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CCL #485 - How Much?!?! Dec 10, 2018

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Chris, along with Andy Tom, go over the DC Comics February 2019 collected editions including Legion: Five Years Later, a bunch of Shazam! Books, Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Vol. 1 TP, The Joker: The Bronze Age Omnibus HC and more. They also go over overhyped and overpriced Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Box Set Slipcase and The Once and Future Tarzan by Tom Yeates, James Warren - Empire of Monsters, Batman: Shaman and why the Kyle Rayner/Green Lantern trades get canceled.

CCL #484 - Remembering Stan Lee Nov 26, 2018

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Chris is back after a short 3 month hiatus and is joined by Andy Tom. Chris and Andy discuss the new Crisis On Infinite Earths Companion Volume 1 HC, Daredevil Epic Collection Vol. 18: Fall From Grace TP, Batman: White Knight HC, Doctor Strange: What Is It That Disturbs You, Stephen? TP by P. Craig Russell and they reminisce on the passing of Stan Lee and their favorite Stan Lee storyline.

CCL #483 - Collecting Controversy Aug 18, 2018

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On this show, Chris goes over collected edition and reprint news including Rattler by Jason McNamara (Image Comics), Conan’s Dark Horse run to be published as Marvel Epic Collections, Brian Michael Bendis’ "Citizen Wayne” from Batman Chronicles #21 will be reprinted in Pearl # but was also previously reprinted in Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (2005) - TPB Vol. 2, LOAC announcements of Superman: Golden Age Dailies, Vol. 3: 1947-1949, Amazing Spider-Man Newspaper Comics, Vol. 5: 1985-1986, Donald Duck Daily Newspaper Comics, Vol. 5: 1948-1950 and error reporting from Superman Golden Age Dailies Vol. 2: 1944-47, The Problem of Susan and Other Stories by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell, Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 1 from Seven Seas Press (with no help from Glenn Danzig and Verotik), a new and updated kids graphic novel section at Barnes & Noble, the Walmart/DC comic books and if they will ever get reprinted and finally thoughts on the Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil - the (second) solicit and (second) cancellation.

CCL #482 - Comic Con 2018 Wrap-Up Jul 24, 2018

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Chris goes over all the collected edition news from Comic-Con 2018 including new Marvel Epic Collections, Eisner Award Winners and collected edition news from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Titan, IDW and Library of American Comics and more!

CCL #481 - Summer Solstice Jul 17, 2018

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Chris is back from his summer siesta to catch up on news from the past two months. Topics today include the passing of Steve Ditko, a new Punisher Epic Collection for February 2019 and Chris’s stint on the Marvel Epic Podcast, EC Archives, Vampirella Archives, Constantine 30th Anniversary, Incognegro, Black Hammer Library Edition, Dick Tracy Volume 25 1969-1970, Tim Truman’s Scout, Age of Bronze, From Hell, The Witcher. Chris also goes over what he’s reading and what to expect on some upcoming shows.

CCL Special: Epic Marvel Podcast: Punisher, Ep. 7: Capital Punishment Jul 06, 2018

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Kurtis and Chris proudly present the first episode in a series spotlighting the Punisher! In this episode, they explore Frank’s European adventures brought to you be the winning combination of Abnett and Lanning! Plus, Punisher in space! Punisher buried alive! And Punisher teaming up with the Black Widow!

CCL #480 - July 2018 Solicitations May 12, 2018

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This week Chris goes over what he got at FCBD, Nightwing Volume 5: Raptors Revenge, Nightwing, The New Order, Prince Valiant, Creepy Archives, Eerie Archives, Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1 TPB, The Paybacks Collection, Harrow County: Library Edition Volume 1. Plus the July 2018 Solicitations that include Project Superpowers Omnibus Vol. 1: Dawn of the Heroes TP (Dynamite); Planet of the Apes Archive Vol. 4 HC (Boom Studios); Prince Valiant Vol 17 1969-1970 HC (Fantagraphics); Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics Vol. 3 HC, Bram Stoker's Dracula HC (IDW/LOAC); Hellboy Omnibus Volume 4: Hellboy In Hell TP (Dark Horse); Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor Vol. 17 HC (Variant Edition Vol. 267), Destroyer by Robert Kirkman TP, Secret Invasion: Rise of the Skrulls TP, Cloak and Dagger: Predator and Prey TP (Marvel); Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 6 HC, The Flash: Rogues: Captain Cold TP, Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway Vol. 2 HC, Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Edition HC (DC Comics).

