Altered Egos Comics Podcast

Season 2, Episode 6 - "Ouroboros"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 02/05/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 02/12/2020.For the Ramble On, William is back and he and Jonathan explore comic book industry self-cannibalization.Total Time: 1:59:50Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 39:30Part III - Recommendations - 1:36:01GoAltered.com

Season 2, Episode 5 - "6 More Weeks of Podcasts"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/29/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 02/05/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan rambles at length about Initial Order Cut-off, Final Order Cut-off, how comic ordering is done, and the impact of delinquent subscribers.Total Time: 1:10:07Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:02Part II - The Ramble On - 18:40Part III - Recommendations - 55:54GoAltered.com

Season 2, Episode 4 - "More For Some"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/22/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/29/2020.For the Ramble On, William leads the effort looking back at 2019 and some of the highlights for him, as well as ahead to some of the things for 2020.Total Time: 1:33:31Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 24:03Part III - Recommendations - 1:11:22

Season 2, Episode 3 - "Triple Threat"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/15/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/22/2020.For the Ramble On, SuperFan Zack points out an article from Image Comic's Eric Stephenson that acts as the basis for Jonathan's meandering mumblings.Zack's original tweetNewsarama articlesIMAGE COMICS' Eric Stephenson on the State of Comics in 2020IMAGE Publisher: Industry Grappling with Monthlies vs. OGNsTotal Time: 1:08:14Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 21:11Part III - Recommendations - 1:00:25

Jonathan is joined this week by old friend and podcasting partner William Watson. But Jonathan screwed up the recording and William sounds like he is talking from behind a wall. Better luck on the next one.The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/08/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/15/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan give you a sneak peak at what a C.H.A.T. (Costumed Heroes And Theology) event is like by rambling on the concept of redemption.Total Time: 1:45:50Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 0:09Part II - The Ramble On - 24:14Part III - Recommendations - 1:11:51

Season 2, Episode 1 - "Back To Life, Back To Reality"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/01/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/08/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan is extra rambly as he tries to explain why the shop is now closed on Sundays and what the future may bring.Tilting at Windmills #276: A leak, a Rosetta stone, and one path forwardTotal Time: 1:10:44Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 0:50Part II - The Ramble On - 19:51Part III - Recommendations - 50:44

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast looks at New Comic Book Day titles for 05/09/2018, and ahead to NCBD 05/16/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan tries to walk you through the Altered Egos Comics & Games Free Comic Book Day 2018 Experience. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:01/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 30:26 Part III - Recommendations - 1:18:47 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

It is a disjointed episode of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast, recorded in dribs, drabs, pieces and parts the week of Free Comic Book Day. Jonathan looks at New Comic Book Day titles for 05/02/2018, and ahead to NCBD 05/09/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan takes you a brief history of Free Comic Book Day, in the general sense, as well his his own experiences as a retailer of 5 years.. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 0:08/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 34:21 Part III - Recommendations - 1:18:47 Off Panel #153: Flying Colors with Joe Field BONUS Episode: Free Comic Book Day 2018 Jax Guide Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast looks at New Comic Book Day titles for 4/25/2018, and ahead to NCBD 05/02/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan takes you on a theater of the mind as he pages through the MAY 2018 PREVIEW Catalog from Diamond to point out some of the key items he thinks you should know about. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:01/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 37:45 Part III - Recommendations - 1:20:45 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast made no special accomodations for 4/20, just reported on the New Comic Book Day titles for 4/18/2018, and looked ahead to NCBD 04/25/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan takes a walk through the March 2018 sales numbers. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:14/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 37:16 Part III - Recommendations - 1:26:27 ICv2: TOP 300 COMICS--MARCH 2018 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast returns to interwebs and podcasting platforms this week. Jonathan takes a look at new titles that arrived for New Comic Book Day 04/11/2018, and looks ahead to NCBD 04/18/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan tries to explain where he's been, why the show hasn't been broadcasting, and why he's back in a way that befits the title of the Ramble On section. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 34:49 Part III - Recommendations - 1:02:57 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

