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!
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Comics Discourse 114 Podcasts
Comic Geek Speak is the best podcast about comic books for fans and new readers alike. Put together by a group of life-long comic geeks, it's 4-5 hours a week of comic book history, current comic news, and a general look at the industry. In addition to all the latest in comics talk, the show also features creator interviews, listener responses, contests, and trivia, lots of trivia. So listen in and experience all the joys of a Wednesday afternoon at the comic shop, from the comfort of your o ...
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Episode 166 Recent Reads and Catching Up on X-Men Books
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It is the night before Thanksgiving and we give thanks to almost all the comics that we read over the past couple of weeks including Brian going through his backlog of ALL the X-Men books including the Age of Revelation. And we do mean all of them. Plus, Predator Badlands comic book tie-in, Spawn The Dark Ages, New Gods, Batman Dark Patterns, Batma…
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The Speakers of Geek are joined by the Comics Discourse 114 hosts of Brian, Bryan and Hassan for this special crossover episode! For our Geek Discourse, we each are tasked with developing a comics syllabus as a way to get people interested in the world of comics. But it doesn’t just stop at the Intro level as we up the difficulty by offering our In…
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Episode 165: Comic Geek Speak Podcast Crossover
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It is a comic book podcast crossover: Comic Geek Speak & Comics Discourse 114!! The Comic Geek Speak hosts, Peter, Shane, Bryan, and Brian invited us to join their show for a special crossover episode! For our Geek Discourse, we each are tasked with developing a comics syllabus as a way to get people interested in the world of comics. But it doesn’…
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Episode 164: The Beginning of Image Comics
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We celebrate the creation of one of the best comic book publishers ever with a discussion of some of the first Image Comics books ever, with Youngblood by Rob Liefield, Spawn by Todd McFarlane, Savage Dragon by Erik Laresn, WildCats by JIm Lee, and CyberForce by Mark Silverstri. Discover which ones were our favorites back then and which ones are ou…
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Writer and creator Tom King returns to Comic Geek Speak for a fun, geeky and informative conversation about comics, original art, the tenth anniversary of the Vision, behind the scenes of landing Batman, Power Pack (yes, Power Pack), comics as community, his love of Legion of Super-Heroes, the challenge of writing Wonder Woman, and so, so much more…
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2038 - Comic Talk: Previews for January
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Our monthly Previews episode reaches comic coming attractions for yet another New Year with recommendations on titles shipping mostly in January 2026! And joining us is Prestige Sponsor and longtime listener Eric from the Longbox Review podcast! Topics include a review of longboxes (pun intended), recent purchases, the George Perez New Teen Titans …
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Episode 163: Justice League International Date Night
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We continue our Justice League International Monthly spotlight with Justice League America issues #25 - 30 featuring Guy and Ice’s first date night, brainwashed Blue Beetle, Nabu, Amanda Waller, Big Barda training Fire, and the Huntress joining the team. Stories by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Ty Templeton, Mike McKone, and Bill Willingham. You ca…
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2037 - CGS Reads: West Coast Avengers (1984)
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The Speakers of Geek continue their journey through Marvel Limited Series of the ‘80s with West Coast Avengers by Roger Stern, Bob Hall, Brett Breeding and company. Hear our reactions - favorable and not so favorable - to the first Avengers spinoff title, the spotlight on lesser known characters, the backstory and development, the villains, the art…
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To Me, My X-Men! We’re diving into the end of and beginning of legendary X-Men eras as we breakdown the introduction of the iconic Blue and Gold X-Men teams with with X-men 1 -3 by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee and Uncanny X-Men 281 - 283 by John Byrne and Whilce Portacio! Marvel Comics! You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @…
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Topics aplenty in this Comic Talk episode ranging from naming a new Comic Book Age, to taking a look at the restored art in the DC Finest: Crisis on Infinite Earths collection, trivia on comic cover artists, updates on our reading lists, David Letterman in comics, Avengers Arena from Marvel Now, LEGO Soundwave and so much more! (1:17:27)…
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Episode 161: Going Rogue with Comic Talk!
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We have gone rogue as we freestyle our way through a wide-ranging conversation on comic books that we have been reading including Imperial by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello & Frederick Vincentini, Garth Ennis comics including Preacher and The Boys, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast, Superman: the Kryptonite Spect…
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2035 - Comic Talk with Julian Lytle
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It was another convention filled weekend as the Speakers of Geek are joined by film/TV critic, podcaster, cartoonist and friend Julian Lytle for a Baltimore Comic Con wrap-up. And the Comic Talk continues with many thoughts on Toys, the end of the current Ultimate Universe, event comics, Mark Waid, Jack Kirby’s Fourth World, current issues of Super…
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Episode 160: Avengers - Ultron Unlimited
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Brian and Hassan assemble for a deep dive into the modern classic Avengers: Ultron Unlimited from Kurt Busiek and George Pérez. This explosive saga pits Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against their deadliest foe, with a stacked lineup featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wonder Man, Black Panther, Firestar, Justice, Wasp, and…
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DC’s cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid is here! The Speakers of Geek engage in a twenty year event coverage tradition to give an in-depth discussion of DC K.O. issue 1 by Snyder, Fernandez, Xermanico and company! From the compelling story to the beautiful artwork, to the many surprises and twists, we’re going All In for the battl…
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Episode 159: Justice League International and Invasion!
