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Join the campus comics cast for its most wibbly wobbly timey wimey episode yet as we discuss Kang the Conqueror. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:04:50 First Five Kang 00:35:18 Captain America by Mark Waid 01:08:00 CLZ Shake 01:11:37 Next Episode 01:12:06 Outros 01:12:45 Stinger Can you untangle Kang the Conqueror’s earliest appearances—and survive a Captain America story where the Red Skull gains terrifying Cosmic Cube power? If Marvel’s time-travel continuity, character variants, and decades of comic-book history have ever felt overwhelming, this episode gives you a guide
Welcome to post SDCC episode 240 of the Campus Comics Cast where we are not recovering from con crud, since we were not there. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:30 SDCC News Rapid Fire Discussion 00:09:00 Next Phase catalog start 00:18:20 DC 00:29:05 Image 00:49:45 Panels catalog start 00:50:15 Panels Highlights 00:58:44 Marvel 01:12:40 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:16:53 Next Episode 01:18:24 Outros 01:19:10 Stingers WWhat are the biggest Marvel and DC reveals from San Diego Comic-Con, and which ones actually matter for fans? What comics do you preorder that are coming out
Taking a cue from Marvel, the Campus Comics Cast announces a new Editor-In-Chief for episode 239! (Just Kidding) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:50 News 00:03:05 First Five Nexus 00:41:10 Superman Secret Identity 01:05:30 CLZ Shake 01:08:55 Next Episode 01:09:25 Outros 01:10:29 Stinger What makes Nexus and Superman’s Secret Identity such powerful picks for a comic podcast episode? If you’re looking for comic recommendations that balance classic indie sci-fi with one of the most thoughtful Superman stories ever told, this episode gives you a strong reason to add both boo
In episode 238 of the Campus Comics Cast we commit to never have a Blind Bag episode. After, we talk about the July pre-orders for comics shipping in September and beyond. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:01:09 Supergirl movie discussion 00:05:35 Next Phase catalog start 00:14:58 DC 00:31:55 Image 01:15:30 Panels catalog start 01:16:45 Panels Highlights 01:24:08 Marvel 01:29:55 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:34:48 Next Episode 01:35:35 Outros 01:36:18 Stingers Which upcoming pre-orders are actually worth your pull list this month? If you want to spend smarter at your comic sho
The Campus Comics Cast goes full anthropomorphic with the first five appearances of Tank Girl and discusison on the first two issues of Escape. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:01:55 First Five Tank Girl 00:26:00 Escape Issues 1 and 2 00:45:07 CLZ Shake 00:49:00 Next Episode 00:49:35 Outros 00:50:25 Stinger Can a punk, chaotic comic like Tank Girl still hold up today, and what makes Escape such a strong contrast in tone and storytelling? If you’re trying to decide which comics are worth your time, this episode helps you compare a wild cult classic with a more emotionally gr
June preorders for books shipping in August means I am back to work when most of these comics come out, which is sort of depressing. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:12 Intro 00:01:26 Listener Feedback 00:05:20 Next Phase catalog start 00:11:15 DC 00:34:50 Image 00:57:48 Panels catalog start 00:58:10 Panels Highlights 01:07:20 Marvel 01:10:30 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:17:56 Next Episode 01:21:43 Outros 01:22:15 Stingers Are the hottest new comic releases actually worth your money—or just clever marketing hype? If you’ve ever flipped through a previews catalog or scrolled new releases
In this episode we discuss whether the Punisher sorts his mercy bullets before or after the live ammunition. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:40 First Five Punisher 00:52:35 Comic Book Organization 01:46:25 CLZ Shake 01:50:37 Next Episode 01:50:45 Outros 01:51:20 Stinger In this episode of the Campus Comics Cast, we dig into the first five appearances of the Punisher in Marvel Comics, covering his debut in Amazing Spider-Man #129 and later key appearances in Amazing Spider-Man #134–135, Giant-Size Spider-Man #4, and Marvel Preview #2. Next we explore Frank Castle’s origi
After a really bad knock-knock joke, that hopefully makes sense later, the Campus Comics Cast team dives into the May pre-orders! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:12 Intro 00:01:15 Gerry Conway Passing 00:07:50 Listener Feedback 00:10:55 Next Phase catalog start 00:27:55 DC 00:52:18 Image 01:21:34 Panels catalog start 01:24:07 Panels Highlights 01:10:04 Marvel 01:36:50 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:44:56 Next Episode 01:45:34 Outros 01:46:12 Stingers What pre-order picks are worth your attention right now? If you follow comics for the stories, creators, and what’s coming next, this episo
