Joe Talks Comics

This week, Joe gives his Top 5 picks from the November 2024 comics solicitations for Marvel, DC, Image, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse and IDW.

He also gives his honourable mentions for this month.

You can find the November 2024 comics solicitations for all publishers mentioned at comicreleases.com/category/solicitations/2024/2024-11/, where you can find all the comics coming out that month.

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Episode 108.

This week, Joe talks with his friend Glenn about the most recent season of Doctor Who.

Doctor Who Season 1 (2024) aired from the 11th May to the 22nd June. It starred Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson and more.

This is a full spoilers conversation, so please keep that in mind if you're not caught up on the show!

You can find Glenn on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@glenn_matchett⁠⁠⁠

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Episode 107.

This week, writer Jason Douglas returns to talk with Joe about his current ongoing Kickstarter, Jane American: The Graphic Novel.

Jason Douglas previously came onto the show to talk about Parallel, a dark and twisted sci-fi one-shot in the vein of The Twilight Zone, and the Jane American one-shot, which was successfully kickstarted last year, and leads into the full-length Jane American graphic novel.

It was great to reflect on those books and conversations, and look ahead to the current ongoing campaign and release for the full Jane American graphic novel!

Jane American: The Graphic Novel is currently live on Kickstarter until September 14th at kickstarter.com/projects/724960070/jane-american-the-graphic-novel, so please go support it if you can! Indie comics like this won't happen without your support, so it's vital to their success.

Check out the synopsis for Jane American: The Graphic Novel below, taken from the campaign page:

"In the 1940's, Jane was living a life of family, stability, and hope... until she wasn't! Until tragedy arrived on her doorstep and changed her in unbelievable ways that are better left hidden. Yet, the economic hardships brought on by the end of the war have left Jane with a choice: Stay safe, stay hidden... or embrace who she truly is, and what she can really do, for the sake of everyone that she loves!

Jane American is 132 page full-color Graphic Novel expanding on last year's one-shot. It follows ALL of Jane's adventures and struggles as she comes of age in turbulent times. This story, relatable to kids and adults alike, explores the universal themes of identity, gender, self-worth (being who you are in a world that tells you something different), and small-town societal norms in post-WWII America. With hints of beloved stories like Superman For All Seasons and Archie: 1941, Jane American will break your heart, make you think, and have you on your feet cheering by the end!"

You can find Jason across the internet at linktr.ee/jdouglaswrites

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Episode 106.

This week, Joe talks with writer David Hazan about Kosher Mafia, a new Mad Cave Studios comic written by him, drawn by Sami Kivelä, colored by Ellie Wright and lettered by Simon Bowland.

Final order cut-off for Kosher Mafia #1 is July 8th and it releases August 7th. Make sure to pre-order it from your local comic store, or wherever you get your comics, and support the series and the creators! The synopsis for the series is below:

"In Cleveland, Ohio, in 1936, Howard Berkowicz, the bookkeeper for the Jewish Mob finds himself on the wrong end of an enforcer’s gun when he tries to spur the Kosher Mafia into action against the rising tide of domestic Nazism in the German American Bund."

You can find David Hazan on Instagram and Twitter @DavidTHazan, and on his website at davidhazan.com.

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Episode 105.

This week, Joe talks with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz, creator of Pocket Watch Press and writer of RISE, a new indie superhero comic that asks "what if you had to feel good to do good".

I got to read the first issue of RISE and I enjoyed it, I would recommend checking out the campaign if you're interested!

RISE #1-2 is now live on Kickstarter at ⁠kickstarter.com/projects/thehelix/rise2⁠. Please go support it if you can, as projects like this won't happen without your support. It's vital to their success. Here is more of a synopsis for the comic:

"RISE follows Jonathan A. Prufrock as he delves into what it really means to be a good man while attempting to be super. This 40 page premium print comic explores one male's ego through the elevated life of a superhero and attempts to navigate the pressures of what it really means to be a good man.

How has masculinity become defined by performance? What does that mean for a man who's responsible for the lives of billions? In an industry saturated with superheroes, what makes this one RISE above the rest?

