Panel Chewing Pick of the Week: Chaos, Cults & Capes | Episode 130

About this episode

The episode features a discussion of various comics and a group read of Batman by Grant Morrison.

This week on Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week , we’re back with another stacked lineup of comics—from indie standouts to big publisher swings—as we break down everything we read this week and crown our top pick. We kick things off with a preview of our upcoming group read, diving into the legendary Lone Wolf and Cub —a classic manga rooted in Edo-period Japan, blending historical drama, political intrigue, and brutal samurai storytelling. If you’ve ever been curious about the series, now’s the perfect time to jump in with us. From there, we run through this week’s books, including: American Caper #6 and its sharp satire and character-driven chaos Fury of the Firestorm #1 and a darker take on heroism Corpse Knight #1 and its medieval revenge setup The Hab #1 and a twisted post-apocalyptic bunker story Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre #3 —a wild, over-the-top ride that may divide readers Plus more hits, misses, and everything in between We also wrap up the Night City mini-series, revisit Spawn: The Dark Ages , and catch up on Hyde Street as it continues to impress with its character-driven storytelling. 🏆 Pick of the Week: Jared highlights Astro Quantum #3 for its pulpy sci-fi…

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Topics covered

• comics
• manga
• sci-fi
• character-driven storytelling
• satire
• heroism

Keywords

• comics
• Lone Wolf and Cub
• Astro Quantum
• The Peril of the Brutal Dark
• Batman
• Grant Morrison
• character-driven storytelling
• sci-fi

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lone Wolf and Cub, American Caper, Fury of the Firestorm, Corpse Knight, The Hab, Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre, Astro Quantum, The Peril of the Brutal Dark, Batman

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