Comics Tribune

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If you are looking for a new podcast explore this week check out Comics Tribune! We have a pretty loose format that we'll be adding new wrinkles to from time to time (we are certainly open to ideas). All 3 of us have different histories with comics so it makes for some good discussion.

Check us out on iTunes

Here's our podbean page

We'll also be on Stitcher soon.

If you do listen, we would love to hear some feedback so check us out on Facebook, Twitter, leave us an iTunes review or give us an email at comicstribune@gmail.com.

Thanks for your time!

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Our second episode is up and we can also be found on Stitcher now.


We are back for round 2 and this time we've added a ratings system as well as a new Quick Hits section. Derick runs us through Green Lantern Sector 2814 Volume 1, Mars Attacks Classics Volume 1, and Superman Earth One Volume 2. Andrew then quickly tells us about Voltron Volume 1, Transhuman, and Red Mass for Mars. After that we have our group discussion on Matt Kindt's Revolver. Dave tells us how he felt about Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle. Derick tells us about author Jason's Full Moon. Lastly Andrew and Derick talk about their thoughts on Nexus Omnibus Volume 1. If you want to see our ratings we have them on our Facebook Page.

00:00:44 Intro (No News)

00:01:50 Quick Hits From Derick (Green Lantern Sector 2814 Volume 1, Mars Attacks Volume 1, Superman Earth One Volume 2)

00:20:51 Quick Hits From Andrew (Voltron, Transhuman, Red Mass for Mars)

00:37:40 Group Discussion of Revolver

00:59:26 Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle

01:10:48 Low Moon

01:19:57 Nexus Omnibus Volume 1

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Comics Tribune is back again. We open with a few quick news items, as well as retractions and an explanation of our ratings system. Then Andrew quickly takes us through X-Force, PunisherMax: Kingpin, and Breed Vol 1. Derick tells us about The Legends of Zita, Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files Vol 1, and Parker: The Hunter. Then all 3 dig into Secret Wars and why none of the three would recommend it. Dave tells us what he thought of House of M. Derick brings us discussion on on Batman pre and post New 52 centering around Gates of Gotham. Lastly, Andrew tells you why Peter Tomasi deserves more credit for his work. Remember to follow us on Twitter (@comicstribune), check out our Facebook Page (you can see our ratings there), leave and iTunes review, or email us @comicstribune@gmail.com

00:00:32 - Intro

00:01:48 -News/Retractions

00:14:30 -Andrew Quick Hits (X-Force, PunisherMax: Kingpin, and Breed Vol 1)

00:29:49 -Derick Quick Hits (Legends of Zita, Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files Vol 1, and Parker: The Hunter)

00:41:17 -Secret Wars

01:01:19 -House of M

01:13:02 - Batman pre and post New52

01:43:36 -Peter Tomasi

01:55:41 - Closing Thoughts

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First off I apologize for the 1 day delay in getting this posted but just know that you benefit from it because we didn't add any extra content with the extra delay.

In this pod we have the first off our quarterly spotlight episodes. This one focuses on the X-Men. To start Derick tells a little about the early run of the X-Men. We then discuss the Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past. After that Derick and Andrew banter back and forth a bit on Grant Morrison's New X-Men run. Dave then tells you what he would recommend in Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men run. Lastly Derick Xplains (get it) why he barely recommends the X-Statix omnibus from Peter Milligan and Mike Allred. If you've got idea for a particular character, team, or creator you would like us to spotlight get a hold of us on Facebook (Comics Tribune), Twitter (@comicstribune), comicstribune@gmail.com, or leave an iTunes review.

Intro -00:00:47

News -00:01:32

Early X-Men -00:20:32

Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past -00:38:22

New X-Men by Grant Morrison -01:11:53

Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon -01:27:00

X-Statix Omnibus - 01:39:07

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Comics Tribune Episode 7 - Booster Gold, Butcher Baker, AvX, Madman

We discuss a little bit of news to open this episode then dive right in on some quick hits. Andrew gives us a blast from the past by talking about Zero Hour and a couple of Ambush Bug specials and then jumps ahead a number of year to tell us about Assassin's Creed: The Fall. Derick tells us how he felt about Adventures of Superman: Gil Kane, talks about a fanzine with Alter Ego 1. Then he runs down what he thought about DC's New52 releases in February. The group then talks about Dan Jurgen's original Booster Gold run. To finish out Andrew tells us why he loved Butcher Baker, Dave complains about Avengers vs. X-Men and Derick discuss what was great about Mike Allred's property Madman. Feel free to contact us and tell us what you think of the show or even suggest some reading: ComicsTribune@gmail.com, Twitter: @comicstribune, search "comics tribune" on Facebook, or leave an iTunes review!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comics-tribune/id517765886

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Comics Tribune Episode 8 - Beanworld, Enigma, Justice League of America, THUNDER Agents, Threshold

We've got a special episode for you this week. After Andrew tells us little about THUNDER Agents, Justice League of America, and Threshold, and Dave tells us about Enigma, we dive into a lengthy discussion on Larry Marder's wonderful work of Beanworld. Read it.

http://charactersphinx.podbean.com/2013/04/11/comics-tribune-episode-8-beanworld-enigma-justice-league-of-america-thunder-agents-threshold/

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Comics Tribune Episode 9 - Daredevil: Born Again, Supergod, Concrete Volume 1, Byrne Fantastic Four

In this episode we start off with Andrew running us through a few single issues: Stormwatch 19, DC Challenge 1, Justice League International 10. Then Derick quickly tells us about Hawkeye Vol 1, Mars Attacks Vol 1, and the March New 52 books. After the group discusses Daredevil: Born Again, Dave tells us why Supergod didn't really do it for him, Andrew tells you why the first volume of Concrete is a must read, and we wrap up with Derick talking about John Byrne's classic run on Fantastic Four.

http://charactersphinx.podbean.com/2013/04/27/comics-tribune-episode-9-daredevil-born-again-supergod-concrete-volume-1-byrne-fantastic-four/

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Comics Tribune Episode 11 - Spotlight on Jack Kirby

Just in time the Memorial Day weekend we give you a whole episode dedicated to the "final 3rd" of Jack Kirby's career! We discuss everything from when he leaves Marvel to go DC through the very end. Email us comicstribune@gmail.com, check out our Facebook Page by searching for Comics Tribune, Twitter @ComicsTribune, or leave an iTunes review!

http://charactersphinx.podbean.com/2013/05/24/comics-tribune-episode-11-spotlight-on-jack-kirby/