A comic book based podcast with a couple of bears growling about what they are reading and enjoying.
The gang is back to look at one of the most important weekends on the comic book industry calendar - San Diego Comic Con! On top of that, one of the most anticipated Marvel films, Deadpool & Wolverine, opens this week as an expected blockbuster. We go over announcements and news, especially at the new DC lineup for the Fall, before jumping into this episode's comic recommendations, Geek Gets, and Woofs of the Week
New Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! HeroesCon 2024 a few weeks ago marked the very first time that the current roster of CBB Boys - Bill Z, Steve and Caleb - were all under the same roof IRL! And to recount what went down in Charlotte we are once again joined by special guest Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast! Apart from the con wrap-up we also dive into some recent books we have been enjoying which include Ain't No Grave (Image), Bloodshot Unleashed (Valiant), the long awaited My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book 2 (Fantagraphics) and the pure throwback joy of Bloodscar Megazine by Jason Horn! So hit play and enjoy two hours of 3/4 bearded and bombastic book banter!!
New Comic Book Bears audio episode! HeroesCon 2024 a few weeks ago marked the very first time that the current roster of CBB Boys - Bill Z, Steve and Caleb - were all under the same roof IRL! And to recount what went down in Charlotte we are once again joined by special guest Brian Newberry of the C...
The CBB gang is joined again in the cave by friend of the show, Steve Bryant, writer, artist, and creator of favorites such as Athena Voltaire and Evie and the Helsings is back to talk about his latest Kickstarter, Undead or Alive! Plus comic book recommendations, Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevebryant/undead-or-alive?ref=discovery
Mile High Comics is having a big sale through July 8, so if you happen to be in Denver, CO for the 4th of July, or just in general, they're discounting themed merch, toys, and figures as well as back issues!
Marvel Contest of Champions, Pride Poster by Luciano Vecchio
The gang is back from Charlotte, NC and sufficiently recovered from the excitement of , and ready to share creator conversations, panel stories, and great vendor finds from America's Favorite Comic Convention! We're joined once again by Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast to chat about the Con. We'll also have some comic recommendations, and our Woofs of the Week!
On this new CComic Book Bears Podcastaudio episode, we are joined by Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast! Though we have been friends with Brian for many many years, this is the first time he has joined us on our show! Hit play and listen in as Caleb, Bill Z and Steve talk with Brian about how he got into comics and what all four of us are looking forward to this upcoming weekend as we will all be meeting up in Charlotte, NC to attend Heroes Con! Then when the comic talk starts, it's a varied lot! Under the CBB microscope this time around are X-Men #35 (the legacy #700 anniversary issue), DC's 2024 Pride and DC Pride: A Celebration of Rachel Pollack anthologies, Parallel by Matthias Lehman, The Midnight Order by Mathieu Bablet, Self-Esteem and the End of the World by Luke Healy, Titan's new Savage Sword of Conan series and Lifeline Comics' crossover of their titles Haunting and Like Father, Like Daughter! There is nothing better than a hot guest bear like Brian during Pride month so whether you are an ally or a fellow member of The Alphabet Mafia yourself, please join us!
On this new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode, we are joined by Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast! Though we have been friends with Brian for many many years, this is the first time he has joined us on our show! Hit play and listen in as Caleb, Bill Z and Steve talk with Brian....
Time for a new Comic Book Bears audio episode! On May 23rd the regular CBB crew (Steve, Caleb and Bill Z) convened to once again chat about the funnybooks. After a few tangents (Memorial Day weekend plans, our favorite Rolling Stones songs, prepping for HeroesCon) the boys finally sashay over to the virtual spinner rack in the Bearcave. Among the books discussed - Batman: Dark Age (DC), Batman/Superman: World's Finest (DC), Vengeance of the Moon Knight (Marvel), The Last Mermaid (Image), Pine and Merrimac (Boom) and Spectregraph (DSTLRY) - just hit play for two hours, one minute and twenty-five seconds of hairy heavy homo comic chat!
Time for a new Comic Book Bears audio episode! On May 23rd the regular CBB crew (Steve, Caleb and Bill Z) convened to once again chat about the funnybooks. After a few tangents (Memorial Day weekend plans, our favorite Rolling Stones songs, prepping for HeroesCon) the boys finally sashay over to the...
