Comic Book Breakdown

Comic Book Breakdown is a podcast in which the host examines and breaks down the how, why, and back-matter of some of pop culture's most beloved characters. Updates every Thursday.

Meridian - 17 - Reunited At Last 10/17/2024

Meridian - 17 - Reunited At Last Sephie's quest gains new allies in the form of old friends - and maybe future loves? Meanwhile, Ilahn learns of his niece's rebellion and takes steps to counteract her movement. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/33492212

Meridian - 16 - Round One to Sephie 10/10/2024

Meridian - 16 - Round One to Sephie Sephie and her sky pirates strike their first victory against Ilahn's Cadadorian forces! However, she isn't the only one working towards her goals. Ilahn sends Rho Rhustane to Meridian - to oversee some special projects... Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/33193897

Meridian - 15 - Trippin with the Gods 10/03/2024

Meridian - 15 - Trippin with the Gods Ilahn's trip to the home of the gods is SO EPIC that it takes FOUR comics to tell it. That inspiration will change Ilahn's entire perspective - and his goals for Demetria. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/33193832

Meridian - 14 - Pirate's Life for She 09/26/2024

Meridian - 14 - Pirate's Life for She A Cadadorian ship investigates Sephie's ship - turning the vague idea of a rebellion into a FOR REALSIES rebellion. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/33051547

Meridian - 13 - Sephie's Inheritance 09/19/2024

Meridian - 13 - Sephie's Inheritance Sephie's journey to Anheim has yielded new allies, a potential love interest, a connection to her parents - and one final gift. The Muse of Giatan visits the exiled Meridianites; sending Jad Takarty off on a quest... Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/33051537

Meridian - 12 - Ideria's Choices & Ilahn's Desires 08/02/2024

Meridian - 12 - Ideria's Choices & Ilahn's Desires CrossGen Chronicles issue 3 looks into Meridian's past. See how Sephie's mother, Ideria, chose between her two suitors - brothers Turos and Ilahn. We've got tragic deaths, monsterous attacks, the Muse of Giatan, and a secret betrayal. CrossGen Chronicles issue 3 was written by Barbara Kesel, pencilled by George Perez, inked by Mike Perkins, and colored by Laura DePuy. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/32389577

Meridian - 11 - the Secret of the Hidden City 07/25/2024

Meridian - 11 - the Secret of the Hidden City Sephie's journey to the caverns leads to a series of unexpected discoveries. A hidden city, a connection to her parents, and a surprise ally all await her. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/32234982

Meridian - 10 - Making Impressions 06/28/2024

Meridian - 10 - Making Impressions Reesha practices with her new powers. Ilahn courts a force from another world. Sephie visits the Caverns searching for allies, only to find BETRAYAL. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/31922022

Meridian - 09 - Forging New Bonds 06/20/2024

Meridian - 09 - Forging New Bonds Sephie works to find new allies in her conflict with her. Meanwhile, a strange visitor makes Ilahn an offer - one that Reesha is only too happy to accept. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/31820157

Meridian - 08 - Bad Business 06/13/2024

Meridian - 08 - Bad Business Sephie has been in imprisoned in an Akasian dye factory - but she won't stay that way for long. Chased by guards, hunted by deadly celanaug, and even worse - UNCLE ILAHN has come to pick her up. And he is in a BAD. MOOD. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/31725727

Meridian - 07 - the Middleton Mess 06/06/2024

Meridian - 07 - the Middleton Mess Issue 6 of Meridan sees series founding artist Joshua Middleton fired from the book - so what happened? How did him leaving lead to the creation of CrossGen's Sojourn? Let's take a peek behind the curtain and check out the Middleton Mess. RESEARCH: Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/31587682

Meridian - 06 - Good Business 05/23/2024

Meridian - 06 - Good Business Sephie finally explores what her sigil can do - but her naivety blinds her to close dangers in the city of Akasia. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/31425497

Meridian - 05 - the Death Dive 05/16/2024

Meridian - 05 - the Death Dive Sephie's botched escape attempt has one direction - and unfortunately for her, it's DOWN. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/31254017

Meridian - 04 - Escape from Cadador 05/02/2024

Meridian - 04 - Escape from Cadador Sephie learns exactly how not-good her uncle is - and makes a break for it. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/30956958

Meridian - 03 - Gilded Cage 04/25/2024

Meridian - 03 - Gilded Cage As Ilahn's forces invade Meridian, Sephie sets out to learn about her new home - and her uncle. Unfortunately, what she's hearing isn't good. Meanwhile, the mysterious Muse of Giatan pays Ilahn a visit, teasing him with hints about his powers...and Sephie's too... Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/30854233

Meridian - 02 - Chronicles of Meridian 04/11/2024

Meridian - 02 - Chronicles of Meridian The creation of the sigil-bearers has gotten the attention of some powerful figures - the god-like beings called the First. As they check in on CrossGen's first five bearers, we examine Meridian through their eyes - and see Sephie use her powers for the FIRST time. Facebook: Insta: /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/30719508

