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
57 episodes
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 ...
Ep. 40: From Comics to Screens
It’s a semi-sequel to our earlier discussion about comic book adaptations. This time, the G3eks crew reverse it and casually discuss some of the movie, TV, and streaming adaptations of comic books—as well as the properties we still want to see!...
Ep. 39: Let’s Talk About Kolchak
The intrepid G3eks team remembers the character of Carl Kolchak, the dogged ’70s-era newspaper reporter created by reporter/author Jeff Rice and portrayed by Darren (“A Christmas Story”) McGavin. Kolchak investigated and defeated a variety of s...
Ep. 38: Judging Covers
We’re covering comic book covers! G3eks Moderator Jeff Wooten and Artist Gary Lee discuss what makes an effective comic book cover, pin-up versus action cover art, the cover artists that made an impression, under-rated cover artists, and exampl...
Ep. 37: Back Issue Spotlight - Play Ball!
Remember the time DC super-heroes played DC super-villains in a game of baseball? We’re revisiting “The Great Super-Star Game!” from 1976, looking at why it was influential for one member of the G3eks team, and exploring the differences between...
Ep. 36: Continuity – Everything Counts?
Continuity is one of those topics every die-hard comic book fan has an opinion about (whether positive or negative). In this episode, the G3eks team looks at the sliding timelines and universal reboots related to DC and Marvel Comics and discus...
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Ep. 35: Adaptability in Comic Books
From movies, television, and novels to toys and streaming services, the G3eks team crew reviews the adaptations that appear(ed) in comic books. What works? What doesn’t work? Why do fools fall in love? And why is the once-popular Tarzan an unde...
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Ep. 34: Appearing Now—Top 100 Characters!
The G3eks crew analyzes and debates a recent Comic Vine post listing the Top 100 comic book characters with the most appearances in issues—from the Golden Age to today. Stalwarts, surprises, and shocks abound! Read the full Comic Vine list here...
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Ep. 33: Comic Book First Loves
What are some of the series that you first loved when introduced to comic book reading and collecting? The G3eks team reveals their answers, as well as discusses their efforts in fan art contests and letter column writing. (01:01:41)Them...
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Ep. 32: Comic Book Genres We Love
Believe it or not, comic books are more than just superheroes. The G3eks crew pick some of their favorite non-superhero genres worthy of reading and collecting—crime noir, sword & sandal, and war. From Criminal, Stray Bullets, and Conan the...
