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Thinking Critical Comic Book Podcast episodes
- DC Comics $50 Batman Week, X-Men Editors Have X-Men in Shambles, Trial of Magneto and More
Batman Critic Josh McDonald and X-Men Historian Dok join Wes to talk about all the latest developments and comics in Batman and X-Men. First Wes talks about the over saturation of Batman and how releasing $50 worth of Batman comics is unhealthy for the character and fans. (00:00:00) Josh joins es to review this weeks Batman Annual comics and the finale of Batman: The Detective. Batman: Fear State Omega and Detective Comics Annual left much to be desired. While Batman: The Detective #6, Robin Annual and Nightwing Annual all delivered. (00:13:28) Wes discusses a recent article highlighting the experience and comic book influences of Marvel Comics X-Men editorial staff. (00:44:38) Finally, Dok joins Wes to break down the new Destiny of X promotional art. As well as review another miserable issue of X-Men: The Trial of Magneto (01:06:26)
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1 hr 32 min - The Comic Wrap: Virtue Signalling Publishers Ruin Careers, IDW Dying, Avengers #750 Fail and MoreWes is back with another episode of the The Comic Wrap. Wes runs down the biggest comic book and pop culture news and best conversations of the week.3 hr 9 min
- In Theory Looking For New Comic Readers Is A Good Thing with Gevian DarganGevian Dargan, former assistant-editor at Milestone Comics, joins Wes for “It’s Complicated” to discuss hot-button issues from todays culture. Today Gevian and Wes discuss the need for comics and other industries to find new customers.45 min
- Comics Elite Present Best and Worst New Comics of the Week 12/1Kiel from Comics Elite comic shop preview the best and worst releases of the new comic book week.47 min
- Comics Aficionados: Ask Us Anything Special!Wes and the Comics Aficionados celebrateThanksgiving week answering viewer questions. The Comics Aficionados break down all the latest comic book industry news and rumors.2 hr 36 min
- Batman Fear State Won’t Die, Reptilian Is Strange, Worst Week in X-Men Ever and More
Batman Critic Josh McDonald and X-Men Historian Dok join Wes to talk about all the latest developments and comics in Batman and X-Men. First Josh joins Wes to talk about the continued confusion that is Batman: Fear State. A week after the event concluded DC are releasing stories in Detective Comics and Catwoman that tie into events that occurred months before. Thankfully Robin is a standalone book and is finishing up the Lazarus Tournament. Batman: Reptilian is so strange it has to be read to be believed. (00:00) Dok and Wes talk about Marvel Comics teasing a future X-Men event “Destiny of X” before Inferno is complete or X Lives/Deaths of Wolverine has even started. Dok and Wes also review the latest installments of X-Men and Wolverine. Both of which are very lackluster. (27:33)
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51 min - The Comic Wrap: X-Men: Green Should Cost Jobs, Marvel Cancels Luke Cage, State of Superman and MoreWes is back with another episode of the The Comic Wrap. Wes runs down the biggest comic book and pop culture news and best conversations of the week.3 hr 20 min
- 5 Things I’m Thankful For in 2021!Wes sits down and talks about the tings he’s most thankful for in 2021.31 min
- Comics Elite Present Best and Worst New Comics of the Week 11/24 Including New Hulk, Black Panther and Hawkeye: Kate BishopDrew from Comics Elite and comic shop and later Kiel preview the best and worst releases of the new comic book week.52 min
- Marvel Comics Events Meaningless, DC Comics Enters Marvel Legacy Phase in Feb 2022 SolicitationsMarvel and DC Comics released their comic book solicitations for February 2022. Wes sorts through well over 100 previews to find hidden gems and outright stinker.1 hr 2 min
About Thinking Critical Comic Book Podcast
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Thinking Critical Comic Book Podcast delivers the most accurate news and opinions from the comic book industry. Each week Wes interviews guests from around the industry including; creators, retailers and critics. Wes and the Comics Aficionados discuss the latest news and rumors, debate the hottest issues and dig into the history of the comic industry and its characters. And Wes is known to go on a rant here and there.
Monday: Comic Writing 101
Tuesday: Slabbed & Raw Comic Book Collecting
Wednesday: Best & Worst New Comics of the Week
Thursday: It's Complicated with Gevian Dargan
Friday: The Comic Wrap
Saturday: Classic Comic Retrospective
Sunday: Comics Aficionados
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