Jav & Charles Talk Comics

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

Episode 2

In which our heroes discuss more Black Hammer and Marvel’s answer to the Justice League, Squadron Supreme. Listen to hear Charles constantly call Squadron Supreme, Suicide Squad and learn here that he tried to type Suicide Squad in this description instead of Squadron Supreme.

Squadron Supreme Marvel Comics 12 issue miniseries September 1985 – August 1986 written by Mark Gruenwald

Black Hammer a Dark Horse Comic by Writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dean Ormston July 2016

In which our heroes partake in their first ever podcast with a wide-ranging comics discussion primarily focused on the comics they read for the episode.

Under Siege an Avengers arc written by Roger Stern and John Buscema August 1986

Black Hammer a Dark Horse Comic by writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dean Ormston July 2016