This week: A return to form for one of the most famous characters ever, Superman. Scott Snyder writes an elegant story starring a version of the boy Kent we all remember and love.

Reading list: History: Action Comics #1 (1938), 11, 59, 149, 662; Superman Vol. 1 #1 (1939), 75, 188, Annual 11; Superboy # 2 (1949), Superman Vol. 2 #75 (Death of Superman. For the podcast: Superman Unchained #1-9

This week: We head back over to Marvel and discuss Netflix's Luke Cage series. Plus, some thoughts about John Shnepp's The Death of Superman Lives.

Reading List: Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1, Luke Cage Power Man # 17, Power Man and Iron Fist #50, Power  Man and Iron Fist #125 (These are all the same run, so just real them all.), Cage #1

Watch List: Luke Cage Season 1, Episodes 1-13

This week! We pick up on the Justice League stuff from last week, try to explain the difference between Justice League and JLA, and fall in love with Steve Trevor.

Reading List: New 52 Justice League 7-12 and New 52 Justice League of America 1-5

This Week! We're continuing our deep dive into the New 52! Following our Aquaman show last week, we're joining up with the whole Justice League to see how this shindig was originally kicked off!

Reading List: Brave and the Bold #28, Justice League of America #1, Justice League of America #64, New 52 Action Comics 1-6, New 52 Justice League 1-6 (1-12 optional)

If you're looking for some help with chronology, this will help out a little bit: www.comicherald.com/new-52-reading-order

This week! Ben and Eva (finally) dive headfirst into the DC Universe with Geoff Johns' Aquaman run!!!

Reading list: More Fun Comics #73, Adventure Comics #260, Justice League of America # 228-230, Justice League #243, Aquaman vol 2 #1, Aquaman Special #1, Aquaman vol 7 (New 52) #0-16

This week: A full breakdown of the Carol Danvers/Rogue storyline. Very serious stuff.

Reading List: Marvel Super-Heroes #13, Ms. Marvel #1,Captain Marvel #18, Avengers #171, 199-200, Avengers Annual #10, Uncanny X-Men#171, 182, 185, 236, 237, 246, 247, 269.

This week: Eva shares some insight on cosplaying, we discuss the Russo's explanation of Captain America, and our extensive breakdown of the manga Ghost in the Shell! Also, Ben apologizes for the poor audio. He forgot to turn on the mics because he fell asleep before recording.

Reading List: Ghost in the Shell traceback, volumes 1, 2 & 1.5.

Watch List: Ghost in the Shell animated movie, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (television series)

This Week: An extended look at the publication of Spider Man. Plus a short look at B-Squad, a local comic book, and we're joined by our friend Brett Jordan. 

Check out B-Squad here.

Reading List:

·      Amazing Fantasy #15 first appearance

·      Amazing Spider-man # 1 1963

·      Amazing Spider-man #31 first Gwen Stacy

·      Amazing Spider-man #25/42 first Mary Jane Watson

·      Amazing Spider-man #38 (last Ditko issue)

·      Amazing Spider-man #39 (First John Romita Srissue)

·      Amazing Spider-man #50 (Spider-man no more!)

·      Amazing Spider-man #96 – 98 (anti-drug issues.Change to comic code)

·      Amazing Spider-man #121 Death of Gwen Stacy

·      Amazing Spider-man #252 Black Suit

·      Amazing Spider-man Annual #21 The Wedding ofSpidey and Mary Jane

·      Amazing Spider-man #298 (first Todd Mcfarlaneissue)

·      Amazing Spider-man #313 (Famous McFarlane cover)

·      Amazing Spider-man #328 (last McFarlane issue)

·      Spider-man #1 vol1 1990 (the McFarlaneissues/famous cover)

TRADE EDITIONS:

·      Spider-man vs the Green Goblin – collectsAmazing #17, 96-98, 121-122 & 200

·      Spider-man/Mary Jane “You hit the Jackpot”

·      Spider-man Death of Captain Stacy/Death of GwenStacy

·      Spider-man Son of the Goblin

·      Spider-man vs Black Cat

·      Spider-man vs Venom

·      The Amazing Spider-man: Saga of the AlienCostume

·      Spider-man Birth of Venom

·      Spider-man vs Silver Sable

This Week: We dive into what makes a good villain, covering opinions about Silence of the Lambs, Josh Trank's Chronicle, and the thing that some people call Suicide Squad. Also, our in-depth breakdown of Black Panther!

Reading List:

Fantastic Four #52-53 & 119, Fantastic Four Annual #5, Tales of Suspense #97-99, Jungle Action #5-24, Black Panther Vol. 1 & 2, Marvel Comics Presents #13-37

This Week: The insane world of Marvel Cosmic brings us renegade characters from around the universe: The Guardians of the Galaxy! And... A Hot Toys Stand rant.

Reading List:

Guardians of the Galaxy: Marvel Super Heroes #18, Avengers 167-177, Anything from Vol 2 & 3.

Star Lord: Marvel Preview #4 & 11, Thanos #8-12, Annihilation Conquest: Star Lord mini series.

Gamora: Strange Tales #180-181, Warlock #9-11, 15, Infinity Watch Series

Drax: Iron Man #55, Infinity Watch Series, Annihilation Conquest Series

Rocket: Marvel Preview #7, The Incredible Hulk #271, Rocket Raccoon Mini series (1985)

Groot: Tales to Astonish #13, The Incredible Hulk Annual #5, Nick Fury's Howling Commando's mini series, Annihilation Conquest mini series

Also recommended with the Infinity Watch series: Infinity Gantlet, Infinity War, Infinity Crusade.

Sac Anime Dates: Sept. 2-4

San Fransisco Comic Con: Sept: 2-4

Merced Comic Con: Sept. 17th

Chico Con: Aug. 27th