Perfect Bound Comic Book Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Panel Jumper & Comics Dungeon
The Perfect Bound Podcast is a weekly show about anything and everything comic books and comics related, brought to you by Ben Laurance and Cole Hornaday of The Panel Jumper, and Chris Casos and Nicole Lamb from Comics Dungeon.
Marc J. PalmToday on the show, Cole and Ben welcome back to the show Marc J. Palm. Marc joins us today because the second volume of his indie hit The Fang is out now. Tune in as we talk to Marc about: • His inspiration for the character of Fang... Continue reading →
Today on a fresh show for a fresh new year, the gang reconvene via zoom (like ya’ do) and talk about topics such as: • There’s a call for Marvel to retire the Punisher logo • Steve Lightle has passed away • As has Heavy Metal Warrior Queen Julie Strain •... Continue reading →
2020 Year in Review Today on the show, the gang get back together and talk about the largest stories that came out of 2020, including: • Gerry Conway reclaiming The Punisher logo for BLM • Marvel and Scholastic unite for new line of titles for young readers • Archie announces... Continue reading →
Today, we welcome musician, playwright, filmmaker and artist Matthew Southworth. Matt’s impressive CV includes uncredited re-writes on the film “Suspect Zero” (a story in and of itself); playing with his band The Capillaries, as well as with Harvey Danger, all around Seattle; and illustrating titles such as Spider-Man, Spider-Girl, X-Men,... Continue reading →
Battle of the Linguist Mages Today on the show, Cole and Ben welcome playwright and novelist Scotto Moore. Scotto is a Seattle-based, multi-media raconteur who, for fourteen years, has been a cornerstone of the Seattle Fringe Theatre community. During his fourteen years as an active playwright, we saw major productions... Continue reading →
Frank Gogol Today on the show, Cole and Ben welcome Frank Gogol. Frank is a San Francisco-based writer of Grief (Ringo Award nominee), Dead End Kids (Best New Series, The Independent Creator Awards), and No Heroine, all from Source Point Press. The child of addicts, Frank’s a humble dude whose... Continue reading →
Kurt Ankeny Today on the show, the gang welcome author, illustrator, painter, and occasional letterer – Kurt Ankeny! Kurt’s books In Pieces and Pleading with Stars are sometimes autobiographical, occasionally bleak, but always fascinating and beautiful. Aside from his own books, Kurt has also lettered Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier’s... Continue reading →
The Death of Retail Comics Dungeon had always been a partner with The Panel Jumper to produce the Perfect Bound Podcast. Sadly, this past summer the store had to close. Today on our first show in six months, the gang welcome c4c3.org founder and former owner of Comics Dungeon and... Continue reading →
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Perfect Bound Podcast is forced to take a hiatus. But before we shelter in place in order to weather this pandemic, we have one last show for you. This never-before-aired show, recorded in October of 2019, finds Chris, Cole, and Ben talking about horror... Continue reading →
Today on an episode recorded before the world got turned upside down, the gang spend a half hour discussing: • Locke & Key / Sandman crossover • Dark Horse announces Umbrella Academy prequel • Batman TAS Continues as Digital First series? And then, based on this article about the 13... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang let loose a little bit of behind the scenes audio, and play for you what goes on before the show starts. Once we gather ourselves, we start talking about comic book news stories, including: • 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre will officially be in OK... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang talk about a couple news items they’re interested in, including The Clone Wars to become weekly comic, and Rogen and Co. are adapting Fear Agent. And then we revisit a new old segment: Ask the Perfect Bound Podcast, where Ben asks random questions of... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang mix things up and talk about the hottest comic news stories of the day, including: • Green Lantern’s 80th Anniversary • DC goes back to the beginning with Generation One: Age of Mysteries • Larger question, what is 5G and how will it be... Continue reading →
Today on a delightfully new show, the gang talk about: • The Cimmerian to finally get distribution after Ablaze inks agreement • IDW doesn’t expect profitability until 2021 • New Kid first graphic novel to win the Newbery Award • New Swamp Thing graphic novel • Howard the Duck Hulu... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang try to do good by talking about: • Mirka Andolfo will be in store for a signing! • Local shop Outsider Comics needs help • Ennis, Braun and Robertson returning for The Boys: Dear Becky • DC to create Dungeons and Dragons sourcebook •... Continue reading →
Today, the gang talk about hyperbole in the comics industry. More specifically, Dark Horse’s upcoming Bang! from Matt Kindt, Wilfredo Torres, Nayoung Kim and Nate Piekos is touted as “one of the most eagerly anticipated comic debuts of 2020.” But every upcoming title seems to be “highly anticipated” these days,... Continue reading →
