First Issue Club Comic Books
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsWe're a reading club, hyping and reviewing all the weekly talked about number one ☝️ comics.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Void Rivals / Battle Chasers / Transformers Universe
June 19, 2023 03:34 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBNEWS! This week Greg is left all alone in the studio as Mike D and Vargas are out living fulfilling lives. Greg talks all the deets on the sudden news of the Transformers and GI Joe franchise coming to their new home at Skybound! What can you expect from the new Energon Universe? Tune into the episode and find out. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans. Spider-Man. Comicon. Transformers. GI Joe. Cobra. Joe Mads. Pretty People...
In Hell We Fight / TMNT x Street Fighter / You’ve Been Canceled
June 09, 2023 02:53 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBNEWS! The Club talks about the new Birds of Prey series coming this fall on DC comics. We gushed for WAY too long about The Predator FINALLY becoming Marvel canon with the announcement of Wolverine Vs Predator arriving to LCS’s later this year. A hefty amount of first issue talk (duh) and decide once and for all who the main representative of the Street Fighter series is. Spoiler: It’s not who you think. Comics! In Hell We Fight - Image - W / John Layman A / JOK Bettie Page - Dyna...
Spider-Man Drama / Power Girl / Cat Fight
June 02, 2023 02:39 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBNEWS! Mike and Greg dive head first into the recent Spider-Man drama and the death that shook social media. Was it earned? Corporate Synergy? We discuss and pull no punches. Oh, don’t worry, we also read some comic books. Greg reviews the new Power Girl one-shot and Cat Fight out on IDW. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans. Spider-Man. Comicon. Last Ronin. TMNT. Sketches. Comic books. Jason Aaron. Valiant comics. Transform...
Fury / Super Massive / City Boy
May 26, 2023 02:35 - 56 minutes - 78 MBNEWS! The boys of FIC are back once again. We dig into the new Hasbro X Marvel team up to bring ROM and Micronauts BACK to Marvel. Grant Morrison teams up with Ahoy comics for a 13 part prose series. We gush over Super Massive. Applaud Marvel for making Fury so damn good and laugh at CVS and Walgreens. Alright, see you next week. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans. Spider-Man. Comicon. Thirty dollar pretzel. Kevin Eas...
Silk / Ghostlore
May 12, 2023 01:57 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBToday on the show, Vargas and Mike catch up about our Free Comic Book Day hauls, before gushing over the new volume of Silk out on Marvel Comics, and Cullen Bunn & Co's new series Ghostlore out on BOOM! Studios. Which issue has the best feeling paper? Listen... And find out!!!!
Peacemaker Tries Hard / Survival / Astro Bot
May 05, 2023 02:31 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBNEWS! The gang’s all here!!! We got a full house this week and no better time to have all hands on deck. We talk IDW fallout, crossover crisis, and Jim Lee’s new promotion. There’s so much news to break and laughs to be had. Don’t forget about FCBD and remember to bag and board your treasures. Also Greg does a pitch perfect Yoda impression this episode. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans. Spider-Man. Comicon. Thirty do...
Green Arrow / Alien / New Mutants Lethal Legion
April 28, 2023 02:56 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThis episode talk about Power Girls new solo title penned by Leah Williams coming out in September, preview the titles of some "Dark" What-if issues on the horizon from Marvel, highlight a couple comic shops in the news, and Mike D gets a emotional a couple times about comics. All that before we round up some of our favorite first issues we read this week.
Superboy / Terrorwar / Avengers Assemble Omega
April 21, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThis week we're back doing what we always do! Talking comics and comic book stuff. To be more specific, in this one we're highlighting changes to CGC plans and pricing, the debut of Scarlett Scarab from Marvel, a warning from First Issue Club to be nice to Zeb Wells if he kills someone off that you like in the next ASM, and side tangents galore! If you're looking for more, on next weeks patreon well be unboxing some slabs and sharing some of our favorite variants from the week.
GOTG: Grootfall / World TR33 / The Seasons Have Teeth
April 14, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBThis week Mike D and Vargas are the dynamic duo highlignting all the most important nerd news including new publisher DSTLRY, The Marvels trailer, new Hellboy issues on the horizon, and FINALLY getting an explanation on how Shazam says his own name. It was also a HUGE week for first issues: Guardians of the Galaxy, The Seasons Have Teeth, and The Giant Kokju! Plus, Mike D. gives us a special preview of the biggest recalled book of the year Worldtr33!
