Shows
I Read Comic BooksMike’s Favorite Star Trek CharactersMike, Nick, and Paul were live on Twitch talking comics. If you missed it, there was some wild talk Exquisite Corpses, Star Trek, and Neon Ichiban!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:55 - The Last Starship #100:16:28 - Batman: Mitefall00:26:15 - Good Devils: Don't Play Fair With Evil00:33:25 - Discord Picks00:34:34 - DC K.O. #100:38:52 - Spectators00:42:29 - High Strangeness #100:52:09 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinProoflistener: Danny MartinezEditor...
2025-10-0853 min
I Read Comic BooksBONUS: Paul & Mike reflect on C2E2 2024Originally posted on Patreon on April 30th:Mike & Paul sat down with some beers after a long weekend at C2E2 to reflect on the weekend.There's something about being around comic fans that's just inspiring...(Episode cover by Dave Acosta)
Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1
2024-05-1841 min
I Read Comic BooksYou Can Only Edge Mike So LongMike, Nick, and Brian delve into comics they've been reading, including Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not #2, What If…? Aliens #1, and The Displaced #1!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:04 - Life is Strange: Forget-Me-Not #200:09:20 - What If…? Aliens #1 (of 4)00:15:16 - Aliens (1986) Spoilers Starts Now00:16:58 - Aliens (1986) spoilers end, What If…? Aliens #1 (of 4) comic discussion begins00:26:10 - The Displaced #100:35:32 - Discord Picks00:36:24 - Alien: Black, White, and Blood #300:47:02 - Mountain00:54:00 - Darth Vader: Black, White, and Red00:58:02 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo b...
2024-04-0359 min
I Read Comic BooksMike Watched Saltburn. He’s Cultured.This week, Mike and Paul chat comics and more with our good pal Zach on our first ever PANELIST episode all about the folks who make up IRCB!Check out Zach's podcast The Comics That We Love: https://kite.link/the-comics-that-we-loveTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:01:13 - Essential Rogue Trooper Vol. 1: Genetic Infantryman00:07:30 - World War: Hulk #1-500:13:29 - Universal Monsters: Dracula #400:21:19 - Transformers #400:26:32 - World Heist00:30:15 - Discord Picks00:30:55 - Spider-Man: Blue00:32:51 - Moon Man #100:37:06 - Batman: Off-World #300:40:41 - Meet the IRCB Panelists! ft. Zach01:06:34 - Wrap / CreditsMusic provided...
2024-01-311h 08
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 393 | Inside All Of Us Is A Teen GirlMike is joined this week by Kara and Paloma as they help him discover his inner Sailor Moon.Note: Mike's audio sounds a bit odd this week due to a technical oddity. Sorry folks!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:00:49 - Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber00:04:16 - HoX/PoX00:11:56 - Sacrificers #3-400:17:19 - Transformers #200:21:23 - Booster Gold: Blue & Gold (2009)00:25:28 - The Space Between #100:28:46 - Discord Picks00:29:10 - Booster Gold/Fire & Ice #300:32:55 - Dogsred 2-800:35:44 - Chromatic Fantasy00:38:04 - Sailor Moon!01:18:05 - Wrap/CreditsMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on...
2023-11-151h 19
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 389 | Don’t Let Some Boy Get His Fangs in YouKait and Brian visit Mike for his birthday and they ended up recording a podcast talking about comic books. Wow!!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:01:38 - The Witch of Thistle Castle00:06:17 - Bloodline: Daughter of Blade Vol. 100:09:05 - Uncanny Spider-Man #100:13:58 - Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan Vol. 200:18:04 - Earthdivers Vol. 1: Kill Columbus00:23:12 - Chainsaw Man 143-14500:27:22 - Discord Picks00:28:35 - DCeased: War of the Undead Gods00:30:49 - Swamp Thing: Green Hell00:33:31 - Sports is Hell00:35:13 - What the Font?!00:39:35 - Books Kait Will Steal From Mike00:48:49 - Wrap / CreditsMusic provided by...
2023-10-1851 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 388 | Gambit Will Show You Anything Under That Trench CoatDanny, Tia, and Kate take over the show this week to read and discuss Gambit comics, per Mike's request. And Tia's cat Holiday makes a background appearance.Comics read and discussed this episode:GAMBIT (1993) #1-4Rogue and Gambit (2018)Gambit 2012 - (#1-7)X-Men Origins: Gambit (2009)Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 #266Check out Danny's podcast, Next Issue Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nextissuepodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:00:46 - Transformers #100:01:26 - Hollow00:04:11 - House of El Book One: The Shadow Threat00:06:24 - A Haunted Girl #100:13:53 - Daredevil: Born Again00:15:39 - Discord Picks00:16:00 - Night...
2023-10-111h 05
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 384 | There's Law And Then There's OrderMike, Zach, and Brian discuss how they would turn some of their favorite properties into comics using the "IDW Treatment."Check out the new IRCB Website: https://www.ircbpodcast.comListen to Zach's podcast, The Comics That We Love: https://kite.link/the-comics-that-we-loveTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:02:04 - Uzumaki00:06:00 - Matchmaker00:09:24 - Kill Your Darlings #100:12:58 - Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu00:15:49 - The Cull #100:20:23 - Top of Our Pile00:20:31 - Discord Picks00:20:53 - Starfinder #200:23:10 - Avengers Inc. #100:25:49 - Void Rivals00:29:41 - The IDW Treatment01:00:41 - Wrap / Credits...
2023-09-131h 02
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 383 | Touched Grass This MonthMike, Nick, and Paloma dig on a commissioned episode asking the questions: Is there a formula to a successful comic book? Why do comics lend to constant retellings?Thank you to a good fan of the podcast for commissioning this episode on our Patreon! Check out the IRCB Secret Feed on Spotify to see what you might be missing out on!Mike and Zach will be at ZOLOCON on September 2nd! https://zolocon.com/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:02:23 - The Enfield Gang Massacre #100:13:21 - Windbreaker Vol 100:19:36 - O...
2023-08-301h 22
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 16 | "The Ballad of the Last Men"Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss.This episode discusses Episode 16 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, "The Ballad of the Last Men."It's the end of season 2, there's betrayals, deaths, and it's the last stand for Gus, Jepp, Aimee, Bear, and the kids! Send in your voicemails and/or thoughts about Sweet Tooth to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSupport us on Pa...
2023-07-1052 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 15 | "I’ll Find You"Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss.This episode discusses Episode 15 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, “I’ll Find You.”So much LORE and joy and sadness and so much of everything Mike and Danny were hoping for this season. Is it too little too late, though?Send in your voicemails and/or thoughts about Sweet Tooth to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSuppo...
2023-07-0333 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 14 | "How It Started, How It’s Going"Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss.This episode discusses Episode 14 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, "How It Started, How It’s Going."The real fight begins, Bear betrays and refriends, Aimee goes into BADASS mode, Singh picks science, Abbot gets bullied by kids on a bus, and more.Send in your voicemails or emails to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSuppor...
2023-06-2635 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 13 | "What It Takes"Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss.This episode discusses Episode 13 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, “What It Takes.”THE PLANES ARE HERE! The kids are escaping! What's the actual deal with Bear? And Jepp's tragic past is revealed.Send in your voicemails or emails to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series...
2023-05-2933 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 12 | "Bad Man"Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss.This episode discusses Episode 12 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, “Bad Man.”It's the halfway point of the season: Everything's coming together... even if Mike isn't really INTO half of the episode.Send in your voicemails or emails to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Mov...
