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Comic Timing Episode 230 – Kaiju Talk with Shawn Pryor

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It’s been a very long time, but this episode, Comic Timing welcomes back one of its favorite guests. Ian, Brandon and Raph are joined by the one, the only Shawn Pryor, as they discuss his upcoming book out of Epic Ink, Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts. The group go into everything from Godzilla to King Kong and back again, including the Rankin Bass kaiju collaborations between America and Japan (with an amazing deviation to their Return of the King animated film), the attempts to make the Hannah-Barbera Godzilla animated series as close to the Japanese as possible while dealing with rights issues and standards and practices, economic turmoil leading to a downturn in movies, the differences in the Showa, Heisei, Millennium and Reiwa era, failed Marvel kaiju collaborations, the uselessness of Minya, how comics influenced kaiju (and the reverse), when Dr. Pepper made Godzilla’s world taste better, the insanity that are Toho’s Frankenstein kaiju movies, and so much more. Earmuffs as usual, this is a Shawn Pryor episode, so we’re real and raw, like we should be.

Ian, Brandon and Raph then bring the episode home with some Absolute Batman talk, retro gaming through old Superman games, trading in old books, DVDs and games to Book Off, revisiting Final Crisis, whether a Playstation 5 is worth the purchase, general Agatha All Along thoughts (spoiler-free), and more!

You can watch the video version here:

Make sure to follow Shawn Pryor on Instagram, Twitter and Bluesky, join Shawn’s Patreon, and keep an eye on Shawn’s website for upcoming projects!

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. You can also follow Comic Timing on Twitter at https://twitter.com/comictimingpod, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming/, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/comictiming.bsky.social, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/comictimingpodcast. And please, if you can, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts; it helps attract new listeners!

Follow Ian on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/i_am_scifi, on Bluesky, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi. Brent is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Raph is on Twitch at RaphDoesStuff, Instagram, Twitter and Bluesky; and Brandon is at http://www.twitter.com/TheDabbaDon, https://bsky.app/profile/thedabbadon.bsky.social and https://www.twitch.tv/thedabbadon.

Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time. And as always, there’s always time for comics!

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Comic Timing Episode 224 – SDCC News & Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review

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We’re back, and there’s TONS to discuss! Donovan, Jamal, Brent, Raph, Brandon and Kris join Ian to go through a whole bunch of San Diego Comic Con news, including the return of the DC Bullet logo, DC’s Absolute Comics line, Mark Waid and Dan Mora on Justice League Unlimited, Jeff Lemire on Justice Society, Ram V’s Fourth World, and of course, Marvel’s Hall H announcements for Fantastic Four: First Steps and the shaky cam footage we totally didn’t watch we swear, and the Doctor Doom Downey Jr. reveal. Then, we pivot to an in-depth and spoilery review of the long awaited third movie in the Deapool franchise, Deadpool & Wolverine (starts at 1:11:00). Finally, a discussion of Roy Thomas’ claim that his editorial assistance has earned him a creator credit on Wolverine. SNIKT, bub. Plus some Creature Commandos talk and THE WAR WHEEEEEEEL!

Here’s the video version for this one:

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. You can also follow Comic Timing on Twitter at https://twitter.com/comictimingpod, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming/, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/comictiming.bsky.social, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/comictimingpodcast. And please, if you can, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts; it helps attract new listeners!

Follow Ian on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/i_am_scifi, on Bluesky, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi. Brent is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Raph is on Twitch at RaphDoesStuff, Instagram, Twitter and Bluesky; and Brandon is at http://www.twitter.com/TheDabbaDon, https://bsky.app/profile/thedabbadon.bsky.social and https://www.twitch.tv/thedabbadon. Kris is on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/lampbane and http://www.twitter.com/KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, lampbane on Bluesky, and you can check out her various other works at http://linktr.ee/krisnaudus. And finally, Jamal is https://bsky.app/profile/jamaligle.bsky.social, https://www.instagram.com/jamaliglecomics/ and occasionally at http://twitter.com/JAMALIGLE.

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

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Episode 218: Krakoa Post-Mortem

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A new era of X-Men is upon us! And in order to get there, we must put the Krakoa era firmly to bed. Ian, Brent, Brandon and Raph are joined by a resident X-pert, Corwin Crowl of Earth’s Mightiest Podcast and its sister podcast EMX, to explain as much of this long-running storyline as we can, including what Krakoa is, how many different Krakoas there were, and what it eventually became. Did it conclude the way we wanted, and are we anticipating what’s to come? How many Beasts are there? Did Xavier ever take off the helmet, even to shower? Listen in and find out, bub. Spoilers ahoy, especially for X-Men #700, so be warned!

