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1990 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Feb 21, 2025

After opening up the episode with a comicbook hypothetical question, the Speakers of Geek give center stage to you, the listeners, as we read feedback from recent episodes! Topics including digitizing older comics, Peter David’s Young Justice, Justice Society of America and Manga reading recommendations, TV and Gaming talk, CGS Year 16 trivia and much more! (1:01:48)

1989 - Comic Previews for April 2025 Feb 17, 2025

Previews! Comic Talk! And a lot more as we’re joined this month by Mike Atchison of Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow podcast, one of our 20th Anniversary event sponsors! Covering comic coming attractions for the month of April 2025, our recommendations include new Resurrection Man and Fire & Ice titles, never before collected Doctor Fate stories from DC and Tower of Shadows issues from Marvel, Dynamite’s Wacky Races, a Marshall Rogers biography from TwoMorrows, Moonshine Bigfoot from Image, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell and others. Go Birds! (1:13:46)

1988 - Off the Rack Reviews Feb 13, 2025

The Speakers of Geek dig into their reading piles to discuss various current comics as well as the first issues of Ultimate Wolverine, Magik, Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon, New Champions and Sam Wilson Captain America. We also give updates on the 20th Anniversary live event, wrap our heads around CGS episodes math, rave over Rorschach by King & Fornes, rant over Marvel’s current output, give quick thoughts on the Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser and much more! (1:26:18)

1987 - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Feb 10, 2025

The Speakers of Geek give their thoughts on the surprisingly entertaining Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! From the production values to the characters to 1980s nostalgia, we cover the entire eight episode series as well as quick ideas on how this could connect to the larger Dave Filoni/Mandalorian tapestry. (37:37)

1986 - Comic Talk Feb 06, 2025

It’s a multi-topic Comic Talk episode with dips into TV as well! The Speakers of Geek give their thoughts on Barry Windsor-Smith’s Monsters, Metamorpho by Ewing and Lieber, Dan Slott on the newly announced Superman Unlimited title, the recent passing of Art Nichols, the second Original Art Expo, Star Blazers season one observations, the DC Comics Style Guide, Bronze Age trivia based on Overstreet, the delay between TV seasons and so much more! (1:12:21)

1985 - Emperor Doom: the Graphic Novel Feb 03, 2025

In anticipation of the upcoming One World Under Doom event, the Speakers of Geek go back to 1987 to discuss Marvel Graphic Novel 27: Emperor Doom by David Michelinie, Bob Hall and company! Thanks to the Purple Man, the entire world is under Doctor Doom’s rule! Can Wonder Man and the West Coast Avengers free humanity? And how could this tale inform the upcoming Marvel event? Listen in! (47:35)

- CGS 20th Anniversary Live Event Info Jan 30, 2025

CGS 20th Anniversary live event info! Listen in for all the details for the live event celebration on Saturday March 29th, to be held at the Goggle Works in Reading, Pa! And if you have any questions, feel free to email at comicgeekspeak@gmail.com! We hope you can attend! (32:19)

1984 - CGS Honor Roll with Uncle Sal! Jan 27, 2025

In celebration of the amazing guests that have been a huge part of our 20 years of podcasting, we kick off the first of our CGS Honor Roll episodes with our friend and Uncle-in-comics, the always generous Sal Abbinanti! The topics are plentiful as we listen to - and laugh along with - stories of family life, navigating the current state of the comics industry, an Alex Ross Exhibit at the Dunn Museum later this year, plenty of original art and football talk, memories of Jamie D and so much more! (1:55:44)

1983 - Batman: Hush part 2 Jan 24, 2025

Superman vs Batman! Harley Quinn! The Joker! Tommy Elliot dead? Our reading and discussion of Batman: Hush continues with issues 612 through 615. Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair and company keep the blockbuster story moving, adding new twists to the overall mystery while bringing in even more Rogues and Allies. We also give a bit of historical context from old Wizard magazines of the time. Can you solve it before we do? (1:02:10)

1982 - Comic Previews for March 2025 Jan 16, 2025

It’s a new Previews for a New Year! Covering comic coming attractions for March 2025, we give our recommendations for books from DC, Marvel, Image, Boom, Dynamite, Clover Press and others. And there’s plenty of Comic Talk along the way as well as we cover Diamond Distributors filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, speculate on the future of small and indie publishers, give quick reactions to Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong and Marvel’s Star Wars line of books, chat about the CGS Studio getting an overhaul, CGS Year 10 trivia and even more in our revamped Previews format! (1:08:56)

1981 - CGS in 2025 Jan 11, 2025

Happy New Year! It’s 2025 and we’re celebrating with topics and plans centered on the upcoming year! We kick things off with Comic Book Resolutions, conventions we hope to attend, and new podcast ideas and teases! We then take a look back to 2024 with CGS Best Of! And throughout our chat, we throw in comic talk such as the best Legion of Super-Heroes starting points, Danger Street, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, Mark Gruenwald’s Quasar, and more! (1:21:37)

1980 - Off the Rack: DC All In Jan 06, 2025

The Speakers of Geek go All In and read the first issues and jumping on points for most of DC’s new initiative. From Batman 153, Superman 19 and Wonder Woman 14 to the first issues of JSA, Black Lightning and Question: All Along the Watchtower and more, we discuss our favorite issues, which ones work well for new readers, and which titles we’ll continue to read. (1:00:01)

1979 - Comic Previews for February 2025 Dec 30, 2024

Previews! Comic coming attractions for the month of February 2025! And joining us for our conversation is Lin Workman of the Drawing Funny Podcast! Helping to sponsor the 20th Anniversary event, we catch up with Lin and all of his convention travels before jumping into our recommendations. This month’s offerings: Free Comic Book Day listings, the Herculoids, the Loose End by Dave Dwonch, Mansect, Marvel’s One World Under Doom event, the TMNT Sourcebook and so much more from Valiant, Mad Cave, Papercutz, DC and others! (1:14:19)

1978 - Batman: Hush part 1 Dec 24, 2024

In anticipation of next year's sequel, the Speakers of Geek tackle one of Batman’s greatest stories: "Hush" by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair and company. In this first of three parts, starting with Batman issues 608 thru 611, we offer up our personal history with the adventure, give our general thoughts, and discuss the overall mystery and use of Batman’s supporting cast and rogues gallery. Along the way we praise the amazing art, read listener comments and discover that this twenty plus year story can still deliver! (1:24:57)

1977 - Comic Talk Dec 20, 2024

It’s a post-Thanksgiving conversation which means a focus on Black Friday comic sales including Pants finally going digital! We kick off into a large discussion on both the DC and Marvel comic apps, their strengths and weakness, and their libraries of current and older issues. Other topics include: back issue sales at Golden Eagle and Alchemist’s Cove, managing your pullbox, the Rocketfellers from Ghost Machine, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, more Arcane series talk, Richard McGuire’s Here, CGS Year Nine Trivia, marking the end of DC TV with the finale of Superman & Lois, the DC Heroes Role-Playing Game 40th Anniversary kickstarter, and more! (1:15:46)

1976 - Team-Up Books... Revisited Dec 13, 2024

The Speakers of Geek revisit the concept of Team-Up books by discussing the Brave and the Bold 50 (the Green Arrow and Manhunter from Mars), and the first issues of Marvel Team-Up (Spider-Man and the Human Torch), Marvel Two-In-One (the Thing and the Man-Thing), and DC Comics Presents (Superman and the Flash). We also talk about our history with the titles, the over-the-top dialogue and scenes, our favorite team-ups, significant issues, and more. (52:41)

1975 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2024 Nov 30, 2024

It’s the annual Thanksgiving Comic Talk episode covering a number of topics including a recent trip to the Manheim Comic Con, the Arcane animated series, more thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine, an Off the Rack review segment on the new Absolute DC titles (including a few listener comments), purchasing multiple copies of a single issue, quick thoughts on the DC All In issues of Wonder Woman, some Silver Age trivia based on the Overstreet Price Guide, Star: Trek Lower Decks issue 1 and more! (1:12:47)

1974 - Comic Previews for January 2025 Nov 28, 2024

Our monthly Previews episode hits comic coming attractions for the New Year with recommendations on titles shipping mostly in January 2025! To help us this episode, we are joined by Tricia and DJ of Made By Tricia pet toys and gifts, one of the many sponsors for our 20th Anniversary event. We spend time learning about their business, holiday items for the listeners, as well as their own geek history. And then DJ continues with the Speakers of Geek to suggest and discuss comics by James Tynion IV, the new Aquaman title, debating the art of Mike Allred, Archie is Mr. Justice, Vagabond, Spectregraph, Power Lords, SilverHawks, New Champions, the Strikeforce: Morituri omnibus and more from Image, IDW, Boom, MadCave and others. (1:14:42)

1973 - Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review Nov 20, 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review! Now that the Shawn Levy directed superhero buddy farce is available on Disney+, we give our thoughts, reactions and high praise on everything from the actors, the jokes, the cameos, the fights, the jokes, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, the surprises, and even more jokes. We also speculate on what’s next for Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, and the MCU Multiverse. Let’s f#&%ing go! (1:00:09)

1972 - Off the Rack: Current Marvel Comics Nov 11, 2024

It’s a current Marvel Comics Off the Rack reviews episode! The Speakers of Geek are joined by special 20th Anniversary sponsor guest, color artist Charlie Kirchoff, to catch up and talk about current projects. And then we give our Buy/Borrow/Pants recommendations for the first issues of Exceptional X-Men, Dazzler, Wolverine, Iron Man and Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu. We also give quick thoughts on Hyde Street, Zdarsky’s Batman, a few Energon Universe titles, classic Generation X and recent back issue purchases from Pants. And then the episode wraps up with CGS Trivia for Year 8! (1:17:20)

1971 - News from New York Comic Con 2024 Oct 28, 2024

Thoughts and reactions to the news, announcements, and surprises from this year’s New York Comic Con. Bryan and Pants talk about their experience, walking the floor, and meeting creators and listeners. And then we cover various news stories including Loeb & Lee on Batman: Hush 2, Rise of Emperor Doom, the return of DC Vertigo, the launch of Ignition Press, new titles such as Aquaman, Absolute Martian Manhunter, Daredevil Cold Day in Hell and more. We then wrap things up with CGS Trivia for Year 7! (1:20:27)

1970 - Comic Previews for December 2024 Oct 23, 2024

Previews! We round out the year of comic coming attractions for books shipping mostly in December 2024! To help us with recommendations we are joined by Martheus Wade of the Toshigawa Universe, one of the many sponsors for our 20th Anniversary event. We talk about the new Ready 2 Spar: Fighting Femme Fatales GN being solicited this month as well as the Wade Family’s upcoming convention appearances. And then we dive into the Previews catalogs to suggest titles such as Mr. Mega Man, the Pedestrian tpb, ThunderCats: Apex, Manhole vol.2, Dust to Dust, New Gods and more from Alien Books, Dark Horse, Boom Studios, Image, Marvel and others. Along the way we say hello to Janet Wade, talk about Horror comics, and give quick thoughts on the first issue of Absolute Batman. (1:09:32)

1969 - Batman: Resurrection with John Jackson Miller Oct 18, 2024

Author and comics historian John Jackson Miller joins us to discuss his newly released Batman: Resurrection novel. A direct sequel to Tim Burton’s blockbuster Batman movie of 1989, this new prose story takes place after the Joker’s death and sets familiar faces against a new mysterious threat. Our conversation dips into John’s comic book history as a fan, writer and historian, the importance of Batmania on comics culture and writing within an established universe. As well as comic book topics such as organization, sales vs circulation, and keeping comics book lore alive for future generations. Enjoy! (1:37:25)

1968 - Saturday Morning Comics Oct 14, 2024

The Speakers of Geek tackle the trend of cartoons turned comics in this Saturday Morning Comics episode! Along with special guest Jimmy “The Napkin Guy” Ettele, we give our thoughts on a number of first issues from Mad Cave Studios (Gatchaman, Flash Gordon, Defenders of the Earth), Dynamite (Space Ghost, Jonny Quest, ThunderCats, ThunderCats: Cheetara) and Oni Press (Biker Mice From Mars, RoboForce). We pick our favorite reads, compare titles to the original cartoons, sing the praises of artists such as Jonathan Lau, Will Conrad and Sebastian Piriz, list a bunch of cartoons ready to make the jump to comics and more! (1:26:25)

1967 - Absolute Power 4 and DC All In Special Oct 08, 2024

Absolute Power comes to an end with issue 4 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company! The Speakers of Geek give their thoughts on the finale and the all out battle against Amanda Waller to reclaim the DC Universe. We then spend the second half of the episode talking about the DC All In Special by Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere, Wes Craig and company. The Justice League has gone Unlimited, Darkseid has returned and Booster Gold finds himself caught in the middle. Also, a recent hospital adventure update from Pants! (1:01:27)

1966 - Comic Talk Sep 30, 2024

Joined by Tivis, one of the co-hosts of the Munster Cast (and a sponsor for the CGS 20th Anniversary!), the Speakers of Geek engage in a meaty Comic Talk episode celebrating everything from ‘60s TV (Oh, Lily!) to Batman Day 2024 (Take the quiz!) to the 25th Anniversary of Baltimore Comic Con (and the shopping!). Along the way we also share thoughts on the passing of John Cassaday, a Golden Eagle query concerning the Eisners, unspoken convention etiquette, a comic shop rant, our reading habits, and more! (1:42:02)

1965 - Blood Hunt Wrap-Up Sep 24, 2024

The Speakers of Geek take a bite out of Marvel’s five issue summer event, Blood Hunt! From the creative team of Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz, Cory Petit, Marte Garcia, and Fernando Sifuentes, Blood Hunt pits the Avengers, Miles Morales, Doctor Strange, Moon Knight and others against hordes of Vampires with Blade as their new Lord! Twists and turns follow leading to a surprising new status quo for the Marvel Universe! We give our thoughts on the event, the differences in the Red Band issues, give high praise for the art and speculate on the repercussions. (39:19)

1964 - Comic Previews for November 2024 Sep 19, 2024

Previews! Can you believe it’s time again to go through the new catalogs for comics starting to ship this November! And to help us this month, we have guests George and Rich, two members of the Meanwhile at the Podcast show. One of the many sponsors for our 20th Anniversary event, we spend a little time learning about their podcast and then we all give recommendations including titles such as Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Justice League Unlimited, Black Canary: Best of the Best, the Rocketfellers, Duck Tales, Popeye: Man Overboard and so many more from IDW, Image, Marvel, Ahoy, DSTLRY, Dynamite and others. (1:15:16)

1963 - Absolute Power 3 Sep 09, 2024

The penultimate chapter of Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company is here! The Speakers of Geek give thoughts and reactions to issue 3 as well as connect the dots between tie-ins, give theories for the ending and map out all the leftover questions yet to be answered for the finale. We also drop in some CGS odds and ends including more X-Men From the Ashes talk, recent video releases on our Youtube and Patreon pages and upcoming trips to the Baltimore and New York Comic Cons! (1:01:55)

1962 - Comic Talk: Kirby, Collecting and Trivia Sep 03, 2024

Recorded on Jack Kirby’s 107th birthday, this Comic Talk episode dips into all kinds of topics including: our first exposure to Kirby’s artwork, changing opinions as we age on artists, what parents thought of our comic collecting, listener feedback, Overstreet’s Top Ten Comics of the Golden Age, CGS Year 6 Trivia, an obscure Superman factoid, remembering Drunk Cap and a bunch more! (1:25:30)

1961 - Off the Rack: X-Men: From the Ashes Aug 26, 2024

X-Men have risen From the Ashes! It’s a new beginning for the X-Universe of titles and the Speakers of Geek give their Off the Rack reviews on a number of first issues: X-Men by MacKay and Stegman, Uncanny X-Men by Simone and Marquez, NYX by Kelly, Lanzing and Mortarino, and Phoenix by Phillips and Miracolo with quick comments on X-Force by Thorne and To and X-Factor by Russell and Quinn. Which books rose to the top, how will readers react to the new directions and where do we go from here? Listen in to find out! (57:47)

1960 - Comic Previews for October 2024 Aug 22, 2024

Previews! TerrifiCon! Comics and Conventions! Before we jump into this month’s Previews for books shipping in October, Pants and Shane recount their Tales from TerrifiCon: meeting creators, actors, buying art and comics, listener shoutouts and more! We then jump into comic coming attractions including DC’s All In and Absolute books, the return of Origins of Marvel Comics, a new Batman novel, offerings from Shawn Pryor, Dave Dwonch, Katie Cook and Charlie Kirchoff, new titles from Image, Ghost Machine, Oni and more! (1:13:17)

1959 - Absolute Power 2 Aug 19, 2024

DC’s big summer event continues as the Speakers of Geek discuss issue 2 of Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company. The depowered heroes battle one of their own in the Fortress of Solitude when amid the chaos, there comes... costumes! Also, Nightwing takes charge, Dreamer makes a big move, and Green Arrow has a plan. We touch briefly on a few tie-ins and offer up speculations on how this may all connect to DC All In and Absolute DC. (35:04)

1958 - Comic Talk: Get to Know Us Edition part 2 Aug 13, 2024

“What is in your Comic Book D.N.A.?” continues! Bryan and Shane are back from vacation and it’s their turn to reveal those titles and characters that have informed their love of comics. We also discuss Bryan’s Pennsic adventures, some recent purchases for Shane, Batman: Caped Crusader thoughts and more. It’s a true “Get to Know Us” episode with some surprises along the way. (1:24:02)

1957 - Comic Talk: Get to Know Us Edition Aug 07, 2024

For newer and longtime listeners, this Comic Talk episode covers a number of “Get to Know Us” (or “Get to Know Us Again”) topics including: catching up on Pants’ TV watching, DC cartoons we grew up on as well as initial thoughts on Batman: Caped Crusader, comics retailing, CGC vs Original Art collecting, listener feedback and more! We also kick off a main discussion of “What is in your Comic Book D.N.A.?”: those comics or runs that define us as comic book readers and collectors! (1:17:48)

1956 - News from San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Aug 01, 2024

Thoughts and reactions to the news, announcements, surprises and awards from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Topics include a new Justice League by Waid and Mora, more cartoon comics from Dynamite, a slew of new Marvel titles, Joe Quesada’s new imprint, the Eisners, and so much more. Plus! Where were you when the sound of Doom was heard around the world? (1:08:47)

1955 - Star Wars: The Acolyte episodes 7 & 8 Jul 30, 2024

The end of Star Wars: The Acolyte has arrived! Listen in to hear our discussion on the final two episodes as we cover the secrets, the revelations, the surprise appearances, the fight choreography, listener feedback and more. Plus, speculations and hopes for the future of the Thrawn era of Star Wars, including recasting, as the franchise builds and expands. (59:05)

1954 - Top 3 Wolverine Guest Appearances Jul 24, 2024

CGS presents a new episode feature entitled Top 3! In celebration of Wolverine guest starring in the new Deadpool movie, this episode presents Peter’s Top 3 Wolverine Guest Appearances outside of X-Men or Wolverine comics. He’s the best there is at what he does, but how does the character fare when not surrounded by his usual cast of characters or creative teams? Listen in to hear the Speakers of Geek discuss the Top 3 choices, Wolverine’s role in the stories, how the character is handled by other comic creators, meet ups with other Marvel characters, honorable mentions and listener selections. (54:00)

1953 - Comic Previews for September 2024 Jul 20, 2024

It’s another Previews deep dive this time for books shipping in September! The Speakers of Geek cover a bevy of publishers giving recommendations for American TV Comic Books from Twomorrows, Kill Shakespeare: First Folio from Gemstone, Kevin Maguire’s Tanga vs the Kaiju of Cammera GN, The Moon is Following Us by Johnson and Rossmo, a new Lady Mechanika mini-series entitled the Devil in the Lake, Incredible Hulk 900, Star Wars: Darth Vader 50, Batman the Barbarian and so much more. We then wrap up the episode with preliminary reactions to the recent announcement for DC All In! (1:10:44)

1952 - Comic Talk: News Edition Jul 12, 2024

With several major announcements dropping this week in the comic industry, it’s a chance to present a Comic Talk: News Edition episode! The Speakers of Geek give their thoughts and reactions to topics including Random House acquiring Boom! Studios, DC’s new Absolute imprint, a rumored return for Jack Knight/Starman, recent passings of comic creators, and more. We also dig into CGS Trivia for Year Five, recent releases on YouTube and Patreon, and a number of off the cuff comic and podcast tangents. (1:10:04)

1951 - Star Wars: The Acolyte episodes 5 & 6 Jul 08, 2024

The Speakers of Geek are back again to talk Star Wars: the Acolyte giving our thoughts and reactions to episodes 5 & 6. From the brutal lightsaber fight against the enemy to new paths for the Aniseya Twins, the exploration of the thin line between Light and Dark is again brought front and center. Motivations and loyalties are tested as more and more secrets are revealed. And what are our thoughts for the final two episodes? Listen in to find out! (42:56)

1950 - Absolute Power 1 Jul 04, 2024

After more than a year since the Dawn of DC launched, DC’s big summer event has arrived and the Speakers of Geek are here to drop knowledge! It’s an in-depth look at the first issue of Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company. We detail the shocking plans put forth by the Trinity of Evil (Amanda Waller, Failsafe and the Brainiac Queen) and along the way we speculate outcomes, question motivations, point out obscure character mentions, and more! Listen in as the blitzkrieg against the heroes of the DC Universe begins! (1:02:32)

1949 - Steve Bryant. Dave Dwonch. Kickstarter Buddies. Jun 27, 2024

Two creators. Two Kickstarters. Two careers in the spotlight as Steve Bryant and Dave Dwonch join in their first podcast together to share insights on their new projects. Listen in as they discuss and compare aspects of their craft, their evolving process, convention stories, future plans and more as well as talking up their two new Kickstarter campaigns: Undead or Alive by Bryant, Jason Millet & Patrick McEvoy and The Automaton by Dwonch, Santi Guillen & Arnaldo Robles. (1:30:41)

1948 - Star Wars: The Acolyte episodes 3 & 4 Jun 25, 2024

We return to the world of Star Wars: The Acolyte to discuss episodes 3 and 4. This time around we are joined by longtime listener Chad Burdette, Content Manager at Comic-Watch and Host of The Comics Multiverse YouTube channel. Hear our thoughts on the backstory of the Aniseya twins and their Coven, what really went down in the confrontation with the Jedi, who is the secret enemy behind the mask, differing perspectives on the Jedi and the Force, the music, Darth Bane, Legends vs Canon and so much more! (58:16)

1947 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Jun 20, 2024

With the help of emails, comments and feedback from you the listeners, the Speakers of Geek touch on all sorts of topics such as financial planning for collections, what draws us to a new series, new announcements for upcoming works by Daniel Warren Johnson & Riley Rossmo, Robin & Batman by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, updates on new Transformers and G.I.Joe collections, a few Kickstarter shout outs and more! (1:04:19)

1946 - Comic Previews for August 2024 Jun 17, 2024

The Speakers of Geek tackle all the latest Previews catalogs for books shipping in August! Recommendations and discussions include DC’s Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special, Sergio Aragones’ Groo: Minstrel Melodies from Dark Horse, Uncle Sam from Alex Ross, Archie: The Decision by Tom King and Dan Parent and so many more as well as a few suggestions from listeners. Other geek tangents cover tabloid comics, Muppet figures, good Deadpool comics, some Dr. Who talk and more! Listen in to add even more comics to your pre-orders! (1:05:00)

1945 - Off the Rack: The Ultimates 1 Jun 10, 2024

Off the Rack Review of The Ultimates issue 1! There’s a whole new Ultimate Universe to read about and the Speakers of Geek review and discuss the first issue of The Ultimates by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee, Travis Lanham and company. From the new status quo to the artwork, from the world building to Iron Lad’s desperate plan to repopulate this universe’s superheroes, listen in to hear what we thought of this new Ultimates volume. (41:23)

1944 - Star Wars: The Acolyte episodes 1 & 2 Jun 06, 2024

The next Star Wars series is here as we discuss The Acolyte episodes 1 and 2! This new show follows a Jedi investigation into a series of crimes set at the end of the High Republic era. Listen in as we give our thoughts on the first two chapters as well as worldbuilding, the characters, the action, Sith lore, the Force and more. (57:58)

1943 - Comic Talk: Fat Jack's / Beta Ray Bill / Star Blazers May 30, 2024

Comic Talk, CGS style. The Speakers of Geek cover a number of topics including Pants’ trip to Fat Jack's Comicrypt’s clearance sale in Philly, the art of back issue bin diving, Tom King and Greg Smallwood’s Human Target, the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set on Kickstarter, a review of Beta Ray Bill by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, Star Blazers talk, CGS Year Four Trivia, Feedback from you the listeners and more! (1:42:50)

1942 - Comic Previews for July 2024 May 23, 2024

The Speakers of Geek give their recommendations for comic books shipping starting in July. What are we buying? What looks interesting? And what new titles are worth checking out? From Space-Mullet! and Cursed Pirate Girl to the Twilight Man and Namor, we discuss upcoming titles from Image, Humanoids, Mad Cave, Boom!, Marvel, DC, IDW and more. As well as tangents along the way on Flash Gordon, owning original art vs prints, new and older Facsimile editions, the DC Comics Style Guide by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and more. All in just one concise hour! Open your May catalogues and your wallets and start prepping your pre-orders! (1:02:52)

1941 - Absolute Power and Blood Hunt May 20, 2024

In grand CGS tradition, the Speakers of Geek talk events! We share our thoughts on the Free Comic Book Day prelude issues for DC’s Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Mikel Janin and Trish Mulvihill; and Marvel’s Blood Hunt by Jed MacKay, Sara Pichelli and Federico Blee. We also discuss the first issue of Blood Hunt with art by Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia, thoughts on Amanda Waller, getting back into current comics with the help of digital and libraries, read listener reactions and more! (1:07:15)

1940 - DC Versus Marvel May 13, 2024

Superboy vs Spider-Man! Elektra vs Catwoman! Lobo vs Wolverine! Storm vs Wonder Woman! Batman vs Captain America! Who is stronger? Who is smarter? Who is cooler? It’s 1996 and the showdown of the century as the Geeks and special guest Mike Atchison revisit the battle that destroyed two universes in DC Versus Marvel! We also revisit other DC/Marvel crossovers, talk comics retailing, continue CGS History Trivia with Year Three and more! (2:00:17)

- The Crisis Tapes 28: Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 part 2 May 06, 2024

The page by page coverage of Crisis on Infinite Earths 7 continues in this second part of “Beyond the Silent Night”. Covering pages 6 thru 23, Adam and Peter dig deep into DC Cosmology including the origin of the Guardians of the Universe, the creation of the Multiverse, Monitor vs Anti-Monitor, Pariah’s background and more as the heroes finally make their first offensive entrance into the Anti-Matter Universe! (2:57:25)

1939 - April 2024 Previews Apr 25, 2024

Rounding out the month of April, it's Previews! Chris, Ian, Murd and Shane discuss picks from Image Catalog Issue 9, DC Connect issue 47, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 31, and Diamond Previews issue 427, with books mainly set for a June 2024 release. Highlights include Destro and Scarlett miniseries at Image, the return of The Ultimates at Marvel, Uncle Scrooge and Jason Aaron unite, the return of Elseworlds at DC, Jason Aaron jumping on the BRZRKR train at Boom, new Doctor Who comics for the Fifteenth Doctor at Titan, Two Morrows bringing forward DC's Bronze Age Not-Ready-For-Primetime Players, and so much more. (2:30:57)

1938 - The CGS Best of 2023 Results Show Apr 22, 2024

You the listeners voted, Murd tallied said votes, and now it's time to crown the winners of The CGS Best of 2023 Awards. Who will win this year's "Jamies"? Shane, Murd, Chris and Ian are here to read them out! Plus, some talk on the new Transformers: One trailer, X-Men '97 (spoiler free), the high price of Marvel trades, Muddle the Murd, and more! (1:03:45)

1937 - Off the Rack: Ghost Machine Apr 18, 2024

After a few updates and announcements for the 20th Anniversary gathering, Patreon, and Youtube, Bryan, Peter, Shane, Pants and Adam return to Off the Rack to discuss Ghost Machine, the first fully shared creator-owned comic book universe! By the creative team of Geoff Johns, Brad Anderson and Rob Leigh, we give our thoughts on the first issues of Geiger with art by Gary Frank; Redcoat with art by Bryan Hitch; and Rook: Exodus with art by Jason Fabok. We then get into some convention talk with a recent visit to the Lehigh Valley Comic Con, do some Year Two CGS Trivia, and more! (1:34:13)

1936 - Catching Up with Katie Cook Apr 10, 2024

It's hard to believe it's been so long since the last time the Geeks had Katie Cook on the show, so now it's time to rectify that! Shane, Murd and Ian discuss Katie's first physical edition of Nothing Special, as well as the online Webtoon version that started it all. We talk what it took to transition from one format to the other, how Webtoon initially approached her for the project, and learning how to do art digitally. We also delve into the fandom that comes with a webcomic, the joy that is Radish, some Gronk, flasks and bowling balls named Eula, avoiding children's band practice, the uniqueness of Hot Topic, some Super Show memories, and lots more! (1:35:45)

1935 - Off the Rack: Helen of Wyndhorn 1 Apr 04, 2024

Off the Rack returns as Bryan, Peter, Pants and Adam review and give their thoughts on the first issue of Helen of Wyndhorn. From Dark Horse, this Gothic sword and sorcery epic is by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, Clayton Cowles and company. From the art to the pulp origins, listen in for our discussion and speculations for the rest of the series! (30:33)

1934 - 21 Bun Salute Apr 01, 2024

Bryan, Peter, Pants and Adam cover a number of topics including: Baseball Geek Speak, more 20th Anniversary announcements (including a venue and sponsorship opportunities!), the closing of The Comic Forums (along with some past memories), the new X-Men '97 animated series as well as other '90s Marvel animation, the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer, Michael Keaton and Tim Burton movies, post-Infinite Crisis Justice Society of America and Justice League of America titles, the first issue of Batman Dark Age by Mark Russell and Mike and Laura Allred, the cost of comic books over the years, the new video content you may be seeing on our various channels, CGS 20th Anniversary trivia, and more! (1:21:20)

1933 - March 2024 Previews Mar 28, 2024

Just in the nick of time, with days to spare, it's time for Previews! Ian, Murd and Chris crack open Image Catalog Issue 8, DC Connect issue 46, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 30, and Diamond Previews issue 426 as their sources of selections, with comics mainly set for May 2024 release. Highlights include Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greene's Doom, Garth Ennis' return to Nick Fury, Space Ghost is back at Dynamite, Mark Russell's Death Ratio'd, Remender and Posehn's Grommets, I Can Count to Ten and much more! (2:51:23)

1932 - The CGS Best of 2023 Nominations Show Mar 21, 2024

A second podcast release in a week? Just like old times! And this one is much anticipated indeed. Chris, Murd, and Ian give their nominations for the CGS Best of 2023 Awards, along with the choices made by YOU, the listeners! Who will be selected in each of the sixteen categories as our favorites? Listening in will solve that question for yas. And once you do, you'll have until Sunday, April 7th at 11:59pm ET to get your final ballots in to bestof@comicgeekspeak.com; please vote in at least 12 of the sixteen categories to have your ballots properly counted. Happy voting! (2:40:51)

1931 - Et Tu, Pants? Mar 18, 2024

The countdown to Comic Geek Speak's 20th Anniversary begins here! What better way to start the celebrations than to announce early plans for a gathering in Reading, Pa. for March 2025! Listen in to hear how we are hoping to involve you, the listeners! And then Peter, Pants, Shane and Bryan continue the geek topics with: Broadway Geek Speak, a rousing trivia segment led by Pants based on Overstreet Price Guide comic values (it’s fun and challenging, believe us!), the Oscars, digging into recent issues of the Energon Universe (Void Rivals, Duke, Cobra Commander and Transformers), Gone by Jock, Thundercats from Dynamite, the Marvels, Neil Gaiman's Heritage art auction, reactions to the X-Men: From the Ashes title announcements and more! (2:11:56)

- The Crisis Tapes 27: Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 part 1 Mar 12, 2024

Peter and Adam return to the Crisis Tapes to begin their in-depth coverage of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 7. The main feature of this episode is a breakdown of the iconic cover by George Pérez as well as some of the many homages it has spawned over the years. We then cover the first five pages of this double-size shocker in grand Footnotes style. Along the way, listen in for Crisis Fun Facts, thoughts on the Crisis related toy figures from McFarlane Toys, untold stories we'd like to see, and other DC Comics continuity tidbits. (3:01:01)

1930 - Catching Up with Dave Wachter Mar 07, 2024

A more fitting episode couldn't possibly have been recorded on the day of CGS' nineteenth anniversary. Artist extraordinaire Dave Wachter, a man who has been a guest, friend, and listener since 2005, comes on to discuss his latest book, Uncanny Valley, with Chris, Shane, Murd and Ian. They also talk how Dave first got into comics and then subsequently got back into them in the 2000s, his recent run on Punisher and getting to design the new legacy version of the character, Planet of the Apes the movie and getting the draw the comic set in the new movie universe, an undying love of 80s cartoons and pop culture, some Super Show memories, and so much more. Plus, Murd dishes on Superman: Meshi, Ian makes his prediction come true and gives thoughts on Madame Web, Muddle the Murd and more! (1:52:31)

1929 - King. Art. Dawn. Trek. 52!!! Feb 28, 2024

Pants and Peter cover various topics such as: Old Pants Speak, a Tom King signing in Baltimore, January’s Original Art Expo in Orlando, behind the scenes info on the 52 weekly comic series, recent Comic Link results, trivia from the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Newsstand vs Direct Market covers, current reading including Gotham City Year One, Dawn of DC, and Green Arrow, as well as older titles such as From Hell, an update on Pants’ TV watching, and more! (1:37:40)

1928 - February 2024 Previews Feb 20, 2024

Shane, Murd and Ian are here to bring you this month's Previews! Image Catalog Issue 7, DC Connect issue 45, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 29, and Diamond Previews issue 425 are the books this month, with comics mainly set for a April 2024 release. Highlights include the return of Disney's Hercules, a reboot for Deadpool, Brainiac returns for a Superman crossover, RoboForce is back, and bunches of other tantalizing comics. (2:36:43)

1927 - Comic Talk Feb 14, 2024

It's Comic Talk time once more! Shane, Murd, Ian and Chris start things off with some show announcements, including the launch of the Best of 2023 Awards nominations, then go into the mass exodus of artists from Cadence Comic Art. Then, Murd and Chris give their thoughts on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, with some spoilers within (12:22-30:54), then Ian and Chris give their thoughts on Marvel's latest Disney+ offering, Echo (spoiler free) and Ian goes all What If...? Other topics include birthday comic related birthday gifts, Chris catches up on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Shane goes World of Toys on GI Joe Classified, Bat-Communicators, and new Macfarlane Toys Batman and Robin and DC Superpowers revivals. Plus recent reads such as Murd finally finishing reading the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, Bizarro's return in Action Comics 1061 and Zorro's return in Zorro: Man of the Dead, Shane concludes Human Target and catches up on Wonder Woman, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Transformers, Cobra Commander and Duke, Ian goes Valentine's with DC's How To Lose Guy Gardner in 10 Days, then talks Ultimate Spider-Man and Ultimate Black Panther's premieres, Immortal Thor, the Ghost Machine one-shot from Image and the new Superior Spider-Man, Chris is legendary with JMS' Thor Omnibus, Jeff Lemire's Cosmic Detective, Comic Creator's Steve Gerber tribute and Alter Ego doing the same for inker extraordinaire Tom Palmer, goes Ennis with Batman: Reptilian, is rapturous on Brubaker and Phillips' Where the Body Was, Waid's Kingdom Come World's Finest, and more! Plus thoughts on Insomniac's first Spider-Man game, the passing of the luminary José Delbo, Muddle the Murd, and more more! (2:45:01)

1926 - Retro Movie Review: Planet of the Apes (1968) Feb 08, 2024

IT'S A MADHOUSE!!! We finally make a monkey out of you, as we return for another entry in our Retro Movie Review series, this time with Chris' choice, the original Planet of the Apes. This classic Rod Serling and Franklin J. Schaffner science fiction opus crafted a franchise that is still cooking 56 years later. Murd, Ian, Chris and Shane discuss the minutia of the film itself, the world building, Charlton Heston's impossible to match gravitas, the relationship between Zira and Cornelius, beards making you look smarter, some trivia you may not know, and so much more. I love you, Dr. Zaius! (1:53:37)

1925 - January 2024 Previews Jan 28, 2024

It's the first Previews of 2024! Chris, Murd and Ian bring forth a doozy of a read-through of Image Catalog Issue 6, DC Connect issue 44, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 28, and Diamond Previews issue 424, clocking in at nearly three hours of choice selections, with books mostly set for a March 2024 release! Highlights include Biker Mice From Mars, The Last Mermaid splashes onto shore, Greg Weisman brings us The Spectacular Spider-Men, Zdarsky's Batman goes deeper into Zur-En-Arrh territory, Matzoh Man, more Bizarro, and so much more! (2:57:31)

1924 - Ultimate Colon Minus One Jan 22, 2024

Bryan, Peter, Shane, Kevin and Adam gather to discuss: Colonoscopy Geek Speak, the defunct Warner Bros. Studio Store, Where were you when Superman died?, Golden Eagle memories, G.I.Joe 301, Low by Remender and Tocchini, Killadelphia by Barnes and Alexander, '90s X-Force comics, Happy Days 50th Anniversary trivia, an in-depth review of Ultimate Spider-Man 1 by Hickman and Checchetto, celebrating 25 years of Batman Beyond, Earth X and Batman No Man's Land, raving about Godzilla Minus One, Peter Jackson's King Kong, Zom 100 by Aso and Takata, and a quick post-outro chat with Pants! (2:08:21)

1923 - December 2023 Previews Dec 25, 2023

One last episode before the year concludes, as Murd, Shane, Chris and Ian go through the various December Previews catalogs, with books mostly set for a February 2024 release date. This spans Image Catalog Issue 5, DC Connect issue 43, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 27, and Diamond Previews issue 423. Highlights include the new batch of Free Comic Book Day issues, the return of Thundercats (HOOOOOOO!), a bunch of Omnibuses that are way too heavy for Shane, a Howard Chaykin book so good they don't need to describe it, Ultimate Black Panther, Joker's origin by way of Zdarsky, and tons more where that came from! Enjoy, and see you in 2024 for more! (2:46:01)

Christmas - The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus: Part Three Dec 24, 2023

Reach deep into the toe of your stocking and you'll find the last delicious morsel of this classic of Christmas literature as read by Murd, in which L. Frank Baum describes how dear old Santa Claus overcame the last few obstacles (including Death itself!) in his neverending quest to make all the children of the world happy at Christmastime. Happy Holidays from CGS! (31:54)

1922 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2023 Dec 20, 2023

Matt, Shane, Murd, Chris and Ian convene with merriment, as it is time for this year's Cornucopia! Plenty to discuss in this one, including the merits of VHS, Special and Unspecialized Star Wars, the alternate fate of Jason Todd released after all these years, the official death of Comixology as an app, Belgian comic book acquisitions in the form of The Adventures of Blake and Mortimer, a spoiler-filled discussion of The Marvels (27:48-1:08:00), the potentially perilous Sony adaptation of Madame Web and Kraven, and more! More includes Shane diving into recent GI Joe acquisitions in a World of Toys segment, a mention of Sina Grace's new all-ages Superman book, Superman: The Harvests of Youth, Matt gives thoughts on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and listening to recent episodes of Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum's Talkville podcast, Ian reviews volume 1 of Daniel Warren Johnson's Do a Powerbomb and the conclusion of Hickman's Ultimate Invasion, streaming media such as Gen V, Invincible and Netflix's The Killer, Chris and Ian go Planetary with Outsiders #1, Chris goes Joe as well with GI Joe issue 1 (aka 301),JMS' Captain America, Star Trek: Year Five, a return to Kingdom Come with World's Finest issue 20, Gallery Editions of The Kree Skrull War and Spider-Man: Blue, going further Christmassy with Merry Little Batman, Muddle the Murd and more more! (2:43:42)

1921 - Make Your Own Damn Chewbacca! Dec 14, 2023

Bryan, Peter, Shane, Pants and Adam gather to discuss: Cuisine Geek Speak, Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns cover debate, some recent local conventions, Hiroshi Sumi’s Voice of a Star Wars Fan short film, holiday ornaments, Star Wars: Dark Empire from Dark Horse by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy, Dave Filoni's promotion at LucasFilm, Dr. Who 60th Anniversary specials, Adventures of Captain America by Fabian Nicieza and Kevin Maguire, more Energon Universe talk, CGS History for November and December, Bryan's thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, various TV Talk including Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Moonlighting, Three's Company, the passing of Norman Lear and more! (2:01:40)

1920 - Top 5 X-Men Nov 30, 2023

To me, my X-Men! The Speakers of Geek discuss their Top 5 favorite X-Men of all time. There is plenty of crossover between lists, an amazing Murdoughnian surprise as one would expect, and some other unique choices along the way. Get some training in in The Danger Room, grab yourself a belt with an X on it, and practice your Claremontian narration! (1:59:38)

1919 - November 2023 Previews Nov 23, 2023

What's more festive than gathering round a table with turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing and pumpkin pie? Previews, of course! Murd, Chris and Ian gorge themselves on Image Catalog Issue 4, DC Connect issue 42, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 26, and Diamond Previews issue 422, with books mostly scheduled for release in January 2024. Highlights include some new Garth Ennis, Greg Pak's Lilo & Stitch, Jason Aaron's Superman, the return of a very different Ultimate Spider-Man, and tons more; enough for seconds, even. We are thankful to you for listening, and may this fill you with as much joy as leftovers do the next day! (2:19:45)

1918 - Convention Catch-Up: Anime NYC & New York Comic Con Nov 16, 2023

Flash back to last year's Anime NYC 2022, just in time for this year's Anime NYC. Interviews include manga translator for books such as Cat + Gamer and Marvel's Demon Wars, writer Zack Davisson, as well as artist Robert Wilson IV from Oni Press' Heartthrob, Vault's Barbaric: The Harvest Blades, Bitch Planet issue 3, and a bunch of posters for bands such as Metallica and Weird Al! We then flash forward to New York Comic Con 2023, with artist and creator extraordinaire, Mr. Jamal Igle, a discussion of The Harvey Awards, Death Note: The Musical, attending the Steve Ditko panel, and so much more. (1:28:32)

- The Crisis Tapes 26: the Arrowverse Crisis part 2 Nov 15, 2023

Adam and Peter complete their examination of the CW's live-action version of Crisis on Infinite Earths! Covering the final two chapters - in Arrow and in Legends of Tomorrow - topics include the origin of the Monitor, Oliver Queen's ghostly transformation, the final battle against the Anti-Monitor, even more surprising cross media cameos (including Marv Wolfman himself), the new Prime Earth and more! We also explore the Paragons Rising tie-in stories from the Crisis on Infinite Earths 100 Page Giant comics. (2:59:16)

1917 - Micro-Spotlight on The Micronauts Nov 02, 2023

As Marvel begins republishing this long in limbo property, we here at Comic Geek Speak gather together to discuss the first twelve issues of the 1979 classic the Micronauts! With the help of Ryan Drost of the Star Joes Podcast we cover the history on the original toy line, what led Bill Mantlo to the comic book series in the first place, who Marvel nearly had draw the title before Michael Golden signed on, the many comparisons to Star Wars, and so much more. So do you best to avoid miniature ships as they whiz through your front yard, secure Muffin, time travel with The Time Traveler, be cautious of Baron Karza and his Body Banks, and try not to get turned into a cyborg or a centaur, because this one is a doozy! (1:58:31)

1916 - Buy, Borrow, Bwa-Ha-Ha!!! Oct 25, 2023

The Speakers of Geek cover several topics including: cheering on the Phillies, Concert Geek Speak, honoring the legacy and career of Keith Giffen, original art and sketches, our first Giffen comics, Pants' trip to Baltimore and New York comic conventions, and CGS History for September and October. As well as a return segment of Off the Rack Reviews on the first issues of Transformers by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer from Skybound's Energon Universe, Marvel's Captain America by Straczynski, Saiz and Hollingsworth, and the new Wonder Woman title by Tom King, Sampere and Morey from DC Comics. (2:06:37)

1915 - October 2023 Previews Oct 20, 2023

Previews time yet again! The Speakers of Geek mull over Image Catalog Issue 3, DC Connect issue 41, Marvel previews Vol 6 issue 25, and Diamond Previews issue 421, for books mainly set for a December 2023 release. Highlights include Marvel's latest Timeless adventure, the conclusion of Zdarsky's Mindbomb storyline in Batman, Brubaker and Phillips' Where the Body Was, the return of Valiant thanks to Alien Books, a whole lot of Chrimas-y horror books, and more! (2:27:38)

1914 - Toy Fair 2023 In Review Oct 12, 2023

Recently, Toy Fair held their (usually) annual event at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on September 30th through October 3rd, 2023. Ian attended the trade show for the first time, and he discusses the event with Kris Naudus on this very episode. They delve into just what exactly Toy Fair is, where it will be headed come 2025 after 100+ years in NYC, how this year's event compared to previous years Kris experienced, and so much more. So much more includes highlights from Vault and their AEW figures and professional cosplay you can wheel around in a custom overhead bin friendly suitcase, tons of Lego playsets and buildable art, Bandai's Tamashi Nations selections as well as their Godzilla and Tekken figures, Funko's massive presence and their integration of Mondo's high-end collectibles, Foam Alive's incredibly soothing foam fun and other sensory pleasures like slime and putty, Super7's TMNT and GI Joe offerings, the return of Ty and Beanie Babies, InstaCake (just add water), bubbles and Bluey everywhere, Playmobil's Star Trek and Magnum PI sets (you read that right), Fresh Dolls, including their Black Panther: Wakanda Forever dolls, The Elf on the Shelf Santaverse, and tons more! (1:28:42)

1913 - Comic Talk and a Conversation with Sean Chen Oct 05, 2023

We begin this episode joined by longtime comic book artist, creator, and now writer, Sean Chen, Chris, Murd and Ian discus his career at large, beginning with how he first got into comic books, including some fascinating insights on how he first got into the business. Next, his time at Valiant, meandering over to Marvel and his Iron Man run, and as the main course, go in-depth on his current Kickstarter. This is for the first three issues of EVERMIND, the book he co-created along with martial artist and actor Daniel Wu. Then, Murd discusses his trip back to Bowling Green University for their Spider-Man in Popular Culture Conference, curated by friend and listener of the show, Dr. Chuck Coletta. Ian then reviews J. Michael Straczynski's first issue of Captain America, Kelly Thompson's Birds of Prey, and Jonathan Hickman's first Infinite comic presentation of G.O.D.S. Finally, we discuss this year's CGS By the Sea, and Chris talks Steve Orlando's Scarlet Witch Volume 1, Al Ewing's Immortal Thor, Luise Simonson's Jean Grey, Backissue 146's Bronze Age Daredevil breakdown, Star Trek: Day of Blood, and Titan's Conan the Barbarian. Plus, Muddle the Murd and more! (1:58:11)

1912 - September 2023 Previews Sep 28, 2023

Shane! Chris! Ian! Previews! These books are in issue 2 of Image's catalog, DC Connect issue 40, Marvel previews Vol 6 issue 24, and Diamond Previews issue 420, for books mainly set for a November 2023 release. Highlights include a Gang War at Marvel, a Beast World at DC, the return of The Outsiders, Howard the Duck is back, Christmas comes early with Image's The Deviant, GI Joe returns, and so much more. (2:18:28)

1911 - Retro Movie Review: The Neverending Story Sep 21, 2023

We go all the way back to 1984 for tonight's Retro Movie Review; long before the Internet, podcasts, or Zoom were even a dream in the wind. Instead, we found ourselves getting lost in the pages of a story book...quite literally. That's right, for Murd's selection, the crew of Ian, Chris, Shane and Murd discover together the true majesty that is The Neverending Story! What say they about one of Murd's favorite fantasy movies of all time? Get yourself out of that video game arcade with its beeps and boops, get the theme song completely stuck in your head, grab Falcor by the neck and hold on for dear life, and try not to think about the subpar sequels...for that, is another story. SAY MY NAME BASTIAN!!!! (1:30:46)

1910 - Everything Old is Old Again Sep 13, 2023

A collection of Bryan, Peter, Shane, Murd and Pants tell us all to get off their lawns with an

Classic Geek Speak - 1360: CGS Super Show 2013 Storytime with Uncle Sal Panel Sep 05, 2023

On what would have been Jamie D's 57th birthday, we at Comic Geek Speak head back into the archives to rerelease a true gem. A little bit over ten years ago, the weekend of April 6th and 7th 2013 to be exact, CGS held Comic Geek Speak Super Show 2013 at the Greater Reading Expo Center (which is now a warehouse). At that event, Uncle Sal sat down with Jamie, with some Pants interjection for good measure, and let loose. This is also the event where Uncle Sal received his Freking Sweer award! Listen in and enjoy, but earmuffs, as there will be swears and stories you shouldn't repeat to your kids or grandmother, as always. And happy birthday, Jamie! Shiznit strong, always. (1:22:50)

1909 - Comic Talk Summer Spectacular Aug 31, 2023

It's still hot out there, so let's have our annual Summer Spectacular, right before Labor Day! Shane, Chris, Murd and Ian start off with some strike related delays for Dune 2, and then all but Murd give their non-spoiler thoughts on Blue Beetle. Discussion then deviates to Ian's review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, followed by a post-season finale breakdown of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Comics discussed include Shane checking out Image's big surprise, Void Rivals, as well as the new Green Arrow and Green Lantern, and Superman: Space Age. Ian tackles Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch's Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent 1-6, and issue 2 of Ultimate Invasion. Murd flies through space to uncover the secrets of Star Wars: Dark Droids and comes back home for Big Jim Miller's Rental Classics Vol 1 and 2. And Chris remains current with the new Black Panther series, What If: Dark Spider Gwen, Superman Lost, Star Trek Vol 1: Godshock, Parker Girls, and Brubaker and Phillips' Night Fever, and goes retro with Green Arrow: Longbow Hunters, some Greatest Battles of the X-Men, and Uncanny X-Men's Proteus arc and The Dark Phoenix Saga. Finally, Ian gives his thoughts on Venture Brothers: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, a Muddle the Murd, some World of Toys, and more! (2:32:45)

1908 - August 2023 Previews Aug 25, 2023

What's more frightening than Halloween, and the bevy of horror books that come with it? A fourth Previews book to read on a monthly basis! That's right, for this August edition of Previews with book mostly set for October 2023 release, Chris, Shane, Murd and Ian grin and bare it and make it through the entire episode as a foresome, and wade through Diamond Previews 419, issue 2 of Image Comics Previews, DC Connect issue 39, and Marvel Previews vol 6 issue 23. Highlights include a Futurama Christmas, Saga's latest collected volume, Jonathan Hickman's G.O.D.S., Kong and Godzilla take on the freakin JLA, and much much more. (2:49:23)

- The Crisis Tapes 25: the Arrowverse Crisis part 1 Aug 16, 2023

Adam and Peter celebrate 25 episodes of the Crisis Tapes by turning their attention to the CW’s live-action version of Crisis on Infinite Earths! Covering the first three chapters - in Supergirl, Batwoman and the Flash - this first part explores the buildup to the Crisis in the Arrowverse, how the event unfolds for television, the actor and character cameos and appearances from across the DC Mediaverse, parallels to the original comic book Crisis, the Black Lightning tie-in episode and more! The Crisis is now upon us all! (3:29:07)

Comic Geek Speak Presents - Back to the Bins: 578 Aug 09, 2023

This week, we bring you a syndicated episode of Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins, featuring Shane and Chris! Episode 578 features the trio delving into an Independent book, a DC book, and a Marvel book of their choosing, and each is a doozy this time around. Elfquest, Booster Gold and Man-Thing are the choices du jour, so listen in and enjoy the nostalgia! (1:14:22)

1907 - July 2023 Previews Jul 27, 2023

It's Previews time in the old corral, as summer scorches on! This month, Murd, Chris and Ian discuss Diamond Previews issue 418, DC Connect 38, and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 22, with books mainly set for September 2023 release. Highlights include Darkwing Duck's Negaduck getting a miniseries, the official solicit for the ROM Omnibus, JMS' Captain America, Tom King's Wonder Woman, new books from friends of the show Mike Norton and Martheus Wade, and much more. (2:20:05)

1906 - Peter and Pants Paper Party Jul 24, 2023

Peter and Pants tackle all sorts of topics for the comic collecting hobby, including: storage vs weather, comic inventory apps, selling, comic ads, variant cover trends, retailing, etc. Also, an update on Pants' great reorganization, attending future comic conventions, Sex Criminals, CGS History for the months of June and July, 1957 television and so much more. (1:34:03)

1905 - Multiversal Movie Review: Spider-Man Across the Spider-verse and The Flash Jul 14, 2023

You wanna get nuts? Come on, let's get nuts! Welcome to our reality, as Chris, Shane, Murd and Ian play catch-up and get to reviewing two of the summer's most multiversal of movies. First, they discuss Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse (discussion begin at 6:08), the second entry in Lord and Miller's love-letter to all things Spidey, and Miles Morales' time to theatrically shine. Then, they switch gears to the Distinguished Competition for a movie many many many years in the making, Andy Muschietti's The Flash (discussion begins at 58:48). Do both of these universe spanning stories open a vortex through space filled with joy for the Geeks, or are things a bit more complicated? How many cameos does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Can CGI bring actors back to life? These questions and more await, as do the answers. (1:59:29)

1904 - Comic Talk Jul 03, 2023

The second episode to come from our latest in-studio sojourn is officially available for all to enjoy! Chris, Murd and Ian do what they do best, talk some comics, in this here Comic Talk. We begin with some words on the passing of "Jazzy" John Romita Sr. and his wide-spread legacy in both the world of comics, and the art world as a whole. Then some media convo, including delays in Marvel's upcoming Phase Five slate, the ongoing writer's strike and the subsequent hold on production for Penguin and Daredevil: Born Again, and Ian's review of American Born Chinese on Disney+. Next, some recent reads, including Chris and Ian's thoughts on Titans #1, and Amazing Spider-Man issues 25 and 26, and Chris goes solo for Joshua Williamson's Superman, some Cantwell Blue Flame, and Back Issue's Neal Adams tribute in issue 143. Murd brings us Count Dante in all its glory, and Ian reports in on Steve Orlando and Sarah Pichelli's Scarlet Witch #1 as well as Jeremy Adams' fun Rick Jones centric romp over in Avengers Unlimited. Finally, a trip to the mail bag for some postcards, a listener email, Muddle the Murd, and more! (1:41:22)

1903 - June 2023 Previews Jun 27, 2023

Summer has officially begun, and that means summer reading is a must. Luckily, you have Murd, Chris and Ian to go over the latest set of Previews! This time we have Diamond Previews issue 417, DC Connect 37, and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 21, with books mostly set for an August release. Annoyingly, some of Marvel's earlier in the month solicits needed to be ordered in May in order to get properly added to your pull list, so please be sure to double-check with your local store or DCBS or what have you if you need anything added last minute. Enjoy! (2:22:41)

1902 - Introducing...Rama-Tut, Kang and Immortus Jun 22, 2023

What better way to follow up a release of the Time Bubble than to dip our toe into the origins of three (or is it one...?) of Marvel's timey-whimiest villains for our latest in the Introducing...series. And best of all, Murd, Chris and Ian do so in studio! That's right, revel in the comradery as the Timely Trio discuss Fantastic Four issue 19, and Avengers issues 8 and 10, the first appearances of Rama-Tut, Kang, and Immortus. All three of these issues were written by Stan the Man himself, with art by King Kirby for the first two, and Don Heck for our finale. Prepare to be transformed by the rays of the Egyptian sun, be sure to shield yourself for all sorts of random radiation (and acid), and ponder whether or not the villain attacking you is dreamy under that full face mask. Finally, by the time you're done with this one, you too will be a master of Yubiwaza, this we guarantee; Teen Brigade interference and all. Excelsior! (1:51:52)

Comic Geek Speak Presents - Murd's Time Bubble: The Thirty-Fifth Time Jun 12, 2023

History is made (and traveled through) once again on the Time Bubble, as Murd welcomes aboard that master of Comic Timing, Ian Levenstein, as his third-ever guest co-pilot! Individually, they acquaint themselves with the super-celebrities of the Noble family in Jay Faerber's Noble Causes; witness the decompressed dawn of Millar & Hitch's The Ultimates; explore a tantalizing alternate timeline of Young Justice; and crack open a truly strange chapter in the presidential biography of Lex Luthor! Then, it's a titanic Time Bubble team-up, as Adam and Ian join forces to make sense of 2002's Marvel Mangaverse event! (3:00:29)

1901 - May 2023 Previews May 30, 2023

Get your Previews fix in right as the month concludes! This edition is helmed by Chris, Ian and Murd, and covers Diamond Previews 416, DC Connect 36, and Marvel Previews Vol 6 number 20, with books set primarily for a July 2023 release. Plus, we discuss Image's impending migration to Lunar Distribution come September, in a new exclusive deal for all their single issue content. (2:30:04)

1900 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 Movie Review May 24, 2023

Spoilers abound, as Chris, Shane, Ben, Murd and Ian traverse space, Zune in hand, for what could potentially be the Guardians last ride. How did The High Evolutionary land as a villain? Are Mantis and Drax the best comedy duo in the MCU? Is Cosmo good dog? Will Peter Quill ever get his act together enough to be Star-Lord? What about Gamora and Nebula, can these two sisters get along? Did Adam Warlock stack up to expectations? Was there crying over Rocket Raccoon's backstory? Is this a worthy farewell for James Gunn, as he heads firmly to the Distinguished Competition moving forward? And finally, most importantly...I Am Groot? (1:31:34)

1899 - Temper Your X-Pectations May 17, 2023

Return of The Pants. Once again! Bryan, Peter, Shane, Murd and Mr. Pantalones gather together to discuss a bevy of topics, including The Great Pants Collection Organization; FCBD'23; key comic books and grading comics; homemade posters; the upcoming Ultimate Invasion; the Ultimate line of comics; Bryan's trip to Belgium; Castle Geek Speak; CGS history for April and May; reading the first appearances of Rogue (Avengers Annual 10), Jubilee (Uncanny X-Men 244) and Gambit (Uncanny X-Men 266); Michael Golden; Marc Silverstri; and more! (2:06:46)

1898 - Picard: All Good Things Must Come to an End May 03, 2023

Peter and Shane reconvene to wrap up their spoiler-filled discussion of Star Trek Picard Season 3, including the final two episodes, Vox and The Last Generation. Which of our speculations played out? What were the surprises? Hear our thoughts and reactions on the series finale, characters, callbacks, Easter eggs, the return of the Enterprise-D, and more! (1:26:42)

1897 - Retro Movie Review: The Shadow & The Best of 2022 Results Apr 26, 2023

What evil lurks in the hearts of men? We here at CGS aim to find out! Shane, Matt, Chris, Murd and Ian scower the streets of 1930's New York City via the Universal backlot to gather together a network and discuss 1994's Alec Baldwin vehicle, The Shadow. Matt and Murd saw it together at age fourteen in the theaters back in the day; has as it aged well nearly thirty years since its release? How does themovie encompass the pulp sensibilities of the character while also attempting a 90s personality? And have some of the Geeks' opinions on the film gotten better since that initial viewing? Plus, a Muddle the Murd attempt, and who will win the Best of 2022 Awards, aka The Jamies, for this year? Only The Shadow knows...and Murd. Results begin about an hour and 39 minutes into the show! (2:05:43)

1896 - April 2023 Previews Apr 20, 2023

Summer is on its way, at least according to this month's Previews! A full crew of Shane, Chris, Murd and Ian go through the April catalogs, covering Diamond Previews 415, DC Connect 35, and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 19, with books mostly set for a June 2023 release. Highlights include Hickman and Hitch's return to the Ultimate Universe, milestone 800th issues for Wonder Woman and The Flash, the return of Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers after more than twenty years, Kirkman's Void Rivals, a new collection of Strangers in Paradise, Murd's luxurious mustache and more! (2:48:42)

1895 - Let's Talk Picard Apr 12, 2023

The Next Generation reunion has arrived! Hear Peter and Shane's in-depth thoughts on Star Trek: Picard season 3 episode 8, Surrender. From the original seven to the next Next Generation, we examine character journeys, theories about Jack Crusher and the big bad, our hopes for the finale, excitement for the future of Star Trek and more. (1:01:59)

1894 - Comic Talk Apr 04, 2023

Time to play some catch-up and discuss all things comics and geek related! Chris, Shane and Ian start us off with news on Ike Perlmutter's removal from Marvel after more than thirty years. They then discuss some recent movies watched, including Chris and Ian's thoughts on John Wick Chapter Four, Ian's journey into Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and Shane getting his first viewing of Everything, Everywhere All at Once. The meat of the episode is a spoiler-filled review of Shazam: Fury of the Gods (37:15-1:08:00), followed by spoilery discussion of Picard (through episode 4) with some occasional very light spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery and its universe (1:08:00-1:32:00). And then, as we begin talking comics read...MURD COMETH!!! Once arrived, he gives his thoughts on the Shazam: Fury of the Gods movie from 1:40:58 until about 1:55:00. Recent reads include Shane's return to Crisis on Infinite Earths, Murd talks Wolverine: Origins from back in the day, Justice League: Detroit's turn at JLA: Classified and Brian K. Vaughn's The Escapsists, Ian digs into Jason Aaron's Avengers: Forever and Dawn of DC's Action Comics and Superman #1, and Chris delves into Danger Street, Gotham City: Year One, Volume 1 of Rainbow Rowell's She-Hulk, and Flashpoint Beyond. Plus Muddle the Murd, and as usual...more! (2:33:43)

1893 - Gaslight By Zoom Mar 28, 2023

Murd, Shane, Peter and Bryan lead the table this week, with tons to discuss! Topics include Movies of the '70s, the Offer, the decline of long-running TV shows, ER, Cowboy Bebop, TV cancellations, the 2023 Oscars, Picard season three, the upcoming new Titans comic, how big is your Geekdom?, CGS History for the month of March, Gotham by Gaslight by Augustyn, Mignola and Russell, Jack the Ripper, DC Elseworlds, future reading topics, and more. (2:04:05)

1892 - March 2023 Previews Mar 23, 2023

There's tons of great comics to showcase this month, and we have three solid hours of Previews content to prove it! This round of Previews showcases issue 414 of Diamond's Previews, DC Connect 34, and Marvel Previews Volume 6 issue 18, for books mostly set for release in May, 2023. Highlights include the launch of Waid and Mora's Shazam! and Jed Mackay's Avengers, the return of Kevin Smith's Maskerade and Tom King's Love Everlasting, multiple projects from friends of the show such as Dave Dwonch, Mike Norton, Brent Schoonover and Jeremy Whitley, TWO Dark Horse sections, and so much more. And while we're at it don't forget to put in your FCBD picks this month! (2:59:08)

1891 - The Best of 2022 Nominations Show Mar 14, 2023

The annual tradition continues! Your votes have been tallied, the results have been confirmed by our internal auditor Time Bubble, Crisis and Murdough, and the ballots from Chris, Ian and Murd have been submitted. Let's do the Best of 2022! All sixteen categories are prepped and ready, and those of you still reading this will have until Sunday, April 2nd at 11:59pm Eastern to submit your results to bestof@comicgeekspeak.com. Who will win the coveted Jamie Award (which is virtual and not an actual real-life statue) for each category? Tune in to hear who has a chance! (2:47:57)

1890 - We Love You, Darren Mar 07, 2023

In this episode, Bryan, Peter and Shane celebrate the memories and friendship of Darren "Rainbow Cloak" Nowell, a longtime member of the CGS, comics and podcasting community. From conventions, to fun anecdotes, our reminiscing takes us to other topics such as how the Geeks first became friends, roleplaying, current TV watching, Dawn of DC, Mike Mignola, One Piece, Five Years Later Legion, comics we would love to read for the first time again, a classic Bryan rant - updated, and more. (1:49:12)

1889 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Movie Review Mar 02, 2023

Kang is upon us! His first foe in the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be small, but technically so is Kang in this movie so it evens out. Listen as Chris, Murd, Ian and Shane go through the Quantum Realm barrier and delve deep into spoiler territory on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Does this beginning of Phase 5 live up to hype, or does is fall short? Will we ever stop calling the Quantum Realm the Microverse? Are there even more miniscule puns to be found inside the episode itself? I'll give you a little hint...you'll find out, shortly. (1:16:02)

1888 - February 2023 Previews Feb 22, 2023

Which three men have what it takes to go through Diamond Previews issue 413, DC Connect 33 and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 17, with books mainly set for release in April 2023? Why Ian, Chris and Murd of course! And all three of them stick through all the way to the end, even. Highlights include the launch of a new Green Arrow series, the conclusion of Sins of Sinister, the return of Planet of the Apes comics, more 007 from Dynamite, and so much more. Dig in! (2:40:09)

1887 - Comic Talk w/ Sean Whelan Feb 15, 2023

Sean Whelan, longtime friend of the show and host of the Raging Bullets podcast returns to CGS to help Ian, Shane, Murd and Chris dissect Chapter 1 of DC's Film and TV slate, now known officially as Gods and Monsters. Conversation then drifts into what we may expect to see next from DC's franchises, and how these upcoming movies will set the stage on what will come next. The group then delves into some recent reads such as The Last of Us: American Dreams, The Flash: One Minute War, NPR's Micro-Face, Marvel's The Thing miniseries, Darkwing Duck #1, Tom King's Danger Street, Catwoman: Lonely City, Miller and Jansen's Daredevil Omnibus, Mickey Mouse: Race to Death Valley, William Shakespeare's Avengers, and more. Plus discussion of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Discovery, Velma, Dogs in Space, Muddle the Murd, and more more! (2:22:19)

1886 - Our Title Sucks, But The Episode's Great! Feb 08, 2023

Peter, Shane, Murd, Bryan and Comic Talk! Topics include: AMC's new ticket pricing; House of the Dragon; comic retailing; Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; DC Studios Gods and Monsters slate announcement; the potential of DC Elseworlds; IDW's new Star Trek series; celebrating 30 years of Vertigo Comics by discussing the Mercy oneshot and the first issues of Enigma, Kid Eternity, Death the High Cost of Living, and Sandman Mystery Theatre; the Star Wars "Morphy Find" vintage action figure auction and more! (2:36:59)

1885 - Top 5 Future Timelines Feb 02, 2023

Grab your flux capacitors and find your nearest Time Bubble™ one and all, because it's time to head to the future! Shane, Murd, Ian and Chris regale us with their individual choices for the Top 5 Future Timelines. And try not to step on anything while you're listening to the episode in the present, or the future timeline may shift and all of a sudden the list will be completely different. Strap in for a wide range of expected and unexpected, including some musical interludes; and these lists aren't just DC and Marvel. As always, our hill, our beans! (2:44:22)

1884 - O'Thor, O'Ultraman, O'My Jan 24, 2023

Bryan, Peter, Shane, Kevin, and Murd gather for all sorts of topics including: Ancestry Geek Speak; Marvel Saga; History, Index and Reference comics; a Spotify for comic books; what is to become of our collections?; geek hobbies; Kevin's review of Shin Ultraman; discussing Simonson's Thor run issues 354 thru 359; comic book documentaries on Prime; a trip through CGS History for the month of January; Kaleidoscope on Netflix; and more! (2:04:06)

1883 - Comic Talk Jan 19, 2023

Shane! Murd! Chris! Ian! When their powers combined, there is...Comic Talk! We catch up on the last few weeks of watching, reading and news, including Comixology's recent layoffs, the latest Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer, Shane's trip to Disney and his experiences with Star Wars Land and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, talk on the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Chris' trip to Pittsburgh and his most recent Eide's purchases, including Comic Book Artist 18 and some Micronauts, Ian discusses Hunters Seasons 1 and 2 and Avatar: The Way of Water as well as the conclusion to Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (Shane talks about it too) and some recent and upcoming Image Comics releases from Joe Kelly (Immortal Sergeant), Peter Tomasi (Blood Tree) and Edward Laroche (Almighty) and Rodney Barnes (Monarch), Murd gives us recent reads from Mark Millar's Night Club to Eric Bennett's Indieversity Project, and much more. More includes Paul Levitz's Avengers, opening our Christmas gifts from Dr. Eamonn Clarke, some Andor and She-Hulk discussion, a listener e-mail from Marc Villa, Muddle the Murd and even more more! (2:06:31)

1882 - January 2023 Previews Jan 12, 2023

While Shane is on vacation and Chris celebrates his birthday, Murd and Ian man the fort for Previews! This January set of catalogs, aka Diamond Previews issue 412, DC Connect 32 and Marvel Previews Volume 6 issue 16, look at issues mainly set for release in March, 2023. Except for the random hardcover that won't be coming out until August that is (yeesh!). Highlights include the return of Electric Blue Superman in Jonathan Kent form, Brubaker and Phillips new crime book, Cantwell continuing his take on Hellcat, the return of Doctor Strange and so much more! (2:47:28)

1881 - Spotlight on Magneto, Master of Magnetism Jan 05, 2023

We welcome you to a New Year with a new Spotlight! This goes through the entire character history of one Max Eisenhardt, alias Erik Lehnsherr... but the nom de plume we are most familiar with is that of Magneto, Master of Magnetism! From his beginnings in the 1960s as X-Men enemy du jour to Claremont's crafting and rebuilding of his personality in the 1970s, that time he was a baby for a while, all the way to the launch of Volume 2 of X-Men and Magneto's return to villainy to the creation of Onslaught, ruling Genosha, that whole Xorn thing, and so much more, we do our best to give you a full breakdown of one of Marvel's most prevalent presences both in comics and related media. And yes, we even mention Joseph. Fair is fair, after all. (2:50:35)

1880 - Catscan and Robin Dec 31, 2022

Bryan, Shane, Kevin and Adam, with a brief appearance by Peter, gather for some classic Comic Talk! Topics include a bevy of birthday wishes; Crusaders memories; Cheers; Black Adam; the future of DC Movies; DC TV; Tulsa King; recent purchases; Dark Crisis; Impossible Jones; Construction Geek Speak; art projects; Comic Book Binding; Bryan's new family addition; and more! (2:05:57)

Christmas - The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus: Part Two Dec 24, 2022

Gather 'round the fireplace, paper cone of chestnuts in hand, for the second and largest installment of L. Frank Baum's 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus,' courtesy of Murd! This account of the good Claus's journey from boyhood to manhood includes the Royal Oz-torian's interpretation of the first Christmas tree, the first stockings hung by the hearth, the first reindeer-ride on Christmas Eve... and a Ragnarok-style epic battle between supernatural forces of good and evil, with Santa's life in the balance! A holiday tale like none other! (2:01:12)

1879 - GI Joe 40th Anniversary Special Dec 21, 2022

GO JOE!!! In celebration of 40 years since the creation of the GI Joe comics and animated series, we venture back to the very beginning of it all. Shane, Chris, Ian and Matt give their thoughts on issue 1 of the GI Joe comic, written by the one and only Larry Hama, with art by the legendary Herb Trimpe. But do they stop there? NO! The crew also goes deep into GI Joe's very first five-part animated miniseries, The M.A.S.S. Device. Discussion includes variation in tone between the two versions of the franchise, whether the comic is as kid-friendly as the show, if the show is even as kid-friendly as we remember it to be, the 80s house animation style, Scarlett's split romantic longings, Cobra Commander's competency or lack thereof, Snake Eyes glowing like a Christmas tree, a lot more references to slavery than we remembered, the slaughtering of an entire village, Destro having all the best one-liners, and so much more. Much more includes plenty of toy talk from Shane and the rest of the Geeks, that's for sure! So now you know. And knowing is... well, you get the idea. (1:58:18)

1878 - December 2022 Previews Dec 16, 2022

Tis the season for reading Previews, falalala lalalala. Well okay fine, it's always the season to read Previews, but it is especially so come December! Ian, Murd and Chris (who sticks around until Marvel is done) discuss their choice choices within Diamond Previews issue 411, DC Connect issue 31, and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 15, with books mostly set for release in February 2023. Highlights include the return of Superman and his corresponding book, a whole lot of Paco Medina art in X-Men's Sins of Sinister event, Fleecs and Seeley's Local Man, and there's a few romance books to be found, but there's also a surprising amount of horror titles all over the catalogs; take that to mean whatever you'd like it to mean. Plus, we peruse the Free Comic Book Day selections that will be available come May 2023, when the weather is warm once more and snow is a distant memory! (2:40:37)

1877 - F: The Indicia Dec 14, 2022

Comic Talk galore starting off with World of Toys, followed by discussions including How much is your comic collection worth?; Growing up with G.I.Joe; CGS History; Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special; Indiana Jones; Sense 8; first episode of For All Mankind; Discovering new works from beloved creators; Adventures of Captain America with Kevin Maguire; the great Alphabetizing Comic Book Titles debate; reviewing the New Golden Age oneshot by Geoff Johns; Avatar; Christopher Nolan movies; and more! (2:11:36)

1876 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation: Super Zoom Edition Dec 01, 2022

A gathering of Geeks consisting of Murd, Shane, Matt, Chris and Ian are joined by you, the listeners this episode for our second ever Super Zoom! That's right, this one has a (virtual) audience, as we go through our recent reads, give some non-spoiler supplemental thoughts on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, go over DC Infinite Ultra's latest additions to its library, catch up with longtime friends of the show such as Julie Benson and Eric Nolen-Weathington, and we finish up our remaining Listener Q&A, this time from the Super Group. We also have one of the greatest Muddle the Murd moments in this show's history, and read a listener email to close us out. A true tonic for the spirit, indeed! (2:16:22)

Classic Geek Speak - 1636: Marvel Cosmic Triple-Action Spotlight Nov 24, 2022

To celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US, we give thanks to you, our listeners, and present a real treat. This episode of Comic Geek Speak was originally released on January 9th, 2017; the video version of this has remained unreleased...UNTIL NOW! Chris Eberle leads the charge along with Shane and Murd live and in-studio, just the way it should be. Face front, ye star-sailors and psychonauts! Make room in your minds and iPods for a three-hour tour through the cosmic corner of the Marvel Universe, as our spirit-guide Chris Eberle introduces us at length to three of Marvel's most sensationally sidereal spacefaring stalwarts: Adam Warlock, Captain Mar-Vell, and the Silver Surfer! Learn the fundamental facts about these sentinels of the spaceways: their creative provenance, their cosmic powers, their awe-inspiring origins, and the most significant chapters in their star-spanning sagas. (3:36:37)

1875 - Maybe Just Go Watch Andor Instead? Nov 24, 2022

It's a feast of Comic Talk topics including Weather Geek Speak; Alpha Flight and Fantastic Four by John Byrne; Comic stores in and around Reading, PA.; meeting Jim Shooter; Alan Moore's Swamp Thing; Kevin O'Neill; Who will be the comic book greats of the future?; Carlos Pacheco; Kevin Conroy; Byrne's She-Hulk 1; the Epic Comics line; Alfred Hitchcock Presents: "Lamb to the Slaughter"; DC Comics in the early 2000s; What year would be your new Golden Age?; DCUI Ultra tier; even more Star Wars Andor talk; Apple TV recommendations; and more! (2:35:05)

1874 - November 2022 Previews Nov 17, 2022

It's time to end your week with a healthy helping of Previews! This November 2022 edition covers comics mostly set for release in the New Year of January, 2023. Join Chris, Murd and Ian along with Shane (up until midway through DC) for their picks of the comic book litter in Diamond Previews issue 410, DC Connect issue 30, and Marvel Previews Volume 6, issue 14. Highlights include the return of Darkwing Duck, a new era of Superman comics, and the altered state of X-Men known only as Sins of Sinister. Let's get dangerous! (2:11:33)

1873 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Review Nov 15, 2022

Straight from the theater to the studio, it's time to go in-depth and spoilery on Marvel's latest movie sequel. Four years in the making, return to the hidden land of Wakanda along with Shane, Murd and Chris, as they give their fresh feelings on the film. Did Ryan Coogler succeed in his second outing as director? How will the franchise succeed in moving forward, even without the late, great Chadwick Boseman as its star, while Letitia Wright's Shuri takes center stage? And what will the long-awaited arrival of Marvel's first character do to affect Marvel movies moving forward? Listen in and find out for yourselves, True Believers! (1:20:30)

1872 - Comic Talk and Black Adam Movie Review Nov 10, 2022

We return the favor after many an appearance on his Back to the Bins podcast, as Chris, Shane, Murd and Ian are joined by longtime friend and fellow podcaster, Paul Spataro! After starting with some comic news, including James Gunn becoming head of DC Studios, the casting of Disney+'s Wonder Man and the upcoming Vision Quest, and the Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania trailer, the crew go on to review in spoilery detail Dwayne Johnson's superhero spotlight and DC's latest film, Black Adam. From there, topics include Ian's trip to Boston and pilgrimage to Newbury Comics, Pop Star Assasins: Of Suspicious Minds, Shane and Chris go Blue and Gold, Paul reminisces on John Buscema and his time on Silver Surfer, DC Universe Infinite gets closer to day and date, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths continues, Human Target continues to hit the target, Gotham City: Year One, some Bronze Age Marvel Monster action in the Tomb of Dracula and The Monster of Frankenstein, thanks to Werewolf by Night's influence on Chris and Murd, Back Issue 139 and the Not-Ready-For Prime-Time Marvel Heroes, Chip Zdarsky's Batman, Two Morrow's Team-Up Companion, Murd gives time to Eamonn Clarke's latest editorial project, Drawn Under the Influence (DUI) issue 2, Paul gives his non-spoiler thoughts on the Disney+ She-Hulk series, and more! Plus some quick Shane World of Toys time, and a Muddle to Murd to boot. Finally, Ian gives some time to bid a fond farewell to the late, great Carlos Pacheco, who passed away the day this episode was being edited; the comics world will miss him immensely. (2:22:29)

1871 - We Forgot to Record an Intro, But Kevin's Here! Nov 01, 2022

We join the the Geeks already in progress, as there's plenty to discuss with a group consisting of Peter, Brian, Pants, Shane and now Kevin! Topics include selling Kevin's collection; the trade paperback market; Heritage Auctions; Werewolf by Night; the need for more Marvel animation; the first episodes of Gunsmoke, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Moonlighting; Sword of Azrael by O'Neil, Quesada and Nowlan; the Paper Girls TV show; a recap of NYCC 2022, and more! (2:02:30)

1870 - Beetlejuice Retro Movie Review / Werewolf By Night Oct 24, 2022

Say their name three times and they'll appear...Comic Geek Speak! Comic Geek Speak!! Comic Geek Speak!!! The Speakers of Geek present a Creepy Creature Double Feature just in time for All Hallows' Eve. First, head back to 1988 and Tim Burton's classic, Beetlejuice. Then, we go modern (and simultaneously retro) to give our thoughts on Marvel's first ever holiday special, Werewolf by Night. So grab your candy bucket, tuck the kids in, and turn out all the lights, this one's gonna be a scare! (1:52:43)

1869 - New York Comic Con 2022 Wrap-Up Oct 20, 2022

New York Comic Con 2022 was held from October 6-9, 2022. Now that the con has been put to bed, this Comic Timing/CGS crossover episode goes into the minutia of what went down, from the mindset of longtime convention attendees, artist alley participants, and one first-timer. The crew consists of Ian Levenstein (haven't missed a NYCC yet!), Kris Naudus, Jamal Igle, Julian Lytle, and Donovan Morgan Grant. They discuss both positives and negatives, ranging from layout to inconsistent rules management, panel slate, the exhibition floor, crown management, and a whole lot more. Plus some comic book recommendations at the end to round us out. (2:06:18)

1868 - October 2022 Previews Oct 14, 2022

Mid-month Previews action ahead for you all! Ian and Murd are joined by Chris up until the back of the book, when the two soldier on as a duo, giving you the best comic picks they can muster in Diamond Previews 409, DC Connect 29 and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 16, for books mostly set for release in December. Some holly jolly holiday fun to be had, plus the return of a Disney Afternoon gem thanks to the combined might of Dynamite and Greg Weisman, Gargoyles! (2:22:39)

1867 - Eat Me, Jackass! Oct 11, 2022

Bryan, Peter, Pants and Shane return for more casual conversation of the geek variety. Topics include a return to conventions, original art and the comic book art world; Willow; Andor; She-Hulk; Star Trek; Batman: Hush; Daredevil 1 by Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada & company; Spider-Man 1 by Todd McFarlane and company; and more! (2:07:30)

1866 - September 2022 Previews Sep 28, 2022

It's still September, so here, have a Previews! Murd, Ian and Shane start the show off dissecting Diamond Previews 408, DC Connect 28 and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 12, for books primarily set for release in November 2022. Chris then joins the convo in the middle of DC and sticks around for the rest of the episode. To summarize this month, the 90s are back in so many ways; Wildstorm, Crossgen, WildCATS, Spawn, Ben Reilly, Young Justice, oh my! And after all of that, there's some t-shirts worth mentioning in the Merch section. (2:44:36)

1865 - Love and Pants Sep 20, 2022

In an unprecedented turn of events...PANTS IS BACK!!! Listen as he joins The Founders™ Peter and Bryan, along with Shane, to go over so many topics, such as...Cobra Kai; 60s TV; the Fugitive; Retro Con; Rogue Squadron; the Last Jedi; the Hobbit trilogy; Rings of Power; Dark Crystal; old lore vs new lore; a Netflix rant ; She-Hulk; Thor Love & Thunder; Clerks 3; Kevin Smith; movie theatre talk; Tom King comics; Amazing Spider-Man; John Romita Jr.; Alex Ross' Fantastic Four Full Circle; Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man; Heroes Reborn; Peter David; Dan Slott; Werewolf by Night and more! (1:52:05)

