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We cover a number of topics this episode including selecting another Ignition Press Contest winner, tales from our trips to Hershey Comic Con, Comics and Paperbacks Plus, AA Comics and Cards, and the Berks Book Bonanza and comics we purchased along the way. We then give our recommendations for Comic Coming Attractions for September 2026! (1:46:24)

Comic Talk! Contest winners! Off the Racks! And more! Longtime listener Bill Beechler joins us for a variety of topics starting off with the first winner announcement of the Ignition Press Comics Contest! From there, we discuss the Heritage Original Art Auction for Iron Man’s first appearance, go through the comic racks of July 1986, review the first issues of Deadman, Eye Collector and the Future is ****** and other Geek Chat! (1:44:48)

Avengers: Armageddon has arrived! Red Hulk's devastating tear across the globe has begun and it’s up to the Avengers to stop him. Listen in to hear our thoughts and reactions to the first issue of Marvel’s newest event by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar, Jesus Aburtov, Cory Petit and company. (43:53)

CGS Chats returns with three new interviews: Yasmín Flores Montañez, artist of the We Are Pan graphic novel from Top Shelf; Olivia Stephens of the Darlin’ and Her Other Names webcomic; and Travis Hymel, writer/artist of the Start Your Engines Kickstarter. (1:56:40)

Comic Talk, Listener Feedback, Trivia and more! But first, we start with our thoughts on the new Supergirl movie. And then we cover the new M.A.S.K. title from the Energon Universe. From there, topics include new issues of IDW’s Twilight Zone, revisiting the Walking Dead comic series, the Vagabond manga, Magic the Gathering, Stump the Geeks trivia, feedback from the listeners and more Geek Chat! (1:58:35)

Part 2 of CGS Reads Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow focusing on issues 5 thru 8 by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, Clayton Cowles and company. Supergirl and Ruthye Marye Knoll’s quest comes to an end in their search for Krem of the Yellow Hills. We discuss the finale, our favorite moments, Comet the Super-Horse, the amazing colors of Matheus Lopes, the evergreen nature of the story and more. (1:14:14)

Comic Talk and Comic Coming Attractions for August 2026! And in this month’s Previews chat, we’re joined by listener Chris Ellis! We announce a new contest from Ignition Press and new comic apps, speculate on the future of the Doctor Who franchise, share our experience with the recent M.A.S.K./ROM blind bags, give Previews recommendations and reunite with longtime CGS Forum member Stephen Reid aka Flint Lockjaw to talk about his Kyla: the Goddess Who Walks the Earth treasury edition Kickstarter! (2:09:50)

In anticipation of the upcoming movie, CGS Reads Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow issues 1 thru 4 by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, Clayton Cowles and company. We’re joined once again by Clara to work our way through this first part giving our general thoughts, high praise for the art, discussing our favorite moments and the characterization of Kara Zor-El, as well as inspirations for the story and more. (1:07:58)

It’s another Publisher Spotlight as we take a look at 25 Years of Devil’s Due with founder Josh Blaylock! We catch up with Josh on the new 25th Anniversary Specials releasing throughout the year as well as diving into Devil’s Due history, publishing G.I. Joe comics in the 2000s, the creators that came out of the studio, getting into comics in time for the Batman '89 movie frenzy, navigating the modern comic industry, the Hack/Slash-Mercy Sparx Kickstarter and so much more! (1:21:19)

There’s a new Star Wars movie so of course we’re going to talk about it! Listen in for our movie review for The Mandalorian and Grogu! We give our thoughts on the story, designs and puppetry as well as the music, cameos and easter eggs, and the future of Star Wars. (43:33)