Planes, Trains and Comic Books
555 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn "Planes, Trains, and Comic Books" comic enthusiasts Matt Hansen and John Johnson read, discuss, and review comic book story arcs. Matt and John take a deep dive into the comic book medium, not only re-reading beloved and critically acclaimed story arcs, but also exploring the less heard of, and more unknown works. *INCLUDES SPOILERS*
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Chainsaw Man: Volume 1
March 14, 2022 03:14 - 1 hour - 106 MBDenji’s a poor young man with simple dreams, drowning under a mountain of debt. But with the power of a devil inside him, Denji’s become Chainsaw Man! Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Batman: Year One
March 06, 2022 14:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBHaving recently moved to Gotham, Lieutenant Gordan battles against the criminals and crooked police. But a new vigilante has taken on this fight as well, The Batman! Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #80 (The Longest Day)
March 05, 2022 15:13 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBBefore they can conquer Earth, an alien race must eliminate the lone threat to their plans of conquest: Swamp Thing. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #80
March 05, 2022 15:13 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBBefore they can conquer Earth, an alien race must eliminate the lone threat to their plans of conquest: Swamp Thing. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books
February 28, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe discuss the riveting stories of Black artists who drew, mostly behind the scenes, superhero, horror, and romance comics in the early years of the industry. The life stories of each man's personal struggles and triumphs are represented as they broke through into a world formerly occupied only by white artists. Buy Invisible Men here. Support us on Ko-fi Follow us on social media
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #79 (Waiting For God (Oh!))
February 26, 2022 13:28 - 22 minutes - 32 MBSwamp Thing's out to finally avenge his own murder... and he intends to take out his revenge on Lex Luthor. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #79
February 26, 2022 13:28 - 22 minutes - 32 MBSwamp Thing's out to finally avenge his own murder... and he intends to take out his revenge on Lex Luthor. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #78 (To Sow One's Seed in the Wind)
February 21, 2022 15:29 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBSwamp Thing...pregnant? It's a true, albeit bizarre and poignant tale with a most unexpected ending. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #78
February 21, 2022 15:29 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBSwamp Thing...pregnant? It's a true, albeit bizarre and poignant tale with a most unexpected ending. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Judge Dredd: False Witness
February 21, 2022 03:34 - 1 hour - 108 MBMathias is a courier for Mega-City One's most elite citizens. After he uncovers a horrific conspiracy Mathias finds himself pursued by legendary Judge Dredd! Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Bitter Root
February 13, 2022 12:26 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe Sangerye family cures the souls of those infected by hate. There’s a new breed of monster loose on the streets of Harlem, and the family must come together or watch the human race fall to untold evil. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #77
February 12, 2022 14:23 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBSwamp Thing's wife is pregnant! And John Constantine's involvement continues to create trouble. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #77 (Infernal Triangles)
February 12, 2022 14:23 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBSwamp Thing's wife is pregnant! And John Constantine's involvement continues to create trouble. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Static: Trial By Fire
February 07, 2022 04:42 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBVirgil Hawkins, a typical 15-year old, has undergone a bizarre biochemical change that allows him to manipulate powerful electrostatic forces. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks Podcast hosted by Matt Hansen and John Johnson Available On all streaming platforms!
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #76
February 06, 2022 16:59 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBSwamp Thing's been struggling to get into our world for months. Now, the conception of the new Swamp Thing can be revealed! You won't believe what John Constantine had to do with it in this shocking crossover with HELLBLAZER #9. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #76 (L'adoration De La Terre)
February 06, 2022 16:59 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBSwamp Thing's been struggling to get into our world for months. Now, the conception of the new Swamp Thing can be revealed! You won't believe what John Constantine had to do with it in this shocking crossover with HELLBLAZER #9. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #9
February 06, 2022 16:59 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBSwamp Thing's been struggling to get into our world for months. Now, the conception of the new Swamp Thing can be revealed! You won't believe what John Constantine had to do with it in this shocking crossover with HELLBLAZER #9. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis: Hellblazer #1
January 31, 2022 12:36 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBHere's the first episode of Matt's Minis: Hellblazer. The first taste is free, but if you're hooked, you can get access to all the archive episodes by joining the Matt's Minis: Hellblazer membership tier here. An apathetic, somewhat amoral occultist, John Constantine always manages to come out on top through a combo of luck, trickery and genuine magical skill. In this seminal Vertigo series, uncover a horror story wrapped in a mystery starring a hero who's at his best and worst, all at the...
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #75 (The Thinker)
January 29, 2022 14:55 - 19 minutes - 27.9 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The end of an era in the lives of all the plant elementals--and the beginning of a new one. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #75
January 29, 2022 14:55 - 19 minutes - 27.9 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The end of an era in the lives of all the plant elementals--and the beginning of a new one. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #74
January 24, 2022 11:28 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, What mysterious secret of Abby's is standing in the way of the birth of the new Swamp Thing? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #74 (Center of the Cyclone)
January 24, 2022 11:28 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, What mysterious secret of Abby's is standing in the way of the birth of the new Swamp Thing? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Hook Jaw
January 23, 2022 13:48 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week we discuss the killer shark with a vendetta against humans and a taste for man flesh, Hook Jaw – the comic so controversial, it got banned! Support us at https://ko-fi.com/planestrainsandcomicbooks Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/planestrainsandcomicbooks
Daredevil: Yellow
January 17, 2022 05:14 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week we discuss another of the Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale "Color" series, Daredevil: Yellow. Battlin' Jack Murdock's murder set in motion a chain of events that exploded with a new super hero swinging out of New York City's Hell's Kitchen.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #73 (The Fire Next Door)
January 16, 2022 15:51 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Humanity's greatest fear is about to break loose on the world...with only Swamp Thing and John Constantine standing in its way.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #73
January 16, 2022 15:51 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Humanity's greatest fear is about to break loose on the world...with only Swamp Thing and John Constantine standing in its way.
