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It's all about Secret Wars and Marvel and all that Okay?!? Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Timestamps 0:00:00 - One Piece and Shonen Jump 0:13:28 - Secret Wars Reboot at Marvel? 0:32:11 - Battlworld? Warzone? Why so Confusing? 0:46:21 - What to do about Comics/Movie/TV Continuity? 0:58:53 - What do we want from a reset/reboot/whatever it is? 1:11:12 - Comics we read: Rumble, Guardians/Venom, Batman & Robin, Powers, 1:22:03 - ECHORIFT is over, what say you Comic Tango?!?

Walking Dead spin-off series, Image Expo 2015, meta-hypocracy as we complain about how everyone complains all the time, plus comics we read! Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Timestamps 0:00:00 - Holiday Break, Axis #9, Star Wars Variants, Loot Crate 0:13:03 - Walking Dead Spin-off Series 0:35:09 - Image Expo 2015 0:45:21 - Comic Fandom / Hating on the Haters 1:11:35 - Comics we read: Uncanny X-Men/All-New X-Men Annuals Uncanny X-Men Catchup Spider-Man & X-Men Hellblazer Global Frequency Freak Angels

Changes since December 2013, The Year of Dan's Comic Slump, Guardians of the Galaxy, Previews, and comic reviews   Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Timestamps 0:00:01 - December 2013 to December 2014 0:04:00 - The Year of Dan's Comic Slump, How long before dropping a title? 0:20:30 - Changes in Digital Comic Reading 0:37:13 - Don watches Guardians of the Galaxy over and over again, Dan's go-to-movie 0:57:00 - Previews, Fans Ruin Everything, Spider-Woman's New Costume 1:06:00 - Comics we Read: Wytches, Zero, All-New X-Men, The Valiant, Uncanny X-Me

Will you be picking up The Valiant? Overwhelmed by Marvel? Getting into Manga plus DC TV and what Dan is reading Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Timestamps 0:01:00 - iTunes Review, The Valiant 0:12:01 - No Batman or Superman in the DCCWTV Universe 0:21:43 - Being overwhelmed by Marvel's current publications 0:39:30 - Don is turning into a "Manga Guy" 1:06:30 - What Dan's Reading

Why not Batgirl #1? Sharing digital comics? Star Wars comics are coming! Evaluating (and disagreeing strongly) about comics on TV 2014, plus some FF movie talk and a letter from a DC Fan (who knew?) Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Timestamps 0:02:40 - Why Not Batgirl #1? Lending Digital Comics? 0:14:25 - Star Wars Comics are Coming 0:38:45 - Comics on TV 2014 - SHIELD, Walking Dead, Arrow, Flash 1:03:08 - The Great Gotham vs. Arrow Debate 1:19:32 - "Constantine is trash" 1:32:55 - FF Movie and Doctor Doom 1:43:20 - A letter from a DC Fan (

Sixus 1-3 (a/k/a Axis), Avengers and X-Men, Marvel Movies, DC's office move, supporting low selling titles, and much much more! Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Timestamps 0:00:00 - Sixus (a/k/a Axis) issues 1-3 0:11:30 - The Avengers and X-Men are never going to get along 0:20:10 - Marvel event teases and DC Events 29:10 - The New 52 haters have won, DC offices move west 0:37:31 - Supporting low selling titles (X-Factor and She Hulk) 0:50:50 - That Marvel Movie Road-Map 1:07:38 - Good comics for girls Follow-up 1:16:20 - Attack on Titan and Marvel

Comic Tango Expands!  Topics include the New Thor, Cap, and Batgirl comics, Don meets Franco, pop culture references in comics, and the new Avengers Age of Ultron trailer (see Timestamps)! Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Timestamps 00:00 - Avengers Age of Ultron Trailer + Civil War 15:33 - Don Met Franco of DC/Aw Yeah/Dark Horse Comics 28:10 - Character Changes: Thor, Captain America, Batgirl 38:12 - Why Lie and Tell Fans that Change is Permanent? 44:22 - The New Batgirl Revamp, Pop Culture in Comics 53:20 - Letters! Season numbering for comics, Comics for

The Fantastic Four print comic will be cancelled just in time for the launch of the new 20th Century Fox film - is an example of petty corporate bickering, or is this good business on the part of Disney/Marvel? Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on 

It's the all things library episode! Digital codes in library comics part 2, how should graphic novels be arranged on shelves? What's the point of dust jackets?!? Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on 

Dan is using Marvel Unlimited and tells us what he thinks, which gets us into a discussion about how past events in comics don't matter anymore, and how that affects our recommendations to others Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on 

Some follow-up from Episode 013 Pricing for the Trade, a listener mentions a difference between floppies and trades that we forgot: ADVERTISEMENTS! Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on 

When it comes to the big two, a listener asks: Do we tend to follow characters or creators? Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on Tumblr

Falling behind on your reading, buying habits, buying alternatives, and Don brings a moral dilemma to the table. Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on Tumblr

Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on Tumblr Comic Tango is an ECHORIFT Production go to ECHORIFT.com to l

Characters get killed, characters come back, and every one complains about it but never seems to miss an issue when it happens. Is this really a problem in comics, and does it really matter? Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on 

The Show Must Go On? Are you willing to wait weeks or even months for a comic in order to maintain the same creative team throughout? Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on T

Number 1 mania over at Marvel and DC - is this a good thing, or does it end up being a deterrent? Podcast:  DownloadSubscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on 

A better way to do digital comic codes?  A back issue to digital trade-up program?  Softcover to Hardcover trade preferences, and finally, a defense of ranting on Twitter?  Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on 

Gender and comics, whose responsibility is it to do anything about this anyway?  Erica Schultz, author of comics such as M3 and Revenge: The Secret History of Emily Thorne for Marvel Comics join us for this fascinating discussion.   Listen to ECHORIFT Episode 218 for the first part of this discussion, and to become more acquainted with Erica if you aren't already! Note:  This episode contains NSFW language Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango!

Old-style floppy comics, or newfangled hardbound trades?  This episode was recorded on Free Comic Book Day and features our special guest, Dale_A of the Paperkeg and Bookjug Podcasts! Subscribe:  iTunes There’s always something going on in and around the comic industry and this is our time to to cut in.  No annoyance is too small, no opinion is too soft, and no issue is too big - here in this dance hall there are no wallflowers, so let’s tango! New Episodes Every Other Monday  |  Find us on Twitter #ComicTango Contact Us! Tweet us using hashtag #ComicTango Use ECHORIFT.com’s Contact Submission Form Leave us a voicemail at 856.208.RIFT Send us an email letters@echorift.com Follow us on