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Comics Discourse 114

Group of great friends geeking out over contemporary and classic comic books, manga, and the creators behind them! Each week, Brian, Bryan and Hassan chat on comics, including recent reads, selected storylines, fun topics, and spotlights focusing on a particular book or creator!

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Wednesday · 26 min
Side Stack: Marvel Fanfare 6
Marvel Fanfare #6 is full of magic and amazing art packed inside one of the best covers ever! The main story pits Spider-Man against the Scarlet Witch in a fantasy dimension. What has caused these two heroes to fight each other? Or maybe that should be who? The magic continues in the backup story as a new magician challenges Doctor Strange for the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme. The main story was written by Mike W. Barr and Sandy Plunkett, who did the pencils with inks by P. Craig Russell. The backup was written by Roger Stern with art by Charles Vess. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#206
Sunday · 55 min
Episode 206: Spider-Man and Punisher Team-Ups
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day bringing Spider-Man and the Punisher together on the big screen, we take a look back at Peter and Frank’s relationship through the decades in Marvel Comics. We start where it all began with Amazing Spider-Man #129 by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru, featuring the first appearance of the Punisher and the Jackal. Then we jump to Punisher War Journal #14–15 by Carl Potts and David Ross, Punisher #2 by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, and Amazing Spider-Man #577 by Zeb Wells and Paolo Rivera. Four stories across four decades featuring two of Marvel Comics’ most popular characters. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
September 2 · 23 min
Side Stack: Marvel Fanfare 5
In Marvel Fanfare Issue 5, Clea’s nemesis, Nicodemus breaks into the Sanctum to steal the power of the Sorcerer Supreme! Since you’ve probably never heard of him, I bet you know how that works out. In the far fetched backup, Captain America fights Nazis in modern day America. The main story is brought to you by Chris Claremont, Marshall Rogers, and Craig Russel. The back up was by the recently departed Roger McKenzie and Luke McDonnell. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#205
August 30 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 205: Spotlight on Ignition Press
We spotlight rising comic book publisher Ignition Press, exploring its growing lineup of creator-owned comics. We discuss Arcadia, Murder Podcast, The Patron, The Other/Half, Everyone Loves a Jewel Thief, Dispatched, Just Brutal, The Dogsitter, Bad Thoughts, Deluge, Voyeur, Minotaur, and more as we take a look at what Ignition Press has been building and which books have caught our attention. Featuring work from creators including Roy Miranda, Inaki Miranda, Jeremy Haun, Mike Tisserand, Christian Ward, John J. Pearson, Jim McCann, Joe Eisma, Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell, B. Clay Moore, Daniel Gete, Dennis Hopeless, Brahm Revel, Ande Parks, Dave Wachter, Cullen Bunn, Marika Cresta, Leah Williams, David Baldeón, Si Spurrier, Mike Dowling, Jamie S. Rich, Megan Levens, and more. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
August 26 · 30 min
Side Stack: Marvel Fanfare 4
In this episode of Side Stack, we cover Marvel Fanfare 4 and wrap up the Savage Land adventure with Paul Smith going all out on the art with Chris Claremont writing. Abs and glutes galore! Can Ka-Zar and Angel save the X-Men from the clutches of Sauron? Of course they can. Do they look amazing while doing it? Hell yes! The backup has scientists playing twisted mind games on a Deathlock, by David Kraft and Michael Golden. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#204
August 23 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 204: August Top of the Stack: Recent Comic Book Reads
It's time for Top of the Stack, where we go through our recent comic book reads, including Skybound’s big new launch, Terminal, by Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, David Finch, and Art Adams. Books include Gotham Central, the Ghost Machine SDCC Ashcan, Trillion Dollar Kid, The Twilight Zone, Fort Psycho, Is Ted OK?, Moon Knight, Innards, Dark Knights of Steel, and many more from Image Comics, Ignition Press, IDW, Mad Cave, Oni, and Dark Horse. Oh, yeah and a few books from little known publishers like DC Comics and Marvel. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
August 20 · 22 min
Side Stack: Marvel Fanfare 3
In Marvel Fanfare 3, Spider-Man high tailed it out of the Savage Land, so Angel calls in his buddies from the X-Men; Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, and Nightcrawler! And Marvel called in famed X-Men artist Dave Cockrum to team up with Chris Claremont to continue this adventure! In the back up, Charlie Boatner and Trevor Bon Eeden gives us Hawkeye, Corporate Shill! You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#203
August 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 203: East of West by Hickman and Dragotta!
Based on listener feedback, we dive into the first story arc of East of West, the creator-owned Image Comics series from the legendary creative team of Jonathan Hickman (X-Men) and Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman). Joining us for the journey through this apocalyptic alternate America is special guest Russ from Gotham by Geeks. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
August 13 · 22 min
Side Stack: Marvel Fanfare 2
Issue two of Marvel Fanfare is action packed! Where else are you going to see were-pterodactyls, Sabertooth tigers, mutates, giant spiders, and chickens? All brought to you by Claremont and Golden. And in the back up Reed Richards forgets his anniversary…again. But it’s for a good reason, he swears! That lost tale of the Fantastic Four was created by McKenzie and Von Eeden. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#202
August 10 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 202: Justice League America: Destiny's Hand
