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 ninth episode the Ladies sit down with comics creator extraordinaire - and winner of this years Best Breakthrough Writer - Jeremy Whitley! Writer of such modern classics as Princeless, Raven: The Pirate Princess, Unstoppable Wasp, Rainbow Brite, My Little Pony and many more! Next month they will be diving into the Seanan McGuire novella Every Heart A Doorway. 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 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

It's that time again!!! THE BEST COMICS OF 2018 (ACCORDING TO OUR VOTES AND YOUR POLLS) WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THIS VERY SPECIAL EPISODE OF THE TALKING COMICS PODCAST!!!! Welcome one and all to the 7th Annual Talking Comics awards show!!! Come celebrate the best and brightest in all of comic-dom from 2018 and look ahead to what's coming in 2019!!! So many exclamation points!!! And, on a much more somber note, the gang says good bye to one of their own, as Melissa retires from the show... :( :( :(  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 [email protected].

Happy New Year, nerdz!!! Before we get to the annual Best of Talking Comics Awards next week, we need to talk about AQUAMAN (the movie and the comic!). And also, there's no way we could start 2019 without getting into that big Fantastic Four wedding!!! Joey, Steve, and Bob gather round the table to ring in the New Year with all our loyal listeners! Also, the gang talks some comics! Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Aquaman #43, Fantastic Four - Wedding Special, and Fantastic Four #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. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

This is it!!! And SURPRISE--one day early!!! Happy Christmas, nerds! The Talking Comics crew wraps their EPIC NOMINATION MARATHON DISCUSSION of the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2018!!! This episode, the marathon reaches its conclusion as the gang debates creators and comics in the following categories: BEST ARTIST BEST WRITER BEST STORY ARC BEST OVERALL COMIC 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!!! #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 [email protected].

SURPRISE!!! We just couldn't stay away!!! Not with an awesome movie like Into the Spider-Verse out there!!! The gang gets together for a very special edition of the Talking Comics podcast to review the new Spidey flick! #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 [email protected].

The nominations keep rolling along!!! The crew continues to talk the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2018!!! This episode, things get A TEENSY WEENSY BIT HEATED as the gang discusses and debates creators and comics in the following categories: BEST TELEVISION SERIES BASED ON A COMICS PROPERTY BEST PUBLISHER BEST SINGLE-ISSUE OR ONE-SHOT BEST MINI- OR LIMITED SERIES BEST ONGOING SERIES This is the second of three episodes featuring the annual deliberations for the Talking Comics BEST OF 2018 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 2018! #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 [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 eighth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the 2016 standalone graphic novel The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up The Marvel Universe from Ryan North and Erika Henderson! Next month they will be joined by fan favourite, creator/writer of awesome ladies, nominee for Talking Comics Awards 2018 Breakthrough Writer and all round good guy Jeremy Whitley. If you have any questions or comments for Jeremy, please get in touch via all the usual channels. 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 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 The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up The Marvel Universe, you may also like: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur – Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder The Unstoppable Wasp – Jeremy Whitley, Elsa Chartier, Gurihiru Ms. Marvel – G Willow Wilson and many others Legend of Wonder Woman – Renae DeLiz Romeo and/or Juliet – Ryan North Be Prepared – Vera Broegal Moonstruck – Grace Ellis & Shae Beagle West Coast Avengers – Kelly Thompson & Stefano Caselli Heavy Vinyl – Carly Usdin & Nina Vajueva Spell on Wheels – Kate Leth & Megan Levens Unbeatable Squirrel Girl novels (Squirrel Meets World, 2 Fuzzy 2 Furious ) - Shannon and Dean Hale Bandette –Paul Tobin & Colleen Coover Hellcat / PWAKAH - Kate Leth & Brittney L Williams

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 2018!!! This episode, Bob, Joey, Jessica, Melissa and Steve discuss and nominate creators and comics in the following categories: BEST FILM BASED ON A COMIC BOOK PROPERTY BREAKTHROUGH WRITER BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST BEST NEW SERIES BEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL This is the first of three episodes featuring the annual deliberations for the Talking Comics BEST OF 2018 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 2018! #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 [email protected].

