Inspired by a recent article Martin read with a quote from a Fox executive, Martin goes on a rant about why Hollywood should double down on comic books as an inspiration for future ideas instead of bashing on studios that rely on comics for a large source of their revenue The numbers don't lie, comic book movies are a hit. Then, Martin takes some listener questions about sequential art, print vs digital and finding the time to get through reading your pull list. 

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It's Tuesday which means it's time for the news on a new episode of Comic Talk Today! In this episode, Martin goes over the seven new launch titles for yet another Vertigo reboot and whether it may be too little too late (or maybe just awesome), plus, Geoff Johns steps down from the Chief Creative Office position at DC and what that means for the movie properties and his writing work. Spoiler, it's really great news! Plus, stick around to the end for another installment of the Comic Predictor in which Martin talks about some of his picks for tomorrow's new comic book day!

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A new week means a new Top Of The Pile on Comic Talk Today! On this episode, Martin discusses some of his favorite reads from last new comic book day including Man of Steel #2, The Unexpected #1, Justice League #1, The Immortal Hulk #1, Doctor Strange #1, Cellies #1, and Sword Daughter #1. But first, a couple of announcements as Martin talks about a couple of new segments he'll be premiering on the podcast including Top 5 starting this Friday. 

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On a special weekend edition of Comic Talk Today, Martin is joined by D'Juan Hammonds from the Collecting Valiant podcast to discuss the latest batch of announcements from Valiant Comics including four new books which may give us an indication of the direction Valiant is taking over the next year or so. Not only do we have new titles but also fresh new talent joining the company including Vita Ayala, Zac Thompson, and Lonnie Nadler so we discuss the importance of that to Valiant's narrative. 

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It's Thursday which means it's time for a little comic book therapy, and on this episode of Comic Talk Today, Martin is joined by the creative duo behind the incredible Australian horror anthology book Culdesac! The trio talks about their love of horror comics, the Australian comic book market, being star struck at conventions, working with Comixology, and of course, the book itself! If you want to grab a print copy, check out Shawmill Comics' Etsy store. 

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Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Comic Talk Today! In this episode, Martin talks about some of his favorite bits of comic book news including the fact that video game retailer Gamestop is getting into the comic book distribution game and what that could mean for the future of print comics, rumors of the return of Cliffhanger!, a creator-owned imprint of Wildstorm, being resurrected over at DC and whether that means the Vertigo name no longer means anything, and of course, the comic predictor in which Martin discusses some of his picks for this week. 

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A new week means a new Top Of The Pile on Comic Talk Today! On this episode, Martin talks about some of the standout books from last new comic book and even though it was a fifth week, there were some strong releases including The Last Siege #1, Hillbilly #10, The Prison #2, Pestilence: A Story of Satan #1, Judge Dredd: Under Siege #1, Harbinger Wars 2 #1, and the pick of the week, Blackwood #1. Where's the Man of Steel talk you ask? Tune in and find out why Martin won't be talking about it this week. 

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On a special episode of Comic Talk Today, returning guest and cohost of a million podcasts, Ronnie Barron, joins Martin to dive deep into the four Comixology Originals launch titles - Superfreaks, Elephantmen 2261, Ask For Mercy and Savage Game. Will these books be worth your time? Listen in and find out! 

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On this special episode of Comic Talk Today, Martin goes in depth into the newly announced line of Comixology Originals titles. All new books will be free to Prime subscribers and that is a game changer. Learn more about Comixology's strategy and about these new books and be sure to leave Martin feedback on Twitter, @geekvine.

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On this episode of Comic Talk Today, the man that started this weekly segment, Aaron Bell, from the Absolute DC Podcast joins Martin on a special episode of Therapy Thursday. Aaron and Martin bounce around the world of comics to discuss the end of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, why the CW Arrow could use a hard reboot next season with the introduction of the Longbow Hunters, #NotMyJoker, Batman Ninja to be turned into a manga, Liefeld's pouches have pouches and we love it and so much more. Plus, the Watchmen trivia challenge to celebrate the release of Doomsday Clock #5! 

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