Welcome back true believers! Bam Pow Comic Hour Podcast is back in the studio, with a new episode twist. Its Blind Read Reviews time! Each co-host read a graphic novel or book or series they had not read before and did not reveal what book or content they were reviewing for the show. The surprise and the anticipation of what book these seasoned comic book collectors and fans choose will bring about excitement to the show. There could be anything from classics to recently published collected editions, from Marvel, DC, Indie anything from any creative comic book team is on the table. Tune in to learn about this thrilling reading journey and our choices for blind read reviews.
Blockbuster summer of 2025 happened! Fantastic Four and Superman returned to the theater! It was amazing to see these both of these iconic comic book characters back on the big screen.
During this podcast we wanted to reflect on our thoughts about the new Fantastic Four movie and talk about the original 1966 three-issue comic book story, The Galactus Trilogy, that appeared in Fantastic Four #48–50. Even though this story has several adaptations why is it still considered one of the most memorable comic book stories that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created of all time. How is it different than the movie?
Tune in for great comic book conversation about Marvels first family.
If you like this episode check out our previous episode reviewing Fantastic Four: Full Circle.
The Incredible Hulk like you've never read before. Highly acclaimed comics writer Al Ewing and artist Joe Bennett wipe the slate clean while building on the legacy of the jade giant. Ewing creates the concept of The Green Door and introduces the question: Is the Hulk immortal, how does it work, and what are the consequences? This creative team rises to the occasion of bringing elements of horror, suspense, mystery, sci-fi, tragedy, recovery, and road trip adventures into this 50 issues comic book run.
We recommend this to new readers of the Hulk, seasoned readers looking to expand their knowledge of the character's lore, and discover this modern innovative comic book run with us.
What is Bam Pow Comic Hour Podcast: This is a comic book podcast where we review comic books, graphic novels and collected editions from a variety publishers from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies to share our thoughts on our favorite stories as well as other innovative titles. With over 10 seasons of episodes to choose from listen to this comic book podcast on your favorite streaming platforms.
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In a alternative world based in 2002, a massive changed pandemic occurred. Every male, or mammal with a Y chromosome everyone on the planet Earth is unexpectedly erased, making up half of the Earth's population. All saved for one man, Yorrick Brown and his pet monkey Ampersand. In a world ruled by women, the last man on earth is now the most wanted person on the planet. Written by the legendary Bran K. Vaughan and artist Pia Guerra. We follow Yorrick and Ampersand along with the supporting characters of the mysterious bodyguard Agent 355, Doctor Allison Man who aims to find out the cause and solution to this "gendercide", Beth, Yorrick's Australian girlfriend he is on the quest to reunite with, as each of compelling characters struggle each day to survive in this new age society.
During this podcast we dive into the first 2 volumes, 24 issues, of Y: The Last Man as we discuss the beginning of this incredible journey, the post-apocalyptic scenario, our favorite characters, story moments, and the differences between the Eisner winning comic series and the TV show.
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Chew is a comic book series created by John Layman with art by Rob Guillory published by Image Comics. This series revolves around the stories about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agent, Tony Chu, who solves crimes by receiving psychic impressions from whatever he consumes as food otherwise known as the powers of a Cibopath. In a world where due to a mass bird flu epidemic caused chicken to be outlawed and illegal, Agent Tony Chu is hired by the FDA stop black market chicken based crimes across America and other parts of the world. Teamed up with his cyborg partner John Colby, the two agents deal with everything from missing health inspectors, saving Poyo the chicken fighting champion, investigating a new mysterious chicken substitute, fighting vampires, a chicken smuggling ring, and so much more.
This series filled with humor, mystery, action and recommended for fans looking to dig into a new buddy cop style series that is refreshing while still doing great character development and brilliant storytelling.
Published by Boom Studios, Grim is a original series created by writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Flaviano with colorist Rico Renzi, imagining the world of the afterlife run by various "Grim Reapers" of all backgrounds featuring the main character Jessica Harrow. She is a young Grim Reaper who is edgy yet caring character that is here to escort the dead to the afterlife. That is until her scythe gets stolen and the people living can see her. However, as we learn quickly this is just the tip of the iceberg. The mystery of Jessica Harrow's origins, how did she die, and how does her lineage end up putting the fate of the world in her hands, is what drives book forward.
