LOGIC DICTATED
Contest of Challengers
LOGIC DICTATED•This week was not a huge week of comics or sales. •Superhero comics tropes. •Corner boxes on covers. •We love inkers!!•Spawn 77 sales. •Current at-the-counter annoyances. •Are you watching Lanterns? •Challengers Similar Cinema Suggestion. ---------- Contest of Challengers #797 This episode is dedicated to “The Butcher” Andy Williams. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo...
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THE END OF READING
Contest of Challengers
THE END OF READING•Is it too hot to shop for comics in Chicago? •WE love our new CTA Tracker! •Thanks, Patrons! •The end of reading?•Will Christmas Crisis return in 2026? •KYLE HIGGINS and LANCE BRIGGS are coming back to Challengers! •We tease some other huge upcoming events. •Dal is still excited for the Marvel Midnight books, but Patrick didn’t get the chance to read them. *frowny face* •Subscribing to “B” Covers. ---------- Contest of Challengers #796 This episode is dedicated to Tim Curry. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James...
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SIGNS OF THE TIME
Contest of Challengers
SIGNS OF THE TIME•Minor weekly reordering annoyances. •When customers buy comic supplies. •Erroneous AI. •Giving directions to other shops.•Comics talked about in this episode: MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1 •Do you find value in our “NEW FIRST ISSUE” and “NEW PRINTING” shelf signs? ---------- Contest of Challengers #795 This episode is dedicated to Dolly. Now and Forever. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol...
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SAME-DAY LOCAL DELIVERY!!
Contest of Challengers
SAME-DAY LOCAL DELIVERY!!•We test out our new Same-Day Local (Chicagoland) Delivery Service! •The ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ of wanting local delivery. •So many upcoming events!! •Shout out to NotSoFunnyBooks on IG. •Never respond to the comments, Patrick. ---------- Contest of Challengers #794 This episode is dedicated to Trexity. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent’s Mom), RJ City,...
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MY NORMAL STATE IS “F” THOSE GUYS
Contest of Challengers
MY NORMAL STATE IS “F” THOSE GUYS•Positive Marvel changes for retailers! MIDNIGHT bundles, discounts & lit sign! Updated Foil Cover pricing! Possible cover letters…? •A Marvel x Star Wars crossover mini-series for 2027! •The continual Warren Ellis problem. •Adding “A Graphic Novel” to titles. ---------- Contest of Challengers #793 This episode is dedicated to the incomparable Mike Gold. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)...
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PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE IS MY DEFAULT
Contest of Challengers
PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE IS MY DEFAULT•We do not ship comic storage boxes. •A long Yelp review story. •Pokemon bros. •Contest of Challengers passed our 17th Podcastiversary!! •Marvel Compact Comics?!? ---------- Contest of Challengers #792 This episode is dedicated to Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices:...
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GET TO THE FIREWORKS FACTORY
Contest of Challengers
GET TO THE FIREWORKS FACTORY•Unpacking some questionable comics. •Batman Day 2026! •Upcoming events, plus a tease! •Cakeworthy. •Upcoming exterior transformation. •End-of-the-year ordering structure. •Comics talked about in this episode: SIX OF US #1 HAMMERFIST #1 TERMINAL #1 ---------- Contest of Challengers #791 This episode is dedicated to David Harper’s Eisner win! Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol...
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A NEW ANYTHING
Contest of Challengers
A NEW ANYTHING•Don’t forget our MATT KINDT/BRIAN HURTT is coming up! Fri, Aug 7!! •Brief Marvel solicits for October. •Pitching the books of our friends. •We do not sell everything we get in the store. •Dal’s eBay account (transforming robots for sale!) ---------- Contest of Challengers #790 This episode is dedicated to Arunimus Prime. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent’s Mom), RJ City,...
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LET THEM COOK
Contest of Challengers
LET THEM COOKIt’s a deeper dive on fewer topics this week! •A non-comic public service announcement. •Marvel is moving their publishing offices from NY to Burbank, CA! •Marvel Comics announces a NEW Editor-in-Chief!! •Miniseries getting extensions. ---------- Contest of Challengers #789 This episode is dedicated to Richard Hendrick. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent’s Mom), RJ City,...
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DELUGE!
Contest of Challengers
DELUGE!*Dal’s microphone turned off before the recording, so his audio was only captured by Patrick’s mic. We used Cleanvoice to reconstruct Dal’s audio, and it sounds great, but a few parts sound like gibberish. Well, more gibberish than normal* •Flooding! •UPS shipment emails. •Distributor emails (again). •SDCC announcement roll outs. •Speculation on a new DC/Marvel Crossover! •New Challengers Bookmarks are a-comin’! •So many publisher marking Zoom calls! •Dal has it in for publisher marketing reps. Sorry!---------- Contest of Challengers #788 This episode is...
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•The start of Year 19 (thanks Mike Gold!).
•5 Big Event Saturdays in a row!
•C2E2 2026.
•Patrick’s hunt for Paris Cullins.
•3 days between PRH weekly shipments?
•Daredevil #1
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Contest of Challengers #774
This episode is dedicated to Paris Cullins.
Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
Outro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen)
“Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
“Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent’s Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh
Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
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