The Comic Literate Podcast
Episodes
Star Wars-gasbord (like smorgasbord...but with Star Wars comics instead of cheese)
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate May the 4th by going through some of the current, ongoing Star Wars comic titles from Marvel. Specific...
Void Rivals- The Transformers/G.I Joe Universe Starts Here....sort of
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, ongoing series from Image Comics, Void Rivals, written by Robert Kirkman, drawn by Lorenzo De ...
#1- Sensational She-Hulk- Superhero, Rom-Com, Legal Drama and More?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Sensational She-Hulk, written by Rainbow Rowell and art by Andrés Genolet and ...
Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads- There's somehow only ONE Fallout comic
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the only Fallout related comic book that Bethesda have ever allowed to be produced for some reason. Fall...
Chip Zdarsky's Newburn- Too Cool for School or Just a Marty Sue?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2021 ongoing series, Newburn, written by Chip Zdarsky and art by Jacob Phillips. They also go on ta...
Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong- Much Better Than Pacific Rim
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the currently releasing, limited series, Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong. Written by Brian Buccellato...
X Men: Days of Future Past- The Peak of 80's Marvel?
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1981 released story line, Days of Future Past, from issues #141–142 of The Uncanny X-Men. Created ...
Wonder Woman (2023)- Good Like The Film? Or Bad Like The Other Film?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Wonder Woman, written by Tom King and art by Danial Sampere. They also talk a ...
Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures- The Best Comic Book Adaptation? (that we've read)
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2005 anthology series, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures, produced by the animatio...
Dune- A Better Star Wars Then Star Wars?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the graphic novel adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel, Dune, by American author Frank Herb...
W0rldtr33- Violence AND Nudity?! (shocked shrug emoji)
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, currently ongoing series, W0rldtr33, written by Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV an...
Marvel's Spider-Man: Reign- OK, This One Is Actually The WORST Comic
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the "The Room" of superhero comics, Spider-Man: Reign. Not as many tangents this episode but plenty of p...
Marvel's Immortal Thor- How Does It Compare To Immortal Hulk?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Immortal Thor, written by Al Ewing, pencil by Martin Coccolo and colors by Matt...
Slam Dunk- This manga about basketball is a real 3-pointer
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1990 Japanese sports manga series, Slam Dunk, written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue.They also go...
Predator Vs. Wolverine- Marvel's Moby Dick?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series comic book, Predator Vs. Wolverine, written by Ben Percy and drawn by Greg Land ...
Where The Body Was- The BEST Ongoing Writer/Artist Collaborators?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 graphic novel, Where The Body Was, by the critically acclaimed, award winning, writer and artis...
Poison Ivy- Ending the World with Fungus (but not like The Last of Us)
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 ongoing comic book series, Poison Ivy, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Marcio Takara. T...
Marvel 1602- Historically Accurate Superheroes?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2003, limited series comic book, Marvel 1602, written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, and d...
Cheers & Jeers 2023- The Best and Worst of Comics (that we read)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of the year (technically the first of the new year), Ryan and Jamie go over all of the comics they read over 2023, pick their best...
Marvel Holiday Special 1991- Confirming Santa is a mutant
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the the first Marvel Holiday Special from 1991. This is an anthology of Christmas themed stories about s...
Batman & Superman- First appearances to present day
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do a retrospective on the first appearances of Batman & Superman and compare them to their modern day counte...
Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 one-shot comic book, Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord, written by Dan Slott and art by Christo...
Cosmic Detective- Noir thriller meets Jack Kirby
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Image 2023 graphic novel, Cosmic Detective, written by Jeff Lemire and Matt Kindt and art by David R...
What It Is?- An avant-garde exploration of creativity and the creative process
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie mix things up by discussing the 2008 Eisner award winning graphic novel that is part memoir, part collage and pa...
Return to Scott Pilgrim- The first "part 2" of the podcast!
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in recorded history, The Comic Literate podcast re-visit a previously examined series. Ryan and Jamie discuss the 4th and 5th volum...
Ms. Marvel- The Comic Book Origin
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2014 series and comic book origin of Ms.Marvel, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Adrian Alphon...
Invincible- The BEST superhero comic book ever?
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the long running comic book series, Invincible, written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Cory Walker...
Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes- Will this convert us to the fandom?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie dip their metaphorical toes in to the metaphorical lake which is the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. The spec...
Spider-Man: One More Day- The WORST comic ever?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 4th week of this years Spooky Season, Ryan and Jamie discuss a comic that was so widely panned by fans and critics, it could be considered scar...
Spooky Season #3: Rick & Morty and Harrower- Which is scarier, murder or toxic fan bases?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 3rd week of the first ever Spooky Season (of the podcast, obviously spooky season is eternal), Ryan and Jamie actually discuss two titles this ...
Spooky Season #2: The Neighbors- When spooky neighbors did not become good friends
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of the first Spooky Season of the podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, The Neighbors, written by Jude El...
Spooky Season #1: Maniac of New York- The Comic Literate podcast
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off the first Spooky Season of the podcast, this weeks episode covers the first volume of the on-going series, Maniac of New York, written by ...
THE BOYS on The Boys- The Comic Literate podcast
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2006 comic book series, The Boys, written by Garth Ennis and co-created, designed, and illustrated b...
Human Target- The Comic Literate podcast
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 Eisner Award nominated limited series, Human Target, written by Tom King and art by Greg Smallw...
A brief comic history of HUMANKIND- The Comic Literate podcast
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2020 graphic novel adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s Bestselling book, Sapiens: A Brief History of...
One Piece- The Comic Literate podcast
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the best selling Manga series of all time, One Piece, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. They al...
Ahsoka first comic appearance: The Clone Wars (2008)- The Comic Literate podcast
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2008 limited series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Written by Henry Gilroy, pencils by Scott Hepburn an...
Blue Beetle: Graduation Day- The Comic Literate podcast
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Blue Beetle: Graduation Day, written by Josh Trujillo and art by Adrian Gutierr...
Mosely- The Comic Literate podcast
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Mosely. Written by Rob Guillory, art by Sam Lotfi and coloring by Jean-Francois...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 1984 & The Last Ronin- The Comic Literate podcast
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss two of the biggest titles from one of the most well known comic book franchises, Teenage Mutant Ninja Tu...
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Comic Literate podcast
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss one of the most successful manga series ever, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge. They ...
Barbie- The Comic Literate podcast
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Marvel published Barbie comic from the early 90s as an excuse to talk about the larger Barbie brand....
A Nice House on the Lake - The Comic Literate podcast
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Eisner award winning series A Nice House on the Lake by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno....
Guards! Guards! A Terry Pratchett adaptation- The Comic Literate podcast
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the graphic novel adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!, adapted by Graham Higgins and Stephen...
The Amazing Spider Man (2022)- The Comic Literate podcast
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the ongoing series, The Amazing Spider-Man by Zeb Wells and Jon Romita Jr. They also re-recorded the in...
Remembering John Romita Sr- The Comic Literate podcast
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the career of legendary comic book artist, John Romita Sr. They also discuss his influence on the Spide...
The Flash: Flashpoint- The Comic Literate podcast
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2011 comic book crossover story arc, Flashpoint, by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert. They also discuss ...
Eight Billion Genies- The Comic Literate podcast
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of The Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the new Image limited series, Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule and Ry...
Barely Literate bonus episode - The Comic Literate podcast
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the inaugural episode of Barely Literate, an occasional, bonus episode of The Comic Literate podcast hosted by Ryan and Jamie. In this weeks ...
Pride of Baghdad- The Comic Literate podcast
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2006 graphic novel Pride of Baghdad. Based on a true story, written by Brian K. Vaughan and art by N...
Miles Morales: Spider-Man 2022- The Comic Literate podcast
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episodes, Ryan and Jamie discuss the new, currently on-going run of Miles Morales: Spider-Man from writer Cody Ziglar and artist Federic...
Meet the Skrulls - The Comic Literate podcast
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2019 limited series, Meet the Skrulls written by Robbie Thompson and art by Niko Henrichon. They al...
Something is Killing the Children- The Comic Literate podcast
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the award winning, on-going comic book series, Something Is Killing The Children created by James Tynion...
The Ones- The Comic Literate podcast
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the recently released, The Ones by Brian Michael Bendis with artist Jacob Edgar. They also discuss the o...
Darth Vader (2015)- The Comic Literate podcast
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2015 run of Star Wars: Darth Vader. Written by Kieron Gillen and art by Salvador Larroca. They also...
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow- The Comic Literate podcast
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do a deep dive in to the latest iteration of one of DC's most well known heroes, Supergirl- Woman of Tomorrow by...
Do a Powerbomb | The Comic Literate podcast
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the recently released professional wrestling based limited series, Do a Powerbomb by Daniel Warren Johns...
Superman- For the man who has everything | The Comic Literate podcast
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie make up for the lack of an Alan Moore reference in last weeks episode by covering his writing of Superman- For t...
Public Domain- The Comic Literate podcast
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the newest, on-going title from award winning writer and artist Chip Zdarsky, Public Domain. They also ...
Thor- The Comic Literate podcast
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do something a bit different from the usual format and discuss the topic of the mythological character Thor, his...
Scott Pilgrim- The Comic Literate podcast
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the genre crossing, graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim by writer and artist Bryan Lee O'Malley. They als...
Ice Cream Man- The Comic Literate podcast
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the horror anthology, ongoing comic book series, Ice Cream Man by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo and ...
Maus- The Comic Literate podcast
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: This episode will be discussing heavy themes of racism and genocide. In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the first graphic...
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen- The Comic Literate podcast
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of the Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the classic comic book series The League of Extraordinary Gentleman by the...
Rogue Sun- The Comic Literate podcast
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of The Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss one of the newest titles released by Image comics, Rogue Sun, and its fres...
Pokemon Adventures- The Comic Literate podcast
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Comic Literate Podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the original Pokemon Adventures manga (or comic), its contribution to starting the mos...
Y The Last Man - The Comic Literate podcast
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Comic Literate Podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 3 time Eisner Award winning comic book series, Y: The Last Man by Brian...