Fire Punch
January 09, 2022 20:52 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis week we discuss the ridiculous and disturbing manga Fire Punch. Orphaned siblings Agni and Luna are humans who hold special abilities. After one of their kind attacks Agni and decimates their village, Agni fights to survive, vowing revenge.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #72 (Gargles in the Rat Race Choir)
January 08, 2022 14:59 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The joy and horror of creation--as seen through the eyes of a potential future incarnation of the Swamp Thing!
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #72
January 08, 2022 14:59 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The joy and horror of creation--as seen through the eyes of a potential future incarnation of the Swamp Thing!
Battlepug
January 03, 2022 00:56 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week we discuss the comedy adventure comic, BattlePug. Join the last Kinmundian and his faithful steed, The Battlepug, as they travel the globe seeking revenge against every giant ridiculous animal they can find.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #71
January 02, 2022 16:53 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing discovers what the term "fear of flying" is all about as a strange set of coincidences could spell disaster for a passenger plane.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #71 (Fear of Flying)
January 02, 2022 16:53 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing discovers what the term "fear of flying" is all about as a strange set of coincidences could spell disaster for a passenger plane.
Batman: Noel
December 26, 2021 23:27 - 1 hour - 95 MBThis week we discuss Lee Bermejo's 'A Christmas Carol' inspired Batman story, Batman: Noel. Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #70
December 25, 2021 01:16 - 17 minutes - 25 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The quest for the new Swamp Thing begins as John Constantine tries to figure out who has been chosen. But what does this mean for Abby?
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #70 (The Secret Life of Plants)
December 25, 2021 01:16 - 17 minutes - 25 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The quest for the new Swamp Thing begins as John Constantine tries to figure out who has been chosen. But what does this mean for Abby?
Spider-man: The Sinister Six
December 19, 2021 14:49 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week we discuss the 90's return of Spiderman's biggest foes, the Sinister Six. Doctor Octopus reunites the team for his most remarkable racket yet, and time has made them deadlier than ever! Support us here!
Spider-man: The Sinister Six
December 19, 2021 14:49This week we discuss the 90's return of Spiderman's biggest foes, the Sinister Six. Doctor Octopus reunites the team for his most remarkable racket yet, and time has made them deadlier than ever! Support us here!
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #69 (Wild Thing)
December 17, 2021 12:32 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing struggles internally with his identity and his future. Meanwhile, strange occurrences begin as the seed for the new Swamp Thing goes missing.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #69
December 17, 2021 12:32 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing struggles internally with his identity and his future. Meanwhile, strange occurrences begin as the seed for the new Swamp Thing goes missing.
Hulk: Gray
December 12, 2021 14:15 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThis week we discuss the comic that examines the earliest days of the Incredible Hulk, in Hulk: Gray. As Dr. Bruce Banner makes his first transformations into his brutish alter ego, relationships that will influence his life and the life of the Hulk are forged and destroyed!
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #68
December 10, 2021 13:11 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, If Swamp Thing ever has a chance of finding a bright future, he's going to have to take a painful journey through the dark horrors from out of his past.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #68 (Reflections in a Golden Eye)
December 10, 2021 13:11 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, If Swamp Thing ever has a chance of finding a bright future, he's going to have to take a painful journey through the dark horrors from out of his past.
Reckless
December 05, 2021 14:39 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBThis week we discuss the first installment of the new Ed Brubaker crime thriller series Reckless. Your trouble is his business, for the right price. But when a fugitive from Ethan's past reaches out, he must face the only thing he fears…his own past.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #67
December 04, 2021 13:30 - 21 minutes - 30 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The Parliament of Trees schemes to kill Swamp Thing by possessing the body of an old foe.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #67 (The Wisdom of Solomon)
December 04, 2021 13:30 - 21 minutes - 30 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, The Parliament of Trees schemes to kill Swamp Thing by possessing the body of an old foe.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #66 (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest)
December 04, 2021 11:23 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing sends Abby on a life changing journey so she can understand what its like to be an elemental.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #66
December 04, 2021 11:23 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this weeks Matt's Minis, Swamp Thing sends Abby on a life changing journey so she can understand what its like to be an elemental.
Superman: For All Seasons
November 28, 2021 18:42 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week we discuss the feel-good comic by the All Star creative team Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Superman: For All Seasons. Spanning the transformation from high school student to metropolis super hero, For All Seasons reminds us all what superman stands for and what it truly means to be a hero.
Ghost Rider: Road To Damnation
November 21, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week we discuss Ghost rider: Road To Damnation. Johnny Blaze is is released from Hell by a rouge angel to stop the warriors of both Heaven and Hell from stopping a escaped demon from preemptively starting the apocalypse.
Matt's Minis- Swamp Thing #65
November 20, 2021 14:02 - 23 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this weeks Matt's Minis, after moving to the swamp to live with Swamp Thing, Abby finds the swamp may not be as wonderful as she thought. Meanwhile Swamp Thing visits the Parliament of Trees to retire from his duties.