We begin our Halloween theme month with Scooby Apocalypse by JM DeMatteis, Keith Giffen, Howard Porter, and others (DC Comics & Scooby Doo). Plus more cartoon comics talk with Jonny Quest and Turtles of Grayskull, Hyde Street, Manchurian, Zatanna, Helen of Wyndhorn, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Usagi Yojimbo. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Di…

The guys discuss their Baltimore Comic Con adventures and two books; DC vs Vampires: World War V by Mathew Rosenberg & Otto Schmidt (DC Comics) and Ain’t No Grave by Skottie Young & Jorge Corona (Image Comics). Plus Power Fantasy, TMNT, The Moon is Following Us, and Jonny Quest. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscours…

We continue our monthly spotlight on Planetary by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday, with a discussion on the legacy of John Cassaday and issues 13 - 18 (DC Comics / Wildstorm). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: ComicsDiscourse…

As we get excited about the upcoming Baltimore Comic Con, we spotlight two books by creators that will be attending the con; Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang (Image Comics) and Power Pack by Louise Simonson and June Brigman (Marvel Comics). Plus, Yi Soon Shin Warrior, Cosmic Detective, Dawn Runner, Boris the Bear, Machine Man, 2001 …

We are joined again by our good friend Frank to discuss the classic Divine Right by Jim Lee (Wildstorm, Image Comics and DC Comics). Plus Night Club, Millarworld (Dark Horse Comics), Predator vs Black Panther (Marvel Comics), Ghost Machine (Image Comics), Jenny Sparks, and Baltimore Comic Con. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram:…

Episode 100: Favorite Long Runs!! The whole gang is here to celebrate our 100th episode with a discussion on our favorite long runs from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, IDW and many more! Plus Predator vs Black Panther and Absolute Power. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 …

We hop on Metron’s Chair and journey back to JLA: Rock of Ages by Grant Morrison and Howard Porter (DC Comics). Plus Elseworlds, DC vs Vampires: World War V, Gotham by Gaslight New Kryptonian Age, She-Hulk (Marvel Comics) and Friday by Ed Brubaker and Marcus Martin (Image Comics). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscou…

We discuss Once & Future first story arc by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora, which provided a new take of the King Arthur mythos (Boom Studios). Plus Power Fantasy by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard (Image Comics), Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Präludium (IDW), and more Zatanna (DC Comics). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagra…

The final episode of the Justice League International: Bwah-Ha-Ha Podcast! In this finale, Shag opens up about his 8 1/2 year journey covering these comics, reflects on the entire Keith Giffen & JM DeMatteis era of the Justice League, and then bids a fond farewell! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our JL…

We casted a spell and conjured up Paul Dini’s Zatanna series, issues 1 -6, with art by Stephane Roux, Chad Hardin, and Jesus Siaz (DC Comics). Plus, Batman: Caped Crusader animated series, Jason Arron and Joëlle Jones TMNT (IDW) Nemesis: Rogues’ Gallery (Dark Horse Comics), and Saga (Image Comics). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Insta…

We continue our monthly spotlight on Planetary by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday, with discussing issues 6 – 12, which continues to move the mystery and story forward with a shocking 12 issue. (DC Comics / Wildstorm). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.…

Brian and Hassan discuss their favorite Teen Heroes from their combined decades of comic book history. Characters and books are discussed from DC Comics, Marvel, and Image Comics. Plus The Nice House by the Sea, Secret Six, Doomsday Clock, New DC Elseworlds books, and Redcoat. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse1…

We dive into the classic Avengers Under Siege story by Roger Stern, John Buscema, and Tom Palmer, featuring the Masters of Evil (Marvel). Plus My Adventures with Superman, Secret Six and more Green Arrow talk (DC Comics). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse…

