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Comic Timing – Episode 202: Igle Illustrates the Industry

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Our second episode of the Social Distancing Era is now out, as Ian, Brent, Brandon and Kris are joined by longtime friend of the show, and artist extraordinaire, Jamal Igle! Jamal brings his wealth of knowledge on the comics industry to the table here, as the crew discuss the current state of things, including changes in distribution, the rise of digital, Lunar Distributors and UCS Distributors and how much of a challenge they actually are for Diamond, what readership numbers and sales revenue really looks like in today’s world, and a whole lot more. And oh, we also discuss pasta extraordinaire, and soon to be Batman Robert Pattinson, and his choice to not work out while quarantined. That too.

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. Please do follow Jamal Igle‘s various endeavors on Twitter and Instagram, and if you haven’t already read The Wrong Earth Volume 1, it is now available both digitally and physically, so make that happen.

You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, or on Instagram at i_am_scifi; he is now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast, and recently wrote about his obsession with the Wrestling Bios YouTube channel for Engadget. Brent is on Twitter @kossinab, on Instagram at kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets. Brandon is on Instagram and Twitter @TheDabbaDon, is Geekcetra on Tumblr, and is co-host of the Pop Culture Clash Podcast. Kris is on Twitter @lampbane and @KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, her Instagram is lampbane, and she writes and contributes content regularly over at Engadget.

Until next time, please continue to stay safe, and read some good comics!

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Comic Timing – Episode 201: It’s Been A While, Stay Home and Listen

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Miss us? We sure did miss you! In this time of uncertainly, doubt and worry, we here at Comic Timing do our best to take your mind off of things. Brent, Ian, Donovan, Brandon and Raph gather to discuss a wide range of topics, from DC’s removal of Dan Didio to convention cancellations due to the outbreak and the future of conventions, from HBO’s Watchmen to Doomsday Clock, from CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and a whole lot more. Strap in for nearly three hours of distraction, and please, wash your hands, social distance, and stay the heck home people!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com, he is also now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast, and has written a few articles for Engadget; Brent is on Twitter @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets. Brandon is on Twitter @TheDabbaDon, thedabbadon on Instagram, and Geekcetra on Tumblr, and is co-host of the Pop Culture Clash Podcast. Raph can be found on Twitter @RaphDoesStuff and at the Nerd Ranting blog, you can check out his old articles and comic reviews on ComicsVerse, and do check out the D&D live stream he produces weekly on Twitch, Natural Ones. Or you can check out his new podcast, Raph Talks Stuff. Donovan can be found on Twitter @DonoDMG1, is a contributor to the DC Universe site, and is co-host of Questions: We Don’t Have Answers. And be sure to listen to his thoughts on the Birds of Prey movie on the Comic Book Film Revue podcast.

Thanks as always for listening, especially in these weird times, and we’ll catch you guys next time!

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Comic Timing – Episode 200 Live from Florida!!!

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Comic Timing has hit 200 episodes! Most DC and Marvel comics don’t hit 200 issues thanks to reboots, but there are NO reboots here! Just Ian and Brent, one on one, mano y mano in sunny Florida! Listen to Ian and Brent reflect on 200 episodes and everyone who has taken part of it! Thank you to all the listeners and contributors!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com, and he is now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast; Brent is on Twitter @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets. Our dear friend Raph needs help! You can add to his GoFundMe campaign, while Raph awaits disability.

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Comic Timing – Episode 199: Joker Movie Review’s On You

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We’re back, baby! For the first time in a few months, the crew gathers together to discuss the latest movie out of DC Comics, Joker. But lo, this movie is not all fun and games, and neither is this review. Join Kris, Raph, Brent and Ian as we dissect the film, and try and understand just what exactly Todd Phillips was trying to accomplish with this piece of cinema. Does it live up to the awards hype, or does this particular joke fall flat? Where does Joaquin Phoenix rank on the long list of live action and animated Jokers we’ve experienced over the years? Does Robert De Niro make a convincing Johnny Carson stand-in? Listen in to find out!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com, and he is now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast; Brent is on Twitter @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Raph can be found on Twitter @RaphDoesStuff and at the Nerd Ranting blog, you can check out his old articles and comic reviews on ComicsVerse, and do check out the D&D live stream he produces weekly on Twitch, Natural Ones. Or you can add to his GoFundMe campaign, while Raph awaits disability. Kris is on Twitter @lampbane and @KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, and Instagram at lampbane, and she writes and contributes content regularly over at Engadget.

