<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan's Newsletter: ComiClub Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join best buds Blaine & Adam as they hand out art awards, best lines, and showcase creator biographies in a monthly comic book reading club. Plus: surprise episodes covering TV/film and comic creator interviews.]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/s/comiclub-podcast</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!v6Wb!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99fe449b-870e-4b85-9928-3ae2fccf69a2_500x500.png</url><title>Blaine McGaffigan&apos;s Newsletter: ComiClub Podcast</title><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/s/comiclub-podcast</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:15:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[blainemcgaff@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[blainemcgaff@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[blainemcgaff@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[blainemcgaff@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Rook: Exodus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to discuss Rook: Exodus!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/rook-exodus-858</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/rook-exodus-858</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193473/192f9abee09ec45da81b4899a27fa2d3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to discuss <em>Rook: Exodu</em>s!&nbsp;</p><p>"Hundreds of years from now, the man known as Rook was once a simple farmer who fled the crumbling Earth for a new life. He traveled to the planet Exodus, a terraformed world where all of nature, including its imported animal population, was completely controlled by humans called Wardens.<br><br>But when Exodus&#8217;s world engine failed, the Wardens&#8217; power fell into the wrong hands, creating chaos and mass evacuation&#8230;for those who could afford it. The rest, like Rook, must scavenge for an escape vessel as the war for control of what&#8217;s left of Exodus begins."</p><p>In this episode we chat about fantastic concept for the book, debate our favorite Wardens, and break down the story. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Rook: Exodus</em>&nbsp;is written by Geoff Johns, art by Jason Fabok, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doldrums of Summer 2025 | Beyond the Panels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return from vacation!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/doldrums-of-summer-2025-beyond-the-14d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/doldrums-of-summer-2025-beyond-the-14d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193474/3873a21fcae261fea454156e0fefe05d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return from vacation!</p><p>We explore our media diet including what movies, TV, books, and video games we've been enjoying.<br><br>We discuss the 3&nbsp; big Superhero movies of summer: <em>Thunderbolts*</em>, <em>Superman</em>, and <em>The Fantastic Four</em>. Plus we talk about what other content we've been consuming including: <em>KPop Demon Hunters</em>, <em>The Gilded Age</em>, and <em>The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a><br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redcoat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to discuss Redcoat!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/redcoat-609</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/redcoat-609</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193475/cb8cc4f4e24841f14fbb9d3135b08b80.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to discuss <em>Redcoat</em>!</p><p>"British soldier and all-around rogue Simon Pure has led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. After a failed assassination of General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, Simon stumbled upon hooded figures performing a bizarre ritual that accidentally gave him immortality.<br><br>Since that fateful day, Simon has died and returned countless times over, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with history&#8217;s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, and many more. But what are the true origins and extent of Simon&#8217;s power, and the clandestine cabal behind them? And how does this group intend to use him to destroy America? Simon means to find out, even if it finally kills him!"</p><p>In this episode we chat about the comic, why we love lore, and discuss our founding fathers. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Redcoat</em> is written by Geoff Johns, art by Bryan Hitch, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junkyard Joe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return from Vietnam to talk about Junkyard Joe!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/junkyard-joe-a34</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/junkyard-joe-a34</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193476/ab60b4d7a6ba36752e6ca8791de1385e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return from Vietnam to talk about <em>Junkyard Joe</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>"From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy&#8217;s life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy&#8217;s doorstep, warning of a new impending war."</p><p>In this episode we chat about the comic, why we loved the Vietnam sequences, and discuss our favorite comic real life comic strips. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;</p><p><em>&nbsp;Junkyard Joe</em> is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, lettered by Rob Leigh, and published by Image Comics.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Craig on Kaya and Thunderhead | Creator Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes are joined by comic creator Wes Craig to discuss his current comic book projects!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/wes-craig-on-kaya-and-thunderhead-06f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/wes-craig-on-kaya-and-thunderhead-06f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193477/be18cdbfcf530a5e4e96a2041642d7d3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes are joined by comic creator Wes Craig to discuss his current comic book projects!&nbsp;</p><p>In this interview, Wes takes us through his career and into his current comics <em>Kaya</em> and <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lethalcomics/thunderhead">the Kickstarter from Lethal Comics: </a><em><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lethalcomics/thunderhead">Thunderhead</a></em>.&nbsp;</p><p>We go deep on the process: how he scripts his comics, the coloring collaboration with Jason Wordie, and the lettering and balloon design choices with Tom Napolitano.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geiger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes travel to the wasteland to read Geiger vol.]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/geiger-316</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/geiger-316</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193478/a362a84db8bb09eb9ea5a64d77971f6d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes travel to the wasteland to read <em>Geiger vol. 1</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we chat about the Mad Max influences, the awesome Gary Frank art, and discuss the cooperative media company Ghost Machine. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Geiger</em> is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geiger | First Impressions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes travel to a post-apocalyptic America to talk about Geiger!