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Three Americans, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In this special episode – and a change to the planned topic - the Ladies are joined by two very special guests; author A S King comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, to talk about King’s surrealist young adult novel, I Crawl Through It. This episode contains spoilers for the book, topics that some listeners may find upsetting, and a lot of swearing – you have been warned! Oh, and AS King slams a brand new poem, never seen or heard before. Everyone else loses their minds. Next month, as previously promised, the ladies will be looking at the recent movie adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time, based on the book by Madeline L’Engel. They will also be releasing a special mini episode to coincide with Halloween, to give you some family friendly suggestions for spooky entertainment. You can find out more about the work of AS King on her website, https://www.as-king.com/ Her new novel, DIG, is due for releas

The dust has settled and the cosplay capes are hanging on the rack--the gang is back from NEW YORK COMIC-CON!!! Tune in this week for all the news, stories, and emotional anecdotes from the biggest weekend in comics, as told by your loyal Talking Comics hosts!!! Also, TONS of new comics are on the docket this episode, as well as some late breaking news!!! Check it! Comics talked this week on Talking Comics: Strangers in Paradise XXV: The Chase, Paper Girls #25, Giant Days #43, Wonder Woman/JLD: The Witching Hour, Black Canary/Zatanna: Bloodspell OGN, Blackbird #1, Sparrowhawk #1, WICKED + DIVINE 1373, Death Orb #1, Anarchy Dreamers: A Girls Made of Knives, F*ck Off Squad, Punk Taco!!, Dead Rabbit #1, Lollipop Kids #1, Jook Joint #1, Asgardians of the Galaxy #2, and Batman #56. 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 eve

On this week's podcast, Bob, Melissa, and Steve are joined by Eisner Award-winning author Prof. Carolyn Cocca for a bit NYCC hype, X-Men: Dark Phoenix trailer talk, and more comic book discussion than you can ever imagine! Please keep your feet and hands inside the podcast at all times, and enjoy! Books talked about this podcast: Domino Annual #1, Justice League Odyssey #1, Moon Girl/Devil Dinosaur #35, Doomsday Clock #7, Scooby-Doo Team-Up #39, Batgirl #27, Alice: From Dream to Dream GN, Batman: White Knight #1-3, Regression, Gideon Falls #1-7, Heroes in Crisis #1, Refrigerator Monologues, Batman Beyond #24, The Tenth Doctor: The Ghost Ship #1, My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries #5 and Friendship is Magic #70, Faith: Dreamside #1, Buffy Season 12 #4, Modern Fantasy #4, Man-Eaters #1, Wonder Woman #55 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 M

It's all about the Batawang on this week's podcast! That's right, folks. We're getting up close and personal with Bruce's Wayne all thanks to Batman Damned #1. Oh, but wait, there's more. We also look back on Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy film, talk our favorite indie publishers, and recommend a series of must-read titles. Come for the comics, stay for the debate about who has the better ass: Batman or Nightwing? Books talked about this podcast: Harley Quinn #50, Captain America Annual #1, Thor #5, Life of Captain Marvel #3, Dick Tracy #1, Patience! Conviction! Revenge! #1, Rose Vol 2, Batman Damned #1, The Sandman Vol. 1 Preludes & Nocturnes, Batman #55, West Coast Avengers #2, Rainbow Brite #1, as well as many more! 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.

Yo did y'all peep that trailer or what???? That's right True Believers! Just one week after the Talking Comics went gaga over EW's pictorial, CAPTAIN MARVEL WENT AND DROPPED A TRAILER ON ALL OF US!!! And of course the crew has got their analysis and wild theories ready to go. Also, tons of awesome comics this week, including Fantastic Four #2 and Catwoman #3!!! Comics talked this week: Wonder Woman #54, Nancy Drew #4, Elvira #2, Plastic Man #4, Domino #6, Marvel Rising: Omega, Squirrel Girl #36, Wicked + Divine #39, Low Road West #1, Seeds #2, Welcome to Wanderland #1, Cemetery Beach #1, Blood Realm #1, Crowded #2, Journey Into Mystery: The Birth of Krakoa, Sun Bakery Vol. 1, Catwoman #3, Fantastic Four #2, Ms. Marvel #34, and many more! 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 ne

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their fourth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the character of Ms. Marvel, with a specific focus on Kamala Khan. This episode features embiggening, entitlement, emotions and… face-kicking?! Next month the ladies will be looking at the recent movie adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time, based on the book by Madeline L’Engel. Ladies of Valhalla is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female or female-identifying creators, or featuring female or female-identifying characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on ladiesofvalhalla@gmail.com The Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer. ‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was create