This story is about the man underneath the cape. RISE sets out to confront one man's relationship with his own masculinity, questioning his responsibility to the world around him and the role that he plays within it."

You can find Trevor and Pocket Watch Press across the internet through linktr.ee/pocketwatchpress.

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Episode 104.

This week, Joe talks with indie comic creator Eric Williamson about Prismatic, a kaleidoscopic sci-fi comic book anthology, and the rest of his comics work so far.

Eric is also a great friend, and a fellow member of the League of Comic Geeks community who I've been meaning to interview on the podcast almost since I started it, so it was great to talk with him about his latest project! Prismatic is now live on Kickstarter at kickstarter.com/projects/miscreantmedia/prismatic-a-kaleidoscopic-sci-fi-comic-anthology. Here is a tagline for the comic:

"4 mind-bending tales. 4 visionary artists. 1 unforgettable cosmic journey."

Please go support it if you can, as projects like this won't happen without your support. It's vital to their success.

You can find Eric Williamson across the internet through linktr.ee/ericwilliamson⁠.

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Episode 103.

This week, Joe and Mighty Lee's Comics talk with creator Derek Kirk Kim about his Image Comics series, The Last Mermaid!

The Last Mermaid #4 comes out June 5th, so make sure to buy it from your local comic store, or wherever you get your comics, and support the series and Derek Kirk Kim. The synopsis for the series is below:

"A lone mermaid roams an endless wasteland on a quest beyond reason. To press ever onward, she must survive the interminable stretches between tiny pockets of water, the roaming bands of cybernetic cannibals, and the fearsome mutant beasts. What propels her forward to take such a risk?"

Mighty and I adore the series, so we definitely recommend you check it out!

You can find Derek Kirk Kim on Instagram and Threads @derekkirkkim, and on his website at derekkirkkim.com

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Episode 102.

This week Joe talks with his friend Owen, also known as Anomaly616 and Massive-Verse Central, about their favourite first issues.

The timestamps for the different sections of this episode are below. Thank you to everyone who submitted their favourite first issues for us to mention in the episode!

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:41 How Marvel and DC use first issues

00:09:19 What makes a good first issue

00:14:19 Indie First Issues

01:08:16 Listeners' Favourite Indie First Issues

01:10:42 Marvel & DC First Issues

02:08:27 Listeners' Favourite Marvel and DC First Issues

You can find Owen on Twitter at ⁠⁠@MassiveVerseCEN⁠⁠, on the League of Comic Geeks at ⁠⁠@Anomaly616⁠⁠, and on YouTube at ⁠⁠Owen's Reviews⁠⁠ to hear his thoughts on all things pop culture. 

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Episode 101.

This week Joe celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast with best friend, frequent co-host and awesome comics lover Mighty Lee's Comics!

Massive thank you to everyone for their support over all these episodes, it means so much, I really appreciate it!

Timestamps for the different segments of this celebratory episode are below, thank you to everyone who submitted a question!

00:00:00 General Comics Conversation

01:18:03 Twitter Listener Questions

01:44:35 Best Comics of 2024 So Far

02:58:52 League of Comic Geeks Listener Questions

You can find Mighty Lee's Comics on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mightyleescomics⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Episode 100!

This week Joe talks with writer David M. Booher about his new Dark Horse Comics mini-series, Ghostbusters: Back in Town.

It was a lot of fun to chat with David about all things Ghostbusters, including his process of making the comic, so I hope you enjoy, and it convinces you to read the series!

The first two issues of the series are out now, with the third and fourth issues out in May and June respectively, so make sure to pick them up and support the series if you're interested!

Ghostbusters: Back in Town is written by David, drawn by Blue Delliquanti, colored by Mildred Louis and lettered by Jimmy Betancourt.

You can find David on Twitter ⁠@davidbooher⁠ and on Instagram ⁠@davidmbooher⁠

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You can find your host, Joe Loves Comics, on Twitter ⁠⁠@JoeLovesComics⁠⁠

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Episode 099.