Comic Exposure

It’s that time of the year! The Comic Exposure boys create their 2021 nerdy gift list for the holidays. (see notes for links) In addition, the boys discuss their thoughts on Hawkeye and Ghostbusters: After Life. 1. Criminal: Volume 1 2.Revenge of the Nerd Shirts 3. Art Portfolio 4. Dreamer of Dune: Frank Herbert Biography...

Josh and Travis catch up with one of their favorite creative teams ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS as they comb through the first three graphic novels of the team’s new noir detective series, Reckless. Listen to the boys discuss the first three books in the series: Reckless, Friend of the Devil, and Destroy All Monsters...

Finally Josh gets his wish! After watching the 2021 version of Dune, Josh sits down with Travis to discuss Herbert’s book as well as David Lynch’s film adaption. Plus, stay tuned for a little D.C. news talk.

For this October’s SPOOOOOKY book, Josh and Travis dig into another Joe Hill book: Plunge. Read and listen to what the guys think about the Carpenter style story and how Hill manages to blend a dozen genres into one piece.

Doctor Dan “The Batman Fan” defends his degree in this “Brave and the Bold” pitch club variant. The boys pitch three different Batman team-ups. Listen and decide for yourself who has the best pitch!

What twists to the post-apocalyptic genre will two giants of the comic medium, Jeff Lemire and Jock, bring to the first four issues of their new series, Snow Angels? Tune into to find out as Josh and Trav breakdown their first Comixology original series.

Josh and Travis catch up on all the major geeky summer releases including: Black Widow, Loki, Suicide Squad, He-Man, and summer reads

Wild horses couldn’t tear Josh and Travis from Daniel Warren Johnson’s five issue Beta Ray Bill story. The boys discuss Johnson’s compact storytelling, nostalgia appeal, and pathos within this heroic space journey.

Josh and Travis kick off their “Before the Trade Summer Event” with the heart felt suspense comic “Stray Dogs” by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner. See what the boys have to say about this medium and genre bending mystery. And hug your dog for Christ sakes.

The wait is over! Josh and Travis reveal their summer comic podcast event: Before the Trade Summer. Tune in to find out the details as well as their thought on the Netflix Sweet Tooth Show, Kraven casting, Venom, Kraven and more.

It’s about time the boys got around to talking about Jeff Lemire’s seminal work “Sweet Tooth”. And what better time with the Netflix show around the corner.

Garth Ennis returned to write the Punisher and Josh and Travis return to talk about it. What makes this robotic revenge machine so enduring, and what does Ennis bring to the character that no one else can? Tune in to find out!

Grab your tinfoil hats and hop onboard the conspiracy train as Travis, Josh, and guest (Dr. Dan) read and discuss James Tynion and Martin Simmonds’ new series “The Department of Truth”. Listen to what has the boys so intrigued about this title.

Just in case you haven’t had your fill of Synder cut reviews, Josh and Trav throw their opinions to the airways. In addition, with “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” out, it is time to look at which company are Marvel properties in better hands with for TV shows: Netflix or Disney.

It’s time to talk about the coolest conjurer in comics: Constantine. Gabbie Buckley joins the boys to discuss Tom Taylor’s new D.C. Black Label version of Hellblazer. What makes this salty Brit magician so cool? Tune in as we discuss his devilish affairs in “Rise and Fall”.

Josh and Travis fill in a Hulk-sized hole in the comic book reading with Al Ewing and Joe Bennet’s “Immortal Hulk” Volume 1. Just why has the Hulk eluded the boys for so long? What elements seem essential to the Hulk? And will the guys read more? Tune in and find out.

Gabby joins her husband Josh to pod it up for this special Valentine’s day show, but how secure is this nerdy relationship? Will it last through reviews of “Willy’s Wonderland” and “Wanda Vision”? Tune in to find out!

Do you prefer your thieves “soft boiled” or “hard boiled”? This week Josh and Travis discuss Darwyn Cooke’s illustrated adaption of Richard Stark’s novel “Slayground”. The novel shows a true illustrated action craftsman at work.

What do the creative talents of Scott Snyder and Charles Soule have to contribute to the genre of post-apocalyptic comics? Tune into this episode to find out as Josh and Trav talk world building versus character building, coloring, and much more.

In the last episode of 2020, Josh and Travis look back at the books they read this year and talk about their favorite stories, art, and surprises. Happy New Year!