ComiClub
Join best buds Blaine & Adam as they hand out art awards, best lines, and showcase creator biographies in a monthly comic book reading club. Plus: surprise episodes covering TV/film and comic creator interviews.
Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 5
Your heroes return to discuss Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 5!
In this episode we chat the the Avengers finale, the Cap vs. Iron Man debate, and what we're excited about in Secret Wars. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Adam Kubert, Stefano Caselli, Mike Deodato, Mike Mayhew, Kev Walker, and published by Marvel Comics.
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The Odyssey | Beyond The Panels
Your heroes return from 20 years of travels to talk about The Odyssey!
In this episode we share our history with the text, discuss our thoughts on the movie, share our favorite moments, and play a game of "More, Less or Just Right."
The Odyssey is written and directed by Christopher Nolan; and stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson.
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Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 4
Your heroes return to discuss Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 4!
In this episode we chat about the hard decisions the Illuminati make, the Justice League and Avengers battle, and what we think could come next. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Esad Ribic, Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato, and published by Marvel Comics.
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Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 3
Your heroes return chat Avengers Vol. 3 by Jonathan Hickman!
In this episode we chat the giant space war, what makes Leinel Francis Yu's art so sick, and what we think could come next. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Jim Cheung, Mike Deodato Jr., and Leinel Francis Yu, and published by Marvel Comics.
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Children of Dune | Beyond the Panels
Your heroes summon Shai-Hulud to read Children of Dune by Frank Herbert.
This unexpected book pod was a ton of fun to record. In this episode, we break down this novel and speculate on the future of the film series.
Children of Dune is written by Frank Herbert.
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Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 2
Your heroes return chat Avengers Vol. 2 by Jonathan Hickman!
In this episode we chat the big ideas in this comic, who is added to the Avengers team, and why this felt like setup. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Dustin Weaver, Mike Deodato Jr., and Stefano Caselli, and published by Marvel Comics.
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Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 1
Your heroes return to chat Avengers Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman!
In this episode we chat the big ideas in this comic, who is on the Avengers team, and why the Illuminati are so sick. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Adam Kubert, Steve Epting, and published by Marvel Comics.
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Avengers by Jonathan Hickman | First Impressions
Your heroes return to give their First Impressions on Avengers by Jonathan Hickman!
"Earth's Mightiest Heroes expand their sphere of influence to a global - even interplanetary - level, but who will answer Captain America's call? When Earth is attacked, the new team's first mission takes them to Mars - and sets them on a dangerous path filled with deadly, godlike enemies beyond anything they've faced before! Meanwhile, cascading multiversal incursions threaten all of reality - and only Tony Stark and his secretive Illuminati allies know it! Can Mister Fantastic, Black Panther, Black Bolt, Namor and Beast j...
Helen of Wyndhorn
Your heroes retrun to read Helen of Wyndhorn.
In this episode we chat the story's themes of grief, what worked and what didn't, and why the art is so sick. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Helen of Wyndhorn is written by Tom King, drawn by Bilquis Evely, colored by Matheus Lopes, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by Dark Horse Books.
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Helen of Wyndhorn | First Impressions
Your heroes return to give their first impressions on Helen of Wyndhorn.
"Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her grandfather’s enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House.
Scarred by Cole's untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For out...
Top 10 Movies of 2025 | Beyond The Panels
It's Christmas in Tinseltown and your heroes have the Oscar Fever! Pop some popcorn and climb aboard as Blaine and Adam recount their Top 10 Movies of 2025, plus honorable mentions and a preview of what they're hyped for in 2026.
Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? Tune in to find out!
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Spectators
Your heroes visit the afterlife in Spectators!
In this episode we chat about why we love Brian K. Vaughan stories, the place of sex & violence in western entertainment, what we think Spectators is about, and discuss the awesome painterly art. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Spectators is written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon.
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Spectators | First Impressions
Your heroes return to give their First Impressions on Spectators!
"Hundreds of years in the future, New York City is haunted by many ghosts, including a voyeuristic woman who died in our present day and a mysterious gun-toting man from the distant past. Normally solo travelers, these two specters meet and travel around the world together, bearing witness to society's forward march toward decay."
Spectators is written by Brian K Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon.
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Simon Roy on "A Star Called the Sun" | Creator Interview
Your heroes are joined by comic creator Simon Roy to discuss his sci-fi anthology: A Star Called the Sun!
In this interview, Simon explains the history of his sci-fi universe, shares the origin of these seven stories, and details how he publishes to fans first on Kickstarter.
A Star Called the Sun is written and illustrated by Simon Roy, colored by Sergei Nazarov and Drew Shields, and published by Image Comics.
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4 Kids Walk Into a Bank
Your heroes ring in the New Year with 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank!
