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I Read Comic Books

Mike Rapin
Comic Books
Comics
The Wicked and the Divine
Fantastic Four
Ice Cream Man
Marvel
Indie Comics
Manga
Batman
Elfquest
Digital Comics
Axe Cop
Elegant Yokai Apartment Life
Comixology
Star Wars
Spider-Man
Graphic Novels
X-Men
Yushi Anaba
W. Maxwell Prince

A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.

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Mike and Paul are joined by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill to talk comics--old manga, Judge Dredd, and web comic/animator cool guy Alex Krokus--but more importantly: Henry and Rachel's latest comic Death To Pachuco from Image Comics!

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This year, Fantagraphics celebrates 50 years of publishing and Mike, Kara, and Brian dig comics from the publisher as part of May's Reading Challenge Theme of the Month!

Join the IRCB Reading Challenge on Goodreads or on Storygraph:

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Mike, Kait, and Zach discuss comics they’ve read recently. The books include over-the-top ‘80s absurdity (Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre), a video game adaptation (Zelda Twilight Princess), and the worst guy you know (End of Life). They also r... more

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Mike and Brian are joined by long time friend of the show, Gabe Cheng, to talk about Gabe's latest Kickstarter - This Seems Normal #2! Gabe experiences Assorted Crisis Events, Mike brings up a comic you probably can't buy, and everyone loves Absolute... more

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Recent Guests

Gabe Cheng
Indie Comics writer, self-published and Kickstarter-backed creator
Self-published via Kickstarter
Episode: Latter-Day X-Men Fans (ft. Gabe Cheng)
Matt Rosenberg
comic book creator
Image Comics
Episode: Maybe The Best In The Business (ft. Matt Rosenberg)
Kyle Starks
Comic creator
Wrestle Heist, End of Life, Vertigo, Image
Episode: Everyone Likes Wresting and Everyone Likes Heists (ft. Kyle Starks)
Daniel Martinez
Episode: He’s Dead, But That Hasn’t Stopped Him Before
Brian Murray
Panelist discussing concepts of magical girls and trash boys
Episode: Starscream is a Magical Girl
Kate Scotchless
Panelist on the topic of magical girls in comics
Episode: Starscream is a Magical Girl
Dave Baker
Comics writer and illustrator; frequent creator-owner collaborator
Episode: Insulting Legions of Fans (ft. Dave Baker and Nicole Goux)
Nicole Goux
Comics artist and writer; collaborates with Dave Baker
Episode: Insulting Legions of Fans (ft. Dave Baker and Nicole Goux)
Nick Goode
Writer and comics creator, Sussex author
Self/ Sussex project
Episode: Weighting for the Write Stock is Tearable (ft. Nick Goode)

Hosts

Mike Rapin
Host of IRCB, frequent lead host, connected with I Read Comic Books; regular panelist with broad coverage of comics and industry.
Danny Martinez
Co-host or guest panelist with focus on indie titles, reading picks, and creator-owned discussions.
Daniel Martinez
Cohost on show, contributes indie and creator-focused perspectives.
Paul Jaisley
Regular host substitution, contributes on-episode discussions, and participates in IRCB panels.
Kait Lamphere
Host/guest with ongoing involvement in IRCB, frequently moderating and contributing to topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Great show! These guys are dedicated and entertaining. They cover a wide variety of comics too!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    petestathis
    4 years ago
  • A comics Podcast Unlike anything out there

    I have been listening for quite a while now. Do you know what the best thing about this Podcast is? That no matter what combination of Hosts is on the episode, the quality is top notch For the past year I discovered and listened to the podcast until I got current, and it has been an amazing experience. The passion for comics that the hosts have is contagious (and I love comics already) I recommend this to anyone trying to learn about all aspects of comics, from creations, to collecting, reviewin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eckospider
    United States5 years ago
  • Wow! This show is great for listeners who love comics. The panelists have a deep knowledge which is beyond impressive. I am thoroughly engaged each week and I love learning about books I may never have picked up otherwise. The manga recommendations are superb. Please listen, rate and subscribe. And follow them on Twitter to interact each week about the books on YOUR pull list!

    Podchaser
    5
    Bob Erlenback
    5 years ago
  • Best Comic Podcast Out There!

    This has been my favorite comic podcast to listen to! The hosts are knowledgeable and helpful, and they all bring a diverse array of different comics/manga to the show. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T-weave
    United States5 years ago
  • Comics Plus

    This is the most varied comic podcast you’re going to find. From chats about weekly releases to big questions about the nature of reality. Do yourself a favour and listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Domwithalyttled
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Engaging guests and a rotating cast keep topics fresh and accessible.
A reliable source for indie comics and creator-owned event insights.
Thoughtful discussions that stay respectful and insightful.
A comics podcast with broad coverage and strong community vibes.
Great banter and deep dives without getting too nerdy for newcomers.

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Latter-Day X-Men Fans (ft. Gabe Cheng)
Q: What can fans expect from the Kickstarter for issue two?
Backers can expect the main book, plus a special Into the Spider-Verse parody variant cover drawn by Izzy Cheng, print and digital bundles, several one-shot stories, stickers, prints, and unique art options like custom portraits from Alisa, all tied to the new two-issue arc.
Latter-Day X-Men Fans (ft. Gabe Cheng)
Q: Remind us, This Seems Normal—it's about some siblings and a big series of crazy shenanigans that it gets into, right?
Yes, it follows Sophie and Enzo, with a robotic duplicate of their brother, and it spirals into epic adventures across different genres. The second issue introduces Sophie discovering powers and a treasure-hunt subplot with Enzo, while keeping the core focus on sibling dynamics and personal growth.
Latter-Day X-Men Fans (ft. Gabe Cheng)
Q: So Gabe, could you tell the folks at home a little bit about who you are and what you do, what you've got going on right now?
I'm Gabe Cheng, an indie comics writer who self-publishes and runs crowd-funded projects via Kickstarter. I'm launching the second issue of This Seems Normal, a genre-blending, episodic comic about two Capriccia siblings and their adventures, with a mix of humor, heart, and action, and a plan to continue telling the story in an episodic format.
Weighting for the Write Stock is Tearable (ft. Nick Goode)
Q: Zach, any last questions?
Zach asks about the book's physical qualities, particularly the stock and matte finish, and how those production choices contribute to the overall reading experience, to which Nick explains the collaboration with the printer and his long-term decision to keep Sussex in the same format.
Weighting for the Write Stock is Tearable (ft. Nick Goode)
Q: Nick, where can people go to get this story?
Nick directs listeners to Kickstarter to back Sussex Chapters 1 and 2 and the current chapters 3 and 4, emphasizing affordable bundles and limited physical copies left for the initial issues.

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2. Matt Rosenberg
3. Kyle Starks
4. Daniel Martinez
5. Brian Murray
6. Kate Scotchless
7. Dave Baker
8. Nicole Goux

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