Comic Book Commentary

Writer David Pepose takes you page by page through the first issue of Spencer & Locke 2.Suspended by Internal Affairs, Detective Locke grapples with the demons of his past alongside his trusty partner, his childhood imaginary panther Spencer. But when Spencer and Locke face a scarred soldier named Roach Riley, will this unlikely pair finally meet their match?Spencer & Locke 2 #1 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Spencer-Locke-2-1/digital-comic/758319Spencer & Locke 2 #2 available for purchase starting May 22nd:https://www.comixology.com/Spencer-Locke-2-2/digital-comic/762596Follow David Pepose:https://twitter.com/PeposedConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Curt Pires takes you page by page through the third issue of his Dark Horse comic Wyrd. There are problems, cases, too strange for US law enforcement to solve. Pitor Wyrd is the one who solves them--for a fee, of course. An unaging, invincible detective with a penchant for the strange, Wyrd is the one the government calls when things go very badly and very strange. This issue: Crimea. A failed attempt at recreating a certain US supersolider. A monster roaming the countryside. A trail of bodies.Wyrd #3 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Wyrd-3/digital-comic/748652Follow Curt Pires:https://twitter.com/CurtPiresConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Katie Cook talks about her web-comic Nothing Special!In Nothing Special... Callie thinks that in the grand scheme of the worlds at large, she's nothing special. With the unexpected addition of friendship and adventure into her life, she's about to find out that she was very, very wrong.Nothing Special is available on WebToons.com:https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/nothing-specialFollow Katie Cook:https://twitter.com/katiecandrawConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writers Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti talk about destroying everything you thought you knew about Marvel history in Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History! Issue #3 out today!In Issue 3, Cosmic Ghost Rider becomes an X-Man — whether Charles Xavier likes it or not! What could make Cosmic Ghost Rider even more powerful? How about slapping some Phoenix Force in there! Wolverine’s not the only guy with a sweet motorcycle in this issue!Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #3 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Cosmic-Ghost-Rider-Destroys-Marvel-History-2019-3-of-6/digital-comic/758772Follow Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti:https://twitter.com/paulscheerhttps://twitter.com/nickgiovannettiConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Stephanie Phillips takes you step by step through the first issue of her conspiracy-fueled adventure series, Descendent.Conspiracy theories, government corruption, and a really good mix of Prince drives David Corey to help solve the mysterious disappearance of a famous politician’s son. When David realizes that the truth is much more dangerous than a kidnapping, he must battle ancient secrets that have endangered the lives of children for centuries. This conspiracy-fueled adventure story looks at the darker side of American history through the eyes of an unlikely team of heroes. If they fail, the American government and its people may not survive. Descendent available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Descendent-1/digital-comic/764411Follow Stephanie Phillips:https://twitter.com/steph_smashConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http:/

