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Extra Issues - Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis - Comic Book Herald
Zack, the monster above all monsters, and underwater grouch Charlotte wrap up our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the latest works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: -Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis Topics discussed: – What themes emerge […]
My Marvelous Year 2012 Pt. 5: More Hickman FF and a Winter Soldier solo series! - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte, Dave, and Zack wrestle for control of the multiverse while discussing the end of Hickman’s Fantastic Four run. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Fantastic Four / FF #600 / #12… #604 / #16 Alternate issues of Fantastic Four and FF: https://www.comicbookherald.com/jonathan-hickman-marvel-universe-reading-order-2008-to-2016/#hickman4 Winter Soldier #1 to #3 […]
Clayface Reading Order - Comic Book Herald
As we all predicted, the third feature-length movie in the James Gunn led reboot of the DC Universe, following Superman and Supergirl, will of course be… uh… Clayface! And I’m excited about it! (If you’re reading this from the future and I should not have been excited about it, please reply in the comments marked as “from […]
My Favorite Graphic Novels of September 2025 - Comic Book Herald
The best comics of 2025 keep getting stronger, as this month’s list is full of banger after banger, including three new graphic novels inside my top 15 of the year. In addition to this month’s favorite reads, you can also check out Comic Book Herald’s official Mid-Year top 30 comics. You can find the (near) […]
My Marvelous Year 2012 Pt. 4 - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte, Dave, and Zack get into a friendship ending argument in the first 30 seconds of the podcast and spend the next 90 minutes duking it out around the world! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Avengers vs. X-Men #1 to #12 Read the tie-ins IF YOU DARE […]
Peacemaker Reading Order - Comic Book Herald
I resisted making a Peacemaker reading order for the entire first season of James Gunn and John Cena’s HBO Peacemaker, even though I committed to learning the full choreography of Wig Wam’s “Do You Wanna Taste It”. It just seemed like there wasn’t enough meat on the bone for Peacemaker’s actual comic book history to […]
My Marvelous Year 2012 Variant B: We solve comics publishing, and talk Silksong! - Comic Book Herald
Dave forces Zack to weigh in on “Video Game Difficulty Discourse” irt Silksong, and Charlotte pitches “The French Method” of comic publishing. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2012 pt. 4 Avengers vs. X-Men #1 to #12 Read the tie-ins IF YOU DARE Uncanny X-Men #12-14 Added by Patreon backer Justin W. AvX tie-ins Wolverine […]
Wonder Man (Anti) Reading Order - Comic Book Herald
Wonder Man’s a lot like Wonder Bread in that there’s always a better option not far away. No comic book in history has ever been improved by the inclusion of Wonder Man. Honestly, the best thing Simon Williams ever did was accidentally lone his brainwaves to the creation of The Vision. This of course begs […]
DC Compact Comics Edition Reading List! - Comic Book Herald
Does the world need a DC Compact Classics reading order? Some would say no. Many would say absolutely not. And yet… here I am! Welcome to the world’s only guide to read all the DC Compact Comics editions chronologically! What are Compact Classics? These savvy collected editions, measuring a convenient 5.5″ x 8.5″, pack major […]
My Marvelous Year 2012 Pt. 3: Finale of Remender's X-Force! - Comic Book Herald
Dave and Zack give a send off to one of the best Marvel comics of the millennia so far. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Uncanny X-Force #24 – #35 Final Execution. End of the Run. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2012 pt. 3 Carnage U.S.A. #1 […]
My Marvelous Year 2012 Pt. 2: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe & Carnage USA - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte and Zack read the peak of mid-2000s edgy Marvel! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Carnage U.S.A. #1 to #5 Zeb Wells and Clayton Crain. Cool covers? Scarlet Spider #1 to #3 I remember this being surprisingly good. Stopping in the middle of the first volume in […]
My Marvelous Year 2012 Variant A: Eyes of Wakanda review! - Comic Book Herald
Zack (king of podcasts in 2050), Charlotte, and Dave chat about Eyes of Wakanda and have another “state of the MCU/DCU” talk. Also, some Predator and Alien talk! Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2012 pt. 3 Carnage U.S.A. #1 to #5 Zeb Wells and Clayton Crain. Cool covers? Scarlet Spider #1 to #3 I […]
My Favorite Graphic Novels of August 2025 - Comic Book Herald
I spent a vacation completely unplugging from all things online and instead only reading the first 7 Perfect Editions of Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys. While this was the best my brain’s felt in ages, it also means my 2025 to-read pile is growing seriously threatening. We haven’t quite reached “I won’t even make eye […]
