Make Vampires Great Again! Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque (and some wannabe called Stephen King) gave vampire fiction a kick up the backside with American Vampire. Your hosts Neil, Lucy and Stu discuss the first volume as well as let slip guilty vampire secrets from their pasts. Like, review and subscribe to the podcast, and follow the tea ...…

Welcome comrades to a Soviet Super Special edition of Read This Comic (Before You Die). Neil, Lucy and Stu discuss Mark Millar's influential take on the Man of Steel, in a 'what if?' tale where the last son of Krypton crash-landed in Soviet Russia instead of Kansas. Like, review and subscribe to the podcast, and follow the team on @bamcomicscas ...…

To celebrate Free Comic Book Day, the BAM Comicscast is giving you a sneak peek at the first episode of its new show, Read This Comic (Before You Die). This time Stu, Neil and Lucy will tell you why X-Men: Grand Design by Ed Piskor deserves to be in your comic book collection.

We're back with a whole new format! Here's an episode zero for a new BAM Comicscast podcast called Read This Comic (Before You Die), due to launch in Spring 2018. Stick with us and we'll help you build the ultimate comic book and graphic novel collection. This short preview features Stu Taylor, Neil Gorton and Lucy James giving you a sneak peek ...…

It's a comic book spy special, as Neil and Stu were invited to a press screening for comic book movie sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. They also interview the film's co-writer Jane Goldman about the film and comics like The Walking Dead, Paper Girls and Motor Crush.Comics reviewed this time include Kingsman: The Red Diamond, Jimmy's Bastards ...…

Neil and Stu kick off a new episode talking about how the classic Marvel Ultimate Alliance video game series from the '00s painted a very different picture of the Marvel Universe to what we see in the Cinematic Universe. Then brace yourself for a bumper crop of comic book reviews, from Centipede, Darth Vader, Mister Miracle, Dark Nights: Metal, ...…

Neil and Stu are back after a summer vacation. This issue was recorded on the 100th birthday of Jack Kirby, so is the perfect excuse to look at what Marvel and DC have published to mark the legendary creator's centennial. Also discussed is the Batman & Harley Quinn animated movie - fitting tribute for Harley's 25th birthday or a killing joke wi ...…

Neil, Stu and Carly discuss their hot takes on San Diego Comic Con 2017. The gang discuss (deep breath) Justice League, Thor: Ragnarok, Inhumans, Captain Marvel, Ant Man & The Wasp, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Gears of War, Arkham Asylum 2, Pacific Rim Uprising, LEGION, Dr. Doom - The Movie, The Walking Dead and more!…

Stu is joined by special guests Lucy (Gamespot) James and Gillen (Spider-Fan) McAllister to review the third big screen take on Spider-Man. Expect split opinions on Spidey's return to the MCU fold as well as a few nerdy revelations that you might have missed. It goes without saying that this one is spoiler-heavy, webheads.…

Neil and Stu lose the plot without Carly's guidance and mistakenly declare that Burt Ward has died. Also hear our first-hand LA experiences, from the Adam West memorial, a whistlestop tour of Meltdown Comics and Legacy Comics & Cards, a tour of Warner Bros. Studios and mixed emotions at Disneyland for a ride on Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission ...…

Neil and Stu are joined by special guest Lucy James for a discussion on the long overdue Wonder Woman movie. Not everyone has been swept up in the hype. We also interview comic book legend Joe Madureira about his forthcoming Battle Chasers: Nightwar game, before Lucy and Neil face off in Wonder Woman-themed quiz, Lasso of Truth or Dare.00:00 - ...…

In this bumper episode (that somehow works in incest and shark porn), Neil, Stu and Carly discuss whether Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was too nerdy, why getting whiplash watching Alien Covenant was a good thing, and how Injustice 2 has made Gorilla Grodd a viable marketing asset. Plus you get some comic book reviews and our take on Free Comi ...…

Neil, Stu and Carly are joined by Lucy James. In a packed show, the gang discuss Thor Ragnarok, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and the X-Men Gold's controversy. Reviewed: X-Men Blue, Weapon X, Freeway Fighter, Spencer & Locke, America, Rat Queens and Darth Maul. There's a retrospective on Walt Simonson's influential run on Thor, and a superhero orig ...…

