Jon Reads Comics
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I’ve read every Superman comic book from 1938-1995. Listen to podcasts from Jon Reads Comics, about Spider-Man, Transformers, Ninja Turtles, Babylon 5, and more!
Sometimes a comic book relaunch describes a world with the bad guys in charge, using language and imagery that almost identically describes the actual state of the world.
(G.I. Joe 156, 2010)
(G.I. Joe 156, 2010)
October 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sometimes a comic book relaunch describes a world with the bad guys in charge, using language and imagery that almost identically describes the actual state of the world.
(G.I. Joe 156, 2010)
(G.I. Joe 156, 2010)
Okay, you know what? No. F**k you, you 1988 comic book.
August 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Okay, you know what? No. F**k you, you 1988 comic book.
Just gonna be peppering this into bigots’ Superman complaints. Feel free to do the same.
July 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Just gonna be peppering this into bigots’ Superman complaints. Feel free to do the same.
From The Flash 218. Certain people have always hated immigrants and always will. And the very idea that the Superman film might call out that attitude in a bad way infuriates some people cuz they hate seeing that mirror on their bigotry.
July 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
From The Flash 218. Certain people have always hated immigrants and always will. And the very idea that the Superman film might call out that attitude in a bad way infuriates some people cuz they hate seeing that mirror on their bigotry.
For some, “would you love me if I were a worm?” is not a game. It’s a reality. Be careful around Lords of Chaos during this holiday season.
May 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For some, “would you love me if I were a worm?” is not a game. It’s a reality. Be careful around Lords of Chaos during this holiday season.
I'm so glad to know this exists. I'm going to remind people of it every time I hear them refer to him as George PeREZ.
May 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I'm so glad to know this exists. I'm going to remind people of it every time I hear them refer to him as George PeREZ.
Imagine a world where Green Lantern would get cancelled.
I’ve been doing a readthrough of Green Lantern, Flash, and a couple other DC titles. I’ve known this was coming but didn’t look up the issue number. So iss 89 caught by some surprise. Guess we’ll see how GL reads as a Flash backup for a while.
I’ve been doing a readthrough of Green Lantern, Flash, and a couple other DC titles. I’ve known this was coming but didn’t look up the issue number. So iss 89 caught by some surprise. Guess we’ll see how GL reads as a Flash backup for a while.
May 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Imagine a world where Green Lantern would get cancelled.
I’ve been doing a readthrough of Green Lantern, Flash, and a couple other DC titles. I’ve known this was coming but didn’t look up the issue number. So iss 89 caught by some surprise. Guess we’ll see how GL reads as a Flash backup for a while.
I’ve been doing a readthrough of Green Lantern, Flash, and a couple other DC titles. I’ve known this was coming but didn’t look up the issue number. So iss 89 caught by some surprise. Guess we’ll see how GL reads as a Flash backup for a while.
The next time Trekkies and Whovians argue, will the Flaming Carrot save us?
May 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The next time Trekkies and Whovians argue, will the Flaming Carrot save us?
Gonna start this series tonight for the #SupermanReadthrough. I’ve never read it before.
April 19, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Gonna start this series tonight for the #SupermanReadthrough. I’ve never read it before.
From Kingdom Come 2. Not sure but I think we’re not supposed to like this guy. But somehow he sounds really familiar.
April 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
From Kingdom Come 2. Not sure but I think we’re not supposed to like this guy. But somehow he sounds really familiar.
Peter’s relationship struggles and frustrations take center stage this week on The Spider Diaries as Betty becomes very jealous of Liz‘s affections toward Peter. And Aunt May has the least helpful request ever. Oh yeah, and Kraven wants to kill #Spider-Man. #podcast
April 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Peter’s relationship struggles and frustrations take center stage this week on The Spider Diaries as Betty becomes very jealous of Liz‘s affections toward Peter. And Aunt May has the least helpful request ever. Oh yeah, and Kraven wants to kill #Spider-Man. #podcast
Hot Rod as The Superman from Action Comics 1
April 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hot Rod as The Superman from Action Comics 1
Unexpected random #MikeGrell nod in Nexus 22. Love me some Jon Sable, Freelance!
April 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Unexpected random #MikeGrell nod in Nexus 22. Love me some Jon Sable, Freelance!
Bruh.
Just search #SupermanReadthrough to get a tiny slice of the 60-plus years of Superman comic books I have read. And not that it has to be a contest, but I bet dollars it's more than you.
