The Comics That We Love

A celebration of sequential art. Host, Zach McCrary sits down each with a new guest to discuss a comic book storyline/graphic novel that made them a comic fan or solidified their love of the medium.

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08-23
04:37

Ep.165 Love Everlasting Vol. 1-3 (Image Comics)

Zach is joined by D&D Guildmates Devon and Jules to discuss the first fifteen issues of the Tom King and Elsa Charretier blend of romance, mystery, and existential dread known as, Love Everlasting! Written by Tom King Art by Elsa Charretier Colors by Matt Hollingsworth Letters by Clayton Cowles --------------------------------------------------- Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify! --------------------------------------------------- Join the Patreon to ...

08-13
01:04:19

TFD: Nerdcast Movie Reviews: Fantastic Four: First Steps

Zach and Chad wrap up the most pivotal month in comic book movies with Marvel films bringing the first family of Marvel to the silver screen with, Fantastic Four: First Steps! What did the Dudez think? How many of the coveted Pudding Pops will the Fantastic Four receive? Only one way to find out! -------------------------------------------------- Chad's Son Devon did a review as well! He's trying to hit 200 subscribers over at Devon's World of Fun! Be his number 200! -------------------------...

07-30
54:13

TFD: Nerdcast Movie Reviews: Superman

Zach revives his old podcast with life-long bestie and former co-host of TFD: Nerdcast, Chad Smith. Going forward when you see the TFD logo, expect a movie review about whatever is freshly on film, and hot at the box office (or maybe even not so hot). Today the Dudez discuss the beginning of a new era in DC comic book films. It's the James Gunn lead, Superman! ------------------------------------------------- Shout out to Ricktimbo for the oldschool TFD intro music! --------------...

07-16
01:05:29

Ep.164: Zach's Pile of Losers

This week Zach discusses the books that helped him get through some tough stuff...and realizes that the majority of the books accidentally star a bunch of losers who get in over their head on various adventures. This was completely by accident! On the docket: Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell vol. 1 (WEBTOON Unscrolled) by Unfins Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? (Albatross Funnybooks) Written by Eric Powell and Harold Schechter Art by Eric Powell Hell is Dark with No Flowers Vol 1 (Ye...

07-11
21:25

Tom McCrary Sr. - How He Helped Me Become Me: My First Comic Book Convention

We all have that moment that solidifies who we are, or at least who we want to be. My dad gave me that moment. And with his passing, I pay tribute.

06-20
08:32

Ep.163: Armchair Publisher: Captain N: The Game Master

This week Zach is joined by long time friend Chad Smith to rebuild a franchise from their childhood through the medium of comics. Their choice? The late 1980s/early 1990s Nintendo based cartoon show: Captain N: The Game Master! --------------------------------------------------- Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify! --------------------------------------------------- Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected! https://www.patreon.com/tctwl ---...

06-11
50:01

Ep.162: Absolute DC: Phase II

Zach catches up on the three newest series to be released in the DC Absolute Universe! On the docket: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1-3 (DC Comics) Written by Deniz Camp Art by Javier Rodriguez Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Absolute Flash #1-3 (DC Comics) Written by Jeff Lemire Art by Nick Robles Colors by Adriano Lucas Letters by Tom Napolitano Absolute Green Lantern #1-2 (DC Comics) Written by Al Ewing Art by Jahnoy Lindsay Letters by Lucas Gattoni -----------------------------------------...

05-29
22:29

BONUS: Marvel's Thunderbolts*

Zach is joined by life-long best friend and former podcast co-host on TFD: Nerdcast, Chad Smith to give a SPOILER-FILLED review of the latest film from the MCU: Thunderbolts*! --------------------------------------------------- Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify! --------------------------------------------------- Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected! https://www.patreon.com/tctwl --------------------------------------------------- Lis...

05-21
56:24

Ep.161: The Sentry (Marvel Knights)

Zach is joined by Thor and Micah from the Git Rec'd Podcast to discuss the Marvel Knights cult classic that introduced the world to Marvel's flawed Superman: Paul Jenkins, Rick Veitch and Jae Lee's, The Sentry! Created by Paul Jenkins and Rick Veitch Written by Paul Jenkins Art by Jae Lee --------------------------------------------------- Want to hear more from Thor and Micah? Check out the Git Rec'd Podcast! Follow them on Instagram! --------------------------------------------------- Chec...