The gang try to keep upbeat in its review and discussion of Netflix's Iron Fist series and the live-action Ghost in the Shell movie. It's a challenge. Then it's Justice League vs Spider-Man: Homecoming in the battle of the superhero trailers. Rounding out this episode is a look at Civil War II: The Oath and X-Men: Prime.00:00 - Intro and Iron F ...…

A moviecentric special pitting Logan against LEGO Batman. Sort of. In part one of the show, Carly, Stu and Neil review the latest (and final?) cinematic adventure of the Wolverine, whilst part two sees Stu discuss LEGO Batman with special guest Mark... who ropes in his seven year-old son for his hot take on the Brick Knight.00:00 - Intro06:35 - ...…

An extra sexy episode for Valentine's that includes the critically-acclaimed Sex Criminals and the BDSM-focused Sunstone. Also discussed: Netflix Iron Fist and our theory on what tragic event will unite The Defenders. Plus news on Marvel's Secret Empire summer event and updates, speculation and recommended reading on Avengers: Infinity War, as ...…

Carly, Neil and Stu are joined by London Rockin' Rollers Dirty DC to review roller derby comic series SLAM!, as well as discuss some quirky sports comics picks, from WWE superstars, NFL superheroes and future football. Jeremy Whitley, writer of Marvel hit The Unstoppable Wasp also pops by for an exclusive chat. Plus the gang talk about Logan, I ...…

Carly, Neil, Stu and returning guest Mark discuss their comic book and genre highlights of 2016, as well as presenting the BAM Magnificent 7 for 2017 - the ultimate list of what to watch, read and play in the coming year.00:00 - Intro04:27 - 2016 HighlightsMark: 4DX, Drunken Bakers (Viz)Carly: Wonder Woman as UN Ambassador, Black PantherStu: Ba ...…

Punishing the guilty and guardian-ing the galaxy... Neil, Stu and Carly are back. This time the gang debate how blood-splatter is the new on trend fashion tip for men, discuss Deadpool (again), Ben Batfleck in the new Batman v Superman trailer, and how the Old Man Logan storyline is tipped to be the basis for The Wolverine 3 movie. We tell you ...…

Neil, Stu and Carly review Deadpool... well, Neil rants about how Deadpool is like Shakespeare. Sort of. We also discuss the logistics of urinating in a goodie bag, how not to run a comic book awards show, and why the national media is suggesting that we're in the new golden age of comics. And if that's not enough, the latest entry in the Sinis ...…

This time Neil and Stu are joined by Carly for a discussion on the Marvel Netflix TV shows - Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist. We talk story arcs, subplots, casting rumours, and whether we really want The Defenders appearing in Avengers: Infinity War.

This is ground control to Major Tom... here's the (ever so slightly later than planned) second issue of the BAM ComicsCast. Your hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor discuss the recent Suicide Squad trailer, DC Films versus the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the late great David Bowie's comic book connections, and submit Suicide Squad kinkster Slipknot ...…

Stand by, true believer, for the first in a six issue limited series! Your hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor discuss the recent Ant-Man movie, Lando from Star Wars, Thors, Fight Club 2, IKEA porn, and ask just how lame is Ant-Man villain Egghead?* * Very lame.

Kicking off with the correct tea making etiquette, Neil, Carly and Stu then review the first issue of "plus size superheroine" Faith. The gang finally get round to watching the recent (less than) Fantastic Four movie... and live to tell the tale. Plus the results of the first BAM Bargain Hunt are revealed - Carly and Stu each had a £10 limit to ...…

This transatlantic issue discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Iron Fist casting for 2017's Marvel Netflix TV series. But before all that, who/what the ruddy heck is an Iron Fist... and how does this segue into asking whether Nic Cage would have made a sexy Superman in Tim Burton's aborted motion picture? Also, Neil, Stu and Carly fi ...…

