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.
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The Mall / Euthanauts / The Life of Captain Marvel
July 24, 2018 14:58 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, “The Mall” delivers a Mafia-style, reverse-Mamma Mia, with all the 80’s you can handle, dark undertones, and everybody gets their own store! “Euthanauts” takes a ‘death positive’ perspective, leaving the club ‘death-questioning’, with its unabashed curiosity and deep-dive into the afterlife; and “The Life of Captain Marvel” is really the life of Carol Danvers, a beautifully-layered narrative about superheroism within a complicated family.
Farmhand/She Could Fly/The Amazing Spider-Man
July 17, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week: “Farmhand” gives us a family drama wrapped in your average stem-cell zombie farm story; “She Could Fly” takes a serious look at OCD and mental health; and, “The Amazing Spider-Man" sends Peter back to college.
Cosmic Ghost Rider/Unnatural/Captain America
July 10, 2018 21:18 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBOur first issue picks this week... “Cosmic Ghost Rider” gives Frank Castle his very own golden ticket to ride out of Valhalla for more vengeance; “Unnatural” shows us how to stay sex-and-love positive when the government controls your Tinder; and, “Captain America” witnesses the death of the American Dream, and his relevance?
Modern Fantasy/Sentry/Teen Titans Special
July 03, 2018 13:54 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, “Modern Fantasy” helps us relive our worst days at the office, weirdest parties in college and a little adventure in between. “Sentry” is a bleak look at the one man who can do everything, but only once a day. Finally, “Teen Titans Special” shows us what happens when Kid Flash, Teen Robin and Red Arrow stop pretending, and get real. With guns.
Iron Man/Lost City Explorers/Shanghai Red
June 27, 2018 21:07 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week: "Lost City Explorers" gives us that good Goonies vibe, "Shanghai Red" gives us a badass Mulanesque heroine, and "Iron Man" goes corporate.
Comic Book Summer Slam Part 2
June 21, 2018 14:45 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBWelcome to the inaugural FIRST ISSUE CLUB COMIC BOOK SUMMER SLAM! This week you’re getting TWO episodes, and we need YOU...YES YOU...to vote to decide the winner. After listening, go to our social media pages on Twitter or Facebook and let us know who won!
Comic Book Summer Slam Part 1
June 21, 2018 14:45 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome to the inaugural FIRST ISSUE CLUB COMIC BOOK SUMMER SLAM! This week you’re getting TWO episodes, and we need YOU...YES YOU...to vote to decide the winner. After listening, go to our social media pages on Twitter or Facebook and let us know who won!
The Immortal Hulk/Sword Daughter/Justice League
June 12, 2018 14:39 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week: "The Immortal Hulk" imagines our monstrous green friend as a horror story, "Sword Daughter" gives us a mysterious origin story and "Justice League" takes us to the extreme.
Man of Steel/Valiant High/Glacier City
June 05, 2018 22:16 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBAbove photo from Panel Syndicate Subscribe Apple Podcasts Subscribe Stitcher Valiant Comics This week we cover "Man of Steel", "Valiant High", and "Glacier City". Plus, what type of guy are incels, are all comics expected to be tv shows now and is Superman gonna cheat on his wife? DC Comics
Black Panter/Adventure Time: Beginning of The End/TMNT: Urban Legends
May 29, 2018 17:54 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week: riding off the success of the movie, "Black Panther" gives us something totally unexpected with a dash of afrofuturism. "Adventure Time: Beginning of the End" kicks off our sad goodbye to the TV show, and "TMNT: Urban Legends" takes the turtles back to their gritty 90s roots.
The Trump Era Is Infecting Comic Books
May 23, 2018 01:27 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBThis week: "A Walk Through Hell" gives a slow burn horror take on our Trump era politics. Then, "Flavor" uses food to tell a story of female empowerment, and "Ether: The Copper Golems" uses alternate realities to tell a story of male selfishness.
Don't Skip On The Tongue Please
May 15, 2018 14:31 - 37 minutes - 52 MBThis week: "Venom" humanizes a character we realize we don't actually know a lot about: the symbiote. Plus, "Barrier" dissects the importance of language in our charged debate about immigration, and "Fraggle Rock" reminds us the childhood joy of creating for creating's sake.
Cis White Male Avengers Assemble!
May 08, 2018 22:05 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week: "Avengers #1" brings the gang back together and "Death Or Glory" tries to make antiheroes out of some "real America" preppers.
Thanos' Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
May 02, 2018 14:05 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week: "Thanos Annual" gives us a clip show special of Thanos' nihilistic hijinks. Plus, "Aliens: Dust To Dust" gives us new insight into xenomorphs and "Jeepers Creepers" gives us a good laugh.
Avengers Infinity War: Fully Torqued
April 25, 2018 15:59 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week: we cover our first book on film: "Avengers Infinity War"! That's right, we can't ignore the biggest thing in comic books this week...a movie. But, before that, we cover Image's "Skyward"!