Planet of the Apes / The Ambassadors / Hairball
April 07, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBNEWS! This week, the boys dissect and interpret the true meaning of ‘Selling Superman’ the upcoming documentary that will be highlighting a man and his collection and his estranged family’s response to it. We also get into kid rock’s recent beer can antics. The most Buzzworthy comic books of the week. And the newest revisiting that marvel is doing to the days of future past iconic storyline from X-Men that is also from marvel comics. WHOO. What a lineup. Also, April Fools about last week. ...
Planet Comicon Recap / The Neighbors / Dr Strange
March 24, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBNEWS! The Club talks about their time at Planet Comicon Kansas City. The shining highs and the devastating lows. Much like all Comicons; it was a roller coaster of emotions. We hit all the breaking news points of the week and review a HEFTY amount of new comic books. This one is a real thicc episode, folks, and we couldn’t be happier. Also, Vargas has a huge announcement in the episode. OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. The Neighbors. Torrent. Dr Strange. Dead Romans....
Forged / NO/ONE / Red Goblin
March 17, 2023 02:36 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBNEWS! Another week of comic book reviews and news with the boys of FIC. We hit all the juicy tidbits and hot gossip. Should Shazam give up his secret identity? Will James Gunn’s Superman have trunks or no? The X-Men live feed had us all in a tizzy. Please enjoy! OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. Shaken Not Stirred. Big Gun Energy. Comic Books. The In-Betweener. Comic Summer Events. Pepsi. Destroyer. Agent 13. Marvel. DC. Comic Book Flip. For more First Issue Club goo...
Boulevard Brews! / Con Etiquette / Quantumania Takes
March 09, 2023 06:25 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this episode we team up with part-time club-member Adam from our favorite brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company! We're talking give-aways, beers that'll be showing up at Planet Comicon in Kansas City, and their Space Patricks Day party on the 17th at the Planet Comicon convention hall. So big thanks to Boulevard for always sharing beers, sponsoring fun give-aways, and especially for helping out with so many charity initiatives in our hometown, like the ones our own Andy has organized the las...
Murderworld: Game Over / Red Zone / Phantom Road
March 03, 2023 03:42 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBNEWS! We are BACK for another week of comic book news and reviews. In this episode we discuss the Soda Wars that ravaged so many homes in the 90’s and drop our promotion we’re doing in partnership with Boulevard Brewing Company and Kansas City Planet Comicon. Go to our social pages and Follow / Like / Retweet the promo post for your chance to enter to win a free one day pass to Planet Comicon. Good Luck! OTHER TOPICS! Patreon. Haunted Bed. Slice of Life. Shaken Not Stirred. Big Gun Ene...
Blue Book / Local Man / Patreon Preview
February 24, 2023 19:23 - 58 minutes - 135 MBNEWS! Mike D is away for this episode so Vargas and Greg take the opportunity to showcase the new show that will be premiering on the Patreon later this month. The still untitled show will follow Greg and Vargas going back and reviewing James Bond comic books that were released on Dynamite Publishing. Vargas is a self proclaimed Bond-oholic and has been chomping at the bit to introduce ANYONE to the series. For the inaugural episode they cover Andy Diggle’s Hammerhead that was released bac...
Nightcrawlers / Danger Street / Quantumania
February 17, 2023 03:24 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBNEWS! Greg, Andy and Mike D get together to discuss the most breaking comic book news in one of the most exciting ways you can think of. They run down the May Marvel solicitations and discuss what excites them most. They also discuss how many issues they should pre-order for the new Rob Liefeld Deadpool book. Comic books; they review them as well! OTHER TOPICS! Double Greg. Gem Mint. Slabbed Silver. Werewolf CGC. Make An Offer. Mother’s Milk. Looney Tunes. Gas Station Woes. A Good...
Dawn of DC / Harrower / Monarch
February 10, 2023 04:11 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBNEWS! The boys are back once again for another beautiful week of comic book goodness. MikeD updates us on the Dawn of DC, Vargas takes us on a ride with the One Minute War and Greg, the pretty one, has the Indy darlings of the week. OTHER TOPICS! Double Greg. Gem Mint. Slabbed Silver. Werewolf CGC. Make An Offer. Mother’s Milk. Looney Tunes. Gas Station Woes. A Good Reed. Merch. Try That Again. Patreon. CLZ. Games and Junk. Will They Won’t They For more First Issue Club goodness: F...
DC under the Gunn / New Turtles / X-talkin'
February 03, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThis week, the club entertains Mike's B-Day dreams by talking X-Men at length, and we also get excited about James Gunns DC announcements. Later, our comic book round-up includes Sins of Sinister, Gangster-Ass Barista, Bloodline: Daughter of Blade, & Black Tape.
