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Song of the AllSpark: Appreciating Daniel Warren Johnson's 'Transformers'

With the sixth issue complete, we reflect on the Energon Universe's first Cybertron saga. Thank the Metal.

Mar 18, 20246 min read

Todd McFarlane: The Secrets of His Success

The iconic comic book creator returns to the podcast for an in-depth discussion about autonomy and longevity.

Feb 1, 20243 min read

'Cobra Commander' Has The Best Sssurprise of the Energon Universe

We review the first issue of the new EU series from creators Joshua Williamson and Andrea Milana.

Jan 17, 20243 min read

'Transformers' #4 Does Something You Haven't Seen Before

We review the latest DWJ joint and consider the external and internal brawls devastating our favorite characters.

Jan 10, 20243 min read

Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly Got to Get Tough - Yo Joe! - with 'Duke'

We chat with the creators about their new series and how they reduced a Man of Action into his raw essence. This week, we got to get...

Dec 17, 20232 min read

Transformers #3 Rolls Out a Brutal, Emotional Beatdown

We review the latest Daniel Warren Johnson comic and contemplate the horror his Transformers will plunge.

Dec 6, 20233 min read

'Transformers' #2 Travels Where Autobots Fear to Tread

We review the latest Daniel Warren Johnson comic and find a story that's achingly beautiful and full of surprises.

Nov 8, 20232 min read

Don't Call 'Petrol Head' Dystopian. It's a high-octane, kick-ass chase.

We chat with Rob Williams and Pye Parr about their deliciously political sci-fi road rager.

Nov 7, 20237 min read

The 10 Best 'Spawn' Comics According to Todd McFarlane

We chat with the artist about reaching Spawn #350 and ask him to name the best issues from his historic run.

Oct 22, 20239 min read

Thank the Matrix, 'Transformers' and Daniel Warren Johnson are One

We review the premiere issue in the new Skybound series and find a union that enhances both parties.

Oct 4, 20233 min read

The Energon Universe, The Most Exciting Event in Comics

We roll out with Robert Kirkman, Sean Mackiewicz, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Joshua Williamson.

Aug 28, 20233 min read

'Void Rivals' #3 Entices a Shadowy Childhood Memory

The Energon Universe erupts into glorious potential with this new issue from Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici.

Aug 17, 20233 min read

A Todd McFarlane Interview You Haven't Heard Before

We chat with the comic book creator about his life philosophy and how it shaped his premiere superhero.

Aug 11, 20233 min read

Advanced Review: 'Where the Body Was' Makes a Meal from a Map

We review the new Sean Phillips and Ed Brubaker graphic novel and find an all-timer collaboration.

Aug 9, 20233 min read

'The Enfield Gang Massacre' is Jacob Phillips and Chris Condon's Hellboy

The comic creators return to the podcast, discussing their That Texas Blood spin-off series and Evil with a capital E.

Jul 22, 20232 min read

Invincible: The End of All Things, including Mark and Eve on CBCC

We conclude our counseling sessions with Mark Grayson and Atom Eve, challenging their Invincible future.

Jul 17, 20233 min read

Void Rivals #1 - A Review (Part One, No Spoilers)

We review the new comic from Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici, carefully avoiding spoiler talk.

Jun 9, 20233 min read

The Final 'I Hate This Place' Promises Bangs and Whimpers

T.S. Elliot clearly didn't have this book in his pullbox and it's clearly his loss.

Jun 8, 20234 min read

'Invincible: Full House' - Perilous Parenting and Bloodshed

In our third 'Invincible' episode, we counsel Mark and Eve through their complicated post-Reboot relationship.

Jun 6, 20232 min read

'Love Everlasting' Gets Weird...er, Weirder and a Whole Lot Scarier

We review the eighth issue in Tom King and Elsa Charretier's thrillingly twisty romance saga.

May 3, 20232 min read