CCL #479 - The Eisner Awards May 04, 2018

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Chris is back and he goes over his recent “buy” pile that includes Punisher: Platoon, Star Wars Vol. 7: The Ashes of Jedha, Star Wars: Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 2: Legacy's End, EC Archives, Creepy Archives, Eerie Archives, and Prince Valiant. Also in the news today is MARVELOCITY: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross, Usagi Yojimbo/TMNT: The Complete Collection, Age of Reptiles, X-O Manowar Compendium One, Aliens Essential Comics Volume 1, and Action Comics #1000 Deluxe Edition. Lastly, Chris goes over a few notable and collected edition-centric Eisner Award categories and gives his guess as to who will win!

CCL #478 - June 2018 Solicitations Apr 09, 2018

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Chris goes over select hardcovers, trade paperbacks and collected editions from the June 2018 solicitations including Deadworld Archives Book 1, Last On The List GN (Caliber Comics); Terry Moore’s Echo Complete ED SC (Abstract Studios); Archie At Riverdale High Vol. 1, Cosmo The Complete Merry Martian (Archie); The EC Archives: War Against Crime Volume 1 HC, Eerie Archives Volume 24 HC, Hercules: Adventures Of The Man-God Archive HC, Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Volume 2 TP (Dark Horse); The Unknown Anti-War Comics! by Steve Ditko, Star Hawks, Vol. 3: 1979–1981, Bill Sienkiewicz’s Mutants And Moon Knights Artifact Edition (IDW); Hellstorm By Warren Ellis Omnibus HC, The Marvel Comics MCU Omnibus HC, Thor: Heroes Return Omnibus Vol. 2 HC, Guardians Of The Galaxy By Gerry Duggan Omnibus HC, Nova By Abnett & Lanning: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 TP, Amazing Spider-Man By David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane Omnibus HC, Tomb Of Dracula Omnibus Vol. 1 HC, Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man Vol. 11 HC (Variant Edition Vol. 266), Star Wars: Rogue One Adaptation HC, Ant-Man: Astonishing Origins TP, Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years Vol. 3 TP, Doctor Strange: Damnation Complete Collection TP, Thanos Wins By Donny Cates TP, Nightmask: New Universe TP, Punisher: Shadowmasters TP (Marvel); Absolute Flashpoint HC, Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 3 HC, Wonder Woman By John Byrne Book Two HC, Ragman TP, Superman Blue Vol. 1 TP (DC Comics).

CCL #477 - May 2018 Solicitations Apr 02, 2018

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Chris goes over select hardcovers, trade paperbacks and collected editions from the May 2018 solicitations including The Michael Moorcock Library The Chronicles Of Corum HC Vol. 2 Queen Of Sword, Robotech Archive Omnibus Vol. 2 (Titan Comics); Invincible Ultimate Collection Vol. 12 HC (Image Comics); Harbinger Wars Compendium TPB (Valiant); Joe Jusko’s Marvel Masterpieces, Michael Allred’s Madman Artist Select, John Byrne’s X-Men Artifact Edition, Star Wars Adventures, Vol. 3: Endangered (IDW); Abe Sapien: The Drowning and Other Stories HC, Creepy Archives Vol. 26 HC (Dark Horse); Fantastic Four: Behold... Galactus HC, Earth X Trilogy Omnibus: Alpha HC, Spider-Man Vs. Venom Omnibus HC, X-Men: The Wedding of Cyclops & Phoenix HC, Marvel Masterworks: Killraven Vol. 1 HC, Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 20 HC, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Vol. 1 HC, Ant-Man: Astonishing Origins TPB, Wolverine: Savage Origins TPB, The Punisher: War Machine Vol. 1 TPB, Dakota North: Design for Dying TPB (Marvel); Batman by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale Omnibus HC, Elseworlds: Batman Vol. 3 TPB, Final Crisis: The 10th Anniversary Omnibus HC, Green Lantern/Green Arrow: Hard-Traveling Heroes Deluxe Edition HC (DC Comics).

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