Best Zach Ferguson Podcasts (2024)

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Happy Halloween Surprise — Glasses & The Beard Ride Again 1:10:48

1d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Is this a trick or a treat? You'll have to listen to find out. This week, we return to the mic's to celebrate the spooky and update listeners on where we've been. Happy Halloween to all and to all a haunted holiday season... As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co…

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The Return of Mickey Finnegan AKA Swagglehaus Comics 1:32:42

7M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Welcome back Spec-Taters to episode 104 of the Spec Tales podcast. This week, we welcome back our friend Mickey Finnegan, or better known on YouTube Swagglehaus Comics. Mickey joins us to to discuss his new comic series SANITY: Rise of the Occult. We also get a full update on Mickey's new grail tale and the cautionary details behind an online trade…

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Happy Patreoniversary — A Full Episode of Floppies Just For You 1:11:19

8M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

We're celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Spec Tales Patreon. Because of our dedicated and generous Scärce Army members, we've been able to update the show's artwork, create JJ the Spec Tater-Tot, and literally give away thousands of stickers to comic fans around the world. This week, we're sharing an episode of our Patreon-exclusive series…

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The Masks Come Off — A Comic Whale Tale Shows Our True Colors 58:08

8M ago58:08

58:08

No guest this week, but that doesn't mean we're taking it easy on the mics. We've got multiple recent pickups that you need to sprint to the shelves (or digital shelves) to get your hands on. We've got a comic book whale tale detailing two of the most epic L.B. Cole covers on the planet. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales…

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To Speculate or Not to Speculate — Zach Mitchell Breaks Down The Comic Collecting Landscape 1:36:10

9M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

We're back for a throwback-style episode with one of our original listeners and Instagram comic collector friends, Zach Mitchell from Zach's Comics. Together, we dive head-first into the state of the comic book world, including the speculation market, gatekeeping collectors, and riding the financial waves. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon…

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The Kickin' Roundtable with Mario Candelaria, James Ferguson & Christof Bogacs 1:22:31

9M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

From the biggest names in the industry to the indie creators just trying to see their vision come to life, Kickstarter has fully established itself as a major player in the comic book world. This week we bring on three veteran comic kickstarters to discuss the trending platform and their upcoming projects. To learn more about Mario and James' proje…

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Spec Tales Episode 100 — Grail Tales: Where Are They Now? 1:37:02

9M ago1:37:02

1:37:02

To celebrate our 100th episode of Spec Tales, we decided to look back and see where a few of our most memorable Grail Tales are now. Have no fear, we still bring the heat with some extra special recent pickups and speculation comics, too! Thank you for all the support over the last 100 episodes — we're looking forward to the next 100. SUPPORT THE S…

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Eisner Winner Kelly Thompson Chats The Cull, Comics, Grails, and Pennywise the Dancing Clown 1:54:36

10M ago1:54:36

1:54:36

Back from our happy holiday hiatus and ready for a big new year! This week, Eisner-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Jem and the Holograms) joins us to discuss her latest work — The Cull. But we don't stop there. Our conversation with Kelly bounces from comic topic to topic with tons of inside baseball info on how the sausage …

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Breaking News One-Shot: Jay Stephens and Gold Key Comics Make A Big Announcement 53:16

10M ago53:16

53:16

Acclaimed animator, and comic book creator Jay Stephens (Dwellings) and Gold Key chief creative director Arnold Guerrero join Jake & Jesús for this very special breaking news one-shot episode of Spec Tales. We know we told you we'd be back in late January, but we had to take a break from our break to share this incredible news and a new grail tale …

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2023 Year-End Cleanup — Our Favorite Comics and Grails of the Year 1:14:11

11M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Believe it or not, we're already halfway through season three of Spec Tales. However, before we take the next 6 weeks off, we have to wrap up the year with our favorite comic books and grails of 2023. So, saddle up the reindeer and join us for one last ride before the ball drops. We can't wait to tell you all about the surprises we have in store fo…

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One True Nerd King Phil Taylor Blows Our Collector & Speculator Minds 1:28:59

11M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

You've heard of the one true king of the North, but have you heard of the One True Nerd King? Of course you have, his nerdtastic social posts have garnered millions of views and laughs. His comic-culture brain is on full display in this week's episode as he schools us in every segment. He even drops some never-before-considered speculation knowledg…

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THE Comic Book Presser Chris Myers Grade Bumps Spec Tales 1:14:46

11M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Pressing and cleaning comic books isn't witchcraft or magical restoration — but for Chris Myers The Comic Book Presser, it's an art. This week, Chris and the guys deep dive into some of the intricacies of how pressing and cleaning can help the hobby pay for itself. However, Chris isn't just a presser, he's also a lifelong collector with an incredib…

