February 2025

Comic Talk Cafe Mini #1: “Family Time Travel”

adminFebruary 27, 2025Mini, Podcast

Rocketfellers Issue #1 Review – A Sci-Fi Family Adventure

Jonathan reviews ‘The Rocketfellers’, a comic by Peter J. Tomasi and Francis Manipal. Set in the 25th century, the Rockefeller family discovers a secret that puts humanity’s fate in their hands. Fleeing to present-day Earth, they must learn to trust each other in a strange, ancient world. The comic features three generations and a dog, reminiscent of the Fantastic Four. The artwork by Manipal is dynamic with bright colors and borderless panels, enhancing its distinct sci-fi feel. Despite not breaking new ground story-wise, the interesting characters and engaging art make readers curious about what happens next. Jonathan shares his excitement about this different type of story that’s gaining traction in the comic world.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:18 Plot Summary

00:50 Character Dynamics

01:16 Artwork and Style

02:58 Story Structure and Key Scenes

03:36 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Comic Talk Cafe Issue #1: Friends and Family

adminFebruary 12, 2025Podcast

Green Lantern & Arrow Special and The Batman & Robin Memento Arc

In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel kick off the first recording of the year discussing two main stories from the DC Universe. They start with a special standalone issue of Green Lantern and Green Arrow which revisits their encounter with Deathstroke. The episode highlights the storyline’s fun, independent nature and praises its execution by writer Jeremy Adams and artist Lucas Meyer. They then move on to Batman & Robin issues #14-17, focusing on the introduction of the new villain Memento. The discussion delves into the mystery aspect of the story and Batman’s detective skills, while also touching on the father-son dynamic between Bruce and Damien Wayne. The episode concludes with a positive note on the artistic elements of both stories, expressing excitement for upcoming releases and events.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:30 Green Lantern and Green Arrow Special

02:03 Deathstroke’s Encounter

05:08 Art and Storyline Review

06:21 Transition to Batman and Robin

06:46 Batman and Robin: Memento Storyline

09:14 Art and Detective Elements

16:28 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

Comic Talk Cafe One Shot #2: DC Comics Shipping In March

adminFebruary 10, 2025One Shot, Podcast

March DC Comics Preview: Hush 2, Absolute Universe, and More!

In this episode of Comic Talk Café, Jonathan provides a comprehensive preview of DC Comics’ releases for March. He highlights ‘Hush 2’ by Jeff Loeb and Jim Lee, as well as the new Absolute Universe series which includes Absolute Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and Flash. Jonathan also discusses other upcoming issues such as Justice League Unlimited, Secret Six, Adventures of Superman, and a unique DC crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog. He shares his excitement for the new Absolute books and mentions his personal picks while going through the extensive list of DC’s offerings for the month.

00:00 Introduction and Preview Overview

00:09 Hush 2 and Batman Discussion

00:43 Justice League and Absolute Universe

01:16 Absolute Batman and Superman

02:18 Absolute Wonder Woman and Green Lantern

02:44 Martian Manhunter and Flash

03:37 Secret Six and Adventures of Superman

04:32 DC’s March Lineup

05:12 Miscellaneous Titles and Conclusion

Comic Talk Cafe One Shot #1: Marvel Books Shipping in March

adminFebruary 9, 2025One Shot, Podcast

Marvel Previews: Godzilla and Doom Take Center Stage

In this episode of Comic Talk Cafe, Jonathan previews Marvel Comics’ January edition for books shipping in March. Highlights include the debut of ‘Godzilla vs. the Marvel Universe’ with an initial clash against the Fantastic Four, a series on Dr. Doom’s dominion over the world, and various new titles and continuations involving popular characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the X-Men. Jonathan expresses excitement over the Godzilla storyline and notes intriguing plots like Dr. Doom as Earth’s ruler and upcoming crossovers like ‘X-Man Hunt.’ The episode concludes with highlights from Marvel’s licensed materials and previews for Free Comic Book Day.

00:00 Introduction and Marvel Previews Overview

00:12 Godzilla vs. The Marvel Universe

01:25 Fantastic Four and Other Marvel Highlights

02:48 Dr. Doom’s Reign and Related Storylines

04:39 X-Men and Crossover Events

05:46 Spider-Verse and Other Marvel Titles

09:27 Star Wars and Licensed Materials

10:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts