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!
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DC Spotlight January 28, 2026
01/28/2026
DC Spotlight January 28, 2026
As part of the Comic Boom! and Comic Source collaboration, this DC Spotlight for the week of January 28, 2026 finds Jace and Rocky breaking down a packed slate of fourteen DC releases, with discussion opening on the passing and legacy of Sal Buscema before turning to the week’s books. DC KO: The Kids Are All Fight Special #1 is examined for its focus on younger heroes and its place as a largely skippable but well-drawn tie-in, while Detective Comics #1105 continues Tom Taylor’s “The Courage That Kills” arc with deeper insight into the Lion’s origin and Gotham’s escalating crisis. Harley Quinn #58 is discussed as the start of a new arc that feels tonally familiar, followed by the Supergirl Next Door Valentine’s anthology, which offers mixed results across stories spotlighting Supergirl, Jay Garrick, Poison Ivy, Guy Gardner, Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Martian Manhunter, and Green Arrow. Green Lantern #31 features a nostalgic Hal Jordan and Barry Allen team-up that advances Jeremy Adams’ larger arc in subtle ways, while Superman #34 pushes Superboy Prime further into moral conflict against the Dark Legion. Absolute Martian Manhunter #8 stands out for its conceptual storytelling and increased narrative momentum, The Flash #29 introduces Dream Girl as a potential crack in Darkseid’s Legion, and Harley and Ivy: Love and Crimes #3 explores the early dynamics between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy with a more grounded emotional approach. Justice League Unlimited #15 and Justice League Red #6 wrap major threads involving Neuron, time-displaced heroes, and Red Tornado’s reckoning, while Absolute Batman #16 delivers a character-driven underworld journey with Wonder Woman that highlights Bruce Wayne’s loyalty and sacrifice. Absolute Flash #11 provides major revelations about the Still Point and the source of Wally West’s power, and Absolute Wonder Woman #16 launches the “Season of the Witch” arc with Absolute Zatanna and a reimagined Suicide Squad, setting the stage for one of the week’s most consequential confrontations.
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Scoop Vol 4 & Speed Racer with Richard Ashley Hamilton
01/26/2026
Scoop Vol 4 & Speed Racer with Richard Ashley Hamilton
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DC Spotlight January 21, 2025
01/21/2026
DC Spotlight January 21, 2025
Jace and Rocky break down another Comic Boom! / Comic Source DC Spotlight for the week of January 21, 2026, with only seven single issues on the slate but a massive week for reprints and collected editions—including major Absolute line reprints like Absolute Batman #1 10th printing and Absolute Batman Annual #1 2nd printing, plus facsimiles such as Batman #676 and Superman #75, and a packed shelf of collected editions ranging from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Compact Comics to DC’s Finest: Doom Patrol, Green Lantern by Robert Venditti Omnibus Vol. 2, The Invisibles Compendium, New History of the DCU, Absolute Promethea Vol. 2, Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma, and Young Justice Omnibus Vol. 2. On the single-issue side, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #47 wraps up the Absorbicon chaos with the Joker/Luthor fusion, the world briefly losing knowledge, and a lingering “Fusion” mystery locked away in the Fortress of Solitude; DC KO: Green Lantern – Galactic Slam #1 becomes the week’s standout as Jeremy Adams brings Kyle Rayner into WAM’s multiversal wrestling spectacle, delivers Omega Bam Man’s origin, and ties the concept directly into Darkseid and the DC KO stakes; Titans #31 splits focus between Donna Troy and Arsenal battling Grail on Earth and Nightwing/Raven’s Gemworld complications as Terra turns opportunistic; Superman Unlimited #9 launches “Die Laughing” with a new, more hands-on Prankster targeting Perry White and Superman leveraging Clark Kent’s reporting to bait the killer into exposing himself, while also planting Mxyzptlk-related seeds; Catwoman #83 continues Selina’s Europe-set intrigue with Falcone connections and Court of Owls pressure as the run edges toward a more familiar Gotham-facing direction; Nightwing #134 keeps Dick in the Fifth Dimension facing the Zanni while real-world consequences escalate, including damage that reverberates back to Blüdhaven; and Wonder Woman #29 begins a two-part “The Village” detour to Themyscira with striking Jeff Spokes visuals and Strife’s arrival setting the hook for what comes next, before both hosts give their rankings with Galactic Slam taking the top spot.
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DC Spotlight January 14, 2025
01/14/2026
DC Spotlight January 14, 2025
The latest DC Spotlight is live as Jace and Rocky break down a smaller but strong slate of DC releases for the week of January 14, 2026, offering full rankings and detailed discussion across eight books. The episode opens with Court: Children of the Round Table #5, where Tom Taylor delivers another major cliffhanger revealing Felicity’s shocking connection to Mordred and continuing the series’ younger-reader focus within main DC continuity. Aquaman #13 shifts attention away from Arthur himself to spotlight Mera, deepening Xebel lore, introducing new mysteries around Andrina’s imperial ambitions, and setting up long-term consequences tied to DC KO. In Action Comics #1094, Mark Waid explores Superboy’s moral conflict as he undertakes a military rescue mission under General Lane, raising questions about agency, responsibility, and secrecy, while reactions to the noir-leaning art remain mixed. The Wonder Woman Black & Gold 2026 Special earns discussion for its experimental format, standout visuals from Mitch Gerads, and a thematically heavy Steve Orlando story examining truth, belief, and manipulation through the Golden Lasso. Supergirl #9 leans hard into character drama as a New Year’s party spirals into fallout that challenges Kara’s role as a mentor and forces a reckoning with Lesla’s fate and Kandorian biology. Batman and Robin #29 continues Philip Kennedy Johnson’s acclaimed Quiet Man arc, pushing the Ventriloquist mythology to disturbing new depths while strengthening Bruce and Damian’s evolving father-son dynamic. DC KO #3 escalates the tournament with creative team-ups, major eliminations, Lex Luthor’s calculated use of Supergirl, Joker’s chaotic advantage, and a cliffhanger teasing Absolute-inspired threats. The episode closes with Green Lantern Corps #12, where Morgan Hampton juggles multiple Lantern factions, Larfleeze’s assault on Oa, Fatality’s uncertain allegiance, and a looming planetary threat, delivering a dense, fast-paced issue that emerges as the week’s top contender.
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DC Spotlight January 7, 2025
01/09/2026
DC Spotlight January 7, 2025
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The Comic Source Comic Boom Comic Talk Fireside Chat 2025
12/25/2025
The Comic Source Comic Boom Comic Talk Fireside Chat 2025
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The Comic Source Comic Boom Comic Talk Fireside Chat 2025
12/24/2025
The Comic Source Comic Boom Comic Talk Fireside Chat 2025
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DC Spotlight December 24, 2025
12/24/2025
DC Spotlight December 24, 2025
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Fireside Chat with Tom King
12/23/2025
Fireside Chat with Tom King
As part of 12 Days of The Comic Source, this Fireside Chat features Jace welcoming returning guest Tom King for a wide-ranging holiday conversation that reflects on a year of major transitions while remaining grounded in the creative heart of comics. King discusses the shifting balance between his Hollywood work and comics, including his involvement with the upcoming Supergirl film and the enduring impact of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, before diving deep into the themes, structure, and artistic collaboration behind Helen of Wyndhorn, praising Bilquis Evely’s Eisner- and Ringo-winning work and explaining how the book was conceived as a companion piece to Supergirl. The discussion also covers the horror-romance mechanics of Love Everlasting, its planned second half, and its thematic exploration of agency and choice, alongside reflections on Human Target, its noir sensibilities, and the newly released hardcover edition. King then turns to his current Wonder Woman run, unpacking the philosophy behind Diana’s uncompromising approach, the creation of the Matriarch, and the scope of the upcoming “Wonder War,” before closing with a more personal holiday note as he shares the atmosphere of the King household during Christmas—presents piling up around his workspace, the joy of seeing his children connect with lighter, more playful stories like Trinity, and his deep affection for the warmth, family traditions, and reflective nature of the season—including an ongoing family tradition in which something seems to go spectacularly wrong each year, recounting this year's debacle as a memorable incident involving a broken Christmas tree adds both humor and warmth--reinforcing the celebratory spirit that defines these Fireside Chats
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Fireside Chat with Jeremy Adams
12/22/2025
Fireside Chat with Jeremy Adams