The penultimate episode! Michael Bailey joins The Irredeemable Shag to delve into "I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT THE JUSTICE LEAGUE" from 2005 by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis & Kevin Maguire! Our beloved SUPER BUDDIES are in for a wild ride to H-E-L-L! Plus, we discuss how the DC universe had transformed by the time this hit the shelves. We wrap up with…

J.M. DeMatteis -- famed writer of comic books, television, movies, and novels -- joins Shag for an "Exit Interview" focusing on his later years writing the JLI! Plus, we discuss J.M.'s new exciting Kickstarter from Spellbound Comics - DeMultiverse Phase 2! Support the DeMultiverse Phase 2 on Kickstarter before Tuesday, August 6: https://www.kicksta…

We begin a new monthly spotlight with Planetary by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday, one of the greatest comic book series of all time (DC Comics / Wildstorm). Plus DC Family characters and Green Arrow. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky…

It is a full moon as we discuss Moon Knight by Jed Mackay, Alessandro Cappuccio, and others and a bit of Blood Hunt from Marvel Comics. Plus, classic DC Comics 1st Graphic Novel Star Raiders, Justice Society of America, and more Superman: House of Brainiac and Judge Dredd talk. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse…

Episode 91 – 2024 Mid-Year Favorite Comics We are at the halfway point of the year, so it is time for us to discuss our favorite comics so far this year from various publishers including Boom Studios, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, IDW, Marvel Comics and more. Listen, as we play 3-dimensional chess trying to predict (and steal) each ot…

We are the law with an overview of 2000AD and adjudication of Judge Dredd Origins by John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra and Kev Walker (Rebellion). Plus Post Heroes Con 2024 stories and The Boy Wonder Black Label series by Juni Ba (DC Comics). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: …

Sean Ross joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about the 2003 reunion mini-series Formerly Known as the Justice League! Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire are back with Maxwell Lord as he assembles a new superhero team designed to be accessible to the common man. Calling themselves the SUPER BUDDIES and operating from a suburban strip mal…

The real Superman is back as we finish our monthly spotlight on The Death of Superman with The Return of Superman by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jon Bodganove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice and others (DC Comics). Monthly Spotlight: The Death and Return of Superman Part 4 Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Insta…

It is a podcast team-up with the Gotham by Geeks cast, Darrell and Russ, as we travel to the past to discuss this classic team-up in the future from 00s, Titans / Legion of Super-Heroes: Universe Ablaze by Dan Jurgens and Phil Jimenez (DC Comics). Plus recent X-Men books, Conan, Metabarons, Avengers Twilight, and Once Upon A Time At The End of the …

We discuss two new Image Comics; Ain’t No Grave by Skottie Young & Jorge Corona and Blood Squad Seven by Joe Casey & Paul Fry. Also, the conclusions of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath and Alan Scott: The Green Lantern by Tim Sheridan & Cian Tormey. Recent reads including Dawnrunner by Ram V & Evan Cagle, Wonder Woman by Tom K…

We travel to negative zone and discuss the legendary Fantastic Four run by Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo (Vol 3 60 – 64). Plus Spectregraph by James Tynion IV and Christian Ward (Dstlry) and more Incredible Hulk by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Neil Klein talk (Marvel). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads:…

We investigate Superboy, Cyborg Superman, Steel and Eradicator as we continue our monthly spotlight on The Death of Superman with Reign of the Supermen by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jon Bodganove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice and others (DC Comics). Monthly Spotlight: The Death and Return of Superman Part 3 Follow us on…

Rob Kelly joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about JLI-related pages from WHO'S WHO IN THE DC UNIVERSE! We present clips from old episodes of the WHO'S WHO PODCAST, covering 35 different JLI entries! Plus, in the 1990s JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE *never* received their own loose leaf WHO'S WHO page. Well, Isamu Yukinori strives to put right what once we…