Too much content! Today the gang talk about a recent article from Newsarama where Image publisher Eric Stephenson says that there are too many comic books for the stores to handle these days. Chris and Nicole as manager of their own stores and Cole as a consumer weigh in on... Continue reading →
Today on your favorite comic book podcast, Chris, Cole, Ben, and Nicole gather ’round and talk about: • First wave of McFarlane Toys DC line • Speaking of Toys, Everett-based Funko is becoming a behemoth • More speaking of Toys: Disney is protecting their Baby Yoda IP • In non-toy... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang settle around the ol’ comic book table and talk about: • The recently settled Milestone media lawsuit • The stories of marginalized trailblazers getting published at Boom Studios • And returning to a topic we ran out of time during our last show of... Continue reading →
Today on a crisp winter episode, the gang warm up the comic book store with talk of: • Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird reuniting for a new TMNT project • Hickman follows up the conclusion of his X-Men relaunch with Decorum for Image • Transformers vs The Terminator coming in... Continue reading →
Today on the first episode for 2020, the gang gather on a cold, dark evening and warm up the microphones with talk of: • Marvel announces Hellions series • The CWs TV show Crisis on Infinite Earths based the comic, is going to have a new Crisis on Infinite Earths... Continue reading →
Today on a special year-end episode, the gang talk about not just their favorite books of 2019, but of the entire 2010s. And in so doing find out that it is a difficult endeavor beyond measure to find the best comics from the past ten years. Tune in to find... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang welcome Craig Hurd-McKenney! Craig is a Xeric Grant-awarded and Ignatz Award-nominated writer who has written for Fantagraphics, MTV, and others. His Headless Shakespeare Press was created in 2000 and is a hub for queer comics with an eye towards representation and inclusion. In 2004,... Continue reading →
Today, the gang start off with their best Bowie impressions. Afterwards, we talk about James Tynion IV and Tony Daniel’s new Batman for 2020, and how it will square with the previous DC timelines put forth by Dan Didio and Jim Lee. We also talk about this article from comicsbeat.com... Continue reading →
Today on a brand-spankin’ new episode, the gang discuss a few snippets from the comics world, including: • David Bowie bio-comic coming from Insight comics • A few notable passings should be mentioned: Tom Spurgeon, Gahan Wilson, and Tom Lyle • Asterix to get US rollout in 2020 • Breena... Continue reading →
Today on a giggly new show for December, we discuss momentous events such as: • The original Blade Runner no longer takes place in the future! • Wonder Woman #750 will be a wonder • Kevin Feige runs Marvel now • Garth Ennis on Preacher TV show • Into the... Continue reading →
Today on another exciting new episode, the gang start the day talking about C.B. Cebulski downplaying the Marvel/DC rivalry (but don’t look for any new crossovers any time soon). Then, the Stumble Bound crew try to keep things together one last time and talk about Alan Moore threatening to retire... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang go once more into the breach of comic book news, and discuss all sorts of topics including: • Strangely, one of the most viral posts on our page was about a pizza company that put little chairs alongside the little table in pizza delivery... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang welcome illustrator and graphic designer Jeff Carpenter. He currently works in-house at Wizards of the Coast, where he contributes to Magic: The Gathering, the Transformers TCG, and Dungeons & Dragons. He previously led a team of designers at The 5th Avenue Theatre and freelanced with... Continue reading →
Today on another exciting edition of the Perfect Bound Podcast, the gang gather around the good ol’ microphones and discuss a few things in the comic book world, including: • Raina Telgemeier’s “Guts” is the bestselling BOOK overall • Comic readers are leaving superheroes behind • Netflix to produce animated... Continue reading →
Today on the show we welcome Eisner-award nominated artist Marc Palm. Marc joins us in-store and regales us with: • How he got started in comics • What brought him to Seattle • How he got started with Fantagraphics • The self-published comics Punch to Kill and The Fang •... Continue reading →
Today on a special extended Threefer™ edition, the gang start off talking about Joker’s debut at the Venice Film Festival, where the director says it’s an Oscar contender. Audiences are polarized by the film, but so far the Venice Film Fest director might have a point. And then the Stumble... Continue reading →
This week, the guys saddle up to the mics and talk about a collection of comic news stories, including • The Far Side online? • Lion Forge and Oni Press have merged • New Horror series from Boom! Is there something in the air with all the new horror titles... Continue reading →