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/geiger-first-impressions-6b5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/geiger-first-impressions-6b5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193479/fe05388e70e5402226bba7dc0b8d5d51.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes travel to a post-apocalyptic America to talk about <em>Geiger</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>"Set in the years after a nuclear war ravaged the planet, desperate outlaws battle for survival in a world of radioactive chaos. Out past the poisoned wasteland lives a man even the Nightcrawlers and Organ People fear. Some name him Joe Glow, others call him the Meltdown Man. But his name...is Geiger."</p><p>We read <em>Geiger Vol. 1</em> which includes issues #1-6.</p><p><em>Geiger</em> is written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank, colored by Brad Anderson, and published by Image Comics.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | Beyond The Panels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to accept their mission: discuss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-10c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-10c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193480/cce2422c01434db4c3f71b06f9393ccc.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to accept their mission: discuss <em>Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we share our history with the franchise, discuss our thoughts on <em>The Final Reckoning</em>, and give the ComiClub definitive rankings of the series.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning</em> is directed by Christopher McQuarrie; and stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a><br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Incal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/the-incal-4fe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/the-incal-4fe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193481/4620ff2370370bb8397ff9dac55bcb2e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of <em>The Incal</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we chat about the trippy and mystical storytelling of Alejandro Jodorowsky, gush about the insane linework and creativity of Moebius, and try to make sense of this much lauded comic book. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;</p><p><em>The Incal</em> is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky; art by Moebius; colored by Yves Chaland, Isabelle Beaumeney-Joannet, and Zoran Janjetov; and published by Humanoids.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Segura talks Star Wars and The Forgotten Five | Creator Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes are joined by writer Alex Segura to discuss his current comic book projects!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/alex-segura-talks-star-wars-and-the-d9b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/alex-segura-talks-star-wars-and-the-d9b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193482/5c76a900de341425e07c029f256eb006.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes are joined by writer Alex Segura to discuss his current comic book projects!&nbsp;</p><p>In this interview, Alex takes us through his career from comic promoter to novelist and comic book writer.&nbsp;</p><p>We explore his comic book adjacent novels <em>Secret Identity</em> and <em>Alter Ego</em>, and the in-world tie-in comic <em>The Legendary Lynx</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>Then we chat about his two new comic book projects: <em>Star Wars</em> and <em>The Forgotten Five</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>You can read and support <em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheForgottenFive">The Forgotten Five over on Patreon</a></em>.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Incal | First Impressions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of The Incal!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/the-incal-first-impressions-954</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/the-incal-first-impressions-954</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193483/7cbdc1794040bbdbe790899ccade8767.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to give their First Impressions of <em>The Incal</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>"John Difool, a low-class detective in a degenerate dystopian world, finds his life turned upside down when he discovers an ancient, mystical artifact called "The Incal." Difool&#8217;s adventures will bring him into conflict with the galaxy&#8217;s greatest warrior, the Metabaron, and will pit him against the awesome powers of the Technopope. These encounters and many more make up a tale of comic and cosmic proportions that has Difool fighting for not only his very survival, but also the survival of the entire universe."</p><p><em>The Incal</em> is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky; art by Moebius; colored by Yves Chaland, Isabelle Beaumeney-Joannet, and Zoran Janjetov; and published by Humanoids.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic Four: Books of Doom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes don their masks to read Books of Doom!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-books-of-doom-20f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-books-of-doom-20f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193484/5bbe4046bfc82527b6e23d151a4398bd.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes don their masks to read <em>Books of Doom</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we chat about the tragedy of Victor Von Doom, what makes him such an iconic villain, and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming <em>Fantastic Four: First Steps</em> MCU film. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Fantastic Four: Books of Doom</em> is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey &amp; Robin Riggs, colored by Brian Reber, letterered by Virtual Calligraphy&#8217;s Rus Wooton, and published by Marvel Comics.<br><br>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.<br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic Four: Books of Doom | First Impressions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to Latveria to read Books of Doom.]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-books-of-doom-first-158</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-books-of-doom-first-158</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193485/f6e076960c0eeb7a6d97559c23acf6f7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to Latveria to read<em>&nbsp;Books of Doom</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>"From the black steppes of Eastern Europe, to the college campuses of New York City, and finally to the throne of Latveria &#8212; this is the life of Victor Von Doom! From his earliest disasters to his scientific triumphs to the tragedy of the fractured man he would become, this is the story you know, and the one you don&#8217;t."</p><p><em>Fantastic Four: Books of Doom</em> is written by Ed Brubaker, pencilled by Pablo Raimondi, inked by Mark Farmer with Drew Hennessey &amp; Robin Riggs, colored by Brian Reber, letterered by Virtual Calligraphy&#8217;s Rus Wooton, and published by Marvel Comics.</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Planet with Aubrey Sitterson | Creator Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes are joined by writer Aubrey Sitterson to talk his new comic Free Planet!