The Comic Source Podcast

In this DC Spotlight episode, Jace and Rocky take an in-depth look at another powerhouse week of DC Comics, led by the explosive debut of DC K.O. #1, a game-changing kickoff to one of the biggest DC events in years. They follow that with Absolute Batman #13, where the story takes bold emotional turns that remind readers why this alternate universe has become must-read material. Over in Green Lantern Corps #9, the energy levels are sky-high as cosmic battles and heartfelt moments collide in classic DC fashion. Action Comics #1091 keeps the momentum going with thoughtful character work that redefines legacy and leadership, while Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3 continues its strange and stylish experiment in storytelling. The conversation turns lighter with Supergirl #6, balancing youthful energy and sharp writing, and Aquaman #10, which dives deep into epic underwater adventure. Jace and Rocky also explore the tension and teamwork in Batman and Robin #26, the dark intensity of Batman: Dark Patterns #11, and the moody period atmosphere of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A Leap for Justice #4. The week rounds out with Court: Children of the Round Table #2 and Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #9, both offering unique tones that showcase DC's storytelling range. From universe-spanning spectacle to intimate character work, it's a passionate, energetic breakdown of what makes DC Comics thrive — straight from The Comic Source, your go-to destination for thoughtful comic conversation.

In this episode Jace chats with writer and filmmaker Adam Lawson about his newly launched crowdfunding campaign for Mad Dog Morgan, a horror-wrestling mash-up described as "The Wrestler meets The Shining." Lawson explains how the story follows a broken former wrestler whose quest for self-destruction turns into a supernatural fight for redemption inside a haunted house that feeds on the lost and hopeless. He discusses the emotional and mythic inspirations behind the book—ranging from Jake "The Snake" Roberts' real-life struggles to the biblical tale of Samson—and highlights the creative collaboration with artist Maxi Dall'o, colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Dave Lentz, emphasizing their ability to balance emotion, action, and atmosphere. Jace and Adam also explore the craft of comic storytelling, the importance of lettering and color in setting mood, and the rewards of direct-to-reader crowdfunding. The episode closes with details on exclusive Kickstarter tiers, including a limited New York Comic Con ashcan, and Lawson's reflections on why Mad Dog Morgan offers a fresh, heartfelt, and over-the-top experience for fans of both horror and wrestling.

In our latest DC spolight, Jace and Rocky run through a busy October 1 slate while previewing NYCC plans for panel live-tweets and interviews if Jace can make it to the show plus industry buzz from Vertigo and big Marvel/DC crossover whispers. The kick things off by breaking down the current Batman era's tone and art, while debating Gotham's law-and-order vibe as it compares to real-world events currently. Gotham Academy: First Year is Jace's first exposure to the property and Ricky get a "Wednesday-esque" feel from it, the Justice League: Omega Act Special is a perfect jumping on point into the next big event, DC K.O. and sums up everything happpening in DC over that last year. Poison Ivy's run earns kudos for layered, flawed character work. Cassandra Cain's globe-trotting martial-arts arc sparks a deep dive on DC's fight-lore and works for Rocky while Jace is still underwhelmed, while Absolute Green Lantern's dense worldbuilding is best enjoyed as fresh space opera rather than familiar Lantern canon. A slick heist setup in Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League shines for character moments, while Absolute Superman spotlights Kal's evolving bond with Sol, his AI guardian and and also Kal's Smallville ties, Adventures of Superman: Book of El builds future-era intrigue, the Zatanna Panic Halloween anthology offers bite-size spooky detours to celebrate Halloween, and JSA reaches a long-awaited finale. As always Jace gives a rundown of collected editions out this week also and the guys wrap things up with their weekly rankings of all the DC titles they've read.

