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 color by Lynn Varley.

They also discuss whether this truly is the pinnacle of Miller's art work style and how it would it would continue after this, the comic's influence on Batman and the comic medium itself, and how Miller explores the themes of hero worship and authoritarianism.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
04:08 - Comic Talk Starts
07:56 - Starting with the Arting
22:10 - The General Premise of the Comic
44:06 - Full Story (with spoilers for the first two issues)

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

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.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro (s)
04:05 - Superhero Shenanigans
43:33 - Comic Book Creators
54:06 - Getting Political
1:04:43 - Jamie's Girlfriends
1:08:35 - And All The Rest

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

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, non-superhero, DC, Marvel, story, art, and best overall.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:07 - Awards Start
04:33 - Best Comic Book Movie
10:19 - VPN Sponsorships and NFTs
13:57 - Best Horror Comic
24:51 - Best Non-Superhero Comic
38:39 - Best DC Comic
52:04 - Best Marvel Comic
1:01:35 - Best Titles We Missed This Year
1:08:23 - Best Comic Story
1:14:28 - Best Comic Art
1:18:33 - Worst Comic
1:23:35 - Mid-est Comic
1:25:32 - Best Comic Overall
1:34:50 - Our Spotify Wrapped

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx