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ComiClub

About the show

Join best buds Blaine & Adam as they hand out art awards, best lines, and showcase creator biographies in a monthly comic book reading club. Plus: surprise episodes covering TV/film and comic creator interviews.

Newest episodes

Sicario | Beyond The Panels

Nov 11, 2026 50 min

Your heroes get tactical and chat about Sicario by Denis Villeneuve! We're watching Villeneuve movies throughout the rest of the year. Follow along as we watch: Oct - Early Denis (Incendies, Prisoners, Enemy) Nov - Denis Rising (Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) Dec - God Emperor Denis (Dune 1, Dune 2, Dune 3) Sicario is directed by Denis Villeneuve; written by Taylor Sheridan; and stars Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. Follow ComiClub Podcast on Instagram and TikTok.

Enemy | Beyond The Panels

Oct 28, 2026 40 min

Your heroes meet their doppelgängers and talk about the movie Enemy by Denis Villeneuve! We're watching Villeneuve movies throughout the rest of the year. Follow along as we watch: Oct - Early Denis (Incendies, Prisoners, Enemy) Nov - Denis Rising (Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) Dec - God Emperor Denis (Dune 1, Dune 2, Dune 3) Enemy is directed by Denis Villeneuve; written by Javier Gullón; and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, and Sarah Gadon. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. Follow ComiClub Podcast on Instagram and TikTok.

Prisoners | Beyond The Panels

Oct 21, 2026 1 hr 32 min

Your heroes return to talk about Prisoners! Plus we have special guest Chris Galis, from the band Genuine Leather, to share his thoughts on the movie, and help us do a Radiohead song draft. We're watching Denis Villeneuve movies throughout the rest of the year. Follow along as we watch: Oct - Early Denis (Incendies, Prisoners, Enemy) Nov - Denis Rising (Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) Dec - God Emperor Denis (Dune 1, Dune 2, Dune 3) Prisoners is directed by Denis Villeneuve; written by Aaron Guzikowski; and stars Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Paul Dano. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. Follow ComiClub Podcast on Instagram and TikTok.

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All episodes

Sicario | Beyond The Panels

Nov 11, 2026 50 min

Enemy | Beyond The Panels

Oct 28, 2026 40 min

Prisoners | Beyond The Panels

Oct 21, 2026 1 hr 32 min

Incendies | Beyond The Panels

Oct 14, 2026 29 min

Your heroes begin their deep dive on the films of Denis Villeneuve with his 2010 film Incendies! We're watching Denis Villeneuve movies throughout the rest of the year. Follow along as we watch: Oct - Early Denis (Incendies, Prisoners, Enemy) Nov - Denis Rising (Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) Dec - God Emperor Denis (Dune 1, Dune 2, Dune 3) Incendies is directed byDenis Villeneuve; written by Denis Villeneuve and Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne; and stars Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, and Rémy Girard. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. Follow ComiClub Podcast on Instagram and TikTok.

Secret Wars

Sep 30, 2026 1 hr 26 min

Your heroes return to complete their journey with Secret Wars! It's an event so that means: "It all leads to this, and the Marvel Universe will never be the same!" But this one actually means it. The conclusion of Hickman's Fantastic Four and Avengers Saga ends here. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Secret Wars is written by Jonathan Hickman, art byEsad Ribić, colored byIve Svorcina, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 5

Aug 26, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Your heroes return to discuss Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 5! In this episode we chat the the Avengers finale, the Cap vs. Iron Man debate, and what we're excited about in Secret Wars. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Adam Kubert, Stefano Caselli, Mike Deodato, Mike Mayhew, Kev Walker, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

The Odyssey | Beyond The Panels

Aug 6, 2026 1 hr 20 min

Your heroes return from 20 years of travels to talk about The Odyssey! In this episode we share our history with the text, discuss our thoughts on the movie, share our favorite moments, and play a game of "More, Less or Just Right." The Odyssey is written and directed by Christopher Nolan; and stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook. Follow ComiClub Podcast on Instagram and TikTok.

Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 4

Jul 29, 2026 57 min

Your heroes return to discuss Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 4! In this episode we chat about the hard decisions the Illuminati make, the Justice League and Avengers battle, and what we think could come next. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Esad Ribic, Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 3

Jun 29, 2026 1 hr 1 min

Your heroes return chat Avengers Vol. 3 by Jonathan Hickman! In this episode we chat the giant space war, what makes Leinel Francis Yu's art so sick, and what we think could come next. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Jim Cheung, Mike Deodato Jr., and Leinel Francis Yu, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Children of Dune | Beyond the Panels

Jun 10, 2026 54 min

Your heroes summon Shai-Hulud to read Children of Dune by Frank Herbert. This unexpected book pod was a ton of fun to record. In this episode, we break down this novel and speculate on the future of the film series. Children of Dune is written by Frank Herbert. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 2

May 27, 2026 55 min

Your heroes return chat Avengers Vol. 2 by Jonathan Hickman! In this episode we chat the big ideas in this comic, who is added to the Avengers team, and why this felt like setup. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Dustin Weaver, Mike Deodato Jr., and Stefano Caselli, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 1

May 1, 2026 56 min

Your heroes return to chat Avengers Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman! In this episode we chat the big ideas in this comic, who is on the Avengers team, and why the Illuminati are so sick. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Adam Kubert, Steve Epting, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Avengers by Jonathan Hickman | First Impressions

Apr 16, 2026 17 min

Your heroes return to give their First Impressions on Avengers by Jonathan Hickman! "Earth's Mightiest Heroes expand their sphere of influence to a global - even interplanetary - level, but who will answer Captain America's call? When Earth is attacked, the new team's first mission takes them to Mars - and sets them on a dangerous path filled with deadly, godlike enemies beyond anything they've faced before! Meanwhile, cascading multiversal incursions threaten all of reality - and only Tony Stark and his secretive Illuminati allies know it! Can Mister Fantastic, Black Panther, Black Bolt, Namor and Beast join Iron Man in saving the Multiverse - or is everything destined to die?" Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by various artists including Jerome Opena, Adam Kubert, Steve Epting, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Helen of Wyndhorn

Mar 26, 2026 46 min

Your heroes retrun to read Helen of Wyndhorn. In this episode we chat the story's themes of grief, what worked and what didn't, and why the art is so sick. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Helen of Wyndhorn is written by Tom King, drawn by Bilquis Evely, colored by Matheus Lopes, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by Dark Horse Books. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Helen of Wyndhorn | First Impressions

Mar 19, 2026 11 min

Your heroes return to give their first impressions on Helen of Wyndhorn. "Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her grandfather’s enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole's untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father’s stories." Helen of Wyndhorn is written by Tom King, drawn by Bilquis Evely, colored by Matheus Lopes, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by Dark Horse Books. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Top 10 Movies of 2025 | Beyond The Panels

Mar 12, 2026 1 hr 22 min

It's Christmas in Tinseltown and your heroes have the Oscar Fever! Pop some popcorn and climb aboard as Blaine and Adam recount their Top 10 Movies of 2025, plus honorable mentions and a preview of what they're hyped for in 2026. Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? Tune in to find out! Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Spectators

Feb 25, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Your heroes visit the afterlife in Spectators! In this episode we chat about why we love Brian K. Vaughan stories, the place of sex & violence in western entertainment, what we think Spectators is about, and discuss the awesome painterly art. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Spectators is written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Spectators | First Impressions

Feb 17, 2026 19 min

Your heroes return to give their First Impressions on Spectators! "Hundreds of years in the future, New York City is haunted by many ghosts, including a voyeuristic woman who died in our present day and a mysterious gun-toting man from the distant past. Normally solo travelers, these two specters meet and travel around the world together, bearing witness to society's forward march toward decay." Spectators is written by Brian K Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Simon Roy on "A Star Called the Sun" | Creator Interview

Feb 9, 2026 40 min

Your heroes are joined by comic creator Simon Roy to discuss his sci-fi anthology: A Star Called the Sun! In this interview, Simon explains the history of his sci-fi universe, shares the origin of these seven stories, and details how he publishes to fans first on Kickstarter. A Star Called the Sun is written and illustrated by Simon Roy, colored by Sergei Nazarov and Drew Shields, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

4 Kids Walk Into a Bank

Jan 28, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Your heroes ring in the New Year with 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank! In this episode we chat about what makes this story so fun, what makes a good homage, and why we love the wallpaper in this story so much. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is written by Matthew Rosenberg, art/design by Tyler Boss, lettered by Thomas Mauer, and published by Black Mask Studios. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

4 Kids Walk Into a Bank | First Impressions

Jan 14, 2026 11 min

Your heroes are back to read 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank! "4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK is the darkly comedic story of four burgeoning child criminals and their elaborate plans. When a group of bumbling criminals show up in her father's life looking to pull one last job, young Paige has two choices - let her father get caught up in their criminal hijinks or enlist her three best friends to do the job first. Paige picks the bad one." 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is written by Matthew Rosenberg, art/design by Tyler Boss, lettered by Thomas Mauer, and published by Black Mask Studios. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Friday Revisited