Lots of big news this week in the world of comics--Brie Larson and EW bent the internet with an exclusive Captain Marvel spread! Spider-Man hit the PS4 and took over everyone's twit-feed! The Asgardian's took over the Galaxy! And Iron Fist Season 2 was pretty... good!? Yessir, Steve, Bob, Joey, and Melissa gather round the table to break it all down for you--our loyal listeners!!! Excelsior!!! Comics talked this week: Captain America #3, Silver Surfer Annual #1, Ant-Man & the Wasp #5, Giant Days #42, Paper Girls #24, The Defenders Vol. 5, War Bears #1, Dreaming #1, Femme Magnifique Anthology, The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, Asgardians of the Galaxy #1, Batman #54, plus many more! 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 @Tal

Steve is back, and this week he's joined by Mr. Bob Reyer and Vampire Bill's #1 fan, Jessica Schaeffer, for another round of comic book podcast goodness. On this week's show, Steve recaps his trip to FanExpoCanada 2018, we bid a fond farewell to the legendary Marie Severin, and of course, talk a whole lot of comics. It's an unhinged episode folks, so get ready to laugh, and hopefully have a whole lot of fun listening in. Books talked about this podcast: Animosity #1-15, Animosity: The Rise #1-3, Animosity: Evolution #1-7, Daffy Duck vs. The Joker #1, Runaways #12, Ms. Marvel #33, Batgirl #26, Batgirl Annual #2, Catwoman/Tweety & Slyvester, The Cat #1, The Necronomicon (yeah, that Necronomicon), Rick & Morty / Dungeons & Dragons #1, Beyonders #1, World of Warcraft Books 1 & 2, plus many more! 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 Melis

JOEY HAS THE CON!!! Two pod-fav creators had two new books this week--Kelly Thompson dropped West Coast Avengers and Cullen Bunn dropped Cold Spots--and Joey, Bob, and Melissa are ALL OVER THEM BOTH. Plus, TC contributor Lee Henry joins the top of the show to talk about his time at FlameCon 2018!!! Also, the gang addresses the latest #Comicsgate developments. So get ready for that. Comics talked this week: Red Sonja/Tarzan #4, Wonder Woman #53, Moon Girl/Devil Dinosaur #34, Life of Captain Marvel #2, Planet of the Apes: Visionaries, Shanghai Red #3, Mr & Mrs X #2, By Night #2-3, A Study in Emerald TPB, Death of Love TPB, Aphrodite V #1-2, WEST COAST AVENGERS #1, and Cold Spots #1. 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 @TalkingComi

Last week was a week for comics with the debut issue of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos' Pearl, a dynamic new series in Crowded from Chris Sebela and Ro Stein, milestone issues of Batgirl and Batwoman, and the beginning of the end for Marvel's merry mutants in EXTERMINATION #1. Also, a new issue of Batman obvi.  Also also, lots of throwback reading over the lasts few days, as the crew dives deep into Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Criminal and James Robinson's run on Scarlet Witch. Comics talked this week: Batgirl #25, Thor #4, The Infamous Iron Man #1-12, Scarlet Witch #1-15, Extermination #1, The New World #1, Oddwell #1, Batwoman #1-18, Criminal #1-10, Pearl #1, Crowded #1, and Batman #53.  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 handl

THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMICS MAGAZINE HAS FINALLY RETURNED TO THE STANDS!!! That's right, loyal listeners, THE FANTASTIC FOUR have returned, and you know Bob is just beside himself. The gang is joined by contributed John Burkle to talk the first issue featuring the return of Marvel's first family! Also this issue, listener questions, Catwoman #2, the Uncanny X-Men: Disassembled announcement, and much comics galore!!! Comics talked this week: Domino #5, Plastic Man #3, Nancy Drew #3, Astonishing X-Men #14, Wonder Woman #52, Squirrel Girl #35, Black Badge #1, James Robinson’s Fantastic Four run, Dead Hand #5, Sandman Universe #1, Farmhand #1-2, Morte, Her Infernal Descent #2-4, Making Friends GN, and Fantastic Four #1. 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. Ou

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their third episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the novel Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future, from novelist A.S. King. Please note, this episode talks about mental health issues, and suicide. There are links to resources at the bottom of the show notes, and the Ladies would like to tell all of their listeners that they are here if you need to reach out. Next month they will be looking at the character of Ms. Marvel in her various incarnations, with a specific focus on Kamala Khan. Ladies of Valhalla is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female or female-identifying creators, or featuring female or female-identifying characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them

Tune in for a special interview edition of the TALKING COMICS podcast with friend of the pod KELLY SUE DECONNICK (Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly)!!! Kelly Sue dives deep into some of her most acclaimed work and talks about the future for her as a storyteller across media! 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.

