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It's the week before NYCC 2015 and in addition to the return of Stephanie, the guys are joined by the delightful Huw Parry who brings joy and alcohol to the mix. We also discuss Marvel at $5.99, the Dynamite Relaunch, and the future of Batman. Lightning Round Deadly Class Vol. 1, Pretty Deadly Vol. 1, Five Ghosts Vol. 1, Sunstone Vol. 1, Wonder Woman Vol. 7, Captain America White #2, Attack on Titan, From Under Mountains, Locke & Key Audiobook, Wonder Woman '77 Special #2, Fantastic Four: Season One OGN, Empowered Vol. 9, Runaways #4, We Are Robin #4, Generation IX Vol. 1, Bloodshot Reborn Vol. 1: Colorado. Book of the Week Black Widow: Forever Red, Invisible Republic Vol. 1, Hank Johnson: Agent of Hydra, Batman Annual #4, The Hunter Empty_01 Shared Book of the Week The Empty Vol. 1 by Jimmie Robinson Next week's #TCBOTW is Jughead #1 by Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson. FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us kn

Happy Batman Day! Bob and Bobby are your dynamic duo for this episode of the Talking Comics Podcast. On this week's "Bobcast" the crew discusses what Batman means to them, Mark Millar's new initiative, the new Marvel books on the horizon, the many faces of Nick Fury, and the third volume of Sunstone. Our #TCBOTW was the extremely hard to find Scooby Doo Team Up #12 and next week will be a first for us as we will tackle a trade paperback. We will be discussing The Empty Vol. 1 from Jimmie Robinson. Use #TCBOTW to ring in with your thoughts.

What do we think of Black Panther's new ongoing series, what is the Talking Comics verdict on Tokyo Ghost #1 from Rick Remender and Sean Murphy, and just how good are JephLoeb and Tim Sale on Captain America: White? All this plus SHIELD one shots, B.P.R.D. and the glory on Constantine: Hellblazer on the Talking Comics Podcast! If you want to read the article we discussed from the AV Club you can find it here and be sure to read the excellent NY Times article about new Black Panther writer Ta-Nehisi Coates.

We are back! This week we dive deep into the Star Wars expanded universe. Joining us is Missift and Shojo host Mara Wood to discuss Shattered Empire and the other elements of The Journey to the Force Awakens. We also start a new feature where we discuss interesting articles from around the net in depth. First up is Shelf Life: Review 101: Tools for Reviewing Comic by Ron Marz. There is also talk of Daredevil, Batman and Bob's favorite comic of the year!

Talking Comics 200th episode is finally upon us and we celebrate in style. The crews from Talking Comics, Talking Games, Talking Movies and Missfits are all here to bring you a big podcast extravaganza! Sit back and enjoy the ride as we talk Plutonia, the origin of the podcast and even buckle in for some tough question from The Man Cave Podcast's Jeff Schaeffer.

Talking Comics puts on a radio play version of Fantastic Four #1. Listen to the crew ruin the book that started it all!

While we prepare for Talking Comics episode 200 we take some time to talk about Secret Wars: Secret Love. Thor and Squirrel Girl...check, Misty Knight and Danny Rand...bingo, Daredevil and Karen Page...we have you covered. We also have the chance to talk with writer  Jeremy Whitley about his part in the story. FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and greatest in comic book releases. The editorial staff is composed of Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Stephanie Cooke ( Misfortune Cookie) and Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor) who weekly dissect the releases and give you, the consumer, a simple Roman yay or nay regarding them. Our Twitter handle is @ TalkingComics and you can email us at info@talkingcomicbooks.com

This is it the last regular Talking Comics before we hit episode #200. Bob and Bobby only this week as we talk about CGC Grading, new #1 issues, Star Trek vs. Star Wars, The Martian, what makes great sci fi answer listener questions and Simon Pegg. We also get to some comics! Lightning Round Injection #4, Rebels #5, Alex + Ada Vol. 3, Secret Wars #5, Batman #43, DC Bombshells #1, Starfire #3, Squirrel Girl #8, Years of Future Past #4, A-Force #3 Book of the Week The Martian by Andy Weir Howard the Duck #5 Shared Book of the Week The Beauty #1 by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley Next week check out Secret Wars, Secret Loves #1 and use #TCBOTW to chime in! FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and greatest in comic book releases. The editorial

  Justin Townson joins in on the podcast this week since he was the only other member of Talking Comics that Bobby could convince to go see Fantastic Four. Bobby and Justin review the film in the second half of the show. Stephanie, Bobby, Bob and Justin jump right into things early in the podcast to talk comics. With much sadness in our hearts, Steve steps out from the show this week due to a death in his family. Steve's beloved Moo Moo cat has passed away after 15 wonderful years. Please send Steve some love and condolences and let him know that you're thinking of him and his precious fur baby. RIP Moo Moo (8/12/00 - 8/11/15) Lightning Round Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #3, Spider Island #2, Lumberjanes #16, Ms. Marvel #17, The Nameless City Vol. 1, Siege #2, Civil War #2, Jupiter’s Circle, We Stand On Guard #2, Zero Vol. 1, Groot #3, Future Imperfect. Book of the Week Fantastic Four #1 (Lee/Kirby); Fantastic Four #236 (Byrne), Fantastic Four #60 (Waid/Wieringo), Love: The Fox, The Wicked and the Divine, Laza

