Comic Book Commentary

Writer David Pepose takes you page by page through the first issue of Spencer & Locke 2. Suspended by Internal Affairs, Detective Locke grapples with the demons of his past alongside his trusty partner, his childhood imaginary panther Spencer. But when Spencer and Locke face a scarred soldier named Roach Riley, will this unlikely pair finally meet their match? Spencer & Locke 2 #1 available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/Spencer-Locke-2-1/digital-comic/758319 Spencer & Locke 2 #2 available for purchase starting May 22nd: https://www.comixology.com/Spencer-Locke-2-2/digital-comic/762596 Follow David Pepose: https://twitter.com/Peposed Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Curt Pires takes you page by page through the third issue of his Dark Horse comic Wyrd. There are problems, cases, too strange for US law enforcement to solve. Pitor Wyrd is the one who solves them--for a fee, of course. An unaging, invincible detective with a penchant for the strange, Wyrd is the one the government calls when things go very badly and very strange. This issue: Crimea. A failed attempt at recreating a certain US supersolider. A monster roaming the countryside. A trail of bodies. Wyrd #3 available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/Wyrd-3/digital-comic/748652 Follow Curt Pires: https://twitter.com/CurtPires Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Katie Cook talks about her web-comic Nothing Special! In Nothing Special... Callie thinks that in the grand scheme of the worlds at large, she's nothing special. With the unexpected addition of friendship and adventure into her life, she's about to find out that she was very, very wrong. Nothing Special is available on WebToons.com: https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/nothing-special Follow Katie Cook: https://twitter.com/katiecandraw Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writers Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti talk about destroying everything you thought you knew about Marvel history in Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History! Issue #3 out today! In Issue 3, Cosmic Ghost Rider becomes an X-Man — whether Charles Xavier likes it or not! What could make Cosmic Ghost Rider even more powerful? How about slapping some Phoenix Force in there! Wolverine’s not the only guy with a sweet motorcycle in this issue! Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #3 available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/Cosmic-Ghost-Rider-Destroys-Marvel-History-2019-3-of-6/digital-comic/758772 Follow Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti: https://twitter.com/paulscheer https://twitter.com/nickgiovannetti Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Stephanie Phillips takes you step by step through the first issue of her conspiracy-fueled adventure series, Descendent. Conspiracy theories, government corruption, and a really good mix of Prince drives David Corey to help solve the mysterious disappearance of a famous politician’s son. When David realizes that the truth is much more dangerous than a kidnapping, he must battle ancient secrets that have endangered the lives of children for centuries. This conspiracy-fueled adventure story looks at the darker side of American history through the eyes of an unlikely team of heroes. If they fail, the American government and its people may not survive. Descendent available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/Descendent-1/digital-comic/764411 Follow Stephanie Phillips: https://twitter.com/steph_smash Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Kat Howard walks you through Books of Magic #7 from Vertigo's Sandman Universe series. Timothy Hunter may be destined to become the most powerful magician in the universe, but he's still a London teenager and having magical abilities complicates things more than it helps. It's not like he can use magic to pass his exams, stop being bullied, or convince his cute friend to date him. And while Tim's trying to live his life, there are cultists who want to kill him, believing his power will eventually corrupt him, and turn him into a merciless mage. Oh, and those are the good guys. Books of Magic #7 available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/Books-of-Magic-2018-7/digital-comic/759966 Follow Kat Howard: https://twitter.com/katwithsword Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Matt Kindt takes you page by page through the final issue of his Eisner Award-nominated run on X-O Manowar. X-O Manowar takes the final battle against the galaxy's baddest bounty hunters into space to decide the ultimate fate of the universe. Available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/X-O-Manowar-2017-26/digital-comic/759821 Follow Matt Kindt: https://twitter.com/mattkindt Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Vita Ayala takes you panel by panel through the star-studded seventh issue of Marvel's Shuri series. When it looks like an enemy of Wakanda has left a signature behind in America, Princess Shuri heads overseas to investigate. But she’s not the only hero on the case. With New York City and New Jersey on the line, there’s no way Miles Morales and Kamala Khan are sitting this one out. Guest creative team Vita Ayala and Paul Davidson take Shuri on a star-studded adventure! Available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/Shuri-2018-7/digital-comic/750764 Follow Vita Ayala: https://twitter.com/definitelyvita Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Whitley, writer of Unstoppable Wasp, takes you panel by panel through the sixth issue. Back by popular demand, it’s Nadia Van Dyne — the Unstoppable Wasp! With the backing of Janet Van Dyne, the original Wasp, there’s no problem the Agents of G.I.R.L. can’t solve! But Nadia’s team of girl scientists isn’t the only acronym toting science organization out there — and when A.I.M. strikes, Nadia and the Genius In action Research Labs answer the call! But who is A.I.M.’s new super-powered lieutenant? How does this fearsome foe know Nadia? And what does A.I.M.’s plan have to do with Nadia’s father, Hank Pym? Plus: A girls’ night out for Nadia and Jan! G.I.R.L. prepares for its big science-expo debut! And Nadia meets her match in the form of a returning fan-favorite female fighter! But there’s only one mission on Nadia’s mind: fix everything! Available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/The-Unstoppable-Wasp-2018-6/digital-comic/750859 Follow Jeremy Whitley: https://twitter.com/jrome58 Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Thompson, writer of the brand new Sabrina the Teenage Witch series, walks you through the first issue. Sabrina is a teen witch whos struggling with balancing the double life of high school and her burgeoning powers. Newly relocated to Greendale with her aunts Hilda and Zelda (also witches), Sabrina is trying to make the best of being the new girl in town which so far includes two intriguing love interests, an instant rivalry, a couple of misfits that could turn into BFFs, and trying to save the high school (and maybe the world) from crazy supernatural events. NBD! Available for purchase now: https://www.comixology.com/Sabrina-the-Teenage-Witch-2019-1/digital-comic/761516 Follow Kelly Thompson: https://twitter.com/79semifinalist Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for? https://twitter.com/BENBLACKER COMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices