We take a trip back to the DC vs. Marvel and discuss the Return to the Amalgam Age of Comics, the second wave of crossover titles. We dive into books like Dark Claw Adventures, The Exciting X-Patrol, JLX Unleashed, Iron Lantern, and Super-Soldier: Man of War. Plus, we chat about 2000 AD, DC Comics Zatannic Panic and other anthologies, Blue Falcon & Dynomutt and Hanna Barbera characters, Hitman, and share our plans for Baltimore Comic Con! You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We are joined by returning special guest Anthony G from Sloth Love Chunk Podcast to spotlight Etrigan, the Demon (created by Jack Kirby) and The Demon Knights from DC Comics New 52, just in time to set the mood for Halloween! Plus, we dive into recent comic book and manga reads, including Color of the End, Tower Dungeon, Orphan by Five Beasts, Skinbreaker, DC Horror anthology, Wally West the Flash, Imperial and Invincible Universe Battle Beast! DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
For decades, comic books have explored “what if” stories and alternate takes on characters, whether it’s Age of Apocalypse, Elseworlds, Ultimate Marvel, Absolute Universe, or the ever-expanding Multiverse. In this episode, we dive into our favorite alternative or multiverse characters from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, IDW, and more. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We’re at Warp Speed (or is it Hyperspace?) with another Justice League International monthly spotlight! This episode we cover issues #14–21 featuring Fire, Ice, Hawkman, Hawkwoman, & Big Barda joining the team, it’s shop-or-die with Manga Khan, undercover mission to stop Queen Bee, a wild trip to Apokolips, and the reintroduction of Lobo! Stories by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire, Steve Leialoha, and Ty Templeton. Plus, more Spider-Man 2099 and Iron Man: Armor Wars talk. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
Brian and Hassan dive into new comics, including the relaunch of Batman by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez, Adventures of Lumen N by James Robinson and Phil Hester, and Adventures of Superman: Book of El by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski. Plus recent reads, including Absolute Batman, Immortal Legend Batman, Hyde Street, Green Lantern Dark, Power Fantasy, Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, Legion of Darkseid, and Justice League Unlimited. #BatmanDay DC Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Boom Studios, Dynamite Entertainment. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
Aliens infest Comics Discourse 114! We dive into the world of Aliens crossover comics with Batman, Superman, Avengers, Wildcats, Green Lantern, and Judge Dredd. Plus, we share thoughts on Dragon Con 2025, the upcoming Baltimore Comic Con, and the FX series Alien Earth. And last, comic talk with the Wake, Immortal Legend Batman, Sleep, Shade the Changing Man & Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
Coffee poured and comic books stacked, Brian and Hassan are ready for comic talk; recent reads, 80s rewind and the latest new books from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Bad Idea Comics! Recent Reads Black Cat #1 by G. Willow Wilson & Gleb Melnikov Poison Ivy by G Willow Wilson & Marcio Takara Exquisite Corpses #4 by James Tynion, Che Grayson, Adam Gorham, Michael Walsh Supreme: Story of the Year: by Alan Moore, Joe Bennett, and Keith Giffen Absolute Batman #11 by Scott Snyder and Clay Mann Wonder Woman #24 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere 80s Rewind Six from Siruis by Doug Monech and Paul Gulacy Legends by Len Wein, John Ostrander, and John Byrne Suicide Squad #1-2, John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell New Books The Avengers in the Veracity Trap! Chip Kidd and Michael Cho Cul-Del Sac #1 by Mike Carey and Jonathan Waysack (Bad Idea Comics); plus Hero Trade by Matt Kindt and David Laphan Cheetah and Chesish Rob the Justice League #1 by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We journey to the World of Tomorrow with Marvel 2099, spotlighting Spider-Man, X-Men, and Doom from creators Peter David, Rick Leonardi, John Francis Moore, Pat Broderick, and Ron Lim. We also dive into our Recent Reads: Excalibur, Captain Britain, Tin Can Society, Iron Man & Armor Wars, Bug Wars, Ultraverse, and Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum. Plus, don’t miss the debut of our new segment, 80s Rewind, with Hex from DC Comics You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We’re back with our monthly spotlight on Justice League International with issues #8–13, plus Suicide Squad #13; a stretch packed with wild crossovers, big revelations, and unforgettable moments. The JLI tackles Moving Day, gets pulled into the Millennium event and a clash with the Manhunters, uncovers the secret history of Maxwell Lord, and crosses paths with the Suicide Squad. And of course, we can’t forget the debut of one of the greatest Green Lanterns of all time: G’nort. These amazing stores are by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire, John Ostrander, and Luke McDonnell You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
The CD114 gang is joined by special guest and three-time Eisner-nominated comic book creator, Kyle Starks! We dive into his brand-new Kickstarter project, Where Monsters Lie: Dead End, talk about his Patreon and fun Sticker Club, and, of course, chat about all of his awesome books including Rick and Morty, Where Monsters Lie, I Hate This Place, Kill Them All, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Lobo Cancellation Special, Those Not Afraid, Sexcastle, Assassin Nation, and more! As mentioned on the show: Where Monsters Lie: Dead End Kickstarter http://kck.st/3Jf7n5R Kyle Starks Patreon https://www.patreon.com/kylestarks You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
Not another death in comics? Don’t worry there’s always the Replacement Character! In this episode, we dive into some of our favorite stand-ins and successors from DC Comics, Marvel, and other publishers. Plus, Bryan shares stories from his first-ever San Diego Comic-Con, and we talk recent reads including Superman, Justice League Unlimited, The New History of the DC Universe, and Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We journey into the hilariously twisted world of I Hate Fairyland by Skottie Young (Image Comics), diving deep into the first story arc and all its gory & madness. Plus, X-Men talk with the Age of Revelation #0 (Marvel Comics), as Jed MacKay and Humberto Ramos set the stage for a new mutant event and the start of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring by Patrick Horvath (IDW). You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We are pleased to welcome back special guest Anthony G from the Sloth Love Chunk Podcast as we discuss Walt Simonson’s acclaimed Fantastic Four run, covering issues 337–341 and featuring Thor, Iron Man, Galactus, Nebula, the Council of Kangs, Death’s Head, TVA, Gladiator, Avengers, and Dr. Druid. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We begin a new monthly spotlight focusing on the legendary DC Comics Justice League International run by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire starting with issues 1-7. Jam packed incredible issues featured Batman, Guy Gardner, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle, Doctor Fate, Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, and many other characters, including the introduction of Maxwell Lord. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We celebrate the Summer of Superman by traveling to the future to Superman Final Crisis - Legion of Three Worlds by Geoff Johns and George Perez. Plus more DC Comics talk on Green Lantern, The New History of the DC Universe, Doomsday Clock, Superman Birthright, All-Star Superman, Gary Frank, and Mark Waid. If you would like to hear episodes where we discussed Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Superman stories, please check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-42-superman-and-legion-of-super-heroes/id1653462591?i=1000622239954 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-137-superman-and-brainiac-by-geoff-johns-and/id1653462591?i=1000708930267 You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms. CD114 co-hosts art by Drew Moss with art by Tim Meakins
We look back at the first half of 2025 and discuss our favorite comic books and manga from several publishers, including Image Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and other publishers You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We conclude our Young Avengers Monthly Spotlight with the fantastic Marvel event, Avengers: The Children Crusade by Allan Heinburg & Jim Cheung, which featured the Young Avengers, New Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Capital Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Magneto, Quicksilver, Doctor Doom, X-Men, X-Factor, and many more. Plus comic talk with Thunderbolts, DC Comics Injustice, and the new Giant Sized X-Men Special. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We are joined by special guest Russ from Gotham by Geeks podcast to discuss WTF Comic book moments or storylines that were regrettable, either at the moment or later on with the passage of time. Plus major comic book talk including Aquaman, Marvel Comics Ultimate Universe, DC Comics Absolute Universe, Ghost Machine, Energon Universe, Dynamite Animated books, Millarworld, Predator, and Aliens! You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We discuss a few new incredible Image Comics books: Invincible Universe Battle Beast by Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley, Lost Fantasy by Curt Pires & Luca Casalanguida, and Exquisite Corpses by James Tynion IV & Michael Walsh. Plus Sleep, Spawn The Curse of Sherlee Johnson, Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn, Metal Hurlant, Dr Fate, Green Lantern, and Legion of Super-Heroes. #Skybound #TinyOnion #DCComics You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
We discuss the Terrifics series by Jeff Lemire with a spotlight on the Tom Strong crossover issues, 7 - 10, with art by Dale Eaglesham, Viktor Bogdanovic, and Jose Luis. Plus Dark Nights: Metal, Dark Multiverse, Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, Captain Planet, Those Not Afraid, Metamorpho, and Geiger. #DCComics #ABCComics #ImageComics #Dynamite #GhostMachine You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.