It's Comics, Man!: Recent Episodes
James Witham
From the creator of the Down And Nerdy Podcast, It's Comics, Man! is all about going back to our roots. Host James Witham talks comics with everything from reviews to fun and lively discussions about the industry and the fandom. Anything can happen, because it's comics, man!
Are you feeling the love from your favorite publisher? After Warner Bros. Discovery decided to skip the show floor at Comic-Con this year, we got to thinking about how fan friendly your favorite publisher is. Does it matter to you that you feel seen by your favorite publisher? Is presence important? Do you need those big announcements and gestures to keep your fandom at it's peak? We talk about a bunch of different publishers and share our opinion on the subject. We also want to hear from YOU at itscomicsman@gmail.com for your thoughts and even suggestions for future show topics.
You know we're showing our love with some reviews this week, too! So we'll review:
The Variants #1 - Marvel Comics
Canto: Tales of the Unnamed World #1 - IDW
Sins of the Black Flamingo #1 - Image Comics
Blink #1 - Oni Press
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You need a license to drive, but what about to be a real fan? This week, we talk about how much licensing rights matter to your favorite comic book property. Are you happy about Planet of the Apes going to Marvel? Where should Transformers and G.I. Joe comics call home? We talk about why that should matter to you as a fan! Feel free to sound off with your opinions @itscomicsman on social media!
Here are the books we're reviewing this week:
New Fantastic Four #1 - Marvel Comics
Black Adam #1 (2022) - DC Comics
The Lonesome Hunters #1 - Dark Horse Comics
Samurai Sonja #1 - Dynamite Entertainment
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We're mixing things up this week! The spotlight is on Mad Cave Studios and their new book, Potions Inc. Hear part of our conversation with writer Erik Burnham about this new and interesting story. Find out how he blends the world of fantasy and magic with a family story. He also talks about how to book came about and all of the fun not just on the page but behind the scenes as well. Issue 1 of Potions Inc. is now available from Mad Cave Studios at https://www.madcavestudios.com
Here's what other books we're talking about and reviewing this week:
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #1 - Marvel Comics
Grim #2 - Boom! Studios
Public Domain #1 - Image Comics
Young Justics Targets #1 - DC Comics/DC Universe Infinte
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Another week and another hot button issue in the world of comics. Crediting the artist has become a topic of conversation once again. Thie time, we look at whether or not comics is becoming more of a writer's medium. How did this happen? What can be done to change that? Those are just a couple of the questions that cover. We also give some recent examples and talk about one of the greatest writer and artist duos of all time and how one seems to always get the spotlight over the other. It's a topic you'll definitely want to weigh in on!
Our reviews are back, too! Here are the books we're discussing this week:
Poison Ivy #1 - DC Comics
Aquaman: Andromeda #1 - DC Black Label
The Ward #1 - Dark Horse Comics
Archer & Armstrong #2 - Valiant Entertainment
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Too much of a good thing or too much is not enough? When you take a look at your pull box, what do you see? This week we talk about the character(s) who seem to get a ton of books, the big arcs with the many tie-ins and spinoffs of popular stories. Are they good for readers or bad for readers? Do you like them? We share our stance and our experience, but we want to hear yours!
As far as our reviews go, this week we're reading:
Batman: Fortress #1 - DC Comics
The Closet #1 - Image Comics
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 - Marvel Comics
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Monthly solicitations have been a part of the comics world for a long time. Normally that's not a problem, but we've grown to dislike them. Whether it be spoilers for future arcs or heads up on reboots, there has to be a better way. This week, we share an idea about how comics could have their grand reveals, much like the TV upfronts. We also explain in more detail our problem with monthly solictations, and the one exception to that rule. Do we have a point or do we need to quit whining? You decide!
We also have our weekly reviews, so here's what we're reading this week:
Shadow War Zone #1 - DC Comics
Duo #1 - Milestone/DC
I Hate This Place #1 - Skybound/Image
Savage Avengers #1 - Marvel Comics
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It's time to give credit where credit is due. Imagine your favorite story without the art. So this week, we talk about why artist deserve more credit. While we pay tribute to two titans of the comic book world that have been lost recently in Neal Adams and George Perez, we talk about the impact that their work and lives have had in not just comics, but entertainment as well. So we look at the fight to have artist properly compensated, and credited, for their vital work in bringing the stories that we love to life. We're sounding off, and we hope that you will too!
You know that we're talking about new comics, too! Here's what we're reviewing this week:
Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1 - Marvel Comics
Grim #1 - Boom! Studios
Tales From Harrow County: Lost Ones #1 - Dark Horse Comics
Eight Billion Genies #1 - Image Comics
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There's plenty of reasons to celebrate this week! Not only is this May The Fourth Be With You, but this Saturday is Free Comic Book Day. It's happening on May 7th, and it's one of the most important days in the world of comics. We'll talk about why it's so important, not just to local shops, but to readers as well. You can also find out what books you'll be able to get for free this Saturday including Spider-Man/Venom, a Stranger Things/Resident Alien crossover, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and so much more. Find a local shop near you, and get a list of titles, at https://www.freecomicbookday.com
Speaking of comics, here are the books that we'll review this week:
Star Wars Obi-Wan #1 - Marvel Comics
Earth Prime: Legends of Tomorrow #3 - DC Comics
Red Sonja: Red Sitha #1 - Dynamite Entertainment
Beorn #1 - Red 5 Comics
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We're back and with our biggest show yet! Is DC Comics ready for a new imprint? We think so, and James has a crazy idea for what to do with all of the Batman books that we're seeing every week. Listen to him discuss why it might be time for a Detective Comics imprint at DC. Why could it work? Is it a crazy idea? Listen and judge for yourself!
Speaking of new comics, here's what's on our review list this week:
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (2022) - Marvel Comics
Justice League #75 (2022) - DC Comics
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 - IDW Publishing
You can also hear Part One of James' interview with writer Zack Kaplan. He'll talk about some of his new books including Break Out from Dark Horse, Metal Society from Top Cow and a tease of Mindset from Vault Comics. Hear the rest of the interview this Friday on our flagship show, the Down And Nerdy Podcast.
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We know you love the "Big 2", but sometimes you need to branch out on New Comic Book Day! This week, we talk about who is responsible for discovering new comics outside of the mainstream. Is it up to your local shop to take a chance on a smaller book? Is it up to the reader to request a book for their shop to then discover? You can hear our opinion and share yours!
Speaking of books you might not know about. you can hear part of our conversation with Chris Mancini who is the writer and creator of Long Ago & Far Away. It's a new fantasy story with a blend of the comic book fandom world as well. You can hear the rest of the interview on the Down And Nerdy Podcast on Friday.
We also share our reviews of the following books:
Breakout #1 - Dark Horse Comics
A Town Called Terror #1 - Image Comics
Flashpoint Beyond #0 - DC Comics
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It's our cover story! Welcome to the first episode of the Down And Nerdy Podcast spinoff, It's Comics, Man! This show is all about comics, full of reviews and unfiltered comics talk. In this first episode, James will not only tell you why this show exists, but why he has missed talking about comics. He also talks about the current state of comics, why we love them and how the future of comics can be forged. From new creative teams, publishers, characters and stories, you might be surprised at some of the strong opinions you hear.
You'll also hear reviews of these new comics on the show:
Earth-Prime Batwoman #1 - DC Comics
Spider-Punk #1 - Marvel Comics
Alice Ever After #1 - Boom! Studios
The Rocketeer: The Great Race #1 - IDW Publishing
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