First Issue Club Comic Books
Episodes
Corpse Knight / In Your Skin
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss what it would take for us to not be upset by going to see Endgame again - referring to the promise of "Something new" in th...
Marvel Blind Bags / Fireborn / The HAB
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Spalding balls, Southern Bastards casting, and so much more! We're light on first issue releases this week, so the only ones y...
The Fury of Firestorm
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of first issues this week! We'll talk about Pretty Hate Machine, Everybody Loves a Jewel Theif, Neighborhood Watch, Fury of Firestorm, Web of Ve...
Daredevil / Royals / MAD
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we play a game of "Metal band or comic character?" before talking about first issues with old pal The Budget King! We'll cover Stephanie Phi...
Podsquisite Corpsecast - Issue 11
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The corpsecast hosts are back in Oak Valley Maine talking issue 11 of Exquisite Corpses!
DC Next Level / Spider-Man Trailer
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had some level issues! I tried to fix them in the edit, sorry they go up and down a bit... I did the best I could! This episode we'll talk about...
X-Men United / Tigress Island
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your headphones! It's time for more first issue club. This week Mike and Vargas talk Eve L. Ewings X-Men title that gets the whole gang back to...
Punisher / Is Ted Okay?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the members of the club collectively read Ben Percy's Punisher, Is Ted Okay by Dave Chrisholm, Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral by all the gu...
Podsquisite Corpsecast - Issue 10
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exquisite Corpses has gone double digits! Join Greg and Mike as they cover the issue beat by beat, and speculate about what it all could mean for the ...
White Sky / Wolverine
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A bunch of first issues this week, so we skipped the news and got right to readin'. This week we speculate on Avengers Armageddon while reading a Wolv...
Onslaught of Firsties: Mega Episode
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vargas and Mike walked into the comic shop this week after taking out an equity loan on the podcast studio, to buy something like 12 first issues! I'l...
Crossover Extravaganza
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week had everything: Superheroes, deadites, Riverdale teenages, murderous bears, a planet full of apes, alien vampire babes, haunted dolls, and s...
Podsquisite Corpsecast - Issue 9
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're nearing the end game in Oak Valley Maine! Join us as we recap and speculate about the loose ends of issue 9.
Vargas watched Wonder Man / Malevolent
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not only are we talking Wonder Man & Malevolent from Image Comics (as the title promises!), we're also talking about stolen comics, remembering Sal, t...
Rogue and Psylocke Have Flashbacks
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's episode 420 of first issue club maaaaan! We're talking mostly marvel flashbacks this week with two first issues that take the X-ladies back to re...
Knull Gets His Own Comic
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're covering brand new comics about Knull, Doom, and some Marvel music stars this episode! In the news we've got another record comic sale, and Russ...
Microdosing Marvel Trailers / Ark-M
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How many times will you see Avatar to collect mini-marvel trailers?! We'll talk about them a bit, as well as Archies move to ONI before getting into o...
Best of 2025!
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We'll talk through some of our favorites from the last year! Also in the news... Blind bag woes.
Podsquisite Corpsecast - Issue 8
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another issue, but this time THE ABSOLUTE MOST HAPPENS! Mike D breaks it down for Vargas.
Black Panther: Intergalactic / Wrestle Heist
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a holiday week, so I'm taking some time off from writing podcast descriptions. We do have an episode for you though! The books we cover are in th...
Supergirl Trailer / Absolute Joker / Ordained
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot to talk about this week! Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow's influence is all over the new Supergirl teaser, and we'll break it down. In addition to t...
It's The Greg Show!
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the First Issue Club, Greg reflects on the challenges and quirks of hosting a podcast alone.
Podsquisite Corpsecast - Issue 7
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy November Halloween! Let's break down Exquisite Corpses issue 7 together!
Batman+Deadpool / Ferocious
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've got some stuff to talk about!!! (It's comics. It's been comics the whole time!) - In addition to the books in the title, we'll also try to make ...
Felix Variant Frenzy / TMNT v Godzilla
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, one of the audio editing tools we use suggested a synopsis to me that said this episode was about the liberation that freeform jazz provide...
Alien V Captain America / Harley & Ivy
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's late because we recorded a couple long ones tonight! In this episode Vargas and Mike talk about collections too big for their britches before get...
BONUS: Podsquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 6
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in Oak Valley, and these time we had a death that busted the bracket of one of the club members... WHO WILL IT BE!??!!?