After listening to episode 233 of the Campus Comics Cast, you should "ask not what your podcast can do for you, Ask what you can do for your podcast." In this episode we discuss the first five appearances of Prez and then determine if Dorc is worth the $80 price tag on eBay. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:01:28 Adam Hughes News 00:02:40 First Five Prez 00:38:20 Dorc issue 1 00:56:45 CLZ Shake 00:59:45 Next Episode 01:00:30 Outros 01:01:21 Stinger What if a comic about a teen president, a bloodthirsty shield-wielding fantasy outcast, and a spec-worthy first issue all turne
In this episode we discuss whether streaming services should release new seasons all at once or spread them out before diving into the April 2026 pre-orders! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:02:15 Next Phase catalog start 00:09:22 DC 00:29:45 Image 00:53:15 Panels catalog start 00:53:25 Panels Highlights 01:10:04 Marvel 01:22:30 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:31:00 Next Episode 01:31:48 Outros 01:32:26 Stingers What if the next comic you pre-order is the one that turns a nostalgia property, a horror pitch, or a wild genre mashup into the next breakout hit? If you’re trying to
Join us for episode 231 of the Campus Comics Cast were we will do our best to not rush things as we anxiously want to go and watch the second season premiere of Daredvil: Born Again. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:12 Intro 00:00:46 Listener Feedback 00:01:52 Sam Kieth Passing 00:07:25 First Five Grendel 00:48:36 New Vertigo Titles 01:15:55 CLZ Shake 01:20:15 Next Episode 01:20:30 Outros 01:21:21 Stinger What happens when a comi villain is really a crime lord, and can a zombie story still make you care about the monster? If you like finding out which comics are actually worth reading
Can you believe it is already time to pre-order comics coming out in May 2026! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:30 Next Phase catalog start 00:11:07 DC 00:42:25 Image 01:18:38 Panels catalog start 01:18:50 Panels Highlights 01:32:05 Marvel 01:44:40 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:51:38 Next Episode 01:52:12 Outros 01:53:13 Stingers What happens when comic distribution wars meet mega-crossovers, and could Penguin Random House be quietly killing Marvel's sales momentum? If you're navigating monthly pre-order catalogs overwhelmed by variant gimmicks, absolute universe saturatio
Join us for episode 229 of the Campus Comics Cast as we make our way to the bayou and dive into the muck with Man-Thing and Swamp Thing. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:22 New Comics and FOMO2 00:03:48 Sal Buscema 00:05:45 First Five Man-Thing and Swamp Thing 01:01:34 CLZ Shake 01:09:10 Outros 01:10:10 Stinger Which came first, Man-Thing or Swamp Thing—and does it really matter when both characters are rooted in a 1940s monster called the Heap? If you've ever wondered how two iconic swamp monsters emerged within months of each other—or why new comics suddenly spike to $
So, it is apparently Super Bowl Sunday this week and I had no idea who was playing until two hours ago and I'm actually okay with that. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:15 Intro 00:06:35 Next Phase catalog start 00:18:40 DC 00:51:30 Image 00:49:04 Panels catalog start 01:14:58 Panels Highlights 01:28:31 Marvel 01:39:20 Comic Sales Numbers 01:45:08 Next Episode 01:46:00 Outros 01:47:00 Stingers Can a comic-book podcast spark your curiosity even if you’re not a comics fan—or if you’ve sworn off sports? This episode ties everyday interests (pop culture, sports memories, and personal fando
As we batten down the hatches to prepare for winter storm Fern, we hope you enjoy episode 227 of the Campus Comics Cast as you watch the snow fall outside. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:01:58 First Five Grimjack 00:38:15 The Future Is 01:32:50 CLZ Shake 01:36:01 Outros 01:36:43 Stinger How much has independent comics culture shaped your reading habits—and are you sleeping on character origins that defined the genre 40 years ago? This episode explores the gritty world of Grimjack—a mercenary navigating the multi-dimensional city of Cynosure—while diving deep into The Futu
How many time do you plan to write in the wrong year before the next episode of the Campus Comics Cast? Who is even still writing dates? Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:02:28 Listener Feedback 00:06:40 Next Phase catalog start 00:09:25 DC 00:31:08 Image 00:49:04 Panels catalog start 00:52:58 Panels Highlights 01:01:45 Marvel 01:15:04 Next Episode 01:15:47 Outros 01:16:30 Stingers When was the last time a comic book catalog actually surprised you—and made you rethink what you’re pre-ordering for the next two months? This episode dives into the latest Next Phase and Panels
Welcome to this festive episode of the Campus Comics Cast as recorded on Boxing Day 2025 as we discuss the first five appearances of the Black panther and discuss some comic books we have been reading. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:03:20 First Five Black Panther 00:54:27 What We have Been Reading 01:21:35 Outros 01:22:34 Stinger What if Boxing Day isn’t just about leftovers and sales—what hidden origins of Black Panther’s first appearances could reshape how you see heroic storytelling on screen and in comics? This episode ties into the reader’s interest in deep-dive folk
