The Last Comic Shop Podcast

60:50

Magik - Illyana's Seven Years in Hell : #315

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2026/10/27

Illyana Rasputin steps through a portal as a little girl and comes back a teenage sorceress. This week we're reading Magik: Storm and Illyana, Chris Claremont's 1983 limited series about the seven years Colossus's little sister spent trapped in Limbo — while barely a moment passed on Earth. We get into Belasco, the Soulsword, the bargains Illyana makes to survive, and how startlingly dark this book is for a mainstream Marvel comic in 1983. We also talk about where Magik goes after this, and why

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59:30

Doctor Doom's Greatest Story — Triumph and Torment :...

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2026/10/20

In 1989 Marvel let Roger Stern and Mike Mignola make a graphic novel about Doctor Doom rescuing his mother's soul from Hell. It's still the best Doom story anyone has written. Doom wins a contest of sorcerers, which entitles him to a favor from the winner of the last one — Doctor Strange. He spends it going into Mephisto's realm to free Cynthia von Doom. Andy, Chad, and Mikey read it and get into why Doom works better as a tragic figure than a conqueror, what Mignola was doing with light

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61:59

Murder Podcast - A True Crime Podcast that Kills Its...

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2026/10/13

A true crime podcast that kills the people who listen to it. That's the premise of Murder Podcast - the debut title from Ignition Press, which sold out in 24 hours! Andy, Chad, and JA dig into Jeremy Haun and Mike Tisserand's horror comic: the podcast-as-curse conceit, Nick Fillardi's colors, and whether the first issue earns the hype it got. Then JA Scott recaps Super Manila Comic Con - What the floor was like, who he talked to, and what the Philippine comic scene looks like right now from

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61:58

The Nice House on the Lake - James Tynion IV's...

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2026/10/06

What if...your best friend invited you to this amazing lake house for the weekend, and then the world ended? Nice House on the Lake by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, & Jordie Bellarie seeks to answer that question over 12 gripping issues. We decide if it was a question worth asking to begin with. Plus the legendary Hammer Films put out a list of the Top 10 Horror Graphic Novels of All Time! We review the list and make our own recommendations of comics they might have

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64:20

Batman of Two Worlds — Two Batmans, One Comic : #311

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2026/09/29

Two Batmans, one $2.99 comic. DC's Batman Day centerpiece gives you a mainline Batman story from Matt Fraction and Javi Fernández, and an Absolute Batman story from Scott Snyder and Nick Derington — two completely different versions of the same character, back to back.Andy, Chad, JA, and Ethan review both halves: whether Fraction's Batman works, what Derington brings to Absolute, and whether a two-story sampler is the right way to sell Batman Day. Plus we play Blind Ranks, three rounds deep

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62:25

Wolverine & Havok: Meltdown - X-Men meets Cold War...

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2026/09/22

This week we're welcoming back Pittsburgh comic book creator, John Davis, for a review of the 4 issue X-men related mini series entitled "Wolverine & Havok: Meltdown" by Walt & Louise Simonson, Jon J. Muth, and Kent Williams. Plus we'll take a look back at Marvel's Epic Imprint from the 1980s which gave so many comic creators a chance to develop books outside the rigid controls of the Comics Code Authority. Host: Andy Larson Co Host: Chad Smith and JA Scott Guest Panelist: John

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62:13

Assorted Crisis Events Vol. 1 - Deniz Camp's Best...

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2026/09/15

Time plays a critical role in this week's show as we review the 2026 Eisner award winner for "Best New Series" with Assorted Crisis Events volume 1 by Deniz Camp & Eric Zawadzki! Plus we place 8 other Eisner award winning comics from the 2026 awards in a tournament bracket to see which one we will read on the podcast before the end of the year! Will it be Absolute Martian Manhunter? Lord of the Flies? Purgatory Funeral Cakes? Listen to find out! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith

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61:11

Camelot 3000 - King Arthur vs. an Alien Invasion: #308

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2026/09/08

You don't need Excalibur to listen to this week's podcast covering DC Comics first ever maxi series with "Camelot 3000" by Mike W. Barr & Brian Bolland. Plus we play a round of "Team Builder" where the Last Comic Shop gang will assemble an evil "Knights of the Round Table" out of famous comic book supervillains! Which baddies will be our brave King Arthur, our magical Merlin, and our sexy Guenevere? Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Guest Panelist: Mikey Wood Get all of

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59:03

Who Is the Greatest Superhero of All Time? - Live at...

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2026/09/01

Revisit this live taping of the Last Comic Shop Podcast straight from the annual Pittsburgh based "3 Rivers Comic Con" earlier this year! Join Andy, Chad, Mikey & a whole slew of comic book fans in attendance as they pick the winner of this year's Best Super Hero Tournament Bracket! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Guest Panelist: Mikey Wood Check out Pittsburgh's 3 Rivers Comic Con: https://3riverscomicon.com/ Find a New Dimension Comics Store Location:

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59:34

Bridge Planet Nine - A Sci-Fi Heist That Goes Very...

