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ComiClubTop 10 Movies of 2024 | Beyond The PanelsYour heroes grab some popcorn to discuss their Top 10 Movies of 2024! Adam and Blaine watched a lot of movies in 2024. They take turns working their way from the ten spot all the way to number one to see which were the best movies of the year. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2025-03-011h 08ComiClubAvengers vs. X-MenYour heroes reunite to discuss Avengers vs. X-Men! This episode continues our exploration through Marvel Event comics. We chat about the history of this comic, characters we love, the insane creative team, and what makes a good superhero event. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Avengers vs. X-Men is written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman, Jason Aaron, Matt Fraction, and Ed Brubaker; and pencilled by John Romita Jr., Olivier Coipel, and Adam Kubert; colored by Laura Martin; and published by Marvel Comics.2024-03-2756 minComiClubAvengers vs. X-Men | First ImpressionsYour heroes join forces to give their first impressions of Avengers vs. X-Men! "Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Children of the Atom go to war in the ultimate super-hero showdown! The world-destroying Phoenix Force is back -- and while the Avengers are intent on stopping it, Cyclops and his X-Men have other ideas."Avengers vs. X-Men is written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman, Jason Aaron, Matt Fraction, and Ed Brubaker; and pencilled by John Romita Jr., Olivier Coipel, and Adam Kubert; colored by Laura Martin; and published by Marvel Comics.Follow ComiClub o...2024-03-1421 minComiClubScott Pilgrim: Part 2Your heroes return for Scott Pilgrim Volume 2! This episode features a chat about part two of the iconic comic series, what makes the movie different from the comic, and why we relate so much to Scott Pilgrim. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Scott Pilgrim is created by Bryan Lee O'Malley and colored by Nathan Fairbairn.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2023-11-2944 minComiClubScott Pilgrim vs. the World | Beyond The PanelsYour heroes visit the silver screen to take on Scott Pilgrim vs. the World! In this episode we share our favorite scenes, best lines, and choose our favorite fight. We take a deep dive into what makes Edgar Wright a great director before diving into his filmography. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is directed by Edgar Wright; written by Michael Bacalland Edgar Wright; and stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Brandon Routh, and Jason Schwartzman.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is...2023-11-151h 14ComiClubScott Pilgrim: Part 1Your heroes reunite to take down Scott Pilgrim! This episode features a chat about part one of the iconic series, an exploration of the visual gags, and what makes it such a funny comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Scott Pilgrim is created by Bryan Lee O'Malley and colored by Nathan Fairbairn.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast.ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2023-10-2651 minComiClubScott Pilgrim | First ImpressionsYour heroes travel to Canada to tackle Scott Pilgrim! This spoiler free convo covers what comic we're reading, who we think should read it, and we judge the book by its cover. "Scott Pilgrim wants Ramona Flowers to be his girlfriend. However, she's got baggage in the form of seven evil exes, all of whom Scott must defeat to win her heart! The first two are Matthew Patel (and his demon hipster girls) and Lucas Lee (movie star famous for... skateboarding?). Can Scott focus long enough to take them out?"Scott Pilgrim is c...2023-10-1219 minComiClubMiracleman: The Golden Age | Part 4Your heroes return to finish up Miracleman Summer with Miracleman: The Golden Age! This episode features a chat about Neil Gaiman's follow up to Moore's iconic run, a full history of the Miracleman rights journey, and share what we loved about the book. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Miracleman: The Golden Age is written by Neil Gaiman, drawn by Mark Buckingham, and colored by D'Israeli.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2023-09-291h 07ComiClubMiracleman: Olympus | Part 3Your heroes return for another installment of Miracleman Summer with Miracleman: Olympus! This spoiler-filled convo dives deep into the conclusion of Alan Moore's time on Miracleman. "Gods and monsters walk the earth, as the aliens whose technology created Miracleman seek to exterminate Project Zarathustra's survivors. And even as the future of humankind hangs in the balance on the far side of the galaxy, and the month-old baby Winter begins to speak, the price of godhood takes its toll on Johnny Bates. A single word is uttered, and hell on Earth is unleashed. Kid Miracleman is...2023-09-131h 02ComiClubMiracleman: The Red King Syndrome | Part 2Your heroes return to the world of Miracleman to discuss the second collection Miracleman: The Red King Syndrome! This spoiler-filled convo dives deeper into the iconic Miracleman run and goes through Alan Moore's creator bibliography. "Michael Moran has rediscovered the power of Miracleman, but unbeknownst to him, Dr. Emil Gargunza, the man behind Project Zarathustra, has set in motion plans decades in the making. In The Red King Syndrome, Gargunza's intentions for Miracleman's wife and unborn child set the stage for a confrontati on between creator and creation. The origins of Gargunza and Zarathustra will b...2023-09-0143 minComiClubThe Doldrums of Summer | Beyond The PanelsYour heroes return from vacation to talk about the doldrums of summer. We explore our media diet including what movies, TV, books, and video games we've been enjoying. Listen to your hosts chat about everything from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem all the way to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2023-08-171h 16ComiClubMiracleman: A Dream of Flying | Part 1Welcome to Miracleman Summer! Your heroes return to tackle the first book in the seminal Alan Moore series Miracleman! This episode features a chat about what makes Alan Moore's writing so great, the troubled publishing history of the character, and share what we loved about the book. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Miracleman is written by Alan Moore, drawn by Garry Leach and Alan Davis, and colored by Steve Oliff.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by B...2023-07-261h 00ComiClubMiracleman: A Dream of Flying | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to give their first impressions on the Alan Moore classic Miracleman. This spoiler free convo covers what comic we're reading (Miracleman: A Dream of Flying), who we think should read it, and we judge the book by its cover. "KIMOTA! With one magic word, a long-forgotten legend lives again! Freelance reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more-now, an unexpected series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny as Miracleman! The groundbreaking graphic novel that heralded a literary revolution begins here in A DREAM OF FLYING. After nearly tw...2023-07-1212 minComiClubBatman & Robin | Beyond The PanelsYour heroes head back to Gotham to revisit Batman & Robin! This is part two of our Pride month series celebrating filmmaker Joel Schumacher's work on Batman. Batman & Robin is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, and Alicia Silverstone.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.2023-06-2844 minComiClubSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Flash | Beyond The PanelsYour heroes reunite to compare and contrast Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Flash! This spoiler-filled episode features a chat about the multiverse, what worked and what didn't, discussion of all the cameos, and a talk about the future of each series.Across the Spider-Verse is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, and stars Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jason Schwartzman, and Oscar Isaac. The Flash is directed byAndy Muschietti, and stars Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, and Michael Keaton. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is...2023-06-231h 02ComiClubBatman Forever | Beyond The PanelsYour heroes head to Gotham City to talk Batman Forever! This is part one of our Pride month series celebrating filmmaker Joel Schumacher's work on Batman. Batman Forever is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O'Donnell.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.2023-06-1659 minComiClubAmerican Born ChineseYour heroes take a journey to the west with American Born Chinese! This episode features a chat about the three-part storytelling structure, inspirations and asian stereotypes, and share what we liked about the graphic novel. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.American Born Chinese is created by Gene Luen Yang and published by First Second Books.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2023-05-2644 minComiClubAmerican Born Chinese | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to give their first impressions on American Born Chinese! "American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable."2023-05-1816 minComiClubFlashpointYour heroes climb aboard their cosmic treadmill to run down Flashpoint! This episode features a chat about multiversal storytelling, our shared love of Batman, and share what we like and disliked in the comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Flashpoint is written by Geoff Johns, pencilled by Andy Kubert, inked by Sandra Hope & Jesse Delperdang, colored by Alex Sinclair, lettered by Nick J Napolitano, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine...2023-04-261h 05ComiClubFlashpoint | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to give their first impressions on Flashpoint! "When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war—but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a world that could be running out of time, if The Flash can't find the villain who altered the time line!"Flashpoint is written by Geoff Johns, pencilled by Andy Kubert, inked by Sandra Hope & Jesse Delperdang, col...2023-04-1216 minComiClubSupergirl: Woman of TomorrowYour heroes saddle up their super-horses to take on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow! This episode features a chat about the unique perspective the story is told, us gushing about the art from Evely, and share what we like and disliked in the comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is written by Tom King, art by Bilquis Evely, colored by Matheus Lopes, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastC...2023-03-2959 minComiClubSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to give their First Impressions on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow! "Just when Supergirl thinks she’s had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core." Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is writte...2023-03-1514 minComiClubExcellenceYour heroes return to talk Excellence! This episode features a chat about magic, discuss the different layers of privilege, and share what we like and disliked in the comic. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Excellence is written by Brandon Thomas, art by Khary Randolph, colored by Emilio Lopez, lettered by Deron Bennett, and published by Image Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2023-02-2248 minComiClubAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Beyond The PanelsYour heroes go sub-atomic to talk about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! In this spoiler-filled episode, we peer beyond the comic book panels to discuss what we thought of the movie, the villain Kang, and where the MCU is headed. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is directed by Peyton Reed; written byJeff Loveness; and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Michael Douglas.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.2023-02-1920 minComiClubExcellence | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to give their first impressions of Excellence! "Spencer Dales was born into a world of magic. His father belongs to the Aegis, a secret society of black magicians ordered by their unseen masters to better the lives of others-of higher potential-but never themselves.Now it's time for Spencer to follow in his father's footsteps, but all he sees is a broken system in need of someone with the wand and the will to change it. But in this fight for a better future...who will stand beside him?"Excellence is...2023-02-0809 minComiClubJames Gunn's DCU Announcement Breakdown | Beyond the PanelsEMERGENCY POD ALERT! Your heroes rush to the ComiCave to talk about James Gunn's mega-announcement for the future of the DCU. This episode features your heroes talking about the state of DC film & TV, speculating on the future of the universe, and breaking down each project in the slate. Gods and MonstersCreature CommandosWallerSuperman LegacyLanternsThe AuthorityMovieParadise LostBrave and the BoldBooster GoldSupergirl Woman of TomorrowSwamp ThingFollow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2023-02-0140 minComiClubGotham CentralYour heroes turn in their badges and weapons to tackle Gotham Central! This episode features a chat about police stories, what makes Gotham City so interesting, and a look at the modern landscape of IP storytelling. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Gotham Central is written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka; illustrated by Michael Lark; colored by Noelle Giddings, Matt Hollingsworth, and Lee Loughridge; lettered by Willie Schubert; and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub...2023-01-251h 07ComiClubGotham Central | First ImpressionsYour heroes return for their first book of 2023 with Gotham Central! "Gotham City: a town teeming with corrupt cops, ruthless crime lords, petty thieves … and just a small handful that would oppose them. Grizzled veteran Harvey Bullock, Captain Maggie Sawyer, detective Renee Montoya and the GCPD are the law force that stands between order and complete anarchy. Gotham's Finest work around the clock to not only keep the world's most psychotic criminals off the street... but also cleaning up the mess left behind by Batman's one-man war on crime."Gotham Central is written by Ed Brub...2023-01-1111 minComiClubFriday: The First Day of ChristmasYour heroes bundle up to brave the elements with Friday: The First Day of Christmas! This episode features a chat about detective stories, the difference between young adult and middle grade books, and Marcos Martín's excellent artwork. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martín, colored by Muntsa Vicente, and published by Panel Syndicate.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2022-12-3041 minComiClubFriday | First ImpressionsYour heroes get out their magnifying glasses to chat about Friday!"Friday Fitzhugh spent her childhood solving crimes and digging up occult secrets with her best friend Lancelot Jones, the smartest boy in the world. But that was the past, now she's in college, starting a new life on her own. Except when Friday comes home for the holidays, she's immediately pulled back into Lance's orbit and finds that something very strange and dangerous is happening in their little New England town."Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martin, colored by Muntsa...2022-12-1611 minComiClubShuriYour heroes eat the heart-shaped herb and talk about Shuri! This episode features a chat about reluctant heroes, afrofuturism, and expectations for the upcoming Black Panther film, Wakanda Forever. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Shuri is written by Nnedi Okorafor, illustrated by Leonardo Romero, colored by Jordie Bellaire, lettered by VC’s Joe Sabino, cover art by Sam Spratt, and published by Marvel.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2022-11-1858 minComiClubShuri | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to Wakanda to give their first impressions on SHURI! "The Black Panther has disappeared, lost on a mission in space. And in his absence, everyone's looking at the next in line for the throne. But Shuri is happiest in a lab, surrounded by gadgets of her own creation. She'd rather be testing gauntlets than throwing them. But a nation without a leader is a vulnerable one - and Shuri may have to choose between Wakanda's welfare and her own."Shuri is written by Nnedi Okorafor, illustrated by Leonardo Romero, colored by Jordie...2022-11-0910 minComiClubSomething Is Killing The ChildrenYour heroes return to get scared straight with Something Is Killing The Children! This episode features your heroes chat about horror stories, what their monster hunting weapon of choice would be, and discuss the upcoming Flanaverse adaptation by Mike Flanagan. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Something is Killing the Children is written by James Tynion IV, illustrated by Werther Dell’Edera, colored by Miquel Muerto, lettered by Andworld Design, and published by Boom Studios.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastCo...2022-10-2645 minComiClubSomething is Killing the Children | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to talk spooky stuff with Something is Killing The Children! "When children begin to go missing in the town of Archer’s Peak, all hope seems lost until a mysterious woman arrives to reveal that terrifying creatures are behind the chaos - and that she alone will destroy them, no matter the cost." Something is Killing the Children is written by James Tynion IV, illustrated by Werther Dell’Edera, colored by Miquel Muerto, lettered by Andworld Design, and published by Boom Studios.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is ho...2022-10-1209 minComiClubRorschachYour heroes put their masks back on to talk about Rorschach! This episode features your heroes chat about detective stories, the political backdrop of the comic, and discuss the story in relation to Watchmen. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Rorschach is written by Tom King, art by Jorge Fornés, inked by Mark Morales, colored by Dave Stewart, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by DC Comics.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and A...2022-09-2856 minComiClubRorschach | First ImpressionsYour heroes return to unravel Tom King's Rorschach! "It's been 35 years since Ozymandias dropped a giant interdimensional squid on New York City, killing thousands and destroying the public's trust in heroes once and for all. And since that time, one figure in a fedora, mask, and trench coat has become a divisive cultural icon. So what does it mean when Rorschach reappears as an assassin trying to kill a candidate running against President Robert Redford? Who is the man behind the mask, and why is he acting this way? It's up to one detective to uncover the...2022-09-1419 minComiClubAlice in BorderlandYour heroes draw their fortune's with the manga Alice in Borderland! This episode features your heroes chat about the characters, the mystery of Borderland, and the Netflix television adaptation. As always, you'll find the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.Alice in Borderland is created by Haro Aso, and published by VIZ Media.Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcastComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. 2022-08-3139 min