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An exploration of the comic book art form via weekly insights, news, and creator interviews. Covering it all from Marvel Comics and DC Comics to indies publishers and creators too.
Matthew Rosenberg talks his upcoming TMNT run
One of the biggest comics announcements of San Diego Comic-Con was the reveal that Matthew Rosenberg will become the next ongoing writer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this week he's here for his first in-depth interview about the series. Rosenberg opens up about initially turning down the job before IDW came calling a second time, why his run is inspired by the raw energy of the original Mirage comics, and how he plans to put the turtles through a relentless fight across New York City. We also discuss his love of Eastman and Laird's work, collaborating with artist...
Inside Terminal with Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, and Andy Kubert
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we're bringing you the full, uncut conversation with Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, and Andy Kubert about Terminal, Skybound's ambitious new superhero series. We dive into how the project came together, why the series embraces mystery and rotating protagonists, the thinking behind its striking character designs, and yes, the return of blind bag comics. It's a fun, wide-ranging discussion packed with insight into one of the year's biggest new launches.
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Scott Snyder on Absolute Batman, Comics Storytelling, and the Future of DC
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we're joined by Scott Snyder for one of our favorite conversations of the year. We dive deep into Absolute Batman, the newly announced animated series, why he believes monthly comics need to embrace what makes the medium unique, and the creative philosophy driving one of comics' biggest successes. It's a candid, wide-ranging discussion on storytelling, the future of superhero comics, and why taking big swings matters more than ever.
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The best comics of 2026 so far: hits, surprises, and weirdest comics
Dave, Alex, and Chris are back for a mid-year review of the best comics of the year so far. Like any art, it's subjective as we pick our three favorite comics, biggest surprise, weirdest comic, best graphic novel, and more!
Best comics of the year….SO FAR
Alex:
Pick 3 series:
Is Ted Ok? (Dave Chisholm) Fireborn (Franklin Jonas, Curt Pires, Patrick Mulholland) Sai: Dimensional Rivals (Peach Momoko, et al.)Pick a graphic novel or collection: Pig Wife (Abbey Luck)
Biggest Surprise of the Year: Poison Ivy being elected Mayor of...
Mark Russell on cults, creativity, and ‘The Forgotten Divine’
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, writer Mark Russell joins the show to discuss The Forgotten Divine, his new graphic novel from Ahoy Comics, now available to back via Kickstarter. Russell digs into the inspirations behind the story, why he wanted to explore the appeal of cults from the inside out, and how the project ultimately became one of his most personal works yet. We also discuss creativity as a form of belief, and the challenges of telling a complete story in one sitting.
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Joshua Williamson on Superman, Legion, and 20 Years of Comics
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DC Solicitations September 2026 ‘Batman: Bad Seeds’ livestream reveals new titles, solicitations, and Jim Lee art giveaway DC announces new Legion of Super-Heroes, Teen Titans, and Doom Patrol ongoing series DC reveals 'The Wonder War' Act 2 with 'Wonder Woman' #37 and Matriarch special DC unveils spring 2027 graphic novels and launches Compact Comics Adventures line Wes Craig returns Superman to his Gold...Dan Watters and Pye Parr talk fast cars, Energon tech, and reimagining M.A.S.K. for a new era
When Skybound announced M.A.S.K. would be joining the Energon Universe, fans immediately had questions. How would Matt Trakker and Miles Mayhem fit alongside Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals? Out this week, we sat down with writer Dan Watters and artist Pye Parr to discuss updating the classic property, designing its iconic vehicles, and why M.A.S.K. offers a unique perspective within the larger Energon Universe.
We're running the full uncut interview, featuring even more discussion on cool cars, character dynamics, action sequences, and what readers can expect from the series...
Che Grayson on reinventing Catwoman for the Absolute Universe
Welcome to AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 382! This week, we're joined by Absolute Catwoman writer Che Grayson to dive deep into one of DC's most exciting new series. We discuss reimagining Selina Kyle for the Absolute Universe, blending espionage and cyberpunk influences, exploring Catwoman's Afro-Cuban heritage, and what makes this version of Gotham's greatest thief unlike any that came before.
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<...Zack Kaplan unpacks his monster survival and AI crime thrillers
On this week's AIPT Comics Podcast, we're joined by writer Zack Kaplan to talk about two ambitious new projects that tap into some of today's biggest anxieties. First up is Only the Savage Are Left, Kaplan's new post-apocalyptic series with Stefano Raffaele, which imagines a world overrun by a virus that transforms people into monsters. During the conversation, Kaplan digs into the moral dilemmas at the heart of the series, the challenge of creating a new kind of monster apocalypse, and why the story's central romance is just as important as its horror. We also discuss The Smart Division...
Dracula vs. Nazis in ‘Operation: Iron Coffin’ with Kenny Porter and Tyrell Cannon
On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re joined by writer Kenny Porter and artist Tyrell Cannon to talk all things Operation: Iron Coffin, the wild new IDW Dark series that drops Dracula onto a Nazi war train in one of the year’s coolest high-concept comics. During the interview, the duo digs into balancing horror and action, Dracula’s internal struggle, the grindhouse inspirations behind the violence, and how the book evolved into a monster-filled gauntlet packed with occult science, anime influences, and brutal fight choreography.
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Unearth the horror: Chris Condon and Charlie Adlard dig into the dread of Of the Earth
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Marvel to launch Midnight Universe August 2026 turning heroes into nightmares Marvel’s reveals DNX 'X-Men' event details for August 2026 Jubilee and Wolverine uncover the 'Tomb of Apocalypse' in new 2026 Marvel series Marvel sheds light on August 2026 'What If...?' titles Image announces "Summer of Youngblood" in a road to 100 DC announces 'Next Level One Shot' #1 with Deadshot leading ma...Rob Williams on 'Hidden Springs' and writing regret
On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re joined by writer Rob Williams to talk all about Hidden Springs, his wild new series that blends retired Hollywood legends, a baby kaiju, and a desperate race against the military. It’s a fun, heartfelt conversation about building flawed characters, mixing comedy with tragedy, and why stories about second chances hit harder when everything’s on the line.
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Final Boss Comics talks growth, community, and what sells
Owner Floyd and manager Griffin join us to talk about their upcoming expansion into a second-floor space, how they’ve turned their shop into a true community hub, and what it actually takes to run a successful comic store in 2026.
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Comics legend Gerry Conway passed away at 73 New series 'Regicide' blends dracula and 'Berserk' for August 2026 re...Stephanie Stalvey unpacks faith, identity, and 'Everything in Color'
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we interview cartoonist Stephanie Stalvey, diving deep into her graphic memoir Everything in Color. In the conversation, Stalvey opens up about growing up in an evangelical household, unpacking purity culture, and how motherhood reshaped her understanding of faith and identity. It’s an honest, vulnerable discussion about turning lived experience into art, and why telling these stories can resonate far beyond one person’s life.
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Marvel Solicitations for July 2026 Miles Morales faces his most personal threat yet in new 'Miles Morales: Spider-Man' #1 Red Hulk takes over the Marvel Univ...Slasher Green Arrow? 'Absolute Green Arrow' creative team interview
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we’ve got a full-length interview with Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque all about Absolute Green Arrow, their bold new take that turns Oliver Queen into something far more dangerous. It’s a deep dive into the horror influences, the mystery at the heart of the story, and how the duo is reshaping one of DC’s most iconic heroes.
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Franklin Jonas talks Fireborn, music, and breaking into comics
Episode 374 of the AIPT Comics podcast puts a major spotlight on a surprising and passionate new voice in comics: Franklin Jonas. Best known for his music career, Jonas joins the show to talk about co-writing Fireborn within the Lost Fantasy universe, offering a candid look at how a lifelong love of comics turned into a full-fledged creative pursuit.
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From retail to writing: Timmy Heague on 'Lost Fantasy' and breaking into comics
This week’s spotlight interview is with Timmy Heague, co-writer of Lost Fantasy #9, and is especially revealing, not just because of the wild hooks (Nazi dinosaurs, bazooka swords, monster hunting), but because of the unique vantage point he brings as both a writer and a longtime comic shop owner. That dual perspective shapes everything, from how he thinks about audience expectations to how stories are built to connect on the shelf.