BONUS: Podsquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 5
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay - We just found out our first upload of this failed, so here it is! Not-so-fresh out of the oven one month later... Here's our takes on issue 5 o...
Godzilla vs Kansas City / Return to Sleepy Hollow
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an audio oopsey episode of first issue club! It's mostly intact but beware spooooky tech trouble this halloween. In addition to the books in the ...
Death of Godzilla / X-Men stuff
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giddy-up for episode 409 of the First Issue Club! This week we're chatting about the death of Godzilla, and remembering President Crow. For first issu...
NYCC FOMO / Endeavour / Yuletide
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week its just Vargas and Mike. We'll talk about what we're feeling FOMO about from NYCC, along with a heap of first issues. Aside from the books ...
NYCC Exclusive News / DCKO Controversy
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'M WALKING HERE! In this episode, Greg and Vargas dive into a variety of topics ranging from pranking schools to the latest news from NYCC. What happ...
Absolute Evil / Spider-Man Noir
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode, we pour one out for the passing of Zdarsky Comic News, and speculate what the next Marvel DC Crossover to be announced might be...
Spider-Man MTG cards / Twilight Zone / Kirkman's Skinbreaker
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lotsa firsties as usual! We're talking Madcave's Phantom, Detective Comics 1101 (which is a first issue in spirit by modern day standards), Ultimate H...
Deadpool Batman Crossover / No Man's Land
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk the biggest release since Batman 1 a couple weeks ago... and its another batman book! In the news Batman books sell a lot, and there...
BONUS: Exquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 4
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MORE FREAKY DELIGHTS AWAIT, in Exquisite Corpses Issue 4 - And it might be our favorite of the series thus far! Featured creators in this issue are Ch...
Batman by Matt Fraction / Who To Ban From Cons
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're living in a version of Earth that has two volumes of Batman running simultaneously! Are we blessed or are we cursed?! Find out on this...
Mortal Thor / Immortal Legend Batman / Masterminds / The Invisible Man
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! Mike here — I'm sick and my house is filling with water, so Greg and Vargas gave me the night off. They have an Immortal and Mortal bo...
Event Horizon / Spider-Gwen / Escape
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since last week we had a very special episode, we're talking two weeks of first issues! Vargas has us covered for last week with Superman: Kryptonite ...
Episode 400!!!
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a break from first issues to celebrate a landmark episode, and look back on the best things that have happened in comics since we started the ...
Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone / Orla
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all comics no news! It's a shorty, but come back next week for a whopper, when we'll be celebrating our 400th episode!
BONUS: Exquisite Corpsecast - ISSUE 3
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another bonus episode where we discuss the issues of Exquisite Corpses out on Image comics!
SDCC / Fantastic Four / Speed Racer
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the club debriefs on San Diego Comicon & the Eisners, talks the fates of DCs Absolute & Marvels Ultimate universes, and gets into some Fant...
Early SDCC / Godzilla on IDW
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, were going over day one of SDCC news, talk some exclusives, and slowly make our way to and through this weeks comics which include the new ...
Superman - The Film! (2025)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the club discusses their reactions to the Superman movie from Soup(er) to nuts! The cast, the plot, the reveals - we'll talk about it all. That...
Fantastic Four / Tons of Indies
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking 2 Fantastic Firsties! Fantastic Four 1 by Ryan North is the star of the week, with its new jumping on point to the classic ser...
Captain America by Chip Zdarsky
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to talking the big book of the week (Captain America - duh), we'll cover Sisterhood and Gehenna: Naked Aggression, both out on Image Comic...
News from the Fallout / Don't Forget Your Briefcase
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Budgets back in town, and we're talking about... COUNT EM! THREE new indie comics. News From the Fallout out on Image, Don't Forget Your...
Podsquisite Corpsecast - Issue 2
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Podsquisite Corpsecast!!! We talked about the first issue a few weeks back in one of our regular episodes, so if you n...
Bytchcraft / Krypto - Last Dog of Krypton
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Vargas is a solo act! He's pulled some treasures out of the collection and telling their tales. Mostly how he got them signed. He also read ...
The Popcorn Bucket Special
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, we missed last week and we're sorry for that... But today you get treated with a plethora of issues courtesy of father time. Thats right - TWO W...
Giant-Size X-Men (Vol. 3!) / The Pale Knight
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Vargas and Mike are crackin' into previews and giving you the highlights of what stood out to us. In other news — we warn you to avoid som...
