First Issue Club Comic Books

Best Comic Stuff of 2023

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 2023 First Issue Club BESTIES! We've got categories like BEST COMICS WRITER, BEST COMICS ARTIST, BEST INDIE COMIC, BEST MARVEL OR DC CO...

2024 Comic Book Predictions

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First Issue Club looks into the crystal ball for another years end, to gaze upon the possibities the next year holds. We'll be speculating on trends i...

Beyond Real / Masterpiece / Our Bones Dust

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back from a little break, and have takes! Greg annoints himself a cancel pig, and works us through some controversy surrounding Mark Millar this...

Holy Roller / Lotus Land / Marvel Gang War

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, comic book enthusiasts and casual readers alike! In today’s episode, we delve into the captivating world of graphic novels with a focu...

Ed Brubaker on WHERE THE BODY WAS... & more!

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we got to talk to Ed Brubaker about his new book WHERE THE BODY WAS, with art from Jacob Phillips and Sean Phillips. It's coming to comic sh...

The Deviant / Aliens / updated MCU movie schedule

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! The Club recounts the newest Marvel movie updates. We cover a TON of new first issues and gush about interviewing Ed Brubaker!!! What a time to ...

Punisher / Petrol Head / Spoiler Free Marvels Convo

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THIS WEEK Vargas and Mike chop it up about the latest in the MCU with The Marvels coming out and the Echo trailer dropping. We get into some TKO books...

Universal Monsters: Dracula / Paladin of Axes/ Alan Scott Green Lantern

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! Candy! Comics! Monsters! It’s Halloween Week and we couldn’t be happier. We talk about our favorite treats and comics to ingest for the sea...

Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees / Hack Slash Back to School / JL vs Godzilla vs Kong

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're covering first issues with long titles, so you know The First Issue Clubs episode title is DOUBLE EX EL! We chat some of latest comic ...

Army of Darkness / Batman: City of Madness/ Capwolf

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! This week we kick off the spooky season with some truly sinister comic books. We start to get some NYCC breaking news and Dynamite has decided t...

Power-Girl / The Flash / Usagi Yojimbo

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!We travel through the Speed Force and then argue about it for 45 minutes. Greg, Vargas, and Mike D breakdown the week’s hottest gossip and cool...

Uncanny Spider-Man / Wonder Woman / Batman: The Gargoyle of Gotham

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! A double sized episode as we cover TWO WEEKS of comic book issues. We also discuss WhatNot etiquette. Fables in the public domain. NYCC Panel Ma...

Our Big CGC Shipment - Patreon Preview

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the club went into overtime on the Patreon, as we were oh-so-excited to crack open our graded comics we just got back from CGC! So instead ...

Birds of Prey / Kill Your Darlings / Crusader

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!We have a full house this week! (Sans: the milkman, and the paperboy, and evening TV) So many first issues this week we’re bursting at the seam...

Omnibus Interview / New Mutant Ms Marvel / Kaptara

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! This episdoe Andy and Greg try a new recording methond while MikeD takes the week off and then we sit down and interview Travis and Kenny, the c...

Realm of X / Gunbreed / Orson Wells: Warrior of the Worlds

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have no Greg (BOOO!) But we have a lot of first issues to discuss (YAAAAY!) Join us as we talk preview copies, wearing gloves while read...

The Cull / Uncanny Avengers / The Madness

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!All dressed up and ready to party! The Club talks about Marvel editorial shakeups, Cullen Bunn back at The House of Ideas, AWA continues their wi...

THE ENFIELD GANG MASSACRE / Knight Terrors / Amazing Spider-Man 31

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!Greg and Mike go through the news of the week and then dissect ASM 31 and the journey all the characters will be going through the next few month...

First Issue Club: Planet Patreon

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! As a special treat to our audience, and to give our hosts a break, we’re giving you a special PREVIEW of the First Issue Club Patreon! What se...

Ribbon Queen / Hellfire Gala 2023

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! We breakdown all the hottest SDCC news and the WINNERS of this year's Eisner Awards. Oh, and comic books…we also talk about comic books OTHER ...

Blade / Moon Knight / Big Game

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!SDCC!!! There… We said it. We don’t have any updates about it but we acknowledge that it’s happening. We DO talk about the new Punisher, Un...

Antarctica / Fishflies / TMNT X Stranger Things

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!Spider-Boy has taken the world by storm and Marvel is here to profit off it! New ‘Sidekick’ variants are hitting your shelves soon and they’...

Swan Songs / Captain America Cold War Wrap-up

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking W. Maxwell Prince's new anthology mini Swan Songs, which has a different artist taking the reigns each issue to tell a story a...

The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos / Comic Recap

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! A resounding and monotonous episode with the boys of First Issue Club. We’re talking about new comics and breaking news of the week. Reviews? ...

The Incredible Hulk / Ultimate Invasion / Tenement

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! It’s our 300th episode!!! To celebrate we make an extra long show. Firstly we recap the Transformers news and the excitement we have to read i...

Void Rivals / Battle Chasers / Transformers Universe

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! This week Greg is left all alone in the studio as Mike D and Vargas are out living fulfilling lives. Greg talks all the deets on the sudden news...

In Hell We Fight / TMNT x Street Fighter / You’ve Been Canceled

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! The Club talks about the new Birds of Prey series coming this fall on DC comics. We gushed for WAY too long about The Predator FINALLY becoming ...

Spider-Man Drama / Power Girl / Cat Fight

02 Jun 2023

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NEWS! Mike and Greg dive head first into the recent Spider-Man drama and the death that shook social media. Was it earned? Corporate Synergy? We discu...

Fury / Super Massive / City Boy

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! The boys of FIC are back once again. We dig into the new Hasbro X Marvel team up to bring ROM and Micronauts BACK to Marvel. Grant Morrison team...

Silk / Ghostlore

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, Vargas and Mike catch up about our Free Comic Book Day hauls, before gushing over the new volume of Silk out on Marvel Comics, and ...

Peacemaker Tries Hard / Survival / Astro Bot

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! The gang’s all here!!! We got a full house this week and no better time to have all hands on deck. We talk IDW fallout, crossover crisis, and ...

Green Arrow / Alien / New Mutants Lethal Legion

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talk about Power Girls new solo title penned by Leah Williams coming out in September, preview the titles of some "Dark" What-if issues o...

Superboy / Terrorwar / Avengers Assemble Omega

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're back doing what we always do! Talking comics and comic book stuff. To be more specific, in this one we're highlighting changes to CGC ...

GOTG: Grootfall / World TR33 / The Seasons Have Teeth

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike D and Vargas are the dynamic duo highlignting all the most important nerd news including new publisher DSTLRY, The Marvels trailer, new...

Planet of the Apes / The Ambassadors / Hairball

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! This week, the boys dissect and interpret the true meaning of ‘Selling Superman’ the upcoming documentary that will be highlighting a man an...

Planet Comicon Recap / The Neighbors / Dr Strange

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! The Club talks about their time at Planet Comicon Kansas City. The shining highs and the devastating lows. Much like all Comicons; it was a roll...

Forged / NO/ONE / Red Goblin

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! Another week of comic book reviews and news with the boys of FIC. We hit all the juicy tidbits and hot gossip. Should Shazam give up his secret ...

Boulevard Brews! / Con Etiquette / Quantumania Takes

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we team up with part-time club-member Adam from our favorite brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company! We're talking give-aways, beers that'...

Murderworld: Game Over / Red Zone / Phantom Road

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! We are BACK for another week of comic book news and reviews. In this episode we discuss the Soda Wars that ravaged so many homes in the 90’s a...

Blue Book / Local Man / Patreon Preview

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! Mike D is away for this episode so Vargas and Greg take the opportunity to showcase the new show that will be premiering on the Patreon later th...