1864 - Catching Up with Juan Castro and Comic Talk Sep 15, 2022

Inker extraordinaire and longtime friend of the show Juan Castro joins Chris, Murd, Ian and Shane for this episode, as we discuss his work on books including Blood Syndicate, The Wrong Earth, and Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine! We also go into our thoughts on Netflix's Sandman, Amazon Prime's (unfortunately canceled) Paper Girls, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Clerks 3, Elvis, and recent reads ranging from Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 to Supergirl: World of Tomorrow, Batman: One Bad Day - The Riddler, X-Men '92: House of XCII, Amazing Spider-Man 900's back-matter, and much more. Plus some World of Toys GI Joe updates, a listener voicemail, Muddle the Murd, mailbag, and more! (2:32:20)

1863 - This, That, Strange, New, Everything All At Once! Sep 12, 2022

Hot off the heels of a return to the studio, let's return to the origins of CGS, shall we? Bryan and Peter reunite on Zoom once more, this time with a third in the form of the one and only Shane. The trio discuss a bevy of geeky topics, as is tradition. That include changing habits of watching TV; Umbrella Academy; DVDs vs streaming libraries; the art of Chris Bachalo; Strange New Worlds; For All Mankind; Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness; our current comic reading habits; the world of comic retail; G.I.Joe toys; Everything Everywhere All at Once and more! (2:05:10)

1862 - Listener Questions and Answers Sep 05, 2022

It's time to open up the queue and query some questions! Murd, Chris and Ian are here to answer these to the best of our abilities, submitted by our faithful Patrons. Best of all, the festivities occurred live and in studio! And if you listen closely, you may hear a familiar voice from times gone by asking said questions. Who, you may ask? Listen, and figure it out! (1:11:50)

1861 - Spotlight on The Green Goblin in the Silver Age Aug 30, 2022

We're back, live in studio for the first time in a little more than a year! And as has become tradition when us Geeks get together, a spotlight will follow. Chris Eberle meticulously drafted a breakdown of one of Marvel's most meticulous, crafty, and dangerous villains, the one and only Green Goblin! We go through his cooky origins featuring a movie set, a broomstick and The Hulk to stories much closer to the Goblin we know and love as the Silver Age draws on. Key issues include The Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine issue 2, Amazing Spider-Man 39 and 40, and the first issues of Marvel to dare to go without the Comics Code Authority, issues 96 through 98. We also discuss Norman's fatherly relationship with Peter and his lack thereof with Harry, some appearances in other media, and so much more. And after all, what better way to get ready for fall than to talk about various pumpkins? (2:18:19)

1860 - August 2022 Previews Aug 12, 2022

Back at it again with that Previews catalog! Tonight, Murd and Ian are your duo of choice, covering solicits within the pages of Diamond Previews 407, DC Connect 27 and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 11, for books mainly scheduled for release in October 2022. Many a spoooooky selection to be had, in honor of the upcoming Halloween season. So grab some candy, and enjoy this treat of an episode with us! No trick. (2:52:59)

1859 - Comic Talk Summer Spectacular Aug 04, 2022

Slather on that sunscreen, put on your shades, grab your beach chair and your favorite comic book, as CGS embraces the season with some scorching comic book conversation! Ian, Shane, Chris and Murd go over the happening of this year's SDCC, including Marvel Studios' reveals for Phase Five and Phase Six, trailers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Shazam 2 and Black Adam, and Dark Crisis' true nature being revealed. The geeks also discuss Batgirl getting shelved by WB and Hasbro's new toy releases, then converse on recent reads such a Chip Zdarsky's Public Domain, Amazing Spider-Man 900, Ian catching up on Saga, Murd's tribute to the late great Alan Grant via Detective Comics 608, the last fifteen issues of Justice League via Shane, and much more. Plus we play a listener voicemail, and a Muddle the Murd to cool us down. (2:39:00)

1858 - July 2022 Previews Jul 18, 2022

Get your monthly dose of Previews, compliments of Murd and Ian, then Chris as of Dark Horse! We cover Diamond Previews 406, DC Connect 26, and Marvel Previews issue 10, for books mostly set for release in September, 2022. Get ready for some of the corniest jokes you've heard from us in a while, and some Murd singing! It's the cure for what ails ya. (2:48:41)

1857 - Thor Love and Thunder Movie Review Jul 15, 2022

Have at thee! Another Thor film has made its way down to Midgar, and we mere mortals have the privilege of reviewing it. Chris, Ian, Shane and Murd, aka the Warriors Three Plus One, give their full spoilery thoughts and opinions on Love and Thunder. Does Taika's second attempt at Thor belong in the hallowed halls of Valhalla, or was it a swing and a miss of an Enchanted Uru hammer? Listen in, dear listeners and discover for yourselves; but don't tell Stormbreaker, it'll get jealous. Oh, there's also a voicemail from an old friend. (1:38:51)

Classic Geek Speak - Book of the Month Club: Superman For All Seasons Jul 04, 2022

In honor of the passing of Tim Sale, we here at Comic Geek Speak are digging into the archive once more. All the way back in 2006, the team of Bryan Deemer, Jamie D, Matt, Peter Rios and Shane gave us an in-depth look at Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Superman For All Seasons for the Book of the Month Club. And as we here in America celebrate our Independence Day, we could use some of the hope, joy, and light that this story brings forth, so it is extra fitting indeed to re-air this one. Here's to you, Tim, and thank you. (1:28:50)

1856 - June 2022 Previews Jun 21, 2022

It's just Chris and Ian all the way through for this one, as we give you listeners our finest offering from Diamond's Previews issue 405, DC Connect 25, and Marvel Previews Vol 6, issue 9, for issues mostly set for release in August, 2022. Just a quick note that due to supply chain issues, a decent amount of Marvel comics mentioned in this very episode may no longer be available for pre-order. But fear not, they will be resolicited as needed, so we soldiered on and gave picks according to the existing catalog. Madness, I tells ya! (1:50:50)

1855 - Retro Movie Review: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Jun 15, 2022

Get your best Shatner scream at the ready, and expose your chest for all to see! That's right, in celebration of forty years since its original release, Comic Geek Speak goes back in tiiiiime once again to give the formal review treatment to the gem of the Star Trek movie franchise. Chris, Shane and Ian all rewatched Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan for the assignment, while Murd experienced it all the way through for the very first time! Listen in to find out more about what this movie means to them all, and Star Trek in general. It's a real ear worm of a movie, I tell ya. (1:35:16)

1854 - Bryan and Peter Talk MCU Phase Four Jun 06, 2022

The Founders™ gather once more for some old school CGS convo! This time out, Bryan and Peter start with some discussion of Joe Quesada's exit from Marvel and how he's always been there for as long as CGS has existed. They then maneuver to the glut of Geek entertainment and how impossible it is to watch everything to thoughts on Spider-Man No Way Home, Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The potential of the Fantastic Four in the MCU, and as usual, more! (1:39:01)

1853 - Comic Talk Jun 02, 2022

Chris, Ian and Murd have comics to talk about, so let's do the Comic Talk again! Within, topics discussed include Joe Quesada leaving Marvel Comics, the first two episodes of Obi Wan and Season Four Part 1 of Stranger Things (spoiler free), Chris gives us a Kurt Busiek twofer on Astro City: This Was Then... and Arrowsmith Behind Enemy Lines, then a Batman duo with Chip Zdarsky's Batman: The Knight and Tom King's Batman: Killing Time. Ian gets further into Dark Crisis with Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis and the FCBD Dark Crisis issue, then gives his thoughts on issues 1 and 2 of Zeb Wells' and John Romita Jr's Amazing Spider-Man and Zdarsky's The All-Nighter, with some Patsy Walker 1955 thrown in for good measure. Then, Murd hops in the Bubble for Decades: Marvel In The '50S - Captain America Strikes! in honor of Memorial Day, and Dean Haspiel's The Red Hook in honor of...Brooklyn. Plus Muddle the Murd, and more! (1:45:54)

1852 - May 2022 Previews May 27, 2022

As the month of May approaches its finale, it's time for Previews! Chris, Ian and Murd run through issue 404 of Diamond Previews, DC Connect 24, and Marvel Previews issue 8 (vol 6) for books mostly set for July 2022 release. Hunker down in your favorite chair, as we make you spend more money on comics! And maybe an ALF action figure. You're welcome. (2:31:18)

1851 - Marvel Studios' Moon Knight Series Review May 20, 2022

Finally, the time has come to review Moon Knight! Ian, Chris, Shane and Murd certainly couldn't do this without calling in Matt and our resident Moon Knight scholar, Kevin Moyer, to help us fully understand what this series brings to the table, both compared to the comic book original and standing on its own. Spoilers throughout, as usual, so go fire up Disney+ and watch all six episodes before listening if you haven't already. Do you have what it takes to become a Fist of Khonshu? Because if you don't we'll ask that other guy living in your head instead. (1:44:42)

1850 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Movie Review May 13, 2022

By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth! A packed house of Kevin, Matt, Chris, Ian, Murd, Shane and Legacy Geek, Ben, give us their in-depth, spoiler-filled, and passionate thoughts on the MCU's latest, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Every stone is unturned, and every thread of reality is unraveled in this thoughtful discussion, inlcuding the tumultuous journey that occured to get this movie made, Sam Raimi's return to Marvel, all the surprises and how they'll affect what comes next, The Wong Cinematic Universe, and more. So sit back, relax, grab a pizza ball from Pizza Poppa and give this one a try. (1:42:41)

1849 - Top 5 Legacy Villains May 05, 2022

A long overdue conclusion to our Top 5 Legacy series of episodes finally comes your way! Way back in 2018, Chris, Ian, Shane and Murd gave you their list of legacy heroes; now the villains take the stage. Whether it's someone unexpected who took over the mantle, a new take on an existing character, or family stepping up and taking over a role, who do the Geeks think are the best of the bad guys? Tune in and find out! And there's a Muddle the Murd attempt after the lists are all wrapped up, to be extra evil. (2:18:10)

1848 - The CGS Best of 2021 Results and Comic Talk Apr 27, 2022

Six Geeks take the stage for this loosey goosey Comic Talk, as Shane, Murd, Chris and Ian are joined by Kevin and Matt! First, the results of the Comic Geek Speak Best of 2021 Awards are shared with the crowd, followed by discussion of the Warner Bros and Discovery merger and how that may affect DC Comics moving forward, The Flash movie and its tumultuous future, news out of Cinemacon for Sony and Warner Bros alike, and reactions to the first Thor: Love and Thunder trailer. Plus, Chris checks out Tom Taylor's Nightwing and finishes Human Target Season One, Ian gives Jeff Lemire and Greg Smallwood's Moon Knight a spin and comments on the leadup to Dark Crisis in Justice League 75, Matt revisits Moon Knight from the 1980s, Kevin gives Kelly Thompson's Captain Marvel a whirl, Shane gives Batman: The Long Halloween a reread, and Murd goes Kickstarter with Karl Kessel's Impossible Jones. All that and some movie conversation, Chris' latest trip to Eide's, a Muddle, and more! (2:16:03)

1847 - April 2022 Previews Apr 13, 2022

Mid month, time for Previews! Shane, Ian and Murd give you their rundown of the comics to check out in Previews 403, DC Connect 23 and Marvel Previews Vol 7 number 7, for issues mostly set for release in June, 2022. Highlights include a return to The Walking Dead, the return of Genis-Vell, the return to DC Crisis level events, and more. Plus, in a shocking twist, IDW is relegated to the back of the book. How does this change how we read Previews? Tune in to found out! (2:52:55)

1846 - The CGS Best of 2021 Nominations Show Apr 07, 2022

Another year, another round of nominations to be listed, labeled and lauded! Chris, Murd, Ian and you the listeners go through sixteen comic related categories in order to spread the love on 2021's best. And best of all, we still managed to produce an episode a half hour shorter than this year's Academy Awards! Bazinga. (3:10:26)

1845 - March 2022 Previews Mar 25, 2022

And the time has come once more for these Comic Geeks three to journey into the depths of Previews to bring forth as many comic books as they can afford to take with them! Shane, Murd and Ian flip forward Diamond Previews issue 402, DC Connect 22, and Marvel Previews (Vol 6) 6, for books mainly scheduled to be released in May 2022. And hey, that's Free Comic Book Day Month! (2:38:44)

1844 - The Batman Movie Review Mar 17, 2022

It's time for the Geeks to take on the latest iteration of The World's Greatest Detective and this time, he brought with him a definitive article. And in order to tackle a movie the magnitude of The Batman, the Speakers of Geek welcome back avid film critic Julian Lytle to the show! Prepare for a review not quite the length of the movie itself, but still one that delves into the finer details, inspiration, costuming, acting, staging, and brooding that Matt Reeves' take brings forth. (2:03:53)

1842 - Comic Talk w/ Bryan and Peter Mar 14, 2022

The Founders are back for another round of Comic Talk! Bryan and Peter go through some thoughts on the Comixology changes, Peter gives Bryan a Batman book he's never read before to check out and review, and they follow it up with some TV and movie talk, plus various other tangents. Finally, they give tribute to the late, great Jim Dietz. Welcome home again. (1:44:33)

1843 - Retro Movie Review: Mystery Men Mar 11, 2022

Look at what the fork we just put out! A choice choice by Murd, as Ian, Shane and Chris join him on a return to 1999, and the cult classic superhero epic, Mystery Men. How does the movie hold up after all this time? Just how heavy was that bowling ball The Bowler was holding? Will disco ever die? How fast can Roy get Furious? Do superheroes wear glasses? Is shoveling a martial art? Are there any names better than Casanova Frankenstein? And is Invisible Kid really invisible? Tune in to find out, or I'll eat this sandwich. (1:26:44)

1841 - Comic Talk Mar 02, 2022

Hey now, the gang's all here! Chris, Shane, Ian and Murd reconvene to discuss a bevy of comic related topics. These include the Marvel Netflix shows heading to Disney Plus (including slight spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home), the incoming arrival of Chip Zdarsky's Batman and Al Ewing's Ant-Man, The Hero Initiative reprinting JLA/Avengers, the sorry state of Comixology at the moment, and so much more.
Plus, Murd brings us back to the 90s with Silver Surfer: Rebirth, to an alternate World War I with Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines and back to the present with DC's Monkey Prince, Shane goes Blue and Gold and gives his full World of Toys rundown on He-Man, GI Joe and some Batarangs, Ian shares stories of his sojourn to London, including reviews of Back to the Future The Musical and Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane while also fitting in a review of Superman: Son of Kal-El #1, and Chris goes to war (comics) with Garth Ennis, returns to Claremont's classic X-Men: From the Ashes, finishes out Fantastic Four: Life Story, and bathes in the wonder that is Tom King and John Paul Leon's Batman/Catwoman Special. Plus some thoughts on the return of Futurama (with a this just in update), Peacemaker, Hawkeye, and a Muddle the Murd! (2:21:14)

MTB034 - Murd's Time Bubble: The Thirty-Fourth Time Feb 23, 2022

As the Time Bubble makes its first appearance in over a year, Murd emerges to give you the lowdown on the first-ever appearances of a true triple-threat from Marvel's Bronze Age; a magical mystery musician from DC's Silver Age; and an ambitious young squad of incorporated crusaders from the Time Bubble's current HQ in 2002! Plus other chronal curios. (3:11:20)

Classic Geek Speak: 526, Politics in Comics - Spotlight on Prez Feb 21, 2022

This Presidents' Day, we at Comic Geek Speak rerun one of our absolute favorites. This originally aired on October 13, 2008 as part of the Politics in Comics Comic Book Crossover. It's a spotlight on DC's swinging 70s New Flower Party candidate PREZ, First Teen President! From battling the great great great great grand nephew of George Washington, playing pingpong with Mao Tse Tung, to vampire's attacking the White House, it’s a look at a character created as social and political commentary with all the brilliant craziness of the 70s. (1:03:14)

Comic Geek Speak Presents - Across the Bifrost: Tales of Asgard Vol 1-3 and The Warriors Three Feb 16, 2022

We are in the midst of a two week reprieve from recording the Comic Geek Speak podcast. Rather than keep you without things to listen to, here is one of two releases to tide you over! Ryan Does of Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor Podcast had Chris Eberle on for a series of episodes focusing on the Tales of Asgard backups in Journey into Mystery. Listen in to Volumes 1-3, and then Ian joins Chris and Ryan to discuss the Bill Willingham 2010 miniseries The Warriors Three. Thanks once again to Ryan for having us on, and HAVE AT THEE!!! (3:07:59)

1840 - February 2022 Previews Feb 11, 2022

It's mid-month, and that means Previews time! Murd, Chris and Ian stick with it all the way through Previews Issue 401, DC Connect 21 and Marvel Previews (Vol 6) number 5, for issues mostly set for release in April 2022. Featuring anniversaries galore, returning favorite characters, returning favorite creators, Lego Ninjago, The Rocketeer, Betty Paige, that same ad for Mob Psycho, and more! (1:55:56)

1839 - Top 5 George Perez Projects Feb 03, 2022

Today, the Geeks celebrate the legendary comic book creator and craftsman George Perez in our traditional Top 5 style. Chris, Shane, Murd and Ian delve into each corner of the man's illustrious career, doing their best to point out the highlights in their individual reading histories. This includes everything from story arcs to individual issues, posters, writing, covers, and more. And please, raise a glass as we toast Mr. Perez, as he makes his final rounds. (1:56:46)

1838 - Book of the Month Club: Starman Issues 0-11 Jan 27, 2022

Shane, Chris, Ian and Murd finally make good on a promise made many months ago, and return to the Book of the Month format for a book that means a lot to each of them. That's right, the first twelve issues of James Robinson's Starman are here! The Geeks go over their histories with the book and with Jack Knight and other versions of the titular character, then give their thoughts on issues 0 through 11 of the series, including the introductions (and for some characters reintroductions) of The Shade, The Mist, The O'Dare Family, Ragdoll, Opal City, and so much more. Grab your leather jacket, anti-flare googles, some patches and a staff, and dive right in with us! (2:10:42)

1837 - January 2022 Previews Jan 14, 2022

It's the first Previews of 2022, and it's a milestone! Join Chris, Ian and Murd as they flip through the 400th Diamond Previews, as well as DC Connect issue 20, and Marvel Previews (Vol 6) issue 4, for comics scheduled for release mostly in March 2022. Let's go through this together and find some comics you may have missed, shall we? (2:30:16)

1836 - Post-Holiday Comic Talk Jan 06, 2022

As we welcome in 2022, we Geeks return from our various holiday traditions and celebrations with the gift of Comic Talk! This includes sharing what comic book related and comic book adjacent presents we received, spoiler-filled discussions of Hawkeye (1:11:52-1:33:10), the first episode of The Book of Boba Fett (1:34:12-1:47:23), and The Matrix Resurrections (1:47:26-1:57:31). We also discuss Chris' trip to Eide's Entertainment in Pittsburgh and what he picked up along the way, Murd tantalizes us all with tale of Catwoman: Lonely City, Ian gets lost in the multiverse with Image Comics' Bolero as well as some Infinite Crusade and Wally West's return to The Flash, Shane goes shopping for some GI Joe and shows off his Lego, and so much more. Plus, the first Muddle attempt of the New Year! (2:29:54)

Christmas - The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus: Part One Dec 30, 2021

Our own elfin elocutionist, Adam Murdough, has prepared another season's reading for your Christmas listening pleasure. This year, Murd is proud to present Part One (of Three) of L. Frank Baum's 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus.' Hear about the enchanted childhood of the boy who would become dear old St. Nick, as envisioned by the Dreamer of Oz himself! (38:33)

Classic Geek Speak - 1527: Trivia Showdown! Dec 29, 2021

As we embark on this holiday season, we return to the archives for this joyous pursuit of trivia! This episode originally aired on January 4, 2015 as Episode 1527 of the show. A gaggle of Geeks gather to pass an evening in the time-honored fan practice of competitive comics trivia! Which Geeks will win bragging rights--and which questions can YOU answer that they can't?? Find out in this fun-filled episode, emceed by CGS quizmaster Peter Rios! (1:39:42)

1835 - Spider-Man: No Way Home Movie Review Dec 27, 2021

We here at Comic Geek Speak close out 2021 with a movie we've been waiting all year to wrap our arms around. Glide right into our spoiler-filled discussion of Spider-Man: No Way Home, featuring Murd, Ian, Shane, Chris and special guests Comfort Love and Adam Withers! We collectively sink our teeth into every nook and cranny of the film, no if, sands or butts about it. Trust me, the conversation is simply electrifying! (2:09:58)

1834 - December 2021 Previews Dec 15, 2021

Perfectly timed for the middle of the month, Chris, Ian and Murd are ready to peruse Previews! The catalogs this time around are Previews issue 399, DC Connect 19, and Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 3, for books mostly set to be released in February 2022. And as we sit here planning our winter holidays, Previews is all about love and romance for that other one with the chocolate and the hearts and what have you. And strangely tons of horror; you be the judge on that one. (2:22:40)

1833 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2021 Dec 03, 2021

As they digest a luxurious meal and try not to slip into a tryptophan laced nap, the foursome of Chris, Shane, Ian and Murd do their best to provide a worthy amount of comics conversation for the dinner table! This includes spoiler-filled reviews of Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Eternals, spoiler-free Hawkeye talk on episodes 1 and 2, some recent reads including Tom King's Strange Adventures, Chris Claremont's The Black Dungeon, Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin's Friday Book One: The First Day of Christmas, Jeff Lemire's Primordial, Mark Millar's King of Spies, The Stargirl Spring Break Special, and much more! Much more includes some World of Toys, a Muddle the Murd, and even some spoilery Venom: Let There Be Carnage talk. Plenty to digest all around, pun intended! (2:12:38)

1832 - Thanksgiving Storytime with Uncle Sal Nov 22, 2021

Gather round the table, grab a turkey leg, some cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. and dig in to our festive treat to you, the listeners. As this year, Murd and Ian celebrate with the one, the only, Uncle Sal Abbinanti! As usual, this episode is very much not for the kids and the episode itself is raw and uncensored, but we go over everything from what Sal's been up to lately, life in and around Chicago as it tries to return to normal, his eventual return to conventions and what he wants to see once there, how time away has been a source of inspiration, plenty of slice of life anecdotes, and of course his current Kickstarter campaign for the Atomika: God is Red Omnibus. Dig in, this one is worth taking your time with and really savoring it. And for those of you celebrating, a happy and a healthy Thanksgiving to you all! (1:44:54)

1831 - November 2021 Previews Nov 17, 2021

Chris, Murd and Ian scrum through November's Previews issue 398, DC Connect 18, and Marvel Previews (Vol 6) issue 2, for books scheduled mostly for release in January 2022. And as we reach a new year on the calendar...SAGA RETURNS!!! 'Nuff said. (2:20:29)

1830 - Comic Talk Nov 11, 2021

Shane, Ian and Murd gather together to discuss as much geeky goodness as they can fit into an episode! Topics include the Ringo Award winners, trailers for Morbius (with spoilers for Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage), The Batman, Flash, The Book of Boba Fett and Black Adam, Shane goes into Hasbro Pulse Con announcements and his recent toy purchases around said Pulse Con and elsewhere, the new Neca Goliath figure from Gargoyles is amazing, Ian discusses books he grabbed at New York Comic Con along with Robin #1, Robins #1 Fantastic Four: Life Story #4, Star Trek: Prodigy and Young Justice: Phantoms, Murd reads Alan Moore's Neonomicon in honor of All Hallow's Eve, talks CW's The Flash and the lack of a cranial fin on Despero and Stargirl Season Two, and we finish things out with an in-depth and spoiler-filled discussion of the 2021 Dune movie. And even a Muddle the Murd, even! (2:25:27)

1829 - Catching Up with Comfort Love and Adam Withers, New York Style Nov 03, 2021

Recorded live at Comfort Love and Adam Withers' hotel room after Day 1 of New York Comic Con, join Ian and Kris Naudus as they catch up with these two longtime friends of Comic Geek Speak. As is the case with most of these types of episodes the topics are all over the place and off the cuff, so language, opinions, and tangents are all our own. This includes discussion on how conventions have changed along with the audience attending them since the pandemic, how media itself has adapted and evolved, what it's like for Comfort and Adam returning to NYCC after a three year absence, the age of the average con-goer may be decreasing, what the future may hold for comics, films, publishing and conventions in a world of DC Fandome and similar digital announcements, the demographic difference found on digital platforms like Webtoon and how

1828 - Retro Movie Review: The Lost Boys Oct 28, 2021

Just in time for Halloween, Comic Geek Speak goes back to the vault and digs up a blood-sucking, worm-eating classic just for you! Chris, Shane, Ian and Murd give their takes on 1987's classic, The Lost Boys. Does it hold up after all these years? How does it work for Murd after his first ever viewing? And will you please just invite me in already so I can eat my raw garlic pasta in peace? Plus, a spooooooky (okay not really) Muddle the Murd! Cryyyyyyy little sister...(1:25:07)

1827 - October 2021 Previews Oct 22, 2021

For the second month in a row it's just Ian and Murd, doing what they do best: finding the best bits in the monthly Previews catalog and getting you, our faithful listeners, to spend more money on comics! The catalogs in question this time around are Diamond Previews #397, DC Connect #17, and Marvel Previews #1 (Volume 6), with books mostly scheduled for release in December 2021. There's Christmas cheer to be found in these solicitations, plus books set in the world of existing (and upcoming) media, and plenty of kaiju to boot! (2:39:38)

Comic Geek Speak Presents: Back to the Bins - 471 Oct 19, 2021

Here's some supplemental listening material for you all while we await our next release! This episode of Back to the Bins originally aired on July 17, 2021. Host Paul Spataro is once again joined by Chris Eberle and Adam Murdough from Comic Geek Speak, along with a cameo from Ian Levenstein. The CGS boys bring their love of old books and perspective to the show which always makes for a good time. Listen in! (1:23:44)

1826 - The Return to New York Comic Con Oct 13, 2021

This episode, Ian does his best attempt at a Pants on the Floor, as he had the pleasure of returning to New York Comic Con for its first in-person event since 2019. Listen in for his thoughts and experiences on and at the con, as well as some interviews with friends new and old, including the one and only Jamal Igle as we discuss many things, including his upcoming collaboration with Scott Snyder on

1825 - Comic Talk Oct 05, 2021

Get ready for quite the catchup of comic book related reads, watching and happenings! This includes IDW heading to Penguin Random House, Chris discusses his recovery from Tropical Storm Ida and how it will change his collecting habits moving forward, Shane got some time to read Justice League: Death Metal, Batman '89 #1, Batman Beyond #48 and 49, Infinite Frontier and some Wally West Flash, Murd discusses Superman '89 #1 and Al Ewing's Defenders, Ian goes into Spider-Man Life Story Annual #1 and Fantastic Four: Life Story and goes into Joe Bennett's removal from Marvel Comics in further detail, and Chris goes over JMS and Epting's Telepaths, Ron Marz's Almost American, Cantwell's Iron Man and Brubaker's The Fall Out. Plus some media conversation of Superman & Lois, Y: The Last Man, What If...?, Stargirl and Star Trek: Lower Decks, Shane does a World of Toys on GI Joe Cobra Island, Marvel Legends, Star Wars and He-Man, we fit in a Muddle the Murd and more! (2:01:46)

Comic Geek Speak Presents: Footnotes - Superman Annual #11 Sep 28, 2021

With this very special episode of Comic Geek Speak, we honor one of our longest running and most generous listeners, Dr. Eamonn Clarke, as he heads into retirement after 36 years on the job, and begins the next stage of his journey. And the best gift we could offer the man who has everything is just that! Peter Rios and Adam Murdough give the Footnotes treatment to Superman Annual #11, written by Alan Moore with art by Dave Gibbons. Here's to you, Eamonn, and to you, our listeners as a whole! May this episode be everything your heart desires. (4:05:57)

1824 - September 2021 Previews Sep 22, 2021

The Dynamic Diamond Duo of Ian and Murd tag team the September Previews this month, covering solicits mostly set for release in November 2021. This includes selections from Previews #396, DC Connect #16, and Marvel Previews #15. But how, you ask, do only two people manage to record their monthly picks and still go two and a half hours? They found a way. (2:36:45)

1823 - Introducing...Karate Kid, Shang-Chi, and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Sep 17, 2021

With expert timing, we jump out of the shadows for another Introducing...! This time, we focus on the first appearances of some of the most nimble martial artists of the comic book world: DC's Karate Kid, Marvel's Shang-Chi (now a major motion picture), and Mirage's (now IDW's) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If you'd like to read along with us, you can find these character premieres in Adventure Comics #346, Special Marvel Edition #15, and of course, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. These origins also manage to span the Silver, Bronze and Copper Age of comics, as America's appreciation of the martial arts went from a passing glance to a full blown obsession. How do the issues hold up? Listen in to find out, but please, don't try this at home; leave that to the Living Weapons. (1:15:35)

1822 - Something Old and Something New, Buckaroo Bonzai and Shang-Chi Too! Sep 09, 2021

There's a Retro Movie Review in my new release review. There's a new release review in my Retro Movie Review! To start us off, Chris, Shane, Murd and Ian review the 1984 sci-fi cult classic, and favorite of Shane,

1821 - Bryan & Peter Talk Simonson's Thor Aug 30, 2021

Thor: Surtur Saga Finale! The Founders return to dive back into Walter Simonson's epic run and pick up where we left off years ago. Join us as we discuss the finale of the Surtur Saga from Thor 348 thru 353 with thoughts on the Lord of the Rings inspirations, Loki's role, New Gods connections, costuming and the grand battle. We round out the chat with comments on the Image Revolution documentary, other great runs yet to be read, other titles by Simonson and more! (1:44:36)

1820 - August 2021 Previews Aug 26, 2021

Before the month is through, there's Previews left to do! And for the month of August, Chris, Ian and Murd find many a thing that goes bump in the night, as Previews #395, DC Connect #15 and Marvel Previews #14 reveal their spooky titles set mostly for release in the month of October. No tricks, just the treats of good comics to be had. (2:28:12)

1819 - Comic Talk Aug 18, 2021

It's been a while since we caught up, so we pack as much Comic Talk as we can into this week's episode. This includes spoilery conversation on DC's latest movie to hit theaters and HBO Max, The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, Bloodsport, Ratcatcher 2, TDK, King Shark, Harley Quinn, Polka Dot Man and all. We also touch on the season finale of Loki (also with spoilers), the launch of new digital comic book publisher Substack, Shane gets his wish and talks Blue and Gold with Chris and Ian, Tim Drake comes out as bisexual, Murd opines on Chrisopher Cantwell's The Blue Flame and Wally West Quantum Leaping into the Superfriends reality, Chris brings his to-read pile which includes some of the latest James Bond comics, Tom King's Supergirl: The Woman of Tomorrow, Spider-Man Spider's Shadow, Fantastic Four's Bride of Doom arc, Gerry Duggan's X-Men, Black Hammer: Reborn and Black Hammer: Visions, United States of Captain America, the first three trades of Invincible, Hadrian's Wall, Dracula MoFo', Garth Ennis' Sara, and more. Plus, Chris, Ian and Murd review Jeff Lemire's Primordial, Ian tackles JH Williams' Echolands, Shane gives us a World of Toys update, we Muddle the Murd, and other random ramblings! (2:34:14)

1818 - A Conversation With Ron Marz Aug 06, 2021

After a nine year hiatus, Ron Marz returns to Comic Geek Speak! Since then, the cast has changed, and so has the comic book industry. In turn, Ron's main focus is his current cosmic crowdfunding campaign at Zoop along with Andy Lanning and Rick Leonardi, titled Resolution. Along with that, Ian and Chris discuss the full scope of Ron's career, including the creations of Kyle Rayner and Genis-Vell, taking over for Starlin on Silver Surfer, the rise and fall of Crossgen and how its existence changed the comic book medium, Samurai: Heaven and Earth (one of Chris' all-time favorites), Russian spies and Almost American, Swamp God at Heavy Metal and different formats of releasing comics, the state of the NL East, and so much more. (1:47:08)

1817 - July 2021 Previews Jul 27, 2021

Just in time for the end of the month, we delve into Previews! Get those order in ASAP as Chris and Ian discuss Previews # 394 for Image and Dark Horse, and are joined by Murd in time for DC Connect #14, Marvel Previews #13, and the rest of the rest of the book, for titles mostly set for release in September, 2021. And we even slip in a singalong or two while we're at it! (2:19:11)

1816 - Old Friends Jul 25, 2021

Peter and Bryan return to CGS for a casual conversation about comics, nerdy stuff, and life in 2021

1815 - Spotlight on Nick Fury Jul 21, 2021

From his Lee and Kirby origins to the Howling Commandos, to Jim Steranko's iconic take, all the way to Original Sin, the Infinity Formula and beyond, nobody has been a part of more facets of the Marvel Universe than Nick Fury. It's a Marvel character truly deserving of a Spotlight. So get in your flying car, put on your stealth suit with as many pouches as you can possibly fit, put that eyepatch on the correct eye, and join in on the action; if you're tough enough. (3:17:19)

1814 - Black Widow Movie Review Jul 11, 2021

The MCU returns to theaters...and so does the CGS crew! Live, in person and in studio for the first time in over a year and a half, Ian, Chris, Murd and Shane give us their honest opinions on the first movie of Phase Four, and the experience of heading back into the theater to do so. They also open some mail from the mailbag, discuss trailers viewed before the movie such as Shang-Chi, Venom 2 and Suicide Squad, and some other digressions. And yes, there be spoilers abound within, so do wait until after you've seen Black Widow to listen! (1:23:15)

Classic Geek Speak - 989: Spotlight on Hawkman and Hawkgirl Jun 30, 2021

Another episode from the archives returns to the feed, as Ian is on vacation this week, and the rest of the Geeks are preparing to celebrate the 4th! But rather than leave you all empty-handed, we give you one of the most celebrated of Peter Rios' Spotlights. This episode originally aired on December 24, 2010; It's our gift to the listeners this holiday season as we try and sort out the continuity landmine that is the world of Hawkman and Hawkgirl! From Egypt to the Golden Age to the far-flung planet of Thanagar, we walk through the characters' origins, retcons and more. (1:33:03)

1813 - June 2021 Previews and Catching Up With JK Woodward Jun 24, 2021

We begin this month's Previews episode with a dalliance into the realm of the risqué, as longtime friend of the show JK Woodward joins Murd, Chris and Ian to discuss his latest book,

1812 - Loki 1 Spoiler Review and Comic Talk Jun 16, 2021

Not a trick! Not an imaginary story! But it sure is timey whimey, that much is true. Chris, Ian, Shane and Murd give an in-depth and spoiler-filled review of the first episode of Marvel's latest traverse through the multiverse, Loki (4:58-58:21). We then catch up on our latest reads, including Ian traveling to the 90s for X-Men Legends #1, Chris not traveling to the 90s for Heroes Reborn #1 (the new one) and Marvel Double Action, Spider-Man Spider's Shadow #1, Fantastic Four Life Story #1, Radiant Black #4, The Silver Coin #1 and more. Then, journey back in tiiiiime with Murd for DC's The Young All-Stars, and one of Grant Morrison's first (and trippiest), Zenith. Plus some World of Toys updates on GI Joe, Batman '66 figures and some amazing Lego sets, and yes, a Muddle the Murd! A true gem of an episode...not a stone. Trust me, no stones. (2:06:16)

1811 - Top 5 Comic Books for Beginners Jun 10, 2021

Let's start at the very beginning; a very good place to start. Something that we as comic book readers want more than anything else is to have others find the craft, and the joy within it, and start reading right along with us. With this episode, we give these new readers our choices for books that would/could be that foot in the door to the medium at large. Some pieces are instructional, some all ages, some for adults, but all of these Top 5 choices (and one in particular more than the others) are, as always our hill, and our beans. And even if you're already quite familiar with comics as a whole, hopefully you'll find these suggestions as good items to read, or for someone you know to read! (2:43:14)

- The Crisis Tapes 24: Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 part 2 Jun 02, 2021

Earth-S is in turmoil! Some of our villains are missing! The new Wildcat steps into the ring! And Harbinger makes a supreme sacrifice to save the 'exogenous Earths' of the DC Multiverse! Adam and Peter hit the halfway point of their exhaustive summation of the Crisis maxiseries with this episode. (2:47:08)

Classic Geek Speak - 1460: Top 5 JSA Members May 28, 2021

While we take a short siesta to regroup and enjoy the long weekend, we rebroadcast a classic from the archives! This episode originally aired on February 20, 2014, and featured the talented talents of Jamie D, Shane Kelly and Adam Murdough. The Geeks go for the gold in this episode, as they list and discuss their favorite characters, vintage and recent, who have served as members of the world's first superhero team: the Justice Society of America! (1:37:28)

1810 - May 2021 Previews May 20, 2021

We begin this month's Previews as a Three Man Crew composed of Shane, Murd and Ian. Then Chris makes it a foursome in time for DC, and then Shane exits at Marvel to return to a newly formed three. We dive into Previews #392, DC Connect #12, and Marvel Previews #11, with books scheduled for release in July, 2021. (2:40:44)

1809 - Comic Talk May 12, 2021

Gather one, gather all! It's Comic Talk time, y'all. Shane, Chris, Murd and Ian discuss a bevy of topics this week, including the news that broke on upcoming Marvel movies (Black Panther and Captain Marvel sequels specifically), we give are parting thoughts on Falcon and The Winter Soldier (spoilers begin at 20:15, ends at 53:45), Ian and Murd saw New Mutants and have feelings, Chris brings his recent reads of Black Hammer: Visions, Brubaker and Lark's Scene of the Crime, and whether Tom King's Rorschach passes the test, Murd gives a quick review of Non-Stop Spider-Man, Ian traverses to The Wrong Earth: Night & Day, and Shane opines the GI Joe figures that still evade his grasp. But we did catch a Muddle the Murd attempt at least! (1:50:55)

1808 - Book of the Month Club: The Immortal Hulk, Vol 1 and 2 May 06, 2021

After pressure cooking in our comic book Instapot for months, our latest Book of the Month Club is finally ready to sip and enjoy! A full crew of Ian, Chris, Shane, Murd and Kevin go through the first two trades of Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's revolutionary take on the character of The Hulk, alias Bruce Banner, covering issues 1 through 10 of The Immortal Hulk. Witness the horror within, Walter Langkowski's Murdoughnian sideburns, and plenty of Gamma Goulash for both listeners and hosts alike. (1:41:48)

1807 - April 2021 Previews Apr 22, 2021

A monthly tradition soldiers on! Chris, Ian and Murd gather round the virtual Zoom table to discuss Previews #391, DC Connect #11 and Marvel Previews #10, with books mostly scheduled for release in June of 2021. Page through the catalog with us and earmark as many as you'd like. Plus, the return of the slightly delayed Free Comic Book Day and its various offerings! (2:30:32)

1806 - The CGS Best of 2020 Awards Results Show, plus Comic Talk Apr 14, 2021

We begin the episode with the big reveal, as your votes have been tallied for the Comic Geek Speak Best of 2020 awards. Thank you all for participating, and do check out the books and creators that won if you have not done so. We then transition into a wide variety of Comic Talk featuring the return of Kevin Moyer, including discussion on Marvel's change in distributor to Penguin Random House, we review (with spoilers) the first two episodes of Falcon and The Winter Soldier (46:50), Shane, Kevin and Chris get in their takes on Zack Snyder's Justice League (1:11:06), Ian discusses the Invincible cartoon, Chris gives his field report on True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee, quick reviews of Bendis' first issue on Justice League (issue 59), Radiant Black #2, Volume 2 of Hickman's X-Men, a Muddle the Murd and more! (2:36:52)

- The Crisis Tapes 23: Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 part 1 Apr 06, 2021

For the first time in the COVID era, The Crisis Tapes are back in production! The Monitor's satellite explodes and emotional mayhem reigns on Earth-X and Earth-4, as Peter and Adam pick apart the pertinent plot points of the first half of Crisis #6. BONUS: More fun facts about the cover of issue #5! (2:54:37)

1805 - March 2021 Previews Mar 18, 2021

A three person crew of Chris, Ian and Murd dive into Previews #390, DC Connect #10, and Marvel Previews #9, mostly for books coming out in the month of May. And unlike most Previews episodes, all three stick around all episode! Oh, what a glorious feeling that is. And because we were expedient in our dissection of this month's offerings, there's time for a Muddle the Murd, even! (2:08:08)

1804 - It Was Comic Talk All Along Mar 12, 2021

Who's been pulling every evil string? It's been Comic Talk all along! We give WandaVision the full spoiler filled treatment this episode (spoiler talk begins at 11:50 and concludes at 53:38), while also discussing the first few episodes of Superman & Lois, the new season of The Flash, and we even dabble into the upcoming Snyder Cut of Justice League. On the comics front, Ian discusses Infinite Frontier #1 from DC, Chris goes gaga for Radiant Black, Chip Zdarsky's Stillwater, Larry Hama and Dave Wachter's Iron First and Christopher Priest's Vampirella, and Murd dives deep into the first two issues of the original Nova. Plus some new GI Joe acquisitions by Shane, delving into some TwoMorrow's magazine content, the return of Chandra Free's The God Machine on Kickstarter, and a Muddle the Murd! (1:59:06)

1803 - The CGS Best of 2020 Nominations Show Mar 04, 2021

Overture, curtains, lights. This is it, the night of nights. No more rehearsing and nursing a part, we know every part by heart! Gather round as the ever-ready Master of Ceremonies Adam Murdough, along with Chris, Ian and YOU the listener, bring forth the Best of 2020 Awards Nominations Show! 2020 was a long year, but there were tons of great comic books to help take our minds off of things. Let this episode be a way to learn about some you might have missed, and others you too wish to praise. (2:47:30)

1802 - Retro Movie Review: Highlander Feb 25, 2021

Grab your prop sword, trench coat, and your best worst Sean Connery impersonation, because it's Highlander Time! Three out of four Geeks watch this cult classic for the very first time, while the other has nearly memorized the script word by word. Does the film live up to expectations? How do the flashbacks compare to time spent in 1986 Manhattan? Is The Quickening fast enough to keep up? Are Queen the Princes of the Universe? Is Clancy Brown's The Kurgan more punk than punk? What accent is Christopher Lambert using anyway? Listen closely, as your destiny awaits! We also have a challenger to Murd's throne, Muddle the Murd style. There can be only one (time we review this movie). (1:26:02)

1801 - February 2021 Previews with Dave Dwonch Feb 18, 2021

It's Previews time once again and this time, things are a little bit more Dwonchy! Dave Dwonch joins in for the bulk of the episode to touch on picks for Previews #289, Marvel Previews #8 and DC Connect #9, for books scheduled for release mostly in April 2021. Dave isn't just here to catch up with old buddies, he has his new book, Jenny Zero, solicited this month under Dark Horse, plus a Kickstarter currently running for his follow-up to Prom of the Dead, The Broken Circle. That's right, two promos for the price of one! And enough vaudeville level humor to fit into a 1920s theater. But do be careful with those hardcover omnibus editions, you might wind up dead. Or...a zombie? Tip your waitress, try the veal! (3:05:28)

1800 - Kickstarter Time with Uncle Sal Feb 11, 2021

As the show hits yet another milestone number, what better way to celebrate than with the one, the only Uncle Sal! And this time Sal comes with purpose and with drive, specifically a Kickstarter drive, for his new graphic novel, The Hostage. We discuss that and, as usual, so much more, including what it takes to make it in the industry as an independent creator, the state of the comic book industry and of comic book conventions, the bodily hygiene of teenagers, etcetera etcetera. Finally, a reminder that this one is not for the kiddies, so wear headphones where needed. And before the show comes to a close, we squeak in a Muddle the Murd, like we do. (2:09:10)

1799 - Comic Talk (with Special Guest Steve Bryant) Feb 04, 2021

Back at it again with that Comic Talk! This time, the gang are joined by Steve Bryant, who is returning to Kickstarter for the launch of his next story in the Athena Voltaire franchise, Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express! Steve then sticks around afterward to talk about some of the things he's been reading of late such as Thief of Thieves, we go into Marvel's rebirth of Heroes Reborn, Bendis possibly no longer being DC exclusive, and we honor the untimely passing of legendary artist Steve Lightle. Then, Murd dives deep into The Other History of the DC Universe, Ian reviews Scout's Honor from Aftershock, Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis and Dark Knights: Death Metal #1 and #2, Chris and Ian discuss the joy that is Christopher Cantwell's Iron Man, Chris checks out Terry Moore's Ever: The Way Out, Shane gives us a quick World of Toys deviation, and we are provided with a crash course on Disney's The Black Hole before we conclude with an in-depth spoiler-filled discussion on WandaVision episode 1-3 (spoiler discussion begins at 1:55:05). And yes, as is tradition, a Muddle the Murd. (2:26:36)

1798 - January 2021 Previews Jan 27, 2021

As the month of January comes to a close, gather round for a run through Previews #388, Marvel Previews #7, and DC Connect #8 for books mostly scheduled for release in March 2021. Bryan Deemer joins the crew for the first part of our perusal of catalogs, while the three person team of Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Ian Levenstein soldier through the rest of the rest of the books. Plenty of stuff to read ahead of us! (2:39:33)

1797 - Top 5 What Ifs and or Elseworlds Jan 14, 2021

Possibly a dream! Maybe an imaginary story! Listen in as the Geeks count down from five to one their favorite alternate tales on familiar characters, and throw in plenty of honorable mentions while they're at it. Don't let the name of the episode fool you, there will be an occasional trek away from the path of just Elseworlds and What If...? branded comics here, but we got Uatu's permission first so everything is fine. Although step on the wrong branch, and history will be rewritten once more! (2:36:56)

MTB033 - Murd's Time Bubble: The Thirty-Third Time Jan 04, 2021

Just when it seemed that auld acquaintance would be forgot, Murd resurfaces at the helm of the Time Bubble, with remembrances of comics milestones past (Miller, mutants, the Man of Steel, and more!) to banish your 2020 blues. Ring in the new with a dash of the old, courtesy of Murd! (3:09:28)

1796 - Comic Talk Dec 31, 2020

We bid farewell to 2020 with one final whammy of a Comic Talk! Shane, Chris and Ian give their spoiler-filled thoughts on the newly released to streaming (and theaters) Wonder Woman 1984, Ian touches spoiler-free on Pixar's Soul, Murd gives us a post-Christmas book report on Santa: The Life and Times and a comic book adaptation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys, Shane updates us on his GI Joe scores of late, Chris discusses Doomsday Clock now that he's read it all the way through, Ian finally enters the world of Black Hammer and tackles the Juggernaut, and we give a spoiler-filled discussion on The Mandalorian Season Two to close us out. Plus, Muddle the Murd! Bring it on, 2021, we're coming for you. (1:38:49)

Christmas - Frosty the Snowman Dec 24, 2020

For this year's 'Merry Christmas' monologue, Murd thaws out a winter wonder: from 1950, the very first portrayal in prose of that jolly, happy soul, Frosty the Snowman! Put your earbuds on and have some fun, now before he melts away! (5:19)

1795 - December 2020 Previews Dec 23, 2020

Continuing with our new recording setup, we bring you this month's Previews episode with a touch of Zoom! Read along with us on YouTube, or listen along with us as usual on your favorite podcatcher, as Chris, Ian and Murd delve deep into Previews #387, DC Connect #7, and Marvel Previews #6, for books scheduled to be released in the month of February 2021. (2:16:14)

1794 - 15th Anniversary Super Zoom! Dec 15, 2020

For the first time, Comic Geek Speak ventures into the realm of ZOOM to celebrate fifteen years of the podcast! And joining the Speakers of Geek (with Jamie D in spirit), are fans, friends of the show, and special guests including Uncle Sal and Julie Benson. There's also a live musical performance by the one and only Paul French, voicemails, Muddle the Murd, and more! (2:49:43)

1793 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2020 Dec 04, 2020

Gather round the table this holiday season, as we present our annual Cornucopia of Comics Conversation! Shane, Ian, Murd and Chris discuss a bevy of scintillating topics, including Wonder Woman 1984 heading to HBO Max, thoughts on The Mandalorian Season 2, revisiting The Rise of Skywalker and the Skywalker, TwoMorrow's Holly Jolly, Back Issue! #123 and AlterEgo #165, memories of Our Worlds at War and its subsequent tie-ins, some Dragonball manga as bedside reading material, a dip into Marvel Snapshots of X-Men and the Avengers, breaking down Taschen's The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978 by Roy Thomas, Tom King's Rorschach, Priest's US Agent, Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Too Long a Sacrifice, Bitter Root, A new edit of Rudolph on Freeform and a last minute save to show A Charlie Brown Christmas on terrestrial television, and various other deviations. Plus a dip into the CGS mailbag, Muddle the Murd, and more! (1:47:47)

1792 - November 2020 Previews Nov 27, 2020

As we all wake up from our turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie induced food comas, we can all be thankful for a brand new Previews episode! Murd and Ian are this month's dynamic duo, parading select picks from issue 386 of Previews, issue 6 of DC Connect, and issue 5 of Marvel's Previews. Future State, King in Black and Ahoy are ahoy for all, and a feast of other choices while we're at it. And I hope you all saved room for a Muddle the Murd dessert! (2:18:00)

1791 - Top 5 Performances in Comic Related Movies Nov 13, 2020

Some actors and actresses are so good at a role they make it their own, while still managing to honor the source material that came before. This Top 5 respects and represents these performances throughout the comic book movie genre. Will there be crossover amongst the Geek's choices, or will each list stand alone? Is each choice a superhero, or do some non-superhero portrayals make the cut? Are they all actors taking on lead characters, or is there a side character or two? I'll never tell, I prefer leaving you all in suspense. And...cut! (1:52:16)

1790 - Comic Talk Nov 04, 2020

Time for another wibbly-wobbly, loosey-goosey Comic Talk! Topics include the first three episodes of Star Trek: Discovery (spoiler-free outside of some references to general Season 2 stuff); still more changes to DC's distribution chain; some potential and official casting for Marvel's upcoming Disney+ series; Shane's thoughts on The Three Jokers and the Black Mercy's return to Justice League; Chris's enlistment in The Old Guard; Chris and Ian read Chip Zdarsky's first arc of Daredevil; Murd wrestles with Box Brown's GN biography of Andy Kaufman; and more. Oh, and Muddle the Murd, of course. (1:32:24)

1789 - Retro Movie Review: Blade Oct 30, 2020

Chris, Ian, Murd and Shane present you all with a Halloween treat, no trick, in the form of a Retro Movie review of 1998's slice 'em and dice 'em vampire classic, Blade. We delve deep into this progenitor of today's standard of comic book movie adaptations, and try and figure out if it holds up after all these years. With a reboot looming on the horizon, will Wesley Snipes remain the version of Blade everyone will think of first? Is Donal Logue the best character actor around? Grab your ice skates, because we're ready to give it a try uphill. Just don't forget your sunblock, or you might get burned. (1:31:25)

1788 - October 2020 Previews Oct 22, 2020

Time flies when you're reading comics, doesn't it? So much so that out of nowhere, it's time for issue 385 of Previews, issue 5 of DC Connect and issue 4 of Marvel's Previews, going over books scheduled for release in the month of December. There's some jolly Christmas treats to be had for all in his catalog, including a bit of multiverse spanning DC content for Murd, Shane finds Maxwell Lord in his stocking, Ian foretells the looming conclusion of Lumberjanes, Marvel finds its King in Black, and Chris gets to wax poetic on Brubaker and Phillips. So won't you join us in our two month early Christmas (and Hanukkah) cheer? (2:02:40)

1787 - Micro-Spotlight on Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #121-131, Part 2 Oct 15, 2020

Time to continue, and conclude, our latest in-depth discussion on some of the most important issues of The Amazing Spider-Man. Here, our attention lies with issues 127 through 131, including a two-part Vulture tale (just in time for Halloween), the first appearance of Marvel's mercenary marksman The Punisher, lots of stuff with The Jackal (for good and for bad), Harry Osborn's not so subtle descent into madness, Hammerhead giving a full detail job to the Spider-Mobile, Doctor Octopus attempting a shotgun wedding with Aunt May out of nowhere, Canadian nuclear islands that are inherited by the death of a relative, and a whole lot more. And we are lucky enough to have "Dapper" Dan Gvozden along for the ride in the Spider-Mobile with us once more, as we should. BRAKA BRAKA TRAKA CHOW! (1:33:01)

1786 - Micro-Spotlight on Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #121-131, Part 1 Oct 01, 2020

Continuing our latest trend, Chris Eberle champions yet another Micro-Spotlight on The Amazing Spider-Man. This time, we focus on issues 121-131, an arc that changed the comic book medium forever. But such important content could not be contained within one episode alone, so we'll be needing two! In this first part, the crew are joined once again by The Amazing Spider-Talk's Dan Gvozden to cover issues 121 to 126, including such memorable moments as the final fate of Gwen Stacy, The Green Goblin's (kinda) last stand, a guest appearance by the tiara and chains wearing Luke Cage, Harry Osborn's descent into madness, John Jameson's hairy alter-ego The Man Wolf, Johnny Storm helps Peter with some car trouble, and Spider-Man faces his greatest foe...The Kangaroo. Okay, that last one might be sarcasm. (1:49:36)

1785 - Retro Movie Review: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Sep 25, 2020

In the year 1989, Bill S. Preston and Ted "Theodore" Logan were two teens just looking to pass history. Instead, they became two teens who passed THROUGH history with the help of Rufus, a phone booth time machine, and the fate of world peace on the line. Listen in as the CGS crew travel through time themselves, and present a Retro Movie Review of this Excellent Adventure. Does the film hold up thirty years later to its moniker, is it worthy of its newly minted threequel, were the television and comic book tie-ins bodacious, and what does Chris think after seeing this very 80's movie for the very first time? Tune in and find out, my excellent friends. (1:11:39)

1784 - September 2020 Previews Sep 18, 2020

Another month, another set of Previews! Shane, Chris, Murd and Ian go through issue 384 of the catalog, plus DC Connect #4 and the September 2020 Marvel Previews. What are we the podcasters, and you the listeners, looking forward to reading in two month's time? Listen in, one and all to find out! And flip the pages along with us if you like, it adds an extra layer of flavor. (2:06:47)

1783 - Comic Talk Sep 11, 2020

Back again for another topic spanning Comic Talk, we begin this episode with the unfortunate passing of iconic actor and on-screen originator of Marvel's live action Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman. From there conversation swerves to the future of viewing movies in the theater, thoughts on the teaser for Robert Pattinson's Batman, brief sojourns into both the World of Toys and the Time Bubble realms, Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Pulp, Hickman's X-Men, Ian's take on two very different Superman analogs, Muddle the Murd and more! (1:44:35)

1782 - Spotlight on SHAZAM! in the Copper Age Aug 31, 2020

Our Shazam Spotlight odyssey brings us to the tumultuous post-Crisis years (1986-93), when the original Captain Marvel struggled to find his footing in the dark deconstructionism of the revised DC Universe. We'll bear witness as the magic lightning forks, creating no fewer than TWO distinct and competing post-Crisis characterizations of the good Captain: the golly-gee-whizzing super-naif of Giffen/DeMatteis/Maguire's Justice League (as related in a sidebar by CGS staff BWAH-HA-HA-logist Shane Kelly), and the more serious take of Roy and Dann Thomas. We'll meet Copper Age incarnations of classic villains Dr. Sivana, Black Adam, and Captain Nazi. And we'll note Cap's participation in DCU crossovers such as Legends, War of the Gods, and Eclipso. (2:40:01)

1781 - Comic Talk Comic Timing Crossover Aug 20, 2020

There's peanut butter in my chocolate. There's chocolate in my peanut butter. And together it tastes like a podcast crossover...Comic Talk style! Chris and Ian are joined by the Comic Timing Podcast's co-host Brent Kossina, regular rotating guest Donovan Morgan Grant, and last but not least, the CGS return of the one and only artistic juggernaut, Jamal Igle! The combined crew delves deep into DC Comics recent layoffs and cancellations, its new interim Editors in Chiefs, the impending return of Milestone Comics, and thoughts on what may come next for the publisher as all of these changes begin to settle in. We also discuss the Stargirl Season One Finale (spoilers), the fate of the DC Universe app and its originals, Scott Snyder's new Kickstarter and Image Imprint, Kirkman and Samnee's Fire Power, Umbrella Academy (both the Netflix series and comic), Doom Patrol Season 2, Bendis' Superman, Nick Spencer's Amazing Spider-Man, Immortal Hulk, the end of Joshua Williamson's Flash, Birthright from Image Comics, The Old Guard, and more. And of course, learn more about the upcoming return of Tom Peyer and Jamal Igle's The Wrong Earth: Night and Day! (2:18:48)

1780 - August 2020 Previews Aug 14, 2020

A new month, a new Previews! Join the three person crew of Murd, Shane and Ian as we go over the August 2020 edition, cataloging books set to be released in October. We also go over issue 3 of DC Connect, as part of our new normal. Expect some spooky Halloweenesque solicits and tons of good reads waiting for us...in the future!!! Sorry, all the seats on the Time Bubble are taken, you'll just have to wait for these to come out in linear fashion. (1:57:02)

1779 - Book of the Month Club: The Star Wars Aug 06, 2020

It's a battle, and premise, everyone in the galaxy knows by now: Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, lightsaber in hand, bands together with his group of rebels, a duo of droids, Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca to take on Darth Vader and the evil Empire. But if you think you know more than that basic descriptor, well, we've got news for you. This ain't your daddy's Star Wars. Gather round as we discuss a very different eight-issue comic book adaptation of George Lucas' original rough draft, The Star Wars. And who better to assist in dissecting this Book of the Month selection and tying it into all kinds of Star Wars lore than Ryan Drost of the Star Joes podcast? Nobody, I say! May the Force of Others be with you. (2:09:51)

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Back after a few months of hiatus and just in time for the end of the month, it's Previews time! Join the gang as we go over the July 2020 catalog with a fine tooth comb. And for the very first time, a journey into new territory...DC Connect. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

1778 - July 2020 Previews Jul 30, 2020

Back after a few months of hiatus and just in time for the end of the month, it's Previews time! Join the gang as we go over the July 2020 catalog with a fine tooth comb. And for the very first time, a journey into new territory...DC Connect. The more things change, the more they stay the same. (1:37:08)

1777 - Comic Talk Jul 15, 2020

We begin this Comic Talk on an elegiacal note, as we reflect on the lives and work of two recently departed titans of the industry, Denny O'Neil and Joe Sinnott. Also, some further thoughts on the Stargirl TV series and the possible fate of the DC Universe streaming service; reports of our recent off-the-shelf reading; Muddle the Murd; and other moments of Midnight Madness. (1:19:12)

1776 - Introducing! Uncle Sam, Colonial Captain America, and the Black Coat Jul 04, 2020

We the people of Comic Geek Speak, in recognition of the fantastic coincidence that Episode 1776 of our podcast is due for release in the week of July 4th, do ordain and establish this special tribute to the first appearances of three characters with ties to the American War of Independence: Will Eisner's Uncle Sam (National Comics #1, 1940), Capt. Steven Rogers of the Continental Army (Captain America #194, 1976 / Cap: Sentinel of Liberty #6-7, 1999), and the Black Coat (The Black Coat: A Call to Arms #1, 2006). Download it at your liberty; it's a yankee-doodle dandy! (1:21:18)

1775 - Top 5 Supporting Characters Jun 22, 2020

The time has come for some of the most salient second bananas in comics to reach the top--Top Five, that is! This episode is our strictly subjective salute to all the friends and relatives, lovers and colleagues, mentors and tormentors, and miscellaneous bit-players that make the stars of our favorite series shine their brightest. Join us in thanking them for their support! (1:56:22)

- CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: An Interview with Denny O'Neil Jun 15, 2020

In memory of the late Denny O'Neil, we re-present this interview with the legendary writer/editor recorded at a panel at the 2013 Denver Comic Con, conducted by our very own, equally-dearly-departed Jamie D. (48:57)

1774 - Comic Talk Jun 11, 2020

The Geeks take time to reflect and speculate on DC's withdrawal from Diamond Comic Distributors. Our podcast progenitor, Bryan Deemer, pops in to talk about what he's been reading, to stress the virtues of domestic decluttering, and to reopen the standard 'print vs. digital' debate. We take a look at this year's Eisner Awards nominees. And the beat goes on! (1:50:48)

1773 - A Conversation with Zack Kruse Jun 04, 2020

Our old crony-in-comics Zack Kruse, fresh off the completion of a PhD. in comics and literature, stops by to talk about his soon-to-be-published book on the art and personal philosophy of Steve Ditko. Think you know all you need to know about this much-misunderstood figure in comics history? Listen to what Dr. Zack has to say, and think again! (1:02:27)

1772 - Comic Talk May 29, 2020

We catch a falling star and put it in our pocket in this episode, as we discuss the premiere of the stellar new CWTV series, DC's Stargirl! Plus many more multimedia maunderings. (1:28:43)

1771 - Galaxy Quest Retro Movie Review May 25, 2020

Get ready for a Retro Movie Review of Galaxy Quest, the stirringly satirical saga of a handful of has-been actors who, thanks to a race of naive aliens, get a chance to be the outer-space heroes they used to play on TV! The Geeks declare their varying degrees of devotion to this 1999 cult classic, thought by many to be the greatest (or at least the funniest) non-Star-Trek Star Trek movie ever made! By Grabthar's Hammer, you will be entertained! (1:17:09)

1770 - Comic Talk, and Catching Up With Danielle Corsetto May 09, 2020

The CGS rolodex continues to unfold its wonders, as we welcome back cartoonist Danielle Corsetto to enthuse about Elephant Town (the open-ended online graphic novel she's been working on) and to shoot the breeze with us about the bad habits and guilty pleasures we've all embraced under quarantine! Plus, a paean to the X-Men, Claremont's and Hickman's; a bit of speculation on the possible demise of Diamond's comics distribution monopoly; several reader's reviews; and other COVIDiosyncrasies. (2:00:11)

1769 - Micro-Spotlight on Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #68-75 May 01, 2020

Our second Micro-Spotlight shines straight and true from the waist of the Web-Slinger, as we discuss the 1969 classic Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #68-75, a.k.a. 'The Clay Tablet Saga'! It's Spider-Man and half the New York Underworld in a mad scramble to secure the Mighty Marvel McGuffin known as the Lifeline Tablet, in a story stuffed with suspense, slugfests, pseudo-science, social commentary, and several surprises! Featuring scintillating Spider-sayings from our expert guest-panelist, Dan Gvozden of the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast! (2:25:32)

1768 - Social Distancing Storytime with Uncle Sal Apr 23, 2020

Back by popular demand! The royal raconteur of CGSLand, Uncle Sal Abbinanti, brings his signature style of raunchy, not-safe-for-work-from-home humor back to the podcast for the first time in nearly three years! Sal riffs on the possible state of the comics industry post-COVID, why he's NOT sorry to be missing SDCC this year, being a dad at Disney World, and much, much more! Mature Listeners Only!!! (2:29:37)

1767 - The CGS 'Best of 2019' Awards Results Show, Et Al. Apr 18, 2020

Revealed at last: the winners of the CGS 'Best of 2019' Awards! Afterwards, we talk with our old friend artist/writer Steve Bryant about his latest miniseries, The Catch, the story of a bounty hunter who tracks down bail-jumping supervillains. Plus: what the Geeks have been reading/watching in quarantine, Muddle the Murd, and more! (1:48:22)

1766 - Top 5 Animated Series of Our Adulthood Apr 15, 2020

Our toon-tastic Top 5 talkfest (begun in Episode 1743) returns for a second season, as a slap-happy sextet of Geeks sing the praises of their five-or-so favorite animated series that entered their lives during their adult years (ages 18-present). And, like a beacon of hope in his nation's darkest hour: the return of DRUNK CAP!! (3:00:29)

1765 - BOMC: DC: The New Frontier Apr 07, 2020

The late 1950s in the U.S. of A.: prosperity and paranoia were both on the rise, humanity was striving toward the stars, and the characters in comic books were acquiring the unmistakable lustre of SILVER. This BOMC episode pays homage to writer/artist Darwyn Cooke's homage to those heady times, DC: The New Frontier. We comment on Cooke's engagement with his period setting, scrutinize his signature art style, and marvel at his distillation of such classic DC characters as Hal Jordan, Barry Allen, J'onn J'onzz, the Losers, and the Challengers of the Unknown to their purest sterling essence. It's one small step for us Geeks, one giant leap for this podcast! (1:54:49)

1764 - March 2020 Previews Mar 27, 2020

Without further ado, here's Previews! We go through the March catalog for items shipping to stores beginning... well, after the recent announcement from Diamond about Coronavirus-related distribution stoppage, we have no idea when any of these items will be reaching stores. But that won't stop us from talking about them! Excelsior!! (2:17:17)

1763 - Comic Talk and a Conversation with Shawn Pryor Mar 19, 2020

While penned up in the pandemic poky, what better way to pass the time than by talking some comics and catching up with old friends? That's just what the Geeks do in this episode, as they commiserate over the COVID crisis, compare notes on recent reads, and touch base with their longtime friend and ally, Shawn Pryor to discuss his latest comic book Kickstarter, Ignition. (1:14:35)

- CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: TRIVIA! Mar 07, 2020

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we represent Episode 1449 (December 30, 2013), a good old-fashioned CGS shindig featuring a roomful of Geeks, a few special guests, several rounds of comics trivia, and your emcee, Jamie D. (2:25:35)

1762 - The CGS 'Best of 2019' Awards Nominations Show Feb 25, 2020

Now it can be told: the complete list of comics, characters, and creators deemed worthy of consideration for a 'Best of 2019' Award by the CGS electorate, Geeks and listeners alike! Listen carefully and get those voting muscles limbered up! (And don't miss the opening act: Ian and Murd's discussion of Dan DiDio's sudden departure from DC!) (3:01:04)

1761 - February 2020 Previews Feb 11, 2020

How do we love Previews? Let us count the ways! We go through the February catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in April. (1:48:28)

1760 - Comic Talk Feb 05, 2020

It's the first Comic Talk of the 2020s, and the Geeks have double-stuffed it with tantalizing topics from a myriad of media! Comic talk, TV talk, streaming series talk, movie talk, toy talk, Christmas presents, trivia, news and gossip: you name it, it's probably no more than three degrees removed from something discussed in this fabulous format-free fiesta! (1:44:34)

- The Crisis Tapes 22: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 4 Jan 27, 2020

The Red Tornado gone haywire! The Freedom Fighters deployed! Wildcat down for the count! And the Anti-Monitor revealed! We finally wrap up our discussion in this part 4 as we tour through pages nineteen to the end of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 5. (3:00:05)

1759 - January 2020 Previews Jan 23, 2020

How can you lose when we talk PREVIEWS? We go through the January catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in March. (2:03:53)

1758 - Micro-Spotlight on Justice League of America #183-185 Jan 07, 2020

Presenting a new type of CGS episode, in which the Geeks review brief-but-important story arcs selected from throughout comics history. Is it a Spotlight or a Book of the Month or... IS IT BOTH?? First, we train our gaze on a classic JLA/JSA team-up from 1980, 'Crisis on New Genesis' (Justice League of America [Vol. 1] #183-185), featuring Jack Kirby's New Gods and the first-ever JLA artwork by George Perez. (1:01:52)

1757 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Review Jan 02, 2020

In this Force-majeure episode, we share our mixed feelings about Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, the conclusion of the latest trilogy of Star Wars motion pictures: what it did right, where it went wrong, where our hopes lie for the future of Star Wars. Listen, and your journey toward the Dark Side will be complete!! (1:34:27)

Christmas - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Dec 24, 2019

After digging around in the chestnut-pit for this year's festive fable, Murd is pleased as plum pudding to present the first story ever told about the most famous reindeer of all: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as penned by Robert L. May in 1939! Pull up an ice-block and lend an ear! (10:42)

1756 - December 2019 Previews Dec 20, 2019

When what to your wondering eyes should appear, but a Previews episode--our last of the year! We go through the December catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in February. (2:15:57)

- The Crisis Tapes 21: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 3 Dec 16, 2019

More 'Worlds in Limbo' as Adam and Peter continue their super-scrutiny of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 5. For Part 3, we cover pages nine through eighteen! Plus, a quick initial reaction to Part One of the CW Network's Crisis TV event! (2:31:29)

1755 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2019 Dec 12, 2019

It's a little late for Thanksgiving, but we've got lots of lovely leftovers for your listening leisure in our annual overstuffed holiday gobstopper episode! We're thawing out and hashing up a range of topics from the current state of Marvel TV, to a titanic trio of trending trailers, to the CW Network's milestone 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' crossover event, to HBO's Watchmen, to Disney's Mandalorian, to a few things that we've actually READ rather than watched! Pull up a seat at our family table; you won't leave hungry for comics conversation! (2:29:09)

1754 - November 2019 Previews Nov 25, 2019

Ev'ry morning, ev'ry evening, ain't we got Previews? We go through the November catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in January. (2:28:41)

CGS Presents: Back to the Bins 397 Nov 18, 2019

Chris, Murd, and Ian join Paul Spataro and Dr. Bill Robinson of the Back to the Bins podcast for another righteously retrogressive round-table on three older comics of the Geeks' choosing. We've got ghosts, Jack O'Lanterns, and Chinese harvest festivals on the agenda, so travel back with us first to October... and then to the Bins! (2:00:10)

- The Crisis Tapes 20: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 2 Nov 13, 2019

The last will and testament of the Monitor! Amok-time on two fugitive Earths! And the multiversal mother of all crowd scenes aboard the Monitor's satellite! Venture beneath the cover with Adam and Peter as we cover the first eight pages in this Part 2 discussion of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 5. (2:58:16)

1753 - Spotlight on the Black Widow Nov 05, 2019

Lover. Killer. Superhero. Spy. Natalia Alianovna Romanova, alias the Black Widow, has acted in many capacities during her six decades of appearances in Marvel Comics. Now, CGS chief intelligence officer Chris Eberle opens the Widow dossier to debrief the public on the lives, loves, and lethal labors of this intriguing character. Classified Information--Ears Only! (1:59:34)

1752 - October 2019 Previews Oct 29, 2019

Here's ghoulies and ghosties, long-leggedy beasties, and PREVIEWS that go bump in the night! We go through the October catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in December. (2:34:21)

1751 - Comic Talk Oct 24, 2019

The Geeks quit clowning around and share their takes on the JOKER film (some SPOILERS occur... seriously!). Also, Ian's fast-paced fly-through of New York Comic-Con 2019; Kevin Feige's expanded role at Marvel Entertainment; Murd's encounter with Grant Morrison's sword-and-sorcery Santa saga, Klaus; mini-reviews of Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, Grendel: Devil's Odyssey, and a Steve Ditko retrospective in Alter Ego #160; and other snits 'n' giggles. (1:47:03)

- The Crisis Tapes 19: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 1 Oct 09, 2019

One cover. Ninety-plus characters. Two hosts. Three hours. Zero regrets. Before our discussion of the fifth chapter of Crisis, join us in a 'quick' review of the key players from the two prime Earths, as selected and depicted by George Perez on the cover to Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 5. (3:16:56)

1750 - September 2019 Previews Sep 26, 2019

All we are saying is give Previews a chance! We go through the September catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in November. (2:10:05)

1749 - Spider-Man (2002) Retro Movie Review Sep 16, 2019

Seventeen years and two reboots ago, Spider-Man took his first swing at the big screen, under the direction of Sam Raimi and supported by a memorable cast including Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and Willem Dafoe. Today, with Spidey's cinematic future in question, the Geeks hearken back to that simpler time and spin their own web of praise and deprecation around the original Spider-Movie: the stars, the script, the suits, the sketchy CGI, and so on. Listen today--it's your power AND your responsibility! (1:25:08)

1748 - Comic Talk Sep 03, 2019

The Geeks act as digital-audio docents, summarizing their experience of the Marvel exhibit at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! Other attractions include a salute to FlameCon 2019; the inevitable rundown of the Sony/Spider-Man cinematic situation (sheesh!); a tantalizing MCU casting announcement; a few very earnest reading recommendations; a bargain-store bonanza for Shane; Muddle the Murd, and more! (1:23:17)

1747 - August 2019 Previews Aug 26, 2019

Come and get your Previews! We go through the August catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in October. (2:14:55)

1746 - Comic Talk Super-Sized Summer Spectacular Aug 02, 2019

August heat got you beat? Cool off with a big, ice-cold pitcher of Comic Talk, featuring follow-ups to our recent Top 5 Animated Series of Our Youth episode; reactions to SDCC news & gossip; a full-scale, five-Geek review of Spider-Man: Far From Home; and more! It's comic fun in the summertime! (2:26:50)

1745 - July 2019 Previews Jul 23, 2019

Previews comin' at'cha! We go through the July catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in September. (2:27:42)

1744 - BOMC: Daredevil: Born Again Jul 18, 2019

It was the worst of times for Daredevil; it was the best of times for his readers! It was 1986, and comics auteur Frank Miller was making his second pass at writing Marvel's Daredevil series, accompanied this time by master draftsman David Mazzucchelli as artist. What Miller accomplished over seven revolutionary issues (Daredevil #227-233), collectively titled 'Born Again,' was the total decimation of Matt Murdock's life and Murdock's subsequent triumphant resurgence, in a masterful tale steeped in hardboiled crime fiction and Christian allegory. Join our CGS literary circle (including Doctors of Daredevology Chris Eberle and Kevin Moyer) in an examination of this deft deconstruction and reconstruction of one of Marvel's iconic characters. (2:30:22)

1743 - Top 5 Animated Series of Our Youth Jul 15, 2019

Get set for Saturday-morning sentimentality, as a packed clown-car of six Geeks share fond memories of the cartoon shows they loved most in their younger days (ages 0-18). Best enjoyed with a bowl of cereal or your favorite after-school snack! (WARNING: Discussion gets a little... confessional... at times.) (2:27:32)

1742 - Comic Talk Jul 08, 2019

Yes, it's one of THOSE episodes--when anything can be discussed, and is! Topics include the tragic anticlimax of the Vertigo imprint (along with most other imprints at DC); the impending return of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the JSA, and Wally West to active status in the DC Universe; fond reminiscences on Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, plus tons of other televisual tangents; Ian's take on Dark PhoeniX and Toy Story 4, and Shane's on Men in Black International (all sans spoilers); the lengths to which Shane will go to be a good GeekDad; the general enthusiasm of Chris; and more additional asides and random remarks than there are grains of sand on the head of a pin! ...Or something! Just download it! (1:25:20)

- The Crisis Tapes 18: Interlude the First Jul 01, 2019

We pause now in our ongoing analysis of the Crisis on Infinite Earths maxiseries for a brief intermission following 'Act I' (issues 1-4), during which a variety of Crisis-related short subjects will be presented. From forgotten tie-ins to recent references to vintage fan-press articles to collections and merchandising, Peter and Adam mete out a melange of multiversal morsels to tide you over until the antimatter curtain rises on Crisis 5. It's an all Crisis Talk episode for our first Interlude. Que l'entr'acte commence! (2:59:41)

1741 - Manga for American Comics Fans (and Vice-Versa) Jun 26, 2019

Ian Levenstein, Geek of Two Worlds, assumes an ambassadorial role in this episode, as he lobbies for greater mutual appreciation among fans of American and Japanese comics. He begins by making some genre-specific manga reading suggestions for his fellow Geeks; then, in a live recording of a panel he co-moderated at AnimeNEXT 2019, he recommends some American comics to a roomful of otaku. (Say, how d'you say 'Nuff Said' in Japanese?) (1:23:20)

1740 - June 2019 Previews Jun 21, 2019

It's Previews time, Previews time, Pre-Pre-Previews time! We go through the June catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in August. AND, somewhere along the line, we hear Chris's spoiler-free feelings on the Dark PhoeniX film! (2:44:18)

1739 - Comic Talk Jun 04, 2019

You'll get a Tom King two-fer in this captivating Comic Talk episode, as we address 1.) the fan-favorite writer's impending departure from the monthly Batman series, and 2.) the finale of his Heroes in Crisis miniseries. Not to mention some sparkling discussion of Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, more on the Marvel/Netflix situation, and other bright bursts of badinage. (1:37:39)

1738 - Spotlight on SHAZAM! in the Bronze Age, Part Two May 28, 2019

Back to the Bronze Age for more tales of mirth and woe with the Original Captain Marvel! This episode covers the years 1976-85, including the final year of the SHAZAM! solo series, Captain Marvel's four-year run in World's Finest Comics, and some significant guest appearances. Billy and Uncle Marvel set out on a road-trippin', TV-riffin' Tour of Cities! Black Adam returns! The Monster Society strikes back! Kid Eternity joins the Marvel Family! Cap meets Superman several times, and fights him once or twice! And CRISIS comes to Earth-S! Plus an 'Other Media' surprise or two! (2:10:56)

1737 - Spotlight on SHAZAM! in the Bronze Age, Part One May 24, 2019

In 1973, after 19 years in comic-book limbo, the Original Captain Marvel and Family burst out of their Suspendium prison and into the waiting arms of the very publisher that worked so hard to exile them in the first place: DC Comics! With Shazamaster Murd and his Lieutenant Marvels as your guides, return now to the early days of the good Captain's Bronze Age revival, from his first DC issue and his stormy reunion with his co-creator C.C. Beck to his first encounter with the other heroes of the DC Multiverse. Whimsy and wonder await! (2:30:20)

1736 - Top 5 MCU Movies May 20, 2019

Now that Avengers: Endgame has capped off an eleven-year sequence of 22 Marvel movies, the Geeks revisit the question of which ones they like best--and, just for cheek, we rank 'em, too! Excelsior!! (WARNING: Various spoilers may occur!) (2:07:33)

1735 - May 2019 Previews May 15, 2019

Gather ye PREVIEWS while ye may; Old Time is still a-flying! We go through the May catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in July. (1:20:59)

1734 - Avengers: Endgame Movie Review May 03, 2019

Twenty-one movies, dozens of characters, billions of theatergoer dollars: it's all led up to this! The time has come to review the Marvel-film-to-end-all-Marvel-films (figuratively speaking), and in the 'Send Everybody' idiom of Endgame, we've assembled six Geeks (plus the Avenging spirit of Jamie D!) to talk over the cast, the creators, and the myriad of Marvel-ous movie moments that make up this cosmic-class blockbuster. Expect infinite SPOILERS! (2:06:06)

1733 - April 2019 Previews Apr 22, 2019

Hippity-Hoppity, Previews is on its way! We go through the April catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in June. (2:25:48)

1732 - Comic Talk Apr 18, 2019

Ian breaks down the apparent pros and cons of the upcoming Disney+ streaming service; Murd makes his report on a recent academic conference on Batman, held at his grad-school alma mater; everyone voices their gut reactions to the Star Wars: Episode IX trailer; and spoiler-light accolades are bestowed on Spider-Man: Life Story #1, Detective Comics #1000, and the long-awaited third season of the Young Justice cartoon. Plus other bijoux and bonbons. (1:36:05)

1731 - SHAZAM! Movie Review Apr 11, 2019

The World's Mightiest Mortal is now the World's Mightiest Movie! The Geeks form a Council of Eternity to share their thoughts on the second Captain Marvel film of 2019 (so far), SHAZAM! (Batten down the hatches for a thunderstorm of SPOILERS!) (1:18:07)

1730 - Batman (1989) Retro Movie Review Apr 05, 2019

Beginning a series of balcony discussions of geeky and geek-adjacent films released before CGS began podcasting! We take you deep into the dark and twisting alleyways of Tim Burton's Gotham for a long, hard look at the definitive superhero movie of the late '80s: Batman! The Speakers of Geek shine the Bat-signal on the controversial leading men, the Po-Mo noir visual/set design and directorial vision, the savvy screenplay, and the soundtrack that combined to ignite worldwide Batmania thirty years ago. (1:27:01)

MTB032- Murd's Time Bubble: The Thirty-Second Time Apr 01, 2019

There's a TIME to laugh and a TIME to mourn in this voyage of the Time Bubble, as we pause to reflect on a real-world national tragedy that sent shockwaves all the way to the Marvel Universe. Also: the striking debut of Jonni Thunder, a.k.a. Thunderbolt; a one-mutant crusade for the X-Men's Nightcrawler; and a Peter David project you might have missed in 2001. (2:27:41)

1729 - Comic Talk Mar 22, 2019

Murd has traveled over the rainbow to Seattle (and Vancouver) for Emerald City Comic Con 2019, and in this episode he tells us what he found there. Also: the finalization of Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, among other news; the opening of some geeky Christmas presents, just a few months late; reading reviews; Muddle the Murd; and other glimmers of gold. (1:38:24)

1728 - The CGS 'Best of 2018' Awards Results Show... AND March 2019 Previews! Mar 20, 2019

Revealed here: the winners of the CGS 'Best of 2018' Awards, as chosen by YOU! Afterwards, we return you to your regularly scheduled PREVIEWS episode, in which we go through the March catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in May. (2:21:54)

1727 - Captain Marvel Movie Review Mar 13, 2019

Aviator of the USAF. Warrior of the Kree. Dominator of the box office! Carol Danvers, alias Captain Marvel, has finally come into her own, and in this episode we offer our cosmic-powered critique of her motion picture debut. Brace yourself for SPOILERS! (1:31:08)

1726 - Introducing! Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel, and Captain Marvel Mar 08, 2019

O Captains! our Captains! This episode is fun! Fuel your excitement for the Captain Marvel movie by learning a little more about how three inheritors of the mantle of Mar-Vell first ascended to the official rank of 'Captain,' as seen in three key Marvel back issues: Monica Rambeau (Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16), Genis-Vell (Captain Marvel [1995] #1), and the woman of the hour, Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel [2012] #1)! Company Salute!! (And no 'Shazam' jokes, please; it's been done!) (1:39:43)

1725 - Comic Talk Feb 27, 2019

Now appearing on your audio-screens will be a round-up of a very Geek-friendly Oscar Night; a torrent of TV talk, including a look at some of the latest content from the soon-to-be-terminated Marvel/Netflix partnership; and more than enough talk about actual comics to make this episode worthy of its title! (1:27:40)

