Perfect Bound Comic Book Podcast

Today on the show, we talk about instances where ads and mini-comics have been inserted into certain titles in such a way as to break up the reading experience, leading us to wonder whether or not the industry has lost touch with their readership – or perhaps they just don’t... Continue reading →

Today on the show, we welcome Tatiana Gill – our guest from The Panel Jumper **Live**. We brought her back because we felt we didn’t have enough time during the live show to really get to know her and so we wanted to bring her back for a full episode… and... Continue reading →

Today on the show, we talk about a smattering of comics news stories, including: • Comicsalliance.com has announced that it is closing • Watchmen is getting an R-rated animated adaptation • Mike Mignola has a new vampire title • The Hugo Award nominations have been announced, and the graphic novel... Continue reading →

Today on the show, we discuss the similarities and differences between independent and alternative comics. Tune in to find out where and how we draw the distinction. Next, we acknowledge some “forgotten” creators. Who are the other Bill Fingers to Batman’s Bob Kane? Some we mention are Steve Ditko, who... Continue reading →

Today on the show, we kick things off with a final push for the upcoming Panel Jumper **LIVE**, coming this Friday, April 14th at 8pm. Click the image for tickets. After our big commercial push (seriously, buy your tickets), we talk about a genre of comics unusual from the rest:... Continue reading →

Today on the show, we find out what the word is that describes a person who loves the rain. On topic, we mourn the passing of Bernie Wrightson and Bill Paxton; DC’s livestreaming the announcement of their big summer event and how we probably won’t watch; the Power Rangers movie featuring the... Continue reading →

Today on this “funny” episode, we spend some time talking about humor comics. Many comics can be humorous, so we explore comics that fall squarely within the genre of comedy. We also discuss the link and the disconnect between comic books and the comic strips you find in your local... Continue reading →

Today on the show, we start with a new segment called “Sell Me,” wherein Ben admits he tried watching the Genndy Tartakovsky Clone Wars series, but soon got bored (and the 12 year old inside him died a little). A discussion about the extended Star Wars universe ensues, leading the... Continue reading →

Today on the show, Nicole gives us a post-mortem on 2017 Emerald City Comic Con, and how – among all of the Chewbaccas, and Harley Quinns, and Astro Mechs – the big hit was the real live cosplaying cat at the Comics Dungeon booth. Other topics include an addendum to... Continue reading →

Due to the release of Monsters Unleashed, today we talk about Marvel’s classic monsters, such as Groot, Mangog, Xemnu, and our favorite: Fin Fang Foom. We also talk about the greatness – and missteps – of the storied Alien franchise. Which Alien movies are masterpieces, and which are total garbage?... Continue reading →