ComiClub

ComiClub

ComiClub is a monthly graphic novel and comic book club. Whether you’re just discovering comics or have been reading comics for a while, ComiClub is for you. Whether you read the floppies or prefer comics on your iPad, ComiClub is for you. Each month, we read a different comic, have a convo, and cast it to your ears. Join the ComiClub to continue the conversation online and see what we’re reading next month.

Episodes

May 13, 2024 49 mins

Your heroes enter the wasteland to chat Mad Max: Fury Road

In this episode we talk about George Miller's career, the history of the production, why this movie just rips, and all the things we love about the now classic fourth entry in the Mad Max saga.

Mad Max: Fury Road is directed by George Miller; written by George Miller, Brendan McCarthy, and Nico Lathourisand; and stars Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, N...

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Your heroes return to talk Richard Stark's Parker

This episode continues our exploration through Darwyn Cooke's iconic adaptation. We chat about the history of the comic, Darwyn Cooke's impressive art style, and discuss the writer wrote the original Parker book series. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Parker is Illustra...

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Your heroes hit the streets to talk Richard Stark's Parker

Our "First Impressions" is a spoiler-free episode where we cover: the bare bones, who this book is for, and judging the book by its cover.

"Darwyn Cooke’s beautifully stylized artwork perfectly compliments the hard-hitting action as originally written by legendary crime author Richard Stark. Parker is arguably one of the hardest har...

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March 27, 2024 56 mins

Your heroes reunite to discuss Avengers vs. X-Men

This episode continues our exploration through Marvel Event comics. We chat about the history of this comic, characters we love, the insane creative team, and what makes a good superhero event. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Avengers vs. X-Men is written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jona...

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March 14, 2024 21 mins

Your heroes join forces to give their first impressions of Avengers vs. X-Men

"Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Children of the Atom go to war in the ultimate super-hero showdown! The world-destroying Phoenix Force is back -- and while the Avengers are intent on stopping it, Cyclops and his X-Men have other ideas."

Avengers vs. X-Men is written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman, Jason Aar...

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March 8, 2024 65 mins

Your heroes travel to Arrakis to talk Dune: Part 2!

"Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee."

OK, we admit, we're just mainly gushing in this review. What can we say, we're Dune-heads. B...

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February 29, 2024 49 mins

Your heroes return to take down Fear Itself!

This episode continues our exploration through Marvel Event comics. We chat about the history of this comic, the sick costume and weapons changes, and what makes a good superhero event. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Fear Itself is written by Matt Fraction, pencilled by Stuart Immonen, inke...

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February 14, 2024 11 mins

Your heroes are back to give their first impressions on Fear Itself

This spoiler free convo covers what comic we're reading, who we think should read it, and we judge the book by its cover.

"Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and the Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes - but even they know fear. And when a powerful and ancient evil overtakes our world, each hero must make a sacrifice to save the E...

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January 24, 2024 61 mins

Your heroes reunite to take down Marvel's Siege!  

This episode continues our exploration through Marvel Event comics. We chat about the history of this comic, characters like The Sentry and Ares, the stellar art, and what makes a good superhero event. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Siege is written byBrian Michael Bendis, pencill...

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January 10, 2024 24 mins

Your heroes team up to discuss Marvel's Siege

This spoiler free convo covers what comic we're reading, who we think should read it, and we judge the book by its cover.

"...the Marvel Universe has been left with its greatest villains holding more power and control than ever before. On the brink of madness, Osborn, in his final bid to take total control, targets the final obstacle in his mission......

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December 28, 2023 31 mins

Your heroes reunite in animated form to tackle Scott Pilgrim Takes Off!

In this episode we talk about what worked, what didn't, and what we loved about the latest Netflix adaptation. 

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is Written byBryan Lee O'Malley and BenDavid Grabinski; Directed byAbel Góngora; and stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Brandon...

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December 13, 2023 65 mins

Your heroes return for the final level of Scott Pilgrim!

This episode features a chat about part three of the iconic comic series, what makes it a breakup book, and what we think happens to Scott and Ramona. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Scott Pilgrim is created by Bryan Lee O'Malley and colored by Nathan Fairbairn.

Fol...

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November 29, 2023 44 mins

Your heroes return for Scott Pilgrim Volume 2! 

This episode features a chat about part two of the iconic comic series, what makes the movie different from the comic, and why we relate so much to Scott Pilgrim. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Scott Pilgrim is created by Bryan Lee O'Malley and colored by Nathan Fairbairn.

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Your heroes visit the silver screen to take on Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

In this episode we share our favorite scenes, best lines, and choose our favorite fight. We take a deep dive into what makes Edgar Wright a great director before diving into his filmography. 

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is directed by Edgar Wright; written by Michael Bacall
and Edgar Wright; and stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Win...

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October 26, 2023 51 mins

Your heroes reunite to take down Scott Pilgrim!

This episode features a chat about part one of the iconic series, an exploration of the visual gags, and what makes it such a funny comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Scott Pilgrim is created by Bryan Lee O'Malley and colored by Nathan Fairbairn.

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October 12, 2023 19 mins

Your heroes travel to Canada to tackle Scott Pilgrim

This spoiler free convo covers what comic we're reading, who we think should read it, and we judge the book by its cover.

"Scott Pilgrim wants Ramona Flowers to be his girlfriend. However, she's got baggage in the form of seven evil exes, all of whom Scott must defeat to win her heart! The first two are Matthew Patel (and his demon hipster gir...

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September 29, 2023 67 mins

Your heroes return to finish up Miracleman Summer with Miracleman: The Golden Age

This episode features a chat about Neil Gaiman's follow up to Moore's iconic run, a full history of the Miracleman rights journey, and share what we loved about the book. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.

Miracleman: The Golden Age is written by...

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September 13, 2023 62 mins

Your heroes return for another installment of Miracleman Summer with Miracleman: Olympus!

This spoiler-filled convo dives deep into the conclusion of Alan Moore's time on Miracleman.

"Gods and monsters walk the earth, as the aliens whose technology created Miracleman seek to exterminate Project Zarathustra's survivors. And even as the future of humankind hangs in the balance on the far side of th...

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September 1, 2023 43 mins

Your heroes return to the world of Miracleman to discuss the second collection Miracleman: The Red King Syndrome

This spoiler-filled convo dives deeper into the iconic Miracleman run and goes through Alan Moore's creator bibliography.

"Michael Moran has rediscovered the power of Miracleman, but unbeknownst to him, Dr. Emil Gargunza, the man behind Project Zarathustra, has set in motion plans decades...

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Your heroes return from vacation to talk about the doldrums of summer. 

We explore our media diet including what movies, TV, books, and video games we've been enjoying.

Listen to your hosts chat about everything from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem all the way to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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