Comic Book Breakdown

Ben Hobson
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Comic Book Breakdown is a podcast in which the host examines and breaks down the how, why, and back-matter of some of pop culture's most beloved characters. Updates every Thursday.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Comic Book Breakdown

    Comic Book Breakdown is a podcast in which the host examines and breaks down the how, why, and back-matter of some of pop culture's most beloved characters. Updates every Thursday.

    11 min
  2. Fantastic Four Reborn

    EPISODE 2

    Fantastic Four Reborn

    Join host Ben Hobson as he reads Fantastic Four Reborn 1-5 and breaks down what worked, what didn't, and how it all happened.

    56 min
  3. Venom the Lethal Protector

    EPISODE 2

    Venom the Lethal Protector

    Venom, one of Spider-Man's most popular enemies, got his first mini-series in 1993 and it remains a touchstone in his history to this day. Join host Ben Hobson as he breaks down Venom's move to the West Coast, his encounter with the Jury, and five new symbiotes.

    1h 1m
  4. Captain America Reborn

    EPISODE 3

    Captain America Reborn

    Join host Ben Hobson as he reads Captain America 1-5 and breaks down what worked, what didn't, and how it all happened. It's got Rob Liefeld at his...best?

    24 min
  5. X-Men: Black Sun

    EPISODE 3

    X-Men: Black Sun

    The X-Men were revolutionized in 2000 with the return of legendary author Chris Claremont. Introducing new villains, new characters, and pursuing new character paths, Claremont's Revolution stands as an odd period in X-history. In this episode, I breakdown how X-Men: Black Sun is the secret beginning of that era and is, perhaps, better than we all think it is.

    1h 12m
  6. Iron Man Reborn

    EPISODE 4

    Iron Man Reborn

    Host Ben Hobson breaks down Iron Man Reborn 1-5. Iron Man gets reborn! The Hulk gets reborn! We got a two for one special in this episode.

    29 min
  7. X-Men: Magik

    EPISODE 4

    X-Men: Magik

    After debuting in X-Men: Black Sun, Marvel spun new character Magik off into her own four issue mini-series. Join me as I breakdown who the Queen of Limbo is and how she defends her demonic realm from a threat so dangerous, it had to be made from computer effects!

    41 min
  8. Avengers Reborn

    EPISODE 5

    Avengers Reborn

    The Avengers discover a man frozen in ice - and he looks like the mighty Thor? Join host Ben Hobson as he breaks down the reborn Avengers 1-5.

    28 min
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Comic Book Breakdown is a podcast in which the host examines and breaks down the how, why, and back-matter of some of pop culture's most beloved characters. Updates every Thursday.

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  • Creator
    Ben Hobson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    281
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Hobson 2025
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    Comic Book Breakdown