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The End

July 22, 2020 17:32 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Tom Krajewski and Jennifer Muro of DC’s “Primer”

June 23, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MB

Jay remembers the lately-departed Denny O'Neil, then chats with the writers of DC's brand-new young readers book, Primer.

Batman Forever 25th Anniversary Watch-Along Commentary

June 15, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 147 MB

Jay and Brian are back to riff on Batman Forever.

Jay and Brian are back, and joined by special guest Lisa from the "I Love That Movie" podcast. After a quick look at the news (including Comics Now's not getting nominated for an Eisner), they talk about Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's seminal Batman work, the Court of Owls.

Avengers #33: Moon Knight's huntin' Avengers

June 01, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk news, Moon Knight roughing up everybody, and other books they like.

A quick check-in

May 29, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about stuff.

The state of the biz and the state of Alterna with Peter Simeti

May 25, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Brian covers the latest news and then sits down (at a societally-acceptable, government-mandated distance) with Alterna Comics czar Peter Simeti to talk about the state of the biz and the state of Alterna.

Gunship Thunderpunch's Brian Shearer

May 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

Jay, and then Brian, are back to talk about the latest news, and to chat with super awesome dude Brian Shearer, who gets points for proper first name spelling and his incredible book, Gunship Thunderpunch!

Scott Snyder dishes on Dark Nights: Death Metal

May 08, 2020 19:24 - 24 minutes - 28.9 MB

Jay and Brian are back to welcome Scott Snyder back to the show, this time to discuss comics coming back with a bang next month.

Rob Feldman

April 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

Jay and Brian are back to chat with comics' favorite dad, Rob Feldman, creator of Dr. Shroud and Cyko KO.

Invincible #1

April 27, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 48 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about a book that they probably waited a bit too long to read.

DC continues, SDCC cancels

April 20, 2020 17:16 - 28 minutes - 33.3 MB

Jay and Brian are back for an EMERGENCY PODCAST!

Marvel Two-In-One #50

April 13, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 41.4 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about a masterpiece from the beginning of John Byrne's work with the Fantastic Four.

Mitch Breitweiser on Allegiance Arts and the future of comics

April 08, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Jay and Brian are back with the incredibly talented, incredibly ambitious Mitch Breitweiser.

100th Episode Super Spectacular

April 06, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MB

Jay and Brian are back—for the 99th time!

Corona Comics Club: Letterer Taylor Esposito

April 03, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 41.5 MB

Brian chats with comics pal and excellent letterer Taylor Esposito about the comics industry standstill, how to make the most of the time, and, of course, DENNIS.

Comics Now Episode 98: Batman News Bud Josh McDonald

April 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

Jay and Brian are back to fill your quarantine with joy. This time, we're talking to our Batman News bud Josh McDonald about quarantine comics, why we write reviews, and DENNIS.

Comics Now Episode 97: Canto's David Booher and Drew Zucker

March 30, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MB

Jay and Brian are back with some shelter-at-home group therapy sessions. What better way to kick it off than with two purveyors of hope and optimism—the creators of Canto!

Comics Now Episode 96: Frank Gogol

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 51.7 MB

Jay and Brian (a little bit of Brian) are back to talk to up-and-comer Frank Gogol. About Waffle House. Waffle's House. And No Heroine.

Comics Now Episode 95.5: 80 Years of Robin

March 18, 2020 15:04 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Jay interrupts your regularly-scheduled week with his thoughts on the Boy Wonder's milestone.

Comics Now Episode 95: Batgirl (Stephanie Brown) #14

March 16, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about 24 Draculas per second.

Comics Now Episode 94: Obscura

March 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

Brian is sick! Jay is not! Jay will talk about the excellent Obscura! Brian will interview the creators—three weeks ago!

Comics Now Episode 93: Shea Fontana

March 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Jay and Brian talk to prolific DC writer Shea Fontana. Plus the Di Dio news and Brian's Toy Fair recap!

Comics Now Episode 92: Plunge #1

February 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about the absolutely fantastic Plunge #1, by Joe Hill, Stuart Immonen, Dave Stewart, and Derron Bennett. Plus, news, shenanigans, and more!

Comics Now Episode 91: Venom Island thus far

February 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about the hottest news, the hottest symbiote adventures, and the hottest books that don't come up in either of those categories.

Comics Now Episode 90: Shadow of the Batgirl

February 10, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about an excellent DC offering for teens: Shadow of the Batgirl.

