Comic Book Talk Radio

Why Fred Hembeck's newest book exceeded Jason's expectations, a few titles from the June 2008 Previews Catalog that caught his eye, and how a book about the Pennsylvania Railroad's presence in New York got him thinking about comics history.

Rory Root remembered and who's doing good work on behalf of Gene Colan in his time of need. Plus news on CBTR's schedule for June.

For tonight's episode...the Old Order Changeth! Our news segment leads the show with a special announcement about an upcoming episode and a trip through the Previews catalog for Jason's picks. Then, Maggie Thompson, senior editor of Comics Buyers Guide Magazine stops by with news on Free Comic Book Day, her view on the Iron Man movie and the verdict in the Gordon Lee case. Also learn who's sharing the podcasting spotlight with Maggie over at the CBG website, too!
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Jason's visits to six different comic shops, what he saw and why he likes to visit shops wherever he travels.

Jason's seen the movie from beginning to the after-the-credits end. What did he think? How Robert Downey, Jr. hit the mark as Stark, and why Jason would like post Civil War comics Tony to get back to that place.

A look through the monthly comics catalog for what to pre-order today, Eisner nominees announced, and making the show more interactive than ever...open phones.

We ran out of time with Tom Beland, so Jason mentions a couple of additional titles with Tom's writing to check out. A trip through Previews magazine and some remembrances of Marvel's black and white magazines.

Advice for travelers if you're preparing for the convention season, and especially if you're bringing along a friend, Jason dips his toe into the digital comics waters and how to submit a request for guests for the show.

What's catching Jason's eye in trades and titles from Oni, TwoMorrows, Image, DC, Marvel & Slave Labor this month. (Hint: Greg Rucka, Jack Kirby, Invincible, Green Lantern, The Hulk and Evan Dorkin) Plus, how a new artist on the New Mutants caused short-term grief and a long term appreciation of varied art styles in Jason's younger days.

Jason had a very ambitious plan going into the holidays to get through a shortbox of comics. Did that happen? Of course not. But why not? And what did it have to do with comics? All this, plus some of Jason's pre-orders for upcoming books and the cool stuff he got for the holidays in a jam-packed segment.

Jason offers his insight into the heated commentary about Spidey's new status quo, what he thinks about the storyline and how this outpouring of opinion compares to the world of politics.

The final segment of the first year of Comic Book Talk Radio...Jason hands out a number of Thank Yous, talks about what's on his Christmas list and gifts that he's given and received that may be of help for you.

Jason shares some letters from listeners about how people collect and how people share their comics hobby with friends and family. Also, talk about comics' digital future and what Jason's getting from this month's Previews for stuff shipping in February.

Who's on the guest list for Wonder Con? What world premier is happening there in February? And how are things shaping up for San Diego next summer and beyond? David Glanzer returns for his monthly check-in with Comic Book Talk Radio.

And, Jason's fanboy moment on vacation, Silver Age splash pages, CBTR's December schedule, and some questions for you about comics around the holidays. And, Jason's on ComicSpace, so find out how that impacts the show.
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