The Comics Canon Podcast
@thecomicscanon.bsky.social
Since 2016, a podcast that reads, reviews & renders judgment on the great comics of yesterday & today. Hosted by Kevin and Curt. Curt manages this feed. comicscanon.com
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Year of the Fire Horse ! Comic for my mom and the new year !!
February 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Year of the Fire Horse ! Comic for my mom and the new year !!
The night was dark
The sky was blue
Down the alley the ice wagon flew
The sky was blue
Down the alley the ice wagon flew
What’s the best song lyric in history?
February 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The night was dark
The sky was blue
Down the alley the ice wagon flew
The sky was blue
Down the alley the ice wagon flew
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I forgot how hard the 1976 Marvel Bicentennial Calendar went.
February 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I forgot how hard the 1976 Marvel Bicentennial Calendar went.
Next time (Feb 18), we reintroduce this very podcast with “The Gateway Episode,” a talk tailored for new listeners who may or may not know much about comics! Featuring recommendations in 10 genre-crossing categories hand-picked for accessibility and excellence!
February 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Next time (Feb 18), we reintroduce this very podcast with “The Gateway Episode,” a talk tailored for new listeners who may or may not know much about comics! Featuring recommendations in 10 genre-crossing categories hand-picked for accessibility and excellence!
I genuinely love how the Bad Bunny half-time show was like an Olympics Opening Ceremony if Puerto Rico were the host.
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I genuinely love how the Bad Bunny half-time show was like an Olympics Opening Ceremony if Puerto Rico were the host.
Look, it's the Guardians of the Gala-- I mean, The Starjammers!
Hey Dave Cockrum, I know you're about to leave the book, and you've already given us about 20 new character designs in this issue alone, but do you think you could squeeze in five more? bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Look, it's the Guardians of the Gala-- I mean, The Starjammers!
"Kinks will be with you again next month!"
February 6, 2026 at 8:39 PM
"Kinks will be with you again next month!"
For our 250th episode, we discuss one of the greatest comic book volumes ABOUT comic books, Scott McCloud's ingenious yet thrillingly accessible 'Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art!' After 10 years, isn't it about time we started understanding comics? soundcloud.com/the-comics-c...
Episode 250: Understanding Comics
On this milestone episode, we tackle our white whale of show subjects: Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud’s fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the comics medium, how it works, and what
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February 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
For our 250th episode, we discuss one of the greatest comic book volumes ABOUT comic books, Scott McCloud's ingenious yet thrillingly accessible 'Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art!' After 10 years, isn't it about time we started understanding comics? soundcloud.com/the-comics-c...
Jack O'Connell's vampire in 'Sinners' always reminded me of someone, and I just realized that it's Bill Paxton's vampire in 'Near Dark.'
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Jack O'Connell's vampire in 'Sinners' always reminded me of someone, and I just realized that it's Bill Paxton's vampire in 'Near Dark.'
My favorite example of 'Watchmen's' lasting influence is the Pagliacci meme.
DOCTOR: I told him he needed to get out to a show, that was how he would cure his depression.
CHOTINER: So you learned this technique in school?
DR: No, not— listen it was good advice. Pagliacci was in town.
C: Right. Is it standard to give advice before learning a patient’s name?
DR: Now look
CHOTINER: So you learned this technique in school?
DR: No, not— listen it was good advice. Pagliacci was in town.
C: Right. Is it standard to give advice before learning a patient’s name?
DR: Now look
February 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
My favorite example of 'Watchmen's' lasting influence is the Pagliacci meme.
Lucy did it before Gwyneth Paltrow.
January 30, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Lucy did it before Gwyneth Paltrow.
Might need to do an episode on the Fraction/Zdarsky book.
A show about doing it. (Crime.) (…Ok and the other thing.) Very excited for Sex Criminals.
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Might need to do an episode on the Fraction/Zdarsky book.
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Just a daily reminder
January 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Just a daily reminder
Next time (Feb. 4), we devote our 250th episode to one of the greats, Scott McCloud's 'Understanding Comics'! This thoroughly engaging analysis of the aesthetics of comics is narrated by one of the artist's most likable characters, "Scott McCloud'!
