Altered Egos Comics Podcast

Jonathan is here for another week of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast and a look at the new titles kicking off and those we are all expecting. First, looking at those titles that made it in for 09/21/2016, then looking ahead to the last week of September. It is numbers time for the Ramble On this week. Jonathan addresses some mail in regards to last week's Ramble On and then gets right into the sales numbers for August as reported by ICv2 and Altered Egos Comics & Games own sales charts. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:06 Part II - The Ramble On - 38:04 Part III - Recommendations - 1:13:29 TILTING AT WINDMILLS #254: THE ONE ABOUT NIGHTHAWK TOP 300 COMICS ACTUAL--AUGUST 2016

As he does ach week, Jonathan brings you a look at the new titles for that week and a look ahead to next New Comic Book Day, focusing on 9/14/2016 and 9/21/2016, respectively. For the Ramble On, Jonathan takes a look at the recent Jude Terror articles at TheOutHousers.com and invites you to share your own opinions and experiences with them. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:06 Part II - The Ramble On - 34:41 Part III - Recommendations - 1:11:48 DIE, INDUSTRY, DIE! (OR WHY LETTING COMICS FAIL IS THE "REAL" ONLY WAY TO SAVE THE INDUSTRY) DOUBLING DOWN: COMICS IS BURNING, AND I'M PLAYING THE FIDDLE

Jonathan sets out to bring you insight into the new New Comic Book Day titles for 09/07/2016, and look ahead to 09/14/2016. For the Ramble On, Jonathan is joined by local area author, Isaac Fox. Isaac has a new title out and available through his Astral Ticket imprint called Cremisi. He talks about Cremisi, and shares some behind the scenes effort in the making of the book, from conception, to assembling the team, and getting it successfully funded on Kickstarter. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:06 Part II - The Ramble On - 52:16 Part III - Recommendations - 1:58:16 Astral Ticket - Home of Cremisi

Neither rain nor wind nor end of week will stop the Altered Egos Comics Podcast from bringing you the review and analysis of the New Comic Book Day offerings for the last week of August 2016 nor what to expect for the first week of September. This week's Ramble On is our companion peice to our newsletter, a run through the latest PREVIEWS catalog to look at those items being solicited for this month. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:02 Part II - The Ramble On - 47:00 Part III - Recommendations - 1:48:01 ESTUPEFACTO - Lucas Varela's Blog

Jonathan is joined by William this week, and a special guest appearance of comic slinger extraordinaire, Joshua Dossenback. Together, they bring you a look at the new New Comic Book Day titles for 08/24/2016 and what to expect for August's 5th week. This week's Ramble On focuses on Joshua's 2nd anniversary as the General Manager of Altered Egos Comics & Games. The libations flow as the stories are told, so apologies in advance. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:02 Part II - The Ramble On - 41:41 Part III - Recommendations - 1:48:14

Jonathan brings you the Altered Egos Comics Podcast, covering the New Comic Book Day titles for 08/17/2016 and a look into the expectations for 08/24/2016. This week's Ramble On is our regular monthly look at the comics sales numbers as reported by ICv2 and a comparison to in-store sales numbers at the shop. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:02 Part II - The Ramble On - 31:14 Part III - Recommendations - 58:54 TOP 300 COMICS ACTUAL--JULY 2016

A day late and a dollar shorter, William joins Jonathan for an extra rambly edition of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast, covering the new books for 08/10/2016 and a look into the New Comic Book Day titles for 08/17/2016. As a celebration for his birthday, the Ramble On focus on a look back with William on his own history and experiences with comic books. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:02 Part II - The Ramble On - 51:47 Part III - Recommendations - 2:06:50

The opening segment of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast looks at the first New Comic Book Day for August, and then ahead to 08/10/2016. The Ramble On is reader mail bag time, with one anonymous listener and a question about the Suicide Squad movie, and another from long time listener Zack from Texas. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 0:55 Part II - The Ramble On - 55:59 Part III - Recommendations - 1:36:42 Tilting at Windmills #252: Is Marvel Now what retailers need now?

