Synopsis
Comic books are a medium that has grown substantially over the years. But what is behind that growth? What do comic fans look for in a book? What's new and tantilizing for the average fan? Join in as Ian Levenstein, Brent Kossina, and a rotating panel of guests discuss whatever comes to mind, time after time, on Comic Timing!
Episodes
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Comic Timing Episode 266 – Night of the Comet: Retro Movie Review
13/11/2025 Duration: 01h26minForty-one years ago, one of the most 80’s B-movies was released in theaters. To celebrate, the Gold Team crew of Ian, Murd, Chris Eberle and Shane give their honest takes on Night of the Comet, directed by Thom Eberhardt and featuring the likes of Robert Beltran pre-Star Trek Voyager, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Geoffrey … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 266 – Night of the Comet: Retro Movie Review →
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Comic Timing Episode 265- RIP (?) Super Sentai, Peacemaker S2 and more with Julian Lytle
07/11/2025 Duration: 02h14minAs news broke this week on the possible farewell to the Super Sentai branding in Japan, we here at Comic Timing had to have longtime friend of the show Julian Lytle on to talk about it! Ian, Brandon, Donovan and Brent are also here to discuss just what the heck is going on with the … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 265- RIP (?) Super Sentai, Peacemaker S2 and more with Julian Lytle →
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Comic Timing Episode 264 – October 2025 Previews
29/10/2025 Duration: 02h46minIt’s the end of the month, and so, here’s some Previews for ya! Ian, Murd and Raph round through this month’s bevy of catalogs, including Image, Dark Horse, Titan, Boom!, IDW, Marvel, DC and the Lunar catalog. And it’s Christmas season this time, with books mainly set for December 2025 release. That means holiday specials … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 264 – October 2025 Previews →
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Comic Timing Episode 263 – New York Comic Con 2025 Convention Report
17/10/2025 Duration: 02h51minNew York Comic Con 2025 has come and gone, and now it’s time to break it down and discuss it. Ian is joined by Kris and Raph for the bulk of this one, and then Chad Burdette pops in for his thoughts about an hour or so in! We go through what changed since last … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 263 – New York Comic Con 2025 Convention Report →
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Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 20: Nineteen Years of New York Comic Con
10/10/2025 Duration: 17minHey gang, here’s a quick Extra Point with Ian solo, as he reflects on how times flies. This was recorded right before Day One of the NINETEENTH New York Comic Con. There’s discussion on how the show has changed, how Ian’s tackling of conventions has evolved, and some other thoughts along the way. Wanted to … Continue reading Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 20: Nineteen Years of New York Comic Con →
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Comic Timing Episode 262 – September 2025 Previews
26/09/2025 Duration: 03h14minWe’re back at it with Previews, and we’re also back it with the duo of Ian and Murd! Adam Murdough returns just in time to mourn Diamond’s Previews catalog, which is ending entirely as of October’s issue. But even as its namesake ends, this episode continues, as we go through individual catalogs for Image, IDW, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 262 – September 2025 Previews →
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Comic Timing Episode 261 – Captain America Albert Pyun Director’s Cut Movie Review
18/09/2025 Duration: 01h58minComic Timing is back with another episode, the conclusion of the most recent Kris and Ian duo recording! First, Kris gives her thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, continuing the slow trickle of Blue Team’s take on the movie. They then meander over to an article that was mostly overlooked on Jim Shooter’s website … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 261 – Captain America Albert Pyun Director’s Cut Movie Review →
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Comic Timing Episode 260 – Flame Con and Anime NYC 2025 Convention Reports
05/09/2025 Duration: 02h14minWhat happens when you record after a few weeks off? You go long! But you listeners get the spoils out of this, as this is the first of what is now two episodes featuring Kris and Ian. This one focuses on Kris’ convention adventures in August in Manhattan, Flame Con and Anime NYC. Topics include … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 260 – Flame Con and Anime NYC 2025 Convention Reports →
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Comic Timing Episode 259 – August 2025 Previews
25/08/2025 Duration: 03h03minNot even being away from home, using a different setup and mic, can stop Previews from happening! This month, Brent partakes in the comics cavalcade along with Ian and Raph, and tests whether or not he has the stamina for such an undertaking. Spoilers: he comes close, but taps out after about two and a … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 259 – August 2025 Previews →
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Comic Timing Episode 258 – Fantastic Beers and Where To Drink Them
18/08/2025 Duration: 01h44minWhile Ian is visiting Florida, it’s the perfect opportunity for Ian and Brent to record in person! This time they choose to record indoors as opposed to in a park, as it was hotter than Mephisto’s stomping grounds out there. Shoutout to Union Taproom & Pizza Kitchen for letting us pour ourselves a brew and … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 258 – Fantastic Beers and Where To Drink Them →
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Comic Timing Episode 257 – The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Review (and Superman too!)
05/08/2025 Duration: 02h03minComic Timing returns with a Gold Team episode, featuring Ian, Chris Eberle, Murd and Shane! The first forty minutes of this one allow Chris, Murd and Shane to give their thoughts on James Gunn’s Superman, closing out the entire squad’s views on that. The group then gives their in-depth opinions on Marvel’s attempt at a … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 257 – The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Review (and Superman too!) →
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Comic Timing Episode 256 – July 2025 Previews
30/07/2025 Duration: 02h34minThe first full Previews episode in the post-Diamond era is upon us! Okay fine, Diamond still exists, we’re just not going to trust them until when (if?) they get their ducks fully in a row. Ian is joined by Chris Eberle for the bulk of the episode and then goes solo to finish things out, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 256 – July 2025 Previews →
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Comic Timing Episode 255 – Superman Movie Review
15/07/2025 Duration: 03h22minWould it even be a movie review of a Superman property on Comic Timing if the episode itself wasn’t longer than the movie? I say thee nay! Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon and Raph are joined for this one by host of the Star Joes podcast and creator of the Stealth Hammer comic, Ryan Drost! … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 255 – Superman Movie Review →
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Comic Timing Episode 254 – Clear Eyes, Ironheart, Can’t Lose
02/07/2025 Duration: 02h31minThis week, Ian is joined by Brent Kossina and Donovan Morgan Grant at start, with Kris Naudus joining in at about the half hour mark. They begin with discussion on the passing of industry staple and longtime Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, Jim Shooter, and his lasting legacy as a writer and editor. The group then … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 254 – Clear Eyes, Ironheart, Can’t Lose →
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Comic Timing Episode 253 – June 2025 Previews
26/06/2025 Duration: 02h57minAs June comes to a close, so does the end of an era. The June 2025 catalog marks the final physical copy of Diamond’s Previews catalog. While the format of the media may change, the format of this episode will not, as we’ll be pivoting to individual publisher catalogs and mostly Lunar for the foreseeable … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 253 – June 2025 Previews →
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Comic Timing Episode 252 – Absolutely, DC
13/06/2025 Duration: 02h43minNow that the big three titles have finished their first arc, and the second wave of titles have begun being released, the team of Ian, Brent, Raph and Jamal are here to review the Absolute Universe at large! This includes Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Flash, Absolute Green Lantern and Absolute Martian … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 252 – Absolutely, DC →
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Comic Timing Episode 251 – Here’s To You, Peter David
07/06/2025 Duration: 03h06minIan, Kris and Raph gather this episode to discuss a multitude of topics. The going trend of this episode is people being in the right place at the right time and becoming legends unexpectedly. Said topics include the passing of one of our favorite creators, Peter David, and some great recommendations of his many works, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 251 – Here’s To You, Peter David →
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Comic Timing Episode 250 – May 2025 Previews
22/05/2025 Duration: 03h08minWe celebrate our 250th episode of Comic Timing with…an episode of the show! Makes sense, don’t it? Filling in for Murd this month while he practices his stagecraft is none other than Chris Eberle, along with Ian and Raph, to cover all the May Previews catalogs. This includes Image Catalog Issue 7, DC Connect issue … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 250 – May 2025 Previews →
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Comic Timing Presents: Back to the Bins Episode 663 – Decade of Heroes
15/05/2025 Duration: 02h04minThis week, we’re running the latest Gold Team appearance on Paul Spataro’s Back to the Bins podcast! Episode 663 of the podcast features Paul, Ian, Chris Eberle, Adam Murdough and Shane Kelly discussing four books from their reading past; Fantastic Four #55 (Silver Surfer and The Thing action), Batman #232 (Ra’s Al-Ghul’s first appearance), Supreme … Continue reading Comic Timing Presents: Back to the Bins Episode 663 – Decade of Heroes →
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Comic Timing* Episode 249* – Thunderbolts* Movie Review*
09/05/2025 Duration: 02h59minThe Blue Team of Ian, Brent, Raph, Donovan, Brandon, Kris and Jamal are back at it to talk about Marvel’s conclusion to Phase Five, and the unexpected tentpole of what’s to come, Thunderbolts*. Spoilers abound as they discuss the nuances of the film as well as the team’s comic book origins, who the heck Bob … Continue reading Comic Timing* Episode 249* – Thunderbolts* Movie Review* →