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Joey's back this week as the gang dives deep into some crazy comics, some big changes over at DC Comics, and a ton of listener questions. Melissa checks out some Eisner nominees, Bob checks in with the end of Batgirl & the Birds of Prey and the first post-Erica Henderson issue of Squirrel Girl, and Steve read Venom #1.  Books talked about this podcast include: Squirrel Girl: 2 Fuzzy, 2 Furious, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #32, Batgirl/BoP #22, Velvet Vol. 1-3, The Foreigner, Old Man Logan, Angelic Vol 1, Redlands Vol. 1, The Tea Dragon Society , Venom #1, Metal: Justice League - No Justice #1 , The New Mutants: Dead Souls #3, Domino #2.  The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomic

Bob, Jessica, and Steve are holding down the fort, this week, so you'd better hold onto your butts. This episode, the crew recap their Free Comic Book Day adventures, present extended Lightning Rounds, and answer a whole bunch of fun questions from both our listeners and co-hosts. Plus, mythological creatures, esteemed coffee dates, and Starfleet assignments! Buy the ticket, take the ride! Books talked about this podcast include: Red Sonya / Tarzan #1, Giant Days #38, Marvel Rising #0, Moon Girl #30, Abbot #4, Zero's Journey #1, Street Angel Dog, The Ghost & The Owl Vol. 1, Death & Glory #1, Batman #48, DC Nation #0, A Girl in the Himalayas GN, Be Prepared GN, and Rock Candy Mountain Vol. 1 & 2

'NUFF SAID, TRUE BELIEVERS. FYI: WE GO FULL SPOILERS @ ~53:00. So watch out! Avengers: Infinity War is the 19th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is directed by Joe & Anthony Russo from a script by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt, and many more. It is in theaters now! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Before the gang succumbs to AVENGERS INFINITY WAR HYPE HYPE HYPE, there are still comics to discuss!!! This week: an adorable graphic novel called My Boyfriend is a Bear, a new series from Image called Skyward, and the landmark 1000th issue of Action Comics!!! Also, the gang dissects the new Venom trailer, chats about the ongoing mindmess that is Legion, and takes a slew of Listener Questions!!! This week's question is from Joey: Pitch a solo series and a team-up book featuring characters that you feel finally deserve their time to shine. Any publisher. Heroes or villains. (We know: not really a question... but Joey's weird, soooo...) #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talk

Lots of comics on this week's episode, including the second issue of Gideon Falls, the first issue of Dead Hand from Image, the thirty-first issue of Squirrel Girl (and a send-off for Erica Henderson), the eighth issue of Eternal Empire, and two new Marvel number ones: Exiles and DOMINO (from pod-fav Gail Simone!)!!! Oh yeah, and the epic 700th issue of Captain America!!!! Also, Melissa and Joey debate the season 8 finale of The Walking Dead. Also also, as per Mr. Bob Reyer himself, the gang gets creative with the responses to this week's question:If you could have your favorite piece of literature (novel, short story, poem. film, anything) turned into a graphic novel, what would it be, and who would be on the creative team behind it??? #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from

WHAT A WEEK!!!! Between new issues of Wicked + Divine, BATMAN, Marvel Two-In-One, and Giant Days, it's almost like the comic book industry KNEW we would be talking our favorite comics on this week's episode!!! Also, Steve talks about the last issue of Saladin Ahmed's break-out series, Black Bolt, and the gang weighs in on the latest series from Image, ISOLA by Brenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl. Also also, the crew takes a shot at filling out their absolute DREAM COMIC BOOK CHARACTER ROCK BAND LINE-UP. Who you got on keys??? #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Holy retcon, Batman!!! DOOMSDAY CLOCK is back!!! The gang reviews the latest issue of DC's now-semi-monthly event series, as well as Breathless #1, the latest new series from Black Mask Studios. Oh yeah, and you might have heard that a little team called THE FANTASTIC FOUR is returning to Marvel!!! Obviously we all need to hear Bob's reaction, right??? Tune in this week for comics, movies, and much much more!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

This week, the gang laughs, cries, and makes their ancestors proud!!! Joining the regular round table of Steve, Joey, Jess, and Bob for this episode is the splendidious Bronwyn, and the conversation veers off in all sorts of directions, including reviews of Season 2 of JESSICA JONES and I KILL GIANTS, discussion on a myriad of comics like The Might Thor #705 and Batman #43, and recent announcements regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe!!! Tune in for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, witty puns, and, as always, lots and lots of comics talk!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Were you one of the MILLIONS (millions!!!) of people who saw the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer this past week??? The Talking Comics crew did and they're here with all their wild and rambunctious theories and musings (Joey even adds to his #AvengersSecretInvasion theory--it gets weird). Also, tons of comics talk this week, including some old school Wonder Woman, some Beautiful Canvas, some Eternity Girl, and some WICKED + DIVINE.  Also also, the gang bids a fond farewell to Kelly Thompson's Hawkeye... :(  #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Abandoned by Joey and Jessica, Bob and Steve embark on a comic book adventure for the ages as they discuss such titles as Ed Brubaker and Darwyn Cooke's Catwoman, Gideon Falls, Infidel, Giants Days, Bombshells United, Captain America, You Have Killed Me, It Rhymes with Lust, X-Men Red and more! They also engage in a chin-wag regarding some exciting news items such as Gail Simone's Plastic Man and Joshua Williamson's team-up with Stjepan Sejic. Buckle up folks, and please keep your hand and feet inside the podcast at all times.

Stay tuned after the outro for a special OSCARS conversation!!! MUCH AND MANY COMICS TALKED ON THIS WEEK'S TALKING COMICS!!! Steve catches up on All-New Wolverine, Melissa checks out Mayhem and The Stowaways, Joey finally reads Royden Lepp's RUST epic, and Bob signs off on the final issues of Captain Marvel and America. Also, the gang reviews Black Masks' latest new series, The Wilds, and takes a series of listener questions!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Bob, Jessica, and Steve deliver a punchy AF podcast this week, as they wax rhapsodic about things like The Justice League Drinking Game, a meeting with G. Willow Wilson, Young Animal's Milk Wars, as well as all the promising titles announced at Image Expo 2018! Strap in, folks. We're going to plaid. #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

THE KING IS HERE!!! BLACK PANTHER has taken movie theaters by storm all around the world and the Talking Comics crew is HERE. FOR. IT. Tune in this week for the crew's review of the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis, and Angela Bassett, Black Panther is in theaters now! Also, the gang goes in deep on the just-announced MARVEL "FRESH START" and debriefs the latest addition to the KICK-ASS Universe from Image!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

OH MAN!!! Remember all those times Steve said he'd never read The Dark Phoenix Saga. Well guess what!!! HE FREAKING DID IT! And the rest of the gang did as well!!! Tune in to this week's open discussion to hear their thoughts on Claremont & Byrne's groundbreaking X-Men storyline from Uncanny X-Men #129-137. Also, tons of comics this week, as Bob talks the 20th Anniversary of Spider-Girl in What If #105, Joey gets giddy over Backstagers: Valentine's Day Intermission Special, Jess raves about the returns of I Hate Fairyland and Scales & Scoundrels, and Steve continues the Jean Grey chatter with X-Men: Red #1!!! Also also, listener questions!!! Check it!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you c

What a week for comics!!! Between the long-awaited announcement of Brian Michael Bendis' writing duties with the publisher and the announcement of not one but TWO surprise new imprints geared toward young readers, DC Comics made news like whoa this past week and the Talking Comics crew (and special guest Matt Wood of Bendis Assembled!!!) is here to unpack all of it!!! Also, tons of comics and tons of listener questions!!! Tune in!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

This episode, it's comics for days as the gang raves about ABBOTT #1, a new supernatural-thriller comic from Saladin Ahmed (Black Bolt) and Sami Kivela for Boom! Studios. Listen in for updates on Doomsday Clock and Black Magick, a plethora of new number ones, and a little Marvel Two-In-One!!! Steve and Joey also share their thoughts on The CW's latest superhero show, BLACK LIGHTNING. Also also, the crew shares their reactions to the just-released trailer for ANT-MAN & THE WASP.  #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

The Ice Cream Man comes round this week as the gang gets into it with some of the best and brightest from last week's comics, including the debut issue of THE ICE CREAM MAN, a new horror-anthology comic from Image!!! Then, the crew covers The Three Rooms in Valerie's Head, a new graphic novel by David Gaffney and Dan Berry for Top Shelf/IDW!!! Also, the ladies abound this episode, as Bob throws it back to a special Wonder Woman edition of Ms. magazine, Steve brings out The Unbelievable Gwenpool, Joey chats Assassinistas, and Melissa talks Jenny Finn, a crime/horror comic from Mike Mignola & Troy Nixey!  Also also, more listener questions and some comics-related news!!! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you c

2018 keeps rolling along as the gang talks tons of comics this week, including the final issue of Palmiotti & Conner's Harley Quinn!!! Also, Bob and Jess drill down into the recent sales figures for DC and Marvel. Also also, dream teams, heist squads, secret invasions, and dark matter abound in the epic LISTENER QUESTIONS segment!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

2018 is off to a HOT START with an astonishing interview with SEAN LEWIS & CAITLIN YARSKY, the creators of Image's latest hit series, COYOTES!!! After a series of uncanny connections between the creators and your Talking Comics co-hosts, Sean & Caitlin dive deep into Coyotes and their comic book origin stories.  Also, the gang dives deep into the epic conclusion to Gail Simone's Crosswinds and runs through the first lightning rounds of the New Year!!! Also also, LISTENER QUESTIONS!!! WOO!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Happy New Year to all you comic book nerds out there!!! Welcome to THE BEST OF 2017 AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZA!!! Steve, Bob, Jessica, and Joey gather 'round the (internet) table to deliberate painstakingly over the best in comics from last year. Who will win?!? Who will also be a winner, but just be called "#2" for the sake of numbering?!?! WILL JOEY FINALLY GET WICKED + DIVINE TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS!?!?! Tune in and see how it all shakes down!!! #READCOMICS The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is@TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.