December 2024

Comic Talk Cafe One Shot #15: “Marvel Comics Shipping in February 2025”

February Marvel Comics Preview: The Rise of Emperor Doom

In this episode, Jonathan discusses the highly anticipated Marvel comic book releases for February, with a spotlight on ‘One World Under Doom’. He delves into the plot where Victor Von Doom becomes Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme and emperor, creating a unified Latveria. Other key releases include Doom Academy, Thunderbolt’s Doomstrike, Red Hulk, Ultimate X-Men, and various Spider-Man titles. Jonathan also voices his opinions on the pacing of Ultimate X-Men and the sparse Star Wars entries. He wraps up by highlighting his personal favorites and what he’s looking forward to in Marvel’s upcoming releases.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:31 The Rise of Emperor Doom

02:24 Doom Academy and Tie-In Books

04:39 Ultimate Marvel Series

05:55 X-Men and Related Titles

06:51 Spider-Man and Other Heroes

07:54 Star Wars and Licensed Titles

09:44 Conclusion and Final Thought

Comic Talk Cafe One Shot #14: “DC Comics Shipping in February 2025”

DC Comics February 2025: Highlights and Reviews

In this episode of Comic Talk Cafe, host Jonathan reviews the upcoming DC Comics releases for February 2025. He shares his opinions on Zatanna, Justice League Unlimited, Absolute Batman, and Absolute Superman. Jonathan also expresses his enthusiasm for Green Lantern Corps Number One and Justice League The Atom Project. He touches on several other titles like Aquaman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and different segments featuring female superheroes such as Catwoman and Batgirl. Finally, he highlights his anticipation for the new direction in Green Arrow and the upcoming Challenges of the Unknown series.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:12 Justice League and Major Titles

00:36 Absolute Series Highlights

01:08 Spotlight on Individual Heroes

01:41 Green Lantern Corps and Other Picks

03:43 Final Thoughts and Conclusion