The Comic Source Podcast

Jace and Rocky talk about the DC Comics titles for the week of October 17, 2023. We have the debut issues of Jay Garrick Flash and Justice League vs Godzilla vs King which are both very fun, Nightwing has Dick Grayson as a pirate, the Gotham War continues in Catwoman and the origins of Magog are starting to be revealed in World's Finest. Thoughts about all these titles and more.

Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel give their spoiler-free thoughts on By A Thread #1. It's the latest Comixology Original title from writer Scott Snyder with his son Jack as co-writer. Gorgeous, kinetic art with wonderful emotion in both facial expressions and body language by Valeria Flavoccia is perfected complemented by beautiful color work from Whitney Cogar wit lettering by Tom Napolitano rounding out the creative team. This debut issue does a wonderful job of establishing the status quo of the world these creators have crafted while offering a compelling narrative that promises for fun and adventure to come.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics titles for the week of October 10, 2023. We get the debut of Wesley Dodds, Sandman and Batman City of Madness which are both fantastic. Also Green Lantern has a very classic feel while Superman Lost is hitting all the right emotional notes. Learn about these titles and more.

Jace chats with writer Jason Michael Primrose about his Zoop campaign for The Lost Children Of Andromeda: The Arrival. Based in the world of his Sci-Fi novel series The Lost Children Of Andromeda, this is a prequel story that kickstarts the rich world and Story Jason has built. Find out about the biggest difference in writing novels versus comics for Jason and his plans for the future of the series.

Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics titles for the week of October 3, 2023. There is a big debate about Gotham War, not if it's bad, they both agree on that. Well, for the most part, but a vigorous discussion is to be had about WHY it's bad. Yeah, they do that. Meanwhile, Jace goes over the DC Halloween special, Rocky shouts out Shazam as book of the week and Jace gives his nod to the laugh out loud read that is Fire & Ice, Welcome to Smallville.

Jace chats with creator Richard Pace about his current Zoop campaign for Coven: A Book of 100 Witches. Richard takes about the origins of the project. his ideas to expand it beyond an art book and how much fun he is having drawing these witches. Plus plenty of talk about process and the art of inking.

Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees - Release date October 18th

Jace is joined by cartoonist Patrick Horvath to talk about his upcoming title from IDW, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees. Equal parts Dexter and Richard Scarry's Busy Town, the title explores some dark themes with gorgeous brightly colored art that is a fantastic contrast to the narrative. Listen in as Patrick shares some insights into his process, the inspirations for the series and his creative choices.

Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom! review the DC Comics titles for the week of September 26, 2023 as it is a huge week with 15 books. We get the first issues of Powergirl and Flash with the guys agreeing that one is great and disagreeing on the quality of the other. We also get the return of a fascinating character in Penguin #2, fun all-out action in Doom Patrol and Batman Brave and the Bold has some high quality stories.

0:00 - Intro

4:31 - Harley Quinn 32 - Tini Howard and Sweeney Boo

12:45 - Detective Comics 1074 by Ram V, Dan Watters, Dustin Nguyen and Hayden Sherman

26:05 - Green Arrow 4 by Joshua Williamson and Sean Izaakse

33:04 - Spirit World 5 by Alyssa Wong and Haining

42:31 - Batman: Brave and the Bold 5 - Joker Story Tom King and Mitch Gerads

51:17 - Stormwatch story (Brave and the Bold 5) Ed Brisson and Jeff Spokes

57:14 - Emilia Harcourt story (Brave and the Bold 5) Rob Williams and Stefano Landini

1:02:08 - Batman Black and White (Brave and the Bold 5) Ed Brisson and Jorge Fornes

1:05:29 - Gotham War: Red Hood 1 by Matthew Rosenberg and Nikola Cizmesija

1:13:38 - Batman Beyond Neo-Gothic 3 Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Max Dunbar

1:21:15 - The Flash 1 by Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato Jr

1:39:10 - Tales of the Titans: Donna Troy 3 Steve Orlando, Kath Lobo and Bob Quinn

1:47:07 - Static: Shadows of Dakota 6 by Vita Ayala and Nikolas Draper-Ivey

1:54:40 - Action Comics 1057 - Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Rafa Sandavol

2:04:24 - Young Jon Kent- Home Again- Glyanna story by Dan Jurgens and Lee Weeks

2:10:06 - Superboy and Ms. Martian story Magdalene Visaggio and Mathew Clark

2:16:23 - The Penguin 2 by Tom King and Rafael de Latorre

2:26:34 - Power Girl 1 by Leah Williams and Eduardo Pansica

2:35:56 - The Unstoppable Doom Patrol 6 of 7 by Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham

2:47:10 - Wildcats 11 by Matthew Rosenberg, Stephen Segovia and Tom Derenick

2:55:32 - Picks of the Week

Jace chats with writer Scott Bryan Wilson and artist Max Fuchs about their recently released debut issue of Kill More from IDW. Set in a city that is literally falling apart with anyone and everyone relocating if they can, it attracts exactly the wrong kinds of people, namely serial killers. This procedural explores the lives of the cops who stick it out to try and solve these crimes as well as the eclectic and numerous serial killers who are attracted to the chaos and entropy in the city of Colonia as it collapses. Sharp dialogue, impactful art and moody colors make this a must-read.

Jace is joined by veteran comic superstar Sean Chen and actor, producer, director Daniel Wu to talk about the current 24/7 Comic Kickstarter campaign for their project Evermind. Set in the near future and exploring ideas of technology run amok and blurring the lines between morality, exploitation of technology and the very things that make us human, Evermind is set at a breakneck pace with action-oriented art and thought-provoking ideas. Sean, Daniel and Jace talk about exploring those ideas while connecting with the readers and the unique process 24/7 used by generating early feedback for the title. Join us for this fun and intriguing conversation.