Absolute Batman #20 introduces the Robins
As the dust settles in Gotham after the loss of [redacted], Robins enter the scene ready to hunt in DC’s Absolute Batman #20.
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TCXFIP 394: Frank Barbiere & Morgan Beem talk The Author Immortal
Frank Barbiere and Morgan Beem join the show to talk about their Image Comics series The Author Immortal, available soon in trade.
Battle Of The Atom: Resurrected
In this episode, Zack proves the one guy from 7 years ago who made a comment about how this podcast is too religious correct. Ranked This Episode:
Let’s hold hands and check out an EXCLUSIVE preview of Captain Marvel: Dark Past #2
Carol traces the D.N.V.R. insignia to a secret militant group with ties to Carol’s family. Check out an exclusive first look at Captain Marvel: Dark Past #2.
Black Cat #9 opens up whole new world of thievery (PREVIEW)
EVERYTHING’s going wrong for BLACK CAT and VENOM! They’re getting away with their prize, just NOT the one they set out for! Check out a preview of Black Cat #9.
Batman #8 shows us three sides of Gotham City
Batman talks to Alan Scott about Vandal Savage. Savage talks to Mayor Ivy about stopping Batman. And Jack Dean shares insights with Huston Gray in Batman #8.
Moonstar #2 has us thinking Dani needs a glow-up (PREVIEW)
A time-lost warrior is dedicated to relieving everyone of the pain of life. Will Dani be able to stop him? Check out our preview of Moonstar #2.
Superman/Spider-Man #1 mostly understands the assignment
DC and Marvel’s renewed friendly rivalry continues with Superman/Spider-Man #1, as the Man of Steel and the Web-Slinger meet and save the day.
BatChat With Matt & Will: Return to Will’s Bookshelf
BatChat returns to Will’s bookshelf for three randos, one of which is an oddly well-timed tribute to Sam Kieth, and another is more Batman ’66.
Venom #256 kills a major Spider-Man cast member (HOORAY!)
The serial killer Torment is following the path of the Death Spiral, and it’s led straight to Dylan Brock, in Venom #256.
G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #21 is a silent classic
Snake-Eyes travels to Cobra HQ to rescue Scarlett and finds himself face to face with a figure from his past in G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #21.
Daredevil returns as DC goes MAD in this week’s Staff Picks
A new Daredevil #1 means a new status quo for Matt Murdock, and DC lets Chip Zdarsky run MAD in this week’s CXF Staff Picks.
TCXFIP 393: Zack Kaplan & Stefano Raffaele talk Only the Savage Are Left
Zack Kaplan and Stefano Raffaele join the show to talk about their upcoming Dark Horse Comics series Only the Savage Are Left.
Remembering the inimitable Sam Kieth
In a crowded field of 1990s art talents who zigged, Sam Kieth zagged, from his chunky, hairy Wolverine to his indie creation The Maxx. Adam Reck pays tribute.
Battle Of The Atom: Hey Arnold
Gail Simone is the current writer of Uncanny X-Men. But what we posit is that she wrote X-Men related things before this. Would you believe that’s what we are covering on the podcast this week? Ranked This Episode: