I Read Comic Books

I Read Comic Books


Latest Episodes

Episode 254 | HoXPox B’gosh
September 23, 2020

Mike is joined by two special guests, Eric Rezsnyak and Kevin Dillon, two long-time X-Men readers, to discuss House of X, Powers of X, Dawn of X, and all things X-Men!

Episode 253 | Building Our Little Guys
September 16, 2020

Paul and Tia join Mike to discuss what kind of job in comics they think they'd have if they made comics. Mike meanders and just rolls with it.

Bonus Minisode | Interview with Ted Brandt and Ro Stein
September 12, 2020

Tia sat down with Ted Brandt and Ro Stein to discuss their book Crowded, quarantine baking, and how they got into comics.

Minisode 42 | Special Guest Dr. Travis Smith – Superhero Ethics
September 09, 2020

Paul and Mike are joined by Dr. Travis Smith, Professor of Political Theory at Concordia in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and author of the book Superhero Ethics!

Episode 252 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy Vol 1.
September 02, 2020

Mike is joined by Kara and Brian to discuss the crossover collection Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy Vol 1!

Episode 251 | “My Name Is Mike Rapin And This Is An X-Men Book”
August 26, 2020

Nick and Kate try to keep Mike sane this week. But when we're not learning to count, the gang dives into an old topic (from episode 170!): Comics you would give to yourself at camp.

Bonus Minisode | Interview with Henry Barajas
August 21, 2020

Tia sat down with Henry Barajas to discuss his book La Voz De M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo, missing the con scene, and exploring the desert.

Episode 250 | Put It In Your Cart For The Kids
August 19, 2020

Paul is joined by Kara and Kait to discuss comics they didn't think they would like, but ended up liking regardless.

Bonus Minisode | Gabe Cheng – Love At First Bite Kickstarter
August 15, 2020

Mike sat down with comic creator and podcaster Gabe Cheng to discuss his latest Kickstarter with Elisa Meneghel, Love at First Bite, his latest comic reads, and being a comic creator!

Episode 249 | How DARE you, Brain?
August 12, 2020

This week, Mike is joined by René and Brian to discuss three manga series picked for Brian: Dr. Stone, Act-Age, and Spy x Family. As it turns out, what Brian likes and dislikes continues to confound Mike and René.