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Everything hurts and we're dying. Well, not really, but we're in rare form this week, folks. Steve hasn't slept properly in two weeks, Joey's on the verge of getting sick, Aaron vanishes into thin air, and Bob's gonna Bob. Don't worry, though, we've still got lots of comics to discuss, plus Marvel Zombies is out, and Joey's got the lowdown.Books: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #3, Woder Woman #25, Superman Unlimited #5, Escape #2, JLU #11, Jeff the Land Shark #4, The THing #5, Vision and the Scarlet Witch #5Other Stuff: Let's Play (anime), Marvel Zombies (TV Series), Peacemaker, Sleep Token, Gojira, Korn, The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Issue #720: Mothman’s MilkshakeDownload Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!It’s the Fall of John, people! John has the conn as Bob and Joey do their best to rein in the man’s chaos energy. Lots of comics this week, including further thoughts on Spectators, Fantastic Four reflections, and the end of DWJ’s Transformer’s run. Also, did you see that Mandalorian and Grogu trailer? ‘Cuz we did!Comics talked this week:Transformer #23-24, Red Hood #1, Thor #1, The Undead Iron Fist #1, Exquisite Corpses, Runaways #4, Spectators, Fantastic Four #2-3, and Phoenix #15. The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Aaron's at the controls this week to help keep Bob and Steve in line as they discuss the awesome power of Bane, the shocking actions of Doom, robots, politics, and the promise of Neon Ichiban.Books: White House Robot ROmance #1, New History of the DC Universe #1-2, Absolute Batman #8-12, SPECTATORS OGN, C.O.R.T. Children of the Round Table #1, Captain America #3, One World Under Doom #7, Fantastic Four #19, FF #1, I Saw It! (One-Shot)Other Stuff: Wet Leg (concert) Faetooth + Slow Crush (concert), Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, Nobody 2The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

NOW on SPOTIFY!It’s time for a new BATMAN #1 y’all and the boys gather round the table to TALK ABOUT IT! Lots of comics this week, a truly unfortunate Roomba story, and some further reflections on the DCU after the Man of Tomorrow news…Comics talked this week: FML #6, Cheetah & Cheshire #2, Poison Ivy #36, Everything Dead & Dying #1, Adventures of Superman: Book of El #1, Closer #1, Maria Llovet’s Artificial #1, The War #2, The Adventures of Lumen N #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #18-20, New Gods #7-9, and Batman #1 The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

The Talking Comics Crew (and their pet cricket) are back! Well, the cricket takes a nap partway through the episode, but still, comic books! That's right, folks! We've got comics, Weapons talk, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, crime noir, dead bodies, and more hot MCU takes than you can handle! Bonesaw is ready! Are you?Comics: Masterminds #1, Huck: Big Bad World #4, You'll Do Bad Things #6, Phoenix #14, Jeff, The Land Shark #3, Fantastic Four #4, Imperial War Planet She--Hulk, The Hunt (Webtoon), Be My Villain (Webtoon), Ghost Lights (Webtoon), Cherry Waves (Webtoon), Helen of Wyndhorn, Scarlet Witch #1-10, Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver TPB, The Knives Voo. 1, Where the Body Was OGNOther Stuff: Nine Inch Nails, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (video game)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaki

NOW on SPOTIFY!The boys are back in town to… TALK COMICS??? That’s right, folks—it’s an episode of Talking Comics that’s pretty much just comics talk! Reflections on the continuing Absolute comics line from DC, Marvel’s epic Imperial, and tons of fantastic indie books. And, just in case you still had questions, Joey gives The Hive a shot this week, too L O L.There’s a little bit of TV as the gang gets to the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker and Amazon’s adaptation of the BOOM! series from 2014, Butterfly.Comics talked this week: The Vision & The Scarlet Witch #4, Harley Quinn x Elvira, Imperial #2-3, Butterfly, The Hive, Escape #1, Huck Big Bad World #3, Heartstopper #13-32, Harley Quinn: Mad Love, Absolute Batman #9-11, Avengers #25-28, and Thing vs. the Marvel Universe The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking

The theater calls and soccer persists, but Aaron, Bob, and Steve are holding the fort while battling power fantasies, the Secret Six, and a food poisoning hangover! Also, is Deadpool Avengers: Doomsday friendly? Is the dream of marrying Steve Orlando dead for some? Find out in this week's exciting episode!Comics: Saint Catherine OGN, The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1-4, Runaways #2, The Power Fantasy #10-11, The Hive #3-4, Fantastic Four #2, Vision and the Scarlet Witch #3, The Secret Six (1967), Batman ‘66 Meets Steed and Mrs. Peel #1–6Other Stuff: To Be Hero X (Anime), Wednesday Season 2 (no spoilers)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

NOW on SPOTIFY!Joey has returned and has the conn this week! Further reflections on Fantastic Four and the MCU, getting back to the drama with ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, and lots of comics this week on the pod, including the finale of Secret Six!Comics talked this week: Barefoot Gen Vol. 1, Captain America #2, One World Under Doom #6, Poison Ivy #35, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League #1, Bitter Root: The Next Movement #5, The Voice Said Kill #1, The War #1, NYX #1-10, Zatanna: Bring Down The House, Grommets, Secret Six #5-6, Napalm Lullaby #10, and Out of Alcatraz #5.