The gang takes a break from their regularly scheduled programming for a SUPER FUN EPISODE OF GEEK TRIVIA WOOO!!!!!! Tune in and play along!!!! Also, Marvel Studios dropped ANOTHER Captain Marvel trailer this week, so we obvi gotta talk 'bout it, chyeah! Also also, the gang talks some comics! Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Fantastic Four #4, Wonder Woman #59, Mister Miracle #1-12, Sheets, and Woman 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 [email protected].

THE SOSKA SISTERS ARE BAAAAACCCCKKKKKKKK!!! The Twisted Twins return for their third guest appearance on the Talking Comics podcast and they bring their trademark raucous, hilarious, dynamic voices to the show with gusto. From movies to horror to wrestling to comics to doggos, the ladies bring the noise hard for over a 90 minutes!!!  Also, the gang talks some comics! Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Bettie Page: The Princess & The Pin-Up #1, West Coast Avengers #4, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #37, Sensational She-Hulk #8, Captain Marvel #11, Sukeban Turbo #1, Smooth Criminal #1, Form of a Question, Archie #700, Shuri #2, Injection Vol 1, Sheets GN, Woman World GN, Middlewest #1, and Mister Miracle #1-12. 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 [email protected].

Catch that Blade reference??? BECAUSE STEVE, BOB, AND JOEY TALK ABOUT BLADE ON THIS EPISODE YEAAAAA!!!!!! Also, TONS of amazing comics on this special Thanksgiving episode of Talking Comics, including Uncanny X-Men #1, Wonder Woman #58, and Fantastic Four #3!!! Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #38, Infinity Warps #1, Ms. Marvel #36, Catwoman #5, Plastic Man #6, Domino #8, Uncanny X-Men #1, Firefly #1, Jook Joint #2, Bitter Root #1, Dr. Horrible - Best Friends Forever #0, Multiple Man #1-5, Wonder Woman #58, Fantastic Four #3, and Unstoppable Wasp #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 [email protected].

'Nuff said. #ThankYouStan Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: X-Men Black: Emma Frost, Spider-Girls #1, Asgardians of the Galaxy #3, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark #3, Giant Days #44, Marvel True Believers: What If...The FF Had Not Gained Their Powers?, Wicked + Divine: The Funnies, AUNTIE AGATHA’S HOME FOR WAYWARD RABBITS #1, The Green Lantern #1, James Bond: 007 #1, Norroway Vol 1: The Black Bull of Norroway, Blackbird #2, The Empty Man 2018 #1 & The Empty Man (2015), Hellboy Vol. 1, andWhat If… Magick #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 [email protected].

In their seventh episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the recent movie adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time, based on the book by Madeline L’Engel, and have plenty to say about diversity, books vs movies, and glitter. So. Much. Glitter. Next month they will be diving into 2016 graphic novel The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up The Marvel Universe. 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 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 A Wrinkle In Time, you may also like: Harry Potter (books or films) Once and Future King by TH White (adapted into Disney’s The Sword and the Stone) Journey to the Centre of the Earth Journey 2 Chronicles of Narnia (books or films) Jumanji  movies Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (books or films) Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (Netflix TV series, for older teens and adults) Positiviteeny podcast by Travis McElroy, Erica Ishi and Amy Dallen “messages of hope, support and inspiration in ten minutes or less, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday”

It's Joey, Bob, and Professor Carolyn "Eisner-Award-Winner" Cocca around the Talking Comics table talking all the comics this week!!! Here we are watching the "afterbirth of a nation" (Hamilton joke), and the gang's all here to talk some of the biggest, best releases from last week. Also, some democracy-related comics, too!!! Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Scooby-Doo Team-Up #43, Moon Girl/Devil Dinosaur #36, Nancy Drew #5, West Coast Avengers #3, Marvel Two-in-One #11, Batgirl #28, WWE Undertaker Graphic Novel, Shanghai Red #5 (of 5), X-Men Black Emma Frost, Sex Death Revolution #1, The Nameless City Book 3: The Divided Earth, Sabrina (Graphic Novel), Batman Beyond #25, DC Superhero Girls: Out of the Bottle, Man-Eaters #2, Justice League Dark/Wonder Woman #1, Avengers Halloween Special. 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 [email protected].