This interview goes far beyond Lost Fantasy #9. Timmy Heague digs into his unlikely path from comic shop owner to working writer, how collaborations with Curt Pires an...
No reboot, just evolution: Matthew Rosenberg on Spawn and 'If Destruction Be Our Lot'
On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Rosenberg to talk about one of the most ambitious creator-owned books on the horizon: If Destruction Be Our Lot.
For a story about the end of humanity, this one is surprisingly full of life. We dig into how the series came together, from its strange and instantly compelling premise of a robotic Abraham Lincoln wandering a post-human world, to the deeper themes driving it. Rosenberg opens up about how the book grew out of his own creative evolution, how it responds to the current moment for...
Everyone in ‘American Caper’ is a disaster (and that’s the point)
We break down the biggest comics news and releases before diving into one of the wildest books on the stands right now. American Caper is messy, violent, hilarious, and packed with characters who seem one bad decision away from total collapse and that is exactly what makes it work.
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Marvel Comics 2026 June solicitations! Doctor Doom returns...Christian Ward uncut: Inside his next cosmic horror epic Event Horizon: Inferno
On this week’s episode of the AIPT Comics Podcast, we’ve got something special for you. We’re running the full, uncut interview with Christian Ward, where the acclaimed writer and artist dives deep into his upcoming project: Event Horizon: Inferno! We unpack his creative process behind his storytelling and the big ideas driving his latest work. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about craft, comics, and the strange corners of genre storytelling that Ward continues to explore.
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Phillip Kennedy Johnson talks Infernal Hulk, Marvel exclusivity, and Dungeons of Doom
We talk all things Infernal Hulk, from why this era of Hulk is finally colliding with the wider Marvel Universe to how Johnson has reshaped Bruce Banner’s world into a Southern Gothic monster epic rooted in Marvel lore. Along the way, we get into the X-Men crossover, the Living City, Dungeons of Doom, his new Marvel exclusive deal, and the bigger plans quietly building beneath the surface of his Hulk run. If you’ve been following Incredible Hulk or wondering where this whole infernal saga is heading, this is the conversation you’ll want to hear.
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Steve Orlando talks Scarlet Witch, Valiant, Dragula Titans, and more
Steve Orlando is one of the busiest writers in comics right now, and this week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re running our full, uncut conversation with him. Earlier this week, we published a written feature focused on his Scarlet Witch run, but this episode expands far beyond that, covering everything from Deadweight with Bobby Lee to Valiant Beyond: X-O Manowar, DC x AEW, his chance to judge on Dragula Titans season 2, Tarzan Beyond, X-Men Infinity, and even a teased return to Midnighter!
If you wanted the complete Orlando download, this is it.
ComicsPRO 2026 shocks the industry, Marvel and DC May previews and more
It’s one of the biggest news weeks of the year as ComicsPRO explodes with announcements, reveals, and long-term publishing plans from every major publisher in the industry. We’re breaking it all down in a super-sized news segment that covers the headlines shaping 2026 and beyond.
Marvel dropped its May 2026 solicitations, teased the beginning of the end in Avengers: Armageddon, confirmed Hulk War for 2027, revealed Infernal Hulk vs. the X-Men, and somehow still found time for Knull vs. Hela, a Spider-Man and Iron Man team-up, and Doctor Doom taking over OREO. Yes, really.
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Joe Kelly uncut on Amazing Spider-Man, Death Spiral, and the Road to #1000
This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re running the full, uncut version of our interview with Kelly, presented exactly as it happened. No segmentation. No topic breaks. Just the entire deep-dive in one sitting.
While the written 7-part series is still ongoing and will continue rolling out over the next two weeks, this episode gives listeners the complete conversation in its original flow. Kelly opens up about the emotional thesis behind his run, building new villains like Plague RX and Kintsugi, pushing Spider-Man into cosmic territory, and how Death Spiral directly sets the stage for Am...
Angélique Roché on First Freedom: telling the full, human story of Juneteenth in comics
Angélique Roché’s upcoming graphic novel First Freedom arrives February 10 and tells the powerful story of Dr. Opal Lee and the decades-long fight to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. Ahead of our full written feature next week, we’re sharing something special.
It’s a candid, wide-ranging conversation that explores the creative and emotional core of First Freedom, offering early insight into the themes, challenges, and storytelling choices behind one of the year’s most meaningful graphic novels.
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Joshua Williamson uncut: :The Iron Man interview you didn’t hear yet
If you’ve already read our in-depth feature on Joshua Williamson’s Iron Man, the conversation doesn’t stop there. On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re running the full, uncut version of our interview with Williamson, pulled straight from the complete transcript behind the piece. It’s a deeper, looser, and more candid discussion that digs into his rare position straddling both Marvel and DC, why Iron Man was the one Marvel character he couldn’t pass up, and how revisiting Tony Stark’s origin reframed the entire run for him. The written feature is live now—but this is...
From father to hunter: Gene Luen Yang on redefining Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
We’re thrilled to bring you the full, unedited conversation with Gene Luen Yang, the writer currently steering IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles through one of its most emotional and surprising arcs in years.
If you’ve been reading the book, you know the stakes have never been higher. With the shocking reveal of Ujigami’s true identity and the return of Splinter casting a long shadow over the Turtles, Gene joins us to unpack the heart of the story and why this arc is really about family, fear, and the consequences of overprotection.
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Jason Aaron returns to unleash 'Thundarr the Barbarian' on comics
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Marvel’s Ultimate Universe is ending — April 2026 solicits hints how the epic two-year experiment goes outDoom vs. Ultron in 2099! Marvel unleashes a villain showdown fans didn’t see comingFirst details revealed for Marvel and DC’s ‘Spider-Man/Superman’ crossover out April 2026April 2026 solicits reveal Marvel’s ‘Road to Armageddon’ for Captain America and WolverineJubilee takes center stage in a powerful new Marv...Jordan D. White — Venom Unleashed (Uncut)
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Marvel reveals who’s still standing in 'Ultimate Endgame' #5, plus new covers & interior art for issue #2Ryan Stegman reveals he's done with X-Men, save for one last projectDC stacks Free Comic Book Day 2026 with Next Level debuts, Sonic crossover, and horror hitsSkybound and Hasbro announce Energon Universe Special 2026 for Free Comic Book DayRam V, Anand Radhakrishnan, and Evan Cag...Finding the Fugitoid: Andrew Joustra on writing TMNT across animation & comics
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Marvel’s 'Ultimate Endgame' Blind Bags went from collectible to straight-up lottery ticketScott Snyder reveals Jonah Hex on the way:But now to have it be like a load bearing book at DC, or a book that generates excitement and money for them in a way that allows us more creative latitude on other books, the things that it’...Best Comics of 2025
Best Single Issue
Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadki)
Alex: The Power Fantasy #13 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)
Chris: The Voice Said Kill #4 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)
Best Graphic Novel
Dave: Drome
Alex: Young Men in Love: New Romance
Chris: Trumpets of Death
Best Writer
Dave: Deniz Camp
Alex: Kieron Gillen
Chris: Zac Thompson
Best Artist
Dave: Hayden Sherman
Alex: Evan Cagle
Chris: Dani
Be...
