Best Comic Book Day Podcasts (2024)

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Issue #6: Jesse Hedman, Tank Girl, and Weed 1:40:22

7+ y ago1:40:22

1:40:22

Independent comics creator Jesse Hedman stops by to talk about his new book, "Koffee and Marijuana Cigarette", his time spent tabling at the back of bar shows, and his upcoming web comic "Nutcracker Sweet".Grace and guest host Max Friedman talk about the comics they loved this week: America #1, Extremist #1, Royal City #1, The Dregs #2, Adventure T…

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028. Welcome Back, Kotter, May 1978, DC Comics 12:34

8y ago12:34

12:34

Well, this one was a challenge. I wasn't sure I'd be able to podcast about "Welcome Back Kotter". But sure enough, it turned out to be a pretty fun podcast. Join us today as we travel back in time to TV in the 1970s!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 027 - Captain America White, No. 1, Nov. 2015, Marvel Comics Group 14:25

8y ago14:25

14:25

From the blockbuster team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale comes another of the "Marvel Knights Colors" series. This series examines the relationship Cap had with his sidekick Bucky, and how his "death" affected Cap. It's a great read and a perfect Comic Book of the Day!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 026 - Frank Miller's Ronin Book One, July 1983, DC Comics 15:16

8y ago15:16

15:16

Love him or hate him, there's one thing you can't deny, and that's Frank Miller's talent. Guy's got a knack for writing great comics and I'll leave it up to you to decide if this one qualifies. I have my opinion, of course, and today we'll discuss Frank Miller's 1983 epic, "Ronin".By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 025 - Marine War Heroes, Nov. 1964, Charlton Comics Group 13:30

8y ago13:30

13:30

Today we're looking at Charlton Comics. Founded in 1945 and publishing comics well into the 1980s they were an enormously successful publisher (and distributor!) who were responsible for launching the careers of some of the GOATs!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 024 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 2, Dec. 1979, DC Comics 11:49

8y ago11:49

11:49

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Caped Crusader, it's 100 pages of Batman! Seven harrowing tales from the best of the Batman including an all time Joker classic from the 70s that RE-introduced the Joker as the homicidal maniac that we know and love!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 023 - Rocketeer Adventure Magazine, July 1988, Comico 18:05

8y ago18:05

18:05

The late, great Dave Stevens is featured on today's podcast with a terrific issue of Comico's Rocketeer Adventure Magazine! We'll look back on a really wonderful time in comics when we take a trip back to the 80s!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 022 - War Heroes No. 2, Apr. 1963, Charlton Comics Group 13:59

8y ago13:59

13:59

Today's comic book of the day contains the heroic story of Lt. JG John F. Kennedy and PT 109. We're going back to 1963 and the height of Camelot!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 021 - Brave and Bold No. 111, Mar. 1974, DC Comics 13:22

8y ago13:22

13:22

It's Brave and Bold time on the comic book of the day, and this time Batman's teaming up with his arch-nemesis, Joker! How can this be? What circumstances could POSSIBLY lead to this? Tune in to find out!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 020 - The Saga of Ra’s Al Ghul, Jan. 1988, DC Comics 14:37

8y ago14:37

14:37

Reprinting the classic Batman stories of the early 70s on high quality baxter paper, this series, printed in the late 80s was a great collection of the creative powerhouse that was Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams. These are some of the best stories of the Dark Knight Detective and introduced us to perhaps his greatest foe.…

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Episode 019 - Superman Salutes the Bicentennial, Sept. 1976, DC Comics 13:50

8y ago13:50

13:50

Superman helps America celebrate 200 years of independence in this classic treasury sized reprint of Tomahawk stories from 1976 with a beautiful front AND BACK cover to help celebrate our nation's birth!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 018 - Virus No. 1, Dec. 1992, Dark Horse Comics 14:09

8y ago14:09

14:09

Today we jump on the Dark Horse Comics bandwagon! We're talking about a somewhat obscure sci-fi comic from the early 90s, "Virus". It's a fun little romp and creepy story. If you're a fan of "The Thing" or other examples of that "sci-fi-horror" genre, then this might be right up your alley!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 017 - Batman/Grendel: Devil’s Riddle No. 1, Jan. 1993, DC Comics 11:57

8y ago11:57

11:57

Hunter Rose vs Bruce Wayne... Batman vs Grendel! It's the conflict of the century... well... it's the conflict of the 90s at least. Today's Comic Book of the Day is Batman/Grendel: Devil's Riddle from DC and Comico. A Matt Wagner classic!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 016 - DC: The New Frontier No. 6, Nov. 2004, DC Comics 15:37

8y ago15:37

15:37

It's the sixth and final issue of Darwyn Cooke's groundbreaking work, "DC: The New Frontier" on today's Comic Book of the Day Podcast. This particular book is the conclusion to one of my all time favorite comic book stories.By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 015 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 11, Apr. 1981 , DC Comics 14:17

8y ago14:17

14:17

It's the ten best comic stories of 1980... in DIGEST format! Superman, Batman, Deadman, Jonah Hex, Sgt. Rock, The Legion of Super Heroes... they're all here, just shrunk a little. Grab your Slurpee and a handful of Tootsie Rolls and follow along!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 014 - Simpsons Comics No. 1, Nov. 1993, Bongo Comics 13:32

8y ago13:32

13:32

Worst. Podcast. Ever.By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 013 - Witchblade Animated SDCC 2003 Preview, Summer 2003, Top Cow 13:47

8y ago13:47

13:47

Today's episode is all about Darwyn Cooke. This is a special edition preview comic from the 2003 San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con). I tracked this book down after purchasing a piece of Darwyn's artwork that turned out to be a preliminary sketch of the cover to this comic.By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 012 - Star Wars No. 1, July 1977, Marvel Comics Group 15:01

8y ago15:01

15:01

A long time ago, in a comic book spinner rack far, far away...By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 011 - Limited Collectors' Edition Vol. 1 C-35, Apr. 1975, DC Comics 14:52

8y ago14:52

14:52

Today we're saying the word... and... SHAZAM! we're transported back to the mid 70s and Saturday morning TV. "With one magic word..." SHAZAM: The Earth's Mightiest Mortal comes to life!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 010 - Justice League of America No. 14, Sept. 1962, DC Comics 15:46

8y ago15:46

15:46

It's DC's tiniest Super-Hero, The Atom, and this is the story of how he joins the Justice League of America! We're going all the way back to 1962 to talk about JLA No. 14. Atom joins the Justice League!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 009 - Our Army At War No. 242, Feb. 1972, DC Comics 17:07

8y ago17:07

17:07

Today you're in for a treat. We're taking a look at Our Army At War No. 242. It's a 100 Page Super Spectacular with stories about the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marines, all in one giant 100-page book and all for only 50 cents!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 008 - Brave and Bold No. 151 (Whitman Variant), June 1979, DC Comics 14:51

8y ago14:51

14:51

It's Batman and Flash teaming up in "The Disco of Death" in today's Comic Book of the Day Podcast! Put on your dancin' shoes and let's hop on the cosmic treadmill to solve the mystery of the Phantom of the Disco!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 007 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 33, Feb. 1983, DC Comics 15:17

8y ago15:17

15:17

It's DIGEST DAY! Today's Comic Book of the Day is Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest number 33. It's all about the Legion of Superheroes (and some villains too!) on today's podcast. Join us as we look into the wonderful world of digest comics! What's a digest comic? Tune in to find out!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 006 - Uncanny X-Men No. 125, Sept. 1979, Marvel Comics Group 14:49

8y ago14:49

14:49

Today we're in the THICK of X-Men lore. It's the X-men, it's (Dark) Phoenix, it's the beginnings of the Hellfire Club... it's Uncanny X-Men No. 125 on the Comic Book of the Day Podcast!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 005 - Brave and Bold 54, July 1964, DC Comics 12:43

8y ago12:43

12:43

Teen Titans Go! Today we're going to look at Brave and Bold issue no. 54. It's the very first appearance of the Teen Titans! Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad join forces for the first time ever! Holy sidekicks, Batman! It's Brave and Bold on the comic book of the day!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 004 - Green Lantern No. 85, Aug. 1971, DC Comics 10:20

8y ago10:20

10:20

Comic books grow up. Today we'll look at Green Lantern 85, the famous issue from 1971 where Speedy gets hooked on heroin. By legendary creators Neal Adams and Denny O'Neil, join us as we dive in to the seedier side of 70s counterculture when DC Comics waded into the world of illegal drugs.By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 003 - The Bible, 1975, DC Comics 12:16

8y ago12:16

12:16

It's Old Testament time! We're talking about Joe Kubert's Bible Stories from DC's Limited Collectors Edition Treasury comics series. All the way back to 1975, and some fun with stories from the Bible!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 002 - Superman Annual No. 11, Nov. 1984, DC Comics 11:18

8y ago11:18

11:18

It's Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons on today's Comic Book of the Day podcast! We'll take a look back at 1984 and discuss one of the best Superman stories ever!By Comic Book of the Day

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Episode 001 - Flash No. 273, May 1979, DC Comics 12:06

8y ago12:06

12:06

Today's comic book of the day is Flash 273 from DC Comics. It's a special issue for me, and it's the perfect comic to kick off our podcast! Join us as we look back to May 1979 and talk about the Scarlet Speedster.By Comic Book of the Day

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New Comic Book Day

Eliot Rahal and Grace Thomas

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Issue #6: Jesse Hedman, Tank Girl, and Weed 1:40:22

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028. Welcome Back, Kotter, May 1978, DC Comics 12:34

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Episode 027 - Captain America White, No. 1, Nov. 2015, Marvel Comics Group 14:25

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Episode 026 - Frank Miller's Ronin Book One, July 1983, DC Comics 15:16

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Episode 025 - Marine War Heroes, Nov. 1964, Charlton Comics Group 13:30

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Episode 024 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 2, Dec. 1979, DC Comics 11:49

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Episode 023 - Rocketeer Adventure Magazine, July 1988, Comico 18:05

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Episode 022 - War Heroes No. 2, Apr. 1963, Charlton Comics Group 13:59

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Episode 021 - Brave and Bold No. 111, Mar. 1974, DC Comics 13:22

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Episode 020 - The Saga of Ra’s Al Ghul, Jan. 1988, DC Comics 14:37

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Episode 019 - Superman Salutes the Bicentennial, Sept. 1976, DC Comics 13:50

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Episode 018 - Virus No. 1, Dec. 1992, Dark Horse Comics 14:09

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Episode 017 - Batman/Grendel: Devil’s Riddle No. 1, Jan. 1993, DC Comics 11:57

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Episode 016 - DC: The New Frontier No. 6, Nov. 2004, DC Comics 15:37

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Episode 015 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 11, Apr. 1981 , DC Comics 14:17

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Episode 014 - Simpsons Comics No. 1, Nov. 1993, Bongo Comics 13:32

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Episode 013 - Witchblade Animated SDCC 2003 Preview, Summer 2003, Top Cow 13:47

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Episode 012 - Star Wars No. 1, July 1977, Marvel Comics Group 15:01

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Episode 011 - Limited Collectors' Edition Vol. 1 C-35, Apr. 1975, DC Comics 14:52

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Episode 010 - Justice League of America No. 14, Sept. 1962, DC Comics 15:46

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Episode 009 - Our Army At War No. 242, Feb. 1972, DC Comics 17:07

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Episode 008 - Brave and Bold No. 151 (Whitman Variant), June 1979, DC Comics 14:51

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Episode 007 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 33, Feb. 1983, DC Comics 15:17

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Episode 006 - Uncanny X-Men No. 125, Sept. 1979, Marvel Comics Group 14:49

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Episode 005 - Brave and Bold 54, July 1964, DC Comics 12:43

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Episode 004 - Green Lantern No. 85, Aug. 1971, DC Comics 10:20

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Episode 003 - The Bible, 1975, DC Comics 12:16

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Episode 002 - Superman Annual No. 11, Nov. 1984, DC Comics 11:18

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Episode 001 - Flash No. 273, May 1979, DC Comics 12:06

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