
The Crypt Cast
A podcast for comic book fans by your friendly neighborhood local comic shop guys trying to give you a little taste of new comic day. In each episode we talk comic books and all the wonderful and terrible things that come with them.
Episodes
57 episodes
#56 Something Is Killing The Children Vol 1 Review
Mike and Brian take a look at the first volume of Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera. Published by Boom! in 2019.Content Warning: does include extreme violence toward children.
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Episode 56
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54:52

#55 John Hates Reading
Brian and Mike talk with The Comic Crypts Saturday help John! They cover who he is, what he likes, and what he can force himself to read. A ton comes up; lizard people, birds, eating, indies vs capes, comic store etiquette, yellow work vans and...
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Episode 55
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1:01:32

#54 Bitter Root Vol 1 Family Business Review
Brian and Mike go through the first volume of Bitter Root by David F. Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford Greene, Rico Renzi and Clayton Cowles. Published by Image in 2018.
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Episode 54
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1:05:00

#53 Hush Should Quit Whispering
Brian and Mike answer a question about crossover books then get into talking about books from the last couple weeks. Including Superman Unlimited #1, Batman #160, Giant Size X-Men #1, Cold Witch #1, Robowolf #1, Pale Knight #1, Mommy Blog #1 an...
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Episode 53
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1:03:36

#52 Our Year of Reviews Review
Mike and Brian go over all of the best and worst books they reviewed in the first year of the podcast.
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Episode 52
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56:44

#51 What Makes a C-List Hero?
Brian and Mike answer a question about C-list heroes then get into some books. Specifically, Battle Beast #1, Blood and Thunder #1, Free Planet #1, Supergirl #1, Gwenpool #1, Exquisite Corpses #1 and a bunch more!
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Episode 51
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59:42

#50 Fight Girls Review
Mike and Brian talk about Fight Girls written and drawn by Frank Cho. Originally published by AWA Upshot in 2021.
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Episode 50
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53:34

#49 H2SH Little Batman, Don't Say a Word
Brian and Mike talk about the last couple weeks in comics. Covering Spider-Man’s run in with Godzilla and a predator. We’re taking everyone down with us, the second issue of Hush 2, Absolute Martian Manhunter #2, One world under Doom #3 and mor...
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Episode 49
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1:01:15

#48 Money Shot Review
Mike and Brian go through Money Shot by Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie and Rebekah Isaacs. Originally published by Vault in 2019.
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Episode 48
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49:40

#47 For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls
Mike and Brian continue to suck at marvel trivia then talk about the new Amazing Spider-Man #1, Absolute Flash #2, Superior Avengers #1 and the Superman Summer Special.
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Episode 47
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51:39

#46 Rumpus Room Review
Brian and Mike talk about Rumpus Room by Mark Russell, Ramon Rosanas and Ive Svorcina, published by AWA Upshot in 2023.
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Episode 46
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39:34

#45 Hush Should Have Stayed Home
Mike and Brian learn why the Fantastic Four are in Arizona and answer a couple of email questions. Then get into some books. We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1, I Was A Fashion School Serial Killer #1, Free For All, Batman #158 the start of ...
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Episode 45
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58:56

#44 Art Brut Review
Brian and Mike go over Art Brut by W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo. Originally published through IDW in 2016 as Electric Sublime then rereleased under Image in 2022 as Art Brut.
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Episode 44
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48:58

#43 We All Have To Do Number Two Sometime
Mike and Brian aren’t very good at marvel trivia then jump into books from this week which are almost entirely #2s. They cover Absolute Flash #1, One World Under Doom #2, Bugwars #2, Zatanna #2, Eddie Brock Carnage #2 and the ongoing disappoint...
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Episode 43
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51:17

#42 House of M Review Part 2
Mike and Brian get through the second half of House of M from 2005 by Brian Michael Bendis and Oliver Coipel
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Episode 4
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53:13

#41 Why Are So Many Villains Scientists?
Brian and Mike ramble on about whether science can be viewed as negative through comic villains, thanks to a listener email. Then they get on to talking about some books. Including, Doctor Strange of Asgard #1, Weapon X-Men #1, Secret Six #1, Z...
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Episode 41
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59:44

#40 House of M Review Part 1
Mike and Brian go through to the first four issues of House of M from 2005 by Brian Michael Bendis and Oliver Coipel.And if you thought they would be on the same page just because it’s an X-Men story, you’d be wrong!
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Episode 40
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1:03:18

#39 Doom Is Above All, Doom Will Save You.
Mike and Brian get asked how far would a hero go to stop a villain without killing them. This sends Brian on a whole thing, like how Batman and Superman are actually murderers. Then new book talk! They chat about One World Under Doo...
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Episode 40
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54:58

#38 Wonder Woman Outlaw Review
Brian and Mike go through Wonder Woman Volume 1 Outlaw, originally published in 2023 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere and Tomeu Morey.
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Episode 39
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1:42:09

#37 Turtles are like Pizza
Mike and Brian get an email about vagina flowers. Talk about the new Fantastic Four trailer, how tariffs could affect books and stores in the future and despite two very light weeks the many many books they’re currently enjoying. Covering thing...
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Episode 38
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1:04:54

#36 DCeased Unkillables Review
Brian and Mike get into their first sequel! DCeased Unkillables from 2020 by Tom Taylor and Karl Mostert
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Episode 37
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1:14:03

#35 A Touch of Sunday In Your Wednesday
Mike and Brian have chat with The Comic Crypt’s Sunday guy Sean! They cover who he is, what he does and what he’s reading. Leading to all sorts of lovely tangents including how writers and artists are treated and perceived. Briefly dip in to th...
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Episode 36
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1:01:51

#34 Blacksad Review
Mike and Brian get into Blacksad, collected in 2010 by Dark Horse but originally published in the early 2000s. By Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido.
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Episode 35
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1:19:05

#33 New Champions, Enough With The Kids Already!
Brian and Mike talk about a slew of new #1s including Aquaman, New Champions, Magic and Lucky Devils as well as a couple of #2s like All-new Venom and Batman: Dark Patterns. All while, amongst other things, getting hung up on how honorifics are...
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Episode 34
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