Comics Now Episode 89: The Batman begins

February 03, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MB

Brian is joined by guest co-host Keith Gleason (The Mighty Mascots) to discuss start of production on The Batman.

Comics Now Episode 88: Detective Comics #38

January 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about the one that started it all for the Boy Wonder. Plus, news!

Comics Now Episode 87: Green Hornet #1

January 20, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about Dynamite's 2013 Green Hornet #1. Plus, news! Other books we like! Banter!

Comics Now Episode 86: 2019: In review

January 11, 2020 13:50 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Jay and Brian are (finally) back to talk about what they loved most in 2019!

Comics Now Episode 85: Tom Peyer

November 30, 2019 13:12 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

Jay and Brian welcome Tom Peyer, one of the biggy-wiggy types at Ahoy! Comic Mags, to talk about the company, The Wrong Earth, and the ongoing tales of Dragonfly and Dragonfly Man!

Comics Now Episode 84: Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble #1

November 16, 2019 17:02 - 48 minutes - 59 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about the latest from Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. Plus other things! Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 83: What characters need a shake-up?

November 04, 2019 20:30 - 36 minutes - 42.6 MB

Jay joins Brian from his mobile broom closet studio to discuss characters in need of a change.

Comics Now Episode 82: Middlewest #12

October 25, 2019 13:09 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk some big comics industry news, the excellent-but-difficult Middlewest #12, and a few other good books, muties. Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 81: Zoe, Paul D, Feige, ATT DC 5G NYCC, Oh me!

October 18, 2019 10:53 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about the hottest news of the week, plus something pretty big that came out of NYCC. Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 80: NYCC Preview (post-facto)

October 09, 2019 10:40 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MB

Jay joins Brian from his mobile broom closet to talk about all of the great things Brian hopes to see (have seen) at New York Comic Con! Plus, books we like! Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 79: Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27

September 21, 2019 12:06 - 55 minutes - 67.3 MB

In honor of Batman Day 2019, Jay and Brian go back to where it all started. Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 78: Catching up: Daredevil, Absolute Carnage Tie-Ins, other stuff

September 16, 2019 20:42 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MB

We're trying to get back in the saddle! During the day time! OVER THE PHONE!

Comics Now Episode 77: Talking Superman of Smallville with Art Baltazar and Franco

August 30, 2019 15:59 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MB

Jay connects with the benevolent geniuses behind Tiny Titans, Superman Family Adventures, and their latest DC delight, Superman of Smallville. Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 76: Taylor Esposito @ Keystone Comic Con 2019

August 26, 2019 15:13 - 15 minutes - 18.4 MB

Brian caught up with the excellent letterer (and friend of Comics Now) Taylor Esposito at Keystone Comic Con in Philly. Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 75: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #2

August 23, 2019 18:44 - 50 minutes - 62.8 MB

Brian and Jay talk Jimberly, because it's the best. They also talk about: BOOM! Studios “Once and Future” #1 goes back for a fifth printing IDW announce new board game-based “Rising Sun” comic miniseries The Cyko KO Audio Show Comics Now Episode 74: Chatting with Scott Snyder and James Tynion about Justice Doom War! Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 74: Chatting with Scott Snyder and James Tynion about Justice Doom War!

August 20, 2019 18:23 - 19 minutes - 23.1 MB

Jay and Brian had the honor of connecting with Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV to talk about the upcoming Justice Doom War, evolving as writers, and everyone's favorite sassy starfish, Jarro! Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 73: Keith Gleason

August 16, 2019 12:24 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

Brian chats with Might Mascots creator Keith Gleason. Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 72: Absolute Carnage #1

August 10, 2019 12:14 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB

Jay and Brian are back to talk about the kickoff to the comics event of the year! Support us on Patreon! Every little bit helps! Follow Comics Now: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Comics Now Episode 71: House of X #1

July 26, 2019 20:35 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Jay and Brian are joined by the divinely-sideburned Zach Oat (head of marketing at Diamond Select Toys) to talk about an absolutely outstanding piece of work, House of X #1. Articles referenced: Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch reunite for 12-issue maxiseries “The Batman’s Grave” Witness the dawn of a new age of X-Men with six new series this fall Tom King, Mitch Gerads, and Doc Shaner to embark on some “Strange Adventures” at DC Comics House of X #1: Beauty and terror Support us on Patreo...

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