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Jake & Jesús and The Golden-Age Batman Tape Pull of Destiny 1:06:55

12M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

It's Thanksgiving for us and we're here to say thank you to all the listeners out there for take the time to join us every week for Spec Tales. This week's episode is filled with many listener themed segments, including the ever-popular listener-submitted grail tale. Does Jesús win two consecutive weeks in a row for recent pickup tots? Will Jake ev…

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Acclaimed Comic Artist Nick Pitarra Chats Axe-Wielder Jon and His Original Comic Art Addiction 1:20:21

12M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

Eisner-nominated comic artist Nick Pitarra jumps on the show to chat all about his creator-owned comic Axe-Wielder Jon. From its heartwarming origins to its massively successful crowdfunding campaign — Nick takes us through bringing Jon to life on the page. We also get into Nick's impressive original comic art collection and how new collectors can …

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Brad & Lisa Gullickson of Comic Book Couples Counseling Bag and Board Spec Tales 1:37:35

12M ago1:37:35

1:37:35

GIANT-SIZE EPISODE ALERT! This conversation was too good to cut short. Brad and Lisa Gullickson of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast join us to chat all about their unbelievable comic grail tales. Traversing through our classic three segments, we learn all about Brad and Lisa's collecting habits, the secrets to their incredible on-mic chemi…

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Scärce Whales That Could Be Your Next Grail — The Return of Whale Tales 1:09:37

1y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Have you ever seen a CATMAN comic from the 1940's? How about a CHAMBER OF CHILLS pre-code horror comic? We dive into some of the biggest white whales of these iconic runs and what makes them true grails. An episode of Spec Tales wouldn't be complete without a mystery bag of recent pickups and some horrifyingly good speculation. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Su…

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Episode 91 — Dallas FanFestival Edition 1:09:41

1y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

We did it! We finally got around to meeting up in person for the first time at Dallas FanFestival 2023. A weekend of many firsts, including recording our first-ever live/in-person comic book grail tales. Hear all about the big event, what we learned and meet some of the friends we made along the way. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to he…

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The Beautifully Deviant Mind of Joshua Hixson and Creating Horror Comics 1:08:10

1y ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Just in time for the most horrifying season of the year. Artist Joshua Hixson joins Jake & Jesús to discuss his work on show-favorite horror comic THE PLOT and his upcoming collaboration with James Tynion IV THE DEVIANT. Josh also divulges to the guys his secret to creating some of the most terrifying visuals in modern comics. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Sub…

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Dueling Listener-Submitted Grail Tales with Guest Host Mario Candelaria 1:15:45

1y ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Jake & Jesús pull out all the stops with TWO listener-submitted grail tales and a first-time special guest host — writer and friend of the show Mario Candelaria. This episode is chock-full of recent pickups, reading recommendations and some football-related speculation. The guys also announce their first-ever comic con appearance...listen in to fin…

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Phillip Kennedy Johnson Smashes with Grails and Hulk Speculation Goodness 1:09:06

1y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Phillip Kennedy Johnson discusses his approach to writing the current Incredible Hulk series and how he wanted to bring back the monster movie elements and horror themes that were originally part of the character. He also talks about his inspiration from Hellboy and other folklore and horror stories. And you know we weren't going to let PKJ get out…

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Jordan Alsaqa Cooks with Monsters and Apex Legends 1:08:33

1y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Jordan Alsaqa, author of the Apex Legends Official Cookbook and IDW's young adult fantasy graphic novel Cooking with Monsters, joins Jake and Jesús on this episode of Spec Tales. Jordan shares a couple of white whales he'd loved to obtain, both as a collector and a creator. The trio also dives deep into some juicy speculation as well. SUPPORT THE S…

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Kieron Gillen Rolls a Nat 20 Grail Tale and Speculates a Bit on Dr. Aphra 1:07:25

1y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Acclaimed comic book writer Kieron Gillen joins Jake & Jesús to discuss his career and creative process. From his background in games journalism to his transition to comic book writing, the guys talk all about Kieron and his work on titles like Die and Once & Future. You'll also be thrilled to know, Kieron's grail tale is as epic as the narratives …

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Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast Gives and Receives Comic Grails 1:24:17

1y ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Jake & Jesús welcome former guest host Badr Milligan of the Short Box comic podcast back to Spec Tales to finally give his grail tale. Not just one but TWO heartstring-pulling tales that'll hit you right in the feels. The trio tackles everything from the scarcity of original manga art, to Heritage Auctions, and Warren Publishing. You'll also learn …