We go on a major tangent with DC’s Tangent Comics; The Atom, The Joker, The Flash, Green Lantern by Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, Matt Haley, Todd Dezago, Gary Frank, James Robinson, and J. H. Williams III. Plus we discuss the start of the new Marvel Comics event, Blood Hunt by Jed MacKay and Pepe Larraz and Batman/Superman World’s Finest by Mark Waid a…

We assembled our favorite five Avengers while revisiting the history of Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes, including the very early issues, the 80s, the “Leather Jacket” era, Heroes Reborn, New Avengers and Hickman’s Avengers. Plus Dick Tracy by Alex Sequera, Michael Moreci, & Geraldo Borges. Hellen of Wyndhorn 2 by Tom King & Bilquis Evely, Predator The L…

Put on the black armband as we continue our monthly spotlight on The Death of Superman with Funeral for a Friend by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jon Bodganove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice and others (DC Comics). Monthly Spotlight: The Death and Return of Superman Part 2 Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instag…

The trio is back and they investigate Sandman Presents: Dead Boy Detectives by Ed Brubaker and Bryan Talbot (DC Comics / Vertigo). Plus we enter the Ghost Machine and talk about the first issues of Geiger, Redcoat, and Rook: Exodus by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, and Jason Fabok (Image Comics). Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 …

Chris & Cindy Franklin join The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the JLI appearances on the animated series, BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD! We chat about each of the JLI appearances, the characters and voice actors, and spotlight the episode, "Time Out for Vengeance" written by J.M. DeMatteis! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a qu…

Brian and Hassan get into a Technis construct to discuss the classic 90s JLA / Titans mini-series by Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez that took place during the Morrison JLA era. Plus Essential Judge Dredd and Batman: Dark Age by Mark Russell and Mike Allred. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDi…

Brian and Hassan travel the dark highways together to discuss the classic Image Comic series, Midnight Nation, by J. Michael Stracynski (JMS) and Gary Frank. Plus Alan Scott: Green Lantern (DC Comics), X-Men: Rise of the Powers of X (Marvel Comics), Black Hammer (Dark Horse Comics), and Titans/ Legion of Super-Heroes. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics…

We revisit the creative collaboration of Chris Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith on three Uncanny X-Men books; LifeDeath 1 and 2, focusing on Storm (184 and 198) and a Wolverine solo story (205). Plus Superman talk, including Jason Aaron, Philip Kennedy Johnson, Action Comics, and the Silver Age, Fables: The Black Forest, Predator Last Hunt, Alien,…

We start a new monthly spotlight with one of the biggest Superman stories of all time, The Death of Superman by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jon Bodganove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice and others (DC Comics). Plus Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King and Bliquis Evely (Dark Horse Comics) and Dawnrunner by Ram V and Evan Cagle, R…

Derek Crabbe joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the JLI-branded action figures based upon Kevin Maguire’s designs released in 2009 by DC Direct! We cover the figure sculpts, paint jobs and articulation, plus the packaging, the figure stand, Kevin Maguire's model sheets, which figures were not produced, and more. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR li…

We finally discuss Bryan’s favorite character, Usagi Yojimbo, and the recent Space Usagi mini-series by Stan Sakai (Dark Horse Comics & Dogu Publishing). Plus Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, more West Coast Avengers, Tigra, Vinland Saga, Blue Beetle, Keith Giffen, Poison Ivy, and Avengers Twight (IDW, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Kodansha Comics)…

Our first official film review episode as the guys discuss Dune Part 2 by Denis Villeneuve. Even more Dune, as we talk Dune comics with a spotlight on Dune House Harkonnen Vol 1 by Brian Herbert, Kevin J Anderson, and Michael Shelfer (Boom! Studios). Plus an impromptu retro discussion on West Coast Avengers, Power Man & Iron Fist, Rom (Marvel) and …

The guys deliberate their favorite revamp or reboot of comic book characters and teams from DC Comics, Marvel, IDW, and other companies. Plus, the new Predator series, Jed MacKay’s Moon Knight, John Constantine Hellblazer: Dead in America, Titans Beast World conclusion, and Tom King’s and Daniel Sampere’s Wonder Woman Follow us on: Facebook: Comics…

