I Read Comic Books
385 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsA podcast for comic book fans. Hosted by Mike Rapin and featuring a rotating 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every episode. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Episode 39 | Is $9.99 a problem?
October 01, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThis episode was recorded September 26th, 2015. This week, Mike, Nick, and special guest Jeff (who’s audio is static-y, and we apologize!) talk comics and their comic picks for the week (Archie #3, They’re Not Like Us #8, and Material Volume 1). The gang discusses price points in comics–Justin Jordan talked about how $9.99 volume 1’s at Image sometimes don’t work. Following, BOOM! announced a 15% reduction in comics being produced and a new LCS program to keep #1s in their shop. Links this we...
Episode 38 | The Problem With Pants
September 24, 2015 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on September 20, 2015. Hosts Nick, Brian, and Jon disregard their holy overlord Mike to record a secret podcast (not really). They chat their current comic reads and their comic picks for this week (Runaways #4, We Are Robin #4, Mythic #4, Book of Death #3)–even though Jon didn’t really have a pick. Stretching into the discussion territory, the gang chats about how we, as readers, deal with comic creators who are jerks? They move on to discussing DC’s “un-canc...
Episode 37 | Superhero movies make Mike tired
September 17, 2015 14:30 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on September 13th, 2015. Mike, Nick, and Paul chat comics for a bit–namely a whole bunch of their current reads. Then, after much screaming on Mike’s part, they chat about their comic picks for the week (Sex Criminals #12, The Fade Out #9, and Ivar, Timewalker #9). The primary topic this week revolved around “hype marketing” and popular characters getting their own solo titles. It’s a doozy. Links for this week: Bleeding Cool – As Marvel Confirms Terrigen Mist...
Episode 36 | Comics aren’t for kids anymore!
September 10, 2015 00:47 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on September 6th, 2015. Hosts Mike, Nick, and Paul discuss what they’ve been reading lately and their comic picks (Bitch Planet #5 and Batman #44) in the first half of the episode–WARNING! Batman #43 spoilers! In the second half of the episode, the guys chat about how you recommend comics to people, with a slide into how they research and “catch up” without reading a zillion comics. As our episodes get longer, do you enjoy it? This isn’t part of the episode, w...
Episode 35 | Horror Comics and Reading in Public
September 03, 2015 00:56 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on August 30th, 2015. Hosts Mike and Nick are joined by a friend of the podcast, James Hahn to talk about horror comics and reading comics in public on top of their comic picks for the week (Plutona #1, Lazarus #19, and Imperium #8). The question on our minds this week is: What makes a horror comic actually scary? This week’s music was by Kanye West, Cities Aviv, 20 Syl, and Infinity Shred. This week’s episode was produced by Mike Rapin and edited by Zander Ri...
Episode 34 | The Mythic Transformers vs. GI Joe Discussion
August 27, 2015 03:31 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on August 23rd, 2015, and July 7th, 2015. At one point, Nick, Paul, and Mike decided to talk about Transformers vs. GI Joe at length and store it away. It was this week that, despite having comic picks (Dead Drop #4, Superman #43, and Fall of Ninjak), they had nothing to talk about (except some lingering thoughts from last week). So, as a fix for this situation, they have pulled from the “vault” their talk on Transformers vs. GI Joe–if you’re not sick of them ...
Episode 33 | Language and Comics
August 20, 2015 03:20 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on August 16th, 2015. Hosts Mike, Paul, and Nick talk comics and their comic picks (Invincible #122, Book of Death #2, and Justice League #43) then move onto this week’s primary topic: an article by Paul Duffield, “Comics and the Value of Language” (part 1 and part 2). This week’s music was by Metaform (“Letters to the Void” and “Candy“) and Infinity Shred. This week’s episode was edited and produced by Mike Rapin. Have a question? Want us to talk about a topi...
