Jace and Rocky from the Comic Boom! YouTube channel discuss the DC titles for the week of March 14, 2022. We get the debut issue of World's Finest written by Mark Waid as well as a fantastic issue of Nightwing highlighting the friendship between Wally West and Dick Grayson. Plus the end of Titans United and a very intriguing issue of Robins.
Jace chats with Eisner-award winning writer Kelly Thompson, his pick for Best Writer of 2020. From her early beginnings and some thoughts about breaking in, they soon dive into her current work on Captain Marvel, Black Widow & more. Also tons of talk about Kelly's Substack and the community growing around her projects Black Cloak and the upcoming title The Cull. We've been wanting to have Kelly on the show for quite some time and this one was definitely worth the wait.
Curse of Spawn #9-10 - Story - Alan McElroy, Pencils - Dwayne Turner, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Mark Nicholas
Jace and Blake take a look at a special Angela focused arc. We learn the origins of the former Primary warrior of heaven while she battles an evil that threatens to destroy all of reality. When she goes to Spawn for help, it isn't clear he will help or that he even understands the danger.
Jace chats with award-winning writer Alex Segura about his novel Secret Identity. Alex has written podcasts, short stories and comics in addition to his novels and his latest mystery novel is an intriguing tale set in the New York City of the 1970's. Carmen Valdez is an aspiring comic book creator stuck working as a secretary for a small comic book publisher with dreams of writing her own stories. Just when it seems she might have a way to sneak into the male-dominated industry of the time, the murder of one of her colleagues threatens her chance and leads he to try and solve the mystery herself. Filled with rich characters in a nuanced setting, you can nearly smell the newsprint of this classic era of the comic industry. A MUST-READ for comic and mystery fans both!
Curse of Spawn #12-14 - Story - Alan McElroy, Pencils - Dwayne Turner, Inks - Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Mark Nicholas
Jace and Blake talk about a terrifying killer who is stalking other serial killers in New York City. Sam and Twitch are on the case, but what is justice in a case like this? Who deserves to live and can the departed rest in peace?
Cy-Gor #1-6 - Story - Rick Veitch, Art - Joel Thomas, Letters - Richard Starkings & Wes Abbott, Colors - Todd Broeker, Jay Fotos & Drew Hutchinson
We get a closer look at Cy-Gor the cybernetic gorilla as he becomes embroiled in some horrific goings on in NYC. We get plenty of context for the tactical simian genius as he is hunted by the forces of Jason Wynn.
Jace talks spoiler-free about some of the books hitting comic shops the week of March 9, 2022. Last Flight Out #5 is particularly good. We also conclude the King of Spies series and get debut issue of Captain Carter, Spider-Gwen and Punisher. Plus a rundown of some other titles you might want to look out for.
Curse of Spawn #12-14 - Story - Alan McElroy, Pencils - Dwayne Turner, Inks - Danny Miki & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Todd Broeker & Mark Nicholas
Jace and Blake talk all about the new character Jessica Blake. Rumored to be the agent who truly killed Spawn, we get some great context about this formidable killer. Fantastic Dwayne Turner art that leans into the bombastic over the top action of the 90's.
Jace and Rocky talk about part I and part II of the Wonder Woman-centric event, Trial of the Amazons. Kicking off in the first issue of a book end series that ends with a shocking death, the series than continues in the final issue of Nubia and the Amazons as tensions rise and plans continue for a trial of skill for determining the best Amazon to guard Doom's Doorway.
Jace welcomes Tim Seeley back to the show. Tim kicks it off by talking about his current Zoop campaign for one of his earliest works, Lovebunny & Mr Hell. The guys talk in depth about the recently concluded Suicide Squad King Shark series. Tim gives some insight into his thought on the role of Robin as a sidekick for Batman and how he is exploring those ideas in his Robins series. Plus tons of Superman vs Lobo discussion
Jace and Rocky take a look at some of the DC titles hitting comic shops the week of March 8, 2022. There is a separate spotlight for the Trial of the Amazons, but the guys do talk about a fantastic week of great titles highlighted by The Joker #13 and Superman Son of Kal-El #9
Jace chats with co-creator, co-writer & artist of Echolands, J.H. Williams. J.H. breaks down the unique format of the book and the challenges it presents. The also take extensively about rendering & color for the book and how it informs mood and diversity in the sprawling world of Echolands. Plus Jace gives a rundown of some of the influences he sees and J.H. talks about how each of those influences became a part of this rich world. It's a fun and in-depth interview for a must-read series.
Spawn #61 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp
As Cyan is joyfully reunited with her parents, Jason Wynn begins to once again plot to eliminate Terry Fitzgerald. Meanwhile, Spawn continues to struggle with the harm he brings to those around him. This ruminations leads to an unexpected memory surfacing, perhaps prompting by he recent run-ins with both the Clown & Cogliostro. Was Chapel really who killed Al Simmons?
Best Comics of 2021 | The Comic Source Awards Part 1
Jace along with Rocky from the COMIC BOOM! YouTube channel give their picks for the Best Comics of 2021. From their favorite new series, ongoing titles, mini-series, graphic novels and more! There are so many great books discussed, did any of your favorites make the list? They also talk about some of their favorite covers, cliffhangers and moments in comics from 2021.
Spawn #60 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp
Spawn finds out who has taking Cyan and moves quickly to rescue her. In the final confrontation with the Clown, Spawn does not hold back, even though it costs him much of his remaining energy. Meanwhile, Jason Winn makes his own moves against Terry Fitzgerald.
Spawn #59 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp
Spawn finds out who has taking Cyan and moves quickly to rescue her. In the final confrontation with the Clown, Spawn does not hold back, even though it costs him much of his remaining energy. Meanwhile, Jason Winn makes his own moves against Terry Fitzgerald.
Spawn #58 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Danny Miki, & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp
The return of two characters we didn't expect to see again. Brothers Eddie and Andy, whose father abused them, and the argument could be made that Spawn did not do enough to protect, have arrived in NYC. Spawn is not there to protect them this times as they are quickly caught up in the crime & corruption of the city. Ultimately they do see their "savior" again, but much like other things in Spawn's life, it does not go well.
Spawn #57 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane, Danny Miki, Jason Gorder & Chance Wolf, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin, Dan Kemp & Jason Gorder
The battle is finally here, Spawn takes on Cy-Gor and we learn the identity of the brain inside the beast. Plus we learn of a connection between the cyborg gorilla and Major Forsberg who in turn links the behemoth to Jason Winn.
New Comic Wednesday March 2, 2022
The Comic Source Podcast
Jace and Jay talk about some of the books they have read for the week of March 2. 2022. So many great books that Jace had to call out three best Books of the Week, Crossover #12, Nocterra #8 & Rogue Sun #1. Meanwhile Jay chose Spider-Woman #20 as his book of the Week.
Spawn #56 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin, Dan Kemp & Jason Gorder
Absolutely exquisite line & color work in this issue. The subtle shift works so well as the narrative changes slightly. The issue is narrated by a former ally of Jason Winn, who much like Al Simmons has suffered tremendously after having been exploited by the power hungry head of intelligence for years. Plus Cy-Gor's journey has finally ended and he lies in wait for Spawn, just who he is and why he has sought Spawn out will be explored soon.
Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom! break down the first two part of the War for Earth-3 event. The War for Earth-3 begins with Amanda Waller and her carefully chosen Suicide Squad invade Earth-3 with an offer for UltraMan that he can't refuse! What is up with the relationship between Superwoman Donna troy and Owlman? Why is Ultraman so upset with it? You have heard of the breaking of the Batman, right? How about the breaking of the Owlman? Who is capable of such a thing? Is Owlman an idiot? How does Johnny Quick come back from the dead? What argument does Amanda Waller make to Ultraman to get him to let her govern Earth 3? And as their collaboration begins hope does it play out in part 2 in Suicide Squad #13?
Jace and Rocky take a look at some of the DC titles hitting comic shops the week of March 1, 2022. There is a seperate spotlight for the War for Earth=3, but he guys do talk about the return of Nice House on the Lake, a surprising twist in Dark Knights of Steel and the start of the Tom King Batman Heist story, Killing Time.
Dead Dreams: The Lucid Chronicles #1 - Writer - Brittany Matter, Artist - Dailen Ogden
Looking to live out her dreams of becoming an actress, timid Piña Axletree takes a tonic and wakes up in a parallel world, leading a drug syndicate. Will she run back to the familiar doldrums of her reality or become a more ruthless version of herself to achieve her dreams?
In the vein of ORPHAN BLACK and FRINGE, Dead Dreams: The Lucid Chronicles #1 is a 32-page sci-fi thriller where parallel worlds exist, dreams are drugs, and doppelgängers dare to change the world. Joining writer Brittany Matter (Off Into The Sunset) is artist Dailen Ogden (Wifwulf), variant cover artist Liana Kangas (Star Wars Adventures, Trve Kvlt), letterer Gabriela Downie (Harleen), editor Heather Ayres (Spitting Image), layout artist Hari Conner (Finding Home), designers Sasha E. Head (Decorum), AndWorld Design (Fearscape, Clear), flatter Drew Wills (Wifwulf) and marketing coordinator James B. Emmett (The Deadliest Bouquet).
Spawn #55 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp
Spawn and Terry have teamed up, now what? Well it's up to Al to use the skills he has long before he became a hellspawn and infiltrate some enemy territory to gather evidence of Jason Winn's dirty dealing when it comes to weapons. The problem is what Spawn does when he find the evidence he is looking for.
Spawn #54 - Story - Todd McFarlane, Pencils - Greg Capullo, Inks - Todd McFarlane & Danny Miki, Letters - Tom Orzechowski, Colors - Brian Haberlin & Dan Kemp
Spawn has returned from hell and Terry Fitzgerald is seeking him out. The truth has finally been accepted by Al's best friend and does this signal Spawn no longer having to face these challenges alone? Only if Spawn can find accept the truth Terry is reveling about his supposed betrayal. Powerful and emotional story beats in this one!