Comic Timing Podcast

And just like that, we're at 300 episodes of Comic Timing! It only took over twenty years, but what a milestone it is. And to celebrate this achievement...an episode of the podcast! But an anticipated one nonetheless, as Gold Team finally convenes for their Retro Movie Review of the 1968 cult classic...Barbarella! Jane Fonda's sole turn in the realm of sci-fi with a whole load of sexual innuendo, undertones and overtones to go along with it. But Murd pulled a gem out of his hat with this selection, as the bones for this movie...

At the wire for the month of October, it's Previews! Murd and Ian are your tag team for this one, with books mainly set for December 2026 release. Hard to believe we're at year's end with Previews already, am I right? Highlights include a new collection for Grant Morrison's Zenith, Paul Dini returns to Joker and Harley for The Joker's Christmas Carol at DC, The X-Men get Maximum at Marvel, Sabrina meets Vampirella at Dynamite, a Lizzie Borden graphic novel, some spooky Christmas stories and some less than spooky ones, and more!

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Now that the con has come and gone, here's our collective thoughts on it all! Ian, Kris, Raph and Jamal return from the preview and primer episode, and are joined as well by longtime friend of the show Chad Burdette of Comic Watch, and longtime listener, first time guest Britton Payne! We discuss a wide variety of con related topics, including Britton's time getting to be on the CBLDF panel, Kris got a tour of all things Hasbro, news and experiences from Jamal attending this year's Retailer Summit on the Wednesday of the con...

It's the return of BK's Bullets! Brent takes the wheel as he is joined by Donovan Morgan Grant to discuss DC's latest television project, Lanterns, and whether or not it lives up to expectations. Expect spoilers for the full season within, as well as some salty and perhaps spicy takes within.

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As this episode releases, we are now one week away from this year's New York Comic Con, which also happens to be the 20th edition of the show. To prep us all for this undertaking and ordeal of a convention, Ian, Kris, Raph and Jamal have gathered to give you their combined knowledge of what this year's con will bring. This includes do's and don'ts for conventions in general, how to survive the Javits Center, how to afford attending a con and still have money in your bank account, food and travel suggestions and...

With about a week to go, it's time for this month's Previews! Murd is manning the barn, so this month Raph and Ian are your duo, with books mainly set for November 2026 release. Highlights include the return of Josie and the Pussycats at Archie, Archie in Hell and Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott at Oni, the further celebration of Spider-Woman's 50th anniversary at Marvel with a new series, Vampire Hunter D: Fortess of Blood and new Bendis with The Other Ones II: The Other Ones at Dark Horse, Swamp Thing is Killing...

We present to you today most of the CT crew guesting on Donovan's Podcast, Questions: We Don't Have Answers!

and Lo, there shall be…a team-up!

Furrowing his brow over the present and future of the American comic industry, Donovan brings in several friends from the long running comic book podcast Comic Timing to discuss the ultimate question, as well as several others! Ian, Kris, Brandon and Jamal join Don and Harry in discussing the impact superhero films have on comic sales, the history of America’s disrespect over...

World will live! Worlds will die! And the podcast will never be the same again! Okay, it'll be fine, but we're still diving deep into some Crisis Management with this one. Kevin Miller, author of Two Morrow's The Crisis Companion joins Ian, Murd and Brandon this episode, going into our combined Crisis histories, the mounds of research Kevin achieved to create the Companion (including interviews with a bunch of those involved at DC and Crisis itself), what made Crisis work better than other similar attempts at continuity resets, how close we may have come...

Just before the month concludes, we did it! It's Previews! Ian and Raph are your duo this time out, going through all the books primarily set for October 2026 release. Highlights include Archie bringing Shaq's Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar to life, a 30th anniversary for the wedding of Superman & Lois AND Dan Mora's writing debut at DC, Midnight arrives along with Chip Zdarsky's Avengers and a very 80s Wolverine: Paradise at Marvel, Kelly and Lanzing take on Dungeons & Dragons at Dark Horse, Charlie Jane Anders starts her writing trek with Star Trek...

