Comics Discourse 114

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



Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Episode 152: Coffee and Comic Book Talk
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Coffee poured and comic books stacked, Brian and Hassan are ready for comic talk; recent reads, 80s rewind and the latest new books from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Bad Idea Comics!
Recent ReadsBlack Cat #1 by G. Willow Wilson & Gleb MelnikovPoison Ivy by G Willow Wilson & Marcio TakaraExquisite Corpses #4 by James Tynion, Che Grayson, Adam Gorham, Michael Walsh Supreme: Story of the Year: by Alan Moore, Joe Bennett, and Keith GiffenAbsolute Batman #11 by Scott Snyder and Clay MannWonder Woman #24 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere
80s RewindSix from Siruis by Doug Monech and Paul GulacyLegends by Len Wein, John Ostrander, and John ByrneSuicide Squad #1-2, John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell
New BooksThe Avengers in the Veracity Trap! Chip Kidd and Michael Cho Cul-Del Sac #1 by Mike Carey and Jonathan Waysack (Bad Idea Comics); plus Hero Trade by Matt Kindt and David Laphan Cheetah and Chesish Rob the Justice League #1 by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott
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Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Episode 151: Marvel 2099 - The World of Tomorrow
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
We journey to the World of Tomorrow with Marvel 2099, spotlighting Spider-Man, X-Men, and Doom from creators Peter David, Rick Leonardi, John Francis Moore, Pat Broderick, and Ron Lim. We also dive into our Recent Reads: Excalibur, Captain Britain, Tin Can Society, Iron Man & Armor Wars, Bug Wars, Ultraverse, and Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum. Plus, don’t miss the debut of our new segment, 80s Rewind, with Hex from DC Comics
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Episode 150: Justice League International - Secret History of Maxwell Lord
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
We’re back with our monthly spotlight on Justice League International with issues #8–13, plus Suicide Squad #13; a stretch packed with wild crossovers, big revelations, and unforgettable moments. The JLI tackles Moving Day, gets pulled into the Millennium event and a clash with the Manhunters, uncovers the secret history of Maxwell Lord, and crosses paths with the Suicide Squad. And of course, we can’t forget the debut of one of the greatest Green Lanterns of all time: G’nort. These amazing stores are by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire, John Ostrander, and Luke McDonnell
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Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Episode 149: A Discussion with Kyle Starks
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
The CD114 gang is joined by special guest and three-time Eisner-nominated comic book creator, Kyle Starks! We dive into his brand-new Kickstarter project, Where Monsters Lie: Dead End, talk about his Patreon and fun Sticker Club, and, of course, chat about all of his awesome books including Rick and Morty, Where Monsters Lie, I Hate This Place, Kill Them All, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Lobo Cancellation Special, Those Not Afraid, Sexcastle, Assassin Nation, and more!
As mentioned on the show:
Where Monsters Lie: Dead End Kickstarter http://kck.st/3Jf7n5R
Kyle Starks Patreon https://www.patreon.com/kylestarks
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Episode 148: Comic Book Replacement Characters
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Not another death in comics? Don’t worry there’s always the Replacement Character! In this episode, we dive into some of our favorite stand-ins and successors from DC Comics, Marvel, and other publishers. Plus, Bryan shares stories from his first-ever San Diego Comic-Con, and we talk recent reads including Superman, Justice League Unlimited, The New History of the DC Universe, and Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion.
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Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Episode 147: I Hate Fairyland by Skottie Young
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
We journey into the hilariously twisted world of I Hate Fairyland by Skottie Young (Image Comics), diving deep into the first story arc and all its gory & madness. Plus, X-Men talk with the Age of Revelation #0 (Marvel Comics), as Jed MacKay and Humberto Ramos set the stage for a new mutant event and the start of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring by Patrick Horvath (IDW).
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Episode 146: Walt Simonson's Fantastic Four
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
We are pleased to welcome back special guest Anthony G from the Sloth Love Chunk Podcast as we discuss Walt Simonson’s acclaimed Fantastic Four run, covering issues 337–341 and featuring Thor, Iron Man, Galactus, Nebula, the Council of Kangs, Death’s Head, TVA, Gladiator, Avengers, and Dr. Druid.
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Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
We begin a new monthly spotlight focusing on the legendary DC Comics Justice League International run by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire starting with issues 1-7. Jam packed incredible issues featured Batman, Guy Gardner, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle, Doctor Fate, Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, and many other characters, including the introduction of Maxwell Lord.
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