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Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Krakin’ Krakoa #26: My Favorite 2019 X-Men Dawn of X Comic!
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I definitely would not have predicted Gerry Duggan and Matteo Lolli’s Marauders would be my favorite “Dawn of X” X-Men comic in 2019 – particu...
Krakin’ Krakoa #25: New Mutants #3 Review – Who Are The (New) New Mutants?
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The third issue of New Mutants is the first solely written by Ed Brisson with art by Flaviano, and it’s a trip back from space to Krakoa and a whole...
Krakin’ Krakoa #24: X-Force #3 Review – The Lives & Deaths of Professor X
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Through three issues X-Force continues to improve and build on the promise of House of X. It’s one of my favorite Dawn of X titles, and issue three ...
Krakin’ Krakoa #23: Fallen Angels #2 Review – The Regression of Laura Kinney By The Coward Fallen Angels
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
November 27 2019 – the day before Thanksgiving – was the first new comic book day in approximately 4 months with at least three new X-Men ...
Best Comics Ever #60: Absolute Carnage – Post-Game Report – Full Review!
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Absolute Carnage wrapped up this week: I’ll review the full event, complete with tie-ins, and discuss what it means for the Marvel Universe! Spo...
Best Comics Ever #59: DC’s Event Leviathan Post-Game Report – Full Review!
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DC’s six issue “Event Leviathan” comes to a close, with the final chapter in Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev’s frustratin...
Deep Dives #4: World of Watchmen – How Doomsday Clock & HBO Watchmen Approach Sequels
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month John & Dave tackle Doomsday Clock by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank in relation to HBO’s Watchmen and the original limited series by ...
Previously On #90: How Does New Mutants #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X?
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on “Previously On,” I’m digging into New Mutants #1 and answering questions about the comics role in Dawn of X, and some...
How Does X-Force #1 Fit Into X-Men Dawn of X?
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This was a big week for X-Men comics, as it’s the first week since House of X #1 launched that Marvel published two separate X-Men titles on ...
Best Comics Ever #58: The Road to Annihilation Scourge!
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel’s bringing back the Annihilation event title for a mini-crossover this December 2019, Annihilation Scourge! I’m breaking down what ...
Best Comics Ever #57: Will Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Return in 2020? Is it Already Back?!
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I explore what’s become of the Ultimate Universe since Secret Wars (2015), how Marvel’s quietly bringing it back before our eyes in 2019, ...
Krakin Krakoa #13: What Does Jean Grey’s Costume Tell Us About Phoenix in Dawn of X?
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Krakin’ Krakoa #13, my analysis of House of X / Powers of X, I’m considering why Jean Grey is wearing her Marvel Girl costume, and what...
Krakin’ Krakoa #12: The Unspoken History of Hickman’s X-Men
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Krakin’ Krakoa #12, my analysis of House of X / Powers of X, I’m investigating Moira X’s journal entries and mapping them to the ...
Deep Dives #3: House of X/Powers of X – What Makes an X-Men Reinvention Successful?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month John & Dave tackle House of X and Powers of X by Jonathan Hickman, RB Silva, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia and collaborators. For previ...
Krakin Krakoa #11: Road to Dawn of X (Hickman’s 2019 X-Men Relaunch)!
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into current Marvel Comics X-Men relaunch with Dawn of X coming to comic shops in 2019! For the video: For the full reading order: Hickman X-Men ...
Best Comics Ever #56: Where to Start With Marvel Comics (Fresh Start Era)!
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into current Marvel Comics for the first time ever, or first time in a while, with this fast track guide on where to start! For the video: For th...
Krakin’ Krakoa #10: Who’s the Missing Red King in House of X?
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In House of X #6 we get our first glimpse of Krakoa’s mutant leaders, the Quiet Council of Krakoa. On today’s Krakin Krakoa X-Men explorat...
Krakin’ Krakoa #9: Namor & The X-Men (Powers of X Companion!)
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At times, Namor the Sub-Mariner has challenged even Apocalypse for title of “First Mutant.” So why is it that the King of Atlantis is *the...
Best Comics Ever #55: The Return of Marvel 2099!
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 80 years it will be 2099, and Marvel is bringing back their future Marvel 2099 comic book universe as a result! Late 2019 will feature a 2099 cross...
Krakin’ Krakoa #8: The Secret History of Apocalypse’s Horsemen (and an Eternals Theory?!)
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the real first horsemen of Apocalypse? What role will they play in the Dawn of X? And What do Jack Kirby’s Eternals have to do with Apoc...
CBH Deep Dives: The Immortal Hulk!
