Episode 2075: A Conversation with Joseph Illidge
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Release Date: 06/08/2026
Episode 2088: Go Away, Bryan!
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It's a special surprise gathering of friends, family and guests to say Bon Voyage to Bryan as he heads to Sweden for a few months! He’s not leaving CGS, we just wanted an excuse to come together for a few hours to celebrate, tell some stories and reunite with old friends. (2:51:27)
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Episode 2087: News from San Diego Comic-Con 2026
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Reactions and commentary to news from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Topics include Indiana Jones coming to comics, Batman of Two Worlds, the Marvel Masterworks line goes to Clover Press, new titles from Marvel and DC, the Eisners, Transformers the Movie back in theaters and more! (1:16:48)
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Episode 2086: Comic Talk, News and Reviews
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The Speakers of Geek react to big changes for Marvel Comics. We announce the third Ignition Press Contest winner. A dip into the CGS Mailbag provides an amazing find. And then we review a number of titles including Turbocharged Teenager, the Last Starfighter, Bad Thoughts with art by Dave Wachter, Foundations from 3W3M, Rocketeer: Infiltrator 1, the latest issues of Barbara Gordon: Breakout, Superboy Prime in Superman, the Ordained from Bad Idea, Bizarro Year None, and much much more including initial thoughts on the remastered Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths Hardcover! (1:51:05)
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Episode 2085: Comic Talk: Previews for September '26
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We cover a number of topics this episode including selecting another Ignition Press Contest winner, tales from our trips to Hershey Comic Con, Comics and Paperbacks Plus, AA Comics and Cards, and the Berks Book Bonanza and comics we purchased along the way. We then give our recommendations for Comic Coming Attractions for September 2026! (1:46:24)
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Episode 2084: Comic Talk
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Comic Talk! Contest winners! Off the Racks! And more! Longtime listener Bill Beechler joins us for a variety of topics starting off with the first winner announcement of the Ignition Press Comics Contest! From there, we discuss the Heritage Original Art Auction for Iron Man’s first appearance, go through the comic racks of July 1986, review the first issues of Deadman, Eye Collector and the Future is ****** and other Geek Chat! (1:44:48)
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Episode 2083: Avengers: Armageddon 1
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Avengers: Armageddon has arrived! Red Hulk's devastating tear across the globe has begun and it’s up to the Avengers to stop him. Listen in to hear our thoughts and reactions to the first issue of Marvel’s newest event by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar, Jesus Aburtov, Cory Petit and company. (43:53)
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Episode 2082: CGS Chats: Yasmín Flores Montañez, Olivia Stephens and Travis Hymel
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CGS Chats returns with three new interviews: Yasmín Flores Montañez, artist of the We Are Pan graphic novel from Top Shelf; Olivia Stephens of the Darlin’ and Her Other Names webcomic; and Travis Hymel, writer/artist of the Start Your Engines Kickstarter. (1:56:40)
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Episode 2081: Comic Talk: Listener Feedback Edition
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Comic Talk, Listener Feedback, Trivia and more! But first, we start with our thoughts on the new Supergirl movie. And then we cover the new M.A.S.K. title from the Energon Universe. From there, topics include new issues of IDW’s Twilight Zone, revisiting the Walking Dead comic series, the Vagabond manga, Magic the Gathering, Stump the Geeks trivia, feedback from the listeners and more Geek Chat! (1:58:35)
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Episode 2080: CGS Reads: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow part 2
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Part 2 of CGS Reads Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow focusing on issues 5 thru 8 by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, Clayton Cowles and company. Supergirl and Ruthye Marye Knoll’s quest comes to an end in their search for Krem of the Yellow Hills. We discuss the finale, our favorite moments, Comet the Super-Horse, the amazing colors of Matheus Lopes, the evergreen nature of the story and more. (1:14:14)
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Episode 2079: Comic Talk: Previews for August '26
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Comic Talk and Comic Coming Attractions for August 2026! And in this month’s Previews chat, we’re joined by listener Chris Ellis! We announce a new contest from Ignition Press and new comic apps, speculate on the future of the Dr. Who franchise, share our experience with the recent M.A.S.K./ROM blind bags, give Previews recommendations and reunite with longtime CGS Forum member Flint Lockjaw to talk about his Kyla: the Goddess Who Walks the Earth treasury edition Kickstarter! (2:09:50)
info_outlineCGS welcomes Writer, Editorial Director and IP Coach/Consultant Joseph Illidge for this episode, in anticipation of his upcoming signing event at Multiverse Philly on June 13th! We learn how Joseph started reading comics and the impact of Milestone Comics on his career as well as his thoughts on working with the next generation of comic makers. We also focus on two recent writing projects, Bloodletter from Image and the New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident oneshot! (1:16:10)