Today’s show comes to you from The Panel Jumper LIVE Chapter VIII. Normally during live shows, we interview an industry guest. On today’s show, however, the guest had to cancel at the last minute, so the gang pull together and talk about instances in comics where a change had to... Continue reading →
Today on a Nicole-less episode, the gang reconvene inside Comics Dungeon and discuss: • Morrison and Xermanico rewrite galactic history • Jeph Loeb talks Marvel TV • Jeff Lemire and Phil Hester’s “Family Tree” finally coming in November • Image announces “Bog Bodies” • He-Man and the Masters of the... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang welcome special guest Steve Mattsson. Steve is a Portland-based actor and artist who – in the early 1980s – went from fan to professional during the early days of independent comics. He was one of the first hired hands at Dark Horse, and eventually... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we start off talking about the upcoming The Panel Jumper LIVE Chapter VIII, which comes your way on Friday, September 27th at West of Lenin. Click the picture above for tickets. Other comic book news we feel fit to talk about includes: • Brian Talbot’s Luther... Continue reading →
We start today’s show talking about the fact that tickets for The Panel Jumper LIVE Chapter VIII are now live, so go buy your tickets today so Ben and Cole can sleep at night. Then we talk about House of X and Powers of X. Specifically: • Why is Marvel... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we start off admiring Chris’s John Wick action figure – especially the dog. When we get down to business, we talk about: • Richard Williams dies aged 86 • Locke and Key return… briefly… • The Resistance launches a new superhero universe • Where does DC... Continue reading →
Today’s show is episode 237, regardless of what Ben says at the beginning. Other news topics wherein Ben or others might miss-speak include: • Disney and Sony are having a dispute about Spider-Man • Ernie Colon dies at age 88 • Art Spiegelman pulled his Marvel Folio intro after Disney... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang talk about how hot it is in Seattle these days, but that ain’t nuthin’ compared to the rest of the country. Other newsworthy stories include: • The upcoming Anniversary Sales at Comics Dungeon and Corner Comics • Alex Banchitta signing Headless at Comics Dungeon... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we welcome Fright Comics founder Alex Banchitta. Alex joins us today to talk about his career as a self-publishing comic book creator, his new comic Headless for Scout Comics, and his upcoming project with “Who Censored Roger Rabbit” author Gary K. Wolf. Check out Fright comics... Continue reading →
To start the show off today, we celebrate the fact that the show is now available on Spotify! Check out the link in the sidebar at perfectboundpodcast.com. Then we backtrack to San Diego Comic Con, and talk about a few tibits coming out of that behemoth of a con, including... Continue reading →
Today on another extended three-fer, the gang first talk about Joe Hill writing and overseeing a new line of horror comics for DC. Then the Stumble Bound crew stumble through the door and are bound to embarrass themselves as they discuss the myriad comic book-based TV shows that are current... Continue reading →
Today on an exciting three part episode, the gang sit down briefly to discuss IDW releasing a graphic novel adaptation of the Mueller report. Will people finally read it in comic form? Will it be redacted? Only time will tell. In the second part of the show, the Stumble Bound... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang speculate about what makes a Kickstarter successful other than having Wil Wheaton re-tweet it. Other topics include: • DC just killed off Vertigo again • Also, Ink and Zoom now DC Kids • Frank Miller pulls a “Year One” for Superman • Doctor Strange... Continue reading →
Prompted by an in-store customer suggestion, today the gang tackle the age-old question: Does 90’s X-Men Suck? Specifically, we ask: • Does it? • Why does it? • Did it at the time, or just in retrospect? • What are some good things that came out of 90s X-Men? •... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang welcome writer and inker Karl Kesel. Karl has an impressive resume, having inked myriad titles for DC, and written for such characters as Harley Quinn, Superboy, Daredevil, and the Fantastic Four. We talk with Karl about his history inking and writing titles at DC... Continue reading →
It’s inside-out day here at the Perfect Bound Podcast. Today, we talk about this article from comicsbeat.com which talks about Scholastic, on the strength of Dog Man, Raina Telgemier, Amulet, and more, controlling 33% of the bookstore market. So we ruminate about the impact of the young adult / kids... Continue reading →
This fine evening, the gang gather around the mics inside Comics Dungeon and, based on an article from polygon.com, talk about Superheroes who kill. Is it okay now? Superman and Batman had a code to not kill, but it seems that these days they’re okay with hundreds, if not thousands,... Continue reading →
Today on a lovely spring evening, the gang gather ’round the microphones and discuss the news of the day, including: • The Olympia Comics Festival is this Saturday, June 15th • From the Boy, that was fast dept: DC cancels swamp thing because reasons • Tom King to co-write New... Continue reading →
Today on a Brand. New. Show! The gang gather round the good ol’ comics table and talk about a few noteworthy items from the news of the week including: • Warren Ellis relaunches Wildcats • New Latino superhero movie El Chicano • Vault comics announce post-apocalyptic “Mall” • Masters of... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we wrap up Free Comic Book Day, and talk about the latest news in the comics world, including: • Jonathan Hickman tries to fix X-Men by turning it off and turning it back on • Elder abuse charges filed against Stan Lee’s former business manager •... Continue reading →
Today we welcome a very special guest – prolific comic artist and creator of the Trekker series – Ron Randall. Ron joins us via Skype to regale us with tales from his time as an artist during the early days at Dark Horse, why Trekker contains a strong female protagonist,... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang tackle a smattering of comics-related stories, including: • Star Wars movies will take a break after Episode IX • Marvel What If TV series imagines Peggy Carter as Captain America • Swamp Thing TV show shuts down production early • Return of the Future... Continue reading →
Today at the top of the show, Cole relays a story regarding the recently deceased Peter Mayhew. Once we get down to talking about comic book news, we discuss: • What’s up at Comics Dungeon / Corner Comics these days? • Lone Wolf and Cub creator Kazuo Koike has passed... Continue reading →
Today on a special episode, we hang out with Chris and Scott from Comics Dungeon during new comic Wednesday to talk about what it’s like to own and run a comic book store in Seattle. We learn why Scott bought Comics Dungeon, how long Chris has worked in comics retail,... Continue reading →
Today is a special Flintstones episode. Yes, it’s a collection of all the times we had an issue of Mark Russell and Steve Pugh’s The Flintstones during book report. It’s also an interesting emotional arc for our very own Cole Hornaday as we hear his initial intrigue with the title... Continue reading →
Today on an ever increasingly rare current episode, the gang gather together once more to pontificate wildly about comic-based stories coming out of C2E2 2019 such as: • Marvel announces new “Death’s Head” series from Tini Howard and Kei Zama • Absolute Carnage is billed as the “Epic Event of... Continue reading →
Today on a mid-level punchy episode, the gang spend some time reviewing the latest news including: • Shang Chi finds a director • James Gunn is back on Guardians of the Galaxy 3 • Idris Elba in talks to replace Will Smith in The Suicide Squad • Mark Waid to... Continue reading →
Today on a new and exciting episode of the Perfect Bound Podcast, the gang take some time to talk about the recent Emerald City Comic Con and the midnight release of Detective Comics #1000. Other news and noteworthy stories include: • IDW for sale? • Joe Sinnott retires • Hellboy... Continue reading →
Today on a special “clip episode,” we revisit some of our favorite interviews from our archives, including: John E. Boylan talks about his Guinness World Record Swamp Thing collection, how he has come upon some of the more unique items in his collection, and how he got Guinness to recognize... Continue reading →
Today on another blazing new episode, the Perfect Bound Podcast gang talk about everything they feel like talking about concerning comic book news, including: • Cole reexamines his review of The Umbrella Academy • Batman/TMNT III announced • Ghostbusters and Transformers team-up! What? • Wait, there’s going to be ANOTHER... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang visit some favorite news stories of the past couple weeks, including: • Neil Gaiman is bringing back Jim Henson’s The Storyteller • Donny Coates getting death threats over Venom #11 • Jessica Jones and The Punisher cancelled. The purge is complete • McFarlane toys... Continue reading →
The gang triumphantly return for another barnburner episode to talk about the comic news of the day, including: • A wrap-up of the previous week’s Panel Jumper Live Chapter VII • A Thank You to all of our Patreon supporters • What’s new at Comics Dungeon / Corner Comics these... Continue reading →
Today’s episode comes to you from The Panel Jumper LIVE Chapter VII which occurred in Fremont’s own West of Lenin on Friday, February 22nd, 2019. Our guest was Kelly Froh, an Ignatz Award nominated cartoonist and Co-founder & CEO of the Short Run Comix & Arts Festival. We talk with... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang revisit a previous topic from years ago and talk about comic book pet peeves. What irritates us about comics, the industry, and the culture. Give it a listen and let us know what your pet peeves are at perfectboundpodcast@gmail.com E-mail us: perfectboundpodcast@gmail.com The Panel... Continue reading →
Today’s show is a solo Stumble Bound recording where Chris, Ben, and Cole – three sheets to the wind at this point – discuss world building; what makes a good vs bad world/universe, how to build and maintain them, and what comics and creators are best at it. Jim Shooter’s... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang review some comic book movie and TV news, such as: • The new Hellboy trailer from director Neil Marshall • Netflix’s Daredevil-verse looks to be a casualty of the coming Streaming Wars • Marvel could start developing movies for Fox-owned characters sooner than we... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we welcome back the Stumble Bound crew at the top of the show to talk about toys. Cole first introduces us to Wayne D. Barlowe’s Power Lords toy line from Revell that unfortunately drowned in the cartoon-riddled toyscape of the 1980s. Next, Chris tells us all... Continue reading →
Today, the gang talk about a number of things before getting down to business, including wrapping up their New Year’s Eve, the new Mystery Science Theater 3000, and the new Perfect Bound Podcast website – so check it out at perfectboundpodcast.com. The first order of business today is discussing the... Continue reading →
Today on a special show, we go back and revisit excerpts from some of our favorite interviews from our first two years of production. Melissa Slaughter and Rachel Tyrell from the Fangirl Gathering talk to us about what Doctor Who means to them. Georgia Ball and Heather Nuhfer relay stories... Continue reading →
Today, the gang reconvene for a fresh start to 2019 and talk about: • What’s new at Comics Dungeon / Corner Comics these days? • IDW’s “Transformers” relaunch to focus on Cybertron before the war. • “The Magnificent Ms. Marvel” to get new comic/creative team. • Marvel’s Darth Vader finale... Continue reading →
Based on our discussion recently on the creators of Husband and Husband getting a project pulled because of plagiarism, we talk about swiping in the comics industry. What’s the difference between swiping, plagiarism, archetypes, homage, tributes, parody, pastiche, etc…? Tune in as we dive in to these terms to try... Continue reading →
Today on a very special Best of show, we revisit our favorite Book Reports from 2018. Sit back, relax, and listen to some of the books you should, or shouldn’t have, read this past year. E-mail us: perfectboundpodcast@gmail.com The Panel Jumper: thepaneljumper.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Comics Dungeon:... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang revisit some stories from newsdays past, including: • DC reveals DC #1000 plans • Denny O’neil honored for pursuing causes of peace & justice • Vote to save Jason Todd’s life… again! • Dark Horse gets major investment to expand media production • Grant... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we finally get together and talk about the passing of Stan Lee. What was his true impact? Did he deserve his notoriety? How soon post-mortem can you speak ill of the dead? Take a listen as we dive into the legacy of the godfather of Marvel... Continue reading →
Today is a special “Best Of” episode, where we revisit some of our favorite Quiz Time segments from our second year, so sit back, relax, and enjoy some trivia questions from the past. E-mail us: perfectboundpodcast@gmail.com The Panel Jumper: thepaneljumper.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Comics Dungeon: comicsdungeon.com /... Continue reading →
Today on this cyber Monday, the gang talk about the upcoming Alfred Pennyworth prequel series, and how we feel it’s quite unnecessary. We also talk about other instances of unnecessary spinoffs – be they TV show, movies, or comics – and whether they were successful or not. E-mail us: perfectboundpodcast@gmail.com... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we begin with a special message about why we’re not going to mention Stan Lee’s death until well into December. Once we get into the previously recorded program, we talk about the vulture.com article about how Bullseye had gone from a humorous villain in his early... Continue reading →
Today on a gigglefest filled show, the gang come together once again to discuss: • What’s coming up at the Dungeon and the Corner? • Panel Jumper now has Instagram, as does Corner Comics! • Sean Murphy expands Murphyverse with “Curse of the White Knight” • Boom! Studios cancels Husband... Continue reading →
Today on your favorite comic book podcast, the gang discuss some recent (and not-so-recent) stories, such as: • Navajo artist creates indigenous superhero for new comic book • Batman Mask of the Phantasm to have one night in the theaters • She-Ra and the Princess of Power on Netflix 11/16... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang tackle a few more news stories, including: • Comics have been around since the Ancient Roman times • Ben Grimm and Alicia Master to marry this December • New Guardians of the Galaxy Lineup • James Gunn attached to write/direct Suicide Squad 2 •... Continue reading →
