G3eks Speak
The official podcast of G3eks, an Eastern North Carolina-based trio of comic book readers/collectors who host the annual G3ektacular Comic Book and Toy Show. Discussions include topics such as Comic Books, TV/Movies, Animation, Toys, and More!
Episodes
66 episodes
Comic Attractions: Movies We Want!
The G3eks team suggest the comic book series they'd like to see finally make it to the big screen, as well as select the ones they’d prefer a do-over. (Runtime: 01:26:01)Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by
For Completion's Sake
To complete or not to complete? That is the question on this episode of “G3eks Speak.” Whether too many issues, questionable storylines, scarcity, unlimited crossovers, etc., we take a look at how difficult it is these days to be a comic book c...
Even More...Hot Takes!
Artists, marriages, and covers...oh my! The Internet’s comic book “hot take” opinions keep arriving on a heater, and the G3eks team closes out this two-part episode debating some eye-opening online takes about the X-Men, Spider-Man, Batman, and...
Return of the Hot Takes
Too many Batman Family members? The importance of Frank Miller? The mediocrity of Alex Ross? The G3eks team debates these and several other Internet-posted comic book “hot take” opinions. Get ready to sizzle in this sequel-of-sorts to a scorchi...
Bronze Age: Ten Most Valuable
This episode analyzes the top ten most valuable comic book issues of the Bronze Age (1970-1984) according to the 2026 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. We will also check out how the most valuable issue stacks up against the other number-one c...
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Assembling Avengers
What Marvel super-heroes would you put together on the dream team of Avengers you’d like to read? The G3eks team picks the characters they’d really like to see fill five roster spots for their Avengers team—as well as the five villains banding ...
Re-Read: The Golden Age, Part Two
Full spoiler alerts on as we review the second half of the James Robinson-Paul Smith mini-series "The Golden Age" published by DC Comics.
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Re-Read: The Golden Age, Part One
A non-spoiler discussion covering the first half of the DC Comics mini-series "The Golden Age" written by James Robinson and drawn by Paul Smith.Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by
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A to B to C
It’s time to make the list—The A List, the B List, the C List, etc. We’re randomly picking comic book characters and figuring out their popularity today and which list they’re best suited. Then we’re comparing two characters to see which one is...
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Comics! The Magazine! The Review!
“G3eks Speak” reviews the brand-new print publication “Comics! The Magazine” and the reason for its existence. Remember: We all go a little mad sometimes. (01:24:20) Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by
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What the Fashion?
Whether to boost sales, reflect the times, or give creative teams new inspiration, character redesigns are a frequent trope found in comic books; however not all redesigns are created equal. The G3eks team of Jeff Wooten, Richard Patterson, and...
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Mount Rushmore of Marvel
What four monumental comic book characters make up the "Mount Rushmore of Marvel?" Spider-Man and Wolverine seem no-brainers, but are they? What other super-heroes (or super-villains) can be considered? Have movies and streaming replaced comic ...
It Starts With a Venom Sketch
A post-episode record, off-the-cuff conversation begins with a critique of a Venom sketch drawn by panelist Gary Lee and a look at that character’s design evolution. Then we move into a variety of some of the G3ek-iest comic book topics imagina...
The Under-Rateds
Comic books are not just about key issues and epic storylines. Sometimes there are those series that are solid reads yet unfortunately have fallen through the cracks of the general comics fandom. The G3eks team suggests some “under-rated” comic...
G3eks Roundtable 1
Pull up a chair and join our casual comic book-related conversation around the G3eks virtual comics shop. We’re starting off with the recent, record-breaking art auction featuring original pages from Superman #75 and springing off into whatever...
RE-Read: The Judas Contract
DC Comics’ “The Judas Contract” (New Teen Titans #42-44, Annual #3) has long been considered one of the greatest super-hero comic book stories of all-time. So just what is it about this story that generates such a passionate response? Are reade...
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Better Draw: The Writing or The Art?
“What I can do is sell a comic drawn by Michelangelo and written by my dog, but what I cannot do is sell a book written by William Shakespeare but drawn by my mom.” The quote from a Todd McFarlane interview recently resurfaced on the Internet. ...
Ep. 48: Memories in Four Color
The G3eks team strolls down memory lane looking at how comic book buying (newsstand, direct market, online, etc.) has evolved during their lifetimes. But has it improved? And what's up with the convention stories? Quit yelling at clouds and tak...
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Ep. 47: Greatest Runs – Snubs & Surprises
The readers have spoken, and now it’s time for the G3eks team to speak about their reactions to the comic book creator runs chosen #11-100 in the recent Top 100 of All Time compiled by Brian Cronin of cbr.com. What were some of the ...
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Ep. 46: Greatest Runs – Top 10
The readers have spoken, and now it’s time for the G3eks team to speak about their reactions to the comic book creator runs chosen as the Top 10 of All Time compiled by Brian Cronin of cbr.com. What’s too low? What’s too high? What’s just right...
Ep. 45: The Great…What If?
Unpublished stories. Runs cut too short. Creative teams that never were. The G3eks team daydreams about the comic books that should have hit shelves and spinner racks. (45:59) Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by
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Ep. 44: “3” Questions (Jan. ’26)
It’s the debut of a new monthly feature—The G3eks’ “3” Questions. This month, our team answers: (1.) Which Fantastic Four team member could lead a regular solo series today? (2.) Has trade writing hurt comic book storytelling? (3.) Which comic ...
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Ep. 43: Indie-pendent Tastes
This double-sized episode is devoted to those wide variety of comic book titles published outside the realm of Marvel and DC—the indies! We’re picking our favorite indie titles and creators from yesteryear and today…and even looking at what ele...
Ep. 42: It's About Legacy
Time always marches on—so let’s take time to talk about legacy and replacement characters in comic books. What works? What doesn’t work? How important is legacy? Who are the best characters? The worst characters? (01:04:00)Theme Music: “...
Ep. 41: "Trading" Thoughts
Wait for the trade collection? But what type of trade—an omnibus or multiple volumes? Hardcover or paperback? Remastered or left alone? Are there advantages to sticking instead with single issues (don’t say “floppies” ‘round these parts)? What ...
