Comic Timing Podcast

Episode 300 - Retro Movie Review: Barbarella

And just like that, we're at 300 episodes of Comic Timing! It only took over twenty years, but what a milestone it is. And to celebrate this achievement...an episode of the podcast! But an anticipated one nonetheless, as Gold Team finally convenes for their Retro Movie Review of the 1968 cult classic...Barbarella! Jane Fonda's sole turn in the realm of sci-fi with a whole load of sexual innuendo, undertones and overtones to go along with it. But Murd pulled a gem out of his hat with this

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Episode 299 - October 2026 Previews

At the wire for the month of October, it's Previews! Murd and Ian are your tag team for this one, with books mainly set for December 2026 release. Hard to believe we're at year's end with Previews already, am I right? Highlights include a new collection for Grant Morrison's Zenith, Paul Dini returns to Joker and Harley for The Joker's Christmas Carol at DC, The X-Men get Maximum at Marvel, Sabrina meets Vampirella at Dynamite, a Lizzie Borden graphic novel, some spooky Christ

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Episode 298 - New York Comic Con 2026 Wrap-Up

Now that the con has come and gone, here's our collective thoughts on it all! Ian, Kris, Raph and Jamal return from the preview and primer episode, and are joined as well by longtime friend of the show Chad Burdette of Comic Watch, and longtime listener, first time guest Britton Payne! We discuss a wide variety of con related topics, including Britton's time getting to be on the CBLDF panel, Kris got a tour of all things Hasbro, news and experiences from Jamal attending this year's R

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Comic Timing Presents: BK's Bullets - Is Lanters Good? w/ Brent Kossina and Donovan Margan Grant

It's the return of BK's Bullets! Brent takes the wheel as he is joined by Donovan Morgan Grant to discuss DC's latest television project, Lanterns, and whether or not it lives up to expectations. Expect spoilers for the full season within, as well as some salty and perhaps spicy takes within. You can also follow Comic Timing on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/comictiming.bsky.social, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming/, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/co

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Episode 297 - New York Comic Con 2026 Preview and Primer

As this episode releases, we are now one week away from this year's New York Comic Con, which also happens to be the 20th edition of the show. To prep us all for this undertaking and ordeal of a convention, Ian, Kris, Raph and Jamal have gathered to give you their combined knowledge of what this year's con will bring. This includes do's and don'ts for conventions in general, how to survive the Javits Center, how to afford attending a con and still have money in your bank account,

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Episode 296 - September 2026 Previews

With about a week to go, it's time for this month's Previews! Murd is manning the barn, so this month Raph and Ian are your duo, with books mainly set for November 2026 release. Highlights include the return of Josie and the Pussycats at Archie, Archie in Hell and Scott Pilgrim EX: Dawn of Metal Scott at Oni, the further celebration of Spider-Woman's 50th anniversary at Marvel with a new series, Vampire Hunter D: Fortess of Blood and new Bendis with The Other Ones II: The Other Ones

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Comic Timing Presents: Questions: We Don't Have Answers - Why Aren’t Comic Books More Popular in America?

We present to you today most of the CT crew guesting on Donovan's Podcast, Questions: We Don't Have Answers! and Lo, there shall be…a team-up! Furrowing his brow over the present and future of the American comic industry, Donovan brings in several friends from the long running comic book podcast Comic Timing to discuss the ultimate question, as well as several others! Ian, Kris, Brandon and Jamal join Don and Harry in discussing the impact superhero films have on comic sales, the history

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Episode 295 - The Crisis Companion with Kevin Miller

World will live! Worlds will die! And the podcast will never be the same again! Okay, it'll be fine, but we're still diving deep into some Crisis Management with this one. Kevin Miller, author of Two Morrow's The Crisis Companion joins Ian, Murd and Brandon this episode, going into our combined Crisis histories, the mounds of research Kevin achieved to create the Companion (including interviews with a bunch of those involved at DC and Crisis itself), what made Crisis work better than

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Episode 294 - August 2026 Previews

Just before the month concludes, we did it! It's Previews! Ian and Raph are your duo this time out, going through all the books primarily set for October 2026 release. Highlights include Archie bringing Shaq's Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar to life, a 30th anniversary for the wedding of Superman & Lois AND Dan Mora's writing debut at DC, Midnight arrives along with Chip Zdarsky's Avengers and a very 80s Wolverine: Paradise at Marvel, Kelly and Lanzing take on

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Episode 293 - Flame Con and Anime NYC 2026 Convention Reviews

Ian and Kris are done with a whirlwind two weekends straight of conventions, and they have a lot to say about it! First up, this year's Flame Con, held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, a new venue for the event. They discuss how the new space compares to previous locations, the show floor, innovative cosplay, free beauty products, the feel of the con compared to other comic conventions, and of course, panels attended. This includes a full slate of panels run by The Graymalkin L

