The Comic Literate Podcast

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast- The Spin-off To One Of The Best Superhero Comics Ever

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-7 of the 2025 ongoing series, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast. Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Ryan Ottley, colour by Annalisa Leoni, and letters by Rus Wooton.

They also discuss Battle Beast's part in the main Invincible story, Kirkman's success with the animated TV series, the upcoming showdown between Battle Beast and Conquest, and Daredevil's recent fetish admission.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Comic Talk Starts with Credits
03:37 - General Thoughts
10:13 - Starting with the Arting
17:01 - Story (with minor spoilers)
40:23 - The Invincible Franchise Success
51:34 - Back to the Comic
55:30 - Battle Beast vs Conquest
1:01:16 - Comment Corner
1:02:39 - Daredevil's New Fetish

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Wrestle Heist- Ocean's Eleven Meets Pro Wrestling

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-4 of the 2026 Image Comics limited series, Wrestle Heist. Written by Kyle Starks, colours by Vlad Popov, and design by Dylan Todd.

They also discuss the Vince McMahon scandal, the incredible lies of Hulk Hogan, and the history of Women's Wrestling in North America.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Comic Talk Starts with Credits
05:09 - General Thoughts
09:04 - Starting with the Arting
13:21 - Story with Minor Spoilers
41:11 - Issue 4 Spoilers
58:18 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Thoughts
1:03:43 - Comment Corner

DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man- The Man Of Steel Meets The Man Of....Webs

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2026 DC / Marvel crossover comic, Superman/Spider-Man.

They also discuss the other crossover stories in the comic, the rivalry between Marvel and DC, and the alleged dark side of Toby Maguire.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:29 - General Thoughts
05:52 - Starting with the Arting
08:06 - Marvel vs DC
16:20 - Superman/Spider-Man
17:18 - Jamie's Meta Play
20:13 - Back to the Comic
28:05 - Lois Lane/Mary Jane
37:25 - Superboy Prime/ The Amazing Spider-Man
39:48 - Superboy/Spider-Man 2099
43:25 - Jimmy Olsen/Carnage
51:06 - Toby Maguire Tangent
56:12 - Back to the Comic
58:59 - Jonathan Kent/Ben Parker
1:05:09 - Daily Planet/Daily Bugle
1:06:33 - Power Girl/Punisher
1:10:40 - Comics We Want To Buy
1:20:22 - Comment Corner

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Iron Man: Extremis- Is This The Best Iron Man Comic For New Fans?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2005 story arc, Extremis, from The Invincible Iron Man comic series. Written by Warren Ellis and art by Adi Granov.

They also review it as a potential entry point for Iron Man fans looking to get into comics, as well as discussing how it influenced the MCU Iron Man, and a separate bit about DC Compact Comics.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Comic Talk Starts
08:34 - Credits and General Thoughts
12:01 - Starting with the Arting
29:42 - Story with Spoilers
1:02:27 - Comment Corner
1:04:09 - DC Compact Comics

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Marvel: 1776- The Avengers Meets Hamilton (but without the music, or the actual guy)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 limited series, Marvel: 1776. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, with pencils by Sean Hill & Ron Lim, inks by Jay Leisten & Roberto Poggi, and colours by Alex Sinclair.

They also discuss what might have happened if England won the revolutionary war, the rules of time travel, Jamie's love of the musical Hamilton, Ryan's working class roots, and Spider-man's no-kill rule.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - General Thoughts
06:12 - Comic Credits
09:12 - Starting with the Arting
11:30 - Hamilton Tangent
13:44 - Back to the Arting
21:38 - Story with Some Spoilers
1:06:42 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil's Trigger- Comparing It To Garth Ennis' Original Comic

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In This Week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read not only the first issue of Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil's Trigger, but also issue 3 of the 2000 limited series The Punisher: Welcome Back Frank. The reason why is because they both have the scene where Punisher chains up Daredevil with a gun taped to his hand.

They also discuss which version of the scene is better, Punisher fans who fundamentally misunderstand the character, and how the Daredevil TV shows have connected to the MCU.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro and Comic Talk Starts
43:05 - Daredevil/Punisher and the MCU
50:57 - Netflix/Bridgerton Tangent
54:50 - What Even Is This Podcast Anymore?
58:34 - Jamie's 50 Shades Story
1:01:55 - Comment Corner
1:05:52 - Belated Marvchel Celebration

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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Hawkeye: My Life As A Weapon- One Of The Best Marvel Comics Ever?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jame read the 2012 comic series, Hawkeye: My Life As A Weapon. Written by Matt Fraction, art by David Aja, colour by Matt Hollingsworth, and letters by Chris Eliopoulos.

They also discuss the history of lesser known superhero characters getting critically acclaimed stories, how this story changed the perception of the Hawkeye character, it's MCU TV adaptation, and Rogers the musical.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - Comic Talk Starts with Credits
04:14 - General Thoughts
06:06 - Starting with the Arting
15:57 - Story (with minor spoilers for issues 1-11)
53:09 - End of Episode Ramblings

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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The Incredible Hulk 2023- A Marvel Monster Mash

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

For the first week of Marvchel, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 comic series (and kind of still ongoing in a sense), The Incredible Hulk. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, art by Nic Klein, and colour by Matthew Wilson.

They also discuss Hulk's role in the MCU, the recent shift of the character to horror themed stories, and the British Eldritch monster known as Mr Blobby.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Comic Talk Starts With General Thoughts
08:03 - Starting With The Arting
10:42 - Disney Plus And The MCU
22:20 - Story (somewhat)
35:43 - Mr Blobby Tangent
38:40 - Back To The Comic
43:20 - What We Were Going To Cover This Week
46:18 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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DC K.O: Knightfight- What If All Robins Became Batman?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, and the last week of DCebruary, Ryan makes Jamie read the DC K.O limited series tie in, Knightfight. Written by Joshua Williamson and art by Dan Mora.

They also discuss how Red Hood is under utilized by DC, and they check back in on how the DC K.O event is going with issue 4 (bad).

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:57 - Comic Talk Starts
13:03 - Starting With The Arting
17:44 - How Red Hood Is under Utilized By DC
25:51 - Story (with minor spoilers)
36:28 - Spoilers
47:04 - DC K.O Check In
55:30 - Next Month's Theme

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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DC K.O: Boss Battle- Superman Vs Homelander: Who Wins!? (nobody)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2026 one shot, DC K.O: Boss Battle, in which the stars of DC face off against "champions" of other intellectual properties including Annabelle, Homelander, Sub-Zero, and others less SEO friendly.

They also discuss how and why the Joker is prominently featured in the DC K.O. event.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Comic Talk Starts & General Thoughts
10:53 - Story with Spoilers
27:54 - The Joker Problem
42:49 - Summary
51:22 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum- By The Acclaimed Creators Of Ice Cream Man

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 comic book series, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum. Written by W. Maxwell Prince, art by Martín Morazzo, and colours by Chris O’Halloran.

They also discuss the unique art style of this comic to and whether or not it suits the superhero genre, it's references to DC Silver Age comics, And Ryan talks about why everyone should watch Marvel's Wonder Man.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - General Thoughts
05:22 - Starting with the Arting
13:43 - Story (with minor spoilers)
31:21 - Full Spoilers
55:12 - Wonder Man
1:03:21 - End of Episode Shenanigans

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Batman 2025- The Beginning Of Matt Fraction's Take On The Dark Knight

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-5 of the currently ongoing comic series, Batman. Written by Matt Fraction and art by Jorge Jiménez.

They also discuss their rankings of Robins, and Tom King's recent insights into how D.C. editorial affected his own Batman run, and how this relates to superhero comics as a whole.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:36 - Comic Talk Starts
04:40 - General Thoughts
10:38 - Ranking the Robins
14:29 - Starting with the Arting
21:37 - Story (with some spoilers)
45:09 - Tom King & D.C. Editorial
55:23 - Comments Corner (and end of episode shenanigans)

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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Assorted Crisis Events- Image Comics' Time Bending, World Ending Anthology Series

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-7 of the currently ongoing, Image Comics' anthology series, Assorted Crisis Events. Written by Deniz Camp, art by Eric Zawadzki, colours by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

They also discuss the dystopian future genre, how time goes quicker as you get older, existential crises, and the immigration debate. (there are also fun moments)

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Comic Talk Starts
06:51 - General Thoughts
13:17 - Dystopian Fiction Tangent
17:05 - Back To The Comic
18:45 - Starting with the Arting
29:43 - Issues 1-7 (but not 3 yet)
34:34 - Jamie's History With The Meat Industry
38:24 - Back To The Comic (again)
52:32 - Issue 3 Deep Dive
1:12:53 - Summary
1:14:41 - End Episode Ramblings

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The Dark Knight Returns part 2- The Epic Fight Between Batman and Superman

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the second half of the critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns. Written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley.

They also discuss Miller's continuing themes of authoritarianism, is this Superman badly written?, and does this title deserve to be considered one of the greatest graphic novels of all time?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Starting with the Arting
08:54 - Story (With Some Spoilers)
12:55 - Themes of Authoritarianism
21:17 - The Joker
26:20 - Superman
35:28 - More Joker
39:20 - The Big Fight
55:58 - Maus (another great graphic novel)

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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The Dark Knight Returns part 1- Frank Miller's Era Defining Batman Story

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first half of the critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns. Written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley.

They also discuss whether this truly is the pinnacle of Miller's art work style and how it would it would continue after this, the comic's influence on Batman and the comic medium itself, and how Miller explores the themes of hero worship and authoritarianism.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
04:08 - Comic Talk Starts
07:56 - Starting with the Arting
22:10 - The General Premise of the Comic
44:06 - Full Story (with spoilers for the first two issues)

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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The Best of The Comic Literate Podcast 2025

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie reminisce on their favorite moments from the podcast over 2025. From superhero shenanigans to the boys trying not to get political, and more.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro (s)
04:05 - Superhero Shenanigans
43:33 - Comic Book Creators
54:06 - Getting Political
1:04:43 - Jamie's Girlfriends
1:08:35 - And All The Rest

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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The Best Comics Of 2025 (that we read)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie go over the comics that were released in 2025 (that they read) to determine which were the best of the year.

Categories include best comic book movie, horror, non-superhero, DC, Marvel, story, art, and best overall.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:07 - Awards Start
04:33 - Best Comic Book Movie
10:19 - VPN Sponsorships and NFTs
13:57 - Best Horror Comic
24:51 - Best Non-Superhero Comic
38:39 - Best DC Comic
52:04 - Best Marvel Comic
1:01:35 - Best Titles We Missed This Year
1:08:23 - Best Comic Story
1:14:28 - Best Comic Art
1:18:33 - Worst Comic
1:23:35 - Mid-est Comic
1:25:32 - Best Comic Overall
1:34:50 - Our Spotify Wrapped

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

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Hellboy: A Christmas Underground & Four Gathered On Christmas Eve

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1997 issue, Hellboy: A Christmas Underground, by Mike Mignola. As well as the 2022 anthology comic, Four Gathered On Christmas Eve, by Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Becky Cloonan, and James Harren.