WE MADE IT!!! 350 EPISODES Y'ALL!!! Thanks to everyone who made this possible--it has been an honor and a privilege talking comics with you all over the last 350 episodes. And a very special thanks to some very very very special guests who help make this episode uber-amazing!!! (SPOILERS: IT'S SEAN LEWIS & CAITLIN YARSKY OF COYOTES FAME AND JEREMY WHITLEY OF UNSTOPPABLE WASP FAME!!!) Books talked about this show include: Giant Days #41, Batman #52, Leviathan #1, Backways Vol. 1 : All the Forgotten Things, and Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World.  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.

Sweet Solomon Grundy, Born on a Mundy--Joey's back!!! He joins the crew and hits the ground running with tons of comics talk, including the shocking "season finale" of SAGA, the end of Harrow County, and new first issues of Mr. & Mrs. X, Bone Parish, and Justice League Dark. Also, Bob's got your Doomsday Clock update coming in hot!!! Also this episode, Melissa leads the conversation on TEEN TITANS GO! To the Movies!!! So CRACK AN EGG ON IT--CACAW!!! Books talked about this show include: Modern Fantasy #2, Making Friends, Marvel Two-in-One #8, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur #33, Doomsday Clock #6, Wonder Woman #51, Bone Parish #1, Shanghai Red #2, The Seeds #1, Saga #54, Descender #32, Harrow County, Hellicious #1, Justice League Dark #1, Mr. & Mrs. X #1, and The Weatherman #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

This week on the Talking Comics podcast, Bob, Jessica, and Steve take off their pants, sip on a bit of Grandpa's old medicine, and wax rhapsodic about the many comic book announcements, Eisner Award winners, and trailers of San Diego Comic-Con. So sit back, relax, and let us take you away on a magical mystery tour sponsored by the good people at Pants Are Dumb.  Books talked about this show include: Batwoman #17, Life of Captain Marvel #1, The Thrilling Adventure Hour #1, Magic: The Order #1-2, Rob William's Suicide Squad, and much more! We also discuss the debut trailers for the following films: Aquaman, Shazam!, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Glass, and DC Universe's Titans.

Bob, Jessica and Steve assemble, once again, to bring you another podcast filled with dead horses, warm hugs, and details regarding Joey's One Man Show Repertoire. So gather round, dig your heels in, and enjoy! Books talked about this show include: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #34 , Ms. Marvel #32 , Giant Days #40, Paper Girls #22, Nancy Drew #2 , Star Trek: New Visions #22, She Could Fly #1, Little Girl #1, Morte, X-23 #1, and Farmhand #1, Outpost Zero #1, Plastic Man #2, Domino #4, among others.

An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of Valhalla. In their second episode the Ladies talk through the award winning webcomic and graphic novel Nimona, from Noelle Stevenson. They take an in depth look at the story, art and characters, as well as coming up with a soundtrack for the book and a dream cast for the forthcoming movie adaptation. Also, Jessica schools everyone on why we eat fast food, Sarah proves she has terrible taste in music, and Bronwyn goes all Shakespearean! Next month they will be looking at A.S. King’s novel Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future, a story about photography, feminism and the future. Thank you to everyone who reached out with feedback on the first episode, especially about Sarah being too quiet - they do say there is a first time for everything! In an attempt to sort out the volume issues, the Ladies have turned Sarah up, but maybe a bit too much. We promise that W eats working on the issues, and hope that you will b

Bob, Melissa, Jessica and Steve get all dolled up for the big Batman #50 wedding celebration. Plus, the gang reviews Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp. But wait ... there's more. We also make time for Lightning Rounds, Open Discussion and field a few of your fine Listener Questions. Enjoy! Books Talked About This Podcast: Batman #50, Catwoman #1, I Hate Fairyland #20, Captain America #1, Son of Hitler, Cosmic Ghost Rider #1, Marvel Rising: Squirrel Girl/Ms. Marvel #1, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #1, Death and Glory #1-3, Sword Daughter #1-2

This week, we have not one but TWO very special guests: Sarah Miles (co-host of the Ladies of Valhalla podcast!) and Kristen Gudsnuk (creator of Henchgirl and Making Friends)!!!! The two incredible women join Bob and Joey as they talk through all the biggest news and releases in comics-dom from the last week, including the milestone 50th issue of Ms. Marvel, the first issue of Matthew Rosenberg's Multiple Man, and Kristen's own work on Modern Fantasy #1!!! The crew also weighs in on the Batman #50/New York Times spoiler fiasco from this past weekend and Bob gives a heartfelt tribute to Harlan Ellison. Check it! Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include:Batgirl #24, Batman: Prelude--Harley/Joker, Moon Girl #32, Marvel Two-in-One #7, Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever--The Original Teleplay, Multiple Man #1, Sentry #1, Kill or be Killed #20, I Love this Part by Tillie Waldren, ApocalyptiGirl by Andrew MacLean, Taproot by Keezy Young, Jane, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, Coda #1-2, Motherland