Comics Discourse 114

Not another death in comics? Don’t worry there’s always the Replacement Character! In this episode, we dive into some of our favorite stand-ins and successors from DC Comics, Marvel, and other publishers. Plus, Bryan shares stories from his first-ever San Diego Comic-Con, and we talk recent reads including Superman, Justice League Unlimited, The New History of the DC Universe, and Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion.

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We journey into the hilariously twisted world of I Hate Fairyland by Skottie Young (Image Comics), diving deep into the first story arc and all its gory & madness. Plus, X-Men talk with the Age of Revelation #0 (Marvel Comics), as Jed MacKay and Humberto Ramos set the stage for a new mutant event and the start of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring by Patrick Horvath (IDW). 

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We are pleased to welcome back special guest Anthony G from the Sloth Love Chunk Podcast as we discuss Walt Simonson’s acclaimed Fantastic Four run, covering issues 337–341 and featuring Thor, Iron Man, Galactus, Nebula, the Council of Kangs, Death’s Head, TVA, Gladiator, Avengers, and Dr. Druid.

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We begin a new monthly spotlight focusing on the legendary DC Comics Justice League International run by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire starting with issues 1-7. Jam packed incredible issues featured Batman, Guy Gardner, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle, Doctor Fate, Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, and many other characters, including the introduction of Maxwell Lord. 

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We celebrate the Summer of Superman by traveling to the future to Superman Final Crisis - Legion of Three Worlds by Geoff Johns and George Perez. Plus more DC Comics talk on Green Lantern, The New History of the DC Universe, Doomsday Clock, Superman Birthright, All-Star Superman, Gary Frank, and Mark Waid. 

If you would like to hear episodes where we discussed Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Superman stories, please check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-42-superman-and-legion-of-super-heroes/id1653462591?i=1000622239954 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-137-superman-and-brainiac-by-geoff-johns-and/id1653462591?i=1000708930267

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CD114 co-hosts art by Drew Moss with art by Tim Meakins

We look back at the first half of 2025 and discuss our favorite comic books and manga from several publishers, including Image Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and other publishers 

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We conclude our Young Avengers Monthly Spotlight with the fantastic Marvel event, Avengers: The Children Crusade by Allan Heinburg & Jim Cheung, which featured the Young Avengers, New Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Capital Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Magneto, Quicksilver, Doctor Doom, X-Men, X-Factor, and many more. Plus comic talk with Thunderbolts, DC Comics Injustice, and the new Giant Sized X-Men Special. 

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We are joined by special guest Russ from Gotham by Geeks podcast to discuss WTF Comic book moments or storylines that were regrettable, either at the moment or later on with the passage of time. Plus major comic book talk including Aquaman, Marvel Comics Ultimate Universe, DC Comics Absolute Universe, Ghost Machine, Energon Universe, Dynamite Animated books, Millarworld, Predator, and Aliens!

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We discuss a few new incredible Image Comics books: Invincible Universe Battle Beast by Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley, Lost Fantasy by Curt Pires & Luca Casalanguida, and Exquisite Corpses by James Tynion IV & Michael Walsh. Plus Sleep, Spawn The Curse of Sherlee Johnson, Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn, Metal Hurlant, Dr Fate, Green Lantern, and Legion of Super-Heroes. #Skybound  #TinyOnion #DCComics

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We discuss the Terrifics series by Jeff Lemire with a spotlight on the Tom Strong crossover issues, 7 - 10, with art by Dale Eaglesham, Viktor Bogdanovic, and Jose Luis. Plus Dark Nights: Metal, Dark Multiverse, Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, Captain Planet, Those Not Afraid, Metamorpho, and Geiger.

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