The Comic Literate Podcast
1) The Dark Knight Returns part 1- Frank Miller's Era Defining Batman Story
In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first half of the critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns. Written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with c...Show More
2) The Best of The Comic Literate Podcast 2025
In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie reminisce on their favorite moments from the podcast over 2025. From superhero shenanigans to the boys trying not to get political, and more. Timecodes00:00 - In...Show More
3) The Best Comics Of 2025 (that we read)
In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie go over the comics that were released in 2025 (that they read) to determine which were the best of the year. Categories include best comic book movie, horror, no...Show More
4) Hellboy: A Christmas Underground & Four Gathered On Christmas Eve
In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1997 issue, Hellboy: A Christmas Underground, by Mike Mignola. As well as the 2022 anthology comic, Four Gathered On Christmas Eve, by Eric Powell, Mik...Show More
5) Daredevil: Roulette- The Best Single Issue Comic Ever?
In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1982's Daredevil issue 191. Written and penciled by Frank Miller with ink by Terry Austin. They also discuss the themes of hero worship, gun violence, ...Show More
6) Marvel vs DC- Which Copycat Characters Can Stay?
In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie decide, using completely arbitrary criteria, which Marvel/DC copycat characters can stay, and which ones get Thanos snapped. Choosing between The Flash and Quic...Show More
7) The Weirdest Superman Stories Part 2!- Superman's Evil Twin And Burning Batman As A Witch
In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some more of the weirdest Superman comics from the 60's. Which includes Superman issue 137's story of Superman's evil twin (not Bizarro) and World's Fines...Show More
8) Robin: Year One- Dick Grayson's First Year As Batman's Sidekick
In this week's episode, Ryan spoils Jamie for his last pre paternity leave episode with the 2001 limited series, Robin: Year One. Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty, with penciling by Javier Pulido...Show More
9) Captain America 2025- Recently Defrosted And Already Facing Doctor Doom
In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first 4 issues of the currently ongoing series, Captain America. Written by Chip Zdarsky, with art by Valerio Schiti, and colours by Frank Martin. The...Show More
10) Absolute Batman Annual 1- Batman Beats Up White Supremacists
In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first Absolute Batman Annual. Written and art by Daniel Warren Johnson. They also attempt to discuss the comic without getting too political. As well ...Show More