Hold onto your halo, because things are about to get heavenly chaotic on The Comic Canon Revival! Wendell, Jered, and the special co-host extraordinaire James West are diving headfirst into the unhinged world of Garth Ennis' "Preacher Vol. 3." In this episode, our trio of hosts takes on the preacher man himself, Jesse Custer, as he continues his wi…

Get ready for an epic showdown on The Comic Canon Revival as Jered, Wendell, and Chris tackle one of Marvel's most iconic story arcs — "Infinity Gauntlet"! In this episode, our dynamic trio dives deep into the cosmic chaos woven by Jim Starlin and George Perez. As they explore the pages of this legendary saga, Jered, Wendell, and Chris break down t…

It's the Comic Canon Revival's 50th episode! And fortuitously it happens to coincide with the spooky season. For our Halloween installment we chose something that captures both the horror and the whimsy of the holiday: Locke & Key. And we asked back Robyn Reynolds to break down this spooky masterpiece with us because who better? We hope you enjoyed…

Get ready for an extra-special 49th episode of The Comic Canon Revival! Jered, Wendell, and Chris are joined by the one and only Jorg Hohman, the comic connoisseur behind Columbia's legendary comic book shop, Heroes and Dragons. Together, they're about to embark on a whirlwind journey through the pages of Dave Sim's graphic novel, "High Society." B…

Get ready for a mythic episode of The Comic Canon Revival that's so good, it's like it was woven by the Fates themselves! This time, it's not just Jered and Wendell holding down the fort. They've brought in the legendary JT to dissect Wonder Woman: The Hikateia by Greg Rucka. It's a comic book so intense, it could give Zeus a run for his lightning …

Things get seriously satirical as we dive into the post apocalyptic law enforcement hellscape adventure that is... Judge Dredd: Block Mania & the Apocalypse War. First time guest and seasoned book monger Chris Blaker stops by to assist us in breaking down this ultra violent comic book antihero who takes fascist parody to the nth degree. Authoritari…

Hold onto your swords and prepare for some manga madness on The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are stepping out of their comfort zones and inviting their friend Angelo to tackle Berzerk Vol. 1 by Kentaro Miura. Jered might be a little lost in this new manga world, but fear not! Wendell and Angelo are here to guide him through the dark and f…

On this episode we continue our reading series of Preacher, the (very) graphic novel magnum opus created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. The story really begins to cook as Jesse Custer, Tulip, and Cassidy continue their journey to bring God to justice, and things finally come to a head as the Preacher goes up against Herr Star and the Illuminati l…

Holy Chimichangas! Two episodes back to back! Get ready for a hilarious throw-down on The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are dishing out the laughs as they dissect Deadpool: Dark Reign by Daniel Way. It's Deadpool vs. Bullseye in a battle of wits, weapons, and wise-cracks. Expect explosive action, epic one-liners, and more fourth-wall-break…

CCR SMASH!!! On this episode we look at Immortal Hulk! Al Ewing's Eisner nominated mega hit is one of the most recent comics the we've ever put under our figurative microscope, but it's already cemented its legacy as one of the most important Hulk tales in an already storied history. Immortal Hulk reinvigorated the Hulk's mythos, infusing it with a…

Hold onto your cowboy hats, because things are about to get wild on the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! Jered and Wendell are joined by special guest host James West as they dive headfirst into the dark and twisted world of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's Preacher. In this episode, they tackle the first twelve issues of the iconic comic b…

On this episode JT returns to talk about one of the most (if not THE most) influential Teen Titans stories to ever hit the shelves: the New Teen Titans: the Judas Contract. It's a divided house as the CCR crew debates the relative merits of Marv Wolfman & George Perez's watershed Teen Titans tale of coming of age growing pains and formative betraya…

Get ready to geek out with Jered and Wendell as they take on the epic Marvel universe in the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! This week, they're tackling Avengers: Heroes Reborn by George Perez and Kurt Busiek - and it's superhero madness! From the wacky alternate universe to the off-the-wall action, Jered and Wendell are extra hyped to t…

Get ready to embark on an intergalactic adventure with Jered and Wendell on the latest episode of The Comic Canon Revival! This week, the cohosts are taking a deep dive into the first six issues of Mike Allred and Dan Slott's Silver Surfer, and they've got plenty to say about this beloved comic book series. From the stunning visuals to the complex …

GEE GOLLY GINCHY! Jered and Wendell are back this week to gush over Michael Allred's MADMAN Volume 1. The boys are tweaking the format this week by having a more broad discussion on Allred's work and the genius protagonist that is Frank Einstein. So pull up a bongo with our hosts and get your mind blown about the Madman/Freakazoid/Deadpool connecti…

Welcome to a brand new Season of The Comic Canon Revival! the podcast where we explore the best of the best in comic book storytelling! Today, our hosts Jered and Wendell are diving headfirst into the wild and electrifying world of Marvel's All-New Ghost Rider, with a deep-dive into the unforgettable "Engines of Vengeance" storyline. This is no ord…

