Comic Timing Podcast

Comic Timing Podcast

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Join Ian, Brent, and a rotating panel of guests as we discuss one of our favorite things: comics! Because there's always time for comics.

Episodes

Comic Timing Episode 271 – The New History of the DC Universe: Issue 1 Cover Breakdown, Part 1
Jan 09, 2026

Welcome to 2026, one and all! And boy oh boy are we starting this one off with a BANG. Gold Team gathers together in the form of Ian, Chris Eberle and Adam Murdough, as we begin our journey into Mark Waid’s New History of the DC Universe! But before we go into the issues themselves, we must first start at the very beginning. In this instance, that means…the cover. That’s right, over the course of this and the next episode, we will be breaking down each and every character included on Scott Koblish’s Cover D Variant for this...

Duration: 01:47:31
Comic Timing Presents: Wrestling Conversations
Jan 01, 2026

One more syndicated episode as we welcome you to 2026. This episode originally aired in May 2025 on the Wrestling Conversations podcast, hosted by Matthew Bergren. Matt delves into Ian’s history watching wrestling and being a fan, and also goes into how Ian first got into comics, podcasting, and everything else along the way. Well worth checking out for some behind the scenes podcast history!

Be sure to check out further releases of Wrestling Conversations , and thanks again to Matt for the opportunity!

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the oc...

Duration: 01:17:28
Syndicated Episode: Back to the Bins – Episode 697: Batman Year One
Dec 25, 2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Keeping the releases going while the show is on vacation, this one is a treat for any of you who may have otherwise missed it. The Gold Team of Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Shane were recently invited on Paul Spataro’s Back to the Bins podcast to discuss one of Chris’ favorite books of all time, Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Longtime friend of the show, Sean Whelan of Raging Bullets, is also a guest on this one, and it is an absolute delight of a listen all arou...

Duration: 01:39:10
Comic Timing Episode 270 – December 2025 Previews
Dec 19, 2025

We close out 2025 with this month’s Previews episode! Ian, Murd and Raph begin with some updates on Diamond, as their bankruptcy shifts from a Chapter 11 to a Chapter 7; also, Universal Distribution are now the owners of the Free Comic Book Day name. Then, they dive right into the books mainly set for February 2025. Highlights include the official return of Vertigo as an imprint, a new Criminal book and The Phantom of the Opera from Image, Archie X Army of Darkness, a new Larry Hama driven superhero universe over at Boom, Roger Langridge returns to Muppets comics, Smile gets a...

Duration: 03:03:52
Comic Timing Episode 269 – Warner Bros. Goes Tudum
Dec 12, 2025

We’ve got the full Blue Team gathered together for this end of year bash, and boy is there tons to talk about. Ian, Brent, Donovan, Kris, Jamal, Raph and Brandon start things off with the ten thousand pound elephant in the room, aka Warner Bros. being sold to Netflix, unless Paramount uses hostility (and a steel chair) to buy them first. This includes how this might affect DC Comics publishing arm, as well as their movies, and other potential ramifications and changes. They then touch on some DC and Marvel crossovers, specifically the Batman/Deadpool and Deadpool/Batman on...

Duration: 02:29:10
Comic Timing Episode 268 – The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Kirby & Netflix
Dec 06, 2025

A rare weekend release, as Ian ventures into Brooklyn to hang with Kris in person. First, they discuss their thoughts on the opera adaptation of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, which will be returning to The Metropolitan Opera House in February for an encore performance. They then touch on Netflix purchasing Warner Bros as the news broke earlier in the day, and BlueTeam will go further in depth on the topic with our next episode. They then close on visiting The Kirby Museum’s latest pop-up exhibit at One Art Space in Manhattan, Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto to...

Duration: 01:45:11
Comic Timing Episode 267 – November 2025 Previews
Nov 27, 2025

As those in America settle down at the table for some turkey, gravy, stuffing and American football, we here at Comic Timing settle down for some Previews! Murd and Ian delve into the various catalogs, with books mainly set for January 2026 release (outside of Dark Horse which seems to be a month further than everyone else, as their books are set for February). Highlights include Thundarr the Bararian getting an ongoing from Dynamite, the concluding issues of the current Ultimate line at Marvel, plenty more DC KO, Transformers UK Compendium, an ongoing Nightmare Before Christmas book, and way more...

Duration: 03:03:03
Comic Timing Episode 266 – Night of the Comet: Retro Movie Review
Nov 13, 2025

Forty-one years ago, one of the most 80’s B-movies was released in theaters. To celebrate, the Gold Team crew of Ian, Murd, Chris Eberle and Shane give their honest takes on Night of the Comet, directed by Thom Eberhardt and featuring the likes of Robert Beltran pre-Star Trek Voyager, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Geoffrey Lewis, red skies, clothes lying on the ground covered in dust, zombies, half-zombies, a radio station on full Memorex, and the most empty streets you’ll ever see in the LA area. Sit back and relax, bring the movie up on YouTube, Roku or Tubi...

Duration: 01:26:52
Comic Timing Episode 265- RIP (?) Super Sentai, Peacemaker S2 and more with Julian Lytle
Nov 07, 2025

As news broke this week on the possible farewell to the Super Sentai branding in Japan, we here at Comic Timing had to have longtime friend of the show Julian Lytle on to talk about it! Ian, Brandon, Donovan and Brent are also here to discuss just what the heck is going on with the franchise, how it all ties in to what is or isn’t happening with Power Rangers here in The States, how Bandai and Toei both can grow their reach in foreign markets, especially as Japan takes over the box office here in America and Ga...

Duration: 02:14:06
Comic Timing Episode 264 – October 2025 Previews
Oct 29, 2025

It’s the end of the month, and so, here’s some Previews for ya! Ian, Murd and Raph round through this month’s bevy of catalogs, including Image, Dark Horse, Titan, Boom!, IDW, Marvel, DC and the Lunar catalog. And it’s Christmas season this time, with books mainly set for December 2025 release. That means holiday specials all over the place, including ones for pretty much every property Dynamite has hold of at the moment, even Thundercats! Other highlights include Ultimate Endgame and the rise of Writer M and Artist M at Marvel, a heck of a lot more DC...

Duration: 02:46:54
Comic Timing Episode 263 – New York Comic Con 2025 Convention Report
Oct 17, 2025

New York Comic Con 2025 has come and gone, and now it’s time to break it down and discuss it. Ian is joined by Kris and Raph for the bulk of this one, and then Chad Burdette pops in for his thoughts about an hour or so in! We go through what changed since last year including major revisions to the show floor layout, some news from the con including DC’s return to New York Comic Con with a full booth after thirteen years away, Jim Lee and DC’s stance on AI and the upcoming entrance into the pu...

Duration: 02:51:18
Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 20: Nineteen Years of New York Comic Con
Oct 10, 2025

Hey gang, here’s a quick Extra Point with Ian solo, as he reflects on how times flies. This was recorded right before Day One of the NINETEENTH New York Comic Con. There’s discussion on how the show has changed, how Ian’s tackling of conventions has evolved, and some other thoughts along the way. Wanted to make sure we had a release this week for ya, so enjoy the reflection!

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. Video v...

Duration: 00:17:52
Comic Timing Episode 262 – September 2025 Previews
Sep 26, 2025

We’re back at it with Previews, and we’re also back it with the duo of Ian and Murd! Adam Murdough returns just in time to mourn Diamond’s Previews catalog, which is ending entirely as of October’s issue. But even as its namesake ends, this episode continues, as we go through individual catalogs for Image, IDW, Titan, DC, Marvel, Dynamite, Boom, Dark Horse and finally the Lunar Distributing catalog, with books mainly set for November 2025 release. Highlights include Ma Hunkle’s Christmas special, Jeph Loeb’s return to Age of Apocalypse, a new take on Peter Canon: Thund...

Duration: 03:14:27
Comic Timing Episode 261 – Captain America Albert Pyun Director’s Cut Movie Review
Sep 18, 2025

Comic Timing is back with another episode, the conclusion of the most recent Kris and Ian duo recording! First, Kris gives her thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, continuing the slow trickle of Blue Team’s take on the movie. They then meander over to an article that was mostly overlooked on Jim Shooter’s website on why Jim was fired from Marvel (according to Jim Shooter and his business partner), and there’s subsequent conversation on creator rights, residuals, and returning original art boards to creators, and a nice ROM aside. Finally, a breakdown and subsequent review of Alb...

Duration: 01:58:37
Comic Timing Episode 260 – Flame Con and Anime NYC 2025 Convention Reports
Sep 05, 2025

What happens when you record after a few weeks off? You go long! But you listeners get the spoils out of this, as this is the first of what is now two episodes featuring Kris and Ian. This one focuses on Kris’ convention adventures in August in Manhattan, Flame Con and Anime NYC. Topics include the show flow and floorplan of each, panels attended and panels on the schedule, unexpected Kodansha crossover kismet between both conventions with Boys Run the Riot and its sequel, In Transition, which premiered in a free edition of Young Magazine which was distributed at An...

Duration: 02:14:59
Comic Timing Episode 259 – August 2025 Previews
Aug 25, 2025

Not even being away from home, using a different setup and mic, can stop Previews from happening! This month, Brent partakes in the comics cavalcade along with Ian and Raph, and tests whether or not he has the stamina for such an undertaking. Spoilers: he comes close, but taps out after about two and a half hours, leaving Raph and Ian to finish the race. Highlights include Kirkman’s first Transformers issue with Dan Mora, Dan Mora draws at least two other books this month, the official release of Elvira/Harley Quinn, Tim Drake takes center stage as Robin on...

Duration: 03:03:33
Comic Timing Episode 258 – Fantastic Beers and Where To Drink Them
Aug 18, 2025

While Ian is visiting Florida, it’s the perfect opportunity for Ian and Brent to record in person! This time they choose to record indoors as opposed to in a park, as it was hotter than Mephisto’s stomping grounds out there. Shoutout to Union Taproom & Pizza Kitchen for letting us pour ourselves a brew and then sit in the corner for almost two hours recording inside their lovely establishment. Topics include Brent’s thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Ian’s complete take on Ironheart now that he finished it, Superman hitting digital earlier than anticipated, Brent read a w...

Duration: 01:44:48
Comic Timing Episode 257 – The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Review (and Superman too!)
Aug 05, 2025

Comic Timing returns with a Gold Team episode, featuring Ian, Chris Eberle, Murd and Shane! The first forty minutes of this one allow Chris, Murd and Shane to give their thoughts on James Gunn’s Superman, closing out the entire squad’s views on that. The group then gives their in-depth opinions on Marvel’s attempt at a summer blockbuster, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. What worked, what didn’t, what was somewhere in between? Expect it all this episode! That includes the effects, script, plot, actors chosen, what was cut before release, to mustache or not to mustache, Baby on...

Duration: 02:03:12
Comic Timing Episode 256 – July 2025 Previews
Jul 30, 2025

The first full Previews episode in the post-Diamond era is upon us! Okay fine, Diamond still exists, we’re just not going to trust them until when (if?) they get their ducks fully in a row. Ian is joined by Chris Eberle for the bulk of the episode and then goes solo to finish things out, as they cover Image, Titan, IDW, DC, Marvel, Boom, Dark Horse, and bits of the Lunar catalogs. Highlights include the conclusion of Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers, a linear collection of Crisis on Infinite Earth including the crossovers, the launch of Matt Fraction’s Batm...

Duration: 02:34:40
Comic Timing Episode 255 – Superman Movie Review
Jul 15, 2025

Would it even be a movie review of a Superman property on Comic Timing if the episode itself wasn’t longer than the movie? I say thee nay! Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon and Raph are joined for this one by host of the Star Joes podcast and creator of the Stealth Hammer comic, Ryan Drost! He shares his firsthand knowledge from being an extra on the set of the movie when it filmed in Cleveland, how the movie’s filming was welcomed by the city at large, his experiences being up close with David Corenswet and James Gunn, and...

Duration: 03:22:58
Comic Timing Episode 254 – Clear Eyes, Ironheart, Can’t Lose
Jul 02, 2025

This week, Ian is joined by Brent Kossina and Donovan Morgan Grant at start, with Kris Naudus joining in at about the half hour mark. They begin with discussion on the passing of industry staple and longtime Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, Jim Shooter, and his lasting legacy as a writer and editor. The group then deviate onto a discussion of the first three episodes of Marvel’s newest Disney+ series, Ironheart, spoilers and all. Did the series connect on what it was trying to achieve, not only for Riri Williams, but also The Hood? And should we still be tr...

Duration: 02:31:39
Comic Timing Episode 253 – June 2025 Previews
Jun 26, 2025

As June comes to a close, so does the end of an era. The June 2025 catalog marks the final physical copy of Diamond’s Previews catalog. While the format of the media may change, the format of this episode will not, as we’ll be pivoting to individual publisher catalogs and mostly Lunar for the foreseeable feature, checking in occasionally with Diamond as well. As such, Ian, Murd and Raph tackle the Image, Dark Horse, Boom, DC Connect, Marvel Previews, IDW, Diamond and Lunar catalogs here, with books mainly set for August 2025 release. Highlights include a Rick Remender and Dani...

Duration: 02:57:41
Comic Timing Episode 252 – Absolutely, DC
Jun 13, 2025

Now that the big three titles have finished their first arc, and the second wave of titles have begun being released, the team of Ian, Brent, Raph and Jamal are here to review the Absolute Universe at large! This includes Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Flash, Absolute Green Lantern and Absolute Martian Manhunter. Spoilers abound, as we go into what makes this new universe unique from the main DC Universe, the distinctly different styles of each books and what drugs may be needed to truly appreciate Absolute Martian Manhunter in full, how we’d like to se...

Duration: 02:43:36
Comic Timing Episode 251 – Here’s To You, Peter David
Jun 07, 2025

Ian, Kris and Raph gather this episode to discuss a multitude of topics. The going trend of this episode is people being in the right place at the right time and becoming legends unexpectedly. Said topics include the passing of one of our favorite creators, Peter David, and some great recommendations of his many works, all the new projects revealed out of Netflix’s Tadum event, including Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Wake Up, Dead Mam: A Knives Out Mystery and One Piece Season 2, spoilers on the end of the most recent season/series of Doctor Who, the unexpected Batm...

