The Comics That We Love
A celebration of sequential art. Host, Zach McCrary sits down each with a new guest to discuss a comic book storyline/graphic novel that made them a comic fan or solidified their love of the medium.
Episodes
Zach and Chad wrap up the most pivotal month in comic book movies with Marvel films bringing the first family of Marvel to the silver screen with, Fantastic Four: First Steps!
What did the Dudez think? How many of the coveted Pudding Pops will the Fantastic Four receive? Only one way to find out!
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Chad's Son Devon did a review as well!
Zach revives his old podcast with life-long bestie and former co-host of TFD: Nerdcast, Chad Smith. Going forward when you see the TFD logo, expect a movie review about whatever is freshly on film, and hot at the box office (or maybe even not so hot).
Today the Dudez discuss the beginning of a new era in DC comic book films. It's the James Gunn lead, Superman!
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This week Zach discusses the books that helped him get through some tough stuff...and realizes that the majority of the books accidentally star a bunch of losers who get in over their head on various adventures. This was completely by accident!
On the docket:
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell vol. 1 (WEBTOON Unscrolled)
by Unfins
Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? (Albatross Funnybooks)
Written by Eric Powell and Harold Schechter
A...
We all have that moment that solidifies who we are, or at least who we want to be. My dad gave me that moment. And with his passing, I pay tribute.
This week Zach is joined by long time friend Chad Smith to rebuild a franchise from their childhood through the medium of comics.
Their choice?
The late 1980s/early 1990s Nintendo based cartoon show: Captain N: The Game Master!
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Zach catches up on the three newest series to be released in the DC Absolute Universe!
On the docket:
Absolute Martian Manhunter #1-3 (DC Comics)
Written by Deniz Camp
Art by Javier Rodriguez
Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Absolute Flash #1-3 (DC Comics)
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art by Nick Robles
Colors by Adriano Lucas
Letters by Tom Napolitano
Absolute Green Lantern #1-2 (DC Comics)
Written by Al Ewing
Art by Jahnoy Lindsay
Letters by Lucas G...
Zach is joined by life-long best friend and former podcast co-host on TFD: Nerdcast, Chad Smith to give a SPOILER-FILLED review of the latest film from the MCU: Thunderbolts*!
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Zach is joined by Thor and Micah from the Git Rec'd Podcast to discuss the Marvel Knights cult classic that introduced the world to Marvel's flawed Superman: Paul Jenkins, Rick Veitch and Jae Lee's, The Sentry!
Created by Paul Jenkins and Rick Veitch
Written by Paul Jenkins
Art by Jae Lee
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Zach delves into the often tragic history of the misunderstood Marvel superhero: Dennis Dunphy aka D-Man!
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Comics and wrestling have always been like two sides of the same coin, and Zach and Aeric Azana from Geeksplained have always unabashedly shouted their love for both out into the world.
So a wager was struck. A gentleman's agreement.
They run through the card for Wrestlemania and choose the victors. Whoever loses must read ad copy for the winner's show on an episode of their podcast, and say WHATEVER is written for them (w...
All-Star Superman is the tale of a Superman who finds that he is dying, and we get to watch what he does with the time he has left. It is a celebration of the character, and Zach was lucky enough to join Aeric Azana on Geeksplained to talk about issue 9 of the 12 issue run!
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Everyone needs more Aeric Azana in their life!
His website is right here!
Zach embarks on a journey to learn more about the comics publisher that first brought him to independent comic books. And to understand how they burst onto the scene, and just as quickly, burned out and disappeared.
We're talking CrossGen Comics!
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Zach is joined by the host of Geeksplained, Aeric Azana to discuss their top 6 favorite heroes who bore the name of a hero who came before them. Replacement or Legacy heroes!
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Everyone needs more Aeric Azana in their life!
His website is right here!
Geeksplained is available everywhere, including Apple and Spotify!
Geeksplained is also on Instagram and Bluesky!
Aeric is also on Bluesky!
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Zach is joined by the host of the I Read Comic Books podcast, Mike Rapin to discuss the much heralded, deeply beloved stories of a ronin Samurai rabbit: Usagi Yojimbo!
Delving into several of the original stories from the 1980s, Zach and Mike talk the history of the comics beginnings, gush over Sakai's brilliant work and talk about why the series has stood the test of time for over 40 years.
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Silvertalks is a monthly read-along, Patreon Exclusive podcast that will be hosted by Zach and the other man who was part of Episode 120: Armchair Publisher: Silverhawks, Dane Wilt, as they discuss the brand new series from Dynamite Entertainment, Silverhawks!
But since this journey with Silverhawks started on the main feed, and we're so excited about it, we wanted to share this first episode with everyone and make sure you kno...
There's some podcast housekeeping to do, as well as some real life housekeeping.
The New Year's Comics Spree comes to a close as Zach reads through one more chunk of the pile, heading into February!
On the docket today:
Ultimate Wolverine #1 (Marvel)
Written by Chris Condon
Art by Alessandro Cappuccio
Colors by Bryan Valenza
Letters by VC’s Cory Petit
You Won’t Feel A Thing #1 (DSTLRY)
Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Jock with assists from Dom Reardon
Colors by Lee Loughridge and Jock
Letters by Andworld Design
Absolu...
We head into week four of The New Year's Comic Spree, as Zach continues to chip away at the giant stack of comics he's collected over the course of 2024.
On the docket today:
Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods #1-3 (Oni Press)
Written by Murewa Ayodele
Art by Dotun Akande
Colors by Dee Cuniffe
Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Violent Flowers #1-4 (Image Comics)
Writing and Art and lettering by Maria Llovet
Chasm: Curse of Kaine #1-4 (Marv...
Week Three of the New Year's Comic Spree! We're half way through, and Zach has SIX new bangers to tell you about that you should definitely be reading!
On the docket:
Absolute Batman #1-4 (DC Comics)
Written by Scott Snyder (Issue 4 scripted by Snyder and Nick Dragotta)
Art by Nick Dragotta (Issue 4 by Gabriel Hernandez Walta)
Colors by Frank Martin
Letters by Clayton Cowles
The Lucky Devils #1 (Image Comics)
Written by Charles ...
The annual New Year's Comic Spree continues, as Zach attempts to lower his large stack of comics that he didn't get to this past year!
Come along on the ride and hit us up on social media with your thoughts on the books he's reading, and maybe give him some comics to check out for the Spree as well!
On the Docket this week:
FML #1 and #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick
Art by David Lopez
Colors by Cris P...
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