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Employees of The Comics Place in Bellingham, Washington talk about comics every week. They are easily sidetracked and meander into a variety of nerdy topics.

  1. 3D AGO

    Dark Doorsteps and Titillating Typos

    Jeff, Django, and Roman have busted open their ventricles to share their deepest, most intensely-held feelings about last week's comic books! We've got editing snafus, VERTIGO IS BACK(!), and so much more. Hit play and enjoy the ride! 0:05:55 - Well Welcome Wellmer! 0:15:09 - Bleeding Hearts #1 0:22:10 - Sirens: Love Hurts #1 0:25:50 - The Thing on the Doorstep #1 0:29:32 - Skinbreaker / Question from Nate! 0:31:02 - Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 0:39:00 - Just Brutal #1 0:44:51 - Action Comics #1095 0:49:39 - The Nobody 0:52:58 - Wade Wilson: Deadpool #1 0:55:00 - DC K.O. #4 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Mattia De Iulis Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington! Comics Place Book Club - second Thursday of every month. Check the shop for details!

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 10

    The Barbarian Battles of Bellingham

    Jeff, Roman, and the forever-known-as-Django man have entered the cradle of nerd civilization once more, laden with last week's comic books to discuss! Huge battles, retro art, more Juan Ferreyra... can't get enough gorgeous storytelling! 0:06:08 - Absolute Issue Reprints 0:09:40 - Well Welcome Wellmer! 0:15:13 - DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 0:22:32 - Question from Nate! 0:25:00 - DC K.O.: Knight Fight #4 0:31:55 - Thundarr the Barbarian #1 0:34:50 - Knight City #1 0:40:22 - Absolute Superman #11 0:46:19 - Ultimate Endgame #2 0:51:25 - Ultimate Wolverine #14 0:52:51 - Amazing Spider-Man #21 0:56:00 - Batman #2 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Michael Cho Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington! Comics Place Book Club - second Thursday of every month. Check the shop for details!

    1h 9m

  3. JAN 28

    Comics Will Make You Cry

    Jeff and Roman are excited to hang out with Django's other personality this week - it's a lot more wholesome than you'd expect! He has a much different taste, but they're all excited to talk about last week's comic books. Who doesn't love a great guest star? So hit play already! 0:05:43 - Dear Django (a voicemail) 0:18:50 - Assorted Crisis Events #8 0:27:45 - Everything Dead & Dying #5 0:33:10 - DC K.O. Green Lantern Galactic Slam #1 0:38:40 - Inglorious X-Force #1 0:45:03 - Fantastic Four #7 0:53:07 - Captain America #6 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Javier Rodriguez Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington! Comics Place Book Club - second Thursday of every month. Check the shop for details!

    1h 3m

  4. JAN 21

    Is This My Parents Fighting?

    Jeff, Django, and Roman are back, and we've got a special sensory sensation for you this week. Get ready to feel your brain slide into a slurry of psychoanalysis and maybe, just maybe, a little bit about the last week of comic books. What are you so scared of, dear listener? Just hit play! 0:08:09 - Well Welcome Wellmer! 0:14:48 - DC K.O. #3 0:24:13 - Absolute Superman #15 mini-moment 0:26:20 - Questions from the Chat! 0:27:20 - Dungeons of Doom #1 0:31:50 - The Ultimates #20 0:39:34 - Where Does the Rainbow End? #1 0:41:46 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: The Rite of Spring #5 0:45:00 - Action Comics #1094 0:48:27 - Jeff's Buckshot! 0:51:29 - Babs: The Black Road South #1 0:54:46 - Transformers #28 0:55:40 - Wonder Woman: Black & Gold 2026 Special #1 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Carlos Magno Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

    1h 1m

  5. JAN 19

    Prison Prisms & Other Perils

    Jeff, Roman, and the (former) Baron Bohren have gathered around the proverbial comic book round table once more to lay down their gooey ducks of the week (maybe a few weeks). Who doesn't love a good journey through the wildflower fields of comic books? 0:03:23 - Well Welcome Wellmer! 0:07:30 - Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 0:18:30 - Batman #5 0:30:20 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder #4 0:32:38 - Absolute Superman #15 0:37:30 - Amazing Spider-Man #19 0:41:41 - Arcadia #2 0:46:43 - Ultimate Wolverine #13 0:48:57 - Twilight Zone #3 0:53:26 - Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #6 0:55:11 - Devil on My Shoulder #2 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Josh Hixson Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

    1h 1m

  6. 12/22/2025

    Pen-Ultimate Spider-Man!

    Jeff and Django have cozied up by the fireplace to read last week's comic books, bringing joy and warmth into our hearts in this cold season. A new Joker, the return of a favorite series, a delayed voicemail from Will, and maybe a few more special surprises. You'll just have to hit play! 0:08:36 - Absolute Batman #15 0:17:29 - Assorted Crisis Events #7 0:22:58 - Voicemail from Will! 0:29:12 - Ordained #1 0:37:53 - Our Soot Stained Heart #1 0:41:10 - The Terminator: Metal #3 0:44:55 - DC K.O.: Wonder Woman vs Lobo #1 0:51:02 - Ultimate Spider-Man #23 0:58:59 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Stipan Morian Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

    1h 7m

  7. 12/16/2025

    Ultimately T(w)o Fantastic Fo(u)r Us

    Roman, Django, and Jeff are fully bought-in to DC K.O. and yet, are taking a brief aside this week into the Marvel-verse (and even the Wild West) before tantalizing their senses with the latest battle of wits and strength. Join in, dear listeners, and see how far you can make it in the tournament! 0:03:12 - Well Welcome Wellmer! 0:14:14 - Ultimate Universe: Two Years In #1 0:21:34 - Fantastic Four #6 0:29:02 - Trigger Warning: A Strangers in Paradise Story #1 0:35:34 - DC K.O. Superman vs Captain Atom #1 0:46:20 - Hulk: Smash Everything #1 0:52:28 - Batman #4 1:02:20 - The Terminator: Santa Claus is Coming to Town #1 1:05:27 - DC K.O. Knightfight #2 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Sean Izaakse Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

    1h 16m

  8. 12/15/2025

    Undifferentiated Bane Flesh

    Jeff, Django, and Roman are fully prepared for the holiday season with a sweaty, muscular, veiny Bane crashing buildings down on themselves. There's some sneaky escapes, devils on shoulders, and maybe even some surprises... but you'll have to listen to find out! Hit play already! 0:05:17 - Well Welcome Wellmer! 0:17:16 - Devil on My Shoulder #1 0:23:15 - Absolute Batman #14 0:33:32 - Escape #4 0:42:19 - Arcadia #1 0:46:50 - Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #1 0:54:50 - Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil's Trigger #1 / Marvel Knights: Punisher #2 1:04:35 - The Infernal Hulk #1 1:07:19 - Detective Comics #1103 1:09:36 - Shredder #3 1:11:40 - DC K.O. #1 SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we’re going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We’ll still be here! And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air! Cover art by Gabriel Hardman Visit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!

    1h 22m
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Employees of The Comics Place in Bellingham, Washington talk about comics every week. They are easily sidetracked and meander into a variety of nerdy topics.

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