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April 4, 2023

#94 "Batman Beyond: Neo-Year" With Bumpkins

Lifelong comics fan Bumpkins joins Sean to review DC Comics’ Batman Beyond: Neo-Year by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Max Dunbar, Romulo Fajardo, Jr., Sebastian Cheng, and Aditya Bidikar. They do an overview of the series, their favorite key moments or …

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March 28, 2023

#93 "The Many Deaths Of Laila Starr" with Seth Adrian Romo

Comic Watch contributor Seth Adrian Romo joins Sean in discussing Boom! Studios series The Many Deaths Of Laila Starr by Ram V., Filipe Andrade, Ines Amaro, and AndWorld Design. They do an overview of the series, their favorite key moments …

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March 21, 2023

#92 "Shazam! Fury Of The Gods" With Derek Hoskins

Podcaster Derek Hoskins of “Paperweight Entertainment” joins Sean in reviewing the latest Warner Brothers and DC Comics movie, “Shazam!: Fury Of The Gods.” They discuss the theme of family, who stole the show, the Shazam suit design, the problem with …

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March 14, 2023

#91 Superheroes and Social Media With Jon-Stephen Stansel

Social media director Jon-Stephen Stansel joins Sean to discuss the “behind the scenes” with superhero social media accounts. They discuss the mindset and strategies of superhero accounts, why a company may want to have a character-specific account, and how they …

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March 7, 2023

#90 The Human Target With Anthony Bergamini

Comic Watch contributor Anthony Bergamini joins Sean in discussing the latest limited series from DC Comics, The Human Target, by Tom King and Greg Smallwood.

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Feb. 28, 2023

#89 Comics Code Authority With David Hajdu

Cultural historian and professor David Hajdu joins Sean in discussing the history of the Comics Code Authority. They discuss how the organization was formed, what were some of the first rules that were included from the Comics Code Authority, why …

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Feb. 7, 2023

#86 Will Eisner Week With Danny Fingeroth

Author, editor, & historian Danny Fingeroth joins Sean to talk about Will Eisner Week. They discuss who Will Eisner is, what happens during Will Eisner Week, how people can participate in it, and the upcoming books that Danny is currently …

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Jan. 31, 2023

#85 Jewish Representation In Comics With Sasha Kaplan

Comic book historian, pop culture commentator, and Comic Watch contributor Sasha Kaplan joins Sean in discussing Jewish representation in comics. They touch on the current issues, great and not-so-great examples of Jewish representation, and how this also translates on the …

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Jan. 24, 2023

#84 Superman: Son Of Kal-El With Bethany W. Pope

Author and Comics Watch contributor Bethany W Pope joins Sean in a review and discussion about the DC Comics series run, Superman: Son Of Kal-El written by Tom Taylor. They discuss how Jon Kent’s humanity in the comics is designed …

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Jan. 17, 2023

#83 ThoughtScape Comics With Matt Mair Lowery

Comics creator Matt Mair Lowery joins Sean to discuss his current Kickstarter-funded comics project, ThoughtScape Comics. They discuss the making of the anthology series, why an anthology is instead of a single story, and the series’ commentary on the current …

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Jan. 3, 2023

#81 Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood With Lauren Smith

Podcaster and comics nerd Lauren Smith joins Sean in talking about the online community that she has formed, “Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood.” They discuss how the online community got started, what makes it different, and what the future holds for …

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Dec. 13, 2022

#78 Darkwing Duck With Amanda Deibert

Television and comic book writer Amanda Deibert joins Sean in discussing her upcoming work on the Dynamite Comics series, “Darkwing Duck”. They discuss their love for the iconic character, the exciting opportunities Amanda has for the “Terror That Flaps In …

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Dec. 6, 2022

#77 Marvel Universe Online Project With Michael Davenport

Lead writer and creative director Mike “Marvel Mike” Davenport join Sean in talking about the Marvel Universe Online Project. They discuss the origins of the project, what makes it so unique and exciting for game players, and all the cool …

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Nov. 29, 2022

#76 Happy Comic Book Holidays! With Bumpkins

Comics fan and nerd Matt, aka Bumpkins, joins Sean in discussing their favorite holiday-themed comics and their honorable mentions, which include stories where Deadpool tries to kill Santa, Santa is a mutant in the Marvel universe and “Klaus” from Boom …

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Nov. 8, 2022

#73 Comic Watch With Editor-In-Chief Matt Meyer

Editor-In-Chief Matt Meyer joins Sean in talking about the comics news site, Comic Watch. They discuss what the organization is about, fascinating insights about the comics industry, and what makes Comic Watch unique from other comic book news sites. They …

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