Breaking News / Immortal Sergeant / Captain America: Ghost Army
January 25, 2023 04:17 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBNEWS! Back for another week of comic book conversations and quarrels. Mike D tries to make his catchphrase for the show stick while Vargas and Greg discuss eBay price fixing. Greg comes STACKED with breaking comic book news on his sheet of paper and Mike D revisits some first issues from the previous month. COMICS! Greg read: Immortal Sergeant #1 on Image Comics written by JOE KELLY and drawn by KEN NIIMURA White Savior on Dark Horse Comics by Scott Burman and Eric Nguy...
Black Cloak / Pregnant Joker / Dark Web Rundown
January 18, 2023 20:39 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBNEWS! The whole Club is back together for this week’s episode! Mike D, Greg, and Vargas discuss proper eBay etiquette and some successes they’ve had this week on the popular auction site. We discuss the ‘controversy’ that is surrounding the Joker pregnancy. You know you’re writing a great comic book when Conservative News Media picks it up and rolls out their pop culture talking heads to rabble about the ‘woke-ness’. COMICS! Greg read: Black Cloak on Image Comics written b...
2023 Predictions / Spy Superb / Dead Seas
January 11, 2023 05:39 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBNEWS! Mike D and Vargas pilot this episode and cover the communities most breaking news. Mike D gives his 2023 predictions for comic related media. What will HIT and what will MISS? Mike gives his takes and we will hold him to his assumptions. They cap off the show with THREE absolutely stellar reviews and discussions about some comic books that came out last week. COMICS! Mike D’s Picks: Spy Superb from Flux House (Dark Horse) by Matt Kindt and Sharlene Kindt Vargas’s Pi...
Best of 2022: Writers, Illustrators, Comics, & More
January 04, 2023 07:17 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this weeks episode, the club looks back fondly on 2022 by going around the horn and comparing our individual picks for several "best of" categories (and it only got a little contentious). This week we're also back on our patreon for weekly episodes! Support us this week and hear all about the mystery package our buddy N.J. Doug sent us, our scheming on weird stuff to grade, Greg quizzing us on comic character nicknames, & more! patreon.com/firstissueclub
Holiday Hangover with First Issue Club
December 28, 2022 03:31 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBCHEERS AND JEERS IT'S FIC IN YOUR EARS!!! Tis the season for obligatory holiday episodes from your favorite podcasts, and First Issue Club is no different. Although we wish we were your favorite podcast - we get it. The Club gets together one last time before the year ends. No real direction here, just a couple of friends sitting around a crackling fire and talking about the things they love the most; comic books. Mike is talks about his love for the CLZ app, Greg shares Aftershock woe...
Kyle Starks Interview / Iron Man #1 / Zoom Tutorial
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBNEWS! Greg and Andy were lucky enough to interview the incredibly talented writer, Kyle Starks. You’re probably very familiar with Kyle’s previous books: Sex Castle, The 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton, I Hate This Place, and Rock Candy Mountain. On this episode Kyle discusses his newest book, Where Monsters Lie, published by Dark Horse on February 1st. We get into what spurred the idea for this series about a gated community for slasher monsters to recoup after their latest kill and beg...
Hexware #1 / The Mike D Method / Gargoyles #1
December 14, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBNEWS! - First Issue Club is now posting written reviews on our website! Aftershock & Action Lab screwing over creators. Comics Workers United is moving forward. Image Comics has been doing more imprints. - COMICS! Greg and Vargas talk Hexware #1 written by Tim Seeley and drawn by Zulema Scotto Lavina. Greg talks Know Your Station #1 written by Sarah Gailey and drawn by Liana Kangas. Greg talks It's Only Teenage Wasteland #1 written by Curt Pires and drawn by Jacoby Sal...
Plush #1 / Namor's Bulge / Fantastic Four #1
December 07, 2022 08:46 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBNEWS! Namor's bulge digitally smallened, Make Marvel Male Again loser propaganda, We know the historical name for Gotham, Marvel's queer Captain America returns in a new secret project, New Planet Comicon guests, Big changes to Marvel Studios with Bob Iger returning? COMICS! Greg talks about Plush #1 on Image Comics written by Doug Wagner and drawn by Jorge Corona & Tony Fleecs. Mike D talks Fantastic Four #1 from Marvel Comics written by Ryan North and drawn by Iban Coello. Va...
Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise/ Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World
December 02, 2022 02:35 - 49 minutes - 68 MBMike D, Greg, and Vargas discuss comic book news and recommend some recent first issues. Greg read Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise #1 written and drawn by Tradd Moore and Heather Moore. Mike D read X-Terminators #1 written by Leah Williams and drawn by Carlos Gomez Greg read Fear of a Red Planet #1 written by Mark Sable Drawn by Andrea Olimpoeri. Vargas read Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World #1 By Jason Aaron and Drawn by Alexandre Tefenkgi/Nick Dragotta News: We talk about t...
Kroma #1 / DC's Confusing Reboots / Voyagis #1
November 23, 2022 13:32 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBMike D, Greg Licktieg, and Vargas discuss comic book news and recommend some recent first issues. Greg read Kroma #1 written and drawn by Lorenzo De Felici. Mike D read Punchline: The Gotham Game #1 written by Tini Howard & Blake M. Howard and drawn by Gleb Melnikov. Greg read Voyagis #1 written and drawn by Sumeyye Kesgin. Vargas read Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #1 written by Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly and drawn by Carmen Carnero. News: Whatnot joining the c...
SNL Superhero Cast / Blue Flame #1
November 16, 2022 05:35 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBThis episode was recorded June 1st, 2021 for our Patreon! Join us at patreon.com/firstissueclub Mike D, BudgetKing, and Greg Licktieg discuss Blue Flame #1 from Vault Comics, written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Kurt Michael Russel. The gang plays a game where they cast superheroes (and comic book writers!) as Saturday Night Live cast members. Some of their picks include Mystique, Quantum & Woody, Spider-Man, Chip Zdarsky, Joker, She-Hulk, and Batman? Other Topics:...
Marvel Snap! / Tales from the Shop / Recommends
November 02, 2022 06:12 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week we talk about a treacherous visit to a comic shop, playing Marvel Snap, Liefeld art at auction, recommendations on new series, and oh so much more. Strap in, and let's talk comics (and comics adjacent things).
Spooky favorites / 90s Nostalgia
October 26, 2022 03:56 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBWe recommend a few of our favorite spooky series, and talk about what hits us in the feels for some 90's comics nostalgia.
Top First Issues of Summer 2022 / State of DCEU / #ProtectPeach
October 19, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBWe're back baby! This week, Greg and Mike each rattle of their 5 favorite first issues they read over Summer break. We'll also get into Peach Momoko's NYCC 22 appearance, Bleeding Cool trolling bad comic book articles, Marvels Disney variants, the state of the DCEU, and Gregs gripes with Kickstarter comics. We've got double the episode on our Patreon if you want more spoiler filled audio like our She-Hulk takes, Black Panther trailer reactions & more.
Thor: Love & Thunder!
July 14, 2022 04:39 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBWe're popping in during our summer break after watching Thor: Love & Thunder! We're talking about the plot, phase 4, fan reactions, & all our own takes. Obviously there are going to be tons of spoilers so press play cautiously!
Boulevardia 2022 Coverage
June 29, 2022 17:40 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBThis week’s episode is a rare and one-of-a-kind event. It’s our first ever recorded live episode. We’re broadcasting from Boulevardia’s Podcasting Stage with some amazing Kansas City creators. We sat down with Fetch, Press Monkey, and Wasteland Society and got to pick their brains about being a KC creative and what it means to them. We also got to sneak in some comic book questions. It was an incredible time had by all and grateful to be asked to be a part of this amazing festival. Below are...
T.T.F.N. & H.A.G.S from F.I.C.
June 07, 2022 01:20 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBWe're going on Summer break at First Issue Club, and have an extra long ramblin' episode before we go! Will we ever be back? Not even Destiny from the X-Men could tell you that, so you better soak in this episode just incase.
Dr. Strange Spoilers (minutes 6-25) / First Issue Round Up
May 12, 2022 21:34 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBYou got the time codes in the title! We're talking Dr. Strange from minute 6 to 25 so if you wanna avoid spoilers proceed carefully! (We'll worn ya again in the episode) The first issues we're discussing include Eight Billion Genies, Captain America: Symbol of Truth, Grim, Jurassic League, & Hulk VS Thor: Banner of War Alpha
Twig by Skottie Young & Kyle Strahm
May 05, 2022 04:19 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThis week, the club talks some format changes, gets off track pretty quick, and discusses the Dr. Strange red carpet, before we FINALLY get to our book of the week: TWIG on Image Comics by club favorite creators Skottie Young & Kyle Strahm.
Naughty List (aftershock) / Blood Stained Teeth (image)
April 28, 2022 04:11 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBThis weeks show features a couple indie treats! Ones about a Vampire, and the other follows Santa Claus... and somehow they both seem to be leading to killing sprees?! Join the club to find out what the deal is!