Episode 32 | Getting into comics for the money
August 13, 2015 04:40 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week’s episode was recorded August 9th, 2015. Hosts Mike and Nick chat comics and their comic picks (Constantine: The Hellblazer #3 and Batman #43) as per usual. Following, there’s a big “COME ON” to Marvel about the whole Black Widow debacle. To round off the episode, things turn to the discussion of buying comics to make a buck, inspired by this USA Today article. It was a wild ride–there’s a longer rant, post-credits (Do you listen to the after credits part of the podcast? You really ...
Episode 31 | Experiences in buying comics
August 06, 2015 17:30 - 1 hour - 81 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on August 2nd, 2015. In a magical, last-minute chance, Mike and Nick were joined by Jeff Perry, host of the After Image podcast. After their comic picks for the week (The Wicked + The Divine #13, Nailbiter #15, and Bloodshot: Reborn #5), the gang dives into Jeff’s podcast and his love for Image comics, then they try to (and only sort of do) answer the question, “How do you drop comics from your regular pull list?” While they never truly answer the question, a ...
Episode 30 | What is it with genre books?
July 29, 2015 23:50 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week’s episode was recorded July 26th, 2015. Our hosts this week–Mike, Zander, and Paul–have a nice chat about their week and their comic picks (Lazarus #18, Rasputin #7, and Daredevil #17) followed by a conversation about a chapter from the book Our Superheroes, Ourselves titled “Superhero comics as moral pornography.” And in a different direction, Paul brought the topic of genre comics within the Big 2 (Marvel and DC)–where have they gone and why? This week’s music was by Just Blaze, Z...
Episode 29 | Comic Awards and Trying DCYou
July 24, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThis week’s episode was recorded July 19th, 2015. Hosts Paul and Nick somehow manage to get a podcast episode recorded without Mike (he’s not bitter about it). In familiar fashion, comic picks (Book of Death: The Fall of Bloodshot #1 and Wolf #1) are followed by some discussion of the Harvey Awards and what they mean for the comic industry, and their experiences with DCYou so far. This week’s music was by Gramatik (“Hit That Jive” and “Stairway to Hip Hop Heaven“), Tina Fabrique, and Infinity...
Episode 28 | You Ask Questions, We Have… Words That May Be Answers
July 16, 2015 02:15 - 54 minutes - 100 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on July 12th, 2015. This week’s episode had some comic picks (Silver Surfer #13, Hawkeye #22, and Book of Death #1), but the focus was on TWO listener questions (which we were super excited to have). Zack asked us about unjust praise for books and Jon asked us about book lending and piracy. Check it out! This week’s music was by Megadrive, Dynatron, and Infinity Shred.This week’s episode was produced by Mike Rapin and Zander Riggs, and edited by Zander Riggs. ...
Episode 27 | “Mon Ami!”
July 09, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week’s episode was recorded July 4th, 2015. While ignoring America’s birthday, Mike, Nick, and Paul talked comics and their picks for the week (Saga #30, Archie #1, Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga vol. 2, Batman #42, Rebels #4). The topics this week covered Image Expo and where “unknown” creators go to make comics and how the announcements for Marvel’s “All-New, All Different” feel very weird. Music this week by SwuM (“ZON” and “JVC“), Poldoore, and Infinity Shred. This week’s episode w...
Episode 26 | Who IS Damian Wayne?!
July 01, 2015 17:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis episode was recorded June 28th, 2015. This week’s hosts, Mike, Paul, and Nick, talk comic picks (Imperium #6, Nailbiter #14, and An Entity Observes All Things), Gotham season 2 rumors, the end of Witchblade, Southern Bastards and the confederate flag, why are licensed books so… good?, and a listener question, “Why can’t the big two create new, diverse characters?” It’s quite a whole shebang. You should check it out. This week’s music was Grammatik (“Hit That Jive” and “Muy Tranquilo“), A...
