Eric Hoffman and Jason Sacks, 2 of the editors of Steve Gerber: Conversations (published by University Press of Mississippi) are joined by writer and critic Nick Hanover to discuss three of Steve Gerber's late  '90s and early 2000s comics: Hard Time, the revival of Howard the Duck and a two-part Superman Elseworlds story by Gerber. The team delves deep into Gerber's work, exploring the ideas and motivations behind those often brilliant comics. This is the third part of a multipart series about Gerber, because Jason loves talking about Gerber!

Steve Gerber: Conversations is available in ebook and print form via Amazon and other outlets.

"O'Ryan Gang and the Deep Six" is yet another amazing issue of Jack Kirby's New Gods. Jason and Amir discuss Kirby's amazing cosmology, the weird coloring choices between different versions of these comics, Kirby's passion for youth, the redemption of Claudia Shane and Victor Lanza, and much more.

"Death is the Black Racer!" But as Jason and Amir discuss Jack Kirby's New Gods #3, they ponder if a flying skiier is as cool and interesting as a certain silver skinned guy on a surfboard. Also, they talk much more about Jack Kirby's astonishing storytelling, the mysterious purpose of the Black Racer, and Darkseid's latest infernal plans.

The Fourth World is Jack Kirby's cosmic sublime. Amir and Jason continue their reading of Jack Kirby's New Gods with a discussion of New Gods #2, "O Deadly Darkseid!" It's a fun and lively conversation we think you'll enjoy!

Jack Kirby's New Gods is one of the greatest comic series of all time. Jason has read these comics many times but Amir is completely new to them. Together they decided to work their way through Kirby's sublime cosmic series together. Join them for part one of what we think is a very interesting discussion about this great comic.

Eric Hoffman and Jason Sacks, 2 of the editors of Steve Gerber: Conversations (published by University Press of Mississippi) are joined by writer and critic Nick Hanover to discuss three of Steve Gerber's 1990s comics: Foolkiller, Sludge and Nevada. The team delves deep into Gerber's work, exploring the ideas and motivations behind those often brilliant comics. This is the second part of a multipart series about Gerber, because Jason loves talking about Gerber!

Steve Gerber: Conversations is available in ebook and print form via Amazon and other outlets.

Eric Hoffman and Jason Sacks, 2 of the editors of Steve Gerber: Conversations (published by University Press of Mississippi) are joined by writer and critic Nick Hanover to discuss four of Steve Gerber's great 1970s comics: Morbius the Living Vampire, Son of Satan, Shanna the She-Devil and Guardians of the Galaxy. The team delves deep into Gerber's work, exploring the ideas and motivations behind those often brilliant comics. This is the first part of a multipart series about Gerber, because Jason loves talking about Gerber!

Steve Gerber: Conversations is available in ebook and print form via Amazon and other outlets.

This week noted comic historian Frank Young joins Jason to discuss ELMO, a classic lost comic strip which Frank describes as "like David Lynch created Li'l Abner. As the conversation reveals, ELMO was a unique comic full of dark humor and strange characters, a fascinating portrait of post-WWII America and a hell of a great read. Even if you haven't read it, I think you'll enjoy the conversation -- and then you'll want to rush out and buy the collection on Amazon.

First Second Books editor Robyn Chapman joins Jason this week to discuss Stuck Rubber Baby, one of the finest graphic novels of the 1990s and a brilliant exploration of LGBTQ awakening, the civil rights movement and much more. As Jason and Robyn discuss, this is a graphic novel of rare beauty and depth, the product of a brilliant cartoonist at the absolute top of his skills.

Hope you enjoy and please leave feedback on Apple Podcasts if you do.