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month John & Dave tackle The Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, and various collaborators. For the video: For more, check out the full...
Krakin’ Krakoa #7: Is Scarlet Witch a Mutant? Should She Be?
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the pages of House of X, Wanda Maximoff (The Scarlet Witch) is referred to as “The Great Pretender” and listed as one of the most devas...
Best Comics Ever #54: The Road to King Thor!
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thor vs Loki at the end of time! I explain the history of “Future Thor” throughout Jason Aaron’s complete run since 2012!...
Best Comics Ever #53: Road to DC’s The Infected (History of the Batman Who Laughs!)
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this “Road To” I share the history of the Batman Who Laughs, and how it all builds to the latest DC Comics crossover, Year of the Vill...
Krakin Krakoa #6: Something Sinister – The Essential Mister Sinister Comics
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mister Sinister For the video: For more, check out the full guides on Comic Book Herald: Mister Sinister reading order Comics discussed include: + X-M...
Best Comics Ever #52: Krakin’ Krakoa #5 – The History of Nimrod
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this House of X / Powers of X companion, I breakdown the history of Nimrod, one of the deadliest villains in the X-Men’s history! For the f...
Best Comics Ever #51: Krakin Krakoa #4 – The History of the Phalanx!
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The history of the Phalanx, alien foes of the X-Men and new players in the scope of Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X! [Powerpress] ...
Best Comics Ever #50: The Road to Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium!
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2019 marks the return of DC’s Legion of Super-Heroes! I dive into the “Road To” Millennium which will bring back the Legion, and exp...
Best Comics Ever #49: Krakin Krakoa #3 – The Uncanny History of Moira MacTaggert!
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The history of Moira MacTaggert, a major player in the pages of House of X! For more, check out the full write-up on Comic Book Herald: Moira MacTagg...
Best Comics Ever #48: The Green Lantern – Morrison’s Resurrecting DC’s Silver Age!
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Grant Morrison so keen on reviving DC’s Silver Age in 2019? John & I explore The Green Lantern in depth, looking at the use of Silve...
Best Comics Ever #47: Secrets of House of X!
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I explore the references to Marvel history throughout the Jonathan Hickman written series House of X and Powers of X. For more, check out the full ...
Best Comics Ever #46: The History of Professor X!
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From Uncanny X-Men #1 to House of X #1, this is your road to the history of Professor X! For more check out the full guide on Comic Book Herald: Profe...
Best Comics Ever #45: The Connected Marvel Comics-Verse of Writer Donny Cates
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From “Thanos Wins” to Absolute Carnage, this is your road to the Marvel Universe by writer Donny Cates! For more check out the full guide ...
Best Comics Ever #44: Best Comics of 2019 (So Far) Pt. 2!
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John and I discuss our top 11 picks for best comics of the year to date! For the full list check out: https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-best-comics-...
Best Comics Ever #43: Best Comics of 2019 (So Far) Pt. 1
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by John Galati to discuss our picks for best comics of the year to date! For the full list check out: https://www.comicbookherald.com...
The Road to MCU Phase 4! Reading Companion For Every Movie & Show!
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since Avengers: Endgame we know what the outline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will look like through 2021. In a blend of unmi...
Best Comics Ever #41: Ranking New X-Men, Little Bird, & War of the Realms!
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite new & complete stories in Marvel Unlimited this month including: Comics discussed: New X-Men Little Bird Criminal (2019) War of the Re...
Best Comics Ever #40: The Best DC Comics of 2019
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite comics of the year so far, discussed and ranked! You can watch it all via my DC’s Best of 2019 video! Comics discussed include: + Aq...
Best Comics Ever #39: The Best Marvel Comics of 2019
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite comics of the year so far, discussed and ranked! You can watch it all via my Marvel’s Best of 2019 video! Comics discussed include: ...
The Best Comics To Read With Spider-Man: Far From Home!
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comics to read before & after Spider-Man: Far From Home. You can watch it all via my Spider-Man: Far From Home video! Comics discussed include: Am...
The Road to DC’s Year of the Villain!
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Setting you up for DC’s 2019 linewide “Year of the Villain!”. You can watch it all via my Year of the Villain video! Comics discusse...
The Road to Hickman’s X-Men!
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I provide background and recommended reading to set you up for Marvel’s all-new series by Jonathan Hickman, House of X and Powers of X. You can ...
Best Comics Ever #35: Heroes in Crisis, Flex Mentallo, Cosmic Ghost Rider Ranked!
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite new & complete stories in Marvel Unlimited this month including: Comics discussed: Flex Mentallo Heroes in Crisis Cosmic Ghost Rider F...
