Canon City Comic Club
23 Episodes
Tristan Cooper and Andrew Bridgman nerd out over the iconic comic books that fueled the fandom and inspired movie multiverses. (Formerly Back Issue Book Club)
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Is The Bestselling Comic of All-Time Actually Any Good? (X-Men: 1991)
Episode 1
Andrew Bridgman and Carolyn Page join Tristan to discuss Magneto's fashion, sexy posing, and Russia.
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What if Superman Was Communist? (Superman: Red Son)
Episode 2
Randy McKay, Andrew Bridgman, and Tristan critique Superman and Lex Luthor's communist switcheroo.
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Harley Quinn's Origin Story is Messy As Hell (Batman: Mad Love)
Episode 3
Carolyn Page and Andrew Bridgman join Tristan to unpack Harley Quinn's problematic origin story.
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The Emopunk X-Men of Your Dreams (Umbrella Academy)
Episode 4
Julia Lepetit and Andrew Bridgman chat with Tristan about cruel dads and Wes Anderson aesthetics.
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The World's Strangest Heroes and Plotline (Doom Patrol)
Episode 5
Carolyn Page, Andrew, and Tristan dive into Grant Morrison's dark, German fairy tale-inspired world.
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What Would Thor: Ragnarok Be Like Without Thor? (Planet Hulk)
Episode 6
Dylan Green, Andrew, and Tristan visit Ragnarok, but don't know what to make of The Hulk's penis.
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41:06Episode 7
The Other Captain Marvel (Shazam)
Episode 7
Carolyn Page joins Tristan and Andrew to discuss this kinda creepy story of a child in a man's body.
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Law and Order: B.P.R.D. (Hellboy: The Chained Coffin and Others)
Episode 8
Artist Justin Hall joins Tristan and Andrew for a road trip with evil fairies and a sad wolf woman.
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Teen Titans Battle Death & Hormones (Teen Titans: The Judas Contract)
Episode 9
Carolyn Page joins Tristan for Nightwing's first appearance and a lot of horny, problematic teens.
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The Dark Future of the Marvel Universe (Thanos Wins)
Episode 10
Randy McKay and Carolyn Page join Tristan to ponder what do you get the man who's killed everything?
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Are You There, Zod? It's Me, Kara (Supergirl: Being Super)
Episode 11
Carolyn Page joins Tristan and Andrew to talk about a Supergirl story that passes the Bechdel test.
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47:15Episode 12
Escape From Inhumans Alcatraz (Black Bolt)
Episode 12
Carolyn Page joins Andrew and Tristan for the award-winning tale of Inhumans and inexplicable hair.
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Batman vs. the Justice League (Justice League of America: Tower of Babel)
Episode 13
Tristan, Andrew, and Carolyn compare an overly emotive Batman to a translucent Superman.
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The Time Jean Grey Did a Genocide (Dark Phoenix Saga)
Episode 14
Carolyn, Andrew, and Tristan ponder how getting your mutant powers is like getting your period.
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Alan Moore's Emo Phase (Saga of the Swamp Thing)
Episode 15
Limbs are regenerated, demons are summoned, and powerdads are celebrated.
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Spider-Man vs. Climate Change (Ends of the Earth)
Episode 16
Carolyn, Andrew, and Tristan stan big boy Spidey and compare Doc Oc to Al Gore.
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54:18Episode 17
Dawn of Diana (Legend of Wonder Woman)
Episode 17
Carolyn, Andrew, and Tristan discuss young Alfred Pennyworth and disappointing, blonde Steve Trevor.
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43:21Episode 18
A Modern Day Spider-Man Story (Ms. Marvel)
Episode 18
Randy McKay and Carolyn Page join Tristan for an angsty superhero teen with an embiggened spirit.
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45:21Episode 19
Queen of the Monsters (West Coast Avengers)
Episode 19
Justin Hall and Carolyn Page join Tristan for superhero auditions, landsharks, and a giant Tigra.
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Reading the World's Longest-Running Fantasy Comic (Elfquest)
Episode 20
Carolyn Page brings her childhood fave to Andrew & Tristan. Will they love it as much as she does?
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53:35Episode 21
Catman's Suicide Squad (Secret Six)
Episode 21
Carolyn and Andrew join Tristan to talk about big cats, Africa, and Catman's deep-seeded issues.
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45:31Episode 22
Joker's Bad Breakup (Batman: Endgame)
Episode 22
Justin Hall and Carolyn Page join Tristan to talk owl people, kryptonite gum, and spine goo.
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If Venom Possessed Princess Mononoke (Monstress)
Episode 23
Julia Lepetit & Carolyn Page join Tristan Cooper for goop monsters, murderous cats, and ghost gods.