Comics Matter
We are a Comic Book Podcast covering the importance of storytelling through comics. We cover character history, critically review stories and products, and help save money in the process. We hope to create a safe and positive Comic Book Community.
Episodes
21 episodes
Episode 21 - Absolute Wonder Woman by Kelly Thompson, This episode is Absolutely Wonderful
Hi Everyone,Just in Time for Xmas, my gift to you is the Absolutely best book of the Absolute Line, Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman's Absolute Wonder Woman Vol 1.Spoilers for Issues 1 through 7 of this series. ...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20 - Absolute Batman Volume 1: The Zoo by Scott Snyder
Hi Everyone,In this week's episode we discuss Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's hit series, Absolute Batman Vol 1Spoilers for Issues 1 through 6 of this series. I'm using a New Mic for this and I'm really happy with the...
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Episode 20
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35:53
Episode 19 - Digital Libraries & Wayne Family Adventures
Hi Everyone, This episode is a bit of a guide to using Digital Apps. We go into GlobalComix, Marvel Unlimited, DC Infinite, Shonen Jump, and Webtoon. None of this is sponsored, just a quick overview of each app.&nb...
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Episode 18
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35:48
Episode 18 - Dr. Strange Issue 1 by Derek Landy
Hi Everyone, This Episode is a listener request from my friend and Listener "BEEF." In this episode we do Good issue one or Bad Issue one by Derek Landy and Ivan Fiorelli. Is it good, is it bad, is it somewhere in betwee...
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Episode 18
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Episode 17 - Ice Cream Man, The Mortal Coil Shuffle!
Hi Everyone, In this week's episode we discuss the weirdest "Comic Book" I've ever read. The Mortal Coil Shuffle by the Ice Cream Man team. Extreme levels of content/trigger warnings for death, divorce, and life ...
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Episode 17
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32:46
Episode 16 - Somna with Special Guest KadiahBear!
Hey EveryoneIn this extremely special episode, the smartest person I know joins the podcast, my wife, Kadiahbear. We talk about Somna by Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay. I won't bury the lede here. This episode is about as...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15 - Batshelf Tour
In this episode we cover the Batshelf! This covers all the batman and batman accessory books on my BatShelf. This includes my favorites and most hated!What books on this shelf would you like me to talk about a little deeper? ...
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Episode 15
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33:39
Episode 14 - Minor Arcana Vol 2 Jeff Lemire
Hi Everyone, In this week's episode we discuss the second Volume of Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire.We changed up some audio equipment for this episode. Please let me know if you think anything has improved. Next We...
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Episode 14
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29:54
Episode 13- Can we share a universe? Absolutely
Hi Everyone, In this week's episode we cover how Shared Universes work with the Tree of Comics, and then we splash off a bit in the cool new universe all the kids are using, the Absolute Universe.Next week Minor Arcana Volume...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12 - What makes a good issue one, featuring Strange Tales issue 1 by Jeremy Whitley
In this week's episode we cover Strange Tales Issue one by Jeremy Whitley, and talk about what makes a good issue one. Next week we talk about the intricacy of Shared Universes and begin our Journey into the Absolutes wit...
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Episode 12
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35:22
Episode 11 - Minor Arcana Volume 1 by Jeff Lemire
In this week's episode we breakdown and review Minor Arcana Vol 1 by Jeff Lemire!This series is one of my favorite new stories. We go into magic, mysticism small town life and Witchy Vibes. My cat makes a guest appearance, which is...
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Episode 11
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48:10
Episode 10 - The Seasons by Rick Remender, Is this a Hand Mirror or a Hand Grenade?
Hi everyone!Get ready to drop everything in your hands, and prepare for a good look in the mirror as we cover this week's episode the Seasons by Rick Remender. Somehow I think we can dodge most content warnings in this one. I...
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Episode 10
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51:20
Episode 09 - Grim by Stephanie Philips - Death, Life and Metal!
In this week's episode we dive into the world of Stephanie Philips and Flaviano's Grim!As always, this is horror please see content and trigger warnings below. Big Shoutout to the Crew of the Talking Comics Podcast. I w...
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Episode 9
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54:06
Episode 08 - Exquisite Corpses Vol 1 The Murder Games!
In this week's episode we dive into the world of Tiny Onion with Exquisite Corpses Vol 1. (Issues 1-3) by the crew of Tiny Onion, James Tynion IV, Pornsak Pichetshote, Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi, Valentine De Landro and Jordie Bellar...
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Episode 8
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36:48
Episode 07 - We all Scream because of the Ice Cream Man (Issue #25 Blind Read)
Welcome to Horror Month! I am so excited to share this unhinged episode with you, where we talk about Issue #25 of Ice Cream man. Please see Trigger/Content Warnings at the bottom. Seriously, this series deals with absurdism a...
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Episode 7
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29:41
Episode 06 - Detective Comics: Black Mirror - What's the opposite of Dick Grayson?
Black Mirror is Written by Scott Snyder, with Art by Jock And Francesco Francavilla.This episode is a bit of a character Study of Dick Grayson vs James Gordon Jr. Content/Trigger Warnings: We talk about personality diso...
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Episode 7
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31:54
Episode 05 - The King of Gotham? Tom King's Batman - I Am Gotham
In this week's episode we splash off in the opening Arc of Tom King's Batman. Join me as I breakdown the plot, theme and character of this Story. Did I love this story, did I hate this story? Was I confused? Tune in This week ...
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Episode 5
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33:59
Episode 04 - Nine out of Three Batmen Agree this is Matt Fraction's Batman
Hey Everyone, This week we discuss Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's first issue of Batman! The first few minutes is a spoiler free discussion. You'll get a giant warning when spoilers are about to happen. Is...
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Episode 4
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34:05
Episode 03 - Batman: The Owl Saga
Hi Everyone, this Episode explores Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's Court of Owls as part of the New 52 Relaunch. This episode got heavier than expected or intended. I only forgot to say about three things that I really wanted...
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Episode 3
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42:48
Episode 02 - Learning to Read!
Hi Everyone, in this episode of Comics Matter, we discuss a few good starting points on your first steps in your Comic book journey. We have no affiliation with any organization discussed here, and no affiliation with anyone but ourselves. ...
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Episode 2
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