We will be back sooner than later with more inane ramblings, with hopefully much less time in between episodes this time around. Until then, thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time for EPISODE 200 BABY!!!

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Comic Timing – Episode 198: Dark Phoenix, The MCU, and Whatever It Takes

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Just under the June wire, a new episode of Comic Timing hits the Internet! This time, Ian, Brent,m Brandon and Donovan go nose deep into a variety of topics, ranging from the Game of Thrones finale to Dark Phoenix, DC’s announcements related to the Legion of Super-Heroes, Wally West, and the JSA, the DC Universe streaming app, Tom King’s Batman, where the MCU may be headed in Phase Four, and Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters. Plus, other stuff!

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com, and he is now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast; Brent is on Twitter @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets. Brandon is on Twitter @TheDabbaDon, thedabbadon on Instagram, and Geekcetra on Tumblr, and is co-host of the Pop Culture Clash Podcast. Donovan can be found on Twitter @DonoDMG1, and is co-host of Questions: We Don’t Have Answers.

Until next time, thanks for listening, and wear sunscreen it’s summer out there!

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Comic Timing – Episode 197: Shazam, Batman and Stuff

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Episode 197 of Comic Timing is here, and it’s magical! Listen in as Raph, Ian, Brent, Donovan and Brandon go in depth on their thoughts on the recently released Shazam movie, plus a bevy of other topics and discussions. Those include Donovan’s trip to Bowling Green University for their Batman in Popular Culture Conference, thoughts on Gotham’s final season, Heroes in Crisis, Justice League vs The Fatal Five, and a bunch of other things. Spend some time with the boys, and next episode we’ll give you ENDGAME!!!


You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com, and he is now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast; Brent is on Twitter @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets. Brandon is on Twitter @TheDabbaDon, thedabbadon on Instagram, and Geekcetra on Tumblr, and is co-host of the Pop Culture Clash Podcast. Raph can be found on Twitter @RaphDoesStuff and at the Nerd Ranting blog, and he posts articles and comic reviews regularly for ComicsVerse. Or you can add to his GoFundMe campaign, while Raph awaits disability. Donovan can be found on Twitter @DonoDMG1, is co-host of Questions: We Don’t Have Answers, and check out Episode 173 of Batgirl to Oracle to hear his Batman Conference presentation!

Until next time, whatever it takes, we’ll talk to you then!

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Comic Timing – Episode 196: Captain Marvel Movie Review

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Hear Raph, Brent, Kris and Ian get a bit punchy, as it’s time to review Marvel Studio’s latest cinema offering: Captain Marvel! Was Brie Larson able to make her stamp on the well established MCU, or did things fall flat? Depends on who in the cast you ask; hint, Brent’s the least convinced. There are plenty of nicks to pick and some genuine grievances over plot, execution, and call signs, as well as thoughts on bright spots and discussion on plot twists, but do listen in to hear the full story. Spoilers abound, as usual, so wait until after you’ve seen the film to check this episode out, unless you don’t mind knowing everything beforehand.

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com, and he is now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast; Brent is on Twitter @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Raph can be found on Twitter @RaphDoesStuff and at the Nerd Ranting blog, and he posts articles and comic reviews regularly for ComicsVerse. Or you can add to his GoFundMe campaign, while Raph awaits disability. Kris is on Twitter @lampbane and @KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, and Instagram at lampbane, and she writes and contributes content regularly over at Engadget.

And please make sure to head over to Kickstarter and check out Masked Prejudice – A Superhero Anthology for Social Justice, and anthology Raph contributed a story to! The campaign still has about a month to go, so do contribute to making this a reality if you can. In other Kickstarter news, Kwanza Osajyefo and Jamal Igle have lauched the follow-up six issue miniseries to the critically acclaimed BLACK, entitled WHITE. I highly recommend it.


Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you all next time!

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Comic Timing – Episode 195: Comic Shops, St. Mark’s and Shownotes

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The photo Kris took that got Mitch mad.

Episode 195 of Comic Timing finally hits the stands, as Ian, Raph, and Kris gather together to discuss the ever-changing world of comic shops. This entire conversation was spurred on by the closing of one of New York City’s oldest shops, St. Marks Comics. The store was beloved by some, and not so much by others. We discuss why this was the case, what it takes to run a comic shop in this day and age, and how stores can adapt and grow to welcome in customers for years to come, and how the comics industry can do the same, including the 100-page giants that are now no longer Walmart exclusives. Plus, some talk on how comic shops in America can take some cues from what shops do overseas.

Some other shops mentioned on this episode include Isotope Comics in San Francisco, Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse and Brave New Worlds in Philadelphia, Anyone Comics, Desert Island Comics and Bulletproof Comics in Brooklyn, Challengers Comics and Gmart Comics in Chicago, Docking Bay 93 in Mount Vernon and Olympic Comics and Cards in Lacey, Washington, Collector Cave in The Bronx, Forbidden Planet, Midtown Comics, JHU Comics and Montasy Comics in Manhattan, and overseas shops like the main Forbidden Planet in London, Smallville Comics in South Africa, All-Star Comics in Melbourne, Bulles en tête in Paris, and Galaxy Comics and Collectibles in Winnipeg.

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com, and he is now a regular voice in the rotation on the Comic Geek Speak podcast; Brent isn’t on this episode, but he is on Twitter @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Raph can be found on Twitter @RaphDoesStuff and at the Nerd Ranting blog, and he posts articles and comic reviews regularly for ComicsVerse. He also works occasionally at Midtown Comics so do stop on by and say hello. Kris is on Twitter @lampbane and @KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, and Instagram at lampbane, and she writes and contributes content regularly over at Engadget; most recently, she was at Toy Faire and got to play with some cool Hot Wheels and Lego.

And please, if you have any funds to spare, do throw a couple of bucks Raph’s way. He has a GoFundMe set up as he awaits disability, as he is currently dealing with regular kidney dialysis and can only do so much on a day to day basis. Any little bit helps keep Raph rolling on a regular basis.

We hope to post a bit more regularly in the coming months, so until next time, read some good stuff!

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Comic Timing – Episode 194: In Memory of Stan Lee

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This week, the comic book community lost its greatest spokesman, and one of its most storied creators. Stanley Lieber, aka Stan “The Man” Lee, passed away earlier this week at the age of 95. This episode, Brent, Brandon, Ian and Raph wax poetic on his legacy, especially touching on what Stan meant to us, and to pop culture at large. We also go over some recent reads, because how else would you celebrate the man who made Marvel than to talk about some comics?

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com; Brent is on Twitter too @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Brandon is on Twitter @TheDabbaDon, thedabbadon on Instagram, and Geekcetra on Tumblr. Raph can be found on Twitter @RaphDoesStuff and at the Nerd Ranting blog.

Until next time, face front True Believers, and thanks for listening! EXCELSIOR!

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Comic Timing – Episode 192: Infinity Dust

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Episode 192 avoided the culling, and is now out for all of you to enjoy! Listen in as Eric Nash of the Watchmen Minute podcast joins Ian, Raph (once again in studio), Brent and Brandon as they dissect Free Comic Book Day, some TV renewals, and give their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of Avengers: Infinity War! As usual, better late than never, am I right? Dust…

You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter @i_am_scifi, on Instagram at i_am_scifi or on Tumblr at heehaw-ds9.tumblr.com; Brent is on Twitter too @kossinab; Brandon is on Twitter @TheDabbaDon, thedabbadon on Instagram, and Geekcetra on Tumblr. Raph can be found on Twitter @RaphDoesStuff and at the Nerd Ranting blog, and Eric is on Twitter @luckymustard.

Until next time, survive! Mother f—…

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