Comic Book Podcast | Talking Comics

This week, Joey's in the driver's seat as Bob, Melissa, and a very special guest, Eisner-Award Winning Professor Carolyn Cocca, talk about some of last week's biggest comic book releases and biggest TV debuts!!! The gang gets into it with Wonder Woman #31, Black Magick #8, and the UNIVERSE-ALTERING MARVEL LEGACY #1 before jumping headlong into the pilot episodes of Marvel's INHUMANS and GIFTED, the X-Men series airing on Fox. Also, listen for discussion on Star Wars, Star Trek, RENT: The Musical, and much much more!!! Be sure to reach out to us if you plan on attending New York Comic-Con this weekend!!! We'd love to know if any listeners are down to hang after the con!!! #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 

Bob, Jessica, Brownyn and Steve engage in a battle of the bands while fielding groovy listener questions and waxing rhapsodic about comic books.

It's all comics all the time on this week's episode, as Steve, Bob, Melissa, and Joey ransack last week's comic book racks to pick the best (and worst) of the new releases. This week's conversation covers Shea Fontana's final issue of Wonder Woman, the first issue of the latest volume of RUNAWAYS, and some strange and scintillating Image #1s, including REALM and RETCON. And, of course, listener questions galore and Steve's pesky mystery question to start!!! Also, the gang gets their Charlotte Brontë on when they review JANE, a new original graphic novel from BOOM! Studios based on the classic novel. Plus, special guests MATT WOOD and BRIAN KEOHAN of the brand new Talking Comics-family podcast, BENDIS ASSEMBLED!!! #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 rel

Tune in for a special sneak peek at BENDIS ASSEMBLED, the latest podcast in the Talking Comics family!!! Join Legendary Runs' own MATT WOOD and new host BRIAN KEOHAN as they embark on their epic journey through Brian Michael Bendis' 200+ issue run on Marvel's Avengers!!!

This week, comix legend TRINA ROBBINS returns to the podcast!!! Also, Steve, Bob, Joey, and Jessica dive headlong into the goings-on in comics from the last week, including (but not limited to) the conclusion of 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank from Black Mask Studios, the newly-launched Bombshells United from DC, and the latest Generations issue from Marvel, which featured Iron Man and Ironheart!!! Also, Steve gushes over IT, Jessica talks Overwatch, and Joey and Bob pay homage to Len Wein. Also also, a special announcement regarding TC's latest podcast: BENDIS ASSEMBLED!!! #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.

A NEW ERA BEGINS!!! Part 2 (of 2) This week, PART TWO OF THE EPIC REBOOT(ish) OF TALKING COMICS!!! Steve, Bob, and Joey are joined by Melissa Megan (Furiosa of Follicles and E-i-C of Meganerd Media) to talk last week's biggest comic books, including the conclusion of Joelle Jones' LADYKILLER 2 and Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott's BLACK MAGICK!!! Also, Bob dives into the final issue of SECRET EMPIRE, Joey talks BLACK PANTHER & THE CREW, and Steve recounts his adventures at Fan Expo Canada 2017!!! Melissa will be joining the main Talking Comics cast on a bi-weekly basis, so be sure to follow her on the interwebs and welcome her to the family!!! #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 po

A NEW ERA BEGINS!!! Part 1 (of 2) After the epic 300th Episode, the Talking Comics podcast enters a new era with new co-hosts, new vim and vigor, but the same old flair for the comic book drama!!! This week, Steve, Bob, and Joey are joined by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer (Comic Shop Valkyrie and all-around BAMF) to talk tons of comics and dive into Marvel's DEFENDERS!!! Jessica will be joining the main Talking Comics cast on a bi-weekly basis, so be sure to follow her on the interwebs and welcome her to the family!!! #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 it!!! The culmination of nearly six (6) years of epic episodes--TALKING COMICS FINALLY TURNS 300 AND THE UNIVERSE WILL NEVER. BE. THE. SAME!!!!!!!!!!! Tune in for earth-shattering interviews with Kit Cox (Milkfed Criminal Masterminds Inc.), David Pepose (Spencer & Locke), and Jeremy Whitley (Unstoppable Wasp, Princeless) as well as special guests from Talking Comics' past AND future (!?!?!). This isn't an end--it's only the beginning!!!!! Also, stay tuned for a very special message from a very special member of the Talking Comics family!!! #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, and Joey Braccino 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 edition of the Talking Coimics Podcast, Matthew Wood (of Mara Wood husband fame) joins Bob and Steve for a lengthy and spirited podcast filled with The War of Jokes and Riddles, Miracle Man, the finale of Gotham Academy, and much more!

It's EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER time, as Steve, Bob, and Joey go for the highs and lows, the joys and sorrows, the good and bad of last week's comic book releases, news, and movies. Comics covered include Elsewhere #1, the final issue of Unstoppable Wasp, the return of Rocket Girl, and a new graphic novel from IDW and Top Shelf called Surfside Girls!!! Also, Joey reviews The Dark Tower, Steve talks about Good Bye Pun Pun, and Bob delves deep into the Amelia Earhart conspiracy theory pool.  Also also, keep listening for the LONGEST post-credits scene yet on Talking Comics!!! #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, and Joey Braccino 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, Steve, Bob, and Joey run down some of their favorite comics and graphic novels from last week's releases. Also, reviews of Atomic Blonde, fantasy Old School/New School creative teams, and "guilty pleasure" comics!  BUT FIRST, the gang gets right into it with the recent #MakeMineMilkshake brouhaha--like, how many times are we going to have to have this talk? UNTIL THE FIGHT IS FOUGHT, COMRADES!!! #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, and Joey Braccino 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.