Nightcrawlers / Danger Street / Quantumania

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! Greg, Andy and Mike D  get together to discuss the most breaking comic book news in one of the most exciting ways you can think of. They run do...

Dawn of DC / Harrower / Monarch

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! The boys are back once again for another beautiful week of comic book goodness. MikeD updates us on the Dawn of DC, Vargas takes us on a ride wi...

DC under the Gunn / New Turtles / X-talkin'

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the club entertains Mike's B-Day dreams by talking X-Men at length, and we also get excited about James Gunns DC announcements. Later, our ...

Breaking News / Immortal Sergeant / Captain America: Ghost Army

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!   Back for another week of comic book conversations and quarrels. Mike D tries to make his catchphrase for the show stick while Vargas and Greg...

Black Cloak / Pregnant Joker / Dark Web Rundown

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!   The whole Club is back together for this week’s episode! Mike D, Greg, and Vargas discuss proper eBay etiquette and some successes they’v...

2023 Predictions / Spy Superb / Dead Seas

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!   Mike D and Vargas pilot this episode and cover the communities most breaking news. Mike D gives his 2023 predictions for comic related media....

Best of 2022: Writers, Illustrators, Comics, & More

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode, the club looks back fondly on 2022 by going around the horn and comparing our individual picks for several "best of" categories...

Holiday Hangover with First Issue Club

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CHEERS AND JEERS IT'S FIC IN YOUR EARS!!!   Tis the season for obligatory holiday episodes from your favorite podcasts, and First Issue Club is no di...

Kyle Starks Interview / Iron Man #1 / Zoom Tutorial

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS!   Greg and Andy were lucky enough to interview the incredibly talented writer, Kyle Starks. You’re probably very familiar with Kyle’s previ...

Hexware #1 / The Mike D Method / Gargoyles #1

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! - First Issue Club is now posting written reviews on our website! Aftershock & Action Lab screwing over creators. Comics Workers United is movin...

Plush #1 / Namor's Bulge / Fantastic Four #1

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NEWS! Namor's bulge digitally smallened, Make Marvel Male Again loser propaganda, We know the historical name for Gotham, Marvel's queer Captain Ameri...

Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise/ Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike D, Greg, and Vargas discuss comic book news and recommend some recent first issues.   Greg read Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise #1 written and draw...

Kroma #1 / DC's Confusing Reboots / Voyagis #1

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike D, Greg Licktieg, and Vargas discuss comic book news and recommend some recent first issues.     Greg read Kroma #1 written and drawn by Lorenz...

SNL Superhero Cast / Blue Flame #1

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was recorded June 1st, 2021 for our Patreon! Join us at patreon.com/firstissueclub   Mike D, BudgetKing, and Greg Licktieg discuss Blue...

More comic book goodness

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The title says it all.

Marvel Snap! / Tales from the Shop / Recommends

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about a treacherous visit to a comic shop, playing Marvel Snap, Liefeld art at auction, recommendations on new series, and oh so muc...

Spooky favorites / 90s Nostalgia

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We recommend a few of our favorite spooky series, and talk about what hits us in the feels for some 90's comics nostalgia. 

Top First Issues of Summer 2022 / State of DCEU / #ProtectPeach

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back baby! This week, Greg and Mike each rattle of their 5 favorite first issues they read over Summer break. We'll also get into Peach Momoko's...

Thor: Love & Thunder!

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're popping in during our summer break after watching Thor: Love & Thunder! We're talking about the plot, phase 4, fan reactions, & all our own take...

Boulevardia 2022 Coverage

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a rare and one-of-a-kind event. It’s our first ever recorded live episode. We’re broadcasting from Boulevardia’s Podcas...

T.T.F.N. & H.A.G.S from F.I.C.

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're going on Summer break at First Issue Club, and have an extra long ramblin' episode before we go! Will we ever be back? Not even Destiny from the...

