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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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Episode 211 | Why does this exist? Can I resist...

I Read Comic Books ·

2019/08/21

This week’s episode was recorded on August 18th, 2019!Brian and Nick join Mike to talk about weird crossovers, and we’re not talking crossover events. From Archie vs Predator to Star Trek and Green Lantern to Sonic and… Spawn? They dive in.Thanks to everyone who hung out with us on the Discord during the show!Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:05 – Comic Picks00:27:50 – Weird Comics01:02:16 – Wrap/Credits01:05:00 – The Discord talks HoX/PoX and VenomWhat We Read / Comic

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00:58:49

Episode 210 | Do you have the HOXPOX?

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2019/08/14

This episode was recorded on August 11th, 2019!Paul and Tia join Mike to discuss unconventional art styles and media in comic books. How do collages, paints, and 3-D models fit into the world of pen and ink comic books?Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:13:48 – Comic Picks00:22:16 – Unconventional Art Styles00:55:50 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksGlow #1-3Test #1-2Batman: Last Knight on Earth #2Paper Girls #30Bad Gateway, Simon HanselmannPowers of X #2Batman Universe #2Once

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00:59:06

Episode 209 | Hidden gems from your library

I Read Comic Books ·

2019/08/07

This episode was recorded on August 6th, 2019.After a summer break of minisodes, Paul, Kara, and Kait bring us back with a spectacular episode about finding comics at your local library and the importance of trying books out of the blue.And don’t forget our giveaway! One week only!! => https://ircbpodcast.com/giveaway08Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:45 – Comic Picks00:26:45 – Hidden Gems at Your Local Library!00:56:28 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksThe Terrifics Vol 1:

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01:06:42

Minisode 28 | Ice Cream Man Volume 3: Hopscotch Mélange

I Read Comic Books ·

2019/07/31

This episode was recorded some time in the near past!What mystery awaits Mike & Nick on their journey into Ice Cream Man Vol. 3? An episode half in Spanish? The end of the world? More?!Full spoilers for Ice Cream Man Vol. 3: Hopscotch Mélange!Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail:

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00:29:05

Minisode 27 | Mansplaining in Comics

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2019/07/24

This episode was recorded some time in the near past!This week, Kara and Tia deliver us a very special episode of I Read Comic Books to discuss the topic of Mansplaining in comics. Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram:

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00:57:14

Minisode 26 | Ice Cream Man Vol. 2: Strange Neapolitan

I Read Comic Books ·

2019/07/17

This episode was recorded some time in the near past!Nick and Mike continue on their trip down the road that is the series Ice Cream Man. Needless to say, Mike and Nick are haunted by this volume.Full spoilers for Ice Cream Man Vol. 2: Strange Neapolitan!Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives and more

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00:49:41

Minisode 25 | X-23 – The Complete Collection Vol. 1

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2019/07/10

This episode was recorded some time in the near past!A long time ago, Mike gave Kate a list of comics to read to get caught up on X-23. Starting with this collection, Kate dives into the sometimes bad origin of X-23 aka Laura Kinney with Mike along to discuss the finer points of this character.Full Spoilers for X-23: The Complete Collection Vol. 1Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only

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01:07:51

Episode 208 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Captain...

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2019/07/03

This week’s episode was recorded on June 30th, 2019!Brian, Nick, and Kate sat down to discuss our Goodreads Book of the Month: Captain America Vol. 1: Winter In America as voted on by our fantastic Goodreads members! Spoiler alert for Captain America Vol. 1: Winter In America!Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:35 – Comic Picks00:27:07 – Goodreads Book of the Month – Captain America, Vol. 1: Winter in America01:05:24 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksPsi-Lords #1Terminator:

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00:59:41

Episode 207 | C’mon, give comics a chance!

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2019/06/26

This episode was recorded on June 23rd, 2019!Brian and René sat down with Mike to discuss why we don’t like new takes on old characters, their mantles, and how sometimes you just have to give a comic a chance!Just a heads up! This is the last week for $1 & $2 tier patrons to get access to Patreon-only content (Book vs. Book, Doom Patrol eps, and more). Content that appears in the public feed will still be available 1-2 days early in your feed. Check out this post for more info.Timestamps00:00:00 –

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01:16:46

Episode 206 | Shooting A Comic Book with a LITERAL...

I Read Comic Books ·

2019/06/19

This week’s episode was recorded on June 16th, 2019!Kait and Nick join Mike to discuss the many reading, packaging, and “marketing” gimmicks used in comic books over the years. From vinyl stickers to to lenticular covers to poly-bags to literally SHOOTING a comic with real bullets, the gang dives deep for this episode.Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:20:19 – Comic Picks00:31:22 – Gimmicks in the Comic Reading Experience01:13:19 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksX-23 #12X-23: The

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00:57:45

Episode 205 | Poststructuralism is like, “YOU ARE THE...