They also go on tangents about the tropes of Victorian ghost stories, Jamie's ancestry, cucking (for some reason), and a quick dip into the topic of [REDACTED].

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:20 - Comic Talk Starts
07:02 - Hellboy: A Christmas Underground
21:40 - Four Gathered On Christmas Eve
35:44 - [REDACTED]
46:32 - Back to the Comic
48:08 - Jamie's Ancestry (and cucking)
51:37 - Back to the Comic again
54:19 - The Tropes of Victorian Ghost Stories
1:07:18 - Back to the Comic again (last time)
1:09:34 - The Ending

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

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Daredevil: Roulette- The Best Single Issue Comic Ever?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1982's Daredevil issue 191. Written and penciled by Frank Miller with ink by Terry Austin.

They also discuss the themes of hero worship, gun violence, revenge, and Ryan's theory of story.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Comic Talk Starts
03:32 - Story Premise
05:12 - Starting with the Arting
14:20 - Full Story
39:14 - Ryan's Theory

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

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Marvel vs DC- Which Copycat Characters Can Stay?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie decide, using completely arbitrary criteria, which Marvel/DC copycat characters can stay, and which ones get Thanos snapped. Choosing between The Flash and Quicksilver, Hawkeye and Green Arrow, Aquaman and Namor, and Swamp Thing and Man-Thing.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:17 - The Flash and Quicksilver
12:09 - Hawkeye and Green Arrow
22:11 - Aquaman and Namor
31:30 - Swamp Thing and Man-Thing
42:27 - Quickfire Round

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

The Weirdest Superman Stories Part 2!- Superman's Evil Twin And Burning Batman As A Witch

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some more of the weirdest Superman comics from the 60's. Which includes Superman issue 137's story of Superman's evil twin (not Bizarro) and World's Finest issue 186's story of Superman trying to burn Batman at the stake for being a witch.

They also explain why this episode was recorded months in advance.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Superman's Evil Twin
14:20 - Tangent about Celebrities
23:00 - Back to the Comic
24:57 - Burning Batman As A Witch
38:58 - Podcast Admin

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

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Robin: Year One- Dick Grayson's First Year As Batman's Sidekick

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan spoils Jamie for his last pre paternity leave episode with the 2001 limited series, Robin: Year One. Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty, with penciling by Javier Pulido & Marcos Martin, inking by Robert Campanella, colours by Lee Loughridge, and lettering by Sean Konot.

They also discuss Jamie's obsession with Dick Grayson, a brief history of all of the main Robins, and a weird tangent about drugs and pregnancy.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Comic Talk Starts
07:34 - General Thoughts & Jamie's Obsession
10:49 - Starting With The Arting
26:47 - Story with Spoilers
46:21 - Drugs and Pregnancy
50:37 - The Other Robins
56:00 - Back to the Comic

Captain America 2025- Recently Defrosted And Already Facing Doctor Doom

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first 4 issues of the currently ongoing series, Captain America. Written by Chip Zdarsky, with art by Valerio Schiti, and colours by Frank Martin.

They also discuss the ever changing timeline of Cap's unfreezing, how does Doctor Doom really feel about him, and Chip Zdarsky's upcomming Marvel Comics event "Armageddon".

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:17 - Comic Talk Starts
04:12 - Starting with the Arting
08:51 - Story (with minor spoilers)
28:20 - Full Spoilers
48:39 - Zdarsky's Armageddon
51:47 - Podcast Admin

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Absolute Batman Annual 1- Batman Beats Up White Supremacists

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first Absolute Batman Annual. Written and art by Daniel Warren Johnson.

They also attempt to discuss the comic without getting too political. As well as discussing what an Annual is, how violent Absolute Batman is compared to Earth 1 Batman, and catching up with the main Absolute Batman series.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:17 - Comic Talk Starts with What Is An Annual?
05:50 - Getting A Little Political
07:01 - Starting with the Arting
18:26 - Story
40:51 - Catching Up with Absolute Batman
50:05 - End of Episode Ramblings

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

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Secret Link- https://youtu.be/TCzXtGBsU90

DC K.O. #1- Predicting The Justice League Fighting Tournament Winner

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, not only does Ryan make Jamie read DC K.O. #1, but they also go over the entire tournament brackets to predict, with 100% accuracy, who will win and go on to face Darkseid.

They also discuss DC and Marvel's universe spanning events, the story of DC K.O., and some of the potential upcoming surprises with the Absolute Universe.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - What Is DC K.O.?
09:13 - The Story of DC K.O.
20:15 - Predictions

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

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For the algorithm
Superman, Batman, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman.
Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman.

The Lucky Devils- Image Comics' Spiritual Sequel To Eight Billion Genies

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first five issues of the 2025 limited series, The Lucky Devils. Written by Charles Soule and art by Ryan Browne.

They also discuss it's thematic connections to a previous work by the same creators, Eight Billion Genies, using hell and devils as an allegory for corporate culture, and critiquing the nine circles of hell (suck it Dante)

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Comic Talk Starts
03:39 - Starting with the Arting
09:18 - Story (of the first five issues)
50:47 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man - What If A Bad Man Was Also Invisible?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie reads the first 2 issues of the 2025 limited series, Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man. Written by James Tynion IV and art by DANI.

They also discuss the original 1933 Universal movie, how movies evolved in the 1930's, why the British love self deprecating humour, and Jamie's vigilante justice for parking crime.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:16 - Comic Talk Starts
04:38 - Starting with the Arting
16:37 - 1933 Movie and How The Comic References It
24:52 - Comic Story
38:25 - British Self Deprecating Humour
41:37 - Back to the Comic
45:57 - Other Invisible Films
48:18 - Jamie's Parking Story
55:08 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite Of Spring - Dexter For Furries Sequel

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:54:37 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 limited series sequel , Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite Of Spring. Written and illustrated by Patrick Horvath.

They also discuss the serial killer genre of fiction, specifically the influences of American Psycho and Dexter, and how globalization slowly killed rural population areas.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Initial Thoughts
06:03 - Comic Credits and Starting with the Arting
10:21 - Story (with limited spoilers)
27:37 - The Serial Killer Genre of Fiction
30:23 - Back to the Comic
32:26 - American Psycho & Dexter
37:52 - Story Spoilers for First 3 Issues
1:01:35 - Comment Corner

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iAwnqupXqR0saHBwFYYmu?si=yblNVmLNQeq2rFHw_J-5Pw - Beneath The Trees first episode
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg
Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884
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Exquisite Corpses- It's Fortnite Meets Squid Game, But With Serial Killers

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing Image series, Exquisite Corpses. Created by James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh with colours by Jordie Bellaire.

They also discuss the the different players/killers of the story, the probable influences of the comic like Hunger Games and Battle Royal, and a somewhat dark discussion about the glorification of real life serial killers.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Comic Talk Starts and Credits
15:04 - What Is The Story?
16:38 - Probable Influences
21:37 - Starting with the Arting
24:58 - Back to the Story
32:58 - Meeting the Players/Killers
1:10:29 - The Glorification of Real Life Serial Killers.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Marvel Zombies- A Very Infectious Comic

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2005 limited series, Marvel Zombies (and the prequel Dead Days). Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, and colour by June Chung.

They also discuss how weird it is to read "Colonel America" in a comic, the rise and fall of Hank Pym as Ant-Man, and how this particular zombie infection works.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Comic Talk Starts
05:05 - Colonel America
08:01 - Back to the Comic and Credits
12:22 - Starting with the Arting
21:32 - Story with Spoilers
32:06 - Hank Pym
41:55 - Back to the Story
56:33 - DCeased
1:00:19 - Last Ramblings

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Deadpool/Batman- The First Marvel/DC Crossover In Decades!

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 Marvel/DC crossover, Deadpool/Batman #1. Written by Zeb Wells, art by Greg Capullo, and ink by Tim Townsend.

They also look at the other crossovers including Captain America and Wonder Woman, Krypto the dog and Jeff the Shark, Daredevil and Green Arrow, and more.

They also discuss the time Green Lantern went crazy and killed a bunch of people, Jeff the Shark's origins, and how bad is Frank Miller's art now?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:41 - Deadpool/Batman
24:16 - Captain America/Wonder Woman
31:58 - Krypto the Dog/Jeff the Shark
35:24 - Daredevil/Green Arrow
39:38 - Rocket Racoon/Green Lantern
44:49 - Old Man Logan/Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
47:38 - Logo (We'll explain who this is)

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Supergirl 2025- Supergirl Fights Supergirl?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 ongoing series, Supergirl. Written and drawn by Sophie Campbell with colour by Tamra Bonvillain.

They also discuss (at length) who this comic might be written for? As well as tangents about music biopics and animated characters that awoke something in today's millennials.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Comic Credits and Broad Thoughts
06:40 - Starting with the Arting
08:13 - Story/Who Was This Written For?
25:51 - Music Biopics Tangent
30:35 - Back to the Comic
38:27 - Animated Characters That Awoke Something In You
43:02 - Back to the Comic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Daredevil:Cold Day In Hell- Old Man Matt Murdock

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 Marvel limited series, Daredevil:Cold Day In Hell. Written by Charles Soule and art by Steve Mcniven,

They also go on tangents about whether this is the Old Man Logan universe or not, Daredevil's Catholicism, and the bad Daredevil film from 2003.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Comic Talk Starts and Credits
04:35 - Starting with the Arting
15:48 - What Universe Is This?
21:31 - Story (Non Spoiler)
34:53 - Spoilers
1:07:20 - Watch Talk!

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Absolute Batman Part 2- Meeting Joker, Mr Freeze, and Bane (and Killer Croc)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jame read issues 6-10 of the currently ongoing series, Absolute Batman. Written by Scott Snyder, art by Nick Dragotta, and colour by Frank Martin.

Though they are mainly looking at the introductions of the the DC Absolute Universe's versions of the Joker (who doesn't laugh), Mr Freeze (who is kind of frozen), and Bane (who is big).

They also go on tangents about whether the Joker is an overused villain or not, paper money, video games, and what's in Absolute Batman's Utility Belt?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
06:20 - Comic Talk Starting with the Arting
13:41 - Absolute Joker
21:59 - Absolute Mr Freeze
34:21 - Absolute Bane
37:24 - Paper Money & Wood Carving tangents
41:47 - Back to Bane
48:09 - Video Games tangents
51:26 - Back to Bane
55:14 - Absolute Killer Croc
58:50 - What's in Absolute Batman's Utility Belt?
1:00:37 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double-Feature (Needs More Eagly)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the limited series, Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double-Feature. Written by Tim Seeley and Rex Ogle with art by Mitch Gerads, Matteo Lolli, and John Kalisz.

They also talk about the history of Peacemaker, Vigilante as a representation of autism, and the Valiant/Bloodshot comic controversy.

Timecodes
Intro - 00:00
03:11 - Comic Credits
04:49 - Who is Peacemaker?
11:04 - Starting with the Arting
17:29 - Story with Spoilers
53:55 - The Valiant/Bloodshot Comic Controversy.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Absolute Martian Manhunter- The Psychedelic Side of this DC Comics Universe

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-5 of the currently ongoing series Absolute Martian Manhunter. Written by Deniz Camp, and art by Javier Rodriguez.