As part of 12 Days of The Comic Source, this Fireside Chat features Jace welcoming back writer Jeremy Adams for an in-depth, free-flowing conversation covering a wide range of current and recent projects alongside broader creative philosophy. Jeremy discusses Aquaman, focusing on redefining Arthur Curry as an avatar-level powerhouse and how DC KO positions him against Hawkman in a tournament setting that highlights his expanded abilities; Green Lantern, detailing long-form planning around the fractured emotional spectrum, Hal Jordan’s evolving role, and the reintegration of legacy elements like Jon Stewart, Kyle Rayner, and long-dormant continuity threads; and the digital crossover Flash / Fantastic Four, where Jeremy explains the constraints and opportunities of vertical-format storytelling and character interaction outside heavy continuity. The conversation also touches on multiple DC KO tie-ins, including a Green Lantern wrestling-themed one-shot that expands the Wham mythology, the youth-focused The Kids Are All Fight, which centers Jon Kent guiding younger heroes during a world-ending crisis, and the high-concept DC KO crossover featuring non-DC characters such as Homelander, Vampirella, and Sub-Zero. Jeremy further reflects on the broader DC creative landscape, including Absolute and Next Level initiatives, while sharing insight into continuity stewardship, editorial collaboration, and the balance between ambitious ideas and reader expectations, before closing on a seasonal note as he talks about specific holiday traditions such as winter outings like sledding, revisiting favorite Christmas movies, and enjoying local holiday events and markets with his family as a way to slow down and reconnect during the end-of-year rush.
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Fireside Chat with Heath Corson
12/21/2025
Fireside Chat with Heath Corson
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Fireside Chat with Tim Seeley: The Comic Source
12/20/2025
Fireside Chat with Tim Seeley: The Comic Source
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Fireside Chat with Liam Sharp
12/19/2025
Fireside Chat with Liam Sharp
As part of the 12 Days of The Comic Source countdown to Christmas, Jace of The Comic Source welcomes back Liam Sharp for a wide-ranging Fireside Chat that blends career reflection, creative process, and seasonal perspective, covering Sharp’s return to Image with Spawn: Dark Ages, the historical and mythological foundations of the series, its political and spiritual themes, and his approach to world-building, language, and visual storytelling, alongside discussion of Starhenge, Conan, Batman: Reptilian, Wonder Woman, The Brave and the Bold, and earlier Marvel and DC work, while also touching on his move back to the UK, the evolution of his art and writing over four decades in comics, and the personal and family holiday traditions that frame this year’s Christmas season.
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Fireside Chat with Chris Condon
12/18/2025
Fireside Chat with Chris Condon
As part of the annual 12 Days of The Comic Source countdown to Christmas, Jace of The Comic Source sits down fireside with returning guest Chris Condon for a wide-ranging holiday conversation that reflects on Condon’s career, creative process, and current projects. The discussion covers the long-anticipated return of That Texas Blood with Jacob Phillips, including its evolving time-period structure, emotional grounding, and why revisiting the series feels like coming home, before moving into reflections on Condon’s concluding work on Green Arrow and the personal themes shaping its finale. The episode also explores Ultimate Wolverine and its real-time storytelling approach in Marvel’s Ultimate Universe, the Cold War-era horror and immersive back-matter of News from the Fallout, and the upcoming Vertigo revival title The Peril of the Brutal Dark, which reimagines an early creator-owned concept with a noir-adventure lens. The conversation closes on holiday traditions, seasonal nostalgia, and the role of comics as a lifelong constant, blending professional insight with personal reflection in the relaxed Fireside Chat format.
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Fireside Chat with Phillip Kennedy Johnson
12/17/2025
Fireside Chat with Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Jace continues the 2025 12 Days of The Comic Source Fireside Chats by welcoming back writer Philip Kennedy Johnson for a wide-ranging holiday conversation covering recent announcements and an overview of what has been keeping him busy across DC, Marvel, and creator-owned work. The discussion revisits Johnson’s recent DC work, including Batman and Robin and the Quiet Man storyline (with talk about the character’s moral gray area, the “ordinary person” angle, and the creative choices behind details like Scarface and the book’s mystery tone), while also digging into the world-building and legacy focus of Adventures of Superman / Book of L and how back matter and lore help carry the series’ larger mythology. Johnson also talks through the horror-forward approach of his Hulk run leading into Infernal Hulk, why emotional thematic beats matter as much as spectacle, and how his storytelling aims to balance big superhero scope with grounded human fears, before shifting into creator-owned reflections on Crocodile Black and the idea of identity and masks. The episode closes with holiday traditions and seasonal music favorites, including cutting down a live tree with his son, writing and playing Christmas music together, and listening staples like Vince Guaraldi and Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, along with a note on Johnson’s move to an exclusive Marvel deal while finishing planned conclusions on current DC projects.
