A deep dive into the history of the cover enhancements, gimmicks and variants that publishers have utilized to increase sales and awareness. Many of those same incentives are now used by studios and theater chains to drive interest in films and DVD collections as well. Plus, Recency Bias! What is it and how it applies to THE BATMAN! 

When Image Comics exploded in the 90’s, Hollywood was quick to come knocking on the door. How is it that we don’t live in a sea of Image Comics movies and shows? Rob takes you through all the near misses and might have been’s and discusses how it could all still come together. Plus, DiCaprio, Cruise, Pitt, Chalamet…will they ever suit up as comic book heroes?

Is there a secret formula to creating a hit comic book? Have your favorite titles followed a blueprint for success! We pull the curtain all the way back! Plus the story behind “Give Jack His Artwork Back!” 

Another examination of The Numbers gives us the sale that rocked Pop Culture! A Spider Man page from 1985 sold at auction for 3.3 million dollars last week and has turned the comic book art wheel on its head! Plus, Stephen King’s essay on Dark Knight and a look at the sagging numbers for Batman that stretched over a decade, threatening the future of the franchise! 

Macho Culture is exploding! All things Macho are surging in pop culture! Yellowstone! John Wick! One Punch Man ! Networks and studios are scrambling to capitalize on what they call the Macho factor! Marvel comics used to be the King of The Macho Way! Jack Kirby was the most Macho creator of all time! Why exactly is Macho on the rise and what is already capitalizing on its brazen approach to storytelling?!

Take a group of legendary talents, bring them together and launch a popular new creator owned publishing line that takes comics by storm, sound familiar? It should, it’s the story of Pacific Comics, 1981! Also, we look forward towards Robert Pattinson’s The Batman and highlight the primary influences that shape it! 

Just how close were you to getting theme park rides featuring Image Comics? How about Live-Action arena tours featuring your favorite Image characters? Closer than you will ever know! It’s time to unearth the unspoken stories for The Untold Tales of Image Comics! Our celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Image Comics continues! 

For 30 years, Image Comics has been a catalyst for tremendous change throughout the comics industry. But what if, it all never happened? In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, we follow the roads less traveled and examine a world without Image Comics?

A Non-Spoiler filled discussion of the latest Spider Man film to close out the year and our 2nd season! Rob shares his for this epic installment for the wall crawler and his enthusiasm for a movie he believes is the end of the year celebration we all hoped for and deserve! 

The world of comic books was rocked by the news of George Perez failing health. His work on Avengers, Fantastic Four, Titans and Justice League is an inspiration to the entire industry. Rob shares insights & interviews as well as stories from his own personal journeys with George, all while celebrating the many outstanding achievements of the illustrious George Perez.