Duration: 03:06:03
Comic Timing Episode 250 – May 2025 Previews
May 22, 2025

We celebrate our 250th episode of Comic Timing with…an episode of the show! Makes sense, don’t it? Filling in for Murd this month while he practices his stagecraft is none other than Chris Eberle, along with Ian and Raph, to cover all the May Previews catalogs. This includes Image Catalog Issue 7, DC Connect issue 60, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 44, and Diamond Previews issue 440 and a little bit of Lunar’s Next Phase Issue 41, with books mainly set for July 2025 release. Highlights include Archie crossing over with both Minor Threats and Jay & Silent Bob, the relaunch of Fantastic Four, a week...

Duration: 03:08:36
Comic Timing Presents: Back to the Bins Episode 663 – Decade of Heroes
May 15, 2025

This week, we’re running the latest Gold Team appearance on Paul Spataro’s Back to the Bins podcast! Episode 663 of the podcast features Paul, Ian, Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Shane Kelly discussing four books from their reading past; Fantastic Four #55 (Silver Surfer and The Thing action), Batman #232 (Ra’s Al-Ghul’s first appearance), Supreme #41 (Alan Moore’s reboot issue), and Fantastic Four (1998) #60 (Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo’s first issue). Some great comics conversation ahead of you, so do enjoy!

And if you’re interested in Kickstarting Steve Bryant’s Shaken and Stirred graphic novel, here’s the link...

Duration: 02:04:51
Comic Timing* Episode 249* – Thunderbolts* Movie Review*
May 09, 2025

The Blue Team of Ian, Brent, Raph, Donovan, Brandon, Kris and Jamal are back at it to talk about Marvel’s conclusion to Phase Five, and the unexpected tentpole of what’s to come, Thunderbolts*. Spoilers abound as they discuss the nuances of the film as well as the team’s comic book origins, who the heck Bob is, how Marvel subverted our expectations in more than one way and how they made us care about these particular characters through the exploration of mental health, the joy that is Florence Pugh, Pullman and Russell: TNG, the father daughter relationship betwee...

Duration: 02:59:29
Comic Timing Special: Diamond Distributors Update and Re-airing Ep 179 – There’s Always Time For Collecting Comics!
May 01, 2025

Today, May 1st 2025, is Comic Timing’s 19th Anniversary. To celebrate, we’re re-airing our 10th anniversary episode! But first, Ian gives updates on Diamond Distributors incredibly tumultuous sale process, including Alliance Entertainment terminating its purchase, suing Diamond over false representation, and the final winner of the bankruptcy being a combined bid by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum. He also gives props to Comic News Insider on their 1600th episode, and to Charlito for his amazing print he created for CGS’ 20th.

Then, we transition into Episode 179, which was the first time Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Shane...

Duration: 02:12:41
Comic Timing Episode 248 – April 2025 Previews
Apr 23, 2025

Back at it again with that Previews magic! To start, Ian and Murd talk the final final final (for now) results of the Diamond Distributors purchase, as Alliance Entertainment has officially closed the deal after a last minute attempt at shenanigans by Diamond and their secondary bid. Then we delve into the multiple catalogs, including quick comments on Lunar’s catalog for TwoMorrow’s content, and a little bit of Penguin Random House’s very hard to read catalog. As for the usual suspects, we have Image Catalog Issue 6, DC Connect issue 59, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 43, and Diamond Previews issue...

Duration: 03:10:09
Comic Timing Episode 247 – Catching Up (w/Chris, Shane & Murd)
Apr 14, 2025

Gold Team, unite! It has been way too long since Ian, Chris Eberle, Shane and Murd got together for a loosey goosey, catch-up comics conversation, so we bring that to you this very episode. Highlights include Shane being all the closer to completing his full Justice League run and some general conversation on complete runs the others own. Chris talks Jason Aaron’s Namor series, Mark Waid’s Batman and Robin: Year One as well as his upcoming New History of the DC Universe, the new GI Joe series from Image/Skybound, Black Canary: Best of the Best, a rere...

Duration: 01:36:05
Comic Timing Episode 246 – What is Modern Comic Book Art Anyway?
Apr 07, 2025

Ian, Brent, Kris and Donovan return for the back half of their recent marathon recording. This time, Kris and Ian give their thoughts on the first nine issues (aka what was available on Marvel Unlimited at the time) of Gail Simone’s Uncanny X-Men run, based on varying degrees of response from different portions of the Interwebs. Does the run feel like the X-Men according to two longtime readers of the franchise? Will we someday remember the names of Calico, Deathdream, Ransom and Jitter outside of this run? The verdict is still out. We then deviate into a eye-opening co...

Duration: 01:09:03
Comic Timing Episode 245 – Captain America: Brave New World Movie Review (And Other Stuff)
Mar 28, 2025

We return for more comics and comics-adjacent conversation! This week, Ian, Brent, Kris and Donovan put a capper on the Diamond bankruptcy situation (for now) and talk about Alliance Entertainment, its new owners. They also delve into what this may mean for the industry at large, and how Alliance will manage things such as Free Comic Book Day and distribution of comic books moving forward (they have a lot of learning to do). Plus, some discussion on the cast announcements for Avengers: Doomsday and who was shockingly omitted, and a full spoiler-filled review of Captain America: Brave New World...

Duration: 02:05:04
Comic Timing Episode 244 – Toy Fair 2025 in Review
Mar 14, 2025

For the first time since 2023, the Toy Association put together their usually annual Toy Fair! For 2025, the show is back in its native slot of February, and Kris and Ian attended to share their thoughts on the show. Companies discussed include Mattel, Spin Masters, LEGO, Hasbro, Playmates, Bandai Namco, Funko, Super7, and tons more. Learn about the themes of the year, including foods that you can’t eat (aka snacks that are actually plushies), a large increase of toys and plushies that either have butts, fart, or both (because toys and plushies be classy), miniature worlds, making toys for “kidu...

Duration: 02:51:57
Comic Timing Episode 243 – Chatting with Jeremy Adams
Mar 06, 2025

This one was a long time coming, but man did it feel good. Not only is our guest this week the current writer of Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, and Aquaman, but he’s also now officially a DC exclusive writer. That’s right, Ian sits down to chat with the one and only Jeremy Adams! Get to know Jeremy that much better as they go through his beginnings and getting into comics, sci-fi and fantasy as a kid, how he got his foot in the door at DC, Jeremy’s time on The Flash and our mutual love of Wal...

Duration: 01:00:58
Comic Timing Episode 242 – February 2025 Previews
Feb 28, 2025

Just in the nick of time, February’s Previews episode is out! And this one…took some doing. For one thing, for the first time, we made the executive decision to skip Diamond’s Previews catalog (with the exception of two Dynamite entries at the end of the episode). And how did Murd and Ian manage to still put out a nearly three-hour episode without the Diamond catalog? THEY FOUND A WAY. That way includes the Lunar Distribution catalog, and Penguin Random House’s offering, along with the usual Image, DC and Marvel catalogs. Here’s a link to where Ian...

Duration: 02:48:13
Comic Timing Episode 241 – Who Is Driving? Brent is Driving? How Can This Be?!?
Feb 14, 2025

While Ian is busy adulting, Brent takes the wheel and drives this episode of Comic Timing in the host chair! He’s joined by Kris and Brandon as they discuss Kris’ non-spoiler thoughts on Captain America: Brave New World and the Alamo Drafthouse experience, Kris Krisplains Anime to Brent and talks some Dandadan in the process, and there’s some related convo on Invincible Season Three and the comparison to the comics. Then Ian joins in on the backhalf and Brandon touches a bit on his personal Diamond woes at the comic shop, the Thunderbolts* Superbowl trailer, recent reads such a...

