The Comic Source Podcast

Jace and Rocky talk about the DC Comics for the week of February 19, 2025. We get the end of the Jenny Sparks mini-series which divides the guys as one really likes it and the other definitely does not. The latest issue of Wonder Woman also has the guys on opposite sides as does New Gods but the latter makes both their top five rankings. They both lovedNightwing and Challengers of the Unknown though and the debut of Zatanna's latest series is also very well recieved. Join us to hear abotu all these books and more!

Jace is joined by artist Evan Cagle to chat about New Gods #3. The story is really gaining momentum with flashbacks into the distant past, adding context to current events as we see the alien Nyctari attack Apokolops, New Genesis and perhaps earth is next. Evan talks about the freedom in the character design of the aliens he designed and the legacy feel of working on Jack Kirby creations. He also mentions that when series writer Ram V first told him about the project, he wasn't sure he was right for it. If anyone has seen the first two issues, I think you will agree that it is great that Evan came around to finding his way on the project. There's some great conversation here, including the BIG logos we get for the characters so join us!

Jace and Rocky chat about a few of the independent titles they have read for the week of February 12, 2025. Bug Wars debuts with an incredible start mixing the idea of tiny hidden people with epic fantasy like game of thrones or Lord of the rings, a true Must-Read! Geiger continues to tell the at times very traumaticv story of its title character with incredible emotion and The Lucky Devils strikes a great balance of entertainment and bigger philosophical questions.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics for the week of February 12, 2025. Three different Batman books that are all wildly entertaining. Action Comics ramps up with its latest arc and Black Lightning is incredibly fast paced also. Meanwhile, the Green Lantern Corps is reasserting itself as the peacekeeping force in the universe. Join the guys to hear about all the DC books for the week.

Jace is joined by the co-creators of Adventureman, Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson to talk about the series overall and their plans for it's return with the fourth volume coming soon. A pulp inspired adventure story with a huge cast, Adventureman is a fan-favorite series with gorgeous art from Terry where he gets to cut loose and draw all the things he loves from archetechture to amazing costumes. Meanwhile, Matt welcomes the challenge of balancing a huge cast with ensuring all the characters have their moment to shine. It's clear from the joy infused in the story that the creative time is hacing a blast makign this book, which only increases it's readability and raises the entertainment level. This is a must-read series that wouldn't work the same in any other medium, it's a wonderful book to share with young readers and the new volume it the perfect place to jump on. Check out our chat with Matt and Terry and be sure to pre-order from your retailer today!

Jace is joined by writers Christopher Golden and Thomas Sneigoski to talk about the latest volume in the Frankenstein: New World setting. It's the far future of Mike Mignola's Hellboy Universe and a small remnant of mankind remains, surviving deep below earth's surface. With rumors that the old world above is uninhabitable Frankenstein, spurred by thte visions of a young girl, awakens after having slept for thousands of years. What will he and this young girl find on the surface above? Only time will tell, but as they begin to expore, searching for the source of the visions they are pursued by a malevelont enitity and confronted by an ancient evil that is both familair and new. Steeped with the same classic, mythological feel of all the stories in the Hellboy Universe, this is a must read for Hellboy and comic fans.

Jace and Rocky chat about three indie titles for the week of February 5, 2025. Grim is reaching new heights of character drama. Juvenile continues it's excellent premise and Rocketfellers is firing on all cylinders, Joi us for our thoughts on these titles and a run down on what other books you may want to be on the lookout for.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of January 29, 2025. It is a small week with the fifth Wednesday of the month. We have two anthologies with the DC Valentine's Day special Lex and the City and the DC Power. Then the Superman: Lex Luthor Special and the latest issue of Green Lantern. While the anthologies don't feel that connected to current DC events, the Lex special and Green Lantern issues are very much building on recent events on their respective titles.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of January 29, 2025. It is a small week with the fifth Wednesday of the month. We have two anthologies with the DC Valentine's Day special Lex and the City and the DC Power. Then the Superman: Lex Luthor Special and the latest issue of Green Lantern. While the anthologies don't feel that connected to current DC events, the Lex special and Green Lantern issues are very much building on recent events on their respective titles.

Jace welcomes J.G Jones to the show to chat about his recently released title under the Giant Generator imprint at Image Comics, Dust to Dust. J.G. has been working on this story along with co-writer Phil Bram for over 10 years. Set during the Great Depression among the hopeless barren fields of Oklahoma, there is a killer stalking the deperate citizens of the Dust Bowl. J.G. is illustrating the tale beautifully with some of the best art of his career with minimal colors infusing the story with a sense of bleakness. The guys chat about the painstakign research J.G. has done to get the visuals right and also, how he and Bram dialed in the scripting to bring a sense of realism to the dialogue. The pacing is another aspect of the story that the two collaborators paid very close attention to as they slowly ramp up the action. There's a lot more to discover in this one, so be sure to pick up ths series that will run for 8 issues and let your retailer know that you want to pre-order!