DC Spotlight September 24, 2025

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Jace and Rocky cover 15 books in this week's DC spotlight We get a rturn to its roots with a mystery-heavy Detective Comics kicking off, a gritty street-level Green Arrow, and an adrenaline-charged Green Lantern chapter that sets up next week's finale of the Starbreaker Supremacy. Superman fans get a double feature with the most dangerous place on Earth for Superman, El Caldero, being that exact place he has to go in Superman Unlimited and an action-packed Superman #30 that leans into Legion lore and big, heroic moments for characters you might not expect. Elsewhere, they check in on Harley Quinn, the sleek international turn in Catwoman, and how Absolute Wonder Woman is steadily leveling up. The duo explains why the new History of the DCU is a handy canon refresher and check in on the second issue of the new Elseworlds batman story. They also cover Mr. Terrific: Year One, with some great interactions between Michael Holt and Jefferson Pierce, better known as Black Lightning. Finally, they talk about how Justice League Unlimited helps set the stage for the coming event, DC K.O. Join us for all the details, plus a run down on collected editions out this week and a historic facsimile that goes all the way back to DC's origins.

Jace welcomes creators Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins to the show to chat about their recently released graphic novel Pizza Witch from Skybound's YA Comet line. They dive into the story of Roxy, a young witch chasing her dream of mastering pizza magic despite the skeptics around her, with the help of her grumpy cat familiar, George. Sarah and Stef share the inspiration behind the book, the fun of building a colorful magical world filled with skeletons, ghouls, and crystal dragons, and how the project evolved from webcomic to nearly 300-page graphic novel. Packed with humor, heart, and hopefulness, Pizza Witch is a perfect read for younger audiences—or anyone who loves a magical adventure.

Jace welcomes brothers Inaki and Roy Miranda to talk about their long-gestating story Arcadia. Set in a world where humans are just a memory, mysteries about for the survivors, who are they? Where do they come from? In the ruins of what once was, those that remain awaken in silos with an overwhelming imperative to survive and there are those that help them. Who is the singularity trying to stop them? That is just one of the mysteries to be answered in Arcadia. You can join the Kickstarter campaign now to get a preview of the 12-issue story to come. The preview is a full comic issue with a taste of whats to come. Join us as the Miranda brothers talk about balancing the huge scope of the story with the intimate quality of individual survival for those that are awakening.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of September 17, 2025. We see Nightwing make a questionable decision based on a "feeling" that seems like it may coe back to haunt him, Bizarro World is saved in the pages of World's Finest while Power Girl comes face to face with people she least expects. Batman Second Knight continues it's look at the earliest days of Batman as the world is on the brink of a second world war and Absolute Flash has the rogues finally catching up with Wally West, but when they do things don't go how you might expect. Join us for details on all this books and more!

Good As Dead - Release Date: September 17, 2025

Jace welcome David Lapham to the show to talk about Good As Dead. Releasing through Skybound, David works with his long-time collaborator, Maria Lapham to bring an intriguing, fast-paced story to life. It may be set in a small town, but there is big-time drama going on in Port Linden. Long-time tensions between two families in the town are finally coming to a head as a big change to the town's infrastructure is about to take place. Just as that is about to happen, disaster strikes, but who is behind it and why? Filled with interesting characters, Good As Dead exhibits that signature style and character driven story that we have come to expect from these Eisner-award winning team.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC titles for the week of September 10, 2025. It's a big week with tons of titles. Absolute Batman shows Bane's actions possibly starting Bruce's friends down the path to villainy while Dak Patterns continues to look at his early years in Gotham. We also get a chance to see a very different version of Batman as the Gotham By Gaslight era continues in League for Justice. Trinity keeps time-hopping and the Children of the Round Table receive their weapons with both titles very appropriate for young readers. The debut issue of Red Hood shows real potential for the character and the art is amazing. Fire and Ice continue their journey into hell and things take a turn for the worse for Superman as he continues to be exposed to the new forms of Kryptonite. The action and emotion of Green Lantern Corps is superbly balanced while Aquaman has more assertivesness while amongst the trinity than he ever has before, could this hint that he has a big role to play in DC K.O?

Jace welcomes fan-favorite artist J. Scott Campbell and publisher Scott Dunbier to the show to chat about J. Scott's first ever artbook and first ever Kickstarter. For the first time get a chance to see the behind the scenes pieces of Danger Girl art, plus Wildsiders, a never finished project from J. Scott including some never before seen artwork from the unpublished issue #3. Hear from J. Scott and Scott as they talk about what to expect in the campaign, what rewards are available and how detailed the artwork that is included is.