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DC Spotlight December 17, 2025
12/17/2025
DC Spotlight December 17, 2025
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Fireside Chat 2025 with Richard Ashley Hamilton
12/16/2025
Fireside Chat 2025 with Richard Ashley Hamilton
Everybody, welcome to another 12 Days of The Comic Source as the holiday fireside chats continue with some of our favorite creators. This episode features returning guest Richard Ashley Hamilton joining Jace of The Comic Source for a relaxed, in-depth conversation about his career and storytelling approach. Richard talks about his path from journalism and self-publishing comics to working at DreamWorks Animation, including his experience on the How to Train Your Dragon films, TV shows, and related comics, and how that time shaped his focus on character and emotion. The discussion also dives into his young adult work, including SCOOP, its long development history and upcoming collected edition, and TECTIV, with updates on volume two and its dystopian noir world. The conversation also touches on Richard’s family holiday traditions, including his Cuban Christmas Eve Noche Buena celebrations, cooking his grandmother’s recipes, and the advent chain his family uses to count down to Christmas, rounding out a warm fireside chat as the holiday countdown continues.
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Gift Guide 2025 - Image Comics
12/16/2025
Gift Guide 2025 - Image Comics
Saga Book One Deluxe Edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/saga-book-one-brian-k-vaughan/b2c645968020b8c0?ean=9781632150783&next=t Power Fantasy Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-power-fantasy-volume-1-the-superpowers-kieron-gillen/e80dbf3a548a27d2?ean=9781534395565&next=t W0rldTr33 Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/w0rldtr33-worldtree-volume-1-james-tynion-iv/e28885e47bea124c?ean=9781534398658&next=t Radiant Black: Massive Edition Book One - https://www.amazon.com/Radiant-Black-Year-Deluxe-Hardcover/dp/153432755X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q8aIpCV_TG_9euo-duMH-lILoYs_eHAyqwOuY1TilQtikzL8IwLGEmuLZ8zjyhZWWcj-sE6ru3NAcEOvzzTad41ymswggu2bTLDqwqWuA_i9DKIvRGqmljMSwczFXzM8pB41cImLsbqqL9yigMTd8Q.ZCNlilwtx70ZFdlrl-oQGmP1DdgXWDYuT4Zfsx3DUCA&dib_tag=se&hvadid=733054565692&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9029986&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=5315731716315658551--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5315731716315658551&hvtargid=kwd-2248457580870&hydadcr=17014_13689311&keywords=radiant+black+compendium&mcid=7510e9ce935931e388e6be3b202709e2&qid=1764983412&sr=8-1 Spawn Compendium Volume 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/spawn-compendium-color-edition-volume-1-alan-moore/eff8229ebb584c75?ean=9781534319356&next=t Southern Bastards Book One - https://images-us.bookshop.org/ingram/9781632154446.jpg?v=enc-v1 Tin Can Society Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-tin-can-society-peter-warren/75018bd5b4af42d1?ean=9781534331471&next=t Department of Truth: The Complete Conspiracy Deluxe Hardcover Book 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-department-of-truth-the-complete-conspiracy-deluxe-hardcover-book-1-james-tynion-iv/9d334f2e5681964b?ean=9781534399723&next=t No/One TPB - https://bookshop.org/p/books/no-one-brian-buccellato/908fe55306c07268?ean=9781534397217&next=t Eight Billion Genies TPB - https://bookshop.org/p/books/eight-billion-genies-charles-soule/5d00993fa6cdc80c?ean=9781534331686&next=t
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Gift Guide 2025 - Boom Studios
12/16/2025
Gift Guide 2025 - Boom Studios
