The Comic Source Podcast

01:47:24

DC Spotlight June 10, 2026 Absolute Catwoman Steals...

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2026/06/12

Jace and Rocky break down all 11 DC releases for the week of June 10, 2026. They discuss Fury of Firestorm #3, where Ronnie Raymond learns Professor Stein manipulated the creation of Firestorm while new details connect the series to concepts introduced in Doomsday Clock. Justice League: Dreamgirls #2 finds Dreamer and Galaxy trapped deeper within shifting dream realities as Dreamer struggles with guilt, self-doubt and her role during the Amanda Waller crisis. Green Lantern Corps #17 focuses on Guy

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01:41:12

DC Spotlight June 3, 2026 Poison Ivy's Gotham Power...

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2026/06/03

Jace and Rocky break down all 10 DC releases for the week of June 3, 2026. They discuss Harley & Ivy: Life and Crimes #6, where Erica Henderson concludes her retelling of Harley and Ivy's first meeting and the foundation of their relationship. JSA #20 continues the search for Jim Corrigan and ends with a surprise appearance from Metron. Adventures of Superman: Book of El #9 begins bringing together the long-running story threads involving Superman, Otho-Ra, Osul-Ra and the future legacy of the House

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34:00

Rocketfellers #0 Reveals Ghost Machine's HUGE New...

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2026/05/26

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23:55

Geiger #2 Deep Dive — A Heartbreaking Reveal Changes...

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2026/05/26

Geiger #3 delivers one of the most devastating reveals in the entire Ghost Machine universe as Tariq finally discovers the horrifying truth about the family he thought he had been protecting all this time. In this panel by panel review, Jace breaks down how Jeff Johns and Gary Frank structure the emotional flashbacks, the significance of the bunker reveal, and the exact moment Tariq fully transforms into the Glowing Man. This issue remains one of the most important foundational chapters for Geiger

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02:07:07

DC Spotlight May 27, 2026 Superboy Prime Steals The...

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2026/05/26

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19:04

Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1 Review — Is Marvel Finally...

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2026/05/21

Marvel fans have been highly anticipating Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1, but the biggest surprise may not be the action, the Origin Boxes or even the connection to the Ultimate Universe. In this review, Jace breaks down why the book feels more like classic Marvel storytelling than most modern Marvel comics, how Chris Condon's characterization gives the setup real emotional weight, and why this may signal a larger creative shift happening inside Marvel right now. From Miles Morales and the Spot fight to

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01:54:56

DC Spotlight May 20, 2026 Absolute Green Arrow...

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2026/05/20

Jace and Rocky break down the DC Comics releases for May 20, 2026, with discussion of Batman/Superman: World's Finest #51 revisiting Skartaris and the origin of Tyrant while Mark Waid continues modernizing classic DC concepts, Sirens: Love Hurts #4 wrapping with Horoscope defeated, Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance's wedding, and the various couples baskign in the romance, Wonder Woman #33 sending Diana and Steve Trevor into the underworld where Superman dies from kryptonite poisoning and Diana seeks the

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58:10

The Story Behind Superman Is Darker Than Most Fans...

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2026/05/19

Jace welcomes bestselling author William Bernhardt to the show to discuss Superman Wars, his deeply researched exploration of the decades-long battle over Superman ownership and the emotional toll it took on Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The conversation covers creator rights in comics, the contradictions at the center of Superman's legacy, the evolution of DC editorial culture, Jeanette Kahn's impact on the industry, why Superman continues to resonate across generations and how modern audiences

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15:04

Amazing Spider-Man_Venom Death Spiral Body Count 1...

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2026/05/18

Jace breaks down Amazing Spider-Man / Venom: Death Spiral – Body Count #1, an epilogue issue that reframes Torment through his final moments after Mary Jane/Venom throws him from the rooftop. The issue gives added context to Torment's origin, his youth, his lack of experience, and the possibility that his connection-seeing ability may be hereditary, especially with the final tease involving his younger sister. Jace discusses how the funeral scene complicates Torment's family dynamic, whether the

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01:51:57

DC Spotlight May 13, 2026 Aquaman Changes DC Cosmic...

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2026/05/13

Jace and Rocky break down this week's DC releases including Supergirl #13, where Sophie Campbell's handling of Kara's trauma, Kandor's civil unrest and the Black Flame conflict leads to one of the biggest disagreements of the episode, Barbara Gordon Breakout #1 as the hosts debate Barbara willingly entering prison as part of Batman's larger Vandal Savage plan, Bleeding Hearts #4 with Dennis Camp continuing to humanize Polk while expanding the emotional divide between the zombies and humans through

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49:38

Is This the Crime Comic of the Year? | Royals #1-2...

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2026/05/07

Derek Kirk Kim and Jacob Perez join Jace to talk about Royals #1-2 from Image Comics. The conversation covers the series' crime noir setup, the telepathic connection between twin brothers Paul and Castor, the poker tension that kicks the story into motion, and how the book quickly escalates beyond its opening premise. Derek and Jacob also discuss how the series came together, Jacob's transition into sequential comics, the visual energy of the book, the Seoul setting, lettering, thought balloons,

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01:32:16

DC Spotlight: Absolute Superman Dominates The Week,...

