noelle Stevenson’s award-winning web comic and graphic novel Nimona. Ladies of Valhalla is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female or female-identifying creators, or featuring female or female-identifying characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them at ladiesofvalhalla@gmail.com The Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer. ‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarry (@SuperbadLarry on Twitter)

SO MANY AMAZING NEW BOOKS THIS WEEK!!! Between Justice League #1, Deadpool #1, Ant-Man & The Wasp #1, Brother Nash #1, Garfield: Homecoming #1, The Highest House #1, etc. etc. etc., the Talking Comics crew had TONS of comics to talk about on talking comics. And Jess is back just in time for the latest issue of Batman!!! (PS - What is the Batman/Joker 'ship portmanteau??? Joey has an idea...) Also, the gang talks some of the big news out of DC regarding Geoff Johns and Vertigo AND the breaking news about the return of Unstoppable Wasp!!! And Into the Spider-Verse!!! And Cloak & Dagger!!! Also also, dream casting a 2018 reboot of the iconic '60s Batman tv series!!!!!!! Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include: Paper Girls #21,Bombshells United #19, Giant Days #39, Ant-Man & Wasp #1, Ant-Man & Wasp: Living Legends #1, Stowaway to the Stars, About Betty’s Boob, Garfield: Homecoming #1, Brother Nash #1, Moon Girl #31, Sword Daughter #1, The Last Siege #1, Justice League #1, The H

Ever want to PLAY GOD and change the reality of your favorite comic book universe??? On this week's podcast, Steve, Joey, and Bob have a RETCON PARTY and discuss the singular, watershed moments that they would alter and CHANGE THE UNIVERSE FOREVER!!! Also, it's that time of year again: DOOMSDAY CLOCK IS BACK!!! Also, the end of Abbott, a little My Little Pony, and BENDIS' TAKE ON MAN OF STEEL!!! Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include: We Are The Danger #1, Ms. Marvel #30, Infinity War Countdown: Captain Marvel, Lockjaw #4, My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries #1, Survival Fetish #2, Dodo, Man of Steel #1, Amazing Spider-Man #796-800, Ms. Marvel #19-30, Vampironica #1-2, Abbott #5, Doomsday Clock #5.  The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases

On this week's podcast: Bob, Melissa, Eisner Award-winner Prof. Carolyn Cocca, and Steve wax rhapsodic about a host of comic books, offer some fresh perspectives on both Deadpool 2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story, and talk about their favorite Comic Book movie soundtracks of all time! Book titles talked about during this week's episode include: 100 Bullets, Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E., Legion of Monsters, Batgirl #23, Batman Beyond #20, Black Panther #1, Secret Six Vol. 3, Unhinged, A Life in Comics, Welcome to the New World, All Summer Long GN, Batman: White Knight, and Green Lantern: Earth One, Vol. 1 Also, here's a link to the Writer's Experience podcast where Steve was a special guest. Be sure to check it out: https://soundcloud.com/writerexperience/ep3

"Time to make the CHIMICHANGAS!!!" The gang's all here to review the latest in Fox's X-Marvel CinematiX X-Verse (XXX). Profanity, violence, and puns abound... oh yeah and they talk about the movie, too. LOLZ.  Books talked about this podcast include: Batwoman #15, Dead Hand #2, Bombshells United #18, Brave & Bold #4, X-Men: Wedding Special #1, Barrier #1-3, Fraggle Rock, American Born Chinese, Eternity Girl #1-3, Edge of Venomverse #1-5, Venomverse #1-5, Batman #47, Thor: Gates of Valhalla, Flavor #1..  The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan 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.

Joey's back this week as the gang dives deep into some crazy comics, some big changes over at DC Comics, and a ton of listener questions. Melissa checks out some Eisner nominees, Bob checks in with the end of Batgirl & the Birds of Prey and the first post-Erica Henderson issue of Squirrel Girl, and Steve read Venom #1.  Books talked about this podcast include: Squirrel Girl: 2 Fuzzy, 2 Furious, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #32, Batgirl/BoP #22, Velvet Vol. 1-3, The Foreigner, Old Man Logan, Angelic Vol 1, Redlands Vol. 1, The Tea Dragon Society , Venom #1, Metal: Justice League - No Justice #1 , The New Mutants: Dead Souls #3, Domino #2.  The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomic

Bob, Jessica, and Steve are holding down the fort, this week, so you'd better hold onto your butts. This episode, the crew recap their Free Comic Book Day adventures, present extended Lightning Rounds, and answer a whole bunch of fun questions from both our listeners and co-hosts. Plus, mythological creatures, esteemed coffee dates, and Starfleet assignments! Buy the ticket, take the ride! Books talked about this podcast include: Red Sonya / Tarzan #1, Giant Days #38, Marvel Rising #0, Moon Girl #30, Abbot #4, Zero's Journey #1, Street Angel Dog, The Ghost & The Owl Vol. 1, Death & Glory #1, Batman #48, DC Nation #0, A Girl in the Himalayas GN, Be Prepared GN, and Rock Candy Mountain Vol. 1 & 2

'NUFF SAID, TRUE BELIEVERS. FYI: WE GO FULL SPOILERS @ ~53:00. So watch out! Avengers: Infinity War is the 19th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is directed by Joe & Anthony Russo from a script by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt, and many more. It is in theaters now! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan 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.

Before the gang succumbs to AVENGERS INFINITY WAR HYPE HYPE HYPE, there are still comics to discuss!!! This week: an adorable graphic novel called My Boyfriend is a Bear, a new series from Image called Skyward, and the landmark 1000th issue of Action Comics!!! Also, the gang dissects the new Venom trailer, chats about the ongoing mindmess that is Legion, and takes a slew of Listener Questions!!! This week's question is from Joey: Pitch a solo series and a team-up book featuring characters that you feel finally deserve their time to shine. Any publisher. Heroes or villains. (We know: not really a question... but Joey's weird, soooo...) #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talk