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2019/06/12

This episode was recorded on June 9th, 2019!This week, Paul, Tia, and Kara dive into a deep discussion about the “death of the author” or idea of separating a comic book creator (or any kind of creator/artist/writer/etc.) from their work. Is it possible? Do you do it? Can you do it? Should we do it as a culture or not?Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:14:34 – Comic Picks00:23:50 – Separating an Artist From Their Work00:54:39 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksCriminal #5Paper

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01:28:30

Episode 204 | Special Guest: Dave Baker

I Read Comic Books ·

2019/06/05

This week’s episode was recorded on June 2nd, 2019!On the show this week: Mike, Nick, and Paul are joined by Dave Baker, creator of a multitude of media, namely his comics: Action Hospital, Fuck Off Squad, and more! The gang digs in on Dave’s comics background, comic book credits, his favorite unsung comic heroes, and why comic books are the best media to tell stories!Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:22:32 – Comic Picks00:34:28 – Interview with Dave Baker00:14:26 – Action

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00:52:46

Episode 203 | Book Adaptations, YA Edition!

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2019/05/29

This episode was recorded on May 27th, 2019!Kait and Kate join Mike on the show to discuss comic book and manga adaptations of Young-Adult prose books. What’s good? What’s not so good? Why read these adaptations?Timestamps00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:09:26 – Comic Picks00:15:09 – Comic Adaptations, Revisited! YA Edition!00:49:57 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic PicksWasted Space #9Invisible Kingdom #1Flying WitchAfar #1Wasted Space #10Stranger Things: Six #1Coda #12Relevant Links:Mike –

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01:04:49

Episode 202 | Special Guest: Chris Sebela!

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2019/05/22

This week’s episode was recorded on May 19th, 2019!On this week’s show, Tia, Kara, and Mike are joined by friend of the show, Chris Sebela! They chat about being an Eisner nominee, Chris’ upcoming comics, his wonderful dog Zola, and making zines!Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:35 – Comic Picks00:25:20 – Special Guest: Chris Sebela!01:02:36 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic Picks:Excellence #1Black Badge #1-9The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangFair Lady #2Runaways

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01:08:57

Episode 201 | ‘Kate-senpai,’ that sounds right

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2019/05/15

This week’s episode was recorded on May 11th, 2019!This week, Kate and Paul jumped on the show with Mike to talk about why we buy comics and don’t read them and how unshelving those comics is hard.And don’t miss our latest Zine! Out today! – https://ircbpodcast.com/zineTimecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:15:35 – Comic Picks00:28:22 – Reading the Backlog aka Unshelving the Shelved01:05:58 – Wrap/Credits01:08:37 – Big City BoyWhat We Read / Comic Picks:Snap Flash Hustle #1-3Shattered

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01:36:44

Episode 200 | FCBD + interviews with Lucy Knisley &...

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2019/05/08

This episode was recorded on May 5th, 2019!This week’s episode is JAM PACKED with content. Brian and Kait join Mike to talk about Free Comic Book Day, as well as discuss two interviews we did at C2E2 with Lucy Knisley & Box Brown.On top of that! We have some touching words from Paul and Kara to open the show, and a BRAND NEW cover for the podcast! Let us know what you think!Timestamps:00:00:00 – Messages from the crew00:02:32 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:13:24 – Comic Picks00:18:42 – C2E2 Interview

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01:05:32

Episode 199 | Goodreads Book of the Month – Animal...

I Read Comic Books ·

2019/05/01

This episode was recorded on April 28th, 2019!This week, Nick and Kait join Mike to chat about our Goodreads Book of the Month: Animal Man Volume 1 by Grant Morrison, Chas Truog, Doug Hazlewood, and Tom Grummett.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:19:55 – Comic Picks00:31:57 – Goodreads Book of the Month: Animal Man Vol 101:02:50 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic Picks:The Fearsome Dr. FangThe Immortal Hulk Volume 1Maker Comics: Bake Like a Pro!Black Badge #5-6Age of X-Man: Prisoner X

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00:57:20

Minisode 24 | Ice Cream Man Volume 1: Rainbow Sprinkles

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2019/04/24

This episode was recorded on April 21st, 2019!This week, Mike and Nick sat down for a discussion about a volume they both hadn’t read before this episode: Ice Cream Man Volume 1: Rainbow Sprinkles by W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, and Chris O’Halloran.Full Spoilers for issues #1-4 of Ice Cream Man!Relevant Links/InformationMike – @mikerapinNick – @dethstarplnzMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.Producer: Mike RapinEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our

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01:10:56

Episode 198 | Special Guest: David Pepose

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2019/04/17

This episode was recorded on April 14th, 2019!This week, Mike is joined by Nick and René to talk to a very special guest, David Pepose, writer and creator of the series Spencer & Locke for Action Lab Comics!Timecodes00:00:00 – Start/Last Week in Comics00:18:59 – Comic Picks00:28:56 – Interview with David Pepose, writer for Spencer and Locke01:06:58 – Wrap/CreditsWhat We Read / Comic Picks:Murder Falcon #3-6The VisionSweet Tooth Collection Volume 2Monster Volume 2Hell’s Paradise: JigokurakuMarvel

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00:31:57

Book vs. Book 1 | Assassinistas vs Heavy Vinyl

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2019/04/10

This episode was recorded sometime in the past!This week’s episode is the first episode of the Book vs. Book series on our Patreon! For this episode, Brian and Paul picked two Girl Gang series: Heavy Vinyl and Assassinistas!Book vs. Book runs once a month on the IRCB Patreon and you can get access to these episodes (and so much more!) starting at $1!Relevant Links/InformationPaul – @OhHiPaulieBrian – @BrianheadBrian’s Pick: Heavy VinylPaul’s Pick: AssassinistasMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find

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