1724 - The CGS 'Best of 2018' Awards Nominations Show Feb 21, 2019

It's the gala comic-talk event a whole year in the making: the revelation of which comics/characters/creators have been deemed worthy of consideration, by Geeks and CGS listeners alike, as candidates for the coveted 'Best of 2018' Awards! Find out who and what are in the conversation this year, then get ready to vote for the winners! (3:00:08)

1723 - Introducing! Green Arrow & Speedy, Hawkeye, and Archer & Armstrong Feb 14, 2019

It's Valentine's Day, and as the air grows thick with Cupid's arrows, the Geeks choose this special occasion to celebrate--you guessed it--ARCHERY in comics! We're pulling the 'Introducing' format from the quiver and using it to take aim at the first appearances of a few of comics' most bodacious bowmen: Green Arrow and Speedy (More Fun Comics #73), Hawkeye the Marksman (Tales of Suspense #57), and Obadiah Archer (Archer & Armstrong #0). If you're drawn to pointed commentary and on-target historical analysis, this episode hits the bull's-eye! (Hey, don't 'nock' it 'til you've tried it!) (1:14:16)

1722 - February 2019 Previews Feb 12, 2019

Roses are red, violets are blue, time once again to cover Previews! We go through the February catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in April. (2:25:37)

1721 - Comic Talk Jan 31, 2019

Comic Talk comin' at ya! In this formidable farina of fannish ephemera, you'll find our musings on the latest wave of 'restructuring' at DC Entertainment, a spoiler-free reaction to M. Night Shyamalan's pseudo-superhero film Glass, movie news, reading reviews, trivia, random anecdotes, and other tender vittles. (1:49:23)

1720 - January 2019 Previews Jan 16, 2019

We say 'Pre,' you say 'Views'! Pre...VIEWS!!! We go through the January catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in March. (2:10:45)

1719 - Comic Talk & Aquaman Movie Review Jan 11, 2019

The Geeks make some deep cuts (five fathoms deep, that is!) when we review the Aquaman movie! From there, the conversation drifts to DC's new Young Justice series by Brian Michael Bendis and Pat Gleason; Conan and Spider-Geddon from Marvel; the Bumblebee and Dragon Ball Super: Broly movies; Season 2 of Runaways on Hulu; geeky Christmas gifts; Muddle the Murd; and more! (Be warned: in this episode, we SPOIL everything we touch!) (1:54:54)

1718 - Spotlight on Namor the Sub-Mariner Dec 31, 2018

Up from the murky depths of comics history arises this seaworthy Spotlight on the very first Marvel Comics character: Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Lend your pointed ears to Grand Admiral Chris Eberle and Frigate Lieutenant Adam Murdough as they chart out 80 years of stories starring the Avenging Son: his divided heritage; his turbulent, oft-interrupted reign over the peoples of Atlantis; his key alliances and rivalries; his tempestuous love affairs; and the fine line he has always walked (or swum) between the arbitrary roles of 'hero,' 'villain,' and 'anti-hero.' It's an aquatic anniversary acclamation for Atlantean aficionados of all ages! Imperius Rex!! (3:09:11)

Christmas - Christmas Every Day Dec 24, 2018

For this year's yuletide oratory, Murd presents 'Christmas Every Day,' William Dean Howells' classic satirical fable of the joys of the season--and the importance of experiencing them in moderation! (11:49)

1717 - December 2018 Previews Dec 21, 2018

You better watch out, better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why: a Previews episode is coming to your podcast feed! We go through the December catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in February. Then, reach deep into the toe of your stocking to find a special treat at the end: a bonus discussion of the Into the Spider-Verse movie, sweetened with SPOILERS! (2:15:05)

1716 - Comic Talk: Up, Up, and Away! Edition Dec 06, 2018

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a formatless Comic Talk episode! We launch this Metropolis marvel with an account of our CGS group outing to a 40th anniversary screening of Superman: The Movie, followed by tons of TV and trailer talk and the name-dropping of some actual comic books. You will believe three Geeks can improvise! (1:32:02)

1715 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2018 Nov 21, 2018

Come, ye thankful listeners, come and join our CGS extended family at the banquet table of banter for a Thanksgiving feast of comic talk, just like Mother used to make! The main dish is our extended salute to the life and legacy of Stan 'The Man' Lee, followed by a group review of The Green Lantern #1 by Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp, a ton of TV and movie talk, Five Minutes of Anime, and assorted giblets and gravy. Dig in! (2:39:58)

1714 - November 2018 Previews Nov 09, 2018

Mama's little Geeks love Previews, Previews, Mama's little Geeks love Previews shows! We go through the November 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in January 2019. (1:46:28)

1713 - Top 5 Reads While Stranded on a Desert Island Oct 26, 2018

Imagine that you're about to be marooned on a remote desert island for days, weeks, or longer. Which comics (series, runs, collections, etc.; anything goes!) would you want to have with you to pass the time? We Geeks reveal what we'd throw into the lifeboat in this episode. Comics Ahoy! (2:03:37)

MTB031- Murd's Time Bubble: The Thirty-First Time Oct 19, 2018

A monstrous Marvel legacy begins! The rough and raucous career of a DC antihero ends! And an unlikely venture straddling the heritages of both major publishers sees the light of day! This is what's rolling out of the Time Bubble's cargo hold this TIME... plus a bumper-crop of Quick Pops! (2:33:19)

1712 - October 2018 Previews Oct 10, 2018

Peekaboo--here's Previews! We go through the October catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in December. Then, special guest Previewer Ian Levenstein spins a few yarns from NYCC 2018! (1:58:58)

1711 - Comic Talk Sep 28, 2018

We wax elegiac in this episode, as we speak a few words in praise of recently departed creators Marie Severin, Gary Friedrich, and Norm Breyfogle. We also share our gut reactions to the traumatic first issue of DC's Heroes in Crisis miniseries, along with other reviews, reflections, and rejoinders. (1:10:23)

1710 - September 2018 Previews Sep 17, 2018

Previews, sweet Previews! We go through the September 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in November. First episode recorded in our brand-new studio space! (1:25:42)

1709 - Top 5 Iconic Moments in Comics Sep 07, 2018

That moment when you see something in a comic book that makes a permanent impression, that changes your idea of what can be done in comics and reminds you of why you love to read them: these are the moments we're celebrating in this Top 5 episode, as we count down some of our favorite cliffhangers, turning points, splash pages, and other fleeting flashes and flourishes of narrative brilliance to grace the medium over the years. (Special CGS salutations to our good friend Ian Levenstein of Comic Timing, who not only salvaged the recording of this episode, but is also in it!) (1:56:03)

1708 - August 2018 Previews Aug 17, 2018

All rise for Previews! We go through the August 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in October 2018. PLUS: You are cordially invited to attend a double-wedding discussion of Batman #50 and X-Men Gold #30. SPOILERS will be served at the reception! (1:48:30)

1707 - Comic Talk Aug 06, 2018

In this bite-sized block of Comic Talk, we offer a few remarks on the passing of one of comics' greatest and most enigmatic talents, Steve Ditko. Also, Pants finally weighs in on Grant Morrison's Animal Man, along with other forgotten treasures from his collection; Murd magicks up a quick impression of Mark Waid's new Dr. Strange series; Shane takes us to 'Teen Titans Go! to the Movies'; and other enticing ephemera. (47:42)

1706 - Spotlight on the Hulk in the Silver Age Jul 31, 2018

We're turning green (well, first gray, then green) with excitement to bring you this look at the beginnings of the greatest 'man vs. self' conflict dynamic in all of comics: scientist Bruce Banner... and the Incredible Hulk! It's a rampage through the first seven years of the Hulk's adventures, introducing his supporting cast, his most significant foes, his nigh-limitless might, and his increasingly fractured psyche, brought to you by comics scholar Gamma Cum Laude Chris Eberle and lowly lab tech Adam Murdough. Go Go Go HULK! (2:05:58)

1705 - Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review Jul 27, 2018

Geeks great and small swarm together in this episode to talk over the long and the short of the biggest little sequel of the summer season: Ant-Man and the Wasp! The action, the effects, the gags, the characters, the insects--all this and maybe a valid critical point or two in this Pym-particle-packed podcast parley! (1:01:27)

1704 - July 2018 Previews Jul 16, 2018

Be-Bop-a-Lula, here comes Previews! We go through the July 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in September 2018. (2:01:36)

1703 - Comic Talk Jul 06, 2018

Another milestone for the CGS consortium, as Chris, Murd, and Bryan Deemer engage in 75 multi-topic minutes of Comic Talk without the benefit of a net... or a studio! This all-Skype extravaganza includes a report on Heroes Con 2018 from Murd; a preview of the latest magazine from TwoMorrows Publishing, Retro Fan; a ream of reading recommendations and reviews; some TV talk (Luke Cage, Season 2; Cloak & Dagger); and even a bit of WWII history and miniature-painting discussion for good measure. Step right up and listen to the show--admission is free! (1:13:27)

1702 - June 2018 Previews Jun 28, 2018

We're late, but we're still here! It's a two-man Previews as Shane and Chris go through the June 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in August. (1:48:12)

CGS Presents: Back to the Bins 326 Jun 13, 2018

Chris and Murd make another guest appearance on the Back to the Bins podcast, where they join hosts and fellow time-trippers Paul Spataro and Bill Robinson in the consideration of comics past. On the agenda: some Bronze Age Marvel horror and martial-arts action, and a timely tie-in with Marvel's ORIGINAL Infinity War! (1:58:07)

1701 - Solo: A Star Wars Story Movie Review Jun 01, 2018

Soaring from the Spice Mines of Kessel to the silver screen, it's Solo: A Star Wars Story, chronicling the early adventures of everyone's favorite spacefaring scoundrel, Han Solo! Thrill with the Geeks as they indulge in a digression-heavy discussion of the film, and how it scratched their Star Wars fan-itch in a Wookiee-sized way! (Warning: This episode is smuggling a heavy cargo of SPOILERS!) (1:23:21)

1700 - Comic Talk May 28, 2018

Another centennial-episode milestone, and we're playing it totally low-key, just doing what we love most to do: talk comics! We swap stories of Free Comic Book Day 2018, offer reading recommendations, and, biggest and ballsiest of all, we review Deadpool 2! (1:16:36)

1699 - Spotlight on SHAZAM! in the Atomic Age May 21, 2018

The original era of the Original Captain Marvel came to a sad end in 1953... so what DID happen to the Marvel Family? How did they survive the rise of King Kull the Beastman, the baleful influence of the horror genre, and shameless attempts at Cold War/Korean War exploitationism, only to fall victim to a fate far more subtle and insidious, and to vanish into limbo for 20 years? Murd and Chris have some answers in this Spotlight episode covering the comics of the final fling of Fawcett Publications in the Fabulous Fifties (1950-53). (2:50:03)

1698 - May 2018 Previews May 10, 2018

Time to go through the May 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in July. Plus a chat with Athena Voltaire creator Steve Bryant. (1:25:37)

1697 - Avengers: Infinity War Movie Review May 03, 2018

The culmination of ten years of Marvel Studios filmmaking, Avengers: Infinity War is already a cosmic-scale blockbuster, and it's thrown down the Gauntlet to all other superhero movies past and present. Now, no fewer than five CGS Geeks assemble to share their reactions to this watershed moment in comic-book cinema. It's a GEM of an episode! (1:26:52)

1696 - An Interview with Professional Model Builder and Painter Lincoln Wright Apr 25, 2018

In this episode, Bryan digs into his newest hobby of miniature painting and model building. He speaks with professional model builder and painter Lincoln Wright. Lincoln worked as a pro for 10 years in Japan and now runs a successful YouTube channel and Patreon. Lincoln is enthusiastic and has great stories to tell, so even if model building isn't your thing, you're sure to you entertained! (1:13:16)

1695 - The CGS 'Best of 2017' Awards Show Apr 20, 2018

Announcing the final winners of the CGS 'Best of 2017' Awards, as voted on by you, our listeners! Following the reveal, pick up a goodie-bag of bonus Comic Talk, including a SPOILER-rich rundown of DC's landmark Action Comics #1000; a micro-Spotlight's worth of Action Comics historical data and statistics, as compiled by Pants; some early thoughts on Season 2 of Legion; and more! (1:26:19)

1694 - April 2018 Previews and C2E2 Recap Apr 13, 2018

It's Previews time once again! We go through the April 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in June 2018 and afterwards Pants recounts his recent trip to Chicago for the C2E2 convention. (1:46:50)

1693 - CGS Goes to War!: Enemy Ace: War in Heaven and Vertigo Visions: Tomahawk Apr 09, 2018

WAR has been declared! CGS opens a new front in its podcasting campaign, as Chris and Murd sit down at the strategy table to discuss a couple of their favorite comics in the war genre: Enemy Ace: War in Heaven, a German view of World War II brought to you by Garth Ennis; and a Vertigo-style take on the origin of DC's hero of the American Revolution, Tomahawk! War may be hell, but this new format is anything but! (1:19:29)

1692 - A Conversation with Julie Benson and Shawna Benson Apr 02, 2018

Now making an encore appearance on CGS: Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, the premier sister act of the comics-writing world! Julie and Shawna take time out to chat about their upcoming transition from Batgirl and the Birds of Prey to Green Arrow at DC Comics; the state of TV (i.e., shows they write and ones they're watching); and other bits of Bensonabilia. (1:46:33)

1691 - The CGS 'Best of 2017' Awards Nominations Show Mar 28, 2018

For the consideration of the Academy (i.e., YOU), this episode presents the results of our annual search for the most praiseworthy people and publications of the previous year in comics. Hear the Geeks' and listeners' choices for the best comics and creators of 2017, then cast your votes for the final winners! (1:31:34)

1690 - March 2018 Previews Mar 14, 2018

Time once again to go through Previews! This time it's the March 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in May. Plus hear Pants give his thoughts on the closing of Toys R Us. (1:25:42)

1689 - Comic Talk Mar 01, 2018

Format? Where we're going, we won't NEED format! In this affably amorphous episode you'll hear highlights from Pants' Whovian holiday in sunny L.A.; more thoughts on the Black Panther movie from Pants and Shane (SPOILERS!); Murd's declassified reaction to Brian K. Vaughan's The Private Eye; TV Talk, Toy Talk, Novelization Talk, and even (who'd have guessed it?) Comic Talk! (1:13:56)

1688 - February 2018 Previews Feb 21, 2018

You just can't lose with Previews! We go over the February 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in April. AND: the official announcement of The CGS 'Best of 2017' Awards! (1:18:18)

1687 - Black Panther Movie Review Feb 19, 2018

Hail to the King!! As the groundbreaking blockbuster Black Panther motion picture continues its box-office reign, a Geek tribal council consisting of Chris, Murd, and the elusive Matt assembles to discuss the film, its characters, its visual design, its surprising faithfulness to source material, and its wider cultural significance. Wakanda Forever! (1:26:02)

MTB030- Murd's Time Bubble: The Thirtieth Time Feb 16, 2018

An(other) all-different Doom Patrol! The 'Last Laugh' for the DC Universe! And a couple of minor Marvel masterpieces from the late Bronze Age! The Time Bubble gangplank is descending--All Aboard! (1:57:10)

1686 - Top 5 Legacy Heroes Feb 01, 2018

The time has come for a Top 5 episode--one that salutes the heritage of heroism! With a welcome assist from our brother-in-arms Ian Levenstein, we hand down our lists of personal favorite comics legacy characters. Any hero who's ever succeeded to, filled in for, been inspired/influenced by, or stolen from another character is fair game! Top 5 Fever: Pass it on! (2:36:33)

1685 - Comic Talk Jan 24, 2018

Been craving some bona-fide, fully-accredited CGS Comic Talk--the kind that consists mainly of discussion of actual comics?? Well, this episode's got the goods! The Geeks put their heads together to evaluate Doomsday Clock #2, and then sound off on all sorts of other things they've been reading lately, without sparing the SPOILERS! Also, Pants' report on some high-profile occurrences of that magic number, 52; a few low-spoiler reactions to the CW's Black Lightning pilot; and a most memorable Muddle the Murd! (1:37:11)

1684 - DC in D.C. 2018, or: Mr. Pants Goes to Washington Jan 17, 2018

Wave the flag and write your congressman, because Pants is back from a sabbatical in the U.S. capital! Hear about his appointment to view a national treasure of comics fandom at the Library of Congress, and the good times he had at the first-of-its-kind, free-to-the-public, comics-and-culture promo event known as 'DC in D.C. 2018'! Includes full-length fireside chats with a few of our favorite writers, Tom King and the Benson Sisters! (1:17:16)

1683 - January 2018 Previews Jan 09, 2018

It's Previews Time! We go over the January 2018 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in March. (1:21:25)

1682 - Post-Holiday Mishmosh (a.k.a. Comic Talk) Jan 05, 2018

Do you hear what I hear? It's Comic Talk and post-holiday decompression, together in perfect harmony! In this festive episode we open a few Christmas presents, look ahead to the 'DC in D.C.' event later this month, unload a sleighful of trivia and TV talk (Some Spoilers May Apply!), and drink in the conviviality like a fine eggnog. Post-Holiday Mishmosh will always be--just as long as we have we! (1:20:49)

1681 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie Review Dec 27, 2017

The latest installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy has thundered into theaters and divided fandom as sharply as a lightsaber through a torso. Now it's time for Shane, Chris, and Murd to have their spoiler-laden say on the matter. May the Force be with us all! (59:56)

- Christmas Bells Dec 24, 2017

Murd, our holiday habitue, presents his annual recitation: a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Season's Greetings from CGS! (2:38)

1680 - The Best of Story Time with Uncle Sal, Part Two Dec 21, 2017

Just in time for Christmas it's another installment of the best bits from our chats with Sal Abbinanti, aka Uncle Sal. Topics include the birth of his son, convention fun with Buzz, and much more. (1:29:09)

1679 - Off the Racks: Doomsday Clock #1 Dec 14, 2017

Enclosed are the Geeks' first impressions of Doomsday Clock #1, the initial phase of a year-long DCU/Watchmen mash-up brought to you by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. Listen now. The clock is ticking... (43:51)

1678 - December 2017 Previews Dec 12, 2017

It's Previews Time again! We go through the December 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in February of 2018. (1:15:28)

- The Crisis Tapes 17: Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 part 2 Dec 05, 2017

THIS IS IT! THE END OF THE WORLD! The Crisis Tapes continue with part two of a detailed discussion on Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 4! The first act has come to a close as we witness the final fate of Earths 1 and 2 as well as the long awaited confrontation between Harbinger and the Monitor! (1:22:56)

1677 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2017 Nov 28, 2017

No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds, November: no matter! CGS continues its annual Thanksgiving-week tradition of spicing up this somber month with a veritable feast of Comic Talk, stuffed with more topics and more comicky camaraderie than you can shake a candied yam at! Help yourself, and don't be shy about coming back for seconds... but save us a drumstick! (1:04:20)

1676 - The Best of Story Time with Uncle Sal, Part One Nov 24, 2017

We dig into the CGS archives to bring to you highlights of our most frequent guest - Sal Abbinanti aka Uncle Sal! Hear his origin story, convention tales, home life anecdotes, special guest appearances, and much more! (1:53:06)

1675 - Justice League Movie Review Nov 21, 2017

Just Imagine: the mightiest heroes of our time, banded together as the Justice League in a major motion picture! Next, imagine the CGS Geeks similarly united to review that motion picture, hashing out the good, the bad, and the ugly of the JLA's big-screen debut. Now stop imagining and start downloading! Justice Is Served!! (1:06:32)

- The Crisis Tapes 16: Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 part 1 Nov 14, 2017

As Peter and Adam resume their riotous rundown of Crisis on Infinite Earths with issue 4 part 1, time is running out for Earth-1 and Earth-2, and it's already run out for Earth-6! Firestorm and Killer Frost face chaos in Camelot, Supergirl and Red Tornado make their grand entrances into the story destined to change them forever, Batgirl is having a crisis of faith, we meet Lady Quark, see an early appearance of John Constantine in the DCU, and the heroes of Earth-1 witness the illuminating introduction of the new Doctor Light! (2:43:43)

1674 - November 2017 Previews Nov 09, 2017

It's time once again to go through the Previews catalog. This time it's the November 2017 listing for items shipping to stores beginning in January of 2018. (1:00:59)

1673 - Thor: Ragnarok Movie Review Nov 07, 2017

Ragnarok is upon us! The Geeks convene to pass judgment on this radically different cinematic vision of Marvel's God of Thunder and his corner of the MCU. The Twilight of the Gods was never this much fun! (47:08)

1672 - Comic Talk: Catch-Up Edition Oct 31, 2017

After several weeks of suffering the bludgeonings of chance, four Geeks finally find time to meet up for a little Comic Talk group therapy! Talking points include more on the final fate of Wildpig Comics; the fabulous treasures laid up in the House of Pants; a new kind of comic-art show in our home city of Reading, Pa.; Halloween hi-jinks; Muddle the Murd; and much more! (1:01:47)

MTB029- Murd's Time Bubble: The Twenty-Ninth Time Oct 19, 2017

Return with Murd to those dark, portentous days of late 2001. Some spots to explore on our two-hour tour: the Fantastic Four (a la Grant Morrison), 'Our Worlds at War', the Mighty Thor, and more! (2:19:18)

1671 - 2017 NYCC Chat and October Previews Oct 11, 2017

Treat yourself to Previews, with a crunchy candy coating of Comic Talk! We go through the October 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in December... but first, we have a nice long chat, including notes on New York Comic Con 2017, with our special guest, longtime CGS consultant Eric Nolen-Weathington of TwoMorrows Publishing. (1:44:30)

1670 - Comic Talk Oct 04, 2017

Join us for a bittersweet bull-session that is both a recap of the fun and fellowship of the most recent WildPig sale... and a Requiem for WildPig Comics as we've known it. Plus: the little-explored connection between comics and the late Hugh Hefner; a few comics-related news items; and more. (46:44)

1669 - Comic Talk Sep 20, 2017

It's another format-free fiesta from the fine folks at the CGS Studio! Good news and bad news, trivia and travelogues, quickie reviews of comics new and old--why, this episode is so eclectic, so magnificently multifarious and righteously rambling, that it defies summary! Listen and see what we mean! (1:04:32)

1668 - September 2017 Previews Sep 11, 2017

It's Previews time again! We go through the September 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in November. Also: a few words on the passing of comics legend Len Wein. (1:19:02)

1667 - Spotlight on Jack 'King' Kirby part 2 Sep 05, 2017

Part Two of our two-part Jack Kirby centennial retrospective covers Kirby's creation of the Fourth World and other early-1970s projects for DC Comics; his return to, and subsequent legal disputes with, Marvel; his career in animation; and his golden twilight years. Hail to the King! (2:17:44)

1666 - Comic Talk Sep 01, 2017

Going somewhere for Labor Day weekend? Here's some Comic Talk for the road! Pants shares some stories and souvenirs of his tour of duty in Artists' Alley at London Super Comic Convention 2017, including his discovery of a little-known missing link between comics and stamp collecting! Plus reading recommendations, TV talk (including early thoughts on Marvel's The Defenders), mailbag, Muddle the Murd, and more. (57:24)

1665 - Better Call Sal Aug 15, 2017

Wake the kids and phone the neighbors, it's time once again for Uncle Sal! (2:27:18)

1664 - August 2017 Previews Aug 10, 2017

Time again to go through the Previews catalog. We cover the August 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in October. (1:08:45)

1663 - Spotlight on Jack 'King' Kirby part 1 Aug 04, 2017

Kirby Is Here!!! We're 'Krackling' with excitement to present Part One of our two-part tribute to the King of Comics, in celebration of his centennial year. Kirby Konnoisseur Chris Eberle walks us through Jack's early life, his marriage, his service in World War II, his storied creative partnerships with Joe Simon and Stan Lee, and the triumphs and trials of his career in comics from the early Golden Age to his exit from Marvel in 1970. (3:08:47)

1662 - Comic Talk Jul 26, 2017

Comic Talk, Comic Talk, does whatever a podcast episode can! As we weave our tangled web of geeky gab, we salute that recently departed stenographic stalwart of the early days of Marvel Comics, 'Fabulous Flo' Steinberg; bandy about our favorite bits of news from SDCC 2017; catch up with an old friend, artist Martheus Wade; and share a few of our thoughts and concerns on Spider-Man: Homecoming. LOOK OUT--here comes some Comic Talk!! (1:47:52)

1661 - Top 5 Childhood Favorite Comics Jul 18, 2017

Oh, for those long-ago days of our youth! The Geeks give themselves over to nostalgia and while away a happy episode reminiscing about fondly-remembered single issues from their respective childhoods in the '70s and '80s. The lists range from the applaudable to the inscrutable, but they are in all cases memorable! (2:00:39)

1660 - July 2017 Previews Jul 11, 2017

It's Previews time again! In this episode we go through the July 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in September. (1:28:24)

1659 - Comic Talk Jul 06, 2017

A little bit of comic talk, a little bit of con talk, a little bit of TV talk, and a LOT of passionate outbursts from Pants! It's an eclectic, enthusiastic installment of Comic Geek Speak in a classic vein. Enjoy! (1:16:49)

1658 - Off the Racks Two-in-One Jun 13, 2017

We're burning through our backlog of Off the Racks reviews double-time, bringing you six (count 'em: SIX!) semi-seasonable single-issue synopses and size-ups in one fell swoop! From a galaxy far, far away (Marvel's Darth Maul #1) to a WildStorm Universe that's far, far from the one you remember (DC's The Wild Storm #1); from soft-hearted alien assassins (Dark Horse's The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed #1) to hard-headed space cops (Green Lantern/Space Ghost Special #1); from the birth of a nation (Rebels: These Free and Independent States #1) to the rebirth of the X-Men titles (X-Men Prime #1), this episode covers twice the comics in only 130% the time! But first, a Bat-elegy for the dearly departed Adam West. (1:51:54)

1657 - June 2017 Previews Jun 09, 2017

Time once again for Previews. In this episode we go through the June 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in August. (1:03:44)

1656 - Wonder Woman Movie Review Jun 07, 2017

WONDER WOMAN!! All the world's been waiting for this: a big-budget superhero movie with an iconic female star AND a female director! Spark up your Magic Spheres and listen as the Geeks react, with enthusiasm that glows as bright as the Lasso of Truth, to DC's latest and greatest feature film. We focus on its twists and turns, its talented leads, its historical setting, its stunning visuals... and maybe even a potential flaw or two. (1:15:45)

1655 - A Conversation with Karl Kesel Jun 03, 2017

Presenting a CGS sit-down with veteran creator Karl Kesel: Inker, Inditer, and Impresario of the Impossible!! Flush with victory after the successful funding of a Kickstarter campaign to revive his and Tom Grummett's creator-owned comic SECTION ZERO, the celebrated Mr. K joins us to discuss the second life of that series; several of his fan-favorite past projects; and any other topic we throw at 'im. Good clean fun with a true gentleman of the comics profession! (1:07:20)

1654 - Impromptu Comic Talk May 24, 2017

When you can't get it all together... improvise! That's what we did to produce this episode, and the result is a succinct but savory sampler of subjects, a bit of bonus comic talk to help you through your mid-week. Topics include the return of Twin Peaks, the Walking Dead comic, DC's 'The Lazarus Contract' crossover, Chris's thoughts on 'The Button,' and more! (51:22)

1653 - Off the Racks Review on 'The Button' May 19, 2017

Button, Button, who's got 'The Button'? WE have! Here's our take on the four-part story (Batman #21-22 and The Flash #21-22) that takes Batman and the Flash back to the Flashpoint reality and outside time itself, on the trail of answers to the questions raised by last year's DCU Rebirth Special. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? (1:13:36)

1652 - Comic Talk May 12, 2017

Pop open the tape decks on your iPods and slip in this Awesome Mix of fun topics! Included in the playlist for this episode are fond reflections on the fun and frolics found on Free Comic Book Day 2017; thoughts on the current run of Blue Beetle from Shane and Wonder Woman: Earth One from Murd; and, taking up the entirety of Side B, our SPOILER-saturated salute to Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2! Plus bonus tracks! (1:35:55)

1651 - May 2017 Previews May 04, 2017

Time again for Previews. We go through the May 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in July. (1:10:32)

1650 - The 2017 C2E2 Tapes Apr 24, 2017

Pants and Murd were in Chicago for C2E2 and did some interviews with Steve Bryant, Shawn Pryor and Martheus Wade, and Julie Benson and Shawna Benson. (1:06:04)

1649 - Comic Talk Apr 20, 2017

Bryan Deemer and Shane rejoin the fold for this free-form folio of four-color folderol, which includes reactions to the bits of news and amusement dribbling out of this year's Star Wars Celebration; a kung-fu insider's take on the Iron Fist Netflix series; a massacre of a Muddle the Murd; and more! (1:14:44)

1648 - April 2017 Previews Apr 15, 2017

Here it comes to save the day! That means the Previews show is on its way! Listen along as we go through the April 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in June. (1:32:57)

Murd's Time Bubble - The Twenty-Eighth Time Apr 12, 2017

Just in TIME for Easter, the Time Bubble comes hippety-hopping down the timestream with a big basket of back-issue reviews, from Murd to you! Among the plastic grass and marshmallow chicks, you'll find reminiscences and ruminations on Harley Quinn in wartime, the origin of Wolverine, a cosmic adventure of the Avengers, an off-brand incarnation of the Suicide Squad, and the debut of Jessica Jones, among other goodies. (2:18:51)

1647 - Off the Racks: Nova #1, Supergirl: Being Super #1, & WW '77 Meets Bionic Woman #1 Apr 03, 2017

Something old (the retro vibe of Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman #1), something new (the youthful protagonists of Nova #1 and Supergirl: Being Super #1), something borrowed (Murd's copy of Scooby-Doo Team-Up #23), and something blue (Blue Rider, the Led Zeppelin wannabes seen in Rockstars #1): a perfect marriage of elements for a great Off the Racks episode! And join us afterwards at the reception for some TV talk on Iron Fist and Legion. (1:16:37)

1646 - Spotlight on SHAZAM! in the Golden Age, Part Three Mar 27, 2017

Holey Moley! The World's Mightiest Spotlight Series is finally back for one more look at the adventures of Captain Marvel & Family in the superhero heyday of the Forties (1946-49). Appearing on the Historama are the official incorporation of the Marvel Family as a team; the debut of new friends like Freckles Marvel and Mr. Tawny the talking tiger, and baddies like Black Adam, the Sivana Family, Mr. Atom and >shudder

1645 - 3D Printing Game Scenery Mar 13, 2017

Bryan is a big gaming fan, and 3D printing game terrain and scenery is quickly becoming his favorite hobby. In this episode we talk to Matt at PrintalbeScenery.com about their current Kickstarter campaign for a modular castle system. (26:00)

1644 - March 2017 Previews and a discussion of 'Logan' Mar 09, 2017

Previews! We go through the March 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in May and afterwards have a brief discussion on the 'Logan' movie. (1:27:09)

1643 - The CGS Best of 2016 Awards Results Show Mar 01, 2017

Tonight's the night! Elbow your way past the paparazzi and take your seats for the big reveal of the winners of the CGS 'Best of 2016' Awards, as chosen by YOU, the listeners! (All envelopes guaranteed to contain the correct names!) (56:50)

1642 - Comic Talk Feb 24, 2017

Be vewy, vewy quiet--we're talking comics! Popping out of the rabbit-hole in this episode are a salute to the late Richard 'Apollo Adama' Hatch; a spirited discussion of The Lego Batman Movie and the Legion TV series; a recap of Pants' trip to Gallifrey One; reading recommendations from Chris; a touch of toy talk with Shane; and a teaser of the upcoming DC/Looney Tunes crossover one-shots. Th-th-th-that's all, folks! (1:06:06)

1641 - The CGS Best of 2016 Awards Nominations Show Feb 14, 2017

Out of the seething crucible of excellence in comics production that was 2016, there must now emerge those elite few comics, concepts, characters and creators that deserve to be known as... 'The Best'!! In this episode, part of a time-honored Comic Geek Speak tradition, we the Geeks--and YOU, the listeners!--put forth our nominations for prospective recipients of the coveted CGS 'Best of 2016' Awards. Listen to learn who and what made the cut, then prepare to cast your votes for the ultimate winners! (2:10:46)

1640 - February 2017 Previews Feb 10, 2017

There's no need to fear - Previews time is here! Join us as we go through the February 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in April. (1:12:02)

1639 - Off the Racks: Thanos #1, Motor Girl #1, and More Jan 30, 2017

We're kickin' it freestyle with Off the Racks this month! First, we collectively review Thanos #1 from Marvel and Motor Girl #1 from Terry Moore's Abstract Studio; then, each Geek presents an additional OTR pick of his own choosing. Anything could happen!! (Very little actually does, though.) (1:15:42)

1638 - Comic Talk Jan 23, 2017

In this savory slumgullion of comics-related miscellanea, we assess recent changes to Marvel and DC's policies on pricing and digital availability, look back on recent Superman movies, look forward to the new Rogue One ongoing comic, and open some Christmas presents. Plus Muddle the Murd, and the official announcement of the CGS 'Best of 2016' Awards! (1:24:20)

1637 - January 2017 Previews Jan 12, 2017

Previews time again! We go through the January 2017 catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in March. (1:28:44)

1636 - Spotlight on the Silver Surfer, Captain Mar-Vell, and Adam Warlock Jan 09, 2017

Face front, ye star-sailors and psychonauts! Make room in your minds and iPods for a three-hour tour through the cosmic corner of the Marvel Universe, as our spirit-guide Chris Eberle introduces us at length to three of Marvel's most sensationally sidereal spacefaring stalwarts: Adam Warlock, Captain Mar-Vell, and the Silver Surfer! Learn the fundamental facts about these sentinels of the spaceways: their creative provenance, their cosmic powers, their awe-inspiring origins, and the most significant chapters in their star-spanning sagas. Download now and embrace infinity!!! (3:32:24)

1635 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Movie Review Jan 02, 2017

Looking for a little something to ease your transition from holiday hyperspace back to the workaday world? Listen to Murd, Chris, and Shane opine about this season's #1 blockbuster, the first in the new 'Star Wars Anthology' series of films. It's like a bacta-tank treatment for those post-holiday blues! (46:34)

The Compleat 'A Christmas Carol' Dec 24, 2016

All five chapters of Murd's interpretation of the Dickens holiday classic, in a single compact sound-file! A surprise stocking-stuffer from CGS to you! (2:55:00)

1634 - Comic Talk Dec 20, 2016

'Tis the week before Christmas, and though we're half-dead, there's some great, Geeky things that we can't leave unsaid! We summon the energy to share some shop talk with Chris, enthuse about the Spider-Man: Homecoming trailers, present a very special installment of Muddle the Murd, and lift each other's spirits with talk of the season and hopes for the new year to come (comics-related and otherwise). Now bring us some figgy pudding! (1:00:41)

1633 - Previews and a Chat with Dave Dwonch (12/16 for 2/17) Dec 12, 2016

Previews, Previews, Previews all the way! We go through the December catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in February. Includes a visit from our ol' buddy Dave Dwonch of Action Lab Entertainment! (1:28:31)

1632 - Off the Racks: A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2016 Dec 02, 2016

It's a week after Thanksgiving, and the Geeks are feasting on leftovers--leftover Off the Racks picks, that is! The six main ingredients in our comics conversation casserole are Batman Beyond #1 and Doom Patrol #1 (DC), Dr. Strange Annual #1 and Jessica Jones #1 (Marvel), M.A.S.K.: Revolution #1 (IDW), and Moonshine #1 (Image). Plus, CGS founder Bryan Deemer serves up some gaming talk as a tasty side-dish! Scoop yourself a plateful, and don't skimp on the gravy! (1:59:18)

1631 - Previews Nov 17, 2016

Let there be Previews! We go through the November catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in January. (1:22:11)

1630 - Doctor Strange Movie Review Nov 14, 2016

The moons of Munnopor have come into alignment, and it's time for the CGS review of the phantasmagorical feature film Doctor Strange! The Geeks enter into astral communion (also called 'Skype') to share their thoughts on plot, character, and above all, visual effects in Marvel's latest blockbuster. Fire up your All-Seeing iPod of Agamotto and feel the magic! (1:10:17)

1629 - Comic Talk Nov 10, 2016

Ian Levenstein of the Comic Timing podcast sticks with us for a second session this week, this time just to shoot the breeze in one of our any-old-topic-you-like Comic Talk discussions. Included: scary tales of Halloween Comic-Fest 2016 at Wildpig Comics; a critical look at mass-media celebrity signings at comic conventions; spoiler-free early thoughts on the Dr. Strange movie and the Cage Netflix series; and a salute to the late Steve Dillon. Plus TV talk, reading recommendations, and general merriment. (1:26:09)

1628 - Top 5 Underappreciated Creators Nov 07, 2016

Our old friend Ian Levenstein of the Comic Timing podcast joins us to talk about a triply-tremendous Top Five topic of his own devising! It's our opportunity to show a little extra love and recognition to a few writers and artists whom we feel have been overlooked and/or misunderstood by fandom at large. Totally subjective, of course, but totally satisfying! Don't miss it! (1:55:34)

1627 - Story Time with Uncle Sal Oct 24, 2016

Uncle Sal fans, start Sal-ivating! You're in for over two hours of Chicago's favorite son gabbin' with the CGS guys about the changing face of Alex Ross Art, the insanity of exhibiting at SDCC and NYCC, the still-greater insanity of being a parent at Walt Disney World, and buckets of bonus brain-droppings besides! Mature Listeners Only!! (2:18:11)

1626 - The October 2016 Previews for items in shops in December 2016 Oct 12, 2016

Time once again to go through the Previews catalog. This is the October 2016 catalog for items shipping to stores in December 2016. (1:08:23)

1625 - The 2016 NYCC Tapes with Tom King, Katie Cook, Shawna Benson, Julie Benson, and more Oct 09, 2016

Pants went to this year's New York ComicCon and brought back some interviews for this episode. He speaks with Tom King, Katie Cook, Eric Nolen-Weathington, Shawna Benson, and Julie Benson. Plus a 'Pants on the Street' with everyone's favorite inebriated Avenger. (1:00:11)

1624.5 - Behind the Scenes on 1624 Oct 05, 2016

As some of the Geeks prepare for the New York Comic Con, we take a break and present a behind the scenes listen into the goings on before and after a CGS recording. (25:44)

1624 - Off the Racks: Deathstroke Rebirth #1, Kill or Be Killed #1, & Superwoman #1 Sep 30, 2016

This month we're bringing you murderous vigilantism (Image's Kill or Be Killed), conscientious contract killing (DC's Deathstroke), and tried-and-true superheroics (DC's Superwoman), all spiced up with just a dash of RIOS! Plus bonus reviews, and a brief discussion about what made the Bronze Age of Comics great. (1:47:54)

1623 - Spotlight on Iron Man in the Silver Age Sep 19, 2016

Our sizzlin' series of Silver Age Spotlights on Mighty Marvel mainstays continues with a look at the Invincible Iron Man! Head engineer Chris Eberle lays out the schematics of the first five years of Iron Man stories: the supporting cast, the nefarious foes, the Cold War propagandism ('COMMIES!'), the high-tech armor with its various upgrades, and the tortured, ingenious human being at the center of it all, 'cool exec with a heart of steel' Tony Stark. Includes a quick, nostalgic nod to the 1966 Iron Man cartoon! (2:56:40)

1622 - Previews and a chat with Steve Bryant Sep 12, 2016

Previews time again! We go through the September catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in November. We also talk with Steve Bryant about 'Athena Voltaire and the Volcano Goddess'. (1:49:12)

Happy 50th Birthday Jamie D. Sep 05, 2016

A collection of remarks and reminiscences--some silly, some somber, all sincere--from the friends, fans, and family of our departed comrade, Jamie D, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Plus some vintage audio clips of the Shiznit himself. The pimp hand remains strong! (1:48:57)

1621 - Comic Talk - Improv Edition Aug 31, 2016

We got Comic Talk--right here on Comic Geek Speak!--with a capital 'C' and that rhymes with 'P' and that stands for Peter Rios, who joins us on this episode for a lively chat about about our recent CGS group outing to see his production of 'The Music Man'! After that, we engage in a bit of Shop Talk and Con Talk, congratulate Tom King, mourn Gene Wilder, question whether rumors of 'the death of comics journalism' might be greatly exaggerated, and just generally let it alllll hang out. See what good can come of our original episode plans falling through! (56:55)

1620 - Off the Racks: BBoP Rebirth #1, Betty & Veronica #1, and Faith #1 Aug 22, 2016

It's Ladies' Month (oh, what a month!) for Off the Racks, as the Geeks analyze three July releases featuring female protagonists: Betty & Veronica #1 from Archie, Faith (ongoing) #1 from Valiant, and Batgirl & The Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1 from DC. Plus bonus reviews, and a Muddle the Murd! (1:11:52)

1619 - Comic Talk Aug 15, 2016

TV shows continuing on in comics; the 46th edition of the Overstreet Price Guide; spoiler-filled talk on Ghostbusters, Star Trek Beyond, Batman: The Killing Joke movie, and Batman vs Superman ultimate edition. All these topics and more tonight on Comic Geek Speak. (1:16:14)

1618 - Previews Aug 10, 2016

If you say it three times it will appear - Previews, Previews, Previews! Time to go through the August catalog for items shipping to stores starting in October. (1:18:23)

1617 - Off the Racks: Civil War II #0-1, Future Quest #1, et al. Aug 04, 2016

A double-stuffed catch-up round of Off the Racks, giving overdue attention to select releases from May and June: DC's Future Quest #1, Valiant's 4001 AD #1, IDW's Tales from the Darkside #1, and issues #0 and #1 of Marvel's Civil War II event miniseries. (1:10:53)

1616 - 2016 San Diego ComicCon Recap Jul 27, 2016

The Con-of-all-Cons has come and gone, and Pants was there! Hear the full account of his experiences at Comic-Con International 2016 in San Diego, interspersed with news items and announcements from the con. Plus a sidebar (with SPOILERS) on the controversial Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie, and a can't-miss 'Pants on the Floor' with Julie Benson and good ol' Uncle Sal. (The secret word is 'Stegron'!) (1:26:11)

1615 - Previews Jul 13, 2016

It's Previews time! We go through the July catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in September. (1:37:58)

1614 - Spotlight on The Mighty Thor in the Silver Age Jul 06, 2016

Whosoever downloads this podcast, if they be worthy, shall possess the knowledge of... Thor in the Silver Age! Chris Eberle spins the titanic tale of how Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and friends permanently expanded the definition of what superhero characters and stories could be, by incorporating the ancient mythology of the Norsemen into the modern mythology of Marvel Comics. Hearken to the origins of Marvel's Mighty Thor, his fabled homeland of Asgard, and his friends, foes, and family, and wonder at his earliest adventures, which take him from the streets of New York to the furthest reaches of space! Cosmic grandeur awaits! (3:02:02)

1613 - Comic Talk Jun 30, 2016

Bryan Deemer (yes, THAT Bryan Deemer!) weighs in on DCU: Rebirth #1. Murd and Pants recap their trip to Heroes Con 2016. Bryan, Murd, and Chris swap true tragic tales of water damage. Pants sings the Collection Reorganization Blues... with a descant singing the praises of Brian K. Vaughan! Oh, those Geeks--what WON'T they squeeze into a Comic Talk episode? (1:18:33)

Murd's Time Bubble - The Twenty-Seventh Time Jun 28, 2016

First of the Summer TIME! Murd sees in the season with a summer reading list of the comics of yesteryear: 'Remembrance of Things Past' with Wonder Woman! 'Crime and Punishment' with The Flash! 'Infinite Jest' with Daredevil! 'The Man in the Iron Mask' with New X-Men! And a special nod to the artist 'For Whom the Bell Tolls': the late Darwyn Cooke. (2:12:18)

1612 - Comic Talk Jun 20, 2016

Marvel-maven Chris E.'s statement on the controversial climax of Captain America (2016) #1, our reviews of X-Men: Apocalypse, and a call for audience participation in the observance of Jamie D's Golden Jubilee: all of the above are packed into this compact edition of Comic Talk! (43:06)

1611 - Previews Jun 13, 2016

Save some room for Previews! We go through the June catalog for items shipping starting in August. (1:05:28)

1610 - Off the Racks: Black Panther #1, Bloodlines #1, and Micronauts #1 Jun 06, 2016

Get set for '70s-style space-opera (IDW's Micronauts #1), '90s-style sci-fi/horror (DC's Bloodlines #1), and an ultra-contemporary take on 'jungle action' (Marvel's Black Panther #1) in this edition of Off the Racks! Plus bonus reviews, including Chris Eberle's thoughts on DCU: Rebirth #1! (1:16:41)

1609 - BOMC: Preacher, Book 1 (#1-12) May 30, 2016

It's the time of the Preacher! We're amazed it's taken us this long, but CGS is finally initiated into the holy orders of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's epic 1990s Vertigo series, a rip-roaring saga of over-the-top violence, off-color humor, social and religious satire, and good ol' Western grit. It's the tall tale of Jesse Custer, a small-town Texas preacher who's touched by the renegade hybrid essence of Heaven and Hell themselves and sets out on a 'search for God' like no other! Get the CGS perspective on the first three story arcs of the original Preacher comic, from old hands and neophytes alike, to enhance your AMC viewing experience! (1:52:57)

1608 - CGS Special Edition: DC Universe Rebirth #1 May 26, 2016

Extra! Extra! Hear all about the Geeks' reactions to the brand-redefining deluxe 80-page special DC Universe: Rebirth #1, recorded on said special's day of release! The joy! The tears! The hope! The skepticism! The theories! The RIOS!! If you listen to only one episode of Comic Geek Speak today, it MUST be this one! (1:26:55)

1607 - Comic Talk May 24, 2016

In which the premature passing of Darwyn Cooke is marked and mourned by the Geeks; the new logo of DC Comics is analyzed by a professional graphic designer (and two mere laymen); a Murd is Muddled; and idle chatter is exchanged on the subject of comics recently read. Listen in good health! (1:19:06)

1606 - Previews Etc. May 16, 2016

A Previews episode with a difference! First a Free Comic Book Day 2016 recap and a dip into the CGS Mailbag; THEN the monthly catalog breakdown (May edition, for items shipping starting in July) you've come to know and love. (1:53:26)

1605 - Captain America: Civil War Movie Review May 12, 2016

There's no internal strife among the Geeks in this rundown of Marvel Studios' Captain America: Civil War--we all loved it! We sift through the nebula of MCU stars, old (Cap; Iron Man) and new (Black Panther; Spider-Man), appearing in the film, and revisit our favorite lines, moments, plot twists, Easter eggs, etc. Of course, SPOILERS abound! Whose side are YOU on? If it's the side of awesomeness, download this episode pronto! (1:16:26)

- The Crisis Tapes 15: Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 part 2 May 10, 2016

The forces of oblivion press on across DC Universe timespace, from World War II Markovia to the American Old West to 30th Century Metropolis, as more heroes meet their doom! Meanwhile, your hosts share some speculation about the upcoming DC Rebirth special event! (3:06:45)

1604 - Spotlight on the Black Panther May 02, 2016

Fifty years after his daring debut, T'Challa, warrior-king of Wakanda, known throughout the Marvel Universe as the Black Panther, receives the royal treatment from CGS! Prof. Chris Eberle, holder of the T'Chaka Chair in History at Wakanda Polytechnic, outdoes himself in this episode, providing exhaustive background on the Panther's friends and foes, the culture and geography of his realm, and the narrative highlights of the past half-century of his adventures. Long Live the King! (3:30:45)

1603 - Comic Talk Apr 25, 2016

We've got a full house of five Geeks for this one, and special guest Julie Benson makes six! We talk to Julie about her upcoming gig as co-writer of Batgirl and the Birds of Prey for DC, and then the conversation goes a-wandering, from TV talk to this year's Eisner Awards nominees to a brief history of CGS promotional buttons! How many hoots can you handle?! (1:57:58)

1602 - Off the Racks: The Discipline #1, The Infinity Entity #1, and Legends of Tomorrow #1 Apr 19, 2016

This Off the Racks episode is an elevator ride from the depths of depravity to the heady heights of cosmic contemplation, with stops at the middle floors for Housewares, Sporting Goods, Ladies' Lingerie, and Superhero Storytelling! Get off on Level 52 for the Geeks' reviews of Legends of Tomorrow #1 from DC, The Discipline #1 from Image, and The Infinity Entity #1 from Marvel, and more. Hey, hold the door...! (1:27:34)

- The Crisis Tapes 14: Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 part 1 Apr 14, 2016

Mysteries deepen and suspense heightens as the battle for the Monitor's towers spills over into World War II! Guest-starring the Flash (he's not QUITE dead!), Batman and the Outsiders, the New Teen Titans, the 'New' Brainiac, and a platoon of classic DC war heroes! Also in this episode, hear Peter's thoughts on the recent Flash/Supergirl TV crossover! (2:55:44)

1601 - Previews Apr 12, 2016

Nobody doesn't like Previews! We go through the April catalog for items shipping starting in June. (1:56:44)

1600 - Comic Talk Apr 04, 2016

We're going for a perfect score in this milestone episode, by doing what we do best: Comic Talk! Included in this packet are the following materials: Goodies from the CGS Mailbag! A Top 5 follow-up! The return of Muddle the Murd! Reactions to each and every announcement from the DC Rebirth panel at Wonder Con 2016! Some spoiler-free thoughts on Season 2 of the Daredevil Netflix series! And a SPOILER-HEAVY group response to Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice! Pick up your iPods; you may begin listening... NOW! (2:21:11)

1599 - Top 5 Partnerships Mar 28, 2016

As the jury of Geekdom Assembled continues to deliberate the case of Batman v. Superman in theaters everywhere, we of CGS believe the time is right to reflect fondly on the days when comic book characters could just get along! Hence this Top 5 episode celebrating some of our favorite long-term working relationships and (dare we say it??) friendships between the heroes (and villains!) of yesteryear. It's an encomium of camaraderie and cooperation in comics! (1:38:37)

1598 - The CGS Best of 2015 Awards Results Show Mar 22, 2016

The envelopes, please! The time has come to reveal the winners of the CGS Best of 2015 Awards, chosen by YOU, the listeners, to represent last year's heights of achievement in mainstream comics! And after the last name has been announced, stick around for the after-party... in Comic Talk form! (1:00:08)

1597 - Off the Racks: Power Man & Iron Fist #1, Shaft #1, and Snowfall #1 Mar 21, 2016

The Geeks turn up their collars and head down to the cold, hard streets of Reviewsville in this Off the Racks episode, featuring Marvel's Power Man and Iron Fist #1, Dynamite's Shaft: Imitation of Life #1, and Image's Snowfall #1. Plus bonus reviews! (1:20:55)

1596 - Comic Talk Mar 14, 2016

Settle in and enjoy the peaceful Geeky feeling of a Comic Talk episode--you know it won't let you down! Pants gets the ball rolling with tales of his recent travels, from the better comic shops of L.A. to the high halls of Gallifrey One and the London Super Comic Convention! Then we've got tangents on original artwork and CGC grading, and reactions to Agent Carter and the final Captain America: Civil War trailer ('Underoos!!'). And we finally get around to reviewing the Deadpool movie! (1:46:17)

1595 - Previews Mar 08, 2016

Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of PREVIEWS! We go through the March catalog for items shipping starting in May--with the awesomeness-amplifying assistance of our special guests, Adam Withers and Comfort Love! (2:57:04)

1594 - BOMC: Locke & Key, Vol. 1 Mar 01, 2016

By listener demand, the Geeks cross the threshold into supernatural horror, mystery, and adventure as they dare to review the first six-issue arc of Locke & Key, by acclaimed horrorsmith Joe Hill and master illustrator Gabriel Rodriguez. Eavesdrop with us on the trials and tribulations of the three Locke children, who take refuge in Keyhouse, their family's ancestral home, after the murder of their father. Will the hidden wonders of Keyhouse be enough to save the Lockes from sharing their father's fate? Vivid characters, fine-wrought suspense, and beautifully detailed artwork await you as you seek the answer--let this episode be your key! (1:41:02)

1593 - The CGS Best of 2015 Nominations Show Feb 22, 2016

At last! It's that magical time of the year again, when the Geeks take time to reflect on the high points of a year in comics, and invite their listeners to help determine which of the series, creators, and events that defined that year deserve to be proclaimed... 'The Best'! The candidates for 'Best of 2015,' ours and yours, are revealed here, with final voting to follow! But first, we warm up the crowd with a bit of Comic Talk regarding the recent DC Rebirth announcement! (2:03:32)

1592 - Off the Racks: Code Pru #1, The Legend of Wonder Woman #1, and Spider-Man/Deadpool #1 Feb 16, 2016

Off the Racks is back on track! The Geeks are proud to present three timely reviews of comics whose content varies from the mythological (The Legend of Wonder Woman #1 from DC) to the demonological (Avatar's Code Pru #1) to the scatological (Spider-Man/Deadpool #1 from Marvel). But be warned: with fresher reviews come fresher SPOILERS! (1:12:35)

1591 - Previews Feb 09, 2016

Previews is a many-splendoured thing! We go through the February catalog for items shipping starting in April. (1:39:59)

1590 - Off The Racks: The Spirit #1, Star Trek/Green Lantern #1, and We Stand On Guard #1 Feb 02, 2016

One more slightly out-of-date Off the Racks to go before we return our attention to the present! This time, our riotous Rack-onteurs Chris and Murd revisit three July releases that raise such tantalizing questions as: Why will the United States invade Canada in the early 22nd Century? How did Lantern Corps power-rings end up in Federation space, aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise? And if Will Eisner's The Spirit isn't actually present in the first few issues of his new series, then where the heck is he?? (Warning: Some mild SPOILERS may occur!) (1:30:26)

1589 - BOMC: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Vol. 1 Jan 27, 2016

Get the lead out, soldier, and deploy with the Geeks to 1982 for an in-depth look at the beginnings of one of the most successful licensed comic series of all time: Marvel Comics' original G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero! Join a task force of veteran Joe fans (and civilian ride-along Murd) as they debrief the first ten issues of that generation-defining series--loaded with high-tech ordnance, authentic military jargon, and all-out anti-terrorist action--to find out what makes 'em tick. (2:07:12)

1588 - Comic Talk Jan 19, 2016

Now with 100% more PANTS! Everyone's favorite loud-laughin' Letterman-lover has survived another busy Christmas season, and he's got a lot on his mind! With occasional interjections from the other Geeks, Pants takes this episode to run down his bullet-list of backlogged banter on some of his favorite topics, from Doctor Who to original art, plus convention stories, quickie reviews of recent comics, and one scatological sidebar worthy of Uncle Sal! (1:55:10)

1587 - Previews Jan 12, 2016

Beat those winter blues with this month's new Previews! We go through the January catalog for items shipping starting in March. Includes a first look at the Free Comic Book Day 2016 giveaways! (2:03:26)

1586 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie Review Jan 04, 2016

Since Star Wars 'episodes' always come in threes, here's our third one this month, in which we finally share our thoughts, observations, speculations, trepidations, and general euphoria concerning the record-smashing, generation-defining, runaway space-fantasy hit of the decade, Star Wars: The Force Awakens! 'Nuff Said! (2:01:57)

1585 - Spotlight on Star Wars Comics in the First Marvel Era Dec 29, 2015

A long time ago in a comics industry far, far away, the biggest comics publisher in the galaxy was saved from financial ruin by an unlikely hero: a scrappy little series based on a surprise blockbuster film called STAR WARS. Now, as Star Wars mania seizes the world anew, one-man Jedi holocron Chris Eberle and the other CGS Geeks revisit that series, the first Star Wars comics ever produced. Thrill to the surprising true story of how the original Marvel Star Wars comic of the '70s and '80s found its way to print, then stay tuned for a few select highlights from the comic itself. (1:27:05)

A Christmas Carol: Chapter Five Dec 24, 2015

The long-awaited conclusion to Dickens' immortal 'Ghost Story of Christmas,' as read by Murd. God Bless Us, Every One! (14:15)

1584 - Top 5 Star Wars Movie Moments Dec 22, 2015

As the Force awakens across the nation, the Geeks submit their favorite scenes from the first six films in the (once again ongoing!!) Star Wars saga. Strap yourself into the cockpit of your X-Wing (or TIE Fighter) and feel 1.75 hours of reminiscence about Jedi knights, droids, princesses, smugglers, alien creatures, Imperial officers, etc. flowing through you! This episode is strong with the nostalgic side of the Force! (1:45:31)

1583 - Off the Racks: Bat-Mite #1, The Omega Men #1, and Strange Fruit #1 Dec 15, 2015

We continue to play Off the Racks catch-up in this episode, as we offer our thoughts on a trio of not-quite-new releases: the imp-ishly satirical misadventure of Bat-Mite #1, the outer-space political intrigue of The Omega Men #1 (both from DC), and the racially-charged, super-powered period drama of Strange Fruit #1 (from BOOM! Studios). (1:25:21)

1582 - Previews Dec 08, 2015

Although it's been said many times, many ways: It's Previews! We go through the December catalog for items shipping starting in February. Plus, during the intermission, we talk for a bit with our old friend J.K. Woodward and new friend Chris Kipiniak about their monster of a digital comic, Behemoth! (1:59:20)

1581 - Comic Talk Dec 01, 2015

A little TV talk (Supergirl, Jessica Jones), a little comic talk (Paper Girls, Secret Wars), a couple glasses of wine: what better way to put a cap on the long Thanksgiving weekend? Gobble-Gobble, Geek-speakers! (1:09:43)

1580 - BOMC: The New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract Nov 24, 2015

Three years into the legendary 1980s run of The New Teen Titans, creators Marv Wolfman and George Perez brought forth upon the DC Universe a story arc that forever altered the unwritten rules and expectations governing superhero team storytelling. That arc was 'The Judas Contract,' and in this episode of CGS we take stock of the multitude of major milestones it contained for DC's second-generation super-team: Dick Grayson's maturation from Robin to Nightwing, the introduction of Jericho, the secret origin of Deathstroke the Terminator, and the perfidy of the insidious ingenue called Terra, whose betrayal of the Titans left them (and all of superhero fandom) not knowing whom to trust! (2:00:33)

1579 - Previews Nov 17, 2015

Count your blessings and read your Previews! We go through the November catalog for items shipping starting in January. (1:21:17)

1578 - Off the Racks: Dirk Gently #1, Lantern City #1, and Wonder Woman '77 Special #1 Nov 13, 2015

Time for an Off the Racks comeback! After a mere six months (and a few technical difficulties--thanks in advance for your patience!), Chris and Murd finally get around to reviewing Lantern City #1 from BOOM! Studios, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency #1 from IDW, and Wonder Woman '77 Special #1 from DC, plus a bunch of other things they've read lately. There's even a few minutes of Logan's Run appreciation! (How? Why? You'll just have to listen to find out!) (1:24:33)

1577 - Top 5 Annuals Oct 28, 2015

Annuals are a time-honored comics tradition, providing a kind of king-size fun and excitement that can come but once a year (if that often!). In this Top 5 episode, we wax nostalgic about some of our favorite stories to be presented in the annual format. But first, a CGS preview of a coming attraction: we discuss the third trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens! (1:49:36)

Murd's Time Bubble - The Twenty-Sixth Time Oct 22, 2015

Celebrate Halloween (and Back to the Future Day!) aboard the Time Bubble, as Murd tells tantalizing tales of comics past: Brian Azzarello on the Hulk! Greg Rucka on-or-around Spider-Man! And seasonally spooky scenarios starring Deadman and The Nocturnals! (2:39:44)

1576 - Previews Oct 12, 2015

Trick or Treat, smell our feet, here's this month's Previews! We go through the October catalog for items shipping starting in December. (1:57:18)

1575 - Marvel Triple Action with Power Man, Iron Fist, and Shang-Chi Oct 05, 2015

Chris and Murd take it to the streets in this triple-strength pseudo-Spotlight championing three of the Marvel Universe's finest fighters: Luke Cage, Power Man; Iron Fist, the Living Weapon; and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! Who are they? Where do they come from? And what should you know about them before they (or two of them, at least) burst onto your view-screen in the coming year? Quit asking questions, Frantic Ones; take ACTION, and find out! (2:08:00)

1574 - Spotlight on Dr. Strange Sep 28, 2015

Praise be to the Vishanti! Chris 'Sorcerer Supreme' Eberle and Adam 'Master of the Mystic Arts' Murdough form a cabalistic collaboration to bring you this self-contained Spotlight episode about the Marvel Universe's expert-in-residence on all matters magical, Doctor Strange! We bring you the darksome details of every era in the good doctor's half-century history: his most significant storylines, his most awesome occult opponents, his most entertainingly enigmatic incantations! Download it now, True Believers--the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak compel you! (2:44:57)

1573 - Previews Sep 17, 2015

Previews! We go through the September catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in November. (1:47:36)

1572 - Comic Talk Sep 02, 2015

Come in! Come in! Are you receiving us? The Geeks work against scheduling conflicts and hostile technological conditions to bring you this end-of-summer care package of Comic Talk, featuring a recap of Pants' exciting time at the Connecticut Comicon; a shocking Shop Talk segment built around a bold announcement from Chris and Bill of Wildpig Comics (teaser title: 'A Farewell to Floppies?...'); and a rash of rumination over our recent reading. (1:45:00)

Murd's Time Bubble - The Twenty-Fifth Time Aug 31, 2015

Murd is making the Time Bubble available for a brief summer charter-cruise to 2001, featuring the Thunderbolts, JLA, and the ever-lovin' USAgent! Now boarding! (1:35:06)

1571 - Previews Aug 12, 2015

Out of the frying pan, into the Previews! We go through the August catalog for items shipping starting in October... right after a Surgeon General's warning from Chris about the new Fantastic Four movie! (1:48:26)

1570 - Our Pal Sal Aug 05, 2015

Jackpot! It's Uncle Sal time! (2:01:57)

1569 - Comic Talk Jul 27, 2015

Join us in welcoming newly-anointed Official Geek DANI O'BRIEN to the proud ranks of Comic Geek Speak (hope you survive the experience, Dani)! After the initiation ceremony, light refreshments will be served, in the form of Comic Talk: more reactions to the Ant-Man movie; news and stories of conventions past and future, courtesy of Pants; an impromptu Off the Racks review of Airboy #1 by James Robinson and Greg Hinkle; TV talk; goodies from the CGS mailbag; and other earthly delights. (1:23:35)

1568 - Ant-Man Movie Review Jul 23, 2015

In this episode, we're 'reduced' to discussing the biggest little movie of Summer 2015: Ant-Man! Follow along as we feel out the finer formic features of this fledgling film franchise, and situate it within the grand and growing scheme of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! (1:13:30)

1567 - BOMC: Sex Criminals, Vol. 1 Jul 15, 2015

For Mature Listeners Only! The Geeks offer their reactions to the first arc of Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, the heartwarming tale of two young adults who are drawn together by their shared ability to freeze time by... carnal means, and who then make use of this special gift to (what else?) rob a bank! Plenty of lewd humor and explicit imagery lurk within, but don't be daunted--instead, listen as the Geeks plumb the hidden depths of this hilarious, but surprisingly thoughtful and sensitive, sci-fi saga of sexuality, and learn why you should give it a try! (1:12:20)

1566 - Spotlight on Daredevil in the 2000s Jul 08, 2015

Our long, historical Highway to Hell's Kitchen ends in this episode, dedicated to the Daredevil comics of the past fifteen years. Discussed are some of the deepest, darkest lows and most hysterical highs of Matt Murdock's long and checkered crimefighting career, as seen in the comics work of David Mack, Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev, Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark, Andy Diggle, Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and others; plus a few words about DD in other media. And don't miss a bonus 'post-credits' cameo from Drunk Cap! (3:09:24)

1565 - Previews Jul 01, 2015

Previews time again! We go through the July catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in September. (1:17:26)

1564 - Comic Talk Jun 25, 2015

Loosey-goosey, baby! The Geeks mull over a few 'All-New All-Different' Marvel news items and announcements; reveal which characters and/or creators make a comic an 'instant buy' for them; team up to answer the challenge of an especially demanding Muddle the Murd; and do the cha-cha like little, sissy girls. We like-a do the cha-cha. (1:42:49)

1563 - Heroes Con 2015 Jun 22, 2015

Jaunt along with Pants and Murd as they road-trip down to that queen of comic conventions, Heroes Con in Charlotte, NC! You'll hear bin-diving stories, con-floor interviews, panel recaps, a few nuggets of news, and highlights from the Inkwell Awards ceremony (for professional comics inkers) and the ever-popular Heroes Con art auction! (1:26:12)

CGS Presents World of Toys 25 - Our First Video Episode Jun 14, 2015

Shane and Pants celebrate the 25th episode of World of Toys with their first venture into video. Watch them unbox and assemble the Lego Movie figure Batman and the Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy Build-A-Figures. (23:38)

1562 - Previews Jun 09, 2015

Previews time! After some initial discussion on our pull lists, we go through the June catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in August and go on a few tangents along the way.

1561 - DC's Convergence Event, Part 1 Jun 04, 2015

So you say you're curious about DC's recent two-month alternate reality showdown extravaganza, Convergence, but you just couldn't spare the time and money to buy and read 40 (count 'em, 40) two-issue para-continuity miniseries? Well, friend, today's your lucky day, because the CGS Geeks have already taken the Convergence plunge, and in this episode they break down and rate the first issues of the first twenty Convergence minis (with more to follow), to help you decide which ones are worthy of your attention! Act now, and you'll also receive bonus coverage of Convergence #0! (2:26:40)

1560 - Spotlight on Daredevil in the 1980s and 1990s Jun 01, 2015

With the Frank Miller years behind us, we Geeks continue our underworld journey through Daredevil's history with a visit to the purgatory period of the late 1980s and the 1990s. We give due recognition to prodigious scripting runs by Denny O'Neil, Ann Nocenti, D.G. Chichester, Karl Kesel, and Kevin Smith (with just a few more stories by Miller sprinkled in to sweeten the deal); Daredevil's first encounters with Mephisto, Blackheart, and Typhoid Mary; the return of Elektra, and the deaths of several more of DD's love interests; the infamous red-and-gray armored costume; and every grim vicissitude in between, from issue #192 of Daredevil Volume 1 to the first arc of the Marvel Knights series. A lot of it ain't pretty, but in the life of the Man Without Fear, what is? (2:37:01)

1559 - Off the Racks Two-in-One May 24, 2015

We're doubling down on Off the Racks in this episode, bringing you reviews of a whopping SIX comics for the (free) price of three! First, it's a time-traveling twofer as we compare and contrast Image's Chrononauts #1 and Dark Horse's Past Aways #1, with Marvel's Howard the Duck #1 thrown in at no egg-stra charge! Then, please keep your seats for a Revolutionary romp through Dark Horse's Rebels #1, an influx of insights on Uncanny Inhumans #0, and a super-timely (for us) gloss of Marvel's all-new Secret Wars #1! BUT WAIT: there's more! After the reviews, stay tuned for a very special post-dictum from Pants. It'll be more fun than podcast listeners should be allowed to have! (2:26:44)

Murd's Time Bubble - The Twenty-Fourth Time May 21, 2015

For only the second Time in the meandering meta-history of the Time Bubble (see the all-Time classic The Seventh Time for the first), Murd welcomes aboard a guest co-pilot: the ever-affable Shane Kelly! Together, they road-trip back to August 2001 for a look at key issues of JSA and Amazing Spider-Man, a quirky Batman/Aquaman team-up, and a very special Daredevil miniseries. But on the way home, they find themselves pleasantly, wistfully Lost in the Stars... (2:10:42)

1558 - Comic Talk May 17, 2015

All the new cameras in the CGS Studio must be giving us Hollywood on the brain, because this episode is dominated by Trailer and Teaser Talk! Following an important personal announcement from Pants, we react to promotional footage for upcoming film and TV projects from Supergirl to Suicide Squad to The Muppets! Plus comic shop talk, notes on the recent Wizard World Philly convention, and other televised tomfoolery. (1:23:57)

1557 - Previews May 13, 2015

Into every month, a little Previews must fall! We go through the May catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in July. (1:34:03)

1556 - Avengers: Age of Ultron Movie Review May 06, 2015

You knew it was coming: No fewer than six Geeks assemble to trade quips, quibbles, thoughts, theories, and general enthusiasm for Earth's Mightiest Sequel! It's Marvel's Avengers vs the Age of Ultron! Whether you choose to watch or listen, miss it not!! (1:18:01)

- The Crisis Tapes 13 - Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 part 2 May 04, 2015

The Monitor's mighty vibratory towers, last hope for the multiverse's survival, are under attack in Arion's Atlantis and in Kamandi's home amid 'The Great Disaster,' and the Monitor's interdimensional agents issue forth to defend them. Will they prevail? Can Harbinger resist the urge to betray the Monitor? Whose side is Psycho-Pirate on? And what's eating the Luthor boy from Earth-3? No time for questions; just download this episode of The Crisis Tapes! (2:40:25)

CGS Presents: Back to the Bins 196 May 01, 2015

In what promises to be an annual tradition, Chris and Murd recently made their second guest appearance on the Back to the Bins podcast, to while away a few hours discussing a trio of vintage back issues with hosts Paul Spataro and Bill Robinson. Emerging from the Bins this time are two landmark DC/Vertigo offerings of yesteryear... and one pretty good issue of Secret Defenders. (2:10:28)

1555 - Comic Talk Apr 29, 2015

The CGS Video Revolution continues with our first visually-enhanced general-topic all-purpose loosey-goosey Comic Talk episode! We've got Star Wars trailer talk, news and anecdotes from C2E2 2015, a (literal!) look at a few select back issues from Pants' collection, CGS Mailbag, Muddle the Murd, and other eye candy, all filmed in stunning three-camera GEEK-O-RAMA! (But fear not, podcast traditionalists: we're still all about the audio!) (1:31:39)

1554 - Pants on the Floor at C2E2 2015 Apr 27, 2015

Pants was in Chicago for C2E2 this past weekend and did some recording from the floor of the show. He chats with Steve Bryant, Brent Schoonover, JK Woodward, Katie Cook, and more. (59:17)

1553 - Sandman: Season of Mists, Episodes 4-∞ Apr 23, 2015

Nearly three months after its untimely interruption, our dream of the Season of Mists recurs! In which Morpheus delivers Hell to its new owners and makes peace with his ex-lover; we meet the Dead Boy Detectives for the first time; and Nothing Really Ends. Blessed closure is only a download away! (1:03:08)

1552 - BOMC: The Infinity Gauntlet Apr 20, 2015

What does a death-obsessed demigod do after he acquires six impossibly powerful talismans that make him Master of All Reality? ANYTHING HE WANTS. Join the Geeks on a cosmic odyssey back to the early '90s as they turn their attention to The Infinity Gauntlet, the six-issue Marvel miniseries that began an ongoing cycle of Warlock/Thanos 'Infinity' stories by Jim Starlin. Thoughts are shared on the cosmic philosophy and mind-bending magniloquence of writer Starlin, the artwork of George Perez and Ron Lim, the characterization of Thanos (SPOILER: not all of us were impressed!), and the ramifications of this story for the future of Marvel Cinematic Universe. (2:37:57) (*Also available on YouTube, as the first-ever CGS vidcast!)

