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OH MAN!!! Remember all those times Steve said he'd never read The Dark Phoenix Saga. Well guess what!!! HE FREAKING DID IT! And the rest of the gang did as well!!! Tune in to this week's open discussion to hear their thoughts on Claremont & Byrne's groundbreaking X-Men storyline from Uncanny X-Men #129-137. Also, tons of comics this week, as Bob talks the 20th Anniversary of Spider-Girl in What If #105, Joey gets giddy over Backstagers: Valentine's Day Intermission Special, Jess raves about the returns of I Hate Fairyland and Scales & Scoundrels, and Steve continues the Jean Grey chatter with X-Men: Red #1!!! Also also, listener questions!!! Check it!!! #READCOMICS 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 c

What a week for comics!!! Between the long-awaited announcement of Brian Michael Bendis' writing duties with the publisher and the announcement of not one but TWO surprise new imprints geared toward young readers, DC Comics made news like whoa this past week and the Talking Comics crew (and special guest Matt Wood of Bendis Assembled!!!) is here to unpack all of it!!! Also, tons of comics and tons of listener questions!!! Tune in!!! #READCOMICS 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.

This episode, it's comics for days as the gang raves about ABBOTT #1, a new supernatural-thriller comic from Saladin Ahmed (Black Bolt) and Sami Kivela for Boom! Studios. Listen in for updates on Doomsday Clock and Black Magick, a plethora of new number ones, and a little Marvel Two-In-One!!! Steve and Joey also share their thoughts on The CW's latest superhero show, BLACK LIGHTNING. Also also, the crew shares their reactions to the just-released trailer for ANT-MAN & THE WASP.  #READCOMICS 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.

The Ice Cream Man comes round this week as the gang gets into it with some of the best and brightest from last week's comics, including the debut issue of THE ICE CREAM MAN, a new horror-anthology comic from Image!!! Then, the crew covers The Three Rooms in Valerie's Head, a new graphic novel by David Gaffney and Dan Berry for Top Shelf/IDW!!! Also, the ladies abound this episode, as Bob throws it back to a special Wonder Woman edition of Ms. magazine, Steve brings out The Unbelievable Gwenpool, Joey chats Assassinistas, and Melissa talks Jenny Finn, a crime/horror comic from Mike Mignola & Troy Nixey!  Also also, more listener questions and some comics-related news!!! 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 c

2018 keeps rolling along as the gang talks tons of comics this week, including the final issue of Palmiotti & Conner's Harley Quinn!!! Also, Bob and Jess drill down into the recent sales figures for DC and Marvel. Also also, dream teams, heist squads, secret invasions, and dark matter abound in the epic LISTENER QUESTIONS segment!!! #READCOMICS 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.

2018 is off to a HOT START with an astonishing interview with SEAN LEWIS & CAITLIN YARSKY, the creators of Image's latest hit series, COYOTES!!! After a series of uncanny connections between the creators and your Talking Comics co-hosts, Sean & Caitlin dive deep into Coyotes and their comic book origin stories.  Also, the gang dives deep into the epic conclusion to Gail Simone's Crosswinds and runs through the first lightning rounds of the New Year!!! Also also, LISTENER QUESTIONS!!! WOO!!! #READCOMICS 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.

Happy New Year to all you comic book nerds out there!!! Welcome to THE BEST OF 2017 AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZA!!! Steve, Bob, Jessica, and Joey gather 'round the (internet) table to deliberate painstakingly over the best in comics from last year. Who will win?!? Who will also be a winner, but just be called "#2" for the sake of numbering?!?! WILL JOEY FINALLY GET WICKED + DIVINE TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS!?!?! Tune in and see how it all shakes down!!! #READCOMICS 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.

This is the end!!! The Talking Comics crew wraps their EPIC NOMINATION MARATHON DISCUSSION of the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2017!!! This episode, the marathon reaches its conclusion as the gang debates creators and comics in the following categories: BEST ARTIST BEST WRITER BEST STORY ARC BEST OVERALL COMIC Finally, a special thank you to all of our listeners and contributors–we consider you all friends and family and a very special part of this remarkable community we’ve put together here at Talking Comics. It has been one crazy year in comics, and we’re so glad we were able to share it with all of you. Happy holidays and a very healthy and happy New Year to all of you!!! #READCOMICS 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 Twitt

Surprise!!! The Talking Comics crew assembled for a quick holiday update and to chat STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI!!! Tune in for this very special edition and be sure to check out our ongoing BEST OF 2017 shows!!! #READCOMICS 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.

The nominations keep rolling along!!! The Talking Comics crew continues to talk the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2017!!! This episode, things get heated as the gang discusses and debates creators and comics in the following categories: BEST PUBLISHER BEST SINGLE ISSUE or ONE-SHOT BEST MINI- or LIMITED SERIES BEST ONGOING SERIES This is the second of three episodes featuring the annual deliberations for the Talking Comics BEST OF 2017 episode that will take place right after the new year! Stay tuned and be sure to participate in our polls and let the gang know what your favorite comics were from 2017! #READCOMICS 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.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! The crew has gathered in the hallowed halls of Talking Comics to talk the very best of the best in the world of comic-dom in 2017!!! This episode, Bob, Joey, Jessica, and Steve discuss and nominate creators and comics in the following categories: BEST MEDIA ADAPTATION OF A COMICS PROPERTY BREAKTHROUGH WRITER BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST BEST NEW SERIES BEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL. This is the first of three episodes featuring the annual deliberations for the Talking Comics BEST OF 2017 episode that will take place right after the new year! Stay tuned and be sure to participate in our polls and let the gang know what your favorite comics were from 2017! #READCOMICS

This week's podcast is under attack as both Dr. Mara and Matt Wood invade the thrid and fourth chairs to deliver some comic book-related cheer! We talk about everything from the Avengers: Infinity War trailer to that sensational Batman Annual #2, to what you should purchase for your geeky loved ones during the holiday season. It's out last regular podcast before our annual TC Awards deliberation podcasts, so be sure to tune in! #READCOMICS 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.

