The Comic Source Podcast

Jace, Trevor from Dark Knight nation and Rocky Comic Boom! break down the penultimate week of Future State. We get a lot more series drawing to a close, but many don't really end. Do the guys notice? Do they mind? What do you think? It's not all bad though Catwoman and Nightwing were a couple of the favorite of the Future State # 1's, so join us to see of the follow up issue # 2's are just as good. Plus we get a Superman rant from Jace!Jace, Trevor from Dark Knight nation and Rocky Comic Boom! break down the penultimate week of Future State. We get a lot more series drawing to a close, but many don't really end. Do the guys notice? Do they mind? What do you think? It's not all bad though Catwoman and Nightwing were a couple of the favorite of the Future State # 1's, so join us to see of the follow up issue # 2's are just as good. Plus we get a Superman rant from Jace!

Jace talks with writer Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz about his current Kickstarter Campaign Area 51: The Helix Project #2. After fully funding and successfully fulfilling the campaign for the first issue of Are 51: The Helix Project, Trevor is already back with issue #2. Jace chats with him about what to expect in the second issue and how he plans on ramping up the narrative. Also they talk about going into the current campaign with more confidence after having learned so much during the first go around. Plus they talk a bit about the reception of the first issue and don't worry. If you missed the debut issue it is available during this campaign also.

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Jace, Manny and Jay talk about some of the titles they've already read that hit comic shops today. For Jay a real highlight is Post Americana #3 as we get insight into what has lead the world into the dystopian future we have seen in the book so far. Manny gives his book of the week to Ice Cram Man #23 which continues to exceed all expectations. The guys also talk about The Next Batman Second Son #1 and why the whole Next Batman concept hasn't been working for them. Likewise with Future State House of El #1, which should have felt grand and epic but was a bit lacking, listen in to find out why the guys felt that way. Meanwhile at AfterShock Kaiju Score ending with a bang and Nuclear Family #1 is an intriguing start to that title. There's plenty more books everyone gave spoiler-free thoughts on and Jace gives a run down of some other titles you might want to be on the lookout for.

Jace and Jon-Paul break down House of X #4, the single most action-packed issue of the whole series. We knew the staked were high and the risk was great, but we weren't prepared for the consequences the X-Men face when their mission to stop the Mother Mold from coming online goes sideways. From the art, to the pacing to the emotion, this issue or pitch perfect as the creative team is firing on all cylinders. Plus, when confronted with the hard, cold facts about the number of mutants and how they have already been hunted to the brink of extinction the guys fully embrace the actions taken by Charles, Magneto & Moira.

Jace and Jon-Paul tackle one of the most action-packed issues of the entire series. Cyclops leads his team of mutants to the edge of the sun to try to take out the orbital platform that will serve as the Mother Mold. If this machine comes online it will eventually lead to the creation of Nimrod and the downfall of all mutants. It's safe to say the stakes have never been higher. We also discuss the ramifications of mutants no longer allowing themselves to be governed by human law. There's a lot going on in this issue so join us!

Jace talks with creators L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith about their new YA graphic novel from DC Comics, Nubia: Real One. It is a realistic and relatable look at being a young black teenaged girl in today's world. When you add superpowers on top of that, things get complicated in a hurry. L.L. and Robyn talk about the challenges that Nubia faces and how they've brought their own experiences both as creators and women of color to the story. It is a story that will resonate with many young people today as they attempt to navigate the ever increasing challenges we face in attempting to make progress on issues of race, school violence, bullying and police brutality. Please join us for a great conversation.

Jace takes a look at Siler Surfer #37 as the Sentinel of the Spaceways continues his search for Thanos. He heads to Titan to learn as much as he can about the Mad Titan from his father Mentor. While on Titan he also encounters Eros again much to his chagrin and meets Drax the Destroyer for the first time. Unfortunately for everyone involved the resurrection of Drax by Chronos is not without it's problems. Drax doesn't exactly display superior intelligence or tactical thinking this time around. Complicating things even further, Drax also seems to be missing the sixth sense he previously possessed which allowed him to track Thanos throughout the cosmos leading to a very annoyed Silver Surfer. When brute strength doesn't help Surfer to ditch the ever-annoying Drax, he turn to more unconventional, even humorous, means.

Jace talks about Action Comics #1010 as the Leviathan Rising story nears it's conclusion. Clark and Lois are undercover as Spyral agents trying to get some answers while Jimmy and Amanda Waller are still hidden away at the fortress of solitude. Meanwhile Bones is questioned by someone claiming to be Kate Spencer but he suspects it is Leviathan right away and gives away nothing to her. The art is great and we like a lot of what is here, but there are a few narrative choices which threaten to pull us out of the story. Listen in for all the details.

Jace is joined by Trevor from Dark Knight Nation and Rocky from ComicBoom! to discuss week six of Future State from DC Comics. It's a bit of a rough week as we continue to see series come to a close, but we don't' get conclusions. Even some books we had that started with promise don't really live up to the ending we were hoping to see. It's not all bad as there are a few stories the guys like, but it's the weakest overall week since the Start of Future State. We know there are some DC fans out there enjoying it, and we are glad that is the case, so join us to hear why we feel this event is falling short and let us know why you think it's succeeding if you are digging it.

Jace dives deep into the first 6 issue of the second volume of Witchblade. It is an all new take on the title and character that started the entire artifact corner of the Top Cow universe. We get a brand new bearer of the Witchblade who is strong, authentic and loyal to her friends. However, she is not without her flaws and has suffered some pretty major traumas throughout her life. How will that affect her using the Witchblade? Could that be part of the reason the Witchblade chose her? Only time will tell, but this series is off to a great start with a compelling case of supporting characters and some incredible art. Even New York City itself is a character in the story in a way it never has been before in a Top Cow book.