The Road to Event Leviathan
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I provide background and recommended reading to set you up for DC’s Event Leviathan. You can watch it all via my Road to Leviathan video. Comic...
Best Comics Ever #34: My Favorite Marvel Unlimited Reads – May 2019
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite new & complete stories in Marvel Unlimited this month including: Comics discussed: Sentry #1 to #5 X-Men: Black – (villains) Mul...
Road to Absolute Carnage
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I provide background and recommended reading to set you up for Marvel’s Absolute Carnage! Comics discussed include: Venom Vol. 1 by Donny Cates ...
Best Comics Ever #33: Murder Falcon, Thor vs. Mangog, & Bendis’ Superman!
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I rank new stories on the best comics of all time list including 1 inside the top 100! Comics discussed include: Murder Falcon Thor: To Wake...
Marvel “Fresh Start” Year One in Review!
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I review the first full year of Marvel Fresh Start, and talk about what’s to come in Fresh Start Year Two! For related comics, check out Comic B...
Best Comics Ever #32: 500 stories ranked! Ranking Classic Iron Man, Cap, & 2018 Thor!
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I rank enough stories on the best comics of all time list to get us to 500 total stories! Comics discussed include: Captain America Epic Col...
Best Comics Ever #31: Immortal Hulk, Runaways, & Venom!
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reviewing new complete story arcs added to Marvel Unlimited during March 2019. Comics discussed include: Immortal Hulk #1 to #6 Runaways #7 to #12 Ven...
Road to War of the Realms
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Book Herald’s guide to Marvel’s 2019 event, the War of the Realms! For the full Comic Book Herald, check out the War of the Realms r...
Best Comics Ever #30: Ranking Ultimates, The Authority, & Deconnick’s Captain Marvel!
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m placing slew of new reads on the best comics of all time list! Comics discussed include: The Ultimates The Authority Captain Marve...
Best Comics Ever #29: Ranking Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, & Thor On The All Time List!
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I spend the *entire* episode trying to fit Silver Age Marvel Comics onto the best comics of all time list! Comics discussed include: Amazing Spider-Ma...
What’s Up With Captain Marvel Comics in 2019?
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, and the comic book history fast track you need to understand where Carol’s at in the Marvel Un...
Best Comics Ever #28: World War Frank, Infinity Countdown, & MU Updates For February 2019
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I work my way through all the new, complete story arcs in Marvel Unlimited from mid-Jan through mid-Feb 2019. Listen in and read-along! Comics discuss...
Best Comics Ever #27: All Time List Updates – Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Umbrella Academy & More!
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The best comics of all time list expands with another round of books ranked, including: The Stan and Steve Silver Age Dr. Strange The first thirty iss...
Road to the Age of X-Man!
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Marvel’s “Age of X-Man” approaches, I put together a quick “Road To” guide to help readers prepare! You can find the ...
Best Comics Ever #26: Dan Slott’s Last Spider-Man Story, New Exiles, & Marvel Unlimited Adds for Jan ’19
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about the new complete stories added to Marvel Unlimited over the past month, including the following: Amazing Spider-Man #794 to #801 (Dan Slo...
Best Comics Ever #25: All Time Updates — Black Hammer, Immortal Hulk, & Copra!
06 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new batch of comics added to the best comics of all time list, including one inside the top 50! Comics discussed include: Black Hammer Copra Immorta...
Best Comics Ever #24: Best of Marvel Unlimited (12.1 to 12.15)
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This pod I talk about a slew of great new story arcs added to Marvel Unlimited, including several that made it onto my list of the best 20 comics of...
Best Comics Ever #23: All Time List Updates Including Mister Miracle & Mighty Thor (Jane Foster)!
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A new batch of comics added to the best comics of all time list, including one inside the top 40! Comics discussed include: Mister Miracle Mighty Thor...
Best Comics Ever #22: Marvel Legacy Stories (Mighty Thor, Avengers No Surrender, Rogue & Gambit!)
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A new round of recently completed story arcs added to Marvel Unlimited! I cover a Bucky and Hawkeye team-up in Tales of Suspense, the end of The Mi...
Best Comics Ever #21: Best Comics Of All Time Updates (November 2018)
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Comic Book Herald “Best Comics of All Time” list is updated to include new comics I read throughout the month of October. New addition...
Best Comics Ever #20: What’s New In Marvel Unlimited (10.1 to 10.15)
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about the embarrassment of riches added to the Marvel Unlimited catalog this month, including new complete Thanos, Black Panther, and Daredevi...
