NOW on SPOTIFY!Yeah, we talk about some comics, but mostly about how Black Lives Matter.Check these Twitter threads for links to Black creators and Anti-Racism resources:https://twitter.com/definitelyvita/status/1267813758107152387https://twitter.com/hashtag/drawingwhileblack https://twitter.com/ericabuddington/status/1267003645566103552Anti-Racism Resources & Ways to Participate:bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCEShttps://www.innocenceproject.org/how-to-help-justice-george-floyd/Comics talked this week: DC Superstars: Secret Origins Of Super-Heroes #17, Black Widow #1, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #5, Metal Men #6, Lois Lane #10, X-Men God Loves Man Kills, March Vol 1-3, I am Alfonso Jones, 6 Days in Cincinnati: A Graphic Account of the Riots that Shook the Nation a Decade Before Black Lives Matter, Ascender #1-10, 2020 Ironheart #1, and Astro Bot: Rescue Mission.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 [email protected].###

NOW on SPOTIFY!Longtime friend of the pod Aaron Amos joins the round table this week to talk a ton of NEW comics (!!!) as well as the EARTH-SHATTERING news that the infamous Snyder Cut of Justice League will finally see the light of day next year.Also, discussions of two new comics-based TV series, STARGIRL and SNOWPIERCER!Timestamps:00:07:40 - Lighting Rounds!!!01:13:00 - #RELEASETHESNYDERCUT01:36:00 - Marvel News01:38:30 - Movie List of Shame02:06:00 - Post-CreditsComics talked this week: Star #4, Mad #4, Minecraft: Wither Without You, Bog Bodies, Gotham High, Snowpiercer: The Escape, Far Sector, Prodigy, The Magic Order, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Ludocrats #1, and Descender.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 [email protected].###

DISCLAIMER: We'd like to offer an apology with regard to the audio quality for this week's show. Unfortunately, we've encountered some post-recording technical difficulties, and portions of the audio are less than stellar. Otherwise, it's a great show filled with lots of things and stuff. Especially comics. Enjoy!  It's Bob, Carolyn, and very garbled Steve for this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast. In addition to bringing some rousing Lightning Rounds to the table, the group also comments on Ruby Rose leave Batwoman, the state of the comics industry, and share some of their Top 5 favorite films from the 1980s. Enjoy!Books Talked About This Podcast: Squirrel Girl and The Great Lakes Avengers, Superman/Fantastic Four (1999), Gotham High OGN, JSA #81 (2006), Justice Society of America #26 (2009), Manor Black #1-4, Grizzly Shark #1-3, Ironheart #1-4

NOW on SPOTIFY!Guess what y’all! It’s *actually* New Comic Book Day… sort of. With some caveats. That’s right, folks—there are (in theory) new DC Comics in shops today and on-line. Pair that with the recent announcements from Marvel going digital for some ongoing titles we might just be back to new comics soon! But what will this mean for Wednesdays going forward??? TC Contributor-extraordinaire JOHN BURKLE joins the show this week to share his thoughts on tons of awesome books as well as all these recent announcements.Timestamps:00:09:30 - Lightning Rounds!01:09:30 - News re: Marvel’s shift to digital releases for certain titles01:53:57 - Post-Credits!Comics talked this week: The Rocketeer: Complete Adventures, Miss Fury: Sensational Sundays 1941-1944, From Girls to Grrrls: A History of Female Comics, GLX-Mas Special #1, The Authority #1-12, Sicarios, The Fire Never Goes Out: A Memoir in Pictures, Youth #1, Squadron Supreme (1985), Flash: Dead Heat, Cla$$ War #1-6, and Nailbiter.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 [email protected].###

NOW on SPOTIFY!A quick episode this week as the boys run through the various comics—new and old—that have occupied their attention over the last week! Also, with Marvel and DC making moves for the end of May, are we finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel??? Are new comics on the way??? The Shadow knows!Timestamps:00:13:00 - LIGHTNING ROUNDS!!!01:15:20 - NEWS!!! Marvel Releasing New Books?01:43:40 - Post-CreditsComics talked this week: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #7 (Vol. 2), Mad's Will Elder collection, Fantastic Four #94, #184-186, Green Lantern: Legacy, Doctor Aphra #1, Wrong Magnetic Poles, Understanding Comics, The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #1-13, Ironheart: Riri Williams #1-11, Invincible Iron Man #1-10 (Vol. 3), Umami #1,  and Blackhand Ironhead #1.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 [email protected].

We talk Apex Legends, Doom Eternal, Bloodborne and much much more!!

