The Comic Source Podcast

The Comic Source is the title of a group of podcasts focusing on comic books. It includes The Comic Source Podcast, The Top Cow Chronology Project, Creator Interviews, Convention Coverage and so much more. Grab your headphones and join us today!

Is This the Crime Comic of the Year? | Royals #1-2 Interview 05/07/2026

DC Spotlight: Absolute Superman Dominates The Week, Poison Ivy Crosses The Line & Absolute Green Lantern Pulls Us Back In 05/06/2026

What The Hell Did I Just Read… And Why Do I Love It? (Red Roots #1 Review) 05/05/2026

Where Is Punisher Now—And Is The Current Run Setting Up The MCU? (Punisher #3 Review) 05/04/2026

Warbird #0 Review — It’s NOT About The Money 05/03/2026

It Looks Like Sunday Funnies… But This Comic Has Something Real To Say (Oddball’s Odyssey Review) 05/03/2026

DC Spotlight 4/29/26 — Swamp Thing 1989, Zatanna, Batman/Wonder Woman & Gerry Conway Tribute 04/29/2026

He Died Protecting Her… So Why Is He Still Here? (Corpse Knight #1 Review) 04/28/2026

Geiger #2 Deep Dive — Expanding the World & Raising Bigger Questions 04/27/2026

DC Spotlight April 22, 2026 — Superboy Prime, Flash Gets Fun Again, Detective Comics Delivers 04/22/2026

Leonardo Da Vinci as an Action Hero (Leo Da Vinci Renaissance Kid Interview) 04/20/2026

Fireborn #1 Review — Do You Need Lost Fantasy First 04/19/2026

Nobody Is Talking About This Bad Idea Horror Book… But They Should Be 04/17/2026

DC Spotlight April 15 2026 — Superman Unlimited #12, Lobo #2, Deathstroke #2 & More 04/15/2026

Ghost Machine Is Building Something Big | Geiger #1 Review 04/13/2026

D'Orc Is It Worth The Hype 04/10/2026

Web of Venom #1 Review – A Fun Idea… But a Bigger Problem? 04/09/2026

DC Spotlight April 8, 2026 | Firestorm Returns, Green Lantern War Escalates & Supergirl Goes Full Cyborg 04/08/2026

DC Spotlight April 8, 2026 | Firestorm Returns, Green Lantern War Escalates & Supergirl Goes Full Cyborg Jace and Rocky break down the DC releases for the week of April 8, 2026. Gotham City Sirens is discussed with its standout Babs Tarr art, strong variant covers, and battle with the villain Horoscope, while Bleeding Hearts #3 continues the story from Poke’s perspective as the zombie’s inability to communicate with the surviving mother and child adds to the tension. Firestorm #1 launches DC’s Next Level take on the character with Ronnie Raymond apparently trapped, Firehawk brought in to investigate, and the mystery of who is really controlling the Firestorm Matrix left unresolved. Nice House by the Sea #9 deepens the contrast between Walter’s and Max’s houses, raises questions about whether the destruction of Earth is even real, and continues exploring the changing dynamics between the people chosen to survive. Green Lantern Corps #15 focuses on John Stewart confronting Parallax and his past with help from Soranik Natu, while the Manhunters turn Aya’s apparent victory into a trap by taking over her body. Action Comics #1097 follows Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter, and Mary Marvel traveling back to Superboy’s era as Epoch steals the rocket that brought Kal-El to Earth. Supergirl #12 centers on Kara waking up in Kandor as a cybernetic Supergirl after being badly injured, with Black Flame’s rebellion, the city’s secrets, and Team Thunder all adding to the conflict. Emperor Aquaman is discussed with Arthur continuing to establish himself as “Emperor of the Blue” by setting up lighthouses across the universe, gaining King Shark’s allegiance following his DC KO vision, and fulfilling a prophecy on another world by freeing a parasite-controlled race. Absolute Green Lantern #13 shifts to Ran, introducing Rack Shade, the M Zone, Professor Sardin, Alana, and Emily Hawk as the mythology around the Black Stars and the Controller of Mu continues to expand. As always the episode also includes a rundown of the week’s reprints and collected edition releases, as well as Jace and Rocky rankings for all the books and their picks for Book of the Week. /episode/index/show/topcowchronologyproject/id/40770910

Royals #1 Review | Image Comics | Derek Kirk Kim & Jacob Perez 04/06/2026

Pornsak Pichetshote Talks Absolute Green Arrow and Day 2 04/04/2026

DC Spotlight April 1, 2026 - Absolute Superman Delivers, A Strange Week for DC and Mad About DC 04/03/2026

DC Spotlight April 1, 2026 - Absolute Superman Delivers, A Strange Week for DC and Mad About DC Jace of The Comic Source is joined by Rocky from Comic Boom! for this week’s DC Spotlight as they break down a lighter but still varied week of DC releases. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #50 gets discussed for its Dr. Destiny dream story, Superman’s dream Supermobile, and a backup featuring Robin, Supergirl, Batgirl and Jimmy Olsen in a rivalry-fueled mystery. Batman/Static Beyond #5 continues to build around older Static mentoring a younger Batman Beyond while Failsafe and the larger Q-energy conflict move the story forward. Adventures of Superman: Book of El #7 delivers another dense chapter in the House of El saga with Otho-Ra, the future descendants of Superman and the larger science fiction mythology continuing to expand. Batman #8 is a slower setup issue centered on Bruce Wayne’s conversation with Alan Scott, the threat of Vandal Savage, and Gotham’s mayor Poison Ivy turning the city against Batman and Robin. Absolute Superman #18 stands out with Lois Lane confronting Talia al Ghul over her father’s death, Ra’s al Ghul showing the effect Superman has had on him, and the issue introducing Absolute versions of John Henry Irons and King Shazam while also hinting at the Phantom Stranger. Poison Ivy #43 continues G. Willow Wilson’s character-driven run with Pamela Isley using her position as mayor to go after Gotham’s corruption, while also advancing the fallout with Harley Quinn, Janet from HR and the consequences of Bob Venus. Bizarro: Year None #1 offers a different take on Bizarro through a Jimmy Olsen and Perry White focused story that sends them to Bizarro World, with the Daily Planet itself playing into that world’s creation. JSA #18 wraps up the Year One material while also including more of the Search for the Spectre backup and its focus on the newer generation of Justice Society characters. Mad About DC #1 serves as a full Mad Magazine-style send-up of DC characters, creators and fandom with multiple standout gags and a tone both hosts found genuinely funny. Batgirl #18 leans deeper into the Spirit World mythology, Cassandra Cain’s growing connection to the Wu clan, and the question of whether Lady Shiva is capable of redemption. The episode also includes a rundown of the week’s collected editions along with rankings for the books discussed and selections for Book of the Week. /episode/index/show/topcowchronologyproject/id/40720260

