Brian and Hassan assemble for a deep dive into the modern classic Avengers: Ultron Unlimited from Kurt Busiek and George Pérez. This explosive saga pits Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against their deadliest foe, with a stacked lineup featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wonder Man, Black Panther, Firestar, Justice, Wasp, and…

We continue our Justice League International monthly spotlight with Invasion crossover issues #22 - 24 and Annuals 1 & 2 featuring the Joker, Aliens, Wonder Woman, the expansion of JL into two teams with Justice League Europe, and the end of Kevin Maguire’s legendary run. Stories by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire, Ty Templeton and Bill…

We take a trip back to the DC vs. Marvel and discuss the Return to the Amalgam Age of Comics, the second wave of crossover titles. We dive into books like Dark Claw Adventures, The Exciting X-Patrol, JLX Unleashed, Iron Lantern, and Super-Soldier: Man of War. Plus, we chat about 2000 AD, DC Comics Zatannic Panic and other anthologies, Blue Falcon &…

We are joined by returning special guest Anthony G from Sloth Love Chunk Podcast to spotlight Etrigan, the Demon (created by Jack Kirby) and The Demon Knights from DC Comics New 52, just in time to set the mood for Halloween! Plus, we dive into recent comic book and manga reads, including Color of the End, Tower Dungeon, Orphan by Five Beasts, Skin…

For decades, comic books have explored “what if” stories and alternate takes on characters, whether it’s Age of Apocalypse, Elseworlds, Ultimate Marvel, Absolute Universe, or the ever-expanding Multiverse. In this episode, we dive into our favorite alternative or multiverse characters from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, IDW, and more. You can fol…

We’re at Warp Speed (or is it Hyperspace?) with another Justice League International monthly spotlight! This episode we cover issues #14–21 featuring Fire, Ice, Hawkman, Hawkwoman, & Big Barda joining the team, it’s shop-or-die with Manga Khan, undercover mission to stop Queen Bee, a wild trip to Apokolips, and the reintroduction of Lobo! Stories b…

Brian and Hassan dive into new comics, including the relaunch of Batman by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez, Adventures of Lumen N by James Robinson and Phil Hester, and Adventures of Superman: Book of El by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski. Plus recent reads, including Absolute Batman, Immortal Legend Batman, Hyde Street, Green Lantern D…

Aliens infest Comics Discourse 114! We dive into the world of Aliens crossover comics with Batman, Superman, Avengers, Wildcats, Green Lantern, and Judge Dredd. Plus, we share thoughts on Dragon Con 2025, the upcoming Baltimore Comic Con, and the FX series Alien Earth. And last, comic talk with the Wake, Immortal Legend Batman, Sleep, Shade the Cha…

Coffee poured and comic books stacked, Brian and Hassan are ready for comic talk; recent reads, 80s rewind and the latest new books from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Bad Idea Comics! Recent Reads Black Cat #1 by G. Willow Wilson & Gleb Melnikov Poison Ivy by G Willow Wilson & Marcio Takara Exquisite Corpses #4 by James Tynion, Che Gr…

We journey to the World of Tomorrow with Marvel 2099, spotlighting Spider-Man, X-Men, and Doom from creators Peter David, Rick Leonardi, John Francis Moore, Pat Broderick, and Ron Lim. We also dive into our Recent Reads: Excalibur, Captain Britain, Tin Can Society, Iron Man & Armor Wars, Bug Wars, Ultraverse, and Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum. …

We’re back with our monthly spotlight on Justice League International with issues #8–13, plus Suicide Squad #13; a stretch packed with wild crossovers, big revelations, and unforgettable moments. The JLI tackles Moving Day, gets pulled into the Millennium event and a clash with the Manhunters, uncovers the secret history of Maxwell Lord, and crosse…

The CD114 gang is joined by special guest and three-time Eisner-nominated comic book creator, Kyle Starks! We dive into his brand-new Kickstarter project, Where Monsters Lie: Dead End, talk about his Patreon and fun Sticker Club, and, of course, chat about all of his awesome books including Rick and Morty, Where Monsters Lie, I Hate This Place, Kil…