Ian and Kris are done with a whirlwind two weekends straight of conventions, and they have a lot to say about it! First up, this year's Flame Con, held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, a new venue for the event. They discuss how the new space compares to previous locations, the show floor, innovative cosplay, free beauty products, the feel of the con compared to other comic conventions, and of course, panels attended. This includes a full slate of panels run by The Graymalkin Lane Podcast, including their Mutant Fashion Review...

We're back with a Blue Team episode, and boy oh boy is there A LOT to catch up on. Ian, Brent, Donovan, Raph and Kris are here to do their best to do just that, as they discuss everything from the news out of SDCC to Disney's D23 reveals, Marvel moving across the country and their new EiC, and then they finish with an in-depth and spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Approximate time stamps are below to those looking to try and remail spoiler-free, and also earmuffs on this ep as Brent...

On an absolutely gorgeous Sunday afternoon in New York City, Gold Team unites in full! Ian, Chris, Murd and Shane gathered in Union Square Park after a long day of fellowship to discuss their trip to the Center for Jewish History to check out The Jack Kirby Way: How a Boy From the Lower East Side Became the King of Comics, an exhibit displaying a variety of Kirby's works that runs until November 30th, 2026. They also took a look at Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art by Steve Marcus while there, which had some incredibly amazing puns...

We had hoped to get this out to you sooner, but computer troubles made that difficult. Still, it's technically July, so here's Previews! Raph, Murd and Ian discuss all the books set for September 2026 release, including a new lease on life for Archie at Oni, tons of other Archie books at other publishers, the return of the Legion of Superheroes at DC, Spawn '77 gives us Todd MacFarlane's original idea for Spawn at Image, new Firefly, an anniversary issue for Spider-Woman at Marvel, The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe, and so much more!

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It makes a strange amount of sense that the episode after the 20th anniversary blowout is something much more laid back and simple. Ian happened to be down in the land of Brent, aka Florida, so the two of them settled up at a table to record live and in person! They discuss the trouble it took for Ian to get down there in the first place, then move into some Disney World talk, X-Men '97 Season Two and how Brent still hasn't read a lot of the material being used in it, Ian's thoughts on live-action...

From 2006 to 2026, Comic Timing has been bringing you the best comic book related content we can possibly bring you. Now, it's time to celebrate the milestone with a jam-packed Zoom full of Blue Team, Gold Team and longtime friends and guests of the show. Ian, Brent, Kris, Brandon, Donovan, Chris Eberle, Shane and Murd are joined by the likes of Guinness Book of World Records holder for largest comic collection Bob Bretall, Rick Gordon, Julian Lytle, Sean Wheatley, and pop-ins from the one and only Shawn Pryor, and longtime listener "Bionic" Dave Goldshmid! We...

You get a little bit of everything this episode, all the way down to who is on it! Ian and Brent start out old school as a duo, touching on the trailer for the new Batman: Knightfall animated movie and how the 90s keeps on coming back as strong as ever. They then switch over to the ever-increasing cost of conventions right as Brandon joins in on the conversation, My Adventures with Superman Season Three and need for a "Previously,on...", and then go into how the heck Marvel can continue to have Magneto...

We promise this won't be a habit, but here's another Previews right after the last one! Murd is on assignment (performing in a play), so Ian is joined by Raph for this one. Highlights include milestone issues for Thor and Amazing Spider-Man at Marvel, Poison Ivy takes center stage at DC, Dark Horse has a buku month of solicits like their new sitcom murder mystery Six of Us, IDW celebrates 60 years of Star Trek, Palmiotti and Gray reunite for Denver at Mad Cave, new Hank Howard Pizza Detective, questionably named pre-code classics from Frank Frazetta, Angel gets a new...

Another episode this week? So fast?? Yep! And boy oh boy is this a banger. Ian and Murd are the duo for this month's BEAST of a Previews episode, pun intended, with books mainly set for July 2026 release. Highlights include Warbird and Banana Number One from Bad Idea featuring Alex Maleev and Kevin Maguire respectively, DNX begins at Marvel with Bad Beast (The Chairman), some new What If...? books in and around the Spider-Man world, Action Comics makes it to issue 1100, Dan Abnett attempts his modern take on Zorro with Zorro's Legacy, Street Fighter...

