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14:03

Gift Guide 2025 - Dark Horse

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2025/12/14

Usagi Yojimbo - https://bookshop.org/p/books/usagi-yojimbo-saga-volume-1-second-edition-stan-sakai/d957f78f0c190222?ean=9781506724904&next=t Kill All Immortals Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/kill-all-immortals-zack-kaplan/0e25364b5648b05f?ean=9781506741000&next=t Hellboy Library edition - https://bookshop.org/p/books/hellboy-library-volume-1-seed-of-destruction-and-wake-the-devil-mike-mignola/71ce6da92b3dc08a?ean=9781593079109&next=t Black Hammer Omnibus Vol 1 -

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13:25

Gift Guide 2025: IDW

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2025/12/14

Bridge Planet Nine - https://bookshop.org/p/books/bridge-planet-nine-jared-throne/5c30f731bf7bad7d?ean=9781603095631&next=t Ronin Box Set - https://bookshop.org/p/books/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-box-set-kevin-eastman/08cfedafe603c955?ean=9798887244280&next=t Art of Smurfs - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-smurfs-matt-murray/f56bae0d975e54f1?ean=9798887243696&next=t Godzilla: The Monster Comic Art Collection -

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01:03:30

Fireside Chat 2025 with Zack Kaplan

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/12/14

Welcome to 12 Days of The Comic Source, a special fireside chat interview series celebrating the countdown to Christmas with some of Jace's favorite creators! For Episode 1, Jace is joined by Zach Kaplan for a wide-ranging conversation about his work across comics—spotlighting Eclipse, Masterminds, Kill All Immortals (and Kill All Immortals 2), Midnight Shadows, Dark Empty Void, Beyond Real, and Mindset—plus a quick tease of his upcoming short story "Recollect" in Hello Darkness #17. Along the way,

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18:56

Gift Guide 2025 - Ghost Machine

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2025/12/14

Gift Guide 2025 - Ghost Machine The Comic Source Rook: Exodus Deluxe Edition Hardcover - https://bookshop.org/p/books/rook-exodus-volume-1-deluxe-hardcover-fight-or-flight-geoff-johns/50d0f00f29885bb3?ean=9781534331556&next=t Redcoat Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/redcoat-volume-1-einstein-the-immortal-geoff-johns/44edbba8496fb678?ean=9781534373181&next=t Geiger Vol 1 - https://bookshop.org/p/books/geiger-volume-1-geoff-johns/5b16cf8210e59ff7?ean=9781534320024&next=t Geiger Vol 2 -

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44:22

Huxley Spotlight with Ben Mauro

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of The Comic Source, Jace sits down with creator Ben Mauro to dive into the epic sci-fi universe of his original graphic novel Huxley and its prequel Huxley: The Oracle. Ben talks about conceiving the world long before his blockbuster film work at Weta on projects like Elysium and The Hobbit, developing the early pages while freelancing and backpacking around the world, and how heavy metal–style European comics, manga, and cinematic concept art all shaped the book's distinct visual

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01:45:04

DC Spotlight December 10, 2025

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Jace and Rocky return for another Comic Boom! / Comic Source DC Spotlight for the week of December 10, 2025, kicking off with holiday updates on gift guides, Fireside Chats, and year-end scheduling before diving into a varied slate of nine DC books. They start with Action Comics #1093, where the Silver Age tone, moral dilemmas, and standout Skylar Patridge art drive a strong Superboy-focused chapter; then move into Batman and Robin #28, a top-tier issue that deepens the Quiet Man mystery, expands

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02:00:36

DC Spotlight December 3, 2025

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Jace and Rocky are back for another Comic Boom / Comic Source DC Spotlight, digging into 11 titles for the week of December 3rd, 2025 as the holidays ramp up and Jace teases his upcoming YouTube gift guides and "fireside chat" creator series before diving into eleven new DC titles that make up a solid if not spectacular week, with standout entries like Absolute Green Lantern, Batman, Poison Ivy, JSA, Gotham Academy, and the finale of Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League earning praise for

