Hal Jordan makes his triumphant return as one of DC Comics most famous superheroes in this week's book: Green Lantern Rebirth by Geoff Johns & others!
Plus we welcome back Jon Engel, the Regional Manger of New Dimension Comics & show runner of the annual Pittsburgh based 3 Rivers Comic Con to talk about this year's event!
Host: Andy Larson
Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott
Guest Panelist: Jon Engel
 
Check out Pittsburgh's 3 Rivers Comic Con: https://3riverscomicon.com/
Find a New Dimension Comics Store Location: http://ndcomics.com/

Revisit the final days of the Cold War with our final Movie Mayhem selection of 2025! 
First up, it's the thrilling spy genre comic known as "The Coldest City" by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart.
Then we take a look at its big screen blockbuster movie adaptation in "Atomic Blonde" starring Charlize Theron and James McAvoy!
 
Host: Andy Larson 
Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, and Nicole Larson

We're without Fear this week for another Movie Mayhem featuring Marvel's most famous blind, billy club wielding avenger, Daredevil!
First up, its a collection of issues from #271-282 by writer Ann Nocenti and artist John Romita Jr. which you can find in comic stores under "Heart of Darkness"! 
Then, it's the 2003 Daredevil movie from 20th Century Fox featuring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner!
 
Host: Andy Larson
Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, & Ethan Larson

Who Knows what comic books and movies we'll be covering on this week's "Movie Mayhem" special? The Shadow Knows!!
First, it's the Howard Chaykin 1980s comic book reboot of the pulp super hero, with The Shadow: Blood & Judgement!
Then we take a look back at the 1994 movie adaptation of the character starring Alec Baldwin & John Lone.
Host: Andy Larson 
Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, and Mikey Wood

Our Fourth Annual "Movie Mayhem" pairing comic books and movies based on them kicks off with some not so ready for prime time heroes this week!
 
First, it's a review of the recent Thunderbolts series "World Strike" by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing with art by Geraldo Borges and Nico Leon.
Then its time for a movie review of Thunderbolts* starring  Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan!
 
Host: Andy Larson
Co Hosts: Chad Smith and JA Scott

One of our favorite comic book creators returns to the shop this week as Ben Morse stops by to talk about his upcoming sequel to his "We are Scarlet Twilight" series entitled: The Cobalt Crisis!
Plus Ben picks our weekly read pile review book this week as we take a look back at Matt Wagner's re-imagining of one of Batman's first adventures as a crime fighter with "Batman & The Monster Men"!
Host: Andy Larson 
Co Hosts:  Chad Smith & JA Scott
Guest Host: Benjamin Morse (@BenjaminWMorse) 
Order "We are Scarlet Twilight":  https://www.red5comics.com/uz-titles?category=We+Are+Scarlet+Twilight
Support the Upcoming "Cobalt Crisis": https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/benjaminwmorse/scarlet-twilight-countdown-to-cobalt-crisis

We're covering the legendary comic book artist, Rob Liefeld, final project with Marvel this week, as he bids farewell to his creation, Deadpool, in grand style with the epic "Deadpool Team-Up"!
Plus if we had all the cash in the world, what comic books would be on our all time "must have" wish lists for our collections? Listen in for some of our selections which may surprise you!
Host: Andy Larson 
Co Hosts: Chad Smith and JA Scott

We take a look at the effects of trauma on superheroes this week with Tom King & Clay Mann's examination of mental health in the DC Universe with "Heroes in Crisis".
Plus what were some of the biggest comic book character reboots or re-imaginings in history? Which ones worked? Which ones failed? We discuss!
Host: Andy Larson 
Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, and Mikey Wood

Curious where Marvel's Infinity Gems first came from? We welcome back George from Shortbox Summary to help us explore their origins in these issues of Adam Warlock done by Infinity Gauntlet creator Jim Starlin!
 
Plus we look at the music, movies, tv shows, and comics released at the same time as these issues in September of 1975!
 
Host: Andy Larson
Co Host: Chad Smith and JA Scott
Guest Panelist: George from Shortbox Summary (@shortboxsummary) 

Take to the Skies this week as we review the Eisner award winning "Barnstormers" by Scott Snyder and Tula Lotay!
Plus will this be the final episode with Andy Larson as the host of the Last Comic Shop Podcast? Listen in and find out more!!
 
Host: Andy Larson 
Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, Nicole Larson, and Mikey Wood

Change is always good, but is the legendary Steve Ditko's mid 70s run on Shade,the Changing Man, from DC Comics any good? We review this obscure series this week to find out!
Plus we all know Steve Ditko co created not only Spider-Man, but tons of his iconic villains and supporting cast. But who are our favorite Steve Ditko creations outside of the Spidey Mythos? We'll list them on this week's show!
Host: Andy Larson 
Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, and Mikey Wood

We're throwing our fans a "Bone" this week with a review of the first two volumes of one of the most beloved comics out there: Bone by Jeff Smith!
Plus we debut a new segment on the show: Blind Rankings! Who are the best Spider-Man writers? What's the Best Batman Movie? See how we rank when we don't know what's coming next!?!
 
Host: Andy Larson
Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, & Ethan Larson