Comic Book Breakdown

Unexpectedly free in the Raven Dynasty, Ethan finds himself kidnapped by a beautiful woman - who has her own plans for him. But Ethan's escape means the war that he surrendered to stop becomes a step more inevitable.

Explore the world of Avalon, where swords clash against holographic armor! Genetically engineered monsters roam the wilds! And a young man is granted a mysterious sigil - one that puts him in the middle of a brewing war.

Debuting in 2000, CrossGen Comics made a massive splash in the comic book industry - quickly becoming my favorite comic book company. But CrossGen didn't last long. Join me as I explore my history with CrossGen and it's role in the world of American comics.

Having finished 2006's Eternals, what have we learned? THAT ITS A MESS, for one. Join me as I breakdown Eternals' overall story and look at where Marvel's imposter gods went next.

The Eternals have gathered and the Golden Celestial threatens all life on Earth - but, programmed not to harm it, how they save the planet they're sworn to defend? Mark Curry finds his destiny as we wrap up 2006's Eternals. 

The monstrous Deviants finally make their move - hoping to wake the Sleeping Celestial. The Eternals, still amnesiac and scattered, struggle to respond.

Writer's block or depression? Who can tell! Hope you all are well.

IF the Eternals ARE real, it might take something like a shared hostage situation to reawaken their memories and powers. Maybe. Everything that Mark Curry fears about Ike Harris' stories is becoming real - and so begins his hunt for answers in the Eternals issues 2 and 3.

Marvel's Eternals are perhaps one of their strangest - and less successful - concepts. A mix of fantasy, science-fiction, super-heroics, with a little Ancient Aliens thrown in, let's breakdown the Eternals and see what makes them tick.

Few men have had as large an impact on the American comic book industry as Stan "the Man" Lee - but his life wasn't JUST comic books. Join me as I explore the life of Stan Lee.   If you'd like to support the podcast, you can find Breakdown on Ko-fi and Patreon , with bonus episodes on Patreon.

As Batman makes a startling announcement regarding the identity of the Joker, we take a closer look at how this series has affected Batman, Batgirl, and the Red Hood - and whether any of that mattered at all. 

Batman and his allies have to stop the creation of a new, improved Joker as the final showdown with the two surviving Jokers reaches its climax. Join me as I begin to break down Batman: Three Jokers book 3. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can find Breakdown on Ko-fi and Patreon , with bonus episodes on Patreon.  

The Red Hood has killed a Joker - but there are still two standing. While he continues to hunt, Batman and Batgirl visit Joe Chill - the man who killed Bruce Wayne's parents. Join me as I finish breaking down Batman: Three Jokers book two. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can find Breakdown on Ko-fi and Patreon , with bonus episodes on Patreon.

Batman and his allies finally confront one of the Jokers - and it ends with blood on the floor. LOTS of blood. The investigation continues as I finish Batman: Three Jokers book one and begin digging into book two.

The Joker is one of comicdom's most infamous villains - and now there are THREE of them. Can Batman find a way to stop them when ONE Joker is normally a challenge? And more importantly: does any of it even MATTER? Join me as I begin to breakdown Batman: Three Jokers. 

Hellboy is one of the most successful independent comics in the industry - and I've never read it before. So join me as I dive into the world of Mike Mignola as I breakdown the first Hellboy omnibus. If you want to support the podcast, we are on Ko-fi and Patreon.

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Chris Claremont's run on the Fantastic Four ends on the mythical high seas! The Fantastic Four are kidnapped into the voyages of Sinbad - but the hero is no where to be seen. Can the recover the four artifacts needed before their mysterious enemy wins the day? Join me as I breakdown the graphic novel, the Fantastic 4th Voyage of Sinbad!

Sue Storm-Richards is separated from the rest of the Fantastic Four in the Pacific Ocean - and is being hunted. The deadly queen, Dorma, still wants Sue dead, and she brings the wrath of the sea down upon her. Join me as I breakdown Fantastic Four vol. 3 issue 32.

Sue Storm brings in Dr. Doom to stop a madman from taking over the world - HER HUSBAND. Let's not forget that Doom's commanders are still on Earth - and they're hungry for revenge. Join me as I breakdown Fantastic Four #31 and Fantastic Four Annual 2000.