1551 - Comic Talk Apr 15, 2015

When Kevin Moyer is in-studio and Bryan Deemer's on the line, you know CGS has something big to talk about! First, we mark the passing of artist Herb Trimpe, and Chris talks about his discouraging experience as an exhibitor at the East Coast Comic Con in Seacaucus, NJ. Then, here comes DAREDEVIL, as we devote the second half of this episode to an animated discussion of the new Netflix original series! (1:34:07)

1550 - Off the Racks Apr 12, 2015

Off the Racks goes 'elseworlds' in this episode, featuring reviews of stories set in the alternate reality of Earth-65 (Spider-Gwen #1), the parallel universe of Earth-10 (The Multiversity: Mastermen #1), and the strange nether-realm of Toronto (Secret Identities #1)! Also, Pants shares some bin-diving stories from the Great Philadelphia Comic Con. (1:35:06)

1549 - Previews Apr 09, 2015

It's Previews time once again as we go through the April catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in June. We also have a brief chat with artist JK Woodward about his upcoming 'Behemoth' book coming out through Monkey Brain Comics. (1:34:17)

- The Crisis Tapes 12: Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 part 1 Apr 06, 2015

The Monitor's 'Great Fifteen' original multiversal defenders have been summoned and gathered and are now aboard the Monitor's satellite to be briefed on their dire, life-or-death mission, while far below on Earth-One, the first cracks in time and space begin to appear! It's the beginning of the end for the mainstream DC Universe, and Rios and Murdough are there to comment on the chaos in Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 2 part 1! (3:06:30)

1548 - Comic Talk Apr 02, 2015

It's another blissfully structureless romp through the groves of geeky garrulity, as we take some time to talk about whatever! Pants and Murd recount their weekend road-trip to a sale at a comic shop outside Wilmington, DE. Shane reacts to the announcement of a new Batman '66-style direct-to-video animated project, then briefly ascends his soapbox, touching off a debate about cover-price inflation. Chris rails against the failings of the Walking Dead comic. Plus Muddle the Murd and TV talk (featuring the new 'iZombie' series), with many a tantalizing tangent along the way! (1:22:28)

1547 - Spotlight on the Fantastic Four in the John Byrne Era Mar 29, 2015

Because Jamie D Demanded It! Presenting a detailed look at a period of Fantastic Four history (1979-86) dominated by the creative vision of one of comics' most singular talents, John Byrne! As penciler, writer, inker, and all of the above, Byrne restored lost grandeur to the First Family of the Marvel Universe, giving them new costumes, a new member, new life challenges, and a newly expanded cinematic scope to their adventures; while giving comics posterity six years of memorable stories and THE definitive portrayal of Dr. Doom. Don't miss the CGS treatment of the run that made the Fantastic Four cool again! (3:05:26)

1546 - The CGS Best of 2014 Awards Results Show Mar 26, 2015

The weather may preempt them, travel plans may hinder them, conventional wisdom may reject them, but you just can't stop the CGS Best Of Awards! Here at last is the announcement of this year's award-winners, chosen by you, the CGS listeners, to represent comic books' best & brightest in the year 2014! Be there as the fateful envelopes are opened! (46:15)

1545 - Previews Mar 23, 2015

Previews time! We go through the March catalog for items shipping beginning in May. (1:42:44)

1544 - The CGS 10 Year Anniversary Panel at the London Super Comic Convention Mar 20, 2015

We present to you here the Comic Geek Speak Ten Year Anniversary panel held at the recent London Super Comic Convention. Join Pants, Bryan, and Murd as they recall the joys of ten years of uniting the world's mightiest heroes one listener at a time. (50:12)

1543 - The 2015 London Super Comic Convention Mar 17, 2015

The fourth annual London Super Comic Convention has come and gone and CGS was there! Here's a recap of the sights, sounds, and socializing experienced by Bryan, Pants, and Murd during their long weekend in London working the con. Includes a few guest appearances and details of the charity art auction held at the con to raise funds for cancer research in memory of Jamie D. (1:07:07)

1542 - 10th Anniversary of Comic Geek Speak Mar 09, 2015

Live from Golden Eagle Comics, it's the Comic Geek Speak 10th Anniversary Super-Celebration! All eight of the current co-hosts are on hand for this riotous, round-table retrospective on ten years of comics podcasting and fellowship, aided and abetted by a live studio audience of listeners, friends, and family. Listen in and celebrate with us! (3:08:53)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak 1: Comic Geek Speak Begins! Mar 07, 2015

Ten years ago on March 7th, 2005 was the debut of Comic Geek Speak. We re-present that first episode here where it all began. (15:21)

1541 - Comic Talk Mar 04, 2015

While a sleet-storm rages in Reading, the Geeks cocoon in their respective dwellings and engage in some Comic Talk via conference call! Shane and Chris pay their respects to the late Leonard Nimoy; Pants weaves the tale of his recent trip to the west coast for Gallifrey One, including tantalizing descriptions of some of L.A.'s finer comic shops; and the debate over proper terminology for the 'Ages' of comics is revisited. Plus TV talk, 'Secret Wars' speculation, and other frozen treats. (1:29:16)

1540 - Spotlight on SHAZAM! in the Golden Age, Part Two Feb 26, 2015

Lightning strikes twice, as we revisit the Forties adventures (1942-45) of the original Captain Marvel for a second helping of Big Red Cheese! Welcome Mary Marvel, Uncle Marvel, and Hoppy the Marvel Bunny to the growing Marvel Family! Tag along on Captain Marvel's 'Tour of Cities'! Boo-hiss at the introduction of bad guys like Ibac and Mr. Banjo! And meet the malevolent Mr. Mind, breakout star of the greatest multi-chapter saga of the Golden Age of Comics, 'The Monster Society of Evil'! (2:58:14)

1539 - Off the Racks Feb 24, 2015

In this month's Off the Racks, we finally come forward with our specific, SPOILER-spangled responses to the first issue of Marvel's new Star Wars comic! Also, the barbarian basics of Dark Horse's Groo: Friends and Foes #1, and the nuts'n'bolts of Marvel's The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1. It's 100% Bryan Deemer approved! (1:11:57)

1538 - Spotlight on SHAZAM! in the Golden Age, Part One Feb 16, 2015

With one magic word, the complexion of superhero comics was changed forever in 1940 by the introduction of that mythically-empowered champion of justice and decency, the original Captain Marvel! Now, 75 years later, CGS pays homage to the World's Mightiest Mortal in a new series of historical Spotlights! Comics scholar Shazama Cum Laude Adam Murdough leads this discussion of Captain Marvel's first two years in comics, from Billy Batson's first utterance of 'Shazam!' to the origin of Captain Marvel, Jr. (2:30:37)

1537 - Previews Feb 13, 2015

Be it ever so humble, there's no catalog like Previews! We go through the February catalog for items shipping starting in April. (1:07:29)

1536 - Comic Talk Feb 11, 2015

Take three cups of enthusiastic response to DC's newly-announced slate of post-'Convergence' series and miniseries, stir in a pinch of excitement over developments at Marvel Studios, and you've got your daily serving of CGS Comic Talk! Season to taste, and enjoy! (1:02:25)

- The Crisis Tapes 11: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 part 2 Feb 06, 2015

Faster than a speeding shadow-demon, Peter and Adam return with their thoughts and observations concerning the second half of Crisis #1. Thrill to the summoning of the Monitor's first team of champions from two-or-so Earths--then sit back and enjoy your hosts' 'draft analysis'! (3:00:51)

1535 - The CGS Best of 2014 Awards Nomination Show Feb 03, 2015

This is it! The Geeks, teleconferencing from secure locations, announce their (and YOUR!) nominations for the best comics, creators, and characters of 2014. Listen in as the ballot for our 'Best of 2014' Awards is set... then limber up those typin' fingers to vote for the final winners! (1:55:09)

1534 - Looking Ahead to Gallifrey One Jan 31, 2015

Pants will soon be attending the Doctor Who themed Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles and has enlisted some help to prepare him for what to expect. Listener Rod Hedrick and artists Charlie Kirchoff and JK Woodward give Pants the lowdown on how to enjoy his first visit to this show. (40:25)

1533 - BOMC: Sandman: Season of Mists, Episodes 0-3 Jan 29, 2015

One night not long ago, we of CGS gathered to reflect upon 'Season of Mists,' a well-loved passage of Neil Gaiman's Sandman, in which Lord Morpheus sets out to redress a wrong committed ages ago against a former lover, but instead finds himself assuming temporary stewardship of Hell itself. These are our reactions to the first half of the story, recorded before a sudden snowstorm interrupted our reverie. (55:37)

1532 - Off the Racks Jan 26, 2015

Submitted for your scrutiny: our survey of a selection of incipient series whose sobriquets start with 'S', such as Marvel's S.H.I.E.L.D, DC's Secret Six, and IDW's Star Trek/Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive! Along the way, Chris works in some shop talk; and Pants and Dani O'Brien announce a couple of new charitable endeavors, in honor of Jamie D. (1:32:37)

- The Crisis Tapes 10: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 part 1 Jan 23, 2015

Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not a retcon! The Crisis Tapes are back with a vengeance, as Adam Murdough and Peter Rios (that's right, BOTH of 'em!) finally turn their analytical attention to the first issue of the Crisis maxi-series itself, just in time for the 30th anniversary of its publication! Observations will be made, thesis excerpts will be read, and this podcast will never be the same again! (2:08:47)

1531 - Comic Talk Jan 20, 2015

Things get loud and silly in this episode, as Axel Alonso and Tom Brevoort (in sound-byte form) clarify the core concept, and consequences, of the upcoming 'Secret Wars' event for us; Shane reacts, sans spoilers, to 'Star Wars' #1; Pants shares some news from the comic convention circuit; Murd reviews the first two issues of 'Gotham By Midnight'; and the cheese stands alone. (1:32:01)

1530 - Previews Jan 14, 2015

Out with the old, in with the Previews! We go through the January catalog for items shipping starting in March. (1:31:29)

1529 - Comic Talk Jan 11, 2015

The latest in a long line of CGS multi-topic gab sessions, coming your way! On the agenda for this episode are reactions to IDW's recent acquisition of Top Shelf Productions; anticipation of Marvel's upcoming original Netflix series; salivation over the mid-season premieres of 'Gotham' and 'Agent Carter'; and an announcement concerning the CGS Best of 2014 Awards! (1:14:26)

1528 - Top 5: Wild Card Round! Jan 07, 2015

Five Geeks. Five topics. Five lists. Zero predictability! That's right, it's Top Five TIMES Five, as each Geek in the studio for this episode sounds off and counts down on a mystery subject of his own choosing. The results are as entertaining as they are eclectic! (1:47:41)

1527 - Trivia Showdown! Jan 04, 2015

In what we hope will become an annual tradition, a gaggle of Geeks gather to pass an evening in the time-honored fan practice of competitive comics trivia! Which Geeks will win bragging rights--and which questions can YOU answer that they can't?? Find out in this fun-filled episode, emceed by CGS quizmaster Peter Rios! (1:35:48)

1526 - Post-Christmas Mishmosh Dec 30, 2014

Basking in the afterglow of the Christmas holiday, the Geeks open up a sackful of merrily miscellaneous Comic Talk in this episode. We open mail (and presents!) from listeners, compare notes on the geeky gifts we gave and received, reminisce (fondly and less-than-fondly) about various Star Trek movies, describe the latest DC Lego sets, and wander off on plenty of tangents and sidebars that go a-wassailing WAY off topic! Plus there's time for a Muddle the Murd and a bit of Doctor Who talk. It's like a mug of fresh cocoa for your ears--with marshmallows! (1:51:57)

A Christmas Carol: Chapter Four Dec 24, 2014

Scrooge faces his future in this, the penultimate installment of Murd's annual reading of Dickens' famously festive feuilleton, A Christmas Carol. (33:46)

1525 - BOMC: Castle Waiting, Vol. 1 Dec 21, 2014

Herein find an outpouring of affection for Castle Waiting, writer/artist Linda Medley's heartwarmingly funny fantasy sitcom about a group of lovable fairy-tale misfits who take refuge in what was once Sleeping Beauty's castle, just living their lives and enjoying each other's company as they wait for their stories to continue or end. Castle Waiting was one of Jamie D's favorite series; find out why it should be one of yours, too. (47:13)

1524 - Comic Talk Part 2 Dec 18, 2014

Our pre-Christmas Comic Talk continues in this episode. Topics include the home-video release (and tempting toy tie-ins) of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie; a Pants review of the Charles Soule penned 'She Hulk' series; the mid-season finales of several of our favorite TV shows; and more. (57:26)

1523 - Comic Talk Dec 16, 2014

Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat, but the Geeks still aren't too busy for some pithy comics chat! Topics include the ever-growing bounty of Star Wars #1 variant covers; Archie Comics' early plans for their star character's 75th anniversary; the questionable merits of series renumbering; and whatever other sugarplums dance into our heads. (55:48)

1522 - Off the Racks: All-New Captain America #1, Capture Creatures #1, and ODY-C #1 Dec 10, 2014

Come along with us: On a hunt for adorable little pocket-monsters (BOOM!'s Capture Creatures #1)! On a psychedelic space odyssey with Captain Odyssia and her doomed crew of starship sisters (Image's ODY-C #1)! On Sam Wilson's high-flying first mission in the role of Captain America (Marvel's All-New Captain America #1)! Adventure is always ON the agenda when CGS goes OFF the Racks! (1:31:06)

1521 - Previews Dec 05, 2014

Once again it's Previews time! We go through the December catalog for items shipping starting in February. (1:36:28)

1520 - A Cornucopia of Comic Conversation 2014 Dec 02, 2014

It's a family gathering of Geeks, as we sit down to our annual Thanksgiving-week smorgasbord of comic talk! In addition to describing what we did to celebrate the holiday (and what we read or watched to avoid talking to our relatives), we tackle the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer; NBC's 'Constantine'; the Spider-Verse crossover; the fondly remembered CrossGen and Ultraverse comic lines; and other tasty giblets. You're welcome to join us--come, sit, put in your ear buds and pass the potato stuffing! (1:34:08)

1519 - Spotlight on Daredevil in the Miller Age Nov 26, 2014

Daredevil. Elektra. Bullseye. Kingpin. Punisher. The Hand. The Chaste. Crime noir. Ninja mysticism. Lost love. Deep hatred. Betrayal. Brutality. Bloodshed. MILLER. 'Nuff Said. (Covers Daredevil #158-191.) (2:33:22)

1518 - Off the Racks: The Phantom #1, Thor #1, and Trinity of Sin #1 Nov 23, 2014

It's that special time of the month when we Geeks 'rack' our brains to bring you candid, detailed, SPOILER-heavy reviews of three recently published single issues. This month's subjects: DC's Trinity of Sin #1, Marvel's Thor #1 (introducing the new, female Thor), and The Phantom #1 from Hermes Press. (1:17:42)

1517 - Doctor Who - The Twelfth Doctor in Comics and TV Nov 18, 2014

Shane and Pants break out the Doctor Who talk on the 12th Doctor as portrayed by Peter Capaldi. They discuss the new 12th Doctor comic from Titan Comics as well as the recently ended 8th season of the TV Show. 'Tell me... am I a good man?' (51:12)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: A Conversation with R.A. Montgomery Nov 14, 2014

R.A. Montgomery, the creator and author of the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' series of books, has passed away. We represent here our conversation with him from June of 2007. (1:05:39)

1516 - Previews Nov 13, 2014

Thank Goodness It's Previews! We go through the November catalog for items shipping to stores in January. (1:27:15)

1515 - Comic Talk Nov 11, 2014

Peter Rios is on the line for this episode, in which we express our initial enthusiasm for the Big Two's recently announced mega-events of Spring 2015: DC's multiverse-manifesting 'Convergence', and Marvel's new spin on 'Secret Wars'! Also, a brief rave from Pants about the current volume of 'Elektra'; famous quotations from Howard Chaykin; and other bits'n'bobs. (1:11:51)

1514 - Off the Racks: Sirens #1, Treehouse of Horrors #20, and Doctor Mirage #1 Nov 06, 2014

The Geeks are surprised at their reactions (pleasantly in one case, far less so in another) to the comics highlighted in this month's all-independent edition of Off the Racks: The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror #20 (Bongo), George Perez's Sirens #1 (BOOM!), and The Death-Defying Dr. Mirage #1 (Valiant). (1:06:52)

1513 - Comic Book Movie and TV Talk Nov 04, 2014

Comic Talk goes Hollywood in this episode, and the profusion of recent comics-related TV premieres and film project announcements have given us plenty to talk about! Settle in for an extra-length marathon conversation encompassing the long-term cinematic agendas of both Marvel and DC/Warner, the current-seasons-to-date of TV shows from 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' to 'Arrow', and other goodies. Don't forget the popcorn! (1:55:02)

1512 - Spotlight on Daredevil in the Bronze Age Oct 31, 2014

Our deposition on Daredevil continues as DD swings into the Seventies! Hear about his temporary relocation to San Francisco and his partnership with Black Widow; his ill-fated romance with Heather Glenn; his clashes with Moondragon, Hydra, Black Spectre, Death-Stalker, and Bullseye; and other highlights of this often overlooked, 'quirky' interregnum period in Hornhead's history. (1:43:18)

1511 - Introducing! The Golden Age Hawkman, The Fly, and the Falcon Oct 27, 2014

Spread your wings with Introducing! This installment of our first-appearance showcase hearkens back to the maiden flights of three of comics' winged wonders: Carter Hall, the Golden Age Hawkman; Simon and Kirby's The Fly; and recent star of 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier,' The Falcon! (1:16:02)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Batman in the Dark Age Oct 23, 2014

In this 75th anniversary year of the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27, we re-present our Spotlight on Batman in the Dark Age we did back in 2009 for his 70th anniversary. (1:34:03)

1510 - BOMC: The Sandman: Dream Country Oct 20, 2014

A captive Muse. A vision of feline supremacy. A Shakespearean comedy of Faerie, for Faerie. A Silver Age suicide, assisted by Death herself. These are but a few of the points of interest along our CGS guided tour of 'Dream Country': third and shortest of the collected volumes of Neil Gaiman's Sandman, consisting of four self-contained stories, including the award-winning 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' (1:04:28)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Batman in the Bronze Age Oct 16, 2014

In this 75th anniversary year of the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27, we re-present our Spotlight on Batman in the Bronze Age we did back in 2009 for his 70th anniversary. (1:26:28)

1509 - New York Comic Con 2014 Oct 13, 2014

At this past weekend's New York Comic Con, Pants chatted with H2Awesome about their Rock Comic Con concert, and with writer Tom King and inker Juan Castro about what they are currently working on in comics. NYCC: If Pants can make it there, he can make it anywhere! (55:38)

1508 - Previews Oct 09, 2014

Ready or not, here comes Previews! We go through the October catalog for items shipping to stores in December. (1:58:23)

1507 - Comic Talk Oct 06, 2014

Kiss structured discussion goodbye, 'cuz it's Comic Talk time! In this episode, we recap the recent Retro Con 2014; recommend some romance comics; run down the top ten spots in CBR's '75 Most Memorable Moments in Marvel Comics History' list; react to the second-season premiere of 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'; and do whatever else comes naturally. (1:25:40)

CGS Presents World of Toys 24 - 2014 Holiday Toys Hot List Oct 02, 2014

Shane and Pants revisit their World of Toys podcast to talk about the hot toys to watch for this holiday season. (1:00:49)

1506 - Off the Racks: Multiversity #1, Sensation Comics #1, and SIP Kids #1 Sep 29, 2014

We're serving up an OTR sandwich on digression rye this month, squeezing our trio of narrow-focus reviews between two generous slices of off-topic comic talk! First, we reminisce about the very geeky wedding of our recently married friends (and occasional CGS co-hosts) Dani and Bill. Then, it's Off the Racks as usual, featuring Sensation Comics #1 and Multiversity #1 from DC and SIP Kids from Terry Moore's Abstract Studio. We top it all off with our reactions to the premiere of 'Gotham'! (1:39:45)

Murd's Time Bubble - The Twenty-Third Time Sep 24, 2014

Get ready for fun a la 2001, as Murd introduces you to his fellow time-trekkers, Marvel's Exiles! Also, meet the 'new' X-Force (by Milligan and Allred), hear the first rumblings of 'Our Worlds at War' in the DC Universe, and enjoy some complimentary Quick Pops! (2:56:32)

1505 - Spotlight on Doctor Doom Sep 18, 2014

He's a scientist, a sorcerer, a diplomat, a despot, a cold-blooded killer, a would-be world conqueror, a devoted son, an implacable enemy--a tortured soul. He's the most magnificently megalomaniacal menace mentioned in the Malleus Maleficarum of Mighty Marvel, and this episode is HIS! As a supplement to our ongoing series of Spotlights on the Fantastic Four, we present this character profile and suggested reading list devoted to the greatest Marvel Comics villain of them all: DOCTOR DOOM! (2:06:20)

1504 - Previews Sep 15, 2014

It's Previews time once again! We go through the September catalog for items shipping to stores in November. (1:50:20)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Batman in the Silver Age Sep 11, 2014

In this 75th anniversary year of the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27, we re-present our Spotlight on Batman in the Silver Age we did back in 2009 for his 70th anniversary. (1:11:50)

1503 - Comic Talk: Baltimore Comic Con Edition Sep 08, 2014

Shane and his son Ben join Pants to talk about their visit to the recent Baltimore Comic Con. We also chat with writer Tom King about the show and his work on the just released Grayson: Futures End #1. (1:16:52)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: A Conversation with Terry Moore Sep 05, 2014

For Jamie D.'s birthday we go back into the CGS archives to re-present the first time we spoke with Terry Moore who created one of Jamie's favorite comics - 'Strangers in Paradise.' (1:10:54)

1502 - CGS by the Sea 2014 Sep 02, 2014

As the summer of 2014 enters its final ebb, the Geeks and friends make another visit to Stone Harbor, New Jersey to visit with Adam and his family. We talk some more about the 5K/10K race, hear from Danielle Corsetto about her 'Girls With Slingshots' signing tour, play a round of 'Muddle the Murd', and more. (28:31)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Batman in the Golden Age Aug 28, 2014

In this 75th anniversary year of the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27, we re-present our Spotlight on Batman in the Golden Age we did back in 2009 for his 70th anniversary. (1:07:43)

1501 - Jamie's Avengers Assemble! Aug 25, 2014

...And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Jamie D.'s Mightiest Acquaintances found themselves united against a common threat: the disease that took Jamie's life. On that day were JAMIE'S AVENGERS born, to take part in a 5K/10K footrace to raise funds for the Livestrong Foundation in Jamie's memory. These are the audio chronicles of Jamie's Avengers, recorded shortly before and after the group's epic race for cancer relief. Excelsior! (47:20)

1500 - Uncle Sal Lives! Aug 18, 2014

Sal Abbinanti has been a friend of ours for quite some time and we're very happy to have him for Episode 1500 to regale us with stories on Comic-Con, his family, and so much more. And away we go! (2:35:04)

1499 - Talking Doctor Who Comics (and More!) with Charlie Kirchoff Aug 14, 2014

It's Time Lord time! Shane and Pants chat with comics pro and big-time Whovian Charlie Kirchoff about his contributions to IDW's line of Doctor Who comics, with time left over to geek out over the Gallifrey One convention and the upcoming adventures of the Twelfth Doctor! (1:15:23)

1498 - Off the Racks: Grayson #1, Rocket Raccoon #1, and Tuki #1 Aug 12, 2014

Raccoons and hominids and spies, oh my! This month's roster of Off the Racks reviews encompasses espionage action (Grayson #1 from DC), outer-space funny-animal thrills (Rocket Raccoon #1 from Marvel), and dawn-of-man comedy-drama (Tuki: Save the Humans #1 from Jeff Smith's Cartoon Books). It's genre-bending jollity the way YOU like it! (1:05:08)

1497 - Previews Aug 08, 2014

All's fair in love and Previews! We go through the August catalog for items shipping to stores starting in October. Then, we talk to our old friend Steve Bryant about the Athena Voltaire Compendium, coming soon from Dark Horse! (1:28:10)

1496 - Comic Talk: Guardians of the Galaxy Edition Aug 06, 2014

We take some time to react to a few SDCC news items, including this year's Eisner winners and the upcoming Star Wars series (plural!) from Marvel. Then, we shoot for the stars, devoting the entire second half of this episode to our rapturous review of the magical, musical, mirthful space-odyssey that is the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie! (1:24:49)

1495 - BOMC: Saga Volumes 1 and 2 Aug 04, 2014

It's the story of Alana and Marko--lovers, fighters, new parents, deserters from both sides of a vast interstellar conflict as ancient as it is senseless--who defy all odds to seek a new life for themselves and for their new baby girl, somewhere among the stars. It's a tale of love and war, comedy and tragedy, sci-fi concepts and family values. It's SAGA, the smash-hit space opera/romantic comedy/action/adventure comic by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples, and in this episode covering the first 12 issues of the ongoing series, it commands the Geeks' full attention! (1:14:44)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 10: Miss Fury Jul 31, 2014

Episode 10: 'Hell Hath No Fury'. A look at a Femme Fatale from the age of pulp characters. Created by one of the first female creators; Tarpe Mills. Guest co-host Eric Nolen-Weathington helps discuss a hero with fashion sense. (1:20:57)

1494 - Listener Feedback Jul 29, 2014

Demonstrating once again the truth of the old Riosian motto 'We Are Wordy B**ches!', we the Geeks take a mere handful of communiques from you the Listeners and spin them out into an hour-and-a-half of entertaining comics-connected commentary and conversation. It's what we do! (1:37:01)

1493 - Comic Talk Jul 24, 2014

Matt's in the studio for this episode, so the topic inevitably veers toward movies, in particular the latest 'Batfleck' tidbits. Also, Chris provides a retailer's perspective on conventions; Peter describes his first exposure to the old 'limited animation' Marvel cartoons of the '60s; and Pants and Shane indulge in a two-man discussion of the latest Doctor Who comics series from Titan Comics. (1:25:13)

1492 - Off the Racks: Savage Hulk #1, Superman #32, and The City on the Edge of Forever #1 Jul 21, 2014

Witness here one of the last legacies of late CGS producer Jamie D: an Off the Racks episode featuring reviews of Superman #32 from DC; Savage Hulk #1 from Marvel; and most Jamie-approved of all, the first issue of IDW's adaptation of Harlan Ellison's original script for the classic Star Trek episode, 'The City on the Edge of Forever.' (1:12:38)

1491 - Previews Jul 15, 2014

Stars and Stripes and PREVIEWS Forever! We go through the July catalog for items shipping to stores starting in September. (1:43:24)

1490 - Comic Talk Jul 10, 2014

Summertime, and the livin' is easy--and in the CGS Studio, we've got some comic talk to catch up on! Topics include the remarkable reading habits of Bryan's daughter Clara (hint: she's into superheroes), Pants' ongoing love affair with original art, early buzz concerning the upcoming San Diego convention, and other bits'n'bobs. (1:27:41)

1489 - Top 5 Comics Based on Licensed Properties Jul 03, 2014

As Seen on TV! The Geeks wax nostalgic about their favorite comics licensed from other media: toys, video games, film/television, and beyond! An essential topic of conversation for all geeks (children of the '70s/'80s in particular), presented in the scintillatingly synergistic CGS style! (2:00:33)

1488 - Spotlight on The Fantastic Four in the Bronze Age Jul 01, 2014

The Lee/Kirby stories of the Silver Age are a tough act to follow, but the Fantastic Four in the Bronze Age has a lot to offer the interested reader as well, as this episode endeavors to prove! Inside you'll find scripts by Thomas and Conway, pencils by Perez and Pollard and Buckler and Buscema, and covers by Kirby; Medusa and Luke Cage as substitute FFers; Earth (TWO of 'em!) under siege by Galactus; the emergence of Franklin Richards' powers; the menace of Overmind; the courtship of Crystal and Quicksilver; the return of the Impossible Man; the deposition of Dr. Doom; and other '70s sensations sampled from the second 100 issues of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine. Excelsior! (1:52:38)

1487 - Comic and Convention Talk Jun 24, 2014

Convention season is in full swing, and we discuss a few recent and upcoming cons of interest, including a glowing description of Pants' Heroes Con 2014 experience from the man himself! Our second feature: a prolonged discourse on the present and future state of the back-issue market, with retailer's insight from Chris Eberle. (1:40:20)

1486 - Previews Jun 19, 2014

Everything's coming up Previews! We go through the June catalog for items shipping to stores starting in August. (1:41:29)

1485 - Off the Racks: C.O.W.L. #1, Futures End #1, and Thanos Annual #1 Jun 17, 2014

From the annals of Infinity to the streets of Chicago, from fifty years ago to five years from now, we've scanned time and space in search of worthy topics for this month's 'Off the Racks' episode. The result: reviews of Image's C.O.W.L. #1, DC's Futures End #1, and Marvel's Thanos Annual #1, for your information and enjoyment. (1:28:32)

1484 - Comic Talk Jun 11, 2014

We find time in this episode for a 'Jamie's Avengers' 10K race update, a few thoughts about current Avengers comics, and a Peter Rios soapbox speech or two, but our main focus is movies, and in particular a SPOILER-laden look at that sensational '70s period piece, 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'. (1:35:04)

1483 - BOMC: Avengers Forever (#7-12) Jun 03, 2014

Concluding our two-part scrutinization of the landmark Avengers Forever maxiseries. Secrets revealed! Continuity glitches resolved! Avengers history revisited! Everything you've ever wanted to know about Kang the Conqueror, Immortus, and the Space Phantom! Cameo appearances by dozens of actual and potential Avengers! The second half of Avengers Forever is pure ambrosia for the elite Avengers fan, and we're here to break it all down for you! (2:05:28)

1482 - Top Five Comic Book Movies (Redux) May 29, 2014

We've done it once before (in Episode 25!), but it was SO long ago, and the genre has expanded SO much, and the assortment of participating Geeks is SO different, we thought we'd try it again: it's Comic Geek Speak's Top Five Comic Book Movies, take two! We'll supply the discussion, digression, declamation, and sprawling cinematic sidebars on our favorite comic-book-based films; you supply the popcorn! (2:02:11)

1481 - Comic Talk with Tom King May 26, 2014

Our favorite intelligence man, Tom King, stops by to discuss his role as co-writer of the upcoming DC series Grayson (as in 'Dick'), and then sticks around to shoot the breeze with us about everything from DC's 3-D variant 'Futures End' one-shots to Pants' recent trip to SpringCon in Minnesota. Includes a group review of 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' that does whatever a SPOILER can! (1:59:38)

1480 - Off the Racks: Amazing Spider-Man #1, Flash Annual #3, and Solar: Man of the Atom #1 May 21, 2014

Clear your plates for an extra-large serving of Off the Racks, in which we offer our thoughts on this year's Flash Annual (#3), Solar: Man of the Atom #1 from Dynamite Entertainment, and the whopping 64-page first issue of the latest volume of Amazing Spider-Man. (Warning: Product may contain SPOILERS!) (1:31:15)

1479 - Previews May 19, 2014

The podcast may change, but Previews remains the same. We go through the May catalog for items shipping to stores starting in July. (1:25:26)

1478 - Comic Talk... Eventually May 14, 2014

Following a few more announcements and musings in regard to the passing of Jamie D, we Geeks find the time for some much-needed friendly conversation, ranging from geeky TV news to original art collection to trivia, and whatever other topics dribble out of our mouths. We've just endured the most grueling couple of weeks in CGS history--come unwind with us. (1:32:23)

A Salute to Jamie D. May 05, 2014

It's an installment of Comic Geek Speak we'd hoped never to record: the entire cast gathers, joined by friends and extended family members in the studio and by well-wishing listeners via voice-mail, to share fond memories of our departed brother and friend, Jamie D. (2:57:52)

James 'Jamie D.' Dallessandro: September 5, 1966 to May 2, 2014 May 02, 2014

A brief announcement of the passing of our beloved colleague and brother-in-arms, Jamie Dallessandro.

1477 - BOMC: The Sandman: The Doll's House May 01, 2014

A beautiful dream recurs, as our comics-conscious conventicle recongregates for the second in a series of Book-of-the-Month episodes devoted to Neil Gaiman's Sandman. In the second volume, 'The Doll's House,' interludes set in the past afford us precious glimpses into the past doings, dealings, and dalliances of Dream; while, in the present, Morpheus stalks a few of his wayward subjects and contends with a dangerous 'dream-vortex'... named Rose. Let the Geeks be your Gaiman-gushing guides on this tour through the tiny, fragile rooms of the human imagination! (1:52:10)

1476 - Off the Racks: Magnus: Robot Fighter #1, Moon Knight #1, and Silver Surfer #1 Apr 27, 2014

Moon madness, macrocosmic misadventure, and mechanical men abound in our monthly sampler of recent-release reviews (with SPOILERS!). But first, a special announcement from an assembled throng of Geeks, concerning the health and welfare of one of our own.... (1:58:02)

1475 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier Movie Review Apr 17, 2014

'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' is already being called one of the best superhero movies made to date--now hear what WE have to say about the Shield-Slinger's second cinematic sortie! (Hint: it's pretty complimentary.) But be warned, if you enter this battlefield, expect to come under heavy SPOILER-fire! (1:13:55)

1474 - Previews Apr 15, 2014

In Spring, a young Geek's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of Previews! We go through the April catalog for items shipping to stores starting in June. (1:26:42)

1473 - BOMC: Avengers Forever (#1-6) Apr 10, 2014

The Avengers' 50th Anniversary year may be over, but the fun continues as CGS follows through on its plans to discuss, in some detail, the Avengers Forever maxiseries, a sprawling, eras-spanning, action- and exposition-packed celebration of Avengers history! Download this 'Book of the Month' episode, covering the first half of the maxiseries, and learn why Avengers Forever is, in a peculiarly literal sense, one of the greatest Avengers stories of 'all time'! (2:37:30)

1472 - Spotlight on Daredevil in the Silver Age Apr 08, 2014

Here Comes... a new series of CGS Spotlight episodes devoted to Daredevil, in honor of ol' Hornhead's 50th Anniversary! In our first installment, encapsulating Daredevil's first eight years in comics, we address DD's milestone first appearance, his visual development, his early rogues' gallery, his turbulent non-romance with Karen Page, his frequent interactions with (and conspicuous similarity to) Spider-Man, his long-lost twin brother(??), and everything else that defined Daredevil in the Silver Age. Presented by Murdock Scholar Chris Eberle, Prof. Emeritus of Daredevil Studies Kevin Moyer, and the rest of the CGS University faculty! (2:12:41)

1471 - Introducing! Red Tornado, Machine Man, and Scud the Disposable Assassin Apr 03, 2014

Reintroducing the 'Introducing!' format, in which we shine the CGS spotlight on the first appearances of three characters, all sharing some common trait or feature, from three different publishers and decades. Taking 'Androids' as our theme, we investigate the inorganic origins of three synthetic superstars: the Silver Age Red Tornado; Jack Kirby's X-51, the Machine Man; and that small-press sensation of the '90s, Scud the Disposable Assassin! If you're in the mood for all-out android action (and origin analysis), these are the droids you're looking for! (1:38:17)

1470 - Questions From the Internet (and Stuff) Apr 01, 2014

Returning to a time-honored but long-neglected CGS tradition, we the Geeks use questions and suggestions solicited from the listening audience to help us concoct our signature blend of Comic Talk. Along the way, our friend and fellow 'caster Ian Levenstein offers a review of the new, Charles Soule-written She-Hulk series, and we sound off on 'Muppets Most Wanted' (with our very special guest star, SPOILERS! Yaaaaaaay!). (1:32:58)

1469 - Comic Talk Mar 25, 2014

It's the right time of the week for Comic Talk, and neither snow nor rain nor swollen tongue (Jamie's) will stay these Geeks from entertaining you with their comics-correlative conversation! This episode contains the usual listener feedback and trivia; some TV talk (with SPOILERS!) vis-a-vis 'The Walking Dead,' 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Arrow,' and the primetime special 'Marvel: Assembling a Universe'; Shane's reaction to his first taste of Ed Brubaker's Captain America; and other trifles. (1:22:14)

1468 - A Conversation with Brian Miller Mar 20, 2014

Join us as we welcome back one of the very first comics professionals ever to make a guest appearance on CGS: colorist Brian Miller of Hi-Fi Color Design! Brian talks to us about the state of the comics-coloring art; the several series he's working on for DC Comics; his excitement for Free Comic Book Day; and his popular instructional guide to coloring, now back in circulation courtesy of Kickstarter! If you're an aspiring comics colorist, you could do worse than listen to what Brian has to say! (1:24:15)

1467 - Comic Talk Mar 18, 2014

Pants makes another guest appearance to share a few stories from the London Super Comic Convention. Then, we 'pick a little, talk a little' about assorted listener correspondence, recent comics news items, and trivia questions. Like the episode title says, it's 'Comic Talk'! (1:43:54)

1466 - Off the Racks: New Warriors #1, One-Hit Wonder #1, and The Royals #1 Mar 13, 2014

New Warriors #1 from Marvel. One-Hit Wonder #1 from Image. The Royals: Masters of War #1 from DC/Vertigo. One unanimous BUY; one unanimous BORROW; and one unanimous PANTS. Which is which? Listen and find out! Then, stay tuned for mini-reviews of Dynamite's Turok: Dinosaur Hunter #1 and the first issue of the latest Fantastic Four series. (1:43:02)

1465 - Previews Mar 11, 2014

Time to stop and smell the Previews! We go through the March catalog for items shipping to stores starting in May. (1:50:57)

1464 - Comic Talk Mar 06, 2014

In addition to the dependably geeky gallimaufry of news, trivia, and good-natured banter you've come to expect from a 'Comic Talk' episode, this installment of CGS has a little something extra to offer: PANTS! Our old pal and former producer Brian 'Pants' Christman joins us by phone to chat about his contribution to a recent episode of the Letterman show, among other topics. It's a hoot-and-a-half! (1:26:18)

1463 - The CGS 'Best of 2013' Awards Show Mar 04, 2014

The ballots are in, the results are tallied, the champagne is chilled and the Geeks are in place! The time has finally come to announce who and what the hosts and listenership of Comic Geek Speak have chosen to acknowledge as comic books' 'Best of 2013'! It's quite possibly the second awards show you'll experience this week! (55:53)

1462 - Spotlight on the Fantastic Four in the Silver Age, Part Two Feb 27, 2014

Following a brief intermission, we reconvene to wrap up our extended examination of the Fantastic Four in the Silver Age, from the introduction of the Black Panther to the birth of Franklin Richards to the dissolution of the storied Lee/Kirby partnership in 1970. Also, a few words about the Human Torch feature in Strange Tales, and the 1967 Hanna-Barbera F.F. cartoon! (1:33:49)

CGS Presents: Back to the Bins 139 Feb 26, 2014

Chris and Murd recently made a guest appearance on the Back to the Bins podcast, where they joined host Paul Spataro in scrutinizing a pair of hand-picked back issues: one Marvel, one DC, both at least ten years old. Here's the result! (1:23:08)

1461 - Spotlight on the Fantastic Four in the Silver Age, Part One Feb 25, 2014

Face Front, True Believers! Now begins a year-long exploration of the first family of Marvel Comics: the Fantastic Four! Adjunct professor of Marvel history Chris Eberle, teaching assistant Adam Murdough, and prize pupil Jamie D unite to bring you the reasonably complete lowdown on 'The World's Greatest Comic Magazine' through all the ages of its existence! First up, the first half of the all-important Lee/Kirby run of the Silver Age, including everything from the team's first appearance through the Galactus Trilogy, plus a passel of pedagogical propaganda pertaining to the pulsatin' pre-history of Marvel Comics itself! (2:46:10)

1460 - Top 5 JSA Members Feb 20, 2014

The Geeks go for the gold in this episode, as they list and discuss their favorite characters, vintage and recent, who have served as members of the world's first superhero team: the Justice Society of America! (1:35:03)

1459 - Comic Talk Feb 18, 2014

The Geeks take a little time to catch up on correspondence, review some recent comics news, react to a few celebrity obituaries, and just enjoy each other's company. Join them, won't you? They're lonely. (1:32:54)

1458 - Off the Racks: All-New Invaders #1, Detective Comics #27, and ElfQuest: The Final Que Feb 13, 2014

In this, Chris Eberle's first appearance in an 'OTR' episode, Chris earns his Recent Release Reviewer's credentials as we dissect the nostalgic All-New Invaders from Marvel; the gigantic Detective Comics (Vol. 2) #27 from DC; and the esoteric ElfQuest: The Final Quest from Dark Horse. Also, a few brief remarks about Paul Cornell's new Wolverine series and the new Ms. Marvel #1. (1:36:04)

1457 - Previews Feb 11, 2014

Another month, another PREVIEWS! We go through the February catalog for items shipping to stores starting in April. (1:37:41)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 9: Dr. Fu Manchu Feb 07, 2014

'I Didn't Spend 6 Years in Evil Medical School to be Called Mr.!' Taking a look at the Yellow Peril, one of the original arch-villains: Dr. Fu Manchu. Along for the ride are current Fu Manchu writer William Patrick Maynard & CGS Forums moderator Solitaire Rose. (1:05:29)

1456 - The CGS 'Best of 2013' Nominations Show Jan 31, 2014

The nominations have been received and sorted, and the time has come to announce the contenders for the title(s) of Comic Geek Speak's 'Best of 2013'! Which comics and creators did we, the Geeks, and you, the Listeners, deem worthy of special recognition this year? Listen to this episode and you'll not only find out, but enjoy a year's worth of super-concentrated high-test comic talk into the bargain! (2:00:02)

1455 - BOMC: The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes Jan 28, 2014

No, you're not dreaming! The 'Book of the Month' series is back, and we mark its return with a discussion of the first collected volume of one of the most celebrated series in comics history, if not in all of fantasy literature: Neil Gaiman's Sandman. (1:58:24)

1454 - Spotlight on the X-Men in the 2000s Jan 20, 2014

Our X-haustive X-egesis on the X-Men X-pires in this episode, covering the last seventeen years (1997-2013) of the first fifty years of of X-Men comics. The Geeks (along with 'gifted youngsters' Dani O'Brien and Jamie Hatton) offer their takes on Chris Claremont's attempted homecoming to the X-titles; the poignant-if-temporary death of Colossus; Grant Morrison's fan-polarizing New X-Men run; Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men; a cranium-creasing complement of crossover events, from 'Operation: Zero Tolerance' to 'House of M' to 'Messiah CompleX' to 'Avengers vs. X-Men'; and much more. The Spotlights have ended, but the Dream lives on! (2:08:45)

1453 - Previews Jan 15, 2014

Did somebody say 'Previews'? We go through the January catalog for items shipping to stores starting in March. Includes our first look at this year's Free Comic Book Day giveaways! (1:55:38)

1452 - Spotlight on the Avengers in the 2000s Jan 13, 2014

Speakers of Geek from two different states assemble to discuss the Avengers one final time, as our series of 50th-Anniversary retrospective Spotlights on the Avengers concludes with a look at the most recent phase (2000-present) in the decades-long evolution of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. From the grand finale of Kurt Busiek's run, through the custodianships of Geoff Johns and Chuck Austen, to the Avengers' rise to star franchise status under the direction of Brian Michael Bendis, to the cosmic expansionism of Jonathan Hickman's current run, this episode brings us up to date on the Avengers and is the culmination of an entire year of Avengers talk. Miss it not, True Believers! (2:21:14)

1451 - Off the Racks: Doc Savage #1, Inhumanity #1, and Justice League 3000 #1 Jan 10, 2014

Doc Savage #1 from Dynamite Entertainment, Inhumanity #1 from Marvel, and Justice League 3000 #1 from DC: Which of these three comics has induced fits of self-loathing in one of the Geeks? This month's Off the Racks episode holds the answer! (1:33:29)

1450 - 1450 - Comic Talk: Month in Review Jan 08, 2014

We begin 2014 with a roundup of select news and events from the last few weeks of 2013. Topics include the return of Gail Simone, Jim Starlin, and the Star Wars franchise to Marvel, and the inevitable mishmash of geek-appropriate TV talk. (1:27:21)

1449 - TRIVIA! Dec 30, 2013

Because YOU demanded it! A packed studio of Geeks, plus some special guests, sit down to play a few rounds of no-holds-barred, no-quarter-given comics trivia! It's our last episode of the year, and we're closing out 2013 in style! (2:25:35)

1448 - Top 5 Christmas Gifts We Got As Kids Dec 24, 2013

As the holiday season approaches its apex, the Speakers of Geek take some time to relax and reminisce about their personal favorite childhood Christmas gifts. So what kind of geeky goodies did the guys get during their formative years? Pour yourself an eggnog, listen, and learn! Plus: a Christmas nightcap with Drunk Cap! (1:50:16)

A Christmas Carol: Chapter Three Dec 24, 2013

Murd's five-year mission to record a complete dramatization of the Dickens classic 'A Christmas Carol' reaches its midway point with this reading of the third chapter. (49:42)

1447 - Off the Racks: Amazing X-Men #1, Scooby-Doo Team-Up #1, and Unity #1 Dec 19, 2013

This month's roundup of recent releases includes Marvel's Amazing X-Men, DC's Scooby-Doo Team-Up, and Valiant's Unity. As always, our OTR reviews contain SPOILERS, so read before you listen! (1:47:08)

1446 - Previews Dec 17, 2013

It's beginning to look a lot like... Previews! We go through the December catalog for items shipping to stores starting in February. (1:34:56)

1445 - Christmas Storytime with Uncle Sal Dec 12, 2013

You better watch out, you better not cry! Uncle Sal is comin' to town, with a sackful of hilarious tales of bitterness and frustration, just in time for the holidays! (Make sure the children are nestled all snug in their beds before you listen, though--Mature Audiences only!) (2:22:25)

1444 - Down in Fraggle Rock! Dec 10, 2013

Here at the tail-end of Fraggle Rock's 30th anniversary year, we sit down with our favorite professional Muppet fans, artists Katie Cook and David Petersen, to reminisce about our favorite characters, episodes, music, and historical trivia from the classic TV series, Jim Henson & Co.'s attempt to achieve world peace through children's television! A pre-holiday treat for all the Muppet fans out there in CGS Land. (1:52:02)

1443 - Spotlight on The X-Men in the Chromium Age, Part Two Dec 06, 2013

Our X-tended coverage of the X-Men in the '90s soldiers on in this look at the years 1993-97, everything from 'The Phalanx Covenant' to 'The Trial of Gambit'! ENTER... the Age of Apocalypse! ATTEND... the wedding of Jean Grey and Scott Summers! TREMBLE... at the terrifying menace of Onslaught! WONDER... as two people agree that Maggott was a cool character! Plus, reflections on Generation X from Dani O'Brien, and some Excalibur sword-strokes from Murd. (2:30:44)

1442 - Spotlight on The X-Men in the Chromium Age, Part One Dec 03, 2013

Our 50th Anniversary X-travaganza continues, as the CGS 'Blue Team' (Chris Eberle, Dani O'Brien, and Jamie Hatton) journeys from Jersey to join the CGS 'Gold Team' (Shane, Murd, and Jamie D) in discussing a most prolific period of X-history: the 1990s! Covered in this episode are the introduction of Bishop; the transformation of Psylocke; the launch of the millions-selling 'X-Men' (vol. 2) title; the 'X-Tinction Agenda,' 'X-Cutioner's Song,' and 'Fatal Attractions' crossovers; and much more. (2:32:04)

1441 - Doctor Who - The Day of the Doctor and more Nov 27, 2013

The geeks sit down and digest this past weekend's 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who. We also discuss the 'An Adventure in Time and Space' telemovie and more. (1:06:51)

1440 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2013 Nov 25, 2013

It's our annual Thanksgiving Week gobble-gobble gabfest, and we welcome a special guest to the table, our old friend Scott Powers, to partake in a bounteous banquet of babble! Topics on the menu include the passing of Nick Cardy; the return of MST3K Turkey Day; the Bat-Kid of San Francisco; recently announced comic book cancellations and revivals; a marathon of 'Muddle the Murd' misfires; and a heaping helping of TV talk (with spoiler sauce!) covering 'Arrow,' 'The Walking Dead,' 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' and 'American Horror Story.' This one's got everything but the cranberry sauce! (1:39:47)

1439 - Off the Racks: I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Agents #1, Letter 44 #1, and Thor: Crown of Fools Nov 21, 2013

OTR is plus-sized this month, as last month's missing pick, Afterlife With Archie #1, staggers in to join our regularly scheduled lineup of reviews: I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Agents #1 from BOOM! Studios, Letter 44 #1 from Oni Press, and Marvel's Thor: Crown of Fools one-shot. (1:15:12)

1438 - Previews Nov 19, 2013

Hey, it's Previews! We go through the November catalog for items shipping to stores starting in January. (1:33:00)

1437 - Thor: The Dark World Movie Review Nov 14, 2013

Marvel Studios has made its second foray into the shining realm of Asgard, and we of CGS have gathered to share our reactions to 'Thor: The Dark World.' (Be thou wary, gentle listeners, for SPOILERS do herein abound!) (1:19:06)

1436 - Spotlight on The Avengers in the Chromium Age Part Two Nov 11, 2013

And Now: The Nineties! Travel with us back to that misunderstood decade, when came to pass some of the highest and lowest points in the fifty-year history of the Avengers. The menace of the Gatherers! The madness of Sersi! The multitude of cover enhancements! The momentousness of the Avengers' 30th anniversary! The malodorousness of 'The Crossing'! The mediocrity of 'Heroes Reborn'! And the renaissance that was the Busiek/Perez run and the Avengers Forever maxiseries! Miss it not, frantic ones! (2:20:18)

1435 - Spotlight on Marvel Monsters Nov 07, 2013

Creatures on the loose! Monsters on the prowl! Just in time to be a week late for Halloween, Chris Eberle (in his first appearance as a fully accredited Geek!) shambles out of the hellish nether-realm of New Jersey to help us celebrate the supernatural superstars of Marvel Comics' character-driven horror titles, in the horror heyday of the '70s and beyond. Listen if you dare!! (2:09:17)

1434 - Top 5 Marvel Series Oct 31, 2013

Face Front, True Believers! Two years ago we picked our 'Top 5' favorite DC series, and now that Jamie D is running the show, it's finally time to give the House of Ideas its due. 'Nuff Said! (2:30:23)

1433 - Off the Racks: Molly Danger Oct 28, 2013

Our first 'Post-Pants' episode is an old-fashioned CGS group discussion of Jamal Igle's Molly Danger OGN, plus recent X-Men titles, The Halloween Legion from Dark Horse, and whatever else we've been reading. Featuring the return of CGS Founding Father Bryan Deemer! (1:09:23)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Superman in the Byrne/Jurgens Years Oct 24, 2013

Time for another trip back into the CGS archives to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first appearance of Superman as we represent our Spotlight on Superman in the Byrne/Jurgens years we recorded in 2008 during Superman's 70th anniversary. (1:11:43)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Superman in the Bronze Age Oct 22, 2013

We head back into the CGS archives to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first appearance of Superman this year and represent our Spotlight on Superman in the Bronze Age we recorded in 2008 during Superman's 70th anniversary. (1:30:39)

1432 - A Farewell to Pants Oct 21, 2013

Not a hoax, not a dream, not an imaginary tale -- Pants (a.k.a. Brian Christman) is leaving the podcast. Listen as he explains why he's leaving and we reminisce about the past and look towards the future of CGS. It's also one last chance to get in some jabs at Pants. (29:15)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 8: The Green Hornet Oct 17, 2013

Episode 8: 'Feel the Sting of Green'. Coinciding with the last episode on the Lone Ranger, we talk about Britt Reid's alter ego. Also, the importance of his partner, Kato. Guest co-host Nick Quan & creator Ande Parks join the fun. (2:44:20)

1431 - Oh No, Not Another Clip Show? Oct 15, 2013

Time for another episode of unaired clips from the show. You'll hear talk about Alyssa Milano, Doctor Who, iCarly, Star Wars, and even comic books. There may be some adult language so 'earmuffs' (48:58)

1430 - 2013 New York Comic Con Oct 13, 2013

Another New York Comic Con has come and gone. Pants, Murd, Bryan Deemer, and Kevin Moyer talk about what they did at the con as well as discuss some of the news that was announced during the weekend. We also have some interviews with Comfort Love and Adam Withers, and Jamal Igle (1:25:00)

1429 - Convention Survival Guide Re-Revisted Oct 10, 2013

A listener e-mail asking for advice on going to his first comic convention spurred us into action to again revisit our convention survival guide. The shopping, panels, autographs, and more are discussed as we get ready for the New York Comic Con. (56:23)

1428 - Comic Talk Oct 08, 2013

In this week's general-topic gabfest, the guys react to the announcement of the upcoming 18-part JLA Dark crossover 'Blight'; Jamie D holds forth on the Forever Evil and Infinity events; and Murd recommends the classic manga Dragonball. Plus, some bonus TV talk about Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Dr. Who, and The Crazy Ones! (1:03:05)

1427 - Previews Oct 07, 2013

Time for Previews again! We go through the October catalog for items shipping to stores starting in December. (1:13:11)

1426 - Top 5 Animals in Comics Oct 03, 2013

In this long-overdue return to the Top Five format, CGS goes to the dogs. . . and cats, horses, ducks, dragons, gorillas, etc.! It's our tribute to animal characters (super-powered, anthropomorphic, and otherwise) in comics. Each Geek sounds the fanfare for his five favorite furred, finned, and/or feathered fellows featured in four-color fiction! Don't miss this episode; it's gonna be a wild one! (1:13:42)

1425 - Off the Rack: Batman Black & White #1 and X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 Oct 02, 2013

Off the Racks goes Off the Reservation this month, thanks to the delayed release of one of our selections. First, we bring you our regularly scheduled reviews of Batman: Black & White #1 and X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1; then, stay tuned for bonus coverage of The Star Wars #1, Thor: God of Thunder #13, Daredevil #31, Farlaine the Goblin #1, and the civil-rights-themed graphic novel March (Book One). (1:16:53)

1424 - Feedback, Follow-Up, and Frivolity Oct 01, 2013

Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, life model decoys, She Hulk, and the new fall TV season are just some of the topics covered in this episode, which is brought to you by the letter F. (1:08:42)

1423 - Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Premiere Sep 26, 2013

The new TV series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has debuted and in this episode we give our thoughts on the premiere. (44:12)

1422 - A Conversation with Jeremy Whitley, Writer of 'Princeless' Sep 24, 2013

Writer Jeremy Whitley joins us to talk about his book 'Princeless', how he became the Marketing Director for Action Lab Entertainment, Gus Fring from 'Breaking Bad', video games, and more. (59:45)

1421 - Comic Talk Sep 23, 2013

There are spoilers ahead as we each discuss some of the books we've recently read including Rachel Rising, Hawkeye, Journey Into Mystery, Batman '66, Star Wars, and some of the Villains Month books from DC. (1:16:28)

1420 - Spotlight on The X-Men in the Copper Age Part Two Sep 19, 2013

Chris Eberle of Wild Pig Comics returns once more, bearing the torch of knowledge to light our way through the second half of the X-Men's Copper Age, perhaps the darkest period in Marvel mutant history. 'Inferno', 'The Fall of the Mutants,' and 'Mutant Massacre'. Longshot, Psylocke, and Jubilee. The Marauders, the Reavers, and the Freedom Force. Australia, Genosha, and the Siege Perilous. Death, disfigurement, and desperation. All of this and more awaited the X-Men in the late '80s, and now, it awaits YOU. Not for the faint-hearted! (1:44:58)

1419 - Spotlight on The Avengers in the Chromium Age Part One Sep 18, 2013

The late '80s / early '90s were something of a rebuilding period for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and in this episode the CGS guys survey the damage, with much help from guest assessor Chris Eberle. Listen and learn how the Avengers endured the 'Acts of Vengeance' conspiracy; the cosmic conflagration that was 'Operation: Galactic Storm'; the disassembly of the Vision; the brief, turbulent memberships of Dr. Druid, Marrina, and Rage; and the most roster turnover in the team's history. Plus, notes on the West Coast team and Solo Avengers! (1:36:02)

1418 - Comic Talk Sep 17, 2013

Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics joins us in studio for this general comic talk episode as Pants solicits advice on ways to introduce his three year old nephew to comics and super heroes. We also discuss recent storylines in Skyward, Captain America, Indestructible Hulk, and Batwoman. (1:05:57)

1417 - Previews Sep 12, 2013

Previews time again! We go through the September catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in November. (1:11:12)

1416 - Comic Talk Sep 10, 2013

This past weekend was a busy one for comic conventions. Longtime listener Brian Nixon tells us about his experience at the inaugural Salt Lake City Comic Con and writer Tom King joins us in studio to talk about the Baltimore Comic Con. (1:12:38)

1415 - Off the Racks: Infinity #1, Itty Bitty Hellboy #1, Trillium #1, and Forever Evil #1 Sep 05, 2013

Time to talk about some recent comics. In this episode we discuss Infinity #1 from Marvel, Itty Bitty Hellboy #1 from Dark Horse, Trillium #1 from Vertigo, and Forever Evil #1 from DC. (1:22:49)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Superman in the Silver Age Sep 03, 2013

With 2013 being the 75th anniversary of the first appearance of Superman, we dig into the CGS archives and represent our Spotlight on Superman in the Silver Age we recorded in 2008 during Superman's 70th anniversary. (1:05:58)

CGS Presents Classic Geek Speak: Spotlight on Superman in the Golden Age Sep 01, 2013

In this 75th anniversary year of the first appearance of Superman, we represent our Spotlight on Superman in the Golden Age we did back in 2008 for his 70th anniversary. (1:13:42)

1414 - Fan Expo Canada 2013 panel with David Michelinie and Dan Slott Aug 29, 2013

Pants was the moderator for the David Michelinie and Dan Slott panel at this past weekend's Fan Expo Canada. Topics of discussion include how they broke into comics, their work on Spider-Man, the 'Demon in a Bottle' Iron Man story, the creation of Venom, and more. (53:22)

1413 - Fan Expo Canada 2013 Panel with Walt and Louise Simonson Aug 27, 2013

Pants moderated a Spotlight Panel on Walt and Louise Simonson this past weekend at Fan Expo Canada. They were asked questions from the audience on Beta Ray Bill, Doomsday and the Death of Superman story, X-Factor, Frog of Thunder, and more. (33:36)

1412 - Fan Expo Canada 2013 Recap Aug 25, 2013

Jamie, Murd, and Pants were up in Toronto for Fan Expo Canada 2013 this past weekend and in this episode we recap our experiences at the con. We discuss our purchases, panels we attended or moderated, and more including the announcement of 'Justice League Canada'. (1:07:05)

1411 - Spotlight on Doctor Who Part Two Aug 22, 2013

We conclude our spotlight on Doctor Who in this 50th Anniversary year as we discuss 'The Wilderness Years', the 1996 Fox TV Movie, the relaunch in 2005, and some speculation on the upcoming anniversary episode. We are joined once again by our friends Dani O'Brien, Eamonn Clarke, and Dave and Angela Williams. Geronimo! (2:27:06)

1410 - Spotlight on Doctor Who Part One Aug 20, 2013

We now shine our spotlight onto Doctor Who in honor of the show's 50th anniversary this year. To help us in our discussion we are joined in studio by Dani O'Brien and by Skype by our UK mates Eamonn Clarke and Dave and Angela Williams. In part one we give our thoughts on the show's beginnings in 1963 up until the show ended it's first run in 1989. (1:57:46)

1409 - Comic Talk Aug 19, 2013

Chris Eberle and Dani O'Brien from Wild Pig Comics join us in studio for some lively discussion. We discuss our upcoming trip to Fan Expo, the Kick Ass 2 movie, Chris' retailer take on the 3D/2D DC covers, and more. Sure there's some ranting, but to make up for it we've got suggestions on some great books we're currently reading. (1:33:09)

1408 - Previews Aug 15, 2013

And once again it's time for Previews! We go through the August catalog for items shipping to stores starting in October. (1:05:33)

1407 - Talking Vamplets and more with Dave Dwonch Aug 14, 2013

Dave is the Creative Director of Action Lab Entertainment whose stable of books include NFL Rush Zone, Molly Danger, Skyward, and more. We talk with him about these books and more including Vamplets which he's co-writing with creator Gayle Middleton. (1:03:10)

1406 - Comic Talk Aug 12, 2013

In this episode we give our thoughts on some of the recent news about DC Comics - the allocations of the 3D Villains covers, Kevin Maguire being removed from Justice League 3000, Forevil Evil and more. Plus we ask the question - what comic/geek related item takes your mind back to when you were a kid? (1:25:41)

1405 - Talking Appleseed Comic Con with Zack Kruse Aug 07, 2013

Zack Kruse wears many hats - teacher, student, web comic writer, Steve Ditko fan, and more. He's also the organizer/creator of the Appleseed Comics and Art Convention in Fort Wayne, Indiana and we talk about the con with him as well as his Kickstarter campaign to help expand the con for 2014. (59:28)

1404 - Comic Talk Aug 06, 2013

We touch on many topics in this episode including the announcement of a Flash TV series, catching up on Secret Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Thor: God of Thunder, and Shane's thoughts on the animated 'Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox' DVD. We also have some Doctor Who talk on the casting of the 12th Doctor. (58:18)

1403 - Off the Racks - Batman '66, The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Quantum and Woody Jul 31, 2013

In this episode we discuss the recent first issues of Batman '66 from DC, The Superior Foes of Spider-Man from Marvel, and Quantum and Woody from Valiant. We also touch on Trinity War from DC, Satellite Sam from Image, and Watson and Holmes from New Paradigm Studios.(1:23:48)

1402 - Comic Talk Jul 30, 2013

After we welcome Adam back to the studio with a 'Muddle the Murd' segment, we jump into discussions on 'Beware the Batman', the Eisner Award winners, and 'The Wolverine' movie. (1:13:25)

1401 - Comic Talk: SDCC News Edition Jul 23, 2013

There's always lots of news coming out of Comic-Con and this year was no exception. We talk movie news on Superman & Batman, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Guardians of the Galaxy, comic news on the X-Men, IDW's Artist Editions and more. (1:10:16)

1400 - Pants' 2013 San Diego Comic-Con Recap Jul 21, 2013

Pants went out to San Diego once again for the great spectacle that is Comic-Con. In this episode he and his roommate John Burk discuss their con experience which included Pants going to his first Comic-Con Party. Sprinkled in amongst their recaps are interviews with Bill Sienkiewicz, Gary Frank, Art & Franco, and Uncle Sal. (1:05:35)

1399 - Comic Talk Jul 18, 2013

Jamie and Pants have a casual discussion about Comic-Con, the debut episode of 'Beware the Batman', and 'Pacific Rim'. We're then joined by writer Keith DeCandido and artist JK Woodward to talk about their Kickstarter for 'Dragon Precinct'. (1:15:20)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 7: The Lone Ranger Jul 16, 2013

In a time when outlaws were overrunning the West & law was handled with posses. Where Native Americans were driven from their land. A masked Ranger rode for justice & peace with his partner Tonto. (2:10:15)

1398 - A Conversation with Sanford Greene Jul 15, 2013

Artist Sanford Greene has worked professionally in the comics and animation industries for over a decade. We chat with him about how he first got interested in comics, how going to conventions helped him hone his craft, and his current Kickstarter Campaign for a project that's very dear to him - '1000: The Animated Micro-Series'. (1:25:04)

1397 - Spotlight on The X-Men in the Copper Age Part One Jul 12, 2013

We knew going in that the X-Men in the Copper Age would be too broad a topic to spotlight in just one episode, so in this installment we confine ourselves to the years 1980-85. It's a serpentine saga of Secret Wars and samurai weddings; of the Brood and the Brotherhood; of doomed romance and Dire Wraiths; of Morlocks and mohawks! Everything X-Men (and New Mutants) between John Byrne's departure and the Trial of Magneto is covered here, courtesy of Chris Eberle and Co. (1:39:30)

1396 - Spotlight on The Avengers in the Copper Age Jul 10, 2013

Our fiftieth-anniversary Avengers retrospective marches on into the Eighties, with honorary Geek grand-marshal Chris Eberle at the head of the parade. Listen and learn how the Avengers cope with the disgrace and betrayal of founding member Hank Pym; emotional fallout from Avengers #200; new friends and foes stemming from the twisted family heritage of Thanos; the Vision gone haywire; the royal rivalry of Namor and Hercules; and a fateful appearance on Late Night with David Letterman! Plus, the foundation of the West Coast Avengers, and an extended recap of one of the greatest Avengers stories (and THE greatest Masters of Evil story) ever told: 'Under Siege'! (1:56:33)

1395 - Previews Jul 09, 2013

Time again for Previews! Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics joins us in studio to go through the July catalog for items shipping to stores in September. (1:19:27)

1394 - Off the Racks - Astro City #1, Dardevil: Dark Knights #1, Six-Gun Gorilla #1 Jul 04, 2013

Time for another round of Off the Rack reviews. In this episode we discuss Astro City #1 from Vertigo, Daredevil: Dark Nights #1 from Marvel, and Six-Gun Gorilla #1 from BOOM! (1:20:14)

1393 - Comic Talk Jul 02, 2013

After some talk about upcoming Comic-Con exclusives and the obligatory Doctor Who chat, we discuss comics in the first half of 2013 - what we're currently reading, what we're behind on in reading, and our pull lists. (1:04:43)

1392 - Catching Up with Uncle Sal Jun 30, 2013

Time once again for Uncle Sal! We talk Chicago sports, the San Diego Comic-Con, his family, and even a little about comics. This episode introduces the instant classic story 'The Recital'. (2:47:28)

1391 - Comic Talk Jun 26, 2013

In this episode we get Murd's thoughts on the end of Age of Ultron (spoilers), follow up on Jamie's reaction to the storyline, and discuss BOOM! Studios' acquisition of Archaia. We also talk with Teras Cassidy and Marie-Claude Bourbonnais about 'Geek Nation Tours' and their plans for this year's New York Comic Con. (1:11:50)

1390 - Kickstarter Campaign Cavalcade! Jun 25, 2013

Several longtime guests of our show have Kickstarter campaigns currently running that we'd like to spotlight. We talk to Kevin Volo about 'Max & Thorne', Dave Wachter about 'The Guns of Shadow Valley', and Josh Finney, Kat Rocha, and Patrick McEvoy about 'World War Kaiju'. (1:38:06)

1389 - 2013 Denver Comic Con Panel: Podcast Peak Assemble! Jun 23, 2013

This is the 'Podcast Peak Assemble!' panel from the Denver Comic Con that featured members of Comic Geek Speak, Reel Nerds, and the So Like, You Know podcasts. We talk about our various shows, how we got started, tips on podcasting and more. (53:56)

1388 - Age of Ultron Issue 10 Jun 20, 2013

It's the finale of Age of Ultron as we go over issue 10. What does this mean for the future of the Marvel Universe(s)? (58:24)

1387 - Off the Racks - Battlestar Galactica #1, The Green Team #1, The Movement #1 Jun 19, 2013

This month, DC 'occupies' Off the Racks with not one, but two selections, The Movement #1 and The Green Team: Teen Trillionaires #1, flanked by Battlestar Galactica #1 from Dynamite Entertainment. (1:08:14)

1386 - Man of Steel Movie Review Jun 18, 2013

Superman is back on the big screen in a big way, and having borne witness to the super-spectacle, a group of Geeks (including lost son of CGS Kevin Moyer!) share their impressions of 'Man of Steel.' Listen as we train our heat vision on the cast of characters, the new costume, the narrative structure, the somber tone, the already infamous Superman/Zod climactic clash, and a host of other topics relating to the blockbuster film. (1:20:18)

1385 - 2013 Denver Comic Con Panel: Spotlight on Gerry Conway Jun 13, 2013

Pants moderated the Spotlight on Gerry Conway panel at the recent Denver Comic Con which we present for you here. Mr. Conway discusses how he started working in comics at DC, moving over to Marvel and working on Spider-Man, his brief tenure as Editor in Chief at Marvel, going back to DC Comics and more. (51:03)

1384 - Age of Ultron Issues 7 to 9 Jun 11, 2013

The repercussions of what Wolverine did at the end of Age of Ultron issue 6 are dealt with in the next three issues of the series. We go over issues 7 to 9 of Age of Ultron and discuss what it all means as the story heads towards its conclusion. (48:19)

1383 - The 2013 Heroes Con Tapes Jun 09, 2013

Pants traveled down to Charlotte, NC for Heroes Con this past weekend and did several interviews. Listen to talks with Vivek Tiwary writer of the upcoming Dark Horse book 'The Fifth Beatle', Buzz, Eric Nolen-Weathington from TwoMorrows Publishing, Jeremy Whitley from Action Lab Entertainment and more. (1:30:23)

1382 - 2013 Denver Comic Con Panel: My Little Pony Spotlight Jun 08, 2013

Sunday afternoon at Denver Comic Con 2013, Katie Cook, Andy Price, Tony Fleecs, and Thom Zahler gathered in a packed auditorium, full of boisterous buckin' Bronies, to engage in a panel discussion of their work on IDW's line of 'My Little Pony' comics, with our very own Murd ridin' herd as moderator! How'd that turn out, you ask? Listen for yourself--it's magic! (50:34)

1381 - 2013 Denver Comic Con Panel: Spotlight on Denny O'Neil Jun 07, 2013

Jamie got to moderate a panel at the Denver Comic Con on one of his favorite writers - Denny O'Neil. If you've seen a comic in the last 40 years you should recognize his name! (46:54)

1380 - Previews Jun 05, 2013

It's Previews time again! We go through the June catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in August. (56:09)

1379 - Spotlight on The X-Men in the Bronze Age Jun 03, 2013

Welcome to the Bronze Age, X-Men - hope you survive the experience! Join us, and CGS lecturer-in-residence Chris Eberle, as we pay homage to one of the most successful comebacks in comics history, recounting the X-Men's rise ('Like a Phoenix...!') from reprint limbo to the heady heights of the Claremont/Byrne/Austin run! With a special in-studio appearance by a genuine, first-printing copy of Giant-Size X-Men #1! (2:09:18)

1378 - 2013 Denver Comic Con Tapes Jun 02, 2013

Adam, Jamie D., and Pants headed out west for the second annual Denver Comicon this past weekend. Listen as we recap the Rocky Mountain highs and lows of our con experience, including the panels we moderated, the geek-rock concert we attended and other Denver nuggets including a chat with the Sixth Doctor - Colin Baker. (1:04:34)

1377 - Spotlight on The Avengers in the Bronze Age Part Two May 29, 2013

Concluding our two-part focus on the Avengers in the 1970s. From the Serpent Crown to the Korvac Saga, from the resurrection of Wonder Man to the mysterious parentage of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, from the induction of the Beast to. . . whatever the hell was going on in Avengers #200, we hit all the major beats of Marvel's flagship super-team title in the latter half of the Decade of Decadence. Wild Pig's Chris Eberle helps us bring home the Bronze in this episode. (1:22:02)

1376 - Yet Another Clip Show May 26, 2013

As we take some time off from recording due to the Memorial Day holiday and convention travel, we present another collection of unaired clips from the podcast. There's behind the scenes silliness, pre-interview chatter, discussion on the 'Highlander' movies, 'The Office' finale, and more. (1:12:38)

1375 - Talking Heroes Con with Shelton Drum May 23, 2013

Shelton Drum, founding father of Charlotte, NC's Heroes Convention, sits down with us for a laid-back chat about his lengthy experience as a comics collector and retailer; the current back-issue market; and the outlook for this year's double-sized Heroes Con! (55:26)

1374 - TV Talk on Arrow and Doctor Who May 22, 2013

The season finales of 'Arrow' and 'Doctor Who' aired last week so we decided to discuss them as well as the seasons as a whole. Spoilers Sweetie! (59:04)

1373 - Comic Talk May 21, 2013

In this episode the Geeks open some mail, comment on James Robinson's exit from 'Earth 2' and DC, and discuss in some spoilery detail 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' and the direct-to-DVD 'Superman: Unbound'. Also, a brief elegy for a departed CGS Forum member. (1:12:33)

1372 - Denver Comic Con Preview May 16, 2013

In two weeks, Jamie, Murd, and Pants will ascend to 'Podcast Peak' at the 2nd Annual Denver Comic Con. But first, our merry mountaineers (and Shane) establish base camp with convention organizers and impresarios Bruce MacIntosh, and 'Charlito' LaGreca, as they map out the mother lode of panels, guests, events, and other goodies they've got in store for those bold enough to make the climb! Even if you're not planning to attend Denver Con, give this episode a listen and learn how altitudinously awesome an ambitiously planned comic convention can be! (1:20:17)

1371 - Previews May 15, 2013

Time once again for Previews. We go through the May catalog for items shipping beginning in July. (1:19:59)

1370 - Comic Talk May 14, 2013

We open this episode with a salute to Berks County, Pa.'s late, lamented local treasure, artist Dan Adkins. We close it with webcomic artist Jamie Noguchi (Yellow Peril), who joins us to discuss his Kickstarter campaign, and an interview with Mr. Adkins from the CGS Archives. Somewhere in between, we address the official green-lighting of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series; the upcoming DCU/Masters of the Universe crossover; and the latest 'New 52' DC titles to suffer cancellation. (1:37:56)

1369 - Off the Racks - Batman:Li'l Gotham #1,Thanos Rising #1,Jupiter's Legacy #1 May 09, 2013

For this month's spoiler-heavy spotlight discussion of recent comics, our selections are the first issue of DC's digital-first Batman: Li'l Gotham; Thanos Rising #1 from Marvel; and Jupiter's Legacy #1 from Mark Millar and Image. (And, lurking amid the reviews, a startling revelation about Shane's taste in movies!) (1:15:39)

1368 - Comic Talk: Free Comic Book Day and more May 07, 2013

Free Comic Book Day is here; happiness and cheer! The Geeks compare the piles of goodies they amassed over the weekend, while Jamie reminds us all of 'what FCBD is all about, Charlie Brown,' from a retailer's perspective. Also, a few words about the new 'Teen Titans Go!' cartoon and Doctor Who (more than a few words really), and a distress signal from Murd, as the fate of a spin-off podcast hangs in the balance! (58:28)

1367 - Iron Man 3 Movie Review May 05, 2013

Calling All Shellheads! In the wake of a highly successful opening weekend for Iron Man 3, Jamie, Pants and Murd sit down to share their reactions to the film. Comedy! Tragedy! Irony! Technology! Interminable plot synopsis! And the controversial master of menace and misdirection men call the Mandarin! All this and more awaits you in this repulsor-powered review episode. (Not for the spoiler-intolerant!) (1:29:07)

1366 - C2E2 Podcasters Roundtable May 03, 2013

Pants joined several other podcasters at C2E2 this past weekend for an informal roundtable discussion. He along with John Siuntres (Word Balloon), Chris Marshall (Collected Comics Library), Stevie D (Comic Book Queers), Wendi Freeman (Double Page Spread), and Mike Pfeiffer (Most People Are DJ's) talk about recent goings on in the comics industry. (47:04)

1365 - Age of Ultron Issues 4 to 6 May 01, 2013

Our running recap of Marvel's latest miniseries event continues with the second act (Books 4-6) of Age of Ultron, as heroes convene, ethical debates erupt, and things get timey-wimey! Read along with us in this episode. (1:20:11)

1364 - C2E2 Recap Apr 30, 2013

The fourth annual Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, or C2E2, happened this past weekend and Pants was there. He talks about his experience at the show and we discuss several of the news stories to come out of the convention. Also Murd gives us his thoughts on the first trade of Saga. (57:52)

1363 - CGSSS 2013: 'Aw Yeah' Panel with Art and Franco Apr 25, 2013

Our final panel recording from this year's Super Show features Art and Franco chatting with Pants on many topics including the Aw Yeah Comics store, their recent Kickstarter campaign, their upcoming 'Green Team' comic and more. (53:58)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp Special Edition Vol. 1. Masks #1 to #4 Apr 24, 2013

'No one knows what lies behind the masked charade.' A look at Dynamite Entertainment's mini-series Masks issues 1 to 4; with some insight by series writer, Chris Roberson. Also, we discuss some of the pulp comics released by DE. Shane, Jamie D, and Pants join in for the discussion. (1:11:08)

1362 - Comic Talk Apr 23, 2013

Topics of discussion in this episode include upcoming comic conventions, the Eisner Award nominations, the 75th anniversary of Superman, the Injustice Gods Among Us video game, Superman Family Adventures and some TV talk including a healthy discussion on Dr. Who. (1:03:55)

1361 - CGSSS 2013: Honor Roll Panel Apr 21, 2013

Our next panel recording from Super Show features our many guests of honor: Fred Hembeck, Rudy Nebres, Joe Staton, Tim Truman, and Lee Weeks. Moderated once again by the honorable Joe Sergi (1:02:20)

1360 - CGSSS 2013: Storytime with Uncle Sal Panel Apr 18, 2013

We present another panel recorded at this year's Super Show - Storytime with Uncle Sal. (1:20:44)

1359 - A Conversation with Cliff Chiang Apr 17, 2013

Cliff Chiang is the latest creator to be featured in TwoMorrows Publishing's Modern Masters Series. In this episode we speak to Cliff about his education, how he got into comics, his current work on Wonder Woman and more. We then speak to the authors of Cliff's book - Chris Arrant and Eric Nolen-Weathington. (1:02:33)

1358 - Off the Racks: Time Warp #1,East of West #1,Green Hornet #1, Batman & Red Robin #19 Apr 16, 2013

Time for some discussion on some recent comics. We talk about, in some detail, Time Warp #1, East of West #1, Green Hornet #1 and Batman & Red Robin #19. (1:22:18)

1357 - CGSSS 2013: Webcomics Panel Apr 14, 2013

Our next panel release from this year's Super Show is the Webcomics Panel. Moderated by Joe Sergi with panelists Julian Lytle (Ants), Bill Ellis (All New Issues), Danielle Corsetto (Girls With Slingshots), Comfort Love (Rainbow in the Dark, The Uniques), Katie Cook (Gronk: A Monster's Story) and Mike Norton (Battlepug) (54:18)

1356 - Previews Apr 12, 2013

It's Previews time once again as we go through the April catalog for items shipping to stores in June. (1:16:09)

1355 - CGSSS 2013: Kickstarter and Comics Panel Apr 10, 2013

From Super Show 2013, it's the Kickstarter and Comics Panel moderated by Joe Sergi. Jamal Igle, Danielle O'Brien and Shawn Pryor share their success stories and give advice on what to do and what not to do when trying to fund a comics project through Kickstarter. (1:05:03)

1354 - Super Show 2013 Recap Apr 09, 2013

Another Super Show has come and gone. It was a fun weekend for us and we talk about the highlights and anecdotes from the show. (1:02:29)

1353 - TV Talk on The Walking Dead and More Apr 04, 2013

Easter Sunday was a big night for geek television, and in this episode we bring you the highlights, from Walking Dead to Game of Thrones to. . . Masterpiece Theatre?? Also, Pants bends Jamie's ear about Dr. Who, and Jamie sounds off on Comic Book Men. (1:13:55)

1352 - Age of Ultron Issues 1 to 3 Apr 02, 2013

The Age of Ultron has arrived! We discuss the first three issues of this event series and what it may mean for the Marvel Universe. (1:20:11)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 6: Conan Mar 31, 2013

Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis & the rise of the Sons of Aryas, there was a time when a baby was born on the battlefield. Son to a blacksmith. This boy grew to be a great warrior, mercenary, thief, pirate, & eventually a king. (1:15:59)

1351 - Spotlight on The Avengers in the Bronze Age Part One Mar 28, 2013

With Chris Eberle as our spirit-guide, we return to our 50th Anniversary coverage of The Avengers, this time spotlighting the team in the soul-searching Seventies! Hear our thoughts on the legendary Kree/Skrull War; the Avengers/Defenders War; the staggering celestial saga of Mantis; Hawkeye and the Vision's continuing quests for self-understanding, including their love triangle with the Scarlet Witch; the wedding of Crystal and Quicksilver; and much more--so much that one episode couldn't hold it all! (1:07:33)

1350 - Comic Talk Mar 26, 2013

It's another mixed bag this week, as we touch on topics including (but not limited to) the Annunciation of Neil Gaiman's Angela at Marvel, the latest creator departures from DC, the upcoming 'Batman: Zero Year' arc, the ongoing multimedia renaissance of the '60s Batman TV series, and recent DC-licensed video games. Plus, at no extra charge, more Dr. Who talk with Pants and Shane, and Murd and Matt compare notes on 'Oz, The Great and Powerful.' (1:33:28)

1349 - Super Show Updates/Let's Talk Shop with Wild Pig Comics Mar 25, 2013

CGS hits the road! We travel to Wild Pig Comics in Kenilworth, NJ for their Grand Reopening Part II and stick around after closing to record. After some Super Show updates, we talk with Wild Pig owner Chris Eberle about the challenges of operating a comic shop today - how to get/keep customers, what books to order, what kind of in-store events to have and more. (1:16:31)

1348 - Catching up with Martheus Wade Mar 21, 2013

It's been far too long since we've talked to Jetta creator Martheus Wade so we remedy that in this episode. We catch up on the latest news on Jetta, the spinoff character Turra and the Indiegogo campaign to film 'Turra: Gun Angel', Power Rangers, fatherhood and much more. (1:32:12)

1347 - A Hodgepodge Mar 19, 2013

After a health update from Jamie we get into some spoilery discussion on the finales of Green Lantern the Animated Series and Young Justice: Invasion. Also Pants' journey into Dr. Who continues and kicks off a long conversation about the show and we answer a listener question about what 80's Avengers and DC New 52 books to suggest. (1:15:10)

1346 - Previews Mar 14, 2013

It's Previews time yet again! We go through the March Previews catalog for items shipping beginning in May. (1:25:01)

1345 - Comic/TV Talk Mar 12, 2013

First up is some comic talk on the recent Marvel announcements from SXSW and Batman: Zero Year then some TV talk on Dr. Who and the penultimate episodes (SPOILERS!) of Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice. (49:56)

1344 - Marvel Now Round Ten Mar 07, 2013

In this round of our Marvel Now coverage we discuss Guardians of the Galaxy #0.1, Uncanny X-Men #1, Nova #1, Secret Avengers #1 and Fearless Defenders #1. (1:35:27)

1343 - Off the Racks: Professor Frink #1, GI Joe #1 and Son of Merlin #1 Mar 06, 2013

Off the Rack reviews on Simpsons One-Shot Wonders: Professor Frink from Bongo Comics, GI Joe #1 from IDW and Son of Merlin #1 from Top Cow and some brief discussion on Justice League of America #1 from DC. (1:11:34)

1342 - Comic Talk Mar 05, 2013

Pants and Murd discuss the recent Emerald City Comicon and have some TV talk on Arrow and The Walking Dead. Murd also goes on a mini rant about the Anti-Monitor from Green Lantern Animated Series and throws out a theory or two on Vibe #1. (56:09)

1341 - London Super Comic Convention 2013 Wrap-Up Mar 01, 2013

Bryan and Pants recently crossed the Atlantic to attend the second annual London Super Comic Convention. In this episode they discuss the creators, panels, cosplay and more from the show and also talk about their side trip after the convention to Amsterdam. (54:31)

1340 - Spotlight on The X-Men in the Silver Age Feb 27, 2013

This year is also the fiftieth anniversary of the X-Men, so they too will get the CGS spotlight treatment, starting with the Silver Age. Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics joins us as we review the early history of Marvel's Merry Mutants, from their first appearance to their brush with (gasp!) cancellation! (1:09:19)

1339 - Spotlight on The Avengers in the Silver Age Feb 24, 2013

We're giving the Avengers the CGS spotlight treatment in honor of their fifty-year anniversary, starting with the Silver Age. Prepare yourselves for vile villains, rapid roster revisions, and many other twists and turns in the early careers of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics joins us to navigate us through this time in the team's history. Avengers Assemble! (1:54:30)

1338 - Best of 2012 Awards Show Feb 22, 2013

The listeners have sent in their votes and it's time to announce the winners of the CGS Best of 2012 Awards. (43:35)

1337 - A Comics Consultation with Joe Sergi Feb 19, 2013

We check in with our legal expert Joe Sergi to update us on some recent comic book related legal matters. We discuss the Superman creators heirs' copyright case, Frederic Wertham, Stan Lee Media, the Super Barbershop, Al Simmons and Spawn and much more. (1:02:22)

1336 - Comic Talk: Batman #17 and New Avengers #3 Feb 18, 2013

After Pants tells of his recent trip to NYC for Toy Fair and a 'Late Show' taping, we discuss (spoilers) Batman #17 and New Avengers #3. And with no added charge we also throw in some TV talk on the recent Arrow episode 'The Odyssey'. (1:06:14)

1335 - Previews Feb 14, 2013

It's Previews time again! We go through the February Previews catalog for items shipping beginning in April. (1:13:39)

1334 - Talking Emerald City Comicon with Jim Demonakos Feb 13, 2013

We talk with Jim Demonakos, the Convention Director of the Emerald City Comicon all about the upcoming show happening March 1st to the 3rd. They've got a great guest list, amazing panels and cool exclusives so put on your cozy pants and take a listen.(51:36)

1333 - Comic Talk Feb 12, 2013

We hear from JK Woodward about an art auction to raise money to help pay for Peter David's medical bills and then jump into talk on Geoff Johns leaving Green Lantern, DC's recently announced cancellations and new titles, the upcoming Batman TV series toys, the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead and more. (1:02:55)

1332 - Marvel Now Round Nine - Savage Wolverine, Uncanny X-Force and Young Avengers Feb 07, 2013

Our Marvel Now coverage continues with our thoughts on Savage Wolverine #1, Uncanny X-Force #1 and Young Avengers #1. We also get some belated Christmas wishes from our favorite inebriated Avenger. (1:19:07)

1331 - Off the Racks: Threshold #1, X-Factor #250, Star Wars #1 Feb 06, 2013

It's time for another round of Off the Rack reviews as we cover Threshold #1 from DC, X-Factor #250 from Marvel and Star Wars #1 from Dark Horse. We've also got an impassioned rant from Jamie regarding DC's WTF certified books (adult language alert). (1:16:09)

1330 - Comic Talk: WTF Certified Feb 05, 2013

Discussions on this general chat episode include the Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness and The Lone Ranger trailers, Green Lantern The Animated Series, DC's WTF certified books, the new line of Star Wars figures and some Taylor Swift talk. Taylor Swift? WTF? (48:57)

1329 - Talking with Tiz Jan 31, 2013

Tiz from Fan Expo Canada gives us the skinny on this year's Toronto Comicon, Fan Expo Vancouver and Fan Expo Canada. In between con talk we discuss 'Titanic', Lucca, Amsterdam, 'Duck Dynasty' and so much more. (1:36:24)

1328 - An Experiment with Action Lab Comics and Dave Dwonch Jan 30, 2013

Dave Dwonch, the Creative Director of Action Lab Entertainment, joins us to discuss their many upcoming projects this year. We learn about their new mature readers line 'Danger Zone', NFL Rush Zone and their appearance at the Super Bowl Experience, their Free Comic Book Day books and more. (1:09:00)

1327 - Comic Talk Jan 29, 2013

Author Tom King joins us in studio to talk about his story in the upcoming Vertigo anthology 'Time Warp'. We then talk about the cancellation of the Green Lantern and Young Justice animated series, IDW making new X-Files comics, JJ Abrams agreeing to direct the next Star Wars movie, Star Trek Deep Space Nine and more. (1:34:17)

1326 - Marvel Now Round Eight Jan 24, 2013

Time to look at some more of the new Marvel Now books. In this episode we discuss New Avengers #1, Morbius: The Living Vampire #1 and The Superior Spider-Man #1. (52:00)

1325 - Best of 2012 Nominations Part Two Jan 23, 2013

And now part two of our nominations for the Best of 2012. In this episode we cover Best Writer, Artist, Writer/Artist, Inker, Color Artist, Letterer, Editor, Cover Artist, Breakout Talent, Comic Project in Another Medium, Most Important News, Most Anticipated for 2013 and Best Revamp. It's toyetic! (1:28:11)

1324 - Best of 2012 Nominations Show Part One Jan 21, 2013

It's time to reveal the nominations for the CGS Best of 2012 Awards. Here in part one we have New Hero, New Villain, New Comic, Limited Series, Single Issue or Oneshot, Cliffhanger or Moment, Storyline, Sleeper/Surprise Hit, Ongoing, Reprint, Original Graphic Novel and Publication About Comics. (1:21:42)

1323 - Previews Jan 17, 2013

Previews time! David Hedgecock, CEO of Ape Entertainment, joins us to discuss the return of Poison Elves and sticks around as we go through the January Previews catalog for items shipping mostly in March. (2:02:43)

1322 - Top 5 Justice Leaguers Jan 16, 2013

Time for another Top 5 list, this time on members of the Justice League. It's Leaguetastic! (1:21:49)

1321 - Comic Talk Jan 15, 2013

In this episode we recap our weekend visit with the Wild Pig Comics crew, discuss the writing change on Constantine, talk about the recent DC cancelled titles as well as the ending of Comics Buyer's Guide. (53:49)

1320 - A Conversation with Jeff Lemire Jan 10, 2013

It's time to catch up with Jeff Lemire on projects past, present and future. We discuss his graphic novel Underwater Welder, the ending of Sweet Tooth, his taking over as writer on Green Arrow, his new project for Vertigo, Hockey and more. (49:43)

1319 - Comic Talk Jan 08, 2013

There's a hodge podge of topics in this episode. We have some convention talk, discuss Danielle Corsetto's upcoming 'Adventure Time' OGN, Shane goes on and on about Legos, and we trumpet the return of DC Nation on the Cartoon Newtork. (1:00:26)

1318 - Off the Racks: ASM #700, Black Beetle #0, Whistling Skull #1 Jan 03, 2013

We discuss Amazing Spider-Man #700 from Marvel, Black Beetle #0 from Dark Horse and JSA Libery Files: The Whistling Skull #1 from DC in this episode plus Jamie gives his thoughts on the first two chapters of the Aquaman/Justice League crossover 'Throne of Atlantis'. (1:14:00)

1317 - Marvel Now Round Seven: We Play Catch Up Jan 02, 2013

There were a bunch of new Marvel Now issues that came out just before Christmas and we catch up on them here. Second issues of Avengers, Avengers Arena, Cable and X-Force, Captain America, FF, Indestructible Hulk and Thunderbolts are discussed as well as third and fourth issues of some other titles. (1:24:39)

1316 - Post Christmas Mishmosh Dec 31, 2012

We're back in the studio for the first time after our Christmas break. We've got Super Show updates, the CGS mailbag, our Secret Santa exchange, some Dr. Who Christmas special talk, Matt goes 'Off the Reservation' and more. And stay tuned after the credits as Jamie D interviews some special guests. (1:24:42)

1315 - Spotlight on Spider-Man in Other Media Dec 26, 2012

Time for one last Spider-Man spotlight, this time in other media. The animated series, live action TV show, movies, toys, music, collectibles and so much more are discussed in this episode. (1:46:41)

A Christmas Carol: Chapter Two Dec 23, 2012

It's time again for Murd, our resident Christmas expert, to perform a dramatic reading. This time it's the second chapter of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. (38:13)

1314 - Comic Talk Dec 20, 2012

Topics of discussion include the recent Locust Moon Comics Festival in Philadelphia, 2013 CGS convention appearances, Bryan's thoughts on some recent Marvel Now #1 issues and the mid-season finale of Arrow. (1:05:41)

1313 - Spotlight on Spider-Man in the Modern Age Dec 19, 2012

Our 50th anniversary spotlight on Spider-Man throughout the ages concludes in this episode with the Modern Age. Chris and Dan return from our last Spider-Man spotlight to discuss the JMS era, Ezekiel, the 9/11 issue, Death in the Family, Sins of the Past, Civil War, One More Day, Brand New Day and more. (1:53:31)

1312 - Marvel Now Round Six Dec 18, 2012

The Marvel Now discussions keep on coming. In this episode we talk about Avengers Arena #1 and Cable and X-Force #1 as well as Fantastic Four #2, All-New X-Men #3 and Avengers Assemble #10. (1:10:51)

1311 - Previews Dec 13, 2012

'It's the most wonderful time of the month.' Put on your glasses and follow along as we go through the December Previews catalog for items shipping mostly in February 2013. (1:16:14)

1310 - Marvel Now Round Five Dec 12, 2012

Time to return to our Marvel Now coverage. We discuss the number one issues of FF, Avengers and Thunderbolts and touch on the number two issues of All-New X-men, Uncanny Avengers, A+X, X-Men Legacy and Thor: God of Thunder. (1:20:10)

1309 - Catching up with Ron Marz Dec 11, 2012

Ron Marz is writing quite a lot of comics currently. He joins us to discuss his many projects which include Shinku, Prophecy, Artifacts, Magdalena, The Protectors and Ravine. Throw in some talk about Star Wars, football, hammers and razors and you got yourself a show. (1:09:27)

1308 - Playin' the Ponies with Katie Cook and Andy Price Dec 06, 2012

The creative team behind My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #1, writer Katie Cook and artist Andy Price, join us in this episode.We discuss the public's (occasionally extreme) reaction to the book, getting kids into comics, the perils and pitfalls of Disneyland and more. (1:13:15)

1307 - Off the Racks Dec 05, 2012

In this episode we discuss Justice League Dark #14 from DC, Journey Into Mystery #646 from Marvel and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #1 from IDW. Concretize! (1:08:24)

1306 - A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That Dec 04, 2012

Some follow up on our Monkees Spotlight, Karen Berger's departure from Vertigo, The Hobbit, The Walking Dead, Arrow, the Mayans and Legos are just some of what's discussed in this all over the place episode. (58:53)

1305 - Comic Talk Nov 29, 2012

After some discussion on our Thanksgiving and Black Friday activities we dive into some comic talk. We discuss in some detail (that means spoilers!) Amazing Spider-Man #698, Jamie gives his thoughts on the 'Arrow' TV show and we get some history of Ultron in anticipation of the upcoming 'Age of Ultron' event from Marvel in 2013. (1:00:36)

1304 - Marvel Now Round Four Nov 27, 2012

We take a look at the next batch of Marvel Now branded books in this episode - Captain America #1 and Indestructible Hulk #1 as well as Deadpool #2 and Iron Man #2. (1:13:52)

1303 - Therapy with Uncle Sal Nov 25, 2012

Hang on to your wigs and keys - it's Uncle Sal time. 'Nuff said. (2:46:14)

1302 - Spotlight on The Monkees Nov 23, 2012

In this episode we shine our spotlight on The Monkees. We discuss how we first got into The Monkees, our favorite songs, our favorite episodes, trivia, the upcoming tour and more. This episode was originally a CGS iPhone app exclusive but now gets a wider release (1:25:27)

1301 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2012 Nov 21, 2012

We start with an Off the Rack from Murd on 'Are You My Mother?', chat with Steve Hoveke about his Kickstarter project for 'The Steamworld Chronicles', talk about the 'Wreck It Ralph' and 'Skyfall' movies and go over some of the original art results from the latest Heritage Auctions. (1:16:21)

1300 - Marvel Now Round Three Nov 20, 2012

We continue with our reviews of the newest batch of Marvel Now books. In this episode we discuss All-New X-Men #1, Fantastic Four #1, Thor: God of Thunder #1, X-Men Legacy #1 and Avengers Assemble #9. (1:43:14)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 5 Nov 18, 2012

Guest Co-Host Lance Kizer assists with discussing 'Old Jungle' Sayings, Family Legacies, Legends, and the Color Purple. We give an in depth look at the Ghost Who Walks from its origins, newspaper strips, comics, novels, and live-action interpretations. Grab Devil and saddle up Hero and join in the fun as we look at the Phantom. (1:49:25)

1299 - Previews Nov 15, 2012

It's Previews time once again! We go over items from the November Previews catalog that will mostly be shipping in January. (1:18:55)

1298 - Comic Talk Nov 14, 2012

In this episode we discuss Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm and how it might affect the Star Wars movies, comics and toys, DC's upcoming Katana, Vibe and Justice League of America books and some spoiler filled TV talk on The Walking Dead and Arrow. (1:08:44)

1297 - Marvel Now Round Two Nov 13, 2012

Our coverage of the Marvel Now books continues as we give our Buy/Borrow/Pants reviews of Deadpool #1 and Iron Man #1. (53:13)

1296 - Marvel Now Round One Nov 08, 2012

We begin our coverage of Marvel Now as we take a spoiler filled look at Red She-Hulk #58, Marvel Now Point One #1 and A Plus X #1. (54:14)

1295 - Off the Racks Nov 06, 2012

Joe Kubert Presents #1 from DC, Uncanny Avengers #1 from Marvel, Multiple Warheads #1 from Image and Cyberforce #1 from Top Cow are reviewed (with spoilers) in this episode. We also talk with artist JK Woodward about his experience during Hurricane Sandy (1:15:16)

1294 - Spotlight on Spider-Man in the Chromium Age (90's) Nov 01, 2012

Our 50th Anniversary spotlight on Spider-Man continues as we look at his 'Chromium Age' - the 1990's. Chris from Wild Pig Comics joins us again as does Dan Cangilla who is a big fan of this era. We discuss Carnage, the return of Peter's parents, Peter and Mary Jane's baby, the 'deaths' during this era, Spider-Girl, the Clone Saga and more. (1:21:51)

1293 - Ridin' the Storm Out Oct 29, 2012

As we prepare for the storm heading our way, we decided the best thing to do is to talk about comics. We discuss Marvel Now!, the first Hawkeye mini series, Super-Hero movies, the changes coming to Spider-Man and more. (2:23:04)

1292 - Top 5 Avengers Oct 25, 2012

In this the 'Year of the Avengers', we realized we've never done a Top 5 Avengers list before. Longtime listener Mario Muscar helps us remedy that as he joins us for this episode. (1:15:57)

1291 - Rappin' with Fred Chao Oct 24, 2012

Fred Chao joins us to talk about his Kickstarter project for his book 'Alison And Her Rainy Day Robot' as well as revisiting 'Johnny Hiro'. Plus we coax Fred into performing a Star Wars rap for us. (50:53)

1290 - 'Marvel Comics: The Untold Story' with author Sean Howe Oct 22, 2012

'Marvel Comics: The Untold Story' is 'An unvarnished, unauthorized, behind-the-scenes account of one of the most dominant pop cultural forces in contemporary America.' Marvel history buff Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics joins us to talk about the book with the author Sean Howe (50:17)

1289 - Comic Talk: News Edition Oct 18, 2012

There was a lot of news coming out of New York Comic Con as well as after the con was over. We discuss IDW's announcements, Cartoon Network pulling DC Nation off the air, Scott Snyder and Jim Lee on a new Superman title, the SHIELD TV series pilot and more. (55:15)

1288 - TV Talk on Arrow and The Walking Dead Oct 16, 2012

Time for a change of pace from comic talk to TV talk. Shane and Pants discuss the series premiere of 'Arrow' and the third season premiere of 'The Walking Dead'. Spoilers! (1:00:35)

1287 - The 2012 New York Comic Con Tapes Oct 15, 2012

The latest New York Comic Con has come and gone and CGS was there. Listen to some reports from the floor as well as interviews with Simone Bianchi, Ron Marz and more (1:03:29)

1286 - Previews Oct 11, 2012

Once again it's time for Previews! We go over the October catalog for items shipping mostly in December. (1:00:06)

1285 - Off the Racks Oct 09, 2012

Our Marvel choice for this month's off the rack was delayed so Jamie and Shane discuss Avengers vs. X-men #12 instead. We then talk about Sword of Sorcery #0 from DC and Stumptown Volume 2 from Oni Press and briefly go over some of the other DC zero issues. (1:06:10)

1284 - Listener Feedback Oct 08, 2012

After a health update from Jamie D we jump into some listener feedback. Topics include the Dredd movie, where to start with Dr. Who, what to name your newborn child and more. (1:06:08)

1283 - Skype Me with Julian Lytle Oct 06, 2012

Julian Lytle returns to the show as we test drive Skype for the first time. Julian tells us all about the recent MorrisonCon and gives us his theory on Avengers vs X-Men. It's been said before, but the man is plantanas! (1:46:46)

1282 - Avengers vs X-Men Issue 12 Call In Show Oct 04, 2012

It's the final issue of the Avengers vs X-Men series. How did it end and what are it's repercussions for the Marvel Universe? We give our thought on the issue and take some phone calls from our listeners to hear what they think. (1:22:05)

1281 - Conventions Conventions Conventions! Oct 01, 2012

Pants flies solo in this episode about - you guessed it - Conventions! First up is some talk about the recent Hershey Comic Con, then some New York Comic Con talk and then finally some more information about our own upcoming convention - The CGS Super Show 2013. (28:08)

1280 - Top 5 Costumes Sep 27, 2012

Cosplayer and costume maker Amber Love joins us in studio for this wide open top 5 episode on costumes. (1:05:59)

1279 - Comic Talk Sep 25, 2012

Amber Love joins us in studio to talk about the upcoming Super Hero event at the Comic Fusion store in Flemington, NJ on October 6th and 7th. We also touch on the settlement of the Robert Kirkman/Tony Moore lawsuit, movie news on Wolverine and Dredd 3D and more. (1:08:18)

1278 - Avengers vs X-Men Issue 11 Sep 23, 2012

SPOILERS! We go over the penultimate issue of Avengers vs. X-Men in this episode. Who makes the 'ultimate sacrifice' and what do we think will happen in issue 12? (52:12)

1277 - Off the Racks Sep 20, 2012

Time for another round of Off the Rack reviews. In this episode we discuss Phantom Lady #1 from DC, Hawkeye #1 from Marvel and Archer & Armstrong #1 from Valiant. (1:05:29)

1276 - Wild Pig Grand Reopening Recap Sep 18, 2012

CGS was in Kenilworth, NJ this past weekend for the grand reopening sale at Wild Pig Comics. Hear about what we bought, what raffles we won and the future for the store. We also discuss the changes made with Tim Drake being Robin and throw in an announcement or two regarding CGS in 2013. (1:06:12)

1275 - Previews Sep 14, 2012

Yes it's Previews time once again. We go through the September Previews for items shipping beginning in November. (1:06:19)

1274 - A Conversation with Bill Willingham Sep 12, 2012

We're big fans of Fables here at CGS so it was great to get to talk to writer Bill Willingham. We discuss his childhood reading habits, his desire to be Tarzan and of course Fables. He's also spearheading a convention next year - Fabletown and Beyond. (1:23:29)

1273 - Baltimore Comic Con Recap and more Sep 11, 2012

Pants discusses the recent Baltimore Comic Con with in studio guest author Tom King. We talk about Tom's experience as a first time exhibitor at the convention, his book 'A Once Crowded Sky', the Marvel panel that Pants appeared on and more. Wait...Pants was on a Marvel Panel? This I gotta hear. (1:04:34)

1272 - CGS Behind the Scenes Clip Show Sep 07, 2012

Time for another clip show of previously unaired material. There's some studio chatter from before and after episodes, recordings made for the CGS website but never used, content edited out of episodes, comic talk, tomfoolery and even some singing! (56:04)

1271 - DC's New 52: One Year Later Sep 05, 2012

It's been one year since DC relaunched their entire universe. What worked? What didn't work? What are some of our favorite books? In this episode we take a look back and give our thoughts on the last year of DC Comics. (1:29:50)

1270 - Comic Talk Sep 03, 2012

First up is some TV talk on the season premiere of Dr. Who and the pilot for SHIELD and then comic talk. We discuss Justice League 12, Batman Incorporated 3, Green Lantern Annual 1 and more. (1:10:35)

1269 - Spotlight on Batman: The Animated Series Aug 30, 2012

Batman: The Animated Series premiered on September 5th, 1992 almost twenty years ago so we thought it was a good time for a Spotlight episode. We discuss our favorite episodes, the voice actors, the toys, the movies and more. (1:10:06)

1268 - Comic Talk Aug 28, 2012

After some follow up on previous episodes we jump into discussions on Rob Liefeld's tweets, Superman and Wonder Woman as a couple, the new Justice League of America book, Wolverine's latest update to his story and more. (1:16:36)

1267 - CGS by the Sea Aug 26, 2012

Members of Comic Geek Speak and some friends of the show headed down to Stone Harbor, NJ this weekend to visit with fellow geek Adam Murdough. In this episode we catch up with them to see what they've been up to recently. Find out who is going on a book signing tour in 2013, who collects memorabilia from the live action Spider-Man TV show and who was recently almost hired by Marvel. (59:04)

1266 - Avengers vs X-Men Month 5 Aug 24, 2012

Spider-Man takes a beating, the Phoenix Five get whittled down to two and Hope stands up to Cyclops. We discuss all this and more as we go over issues 9 and 10 of Avengers vs X-Men. (1:09:59)

1265 - Off the Racks Aug 22, 2012

In this episode we give our Buy/Borrow/Pants reviews of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #1 from DC, Captain Marvel #1 from Marvel and Revival #1 from Image and have some brief discussions on Daredevil, Fantastic Four and Batman: Earth One. (1:04:34)

1264 - Leaving Megalopolis Kickstarter with Jim Calafiore Aug 21, 2012

Jim has been on a few of our conventions episodes, but this is the first time we've had him on for a full interview. We cover his work for Valiant Comics in the 90's, his run on Exiles for Marvel and Aquaman and Secret Six for DC. He's now got a Kickstarter campaign for Leaving Megalopolis - a graphic novel with writer Gail Simone. (1:09:40)

1263 - Comic Talk Aug 16, 2012

It's a relaxed episode with just Jamie D. and Pants. After some discussion on the passing of Joe Kubert, we talk about Marvel's cancellation of The Defenders book, Joss Whedon signing on to the Avengers sequel, the Superman Family Adventures comic and more. (56:06)

1262 - Molly Danger Kickstarter with Jamal Igle Aug 14, 2012

Jamal Igle joins us to talk about Molly Danger and the Kickstarter campaign to help finance it. We also discuss his recent work on Kiss for IDW, how he got on to the weekly 52 book from DC and more. (1:18:52)

Classic Geek Speak: A Conversation with Joe Kubert Aug 12, 2012

The comics industry has lost a legend today in the passing of Joe Kubert. To honor the man in our own small way, we represent our conversation with him from November of 2005. (52:44)

1261 - Catching up with ILM's Tom Martinek Aug 09, 2012

Tom Martinek works for Industrial Light & Magic and it's been far too long since we've had him on to talk movies. We discuss his work on the Avengers movie, the award his team won for Transformers: Dark of the Moon, how he ended up in a room with George Lucas, the recent superhero movies and more including his best day of work ever. (1:19:49)

1260 - Previews Aug 08, 2012

It's Previews time again! We go through the August catalog for items shipping in October and we also tell you what book to order 'if you want to crush your nuts as you read.' (1:27:21)

1259 - Talking Fan Expo Canada with Tiz Aug 07, 2012

Fan Expo Canada is coming up in only a few weeks in Toronto so we talk with the Event Coordinator Tiziano De Santis all about conventions in general and specifically what to expect from this year's show. (1:36:52)

1258 - Off the Racks Aug 02, 2012

For this off the rack episode we give our thoughts on the first issues of some current mini series - American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares from DC/Verigo, The Infernal Man-Thing from Marvel and Prophecy from Dynamite. We also throw in some John Carter movie talk. (1:11:52)

1257 - Avengers vs X-Men Month 4 Jul 31, 2012

An Avenger burns, Namor attacks Wakanda, and the Phoenix Five lose a member. All this and more from issues 7 and 8 of Avengers vs X-men. (57:34)

1256 - Comic Talk: News Edition Jul 29, 2012

Neil Gaiman returning to Sandman, John Layman taking over writing duties on Detective Comics and Marvel movie news are just some of the stories from Comic-Con that we discuss in this episode. We also get a health update from Jamie. (1:07:56)

1255 - Spotlight on Spider-Man in the Copper Age Jul 27, 2012

Our spotlight on Spider-Man for his 50th anniversary continues as we look at his 'Copper' age - the 1980's. Chris from Wild Pig Comics joins us again as we discuss the Hobgoblin, the black costume, Mary Jane and Peter's wedding, 'The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man' and more. (1:41:11)

1254 - A Conversation with Colleen Doran Jul 25, 2012

Most comic fans would probably know Colleen Doran from her work on 'A Distant Soil', but she's done work for DC, Marvel and many other publishers also. In this episode we discuss her career in comics, her quest to digitally restore 'A Distant Soil' and much more including her strange connection to Fabio. (1:20:11)

1253 - 'The Dark Knight Rises' Movie Review Jul 23, 2012

'The Dark Knight Rises' movie has finally arrived and a room full of Geeks give their thoughts on it. (1:25:04)

1252 - Top 5 Original Graphic Novels Jul 20, 2012

Four Geeks plus three members of the Wild Pig crew equals a packed house for this Top 5 episode on Original Graphic Novels. (1:44:39)

1251 - The Road to 'The Dark Knight Rises' Jul 18, 2012

In anticipation of 'The Dark Knight Rises' coming out this Friday, we discuss the previous two Batman films - what comic books stories the movies draw from, the casting of the various roles and more. (1:31:28)

1250 - 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Interviews Jul 15, 2012

Comic-Con was this past weekend and Pants was there. Listen to his interviews with Katie Cook, Dave Dwonch, Jim Calafiore, Kevin Freeman, Freddie Williams II, Jamal Igle and the Eisner Award winning Mike Norton. (1:03:57)

1249 - Previews Jul 12, 2012

It's time once again for Previews! We go over the July Previews for items shipping mostly in September. (1:18:49)

1248 - Before Watchmen Jul 11, 2012

'Before Watchmen' has arrived. We take a Buy/Borrow/Pants look at the first month of books - 'Minutemen', 'Silk Spectre', 'Comedian' and 'Nite Owl'. (57:43)

1247 - Comic Talk Jul 10, 2012

This episode is dominated by discussion, speculation, theories and more about the 'Marvel NOW!' relaunch. (1:07:43)

1246 - The Amazing Spider-Man Movie Review Jul 07, 2012

For Spider-Man's 50th Anniversary year we get a reboot of the movie franchise. Chris, Dani and Ryan from Wild Pig Comics join us to talk all about 'The Amazing Spider-Man' film. (1:06:24)

1245 - A Conversation with Christos Gage Jul 05, 2012

Christos Gage is currently writing 'Avengers Academy' and 'X-Men Legacy' for Marvel and 'Angel & Faith' for Dark Horse. He's also got an original graphic novel coming out from Top Cow/Minotaur Press this month called 'Sunset'. We chat with him about all of this as well as his upcoming work with Neal Adams on 'First X-men'. (1:12:11)

1244 - Avengers vs X-Men Month 3 Jul 03, 2012

A battle on the moon! The Phoenix Five! Peace on Earth? We're only at the halfway point of 'Avengers vs. X-Men' and there's plenty going in with more to come as we cover issues 5 and 6 of the series. (1:10:38)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 4 Jul 01, 2012

It's a Thark, It's a Lotharian, It's a Red Martian...No, It's John Carter! To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the creation of the character, we look to bring the Virginian center stage in episode 4. Guest Host Al Sparrow (Torchsong on the forums) helps astral project us into the world of John Carter of Mars. (1:44:13)

1243 - Uncle Sal Jun 28, 2012

As he's quick to point out, it's been a while since we've had Sal Abbinanti, or 'Uncle Sal' as we like to call him, on our show. We remedy that with this over two hour extravaganza. Listen along won't you please and enjoy the monologues of America's Sweetheart. (2:13:55)

1242 - Comic Talk Jun 26, 2012

We talk about the most recent Wizard World Philadelphia convention, Jamal Igle's 'Molly Danger' book joins the Action Lab family, Mike catches us up on what he's been doing recently and we debut his new segment 'Gallagher's Gallows'. (1:03:33)

1241 - Spotlight on GI Joe in Comics Jun 21, 2012

We've put the spotlight on the GI Joe toys in the past, but now we shine that light on the comic books. Our emphasis is mainly on the Marvel Comics series started by Larry Hama, but we do touch on the recent series from IDW as well. Chris from Wild Pig Comics joins us again to discuss this great run of comics. (1:29:21)

1240 - The Return of AJ Lieberman Jun 20, 2012

In this episode we catch up with writer AJ Lieberman who has a new book 'Harvest' coming out in August from Image Comics. After reminiscing about his work on 'Harley Quinn', 'Batman: Gotham Knights', 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' and 'Term Life', we dive into the first issue of 'Harvest'. (1:09:00)

1239 - Batman: Night of the Owls Jun 19, 2012

Batman has been one of our favorite titles from DC's relaunch. The 'Night of the Owls' crossover spread the story to the rest of the Bat Universe. We review the story in Batman to this point and go through the crossover titles and discuss the reveal in Batman #10. SPOILERS! (1:53:50)

1238 - Off the Racks Jun 14, 2012

Our choices for some off the rack discussion for this episode are Batman Annual #1 from DC, Fury Max #1 from Marvel and Mind the Gap #1 from Image. We also touch on Trio #1, Star Trek:TNG/Doctor Who #1 and more. (1:09:16)

1237 - Talking Marvel in the 60's and 70's with author Pierre Comtois Jun 13, 2012

TwoMorrows Publishing has put out some great books on comics and comics history. Author Pierre Comtois joins us to talk about his books on Marvel in the 60's and 70's. (1:00:35)

1236 - Previews Jun 12, 2012

It's Previews time again! We go over the June Previews for books shipping in August. (1:41:16)

1235 - Spotlight on Spider-Man in the Bronze Age Jun 07, 2012

We continue to celebrate Spider-Man's 50th Anniversary with his appearances in the Bronze Age. Chris from Wild Pig Comics joins us again as we cover from Amazing Spider-Man #101 through #200. (1:28:45)

1234 - DC's New 52: The Second Wave Jun 06, 2012

Six new titles from DC make up the 'Second Wave' of the New 52. We give the buy/borrow/pants treatment to Batman Incorporated, Dial H, Earth 2, GI Combat, The Ravagers and Worlds' Finest. (1:52:38)

1233 - Avengers vs X-Men Month 2 Jun 05, 2012

It's month two of Avengers vs X-Men and we cover issues 3 and 4. The tension is building as the teams search for Hope and the Phoenix force gets closer to Earth. (1:08:09)

1232 - Spotlight on Marvel in the 2000's Part Two May 24, 2012

Our look at Marvel in the 2000's continues as we cover the years 2002-2004. (2:08:18)

1231 - Comic Talk May 22, 2012

'You can't get off topic if there is no topic to begin with.' We talk about the new Avengers TV show comic from Boom and the second wave of DC's new 52, but there's also a nice story about Jamie on a track. (1:01:26)

1230 - Off the Racks May 17, 2012

Green Lantern Animated Series #1 (DC), Secret Service #1 (Marvel/Icon) and The Shadow #1 (Dynamite) were our choices for some off the rack discussion this month. (1:11:12)

1229 - A Conversation with Mike Norton and Tim Seeley May 16, 2012

Mike and Tim are certainly busy right now with projects like Revival, Battlepug, Witchblade, Double Feature Comics, Hack/Slash and more. They managed to find some time to talk to us to let us know all about them. (1:08:30)

1228 - Comic Talk May 15, 2012

In this episode we talk about the Avengers movie (again!), Justice League International, Hellblazer, the upcoming 'Arrow' TV show, some original comic art auction results and more. (1:06:03)

1227 - Previews May 10, 2012

It's Previews time again! We go over the May Previews for books shipping in July (1:11:04)

1226 - Super Wild Pig Show Recap May 09, 2012

Comic Geek Speak and Wild Pig Comics joined forces this past weekend to put on the Super Wild Pig Show and we had a great time. In this episode we talk about the setup, our purchases, the Freking Swear Awards, the raffles, who we saw at the show and more. (1:20:38)

1225 - Avengers Movie Review May 07, 2012

Geeks assemble! We've waited a long time for the Avengers movie and now that we've seen it we can't wait to talk about it. (1:12:54)

1224 - Avengers vs X-Men Month 1 May 03, 2012

Our look at the battle between Marvel's two biggest teams starts here as we cover issues 0, 1 and 2 of 'Avengers vs X-Men'. The lines have been drawn - whose side are you on? (1:34:24)

1223 - Summit City and Denver Comic Con Convention Talk May 02, 2012

Convention season is in full swing and some familiar voices join us to discuss some upcoming shows. Zack Kruse tells us all about the Summit City Comic Con and Charlito regales us with news on the Denver Comic Con. (1:38:53)

1222 - Comic Talk May 01, 2012

Shane, Murd and Pants talk about some Walking Dead original art and the new video game as well as some upcoming conventions and their guest lists. (1:08:08)

1221 - Listener Feedback Apr 26, 2012

Discussion topics brought up by our listeners include which of the DC new 52 books we're still reading, a challenging sketch request for artists at conventions, how much violence can we see from AMC's 'The Walking Dead' and more. (1:03:05)

1220 - Kickstarting Crazy Mary Apr 25, 2012

We talk with writer Michael Colbert and artists JK Woodward and William Blankenship about their graphic novel Crazy Mary which is currently on Kickstarter . (1:20:46)

1219 - Comic Talk Apr 24, 2012

Topics of discussion include DC Comics' upcoming #0 issues, Batman: Odyssey, the Young Justice Season Finale, Marvel's Augmented Reality App, Batman: Night of the Owls and more. (1:16:11)

1218 - Spotlight on Marvel Comics in the 2000's Part One Apr 19, 2012

Our look at Marvel Comics through the ages nears its conclusion. The launch of the Ultimate line, Bendis on Daredevil, Alias and the Sentry are some of the topics discussed in this episode as we go through the years 2000-2001. (1:45:10)

1217 - The 2012 C2E2 Tapes Apr 18, 2012

Pants went to Chicago for C2E2 and did some interviews with writer Charles Soule, Filip Sablik from Top Cow, Jeff Dyer and Steve Ott from 'Every Waking Moment', Steve Bryant, Ryan Stegman, Chris Caira, Jim Segulin from the Raging Bullets podcast and JK Woodward. (1:21:54)

1216 - Comic Talk Apr 17, 2012

Just a good old fashioned comic talk episode. We discuss some of the news coming out of C2E2, Fantastic Four Season 1, the Ultimates line and even chat about some classic TV. (1:19:59)

1215 - Spotlight on Spider-Man in the Silver Age Apr 12, 2012

Wild Pig Comics' own Chris Eberle joins us to talk about Spider-Man in the Silver Age. The stories, the artists, the villains, the supporting cast and even the cartoon series are discussed. We cover from Amazing Fantasy #15 through Amazing Spider-Man #100. (1:36:43)

1214 - Looking Ahead to the Super Wild Pig Show Apr 10, 2012

After some Avengers vs X-Men discussion we dive into all things Super Wild Pig Show. Chris and Dani from Wild Pig Comics join us in studio to discuss the details of the upcoming convention. (1:48:18)

1213 - Previews Apr 04, 2012

What time is it? It's Previews time! (The Management is aware of the repetitiveness of the descriptions for Previews episodes, but hopes you'll listen and enjoy them anyway.) (1:41:32)

1212 - Off the Racks on Fairest, Avengers Assemble and The Manhattan Projects Apr 02, 2012

After Pants gives his recap on Emerald City Comicon, we review some recent books - specifically Fairest #1 from Vertigo, Avengers Assemble #1 from Marvel and The Manhattan Projects #1 from Image. (1:17:06)

1211 - What Fools We Are Apr 01, 2012

For April Fools Day we present this behind the scenes glimpse into the recording studio. This show is a collection of previously unheard clips made mostly before the episodes start and, with the exception of Pants, without the knowledge of the other Geeks. (52:43)

1210 - Gone to Amerikay with Derek McCulloch Mar 29, 2012

Join us on a trip through time as seen through the eyes of the Irish as we speak to Derek McCulloch, author of the new Vertigo graphic novel 'Gone to Amerikay'. We discuss the complex story, his work with Colleen Doran, and Irish music. (1:05:18)

1209 - A Conversation with Dave Wachter on 'Night of 1000 Wolves' Mar 28, 2012

Dave Wachter returns to the show to discuss his upcoming book from IDW 'Night of 1000 Wolves' as well as his other recent projects. (1:20:24)

1208 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Mar 27, 2012

After some announcements about the forums and upcoming conventions, we dig into our voice mails and e-mails. We hear from our listeners about their experience at the London Super Comic Convention, get a question about Comic Now! magazine and get asked about our apparent 'DC bias'. All this plus some Shazam talk and Muddle the Murd! (1:06:45)

1207 - A Conversation with Dave Dwonch on Double Jumpers and Action Lab Entertainment Mar 22, 2012

In this episode we talk with the Creative Director of Action Lab Entertainment Dave Dwonch about his latest book 'Double Jumpers' and so much more. We also get a health update from Mike. (1:24:08)

1206 - Into the Darkness with David Hine and Jeremy Haun Mar 21, 2012

The Darkness #101 comes out today from Top Cow with a new creative team on the book. We talk with writer David Hine and artist Jeremy Haun about their take on Jackie Estacado and the Darkness. (1:04:39)

1205 - Walking Dead Season Two Wrap Up And Look Ahead To Season Three Mar 19, 2012

The second season of The Walking Dead has ended and left us wanting more. We discuss the season finale and what to look for in the third season. SPOILERS! (58:00)

1204 - Talking Emerald City Comicon with Jim Demonakos Mar 15, 2012

The Emerald City Comicon is having their 10th annual convention this March 30th to April 1st. Convention director, Kirby Krackle member and all around good guy Jim Demonakos joins us to talk about one of the biggest comic conventions in the US. (55:06)

1203 - Comic Talk: DC Animation Edition Mar 13, 2012

Justice League: Doom, Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice are discussed in this DC animation centric episode. Spoilers! (1:18:45)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 3 Mar 11, 2012

Comics: With or Without Pulp remembers the great Dave Stevens on the 4th anniversary of his death, by discussing The Rocketeer. Special guest and Number 1 Rocketeer fan, Steve Bryant cohosts the show to discuss the character, the source material, the movie, and its creator. So, strap on your rocket pack, grab your helmet, make sure your riding boots are on tight, and listen to Episode #3: 'Burning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone'. (1:26:00)

1202 - Jamie and Shana's Big Adventure Mar 09, 2012

Jamie and his sister Shana did some recordings recapping their days in London after the London Super Comic Convention. Jamie's trip to London was made possible by the generosity of our listeners and this episode is a thank you to them for giving him this great holiday. (50:45)

1201 - DC's New 52 Six Months On Mar 08, 2012

It's been six months since the relaunch of the DC Universe, so it seemed like a good enough time to revisit the new 52 books. Spoilers! (2:10:29)

1200 - Our 7th Anniversary Mar 07, 2012

It's been seven years since Comic Geek Speak debuted back on March 7th, 2005. Listeners Chris Eberle from Wild Pig Comics, Shawn Pryor from Action Lab Entertainment, Jason Grice, Kyle Moyer and others join us in studio to celebrate. Hear about Jamie's trip to London, we debut the theme song for 'Muddle the Murd', Mike introduces his new segment, Bryan talks about the comic 'Z' that he worked on in the 90's, we have a very late Secret Santa gift exchange and questions from the Geeks to each other. All this and more in this near two and a half hour long extravaganza. (2:25:46)

1199 - Previews Mar 06, 2012

It's Previews time again! We go over the March Previews for books shipping beginning in May. There's a lot of good stuff solicited this month. (1:20:31)

1198 - The Comic Book Podcast Companion Interview Mar 01, 2012

From the Comic Geek Speak vault comes this previously unaired April 2008 recording used for our interview with Eric Houston for his book 'The Comic Book Podcast Companion'. (1:32:40)

1197 - CGS Invades London Part 2 Feb 28, 2012

It's day two of the London Super Comic Convention. Hear interviews with Chris Ryall from IDW, Jamal Igle, Rich Johnston from Bleeding Cool, JK Woodward, Miguel Jorge and Brian Bolland and our convention wrap up. (52:25)

1196 - CGS Invades London Part 1 Feb 26, 2012

CGS travels to the inaugural London Super Comic Convention! Hear some pre-travel talk, our visit to Mega City Comics, a pre-con chat with David Petersen, our coverage of the first day of the show including the very first 'Muddle the Murd' segment and more. (1:21:42)

1195 - Top 5 Dream Team-ups or Versus Feb 23, 2012

Our wildest 'n' wooliest Top Five yet! We give free rein to our imaginations as we list the crazy character crossovers we'd most like to see, but probably never will. Argosy! (1:08:16)

1194 - Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Movie Review Feb 22, 2012

2012 will have many comic book movie releases and we'll be here to review them. First up is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Has it really been five years since the last Ghost Rider movie? Yes it has. (44:09)

1193 - Comic Talk: London Super Comic Convention Edition Feb 21, 2012

London Baby! The London Super Comic Convention is coming up this weekend and CGS will be there! We talk to David Monteith from the Geek Syndicate podcast who is the official 'face' for the convention. Plus an announcement from Murd about his new trivia segment. (1:05:21)

1192 - Best of 2011 Awards Show Feb 16, 2012

The votes are in and it's time to announce the winners in our CGS Best of 2011 Awards. We had some landslide winners, some narrow victories and even a tie! (1:09:58)

1191 - Comic Talk - Legal Brief Edition with Joe Sergi Feb 15, 2012

The lawsuits regarding Ghost Rider and The Walking Dead have been in the headlines recently, so we decided to place a call to our legal expert Joe Sergi to help us better understand them. We also discuss the new Scarlet Spider ongoing and the new Power Girl and Huntress costumes as seen on the cover to the upcoming Worlds' Finest #1. (1:15:39)

1190 - TV Talk on The Walking Dead and Comic Book Men Feb 14, 2012

The Walking Dead returned to TV this past Sunday and was immediately followed by the premiere of a new show called Comic Book Men. In this episode we discuss AMC's two hour block of comic book related programing. (1:00:58)

1189 - Previews Feb 09, 2012

It's Previews time again! We go over the February Previews for books shipping beginning in April. (1:22:20)

1188 - Comic Talk Feb 07, 2012

Some interesting news came out last week - DC officially announced 'Before Watchmen', the top ten selling books in January were all DC books, a new Avengers trailer debuted during the Super Bowl and on set pictures were released from the upcoming Judge Dredd movie. All this and Battlepug too! (1:22:10)

1187 - A Conversation with Ron Marz Feb 02, 2012

Ron Marz returns to the show to discuss his recent work for Top Cow (Artifacts, Magdalena and Witchblade), DC (Voodoo) and his creator owned title at Image Comics (Shinku). Other topics of conversation include comic conventions and (gasp!) some sports talk about the NY Giants and NY Mets (1:23:11)

1186 - Talking 'Adventure Time' with writer Ryan North Feb 01, 2012

The Cartoon Network show 'Adventure Time' gets its own ongoing comic book from Boom Studios this month and we have the writer Ryan North on to tell us all about it. We also have a brief conversation with Mr. Phil from the Indie Spinner Rack Podcast with cameos from Danielle Corsetto and Bill Ellis. (1:18:32)

1185 - Comic Talk Jan 31, 2012

TV and movie talk take up the bulk of the discussion in this episode. The X-Men First Class sequel, The Big Bang Theory, Green Arrow TV Pilot and Ghost Rider 2 are some of the topics brought up along with Walt Simonson's upcoming DC OGN 'The Judas Coin' and the solicts for upcoming DC collected editions. (58:53)

1184 - Top 5 Single Issue Stories Jan 26, 2012

One of our listeners lamented that 'done in one' stories often get overlooked in today's 'multi-part saga of the month' comic landscape. He suggested a Top 5 Episode of our favorite single issue stories and we were only too happy to oblige. The Geeks have some GREAT issues on their lists. Spoilers! (1:53:19)

1183 - Comic Talk Jan 24, 2012

After we hear from Chris Eberle about the upcoming Super Wild Pig Show, we discuss the new DC logo, John Rozum and Static Shock, Batman #5 and Murd reviews Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. (1:12:50)

1182 - Best of 2011 Nominations Part Two Jan 19, 2012

And now the second half of our nominations for the Best of 2011. In this episode we cover Best Writer, Artist, Writer/Artist, Inker, Color Artist, Letterer, Editor, Cover Artist, Breakout Talent, Comic Project in Another Medium, Most Important News, Most Anticipated for 2012 and Best Revamp. (1:14:02)

1181 - Best of 2011 Nominations Part One Jan 18, 2012

It's time to reveal the nominations for the Best of 2011. Here in part one we have New Hero, New Villain, New Comic, Limited Series, Single Issue or Oneshot, Cliffhanger, Storyline, Sleeper/Surprise, Ongoing, Reprint, Original Graphic Novel and Publication About Comics. (1:37:42)

1180 - The "Second Wave" of DC Comics' New 52 Jan 17, 2012

DC Comics recently announced they are cancelling six titles that were part of their relaunch back in September and replacing them with six new ones. We go over both the coming and going books. (59:20)

1179 - What Are You Looking Forward to in 2012? Jan 16, 2012

We open the phone lines to our listeners to find out what they're looking forward to this year. With The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, and even Ghost Rider 2 getting some mentions, it should be another good year for comic book movies. (1:28:24)

1178 - The Rebirth of the Top Cow Universe Jan 12, 2012

Top Cow's Artifacts series promised big changes in their universe. Did it deliver? We go over issues 12 and 13 of Artifacts as well as the first "Rebirth" issue - Witchblade #151. Spoilers! (1:12:48)

1177 - Previews and some important announcements Jan 11, 2012

It's Previews time yet again! We go through the January Previews for items shipping starting in March. There are also some important announcements in this episode. (1:12:57)

1176 - Comic Talk Jan 10, 2012

We're back! Happy New Year! In between some announcements and wacky stories, there is some comic talk in this episode. Honest! (1:00:44)

1175 - CGS Presents: Pants on Letterman Jan 03, 2012

In honor of David Letterman's 30th anniversary in late night television this February, we present this episode that was previously exclusive to the Comic Geek Speak website. Recorded in May 2009, Pants talks about how he got his nickname, how he first got into watching Letterman, and his many visits to Late Night/Late Show tapings. (30:41)

1174 - Spotlight on Marvel in the 90's Part Three Dec 29, 2011

Our Spotlight on Marvel in the 90's trilogy ends here with part three covering the years 1996 to 1999. (2:09:12)

1173 - Comic Talk Dec 27, 2011

In between our telling of what we got for Christmas and some current movie discussion, there is some comic talk. Star Trek from IDW, Lois Lane comics, Billy Tucci's "A Child Is Born" are discussed and we announce the categories for our "Best of 2011". (1:18:43)

A Christmas Carol Dec 23, 2011

Once again Murd, our resident Christmas expert, performs a dramatic reading. This time it's the first chapter of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. (41:57)

1172 - Top 5 Christmas TV Specials Dec 22, 2011

Christmastime means lots of TV shows about the holiday. We pick our Top 5 favorite shows in this episode. What are some of your favorites? (1:19:51)

1171 - A Conversation with David Johnson about "Edgar's Comics" Dec 21, 2011

The Edgar Church/Mile High Comic collection is arguably the greatest comic book "discovery" of all time. Screenwriter David Johnson has written a feature length screenplay about this called "Edgar's Comics" and joins us to discuss the project. (44:34)

1170 - Comic Talk Dec 20, 2011

The new first issues of The Defenders and The Ray are discussed along with the new DC Superhero Legos and some Christmas tradition talk. (1:01:54)

1169 - Spotlight on Marvel in the 90's Part Two Dec 15, 2011

We continue our look at Marvel in the 90's with part deux. In this episode we cover the years 1993 to 1995. Grab your foil embossed covers and join us. (1:39:30)

1168 - Listener Feedback Dec 14, 2011

We go through our e-mail and voice mails on this episode. Some of the topics include the Marvel digital comics package, some more thoughts on the Bryan/Jamie art debate, the Young Justice cartoon and more. We finish up with a chat with artist JK Woodward. (1:10:03)

1167 - Comic Talk: News Edition Dec 13, 2011

We discuss some of the recent comic news including Avengers vs. X-Men, Bendis leaving the Avengers in 2012, the JMS/Steve Wacker "debate" and more. (1:03:46)

1166 - Spotlight on Marvel in the 90's Part One Dec 08, 2011

Join us as we discuss what happened with Marvel during the 90's. There's so much going on that we couldn't fit it all in one episode so here's part one. (1:39:20)

1165 - Previews Dec 07, 2011

It's Previews time again! We go over the December Previews for books shipping in February. Dave Dwonch, Creative Director at Action Lab Entertainment, joins us at the end to discuss their new solicits this month. (1:29:42)

1164 - Comic Talk Dec 06, 2011

Discussion includes the Alex Ross exhibit at the Warhol museum, the Muppet Movie, what we've recently read, blah, blah, blah. What you really want to hear is Uncle Sal talk about his upcoming art exhibit in Chicago and the tangents we go on. (1:13:48)

1163 - The Walking Dead Season Two First Half Overview Dec 01, 2011

The first half of The Walking Dead Season Two has ended and what an ending! We talk about that and the rest of the season in this episode. Spoilers! (1:00:28)

1162 - Comic Talk Call In Show Nov 29, 2011

Our listeners call in about what they want to talk about. Topics include reading comics on the Kindle Fire, Superman Birthright, DC's new 52 and more. (1:25:19)

1161 - In Anticipation of the New Muppet Movie Nov 24, 2011

Uber Muppet fans Katie Cook and David Petersen joins us to talk about the new Muppet movie as well as the earlier Muppet movies. (1:26:00)

1160 - Top Cow's Pilot Season 2011 Nov 23, 2011

Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik joins us to discuss the books from Pilot Season 2011 - Anonymous, The Beauty, City of Refuge, Fleshdigger, Misdirection, Seraph, The Test, and Theory of Everything. Which one(s) will get your vote? (1:33:23)

1159 - A Cornucopia of Comic Conversation 2011 Nov 22, 2011

It's a "stream of consciousness" episode as topics include Black Friday, Marvel's cancelled titles, recent comic art auction results, some of DC's new #3 issues and the Batman: Brave and the Bold series finale. (1:00:36)

1158 - DC's New 52 Month 2 part 2 Nov 17, 2011

Our look at the rest of the #2 issues of DC's new 52 concludes as we continue in alphabetical order from Grifter to Wonder Woman. (1:12:06)

1157 - DC's New 52 Month 2 part 1 Nov 16, 2011

Back to DC's new 52! It's month two where we discuss the #2 issues we've read. In this episode we go over the issues in alphabetical order from Action Comics to Green Lantern: New Guardians. (1:25:54)

1156 - Comic Talk Nov 15, 2011

In this episode we talk about Avenging Spider-Man #1, the collections for DC's new 52, the Green Lantern Animated Series and more. (1:03:11)

1155 - A Conversation with Tom Kane and Listener Feedback Nov 10, 2011

We start out with a wonderful conversation with voice actor Tom Kane and then go into our listener feedback including DC's new 52, Chuck Jones, and the Bryan/Jamie art debate revisited. (1:32:32)

1154 - Previews Nov 09, 2011

It's Previews time again! We go over the November Previews for books shipping in January. (1:03:06)

1153 - Comic Talk Nov 08, 2011

Wild Pig recap! Super Show announcement! The upcoming digital comics war! October comic book sales numbers! All this and more without all these exclamation points! (1:01:05)

1152 - Top 5 X-Men Dream Team Members Nov 03, 2011

There have been many different X-Men lineups over the years, but what five members would be on your roster? Listen as the Geeks list their top 5 members of their X-Men dream teams. (59:24)

1151 - Spotlight on Marvel's new Ultimate Comics Nov 02, 2011

More Marvel talk! Associate Editor Sana Amanat joins us to discuss the new Ultimate Comics line of books after which the Geeks give their "Buy, Borrow, Pants" ratings. (1:30:55)

1150 - Comic Talk Nov 01, 2011

The Batman: Arkham City video game, Shade #1 (SPOILERS!!!), and Jenny Finn are just some of the topics discussed in this episode along with Peter's surprise 39th birthday party recap. What's Happening!! (1:09:06)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 2 Oct 27, 2011

It's the second episode of Matt's spin-off podcast featuring pulp fiction characters. Jamie D. joins Matt to discuss The Man of Bronze - Doc Savage along with Matt Moring from Altus Press and writer Will Murray. (1:49:34)

1149 - Marvel Events Oct 26, 2011

Time for some Marvel Events talk! We discuss the recent X-Men story Schism as well as Fear Itself. (1:19:22)

1148 - Let's Talk Shop with Wild Pig Comics Oct 25, 2011

Chris from Wild Pig Comics joins us in studio to talk about his upcoming convention as well as his take on DC's 52, the new Shade series, recent comic book movies and other fellowship. (1:33:01)

1147 - Comic Talk Oct 20, 2011

Topics include the Scarlet Spider, Ann Nocenti writing Green Arrow, Kevin's take on DC's new 52 and more including another Bryan/Jamie "discussion". (1:26:28)

1146 - New York Comic Con 2011 Oct 19, 2011

Bryan, Kevin, Pants and Murd recap their New York Comic Con 2011 experience. Some recordings from NY round out the episode including an interview with Jeremy Haun and David Hine who take over as the creative team on The Darkness. (1:35:54)

1145 - Comic Talk: Kids Run the Asylum Edition Oct 17, 2011

While some of the Geeks were off at the New York Comic Con, Jamie, Shane and Mike take over the show. Discussions include Dr. Who Season 6, new trailers for The Avengers and Muppet movies, Aspen Comics and much more. (1:53:34)

1144 - Comic Talk Oct 13, 2011

A myriad of topics are discussed including Frank Miller's Holy Terror book, the Brave & the Bold and Young Justice cartoons and Barnes & Noble taking graphic novels off their shelves. We finish the episode with an interview with the Director of Exhibitions at the Andy Warhol museum about "Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross". (1:14:42)

1143 - Previews Oct 12, 2011

It's Previews time once again! We look at the October Previews for books shipping in December. What's your pick of the month? (1:12:42)

1142 - DC's New 52 - Our Final Thoughts Oct 11, 2011

Whew! After reading all of DC's 52 new #1 issues we squeeze one more episode out of it with some final thoughts...for now.(1:18:42)

1141 - Talking Twilight Guardian with Troy Hickman Oct 06, 2011

Writer Troy Hickman returns to talk about the Top Cow Pilot Season winning book Twilight Guardian. This is Pants' favorite comic to come out this year so listen along as he monopolizes the conversation. (1:07:30)

1140 - DC's New 52 Week 4 Part 2 Oct 05, 2011

Our reviews of every comic in DC's relaunch concludes as we cover Green Lantern: New Guardians, I Vampire, Justice League Dark, The Savage Hawkman, Superman, Teen Titans, and Voodoo.(1:52:12)

1139 - DC's New 52 Week 4 Part 1 Oct 04, 2011

Our coverage of DC's new 52 continues with the #1 issue reviews of All-Star Western, Aquaman, Batman: The Dark Knight, Blackhawks, The Flash, and The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men. (1:17:54)

1138 - The God Machine with Chandra Free Sep 29, 2011

Writer/Artist Chandra Free joins us to discuss her book The God Machine from Archaia Entertainment. (1:05:30)

1137 - DC's New 52 Week 3 Part 2 Sep 28, 2011

Our reviews of DC's new 52 week three continues with first issue reviews of Green Lantern Corps, Legion of Super Heroes, Nightwing, Red Hood and the Outlaws, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman. (1:56:06)

1136 - DC's New 52 Week 3 Part 1 Sep 27, 2011

We start week three of DC's new 52 with first issue reviews of Batman, Birds of Prey, Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Catwoman, and DC Universe Presents. (1:26:53)

1135 - Storytime with Uncle Sal Sep 22, 2011

Wake the kids and phone the neighbors - it's storytime with Uncle Sal! Who knew he had a mutant power? On second thought let the kids sleep. (2:08:55)

1134 - DC's New 52 Week 2 Part 2 Sep 21, 2011

We get to the halfway point of DC's relaunch with our first issue reviews of Grifter, Legion Lost, Mister Terrific, Red Lanters, Resurrection Man, Suicide Squad and Superboy. (1:32:59)

1133 - DC's New 52 Week 2 Part 1 Sep 20, 2011

It's week two of the DC relaunch and we give our thoughts on the first issues of Batman and Robin, Batwoman, Deathstroke, Demon Knights, Frankenstein Agent of S.H.A.D.E., and Green Lantern. (1:25:18)

1132 - A Conversation with Cully Hamner Sep 19, 2011

We talk with artist Cully Hamner about his role in the relaunch of DC Comics, his early career at Gaijin studios, and many other topics including his work on the upcoming Shade series. (1:26:50)

1131 - DC's New 52 Week 1 Part 2 Sep 15, 2011

Continuing with our reviews of the first week of DC's new 52 we discuss the number one issues of Detective Comics, Justice League International, Men of War, OMAC, Static Shock, Stormwatch, and Swamp Thing. (2:30:42)

1130 - Modern Masters with Frazer Irving Sep 14, 2011

We chat with artist Frazer Irving who is the subject of the lastest Modern Masters book from TwoMorrows publishing. Authors Nathan Wilson and Eric Nolen-Weathington also join us to discuss how the book came to be. (1:01:53)

1129 - DC's New 52 Week 1 Part 1 Sep 13, 2011

Our month long coverage of every issue of DC's new 52 starts here. In this episode we go over the new number one issues of Action Comics, Animal Man, Batgirl, Batwing, Green Arrow, and Hawk & Dove. (1:33:40)

1128 - Muppet Special Sep 12, 2011

Artists and Muppet mega fans Katie Cook and David Petersen join the CGS crew to discuss all things Muppets. This was originally an iPhone exclusive episode and now it's out for all to hear. (1:53:31)

1127 - Listener Feedback Sep 08, 2011

The current state of the Hulk, could Saturday morning cartoons help get new comic readers, and what new dessert treat surprised one of our listeners are just some of the topics covered in this episode. (1:13:04)

1126 - Previews Sep 07, 2011

It's Previews time again! We go over the September Previews for books shipping in November. (1:23:00)

1125 - Comic Talk Sep 06, 2011

We wish a Happy Birthday to Jamie D, congratulate Mike on his good news, then have a long discussion about Batman/Bruce Wayne's actions at the end of Flashpoint. (1:21:00)

1124 - Image Comics Panel from Fan Expo Canada Sep 04, 2011

We present the Image Comics panel from Fan Expo Canada 2011. Listen to Charles Soule, Dennis Hopeless, Viktor Kalvachev, Kurtis Wiebe, Jim Zubkavich, and Jonathan HIckman discuss their current and future projects with Image. (55:10)

1123 - Flashpoint #5 and Justice League #1 Call-in show Sep 01, 2011

We discuss the newly released Flashpoint #5 and Justice League #1 and then open up the phone lines to hear what our listeners have to say about them. (1:58:24)

1122 - Fan Expo 2011 Tapes Volume Two Aug 31, 2011

Days 3 and 4 of Fan Expo! We interview Dale Eaglesham, Katie Cook, Riley Rossmo, Ryan Stegman and others and learn what happens when you try to wake a sleeping Pants. (1:49:01)

1121 - Fan Expo 2011 Tapes Volume One Aug 30, 2011

Hear our thoughts on the first two days of Fan Expo along with interviews with Dennis Hopeless, Jack Briglio and others. (1:14:58)

1120 - Comic Geek Speak panel at Fan Expo Aug 28, 2011

It's our Q&A panel from Fan Expo! Bryan, Jamie, Murd and (eventually) Pants answer fan questions and some trivia. (59:27)

1119 - Pre Fan Expo Chat Aug 25, 2011

Bryan, Jamie, Murd, and Pants are on their way to Fan Expo and talk about their journey. (30:15)

1118 - Top 5 DC Series Aug 24, 2011

With the DC Universe relaunching next week, we pick our top 5 DC Series of all time. (1:26:52)

1117 - Comic Talk Aug 23, 2011

The London Super Comic Convention! Baltimore Comic Con! Bryan as Loki! We've got all this and more! (1:11:36)

1116 - Comic Collecting 101 Aug 18, 2011

What does it mean to be a comic collector? How did the geeks get started? What do you need to know to be a collector? Find out in this episode. (1:18:06)

1115 - Events Aug 17, 2011

We discuss Flashpoint #4, Fear Itself #5, Artifacts #9, and War of the Green Lanterns: Aftermath. (1:12:36)

1114 - Comic Talk Aug 16, 2011

Another week of comic news has come and gone. We chime in on it. (1:06:00)

1113 - Talking Fan Expo with Tiz Aug 11, 2011

Fan Expo is one of our favorite conventions of the year and it's just around the corner. We speak with Tiz, the show organizer, to get the low down on this year's big event. (1:16:35)

1112 - Conversation with Drew Gaska Aug 10, 2011

Drew Gaska is the writer of Conspiracy of the Planet of the Apes from Archaia. (56:00)

1111 - Previews Aug 09, 2011

In this episode we take a look at Previews for August 2011. (1:15:40)

1110 - Kirby Krackle: Super Powered Love Aug 04, 2011

Kyle and Jim of Kirby Krackle join us to take a look at their new album, Super Powered Love. (1:25:46)

1109 - Captain America Movie Review Aug 03, 2011

Best comic-book movie of the summer? Hear the guys discuss the film and get their thoughts. (56:42)

1108 - Comic Talk Aug 02, 2011

In this episode we talk about the new Daredevil comic, superhero roller coasters, digital comics and more. (1:10:10)

1107 - Spotlight on Marvel in the 80s Part 2 Jul 27, 2011

We continue our look at Marvel in the 80s. This was an important time for many of us, as some of us started reading comics in the 80s. (1:07:47)

1106 - Comic Talk Jul 26, 2011

Pants is back from San Diego. He fills us in on all his hijinks and we discuss some of the news that was announced at the con. (1:20:10)

1105 - 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Jul 25, 2011

Pants went to Comic-Con this past weekend and did some recordings with Mike McKone, Freddie Williams, Filip Sablik from Top Cow and others. (59:37)

1104 - Events Jul 21, 2011

It's event time again. In this episode we discuss X-Men: Schism #1, Flashpoint #3, Artifacts #8, Fear Itself #4, and the conclusion to War of the Green Lanterns. (1:19:05)

1103 - Listener Feedback Jul 20, 2011

Voicemails, emails, we do it all! (1:01:28)

1102 - Comic Talk Jul 19, 2011

Bryan's finally back in the studio! We talk about new movie trailers, recent comics we've read and so much more. (1:02:53)

1101 - Convention Survival Guide Revisited Jul 13, 2011

With Comic-Con a week away, the Geeks discuss how to get the most out of your convention going experience. (1:16:00)

1100 - Previews Jul 12, 2011

In this episode we go over the July Previews for books shipping mostly in September. (1:35:18)

1099 - Comic Talk Jul 05, 2011

In this episode we say good bye to our friend and uber comic geek, Peter Rios, as he retires from podcasting. We also discuss some comics we've read. (1:27:36)

1098 - The Best of Drunk Cap Jul 01, 2011

The Fourth of July weekend is here! And what better way to celebrate than to sit back and listen to the slurred ramblings of everyone's favorite inebriated patriotic hero: Drunk Cap! (1:15:33)

1097 - Spotlight on Marvel Comics in the '80s Jun 30, 2011

Marvel's 50th Anniversary of its Modern Age continues as the Geeks spotlight the teams, the characters, the titles and creators of the 1980s. (1:32:28)

1096 - Off the Rack reviews Jun 29, 2011

Moon Knight! Classic JLA by Perez! Psychiatric Tales! Morning Glories! Rift Raiders! Secret Six! Strange Adventures! And more as the Geeks give their thoughts on comics they've been reading. (1:10:35)

1095 - Comic Talk Jun 27, 2011

It's a catch-up episode getting more reactions on the Green Lantern and X-Men: First Class movies, thoughts on Wizard World Philly and the passing of Gene Colan and a chat with Eric Banister, Director of July's Derby City Comic Con. (1:27:24)

Classic Geek Speak: A Conversation with Gene Colan Jun 24, 2011

The comics community has lost a true gentleman and a brilliant craftsman of the art. In honor of his life and amazing work, we represent our conversation with Mr. Gene Colan from December 2005. (1:02:53)

1094 - Listener Feedback Jun 23, 2011

Black and white vs. color comics! X-Men First Class reactions! The future of digital comics! Diversity in comics! DC's upcoming relaunch! And more as we dig into voicemails and emails sent in by our listeners. (57:32)

1093 - Comic Talk: Events Edition Jun 22, 2011

Fear Itself 3! Flashpoint 2! The Geeks tackle the big two events of the summer to discuss the next chapters including a few tie-ins, a major death, the DC News effect and more. (1:12:35)

1092 - Green Lantern Movie Review Jun 21, 2011

DC's major comic book movie of the year is here - Green Lantern! Hal Jordan, Carol Ferris, Sinestro, Kilowog, the Guardians, Parallax! How does it all hold up? Listen in and find out our thoughts. (1:08:58)

CGS Presents: Comics With or Without Pulp 1 Jun 17, 2011

It's the first episode of Comics With or Without Pulp, a new spin-off podcast spotlighting the many characters of pulp fiction. Matt, along with guest Al Torchsong Sparrow, discusses the history, comics, radio shows and movies of ...the Shadow! (1:05:15)

1091 - X-Men: First Class Movie Review Jun 16, 2011

The Geeks gather to discuss the surprise hit of this year's comic book movies: X-Men: First Class! It's the birth of the X-Men led by a young Professor X and Magneto as they go up against Sebastian Shaw's Hellfire Club. Listen in! (52:35)

1090 - A Look at DC's New 52 Jun 15, 2011

Title by title, creative team by creative team, the Geeks go down the list to discuss the upcoming 52 titles in DC's new relaunch. Which will they buy, which will they skip, and which ones are on the fence? (1:24:23)

1089 - Previews Jun 14, 2011

It's a look at the June Previews for books mostly shipping in August. Zack Kruse joins the gang to talk comics, his Mystery Solved! webcomic and the upcoming Summit City Comic Con. (1:38:35)

1088 - CGSSS'11: Podcasting Panel Jun 13, 2011

It's the first ever Super Show Podcasting Panel, hosted by Comic Timing's Ian Levenstein, featuring a discussion for new and old podcasters on equipment, content, how to land interviews and other topics. (58:51)

1087 - Heroes Con 2011 Tapes vol.2 Jun 10, 2011

Skottie Young! John Tyler Christopher! Charles Soule! And a recap of Heroes Con weekend with Adam Withers and Comfort Love, Danielle Corsetto and Fred Chao! (48:08)

1086 - Heroes Con 2011 Tapes vol.1 Jun 08, 2011

Heroes Con 2011 is over, and Bryan, Adam and Pants offer up their thoughts on Friday and Saturday's events, interviews from the con floor and more including DC News discussion, listener shoutouts and Pants meets... Pants? (55:33)

1085 - Comic Talk Jun 06, 2011

The recent DC News continues to be the topic of the day. The Geeks give their thoughts on the announcement, the upcoming titles and the digital plans as well as listen to the reactions from the listeners. (2:07:58)

1084 - BOMC: The One Jun 03, 2011

Rick Veitch's Last Word on Super-Heroics is a mix of politics, human evolution, the counter-culture, super-heroes, satire and more. The One tells the story of USA and the USSR competing to win the super-human arms race with disastrous and hilarious results. Listen in as we discuss! (1:03:45)

1083 - Smallville Season 10 part 2 Jun 02, 2011

After ten seasons, Smallville has finally ended. We discuss the last ten episodes of this season, the finale, the characters that made the series, the Lois and Clark relationship, the guest DC characters, potential spin-offs and more. (1:16:12)

1082 - Comic Talk: Events Edition May 31, 2011

Flashpoint 1! Artifacts 7! Fear Itself 2! War of the Green Lanterns! It's a full events episode taking a look at the biggest stories. We give our ratings, speculate, and discuss these titles and a few tie-in chapters. (1:36:52)

CGS Special Report: DC Comics May 31, 2011

DC Comics announced today that they will be restarting their entire line in September with all new issue 1s, as well as releasing them digitally day and date. We open the phone lines to get listener reactions including info on a few upcoming titles. (2:11:00)

CGS Pres: Classic Geek Speak: Top 5 Patriotic Characters May 30, 2011

As we celebrate Memorial Day, we travel back to June 2009 to feature another Classic CGS episode: Top 5 Patriotic Characters! (1:08:12)

1081 - CGSSS'11: Breaking Into Comics Panel May 27, 2011

From Super Show '11, it's the second Comics Experience panel moderated by IDW Senior Editor Andy Schmidt, discussing how to break into comics. Lee Weeks, Chris Sotomayor, Tom Feister, Rebekah Isaacs and Robert Atkins share their stories and tips for up and coming creators. (1:19:07)

1080 - Talking S.H.I.E.L.D. with Hickman & Weaver May 26, 2011

Jonathan Hickman and Dustin Weaver join us to talk about their fascinating Marvel comic, S.H.I.E.L.D. From the initial pitch to plans for volume two, and the connections to other Hickman comics, learn more about one of our favorite Marvel series. (1:12:51)

1079 - Listener Feedback May 25, 2011

Emails and Voicemails from our listeners on topics such as feedback on our 12 Titles from DC/Marvel episode, convention sketches, Ultimate Spider-Man, new characters, comic adaptations of classic novels and more! (1:05:26)

1078 - Comic Talk May 24, 2011

In this scatalogical episode we cover everything from the rumors of DC's line restart, how to jump into comics, Alpha Flight, the great subtext debate and more, with special in-studio guests Bill Ellis and Dani O'Brien of the All New Issues webcomic! (2:18:12)

1077 - Call Me with Chad Burdette May 22, 2011

You're the new head of DC and Marvel and your goal is to pare down the line to 12 titles each. Which do you choose? Listener Chad Burdette offers up this topic as we discuss, debate and list our individual titles. (1:33:57)

1076 - Looking Ahead to Heroes Con '11 May 20, 2011

One of our favorite conventions is just around the corner: Heroes Con! To help us spotlight the event, we talk with Founder Shelton Drum; Tom Scioli (American Barbarian, Godland) and Robert Venditti (Surrogates, Homeland Directive). (1:52:25)

1075 - CGSSS'11: Tony Moore and Tim Truman Panel May 19, 2011

From Super Show 2011, Guest of Honor Tony Moore and Special Guest Tim Truman share a panel to talk about their careers, growing up in the South, tips on writing and art, collaborations, their family and more! (1:12:27)

1074 - Thor Movie Review May 17, 2011

The first of this year's blockbuster super-hero movies is here! The Geeks dig in to talk about Thor, Odin, Loki, Frost Giants, the Warriors Three, the comic book easter eggs, the 3-D aspect and a whole bunch more. For Asgard! (53:11)

1073 - Comic Talk May 16, 2011

It's a Monday Comic Talk episode going through various topics such as convention sketches on ebay, retailers in other countries, the need for new characters, Game of Thrones, resurrected characters and more! (1:25:38)

1072 - Webcomic Spotlight: Gutters May 13, 2011

Gutters Editor Jeff Moss and Art Director Lar deSouza join us for another Webcomic Spotlight. Gutters is a comical parody based on the comic industry and its creators. Along the way they discuss their unique process, webcomic distribution and exposure, recommendations and more! (55:20)

1071 - Previews May 12, 2011

Kevin Freeman, Managing Editor of Ape Entertainment and writer of the Subculture webcomic, joins the Geeks this episode to look through the new Previews. We also chat with J. Gonzo about his new Silver Age inspired Luchadore comic, La Mano del Destino! (1:51:49)

1070 - CGSSS'11: Writing for Comics Panel May 11, 2011

IDW Senior Editor and Comics Experience Founder Andy Schmidt moderates the Writing for Comics Panel hosted at CGSSS'11. Writers Rob Anderson, Fred Van Lente, Andrew Gaska and Bryan J.L. Glass discuss stories, comic writing, techniques, tools and more. (1:03:52)

1069 - Brightest Day part 4 May 10, 2011

Brightest Day has ended and a new Champion of Earth has been found. What did we think of the series, where do the characters go from here and what happens next? We also talk about the end of Justice League Generation Lost. (1:12:35)

1068 - CGS Super Show 2011 wrap up May 09, 2011

The full roster of Geeks talk about Super Show '11: what worked, what didn't work, what were the highlights and more including a new Fan Art Challenge, Free Comic Book Day chat and we award Best in Super Show! (1:44:46)

1067 - CGS Super Show Listener Voicemails May 07, 2011

Listeners and attendees call in before, during and after the events of the CGS Super Show weekend. (27:29)

1066 - CGS Super Show Concert May 06, 2011

Kirby Krackle! Super Ugly! H2Awesome! Paul French! It's the Super Show Concert with special guests Fred Chao and Brad Milyo! Listen in to hear a night of Nerd Rock! (1:14:00)

1065 - CGS Super Show 2011 May 05, 2011

Super Show 2011 has come and gone! Presented in this episode is the live recording from the con floor where we hand out awards, give thanks, raffle off some prizes and more! (40:36)

1064 - BOMC: I Am Legion Apr 28, 2011

It's the last new episode of the week as a full roster of Geeks discuss Fabien Nury and John Cassaday's I Am Legion from Humanoids for International Month. What are our thoughts on this dense, rich, supernatural tale? (51:49)

1063 - Spotlight on Wonder Woman in the Silver Age Apr 27, 2011

We return to celebrate Wonder Woman's 70th Anniversary, this time around focusing on the Kanigher/Andru/Esposito years of 1958 to 1968 focusing on marriages, monsters, and the introduction of the Wonder Family! (1:17:05)

1062 - Comic Talk Apr 26, 2011

We give out some last minute Super Show news before jumping into and responding to listener reactions from last week's What is the Role of the Comic Book Retailer episode. (1:24:05)

1061 - Looking Ahead to Super Show 2011 Apr 21, 2011

CGS Super Show 2011 is just a week away! To help you prepare, we go through the weekend's day by day breakdown of events, guests, the history of Super Show, afterparties, panels and more! (1:24:44)

1060 - Off the Rack reviews! Apr 20, 2011

What have we been reading? How about the Legion of Super-Villains oneshot! The Martian Confederacy! Butcher Baker! Sigil! Ruse! Detective Comics! Captain America! Doom Patrol! Walking Dead! Twilight Guardian! And more! (1:49:30)

1059 - A Wildstorm Retrospective Apr 19, 2011

The Wildstorm imprint is no more, so we are joined by listener Jaime Brassard to look back at twenty years of the titles, the characters and the creators that made up one of Image's most exciting studios. (1:07:13)

1058 - What is the Role of the Comic Book Retailer? Apr 18, 2011

Following up on our discussions on the roles of the Reader and Publisher, we now turn to Comic Book Retailers. What is their purpose? What makes for a good store? And what is their position in the comic book industry food chain? (1:24:02)

1057 - Spotlight on Marvel Comics in the '70s Apr 15, 2011

It's the height of the Bronze Age for Marvel Comics as we discuss '70s titles (Marvel Team-Up, Conan, Star Wars), characters and teams (Invaders, Punisher, Wolverine, Rom), creators (Gerry Conway, John Byrne, Jim Starlin) and more as we continue Modern Marvel's 50th Anniversary spotlight. (1:43:01)

1056 - Fear Itself 1 Apr 14, 2011

A studio full of Geeks are pleasantly surprised by the first issue of Marvel's newest event, Fear Itself. Matt Fraction, Stuart Immonen and company deliver a good first issue full of mystery, conflict and myth. Listen in! (45:16)

1055 - Indie Spotlight Apr 13, 2011

This month's Indie Spotlight features the Anthology Project 2 with Nick Thornborrow and Joy Ang; Action Lab's Fracture with Chad Cicconi and Shawn Gabborin; and Adam Wilson, writer of Brian and Bobbi from 215 Ink. (1:07:19)

1054 - Listener Feedback Apr 12, 2011

Voicemails and emails from our listeners kicking us off into conversations on digital downloading, recommendations for high school readers, more Flashpoint reactions, Arkham Asylum, bathroom stalls, Super Show prize winners and more! (1:15:18)

1053 - A Conversation with Phil Foglio Apr 11, 2011

From early work in Dragon Magazine to First Comics, DC to Girl Genius, we have the pleasure of speaking with cartoonist Phil Foglio in anticipation of his appearance at this weekend's Stumptown Comics Fest! (55:53)

1052 - ECCC'11: Richard Starkings Spotlight Panel Apr 08, 2011

From Emerald City Comicon 2011, CGS had the pleasure of moderating the Spotlight Panel on Richard Starkings, creator of Elephantmen and Hip Flask and the man behind Comicraft design company, discussing his career and current Elephantmen news. (52:37)

1051 - Artifacts 06 Apr 07, 2011

It's CyberForce vs the Artifact bearers with Aphrodite IV in the middle. A new Artifact is found, the 13th Artifact is on the run and the man behind it all is finally revealed. Or is he? (22:25)

1050 - Previews Apr 06, 2011

It's our shortest - and perhaps our crankiest - Previews episode in awhile as we dip into the April catalogue for books shipping in June. And to start it all off, a nice healthy rant on Flashpoint! (1:04:49)

1049 - Off the Rack reviews Apr 05, 2011

We review some current comics by taking a Buy/Borrow/Pants look at FF 1, the first three chapters of War of the Green Lanterns and Fear Itself Prologue: Book of the Skull. (1:15:52)

1048 - Wild Pig Con Recap Apr 04, 2011

The Wild Pig Con and Sale has wrapped! There were tons of comics and trades to be had and in this episode we talk with Fred Chao, Fred Hembeck, Rafer Roberts, Randy Gentile and Walt Simonson! (1:02:31)

1047 - Introducing! Flaming Carrot, Ambush Bug, Deadpool Apr 01, 2011

It's April Fools' Day! What better way to celebrate than to talk about three of comicdom's craziest characters: Flaming Carrot (Visions 1), Ambush Bug (DC Comics Presents 52) and Deadpool (New Mutants 98). Ut! (1:07:52)

1046 - BOMC: Arkham Asylum Mar 31, 2011

Grant Morrison and Dave McKean's masterpiece, Arkham Asylum, is the spotlight for this DC focused Book of the Month Club episode. A roomful of Geeks discuss and debate the characters, the House and more. (1:14:09)

1045 - Comic Talk: News Edition Mar 30, 2011

The Geeks are back in the studio along with Chris Eberle to talk about the news of the week including the ongoing Rob Granito/art swipe saga, Silver Age Marvel Comics sales trends, the upcoming Wild Pig sale and more! (1:19:58)

1044 - Planet Comicon Tapes vol.2 Mar 29, 2011

Planet Comicon's final day and we chat with writer Gail Simone, Bobby Bierley (Yellow), Jay Sternitzky (Short-Stack), Rob Schamberger (the Promotion), Darren Neely (the Prospector), the Damsels of Dorkington, and Freddie and Kiki Williams! (1:01:00)

1043 - Planet Comicon Tapes vol.1 Mar 28, 2011

Peter and Pants continue their travels, this time to Kansas City's Planet Comicon. From the airport to several comic shops (Pulp Fiction, Elite, B-Bop), to the first day of the con, listen in to hear the CGS Con Tour continue! (1:14:58)

1042 - Post-C2E2 Chicago Shenanigans Mar 27, 2011

Peter and Pants tear up Chi-Town as they visit Four Star Studios (Josh Emmons, Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, Sean Dove); do a Comic Shop Crawl (Graham Crackers, Chicago Comics, Comic Vault, Dark Tower, Variety, Challengers); ride the El, do laundry and more! (1:56:26)

1041 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Mar 24, 2011

While half the crew is traveling the world, Jamie returns to join Shane and Mike to chat about what the listeners are talking about: Wizard! Walking Dead! Invincible! Jim Starlin! Daredevil! Tin Tin! Star Trek! Superman Returns! And more! (1:40:25)

1040 - C2E2 2011 Tapes vol.3 Mar 23, 2011

It's the final day of C2E2 including conversations with Adam Withers and Comfort Love, Chandra Free and Andrew Gaska, writer Charles Soule, Tom Pinchuk, artist Jason Howard, Comixology's David Steinberger, writer James Asmus and more! (1:35:15)

1039 - C2E2 2011 Tapes vol.2 Mar 22, 2011

Day Two of C2E2! Along with our observations, we interview Merik Tadros author of the River Jordan gn, Ryan Brown of God Hates Astronauts, artist Keu Cha, Nightmare World's Dirk Manning, stevieD of Comic Book Queers and Fallen Angel artist J.K. Woodward. (1:22:34)

1038 - C2E2 2011 Tapes vol.1 Mar 21, 2011

Peter, Adam and Pants are on the road to Chicago for C2E2 2011! From the car to the first day of the con you'll hear chats on the All Star Superman DVD, the Nail, Alan Davis, buying art, the Brady Bunch, listener shoutouts and more! (52:28)

1037 - Talkin' with Tiz Mar 19, 2011

Fan Expo Coordinator Tiziano DeSantis joins us once again to bust balls, talk about the convention circuit, drop information on the upcoming Toronto Comicon Fan Appreciation in April and more! (1:06:30)

1036 - State of the Industry with Brian Hibbs Mar 17, 2011

Comix Experience's Brian Hibbs returns to drop his knowledge on what was going in 2010 in the comics industry, the buying habits of comic readers, publisher critiques, brand expansions, thoughts for 2011 and more! (1:23:28)

1035 - Previews Mar 16, 2011

Dark Horse. DC. IDW. Image. Marvel. AdHouse. Top Shelf. Radical. Ape. Fantagraphics. And more! It's the March Previews for books shipping in May and we're digging in to let you know what we're buying or what looks interesting. Get your pens ready! (1:08:16)

1034 - Looking Ahead to Planet Comicon Mar 15, 2011

Promoter Christopher Jackson joins us to discuss next weekend's Planet Comicon as well as some back issue market talk and more. And artist Freddie Williams II returns to update us on his projects, give tips on digital art and devices, and detail his plans for the con. (1:22:51)

1033 - Comic Talk Mar 14, 2011

It's Monday! Which means we chat about all kinds of topics including comic book events, GI Joe, the Spider-Man movie reboot and Broadway show, Disney's Marvel plans, and we wrap it up by talking with C2E2 Programming Director Peter Tatara about this weekend's convention in Chicago! (1:47:09)

1032 - Rrrrrazzle Dazzle Mar 11, 2011

It's a hodge-podge rambling of comics and tv talk with special in-studio guest Amber Love. From FreakAngels to Mystery Men, Elquest to Fallen Angel, Buffy to V to Smallville, everything's on the table including a new fan art challenge! (1:27:46)

1031 - Catching up with Andy Schmidt and Jamal Igle Mar 10, 2011

IDW Senior Editor Andy Schmidt returns to update us on his Comics Experience online comicbook courses, as well as current IDW events; and then we talk with artist Jamal Igle about his upcoming run on Zatanna, family life, portfolio reviews and more. (1:35:04)

1030 - Emerald City Comicon Tapes vol.3 Mar 07, 2011

Our first Convention Tour Stop comes to a close, but not before talking with Top Cow's Filip Sablik, Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko, Scottie Young, GB Tran, Adam Warrock, Emi Lenox, Steve Lieber, Andy Kuhn, Frank Quitely and more! (1:41:01)

1029 - Emerald City Comicon Tapes vol.2 Mar 06, 2011

Seattle loves Emerald City Comicon as Saturday was just swamped with convention goers. In this episode we talk a bit about the show, interview some listeners and talk with artist and our convention table neighbor Mike McKone! (41:25)

1028 - Emerald City Comicon Tapes vol.1 Mar 05, 2011

The first stop on the CGS Convention Tour is here and Bryan, Peter and Pants are out in Seattle to celebrate. Along with some traveling clips, we talk with Uncle Sal, Tom Feister, Nate Simpson, Danielle Corsetto, Alina Pete and the Super Future Friends Podcast. (1:19:11)

1027 - A Conversation with Tony Moore Mar 04, 2011

Super Show Guest of Honor and artist extraordinaire Tony Moore returns to talk about his upcoming new Marvel series Venom with frequent collaborator Rick Remender. We also chat about fatherhood, Silent Night Deadly Night, convention plans and more! (1:24:23)

1026 - BOMC: Invincible vol.1: Family Matters Mar 03, 2011

It's been a long time coming and now we sit down to discuss the first four issues of Robert Kirkman's Invincible. And who knew it would cause this much of a division in the Speakers of Geek? Find out who liked it and who didn't in this Book of the Month Club episode! (52:57)

1025 - Spotlight on Wonder Woman in the Golden Age Mar 02, 2011

The Amazing Amazon turns 70 this year, so we're kicking off a series of spotlights featuring the various ages of Wonder Woman. William Moulton Marston's character and her origins are just as interesting as the creator himself. From invisible jets to Cheetahs, listen in to hear a fascinating part of comics history. (1:10:16)

1024 - Introducing! Black Panther, Black Lightning, Bring the Thunder Mar 01, 2011

Introducing! returns as we discuss and compare the first appearances of Black Panther (Fantastic Four 52), Black Lightning (Black Lightning 1) and Bring the Thunder (Bring the Thunder 1). (1:18:07)

1023 - Spotlight on Marvel Comics in the '60s Feb 28, 2011

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Marvel's Modern Age, Bruce Rosenberger joins us for this first spotlight looking at Marvel in the '60s and the appearances of the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, Avengers, X-Men, Daredevil, Doctor Strange and so many more. (1:13:38)

1022 - Listener Feedback Feb 24, 2011

We plunge into voicemails and emails giving us a chance to talk about Chaos War, Secret Warriors, comics that make us cry, Mike Allred, getting back into comics for lapsed readers, a Book of the Month Club update, the return of Drunk Cap and more! (1:16:19)

1021 - Webcomic Spotlight: Mike Norton's Battlepug! Feb 23, 2011

Mighty Mike Norton returns to fill us in on his newest endeavor, Battlepug! the webcomic! It's dog meets Conan from the artist on the current Young Justice comic. We also learn of his return to the character of Gravity in the Fear Itself Youth in Revolt mini-series and more! (46:33)

1020 - Top 5 Rivals Feb 22, 2011

We've talked about Top 5 Couples in the past, now it's time to talk about Top 5 Rivals! Hero vs Villain. Hero vs Hero. Team vs Team. Villain vs Villain. Brother vs brother. Just what are the great rivalries in comic books? (1:28:23)

1019 - Off the Rack reviews Feb 21, 2011

It's a mixture of comic and tv talk as we dig into Hulk, Richard Stark's Parker the Hunter, Archaia's Cyclops, Borders closings, All Star Superman animated movie, No Ordinary Family and more. (52:13)

1018 - Indie Spotlight Feb 18, 2011

Three creators, three great projects! Hoang Nguyen discusses the upcoming Carbon Grey series (Image); cartoonist Mike White chats about Amity Blamity vol.1 (SLG); and Harold Jennett's Geek Syndicate the Comic podstrip is heading to print! (1:14:28)

1017 - State of the Bat-Union Feb 16, 2011

With the help of Cory Lewellen, co-editor of Gothamknightsonline.com, we spend the entire episode discussing all the various titles in the Bat-Universe. From Batman to Red Robin, Gotham City Sirens to Detective Comics, it's a status quo look at everything Batman! (1:15:05)

1016 - Previews Feb 15, 2011

It's that time again to dig into the monthly Previews as we look at those comics and trades and merchandise shipping in April. Dark Horse, DC, Marvel, Image, Drawn & Quarterly, Ape, Oni - lots of good stuff this month! (1:20:47)

1015 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Feb 14, 2011

In this followup to last week's Comic Talk episode, we discuss the listeners' reactions to the question of What is the Role of the Comic Book Publisher? What did they agree with, what did they disagree with and what other suggestions did they have? (1:21:12)

1014 - Brightest Day part 3 Feb 11, 2011

This time around we take a look at issues 13 thru 18 as well as Justice League Generation Lost, Birds of Prey, events happening in recent Green Lantern titles, speculate on the identity of the Champion of Earth, the ending and more! (1:02:36)

1013 - Looking Ahead to Emerald City Comicon '11 Feb 10, 2011

Convention Director, Jim Demonakos, joins us once again as we prepare for our first stop on the 2011 CGS Convention Tour: Emerald City Comicon in Seattle! We hear about the new guests, the move to a three day weekend, preparing a show for the fans and more. (1:04:06)

1012 - Fallen Heroes and Back in the Day Feb 09, 2011

Fallen Heroes author, and Geek Syndicate co-host, Barry Nugent joins us for the upcoming release of the Fallen Heroes comic book adaptation; we then talk with Geek Savant David Dwonch about his Back in the Day oneshot from Action Lab. (1:06:04)

1011 - CGS Best of 2010 Winners! Feb 08, 2011

The listeners have voted and it's time to announce the winners in our CGS Best Of 2010 Awards! It's a mix of surprises, runaway and repeat winners followed up by a discussion on a few titles we want to see in 2011! (1:14:07)

1010 - What is the Role of the Comic Book Publisher? Feb 07, 2011

In this Comic Talk episode, we continue our discussion of the various roles and responsibilities in the buyer - retailer - creator - publisher chain. This time we focus on the Comic Book Publisher. We then follow it up with discussions on the new Superman casting, seller's remorse, Age of X and more. (1:30:46)

1009 - Artifacts 05 Feb 04, 2011

A new artist! An old Top Cow team favorite! The second act of Artifacts brings in Whilce Portacio and Cyber-Force! But which side are they on as the search for Hope and the 13th Artifact bearer continues! (29:14)

1008 - BOMC: Squadron Supreme Feb 02, 2011

Book of the Month Club returns for 2011 and first up is Marvel's Squadron Supreme! In what could be considered Mark Gruenwald's magnum opus, heroes take on the government and each other in order to save the world! Does it hold up after its initial release 26 years later? Find out! (1:02:41)

1007 - Comic Talk Jan 31, 2011

It was a week of news and high profile comic books! Wizard Magazine goes through some major changes, independent comic creators call for action, we discuss Fantastic Four 587, give away the last round of Super Show Early Bird Ticket prizes and more! (1:37:03)

1006 - Smallville Season 10 part 1 Jan 27, 2011

As Smallville gets ready to continue its final season, we take a look back at the first eleven episodes of season ten. Mysteries, revelations, new live action DC characters, old friends reappearing, we dig through it all and give our speculations on the finale. (1:17:33)