Episode 292 - It's a (Spider-Man) Brand New Day We Live In

We're back with a Blue Team episode, and boy oh boy is there A LOT to catch up on. Ian, Brent, Donovan, Raph and Kris are here to do their best to do just that, as they discuss everything from the news out of SDCC to Disney's D23 reveals, Marvel moving across the country and their new EiC, and then they finish with an in-depth and spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Approximate time stamps are below to those looking to try and remail spoiler-free, and also earmuffs on thi

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Episode 291 - Jack Kirby and the Psychedelicatessen

On an absolutely gorgeous Sunday afternoon in New York City, Gold Team unites in full! Ian, Chris, Murd and Shane gathered in Union Square Park after a long day of fellowship to discuss their trip to the Center for Jewish History to check out The Jack Kirby Way: How a Boy From the Lower East Side Became the King of Comics, an exhibit displaying a variety of Kirby's works that runs until November 30th, 2026. They also took a look at Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art by Steve Marcus w

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Episode 290 - July 2026 Previews

We had hoped to get this out to you sooner, but computer troubles made that difficult. Still, it's technically July, so here's Previews! Raph, Murd and Ian discuss all the books set for September 2026 release, including a new lease on life for Archie at Oni, tons of other Archie books at other publishers, the return of the Legion of Superheroes at DC, Spawn '77 gives us Todd MacFarlane's original idea for Spawn at Image, new Firefly, an anniversary issue for Spider-Woman at Marve

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Episode 289 - ...Pause For Truck...

It makes a strange amount of sense that the episode after the 20th anniversary blowout is something much more laid back and simple. Ian happened to be down in the land of Brent, aka Florida, so the two of them settled up at a table to record live and in person! They discuss the trouble it took for Ian to get down there in the first place, then move into some Disney World talk, X-Men '97 Season Two and how Brent still hasn't read a lot of the material being used in it, Ian's thoughts

Episode 288 - 20th Anniversary Special and Supergirl Movie Review

From 2006 to 2026, Comic Timing has been bringing you the best comic book related content we can possibly bring you. Now, it's time to celebrate the milestone with a jam-packed Zoom full of Blue Team, Gold Team and longtime friends and guests of the show. Ian, Brent, Kris, Brandon, Donovan, Chris Eberle, Shane and Murd are joined by the likes of Guinness Book of World Records holder for largest comic collection Bob Bretall, Rick Gordon, Julian Lytle, Sean Wheatley, and pop-ins from the one a

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Episode 287: Two At Start, Four At Finish

You get a little bit of everything this episode, all the way down to who is on it! Ian and Brent start out old school as a duo, touching on the trailer for the new Batman: Knightfall animated movie and how the 90s keeps on coming back as strong as ever. They then switch over to the ever-increasing cost of conventions right as Brandon joins in on the conversation, My Adventures with Superman Season Three and need for a "Previously,on...", and then go into how the heck Marvel can continue

Episode 286 - June 2026 Previews

We promise this won't be a habit, but here's another Previews right after the last one! Murd is on assignment (performing in a play), so Ian is joined by Raph for this one. Highlights include milestone issues for Thor and Amazing Spider-Man at Marvel, Poison Ivy takes center stage at DC, Dark Horse has a buku month of solicits like their new sitcom murder mystery Six of Us, IDW celebrates 60 years of Star Trek, Palmiotti and Gray reunite for Denver at Mad Cave, new Hank Howard Pizza Dete

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Episode 285 - May 2026 Previews

Another episode this week? So fast?? Yep! And boy oh boy is this a banger. Ian and Murd are the duo for this month's BEAST of a Previews episode, pun intended, with books mainly set for July 2026 release. Highlights include Warbird and Banana Number One from Bad Idea featuring Alex Maleev and Kevin Maguire respectively, DNX begins at Marvel with Bad Beast (The Chairman), some new What If...? books in and around the Spider-Man world, Action Comics makes it to issue 1100, Dan Abnett attempts h

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Episode 284 - Superman/Spider-Man w/ Sean Whelan

What better way to celebrate one of the biggest crossovers between DC and Marvel in years than to crossover with another podcast? I know, right? In a series of two episodes, Raging Bullets and Comic Timing are teaming together to take on the one-shot Superman and Spider-Man issues! First up is Superman/Spider-Man, published by DC, with a main story by Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez. Sean Whelan joins Brent, Raph and Ian to break down each story within the issue itself, as well as the history behind

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Episode 283 - Review Corner: Astro City Vol 1, Life in the Big City

Gold Team unite! Murd, Chris, Shane and Ian gather 'round the collective microphone for our latest Review Corner book review. This one was Murd's pick, and it was a delight for all of us to revisit Kurt Busiek's seminal work, Astro City. We go through the first six issues of the series, otherwise known as Volume 1: Life in the Big City. Join in on the nostalgia, the world building, homages out the wazoo, and many a Murdoughian moment to be had! And we're glad you stopped on by to