Dec 29, 2025 1 hr 1 min

Your heroes get our their fingerprint kits to reread Friday. In this episode we chat about why we love Brubaker comics, if we like stories about faeries or not, and what we thought about the ending. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martín, colored by Muntsa Vicente, and published by Panel Syndicate. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Friday Revisited | First Impressions

Dec 11, 2025 10 min

Your heroes put on their Sherlock hats to finally finish Friday! "Friday Fitzhugh spent her childhood solving crimes and digging up occult secrets with her best friend Lancelot Jones, the smartest boy in the world. But that was the past, now she's in college, starting a new life on her own. Except when Friday comes home for the holidays, she's immediately pulled back into Lance's orbit and finds that something very strange and dangerous is happening in their little New England town... This is literally the Christmas vacation from Hell and neither of them may survive to see the New Year." Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martín, colored by Muntsa Vicente, and published by Panel Syndicate. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Aliens Vs. Avengers

Nov 26, 2025 1 hr 3 min

Your heroes are joined by special guest Ethan Galis to discuss Aliens Vs. Avengers. In this episode we chat about the crazy concept, what makes this story so fun, and theories on what exactly happens. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Aliens vs. Avengers | First Impressions

Nov 12, 2025 14 min

Your heroes return to Weyland-Yutani headquarters to read Aliens vs. Avengers. First Impressions is a spoiler-free shorter episode where we introduce which book we are reading and chat about our first impressions, including: The Bare Bones, Who this Comic for, and Judging a Book by Its Cover. "In a future Earth ravaged by terror, the unstoppable Xenomorphs descend upon our planet, pitting the perfect organism against a world of superhumans. As the Avengers rise in defense, they face unimaginable loss as the gods of creation known as the Engineers set out to destroy what they made. What catastrophic events led to the fall of humanity and forced the Avengers to abandon their home planet? Which heroes will be first to fall, and which will be forever changed by the encounter with the Xenomorphs? Discover the answers as Hickman and Ribić weave a pulse-pounding saga where every choice could make the difference between survival or extinction." Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Dracula

Oct 31, 2025 58 min

Your heroes return to the London to read Dracula. In this episode we chat about the stunning art and what makes Dracula such an enduring villain. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Dracula is written by and illustrated by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Martin Simmonds. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!

Oct 28, 2025 40 min

Your heroes return to the Amazon Rainforest to read The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!. In this episode we chat about the themes of the comic and how it relates to the original movie. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! is written by Dan Watters & Ram V with art by Matthew Roberts. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Universal Monsters | First Impressions

Oct 10, 2025 17 min

Your heroes return to get spooky with some Universal Monsters comics. This month we're reading Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! and Dracula. "Years after the events of the original film, journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat—but is it friend or foe? Or is it simply...THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?" "When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient named Renfield into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his daughter falls under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!?" Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! is written by Dan Watters & Ram V with art by Matthew Roberts. Dracula is written by and illustrated by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Martin Simmonds. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Asterios Polyp

Sep 24, 2025 1 hr 8 min

Your heroes return to discuss Asterios Polyp! In this episode we chat about the brilliance of the graphic novel, discuss the many themes, and talk at length about the art, colors, and lettering. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Asterios Polyp | First Impressions

Aug 21, 2025 16 min

Your heroes team up to give their First Impressions of Asterios Polyp! "Meet Asterios Polyp: middle-aged, meagerly successful architect and teacher, aesthete and womanizer, whose life is wholly upended when his New York City apartment goes up in flames. In a tenacious daze, he leaves the city and relocates to a small town in the American heartland. But what is this “escape” really about?" Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Rook: Exodus

Aug 20, 2025 48 min

Your heroes return to discuss Rook: Exodus! "Hundreds of years from now, the man known as Rook was once a simple farmer who fled the crumbling Earth for a new life. He traveled to the planet Exodus, a terraformed world where all of nature, including its imported animal population, was completely controlled by humans called Wardens. But when Exodus’s world engine failed, the Wardens’ power fell into the wrong hands, creating chaos and mass evacuation…for those who could afford it. The rest, like Rook, must scavenge for an escape vessel as the war for control of what’s left of Exodus begins." In this episode we chat about fantastic concept for the book, debate our favorite Wardens, and break down the story. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Rook: Exodus is written by Geoff Johns, art by Jason Fabok, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Doldrums of Summer 2025 | Beyond the Panels