1005 - Previews! Jan 26, 2011

It's a quick look at the January Previews for books mostly shipping in March. We then talk with returning guests Jim Amash and Eric Nolen-Weathington about the Matt Baker biography, the Art of Glamour, from TwoMorrows Publishing. (1:18:43)

1004 - Thor: First Thunder 5 Jan 25, 2011

What is the final act that brings Thor and Donald Blake together in order to defeat Loki and where is Odin? To help us discuss the issue and the series as a whole, writer Bryan J.L. Glass and Judy Glass join us live in the CGS studio! (1:00:31)

1003 - They're Back!!! Jan 24, 2011

The Geeks are back with special guests Bryan and Judy Glass as they discuss the end of the Comics Code Authority, respond to the casting announcements of Bane and Catwoman in Dark Knight Rises, debate Mark Millar's digital payment breakdown and more! (1:27:10)

1002 - Best Of 2010 Nominations part 2 Jan 19, 2011

We wrap up our Best Of 2010 discussion with Writer, Artist, Writer/Artist, Inker, Color Artist, Letterer, Editor, Cover Artist, Breakout Talent, Biggest Disappointment, Comic Project in another Medium, Most Important News and Most Anticipated for 2011! (1:42:42)

1001 - Best Of 2010 Nominations part 1 Jan 18, 2011

We're back! It's time for our 2010 Best Of Nominations! In this first part: New Hero, New Villain, New Comic, Limited Series, Oneshot, Cliffhanger, Storyline, Sleeper Hit, Ongoing, Reprint, Original Graphic Novel and Publication About Comics. (2:10:29)

1000 - 1000! Jan 10, 2011

Recorded live in front of a studio full of friends, family and fellow Geeks, and thanks to Fade 2 Black who rescued the event for us, we present Episode 1000! Freking Sweer! (3:54:38)

999 - Listener Feedback Jan 07, 2011

We put our listeners centerstage and burn through our voicemails giving us a chance to talk about villains, John Byrne, Batman's origin, historical comics, Thor movie vs Green Lantern movie, comic book fandom, Lex Luthor vs Tony Stark and more! (2:07:26)

998 - Comic, Movie & TV Talk Jan 06, 2011

Movies, TV and comic talk fill this never before released episode from March 2010. As half the crew visits Emerald City Comicon for the first time, the other half stays behind to talk about everything from comic book movies, Dr. Who, cartoons and more. (2:49:37)

997 - Artifacts 04 Jan 05, 2011

The first arc of Artifacts is over! New players are on the scene and it can only lead to a confrontation between all the Bearers of the Artifacts. More discussion and speculation as we take a look at issue 4. (30:45)

996 - CGS in 2011! Jan 04, 2011

It's the first new episode of the New Year! And with the New Year comes a new Convention Tour, new episodes, new comic book movies to review and more! We talk about our plans for the upcoming year, make some predictions, pick more Super Show Early Bird Ticket winners and more! (58:28)

995 - Songs in the Key of CGS 2 Jan 03, 2011

It's the Geeks' Second Album as we present more theme songs, more listener-created tunes and other musical interludes! Featuring cameo appearances by Katie Cook, David Petersen, Drunk Cap and Hugh Arse! Also a surprise appearance by music superstar... you'll have to listen to find out! Enjoy! (32:42)

994 - 2010: A CGS Retrospective Dec 31, 2010

As the New Year approaches, it's a look back at CGS in 2010: the fun and silliness, reactions to events and comic news, the interviews, the rants, the lowlights and the highlights. Thank you to all our listeners! Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2011! (56:16)

993 - Spotlight on DC Comics part 6 Dec 30, 2010

It's the final DC Comics Spotlight as their 75th Anniversary year wraps up. This time, it's a look at the modern years from 1998 to 2010. The titles, the events, the other media, we look back on the time period that would change DC both as a publisher and a company. (1:50:56)

992 - Ten Things to Know About the Future of Comics Dec 29, 2010

Our first ustream episode is a discussion on Shaenon K. Garrity's article Ten Things to Know About the Future of Comics. Joining in on the conversation is Mr. Phil from the Indie Spinner Rack Podcast, Chris Johnson, Freakytiki, David D., and more! (1:19:30)

991 - Post-Christmas Mishmash Dec 28, 2010

As we decompress from the holidays, we open gifts, talk Tron: Legacy, announce our next Book of the Month Club poll, talk with ILM's Tom Martinek and writer M. Zachary Sherman about the upcoming Harry Walton, Henchman for Hire gn and more including a new holiday presentation from Murd! (1:40:41)

990 - Spotlight on Captain America in Other Media Dec 27, 2010

From serials to radio dramas, cartoons to movies, listener Ralph (Atomic99) Werner guides this final Captain America spotlight taking a look at the Winged Avenger's career outside of comics. As a bonus, a certain Drunk Cap returns - with a special guest! (1:40:03)

989 - Spotlight on Hawkman and Hawkgirl Dec 24, 2010

It's our gift to the listeners this holiday season as we try and sort out the continuity landmine that is the world of Hawkman and Hawkgirl! From Egypt to the Golden Age to the far-flung planet of Thanagar, we walk through the characters' origins, retcons and more. (1:28:36)

988 - Happy Holidays! Dec 23, 2010

It's an all-holiday episode as we talk with writer Philip W. Smith II and artist Alina Urusov about the Top Cow Holiday Special 2010 in stores this week! We then re-present Murd's reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (36:42)

987 - Off the Rack reviews Dec 22, 2010

We start with a look at the Stan Lee line of books from Boom! (Soldier Zero, Traveler, and Starborn) and our reactions just might surprise you! We then talk with Barry Deutsch author of the delightful all-ages graphic novel Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword. (1:40:10)

986 - Thor: First Thunder 4 Dec 21, 2010

It's the birth of the Radioactive Man! As tensions swirl around the globe because of the Thunder God's appearance on Earth, the superhuman arms race begins. And with Thor in the middle of it all, it's the perfect time for Loki to strike! Listen in. (34:59)

985 - Looking Ahead to 2011 part 2 Dec 20, 2010

Image Addiction co-hosts Chris Partin and Mike Smith join us to tackle upcoming releases in 2011 for Image and Top Cow; we then spotlight projects from other publishers including Boom!, Twomorrows, Top Shelf, IDW, Dark Horse, Fantagraphics and more. (1:28:29)

984 - Top 5 Origins Dec 17, 2010

Every character has a beginning and in this lengthy episode we take a look at that major aspect of the comic book craft: the origin! From Rorschach to Superwoman, Nexus to Spider-Man, we list our Top Five favorite stories and types of origins. (2:36:14)

983 - Spotlight on artist Mort Meskin Dec 16, 2010

Steven Brower, author of From Shadow to Light, joins us to spotlight the Life and Art of Mort Meskin. From the Golden Age Vigilante and Johnny Quick, working at Eisner and Iger Studios, to artistic style and later works, we discuss this underrated and influential comic book artist. (49:31)

982 - Looking Ahead to 2011 Dec 15, 2010

It's time for our traditional Looking Ahead episode! Sean Whelan and Jim Segulin of the Raging Bullets podcast join us to talk DC in 2011. And Marvel Noise's David Price is joined by his fellow 11 O'Clock Comics co-host Jason Wood to cover Marvel. (1:30:21)

981 - Comic Talk Dec 14, 2010

We start the episode by detailing all the categories in our end of year CGS Best Of list; we continue our discussion of the Role of the Comic Book Buyer with the help of listener feedback; and then we wrap it all up discussing the explosive finale of the Walking Dead tv show. (1:37:16)

980 - Catching up with Mouse Guard's David Petersen Dec 10, 2010

David Petersen returns to bring us up to date on everything Mouse Guard including Legends of the Guard and next week's Black Axe release. We also dip into world and myth building, future story plans, gaming, audiobooks and more. (1:24:38)

979 - A Conversation with Amy Reeder Dec 09, 2010

From Tokyopop to Vertigo, Supergirl to Batwoman, artist and creator Amy Reeder has made a name for herself in comics and with comic readers. We discuss her journey, her thoughts on her work both in concept and approach, bringing Batwoman to life, breaking expectations and more! (53:05)

978 - Previews Dec 08, 2010

It's another look at Previews, discussing comic book releases for February 2011. What are we buying, what looks interesting and what new titles are worth checking out? Also, we talk with Gerimi Burleigh to spotlight Eye of the Gods, his graphic novel in this month's catalogue. (1:29:38)

977 - Shadowland 5 Dec 07, 2010

Shadowland comes to an end! Was it satisfying? Did it make sense? And what does it mean for Daredevil, Matt Murdock, Hell's Kitchen, the Kingpin and the Daredevil title itself? Find out what we thought, hear our rants and learn what's next for this part of the Marvel Universe. (37:26)

976 - Comic Talk Dec 06, 2010

The Geeks try and answer the question: what is the role of the comic book buyer in the buyer-retailer-creators-publisher chain? From comic shop loyalty to finding the best deals, it's the tip of the iceberg of what will become a larger ongoing discussion. We wrap it all up with a review of Walking Dead Episode 5! (1:39:14)

975 - Webcomic Spotlight: World of Hurt with Jay Potts Dec 03, 2010

Jay Potts' World of Hurt, the Internet's #1 Blaxploitation Webcomic, kicks off a new feature spotlighting the world of webcomics! Jay fills us in on his process, his inspirations, outreach to readers, movies, music, and more! (55:54)

974 - Introducing! Dr. Strange, Madame Xanadu, Spawn Dec 02, 2010

It's a new type of episode as we read and discuss the first appearances of Dr. Strange (Strange Tales 110), Madame Xanadu (Doorway To Nightmare 1) and Spawn (Spawn 1)! What has survived, changed, and what are the comparisons? (55:13)

973 - Spotlight on DC Comics part 5 Dec 01, 2010

Writer Scotty Beatty returns to the show to help us delve into the years 1986 thru 1998. This era of DC Comics gave us Vertigo, the Death of Superman, Elseworlds, prestige format comics, price increases, Milestone, Impact!, Helix, Kyle Rayner, Amalgam and more! (1:40:02)

972 - Book of the Month Club: Promethea vol.1 Nov 30, 2010

It's the final BOMC of the year and, for Geek's Choice, Adam has selected Promethea vol.1 by Alan Moore, J.H.Williams III, Mick Gray, Todd Klein and co. Science hero adventure gives way to the power of the imagination in this amazing collaboration of pictures and words. Listen in! (1:17:33)

971 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation 2010 Nov 29, 2010

It's a mish-mash of post-holiday comic talk as we figure out our 2011 Convention Tour, compare Superman III and Superman IV, review Walking Dead episode 4, go through our mailbag, give away more Super Show prizes, talk about some recent cartoons and more! (1:44:21)

970 - Who is Jake Ellis? and the God Machine Nov 27, 2010

Writer Nathan Edmondson returns to talk with us about Who is Jake Ellis?, a new project from Image with artist Tonci Zonjic. We follow that up with another look at The God Machine hardcover, recently released from Archaia, with creator Chandra Free. (1:15:15)

969 - Artifacts 03 Nov 26, 2010

Aphrodite IV gathers her forces as the Artifacts bearers start to move into place on either side of the upcoming battle. Plus, a new player enters the scene and claims an Artifact for his own. Listen in! (33:24)

968 - Spotlight on Captain America in the '00s Nov 24, 2010

The 2000s may very well be the best years for Captain America as well as some of the most controversial. Listen in as we discuss the Marvel Knights run, Ultimate Cap, Truth, the return of Bucky, Civil War, Steve Rogers as the Super Soldier and more. (1:17:15)

967 - Thor: First Thunder 3 Nov 23, 2010

As the Thor origin continues, this time retelling Thor's battle with the mystical Sandu, the larger Marvel Universe starts to take shape setting in motion plans to address a god walking among men. (38:44)

966 - Comic Talk: News Edition Nov 22, 2010

It's a passionate episode taking a look at recent comic news including J.Michael Straczynski leaving the Superman and Wonder Woman titles, reactions to the Green Lantern movie trailer, comic art auctions, Walking Dead Episode 3 review and more! (1:48:15)

965 - Robotech: Celebrating 25 Years Nov 19, 2010

Robotech celebrates 25 Years for its initial 1985 US release and listener Christopher Whitfield joins us to spotlight the series, the origins of Robotech, the characters, Carl Macek, protoculture, the comics, the merchandise and more. (1:16:34)

964 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Nov 18, 2010

We dig into our voicemails and read from emails on a wide range of topics including more talk on DC and Marvel's Trinity, comic book related songs, Morning Glories, Tom de Haven's It's Superman! novel, the works of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the Spider-Man musical and more! (1:11:41)

963 - Storytime with Uncle Sal Nov 17, 2010

Fresh from his trip to Lucca, Uncle Sal is back to catch us up on recent conventions, becoming a daddy again, traversing the independent comics field, comic book movies and even a little love advice! (1:26:22)

962 - Comics Podcast Theme Event! Nov 16, 2010

Comics Podcast Theme Event Week is here again and this time the topic at hand is the question Who would you put on your Comic Book Mount Rushmore? Listen in for our answers, our reasons, and those that didn't make the list. (1:12:08)

961 - Off the Rack reviews Nov 15, 2010

Peter, Shane and Pants discuss the various offerings in this year's Top Cow Pilot Season - which title are we voting for? And then we wrap up the episode geeking out over the second episode of the Walking Dead TV Show. (1:11:49)

960 - Indie Spotlight for November 2010 Nov 11, 2010

This month we spotlight four graphic novels solicited in the current Previews: David McAdoo's Red Moon (Cossack Comics), GB Tran's Vietnamerica (Villard), 51 Delta (Arcana) with writer Sean Dulaney and Term Life (Image) with writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Nick Thornborrow. (1:43:43)

959 - Previews Nov 10, 2010

It's time again to look into the future and see what the new Previews has to offer for books mostly shipping in January. We then chat with artist J.K. Woodward about the new Fallen Angel Return of the Son mini-series from IDW as well as Super Show news! (1:29:49)

958 - Flashback to 2000 Nov 09, 2010

Ultimate Marvel. Battle Pope. Ed McGuinness on Superman. Cross Gen Comics. Claremont returns to the X-Men. The end of Preacher. Gorilla Comics. Quesada becomes EIC. It's a fun look back to those titles, creators, publishers and comics that make up the year 2000. (1:27:21)

957 - Comic Talk Nov 08, 2010

It's a packed house of Geeks discussing a number of topics including what is Marvel's Trinity? Star Wars novels. Dark Knight Rises and the Spider-Man movie reboot. Superman Earth One by Straczynski and Davis. Walking Dead. Comic conventions and cosplay. Drunk Cap. And more! (1:46:23)

CGS Presents: Classic Geek Speak: V for Vendetta Nov 05, 2010

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November! In this Book of the Month Club episode from April 2006 we discuss both the V for Vendetta trade and the movie. Boy did some tempers flare! (1:47:10)

956 - Spotlight on Captain America in the '90s Nov 04, 2010

For the Star-Spangled Avenger, the '90s brought about everything from werewolves to photon shields. It's the end of the Gruenwald era into the Mark Waid run, a sidestep into Heroes Reborn, a much needed Heroes Return, and ending with Dan Jurgens. With a special appearance by Drunk Cap! (1:13:45)

955 - Brightest Day part 2 Nov 03, 2010

DC's Brightest Day weekly saga continues! The Blackest Night resurrected characters are edging closer to learning the secrets of the White Lantern. We also riff on issues of Justice League Generation Lost, Birds of Prey, the Green Lantern books and more. (1:02:40)

954 - Introducing Action Lab Entertainment Nov 02, 2010

Shawn Pryor of PKD Media and Space-Time Condo's Dave Dwonch join us this episode to give us the scoop on the new comic book publishing venture, Action Lab Entertainment! We then review Episode 1 of the Walking Dead TV Show from AMC! (1:23:15)

953 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Nov 01, 2010

Are you a comic book reader or collector? Or both? How do we drop titles? Are the current Avengers titles too confusing? And more Star Trek vs Star Wars! This can only be a listener feedback episode! Plus, a new fan art challenge is announced! (1:11:59)

952 - BOMC: the 'Nam vol.1 Oct 29, 2010

Follow the tour of duty of Private Ed Marks in the 'Nam vol.1 by writer and Vietnam vet Doug Murray with art by Michael Golden, Wayne Vansant and others and edited by Larry Hama. Listen in as we discuss this classic Marvel title from the '80s. (57:17)

951 - Indie Spotlight Oct 28, 2010

We dip into the October Previews to spotlight Martin Flink's The Man of Glass, Magus with co-writer Jon Price and artist Rebekah Isaacs and Echoes by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Rahsan Ekedal. We also talk with Emi Lenox about her collected diary comic Emitown. (2:06:19)

950 - Spotlight on DC Comics part 4 Oct 27, 2010

It's the end of DC's Bronze Age as we take a look at the years 1972 thru 1985/86. Longtime comic reader and listener Lee Cameron joins us to talk about DC's new era under Jenette Kahn, the DC Implosion, Kirby's Fourth World, the approaching Crisis and more. (1:38:54)

949 - Thor: First Thunder 2 Oct 26, 2010

Bryan J.L. Glass, Tan Eng Huat and company continue the origin of Thor! Remixing early issues of Journey Into Mystery, Loki resurfaces to cause trouble for Thor and this time their battleground is in the middle of Manhattan. (31:12)

948 - Off the Rack reviews Oct 25, 2010

With all but one of the Geeks missing, it's an off the cuff episode with new-to-comics listener Alec Perreault. We discuss traversing the comicbook landscape as a new reader, DoomWar, Kill Shakespeare, give some Super Show updates and more. (56:10)

947 - Looking Ahead to Long Beach Comic Con Oct 21, 2010

A convention by the beach? Freking Sweer! Learn about this LA-based con from Sales Director Phil Lawrence as well as a few of the guests including color artist Nei Ruffino, Titanium Rain's Josh Finney and Kat Rocha and the welcomed return of comic book legend Joe Rubinstein! (1:54:23)

946 - Shadowland 4 Oct 20, 2010

The penultimate chapter of Daredevil's slip into madness is here by Andy Diggle, Billy Tan and company. What do we think of the issue, where does it go from here, and what does it all mean for Daredevil as a character and a title? (33:15)

945 - Previews Oct 19, 2010

Listener Kyle Minor joins us as we peruse the new Previews catalogue for comics mostly shipping in December. What are our picks of the month? We then talk with Matthew Petz about his War of the Woods digital release from ComiXology. It's a must see! (1:57:53)

944 - Comic Talk Oct 18, 2010

Final thoughts on New York Comic Con! A new contest begins! Discussion on DC and Marvel's announcements on dropping comic book cover prices! Super Show 2011 updates and giveaways! And more! (1:29:00)

943 - NYCC '10 Tapes vol.4 Oct 14, 2010

It's the final day at NYCC '10! We wrap up the show chatting with the creators of Tribes: the Dog Years from IDW, artist Rich Koslowski and JD Arnold of BB Wolf & the Three LPs from Top Shelf, FUBAR's Jeff McComsey and more. (1:10:58)

942 - NYCC '10 Tapes vol.3 Oct 13, 2010

Part two of the super-busy Saturday at NYCC. In this episode are interviews with Delve Into Fantasy's Del Borovic, Thom Zahler of Love and Capes, and more including a visit by Andy Ihnatko co-host of MacBreak Weekly. (54:12)

941 - NYCC '10 Tapes vol.2 Oct 12, 2010

It's Day Two of NYCC, so that means more interviews about comics and webcomics as well as a chat with some of the design team of City of Heroes: Going Rogue, comic retail talk with Christina Merkler from DCBS and more! (1:06:03)

940 - NYCC '10 Tapes vol.1 Oct 11, 2010

It's the first of four eps from the floor of NYCC! Writer A.J. Lieberman talks Cowboy Ninja Viking and his new project Term Life, Jim Beard chats about Gotham City: 14 Miles and a look into the future of entertainment with Screen Future's Brian David Johnson. (52:26)

939 - BOMC Encore: Walking Dead vol.6-8 Oct 08, 2010

It's been a long time since we've talked Walking Dead, so in this episode we catch up to issue #48. Kirkman, Adlard and company continue to shock and horrify and it only gets bigger and better from here. (59:25)

938 - The Music of Kirby Krackle! Oct 07, 2010

In time for their New York Comic Con plans, we talk with Jim Demonakos and Kyle Stevens of the band Kirby Krackle! Listen in to hear the stories behind the songs off their latest album E for Everyone. (1:21:51)

937 - Artifacts 02 Oct 06, 2010

We continue our look at Top Cow's big event as the cast of characters start to come together in reaction to the devastating cliffhanger from issue one. Listen in to hear our thoughts on Artifacts issue two. (41:57)

936 - A Conversation with Adam Withers & Comfort Love Oct 05, 2010

The creators of the Uniques join us to talk about their new comic, Rainbow in the Dark, as well as what it takes to be full-time self publishers, the impact of digital on the industry and their own comics, the evolution of fandom and more. (1:17:37)

935 - Off the Rack Reviews Oct 04, 2010

We kick off this Comic Talk episode by reviewing Thor 615 (Marvel), Freedom Fighters 1 (DC) and Skullkickers 1 (Image). And then listen in for a Super Show '11 update, some webcomics talk, and more comic book reviews. (1:56:18)

934 - Please Leave a Message... Oct 01, 2010

Comic book unions! Gwen Stacy! Prince Valiant! Independent writers! American Flagg vs Judge Dredd! Scott Pilgrim! Pink Flamingos! Commissions! Drunk Cap! And... Yo Gaba Gaba? It can only be the return of an all-listener voice-mail episode! (56:59)

933 - Book of the Month Club: Bayou vol.1 Sep 30, 2010

Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War/pre-Civil Rights American South, Jeremy Love's Bayou is a beautiful tale about a place where fairies and monsters, both human and unreal, shape the life of a young girl and her view of the world in which she lives. (52:17)

932 - Looking Ahead to NYCC 2010 Sep 29, 2010

New York Comic Con & Anime Fest '10 is next week! ReedPOP's Lance Fensterman joins us to give us the scoop on this year's larger show, we then talk with Ape Entertainment's Dave Hedgecock and artist/creator Randy Gentile about their NYCC plans. (1:34:19)

931 - Comic Talk Sep 28, 2010

Seven geeks pack the roundtable to tell stories from Matt's wedding weekend! And then we discuss Bob Harras' promotion to EIC at DC, follow up on our Superman Secret Origin and Thor First Thunder eps and Drunk Cap returns! (1:22:21)

CGS Presents: Classic Geek Speak: Ep.184 Sep 27, 2010

As we recover from Matt's wedding weekend, it's a throwback to this date four years ago in our first Classic Geek Speak representation of older episodes. Listen in as we discuss the Top Five Storyarcs of Our Favorite Characters. (1:16:57)

930 - Superman Secret Origin issue 6 Sep 23, 2010

We finally wrap up our look at the new retelling of Superman's origin. Johns, Frank and company have given us a tale for all eras of the character. We discuss just how well it succeeds as an origin and as a comic book story. (49:20)

929 - Thor: First Thunder 1 Sep 22, 2010

In anticipation of next year's movie, we begin our ongoing look at Marvel's retelling of the classic comic book Thor origin by Bryan J.L. Glass & Tan Eng Huat. Included in this episode is also a short interview with Bryan Glass from the floor of the WildPig Con. (56:18)

928 - Comic Talk Sep 21, 2010

Matt returns to wrap-up our WildPig Con chat, talk about our purchases and laugh about his bachelor party shenanigans. We then chat about the new Watchmen DVD, what it means to be Batman, the new Spider-Man movie franchise and more! (1:21:41)

927 - WildPig Con Tapes Sep 20, 2010

From the show floor of the WildPig Con we present various comic talk chats with the CGS crew, friends and listeners, as well as interviews with Erica Hesse, Bill Ellis, Charles P. Wilson III, Reilly Brown and more! (1:30:23)

926 - Amazing Spider-Man: O.M.I.T. part 4 Sep 17, 2010

The final part of One Moment in Time is here and sets the stage for the rest of Peter Parker's comic book life. We discuss Amazing Spider-Man 641 to find out what works, what didn't work, and where do we all go from here? (34:04)

925 - Spotlight on DC Comics part 3 Sep 16, 2010

College professor Hill Nelson joins us as we cover 1960-1972. It's one of DC's most creative eras as we look at the first appearance of the Justice League of America through the height of the Silver Age to characters such as Jonah Hex and Swamp Thing. (1:37:47)

924 - Previews Sep 15, 2010

Longtime listener and fellow podcaster Paul French joins in on the fun of looking through the September Previews. We then talk with writer Jim McCann and artist Janet K. Lee to learn about their new Archaia original graphic novel Return of the Dapper Men. (1:47:37)

923 - Spotlight on Captain America in the '80s Sep 14, 2010

Chris from Wild Pig joins us to discuss a major period in the comic book life of the Sentinel of Liberty: Mark Gruenwald, JM DeMatteis, Mike Zeck, Paul Neary, Rik Levins, Captain America for President, Nomad, Scourge, the Captain and more! (1:25:22)

922 - Comic Talk Sep 13, 2010

After some quick hits of what we've been reading, including Tumor, recent Batman books, Fables, New Warriors and more, we discuss the results from the forum topic on Top 5 Most Recognizable Comic Book Covers. Which cover won? (1:16:24)

921 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Sep 10, 2010

Inkers vs Color Artists! State of the comic movie industry! How to read comics! The back issue market and price guides! And much more. It's a casual comic talk inspired by emails sent in from the listeners! (1:11:18)

920 - JLA/JSA: the Dark Things part 5 Sep 09, 2010

With issue 48 of the Justice League of America, the summer team-up comes to a close. We discuss the ending, talk about the JLA/JSA team books in general, and more. (42:38)

919 - BOMC: Blacksad Sep 08, 2010

It's International Month once again! This month we discuss the Dark Horse collection of Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido's first three Blacksad stories. Hard-boiled detective fiction meets anthropomorphic-animal comics to create a powerful work of art. (1:12:34)

918 - Shadowland 3 Sep 07, 2010

Daredevil has crossed the line and it's up to the heroes of New York to stop him. Or can they? We take a look at feedback from issue two, discuss the events of issue three and continue to speculate on the ending.(43:58)

917 - Comic Talk Sep 06, 2010

In this extra-sized Monday ep we finish out our Fan Expo chat, talk about Transformers 2, the Great Fables Crossover, commission art ownership and more. We then wrap the episode with one last Fan Expo interview with artist Neil Chenier. (2:02:49)

916 - Fan Expo Canada Tapes vol.4 Aug 30, 2010

Clone Wars' Tom Hodges! Zenescope's Ralph Tedesco! Artist Marcus To! Northwest Passage's Scott Chantler! And more! It's the final day of Fan Expo as we close out an awesome show. (1:11:21)

915 - Fan Expo Canada Tapes vol.3 Aug 29, 2010

Day Two of Fan Expo saw crowds, crowds and more crowds. In this episode we talk with Andy Kubert, Kill Shakespeare's Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery and more. (1:09:55)

914 - Fan Expo Canada Tapes vol.2 Aug 28, 2010

Day One of Fan Expo is over! Fan Expo has blown up and the crowds seem bigger than ever. It's a quick episode giving our thoughts from the show floor. (20:47)

913 - Fan Expo Canada Tapes vol.1 Aug 26, 2010

Peter and Pants travel north and along the way talk about the con, sketches and commissions, the Great Fables Crossover, pull lists, and almost get involved in an international incident. (1:09:45)

912 - Amazing Spider-Man: O.M.I.T. part 3 Aug 25, 2010

As One Moment in Time moves closer to an ending, we discuss Amazing Spider-Man 640. Someone else in Peter Parker's life is being hunted and it leads to another life-changing decision for Spider-Man. (35:31)

911 - JLA/JSA: the Dark Things part 4 Aug 24, 2010

It's a look at Justice Society of America 42 as the JLA and JSA come closer to their final confrontation with Alan Scott and his children Jade and Obsidian in this penultimate chapter. How will it all end? (28:21)

910 - Looking Ahead to Fan Expo Canada part 2 Aug 23, 2010

Fan Expo is just a few days away! Joining us this time is artist Paolo Rivera, Boom! writer Michael Alan Nelson, Lady Mechanika's Joe Benitez, Growing Up Enchanted's Jack Briglio and Alex Serra plus coordinator Tiziano returns with a surprise guest! (2:33:44)

909 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Aug 20, 2010

Bryan gives us the scoop from Star Wars Celebration V and then we dig into our voicemails for more digital comics discussion, Galactus vs Mogo feedback, we Iron the Pants and Drunk Captain America returns! (1:22:04)

908 - X-Men: Second Coming Aug 19, 2010

We discuss the biggest (and best?) X-Men event in several years. X-Men: Second Coming puts the entire X-Universe on the run as they protect Hope, mutantkind's potential messiah. Action, death, and drama as only the X-Universe can deliver. (54:33)

907 - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Movie Review Aug 18, 2010

Scott Pilgrim! Ramona Flowers! Knives Chau! Kim Pines! Wallace Wells! Gideon Graves! Bryan O'Malley's characters come to life thanks to director Edgar Wright and most of us are in lesbians with it. Listen in! (1:14:10)

906 - Talking Jetta with Martheus Wade Aug 17, 2010

Jetta creator Martheus Wade joins us this episode to talk about the ever-changing face of self-publishing, the world of Jetta in comics and film, his plans for this weekend's Wizard World Chicago and more! (52:46)

905 - Off the Rack reviews Aug 16, 2010

Writer/publisher/listener Rob Anderson of Panda Dog Press chats with us about Animal Control: Special Creatures Unit. We then review Avengers: the Children's Crusade 1, Wonder Woman 601, Top Cow First Look tpb, Morning Glories 1 and more. (1:41:16)

904 - The Return of Chris Moreno Aug 13, 2010

Fan-favorite artist Chris Moreno drops by to talk about his upcoming Motel Hell comic from IDW. Along the way we chat about zombie sit-com webcomics, Garage Art Studios, conventions and more. (55:46)

903 - Shadowland 2 Aug 12, 2010

Daredevil's plans move forward as his friends, and even some enemies, make plans to bring him down. We discuss Shadowland 2, Daredevil 508, the history of the Hand and more. (54:48)

902 - Storytime with Uncle Sal Aug 11, 2010

Back from San Diego with new stories and his usual unique brand of humor, Uncle Sal Abbinanti returns! What are you waiting for? Start listening! (1:45:11)

901 - Amazing Spider-Man: O.M.I.T. part 2 Aug 10, 2010

More answers! New mysteries! Peter and MJ's history from the doomed wedding through to the events of One More Day are explored further as we discuss Amazing Spider-Man 639. (39:58)

900 - Previews Aug 09, 2010

It's a comic-talk-filled look at the August Previews as we celebrate another anniversary episode, announce the first official Super Show '11 guests, give our special picks for the month and chat with writer Dirk Manning about Nightmare World vol. 2 from Shadowline. (2:02:32)

899 - JLA/JSA: the Dark Things part 3 Aug 06, 2010

What does the Starheart have in store for the heroes and for Earth? Which side will Jade choose to fight on? And what does the Green Lantern Corps have to say about it? Find out in Justice League of America 47. (30:52)

898 - San Diego '10 Tapes Aug 05, 2010

Hey everyone, get your Pants on the Floor! Brian hit San Diego Comic-Con once more and talked with Katie Cook, Uncle Sal, Tad Stones, Ape Entertainment, Bleeding Cool's Rich Johnston and more. (1:41:55)

897 - Brightest Day part 1 Aug 04, 2010

The aftermath of Blackest Night has brought about resurrected heroes, old villains and new mysteries. We take a look at Brightest Day 0 thru 6, Justice League Generation Lost 1 thru 6 and other titles under the Brigthest Day banner. (1:08:24)

896 - Publisher Spotlight on AdHouse Books Aug 03, 2010

It's part-Publisher Spotlight, part-Let's Talk Shop as AdHouse Books' Chris Pitzer drops by to discuss publishing and the small press, his ideas on book design, a look at the upcoming Duncan the Wonder Dog gn, Jack Kirby, books he's reading and more. (1:14:07)

895 - Comic Movie News Aug 02, 2010

ILM's Tom Martinek is back! We give our reactions to the latest movie buzz including Avengers, Thor, Green Lantern, Judge Dredd, the Boys, movie reboots, 3D and more! We wrap it all up with a quick review of the latest DCU Animated movie Batman Under the Red Hood.(1:23:22)

894 - BOMC: Scott Pilgrim vol.1 and 2 Jul 30, 2010

Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim is the buzz of the summer in anticipation of the new movie. We take a look at the first two volumes from Oni and discover a world of indie bands, evil ex-boyfriends, level ups and even a little love. (1:17:00)

893 - Amazing Spider-Man: O.M.I.T. part 1 Jul 29, 2010

Spider-Man's world was altered in the controversial One More Day arc. At long last, Peter Parker and Mary Jane finally confront one another to reveal what exactly happened at the Parker/Watson wedding. Join us as we discuss Amazing Spider-Man 638. (39:21)

892 - Artifacts 01 Jul 28, 2010

Top Cow's biggest event is here! What are the Artifacts? Who possesses them? And what are the big shocks?! Image Addiction's Chris Partin joins us for issue 1 and then Publisher Filip Sablik gives us the background scoop. (1:15:37)

891 - JLA/JSA: the Dark Things part 2 Jul 27, 2010

The second chapter of the summer team-up is here as the JLA and JSA get closer to Alan Scott/Green Lantern. Listen in as we discuss the pros, the cons and everything in-between of Justice Society of America 41. (31:17)

890 - Comic Talk: News and Reviews Edition Jul 26, 2010

San Diego Comic-Con has wrapped giving us tons of comic book related news and announcements for us to discuss. We then drop our thoughts on titles such as Royal Historian of Oz, Rasl, Joe Kubert's Dong Xoai and more. (1:28:42)

889 - CGSSS'10: Comics in the Classroom Panel Jul 23, 2010

Presenting the Comics in the Classroom Panel featuring moderator Dan Ryder, Rob Ruddell, Adam Umak, Scott Cole and James Pannafino. Edu-Geeks discuss using comics in the classroom, selecting appropriate material and more. (1:11:04)

888 - A Conversation with Bob Layton Jul 21, 2010

Iron Man! Hercules, Prince of Power! X-Factor! Valiant! In time for San Diego and Fan Expo, we present a chat with Bob Layton, a creator who has earned his place in comics history on many characters, projects and companies. (45:00)

887 - Indie Spotlight: San Diego Edition Jul 20, 2010

Just in time for Comic-Con, we feature three comic projects to discover: Hybrid Bastards with writer Tom Pinchuk, Blue World Shift with artists Dave DeVries and John Van Fleet and Kill Shakespeare with co-creator Conor McCreery. (1:47:26)

886 - Comic Talk Jul 19, 2010

It's Monday! We wrap up this weekend's Allentown Comic Con, give our thoughts on recently released comic movie images, bring back our CGS followup segment and listen to the greatest voicemail to date. (1:39:11)

885 - A Look at the 2010 Eisner Award Nominations Jul 16, 2010

If you're ever looking for new, interesting or different comics, the Eisner list is a good start! Tim 'Freakytiki' Rakarich has taken the challenge of trying to read as much as he can and we pick his brain on several categories. (1:09:20)

884 - Listener Feedback Jul 15, 2010

Hastings! Back issue diving! Comic reading habits! More digital comic talk! CGS Mailbag! And... Galactus vs Mogo? It can only be a listener feedback episode! (1:05:51)

883 - Shadowland 1 Jul 14, 2010

Kevin, our resident Daredevil expert, returns as we comment, critique and speculate on Shadowland 1, the new event that promises to be the Birth of the Marvel Universe's Greatest Villain! (1:18:22)

882 - A Look at Revolver with Matt Kindt Jul 13, 2010

Matt Kindt's Revolver graphic novel from Vertigo is set to hit stores this week! He joins us once again to talk about his newest work, 3 Story the movie, thoughts on digital comics, future projects and more. (1:01:48)

881 - Previews Jul 12, 2010

It's another new month so it's time once again to dig into the Previews catalogue. We also chat with IDW Senior Editor Andy Schmidt about the 5 Days to Die weekly mini coming out in September. (1:43:26)

880 - Looking Ahead to Fan Expo Canada Jul 08, 2010

Tiziano, Head Comic Book Events Coordinator, joins us again to give us the low-down on what to expect for August's Fan Expo. The guests, the events, the World Cup - if you haven't been to this convention, or if you haven't listened to an episode with Tiz, you're missing out. (1:24:39)

879 - JLA/JSA: the Dark Things part 1 Jul 07, 2010

Series inker Rob Hunter joins us for a lively chat on the first part of the new JLA/JSA crossover. We get a glimpse into the creative process of comic production, learn a little more about the job of an inker and veer off into tangents all while discussing Justice League of America 46. (1:09:50)

878 - Off the Rack reviews Jul 06, 2010

It's a full house of Geeks talking comics! Batman 700! Wonder Woman 600! Superman 700! Old school G.I.Joe! And more! Plus, Dave Ryan makes a long overdue re-appearance to update us on the War of the Independents. (1:37:48)

877 - CGSSS'10: Creating Independent Comics Panel Jul 05, 2010

Presenting the Creating Independent Comics Panel from Super Show 2010. Join Joe Sergi, Mike Imboden, Scott Bradley, Shawn Pryor, Martheus Wade and Zack Kruse as they give their thoughts and advice on the world of small press and self-publishing. (1:03:47)

876 - Listener Feedback Jul 01, 2010

We dig into our inbox to talk about Jeph Loeb's appointment as Head of Marvel Television, bad comics we couldn't finish, we Stump the Rios, we Iron the Pants and we wrap it up by chatting with the organizers for the upcoming Allentown Comic Con. (1:17:48)

875 - Spotlight on Captain America in the Marvel Age Jun 30, 2010

Legendary comic book writer Roy Thomas joins us to give us some detailed background on the character's re-emergence into the Marvel Age of 1963. We're then joined by Cap fan and CGS listener Lenny to lay out some important milestones in Cap history for this era. (1:43:02)

874 - BOMC: It Was the War of the Trenches Jun 29, 2010

For International Month, we present French cartoonist Jacques Tardi's powerful tale of World War I, It Was the War of the Trenches. With the help of Fantagraphics VP and Co-Publisher Kim Thompson, Editor and Translator of the Tardi line of books here in the US, we learn more about the author, his art and other projects. (1:39:24)

873 - Comic Talk: News Edition Jun 28, 2010

Listener James Pannafino joins us in-studio to discuss recent comic news including DC Comics' digital announcements, Hastings media store turns comic shop, movie trailers and more. (1:31:36)

872 - Jonah Hex Movie Review Jun 24, 2010

Writer Jimmy Palmiotti joins us for a full episode discussing everything from his upcoming Freedom Fighters series, writing for comics vs writing for other media, pink flamingos and of course, the recent Jonah Hex movie. (1:13:58)

871 - Spotlight on DC Comics Part 2 Jun 23, 2010

Continuing our celebration of DC Comics' 75th Anniversary, comics historian Jim Beard joins us to talk about DC comics, characters and more in the post-war year of 1947 to the early part of the Silver Age in 1960. (1:43:06)

870 - A Conversation with Bryan J.L. Glass Jun 22, 2010

Bryan J.L. Glass joins us for a lively discussion on September's Thor: First Thunder origin mini-series, the Valkyrie one-shot, writing for comics, digital comics, marketing for comic book movie tie-ins and more. (1:25:06)

869 - Comic Talk: Off the Rack reviews Jun 21, 2010

It's a full plate of Avengers talk as we look at Secret Avengers 1, Avengers Academy 1 and New Avengers 1. We also throw in our thoughts on Boom!'s Darkwing Duck 1, Sean McKeever's the Waiting Place, Red Hood the Lost Days and more. (1:14:48)

868 - A-Team Movie Review Jun 18, 2010

Hannibal! Face! B.A. Baracus! Murdock! It may not be comics, but the 80s are in full effect. If you have seen it, maybe you can listen to... the A-Team Movie Review! (1:05:54)

867 - A Conversation with Jeff Lemire Jun 17, 2010

Jeff Lemire , creator of Sweet Tooth and writer of the upcoming Atom and Superboy comics, joins us to talk conventions, his love of super-heroes, Kamandi, comics he's reading and more including sitting in for a fun Stump the Rios! (1:11:54)

866 - Previews Jun 16, 2010

It's Previews time again! Listener Chris Beckett joins us to talk about the June catalogue for books shipping in August. We also talk with writer Arvid Nelson about the upcoming Zero Killer trade. (1:41:50)

865 - BOMC Encore: Strangers in Paradise vol.6 Jun 15, 2010

It's the final volume of the Strangers in Paradise saga! Joining us once again is creator Terry Moore to discuss the ending to his 13+ year series. It's a must listen for any SiP fans. (1:30:42)

864 - Comic Talk: Convention Wrap-Up Edition Jun 14, 2010

The Geeks return from both Heroes Con and Wizard World Philly! We chat about our experiences, upcoming conventions and strike gold with an idea for soon-to-be-married Matt's bachelor party! (1:26:00)

863 - Please Leave a Message... Jun 09, 2010

We let the listeners speak geek in this all voice-mail episode. Hear feedback on previous episodes, recent movies, leftover Blackest Night reactions and a slew of Lost finale thoughts. (1:33:23)

862 - Heroes Con '10 Tapes volume 2 Jun 08, 2010

More interviews from the con floor at Heroes Con 2010 including discussion on the art auction, listener shoutouts and more. (1:05:06)

861 - Heroes Con '10 Tapes volume 1 Jun 07, 2010

Another year, another Heroes Con! If you missed one of the best conventions in the biz, then check out this episode as Bryan, Shane, Murd and Pants give their thoughts on the con, interview creators and more. (1:00:46)

860 - CGSSS'10: Creating Webcomics Panel Jun 04, 2010

Presenting the lively Creating Webcomics Panel from CGS Super Show '10 featuring Kevin Freeman, Katie Cook, Julian Lytle, Danielle Corsetto, Mike Schwartz, Dave Dwonch and Jamie Fickes. (58:22)

859 - Book of the Month Club - Kraven's Last Hunt Jun 02, 2010

This classic Spider-man story was released 23 years ago. It's high time we took a look at it. Kraven's Last Hunt packs quite an emotional wollup. (1:04:18)

858 - Looking Ahead to Heroes Con Part 2 Jun 01, 2010

In this episode we interview Jonathan Hickman, Jeremy Haun and Mike Norton. Heroes Con starts in just 3 days and they are going to be there. Join us and don't miss the fun.

857 - Comic Talk May 31, 2010

CGS listener Mike Gallagher joins us in the studio for some general comic chat as well as a discussion about his new comic, Closed System. (1:37:08)

856 - Comic Talk: Spring Cleaning Edition May 27, 2010

We've read some more comics and we've received some more comics. We talk about it all in today's episode. (1:21:40)

855 - Looking Ahead to Heroes Con May 26, 2010

Heroes Con 2010 is just around the corner. Convention organizer, Shelton Drum, joins us to talk about his amazing convention and all that it has to offer us. (1:19:09)

854 - Lost: The End May 25, 2010

Lost is finally over. After six years of watching faithfully, they gave us the end. Were we disappointed or did we love it? Listen in to find out.

853 - Off the Rack Reviews May 24, 2010

We've read some comics and we want to talk about them. Avengers #1 by Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita JR has shipped. We also talk about the upcoming Hack Slash: My First Maniac #1 and Virtue. (1:25:12)

852 - Marvels Project 8 May 21, 2010

Brubaker's retelling of Marvel's Golden Age has some to an end. We give our thoughts on the series and what we'd like to spring out of it.

851 - Spotlight on Captain America in the Golden Age May 20, 2010

With his 70th anniversary coming up, we present the first of several spotlights featuring the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America! We start with a look at the character in the Golden Age with Titan Editor, Steve Saffel. (1:39:01)

850 - Siege 4 Call-In Show May 19, 2010

Marvel's Siege event has come to a close making way for the Heroic Age. We discuss the ending, speculate on the aftermath and hear feedback from the listeners. (1:17:54)

849 - Lost 6.15: Across the Sea May 18, 2010

The long-awaited Jacob/Man in Black flashback episode is finally here and boy did it stir up some emotions. What does it all mean for the show?

848 - Comic Talk May 17, 2010

Special guest, Darrell, joins us to talk about the Wild Pig Con, more reaction to Tony Harris' manifesto, a new Versus match up and so much more. (1:48:42)

847 - Looking Ahead to the Summit City Comic Con May 14, 2010

Zack Kruse joins us to talk about the new Summit City Comic Con being held Saturday May 22 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hear about all the great artists in attendance, schedule of events and more. (54:59)

846 - Iron Man 2 Movie Review May 13, 2010

Tony Stark is back and he's brought some new friends with him. Hear our thoughts on the Iron Man sequel and where we rank it among other Marvel sequels. (1:04:54)

845 - Previews May 12, 2010

Six Geeks. One catalogue of comic-y goodness. We dig into the May Previews for our picks of the month. It's also the return of the Indie Challenge as we chat with creator Kody Chamberlain about his upcoming Image comic Sweets. (1:45:42)

844 - Lost 6.14: the Candidate May 11, 2010

The world of Lost has changed dramatically in this episode. With only a few more episodes left, it's quickly heading towards the final confrontation. (57:18)

843 - Comic Talk May 10, 2010

It's a full episode of chatter, including a call to arms from Tony Harris to his fellow comic book creators, a quick look at the new Flash 1, new product from DrawerBox Storage Solutions and more! (1:49:40)

842 - Looking Ahead to the Wild Pig Convention May 07, 2010

We say goodbye to Wild Pig Comics and hello to the semi-annual Wild Pig Convention and 50% Off Sale. Chris and Dani join us to talk about the guest list, the decisions in closing the store, the sale and more. (1:19:56)

841 - A Conversation with Tim Seeley May 06, 2010

It's time for a long overdue chat with the man behind Hack/Slash, which has found a new home at Image, and current WildCats artist, Tim Seeley! We cover everything from comics to horror movies, He-Man to crazy con sketches. Enjoy! (1:12:30)

840 - Spotlight on Aquaman May 05, 2010

DC's Sea King is a central character in the current Brightest Day series. So it only makes sense to gather round and geek out on Aquaman. (1:16:17)

839 - BOMC: the Tick: the Complete Edlund May 04, 2010

It's Geek's Choice for Book of the Month Club and Matt has picked the classic Ben Edlund Tick comics. We discuss the 400 page volume, chat a bit about the cartoon and read some feedback. (54:54)

838 - Off the Rack May 03, 2010

The Monday episode returns with a look at Invincible Iron Man 25, the Guns of Shadow Valley webcomic, Top Cow's Artifacts 0 and other comic talk. (1:36:24)

837 - Spotlight on the Punisher Apr 29, 2010

The Punisher used to be the most popular character at Marvel. In this episode we look at his long and sordid history with the help of CGS listener, Jason Palmer. (1:11:23)

836 - Lost Ep.13: the Last Recruit Apr 28, 2010

The final battle is underway and things are starting to tense up. Who will emerge victorious? Only time will tell. (46:59)

835 - Comic Talk Apr 27, 2010

The boys are back from Pittsburgh! In this ep they talk about the con, a little Kick-Ass movie review and then wrap it up with chats with Titanium Rain's Josh & Kat and cartoonist Patric Lewandowski. (1:24:29)

834 - Pittsburgh Comicon Tapes Apr 26, 2010

Bryan, Jamie D, Murd and Pants hung out in Monroeville this weekend chatting it up with Mihailo Vukelic, the Toonseum, Tommy Castillo and more. (1:14:44)

833 - Top 5 & Athena Voltaire with Steve Bryant Apr 23, 2010

Steve Bryant returns to talk about his Athena Voltaire/Kickstarter campaign. And then we keep him on the line to list our Top 5 Indie Titles We Want Resurrected! (1:34:36)

832 - A Conversation with writer Jonathan Maberry Apr 22, 2010

Writer Jonathan Maberry joins us to talk about DoomWar, getting into comics, his novels, structuring his scripts and more. (53:31)

831 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Apr 21, 2010

Voicemails, emails, and an Off the Rack or two. This episode is just us talking about comics. (1:29:29)

830 - Lost Ep.12: Everybody Loves Hugo Apr 20, 2010

It's a Hurly-centric episode. Do you need to know anything more?

829 - Let's Talk Shop with South Philly Comics Apr 19, 2010

South Philly recently got a new comic shop. In this episode we talk with the owner Oliver Assiran and get the scoop on the new store. (1:08:42)

828 - The C2E2 Tapes Volume 2 Apr 18, 2010

It's Day Two of C2E2 and Pants is on the floor with Robert Atkins, Tom Kelly, Jim Calafiore and more. (1:17:57)

827 - The C2E2 Tapes Volume 1 Apr 17, 2010

C2E2 is here! Pants and Peter present day one of interviews, chatting with friends and more from the show floor. (1:42:40)

826 - Superman Secret Origin Issue 5 Apr 16, 2010

The exploration of Superman's early career continues as new villains arise to perplex the Man of Steel. (56:18)

825 - Previews Apr 15, 2010

As you scramble to pay your taxes, listen in as we take a look at the April Previews catalogue for books shipping mostly in June! What are you buying? (1:26:42)

824 - Off the Rack Apr 14, 2010

In this episode we talk with Nathan Edmondson and Brett Weldele for their new book the Light (Image); we also take a look at S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 from Marvel and more. (1:23:55)

823 - Lost 11: Happily Ever After Apr 13, 2010

The end is coming quickly and things are really starting to come together. Desmond is the focus of this episode and it was awesome! (1:02:42)

822 - Looking Ahead to C2E2 Apr 12, 2010

The comic event that everyone has been talking about is almost upon us. Join the fun in Chicago this weekend for C2E2. We talk to Peter Tatara of Reed, Chris Burnham and Jason Howard to get their thoughts! (1:32:32)

821 - Marvels Project 7 Apr 09, 2010

It's the penultimate chapter of Marvel's exploration of their Golden Age. Characters come together, plots are revealed and World War II is looming. (37:00)

820 - Convention Talk with Tiz Apr 08, 2010

Fan Expo talent organizer Tiz is back to talk about the 2010 Con Season, what's going on for Toronto's Fan Appreciation and Fan Expo, international cons worth attending and other fun topics. (1:25:45)

819 - Blackest Night 8 Apr 07, 2010

The end has arrived. In this episode we discuss the conclusion of Geoff John's and Ivan Reis' Blackest Night. Best DC crossover ever?

818 - Lost Ep.9 & 10 Apr 06, 2010

We return to the island to discuss Ab Aeterno and the Package. (1:01:18)

817 - Comic Talk Apr 05, 2010

Start your Monday right with some good old fashioned comic talk. Among other topics we discuss the casting of the Captain America movie. (1:24:36)

816 - Super Show '10 Listener Voice-Mails Apr 04, 2010

It's time for listener Voice-Mails before, during and after last weekend's Super Show. (39:35)

815 - Super Show '10 Wrap-Up Apr 01, 2010

The Geeks gather to give their thoughts on what turned out to be a fantastic weekend of fun, food and fellowship. Along the way we make a few announcements, give out another award and announce not one but two contests. (1:40:34)

814 - Meet the Simonsons Mar 31, 2010

Presenting the Simonson QnA panel held at Super Show. Listener Joe Sergi moderates an entertaining hour of comics conversation with special guests Walter and Louise Simonson. (1:18:25)

813 - CGS Super Show 2010 Mar 30, 2010

After over a year, CGS Super Show has returned! To celebrate we once again record an episode live from the show floor to give our thanks, hand out some awards, laugh and celebrate the comic book community that gathered this weekend in Reading, Pa. (27:27)

812 - State of the Gamma Union Mar 26, 2010

We did it for the X-Universe last year and now it's time to Hulk Smash! Longtime listener Doug Taylor joins us to talk in-depth about the current state of Hulk comics! Everything from Rulk, Fall of the Hulks, Skaar and more! (57:59)

811 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Mar 25, 2010

We catch up on some voicemails kicking us off on chats about Aquaman, super-hero storytelling, feedback on previous Vs. match-ups and more! (1:00:42)

810 - Siege Issue 3 Mar 24, 2010

Wow! There were a lot of cool things that happened in this issue. Too many to list here. Listen in to hear our thoughts.

809 - Lost Ep.7 & 8 Mar 23, 2010

It's a double shot of Lost as we take a look at episodes Dr. Linus and Recon. (1:04:18)

808 - 1000! Mar 22, 2010

It's our 1000th episode! Clearly we are completely nuts. We tell a few stories from Emerald City and then we give everyone all the details on Super Show. Plus Dave Dwonch and Shawn Pryor.

807 - Emerald City Comicon 2010 Tapes Mar 21, 2010

At long last! Here are some clips from our first trip out to Seattle's Emerald City Comicon including chats with Top Cow's Filip Sablik, Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko, Shon Bury and Doug Mahnke. Enjoy! (42:55)

806 - Previews Mar 12, 2010

It's that time again! With the help of Brad Milyo from the Half Hour Wasted cast, we look at March Previews for books shipping in May. (1:56:12)

805 - Off the Rack Reviews Mar 11, 2010

First Wave 1! Green Hornet 1! X-Men: Hope one-shot! We discuss which ones you should buy, borrow or pants! And then later in the ep, the Uniques' Adam & Comfort join us to talk about their newest project, comic book legacies and more! (1:53:01)

804 - Book of the Month Club: the Unwritten vol.1 Mar 10, 2010

Mike Carey and Peter Gross have created a series about fiction, popular fiction, being a celebrity, the power of words and more. Join us as we discuss the Unwritten vol.1: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity. (1:19:53)

803 - Lost 6.6: Sundown Mar 09, 2010

Allegiances are forming. Events are rushing together. And as usual the Losties are stuck in the middle. (1:10:42)

802 - Comic Talk with Ryan Stegman Mar 08, 2010

The forums may be down, but the show must go on! Ryan Stegman talks up his current projects and drawing for superhero comics. We also discuss upcoming cons, cartoon talk and more heroes vs heroes. (1:37:47)

801 - Flash Rebirth 6 Call-In Show Mar 05, 2010

Flash Rebirth has finally wrapped up! Along with our thoughts we take a smattering of phone calls from our listeners to hear what they have to say! (1:23:06)

800 - Marvels Project 6 Mar 04, 2010

Namor is wreaking havoc on New York. Can the Human Torch stop him? Tune in to find out.

799 - Blackest Night 7 Mar 03, 2010

It's getting close to end. The action is ramping up. How do you think it will end?

798 - Lost: Season 6 5 Mar 02, 2010

This episode of Lost focused on Jack. Barf! But what are you going to do? The show must go on.

797 - Comic Talk Mar 01, 2010

Stop the presses! All seven of us are in the studio at the same time. We finally do our holiday gift exchange and we talk about a bunch of comic stuff.

796 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Feb 26, 2010

International listeners write in! Some cartoon talk! Who really can beat who in the old DC vs Marvel series? Stump the Rios and more! (1:31:36)

795 - Looking Ahead to Emerald City Comic Con Feb 25, 2010

Emerald City Comic Con organizer, Jim Demonakos, joins us to talk about the upcoming show and all that it offers. Seattle here we come!

794 - Spotlight on DC Comics Part 1 Feb 24, 2010

To celebrate DC's 75th anniversary we'll be doing a series of spotlights on the company. In this episode Bill Jourdain joins us to talk about the birth of DC in the golden age.

793 - Lost Ep.4: The Substitute Feb 23, 2010

More answers. More questions. And we're getting closer and closer to the end! (53:54)

792 - Comic Talk: Off the Rack Edition Feb 22, 2010

In this episode we discuss the first issue of Doomwar, Broken Trinity #1 and the new Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths animated movie from Warner Brothers. (1:26:00)

791 - Special Report on DC Entertainment's New Guardians Feb 19, 2010

There was big news in the comics world yesterday as DC announced their new publishers as well as some other restructuring.

790 - Conversation with the Creators of Archaia's Fraggle Rock Feb 18, 2010

Archaia will be publishing a brand-new Fraggle Rock comic! In this episode we talk to some of the creators including Katie Cook and Jeffrey Brown. (1:15:27)

789 - Previews Feb 17, 2010

This month the boys from Quiet Panelologists at Work join us to take a look at everything in the newest issue of Previews. (1:35:49)

788 - Lost: Season 6 3 Feb 16, 2010

Our discussion of the final season of Lost continues.

787 - Comic Talk: Best of 2009 Results Feb 15, 2010

The results are in and we have the winners! Find out who won the Best of 2009. Plus we review Hit-Monkey #1, talk a little gaming and more. (1:30:59)

786 - Call Me with Alec B. Feb 12, 2010

It's been a while since we did a call me episode, so what the heck. This time we spoke with Alec B, host of the Teenage Wasteland podcast.

785 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Feb 11, 2010

Our listeners have a lot to say. In this episode we do our best to answer their questions.

784 - Siege Issue 2 Feb 10, 2010

David D joins us for a discussion of Marvel's event, Siege. What are the Asgardians up to this month?

783 - Lost: Season 6 Episodes 1 & 2 Feb 09, 2010

And so it begins. The final season of Lost is upon and we want to talk about it. We'll be doing weekly shows to discuss each episode.

782 - Comic Talk Feb 08, 2010

We kick off the week with a healthy batch of comic talk.

781 - Book of the Month Club - Chew Volume 1 Feb 05, 2010

It was a big indie hit for 2009, so we decided to check it out. This month we read Chew Volume 1, Taster's Choice. Joining us to discuss the book is the writer, John Layman. (1:01:40)

780 - Superman Secret Origin Issue 4 Feb 04, 2010

Geoff Johns' retelling of Superman's origin for the new decade is still going strong. Murd and the gang help us understand how it differs from those previously told. (43:24)

779 - Smallville Absolute Justice with Geoff Johns Feb 03, 2010

The JSA are about to shine on Smallville. This Friday Smallville Absolute Justice will air. It was written by Geoff Johns, so who better to discuss it with? (52:28)

778 - Captain America Reborn 6 Feb 02, 2010

The end of the series is upon us. What happens to Captain America and Steve Rogers? What did the geeks think? Find out inside. (1:02:43)

777 - Let's Talk Shop with Brian Hibbs Feb 01, 2010

We spoke with Brian Hibbs of Comix Experience in San Francisco about what 2009 meant to retailers. As always he's got some things to say. (1:26:18)

776 - Call Me with Julian Lytle Jan 28, 2010

We haven't done a Call Me episode is quite some time. What better way to bring it back than with Julian Lytle. The man is plantanas! (1:11:21)

775 - The Return of Uncle Sal Jan 27, 2010

It's been a while since the great Uncle Sal has been on the show. So sit back, hide the children, and enjoy almost two hours of conversation. (1:50:39)

774 - CGS Gets Lost Jan 26, 2010

The final season of Lost is almost upon us! We're going to be discussing each episode as they come out. So to get prepped, we recorded a wrap up of the entire show to date.

773 - Comic Talk Jan 25, 2010

It's Monday morning, so naturally it's time for some comic talk.

772 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Jan 21, 2010

Email, voicemail, comic news, we've got it all!

771 - Marvels Project #5 Jan 20, 2010

We continue our coverage of this excellent Golden Age series.

770 - Previews Jan 19, 2010

An usual, the Previews catalog is jam packed with great comics. Let us help you sort it all out. (52:54)

769 - Comic Talk: News Edition Jan 18, 2010

In this episode we dig into a lot of recent comic news. Just what is the industry up to this week? (1:10:36)

768 - Siege 1 Jan 15, 2010

The first issue of the Asgardian event has shipped and we're all caught up. What will happen when Thor and Norman Osborn square off?

767 - A Conversation with Afrodisiac's Jim Rugg Jan 14, 2010

Afrodisiac by Jim Rugg, published by Ad House Books will be shipping in just a few weeks. It's a fun comic that explores all types of comics, filtered through a lens of Blacksploitation and pop culture. We talked to creator, Jim Rugg, to learn more. (57:19)

766 - Best of 2009 Nominations Part 2 Jan 13, 2010

The nominations continue for the best of 2009. (2:00:30)

765 - Best of 2009 Nominations Part 1 Jan 11, 2010

The nominations are in! In this episode we review and discuss the first half of the nominations. There were a lot of good books in 2009, but which are the best? (1:51:54)

764 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Jan 07, 2010

Pants and the guys talk about comics. What a novel idea! Listener emails, voicemails, and the final round of winners in the Super Show Early Bird Ticket Contest. (1:19:33)

763 - Avatar Movie Review Jan 06, 2010

Bryan and Jamie discuss James Cameron's latest (and greatest?) film. (45:24)

762 - Blackest Night 6 Jan 05, 2010

New corps members? Some of them you just wouldn't expect. We lay it all out for you in this episode.

761 - 2010: A CGS Odyssey Jan 04, 2010

It's Monday and it's time for some comic talk. It's our first episode of the new year and we have a few things to talk about. (54:48)

760 - Off the Rack Special: Miracleman Book One Dec 31, 2009

After twenty years, Miracleman is back in the news! We present the first in a series of Off the Rack Specials taking a look at the initial run starting with volume 1: A Dream of Flying. (1:25:12)

759 - Spotlight on Batman in Other Media Dec 30, 2009

In the last episode of our series of spotlights on Batman, we take a look at Batman in other media. From TV to movies to toys and merchandising, it's all here. (2:06:11)

758 - Comic Commissions with Al Rio Art's Terry Maltos Dec 29, 2009

Terry Maltos joins us to talk about ComicArtCommissions.com and AlRioArt.com, the world of sketch collecting, what makes for a good commission as well as the art of Al Rio. (1:10:03)

757 - Comic Talk Dec 28, 2009

Christmas is over and we got some cool presents. Plus there's comic stuff to talk about, so let's get to it. (1:02:28)

756 - Captain America Reborn 5 Dec 27, 2009

The penultimate chapter of the return of Steve Rogers is here and we discuss the ins and outs of Brubaker and company's plans. Find out what works, what doesn't work, and what we think will happen for the final chapter. (48:53)

755 - Indie Spotlight: Prodigal & Second Chance at Sarah Dec 24, 2009

Ape Entertainment has two new comics coming out that we think are worthy of your attention. In this episode we speak to the creators of Prodigal and A Second Chance at Sarah.

Christmas - The Gift of the Magi Dec 24, 2009

Merry Christmas everyone! As a small holiday gift Murd presents a dramatic reading of O'Henry's The Gift of the Magi.

754 - Flashback to 1986 Dec 23, 2009

1986 was a banner year for comics. So many good comics, so many important comics. In this episode we discuss the books that were released in '86 and what they meant to comics.

753 - A Cosmic Conversation with Abnett & Lanning Dec 22, 2009

The dynamic duo of comic writing is joining us for a great conversation about their partnership and their comics.

752 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Dec 21, 2009

We got lots of Christmas gifts and we want to thank everyone. Plus we have some more emails and voicemails to go over. (1:07:54)

751 - Off the Rack: Cowboy Ninja Viking Dec 18, 2009

The creators of Cowboy Ninja Viking, A.J. Lieberman and Riley Rossmo, join us to discuss their awesome new book from Image Comics. CNV is one of the most exciting and interesting new comics we've seen in a long time.

750 - A Celebration of Listener Questions Dec 17, 2009

As is our tradition, we answers lots of listener questions in this episode. (1:24:18)

749 - A Conversation with Mark McKenna Dec 16, 2009

Mark McKenna has been in the comic biz for a long time now. He's inked over so many artists and he's got some stories to tell.

748 - Looking Ahead to 2010 Dec 15, 2009

It's time for our annual look ahead to the next year. Helping us, we have Marvel Noise, Raging Bullets, and Indie Spinner Rack. (2:08:24)

747 - Comic Talk: Mailbag Edition Dec 14, 2009

Just what you love on a Monday morning, comic talk! We open some presents, pick more Super Show early bird ticket winners, answer some voicemails and more. (1:09:44)

746 - Marvels Project 4 Dec 11, 2009

The exploration of Marvel's Golden Age history continues as we lose another character to the mysterious killer, move closer and closer to the creation of Captain America and learn a little more about John Steele.(32:18)

745 - Comics Experience with Soto & Schmidt Dec 10, 2009

Did you ever want to learn how to color comics, but there's no one around to teach you? Well now you can hop on the internet and take a class! Comics Experience is now offering a course on coloring comics taught by pro Chris Sotomayor.

744 - Previews Dec 09, 2009

This month independent creator, Erica Hesse, joins us to go over the mammoth tome that is Previews. How much is this month going to cost us? We also talk with Martin Pierro, writer of Arthur: the Legend Continues. (1:35:35)

743 - Library Binding: Return of the Jasek Dec 08, 2009

Library Binding is back, baby! A few months ago we thought the end was nigh, but they have foiled their enemy and remained king of the comic binders. In this episode we catch up with Jim Jasek and talk about all things binding. (50:12)

742 - Comic Talk Dec 07, 2009

It's Monday and it's us talkin' comics. What better way to start your week? We cover a lot of ground in this episode. (1:14:36)

741 - BOMC on Bone One Volume Dec 04, 2009

Creator, Jeff Smith, and color artist, Steve Hamaker, join us to discuss one of comicdom's all-time greatest stories. It's our 50th Book of the Month Club episode and we wanted to make it one you won't forget! (1:36:18)

740 - Superman Secret Origin Issue 3 Dec 03, 2009

In this issue of Superman Secret Origin Clark makes it to Metropolis and boy are things different. Johns continues to tweak things in Superman's past and this issue is full of those tweaks. Did we find them all? (51:54)

739 - Talking Podcasting and Comics with J.C. Hutchins Dec 02, 2009

Fellow podcaster and former Wizard writer, J.C. Hutchins, has gained much success with his audio novel trilogy 7th Son. He's here to talk up the recently released print version as well as a look at podcasting in general. (1:30:22)

738 - Blackest Night Issue 5 Dec 01, 2009

Things are really starting to get interesting in Blackest Night. The whole gang is here to discuss the new face of death in the DC universe.

737 - Comic Talk Nov 30, 2009

There's so much to talk about. In this episode we follow up on some discussion from last week as we listen to some voicemails and read some email.

736 - Off the Rack Reviews Nov 27, 2009

In this episode we take a look at Punisher Max #1, Realm of Kings One Shot and Transformers #1. What do you think? Buy, borrow or Pants?

735 - Flash Rebirth Issue 5 Nov 25, 2009

Rebirth continues and so does our coverage. In this episode we look over issue 5 and discuss all that it has to offer with the help of Adam Withers and Comfort Love, creators of the Uniques. (1:03:18)

734 - A Conversation with Matt Kindt Nov 24, 2009

If Matt Kindt isn't on your radar, he should be! He's one of the top indy creators in comics right now. His stories are powerful and his art is emotional. He talks about his newest work, 3 Story, and a whole lot more. (1:06:21)

733 - A Cornucopia of Comic Conversation 2009 Nov 23, 2009

Jamie's back and he's got a story to tell! Plus there's lots of comic news to discuss so we dig into our forum for topics. You don't want to miss it. (1:38:12)

732 - The Return of Filip Sablik Nov 19, 2009

Filip Sablik, publisher of Top Cow, joins us to give us the scoop on Top Cow and to just talk comics.

731 - Comic Talk Nov 17, 2009

Voicemail, emails and some new comics have shown up in the studio. Also webcomics creator Lora Innes joins us for a quick chat. It's a lot to talk about, so let's get started. (1:08:04)

730 - Wild Pig Sale Recap Nov 16, 2009

We're back from the Wild Pig sale and as usual it was awesome. We had fun times with friends, we got great deals, and there were adventures with leaking roofs! It's all here in this episode. (1:09:00)

729 - Saturday Morning Cartoons Volume 2 Nov 13, 2009

Way back on episode 20 we discussed some of our favorite cartoons. Well there were just too many to squeeze into one episode. So this time Big Jim Miller joins us to talk about everything we left out.

728 - The Freddie Williams II Digital Art Contest Nov 12, 2009

The four finalists have been selected and they, along with Freddie Williams II, will be joining us to discuss their pieces. We also announce the grand prize winner!

727 - Captain America Reborn Issue 4 Nov 11, 2009

The next issue of Captain America Reborn is out and of course we are going to talk about it. The future of Steve is still uncertain. We are all still guessing as to what the future holds. What do you think? (40:52)

726 - Comic Talk Nov 10, 2009

It's time to go through some emails and voicemails. Our listeners give us lots of feedback and talking points. Let's have some discussion! Also, Happy Birthday Pants and Sesame Street! (1:06:00)

725 - Previews with Mike Norton Nov 09, 2009

DC artist, Mike Norton, joins us to go through this month's Previews catalogue. We also talk with Super Real Graphic's Jason Martin about his upcoming collection. Lots of good stuff this month, get your credit card ready! (1:40:30)

724 - Superman Secret Origin Issue 2 Nov 06, 2009

CGS listener, Filthy McMonkey, joins us to discuss the next chapter in the redefinition of Superman's origin.

722 - Let's Talk Shop with Wild Pig Comics Nov 05, 2009

Chris from Wild Pig is back with us to discuss more adventures in retailing. From the effects of the economy, to stagnant wall books, to reading in the store, we discuss it all!

723 - Comic Talk Nov 04, 2009

What else would we talk about on this show besides comics? Several hot topics including the Marvel iPhone comic news and reading comics in the comic store. All that and much more.

721 - BOMC Banana Fish Volume 1 Nov 03, 2009

Some liked it, some hated it. Much debate ensued. Banana Fish volume one really stirred up the pot. Even if you have no interest in the book, you really need to listen to this episode. (1:12:45)

720 - Blackest Night Issue 4 Nov 02, 2009

Blackest Night is now half over. What do you think of the story? How will the heroes stop the Black Lanterns? Listen up for all the latest on DC's biggest event of the year. (1:35:49)

Halloween Special: The Raven Oct 31, 2009

Adam Murdough gets into the Halloween spirit and presents a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's the Raven.

719 - Top Five Comic Monsters Oct 30, 2009

To get us in the mood for Halloween, we present to you our top five comic monsters. Who's scary? Who's creepy? Who's just plain cool? Find out in this episode.

718 - BOMC Encore: Strangers in Paradise Volume 5 Oct 29, 2009

Terry Moore is back with us to continue our discussion of Strangers in Paradise. In this episode we dive into volume five of the pocket books edition and we explore every detail. (1:28:59)

717 - Spotlight on Batman in the Modern Age Oct 28, 2009

Batman had a pretty good decade. Continuing our series of spotlights on the Dark Knight, we look at his more recent books. From the late 90s to current issues, it's all here. (1:34:32)

716 - Off the Rack Reviews Oct 27, 2009

For this round of all spoiler reviews, we look at Spider-Woman 1 and 2 (Marvel), Justice League of America 38 (DC) and Cowboy Ninja Viking 1 (Image). Which would you Buy, Borrow or Pants?

715 - Conversation with Guy Davis Oct 26, 2009

Guy Davis has been wowing us with his artwork for a long time now. So much so that he's the subject of the latest volume of Modern Masters from Two Morrows Publishing. Guy and Modern Masters author, Eric Nolen Weathington, join us to talk about Guy's career and art.

714 - Marvels Project 3 Oct 23, 2009

The exploration of the Golden Age of Marvel continues as more secrets are revealed, more characters are introduced and the Human Torch and Namor finally meet. (49:05)

713 - Indie Spotlight Oct 22, 2009

Hester & Churilla's the Anchor (Boom!), Nieves & Dougherty's the Apocalypse Plan (Transfuzion), and Jay Fosgitt's Dead Duck (Ape)! The creatives teams join us to talk up their new comic projects! (1:49:13)

712 - 1000 Comic Books You Must Read with Tony Isabella Oct 21, 2009

Writer, editor and Comics Buyer's Guide columnist Tony Isabella has authored a fun new book called 1,000 Comic Books You Must Read. We spotlight the book, learn a little about Tony, and discuss which comics we would include. (1:16:10)

711 - Convention Talk with Reed's Lance Fensterman Oct 20, 2009

Bryan's back from vacation as we jump into some early 2010 convention talk. And who better to talk up C2E2 and NYCC'10 than VP of Reed Exhibition Lance Fensterman. (57:13)

710 - Comic Movie News with Tom Martinek Oct 19, 2009

ILM's Tom Martinek joins us once again to discuss all the latest news, rumors and casting for upcoming and future comic related movies! (1:39:59)

709 - Comic Geek Syndicate! Oct 16, 2009

CGS and the boys from Geek Syndicate unite for one grand episode! Barry and Dave talk with us about upcoming UK cons, Smallville, Dr. Who, and so much more. Get your geek on, ninja! (1:39:47)

708 - Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition Oct 15, 2009

Reed Richards! 2010 Convention Tour! Funny moments! Sinestro! Only our listeners could kick us off on so many different topics. We also talk with Officer White about his upcoming sketch art benefit auction. (1:44:06)

707 - Off the Rack Reviews Oct 14, 2009

All spoiler review discussions on DC's Wednesday Comics 7 thru 12! Haunt #1 from Image! And the first issue of the CGS3 Anthology! (1:41:24)

706 - Third Annual Comic Book Lover's Survey Oct 13, 2009

We take a ten question survey provided by listener Geoff (Invader), answering questions about our dream job in comics, trends we love, trends we hate, our secret loves and more! (1:22:17)

705 - Previews Oct 12, 2009

Jetta creator and new dad Martheus Wade joins us to talk about the new Previews for books shipping in December. Also, Pants and Jamie talk a bit about this weekend's Baltimore Comic-Con. (1:47:24)

704 - Let's Talk Shop with Haven Distributors Oct 09, 2009

Haven Distributors has become a viable distribution alternative for indies, arthouse books and underground comics. Director Lance Stahlberg joins us to discuss the company, their goals and their dedication to self-publishers and small press. (53:57)

703 - A Conversation with Sal Buscema Oct 08, 2009

You've been demanding it for years! It's finally here, the Sal Buscema interview. For 40 years he's been drawing comics for Marvel. He's a legend and he's got some stories to tell. (1:30:04)

702 - BOMC: TMNT Collected Book Volume 1 Oct 07, 2009

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been with us for 25 years. Some of us have been reading them almost the whole time and others are just checking them out. Joey Aulisio, Malpractice on the forums, joins us to talk about the first volume. (1:43:34)

701 - A Conversation with Gerry Conway Oct 06, 2009

Holy cow has this guy written a lot of books! Gerry Conway joins us to talk about his career, his many, many books, and so much more. (1:27:44)

700 - Live Call In Show! Oct 05, 2009

CGS Episode 700. You'll just have to listen to hear the craziness.

699 - A Conversation with inker Jay Leisten Sep 30, 2009

We continue our discussion on comic book art this week with the help of inker Jay Leisten. From Top Cow to CrossGen, DC to Marvel, Jay has worked with many major pencillers and comics. What are his thoughts on the role of inking in today's field? (1:17:12)

698 - Superman Secret Origin Issue 1 Sep 29, 2009

Geoff Johns and Gary Frank finally put to paper the origin of Superman for a new generation! With special in-studio guest and CGS listener, Pankaj, we dissect the first issue of this definitive Superman origin for the current age. (1:02:30)

697 - Digitally Drawing Comics with Freddie Williams Sep 28, 2009

Author of DC Comics Guide to Drawing Comics Digitally, artist Freddie Williams joins us to discuss the book, the dos and donts of digital drawing and to announce a major new CGS contest! (1:36:48)

696 - War of Kings: Who Will Rule Sep 25, 2009

The war is over, but now the aftermath has begun. The entire cosmic universe is up for grabs, someone needs to take control. Who will it be? (41:48)

695 - Captain America Reborn Issue 3 Sep 24, 2009

CGS listener, Brian Hancock, joins us to discuss the half-way issue of the Reborn series. What's in store for Cap and his crew? I think you'll just have to listen to find out. (59:18)

694 - Comic Talk Sep 23, 2009

The big news this week is Jack Kirby's estate wants a piece of the Marvel/Disney deal. Joining us to help figure it all out is legal expert, Joe Sergi. Plus some other random comic talk. (1:19:00)

693 - Blackest Night Issue 3 Sep 22, 2009

There are power rings everywhere! Blackest Night is in full swing and to help us talk about it we have special in-studio guest, Amber. It's full times at CGS headquarters.

692 - Off the Rack Sep 21, 2009

Lots of new books to talk about. In this episode we look at Sweet Tooth, Strange Tales, Vampirella, and Fantastic Four 570. We also look at Field on the Edge of the Woods, which was created by CGS listener, Frick Weber. (1:37:46)

691 - Marvels Project 2 Sep 16, 2009

The story continues to unfold and we're right there to talk about it.

690 - Comic Talk Sep 15, 2009

The other shoe dropped and we talk about the newly restructured DC Entertainment! Also, IDW Editor Andy Schmidt announces new online Comics Experience courses! And we talk with Chris Neseman about this weekend's Windy City Comicon!

689 - Pittsburgh Comic Con Tapes Sep 14, 2009

Chris Moreno! Danielle Corsetto! Sean McKeever! Interviews and recaps from this past weekend's Pittsburgh Comic Con. Also, Book of the Month Club announcement, voicemails and even more! (1:24:38)

688 - Previews Sep 11, 2009

Zack Kruse, creator of The Contingent and happy DCBS employee joins us to look at this month's Previews. A quick chat with Chad Kinkle, writer of the upcoming Harpe graphic novel. Also, a bunch of Batman-related voicemails. (2:00:13)

687 - Flash Rebirth Issue 4 Sep 10, 2009

We are past the half-way point now and the geeks aren't sure how to feel about it. There are good things and bad things about this series. We want your feedback. (57:47)

686 - Looking Ahead to the Pittsburgh Comic Con Sep 09, 2009

The Pittsburgh Comic Con is just about here. We check in with Atomic Robo's Scott Wegener and Angry Gnome Comics' Shawn Gabborin.

685 - Book of the Month Club - Captain America: Truth Sep 08, 2009

Oh the controversy. When Captain America: Truth shipped back in 2003 it caused quite the hullabaloo. We decided to take a look and see what all the fuss was about. (1:06:41)

684 - Comic Talk Sep 07, 2009

It's us, talking comics, including the Marvel/Disney deal.

683 - Fan Expo Tapes Volume 2 Sep 03, 2009

We're back with more interviews from Fan Expo 2009. Including Olivier Coipel, Angel Medina, and Uncle Sal! Don't miss it. (48:46)

682 - Fan Expo Tapes Volume 1 Sep 01, 2009

Fan Expo 2009 was a huge success! We had a fantastic show. This is the first of a two-part series of interviews from the convention. We kick it off with a talk with Len Wein. (2:14:30)

681 - A Conversation with Francis Manapul Aug 25, 2009

Francis Manapul is kicking ass! Adventure Comics is out and Francis is knocking it out of the park. Join us as we have a nice, casual conversation with the next big thing.

680 - Let's Talk Shop with Harry Markos from AAM/Markosia Aug 24, 2009

What started out as a publisher spotlight, quickly became a look at the industry. In this episode we spoke with Harry Markos, publisher of AAM/Markosia, about the state of the industry from an international perspective.

679 - Indie Spotlight Aug 21, 2009

With the help of their respective creators, we take a look at another round of upcoming titles including Underground (Image), the God Machine (Archaia) and Nightmare World (Shadowline). (1:32:00)

678 - Comic Talk Aug 20, 2009

Our listeners send us lots of emails and voicemails. In this episode we give a listen to some of them, and they spark lots of great conversation about comics. (1:16:41)

677 - Spotlight on Batman in the Dark Age Aug 19, 2009

The Dark Knight Returns kicked off a whole new era for the Batman. In this episode we take a look at Batman from 1986 to 1998. (1:46:42)

676 - Off the Rack Aug 18, 2009

There's a bunch of cool comics coming out and we want to talk about them. In this episode we cover Marvels Project #1, Wednesday Comics 1-6, and Ultimate Comics Avengers and Spider-man #1. (1:37:00)

675 - Blackest Night Issue 2 Aug 17, 2009

Blackest Night is in full swing. The dead are rising everywhere and lots of evil is running amok. What is Geoff Johns doing to the DCU? (1:21:30)

674 - War of Kings Issue 6 Aug 15, 2009

The war is over! Who is the winner? What are the ramifications? The geeks dig into the final issue of Marvel Comic's War of Kings. (35:18)

673 - Indie Spotlight Aug 13, 2009

The Black Coat, Dr. Who and the new CGS Anthology fill this episode of indie comic goodness. Also, Pants is let loose at Wizard World Chicago! (1:52:36)

672 - A Conversation with Ethan Van Sciver Aug 12, 2009

He's a really hot artist now and he's a really cool guy. Join us for a fantastic conversation with Ethan Van Sciver.