2023-05-2239 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 11 | "Chicken or Egg"Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss.This episode discusses Episode 11 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, “Chicken or Egg.”Danny and Mike both agree that this episode should have been about only one story. But we gotta move the plot forward elsewhere, right?Send in your voicemails or emails to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSupport us on Patreon to get access t...
2023-05-1533 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 372 | Every Day is FCBD at the LibraryMike, Kait, and Paul were live on TWITCH this week! Not only did they talk comics but they went through their FCBD hauls!Make sure to follow us on Twitch to get notified when we're live next! https://twitch.tv/ircbpodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:01:14 - A Ballad for Sophie00:07:13 - Batman #135 (#900)00:13:53 - Peacemaker Tries Hard #100:16:52 - X-Men: Before the Fall - Sons of X #100:20:13 - Grand Theft Horse00:26:11 - Pee Pee Poo Poo Comics #42000:29:42 - Starsigns #100:32:36 - Top of Our Pile00:32:44 - Factory Summers00:35:54 - The Sky Is Blue With...
2023-05-101h 08
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 10 | Into the Deep WoodsThis episode discusses Episode 9 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, “Into the Deep Woods.” Mike has a snore, we get a lot of lore, and the seeds of the season are planted.Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss. Send in your voicemails or emails to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Sag...
2023-05-0829 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 9 | In CaptivityThis episode discusses Episode 9 of the Netflix series Sweet Tooth, “In Captivity.” It's been two years but we pick right up where we left things! What will this season bring??Join Mike and Danny every week as they comb over each episode of the Netflix series and discuss. Send in your voicemails or emails to ircbpodcast@gmail.com!Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert FarmerArt by TheSamDSProducer, Editor: Mike RapinSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga...
2023-05-0136 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 369 | Doxxing Mike At The Trial of MagnetoMike, Paloma and Nick talk comics they've been reading and have a small discussion about on A Flag To Fly #1. Note: Nick's audio sounds a little robotic due to a recording issue -- we have not replaced him with an AI Bot!Check out the A Flag To Fly #1 Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aflag2fly/a-flag-to-fly-1Follow Chris Solis: https://www.instagram.com/CSolisComics/Timestamps00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:00:57 - Phantom Road #200:08:14 - Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou00:11:54 - Black Cloak #2-400:20:11 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: T...
2023-04-1954 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 368 | Giant Robots: The Easiest SaleMike, Danny, and Paul are joined by comic creator, illustrator, and logo designer Kevin Maher to talk comics and Kevin's comic Toxic Man!BUY SOME MERCH: https://shop.ircbpodcast.comFollow Kevin Maher online:https://kevinmaherdesign.com/https://twitter.com/kmcomicsandtoysTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:01:13 - Introducing Kevin Maher!00:02:19 - The Unstoppable Doom Patrol #100:08:21 - Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1-500:11:14 - He-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse00:13:59 - Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands00:18:17 - Clobberin' Time #100:22:35 - Planet of the Apes #100:26:28 - Disney Villains: Scar #100:29:49...
2023-04-121h 17
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 367 | Mike Is On Thin IceMike, Tia, and Nick discuss comics, the future of Marvel comics, and... reality TV? What do you think of Disney enveloping more of Marvel comics? And what about MTV's NEXT?Buy a West Michigan Weather Watch shirt (and more): https://shop.ircbpodcast.comBuy a copy of Faster: https://bulgilhanpress.com/store/faster-jesse-lonergan-v2Buy a copy of SP4RX: https://wrenmcdonald.com/COMICS/SP4RX"Disney Lays Off Ike Perlmutter, Chairman of Marvel Entertainment" - New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/29/business/media/disney-marvel-ike-perlmutter.htmlTimestamps:00:00:00...
2023-04-051h 18
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 364 | A Vaguely Malicious MistThis week on IRCB, Tia, Kait, and Kate celebrate women who make incredible comics and spotlight some of their favorites! Check out the For Molly TPB collection here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gabechengcomics/for-molly-modern-fantasy-graphic-novel-with-talking-dogs"Why have there been no great women artists?": https://www.artnews.com/art-news/retrospective/why-have-there-been-no-great-women-artists-4201/Reversal by Alex Di Campi: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/reversal/list?title_no=747554Read Plume: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/069c6873bc.htmlThe House of Lowther: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/the-house-of-lowtherTimestamps:00:00:00...
2023-03-1548 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 362 | Look at the Drip on These OrphansMike, Paul, and Paloma discuss the Best Jackets in comics. It's obviously all of the X-Men, right? Or is a trench coat not technically a jacket?Check out the OMVPodcast Series, StarWell FoundationTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:00:46 - Black Cloak #200:01:53 - 20th Century Men #600:07:02 - Eight Billion Genies #700:11:15 - Superman #100:13:47 - All of the Marvels00:17:55 - HEK Treasury00:22:36 - Top of Our Pile00:22:59 - Love & Rockets #1300:26:30 - X of Swords00:30:34 - Discord Picks00:31:05 - SKIP HERE FOR MIKE'S DUMB BS00:32:59 - Phantom Road #1 / Rogue & Gambit #100:37:08 - Best Jackets in Comics01:11:50 - W...
2023-03-011h 13
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 359 | These Legos Are 18+Mike is joined by Kate and Brian to talk... Lego. Yes. Specifically COMIC BOOK Lego. Hear about Kate's revamped addiction, Brian's lifelong love, and Mike's brick temptation... plus some bits about comics.Check out the Comics That We Love Podcast!Join the 2023 IRCB Goodreads Reading Challenge now!Note: Mike incorrectly credited Matt Hollingsworth as colorist on The Wicked + The Divine. The correct colorist is Matt Wilson IV. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:44 - Feelings: A Story in Seasons00:05:59 - Spider-Gwen: Gwenverse00:12:22 - Where Monsters Lie #1 / Stillwater Vol. 200:23:18 - T...
2023-02-081h 08
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 356 | We Have Ghostbusters At HomeKait, Nick, and Mike discuss the 2022 Reading Challenge finishers pick for our Goodreads Book of the Month: Nuclear Winter Vol. 1 by Cab!Episode cover: Nuclear Winter Vol. 1 by CabTake the IRCB Listener survey here: bit.ly/ircb2023 - Closes on January 22nd @ 11:59pm EST!Check out the Santos Sisters: https://www.santossisters.com/Email the show with rec's for Mike and other commentary: ircbpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to IRCB on YouTube or Twitch!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:53 - Spy Superb #100:12:10 - In...
2023-01-181h 13
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 355 | THEY GO IN THE TRASH, DANNYMike, Paloma, and Danny discuss their 2023 comics New Year's resolutions: big comic reads, changing their comic habits, and... getting rid of comics??Episode cover: Lazarus Planet: Alpha #1 by David MarquezTake the IRCB Listener survey here: bit.ly/ircb2023Check out the Santos Sisters: https://www.santossisters.com/Goodreads Book of the Month Thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/22406371-january-2023-botm---nuclear-winter-vol-1Email the show with rec's for Mike and other commentary: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Announcements / Last Week In Comics00:04:07 - Wynd: Throne...
2023-01-111h 04
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 354 | Spoilers For a One Hundred and Fifty Year Old BookMike, Kara, and Paul picked up and read The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol.1 for this month's Goodreads Book of the Month theme: Comics made into a TV Show / Movie.December 27th @ 8pm EST - Join Mike, Danny, and Brian on Twitch / YouTube for an episode of IRCB LIVE!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:40 - Superman: Kal-El Returns Special #100:07:49 - Harley Quinn the animated series00:10:09 - Marvel Zombies Christmas Carol00:15:26 - That Texas Blood Vol. 100:23:18 - Black Cloak #100:28:35 - Chainsaw Man #109-11300:32:49 - Top of Our Pile00:33:00 - Disney Duck comics by...
2022-12-211h 26
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 353 | IRCB Cancels The Justice LeagueMike, Paul, and Danny discuss some of their little known favorite super hero comic book characters.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:56 - Jurassic League #1-600:04:55 - 20th Century Men #400:08:23 - Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 100:10:36 - All Against All #100:14:29 - Do A Power Bomb #700:15:41 - Immortal X-Men #900:18:33 - That Texas Blood #2000:22:09 - Art Brut #100:25:37 - Top of Our Pile00:25:48 - Batman/Spawn #100:29:25 - Danger Street #100:31:28 - Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin00:33:04 - Listener Picks00:33:50 - Our Favorite Little-Known Characters01:07:02 - Wrap/CreditsRecommended ReadingZatanna - Seven Soldiers of Victory...
2022-12-141h 09
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 351 | Blanket Statements About The FrenchMike, Brian, and Nick discuss their picks for the 2022 IRCB Goodreads Challenge: Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow, The Way of the Househusband Vol. 1, and Aster of Pan.Check out the 2022 IRCB Goodreads Reading Challenge.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:23 - West Michigan Weather Watch00:02:09 - Star Wars: Hidden Empire #100:06:59 - Deadpool: Samurai Vol 200:12:06 - Hellraiser/A.X.E. Judgement Day #600:14:40 - Kroma #100:17:36 - Kaya #200:20:01 - Homesick Pilots #1-8 (aka 'Mike Was Right')00:23:49 - Barbaric Vol 2 #2-300:28:34 - Top of Our Pile00:28:55 - The Way of the Househusband Vol 200:29:46 - Alien #300:33:02 - Discord Listener Picks00:33:33...
2022-11-231h 16
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 350 | No Horn! I Didn't Get ANY Horn!Mike, Kara, and Paul come together to discuss big, bombastic, stupid comics that are dumb and fun. Also: Mike goes on a(nother) Hellraiser rant, Paul discussed bad(?) Batman comics, and Kara goes deep into skin care courtesy of a how-to manga.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:03:17 - Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands00:07:17 - Makeup is Not (Just) Magic: A Manga Guide to Cosmetics00:17:39 - Fantastic Four (2022) #100:24:06 - Batman Special #1 / Batman: Year Two00:34:51 - Big Ethel Energy Vol 100:41:26 - Gospel #100:43:02 - Hellraiser Omnibus Vol 100:51:58 - Top of Our Pile00:52:14 - Captain Carter...
2022-11-161h 30
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 349 | Adding to Your Pull List Just To Feel SomethingMike, Paloma, and Nick talk about the life of a Wednesday Warrior and the vibes of working at a comic shop (from Paloma's perspective) on the ever-wonderful New Comic Book Day.Check out Saga of Saga: Volume 10, the latest episode of our in depth Saga-discussion series, only on Patreon!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:00:46 - Hellboy in Love #100:06:43 - Dark Ride #100:09:59 - Mike's Shonen Jump/Hellraiser Corner00:12:11 - Chilling Adventures of Salem00:13:49 - Star Wars: Bounty Hunters Vol 100:16:55 - Wave, Listen to Me!00:23:08 - Blink #100:25:55 - Aquaman: Andromeda #300:26:54 - Forest Hills Bootleg...
2022-11-091h 06
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 346 | A Birthday Gift On Mike's Birthday At His Birthday Party With A Birthday GiftMike, Danny, and Nick discuss three recent #1s and give their review: Kaya #1, Briar #1, and 007 #1.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:02:52 - Orphan and the Five Beasts00:08:45 - Two Moons #1-500:13:06 - Mike rants about the worst movie he's ever seen00:15:15 - X-Men #1500:19:09 - Batman Incorporated #100:24:43 - Lost Lad London Vol. 100:31:29 - Akira Vol. 300:35:51 - Top of Our Pile00:36:21 - Predator #300:39:46 - Justice League Incarnate00:42:26 - Listener Picks00:43:29 - Cryptid Club00:45:35 - New Number Ones!00:46:36 - Kaya #1 Intro00:48:52 - Briar #1 Intro00:50:00 - 007 #1 Intro00:51:35 - Kaya #1 Discussion01:00:43 - Briar #1 Discussion01:08:41 - 007 #1 Discussion01:16:41 - Wrap/Credits...
2022-10-191h 20
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 343 | Padme Amidala Has Entered The ChatKara, Tia, and Mike discuss the comics they've read and what exactly makes a sexy bad boi, their appeal, agency of the reader and the problem with beefcake comic art.Timestamps00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:04:36 - Chilling Adventures Presents... Weirder Mysteries00:09:57 - Minions: Mini Boss00:17:31 - Mike on Vanish00:22:50 - Time Before Time #1600:26:14 - Top of Our Pile00:26:28 - Uncle Scrooge: The Golden Nugget Boat00:31:38 - The Chilling Adventures of Salem00:37:31 - Old Dog #100:39:24 - Sexy Bad Boys And Why We Love Them01:05:39 - Wrap/CreditsComics ReadChilling Adventures Presents Weirder...
2022-09-281h 09
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 342 | You Can't Be In Two Pits At OnceMike, Nick, and Paul talk comics they've read and the Top of Their Pile, the ONE PIECE, and the most hyped comic coming out this week: Vanish #1.Check out the latest shirt in our shop: https://shop.ircbpodcast.com/Check out THE ONE PIECETimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:02:03 - Batman #12700:06:54 - Bone Orchard: Ten Thousand Black Feathers #100:14:37 - Fire Punch Vol. 1-800:19:08 - Love Everlasting #1-200:23:38 - Alien #1 aka "A" (But Nick's just going to call it "Alien 2022")00:32:09 - Akira Vol. 1-200:37:20 - Clyde Fans00:42:36 - Predator #100:47:37 - X-Men #1400:50:50...
2022-09-211h 13
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 340 | Blame It On The X-MenThis episode was recorded on August 28th, 2022!Mike, Kait, and Paul discuss the books they read for our Goodreads Book of the Month theme: Banned Books -- comics challenged or removed from libraries and other places. Check out our Goodreads Thread to see what everyone else read for this month.Get the alleged Star Wars Episode 3 video mash on our Patreon: patreon.com/ircbpodcastCheck out Greatly They Dared on Kickstarter (edited by Kait Lamphere!): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/greatlytheydared/greatly-they-dared-1920s-superpowered-historical-fantasyTimestamps00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:22:22...
2022-08-311h 25
I Read Comic BooksMike and Paul Read Doom Patrol Episode 1This is the first episode of our Patreon-only series: Mike and Paul Read Doom Patrol! Join the IRCB Patreon to get access to the rest of this series and many others at patreon.com/ircbpodcast.From Patreon: This is the first of a mini-series all about Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol. Mike and Paul sat down to discuss Volume 1 of the series, the intricacies of Morrison's writing, and the insanity that is Doom Patrol. This episode covers Doom Patrol Volume 1: Crawling from the WreckageWriter: Grant MorrisonPencils: Richard Case, Doug BraithwaiteInks: Scott Hanna, Carlos Garzon, J...
2022-07-1351 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 327 | It's Twilight Meets The Baby-Sitters ClubThis episode was recorded on April 24th, 2022!This week, Kait, Tia, and Kate discuss comics and, specifically, comics from our April 2022 Goodreads Book of the Month theme: Anthologies.Timestamps00:00:00 - Start / Comics Read00:22:08 - Top of Our Pile00:30:53 - Goodreads Book of the Month - April 2022: Anthologies01:53:41 - CreditsComics Read / Top of Our PileThe Baby-Sitters Club #10: Kristy and the SnobsThe Content of Our Caricature: African American Comic Art and Political Belonging by Rebecca WanzoHeartstopper vol 4!Beyond the Clouds vol. 2Blood Stained Teeth #1SquadHistory comics: The National ParksSailor Moon Eternal vol. 3 & 4
2022-04-271h 06
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 313 | NFTs NutsMike and Tia are joined by special guest Henry Barajas (La Voz De M.A.Y.O Rambo, Helm Greycastle) to discuss the problem with NFTs in comics, Kickstarter, and the art world in general.Check out the NFT Shit List.Send us an email or a voicemail for our 7th Annual anniversary episode next week - ircbpodcast@gmail.com. Let us know your favorite bits and bites from the last year of IRCB!Don't forget to take the IRCB 2022 Listener Survey! bit.ly/ircb2022Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week...
2022-01-191h 05
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 306 | Mad and Unprincipled (ft. interview with Todd Hunt for Darling #1-4)This episode was recorded on November 14th, 2021!Mike, Nick, and René try something experimental this week: only talking comics they read and the top of their pile. A little odd, a little fun, and kinda new. Let us know what you thought of this episode - ircbpodcast@gmail.com.PLUS Mike sat down with Todd Hunt, co-writer of Darling from Source Point Press, to talk the first 4 issues and what else is to come from the series!Timestamps00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:48:29 - Interview with Todd Hunt01:15:45 - Top of t...
2021-11-171h 29
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 8 | Big ManThis episode was recorded on July 25th, 2021!Catch Mike’s brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike every Thursday, live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join!This episode discusses Episode 8, “Big Man.” The biggest episode for the biggest episode! Mike and Danny discuss what they consider to be the best ending to a season 1 of a show they’ve ever seen. The Emotions! The Storylines! Oh my!
2021-07-2644 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 7 | When Pubba Met BirdieThis episode was recorded on July 15th, 2021!Catch Mike’s brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike every Thursday, live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join!This episode discusses Episode 7, “When Pubba Met Birdie.” Mike and Danny found this episode to be informative and had to severely resist jumping right into episode 8. This is the beginning of the end.Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Robert Far...
2021-07-1931 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 6 | Stranger Danger on a TrainThis episode was recorded LIVE on the IRCB Discord on July 8th, 2021!Catch Mike’s brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike every Thursday, live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join! This episode discusses Episode 6, “Stranger Danger on a Train.” Mike liked the episode, Danny was lukewarm, but by the end of their discussion, they both had love for this episode.Music: “Beautiful C.S.” by Ro...
2021-07-1238 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 5 | “What’s In The Freezer”This episode was recorded on July 1st, 2021!Catch Mike’s brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike every Thursday, live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join! This episode discusses Episode 5, “What’s In The Freezer.” Mike and Danny dig into the three storylines of the episode, the highlights of a dream sequence, and how it’s VERY hard to not binge this show.Music: “Beautiful C.S...
2021-07-0534 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 4 | Secret SauceThis episode was recorded on June 24th, 2021!Catch Mike's brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike every Thursday, live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join!This episode discusses Episode 4, "Secret Sauce," the three storylines in the episode, the cutest hybrid in existence, the tipping point for Dr. Singh, and a very wholesome reunion.Music: "Beautiful C.S." by Robert FarmerCandybar logo...
2021-06-2841 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 3 | Weird Deer S**tThis episode was recorded on June 17th, 2021!Catch Mike's brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike every Thursday, live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join!This episode discusses Episode 3, "Weird Deer S**t," digging into the world of Dr. Singh, the "Market," the dubbed "animal rescue team," and the reveal of the show's villain.Music: "Beautiful C.S." by Robert FarmerProducer...
2021-06-2131 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 289 | Mike Has *Some* Bad Picks (+ Interview with Dave Baker & Nicole Goux for Everyone Is Tulip)This episode was recorded on June 14th, 2021!René and Kait join Mike to revisit some of the comics they read when they first got into comics. Mike picked a rough one.PLUS: A mid-episode interview with Dave Baker and Nicole Goux about their upcoming OGN from Dark Horse: Everyone Is Tulip. Everyone is Tulip is out in comic shops on June 16th and in book stores on June 29th!Read 48 pages of Everyone Is Tulip now at EveryoneIsTulip.com and follow Dave at @xdavebakerx and Nicole at @NicoleGoux!Timestamps:00:00:00 – Start/Las...
2021-06-161h 29
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 2 | Sorry About All The Dead PeopleThis episode was recorded on June 10th, 2021!Catch Mike's brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike every Thursday, live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join!This episode discusses Episode 2, "Sorry About All The Dead People," and goes into some of the differences from the comic, how the tone of the show manages expectations, and the massive number of questions we were left with at the end...
2021-06-1431 min
I Read Comic BooksCandybar Antlerboy Episode 1 | Out of the Deep WoodsThis episode was recorded on June 5th, 2021!Catch Mike's brand new miniseries discussing all 8 episodes of the Netflix TV series SWEET TOOTH based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. Every week, you can catch Mike live on Discord at 8pm EST discussing one episode of the show and YOU can join!This episode discusses Episode 1, "Out of the Deep Woods" and touches on some of the similarities and differences from the comic.Candybar Logo by TheSamDSMusic: "Beautiful C.S." by Robert FarmerProducer, Editor: Mike Rapin
2021-06-0731 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 278 | Mike’s biggest shame is getting swindled on eBayThis episode was recorded on March 21st, 2021!Mike, Paul, and René revisit a topic from episode 131 to discuss the "pride and shame" of their comic collections and in doing so end up down a rabbit hole or two about the pitfalls of being a comic collector.Learn why NFTs are bad.Timestamps00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:17:06 - Comic Picks00:27:55 - Pride and Shame of Our Comic Collections01:10:58 - Wrap/CreditsComics Read / Comic PicksInkblot #1-5Toriko Chapter 325-327Robot X Laserbeam Ch. #17-62The Faraway Paladin Volume 1D...
2021-03-241h 13
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 273 | Mike’s going to watch ‘The Joker’ and it’s all your faultThis episode was recorded on February 14th, 2021!This week, Paul, Nick, and Mike each pick a newish #1 issue and give it a hearty review: Of Thieves and Elves Vol. 1 and Fear Case #1. Of course, someone broke the rules.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:24:48 - Comic Picks00:32:21 - Reviewing New #1s/Fear Case00:45:29 - Of Thieves and Elves Vol 101:03:27 - Wrap/CreditsComics Read / Comic PicksHarley Quinn: Black + White + Red #7-14Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock BandCrimson Flower #1Savage #1That Texas Blood Volume OneHaha #2Scene of...
2021-02-171h 05
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 270 | 6th Annual: Not Even the LongestThis episode was recorded on January 24th, 2021!We did it. Year Six begins here. Mike, Kait, Brian, and Paul sat down to reflect on the last year of the show, hanging out with our fantastic community on Discord, our massive Goodreads group, and we drop some info on our BRAND NEW Patreon series: Giant Days of Our Lives. Plus, Brian decided to test Mike, Paul, and Kait with the hardest trivia game imaginable.Grab some of the new merch! - shop.ircbpodcast.comTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:17:46 - Comic...
2021-01-271h 30
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 269 | Oops, All GambitsThis episode was recorded on January 17th, 2021!Brian, Kara, and Mike sat down, asked, then answered, the question: Is Gambit just a broke ass Batman? The answer is a resounding yes and they explain why.Don't forget to fill out the IRCB Annual Survey for a chance to win a $20 gift card to comiXology or Midtown Comics (your choice)!AND from now until January 24th, we want YOU to send in a voicemail to help us celebrate our SIXTH IRCB Annual. Email us a voice message (ircbpodcast@gmail.com) or leave a voicemail: (616) 209...
2021-01-201h 04
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 268 | How do you choose the format to read your comics?This episode was recorded on January 10th, 2020!This week, Mike and Nick are joined by friend of the show and fellow podcaster, Danny Martinez, to discuss our comic collecting habits, how they've changed, and where we draw the line on digital vs physical vs subscription when choosing how to read comics.Don't forget to fill out the IRCB Annual Survey for a chance to win a $20 gift card to comiXology or Midtown Comics (your choice)!AND from now until January 24th, we want YOU to send in a voicemail to help us celebrate...
2021-01-131h 28
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 267 | The X of Swords ReviewThis episode was recorded on January 3rd, 2020!Mike is joined by Eric Rezsnyak and Kevin Dillon of Great Pop Culture Debate to talk about X of Swords and the future of the X-Men. FULL SPOILERS AHEAD!AND from now until Jan 24th, we want YOU to send in a voicemail to help us celebrate our SIXTH IRCB Annual. Email us a voice message (ircbpodcast@gmail.com) or leave a voicemail: (616) 209-9152!! We’re giving away a T-Shirt, a Hat, and a Sweater! So make sure to call in!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last We...
2021-01-061h 27
I Read Comic BooksMinisode 44 | Happy Belated HolidaysBrian and Mike discuss three holiday special one-shots: Lobo: Paramilitary Christmas Special #1, Power Man and Iron Fist (2016- 2017): Sweet Christmas Annual #1, and Merry X-Men Holiday Special (2018) #1. Happy belated holidays!Don’t forget to send in a voicemail to help us celebrate our SIXTH IRCB Annual. Email us a voice message (ircbpodcast@gmail.com) or leave a voicemail: (616) 209-9152!!Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Gian...
2020-12-3026 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 266 | Love “Quadrangles”This episode was recorded on December 20th, 2020!Mike, Brian, and Nick discuss our Goodreads Book of the Month: Farmhand Vol. 1 by Rob Guillory, Taylor Wells, and Kody Chamberlain.AND from now until Jan 24th, we want YOU to send in a voicemail to help us celebrate our SIXTH IRCB Annual. Email us a voice message (ircbpodcast@gmail.com) or leave a voicemail: (616) 209-9152!! We’re giving away a T-Shirt, a Hat, and a Sweater! So make sure to call in!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:43 - IRCB Annual Announcement!00:17:15 - Co...
2020-12-2355 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 251 | “My Name Is Mike Rapin And This Is An X-Men Book”This episode was recorded on August 23rd, 2020!Mike doesn't know the number of episodes this show has and Nick and Kate try to keep him sane this week. But when we're not learning to count, the gang dives into an old topic (from episode 170!): Comics you would give to yourself at camp.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:24:52 - Comic Picks00:32:12 - Comics Care Package01:06:15 - Wrap/Credits01:08:41 - Mom's SpaghettiComics Read / Comic PicksLove on the Other SideUndone By Blood #4-5Nimona (the audio drama)Fallen World #1Hellions #3Black...
2020-08-261h 11
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 249 | How DARE you, Brain?This episode was recorded on August 10th, 2020!DISCLAIMER: In light of the breaking news that Tatsuya Matsuki, creator of Act-Age, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two minors, we are rescinding our recommendation. I Read Comic Books is a safe space, and we oppose financially supporting alleged sexual predators.This week, Mike is joined by René and Brian to discuss three manga series picked for Brian: Dr. Stone, Act-Age, and Spy x Family. As it turns out, what Brian likes and dislikes continues to confound Mike and René.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/La...
2020-08-121h 03
I Read Comic BooksMinisode 33 | Special Guests: Cuddles and Rage (Liz & Jimmy Reed)!This episode was recorded on April 11th, 2020!Mike and Kait are joined by comic creators Cuddles and Rage aka Liz and Jimmy Reed to discuss their food-horror anthology comic, Bites of Terror!LinksCuddlesAndRage.comBuy Bites of TerrorC&Rage on Twitter - @cuddlesandrageC&R on Letterboxd - @cuddlesandrageFilms that inspired Bites of TerrorAtomic BooksMessed Up PuzzlesAmerican MovieComic/Creator RecommendationsAlex PardeeMike MitchellScott CDustin HarbinJulian GlanderHeadlopper Into The WoodsOver the Garden Wall Chilling Adventures of SabrinaMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEdit...
2020-04-1536 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 232 | ANNUAL #5: We’re always whole-assing this showThis episode was recorded on January 24th, 2020!Mike, Paul, Kait, and Brian sat down IN REAL LIFE to record, discussing the last year of IRCB, things we’ve loved, how we’ve grown as a show, and a few behind the scenes bits.Mike’s audio is a little weird because, well, he didn’t follow his own advice of eating his microphone.Thanks to Danny and Nick for hanging out on discord while we recorded this episode!Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:14 – Favorite IRCB Things From 201900:12:09 – IRCB Zine news00:20:19 –...
2020-01-291h 08
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 231 | The Longest Decade of Comic Book Movies Ever (2009-2019)This episode was recorded on January 19, 2020!Warning: This is a long one. Like. Very long. A decade of movies based on comic books. Mike is joined by Brian and Rene for just, so so much. Enjoy.Don’t forget to take the IRCB Listener Survey before it closes on January 25th! ircbpodcast.com/surveyTimecodes:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:12:03 – Comic Picks00:20:05 – A Decade of Comic Book Movies00:30:51 – “Didja watch Sin City, Brian?”00:37:05 – 2012 Starts with… a book?00:50:12 – “I don’t know if anyone saw that”00:57:59 – 2016, Ryan Reynolds finally got to be in a movie that wasn’t awful01...
2020-01-221h 42
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 230 | “Aggressively Heterosexual”This episode was recorded on January 12th, 2019!While Mike was out in the ethers of space, Kara welcomed Kait and Kate onto the show to discuss media properties they would love to see become comics!Don’t forget to fill out the IRCB Listener Survey! https://ircbpodcast.com/surveyTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:21:54 – Comic Picks00:29:40 – Stories/Universes We’d Love to See in Comics00:55:39 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksThe Witcher Vol. 1: House of GlassA Bride’s Story Vol. 1The Spill Zone Vol. 1Strangers in Paradise Vol. 1Archie...
2020-01-1557 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 229 | Finding deeper meaning in comic artThis episode was recorded on January 5th, 2020!Our first regular episode of the year! Tia and Nick join Mike to discuss how to pull out the deeper meaning in comics.Take the IRCB Listener Survey! https://ircbpodcast.com/surveyTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:16:49 – Comic Picks00:27:33 – Reading Comics More Deeply00:56:19 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksI Can Sell You A Body #1ONE PIECE CHAPTERS 1-22Hawkeye Freefall #1My Heroes Have Always Been JunkiesExcalibur #5Pretty Deadly: The Rat #5British Ice OGNMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on B...
2020-01-081h 00
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 225 | Mike is no longer on energy drinksThis episode was recorded on November 24th, 2019!Mike is joined by Nick and Tia this week to ask the question: what was the first comic you read by your favorite creative team (or creator)?Timestamps:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:03 – Comic Picks00:27:49 – First Comics By Favorite Creative Teams01:01:28 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic Picks / Comics MentionedRai #1The Arab of the Future: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984: A Graphic MemoirHeartbeat by Maria LlovettThe Ballad of Halo Jones Volume 1Motor Crush Vol 1John Constantine: Hellblazer #1Curse Words #25Witchfinder Omnibus Volume 1SleeperI...
2019-11-271h 03
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 224 | Zero Issues and ProloguesThis episode was recorded on November 17th, 2019!Kait and Paul join Mike to dig in on the topic of #0s and prologue comics, the canon-rewriting behind them, and some minor history behind them.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:19:35 – Comic Picks00:26:35 – Zero Issues00:51:35 – Wrap/Credits00:53:45 – Extremely Light Mando SpoilersWhat We Read / Comic PicksMealAscender Vol. 1Ghosted in L.A.Invisible KingdomNovember vol. 1COPRA (vol 2) 1 & 2Rai #1Grass Kings vol. 2Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #5LinksMike – @mikerapinKait – @KaitLPherePaul – @OhHiPaulie“Marvels” Podcast – marvelspodcast.comSign up with code COMIC for a free month of Stitcher Premiu...
2019-11-2058 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 223 | The Absorption ProblemThis episode was recorded on November 10th, 2019!Kait and Nick join Mike to talk about how they read comics. Mike ranks the latest X-Men #1s, and Nick’s world is ending with comicbookdb.com closing down.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Start / Last Week in Comics00:24:10 – Comic Picks00:34:12 – How Do You Read Comics?01:13:13 – Wrap / Credits01:15:34 – Mike doesn’t believe in moon lasersWhat We Read / Comic PicksChew vol. 1-12Joker: Killer Smile #1Space Riders Vol. 2: Galaxy Of BrutalityFriends with BoysMoonbound: Apollo 11 and the Dream of SpaceflightAbe Sapien: The Drowning and Other StoriesFallen Angels #1Black Stars Above #1HopeFi...
2019-11-131h 18
I Read Comic BooksBonus Interview | Dave Baker & Night HuntersThis bonus interview was recorded on October 12th, 2019!Dave Baker joins Mike and Nick for a bonus interview episode to talk about his Kickstarter with Alexis Ziritt: Night Hunters. Mike, Nick and Dave also dig in on the state of Cyberpunk, writing the best comic book for an artist, working with Kickstarter, and more!LinksNight Hunters on KickstarterDave Baker on TwitterAlexis Ziritt on TwitterMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to ou...
2019-10-1745 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 219 | I’m from the 50s. I don’t know who Lizzo is.This episode was recorded on October 12th, 2019!Kara, Paul, and Mike have a fun little discussion about comic books letters pages, why they’re fun, why they’re not, and how they’ve changed over the decades in comics.Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:31 – Comic Picks00:27:44 – Letters Pages00:55:43 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksNo One Left To Fight #1-3Strayed #2-3Supermutant Magic Academy by Jillian TamakiZero Hour: The Crisis in TimeLegion of Superheroes: Millenium #2 (of 2)X-Men #1REVENGER HALLOWEEN SPECIALSuperman Smashes the Klan #1LinksMike – @mikerapinKara – @KaraSzamPaul – @OhHiPaulieMusic p...
2019-10-1658 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 218 | What even is the fantasy genre?This episode was recorded on October 6th, 2019!This week, Nick and Kate join Mike to discuss fantasy comics and, well, try to put a finger on how to define “fantasy” comic books.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:18:10 – Comic Picks00:26:40 – Fantasy in Comics01:03:50 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksLittle Bird #1-5Locke and Key Volume 1Head LopperPumpkinheadsOuter Darkness #11The Twilight Man: Rod Serling and the Birth of TelevisionJourney to Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker — Allegiance #1Comics Mentioned this episodeThe Wicked + The DivineNimonaWitchesPretty DeadlyI Kill GiantsRat QueensBoneHeathenSkullkickersRat QueensD&D Comi...
2019-10-091h 06
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 217 | Revisiting old comic friendsThis episode was recorded on September 29th, 2019!Tia and Kait join Mike to discuss re-reading comics, why we do it, why we don’t, and how, for some of us, it helps enrich our comic book reading experience.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:08 – Comic Picks00:21:12 – Re-Reading Comics00:50:35 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksShangri-LaMy Pretty Vampire, Katie SkellyMary Shelley Monster Hunter #1 & #2House of X #6The Wicked + The Divine Vol. 6Are You ListeningLinksKait – @KaitLPhereTia – @PortraitOfMmeXMike – @mikerapinMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike R...
2019-10-0253 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 216 | Devastating One-Liners to Poor BoysThis week’s episode was recorded on September 22nd, 2019!Mike is BACK this week with Kate and Kara in tow and they sat down to talk about the prevalence of schooling in comics, which comics are their favorites, along with… hot characters in comics?Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:21:41 – Comic Picks00:32:36 – Back to School!01:09:50 – Wrap/Credits01:12:11 – Hawt, ContinuedWhat We Read / Comic PicksWest Coast Avengers #1-4Powers of X #4House of X #5Fence Vol. 3Mister MiracleThe Plot #1The White Trees #2Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #47Star Wars Resistance: Kylo Ren #1Ether #1Relics...
2019-09-251h 16
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 215 | Mike Rapin, The Swellest GuyThis episode was recorded on September 15th 2019!Nick and Kait join Paul throw plans out the window and caution to the wind and discuss our host and producer Mr. Michael Rapin and his contributions to our (your?) comic book reading habits. We’ve gone rogue! Sincerest apologies to new listeners. This episode contains heavy doses of Mike. 9 out of 10 dentists approve of Mike!Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:24:46 – Comic Picks00:36:25 – Our Favorite Man, Mike Rapin01:07:18 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read/Comic PicksBatman Universe #2 & #3Judge Dredd Complete Case Files Vol. 4Aether & Empire Vol...
2019-09-181h 10
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 213 | Interview with David PeposeThis episode was recorded on September 1st, 2019!Mike, Kait, and Kara sit down with friend of the show, David Pepose to talk about his new book Going to the Chapel.Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:19:10 – Comic Picks00:24:36 – Interview with David Pepose00:59:20 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read/Comic PicksBatman #76-77Fairlady #2-3Tokyo Ghoul Vol. 2The Life Changing Manga of Tidying Up: A Magical StoryRavenHouse of X #4Nuclear Winter Vol. 3Triage #1Midnight Vista #1The Wicked and the Divine #45LinksDavid Pepose on Twitter – @peposedDavid Pepose on Instagram – @peposedGoing to the Chapel o...
2019-09-041h 02
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 212 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Heathen Vol. 1Kate and Kara join Mike to talk about our Goodreads Book of the Month: Heathen Vol. 1. Thank you to all the fabulous people in our Goodreads group who read and discussed this book with us!Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:19:50 – Comic Picks00:29:44 – Goodreads Book of the Month: Heathen Vol. 101:01:01 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksWitch Hat Atelier #2Bob’s Burgers Vol. 1Giant Days Vol. 10Runaways #24PumpkinheadsBatman/Superman #1LinksAugust Book of the Month Goodreads Discussion ThreadMike – @mikerapinKara – @KaraSzamMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Executive Prod...
2019-08-281h 04
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 211 | Why does this exist? Can I resist buying this?This week’s episode was recorded on August 18th, 2019!Brian and Nick join Mike to talk about weird crossovers, and we’re not talking crossover events. From Archie vs Predator to Star Trek and Green Lantern to Sonic and… Spawn? They dive in.Thanks to everyone who hung out with us on the Discord during the show!Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:05 – Comic Picks00:27:50 – Weird Comics01:02:16 – Wrap/Credits01:05:00 – The Discord talks HoX/PoX and VenomWhat We Read / Comic PicksBerserker Unbound #1Outer Darkness #9Life is Strange #7Livewire #5PSI Lords #2Excellen...
2019-08-211h 16
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 210 | Do you have the HOXPOX?This episode was recorded on August 11th, 2019!Paul and Tia join Mike to discuss unconventional art styles and media in comic books. How do collages, paints, and 3-D models fit into the world of pen and ink comic books?Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:13:48 – Comic Picks00:22:16 – Unconventional Art Styles00:55:50 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksGlow #1-3Test #1-2Batman: Last Knight on Earth #2Paper Girls #30Bad Gateway, Simon HanselmannPowers of X #2Batman Universe #2Once and Future #1LinksMike – @mikerapinPaul – @OhHiPaulieTia – @PortraitOfMmeXKirby in the Negative ZoneJill Thompson paintingMusic provid...
2019-08-1458 min
I Read Comic BooksMinisode 26 | Ice Cream Man Vol. 2: Strange NeapolitanThis episode was recorded some time in the near past!Nick and Mike continue on their trip down the road that is the series Ice Cream Man. Needless to say, Mike and Nick are haunted by this volume.Full spoilers for Ice Cream Man Vol. 2: Strange Neapolitan!Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives and more! patreon.com/ir...
2019-07-1757 min
I Read Comic BooksMinisode 25 | X-23 – The Complete Collection Vol. 1This episode was recorded some time in the near past!A long time ago, Mike gave Kate a list of comics to read to get caught up on X-23. Starting with this collection, Kate dives into the sometimes bad origin of X-23 aka Laura Kinney with Mike along to discuss the finer points of this character.Full Spoilers for X-23: The Complete Collection Vol. 1Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Pa...
2019-07-1049 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 207 | C’mon, give comics a chance!This episode was recorded on June 23rd, 2019!Brian and René sat down with Mike to discuss why we don’t like new takes on old characters, their mantles, and how sometimes you just have to give a comic a chance!Just a heads up! This is the last week for $1 & $2 tier patrons to get access to Patreon-only content (Book vs. Book, Doom Patrol eps, and more). Content that appears in the public feed will still be available 1-2 days early in your feed. Check out this post for more info.Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last...
2019-06-2659 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 206 | Shooting A Comic Book with a LITERAL BulletThis week’s episode was recorded on June 16th, 2019!Kait and Nick join Mike to discuss the many reading, packaging, and “marketing” gimmicks used in comic books over the years. From vinyl stickers to to lenticular covers to poly-bags to literally SHOOTING a comic with real bullets, the gang dives deep for this episode.Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:19 – Comic Picks00:31:22 – Gimmicks in the Comic Reading Experience01:13:19 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksX-23 #12X-23: The Complete Collection Volume 1Beasts of Burden: Animal RitesX-Men: Grand DesignOblivion Song Vol 1Excellence #2Rat Queens #16PSI...
2019-06-191h 16
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 203 | Book Adaptations, YA Edition!This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2019!Kait and Kate join Mike on the show to discuss comic book and manga adaptations of Young-Adult prose books. What’s good? What’s not so good? Why read these adaptations?Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:09:26 – Comic Picks00:15:09 – Comic Adaptations, Revisited! YA Edition!00:49:57 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksWasted Space #9Invisible Kingdom #1Flying WitchAfar #1Wasted Space #10Stranger Things: Six #1Coda #12Relevant Links:Mike – @mikerapinKait – @KaitLPhere“Beautiful Creatures” manga“The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel” by Cassandra Clare“The Sea of Monsters” by Rick Riordan“A Wrinkle in...
2019-05-2952 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 202 | Special Guest: Chris Sebela!This week’s episode was recorded on May 19th, 2019!On this week’s show, Tia, Kara, and Mike are joined by friend of the show, Chris Sebela! They chat about being an Eisner nominee, Chris’ upcoming comics, his wonderful dog Zola, and making zines!Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:35 – Comic Picks00:25:20 – Special Guest: Chris Sebela!01:02:36 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic Picks:Excellence #1Black Badge #1-9The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangFair Lady #2Runaways #21Middlewest Vol. 1Mary Shelley Monster Hunter #2Road of Bones #1LinksMike – @mikerapinTia – @PortraitOfMmeXKara – @KaraSzamChris – @xto...
2019-05-221h 04
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 201 | ‘Kate-senpai,’ that sounds rightThis week’s episode was recorded on May 11th, 2019!This week, Kate and Paul jumped on the show with Mike to talk about why we buy comics and don’t read them and how unshelving those comics is hard.And don’t miss our latest Zine! Out today! – https://ircbpodcast.com/zineTimecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:35 – Comic Picks00:28:22 – Reading the Backlog aka Unshelving the Shelved01:05:58 – Wrap/Credits01:08:37 – Big City BoyWhat We Read / Comic Picks:Snap Flash Hustle #1-3Shattered Warrior by Sharon Shinn (Author), Molly Knox Ostertag (Illustrator)Berlin...
2019-05-151h 08
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 189 | War in ComicsThis episode was recorded on February 3rd, 2019!On IRCB this week, Paul and Nick chat with Mike about the depiction of War in comics, a brief history on the topic, and some of the comics they believe depict was in a real, non-celebratory way. Mike also has a minor breakdown in the first half of the show regarding Age of X-Man.Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:25 – Comic Picks00:33:00 – War In Comics01:13:55 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic Picks:Deep Roots #1-5Isola #5-6Batman #63Conan the Barbarian #2Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1...
2019-02-061h 16
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 185 | Comics anywhere but EarthThis episode was recorded on January 6th, 2019!Brian and Kate join Mike this week to talk about comics that take place anywhere but planet Earth.Don’t forget to take the IRCB Listener Survey! – ircbpodcast.com/surveyTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in comics00:10:04 – Comic Picks00:18:27 – Unearthly Comics00:48:43 – Wrap/CreditsComic Picks / What We Read This week:Death Saves: Fallen Heroes of the Kitchen TableYour name.Baking With KafkaCriminal #1Life is Strange #2Die #2Relevant Links/InformationMike – @mikerapinKate – @KateSkocelasBrian – @BrianheadGoodreads BotM thread – 4 Kids Walk Into A BanMusic provided by Infinity...
2019-01-0951 min
I Read Comic BooksMinisode 22 | Planetary vs Fire & StoneThis episode was recorded sometime in the recent past!This week, Mike and Nick discuss two books they picked… for each other! This is the first of a new series called “Book vs. Book” where two people pick comics (roughly equal is length) for the other to read. Then we record an episode. Enjoy!!Don’t forget to take the IRCB Listener Survey! – ircbpodcast.com/surveyRelevant Links/InformationMike – @mikerapinNick – @dethstarplnzMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Pa...
2018-12-2655 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 184 | Goodreads Book of the Month – 4 Kids Walk Into A BankThis episode was recorded on December 16th, 2018!Kate is BACK this week for our Book of the Month episode with Mike and Kara. As picked by the wonderful folks on Goodreads, our Book of the Month was 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank by Matt Rosenberg, Tyler Boss, and Thomas Mauer.Don’t forget to take the IRCB Listener Survey! – ircbpodcast.com/surveyTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:18:12 – Comic Picks00:27:22 – IRCB Goodreads Book of the Month – Four Kids Walk Into a Bank00:57:53 – Wrap/CreditsComic Picks / What We Read This week:Southern Bas...
2018-12-191h 01
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 183 | A Casey Jones Kind of ViolenceThis episode was recorded on December 9th, 2018!Tia and Brian join Mike this week to discuss how action is depicted in comic books. Why do super heroes have capes? How do comic books show movement? How does this all related back to art history?Don’t forget to take the IRCB Listener Survey! – ircbpodcast.com/surveyTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:14:08 – Comic Picks00:22:50 – Depicting Action in Comics00:49:59 – Wrap/CreditsComic Picks / What We Read This week:Gobots #1Savage TownIronheart #1DIE #1WicDiv #40Uncanny X-Men #5Bitter Root #2William Gibson’s Alien 3 #2Relevant Lin...
2018-12-1251 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 179 | I’ll talk to you about animals all dayThis episode was recorded on November 4th, 2018!Nick and Kait join Mike to talk about non-human comic book characters. The episode gets real specific about it and dives into some fantastic examples of characters many people love.PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.comTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:21:20 – Comic Picks00:30:23 – Favorite Non-Human Characters01:02:21 – Wrap/CreditsComic Reads/Picks for this weekMultiple Man #5Modern Fantasy #4Rainbow in the DarkDick Tracy: Dead or Alive #1T...
2018-11-071h 04
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 178 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Revival Vol. 1This episode was recorded on October 28th, 2018!This week, Nick and Brian join Mike to talk about our Goodreads Book of the Month: Revival Volume 1 by Tim Seely and Mike Norton as voted on by our FANTASTIC Goodreads members. And don’t miss the after the credits POST DISCUSSION.PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.comTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:18:37 – Comic Picks00:26:48 – Goodreads Book of the Month – Revival Vol 100:56:21 – Wrap/CreditsComic Reads/Picks for thi...
2018-10-311h 01
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 177 | Those are NOT good relationshipsThis episode was recorded on October 21st, 2018!Brian and Kait join Mike this week to talk about romantic relationships in comic books. Rogue & Gambit, Scott Free & Big Barda, Invincible & Atom Eve, and so much more. What makes a good relationship in a comic story?PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.comTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:10:44 – Comic Picks00:19:17 – Sound Effects in Comics00:50:01 – Wrap/CreditsComic Reads/Picks for this weekDomino #6-7, Annual #1Descender...
2018-10-2452 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 175 | Seasonal Reading HabitsThis episode was recorded on October 6th, 2018!This week, Paul and Kait join Mike to talk about how their reading habits change with the season. Mike is extremely caught off guard by this. Also, Mike shares some experiences from NYCC this year!PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.comTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:17:43 – Comic Picks00:24:22 – Seasonal Reading Habits00:55:18 – Wrap/Credits00:57:13 – NYCC StoriesComic Reads/Picks for this weekBorder Town #1Bug Boys Volume 1NXT...
2018-10-101h 05
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 174 | Getting Political with Comics!This episode was recorded on September 30th, 2018!This week, Tia and Paul join Mike to talk about… POLITICS IN COMICS. Our approach to this topic, at a basic level, is this: All comics contain some form of politics and it’s very hard to tell any kind of story without them.PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.comTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:16:27 – Comic Picks00:23:50 – Politics in Comics00:54:07 – A Wonderful Wrap-up00:55:48 – CreditsComic Reads/Picks for this...
2018-10-0357 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 173 | Crimey crime crime comicsThis episode was recorded on September 23rd, 2018!We’re back to our regularly-formatted show! Nick and Kate join Mike this week to talk about crime comics, but before we get to that… Mike has a small poem to read about the X-Men. As a group, they all read Green River Killer (spoilers for the whole book!)PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.comTimestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:51 – Comic Picks00:29:02 – A Poem by Mike Rapin00:30:56 – Crimey-Crime-C...
2018-09-261h 10
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 172 | What keeps you reading comic books?This episode was recorded on September 15th, 2018!This week’s episode is something more free-form than our regular show. Mike, Brian, and Paul hung out at the IRCB Getaway this weekend and had a discussion about what keeps them reading comic books.PLUS: Zine #2 is OUT! Read the digital copy now! Or buy a physical copy of the zine in our store! store.ircbpodcast.comRelevant Links/InformationMike – @mikerapinPaul – @OhHiPaulieBrian – @BrianheadMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport u...
2018-09-1944 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 156 | Mike and Rene are Fighting about SkinsThis episode was recorded on April 15th, 2018.Kait and Rene join Mike to discuss the always-growing, always weird, world of comics that are used to expand on a TV or Movie universe. What works about these stories? What doesn’t? Do we even need them? And Mike and Rene almost get into an audio fist-fight about the UK E4 series Skins.Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:13:37 – Comic Picks00:22:38 – Expanding TV Universes With Comics00:57:05 – Wrap/CreditsComic Reads/Picks for this weekPretty Deadly Volume 1Exiles #1Domino #1Kekkaishi Volume 30Platinum End Volumes 3 & 4Spider-Gir...
2018-04-1859 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 132 | Mike sleeps with the lights onThis episode was recorded on October 15th, 2017.This week, Mike is joined by Tia and Nick to talk about horror comics. What makes these books work? What makes these books actually scary? (We did a previous episode sort of about this topic)Don’t miss our Kickstarter! Get a T-Shirt, sticker, craft a show, hangout with us, or even BE on an episode! http://ircbpodcast.com/ks2017Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:30:30 – Comic Picks00:39:23 – Horror Comics01:17:50 – Wrap/CreditsComic Reads/Picks for this weekDream Thief #1-5Dream Thief: Escape #1-4Runaways...
2017-10-181h 22
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 113 | I like your songs, Mikeene and Brian join Mike to talk about our Goodreads pick of the month: The Spire by Simon Spurrier, Jeff Stokely, Andre May, and Steve Wands
The post Episode 113 | I like your songs, Mike first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email...
2017-05-0358 min
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 109 | “No one cares, Mike…”Nick and Paul join Mike to talk about how comic book art is created (from what we could find on the internet).
The post Episode 109 | “No one cares, Mike…” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpo...
2017-04-051h 18
I Read Comic BooksEpisode 89 | Mike bows to peer pressureThis week’s episode was recorded on October 22nd, 2016. Jeff Perry and Kate join Mike this week to discuss what makes a good comic book shop (good lighting, welcoming atmosphere, well organized and taken care of comics, etc.), and try not to focus on the things that irk us about shops we don’t care for. If you haven’t already, please take the I Read Comic Books Listener survey! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics 00:17:57 – Comics Picks 00:31:33 – What Makes a Good Comic Shop? 00:59:36 – Credits 01:01:13 – “Where’s the Bundle?” Comic Reads/Picks for this week Black Widow #7 Archie #13 Reborn #1 Black #1 Rick and Mort...
2016-10-261h 04