The Comic Source Podcast

Jace is joined by multi-Eisner award winning creator Chip Zdarsky to talk about his long run on Daredevil, his current work on Batman, pluse creator owned projects like Stillwater, Newburn Public Domain and more!

Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel finish the year off with a HUGE spotlight for DC Comics titles dropping the week of December 26, 2022. A full slate with 17 issue to chat about. We get the end of the epic run on Action Comics form Phillip Kennedy Johnson, while Beast World and Amazon Attacks keep the action going for DC's two current big events. Cyborg and Batman Beyond both come to satisfying conclusions and Alan Scott Green Lantern is trending in that direction as well. Penguin, this week, spotlights a lesser known DC antagonist that appears to have a big role upcoming in the title and we can't wait. Join us to hear about these books and more.

The Finder

Writer - Christos Gage, Artist - Tomas Giorello, Color Artist - Diego Rodriguez, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

Jace and Rocky celebrate Christmas with what may be the best Bad Idea comic of all. Non-stop action, a nuanced villain and so much potential for the story to continue. Add to that some next level line and color work and you have yourself something very, very special. HIGHEST possible recommendation.

Burning Man

Writer - Peter Milligan, Artist - Juan Jose Ryp, Color Artist - Andrew Dalhouse, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

Jace and Rocky are back on Christmas Eve to chat about Burning Man. This story has all the classic beats from a deal with the devil you would expect, but there are plenty of fresh ideas to make it unpredictable and the line and color work bring the action together to make for a real page-turner. Once again showing that Bad Idea and it's creator know how to create one hell of a comic it the cliffhanger ending than can lea to many paths forward that is most memorable. We can't wait to see how it all turns out in the end.

Passive Aggressive

Writer - Matt Kindt, Artist - David Laptham, Letterer - Troy Peteri

Jace and Rocky continue the 12 Days of The Comic Source Presents: Bad Idea by diving into the world of Hero Trade. We get another interesting marketing and distribution aspect to a Bad Idea book as there are actually two versions of this book. One takes a look at the story through the eyes of the aggressive protagonist, while the other focus on the more passive of the two lead characters. It makes for a very interesting and unique way to look at events. Seen through the eyes of different characters, the same events can be seen so differently.

Pyrate Queen #'s 1-4

Writer - Peter Milligan, Artist - Adam Pollina, Color Artist - Tamra Bonvillain, Letterer - Dave Sharpe

Jace and Rocky chat about Pyrate Queen and the well loved plot points of any great pirate comics, action, high seas adventure and revenge! This is a superb story with a surprise twist towards the end brought to life brilliantly by fantastic line and color work.

Jace and Rocky chat about Monster Kill Squad on the latest 12 Days of the Comic Source Podcast. As the guys continue to explore the Bad Idea catalog, Rocky once again has his favorite series from the publisher. The most traditional feeling story so far with incredible art and fantastic character work.

Refuse

Writer - Matt Kindt, Art & Colors - Marguerite Sauvage, Letterer - Dave Lanphear

Last Resort

Writer - Mark Russell, Artist - Adam Pollina, Color Artist - Ulises Arreola, Letterer - Dave Lanphear

Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel chat about the Bad Idea one-shot Refuse X Last Resorts. The first story is a nearly silent tale with hugely emotional impact. Gorgeous line and color work shows the possibilities of sequential art as a powerful storytelling medium. The second story is darkly humorous and satirical as we have come to expect from Mark Russell. Quirky Adam Pollina art brings this tale to life in a wonderful way that perfectly balances out the cynical nature of the story.

Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel talk about the DC Comics titles for the week of December 19, 2023. Nightwing brings Dick's swashbuckling adventures to a close with a shocking reminder from his past. World's Finest and Justice League Vs. Godzilla Vs Kong continue to ratchet up the action. Wonder Woman has a very heartfelt experience while the political fallout of the Sovereign's actions against the Amazons keeps building. Plus Green Lantern War Journal and Batman Off-World give us all-out cosmic action!

Jace and Rocky celebrate the holiday season with 12 Days Of The Comic Source Presents Bad Idea. This episode we are chatting about Escape From Wyoming. A wild idea for a prison break from a secret alien super-max prison on Earth. There's a definite buddy cop feel and the Jorge Monlongo art has the perfect animated feel.