Hi Everyone, We look back on the first year of Comics Matter. We recap my favorite things of 2025, many of which did not happen in 2025. This is part one of Two. Next week we will go into specifics for what's to come for Comics Matter in 2026, and my favorite Comics of 2025. Email me at ComicsMatterPodcast@gmail.com Bluesky @ComicsMatter Instagram: @comicsmatterpodcast

Hi Everyone, Just in Time for Xmas, my gift to you is the Absolutely best book of the Absolute Line, Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman's Absolute Wonder Woman Vol 1. Spoilers for Issues 1 through 7 of this series. I'm using a New Mic for this. Still learning the ins and outs but happy with the results. Next week will likely be end of first year wrap-up where I talk about my first year in the podcast space. The Following week will likely be my favorite things of 2...

Hi Everyone, In this week's episode we discuss Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's hit series, Absolute Batman Vol 1 Spoilers for Issues 1 through 6 of this series. I'm using a New Mic for this and I'm really happy with the results, even though I have a few issues here and there. Email me at ComicsMatterPodcast@gmail.com Bluesky @ComicsMatter Instagram: @comicsmatterpodcast

Hi Everyone, This episode is a bit of a guide to using Digital Apps. We go into GlobalComix, Marvel Unlimited, DC Infinite, Shonen Jump, and Webtoon. None of this is sponsored, just a quick overview of each app. We also try to talk about the true cost of these, and how to spend as little as possible. We also talk high-level about Wayne Family Adventures. I'm using a New Mic for this and I'm really happy with the results, even though I have a few issues here and t...

Hi Everyone, This Episode is a listener request from my friend and Listener "BEEF." In this episode we do Good issue one or Bad Issue one by Derek Landy and Ivan Fiorelli. Is it good, is it bad, is it somewhere in between? Tune in to find out. I am also playing with some different audio editing, and I think it is sounding better. Please let me know your thoughts. What do you want to hear me talk about? Write to me below at the following spots? Do you agree...

Hi Everyone, In this week's episode we discuss the weirdest "Comic Book" I've ever read. The Mortal Coil Shuffle by the Ice Cream Man team. Extreme levels of content/trigger warnings for death, divorce, and life trauma. Email me at ComicsMatterPodcast@gmail.com Bluesky @ComicsMatter

Hey Everyone In this extremely special episode, the smartest person I know joins the podcast, my wife, Kadiahbear. We talk about Somna by Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay. I won't bury the lede here. This episode is about as tactful as we can be when it comes to Smut. This episode is more explicit than usual. Also to note, we had some audio issues that I could not figure out, so this one is off schedule. Audio Equipment has been changed and this issue should not persist.&...

In this episode we cover the Batshelf! This covers all the batman and batman accessory books on my BatShelf. This includes my favorites and most hated! What books on this shelf would you like me to talk about a little deeper? Cast your votes below. Email me at ComicsMatterPodcast@gmail.com Bluesky @ComicsMatter

Hi Everyone, In this week's episode we discuss the second Volume of Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire. We changed up some audio equipment for this episode. Please let me know if you think anything has improved. Next Week we start my bookshelf tour. We'll do a very high level overview of what's sitting on my shelf, favorites, backlogs and embarrassments. Email me at ComicsMatterPodcast@gmail.com Bluesky @ComicsMatter

Hi Everyone, In this week's episode we cover how Shared Universes work with the Tree of Comics, and then we splash off a bit in the cool new universe all the kids are using, the Absolute Universe. Next week Minor Arcana Volume 2 - Jeff Lemire Email me at ComicsMatterPodcast@gmail.com Bluesky @ComicsMatter

In this week's episode we cover Strange Tales Issue one by Jeremy Whitley, and talk about what makes a good issue one. Next week we talk about the intricacy of Shared Universes and begin our Journey into the Absolutes with Issue one of Absolute Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman

In this week's episode we breakdown and review Minor Arcana Vol 1 by Jeff Lemire! This series is one of my favorite new stories. We go into magic, mysticism small town life and Witchy Vibes. My cat makes a guest appearance, which is appropriate for this as well. We also talk pretty heavily about alcoholism. Content warning for substance use and abuse. Next Week: Strange Tales 1 by Jeremy Whitley + What makes a good Issue 1? Email questions, feedback and suggestio...

Hi everyone! Get ready to drop everything in your hands, and prepare for a good look in the mirror as we cover this week's episode the Seasons by Rick Remender. Somehow I think we can dodge most content warnings in this one. I still wouldn't recommend your children listen to this show, but this book might actually be all ages horror. BTW this is Episode 10 and I'm so happy we got here, here's to adding a few zeros after that number! Next Week, FINALLY we cover Jeff Lemire's ...

In this week's episode we dive into the world of Stephanie Philips and Flaviano's Grim! As always, this is horror please see content and trigger warnings below. Big Shoutout to the Crew of the Talking Comics Podcast. I would really recommend listening to that episode this week, when you're done with this. TW/CW: Death, manipulation, drinking and driving

In this week's episode we dive into the world of Tiny Onion with Exquisite Corpses Vol 1. (Issues 1-3) by the crew of Tiny Onion, James Tynion IV, Pornsak Pichetshote, Michael Walsh, Marianna Ignazzi, Valentine De Landro and Jordie Bellarie. As always, this is horror please see content and trigger warnings below. This volume was great and we will definitely be covering this series as it is available in trade. Next week is Grim Vol by Stephanie Philips and Flaviano by B...

Welcome to Horror Month! I am so excited to share this unhinged episode with you, where we talk about Issue #25 of Ice Cream man. Please see Trigger/Content Warnings at the bottom. Seriously, this series deals with absurdism and touches on some really dark stuff. In this episode I discuss some heavy topics. Also apparently I do not know what mascara is. Ice Cream Man is one of my favorite comics of all time. I chose to pick a completely blind issue to me t...

Black Mirror is Written by Scott Snyder, with Art by Jock And Francesco Francavilla. This episode is a bit of a character Study of Dick Grayson vs James Gordon Jr. Content/Trigger Warnings: We talk about personality disorders, suicide, mental health and some violent and disturbing scenes. Next week we will be covering Ice Cream Man Issue #25 which is available online digitally through various services. I specifically read using the app GlobalComix. This is the first issue of...

In this week's episode we splash off in the opening Arc of Tom King's Batman. Join me as I breakdown the plot, theme and character of this Story. Did I love this story, did I hate this story? Was I confused? Tune in This week to find out! This Story was written by Tom King and Scott Snyder (Rebirth Issue) Art Team includes David Finch as the primary Penciller on issues 1-5, with Jordie Bellaire on colors. June Chung colors and Rebirth Marcel Maio did colors on Issue Si...

Hey Everyone, This week we discuss Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's first issue of Batman! The first few minutes is a spoiler free discussion. You'll get a giant warning when spoilers are about to happen. Is this a solid jumping on point for new readers? Is this a solid issue? Tune in to find out! Next week we take a Medium Dive into Tom King's Batman Issues 1 to 6, I Am Gotham. We will also touch on Batman Rebirth 1, Batman Issue 1 from 1940, as well as t...

Hi Everyone, this Episode explores Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's Court of Owls as part of the New 52 Relaunch. This episode got heavier than expected or intended. I only forgot to say about three things that I really wanted to touch on. Join us next Episode for a Walkthrough of Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez's Batman number 1.