52 Reasons to Go All-In

Jeff, Roman, and Django do one of Django's least favorite things - make a list, and check it twice. Who will be naughty and who will be nice? Well, you'll just have to listen to hear our thoughts on this last week's comic books!

0:05:20 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:12:30 - Action Comics #1078

0:19:30 - Two-Face #1

0:26:23 - Snotgirl #16

0:28:58 - All-New Venom #1

0:33:16 - Absolute Superman #2

0:38:12 - The Ultimates #7

0:41:07 - DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1

0:44:19 - Batman #155

0:51:44 - The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #12

0:53:06 - Little Batman: Month One #2

0:54:20 - JSA #2

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

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Cover art by Baldemar Rivas

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Django Bohren
What a Wonder Woman!

Django, Jeff, and Roman grab their pine-scented comic books (oh yes, that's real) and sneak down to the new Comics Place basement to record this latest episode of America's Best Comic Book Podcast. We've got Eastman/Laird homages, a brand new Justice League book, more Tom King (who you know we love), and even a little sneak peek discussion into an upcoming DC delight. Hit play!

0:03:08 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:08:26 - Justice League Unlimited #1

0:16:30 - Hornsby & Halo #1

0:23:19 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4

0:26:23 - Hush 2 Preview!

0:29:15 - West Coast Avengers #1

0:32:27 - Black Canary: Best of the Best #1

0:44:09 - Absolute Wonder Woman #2

0:50:38 - Superman #20

0:54:50 - Hyde Street #2

0:58:36 - Amazing Spider-Man #62

1:00:28 - Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #3

1:02:34 - Detective Comics #1091

1:07:15 - Django Shout-out Corner!

1:08:48 - The Serpent in the Garden

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

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Cover art by Rafael Albuquerque

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Django Bohren
A Family Odyssey

Django, Jeff, and Roman are feeling the end of the year come up soon, so they start thinking about their favorite books of this last year to share with all you wonderful folks. A few new series, some surprise buckshots, and some VERY high scores! Sounds like we all have a lot of books we need to check out...

0:03:05 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:09:36 - The Rocketfellers #1

0:17:13 - The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1

0:26:39 - BUCKSHOTS!!

0:33:13 - Venom Wars: It's Jeff #1

0:38:56 - Spectrum #1

0:45:42 - Terminator #2

0:49:17 - BUCKSHOT!

0:53:45 - Spider-Man: Reign 2 #5

0:55:50 - Batman & Robin: Year One #2

1:05:46 - Ultimate Spider-Man #11

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

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Cover art by Chris Samnee

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Django Bohren
Our Favorite Inspector Insector

Django, Jeff, and Roman are settled in at the new shop and very excited to share a few thoughts about the comic books that have come out the last couple of weeks. So cozy on up in your own corner, grab a nice speaker or headphones, and listen to the warm, soothing sounds of this wonderful band of buddies.

0:04:48 - Garside Gazette #1

0:09:50 - GI Joe #1

0:10:50 - Absolute Batman #2

0:19:35 - Action Comics #1075

0:25:28 - Amazing Spider-Man #61

0:32:10 - Transformers #14

0:36:43 - Black Hammer: Spiral City #1

0:40:27 - Helen of Wyndhorn #6

0:42:01 - Arcbound #1

0:43:41 - GI Joe #1 (but actually this time)

0:53:50 - Batman: Dark Age #6

0:57:30 - Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 & Time Waits #2

0:58:18 - Absolute Superman #1

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

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Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Ed McGuinness

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Django Bohren
The Devil Made Them Do It

Warning! This episode is particularly NSFW. Django, Jeff, and Roman are feeling the heat after the devil visited their doorsteps on All Hallum's Ween, so they've gotta get these comic books out of their skin and into your brains as soon as possible! Just hit play already!

0:02:14 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:08:45 - Amazing Spider-Man #60

0:13:14 - Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1

0:16:36 - Uncanny Valley #6

0:18:10 - Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #2

0:27:30 - Redcoat #7

0:29:58 - It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour #1

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

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Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Mike Perkins

Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

Django Bohren
The Glue to our Turbodogs

Django and Jeff have lost their partner in crime for this episode, the filling that helps keep them on track and together. Yet they still have plenty to talk about - especially the hot new set of comic books that came out these last two weeks! BONUS! We talk a bit about NYCC and the fun stuff that went on there.

0:04:30 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:13:09 - Absolute Wonder Woman #1

0:20:19 - Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theater #1

0:21:31 - Hello Darkness #4

0:42:40 - Batman & Robin: Year One #1

0:31:00 - Alien: Romulus #1

0:33:37 - X-Factor #3

0:38:34 - The Moon is Following Us #2

0:44:20 - Action Comics #1071-1072

0:47:12 - Detective Comics #1090

0:53:15 - Green Lantern: Dark #1

0:58:30 - Zatanna: Bring Down the House #5

0:59:56 - TMNT #3

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

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Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Tom Scioli

Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

Django Bohren
Universally, Absolutely, Batman.