Issue #440: Recommendations for New Readers!!!Download Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!This week, Bob and Joey are joined by Jess and a RETURNING Sarah Miles to formulate an exhaustive RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW READERS list!!! So if you’ve been cooped up during quarantine and wanted to get some new readers hooked on comics, check it out!Also, Bob and Jess respond to recent news that Diamond will relaunch distribution starting in late May and some super thrilling Lighting Rounds!!!Timestamps:00:10:45 - Diamond Distribution News00:41:00 - Lighting Rounds!!!01:24:30 - Recommendation Lists!!!02:05:25 - Post-CreditsComics talked this week: TOO MANY TO LIST!!!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 [email protected].###

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar stay at home. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla…In this episode, the Ladies are talking to Danielle Trussoni, author and audio drama creator, about her forthcoming novel The Ancestor and its companion audio drama/podcast Crypto-Z!Next month they really will be taking a deep dive into the 2020 Netflix original movie To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: PS I Still Love YouThe Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female-identifying creators, or featuring female-identifying characters.  You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on [email protected] Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer.‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarryIf you liked The Ancestor you’ll like…Angelology – Danielle TrussoniIncryptid – Seanan McGuire – different tonally, but fun and full of cryptids!Feeding Ground – Swifty Lang, Michael Lipinski, Chris MangunDog Faced Dogs trilogy – Sarah PinboroughSomething Is Killing The Children – Miquel Muerto, James Tynion IVNightmind (YouTube)Family Ness (YouTube)Links mentioned in the show:Danielle’s website – https://www.danielletrussoni.com/Crypto-Z podcast link on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/crypto-z/id1503388186 SCP Foundation – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_FoundationMontauk Monster – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_MonsterHodag – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HodagMongolian Death Worm – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongolian_death_worm

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar stay at home. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla…In this special episode, the Ladies take some time out from the regular programming to talk all thing lockdown, discuss how COVID-19 is affecting their lives, and give some (hopefully useful) ideas on how to get through the weird new world we live in.Some helpful links are :US CDC site for COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlCanadian Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868MIND UK COVID-19 mental health support https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/Next month they will be talking to Danielle Trussoni, author and audio drama creator, about her forthcoming novel The Ancestor and its companion audio drama/podcast Crypto-Z!The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female-identifying creators, or featuring female-identifying characters.  You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on [email protected] Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer.‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarry

NOW on SPOTIFY!This week, the boys are joined by Eisner Award-winning Professor Carolyn Cocca to talk about the illustrious 1996 classic / failed TV pilot movie, GENERATION X, as well as the non-starter, PRYDE & THE X-MEN cartoon pilot!Also, a ton of DC comics to make up for our heavy Marvel week last time.Timestamps:00:08:25 - Lighting Rounds!!! Comics Comics Comics!!!01:05:50 - Open Discussion: Generation X & Pryde of the X-Men01:36:00 - Distribution News02:01:45 - Post-CreditsComics talked this week: America vs. The Justice Society #1-4, The Man of Steel #1-6 by John Byrne, Sensation Comics #85, Captain Marvel: Higher Further Faster (YA novel), Avengers Annual #10, Uncanny X-Men #158, 163, 164, 166, 171, The Man of Steel #1-6 by Brian Michael Bendis, Anti/Hero, Batman: Ego Collection, I was their American dream, Fissure Vol. 1, Tales From Harrow County #2-4, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes - Book 1The 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 [email protected].###

NOW on SPOTIFY!In addition to a TON of awesome Listener Questions (keep ‘em coming!), the boys do what they said they would and talk about literally ALL the Young Avengers books!!!We hope everyone’s doing as best as they can out there. Times are tough, but we promise to keep the shows coming every week. Stay safe, y’all!Here’s some info on LOCKDOWN LOPEZ, which Steve mentions on the show: Introducing a weekly dj set series where Terra Lopez of Rituals of Mine takes over her girlfriend’s bedroom and turns it into the club for charity! Week 1 raised enough money to buy 150 meals for Border Kindness and they are back at it again tomorrow night at 6PM PST (9:00 EST) on Twitch!About Border Kindness: Border Kindness responds to the immediate needs of migrants and refugees – as well as identifies and assists other organizations that efficiently and justly help the vulnerable in the Mexicali/Calexico Border Region.Link to LOCKDOWN LOPEZ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ritualsofmineTimestamps:00:02:20 - CoVid Catch-Up00:16:20 - LOCKDOWN LOPEZ00:23:15 - Lightning Rounds!!!01:08:00 - Comic Book News, including Distribution, Todd McFarlane, and Boom & Netflix01:28:40 - Listener Questions!!!02:12:12 - Post-Credits SceneComics talked this week: Avengers: Children's Crusade, Marvel Boy #1-6, Giant-Size Master of Kung-Fu #4, Shang Chi, Master of Kung-Fu #52, Young Avengers by Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie, Immortal Hulk #1-10, Nancy, Quarter Killer #2-5, Young Avengers #1-12, Princeless #1-4, and Friendo #1-5The 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 [email protected].###

NOW on SPOTIFY!How can we make sense of all the news about publishing and distribution and paused books??? Well, the boys got JESS to come back to the show to give us the inside scoop on how comic shops and comics publishers are dealing with the ongoing crisis. What will the comics industry look like after all this? Let’s talk it out.Also, the gang talks about all the comics they’ve been catching up on over the last week, and Joey takes a listener question about the Champions!Timestamps:00:08:40 - LIGHTNING ROUNDS!!!00:53:30 - Open Discussion: Spy Island #1!!!01:03:45 - Comic Publishing & Distribution Discussion01:38:20 - Listener Questions!!!Comics talked this week:Birds of Prey #96-108, I, Zombie vol. 1, Wonder Woman: Golden Age Omnibus vol. 4, Steeple vol. 2, Bad Machinery vol. 2, Shuri #1-10, All-New Wolverine & X-23 by Tom Taylor, Hulk & She-Hulk by Mariko Tamaki, Black Panther #1-12 (The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda), Heavy Vinyl Y2KO!, Gender Queer: a Memoir, Fallen Angels #1-6, Finger Guns #2, Champions, and Spy Island #1.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 [email protected].###

April showers be damned! The night might be dark and full of terrors, but the Talking Comics crew is here, and we're ready to social distance the hell out of some comic books! On this week's show, Bobby recants his journey through the CW's Arrowverse, in addition to sharing his thoughts about Die from Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. Meanwhile, Bob brings some of his favorite characters to the show, including Wonder Woman, Star, Amethyst, and of course, the Fantastic Four! As we make our way down the line, we find Stephanie conjuring a witch-centric lightning round packed with plenty of YA graphic novels. And then, last but certainly not least, Steve goes wild for Marvel's Hellions as well as Vin Diesel's Bloodshot! Don't be fooled by this week's show, dear listeners, because just like the Transformers, there's more to this episode than meets the eye!There are no show notes for this week's podcast because, well ... you'll see. Mwuahaha!Comics talked this week: Seven Days #8, Wonder Woman #754, Star #3, X-Men/Fantastic Four #3, Amethyst #2, Shadow of the Batgirl, Guts, Witchlight, The Okay Witch, The Witch Boy, Hellions #1The 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 [email protected].

Animal Crossing, Doom, Call of Duty Warzone are on the menu as Justin and Bobby are joined by specail guest and industry big shot Kelsey Hlavaty!

NOW on SPOTIFY!The boy are joined by Eisner Award-winning Professor Carolyn Cocca (Superwomen) to talk a ton of comics amid the COVID-19 quarantine. We’ve got the latest John Allison/Max Sarin joint, Wicked Things, as well as a Buffy catch-up, Spider-Woman #1, Captain Marvel #16, and Oracle Code!!!Also, Happy Birthday, Bob Reyer!!!!!!!!!!!! You can reach out and leave him birthday wishes and [email protected]:00:05:10 - LIGHTING ROUNDS!!!01:09:00 - OPEN DISCUSSION: Wicked Things, Captain Marvel, Spider-Woman!!!01:27:25 - News: Diamond Announces No More Shipping :( :( :(01:45:40 - NCBD!!!01:58:50 - Post-Credits :) :) :)Comics talked this week: Fantastic Four #20, Deadpool #4, Aquaman #58, Pretty Deadly: The Rat, Something is Killing the Children #6, Batman #91, Undone by Blood #2, Atlantis Attacks #2-3, Magnificent Ms. Marvel #1-7, Bad Reception #4, X-Force #9, Alienated #2, Oracle Code OGN, Star Wars: Darth Vader #1-2, Hellmouth #1-5, Angel #5-7, Buffy #8-13, Robin 80th Anniversary Special, Captain Marvel #16, Wicked Things #1, and Spider-Woman #1.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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY!In this very special edition of the Talking Comics podcast, Bob, Steve, and Joey answer a ton of listener questions about a ton of different topics. It's tough out there right now, and the gang wanted to get together and connect with everyone. Be safe, be patient, and we'll get through this together. Lots of love, y'all!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 [email protected]. ###

NOW on SPOTIFY!The boys are holed up in their respective recording studios in an effort to flatten the curve and stop the spread… but that doesn’t mean they can’t TALK ABOUT COMICS!!! Lots of books this week, including some thoughts on graphic novels like All My Friends are Ghosts, Stargazing, and Plummet!!! Also, a TON of listener questions get the gang through the cabin fever!Timestamps:00:12:50 - Lighting Rounds!!!00:50:00 - Open Discussion: Plummet00:58:45 - NEWS!!!01:13:00 - Listener Questions!!!01:41:30 - NCBD!!!Comics talked this week: Catwoman #21, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #4, Marvels Snapshots: Sub-Mariner, Cable #1, Tales From Harrow County #1, All My Friends Are Ghosts, Stargazing, BB Free #3, Thor #4, Hawkeye: Freefall #4, and X-Men #8.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 [email protected].###

