The Comic Source Podcast

Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics for the week of June 28, 2022. They both agree that Batman: Fortress #2 is their favorite book of the week as Batman shows his tenacity in going after the aliens threatening earth. Even in the face of loss he's determination never wavers. Deathstroke Year One, Action Comics and Task Force Z are also highlights. Listen in for all the details.

Jace has an in depth conversation about the upcoming Massive-Verse title The Dead Lucky. It's the debut series from writer Melissa Flores full of super-hero action with electrical powers and giant mechs set in San Francisco. Melissa draws on the experiences of those closest to her and her own cultural roots to bring a relatability and realism to the project. The gorgeous linework of French Carlomagno and colors of Mattia Iacono along with dynamic lettering from Becca Carey bring this book to live in a dynamic way. Be sure to pre-order as soon as possible.

Jace chats with writer/artist Reid Beaman about his World War I graphic novel The Stretcher Bearers. Focused on the unsung heroes of the war who risked their lives to retrieve wounded soldiers from the battlefield.

Maxwell Fox didn't know what he would witness in France. America had only been in the Great War since April 2, 1917. Nothing could have prepared him for the horrors that awaited him and the rest of the men of the 4th Infantry "Ivy" Division. As the Meuse-Argonne Offensive raged on, Maxwell became assigned to a unit of stretcher bearers, men who were tasked with running into harm's way to rescue their fallen brethren from the clutches of death. This wouldn't be an easy job, but with Graham, Frank, and Ralph by his side, Maxwell had to rely on his team and hope to survive. A dark and honest look at the bond of brotherhood during war, The Stretcher Bearers tells the unforgettable tale of a young soldier trying to save the lives of wounded soldiers and keep the men he'd formed a bond with alive. But in the "war to end all wars," no one was safe.

Jace talks spoiler-free about 16 books he has read already from this week's titles We get some great character work in Rogue Sun, Silver Coin is as horrific as ever and Amazing Spider-Man has a great twist. Plus the end of the latest arcs of Newburn and Arrowsmith and Jace gives a run down on some other titles you might wat to look out for this week.

Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics issues for the week of June 21, 2022. In what may be the best week of DC Comics for the year, every title is great! So much so the guys have a hard time picking their favorite books for the week. Be sure to listen to this one to hear all about the great titles DC is putting out!

Jace chats with creator Chris Ryall about the return of a property Chris created with artist Ben Templesmith back in 2009, Groom Lake. A humorous, dark & weirdly relevant story about UFO's, conspiracies and aliens. Chris talks about why this was the right time to bring this back. He also discusses bringing on artist Nelson Daniel, with Templesmith being unavailable, Nelson unique blend of humor & darkness were a natural fit. There are tons of tiers with a great variety of rewards including original art, glow-in-the-dark pins, the original Groom Lake graphic novel and so much more.

Jace welcomes writer Ryan Parrott back to the show. They discuss Ryan's latest title Rogue Sun and the surprise twist at the end of #4. Plus plenty of talk about how personal this book is to Ryan. Also they guys discuss reader reaction & choosing a non-traditional main character, not the usual heroic type.

Jace and Jay chat about the books that are debuting in comic shops June 15, 2021. Some of the their favorites are Bunny Mask The Hollow Inside #2 that gives us a ton of insight into Bunny Mask as a character, Radiant Black #15 which features characters from C.O.W.L. and has a link to an animated Radiant Black animated short that is a must-watch and Eight Billion Genies #2 which continues the excellent start to the series as it perfectly balances the epic scope of the main idea with intimate character work.

Area 51: The Helix Project has had a successful run of 4 issues. The 5th exciting chapter begins its Kickstarter Campaign. Join Jace of the Comic Source Podcast and Rocky from Comic Boom! as they interview creator Trevor Fernando's-Lenkiewicz on what supporters to his Kickstarter campaign can expect from the various tiers that they can contribute to in the campaign and teases as to the next chapter of Area 51: The Helix Project.

Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics issues for the week of June 14, 2022. It's a acrimonious week as the guys don't see eye to eye on many of the titles. Even the books they do like, they don't necessarily agree on what works well for those stories. Join us to see whose side you are on!