05-15
01:21:50

Ep.160: D-Man and the Search for Self

Zach delves into the often tragic history of the misunderstood Marvel superhero: Dennis Dunphy aka D-Man! --------------------------------------------------- Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify! --------------------------------------------------- Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected! https://www.patreon.com/tctwl --------------------------------------------------- Listen to my other podcast! TFD: Nerdcast And I am also part ...

04-29
26:01

Special: The Wrestlemania Wager

Comics and wrestling have always been like two sides of the same coin, and Zach and Aeric Azana from Geeksplained have always unabashedly shouted their love for both out into the world. So a wager was struck. A gentleman's agreement. They run through the card for Wrestlemania and choose the victors. Whoever loses must read ad copy for the winner's show on an episode of their podcast, and say WHATEVER is written for them (within reason).

04-19
39:55

GEEKSPLAINED: All-Star Superman Chapter 9 (with Zach)

All-Star Superman is the tale of a Superman who finds that he is dying, and we get to watch what he does with the time he has left. It is a celebration of the character, and Zach was lucky enough to join Aeric Azana on Geeksplained to talk about issue 9 of the 12 issue run! -------------------------------------------------- Everyone needs more Aeric Azana in their life! His website is right here! Geeksplained is available everywhere, including Apple and Spotify! Geeksplained is also on ...

04-11
01:26:26

Ep.159: A Quick & Dirty History of CrossGen Comics

Zach embarks on a journey to learn more about the comics publisher that first brought him to independent comic books. And to understand how they burst onto the scene, and just as quickly, burned out and disappeared. We're talking CrossGen Comics! --------------------------------------------------- Check out Dreampass and all their killer tracks on Spotify! --------------------------------------------------- Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected! https://www.pa...

03-26
38:24

Ep.158: Top 6 Replacement/Legacy Heroes

Zach is joined by the host of Geeksplained, Aeric Azana to discuss their top 6 favorite heroes who bore the name of a hero who came before them. Replacement or Legacy heroes! -------------------------------------------------- Everyone needs more Aeric Azana in their life! His website is right here! Geeksplained is available everywhere, including Apple and Spotify! Geeksplained is also on Instagram and Bluesky! Aeric is also on Bluesky! --------------------------------------------------- Check...

03-12
01:17:48

Ep.157: Usagi Yojimbo (Fantagraphics/Dark Horse)

Zach is joined by the host of the I Read Comic Books podcast, Mike Rapin to discuss the much heralded, deeply beloved stories of a ronin Samurai rabbit: Usagi Yojimbo! Delving into several of the original stories from the 1980s, Zach and Mike talk the history of the comics beginnings, gush over Sakai's brilliant work and talk about why the series has stood the test of time for over 40 years. --------------------------------------------------- Want to hear more from Mike? Check out I Read...

02-26
01:14:30

Ep.156: Silvertalks Ep.1: Silverhawks #1 (Dynamite)

Silvertalks is a monthly read-along, Patreon Exclusive podcast that will be hosted by Zach and the other man who was part of Episode 120: Armchair Publisher: Silverhawks, Dane Wilt, as they discuss the brand new series from Dynamite Entertainment, Silverhawks! But since this journey with Silverhawks started on the main feed, and we're so excited about it, we wanted to share this first episode with everyone and make sure you know how awesome Silverhawks is! Written by Ed Brisson Art by George ...

02-12
40:45

Announcement

There's some podcast housekeeping to do, as well as some real life housekeeping.

02-05
02:02

Ep.155: I Guess I'm A DSTLRY Guy Now!

The New Year's Comics Spree comes to a close as Zach reads through one more chunk of the pile, heading into February! On the docket today: Ultimate Wolverine #1 (Marvel) Written by Chris Condon Art by Alessandro Cappuccio Colors by Bryan Valenza Letters by VC’s Cory Petit You Won’t Feel A Thing #1 (DSTLRY) Written by Scott Snyder Art by Jock with assists from Dom Reardon Colors by Lee Loughridge and Jock Letters by Andworld Design Absolute Superman #1-3 (DC Comics) Written by Jason Aaro...

01-31
24:46

Ep.154: Vampires, Mechs and Mutant Cults...oh my!

We head into week four of The New Year's Comic Spree, as Zach continues to chip away at the giant stack of comics he's collected over the course of 2024. On the docket today: Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods #1-3 (Oni Press) Written by Murewa Ayodele Art by Dotun Akande Colors by Dee Cuniffe Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Violent Flowers #1-4 (Image Comics) Writing and Art and lettering by Maria Llovet Chasm: Curse of Kaine #1-4 (Marvel Comics) Written by Steve Fox Art by Andrea Broccardo Colors ...

01-23
25:54

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