NOW on SPOTIFY!In honor of International Women’s Day, we got some big WONDER WOMAN news, a final Black Widow trailer, Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy #1, and lots more lady-centric comics, including Man-eaters, Jessica Jones, and Zatana!!!Also, a morbid listener question!Timestamps:00:05:00 - Lighting Rounds!00:41:30 - Open Discussion - Mercy #100:51:50 - Black Widow - Final Trailer01:03:15 - Wonder Woman News01:07:30 - Listener Question!01:20:18 - NCBDComics talked this week: Maneaters: Tomorrow Belongs To You, Lois Lane #9, Jessica Jones: Blind Spot, Zatanna and The House of Secrets, Marauders #9, STRANGE ADVENTURES #1, Superman - Villains, Batman #90, King of Nowhere #1, Strange Academy #1, and Mercy #1.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 [email protected].###

The boys talk about ALL THE COMICS this week, especially ALL the X-Men comics that are redefining the universe, the Fantastic Four books that set up said universe, and some killer new series on the indie circuit!!!Also, we got a listener question about sexy sandwich-making music (literally).Timestamps:00:07:05 - Lightning Round!00:19:45 - CW Crisis on Infinite Earths Crossover!00:28:15 - Back to Lightning Rounds!01:00:00 - Open Discussion01:16:20 - Listener Questions01:33:40 - NCBD!Comics talked this week: Star #2, Fantastic Four: Grimm Noir, X-Men/Fantastic Four #2, Fantastic Four Annual #6, Fantastic Four #130, Fantastic Four #141, X-Men #141-142, Fantastic Four #238, Fantastic Four #245, Heroes Reborn: The Return, Falcon & Winter Soldier #1, Tomorrow #1, Leviathan Dawn #1, Invisible Kingdom #10, Plummet, X-Men #7, New Mutants #7, Finger Guns #1, The Banks #1-6, Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey & Emma Frost #1, and Amethyst #1.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 [email protected].###

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla…This month we are taking a deep dive into the 2019 Dark Horse OGN A Conspiracy of Ravens from Leah Moore, John Reppion and Sally Jane Thompson.Next month we will be talking about the 2020 Netflix original movie To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You starring Lana Condor, Noah Centino, and Jordan Fisher.The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female-identifying creators, or featuring female-identifying characters. You can find us on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email us on [email protected] Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by JSchaeffer.Design.‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarry

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla… This month they are taking a look at their best of 2019, and giving a sneak peek into their recommendations for 2020   The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female-identifying creators, or featuring female-identifying characters.  You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on [email protected] The Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer.‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarryBest of 2019:Books:Terry Pratchett’s Discworld  I’m absolutely fine : a manual for imperfect women  Feminists don’t wear pink and other lies  Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race  Middlegame by Seanan McGuireRebecca Roanhorse, Trial of Lightning, Storm of Locusts  The Institute by Steven KingDig, AS KingComics:Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With MePretty DeadlyWicked and DivineFor The Love of God Marie!DieAre You Listening?Assassin NationCodaMurder Falcon,HoX PoX aka House of X, Powers of X aka Powers of TenGiant DaysCrowdedSkywardSabrinab.b.freeMister Miracle  TV shows:SabrinaThe Good PlaceShe-Ra: Princess of PowerDeadly ClassMindhunterTuca and BertieThe MandalorianWatchmen  Umbrella AcademyBrooklyn 99Jack Ryan season 2Dark season 2  Dr WhoAnother LifeThe WitcherMovies:Captain MarvelSpider-Man: Into the SpiderverseEndgameAlita Battle AngelReady or Not (older viewers)US (older viewers)Midsommar (older viewers)John Wick 3Pokemon Detective PikachuAladdin (live action)Toy Story 4John Wick 3 – ParabellumKnives OutBooksmartCrawl (older viewers)The FarewellScary Stories to Tell In The Dark (older viewers)Missing LinkRocketmanDolemite Is My NameSerenity  albums / songs / musicians:Lizzo – Cuz I Love YouTaylor Swift – LoverMy Chemical Romance – Welcome to the Black ParadeBillie Eilish – Bad GuyThe Faint – EgowerkSpotify playlist for working outPurity RingPolicaLCD SoundsystemRituals of mineChurchesBillie EilishTom WaitsTwitter or Instagram accounts:iWeighJamela JamilBodiPosiPandaThe Supplement ReviewStrom Sports Nutrition  KellySue DeConnickyesImhotinthis (insta)eggandbee (insta)  no_collective (insta)  coachcuz (insta)amanda deibert (twitter)41strange (twitter)magicrealismbot (twitter)MrMeogi (twitter)Gail Simone (twitter)oddlypleasing (twitter)jamiemckleive (tchip zdarskyryan Northkatie Cooklucy niselykate beatoncat staggswarandpeasstheanimated life (inst)cisperfrenchfrie  katanacomicshighfructosemagJuxtaposemagBeautifulbizarremagazineJpahonenBeezlebubsofficialdigitalmeddlesketchsharkloisvb Conventions:Thought BubbleNYCCPortsmouthTrue BelieversFood:Cheese!Steve’s bagelsSeven BoneHello Fresh!Favourite episode from 2019?Episode 12 – To all the boys I’ve loved before  Kristen Gudsnuck interviewKelly Thompson interviewStorykiller   Anticipating in 2020:Books:Gideon the NinthChildren of Virtue and Vengeance (children of blood and bone book 2) – Tomi AdeyemiAn Ember in the Ashes series by Saba Tahir (book 5)Seanan McGuire : October Daye series book 14,  ghost roads seriesThe Bird King, G Willow WilsonSeanan McGuire – Wayward Children / Every Heart A DoorwayComics:Eat, and Love Yourself (Sweeney Boo!)The Impending Blindness of Billie ScottThe Killing HorizonFinger GunsAlienationAmethystDieb.b.freeanything Kelly ThompsonA Conspiracy of RavensWicked Things, John Allison & Max Sarin (6 issue mini)  TV shows:The Old GuardDr WhoUmbrella AcademyLocke and KeySabrina – january 24th  Dark season 3Movies:Wonder Woman 1984The Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley QuinnMulanHalloween Kills (older)A Quiet Place part 2  Onward & Soul (both Pixar)  AntlersBill and Ted Face The Music  Matrix sequelJohn Wick 4Marvel EternalsBlack WidowThe KingsmanConventions:Thought BubbleNYCCPortsmouthTrue BelieversFan Expo TorontoLondon (Ont)  TCAF

