Best Issue Club Comic Books Podcasts (2025)

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Superman Trailer Reactions / Battle Beast 1:00:36

1d ago1:00:36

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HEY! We've got a lot to cover this week. The Big 2 treated us with a duo of trailers. DC's mega long Superman trailer, and Marvels teaser/trailer for the Riri Williams Iron Heart show. They are both good, but we'll tell you WHY they're good to US!!! In comics we'll discuss the new Exquisite Corpse project that got kick started by James Tynion, the …

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Issue 454 "Crudded Up" 1:19:18

12h ago1:19:18

1:19:18

This week the dudes chat about: Mascaras, AEW in small venues, Da Pope, Super Sentai, and comics!

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Issue 453 "Scutting" 1:02:49

3d ago1:02:49

1:02:49

This week the dudes talk about: baseball, He-Man, Super Sentai, wrestling, Polaroids, and comics!

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Star Wars / Captain Planet 56:04

8d ago56:04

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Today, we'll be talking about the Old Guard sequel, an All-Star Superman audio book, comic supplies tariffs, and alternate timeline for marvels alternate ultimate timeline?!?! The comics we'll be discussing include Star Wars, Captain Planet, Spacequest, Blood & Thunder, and Vargas' pick of the week... Vanishing Point!…

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Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 2 (2000) 1:24:38

9d ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Charlotte (sinner) and Zack (sinner) are joined by Stephen Adkison aka Spike Stonehand (pure) as we wrap up our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the second half of Mike Carey’s 75 issue run of Lucifer. Comics covered in this episode (all available on DC Universe Infinite U…

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Issue 452 "Nerdery Book Club" 1:20:11

12d ago1:20:11

1:20:11

This week the dudes chat about: Independent Bookstore Day, Lucha Libre, Wrestlemania, and comics!

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Lost Fantasy / The Slasher's Apprentice 47:56

15d ago47:56

47:56

This week we talk about wether a newer variant cover can defy the odds, and become a true "Classic" cover over time. AND of course we'll be talking about first issues along the way. Hope you find a new comic you love this week. XOXO - First Issue ClubBy First Issue Club Comic Books

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Issue 452 " Can't Go Anywhere" 1:23:58

19d ago1:23:58

1:23:58

This week the dudes chat about: the Rosebowl, AC/DC, Burbank airport, the Valley, Pentagon Jr, CMLL, Wrestlemania 41, and comics!

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Predator Vs. Spider-Man / Arcana Royale 51:17

22d ago51:17

51:17

Today, the club chats about the new Predator movie and the Beauty getting adapted into a TV show on FX! WOO! Then we're reading some comix. They're in the title, and they're goooood!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Issue 451 " Two with the Pinky" 1:17:29

23d ago1:17:29

1:17:29

This week the dudes chat about: AWA figures, torpedo bats, baseball gloves, AC/DC, and comics!

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Superior Avengers / Moonshine Bigfoot 45:43

29d ago45:43

45:43

HEY! We're talking about first issues! If you wanna hear about the Fantastic Four trailer, we do that over on our patreon. OTHERWISE, stick around for some Thunderbolts and Diamond chatting. In addition to the books in the title, we've got another GI JOE silent mission (feat. Spirit), and Buried Long Long Ago.…

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Amazing Spider-Man 1 – Vol. 7 / Tariff Exempt (for now) 1:18:29

1M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

This week we're talking tariffs and what a price increases means for us, and what they might mean for creators, before immediately contradicting ourselves and talking about how much money Skybound already made on the massive Transformers Kickstarter project. For first issues, we're of course covering the new jumping on point for one the most iconic…

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Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 1 (2000) 1:40:45

1M ago1:40:45

1:40:45

Charlotte (devil) and Zack (angel) are joined by Dave Buesing (centrist) as we continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the first half of Mike Carey’s much-lauded 75 issue run of Lucifer. Oh you mean the show about a police consultant who has demon face? No! Well… kin…

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Issue 450 "I Like Puzzles" 1:28:08

1M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

This week the dudes talk about: power, Kamen Rider, Minecraft, japanese toys, Mexico City, wrestling jabs, and comics!