2012 Pt. 1: More Kieron Gillen Asgard! - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte and Zack rewrite history to make this the best episode of MMY yet! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Journey Into Mystery #633-#636, 639-641 More like Journey into Mastery am I right? The Mighty Thor / Journey Into Mystery JiM #642, TMT #19, #643, TMT #20, #644, […]
Extra Issues - Juni Ba pt. 1: Djeliya & Monkey Meat - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte, the royal podcaster, and the last prince of podcasting, Manzack begin our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the first two major works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: – Djeliya – Monkey Meat Topics discussed: – Do all the influences Ba brings together in […]
2011 Pt. 8: X-Men, X-Men, & MORE X-Men - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte, Dave, and Zack GET IN THE MECH and OBLITERATE this comic book review! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): X-Men: Schism / X-Men: Regenesis #1 to #5 / #1 A new era of X Wolverine & The X-Men #1 to #3 Uncanny X-Men #1 to #3 Up […]
2011 Variant D: Fantastic Four (2025) Movie Review! - Comic Book Herald
The Gruesome Threesome review Fantastic Four: First Steps and Zack can’t remember who is going to eat a bug. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2011 pt. 8 X-Men: Schism / X-Men: Regenesis #1 to #5 / #1 A new era of X Wolverine & The X-Men #1 to #3 Uncanny X-Men #1 to […]
My Favorite Graphic Novels of July 2025 - Comic Book Herald
I should hope that if you’ve followed me in any measure of the years that 1) You’ve stopped doing that, following scared men is rude and 2) that you know how I feel about libraries. But I gotta stand up and say it again, scream it from my admittedly “maybe I could jump this?” rooftop: […]
2011 Pt. 7: Norman Osborn solo series & Dave forces us to read Alpha Flight - Comic Book Herald
Dave forces us to read Alpha Flight, but Zack and Charlotte try their best to steer the conversation towards better comics. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Alpha Flight #0.1 Defend yourself, Zack Osborn #1 to #5 Kelly Sue Deconnick and Emma Rios Red Skull: Incarnate #1 Added […]
2011 Pt. 6: Mark Waid's Daredevil & Captain America, Man Out of Time - Comic Book Herald
Zack and Charlotte crash the wedding, kiss the bride, nab the criminal, and record a quick podcast for this episode of My Marvelous Year! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Daredevil #1 to #7 Mark Waid with Rivera and Martin Captain America: Man out of Time #1 to […]
Extra Issues - 3 Alison Bechdel Memoirs - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte Funhomo and The Secret to Superhuman Zack conclude our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover Bechdel’s three major memoirs. Comics covered in this episode: – Fun Home -Are You My Mother -The Secret to Superhuman Strength Topics discussed: – How can we talk about a work […]
2011 Variant C: Superman (2025) Movie Review! - Comic Book Herald
SuperZack and his two SuperPets, Dave and Charlotte review the new beginning of the DCU! Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2011 pt. 6 Daredevil #1 to #7 Mark Waid with Rivera and Martin Captain America: Man out of Time #1 to #5 Play along with: Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order A Marvel Unlimited […]
2011 Pt. 5: Fear Itself & Journey Into Mystery - Comic Book Herald
It’s Charlotte’s Dream episode!!! Or will Zack and Dave make it her nightmare??? Find out this week on My Marvelous Year. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Fear Itself Reading Order Journey Into Mystery #622 to #630 Kieron Gillen’s Loki begins as Fear Itself tie-ins Up Next: My […]
2011 Pt. 4: Spider-Man: One More Day Redeemed??? And Venom is a Soldier now! - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte and Zack did not allow Dave on this episode so that he couldn’t ruin our fun talking about this interesting follow-up to One More Day and Brand New Day. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Amazing Spider-Man #654.1 / #655 to #657 Marcos Martin Venom #1 to […]
My Favorite Graphic Novels of June 2025 - Comic Book Herald
Obviously, I occupy a highly coveted position, with hundreds – nay – thousands of up-and-come-Johnnys seeking to usurp my role as the world’s foremost comics ranker. Every month, these hungry wolves rank their favorite comics of the month, and come for my throne, and every month, I beat them off (I could edit that! I […]
2011 Variant Cover B: Best Comics of 2025 So Far! (W/ Zack Quaintance) - Comic Book Herald
Dave finds a suitable replacement Zack to share our favorite comics of 2025 at the midway point of the year! Find all Dave’s picks for favorite comics right here! Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2011 pt. 4 Amazing Spider-Man #654.1 / #655 to #657 Marcos Martin Venom #1 to #5 Agent Venom Play along […]
The Best Comics of 2025 (So Far!) - Comic Book Herald
The world’s on fire yet somehow comics persist. It’s really quite beautiful. I’ve kept up with as many new graphic novels and trades as possible, and have ranked my 2025 favorites in descending order below! The list rules: I’m keeping the mid-year picks to my favorite 30 completed graphic novels and trades released in 2025. […]
2011 Pt. 3: Hickman's FF, SHIELD, & Secret Warriors - Comic Book Herald
Dave, Charlotte, and Zack create a foundation for precocious genius podcasters (Zack is the youngest and geniusest). On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): FF #1 to #11 The new Fantastic Four SHIELD Vol. 2 Secret Warriors #24 to #28 Wheels within Wheels Up Next: My Marvelous Year […]
2011 Pt. 1: Avengers: The Children's Crusade - Comic Book Herald
Zack shows he is the bravest podcaster working today by releasing this episode unedited… Dave and Charlotte would not agree. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #1 to #9 The attempted redemption of Scarlet Witch begins Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2011 pt. […]
Extra Issues - Dykes to Watch Out For (1983) - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte (WATCH OUT!) and Zack (WATCH OUT! (but for different reasons)) begin our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover her long-running comic strip, Dykes to Watch Out For. Comics covered in this episode: – The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For Topics discussed: – How does intersectionality come […]
My Favorite Graphic Novels of May 2025 - Comic Book Herald
Folks are always asking me “how’d you get so strong?” and “with a game like that, why didn’t you go pro?” and mostly, “how/why do you read so many comics?” While part of the answer to all of these is “baby, I woke up like this,” I’ll also admit that putting three wild young boys […]
2011 Variant Cover A: DC and Marvel cross over, Zack has a really compelling dream, and Dave runs the Eisners now - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte and Dave listen to Zack describe his dream for 60 minutes and then we talk comics a little bit Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2011 pt. 3 FF #1 to #11 The new Fantastic Four SHIELD Vol. 2 Secret Warriors #24 to #28 Wheels within Wheels Play along with: Comic Book Herald’s Marvel […]
2011 Pt. 2: Uncanny X-Force, X-23, & Wolverine (Pt. 1 is delayed) - Comic Book Herald
Charlotte and Dave survive Zack’s worst intro yet to talk about some of the best comics we’ve read in a while! P.S. We had an issue with The Children’s Crusade ep, so it’s being bumped down to the end of the year instead. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel […]
2010 pt. 10: The WORST Spider-Man Comics of All Time?! And FrankenCastle (again) - Comic Book Herald
Zack, Charlotte, and Dave enter (across) (into) the View Askewniverse this week to talk about some notorious Spider-Man comics. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Spider-Man: Reign 1 to 4 Notorious 2000s Comics Catch-Up Time! Spider-Man/ Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do 1 to 6 Ghost Rider […]
2010 Variant Cover E: Thunderbolts Review w/ Tiffany Babb - Comic Book Herald
Dave, Zack, Charlotte, and guest star Tiffany Babb decide if Thunderbolts is the return of peak MCU, or just more of the same. Check out Tiffany’s new project, The Comic Courier Issue 2, here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tiffanybabb/the-comics-courier-a-comics-criticism-journal-issue-2 Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2010 pt. 10 Spider-Man: Reign 1 to 4 Notorious 2000s Comics Catch-Up Time! […]
Extra Issues - Lucifer Pt. 2 (2000) - Comic Book Herald
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 […]
2010 Pt. 9: Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Bucky on Trial, & Invincible Iron Man - Comic Book Herald
Zack and Charlotte gush over an All-Ages (maybe?) Thor comic and have mixed feelings about some Brubaker and Fraction arcs. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Thor the Mighty Avenger #1 to #6 Can Marvel do All Ages comics? Captain America 611 to 615 Invincible Iron Man Annual […]
My Favorite Graphic Novels of April 2025 - Comic Book Herald
As I’m now in year two of “All I do is read and recommend great comics,” I’ve begun to notice some trends. The first of which is that April, aka the start of Q2, tends to be absolutely LOADED with phenomenal new graphic novels. We’ve had our chance to catch up on the best of […]
2010 Variant Cover D: Dave Interviewed Donny Cates & Chris Claremont! And Daredevil: Born Again Review! - Comic Book Herald
Dave recounts he stalked some of the biggest names in comics last weekend, and Zack gets vulnerable and reveals his past as an Annoying Teen. Charlotte is vibing. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2010 pt. 9 Thor the Mighty Avenger #1 to #6 Can Marvel do All Ages comics? Captain America 611 to 615 […]
2010 Pt. 8: Daredevil: Shadowland - Comic Book Herald
Dave, Charlotte, and Zack are possessed by the dark spirit of Stand Your Ground laws in this episode covering Daredevil: Shadowland. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Shadowland Reading Order Focus on event and Daredevil Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2010 pt. 9 Thor the Mighty Avenger […]