This week, it’s all comics and all comics news as the gang discusses the BIG NEWS that Co-Publisher Dan Didio is leaving DC Comics. In addition, thoughts and musings on the various babies running around the DC Universe, including Aqua Baby and (future?) Bat/Cat Baby!!!Timestamps:00:03:20 - Lightning Rounds!!!00:56:50 - Comic Book News!!!01:25:50 - NCBD Releases!!!01:33:20 - Post-CreditsComics talked this week: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #12, Captain America #19, Deadpool #3, Aquaman #57, Fantastic Four #19, Captain Marvel #15, Zatanna & The House of Secrets, Marvel’s VOICES #1, On the Stump #1, Superman Smashes the Klan #3, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #2, Bitter Root #6, Batman #89, Wolverine #1, and Sentient #1-6.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 [email protected].

The boys are joined by Eisner-Award winning Professor Carolyn Cocca as they chat TONS of DC Centric books this week, from Steve Orlando’s Wonder Woman #751 to the Batman eulogy issue for Alfred Pennyworth to Sarah Kuhn and Nicole Goux’ Shadow of the Batgirl graphic novel.Also, Carolyn provides some more nuanced history of the Cassandra Cain character and feedback on the newly dubbed Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey film, which the gang simply cannot stop thinking about!Time Stamps: 00:06:14 - Valentine's Day Movie Marathons00:16:30 - Lighting Rounds01:09:10 - Open Discussion: Shadow of the Batgirl  01:30:12 - Open Discussion: Harley Quinn & the Birds of Prey #1 01:42:13 - Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey  Movie Thoughts  01:55:55 - Listener Questions 02:12:45 - NCBD ListsComics talked this week: Catwoman #20, Wonder Woman #751, Tartarus #1, The Pro, Superman: Heroes, Batman: Pennyworth RIP, X-Men #6, Nebula #1, Undone by Blood OR The Shadow of a Wanted Man #1, The Fade Out #1-12, Alienated #1, New Mutants #1-6, Batman #567, Detective Comics #734, Batgirl #1-73, Shadow of the Batgirl OGN,  and Harley Quinn and The Birds of Prey #1.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 [email protected].### 

