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I Read Comic Books

A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.

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01:02:22

This Book is Good. Maybe One Day My Dad Will Respect Me.

I Read Comic Books ·

2026/02/25

A joyful dive into comics all over the genre spectrum! Kait, Danny and Nick talk dystopian soldier science fiction, classic movie monsters, slice-of life, Fish-out-of-water stories, Predator in a Mortal Kombat style fight club, and the pure joy of a book filled with cheese puns! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:00:39 - Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #1 00:10:30 - Nicks “Manly” Barbershop Trauma 00:14:28 - Essential Rogue Trooper: Genetic Infantryman 00:31:11 -

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00:47:02

That’s Not Manga, That’s the Phone Book

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2026/02/18

Paul, Kait, and Danny discuss some of their favorite “feel good” comics for the Reading Challenge Theme of the Month. They touch on newspaper classics, a film comic, and a newer release!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:51 - Youth Group00:09:52 - My Neighbor Totoro00:20:09 - Nancy00:33:17 - Carnet de Voyage00:37:20 - Universal Monsters: The Phantom of the Opera #100:41:55 - Discord Picks00:42:30 - A Drifting Life00:44:21 - WrapProducer: Kait Lamphere & Danny MartinezProoflistener:

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00:58:46

He’s Not Like Other Comic Book Fans… He’s Worse

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2026/02/11

Mike, Nick, and Brian discuss Heavenly Delusion, Marian Heretic, and Absolute Batman. This is Mike’s last episode for a few months while he and his wife Kelly have a baby! Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:00 - Cruel Universe II #1-300:19:26 - Heavenly Delusion vol. 1-300:32:21 - Marian Heretic #1-300:40:00 - Discord Picks00:40:58 - Absolute Batman vol. 200:46:13 - The Crown: A Tale of Hell #100:53:26 - Ex Utero #1-200:56:17 - WrapProducer: Kait Lamphere & Danny

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00:39:15

They’re Sharks And They’re On The Street, What More...

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2026/02/04

Mike, Kate, and Zach discuss comics they’ve been reading and what’s next on their to-read pile. Along the way they talk about the joys of public transportation, ‘90s anime, and pitch an episode of Street Sharks!Links:https://www.dexerto.com/anime/japan-loses-38-billion-from-anime-manga-and-game-piracy-3310886/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:14 - It Killed Everyone But Me #1-500:07:51 - Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness00:15:33 - Cryomemory Vol. 100:25:33 - Discord

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01:02:23

The Forrest Gump of Murder

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2026/01/28

Mike, Nick, and Kait discuss Dr. Werthless by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell. They discuss some content warnings, the creative choices of the book, and how Fredric Wertham’s complicated legacy may have impacted his crusade against comics. This was the pick by the finishers of the 2025 Reading Challenge! Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start00:58:45 - WrapProducer: Kait LamphereProoflistener: Paul JaissleEditor: Zander RiggsMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by

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01:43:39

500 Episodes and We’ve Finally Figured Out Comic Books

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2026/01/21

Zander returns to the podcast after a 400 episode hiatus and joins Mike as they break all the rules! A deep dive into the lore and the myth of what makes IRCB run for 500 episodes and some big announcements! Links:https://ircbpodcast.com/500-episodes-of-i-read-comic-books-by-the-numbersTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:02:13 - Helen of Wyndhorn #1-300:06:31 - Our Soot Stained Heart #1-200:14:10 - Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red00:17:34 - Skin Police Vol. 100:19:22 -

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01:00:55

I know him from Marvel Snap

I Read Comic Books ·

2026/01/14

This week, Mike, Paloma, and Paul discuss some of their latest bargain bin picks in an episode commissioned by one of the show’s listeners, Avocado Kenobi, aka Shane. Links:https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/92bfe182-4dc9-47ae-ad55-0ecf18ccdba2https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/25314-ircb-s-2026-reading-challengehttps://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/profile/eckospider/lists/145084/i-read-comic-books-podcast-2026-reading-challengeTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:03:39 - What

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00:56:59

Also, Do You Want To Buy These Pretzels?

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2026/01/07

Danny and Nick usher in the new year by talking about the books they started 2026 reading, the comics on top of their pile and also by giving their comics New Years Resolutions!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:00:49 - Eerie Archives - Volume 300:25:26 - Cheetah & Chesire Rob the Justice League 1-600:35:12 - Discord Picks00:35:51 - The Twilight Zone #300:45:04 - Green Arrow Vol. 4: Fresh Water Kills00:48:40 - Comic Resolutions and Best of 202500:53:59 - WrapProducer: Mike Rapin &

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00:32:59

A Humdinger of a Three-Way Lovechild

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2025/12/31

Paul, Zach, and Brian round out 2025 by talking about the Goodreads Theme of the Month: comics released in 2025! They discuss Precious Rubbish, Assorted Crisis Events, and Spectrum. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:47 - Spectrum00:09:44 - Assorted Crisis Events Vol. 100:17:16 - Precious Rubbish00:28:59 - Final shout outs of 2025/WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Kait LamphereProoflistener: Kait

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00:56:38

Just This Once: A Good Episode

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/12/24

Mike, Kait, and Nick take a journey through a smattering of Winter Holiday and Christmas themed comic books all the way from “classic” super hero fair, an anthology book with a mixed reception, and even a book that is a little more somber and sad but keeps it local.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:38 - The Quarry00:10:44 - Hellboy: A Christmas Underground00:22:44 - Dread the Halls00:34:35 - Discord Picks00:35:00 - American Caper #200:47:07 - All-Star Superman00:51:14 - Batman /

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01:03:08

Lending Books to People We Never See Again

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/12/17

Mike is joined by Danny and Zach to "reflect" on the New 52 over a decade later. What were the highs? The lows? The Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemires of it all?Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWA3qOq4h0https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/chrisbaldiehttps://chrisbaldie.gumroad.com/l/EkoKxTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:48 - Forever Evil00:16:09 - New 52 Green Arrow Volume 4: The Kill Machine and Volume 5: The Outsiders War (#17-#31)00:26:13 - Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE #1-900:49:28 -

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00:49:02

Too Similar! Cancel the Show.

