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Best Issue Ever Podcast

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Alpha Flight
Doom Patrol
Wonder Woman Historia
Spider-Man Clone Saga
Spider-Man
Uncanny X-Men 303
Johnny Double
Sword & Sorcery
Daredevil
Seven Soldiers Of Victory
Conan
Ice Witch
Hippolyta
Gilded Lily
True North
Jubilee
Jean Grey
Ileana Rasputin
Marvel 2-In-1 Annual Number 7
San Francisco

Best Issue Ever is a comic book podcast hosted by Sara Century. She interviews her friends about their favorite comics of all time.

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Hey, it's the 39th episode starring Connor Goldsmith! We've been trying to record an episode for a while so I'm thrilled it finally happened, Connor's coming back in a few months too so yaaaaaaay! You might know Connor from Cerebro, where we have tal... more

Hey, it's the 38th episode starring Jadzia Axelrod! Jadzia is very cool and wrote an awesome Hawkgirl series, as well as creating the superhero Galaxy w/ Vash Taylor. Welcome to BIE, Jadzia!

We're chatting about Doom Patrol #70, written by Rachel Po... more

Alex Segura and I are recording semi-monthly minisodes to promote our comic The Forgotten Five. We both love a lot of comics, so these are just little windows into our nerdom. If you also like the comics we discuss, perhaps you'll like The Forgotten ... more

Hey, it's the 37th episode with Ben Kahn! Ben is really cool and they also write great comics, I'm going to suggest Renegade Rule and Renegade Royale, both of which are absolutely incredible. Ben is also one of the co-hosts of Progressively Horrified... more

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Connor Goldsmith
Writer, producer and host known for Cerebro and related projects
Cerebro (podcast)
Episode: Episode 39: Seven Soldiers of Victory #0 Starring Connor Goldsmith
Jadzia Axelrod
Writer and illustrator known for Galaxy and The Prettiest Star
Episode: Episode 38: Doom Patrol #70 Starring Jadzia Axelrod
Tom Flynn
Co-host of Why Not Read Alpha Flight with Chris and Tom
Why Not Read Alpha Flight
Episode: The Forgotten Five Minisode 2: Alpha Flight #33 w/ Why Not?! An Alpha Flight Podcast
Chris Baker
Co-host of Why Not Read Alpha Flight with Tom and Chris
Why Not Read Alpha Flight
Episode: The Forgotten Five Minisode 2: Alpha Flight #33 w/ Why Not?! An Alpha Flight Podcast
Ben Kahn
Writer and creator discussed in the episode
Creator of Renegade Rule and Renegade Royale
Episode: Episode 37: Daredevil #25 Starring Ben Kahn
Alex Segura
Co-writer, co-creator of The Forgotten Five with Sara Century
The Forgotten Five
Episode: The Forgotten Five Minisode 1: Doom Patrol #89
Trung Le Nguyen
Cartoonist and author known for The Magic Fish, Angelica and The Bear Prince
The Magic Fish, DC/Marvel contributions
Episode: Episode 36: Hellboy, The Troll Witch Starring Trung Le Nguyen!
Wi-Moto Nyoka
Founder and head witch at Dusty Projects; creator of horror and sci-fi works in audio, immersive theater and film
Dusty Projects
Episode: Episode 35: Ice Witch #1 Starring Wi-Moto Nyoka
Oliver Brackenbury
Author and publisher known for New Edge Sword & Sorcery
New Edge Sword & Sorcery / Brackenbury Books
Episode: Episode 34: Savage Sword of Conan (2024) #1 Starring Oliver Brackenbury

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Sara Century
Host of Best Issue Ever Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Always great recs. Great convos. Angles I haven't peeped. Alphaflight substack?

    Podcast Addict
    5
    teh_b00tnabian
    a month ago
  • Insightful always fun

    This podcast is a great complement to Jay & Miles Xplain the XMen and Cerebro podcasts for all X Mutants in the Marvel Comic Books Universe. The show starts with a banger with guest Spencer Ackerman. I’m not a fan of XFactor but the side stories are what makes the podcast shines with the wonderful creators.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    baophac
    Canada6 months ago
  • Brilliant!

    One of the best comics podcasts out there. Amazing premise, amazing guests, host is always a delight. Get amongst it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elphit
    Australiaa year ago
  • Best podcast ever

    @dirt.rich

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OVAHdressed
    United States2 years ago
  • Love

    I love this podcast; and a general subscribe and follow to everything in the SCPodUniverse!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    knasd93
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The host and guests deliver insightful, enthusiastic comics analysis that feels both nerdy and approachable.
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#247
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Episode 36: Hellboy, The Troll Witch Starring Trung Le Nguyen!
Q: I'm curious how much planning goes into these pages, because I always wonder if people are more off the cuff or if there's an intensive thumb-nailing process behind everything.
Trung explains that he writes first and uses the script as the backbone, then shapes panel composition around the words to ensure legibility and narrative flow, with less emphasis on traditional cape-style page planning.
Episode 36: Hellboy, The Troll Witch Starring Trung Le Nguyen!
Q: So how did you discover Hellboy would be the way to take this, given you had discussed comics more broadly?
We talk about how Hellboy's mood, mythic roots, and visual style guide the tone of this Troll Witch story, and how the fairy-tale framing helps us read it as something both intimate and epic.
Episode 39: Seven Soldiers of Victory #0 Starring Connor Goldsmith
Q: Why is Seven Soldiers Zero considered a strong initial issue for the series?
It establishes a tonal thesis, experiments with panel layout and storytelling structure, and introduces key characters in a way that reframes readers' expectations for what a superhero crossover can be.
The Forgotten Five Minisode 1: Doom Patrol #89
Q: What about you?
The era's character work and the way Premiani's layouts support a spectacularly strange concept are what resonate most with me; the integration of bizarre science with character moments makes the whole read feel timeless and deeply enjoyable beyond being just 'Silver Age' nostalgia.
The Forgotten Five Minisode 1: Doom Patrol #89
Q: What are some of the things that stand out to you with this part of Doom Patrol, because Doom Patrol changes a lot over time?
My favorite thing about this era of Doom Patrol is the art, with Premiani's ability to make the weird seem beautiful and the core team's dynamics clearly conveyed through visual storytelling; the pacing is fast yet somehow cohesive, and the story structure—starting in medias res and then tracing back—feels innovative for its time.

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What is Best Issue Ever Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comics-centric show that blends deep dives into classic and indie titles with personal storytelling from guests and the host. Across episodes, conversations orbit long-running runs, authorial approaches, and the cultural impact of graphic novels, with frequent focus on narrative structure, metafiction, and representation. A standout aspect is the breadth of guest expertise—from writers and artists to publishers and critics—paired with accessible, enthusiastic analysis that appeals to both hardcore fans and industry listeners. The show frequently features nuanced takes on legacy characters, behind-the-scenes trivia, and cross-pollination with creator-owned projects, making it a strong pick for listeners who want thoughtful, opinionated com... more

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5. Ben Kahn
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