We give our two cents about Jena Malone being cast in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice and we talk about who she's likely to play and who we WANT her to play. Lots of comics are also discussed... the list of which can be found below! Lightning Round Copperhead #8, They're Not Like Us Vol. 1, Wytches Vol. 1, Southern Bastards Vol. 1, Batgirl Annual #3, Batgirl #42, Red Sonja #17, Sunstone TPB Vol. 2, Alex + Ada Vol 2, Daredevil 17, Loki: Agent of Asgard, Thors #2, Casanova Vol. 1: Luxuria. Book of the Week Sex Criminals #11, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #4, Nailbiter Vol. 1, Batgirl #42 and the Batgirl Annual #3. Shared Book of the Week Lobster Johnson: A Chain Forged In Life by Mike Mignola and Troy Nixey Next week's #TCBOTW is John Flood #1 written by Justin Jordan with art by Jorge Coehlo FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought

Issue #196: Writer vs. Artist is Stupid and Power Up #1 How dumb is the writer vs. artist debate? What did Stephanie think of Ant-Man? How do we store our physical stuff? What do we think of comic books? It's all here! Lightning Round 3 Story, We Are Robin #2, The Last Days of Magneto, Broken World #2, Harley Quinn/Power Girl #2, Spider-Woman #9, Sensation Comics #12, Lumberjanes Vol. 1. Book of the Week Fight Like a Girl Vol. 1 - Learning Curve, Marvel Knights: "4" #1--#7 (2004), DC Comics: Bombshells #1 and Stephanie does a belated review of Ant-Man. Shared Book of the Week Power Up #1 by Kate Leth and Matt Cummings Next week's #TCBOTW is: Lobster Johnson: A Chain Forged In Life by mike Mignola and Troy Nixey FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to co

Ant-Man is here and that means we are ready to give you another Talking Comics movie review! Bobby, Steve, Bob and Joey Braccino are here to let you know is the latest Marvel offering...measures up....to the rest of the MCU. First, we have Mara Wood to talk the finale of Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye!  Lightning Round Siege #1, Island, Black Canary, Giant Days, Martian Manhunter, Doctor Fate, Book of Death, Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps, and much more! Book of the Week Hail Hydra #1, Rachel Rising #35, Silver Surfer #13, The Divine. Shared Book of the Week Hawkeye #22 by Matt Fraction and David Aja. Next week's Book of the Week is Power Up #1 by Kate Leth and Matt Cummings FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and greatest in co

A TON of news broke since the last show so we have quite a bit to discuss. SDCC brought in quite a bit of media news (The Flash, Batman vs Superman, Suicide Squad trailer etc.) and we heard word about some comics that'll be coming from Marvel post-Secret Wars (yay Squirrel Girl!). Look at the majestic pup to the right. So handsome. So very handsome. Maybe even more handsome than the God of Thunder himself. Lightning Round Spider-Island #1, Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #2, Gotham Academy #8, Smile by Reina Telgemeier, Batman #42, Rebels #4, 1872 #1, Age of Apocalypse #1, Strange Fruit #1, Constantine #2, Starfire #2, Runaways #2, Effigy #6, Coffin Hill #20, Hex 11 #4, Saga #30 Book of the Week Star Trek: New Visions #7 "1971/4860.2", Long Walk to Vahalla, Injection #3, Broken World #1 Shared Book of the Week Archie #1 by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think

Lots of news came out last week just before SDCC kicks off so we discuss at length. Image Expo happens and we go through the list of new titles coming soon. There's a few new comics coming from DC, including Poison Ivy: Life and Death, and we discuss those as well. Then there's comics! And rambling! Tune in... Lightning Round Prez #1, Super Crazy Cat Lady Extraordinaire #1, Mythic #1, 8house: Arclight #1, The Empty Zone #1, Empire of the Dead: Act Three #3, Masks 2 #4, Squirrel Girl #7, A-Force #2, Years of Future Past #2, The Spirit, Secret Wars #3, Future Imperfect #2. Book of the Week A-Force #2, Detective Comics 41 & 42, Captain America #250 and #255 (part of the Roger Stern/John Byrne run from #247--#255, collected as "War & Rememberance") plus amention of JB's "Batman/Cap" crossover, Autumnlands #1. Shared Book of the Week We Stand On Guard by Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them?

