Novel Spirits

2025 opened up some new doors, including our grand re-launch. We've done it before, and to be fair, we'll probably do it once more, but our journey continues with the first episode of Novel Spirits (previously known as The Comixology Club, and Comics, Comrades, and Cocktails).
A new name, with new faces, and new themes. But whether you're a long-time fan or just joining us for the first time, it's time to grab a drink, take a seat, and join us as we discuss the book of the month!

This month - Vol. 1 of Something is Killing...

2024 is coming to a close and with it the boys are bringing you another stacked episode. It’s the grand finale of our Year of the Guest! Snoop, Higgins, and Bethany Tilson crack open Books 2 & 3 of Friday by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente. Think mystery, heartbreak, and enough snowy small-town drama to fill a detective’s notebook.

Oh, and heads up—it’s Snoop’s final episode, so expect laughs, maybe a tear (or two), and a send-off worthy of a guy on the internet who did a comic book podcast. Pretty big deal right?

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Who watches the Watchmen? Well, this week, it’s Snoop, Higgins, and their special guest, Z.B. Steele! The trio dives headfirst into Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' legendary graphic novel, Watchmen—a comic so iconic it basically broke the superhero mold (and then set it on fire).

With doomsday clocks ticking away and zero hour quickly approaching, the boys unpack big themes, unforgettable characters, and the endless layers this timeless classic has to offer. We're bringing sharp insights, bold takes, and just the right amount of chaos to keep things interesting. It's true and all so fres...

This month, Snoop and Higgins dive back into the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt world of Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky. The boys are talking volume 2 of this critically acclaimed series and are happy to do so. Joining in the fun is their good friend Rhys, who brings fresh perspectives and a few laughs to the table. Together, the trio unpacks the chaos, character growth, and unforgettable moments that make Sex Criminals a must-read. Whether you're new to the series or a long-time fan, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and love for all things...

We’re winding down and down and down into the center of the spiral, but luckily we aren’t alone. Our good friend and repeat cohost, Steve, helps us tackle the last section of the spooky book, Uzumaki. Delving even deeper into a masterpiece brought to you by the twisted mind of Junji Ito, we bring back old ideas, spin through crazy escape attempts, and even tackle the new tv adaptation. Twist your mind and join us on this dizzying adventure! 

This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios

- Drink of th...

The boys are zipping and flying into the miasma with games expert himself, Willem Delventhal. We get into the world of Miyazaki’s Nausicaa Valley of the Wind where we talk about pollution and keeping violence out of your problem solving. On top of everything we find out that Higgins is terrible at video games, but also maybe a good gauge of what a game developer is looking for. Dive on in on your glider and see what other nonsense we get into!

This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios

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Better late than never! The boys are back for another special episode with returning guest, SoulStar Sketchin', to talk all things Beetlejuice 2. We're going over all the jokes, feels, cast, and whacky hijinks only a guy like Tim Burton can bring you. It's a sequel that's been 36 years in the making and we took 1 hour to talk about it. Fun stuff. We hope you'll pop on some headphones, take a number, and enjoy yourself as we dive right in. Thanks for listening!  

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It's lonely out in space, but lucky for us we brought a friend. This month is a big one because Snoop and Higgins are joined by their good friend, Andy Newman. Together the three of us talk Jeff Lemire and Gabriel Walta's graphic novel, Sentient. It's a story about a bunch of kids being raised on a ship by an AI that doesn't actually go bad. I know right? Groundbreaking stuff! Did we like it? Did we love it? Would we want some more of it? You'll have to listen and find out for yourselves! So pop on those...

Orca Killer Whale!

Now that it’s time for business we get to tell you about Mark Millar’s The Magic Order with our good friends/one of our bosses, Abby and Erin. This is magic like you’ve never seen it before. They’re fast and loose with the rules and break physics like the leakability of taxis and just how the heck are they flyin?! So grab your top hat, pet your rabbit and enjoy the show!

This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios

- Drink of the N...

We know what you’re all thinking, “Two special episodes out in less than a month, these guys must be crazy”. And maybe we are, but if being crazy is wrong we don’t wanna be right because we got to dive into a spectacular interview with special guest and author, Jim Krueger. We talk to Jim about his book and Steve Aoki’s brainchild, Hiroquest: Genesis and Double Helix. He takes us into the story of Hiro, a genetically modified teenager tasked with acquiring ten rings from across time and space to save humanity. That’s just the tip of the i...