Collected Comics Library

On this week’s show, Chris and Andy go over DC’s updated collected editions initiatives - straight from Dan Didio’s Facebook page, a deep dive into DC’s Black Label Editions and the reissues of the Walmart 100-Page Giant Comics. Also on the show Star Wars #108 (or as Andy calls it #50.1), Avengers: Endgame ticket prices are out of control, new Marvel Retrospectives from Yoe Books (IDW) and what may be the most bizarre comic in years: Giraffes on Horseback Salad from Salvador Dali, the Marx Brothers and Quirk Books.

This week Chris and Andy go over funding campaigns for Airboy #51, Steve Ditko’s Mr. A Returns, Baltimore Omnibus Vol. 1, plus the Shazam! movie, and the trouble of releasing trades before hardcovers, and lastly we go over selections from the June 2019 solicits

Chris and Andy have spoiler-filled, honest review of Captain Marvel and both of them are very confused as to what exactly the plot was and if your wanting to get into Captain Marvel Comic books which is the first trade paperback to start with? The guys also talk about of how to organize your comics with the CLZ app, and an email that covers everything from Marvel Masterworks, Swamp Thing, Carmine Infantino and Tom Strong.

In this special episode, Chris is a guest on the . Picking up right were we left off in the last episode, Chris and Kurtis finish talking about which includes some great stories from Mike Baron, Luke Ross and Whilce Portacio! Plus, it’s Punisher vs. Daredevil in a classic crossover, and Frank joins known criminals to take down other known criminals in the Marvel Graphic Novel, Assassin’s Guild! It’s fun shoot-em-up action from beginning to end!

In this episode, Kurtis is joined by Chris Marshall to talk about the original Punisher mini-series, Circle of Blood, by Steven Grant and Mike Zeck, and the first five issues of Punisher’s first ongoing series, by Mike Baron and Klaus Janson.

Chris and Andy start off by lamenting the Neal Adams’ Batman: Odyssey, digital option from your local library (Hoopla, OverDrive, Freegal, RBdigital), Warren Ellis and his ideal comic book format, Usagi Yojimbo is leaving Dark Horse for IDW and what that means for new collected editions, Batman: The Caped Crusader and Batman: The Dark Knight Detective trade paperbacks, and Andy shares his comic book store adventures in California.

Chris and Andy pick their favorites for the 2019 Eisner Hall Of Fame and Chris casts his ballot live on the podcast. Who does he vote for? You’ll have to listen to find out. Also on the show: Black Hammer Hoopla/TPB/Library Edition banter; George Pérez announces his retirement and the guys have a few funny stories on run-ins with him; a complete rundown and current prices for DC’s artist and writer-centric hardcover books Legends of the Dark Knight and Tales of the Batman - find out which ones are going for over $100 and speculation on which will get rise in price next; finally IDW/LOAC has announced LOAC Essentials, Vol. 13: Charlie Chan, will there be any backlash due to racism in these 1938 comic strips similar to that of Shazam: The Monster Society of Evil?

Chris and Andy talk about the passing of creator Batton Lash and his Archie vs Punisher work, Gerry Conway and his thoughts on the Punisher logo being used by police and military personnel, what to do with collected editions that we’ll never read, comic book store owner Brian Hibbs blaming DC, Marvel, and President Trump for his lack of sales, Roughneck by Jeff Lemire, and an email on the Marvel Omnibus Variant covers, why it’s done and if they are even necessary.

Chris and Andy get down to the annual Adopt A Character show. Chris chooses Green Arrow, specifically the Mike Grell run, while Andy is picking up Jonah Hex, in just about every incarnation possible. You are welcome to follow all year long and we welcome you to join in – details are in the show. We also talk Daredevil and Punisher Marvel Epic Collections, statues and collectibles and why Jack Kirby is so great.

Chris and Andy go over Chris Ryall’s return to IDW and what the future may hold for one of their favorite publishers, the 2019 Marvel Omnibus lineup including Thanos, Conan, and Steve Ditko and finally discuss the Aquaman movie.