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You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. You can also follow Comic Timing on Twitter at https://twitter.com/comictimingpod, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming/, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/comictiming.bsky.social, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/comictimingpodcast. And please, if you can, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts; it helps attract new listeners!

Follow Ian on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/i_am_scifi, on Bluesky, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi. Brent is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Raph is on Twitch at RaphDoesStuff, Instagram, Twitter and Bluesky; and Brandon is at http://www.twitter.com/TheDabbaDon and https://www.twitch.tv/thedabbadon.

Thanks for listening as always, and we will catch you all next time.

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Episode 215: X-Men ’97 Season 1 Review

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We’re back at it, baby! A new era of the Comic Timing begins here, as we try and get things a bit more regular here. We begin as Ian, Brent, Raph, Donovan, Brandon, Kris and Jamal convene to give an in-depth and spoiler-filled review of an animated series nearly thirty years in the making, X-Men ’97! The first season as a whole is discussed here, so if you haven’t watched the show, definitely give this a watch first before checking out this episode. There’s also plenty of random and related deviations along the way, discussion on X-Men comics related to the series, the animated series going in directions we never expected it to go, The Twelve, reminding us all just how complicated sixty years of X-Men continuity truly is, The Twelve, where we may be headed in Season Two, comparisons to the Invincible animated, reminders that Jubilee was once a vampire, The Twelve, and so much more.

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on the occasional early releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. You can also follow Comic Timing on Twitter at https://twitter.com/comictimingpod, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming/, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/comictiming.bsky.social, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/comictimingpodcast.

Follow Ian on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/i_am_scifi, on Bluesky, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi; Brent is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Raph is on Twitch at RaphDoesStuff, Instagram, Twitter and Bluesky; Kris is on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/lampbane and http://www.twitter.com/KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, lampbane on Bluesky and you can check out her various other works at http://linktr.ee/krisnaudus. Jamal Igle can be found at https://twitter.com/JAMALIGLE, on Bluesky and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jamaliglecomics/. Brandon is at http://www.twitter.com/TheDabbaDon. And finally, Donovan is at https://twitter.com/donoDMG1 and check out his podcast “Questions: We Don’t Have Answers”.

Thanks for listening as always, and we will catch you all next time, whenever that may be!

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Comic Timing Episode 211 – Black Adam, Black Panther, Two Very Different Things

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One last Comic Timing before the New Year hits! We begin with Brandon, Brent, Donovan, Kris, Raph and Ian going through the minutia of James Gunn taking over as CEO and head of DC Studios, and then transition to spoilery thoughts on Black Adam. Then, Jamal Igle joins the frey for a thoughtful and deep discussion on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and how both the film and franchise matter to the black community. Finally, the group give some of their choices for their favorite reads of 2022. And plenty of random deviations along the way, of course. Three plus hours of content, baby!

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on slightly earlier releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. Follow Ian on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/i_am_scifi, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi; Brent is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Kris is on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/lampbane and http://www.twitter.com/KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets. You can find Jamal Igle on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jamaligle and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jamal_igle_artist/. And be sure to check out Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine on Comixology! Brandon is at http://www.twitter.com/TheDabbaDon and Donovan is at https://twitter.com/donoDMG1. And finally, Raph is on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RaphDoesStuff.

Thank you so much for listening to us all these years, and here’s to a wonderful 2023 you come! We’ll catch you next time.

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Comic Timing Episode 208 – Wanda and Vishawn

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Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! As the regular CGS take a week to regroup, Comic Timing returns for the first time since December 2021! Join Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon and Raph as they discuss topics ranging from the passing of Neal Adams, George Perez and Tim Sale to Donovan’s reaction to CGS’ The Batman review, initial thoughts on Ms. Marvel as well as other Marvel shows, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, The Boys, Umbrella Academy, and plenty more. Expect spoilers, and a reminder that these episodes do not stray from letting curses fly, so do utilize headphones, or earmuffs as needed.

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on slightly earlier releases of the show from time to time at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming.

