An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of

In their first episode the Ladies introduce themselves and some of their favourite pastimes, speak about what they like, love and loathe, and generally talk nerdy to you.

Ladies of Valhalla is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at media from female or female-identifying creators, or featuring female or female-identifying characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them at [email protected]

The Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer. ‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarry

SO MANY AMAZING NEW BOOKS THIS WEEK!!! Between Justice League #1, Deadpool #1, Ant-Man & The Wasp #1, Brother Nash #1, Garfield: Homecoming #1, The Highest House #1, etc. etc. etc., the Talking Comics crew had TONS of comics to talk about on talking comics. And Jess is back just in time for the latest issue of Batman!!! (PS - What is the Batman/Joker 'ship portmanteau??? Joey has an idea...)

Also, the gang talks some of the big news out of DC regarding Geoff Johns and Vertigo AND the breaking news about the return of Unstoppable Wasp!!! And Into the Spider-Verse!!! And Cloak & Dagger!!!

Also also, dream casting a 2018 reboot of the iconic '60s Batman tv series!!!!!!!

Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include: Paper Girls #21,Bombshells United #19, Giant Days #39, Ant-Man & Wasp #1, Ant-Man & Wasp: Living Legends #1, Stowaway to the Stars, About Betty’s Boob, Garfield: Homecoming #1, Brother Nash #1, Moon Girl #31, Sword Daughter #1, The Last Siege #1, Justice League #1, The Highest House #1, Wallace the Brave, The Space Odditorium #1-4, Deadpool #1, Where We Live, Batman #48, and Dazzler: X-Song.

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

Ever want to PLAY GOD and change the reality of your favorite comic book universe??? On this week's podcast, Steve, Joey, and Bob have a RETCON PARTY and discuss the singular, watershed moments that they would alter and CHANGE THE UNIVERSE FOREVER!!!

Also, it's that time of year again: DOOMSDAY CLOCK IS BACK!!! Also, the end of Abbott, a little My Little Pony, and BENDIS' TAKE ON MAN OF STEEL!!!

Book titles talked about during this week’s episode include: We Are The Danger #1, Ms. Marvel #30, Infinity War Countdown: Captain Marvel, Lockjaw #4, My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries #1, Survival Fetish #2, Dodo, Man of Steel #1, Amazing Spider-Man #796-800, Ms. Marvel #19-30, Vampironica #1-2, Abbott #5, Doomsday Clock #5. 

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

On this week's podcast: Bob, Melissa, Eisner Award-winner Prof. Carolyn Cocca, and Steve wax rhapsodic about a host of comic books, offer some fresh perspectives on both Deadpool 2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story, and talk about their favorite Comic Book movie soundtracks of all time!

Book titles talked about during this week's episode include: 100 Bullets, Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E., Legion of Monsters, Batgirl #23, Batman Beyond #20, Black Panther #1, Secret Six Vol. 3, Unhinged, A Life in Comics, Welcome to the New World, All Summer Long GN, Batman: White Knight, and Green Lantern: Earth One, Vol. 1

Also, here's a link to the Writer's Experience podcast where Steve was a special guest. Be sure to check it out: https://soundcloud.com/writerexperience/ep3

"Time to make the CHIMICHANGAS!!!" The gang's all here to review the latest in Fox's X-Marvel CinematiX X-Verse (XXX). Profanity, violence, and puns abound... oh yeah and they talk about the movie, too. LOLZ. 

Books talked about this podcast include: Batwoman #15, Dead Hand #2, Bombshells United #18, Brave & Bold #4, X-Men: Wedding Special #1, Barrier #1-3, Fraggle Rock, American Born Chinese, Eternity Girl #1-3, Edge of Venomverse #1-5, Venomverse #1-5, Batman #47, Thor: Gates of Valhalla, Flavor #1.. 

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

Joey's back this week as the gang dives deep into some crazy comics, some big changes over at DC Comics, and a ton of listener questions. Melissa checks out some Eisner nominees, Bob checks in with the end of Batgirl & the Birds of Prey and the first post-Erica Henderson issue of Squirrel Girl, and Steve read Venom #1. 

Books talked about this podcast include: Squirrel Girl: 2 Fuzzy, 2 Furious, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #32, Batgirl/BoP #22, Velvet Vol. 1-3, The Foreigner, Old Man Logan, Angelic Vol 1, Redlands Vol. 1, The Tea Dragon Society , Venom #1, Metal: Justice League - No Justice #1 , The New Mutants: Dead Souls #3, Domino #2. 

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

Bob, Jessica, and Steve are holding down the fort, this week, so you'd better hold onto your butts. This episode, the crew recap their Free Comic Book Day adventures, present extended Lightning Rounds, and answer a whole bunch of fun questions from both our listeners and co-hosts. Plus, mythological creatures, esteemed coffee dates, and Starfleet assignments! Buy the ticket, take the ride!

Books talked about this podcast include: Red Sonya / Tarzan #1, Giant Days #38, Marvel Rising #0, Moon Girl #30, Abbot #4, Zero's Journey #1, Street Angel Dog, The Ghost & The Owl Vol. 1, Death & Glory #1, Batman #48, DC Nation #0, A Girl in the Himalayas GN, Be Prepared GN, and Rock Candy Mountain Vol. 1 & 2

'NUFF SAID, TRUE BELIEVERS.

FYI: WE GO FULL SPOILERS @ ~53:00. So watch out!

Avengers: Infinity War is the 19th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is directed by Joe & Anthony Russo from a script by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt, and many more. It is in theaters now!

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The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

Before the gang succumbs to AVENGERS INFINITY WAR HYPE HYPE HYPE, there are still comics to discuss!!! This week: an adorable graphic novel called My Boyfriend is a Bear, a new series from Image called Skyward, and the landmark 1000th issue of Action Comics!!!

Also, the gang dissects the new Venom trailer, chats about the ongoing mindmess that is Legion, and takes a slew of Listener Questions!!!

This week's question is from Joey: Pitch a solo series and a team-up book featuring characters that you feel finally deserve their time to shine. Any publisher. Heroes or villains. (We know: not really a question... but Joey's weird, soooo...)

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The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].

Lots of comics on this week's episode, including the second issue of Gideon Falls, the first issue of Dead Hand from Image, the thirty-first issue of Squirrel Girl (and a send-off for Erica Henderson), the eighth issue of Eternal Empire, and two new Marvel number ones: Exiles and DOMINO (from pod-fav Gail Simone!)!!! Oh yeah, and the epic 700th issue of Captain America!!!!

Also, Melissa and Joey debate the season 8 finale of The Walking Dead.

Also also, as per Mr. Bob Reyer himself, the gang gets creative with the responses to this week's question:If you could have your favorite piece of literature (novel, short story, poem. film, anything) turned into a graphic novel, what would it be, and who would be on the creative team behind it???

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The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Melissa Megan who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at [email protected].