The Comics Alternative

I am glad to hear information and analysis of comics that aren't superheroes. I agree with the 2Guys + others assessment that the alternative comics get less attention than their superhero counterparts. I love that the Comics Alternative fills that niche. I always try to keep up with all of the wonderful content they provide. You can choose to only listen to the regular episodes, the special interest episodes, or do what I do and listen to everything! I cannot recommend this podcast highly enough!

This is perhaps the most insightful comics-related podcasts out there. Fanboy/girl podcasts with “geek this” or “nerd that” are a dime a dozen, and those almost always focus on superheroes and mainstream comics ad infinitum. The hosts of this podcast make an effort to discuss small press and indie comics, regardless of style and genre. I’ve discovered so many great titles by listening to these guys. Their insightful, democratic, and humorous analysis should be a model for other podcasters. They’re the Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert of comics talk!

This is a great podcast for the deep and thoughtful commentary on the comics reviewed and it's not pretentious or too high-brow to enjoy. There's a good rapport between the co-hosts. They're smart and knowledgeable but very down-to-earth. The interview with Hickman is a definite highpoint and I still have two more eps to listen to. If capes and cowls bore you, then this is your relief. Update: late in 2015 I unsubscribed to this podcast. While it was all that I said it was, it became more of an advert to the Patreon campaign than anything else. I just began to feel too guilty about not being able to afford to pay a monthly amt. to the two guys. And, to be honest, the rotating "anchors" became more of a distraction and the chemistry just wasn't there. And the tipping point was the first podcast about webcomics -- it was wrong, poorly researched and was opinions dressed up as "fact." I wish the 2 (or 3 or 4 or whatever it is now) guys all the best. They just aren't in my ears anymore.

When I was young, comic reviews were pretty much relegated to the letter columns. This was like ordering Scotch from the well. Sure, it gave you a little of what you were looking for, but the quality was questionable. Today, comic and pop culture review is a reputable field with thousands of bona fide scholars. And it doesn’t get much better than Comics Alternative. These dudes are educated, dedicated, and fun to have around. Finally, some top shelf Scotch. Listen up and enjoy.