Soda Pop Comix

Is it soda or is it pop? Philosophy, Comics, and Culture

We Figured Out Rogue Storm! 12/23/2025

We Figured Out Rogue Storm! The Laynemaker does not endorse all claims made by the title of this episode. Brooke does a run in. Brooke needs entrance music. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/39512155

Come Back, Rob and Brian! 12/15/2025

Come Back, Rob and Brian! This week, Dave pleads with his heroes to come back and save the Uncanny X-verse given that DC's Absolute books are taking Marvel's lunch money and stuffing them into a locker. Meanwhile, the Laynemaker and Brooke tell him to give it up. Be sure to share this episode on your socials for a chance to win this week's Bitty POP X-Mansion playset. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/39409265

CoPOP Adventures 12/09/2025

CoPOP Adventures The Laynemaker and the Mistress of Violence have started streaming on Twitch. Brooke and Dave remind the gamers that we cover all the X-men and Absolutes every week. Be sure to share this episode in your timeline for a chance to win the weekly Funko POP figure giveaway /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/39334030

Absolute Batman Eats Bane 12/01/2025

Absolute Batman Eats Bane If you aren't reading Absolute Batman and Wonder Woman, give us a chance to show you what you are missing. Layne still loves Revelation; Dave still loves Fabian Cortez, and Brooke loves Gail Simone. Share this episode for a chance to win the last two Xmas X-men Funko Pops. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/39215375

Unbreakable Gail Simone 11/24/2025

Unbreakable Gail Simone Broken once more by the Unbreakable Gambit, we venture into this week's books from the Age of Revelation and try to keep up with Absolute Flash. Dave remains confused by DC: KO, and Fantasia joins the crew. Be sure to share this episode in your social feeds for a chance at the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/39149565

Take the Ladies' Names Off Of This Book 11/17/2025

Take the Ladies' Names Off Of This Book In a wasteland without Absolute DC books, we find ourselves midway through the Age of Revelation with some surprises and a very few but PROFOUND disappointments. Be sure to share this episode in your social media feeds for a chance at the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/39058860

We Believe In You, Funko! 11/09/2025

We Believe In You, Funko! Don't believe the hype! Funko will never die as long as we got something to say about it. Every week, we cover all the new releases from DC's Absolute comics and Marvel's X-men. Share this episode in your socials for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. Special thanks to Fantasia and Shay for all the awesome this week. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38965800

Deadpool Domination 11/03/2025

Deadpool Domination Brooke, Layne, and Dave talk about Absolute Batman standing up to the REAL bad guys, and Layne gets Dave to do something he never wanted to do. Every week, we cover all the new releases from DC's Absolute Universe and Marvel's X-men comics. Share this episode on your social media for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38888180

Buttered Victory Rolls 10/28/2025

Buttered Victory Rolls Dave and Brooke cover all the weekly releases from DC's Absolute comics and Marvel's X-men. Share, subscribe, or give a rating to be eligible for the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. (Special thanks to the Victory Roll Cafe) /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38807475

Gambit and Gail Break Brooke 10/20/2025

Gambit and Gail Break Brooke Every week, we cover everything from DC's Absolute comics and Marvel's X-men. This week's episode deals with loss and grief. (Be advised) I know we like to keep it positive, but we also keep it authentic. Share this episode in your socials for a chance at a NYCC Funko Pop Exclusive. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38639940

Marvel's AOR about to be KO'd? 10/13/2025

Marvel's AOR about to be KO'd? With Marvel on the ropes, DC continues to dominate the sales charts. This week, we cover the opening of Marvel and DC's two competing events in the battle for second place to the dominance of the Absolute Universe. Note: This episode was recorded before NYCC weekend. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38562525

Our New 52 10/06/2025

Our New 52 One year anniversary episode!!! A special thank you to all our loyal Poppets here and around the world. From our new summertime studio, The Treehouse, we bring you all the weekly Absolute comics from DC and the X-books from Marvel Comics. Be sure to share this episode in your socials for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. PS - we know it's not summer; we are just in denial. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38489475

There is no Tucson Ohio 09/30/2025

There is no Tucson Ohio In the penultimate episode to our one year anniversary, we explore the continuing supremacy that is the Absolute DC universe as well as the From the Ashes X-men era going out with a whimper. Be sure to share this episode for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38416875

Layne and Brooke DESTROY Dave 09/21/2025

Layne and Brooke DESTROY Dave The Laynemaker and Brooke have had enough! Domesticated Dave gets the DUTCH beatdown that he deserves for hating fun. Be sure to share this episode in your social media feeds to qualify for the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. Congrats on 50 episodes, Poppets! /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38298855

