Perfect Bound Comic Book Podcast
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Perfect Bound Podcast is a weekly show about anything and everything comic books and comics related, brought to you by Ben Laurance and Cole Hornaday of The Panel Jumper, and Chris Casos and Nicole Lamb from Comics Dungeon.
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Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 176
June 25, 2018 15:00On a previous episode, we spoke about comics that haven’t aged well. Today on the show, we discuss comics that HAVE aged well: EVERGREEN COMICS. Tune in to find out what we think constitutes an evergreen comic (vs what Jim Lee and Dan Didio think), what some good examples are,... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 175
June 18, 2018 15:00Today on the show, we spend most of the time talking about two things. Thing 1: The Panel Jumper **LIVE** Chapter IV is THIS FRIDAY. Buy your tickets here. It’s going to be a grand old time. Thing 2: We talk about all things JACK KIRBY. The New Gods is... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 174
June 11, 2018 15:00Boats and magic and naglfar, oh my! Today, the gang at Perfect Bound Podcast discuss some items in comic and pop culture news, including: • Some DC Comics are going to be more expensive • Black Panther in SPAAAAACE! • Amazon unveils a new creator-owned comic line for ComicXology •... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 173
June 04, 2018 15:00Not everything ages like a fine wine (except this show, of course). Today on the Perfect Bound Podcast, we talk about comics from the past that have not aged well. Tune in to find out what titles we’ve regretted re-reading, what artists we now avoid, and what writers we’d rather... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 172
May 28, 2018 15:00To kick off today’s show, Cole and Ben talk about the next chapter of The Panel Jumper LIVE, which will feature a live recording of the Perfect Bound Podcast. Buy your tickets now here. Other topics include: • Injustice vs. He-Man! • Skybound announces first Young Adult title: Outpost Zero... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 171
May 21, 2018 15:00We start today’s show off with Cole’s microphone not plugged in. But don’t worry, we fix it soon enough. After we solve that avoidable tech issue, we talk about: • What’s coming up at Comics Dungeon soon, including Ace Comic Con • Two out of four of us have seen... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 170
May 14, 2018 15:00On an inexplicably silly episode today, the gang discuss a few topics of note, including: • Barnes and Noble to expand their kids graphic novel section • Amazon is developing Transhuman and East of West TV shows • The Last Bar at the End of the World written by comic... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 169
May 07, 2018 16:00Today on the show, we welcome Brian Cronin from comicbookresources.com. Brian’s new book 100 Things X-Men Fans Should Know And Do Before They Die is out now from Triumph Books. We chat with Brian regarding all things X-Men; his inspiration for writing the book, why the retail sales have slumped... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 168
April 30, 2018 15:00Today on a thrilling new episode, the gang discuss what’s coming up at Comics Dungeon these days. Hot tip: It includes Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5th. Other topics include: • Unicron will end IDW Transformers universe • Bleeding Cool seems to think another DC event is coming,... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 167
April 23, 2018 15:00Before we get on with today’s show, we fawn over the Fred Rogers documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor.” It’s going to make us all cry. In comics news, we talk about: • Bill Messner-Loebs has not had a good time for a long time. (p.s. to this story, Ben... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 166
April 16, 2018 15:00Today on the show, we deep dive into cosplay. How does cosplay differ from other types of performance art? Can you make a living as a professional cosplayer? Who are some cosplayers to follow on social media. Tune in to get your cosplay geek on. Later in the show, we... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 165
April 09, 2018 15:00Today on an exciting new episode, the gang tackle a number of pressing news issues, including: • What’s new at Comics Dungeon • Dark Horse making some key titles returnable • The Fantastic Four are to return. • Nicolas Cage will finally get to play Superman • The success of... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 164
April 02, 2018 15:00After Cole tells us about the latest comic book creation classes at North Seattle College (which you can register for here), the gang discuss Vertigo comics – prompted by this article from vulture.com. We talk about the history of Vertigo, how and why it became a trend-setter in the industry,... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 163
March 26, 2018 15:00This week on the show, the gang visit some recent news stories, including: • Stan Lee is not having a very good time • Marvel goes digital first with Avengers: Back to Basics • Erica Henderson leaves Squirrel Girl • Patty Jenkins announces Kristin Wiig as Cheetah in Wonder Woman... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 162
March 19, 2018 15:00On this week’s show, the gang round up this week’s news, which include: • What’s new at Comics Dungeon • Emerald City Comic Con wrap-up • Neil Gaiman introduces a new Sandman Universe • DC announces a new Black Label imprint • Netflix buys the rights to Rob Leifeld’s Extreme... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 161