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2026/05/06

Jace and Rocky break down the DC books for the week of May 6, 2026, with Absolute Superman #19 delivering massive action as Superman, Steel, Lois, Talia, Ra's al Ghul, and King Shazam collide; Absolute Green Lantern #14 diving deeper into the Absolute spectrum mythology with Jo Mullein and Tomar-Re; Poison Ivy #44 continuing Pamela Isley's dangerous rise as mayor of Gotham while Batman gives her a chance to walk away; Batman #9 setting the next stage of Matt Fraction's run with Barbara Gordon's

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22:47

What The Hell Did I Just Read… And Why Do I Love It?...

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2026/05/05

If you've ever wanted to read a comic that leaves you completely confused—but completely hooked at the same time—Red Roots #1 might be exactly that kind of experience. Jace breaks down the oversized debut issue from Image Comics and the Skybound Entertainment imprint, written and illustrated by Lorenzo De Felici with lettering by Russ Wooton. From a brutal, near-silent infiltration filled with violence and atmosphere to a seemingly normal schoolteacher whose life spirals into something far stranger,

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20:54

Where Is Punisher Now—And Is The Current Run Setting...

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2026/05/04

If you've been away from Punisher comics or confused about where Frank Castle stands right now, this episode breaks down the full picture. Jace of The Comic Source looks at the current status quo following the Hand era, the Joe Garrison run, Red Band, and now Punisher #3 from the current series by Benjamin Percy. While Marvel is clearly bringing Punisher back to a more grounded, street-level approach, questions remain about what this version of the character actually is and whether it can evolve in

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10:53

Warbird #0 Review — It's NOT About The Money

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2026/05/03

Warbird #0 from Bad Idea Comics introduces Cole Norton, a high-end repo man capable of stealing anything that rides, flies, or floats. Written by Robert Venditti and Derek Kolstad with art by Jesse Lonergan, the issue delivers high-octane action through "The Bike Job," where Cole infiltrates a luxury yacht to repossess an experimental motorcycle. While the premise leans heavily on spectacle, the issue also hints at deeper motivations driving Cole. His precision, control, and detachment suggest that

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08:59

It Looks Like Sunday Funnies… But This Comic Has...

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2026/05/03

Oddball's Odyssey from Bad Idea Comics might look like a Sunday funnies throwback, but underneath the whimsical cartooning and laugh-out-loud moments is a story with real emotional depth. Written and illustrated by Tony Millionaire, with colors by Jim Campbell II, this oversized issue delivers gorgeous, expressive artwork that leans into classic cartooning and Looney Tunes–style visual storytelling. On the surface, it's a zany adventure following Bobby, an alcoholic monkey, and his friend Jimmy as

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01:09:42

DC Spotlight 4/29/26 — Swamp Thing 1989, Zatanna,...

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2026/04/29

Jace and Rocky discuss a smaller fifth-week DC lineup for April 29, 2026, opening with a remembrance of Gerry Conway before diving into Swamp Thing 1989 #1 and the long-delayed Rick Veitch controversy surrounding Swamp Thing's encounter with the life of Jesus, Justice League Intergalactic Special #1 and its focus on Galaxy, Dreamer, Naltor, and the setup for more Pride-related storytelling, Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth #1 with Jeff Loeb and Jim Cheung delivering a visually strong but continuity-light

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14:44

He Died Protecting Her… So Why Is He Still Here?...

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2026/04/28

Jace of The Comic Source breaks down Corpse Knight #1 from Skybound Entertainment, written by Michael Chaves with art by Matthew Roberts and colors by Rico Renzi. Set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War, the story follows a young girl named Foy and her father as they struggle to survive in a dangerous, war-torn countryside, with the relationship between the two serving as the emotional foundation of the issue. After tragedy strikes, that bond takes a dark and unexpected turn when her

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29:03

Geiger #2 Deep Dive — Expanding the World & Raising...

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2026/04/27

Jace breaks down Geiger #2 as the Ghost Machine universe expands with the introduction of Las Vegas, the King, and the idea of the so-called "Holy Grail." The issue builds out the larger world around Tariq Geiger, while also revealing more about his past and the possible connection between his condition and the radiation that changed everything. The story introduces new characters and shows the harsh reality of survival in this post-apocalyptic setting, while also setting up larger conflicts that

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01:42:06

DC Spotlight April 22, 2026 — Superboy Prime, Flash...

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2026/04/22

Jace and Rocky break down all the DC Comics releases for the week of April 22, 2026, covering 10 books with a wide range of reactions from solid entertainment to standout highlights. Superman #37 features a meta-driven Superboy Prime navigating life in Metropolis while grappling with his past and a surprising encounter with Witchfire, Flash #32 introduces a dangerous viral stunt app pushing Wally West to his limits while juggling family life, and Detective Comics #1108 continues Tom Taylor's

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