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Episode 80 of the Comics.Community Podcast is our Series Finale – and wraps things up as we move to our new home as The Read A Comic Podcast at readacomic.com. Join our panelists as they take a look back at the past 80 shows, and discuss Marvel’s latest Spider-Man movie! Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Alec, Chris, Jason, Mitch, Randy, Rafael, and Ruben join Phil your host one last time to discuss: Comics.Community Becomes Read A Comic! The Comics.Community Podcast is moving. Listen for the Read A Comic Podcast at our new home – readacomic.com – beginning September 2017! Get details over the Summer at our new Twitter and YouTube pages, and tune in on September 18th, 2017 for our first episode! 0:05:00 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… – Eisner Nominee Talk – Squirrel Girl cast – Mile High Comics leaves San Diego Comic-Con 0:15:00 Comics.Community Podcast Series Finale Talk A glimpse behind the curtain as The Crew reminisce on the last 80 shows. 0:35:50 Topic of the Week: Spider-Man Homecoming SPOILERS ensue as our panelists discuss the newest Marvel movie – Spider-Man: Homecoming! 1:10:20 Last Minute Fun If all goes well, we’ll be back for the Grand Opening of the Read a Comic Podcast on September 18th, 2017. Visit readacomic.com for details. Until then – here’s to good comics! Special thanks to Chris M, Darrol, James, and Maggie for adding to all the fun! Comics.Community Podcast on the Web Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube 

Episode 79 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Ashlie, Jason, Rafael, Travis, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of June 26, 2017. Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Ashlie, Jason, Rafael, and Travis join Phil your host to discuss: 0:03:20 Comics.Community Becomes Read A Comic! The Comics.Community Podcast is moving. Listen for the Read A Comic Podcast at our new home – readacomic.com – beginning Fall 2017! Get details over the Summer at our new Twitter and YouTube pages. 0:04:10 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… – Fantastic Four returning as Fantastic Two? Marvel Two-In-One? – Fox doubles down on Boom! Studios – All-Star Batman ends at #14 – to return as new prestige-format title – Dynamite’s John Wick gets a creative team – Samurai Jack returns from the IDW’s Helena Crash team – Jurassic World and Defenders posters revealed – Han Solo gets a bew director – Wayward gets optioned for the screen – The Steam Summer Sale begins – Fruit Ninja comes to comics, and Garfield teams up with Grumpy Cat 0:13:05 Comics Worth Reading This episode, out panelists recommendations include… WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD #1 – (Image Comics) An American family traveling on vacation finds themselves stranded in a small town with a sinister secret. SHIRTLESS BEAR FIGHTER #1

Episode 78 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Jason, Mitch, and Randy as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of June 12, 2017. Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Jason, Mitch, and Randy join Phil your host to discuss: The Comics.Community Podcast becomes the Read A Comic Podcast this Fall 2017! Visit readacomic.com today! 0:02:50 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… – The CW announces Premiere dates for it’s 2017 Fall season – X-Men: Dark Phoenix casting news – Wallace & Gromit’s Peter Asalias passes – Marvel Blob casting stories 0:09:00 Topic of the Week: Wonder Woman In this episode, SPOILERS ensue as our panelists discuss the Wonder Woman movie! 0:41:00 Comics In Our Future Wondering what new comics to watch for in the next few weeks? Our panelists share what’s topping their pull lists. 0:48:50 Last Minute Fun If all goes well, we’ll be back for Episode 79 on June 26, 2017. Until then – here’s to good comics! Comics.Community Podcast on the Web Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube – or reach out directly on our Contact page, or via email to thecrew@comics.community. Thanks to our sponsors: Summit Comics and Games 216 S Washington Sq. Ste B Lansing, MI 48933 – http://www.summitlansing.com/

Episode 77 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Alec, Randy, Ruben, Travis, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of May 29, 2017. Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Alec, Randy, Ruben, and Travis join Phil your host to discuss: 0:00:01 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… – New Mutants film destined for the Horror genre? – Casting News – Marvel adds Rosario Dawson as Dr. Cecilia Reyes to New Mutants, as well as Henry Zaga as Sunspot – Casting News – Jack Kesy joins Deadpool 2 as Black Tom Cassidy – Marvel trademarks Spirits of Vengeance – Marvel’s Generations solicits land – DC’s Dark Days The Forge gets a Midnight launch – Disney announces the Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout attraction – Scott Snyder and Jock’s Wytches follow up announced 0:15:25 Topic of the Week: State of the X-Men In this episode, our resident X-Men experts discuss the current state of all-things mutant in the Marvel Universe. 0:56:40 Comics In Our Future Wondering what new comics to watch for in the next few weeks? Our panelists share what’s topping their pull lists. 0:59:50 Last Minute Fun If all goes well, we’ll be back for Episode 78 on June 12, 2017. Until then – here’s to good comics! Comics.Community Podcast on the Web Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube – or reach out directly on our Contact page, or via email to thecrew@comics.community. Thanks to our sponsors: Summit Comics and Games 216 S Washington Sq. Ste B Lansing, MI 48933 – http://www.su