The Road to Spider-Geddon
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New episode walking through the essential background and context for Marvel’s 2018 Spider-Geddon event series. You can find the full list of r...
Best Comics Ever #18: Best Comics of All Time List Updates – Abominable Charles Christopher, Hawkeye (2016), Black Orchid & More!
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
September reads have pushed Comic Book Herald’s best comics of all time rankings up to 441 total comics, from Watchmen to Wanted. I discuss and ...
The Road to Heroes in Crisis
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Book Herald’s guide on background to Heroes in Crisis, the comics that got us to the 2018 to 2019 DC Comics event, and an overview of Her...
Best Comics Ever #17: What’s New in Marvel Unlimited (9.9 to 9.16)
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Best Comics Ever, I dive in to the recently completed story arcs added to Marvel Unlimited, looking at 3 longer Marvel Legacy era runs: C...
Best Comics Ever #16: What to Read in Marvel Unlimited (8.26 to 9.2)
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Best Comics Ever, I dive in to the recently completed story arcs added to Marvel Unlimited, including a whole bunch of Marvel Legacy titl...
Best Comics Ever #15: The Best Comics I Read In August ’18!
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
15 new comics added to Comic Book Herald’s best comics of all time list: Comics not discussed on the podcast include: Royal City Vol. 1 Runaways...
Best Comics Ever #14: Runaways Relaunch, Doctor Strange by Donny Cates, Cap by Waid & Samnee, & More!
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Covering all the new full story arcs added to Marvel Unlimited the weeks of August 12 and August 19, 2018! Includes some of the best of Marvel Legacy,...
Best Comics Ever #13: New Full Story Arcs in Marvel Unlimited — 8.1 to 8.15
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All-new all-different feature on Best Comics Ever this week, as a I get into new comics released in Marvel Unlimited that completed full story arcs. T...
Best Comics Ever #12: Favorite Comics Read In July 2018
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time to add a bunch of great comics to the best comics of all time list! This month I hone in on My Favorite Thing is Monsters, You Are Deadpool, Bar...
Best Comics Ever #11: Ant-Man & The Wasp Discussion!
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I review and dissect Ant-Man & The Wasp with my Dad and brothers! We get into: Was this the right time for this movie in the MCU? How will Ant-...
Best Comics Ever #10: Dave’s Faves For June 2018
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The third episode for June adds all the comics I read this month to Comic Book Herald’s best comics of all time! Related Reading Orders: DC Reb...
Best Comics Ever #9: DC Rebirth Year Two
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The June edition of Best Comics Ever is underway, as I use the completion of DC Rebirth Year Two as an excuse to re-examine this era of DC Comics. I’...
Best Comics Ever Ep #8: Origins of DC Rebirth!
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The June edition of Best Comics Ever is underway, as I use the completion of DC Rebirth Year Two as an excuse to re-examine this era of DC Comics. I&#...
Best Comics Ever Ep #7: Thanos Comics Ranked!
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The second monthly topic on Best Comics Ever is all about Thanos and Marvel cosmic events including the Infinity Saga! On this episode I discuss: Wher...
Best Comics Ever Ep #6: Every Marvel Cosmic Event Ranked!
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The second monthly topic on Best Comics Ever is all about Thanos and Marvel cosmic events including the Infinity Saga! On this episode I discuss: The ...
Best Comics Ever Ep #5: The Origins of Thanos & The Infinity Saga!
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The second monthly topic on Best Comics Ever is all about Thanos and the early 90’s Marvel event: The Infinity Saga! On this episode I discuss: ...
Best Comics Ever Ep #4: Avengers Infinity War w/ My Dad & Brother!
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with my Dad and brother for a lengthy conversation about all things Avengers: Infinity War. We discuss: Where does it rank in the MCU? Does...
Best Comics Ever #3: DC Metal Pt. 3 – The All Time Ranking!
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Comics Ever podcast returns for episode #3 to rank DC Metal on Comic Book Herald’s best comics of all time! I cover what goes into my rank...
Episode #2: DC Metal Pt. 2 — Ranking Events of the 2010’s!
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In DC Metal part 2, I look at where DC Metal ranks against the Marvel & DC comic book events of the 2010s! Also — what makes a good comic bo...
Episode #1: DC Metal Pt. 1 — Overview & Highlights!
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The debut episode of Comic Book Herald’s all-new podcast, Best Comics Ever! We’ll be going deep on DC Metal throughout April 2018. This ep...
Introducing Best Comics Ever: A Podcast By Comic Book Herald
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Book Herald has a podcast! Well, a podcast introduction! Look at me on the cutting edge of new media! Give it a listen below: I’m extremel...