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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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64:49

Batman 2025- The Beginning Of Matt Fraction's Take On...

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2026/02/02

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-5 of the currently ongoing comic series, Batman. Written by Matt Fraction and art by Jorge Jiménez. They also discuss their rankings of Robins, and Tom King's recent insights into how D.C. editorial affected his own Batman run, and how this relates to superhero comics as a whole. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:36 - Comic Talk Starts04:40 - General Thoughts10:38 - Ranking the Robins14:29 - Starting with the Arting21:37 - Story (with some

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82:57

Assorted Crisis Events- Image Comics' Time Bending,...

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2026/01/26

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-7 of the currently ongoing, Image Comics' anthology series, Assorted Crisis Events. Written by Deniz Camp, art by Eric Zawadzki, colours by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also discuss the dystopian future genre, how time goes quicker as you get older, existential crises, and the immigration debate. (there are also fun moments)Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:54 - Comic Talk Starts06:51 - General Thoughts13:17 -

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62:08

The Dark Knight Returns part 2- The Epic Fight...

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2026/01/19

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the second half of the critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns. Written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley. They also discuss Miller's continuing themes of authoritarianism, is this Superman badly written?, and does this title deserve to be considered one of the greatest graphic novels of all time?Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:44 - Starting with the Arting08:54 - Story (With Some

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67:42

The Dark Knight Returns part 1- Frank Miller's Era...

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2026/01/12

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first half of the critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns. Written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley. They also discuss whether this truly is the pinnacle of Miller's art work style and how it would it would continue after this, the comic's influence on Batman and the comic medium itself, and how Miller explores the themes of hero worship and

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112:28

The Best of The Comic Literate Podcast 2025

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2026/01/05

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie reminisce on their favorite moments from the podcast over 2025. From superhero shenanigans to the boys trying not to get political, and more. Timecodes00:00 - Intro (s)04:05 - Superhero Shenanigans43:33 - Comic Book Creators54:06 - Getting Political1:04:43 - Jamie's Girlfriends1:08:35 - And All The RestYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts-

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111:02

The Best Comics Of 2025 (that we read)

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2025/12/29

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie go over the comics that were released in 2025 (that they read) to determine which were the best of the year. Categories include best comic book movie, horror, non-superhero, DC, Marvel, story, art, and best overall. Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:07 - Awards Start04:33 - Best Comic Book Movie10:19 - VPN Sponsorships and NFTs13:57 - Best Horror Comic24:51 - Best Non-Superhero Comic38:39 - Best DC Comic52:04 - Best Marvel Comic1:01:35 - Best Titles We Missed

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76:52

Hellboy: A Christmas Underground & Four Gathered On...

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2025/12/22

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1997 issue, Hellboy: A Christmas Underground, by Mike Mignola. As well as the 2022 anthology comic, Four Gathered On Christmas Eve, by Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Becky Cloonan, and James Harren. They also go on tangents about the tropes of Victorian ghost stories, Jamie's ancestry, cucking (for some reason), and a quick dip into the topic of [REDACTED]. Timecodes00:00 - Intro05:20 - Comic Talk Starts07:02 - Hellboy: A Christmas

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49:39

Daredevil: Roulette- The Best Single Issue Comic Ever?

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2025/12/15

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1982's Daredevil issue 191. Written and penciled by Frank Miller with ink by Terry Austin. They also discuss the themes of hero worship, gun violence, revenge, and Ryan's theory of story. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:34 - Comic Talk Starts03:32 - Story Premise05:12 - Starting with the Arting14:20 - Full Story39:14 - Ryan's Theory YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts-

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48:21

Marvel vs DC- Which Copycat Characters Can Stay?

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2025/12/08

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie decide, using completely arbitrary criteria, which Marvel/DC copycat characters can stay, and which ones get Thanos snapped. Choosing between The Flash and Quicksilver, Hawkeye and Green Arrow, Aquaman and Namor, and Swamp Thing and Man-Thing.Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:17 - The Flash and Quicksilver12:09 - Hawkeye and Green Arrow22:11 - Aquaman and Namor31:30 - Swamp Thing and Man-Thing42:27 - Quickfire RoundYouTube-

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43:36

The Weirdest Superman Stories Part 2!- Superman's...

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2025/12/01

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some more of the weirdest Superman comics from the 60's. Which includes Superman issue 137's story of Superman's evil twin (not Bizarro) and World's Finest issue 186's story of Superman trying to burn Batman at the stake for being a witch. They also explain why this episode was recorded months in advance. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:55 - Superman's Evil Twin14:20 - Tangent about Celebrities23:00 - Back to the Comic24:57 - Burning Batman As A

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61:18

Robin: Year One- Dick Grayson's First Year As...

