Comics Discourse 114

We assembled a team to discuss The Forged 4 -6 by Greg Rucka, Eric Trautmann, and Mike Henderson (Image Comics). Plus, Ultimate Black Panther (Marvel Comics), Paul Pope Battling Boy, Asadora, Anime on Netflix, DC vs Marvel crossovers, and Ancillary Justice. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We pay a visit to Black Water Beach and the Cull Image Comics series by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De lulis. Plus Hexagon Bridge, World’s Finest Batman / Superman Annual (DC Comics), Authority: Revolution, Beneath the Trees (IDW), The Flash, Damn Them All (Boom! Studios) and the OG Predator movie. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

This week we power on the Ghost Machine and discuss the one shot anthology that lays out the new line by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jason Fabok, Brad Meltzer, Peter J. Tomasi, Francis Manapul, Peter Snejbjerg, Ivan Reis, Lamont Magee, and Maytal Zchut (Image Comics). Plus Green Lantern Alan Scott (DC Comics), Transformers, Duke, Dark Ride (Skybound), Top Ten, Book of Butcher (Boom! Studios) and Masters of Universe: Revolution! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We continue with our monthly spotlight on Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo with Volumes 3 & 4. Plus Swan Songs by W. Maxwell Prince (Image Comics), Avengers Twilight (Marvel Comics) by Chip Zdarksy & Daniel Acuna, and Once Upon A Time at the End of the World 11 by Jason Aaron & Nick Dragotta (Boom! Studios) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the spectacular run of Wonder Woman (1-5) by Tom King and Daniel Sampere (DC Comics), Ultimate Spider-Man by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto (Marvel Comics), and Action Comics 1061 by Jason Aaron and John Timms (Superman). Plus Forged, Lotus Land, Pirate Nightwing, Dark Knights of Steel, Operation Sunshine, Sandman Nightmare Country, and Green Arrow. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian and Hassan are joined by Darrell Taylor and Russ El from Gotham by Geeks podcast to discuss the first issues DC Comics 80s Key Baxter Books: New Teen Titans by Marv Wolfman & George Perez, Legion of Super-Heroes by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, Outsiders by Mike W Barr and Jim Aparo, and Infinity, Inc. by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway. Plus Midlife by Brian Buccelato and Stefano Simeone (Image Comics) and Judge Dredd!! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss their Top 5 Favorite books in 2023 from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Bad Idea, and others. And, of course, we go on a few tangents in the process. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan, and Hassan discuss their favorite Alan Moore stories outside of Watchmen and Swamp Thing. Are any of the Avatar Press books on their list? What about Capitan Britain? Miracleman? Wildcats? Spawn? Superman? Supreme? America’s Best Comics books such as Tom Strong, Top Ten, or Promethea? Killing Joke? V for Vendetta? League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? Plus Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed, Rare Flavors by Ram V & Filpe Andrade, Animal Pound by Tom King & Peter Gross, Wonder Woman by Tom King & Daniel Sampere, Where the Body Was by Ed Brubaker & Sean Philips, Batman Off-World by Jason Aaron & Doug Mahnke, & Deviant by James Tynion IV & Joshua Hixson. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Tetsuo! Kaneda! Brian, Bryan, and Hassan dive into THE Manga classic Akira Vol 1 & 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo. Plus our ongoing discussion of the weekly Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight by Jeff Parker & Michele Bandini, World’s Finest: Teen Titans by Mark Waid & Emanuela Lupacchino, and Danger Street by Tom King and Jorge Fornes (DC Comics) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We discuss early John Byrne’s Fantastic Four with issues 242 -244, featuring Galactus, Avengers, Terax and Nova! Plus Night Eaters by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, Crave by Maria Llovet, Rare Flavors by Ram V & Filipe Andrade, Deviant by James Tynion IV & Joshua Hixson, Sentry by Jason Loo & Luigi Zagaria and reading habits. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

The guys discuss the beginning of Grant Morrison’s and Richard Case’s Doom Patrol run, Vol 2 19 -22. Plus more 90s Comic Book Events talk; Batman Off-World by Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke, and Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight by Jeff Parker and Michele Bandini (DC Comics) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

The guys discuss their favorite 90s Comic Book Events from DC Comics, Marvel, and maybe both! Plus Fall of X-Men books including Jean Grey by Louise Simonson and Bernard Chang, The Ministry of Compliance by John Ridley and Stefano Raffaele (IDW), Berserk Vol 14 by Miura Kentaro, and Origin Vol 1 Manga by Boichi! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We dive into the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 1 -6, the series that launched the team that we know and love by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Paul Pelletier, and Rick Magyar (Marvel), plus the video game and the original 90s series. We also continue our discussion of Godzilla and King Kong with the Monarch show by Chris Black and Matt Fraction (Apple TV+). And last, the new Outsiders series by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Robert Carey (DC Comics). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We have a Thanksgiving-sized buffet of comic book discussion; Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath (IDW), Alan Scott Green Lantern by Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey (DC Comics), Petrol Head by Rob Williams and Pye Parr (Image Comics), John Byrne’s Fantastic Four (Marvel), Mark Waid’s Shazam and World’s Finest Teen Titans with Dan Mora and Emanuela Lupaccino and Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong by Brian Buccellato and Christian Duce. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