Summer Slam is here, and Bob, John, and Steve have your front row seats to the action! Also, is Comixology trying to kill Steve? How does the new Fantastic Four movie stack against previous FF films? Does the circus make you horny? We'll get to the bottom of this query and talk about comic books along the way!Books: Titans Annual 2025, Justice League Dark Tomorrow, Batman #161, Great British Bump-off Kill Or Be Quilt #4, Fantastic Four Fanfare #3, Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius #1, Fantastic Four #1--#10 (vol 1), FF Movie re-watch (Corman/Sassone +"Doomed!", Tim Story films), Renegade Royale OGN, The Magic Order Books 1-3Other Stuff: SUMMER SLAM, The Bad Guys 2 (movie)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally out in theaters, and we're gonna talk about it! In this special episode, Steve's mom crashes the pod to discuss the Fab Four with five superfans, as we celebrate Marvel's latest (and best?!?!) film!This is a movie review episode only. We'll get back to books next week.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

A legend is passed, bu the Talking Comics podcast lives on! In this episode, Bob, Aaron, John, and Steve remember the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, get in the ring for DC's K.O. event, go to Zatanna's magic show, brave Hell with Wonder Woman, go under the sea with Aquaman, fight fampires in the Vatican, and more!Books: Aquaman #1-6, Imperial #2, The World to Come #2, Marvel Swimsuit Special 2025, Zatanna #4-6, Bandette Vol. 5, Banned Book Club OGN, Grommets #1-7, Absolute Wonder Woman #1-7, The Magic Order 5 #6, Vatican City #3, Assorted Crisis Events #3Other Stuff: Wonder Woman 1984 (movie), Doneky Kong Bananza (video game), Beyond the Gates (TV series)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

The era of Gods and Monsters is officially upon us! James Gunn's Superman is flying into theaters, and we've got some super-heated and super-enthusiastic thoughts about the Man of Steel's latest adventure! We also hit up a local comic shop to snag some zines, see "Weird Al" and Puddles Pity Party in Toronto, embrace the new Fantastic Four, and more!Books: Through the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1, Meat Eaters OGN, Grommets Vol. 1, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1, The Unchosen #1, Sand: Twin Blades, Demonic Barbershop, The Dark Lord Rothko is Dead, PLUMMET, Drops of God, Abortion Pill Zine, Motherlover, Surely, You Cant' Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane, It's Jeff: Infinity Paws, FML #1-5, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Fantastic Four #1, Fantastic Four: The End #1-6Other Stuff: Superman (2025, KPop Demon Hunters, "Weird Al," Puddles Pity PartyThe Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkl

Issue #709: Superman Plays Late Nite Cornhole on HBODownload Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!It’s a week of epic returns: The return of John! The return of our favorite Book Club Barkeep, NIKKI (@sours_and_sass)! And, of course, the return of Superman to movie screens this week elicits a lot of conversation around the Man of Steel and his place in comic book and film history. Is the gang excited for the movie? Will the people flock to the theaters for it? The shadow knows!Also, reflections on Ironheart and the state of MCU TV and reactions to Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti’s Captain America #1.Comics talked this week: Mortals (Radix Publishing), Banned Book Club (Iron Circus), Bandette Vol. 1, Adventureman: Family Tree #3, Marvel Zero #1, Captain America #1, Superman Confidential #1-5 and #11, All-Star Superman #1-12, Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-12, Man of Steel #1-6, Superman: the Last Days of Lex Luthor #1-3.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics. The podcast is hosted by Steve Seig

This episode if all about Marvel's Ironheart, the mad genius of The Department of Truth, the must-read Vision/Scarlet Witch, Tramps of the Apocalypse, and News From the Fallout! There's other stuff, too. You'll see. You'll all see... Books: Karate Prom OGN, Gilt Frame #1-3, The Department of Truth #31, News From the Fallout #1, Birds of Prey #23, Vision/Scarlet Witch #2, The THing #2, Fantastic Four #33, Absolute Superman #1-7, Superman Lost #1-10, Tramps of the Apocalypse #1 Other Stuff: Ironheart Episodes 1-3, (No spoilers), The Bear Season 4, Squid Games Season 3, The Naked Gun movies The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcas, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Aaron's got the controls this week while Steve hangs with Mickey Mouse, Joey celebrates his birthday, the Summer of John continues, and Bob participates in a British Bake-Off! This episode discusses superheroes, Sinners, our hopes for the Comixology competitor, Neon Ichiban, and more!Books: Fantastic Four: Fanfare #2, Zatanna #5, Great British Bump-Off: Kill of Be Quilt #3, Jeff the Land Shark #1, Batman/Superman: World's Finest #39, Justice League: Unlimited #7, Ultimate X-Men #1-16, Exquisite Corpses #2Other Stuff: Batman: Under the Red Hood (animated movie), Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (animated movie), Sinners (movie), Disney's Zombies (TV movies)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcas, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomi

This week, the Three Stooges are at the helm as Bob, Joey, and Steve discuss the real-world implications of One World Under Doom, the lasting appeal of Rainbow Rowell's Runaways, Shakespeare, and the majesty of early 2000s disaster movies!Books: Lost Fantasy #2, New Avengers #1, Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #1, Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga #1, Phoenix #12, One World Under Doom #5, The New Girl OGN, Runaways #1, The Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1-4Other Stuff: It's pretty much a guaranteeThe Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcas, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Issue #705: You Working Again, John?Download Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!No, not that John -- OUR John is back!! Lots of comics this week, including two big Marvel debuts in Jonathan Hickman’s IMPERIAL #1 and the newest Marvel Knights joint, THE WORLD TO COME #1. Also, lots of hype (???) for next month’s Superman, which got complicated given the recent Warner Bros/Discovery news…And yes, a visit to the John Wick universe and reactions to the Season 3 trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!Comics talked this week: Mommy Blog, Poison Ivy #34, Birds of Prey #22, Metamorpho #6, Imperial #1, The Moon Is Following Us #10, Be Not Afraid #1, The World to Come #1, and Secret Six #3-#4.The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, Chris Ceary, and John Burkle who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you

In this episode, we get Radioactive, ride a Kill Train to Larazursville, blog with Mommy, and examine the Arsehole Pyramid! We also review Karate Kid: Legends, binge-read some comics, and discuss the comic book crossovers that never were!Books: Radioactive OGN, Unstoppable Wasp, I, Zombie Vol. 1, Lessons in Chemistry, Giant Sized X-Men #1, We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #3, Power Fantasy #9, Mommy Blog, Kill Train #5, Fantastic FOur #20-23, The Power Fantasy #1-5Other Stuff: Karate Kid: LegendsHere is the link for Bob's GoFundMe: https://tinyurl.com/nhkns658The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

In this week's episode, Aaron goes Beyond the Gates and below the foundation of Vatican City, Bob's has a bone to pick with The Thing, Steve's Dept. of Truth dreams come true, and Dr. Carolyn Cocca serves up comics about delicious food!Additionally, the crew pays tribute to the great Peter David, waxes rhapsodic about characters loved and lost, and discusses proper concert etiquette.Books: Vatican City #1-2, Sleep #1, Killer: Affairs of the State, Oishinbo, Food Wars, She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat, Wakakozake, Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles, Bug Wars #2-4, Dept. of Truth #30, Bitter Root: The New Movement #3, The Vision & The Scarlet Witch #1, The Thing #1, Fantastic Four #32, Fantastic Four vs. Galactus TPB, Silver Surfer (Dan Slott)Other Stuff: Sessanta Ver. 2.0 (Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Primus)Check out the Aces and Aros: An Asexual and Aromantic Comic Book Anthology Kickstarter Campaign:https://tinyurl.com/55dpnzhxThe Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomi

Aaron has the controls this week, and he's ready to spit on that thang for another episode of the Talking Comics podcast! In this episode, Bob helps introduce new readers to Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura's I Kill Giants; Joey ignores the warnings and starts Feeding Ghosts, Aaron goes viral while discussing Huck: Big Bad World, and Steve exhumes a pile of Exquisite Corpses!We also discuss the Superman and Ironheart trailers, pitch our comics inspired by childhood memories, and more!Books: Sister Imperator #2-3, huck: Big Bad World #1, Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #4, Feeding Ghosts OGN, I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer #2, Green Hornet/Miss Fury #4-5, One World Under Doom #4, I Kill Giants OGN, Exquisite Corpses #1, Supergirl #1, MEOW MAN (Webtoon)Other Stuff: Superman + Ironheart trailers, Mission: Impossible movies, ANDORThe Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, and John Burkle who weekly dis