William helps Jonathan deliver this week's Altered Egos Comics Podcast, and together they look at New Comic Book Day titles for 10/04/2017 and ahead to what is expected for 10/11/2017. On Sunday, October 1st, our dear friend Carey Bourne died. For the Ramble On, Jonathan tries to share with you how much Carey was loved and how much he will be missed. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:37 Part II - The Ramble On - 56:29 Part III - Recommendations - 1:12:27 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast celebrates its third year in style with Jonathan and William being joined by Altered Egos Comics & Games Managing Owner Josh Dossenback, and super customer and friend of the show Fred (Just Fred). Together, the take a look at the New Comic Book Day titles for 09/20/2017 and peek ahead to NCBD 09/27/2017. The Ramble On is extra rambly to celebrate the show's 3rd year, going into topics of all stripes, including the Toys R'Us bankruptcy, favorite comic image for a comic board, and the heinous way to fit more comics into a box. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:45 Part II - The Ramble On - 53:40 Part III - Recommendations - 1:57:32 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

Altered Egos Comics & Games made it through Irma, and it only blew New Comic Book Day to later in the week. Jonathan looks a books that should have been on the shelf for 9/13/2017, and ahead to NCBD 9/20/2017. This week's Ramble On is the monthly analysis of sales data as provided by our friends at ICv2, this time for comic sales during August 2017. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 46:36 Part III - Recommendations - 1:40:47 ICv2: TOP 300 COMICS ACTUAL--AUGUST 2017/a> Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

Ahead of Irma's arrival, Jonathan and William huddle together to look at books for New Comic Book Day 09/06/2017, and are hopeful for NCBD 09/13/2017. For the Ramble On, it is time to celebrate Rambling On for 150 episodes with a little Q and A session led by William. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:13 Part II - The Ramble On - 1:07:10 Part III - Recommendations - 2:09:59 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

Jonathan bridges the New Comic Book Day gap between the last one for August 2017 and the first one for September 2017, looking at this week's and next week's new #1s. For the Ramble On, it is time to walk through the PREVIEWS Catalog for September 2017. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:13 Part II - The Ramble On - 23:35 Part III - Recommendations - 1:24:38 Mentioned Links Space Cadets Collection Collection Redneck “Texas Forever” Blue Edition – Hurricane Harvey Charity Shirt/a> Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

For those looking for William's voice on this podcast, know that he was looking for it, too. Will lost his voice, so it was up to Jonathan to cover New Comic Book Day titles for 08/23/2017, and look ahead to the magical 5th NCBD of August 2017. This week's Ramble On Jonathan takes a moment to lecture about something you already know about, like Initial Orders, Final Orders, pull lists, and being a good customer. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:06 Part II - The Ramble On - 32:46 Part III - Recommendations - 53:19 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

It is another monologue edition of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast as Jonathan covers New Comic Book Day titles for 08/16/2017 and looks ahead to NCBD 08/23/2017. This week's Ramble On is our regular feature, the monthly sales numbers. July 2017 and the Top 300 comics are out from ICv2, so Jonathan slices and dices the numbers and takes a look at local performance inside Altered Egos Comics & Games for the same period. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 31:45 Part III - Recommendations - 1:17:40 ICv2: TOP 300 COMICS ACTUAL--JULY 2017 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

Willam celebrates his natal day by helping Jonathan review New Comic Book Day titles for 08/09/2017, and look ahead to NCBD 08/16/2017. For the Ramble On, William and Jonathan give you a sneak preview of the C.H.A.T. Costumed Heores And Theology event to be hosted at the shop August 13th. They also speak a bit on William's excitement for episode #150, numbering, and collecting. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:06 Part II - The Ramble On - 1:03:41 Part III - Recommendations - 2:02:41 Not Always Safe For Work - CD 13: Legion of Super-Heroes Part 1 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com

Jonathan walks you through the new #1 titles for New Comic Book Day 08/02/2017 and looks ahead to NCBD 08/09/2017 The Eisner Winners for 2017 have been announced, and William and Jonathan take a look back at their predictions from Episode 139 to see how they did. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 1:02:27 Part III - Recommendations - 1:42:25 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com