The pacing on this book is phenomenal, character development of Jessica is earned, the various Grim Reapers in their society are all unique, well developed story and the cliff hangers at the end of each issue made the series amazing. We recommend anyone who likes supernatural, action, drama with themes of horror vibes check out Grim.
We read the first Deluxe Edition collecting the first 15 issues of the series, but the book is still ongoing with issues 16- 20 in volume 4 just released.
In celebration of Captain America: Brave New World debuting this weekend, we discuss the passing of the torch from classic Captain America, Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson aka The Falcon. This was a significant modern impact on Captain America's continuity as a character and symbol Marvel Comics. Join us as we review Captain America: Sam Wilson: The Complete Collection Vol 1 featuring writers Rick Remender and Nick Spencer as they reinvigorate this legendary hero and expand on new dynamic concepts that demonstrates why Sam Wilson is a worthy successor to this role.
In the immortal words of legendary author Stephen King " The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed. The desert was the apotheosis of all deserts, huge, standing to the sky for what looked like eternity in all directions." The Dark Tower novel series written by Stephen King was originally published in 1982 with a world set in a Western with elements of the dark supernatural fantasy. The story follows the adventures of Roland Deschain, son of Steven of the House of Eld as The Gunslinger purses his quest to reach the Dark Tower, the center of the universes and his vengeance upon The Man In Black. Regarded as Stephen Kings magnum opus, this series was adapted into the comic book format published by Marvel Comics in 2007 by the incredible comic book team of Robin Furth, scripts by Peter David, and art by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove.
During this podcast we will discuss the history of the series, adaptations of Dark Tower, the first arc of this story in the graphic novel collections and so much more.
If your new to reading comics or a seasoned reader looking for which writers, creators or artists to start or focus on it can be a bit overwhelming. During this episode we dive into the career of one of the comic book industry's current leading writers, Chip Zdarsky and discuss his career and which series he has worked on. This podcast mainly focuses on his Marvel work such as his Daredevil run, Spider-Man Life Story, Avengers Twilight along with stories surrounding his Howard the Duck run. We do mention his other work at DC and Image Comics, but are more knowledgeable on this material. Thank you for listening and supporting creatives in the comic book industry.
It's our 70th episode and what better way to celebrate than with our spooky season read. This year we took a pop culture retro dive into the highly acclaimed The Walking Dead Series created by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore published by Image Comics in October of 2003. We review the first compendium volume covering the first 48 issues of the series. We discuss comic book vs TV show adaptation, the art styles, notable characters, and the interesting dynamics of surviving in a zombie post - apocalyptic world.
40 years and over 165 issues, Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo comic book series continues its ongoing adventures. The tales of this anthropomorphic rabbit Ronin center around seeking to helping others, redeeming the honor of fellow travelers and bringing justice worthy to those around him. Being heavily influenced by Japanese Cinema and the history of the infamous warrior Miyamoto Musashi, Stan Sakai embraces the elements of history and Japanese culture to create a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Persevering through 4 different publishers Usagi Yojimbo continues to be one of the best award winning anthology series in the comic book industry. During this podcast we discuss our first reactions to the Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1 collection and why new readers should consider checking out these incredible stories.
One of highly acclaimed Spider-Man runs of last decade, Superior Spider-Man went into a complete new direction that had impact life on everyone's favorite web-slinger. Writer Dan Slott asked the question, "What make Spider-Man the hero we know today? Why Peter Parker? Can anyone be Spider-Man?" In a unique twist of fate, one of the web slingers arch foes becomes Spider-Man and the Marvel Universe is in for a wild ride. In this episode we discuss this omnibus and figure out what makes this run so impactful to read. We highly recommend fans of the Spider-Man checking out this comic book run by an incredible creative team.