What better way to celebrate one of the biggest crossovers between DC and Marvel in years than to crossover with another podcast? I know, right? In a series of two episodes, Raging Bullets and Comic Timing are teaming together to take on the one-shot Superman and Spider-Man issues! First up is Superman/Spider-Man, published by DC, with a main story by Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez. Sean Whelan joins Brent, Raph and Ian to break down each story within the issue itself, as well as the history behind this event, what type of team-ups we'd like t...

Gold Team unite! Murd, Chris, Shane and Ian gather 'round the collective microphone for our latest Review Corner book review. This one was Murd's pick, and it was a delight for all of us to revisit Kurt Busiek's seminal work, Astro City. We go through the first six issues of the series, otherwise known as Volume 1: Life in the Big City. Join in on the nostalgia, the world building, homages out the wazoo, and many a Murdoughian moment to be had! And we're glad you stopped on by to visit Astro City; come back...

Our first Extra Point in a minute, Kris and Ian are here for a chill conversation about some recent events. This includes Kris' trip to the Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase a few weeks back, as well as this year's FCBD/Comics Giveaway Day. How did the first post-Diamond Free Comic Book Day compare to days of old, and what can comic shops do to make sure their event is inviting to customers? Kris also shares the overall vibe surrounding St. Marks Comics in Brooklyn and how they handled handing out free comics, while Ian...

We're back with a full Blue Team episode to start our Anniversary month off strong! Ian, Kris, Donovan, Brandon, Brent, Raph and Jamal start things off first with some words on the one and only Gerry Conway, creator of characters such as The Punisher, Jason Todd, Carol Danvers (as Ms. Marvel), Ben Reilly, Firestorm and so many others, who passed away at the age of 73. We then discuss Sam Kieth's passing a bit and the gothic inspiration of Gotham, pivot to Marvel's recent layoffs and what that may mean for the company, and for...

Our last episode was a Previews episode, and so is this one! How about them apples? Murd, Raph and Ian are back, as they delve into all the picks from the various catalogs that are mainly set for June 2026 release. Highlights include Supergirl and Lobo teaming up for the Summer of Supergirl Special AND in Lobo, Chip Zdarsky gets an Avengers event with Avengers Armageddon, Boom! reboots the Power Rangers with the help of Marguerite Bennett, multiple comic book iterations of The Odyssey (but only one has Godzilla), that slacker Dan Mora gets an...

By the skin of our teeth, it's Previews! And if the month is March still, this totally counts as the May 2026 catalogs, am I right? Damn skippy. Ian, Murd and Raph go through everything for this month, highlights including tons of new stuff from Dark Horse (even though they're out a founder) including a boxing comic from Gail Simone, Dan Slott returns to Spider-Man with The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day, new Absolute titles at DC and Barbara Gordon trying to break out of prison, Kindt's Monolith out of Bad Idea, an animatronic Abe...

Once upon a time, this week's guest was the host of the Audioshocker Podcast, and split a table with Ian at Podcast Arena at New York Comic Con. These days, Nick Marino has followed his comic book dream, and is writing comics. Ian and Raph join Nick to discuss his previous works, including Godzilla Rivals: Biollante Vs. Destoroyah, as well as his upcoming IP crossover of epic proportions, Sonic the Hedgehog X Godzilla! We also discuss how the industry has changed for creators and retailers over the last few years, what life is like listing through Penguin...

It's been way too long since Ian sat down with longtime friend of the show, Martheus Wade to talk shop, so here they are! Martheus is currently in the process of putting out a new Toshigawa Universe motion comic on YouTube as part of a relaunch of his baby, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa. They also discuss Martheus' past and how the Toshigawa Universe came to be in the first place, how digital comics is creating a pathway for creators to get their books out there, what it takes to make a motion comic and the pieces...

