I Read Comic Books

Tia sat down with Ted Brandt and Ro Stein to discuss their book Crowded, quarantine baking, and how they got into comics.Continue readingBonus Minisode | Interview with Ted Brandt and Ro Stein

Paul and Mike are joined by Dr. Travis Smith, Professor of Political Theory at Concordia in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and author of the book Superhero Ethics!Continue readingMinisode 42 | Special Guest Dr. Travis Smith – Superhero Ethics

Mike is joined by Kara and Brian to discuss the crossover collection Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy Vol 1!Continue readingEpisode 252 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy Vol 1.

Nick and Kate try to keep Mike sane this week. But when we're not learning to count, the gang dives into an old topic (from episode 170!): Comics you would give to yourself at camp.Continue readingEpisode 251 | “My Name Is Mike Rapin And This Is An X-Men Book”

Tia sat down with Henry Barajas to discuss his book La Voz De M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo, missing the con scene, and exploring the desert.Continue readingBonus Minisode | Interview with Henry Barajas

Paul is joined by Kara and Kait to discuss comics they didn't think they would like, but ended up liking regardless.Continue readingEpisode 250 | Put It In Your Cart For The Kids

Mike sat down with comic creator and podcaster Gabe Cheng to discuss his latest Kickstarter with Elisa Meneghel, Love at First Bite, his latest comic reads, and being a comic creator!Continue readingBonus Minisode | Gabe Cheng – Love At First Bite Kickstarter

This week, Mike is joined by René and Brian to discuss three manga series picked for Brian: Dr. Stone, Act-Age, and Spy x Family. As it turns out, what Brian likes and dislikes continues to confound Mike and René.Continue readingEpisode 249 | How DARE you, Brain?

This episode was recorded in the recent past! Brian and Kate discuss the Locke & Key TV series on Netflix and how it compares to the comic from which the show is based!

Paul twisted Mike's arm for this minisode and had him read Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 02.Continue readingMinisode 40 | Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 02

Paul and René sit down to discuss the history of Superman's heritage as the "Last Son of Krypton."Continue readingMinisode 39 | Get You A Superman Who Can Do Both: Superman’s Kryptonian Heritage

Kara and Nick go head to head this week, trading comic from their favorite publishers: Archie Comics and Valiant Comics. Continue readingMinisode 38 | Archie Comics vs. Valiant Comics

Mike and René are joined by special guest, Danny Martinez, host of the Next Issue Podcast, to talk about the wonders of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and more!Continue readingMinisode 37 | We Just Love Dragon Ball, Okay?

Kate and Kait join Mike to discuss our Goodreads Book of the Month: On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden as picked by our wonderful Goodreads membersContinue readingEpisode 248 | Goodreads Book of the Month: On A Sunbeam

Nick and Mike continue their delicious journey into the horror show that is Ice Cream Man with Volume 4: Tiny Little Lives. What terrifying new thing will we discover this volume?Continue readingMinisode 36 | Ice Cream Man Vol. 4: Tiny Little Lives

Mike and Tia are joined by special guest: Chip Mosher (writer of the OGN: BLACKING OUT on Kickstarter right now! ) to talk comics, kickstarters, and working in the comic industry! Continue readingMinisode 35 | Special Guest: Chip Mosher!

Paul, Kate, and Mike take a dive into the "comic book time machine" to discuss three comics that came out the year and month they were born: The Saga of Swamp Thing #3, Psi-Force #1, and Green Arrow (1988) #10.Continue readingEpisode 247 | Spoilers, I’m baby

Mike, Tia, and Paul sit down with special guest, Elsa Charretier. The gang discusses Elsa's latest art book, her work on November, and how she broke into the industry.Continue readingMinisode 34 | Special Guest: Elsa Charretier!

Nick and Kait join Mike to discuss the comics based on the TV series Firefly. Continue readingEpisode 246 | The Biggest Sci-Fi Series Ever Made: Firefly

Mike is joined by Kara and Paul this week to ask each other a question... Continue readingEpisode 245 | Three is the Final Number