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Best Issue Ever Podcast

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Alpha Flight
Doom Patrol
Wonder Woman Historia
Spider-Man
Spider-Man Clone Saga
Uncanny X-Men 303
Johnny Double
Sword & Sorcery
Daredevil
Seven Soldiers Of Victory
Star Trek
Donna Troy
Legion Of Super-Heroes
Conan
Ice Witch
Hippolyta
Gilded Lily
True North
Jean Grey
Jubilee

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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Welcome welcome, it's the show notes for our third minisode. I am your host Sara Century and these minisodes are cohosted by Alex Segura. Minisode is a bit of a misnomer this episode but you get my meaning.  We actually have wrapped our Kickstarter b... more

Hey, it's the 41st episode of Best Issue Ever, starring Eduardo Baccarani! Eduardo is THE BIGGEST DONNA TROY FAN I KNOWWW, and has written some great stuff. One thing that definitely applies to this issue is the piece What Does It Mean To Be Donna Tr... more

Hey, it's the 40th episode of Best Issue Ever, starring Riley Silverman! I have known Riley since the ole SYFY Fangrrls days, and she was just as smart and funny then as she is now. Riley is currently promoting two podcasts, one is the biweekly actua... more

Welcome welcome, it's the show notes for our third minisode. I am your host Sara Century and these minisodes are cohosted by Alex Segura. Minisode is a bit of a misnomer this episode but you get my meaning. Today we are joined by Jay McKiernan and Ja... more

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Recent Guests

Eduardo Baccarani
Biggest Donna Troy fan invited to discuss Girl Frenzy and Donna Troy
Independent writer and critic
Episode: Episode 41: Girlfrenzy: Donna Troy Starring Eduardo Baccarani
Riley Silverman
Writer and former stand-up comedian; Star Trek and Doctor Who enthusiast
Episode: Episode 40: Lower Decks: Shaxs' Best Day Starring Riley Silverman
Jim Fetters
Co-host of Long Live The Legion Podcast, Legion expert
Long Live The Legion
Episode: The Forgotten Five Minisode 2: Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 4 #1 w/ the Long Live the Legion podcast
Jay McKiernan
Co-host on Long Live The Legion Podcast, Legion commentator
Long Live The Legion
Episode: The Forgotten Five Minisode 2: Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 4 #1 w/ the Long Live the Legion podcast
Connor Goldsmith
Writer, producer and host known for Cerebro and related projects
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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
Alex Segura
Co-writer, co-creator of The Forgotten Five, co-host of mini episodes
The Forgotten Five
Episode: The Forgotten Five Minisode 2: Alpha Flight #33 w/ Why Not?! An Alpha Flight Podcast
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

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Sara Century
Host of Best Issue Ever Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Excellent comics podcast!

    Sara Century is an amazing analyst of all things comics and I love to hear her talk about her and her guests favorite issues! If you’re a fan of the comics they speak about, or interested in learning more about them, this is the place to be!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pacdiggity
    United States3 months ago
  • Always great recs. Great convos. Angles I haven't peeped. Alphaflight substack?

    Podcast Addict
    5
    teh_b00tnabian
    3 months 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
    Canada8 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

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Episode 40: Lower Decks: Shaxs' Best Day Starring Riley Silverman
Q: What makes Shaxs' character and this particular Day of Blood storyline stand out to you?
Shaxs embodies a unique blend of war-forged resilience and pacifist-friendly Starfleet ideals, and this story allows him to unleash his violence in a way that is cartoonishly shared with the audience through humor, art choices, and running gags that deepen the character.
Episode 40: Lower Decks: Shaxs' Best Day Starring Riley Silverman
Q: How did you first get into Star Trek and what sparked your interest in Lower Decks specifically?
A lifelong fascination sparked by early exposure and family viewing habits, growing into a deep appreciation for Star Trek's varied eras, with Lower Decks offering a fresh, meme-aware lens that resonates with fans and expands the franchise's playful side.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Best Issue Ever Podcast include:

1. Eduardo Baccarani
2. Riley Silverman
3. Jim Fetters
4. Jay McKiernan
5. Connor Goldsmith
6. Jadzia Axelrod
7. Alex Segura
8. Tom Flynn

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