In which our hero’s break the fourth wall in their discussion of Gwenpool. They also talk a about a very political Batman arc and Charles and Jav both decide that maybe comics shouldn’t be political. Or at least not so blatantly nationalist.

The Unbelievable Gwenpool Written by Christopher Hastings Art by Gurihiru

Batman 10 Nights of the Beast Written by Jim Starlin Art by Jim Aparo

In which Charles rambles on about Spider-Man for an hour Jav talks some too. First they discuss Spider Island which Charles suggested (of course, the little fanboy) and then they discuss Saga: star crossed lovers have a child, interstellar war, battle for the baby. And a raucous good time was had by all.

Spider Island Written by Dan Slott Art by Humberto Ramos

Sage Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Fiona Staples

In which the nerdery runs rampant. Star Wars is finally addressed as well as Star Trek. Oh yeah and they talk about the beginning of Grant Morrisons run on Doom Patrol and the first volume of Y: The Last Man. And Charles really had some strong notes for something he says he loved.

Y: The Last Man Volume 1 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra

Doom Patrol Written by Grant Morrison Art by Richard Case

In which our heroes close out the Silver Age Superman with Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow and usher in a new era with Ms. Marvel. Also Jav swoons over Swan and Charles proclaims he’s more interested in character than art.

Ms. Marvel Volume One No Normal Collects Issues 1-5 2014 Written by G. Willow Wilson Art by Adrian Alphona

Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Written by Alan Moore Art by Curt Swan

In which our heroes get back to basics with two more comics. Alias: Jessica Jones another noirish suggestion from Charles about a damaged former super hero turned private eye. And a The Golden Age a very non-political comic book about how golden age character would have reacted after the end of World War 2. They also talk about how awesome Ted Lasso is and make plans to convert this to a Ted Lasso appreciation pod.

Alias: Jessica Jones 2001 Written by Brian Michael Bendis with Art by Michael Gaydos

The Golden Age 1993 Written by James Robinson with Art by Paul Smith

In which our friend Ceasar Alcala joins Jav & Charles to talk about Black Widow the first movie they have seen together since Endgame (stupid covid). Where Ceasar asks the most important question, who makes their suits? Check our twitter feed for the answer @JandCtalkcomics.

In which our heroes discuss how racism turns people into monsters and also discuss Bitter Root a comic with those themes. They also talk about WE3 a sweet comic about a dog, cat, and bunny just trying to find their way home and the friends they meet along their way.

Bitter Root Volume 1 November 2018 Written by Chuck Brown and David F. Walker with Art by Sandford Green

WE3 2004 Written by Grant Morrison with Art by Frank Quietly

In which our heroes meet the Flintstones and learn the best part of life is people and not things. And in The Eternals they learn that the world was inseminated by the Celestials who created three races… well you’ll learn more when you listen. Also, Charles and Jav continue to promote The Public Library. It’s free, Yo.

The Flintstones Volume 1 2016 written by Mark Russell, art by Steve Pugh

The Eternals Volume 1 1976 written, drawn and edited by Jack Kirby

Hey bro! It’s episode 4 bro our heroes are talking about Hawkeye and how much fun Russian gangsters in track suits can be and also, about Mutant Massacre, with an awfully alliterative title. Good arc though, bro.

Hawkeye 2012 Issues 1-5 first issue Aug 2012

Mutant Massacre 1986 Mutant crossover event written by Chris Claremont, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson

Episode 3

In which our heroes branch out from superhero comics and read Stumptown a detective story set in Portland with all the gritty noir you could want, but also stay with the tried and true with Justice League from 1987 giving our heroes the opportunity to discuss Guy Gardner’s haircut.

Stumptown Volume One 2009 written by Greg Rucka with art by Justice Greenwood

Justice League Issue 1-6 starting in May 1987 written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatis with art by Kevin Maguire