Are You There God, It's Robocop
April 17, 2018 22:06 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week: "Robocop: CItizen's Arrest" takes the neighborhood watch to a whole new level. Then "Exiles" gives us the anime wolverine we've always wanted...just not yet. And, "The Immortal Men" doesn't quite live up to the hype.
The Impression That We Get
April 10, 2018 21:52 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week: have you ever been close to a comic you loved, or close to folks who have? Well the odds stack up so high with “Analog”, we feel a pain so powerful with “Isola”, and knock on wood with “Demi-God”.
Variant Edition: We Talk Marvel's "Fresh" Start
April 03, 2018 17:06 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this variant edition of the podcast, we focus in on Marvel's new Fresh Start initiative. Who will be affected by this shift, what's going to change, and why are they doing it now? We explore all the important and confusing questions.
The Superhero Mashup Nobody Asked For...But We Kinda Like
March 28, 2018 13:44 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week: "Weapon H" mashes up Wolverine and The Hulk...that's right. Then "Lucy Dreaming" takes us into some deadly teenage dreams and Stand Sakai continues his incredible, "Usagi Yojimbo".
Super Depression
March 20, 2018 21:04 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week: "Eternity Girl" gives us something entirely new...a superhero with depression. Plus, "Vampronica" takes another look into the horror Archie universe and "The New Mutants" reminds us of classic X-men.
Zoom In Shot Of You Clicking Play On This Podcast
March 13, 2018 21:29 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week: the author of "The Walking Dead" starts his next saga with "Oblivion Song". Then, "Gideon Falls" gets heady with a priest and a person who collects trash. And finally, "The Highest House" begins a tragically beautiful new series.
Is DC Trolling Marvel?
March 07, 2018 02:47 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week: honestly, "The Terrifics" is just trolling The Fantastic Four, right? Plus, the founding editor of Clickhole writes one of the funniest damn comics we've ever read, and "The Beef" is takes a new look at revenge.
This Comic Makes Me Excited To Be Doing This Podcast
February 28, 2018 22:41 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week: "Multiple Warheads: Ghost Throne" reminds us why we fell in love with comics. Plus, "Pumpkin Head" revives an 80s horror film and "Deathbed" gives us some full frontal violence.
Don't Be That Guy
February 20, 2018 20:21 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week: "Death of Love" critiques the "nice guy" stereotype. DC continues a pretty good winning streak of launching new superheroes with "Sideways". Then "Kickass" re-launches with an all new character behind the iconic green and yellow suit.
Black AF Is Rad AF
February 15, 2018 20:25 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBOn this bonus episode: we cover our very first graphic novel. What would a revisionist Superman story with a black woman instead of a white dude look like? You no longer have to wonder, just pick up "Black AF" from Black Mask Studios.
I Have No Idea What The F— Is Going On And I Loved Every Second Of It
February 13, 2018 17:28 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week: "X-men Red" takes us back to basics, and we honestly forgot what we were missing. Then, the story in "VS" baffles us as its visuals blow us out of the water. Finally, we dive into the world of Valiant comics with "Armstrong And The Vault Of Spirits".
Michael Fassbender's First Issue Club
February 05, 2018 23:58 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBThis week: BK and Mike D review a cornucopia of straight fire comics. We're talking Doom Patrol, Anthony Bourdain, new DC characters and a whole lot more. Don't be the only person who doesn't listen to this episode, cause it's a doozy!
Greg Explains Comics To People Named Mike
January 30, 2018 16:09 - 31 minutes - 43 MBThis week: expert comic reader Greg explains the intricacies of "Raven: Daughter of Darkness" and "Vinegar Teeth" to The Budget King. Plus, "Abbot" adds a supernatural lens to 1970's Detroit.
Antifa vs. Altright
January 23, 2018 03:55 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week: "Days of Hate" takes the problem of political bubbles to its furthest extreme with a war between Antifa and the Altright. Plus, "Ice Cream Man" serves up some wholesome horror as a terrifying anthology series, DC decides they can do the Hulk better with "Damage", and "Go West" unsheathes The Blade for some apocalyptic revenge.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly of Harley Quinn
January 16, 2018 22:56 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week: DC has finally addressed the abusive relationship between the Joker and Harley Quinn. Now, we get to see what she does as a single woman in "Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For." Then, Hawkeye enters the Oldmanosphere with "Oldman Hawkeye". And, an original Avenger named Voyager returns in "Avengers: No Surrender". One problem, Voyager has never been a Marvel character till being introduced in this comic.
The Male Power Fantasy Problem
January 08, 2018 23:23 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week: three comics address the comic book world's problem with male power fantasies. First, "Rogue & Gambit" seems to tackle a famous X-men's issues with misogyny. "Rise of The Black Panther" brings female characters into the spotlight. And, "Snagglepuss" reimagines a famous cartoon character as a homosexual.