In this episode we chat about what makes this story so fun, what makes a good homage, and why we love the wallpaper in this story so much. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is written by Matthew Rosenberg, art/design by Tyler Boss, lettered by Thomas Mauer, and published by Black Mask Studios.
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4 Kids Walk Into a Bank | First Impressions
Your heroes are back to read 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank!
"4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK is the darkly comedic story of four burgeoning child criminals and their elaborate plans. When a group of bumbling criminals show up in her father's life looking to pull one last job, young Paige has two choices - let her father get caught up in their criminal hijinks or enlist her three best friends to do the job first. Paige picks the bad one."
4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is written by Matthew Rosenberg, art/design by Tyler Boss, le...
Friday Revisited
Your heroes get our their fingerprint kits to reread Friday.
In this episode we chat about why we love Brubaker comics, if we like stories about faeries or not, and what we thought about the ending. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martín, colored by Muntsa Vicente, and published by Panel Syndicate.
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Friday Revisited | First Impressions
Your heroes put on their Sherlock hats to finally finish Friday!
"Friday Fitzhugh spent her childhood solving crimes and digging up occult secrets with her best friend Lancelot Jones, the smartest boy in the world. But that was the past, now she's in college, starting a new life on her own. Except when Friday comes home for the holidays, she's immediately pulled back into Lance's orbit and finds that something very strange and dangerous is happening in their little New England town...
This is literally the Christmas vacation from Hell and neither of them may...
Aliens Vs. Avengers
Your heroes are joined by special guest Ethan Galis to discuss Aliens Vs. Avengers.
In this episode we chat about the crazy concept, what makes this story so fun, and theories on what exactly happens. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics.
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Aliens vs. Avengers | First Impressions
Your heroes return to Weyland-Yutani headquarters to read Aliens vs. Avengers.
First Impressions is a spoiler-free shorter episode where we introduce which book we are reading and chat about our first impressions, including: The Bare Bones, Who this Comic for, and Judging a Book by Its Cover.
"In a future Earth ravaged by terror, the unstoppable Xenomorphs descend upon our planet, pitting the perfect organism against a world of superhumans. As the Avengers rise in defense, they face unimaginable loss as the gods of creation known as the Engineers set out to destroy what they m...
Dracula
Your heroes return to the London to read Dracula.
In this episode we chat about the stunning art and what makes Dracula such an enduring villain. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Dracula is written by and illustrated by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Martin Simmonds.
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The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!
Your heroes return to the Amazon Rainforest to read The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!.
In this episode we chat about the themes of the comic and how it relates to the original movie. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! is written by Dan Watters & Ram V with art by Matthew Roberts.
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Universal Monsters | First Impressions
Your heroes return to get spooky with some Universal Monsters comics.
This month we're reading Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! and Dracula.
"Years after the events of the original film, journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat—but is it friend or foe? Or is it simply...THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?"
"When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient named Renfield into his asylum, the madman tells sto...
Asterios Polyp
Your heroes return to discuss Asterios Polyp!
In this episode we chat about the brilliance of the graphic novel, discuss the many themes, and talk at length about the art, colors, and lettering. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books.
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Asterios Polyp | First Impressions
Your heroes team up to give their First Impressions of Asterios Polyp!
"Meet Asterios Polyp: middle-aged, meagerly successful architect and teacher, aesthete and womanizer, whose life is wholly upended when his New York City apartment goes up in flames. In a tenacious daze, he leaves the city and relocates to a small town in the American heartland. But what is this “escape” really about?"
Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books.
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Rook: Exodus
Your heroes return to discuss Rook: Exodus!
"Hundreds of years from now, the man known as Rook was once a simple farmer who fled the crumbling Earth for a new life. He traveled to the planet Exodus, a terraformed world where all of nature, including its imported animal population, was completely controlled by humans called Wardens.
But when Exodus’s world engine failed, the Wardens’ power fell into the wrong hands, creating chaos and mass evacuation…for those who could afford it. The rest, like Rook, must scavenge for an escape vessel as the war for con...
Doldrums of Summer 2025 | Beyond the Panels
Your heroes return from vacation!
We explore our media diet including what movies, TV, books, and video games we've been enjoying.
We discuss the 3 big Superhero movies of summer: Thunderbolts*, Superman, and The Fantastic Four. Plus we talk about what other content we've been consuming including: KPop Demon Hunters, The Gilded Age, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
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Redcoat
Your heroes return to discuss Redcoat!
"British soldier and all-around rogue Simon Pure has led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. After a failed assassination of General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, Simon stumbled upon hooded figures performing a bizarre ritual that accidentally gave him immortality.
