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The Last Comic Shop Podcast

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Graphic Novels
The Crow
Marvel
Elfquest
Three Rivers Comic Con
Victory Parade
Captain America
Beneath the Trees, Where Nobody Sees
World War II
Avengers Twilight
Brandon Lee
James O'barr
Red Skull
Comic Book History
Fantasy Comics
Holocaust
Deadpool
Chip Zdarsky
Daniel Acuña
Dungeons and Dragons

The Last Comic Shop is a podcast dedicated to saving one of the great literary art forms: Comics!Weekly reviews and recommendations for comic book fans both new and life long!Have a comic book you want us to review? Email us at info@lastcomicshoppodcast.com

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The Merry Marvel March Society for 2026 continues this week with the X-man turned cosmic defender, Phoenix! Yes, it's volume 1 of the 2024/2025 self titled series by Stephanie Phillips, Alessandro Miracolo, and more!

Plus, it's the 5th Annual Mighty... more

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It's the Kick Off to The Merry Marvel March Society in 2026 with 5 straight weeks of Marvel Comics!  As an added treat, we're welcoming comic book creator, John Davis, to the shop to talk about this selection: Spider-Man issue 17 by Ann Nocenti, Rick... more

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Learn about some of the strangest Golden Age comics ever created courtesy of the Fantagraphics collection: "I Shall Destroy All The Civilized Planets!" created by Fletcher Hanks.

Plus another round of our most popular comic book related game: Blind ... more

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Reach deep into those buck bins, kids! This week we are reviewing an obscure 1980s cyberpunk fever dream called "Tailgunner Jo" by Peter Gills with artwork by Tom Artis.

Plus it's an Olympic sized round of our classic game "Mash Ups!" See how we pai... more

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Recent Guests

George from Short Box Summary
Guest commentator promoting Short Box Summary
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Episode: Phoenix Vol. 1, Orbital Resonance: 3/10/26
John Davis
Comic book creator from Pittsburgh area
Episode: Spider-Man Issue 17 w/John Davis: 3/3/26
Zach Thompson
Podcast host from Thompson's Comic Corner
Thompson's Comic Corner
Episode: The X-Force Omnibus: 2/3/2025
Earl Dryden
A ghostly comic book creator who discusses his contributions to classic comics and interactions with famous figures like Stan Lee.
Episode: Vertigo's House of Secrets, Issues 1-10: 10/14/25
Cynthia Von Buhler
A writer and artist known for her immersive storytelling and historical comics.
Titan Comics
Episode: The Girl Called Cthulhu w/Cynthia Von Buhler: 8/12/25
Tom Scioli
Comic book artist and writer known for works like Godzilla Monsterpiece Theater.
IDW Publishing
Episode: 3 Rivers ComicCon Interviews Vol. 5: 6/24/2025
Trish Forstner
Comic artist known for her work on Stray Dogs and Feral.
Episode: 3 Rivers ComicCon Interviews Vol. 5: 6/24/2025
Grant Lankard
Comic book creator known for projects like Beowulf and League of Cryptids.
Episode: 3 Rivers ComicCon Interviews Vol. 5: 6/24/2025
Andrew Pepoy
Comic artist and writer, creator of Simone and Ajax, and worked on various comic titles.
Episode: 3 Rivers ComicCon Interviews Vol. 5: 6/24/2025

Hosts

Andy Larson
Host with extensive experience in comic reviews and discussions, bringing a lively and insightful perspective to each episode.
Chad Smith
Co-host known for engaging discussions and a deep passion for comic storytelling.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Greatest comic book podcast ever!

    Love this show! Keep up the good work guys! *PS Love the sound effects!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakejedi27
    United States2 months ago
  • The guys know their stuff, they're funny without being 'try hard' and they have such a great rapport with each other. Super easy listening in the best way!

    Podchaser
    5
    Conor McCreery
    10 months ago
  • The Last Comic Podcast you will need..

    In a sea of comic book podcasts The Last Comic Shop Podcast is a diamond in the rough. Engaging hosts who seem to actually enjoy comics both new and old. They tackle evergreen content while always keeping an eye on modern content as well. The team has great chemistry that delivers a fun, consistent and informed show that leaves you feeling smarter for listening. This show doesn’t speak down to their audience and just seems to be exactly what you would want.. just guys talking about comics. Press... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlton_Hero
    Canada2 years ago
  • Quite entertaining

    Love the show guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Memememeeeeeeeeeeer
    United States2 years ago
  • I don’t even like comics

    But I didn’t know how fun it could be to live vicariously through those who do!

    The rapport these guys have in each episode make it entertaining to be a fly on the wall of their discussions. Somehow the talk radio vibe with the sound effects also makes it nostalgic for me, which adds to the intrigue of listening. They dive into topics that will make you laugh out loud as often as they’ll introduce you to something new. An easy listen where you can tell they’re having fun and they’re just a del... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    icybuttcheek
    United States3 years ago

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The show is recognized for its excellent production values, bringing a joyful and lively atmosphere to comic discussions.
Many reviews highlight the expertise of the hosts, noting their knowledgeability and passion for comics.
Listeners appreciate the engaging hosts who have great chemistry and deliver fun, informative content.
There is positive feedback regarding the show's ability to attract new listeners, even those unfamiliar with comics.

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Apple Podcasts
#157
Philippines/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#170
Hong Kong/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#201
Finland/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#238
Brazil/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Spider-Man Issue 17 w/John Davis: 3/3/26
Q: John, what happens in this particular issue, which you called the barbecue sauce saga?
The story centers on Aunt May's demand for barbecue sauce while Spider-Man grapples with saving people during a dangerous accident, leading to a confrontation with Death and Thanos where Spider-Man nearly loses; Death allows him to save a girl, creating a human, emotional core.
The New Gods Vol.1, The Falling Sky: 12/23/25
Q: What do you think about the pacing and storytelling in The New Gods series?
There are a lot of ideas being introduced, but many felt they didn't have time to breathe, leading to confusion about character motivations and plot.
Transformers Vol.1, Robots in Disguise: 11/25/25
Q: JA., you're traditionally somebody that likes licensed books. Did you like this one?
JA finds the series has a lot of violence compared to the cartoon and speaks to nostalgia, though it feels a bit cliché.
Mikey's Mighty Marvel Mega Pack: Bonus Show
Q: What happens when Longshot arrives on Earth?
He escapes from the Mojoverse, where he was a slave, and discovers that his power of luck only operates when his intentions are pure.
Vertigo's House of Secrets, Issues 1-10: 10/14/25
Q: What about the Mighty Thor? Did you have anything going on with the Mighty Thor back in the day?
Earl wanted to do Hercules instead, and is surprised that Stan ended up doing Hercules anyways.

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3. Zach Thompson
4. Earl Dryden
5. Cynthia Von Buhler
6. Tom Scioli
7. Trish Forstner
8. Grant Lankard

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