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/free-planet-with-aubrey-sitterson-08e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/free-planet-with-aubrey-sitterson-08e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193486/c39fb47a33ac3b1ed9df7837fde580d0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes are joined by writer Aubrey Sitterson to talk his new comic <em>Free Planet</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>In this interview, Aubrey takes us through his creator journey and the themes of the new book. We gush about Jed Dougherty's page layouts and discuss how this book acts as both art &amp; literature to serve as counter-programming for modern comics.</p><p><em>Free Planet</em> is written by Aubrey Sitterson, art by Jed Dougherty, colored by Vittorio Astone, lettered by Taylor Esposito, designed by Mark Kaufman, and published by Image Comics.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic Four: Grand Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes have a meeting in the Baxter Building to discuss about Fantastic Four: Grand Design!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-grand-design-87d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-grand-design-87d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193487/012fa841b0b97f47b9cd6b0b1c9b2e97.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes have a meeting in the Baxter Building to discuss about <em>Fantastic Four: Grand Design</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we chat about the legacy of the FF, the wide cast of characters, and what we like and dislike about Marvel's First Family. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Fantastic Four: Grand Design</em> is created by Tom Scioli and published by Marvel Comics.<br><br>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.<br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday Casting Announcement Reaction | Beyond The Panels]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMERGENCY POD ALERT!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/avengers-doomsday-casting-announcement-8e6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/avengers-doomsday-casting-announcement-8e6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193488/8c314beb749274ade6434b33044c067a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EMERGENCY POD ALERT! Your heroes rush to the ComiCave to talk about Avenger's: Doomsday casting announcement.&nbsp;</p><p>This episode features your heroes break down the superhero casting into teams, speculate on the future of the MCU, and talk about what we'd like to see in the upcoming movie.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a><br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic Four: Grand Design | First Impressions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to study their history with Fantastic Four: Grand Design.]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-grand-design-first-1ba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-grand-design-first-1ba</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193489/3b76531b5c62570d546f57880a7c0c87.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to study their history with <em>Fantastic Four: Grand Design</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>"Critically acclaimed cartoonist Tom Scioli re-examines the FF's early days in the "sole-authorship" tradition made famous by Ed Piskor's X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN trilogy! Join the Watcher and witness how it all began for Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch and the Thing! And relive the debuts of the biggest friends and foes in the FF's history - Doctor Doom, the Black Panther, Galactus, the Mole Man, the Inhumans and more - as the fabulous Fantastic Four receive the GRAND DESIGN treatment!"{</p><p><em>Fantastic Four: Grand Design</em> is created by Tom Scioli and published by Marvel Comics.<br><br>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.<br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Movies of 2024 | Beyond The Panels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes grab some popcorn to discuss their Top 10 Movies of 2024!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/top-10-movies-of-2024-beyond-the-fce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/top-10-movies-of-2024-beyond-the-fce</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193490/0ffb86d78f1785639fd650e6f054f0ad.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes grab some popcorn to discuss their Top 10 Movies of 2024!&nbsp;</p><p>Adam and Blaine watched a lot of movies in 2024. They take turns working their way from the ten spot all the way to number one to see which were the best movies of the year.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.</p><p><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic Four: Full Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes travel to the Negative Zone to discuss about Fantastic Four: Full Circle!]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-full-circle-2fd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-full-circle-2fd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193491/bec18e8d28d83674170cf4e3fd149389.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes travel to the Negative Zone to discuss about <em>Fantastic Four: Full Circle</em>!&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we chat about our confusion, the insane art of Alex Ross, and What we like and dislike about Marvel's First Family. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Fantastic Four: Full Circle</em> is created by Alex Ross, color assistance by Josh Johnson, letters by Ariana Mahar, and published by Marvel Comics.&nbsp;<br><br>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.&nbsp;<br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastic Four: Full Circle | First Impressions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your heroes return to the Silver Age with Fantastic Four: Full Circle.]]></description><link>https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-full-circle-first-c0d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blainemcgaff.substack.com/p/fantastic-four-full-circle-first-c0d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blaine McGaffigan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172193492/b27cdcad5e988ae130231b1659025181.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heroes return to the Silver Age with <em>Fantastic Four: Full Circle</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>Our "First Impressions" is a spoiler-free episode where we cover: the bare bones, who this book is for, and judging the book by its cover.</p><p>"<em>Fantastic Four: Full Circle</em> is the first longform work written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Alex Ross, who revisits a classic Stan Lee&#8211;Jack Kirby story from the 1960s and introduces the storyline for a new generation of readers. With bold, vivid colors and his trademark visual storytelling, Ross takes Marvel&#8217;s first team of super heroes to places only he can illustrate."</p><p><em>Fantastic Four: Full Circle</em> is created by Alex Ross, color assistance by Josh Johnson, letters by Ariana Mahar, and published by Marvel Comics.<br><br>Follow <em>ComiClub</em> on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comiclubpodcast/">@ComiClubPodcast</a>.<br><br><em>ComiClub</em> is hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/blainemcgaff">Blaine McGaffigan</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dangeradam/">Adam Cook</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>