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2025/11/24

In this week's episode, Ryan spoils Jamie for his last pre paternity leave episode with the 2001 limited series, Robin: Year One. Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty, with penciling by Javier Pulido & Marcos Martin, inking by Robert Campanella, colours by Lee Loughridge, and lettering by Sean Konot.They also discuss Jamie's obsession with Dick Grayson, a brief history of all of the main Robins, and a weird tangent about drugs and pregnancy. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:10 - Comic Talk

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55:25

Captain America 2025- Recently Defrosted And Already...

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2025/11/17

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first 4 issues of the currently ongoing series, Captain America. Written by Chip Zdarsky, with art by Valerio Schiti, and colours by Frank Martin. They also discuss the ever changing timeline of Cap's unfreezing, how does Doctor Doom really feel about him, and Chip Zdarsky's upcomming Marvel Comics event "Armageddon". Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:17 - Comic Talk Starts04:12 - Starting with the Arting08:51 - Story (with minor spoilers)28:20 -

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58:24

Absolute Batman Annual 1- Batman Beats Up White...

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2025/11/10

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first Absolute Batman Annual. Written and art by Daniel Warren Johnson. They also attempt to discuss the comic without getting too political. As well as discussing what an Annual is, how violent Absolute Batman is compared to Earth 1 Batman, and catching up with the main Absolute Batman series. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:17 - Comic Talk Starts with What Is An Annual?05:50 - Getting A Little Political07:01 - Starting with the Arting18:26 -

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72:31

DC K.O. #1- Predicting The Justice League Fighting...

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2025/11/03

In this week's episode, not only does Ryan make Jamie read DC K.O. #1, but they also go over the entire tournament brackets to predict, with 100% accuracy, who will win and go on to face Darkseid. They also discuss DC and Marvel's universe spanning events, the story of DC K.O., and some of the potential upcoming surprises with the Absolute Universe. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:53 - What Is DC K.O.?09:13 - The Story of DC K.O.20:15 - PredictionsYouTube-

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58:12

The Lucky Devils- Image Comics' Spiritual Sequel To...

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2025/10/27

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first five issues of the 2025 limited series, The Lucky Devils. Written by Charles Soule and art by Ryan Browne. They also discuss it's thematic connections to a previous work by the same creators, Eight Billion Genies, using hell and devils as an allegory for corporate culture, and critiquing the nine circles of hell (suck it Dante)Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:12 - Comic Talk Starts03:39 - Starting with the Arting09:18 - Story (of the first

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58:07

Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man - What If A Bad...

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2025/10/20

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie reads the first 2 issues of the 2025 limited series, Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man. Written by James Tynion IV and art by DANI. They also discuss the original 1933 Universal movie, how movies evolved in the 1930's, why the British love self deprecating humour, and Jamie's vigilante justice for parking crime. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:16 - Comic Talk Starts04:38 - Starting with the Arting16:37 - 1933 Movie and How The Comic References It24:52 -

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68:24

Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite Of Spring -...

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2025/10/13

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 limited series sequel , Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite Of Spring. Written and illustrated by Patrick Horvath. They also discuss the serial killer genre of fiction, specifically the influences of American Psycho and Dexter, and how globalization slowly killed rural population areas. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:24 - Initial Thoughts06:03 - Comic Credits and Starting with the Arting10:21 - Story (with limited spoilers)27:37 - The

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79:01

Exquisite Corpses- It's Fortnite Meets Squid Game,...

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2025/10/06

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing Image series, Exquisite Corpses. Created by James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh with colours by Jordie Bellaire. They also discuss the the different players/killers of the story, the probable influences of the comic like Hunger Games and Battle Royal, and a somewhat dark discussion about the glorification of real life serial killers. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:02 - Comic Talk Starts and Credits15:04 - What Is The Story?16:38 -

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66:43

Marvel Zombies- A Very Infectious Comic

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2025/09/29

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2005 limited series, Marvel Zombies (and the prequel Dead Days). Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, and colour by June Chung. They also discuss how weird it is to read "Colonel America" in a comic, the rise and fall of Hank Pym as Ant-Man, and how this particular zombie infection works. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:24 - Comic Talk Starts05:05 - Colonel America08:01 - Back to the Comic and Credits12:22 - Starting with the

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53:52

Deadpool/Batman- The First Marvel/DC Crossover In...

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2025/09/22

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 Marvel/DC crossover, Deadpool/Batman #1. Written by Zeb Wells, art by Greg Capullo, and ink by Tim Townsend. They also look at the other crossovers including Captain America and Wonder Woman, Krypto the dog and Jeff the Shark, Daredevil and Green Arrow, and more. They also discuss the time Green Lantern went crazy and killed a bunch of people, Jeff the Shark's origins, and how bad is Frank Miller's art now?Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:41 -

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