Jav & Charles Talk Comics

In which our heroes finish off Season One with a Busiek fest. Hear their outpouring of love for Marvels and their confusion about Avengers Forever. And on a personal note, we would like to thank everyone that listened to Season One and invite you back to listen to Season Two in 2022 when we talk about Powers Who Killed Retro Girl and Battle Pope in Episode 1.

Marvels Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Alex Ross

Avengers Forever by Kurt Busiek Art by Carlos Pacheko

In which our Hero’s travel back in time to 1602 to see the Marvel age start way too early. And then travel further back in time to see a complete Mouse civilization in the 1100’s in Mouse Guard the most adorable swashbuckling adventure they’ve ever read.

1602 Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Andy Kubert

Mouse Guard Written and Drawn by David Peterson

In which our heroes discuss another Justice League (without bad haircuts) in The Nail and Charles protests too much that he doesn’t dislike Jack “The King” Kirby. They also talk about Old Man Logan

Wolverine #66-72 & Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan Written by Mark Millar Art by Steve McNiven

Justice League: The Nail Written and Drawn by Alan Davis

In which our hero goes to battle alone and attempts to do a solo podcast. He soon comes to the realization that although he might not like it, he’s more of a group book hero.

Ep 12 of Jav & Charles Talk Comics briefly touch on the test pods that Charles did when he thought he could be a solo act. This is the start of one of those test pods. It’s only 5 minutes but it’s also not good, Jav wouldn't even listen to the whole 5 minutes. Although that might have something to do with him not being on it.

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.