Hostage of the Wolverines 09/16/2025

Hostage of the Wolverines Layne and Dave are just three episodes away from their one year anniversary. Will Layne give him a week without Wolverine? Tune in and find out. Be sure to share this episode on social media for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38236600

Geek Nation Approved 09/09/2025

Geek Nation Approved We are the newest member of the Geek Nation Network! Join us every week for reviews of all the comic book releases from Marvel's X-men and DC's Absolute universe. Share this episode on your social media for a chance to win the Weekly Funko Pop giveaway. This week's giveaway is Onslaught, straight from SDCC! /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38143990

Brooke pinch hits the POP 08/31/2025

Brooke pinch hits the POP We welcome a wonderful artist joining the team at Soda Pop Comix to cover all the Absolute DC comics and X-men books out from Marvel Comics every week. Share this episode for a chance to win the weekly Funko POP figure giveaway /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/38034715

BatBane POPS our spines 08/25/2025

BatBane POPS our spines Victory lap time as Dave and Layne discuss their BatBane prophecy from day one of Absolute Batman. We also cover all the X-men books this week whether Dave likes it or not. Share this episode for a chance to win the weekly Funko POP figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37942225

Bug Warmongers 08/18/2025

Bug Warmongers Dave chooses the Unchosen, but Layne reigns supreme with the triumph of Bug Wars issue 6. We still bring you all the X-men goodness that came out this week whether Dave likes it or not. Share or review for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37860930

Funko POPS Labubu 08/11/2025

Funko POPS Labubu We cover the supremacy of DC's Absolute universe comics and Marvel's Uncanny X-men this week with special thanks to Funko. Beyond that, it gets a bit Labubu. Share this episode in your timeline for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37757565

Pedro Pets Fantastically 08/03/2025

Pedro Pets Fantastically We give our Fantastic Four movie reviews and giveaway a Sue Storm Funko Pop figure that we can't keep the Reed Richards Funko Pop from touching. Share this episode in your social media for a chance to calm your own Mr. Fantastic Funko. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37654600

In Mahmud We Trust 07/29/2025

In Mahmud We Trust Domesticated Dave flying solo this week with Absolute Wonder Woman and Martian Manhunter and the phenomenal Mahmud Asrar raising hope and hype for the Age of Revelation. Share this episode in your social media feed for a chance at the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37593275

Join the Justice League of Hope 07/20/2025

Join the Justice League of Hope As new recruits to the Justice League of Hope International, we crusade to bring you our reviews of DC's Absolute Batman and Flash as well as all of this week's X-men comics from Marvel. Be sure to share this episode on your social media for a chance to win this week's Fantastic Four: First Steps Funko Pop figure. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37468360

Starlord Superman 07/15/2025

Starlord Superman This episode was recorded before my co-host saw Superman so we are still spoiler free this episode. We are, however, giving away an official boy scout Superman Funko Pop to one lucky listener who shares this episode or leaves an awesome review! /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37414515

The Devil Went Down To Ironfart 07/07/2025

The Devil Went Down To Ironfart Dave and Layne give you all the news and views about this week's X-men comics and DC's Absolute Green Lantern. Also, Krypto is more adorable than Jeff the Landshark. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37325055

Fortnite Girl is coming for the Uncanny X-men 06/29/2025

Fortnite Girl is coming for the Uncanny X-men Every week, we cover all the new releases from Marvel's X-men titles and DC's Absolute comics. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our newest episode on your newsfeeds for a chance to win the weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37205905

Nathan Explosion VS the Backyard 06/22/2025

Nathan Explosion VS the Backyard Bug Wars gets a little bit of love this week, but Absolute Flash and the X-men titles still have our hearts. Don't forget to like, share, and review the episode to be eligible for the weekly Funko Pop giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37104525

Spaceballs 3: the Search for Spaceballs 2 06/19/2025

Spaceballs 3: the Search for Spaceballs 2 We cover all the weekly releases from Marvel's X-men and DC's Absolute universe. Happy Juneteenth, Poppets! /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/37071000

Revenge of the Horse People 06/08/2025

Revenge of the Horse People Every week, we cover all the latest issues of Marvel's X-men and DC's Absolute universe. Superman gets beat. John Stewart is dead? Cyclops is full-on evil monologuing. And it all leads back to those darn evil horses. Share on social media for a chance to win our weekly Funko Pop figure giveaway. /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/36907720

The Redemption of Wonder Woman 05/31/2025

The Redemption of Wonder Woman Every week, we cover all the new releases from DC's Absolute Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, and Marvel's X-men. RIP Sabu. Share this episode for a chance to win a Batman Who Laughs Funko Pop /episode/index/show/4ae541f6-43b5-4466-9edb-379cb421600c/id/36802120

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