671 - Previews Aug 11, 2009

It's that time of month again and who better to help us look through Previews than the Geek Savants, Dave Dwonch and Super Ugly. (1:58:44)

670 - Captain America Reborn 2 Aug 10, 2009

Talk about cliff hangers! This issue's got a doozy. What will happen with Steve, Bucky, and all the rest? We'll do our best to conjecture. (1:01:30)

669 - Fan Expo with Tiziano DeSantis & Uncle Sal Aug 06, 2009

Fan Expo is coming soon and here to talk about it with us is event coordinator Tiziano DeSantis and Uncle Sal! (2:06:24)

668 - Comics by ComiXology Aug 05, 2009

Comixology CEO, David Steinberger, joins us to talk about Comixology's new iPhone/iPod Touch app for buying/reading comics. Digital, mobile comics have arrived in force! (1:17:36)

667 - Comic Talk with Listener Feedback Aug 04, 2009

We talk a lot, and you send us a lot of feedback. So in this episode we'll mix it all together. (1:16:06)

666 - What If? Aug 03, 2009

What If? Nuff said. (1:04:05)

665 - BOMC Jonah Hex vol.1 Jul 29, 2009

He's ugly as hell, but he can shoot a gnat off a man's ear from 100 yards. He's Jonah Hex and he's riding into the CGS studio for the book of the month. Find out what we think of DC's hot new western. (1:13:29)

664 - Off the Rack: Amazing Spider-man/Incredible Hulk 600 Jul 28, 2009

Two massive anniversary issues, one great week. Both, The Amazing Spider-man and The Incredible Hulk hit issue 600 last week. Both issues were giant sized and both had some pretty cool content. Tune in to hear all about it. (1:32:30)

663 - Comic Talk: San Diego Edition Jul 27, 2009

There was some big news coming out of San Diego last week. In this episode we discuss some of it including Marvelman at Marvel and more Bone. Also, Pants does some interviews at San Diego. (1:52:50)

662 - BOMC Encore - Monster Volumes 3 & 4 Jul 24, 2009

It's been a while since we read Monster, so it's high time we got back to it. Monster is one of Japan's most popular manga, how does it hold up over here? (41:30)

661 - Comic Talk Jul 23, 2009

Voicemails! Emails! Convention news! Rants! Arguments! We have it all. You've asked us some questions, we've answered them. (1:47:35)

660 - State of the X-Union Jul 22, 2009

We don't talk about the X-Men a lot, so it's time we all got caught up on what's going on. Brian and Rob from the Uncanny X-Cast join us to tell us which X books we should be reading and which we should avoid. (1:24:59)

659 - Off the Rack Jul 21, 2009

We read some new books this week. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (Boom!), Fallen Angel Reborn (IDW) and Creepy Comics (Dark Horse). Writer Peter David and artist JK Woodward join us to talk about Fallen Angel. (1:19:23)

658 - Blackest Night 1 Jul 20, 2009

The first issue of DC's big summer event is here. Blackest Night kicks off with a fun first issue. Listener Adam Umak joins us to help with the discussion. (1:14:30)

657 - Spotlight on Comic Book Inking with Drew Geraci Jul 17, 2009

Comic book inking is often over looked. But comics just wouldn't be the same without great inkers. In this episode, long-time inker, Drew Geraci, joins us to talk about this current state of inking and its history.

656 - Let's Talk Shop with Bergen Street Comics Jul 16, 2009

Bergen Street Comics in Brooklyn just opened a few months ago. It's swanky and cool and hoping to succeed in an ever-changing marketplace. We sat down with Tom Adams, owner of Bergen Street Comics. (1:09:34)

655 - A Conversation with Dan Jurgens Jul 15, 2009

Dan Jurgens has been making comics for a long time. He's touched both the Marvel and DC universes and he's probably worked on more books than you realize. Dan joins us for a chat about his career and comics in general. (1:11:06)

654 - Talking Longbox with Rantz Hoseley Jul 14, 2009

The future of comics is digital. Rantz Hoseley is leading the charge with Longbox, a new digital comics service. We all have lots of questions and Rantz is here for two hours to go over all the details. (2:04:06)

653 - Off the Rack: Wednesday Comics Jul 13, 2009

It was released last week. It's a whole new way of publishing comics. It's Wednesday Comics. If you ever wanted something fresh and new, then you want Wednesday Comics. And for the first time we talk with Shane's wife, Carleen! (1:18:05)

652 - War of Kings 5 Jul 09, 2009

The series is almost over and some serious nastiness has been revealed. How War of Kings will end is still anybody's guess. (34:48)

651 - Previews Jul 08, 2009

The new catalogue is out. Let's talk about what awesome stuff is coming out in September. (1:13:54)

650 - Captain America Reborn 1 Jul 06, 2009

Cap is coming back! Ed Brubaker is taking us on a journey to resurrect Steve Rogers. We read the first issue and we'll let you know what we think. Also, we share our excitement over the brand new CGS studio! (52:15)

649 - Off the Rack Jul 02, 2009

In this episode the Geeks check out Usagi Yojimbo 121 and Detective Comics 854, as well as a look at RASL and Secret Six. (1:29:41)

648 - Spotlight on Batman in the Bronze Age Jul 01, 2009

Our coverage of Batman's 70th anniversary continues. In this episode we take at a look at Batman in the Bronze Age. Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams helped to reshape the character. Jump into the discussion. (1:36:54)

647 - BOMC: Booster Gold Jun 30, 2009

This month was Shane's pick and he selected one of his favorites: Showcase Presents Booster Gold. That's right, we read the entire Booster Gold series from the 80s. Call us crazy, but some comics are still fun. (1:12:42)

646 - Top Five Patriotic Characters Jun 29, 2009

The Fourth of July is almost here. Time to grab your flag and jump into the discussion. What are the top five United-States-based patriotic characters in comics? (1:39:42)

645 - From the Mailbag Jun 25, 2009

We've received lots of goodies from listeners and publishers alike. It's time to give some much-needed shoutouts.

644 - Comic Talk Jun 24, 2009

We're back from Heroes Con and Wizard World Philly. We have a few convention stories as well as a review of Top Cow's Berzerker #1 and a talk with Mike Schwartz about Oceanverse. (1:55:17)

643 - The Heroes Con Tapes Volume 2 Jun 23, 2009

More fun from Heroes Con 2009. 25 minutes of recap and geeky silliness on the drive home with Bryan, Mr. Phil, and Fred Chao. (27:18)

642 - The Heroes Con Tapes Volume 1 Jun 22, 2009

Heroes Con 2009 is over. In this episode we have conversations from the car, from the con, and with David Petersen, John Workman, Robert Atkins and more! (51:22)

641 - Flash Rebirth 3 Jun 19, 2009

Our coverage of the Flash Rebirth series continues as we give a few more speculations and delve into the histories of Iris West and one of Flash's Rogues. (51:24)

640 - Looking Ahead to Heroes Con Part 2 Jun 18, 2009

Heroes Con 2009 starts tomorrow! To help us get excited for the event, Roger Langridge, Jonathan Hickman, Chad Cicconi, Adam Withers and Comfort Love, and Dave Wachter all join us to talk about the con. (1:53:40)

639 - Let's Talk Shop with Brian Hibbs Jun 17, 2009

Brian Hibbs, owner of Comix Experience in San Francisco, joins us to discuss the Captain America 600 marketing situation as well as give us the rundown on the current state of comics retailing affairs.

638 - Looking Ahead to Heroes Con Part 1 Jun 16, 2009

Heroes Con is just a few days away. Convention promoter, Shelton Drum, joins us to talk about all the cool stuff happening at this year's convention. If you aren't gonna be in North Carolina this weekend, you just don't love comics.

637 - Off the Rack Jun 15, 2009

Classic CGS is back, baby! Peter joins us to talk about X-Men Forever issue 1 and New Mutants 1 & 2. Finally some X love. We also discuss Irredeemable 1-3, the new Batman books and Thor. All that plus a special in-studio guest! (2:05:40)

636 - Previews Jun 10, 2009

This month, Kat and Josh, creators of Titanium Rain, join us to take a look at all the awesome books shipping in August. (1:54:31)

635 - War of Kings Issue 4 Jun 09, 2009

If you thought this series was good before, you ain't seen nothing yet! Surprises abound in this issue, join us and we'll tell you all about it. (56:28)

634 - MOCCA Wrap Up Jun 08, 2009

Bryan and Pants are back from the MOCCA Arts Fest and they are here to tell you all about it. Don't fear the indie comic!

632 - A Conversation with Jason Aaron Jun 04, 2009

Jason Aaron is one of the hottest writers out there now, working on Wolverine, Weapon X, and Scalped, and he's back on CGS for another chat. We talk about his current books, the state of Marvel and much more.

633 - Off the Rack: Batman: Battle for the Cowl Jun 03, 2009

The battle is over and the torch has been passed on. Find out who the new Batman is and get our opinions on the outcome in this exciting episode. (1:05:12)

631 - BOMC Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service vol.1 Jun 02, 2009

It's manga month and we've chosen a Dark Horse offering that we've heard good things about. Corpses? Deliveries? This must be interesting. (46:02)

630 - Spotlight on Green Lantern Jun 01, 2009

Green Lantern is pretty hot right now, so what better time to do an episode devoted to him. Learn all about his history and his current status in this all-Green episode. (2:09:18)

629 - The Best of Murd May 29, 2009

It's finally here! The best, the worst, the funniest moments of our very own Adam Murdough! (36:31)

628 - Comic Talk May 25, 2009

Comic auctions, more Wolverine/Star Trek movie reviews, getting excited for Blackest Night, convention plans and more! Comics talk for comic fans.

627 - Listener Feedback May 20, 2009

We've lots of emails and voicemails to go through so let's get to it. Lots of great discussion resulting from your comments.

626 - War of Kings Issue 3 May 19, 2009

The war rages on. In this episode, listener Eli Kickasola (King Vyper) joins us to discuss all things Marvel Cosmic as they pertain to the current event. (1:04:24)

625 - Spotlight on Batman in the Silver Age May 18, 2009

Our series of Batman spotlights continues with a look at the Silver Age Batman. It's wacky and zany, but for many it's the Batman they love. Give a listen and learn a lot. (1:15:10)

624 - Call Me with listener Gerimi Burleigh May 15, 2009

The call me episodes return! In this episode we talk to Gerimi Burleigh. He's a long-time CGS listener and he's got a comic, Eye of the Gods, which you can check out online.

623 - Flash Rebirth Issue 2 May 14, 2009

Issue 2 of Flash Rebirth is out and there are lots of questions. Maybe we can help answer some of them. What exactly is a Black Flash? (54:00)

622 - Talking with the creators of Surrogates May 13, 2009

Rob Venditti and Brett Weldele join us to discuss there work on the two Surrogates books and the upcoming movie. It's a fun chat with some cool guys. Don't miss it!

621 - Star Trek Movie Review May 12, 2009

We've been to the theatre, we've seen the movie (even Bryan!) and we have some things to say. Listen in and you must just be surprised. (1:21:54)

620 - Blackest Night Issue 0 May 07, 2009

DC's Free Comic Book Day offering kicked off the summer's hottest event, Blackest Night. We read it immediately and naturally that brought about a lot of discussion and conjecture.

619 - May Previews for books shipping in July May 06, 2009

Filip Sablik, publisher of Top Cow, joins us to go over our picks for comics shipping in July. (1:28:14)

618 - BOMC: Atomic Robo vol.1 May 05, 2009

He's a robot, he's got style and a little bit of attitude and he saves the world from giant bugs and walking pyramids; he's Atomic Robo! Check out our discussion of April's Book of the Month: Atomic Robo volume 1. (43:10)

617 - X-Men: Origins: Wolverine Movie Review May 04, 2009

The movie is out and the numbers are huge! $87 million opening weekend. It's a financial success, but what do you think of the film? (1:06:18)

616 - Top 5 Comics for New Readers Apr 29, 2009

People are always asking us 'What comics should I give to my friend/wife/cousin/etc to get them into comics?' So in this episode we pull from 5 categories so you'll have something to recommend.

615 - Steel City Con Day 2 & 3 Apr 27, 2009

The con is over. We had a great time. Here is the wrap up for day 2 and 3. Special guest Shawn Pryor joins us.

614 - Steel City Con Day 1 Apr 25, 2009

The first day of Steel City is over. We're having fun in the Burgh. Hear all about it.

613 - A Conversation with Chris Eliopoulos Apr 23, 2009

Chris has a new series hitting the stands, Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers, and you should read it. He's also working on some web comics that are worthy of checking out.

612 - Comic Talk Apr 22, 2009

What news from the comic industry is worth mentioning? What have we been reading? Find out all this and more in an old-school episode of CGS.

611 - Pinkraygun.com with Lisa and John Apr 21, 2009

Lisa Fary and John Dallaire join us to talk about Pinkraygun.com and their new Zuda comic, Grey Squad.

610 - Talking Buck Rogers with Scott Beatty Apr 20, 2009

Scott Beatty returns! It's been three years since he's been on the show with us. This time he joins us to discuss Buck Rogers from Dynamite Entertainment.

609 - Awesome 2 with Charlito and Mr. Phil Apr 16, 2009

The boys at the Indie Spinner Rack podcast, Charlito and Mr. Phil, are hard at work on their second anthology, Awesome 2: Awesomer. We checked in with them to get the scoop.

608 - Storytime with Uncle Sal Apr 15, 2009

Sal's back! He's done a couple of conventions since we last spoke, so naturally this will be a good one. Plus there's a lot more Atomika on the horizon, so we all win.

607 - Steel City Con and Denver Con Apr 14, 2009

We talk with Dominic Alessandria all about the Steel City Con going on in Pittsburgh. And then we learn all about Denver Comicfest 2009 with the help of listener Bruce MacIntosh!

606 - How I got into DC comics Apr 13, 2009

We all read DC comics, some more than others. Find out how we got started and what paved the way for our enjoyment of DC.

605 - War of Kings Issue 2 Apr 09, 2009

The battle for control of the Marvel cosmic universe continues. Find out what Black Bolt and all the rest are up to. (54:06)

604 - BOMC Encore Strangers in Paradise vol.4 Apr 08, 2009

Terry Moore is back and joining us as we discuss volume 4 of Strangers in Paradise. If you haven't been reading this series along with us, you really should. Awesome doesn't begin to describe it. (1:18:15)

603 - Previews Apr 07, 2009

It's a huge month. Fitting everything into your budget is going to be a major challenge. Maybe we can help. (1:17:30)

602 - Flash Rebirth 1 Apr 06, 2009

It's the moment Flash fans have been waiting for. Barry Allen is back and the story is brought to you by the super team of Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. A studio full of geeks lets you know what we thought. (1:10:36)

601 - Emerald City Comic Con Apr 01, 2009

Emeral City Comic Con is this weekend. Find out what's in store for you. Also, we talk about the new music group, Kirby Krackle, which brings you fun songs about comics and video games.

600 - Nuff Said Mar 31, 2009

In our 600th episode we answer questions from our listeners. Get to know the geeks a little better.

599 - Wild Pig Wrap Up & The Cleaners Mar 30, 2009

This spring's Wild Pig 50% off sale was a great succes. Find out what we bought. In this episode we also talk to the creative team on Dark Horse's

598 - Listener Feedback Mar 25, 2009

We have a bunch of voicemails that are begging for our attention. There's a lot of good discussion in this episode.

597 - Comic Talk Mar 24, 2009

In this episode we give you and update on Pants's kidney stone and then we do some Off the Racks.

596 - A Conversation with John Workman Mar 23, 2009

One of the finest letterers in the business, John Workman, joins us for a fun-filled discussion about his career. Not only does he fill those word balloons, but he writes, draws, and edits too!

595 - Let's Talk Shop with Wild Pig Comics Mar 18, 2009

With the economy is such a crazy state we decided to check in with one of our favorite shops to find out what changes they are making in order to keep the doors open.

594 - Off the Rack: World of New Krypton/Battle for the Cowl Mar 17, 2009

DC had two interesting books out recently, Superman: World of New Kyrpton and Batman: Battle for the Cowl. We decided to check them out and let you know what we thought. (1:16:24)

593 - New Avengers: Reunion with Writer, Jim McCann Mar 16, 2009

The post-Secret-Invasion Marvel Universe is really starting to shape up. In this episode we talk to Jim McCann, the writer of New Avengers: Reunion, to find out what part this book plays.

592 - Spotlight on Batman in the Golden Age Mar 13, 2009

Golden Age expert, Bill Jourdain of the Golden Age of Comics Podcast, joins us to discuss the early days of Batman. Everything you always wanted to know about Batman in the Golden Age. (1:14:36)

591 - Talking Original Art with Dealer, Will Gabri-El Mar 12, 2009

For many people out there, buying original comic art is a major hobby. In this episode we check in with dealer, Will Gabri-El to get the low down on the ins and outs the business. (1:12:28)

590 - War of Kings Issue 1 Mar 11, 2009

Marvel's new cosmic event has officially started. We've really been enjoying Marvel's cosmic universe these last few years, so we decided to check this series out and see if it continues the great new trend. (1:03:03)

589 - Previews with Shawn Pryor Mar 10, 2009

It's everyone's favorite time of the month again. In this episode Shawn Pryor joins us to go through Previews. Also, Eric Houston, author of the Podcasting Companion, tells us all about his new book. (1:35:12)

588 - Watchmen Movie Review Mar 09, 2009

The movie is here and of course we've seen it. Just listen in to find out what we thought. (1:20:05)

587 - Mega Con Day 3 Mar 04, 2009

Pants and I finished out Mega Con with a crazy day of travel. Hear all the stories. Please put up with the first minute or two. It gets much louder after that. (23:39)

586 - Mega Con Day 2 Mar 01, 2009

Day two is over and the fun is just getting started. Another day another wrap up. (15:52)

585 - Mega Con Day 1 Feb 28, 2009

The first day of Mega Con 2009 is over and man was it a good day! (14:41)

584 - CGS Best of 2008 Winners! Feb 25, 2009

The final votes are in! Did you pick the winner? Be sure to listen to the best of 2008.

583 - Furniture for Comics and Collectables Feb 24, 2009

Your comics deserve more than yellowing cardboard boxes. Get some furniture! We start this episode off with an interview with Adam and Scott, the guys behind Comic Cubes, and then we have a discussion about our dream comic rooms and what kind of furniture we would have in them.

582 - Off the Rack - Freddie & Me with Mike Dawson Feb 23, 2009

Comic creator, Mike Dawson, joins us to talk about his book Freddie & Me, an autobiographical look at his life and how it all comes back to the rock band Queen. We don't want you to miss this book, so please, listen to the episode. Also, we introduce a new CGS cast member, Tiras. (1:21:15)

581 - Dealing in High-Grade Back Issues Feb 19, 2009

Every comic collector has back issues, but not every comic collector buys and sells top-notch key issues. Joining us to talk about the ins and outs of dealing high-grade back issues is comic dealer Bob Storms.

580 - Heathentown with Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Bechko Feb 18, 2009

Heathentown is a new graphic novel from Image/Shadowline and we think it deserves a little attention. Gabriel's artwork is stellar and Corinna knows how to lay down the words. Find out all about them in this episode.

579 - Previews Feb 17, 2009

Cameron Merkler, owner of Discount Comic Book Service, joins us to go through the Previews catalogue and pick out the best the month has to offer. (1:42:17)

578 - Off the Rack Feb 16, 2009

We don't just talk about comics, we actually read them! Find out what our latest endeavours are. Plus we talk about some comic news.

577 - Comic Talk Feb 10, 2009

We're back from the New York Comic Con and it's time to just sit and talk comics. Plus some CGS convention tour news.

576 - NYCC Day 3 Feb 09, 2009

Our final day of coverage from New York Comic Con 2009

575 - NYCC Day 2 Feb 08, 2009

Another day has ended and another episode is made.

574 - NYCC Day 1 Feb 07, 2009

Our first day of coverage from New York comic con.

572 - Final Crisis 7 Call In Feb 03, 2009

We take calls from the listeners to discuss the events of Final Crisis issue 7.

573 - Final Crisis 7 Synopsis Feb 03, 2009

Murd brings us a very detailed synopsis of just what the heck is going on in Final Crisis issue 7. (1:37:00)

571 - BOMC - Criminal Feb 02, 2009

David D. joins us to take a look at Criminal for our book of the month episode. Get ready for some excellent crime comic discussion. (1:01:36)

570 - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Binding Comics Jan 29, 2009

Jim Jasek, owner of Library Binding, joins us for a candid conversation about the ins and outs of binding comics.

569 - Comic Talk Jan 26, 2009

Just your average discussion episode. Includes talk of the Lost season premiere and a whole bunch of other stuff.

568 - Final Crisis 6 Jan 21, 2009

Big things happen in this issue, and Murd is here to let you know how it all goes down. Special guest Julian Lytle joins the discussion.

567 - Previews Jan 14, 2009

It's time to take at look at this month's Previews for items shipping in March. Joining us is artist Kevin Mellon. (2:00:25)

566 - Best of 2008 Part 2 Jan 13, 2009

Our picks for the best of 2008 conclude in the second half of our coverage.

565 - Best of 2008 Part 1 Jan 12, 2009

It's time once again for our annual look at the best of the year. With a full house we let you know our picks and how they compare to the audience's. It's so massive we had to break it into two parts.

564 - Spotlight on Superman in the Modern Age Jan 08, 2009

Our coverage of Superman's 70th anniversary ends with a look at Superman from 2000 to the present.

563 - Welcome to CGS in 2009 Jan 07, 2009

In this episode we talk about some of our plans for the new year. We also get into a long discussion about which comics/toys/stuff we should keep and which we should get rid of.

562 - Book of the Month Club - The Question Jan 06, 2009

Denny O'Neil brought the Question from obscurity to the mainstream DCU. In this episode we take a look at a fun crime noir series and give it a little deserved attention. (46:36)

561 - Comic Talk Dec 24, 2008

The gang's all here to catch up on our general comic chit-chat. Plus we got some christmas presents, yah! (1:08:03)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dec 24, 2008

Mr. Christmas, Adam Murdough, performs a dramatic reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. (09:16)

560 - Looking Ahead to 2009 with Top Cow Dec 23, 2008

Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik and VP - Sales & Marketing Mel Caylo join the Speakers of Geek to talk about all the announcements for 2009 for the House that Silvestri built.

559 - Top 5 Christmas Comic Stories Dec 18, 2008

The big day is just around the corner, so to celebrate we take a look at our favorite Christmas stories in comics.

558 - Looking Ahead to 2009 Dec 17, 2008

At the end of each year we like to spend a little time speculating about what's to come next year. Joining us to talk about DC are the boys from Ragin Bullets, Sean and Jim. And to help us think about the new Marvel U, David Price from Marvel Noise pulls up a chair.

557 - Final Crisis 5 Dec 16, 2008

Another month, and more intensity from Morrison. Joining us this month to discuss the latest from DC's big event is writer Eric Trautmann. He co-wrote Final Crisis Resist with Greg Rucka.

556 - The Return of Joe Rubenstein Dec 11, 2008

Joe, one of the greatest inkers ever, was lots of fun on our show a while back, so we decided to have him back. As usual he's got some great stories to tell. Don't miss it.

555 - Previews Dec 10, 2008

What should you buy that will ship in February? Listen in and find out. Dave Hedgecock from Ape Entertainment joins in and gives us his picks as well. (1:24:21)

554 - Batman R.I.P. Off the Rack Dec 09, 2008

We take a look at Morrison's latest story arc on Batman, R.I.P. We try to clear up some of the confusion and listener Julian Lytle joins us to shine some light on things. (1:11:44)

553 - Secret Invasion 8 Dec 08, 2008

The series is over and boy oh boy do we have some things to say about it. Plus we hear what you have to say in our first event call-in show. (1:36:09)

552 - Story Time with Uncle Sal Dec 03, 2008

Uncle Sal is back and as usual he has some stories to tell. We also discuss some original art traveling techniques.

551 - BOMC Elephantmen vol 1 Dec 02, 2008

It was Bryan's pick for Geek's Choice, so let's find out what the other geeks think. Series creator and writer, Richard Starkings, joins us for a discussion. (1:37:44)

550 - Catching Up With Dec 01, 2008

In this psuedo-anniversary episode we check in with some long-time friends of the show and find out what they've been up to.

549 - A Cornucopia of Comics Conversation Nov 25, 2008

In this episode we talk about comics! Good old-fashioned comic talk. Can you dig it? (1:42:16)

548 - The Best of Peter Nov 24, 2008

The CGS birthday tradition continues with the Best and worst of the Rios. Mostly listener suggested, here's a compilation of funny bits, rants and more! (29:29)

547 - BOMC Encore - Witchblade Volumes 2 & 3 Nov 20, 2008

We continue our look at Witchblade with Volumes 2 & 3. This is not your father's Witchblade. (52:27)

546 - Indy Spotlight Nov 19, 2008

In this episode we take a look at Ape's Wind Raider and Superhuman Resources and Arden Entertainment's Flash Gordon.

545 - Talking with BPM's Paul Sizer Nov 17, 2008

BPM is a new original graphic novel about a DJ in New York City. Author Paul Sizer joins us to discuss his book and music and how it all connects. (1:27:05)

544 - The Best of Pants! Nov 13, 2008

Pants celebrated a birthday earlier this week, so here's a bunch of clips featuring the best (and sometimes the worst) of our very own Pants! OOPS!

543 - Talking with artist JK Woodward Nov 12, 2008

JK is the artist on IDW's Fallen Angel. We talk to him all about his career. From leaving home at 15 to running the streets of London and Germany, his life informs his art. Check it out. (1:24:09)

542 - Comic Movie News with ILM's Tom Martinek Nov 11, 2008

Long-time listener, Tom Martinek, joins us to discuss all the gossip in the world of comic movies. (1:41:18)

CGS Presents: Geek Savants Nov 07, 2008

Every once-in-a-while we like to spotlight another comic podcast that shares space on the thecomicforums.com and this time around we bring you Geek Savants.

541 - Cleaning House Nov 06, 2008

In this episode we catch up on some emails, voicemails, and general comic chit-chat. (1:17:44)

540 - Previews Nov 05, 2008

Artist Brent Schoonover joins us for our monthly look at Previews. We go through the November catalogue for books shipping in January'09. (1:15:40)

539 - Make Mine Marvel Nov 04, 2008

Listener Tony G (Mobile Home) joins us for a discussion about how we got started reading Marvel Comics. Whether you are a zombie or not, surely you've read at least one Marvel book. What is your story? (1:31:22)

538 - Wild Pig Recap and Random Comic Talk Nov 03, 2008

Listener Tony G (Mobile Home) joins us to talk about the fun day at Wild Pig and to just sit around and talk comics. (1:18:06)

537 - Book of the Month Club - To Terra Volume 1 Oct 30, 2008

It's manga month so we headed to the stars with a sci-fi classic. The feelings were mixed this time around. What did you think? (45:06)

536 - Final Crisis 4 Oct 29, 2008

As always there's a lot to discuss in each issue of DC's big event. We try to help explain as much as we can. (1:11:12)

535 - Talking with Alex Robinson Oct 28, 2008

He just recently released his new graphic novel Too Cool To Be Forgotten and it deserves some attention. Creator Alex Robinson joins us to talk about his new book and his career. (1:23:28)

534 - Secret Invasion Issue 7 Oct 27, 2008

In this episode we dig into the penultimate issue of Secret Invasion. Joining us is listener Chris Gallo to help us discuss the event to this point. (1:11:17)

533 - BOMC Encore - Strangers In Paradise Volume 3 Oct 23, 2008

Creator Terry Moore joins us to discuss volume 3 of the pocket editions of Strangers In Paradise. It's a wonderful series that just keeps getting better. Don't miss it! (1:33:15)

532 - Let's Talk Shop with Wild Pig Comics Oct 22, 2008

Chris and Ryan from Wild Pig Comics in NJ join us to discuss the current state of comic retailing. In this episode we focus on the back issue market. But we delve into all sorts of other topics. Listen in, you won't be disappointed. (1:36:18)

531 - Off the Rack: Essex County Trilogy Oct 21, 2008

Author Jeff Lemire joins us to discuss his fantastic work. If you haven't read the Essex County trilogy you need to run to your nearest retailer and buy it today! (1:26:35)

530 - Spotlight on Superman in the Byrne/Jurgens Years Oct 20, 2008

The crew assembles, and with the help of listener and Superman fan Joe Sergi, discusses post-Crisis Superman. There's much to go over, so let's get right to it. (1:20:27)

529 - Off the Rack Oct 16, 2008

When we're not talking about comics, we're reading them. In this episode we give you an update on some of the great stuff we've reading. (1:05:17)

528 - Top 5 Comic TV Series We Want To See Oct 15, 2008

A lot of comic movies are being made these day, but not as many TV shows. There are quite a few we would like to see and so we pick our top five with the help of Alias and Samurai Girl producer Luke McMullen. (1:20:33)

527 - Comics In College: Bowling Green State University Oct 14, 2008

Chuck Coletta joins us to discuss the Pop Culture degree available from Bowling Green and how comics are a part of that program. (1:24:00)

526 - Politics In Comics Oct 13, 2008

With the election right around the corner it only seems right to talk about politics in comics. Comic podcasts all over are joining in this special theme month. In our episode we take a look at Prez: The First Teen President. (57:56)

525 - Talking Twilight Guardian with Troy Hickman Oct 09, 2008

Twilight Guardian was one of the two winners of this year's Pilot Season contest at Top Cow. We spoke with writer Troy Hickman about his creation as well as his history with comics. (53:31)

524 - Previews with Mike Mayhew Oct 08, 2008

It's time for our monthly look at Previews. This time we are joined by artist Mike Mayhew. He let's us know what's on his shopping list as well as his upcoming work on Savage from Shadowline. (1:08:42)

523 - Talking Thugs with Stephen Reid and Al Sparrow Oct 07, 2008

Two of our very own forum members, Flint Lockjaw and Torchsong, have created a new comic called Thugs. In this episode we check in with them and discuss the book. (1:07:24)

522 - Comic Talk Oct 06, 2008

We look to the forum for some topics to discuss. Everything from freaky female villians to more Top Five Weapons to lousy TV shows and a possible Daredevil movie reboot. (1:30:26)

521 - Top 5 Weapons Oct 01, 2008

It's been a while since we did a Top 5 episode, so here we are. You can't have a superhero comic without some weapons. In this episode we pick our favorite. (1:25:38)

520 - BOMC Star Wars Legacy: Broken Sep 30, 2008

Do you feel that tingling? That's the force baby! For the first time ever we talk about Star Wars comics in detail. And joining us is official 501st member, Radio Wayne Cordova. (1:30:33)

519 - Baltimore Comic Con Wrap Up Sep 29, 2008

Pants is back from Baltimore and ready to fill us on all the details. Plus some Lego talk. Get ready brick heads! (1:05:58)

518 - Off the Racks Sep 25, 2008

We've been doing some reading, so it's time to talk about what we've read including Trinity, the Possum, Nova, the Guns of Shadow Valley and more. (1:10:04)

517 - Final Crisis Skip Month Sep 24, 2008

Murd is back in the studio and he's ready to talk Crisis! There was no issue of Final Crisis this month, but there were many cross-over issues to discuss. We try to hit them all. (1:28:16)

516 - Second Chance 4 Sep 23, 2008

Artist Jun Bob Kim joins us to talk about the design of our home-made superhero Second Chance. It's been a while since we've talked about her, so it's time to get back to business.

515 - Talking Letter Columns Sep 22, 2008

Long-time letter hack, Augie De Blieck Jr., joins us for a discussion all about the letter columns of old. We miss those days.

514 - Secret Invasion 6 Sep 18, 2008

The Skrull attacks continue. Some mysteries are revealed and others take their place. What will be the final outcome? Color artist Morry Hollowell joins us for the episode.

513 - Talking IDW with Editor Andy Schmidt Sep 17, 2008

Andy is running IDW's G.I. Joe line and he gives us the scoop on that initiative. We also talk about the company in general and Andy's website comicsexperience.com.

512 - Good Old Fashioned Comic Talk Sep 16, 2008

It's time to just sit around and talk comics. We recruited the help of the forum and used some threads as talking points for the show.

511 - Previews Sep 15, 2008

Three geeks and a catalogue of comics the size of a phone book. Need I say more? We also interview the team on Wolves of Odin and learn more about U is for United, the 2008 CGS Anthology. (1:31:00)

510 - Super Show Wrap-Up Sep 12, 2008

Super Show 08 is over so we got all the geeks together again to talk about how it went and all that jazz. If you couldn't make the show, you can at least live vicariously through us.

509 - Super Show voicemails Sep 11, 2008

Just a bunch of phone calls made before, during and after the Super Show weekend. Including the return of Hugh Jarse!

508 - Super Show 2008 Sep 09, 2008

The CGS community gathered this weekend to celebrate the 2008 Super Show capping off on Saturday with a live CGS recording. We announce the Freking Sweer awards, chat with friends, give tribute to Lem and laugh at a puppet show. Listen in and enjoy.

507 - the Best of Jamie D Sep 05, 2008

It's Jamie's birthday! So to continue the CGS birthday tradition, here's a bunch of clips featuring the best, the worst, the rants, the funny and more of our own Shiznit Pimp!

506 - Spotlight on Superman in Other Media Sep 03, 2008

ILM's Tom Martinek joins us for a look at Superman cartoons, movies, TV shows, novels and more. We also talk with Marc Tyler Nobleman about the Boys of Steel: the Creators of Superman illustrated biography.

505 - Talking Original Art With Cadence Comic Art Sep 02, 2008

Artist Ryan Stegman and art dealer Paolo Belfiore join us to discuss the wonderful world of original art.

504 - BOMC - Avengers Kree/Skrull War Sep 01, 2008

It's one of the most famous Avengers stories. How does it live up to the hype? Skrulls are hot right now, what about in 1971? (1:25:31)

503 - Super Show Information Aug 29, 2008

If you're going to the Super Show, then this episode is for you. It has all the information you will need for before, during and after the big event.

502 - Listener Feedback Aug 28, 2008

We enjoy hearing from the audience, so in this episode we listen to your voicemails left during the Ep.500 Call In show and read your emails.

501 - Mike Perkins Aug 27, 2008

Artist Mike Perkins in back. He's taking on Stephen King's The Stand and he's excited about the challenge. He gives us the scoop on his big, new project.

500 - Call-In Show Aug 26, 2008

The numbers are in and it's official! We've hit 500 episodes. To celebrate, we're taking calls from the listeners to answer their questions. It's a hoot.

499 - Secret Invasion Issue 5 Aug 25, 2008

The invasion continues and so does our discussion. Only three issues remain. How will it end? (1:09:58)

Special - A Reminder Aug 23, 2008

Just a quick announcement giving everyone the details for the big Episode 500 live recording on Sunday night August 24th, 8pm until 10pm eastern time. Come join the fun! (1:42)

498 - Uncle Sal and Cousin Buzz Aug 21, 2008

Our favorite storytellers are back! With another San Diego Comic Con under their belts, they are sure to have some doozies for us.

497 - Final Crisis Issue 3 Aug 20, 2008

It's time again for more mind-bending discussion. Final Crisis continues and so does our analysis. (1:14:17)

496 - Off the Rack: Top Cow's 2008 Pilot Season Aug 19, 2008

The crew reviews all of this year's Pilot Season books from Top Cow. (1:03:14)

495 - A Conversation with Lee Weeks Aug 15, 2008

In time for the recently released Modern Masters vol.17, we talk with artist Lee Weeks! Life long friend Tom Field and Eric Nolen-Weathington of TwoMorrows Publishing put together a fantastic book and we discuss as much as we can. (1:31:49)

494 - Voicemails Aug 14, 2008

You never know what you are going to get with voicemail, and this episode keeps us on our toes. (1:06:28)

493 - Off the Rack Aug 13, 2008

Today it's a bunch of guys talking about a bunch of comics they read. Can you dig it? (1:28:06)

492 - Comics Now Issue 3 Aug 11, 2008

The third issue of the magazine ships this week, so we figured it was a good time to discuss it at length. Get all the skinny on our third issue. (1:21:30)

491 - A Conversation with Tom Hodges and Katie Cook Aug 07, 2008

Newly-announced Clone Wars artists Tom Hodges and Katie Cook join us for a crazy, ramble-filled episode. (1:49:48)

490 - Previews Aug 06, 2008

Grab your copy of Previews, head to the comfy chair, and page through all that comicy goodness along with us. It's time for Previews! (1:18:48)

489 - BOMC - The Authority Volume 1 - Relentless Aug 05, 2008

It's time for some big action and some big debate. What else would you expect from the Authority? (1:25:41)

488 - Back in the Studio Aug 04, 2008

We're back, and rested, from San Diego. So it's time for a relaxed, shooting-the-breeze type episode. It's fun and filled with stories. (1:46:06)

487 - The Best of Shane Kelly Aug 01, 2008

It's a belated birthday episode for Shane Kelly as we present the best clips of this toy loving geek. Happy Birthday, Shane! (24:05)

486 - SDCC 08 Day Four Jul 28, 2008

The final day has come and gone. Special guest Fred Chao joins us to give a recap of Sunday at San Diego Comic Con. (1:47:21)

485 - SDCC 08 Day Three Jul 27, 2008

Another day is in the can. Here are the details. (23:44)

484 - SDCC 08 - Day Two Jul 26, 2008

Another day is in the can. This one includes celebrity sightings, Simone Bianchi, Lego mania, Grant Morrison and Powerpuff Girls! (1:07:12)

SDCC 2008 - Podcasting Panel Jul 25, 2008

The panel is over and we recorded it. There was a whole contingent of podcasters representing and we all played nicely and shared the dais. The room was packed and we really enjoyed ourselves. (49:20)

483 - Comic Con Day One Jul 25, 2008

It's a short coverage for Day One of Comic Con with dinner conversations from the Tilted Kilt. Enjoy! (50:21)

482 - Comic Con Preview Night Jul 24, 2008

The eagle has landed and the geeks are in San Diego. The con is in full swing and preview night is in the can. Here's our coverage. (25:46)

481 - Razor Kid & The Contingent Jul 22, 2008

We check in with the creative teams for both Razor Kid and The Contingent. Our listeners have some amazing talent, so we pay some well-deserved attention. (56:13)

480 - The Dark Knight Movie Review Jul 21, 2008

It's here and we're talking about it! Batman. Joker. Harvey Dent. The Dark Knight is breaking records all over. Now hear our thoughts on this epic movie. (1:43:32)

479 - A Little of This and a Little of That Jul 17, 2008

In this episode we just sit around and talk about whatever we feel like. It turned out to be a really fun episode. (1:25:00)

478 - Costuming and Cosplay Jul 16, 2008

Costumer extraordinaire, Ana Aesthetic joins us to give us the ins and out of costuming. Get out your spandex! (58:25)

477 - Freddie Williams II & Listener Feedback Jul 15, 2008

Freddie joins us again to fill us in on his return to Robin. He sticks around as we go over some emails and other fun stuff. (1:10:12)

476 - Secret Invasion 4 Jul 14, 2008

Let the discussion continue! The action is fast and furious and so is the debate. We'll keep you up to speed. (1:05:36)

475 - Superman I vs Superman II Jul 10, 2008

This debate has been going on among the geeks for quite some time. Now it's finally time to lay it to rest once and for all. (1:24:36)

474 - Previews Jul 09, 2008

Get out the catalogue, a notepad, and your bank account. It's time to place an order! (1:13:41)

473 - A Conversation with Joe Rubinstein Jul 08, 2008

Legendary inker Joe Rubinstein joins us for a friendly chat about inking, inkers, and the comic book business. He's got a million stories and they are all wonderful. (1:29:35)

472 - Final Crisis 2 Jul 07, 2008

It's time for some more discussion of DC's big event. We try to help unlock all of the secrets of Final Crisis. (1:05:30)

471 - Book of the Month Club - Return of Barry Allen Jul 04, 2008

It's Pants's pick for BOMC and he chose his favorite: Flash: The Return of Barry Allen. We turn back the clock to the early 90s and get back to superhero basics. (1:22:39)

470 - Spotlight on Superman in the Bronze Age Jul 03, 2008

Listeners David D and Just Bill join us to discuss Superman in the Bronze Age. It's a hearty discussion with Murd at the Helm. Dig in! (1:46:24)

469 - Off the Rack: Guardians of the Galaxy/Boy Who Made Silence Jul 02, 2008

In this episode we take a look at two new series, one from Marvel and one from AAM/Markosia. Two very different books, but both get very enthusiastic responses. (1:15:16)

468 - Look Ahead to Toronto Paradise Con Jul 01, 2008

Jeff, Boss Hogg/Boss Moon, joins us to talk about the best show in Toronto. It's happening soon, so get your butt across the border. (1:14:06)

467 - Incredible Hulk Movie Review Jun 30, 2008

Special effects man, Tom Martinek, joins the gang for a discussion of the Incredible Hulk movie. You've been begging for it, here it is! (1:12:30)

466 - The Best of Matt Jun 27, 2008

Matt celebrated a birthday a few weeks back - so now it's his turn in the hot seat as we present just a sampling of his funniest bits on the show. Earmuffs! (26:42)

465 - Heroes Con Wrap-Up Jun 26, 2008

Pants and Murd are back from Charlotte. They recorded many of their adventures. Enjoy their musings. (1:28:58)

464 - Let's Talk Shop: Comicopia Jun 25, 2008

We talk to Shannon and Angela from Comicopia in Boston. We've heard great things about their store so we decided to check in with them. (58:27)

463 - Indie Challenge for June Jun 24, 2008

In this episode we take a look at the new Flash Gordon series and Victorian Horrors of Mauch Chunk. Plus, listener Coma Robot is on Zuda! (1:01:02)

462 - BOMC Encore - Fables Volumes 2 and 3 Jun 19, 2008

We're back with more coverage from one of our favorite series. It's been almost three years since we talked about Fables. It's way past time for some more discussion. (1:01:01)

461 - Heroes Con with Shelton Drum Jun 18, 2008

Shelton Drum is the man behind Heroes Con, the best convention around. We check in with him to find out what's going to be bigger and better about this year's event. (1:11:47)

460 - Listener Feedback Jun 17, 2008

There would be no CGS if it wasn't for the audience. So we take some time to respond to your feedback. (1:13:29)

459 - A Comic Book Lover's Survey Jun 16, 2008

Listener Geoff, Invader on the forums, posted 10 questions for comic geeks. In this episode we answered them. It's a nice long discussion. (1:32:54)

458 - John Workman's The Comic Book Crisis: 10 Years Later Jun 12, 2008

Ten years ago the comic industry wasn't in such a great spot. John Workman wrote an article about it. In this episode we bring John on the show to talk about what has transpired in the last 10 years. (1:40:01)

457 - Superhero Fashion at the Met with Geoff Klock and Pete Coogan Jun 11, 2008

Geoff and Peter join us to talk about an exciting event happening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Geekdom has officially been accepted if we've made it to the Met. (1:07:27)

456 - The Return of Mike Norton Jun 10, 2008

We haven't spoken to Mike in a while so it was time to get him back on the phone. Find out what Mike's up to and join us for some idle chit chat. (1:29:32)

455 - Secret Invasion 3 Jun 09, 2008

The action continues in Marvel's big summer event. In this episode we analyze every page and let you know what we think. (1:15:24)

454 - Previews Jun 07, 2008

Get your wallet out, it's time to place your monthly order. (1:12:36)

453 - Final Crisis Issue 1 Jun 06, 2008

DC's big summer event has begun. It's written by Grant Morrison so you might need a little help. Peter and gang are here to walk you through it. (1:09:09)

452 - Wizard World Philly Recap Jun 05, 2008

The next convention on our tour is over. Wizard World Philly has becoming less to talk about each year. We did our best. Also, another winner in the Mike Norton sketch contest. (1:07:30)

451 - BOMC Crying Freeman Volume 1 Jun 03, 2008

It's Manga once again for Book of the Month Club and in this episode the Geeks discuss volume 1 of Crying Freeman by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami. (58:20)

Special - Lem Tribute Jun 02, 2008

Our good friend, Lem Fasnacht, has passed away. His store, Golden Eagle Comics, was our home for more than 20 years. It's time to pay our respects. (2:03:58)

450 - Live Call-In Show May 30, 2008

It's another milestone, so we decided to do another live show. This time we streamed audio and video over Stickam, so most of the callers knew what was going on. It's a fun episode that we think you'll enjoy. (2:11:12)

449 - Uncle Sal and Cousin Buzz May 29, 2008

Our two favorite guys have returned from Super Con and boy oh boy do they have some stories to tell.

448 - This, That, and a Whole Lotta Other Stuff May 28, 2008

In this episode we chit chat about all sorts of stuff, including a few Off the Racks. (1:09:54)

447 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 27, 2008

The boys saw the film in glorious digital form and they are ready to discuss it. Join the fun. (1:01:27)

446 - The Best of Bryan Deemer May 26, 2008

Bryan just celebrated his birthday! So here's a surprise episode of some of his best rants, funny moments and more! Smile, Bryan! You're on CGS! (40:23)

445 - Talking Iron Man with Tom Martinek May 23, 2008

Tom works for ILM and he worked on the effects in the Iron Man movie. He joins us to discuss some behind-the-scenes info and give us the scoop.

444 - A Conversation With Larry Marder May 22, 2008

Larry Marder, creator of Beanworld, joins us to talk about his comic, his days at Image, and his time as President of McFarlane Toys. (1:13:35)

443 - Listener Feedback May 21, 2008

The show just wouldn't be the same without our awesome audience. We listen to some voicemails and have some fun random discussions. (57:35)

442 - May Indie Challenge May 20, 2008

This month we talk with Kevin Mellon & Phil Hester about Antoine Sharp, JS Earls on Pistol Fist, and Josh Finney & Kat Rocha about Titanium Rain. It's a good episode. (1:18:41)

441 - The Final Countdown May 19, 2008

Sean and Jim from the Raging Bullets podcast join the CGS crew to discuss the last two months of DC's Countdown. (1:05:28)

440 - Songs in the Key of CGS May 16, 2008

Presenting the greatest hits you were (and weren't) expecting. You won't believe your ears. (28:29)

439 - A Look at the Angel TV Series and Comics May 15, 2008

Chris from Wild Pig Comics joins us to take an in-depth look at the Angel TV series as well as the new Angel comic series. (1:25:36)

438 - Off the Rack May 14, 2008

In this episode we have some review discussions on Glamourpuss, Echo, and Rasl. The new wave of books from the independent old guard. (1:28:06)

437 - Iron Man Movie Review May 13, 2008

We've all been to the theatre and we've all had our eyes pop out of our heads! Shell head is a success and we spend a good hour talking about it. (1:17:00)

436 - Secret Invasion Issue 2 May 12, 2008

Marvel's big summer event is back with issue two and so are we. Spoilers abound! (1:07:23)

CGS Presents - Kryptographik May 09, 2008

Lobo and Lord Shaper have been mainstays on The Comic Forums for years. They have their own trans-continental podcast, Kryptographik, and it's been around for a year now. Check it out.

435 - Call Me: FreakyTiki May 08, 2008

In this episode we call CGS listener Tim, AKA FreakyTiki on the forums. We chat about all kinds of things comics. Don't miss it.

434 - It Needs to Be Traded, Damn It! May 07, 2008

There are so many great comics and not nearly enough of them are available in collected editions. In this episode we go through our want lists of trades we'd like to see.

433 - A Look Ahead to the Bristol and Emerald City Comic Cons May 06, 2008

In this episode we go across the pond to talk to Barry and Dave from the Geek Syndicate podcast to talk about the Bristol Con and then we talk to Jim Demonakos to talk about the Emerald City Con.

432 - Previews May 05, 2008

Artist Steve Bryant joins us to go over this month's Previews Catalogue. (1:35:54)

431 - Top 5 Cliffhangers May 01, 2008

Listener Hassan joins us to discuss our top 5 cliffhangers in comics. Can you even remember any?

430 - Book of the Month Club - Iron Man: Demon In a Bottle Apr 30, 2008

Just in time for the Iron Man movie, we take a look at Shell Head's seminal story. Take a ride back to the 70s with us. We think you'll dig it. (1:05:52)

429 - Catching Our Breaths Apr 29, 2008

It's been a very busy two weeks. With back-to-back conventions and daily recap shows, we're exhausted. But the show must go on! So we bring you some idle chit chat and emails and voicemails. It's a nice relaxing episode.

428 - Pittsburgh Con: Day 3 Apr 28, 2008

It's our last day of con coverage. In this episode Peter talks to Michael Golden as well as a handful of other fine folks.

427 - Pittsburgh Con: Day 2 Apr 27, 2008

More coverage from the Pittsburgh Comic Con. Floor interviews with Fist of Justice's Mike Imboden, the gang from Identity Comics, Ed Piskor and Pat Lewis, Chris Moreno, talking libraries and Afterlife's Stormcrowe Hayes.

426 - Pittsburgh Con: Day 1 Apr 26, 2008

The booth is set up and ready to roll. Let the people in! It was a fun first day at the con. We snagged an interview with Aaron Douglas, who plays Chief on Battlestar Galactica. We also had a great meal at the Gypsy Cafe courtesy of Jim (Yoda Jones) Dietz. It was a great day.

425 - On the Road to Pittsburgh Apr 24, 2008

It's an action-packed episode. Driving, eating, time travel, and all-around silliness. This episode has it all.

424 - Stumptown Comics Fest Apr 23, 2008

Portland is having a convention this weekend and to help promote it, we talk to artists Tara McPherson and Raina Telgemeier.

423 - Spotlight on Superman in the Silver Age Apr 22, 2008

Comic fan and Silver Age guru, Chuck Coletta, joins us to take a detailed look at Superman in the Silver Age. If you love Murd, you'll love this episode. (1:20:12)

422 - NYCC: Day 3 Apr 21, 2008

It's the last day of the con (sniff, sniff). Find out all the good stuff. We also talk to almost every person who is currently working for Top Cow just because we're crazy!

421 - NYCC: Day 2 Apr 20, 2008

Our coverage of Saturday, the second day of the New York Comic Con.

419 - On the Way to NYCC Apr 19, 2008

The excitement is building and we can't stand it. In this episode we talk from the car on the way to the New York Comic Con. Look out Big Apple, here we come.

420 - NYCC: Day 1 Apr 19, 2008

The con has finally arrived and the first day is over. We are all over it.

418 - Indie Challenge Apr 18, 2008

Believe it or not! In this episode we talk to William Katt about his upcoming series, Sparks with writer Christopher Folina. We also talk with Brett Weldele of Straw Men and the creative team of A Dummy's Guide to Danger vol.2

417 - Off the Rack: Kingdom Come Apr 17, 2008

The boys take a look at Kingdom Come and then talk about some 2000 AD comics they read.

416 - Daniel Way Apr 16, 2008

Writer Daniel Way returns to the show and he wants to answer your questions. Forums members posted questions for Daniel and all was good in the world.

415 - Listener Feedback Apr 15, 2008

Listener Wood joins us as we go through some emails and some voicemails. We also pick the first winner of a free Mike Norton sketch.

414 - Top 25 Writers Apr 14, 2008

Artist Randy Gentile joins us for a discussion of the forum members' selections for their top 25 writers. Much discussion ensues.

413 - A Look Ahead to the Pittsburgh Comic Con Apr 11, 2008

Black Shawn, white Shawn, and Chad join us to talk about the upcoming Pittsburgh Con. We also learn a little about the Toonseum. Pittsburgh is always one of our favorite shows and I'm sure this year will be no different.

412 - Publisher Spotlight: Top Cow Apr 10, 2008

You might not be reading any Top Cow books and you might not think you want to. But after listening to publisher Filip Sablik you might very well change your mind. (1:21:06)

411 - Superman on Trial Apr 09, 2008

There have been some recent developments in the Superman ownership-rights trials and we are going to bring you the updates. Joining us are listeners Joe Sergi and Cory Strode to help us fill in the blanks on Superman's legal woes.

410 - Previews Apr 08, 2008

At this point, what more can I possibly say about our monthly look at the Previews catalogue? (56:11)

409 - Secret Invasion 1 Apr 07, 2008

Marvel's big event of the year has started so let's get right into it. Bendis has really kicked this thing into high gear, and the Marvel U may never be the same again. Find out what we think and what our theories are. (1:03:05)

408 - Off the Rack: Batman and the Outsiders Apr 04, 2008

Peter and Bryan kick it old-school in this Off the Rack episode. Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo know a little something about awesome comics and we let them teach us. (57:06)

407 - Comics In College - Center for Cartoon Studies Apr 03, 2008

If you want to learn how to create comics professionally, there are schools that will teach you. The first place we check out is the Center for Cartoon Studies in Vermont. CGS listener Chuck Forsman is a student and he tells us all about the CCS.

406 - New York Comic Con with Lance Fensterman Apr 02, 2008

Lance is the man in charge of this year's New York Comic Con. He gives us the skinny on what to expect this year and what changes have been made. If you are planning on attending, you need to listen.

405 - Book of the Month - Witchblade Apr 01, 2008

Ron Marz joins us to discuss the first trade in a new direction for Witchblade. Top Cow lured us in by offering a 120-page, full-color trade for only $4.99. How can you pass that up? (1:08:37)

404 - Wildpig Sale Wrap-Up Mar 31, 2008

Saturday was a beautiful day, and the discounts at Wildpig were just as beautiful. Hear all about our day of 50 percent savings.

403 - Emails and Voicemails Mar 28, 2008

It's time once again to hear from our listeners. They always know which buttons to push.

402 - A Conversation with Fred Hembeck Mar 27, 2008

Everybody loves a good Fred Hembeck cartoon. He's had a long and illustrious career poking fun at all the characters we love so much. Now get to meet the man behind those drawings.

401 - Guardians of the Galaxy with Editor Bill Rosemann Mar 26, 2008

Marvel Comics editor Bill Rosemann joins us to talk new cosmic excitement and the launch of Guardians of the Galaxy. We also get into some of his other editing duties including the Ultimate Universe. (1:01:34)

400 - Live Call In Show Mar 25, 2008

For the first time ever we take calls from the audience while we record. It's a fun show and a great way to celebrate our 400th episode.

399 - Image Comics Reunion Panel Mar 24, 2008

Episode 399 - Image Comics Reunion Panel (1:02:40)

398 - Countdown Month 10 Mar 21, 2008

This month listener Matt Darth Kramer joins the geeks for a discussion on the next four issues of Countdown. (1:06:14)

397 - Indie Challenge for March Mar 20, 2008

With each new issue of Previews comes a new Indie Challange. This month we talk to the crew responsible for Ape's Kill the Revisionist and Radical's Hercules and Caliber. (50:38)

396 - Publisher Spotlight on Vertical Inc. and Checker Books Mar 19, 2008

As we just keep learning, there is so much more out there other than Marvel and DC. Two publishers doing their part to print great comics are Vertical Inc. and Checker Books. Vertical focuses on bringing over the best in classic manga and Checker publishes awesome collections of both classic and modern gems. (1:01:04)

395 - Let's Talk Shop with Wild Pig Comics Mar 18, 2008

Chris and Ryan get on the horn to talk about their ever changing store and running a modern shop. We also talk to David Gallaher, creator of the Zuda comic, High Moon. (1:17:04)

394 - Book of the Month Encore - Strangers in Paradise Volume 2 Mar 17, 2008

Terry Moore returns to discuss the second volume of the Pocket Books edition of Strangers in Paradise. We also talk about his new series Echo. (1:13:59)

393 - New Frontier DVD Review Mar 14, 2008

DC continues their original animated feature DVDs with the release of Darwyn Cooke's Justice League: the New Frontier. The guys discuss their thoughts and opinions on this two disk set. (43:15)

392 - Previews Mar 13, 2008

March. Previews. Lots of stuff. Need I say more? (1:09:48)

391 - Mega Con 2008 Wrap Up Mar 12, 2008

The boys are back from their excursion to Orlando. It was more fun than it should have been! So hear all of our adventures, including foam sword fights, drunken celebrities, and topless fangirls. (1:24:02)

390 - Mega Con Travel Logs Mar 11, 2008

With the iRiver in hand we dared to face the crowds at the airports and braved the Golden Corral. Listen to our snippets of sound from our Mega Con adventure. (1:15:08)

CGS Presents - Half Hour Wasted - 50 Mar 10, 2008

Brad and Frank put on a great show and we think you should hear it. So check it out and let them know what you think.

389 - Our 3rd Anniversary! Mar 07, 2008

Can you believe it? We've been podcasting for three whole years. In this episode we remember the early days and tell some stories from the past. We also discuss some of the things we have planned for the Super Show. (1:24:00)

388 - A Conversation with Katie Cook Mar 06, 2008

We just met her for the first time at Wonder Con, but she's already one of our favorites. After you hear this episode we're pretty sure she'll be one of yours' too. She's Katie Cook! (54:49)

387 - Off the Rack - Booster Gold Mar 05, 2008

Fresh from 52, Booster Gold is the center of attention. The geeks have a good hearty discussion on Booster Gold issues 0-6. What makes this series a fanboy favorite? (54:16)

386 - HiFi Design's Brian Miller Mar 04, 2008

Comic color artist Brian Miller from Hi-Fi Design joins us to talk about his new instructional book, Hi-Fi Color for Comics. If you ever wanted to be a colorist, now's your chance. (51:24)

385 - Mega Con Interview Special Mar 03, 2008

Mega Con is just a few days away. We're all very excited, so let's help build the anticipation with some interviews. We have Beth Widera, show organizer, Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca, Rich Bernatovich and Andrew Charipar of the Sentinels Anthology, Ninja Babes from Space and Morry Hollowell.

384 - Book of the Month - DMZ Feb 29, 2008

There has been a great divide among the CGS crew over DMZ. Some love it, some, not so much. Listen in to hear all the ups and the downs of this Vertigo offering. (1:37:12)

383 - Wonder Con Wrap-up and Let's Talk Shop w/ Coliseum of Comics Feb 28, 2008

Bryan has made it back from San Francisco and has some great stories from Wonder Con. We also talk to Phil Boyle about his chain of stores in Florida, Coliseum of Comics.

382 - Cousin Buzz Feb 27, 2008

The Burmese legend, Buzz, joins us for some nice, friendly chit chat. Who knows what will happen?

381 - Listener Feedback Feb 26, 2008

It's time once again for the audience to take center stage. We read some emails and here what you have to say.

380 - Off the Rack - Thor 1-5 Feb 25, 2008

Thor recently came back from the dead and we're all very excited about it. JMS and Coipel are firing on all cylinders and we sing their praises.

379 - Spotlight on Superman in the Golden Age Feb 21, 2008

Golden Age expert Bill Jourdain, host of the Golden Age of Comic Books podcast, joins us for a look at all things Superman in the Golden Age.

378 - Contraband with writer Thomas Behe Feb 20, 2008

The cell phones are everywhere! You can't hide from the tiny video cameras that are recording everything. It's Contraband, a new original graphic novel from Slave Labor Graphics. Writer Thomas Behe joins us to discuss his Orwellian saga.

377 - Speed Racer with writer Arie Kaplan Feb 19, 2008

As Speed makes his way to the theatre, his new comics are already on the shelf. Writer Arie Kaplan joins us to discuss his new book from IDW, Speed Racer: Chronicles of the Racer.

376 - Book of the Month Encore - Cerebus - Melmoth Feb 18, 2008

Dave Sim joins us once more so that we can discuss the next volume of Cerebus, Melmoth. We also get the scoop on Dave's newest endevour, Glamourpuss. (2:02:16)

375 - Indie Challenge Feb 14, 2008

This month we talk about the new Wild Cards series, Bizarre New World, and Gnome. Plus we talk with listener Chris Murrin about the CGS anthology comic, CGStories.

374 - Uncle Sal Feb 13, 2008

He's back just in time for Valentine's Day. Sal gives us an update on family life and the upcoming con season. It's a laugh a minute. Don't miss it.

373 - Countdown Month 9 Feb 12, 2008

The Countdown discussion continues. Plus Pants brings in a whole ton of new 52 pages he received. Somebody stop this man!

372 - Simone Bianchi Feb 11, 2008

After several failed atempts, we finally get to talk to Italian artist Simone Bianchi. He's a true artist's artist and he never misses a deadline. What's not to love?

371 - Top 5 Comic Couples Feb 07, 2008

With Valentine's Day just around the corner what better top five could we bring you than comic couples. Let the debate begin.

370 - Previews Feb 06, 2008

Get out your big fat catalogue and play along. (1:07:12)

369 - World of Toys - Kenner's Superpowers Feb 05, 2008

Shane and Pants, along with special guest Bob Bretall, discuss Kenner's Superpowers line of toys. It's everything you ever wanted to know and more!

368 - Best of 2007 Results Feb 04, 2008

The results are in. Some categories had run-away winners and others were neck and neck. Find out who wears the crown.

CGS Presents - Uncanny X-Cast 35 Feb 01, 2008

The Uncanny X-Cast is doing a wonderful job of serving the niche market of X-Men fans. If you fancy yourself an X geek, take a listen and enjoy.

367 - CGS Debates: Stan Lee vs Jack Kirby Jan 31, 2008

They are known in the comics world as perhaps the greatest creative team in history. But who is really responsible for what? We duke it out in this episode.

366 - Comics Now! Magazine Feedback Jan 30, 2008

The first issue has hit the stands and word is coming in from far and wide. We talk to some readers about what they thought and what we can do better.

365 - Book of the Month - Buddha Jan 29, 2008

This month it was time to visit the world of manga again. We did it in style this time and took a look at volume 1 of Osamu Tezuka's Buddha. Join us for some deep discussion and philosphical discourse. (1:15:46)

364 - A Conversation with Rick Remender Jan 28, 2008

Writer Rick Remender joins us to discuss his origin as well as what he's doing today.

363 - Off the Racks Jan 25, 2008

They guys read a bunch of comics. Now they talk about them. Easy enough.

362 - Listener Feedback Jan 24, 2008

We read through some emails, find out what's going on at the forums, and hear a voicemail or two. We also have a special convention announcement.

361 - Special Report: One More Day/Brand New Day Jan 23, 2008

The shake up in the world of Spider-man is causing more uproar on the internet than Tom Cruise. Join us as we discuss the changes with Jim Salicrup, Vaneta Rogers, Tom Brevoort, and many more!

360 - Annihilation Conquest Jan 22, 2008

They guys take an in-depth look at the first half of Marvel's newest cosmic event. To the stars! (55:48)

359 - Comics Now! Magazine Jan 21, 2008

The Geeks discuss the birth of their newest endeavour, Comics Now! Magazine. From its conception to the first issue shipping this week, find out all the details.

358 - Countdown Month 8 Jan 17, 2008

The dissection of DC's weekly comic continues.

357 - Best of 2007 - Part 2 Jan 16, 2008

The second part of our picks for the best of 2007.

356 - Best of 2007 - Part 1 Jan 15, 2008

There were a lot of great comics that appeared in 2007 and we try to pick the best of them. In the first of two parts each geek makes their pick and the listeners get theirs as well.

355 - Sergio Aragones Jan 14, 2008

Today we are joined by arguably the best cartoonist to ever pick up a pencil, Mr. Sergio Aragones. He's been in the business for over 45 years and he has a story or two to tell. So gather 'round the radio boys and girls and listen to one of the legends of comics talk about Groo and so much more.

354 - Youngblood with Joe Casey and Derec Donovan Jan 10, 2008

It's one of the most infamous comics of all time. It's Youngblood and it's back! But this time Rob Liefeld is taking a back seat and letting two very talented guys take the wheel. We speak with writer Joe Casey and artist Derec Donovan about their work on the new Youngblood comic.

353 - Return of the Indie Challenge Jan 09, 2008

This month we look at The Damned: Prodigal Sons with Cullen Bunn, Nixon's Pals with Chris Burnham, and Comic Book Comics with Fred van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey.

352 - Previews Jan 08, 2008

Another month, another Previews. We go over our picks for the month. (1:02:02)

351 - Sinestro Corps War Jan 07, 2008

They guys dig deep into DC's big event. They are joined by Green Lantern expert/mega-fan Adam Umak. No stone is left unturned. (1:26:00)

350 - Questions for the Geeks Jan 02, 2008

As has been our tradition for a while now, we take some questions from the listeners and answer them openly and honestly. We have a lot of laughs and only a few punches are thrown.

349 - Post Christmas Mishmash Dec 31, 2007

In our first recording since the holidays we do some Off the Racks and go through some more cards and gifts.

348 - A conversation with Jason Aaron Dec 28, 2007

Jason Aaron is writing Scalped for Vertigo and he's about to take the reigns of both Wolverine and Ghost Rider for Marvel. Who is he and where did he come from? We'll find out in this episode. (55:20)

347 - Off the Racks Dec 27, 2007

Bryan and Jamie give you the scoop on some of their latest reads. It's a nice laid back, post-Christmas episode.

Special - Night Before Christmas Dec 24, 2007

Murd, our resident Christmas expert, performs a dramatic reading of The Night Before Christmas

346 - Looking ahead to 2008 Dec 21, 2007

We are joined by Charlito from Indie Spinner Rack, Sean and Jim from Raging Bullets, and David from Marvel Noise. They let us know what we should be looking forward to in 2008.

345 - Christmas Gifts and The Long Count Dec 20, 2007

We open a few Christmas gifts from listeners and then we talk to Jason Blair and Leanne Buckley the creators behind the new series The Long Count from ASP.

344 - Top 5 Maxi-Series Dec 19, 2007

The Geeks discuss their favorite maxi-series over the years.

343 - Off the Rack Reviews Dec 18, 2007

Hear what we think about the Templar, AZ webcomic, current issues of the Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul, Fables and more. Also, Pants buys more 52 pages!

342 - Countdown Month 7 Dec 17, 2007

Bruce MacIntosh, writer of the

341 - A Conversation with Mur Lafferty Dec 13, 2007

Mur recorded what was probably the first geek related podcast. Now she's going full steam ahead with a new superhero themed podiobook. We chat it up with Mur about her new novel, her love of comics, and her geekiness in general.

340 - Let's Talk Shop with James Sime Dec 12, 2007

James Sime owns the Isotope comic lounge in San Francisco. He's taking a new approach to comic retailing and we are all ears. Listen in as James gives us his ideas on selling comics in the 21st century.

339 - Steve Niles Dec 11, 2007

He's the biggest name in horror comics to ever hit the scene, but he also has a few other tricks up his sleeve. Join us as we have an awesome conversation with Steve Niles where we talk about everything from the Hollywood lifestyle to his newest book from Boom Studios.

338 - Listener Feedback Dec 10, 2007

Join us as we read through some emails and listen to some voicemails and just shoot the breeze.

337 - Previews Dec 06, 2007

Do we really even need an explanation at this point? (55:36)

336 - World War Hulk 5 Dec 05, 2007

The mini has reached its conclusion. We discuss the good and the bad, what we thought of the ending and where things go from here.

335 - FF 2 - Rise of the Silver Surfer Review Dec 04, 2007

It's a little late, but the geeks finally get around to reviewing the FF movie sequel. It's a knock-down, drag-out fight. Be warned. (1:01:30)

334 - New York Anime Fest, Bryan's Back from Italy, and the mailbox Dec 03, 2007

In this episode we speak with the man in charge of the New York Anime Fest, John McGeary, and we hear about Bryan's trip to Italy. All that plus we go through our mailbox and talk about some very cool new things.

333 - Talking Nightly News with Jonathan Hickman Nov 28, 2007

Image's Nightly News has wrapped up and creator Jonathan Hickman joins us for an in-depth look on the mini. We also learn a little about his upcoming comics Pax Romana and Red Mass for Mars. (1:15:42)

332 - Spotlight on Deaths and Resurrections Nov 27, 2007

The guys look at the endless cycle of dying and rebirth in comics.

331 - A Look at Archaic Nov 25, 2007

James S. Abrams and Brett C. Marting, writer and artist of Archaic, join us to talk about their inspirations, European fables, eye-gouging and more. (50:43)

330 - Off the Rack Reviews Nov 21, 2007

Just a bunch of comic talk on Annihilation Conquest: Star Lord, current issues of GI Joe and Thor, the recent Daredevil Annual, Desperado's the Atheist and New Avengers Illuminati 5.

329 - A Conversation with Jim Salicrup Nov 20, 2007

Jim Salicrup, Editor-in-Chief of Papercutz, joins the Speakers of Geek in a conversation that covers everything from his time at Marvel, his current work, Jim Shooter, being an editor and even the A-Team. Enjoy!

328 - Countdown Month 6 Nov 19, 2007

The Speakers of Geek take a look at Countdown issues 30-26, Search for Ray Palmer: Crime Society, Death of New Gods 1, Countdown to Adventure 3 and more.

327 - Gerard Way Interview Nov 16, 2007

Gerard Way, writer of Dark Horse's super-hot new book Umbrella Academy, joins for a discussion about his new creation. After the interview, Geoff Klock gives further insight into the series so far.

326 - CGS Roasts Brian Nov 15, 2007

It was Pants's birthday recently and far be it for us to ignore it. So in classic CGS style, we give him a good solid roasting.

325 - Top 100 Trades Nov 14, 2007

The results are in. The listeners have responded and we have compiled a list of the top 100 trades. This contest was sponsored by Neptune Comics. Owner, Lisa, joins us as we pick the lucky recipient of all 11 trades of 100 Bullets.

324 - Uncle Sal Nov 13, 2007

Uncle Sal is back from the big comic convention in Lucca, Italy. He fills us in on one of the biggest cons in Europe. Plus life with the kid and a whole lot more.

323 - Halloween Party Wrap-up Nov 12, 2007

It was time once again for Shane's annual Halloween party. The costumes were better than ever, and the food and fun were abundant.

322 - Previews Nov 08, 2007

It's time to look at Previews. So crack open your November Previews for books shipping in January. (1:10:36)

321 - Book of the Month - Kabuki Nov 07, 2007

David Mack joins us to discuss his creation, Kabuki. We discuss and review the first volume, Circle of Blood. (1:33:47)

320 - State of the Industry with Brian Hibbs Nov 06, 2007

Brian Hibbs, owner of the San Francisco comic store, Comix Experience, joins us to discuss his views of the current state of the comic industry. Tune in to learn a few things from a retailer's perspective.

319 - A Whole Lotta Phone Calls Nov 05, 2007

In this episode we check in with some friends we haven't spoken to in a while: Dave Dwonch, Jamal Igle, Geoff Klock, Kevin Mellon, Dave Wachter and Chris Moreno.

318 - Off the Racks Nov 01, 2007

We take a look at some of the recent comics we've read.

317 - A Cornucopia of Comic Clutter Oct 31, 2007

In this episode we go through some mail, give some shout-outs, and generally take care of business.

316 - Wild Pig Sale Recap Oct 30, 2007

We all had a blast at Wild Pig Comics' semi-annual sale this past weekend. We picked up a lot of great comics and enjoyed spending time with all our comic bretheren.

315 - Star Wars vs. Star Trek Oct 29, 2007

This is it! The geek debate of the century. Which sci-fi juggernaut will come out on top?

314 - Countdown Month 5 Oct 25, 2007

The guys discuss the fifth month of issues of DC's Countdown. With special guest Ping33, we take a look at issues 34-31.

313 - Emails and Voicemails Oct 24, 2007

The title says it all.

312 - Spotlight On G.I. Joe Oct 23, 2007

The geeks take a look at the history of G.I. Joe. Everything from the 12 inch figures to the comic book and the birth of the 3 3/4 inch figures. It's an all G.I. Joe discussion episode. (1:16:16)

311 - Off the Rack: Dynamo 5 Oct 22, 2007

Writer Jay Faerber and artist Mahmud Asrar join us to talk about their Image comic Dynamo 5. It's a surprisingly great read that is worthy of your attention. (58:54)

310 - BSing Oct 17, 2007

With no real agenda today we just talk about whatever comes to mind. It's a fun free-form discussion of all kinds of things.

309 - Let's Talk Shop - Wild Pig Comics Oct 16, 2007

Chris and Ryan from Wild Pig Comics II in New Jersey join us to discuss the merits of back issues and creating an in-store excitement to help sell comics.

308 - Manga: The Complete Guide Oct 15, 2007

Manga expert Jason Thompson joins us to talk about his book Manga: The Complete Guide. We discuss the world of manga; what's good and what's not so good. If you are kinda new to manga, you need to check out this episode.

307 - Emails and voicemails Oct 10, 2007

Our listeners really know how to spark some good conversations. The emails and voicemails we receive often contain some really good nuggets. Enjoy

306 - Previews Oct 09, 2007

In this episode we go over the October issue of Previews and pick out all the good stuff. (1:07:18)

305 - Off the Racks Oct 08, 2007

Let's talk some new comics here. It's a whole episode of Off the Racks.

304 - World War Hulk 4 Oct 04, 2007

We take a spoiler-filled look at the fourth installment of the World War Hulk mini-series.

303 - Book of the Month - Strangers in Paradise Oct 02, 2007

Terry Moore joins us to discuss the first volume of the Pocket Books edition of Strangers in Paradise. (1:46:13)

302 - 300 Wrap-up Oct 01, 2007

In this episode we pack the room with all eight geeks to talk about our experiences at Episode 300. We revisit the fun we had and the emotions we experienced. We can't wait for next year.

301 - 300 Voicemails! Sep 26, 2007

While we take a break and gather ourselves after the awesome Episode 300 weekend, here's a bunch of voicemails related to the event.

300 - 300! Sep 24, 2007

The big festivities have come and gone. While it's a sad time for us geeks and those in attendance, the weekend was great fun and recording was filled with much laughter and many tears. So please, enjoying listening. (1:52:18)

299 - Comics That Hit 300 Issues Sep 20, 2007

As we get ready to celebrate 300 episodes, we take a look at some comics that have hit 300 issues. It's a special anniversary episode. (1:53:38)

298 - Conversation with Scott Neely Sep 19, 2007

Jamie and Senor Pantalones talk with Scooby Doo artist Scott Neely.

297 - Comic Talk Sep 18, 2007

Jamie, Shane, and Pants talk about some TV shows and do some Off the Racks. Just a nice casual episode.

Special - Countdown: Month 4 Sep 17, 2007

Countdown coverage continues. It's now one third complete.

296 - Conversation with Jason Martin Sep 14, 2007

Jason Martin, creator, writer, and artist of the comic Super Real joins us for a discussion of his book. We then talk with Drew Rausch, cocreator of Sullengrey about his comic, working for Tokyopop and Garfield! Also some Off the Racks and the usual chit-chat.

295 - Previews Sep 13, 2007

It's Previews time. What's on your list? (1:02:59)

294 - Baltimore 2007 Wrap Up Sep 12, 2007

It's the 2007 Baltimore Comic Con wrap-up show. Plus a nice interview with Mark Waid about Potter's Field from Boom Studios!

Special - Baltimore Comic Con Interviews Sep 11, 2007

The creative teams of Archaia Studio Press' Awakening, Killing Pickman and Starkweather Immortal discuss their projects from the Baltimore Comic Con floor.

293 - Pixelstrips Sep 10, 2007

If we're talking about webcomics we must be talking about Pixelstrips! Kevin Volo and Randy Gentile chat with us about wecomics, comics and more. Also, another Let's Talk Shop segment with Neptune Comics in Waukesha, WI.

292 - Andrew Charipar Sep 07, 2007

One of our favorite artists, Andrew Charipar, joins us to talk about his projects and his plans for Episode 300. If you aren't already on his free sketch list, then you had better sign up now!

291 - Cousin Buzz Sep 06, 2007

Cousin Buzz. Need I say more? Also, our first official Iron the Pants TV Trivia segment.

Book of the Month Encore - Cerebus - Jaka's Story Sep 05, 2007

We are back to continue our in-depth coverage of the Cerebus saga. Joining us again is Cerebus creator Dave Sim. Also with us this episode is keeper of the website Cerebus Fan Girl, Margaret. (1:56:35)

CGS Presents - Geek Syndicate Sep 04, 2007

The boys in the UK put out a great podcast, and we think you should listen. So check out this excellent episode of Geek Syndicate.

290 - Binding Comics Sep 03, 2007

Let's talk about binding comics. Library Binding owner Jim Jasek joins us for a discussion on binding comics. Also in this episode is a call me segment with Bill

Book of the Month - Dark Phoenix Saga Aug 30, 2007

It's a classic X-Men story, and surprisingly, many people have not read it. Well now's your chance. Listen in as we discuss the story with series editor Jim Salicrup. (1:54:26)

289 - Danielle Corsetto Aug 29, 2007

We keep building the excitement for Episode 300! In this episode we talk to our favorite web comic creator Danielle Corsetto. She's rockin' and rollin' on Girls With Slingshots and she's always fun to talk to. Also some Off the Racks. (1:14:26)

288 - Ryan Stegman & Chris DiBari Aug 28, 2007

Artists Ryan Stegman and Chris DiBari talk to us about their comics, Episode 300, and bee stings. Then we read some emails and chat about our comic rooms. (1:11:58)

Special - Flash Gordon Movie Commentary Aug 27, 2007

It's a classic sci-fi treat. Sure it's got some cheese, but it's a whole lot more as well. Join us as we watch one of our favorites. (1:55:30)

287 - Ka-Blam Aug 24, 2007

In this episode we have a chat with Barry Gregory, comic writer and colorist. Barry is now running the print-on-demand service Ka-Blam. We also read some emails and listen to some voicemails. (1:35:51)

284 - Listener Feedback Aug 23, 2007

Off the Racks, emails, voicemails, and a Call Me with listener Phoney Bone. Let's all remember the simpler times.

286 - Bushi Tales Aug 22, 2007

Our friends from Bushi Tales joined us for a little conversation. Find out about their book and their plans for Episode 300. And some other typical show stuff thrown in for good measure.

285 - Team-Up Books Aug 21, 2007

Team up books. Many of you love them, and some of you have never experienced their joys. So listen in and hear all about the fun that are team up books. (1:43:39)

Special - World War Hulk 3 Aug 15, 2007

The story continues and so does our coverage. (55:06)

283 - Awesome Anthology Aug 13, 2007

It's Awesome baby! The Awesome Anthology that is. We talk to Charlito and Mr. Phil from the Indie Spinner Rack Podcast about their soon-to-be-published Awesome Anthology. We also hear updates from the Chicago con from Pants. And another Episode 300 guest update from Jamie Hatton of In His Likeness.

282 - Previews Aug 09, 2007

It's Previews time baby! Horrorwood artist Brent Schoonover joins us to let us in on how to get a free sketch with the purchase of the Horrorwood trade. We also start a new segment where we check in with a comic shop and find out what sells for them. In this episode we talk to Matt Gagnon from Meltdown Comics in LA. (1:49:06)

281 - Conversation with Freddie Williams II Aug 08, 2007

Freddie Williams II joins us to talk about what's going on in the world of Robin and DC Comics as well as his plans for Episode 300. Also checking in with us are Matt Richardson and Rob Harrison from Indigo Ink Print.

280 - Storytime with Uncle Sal Aug 07, 2007

He's no longer an uncle, he's now a dad! We welcome back to the show Atomika creator Sal Abbinanti just days after the birth of his son. He brings tales of delivery and diapers from hell. Why aren't you listening already?

279 - Off the Racks Aug 06, 2007

The geeks take a look at some newly released comics: G.I. Joe #25, Sinestro Corp Special, and X-Men Endangered Special. Plus a Call Me segment with Just Bill.

Special - CGS Presents - Poptopia Aug 02, 2007

The Poptopia Podcast is your source for movie and tv news and all things Pop Culture. In this exclusive CGS episode, host Paul French talks about news from San Diego Comic-Con, Box Office tidbits and more. Enjoy!

Special - Countdown - Month 3 Aug 01, 2007

The Countdown just keeps counting down and we are here to count with you.

Book of the Month Club - The Golden Age Jul 31, 2007

Before Starman, before JSA, there was the Golden Age. Join us as we talk about the book that launched the rebirth of DC's classic heroes. Get out your favorite Benny Goodman record and take a trip to the real golden age. (1:34:36)

278 - Off the Racks Jul 30, 2007

There are so many artists coming to Episode 300, and we want to talk to them all. Joining us on this episode are Harold Jennett and Jun Bob Kim. We also have some Off the Racks and San Diego updates from Pants.

Special - World War Hulk 2 Jul 27, 2007

The discussion continues. This time we are joined by writer Greg Pak. How much more damage can the Hulk do? (1:03:06)

277 - Comic Talk Jul 25, 2007

Because you love them, here's another episode of us talking comics and other geeky stuff. We also check in with Erica Hesse about Episode 300 and other stuff happening in her life.

Footnotes - The Titans 23-25 Jul 24, 2007

Donna Troy takes centerstage with the help of Phil Jimenez's wonderful Wonder Girl montage cover for the Titans 23-25. Learn about her origins and various indentities all the way up to her current role in the DC Universe.

276 - Top 5 Final Issues Jul 23, 2007

Even the best comics come to an end evenually. So we present our Top Five Favorite Final Issues! Also, Off the Rack reviews on Enigmas (Digital Webbing Presents), Green Hornet (Now) and Paradigm Shift (DynaManga).

Special - Countdown - Month 2 Jul 19, 2007

DC's second weekly series continues! The Geeks go through issues 47 - 44 offering up our observations, speculations and criticisms.

275 - Voice Mail Jul 18, 2007

It's an all-listener Voice Mail episode. We listen and comment on your messages kicking us off into tangents on the Spider-Man books, Fun Home by Bechdel, movie trilogies and more!

CGS Presents - Quiet! Panelologists at Work! Jul 17, 2007

Q!PAW is one-third of the UK Comic Book Podcast Group and hosts Matt and Jon have created a fantastic and funny podcast. Spotlighting some of their favorite moments, their recent clip show is a great way to get to know the hosts, their taste in comics, their humor and more. So quietly sit back and get to know how these panelologists work!

274 - Previews Jul 16, 2007

It's an all Previews episode! Listen to hear which comics we'll be buying in September. Also, Off the Rack reviews of Invincible, Aquaman, Archaic and more. (1:38:27)

273 - War of the Independents Jul 12, 2007

The man behind

Special - Transformers Movie Review Jul 11, 2007

Some of us have been waiting for this film for a long time. Well, it's finally here and we all went to see it together. What a good night that was. Joining us to discuss the movie is Tom Martinek, Sequence Supervisor for ILM. (1:24:12)

Special - World War Hulk 1 Jul 10, 2007

Hulk smash baby! The Hulk is back and man is he ticked off. In the first issue of this five issue mini the action kicks into full gear. We examine the beginning of this story line and how it affects the Marvel Universe. (52:28)

272 - Spotlight on Buffy the Vampire Slayer Jul 09, 2007

If you never watched Buffy, you should be ashamed of yourself. One of geekdom's finest TV accomplishments, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a favorite among the geeks. We discuss the TV show, the comics, and whatever else we can think of in this episode. (1:40:54)

CGS Presents - Indie Spinner Rack - Steve Bissette Jul 06, 2007

We aren't the only ones who make great podcasts. The boys over at Indie Spinner Rack could teach us a thing or two. Recently they recorded an interview with Steve Bissette that is just too good for you to miss. So open up your horizons and check out this awesome podcast.