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Introducing Whale Tales and the Most Valuable Non-Superhero Comic 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Jake and Jesús are very proud to introduce something new on this week's episode with the first-ever Whale Tale segment. What's a whale tale you ask? You'll just have to listen to the episode to find out! Also in this episode is a completely eerie AOK and a reading stack as tall as Jesús' beard. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exc…

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Jason Ayers and the Most Epic Season 3 Premiere 1:18:53

1y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

We're back! To kick off season three in style, we're joined by WWE referee and notorious comic book collector Jason Ayers who discusses the monumental "X" comic book grail tale he's currently embarking on. Jake also reviews the recent Humanoids release All Tomorrow's Parties: The Velvet Underground Story by Koren Shadmi. Lots to love in this premie…

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Secret Invasion! Chris Hacker and Badr Milligan with Guest Christian Ward 1:21:38

1+ y ago1:21:38

1:21:38

The final installment of the Spec Tales Secret Invasion is here! Chris Hacker from the Oblivion Bar Podcast and Badr Milligan from the Short Box podcast join forces to rock the mics with multi-Eisner-winning comic creator Christian Ward! Jake and Jesús better be careful or these Skrulls might take their seats for good. Trust us, you can't miss this…

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Secret Invasion! Chris Donaldson and Newbie Take Over with Guest Rocksteady Comics 1:08:31

1+ y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

The Skrulls continue their takeover of Spec Tales while Jake and Jesús are out. This week, former guests and good friends of the show, Chris Donaldson and Joel from Newbie Comics on YouTube take on hosting duties. Joining the Skrulls this week is Greg from Rocksteady Comics from Instagram and Youtube to tell his grail tale about a hulk-sized collec…

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Spec Tales Secret Invasion! Guido Sanchez and Lisa Gullickson Take Over with Guest Randall Lotowycz 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

48:22

The Skrulls are taking over Spec Tales while Jake and Jesús are out of pocket. Friends of the show, Guido Sanchez from the Dear Watchers podcast and Lisa Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counceling podcast, team up to host this week's episode. Plus, writer, editor and all-around comic lover Randall Lotowycz joins the show to share his grail t…

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A Grail Tale That'll Capture You In A Chamber of Chills 1:03:55

1+ y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Jake and Jesús fly solo this week to discuss Free Comic Book Day, the calm between the storms, and a chilling listener-submitted grail tale. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us…

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Elliot Comic Art and the Tater of Terror 1:15:53

1+ y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

This week, we welcome friend and talented artist Elliot of Elliot Comic Art. Elliot delivers his grail tale in addition to talking about all the new versions of JJ the Spec Tater Tot running around the multiverse he's been instrumental in creating. GOLD KEY KICKSTARTER — Back the Gold Key Boris Karloff Kickstarter to receive a JJ Karloff sticker. T…

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Spec Tales First Comic Con Appearance and A Listener Submitted Grail Tale 1:02:17

1+ y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

This week, Jesús tells all about his experience representing Spec Tales at a local comic book convention in Houston, including a grail tale that unfolded right before his eyes. And back by popular demand, another listener-submitted grail tale and THING is of Hulk-size proportions...and you may want to bring some tissues too. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subsc…

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Welcome to the Resurrection: Gold Key Launches into the Modern Age 1:22:42

1+ y ago1:22:42

1:22:42

One of the most epic grail talers from 2022 is back to deliver even more comic excellence. Yes, Lance Linderman the co-owner of Gold Key Comics is back for another round, and this time he's brought a special guest. Writer and epic comic creator Michael Conrad (Wonder Woman, Batgirls) also gets in on the breaking news. Check out the Gold Key Kicksta…

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All Grails No Tales — Jake and Jesús Fly Solo Again 1:02:29

1+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Jesús and Jake take on another episode flying solo. With a veritable smorgasbord of recent pickups and speculation comics to talk about, there's definitely something for all collectors. The real news is the announcement of an event Spec Tales will be making an appearance at very soon! But we can't give it all away in the descriptions, listen to hea…

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Valentine's Day Ep w/ Cheyenne Ford 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

58:44

We talk some of the greatest Valentine day movie with Production Designer Cheyenne Ford! Known for her work on Shiva Baby, Give or Take, and Story Ave which is premiering at SXSW.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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The Return of Newbie Comics and the Most Suspenseful Grail Tale 1:16:18

1+ y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

The man, the myth, the Canadian Joel — AKA Newbie Comics — is back in the studio to chat about his suspenseful grail tale and what comes after acquiring your mountain-top grail. Newbie also happens to be one of the best comic speculators in the business and proves it several times over. Don't miss this extra long episode. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscrib…

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Jafar Panahi 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