Since that fateful day, Simon has died and returned countless times over, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with history’s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, and many more. But what are the true origins and extent of Simon’s power, and...
Junkyard Joe
Your heroes return from Vietnam to talk about Junkyard Joe!
"From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy’s life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy’s doorstep, warning of a new impending war."
In this episode we chat about the comic, why we loved the Vietnam sequences, and d...
Wes Craig on Kaya and Thunderhead | Creator Interview
Your heroes are joined by comic creator Wes Craig to discuss his current comic book projects!
In this interview, Wes takes us through his career and into his current comics Kaya and the Kickstarter from Lethal Comics: Thunderhead.
We go deep on the process: how he scripts his comics, the coloring collaboration with Jason Wordie, and the lettering and balloon design choices with Tom Napolitano.
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Geiger
Your heroes travel to the wasteland to read Geiger vol. 1.
In this episode we chat about the Mad Max influences, the awesome Gary Frank art, and discuss the cooperative media company Ghost Machine. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Geiger is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics.
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Geiger | First Impressions
Your heroes travel to a post-apocalyptic America to talk about Geiger!
"Set in the years after a nuclear war ravaged the planet, desperate outlaws battle for survival in a world of radioactive chaos. Out past the poisoned wasteland lives a man even the Nightcrawlers and Organ People fear. Some name him Joe Glow, others call him the Meltdown Man. But his name...is Geiger."
We read Geiger Vol. 1 which includes issues #1-6.
Geiger is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics.
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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | Beyond The Panels
Your heroes return to accept their mission: discuss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning!
In this episode we share our history with the franchise, discuss our thoughts on The Final Reckoning, and give the ComiClub definitive rankings of the series.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is directed by Christopher McQuarrie; and stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg.
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The Incal
Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal!
In this episode we chat about the trippy and mystical storytelling of Alejandro Jodorowsky, gush about the insane linework and creativity of Moebius, and try to make sense of this much lauded comic book. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
The Incal is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky; art by Moebius; colored by Yves Chaland, Isabelle Beaumeney-Joannet, and Zoran Janjetov; and published by Humanoids.
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Alex Segura talks Star Wars and The Forgotten Five | Creator Interview
Your heroes are joined by writer Alex Segura to discuss his current comic book projects!
In this interview, Alex takes us through his career from comic promoter to novelist and comic book writer.
We explore his comic book adjacent novels Secret Identity and Alter Ego, and the in-world tie-in comic The Legendary Lynx.
Then we chat about his two new comic book projects: Star Wars and The Forgotten Five.
You can read and support The Forgotten Five over on Patreon.
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The Incal | First Impressions
Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal!
"John Difool, a low-class detective in a degenerate dystopian world, finds his life turned upside down when he discovers an ancient, mystical artifact called "The Incal." Difool’s adventures will bring him into conflict with the galaxy’s greatest warrior, the Metabaron, and will pit him against the awesome powers of the Technopope. These encounters and many more make up a tale of comic and cosmic proportions that has Difool fighting for not only his very survival, but also the survival of the entire universe."
The...
Fantastic Four: Books of Doom
Your heroes don their masks to read Books of Doom!
In this episode we chat about the tragedy of Victor Von Doom, what makes him such an iconic villain, and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps MCU film. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Fantastic Four: Books of Doom is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey & Robin Riggs, colored by Brian Reber, letterered by Virtual Calligraphy’s Rus...
Fantastic Four: Books of Doom | First Impressions
Your heroes return to Latveria to read Books of Doom.
"From the black steppes of Eastern Europe, to the college campuses of New York City, and finally to the throne of Latveria — this is the life of Victor Von Doom! From his earliest disasters to his scientific triumphs to the tragedy of the fractured man he would become, this is the story you know, and the one you don’t."
Fantastic Four: Books of Doom is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey & Robin Riggs, colored by Brian...
Free Planet with Aubrey Sitterson | Creator Interview
Your heroes are joined by writer Aubrey Sitterson to talk his new comic Free Planet!
In this interview, Aubrey takes us through his creator journey and the themes of the new book. We gush about Jed Dougherty's page layouts and discuss how this book acts as both art & literature to serve as counter-programming for modern comics.
Free Planet is written by Aubrey Sitterson, art by Jed Dougherty, colored by Vittorio Astone, lettered by Taylor Esposito, designed by Mark Kaufman, and published by Image Comics.
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Fantastic Four: Grand Design
Your heroes have a meeting in the Baxter Building to discuss about Fantastic Four: Grand Design!
In this episode we chat about the legacy of the FF, the wide cast of characters, and what we like and dislike about Marvel's First Family. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.
Fantastic Four: Grand Design is created by Tom Scioli and published by Marvel Comics.
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