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2026/08/25

The Last Comic Shop Podcast blasts off with the indie sci-fi series "Bridge Planet Nine" by Jared Throne this week! Plus celebrate those summer movie blockbusters with a trivia game sure to give you interesting factoids you can share with your nerdy friends! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com Click to get all your Last Comic Shop Podcast gear & support the

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57:26

X-men Elsewhen, Vol.1- What If Jean Grey Never Died?:...

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2026/08/18

All Things are new again this week as we review John Byrne's recent redux revisiting of his X-men run post Dark Phoenix Saga with "X-Men: Elsewhen Vol.1" by Marvel Arts! Plus we talk about both the current state of Marvel's Mightiest Mutants and the lasting impact of those classic stories from the early 80s! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com Click to get all your Last

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60:42

Dave McKean's Cages - The Sandman Artist's Own...

The Last Comic Shop Podcast ·

2026/08/11

Dust off your berets and pretend to look intellectual, kids! We are reviewing the artistic tour de force known as "Cages" by Dave McKean.Plus it's an Summertime themed round of our classic game "Mash Ups!" See how we pair classic teenage comic book characters with some of the most well known part time summer jobs with hilarious results! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Guest Panelist: Mikey Wood Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at

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68:24

Spider-Man, Brand New Day Comic & Movie: 8/4/26

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2026/08/04

Walloping Webspinners! We've got Spidey style action this week on the podcast! First, it's a review of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day comic collection featuring stories from Dan Slott, Mark Waid, Zeb Wells & more! Then it's the review of the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie starring Tom Holland & Zendeya! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com Click to get

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60:44

Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: 7/28/26

The Last Comic Shop Podcast ·

2026/07/28

Coming straight from the depths of Hades, its a new take on arguably the most famous female superhero as we review the first volume of Absolute Wonder Woman by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman & more! Plus it's more "Listener Comments" where we comb our various social media & podcasting services for interesting tidbits left by you, our loyal fans! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith and JA Scott Guest Panelist: Zach Thompson from Thompson's Comic Corner

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61:20

Out of Alcatraz: 7/21/26

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2026/07/21

We continue our march towards the 2026 Eisner Awards this week with "Out of Alcatraz" by Chris Cantwell and Tyler Crook nominated for "Best Limited Series" at this year's awards. Plus hear our predictions for the rest of the winners of comic books most prestigious industry award to be given at San Diego Comic Con later this week! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout:

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73:03

Batman, The Dark Knight Returns: 7/14/26

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2026/07/14

Celebrate our 300th episode with this 40th anniversary review of the legendary comic mini series "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" by Frank Miller. Plus it's time for a game of "Matches" where our contestants try to match comic book related "blanks" with our all star panel of past Last Comic Shop guests! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith and JA Scott Guest Panelist: Mikey Wood, Ethan Larson, Nicole Larson, Zach Thompson from Thompson's Comic Corner (@thompson2968.bsky.social), and

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60:37

Supergirl, Woman of Tomorrow & 2026 Movie: 7/7/26

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2026/07/07

Girl Power! It's all about the Woman of Steel this week! First, it's a review of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Everly! Then it's the review of the new Supergirl movie starring Milly Alcock & Jason Momoa! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com Click to get all your Last Comic Shop Podcast gear & support the shop!

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66:37

Captain America, Operation Rebirth: 6/30/2026

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2026/06/30

Get ready for some fireworks as we continue our annual tradition of covering a Captain America comic series in honor of the 250th Independence Day of America! This year's entry is Captain America: Operation Rebirth by Mark Waid & Ron Garney! Plus we're pitting the most famous condiments up against each other in "The Last Sauce Shop" tournament bracket challenge! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Guest Panelist: Ethan Larson Get all of your comic book supplies at 10%

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63:17

Torpedo Vol.1: 6/23/26

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2026/06/23

We are celebrating Mikey Wood's birthday by revisiting the very first time our favorite Pittsburgh based comic creator and aficionado ever stopped by the shop to share in his love of all things funny books! Plus we take a look at Torpedo Volume 1 collecting the various crime noir gangster stories of one of comic book's most famous hitmen by Enrique Sanchez Abuli, Jordi Bernet, and Alex Toth. Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Guest Panelist: Mikey Wood Get all of your

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53:15

Bowling with Corpses: 6/16/26

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2026/06/16

We are getting gothic this week celebrating the return of the legendary comic book creator Mike Mignola to both story and art with his book "Bowling with Corpses & Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown"! Plus we announce the 2026 nominees for induction into the prestigious Eisner Award Hall of Fame for comics! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com Click to get all your

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