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice reviewed! The DC Comics Trinity of superheroes - Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman - are united on the big screen for the first time. So what did the comic book podcast trinity of Neil, Carly and Stu think?We reveal who had "more wind machines than Diana Ross", which character should have been "Frank Underwood ...…

REVIEWED: Empress, Black Panther, Street Fighter X G. I. Joe, Batman '66 meets the Man From U.N.C.L.E. and The Vision.Yep, it's true, after last issue's movie-focused special, the transatlantic trio actually talk about real comic books this time. Along the way you'll learn about the Hathaway Slap (not to be confused with '90s one-hit wonder Had ...…

What's so Civll about War anyway? A packed issue of BAM features reviews of Wonder Woman: Earth One, Captain America: Civil War and Locke & Key. Also, in the first BAM Cuppa Comics interview, we're joined by Millarworld's editor Rachael Fulton to discuss Empress, Jupiter's Legacy, the Millarworld Annual, builder's tea and more.…

Neil and Stu were at the X-Men: Apocalypse global fan screening, hobnobbing with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy and Oscar Isaac. One of us came out thinking it was even better than Captain America: Civil War, whilst the other felt it was one of the worst superhero movies ever made. Like a podcast Xavier and Magneto, the duo breakd ...…

The gang discuss two big comic book events that hit the shelves at the same time - DC Rebirth and Steve Rogers: Captain America. Internet comic artist sensation Stephen Byrne is also interviewed, Carly checks out Dark Horse's The Secret in her still to-be-given-a-title review segment, and Neil's fave section - Sinister Society of Stupid - retur ...…

Neil and Stu are joined by presenter and video games journalist Lucy James for the first in a two part chat about her love of comics (this time covering the Beano, Batman, X-Men and The Walking Dead). Also, we roll out rubbish Axel Rose impersonations for reviews of Marvel's Civil War II, the relaunches of Moon Knight and Punisher, Lady Mechani ...…

Neil and Stu return for a defective duo special, where they discuss the first wave of DC Rebirth titles (Wonder Woman, Detective Comics, Titans and Action Comics), the first issue of the Marvel Han Solo series, the benefits of Comixlogy, Stu's visits to Gorilla King Comics in Baltimore and Titan Comics in Dallas, and more of your #AskBAMAnythin ...…

Reunited and it feels so good. Carly is back, joining Neil and Stu to discuss the first issues of indie titles She-Wolf and Bounty, the second issues of Moon Knight and Punisher, the animated Batman: The Killing Joke feature film, and the Comic Con trailers for Justice League, Luke Cage, Doctor Strange and Legion. Plus niche musical references ...…

Carly, Neil and Stu dissect the Suicide Squad movie, as well as review Bryan Lee O'Malley's debut issue of Snotgirl, slasher movie-inspired Night Trap from Cullen Bunn and J.B. Bastos, and Civil War II tie-ins The Accused and The Fallen (which might be better than the main series).

Carly and Stu try to cope whilst Neil is off having a baby. This time they spill their brains on 'that' The Walking Dead season 7 opener. Also up is a breakdown of what Netlfix' Luke Cage did right and wrong, and what this means for the future of the Netflix Marvel Universe. And then it's the return of the Sinister Society of Stupid and the sli ...…

Carly, Neil and Stu review Rogue One and ask which characters they'd like to see in comic book form. Plus we take a look back at Marvel's Star Wars comic history, including Jaxxon the green rabbit allegedly hated by George Lucas. Also we ponder whether Batman is the most Christmassy superhero of all. And then there's the top 5 rundown of the Ma ...…

Neil returns, joining Carly and Stu in part one of the ultimate (probably) rundown of the Top 10 MCU movies. We also talk comic book video games with Batman Arkham VR, Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, and actually review a comic book too... the excellent, gritty psychological vigilante thriller Kill or be Killed. Like, review and subscribe!…

Carly, Stu and special guest Mark review the Doctor Strange movie and our 4DX cinema experience. Plus: 5 essential Doctor Strange reads and Stranger Things - Doctor Strange's strangest moments. Along the way we also somehow end up talking about Viz magazine and Condorman. Like, review and subscribe!