Issue #296: SDCC 2017 - Much News, Much Movies, Much Comics! The boys are back in town!!! Fresh off their travels and escapades, Bob, Joey, and Steve are back in the "studio" to talk all the biggest news, comic book announcements, and movie trailers that came out of this year's EPIC San Diego Comic-Con!!! Expect coverage of the internet-breaking trailers for Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League as well as the most quotable quips from the plethora of panels from Marvel and DC!!! The gang also sends their congratulations to the Eisner Award winners (including friend-of-the-show, Professor Carolyn Cocca!!!), and much much much more!!! #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, and Joey Braccino 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.

Issue #295 Wedded Bliss, George Romero, and Marvel Legacy Hey everyone! On this week's episode, Steve is back at the helm, with Mr. Bob Reyer and Ms. Bronwyn Mary Kelly-Seigh as our very special guest. On this week's episode, the crew talks Spider-Man: Homecoming after-thoughts, wedded bliss, James Bond, George Romero, and more comics than you can shake a stick at! So go ahead, download the show, tell your friends, and enjoy! #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, and Joey Braccino 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.

Issue #294: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Download Directly From iTunes SPIDER-MAN ON THE BIG SCREEN!!! 'Nuff said!!! Sure, this is the third iteration of Ol' Webhead on the silver screen, but what did the gang think of the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe-connected version of in Spider-Man: Homecoming??? TC's own Editor-In-Chief Mr. Bobby Shortle joins Bob and Joey as they review the Jon Watts-helmed flick that brings Tom Holland's Peter Parker back to high school!!! #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, and Joey Braccino 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.

Issue #293: Wonder Woman, Black Magick, and Eternal Con Happy day-after-Independence-Day, America!!! The gang's all here and it's time to talk comics and the like, including, but not limited to the following: "The greatest Supergirl story ever told" in Supergirl: Being Super. The end of Greg Rucka's return run to Wonder Woman. The return of Greg Rucka's Black Magick with Nicola Scott. The debut issue of A VALIANT BOOK called Secret Weapons!!! The ever-growing Eternal Con!!! Fun Home: The Musical!!! Also, Bob, Steve, and Joey close out the show with some listener questions including a discussion of their favorite Marvel, DC, and Independent characters!!! #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, and Joey Braccino 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

Did the Marvel Legacy announcement from last week truly break the internet!?! How was Crosswinds #1, the debut issue of Gail Simone's latest ongoing series for Image Comics!?!?!??! Do we trust Chip Zdarsky with teaching us about the birds and the bees?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??! And who are the Dead Feminists?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!??! All these questions and more on this week's episode of Talking Comics!!! The gang this week: Joey, Bob, and special guest star, Melissa Megan!!!

Issue #291: Talking Everything with Katy Rex!!! This week, the boys are joined by KATY REX, whose resume consists of but is not limited to the following titles: Comic Shop Valkyrie, Comic Book Writer on Jade Street Protection Services, Editor of Kim & Kim, Host of the "New Comic Book Day" podcast, Lover of Dinosaurs, and straight-up WARRIOR. Katy joins in on the conversation as the crew talks through the latest issues of Wonder Woman, Ms. Marvel, and Hulk. Also, Steve brings some manga to the table (!!!), Joey talks about the first issue of DEFENDERS, and Bob and Katy break down Bitch Planet: Triple Feature #1.  Also also, Bob guested on another show (!!!!!!! #betrayed #jk). Click here 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, and Joey Braccino who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComi

Issue #290: Henchgirl's Kristen Gudsnuk and Remembering Adam West This week, special guest host KRISTEN GUDSNUK of Henchgirl fame joins the roundtable to talk comics of all kinds!!! The gang gets into the huge news coming off Batman #24, breaks down Cullen Bunn's latest horror comic The Unsound, and reviews Iceman #1. Also, two big "finales" in ANGEL CATBIRD VOLUME 3 and The Flintstones #12. Finally, be sure to listen in for a special remembrance of Adam West. #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, and Joey Braccino 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.

Issue #289: WONDER WOMAN Review It's time to review WONDER WOMAN. 'Nuff said. BUT, if that isn't enough, the boys are joined this week by Talking Comics' own legendary Amazons, Dr. Mara Wood and Professor Carolyn Cocca, to review the first ever film adaptation of Diana of Themyscira!!! C'mon. C'MON. And, as always, STAY AFTER THE CLOSING MUSIC FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NEXT WEEK'S GUEST HOST!!! #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, and Joey Braccino 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.

Issue #288: Much Comics, Many Listener Questions It's that time again: LISTENER QUESTIONS FOR DAYS!!!! The boys take your questions, leaving their recommendations for top ongoing series, waxing poetical about their dream storylines (that they would write obviously), doing a little fan casting, and MUCH MUCH MORE!!! Also, Joey talks binge-ing Riverdale, Steve talks roller derby (!!!), and Bob breaks down the latest issues of Greg Rucka's Wonder Woman and Margaret Stohl's Mighty Captain Marvel!!! Also, Darth Vader, Violent Love, and Victor LaValle's DESTROYER!!! All the while, the gang tries desperately to contain their excitement for the upcoming WONDER WOMAN film!!! Be sure to send us your thoughts on the film ahead of next week's special review episode!!! #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, and Joey Braccino who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new