Once upon a time in 9th grade, one nerd met another nerd and built a life-long friendship over comic books. Now older, ornerier, and opinionated, Andy and Mike talk about all things comics, games, and joint pain. Join Andy and Mike as we explore growing up in the 80’s and what it’s like to love comics now! With the help of some guest hosts, we talk comics, having comics with kids, comic conventions and surround it by picking issues to read and review! Join us on Facebook at And This Is Why I Love Comics Podcast. Email us at Andthisiswhyilovecomics@gmail.com We are also on Twitter at @AndThisIsWhyIL1. Our YouTube Channel is @andthisiswhyIlovecomicschannel Our Patreon is @www.patreon.com/AndThisIsWhyILoveComics Thanks to Thunder Chicken for the terrific music. Check them out on Spotify! Disclaimer: honestly, we love comics! Also thanks to the judges for the Best Comic Artist brackets: Katie, Jamie, Matt, Matt 10.0, Kevin, Roberto and Keegan. <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;"> <a href="https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/leisure/comics?indie=false&period=month#84060744" target="_blank"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/leaderboard_badges/leisure_comics_top1_month.png" alt="goodpods top 100 comics podcasts" style="width: 250px; height: 77px;" /> </a> <a href="https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/leisure/comics" style="text-decoration: none; color: #6F6F6F; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center; line-height: 16px; margin-top: 4px;" target="_blank"> Goodpods Top 100 Comics Podcasts </a> <a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/and-this-is-why-i-love-comics-podcast-249231" style="text-decoration: none; color: #6F6F6F; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center; line-height: 16px; margin-top: 4px;" target="_blank"> Listen now to And This Is Why I Love Comics Podcast! </a> </div>
In this episode we talk with Ben Ferrari who is running a Kickstarter for the next 9 days called KANIN THE MARAUDER. First go check it out https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pilotstudios/kanin-the-marauder-4 and then listen to the podcast! We talk with Ben about his time with Extreme Studios in the...
In this episode we FINALLY catch up with first season guest Kevin (from Thunder Chicken AND Semi-Casual Bedtime) and see what he has been up to. Has he continued to collect comics? Has he filled a long-box? What's his favorite book now? All this and Mike admits he likes to read Archie.
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In this episode we do another Marvel TTRPG, this time the tried-and-true TSR Marvel Heroes game from 1984! Mike runs this one with Andy as Captain America and Keegan returning to the show and playing Bucky, teen sidekick! It's WWII antics as the pair try and clean out a German stronghold. This i...
In this episode, Andy and Mike chat with another great friend-of-the-show, and actual child of host Mike, Keegan!
What was it like growing up with the old grumpy dad we know as Mike! And how did Mike get him to collect comics? What does Keegan collect? What does he disagree with the show about? And so...
In this episode our conversation with friend-of-the-show Roberto finishes up. He shows and describes some cool times and art and convention experiences. Give a listen and let us know how we did. You can look for the video of this episode (and future episodes) on our Patreon page which I am setting up...
In this episode we start off our interview series with Roberto, comic and art collector and frequent convention attendee. It was a great pleasure talking to him about art pieces, comics, and Florida weather. This is PART ONE of a Two-part chat with him. Let us know what you think and look for more in...
In this episode the boys talk Manga and why it dominates US markets. Does it? Numbers sure make it seem so. Then Andy tells about a project he’s had for years that he finally feels ready to write. Mike grills him on AI as well. A short episode that I like to think is the calm before the storm as we s...
In this episode Andy and Mike welcome Season six, the best season yet. We talk about how easy it is to join the CONTEST to episode 100. We discuss our plans for the next 10 episodes and get into a little chat about DOLLAR BINS. We chat about Christmas traditions and how much Mike loves the He-man Hol...
It’s Thanksgiving at the Hall of Justice! Andy and Mike pull up a chair with the JLA and JSA to dig into Virtue and Vice — the Johns/Pacheco one-shot that serves up heaping helpings of heroism, sin, and cosmic family drama. We talk superhero family dynamics, the power (and pitfalls) of virtue, and wh...
Lines are drawn. Heroes take sides. In this episode, Andy and Mike tackle Marvel's Civil War - Politics, power, and punching your friends in the face! Give it a listen before you have to register your superpower! Also don't forget the Road to 100 episodes contest! Details at the end of the ...
In this episode we talk about the contest we are having for our trip to episode 100! Hear the basic rules here and look for the next episode to hear some of the great prizes already picked out! We also chat about Jim Shooter and Drew Struzan who just passed away (well, since we last recorded). All th...
They're undead, unstoppable, and totally unreadable - until now! Andy and Mike dive headfirst into Marvel Zombies (2005). Who survived? Who got eaten? And why do we love it anyway?
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Andy and Mike revisit John Byrne’s big blue reset — with 80s nostalgia, bad jokes, and a few unexpected revelations.
Relive the 80's with Man of Steel from DC Comics and John Byrne. It's a big deal in the 80's and you should join us for the ride! We discuss the 1986 6 issue miniseries t...
Andy and Mike take flight with the latest Superman film — laughs, opinions, and Lois Lane hot takes abound.
Andy and Mike both watched the new Superman movie and had a lot to discuss! We sit down and chat about what we liked, what we thought could be better, and who is the best Lois Lane. All this and...
Deep dives into Gotham’s darkest corners, tech talk about Snyder’s Bat-toys, and maybe one too many Robin jokes.
In this episode, Andy and Mike talk about Batman Court of Owls. We examine the mythos of Gotham, discuss the tech level of Scott Snyder's Batman, and try and figure out how many t...
Cosmic wars, legendary art, and two hosts trying to keep track of who’s invading who — space never looked this fun.
In this episode Andy and Mike discuss the entirety of the Kree/Skrull War from Marvel Comics. Where did it go right? Where did it go wrong? Some great art by comic legends for one! Liste...
Monsters, mischief, and mechanical marvels — the guys dive into Eric Powell’s cult classic and Mike’s new obsession.
In this episode Mike talks about his new 3D Printer and how wonderful and glorious it is! What is his first build and what part made it all worth while? Then we talk about THE GOON! Wro...
A little late, a little weird, and totally worth it — Andy gets personal, Mike gets festive, and somehow Star Wars sneaks in.
This episode was recorded in December of last year but because of a weird echo and timing, it never got published. So I'm posting what I can of it, and I apologize for the...
In this episode, Mike picks a Hulk origin update as his random read. Did it change anything big? Was he exposed to something other than Gamma Rays? Did Andy read anything good on his random reads (Yes- from Big Bang Comics)? And what was the title of that Mark Millar book Mike also read? No idea.
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