We're back for what has now become our annual Toy Fair episode! Ian and Kris are here to give their takes on this year's trade show. How did 2026 compare, as the toy industry faces some real life hurdles such as tariffs and inflation? Highlights include their experiences at booths manned by Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, Lego, Bandai Namco, and Funko, thoughts on the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie and the related toy line, WWE x Street Fighter, swapping Barbie heads, Cars as a franchise turning 20 years old making us all feel old, Optimus...

A cold won't keep Ian down, as we're back with a brand new episode! Kris, Donovan, Brent and Jamal join in for conversation including JLA/Avengers coming back into print via facsimile editions, Comixology layoffs and subsequent talk on the state of digital comics, the 20th anniversary of the first New York Comic Con and reflections on Ian's coverage of it, and then we give our spoiler-filled thoughts on Marvel's latest TV series, Wonder Man; and here's the article Kris mentioned about it from the Folger Shakespeare library. Finally, recent reads and whatnot to...

Mid-month Previews action for all, as Murd, Ian and Raph bring us the finest choices of books set mainly for April 2026 release. But first, an update on where you’ll be finding Oni Press in the future, as it is about to go Penguin Random House exclusive. Then picks begin, including Marvel’s half of the … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 275 – February 2026 Previews →

Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of…Comic Timing. And boy oh boy, what a voyage this one is. Ian goes Star Trekkin’ with his two favorite allies, Kris and Raph, as they’re joined by current writer of the Star Trek: Lower Decks comic for IDW and lifelong Trekkie, Tim Sheridan! The crew go … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 274 – Trekkin’ Around with Tim Sheridan →

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Happy birthday to me, it’s this month’s Previews! Murd and Ian are back at it again, streamlining the process to touch on publishers already part of Lunar’s main catalog as they come up in it, just to make life easier. That means Image is later on in the episode than usual, but otherwise everything else … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 273 – January 2026 Previews →

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We are back, concluding our epic breakdown of ALL the characters rendered on Scott Koblish’s variant cover to New History of the DC Universe issue 1. Murd and Ian are the crew for this one, beginning with the middle left portion of the cover and making their way right to get through the rest of … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 272 – The New History of the DC Universe: Issue 1 Cover Breakdown, Part 2 →

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Welcome to 2026, one and all! And boy oh boy are we starting this one off with a BANG. Gold Team gathers together in the form of Ian, Chris Eberle and Adam Murdough, as we begin our journey into Mark Waid’s New History of the DC Universe! But before we go into the issues themselves, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 271 – The New History of the DC Universe: Issue 1 Cover Breakdown, Part 1 →

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One more syndicated episode as we welcome you to 2026. This episode originally aired in May 2025 on the Wrestling Conversations podcast, hosted by Matthew Bergren. Matt delves into Ian’s history watching wrestling and being a fan, and also goes into how Ian first got into comics, podcasting, and everything else along the way. Well … Continue reading Comic Timing Presents: Wrestling Conversations →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Keeping the releases going while the show is on vacation, this one is a treat for any of you who may have otherwise missed it. The Gold Team of Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Shane were recently invited on Paul Spataro’s Back to the Bins podcast to discuss one … Continue reading Syndicated Episode: Back to the Bins – Episode 697: Batman Year One →

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We close out 2025 with this month’s Previews episode! Ian, Murd and Raph begin with some updates on Diamond, as their bankruptcy shifts from a Chapter 11 to a Chapter 7; also, Universal Distribution are now the owners of the Free Comic Book Day name. Then, they dive right into the books mainly set for … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 270 – December 2025 Previews →

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We’ve got the full Blue Team gathered together for this end of year bash, and boy is there tons to talk about. Ian, Brent, Donovan, Kris, Jamal, Raph and Brandon start things off with the ten thousand pound elephant in the room, aka Warner Bros. being sold to Netflix, unless Paramount uses hostility (and a … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 269 – Warner Bros. Goes Tudum →

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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 Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Kirby & Netflix →

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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 →

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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 – Night of the Comet: Retro Movie Review →

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