Episode 1988: Off the Rack Reviews
Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast
Release Date: 02/14/2025
Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast
Comic talk, reviews and Previews! We get a health update from Shane. Pants recounts his trip to 3 Rivers Comicon. Thoughts and reactions to the G.I.Joe Silent Missions oneshots, Young Avengers by Heinberg and Cheung, Gamemasters: The Comic Book History of Roleplaying Games by Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler, and other titles. And then a bevy of comic coming attractions for August including Hero Squared, the 25th Anniversary of Powers, Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths, X-Men of Apocalypse, and more! (1:23:21)
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The Speakers of Geek wrap up their thoughts on Star Wars: Andor season 2. Discussion topics on episodes four through twelve include the character journeys and endings, production values, the connections to Rogue One and the larger Star Wars Universe, the future of Star Wars and more. (1:12:38)
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The Speakers of Geek share their thoughts on a number of topics, news items and comics including the passing of Peter David and his amazing contributions to comics, the 1980s superhero work of Mike Mignola, the new Batman/Deadpool crossover announcement, a remastered Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths coming next year, and reviews of the first issues of Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, Superman Unlimited, Moonshine Bigfoot, Star Wars, Youngblood Deluxe and finally… Z! (1:36:28)
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Writer and Creator Tim Sheridan wants you to know how to Vote for The Eisners! Alan Scott: the Green Lantern has been nominated for Best Limited Series and we talk with Tim about the registration and voting process. We also discuss Tim’s entry into the comic industry, helping to redefine DC’s New Golden Age, praising the creative team on the mini-series, comics as an inspirational art form, the passing of Peter David and so much more. (1:23:40)
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Writer and Creator Robert Venditti returns to CGS to help us learn more about the upcoming Planet Death series from Bad Idea! We also catch up with Robert’s career from his time at Valiant through DC Rebirth and to the present with all sorts of topics in between including comics vs the book market, Bad Idea’s unique approach to publishing, working with screenwriter Derek Kolstad and artist Tomas Giorello, writing for different genres and formats, and more! It’s an informative and entertaining conversation we hope you enjoy! (1:20:42)
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It’s Previews Talk time! We announce the first round of Prestige Sponsors, do a little Free Comic Book Day followup and upcoming conventions talk, give our thoughts on the recent Eisners nominations and then jump into comic coming attractions for the month of July 2025! Recommendations include Star Trek: Red Shirts from IDW, DC WIP All Star Superman, Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob, the Fantastic Four relaunch from Marvel and so many more! We also throw in reviews of the Speed Racer FCBD issue, Jonathan Hickman’s G.O.D.S. and All-New Venom 1! (1:28:40)
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Doctor Doom’s takeover of the Marvel Universe continues as the Speakers of Geek examine issues 2 and 3 of One World Under Doom by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, Travis Lanham and company. Heroes and villains attack, Valeria Richards debates her godfather and a new danger threatens Doom’s world order. Listen in for our general thoughts, scene discussions, speculations and more! (52:08)
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We kick things off with a few CGS related announcements and sponsorship opportunities before jumping into our Free Comic Book Day adventures and purchases! And then we’re joined by creator Steve Bryant for the bulk of our Comic Talk to fondly remember the works of Jackson “Butch” Guice, discuss Steve’s new Shaken and Stirred Kickstarter, delve into art talk and the creative process and more! (1:36:36)
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Star Wars Andor has returned for season 2 and the Speakers of Geek give their thoughts on the first three episodes! We kick things off with a season one conversation before jumping into our discussion on this new season’s storylines, relationships, and human struggles, as well as 50th Anniversary speculations and more! (1:01:40)
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Comic Talk, CGS style! We start things off with Bryan’s adventures overseas. We then give our reviews on Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World’s Finest Special, Avengers: Twilight, Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith, the Men Who Created Gundam, the first story arcs of Absolute DC, our favorite DC All In titles and more! Other topics include the current state of Marvel Comics, Copper Age trivia based on Overstreet, remembering Rob Stull, and a final tally for the Live Event Silent Auction donations! (1:41:36)
info_outlineThe Speakers of Geek dig into their reading piles to discuss various current comics as well as the first issues of Ultimate Wolverine, Magik, Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon, New Champions and Sam Wilson Captain America. We also give updates on the 20th Anniversary live event, wrap our heads around CGS episodes math, rave over Rorschach by King & Fornes, rant over Marvel’s current output, give quick thoughts on the Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser and much more! (1:26:18)