This episode of the Hardcover Hideout podcast delves into a wide range of comic book topics, with a special focus on collected editions and new series.

The hosts begin by discussing the Lucifer comic series, a spin-off of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. They explore the story of Lucifer Morningstar after he abdicates his rule of Hell, examining the intricate plot and the character's unique pride in always keeping his word.

Next, the conversation turns to the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics, reviewing recent hardcover compendiums and the overall evolution of the series.

The podcast also features a segment on Kevin Smith's Quick Stops comics, an anthology series that expands on the "Askewniverse" characters from his films like Clerks, Mallrats, and Dogma. The discussion touches on the humor and nostalgic feel of these new stories.

A major focus of the episode is the new Absolute DC series, specifically the new Absolute Superman, Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute The Flash titles. The hosts examine how these "definitive editions" are designed to be accessible to new readers while also being a must-have for serious collectors.

Finally, the episode concludes with a fun and challenging game called "Do You Know Your Comic Writers?" where the hosts test their knowledge of the creators behind some of the most popular and influential comics.

Hello and welcome to Hardcover Hideout, the podcast where we dive into the wild and wonderful world of comic books!

On today's show, we're pitting two titans of the DC Universe against each other as we crack open the pages of Absolute Superman and Absolute Batman. We'll talk about what makes these editions so special and why they're must-reads for any serious fan.

Then, we'll take a sharp turn into the unexpected with the epic crossover event Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob. We'll explore this hilarious and bizarre collaboration and try to figure out just how these two worlds collided.

And to wrap things up, we're putting our comic book knowledge to the test with a new game we're calling Which Comic Book Character Came First? Stay tuned to see who wins!

Now let's get into it!

Join Jerod and Chris as they discuss the new graphic novel by Pat O'Malley. In the glitter-stained gutters of Los Angeles, Pinky—a masked vigilante with a vendetta—launches a brutal, blood-splattered mission of revenge. Her target? The man who destroyed her life and built his career off the backs of the broken: her own father, a powerful movie producer hiding behind red carpets and industry fame.

Join us as we change the format and name of the Hardcover Hideout. Hardcover Hideout has ended but with the closing of this podcast we open the door to a new podcast What's My Lane Again? Where we discuss pop culture in general and no longer just review a book from beginning to end. Also we are joined by a new host Shawn who will join Jerod, Chris, and Tasha in the conversation.

Join me as I discuss the comics I read including: Planet Hulk by Greg Pak, The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz, Tokyo Ghost by Rick Remender, We Stand on Guard by Brian K Vaughn, and American Cult: A Graphic History or Religious Cults in America from The colonial Era to today. Story and Art by Robyn Chapman.

Join us as we discuss "Teen Titans Robin" and "Teen Titans Starfire". Story by Kami Garcia and Art by Gabbriel PicoloI. Dick Grayson just wants to know what happened to his brother, Damian. Is Damian okay? Does he need help? Why hasn’t he been in contact? And why did his tracking device go silent? Kori Anders’ summer job at a ritzy Santa Monica beach club is fun, but she doesn’t feel like she belongs there. She never breaks the rules, she doesn’t care about keeping up with the current trends, and she can’t be bothered rushing around to make an appearance at all the parties—in fact, Kori avoids rushing at all costs because of her Ehlers Danlos Syndrome diagnosis. What she does feel is an inexplicable draw to the stars.

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Join us as we discuss "Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees' Story and Art by Patrick Horvath. Don’t murder the locals—this is small-town serial killer, upstanding citizen, and adorable brown bear Samantha Strong’s cardinal rule. A sea of potential victims is in the city just beyond the forest, but when you’ve worked as hard as Sam to build a cozy life and a thriving business in a community surrounded by friendly fellow animal folk, warm decor, and the aroma of cedar trees and freshly baked apple pie, the last thing you want is to disturb the peace. So imagine Sam's indignation when one of Woodbrook’s own meets a grisly, mysterious demise. You wouldn’t blame her for doing anything it takes to hunt down her rival before the town self-destructs and Sheriff Patterson starts barking up the wrong tree.

Join me as I talk about Geiger by the critically acclaimed team of writer GEOFF JOHNS and artist GARY FRANK unites with superstar colorist BRAD ANDERSON to bring their first creator-owned hero to Image Comics. Set in the years after a nuclear war ravaged the planet, desperate outlaws battle for survival in a world of radioactive chaos. Out past the poisoned wasteland lives a man even the Nightcrawlers and Organ People fear. Some name him Joe Glow, others call him the Meltdown Man. But his name...is Geiger.

Join us as we discuss Cosmic Detective Written by Jeff Lemire and Matt Kindt Art by internationally acclaimed artist David Rubín. An epic science fiction mystery that asks: when a god is murdered, who solves the crime? Enter our Detective. The murder of a god threatens to tear apart the very fabric of our reality. Only our detective stands in the way of utter destruction. But will the mystery he uncovers be worse than the disaster he’s trying to avert? And will his mind crack under the revelations he’s about to uncover before he can do anything about it?

Join us as we discuss Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule (Author) and Ryan Browne (Artist). If you had one wish... what would you wish for? What if everyone else on the planet had one wish too? That's Eight Billion Genies. Eight seconds after magical genies grant every person on earth one wish, the world is transformed forever...and that’s just the beginning!

Join us as we discuss Invisible Kingdom by G. Willow Wilson.

In a distant galaxy, acolyte Vess and hardened freighter pilot Grix join forces to expose an inconceivable conspiracy between the most dominant religion and an all-powerful mega-corporation. Suddenly prey in an interstellar chase through the dreaded Junk Rings to The Point of No Return, this unexpected pair is faced with a grave decision: reveal the truth or plunge the world into anarchy.

Join us as we discuss Delicates by Brenna Thummler. Marjorie Glatt’s life hasn’t been the same ever since she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. Wendell, who died young and now must wander Earth as a ghost with nothing more than a sheet for a body, soon became one of Marjorie’s only friends. But when Marjorie finally gets accepted by the popular kids at school, she begins to worry that if anyone learns about her secret ghost friends, she’ll be labeled as a freak who sees dead people. With Marjorie’s insistence on keeping Wendell’s ghost identity a secret from her new friends, Wendell begins to feel even more invisible than he already is.
Eliza Duncan feels invisible too. She’s an avid photographer, and her zealous interest in finding and photographing ghosts gets her labeled as “different” by all the other kids in school. Constantly feeling on the outside, Eliza begins to feel like a ghost herself. Marjorie must soon come to terms with the price she pays to be accepted by the popular kids. Is it worth losing her friend, Wendell? Is she partially to blame for the bullying Eliza endures?