Oh boy--when was the last time Talking Comics fell on HALLOWEEN itself!??!?!?! The gang's all here with bells on to give you their spooky secret Halloween recommendations and talk Netflix's new series, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (based on the comic of course)!!!  Also, the latest Halloween movie gets some love and we take your special scary listener questions!!! Oooooooooo!!! Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Bettie Page Halloween Special, Marvel Super-Hero Adventures: Halloween Spooktacular, Wonder Woman #57, Scooby-Doo Team-Up #19, Zatanna’s Search TPB, Backstagers Halloween Special, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Over the Garden Wall Hollow Town #1 & 2, Harrow County #1-32, and Vampironica #1-4. 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 [email protected].

A vampire, a ghost and a werewolf walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. Singing! Laughing! Potentially inappropriate content! In their sixth episode the Ladies are doing something slightly different, with a raft of recommendations for you this time round. There’s plenty of really scary stuff out there to watch, read and listen to (check out our friends at Sirens of Scream for more details!), but about some things that you can share with all the family? Look (Ed. - listen?) no further, the Ladies are here to help… Next month the ladies will be looking at the recent movie adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time, based on the book by Madeline L’Engel. They have already recorded this episode (time travel!), but if you have thoughts please do send them in, we’d love to share them. 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 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 friend of the pod SuperbadLarry Recommendations galore (ones for the older children / YA ages marked with *): Movies Hocus Pocus Ghostbusters (any version, because they’re all great) Dracula: Dead and Loving It Gremlins* The Craft* The Faculty* The Nightmare Before Christmas The Corpse Bride Beetlejuice Zombieland* The Addams Family / Addams Family Values Death Becomes Her Paranorman Coraline The Princess & The Frog Maleficent Monster Inc. / Monsters University Donnie Darko* Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV Shows Scooby Doo Dr Who (especially The Empty Child) Brooklyn 99 (Halloween episodes)* Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* Stranger Things* A Handmaids Tale* Buffy the Vampire Slayer Characters Coraline Wednesday Addams Hermione Granger Sabrina Spellman Ellen Ripley* Comics Gotham Academy Nancy Drew Papergirls Hexed Scales and Scoundrels Black Magik* Bloodstain* Harrow Country* Monstress* Clean Room* Animosity Wytches * American Vampire* Redlands* Backstagers Musicals Sweeney Todd The Nightmare Before Christmas Little Shop of Horrors Rocky Horror Picture Show* Books -Michelle Knudsen – Evil Librarian Sarah Pinborough – especially Dog Faced Gods trilogy and Poison / Charm / Beauty* MR Carey – The Girl With All The Gifts JK Rowling – Harry Potter series Seanan Macguire – The Sparrow Hill Road, Girl In Green Silk Dress Roald Dhal – The Witches POINT HORROR! GOOSEBUMPS! Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (www.scaryforkids.com) Bob Reyer’s lucky thirteen: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) an excellent gateway to the Universal Evergreens of Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, or The Wolfman. The Cat People (1942) The original, directed by Jacques Tourneur; and very creepy! The Thing from Another World (1951) Despite the title, it's more an "old dark house" movie, but with plenty of other-worldly scares! Curse of the Demon (a.k.a. Night of the Demon) (1958) Also by Tourneur, a non-believing psychologist discovers the truth about the power of the occult! -The City of the Dead (1960) Christopher Lee in a town ruled by witches The Haunting (1963) Based on Shirley Jackson's "the Haunting of Hill House", this is probably the best "ghost story" movie ever. The Haunted Palace (1963) Vincent Price stars in an adaptation of Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward". -Night of the Living Dead (1968) I know what you're thinking, but depending on the child involved, this can definitely work. There is one extended scene of "ghouls" feeding, but there's very little gruesomeness beyond that. Despite all that has come since, this progenitor of all things "zombie" still retains its creepy power! The Fog (1980) This is my second favorite ghost story after "The Haunting". Directed by John Carpenter ("Halloween"), it does carry an "R" rating, but only because there wasn't a "PG-13" back then! (There is one scene of mild gore.) The Monster Squad (1987) A bunch of monster-loving kids find out that there are such things as monsters! The Others (2001) Wonderful Gothic ghost story with Nicole Kidman Corpse Bride (2005) Sometimes music can be the entry-way to horror for younger viewers, so although this film isn't the equal to Nightmare Before Christmas, it's a fine film in it's own right. Blood and Chocolate (2007) Based on a YA novel, this tells of a young woman dealing with her coming of age as a werewolf. (A more adult take on this plays out in the wonderful "Ginger Snaps" trilogy!) The Hole (2009) Directed by Joe Dante ("Gremlins"), this film centers on a family moving into a new home, and finding a gateway to...somewhere... hidden in the basement! Happy Halloween!