Not another death in comics? Don’t worry there’s always the Replacement Character! In this episode, we dive into some of our favorite stand-ins and successors from DC Comics, Marvel, and other publishers. Plus, Bryan shares stories from his first-ever San Diego Comic-Con, and we talk recent reads including Superman, Justice League Unlimited, The Ne…

We journey into the hilariously twisted world of I Hate Fairyland by Skottie Young (Image Comics), diving deep into the first story arc and all its gory & madness. Plus, X-Men talk with the Age of Revelation #0 (Marvel Comics), as Jed MacKay and Humberto Ramos set the stage for a new mutant event and the start of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees…

We are pleased to welcome back special guest Anthony G from the Sloth Love Chunk Podcast as we discuss Walt Simonson’s acclaimed Fantastic Four run, covering issues 337–341 and featuring Thor, Iron Man, Galactus, Nebula, the Council of Kangs, Death’s Head, TVA, Gladiator, Avengers, and Dr. Druid. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsk…

We begin a new monthly spotlight focusing on the legendary DC Comics Justice League International run by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire starting with issues 1-7. Jam packed incredible issues featured Batman, Guy Gardner, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle, Doctor Fate, Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, and many other characters, including t…

We celebrate the Summer of Superman by traveling to the future to Superman Final Crisis - Legion of Three Worlds by Geoff Johns and George Perez. Plus more DC Comics talk on Green Lantern, The New History of the DC Universe, Doomsday Clock, Superman Birthright, All-Star Superman, Gary Frank, and Mark Waid. If you would like to hear episodes where w…

We look back at the first half of 2025 and discuss our favorite comic books and manga from several publishers, including Image Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and other publishers You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Com…

We conclude our Young Avengers Monthly Spotlight with the fantastic Marvel event, Avengers: The Children Crusade by Allan Heinburg & Jim Cheung, which featured the Young Avengers, New Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Capital Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Magneto, Quicksilver, Doctor Doom, X-Men, X-Factor, and many more. Plus comic talk with…

We are joined by special guest Russ from Gotham by Geeks podcast to discuss WTF Comic book moments or storylines that were regrettable, either at the moment or later on with the passage of time. Plus major comic book talk including Aquaman, Marvel Comics Ultimate Universe, DC Comics Absolute Universe, Ghost Machine, Energon Universe, Dynamite Anima…

We discuss a few new incredible Image Comics books: Invincible Universe Battle Beast by Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley, Lost Fantasy by Curt Pires & Luca Casalanguida, and Exquisite Corpses by James Tynion IV & Michael Walsh. Plus Sleep, Spawn The Curse of Sherlee Johnson, Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn, Metal Hurlant, Dr Fate, Green Lantern, a…

We discuss the Terrifics series by Jeff Lemire with a spotlight on the Tom Strong crossover issues, 7 - 10, with art by Dale Eaglesham, Viktor Bogdanovic, and Jose Luis. Plus Dark Nights: Metal, Dark Multiverse, Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, Captain Planet, Those Not Afraid, Metamorpho, and Geiger. #DCComics #ABCComics #ImageComics #Dynamite #GhostMac…

We continue our Monthly Spotlight on Young Avengers with a discussion on Civil War Young Avengers and Runaways and Young Avengers Presents limited series by various creators including Zeb Wells, Stefano Caselli, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Alan Davis and many others. Marvel Comics, MCU, Marvel Boy, Captain America, Hawkeye. You can follow us on Blu…

We explore one of Superman’s greatest villains, Brainiac, as we discussed both a classic Superman story that redefined Brainiac going forward by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank (Action Comics 866 - 870) and Absolute Superman #7 by Jason Aaron and Carmine Di Giandomenico which gave us the twisted origin of the Absolute Brainiac. Plus, Duck and Cover, Kay…

We are going to party like it is 1999 and discuss America’s Best Comics line of books, Promethea, Tom Strong, and Top 10 by Alan Moore, JH Williams III, Chris Spouse, Gene Ha and Zander Cannon (Wildstorm and DC Comics). Plus, Book of Cutter, Something is Killing the Children, Jump Scare, Resurrection Man, UltimateSpider-man, Turtles of Grayskull, a…