Just search #SupermanReadthrough to get a tiny slice of the 60-plus years of Superman comic books I have read. And not that it has to be a contest, but I bet dollars it's more than you.
April 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Bruh.
Just search #SupermanReadthrough to get a tiny slice of the 60-plus years of Superman comic books I have read. And not that it has to be a contest, but I bet dollars it's more than you.
Just search #SupermanReadthrough to get a tiny slice of the 60-plus years of Superman comic books I have read. And not that it has to be a contest, but I bet dollars it's more than you.
WHAT?? He knows???!!!
(From DC 417)
(From DC 417)
April 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
WHAT?? He knows???!!!
(From DC 417)
(From DC 417)
The person you retweeted has mine.
April 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The person you retweeted has mine.
Most of our nation’s leaders used to moonlight as comic book villains.
April 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Most of our nation’s leaders used to moonlight as comic book villains.
This is not a comic book. This is a scene from our new everyday reality with a thin coat of paint on top.
April 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is not a comic book. This is a scene from our new everyday reality with a thin coat of paint on top.
Lol Blue Beetle learned web fluid from Spider-Man during DC Versus Marvel!
March 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Lol Blue Beetle learned web fluid from Spider-Man during DC Versus Marvel!
New episode of The Spider Diaries dropped yesterday! In episode 14, Peter’s life finds new highs and new lows. How long can you soar in the clouds from your first kiss, when you’ve been unmasked by Dr. Octopus??
#podcast #Spider-Man
#podcast #Spider-Man
March 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
New episode of The Spider Diaries dropped yesterday! In episode 14, Peter’s life finds new highs and new lows. How long can you soar in the clouds from your first kiss, when you’ve been unmasked by Dr. Octopus??
#podcast #Spider-Man
#podcast #Spider-Man
New episode of The Spider Diaries!
In episode 13, #Spider-Man has a lot going on! He tries to help the Torch out, Dr. Octopus is getting out of prison, and Peter finds Betty Brant! Should he tell her he’s Spider-Man?
#podcast
In episode 13, #Spider-Man has a lot going on! He tries to help the Torch out, Dr. Octopus is getting out of prison, and Peter finds Betty Brant! Should he tell her he’s Spider-Man?
#podcast
March 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
New episode of The Spider Diaries!
In episode 13, #Spider-Man has a lot going on! He tries to help the Torch out, Dr. Octopus is getting out of prison, and Peter finds Betty Brant! Should he tell her he’s Spider-Man?
#podcast
In episode 13, #Spider-Man has a lot going on! He tries to help the Torch out, Dr. Octopus is getting out of prison, and Peter finds Betty Brant! Should he tell her he’s Spider-Man?
#podcast
No, not all. But probably most.
March 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM
No, not all. But probably most.
Episode 11 of The Spider Diaries is out today! #Spider-Man decides to crash the Human Torch's party. But then tragedy strikes with Peter's Aunt May. He's already lost his uncle. Will he lose her too? And why is the Daily Bugle accusing Spider-Man of also being some guy called Electro?
Come listen!
Come listen!
March 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Episode 11 of The Spider Diaries is out today! #Spider-Man decides to crash the Human Torch's party. But then tragedy strikes with Peter's Aunt May. He's already lost his uncle. Will he lose her too? And why is the Daily Bugle accusing Spider-Man of also being some guy called Electro?
Come listen!
Come listen!
A new episode of The Spider Diaries is out today! The Vulture is out of jail! Robots in the school! And Peter makes an actual audible connection with Betty! Come give a listen!!
Subscribe to The Spider Diaries or to Jon Reads Comics in your #podcast app!
#Spider-Man
Subscribe to The Spider Diaries or to Jon Reads Comics in your #podcast app!
#Spider-Man
February 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A new episode of The Spider Diaries is out today! The Vulture is out of jail! Robots in the school! And Peter makes an actual audible connection with Betty! Come give a listen!!
Subscribe to The Spider Diaries or to Jon Reads Comics in your #podcast app!
#Spider-Man
Subscribe to The Spider Diaries or to Jon Reads Comics in your #podcast app!
#Spider-Man
Um. Wow. Okay. So many things I guess we could say. But I’m just gonna leave it here.
February 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Um. Wow. Okay. So many things I guess we could say. But I’m just gonna leave it here.