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02:21:29

DC Spotlight November 26, 2025

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2025/11/26

For this Thanksgiving-week DC Spotlight covering the books of November 26, 2025, Jace and Rocky tackle one of the biggest slates of the year and find a lively mix of event chaos, holiday charm, grounded character work, and absolute-universe bombast, even as they debate whether the buzz around the Absolute line and DC KO is starting to overshadow the strong "regular" DC books. They unpack how Superman #32 quietly becomes one of the most essential KO tie-ins by finally revealing how the villains

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01:49:58

DC Spotlight November 19, 2025

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2025/11/19

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20:24

Bridge Planet Nine Spotlight

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2025/11/19

In this episode, Jace chats with writer/artist Jared Throne about Bridge, Planet Nine, a new black-and-white graphic novel that blends science fiction, crime, and character-driven drama into a tense, emotionally grounded heist. Jared explains the concept of "bridge planets" and the morally gray crew at the heart of the story, digging into themes of corporate exploitation, desperation, and the haves vs. the have-nots without ever getting preachy. He also talks about designing the bombed-out colony

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02:37:21

DC Spotlight November 12, 2025

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2025/11/13

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01:39:51

Outro 2

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2025/11/05

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21:35

Thanksgiving Spotlight with Mark Russell

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of The Comic Source, Jace welcomes back fan-favorite writer Mark Russell to discuss his new Ahoy Comics one-shot, Thanksgiving. Known for weaving biting social commentary into relatable everyday scenarios, Russell explores the uneasy dynamics of family gatherings and how shared traditions can expose deep divides beneath the surface. The pair delve into the book's darkly humorous premise—a seemingly ordinary holiday dinner that spirals into moral chaos when one family member is

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42:59

Bones of Our Stars, Blood of Our World Spotlight with...

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2025/10/30

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01:10:19

DC Spotlight October 29, 2025

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2025/10/30

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06:36

GhostBox Spotlight with Pablo Raimondi NYCC 2025

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Recorded live from the floor of New York Comic Con, this episode of The Comic Source features Jace in conversation with artist and co-creator Pablo Raimondi about his work on Ghost Box, the acclaimed ComiXology Originals series written by Mike Carey. Raimondi explains how the story centers on an ancient artifact capable of capturing the souls of the dead, allowing ghosts from across time to inhabit its current owner—offering him the chance to design a wildly diverse and visually stunning world. He

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07:47

Medieval with Neil Kleid NYCC 2025

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2025/10/28

Live from the Comixology booth at New York Comic Con, Jace chats with writer Neil Kleid about his upcoming Comixology Originals series Medieval. Blending the timeless love of baseball with the mythic world of Camelot, Kleid describes the book as "a New York baseball fan in King Arthur's Court." Inspired by Mark Twain's classic tale, Medieval follows Danny Landau, a blue-collar fan who finds himself transported back to the sixth century, armed with little more than his modern sensibilities and a love

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28:38

Neo Wonderland Kickstarter Spotlight with Siya Oum

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2025/10/28

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07:12

Lycan Spotlight with Thomas Jane NYCC 2025

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/10/26

Recorded live from the floor of New York Comic Con 2025, Jace sits down with actor and comic creator Thomas Jane to talk about his latest Comixology Originals series, The Lycan. Known for his work in The Punisher, The Expanse, and Grey Matter, Jane dives into his passion for comics and storytelling, describing The Lycan as a gothic romance with werewolves set in 1797—a dark, atmospheric tale blending period drama, wartime tension, and supernatural horror. Drawing inspiration from films like

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05:50

Ulysses Monarch Spotlight with Marc Guggenheim NYCC 2025

The Comic Source Podcast ·

2025/10/26

Recorded live at the Comixology Originals booth during New York Comic Con 2025, Jace sits down with acclaimed writer Mark Guggenheim to discuss his imaginative new series The Adventures of the Ulysses Monarch. Described as an Indiana Jones-style adventure set in the year 3026, the story blends pulpy treasure-hunting with sci-fi wonder as future archaeologists uncover the "ancient" relics of our own 21st century. Guggenheim talks about balancing the spectacle and emotion that drive the book,

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