Before Injustice. Before The Boys. There was Destiny’s Hand, an incredible epic where the Satellite Era JLA members have become an authoritarian force that rules the world and only the newly formed Justice League, led by Wonder Woman in the aftermath of The Death of Superman, can stop them. Special guest Shane Kelly from Comic Geek Speak joins us to revisit this classic story by Dan Jurgens, originally told in Justice League America #72–75. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
August 6 · 32 min
Side Stack: Marvel Fanfare 1!
In the inaugural issue of Marvel Fanfare, Spider-Man and Angel team-up for a trip to the Savage Land, brought to us by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden. Their mission, help a woman whose love is lost there. The problem, he is the alter ego of Sauron. What could go wrong? The backup story brings us the first published work of artist Paul Smith, where Daredevil saves Christmas! Marvel Comics. Comic books You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#201
August 3 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 201: X-Force, Spider-Man, Liefeld, & McFarlane
We revisit two legendary Marvel Comics from two of the comic book’s most iconic creators: X-Force 1- 4 by Rob Liefeld and Spider-man 16 by Todd McFarlane. Join us as we explore the launch of X-Force from the ashes of The New Mutants, featuring Cable, Domino, Deadpool, Weapon X, Juggernaut, and a Spider-Man team-up. Plus, Bryan makes us all incredibly jealous as he shares stories from San Diego Comic-Con, including his chance to meet Todd McFarlane. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
July 30 · 15 min
Side Stack Episode 0: Marvel Fanfare Introduction!
Join Brian and Anthony as they start their Marvel Fanfare journey. In this zero episode they discuss what Marvel Fanfare is, how it came to be, the editorial and creative teams behind it, and just why they are doing this! You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#200
July 27 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 200: Comic Book and Manga Talk!!!
It’s Episode 200! Who doesn’t love a milestone episode?! Anthony G returns to help us celebrate by hosting a Q&A about comic books, manga, and the podcast itself. Where does the “114” come from? Which creators have gone to the next level since we started the show? What has been Hassan’s favorite creator interaction over the years? How does Brian prepare for each episode? What annoys Bryan about Brian? How have our reading habits changed over the years? What are the plans for the show’s future? Will the show survive the chaos of Anthony G? Listen to find out! Co-Hosts Profiles Art by Drew Moss You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#203
July 20 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 199: Top of the Stack: Recent Comic Book Reads!
Brian and Hassan shuffle the stack to discuss their latest comic book reads, including the conclusion of Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez; the launches of two new events, Avengers: Armageddon from Marvel Comics and Who Are the Unbelieveables? from Ghost Machine; and a whole lot more from DC Comics, Image Comics, Marvel and other publishers, including Infernal Hulk, Deadman, Firestorm, End of Life, Odin, Of the Earth, If Destruction Be Our Lot, and more. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#202
July 13 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 198: 2026 Mid-Year Favorite Comic Books and Manga!!!
How many “Bat” books will make Hassan’s list? How many picks will the we steal from each other’s lists? It is that time of the year, where we look back at the first half of 2026 and discuss our favorite comic books and manga from several publishers, including Image Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Abrams Books, MadCave Studios, Rebellion, and other publishers. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#201
July 6 · 1 hr 26 min
Episode 197: Interview with Dave Wielgosz
We are joined by writer Dave Wielgosz to discuss his Showdown series from Ignition Press, his upcoming Batman story in the Detective Comics Annual 2026, his contribution to the New History of the DC Universe, his experiences as a former editor at DC Comics editor, and our mutual love of comic books. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#200
June 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 196: Justice League of America 200!!!
The road to Episode 200 continues as Hassan introduces the guys to one of his all-time favorite anniversary comics: Justice League of America #200. Written by Gerry Conway with stunning artwork by George Pérez and contributions from a who’s who of legendary comic creators, this landmark DC Comics issue celebrates the history of the Justice League. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#199
June 24 · 43 min
One-Shot Special: Heroes Con 2026 Recap
In this one-shot special, Brian and Hassan recap their trip to Heroes Con 2026! They share stories about the creators they met, the comic books and original art they picked up, the DC Comics Absolute panel, catching up with friends, and plenty of other convention adventures. Plus they review the new Image Comics and Skybound Rom comic from the Mask blind bag and discuss the latest DC Comics Next Level announcements, including the return of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Doom Patrol, and Teen Titans! You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.
#198
June 22 · 55 min
Episode 195: Witch Hat Atelier Vol 4 and 5 by Kamome Shirahama
We conclude our comic book monthly spotlight on Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama. Special guest and Brimmed Cap Frank joins us to discuss Volumes 4 and 5 (Chapters 18–29), which conclude the series’ first major story arc and correspond to the first season of the Crunchyroll anime. As the Second Atelier Exam unfolds, the Brimmed Caps launch a shocking attack on Qifrey, Coco, Agott, Richeh, Euini, and the other witches, changing the course of the book. Plus, we talk manga with After God, Manhole, Dungeon Tower, Record Journey, AfterGlow, Land of the Lustrous, and Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer. You can follow us on Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, & X https://linktr.ee/comicsdiscourse114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.

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