It's Spooky Season here at Talking Comics, and this episode is all about the DARKNESS--from Season 3 of Daredevil to Justice League Dark to scary movie recommendations and costume plans, Halloween is in full swing for the Talking Comics crew!!! Also, for something completely different, THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP IS BACK!!!!! Also also, Luke Cage got canceled what? Comics talked on this week’s Talking Comics: Harley Quinn/Gossamer #1, Thor #6, Life of Captain Marvel #4, Shuri #1, Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass, Black Badge #3, Low Road West #2, Ogre #1, Exorsisters #1, Wonder Woman #51-56, Wonder Woman and Justice League Dark #1, Unnatural #1-4, Batman #57, Justice League Dark #4, and The Unstoppable Wasp #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 [email protected].

Holy Little Ponies, Gang! The Talking Comics crew creates their own ponies, talks the January solicits, and mourns the passing of Iron Fist on Netflix. Steve, Bob, Melissa, and Joey talk all the comics of the past, present, and future this episode, so tune in, subscribe, rate, and review!!! Also, tune in for reviews of Netflix's Haunting of Hill House and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!!! Comics talked on this week's Talking Comics: Catwoman #4, Ms. Marvel #35, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #37, Red Sonja/Tarzan #5 (of 6), Plastic Man #5, Domino #7, My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies, Girl Town, Crowded #3, My Little Pony: Nightmare Knights #1, Murder Falcon #1, On a Sunbeam, and Paper Girls. 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 [email protected].

Three Americans, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In this special episode – and a change to the planned topic - the Ladies are joined by two very special guests; author A S King comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, to talk about King’s surrealist young adult novel, I Crawl Through It. This episode contains spoilers for the book, topics that some listeners may find upsetting, and a lot of swearing – you have been warned! Oh, and AS King slams a brand new poem, never seen or heard before. Everyone else loses their minds. Next month, as previously promised, the ladies will be looking at the recent movie adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time, based on the book by Madeline L’Engel. They will also be releasing a special mini episode to coincide with Halloween, to give you some family friendly suggestions for spooky entertainment. You can find out more about the work of AS King on her website, https://www.as-king.com/ Her new novel, DIG, is due for release on 26th March 2019. You pre-order DIG from AS Kings local independent bookshop for a 15% discount and a swell surprise for pre-orders https://www.aaronsbooks.com/book/9781101994917 It can also be pre-ordered from all good independent bookshops. Or chain stores / online retailers, if you don’t have a local independent bookshop. Find her on twitter, @as_king or instagram, @as_king_ The Milkfed Criminal Masterminds website, https://milkfed.us/ is where you can find out more about Kelly Sue DeConnick, her current and upcoming work, and sign up for #bgstlist Trust us, you want to… You can find Kelly Sue on twitter, @kellysue or instagram, @kellysued 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 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 (@SuperbadLarry on Twitter) If you liked I Crawl Through It you may also like: The works of Haruki Murakami, especially The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood Tully from Paulina Simons covers some of the same topics at Crawl, although in a very different style

The dust has settled and the cosplay capes are hanging on the rack--the gang is back from NEW YORK COMIC-CON!!! Tune in this week for all the news, stories, and emotional anecdotes from the biggest weekend in comics, as told by your loyal Talking Comics hosts!!! Also, TONS of new comics are on the docket this episode, as well as some late breaking news!!! Check it! Comics talked this week on Talking Comics: Strangers in Paradise XXV: The Chase, Paper Girls #25, Giant Days #43, Wonder Woman/JLD: The Witching Hour, Black Canary/Zatanna: Bloodspell OGN, Blackbird #1, Sparrowhawk #1, WICKED + DIVINE 1373, Death Orb #1, Anarchy Dreamers: A Girls Made of Knives, F*ck Off Squad, Punk Taco!!, Dead Rabbit #1, Lollipop Kids #1, Jook Joint #1, Asgardians of the Galaxy #2, and Batman #56. 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 [email protected].