Episode 25 | DC vs. The Other “Big Two”
June 25, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis episode was recorded June 20th, 2015. Hosts Zander and Jon discuss their comic picks (Mythic #2 and Legacy of Luther Strode #2), some quick topics around small conventions in the midwest and Marvel dropping 12,000+ comics on Kindle. This week’s main topics were spoilers for all of (released) Hawkeye and why Jon dropped this book, Batman: Arkham Knight, DC’s MOBA “Infinite Crisis,” and voting on comic book stories. Music this week was by Gramatik (“No Way Out” and “Afternoon Soul“), Brock...
Episode 24 | Think before you speak, Mike.
June 18, 2015 01:05 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on June 14th, 2015. Hosts Mike, Paul, and Jon, discuss their comic picks this week (Lazarus #17, Trees #10, and Martian Manhunter #1) and gloss over two bits of Marvel News (delays and adult coloring books?). But the meat of this episode focuses around reading “classic” comic books, why we buy indie books, and a little on how we “budget” for comic books. Music this week by Vanilla (“Azure” and “Rashida“), Deluxe, and Infinity Shred. This week’s episode was Pro...
Episode 23 | All New, All Different, Post-New52
June 12, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis week’s episode was recorded June 7th, 2015. After a bit of technical difficulty, we have a new episode! This week’s hosts, Mike, Nick, and Paul talk their comic picks–Batman #41 and Injection #2. There’s was some discussion about Transformers vs. GI Joe (again!), but the longer discussion was put off for another day. The New Gloss Over looked over the All-New, All-Different Marvel announcements, Special Edition: NYCC’s ticket sales for NYCC 2015, Nowhere Men returning this Fall, and Dani...
Episode 22 | #Name3Artists
June 04, 2015 02:30 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThis episode was recorded on May 31st, 2015. This week, hosts Mike and Paul discuss their comic picks (Transformers vs. GI Joe #7 and Zero #17), other comics they’re reading, and some news about The Wicked + The Divine and Lumberjanes as well as Marvel’s upcoming YA Novel starring Black Widow. Focus topics this week included Hip-Hop Family Tree becoming an ongoing, monthly series, Chris Burnham’s tweets “confirming” DC’s in-page ads, and the Twitter hashtag #Name3Artists where Gail Simone ask...
Episode 21 | Why Do You Read Comics?
May 28, 2015 15:30 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis episode was recorded April 12th, 2015. This week’s episode is a special one-off featuring Jon and Andrea and hosted by Mike all about why Jon and Andrea read comics given their casual approach to the medium. Enjoy! This week’s music was by Infinity Shred. Have a question? Want us to talk about a topic? Submit discussion topics to our subreddit /r/IReadComicBooks and get a hold of us here: [email protected] – @destroythecyb – destroythecyborg.tumblr.com Subscribe on iTunes | Listen...
Episode 20 | Bazinga, indeed.
May 20, 2015 23:15 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis episode was recorded May 17th, 2015. This week, Mike and Nick discuss their comic picks for the week, Trees #9 and Ninjak #3. In the news gloss over, topics included: DC’s new digital-first book, Asa Butterfield as Spider-Man rumors, April 2015 top 10 selling comics, and the Constantine TV show (and shows moving to other networks or continuing due to fan support)–it was a lot. Primary topics for this week were Mike’s readdressing the outing of Bobby Drake, a discussion about the Supergir...
Episode 19 | Daredevil, All Of It.
May 14, 2015 05:40 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week’s episode was recorded on May 10th, 2015. This week’s hosts, Mike, Nick, and Paul, talk about their comic picks–Bandette #10, Rebels #2, and Injection #1–and a whole bunch of news. They discuss the craziness of print-only items (ie. a Steven Universe sketch book and Valiant’s upcoming Book of the Dead), Daredevil (SPOILERS), and their first fan letter, all about Suicide Squad! This week’s music was by Kero One, One Self, Blunted Beats, and Infinity Shred. Produced by Zander Riggs an...
Episode 18 | FCBD and Age of Ultron
May 08, 2015 02:15 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThis episode was recorded on May 3rd, 2015. Hosts Mike, Paul, and Nick get back into the swing of things. Comic picks this week: Descender #3 and Afterlife with Archie. The gang discusses a whole multitude of news from the past few weeks, full spoilers for Age of Ultron and reactions to the film, and their experiences and feelings on Free Comic Book Day. This week’s music was by Infinity Shred and Cold Electric. Produced by Zander Riggs and Mike Rapin. Edited by Zander Riggs. Have a question?...
Episode 17 | C2E2
April 30, 2015 02:30 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThis week’s episode was recorded April 26th, 2015. We recorded at C2E2! We apologize for the echo-y sound quality this week, but hosts Mike, Anna, and Zander talk about why C2E2 2015 was great and why we go to conventions in general. Unfortunately, we didn’t cover too much news, but instead talked about how the convention has changed over the years and for the better! This week’s music was by Infinity Shred. Produced by Zander Riggs and Mike Rapin. Edited by Zander Riggs. Have a question? Wan...
Episode 16 | Positive Subversion
April 23, 2015 16:30 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week’s episode was recorded April 12th, 2015. This week, Mike and the gang were busier than usual so we’ve edited together one of our few pre-recorded special episodes of the I Read Comic Books podcast featuring a friend of the podcast (and sometimes contributor), Tommy Valdez. Tommy brought up the topic of positive subversion and how comics, and other mediums, are creating diversity in these mediums by doing this. This week’s music was by Infinity Shred. Produced by Zander Riggs and Mik...
Episode 15 | Netflix is Heroin
April 15, 2015 19:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis episode was recorded April 12th, 2015. This week, Mike, Nick, and Paul met up, IN PERSON, to record the podcast. Comic picks: The Fade Out #1 and Bloodshot Reborn #1. Topics this week include: Did Star Wars #1 help sell more Marvel books?, advertising in comic books, Daredevil (no spoilers) and the serialization of super hero television vs. feature films, a discussion about TV in general, and OGNs and serialized comics. Music this week by Cold Electric, Explodeyman, Anamanaguchi, and Inf...
Episode 14 | Course Correction 102
April 09, 2015 14:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis episode was recorded April 5th, 2015. This week, hosts Mike, Nick, and Paul discuss their comic picks – Transformers vs. GI Joe #6, Southern Cross #2, Descender #2, and The Surface #2. Discussion topics include Dark Horse’s April Fool’s Day announcements and how one of those two was actually true: Local Comic Shops can turn in 20 unsold copies of Star Wars #1 for exclusive covers for the first issue of Barb Wire (and it turns out it wasn’t a joke!). Mike talks about how you can tell a Im...
Episode 13 | Animal Man v. Batman & Robin
April 01, 2015 22:30 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis episode was recorded on March 29th, 2015. This week’s episode of the podcast was hosted by Mike, Nick, and Zander. Our comic picks were: Uncanny Season 2 #1, Batman and Robin Annual #3, and Hinterkind #17. This week we discussed Dynamite’s range of titles, Erik Larsen’s Twitter Rant interview over at The Outhousers and the future of comics fans and publishing, Dark Horse’s latest slew of #1s announced at Emerald City Comic-Con 2015, and reading comics (and all-ages comics) in public. Mus...
Episode 12 | Transformers vs. G.I. Joe
March 26, 2015 18:45 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis episode was recorded on March 22nd, 2015. This week’s episode was hosted by Mike, Nick, and Paul. Our Comic Picks for the week were: D4VE #2, The Multiversity: Ultra Comics #1, and Nightcrawler #12. This week we discussed Thought Bubbles in comics, IDW’s ownership of licensed properties, the shocking revelations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #44 from last week, and (again) artificial vs. true scarcity in comics. We also mentioned Todd Nauck’s YouTube Channel and his amazing video drawi...