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RIP TFAW.com / Skybound Stock / Absolute Green Lantern 1:14:14

1M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

There are a ton of first issues this week, and we're talking about as many of em as we can! Shout out to Valiants new Beyond books, that weren't at our shop this week. We'll try to catch up on those on the Patreon next week. BUT, we did cover Absolute Green Lantern, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time, Resu…

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Huge Comic News Leak!! 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

EMERGENCY BONUS EPISODE! By now, you've surely seen a ton of the news drops from this huge leak across the big 2 and several indie publishers. We're here to bring you our takes on some of the most alarming headlines we've come across so far. Buckle yourselves in! It's gonna be a wild week in comix-ville!…

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Issue 449 "Junk Divers" 1:18:23

2M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

This week the dudes talk about: ET, Motu, Lego, LOTR, WWF action figures, Bane, and comics!

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MCU Casting / Hush 2 1:34:17

2M ago1:34:17

1:34:17

This week we're joined by our pal Chris Hacker – Who you might know from the Oblivion Bar Podcast! We talk a little about crawling Planet Comicon in Kansas City together, before we get into the show, which contains the following... MCU Casting announcements (You probably already saw them, but have you heard our takes on them!?!), Diamond getting so…

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Issue 448 Grow up Cena" 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

This week the dudes chat about: MOTU, Power Rangers, baseball, heel Cena, Minecraft movie, pink leather jacket, and comics.

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The Last Boy / Absolute Flash 56:48

2M ago56:48

56:48

This week we did what we always do... minus one club member :( — but we've got two great first issues to talk about The Last Boy by Dan Panosian, and Absolute Flash by Jeff Lemire. A couple club faves and they both brought it!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Mayor of Noobtown Chapters 18-End discussion and Final Thoughts. 12:39

2M ago12:39

12:39

Send us a text The Nerdy Reads team has recently discovered LITRPGs, and over the next few weeks, we are diving into yet another series. This week, we check out "The Mayor of Noobtown". Let us know some of your favorite books from the LITRPG world. #bookpodcast #nerdyreads #fantasybooks #fantasybookpodcast #podcast #bookstagram #booktok #scifi #saf…

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Issue 447 "Vigilante Keith" 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

This week the dudes chat about: trouble, challenges, wrestling, Marvel, baseball bats, and comics!

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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix, Part 5 and 6 discussion. 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

Send us a text This week on Nerdy Reads Podcast, we dive into Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the latest eerie and enchanting tale from Grady Hendrix. A story of forgotten covens, buried secrets, and the dark power of sisterhood, this book blends Hendrix’s signature horror with a coming-of-age twist. We’ll unravel the mystery, explore the book’s them…

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Space Camper at the Con / Stan Doc / Assorted Crisis Events 1:22:35

2M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

This week were talking con prep for our upcoming weekend at Planet Comicon with Boulevard Brewing Co! New beers, new games, and new giveaways to be had. So look out for us at booth #100 and stay tuned to our socials. In the podcast we're talking about Dustin Nguyens cover pay concerns, a doc on Stan Lee's later life, and a few comic books with Asso…

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The Mayor of Noodtown, Chapters 10-17 Discussion! 18:21

2M ago18:21

18:21

Send us a text The Nerdy Reads team has recently discovered LITRPGs, and over the next few weeks, we are diving into yet another series. This week, we check out "The Mayor of Noobtown". Let us know some of your favorite books from the LITRPG world. #bookpodcast #nerdyreads #fantasybooks #fantasybookpodcast #podcast #bookstagram #booktok #scifi #saf…

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Issue 446 "Kink Your Crank" 1:25:20

2M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

This week the dudes talk about: Power Rangers, tokusatsu, Elimination Chamber, John Cena, bourbon, and comics!

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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix, Parts 3 and 4 discussion. 21:51

2M ago21:51

21:51

Send us a text This week on Nerdy Reads Podcast, we dive into Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the latest eerie and enchanting tale from Grady Hendrix. A story of forgotten covens, buried secrets, and the dark power of sisterhood, this book blends Hendrix’s signature horror with a coming-of-age twist. We’ll unravel the mystery, explore the book’s them…

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Doctor Strange of Asgard / Jedi Knights / Monkey Meat 1:12:44

2M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

This week, the club talks about probably fake concept art for Avengers Doomsday. In addition to the comics in the title, we're also talking about Mothra: Queen of Monsters on IDW and Secret Six out on DC.By First Issue Club Comic Books

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First Impression of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix, Part 1 and 2 discussion. 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

Send us a text This week on Nerdy Reads Podcast, we dive into Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the latest eerie and enchanting tale from Grady Hendrix. A story of forgotten covens, buried secrets, and the dark power of sisterhood, this book blends Hendrix’s signature horror with a coming-of-age twist. We’ll unravel the mystery, explore the book’s them…

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Red Hulk / Jumpscare / Room Temp Soda 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

This week, we talk about beverage temperature, and what to put in cereal. ALSO, comic books were discussed! We'll chat about Kaiju & the Marvel/DC crossover before getting into some new(ish) first issues. Our comics include Red Hulk, Jumpscare, & Let This One Be a Devil.By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Was Stark in the right? Civil War Issue #1 discussion. 23:23

3M ago23:23

23:23

Send us a text In this explosive episode, we dive deep into one of Marvel's most divisive storylines—Civil War! Captain America vs. Iron Man, freedom vs. security, heroes vs. heroes—who really had the stronger argument? We break down the politics, the action, and the lasting impact this event had on the Marvel Universe. Plus, we compare the comic s…

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Issue 445 "Sensitive Boys" 1:09:51

3M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

This week the dudes chat about: social currency, analog technology, Spielberg, Captain America, Indiana Jones, wrestling and comics!

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The Mayor of Noodtown, Chapters 1-9 Discussion! 16:36

3M ago16:36

16:36

Send us a text The Nerdy Reads team has recently discovered LITRPGs, and over the next few weeks, we are diving into yet another series. This week, we check out "The Mayor of Noobtown". Let us know some of your favorite books from the LITRPG world. #bookpodcast #nerdyreads #fantasybooks #fantasybookpodcast #podcast #bookstagram #booktok #scifi #saf…

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Interview Club with Matthew Rosenberg 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

This week Greg has a chat with Club favorite writer Matthew Rosenberg (At minute 9:00 timecode travellers!). During their discussion we get to hear more about the upcoming We're Taking Everyone Down with Us #1 on Image Comics. You can pick up your copy March 26 - and folks... It's double sized. You know we love an Image double sized debut at FIC. C…

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Exit Zero Episode 2 Livestream 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Join Jarrod comic creator Mike Hartigan for the latest episode of Exit Zero! On this week's episode, Mike has a Curb Your Enthusiasm take, Jarrod talks about The Pitt, the guys talk NXT and AEW, and discuss the DC Comics Style Guide. Find the livestream of this episode on Mike's Youtube! Follow Mike: scribblesbymike.com youtube.com/mikehartigan twi…

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Issue 444 "Wonder Men?" 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This week the dudes chat about: THC, cars, Ricky Starks, Logan Paul, story lines, comic movies, Newcastle, a new Bears era, and comics!

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Fantastic Four (2018) Issues 1-3 Comics Review! 27:57

3M ago27:57

27:57

Send us a text With the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, Blake and Dylan decided to voyage into the unexplored world of Fantastic Four comics! They followed the Marvel Unlimited app and were directed to the re-launch series of Fantastic Four (2018). So buckle up, flame on, and join the duo as they explore the great comeback story of the Fantastic Fou…

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A Year of Doom Begins / Bug Wars 59:14

3M ago59:14

59:14

We're talking red carpet Robs. We're talkin' early reviews for the new Cap movie. And of course we're thanking Boulevard Brewing Companies Space Camper Cosmic IPA for sponsoring the show so we can talk to you about a bunch of First Issue Comic Books!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Dungeon Crawler Carl, Carls DoomsDay Scenario, Chapters 20-End 30:26