“A New Shiver for Christmas Town”: Torunn Grønbekk on writing in Tim Burton’s iconic world
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Full Marvel Solicits March 2026 (Tuesday!)Marvel reveals March 2025 covers and solicits as the Ultimate Universe heads toward its EndgameJessica Jones returns in Marvel’s darkest, bloodiest 'Alias' story yetCarnage knows Spider-Man’s secret, and Peter learns Mary Jane is Venom in the March 2026 solictsWonder Man heads back to Hollywood, and his past is ready for a comeback of its o...Punisher goes noir as Stephen King enters 'The End Times'
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'Superman/Spider-Man' #1 gets full creative team reveal and first cover lookMarvel’s X-Men enter a dangerous new era as Shadows of Tomorrow' begins: March 2026 covers & launches revealedDarth Maul returns in a brutal new era, and Marvel’s prequel series reveals his darkest plan yetMarvel’s next huge event is already underway and Wolverine & Captain America hold the keys to ARMA...Sam Humphries returns! 'New Avengers' gets wilder, weirder, and more dangerous
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DC just unlocked 35,000+ comics for millions of new readersJeff the Land Shark crashes into Hell’s Kitchen, and Daredevil will never be the sameMarvel unleashes a new Guardians team, and they’re more Dangerous Than Anything in SpaceDC RUSHES BACK TO PRESS: 'Absolute Batman' hits 10th printing as 'DC K.O.' tie-ins sell out!Top 50 comics of Novem...Christos Gage: How to build a Battleworld (and let artists cook)
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Dani Moonstar finally gets her first solo series, and it’s packed with magic, monsters, and a terrifying new foeMarvel set to blow up the X-Men status quo and rebuild it into the wildest mutant school everMarvel finally does the impossible: Fantastic Four crash into Planet of the Apes in a crossover 50 years in the making!Arc...AIPT's comics & geeky gifts holiday buyer’s guide
1. 🧠 The Smart Buy (Best Value for Money)
Items that deliver the most substance for their cost — thick trades, box sets, digital bundles, or multi-use gear. (Example: an Omnibus Edition, Marvel Unlimited, or a good pair of Bluetooth headphones for audiobook listening.)
Dave:
The Transformers Compendium Vol. 1 (Order here: $38 on Amazon for 44 issues!)Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1 (Order here: 2025 Edition)Alex:
Marvel Unlimited ($69/year) & DC Universe ($74.99)X-Men Fatal Attractions Omnibus (Order here: 47% off on Amazon!)2. 🖼️ Shelf Candy (Best Display or Design Piece)
Books, collectibles, or art prints that look incred...
Paul Pope reunites with “Total THB”: a journey of reinvention and resurgence
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'Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon' by Chip Zdarsky and Luca Maresca, a lead-in series to next summer's 'Armageddon' event, arrives in February 2026.The Iron Fist reborn: Lin Lie leads Marvel’s greatest martial artists in 'Deadly Hands of K’un-Lun' #1!S.H.I.E.L.D. returns in the next chapter of Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti's 'Captain America'Moonstar solo...Batman enters the SkyBox Metal Universe with Upper Deck’s Grant Sandground
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Wanda Maximoff ascends as Marvel’s new Sorcerer Supreme in December 2025Marvel teases “ARMAGEDDON” — Chip Zdarsky’s universe-shattering eventFrank Castle returns in Benjamin Percy and José Luis’ new ongoing 'Punisher' seriesMarvel’s Ultraman saga reaches its epic finale in 'The Fall of Ultraman' in February 2026‘Spread’ creators reunite for new horror-sci-fi series ‘Malevolent’Grant Morrison announces new ‘Sebastian O’ Vertigo adventureDynamite and Warner Bros. reveal $100 mystery blind bags packed with rare comic goldICV2 market share info releasedOur Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren)Barbaric: The Blac...The Boulet Brothers talk Dragula Titans S2, comics, and the art of the monstrous
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Indies dominate and fan favorites surprise at the 2025 Ringo Awards'Rick and Morty: The End' #1 goes “Blind Bag-Less” — because who needs plastic when you have chaos?‘Something is Killing the Children’ is coming to life: Blumhouse secures film and TV rights to James Tynion IV’s horror hitMarvel Solicitations January 2026Peach Momoko expands her universe with 'SAI: Dimensional Rivals'Marvel celebrates 'Avengers' #800 with Jed MacKay’s explosive finale and a star-studded lineup of legendsMarvel’s K-pop superhero returns! Luna Snow battles a sinister new idol in 'World Tour' #1Knullified covers, which is your favorite CJ?!DC Comics solicitations January 2026Our Top Books...
Creator Spotlight: Gail Simone talks heart, humor, and humanity of the X-Men
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NYCC leftovers:NYCC 2025 featured new wave of Marvel/Disney projects at WEBTOONSwamp Thing is Killing the ChildrenPSYLOCKE vs. ELEKTRA?! Marvel reveals a lost chapter of X-Men history in ‘Psylocke: Ninja’Doctor Strange returns: Skybound to release rare Paul Smith Artist’s Edition for the 1st time everDeniz Camp talks about the official end of the Ultimate UniverseRob Liefeld goes f...