Steve's back at the head of the table and he's joined by Bob, Joey, and Melissa as they take a deep dive into last week's new releases, including the much-anticipated DOOMSDAY CLOCK #1 from DC Comics!!! How was the long-awaited merger of the Watchmen and DC Universes??? Tune in to find out!!! Also, the gang gives their impressions of Marvel and Netflix's latest series, THE PUNISHER, starring Jon Bernthal! Listen and subscribe, folks!!! #READCOMICS 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.

THE JUSTICE LEAGUE!!! ON FILM!!! AND THE TALKING COMICS CREW IS HERE TO REVIEW IT!!! That's right, folks--Bob, Jess, Joey, and special guest Sarah Miles gather round the podcast table this week to review the latest entry in the Warner Bros DC Extended Universe of films. Justice League is directed by Zack Snyder (w/ Joss Whedon) and stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher as the eponymous heroes. After their lukewarm response to Man of Steel and Batman v Superman and rave review of Wonder Woman, how will the gang feel about this new film??? Tune in and find out!!! Also, much and many comics obviously and a little bit of "What we're thankful for" ahead of Thanksgiving!!! #READCOMICS 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

In this very NSFW episode, THE SOSKA SISTERS RETURN to the Talking Comics podcast!!! After their last visit ended in rapturous singing and riotous laughter, Jen and Sylvia Soska--the directors, producers, and filmmakers behind Twister Twins Productions--make their way back to the show for a spirited conversation on their upcoming projects!!! There may be more singing and there are definitely more laughs. Also, the gang gets into it with their lightning rounds: Melissa talks a series of new Image #1s, Bob chats the latest collection of DC Superhero Girls, Joey gets into the spirit with MASTER OF KUNG FU, and Steve brings on a special guest to talk through Nancy Drew and the Hard Boys: The Big Lie!!! #READCOMICS 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 Twit

RAGNAROK HAS ARRIVED!!! This week, the gang reviews THOR: RAGNAROK, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the third film in the Thor franchise. Directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Tessa Thompson, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeff Goldblum, the latest Thor film certainly takes the series in bold new directions. Also, the crew runs through some new comics in the Lightning Rounds, rhapsodizes about Mark Waid & Chris Samnee's Captain America #695, and discusses the BREAKING NEWS that Marvel architect Brian Michael Bendis has signed an exclusive deal with DC Comics!!! Special guests Matt Wood & Brian Keohan (of BENDIS ASSEMBLED! fame) join the show to talk this crazy bit of news! #READCOMICS 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,

THIS IS HALLOWEEN!!! Well, the day after, but the Talking Comics gang is very much in the spirit!!! Tag along with these Halloweeners this episode as they discuss the end of SILVER SURFER, the beginning of Shelly Bond's Black Crown imprint over at IDW, and the return of Hack/Slash. Also, this week's listener questions bring out such divers seasonal topics as Top 5 Horror films, ghost stories, setting the mood for scary movies, etc. etc. etc.!!! #READCOMICS 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.

It's a night of epic returns!!! JOEY HAS RETURNED FROM THE WORLD OF MUSICAL THEATRE!!! THE LIGHTING ROUND makes its way back on to the airwaves as the gang goes around and talks some of last week's big releases, including Sherlock Frankenstein #1, Incredible Hulk #709, Maestros #1, and Luke Cage #166!!!  Also, the open discussion focuses on Batman #33 and Jason Aaron's grandiose THOR #700!!! Finally, the conversation turns to some of the recent announcements regarding comic-to-film adaptations (and vice versa), including Velvet, Crosswind, and Pumpkinhead!!!! #READCOMICS 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.

On this week's podcast, the crew venture everywhere from NYCC to Transfigured Town, London City Comic Con and beyond! As a special treat, we share a long-awaited chin-wag with Chris Runicman, co-founder of Runciman Press, a Canadian indie comic lable on the rise. We also find time to talk about a comics like Babyteeth, Aquaman, Adventure Time, and more. As an added bonus, Bob shares his empassioned thoughts on the new film Professor Marston and the Wonder Women! Strap in, folks, it's going to be one hell of a fun ride!

Call the fire department, folks, because this podcast is ON FIRE! Well, it WAS on fire, and then Steve busted out his magical editing skills, and managed to cast a mighty spell on what was most definitely a mighty and terrible beast of a show! While battling technology, Bob, Jessica, Bronwyn and Steve talk a WHOLE LOT about NYCC 2017 in addition to plenty of comics books. This week, the group shares a chin-wag about titles such as Batman: White Knight, The Death Defying Doctor Mirage, Generation Zero, Rocket Girl, Elsewhere and much more! Oh, and don't forget to stay until after the show for a very special musical interlude courtesy of the crew. And don't worry, Joey will be back next week, and he's bringing a very big bucket of water to put the fire out!