They also go on wild tangents about the original Martian Manhunter, eccentric English Professors, global economic terms, and tipping culture in America.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Comic Talk Starts & Credits
05:41 - Starting with the Arting
14:39 - Jamie Tells Us The Plot
19:50 - Original Martian Manhunter
25:10 - Comic Story
26:51 - Jamie's English Professors
30:39 - Back to the Comic
1:03:10 - Big Tangents About Global Economic Terms and Stephen Hawking
1:10:44 - Fan Mail

Ultimate Spider Man (Part 3!)- Introducing Ultimate Mysterio, Sandman, and Venom!

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 13-19 of the ongoing series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina.

They also discuss the Ultimate Universe versions of Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and Venom, as well as the future of this title and the whole Marvel Ultimate Universe comics, and Ryan tells Jamie a bit about one of the most controversial comic books of all time (for some reason).

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:58 - Comic Talk Starts (with spoilers)
40:47 - Future of the Ultimate Universe
44:28 - Comment Corner
45:26 - A Very Controversial Comic (Crossed)

First Ultimate Spider-Man Episode- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TAyLurMa7V4VDiGmhAhrB?si=942adcdf90304478

Second Part of Ultimate Spider-Man- https://open.spotify.com/episode/09Ly6D30dVOpFjkZC5BEa2?si=d337c17c689747b8

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review- Is The MCU Back? (Again)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan made Jame watch 2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps so we're reviewing a comic book film instead of a comic this week.

They also discuss the possible new directions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what the post credits scene means, the real meaning of the word fantastic, and which Avengers do they want the Fantastic Four to meet?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Review Starts (Non-spoiler)
38:17 - Minor Spoilers From Here On
1:06:57 - Full Spoilers
1:23:43 - Fantastic Four Meeting The Avengers

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Fantastic Four: The Trial of Reed Richards- And The Birth of Galactus!

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Fantastic Four issue 262, "The Trial of Reed Richards". Written and art by John Byrne with colours by Glynis Wein.

They also discuss the legal system of the Marvel Intergalactic Universe, does The Watcher ever actually just watch, and how did Galactus produce a daughter?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:00 - Comic Talk Starts
07:22 - Comic Credits
08:11 - Starting with the Arting
20:09 - Tangent About the 60's and 80's
23:23 - Jamie Tells Us The Story and Getting Into The Plot
01:01:19 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

The Weirdest Superman Stories- Rainbow Finger Beams, Boxing Ali, And Almost Making A Sex Tape

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some of the weirdest Superman Stories from the 60's and 70's.

They also talk about the power creep problem with Superman, some of the history of Muhammad Ali, the new James Gunn Superman film, and whether or not Superman did blackface.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Superman's New Power
15:22 - Superman vs. Muhammad Ali
28:07 - Was Superman Doing Blackface?
33:07 - Back to the Comic
36:17 - Superman Almost Makes A Sex Tape
46:00 - James Gunn's Superman

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Superman: Up In The Sky- Tom King's Take On The Man Of Steel

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2020 comic series, Superman: Up In The Sky. Written by Tom King with art by Andy Kubert.

They also go on tangents the origins of the comic from Walmart, Aquaman's "trident", British Prime Ministers fighting crime, and the confirmation of the age old question "Does Captain America cry during sex?"

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Comic Credits and General Thoughts
03:54 - Starting with the Arting
07:23 - Aquaman's "trident" and British Prime Ministers fighting crime
12:38 - Back to the Arting
15:06 - The Comic's Walmart Origins
19:05 - Story
52:59 - Jim Shooter's Memo
54:19 - Does Captain America Cry During Sex?

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Animal Pound- Comic Book Podcast Gets POLITICAL!?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 limited series, Animal Pound. Written by Tom King, illustrated by Peter Gross, colour by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettering by Clayton Cowles.

They also go on big tangents about comparing this to the original Animal Farm by George Orwell, the political events that inspired this adaptation, and a lot of ramblings about British and American politics in general.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:32 - Comic Talk Starts
06:13 - Comic Credits
07:08 - The Themes of Animal Farm and Animal Pound
10:31 - A Bit on the Art
12:12 - Story and More Themes
21:08 - Brief Rundown of the Actual Plot
22:42 - General Story Talk and its References
57:17 - Spoilers for Comic
1:15:19 - In Summary
1:18:32 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Batman/Elmer Fudd- The Titans Of DC Comics And Looney Tunes Finally Meet

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2017 two part special, Batman/Elmer Fudd, Written by Tom King and art by Lee Weeks and Byron Vaughns.

They also discuss the DC/Looney Tunes crossover, whether speech impediments exist in internal thoughts, the complex moral alignments of the Looney Tunes characters, and Jamie's geese story.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Comic Credits
03:58 - The DC/Looney Tunes Crossover
05:17 - Basically Starting With The Arting
17:04 - Story (No Spoilers)
35:38 - Spoilers
48:01 - Summary and Tom King's Previous Career
50:42 - Corrections and Marvel's Ultimate Universe Update
54:39 - Jamie's Geese Story

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Fantastic Four- Examining Jonathan Hickman's ICONIC run

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 583-587 of 2010's Fantastic Four series. Written by Jonathan Hickman, pencils by Steve Epting, and colours by Paul Mounts.

They also go on tangents about why Doctor Doom is has always been such a multi-dimensional character, is Namor just a big ol' simp, how Robert Downey Jr will portray Doom in the MCU, and should Politicians carry swords again?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:29 - Comic Credits
03:56 - Overall Thoughts
10:35 - Starting with the Arting
20:21 - Story with Minor Spoilers
44:30 - Main Spoiler of this Arch
59:12 - To Summarize
1:02:08 - Theorizing RDJ's Doom

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

FF 60's episode- https://youtu.be/aCEfv1QFDfs

Ultimate X-Men 2024- The Wolverine Character Finally Revealed

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie continue reading the currently ongoing series, Ultimate X-Men. Written and art by Peach Momoko.

They also go on tangents about general Wolverine stuff, what happened in the Shadow Realm, and the effects that the success of Manga have had on the western comic book industry.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:53 - Comic Credits
04:36 - Mostly Talking About The Art
13:35 - Which Wolverine Is It? (Spoilers and general Wolverine talk)
23:53 - Back to the Art (kind of)
25:25 - What happened in the Shadow Realm? (General Story Spoilers From Here On)
39:53 - TW: Talking about the suicide aspects of the story
50:34 - To Summarize
51:46 - Manga's effect on Western Comics
59:00 - Two Millennials Rant About Smart Phones

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

The Ultimates 2024- Meeting This Universe's Luke Cage, Nick Fury and Red Skull

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie continue to read the currently ongoing series, The Ultimates, as well as the One Year In one-shot. Written by Deniz Camp, art by Juan Frigeri, and guest art by Chris Allen and Jonas Scharf.

The also go on tangents about the 616 and Netflix versions of Luke Cage, the lesser known Human Torch, the references to original Norse Mythology made by issue 11, and a recital of Chip Zdarsky's James Gunn/Kevin Feige fan fic.

Unfortunately, there was a technical issue with one of the microphones from 1:01:24 onward so.....sorry about that.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:30 - Comic Credits
04:06 - One Year In
22:09 - Issue 9 - Luke Cage
34:54 - Issue 10 - Red Skull
49:09 - Issue 11 - Thor
1:01:24 - Technical Issue
1:02:27 - Issue 12
1:12:14 - Zdarsky Fan Fic

https://youtu.be/_0gXtxkjKj4?si=46DpQIgyZuLx0imj - Ultimate Invasion episode

https://youtu.be/Wuj4DPqUErA?si=19olK1rtAOfZXtR- - The Ultimates issues 1-6

https://youtu.be/rtqTwxHsJOw?si=KUUCC3ehb_I2UzcR - The Ultimates issues 7-8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcJ-qendYk - The treasures of the gods - Myths for Sad Grownups

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Absolute Superman- Absolutely Sucks

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan tried to make Jamie read issues 1-7 of the currently ongoing series, Absolute Superman. Did he succeed? Listen to find out.

They also discuss the many problems with the execution of this comic, is Absolute Superman secretly anti-vax propaganda?, the Joker-fied Brainiac, and the upcoming Marvel/DC crossover with Batman and Deadpool.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Comic Credits
02:37 - Did Jamie Read the Comic?
03:48 - Starting with the Arting
06:04 - Story with Spoilers
48:55 - Is Absolute Superman anti-vax?
52:53 - Back to the Story
59:59 - Comment Corner
1:02:14 - Marvel/DC Crossover

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Eisner Awards 2025: Best Single Issue Nominees- Ice Cream Man, PeePee PooPoo, and Abortion Pill Zine

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some of the 2025 Eisner Award nominees for Best Single Issue/One-Shot. These include Ice Cream Man issue 39, PeePee PooPoo issue 1 (or is it?), and Abortion Pill Zine: A Community Guide to Misoprostol and Mifepristone.

The also go on tangents about who might win this category and why, the history of punk zines and music, and a mostly sensitive discussion about reproductive health in the US & UK (had between two dudes)

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
04:03 - Ice Cream Man
21:11 - PeePee PooPoo
32:32 - Punk Zines & Music Tangent
37:05 - Back to the Comic
39:11 - Tangent About the Whole Category
41:42 - Abortion Pill Zine
1:01:42 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Ultimate Wolverine- Winter Soldier meets Weapon X

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing series, Ultimate Wolverine issues 1-5. Written by Chris Condon and art by Alessandro Cappuccio.

They also go on big tangents about how the MCU will make Magneto's origin fit their universe, fantasy casting the MCU's X-Men, and the latest series of Black Mirror for some reason.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:44 - Comic Talk Starts
06:03 - Starting with the Arting
23:18 - Story with spoilers for issues 1-5
25:19 - Big Magneto/X-men tangent
37:29 - Back to the Comic
1:13:49 - Black Mirror Tangent
1:20:28 - Back to the Comic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Redcoat- The Revolutionary Immortal of Geoff Johns' "Unnamed Universe"

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read a non-superhero comic to keep him sane. That comic being issues 1-7 of the currently ongoing series, Redcoat. Created by Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch, inked by Bryan Hitch & Andrew Currie, and colurs by Brad Anderson.

They also go on tangents about the wider "Unnamed" comic universe from Ghost Machine, the pros and cons of immortality, the trend of fictionalized historical events, and whistling (for some reason).

Plus, a mini Thunderbolts* review.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Ghost Machine/Unnamed Universe
07:28 - Comic Credits and Overall Thoughts
10:25 - Starting with the Arting
14:19 - Whistling Tangent
17:06 - Back to the Arting
25:01 - Story with Minimal Spoilers
42:54 - Full Spoilers
49:03 - Apples Tangent
51:55 - Back to the Spoilers
1:02:50 - Quick Thunderbolts* review

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Sentry- The Strongest Avenger That No One Remembers

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2000 limited series, Sentry. Written by Paul Jenkins and art by Jae Lee.

They also go on tangents about marvel characters inspired by Superman, the big twist of the Sentry story, and who exactly are The Thunderbolts?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:09 - Comic Talk Starts with Comic Credits
09:17 - Starting with the Arting
13:38 - Story
40:09 - Vision tangent
44:50 - Back to the Comic
46:31 - The Big Sentry Twist (from 25 years ago)
53:35 - Who Are The Thunderbolts?
1:00:06 - Comparing the Sentry twist to a film with a similar twist

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Superman vs The Elite- The BEST Superman Story?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Action Comics issue #775, What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way? Written by Joe Kelly, penciled by Doug Mahnke and Lee Bermejo, and inked by Tom Nguyen, Dexter Vines, Jim Royal, Jose Marzan, Wade Von Grawbadger and Wayne Faucher.

They also go on tangents about how The Authority influenced this story, the real life inspirations behind Manchester Black, and how to tell a ideological debate in superhero comics.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:57 - Comic Talk Starts with Comic Credits
04:25 - The Backstory of the Issue
09:58 - Starting with the Arting
21:01 - Story with Spoilers

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Superman: What Ever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?- Alan Moore's Good Bye to the Silver Age Hero

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 1986's Superman: What Ever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Written by Alan Moore and art by Curt Swan and George Pérez.

They also discuss Moore's interesting relationship with Superman, the homage of the comic to the 60's/70's, and why DC needed a universal reboot with Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Comic Talk Starts with credits
10:05 - Broad Thoughts
12:15 - Starting with the Arting
15:10 - Why DC needed Crisis on Infinite Earths
20:19 - Story
1:03:33 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Daredevil: The Man Without Fear- Frank Miller's Exploration Of Matt Murdock's Origins

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1993 limited series, Daredevil: Man Without Fear. Written by Frank Miller and art by John Romita Jr.

They also debate whether the art is great or terrible, the surprising lack of Catholicism in this interpretation, and what if Daredevil had a dog sidekick?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:38 - Comic Talk Starts with Comic Credits
04:48 - Starting with the Arting
29:13 - Story with Spoilers
01:04:18 - Historical Corrections for Last Week's Episode

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Secret Link- https://youtu.be/DmD8EpqZfvw

Absolute Wonder Woman- The Heroine From Hell

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-5 of the ongoing series, Absolute Wonder Woman. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Hayden Sherman, and colour by Jordie Bellaire.

They also discuss the Greek mythology of the comic, comparing the magic of this title to Harry Potter (for some reason), and the wild and true story of Wonder Woman's creator.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Comic Credits
02:41 - Starting with the Arting
11:59 - Story with Spoilers
43:57 - The Story of Wonder Woman's creator

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Batman: The Dying City- And The PROBLEMS With Modern Superhero Comics

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read part of the currently ongoing comic series, Batman: The Dying City. Written by Chip Zdarsky and art by Jorge Jiménez.

They also use this comic as an example of the problems with modern superhero comics, how the medium can restrict creativity, and why so many great writers seem to do their worst work on Batman.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Comic Credits
02:53 - Broad Thoughts
10:59 - Starting with the Arting
14:56 - General Story Talk
25:54 - The Problems with Modern Superhero Comics
36:29 - Story with Spoilers
50:04 - Back to Modern Superhero Comics
58:52 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Fantastic Four: The Galactus Trilogy- The First Appearance of Galactus and The Silver Surfer

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 48-50 of the original comic series, The Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee and art by Jack Kirby.

They also discuss how 60's comics looked different to how we see them now, how The Fantastic Four broke the comic book conventions of the time, and why The Thing has eyebrows.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Comic Credits
05:16 - Starting with the Arting
22:18 - Story with spoilers from 60 years ago
01:09:38 - How The Fantastic Four broke the comic book conventions of the time

The Nice House By The Sea- The Sequel To The Award Winning "A Nice House On The Lake"

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the limited series sequel to "A Nice House On The Lake", 2024's The Nice House By The Sea. Written by James Tynion IV, art by Álvaro Martínez Bueno, and colours by Jordie Bellaire.

They also discuss why sequels are rarer in comic books, how sequels can sometimes be overshadowed by the original, and the representation of gay and trans characters in fiction

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Correction From Last Week
03:14 - Comic Talk Starts
04:45 - Comic Credits
06:18 - Overall Thoughts
14:13 - What's the Stories?
18:34 - Starting with the Arting
30:28 - Story with Spoilers
1:07:11 - Representation of gay and trans characters in fiction
1:12:18 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Daredevil: Born Again- The Definitive Daredevil Story Arc

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1986 comic story arc, Daredevil: Born Again. Written by Frank Miller and art by David Mazzucchelli.

They also talk about the standard of comic books in the 80's, how censorship impacted the way comic books told mature stories, and how Daredevil as a character was used to tell more grounded stories.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Comic Talk Starts
02:19 - Comic Credits
07:13 - Starting with the Arting
22:08 - General Daredevil Talk
25:56 - Story with Spoilers
37:09 - The 80's and Sting
40:23 - Back to the Comic
54:27 - Twin Peaks Tangent
57:18 - Back to the Comic
1:30:24 - Comment Corner
1:32:48 - Podcast Announcement

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

The Power Fantasy- Super Powered Individuals With The Destructive Capacity Of A Nuclear Arsenal

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing Image series, The Power Fantasy. Written by Kieron Gillen and art by Caspar Wijngaard.

They also discuss the real world history that inspired the comic, the current state of global politics, and comparing this comic to Alan Moore's Watchmen.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Broad Thoughts of the Comic
02:44 - Comic Credits
06:02 - Starting with the Arting
06:54 - What's The Plot? (and real life inspiration)
11:48 - Back to Arting
18:39 - General Comic Book Talk
25:14 - Art and Story
30:16 - All Story

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comics Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Absolute Batman- An Alternate Universe, Working Class Batman?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the issues 1-5 of the currently ongoing series, Absolute Batman. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Nick Dragotta.

They also discuss the differences to DC's mainline Batman, comparing this to Marvel's Ultimate Universe comics, and whether this Batman is absolutely cool or cringe?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:11 - Comic Talk Starts
07:41 - Broad Thoughts
08:17 - Comic Credits
08:50 - Starting with the Arting
14:39 - Story with Spoilers
30:48 - Jamie's Bit About Censored Swearing
36:16 - Back to the Comic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Captain America: The Winter Soldier- The Best Captain America Story?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2006 story arch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Written by Ed Brubaker and art by Steve Epting.

They also go over the history of the Bucky Barnes character, and how this comic has a huge influence on the modern day Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:26 - A Brief History of Cap and Bucky
12:50 - Comic Credits
14:27 - Starting with the Arting
19:26 - Story with Spoilers
1:09:22 - Comments Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Chew- Food Psychic Cannibal Detective Stops Illegal Chicken (seriously)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2009 comic book series, Chew. Written by John Layman and art by Rob Guillory.

They also go on tangents about the similarities to alcohol prohibition, which foods they think are the sexiest, and the combination of porridge and oat milk for some reason.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:34 - Comic Talk Starts
04:18 - Comic Credits
05:06 - Overall Thoughts
11:14 - Starting with the Arting
24:32 - Story of issues 1-5
1:04:07 - Porridge and Oat Milk Tangent
1:10:06 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Return To The Marvel Ultimate Universe!- Spider-Man, X-Men and The Ultimates

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie return to the Marvel Ultimate Universe. Going over Ultimate Spider-Man issues 6-12, Ultimate X-Men issues 7-11, and The Ultimates issues 7 & 8.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:34 - The Ultimate Universe
07:17 - The Ultimates issues 7 & 8
22:12 - Ultimate Spider-Man issues 6-12
46:50 - Ultimate X-Men issues 7-11
1:04:04 - To Surmise
1:06:54 - Fan Comments

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

All Star Superman- Debating The "Best" Superman Comic

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan regrets making Jamie read the 2005 limited series, All Star Superman. Written by Grant Morrison, art by Frank Quitely, and inked by Jamie Grant.

The also spend most of the episode debating the quality of the comic, as well as a couple of tangents about Grant Morrison's beliefs about magic and sigils.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Comic Credits
04:45 - Starting with the Arting
15:56 - Story with some spoilers
31:46 - Full Spoilers From Here
1:04:08 - Morrison Magic Tangent
1:12:41 - Back to the Comic
1:18:22 - Back to the Magic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Vagabond- An Epic Martial Arts Manga Based On A Real Swordsman

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, it's opposite day as Jamie makes Ryan read an ongoing (hopefully) and long running manga series, Vagabond. Written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue.

They also get in to the back story of the series, the real person from Japanese history that it's based on, the history of the Ronin, and whether this series will be finished before A Song of Ice and Fire?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Manga Credits and Backstory
05:49 - Broad Thoughts
10:50 - Jamie explains the history of Ronin
13:56 - Starting with the Arting
20:26 - Story with Spoilers
27:11 - George R. R. Martin tangent
33:12 - Back to the Manga
48:28 - Fan Request - Silver Surfer Black
57:17- Jamie's Beatles Tangent
59:45 - Back to Silver Surfer Black

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Best of The Comic Literate Podcast 2024

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It's the best bits of The Comic Literate Podcast 2024! Specifically from June to December for reasons that are explained in the intro (laziness). They've been loosely grouped into sections which are time coded below.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Bits about the Podcast
07:48 - Superhero Shenanigans
33:45 - Moore Moore Moore (the Alan Moore section)
57:07 - Monster Mash (Aliens, Witches, Gillman etc)
1:10:11 - A Bit of Bond
1:12:39 - Jamie's Bit about Censored Swearing
1:16:23 - Miscellaneous Bits
1:45:09 - Best Outros

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

The Best Comics Of 2024 (that we read)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie go over the comics that were released in 2024, that they read, to determine which were the best of the year.

Categories include Best Corporate Synergy, Best Horror Comic, Best Panel Layout, Best Art, Best Writing, and of course, Best Superhero and Non Superhero comics.

Timecodes
02:01 - Best of the Year talk starts
03:57 - Best Corporate Synergy
08:06 - Worst Jank Face
11:45 - Best Horror Comic
21:50 - Ryan's Dexter Tangent
23:01 - Best Christmas Comic
25:58 - Best Non-Superhero Comic
43:57 - Best Superhero Comic
49:44 - Best Single Issue (we accidentally picked one from 2023)
51:02 - Back to Best Superhero
1:03:23 - Best Panel Layout
1:09:24 - Best Comic Art
1:15:01 - Best Weather Art
1:17:06 - Back to Art
1:17:26 - Best Comic Writing
1:27:29 - Worst Comic
1:33:04 - Mid-est Comic
1:34:33 - Best Comic of 2024

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Saga- Our Favourite Comic Ever!- 100th Episode Special!

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate their 100th episode with the long running, comic book series, Saga. Written by Brian K. Vaughan and art by Fiona Staples.

They also thank their Spotify listeners, debate what they would ask Brian K. Vaughan if they ever met him, and discuss the near future of the podcast.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Thanking their Spotify listeners
03:17 - Comic Talk Starts
06:34 - Story Synopsis
10:29 - General Story (Non Spoiler)
33:09 - Full Spoilers from here
1:07:17 - Would they want to meet Brian K. Vaughan?
1:15:53 - Back to the Comic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Batman - Santa Claus: Silent Knight- BONUS CHRISTMAS DAY EPISODE

Ryan & Jamie — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this special Christmas Day Episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 limited series, Batman - Santa Claus: Silent Knight. Written by Jeff Parker, art by Michele Bandini and colour by Alex Sinclair.

They also go on tangents like Jamie's brief history of Santa Claus, Superman's Dad, Ryan trying to remember The Flash, and which AI superhero companions would they have?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:18 - Christmas Talk Starts
07:35 - Starting with the Arting
09:17 - Overall Story (Non Spoiler)
14:44 - Jamie's brief history of Santa Claus
16:15 - Back to the Comic
19:51 - Story (With Spoilers)
29:05 - Superman's Dad tangent
33:12 - Back to the Comic
51:02 - Ryan trying to remember The Flash
52:29 - Back to the Comic
56:56 - AI Superhero Companions
1:02:20 - Outro

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

The Deviant- A Christmas Story......About A Serial Killer

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023-2024 limited series, The Deviant. Written by James Tynion IV, art by Joshua Hixson, and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

They also discuss the themes of the comic relating to homophobia and the Aids Crisis, as well as tangents about human memory and therapy speak.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - Comic Talk Starts with Comic Credits
05:05 - Overall Thoughts (Non Spoiler)
05:39 - Trigger Warnings
11:13 - Jamie's Story Blurb
14:41 - Starting with the Arting
24:11 - Story (Non Spoiler)
34:16 - Story (With Spoilers)
51:09 - Tangents on Human Memory and Therapy Speak.
55:19 - Back to the Comic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt- Better Than The Kraven Film? (probably)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 1987's, Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mike Zeck, ink by Bob McLeod with colours by Ian Tetrault.

The also go over a brief history of the Black Suit Spider-Man, comic book censorship in the 70's and 80's, is Kraven the modern Dostoevsky?, and how attractive a hobby are comic books?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:54 - Comic Talk Starts
05:41 - Comic Credits
09:07 - Black Suit Spider-Man
13:18 - Starting with the Arting
26:19 - Story with Spoilers
49:55 - 57:23 - A Tangent on Comic Book Censorship
1:07:57 - How Attractive a Hobby are Comic Books?

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

DOOM 2024- Who Is Doctor Doom?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read DOOM 2024. Written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Sanford Greene with colours by Rachelle Rosenburg.

They also go over the history of the character and his place within the Marvel Universe.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:07 - The History of Doom
23:16 - Ryan Reynolds/Russo Brothers tangents
27:30 - Comic Talk Starts
28:04 - Comic Credits
30:03 - Art With Some Story Spoilers
40:46 - Full Story Spoilers

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

The Ultimates 2024- Continuing The Greatness Of The Marvel Ultimate Universe

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 ongoing series, The Ultimates. Written by Deniz Camp, art by Juan Frigeri, and colour art by Frederico Blee.

They also go over each issue individually, as well as tangents about whether this Steve Rogers wants to make America great again?, and Jamie comparing this title to Shakespeare.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:28 - Comic Talk Starts
04:40 - Comic Credits
06:13 - Overall Thoughts of the Series So Far (No Spoilers)
16:07 - Starting with the Arting (No Spoilers)
17:22 - Arting (With Spoilers)
25:50 - Issue 1
50:03 - Issue 2
56:08 - Issue 3
1:04:04 - Issue 4
1:08:29 - Issue 5
1:09:17 - Issue 6

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Houses of the Unholy- Titanic Satanic Panic (and possibly organic)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Houses of the Unholy. Created by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, with colours by Jacob Phillips.

They also go on tangents about the actual Satanic Panic that swept the United States in the 1980's, conspiracy theories, and the connection between fast food and the White House.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Comic Talk Starts
03:50 - Comic Credits
04:37 - Starting with the Arting
10:12 - Jacket Blurbs
15:06 - Jamie's Story Recap
24:54 - Actual Satanic Panic
28:10 - Fast Food and the White House
31:08 - Back to the Devil
36:06 - Story (No Spoilers)
46:08 - Story (With Spoilers)
1:07:16 - Content Consumption Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

DC's Absolute Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman- Introducing The New Trinity

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first issues of DC's Absolute Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman, to look at how this alternate universe is starting out.

They also go on tangents about comparing this to the current Marvel Ultimate universe, Superman's new class warfare themes, and what people name their WiFi routers.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:39 - DC's Absolute Universe
04:56 - Overall Thoughts Of These First Issues
18:53 - Absolute Batman
39:21 - Absolute Wonder Woman
53:13 - Absolute Superman
56:52 - Big Tangent About Class Systems in UK & US
1:05:12 - Back to Superman
1:15:25 - WiFi Router Names and Passwords

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Ultimate Black Panther- A Successful Re-imagining Of The King Of Wakanda?

Ryan & Jamie — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:35:21 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 ongoing series, Ultimate Black Panther. Written by Bryan Hill, art by Stefano Casselli, and colour by David Curiel.

They also go on tangents about Black Panther's history as a marvel character, if world leaders had to fist fight for their positions, how African hair styles influenced ancient history, and a surprising fan of the podcast.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:31 - Comic Talk Starts
06:55 - A Brief History of Black Panther
20:09 - Comic Credits
21:42 - Overall Thoughts on the Comic (Non spoiler)
27:22 - Starting with the Arting
32:24 - Comic Story (Still non spoiler)
34:24 - Beatles/Elvis Tangent
36:28 - Back to the Comic
41:25 - Spoilers From Here Onward
52:14 - The King/Top Gear Tangent
55:05 - Back to the Comic
59:38 - African Hair Styles and Ancient History Tangent
1:02:14 - Back to the Comic
1:22:09 - Surprising Fan of the Podcast
1:24:44 - Content Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Marvel's Ultimate Invasion- The Birth of The New Ultimate Universe

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 limited series, Ultimate Invasion. Written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by Bryan Hitch, inked by Andrew Currie, and colored by Alex Sinclair.

They also go on tangents about how this title could be considered fictional administration, physique creep in comic book movie actors, and Alan Moore's recent comments on toxic fandoms.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:26 - Broad Thoughts of the Comic
10:59 - Jamie compares Ultimate Invasion to J. R. R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion
11:56 - Back to the Comic
16:07 - Starting with the Arting
25:05 - Jamie Explains the Plot
29:39 - Overall Story with Spoilers
1:02:55 - Physique Creep Tangent
1:05:17- More Moore (Toxic Fandoms)
1:18:31- Comments Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives- Is the Aquaman of the Universal Monsters

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited series, Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! Written by Dan Watters & Ram V, art by Matthew Roberts, and colour by Dave Stewart.

They also go on tangents about the history of the Creature, why they haven't had as much of a cultural impact as the other Universal Monsters, film making in the black and white era, and reflecting on the podcast so far and where it's going.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:44 - Comic Credits
05:50 - Starting with the Arting
11:48 - Story Section False Start
12:11 - History of Gillman
22:58 - Comic Story with Spoilers
50:10 - Jamie explains the origin of "Blowing Smoke"
51:36 - Back to the Comic
55:50 - Content Consumption Corner
58:03 - Reflecting on the Podcast's so far and going forward
1:09:51 - DC's Absolute Comics Launch

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Universal Monsters: Dracula- Why Are Vampires Considered So Sexy? (not by us)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:54:07 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the Image limited series, Universal Monsters: Dracula. Written by James Tynion IV, art by Martin Simmonds and lettering by Rus Wooton.

They also go on tangents about comparing it to the original Bram Stoker novel, Dracula as a metaphor for old euroscepticism, why vampires are considered so sexy (again, not by us), and the complete failure of Universal's Dark Universe.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:45 - Comic Credits
07:04 - Brief History of Dracula
11:02 - Starting with the Arting
15:10 - Old Memory Storage and Game Consoles
17:15 - Back to the Art
18:20 - Differences Between the Book and the Film/Comic (Spoilers)
24:36 - Facial Hair Histories
26:06 - Back to the Comic
28:26 - Dracula as a Metaphor For Old Euroscepticism
32:49 - Back to the Story of the Comic
44:19 - 46:40 -Sexy Vampires (according to other people)
1:08:43 - Ryan Badly Explains the Dark Universe
1:21:29 - Favorite Vampire Based Media
1:26:13 - Outro

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Uzumaki- The Scariest Horror Manga We've Ever Covered (and the first)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie continue spooky season with the 1998 horror manga series, Uzumaki. Written and drawn by Junji Ito.

They also go on tangents about the Fibonacci sequence, Ito's Lovecraftian influences, why his protagonists faces are less detailed, and, of course, Joker 2 bombing at the box office.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
07:53 - Finally talking about the Manga
12:38 - Jamie explains the Fibonacci sequence
14:59 - Talking Art and Story for most of the episode
54:35 - Anime Adaptations
1:01:30 - Content Consumption Corner (basically favorite films)
1:16:29 - Joker 2 Bombing

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Batman: The Killing Joke- The Origin of the Joker (if it's actually canon)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Spooky Season kicks of with Ryan making Jamie read Batman: The Killing Joke (because homicidal clowns are kinda Halloween-ish). Written by Alan Moore, art by Brian Bolland and colours by John Higgins (or not, depending on the version).

They also go over the different colourings of the different versions of the comic, Alan Moore's original, unhinged script, and how this influenced modern superhero stories.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
04:18 - Moore's Original, Unhinged Script
11:27 - Comic Credits & Starting with the Arting
17:58 - Jamie Hasn't Seen Breaking Bad
20:40 - Back to the Arting
36:21 - Full Story with Spoilers
58:00 - Tangent on Joaquin Phoenix and Music Biopics
1:00:07 - Back to the Comic
1:10:04 - The Modern Retcon
1:11:45 - Content Consumption Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Hellboy: The Crooked Man- He's Half Demon, But He's Also A Fully Chilled Dude

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2008 limited series, Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Written by Mike Mignola and art by Richard Corben.

They also go on a few witch based tangents like how they are depicted in media, the role they played in the world war 2, why they are associated with cats, and just how Hellboy is such a chill dude.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
09:34 - Comic Credits and Hellboy History
11:05 - Starting with the Arting
18:15 - Hellboy's Origins
25:20 - Overall Story (No Spoilers)
40:17 - Jamie's story of witches during WW2
42:52 - Back to the Comic
55:57 - Full Spoilers
58:36 - Jamie explains why cats are witch related
1:00:14 - Back to the Comic
1:06:14 - Jamie's live reaction to The Crooked Man trailer
1:07:44 - Book Time Corner Land (Mainly Jamie talking about Pokemon games)

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

James Bond: 007 by Garth Ennis- An Even More Violent Bond?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited series, James Bond: 007. Written by Garth Ennis, art by Rapha Lobosco and colours by Jorge Sutil.

They also go on tangents about how this comic and the films compare to the original Bond novels, Operation Paperclip, and Jamie teaches us about the Cambridge 5 spy ring and Russian maps of the UK.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
12:05 - Comic Credits and overall impressions
27:18 - Starting with the Arting
33:34 - Jamie's Overall Plot Breakdown and the First Issue
37:51 - Jamie Teaches Us About the Cambridge 5 Spy Ring
40:15 - Back to the Comic
42:24 - Full Story with Spoilers
58:17 - Jamie Teaches Us About Russian maps of the UK
1:00:41 - Back to the Comic
1:21:23 - Gen Z Culture
1:24:23 - Reading Room Book Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Ultimate X-Men & Remembering John Cassaday

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-6 of the currently ongoing series, Ultimate X-Men. Written and art by Peach Momoko.

They also discuss the wider Marvel Ultimate Universe as well as why some comic readers do not like the work of Tom King (not Ryan, he's a big fan)

TW: Some discussion of suicide

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:20 - Comic Credits
06:01 - Starting with the Arting
16:52 - Ryan Badly explains the Ultimate Universe again
23:14 - Jamie's Overall Plot (Non-Spoiler)
27:23 - Trigger Warnings
30:53 - Main Story with Spoilers
54:39 - Next Couple of Episodes & Tom King
59:22 - Ryan and Jamie's Current Books

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

The Penguin by Tom King- And The Use of Censored Swearing in Comic Books

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read DC's 2023 limited series, The Penguin. Written by Tom King, art by Rafael de Latorre and colours by Marcelo Maiolo.

They also have a surprisingly measured discussion on the use of censored swearing in comic books.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:57 - Comic Credits
04:24 - Overall Thoughts- Non spoiler
15:20 - Starting with the Arting
17:20 - Censored Swearing in Comics
33:28 - The Unique Narration Style
36:35 - Story with Spoilers

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Watchmen Part 2- One Of The Best Endings in Comics & The Adaptations

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie continue reading issues 7-12 of the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins.

They also talk about the 2009 live action film, the recently released animated adaptation, the HBO TV show and it's comic book sequels.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
06:25 - Starting with the Arting
14:55 - Story with spoilers kind of starts from here
01:07:00 - That amazing ending
01:22:35 - The Adaptations and sequels
01:36:16 - Moore comic news
01:37:46 - Damon Lindelof tried to write to Alan Moore & Outro

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Watchmen part 1- How It Was Made and Why Moore Hates The Adaptations

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie re-read the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins.

They also go on tangents about why Alan Moore stopped writing comics, The Charlton Comics characters that inspired the story, the potential plot hole of the story, and if Rorschach was a neckbeard?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Credits and the creation of Watchmen
11:07 - Charlton Comics
23:00 - Moore's original transcript
29:46 - Comic talk starts with the Arting
48:12 - Story of issues 1-6

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Alien 2024- Does It Hold Up To The Films? (Specifically The Good Ones)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited comic book series, Alien. Written by Declan Shalvey, with art by Andrea Broccardo & Declan Shalvey, and colour by Ruth Redmond & Declan Shalvey.

They also go on tangents like Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise, when The Simpsons was good, how good Hamilton is, debating the best Star Wars films, and Jamie's love of 80's technology like Betamax and electric typewriters.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro

02:28 - Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise

12:08 - Comic credits

15:16 - Starting with the Arting

19:53 - 25:32 - Fox, The Simpsons and Hamilton

25:32 - Back to the comic

31:32 - Story with spoilers

1:00:20 - Debating the best Star Wars films

1:03:56 - Jamie's love of 80's technology

1:07:40 - Outro

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite- The Best Comic For Adapting To TV?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2007 limited series, The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite. Written by Gerard Way, art by Gabriel Bá, and colours by Dave Stewart.

They also go on tangents about comparing it to it's television adaptation, Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology, and their brief experiences with My Chemical Romance.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Comic Credits
05:59 - Starting with the Arting with spoilers
10:19 - Jamie explains the plot with more spoilers
42:11 - Comparing the comic to the TV show
56:56 - Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology
1:01:55 - Back to the comic/TV show
1:07:02 - MCR Talk
1:12:05 - Outro

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

John Constantine: Dead In America- Plus Eisner Awards 2024 and Robert Downey Jr. Casting

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 2024's John Constantine: Hellblazer: Dead In America. Written by Si Spurrier, art by Aaron Campbell and colour by Jordie Bellaire.

They also go over some of the Eisner Award 2024 winners from SDCC as well as an in depth discussion on the Robert Downey Jr. casting and future of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:33 - Comic talk starts with credits
05:01 - Ryan badly explains John Constantine
06:23 - 08:09 - Jamie's real time reaction to the Neil Gaiman accusations
08:09 - Constantine continued
11:45 - Starting with the Arting
13:52 - Jamie talks about the accents in the comic
16:23 - Story with spoilers
33:02 - John Constantine might really exist....
37:18 - Eisner Awards 2024
49:24 - Robert Downey Jr. casting

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Deadpool 2024- Plus Deadpool & Wolverine Review to end Merc with a Mouth Month!

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:26:14 +0100

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie cap off Merc with a Mouth Month with both a comic and film review. The comic is this year's Deadpool series, written by Cody Ziglar, art by Roge Antonio, and colours by Guru-eFX.

They also go on tangents on the meme rise of fame for Deadpool, how meta humour is like MSG, a game of "Name the Marvel Character",and of course a full spoiler review of Deadpool and Wolverine.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
04:49 - Credits
06:29 - Starting with the Arting
12:47 - Comic story with spoilers
45:03 - Jamie's little bits
51:23 - Name the Marvel Character game
1:13:28 - Deadpool & Wolverine full spoilers review

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Deadpool (2012)- The Best Deadpool Comic Series? (Featuring Wolverine and Captain America)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 15-19 of his favourite Deadpool comic run from 2012. Written by Gerry Duggan & Brian Posehn, art by Declan Shalvey, and colour by Jordie Bellaire.

They also go on brief tangents about Deadpool's sexual orientation, Jamie attempting to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins, how Hugh Jackman could fit into the future MCU, why superhero comics usually create fictional countries, comic accurate costumes in movies, and several tangents about North Korea which are definitely relevant.

00:00 - Intro
07:32 - Credits
10:27: Pool's sexual orientation
13:48 - Starting with the Arting
24:50 - Jamie attempts to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins
28:55 - Story with Spoilers
33:53 - Jamie attempts to explain the plot
1:11:54 - Ryan's little bits

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Cable and Deadpool- Continuing Merc with a Mouth Month to the 00s

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2004 comic series, Cable and Deadpool. Written by Fabian Nicieza and art by Mark Brooks and Patrick Zircher.

They also go on tangents like Jamie briefly explains Deadpool's origin, Ryan badly explains the history and origin of Cable, why Arrested Development was so good, and which heroes have the more traumatic origins?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:04 - Ryan makes Jamie explain Deadpool's origin
12:40 - Ryan badly explains Cable
18:14 - Comic credits
20:17 - Starting with the Arting
30:49 - Story with spoilers
01:00:30 - Ryan's little bits
01:02:42 - Reading fan comments
01:04:26 - Jamie plugs new content

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Deadpool 1997- Starting Merc With a Mouth Month With His First Ongoing Series

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Deadpool's first ongoing series from 1997. Written by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness and inks by Nathan Massengill.

They also go on tangents about MCU fantasy booking, Jamie's comparison of Deadpool to Shakespeare, Jamie's disdain for this specific portrayal of the Irish accent, and an attempt at a nuanced discussion about political correctness in the 90's and today.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:46 - Ryan badly explains the publication history of Deadpool
13:30 - Starting with the Arting
27:08 - Story with spoilers
42:51 - 44:58 - Deadpool 3 minor spoilers and MCU fantasy booking
52:23 - Jamie's rant on the Irish accent portrayal
59:55 - Deadpool and Political Correctness
1:10:24 - Ryan's little bits before the end

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

DC's Shazam! (2023)- A Great Comic Staring Captain [REDACTED]

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing series, Shazam!. By storytellers Mark Waid and Dan Mora with colours by Alejandro Sánchez.

They also go on tangents about why heatwaves feel worse in England, why they still claim to not be Star Wars fans, how all gods are real...sort of, and their favorite kids TV shows.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:30 - Answering a fan question
08:33 - Comic talk starts
12:08 - Starting with the Arting
16:47 - Ryan badly explains the history of Shazam
23:46 - Story (Non spoilers)
39:54 - Jamie's plot overview (Spoilers)
42:01 - Jamie tries to remember Shazam's powers and who gave them

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Phantom Road- Imagine Lost but in an 18 Wheeler

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 comic book series, Phantom Road. Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Gabriel H. Walta and colour by Jordie Bellaire.

They also go on tangents about Mystery Box style fiction, how the original mystery box series was The Twilight Zone, Jamie explains MKUltra and also goes on a rant about Harry Potter

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
07:00 - Tribute to Comicstorian
10:22 - Correspondence from the Historical Consultant
14:04 - Comic talk starts
17:48 - Starting with the Arting
22:59 - Story (No Spoilers)
29:03 - Spoilers start here
01:10:19 - Jamie's Harry Potter rant starts here

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Birds of Prey- DC Women Superheroes Do A Taken/Oceans 11

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series, Birds of Prey. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Leonardo Romero and Arist Deyn, and colours by Jordie Bellaire.

They also go on tangents about how great Margot Robbie is, how great The Big Short is, debating the semantics of a plot hole, and Ryan badly explains John Constantine.

00:00 - Intro
06:27 - Comic talk starts
07:37 - Starting with the Arting
26:08 - Story (No Spoilers)
44:10 - Spoilers start

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Ultimate Spider-Man- The Best Spider-Man Comic for Years!

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently on going series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina.

Ryan also badly explains the history of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, decides who would win between Captain America and Batman, and Jamie gets exposed for never reading prologues or epilogues.

Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
8:00 - Ryan badly explains the Ultimate Marvel Universe
26:47 - Ultimate Spider-Man talk starts

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Transformers- Better than the films? (Yes, but it was a pretty low bar to be fair)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing and currently Eisner Award nominated comic book series, Transformers. Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson with colour by Mike Spicer.

You'll also hear about Ryan's dumb idea for a comic book, Ryan explaining some of the wrestling moves that the Transformers do to each other, and Jamie explains, in painstaking detail, the music reference that a Transformer makes.

00:00 - Intro starts (duh)
06:41 - Comic talk starts
1:12:00 - Comic talk ends

Nightwing(2016)- Examining Dick Grayson's Pirate Booty

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 105-110 of the currently ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series Nightwing. Written by Tom Taylor and art by Bruno Redono, Stephen Byrne and Sami Basri.

They also talk about how the unique perspective of issue 105 has earned it's own award nomination, some quick back stories for Dick Grayson and Damien Wayne, how price gouging pharmaceutical companies are the real bad guys and, of course, Dick Grayson's pirate booty.

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees- Winnie the Pooh as a Serial Killer...But Good

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, with story and art by Patrick Horvath and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

They also discuss it's similarities to Dexter, it's themes of natural vs unnatural violence, whether it's pretentious to be called Jesus, and swear words are magic.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

The Cull- Stranger Things meets Narnia

Ryan & Jamie — Tue, 14 May 2024 21:15:44 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, The Cull, which is written by Kelly Thompson, art by Mattia De Iulis and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

They also go on tangents about their love of American diners, the similarities between TMNT and Sex in the City, the underrated TV show Misfits and the ChatGPT robot that will inevitably take over the world.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Star Wars-gasbord (like smorgasbord...but with Star Wars comics instead of cheese)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate May the 4th by going through some of the current, ongoing Star Wars comic titles from Marvel. Specifically, Mace Windu, Jango Fett, and Darth Maul - Black, White & Red.

They also go on tangents about the difference between American trucks and British lorries, Jamie's child trauma from Disneyland, and how the sequel films screwed John Boyega.

Comics talk starts at 20.56

Void Rivals- The Transformers/G.I Joe Universe Starts Here....sort of

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, ongoing series from Image Comics, Void Rivals, written by Robert Kirkman, drawn by Lorenzo De Felici and colored by Matheus Lopes.

They also go on some long tangents about the British version of G.I. Joe, the upcoming Community movie, and how Marlon Brando was a difficult actor. So there's some time codes below if needed.

16.23- Back to talking about Transformers
20.30- Finally talking about the comic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

#1- Sensational She-Hulk- Superhero, Rom-Com, Legal Drama and More?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Sensational She-Hulk, written by Rainbow Rowell and art by Andrés Genolet and Dee Cunniffe.

Not so many tangents this week as Jamie was recovering from illness and Ryan was just tired.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads- There's somehow only ONE Fallout comic

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the only Fallout related comic book that Bethesda have ever allowed to be produced for some reason. Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads is a prequel to the video game and was written by Chris Avellone, pencils by Jean Diaz and Wellinton Alves, and inks by Belardino Brabo and Nelson Pereira

They also fill time with tangents about the Fallout series' moral based story choices, the changes in the post-apocalyptic fiction genre, the New Vegas Lore of the Bitter Springs Massacre, Jamie's live reaction to the TV show trailer, and why Fallout 4 sucked.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Chip Zdarsky's Newburn- Too Cool for School or Just a Marty Sue?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2021 ongoing series, Newburn, written by Chip Zdarsky and art by Jacob Phillips.

They also go on tangents about cromulent T-shirts, the best John Wick films, and the superior modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.

From 54.30, they also give their recommendations for The Bad Batch season 3, X-Men 97 and trees.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong- Much Better Than Pacific Rim

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the currently releasing, limited series, Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong. Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Christian Duce, and colour by Luis Guerrero.

They also go on tangents about how Mike Tyson fixed Steve-o's nose, why Johnny Depp is weird, the insurance premiums of DC comics cities, and the mysterious, lost episode of the podcast.

X Men: Days of Future Past- The Peak of 80's Marvel?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1981 released story line, Days of Future Past, from issues #141–142 of The Uncanny X-Men. Created by the writer/artist team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin.

They also go on tangents about the friendship between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, the highlights of Daniel Radcliffe's career, the problems with the Now You See Me films, and the connection between Wolverine's sense of smell and a weird film about perfume.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Wonder Woman (2023)- Good Like The Film? Or Bad Like The Other Film?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Wonder Woman, written by Tom King and art by Danial Sampere.

They also talk a bit about the passing of Akira Toriyama, the modern representation of female superheroes, and Jamie attempts to explain what the 80/20 principle is.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures- The Best Comic Book Adaptation? (that we've read)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2005 anthology series, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures, produced by the animation's original creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.

They also go on tangents about why Ryan assumed Jamie had already seen the original animation, how different parts of the world progressed faster than others, and what elements they would bend if they could.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Dune- A Better Star Wars Then Star Wars?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the graphic novel adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel, Dune, by American author Frank Herbert. Adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with illustration by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín.

They also go on tangents about Norfolk's love of Alan Partridge, would you trust yourself with a lightsaber, who's related to Gene Wilder, and an unnecessarily long tangent about incest.

There's also a section towards the end of the episode in which they discuss the current state of the MCU- 01.05.31

W0rldtr33- Violence AND Nudity?! (shocked shrug emoji)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, currently ongoing series, W0rldtr33, written by Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV and art by Fernando Blanco.

They also go on tangents about the differences between sex and violence in modern culture, the acting ranges of Colin Farrell and Colin Firth, and what would happen if the internet suddenly turned off?

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Marvel's Spider-Man: Reign- OK, This One Is Actually The WORST Comic

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the "The Room" of superhero comics, Spider-Man: Reign. Not as many tangents this episode but plenty of plot holes, weird character motivations and very baffling art choices.

Comic talk starts 07.18

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Marvel's Immortal Thor- How Does It Compare To Immortal Hulk?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Immortal Thor, written by Al Ewing, pencil by Martin Coccolo and colors by Matthew Wilson.

They also go on tangents about Alex Ross' cover art, how Thatcher ruined the British 80's, and Jamie's reading of a NSFW poem by Robert Burns.

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Slam Dunk- This manga about basketball is a real 3-pointer

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1990 Japanese sports manga series, Slam Dunk, written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue.

They also go on tangents about the Shaq Fu video game, racism in Japan and how a mountain would wear a mustache.

Predator Vs. Wolverine- Marvel's Moby Dick?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series comic book, Predator Vs. Wolverine, written by Ben Percy and drawn by Greg Land (issue 1), Andrea Di Vito (issue 2), and Ken Lashley (issues 3–4).

They also go on tangents about how Ryan Gosling was a scary kid, the unintentional genius of The Room, and why Topher Grace is back in favor now.

Where The Body Was- The BEST Ongoing Writer/Artist Collaborators?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 graphic novel, Where The Body Was, by the critically acclaimed, award winning, writer and artist team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

They also go on tangents about the dystopian future of supermarket cheese, why Catcher in the Rye sucks and the similarities between trade paperback comics and single player video games.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Poison Ivy- Ending the World with Fungus (but not like The Last of Us)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 ongoing comic book series, Poison Ivy, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Marcio Takara.

They also discuss antihero characters, the Bat family, and the historical correspondent for the podcast.

TW: There is also a 5 minute section towards the end of the episode in which they talk about themes of sexual assault in fiction which goes from 01.08.43-01.13.31

Marvel 1602- Historically Accurate Superheroes?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2003, limited series comic book, Marvel 1602, written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove.

They also go over some of the surprising historical accuracy of the title, as well as a tangent about actors being posthumously added in to movies which starts at 01.06.54.

Cheers & Jeers 2023- The Best and Worst of Comics (that we read)

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:52:16 +0000

In the last episode of the year (technically the first of the new year), Ryan and Jamie go over all of the comics they read over 2023, pick their best and worst over a range of categories and assign rankings (with the help of some gen-z parlance).

If you're looking for comics to check out from the past year, then this episode will certainly give you some great suggestions.

Marvel Holiday Special 1991- Confirming Santa is a mutant

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the the first Marvel Holiday Special from 1991. This is an anthology of Christmas themed stories about some of Marvel's most festive characters including Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Captain Ultra (you don't know Captain Ultra?) and an Omega level powered mutant named Kris Kringle.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Batman & Superman- First appearances to present day

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:40:25 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do a retrospective on the first appearances of Batman & Superman and compare them to their modern day counterparts to see how the characters have changed over the decades.

08.48- Comic talks starts
15.03- Action Comics issue 1
56.30- Detective Comics 27
1.12.45- Modern Comics

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 one-shot comic book, Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord, written by Dan Slott and art by Christopher Jones and Matthew Dow Smith.

They also go on tangents about Robert Pattinson's acting, Roald Dahl's military flying and James Bond's films (because they're all also British or something)

Cosmic Detective- Noir thriller meets Jack Kirby

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:16:33 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Image 2023 graphic novel, Cosmic Detective, written by Jeff Lemire and Matt Kindt and art by David Rubin.

They also go on tangents about the work of Flatters in comic books, Batman's wardrobe malfunction and the origin of Forrest Gump's accent.

What It Is?- An avant-garde exploration of creativity and the creative process

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie mix things up by discussing the 2008 Eisner award winning graphic novel that is part memoir, part collage and part workbook, What It Is, written and illustrated by Lynda Barry.

They also go on a tangent spree towards the end of the episode which the time codes for are below.

01.03.53- The never-ending book club
01.11.13- Ryan talks Talk To Me and Jamie talks Trainspotting
01.21.19- Tom Scott, Zero Punctuation and the fall of Escapist Magazine
01.25.28- Two good Riddler comics and general comics talk.

Return to Scott Pilgrim- The first "part 2" of the podcast!

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

For the first time in recorded history, The Comic Literate podcast re-visit a previously examined series. Ryan and Jamie discuss the 4th and 5th volumes of Scott Pilgrim, written and drawn by Bryan Lee O'Malley.

They also go on wild tangents about who was surprised by the 2016 US election, the length of modern pop songs, Ryan and Jamie's pick for best comedy sketch ever, and from 1.17.03, Jamie talks at Ryan about the new Beatles song.

Ms. Marvel- The Comic Book Origin

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2014 series and comic book origin of Ms.Marvel, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Adrian Alphona as well as this series' representation of Muslim characters.

They also go on wild tangents about the foot community(listen to find out what this means) and the Simpsons.

Invincible- The BEST superhero comic book ever?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the long running comic book series, Invincible, written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.

They also discuss the lack of platonic relationships in modern media, the actor Gillian Anderson, the medical benefits of Guinness and why anime faces are drawn the way they are.

Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes- Will this convert us to the fandom?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie dip their metaphorical toes in to the metaphorical lake which is the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. The specific title is a comic book adaptation of the New York Times best seller, The Silver Eyes, written by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley with Illustrations by Claudia Schroder.

They also go on tangents on how the New York Times best seller list works, the different types of fictional time travel, and Alan Turing and his Enigma Machine.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Spider-Man: One More Day- The WORST comic ever?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In the 4th week of this years Spooky Season, Ryan and Jamie discuss a comic that was so widely panned by fans and critics, it could be considered scary. Spider-Man: One More Day from 2007 is a four-part comic book crossover story line, written by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada, with art also by Quesada.

They also discuss the origin of the Faustian trope, the Shakespeare conspiracy and which superheroes would American presidents be fans of?

15.20- 16.08- Jamie laughing
1.40.00 to end- Spooky article

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Spooky Season #3: Rick & Morty and Harrower- Which is scarier, murder or toxic fan bases?

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:15:03 +0100

In the 3rd week of the first ever Spooky Season (of the podcast, obviously spooky season is eternal), Ryan and Jamie actually discuss two titles this week. First is the 2015 comic tie-in to Rick and Morty. First volume written by Zac Gorman and illustrated by Marc Ellerby.

The second title is the four-issue horror series, Harrower, written by Justin Jordan and illustrated by Brahm Revel. They also go on tangents about bee keeping, the Popemobile and Paul Bettany.

6.24 - 37.06- Rick and Morty
37.24- Ryan saying "Spoooooky Season"
38.14 - end- Harrower

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

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Spooky Season #2: The Neighbors- When spooky neighbors did not become good friends

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In the second installment of the first Spooky Season of the podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, The Neighbors, written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle, art by Letizia Cadonici, and color by Alessandro Santoro.

They also stop talking about the comic about 55.41 and go on to tangents about Alan Moore's opinion of Stan Lee, Jonathan Hickman's re-boot of the X-men and the possible re-boot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Spooky Season #1: Maniac of New York- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

Kicking off the first Spooky Season of the podcast, this weeks episode covers the first volume of the on-going series, Maniac of New York, written by Elliott Kalan and art by Andrea Mutti.

Ryan and Jamie also discuss modern societies reactions to tragedies, as well as less pretentious topics like the slasher genre, true crime podcasts and the Chupacabra.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

THE BOYS on The Boys- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2006 comic book series, The Boys, written by Garth Ennis and co-created, designed, and illustrated by Darick Robertson.

They discuss some of the aspects of the comic that may be not be as well received by the modern audience, as well as tangents on Paris Syndrome, suits, and the 2008 UK Christmas No.1 song.

TW- This episode does contain discussion of sexual assault in fiction

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Human Target- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 Eisner Award nominated limited series, Human Target, written by Tom King and art by Greg Smallwood.

They didn't go on as many tangents as usual so listen to the episode to find out why (though they did go on about Jason Statham towards the end for some reason).

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

A brief comic history of HUMANKIND- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2020 graphic novel adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s Bestselling book, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. The adaptation was co-written by David Vandermeulen and illustrated by Daniel Casanave.

They also go on a string of tangents after the 54.00 mark that range from magnets and Morrissey to flags, chess and The Wire. Then they return to the comic from about 1.15.22 on wards.

One Piece- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the best selling Manga series of all time, One Piece, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda.

They also discuss the wider pirate genre, making pirates suitable for children, Manga tropes and director's cuts.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

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Ahsoka first comic appearance: The Clone Wars (2008)- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2008 limited series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Written by Henry Gilroy, pencils by Scott Hepburn and inks by Dan Parsons.

They also go on tangents about the slightly complicated access to this comic series, where in the prequels would most benefit from an F-bomb, and the recent rise of low attention TV.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

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Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Blue Beetle: Graduation Day- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Blue Beetle: Graduation Day, written by Josh Trujillo and art by Adrian Gutierrez.

They also go on tangents on the actors/writers strikes and work shopping a new idea for an adult themed Bond gadget.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Mosely- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Mosely. Written by Rob Guillory, art by Sam Lotfi and coloring by Jean-Francois Beaulieu.

They also have a spicy back and forth about the character motivations, go on a tangent on AI chat bots and suggest improving the story with inappropriate robot behavior.

Episode theme song- https://youtu.be/hn5m4m5VdP8

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 1984 & The Last Ronin- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss two of the biggest titles from one of the most well known comic book franchises, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Specifically the original 1984 run of the same name as well as the 2020 miniseries, The Last Ronin.

They also discuss the video game consoles of the 90s, personality tests, the origin of ninjas as well as superhero origin tropes.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss one of the most successful manga series ever, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge.

They also go on tangents about Japanese mythology, Japanese sword making, and conventions of manga story-telling. (Turns out Jamie is a massive weeb. He claims he's not but let us know what you think)
*Jamie would like it known that he mistakenly called Shonen Jump, Shojin Jump and hopes this does not taint his weeb status*

They also go through some of the 2023 Eisner Awards from San Diego Comic-Con.

Barbie- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Marvel published Barbie comic from the early 90s as an excuse to talk about the larger Barbie brand.

They also discuss the trope of the Mary Sue character, the origins of the Barbie toy and the larger societal debates that Barbie has been a part of.

A Nice House on the Lake - The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:27:46 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Eisner award winning series A Nice House on the Lake by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno.

They also discuss the semantic field, 00's nostalgia, and the prevalent use of white collar jobs in mainstream fiction.

Guards! Guards! A Terry Pratchett adaptation- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the graphic novel adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!, adapted by Graham Higgins and Stephen Briggs.

They also discuss Pratchett's influence as an author, the latest Spider-Verse animated movie and Ryan's comic-nerd rantings about the latest Amazing Spider-man comic run.

Time-codes
6.00-9.32- Jamie introduces Pratchett
9.32-1.03.00- Guards! Guards!
1.03.00-1.07.57- Across the Spider-Verse
1.07.23- Ryan's Amazing Spider-man rant

The Amazing Spider Man (2022)- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the ongoing series, The Amazing Spider-Man by Zeb Wells and Jon Romita Jr.

They also re-recorded the intro to this episode as you will hear, as well discuss the conventions of the spider-man character and getting another weekly update of Jamie's play through of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Remembering John Romita Sr- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the career of legendary comic book artist, John Romita Sr.

They also discuss his influence on the Spider-Man franchise, the Marvel house style and a few tangents about the Mandela effect.

The Flash: Flashpoint- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2011 comic book crossover story arc, Flashpoint, by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert.

They also discuss Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the larger superhero comic medium and a shout out to Pocket Casts for a feature on their Geek Speak list.

Eight Billion Genies- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode of The Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the new Image limited series, Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule and Ryan Browne.

Not so many tangents this week. Possibly an indicator of the quality of the comic? Listen to find out.

Spoilers for the comic from 36.27 onward.

Barely Literate bonus episode - The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0100

This is the inaugural episode of Barely Literate, an occasional, bonus episode of The Comic Literate podcast hosted by Ryan and Jamie.

In this weeks episode, they go on continuing tangents about Cod-based podcasts, American food standards, Meme culture and music conspiracies.

This was originally recorded after the Meet the Skrulls episode, just in case we refer to "last weeks episode"

Pride of Baghdad- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:33:24 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2006 graphic novel Pride of Baghdad. Based on a true story, written by Brian K. Vaughan and art by Niko Henrichon.

They also discuss the lasting effects of the Iraq War, the writing tropes of anthropomorphic stories and the misconceptions of lions and other animals in modern culture.

TW: Rape scene discussed from 22.56 - 28.46

Miles Morales: Spider-Man 2022- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 29 May 2023 11:07:50 +0100

In this weeks episodes, Ryan and Jamie discuss the new, currently on-going run of Miles Morales: Spider-Man from writer Cody Ziglar and artist Federico Vicentini.

They also talk about the history of the character, the current state of the Spider-Man franchise as well as the modern representation of non-white superheroes.

Meet the Skrulls - The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2019 limited series, Meet the Skrulls written by Robbie Thompson and art by Niko Henrichon.

They also procrastinate beforehand by talking about superhero fan arguments, the Jobs-Wozniak scale of genius to common sense and the great things about the French.

Time codes
32.13- Comic book talk starts
35.29- Actual comic book talk starts

Something is Killing the Children- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 15 May 2023 09:35:12 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the award winning, on-going comic book series, Something Is Killing The Children created by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera.

They also go on tangents about self-help books, Wrestlemania and the effects of investor purchasing on certain collectors markets (it's not boring, actually its about comic books and Pokemon cards which are objectively cool).

The Ones- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 07 May 2023 22:41:25 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the recently released, The Ones by Brian Michael Bendis with artist Jacob Edgar. They also discuss the overuse of "quippy" dialogue in modern pop culture, and the downside of using too much swearing in any fictional medium.

They also re-visit the previous weeks subject, Darth Vader (2015), to discuss the ending.

Darth Vader (2015)- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 01 May 2023 13:43:10 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2015 run of Star Wars: Darth Vader. Written by Kieron Gillen and art by Salvador Larroca.

They also discuss the larger Star Wars universe, canon, fandom, Disney acquisition and their own relationship with the multi-generational franchise

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do a deep dive in to the latest iteration of one of DC's most well known heroes, Supergirl- Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King, Bilquis Evely and Matheus Lopes.

Less tangents this week as they mainly discuss the story, art, King's use of recognized tropes and mainstream comic's use of swearing without swearing.

Do a Powerbomb | The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 22:14:13 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the recently released professional wrestling based limited series, Do a Powerbomb by Daniel Warren Johnson.

They also discuss Ryan's interest in the medium, the lesser know story telling conventions used within professional wrestling as well as the presentations and styles around the world including Japan and Mexico.

Superman- For the man who has everything | The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie make up for the lack of an Alan Moore reference in last weeks episode by covering his writing of Superman- For the man who has everything from 1985. They also discuss what other comics were releasing at this time, Superman's Dad's unusual political views and superheros with the -man suffix sound like surnames.

Public Domain- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:00:35 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the newest, on-going title from award winning writer and artist Chip Zdarsky, Public Domain.

They also discuss the complex world of copyright law, how artificial intelligence is re-shaping the world as well as the often fragile relationship between franchise creators and their die-hard fans.

(as in dedicated fans of franchises, not just fans of the franchise "Die Hard", though I assume some people out there would count as both, I like most of them but I wouldn't say i'm dedicated)

Thor- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:45:00 +0100

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do something a bit different from the usual format and discuss the topic of the mythological character Thor, his Marvel and MCU counterparts as well Norse mythology's influence and representation in modern pop culture.

Scott Pilgrim- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:59:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the genre crossing, graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim by writer and artist Bryan Lee O'Malley. They also talk about life in the distant past of 2004, the musical and video game influences on the series as well as the over used trope of the manic pixie dream girl and its origins.

There's also a special surprise close to the episode be sure to listen until the end.

Ice Cream Man- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:22:53 +0000

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the horror anthology, ongoing comic book series, Ice Cream Man by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo and Chris O'Halloran.

They also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the anthology style story telling, the"Death of the Author" concept and how the specific characteristics of antagonists in fiction could have negative connotations for the real world.

Please be aware that there are some technical issues for one of the microphones between 1.10.00 - 1.16.00 and can be skipped.

Maus- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:18:27 +0000

Content warning: This episode will be discussing heavy themes of racism and genocide.

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the first graphic novel to ever win the Pulitzer Prize, Art Spiegelman's Maus. They also discuss it's depiction of the rise of Nazism in 1930's Germany from the perspective of Art's Jewish father and his experiences leading up to, during and after Auschwitz and the Holocaust.

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:00:42 +0000

In this weeks episode of the Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the classic comic book series The League of Extraordinary Gentleman by the acclaimed writer Alan Moore and the unique art style of the recently passed Kevin O'Neill. They also debate the use of preexisting literary characters, the morality of anti-heroes and the use of dark themes in fiction.

Rogue Sun- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:14 +0000

In this weeks episode of The Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss one of the newest titles released by Image comics, Rogue Sun, and its fresh take on the superhero genre as well as using it as a vehicle to explore abandonment and parental relationships.

Pokemon Adventures- The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:32:29 +0000

This week on The Comic Literate Podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the original Pokemon Adventures manga (or comic), its contribution to starting the most successful franchise of all time, it's relation to the iconic video game as well as it's translation in to one of the most well know kids cartoon (anime) ever.

Y The Last Man - The Comic Literate podcast

Ryan & Jamie — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:37:26 +0000

In the first episode of The Comic Literate Podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 3 time Eisner Award winning comic book series, Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra as well as its themes, depictions and representations of the world in 2002 when it was initially released.