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In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss double-issues, Batman as detective, digital vs. physical releases, revisiting classics, silly mustaches, self-aware time-jumps, questionable license plate meanings, training montages, economy of storytelling, Chuck’s infamous hot dog cameo, Coast to Coast, He-Man haircuts, flying cars, & all sorts of great ‘70s references. “Shut up, Kessler.” Working Class Wizards #2 written by Nick Goodwin & Chuck Satterlee illustrated by Jeremy Megert colored by Nicholas Michael (& Shane M. Bailey, pg. 40) lettered by Hector Negrete

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss art books, Fantastic Four on film, separating (?), harpoon-hand Arthur, Barbara Gordon on the moon, homespun Kent talk, making evil no-longer afoot, cool-mint-Superman, re-orienting your readers, and revisiting some of our favorite ‘90s characters. JLA Secret Files and Origins Vol. 1 #2 (1998) written by Priest pencils by Yanick Paquette inks by Mark Lipka colors by Pat Garrahy letters by Kurt Hathaway

In this episode, Tim & Rob, along with special guest Stacie (!), discuss spinner racks at Samples’ Store, trained bear pals, the dire news about Diamond, sticking the landing, the greatness of Carl BARKS, asteroids Macintoshes and rolling boulders, restoring cut pages, actually understanding what in the world Donald Duck is saying, comic conveniences, and big ol’ nuggets of gold. “Blinkus of the thinkus!” Uncle Scrooge: Back to the Klondike (Four Color #456) written and illustrated by Carl Barks

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss finishing past arcs, Jason Todd’s weapon(s)-of-choice, gratuitous butt-shots, the future of distribution, Polka-Dot Man vs. Crazy Quilt confusion, art whiplash, “Bane-treats,” ElfQuest documentaries, Vicki Vale as a redhead, and, obviously, undead anti-heroes. Task Force Z #1 (2021) written by Matthew Rosenberg pencils by Eddy Barrows inks by Eber Ferreira colors by Adriano Lucas letters by Rob Leigh

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss environmental issues, the amazing and important work of the Hero Initiative, the new "Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye" pin from Stern, wood-rue, the vocal talents of Michael Dorn, “the era of the Ollie rant,” and just how phenomenally beautiful this book is. Swamp Thing (1982–1996) #24 written by Alan Moore pencils by Steve Bissette inks by John Totleben colors by Tatjana Wood letters by John Costanza

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss crackin’ jokes with Spidey, makin’ space for more comics, Tim’s melange of Riddlers, more fun packaging easter-eggs, respect not reverence, and the origins of a Jersey City superhero. Ms. Marvel (2014) #3 written by G. Willow Wilson art by Adrian Alphona colors by Ian Herring letters by Joe Caramagna

In this special interview episode—a series we've now dubbed "Mic Drop"—Tim & Rob spend some time with author Clay McLeod Chapman ("Seance in the Asylum" with Dark Horse) discussing his journey from comics reader to comics creator, happy accidents, playing (gently) with the toys in the sandbox, getting hit by creative Cupid, pulling stories out of an absurd reality, and always saying “YES.”

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss non-fightin’ comics, saying cool superhero stuff, shape-shifting, “true” ghost stories, setting up giveaways, expanding the list (as always), and the brilliant collaboration between the great Norm Breyfogle & our buddy Chuck. Of Bitter Souls #2 written by Chuck Satterlee art by Norm Breyfogle colors by Mike Kowalczyk & Jason Newcomb letters by Chuck Maly & Simon Bowland

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss loopholes, toy-inspired reading, hair club for men, amazing personal websites, fun English slang, “stories, innit?,” and how nothing comes for free. Demons: gotta catch ‘em all. 🎵“If I had a hammer…I’d bash it over the heads of demons…”🎵 Damn Them All #5 written by Simon Spurrier art by Charlie Adlard colors by Sofie Dodgson letters by Jim Campbell

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss family drama, severe haircuts, Joker figures, playful seriousness, familiar names in the special thanks, free comic samples, “branches on a tree of woe,” clever fun advertising, and their background as upstate farm boys. Farmhand #1created, written, & drawn by Rob Guillory colors by Taylor Wells letters by Kody Chamberlain