Follow Ian on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/i_am_scifi, listen to him on Comic Geek Speak, and follow him on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi; Brent is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Kris is on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/lampbane and http://www.twitter.com/KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets. Brandon is at http://www.twitter.com/TheDabbaDon and Donovan is at https://twitter.com/donoDMG1. And finally, Raph is on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RaphDoesStuff, and check out what he is writing at CBR.

Thanks for your continued support of the show, and we’ll catch you next time!

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Comic Timing Episode 207 – Korg Walked so Ben Grimm Could Run

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Hey man, we recorded another Comic Timing. You wanna listen? It’ll be fun!

This episode Ian and Brent are joined by Raph Soohoo, Donovan Morgan Grant, Brandon Christopher, Kris Naudus and Jamal Igle to go over what’s new in the world of comic book fandom over the past few months. This includes a deconstruction on Substack and Comixology Unlimited and what they mean to the comic book publishing industry, Raph’s passionate review and thoughts on Shang-Chi and what it means to him as an American Born Chinese man, What Eternals may mean for Marvel’s cinematic future, how frustrating modern press can be when it comes to spoilers, Fandome discussion including The Flash, The Batman, Young Justice and Blue Beetle, Brent hates on Ava Duvernay and also discusses Ben Reilly Spider-Man, and Once and Future, Ian explains how awesome X-Men Legends is, Jamal goes into Cliff Chang’s Catwoman: Lonely City, Donovan loves Bat books, Raph adores Superman ’78 and has thoughts on Clark handing his mantle over to Jonathan, Brandon praises X-Men, Kris rolls her D20 on Keith Ammann’s Live to Tell the Tale, and much much more.

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on slightly earlier releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming, and you can also join the Comic Geek Speak Super Group for further communication. You can follow Ian on Twitter at @i_am_scifi, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi; Brent is on Twitter at @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Kris is on Twitter @lampbane and @KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, and Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/lampbane, and she writes and contributes content regularly over at Engadget and Yahoo! Jamal is on Twitter at @jamaligle, Raph is @RaphDoesStuff, Brandon is at @TheDabbaDon and Donovan is at @donoDMG1.

Thanks for your continued support of the show, and we’ll catch you next time!

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Comic Timing Episode 205 – Zack Snyder Presents Zack Snyder’s Justice League

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Tonight we celebrate fifteen years of the podcast! In turn, we review, and dissect, Zack Snyder’s Justice League. A warning that if you’re a pure fan of this and other Zack Snyder films this might not be for you. But if you’re looking for a critical eye that delves into what works and what doesn’t, then this will work for you.

Outside of your cohosts Ian Levenstein and Brent Kossina, guests include artist Jamal Igle, writer and podcaster Kris Naudus, and longtime Comic Timing contributors Brandon Christopher, Donovan Morgan Grant, and Raphael Soohoo.

You can support future releases of Comic Timing and get in on slightly earlier releases of the show at http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming. 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 at @i_am_scifi, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/i_am_scifi; Brent is on Twitter at @kossinab, and he posts regularly to YouTube on his channel, BK’s Bullets; Kris is on Twitter @lampbane and @KrisNaudus for the professional Tweets, and Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/lampbane, and she writes and contributes content regularly over at Engadget. One of her latest articles is on Falcon and Winter Soldier and its connection to the MCU. Jamal is on Twitter at @jamaligle, Brandon is at @TheDabbaDon and Donovan is at @donoDMG1.

Thank you to all who support and listen to the show in any way and have done so these fifteen years, and we’ll talk to you next time!

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Episode 204: A Bit Delayed, But Still Relevant

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Hey there, 2021 people! Miss us? Well, we certainly missed you. So much so in fact, that we packed as much conversation into this episode as we could fit. This includes HBO Max and all the movies heading to it, Mandalorian Season Two and the state of Star Wars, Batman/Catwoman #1, Batman: Three Jokers, the approaching Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Star Trek: Discovery, some further thoughts on both the movie and TV versions of Watchmen, Marvel Snapshots: Cyclops, and a whole lot more. Expect some spoilers, and tons of comradery.

This is also the beginning of a new era, as Ian just officially launched his Patreon! If you are a fan of the show and want to support continued web hosting costs, domain renewals, and production of the show as well as that of Comic Geek Speak that Ian conducts on the regular, head on over to http://www.patreon.com/ComicTiming and become a Patron! And expect some exclusive podcasting and blog content to come over there.

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. 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.

Thank you so much for your continued support of the show, and we’ll catch you next time, hopefully a bit more regular in this new year!

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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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