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2025/12/10

Mike, Nick, and Kait sat down to talk about comics and boy howdy did no one get mad or upset about anything.Some links from the episode:https://karlkerschl.com/death-transit-tanager/https://www.connorcomics.com/work#/gashgash/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:40 - EC Outlaw Showdown #100:15:40 - Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection00:25:45 - Death Transit Tanager #1-300:31:25 - Discord Picks00:32:21 - Tokyo These Days Vol. 200:36:04 - Demon Summoner Gash

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00:56:59

Deep Thoughts for a Dark Winter

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2025/12/03

Kara, Nick, and Zach dig into comics around the Apocalypse. It's really bright and cheery and exactly what you need this time of year!Note: In this episode's discussion, Grant Morrison is mentioned and incorrect pronouns were used to discuss the author. We apologize for this error and will work to correct this mistake in the future.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:15 - The Last American (Zach00:10:26 - Lazarus (I know, we talked about this last week. We love this book.)00:13:38 -

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00:42:21

Back To Life. Back to Reality.

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/11/26

Paul, Kait, and Danny sat down to discuss comics recommended by their Local Comic Book Shops (and Librarians!)--part of our Goodreads Theme of the Month.Check out our Goodreads Theme of the Month thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23264561-november-2025-botm-recommended-by-your-lcs-or-libraryTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:32 - Loving, Ohio00:07:05 - Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 100:15:42 - Paul’s Trip to LA00:19:07 - Shout outs to our Goodreads!00:19:30 -

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01:06:15

What’s Quackin'? (ft. Brian McCray)

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2025/11/19

Mike and Kara sat down with comic creator and IRCB Zine contributor Brian McCray to talk about comics and the comics Brian has made of the years.Episode Links:Check out Bonnett's Books! https://bonnettsbookstore.blogspot.com/Buy Beautiful Duck Comics: https://brianmccray.bigcartel.com/product/beautiful-duck-comicsBuy Erotech: https://shpcomics.com/pages/erotechConquest Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085356/Follow Brian McCray Online: https://www.instagram.com/bamccray/Buy Brian's comics

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01:11:21

Just The Right Amount of Child Cannibalisms (ft....

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/11/12

Mike and Paloma are joined by Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery to chat comics and their latest OGN from Harper Collins, Fela: Music Is the Weapon!Follow Conor and Jibola online:https://www.felagraphicnovel.com/https://www.instagram.com/therealconorhttps://www.instagram.com/jibolastudiosSpiderman vs. Wolverine - https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Spider-Man_Versus_Wolverine_Vol_1_1Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:03:01- World Without End00:08:30 - Starship Godzilla #100:11:55 - The

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01:00:10

“What a coincidence! ;)” (ft. Martín Morazzo)

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/11/05

Mike and Nick are joined by special guest, Martín Morazzo, artist on Ice Cream Man, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum, and more!Follow Martín Morazzo online:https://www.instagram.com/martinmorazzo/https://bsky.app/profile/martinmorazzo.bsky.socialhttps://www.martinmorazzo.com/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:43 - Absolute Batman: Annual #100:03:47 - Where The Body Was00:12:03 - Exquisite Corpses #1-600:18:35 - Drome00:21:12 - Assorted Crisis Events #500:30:05 - Discord

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01:01:51

Get In, Losers, We’re About to Destroy Comics

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/10/29

Danny, Paloma, and Nick chat about comics on their radar for the best of 2025!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:44 - Rin-Ne Vol 100:07:57 - We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1-300:10:04 - Nick actually starts talking about comic books00:21:35 - Marian Heretic #100:31:38 - Cannon00:33:40 - Out of Alcatraz00:40:14 - Drome00:41:27 - Absolute Batman00:43:53 - Witchcraft00:45:36 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rites of Spring01:00:09 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred

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01:03:03

It’s Not Insane to Wear Shorts

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/10/22

Kara hosts Zach and Nick to discuss comics and specifically comics from our Goodreads Theme of the Month: Spooky Season. Check out our Goodreads Thread about Spooky Comics! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23246940-october-2025-botm-spooky-seasonTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:17 - Bone Orchard Mythos: Tenement00:18:36 - Red Book #100:28:56 - Hellboy: Seed of Destruction00:40:00 - Discord Picks00:40:51 - Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time #100:50:34 - Raging

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00:50:29

We Don’t Make the Rules About “Regular Comics”

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/10/15

While Mike was at NYCC, Paul ran the show with Kate and Danny in tow!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:07 - The Werewolf at Dusk: And Other Stories00:09:45 - Legacy of Vader - The Reign of Kylo Ren, Vol. 100:17:52 - DC K.O. #100:25:02 - The Mortal Thor #1-200:30:20 - Fantastic Four / Gargoyles #100:34:29 - Coven: A Graphic Novel00:37:36 - Batman #200:49:32 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike

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