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The Comic Literate Podcast

Whether you"re a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.

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55:04

Absolute Wonder Woman- The Heroine From Hell

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2025/04/07

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-5 of the ongoing series, Absolute Wonder Woman. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Hayden Sherman, and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also discuss the Greek mythology of the comic, comparing the magic of this title to Harry Potter (for some reason), and the wild and true story of Wonder Woman's creator. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:33 - Comic Credits02:41 - Starting with the Arting11:59 - Story with Spoilers43:57 - The Story of Wonder

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62:27

Batman: The Dying City- And The PROBLEMS With Modern...

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2025/03/31

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read part of the currently ongoing comic series, Batman: The Dying City. Written by Chip Zdarsky and art by Jorge Jiménez. They also use this comic as an example of the problems with modern superhero comics, how the medium can restrict creativity, and why so many great writers seem to do their worst work on Batman. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:00 - Comic Credits02:53 - Broad Thoughts10:59 - Starting with the Arting14:56 - General Story Talk25:54 - The

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88:27

Fantastic Four: The Galactus Trilogy- The First...

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2025/03/24

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 48-50 of the original comic series, The Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee and art by Jack Kirby. They also discuss how 60's comics looked different to how we see them now, how The Fantastic Four broke the comic book conventions of the time, and why The Thing has eyebrows. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:19 - Comic Credits05:16 - Starting with the Arting22:18 - Story with spoilers from 60 years ago01:09:38 - How The Fantastic Four broke the

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74:15

The Nice House By The Sea- The Sequel To The Award...

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2025/03/17

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the limited series sequel to "A Nice House On The Lake", 2024's The Nice House By The Sea. Written by James Tynion IV, art by Álvaro Martínez Bueno, and colours by Jordie Bellaire. They also discuss why sequels are rarer in comic books, how sequels can sometimes be overshadowed by the original, and the representation of gay and trans characters in fictionTimecodes00:00 - Intro02:20 - Correction From Last Week03:14 - Comic Talk Starts04:45 -

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99:04

Daredevil: Born Again- The Definitive Daredevil Story...

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2025/03/10

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1986 comic story arc, Daredevil: Born Again. Written by Frank Miller and art by David Mazzucchelli. They also talk about the standard of comic books in the 80's, how censorship impacted the way comic books told mature stories, and how Daredevil as a character was used to tell more grounded stories. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:14 - Comic Talk Starts02:19 - Comic Credits07:13 - Starting with the Arting22:08 - General Daredevil Talk25:56 - Story

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102:21

The Power Fantasy- Super Powered Individuals With The...

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2025/03/03

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing Image series, The Power Fantasy. Written by Kieron Gillen and art by Caspar Wijngaard. They also discuss the real world history that inspired the comic, the current state of global politics, and comparing this comic to Alan Moore's Watchmen. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:30 - Broad Thoughts of the Comic02:44 - Comic Credits06:02 - Starting with the Arting06:54 - What's The Plot? (and real life inspiration)11:48 - Back to

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64:29

Absolute Batman- An Alternate Universe, Working Class...

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2025/02/24

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the issues 1-5 of the currently ongoing series, Absolute Batman. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Nick Dragotta. They also discuss the differences to DC's mainline Batman, comparing this to Marvel's Ultimate Universe comics, and whether this Batman is absolutely cool or cringe?Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:11 - Comic Talk Starts07:41 - Broad Thoughts08:17 - Comic Credits08:50 - Starting with the Arting14:39 - Story with Spoilers30:48 -

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72:27

Captain America: The Winter Soldier- The Best Captain...

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2025/02/17

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2006 story arch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Written by Ed Brubaker and art by Steve Epting. They also go over the history of the Bucky Barnes character, and how this comic has a huge influence on the modern day Marvel Cinematic Universe. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:26 - A Brief History of Cap and Bucky12:50 - Comic Credits14:27 - Starting with the Arting19:26 - Story with Spoilers1:09:22 - Comments CornerYouTube-

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77:22

Chew- Food Psychic Cannibal Detective Stops Illegal...

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2025/02/10

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2009 comic book series, Chew. Written by John Layman and art by Rob Guillory. They also go on tangents about the similarities to alcohol prohibition, which foods they think are the sexiest, and the combination of porridge and oat milk for some reason. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:34 - Comic Talk Starts04:18 - Comic Credits05:06 - Overall Thoughts11:14 - Starting with the Arting24:32 - Story of issues 1-51:04:07 - Porridge and Oat Milk

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71:20

Return To The Marvel Ultimate Universe!- Spider-Man,...

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2025/02/03

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie return to the Marvel Ultimate Universe. Going over Ultimate Spider-Man issues 6-12, Ultimate X-Men issues 7-11, and The Ultimates issues 7 & 8. Timecodes00:00 - Intro05:34 - The Ultimate Universe07:17 - The Ultimates issues 7 & 822:12 - Ultimate Spider-Man issues 6-1246:50 - Ultimate X-Men issues 7-111:04:04 - To Surmise1:06:54 - Fan CommentsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts-

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91:04

All Star Superman- Debating The "Best" Superman Comic

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2025/01/27

In this weeks episode, Ryan regrets making Jamie read the 2005 limited series, All Star Superman. Written by Grant Morrison, art by Frank Quitely, and inked by Jamie Grant. The also spend most of the episode debating the quality of the comic, as well as a couple of tangents about Grant Morrison's beliefs about magic and sigils. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:05 - Comic Credits04:45 - Starting with the Arting15:56 - Story with some spoilers31:46 - Full Spoilers From Here1:04:08 - Morrison Magic

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66:36

Vagabond- An Epic Martial Arts Manga Based On A Real...