Happy Freaking Holidays You Filthy Animals
December 24, 2017 03:25 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIf you're into comics, you probably remember the very first issue that ignited your passion. As we close out 2017, we look back on the comics that started our obsession. Happy Holidays!
God Complex
December 18, 2017 23:05This week: Judas—yeah, the one who betrayed Jesus—fights his way through hell, an evil villain with a god complex turns dead bodies into a new drug, and the secret history of Leonardo Di Vinci's robots and sexual fetishes.
Searching For Paradise
December 11, 2017 21:18 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBTHIS WEEK: COULD YOU SURVIVE A DYSTOPIAN FUTURE, AND MAKE IT TO PARADISE? WE DISCUSS WITH "PARADISO". ALSO, WE CAN'T TAKE OUR EYES OFF OF "SLEEPLESS" AND "ROCKO'S MODERN LIFE" STILL MAKES US LAUGH.
John Wick Kills Nothing
December 04, 2017 22:06 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week: an attempt at a John Wick comic really really doesn't kill it. Also, "Mystik You" takes us to DC's version of Harry Potter, and "Sword of Ages" is the first step into an epic new universe.
Doomsday?
November 27, 2017 22:05This week: one of the most iconic comics of all time gets a controversial sequel. Can DC give Watchmen a "rebirth" without pissing off the fans? Plus, we take a druggy road trip through space with Void Trip. Then, your imaginary friends become nightmares with Imaginary Fiends.
It's A Turkey Day Bonus Episode
November 23, 2017 16:42 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBOn todays special bonus episode: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the First Issue Club hosts guests, as their Fountain City Frequency sister podcast 'What's In A Game' stops by to discuss a new comic from the massive video game franchise Tomb Raider.
Vampire Girl Vs Evil Oil Companies
November 20, 2017 20:09 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week: an online model vampire decides to take a bite out of the evil oil companies that killed her shark friend...yeah. Then, Jerusalem gets wiped off the map, but no-one seems to know why, and Loki steals Doctor Strange's job after he retires to become Dr. Dolittle.
Borders
November 13, 2017 20:37 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week: Coyote takes an unflinching but fictional look at murders in a Mexican border town. Plus, what if Earth was on the border between alien words? Then Kong crosses the border into the Planet of the Apes universe. Did we mention this episode was about borders?
The Horrifying and Hilarious Sides Of Technology
November 06, 2017 21:05 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week: an old cartoon about the future gets a modern day update. Plus Grave Diggers Union explores a bureaucracy of death and makes us want to get tattoos. Finally, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles team up with the Ghostbusters in a ridiculous alternate universe.
It's A Super Spooky Secret Surprise Halloween Episode!
October 31, 2017 14:47 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBThat's right folks, we recorded a special Halloween episode to fill your earholes with all the creepy crawly new horror comics. Jughead: The Hunger brings a heaping pile of gore to Riverdale and Goosebumps takes us back to those good ol' childhood haunts.
The Raunchy Return Of A Children's Cartoon
October 30, 2017 19:34 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week: one of the oldest children's cartoons makes a comeback in the form of a raunchy comic book. Plus, it's another blast from the past with a new Ghostbusters issue and Eternity leaves us completely speechless.
Did A Comic Just Ruin The Rugrats Timeline?
October 23, 2017 17:48 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week: We dive into sexual psychology with Kid Lobotomy, all magical realms come together in Maestros, and Deadpool gets in a fight with Old Man Logan over $25. Plus, Greg knows way too much about the Rugrats franchise.
Donald Trump Invades Your Comic Books
October 16, 2017 21:28 - 25 minutes - 35 MBThis week: whether you like it or not, politics is coming to comic books with Falcon and The Family Trade. Then, God Complex confuses but intrigues us with gods and action figures.
Slots, Shadowman/Rae Sremmurd, And Eugenic
October 10, 2017 02:28 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week: it's the good, the bad, and the ugly with Slots, Shadowman/Rae Sremmurd, and Eugenic. Which comic corresponds to which adjective you ask...you'll just have to listen to find out.
Marvel Legacy, Infinite Loop, Batman: The Murder Machine
October 02, 2017 18:49 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week: the convolution of reboots and multiverses with Marvel Legacy, Batman: The Murder Machine, and Infinite Loop: Nothing But The Truth. How to get into a new series when you already need to have read the ones that came before it.
Dark Ark, Angelic, And Gasolina
September 25, 2017 12:36 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, the club delves into the first issues of Dark Ark, Angelic and Gasolina. Plus, an impossible questions: who is your favorite X-men.
Realm, Retcon, and Runaways
September 20, 2017 15:53 - 33 minutes - 46 MBIn this inaugural episode, the club sits down to discuss 3 of the past weeks most anticipated first issue releases. This week the club covers some exciting Image releases in Realm #1 and Retcon #1. We also dive into Marvel’s new release of Runaways #1 on the heels of their big Hulu TV series release.