Aug 11, 2025 1 hr 7 min

Your heroes return from vacation! We explore our media diet including what movies, TV, books, and video games we've been enjoying. We discuss the 3 big Superhero movies of summer: Thunderbolts*, Superman, and The Fantastic Four. Plus we talk about what other content we've been consuming including: KPop Demon Hunters, The Gilded Age, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Redcoat

Jul 31, 2025 44 min

Your heroes return to discuss Redcoat! "British soldier and all-around rogue Simon Pure has led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. After a failed assassination of General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, Simon stumbled upon hooded figures performing a bizarre ritual that accidentally gave him immortality. Since that fateful day, Simon has died and returned countless times over, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with history’s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, and many more. But what are the true origins and extent of Simon’s power, and the clandestine cabal behind them? And how does this group intend to use him to destroy America? Simon means to find out, even if it finally kills him!" In this episode we chat about the comic, why we love lore, and discuss our founding fathers. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Redcoat is written by Geoff Johns, art by Bryan Hitch, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Junkyard Joe

Jul 16, 2025 47 min

Your heroes return from Vietnam to talk about Junkyard Joe! "From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy’s life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy’s doorstep, warning of a new impending war." In this episode we chat about the comic, why we loved the Vietnam sequences, and discuss our favorite comic real life comic strips. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Junkyard Joe is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Wes Craig on Kaya and Thunderhead | Creator Interview

Jun 30, 2025 1 hr 5 min

Your heroes are joined by comic creator Wes Craig to discuss his current comic book projects! In this interview, Wes takes us through his career and into his current comics Kaya and the Kickstarter from Lethal Comics: Thunderhead. We go deep on the process: how he scripts his comics, the coloring collaboration with Jason Wordie, and the lettering and balloon design choices with Tom Napolitano. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Geiger

Jun 25, 2025 55 min

Your heroes travel to the wasteland to read Geiger vol. 1. In this episode we chat about the Mad Max influences, the awesome Gary Frank art, and discuss the cooperative media company Ghost Machine. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Geiger is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Geiger | First Impressions

Jun 12, 2025 8 min

Your heroes travel to a post-apocalyptic America to talk about Geiger! "Set in the years after a nuclear war ravaged the planet, desperate outlaws battle for survival in a world of radioactive chaos. Out past the poisoned wasteland lives a man even the Nightcrawlers and Organ People fear. Some name him Joe Glow, others call him the Meltdown Man. But his name...is Geiger." We read Geiger Vol. 1 which includes issues #1-6. Geiger is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | Beyond The Panels

May 30, 2025 1 hr 14 min

Your heroes return to accept their mission: discuss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning! In this episode we share our history with the franchise, discuss our thoughts on The Final Reckoning, and give the ComiClub definitive rankings of the series. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is directed by Christopher McQuarrie; and stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

The Incal

May 29, 2025 54 min

Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal! In this episode we chat about the trippy and mystical storytelling of Alejandro Jodorowsky, gush about the insane linework and creativity of Moebius, and try to make sense of this much lauded comic book. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. The Incal is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky; art by Moebius; colored by Yves Chaland, Isabelle Beaumeney-Joannet, and Zoran Janjetov; and published by Humanoids. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Alex Segura talks Star Wars and The Forgotten Five | Creator Interview

May 21, 2025 42 min

Your heroes are joined by writer Alex Segura to discuss his current comic book projects! In this interview, Alex takes us through his career from comic promoter to novelist and comic book writer. We explore his comic book adjacent novels Secret Identity and Alter Ego, and the in-world tie-in comic The Legendary Lynx. Then we chat about his two new comic book projects: Star Wars and The Forgotten Five. You can read and support The Forgotten Five over on Patreon. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

The Incal | First Impressions

May 14, 2025 14 min

Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal! "John Difool, a low-class detective in a degenerate dystopian world, finds his life turned upside down when he discovers an ancient, mystical artifact called "The Incal." Difool’s adventures will bring him into conflict with the galaxy’s greatest warrior, the Metabaron, and will pit him against the awesome powers of the Technopope. These encounters and many more make up a tale of comic and cosmic proportions that has Difool fighting for not only his very survival, but also the survival of the entire universe." The Incal is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky; art by Moebius; colored by Yves Chaland, Isabelle Beaumeney-Joannet, and Zoran Janjetov; and published by Humanoids. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Fantastic Four: Books of Doom

