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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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01:18:18

A Very Batman-Coded Show

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/06/04

Danny and Mike chat with our good pal Paul for his panelist episode! Who is Paul when he's not reading Batman comics? A record slinger? A lifetime comic reader? A VEGAN?!Check out Danny's channel, Next Issue Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/nextissuepodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:45 - Kill Train #1-5 - Mad Cave00:09:16 - FF UPDATE!00:14:36 - Detective Comics 2025 Annual #100:19:26 - Essential Judge Death: My Name Is Death00:29:57 - Discord Picks00:30:51 - Superman:

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00:26:29

The Demons Were Racism All Along

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/05/28

Mike, Brian, and Paloma read some comics that met our Goodreads Theme of the Month: Writers and Artists of Color!Check out what else folks were reading on our Goodreads thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23120093-may-2025-botm-writers-and-artists-of-colorTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:00:53 - Bitter Root Vol 1/200:13:26 - The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir00:24:35 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by

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00:57:28

Bookmarking Medical Injuries For Inspiration (ft....

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/05/21

Kait and Mike sat down with Meredith McClaren (Black Cloak, Crumble) to talk comics they've been reading and some of Meredith's latest and upcoming comic books!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start00:01:56 - Absolute Batman00:06:47 - Fox Maidens00:12:09 - Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #100:19:06 - Discord Picks00:20:19 - She Likes to Cook, She Likes to Eat00:25:00 - The Hills of Estella Roja00:28:19 - Viscere #1-200:31:05 - Interview with Meredith McClaren00:55:54 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred

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00:34:32

Wic+Div Uncovered with Kara and Tia #2

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/05/18

Kara and Tia are back to discuss the covers of issues #2-5 of The Wicked + The Divine!Issue 2:Jamie/Matt: Amaterasu head shotSDCC cover: Amaterasu head shot in ben-gay dots2nd printing: Amaterasu head shot in B&W with makeup in colorZdarsky variant: Trolling KG and Jamie?Jamie variant: Luci as David Bowie’s mugshotIssue 3:Jamie/Matt: The Morrigan head shot (lol)Stephanie Hans variant: Amaterasu performanceJamie variant: Luci performanceIssue 4:Jamie/Matt: Baal head shotKevin Wada variant: The

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01:00:44

Every Pun Intended (ft. Cavan Scott)

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/05/14

Mike and Brian are joined by comic creator Cavan Scott to talk comics he's been reading and his new book, Gwenpool #1 over at Marvel!More about Cavan:https://www.cavletter.com/https://www.cavletter.com/gwen-stacy-returns-meet-the-all-new-all-deadly-gwenpool/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:46 - Cavan Scott digs into Super Hero Comics and Golden Rage00:08:54 - Ultimate Black Panther Vol. 100:00:00 - Changeling Vol. 100:21:09 - Discord Picks00:21:34 - Ultimate X-Men Vol. 100:24:32

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00:58:07

Burn It Down. Return To Nature.

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/05/07

This week it's Mike, Nick, and Paul talking comics, cryptids, Fantastic Four and more!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:02:20 - Fantastic Four Update!00:09:55 - The Seasons #100:22:27 - Blood & Thunder #100:32:37 - Discord Picks00:33:22 - Let This One Be a Devil #300:46:41 - Black Canary: The Best of the Best #600:51:36 - Captain Planet #100:00:00 - Wrap/CreditsMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike

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00:48:39

Reconsidering getting back on coffee

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/04/30

Nick, Kait, and Mike read comics that fit our Goodreads Theme of the Month - Around the World: Comics published outside of the US!Check out what other folks were reading on our Goodreads Group: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23095838-april-2025-botm-around-the-world-non-us-comicsTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:02:38 - Golden Gold00:17:55 - Trese Vol. 1-300:24:41 - Today is the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life00:33:33 - Discord Picks00:33:56 - The Baker and the Bard: A Cozy

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00:51:31

I’m The Winner. I Am The One Who Wins.

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/04/23

Mike, Paul, and Nick were LIVE on Twitch to talk comics, Nick makes a terrible Breaking Bad reference, and the gang tries to explain just what IS Oni Press?Get your late pledge for an IRCB Zine: ircb.fyi/zineTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:02:21 - Fantastic Four Update!00:10:16 - Those Not Afraid #1-300:26:35 - The Prince In The Basement00:35:12 - Discord Picks00:35:52 - Out of Alcatraz #200:43:38 - Free For All00:47:39 - Shrink: Story of a Fat Girl00:50:16 - WrapSupport us on

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00:43:18

IRCB In the Squared Circle!

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/04/16

"Pulverizing" Paul Jaissle, "Dangerous" Danny Martinez, and "The Zach Attack" Zach McCrary discuss the meeting of two great mediums: professional wrestling and comic books!Follow Zach's podcast, The Comics That We Love: https://kite.link/the-comics-that-we-loveFollow Danny''s YouTube channel, Next Issue Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nextissuepodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:10:34 - The Crimson Cage00:17:40 - Hell is a Squared Circle00:25:27 - Whoa, Nellie!00:38:28 -

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00:42:08

Sorry, Gotta Grind Right Now

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/04/09

Mike, Kara, and Paloma talk comics! Sonic 3! Horror Comics! Marvel Snap! Step It Up! This episode is packed!Correction: Mike credited Javier Rodriguez as the artist on She-Hulk -- he was wrong! And he miscredited Gabriel Hernandez Walta on Phantom Road. YEESH!Get your late-pledge for Totally Not A Cult at https://ircb.fyi/zineTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:03:41 - Through the Woods00:11:35 - Embroideries00:14:00- Sketchy Vol 500:22:14 - Free For All00:31:03 - Discord Picks00:31:52

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00:31:52

Wic+Div Uncovered with Kara and Tia #1

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/04/06

This episode originally aired on the IRCB Patreon: https://patreon.com/ircbpodcastThe first episode of our new series about the covers of the series The Wicked + The Divine. Kara and Tia dive deep on a few covers of issue #1 of WicDiv to kick off the series!Jamie/Matt cover: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wicdiv/images/6/65/Issue1cover_Laura.jpgHeadshots in millions of colors!: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/wicdiv/images/f/f3/Issue_1_variant_Laura.jpgMike Rooth Cover:

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01:12:19

I’m A Big Crunch Guy

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/04/02

Mike and Danny talk with long time podcast regular Brian! Who is Brian? What kind of TTRPGs does he like? And Brian fan casts Danny and Mike as Pokemon Gym Leaders?!Get your late pledge for the IRCB Zine, Totally Not A Cult: https://ircb.fyi/zineThe Adarvaan #1 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdheriford/the-adarvaan-issue-1-heriford-wells-maiolo-wandsThe Song Survives Kickstarter:

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00:57:51

“I Wanna Draw Freaks!” (Captain America: Madbomb Saga)

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/03/26

Mike, Paul, and Nick sat down to discuss Captain America's Madbomb Saga from 1976 written and drawn by Jack Kirby, a strangely prescient comic...Captain America: Madbomb Saga covers Captain America #193-200.Check out this article from Marvel about this incredible run: https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-flashback-captain-america-s-madbomb-sagaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:55:49 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB

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00:50:43

How Does Godzilla Get to Chicago?

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/03/19

Mike, Kara, and Paul discuss comics in our Goodreads Theme of the Month: "WE KNOW MEN MAKE COMICS: Comics made by women & non-binary creators!"Check out our Goodreads Thread for this month's reading theme: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23064657-march-2025-botm-comics-by-women-non-binary-creative-teamsA Magical Girl Retires: https://www.harperlibrarybookclub.com/9780063373266/a-magical-girl-retires/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:04:16 - Roaming00:11:20 - Pilu of the

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01:00:07

Kraven the Hunter (2024) (Patreon Unlock)

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/03/13

This episode of IRCB originally aired on our Patreon in December 2024. You can find HUNDREDS of other exclusive podcast episodes at https://patreon.com/ircbpodcastMike, Kara, and Danny all saw Kraven the Hunter (2024). Mike has a meltdown. Kara tries to understand. Danny keeps the peace.Full spoilers ahead.Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our

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00:52:53

Nick's Magical Crimes

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/03/12

Mike, Nick, and Danny were LIVE on Twitch! Mike shows off his new tattoo, we threaten to change the podcast, and Nick accuses Mike of being a Star Trek superfan.Note: There were some MINOR audio glitches with Nick's audio this week. Apologies!Check out Zona del Male: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dgw-zonadelmale1/zona-del-male-a-folk-horror-anthologyTHE IRCB ZINE "TOTALLY NOT A CULT" IS FUNDED! Get a copy before the Kickstarter ends: https://ircb.fyi/zineTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week

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01:05:04

If You’re Not Familiar With Monkey Meat (ft. Nick Goode)

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/03/05

Mike and Zach are joined by special guest Nick Goode to talk comics and Nick's Kickstarter: Sussex. Plus: THE IRCB KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!!Check out Sussex on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nickgoode/sussex-chapters-one-and-twoFollow Nick online:https://www.instagram.com/goodie182/https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/goodie182.bsky.socialTHE IRCB KICKSTARTER IS LIVE: https://ircb.fyi/zineTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:04:49 - She’s Running On Fumes Vol. 100:13:29 -

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00:33:37

You Could Have Talked To Somebody About The Science

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/02/26

Kait, Paloma, and Kate dig into our Goodreads Theme of the Month, "OMG, You Haven't Read That Yet?!", and discuss a few comics they can't believe they haven't read yet!Join the Goodreads discussion: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23025725-february-2025-botm-omg-you-haven-t-read-that-yetTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:00:50 - V for Vendetta00:09:59 - Batman Year One00:16:26 - Chew vol. 100:26:06 - Firefly, Daytripper, Revival, and others00:32:12- WrapMusic provided by Infinity

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00:57:45

Putting A Pause on Wrestling (ft. Ben Kahn)

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/02/19

Mike and Kait chat comics with special guest Ben Kahn and their latest comic, Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars!THE IRCB ZINE GOES LIVE ON MARCH 3rd!! https://ircb.fyi/zineFollow Ben Kahn online:https://www.benkahncomics.com/Progressively Horrific Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progressively-horrified/id1537930514Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:30 - Joshua Williamson’s Superman00:10:22 - Navigating With You00:20:33 - Bug Wars #100:25:06 - Discord Picks00:26:20

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00:41:17

Please Act Like You’re Impressed

I Read Comic Books ·

2025/02/12

Mike, Paul, and Danny discuss comics! Who'd have thought? Paul is going on a Fantastic Four journey, we discuss family paintings, and we imagine a more magical Honey I Shrunk The Kids.THE IRCB KICKSTARTER IS GOING LIVE ON MARCH 3RD!!! https://ircb.fyi/zineTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start / Last Week in Comics00:01:46 - Fantastic Four #1-700:09:31 - Dark Spaces: Wildfire00:18:04 - Adrift on a Painted Sea00:26:52 - Discord Picks00:28:16 - Mugshots00:31:14 - Plume00:33:40 - BUG WARS #100:38:58 - WrapMusic

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