God and Comics

Over the years, many iconic superheroes have been replaced by other less-well-known characters. Sometimes this has been done to add diversity to the world these heroes live in, while other times it is simply a way to spice up a long-running story. What are we to make of it when characters we have invested so much in are replaced? How does this relate to the replacement of priests and pastors? The crew explores all this, plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

Nostalgia has become a powerful force in popular culture. Sometimes it’s nostalgia for characters from childhood and sometimes it’s nostalgia for a golden age that we never actually lived in. The crew goes retro with this episode, discussing some of their favorite nostalgia-provoking comics and the reason why nostalgia is such a powerful part of the human experience. All this, plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

Bringing the year to a close with a few comic book depictions of Christmas that we have enjoyed—some silly and some solemn. Full episodes will return in 2020. From the God and Comics Crew to you and yours, Merry Christmas!

Throughout the history of comics, writers and artists have found interesting and creative ways of working music into their work. On this inaugural episode of season 6, the crew discusses the use of music in comics, the power of music as an art form, and the music that moves us to see bigger truths. All this plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

Marjane Satrapi’s memoir about growing up in Iran in the wake of the cultural revolution is perhaps more poignant today than it has ever been. The crew is joined by Leah Libresco to discuss this classic book and its portrayal of faith, freedom, and the unique challenges that come with growing up in a nation divided by war and ideology.

Is the real villain Thanos? Or is it death itself? The crew tackles these big questions and more from "Avengers: Endgame." And oh yes, there are spoilers. All the spoilers. This episode will spoil this film, the last film, and possibly the milk in your fridge, so listen at your own risk. All this plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

Vampire stories continue to be popular in our culture and they have always been a staple of comics. The crew is joined by "Jennifer the Damned" author Karen Ullo to discuss the appeal of these bloodsucking fiends and why we find them both so seductive and so scary. All this, plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

This episode was recorded in February, but because of some technical difficulties (Father Jonathan's computer decided to transform into an expensive paperweight), it is only now available. But it figures that a computer would rebel against this episode because it's full of good conversation about robots and the way we project our hopes and fears onto them.

Fr. Jonathan talks with writer Leah Libresco about the new Captain Marvel film, the joys of 90s nostalgia, and the need for some Kree/Skrull fan fiction. New full length episodes coming soon, so stay tuned!

Join the crew for a deep dive into the wet and wonderfully cheesy world of Aquaman. Discussion includes such strange and fun topics as the divine right of kings, the need for a mediator between worlds, and the alcoholic beverages that we wish we had drank while watching this movie. Plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!