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2025/01/20

In this week's episode, it's opposite day as Jamie makes Ryan read an ongoing (hopefully) and long running manga series, Vagabond. Written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue.They also get in to the back story of the series, the real person from Japanese history that it's based on, the history of the Ronin, and whether this series will be finished before A Song of Ice and Fire?Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:38 - Manga Credits and Backstory 05:49 - Broad Thoughts10:50 - Jamie explains the history of

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109:23

Best of The Comic Literate Podcast 2024

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2025/01/13

It's the best bits of The Comic Literate Podcast 2024! Specifically from June to December for reasons that are explained in the intro (laziness). They've been loosely grouped into sections which are time coded below. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:12 - Bits about the Podcast07:48 - Superhero Shenanigans33:45 - Moore Moore Moore (the Alan Moore section)57:07 - Monster Mash (Aliens, Witches, Gillman etc)1:10:11 - A Bit of Bond1:12:39 - Jamie's Bit about Censored Swearing1:16:23 - Miscellaneous

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103:10

The Best Comics Of 2024 (that we read)

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2025/01/06

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie go over the comics that were released in 2024, that they read, to determine which were the best of the year. Categories include Best Corporate Synergy, Best Horror Comic, Best Panel Layout, Best Art, Best Writing, and of course, Best Superhero and Non Superhero comics. Timecodes02:01 - Best of the Year talk starts03:57 - Best Corporate Synergy08:06 - Worst Jank Face11:45 - Best Horror Comic21:50 - Ryan's Dexter Tangent23:01 - Best Christmas Comic25:58 -

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81:32

Saga- Our Favourite Comic Ever!- 100th Episode Special!

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2024/12/30

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate their 100th episode with the long running, comic book series, Saga. Written by Brian K. Vaughan and art by Fiona Staples. They also thank their Spotify listeners, debate what they would ask Brian K. Vaughan if they ever met him, and discuss the near future of the podcast. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:28 - Thanking their Spotify listeners03:17 - Comic Talk Starts06:34 - Story Synopsis10:29 - General Story (Non Spoiler)33:09 - Full Spoilers from

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66:13

Batman - Santa Claus: Silent Knight- BONUS CHRISTMAS...

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2024/12/25

In this special Christmas Day Episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 limited series, Batman - Santa Claus: Silent Knight. Written by Jeff Parker, art by Michele Bandini and colour by Alex Sinclair. They also go on tangents like Jamie's brief history of Santa Claus, Superman's Dad, Ryan trying to remember The Flash, and which AI superhero companions would they have?Timecodes00:00 - Intro05:18 - Christmas Talk Starts07:35 - Starting with the Arting09:17 - Overall Story (Non Spoiler)14:44 -

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73:53

The Deviant- A Christmas Story......About A Serial...

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2024/12/23

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023-2024 limited series, The Deviant. Written by James Tynion IV, art by Joshua Hixson, and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also discuss the themes of the comic relating to homophobia and the Aids Crisis, as well as tangents about human memory and therapy speak. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:53 - Comic Talk Starts with Comic Credits05:05 - Overall Thoughts (Non Spoiler)05:39 - Trigger Warnings11:13 - Jamie's Story Blurb14:41 - Starting

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76:15

Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt- Better Than The...

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2024/12/16

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 1987's, Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mike Zeck, ink by Bob McLeod with colours by Ian Tetrault. The also go over a brief history of the Black Suit Spider-Man, comic book censorship in the 70's and 80's, is Kraven the modern Dostoevsky?, and how attractive a hobby are comic books?Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:54 - Comic Talk Starts05:41 - Comic Credits09:07 - Black Suit Spider-Man13:18 - Starting with the

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60:25

DOOM 2024- Who Is Doctor Doom?

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2024/12/09

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read DOOM 2024. Written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Sanford Greene with colours by Rachelle Rosenburg. They also go over the history of the character and his place within the Marvel Universe. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:07 - The History of Doom23:16 - Ryan Reynolds/Russo Brothers tangents27:30 - Comic Talk Starts28:04 - Comic Credits30:03 - Art With Some Story Spoilers40:46 - Full Story SpoilersYouTube-

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80:52

The Ultimates 2024- Continuing The Greatness Of The...

The Comic Literate Podcast ·

2024/12/02

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 ongoing series, The Ultimates. Written by Deniz Camp, art by Juan Frigeri, and colour art by Frederico Blee. They also go over each issue individually, as well as tangents about whether this Steve Rogers wants to make America great again?, and Jamie comparing this title to Shakespeare. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:28 - Comic Talk Starts04:40 - Comic Credits06:13 - Overall Thoughts of the Series So Far (No Spoilers)16:07 - Starting with the

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