In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss appropriately scary intros, upcoming Marvel television, dead-end task force director jobs, the benefits of streaming, meme-making, Matthew Lillard fandom, the difficulty of avoiding spoilers, and accepting the craziness as a given.

Maniac of New York #1
written by Elliott Kalan
art by Andrea Mutti
letters by Taylor Esposito

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss soap-opera style, disappointing early ends, demonic crossovers, big swords, talking babies, your heart’s desire, seeing hell torn to hell, and keeping perspective as an old-man comic fan. “PAY FOR YOUR ART. BUY ART.”

Lucifer (2016-2017) #16
written by Richard Kadrey
pencils & inks by Lee Garbett
colors by Antonio Fabela
letters by Todd Klein

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss spooky occult nerds, spooky Spooky pinball, spooky spooky ingenues, confusing intros, crazy crossovers, bleeding camera eyes, difficult setup conceits, & awesome alternate covers. “Do you believe in ghost stories?”

Spectregraph #1
written by James Tynion IV
art by Christian Ward
letters by Aditya Bidikar

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss monsters, ending the universe, unique signatures, sarcastic Alfred, moody art, convenient romantic rivalries, the view from below, alternative cures, unnecessary rawrs, and what allows the beast inside to roam free.

Batman: Full Moon #2
written by Rodney Barnes
pencils, inks, & colors by Stevan Subić
letters by Rus Wooton

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss frivolous lawsuits, filthy Jersey dive bars, giving thanks for digital comics, Batgirl multiplicity, amalgamating hyperspace looks, trusting Batman transmissions, Kef Bir confusion, convenient setups, sweet Canary kicks, and fragging the worst bastich in the universe.

Justice League of America (2017) Annual #1
written by Steve Orlando
pencils & inks by Kelley Jones
colors by Michelle Madsen
letters by Josh Reed

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss run-times, contingency plans, censorship, quotes from The King, that Quitely style, the mechanics of cloud-sitting, orange symbolism, and Rob’s utter lack of Superman side-character knowledge.

All-Star Superman #1
written by Grant Morrison
pencils by Frank Quitely
inks & colors by Jamie Grant
letters by Phil Balsman

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss Hungry Bear replacements, phishing links, required ME reading, non-sequitors, unexplained powers, the ultimate power of the domino mask, and setting up & following your rules. “Name name name name name—COMICS.”

The Umbrella Academy #1
written by Gerard Way
art by Gabriel Bá
colors by Dave Stewart
letters by Nate Piekos

In this episode, Tim & Rob discuss intrigue, secret hidden histories, different Thors, losing track of your list, sexy variant covers, Tim’s phenomenal squirrel impression, exhausted warriors, cool fade-ins, “Thirsty Thorsday,” and kid-friendly b-stories. “We like our souls the way they are.”

Wonder Woman #773
written by Michael W. Conrad & Becky Cloonan
art by Travis Moore
colors by Tamra Bonvillain
letters by Pat Brosseau