3M ago30:26

30:26

Send us a text The Nerdy Reads team loved book one so much that they immediately decided to jump into book 2. Follow us for the next 3 weeks as we walk through and discuss this book's chapters. We discuss some of the details and make some safe and bold predictions! Be sure to share yours in the comments! #bookpodcast #nerdyreads #fantasybooks #fant…

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The Fantastic Four Trailer / Bronze Faces & More! 1:14:47

3M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

On this episode, we break down the Fantastic Four trailer scene by scene before talking about first issue comics. Those comics books include: Alien Paradiso (Marvel), Finders/Keepers (Image) which is part of the Horizon Experiment line and is written by club favorite Vita Ayala, Motherfu!kin' Monsters (Image), The Season (Image via Rick Remenders G…

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Marvel Rivals Infinity Comics Review (Issue#1-6) 9:52

3M ago9:52

9:52

Send us a text Marvel Rivals is taking the gaming world by storm, and now we finally have a comic book tie-in to help explain the story and lore of the super successful hero shooter. Join Nerdy Reads Comics Captain Blake as he gives his first impressions of the new Marvel Rivals Infinity Comics and find out if this series is worth your time. #nerdy…

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Issue 443 "That 80's Style" 1:22:59

3M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

This week the dudes chat about: powder blue, Tajin, Royal Rumble predictions, the Oscars, and comics!

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Dungeon Crawler Carl, Carls DoomsDay Scenario, Chapters 10-19 discussion. 32:23

4M ago32:23

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Send us a text The Nerdy Reads team loved book one so much that they immediately decided to jump into book 2. Follow us for the next 3 weeks as we walk through and discuss this book's chapters. We discuss some of the details and make some safe and bold predictions! Be sure to share yours in the comments! #bookpodcast #nerdyreads #fantasybooks #fant…

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Issue 442 " I Read X-Men for the Articles" 1:14:38

4M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

This week the dudes chat about: the inauguration, Bears new head coach, LA fires, Tik Tok, wrestling, and comics!

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Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 2, Carls DoomsDay Scenario, Chapters 1-9 discussion. 28:08

4M ago28:08

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Send us a text The Nerdy Reads team loved book one so much that they immediately decided to jump into book 2. Follow us for the next 3 weeks as we walk through and discuss this book's chapters. We discuss some of the details and make some safe and bold predictions! Be sure to share yours in the comments! #bookpodcast #nerdyreads #fantasybooks #fant…

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Rocket & Doom Team Up / Captain Planet Returns / Toxic Avenger Saved 1:09:41

4M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

A lot of stuff going on in the world of nerds. In this episode we'll chit-chat about two marvel firsties: Xaviers Secret (which compiles an unlimited infinity series), and Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon. In the news, Captain Planet is back in comics, DSTLRY has a funny slip up, Jeff and Galactica are the cover of the week, Cineverse saves the previou…

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Issue 441 "The Dudes Being Dudes" 49:18

4M ago49:18

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After an extended break the boys are back talking about: weather, colds, LA fires, RAW on Netflix, and of course the week's comics!

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Diamond Isn't Forever! / You Won't Feel a Thing 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

This week the club talks about Diamond distributors, then gets into comic books! We read Behemoth, You Won't Feel a Thing, Astonishing Avengers, When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee, New Champions, Aquaman (All In!), and Rogue: The Savage LandBy First Issue Club Comic Books

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2024 Retrospective on Comics 1:05:43

4M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

This week the club looks back on 2024 to reminisce about what in the comic book landscape we'll remember this even-numbered year for (for better or worse)!By First Issue Club Comic Books

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Dungeon Crawler Carl, Chapters 36-47 discussion. 30:28

5M ago30:28

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Send us a text The Nerdy Reads team has been LITRPG curious since they learned of its existence, and it is finally time to take the plunge. Follow us for the next 3 weeks as we walk through and discuss all the chapters of this book. We discuss some of the details and make some safe and bold predictions! Be sure to share yours in the comments! #book…

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