Best Comic Splash Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #416 -- Adam Raised a Cain 56:08

3d ago56:08

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The post-Original Trilogy era takes root in Marvel's Star Wars comics this week with the launch of the 12-issue The Battle of Jakku maxi-series, a sprawling run that's poised to bridge the gap between the just concluded Star Wars and Darth Vader runs with whatever's due to come out in February, and does so in a dramatic, if not menacing fashion. In…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #293: With Very Special Guest, Comedian Jeff Klein!!! 1:51:28

5d ago1:51:28

1:51:28

On this latest Comic Book Bears audio episode, we emphasize the "Comic" part of our show title to welcome to the show queer comedian Jeff Klein!!! While talking about not fitting into his communities or clothes anymore, Jeff has performed at comedy clubs and festivals from coast to coast. This Florida-born comic is the host of the online shows Beer…

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Episode #415 -- Lose Yourself 12:56

10d ago12:56

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Sabine Wren restarts her training with Ahsoka as the search for Thrawn and Ezra continues in the lavishly illustrated third issue of the eight-issue TV show adaptation. Comics Discussed This Week: Ahsoka #3 (of 8) (7:46) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Jango Fett #4 (of 4) News: Based on Dark Horse Comics' January solicits, The …

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Episode #414 -- Dig Me Out 1:02:44

17d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Marvel brings the Original Trilogy era run of Star Wars comics to an end in the pages of Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #50, a weighty issue that not only ties up the recent storyline, but sets some key characters up for the future, particularly Sabé, as readers realize just how much of a hold Palpatine still has over Anakin Skywalker. In Dark Horse Comics' …

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Episode #413 -- Adagio for Strings 1:11:05

24d ago1:11:05

1:11:05

The Original Trilogy era of Marvel's Star Wars begins it's two-part ending, with the release of Star Wars (Vol. 3) #50, a sprawling yet tight meditation on what it takes to ensure victory and the lengths that some will consider going to attain it. Writer Charles Soule concludes his 50-issue run -- an accomplishment in its own right -- that sets the…

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Episode #412 -- Let It Down 39:30

1M ago39:30

39:30

This is quite a week for masterful storytelling in Star Wars comics, with The High Republic Adventures Phase III Crash and Burn delivering a juggernaut of a story that meshes splendidly with events in The High Republic Adventures. In Echoes of Fear #1 (of 4), Sith legend and lore mix with The High Republic-era Jedi as mystery deepens in the hunt to…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #292: Deadpool and Wolverine! 1:50:16

1M ago1:50:16

1:50:16

As we enter into Labor Day weekend, the CBB boys are providing one more audio episode for you this month and this time it is our review of Deadpool and Wolverine!!! D and W is the 34th Marvel Cinematic Universe film and finds Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their respective title roles! It is directed by Shawn Levy and also stars Emma Corr…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #291: The News from SDCC and a Whole Lotta Comics! 1:55:37

1M ago1:55:37

1:55:37

Recorded back on 7/25/2024 and finally available as our new audio episode, this show finds the CBB Boys (Caleb, Steve and Billy Z) recounting what the big news items were from this past San Diego Comic Con. Additionally, a bunch of new comic books come under our ursine analysis. Hit play to hear our opinions about new series like Phoenix (Marvel), …

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Episode #411 -- Adventure of a Lifetime 13:08

1M ago13:08

13:08

Just one Star Wars comic is out this week and it's the very solid adaptation of Star Wars: Ahsoka episode No. 2. Though there's no behind-the-scenes peeks or added detail, the issue is, as adaptations, go, top notch from start to finish. Comics Discussed This Week: Ahsoka #2 (of 8) (6:45) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Star War…

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Episode 410 - I Won't Back Down 49:14

1M ago49:14

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The Tarkin name looms large in this week's Star Wars comics, with Wilhuff's long-dead ancestors playing a central role in The High Republic Adventures Phase III #9 as the Nihil envelope Eriadu. In Star Wars (Vol. 3) #49, Zhara seeks redemption by following her mentor as Leia Organa reaffirms her steadfast resolve to not only see the Rebellion onto …