As we recover from our Turkey hangovers, it is once again time to be thankful for the preorders episode of the Campus Comics Cast. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:08 Intro 00:00:16 Listener Feedback 00:04:50 Next Phase catalog start 00:08:50 DC 00:38:10 Image 01:04:04 Panels catalog start 01:15:34 Marvel 01:31:16 Next Episode 01:33:05 Outros 01:33:42 Stingers If you could only afford a handful of new comics next month, which hidden gems and big releases would actually be worth your cash and reading time? This episode walks you through the latest Lunar/Marvel/DC/Image and indie catalo
Welcome to the rootenest, tootenest episode yet of the Campus Comics Cast, or our names ain't Yosemite Sam and Josey Wales, which by the way, they are not. Join us for our discussion of the first five appearances of Jonah Hex and a review of Dead Acre Black Badge. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:26 Intro 00:03:06 First Five Jonah Hex 00:54:36 Western Comic Books To Read 00:58:45 Dead Acre Black Badge Review 01:26:30 Outros 01:28:44 Stinger Are you ready to ride into the weirdest corners of the Old West—where gunslingers, angels, and werewolves all share the same dusty street? If you
Welcome to episode 222 of the Campus Comics Cast, as we are still coming down from our Halloween Sugar Buzz to bring you the pre-orders for comics generally shipping in January of 2026! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:16 Intro 00:03:28 Next Phase catalog start 00:07:24 DC 00:28:06 Image 00:55:50 Panels catalog start 01:04:58 Marvel 01:16:34 Next Episode 01:18:55 Outros 01:20:12 Stingers Have you ever wondered which new comic releases are truly worth pre-ordering—and how to avoid the duds in the upcoming 2026 catalogs? If you’re tired of sifting through endless comic solicitations tha
Welcome to episode 221 of the Campus Comics Cast as we go Absolutely Savage discussing the beginning of the DC Absolute line along with our next first five featuring the Savage Dragon. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:18 Intro 00:01:30 DC Absolute 1st Issues 01:05:48 First Five Savage Dragon 01:28:35 CLZ Shake 01:39:20 500 Comic Book Challenge 01:43:33 Next Episode 01:44:38 Outros 01:45:21 Stinger What happens when the world’s most recognizable heroes are rebuilt from the ground up—stripped of everything you thought you knew about them? If you’ve ever felt that superhero stories have b
Welcome episode 220 of the Campus Comics Castas we dig deep, and I mean really deep, to find comics worth mentioning in the October Pre-orders. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:24 Intro 00:02:02 Next Phase catalog start 00:07:42 DC 00:19:20 Image 00:35:44 Panels catalog start 00:38:55 Marvel 00:57:10 Next Episode 00:58:50 Outros 01:00:03 Stingers What would you do if the comic pre-order catalogs suddenly felt emptier than ever—are we entering a new normal, or just a seasonal lull? Collectors and comic enthusiasts know the struggle of wanting new stories and meaningful first appearances
Welcome to episode 219 of the Campus Comics Cast were we join Superman and the Black Panther for an anti-Klan episode. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:19 Intro 00:00:30 News 00:08:10 Superman Smashes the Klan 00:44:06 Black Panther Versus the Klan 01:28:35 CLZ Shake 01:35:05 Next Episode 01:36:48 Outros 01:38:03 Stinger Did you ever wonder how superheroes tackle real-world hate—and what happens when comic legends like Superman and Black Panther go head-to-head against the Klan in stories inspired by true historical events? If racial tension, community division, or the resurgence of ha
Welcome episode 218 of the Campus Comics Cast. And with the announcement of the next Superman movie for July 9, 2027, we at the Campus Comics Cast announce our review of said movie in late July of 2027. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:25 Intro 00:03:25 Next Phase catalog start 00:09:15 DC 00:33:56 Image 00:53:30 Panels catalog start 01:00:45 Marvel 01:12:54 Next Episode 01:13:20 Outros 01:14:26 Stingers Are you missing the hottest new comics on your pull list without realizing it? This episode of Campus Comics Cast reveals the pitfalls and hidden gems in the September pre-order catalo
Welcome to episode 217 of the Campus Comics Cast were We2 talk about We3, the Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely 3-issue mini-series as well as our thoughts on James Gunn's Superman. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:25 Intro 00:01:35 We3 Review 00:39:53 Superman 2025 Review 01:37:20 Next Episode 01:40:58 Outros 01:42:39 Stinger Have you ever wondered what happens when animals and advanced technology collide in a story that's as heart-wrenching as it is thought-provoking? If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on the emotional impact and ethical dilemmas of modern science fiction, this