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We continue our Justice League International monthly spotlight with Invasion crossover issues #22 - 24 and Annuals 1 & 2 featuring the Joker, Aliens, Wonder Woman, the expansion of JL into two teams with Justice League Europe, and the end of Kevin Maguire’s legendary run. Stories by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire, Ty Templeton and Bill…
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2033 - Convention Talk, News and Previews
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It’s a Previews episode of things to come: conventions, comics and news! Prestige Sponsor Nasser Rodriguez joins us to talk up the Comic Arts - San Antonio convention happening in November. As well as convention talk in general, Nasser recounts his own geekdom, and helps us pour through the comic coming attractions for December. We also wrap up our…
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Episode 158: DC vs Marvel: Return to the Amalgam Age of Comics
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We take a trip back to the DC vs. Marvel and discuss the Return to the Amalgam Age of Comics, the second wave of crossover titles. We dive into books like Dark Claw Adventures, The Exciting X-Patrol, JLX Unleashed, Iron Lantern, and Super-Soldier: Man of War. Plus, we chat about 2000 AD, DC Comics Zatannic Panic and other anthologies, Blue Falcon &…
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Episode 157: Spotlight on Demon and Demon Knights
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We are joined by returning special guest Anthony G from Sloth Love Chunk Podcast to spotlight Etrigan, the Demon (created by Jack Kirby) and The Demon Knights from DC Comics New 52, just in time to set the mood for Halloween! Plus, we dive into recent comic book and manga reads, including Color of the End, Tower Dungeon, Orphan by Five Beasts, Skin…
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Episode 156: Favorite Alternative or Multiverse Character!
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For decades, comic books have explored “what if” stories and alternate takes on characters, whether it’s Age of Apocalypse, Elseworlds, Ultimate Marvel, Absolute Universe, or the ever-expanding Multiverse. In this episode, we dive into our favorite alternative or multiverse characters from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, IDW, and more. You can fol…
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Previews time! Taking a look at the November comic coming attractions, the Speakers of Geek offer up a number of recommendations and topics including the new Batman/Green Arrow/Question: Arcadia title by Gabriel Hardman, a new Doctor Who mini-series, offerings from Fantagraphics including a new comic by R. Crumb, lots of G.I.Joe and Larry Hama talk…
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Episode 155: Justice League International: Lobo, Queen Bee & Manga Khan!
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We’re at Warp Speed (or is it Hyperspace?) with another Justice League International monthly spotlight! This episode we cover issues #14–21 featuring Fire, Ice, Hawkman, Hawkwoman, & Big Barda joining the team, it’s shop-or-die with Manga Khan, undercover mission to stop Queen Bee, a wild trip to Apokolips, and the reintroduction of Lobo! Stories b…
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DC’s next big event, DC K.O, is almost here! It’s a cosmic throwdown to save the universe from Darkseid - but the 32 fighters must first battle each other for the crown of King Omega. Who will win? The Speakers of Geek give their predictions for the first round - with many surprise picks! It’s time to choose your fighter! (47:12)…
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An all review episode of current comics and comics from our reading piles! We discuss The Mortal Thor 1 by Ewing and Ferry, Marvel All-On-One: Thing vs the Marvel Universe oneshot by North and McGuinness, and we dig a little deeper into the first issue of the New History of the DC Universe. Other titles and topics include Darkstars, ‘90s Amazing Sp…
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Brian and Hassan dive into new comics, including the relaunch of Batman by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez, Adventures of Lumen N by James Robinson and Phil Hester, and Adventures of Superman: Book of El by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski. Plus recent reads, including Absolute Batman, Immortal Legend Batman, Hyde Street, Green Lantern D…
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Convention Talk! Grading! Reviews! Publisher app updates! Trivia! Even an unboxing! It’s a full topic Comic Talk as the Speakers of Geek wrap-up the Harrisburg Comic & Pop Con, follow up on more reactions to Barry Windsor-Smith’s Monsters, return to the Overstreet Price Guide to do Modern Era Trivia, discuss the upcoming NY and Baltimore cons, talk…
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Episode 153: Alien Comic Book Crossovers
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Aliens infest Comics Discourse 114! We dive into the world of Aliens crossover comics with Batman, Superman, Avengers, Wildcats, Green Lantern, and Judge Dredd. Plus, we share thoughts on Dragon Con 2025, the upcoming Baltimore Comic Con, and the FX series Alien Earth. And last, comic talk with the Wake, Immortal Legend Batman, Sleep, Shade the Cha…
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Episode 152: Coffee and Comic Book Talk
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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 Reads Black Cat #1 by G. Willow Wilson & Gleb Melnikov Poison Ivy by G Willow Wilson & Marcio Takara Exquisite Corpses #4 by James Tynion, Che Gr…
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Doctor Doom’s reign over the Marvel Universe meets new threats and challenges as Dormammu attacks, Thor speaks his mind, Doom and Reed Richards debate, and a terrible secret is about to be revealed! The Speakers of Geek discuss One World Under Doom issues 4 thru 6 (and a bunch of tie-ins) by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, Travis Lanham and c…
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Episode 151: Marvel 2099 - The World of Tomorrow
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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. …
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2026 - Comic Talk: Previews Edition for October
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Comic Talk! Previews! Collection horror stories! Toy Talk! Collectible Card Game Talk! And more! The Speakers of Geek, along with guest Brad From Canada of the Scene Invaders Podcast, offer up their recommendations for comic coming attractions for the month of October 2025. Topics include Punisher’s return to Marvel Knights, the X-Men Age of Revela…
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Episode 150: Justice League International - Secret History of Maxwell Lord
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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 crosse…
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2025 - The Top Comics of the 21st Century
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The Speakers of Geek are joined by longtime listener and friend Pankaj from Philly to discuss the Top Comics of the 21st Century! From stories to runs to collections to single issues, we do our best, along with the help of listener suggestions, to talk about as many of the great comics from the last 25 years as we can! (2:02:51)…
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Episode 149: A Discussion with Kyle Starks
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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, Kil…
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