Comic Timing Podcast

Comic Timing Podcast

Comic books are a medium that has grown substantially over the years. But what is behind that growth? What do comic fans look for in a book? What's new and tantilizing for the average fan? Join in as Ian Levenstein, Brent Kossina, and a rotating panel of guests discuss whatever comes to mind, time after time, on Comic Timing!

Episodes

December 6, 2025 105 mins
A rare weekend release, as Ian ventures into Brooklyn to hang with Kris in person. First, they discuss their thoughts on the opera adaptation of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, which will be returning to The Metropolitan Opera House in February for an encore performance. They then touch on Netflix purchasing Warner Bros … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 268 – The Ama...
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As those in America settle down at the table for some turkey, gravy, stuffing and American football, we here at Comic Timing settle down for some Previews! Murd and Ian delve into the various catalogs, with books mainly set for January 2026 release (outside of Dark Horse which seems to be a month further than … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 267 – November 2025 Previews
Forty-one years ago, one of the most 80’s B-movies was released in theaters. To celebrate, the Gold Team crew of Ian, Murd, Chris Eberle and Shane give their honest takes on Night of the Comet, directed by Thom Eberhardt and featuring the likes of Robert Beltran pre-Star Trek Voyager, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Geoffrey … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 266 – Nigh...
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As news broke this week on the possible farewell to the Super Sentai branding in Japan, we here at Comic Timing had to have longtime friend of the show Julian Lytle on to talk about it! Ian, Brandon, Donovan and Brent are also here to discuss just what the heck is going on with the … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 265- RIP (?) Super Sentai, Peacemaker S2 and more with Julian Lytle
It’s the end of the month, and so, here’s some Previews for ya! Ian, Murd and Raph round through this month’s bevy of catalogs, including Image, Dark Horse, Titan, Boom!, IDW, Marvel, DC and the Lunar catalog. And it’s Christmas season this time, with books mainly set for December 2025 release. That means holiday specials … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 264 R...
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New York Comic Con 2025 has come and gone, and now it’s time to break it down and discuss it. Ian is joined by Kris and Raph for the bulk of this one, and then Chad Burdette pops in for his thoughts about an hour or so in! We go through what changed since last … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 263 – New York Comic Con 2025 Convention Report ͛...
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Hey gang, here’s a quick Extra Point with Ian solo, as he reflects on how times flies. This was recorded right before Day One of the NINETEENTH New York Comic Con. There’s discussion on how the show has changed, how Ian’s tackling of conventions has evolved, and some other thoughts along the way. Wanted to … Continue reading Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 20: Ninete...
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We’re back at it with Previews, and we’re also back it with the duo of Ian and Murd! Adam Murdough returns just in time to mourn Diamond’s Previews catalog, which is ending entirely as of October’s issue. But even as its namesake ends, this episode continues, as we go through individual catalogs for Image, IDW, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 262 – Septemb...
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Comic Timing is back with another episode, the conclusion of the most recent Kris and Ian duo recording! First, Kris gives her thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, continuing the slow trickle of Blue Team’s take on the movie. They then meander over to an article that was mostly overlooked on Jim Shooter’s website … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 261 – Captain A...
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What happens when you record after a few weeks off? You go long! But you listeners get the spoils out of this, as this is the first of what is now two episodes featuring Kris and Ian. This one focuses on Kris’ convention adventures in August in Manhattan, Flame Con and Anime NYC. Topics include … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 260 – Flame Con and Anime NYC 2025 Convention Re...
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Not even being away from home, using a different setup and mic, can stop Previews from happening! This month, Brent partakes in the comics cavalcade along with Ian and Raph, and tests whether or not he has the stamina for such an undertaking. Spoilers: he comes close, but taps out after about two and a … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 259 – August 2025 Previews
While Ian is visiting Florida, it’s the perfect opportunity for Ian and Brent to record in person! This time they choose to record indoors as opposed to in a park, as it was hotter than Mephisto’s stomping grounds out there. Shoutout to Union Taproom & Pizza Kitchen for letting us pour ourselves a brew and … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 258 – Fantastic Beers and ...
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Comic Timing returns with a Gold Team episode, featuring Ian, Chris Eberle, Murd and Shane! The first forty minutes of this one allow Chris, Murd and Shane to give their thoughts on James Gunn’s Superman, closing out the entire squad’s views on that. The group then gives their in-depth opinions on Marvel’s attempt at a … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 257 – The F...
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The first full Previews episode in the post-Diamond era is upon us! Okay fine, Diamond still exists, we’re just not going to trust them until when (if?) they get their ducks fully in a row. Ian is joined by Chris Eberle for the bulk of the episode and then goes solo to finish things out, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 256 – July 2025 Previews ...
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Would it even be a movie review of a Superman property on Comic Timing if the episode itself wasn’t longer than the movie? I say thee nay! Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon and Raph are joined for this one by host of the Star Joes podcast and creator of the Stealth Hammer comic, Ryan Drost! … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 255 – Superman Movie Review Read more
This week, Ian is joined by Brent Kossina and Donovan Morgan Grant at start, with Kris Naudus joining in at about the half hour mark. They begin with discussion on the passing of industry staple and longtime Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, Jim Shooter, and his lasting legacy as a writer and editor. The group then … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 254 – Clear Eyes, Ironheart, Can&...
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As June comes to a close, so does the end of an era. The June 2025 catalog marks the final physical copy of Diamond’s Previews catalog. While the format of the media may change, the format of this episode will not, as we’ll be pivoting to individual publisher catalogs and mostly Lunar for the foreseeable … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 253 – June 2025 Previews ...
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Now that the big three titles have finished their first arc, and the second wave of titles have begun being released, the team of Ian, Brent, Raph and Jamal are here to review the Absolute Universe at large! This includes Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Flash, Absolute Green Lantern and Absolute Martian … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 252 – Abs...
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Ian, Kris and Raph gather this episode to discuss a multitude of topics. The going trend of this episode is people being in the right place at the right time and becoming legends unexpectedly. Said topics include the passing of one of our favorite creators, Peter David, and some great recommendations of his many works, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 251 – Here’s To You, Pe...
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We celebrate our 250th episode of Comic Timing with…an episode of the show! Makes sense, don’t it? Filling in for Murd this month while he practices his stagecraft is none other than Chris Eberle, along with Ian and Raph, to cover all the May Previews catalogs. This includes Image Catalog Issue 7, DC Connect issue … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 250 – May 2025 Preview...
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