Writer Kat Howard walks you through Books of Magic #7 from Vertigo's Sandman Universe series.Timothy Hunter may be destined to become the most powerful magician in the universe, but he's still a London teenager and having magical abilities complicates things more than it helps. It's not like he can use magic to pass his exams, stop being bullied, or convince his cute friend to date him. And while Tim's trying to live his life, there are cultists who want to kill him, believing his power will eventually corrupt him, and turn him into a merciless mage. Oh, and those are the good guys.Books of Magic #7 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Books-of-Magic-2018-7/digital-comic/759966Follow Kat Howard:https://twitter.com/katwithswordConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Matt Kindt takes you page by page through the final issue of his Eisner Award-nominated run on X-O Manowar.X-O Manowar takes the final battle against the galaxy's baddest bounty hunters into space to decide the ultimate fate of the universe.Available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/X-O-Manowar-2017-26/digital-comic/759821Follow Matt Kindt:https://twitter.com/mattkindtConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Vita Ayala takes you panel by panel through the star-studded seventh issue of Marvel's Shuri series.When it looks like an enemy of Wakanda has left a signature behind in America, Princess Shuri heads overseas to investigate. But she’s not the only hero on the case. With New York City and New Jersey on the line, there’s no way Miles Morales and Kamala Khan are sitting this one out. Guest creative team Vita Ayala and Paul Davidson take Shuri on a star-studded adventure!Available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Shuri-2018-7/digital-comic/750764Follow Vita Ayala:https://twitter.com/definitelyvitaConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Jeremy Whitley, writer of Unstoppable Wasp, takes you panel by panel through the sixth issue.Back by popular demand, it’s Nadia Van Dyne — the Unstoppable Wasp! With the backing of Janet Van Dyne, the original Wasp, there’s no problem the Agents of G.I.R.L. can’t solve! But Nadia’s team of girl scientists isn’t the only acronym toting science organization out there — and when A.I.M. strikes, Nadia and the Genius In action Research Labs answer the call! But who is A.I.M.’s new super-powered lieutenant? How does this fearsome foe know Nadia? And what does A.I.M.’s plan have to do with Nadia’s father, Hank Pym? Plus: A girls’ night out for Nadia and Jan! G.I.R.L. prepares for its big science-expo debut! And Nadia meets her match in the form of a returning fan-favorite female fighter! But there’s only one mission on Nadia’s mind: fix everything!Available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/The-Unstoppable-Wasp-2018-6/digital-comic/750859Follow Jeremy Whitley:https://twitter.com/jrome58Connect with us on s

Kelly Thompson, writer of the brand new Sabrina the Teenage Witch series, walks you through the first issue.Sabrina is a teen witch who’s struggling with balancing the double life of high school and her burgeoning powers. Newly relocated to Greendale with her aunts Hilda and Zelda (also witches), Sabrina is trying to make the best of being the new girl in town which so far includes two intriguing love interests, an instant rivalry, a couple of misfits that could turn into BFFs, and trying to save the high school (and maybe the world) from crazy supernatural events. NBD!Available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Sabrina-the-Teenage-Witch-2019-1/digital-comic/761516Follow Kelly Thompson:https://twitter.com/79semifinalistConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Karla Pacheco (writer) and Sarah Gaydos (editor) break down the Rick and Morty #48 back-up story.Rick and Morty #48 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Rick-and-Morty-48/digital-comic/755763Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Ben Blacker walks you through the final issue (for now) of his DC/Vertigo series, HEX WIVES.Connect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Skottie Young walks you through Issue #5 of Middlewest.The lands between the coasts are vast, slow to change, and full of hidden magics. The town of Farmington has been destroyed, sending an unwitting adventurer and his vulpine companion in search of answers—and to quell a coming storm that speaks his name. From author SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool, Fortunately, the Milk) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Feathers, Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack) comes the tale of Abel, a young boy who must navigate an old land in order to reconcile his family’s history. The perfect read for fans of dark fantasy like Return to Oz, classic Don Bluth animation, and/or Miyazaki animation.Middlewest #5 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Middlewest-5/digital-comic/746842Follow Skottie Young:https://twitter.com/skottieyoungConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACK

Writer B. Dave Walters takes you page by page through Dungeons and Dragons: A Darkened Wish #1.When war threatens the Moonshae Isles, legendary heroes return to defeat the forces of an unthinkable foe. The Forgotten Realms are changed forever as young wizard Helene and her friends grow from raw recruits on the streets of Mintarn into powerful warriors.Dungeons and Dragons: A Darkened Wish #1 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Dungeons-Dragons-A-Darkened-Wish-1/digital-comic/740811Follow B. Dave Walters:https://twitter.com/BDaveWaltersConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Nalo Hopkinson walks you through House of Whispers #7 from Vertigo's new Sandman Universe series.House of Whispers #7 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/House-of-Whispers-2018-7/digital-comic/751522Follow Nalo Hopkinson:https://twitter.com/Nalo_HopkinsonConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary

Writer Kyle Starks introduces you to Issue 1 of Assassin Nation.Hot off her breakout success at Marvel, two-time Eisner award winner ERICA HENDERSON (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Jughead) teams up with KYLE STARKS (writer of sales beast Rick and Morty) for a hilarious twist on the hitman trope that will have readers laughing in the aisles over ASSASSIN NATION. The World’s Former Greatest Hitman hires the 20 best assassins in the world to be his bodyguards. These mean-as-hell hired guns and murderers must work together to keep the new crime boss safe while attempting to solve the mystery of who’s trying to off him. With the same laugh-until-you-cry spirit of action-comedies like Hot Fuzz, Tropic Thunder, and Deadpool, ASSASSIN NATION is the bombastic, side-splitting murder-fest you’ve been waiting for.Assassin Nation #1 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Assassin-Nation-1/digital-comic/746527Follow Kyle Starks:https://twitter.com/thekylestarksConnect with us on social media and let us know

Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly walk you through the anniversary issue #50 of Green Lantern!Spinning out of the events of JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE and HEROES IN CRISIS! When a black ops organization discovers Green Arrow’s long-held secret-a mysterious weapon in the form of a box, given to him by the Justice League-they’ll deploy their top undercover agent: Black Canary! On opposite sides of this festering secret, Green Arrow and Black Canary will clash as only two lovers can-by aiming straight for the heart! A mystery six months in the making, the box that can destroy the Justice League will be opened…and the Emerald Archer’s world will be forever changed. This extra-sized anniversary issue of Green Arrow’s life isn’t just ending…it’s burning to the ground!Green Arrow #50 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Green-Arrow-2016-50/digital-comic/751462Follow Jackson Lanzing:https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzingFollow Collin Kelly:https://twitter.com/cpkellyConnect with us on social media

Writer Cecil Castellucci walks you through the first issue of Female Furies!All their lives the Female Furies have been raised to be the meanest, most cunning and most ruthless fighting force on all of Apokolips. So why are Granny Goodness’ girls left behind every time the men go to war? With the might of New Genesis hanging over the planet, and the Forever People making mincemeat out of Darkseid’s army, Granny thinks it’s about time that changed.FEMALE FURIES is an exciting new miniseries starring some of Jack Kirby’s coolest Fourth World characters by the writer of SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL and the artist of PLASTIC MAN!Female Furies #1 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Female-Furies-2019-1/digital-comic/742157Follow Cecil Castellucci:https://twitter.com/misscecilConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.

Chelsea Cain (writer), Lia Miternique (cover design, front and back matter, additional interior art, and Chelsea's production partner), and Stella Greenvoss (13 year-old art boss, contributes to every issue) walk you through issue #6 of Man-Eaters! Adolescent girls can be real monsters. Maude is twelve -- which is just about that age when some girls turn into flesh-eating wildcats. As her detective dad investigates a series of strange mauling attacks, Maude begins to worry that she might be the killer. From the creative team that brought you the groundbreaking Eisner-nominated series Mockingbird!Man-Eaters #6 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Man-Eaters-6/digital-comic/746817Follow Chelsea Cain:https://twitter.com/chelseacainFollow Lia Miternique:https://twitter.com/liamiterniqueConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like to have a commentary track for?https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERCOMIC BOOK COMMENTARY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://forever

Writer Kelly Thompson takes you page by page through the first issue of her new Jessica Jones' series Purple Daughter.PURPLE DAUGHTER Parts 1 & 2! - PURPLE DAUGHTER STARTS HERE! When her daughter comes home with purple skin, Jessica Jones is forced to question everything she thought she knew about her time with the Purple Man and her marriage to Luke Cage. As Jessica digs deeper than ever before into the darkness at the center of her life, will she find relief, or just another nightmare? The critically-acclaimed team that brought you JESSICA JONES: BLINDSPOT returns with another thrilling, chilling digital-first tale that will challenge everything you think you know about Marvel’s top P.I.!Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter #1 available for purchase now:https://www.comixology.com/Jessica-Jones-Purple-Daughter-Marvel-Digital-Original-2019-1-of-3/digital-comic/721696Follow Kelly Thompson:https://twitter.com/79SemiFinalistConnect with us on social media and let us know what you think. Which comics would you like