Superman (Dan Slott) / Sleep
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we try to think of two celebrities who have appeared as 3 different high profile comic book characters in movies while discussing the Spider...
Superman Trailer Reactions / Battle Beast
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HEY! We've got a lot to cover this week. The Big 2 treated us with a duo of trailers. DC's mega long Superman trailer, and Marvels teaser/trailer for ...
Star Wars / Captain Planet
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we'll be talking about the Old Guard sequel, an All-Star Superman audio book, comic supplies tariffs, and alternate timeline for marvels altern...
Lost Fantasy / The Slasher's Apprentice
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about wether a newer variant cover can defy the odds, and become a true "Classic" cover over time. AND of course we'll be talking ab...
Predator Vs. Spider-Man / Arcana Royale
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the club chats about the new Predator movie and the Beauty getting adapted into a TV show on FX! WOO! Then we're reading some comix. They're in...
Superior Avengers / Moonshine Bigfoot
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HEY! We're talking about first issues! If you wanna hear about the Fantastic Four trailer, we do that over on our patreon. OTHERWISE, stick around for...
Amazing Spider-Man 1 – Vol. 7 / Tariff Exempt (for now)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking tariffs and what a price increases means for us, and what they might mean for creators, before immediately contradicting ourse...
RIP TFAW.com / Skybound Stock / Absolute Green Lantern
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a ton of first issues this week, and we're talking about as many of em as we can! Shout out to Valiants new Beyond books, that weren't at ou...
Huge Comic News Leak!!
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EMERGENCY BONUS EPISODE! By now, you've surely seen a ton of the news drops from this huge leak across the big 2 and several indie publishers. We're h...
MCU Casting / Hush 2
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by our pal Chris Hacker – Who you might know from the Oblivion Bar Podcast! We talk a little about crawling Planet Comicon in...
The Last Boy / Absolute Flash
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we did what we always do... minus one club member :( — but we've got two great first issues to talk about The Last Boy by Dan Panosian, an...
Space Camper at the Con / Stan Doc / Assorted Crisis Events
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week were talking con prep for our upcoming weekend at Planet Comicon with Boulevard Brewing Co! New beers, new games, and new giveaways to be ha...
Doctor Strange of Asgard / Jedi Knights / Monkey Meat
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the club talks about probably fake concept art for Avengers Doomsday. In addition to the comics in the title, we're also talking about Moth...
Red Hulk / Jumpscare / Room Temp Soda
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about beverage temperature, and what to put in cereal. ALSO, comic books were discussed! We'll chat about Kaiju & the Marvel/DC cro...
Interview Club with Matthew Rosenberg
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Greg has a chat with Club favorite writer Matthew Rosenberg (At minute 9:00 timecode travellers!). During their discussion we get to hear mo...
A Year of Doom Begins / Bug Wars
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking red carpet Robs. We're talkin' early reviews for the new Cap movie. And of course we're thanking Boulevard Brewing Companies Space Campe...
The Fantastic Four Trailer / Bronze Faces & More!
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we break down the Fantastic Four trailer scene by scene before talking about first issue comics. Those comics books include: Alien Pa...
Rocket & Doom Team Up / Captain Planet Returns / Toxic Avenger Saved
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of stuff going on in the world of nerds. In this episode we'll chit-chat about two marvel firsties: Xaviers Secret (which compiles an unlimited ...
Diamond Isn't Forever! / You Won't Feel a Thing
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the club talks about Diamond distributors, then gets into comic books! We read Behemoth, You Won't Feel a Thing, Astonishing Avengers, When ...
2024 Retrospective on Comics
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the club looks back on 2024 to reminisce about what in the comic book landscape we'll remember this even-numbered year for (for better or wo...
Superman Trailer Reactions / Ram V's New Gods
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We spend about 40 minutes talking about a 2-minute trailer, and then get into a handful of comics like a new EC Holiday offering (via Oni), Erica Shul...
The City Beneath Her Feet / West Coast Avengers
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the club plays a little bit of catch-up! We're covering a couple issues from this week, and taking a look back at some of our favorite books...
Dread the Halls / Long Cold Winter / Marvel Unlimited
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the First Issue Club, we dive into three incredible topics perfect for comic book fans! First, we review Long Cold Winter from Mad Cave ...
100 Best Things About Comics... PART 2
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy food with family time for those of ya who celebrate. If you don't, I hope you're having a great normal week! This week we're picking up our list...
The Question / Moon Dogs / Rocketfellers
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we catch up a bit on last weeks comics, and hit a few firsties out on shelves this week! In the news we chat about 2025s free comic book day...
100 Best Things About Comics... PART 1
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Greg and Mike start the definitive list of the top 100 things about comics. We're biting off 100 thru 75 this time around! What waits?! Only li...
Absolute Superman / Batgirl / FML
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on First Issue Club we’re Vargasless, but we must persevere. On the bright side, DC comics is making sure we have something to talk about ...
Something is Killing the Children Special!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Something is Killing the Children. This is your debrief for what Something is Killing the Childen is, or your resource so you ...
NYCC / Space Camper / Absolute Wonder Woman
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week were downloading on the best news from NYCC, getting a tour of the many flavors of the newest flavor of Boulevard Brewing Company's Space Ca...
NYCC Day 1 / Batman & Robin / Vicarious
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a mighty offering of first issues and industry goings-on to get into. Mike D read Vicarious by Ryan Parrott, and Mystique by Declan ...
Abs-swole-glute Batman & More!
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the clear headliner... DC is ALL IN on Absolute Batman, but how does the First Issue Club feel?! We also read Sentinels on Mar...
DC All In Special / Indie Horror Sample Platter
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, DC illuminated us on the next era of comics with the giant-sized DC All In Special! How special was it?! We have takes, so listen and find ...
Thunderbolts* Trailer / The Manchurian / MORE!
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To just read the title and think thats all your getting??! What a disservice to yourself! We have a veritable feast of firsties! Violent Flowers, Knig...
Agatha All Along / The Moon Is Following Us
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spoilers ahead on Agatha All Along! Greg and Mike watch the first two episode of the new Disney+ Marvel spin-off series, and recap it with takes. In t...
Time Waits / Avengers Assemble
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes with news! We'll talk about Magik's solo series, the Penguin reviews, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man preview issue, upcoming vari...
Plastic Man / Minor Arcana / Exceptional X-Men
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OKAY! Andy is doing the heavy lifting this episode, bringing us the news and the most reviews of those sweet sweet comics of the first issue variety. ...
Avengers vs Aliens / Black Panther vs Predator / LIFE
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to the great books in the title, we also read Convert on Image, Wolverine: Revenge & Phases of the Moon Knight. In the news this week, we ...
Spider Society / Jonny Quest / TMNT: Nightwatcher
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've got a lot to discuss. Theres the comics in our title OF COURSE! In addition we also talk about the new Werewolf by Night (Red Band), J...
Power Fantasy / Red Before Black / Kosher Mafia
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: What super hero wouldja be? Todd McFarlanes art style. Too many Dr. Doom covers are too pricey. Stormy Daniels has a comic book. New ...
Black Widow Venomous / Epitaphs from the Abyss
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about the human trafficking bust at SDCC & the Olympic games before getting into our comics of the week. In addition to our bo...
SDCC / TMNT / Witchblade
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the club discusses SDCC rumors, the newest gossip about comic book shows and movies, and Marvel replacing the last page of your comic with ...
X-Men / Gaiman / Kid Venom / Indie Pub Moves
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're unfortunately discussing/navigating another comic community accusation of assualt. Next, we'll get into independent publisher moves wi...
St. Louis Review / Zatanna / Infinity Watch
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People are fleeing St. Louis! Should they be? Greg has the details on how STL is performing in comic shops and coolness. Next we've got a Marvel Blood...
Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime / Roderick and the City of Morhil
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a special "AND THE" episode, as we discuss Marvels Uncle Scrooge AND THE Infinity Dime, along with the Comixology Exclusive Roderick AND ...
The Episode Where Doug Talks About CGC
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PATREON PREVIEW We're gearing up for Boulevardia this week so we decided to give you the Patreon where our friend Doug tells us about all his troub...
TMNT: Alpha / Scarlet / Ultimates
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big, bulky, and boisterous... A F.I.C episode like none before it. Greg and Andy are joined by Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) and Badr Milli...
William of Newbury / Grommets / Kid Juggernaut
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about current Kickstarters & Humble Bundles, before getting to comix. What comics??? They're in the title bub! No need to read...
Union Jack the Ripper / Butchers Boy
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talkin'. WHY? Becuase theres new stuff to talk about each and every week, and its the duty and responsibility of the First Issue Club to ...