Comics and Chronic

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys discuss the Amazon Prime show Mr. & Mrs Smith starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine. But first do the guys get hype over the Joker 2? Is Morgantown’s water cleaner than Los Angeles’? Who would win in a fight between Deadpool and Joker? Is Cody jarring and often in a dark emotional place? Was the original Mr. and Mrs. Smith movie good? Did the title hurt this property? What ...

Another Patreon exclusive is out of the vault and this time the guys discuss the DC Comics classic The Death of Superman by Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel and more! But first do people think Jake and Cody want to have threesomes? Is it Anthony’s turn for a dark secret? Can Cody and Jake sense when the other is having sex? Could Carl Winslow stop Doomsday? How does The Human Target connect to thi...

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys continue their Saga journey and talk volumes 5 and 6 of Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples from Image Comics. But first what’s going on in California? Who or what is The Illuminacho. Is Cody sick again with a baby illness? Did the guys have a good holiday (when was this recorded)? How many episodes were there between our first two Saga episodes? How many volumes of Saga w...

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic and our second new interview of the week Jake and Anthony interview writer Zac Thompson about Blow Away, his new book from BOOM! Studios. But first why does Cody suck? How was this comic influenced by White Out by Greg Rucka? What does this comic have in common with Zac Thompson’s other BOOM! comic Hunt for the Skinwalker? Why is now the time for the paranoid thriller? What movies are goo...

On first of two brand new interviews this week, Cody and Anthony talk to writer Alex Osborne about recently released first issue of his first comic Polar Destroyer. But first, does Anthony’s mom make good spaghetti? Are Alex and Anthony familiars? What’s notable about Knoxville? Who’s taken too many chair shots to the head: Kane or Cody? Has Morgantown calmed down since Alex visited? What is Alex’s podcast What’s Your Spaghetti Pol...

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys discuss Dune Part 2. But first will the guys discuss the Red Eye Comedy Festival? What concert did Cody see last night? What’s Cody’s thoughts on Flaming Hot flavor? Is Hans Zimmer the best modern film composer? Does Hans Zimmer copy and paste? How do we feel about the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise? Is Junkie XL the modern day John Williams? Did the second best Hans Zimmer c...

Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins the pod to talk about his new comic from BOOM! Studios Crocodile Black, The Incredible Hulk, Alien, Action Comics and more! But first, how did Phillip Kennedy Johnson get his start in comics? What horror comics influenced PKJ? How is Crocodile Black connected to the pandemic? Is this comic a dark story of reinvention? Is Crocodile Black a love letter to Brubaker/Phillips crime comics? How did th...

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys talk Dune Part 1. But first why does Jake want a new job. Have any of us read the book? What is in Denis Villeneuve filmography? How packed is this cast? How influential is this science fiction novel? What did Cody and Jake think of the 80’s movie? What makes Cody lick his lips? How do we think of Paul/Timothee? How cool is The Voice? Are some of the names silly? Why aren’t there...

On our second new episode of the week we’re talking Local Man by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs from Image Comics. But first, does Cody have some double exciting news to share? Does Italy win it in every meal division? Is hating a 24/7 job for Jake? Are you playing yourself if you think we’re getting better at segues? Are we making our own synthetic urine? Can you be a hero all the time? Why does Cody look like Mister Rogers in this ep...

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys cover Stray Dogs by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner from Image Comics. But first in what way are the guys going to kill onstage? What comic is Jake giving away and why? How does Jake insult West Virginia? Do we care about the Star Wars TV shows? What is Cerveza Cristal? Is the Comics and Chronic reach growing? Can Jake give the synopsis? Does this comic give an accurate depiction ...

On the final episode of Bat March II the guys talk All-Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder by Frank Miller and Jim Lee. But first, has it been 1000 years since the guys have podcasted? When is the best time to talk Killadelphia? What made Cody feel aging? What exciting event is coming for Comics and Chronic? Is this the most Edgelord Batman? Do any characters have their authentic voices in this comic? How is Jim Lee’s art? Should...

Writer Kyle Higgins joins the podcast this week to talk to Anthony about Radiant Black, No/One, Moon Man, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Nightwing, and more! But first, how is Kyle's comic The Dead Hand eerily relevant to recent AI developments? How is it similar to The Creator? Will we ever see a live adaption of The Dead Hand? How did Kyle approach his adaption of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? Are Radiant Black characters ...

It’s the penultimate episode of BAT MARCH season 2 and this week we’re discussing the DC animated film Batman: Under The Red Hood. Is this the first time in 3 years and 200+ episodes that we have ever been on time to record? Are Jake’s dark secrets darker than anyone else’s? Does Jake F. Abraham Lincoln survive in another universe and disarm John Wilkes Booth? Are we slowly seeing Cody’s mental health decline with each episode? Are...

Writer/artist Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs/Local Man/My Little Pony) joins the pod for the first time to talk upcoming comics Feral, Uncanny Valley and more! But first, are we spreading nasty rumors about Tony online? Where did Tony get the inspiration for Stray Dogs? How has Skottie Young influenced Tony’s work? What animal related movies did Tony watch when he was younger? Do we all love Milo and Otis? What’s up with dogs’ short term ...

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic Bat March II continues with the start of the New 52 Batman run The Court of Owls/City of Owls by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. But first what did Rapid Fire Reviews think of Anthony and Joey’s comic Superguy? What other Snyder/Capullo Batman arc have we covered before? What is The Night of the Owls? Is this New 52 Batman already established? Is this a tech heavy arc? Are the villains wha...

We're taking another Patreon episode out of the vault with V for Vendetta

Remember, remember the 5th of November! This month we're discussing V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Are we using our Patreon money to buy weed? Is this comic relevant to the world today? Can you kill an idea? Did stupid people ruin the Guy Fawkes’ mask for everybody else? In what ways is this comic psychedelic? Where is the absolute...

Writer Mario Candelaria joins the pod to talk about the Kickstarter for the comic anthology Slice(s) of Life: A World Without Pizza and his story No Toppings for Old Men. Plus, what is Mario's comic Killchella about? Who are the Four Horsemen? Who else has stories in this anthology? What are some of Mario's tips for launching a successful Kickstarter? Do we have any pizza hot takes? What is a cold cheese slice? Have Mario a...

On the special 200th episode of Comics and Chronic the guys kick off Bat March II with Batman: Dark Victory by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. But first, is Anthony dressed as Batman? Are we putting episodes on YouTube now? Are we becoming bootlickers? Is this Jake’s quintessential Two Face? Do we wanna see Robin in Matt Reeves' Batman universe? Is this our first episode with a comic that involves Robin? In what way is Jake like Solomo...

On the newest episode of comics and chronic the guys discuss Big Trouble in Little China with special guest comedian Kevin Casey White! But first what’s his podcast set up like? Where will you be able to see Kevin’s first special? What is it like working with 800 Pound Gorilla? What is the Bronx like? What do we think about this movie? Is John Carpenter and Kurt Russell an iconic duo?  Is Jack Burton a badass or bumbling fool? Is t...