Break Out / We Only Kill Each Other / Dark Beach (Part 2 April Comix)
April 20, 2022 07:10 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBBreak Out (Dark Horse) is arriving from hit maker Zach Kaplan. We Only Kill Each Other (Comixology) from Stephanie Phillips is a great history hit. Dark Beach on Behemoth is VR Noir, yeah you need this in your life! Matt Kindt news, everybody loves Matt Kindt get with the picture! This is Part 2 of the Beefy April Comix special, too much news, too many books! Had to be 2 episodes! We love you!
Image! 30th Anthology / G.I. Joe 40th Anniversary (Part 1 April Comix)
April 14, 2022 21:02 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBSo much celebration! Image turning 30! G.I. Joe Turning 40. And they both have comics to celebreate! Image makes the best anthology, and we talk about it! G.I. Joe celebrates the most influential comic ever made (their words) and we love it! Bunsen Beaver on Bad Idea gets discussed. The most expensive comic ever sold! Ram V is on batman. We have so many comics and news that this is Part 1 of the Beefy April Comix Special. Listen Next week for the Part 2 where we cover all the indies...
Immortal X-Men / The Future of SDCC
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBImmortal X-Men is out by Kieron Gillen. It launches a new look at the Quit Council of X-men. In news SDCC is taking it to the big leauges in their franchise adventures. Also Longshot is going to return!
Ghost Cage (Image) / Paul Dano writes a comic
March 30, 2022 07:13 - 32 minutes - 45 MBGhost Cage from Nick Dragotta comes to image and it's jam packed with all the best sh*t a comic can contain. Rob Leifeld is up to his weird antics again, Ed Pisker is making weird variants, Behemoth Publishing got optioned and Paul Dano is writing a new comic for D.C. It's all the comic book news that matters, in a pod.
Slumber (Image) / Dark Horse Acquired / Ms. Marvel (TV Show)
March 23, 2022 05:05 - 42 minutes - 59 MBDark Horse Comics is Acauired by a videogame company. Ms. Marvel released a trailer to let us know what the series will be like, and some fans aren't happy - good thing is though...they are wrong. We cover Slumber out on Image. This book is a can't miss, show stopper of a first issue. New author Tyler Burton Smith along side Vanessa Cardinali providing stunning artwork! It's horror, noir, art house, etc - all the words you want in indie comics it has them.
Little Monsters / Punisher
March 16, 2022 02:21 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBOn this podcast (lovingly brought to you by Boulevard Brewing Companies Space Camper Cosmic IPA), we're going to be covering LITTLE MONSTERS #1 on IMAGE COMICS, by club favorites Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen (a team you know and love from Ascender/Descender). We'll also catch up a little on the new Punisher logo, and fan reactions to the new comic.
Rogue Sun on Image Comics
March 09, 2022 02:26 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Radiant Black Universe is expanding quickly with it's first tie in book Rogue Sun landing this week by Ryan Parrott! Plus news!
Step By Bloody Step / Ghost Rider
March 02, 2022 08:07 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBStep By Bloody Step is a wordless comic by Simon (Si) Spurrior on Image, and it is truly wonderful in every way! Then we have the newest Ghost Rider #1 by Benjamin Percy, come see what the "hell" is up with your favorite flaming skull. Lots of news (not news) storing comics, comic haters, recycling.
Iron Fist / Comixology Update
February 23, 2022 03:05 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week we've got a lot on our plate. A new Iron Fist's identity is revealed, and a Comixology update has fans sweating. As always we're brought to you by BLVD Brewing Company, who is helping us by donating some items for a fundraiser for Hope House KC on March 6th, at Cinder Block Brewing! Mark your calendars and help us and other KC podcasts support Hope House KC!
Land of The Living Gods / Top 10 Movers in Comic Value
February 16, 2022 14:46 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBWe cover Land Of The Living Gods by Isaac Mogajane and Santtos on Aftershock This indie comic is quite the trip, we discuss the dieing earth scenario in depth! Also we get a rundown of the top movers and shakers in Comic Value - it's Spec. Nation in it's fullest.
Until My Knuckles Bleed / Monkey Prince / Episode 250
February 09, 2022 11:55 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBUntil My Knuckles Bleed (Behemoth) By Victor Santos is covered this week, and it's a bloody noir 90s must check out. Monkey Prince (DC) drops a new character and you guessed it, he's a monkey. It's Greg and Budget King. We talk about all the hottest comic news including we very intently cover Diamond's misleading sales chart.