Fans Rejected Daredevil’s Last Run… Can Marvel Fix It? 04/01/2026

DC Spotlight March 25, 2026 - Superman vs Spider-Man, Green Lantern #600 and Superboy Prime Takes Over 03/25/2026

Is the Next King Possessed? | Exorcism at Buckingham Palace Review 03/23/2026

From Disney Layoff to Kickstarter Success – Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol 03/20/2026

DC Spotlight March 18 2026: Jon Kent Returns… For Good? | Deathstroke #1 & Wonder War Begins 03/18/2026

DC Spotlight March 11, 2026 03/11/2026

DC Spotlight March 11, 2026 Jace and Rocky break down a busy week of DC releases in DC Spotlight for the week of March 11, 2026, discussing nine titles in detail while also touching on the surge of speculation driving more fans into comic shops and sharing thoughts on the recently released Lanterns trailer and what it could mean for the future of DC television. The episode covers Bleeding Hearts #2 from the Vertigo imprint by Dennis Camp and Stipan Morian, which continues its unique zombie story told through shifting perspectives; Morgan Hampton’s Green Lantern Corps #14 as Guy Gardner deals with the psionic entities and a mission that sends a mixed team of Lanterns into Manhunter territory while Jon Stewart confronts Parallax; Sirens: Love Hurts #2 by Tini Howard and Babs Tarr featuring the complicated dynamics between Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Black Canary; Supergirl #11 by Sophie Campbell as Kara faces the mysterious Black Flame in Kandor while Boy Thunder finally enters the story; Emperor Aquaman #15 by Jeremy Adams and John Timms where Arthur returns from the Blue in a powerful new form; Absolute Batman #18 from Scott Snyder that continues the Seventh Kingdom storyline while revealing deeper connections between Martha Wayne and the Court of Owls; Absolute Green Lantern #12 by Al Ewing which expands the strange mythology of the Absolute Universe as Hal Jordan, Jo Mullein and others face Hector Hammond and encounter Tomar-Re; Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #4 from Erica Henderson exploring the complicated relationship between the two Gotham antiheroes; and Action Comics #1096 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge kicking off the Search for Superman storyline as Superboy deals with a bizarre cause-and-effect anomaly with help from Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter and Mary Marvel. Jace and Rocky also highlight the collected editions hitting shelves this week, including Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Vol. 8, the massive Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps War Compendium, DC Finest: The Flash – The Fastest Man Alive, Catwoman: The New 52 Omnibus, Flinch: The Complete Collection and Supergirl: The Bizarro Girl, before wrapping up the show with their weekly rankings of the books discussed. /episode/index/show/topcowchronologyproject/id/40393380

DC Spotlight March 4, 2026 03/05/2026

New History of The DC Universe: The Dakota Incident & Green Lantern Corps Spotlight with Morgan Hampton 03/03/2026

Chris Condon Spotlight 2026 - Brutal, Dark, Ultimate Wolvering & More! 03/02/2026

Chris Condon Spotlight 2026 - Brutal, Dark, Ultimate Wolvering & More! On this episode of The Comic Source, Jace welcomes returning writer Chris Condon for a conversation that begins with the launch of Brutal Dark for DC’s revived Vertigo line, including how the project evolved from earlier iterations into its current form, the pulpy crime-noir and supernatural influences behind Ezra Cain’s world, and the collaborative storytelling approach Condon shares with artist Jacob Phillips, plus a reminder to pre-order Brutal Dark #2 ahead of its March 25 release. The discussion then shifts to Image Comics’ News From the Fallout now collected in trade, looking back on the book’s creative risks, the use of back matter and design elements, the team’s celebration event, and future possibilities for additional time-period stories with Jeffrey Allan Love. Condon also talks about his time on Marvel’s Ultimate Wolverine, what it has meant to write the character, how the series evolved from its original plan, and teases what’s ahead with Ultimate Impact: Reborn arriving May 20, including the process of building new characters and exploring the Ultimate Universe’s Negative Zone, before also previewing his upcoming Darth Vader project and how he’s approaching the character’s “hammer” presence and tone. The interview also covers the newly announced Image series Of The Earth (also out May 20), an eco-horror neo-noir story co-written with Andrew and brought to life by Charlie Adlard with colors by Pip Martin and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, before closing with reflections on fan response to Condon’s Green Arrow finale, a brief update on That Texas Blood, and where listeners can follow more behind-the-scenes work via the Condon/Phillips Patreon and newsletter.Throughout the episode, Condon shares insight into collaboration, tone, creative risk-taking, and the balance between independent and Big Two storytelling. /episode/index/show/topcowchronologyproject/id/40288125

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