50:55

Panahi made news recently for his release from Iranian prison after a hunger strike. The director made history in 1995 by winning the Caméra d'Or (best first feature film) at Cannes, making Panahi the first Iranian to win a major award at Cannes. He has since gone on to go on making classics like The Mirror, Offsides, This is Not a Film, Taxi, and …

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S. Craig Zahler 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

58:53

Writer/Director of the gruesome movie Bone Tomahawk and the pretty good Vaughn flick Brawl in Cell Block 99, ye ol' Zah-dog gives the brothers a lot to talk about.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Welcome to 2023 and the Hiatus Sandwich 1:13:36

1+ y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Prepare for the takeover because the break is over! After nearly a 2 month hiatus from the show, Jake and Jesús return to the mics to chat about how they spent their time away and what 2023 has in store. The guys also discuss buying a collection, a listener-submitted grail tale, AND a quick glance at how DC is shaking up the speculation game. SUPPO…

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Leonard Maltin 58:51

2y ago58:51

58:51

Remember those old Movie Guide books you saw on your grandparents library? The one with the old dude smiling at you like he new everything about movies. Well we're talking about that guy.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Pauline Kael 58:50

2y ago58:50

58:50

Perhaps one of the most famous and influential American film critics, Pauline Kael is a tough person to tackle. But the brothers give it a go in this ongoing series of film critics.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Gene Siskel 57:00

2y ago57:00

57:00

The lesser known of the Siskel and Ebert show, Gene Siskel was a man with strong opinions. Watch the brothers remain undecided on him.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Spirit of Christmas 58:38

2y ago58:38

58:38

What is it!By Two Thumbs Undecided

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2022 Finale — Hoarder's Paradise Listener-Submitted Grail Tale 1:05:35

2y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

To close out 2022, we're flying solo without a guest and bringing the heat with one more listener-submitted grail tale for the road. It's a hoarder's paradise of a story about a listener who obtained a storage locker full of collectibles all for a hard day's work. We also discuss some of our favorite comics from the last year. Happy holidays to all…

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W. Maxwell Prince and the Spec Tales Grail Tale of Destiny 1:19:20

2y ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Acclaimed comic writer W. Maxwell Prince joins the show to discuss the upcoming re-release of his and Martín Morazzo's series Art Brut. Prince also chats with us about the duos highly successful horror series Ice Cream Man and his unconventional grail tale. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private…

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Christof Bogacs and Marie Enger Overdeliver with Under Kingdom 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Writer Christof Bogacs and writer/artist Marie Enger join the show to discuss their nostalgia-inducing YA graphic novel UNDER KINGDOM. The conversation bounces from 80's cult classic films to Nickelodeon cartoons — and there are TWO incredibly insightful grail tales, too! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, j…

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Possum Hill 58:23

2y ago58:23

58:23

The brothers talk to Possum Hill! Current head of content and creative at 1824 Universal Music Group, but also Sam's old boss back when he was a senior director of video production at Capitol Records and Sam was a wee intern.By Two Thumbs Undecided

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Josh Trujillo Breaks New Ground with Blue Beetle: Graduation Day 1:05:20

2y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Comic writer Josh Trujillo joins the show to talk all about the new DC series Blue Beetle: Graduation Day and what it means to him to bring his favorite character back to the comic forefront. Josh also breaks out an epic grail tale with some solid comic speculation, too. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, jo…

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Writer Rob Saucedo Talks Where Wolf and Programming for Alamo Drafthouse 1:05:04

2y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Truly, the horror season isn't over yet. Writer and film programmer for Alamo Drafthouse Rob Saucedo joins us to talk about his horror-comedy comic Where Wolf. Rob tells all about how his first comic became the first ever digitally released comic from Fangoria.com. Even Rob's grail tale is centered around the horror genre. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscri…

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Marvel Editor King Tom Brevoort Talks Trading From Dollar Bin to Fantastic Four #1 1:11:07

2y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Long-time Marvel editor and walking encyclopedia of pure Marvel knowledge Tom Brevoort joins the show to tell his grail tale of trading from dollar bin books all the way up to a Fantastic Four #1 for charity. Tom also answers some burning Marvel questions we have, like, why wasn't the Ultimate Nullifier ever used to stop Galactus? SUPPORT THE SHOW!…

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Special Edition — Jake Thomas Discusses The Incal: Psychoverse 58:35

2y ago58:35

58:35

This Spec Tales Special Edition episode brings Jake and Jesús face-to-face with Humanoids executive editor Jake Thomas to discuss the newly released The Incal: Psychoverse. Perfect for first-time Incal readers and long-time fans of the title, Psychoverse acts as a prequel to the very first book by Mœbius and Jodorowsky. This mostly spoiler-free dis…

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