Zach and Mike break down Pulp by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips. A sharp, emotional noir tale about an aging outlaw-turned-writer facing Nazis, mortality, and one last chance to do the right thing. It’s part Western, part crime thriller, part real American history… and one of the best graphic novels of the last decade.

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This week, we continue our series of creators we are thankful for as Zach and Mike dive into the Absolute Batman Annual #1, featuring a powerful new story written and illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson (Do a Powerbomb, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth).

Zach breaks down why Johnson’s gritty, kinetic art and storytelling make this one of the most striking Batman tales in years. A raw, violent, and deeply human look at what justice means in a broken world. Along the way, the guys talk about Batman as a man of the people, how DWJ balances chaos with compassion, and why his work always manages to punch you in the heart.

Then, they revisit one of Johnson’s earlier works. The Superman: Red & Blue short story that proves even the Man of Steel’s greatest power might be love, empathy, and a good Kansas dad. Things get personal as Zach and Mike reflect on fatherhood, legacy, and the messages that shape who we become.

It’s an episode that mixes laughs, deep comic talk, and genuine emotion. Everything that makes Bros, Foes, and Heroes what it is.

Absolute Batman Annual 1 (DC Comics, 2025)

Writer: Daniel Warren Johnson

Penciler: Daniel Warren Johnson

Inker: Daniel Warren Johnson

Colorist: Mike Spicer

Letterer: Clayton Cowles

Superman Red and Blue Issue 5 (DC Comics, 2021)

"Generations"

Writer: Daniel Warren Johnson

Penciler: Daniel Warren Johnson

Inker: Daniel Warren Johnson

Colorist: Daniel Warren Johnson

Letterer: Daniel Warren Johnson

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In this week’s episode, Zach and Mike dive deep into one of the most emotional and beautifully crafted stories in Fantastic Four history, “This Man, This Monster” from issue 51 (1966), written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby.

Zach kicks off a month of gratitude by focusing on creators he’s thankful for, starting with The King himself, Jack Kirby. Together, the guys explore how this story captures everything that makes Kirby timeless.

Along the way, they talk about Kirby’s incredible artistic process, the humanity behind Ben Grimm, and the kind of storytelling that could only come from the man who helped shape the Marvel Universe. There’s laughter, deep appreciation, and just enough chaos to keep it classic Bros, Foes, and Heroes.

Fantastic Four Issue 51 "This Man...This Monster!"

Writer: Stan Lee

Penciler: Jack Kirby

Inker: Joe Sinnott

Letterer: Artie Simek

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In this special episode, Zach and Mike sit down with comic book writer T.S. Luther to talk about his upcoming series The Digger. a four-issue pulp thriller about what might happen if Indiana Jones hunted Short Round.

T.S. opens up about walking away from a soul-crushing corporate job to chase his dream of writing comics, how collaboration with artist Sam Gudilin turned one wild pitch into a full series, and why making comics is always a labor of love.

It’s a funny, honest, and inspiring look at the realities of indie comics, from cold-pitching publishers to finding creative partners who make your stories better.

The Digger hits shops January 14, 2026, and final orders are due December 1, 2025. Ask your local comic shop to preorder it today through Invader Comics!

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Casper isn’t so friendly this time.

For our Halloween special, Zach and Mike dig up a 1954 Harvey Comics story where Casper takes mean pills, torments his ghost roommates, and possibly commits light cartoon manslaughter.

From Doctor Gooseflesh to ghost tar & feathers, this is one of the strangest, funniest Golden Age comics we’ve ever covered.

Plus: Baby Huey’s diaper issues, Hot Stuff’s possible Christmas special, and the dark truth about ghost milk.

Comic Covered: Casper the Friendly Ghost Issue 22 (Harvey Comics, 1954)

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We continue with our spooky season coverage by taking a look at Superman Issue 344 from February of 1980. What happens when Superman has to battle not one but two famous monsters? Sit down, kick your feet up, and let Zach and Mike tell you all out this zany adventure!

Superman Issue 344 (DC Comics, 1980)

"The Monsters Among Us!"

Writer(s) -Paul Levitz & Len Wein

Penciler - Curt Swan

Inker - Frank Chiaramonte

Colorist - Glynis Oliver

Letterer - Ben Oda

Editor(s) Julius Schwartz & E. Nelson Bridwell

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The Justice League can handle aliens, monsters, and gods… but what about magic?

This week, Zach and Mike dive into the spooky side of DC Comics with Justice League Dark (Vol. 1), the New 52 series that brought together Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, and more to fight threats too weird for Superman and Batman to handle.

Expect chaos, confusion, Constantine comparisons, and Mike’s eternal hatred for Robin, plus a preview of next episode’s Halloween crossover where Superman faces Frankenstein and Dracula.

Comic Covered: Justice League Dark Vol. 1 (Issues 1-6, by Peter Milligan & Mikel Janin)

Hosts: Zach & Mike

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Halloween season hits Bros, Foes & Heroes as Zach and Mike dive into some of the wildest horror comics ever printed and somehow manage to record the whole thing shoulder-to-shoulder in Mike’s office.

This episode covers three gloriously strange horror anthology stories:

A 1954 couple who get tired of waiting for dinner… and start eating themselves

(Weird Mysteries Issue 9)

A world of microscopic people facing an 8:30 p.m. “appointment” with x-rays

(Witches Tales Issue 25)

And a 1970 vampire Santa Claus story that ends with the real Santa showing up for revenge (Web of Horror Issue 3)

Plus, there’s plenty of off-the-rails banter about sandwiches, movie posters, and the true meaning of “Spooky Ass Comics.”

A perfect mix of old-school horror, bad morals, and Halloween chaos.

#halloween #comics #spookyseason #comicbooks #brosfoesheroes

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This week, World’s Finest Wednesday gets spooky as Zach and Mike cover the first-ever issue of Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane and the completely unhinged story “The Witch of Metropolis.”

When Lois breaks a mirror in front of a portrait of “Mad Molly,” she’s cursed to turn into a witch every night for seven years. Cue flying brooms, hexed bullets, jealous scoops, and Superman secretly making all her spells come true just to protect her feelings.

It’s a Golden Age fever dream featuring old-age serum fumes, magic incantations, and maybe the most convoluted explanation Superman’s ever given. Plus, the guys dive into vintage DC ads, including mail-order axes, patriotic mottoes, and the inexplicable Rex the Wonder Dog.

Spooky Season continues on Bros, Foes, and Heroes!

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Spooky Season begins!

This week, Zach and Mike dive into one of Marvel’s strangest horror stories, "Hellcow!" from Giant-Size Man-Thing Issue 5 (1975, Marvel Comics). Written by Steve Gerber with art by Frank Brunner, this bizarre tale follows Howard as he faces off against a 300-year-old vampire cow named Bessie… a creature created when Dracula got thirsty and no humans would let him in.

Along the way, we talk swamp monsters, wet superheroes, Steve Gerber’s battle with Marvel, and how Hellcow somehow survived to later team up with Deadpool. It’s absurd, educational, and the perfect way to kick off October on Bros, Foes, and Heroes.

Come for the vampire cow. Stay for the comic chaos.

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