The CBB gang is back, in pre-gaming mode for this month's upcoming 2024 convention in Charlotte, NC, June 14-16! We're joined tonight by first-time guest Brian Newberry, to chat comics, what we're looking forward to seeing/doing at HeroesCon, and whatever other topics get tossed into the mix. Also, more Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back in the cave right before the long Memorial Day holiday weekend with some news and catching up, plus some comic recommendations, Geek Gets, Woof of the Week, and probably more than a couple wanderings off-topic!
On this new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode we are thrilled to talk with two of the folks behind new indie publishing company Bamboo Panel Studios and their Kickstarter campaign for the first project, Kosmotrope! BPS CEO Jon Runyan is a long time friend of the show and past guest and he appears along with BPS Editor-in-Chief Randy Faustino! Randy also serves as the writer of Kosmotrope! Described as an urban fantasy thriller, Kosmotrope concerns a mysterious affliction begins striking down residents of the community of Sequoia Pass and it is up to conservation officer Liam O’Sullivan to stop the malady before the town and its people are consumed by it! Their Kickstarter runs until May 27th; the link is is in the first comment below. Beyond that Steve, Caleb and Bill Z talk about some new comics including the MAD Magazine Free Comic Book Day offering, Space Ghost #1 and Slash Presents (yes, THAT Slash) Deathstalker, based on the sword-and-sorcery film series from the 1980s! (And on that note R.I.P. Roger Corman.)
On this new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode we are thrilled to talk with two of the folks behind new indie publishing company Bamboo Panel Studios and their Kickstarter campaign for the first project, Kosmotrope! BPS CEO Jon Runyan is a long time friend of the show and past guest and he appea...
New Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! "X-Men '97" premiered on Disney+ on March 20th, 2024 and this series continues the storyline for the 1990s "X-Men: The Animated Series" and details the plight of the team as they face new challenges following the apparent death of their leader, Professor X. Hit play and you will hear Steve and Bill Z discuss the first few episodes and joining in them in their chat is longtime friend of the show Tony Gilkinson, appearing on the podcast for first time! Beyond X-Men '97, Tony and the CBB Boys also talk about some of their favorite X-Men stories in the funnybooks including the Neal Adams/Roy Thomas late 1960s X-Men run, the original graphic novel and the initial issues of The New Mutants, the Muir Island Saga and series starring Jimmy Hudson, son of Ultimate Wolverine! Hit play to join us for two plus hours of marvelous mutant musings!
"X-Men '97" premiered on Disney+ on March 20th, 2024 and this series continues the storyline for the 1990s "X-Men: The Animated Series" and details the plight of the team as they face new challenges following the apparent death of their leader, Professor X. Hit play and you will hear Steve and Bill....
The CBB gang will be joined in the cave by friend of the show and fellow ursine funnybook podcaster, Jon Runyan (aka JonOnDemand), who's bringing along Randy Faustino, co-founder of indie comic publisher: Bamboo Panel Studios. They're here to talk about their premiere title, KOSMOTROPE, an urban fantasy thriller and the first book from BPS, with issue #1 currently on Kickstarter! Plus the usual comic recs, FCBD gets, and Woofs of the Week!
Hey kids - it's another new Comic Book Bears audio episode and we are thrilled to welcome back to the show our Ursine Operative from Oz, the Koala of Comics himself Nottingham scribe David Hazan!! Nottingham is on its 11th issue which is the start of the thrilling final arc of the series! David talks with us about what is ahead as the Sheriff returns home to find a city he barely recognizes. David also chats with us about his recently Kickstarted Requiem #2 and more about his process and his work! Then we move onto comic book roundtable time as the CBB boys Bill Z, Steve and Caleb discuss recent books like Feral (Image), Su***de Squad: Dream Team (DC), Black Hammer: The End (Dark Horse) and much more!
Hey kids - it's another new Comic Book Bears audio episode and we are thrilled to welcome back to the show our Ursine Operative from Oz, the Koala of Comics himself Nottingham scribe David Hazan!! Nottingham is on its 11th issue which is the start of the thrilling final arc of the series! David talk...
