Welcome to the very first episode of Understanding Comics.

This episode sets the foundation for what this podcast is and what it isn’t. Rather than recaps or hot takes, Understanding Comics exists to explore comic books as living mythology—stories shaped by decades of creators, cultural shifts, editorial decisions, and evolving audiences.

In this introduction, we talk about why comics can feel overwhelming, why continuity is both fascinating and frustrating, and how characters grow, change, and sometimes contradict themselves over time. We explore what it means to truly understand a character or a story beyond a single run, movie, or moment, and why context matters when talking about lore, canon, and legacy.

This episode also lays out the approach of the show: long-form conversations that focus on characters, history, themes, and storytelling across publishers and eras. Whether you’re a lifelong reader, someone who fell in through movies or TV, or someone who’s always wanted to get into comics but didn’t know where to start, this podcast is designed to meet you where you are.

If you love comics and want to understand how they work, why they matter, and why these stories endure, this is where the journey begins.

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