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Episode #409 -- Take the Power Back 41:13

2M ago41:13

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The third volume of Darth Vader nears its conclusion with #49 setting the stage for Luke's latest confrontation with Darth Vader as Sith and Jedi and Empire and Rebellion seemingly align for a common goal. Comics Discussed This Week: Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #49 (13:28) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #46 The Hi…

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Episode 408 -- Put the Message in the Box 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

Three new Star Wars comics are out today and we've got them all broken down, page by page, with some piercing analysis. Or do we? Proposals are made in The High Republic Adventures Phase III #8 from Dark Horse, while in Inquisitors #2, Fifth Brother and Tensu Run square off. Marvel's The HIgh Republic Phase III comes to a temporary end with issue #…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #290: Welcome back, Steve Bryant! (And welcome all to Undead or Alive!!) 2:27:31

2M ago2:27:31

2:27:31

It's a new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode!! And we are thrilled to bring back to the show our most frequent guest, the one and only Steve Bryant!! This time around Steve sits down to talk with us about his successful Kickstarter campaign for Undead or Alive! The upcoming graphic novel that Steve wrote with art by Jason Millet and Patrick Mc…

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Episode #407 -- Tea for One 31:12

2M ago31:12

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When a Sith apprentice comes to your tourist-trap town, it's best to give them a wide berth and let them find their balance, while offering them an abundance of peace and quiet. To do otherwise is folly, as Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #4 explains in explicit details. Comics Discussed This Week: Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #4 (of 4) (13:42) St…

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Episode #406 -- Harden My Heart 39:38

2M ago39:38

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Luke is tested by Sabé in Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #48 while Vader is tested by the architect of the Schism Imperial as a showdown between father and soon is seemingly stalled. Comics Discussed This Week: Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #48 (16:50) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Mace Windu #3 (of 4) News: Starting in October, Marvel will thre…

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Episode #405 -- Explosions 32:08

3M ago32:08

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The weight of an entire galaxy brings its crushing weight upon the shoulders of "Princess Senator General Leia Organa of Alderaan" in Star Wars (Vol. 3) #48, yet it's the memories of home -- its people and places -- that offers hope as longtime friends arrive to help alieve the burden, along with a nemesis from the past. Comics Discussed This Week:…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #289: Our HeroesCon Wrap Up and A Bunch of New Comics with Special Guest Brian Newberry! 2:06:33

3M ago2:06:33

2:06:33

New Comic Book Bears audio episode! HeroesCon 2024 a few weeks ago marked the very first time that the current roster of CBB Boys - Bill Z, Steve and Caleb - were all under the same roof IRL! And to recount what went down in Charlotte we are once again joined by special guest Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast! Apart from the con wr…

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Episode #404 -- A Song for Jeffrey 30:53

3M ago30:53

30:53

Rodney Barnes returns to Star Wars comics with his second series this year, adaptating the Ahoska Disney+ TV show. Though it, like the prior Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi adaptations, is a word-for-word telling of the series, the artwork by Steven Cummings, Wayne Faucher and Rachelle Rosenberg and letters by VC's Travis Lanham makes this issue, in…

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Episode #403 -- Wolf and Raven 52:33

3M ago52:33

52:33

Rodney Barnes is back in Star Wars, with free rein to script the Inquisitors story and the result after the first issue is stupendous. The issue also features the return of artist Ramon Rosanas and he has been very much missed. What follows is a look inside the Grand Inquisitor and what is to come, not to mention a plethora of new Jedi. In the penu…

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Episode #402 -- The Candy Man 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

Ty Yorrick is picking up enough sidekicks to form her own Jedi Order, while Drewen realizes he may have bitten off quite a bit more than he can chew as Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures -- Saber for Hire #3 sets the mini-series up for its conclusion. In Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #3, Maul appears to be questioning not his devotion to th…

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Episode #401 -- Diamond Dogs 35:49

4M ago35:49

35:49

Fights are fought, plans come together and plots are revealed in Jango Fett #4 (of 4), as the mini-series sticks the landing while auguring more tales to come and revealing the first instances of Palpatine's plot to discredit Chancellor Valorum. Comics Discussed This Week: Jango Fett #4 (of 4) (5:29) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This We…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #288: A Splash of Pride, a Heroes Con Preview and a Whole Lotta Brian Newberry! 2:11:49

4M ago2:11:49

2:11:49

On this new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode, we are joined by Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast! Though we have been friends with Brian for many many years, this is the first time he has joined us on our show! Hit play and listen in as Caleb, Bill Z and Steve talk with Brian about how he got into comics and what all four of …

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Episode #400 -- Call Of Ktulu 25:05

4M ago25:05

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Nine years to the day we released the first episode of this podcast, we've reached the fabled No. 400 and drill down deep into Marvel's Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #47 as Luke Skywalker feels his father's looming presence and encounters one who knew his parents. Comics Discussed This Week: Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #47 (5:29) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unl…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #287: The One Recorded Just Before Memorial Day 2024 2:02:22

4M ago2:02:22

2:02:22

Time for a new Comic Book Bears audio episode! On May 23rd the regular CBB crew (Steve, Caleb and Bill Z) convened to once again chat about the funnybooks. After a few tangents (Memorial Day weekend plans, our favorite Rolling Stones songs, prepping for HeroesCon) the boys finally sashay over to the virtual spinner rack in the Bearcave. Among the b…

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Episode #399 -- Down In It 54:54

4M ago54:54

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The trial of Lando Calrissian comes to its conclusion, amid some heartfelt testimony and, dare we say it, potential clues to the next volume of the flagship Star Wars title in issue #47. In The High Republic Phase III #8, seeds are planted for what's likely to be a wildly chaotic conclusion to the 10-issue maxi-series. Comics Discussed This Week: T…

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Episode #398 -- Walk Unafraid 1:07:35

4M ago1:07:35

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Four books are out this week, including the return of a character from the Bounty Hunters series in Jango Fett #3, while The High Republic features a double dose of stories -- Saber for Hire #2 and The High Republic Adventures #6 -- and Darth Maul contends with another Palpatine-decreed threat (or is it?) in Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #2. Comic…

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Episode #397 -- Renegade 30:01

5M ago30:01

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Lando reaches a pivotal point in not just his court martial, but his thinking as readers are treated to a new look at the steely determination of Mon Mothma in Star Wars (Vol. 3) #46. Comics Discussed This Week: Star Wars #46 (10:11) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #43 News: Some slight delays for Dark Horse…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #286: The One With Jon Runyan and Randy Faustino of Bamboo Panel Studios! 2:00:03

5M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

On this new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode we are thrilled to talk with two of the folks behind new indie publishing company Bamboo Panel Studios and their Kickstarter campaign for the first project, Kosmotrope! BPS CEO Jon Runyan is a long time friend of the show and past guest and he appears along with BPS Editor-in-Chief Randy Faustino! …

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Episode #396 -- Children of the Next Level 36:14

5M ago36:14

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The four-issue Mace Windu mini-series comes to a solid conclusion, with what we hope might be the chance for another outing, given the final page of the issue. Comics Discussed This Week: Mace Windu #4 (of 4) (12:55) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Mace Windu #1 (of 4) Obi-Wan Kenobi Adaptation #5 (of 6) News: Dark Horse is set …

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #285: X-Men '97 and More Marvelous Mutants with Special Guest Tony Gilkinson! 2:16:17

5M ago2:16:17

2:16:17

"X-Men '97" premiered on Disney+ on March 20th, 2024 and this series continues the storyline for the 1990s "X-Men: The Animated Series" and details the plight of the team as they face new challenges following the apparent death of their leader, Professor X. Hit play and you will hear Steve and Bill Z discuss the first few episodes and joining in th…

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Episode #395 -- The Scientist 42:03

5M ago42:03

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In The High Republic Phase III #7, Keeve Trennis comes to a startling realization even as Lourna Dee has ... a heart? In Darth Vader #46, readers are taken to Exegol and it's quite the ride with implications derived from the Sequel Trilogy. We also take a quick run through both of the Star Wars Free Comic Book Day 2024 issues. Comics Discussed This…

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Episode #394 -- The Saga Begins 29:07

5M ago29:07

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Fittingly time, Marvel's The Phantom Menace Anniversary Special #1 (it's a one-shot) is out this week just ahead of Star Wars Day. It provides a satisfying look at the 1999 film, showing us key parts of the story that were only alluded to in the movie. Greg Pak, Will Sliney, Guru e-FX and VC's Joe Caramagna deliver a solidly entertaining -- and inf…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #284: Once Again, Nottingham's David Hazan 2:08:44

5M ago2:08:44

2:08:44

Hey kids - it's another new Comic Book Bears audio episode and we are thrilled to welcome back to the show our Ursine Operative from Oz, the Koala of Comics himself Nottingham scribe David Hazan!! Nottingham is on its 11th issue which is the start of the thrilling final arc of the series! David talks with us about what is ahead as the Sheriff retur…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #283: The CBBears in Spring! 2:24:11

5M ago2:24:11

2:24:11

The weather is getting warmer and the CBB boys have more comics to talk about! After covering some news items Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about some recent favorites of theirs including the end of the X-Men's Krakoa era books Rise of the Powers of X and Fall of the House of X (Marvel), Wonder Woman (DC), Outsiders (DC), The N Word of God (Fantagra…

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Episode #393 -- Coming Undone 1:07:37

5M ago1:07:37

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Zeen and Lula reach a milestone decision in the pages of Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures Phase III #5, as the first arc of the comic comes to an end, yet sets up what's likely to be a dynamic run through issues 6-10. In Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #1 (of 4), the Sith apprentice contends with an almost Lovecraftian-like horror and inner…

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Episode #392 -- Song of the Swords 46:14

6M ago46:14

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Ty Yorrick (and Drewen) return in a Phase III-set story from Cavan Scott and Rachael in The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire #1 (of 4) that features a charming parallel story featuring Kip and Jom that has, to us, some ominous foreshadowing. In Mace Windu #3 (of 4), we're treated to a side of the Jedi we've not really seen much of: Idealist…

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Episode #391 -- The Rose 56:47

6M ago56:47

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The adaptation of Thrawn Alliances ends with a cliffhanger and what's surely to be another four-issue mini-series collecting the second half of the Timothy Zahn novel. In Darth Vader #45, Enric Pryde proves his mettle -- and loyalty -- to Vader, despite his fellow Schism Imperial members' bewilderment. Finally, The High Republic travels to Phase II…

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Episode #390 -- Dirty Laundry 35:33

6M ago35:33

35:33

The trial of Lando Calrissian finds the charming con man facing down his past, while plotting his present and future, as he settles comfortably into his new role -- not facade -- as a Rebel in Star Wars (Vol. 3) #45. Comics Discussed This Week: Star Wars (Vol. 3) #45 (14:06) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: Dark Droids #5 (of 5) …

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #282: With Special Guest Corissa Grant (Worthy Chaos Redemption) 1:37:03

6M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

Time for another new audio episode based on our spotlighting of indie creators on our video livestream! On this episode (recorded on March 7th) we are very pleased to welcome for her first time on the podcast writer Corissa Grant! Corissa introduces us to her horror comic series, Worthy Chaos: Redemption!! The project just had another successful Ki…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #281: With Special Guests Amanda Kahl and Jeremy Flagg 2:22:38

6M ago2:22:38

2:22:38

Over the past few weeks we spotlighted indie creators on our video livestream and now those episodes are being made available as audio episodes! First up (recorded on February 22nd) we are very pleased to welcome for their first time on the podcast artist Amanda Kahl and writer Jeremy Flagg, co-creators of the comic "I Am The First". Caleb and Stev…