Episode 76 of the Comics.Community Podcast features panelists Alec, Mitch, Travis, and Phil your host as they discuss Free Comic Book Day 2017. Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… Congratulations Raffle Winners – Prizes will be available for pickup at Summit beginning Wednesday, May 17th. 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Alec, Mitch, and Travis join Phil your host to discuss: 0:03:30 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… – New Mutants casting news – Ask your retailer about Marvel’s 3-week TP/HC sale – Image announces its June Variants – Scott Snyder done with monthly Batman stories? – Deadpool comes to FX – SyFy Network gets a reboot this June 19, 2017. 0:15:50 Special Announcement: Comics.Community Rebooting as Read A Comic The Comics.Community Crew announce that the episode before their Summer break – Episode #80 – will be their last as the Comics.Community Podcast. Look for the Crew to return at readacomic.com with brand new episodes of the Read A Comic Podcast resuming Fall 2017. Listen to forthcoming episodes, and watch the Comics.Community site and social media for details. 0:18:30 Free Comic Book Day 2017 Comics Worth Reading This episode, out panelists talk favorites from Free Comic Book Day 2017: SECRET EMPIRE (Marvel Comics) The Marvel Universe is under siege from the greatest threat it has ever known and everything has been leading to this! United against a common foe, the Avengers, the X-Men, the Defenders, the Champions, the Inhumans, Spider-Man, and more must hold together as an unwavering front! Yet even their combined might may not be enough to withstand the awesome power of Hydra! Then – after his globetrotting adventures – Spider-Man has returned to his friendly neighborhood in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man and we get a preview of this back-to-basics and high-flying ongoing series!

Episode 75 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Jason, Randy, Rafael, Alec, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of May 1st, 2017! Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions   This episode, panelists Jason, Randy, Rafael, and Alec join Phil your host to discuss: 0:04:25 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… • Stan Lee enters the White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame • Regal Cinema announces its Wonder Woman Ultimate Ticket • The Star Wars Tie Fighter Propane Grill is a thing • C2E2 features event for educators • The Tick comes to Amazon this August 25th • Guardians of the Galaxy II casting news 0:14:45 Comics Worth Reading This episode, out panelists recommendations include… NICK FURY (2017) #1 – (Marvel Comics) An all-new era for the superspy begins here, as Fury is sent on a top-secret mission to the French Riviera. He’ll need to outmaneuver the enemy as the complex dance of espionage begins, but will he meet his match in the mysterious Frankie Noble? Grab the edge of your seat and don’t let go — this caper’s just getting started! G.I. JOE (2016) #4 – (IDW Publishing) Outnumbered and outgunned, the G.I. Joe field team hits the road with a captive and ranting Crystal Ball, but the Dreadnoks are hot on their heels! Meanwhile, Lady Jaye & Gung-Ho, with their cover blown, struggle to fight their way out of Athens. And a terrifying new threat rears its head in the Crown Jewel of the Hasbro Universe! NAMWOLF #1 – (Exploding Albatross Funnybooks) When sc

Episode 74 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Alec, Chris, Rafael, Ruben, Randy, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of April 17, 2017. Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Alec, Chris, Rafael, Ruben, and Randy join Phil your host to discuss: 0:04:00 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… * New Mutants movie update * Josh Brolin to play Cable * Akira movie rumors * Hellboy gets his own whiskey * Star Trek’s George Takei partners with IDW * Disney catching Apple’s eye? * Dark Horse Presents ends abruptly * Greg Rucka announces an end to his Wonder Woman run * X-Men Gold artist sneaks controversial symbology into art – loses job * Sony’s animated Spider-Man finds his voice actor 0:19:55 Comics Worth Reading This episode, out panelists recommendations include… BLACK CLOUD #1 (Image Comics) Zelda was born in a world of dreams, and hers burned bigger than anyone had ever seen. Now she’s on the run in our world, the dreams broken in her hands. But the pieces are for sale, the rich and the powerful are buying, and suddenly her world isn’t the only place Zelda’s running from. X-MEN BLUE #1 (Marvel Comics) The originals! Join Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Beast, Iceman and Angel as they reclaim the title of X-MEN. After the world-shaking events of IVX, the original five X-Men are here to bring mutant criminals to justice and restore a heroic sheen to their team. But with a new leader in Jean Grey and a new mentor in their “arch-frenemy” Magneto, will old rivalries and new conflicts tear these heroes apart? DARK SOULS TALES OF THE EMBER #1 (Titan Comics) The Dark Souls short stories return, with eight new fresh rakes on the staggeringly popular mythos! Based in the world of the global hit Video Game series, Dark Souls! The sell-out and critically acclaimed series returns!

Episode 73 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Ashlie, Jason, Travis, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of March 27, 2017! Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Ashlie, Jason, and Travis join Phil your host to discuss: 0:03:40 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… – Bernie Wrightson passes – Island Magazine and The Flintstones end – Cris Yoast to write Black Cat/Silver Sable movie? – Chicago Comic-Con Events, etc are published – Corey Lewis announces Moon Bakery 0:10:30 Comics Worth Reading This episode, out panelists recommendations include… IRON FIST (2017) #1 (Marvel Comics) K’un Lun is in ruins. The chi fueling Danny’s fists is wavering. Is there a future for the Iron Fist? Danny Rand pushes himself to the breaking point, finding fights to prove his worth. But a bigger fight than he can handle may have found him… BATMAN #19 – (DC Comics) Batman is losing…Bane is going to break him for good this time. The Dark Knight must turn to a very unlikely weapon to beat Bane once and for all! EXTREMITY #1 – (Image Comics/Skybound) Thea dreams. Not of a better life, but of revenge on the clan that ruined her family. With ferocious battles between man, machines, and monsters ahead… who knows where her quest for vengeance will take her? A bold new vision where the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli meet the intensity of Mad Max! UNDERWINTER #1 – (Image Comics) Critically acclaimed creator Ray Fawkes launches his new monthly horror series – full of twisted portraits of our dark world – beginning with the perverse topical SYMPHONY — a beautifully painted tale of music and cruelty in the modern age.

Episode 72 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Alec, Chris, Mitch, Randy, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of March 13, 2017. Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Alec, Chris, Mitch, and Randy join Phil your host to discuss: 0:03:45 Recent Comic News Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include: * Make Mine Marvel revealed * Black Bolt and Lock Jaw photos surface from the set of Marvel’s Inhumans * Astonishing X-Men lineup announced * Magneto cover controversy * Preliminary Iron Fist reviews are luke-warm * Unnamed Marvel X-Men pilot casts Coby Bell * Marvel gets their Hulk in their Wolverine in Weapons of Mutant Destruction * Deadpool II gets its Domino 0:19:30 Comics Worth Reading This episode, out panelists recommendations include… TERMS AND CONDITIONS – (Drawn & Quarterly) For his newest project, R. Sikoryak tackles the monstrously and infamously dense legal document, iTunes Terms and Conditions, the contract everyone agrees to but no one reads. In a word for word 94-page adaptation, Sikoryak hilariously turns the agreement on its head―each page features an avatar of Apple cofounder and legendary visionary Steve Jobs juxtaposed with a different classic strip such as Mort Walker’s Beatle Bailey, or a contemporary graphic novel such as Craig Thompson’s Blankets or Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis. EXTREMITY #1 – (IMAGE COMICS) Thea dreams. Not of a better life, but of revenge on the clan that ruined her family. With ferocious battles between man, machines, and monsters ahead…who knows where her quest for vengeance will take her? Creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (Space Mullet) and colorist MIKE SPICER present a bold new vision, where the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli meet the intensity of Mad Max, in this all-new Skybound Original. DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #23 – (DC COMICS) Wonder Woman is back! Take a quick trip to Themyscira wh

Episode 71 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Ashlie, Rafael, Ruben, Jason, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of February 27, 2016! Show notes after the fold: In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast… 0:00:01 Introductions This episode, panelists Ashlie, Rafael, Ruben, and Jason join Phil your host to discuss: 0:05:33 Recent Comic News * Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include… * Chris McKay in negotiations to helm live-action Nightwing film * Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman come and go from Hellboy 3 * Shannon W Lentz’s Karel’s Ring achieves Kickstarter goal * Image Conics announces a 25th Anniversary blind box * Jason becomes enlightened in all-things Tom Gauld * Marvel quietly cancels a chunk of titles. Rafael mourns. * Two older titles – The Dying and the Dead, and Saucer State – return * Image announces variant cover series to benefit Planned Parenthood 0:18:05 Comics Worth Reading This episode, out panelists recommendations include… SABERTOOTH SWORDSMAN HC VOL 1 – (Dark Horse Comics) When his village is enslaved and his wife kidnapped by the malevolent Mastodon Mathematician, a simple farmer must find his inner warrior! Granted the form of the Sabertooth Swordsman by the Cloud God of Sasquatch Mountain, our hero embarks on a treacherous journey to the Mastodon’s fortress, along the way getting beaten to a pulp by ogres, plague mutants, the king’s army, and goats! CHAMPIONS #1.1 MU – (Marvel Comics) An endangered habitat! A peaceful protest! And a team of freelance troubleshooters determined to end the work-stoppage at any cost! Sounds like a job for the Champions, right? Only, nobody mentioned anything about giant monsters falling from the sky! BULLSEYE #1 – (Marvel Comics) Daredevil, Elektra, Punisher… you name ’em – Bullseye beat ’em. But that wa