The guys are joined again by special guest Raj to discuss a classic story from the 90s; Spider-man Vol 1 18 – 23; Revenge of the Sinister Six, featuring Ghost Rider, Deathlok, Hulk, Solo, Nova, Fantastic Four, and Sleepwalker! (Marvel) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We dive into DC’s and Marvel’s Alternative Universe books; What If and Elseworlds. We also discuss two of the most well-know stories; What If #105 (the first appearance of Spider-girl) by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz and Bill Sienkiewiz and Batman: Gotham by Gaslight by Brian Augustyn, Mike Mignola, and P. Craig Russell. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Our final Halloween Horror themed episode with discussions on Joshua Williamson’s and Mike Henderson’s Nailbiter (Image Comics) and Swamp Thing by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette and John Toleben (DC Comics) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan first journey into the future with Sins of Sinister X-Men Event by Kieran Gillen, Al Ewing, Si Spurrier, and others. Next, we discuss Naoki Urasawa’s and Osamu Tezuka’s Pluto, the award winning manga and new Netflix anime. We then continue the Urasawa love with Asadora! Plus Benjamin Percy’s Wolverine and more Dragon Ball. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We continue our horror theme episodes with Animal Man vol 2 (New 52) 1 -5 by Jeff Lemire and Travis Foreman (DC Comics). Plus Dragon Ball Z, Death Note, the Books of Magic, and The Children’s Crusade. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We go on a magical tour of the DC Universe with the Books of Magic original limited series by Neil Gaiman, John Bolton, Scott Hampton, Charles Vess and Paul Johnson (DC Comics / Vertigo). Plus the new Flash and Green Lantern War Journal books, West Cost Avengers, and Dragon Ball! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We travel on the highway to Hell with the Spirit of Vengeance as we discuss Ghost Rider 1 – 6 by Benjamin Percy and Cory Smith (Marvel). Plus, Vigil, Superman vs Meshi, Saga, Batman, TMNT x Stranger Things, and Wonder Woman! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114

We debate our favorite Space characters from DC Comics, Marvel, Image and other publishers. Plus, we discuss the craziness of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the Eisner Award winning series Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons by Kelly Sue Deconnick, Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott (DC Comics). Plus Tunnels, Showa 1926 – 1930: A History of Japan, The Cull, Batman by Grant Morrison, and Richard Corben’s Den. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the first 6 issues of Black Cloak by Kelly Thompson and Meredith McLaren (Image Comics). Plus Birds of Prey, Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country, One Piece and Dragon Con. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian and Bryan discuss the first two issues of the Millarworld event, Big Game, by Mark Millar and Pepe Larraz! Plus they continue the Amy Reeder talk with Rocket Girl 1 -5 by Reeder and Brandon Montclare (Image Comics). Plus more Geoff Johns Flash, Dark X-Men, Realm of X, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Stranger Things. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the first story arc of the new Justice Society of America by Geoff Johns, Mikel Janin, Jerry Ordway and others (DC Comics). Plus more Madame Xanadu, Magic Order, Plop!, and ‘Mazing Man. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

The guys are joined by special guest David A Price from a 11 O’Clock Comics podcast to discuss Vertigo’s Madame Xanadu 1 – 6 by Matt Wagner, Amy Reader, and Richard Friend (DC Comics). Plus more Love Everlasting talk and Geoff Johns Flash run. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian and Hassan travel back to the 80s and discuss Marvel’s 4-issue limited series from that decade. Plus we discuss some current books, including X-Men books; Children of the Vault and Gambit & Rogue and Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, and Christopher Chaos! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

It is the 2023 Favorites Summer Edition!! Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss their favorite 2023 books so far from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse, and others with some surprises! Plus we chat on what we have read recently, including Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider and Dark Ride! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan, and Hassan are joined by their good friend Frank to discuss Night Club by Mark Millar and Junan Ramirez (Image Comics) and Crimson by Brian Augustyn and Humberto Ramos. Plus a confab of the early days of Image Comics, including the Wildstorm imprint, Cliffhanger! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We go into the past and the future and discuss Superman and Legion of Super-Heroes (Action Comics #858 – 863) by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank (DC Comics). Plus we discuss some current books including Once Upon a Time at the End of The World, The Hunger and the Dusk, World’s Finest Teen Titans, and I Hate Fairyland. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian and Hassan go retro this episode by revisiting their first X-Men comics; Uncanny X-Men 175 and 275 by Chris Claremont, Paul Smith, and Jim Lee (Marvel). Plus we discuss some current books including Peacemaker Tries Hard!, Grim, and Phantom Road. With Updated Audio file Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We discuss two new Marvel number 1s; Incredible Hulk by Philip Kennedy Johnson & Nic Klein and Ultimate Invasion by Johnathan Hickman & Bryan Hitch. Plus a buffet of comic talk including Lore Olympus, X-Men: Before The Fall – Heralds of Apocalypse, Christopher Chaos, Savage Strength of Starstorm, Unwritten, and classic Steve Ditko Blue Beetle. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss The Incal: The Dying Star by Dan Watters and Jon Davis-Hunt (Humaniods) set in the Jodorowsky & Moebius Incal universe. Plus Night Fever, Saga, Aliens, Predators, and In Hell We Fight. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the Ambassadors by Mark Millar, Frank Quitely, Karl Kerschl, Travis Charest, Oliver Coipel, Matteo Buffagni, and Matteo Scalera (Image Comics). Plus post Heroes con talk and the Saga of Crystar, the Crystal Warrior! Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss Peacemaker Tries Hard 1-2 by Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh (DC Comics). Plus Heroes con prep and other comics talk. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan are joined by special guest Darrell Taylor (Taylor Network of Podcasts) to discuss Mark Millar’s and Frank Quitely’s Authority run (DC Comics/ Wildstorm). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian and Hassan discuss Stargirl Spring Break Special #1 and recent Stargirl: The Lost Children mini-series by Geoff Johns and Todd Nauck (DC Comics). Plus Phantom Road #3, Harrower #4, Dark Spaces: Good Deeds, Punisher #12 and Jason Aaron’s Thor run. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss their favorite B-teams (and some D-teams) including spotlighting some issues, Justice League Dark #1 by Peter Milligan and Mikel Janin, Alpha Flight #1 by John Byrne and Outsiders #12 by Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan are joined by special guest Jason Wood from the 11 O’Clock Comics podcast for another Crossgen deep dive focusing on the first issues of Crux, Meridian, Negation, and Scion and the legendary creators behind them including Tony Bedard, Jim Cheung, Steve Epting, Barbara Kesel, Ron Marz, Joshua Middleton and Mark Waid. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Magic is in the air and in the episode as Brian and Hassan discuss their favorite magic characters. Then they discuss the new Spirit World limited series by Alyssa Wong and Haining (DC Comics) and Strange 6 -10 by Jed Mackay, Marcelo Ferreira, Lee Garbett and Stefano Landini (Marvel). Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

It is a Manga focused episode where Brian and Bryan discuss Demon Slayer by Koyoharu Gotouge (Viz Media) and Heavenly Delusion by Masakazu Ishiguro (Kodansha). Plus Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jodorowsky comics talk. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss their favorite 2023 books so far from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Bad Idea, and others and go on a few tangents in the process. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We discuss the first 6 issues of the new Punisher series by Jason Aaron, Jesus Saiz, and Paul Azaceta (Marvel Comics). Plus Daredevil, Justice League International, Alpha Flight, Magic Order, Terrorwar and more. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

Brian and Hassan, the Boom! Bros, discuss Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, and Nick Dragotta (Boom! Studios). We also beginning comparing our favorite B – D teams. Plus I Hate This Place and Parker Girls. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

In this episode Brian and Hassan are joined by their friend Raj to discuss Swamp Thing Green Hell by Jeff Lemire and Doug Mahnke from DC Comics Black Label. Plus Unstoppable Doom Patrol! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

It is a Greg Rucka focused episode. First, we discussed the classic Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia Graphic Novel by Rucka and JG Jones (DC Comics) and then we jump forward to Forged, by Rucka, Eric Trautmann, and Mike Henderson (Image Comics). Plus Stargirl: The Lost Children, Dawn of DC, Mad Cave Comics Studios, The Ambassadors, Order and Outrage, and Blue Book. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We discuss Bad Idea Comics include Finder #1, The Burning Man #1, and the B-Sides Save Now stories by Christos Gage, Tomas Giorello, Peter Milligan, Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Kindt and many more. Plus more Metabarons talk and the new Image Comics book, No/One. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We discuss the beginnings of one of the greatest Avengers runs ever, Avengers Vol 4 1-3 by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena. Then later we talk about the greatest 1st issue of a limited series that never was, Wildcats Vol 4 #1 by Grant Morrison and Jim Lee. Plus Incal, Metabarons and Pyschoverse. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse

We first take a ride on Phantom Road #1 by Jeff Lemire and Gabriel H Walta (Image Comics) then switch over to overdrive and discuss Dark Ride 1 – 4 by Joshua Williamson and Andrei Bressan (Image Comics). Plus back issue diving and comic book conventions. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Twitter: ComicsDiscourse