Special - Heroes Con Interviews Part 2 Jul 05, 2007

Our second wave of interviews from the Heroes Con convention floor. Peter was really busy, so sit back and enjoy this string of conversations.

271 - Jetta Jul 04, 2007

Lots of emails and announcements, as well as a fun conversation with Janet and Martheus Wade and Kevin Williams, the crew from Jetta. Don't miss it.

Book of the Month Encore - Walking Dead Jul 02, 2007

Much to our surprise we all loved the Walking Dead when we did it way back when. So we decided to keep reading and talk about it some more. This episode covers trades 2-5. (1:25:03)

Book of the Month - Akira Jun 28, 2007

This month we take a look at one of manga's greatest stories. Akira volume 1 might just be touching the surface of the massive story, but it was enough to pull us in. Katsuhiro Otomo's seminal work deserves the attention that it gets. (1:20:10)

270 - Comic Talk Jun 27, 2007

Off the racks, and talking comics. Let's keep it simple.

269 - Choose Your Own Adventure Jun 26, 2007

You read them as a kid and they captured your imagination. Now they are back for the next generation. They are Choose Your Own Adventure books. In this episode we talk to series creator and author R.A. Montgomery. Turn to page 37 if you dare continue! (1:15:58)

268 - MOCCA Arts Fest Wrap Up Jun 25, 2007

Some of us just can't get enough of cons. Jamie, Peter, Bryan and Tasha hit the MOCCA Arts Fest this weekend in NYC. It's a great show that you really have to check out. Hear our tales from the con and the adventure in Chinatown afterwards.

Special - Heroes Con Interviews 1 Jun 22, 2007

Part one of the Heroes Con interviews. Peter talked to just about everyone at the con, so look out!

267 - Comic Talk Jun 21, 2007

E-mails, voicemails, and rants. Oh my! Just a regular old episode with us talking comics.

266 - Heroes Con & Wizard World Philly Jun 20, 2007

Two cons, one weekend. We divided and conquered this past weekend. It's a tale of two cities; Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA. Get two con wrap-ups in one!

265 - Previews Jun 14, 2007

It's a huge month for Previews. How can we possibly stay within our budgets? And the Mayo Report has some great numbers as well. Don't miss it. (2:02:24)

264 - Listener Feedback Jun 13, 2007

In this episode we read some emails, listen to some voicemails, and check in with Rich Vincent to discuss some exciting news from the world of DrawerBoxes.

Special - Countdown - Month 1 Jun 12, 2007

52 is over and the Countdown has begun. Join us for our monthly discussion of DC's latest weekly comic. Listener Rainbow Cloak jumped on the episode to help us sort out the details. It's four issues of quality DC goodness. (1:19:00)

263 - Conversation with Terry Moore Jun 11, 2007

After 13 years Strangers in Paradise is coming to an end. We checked in with creator Terry Moore to talk about his book and the end of an era. (1:30:22)

262 - Heroes Jun 07, 2007

Heroes might have been the best show on TV this last season. If you missed it, be sure to get the DVDs. It was so good we just had to talk about it. This episode is spoilerific, so don't listen if you haven't seen it yet. (1:32:35)

261 - Off the Rack: 13 Steps Jun 06, 2007

Desperado has a new book on the way. It's called

Special - Conventions 2007 Jun 05, 2007

In a solo episode, Peter talks with the organizers from a few upcoming conventions. Hear all about what's happening with the Superman Celebration, Heroes Con, and the Mocca Arts Festival. Three awesome shows that you dare not miss!

260 - Top 5 Writers and Artists Jun 04, 2007

Top 5 time bitches! It's been more than two years since we took a look at our top 5 writers and artists, so we're doing it again. This time we stick to people currently working on books, so the lists are very different. And Chuck Satterlee joins us again in the studio!

259 - Spotlight on Image Comics Jun 01, 2007

Love the comics or not, the formation of Image Comics was a very important event in comics history. In this episode we check in with George Khoury, author of the book Image Comics: the Road to Independence from TwoMorrows Publishing, to help us spotlight the ups and downs of Image Comics.

Book of the Month - Blankets May 31, 2007

Everybody has fallen in love in their life, but not everyone has written and illustrated 580 pages about it. Join us for a look at Craig Thompson's award-winning Blankets. (1:36:58)

258 - Blinky Productions Fan Films May 30, 2007

Everyone loves a good fan film now and again. In this episode we talk to Chris Notarile of Blinky Productions about his work on fan films. We also have a discussion about what happens to our comics after we die.

257 - Off the Rack: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 May 28, 2007

It was the indie sensation of 2006. If you didn't read Mouse Guard, shame on you. In this episode we take a look at the new hard cover release and discuss the work with creator David Petersen.

256 - Off the Rack: Casanova 1-7 May 24, 2007

Matt Fraction and Geoff Klock join us for a discussion of Casanova. Are you ready for the awesomeness? (2:04:18)

255 - Listener Feedback May 23, 2007

Some emails, some voicemails, and some Off the Racks. All that plus Shane gets an early birthday present.

Special - Planet Hulk May 22, 2007

For the last year the Hulk has been having adventures in space. No, this isn't cheesy 50s Sci-Fi, this is Planet Hulk. The geeks take a good look at purple pants' big adventure and let you know what they think. (1:00:53)

254 - Talking Kickback with David Lloyd May 21, 2007

The geeks had the chance to speak with artist David Lloyd about his orginal graphic novel Kickback published by Dark Horse. If you haven't heard about it, you're not the only one. Listen in and then add it to your next comic order. (1:12:36)

253 - Storytime with Uncle Sal May 16, 2007

Uncle Sal is back and funnier than ever. Do I really need to say anymore?

Special - 52 Month 12 May 15, 2007

The end has finally come. It's been a full year of weekly goodness from DC, so there is a lot to talk about. The ending certainly caused some serious debate with the geeks, so don't miss out.

252 - Listener Feedback May 14, 2007

The guys read some email, do some

251 - Previews May 10, 2007

Previews and Mayo Report. Booyah! (1:53:23)

250 - Listener Questions May 09, 2007

We've hit another milestone episode. So just like in episode 150 we will be answering questions sent in by the listeners. Laughs are guaranteed.

Special - Spider-man 3 Movie Review May 07, 2007

The geeks made their pilgrimage to the nearest Imax theatre for a chance to enjoy the new Spidy flick. The opinions were varied, but they all had a good time. Listen in for the debate. (59:40)

Special - Pittsburgh Interviews May 03, 2007

Peter was a busy geek in Pittsburgh. He conducted a whole slew of interviews with a bunch of indy creators. There's gold in there baby!

249 - Conversation with Ale Garza May 02, 2007

We start the episode off with a discussion of the potential for Marvel Universe history in the vein of 1602. What are your thoughts? And then we are joined by comic artist Ale Garza for a look at his career and his new role as artist on Supergirl.

248 - Pittsburgh Wrap Up May 01, 2007

The 2007 Pittsburgh Comic Con has come and gone and we have some stories to tell. If you have never attended, you need to make it a priority for next year. You won't be disappointed.

Book of the Month - 1602 Apr 30, 2007

This month we examine Neil Gaimen's first work for Marvel. Travel back in time to an earlier age of Marvels. This is much to enjoy about this eight issue series. Find out what you are missing. (1:22:34)

247 - Conversation with Jim Lee Apr 27, 2007

Jim Lee. Nuff said.

246 - Super Villains Apr 26, 2007

Everybody loves a good super villain. In this episode we speak to the editors of

245 - Top 5 Spider-man Stories Apr 25, 2007

It's time for another top 5. In this episode, with the help of Chris from the Amazing Spider Cast, we pick our top 5 Spider-man stories. Later in the episode we take a look at the Eisner nominations.

244 - Conversation with Chris Moreno Apr 23, 2007

Over the last couple weeks we have become quite friendly with artist Chris Moreno. In this episode we talked to Chris about everything from the comics he's drawing to motor-mouthed Micro Machine commercials. We think you'll enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

243 - UK Comic Podcast Spotlight Apr 19, 2007

In this episode we cross the pond to pay our tribute to the Queen. UK Comics Podcasts Network Spotlight: Quiet! Panelologists at Work, Birds of Geek and Geek Syndicate.

Special - 52 Month 11 Apr 18, 2007

Things are almost wrapped up in 52, but many mysteries remain. Loyal listener Chris (Asgardian) joins us for our monthly discussion of DC's weekly goodness.

Book of the Month Encore - Cerebus Church & State Apr 17, 2007

The geeks are back with more Cerebus. We decided to march forward and continue the amazing journey that is Cerebus. Joining us for this episode is Cerebus super-fan Lenny, and the man behind the series, Dave Sim himself. (2:02:46)

242 - Writer Robin Furth Talks About Dark Tower Apr 16, 2007

Robin Furth, plotter, consultant and foremost authority on everything Dark Tower, joins Peter for a nice one-on-one conversation. Also on this episode is Christopher Jackson, organizer for the upcoming Planet Comic Con in Kansas City.

241 - Previews Apr 12, 2007

April Previews and the Mayo Report. Need I say more? (1:58:24)

240 - Conversation with Paolo Rivera Apr 11, 2007

Up-and-coming painter Paolo Rivera is a hell of a nice guy and a super-talented artist. In this episode we talk with him and learn about his inspirations and his burning desire to dance the night away. That, plus all the usual shenanigans will make the minutes just fly by.

239 - Cousin Buzz Apr 09, 2007

Cousin Buzz is back! This time we have him all to ourselves. We discuss everthing from Buddhism to elder gentlemen artists. It's a great conversation with a great artist. Don't miss it.

Special - Publisher Spotlight: Ape Entertainment Apr 05, 2007

It's an all Ape episode. Ook ook baby!

Special - Indie Challenge March Apr 04, 2007

In this episode we talked with the creators of Death & the Man Who Would Not Die, Johnny Hiro, White Picket Fences and Black Diamond.

Special - Mayo Report - Trades - Feb 2007 Apr 03, 2007

John Mayo and Chris Marshall go over the numbers of the trades for February.

238 - Wild Pig Sale Wrap Up Apr 02, 2007

The Wild Pig sale is over and the geeks got loads of stuff. Hear their tales of savings and other geeky fun in this episode.

237 - Discussing Continuity Mar 29, 2007

The Continuity discussion continues. It's a meaty topic and we don't want to disappoint.

Book of the Month - Best of the Spirit Mar 28, 2007

Will Eisner is one of the most important men in comics. In this episode we take a look at a collection of stories of his flagship creation, The Spirit. We are joined by Will's friend and business partner Denis Kitchen. Denis lends up his expertise and helps us understand why Will is so important.

236 - Off the Rack: Agents of Atlas 1-6 Mar 26, 2007

Mark your calendars! In this episode we announce Episode 300. We also analyze the recent Marvel mini series Agents of Atlas. And for the second half of the episode we give you the first half of a discussion on what continuity means to you.

235 - Let's Talk Shop: Wild Pig Comics Mar 22, 2007

It's time again for the 24 hour Wild Pig sale. We check in with the boys at the store to find out what deals can be found. They stick around to discuss Priest's run on Black Panther and then we go through some other great 50 cent bin finds.

Special - 300 Movie Review Mar 21, 2007

The second comic book movie of the season is here. Frank Miller's powerful 5 issue mini series makes its big screen debut. Listen as the geeks examine this epic film.

234 - Conversation with Simone Bianchi Mar 19, 2007

Every once-in-a-while a new artist comes along that just totally blows you away. One such artist is Simone Bianchi. We called over to Lucca, Italy just to speak with Simone. And also making an appearance is Sal Abbinanti, one of Simone's best friends.

233 - NYCC 07 with Greg Topalian Mar 15, 2007

In this episode we check in with Greg Topalian, organizer of the New York Comic Con, to find out how this year's show went. We also talk to writer Jay Faerber. He's got a new Image book out that you should be reading.

232 - Conversation with Matt Fraction Mar 14, 2007

If you aren't reading Iron Fist or Casanova then you are a very silly person. In this episode we get the low down from writer Matt Fraction. He talks to us about his comics and his love of pop culture. You don't want to miss it.

Special - 52 Month 10 Mar 12, 2007

The month of big reveals! These four issues were jam packed full of secret-revealing goodness. Forum regular Ping33 joins us from the UK to help us dissect these issue and look at every detail.

231 - Previews Mar 08, 2007

It Previews time baby! We go through page by page to let you know what to buy. Of course John Mayo came on with the Mayo Report and he was joined by comics retailer Brian Hibbs. (1:46:00)

230 - Spotlight on Roy Thomas Mar 07, 2007

It's hard to believe, but today marks our two year anniversary. In order to celebrate we decided to take a look at one of the most important players in comics history, Roy Thomas. In this spotlight episode we look at his long and illustrious career and we also had the pleasure of speaking with him as well. (1:58:40)

Special - Civil War 7 Mar 02, 2007

Marvel's biggest event of 2006 is finally over. Civil War color artist Morry Hollowell joins us to discuss the outcome and where the story will take the Marvel Universe in the coming years.

Book of the Month Club - Monster vol.1 & 2 Mar 01, 2007

Every four months we discover another gem in the world of Manga. This month we read Naoki Urasawa's Monster. Stephanie Mangold joins us to discuss this amazing book.

229 - NYCC 07 Wrap Up Feb 28, 2007

The New York Con has come and gone a second time. Hear all about it in our wrap-up episode.

228 - Comic Talk Feb 26, 2007

Some episodes are best when we just talk comics, or in this case comics and Star Wars. Seven geeks pack the house and we all indulge our inner geekdom and talk up a storm.

Special - Annihilation 4-6 Feb 22, 2007

The Annihilation Wave has ended! In this episode we take a detailed look at the final three issues of the Annihilation mini-series. Editor Andy Schmidt joins for a look back at the re-birth of Marvel's cosmic universe.

227 - Off the Rack: All Star Superman 1-6 Feb 21, 2007

The always unforgetable Geoff Klock joins us as we take a detailed look at the first 6 issues of All Star Superman. Plus Mario gets on the phone to discuss the season finale of Beauty and the Geek.

Special - Ghost Rider Movie Review Feb 20, 2007

The first comic movie of 2007 is here. The geeks discuss the good, the bad, and the boobs. Check it out.

Special - 52 Month 9 Feb 19, 2007

Things are really starting to heat up in 52. Join us for a detailed look at month number 9 and all the action therein. Joining us is Silver Bullet Comics columnist Andrew Dowdell.

Special - CCL & Mayo Report #5 Feb 16, 2007

Join Chris and John once again as they take a look at the numbers for trades and other collected editions.

Special - Publisher Spotlight 1 Feb 15, 2007

We checked in with a slew of indy publishers in order to get their plans for 2007 and beyond.

226 - Beauty and the Geek Feb 14, 2007

Chuck Satterlee joins us again, this time for a discussion with Mario and Nadia from Beauty and the Geek. Plus we do the Mayo Report and Previews. (1:57:36)

225 - Comic Talk Feb 12, 2007

Chuck Satterlee, Freddie Williams II and Andrew Foley join us for some general comic discussion. Plus Jamie makes some phone calls.

224 - Best of 2006 Part 3 Feb 08, 2007

We have finally tallied the votes for the best of 2006. In this episode the winners are revealed. Let the drumroll begin.

223 - Off the Rack: Wasteland 1-6 Feb 07, 2007

We've been talking about it for months, now we are going to give it its due. It's time for Wasteland. Writer Antony Johnston joins us to discuss the first 6 issues of his amazing new series from Oni Press. Get your sun screen ready.

222 - Storytime with Uncle Sal Feb 05, 2007

For the first time in 2007 we bring you Uncle Sal. Need I say more?

221 - NYCC with Greg Topalian Feb 01, 2007

The New York Comic Con will be here before you know it. To help us get ready we spoke with Greg Topalian, the man in charge of the whole kit and kaboodle. We also check in with our favorite Frag Doll, Seppuku. All in a day's work at CGS.

220 - Hellboy Animated with Tad Stones Jan 31, 2007

In this episode we announce a new contest, talk to animation director Tad Stones about the newest Hellboy feature, and check in with Mario for another week of Beauty and the Geek.

Book of the Month - Maze Agency Jan 29, 2007

Joining us for our discussion of this late 80s classic is Derek Coward from the Comic Book Noise podcast. Also participating in the episode will be original series editor Michael Eury.

219 - Beauty and the Geek Jan 25, 2007

Mario's back for more Beauty and the Geek discussion. The guys talk about their roleplaying adventures in the land of GURPS, plus Jamal Igle, artist on Nightwing, checks in to give us the latest.

218 - Fiendish Fables Jan 24, 2007

Writer John Schlim Jr. and David Wachter discuss Fiendish Fables, a horror anthology from Brain Scan Studios. Also, Donnie Darko Writer/Director Richard Kelly and artist Brett Weldele talk about their Southland Tales movie prequel trilogy of graphic novels from Graphitti. The Speakers of Geek also riff on the recent

Special - Civil War - 6 Jan 22, 2007

The event is almost over. This issue leads up to the big finale. The action was hot and so were the emotions in our discussion. Join us.

Special - 52 Month 8 Jan 18, 2007

4 more issues means more discussion. We talk a look at 52 issues #31-34 with the help of listener David D. The mysteries just keep coming.

217 - Beauty and the Geek Jan 17, 2007

More Mario! Another week has passed on Beauty and the Geek and so Mario joins us for another round of discussion. We also take a look at Batman/Spirit, Immortal Iron Fist #1, JSA #1, and New Avengers: Illuminati #1.

216 - Best of 2006 Part 2 Jan 15, 2007

The second half of the best of 2006. It's now in the hands of the listeners.

Special - CCL & Mayo Report #4 Jan 12, 2007

Join Chris and John once again as they take a look at the numbers for trades and other collected editions.

215 - Best of 2006 Jan 11, 2007

The best of 2006! Nuff said.

214 - Beauty and the Geek Jan 10, 2007

Even geeks can make it on TV. In this episode we spoke with long-time listener Mario about his appearence to the CW's

213 - Previews Jan 08, 2007

First we check in with the man behind comicspace.com, Josh Roberts. Then it's on to Previews and the Mayo Report. Could you ask for anything more? (1:39:42)

212 - Off the Rack: Moon Knight 1-6 Jan 02, 2007

In this episode we bring you another current review. We bring Kevin in to join our discussion about the first 6 issues of the new Moon Knight series. And then we have more regular comicy goodness.

Book of the Month - Marvels Dec 29, 2006

This month our selection almost needs no words. Amidst the Image craze of the early 90s there rose something great. Marvels. Alex Ross's first major work and the comics world was changed forever.

211 - Looking ahead to 2007 Dec 27, 2006

Top 5 things we are looking forward to in 2007. In this episode we are joined by Sean Whelan from Raging Bullets, Mr. Phil from Indie Spinner Rack and Vince B and David Price from Bullpen Bulletins to get their picks for the top 5 DC, Indie, and Marvel books to look for in 2007.

210 - Comic Talk Dec 21, 2006

The geeks go over some Christmas cards and gifts and then do the usual comic discussions.

Special - CCL & Mayo Report #3 Dec 20, 2006

Join Chris and John once again as they take a look at the numbers for trades and other collected editions.

209 - Trivia: Geeks vs. Murd Dec 18, 2006

Trivia time! In a universe shattering battle of the minds, the collective geeks take on the supreme knowledge of the Murd. It's one man against the world. Is he up to the challenge?

208 - Top 5 Magical Characters Dec 14, 2006

The geeks open some Christmas gifts from the listeners and they give their top five magical characters. Also a brief interview with Texas Chainsaw Massacre artist Wesley Craig.

Special - 52 Month 7 Dec 11, 2006

Mega-fan David D joins us for our monthly analysis of 52. We dig deep so you don't have to.

207 - Previews Dec 07, 2006

Previews. Mayo Report. Nuff said.

Special - Civil War 5 Dec 06, 2006

Event editor Tom Brevoort joins us for our discussion of the fifth part of Civil War. Also adding to the mix is loyal listener David D. Lots of discussion about the good and the bad keeps this episode moving right along.

206 - Comic Talk Dec 04, 2006

What do you want to hear you say? Comics talk? You got it! In a new segment we take a look at the first five issues of Checkmate. We also discuss Jimmie Robinson's recent letter to the comics world and give our opinions.

205 - Best Books of the Year Nov 30, 2006

What were the best books of the year? Wizard released their list, and we begin thinking about ours. Also some Off the Racks and more Black Friday stories.

Book of the Month - Manhunter Nov 29, 2006

It came out of nowhere in the early 70s, and it made a lasting impression on many people. Loyal listener Stewart MacWilliam (a.k.a. Wet Rats) joins us to discuss the series that made him a comic collector, Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson. Also stopping in to give his thoughts on the series is the penciller himself, the great Walter Simonson.

204 - Christmas Buyer's Guide Nov 27, 2006

It's Christmas shopping season baby, and every geek wants lots of geeky stuff under their tree. So hand this episode off to your non-geek gift buyers, and we'll help them get you the best gifts possible.

203 - Spotlight on Legion of Superheroes Nov 22, 2006

Can you name all of the Legion worlds in alphabetical order? Neither can we, but we brought a second Peter into the room to help us with our Legion of Superheroes Spotlight episode. Be prepared for loads of Legion lore as two Peters are always better than one.

202 - Conversation with Freddie Williams II Nov 20, 2006

Special in-studio guest on today's episode. Artist Freddie Williams II joins us along with fan-favorite Chuck Satterlee. No interviews, just comic talk with the guys.

201 - 200 Wrap-up Nov 16, 2006

As we begin our bold march towards episode 300, we take a moment to reflect on the events surrounding episode 200. Beware the Rios puppet!

Special - Annihilation 1-3 Nov 15, 2006

The first half of Marvel's big cosmic event is over and done with. The guys examine the first three issues and talk about what's happened and where it's going.

200 - 200! Nov 13, 2006

It's finally here, the big 200! If you couldn't make it down for the big celebration, hopefully listening in will help you feel like you were a part of things.

Special - CCL & Mayo Report #2 Nov 10, 2006

Another month, more trade numbers. Chris and John, take it away!

199 - Previews Nov 09, 2006

It's Previews time again, and of course that means it's also time for a look at the numbers with the Mayo Report. And we know it's your favorite episode, so we made a doozy, clocking it at almost two hours.

Special - 52 Month 6 Nov 08, 2006

52 is half over. Find out what's going on. Lots of discussion. Nuff said.

198 - TV Talk Nov 06, 2006

The next con coming down the pike is Mid Ohio Con. We check in with Roger Price, the organizer for the event. Then we launch into some good discussions, including some more talk about waiting for the trade, and a whole bunch of tv talk. Just what are the geeks watching?

Book of the Month - Lone Wolf & Cub Nov 02, 2006

There's always something that was first. Find out how Lone Wolf & Cub, Japan's premiere comic, layed the foundation for so much American comic goodness. Join us as we explore the first two volumes of this ground-breaking series.

197 - Ape Comics and Hellboy Animated Oct 31, 2006

Ape Entertainment just keeps putting out great books. Greg Waller is the man responsible for Magnitude, Ape's new superhero offering. He checks in and gives us the scoop. We also talk to animation master Tad Stones again and review the new Hellboy animated film.

196 - Conversation with Uncle Sal Oct 30, 2006

It's been a while since we checked in with Uncle Sal so we decided to call him up. Let the good times roll! We also spoke with Randy Gentile about his new webcomic Randall.

195 - TwoMorrows Publishing Oct 26, 2006

The world of fandom is so much better today than it ever has been before. TwoMorrows publishing is largely responsible for that. We spoke with John Morrow and Chris Irving from TwoMorrows. They gave us the scoop on many of the upcoming TwoMorrows products. Also, we have possibly the best Stump the Rios ever!

194 - Conversation with Drew Geraci Oct 25, 2006

Inkers don't get any love. Well, we are doing our best to disprove that theory. On today's show we welcome inker Drew Geraci. He's currently working on DC's 52 and he's quite happy. Plus he has a few convention stories to share as well.

193 - Spotlight on the Hulk Oct 23, 2006

The Hulk isn't as one-dimensional as you might think. In this episode we do a spotlight on Marvel's Incredible Hulk. From his dim-witted beginnings to his multiple personalities, we discuss it all.

192 - Black Coat Oct 19, 2006

We check in with the creative team on Black Coat, and then it's on to animation. We take a look at the upcoming Hellboy animated feature and then discuss our favorite animated movies.

191 - Dialing Up Chuck Oct 18, 2006

Chuck's back in the studio for more crazy fun. We bring back the Dialing up Chuck segment as we cold call some of Chuck's contacts in the industry. Look out for more crazy convention stories.

190 - TV Talk Oct 16, 2006

Not only do we read comics, but we also watch TV. Chuck Satterlee joins us in the studio for some TV talk. We take a look at a few of our favorite current shows and tell you what you should be watching.

Special - CCL - Mayo Report Oct 13, 2006

No one knows the business of trade paperbacks quite like Chris Marshall, host of the Collected Comics Library. This month we handed off the trade portion of the Mayo Report to Chris. Chris and John will get into all the nitty gritty details. Enjoy.

189 - Brian Hibbs Oct 12, 2006

Is the direct market healthy or ailing? Is the comics business growing or shrinking? Renowned retailer Brian Hibbs joins us for a discussion about the status of the direct market and a look at the overall industry.

188 - Previews Oct 11, 2006

It's Previews time again. We go over the catalogue with a fine tooth comb and pick out all the good stuff. And along with Previews always comes a Mayo Report! Another look at the all important numbers. (1:43:51)

Special - 52 Month 5 Oct 10, 2006

Unlock the mysteries of 52! Once again we disect the last four issues and try to figure out what the heck is going on. Join us as we discuss 52, weeks 18-21.

187 - Conversation with Rob Schwager Oct 09, 2006

Color artist and long-time listener, Rob Schwager, joins us for the whole episode. First we check in with Rob about his career, and then we talk comics. A full house of geeks answer 10 questions posed by the forum. What shocking answers will come forth? You have to listen to find out. (2:03:48)

Special - Spider-Man the Movie Commentary Oct 06, 2006

The crew sat down and watched the first Spiderman movie and recorded a commentary track. So sit down, cue up the film and get ready to hear their take on it.

186 - Comic Talk Oct 04, 2006

She's finally here, Clara Lillian Deemer. Bryan gives the scoop on his new baby girl, plus lots of comic talk, including some Off the Racks.

185 - Conversation with Mark Bagley Oct 02, 2006

Marvel's surprise hit series has just hit 100 issues, and Ultimate Spider-man isn't stopping there. We interview Mark Bagley, artist on the series, to talk about his and Bendis's historic run on the series.

Book of the Month - Understanding Comics Sep 28, 2006

Just because you've been reading comics your whole life doesn't necessarily mean you really know how they work or why they work. Well Scott McCloud is here to help you. We delve into the behind the scenes wonders of comics and all of their artistic merits. Prepare to finally learn what comics are all about.

184 - Top 5 Favorite Storylines Sep 27, 2006

You know us well enough now to know our favorite characters and series. In this episode we each take a look at our 5 favorite storylines in our favorite series. Lots of good discussion here.

183 - Indy Challenge Sep 26, 2006

It's Indy Challenge time baby! In this episode we talk to Ron Marz, who is doing Russian Sunset and also Jonathan Hickman, the creator of Image's Nightly News. And even though he's not part of this month's challenge, we talk to Top Shelf's very own Robert Venditti about the trade release of his series The Surrogates.

Special - Civil War 4 Sep 25, 2006

Civil War just keeps getting better and better. Color artist Morry Hollowell joins us again, as well as letterer Chris Eliopoulos and they give us some very important insight into the story. They also point out some very interesting clues that we would have missed.

CGS Presents - Indie Spinner Rack - Dave Sim Sep 22, 2006

Indie Spinner Rack is one of the best podcasts out there and they deserve to be heard damnit! They recently interviewed Cerebus creator Dave Sim. We thought it was a fantastic interview and you should hear it. So listen up!

Special - Blade TV Special Sep 21, 2006

Not only does he draw a mean Scooby Doo, but Scott Neely does interviews too! Scott got a chance to talk to three of the stars of Spike TV's Blade series. We are happy to release these interviews for him.

182 - Conversation with Mike Perkins Sep 20, 2006

He draws, he inks, he lures you in with Mars bars?! He's Mike Perkins, current artist on Union Jack and Captain America. Also on the show is Kevin Levy, Director of Program Planning and Scheduling for the new CW. Kevin fills us in on Smallville and the behind-the-scenes world of network television. (1:55:01)

181 - Listener Questions Sep 18, 2006

We still have unanswered questions from episode 150, so today we answer a few of those. A double shot of Stump the Rios; will anyone ever win those trades? And a conversation with Raging Bullets podcast host, Sean Whelan as his show hits Episode 25. (1:18:21)

180 - Comic Talk Sep 15, 2006

Comic talk time! We give our thoughts on current comic news and upcoming releases, try to Stump the Rios, initiate a new fan art challenge, list Important Comic Dates for September and just hang out. (1:18:25)

179 - Chuck Dixon and Derec Donovan Sep 14, 2006

The post-crisis DC universe is paying more attention to the little guys. This includes Conner Hawke. In this episode we speak with the creative team on Conner's new limited series (Conner Hawke: Dragon's Blood), Chuck Dixon and Derec Donovan. Later in the show we check in with Devil's Due president Josh Blaylock. He gives us the scoop on his company's 5 year anniversary, what's coming down the pike, and a quick lesson on the various G.I. Joe series we've seen over the years and how they fit into continuity.

178 - Baltimore Con 2006 Sep 12, 2006

Not another convention! In this episode we talk about our experience at this year's Baltimore Comic Con. There are some crazy stories, so be sure not to miss it. (1:25:31)

Special - 52 Month 4 Sep 11, 2006

Another 5 issues have come and gone and with them some mysteries were solved, but new enigmas arose. Join us as we discuss 52, weeks 13-17. (1:09:54)

Special - San Diego Interviews Sep 08, 2006

Amidst all the craziness of San Diego we did have time for a few interviews. It's been so long we don't even remember who we talked to! So be sure to listen and enjoy the surprise. (1:18:22)

177 - Previews Sep 07, 2006

This is one packed episode. First it's Previews time. Then there's a Mayo Report. And then we wrap up the show with an interview with the writer of Elk's Run, Joshua Hale Fialkov. Get comfy! (1:58:55)

176 - Webcomics Sep 06, 2006

Who says we never talk about webcomics? In this episode we do our best to shed some light on another great source of comic fun. Join us as we talk to members of the Webcomic Hotness group, Danielle Corsetto and James Hatton. Also on the show to talk about PixelStrips.com are Kevin Volo and forum member Stephen

Special - Convention Survival Guide Sep 05, 2006

Have you never gone to a comic con? Well you should! The question we get the most is

175 - Conversation with Darick Robertson Sep 04, 2006

Meet Darick Robertson. He was the artist on Transmetropolitan and now he's co-creator/artist on Wildstorm's The Boys. Please join us as we talk about his past career, the future of his new series and his dedication to his work. Also, a brief discussion on current comic cover prices. (1:18:51)

174 - Conversation with Freddie Williams II Aug 31, 2006

In one year he went from fanboy to Robin artist. Meet Freddie Williams II. He's one of DC's newest go-to guys and he's eager to do it. Freddie fills us in on his personal story as well as his art techniques. Can you say digital comics? Listen in for a fascinating discussion on the future of comic art production. (1:34:10)

Book of the Month - Inhumans Aug 30, 2006

It's time again for our monthly discussion. This time we're talking about Inhumans by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee. One of the first Marvel Knights titles, this series introduced a whole new generation of readers to the Inhumans. There's plenty to talk about. (1:27:14)

173 - Indie Challenge Aug 28, 2006

August might almost be over, but it's not too late to check in with one of our Indie Challenge creators. Meet Cullen Bunn, writer of the Damned. Is he a horror writer? Gross-out story teller? Or children's author? You decide. Also hear the nominees for the 2006 Harvey Awards! (1:19:11)

172 - Conversation with Chuck Satterlee Aug 24, 2006

Introducing Chuck Satterlee, Director of Operations of Markosia Comics. You met him once before, he's the writer of one of our Indie Challenge picks, Of Bitter Souls. Now he's in the studio for a discussion about Markosia and their line of comics. And later in the show, we randomly call people in Chuck's rolodex. Can you say more crazy con stories? (1:39:30)

171 - Top 5 Artists Worthy of Wider Recognition Aug 23, 2006

There are more artists out there other than the Wizard Top 10. In this episode, the geeks pick their Top Five Artists worthy of wider recognition. Plus, we have our first contestant in the Atomika: God is Red Stump the Rios contest. Will they succeed? (1:16:04)

170 - Hatter M Aug 21, 2006

Frank Beddor, author of Hatter M and The Looking Glass Wars, joins us along with members of his staff at the Hatter M Institute for Paranormal Travel and Research. There is a whole world out there that you are missing if you aren't reading Hatter M. Hop to!

Special - Special Report: Civil War Aug 19, 2006

Marvel announced that Civil War is going to be late. This news has really stirred things up. We discuss this issue, as well as get thoughts on the topic from Beau Smith, Brian Hibbs, Heidi MacDonald, David D, and John Mayo.

169 - Conversation with Simon Oliver Aug 18, 2006

Last month we spoke with The Exterminators artist Tony Moore. This month Peter got a chance to talk to the writer Simon Oliver. It's a pleasant conversation that is sure to lure you in. So pay attention and find out why you need to be reading The Exterminators.

168 - Keith Giffen, Andea DiVito, and Andy Schmidt Aug 17, 2006

We are breaking form! Normally we don't do spoilers on our regular episodes, but this time we just couldn't resist. We assembled the creative team behind Annihilation #1. Joining us are writer Keith Giffen, penciller Andrea Divito, and editor Andy Schmidt. So to hear all about Marvel's other event listen to these three guys whoop it up.

167 - Uncle Sal and Cousin Buzz Aug 16, 2006

Put your headphones on and get ready to soil your trousers. Uncle Sal returns and this time he is joined by cousin Buzz! I don't think you need any more explanation than that. Warning: this is not safe for work or for children.

Special - Annihilation Prologue and 4 minis Aug 14, 2006

Civil War isn't the only good event Marvel is putting out right now. If you're not paying attention to all things cosmic, then you should be. Join us as we take an in-depth look at the first 4 mini series of the Annihilation event. After some discussion we also spoke with Andy Schmidt, the editor of the event, in order to get his take on things.

166 - Chicago Con 2006 Wrap Up Aug 10, 2006

Our Chicago wrap-up continues with some help from Steve Bryant, Mike Norton, and Dave Wachter. But the fun doesn't stop there! Kevin has a rant all ready to go. Sometimes silver and black isn't all good. Plus a little comic discussion.

165 - Chicago Con 2006 Aug 09, 2006

We all made it back from Chicago safely so now it's time to talk about it. It was our first Chicago con in 6 years so there was plenty to talk about. So tune in and hear all about our adventures in Rosemont.

Special - 52 Month 3 Aug 07, 2006

In this episode we go over issues 9-12 of DC's 52. So get out your microscope as we examine every detail of these 4 comics. DC has something up their sleeves and we want to get to the bottom of it.

Special - Civil War 3 Aug 03, 2006

Joining us for the discussion is inker Dexter Vines and colorist Morry Hollowell. The story is really starting to heat up so there is plenty to talk about. Plus Morry gives us some great news!

164 - Previews Aug 02, 2006

Check in for what's about to happen in Chicago at Wizard World. It's also Previews time again so we'll be making our selections for the month. And don't forget to stick around for the Mayo report.

Book of the Month - Superman For All Seasons Jul 31, 2006

This month Superman Returns got all the attention, but there are even better Superman stories out there. Join us as we take a detailed look at the Jeph Loeb / Tim Sale delight.

163 - Comic Talk Jul 28, 2006

Now that comic-con is over it's time to get back into the routine. And that means more comic talk. In this episode you won't find any interviews or movie reviews, just good old fashioned comic talk. Please start talking to your headphones now.

162 - San Diego 2006 Wrap Up Jul 26, 2006

We are back from San Diego so it's time to talk about the con. So settle in and hear the tales from the show floor. And while you're at it, starting booking your trip for next year.

Special - San Diego Comic Con Podcasting Panel Jul 25, 2006

We were fortunate enough to sit on a panel all about comic podcasts at the San Diego Con this year. Thanks to the guys at iFanboy.com we are able to present it here for you. The audio isn't the greatest due to some technical dificulties at the show, but it's almost as good as being there.

161 - 25 Must-Read Comic Stories Jul 20, 2006

Bring your gavel, because we are about to debate! A full house of geeks sat down to figure out what are the 25 comic stories that every comic fan must read. It wasn't easy, and we're sure many of you will disagree. So listen in and then send us your lists, and become a better comic fan in the process.

160 - San Diego 2006 Jul 19, 2006

San Diego is here! We spoke with the people behind Utopiates, Jetta, and the Hero Tomorrow movie. As well as our usual comic discussions.

159 - Conversation with Tony Moore Jul 18, 2006

Get the bug spray baby! We spoke with Exterminators artist Tony Moore and his fiancee Kara Fairfield. Get all the scoop on Tony's rise to the top and hear wonderful tales of San Diego past. Plus all on the usual fare on this bonus episode.

158 - Shocker Toys Jul 17, 2006

What's that? Shane's not here and we're talking toys? You bet. We spoke with Shocker Toys president Geoff Beckett about their upcoming line and what to expect from them at San Diego. We also read some emails and have a heck of discussion about the new writer on Thor. Don't miss it.

157 - Conversation with Dave Dwonch Jul 14, 2006

We speak with indy challenge creator David Dwonch about his book Special Education. We also answer some more listener questions and get up to all of the usual shenanigans.

Special - 52 Month 2 Jul 13, 2006

It's time to go over issues 5-8 of 52. There's a lot going on in there, so pay attention and take good notes.

156 - Previews Jul 12, 2006

It's time once again for a look at the new Previews, and it's also time to break out the spreadsheets for another Mayo Report.

Special - Superman Returns Jul 10, 2006

The geeks headed down to their local Imax and witnessed the spectacle of Superman Returns in glorious 3D. After soaking in every last credit we headed home to let you know what we thought.

155 - Heroes Con 2006 Wrap Up Jul 07, 2006

The Heroes Con interviews are over and now it's time for a wrap-up discussion with Peter. And even though he's sharing great stories with us, we still try to Stump the Rios, as well as listen to some voicemails and all the usual.

154 - Heroes Con 2006 Jul 06, 2006

It's part two of the Heroes Con interviews. Don't be shy, join us!

153 - Heroes Con 2006 Jul 05, 2006

Peter went down to Heroes Con, and man did he do a lot of talking. Check in for our first part of the Heroes Con conversations. (2:12:23)

152 - Comic Talk Jul 03, 2006

We're kickin' it old school today. Join us for a good old fashion geeky comic discussion. No topic in particular, just a lot of talk. We also pick a new fan art challenge, and we included two short interviews from the 2006 MOCCA Art Festival.

151 - Indy Challenge Jun 29, 2006

It's time for our monthly Indy Challenge interview episode. So get ready to write down four more titles you won't want to leave off of this month's order.

Book of the Month - Cerebus Jun 28, 2006

Behold the Earth Pig Born! Every comic reader has heard of Cerebus, but many have not read the book. Now you don't have any more excuses. Dive right in to the 300 issue maxi-series with volume 2 High Society. We promise you won't want to stop.

150 - Listener Questions Jun 26, 2006

Time sure does fly when you're having fun. We can't believe it's already time for our 150th episode. To honor this special event, we took questions from our listeners and took turns answering them. And to make this episode even more special, we celebrate Shane's 34th birthday.

Special - Heroes Con Special Jun 23, 2006

Heroes Con is only one week away. To help you get ready for one of the year's hottest shows, we spoke with convention organizer Shelton Drum. So listen in and whet your appetite for an amazing con.

149 - Comic Talk Jun 22, 2006

In this episode we read some emails, tell some stories, do an off the rack, go through voicemails, and talk to Kevin Volo of Pixelstrips.com fame.

Special - Civil War - 2 Jun 21, 2006

As we continue our look at Marvel's Civil War series, we are joined by penciller Steve McNiven and color artist Morry Hollowell. These two amazing talents help us dissect the story and conjecture with us about what is yet to come.

148 - Spotlight on Malibu Comics Jun 19, 2006

Remember Malibu comics? We sure do. In this episode we take an in-depth look at the history of Malibu comics and their universe. Learn all there is to know about these comics in this episode.

147 - Conversation with Mark Andreyko Jun 15, 2006

Just when you thought Manhunter was a goner, DC decided to keep it going for 5 more issues. We spoke with Manhunter writer Marc Andreyko about his critically acclaimed book and his career in general.

Special - 52 Month 1 Jun 14, 2006

The first four issues of DC's 52 have come and gone. In this episode we talk about what's happened, and what we think might happen. And of course Peter fills us in on all the little details we missed.

146 - Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti Jun 12, 2006

They have become the new dynamic duo of comic writers. They are Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti. These two talented writers joined us for a great discussion about comics and movies and pop culture in general. Grab your headphones and watch out for the garbage can lids.

145 - Story Time with Uncle Sal Jun 08, 2006

Because we just can't get enough, it's time once again for Story Time With Uncle Sal! In his funiest appearance yet, Atomika creator Sal Abbinanti joins us again for more convention stories. We also take a look at this month's Previews and make all of our top picks. This episode is not safe for work, or children.

144 - Conversation with Steve Bryant Jun 07, 2006

This summer Athena Voltaire returns! To talk about her ups and downs in comics we brought back artist Steve Bryant to give us the scoop. We also announce our new contest. Writers, get your pencils ready!

143 - Wizard World Philly Jun 05, 2006

Convention time again. This weekend we hit Wizard World Philly. As always, it was a blast. Listen in for all our thoughts on the show, and a smattering of interviews.

Special - X-Men 3 Movie Review Jun 01, 2006

Let the summer of comic movies begin! Join us as we give all the ups and the downs to the third installment of the X franchise. Bryan Singer vs. Brett Ratner. Magneto vs. Sentinels. Jean Grey vs. Phoenix. It's all good baby. I'm the Juggernaut bitch!

Book of the Month - Death Note May 31, 2006

You thought it would never happen! Well we proved you wrong. For the first time ever, the geeks take a look at manga. This month's book, Death Note volumes 1 & 2, is a very interesting example of how manga is not just school girls and ninja. We are joined by listener Matt S. for a lively discussion.

142 - Conversation with Daniel Way May 30, 2006

Wolverine Origins is one of Marvel's biggest series of the year. So we had a great conversation with the writer Daniel Way. Daniel gave us all the honest details about his career in comics and his goal with the new Wolverine series. (1:36:43)

141 - Trade Paperback Design May 29, 2006

We start this episode off with a long overdue brief interview with Indy Challenge creator Shon Bury. Then there's trivia, May dates, voicemail, and an extensive discussion on trade paperback design.

140 - Conversation with Scott Neely May 25, 2006

Strawberry Shortcake? Don't worry the Peculiar Purple Pie Man is nowhere to be found. In this episode we talk with comic artist Scott Neely and discuss his journey from comic books to the world of cartoons.

139 - Bryan's Birthday Roast May 24, 2006

Get the kids out of the room and then get ready to laugh! It's Bryan's birthday roast and the guys don't give him any slack. Matt hosts this surprise roast. Not only is Bryan surprised, but so is the rest of the gang. It turns out Matt is quite the comedian.

138 - Indy Challenge May 22, 2006

Can you say Indy Challange? It's time again to talk with this month's indy challenge creators and discover more about the wonderful world of independent comics.

Special - Civil War 1 May 18, 2006

So long Infinite Crisis, hello Civil War. Marvel's cooking up something mighty good here and we just can't ignore it. We really dig deep into this one. An abundance of discussion as the Marvel Zombies get their turn in the spotlight. (1:45:00)

137 - Top 5 Cover Artists May 17, 2006

It's time again for a top 5. This time we pick our favorite cover artists. Also we check in with Amy, A.K.A. Little Witch and get an update on the Bristol Comic Con, and she also hooks us up with a brief interview with Geoff Johns.

136 - Free Comic Book Day May 16, 2006

Did somebody say free comics? That's right, in case you were living in a box, May 6th was Free Comic Book Day. Jamie, Shane, and Matt report from Golden Eagle Comics on FCBD. Hear all their exciting adventures, plus an interview with Marvel legend Dan Adkins.

135 - A Conversation with Jamal Igle May 11, 2006

Who draws a mean Alan Scott? Why Firestorm artist Jamal Igle of course. Jamal is a hell of a nice guy and a friend of the show and in this episode we have the pleasure of talking with him. Hear all about his love of DC and his ongoing quest for artistic perfection. (1:39:25)

Special - Infinite Crisis 7 May 10, 2006

Well, the story has ended, but the discussion has just begun. It's our longest IC episode yet, so join us for a heapin' helpin' of DC event goodness.

134 - Previews May 09, 2006

It's time to take a look at the new Previews again. As always there is a ton of interesting stuff coming out, and with the help of listener Mike Lewis, we help you sort through it. (1:39:06)

133 - Conversation with B. Clay Moore May 04, 2006

When last we spoke with B. Clay Moore, sadly we were cut off. So in true superheroic form we unflinchingly tried again, and with much success. So join us for some more discussion with Mr. Moore, and stay tuned for a few minutes with Mike George, the man who puts on the Pittsburgh Comicon. (1:28:42)

Special - Second Chance 3 May 03, 2006

In this episode we continue the creative process in developing our character Second Chance. Using the listeners thoughts and ideas as a springboard, we add more detail and dimension to our future hero.

Book of the Month - The Life and Death of Captain Marvel May 01, 2006

There has to be a first of everything. The Death of Captain Marvel was the first Marvel graphic novel. Take a stroll down the old historical highway as we examine some of the roots of Marvel's cosmic world as well as one of it's best endings. (1:36:30)

132 - Mayo Report Apr 28, 2006

It's time for the Mayo Report. No, you won't be hearing about Miracle Whip vs. Hellman's, you'll be hearing about the latest news in what's selling and what's not. Also a look at the 2006 Eisner Award Nominations. (1:41:00)

131 - Pittsburgh Comic Con Wrap Up Apr 27, 2006

We're back in the studio for some more wrap up of the Pittsburgh Con. Plus we give you all the regular stuff you love so much. (1:12:42)

130 - Pittsburgh Comic Con Wrap Up Apr 25, 2006

The weekend has come and gone, and with it was the Pittsburgh Comic Con. This episode is chock full of on-site recordings from the geeks and interviews with creators, including Brian Michael Bendis. So grab your Primanti Brother's sandwhich and join the fun. (2:16:35)

129 - Marvel Trivia Game Apr 20, 2006

It's trivia time baby! In this episode we played Marvel's trivia game. Be amazed by our incredible knowledge, and be stunned by Bryan's total inability to recall even the most basic comic tidbits. It's gonna be a blast. (1:06:12)

128 - Indie Challange Apr 19, 2006

We've told you about this month's Indie Challenge, now hear all about them from the creators themselves. We spoke with members from all four creative teams. Come on and join the Indie Challenge. (1:20:26)

127 - More Marvel Events Apr 17, 2006

Is it possible that there are more Marvel events to discuss? You bet! And we aren't even done yet. Plus we give you all the regular goodness of CGS. (1:06:17)

126 - Story Time with Uncle Sal Apr 13, 2006

Convention stories with Uncle Sal! Atomika creator Sal Abbinanti returns to share with us some recent con stories. You don't want to miss this. (1:07:42)

Special - Infinite Crisis 6 Apr 12, 2006

The Crisis is almost over, but the discussion is just getting started. Join us as we continue our detailed look at issue 6 of Infinite Crisis

125 - Violence in Comics Apr 11, 2006

We continue the violence in comics discussion, as well as take a look at this summer's upcoming comic movies. (1:13:54)

124 - Previews Apr 06, 2006

Join us as we take a look at April Previews. Plus a whole bunch of geeky comic talk. And don't miss Jamie go three rounds with the rest of the geeks on the topic of Violence in Comics. (1:40:29)

Book of the Month - V for Vendetta Apr 05, 2006

Before he imagined the famous Watchmen, Alan Moore penned V for Vendetta. In this episode we look at every detail of this classic. We also compare and contrast with the recent movie release. Boy did some tempers flare! (1:47:10)

123 - More Marvel Events Apr 03, 2006

More Marvel events! The mutants have been busy over the years. Listen in as we dig into detail on some of the X crossovers from the 90s. Also Call Me, Voice Mails and more! (1:26:00)

122 - Conversation with Dan Slott Mar 30, 2006

Pull his Thing! Dan Slott joins us to talk about his book that needs your help. Get all the details on the contest and help pull Dan's Thing. Also hear about his other projects including She-Hulk.(1:31:51)

121 - Conversation with Beau Smith Mar 29, 2006

He's comics' most famous tough guy. He's Beau Smith. West Virginia seems to produce more than its share of top comics creators. Beau is a writer with much talent. Join us for a great conversation and maybe you will get to feel his bicep. (1:30:42)

120 - Marvel Events Mar 27, 2006

We check in briefly with one of the creators of Make Like a Tree comics. Jerzy Drozd and crew make online comics that appeal to all-ages. Also, Adam joins us for a good look at Marvel's Infinity Trilogy. And the great asterisk debate begins! (1:43:42)

119 - NYCC 06 Interviews Mar 23, 2006

Just when you thought the New York Comic Con was a thing of the past, we give you some interviews from the show floor. (1:04:27)

Special - Catwoman Commentary Mar 22, 2006

You asked for it, you got it. The first in a series of commentary tracks done by the CGS guys for the many comic book related movies. We started out with a bang. Watch your back Halle Berry, it's time for Catwoman.

118 - Conversation with Frank Beddor Mar 20, 2006

Alice in Wonderland isn't just for kids anymore. Join us for a conversation with Frank Beddor, writer of Desperado's Hatter M. If you aren't reading this series, you should be. We also discuss the character of Thor and give our reviews of current comics. (1:46:56)

117 - Spotlight on Devil's Due Mar 16, 2006

Spotlight on Devil's Due Publishing. You'd be surprised at the variety of things published by Devil's Due. It's not all G.I. Joe or other 80's properties. We give you the run down. Also in this episode, more Marvel events. Tap into some of the history of the Marvel U. (1:21:36)

116 - NYCC Wrap Up with Greg Topalian Mar 15, 2006

New York Comic Con wrap-up with Con Organizer Greg Topalian. Were expectations met? Were retailers and exhibitors pleased? And an inside scoop on Saturday's tremendous turnout. Also, a look at just what makes Marvel's Ultimate Universe so unique.

115 - Conversation with Chris Eliopoulos Mar 13, 2006

He's a writer. He's an artist. He's a letterer. He's a funny man. He's Chris Eliopoulos. Chris joined us for a very informative and very enjoyable interview. We also pick our Top Five X-Men and X-Men villians. (1:42:53)

114 - Horrorwood Mar 09, 2006

In this episode, we spoke with the creative team on the upcoming Ape Entertainment comic Horrorwood! Also, our first ever Stump the Rios comic and the March Indie Challenge picks are announced. (1:14:35)

Special - Infinite Crisis 5 Mar 08, 2006

The multiverse is back, and along with it, endless confusion. In our in-depth analysis of Infinite Crisis #5 we try to clear up any questions you might have.

113 - Previews Mar 06, 2006

Scavenger Hunt contest winner announced! We also look at March's Previews and a look at the numbers with the Mayo Report. (1:48:42)

112 - NYCC 06 Wrap Up Mar 02, 2006

New York Comic Con has come and gone. For a full report of the convention and all its ups and downs, go no further. (1:31:03)

Book of the Month - Wanted Mar 01, 2006

Most comics focus on heroes. In 'Wanted' Mark Millar breaks the mold and gives the villians the center stage. Join the geeks for a discussion of this heavy-duty, often violent, and sometimes racy book. It's our first detailed look at a mature themed book. You won't be disapointed.

111 - Athena Voltaire Feb 27, 2006

Adventure! Zepplins! Nazis! Machu Picchu! It's Athena Voltaire. We spoke with writer Paul Daly and artist Steve Bryant, the creative team responsible for the best thing to happen to adventure comics since hidden treasure and swinging from vines. (1:24:53)

110 - Conversation with C.B. Cebulski Feb 23, 2006

From the foreign shores of Japan to the Marvel headquarters in NYC, C.B. Cebulski has done it all. We spoke with the writer/editor/talent handler who knows his manga. Listen in and broaden your horizons. (1:47:35)

109 - Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark Feb 22, 2006

Throughout the history of comics there have been great creative teams. Recently a new one has emerged. Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark have been making their mark on comics on Gotham Central and Captain American. The creators join us as we take a look at their newest collaboration on Daredevil. (1:32:56)

108 - Story Time with Uncle Sal Feb 20, 2006

Convention story time with Uncle Sal! New York Comic Con reminders! More Marvel mutant events and all the usual hijinks. (1:35:22)

107 - Spotlight on Fantastic Four Feb 16, 2006

Spotlight On the Fantastic Four; a chat with Mike Oliveri, writer of Werewolves: Call if the Wild; another look at the Previews debate and more. It's gonna be a good one. (1:37:10)

106 - Conversation with Andy Schmidt Feb 15, 2006

We've learned not to overlook color artists, so let's not overlook editors either. In this episode, we had a great conversation with Marvel editor Andy Schmidt. He gives us the scoop on all the duties of the oft misunderstood editors. Also, comic news from Wondercon'06. (1:31:00)

105 - Conversation with NYCC's Greg Topalian Feb 13, 2006

Everyone knows we're going to the brand spankin' new New York Comic Con, but not everyone knows how a con like that gets off the ground. We spoke with Greg Topalian, organizer of the con, in order to get some details. (1:10:04)

104 - Off the Rack Feb 09, 2006

Back Issue hunting; Off the Rack; Marvel's Omnibus & DC's Absolute lines; and the craziest voice mails to date. Also, where do you weigh in on ordering Previews? (1:12:29)

103 - Conversation with J.M. DeMatteis Feb 08, 2006

Spider-Man, Justice League International, Abadazad. Huh? No, this isn't the beginning of another Stump the Rios segment, these are all books written by J.M. DeMatteis. In this episode we get the scoop from J.M. himself on these titles and a whole lot more. (1:27:12)

102 - Scar Tissue Creative Team Interview Feb 06, 2006

Ronin Studios is an up-and-coming publishing umbrella, and Scar Tissue is one their books. We spoke with Jim and Dave, the creative team on the book. Listen in to hear just what the famous Citizen Dave has to say about comics. (1:30:08)

101 - Frag Doll Interview: Seppuku Feb 02, 2006

The episode is a mishmash of fun stuff. We do a recap of episode 100. We talk to a Frag Doll. And we do the usual comic talk thang. So come on in and have some fun. (1:28:11)

Special - Infinite Crisis 4 Feb 01, 2006

The drama continues. DC stepped it up a notch with the fourth issue of Infinite Crisis. We delve into all the juicy details.

Book of the Month - Arana: The Heart of the Spider Jan 30, 2006

She's fifteen, she's feisty, and now she's a superhero. She's Arana. We examine one of Marvel's newest heroes in Arana volume 1. We didn't think we were going to like it, but you can't judge a book by its cover. (1:28:58)

100 - Our First Live Episode Jan 26, 2006

This is it, the moment you've all been waiting for. Recorded in front of an audience of our listeners, we proudly present our 100th episode. (2:30:12)

99 - Conversation with Top Shelf's Chris Staros Jan 25, 2006

Marvel? DC? Bah! It's time for Top Shelf. We spoke with Chris Staros, publisher of Top Shelf Comix. Hear what he has to say about comics, the industry and more. (1:31:20)

98 - Spotlight on Valiant Comics Jan 23, 2006

Not everything about the early 90s was bad. In addition to multiple variant foil covers, there was Valiant. Jim Shooter and the gang created a brilliant universe. Check it out. (1:21:52)

97 - Conversation with Charlie Huston Jan 19, 2006

No one has made a bigger deal out of the new Moon Knight series than we have. In order to get ready for its release, we spoke with writer Charlie Huston. Silver or white? Oh the horror! (1:35:12)

96 - Top 5 Vehicles Jan 18, 2006

In this episode, we talk about what it takes for us to stay with an ongoing series. We continue our Off the Rack segment, marvel at yet another video Stump the Rios and we pick our Top Five comic vehicles! To the Batmobile! (1:27:18)

95 - 2005's Sales Numbers Jan 16, 2006

We all buy comics every week, but just how many are selling? In this episode we take a good look at the numbers for Dec'05 and try to figure out exactly just what they mean. (1:34:40)

94 - Previews Jan 12, 2006

It's Previews time. We peruse the latest catalogue and make our picks for best of the month. Also, a look back at Secret Wars! (1:35:24)

93 - Conversation with Randy Bowen Jan 11, 2006

Not only do we love our comics, we love our collectibles too. And no one makes better collectibles than Bowen Designs. Today we spoke with Randy Bowen, sculptor extraordinaire. (1:36:01)

92 - Spotlight On the Flash Jan 09, 2006

He may be the fastest man alive, but an episode spotlighting him won't be over quickly. He's the Flash and he's responsible for ushering in a new age of heroes. On your mark, get set, go! (1:35:24)

91 - CGS Best of 2005 Jan 05, 2006

2005 gave us a lot of great comics. But which ones were the best? Join us as we pick make our picks for the year's best. (1:34:16)

90 - Conversation with color artist Chris Sotomayor Jan 04, 2006

Color artist? What's a color artist? Chris Sotomayor tells us all about it. Also, the winner of the Create a Theme Song for DCBS contest is announced! (1:35:55)

89 - Comic Trivia: Peter vs Murd Jan 02, 2006

We got christmas presents! Some of our listeners sent us gifts. Listen in as we open them up. Also, Peter and Adam go head to head in a trivia contest. And of course we also talk about some wonderful comic goodness. (1:35:06)

Book of the Month Club - Animal Man vol.1 Dec 29, 2005

Grant Morrison. Animal Man. Wile E. Coyote?! No words can explain what you are about to hear. Join us as we discuss Animal Man volume 1 along with special guest Geoff Klock.

Special - Infinite Crisis 3 Dec 28, 2005

Issue 3 is out! We would be remiss in our duties if we didn't put it through the wringer and closely examine each and every detail.

88 - Spotlight on Captain America Dec 26, 2005

It's winter, so what better time to discuss the most famous man ever frozen in ice. He's Captain America. We take a hard look at Cap and his comics career. (1:35:46)

87 - A Conversation with Paul Pope Dec 22, 2005

He's done everything from independent comics to big budget Batman. He's Paul Pope. We spoke with Paul live from the streets of Manhattan to learn about his craft and inspirations, his comic origin story, talking with Frank Miller, and his love of manga. We wrap up the episode with the usual CGS goodness of Listener Feedback, a Call Me segment with Marcin Wolynski, Off the Rack reviews and more. (1:33:41)

86 - It's Superman! with author Tom De Haven Dec 19, 2005

Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird, it's a plane....! We sat down and had a nice long chat with Tom De Haven, author of the new novel, It's Superman!. (1:36:43)

85 - Top 5 Female Heroes Dec 15, 2005

Not all superheroes are men. And we like it that way. In this episode the geeks pick their top five female heroes. Who are yours? (1:36:00)

84 - Mysterious Mysteries of Unfathomable Mystery Dec 14, 2005

Los Comic Geekos are back! They present Mysterious Mysteries of Unfathomable Mystery. (1:30:58)

83 - Spotlight on Stan Lee Dec 12, 2005

In honor of his upcoming 83rd birthday, we decided to spotlight Stan Lee. In this episode we discuss his history, his contributions to the industry, and his passion for comics. Every comic fan knows who Stan Lee is, now find out why he's so popular. (1:34:59)

82 - Conversation with Gene Colan Dec 08, 2005

Some people were born to draw comics. Gene Colan was one of those people. We were fortunate enough to be able to talk with Gene about his life in comics. If you haven't yet discovered the joy that is Gene's artwork, do yourself a favor and listen in and then run out and buy every comic you can find with his name on it. (1:34:57)

Special - Second Chance 2 Dec 07, 2005

What's a hero without a villian? In this episode we put Chance's development on hold as we delve into the world of her arch nemesis

81 - Spotlight on JSA Dec 05, 2005

The JSA just might be the greatest superhero team ever. What's your opinion? Join us for a discussion about the first super team and what it means for the industry. (1:35:06)

80 - Conversation with Timothy Truman Dec 01, 2005

People from Pennsylvania kick ass! We are practically neighbors with artist/writer Timothy Truman, so we got him on the phone for a chat. He's responsible for such works as Scout, Grim Jack, Jonah Hex, and more. He's a graduate of the Kubert School and he has some great stories to tell. (1:36:13)

Book of the Month Club - The Goon vol.1 Nov 30, 2005

He's rough. He's tough. He kills zombies for a living. No, not Eric Powell, the Goon. Take a look at the indy sensation taking over comics. Take a look at the Goon volume 1.

79 - Oversized Graphic Novels of the 80s Nov 28, 2005

A look at DC and Marvel's oversized original Graphic Novels of the 80s/early 90s; October comic sales charts; and someone proposes!! (1:36:17)

78 - Top 5 Headquarters Nov 24, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode we list our Top Five Headquarters, talk about the the current TV season and start a new comic review segment called Off the Rack. (1:35:10)

Special - House of M Nov 23, 2005

We can't give DC all the attention. Marvel has done some interesting things with House of M. We ask all the questions, look at all the details, and surmise about the future. Listen up sapien. (1:17:12)

77 - Conversation with Joe Kubert Nov 21, 2005

Nobody messes with Easy Company. And nobody messes with Joe Kubert. We have had the honor and privilege to interview comic legend Joe Kubert. Join us for a wonderful and heart-felt discussion with one of comics' greatest artists. (1:31:30)

Special - Infinite Crisis 2 Nov 17, 2005

In this all crisis episode we are joined by DC writer Scott Beatty. He helps us analyze and conjecture about DC's mega-event. If you are reading this series, you must listen to this episode.

Special - Crusaders Commentary Nov 16, 2005

Our very own commentary track for all 5 episodes of Crusaders

76 - Conversation with Morry Hollowell Nov 14, 2005

Interview with Morry Hollowell and Carley Carrel, colorists for Marvel. (1:32:59)

Video - Crusaders Issue 1 Nov 13, 2005

Crusaders Issue 1

Video - Crusaders Issue 2 Nov 13, 2005

Crusaders Issue 2

Video - Crusaders Issue 3 Nov 13, 2005

Crusaders Issue 3

Video - Crusaders Issue 4 Nov 13, 2005

Crusaders Issue 4

Video - Crusaders Issue 5 Nov 13, 2005

Crusaders Issue 5

75 - The Ages of Comics Nov 10, 2005

Special guest Jarret Green joins us for this episode. Are comic stores arranged in the best way possible? Why segregate by company? Why not alphabetical? How about by genre? What do you think? We also take a good look at the comic book ages. What are they? When did they start and end? Can't we all just get along? (1:34:24)

74 - Top 5 First Issues Nov 09, 2005

Top Five Greatest Issue #1s! Sal Abbinanti of Atomika! Our thoughts on social issues in comics! And the Speakers of Geek get accused of Marvel bashing! (1:36:42)

73 - Women Reading Comics Nov 07, 2005

Girl power! In this titillating episode of CGS, we had three wonderful guests on the show. Lene Taylor, Katheryne from Philly, and Tasha Deemer. So tune in for the female take on comics. (1:32:48)

72 - DC/Marvel Rivalry Nov 03, 2005

All is pleasant in the rivalry between Marvel and DC. Yeah right! It's been a long standing tradition for the big two to go at it. Is this good or bad? We also take a look at this month's Previews and Shane updates us on the world of toys. (1:29:29)

71 - Top 5 Villains Nov 02, 2005

One side you sniveling hero! Villains are what make comics great. In this episode we list our Top 5 favorite villains. What are yours? We also take a look at the fanfilms the Futurist, Bite Me Fanboy and Broken. (1:37:18)

Book of the Month Club - Essential Tomb of Dracula vol.1 Oct 31, 2005

Believe it or not superhero comics weren't always the most popular. In the 70s horror comics ruled them all. In our 5th book of the month club episode we take a look at one of Marvel's most popular horror comics, Essential Tomb of Dracula volume 1. We are joined by the book's writer Marv Wolfman as he helps us to understand the reasons the book was so popular.

70 - Men of Tomorrow with author Gerard Jones Oct 27, 2005

Comic history is just as important as the comics themselves. In order to get some insight into the wonderful world of comic history we spoke with Gerard Jones, author of Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book. (1:21:48)

Special - Second Chance 1 Oct 26, 2005

Gravity artist Mike Norton joins us for a creative discussion on the development of our character, Second Chance

69 - Conversation with Mark Evanier Oct 24, 2005

Stand back mendicant! It's time for an interview with the infamous scribe of Groo the Wanderer, Mark Evanier. Listen in to hear Mark tell tales of meeting some of comicdom's greatest creators, stories from TV land, as well as his thoughts on Hostess snack cakes. (1:37:39)

68 - Conversation with Scott Beatty Oct 20, 2005

He's DC's go-to guy for all things Batman. He's Scott Beatty. Chances are if you have read a Bat-book, you have read Scott Beatty. In a wonderfully pleasant discussion Scott lets us in on many of his stories and adventures in the world of writing comics. Join us. (1:31:12)

Special - Infinite Crisis 1 Oct 19, 2005

Unless you were dead last wednesday, you were in your local comic shop buying a copy of DC's Infinite Crisis #1. We were just as excited as you. In this special spoiler-filled episode we look at every detail in this amazing event. Join us for all the discussion and analysis of the biggest thing to happen to the DCU in 20 years.

67 - Violence in Comics Part 1 Oct 17, 2005

Manga contest winner announced; comparing the Superman mythos of comics, TV and the movies; and we end with our most controversial discussion to date! (1:29:42)

66 - Conversation with Erik Larsen Oct 13, 2005

He came to everyone's attention drawing Amazing Spider-Man. He moved on to be a founding member of Image Comics. Now he's the guy in charge as Publisher. He's Erik Larsen. Just recently he wrote an open letter to the comics industry challenging creators to be just that, creative. In a jovial interview with the man behind Savage Dragon, we learn his history and his explanation of the controversial letter. Join us, and find out where he's really coming from. (1:34:30)

65 - DC Archives vs Marvel Masterworks Oct 12, 2005

Anime Contest Winner! Previews for comics shipping in December!! DC's Archives vs. Marvel's Masterworks!!! October Important Dates!!!! Exclamation Points!!!!! (1:18:11)

64 - Smallville Season 5 Opener Review Oct 10, 2005

A huge CGS announcement! Contest winners! Smallville season opener! Bryan loved it, Jamie hated it. Turn the volume up and hear the debate. Special guest star: Napoleon Dynamite?!? (1:27:22)

63 - Off the Rack Reviews: Top Shelf Oct 06, 2005

We review several graphic novels from Top Shelf Publications and we continue our look at DC events, this time on DC One Million with Geoff Klock and Underworld Unleashed! (1:18:18)

62 - Conversation with Denny O'Neil Oct 03, 2005

Our interview with comic legend, Denny O'Neil. (1:25:44)

Book of the Month Club - Fables vol.1 Sep 29, 2005

It's DC month again, this time with a look at one of their most successful Vertigo titles, Fables vol.1: Legends in Exile. Bill Willingham, Lan Medina, Steve Leialoha and company bring all fairy tales together and put them in the middle of a murder mystery in modern New York. Snow White, Cinderella, Jack, Blue Beard and the Big Bad Wolf - don't expect the Disney versions, these are fables come to life. (1:16:28)

61 - Conversation with John Morrow Sep 28, 2005

Interview with TwoMorrows publisher John Morrow

60 - Original Art Discussion Sep 26, 2005

Owning and buying original comic art! What to look for, how not to get ripped off, where to buy! And our first female Geek of the Day! Woot woot! (1:06:05)

59 - Conversation with Palisades' Mike Horn Sep 22, 2005

Special Interview with Mike Horn, President & CEO of Palisades Toys! CGS invades their offices! It's the Muppet Show! (59:58)

58 - Baltimore Comic Con 2005 Sep 19, 2005

Special Baltimore Comic-Con wrap up! Panels! Sketches! Bryan vs. Robert Kirkman! Saturday night at the Goddess! Go Ravens! (1:15:12)

57 - Conversation with Doug Moench Sep 16, 2005

Interview with Batman writer and Moon Knight creator Doug Moench. (1:27:18)

56 - CGC, Good or Evil? Sep 12, 2005

A look back at various DC events begins with this episode & the Speakers of Geek scrutinize CGC! To slab or not to Slab!?! (1:07:24)

55 - Spotlight on New Universe and Marvel 2099 Sep 08, 2005

The Speakers of Geek reminisce about two of Marvel's more experimental lines, Jim Shooter's the New Universe and Marvel 2099! Expect the Unexpected! (1:18:47)

54 - All Trivia! Sep 07, 2005

Special All Trivia Episode! The Speakers of Geek play team-up for a game of trivia to show off their own knowledge (or lack thereof)! Listen in to find out who wins! I'll take Mutants for $200 Alex! (1:27:56)

53 - Listener Emails Sep 05, 2005

Special All Listener Emails Episode Round III! New Contest for September! Feetal's Gizz! (1:19:11)

52 - Conversation with Michael Lark Sep 01, 2005

Interview with newly announced Daredevil penciller Michael Lark. (1:18:05)

51 - Conversation with Mike Norton Aug 31, 2005

Interview with Gravity penciller and co-creator Mike Norton. (1:14:06)

50 - 50th Extravaganza Part 1 Aug 29, 2005

Our giant-sized 50th episode - Part 1 (1:30:28)

50 - 50th Extravaganza Part 2 Aug 29, 2005

Our giant-sized 50th episode - Part 2

Book of the Month Club - The Walking Dead Aug 25, 2005

Thanks to strong listener support, our third Book of the Month Club episode is on Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore's The Walking Dead volume 1. Zombie books are taking comics by storm, but could this story be leading the pack? We introduce our friend Jon, a major zombie fan, to help us disect the first volume. (1:25:16)

49 - Comic News Insider Crossover Aug 24, 2005

Crossover event with Comic News Insider podcast

48 - Women in Comics Aug 22, 2005

Our first in-studio guest, Bruce Rosenberger, joins us as we talk about Women in Comics, essential comic facts every geek should know and more. (1:24:00)

47 - Comic Magazines Aug 18, 2005

You've heard of Comics Buyer's Guide and Wizard, but what about Back Issue? Pacesetter? Comic Book Artist? In this episode we look at the best Magazines on comics. (1:10:13)

46.5 - Conversation with Brian Miller Aug 17, 2005

Interview with colorist Brian Miller of Hi-Fi Design who issues a challenge to the audience! (1:14:57)

46 - Which Books Deserver a Wider Audience? Aug 15, 2005

A look at Marvel or DC titles that need a broader audience and a whole slew of listener emails! Listen to this 'cast or the coyote gets it! (1:10:30)

45 - Conversation with Geoff Klock Aug 11, 2005

Interview with Geoff Klock, author of How to Read Superhero Comics and Why? (1:06:24)

44 - Future of Comics: Diamond Comics Aug 10, 2005

Zero Hour! Moon Knight! Self published comics! And a hard look at Diamond Distribution! By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth! (1:22:06)

43.5 - Wizard World Chicago 05 Aug 09, 2005

Special Wizard World Chicago'05 convention coverage from listener Chris Neseman. (55:11)

43 - Listener Emails Aug 08, 2005

Special All Listener Email Episode Round II! Don't call me chief! (1:07:30)

42 - Future of Comics Part 1 Aug 04, 2005

Part One of our look at the future of the comics industry! Also, two new segments: Stump the Geeks/TV Trivia and Comic Movie News! It's showtime folks! (1:12:00)

41.5 - Conversation with Gareb Shamus Aug 01, 2005

Exclusive interview with Wizard Entertainment Group chairman Gareb Shamus! (21:23)

Book of the Month Club - Daredevil: Guardian Devil Jul 31, 2005

Our first Marvel BOMC episode featuring Daredevil: Guardian Devil by Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada. This story kicked off the Marvel Knights line, Kevin Smith's mainstream comics career and, quite possibly, is responsible for reigniting Daredevil's popularity. Hear our thoughts on one of Daredevil's finest stories. (1:17:18)

41 - Superhero Video Games Jul 27, 2005

Now in conjunction with World Famous Comics! Hear our thoughts on five current and upcoming superhero related Video Games! Freking Sweer! (1:10:36)

40 - Listener Emails Jul 26, 2005

Special All Listener Email Episode! Superman vs. Thor, your personal Batman movie, New Avengers, Watchmen vs. Kingdom Come, whatever happened to Joe Mad, Avengers Forever and more! To the Mailbag! (1:08:18)

39 - San Diego 2005 Wrap Up Jul 23, 2005

The Geeks Return from San Diego! A Convention Wrap-Up, a look through Previews and a new Anime/Manga contest! Akira! (1:06:24)

38 - San Diego 2005 Coverage Jul 17, 2005

San Diego Comic Con '05 coverage part 2! The celebrities, the Eisners, the Train of Death, and more. Included in this episode is an interview with Peter David on the convention floor. (27:02)

37 - San Diego 2005 Coverage Jul 14, 2005

San Diego Comic Con '05 coverage part 1! Bryan, Tasha and Jamie talk about their first day, the exhibitors, meeting the creative team of Groo, the Goon Panel and more! (24:38)

36 - Independent Comics Discussion Jul 12, 2005

We talk about our exposure over the years to indies, b-n-w and self published comix! Kowabunga Dude! (1:08:31)

Movie Review - Fantastic Four Jul 10, 2005

Our Fantastic Four movie review. Relying heavily on Marvel's Ultimate version of the characters, does this movie work? And where does it fall with Marvel's other movies? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Flame on! (1:02:56)

35 - Re-introducing Ourselves Jul 07, 2005

The Comic Geeks reintroduce themselves to all the new listeners from the new iTunes release! Thundercats Hoooooo! (1:08:35)

34 - Top 5 Miniseries Jul 05, 2005

What are your Top 5 miniseries? And do you agree with Wizard's Top 100 trades? We don't! Bwa-ha-ha-ha! (1:08:30)

33.5 - BOMC Update Jul 01, 2005

A quick update on July's Book of the Month. (01:24)

33 - What Happened to Crossgen Jun 30, 2005

Whatever happened to CrossGen? And learn about the Cooper Perry/Rainbow Connection Kermit fund raiser! Movin' right along! (1:09:35)

Book of the Month Club - Crisis on Infinite Earths Jun 27, 2005

The inaugural episode of the Book of the Month Club featuring Crisis on Infinite Earths by Wolfman, Perez, Ordway and company. With the approaching 20th Anniversary of the event, and the upcoming thematic sequel Infinite Crisis, the Speakers of Geek dissect what is arguably the finest event comic. (1:08:09)

32 - Top 5 Comic Runs Jun 22, 2005

CGS Tagline Contest announced! Top 5 Comic Runs! And a quick look at Justice League Unlimited. CGS, we tell you what to think! (1:06:39)

31 - Downloading Comics Jun 17, 2005

Downloading comics, yay or nay? What is your ideal comic collection storage and filing system? And news from Wizard World Philly! Read it? I ruined it! (1:07:36)

Movie Review - Batman Begins Jun 16, 2005

Could this possibly be the best super-hero movie to date? Just how many Batman comics did this movie pay homage to? And can you answer our Batman trivia? To the Batcave! (1:03:08)

30 - Comic Talk Jun 14, 2005

What do you think is the Best Super-Power, Costume, Lame Character, or Couple? The Shadow knows! Also, more Wizard World Philly con talk. (1:03:42)

29 - Wizard World Philly 05 Wrap Up Jun 09, 2005

Wizard World Philly has come and gone and this is our coverage! To the Batpoles! (53:13)

28 - The Collapse of the 90s Jun 06, 2005

Major discussion begins on the great comics industry collapse of the 90s! And the new Book of the Month Club special episodes are announced! Holy Socks! (1:01:30)

27 - Discussing Bravo's Heroes, Villains and Vixens Jun 02, 2005

We discuss Bravo's Ultimate Superheroes, Villains and Vixens list! And what comics or storylines do we want as movies? Meow! (1:01:22)

26 - Call Me with ILM's Tom Martinek May 30, 2005

Special Interview with Tom Martinek, digital supervisor of Industrial Light & Magic and CGS listener! And just how many glitches can one episode have?! Hulk Smash! (1:10:36)

25 - 25th Extravaganza Part 1 May 27, 2005

Anniversary Episode Part I! 2nd Podcast crossover with Los Comic Geekos on the Best Comic Book Movies! Emails! And a Geek of the Day on Star Wars! To Infinity and Beyond! (1:11:15)

25 - 25th Extravaganza Part 2 May 27, 2005

Anniversary Episode Part II! We list and debate our Top 5 Influential People in the Comic Industry! To Infinity and Beyond! (49:56)

24 - Smallville Season 4 Finale Review May 25, 2005

Smallville Season Four comes to an end so we talk about the Finale! Rao! (52:14)

Star Wars III Movie Review May 23, 2005

Our Star Wars Episode III movie review! The saga ends and we take a look at the characters, our favorite moments, comparisons to the other movies and Trivia! May the Force be with us! (1:07:39)

23 - Meet Alex! May 21, 2005

We introduce our friend Alex to our listeners. And then, another Geek's take on DC Countdown to Infinite Crisis (with spoilers)! Kaji Dha! (33:10)

22 - Selling Comics on Ebay May 20, 2005

Everything you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask) about selling comics on Ebay; also the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie review! Don't Panic! (43:30)

21 - Catching our Breaths May 14, 2005

Want to know how you could win over $100 in trades?? Listen in and get the details to our new contest! Great Krypton! (51:51)

20 - Saturday Morning Cartoons May 11, 2005

For the kid in all of us, we present a discussion on our favorite Saturday Morning Cartoons! Yo Joe! (1:10:06)

19 - Worst Comics Ever May 06, 2005

The Worst Comics Ever discussion continues with Los Comic Geekos; our thoughts on the Ultimates and contests! Merciful Minerva! (50:33)

18 - Current Indie Comic Must Reads May 04, 2005

It's finally here! A discussion on Independent Comics. Also, the first Geek of the Day and we learn more about Matt! Spoon! (1:05:10)

17 - Eisner Nominees for 2004 May 02, 2005

Highlights from the 2005 Eisner Nominations, Important Comic Dates for May and Peter takes a dive in Stump the Rios! Holy Mother of Grok! (42:40)

16 - Introducing Tasha Apr 28, 2005

Who says girls don't read comics? Meet Bryan's wife, Tasha, and find out which comics are on her reading pile. Also, our first listener submitted Stump the Rios! Great Hera! (40:09)

15 - Star Wars: Revelations with Shane Felux Apr 25, 2005

Star Wars fans, don't miss out on this interview with Shane Felux, Director of the Star Wars Revelations fan film! May the Force be with you! (36:31)

14 - Comic Convention Dos and Don'ts Apr 24, 2005

The gang convenes to give the highlights, lowlights, the dos and don'ts on Comic Book Conventions. Think of this as a How-To Guide (or Survival Guide depending on your experience)! Bite me Fanboy! (40:18)

13 - The Crusaders Apr 22, 2005

In a very special episode, the gang reminisce about their attempt at bringing a live-action online comicbook called the Crusaders to life and to Wizard World Chicago's 2000 video contest. Listen in and then watch the episodes! I love this job! (1:02:44)

12 - Los Comic Geekos Apr 20, 2005

Quite possibly the first Comics Podcast Crossover with Los Comic Geekos to talk about the worst comics ever! Trade recommendations! And more! Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb! (43:30)

11 - What's the Perfect Comic Shop? Apr 15, 2005

SPOILERS! We hate them! You should too! And here's why! Also, what would be the perfect comic store? Face Front True Believers! (39:16)

10 - Previews Apr 12, 2005

Coming Attractions for comics shipping in June, Marvel increases their prices, and just what can you learn from comics as a kid? Titans Together! (37:29)

9 - Toys, Toys and more Toys! Apr 08, 2005

Moon Knight, Muppet and Star Wars toys, Superman movie news and more! (38:55)

8 - Marvel and DC Flagship Books Apr 06, 2005

Important Comic Dates for April, just what is DC/Marvel's current Flagship Title and a spoiler-free look at DC Countdown! Suffering Sappho! (44:50)

7 - Sin City Movie Review Apr 02, 2005

The gang gather after seeing Sin City to talk about what could arguably be the best comic book based movie. Come listen ya pansy! (37:39)

6 - Comic Talk Mar 29, 2005

We share our love for the Discount Comic Book Service online store. Also, a look at Marvel's new characters, Comic Movie News, our Top 5 Writer/Artists and who is the better Batman? (41:12)

5 - Talkin' John Byrne Mar 26, 2005

Love him or hate him, John Byrne always creates controversy. In this episode, guest star and longtime Fantastic Four reader Jamie, talks about Byrne's artwork on the series. It's Clobberin' Time! (44:14)

4 - On Time vs Late Comics Mar 18, 2005

A look back at important dates in comics history for the month of March and then Bryan, Peter and guest star Kevin talk about artists and the growing trend of late shipping books. What side are you on? Avengers Assemble! (48:30)

3 - Top 5 Favorite Artists and Writers Mar 12, 2005

Top Five Artists, Top Five Writers and guest Shane Kelly kicks off a new segment called World of Toys! (26:54)

2 - Comics and Comic Movie Talk Mar 08, 2005

Our second episode! Where we talk about upcoming comics we're excited about as well as upcoming comic movies. (32:12)

1 - Comic Geek Speak Begins! Mar 07, 2005

Our first episode! (15:21)