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Ep. 87: Maniac of New York #1

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2025/10/17

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss appropriately scary intros, upcoming Marvel television, dead-end task force director jobs, the benefits of streaming, meme-making, Matthew Lillard fandom, the difficulty of avoiding spoilers, and accepting the craziness as a given.Maniac of New York #1 written by Elliott Kalan art by Andrea Mutti letters by Taylor Esposito

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35:04

Ep. 86: Lucifer (2016–2017) #16

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2025/10/10

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss soap-opera style, disappointing early ends, demonic crossovers, big swords, talking babies, your heart’s desire, seeing hell torn to hell, and keeping perspective as an old-man comic fan. “PAY FOR YOUR ART. BUY ART.”Lucifer (2016-2017) #16 written by Richard Kadrey pencils & inks by Lee Garbett colors by Antonio Fabela letters by Todd Klein

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39:40

Ep. 85: Spectregraph #1

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2025/10/03

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss spooky occult nerds, spooky Spooky pinball, spooky spooky ingenues, confusing intros, crazy crossovers, bleeding camera eyes, difficult setup conceits, & awesome alternate covers. “Do you believe in ghost stories?”Spectregraph #1 written by James Tynion IV art by Christian Ward letters by Aditya Bidikar

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38:00

Ep. 84: Batman: Full Moon #2

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2025/09/26

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss monsters, ending the universe, unique signatures, sarcastic Alfred, moody art, convenient romantic rivalries, the view from below, alternative cures, unnecessary rawrs, and what allows the beast inside to roam free.Batman: Full Moon #2 written by Rodney Barnes pencils, inks, & colors by Stevan Subić letters by Rus Wooton

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38:02

Ep. 83: Justice League of America (2017) Annual #1

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2025/09/19

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss frivolous lawsuits, filthy Jersey dive bars, giving thanks for digital comics, Batgirl multiplicity, amalgamating hyperspace looks, trusting Batman transmissions, Kef Bir confusion, convenient setups, sweet Canary kicks, and fragging the worst bastich in the universe.Justice League of America (2017) Annual #1 written by Steve Orlando pencils & inks by Kelley Jones colors by Michelle Madsen letters by Josh Reed

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33:16

Ep. 82: All-Star Superman #1

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2025/09/12

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss run-times, contingency plans, censorship, quotes from The King, that Quitely style, the mechanics of cloud-sitting, orange symbolism, and Rob’s utter lack of Superman side-character knowledge.All-Star Superman #1 written by Grant Morrison pencils by Frank Quitely inks & colors by Jamie Grant letters by Phil Balsman

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31:47

Ep. 81: The Umbrella Academy #1

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2025/09/05

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss Hungry Bear replacements, phishing links, required ME reading, non-sequitors, unexplained powers, the ultimate power of the domino mask, and setting up & following your rules. “Name name name name name—COMICS.”The Umbrella Academy #1 written by Gerard Way art by Gabriel Bá colors by Dave Stewart letters by Nate Piekos

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35:26

Ep. 80: Wonder Woman #773

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2025/08/29

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss intrigue, secret hidden histories, different Thors, losing track of your list, sexy variant covers, Tim’s phenomenal squirrel impression, exhausted warriors, cool fade-ins, “Thirsty Thorsday,” and kid-friendly b-stories. “We like our souls the way they are.”Wonder Woman #773 written by Michael W. Conrad & Becky Cloonan art by Travis Moore colors by Tamra Bonvillain letters by Pat Brosseau

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32:29

Ep. 79: The Ribbon Queen #1

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2025/08/22

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss Batman Day, new-to-us publishers, Dan Brown confusion, getting the band back together, sweet sweet Shalvey covers, killer layouts, the gloriously grisly gore of Jacen Burrows, and the fantastic fables of Garth Ennis. The Ribbon Queen #1 written by Garth Ennis pencils by Jacen Burrows inks by Guillermo Ortego colors by Dan Brown letters by Rob Steen

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45:26

Ep. 78: I Am Batman #13

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2025/08/15

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss more Diamond malarkey, the Fox family, positive resolutions to too-long dramas, award-winning screenwriters, gettin’ the issue for the ads, crooked cops, uneasy alliances, overdone puns, justifying your actions, and what it means to be a hero. “What was the question?”I Am Batman #13 written by John Ridley pencils by Christian Duce & Eduardo Pansica inks by Christian Duce & Julio Ferreira colors by Rex Lokus letters by Troy Peteri

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Ep. 77: Venom: The Hunger #1

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2025/08/08

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss blowin’ your comics budget, that ‘90s look, the Muppets in Marvel, overblown New York City crime, overuse of the word “incredible,” great covers suckin’ ya in, logo guys, noir narration, ‘the venom-etes,’ naked bodies in the alley, and what you need. “I see demons.” Venom: The Hunger #1 written by Len Kaminski pencils by Ted Halsted inks by Scott Koblish colors by Tom Smith letters by Ken Lopez

