At last weekend's WonderCon, DC Comics announced its upcoming summer event, Rebirth. Jake, Patrick, and Tony sit down to comb through the excitement, expectations, and potential hazards of DC's next big thing.
Who is more important to you in comics -- creators or characters? As in, between the two, which is the primary draw in terms of which books you read? That's our discussion. Find out where Tony, Patty, Jake, and special guest Ilana Hack stand on the issue.
Way back in episode 16, each of the Vault crew shared three artists that really move them. Now it's time to talk about the writers. Join Amy, Patrick, Tony, and special guest Alex Dres for the writers that chisel their hearts (um... Mt. Rushmore reference?).
It's the Valentine's Day special, featuring famous comic book couples. Naturally, Amy, Jake, Patrick, and Tony are here as your guides. Welcome, also, special guest Ryan Miller! Let the love fest begin.
With our 50th episode behind us and a new name for the podcast, we're turning our attention to the secret origins of our podcasters. Now you'll find out the freaky truth behind each member of the podcast, Amy, Jacob, Patrick, and Tony.
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Welcome to The Vaulties! Our first annual comic book awards in which we pick the winners; "we" being, specifically, Jake, Amy, Patrick, and Tony. We select our top picks in 18 different categories, ranging from typical categories like Comic of the Year and Best New Ongoing to fun and outrageous categories like The WTF Moment of the Year and "The Flow My Tears Award for Saddest Moment in comics in 2015." If that isn't enough, we'll cover Best Cameo, Best Writer, Best Artist, Character with the Most Sex Appeal and a whole lot more. www.EmpiresComics.com
Sac-Con, Wizard World Sacramento, and Limited Series Comic Books
That's what's up for discussion with permanent guest host Jacob DeSersa and guests Tony Asaro and Patrick Clarke. Need we say more?
#Name3Artists and we do
Gail Simone started a conversation online, #Name3Artists, to find out which artists' works move you to buy a book even if you don't know or like the writer or subject matter. Permanent guest host Jacob DeSersa and guests share their favorite artists. With Jake are Tony Asaro, Patrick Clarke, John Thomason, and Cameron Mosbarger.
Permanent guest host Jacob DeSersa assembles his "Podcast Avengers" to talk about Archie Comics' new Kickstarter. The wrap up the episode talking about their fave all-ages books and how they got their start as comic book readers. This episodes' "Podcast Avengers" are Kris Saldana, Tony Asaro, and Patrick Clarke.
Guest host Jake DeSersa returns with Patrick Clarke and Tony Asaro to recap our Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con, to discuss under-appreciated comics, and to ponder why Marvel and DC don't use their movies to drive new consumers to comic book shops.