Episode 10 | Do Your Dishes for a Gameboy Game
March 11, 2015 21:00 - 126 MBHosts: Mike, Nick This episode was recorded on March 9th, 2015. This week, Mike and Nick discussed their comic picks for the week (Spider-Gwen #2 and Ninjak #1), the ramifications of Spider-verse, diversity in your pull list and what that means, the value of comics, and what buying bundles of comics (LootCrate, ComicBento, HumbleBundle, etc.) means for the every-week comic reader. Have a question or want us to talk about something on the show? Email us at [email protected] or find us o...
Episode 9 | The Worst Way To Pitch A Comic Book
March 05, 2015 18:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBHosts: Mike, Nick, Zander This episode was recorded on March 1st, 2015. Topics: Comics: Descender #1, Supreme: Blue Rose #7, Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #9 Warren Ellis is watching you Mike thinks Kieron Gillen may have black-balled him from comics Something about Fringe The hypothetical powers of Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick and how they’re actually incredibly cool people my name is matt and i’m an alcoholic and a drug addict The monolith that is “editorial” and how we can never re...
Episode 8 | Peanut Butter and Chocolate The Comic Book!
February 25, 2015 19:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBHosts: Mike, Nick, and Paul. This episode was recorded on February 22nd, 2015 Topics: Comics: Gotham Academy #5, Star Spangled War Stories #7, Spider-Gwen #1 What makes a good comic review? Subscription services, how they work, why they work, and why they DON’T work. Jason Momoa as Aquaman and how Batman vs. Superman is going to have the whole damn Justice League A reminder about the DC Cinematic Universe Paul explains that we need more wrestling comics. Music by: The Cold Electric and Infini...
Episode 7 | No one said anything funny this week
February 19, 2015 02:14 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBHosts: Mike, Nick, and George. This episode was recorded on February 15th, 2015 Topics: Comics (Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #9, The Valiant #3, Multiversity Mastermen #1/Batman Eternal #46) IDW Comics Impacted by West Coast Dock Labor Disputes What happens when your book is delayed? Robert Kirkman’s Outcast was given a series order by Cinemax Scribd, Marvel Unlimited, and binge reading comics. Music by: Cold Electric and Infinity Shred. Produced and Edited by Zander Riggs. Contact us: cyborg...
Episode 6 | Aquaman and the No, No, No, They’re Cool Guys…
February 11, 2015 20:30 - 1 hour - 144 MBHosts: Mike, Nick, and Zander. This episode was recorded on February 8th, 2015. Topics: Comics (All-New Ghost Rider #11, Prometheus Fire and Stone Omega #1 (one-shot), and … nothing?) Convergence = 24 new #1s?! Do #1s mean more sales? For new or old readers? And do people stick around? G. Willow Wilson & A-Force Brian Wood’s run on X-Men and Marvel being genuine with A-Force And something about Aquaman and The Others Music by: Cold Electric and Infinity Shred. Contact us: cyborg@destroythecyb...
Episode 5 | Jack and Coke
February 05, 2015 00:30 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MBHosts: Mike and Nick Topics: Comics (EGOS #5, Imperium #1) Hawkeye and book delays Hot Topic revealed something about Age of Ultron? Gotham will be teasing the Joker this season? Music by: Cold Electric and Infinity Shred Contact us: [email protected] | @destroythecyb Subscribe on iTunes | Listen on Stitcher | Podcast Feed
Episode 4 | Sally Q DreCronik
January 30, 2015 03:30 - 1 hour - 137 MBAfter a long hiatus, the I Read Comic Books podcast is back! And now with double the hosts! This week, Mike and Nick talk: Comic picks! Brian Michael Bendis on Late Night with Seth Meyers Convergence v. Secret Wars! And Gotham being renewed! It’s a load of comic book stuff and a whole lot of Mike being bitter. Enjoy! Music by: Cold Electric & Infinity Shred Hosted by Mike Rapin (@mikerapin) and Nick (@dethstarplnz) [email protected] @destroythecyb Subscribe on iTunes! | Podcast Feed