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Join best buds Blaine & Adam as they hand out art awards, best lines, and showcase creator biographies in a monthly comic book reading club. Plus: surprise episodes covering TV/film and comic creator interviews.

  1. DEC 11

    Friday Revisited | First Impressions

    Your heroes put on their Sherlock hats to finally finish Friday! "Friday Fitzhugh spent her childhood solving crimes and digging up occult secrets with her best friend Lancelot Jones, the smartest boy in the world. But that was the past, now she's in college, starting a new life on her own. Except when Friday comes home for the holidays, she's immediately pulled back into Lance's orbit and finds that something very strange and dangerous is happening in their little New England town... This is literally the Christmas vacation from Hell and neither of them may survive to see the New Year." Friday is written by Ed Brubaker, illustrated by Marcos Martín, colored by Muntsa Vicente, and published by Panel Syndicate. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    10 min

  2. NOV 26

    Aliens Vs. Avengers

    Your heroes are joined by special guest Ethan Galis to discuss Aliens Vs. Avengers.  In this episode we chat about the crazy concept, what makes this story so fun, and theories on what exactly happens. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.  Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics.  Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    1h 4m

  3. NOV 12

    Aliens vs. Avengers | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to Weyland-Yutani headquarters to read Aliens vs. Avengers.  First Impressions is a spoiler-free shorter episode where we introduce which book we are reading and chat about our first impressions, including: The Bare Bones, Who this Comic for, and Judging a Book by Its Cover. "In a future Earth ravaged by terror, the unstoppable Xenomorphs descend upon our planet, pitting the perfect organism against a world of superhumans. As the Avengers rise in defense, they face unimaginable loss as the gods of creation known as the Engineers set out to destroy what they made. What catastrophic events led to the fall of humanity and forced the Avengers to abandon their home planet? Which heroes will be first to fall, and which will be forever changed by the encounter with the Xenomorphs? Discover the answers as Hickman and Ribić weave a pulse-pounding saga where every choice could make the difference between survival or extinction." Aliens vs. Avengers is written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Esad Ribić, colors by Ive Svorcina, letters by VC's Cory Petit, and published by Marvel Comics.  Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    15 min

  4. OCT 31

    Dracula

    Your heroes return to the London to read Dracula.  In this episode we chat about the stunning art and what makes Dracula such an enduring villain. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.  Dracula is written by and illustrated by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Martin Simmonds.  Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    59 min

  5. OCT 28

    The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!

    Your heroes return to the Amazon Rainforest to read The Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives!.  In this episode we chat about the themes of the comic and how it relates to the original movie. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.  Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!  is written by Dan Watters & Ram V with art by Matthew Roberts.  Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    40 min

  6. OCT 10

    Universal Monsters | First Impressions

    Your heroes return to get spooky with some Universal Monsters comics.  This month we're reading Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! and Dracula. "Years after the events of the original film, journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat—but is it friend or foe? Or is it simply...THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?" "When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient named Renfield into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his daughter falls under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!?" Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!  is written by Dan Watters & Ram V with art by Matthew Roberts. Dracula is written by and illustrated by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Martin Simmonds.  Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    18 min

  7. SEP 24

    Asterios Polyp

    Your heroes return to discuss Asterios Polyp!  In this episode we chat about the brilliance of the graphic novel, discuss the many themes, and talk at length about the art, colors, and lettering. As always you'll hear us cover the History of the Creators, Favorite Lines, The Art Awards, and Adaptation Alley.  Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    1h 9m

  8. AUG 21

    Asterios Polyp | First Impressions

    Your heroes team up to give their First Impressions of Asterios Polyp!  "Meet Asterios Polyp: middle-aged, meagerly successful architect and teacher, aesthete and womanizer, whose life is wholly upended when his New York City apartment goes up in flames. In a tenacious daze, he leaves the city and relocates to a small town in the American heartland. But what is this “escape” really about?" Asterios Polyp is created by David Mazzucchelli and published by Pantheon Books. Follow ComiClub on Instagram @ComiClubPodcast. ComiClub is hosted by Blaine McGaffigan and Adam Cook.

    16 min
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Join best buds Blaine & Adam as they hand out art awards, best lines, and showcase creator biographies in a monthly comic book reading club. Plus: surprise episodes covering TV/film and comic creator interviews.

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  • Creator
    Upper Esh Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 ComiClub
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