Something is Killing the Children: Deluxe Edition Book One - https://bookshop.org/p/books/something-is-killing-the-children-book-one-deluxe-edition-james-tynion-iv/d4de239376e589bb?ean=9781684157648&next=t Hero Squared Complete Collection - https://bookshop.org/p/books/hero-squared-complete-collection-j-m-dematteis/06dedd2b405572d1?ean=9798892155564&next=t BRZRKR Deluxe Edition HC - https://bookshop.org/p/books/brzrkr-deluxe-edition-keanu-reeves/780b08566fbd3781?ean=9798892150521&next=t The Expanse: Origins - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-expanse-origins-georgia-lee/400439b9940be7dc?ean=9781684151141&next=t Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Darkest Hour Deluxe Edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-darkest-hour-deluxe-edition-melissa-flores/955286b9c4e7c170?ean=9798892155434&next=t The Traveler: Complete Collection - https://bookshop.org/p/books/hero-squared-complete-collection-j-m-dematteis/06dedd2b405572d1?ean=9798892155564&next=thttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-traveler-complete-collection-mark-waid/f5048882276a7998?ean=9798892155991&next=t Minor Arcana Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/minor-arcana-vol-1-direct-market-exclusive-jeff-lemire/97ffad6501915b9c?ean=9798892156424&next=t Bone Parish Complete Collection - https://bookshop.org/p/books/bone-parish-complete-collection-cullen-bunn/ec04ce0212250aa7?ean=9798892153423&next=t Grim Book One Deluxe Edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/grim-book-one-deluxe-edition-stephanie-phillips/527845616f8cd3e2?ean=9781608862306&next=t The Complete Klaus Deluxe - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-complete-klaus-deluxe-grant-morrison/99c6dadaa510dd00?ean=9781608861231&next=t
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Fireside Chat 2025 with Pornsak Pichetshote
12/15/2025
Fireside Chat 2025 with Pornsak Pichetshote
It’s Day Two of 12 Days of The Comic Source, and Jace continues the cozy holiday-season fireside chats by welcoming back acclaimed creator Pornsak Pichetshote (Infidel, The Good Asian). The conversation dives into the heart, humor, and hope of BOOM! Studios’ Man’s Best—a “Homeward Bound in space” adventure about emotional support pets in mech suits—plus how Pornsak approached character voice, theme, and world-building alongside artist Jesse Lonergan. From there, Jace and Pornsak talk about the wild, collaborative energy behind Tiny Onion’s Exquisite Corpses, the bigger-picture challenges of getting indie comics noticed, and the potential future of The Horizon Experiment in collected form—before shifting into an exciting tease of what’s ahead with Absolute Green Arrow (with art by Rafael Albuquerque) and wrapping things up with some warm holiday tradition talk and a few gift-worthy reading recommendations.
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Gift Guide 2025 - Dark Horse
12/14/2025
Gift Guide 2025 - Dark Horse
Usagi Yojimbo - https://bookshop.org/p/books/usagi-yojimbo-saga-volume-1-second-edition-stan-sakai/d957f78f0c190222?ean=9781506724904&next=t Kill All Immortals Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/kill-all-immortals-zack-kaplan/0e25364b5648b05f?ean=9781506741000&next=t Hellboy Library edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/hellboy-library-volume-1-seed-of-destruction-and-wake-the-devil-mike-mignola/71ce6da92b3dc08a?ean=9781593079109&next=t Black Hammer Omnibus Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-hammer-omnibus-volume-1-jeff-lemire/9b8a2acdc17ae61c?ean=9781506731469&next=t Stranger Things Omnibus Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/stranger-things-omnibus-volume-1-graphic-novel-jody-houser/9f85782fbf517fce?ean=9781506727646&next=t The Orville Library Edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-orville-library-edition-volume-1-david-a-goodman/21400db8fbef7c67?ean=9781506711379&next=t Art of Marvel Rivals - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Marvel-Rivals-NetEase-Games/dp/1506746578/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S609MMNY8KCS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q4xPTx8THaVsQyOGLEQS765kb8FDjoiErtZxdnsjmXDEjvH-YeOA6cwcdrry_r-gR9_XGbMzsH0okKAe_UiH3Df_8aEFTwc-kGWpXbll9ynwTCqx9Z5NZ5u-PvJEC_S6mS8Qcjv-eEqwCGyr8gTqP5E8dVO7rs3HLbqTHdKpYN3ttnz_Ol0CFPRIRo2EHCuJfJYfgQ8y38Iyw77a-A9rS0fyD71xNuFD_Gmnsru-usU.fFj50TDGSk-jb1BAJNMPArN9XVnMGZ9tgrN2W5g_RBg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+art+of+marvel+rivals&qid=1764866764&sprefix=the+art+of+marvel%2Caps%2C520&sr=8-1 The Witcher Omnibus - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-witcher-omnibus-paul-tobin/cbbe4907c957c676?ean=9781506713946&next=t The EC Archives - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ec-archives-weird-science-volume-1-al-feldstein/bb33d9ef5865a938?ean=9781506721187&next=t Gilt Frame - https://bookshop.org/p/books/gilt-frame-margie-kraft-kindt/58844fd01777c17a?ean=9781506745947&next=t
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Gift Guide 2025: IDW
12/14/2025
Gift Guide 2025: IDW
Bridge Planet Nine - https://bookshop.org/p/books/bridge-planet-nine-jared-throne/5c30f731bf7bad7d?ean=9781603095631&next=t Ronin Box Set - https://bookshop.org/p/books/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-box-set-kevin-eastman/08cfedafe603c955?ean=9798887244280&next=t Art of Smurfs - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-smurfs-matt-murray/f56bae0d975e54f1?ean=9798887243696&next=t Godzilla: The Monster Comic Art Collection - https://bookshop.org/p/books/godzilla-the-monster-comic-art-collection-bob-eggleton/4587abf18f85fef8?ean=9798887243740&next=t More Weight - https://bookshop.org/p/books/more-weight-a-salem-story-ben-wickey/4b7762738590bb1f?ean=9781603095600&next=t TMNT Inked - https://bookshop.org/p/books/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-vol-1-return-to-new-york-inked-deluxe-edition-jason-aaron/2539b7de5f804939?ean=9798887243627&next=t David Mazzucchelli’s Batman Year One Artist Edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/david-mazzucchelli-s-batman-year-one-artist-s-edition-frank-miller/8d2a00cf37a685c2?ean=9798887240039&next=t Beneath the Trees - https://bookshop.org/p/books/beneath-the-trees-where-nobody-sees-patrick-horvath/7a83c3f14cc8ad2e?ean=9798887241081&next=t Neal Adams Artist Edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/neal-adams-dc-classics-artist-s-edition-cover-a-batman-version-neal-adams/d3c0ab38173e7991?ean=9798887241517&next=t Star Trek: God Shock - Volume 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/star-trek-vol-1-godshock-collin-kelly/5c3c37b8958a024d?ean=9798887242859&next=t
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Fireside Chat 2025 with Zack Kaplan
12/14/2025
Fireside Chat 2025 with Zack Kaplan
Welcome to 12 Days of The Comic Source, a special fireside chat interview series celebrating the countdown to Christmas with some of Jace’s favorite creators! For Episode 1, Jace is joined by Zach Kaplan for a wide-ranging conversation about his work across comics—spotlighting Eclipse, Masterminds, Kill All Immortals (and Kill All Immortals 2), Midnight Shadows, Dark Empty Void, Beyond Real, and Mindset—plus a quick tease of his upcoming short story “Recollect” in Hello Darkness #17. Along the way, they talk creative process, collaboration, themes, and holiday traditions, closing out with warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and relaxing season.