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Episode #389 -- Crash Into Me 51:22

6M ago51:22

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Crash is back, with Ruu along for the jump in Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures -- Crash Landing one-shot, while the adaptation of Obi-Wan Kenobi concludes its six-issue run. Comics Discussed This Week: Obi-Wan Kenobi #6 (of 6) (27:07) The High Republic Adventures -- Crash Landing (48:06) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week: …

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Episode #388 -- The Walls Came Down 1:06:10

7M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

We open with a remembrance by Jeff of singer/songwriter Michael Knott, an artist who had an outsized influence on him. It's a touching tribute and worth your time. Then we break down the latest Star Wars comics news (8:45) and dive into Thrawn Alliances #3, Star Wars Visions: Takashi Okazaki #1, The High Republic Phase III #5 and last, but not leas…

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Episode #387 -- Electric Worm 1:04:37

7M ago1:04:37

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The prison-ship break begins in earnest in Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures Phase III #4, an issue filled with several jaw-dropping surprises. In Darth Vader #44, an Imperial survivor of Dark Droids learns how to balance what's right and what's wrong, provided you stay on Vader's good side. Mace Windu #2 (of 4) expands on the titular jedi'…

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Episode #386 -- Gallows Pole 45:50

7M ago45:50

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Jedi Keeve Trennis and Terec and Ceret have taken matters into their own hands, bringing the captive Lourna Dee with them as they plunge into the Occlusion Zone in a bid to find Sskeer. But does Sskeer even want to be found? The High Republic #4 is laden with surprises and reveals. In Star Wars #44, Lando Calrissian goes on trial for treason and ot…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #280: Yes, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 Really Is That Good!!! 1:34:28

7M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

A bunch of bears and a bunch of new comics - yes, it's another new Comic Book Bears audio episode! Hit play and hear Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about a very important bit of recent comic industry news - the mass exodus of artists from Cadence Comic Art - and then onto the comic book talk with time dedicated to Ultimate Spider-Man (Marvel), The Sc…

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Episode #385 -- The Devil's Right Hand 12:45

7M ago12:45

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Thrawn and Anakin have not only walked into a bar but nearly leveled the joint and either drove everyone out of it or left them supine and not in a good way. Such is Thrawn Alliances #2 (of 4), a rigorously faithful adaptation of the novel. Comics Discussed This Week: Thrawn Alliances #2 (of 4) #43 (4:13) Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited Th…

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Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #279: The One Where They Talked About The Super Bowl Before The Super Bowl 1:21:15

7M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Finally, it's a new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! Hit play and hear the CBB boys (Bill Z, Steve and Caleb) talk about comics like Superman: Lost, Kneel Before Zod, the new Duke and Cobra Commander books from Image/Skybound's G.I. Joe line and - remember we are a queer podcast - Killer Queens 2! The boys also get caught up with each other …

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Episode #384 -- Crystal Lullaby 36:41

8M ago36:41

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A familiar face returns in the pages of Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures Phase III #3 as Lula recounts her adventures when she didn't know who she was. Everything's gone green in Star Wars (Vol. 3) #43 as Luke Skywalker returns to what may, or may not, be an ancient Sith compound, as he strives to heal a red khyber crystal and, perhaps, le…

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Episode #383 -- Schism 27:18

8M ago27:18

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A familiar face returns in the pages of Dark Horse's The High Republic Adventures Phase III #3 as Lula recounts her adventures when she didn't know who she was. In Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #43, the Imperial Schism sets about its work of creating a schism in the empire as the Dark Lord utilizes lessons learned from the Dark Droids event amid befriending…

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Episode #382 -- Rivers of Ice 43:38

8M ago43:38

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Mace Windu gets a second mini-series, with the first issue of four off to a rollicking start as he tracks down someone who has a new type of coaxium -- and the formula to create more -- before the crime syndicates can. Obi-Wan Kenobi #5 zeroes in on Riva's efforts to make Anakin pay for what he did at the temple, as Obi-Wan tries to enlist her help…

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