We discuss one of the greatest Marvel and DC Comics crossover ever, The Uncanny X-men and The New Teen Titans by Chris Claremont and Walt Simonson featuring Darkseid, Dark Phoenix, and Deathstroke. Plus, Night Club 2, Ultimates, Arkadi and The Lost Titan. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, …

We continue our Monthly Spotlight on Young Avengers by Allan Heinberg, Jim Cheung and others, with Young Avengers Vol 1 7 - 12 and YA Special. Marvel Comics, MCU, New Avengers, Jessica Jones, Sentry, Skulls, Kree. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook…

Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins us to discuss his incredible comic book bibliography, including Superman Warworld, Superfamily, Incredible Hulk, Batman and Robin, James Bond, Crocodile Black, and the Fellspyre Chronicles. You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Fa…

Absolute Universe Wave 2 is here and we discuss Absolute Flash by Jeff Lemire & Nick Robles, Absolute Green Lantern by Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay and Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez. Plus You’ll Do Bad Things, Free for All, Ultimate Spider-man, Wonder Woman, and Invisibles. (DC Comics, Image Comics, Marvel Comics and …

It is a Bat-talk episode as we discuss the first issue of Batman Hush 2 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee and Batman Dark Patterns by Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman. Plus, Saga, Redcoat, Bitter Root, Absolute Wonder Woman, Assorted Crisis Events, Department of Truth, and GI Joe. (DC Comics, Image Comics, Skybound, Ghost Machine, Tiny Onion) You can follow us …

We are pleased to welcome award-winning writer Kelly Thompson for an in-depth discussion on her incredible comic book bibliography, including Jem and The Holograms, Captain Marvel, Kate Bishop Hawkeye, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, Rogue, Gambit, Mr and Mrs X, Jessica Jones Jeff the Land Shark, Birds of Prey, Black Cloak, The Cull, and Absolute Wonde…

We spotlight three new recent books; Zatanna by Jamal Campbell (DC Comics), Bug Wars by Jason Aaron & Mahmud Asrar (Image Comics), and The Seasons by Rick Remender & Paul Azaceta (Giant Generator). Plus DC X Sonic The Hedgehog, Planetes Vol 2, Absolute Flash, Loebs Flash, Batman: Off-World,The Hive, Berserk, Ghost Machine, & Nights You can follow u…

We begin a new Monthly Spotlight with special guest Darrell Taylor (Gotham by Geeks and DC All Stars podcasts) on Young Avengers by Allan Heinburg & Jim Cheung. #MarvelComics #MCU #CaptainAmerica #IronMan #Kang #JessicaJones You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, a…

We delve into the first remarkable story arc of Absolute Wonder Woman by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, and Jordie Bellaire. Plus Nights (Image Comics), Brian K Vaughan’s Swamp Thing, Tefe, Justice League Unlimited, and Metamorpho (DC Comics)! You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @c…

We revisit the series that started Ghost Machine at Image Comics, Geiger vol 1 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. Plus, Dungeon Crawler Carl, 2000AD, Judge Dredd, Jenny Sparks (DC Comics), Vagabond, Vinland Saga, TMNT, Justice League International, Mark Waid’s and George Perez’s The Brave and The Bold, the Energon Universe and GIJoe. Follow us on: Blue…

We journey to space to discuss Planetes Vol 1 by Makoto Yukimura. Plus, Justice League International, Spectregraph, Whiteboat, Invincible, and What’s the Furthest Place from Here. Bonus, live reaction to some ComicPro news! #DarkHorseComics #Image Comics #DC Comics #Dstlry Follow us on: Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Instagram: ComicsDisc…

We are joined by special guest Jason Wood from 11 O’clock Comics podcast to conclude our monthly spotlight on the first X-Men event, Mutant Massacre. A groundbreaking Marvel Comics event by Chris Claremount, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, Ann Nocenti, Alan Davis, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jon Bogdanove, Rick Leonardi, Sal Buscema, and others, that fe…

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we discuss our favorite couples from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Manga, and other publishers. Plus, Namor, Aquaman, Redcoat, 2000AD, Judge Dredd, Invincible, and Criminal. Follow us on: Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Facebook: Comics Di…

Episode 122: We discuss our favorite Jeff Lemire books and his new book, Minor Arcana (Boom Studios!) Plus, 2000AD The Out, Slaine: The Horned God, Dandandan, Bleach, Marvel’s Ultimate line, Detective Comics, and Batman Dark Patterns. #BoomStudios #MarvelComics #2000AD #DCComics Follow us on: Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Instagram: Comi…

We revisit one of the greatest comic book events of all time: DC versus Marvel: Amalgam Age (DC Comics & Marvel Comics). Plus, The Hive by AJ Lieberman & Mike Henderson (Image Comics), Those Not Afraid by Kyle Starks & Patrick Piazzalunga (Dark Horse Comics), and Fourth World by John Byrne! Follow us on: Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Ins…

We begin a new monthly spotlight on the first ever X-Men event, Mutant Massacre by Chris Claremount, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, John Romita Jr, Sal Buscema, Jackson Guice, Kyle Baker, Terry Shoemaker and others. This historical Marvel Comics event featured the X-Men, X-Factor, New Mutants, Power Pack, Daredevil and Thor! (Yes, really). Follo…

We have undergone experiments to discuss Desolation Jones by Warren Ellis & J.H. Williams III (Image Comics). Plus, Black Canary: Best of the Best, Timeslide, Cable: Love and Chrome, Geiger, Where Monsters Lie: Cull De Sac, TMNT Mutant Nation, Metamorpho, Batman: Dark Patterns & Justice League: The Atom Project. Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, IDW, M…

It is our 2024 year-end episode focusing on our favorite comics from various publishers including Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Boom Studios, IDW, Image Comics, Marvel Comics and Rebellion. Listen to find out which book we had the biggest fight to mentioned first, which creator had a different book mentioned by each of us, which publisher was shut …

Welcome to Astro City as we discuss a few issues from the wonderful series by Kurt Busiek, Brent E Anderson, and Alex Ross. Plus, Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter, Plastic Man No More, Rocketfellers, Alien Paradiso, Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age, Question: All Along the Watchtower & the Challengers of the Unknown.1 #ImageComics #DCComics #…

We conclude our monthly spotlight on #Planetary with the crossover books: #Authority, #Batman and #JLA by #WarrenEllis, #JohnCassaday, #PhilJimenez, and #JerryOrdway. Plus, #SacredDamned, #DCFinestCollections, #TheTinCanSociety, #WonderWoman, #Superwoman, #DesolationJones, #AbsoluteBatman, #TMNT, and #RedBeforeBlack. #DCComics #Wildstorm #ImageComi…

We go back in time when we were kids (and younger adults) and talk Toy and Video Games Licensed Comics with specific discussions on #DoubleDragon, #Micronauts and #theMastersoftheUniverse. Plus, current comic talk on #JusticeLeagueUnlimited, #HydeStreet, #HornsbyHalo, #WelcometotheMaynard, #PhasesofMoonKnight, #TheTinCanSociety, #Grommets, and #Blo…

It’s our milestone 114th episode of Comics Doscourse 114! Award-winning writer Tom King joins us to celebrate. Listen in to hear us discuss most of his 2024 work, a few stories from early in his career, and how he and Hassan first met. #BlackCanary, #HelenofWyndhorn, #LoveEverlasting, #Archie, #JennySparks, #WonderWoman, #DCComics, #DarkHorseComics…

It is a round robin episode as we cover 3 new number 1s: Rocketfellers by Peter J Tomasi & Francis Manapul (Ghost Machine/ Image Comics). Where Monsters Lie: Cull-De-Sac by Kyle Starks and Piotr Kowalski (Dark Horse Comics), and One for Sorrow by Jamie McKelvie (Dstlry). Plus some DC Comics All-In talk including the Question, Black Lightning, Super…

We complete our journey with the main Planetary series by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday with issues 24 – 27 with our monthly spotlight (DC Comics/ Wildstorm). Plus, Power Fantasy, Masters of the Universe/ TMNT, FML, JSA, Geiger, Mystic and 2000AD. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse11…

We are joined by special guest, Anthony G from Sloth Love Chunk Podcast to close out Mark Waid Spotlight Month and discuss The Flash: The Return of Barry Allen by Waid and Greg LaRocque. Plus, Fantastic Four, Goonies, Berserk, We Called Them Giants, Absolute Batman, and I Hate Fairyland. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: Comic…