NOW on SPOTIFY!It’s all hands on deck this week!!! SARAH RETURNS and discusses a killer master class with Kieron Gillen!!! Bronwyn joins the boys to talk about the wild and crazy BIRDS OF PREY & THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN!!! Also, tons of comics, including Zdarsky and Dodson’s X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR #1!!!Comics talked this week: Lois Lane #8, Flash Comics #86, Detective Comics #359, DC Superstars #17, All-Star Comics #69-70, Suicide Squad #23, The Huntress #1, Batman #475, Batman Adventures #12, Black Canary & Oracle: Birds of Prey #1, Birds of Prey: Manhunt #1-4, Birds of Prey: Revolution, Birds of Prey: Wolves, All-New Birds of Prey: Black Canary & Batgirl, Birds of Prey #1 (1999), Batman #565 (1999), Birds of Prey #56-90 & #92-108, Birds of Prey #75, Martian Manhunter #1-12, Once and Future #1-6, Bad Reception, The Cardboard Kingdom OGN, The Fade Out, and X-Men and Fantastic Four #1.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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY!Steve, Bob, and Joey reflect on a BUNCH of Marvel comics this week, including some thoughts on THE END series over at Marvel, Zdarsky’s Daredevil, and X-Men. Also, did y’all see that MCU Disney+ tease? Wild.Comics talked this week: Captain America #18, Bettie Page: Unbound #10, Fantastic Four: The End #1-6, Criminal #12, X-Men #5, Invisible Kingdom #9, Daredevil Vol. 1-2, Thor #2, Hawkeye: Freefall #2, and Captain Marvel: The End.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 [email protected].### 

NOW on SPOTIFY!Steve, Bob, and Joey are joined by one of the founding Ladies of Valhalla, BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH, to talk some comics and some of the new Netflix comics-based series like October Faction and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Season 3). Also, the boys rave about the recent Kelly Thompson news regarding BLACK WIDOW!Comics talked this week: Captain Marvel #14, Seven Days #4, Birds of Prey Giant-Sized, Wonder Woman #750 , Batman #87, Agents of Atlas #1-5, Atlantis Attacks #1, Once & Future #5-6, BB Free #2, King Thor #1-4, Thor #1, Folklords #3, X-Men #3, Marauders #2-4, Excalibur #1-4, and X-Force #3.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 [email protected].

Bob and Joey sit down with the Eisner Award-winning Ryan North!!! Fans of the pod will know Ryan from such hits as THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL, JUGHEAD, and ADVENTURE TIME. Ryan chats about his start with DINOSAUR COMICS and all about his Choose-Your-Own-Path Shakespeare adaptations as well as saying goodbye to Squirrel Girl.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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY!Steve, Bob, and Joey get into it with ALL THE MOVIE TRAILERS from the past few weeks, including BLOODSHOT, MORBIUS, BIRDS OF PREY, and BLACK WIDOW!!! Also, reflections on Tom King’s Batman run as James Tynion and Tony S. Daniels take over with Batman #86.Comics talked this week: Steeple #5, Deadpool #2, Betty Page Unbound, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Star #1, Valkyrie #5, and Batman #86.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 [email protected].

We made it!!! The gang is LITERALLY all here as Steve, Bob, Sarah, Joey, AND the returning Jess all sit down around the table to vote on the best and brightest from the year that was Comics in 2019!!!Award Categories:Best Film Based on a Comic Book PropertyBreakthrough WriterBreakthrough ArtistBest New SeriesBest Original Graphic NovelBest Television Series Based on a Comic Book PropertyBest PublisherBest Single-Issue or One-ShotBest Mini or Limited SeriesBest On-Going SeriesBest ArtistBest WriterBest Story ArcBest Overall ComicAnd George Takei’s THEY CALLED US ENEMY receives the Special Achievement in Comics Award for 2019.Thanks to all of our loyal listeners new and old! Here’s to a great year of comics in 2020!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 [email protected].###

NOW on SPOTIFY!Steve, Bob, and Joey fill the gap between our Best of 2019 awards show with a special bonus episode full of comics talk, thoughts on the New Mutants trailer, and a super fun GEEK TRIVIA session!!!Comics talked this week: Avengers/ Defenders: Tarot #1, Diana, Princess of The Amazons YA OGN, X-Men #4, Marauders #5, Hawkeye: Freefall #1, and Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1.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 [email protected].###

Control vs. Death Stranding, Slay the Spire vs. Apex Legends? Justin and Bobby return to figure out Monthly Reset's Top Ten Games of 2019.

In a special NEW YEAR'S DAY episode, Steve, Bob, and Joey reflect on the year to come while also looking back on some of the books, TV, and movies they've been checking out in the off-season. Also, a little movie called STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER came out, so the boys will discuss that little chestnut as well! Happy 2020 y'all!Comics talked this week: Tune-in and find out!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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY!IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!! The whole gang is here and they’ve all gathered in the hallowed halls of Talking Comics to talk the very best of the best comics (and comics-related things) from 2019!!! This episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, and Steve discuss and nominate creators and comics in the following categories:BEST ARTISTBEST WRITERBEST STORY ARCBEST OVERALL COMICThis is the last of three episodes featuring the annual deliberations for the Talking Comics BEST OF 2019 episode that will take place right after the new year! Check out all three episodes and be sure to participate in our polls and let the gang know what your favorite comics were from 2019!Finally, a special thank you to all of our listeners and contributors–we consider you all friends and family and a very special part of this remarkable community we’ve put together here at Talking Comics. It has been one crazy year in comics, and we’re so glad we were able to share it with all of you. Happy holidays and a very healthy and happy New Year to all of you!!!#READCOMICSThe 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 [email protected].###