Duration: 01:56:36
Comic Timing Episode 240 – Diamond’s Looking…Rough
Feb 07, 2025

There’s a whole lot of serious stuff to discuss this episode, as Ian is joined by Kris and Jamal at start, then Raph and Donovan shortly thereafter. Topics include updates on Diamond’s bankruptcy and some decisions that have been made since, including Massive Publishing and Mad Cave joining up with Lunar Valiant halting their relaunch entirely until a new distribution solution emerges, Boom heading to Penguin Random House, and Two Morrows looking for alternatives. We also discuss what could have potentially been done to avoid this fate, if there’s a way out for Diamond, and what might...

Duration: 02:47:46
Comic Timing Episode 239 – Review Corner: Radiant Black, Volume 1
Jan 23, 2025

A long-awaited episode from the before-times finally makes its way from deep space and into your ear holes! And with it, a return to the long-dormant Review Corner format of Comic Timing episodes. The foursome of Ian, Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Shane Kelly get their hands on Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa’s epic introduction to the Massive-verse, Radiant Black! This first volume covers the first six issues of the book, as Nathan moves back home just in time to accidentally come across a Radiant, granting him ever-growing gravity abilities. With the assistance of his best friend Marshall, he...

Duration: 01:06:23
Comic Timing Episode 238 – January 2025 Previews
Jan 16, 2025

Our first episode of the New Year is officially here! Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Ian are here to go through this month’s various Previews catalogs, Image Catalog Issue 3, DC Connect issue 56, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 40, and Diamond Previews issue 436, with books mainly set for March 2025 release. Before the trio get into the books at hand, listen for a full discussion of the news that broke this week that may very well affect future editions of this very show: Diamond Distributors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. We discuss the potential ramifications of the news (since we recorded Im...

Duration: 02:55:27
Comic Timing Presents: Back to the Bins Episode 603
Jan 03, 2025

As 2025 begins, here’s an episode from 2024 you may have missed! Paul Spataro, host of Back to the Bins, invited Ian, Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Shane Kelly on to discuss four books from comics past in full detail. These books are Captain Atom issue 83, aka the first appearance of Blue Beetle, DC’s Blue Beetle issue 1, The Flash issue 42 (Mark Waid’s first Wally West issue), and Daredevil issue 181. Fellowship!

and here’s the video version:

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at ...

Duration: 02:04:13
Comic Timing Extra Point 19 – Kris’ Haikyu!! Review
Dec 25, 2024

We’re off this week for Christmas, so here’s an Extra Point that was previously exclusive to the Patreon for your listening pleasure. Here, Kris goes solo and reviews the volley ball manga, Haikyu!! She also touches a bit on the Anime and how it differs from the manga, her thoughts on series ending on time jumps, and more. Give it a listen, and let us know what you think!

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. You can al...

Duration: 00:11:55
Episode 237 – December 2024 Previews
Dec 20, 2024

‘Tis the season for more Previews, falalala lalalala! And this month it’s a foursome tackling the books, as Chris Eberle steps in to join Ian, Murd and Raph to end the year right. The books in question are Image Catalog Issue 2 (they finally went back to numbering these), DC Connect issue 55, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 39, and Diamond Previews issue 435, with books mainly set for February 2025 release. Highlights include Jason Aaron and Mahmud Asrar’s sendup to the 80’s toy commercial animated series with Bug Wars, One World Over DOOM at Marvel, a new Zatanna miniseries, tons of new Godzilla...

Duration: 02:50:12
Comic Timing Episode 236 – Agatha All Along Series Review
Dec 13, 2024

Who’s been reviewing up everything, now that everything has gone wrong? It was Comic Timing all along! Kris, Raph, Brandon, Brent and Ian give us a full series review of Agatha All Along, with full spoilers. Then, Ian, Raph and Kris go through what they acquired at this year’s New York Comic Con, and there’s some general discussion of recent reads as well.

You can watch the video version of this podcast here:

Time stamps:

Agatha All Along (SPOILERS): 02:45

New York Comic Con purchases and convo: 43:42

Raph’s...

Duration: 01:17:35
Comic Timing Episode 235 – Post-Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
Dec 05, 2024

It’s been a few weeks, so we have tons of stuff to discuss on this episode! The full team of Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon, Raph and Jamal Igle join us for this one, as now that we’ve fully digested our Thanksgivings, we can open our mouths to talk once again. First, we delve into IDW’s new digital comics app, and how the industry is changing their stance on digital over time. Brent then discusses the behemoth known only as the DC Versus Marvel Omnibus, in all its glory. We also go into recent purchases in and ar...

Duration: 02:02:25
Comic Timing Episode 234 – November 2024 Previews
Nov 21, 2024

It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the comic book year of 2025, but low and behold, here we are. Ian, Raph and Murd go through Image Catalog Issue 17, DC Connect issue 54, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 37, and Diamond Previews issue 434, with books mainly set for January 2025 release. Books discussed include a return to Oz with the Patchwork Girl of Oz at Image, Criminal is back in print, Ultimate Wolverine is a bit red around the collar for Marvel, Jeremy Adam’s gets wet and wild with Aquaman, two separate horror books set on moving trains, the return of our lo...

Duration: 02:57:20
Episode 233 – NYCC Interviews: Penguin, Star Trek Lower Decks & Section 31, and The Toys That Made Us
Nov 11, 2024

Today, we present to you the press interviews Kris conducted during this year’s New York Comic Con! She got to sit down with stars of Max’s Penguin, Star Trek: Section 31, and the creators of Star Trek: Lower Decks and The Toys That Made Us! Here’s a full breakdown for you guys by timestamps:

Penguin:

Diedre O’Connell (Francis Cobb) – 4:04

Duration: 02:16:48
Comic Timing Episode 232 – October 2024 Previews
Oct 31, 2024

It’s the very end of the month, so here comes Previews! This time, Ian and Murd are your Dynamic Duo throughout, as they tackle the Image Catalog Issue 16, DC Connect issue 53, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 37, and Diamond Previews issue 433, with books mainly set for December 2024 release. Highlights include holiday specials all over the place, some spookier holiday specials for some reason, the return of JG Jones to comics, DC’s new take on The New Gods, an All-New Venom over at Marvel, Hellverine for the hell of it, Challengers of the Unknown by Cantwell, and tons more!

An...

Duration: 03:12:47
Comic Timing Episode 231 – Zero Hour: A Crisis in Time Retrospective
Oct 24, 2024

Time is broken!!! Travel thirty years into the past with us, as we investigate the cause of this calamity. Boarding the time vessel (not Time Bubble, that’s taken) to dissect Zero Hour in full for this episode is the crew of Ian, Adam Murdough, Chris Eberle and Shane Kelly. Topics include the lasting impact of Zero Hour, the Showcase ’94 prologue and why they’re included in the collection, whether or not it quantifies itself as a Crisis in the DC sense, the temporary return of Batgirl, Dan Jurgens’ scripting and how the story holds up, tie-in books that are wort...

Duration: 01:52:29
Comic Timing Episode 230 – Kaiju Talk with Shawn Pryor
Oct 18, 2024

It’s been a very long time, but this episode, Comic Timing welcomes back one of its favorite guests. Ian, Brandon and Raph are joined by the one, the only Shawn Pryor, as they discuss his upcoming book out of Epic Ink, Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts. The group go into everything from Godzilla to King Kong and back again, including the Rankin Bass kaiju collaborations between America and Japan (with an amazing deviation to their Return of the King animated film), the attempts to make the Hannah-Barbera Godzilla animated series as close to...

Duration: 02:06:46
Comic Timing Episode 229 – September 2024 Previews
Sep 27, 2024

Mark the end of the month with a timely Previews episode! Murd and Ian begin the episode, joined by Raph about a half hour into the festivities, as they go through Image Catalog Issue 15, DC Connect issue FIFDEETUUUU, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 36, and Diamond Previews issue 432. Highlights include the return of Duck Tales (whoooo!), Jeff Lemire’s JSA and Mark Waid’s Justice League Unlimited, West Coast Avengers is back, Joe Casey’s Amazing Spider-Man, Psylocke’s solo title, Power Rangers Prime and so much more!

And here’s a link to the full video version on YouTube:<...

Duration: 03:13:24
Comic Timing Episode 228 – X-Men From The Ashes: Part 2 (featuring Raging Bullets)
Sep 23, 2024

We return for part two of our reviews of the X-Men’s new From the Ashes era! This time, Ian and Brent are joined once more by Sean Whelan and Jim Segulin of the Raging Bullets Podcast to discuss Gail Simone’s Uncanny X-Men issue 1, Stephanie Phillips’ Phoenix issue 1, and Eve Ewing’s Exceptional X-Men issue 1. Plus, some quick thoughts on the new X-Force book, where the group as a whole would like to see these titles go in future issues, some more QR code quorum, and more!

You can watch this episode on YouTube here:

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Duration: 02:07:01
Comic Timing Episode 227 – X-Men From The Ashes Reviews: Part 1 (featuring Raging Bullets)
Sep 12, 2024

For the first time in YEARS, Ian and Brent are joined by longtime friends of the show, and fellow podcasters, Sean Whelan and Jim Segulin of the recently relaunched Raging Bullets podcast! They’re here to review the first issues of the recent X-Men: From The Ashes relaunch. This episode, we cover X-Men #1, NYX #1 and X-Factor #1. Next week, we’re tackling Uncanny X-Men #1, Phoenix #1, and Extraordinary X-Men #1, so stay tuned for that! And much thanks to Sean and Jim for joining us, it really did feel like old times.

You can watch the video version here:

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Duration: 02:06:01
Comic Timing Extra Point Episode 18: Buffalo & Disney, Good! Lichtenstein, Bad.
Sep 06, 2024

This episode Ian goes solo, catching you all up on what adventures he’s been up to the past few weeks. Highlights include a drive to Buffalo and Niagara Falls trying all the local foods and beverages and seeing the falls in all its glory, visiting the Buffalo Art AKG Art Museum and a subsequent rant on why Roy Lichtenstein grinds Ian’s gears, time spent at Disney World for their Hollywood Studios: After Hours event and a trip to Epcot to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and to experience the new Moana interactive water area. Plus some...

Duration: 00:45:53
Comic Timing Episode 226 – Anime NYC 2024 Convention Report
Aug 28, 2024

It’s been a summer full of conventions and convention-adjacent things in New York. Kris and Ian dive into Kris’ journeys to Stationery Fest and Flame Con 2024, followed by their joint venture to Anime NYC. The duo discuss how Anime NYC’s move to August affected the con, all the panels they attended, the merger of Play NYC and Anime NYC, how the loudness that is hololive can impact the exhibitor hall, the inclusion of Critical Role as guests, and more. More includes plenty of subway and public transit talk, where the best bathrooms are at Javits Center when Javits...

Duration: 02:11:56
Comic Timing Episode 225: August 2024 Previews
Aug 23, 2024

Raph, Ian and Murd gather round the mics to discuss books mainly set for October 2024 release. Catalogs discussed include Image Catalog Issue 14, DC Connect issue 51, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 35, and Diamond Previews issue 431. Just a note that this one is a little less polished than most Previews episodes when referring to the edit itself, as Ian just got back from Florida and we wanted to make sure you had plenty of time to make your picks and run through the catalog. So apologies if there’s a bit more pausing and page noises than usual! Highlights include the launch of...

Duration: 03:20:40
Comic Timing Episode 224 – SDCC News & Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review
Aug 06, 2024

We’re back, and there’s TONS to discuss! Donovan, Jamal, Brent, Raph, Brandon and Kris join Ian to go through a whole bunch of San Diego Comic Con news, including the return of the DC Bullet logo, DC’s Absolute Comics line, Mark Waid and Dan Mora on Justice League Unlimited, Jeff Lemire on Justice Society, Ram V’s Fourth World, and of course, Marvel’s Hall H announcements for Fantastic Four: First Steps and the shaky cam footage we totally didn’t watch we swear, and the Doctor Doom Downey Jr. reveal. Then, we pivot to an in-depth and...

Duration: 02:37:46
Comic Timing Episode 223: Spotlight on Wolverine – Part 1
Jul 26, 2024

Let’s go, bub. Just as Deadool & Wolverine hits theaters, we bring you a Spotlight on the Canucklehead himself! Ian is joined by Shane Kelly, Adam Murdough and Professor Chris Eberle for this one, as Chris completes a deep dive into Wolverine’s history. This episode specifically focuses on Wolverine’s comic book history from his creation and introduction, up to the end of 1983, with Uncanny X-Men #176, including Claremont and Miller’s Wolverine miniseries. We also delve into buckets of retro continuity, including Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X, Origin, Origins, Origin II, and so much more. Care for a piece of f...

Duration: 02:52:39
Comic Timing Episode 222: July 2024 Previews
Jul 19, 2024

It’s Previews time yet again! While Murd is on assignment at the Christmas Barn, Previews veteran Chris Eberle steps in to assist Ian and Raph with July’s picks, mainly set for a September 2024 release. Catalogs covered are Image Catalog Issue 13, DC Connect issue 50, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 34, and Diamond Previews issue 430. Highlights include some Flash Gordon love, a return to The Long Halloween for Batman, Wolverine’s fresh relaunch, Jeff Lemire heads to Boom for Minor Arcana, his first solo-created book since Sweet Tooth, Valiant’s Resurgence headed by Beck Cloonan and Michael Conrad, a new Labyrinth miniseri...

Duration: 03:06:31
Comic Timing Episode 221: Retro Movie Review – Ghostbusters
Jul 10, 2024

Bustin’ makes me feel good! This episode, Retro Movie Reviews make their way to Comic Timing, and so does the crew of Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough, and Shane Kelly! The foursome is joined by none other than Danielle Corsetto to discuss her favorite movie of all time, Ghostbusters. They go through what makes the movie work so well forty years later, what almost was a movie with John Belushi and Eddie Murphy instead of Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson, Dan Akroyd’s ability to be enthusiastic in every scene while Harold Ramis plays the weirdest straight man possible, the joy...

Duration: 01:35:45
Comic Timing Episode 220: Dave Dwonch & The Automaton
Jun 27, 2024

Time to once again catch up with an old friend with a new project to promote! Ian sits down with Dave Dwonch, whose Kickstarter campaign for his all-ages Disney/Pixar inspired murder mystery book (words you don’t get to say very often but it’s totally true), The Automaton, is currently underway! Ian and Dave discuss the book in detail, what led him to want to make this story, how Dave can draw parallels between The Automaton’s main character Jeannie and his own upbringing, Dave’s comic book origins and a chance meeting with Mark Gruenwald, and so much...

Duration: 01:29:11
Comic Timing Episode 219: June 2024 Previews
Jun 20, 2024

Not a hoax! Plenty of imaginary stories! And some based on real life, as is the nature of comic books, of course. Ian is joined by the one and only Adam Murdough, as well as Raph Soohoo, to do Previews as in-depth as we possible can. In fact, this one is so in-depth, it’s over three hours of content! A labor of love we hope to bring you once a month, as long as we are able to do so. We know a bunch of you were missing this, and so were we, and why disappoint anyone?

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Duration: 03:13:21
Episode 218: Krakoa Post-Mortem
Jun 14, 2024

A new era of X-Men is upon us! And in order to get there, we must put the Krakoa era firmly to bed. Ian, Brent, Brandon and Raph are joined by a resident X-pert, Corwin Crowl of Earth’s Mightiest Podcast and its sister podcast EMX, to explain as much of this long-running storyline as we can, including what Krakoa is, how many different Krakoas there were, and what it eventually became. Did it conclude the way we wanted, and are we anticipating what’s to come? How many Beasts are there? Did Xavier ever take off the helmet, even...

Duration: 02:17:34
Episode 217: Isolation with Doug Bratton
Jun 04, 2024

We’re back with another interview this week! This time, Ian catches up with Doug Bratton, a creator who first met Ian back in 2006, and was even on an episode of Geekspeak back then (if you listen back, apologies for the primordial sound quality). These days, Doug is here to promote a collection of the first four issues of his mystery/horror book Isolation, which is currently available on Kickstarter. They also discuss Doug’s one-panel strip work on Pop Colture Shock Therapy, The Kubert School and taking classes with Joe Kubert himself, turning a novel idea into a comi...

Duration: 00:00:00
Episode 216: Navigating With You…And Jeremy Whitley Too!
May 28, 2024

As we return to more regular releases of the show, we’re hoping to diversify the style of Comic Timing releases a bit. This episode, rather than a panel discussion, Ian sits down for a one-on-one interview with Jeremy Whitley! You may know Jeremy from such works as Princeless, The Unstoppable Wasp, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, The Dog Knight, The Cold Ever After, and so much more. Jeremy’s latest book is Navigating With You, a slice of life LGBTQ+ romance meshed with elements of dealing with disability, trauma, and most of all, figuring out how to find...

Duration: 00:00:00
Episode 215: X-Men ’97 Season 1 Review
May 20, 2024

We’re back at it, baby! A new era of the Comic Timing begins here, as we try and get things a bit more regular here. We begin as Ian, Brent, Raph, Donovan, Brandon, Kris and Jamal convene to give an in-depth and spoiler-filled review of an animated series nearly thirty years in the making, X-Men ’97! The first season as a whole is discussed here, so if you haven’t watched the show, definitely give this a watch first before checking out this episode. There’s also plenty of random and related deviations along the way, discussion on X-Men comics r...

Duration: 02:45:57
Comic Timing Episode 214: Sirens, Cornsweat and Trains, Oh My!
Jan 05, 2024

Ian and Brent got to record in person in Florida over Christmas break, and here is the glorious result. Topics include Brent’s thoughts on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, combined conversation on The Marvels, Blue Beetle, the burial of Comixology, trains passing by, David Corensweat and James Gunn’s Superman Legacy to come, and so much more. Earmuffs as always with these, as there is the occasional off-color comment or language that comes with two friends communing in a park for a podcast. Like you do. Enjoy, and Happy 2024 all!

You can support future releases of Comi...

Duration: 01:48:18
Comic Timing Extra Point Episode 17: Convention Catch-Up – New York Comic Con 2023 and AnimeNYC 2022
Nov 16, 2023

And there came a time when Ian finally found the opportunity to release recordings made at recent conventions. That time is indeed today! Depending on your definition of recent, that is. First, we flash back to last year’s Anime NYC, just in time for this year’s Anime NYC, as Ian interviews manga translator for books such as Cat + Gamer and Marvel’s Demon Wars, writer and beer buddy, Zack Davisson, as well as artist Robert Wilson IV from Oni Press’ Heartthrob, Vault’s Barbaric: The Harvest Blades, Bitch Planet issue 3, and a bunch of posters for bands such as Me...

Duration: 00:00:00
Comic Timing – Episode 213: Toy Fair 2023 In Review
Oct 12, 2023

Recently, Toy Fair held their (usually) annual event at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on September 30th through October 3rd, 2023. Ian attended the trade show for the first time, and he discusses the event with Kris Naudus on this very episode. They delve into just what exactly Toy Fair is, where it will be headed come 2025 after 100+ years in NYC, how this year’s event compared to previous years Kris experienced, and so much more. So much more includes highlights from Vault and their AEW figures and professional cosplay you can wheel around in a custom ov...

Duration: 00:00:00
Comic Timing Episode 212 – Reading Some Balzac
Jun 05, 2023

Ian reconvenes the Comic Timing crew, this time consisting of Brent, Kris, Donovan and Brandon, to catch up on the last few months of comics, while also discussing some more recent goings-on. This includes the shocking death Marvel decided to reveal two weeks ahead of schedule in Amazing Spider-Man #26 (spoilers abound from 5:58-46:17), the discourse behind Frank Miller’s most recent  variant covers for Wolverine and other Marvel titles, our collective thoughts on James Gunn’s slate of DC movies and Shazam: Fury of the Gods (also spoilers from 1:31:31-1:47:27), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (slight spoilers as we start...

Duration: 00:00:00
Comic Timing Episode 211 – Black Adam, Black Panther, Two Very Different Things
Dec 26, 2022

One last Comic Timing before the New Year hits! We begin with Brandon, Brent, Donovan, Kris, Raph and Ian going through the minutia of James Gunn taking over as CEO and head of DC Studios, and then transition to spoilery thoughts on Black Adam. Then, Jamal Igle joins the frey for a thoughtful and deep discussion on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and how both the film and franchise matter to the black community. Finally, the group give some of their choices for their favorite reads of 2022. And plenty of random deviations along the way, of course. Three...

Duration: 03:21:09
Comic Timing Episode 210 – The New York Comic Con 2022 Wrap-Up
Oct 20, 2022

New York Comic Con 2022 was held from October 6-9, 2022. Now that the con has been put to bed, this Comic Timing/CGS crossover episode goes into the minutia of what went down, from the mindset of longtime convention attendees, artist alley participants, and one first-timer. The crew consists of Ian Levenstein (haven’t missed a NYCC yet!), Kris Naudus, Jamal Igle, Julian Lytle, and Donovan Morgan Grant. They discuss both positives and negatives, ranging from layout to inconsistent rules management, panel slate, the exhibition floor, crown management, and a whole lot more. Plus some comic book recommendations at...

Duration: 02:06:19
Comic Timing Episode 209: Avoid the Beep Beep Chair
Jul 20, 2022

Kris and Ian got together last week to record an episode…IN PERSON! They discuss all things current Star Trek and Star Trek adjacent, including Strange New Worlds, Prodigy, Discovery, Lower Decks, and The Orville: New Beginnings. Plus as usual, some deviations into other topics. And banter and things. Enjoy!

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on slightly earlier releases of the show from time to time at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. And check out our brand spanking new YouTube channel!

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Duration: 00:00:00
Comic Timing Episode 208 – Wanda and Vishawn
Jul 13, 2022

Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! As the regular CGS take a week to regroup, Comic Timing returns for the first time since December 2021! Join Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon and Raph as they discuss topics ranging from the passing of Neal Adams, George Perez and Tim Sale to Donovan’s reaction to CGS’ The Batman review, initial thoughts on Ms. Marvel as well as other Marvel shows, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, The Boys, Umbrella Academy, and plenty more. Expect spoilers, and a reminder that these episodes do not stray from letting curses fly, so do u...

Duration: 03:12:02
Comic Timing Episode 207 – Korg Walked so Ben Grimm Could Run
Dec 09, 2021

Hey man, we recorded another Comic Timing. You wanna listen? It’ll be fun!

This episode Ian and Brent are joined by Raph Soohoo, Donovan Morgan Grant, Brandon Christopher, Kris Naudus and Jamal Igle to go over what’s new in the world of comic book fandom over the past few months. This includes a deconstruction on Substack and Comixology Unlimited and what they mean to the comic book publishing industry, Raph’s passionate review and thoughts on Shang-Chi and what it means to him as an American Born Chinese man, What Eternals may mean for Marvel’s cinema...

Duration: 02:55:32
Comic Timing Episode 206 – Obeying The Laws of Gravity, Live and In Person
Aug 02, 2021

Live from a park in Florida, it’s a brand new episode of Comic Timing! Brent and Ian catch up on the last few months of comic book reading and comic book watching, giving their full thoughts on Black Widow and Loki, upcoming DC movies such as The Flash, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Black Adam, The Suicide Squad, the first season of Superman and Lois, the new Masters of the Universe show, Doom Patrol and Titans on HBO Max and Moody Dicks, Justice Society: World War II and Batman: The Long Halloween, reading comics on an iPad versus a...

Duration: 01:53:32
Comic Timing Episode 205 – Zack Snyder Presents Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Mar 23, 2021

Tonight we celebrate fifteen years of the podcast! In turn, we review, and dissect, Zack Snyder’s Justice League. A warning that if you’re a pure fan of this and other Zack Snyder films this might not be for you. But if you’re looking for a critical eye that delves into what works and what doesn’t, then this will work for you.

Outside of your cohosts Ian Levenstein and Brent Kossina, guests include artist Jamal Igle, writer and podcaster Kris Naudus, and longtime Comic Timing contributors Brandon Christopher, Donovan Morgan Grant, and Raphael Soohoo.

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Duration: 02:53:46
Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 16: Zack Snyder’s WandaVision ’84
Feb 25, 2021

Dance along with a brand new Extra Point! Ian journeys back to Brooklyn to record this one in person with Kris, as they delve into a bevy of topics that have been on their minds for months. This includes thoughts and opinions on Wonder Woman 1984 and whether or not it lived up to expectations (or expectations were too high), Zack Snyder’s choice to keep the IMAX aspect ratio for his Justice League in a world of 16:9 screens, and we go spoilery on episodes 1-6 on WandaVision and make wild speculations on where the series is goin (some of wh...

Duration: 01:57:41
BK’s Bullets: Game of the Year 2020
Jan 29, 2021

Brent and Jim are back to talk all the games of 2020! New Consoles! Crappy E3 summer! Lackluster communication from game companies, and the best games we played in 2020 can be found here!

Brent is on Twitter  @kossinab;  Jim can be found on Twitter @vypermajik.

Brent’s YouTube: BK’s Bullets

Jim’s YouTube: vypermajik

Duration: 01:42:59
Episode 204: A Bit Delayed, But Still Relevant
Jan 08, 2021

Hey there, 2021 people! Miss us? Well, we certainly missed you. So much so in fact, that we packed as much conversation into this episode as we could fit. This includes HBO Max and all the movies heading to it, Mandalorian Season Two and the state of Star Wars, Batman/Catwoman #1, Batman: Three Jokers, the approaching Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Star Trek: Discovery, some further thoughts on both the movie and TV versions of Watchmen, Marvel Snapshots: Cyclops, and a whole lot more. Expect some spoilers, and tons of comradery.

This is also the beginning of a ne...

Duration: 02:39:03
BK’s Bullets: Best comics of 2020 according to brent
Dec 25, 2020

Merry Christmas! Hope everyone is having a good day! While you’re installing your newest game or building one of your new toys, or kids’ toys, here’s something to listen to, ripped straight from Brent’s YouTube Channel, BK’s Bullets. These are his picks for what he liked best in comics for 2020.

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming.

You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, or on Instagram at i_am_scifi; he is now a regular...

Duration: 00:30:17
BK’s Bullets: Marvel announcements 2020
Dec 19, 2020

HOLY MARVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS BATMAN! Marvel blew everything out of the water with their announcements from they Disney Investor Day 2020. Ripped straight from Brent’s YouTube Channel BK’s Bullets as an MP3 is is almost hour long rundown of the announcements! Listen here or go watch over there and give him a click!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming.

You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, or on Instagram at i_am_scifi; he is now a regul...

Duration: 00:54:13
Comic Timing – Episode 203: Comic Geek Speak Comic Talk Crossover
Sep 17, 2020

There’s peanut butter in my chocolate. There’s chocolate in my peanut butter. And together it tastes like a podcast crossover…Comic Talk style! Chris and Ian are joined by the Comic Timing Podcast’s co-host Brent Kossina, regular rotating guest Donovan Morgan Grant, and last but not least, the CGS return of the one and only artistic juggernaut, Jamal Igle! The combined crew delves deep into DC Comics recent layoffs and cancellations, its new interim Editors in Chiefs, the impending return of Milestone Comics, and thoughts on what may come next for the publishe...

Duration: 02:18:48
Comic Timing – Episode 202: Igle Illustrates the Industry
May 15, 2020

Our second episode of the Social Distancing Era is now out, as Ian, Brent, Brandon and Kris are joined by longtime friend of the show, and artist extraordinaire, Jamal Igle! Jamal brings his wealth of knowledge on the comics industry to the table here, as the crew discuss the current state of things, including changes in distribution, the rise of digital, Lunar Distributors and UCS Distributors and how much of a challenge they actually are for Diamond, what readership numbers and sales revenue really looks like in today’s world, and a whole lot more. And oh, we also di...

Duration: 02:21:34
Comic Timing – Episode 201: It’s Been A While, Stay Home and Listen
Apr 03, 2020

Miss us? We sure did miss you! In this time of uncertainly, doubt and worry, we here at Comic Timing do our best to take your mind off of things. Brent, Ian, Donovan, Brandon and Raph gather to discuss a wide range of topics, from DC’s removal of Dan Didio to convention cancellations due to the outbreak and the future of conventions, from HBO’s Watchmen to Doomsday Clock, from CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and a whole lot more. Strap in for nearly three hours of distraction, and please, wash y...

Duration: 02:50:49
BK’s Bullets – The games of 2019
Dec 10, 2019

Brent and Jim are back to talk all the games of 2019! Brent hasn’t played many, but our expert Jim Efantis has played a BUNCH. Listen to them talk best, worst, and sequels we didn’t need!

Brent is on Twitter  @kossinab;  Jim can be found on Twitter @vypermajik.

Duration: 01:46:12
Comic Timing – Episode 200 Live from Florida!!!
Dec 03, 2019

Comic Timing has hit 200 episodes! Most DC and Marvel comics don’t hit 200 issues thanks to reboots, but there are NO reboots here! Just Ian and Brent, one on one, mano y mano in sunny Florida! Listen to Ian and Brent reflect on 200 episodes and everyone who has taken part of it! Thank you to all the listeners and contributors!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi...

Duration: 02:19:18
Comic Timing – Episode 199: Joker Movie Review’s On You
Oct 12, 2019

We’re back, baby! For the first time in a few months, the crew gathers together to discuss the latest movie out of DC Comics, Joker. But lo, this movie is not all fun and games, and neither is this review. Join Kris, Raph, Brent and Ian as we dissect the film, and try and understand just what exactly Todd Phillips was trying to accomplish with this piece of cinema. Does it live up to the awards hype, or does this particular joke fall flat? Where does Joaquin Phoenix rank on the long list of live action and animated Jo...

Duration: 02:15:50
Comic Timing – Episode 198: Dark Phoenix, The MCU, and Whatever It Takes
Jun 29, 2019

Just under the June wire, a new episode of Comic Timing hits the Internet! This time, Ian, Brent,m Brandon and Donovan go nose deep into a variety of topics, ranging from the Game of Thrones finale to Dark Phoenix, DC’s announcements related to the Legion of Super-Heroes, Wally West, and the JSA, the DC Universe streaming app, Tom King’s Batman, where the MCU may be headed in Phase Four, and Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters. Plus, other stuff!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebo...

Duration: 01:58:09
Comic Timing – Episode 197: Shazam, Batman and Stuff
May 03, 2019

Episode 197 of Comic Timing is here, and it’s magical! Listen in as Raph, Ian, Brent, Donovan and Brandon go in depth on their thoughts on the recently released Shazam movie, plus a bevy of other topics and discussions. Those include Donovan’s trip to Bowling Green University for their Batman in Popular Culture Conference, thoughts on Gotham’s final season, Heroes in Crisis, Justice League vs The Fatal Five, and a bunch of other things. Spend some time with the boys, and next episode we’ll give you ENDGAME!!!


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Duration: 02:31:07
Comic Timing – Episode 196: Captain Marvel Movie Review
Mar 11, 2019

Hear Raph, Brent, Kris and Ian get a bit punchy, as it’s time to review Marvel Studio’s latest cinema offering: Captain Marvel! Was Brie Larson able to make her stamp on the well established MCU, or did things fall flat? Depends on who in the cast you ask; hint, Brent’s the least convinced. There are plenty of nicks to pick and some genuine grievances over plot, execution, and call signs, as well as thoughts on bright spots and discussion on plot twists, but do listen in to hear the full story. Spoilers abound, as usual, so wait u...

Duration: 01:39:59
Comic Timing – Episode 195: Comic Shops, St. Mark’s and Shownotes
Feb 25, 2019

The photo Kris took that got Mitch mad.

Episode 195 of Comic Timing finally hits the stands, as Ian, Raph, and Kris gather together to discuss the ever-changing world of comic shops. This entire conversation was spurred on by the closing of one of New York City’s oldest shops, St. Marks Comics. The store was beloved by some, and not so much by others. We discuss why this was the case, what it takes to run a comic shop in this day and age, and how stores can adapt and grow to welcome in customers for years to come, an...

Duration: 01:32:58
Comic Timing Special – Reign of the Supermen Review
Feb 02, 2019

Brent and Jim saw a double feature of the DC Animated movies The Death of Superman and the brand new Reign of the Supermen! Jim’s never read the comics or seen the movies so what does this fledgling comic fan think of the films? Let’s find out? Mild Spoilers apply, but it shouldn’t ruin your viewing of either film if you’ve read the comics!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter...

Duration: 01:05:30
BK’s Bullets – The Games of 2018
Jan 28, 2019

Brent and Jim are back to Review the Games of 2018! Brent has his best list, while Jim has his best, honorable mentions, terrible, no good, very bad games lists! Listen to this epic-length podcast to get all their opinions! Assassin’s Creed Origins & Odyssey, Spider-Man, God of War, Brent’s Terrible Uncharted and Last of Us opinions and more!

Brent is on Twitter  @kossinab;  Jim can be found on Twitter @vypermajik.

 

Duration: 02:34:13
Comic Timing – Episode 194: In Memory of Stan Lee
Nov 16, 2018

This week, the comic book community lost its greatest spokesman, and one of its most storied creators. Stanley Lieber, aka Stan “The Man” Lee, passed away earlier this week at the age of 95. This episode, Brent, Brandon, Ian and Raph wax poetic on his legacy, especially touching on what Stan meant to us, and to pop culture at large. We also go over some recent reads, because how else would you celebrate the man who made Marvel than to talk about some comics?

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Lik...

Duration: 02:08:09
Comic Timing – Episode 193: SDCC Got a Gunn
Aug 02, 2018

Episode 193 of Comic Timing has arrived! This time, Brent and Ian are joined by Donovan Morgan Grant and, for the first time in AGES, Mr. Bob Bretall! Donovan and Bob are fresh off their adventures at San Diego Comic Con, so they’re here to discuss what they saw, what they did, and how it has changed over the years. We also go into trailers such as Aquaman and SHAZAM!, the return of Batman’s blue outer undies, and the developments involving James Gunn and his firing from Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3.

You can e-ma...

Duration: 02:29:51
Comic Timing – Episode 192: Infinity Dust
Jun 07, 2018

Episode 192 avoided the culling, and is now out for all of you to enjoy! Listen in as Eric Nash of the Watchmen Minute podcast joins Ian, Raph (once again in studio), Brent and Brandon as they dissect Free Comic Book Day, some TV renewals, and give their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of Avengers: Infinity War! As usual, better late than never, am I right? Dust…

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Duration: 02:22:39
BK’s Bullets – Brent & Jim Return!
Apr 20, 2018

Brent and Jim are back talking video games! We got sidetracked for 6 months, but we are all better and back again! Brent & Jim talk Sony’s Spider-Man EXCLUSIVE game, what Microsoft needs to do at E3, and Brent & Jim BOTH make startling promises! The answers await inside!

Find Jim on  YouTube here. Find Brent on YouTube here. Jim can be found on twitter @jasefat, and Brent @kossinab.

Duration: 01:05:57
Comic Timing – Episode 191: Black Panther Review
Apr 06, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

We’re back with Black Panther review! And Comics talk! Ian, Brent, Brandon, and Donovan return! Listen to how Brent and Brandon take on Donovan in an epic clash over how T’challa has nothing to do! Did T’challa lose both waterfall fights? Find out, on Comic Timing!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on...

Duration: 02:36:08
Comic Timing – Episode 190: Justice Thor
Dec 20, 2017

By the looks of that enthusiastic Thor, we’re back! This time, Ian, Brent, Brandon and Raph go into spoiler reviews for Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, Doomsday Clock, Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu, and a whole lot more! It truly is a Christmukkah miracle, if I do say so myself.

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com; Brent i...

Duration: 02:22:24
BK’s Bullets – Destiny 2 with Brent & Jim
Oct 03, 2017

Brent and Jim talk about one of their favorite topics, DESTINY! Thats right, Destiny 2 is out and Brent and Jim talk ALL about it.  We also cover Jim’s 4K upgrade in his game room and their impressions of the new technology.

As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for even fu...

Duration: 01:16:56