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Comic Book Club

Comic Book Club
DC Comics
Batman
Marvel
New York Comic Con
Marvel Comics
Oni Press
Comic Books
Wonder Woman
Comics
Spider-Man
Archie Comics
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Godzilla
Superman
Kickstarter
Comic Book Industry
Graphic Novels
Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Universe
Supergirl

Comic Book Club is a LIVE weekly talk show about comic books, every Tuesday night at 7pm ET! Hosted by Justin Tyler, Pete LePage, and Alex Zalben, we welcome the best guests from the world of comics and comedy every week!

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Recent Guests

Daniel Dockery
Writer of the book I Am The Night, the ultimate unauthorized history of Batman The Animated Series
St. Martin's Press
Episode: Comic Book Club: Daniel Dockery
Patrick A. Reed
Author and curator, Spider-Man Total Universe
Hachette and Black Dog & Leventhal
Episode: Comic Book Club Bonus: Patrick A. Reed
Erica Schultz
Writer
Dynamite Entertainment
Episode: Comic Book Club: Erica Schultz
Maria Hoey
Author/Creator of The Shadower
Self
Episode: Comic Book Club Bonus: Fandom In Bryant Park
Zoraida Córdova
Author of Kiss the Girl
Self/Publisher
Episode: Comic Book Club Bonus: Fandom In Bryant Park
Dan Watters
Writer for DC/Marvel/IDW
Self
Episode: Comic Book Club Bonus: Fandom In Bryant Park
Tate Brombal
Co-creator of Adam Frankenstein, writer/artist
Dark Horse Comics
Episode: Comic Book Club: Tate Brombal And Soo Lee
Soo Lee
Artist and co-creator of Adam Frankenstein
Dark Horse Comics
Episode: Comic Book Club: Tate Brombal And Soo Lee
Doug Wagner
Writer and creator
Image Comics / Clover Press (Fourth Leaf imprint)
Episode: Comic Book Club Bonus: Doug Wagner And Daniel Hillyard

Hosts

Alex Zalben
Host with Comic Book Club background; frequent contributor to live shows and Stack segments.
Pete LePage
Co-host/host of multiple segments; central to banter and Stack discussions.
Justin Tyler
Host known for live show presence and Stack discussions; brings energy and structure to episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 548 ratings
  • frequent casino ads

    how about ads from comic book publishers or at least something related to comics such as movies or books or art supplies?!

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    M.K. Goldin
    United States9 months ago
  • how about ads from comic book publishers or at least something related to comics such as movies or books or art supplies?!

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    M.K. Goldin
    United States9 months ago
  • Cool Cover… Come on!

    Hands down the best comic book podcast out there. No other pod comes close. It’s like wizard magazine for my ears. Only thing troubling thing is Pete needs to admit his true love for Cyclops! Enjoy the occasional fourth host JT Sizzles dog reviews . Thanks fellas keep up the great work. Soup sucker haha!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicksrer
    United States10 months ago
  • Too much friction

    The interview episodes are great. When they have creators on the show, they ask intelligent questions and get below the surface with their subjects. However, I listen mainly for The Stack, brief thumbnail reviews of new comics each week, and that’s becoming an unpleasant experience. Too often it devolves into Alex and Justin piling on Pete and deliberately goading him into anger or frustration. Pete, on the other hand, is easily goaded. Every week I find myself wondering if these guys are even r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sinatra7
    United States10 months ago
  • I enjoy it. But a but overly foul-mouth and sort of Progressive for my taste.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Beowulf
    a year ago

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Fans appreciate deep-dive interviews and industry insights.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and banter balance.
Some listeners dislike mid-roll ad frequency in a few reviews.
Overall voices are described as entertaining, informative, and passionate.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#12
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#11
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#23
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#250
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#85
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#193
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Comic Book Club Bonus: Phillip Kennedy Johnson On Midnight Spider-Man
Q: How much of the Midnight Spider-Man universe is plotted in advance?
Johnson describes extensive, multi-year planning with seeds planted far ahead, coordinating across titles and artists, while leaving room to evolve as the Marvel line develops.
Comic Book Club: Daniel Dockery
Q: What was your favorite episode after rewatching it multiple times?
Dockery shares that Two-Face Part One and Vendetta are among his favorites at various points in the book, but he also grew to appreciate more underrated episodes over time, illustrating a dynamic, evolving list of favorites.
Comic Book Club: Wes Craig
Q: What lights you up about writing and what's your favorite part of writing?
Craig says that the process of crafting dialogue and story structure is deeply rewarding, noting that writing creates puzzles and tiny light-bulb moments that push him to be better than the day before.
Comic Book Club Bonus: Ram V
Q: How does the plotting strategy support long-term series development?
He describes using A/B/C plots to seed future seasons, ensuring that second and third seasons can be directly connected to earlier setup, keeping the narrative's momentum and allowing room for expansion.
Comic Book Club Bonus: Ram V
Q: What makes this book distinct as a Vertigo project in the current publishing landscape?
Ram V explains that the Vertigo vibe for him is about complexity, intelligence, and artistic sensibility with political and social commentary, even as trends change, and that Black Tower aims to capture that essence while telling a modern spy/magic story.

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This show combines in-depth creator interviews with lively roundtable discussions about comics and related media. Episodes mix deep dives into craft, storytelling decisions, and the business side of comics with candid banter among a tight-knit trio, plus timely previews of releases and industry news. Notable is the balance between long-form conversations with prominent writers/artists and accessible, spoiler-filled takes on current comics, making it useful for listeners who enjoy both thoughtful analysis and weekly roundups. A recurring strength is its ability to surface practical insights for creators and retailers while staying entertaining for casual fans and con attendees alike.

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1. Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast
2. iFanboy - Comic Books
3. Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast
4. Comic Book Club News
5. The Stack

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Comic Book Club launched 19 years ago and published 980 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Comic Book Club include:

1. Daniel Dockery
2. Patrick A. Reed
3. Erica Schultz
4. Maria Hoey
5. Zoraida Córdova
6. Dan Watters
7. Tate Brombal
8. Soo Lee

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