Hey kids - time for a new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! The weather is getting warmer and the CBB boys have more comics to talk about! After covering some news items Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about some recent favorites of theirs including the end of the X-Men's Krakoa era books Rise of the Powers of X and Fall of the House of X (Marvel), Wonder Woman (DC), Outsiders (DC), The N Word of God (Fantagraphics) and Rare Flavours (Boom)! Plus, with this episode, we may be the only comic book podcast to have ever referenced the work of Lincoln Center Theater poster artist James McMullan! Plus our Geek Gets, our Woofs of the Week and more!
The weather is getting warmer and the CBB boys have more comics to talk about! After covering some news items Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about some recent favorites of theirs including the end of the X-Men's Krakoa era books Rise of the Powers of X and Fall of the House of X (Marvel), Wonder Woman...
The CBB gang is back with a Very Special Episode all about those lovable mutants and their 6 decades of mayhem at Marvel! Guest starring friend of the show, Tony Gilkinson, who joins us to discuss some deep cuts in the X-canon, while Bill and Steve also dig back into their X-Vaults for some favorite issues or stories. Plus, a look at X-Men '97 on Disney+ and some feelings on the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine!
Comic writer David Hazan is back visiting the CBB gang to talk about some new projects and the new story arc from Nottingham, out this week from Mad Cave! We'll also chat about some recent news items, and recommend some recent comic releases. Plus, Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week!
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Time for another new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode based on our spotlighting of indie creators on our video livestream! On this episode (recorded on March 7th) we are very pleased to welcome for her first time on the podcast writer Corissa Grant! Corissa introduces us to her horror comic series, Worthy Chaos: Redemption!! The project just had another successful Kickstarter campaign for issue #9! Steve sits solo in the driver's seat for the interview and chats with Corissa about the fight for survival against destiny and the forces of the underworld in Redemption, her inspirations, building a fanbase, and why terrifying supernatural creatures make such cute plushies! And for the second show in a row, Bill Z joins up late toward the end to talk up some other comics like Spider-Gwen: Smash (Marvel) and AWA's U&I by J. Michael Straczynski & Mike Choi! Hit play and you'll get all this plus Woofs, Gets and more on this (sadly) Caleb-less episode!
Time for another new audio episode based on our spotlighting of indie creators on our video livestream! On this episode (recorded on March 7th) we are very pleased to welcome for her first time on the podcast writer Corissa Grant! Corissa introduces us to her horror comic series, Worthy Chaos: Red...
New Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! Over the past few weeks we spotlighted indie creators on our video livestream and now those episodes are being made available as audio episodes! First up (recorded on February 22nd) we are very pleased to welcome for their first time on the podcast artist Amanda Kahl and writer Jeremy Flagg, co-creators of the comic "I Am The First". Caleb and Steve interview the duo and we get to know their inspirations and journey creating the series, where to find their other work, their Brave New Comics imprint and more! (And fear not, CBB faithful, Bill Z continues his unbroken streak of appearances by JUST making onto the show at the end!)
Over the past few weeks we spotlighted indie creators on our video livestream and now those episodes are being made available as audio episodes! First up (recorded on February 22nd) we are very pleased to welcome for their first time on the podcast artist Amanda Kahl and writer Jeremy Flagg, co-crea...
The gang is poking their heads out of the cave to find it's Spring! And with that comes more comic book recommendations, news, Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week to welcome the season.
The CBB gang welcomes indie comics creator Corissa Grant to introduce us to her series, Worthy Chaos: Redemption. Currently on Kickstarter for issue #9, we'll ask about her inspirations, building a fanbase, and why terrifying supernatural creatures make such cute plushies! Plus comic recommendations, industry tidbits, and Woofs of the Week!
A bunch of bears and a bunch of new comics - yes, it's another new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! Hit play and hear Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about a very important bit of recent comic industry news - the mass exodus of artists from Cadence Comic Art - and then onto the comic book talk with time dedicated to Ultimate Spider-Man (Marvel), The Schlub (Image), Somna (DSTLRY) and John Constantine: Hellblazer - Dead in America (DC)! AND YES, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 REALLY IS THAT GOOD!!!
A bunch of bears and a bunch of new comics - yes, it's another new Comic Book Bears audio episode! Hit play and hear Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about a very important bit of recent comic industry news - the mass exodus of artists from Cadence Comic Art - and then onto the comic book talk with time...