March 12, 2018 15:00Insider tips and tricks! Today on the show, we tell you how you can examine the bar code of your favorite comic to learn more about it: The issue number, if it’s a variant cover, what print run it came from, and price. Nicole also recommends using previewsworld.com as a... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 160
March 05, 2018 16:00Black Panther Special. Today on the show, we deep dive into the history and significant of Black Panther – from his first appearance in 1966 to the mega-blockbuster currently in theaters. Who created Black Panther and why? When was his first solo title? What are important issues to read? Tune... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 159
February 26, 2018 16:00Today, the gang chisel the ice off of the microphones to talk about: • What’s new inside Comics Dungeon • Emerald City Comic Con is just around the corner • Manos Returns gets a premiere screening • Friend of the show Tatiana Gill will teach a comics class at North... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 158
February 19, 2018 16:00Don’t call it a hot take. Call it a “Lukewarm” take, because today we finally talk about “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” SPOILER ALERT obviously, because you can’t have a 30 minute conversation about a movie without spilling some spoilers. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, but you still... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 157
February 12, 2018 16:00Diversity in Comics. Today on the show, prompted by this article from Vulture.com about the challenges Lion Forge, Emet, Black Mask, and Iron Circus face regarding pushing diversity and inclusivity in their titles, we talk about what Marvel and DC (and others) can do to help bolster underrepresented voices in... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 156
February 05, 2018 16:00Comics in Education! Think comics can’t be educational? Think again. Today on the show, we talk about comics that could be taught in each class during an average high schooler’s day: Biology, World History, Advanced Spanish, P.E., Trigonometry, and finally Yearbook Staff. After school, we talk about the upcoming Comic... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 155
January 29, 2018 16:00We begin today’s show with a brief conversation about the nation’s goofy weather, and continue the discussion into comic books that focus on environmental causes, with a recommendation list of comics you should read to get your pro-environmentalism on. Included in the discussion are comics which focus on the Native... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 154
January 22, 2018 16:00On this brand new fresh episode, we tackle the latest news topics, such as: • What’s coming up at Comics Dungeon • Early Black Panther ticket sales are outpacing all other Marvel titles on Fandango • Weak December 2017 puts comic shop orders down 10% • Ron Perlman, Mark Hamill... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast **LIVE** – Episode 153
January 15, 2018 16:00Today on a very special LIVE episode of the Perfect Bound Podcast, we welcome special guest Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet, Flight). Kazu joined us for Chapter V of The Panel Jumper **LIVE** on December 8th, 2017 at West of Lenin. He tells us about his non-comic careers, his big break into... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 152
January 08, 2018 16:00On today’s comic-book themed programme, the gang discuss: • A man in Canada wants to crowdfund a Wolverine statue. • Vincent D’Onofrio says Daredevil season 3 will be “different.” • She-Hulk #163 will be the last issue. • Batman: The Killing Joke is officially in DC continuity. • A Micronauts... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 151
January 01, 2018 16:00Happy New Podcast Year! On this brand new show for a brand new year, we address a point of feedback we’ve recently received, which is that we mainly focus on the big two publishers: Marvel and DC. Today we attempt to over-correct and have discussions regarding ONLY independent comics. In... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 150
December 25, 2017 16:00Special Episode 150 Year In Review Episode! Today on the show, we talk about news stories from the past year that either interested us, made an impact on us, or just straight up disappointed us. We also acknowledge those in the industry we have lost in 2017. We also present... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 149
December 18, 2017 16:00First thing today, we wrap up our Panel Jumper **Live** Chapter V experience, and give a shout out to all of our performers, audience members, and Patreon supporters. We then give you a heads up about what sorts of holiday deals you can find coming up at Comics Dungeon. Check... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 148
December 11, 2017 16:00Today on the show, we talk about memorable last stands in comics – those moments where a character went out, but went out in style. And since the holiday shopping season is upon us, we revisit another “Recommendation Corner” segment. Today, Ben presents hypothetical people to Cole, Chris, and Nicole,... Continue reading →
Perfect Bound Podcast – Episode 147
December 04, 2017 16:00SHADOWPACT! Today on the show, Chris and Cole finally remember the answer to one of Chris’s Quiz Time questions from last week. Also on the agenda today we talk about the shifting tone of Superhero movies. Is Thor: Ragnarok a comedy because that’s the trend of what audiences prefer to... Continue reading →