On this week's podcast, Bob, Melissa, and Steve are joined by Eisner Award-winning author Prof. Carolyn Cocca for a bit NYCC hype, X-Men: Dark Phoenix trailer talk, and more comic book discussion than you can ever imagine! Please keep your feet and hands inside the podcast at all times, and enjoy! Books talked about this podcast: Domino Annual #1, Justice League Odyssey #1, Moon Girl/Devil Dinosaur #35, Doomsday Clock #7, Scooby-Doo Team-Up #39, Batgirl #27, Alice: From Dream to Dream GN, Batman: White Knight #1-3, Regression, Gideon Falls #1-7, Heroes in Crisis #1, Refrigerator Monologues, Batman Beyond #24, The Tenth Doctor: The Ghost Ship #1, My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries #5 and Friendship is Magic #70, Faith: Dreamside #1, Buffy Season 12 #4, Modern Fantasy #4, Man-Eaters #1, Wonder Woman #55 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 [email protected].

It's all about the Batawang on this week's podcast! That's right, folks. We're getting up close and personal with Bruce's Wayne all thanks to Batman Damned #1. Oh, but wait, there's more. We also look back on Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy film, talk our favorite indie publishers, and recommend a series of must-read titles. Come for the comics, stay for the debate about who has the better ass: Batman or Nightwing? Books talked about this podcast: Harley Quinn #50, Captain America Annual #1, Thor #5, Life of Captain Marvel #3, Dick Tracy #1, Patience! Conviction! Revenge! #1, Rose Vol 2, Batman Damned #1, The Sandman Vol. 1 Preludes & Nocturnes, Batman #55, West Coast Avengers #2, Rainbow Brite #1, as well as many more! 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 [email protected].

Yo did y'all peep that trailer or what???? That's right True Believers! Just one week after the Talking Comics went gaga over EW's pictorial, CAPTAIN MARVEL WENT AND DROPPED A TRAILER ON ALL OF US!!! And of course the crew has got their analysis and wild theories ready to go. Also, tons of awesome comics this week, including Fantastic Four #2 and Catwoman #3!!! Comics talked this week: Wonder Woman #54, Nancy Drew #4, Elvira #2, Plastic Man #4, Domino #6, Marvel Rising: Omega, Squirrel Girl #36, Wicked + Divine #39, Low Road West #1, Seeds #2, Welcome to Wanderland #1, Cemetery Beach #1, Blood Realm #1, Crowded #2, Journey Into Mystery: The Birth of Krakoa, Sun Bakery Vol. 1, Catwoman #3, Fantastic Four #2, Ms. Marvel #34, and many more! 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 [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 fourth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the character of Ms. Marvel, with a specific focus on Kamala Khan. This episode features embiggening, entitlement, emotions and… face-kicking?! Next month the ladies will be looking at the recent movie adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time, based on the book by Madeline L’Engel. 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 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 (@SuperbadLarry on Twitter) If you liked Ms. Marvel you may also like: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Ryan North and Erica Henderson Nancy Drew from Kelly Thompson, Jenn St-Onge, Triona Farrell & Ariana Maher Captain Marvel from Kelly Sue DeConnick and various artists Giant Days from John Allison, Lissa Tremain and Max Sarin Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur from Amy Reeder and Brandon Montclare Princeless from Jeremy Whitley and friends Hawkeye written by Kelly Thompson Children of Blood and Bone written by Tomi Adeyumi The Court of Thorn and Roses series written by Sarah J Maas

Lots of big news this week in the world of comics--Brie Larson and EW bent the internet with an exclusive Captain Marvel spread! Spider-Man hit the PS4 and took over everyone's twit-feed! The Asgardian's took over the Galaxy! And Iron Fist Season 2 was pretty... good!? Yessir, Steve, Bob, Joey, and Melissa gather round the table to break it all down for you--our loyal listeners!!! Excelsior!!! Comics talked this week: Captain America #3, Silver Surfer Annual #1, Ant-Man & the Wasp #5, Giant Days #42, Paper Girls #24, The Defenders Vol. 5, War Bears #1, Dreaming #1, Femme Magnifique Anthology, The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, Asgardians of the Galaxy #1, Batman #54, plus many more! 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 [email protected].