Apr 30, 2025 40 min

Your heroes don their masks to read Books of Doom! In this episode we chat about the tragedy of Victor Von Doom, what makes him such an iconic villain, and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps MCU film. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Fantastic Four: Books of Doom is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey & Robin Riggs, colored by Brian Reber, letterered by Virtual Calligraphy’s Rus Wooton, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Fantastic Four: Books of Doom | First Impressions

Apr 23, 2025 18 min

Your heroes return to Latveria to read Books of Doom. "From the black steppes of Eastern Europe, to the college campuses of New York City, and finally to the throne of Latveria — this is the life of Victor Von Doom! From his earliest disasters to his scientific triumphs to the tragedy of the fractured man he would become, this is the story you know, and the one you don’t." Fantastic Four: Books of Doom is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey & Robin Riggs, colored by Brian Reber, letterered by Virtual Calligraphy’s Rus Wooton, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Free Planet with Aubrey Sitterson | Creator Interview

Apr 9, 2025 1 hr 6 min

Your heroes are joined by writer Aubrey Sitterson to talk his new comic Free Planet! In this interview, Aubrey takes us through his creator journey and the themes of the new book. We gush about Jed Dougherty's page layouts and discuss how this book acts as both art & literature to serve as counter-programming for modern comics. Free Planet is written by Aubrey Sitterson, art by Jed Dougherty, colored by Vittorio Astone, lettered by Taylor Esposito, designed by Mark Kaufman, and published by Image Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Fantastic Four: Grand Design

Apr 3, 2025 1 hr 21 min

Your heroes have a meeting in the Baxter Building to discuss about Fantastic Four: Grand Design! In this episode we chat about the legacy of the FF, the wide cast of characters, and what we like and dislike about Marvel's First Family. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Fantastic Four: Grand Design is created by Tom Scioli and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Avengers: Doomsday Casting Announcement Reaction | Beyond The Panels

Mar 27, 2025 41 min

EMERGENCY POD ALERT! Your heroes rush to the ComiCave to talk about Avenger's: Doomsday casting announcement. This episode features your heroes break down the superhero casting into teams, speculate on the future of the MCU, and talk about what we'd like to see in the upcoming movie. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Fantastic Four: Grand Design | First Impressions

Mar 12, 2025 15 min

Your heroes return to study their history with Fantastic Four: Grand Design. "Critically acclaimed cartoonist Tom Scioli re-examines the FF's early days in the "sole-authorship" tradition made famous by Ed Piskor's X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN trilogy! Join the Watcher and witness how it all began for Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch and the Thing! And relive the debuts of the biggest friends and foes in the FF's history - Doctor Doom, the Black Panther, Galactus, the Mole Man, the Inhumans and more - as the fabulous Fantastic Four receive the GRAND DESIGN treatment!"{ Fantastic Four: Grand Design is created by Tom Scioli and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Top 10 Movies of 2024 | Beyond The Panels

Mar 1, 2025 1 hr 8 min

Your heroes grab some popcorn to discuss their Top 10 Movies of 2024! Adam and Blaine watched a lot of movies in 2024. They take turns working their way from the ten spot all the way to number one to see which were the best movies of the year. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Fantastic Four: Full Circle

Feb 26, 2025 54 min

Your heroes travel to the Negative Zone to discuss about Fantastic Four: Full Circle! In this episode we chat about our confusion, the insane art of Alex Ross, and What we like and dislike about Marvel's First Family. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley. Fantastic Four: Full Circle is created by Alex Ross, color assistance by Josh Johnson, letters by Ariana Mahar, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

Fantastic Four: Full Circle | First Impressions

Feb 19, 2025 9 min

Your heroes return to the Silver Age with Fantastic Four: Full Circle. Our "First Impressions" is a spoiler-free episode where we cover: the bare bones, who this book is for, and judging the book by its cover. "Fantastic Four: Full Circle is the first longform work written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Alex Ross, who revisits a classic Stan Lee–Jack Kirby story from the 1960s and introduces the storyline for a new generation of readers. With bold, vivid colors and his trademark visual storytelling, Ross takes Marvel’s first team of super heroes to places only he can illustrate." Fantastic Four: Full Circle is created by Alex Ross, color assistance by Josh Johnson, letters by Ariana Mahar, and published by Marvel Comics. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

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Created by: Upper Esh Media
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 11, 2026
Episodes: 185
Release period: Every two weeks
Avg. episode length: 41 min
Explicit: No
Language: English

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