"BY THE HOARY HOSTS OF HOGGOTH!!!"

This week, the Talking Comics crew is joined by Editor-In-Chief Bobby Shortle to review DOCTOR STRANGE, the latest addition to the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. The gang gets into the story, the visuals, the casting, and the future of the mystical side of the MCU in a lengthy conversation on the film.

Also, Joey rejoins Mara, Steve, and Bob to talk tons of comics--including some iconic Doctor Strange stories from years' past--the recently announced Young Justice Season 3, and the latest Wonder Woman trailer!!!

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In addition to the plethora of comics (double the Wonder Woman, double the fun!), the gang discusses the recent harassment of Mockingbird writer Chelsea Cain. Bobby steps in at the beginning of the episode to highlight the Talking Comics stance when it comes to harassment: as a site and a group of fans, we celebrate and respect all comics fans and do not tolerate people who are hateful about the things we make or enjoy. Please remember to be respectful to all fans and realize that every comic is someone's favorite comic.

We chat about Horimiya, Demon Prince of Momochi House, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Giant Days, Wonder Woman, and more!

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n our quest to seek out entertaining and engaging comic book sources, Bob and Steve set up shop to record a special podcast within the walls of Android’s Amazing Comics in Sayville, New York. While there, your friendly neighborhood podcasters enthusiastically chin-wagged about their new comic book day selections. Additionally, Bob sat down for some real talk with key members of the store’s delightful staff. Throughout the laughs and outpouring of information, we’re reminded of just how important it is to have kind and inclusive individuals managing these endangered establishments.

We hope you enjoy this special presentation, and we hope to bring you more like it in the near future!

This week, the Talking Comics crew talks comics (obviously), but also pops over to the TV side to talk Supergirl on the CW!!! Steve and Bob leads the conversation on the (positive) changes to the show, including its new stable of characters and emotional core. Staying on the TV side, Joey talks about the devastating Walking Dead Season 7 premiere. (#RIP[SPOILERS]).

The gang gets into the newest additions to the DC Young Animal imprint, Cave Carson has a Cybernetic Eye and Shade the Changing Girl, and Mara discusses the potential longevity of the weirdness of the new string of books.

Also, does Marvel's announced RESURREXION promise a return to form for the X-line of books????

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This week, the gang talks comics upon comics upon comics upon comics forever!!! Steve's out rockin' out with FAILURE, so it's just the trio of Mara, Bob, and Joey chillaxin' all cool in the studio. Topics this week range from Rogue One trailer thoughts and Star Wars comics to the longevity of DC Rebirth to the consequences of the Civil War II delays on some of the Marvel NOW! launches. Also, Wonder Woman. Obviously.

This week, the gang recounts all their New York Comic-Con escapades and adventures!!! From Mara's mega awesome Star Wars panel to Bob's favorite encounters down Artist Alley to Steve's non-stop tour of pretty much every single thing that happened, the Talking Comics crew has got NYCC on the brain. Even Joey (who missed the actual convention this year, despite literally living within swimming distance of Manhattan...) gets in on the fun and recounts the epic super amazing Talking Comics meet-up that happened Saturday night!!!

Other topics include last week's big Marvel NOW! releases, Jessica Jones and Champions, several listener questions, and an epic rant about the Power Rangers trailer that just dropped. Check it!

One final note: a special thank you to all of the amazing listeners and friends of the show that came out to the meet-up and to the con generally!!! It was an amazing weekend bolstered even more by amazing people. And to everyone that couldn't be there in person, we remain eternally grateful to your support and spectacular-ness as we stumble along! #READCOMICS

This week, the Talking Comics crew welcomes Marty Langford back to the podcast for an update on his upcoming documentary, DOOMED! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's THE FANTASTIC FOUR. Bob leads the lively conversation through the World's Greatest Unreleased Cult Film!!! DOOMED! will be released VOD on 10/11/2016 and on DVD 12/20/2016!!!

Also, Steve attended the freaking premiere of Luke Cage!!! The gang talks their general (NON-SPOILERS!!!) impressions on the latest Marvel series from Netflix!!!

Of course, it's not all TV and Movies, as the crew talks tons of comics, including Josie and the Pussycats, Spider-Woman, Ms. Marvel, Lake of Fire, Jill Thompson's Wonder Woman: The True Amazon, and the just-announced The Spirit: The Corpse Makers by Francesco Francavilla.

It's all comics all the time in this week's episode of Talking Comics!!! Mara and Steve break down the first two parts of "NIGHT OF THE MONSTER MEN" (the first crossover of the Rebirth era), Joey gets real about the current state of Marvel's CIVIL WAR II event, and Steve reaches back into the archives for Jill Thompson's classic Scary Godmother.

And, in classic TC fashion, the gang covers comics from a whole slew of publishers in the Lightning Round, including Archie Comics, DC, IDW Publishing, Marvel, Vertigo, Dark Horse, Boom! Studios, and Image!!!

Also, listen through the show for some major announcements regarding the Talking Comics crew's plans for NYCC and upcoming episodes!!!

This week, the Talking Comics crew gets right down to it with some of the most dazzling books from last week, including the tragic Detective Comics #940 and DOOM PATROL #1, the debut series for DC's new Young Animals imprint. Also, Steve and Joey talk at length about Raina Telgemeier's latest graphic novel, Ghosts.

Bob takes the lead on breaking down Marvel's December Solicits and kickstarts a conversation on the just-announced Hulk relaunch by Mariko Tamaki, which features Jennifer "The Artist Formerly Known As She-Hulk" Walters as the titular jade giant.

And in big announcements, Mara talks about the upcoming Wonder Woman and Psychology, which she is co-editing!!!

"To the past and future children of the movement"

The Talking Comics crew delves deep into the critically-acclaimed graphic novel trilogy, MARCH, by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and artist Nate Powell. The three-volume collection captures the vital, complex history of the Civil Rights Movement from the Lewis' perspective on-the-ground at the time. Brilliantly executed and authentic, MARCH stimulates an emotional, evocative conversation from the crew.

Also, Mara and Bob rave about the latest issue of Paper Girls, Steve gets dazzled by Glitterbomb #1, and Joey tries to navigate the quagmire that is Alters #1.

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