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Gift Guide 2025 - Ghost Machine
12/14/2025
Gift Guide 2025 - Ghost Machine
Gift Guide 2025 - Ghost Machine The Comic Source Rook: Exodus Deluxe Edition Hardcover - https://bookshop.org/p/books/rook-exodus-volume-1-deluxe-hardcover-fight-or-flight-geoff-johns/50d0f00f29885bb3?ean=9781534331556&next=t Redcoat Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/redcoat-volume-1-einstein-the-immortal-geoff-johns/44edbba8496fb678?ean=9781534373181&next=t Geiger Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/geiger-volume-1-geoff-johns/5b16cf8210e59ff7?ean=9781534320024&next=t Geiger Vol 2 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/geiger-volume-2-the-nuclear-knight-geoff-johns/3e100e3e39b4726b?ean=9781534380202&next=t Geiger Deluxe Edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/geiger-deluxe-edition-geoff-johns/a84db1925c7533d0?ean=9781534327474&next=t Junkyard Joe Deluxe Hardcover - https://bookshop.org/p/books/junkyard-joe-deluxe-hardcover-geoff-johns/ede625f661004938?ean=9781534327436&next=t Rocketfellers Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-rocketfellers-volume-1-first-family-of-the-future-peter-j-tomasi/b36d1671bb3d129f?ean=9781534333529&next=t Tales of the Unnamed: The Blizzard - https://bookshop.org/p/books/tales-of-the-unnamed-the-blizzard-geoff-johns/426f5fddb95b6351?ean=9781534397132&next=t Geiger 80 Page Giant - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=geiger+80+page+giant&_sacat=1&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_odkw=ghost+rider+%231+1973&_osacat=1&_sop=10 Ghost Machine #1 - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ghost+machine+%231+one-shot+2024&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_odkw=ghost+machine+%231&_osacat=0
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Huxley Spotlight with Ben Mauro
12/11/2025
Huxley Spotlight with Ben Mauro
In this episode of The Comic Source, Jace sits down with creator Ben Mauro to dive into the epic sci-fi universe of his original graphic novel Huxley and its prequel Huxley: The Oracle. Ben talks about conceiving the world long before his blockbuster film work at Weta on projects like Elysium and The Hobbit, developing the early pages while freelancing and backpacking around the world, and how heavy metal–style European comics, manga, and cinematic concept art all shaped the book’s distinct visual identity. Jace and Ben discuss the core premise of Huxley’s post-apocalyptic adventure, the more grounded, war-story tone of The Oracle, and how themes of AI, responsibility, long-ago mistakes, and second chances drive the emotional heart of the saga—without giving away any major twists. Ben also pulls back the curtain on his process, from pencils and color “soundtracks” to building lore across timelines, hints at trailers and potential adaptations, and lets listeners know where they can pick up both editions in time for the holidays, making this a perfect episode for fans of rich, visually stunning science fiction looking for their next great universe to explore.
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DC Spotlight December 10, 2025
12/11/2025
DC Spotlight December 10, 2025
Jace and Rocky return for another Comic Boom! / Comic Source DC Spotlight for the week of December 10, 2025, kicking off with holiday updates on gift guides, Fireside Chats, and year-end scheduling before diving into a varied slate of nine DC books. They start with Action Comics #1093, where the Silver Age tone, moral dilemmas, and standout Skylar Patridge art drive a strong Superboy-focused chapter; then move into Batman and Robin #28, a top-tier issue that deepens the Quiet Man mystery, expands the Ventriloquist twist, and showcases why Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s run will be so missed. In DC KO, Aquaman #12 becomes the week’s breakout as Jeremy Adams and John Timms push Arthur’s power set to astonishing levels in a visually explosive Hawkman showdown. Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice #6 gets praise for world-building but mixed reactions for a rushed, multiversal conclusion, while Supergirl #8 lands as a quiet, emotional holiday detour centered on loneliness, legacy, and the Linda-robot twist. Scott Snyder and Jock’s Absolute Batman #15 earns divided reactions—Rocky loving its monstrous Joker origin while Jace ranks it lowest out of personal preference—leading into the universally panned DC KO: Wonder Woman vs. Lobo, a structurally chaotic, inconsistently illustrated, rule-breaking oddity that squanders a marquee matchup. The guys close with Green Lantern Corps #11, a strong, character-rich chapter spotlighting Ellie, Jon Stewart, Equanar’s origin, and the growing Corps-wide stakes, before wrapping with Children of the Round Table #4, a well-executed setup issue introducing each magical weapon, expanding the Camelot training mythology, and dropping a sharp political twist with Mordred influencing the U.S. presidency. As always, the episode ends with full rankings, collected-edition recommendations, and reminders to catch the video on Comic Boom! and the audio on The Comic Source podcast feed.