Dr. Strange Spoilers (minutes 6-25) / First Issue Round Up

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You got the time codes in the title! We're talking Dr. Strange from minute 6 to 25 so if you wanna avoid spoilers proceed carefully! (We'll worn ya ag...

Twig by Skottie Young & Kyle Strahm

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the club talks some format changes, gets off track pretty quick, and discusses the Dr. Strange red carpet, before we FINALLY get to our boo...

Naughty List (aftershock) / Blood Stained Teeth (image)

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks show features a couple indie treats! Ones about a Vampire, and the other follows Santa Claus... and somehow they both seem to be leading to...

Break Out / We Only Kill Each Other / Dark Beach (Part 2 April Comix)

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Break Out (Dark Horse) is arriving from hit maker Zach Kaplan. We Only Kill Each Other (Comixology) from Stephanie Phillips is a great history hit. Da...

Image! 30th Anthology / G.I. Joe 40th Anniversary (Part 1 April Comix)

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So much celebration! Image turning 30! G.I. Joe Turning 40. And they both have comics to celebreate!  Image makes the best anthology, and we talk abo...

Immortal X-Men / The Future of SDCC

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Immortal X-Men is out by Kieron Gillen. It launches a new look at the Quit Council of X-men.  In news SDCC is taking it to the big leauges in their f...

Ghost Cage (Image) / Paul Dano writes a comic

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ghost Cage from Nick Dragotta comes to image and it's jam packed with all the best sh*t a comic can contain.  Rob Leifeld is up to his weird antics a...

Slumber (Image) / Dark Horse Acquired / Ms. Marvel (TV Show)

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dark Horse Comics is Acauired by a videogame company. Ms. Marvel released a trailer to let us know what the series will be like, and some fans aren't ...

Little Monsters / Punisher

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast (lovingly brought to you by Boulevard Brewing Companies Space Camper Cosmic IPA), we're going to be covering LITTLE MONSTERS #1 on IMA...

Rogue Sun on Image Comics

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Radiant Black Universe is expanding quickly with it's first tie in book Rogue Sun landing this week by Ryan Parrott! Plus news!

Step By Bloody Step / Ghost Rider

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Step By Bloody Step is a wordless comic by Simon (Si) Spurrior on Image, and it is truly wonderful in every way! Then we have the newest Ghost Rider ...

Iron Fist / Comixology Update

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we've got a lot on our plate. A new Iron Fist's identity is revealed, and a Comixology update has fans sweating. As always we're brought to ...

Land of The Living Gods / Top 10 Movers in Comic Value

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We cover Land Of The Living Gods by Isaac Mogajane and Santtos on Aftershock This indie comic is quite the trip, we discuss the dieing earth scenario ...

Until My Knuckles Bleed / Monkey Prince / Episode 250

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Until My Knuckles Bleed (Behemoth) By Victor Santos is covered this week, and it's a bloody noir 90s must check out.  Monkey Prince (DC) drops a new ...

SAGA RETURNS!

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited Saga is back (with issue #55 after a hiatus that seemed to last forever), so we're devoting an entire episode to just this book. You ...

She-Hulk (Rowell) / Moon Knight Trailer

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking mostly Marvel, covering Rainbow Rowell & Roge Antonio's new She-Hulk run (with amazing covers by Jen Bartel!), and get into th...

Joe Hill's Rain / Ace the Bat Hound

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're choppin it up about the vote for the new X-Men member, Ace the Bat Hounds Origin, Thor hitting 750 issues, and of course we read our b...

Bylines in Blood on Aftershock / How much Batman is enough?

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week brings us a really cool future noir mystery on Aftershock with Bylines in Blood! What is it about? Is it good? Was there subtext? Perhaps in...

The 2022 Marvel Preview Show / Timeless (Marvel)

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 has a lot in store with Marvel and they are showcasing their stuff the one-shot first issue Timeless!  Get all the sneak peaks, specs, updates a...

C2E2 Recap / MCU Spidey & Hawkeye / Batgirls #1

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's our year end extra long special, and there's a lot to discuss! I went to C2E2 for the club, and give a recap/review of the experience. Next, we'l...