Brian, Bryan, and Hassan journey to Neo-Tokyo for the conclusion of Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic manga series, Akira Other Monthly Spotlight Episodes on Akira Episode 64 – Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira Vol 1 and 2 Episode 69 – Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira Vol 3 and 4 Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscou…

We assembled a team to discuss The Forged 4 -6 by Greg Rucka, Eric Trautmann, and Mike Henderson (Image Comics). Plus, Ultimate Black Panther (Marvel Comics), Paul Pope Battling Boy, Asadora, Anime on Netflix, DC vs Marvel crossovers, and Ancillary Justice. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDi…

Siskoid joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss a 1990 role-playing module featuring Justice League Europe entitled, "Come on Down!!" To protect the League's secrets from reaching enemy hands, Justice League Europe must compete in an interstellar game show against the Forgotten Villains! Will they win? Only you as role-players can decide! This modul…

We pay a visit to Black Water Beach and the Cull Image Comics series by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De lulis. Plus Hexagon Bridge, World’s Finest Batman / Superman Annual (DC Comics), Authority: Revolution, Beneath the Trees (IDW), The Flash, Damn Them All (Boom! Studios) and the OG Predator movie. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagr…

This week we power on the Ghost Machine and discuss the one shot anthology that lays out the new line by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jason Fabok, Brad Meltzer, Peter J. Tomasi, Francis Manapul, Peter Snejbjerg, Ivan Reis, Lamont Magee, and Maytal Zchut (Image Comics). Plus Green Lantern Alan Scott (DC Comics), Transformers, Duke, Dark Ride (Skybound),…

We continue with our monthly spotlight on Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo with Volumes 3 & 4. Plus Swan Songs by W. Maxwell Prince (Image Comics), Avengers Twilight (Marvel Comics) by Chip Zdarksy & Daniel Acuna, and Once Upon A Time at the End of the World 11 by Jason Aaron & Nick Dragotta (Boom! Studios) Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Inst…

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss the spectacular run of Wonder Woman (1-5) by Tom King and Daniel Sampere (DC Comics), Ultimate Spider-Man by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto (Marvel Comics), and Action Comics 1061 by Jason Aaron and John Timms (Superman). Plus Forged, Lotus Land, Pirate Nightwing, Dark Knights of Steel, Operation Sunshine, San…

Matt Ev joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about "Mousebusters" from JLA 80-Page Giant #1 (1998)! Next, JT the Exterminator stops by to discuss the Blue & the Gold in the DC Animated Universe in Justice League Unlimited #43 (2008)! Then, Brett Young sits down to chat about the Injustice League in DC Retroactive: JLA - The '90s (2011)! Finally, we …

Brian and Hassan are joined by Darrell Taylor and Russ El from Gotham by Geeks podcast to discuss the first issues DC Comics 80s Key Baxter Books: New Teen Titans by Marv Wolfman & George Perez, Legion of Super-Heroes by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, Outsiders by Mike W Barr and Jim Aparo, and Infinity, Inc. by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway. Plus Mid…

Brian, Bryan and Hassan discuss their Top 5 Favorite books in 2023 from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Bad Idea, and others. And, of course, we go on a few tangents in the process. Follow us on: Facebook: Comics Discourse 114 Instagram: ComicsDiscourse114 Threads: ComicsDiscourse114 Bluesky: @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social Twitter: Co…

Brian, Bryan, and Hassan discuss their favorite Alan Moore stories outside of Watchmen and Swamp Thing. Are any of the Avatar Press books on their list? What about Capitan Britain? Miracleman? Wildcats? Spawn? Superman? Supreme? America’s Best Comics books such as Tom Strong, Top Ten, or Promethea? Killing Joke? V for Vendetta? League of Extraordin…