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DC Spotlight December 3, 2025
12/03/2025
DC Spotlight December 3, 2025
Jace and Rocky are back for another Comic Boom / Comic Source DC Spotlight, digging into 11 titles for the week of December 3rd, 2025 as the holidays ramp up and Jace teases his upcoming YouTube gift guides and “fireside chat” creator series before diving into eleven new DC titles that make up a solid if not spectacular week, with standout entries like Absolute Green Lantern, Batman, Poison Ivy, JSA, Gotham Academy, and the finale of Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League earning praise for strong pacing, character work, and the always-stellar art of Nicholas Scott. After noting how surprisingly close their rankings are this week, the conversation shifts into the DC KO tie-ins, beginning with a sharp dismissal of Batman: Night Fight #2 as a predictable, creatively hollow retread that squanders Dan Mora’s brilliant art on yet another tired “Batman vs. the Bat-Family” setup with inconsistent tournament mechanics and no real stakes. By contrast, DC KO: Superman vs. Captain Atom #1 sparks a more nuanced discussion, as Rocky reassesses his assumptions about the moral framework of the tournament while both hosts admire Sean Isaacs’ energetic visuals and the multiversal iterations on display, even as Jace expresses frustration at seeing Captain Atom once again portrayed as easily corrupted instead of realizing the potential shown in his strongest past interpretations. They dig into the murky logic of the fight’s resolution, the ongoing characterization challenges for Captain Atom, and the broader editorial realities guiding DC KO, before wrapping up with a quick rundown of this week’s facsimiles and collections—including classic Golden Age Superman material, the DC manga box set, Hitman by Ennis and McCrea, and the Judas Contract deluxe edition—and closing out with holiday well-wishes as Absolute Green Lantern, Poison Ivy, and Cheetah & Cheshire anchor the top of their weekly rankings.
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DC Spotlight November 26, 2025
11/26/2025
DC Spotlight November 26, 2025
For this Thanksgiving-week DC Spotlight covering the books of November 26, 2025, Jace and Rocky tackle one of the biggest slates of the year and find a lively mix of event chaos, holiday charm, grounded character work, and absolute-universe bombast, even as they debate whether the buzz around the Absolute line and DC KO is starting to overshadow the strong “regular” DC books. They unpack how Superman #32 quietly becomes one of the most essential KO tie-ins by finally revealing how the villains escaped the Phantom Zone and entered the tournament; how Flash #27 and Justice League Unlimited provide fun but mixed connective tissue to KO; and how Christopher Condon’s Green Arrow #30 delivers another emotional gut-punch of Ollie, Roy, and Lian’s family drama as the run nears its end. They also spotlight the gritty precision of Gabriel Hardman’s new Black Label debut Arcadia with Batman, Green Arrow, and the Question, revisit the escalating mystery in Immortal Legend: Batman, cheer on the kaiju spectacle of Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, and take a surprisingly deep dive into the holiday anthology I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus, praising the meta-hilarious Animal Man riff, the charming Supergirl/Brainiac 5 romance, and a Dr. Light/Atom story that may even seed future key elements. But the episode ultimately belongs to the Absolute Universe, with the guys debating what works in Absolute Wonder Woman #14 before completely losing their minds over Absolute Batman #14, a gloriously unhinged action-packed fight finale to the Abomination arc filled with skyscraper-dropping theatrics, venom-fueled warfare, Killer Croc callbacks, and a chilling Joker twist that redefines Bane’s future. They celebrate Nick Dragotta’s wildly ambitious layouts—now finally earning the industry recognition his East of West work always deserved—while reflecting on how the issue crystallizes what makes this version of Batman so different: a hero who fights not to win, but because fighting is the point. The episode wraps with their week-end rankings, teases of upcoming Fireside Chats, YouTube shout-outs, and a Thanksgiving sendoff that doubles as a rallying cry for the week’s standout title: “Welcome to Gotham.”
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DC Spotlight November 19, 2025
11/19/2025
DC Spotlight November 19, 2025
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Bridge Planet Nine Spotlight
11/19/2025
Bridge Planet Nine Spotlight
In this episode, Jace chats with writer/artist Jared Throne about Bridge, Planet Nine, a new black-and-white graphic novel that blends science fiction, crime, and character-driven drama into a tense, emotionally grounded heist. Jared explains the concept of “bridge planets” and the morally gray crew at the heart of the story, digging into themes of corporate exploitation, desperation, and the haves vs. the have-nots without ever getting preachy. He also talks about designing the bombed-out colony world, crafting distinct voices for the four thieves (including a fan-favorite bit of comedic relief), and what it’s like to spend years creating a complete, self-contained graphic novel before anyone gets to read a single page. Jace shares why the book works so well for both adult readers and younger audiences, why it’s a great gateway comic or gift, and lets listeners know where they can pick up Bridge, Planet Nine now and follow Jared’s work online.
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