Our 100th podcast episode of 2025!
Logan Janis and Scotty Scoop from the Mostly Superheroes podcast lead a lively roundtable discussion at GalaxyCon Saint Louis on the top comic books you should be reading. They are joined by Holly Blumenkamp from Apotheosis Comics and Games and James Install from Geek to Me Radio and 2 Rivers Comic-Con. The panel dives into a mix of new and old titles, covering everything from DC's exciting new Absolute line to the current Marvel Ultimates universe, and a deep-cut fan favorite involving the Predator. Topics include character twists, accessible entry points for new readers, and a heavy dose of nostalgia with 80s and non-superhero titles.
00:00:00 Introduction: Welcome & Panel Lineup
00:01:34 Panelist Introductions: Mostly Superheroes, Apotheosis Comics, and Geek to Me Radio
00:07:44 DC's Absolute Comic Line: Twists on Superman, Batman, and Martian Manhunter
00:10:35 James' Pick: The New Batgirl (Cassandra Cain) Series
00:11:42 Non-Superhero Picks: Power Fantasy & The Blue Flame
00:13:11 Fan Pick: Predator Kills the Marvel Universe
00:15:09 Nostalgia Deep Dive: Transformers, ThunderCats, and 80s Comics
00:17:08 Logan's Pick: The Latest Marvel Ultimates Run
00:20:20 Ghost Machine Imprint: Rook, Geiger, and Redcoat
Sources/Books
DC's Absolute Line (Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Flash)
Batgirl (Cassandra Cain)
Power Fantasy
The Blue Flame
Predator versus Spider-Man
Alien versus the Avengers
Predator Kills the Marvel Universe
Silver Hawks
Transformers (Energon Universe)
ThunderCats
Space Ghost
Captain Planet
Speed Racer
Farrell
Stray Dogs
Uncanny Valley
Marvel Comics Ultimates (Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Wolverine/Winter Soldier)
Image Comics Ghost Machine Imprint (Rook, Exodus, Geiger, Redcoat)
