ComicsQuest

ComicsQuest

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ComicsQuest episodes

  • Arkham Asylum (The Long Haul Ep. 4)
    It's episode 4, and we're still going! Writer and comics historian Alan Kistler comes to to the show to discuss Grant Morrison and Dave McKean's seminal Batman graphic novel "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth". It's a fun time!
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    Original art by Dave McKean
    Cover design by Case Aiken
    1 hr 52 min
  • Squadron Supreme (Ep.3.10)
    Here we are at the end of season 3, with returning guest Case Aiken! This week we dig into the 12 issue maxi-series SQUADRON SUPREME from writer Mark Gruenwald and artists Bob Hall and Paul Ryan. This alternate Marvel universe story from the mid-80s follows the titular superhero team, lead by Hyperion, as they tackle the seemingly impossible task of curing America's issues (poverty, unemployment, food shortages, mass violence, and even death) in one year.
    (CW: This story involves manipulation and rape.)
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    1 hr 44 min
  • Ballistic (Ep. 3.09)
    Jesse Ferguson of Recorded Tomorrow returns for the penultimate episode of season 3! This week we dive right into the weird, gross, and fantastic world of BALLISTIC. This five issue miniseries by Adam Egypt Mortimer and Darick Robertson tells the tale of Butch and Gun, an air conditioner repairman and his sentient firearm sidekick, respectively. You think that sounds weird, wait until you meet the rest of the cast.
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    1 hr 32 min
  • Batman: Father's Day (The Long Haul Ep. 3)
    Alex LaVelle makes his first appearance on The Long Haul! For episode three, we discuss the single issue story "Father's Day" (from Batman Annual #3) by Tom Taylor and Otto Schmidt, which follows a night in the life of Batman from the point of view of his butler and caretaker Alfred Pennyworth. Yes, we talk about one issue for an hour. What else would you expect from us?
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    Orginal art by Otto Schmidt
    Cover design by Case Aiken
    1 hr 8 min
  • Nimona (Ep. 3.08)
    MJ Bradley-Lestrange (Circle of Friendship, The Rob Thomas [No Not That One] Robcast, Reignite, and A Certain Point of Yule) joins the show to gush about "Nimona"! This webcomic turned graphic novel by Noelle Stevenson tells the story of the titular character, a shapeshifter, as she joins up with villain Ballister Blackheart.
    (CW: This conversation involves talk of trauma and coping with traumatic experiences.)
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    1 hr 9 min
  • Warlock by Jim Starlin (Ep. 3.07)
    Angela "Bones" Bullock returns to discuss a Marvel cosmic classic, Jim Starlin's "Warlock"! This 13 issue run, told across 4 different titles, follows Adam Warlock as he confronts the Magus and the Universal Church of Truth, meets and teams up with Gamora and Pip, battles Thanos alongside the Avengers, and possibly even cheats death?! Listen (or read) on to find out true believer. Excelsior!
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    1 hr 27 min
  • Watchmen (The Long Haul Ep.2)
    It's episode 2, and we're already digging into one of the most influential comics of the 20th century (for better or worse). This week we have past guests Case Aiken and Paresh Maharaj on to discuss (at a concerning length) "Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
    (CW: This story and discussion contains graphic and sensitive material involving sexual assault and child abuse and murder.)
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    Original art by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins
    Show art by Case Aiken
    3 hr 21 min
  • We Stand on Guard (Ep. 3.06)
    Paresh Maharaj of Busted Limes returns to discuss "We Stand on Guard"! This 6 issue miniseries by Brian K. Vaughn and Steve Skroce follows Amber as she joins fellow Canadians to defeat the United States and drive them out of her country.
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    1 hr 30 min
  • Sweet Tooth (Ep. 3.05)
    Third time's the charm! The wonderful Alex LaVelle (The Rob Thomas [No Not That One] Robcast, Minds at Yeerk, Panelology) returns to discuss Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth". This 40 issue series follows a boy with antlers named Gus who leaves his home in the woods to travel and discover the apocalyptic world he was sheltered from.
    CW: This episode contains discussions on suicide, child and sexual abuse, forced surgery, and genocide.
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    2 hr 35 min
  • JLA: Earth 2 (The Long Haul Ep. 1)
    Welcome to episode one of The Long Haul, the new sister podcast of ComicsQuest, and we're kicking this endeavor off with a crossover! The boys from Men of Steel, Case Aiken and Jmike Folson, join the show to discuss JLA: Earth 2, a graphic novel by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. This story follows the Justice League as they enconuter a heroic Lex Luthor from a parallel Earth and accompany him to his world, which is ruled by the Crime Syndicate.
    Twitter: @ComicsQuestShow
    Theme: @TheDanPurcell
    Website: certainpov.com
    Art by Frank Quitely and Laura Martin
    Show art by Case Aiken
    1 hr 5 min

About ComicsQuest

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Ever wanted to start reading comics, but don't know where to start? No problem! J.D. Martin is here to help you on your journey. Along with a roster of wonderful guests, he'll be discussing a different comic every week, guiding you through the good, the bad, and the real weird of this fantastic world of words and pictures.