Comic Book Talk Radio

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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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Jason shares advice from his years on the road attending conventions of all shapes and sizes...what to pack, what you can carry on, what you shouldn't disturb in your hotel room to save money and how to have enough cash for the trip back to the airport.

After being slightly backed up last month, we're finally current with recommendations for what Jason's picking up from the Previews Catalog, and some reading suggestions outside of comics.

Jason spent over four days in the San Diego Convention Center. Of course, the convention is different every year, but how are WE different and how does that change a convention experience?

Jason talks about a few of the projects he heard about on the panels he attended. Chris, the President of WS Radio, talks about what Comic-Con is like for a San Diego resident and talks a bit about what a non-comics collector sees when he goes to the show. And, an announcement from Chris about how to register for Comic Book Talk Radio's newsletter.

Jason sends out thanks to many of the people he met a Comic-Con and also talks about the most recent Batman film in comparison to others. Plus, Jason's thoughts on how Batman measured up against Iron Man and how this franchise differs from the other big superhero movie franchise with Spider-Man.

Jason blazes through TWO Previews catalogs to unearth what he's buying in October and November. And, some details about the fundraising efforts for the Siegel home and the family that resides there. Plus, when the next couple of episodes of Comic Book Talk Radio will take place and more on September 18th guest, (we just couldn't hold it in any longer!)novelist and comic book writer Brad Meltzer.

What caught Jason's eye in last month's Previews catalog? A ton (possibly literally!) of compendiums, omnibuses, and trades heavy on page count and story along with a book whose title Jason can't even mention!

A suggestion if you're looking to save any older interviews from the show, Jason's biggest changes over the past year (including the one outside of the show itself), a suggested fiction book and of course, a Thank You to all of the talented industry professionals and fans that have been a part of our first year!

What's in the November Previews catalog that's worth a look? Jason picks his recommendations.

Jason walks through the January 2009 Previews with recommendations from publishers big and small. Suggestions from comics, trades and books are included.

Jason runs down a list of how he spent the holidays, some of the genre gifts he received, and a request for the gifts you'd recommend for comics fans. Jason also lets you in on planned guests for February's shows.