The Comic Source Podcast

Jace chats with Barry Lyga about the new superhero anthology Generation Wonder. Filled with diverse heroes by diverse creators they are stories that truly reflect the world outside your window. Barry give is the lowdown story by story with some details about what each story is about. Plus the guys chat a bit about recruiting the writers for this project and why Barry decided to do it in the first place.

A high-flying YA anthology featuring 13 short stories that turn superhero tropes on their head and offer fresh perspectives on modern myths

Triumph. Tragedy. The empyreal. The infernal. Even the mundane, filtered through the fantastical. Superheroes are, appropriately enough, a sort of super-genre, encompassing all other story types.

This YA anthology features 13 short stories that creatively turn superhero tropes on their head, while still paying homage to the genre that has found fans for more than eight decades. And there will be no mistake—superheroes don't have to just be generic handsome white dudes. Everyone in the world, no matter their race, sexual preference, pronouns, or level of ability, has dreamed of flying.

Contributors include six New York Times bestselling authors, seven multiple award winners, a founder of We Need Diverse Books, and at least one author with millions of books in print in the U.S. alone. The collection is edited by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga, and it also features illustrations from Colleen Doran—New York Times bestselling cartoonist, and artist of the legendary Stan Lee's memoir. The full list of contributors includes: Barry Lyga, Paul Levitz, Sarah MacLean, Lamar Giles, Elizabeth Eulberg, Danielle Paige, Varian Johnson, Joseph Bruchac, Morgan Baden, Matthew Phillion, Anna-Marie McLemore, Sterling Gates, and Axie Oh.

Jace chats about the upcoming Skybound Comet line from Robert Kirkman's imprint with editor Alex Antone. Some amazing books from fantastic creators. The first wave is coming this year with more to follow next year. Alex gives us insight into building the line and what we can expect in terms of tone. Also we talk about recruiting new or underserved voices to bring more variety of stories to the line.

Rocky and Jace talk about all the stories in the latest celebration of inclusivity for LGBTQ+ characters & creators from DC Comics. A real who's who of characters from DC in this amazing anthology highlighted by the real-life story from legendary Batman actor Kevin Conroy. Heartfelt & brave, we hope Kevin's life experiences that he relates here inspire others to be true to themselves as well.

Jace and Jay talk about a few of the books hitting comic shops the week of June 8, 2022. We have three amazing AfterShock titles, including Astronaut Down, Jay's Book of the week. Jane Foster & the Mighty Thor is a ton of fun and very new reader friendly. Afterschool is a new horror anthology from Skybound and really has Jay impressed. The penultimate issue of the Hulk vs Thor story promises an epic conclusion. Meanwhile Jace cant' decide and chooses Twig & Metal Society both as his Books of the Week.

Jace and Rocky talk about the first issue of the big event from DC Crisis that runs until the end of the year. Just what the consequences of Dark Crisis will be and how it will change the DC Universe as we know it are still to be determined. So the question is, should you be reading this comic? Listen in to find out!

Jace and Rocky break down the DC books for the week of June 7, 2022. Dark Crisis kicks off and gets it's own spotlight as does DC Pride, but we get the debut of an intriguing if not horror inspired Black Label Aquaman story. Poison Ivy may be returning to her villianous roots, no pun intendedm while The Help continues to be a potential nemesis for Batman that has tons of potential. Speaking of Batman, the Thomas Wayne version knows he is not the detective his son is. What's more worrisome is the carte blanche he feels he due to his adamant belief that the very reality he inhabits should not exist.

Jace and Rocky break down the DC books for the week of June 7, 2022. Dark Crisis kicks off and gets it's own spotlight as does DC Pride, but we get the debut of an intriguing if not horror inspired Black Label Aquaman story. Poison Ivy may be returning to her villianous roots, no pun intendedm while The Help continues to be a potential nemesis for Batman that has tons of potential. Speaking of Batman, the Thomas Wayne version knows he is not the detective his son is. What's more worrisome is the carte blanche he feels he due to his adamant belief that the very reality he inhabits should not exist.

Jace and Jay chat about some of the books they have read for the week of June 1, 2022. Righteous Thirst for Vengeance is unbelievably brutal and so great. Clear comes to a satisfying conclusion with a very appropriate ending. We also have the end of the second arc of Alien which even is a call back to the first arc and a creepy horror debut from James Tynion IV. Strange and Captain Marvel are also excellent. Plus Jace gives a rundown on some other books you might want to be on the look out for.

Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comic releases for the week of May 31, 2022. We get the end of the Shadow War which plants some seeds for upcoming changes with Batman, Damian, Geo-Force & the Secret Society of Super-Villains having an impact in the forthcoming Dark Crisis. Also a couple of annuals with a poignant Superman take & the future of Batman Inc.

Jace chats about the return of the big fan convention in Phoenix. A show that has faced unique challenges over the years. How will it emerge from the pandemic? What guests are attending this years show and who can you expect to meet? Plenty of programming and tons of retailers as always. So we hope to see you there.