Steve is back, and this week he's joined by Mr. Bob Reyer and Vampire Bill's #1 fan, Jessica Schaeffer, for another round of comic book podcast goodness. On this week's show, Steve recaps his trip to FanExpoCanada 2018, we bid a fond farewell to the legendary Marie Severin, and of course, talk a whole lot of comics. It's an unhinged episode folks, so get ready to laugh, and hopefully have a whole lot of fun listening in. Books talked about this podcast: Animosity #1-15, Animosity: The Rise #1-3, Animosity: Evolution #1-7, Daffy Duck vs. The Joker #1, Runaways #12, Ms. Marvel #33, Batgirl #26, Batgirl Annual #2, Catwoman/Tweety & Slyvester, The Cat #1, The Necronomicon (yeah, that Necronomicon), Rick & Morty / Dungeons & Dragons #1, Beyonders #1, World of Warcraft Books 1 & 2, plus many more! 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 [email protected].

JOEY HAS THE CON!!! Two pod-fav creators had two new books this week--Kelly Thompson dropped West Coast Avengers and Cullen Bunn dropped Cold Spots--and Joey, Bob, and Melissa are ALL OVER THEM BOTH. Plus, TC contributor Lee Henry joins the top of the show to talk about his time at FlameCon 2018!!! Also, the gang addresses the latest #Comicsgate developments. So get ready for that. Comics talked this week: Red Sonja/Tarzan #4, Wonder Woman #53, Moon Girl/Devil Dinosaur #34, Life of Captain Marvel #2, Planet of the Apes: Visionaries, Shanghai Red #3, Mr & Mrs X #2, By Night #2-3, A Study in Emerald TPB, Death of Love TPB, Aphrodite V #1-2, WEST COAST AVENGERS #1, and Cold Spots #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 [email protected].

Last week was a week for comics with the debut issue of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos' Pearl, a dynamic new series in Crowded from Chris Sebela and Ro Stein, milestone issues of Batgirl and Batwoman, and the beginning of the end for Marvel's merry mutants in EXTERMINATION #1. Also, a new issue of Batman obvi.  Also also, lots of throwback reading over the lasts few days, as the crew dives deep into Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Criminal and James Robinson's run on Scarlet Witch. Comics talked this week: Batgirl #25, Thor #4, The Infamous Iron Man #1-12, Scarlet Witch #1-15, Extermination #1, The New World #1, Oddwell #1, Batwoman #1-18, Criminal #1-10, Pearl #1, Crowded #1, and Batman #53.  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 [email protected].

THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMICS MAGAZINE HAS FINALLY RETURNED TO THE STANDS!!! That's right, loyal listeners, THE FANTASTIC FOUR have returned, and you know Bob is just beside himself. The gang is joined by contributed John Burkle to talk the first issue featuring the return of Marvel's first family! Also this issue, listener questions, Catwoman #2, the Uncanny X-Men: Disassembled announcement, and much comics galore!!! Comics talked this week: Domino #5, Plastic Man #3, Nancy Drew #3, Astonishing X-Men #14, Wonder Woman #52, Squirrel Girl #35, Black Badge #1, James Robinson’s Fantastic Four run, Dead Hand #5, Sandman Universe #1, Farmhand #1-2, Morte, Her Infernal Descent #2-4, Making Friends GN, 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 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 [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 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 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 (@SuperbadLarry on Twitter)

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

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 bear with us while we sort out the teething problems with the very latest addition to our family. 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 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 (@SuperbadLarry on Twitter)

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, Motherlands, Highest House, The Fix, Shanghai Red #1, MS. MARVEL #31, andMODERN FANTASY #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 [email protected].

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, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

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 Megan 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 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 [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 (@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 Highest House #1, Wallace the Brave, The Space Odditorium #1-4, Deadpool #1, Where We Live, Batman #48, and Dazzler: X-Song. 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 [email protected].

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. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].