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Ep. 76: Green Arrow (2016–2019) #50

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2025/08/01

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss ticking clocks, iPad storage management, the 2025 Eisner Award winners, comic side-trips, revisiting your personal classics, open-ended endings, BETRAYAL, Rob’s old Huntress poster, Ollie running afoul of the government as usual, new-to-us characters, difficult conversations, and The. Single. Dumbest. Idea. You’ve. Ever. Had. Green Arrow (2016–2019) #50 written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing art by Javi Fernandez colors by John Kalisz letters by

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31:40

Ep. 75: The Books of Doom #1

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2025/07/25

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss The Legend of Kingdom Come, unreliable narration, slabbin’ yr #1, scarcity, soliloquy’ing, “the girl,” unintended consequences of summoning demons, and narrating the documentary of your own life.The Books of Doom #1 written by Ed Brubaker pencils by Pablo Raimondi inks by Mark Farmer colors by Brian Reber letters by VC Rus Wooten

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Ep. 74: Batman: Urban Legends #17

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2025/07/18

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss mixing Star Trek eras, the upcoming return of The Punisher, whatever Crisis came before this one, Aquaman’s hairdo, science-y mumbo-jumbo, Bat-Cave details, very angry Mera, the return of the Joker-Fish, towing the Bat-Sub, the riddle of a Riddler story, and value per page. “A team up issue for the ages!!!”Batman: Urban Legends #17 written by Ryan Cady, Joey Esposito, Alex Paknadel, & Dan Watters pencils & inks by Gleb Melnikov, Scott Hanna, Serg Acuña,

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Ep. 73: Something is Killing the Children #1

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2025/07/11

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss shirtless truth or dare, trippin’ St. Dumas, Star Wars canon, large cities in Maine, respect for Tod Smith, cool Batman easter eggs, gruesome flashbacks, teenage cyclops, and all the intriguing questions. “It gets redder and redder as we go…”Something is Killing the Children #1 written by James Tynion IV illustrated by Werther Dell'Edera colored by Miquel Muerto lettered by Andworld Design

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Ep. 72: The Superior Spider-Man (2013) #2

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2025/07/04

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss scary rest stops, no longer needing a break, going all the through the Omnibus, Force-ghost Peter Parker, ‘00s political callbacks, art choices, commandeered robots, angry letters, curiosity, and tiny vultures. “Crazy-town banana-pants!” The Superior Spider-Man (2013) #2 written by Dan Slott pencils & inks by Ryan Stegman colors by Edgar Delgado letters by VC's Chris Eliopoulos

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Ep. 71: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest (2022-) #8

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2025/06/27

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss the history of “world’s finest,” more respect for Peter David, the classic Bat-Copter, scaling 1:6 vehicles, Superman chew-toys, Teen Titan playfulness, keys and “The Key,” Bat-actor preferences, hero tests, and the futility of screaming about stuff of the internet.Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022-) #8 written by Mark Waid pencils & inks by Dan Mora colors by Tamra Bonvillain letters by Steve Wands

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Ep. 70: Seance in the Asylum #1

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2025/06/20

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss Krypto not crypto, short term memory loss, private daytime showings, comics > movies, “gathering in the head,” cool credit pages, spirit trumpets, Scooby Doo doors, the offstage stage, and all things ‘spectral therapy.’ “WHERE’S YOUR SPIRITS NOWWWWW?”Seance in the Asylum #1 written by Clay McLeod Chapman art by Leonardo Marcello Grassi colors by Mauro Gulma letters by Frank Cvetkovic cover art by Andrea Mutti

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Ep. 69: Fightin’ Five #40 (1966)

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2025/06/13

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss miniature nuclear subs, flying subs, submarine dreams, incredible advertisements, second head sculpts, respect for the late Peter David, great and/or weird combinations, ridiculous acronyms, the relativity of “not too long ago,” intentional sexy shoulder placement, mail-order machetes, French doors, FASCINATING STAMPS, Wig Wam & The Fugs, irritated eyelids, learning while you sleep, and the simple ridiculous origins of all things Peacemaker. “Are you a

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38:31

Ep. 68: Death in the Family: Robin Lives! (2024) #2

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2025/05/23

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss distribution changes, no spoilers, YouTube recommendations, creepy Joker songs, the bright side of Rob’s terrible memory (everything’s new!), Lady Clayface, power outages, and the intriguing possibilities of exploring alternate histories.Death in the Family: Robin Lives! #2 written by J.M. DeMatteis art by Rick Leonardi colors by Rico Renzi letters by Taylor Esposito

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