Everyone has a different perspective when it comes to seeking out justice. The heroes and villains' from DC Comics are no exception from it. When a nightmare of an apocalyptical vision occurs to members of the Legion of Doom its up to them to save humanity from the Justice League? Or is there more to this prophetic vision than what it seems. Our worlds finniest heroes must be resilient in order to withstand the combine forces of the likes of Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Gorilla Grodd, Cheetah, the Riddler and so many more the infamous evil iconic villains'. Written by Jim Kruger and Alex Ross, with art also by Ross and Doug Braithwaite this Absolute Edition collects the 12 issue series plus character designs and behind the scenes material of how this larger than life story that reinvigorated the super friends in todays modern society.
In celebration of the Deadpool returning to the big screen its time to take a closer look at Deadpool's comic book origins. During this podcast we review and discuss the Deadpool Classic Trade Paperback vol 1. This covers his first appearance in New Mutants #98 in 1991 created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld as well as stories from the legendary comic book writer Mark Waid, and the writer who brought him into a more familiar version we know today, Joe Kelly. His humor, stunning personality, and his 4th wall antics all had to start from somewhere, so tune in to find out more about your favorite Merc with a Mouth.
This podcast episode reviews the first graphic novel A Contract with God by Will Eisner, known as the godfather of the graphic novel. The story is about a religious man gives up his faith after the passing of his young adopted daughter and how he struggles with acceptance and perceptive. This is one of the 4 tales based on Eisner experience growing up in The Bronx on Dropsie Avenue that takes place in this collected edition.
This book is recommended for anyone who is interested in the history of comics, wants to learn more about the life of legendary Will Eisner and his impact on the comics industry.
When it comes to origins in comics it can be difficult to break new ground. However, Kelly Sue DeConnick found a way to bring a new vision to life for the world of Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman Historia explains how the Amazons were created, how Hippolyta: Diana's mother rose to power and the founding of island of Themyscira. DeConnick also teams up with 3 artists that bring her unique vision to each issue of this graphic novel featuring Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott. This was also published from DC Comics: Black Label line.
From the robust mythology of the Greek Gods to Hippolyta fighting of behalf of herself and her tribe of Amazons this epic story stands up shares the struggles of how they fought for their survival and justice for their people.
We recommend this story for fans of Wonder Woman, Greek Mythology and imaginative art styles that shows this larger than life world.
During the 1980s the comic book industry came out with some of the greatest stories that we still hold in high regard today. This includes Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil Born Again, Maus, and so many other innovative comics that changed the mindset of what kind of tales graphic novels can tell. The Incal by writer Alejandro Jodorowsky & art by Mœbius is regarded as one of the most epic sci-fi comic book stories of all time. This French graphic novel tells the wonderous adventure of detective John Difool and how the Incal, an object of immense power. brings him together with a group of strangers, warriors, bounty hunters and talking animals to help guide him through a prophecy that the fate of the universe depends on him to decide.
This epic space opera is recommended for anyone who loves worldbuilding, investing in underdog heroes, mystery, and larger than life storylines. Fans of Dune, Blade Runner, Fifth Element, and Riddick are encouraged to read of the most expansive Sci-Fi graphic novel adventures in comic book history.
In 1991 Marvel relaunched the X-Men #1 title book with exciting collaboration of writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee to become the world's best selling comic book of all time. The time at Marvel during Jim Lee's beginnings brought about a new era of art style that sets a new dynamic for the comic book industry going forward. This would also go on to inspire the designs of the X-Men Animated series that was huge success of Saturday Morning Cartoons. During this podcast we review the massive oversized collected edition of X-MEN XXL by Jim Lee to study the art that highlights some of the most memorable stories of the Claremont/Lee run including X-Men #1.
Fables are defined as a short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters. However, if we deepen the mythology behind these iconic characters such as The Big Bad Wolf, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & The Bean Stalk to give them human characteristics to compliment their magical/fantasy traits set in a human society where they live together, that is what the brilliant writer Bill Willingham sets his epic tale to be. With a mix of mature themes with fairy tales, Fables does an excellent job of brining to light mythical stories of old, with new insights, and above & beyond character investment that keeps everything unpredictable at the same time. This podcast will cover volumes 1-3 of the 14 Eisner Winning Vertigo DC Comics Series.