It's a new year and a new season with the Comic Canon Revival! And what better way than with a comic book family franchise that ushered Marvel into the silver age, the Fantastic Four. On this episode we take a microscopic look at Fantastic Four: Unthinkable, an FF story penned by legendary comic writer Mark Waid that sees Marvel's first family bein…

On this episode we're joined by friend of the show Wes to discuss "Wake the Devil," a Hellboy story that exemplifies what makes the work of Mike Mignola so damn good. "Wake the Devil" is a clash of mythologies and folk lore that's equal parts horror, comedy, noir, and super hero action adventure, but it somehow transcends all those genres to become…

This episode gets political as friend of the pod, Steven, drops by to talk about the soul shattering graphic novel and political allegory about the invasion of Iraq, Pride of Baghdad. Written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Niko Henrichon, Pride of Baghdad's power is no less diminished today, and reading it now reminds us that the Iraq War isn't se…

On this episode the hilarious comic and all around wonderful person Amber Bixby sits down to talk about Black Hole by Charles Burns, one of the most devastatingly heartbreaking comic book stories of the modern era. Using the conceit of a horrifying new STD that creates grotesque and even supernatural disfigurement in its victims, Black Hole explore…

On this episode we take a look a Daredevil run that reinvigorated the character distilling the man without fear down to his essence. But instead of a dark and gritty noir, Mark Waid's Daredevil is a brightly colored and enthusiastic swashbuckling superhero adventure. It's a breath of fresh air we were glad to leap into.…

On this episode Robyn Reynolds of Knife Club returns to the Comic Canon Revival to help us break down the terrifying piece of vampire pulp that is 30 Days of Night… both the comics and its film adaptation. Created by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith and later adapted by director David Slade, 30 Days of Night is a story with an intriguing conceit tha…

Continuing October's Comic Crypt, the CCR crew gets dark as we discuss Geoff John's and Ivan Reis's contemporary superhero / horror crossover classic, Blackest Night! This DC event offers equal parts thrills and chills, is executed with cinematic flair, and thematically explores death and its effect on our most beloved heroes. It's a harrowing Gree…

This week we continuing the Comic Canon Revival Comic Crypt, as America's sweet heart, James West of the Knife Club podcast, visits the CCR to have a riveting conversation about the Empty Man... both the comic book AND the movie. Forget everything you think you know about this unsung gem, and if you find after listening to this episode you can't ge…

"On this week's episode first we have a little general discussion about the slasher subgenre of horror. And, to kick off our month long Comic Canon Revival Comic Crypt Halloween celebration, we're doing a follow up to one of our earlier episodes: we look at Maniac of New York - the Bronx is Burning, a slasher with a brain that uses bloodshed and ma…

As we shift into the cozy Autumnal chapter of the year, the boys, along with special guest-host Michael Good, read Jered's pick of the week, Superman for all Season by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sales. If you long for the days of the Golden Age quaintness and simplicity, then Superman for all Seasons is the book for you! This week's episode is chock full of…

WELCOME TO THE BONE ZONE! No lie, this one is a helluva thing! This week, Jered and Wendell have their ride or die, Trey Rowell, back on the show to talk about issues 1-12 of Jeff Smith's iconic story, BONE. So it's time to bone up on how to say Boneville, all of the influences that lend themselves to this masterwork, and how this simply wonderful …

WELCOME BACK to Part Two of Secret Wars on the Comic Canon Revival! Jered JT and Wendell had a blast wrapping up this epic saga on Battleworld! Pull up a little piece of Denver as they recount the final six issues of this crazy cash grab of a story. Things get a little less horny on the back end of this tale, but the stakes grow ever higher! Read a…

This weeks episode of The Comic Canon Revival comes to you straight from BEYOND THE VEIL! Jered, JT and Wendell sat down to discuss the first half of Marvel's Secret Wars (don't worry, they are doing the second half next week!) As all of you comic fans know, though this story was born out of action-figure focused greed, and trying to get in front o…

The seaweed is always greener under the sea, which is where this week's episode of CCR was recorded because this week the boys read New 52 Aquaman! Special guest host, and Austin standup staple, Andrew Wagner, joined the boys to do a deep dive on the most popular title of the New 52. So take a deep breath and hop in to hear about the alternate 90's…

Coming in a little early this week our rag tag group of misfits really takes some time digesting Alan Moore's masterpiece, Watchmen! That's right! Back to Back Alan Moore Episodes for all you mountain wizards out there. It will not surprise anyone that the guys keep getting sidetracked by kissing it's ass the whole way through, but all the same you…

This might be our best one yet kiddies, the boys had a very special guest host, Austin Comedian, Mac Blake on to chat about Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. Listen in as we talk about how much of a grump Alan Moore has turned into, fawn over the psychedelic body horror artwork, and wonder who the hell even IS Matt Cable on this week's Comic Canon R…