We start off today with some life-changing, ground-breaking news around these parts. That news being Comics Dungeon has welcomed Corner Comics into the family, now managed by our own Nicole! Go like their Facebook page to keep up with everything those crazy kids on the eastside are up to. Other... Continue reading →
Today’s show gets off to a goofy start, but soon enough we rein it in and talk about the new publisher AHOY comics, and how they promise “more from comics.” Our panel today discuss whether or not we want more from comics – such as prose and poetry. We also... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we talk about comic book characters appearing in unexpected places, based on this article from io9 about The Phantom appearing on war shields of the Wahgi Tribe of Papua New Guinea. We also spend some time discussing pseudonyms, and the authors who have written titles under... Continue reading →
Today on the “punchy episode,” the gang take a suggestion from superfan Patrick and talk about what comics one should read while Saga takes its one-year hiatus. Also, based on an article from Atlas Obscura about fictional foods they wished were real, we talk about elements from comics we wished... Continue reading →
On today’s show, the gang talk about titles where superheroes fight something OTHER than crime or a supervillain – like worldwide hunger or climate change. Tune in to hear where heroes tackle real-world, everyday human issues. Also, based on a previous discussion around the television show “The Orville,” the Perfect... Continue reading →
Today on the show, we are excited to welcome “collector extraordinaire” Tom Stewart. Tom recently published an article in RetroFan Magazine about his collecting hobby. We sit down with Tom to talk about his various collections, his career as a comic writer, dealer, and playwright, and the time former DC... Continue reading →
Today on a fresh-as-daisies episode, we discuss all things news and noteworthy in the world of comic book culture, including: • Oni Press celebrates 20 years at Rose City Comic Con • Fox pulls Buffy license from Dark Horse • Batman and the Outsiders coming from DC • Marvel to... Continue reading →
Today on a new smoke-free show, the gang talk about • What’s happening at Comics Dungeon these days • Marvel reveals Loki’s Cosmic Avengers • Dark Horse announces new Neil Gaiman adaptations • DC may add Supergirl to their extended cinematic universe • Uncanny X-Men returning as a weekly •... Continue reading →
After a brief discussion of the semantics of the word “suburb,” the gang find their focus and talk about DC canceling the deluxe reprint of Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil over content concerns. This 24-issue Golden Age collection contains racist caricatures and dialogue, which prompts our panel to discuss... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang tackle a cacophony of stories, including: • The return of Ann Nocenti • Saga to take a year-long hiatus • Women cleaned up at this year’s Eisner awards • Marvel movies to no longer appear on Netflix after Captain Marvel • Disney’s streaming service... Continue reading →
Wearing out your welcome. Today on the show, the gang talk about whether the Joker has worn out his welcome as the primary Batman villain, and what other Rogues’ Gallery villain should step up to take his place. We also discuss the life and work of American Splendor artist Harvey... Continue reading →
Today on the show, the gang tackle a handful of comic headlines, including: • Grant Morrison to take over Green Lantern • Marvel and IDW to team up for “middle-grade” comics • Fantagraphics announces the return of The Comics Journal to print • Tom King talks about breaking Batman •... Continue reading →
Today on a summer-fresh episode, the gang take some time to talk about: • What’s coming up at the Dungeon these days? • Steve Ditko has passed away • Tom King needs a body guard at SDCC because of death threats over Batman #50 (but at least has a sense... Continue reading →
Today on the show, Ben and Cole fulfill a contractual obligation and shout-out to everybody who supports us on Patreon at the “we’ll say your name on the podcast” level. If YOU would like to hear Ben stumble over the pronunciation of your name, you can sign up at patreon.com.... Continue reading →
Today on another warm weather induced episode, the gang once again gather around the quarter bin and discuss: A new Mystery Science Theater 3000 comic FOX accepts Disney’s 71.3 Billion buyout offer Spider-Man: Homecoming: Far From Home GameStop to start selling comics We also delve deeper into autobiographical comics: What... Continue reading →
Today on this sweltering episode, the Perfect Bound gang discuss: • What’s coming up at Comics Dungeon • A wrap-up of the Panel Jumper LIVE Chapter VI • Black Panther Challenge creator gets Comic-Con humanitarian award • The Maxx is returning • Netflix and Dark Horse agree to a licensing... Continue reading →
Today’s episode is our very special LIVE RECORDING from The Panel Jumper LIVE Chapter VI. Our guest today is cartoonist Lonnie Mann. Lonnie joins us to talk about how he got started in comics, how he distributes his comics as an independent artist, his next project, and how he got... Continue reading →