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla.For their nineteenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the comic book series Giant Days, by John Allison, Max Sarin and Lissa Tremain, published by Boom! Studios.Next month they will be taking a look at their best of 2019, and giving a sneak peak into their recommendations for 2020 The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female-identifying creators, or featuring female-identifying characters.  You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on [email protected] Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer.‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarryIf you like Giant Days you will probably also like:b.b. freeGotham AcademyLady CastleZodiac StarforceA Conspiracy of RavensLumberjanes

NOW on SPOTIFY!IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!! The whole gang is here and they’ve all gathered in the hallowed halls of Talking Comics to talk the very best of the best comics (and comics-related things) from 2019!!! This episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, and Steve discuss and nominate creators and comics in the following categories:BEST TELEVISION SERIES BASED ON A COMICS PROPERTYBEST PUBLISHERBEST SINGLE-ISSUE OR ONE-SHOTBEST MINI- OR LIMITED SERIESBEST ONGOING SERIESThis is the second of three episodes featuring the annual deliberations for the Talking Comics BEST OF 2019 episode that will take place right after the new year! Stay tuned and be sure to participate in our polls and let the gang know what your favorite comics were from 2019!#READCOMICSThe 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 [email protected].###

NOW on SPOTIFY!IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!! The whole gang is here and they’ve all gathered in the hallowed halls of Talking Comics to talk the very best of the best comics (and comics-related things) from 2019!!! This episode, Bob, Joey, Sarah, and Steve discuss and nominate creators and comics in the following categories:BEST FILM BASED ON A COMIC BOOK PROPERTYBREAKTHROUGH WRITERBREAKTHROUGH ARTISTBEST NEW SERIESBEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELThis is the first of three episodes featuring the annual deliberations for the Talking Comics BEST OF 2019 episode that will take place right after the new year! Stay tuned and be sure to participate in our polls and let the gang know what your favorite comics were from 2019!#READCOMICSThe 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 [email protected].###

Issue #419: BOLD 2020 Predictions and the Black Widow Trailer!NOW on SPOTIFY!The boys talk about the new Black Widow trailer (finally!!!) and unpack a ton of comics from the long Holiday weekend! Also, in response to a listener question, the gang make a bunch of VERY BOLD predictions about the year 2020 for comics and movies.Comics talked this week: Bettie Page: Unbound #6, Fantastic Four: Negative Zone #1, Fantastic Four: Grand Design #2, Invisible Woman #5, Eve of Extinction, Sentient, The Banks, Pound for Pound, X-Force #2, Killadelphia #1, John Constantine: Hellblazer #1, Valkyrie: Jane Foster #4-5, Invaders #7-11, and Doomsday Clock.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 [email protected].###

Justin and Bobby go deep on their feelings on Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding. They also discuss Destiny: Shadowkeep, Concrete Genie, Resident Evil 2, Luigis Mansion 3 and more!

On this week's podcast, Bob, Sarah and Steve dip their toes into the Deadpool by checking out the character's brand-new series from Kelly Thompson, Chris Bachalo, Wayne Faucher, Tim Townsend, Jaime Mendoza, Livesay, Victor Olazaba, David Curiel, and VC's Joe Sabino! Woof, did you get all that? You did? Then let us press on. In addition to dropping in on Marvel's Merc with a Mouth, Sarah recants her Thought Bubble 2019 adventures. We're playing it wild and loose on this week's podcast, folks. As your attorney I advise you to strap in and keep both your hands and feet inside the cart at all times. Books talked about this podcast: Deadpool #1, Steeple #3, Metal Men #2, Aquaman #54, Gwenpool Strikes Back #4, Captain Marvel #12, Hex Wives, Olympia, Mooncakes, Conspiracy of Ravens, Money Shot #2, Crowded #10, Once and Future #4, Heartbeat #1, Something is Killing the Children #3, Marauders #2, and They Called Us Enemy

NOW on SPOTIFY! The gang says good bye to yet another TC fave, THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL. Also, some Disney+ reflections, some listener questions, and tons of comics! Comics talked this week: Catalyst Prime: Seven Days #2, Catwoman #17, Future Foundation #4, Invaders #11, Fallen Angels #1, Event Leviathan, X-Men #2, La Voz de Mayo, Folklords #1, Far Sector #1, Family Tree #1, and Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #50. 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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY! Joey has the con as he, Bob, and special guest Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh of THE LADIES OF VALHALLA fame discuss some of the biggest and best books on the stands. Stand outs from last week include Gabby Rivera and Royal Dunlap’s BB FREE #1 for Boom! and Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier’s NOVEMBER #1 for Image. Also, reflections on the Disney+ launch and a preview of the  Ladies of Valhalla episode on GIANT DAYS coming this December! Comics talked this week:  House of X, Powers of X, BB Free #1, Die #1, November #1, Batman #82, Undiscovered Country #1, Bolivar: Bolivar Eats New York, X-Force #1, New X-Men #1, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #3, Lois Lane #5, and Pretty Deadly: The Rat #3. 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 [email protected].