Marvel's post Secret Wars lineup was revealed this week and we break down all the books. Which ones are we most excited for? What do we think of Marvel's dedication to the X-Men? Do we see any issues with the new lineup. Bob, Steve, Bobby and special guest Carolyn cover this, what it takes to write a book and much more. Lightning Round The Delinquents Vol. 1, Rumble Vol. 1, Rasputin Vol. 1, Howard the Duck #5, Batgirl #41, Steed & Mrs. Peel, Robin: Son of Batman #1, We Are Robin #1, Aquaman #41, Daredevil #16, Buffy: Season 8, Kitty Pride and Batgirl (Stephanie Brown) Book of the Week 3 Story: The Secret of the Giant Man, Russian Olive to Red King, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe/Fantastic Four Roast #1. Shared Book of the Week Mulan Revelations #1 by Marc Andreyko and Micah Kaneshiro Next week's #TCBOTW is: We Stand on Guard by Brian K. Vaughn and Steve Skroce

Lots of news got announced before recording commenced so Tom Holland getting cast as the new Spider-Man is a topic of discussion, Kelly Sue DeConnick leaving Captain Marvel (and the new team that's coming on board), Noelle Stevenson leaving Lumberjanes and all sorts of other things get brought up. Here's a couple other things mentioned in the show: Secret Loves of Geek Girls (OMG Stephanie has to write a thing for a thing... supposing the thing is funded!) and we'll be talking a bit about this piece by Kieron Gillen regarding sales numbers from someone that it directly affects next week so check it out if you want to be informed. Lightning Round Harley Quinn/Power Girl #1, Secret Six #3, Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #11, Ms. Marvel #16, Black Canary #1, Alex + Ada #15, Archer & Armstrong Vol. 1, Quantum & Woody Vol. 1, Old Man Logan #2, Mad Max: Fury Road: Furiosa #1, Hex 11, Coffin Hill #19, Saga #29. Book of the Week Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment (1989/Stern/Mignol

Oh haaaaay there! It's time for a new Talking Comics podcast featuring Bobby, Bob and Stephanie this week. Not much news dropped this week so things kick off with lots of comic book talk (shocking, I know). Lightning Round Gotham Academy #7, Harley Quinn #17, Silver Surfer #12, Spider-Gwen #5, Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1, Silk #5, Black Canary #1, Barb Wire #1, Arcadia #1, All-Star Section 8, Saga #29, Weirdworld #1, Injection #2, Harrow County #2, Batman #41. Book of the Week Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #9, 1602: Witch Hunter Angela #1, Constantine: The Hellblazer #1. Shared Book of the Week Starfire by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti Next week's #TCBOTW is: Fiction #1 by Curt Pires and David Rubin FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to

Issue #189: All-New, All Different Marvel, #DCYOU and SE:NY! Over the weekend was NYCC Special Edition and the guys attended on Saturday. They come into the show this week with a bunch of news out of there as well as some talks with creators and other such things. Lightning Round Infinite Loop #1, Heathen #1, Fight Club #1, We Can Never Go Home, Masks 2 #3, Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #6, Spider-Woman #8, Wonder Woman Annual #1, Secret Wars #3, Batman Beyond #1, Green Lantern #41, Green Arrow #41, Superman Action Comics #41, Bizarro #1, Justice League #41. Book of the Week Doomboy, The Underburbs, Years of Future Past #1, Airboy #1. Shared Book of the Week Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX #1 by Skottie Young Next week's #TCBOTW is: Starfire #1 by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Bo

Why isn't Marvel promoting the X-Men anymore? What do we think of Charlize Theron as Captain Marvel, are half page ads in comics a good idea? We answer these questions as well muse about James Bond, Bryan Singer's X-Men films, and Special Edition NYC. Lightning Round Infinity Gauntlet #1, Modok: Assassin #1, Providence #1, Nimona, Red Sonja #16, Convergence: Crime Syndicate #2, Convergence: JSA #2, Sithrah: Kingdom of the Air, Mantle #1. Book of the Week Old Man Logan, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #3, and The Veil. Shared Book of the Week Sons of the Devil #1 by Brian Buccellato and Toni Infante. Next week's TCBOTW is: Giant-Size Little Marvel AvX #1 by Skottie Young FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you think of our superhero pictures. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and greatest in comic book releases

It's been a long time since we answered listener questions so we spend the show answering as many questions as humanly possible (in a reasonable amount of time). Amidst all of that, we talk about comics and even a little bit about The Flash finale from last week (HOLY OMG). Lightning Round Shaft #6, Sensation Comics #10, Avengers #239 (1984), Bandette Vo. 2, Mouse Guard Vol. 1 Fall 1152, Goners Vol. 1 We All Fall Down, Dirk Gently #1, Battleworld, Ultimate End, Bloodshot Reborn, Mad Max: Nux and Immorten Joe, Daredevil #15.1, Manifest Destiny Vol. 2. Book of the Week Thor #134--#136 (with a side-bar into What If...? #10), Hellbreak #1, Twenty-Seven Vol. 1 & 2 by Charles Soule, Rebels #2. Shared Book of the Week A-Force by G. Willow Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Jorge Molina. Next week's TCBOTW is: Sons of the Devil #1 by Brian Buccellato and Toni Infante. FYI: the crew have gone all superhero on the world, thanks to the wonderful Hanie Mohd. Like them? Make sure to follow her and let us know what you th