January 28, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Next time (Feb. 4), we devote our 250th episode to one of the greats, Scott McCloud's 'Understanding Comics'! This thoroughly engaging analysis of the aesthetics of comics is narrated by one of the artist's most likable characters, "Scott McCloud'!
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Reliable source.
January 22, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Reliable source.
This time, we revisit Scott McCloud's brilliant, heartwarming "Zot!" specifically his lovely, grounded, character-driven final run, "The Earth Stories!" Not many comics have more heart than these. (1/2) soundcloud.com/the-comics-c...
Episode 249: Zot! The Earth Stories
On this episode, we celebrate our 10th anniversary -- and gear up for our 250th episode -- with a discussion of Zot! The Earth Stories! Specifically, Zot! #28-36 from 1989-1991, written and drawn by S
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January 21, 2026 at 10:18 PM
This time, we revisit Scott McCloud's brilliant, heartwarming "Zot!" specifically his lovely, grounded, character-driven final run, "The Earth Stories!" Not many comics have more heart than these. (1/2) soundcloud.com/the-comics-c...
These are always great.
January 20, 2026 at 10:37 PM
These are always great.
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Comics friends! Please look at what @trungles.com and a bunch of other comics people are doing and join in! #IceOutComics
![ICE OUT
Cartoonists against ICE
Calling on cartoonists and artists to tell your stories about the ICE occupation of your towns and cities!
*4-panel comics*
*3:4 Instagram format*
Use this Blue: *There is a color drop block of blue to copy *
Use these hashtags:
#iceout[your city]
#iceoutmpls
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January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Comics friends! Please look at what @trungles.com and a bunch of other comics people are doing and join in! #IceOutComics
Next time (Jan. 21), we revisit Scott McCloud's delightful 'Zot!', specifically the acclaimed, bittersweet "Earth Stories" from 1989-1991! See the sunny, heroic Zachary T. Paleozogt stranded on messy, complicated Earth and become a supporting character in his own book!
January 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Next time (Jan. 21), we revisit Scott McCloud's delightful 'Zot!', specifically the acclaimed, bittersweet "Earth Stories" from 1989-1991! See the sunny, heroic Zachary T. Paleozogt stranded on messy, complicated Earth and become a supporting character in his own book!
"Would that it were so simple."
January 9, 2026 at 8:53 PM
"Would that it were so simple."
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'Do it?' Dot, I'm not a Republic serial villain. Do you seriously think I'd explain my master-stroke if there remained the slightest chance of you affecting its outcome? I did it thirty-five minutes ago.
January 7, 2026 at 5:59 AM
'Do it?' Dot, I'm not a Republic serial villain. Do you seriously think I'd explain my master-stroke if there remained the slightest chance of you affecting its outcome? I did it thirty-five minutes ago.
This time, for our Best of 2025 episode, we discuss the unique mythic action-adventure DROME by Jesse Lonergan! And we're joined by a guest -- writer and actor Michael Owl of The Origin Story Podcast! soundcloud.com/the-comics-c...
Episode 248: Drome
On this episode, we welcome writer, actor and friend of the show Michael Owl, host of The Origin Story Podcast, as we dive into one of the best-reviewed graphic novels of 2025: Drome by Jesse Lonergan
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January 7, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This time, for our Best of 2025 episode, we discuss the unique mythic action-adventure DROME by Jesse Lonergan! And we're joined by a guest -- writer and actor Michael Owl of The Origin Story Podcast! soundcloud.com/the-comics-c...
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We named DROME by @jesselonergan.bsky.social, and published by @23rdstbooks.bsky.social, the Best Original Graphic Novel of 2025.
Listen to #TheStampies (Part Two) to hear our other faves from the year: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-stampi...
Listen to #TheStampies (Part Two) to hear our other faves from the year: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-stampi...
January 7, 2026 at 12:32 AM
We named DROME by @jesselonergan.bsky.social, and published by @23rdstbooks.bsky.social, the Best Original Graphic Novel of 2025.
Listen to #TheStampies (Part Two) to hear our other faves from the year: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-stampi...
Listen to #TheStampies (Part Two) to hear our other faves from the year: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-stampi...