Finally, it's a new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! Hit play and hear the CBB boys (Bill Z, Steve and Caleb) talk about comics like Superman: Lost, Kneel Before Zod, the new Duke and Cobra Commander books from Image/Skybound's G.I. Joe line and - remember we are a q***r podcast - Killer Queens 2! The boys also get caught up with each other and, since this first 2024 episode was recorded during the playoffs, you get treated to some NFL Conference and Super Bowl chat from Caleb and Bill ... it was a funny conversation so we left it in ... and if you have missed the audio episodes, don't worry - this is just the first of three that we will be releasing over the next week!
Finally, it's a new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! Hit play and hear the CBB boys (Bill Z, Steve and Caleb) talk about comics like Superman: Lost, Kneel Before Zod, the new Duke and Cobra Commander books from Image/Skybound's G.I. Joe line and - remember we are a q***r podcast - Killer Quee...
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The CBB gang is back with a new episode and some more comic book recommendations for you! We'll have some thoughts on recent events from the pop cultural landscape, some fun Geek Gets, and of course, our Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back from an extended holiday hiatus and are ready to get back in the swing of things! Some news, comic recommendations, a bunch of Geek Gets from the holiday season, and of course, Woofs of the Week.
Two of the CBB boys (Bill Z and Steve) were able to sneak in one last livestream in 2023 and here it is now as the first Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode of 2024! And it's all about the King of the Seven Seas! Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the 15th film and final installment in the DC Extended Universe movie series and that's what we chat about! The film was directed by James Wan and stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman, alongside Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, and Nicole Kidman. In the film, Aquaman must work with his half-brother Orm to prevent Black Manta from killing his family and using the cursed Black Trident to overheat the world while searching for the lost seventh kingdom of the seas. We let you know what we thought about it and also provide some recommendations for comic books featuring Aquatic Ace! Hit play to dive in!!!
Two of the CBB boys (Bill Z and Steve) were able to sneak in one last livestream in 2023 and here it is now as the first Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode of 2024! And it's all about the King of the Seven Seas! Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the 15th film and final installment in the DC Extend...
The CBB gang will be talking about the latest (and last!) DCEU film following the continuity started back in 2013's Man of Steel. In this sequel to 2018's Aquaman, new family man and king of Atlantis, Arthur Curry, must face an ancient threat, awakened by his nemesis Black Manta. Together with the help of his half-brother and former enemy Orm/Ocean Master, they must defeat Manta and the Lost Kingdom or Atlantis and the surface world are doomed! We'll also be discussing our favorite Aquaman comics, and of course, Woofs of the Week!
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The gang is back to look at one of the most important weekends on the comic book industry calendar - San Diego Comic Con! On top of that, one of the most anticipated Marvel films, Deadpool & Wolverine, opens this week as an expected blockbuster. We go over announcements and news, especially at the new DC lineup for the Fall, before jumping into this episode's comic recommendations, Geek Gets, and Woofs of the Week
The CBB gang is joined again in the cave by friend of the show, Steve Bryant, writer, artist, and creator of favorites such as Athena Voltaire and Evie and the Helsings is back to talk about his latest Kickstarter, Undead or Alive! Plus comic book recommendations, Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevebryant/undead-or-alive?ref=discovery
The gang is back from Charlotte, NC and sufficiently recovered from the excitement of #Heroescon2024, and ready to share creator conversations, panel stories, and great vendor finds from America's Favorite Comic Convention! We're joined once again by Brian Newberry of the Comics Discourse 114 podcast to chat about the Con. We'll also have some comic recommendations, and our Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back, in pre-gaming mode for this month's upcoming #HeroesCon 2024 convention in Charlotte, NC, June 14-16! We're joined tonight by first-time guest Brian Newberry, to chat comics, what we're looking forward to seeing/doing at HeroesCon, and whatever other topics get tossed into the mix. Also, more Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back in the cave right before the long Memorial Day holiday weekend with some news and catching up, plus some comic recommendations, Geek Gets, Woof of the Week, and probably more than a couple wanderings off-topic!
The CBB gang will be joined in the cave by friend of the show and fellow ursine funnybook podcaster, Jon Runyan (aka JonOnDemand), who's bringing along Randy Faustino, co-founder of indie comic publisher: Bamboo Panel Studios. They're here to talk about their premiere title, KOSMOTROPE, an urban fantasy thriller and the first book from BPS, with issue #1 currently on Kickstarter! Plus the usual comic recs, FCBD gets, and Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back with a Very Special Episode all about those lovable mutants and their 6 decades of mayhem at Marvel! Guest starring friend of the show, Tony Gilkinson, who joins us to discuss some deep cuts in the X-canon, while Bill and Steve also dig back into their X-Vaults for some favorite issues or stories. Plus, a look at X-Men '97 on Disney+ and some feelings on the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine!
Comic writer David Hazan is back visiting the CBB gang to talk about some new projects and the new story arc from Nottingham, out this week from Mad Cave! We'll also chat about some recent news items, and recommend some recent comic releases. Plus, Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week!
The gang is poking their heads out of the cave to find it's Spring! And with that comes more comic book recommendations, news, Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week to welcome the season.
The CBB gang welcomes indie comics creator Corissa Grant to introduce us to her series, Worthy Chaos: Redemption. Currently on Kickstarter for issue #9, we'll ask about her inspirations, building a fanbase, and why terrifying supernatural creatures make such cute plushies! Plus comic recommendations, industry tidbits, and Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back with a new episode and some more comic book recommendations for you! We'll have some thoughts on recent events from the pop cultural landscape, some fun Geek Gets, and of course, our Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back from an extended holiday hiatus and are ready to get back in the swing of things! Some news, comic recommendations, a bunch of Geek Gets from the holiday season, and of course, Woofs of the Week.
The CBB gang will be talking about the latest (and last!) DCEU film following the continuity started back in 2013's Man of Steel. In this sequel to 2018's Aquaman, new family man and king of Atlantis, Arthur Curry, must face an ancient threat, awakened by his nemesis Black Manta. Together with the help of his half-brother and former enemy Orm/Ocean Master, they must defeat Manta and the Lost Kingdom or Atlantis and the surface world are doomed! We'll also be discussing our favorite Aquaman comics, and of course, Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang have a special guest with us tonight, Dr Christopher Roman, here to speak about his latest work, Queering Wolverine, about everyone's favorite hairy, violent, grumpy, Canadian, cigar-chompin', anti-social, and emotionally/psychologically complex X-Man. Then, stick around as we go through some recent comic industry news, recommend some titles we're reading, show off our Geek Gets, and present our Woofs of the Week!
The CBB gang is back after their tryptophan comas to talk about the return of the new (and also old - Spoilers!) Doctor Who and the first BBC/Disney special, The Star Beast, with a classic link to Marvel's Who comics from the early 80s. We'll also look at what the Bears have been listening to this year while whittling down their stacks, plus some book reviews, Geek Gets, and Woofs of the Week!
The gang is joined in the cave tonight by John Horsley, creator of the Eynes Anthology and fellow podcaster with Spoiler Country, joins us to talk about his latest Kickster collection of Jonly Nonly, collecting the first 5 issues of the original webcomic from 2008-2016! We'll chat about the Kickstarter, comics, and probably things that have nothing to do with either! We also will review what the CBB gang has been reading, news, Geek Gets, and Woofs of the Week!
On a special Wednesday episode, the CBB gang has seen the latest MCU feature (33rd!), The Marvels, direct sequel to 2019's Captain Marvel, and continuing right from the final scene of 2022's Ms Marvel series. What did the bears think about it, and is it worth a watch? If you've also seen it, feel free to join in the comments!
The CBB gang is back again to chat about the comics they've been reading the past few weeks, now that we're firmly past the spooky season and sliding towards winter. News, reviews, Geek Gets and Woofs - join us and say hi!
Most of the CBB gang has been all over the map the past few weeks - Japan, Chicago, and NYCC! We'll have stories from the New York Con, Caleb's trip to Chicago, and other journeys, plus some comic reviews, Geek Gets, and Woofs of the Week!
In this very special episode, the Comic Book Bears talk about books of the prose variety - nary a panel, gutter, or splash page in site! We look at the books that inspired us through the years, our faves, and let you in on what we're reading when we aren't reading comics. Plus, Geek Gets and Woofs of the Week!
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