Django, Jeff, and Roman are chomping at the bit to talk about the huge new release of this last week - Absolute Batman #1! We also check back in with the Ultimate Universe, get an email from a BRAND NEW person, meet another reality-altered character, try to jump into some new stories, and maybe a little surprise too. Just hit play already!

0:02:12 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:07:49 - Absolute Batman #1

0:17:30 - Ultimates #5

0:23:54 - Email from Brian Liebel!

0:28:02 - The Terminator #1

0:33:30 - Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1

0:39:26 - The Toxic Avenger #1

0:41:30 - Fantastic Four #26

0:45:36 - Transformers #8

0:49:31 - Action Comics #1070

0:55:44 - Minor Arcana #2

0:57:08 - Sentinels #1

1:00:35 - Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age #5

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

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Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Nick Dragotta

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Django Bohren
There's Holes in my Comic Book!

Spooky season is finally in full swing, so Django, Jeff, and Roman start carving their pumpkins in the shape of their favorite character from the DC relaunch! In reality, however, they focus on talking about last week's comic book releases, and maybe even a little about one of those new movies that have come out. Just hit play already!

0:03:02 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:07:09 - Absolute Power #4

0:16:46 - DC All-In Special #1

0:29:28 - Batman #153

0:35:50 - Special Guest Appearance!

0:41:48 - Hyde Street #1

0:47:10 - JSA #12

0:49:34 - Redcoat #6

0:51:32 - Get Fury #6

0:55:27 - Plastic Man: No More! #2

1:00:00 - Non-spoiler Joker 2 mention!

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.

Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Wes Craig

Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

Django Bohren
One Lengthy Halloween Return

Django, Jeff, and Roman are fully prepped for spooky season and spend some time reminiscing on comic books past, present, and their future foray into a new space! Extra-long issues, nostalgic trips, surprising crossovers, and emails galore!

0:01:48 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:05:45 - Lobo Cancellation Special #1

0:16:20 - Email from the Gar-Side!

0:21:56 - Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween #1

0:30:31 - Convert #2

0:34:15 - Turtles of Greyskull #1

0:37:18 - Email from the Editor!

0:43:45 - Uncanny X-Men #3

0:51:33 - Babs #2

0:54:20 - We3 Announcement!

0:56:26 - Helen of Wyndhorn #5

0:56:33 - Goobers #1

0:57:10 - Hello Darkness #3

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.

Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Freddie Williams III

Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

Django Bohren
Moon Boys

Django's gone so Roman and Jeff are free to be the sad comic boys they know they are. We've got creepy moons, special Batman stories from Batman Day, comic swearing, and plenty of jumping-on points. We also celebrate the fact that now, you can listen to one episode a day and catch up on the podcast within a year!

0:02:32 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:08:24 - Powerpuff Girls #3

0:10:00 - The Moon is Following Us #1

0:18:55 - Joker: The World

0:31:30 - Jenny Sparks #2

0:40:04 - Voicemail from a special guest!

0:44:16 - TMNT: Mutant Nation #1

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.

Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Riley Rossmo

Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

Django Bohren
A Feral and Slashing Success

Django, Jeff, and Roman are coming in with some claw-popping action this week, starting off with a bang and never let the pace die down. Gawkers, stalkers, walkers, and even a bit of body horror is here to whet your appetite for the upcoming spooky months...

0:04:24 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:10:22 - Fantastic Four #25

0:15:26 - Wolverine #1

0:23:23 - The Pedestrian #2

0:29:08 - Ain't No Grave #5

0:33:27 - Into the Unbeing #4

0:39:09 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2

0:45:15 - Time Waits #1

0:48:53 - Brief Buckshots!

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.

Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Patrick Gleason

Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

Django Bohren
Smells like Melting Plastic...

Django's back from the the cold winters of Jotunheim to regale Jeff, Roman, and all of us with a host of tales found in last week's comic book releases. There's even some discussion about upcoming comic book movies, shows, and other, spicier adaptations. What more could you want from these wonderful nerds?

0:05:50 - Well Welcome Wellmer!

0:12:33 - Ultimates #4

0:25:03 - Plastic Man No More! #1

0:33:27 - Minor Arcana #1

0:40:28 - Absolute Power #3

0:52:00 - BUCKSHOTS!!!

1:04:01 - Helen of Wyndhorn #4

1:08:52 - Batman #152

1:12:00 - Email from the Editor!

SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here!

And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.

Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.

Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!

Cover art by Alex Lins

Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

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