Holy crow this is a ding dang doozy of an episode ladies and gents, come sit and listen to Jered and Wendell objectively acknowledge Alex Ross' breakout work as they disuss Marvels! Nod your heads along as they dissect Alex's other works, discuss the anti-gump that is Phil Sheldon, and wonder what the hell even happened to poor little Maggie in thi…

On this episode friend of the show Matthew stops by to discuss the hilariously heartwarming, stand alone comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. We ruminate on just what it is that makes the work of the enigmatic Bill Watterson so unmistakably special, and gush shamelessly about a literary work that 's at times poignant, and even philosophical, but never n…

Excelsior my children! This is one of those episodes you gotta hear to believe! Come listen to the Jered, Wendell, and second time co-host, Trey Rowell, really dig into why Doctor Octopus may or may not be a SUPERIOR Spider-man. Auditorily receive their antecdotes as they process the transition from Peter Parker to Otto Octavius and help them decid…

Happy Pride Month to one and all as the crew sit down and really savor Steve Orlando's 2017 Midnighter and Apollo! JT chose this one and you can bet fans of the Authority or the Wildstorm Universe will get a real kick out of our adoration for comics where people go to hell for some reason!Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

Get ready for a doozy of an episode this week! This week Jered and Wendell have on special guests from the outstanding podcast, Knife Club, Robyn Reynolds and James West! For this episode, James chose Punisher MAX: Mother Russia to chew on and BOY is there some good chewin' provided! Listen to these hilarious intellectuals break down some of the be…

Ho boy, on this week's episode our resident group of professional men come together to talk about Warren Ellis' Transmetropolitan! Jered and Wendell, along with special guest Trey Rowell talk about and break down Wendell's choice of the week, acknowledging the obvious pastiche of Hunter S Thompson in a far flung, yet 90's influenced future while ap…

Things get gory on this week's episode as the Comic Canon Revival crew discuss the new horror comic classic, Maniac of New York Vol 1. the Death Train. It's slasher satire at its best... and maybe at its first. You don't wanna miss it.Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

This week's episode of the Revival is absolutely electric with a very special guest host, Tyler Groce, standup and host of the hit podcast, Tyler is Groce, who joins the boys to discuss Milestone's Static Shock! Stop resisting the obvious spark between us and come learn a little more about another significant member of the Dakotaverse! Please check…

Hold on to your reality, because this week the boys are chatting about House of M with the very funny Adam Mitrani guest hosting! Marvel at their words as they discuss the influence this had on Wandavision, a surprising lack of M in the story, and other fun things this week!Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth! The guys are reading one hell of a team-up comic this week! Lend them an ear as they talk about young Mike Mignola's artwork, Victor Von Doom's normal looking face, and how to outsmart Mephisto!Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

Get ready for a VERY special episode as Jered, Mehone, and Wendell are graced by a bona fide Moon Knight Expert, Rey from the Into the Knight podcast! Rey's choice of reading this week was Marc Spector Moon Knight, Blood Brothers, so join them as the boys learn about Marc Spector's working relationship with the Punisher, his marketed similarity to …

BY ODIN'S RAVEN, the boys have finally gotten around to reading The God Butcher! Come sit by the fire and imbibe of mead as they regale you of this masterful tale! Spanning across the entire universe and throughout time itself, our humble podcasters break down their favorite moments in a pivotal storyline in the the Odinson's mythos.…

Did I hear you say that you love Dystopian Superman Analogues? What a small world, the gang just so happens to be discussing Irredeemable this week! Listen along as we fawn over the masterful writing of Mark Waid taking the concept of an evil Superman way farther than anyone needed him to.Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

Hot diggity dog the guys got together to discuss John Ostrander's 1998 Martian Manhunter run! Buckle up while they figure out how Martians use apostrophes, handle mind laws, and how they dress themselves with sentient weeds.Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

This week the crew comes together to talk about Milestone Comics' Icon! Join along as they discuss Dwayne Mcduffie, the Dakotaverse, and the compelling viewpoint of a 200 year old black republican in 1993.Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

Oh boy, the crew gets together this week to talk about one of the most influential comics ever printed, Sandman! Pull up a pillow and listen to the boys talk about a modern fairytale masterpiece written by none other than Neil Gaiman.Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

This week these knuckleheads break down DC's Flashpoint! Lend them an ear while they talk about the event that inevitably creates the New 52 universe, simp over the extra grimdark bat-daddy, and quibble over a myriad of Flash facts along the way!Jered Wendell JT Mehone による

This week the boys discuss JT's pick, the Exiles. They break down the story of this rag-tag, time traveling group of misfit mutants who Quantum Leap across time and space like that show Sliders. Some of them love it, some don't, so tune in to find out who is right and who is wrong.Jered Wendell JT Mehone による