Comic Book Podcast | Talking Comics

"To the past and future children of the movement" The Talking Comics crew delves deep into the critically-acclaimed graphic novel trilogy, MARCH, by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and artist Nate Powell. The three-volume collection captures the vital, complex history of the Civil Rights Movement from the Lewis' perspective on-the-ground at the time. Brilliantly executed and authentic, MARCH stimulates an emotional, evocative conversation from the crew. Also, Mara and Bob rave about the latest issue of Paper Girls, Steve gets dazzled by Glitterbomb #1, and Joey tries to navigate the quagmire that is Alters #1. Some outside links: Magdalene Visaggio's essay on Alters and the trans narrative Carolyn & Anna's article on March Volumes 1 & 2 here on Talking Comics! More on John Lewis' history and political career

Guests galore as Talking Comics celebrates 250 episodes with a specail over-sized issue!!! Super spectacular listeners, contributors, and patrons of the site call in with questions, comics talk, and salutes to the flagship podcast that started it all!!! The crew talks comics crushes, maligned story lines, tattoos, and She-Hulk. Meanwhile, Bob talks the Start Trek convention in NYC, Mara breaks down the small moments from Civil War II tie-ins Ms. Marvel and Spider-Man, Steve dives headlong into Kim & Kim, and Joey loses his mind over Angel Catbird!!! Also, Bobby's back! Contributor Call-Ins: Jesse Bowden (@JesseBowden) Nate Mondschein (@33andMoonshine) Matthew Iung (@iceo1000) Lorna Maltman (maltmanlorna@gmail.com) Vivek Kembaiyan (@just_Vivek) Nathan Ryan (@Clown_Prince52) Patron Call-Ins: Miguel Lorena Sammie Cassell

The gang gathers to share in Steve's joy as he recounts his recent proposal (congratulations, Steve!). Bob, Mara, and guest Carolyn Cocca spearhead the conversation on shunning in the geek community. We explore why we do it, personal fallacies, and what we could do to be more open with new fans. Fear not, comics are discussed as well, including Joyride, Wonder Woman #5, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, and Emma. Click here for our updated LIGHTNING ROUND list!!! Superwomen You can order Carolyn Cocca's newest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Superwomen-Gender-Representation-Carolyn-Cocca/dp/1501316575/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472646014&sr=8-1&keywords=superwomen+carolyn+cocca Want to know what we explored to find out more about exclusion in fandom? Here are some key articles worth checking out: http://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/473/353 http://testjournal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/460/384 https://brettschenker.com/2014/12/01/demo-graphics-comi

This week, the crew digs deep into the November Solicits from DC, Marvel, and Image Comics and considers the rumors surrounding the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Steve gets real about the just-announced Runaways TV show, Bob chats nerd cruises and Mockingbird, Mara talks up Terry Moore and Echo, and Joey waxes poetical about his inner-theatre nerd with Backstagers. Also, halfway through Civil War II, the team asks the big question: can the Captain Marvel franchise survive this characterization of Carol Danvers? Also also, share your thoughts for next week's Listener Question by using #TCPODMAIL on twitter or e-mailing podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com: Growing up and being shunned for their love of comics, why do so many comics fans then shun those who disagree with them? - Carol Cross

The Talking Comics crew crunches the numbers (statistics!) and delves into the June marketshare report and the representation of women and people of color on the creative side at Marvel, DC, and Image Comics. Then, Bob, Mara, Steve, and Joey do what they do best and talk tons of comics, including Scott Snyder's passion project, All-Star Batman #1, and Phil Jimenez' dynamic first issue to the new Superwoman series. Also, the crew talks cows, squirrels, skrulls, and much, much more!

This week, the Talking Comics crew reviews SUICIDE SQUAD, the latest entry in the DC Extended Universe film franchise. From the cast to the music to the writing to the editing, Mara, Steve, and Joey break down all the good, the bad, and the "meh" of Director/Writer David Ayer's rendition of Task Force X. Also, Bob recaps his super-stellar symposium entitled "Taking the Long Way: The Superheroine's Struggle for Respect."

Goblins on the road to Phandalin? What is this world coming to! Every Dungeons and Dragons game has to start somewhere and what better place than on the road from Neverwinter! Our merry band of adventures choose their names and leap into action. Where will the campaign take them? Roll a d20 and find out! Time for Adventure! Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast hosted by Bobby Shortle, Jacqui Turner, Brian Verderosa and Bob Reyer from Talking Comics. Go on thrilling and ridiculous adventurers with first time D & D players.

The gang gathers to discuss the week's comics, including the new Batgirl series, a return to Wonder Woman's Lies arc, upcoming comic Belzebubs, and Civil War II and it's impact on Captain Marvel and Ms Marvel. The status of Lunella Lafayette as the smartest person in the Marvel Universe is brought up, and we give our stamp of approval on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. We answer questions regarding the "perfect" comic we've read as well as the characters that are important to the advancement of women, POCs, and LGBTQ characters (hint: many of them are in the Marvel Universe). The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Dr. Mara Wood, Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor), Bob Reyer, and Joey Braccino 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.

In a giant-sized, nigh 3-hour episode, the Talking Comics crew breaks down the biggest news from San Diego Comic-Con 2016, including the first trailer for WONDER WOMAN!!! Mara, Bob, Steve, and Joey share their thoughts on that Captain Marvel casting, the Eisner Awards, the new DC Animation film The Killing Joke, and the most exciting comics announcements from Marvel and DC. Also, Steve drops some major mind-blowing theories on one of the team's favorite books of the week, Bryan Lee O'Malley and Leslie Hung's Snotgirl #1!!!

The Talking Comics crew takes a deep dive into Civil War II and the upcoming Marvel NOW slate of new comics! Also, a listener e-mail leads to a lengthy conversation on representation, responsibility, and cultural context in regards to Gene Luen Yang's New Super-Man #1 from DC. Mara gushes over Grand Admiral Thrawn, Steve brings up an awesome all-ages graphic novel from Scholastic, Bob has an announcement, and Joey's back behind the mic!!!

The team talks about Marvel's new Iron Man Riri Williams, share positive feelings about the upcoming Captain Marvel team, and examines June's sales numbers. Guest co-host Carolyn Cocca joins Mara, Bob, and Steve to discuss comics, music, and diversity. Need to know what to read? We pile on the recommendations this week from both mainstream and indie companies.

It is Mara's turn to take over Talking Comics! Fellow Talking Comics writer and podcast co-host Melissa Megan steps in for Joey this week. We have our usual Lightning books with a few standouts like Mockingbird, Human Body Theater, Death Follows, and Zoe Dare vs. the Disasteroid. The crew also takes a second look at Bitch Planet #8 and the importance of transgender representation in comics. We touch on the upcoming Divided We Fall initiative from Marvel and wax poetic about the days when superheroes could be heroes.

Issue #240: Bobby's Farewell and Dark Knight: A True Batman Story In honor of Bobby's retirement, the crew spends this week doing what they do best: TALKING COMICS!!! Aside from the stand-out new releases (Wonder Woman!!!), the crew takes a deep dive into two incredibly effecting graphic novels: Rosalie Lightning by Tom Hart and Dark Night: A True Batman Story by Paul Dini & Eduardo Risso. Also, Mara, Bob, Steve, and Joey say goodbye to Bobby while he takes a moment to reflect on 5 years as host of the Talking Comics podcast "Be true to yourself... Be reasonable, Be informed, Be Intelligent, and you will rise so much farther and higher and more quickly than you would if you were just trying to be everybody else." - Bobby The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor), Bob Reyer, Dr. Mara Wood, and Joey Braccino who weekly dissect the r

Amid all the #REBIRTH relaunches, the Talking Comics crew revisit one of Bobby's favorite Superman stories: Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely's ALL-STAR SUPERMAN!!! Also, Mara squeezes ten books into her lightning round, Steve talks the 1%, Bob gets British, and Joey finally discusses the Tony Awards. Check it!!! The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor), Bob Reyer, Dr. Mara Wood, and Joey Braccino who weekly dissect the releases and give you, the consumer, a simple Roman yay or nay regarding them. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at info@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Wonder Woman Rebirth is here and we check in with experts Bob and Mara on how they thought Greg Rucka did on his return to the series. We also cover all the other Rebirth titles including Aquaman, Action Comics, Detective Comics and The Flash. Which are worth your time? We let you know. Then we chat with American Mary filmmakers the Soska Sisters about their comic work, which superhero they want to tackle and if they think ghost sex is a viable practice. All this and more comics, comics, comics!

Green Arrow, Green Lanterns, Superman, and Batman all got Rebirth specials this week and the crew is here to review all of them. How good is Green Arrow? Does Tom King land his first Batman issue? Find out! We also go deep on Civil War II #1 and find out who loved it and who is checking out. The answer may surprise you! We also talk the Outcast pilot, Preacher and some Manga time!

What a giant week for comics! First we have DC Universe: Rebirth which changes the status quo if the DC Universe. We discuss what we like about it, what we don't and if it got us excited to read DC comics. Then we do our full rundown of the latest mutant movie X-Men: Apocalypse. Does it live up to Days of Future Past and First Class? How does it do juggling its many characters? Is Cyclops still the worst? Find out! Plus we chat about Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and get in deep about the strong feelings on both sides.

Is Comixology Unlimited the Netflix of comics? How is the selection? We dig in and promise to talk to you in a month after we've had time to try it out. We also review a Manga! Nana Vol.1. What does the crew think of it? Find out! We also talk Power Man and Iron Fist, Preacher on AMC, Mae, and Archangel. If you want to read a long with us on our Manga adventure here is the link to Nana on Comixology.

Our own Adam Shaw (Talking Valiant podcast) had the chance to sit down with Jim Zub (writer) and Steven Cummings (artist), the creative team behind Wayward, in a pub just outside Tokyo. Because they live on opposite sides of the planet, this was a rare chance to get both Zub and Cummings in the same room at the same time to talk about Wayward. They talk about how they got started in comics, what lead to them collaborating on the series, and what goes in to making each issue. Jim even goes into what it is like working on a creator own series versus a licensed brand.

Darwyn Cooke (DC New Frontier, Richard Stark's Parker, Catwoman) tragically passed away this week and we do our best to do justice to the man and his work. We also speak about the future of Rat Queens and our thoughts on Tess Fowler leaving the book. On the comic book side of things we get into Captain America and Bucky, Black Panther #2, El Deafo, assign a Manga and much more!