Meridian - 01 - Family Matters 04/04/2024

Meridian - 01 - Family Matters Sephie of Meridian had the perfect life - a loving father, a beautiful home, close friends, and a cute boy. Then, one day, her father is marked with a mysterious sigil - and the shock of it kills him. Now burdened with the same mark, Sephie finds herself at odds with her manipulative uncle - and her world changed forever. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/30673328

A Brief History of CrossGen REDO 03/28/2024

A Brief History of CrossGen REDO Before we get into Meridian, let's re-examine the history of CrossGen Comics. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/30586178

The Flea War, the Sickness, the Update and What's Next 03/21/2024

The Flea War, the Sickness, the Update and What's Next I've battled fleas. Disturbed literally gave me the sickness. My computer got an upgrade. And I discuss Hellstorm: Prince of Lies, Arana: Heart of the Spider, and Matt Fraction's run on Fantastic Four and FF. Oh, and I announce the next long-form series I'll be covering. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/30467508

Last Shot - 06 - Last Call for Last Shot 03/07/2024

Last Shot - 06 - Last Call for Last Shot Explore the origin of Last Shot and Revolver. Learn of it's connection to the webcomic Mech Slayer. Uncover the hidden messages and be amazed as the weird connection to Yahoo! Messenger! Let's wrap up Last Shot. Self-described as a medieval punk Western from Studio XD, Last Shot is an anime flavored action story originally published by Image Comics in 2001. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29939228

Last Shot - 05 - Angel of Death; Angel of Mercy 02/29/2024

Last Shot - 05 - Angel of Death; Angel of Mercy Revolver's easy mode method of getting L3n to Nolem City is anything but. Between bandits-disguised-as-priests and the GUN WINGED Shadowgunner, this train is going OFF THE RAILS! Self-described as a medieval punk Western from Studio XD, Last Shot is an anime flavored action story originally published by Image Comics in 2001. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29938758

Last Shot - 04 - Revenge All Over 02/22/2024

Last Shot - 04 - Revenge All Over A massacre at Mullen Caverns makes Revolver suspect number one. A vengeful father, the Sixth Steed, and a hidden bad guy close in on him as L3n uncovers a piece of her past. Self-described as a medieval punk Western from Studio XD, Last Shot is an anime flavored action story originally published by Image Comics in 2001. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29880563

Madame Web - I really WANTED to like this... 02/21/2024

Madame Web - I really WANTED to like this... Sony's latest attempt to make a Spider-Man-less Spider-Man movie. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/30043343

Last Shot - 03 - Metal in his Heart 02/15/2024

Last Shot - 03 - Metal in his Heart Revolver must deal with a burden he didn't want - L3n, the six million dollar girl. So long as she sticks around, he'll have every freak, weirdo, and gunner in the desert on his tail. But can he abandon a child to the desert? Or survive Los Bombadeers de Loons? Self-described as a medieval punk Western from Studio XD, Last Shot is an anime flavored action story originally published by Image Comics in 2001. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29845093

Last Shot - 02 - Foodchain 02/08/2024

Last Shot - 02 - Foodchain Revolver is challenged by a gunner named Krayde - who wields a CANNON that's strapped to his arm. Caught in the middle is L3n, the girl worth six million dollars... Self-described as a medieval punk Western from Studio XD, Last Shot is an anime flavored action story originally published by Image Comics in 2001. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29810773

Last Shot - 01 - First Draw 01/25/2024

Last Shot - 01 - First Draw Revolver is a bounty hunter with a debt to pay - for the GUNS in his HANDS. When the bounty of his life falls into his lap, he'll need to fight off every gunner and weirdo in the desert. Self-described as a medieval punk Western from Studio XD, Last Shot is an anime flavored action story originally published by Image Comics in 2001. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29600073

High Roads - 03 - End of the Road 01/11/2024

High Roads - 03 - End of the Road The devastating truth behind Morpheus's necklace is revealed! Will Nic be able to convince his allies to stop the Nazi's FINAL final plan? Or will their greed doom the world? All roads lead to this ending. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29391683

High Roads - 02 - All Aboard the Train to Death! 01/04/2024

High Roads - 02 - All Aboard the Train to Death! As our cast makes their way towards the Nazi's greatest treasure, their comes under attack! Whatever they're after is infinitely more important than just a necklace. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29272943

High Roads - 01 - You Gotta Be Kidding Me 12/28/2023

High Roads - 01 - You Gotta Be Kidding Me At the end of World War II, a soldier, an actor, and Hitler's former mistress team up to rip off the Nazi's - and maybe, accidentally, save the world. Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29067688

Top Ten Comics of 2023 12/21/2023

Top Ten Comics of 2023 Surprise! What were your Top Ten books this year? WHAT AM I MISSING OUT ON? Facebook: Insta: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/comicbookbreakdown/id/29192418

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