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. For their seventeenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the 2017 movie Unicorn Store, starring Brie Larson (who also directed the film) and Samuel L Jackson. Next month they will be taking a look at the entire run of the comic book Giant Days, by John Allison, Max Sarin and Lissa Tremain. The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris- Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female-identifying creators, or featuring female- identifying characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on [email protected] The Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer. ‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarry If you like Unicorn Store you will probably also like: The surrealist writing of A S King and Haruki Murkami The art of Jen Bartel and Christian Ward

NOW on SPOTIFY! The boys finally say good bye to John Allison’s GIANT DAYS. Things get teary. Also, that gang digs deep into those Scorsese comments regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his subsequent NY Times Op-Ed. Also also, a solid listener questioner, Batman casting news, and the first issue of EXCALIBUR!!! Comics talked this week:  Invisible Woman #4, Fantastic Four: Grand Design #1, Batman Annual #4, Harleen #2, Gramercy Park, SFSX #2, Spider-Man: Life Story, Excalibur #1, Gideon Falls #11-17, Die #1-8, Afterlift #1, Black Canary: Ignite OGN, and Giant Days: As Time Goes By #1. 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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY! The gang’s all here for a ton of really cool comics this week, including MARAUDERS #1, MONEY SHOT #1, and WONDER WOMAN #81! Things get a little saucy and, darewesay, raunchy as the comics veer into the sci-fi sexy time. Also, the crew takes a listener question about hypothetical horror movies based on the horror comics they know and love. They also dream up a series of courses around comics creation! Comics talked this week: Aquaman Annual #2, Fearless #4, Wonder Woman #81, Valkyrie:Jane Foster #4, Dead Beats, Punk Taco, Amazing Mary Jane #1, Marauders #1, Money Shot #1, Sera and the Royal Stars #1-3, They Called Us Enemy, Oh Joy Sex Toy, Bad Reception #3, and Spider-Man: Life Story TP. 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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY! Steve, Bob, and Joey talk a ton of comics this week, including the powerful Superman Smashes the Klan #1 from Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru and the first issue of Jonathan Hickman and Leinil Yu’s X-Men! Also, Steve and Joey review the first episode of HBO’s Watchmen spin-off and everybody gets down with the trailer for Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel! Comics talked this week: Sexcastle, X-Men #1, Once & Future #3, Something is killing the children #2, Superman Smashes the Klan #1, Steeple #2, Metal Men #1, Captain Marvel #11, Aquaman #53, and Bettie Page: Unbound #5. 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 [email protected].

NOW on SPOTIFY! Sarah has returned from her global travels with tons of stories to share!!! Also, lots of comics talk this week, including the first issue of BOOM! Studios’ Buffy crossover, Welcome to the Hellmouth, the penultimate issue of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, the final issue of Sean Lewis’ Thumbs, and the first two issues of Strayed from Dark Horse. Also, Bob and Joey discuss the Batwoman pilot from the CW!!! Comics talked this week: Wonder Woman #80, Catwoman #16, Pretty Deadly: The Rat #2, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #49, Powers of X #6, Hellmouth #1, Thumbs #5 (of 5), Ruby Falls #1, The Batman’s Grave #1, Strayed #1 & 2, Dark Ark: After the Flood # 1, The Plot #1, Relics of Youth #1, and The Weatherman #1-3. 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 [email protected].

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 seventeenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the Archie comics character Sabrina alongside writer on the current comic book series Kelly Thomson. Next month they will be taking a look at the movie Unicorn Store, starring Brie Larson (who also directed the film) and Samuel L Jackson. The Ladies of Valhalla podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female-identifying creators, or featuring female-identifying characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on [email protected] The Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer. 'The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarry If you like Sabrina you may also like: Other works by Kelly Thompson including Captain Marvel, Hawkeye and West Coast Avengers Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Raven the Pirate Princess

Justin and Bobby are back to chat about the PS5 news, Borderlands 3, Apple Arcade and more! Monthly Gaming Podcast hosted by @bobbyshortle and @Parkley76 we talk the games we've played, the news that stuck with us and the adventures of being a dad.