CROSSTALK: Crossover #10

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We (John Mayer & Mayor John) are back one last time to cover an issue of Cates & Shaws Crossover, after finally getting confirmation of who our narrat...

Batman #118 / Devil's Reign (Zdarsky) / Celebrating George Perez

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New Batman #1 - in the form of a #118 from Josh Williamson.  Chip Zdarsky drops his Daredevil mini-series with Devil's Reign  Also we take sometime ...

Spider-Mania / Zestworld / Justice League Incarnate

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weird week for first issues! We try to make sense of Justice League Incarnate after navigating the Spider-hype, and the announcement of a new online c...

Black Panther / Hulk / Is Alex Ross the cover artist G.O.A.T.?

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First issues abound! This week we read new volumes of two classics from Marvel. Its Black Panther, its Hulk. What else do we need to say? Nothing. Pre...

Radio Apocalypse (Ram V) / Robins (Tim Seeley / Turkey Day Comix Pod

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get stuffed on more than stuffing this thanksgiving, get your fill of the best #1 comics! And finish off with a side of comics news, goodbye cranberry...

Venom / What's The Furthest Place From Here

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Al Ewing and Ram V give us symbiotes in space, on earth, and maybe even on the celestial plane? We're not sure, but what we do know is that symbiotes ...

Newburn (Zdarsky) / Human Target (Tom King) / Image Publisher Workers Union Chat

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2 noir books! Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips rlease Newburn on Image - and it is a crime thriller full meal from start to finish. D.C. wasn't going t...

Cross Talk: Crossover #9

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Who-Dun-It continues in one of our favorite issues of Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw's Crossover! As always the club speculates as to what the meaning b...

House of Slaughter / D.C. vs. Vampires / No More 2nd Prints for Image

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James Tynion IV wrote the 2 hotest books this week, and we are covering them (what can't this guy do?) House of Slaughter is the backstory to Somethin...

Publisher Anniversaries / Nubia & the Amazons / Catwoman: Lonely City

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back to chop it up about comic delays, shows looking for a new networks, big anniversaries for some big indie publishers. For our books, we're c...

Cross Talk: Crossover #8

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're choppin' it up about the return of Cates, murder mysteries, the official beginning of a new Crossover arch, and animation cels for som...

DC FanDome / Bisexual Superman

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DC FanDome happened and there was a lot of news. We Talk The Batman trailer, Black Atom announcements, Flash announcements, Wonder Woman announcements...

Top 7 First Issues This Week / New Amazing Spider-Man Arc

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wow - So many great comics to talk about, and we threw Amazing Spider-Man into the lot since it is a new jumping on point, or as some might call it......

The 5th Wednesday Slump / Deathstroke Inc. / Gun Honey / Hellraiser (the film)

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some say that the 5th Wednesday in a month is a slump, well it ain't! We got comix to hit! Gun Honey from the crime imprint Hard Case (Stephen King li...

Frontiersman / Confused by Spider-Man / He Who Fights With Monsters

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we get a folky take on an aging super hero in Frontiersman on Image comics, followed by an Ablaze period book set during WW2 called He Who F...

Hawkeye Trailer / Primordial (Lemire) / Maw (Doyle - Boom!)

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have news from D.C. and a bunch of first issues that we will eventually cover. The Hawkeye Trailer dropped and we have the thinking mans take on it...

Substack Contracts / Deadbox (Russell) / Mazebook (Lemire)

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about the big Substack Contracts going around, before reading two first issues by club favorites! First, we'll tackle Deadbox (Vault...

Unite the 7: Aquaman

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special Episode: First Issue Club joins the Unite The 7 comic book podcast experience!  A bunch of comic pods took Justice League characters and did ...

Echo Lands / Darkhawk

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Budget King just listened to the new Spiderman Trailer... So we'll talk about what he heard before we get into our comics today, which are the very pa...