The opening segment of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast looks at the last New Comic Book Day for July, and then looks ahead to the first one for August. The Ramble On is our regularly scheduled look at the latest PREVIEWS Catalog for August 2016. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 0:55 Part II - The Ramble On - 35:20 Part III - Recommendations - 1:31:04

It is the soothing dulcet tones of Jonathan this week for the Altered Egos Comics Podcast, bringing you the new books for 07/20/2016, and a look ahead to what is spinning up for New Comic Book Day 07/27/2016. The Ramble On takes a look at the winners of the 2016 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, as well as snarky sneak look at the PREVIEWS catalog for next week with a focus on Marvel's offering. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 0:55 Part II - The Ramble On - 59:01 Part III - Recommendations - 1:33:39

Jonathan's voice is joined by his friend and friend of the show, William Watson. This week's podcast covers New Comic Book Day books for 07/13/2016 and looks ahead to the expected books for the NCBD 07/20/2016. The Ramble On covers two topics. First, our normal look at the ICv2 sales numbers comparing them to in-shop sales for Altered Egos Comics & Games for June 2016. Then, William and Jonathan walk through the Marvel Now Free Previews and the potential new series coming soon from the House of Ideas. ICv2 Sales Data TOP 300 COMICS ACTUAL--JUNE 2016 Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 47:32 Part III - Recommendations - 1:58:24

Altered Egos Comics & Games owner and host of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast Jonathan Bates takes you through the new books for New Comic Book Day 07/06/2016, and looks ahead to the next New Comic Book Day on 07/13/2016. For this week's Ramble On, Jonathan takes you on a quick tour of the behind the scenes administration of the shop's subscription list management. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 52:33 Part III - Recommendations - 1:18:55

Altered Egos Comics & Games owner and host of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast Jonathan Bates takes you through the new books for New Comic Book Day 06/29/2016, and looks ahead to the first New Comic Book Day of July 2016. The week's Ramble On is a walk-through and review of the PREVIEWS Catalog for July 2016. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 47:59 Part III - Recommendations - 1:58:31

It is another solo show, but the sound should be better this time! Jonathan hosts the Altered Egos Comics Podcast and goes over New Comic Book Day books for 06/22/2016 and looks ahead to June's 5th week NCBD. Jonathan's rambly Ramble On is mostly on his thoughts about comic book retailing based upon his expereinces and ideas. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 37:15 Part III - Recommendations - 1:18:02

Sorry for how William sounds on this one. Totally my fault ~ JB This week the Altered Egos Comics Podcast is joined by co-host and friend of the show, William Watson. They start the show looking at the new titles for New Comic Book Day 06/15/2016, and ahead to expected titles for 06/22/2016. It is time for one of the Altered Egos Podcast regular Ramble On features: the Numbers. Starting with a related question from Zack in Texas, Jonathan and William look at the ICv2 sales numbers from May 2016 and well as the shop's own comic sales. ICv2 Numbers TOP 300 COMICS ACTUAL--MAY 2016 Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 1:10:24 Part III - Recommendations - 2:07:51

This week the Altered Egos Comics Podcast looks at new titles for New Comic Book Day 06/08/2016, and ahead to expected titles for 06/15/2016. Jonathan gets extra rambly for the the Ramble On and gets lost somewhere out in the weeds after talking about store conversations, his mea culpa for running out of Rebirth books, and then a look at facts, history, and truth. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 52:24 Part III - Recommendations - 1:27:28

Accidents of fate and scheduling allow for Jonathan to be joined by William for this week's Altered Egos Comics Podcast. They take a look New Comic Book Day books for 06/01/2016 and ahead to the expectations for 06/08/2016. And listeners know that whenever these two get together, seques and meandering is the order of the day. The Ramble On starts with reader mail bag comes in response to the previous episode's Ramble On about Captain America Stever Rogers #1 and the internet nonsense associated with it. Jonathan and William then transition into the podcasts regular monthly feature, a walk-through the latest PREVIEWS catalog.

Jonathan takes a look at the last week of May's New Comic Book Day and ahead to the 1st NCBD for June 2016. Instead of the latest PREVIEWS Catalog Review, Jonathan vents and rants about the DC Universe Rebirth #1, Steve Rogers Captain America #1, and the internet trolls that ruin it for everyone.

There wasn't a glitch in your podcasting software, the weekly podcast missed a week. But its back now, and Jonathan is here to look at the New Comic Book Day books for 05/18/2016 and ahead to 05/25/2016. The Ramble On does double duty, with Jonathan's recollections of Free Comic Book Day 2016 at Altered Egos Comics & Games, as well as the regular feature of reviewing the latest ICv2 sales numbers for April 2016. TOP 300 COMICS ACTUAL--APRIL 2016

It is the night before the greatest comic book day of the year (not counting weekly Wednesdays), the first Saturday in May, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. Jonathan records a quick podcast after setting up the store for the big day. The Ramble On is a blissfully short meandering mess about Free Comic Book Day, done before it is even started. A couple of recommendations close out the show.