121: Paper Girls
In excitement for the upcoming amazon prime series, we read the comic Paper Girls by one of our favorites Brian K Vaughn with artwork by Cliff Chiang and Matt Wilson on colors. We go over what we expect for the series and discuss whether or not stranger things ripped off this series!   Paper Girls 17:22   Back Matter Matters 53:01   The Pull-List 57:00 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters   Follow Us!
1hr 36m Jul 29, 2022
1hr 36m
120: Harley Quinn (2021)
With our special guest, our sister Serena, we reviewed the first trade of the current Harley Quinn run. The trade is the first volume No Good Deed where we see what Harley is up to in continuity and trying to make amends for the wrongs she has done in her past.  Written by Stephanie Phillips and artwork by Riley Rossmo. News 4:25 Harley Quinn 12:41 Back Matter Matters 42:31 The Pull-List 47...
1hr 9m Jul 22, 2022
1hr 9m
119: Powers: Who Killed Retro Girl?
This week we reviewed superhero noir story Powers with our good friend Mike who showed us the comic. One of the many well-known creator-owned series by Brian Michael Bendis with artist Michael Avon Oeming. This super crime book had us loving the artwork and its dialogue driven plot. This first volume was the 'Who Killed Retro Girl?' arc that was a great introduction to this long running story. ...
1hr 49m Jul 15, 2022
1hr 49m
118: Thor: God of Thunder
In excitement for the new Marvel movie Thor: Love and Thunder, we read the first arc about the villain Gorr the God Butcher. Thor God of Thunder is the first series of the legendary and in our minds definitive run on Thor by Jason Aaron. The first part of the run has incredible artwork by Esad Ribic and colors by Dean White. This is a book we both love that we don't recommend enough to fans of ...
1hr 41m Jul 11, 2022
1hr 41m
117: Superman: For All Seasons
In memorial of the tragic passing of comic book legend Tim Sale we read Superman: For All Seasons. One of the many iconic collaborations with Jeph Loeb and accompanied by colorist Bjarne Hansen. This was an absolute delight and was ranked as Nathan's favorite Superman story. A much-needed palette cleanser for all the brutality and gore that have been among our last few episodes. News 02:57 Bo...
1hr 27m Jul 01, 2022
1hr 27m
116: The Strange Talent of Luther Strode
This week we read a listener recommendation The Strange Talent of Luther Strode. A very brutal and creative arc about a highschooler who gains strength and abilities through an online workout program. The first of a trilogy of trades written by Justin Jordan with art by Tradd Moore and Felipe Sobreiro. News 4:44 Luther Strode 12:23 Back Matter Matters 42:48 The Pull-List 47:04 Linktr.ee/tr...
1hr 39m Jun 25, 2022
1hr 39m
115: BRZRKR
This week with our special guest Sophia we reviewed her favorite book BRZRKR by her favorite person Keanu Reeves! The most successful Kickstarter backed book to date in collaboration with Matt Kindt, drawn by Ron Garney, and colored by Bill Crabtree. Soon to be adapted on Netflix! News 2:37 BRZRKR 10:52 Back Matter Matters 41:03 The Pull-List 48:55 https://linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us...
1hr 21m Jun 17, 2022
1hr 21m
114: Ms. Marvel (2014)
Ms. Marvel is out on Disney+ and we decided to read where it all started! The origin of Marvel's favorite Inhuman written by G. Willow Wilson and penciled by Adrian Alphona.  News - 1:08 Ms. Marvel - 18:47 Back Matter Matters - 50:51 The Pull-List - 56:30 Follow Us! Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannatividad Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail....
1hr 59m Jun 11, 2022
1hr 59m
113: The Boys (Vol. 2)
The Boys Season 3 is out! so we read the trade where the gang is all juiced up with compound V! We already read the first trade in another episode, so this is more of the same weird and crazy crassness you can expect from Garth Ennis and Darrick Robertson.  Timecodes: JK there are no timecodes. We are on vacation sipping on some pina coladas, so this was recorded right after last weeks episode...
46m Jun 03, 2022
46m
112: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Hello There! In excitement for the Disney+ show we decided to give the only real Obi-Wan Kenobi trade thats out there. Which is a gathering of the random obi wan issues sprinkled into the main Star Wars series from Jason Aaron. We love Obi-Wan stalking some kids! Thanks to Dom for returning to the show. News - 1:14 Obi-Wan Kenobi - 10:09 Back Matter Matters - 43:38 The Pull-List - 51:22 Foll...
1hr 15m May 27, 2022
1hr 15m
111: One Shots
Breaking the format because of the fun number. This week we did individual one shots, which are self contained stories that wrap up all in one issue without having to follow an entire series. We chose some of the best we could think of in this space. We also have a little surprise at the end! Timecodes  News - 1:49 Bone Orchard Mythos - 23:10 Green Lantern One Shot - 30:29 C3-PO One Shot - 42:...
1hr 27m May 20, 2022
1hr 27m
110: Dial H for Hero
A whacky adventure of a DC comic that is CRIMINALY underrated and not nearly as talked about as it should be. An absolute delight by Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, and team. This book racks our brain just trying to figure out how it was made, but in a good way! Timecodes: News - 3:07 Dial H for Hero - 15:17 Back Matter Matters - 1:00:07 The Pull-List - 1:08:13 Dr. Strange and the MoM talk - 1:23:54
1hr 45m May 13, 2022
1hr 45m
109: Bone
Do you like Netflix? The answer is NO! why? Because they cancelled what would potentially be the greatest animated TV show your silly eyes would ever see. So, in retaliation we read Bone by the wonderful Jeff Smith as a bit of a throwback. It was an absolute delight Timecodes! News - 2:07  Bone - 12:25 Back Matter Matters - 48:45 Pull-List - 56:10 Moon Knight Finale - 1:11:20 Follow Us!  ...
1hr 31m May 06, 2022
1hr 31m
108: Doctor Strange (2015)
Time to prep for the Multiverse of Madness with a crazy Doctor Strange story that features our favorite Sorcerer Supreme running around naked in the astral realm! Seriously, thats a thing that happens. And its glorious. Time Codes: News - 3:34 Doctor Strange - 15:53 Back Matter Matters - 57:40 The Pull-List - 1:03:36 Moon Knight ep.5 - 1:12:00 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's...
1hr 23m Apr 29, 2022
1hr 23m
107: Usagi Yojimbo
Why did we wait so long to read this delight of a book? Because we are idiots, and we decided that it would be a good Easter book... because bunnies. But the classic comic created by Stan Sakai is a W book from a W person.  Timecodes! News - 1:00 Yusagi Yojimbo - 15:25 Back Matter Matters - 51:55 The Pull-List - 57:50 Moon Knight ep4 talk - 1:09:58 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  ...
1hr 20m Apr 22, 2022
1hr 20m
106: The Magic Order
Kind of like Harry Potter but for adults! People die and everything with magic! We read this for Daniel's birthday where he wanted to bring on his Fiancé to read her first ever comic! Timecodes: News - 2:05 The Magic Order - 16:21 Back Matter Matters - 59:29 The Pull List - 1:09:03 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannatividad ...
1hr 43m Apr 15, 2022
1hr 43m
105: The Weatherman
Recommended Read! its 700 or so years in the future and things are crazy! Someone killed all the people on Earth, but whodunit? Definitely not the local Weather guy... right..? Time Codes! News - 1:20 The Weatherman - 9:00 Back Matter Matters -  43:22 The Pull List - 48:28 Follow us if you want! Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannativida...
1hr 6m Apr 08, 2022
1hr 6m
104: Moon Knight (2014)
FINALLY. I have nagged the lesser co-host Daniel about this series for years now. and we finally get to read it in preparation for the Disney+ tv show Moon Knight! Listen to me try and figure out Moon Knight continuity and drool over this art! Time Codes News - 2:47 Moon Knight - 22:20 Back Matter Matters - 55:31 The Pull-List - 1:01:13 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitte...
1hr 33m Apr 01, 2022
1hr 33m
103: The Wicked + The Divine
What if that pop star you like and view as a god was ACTUALLY a god?! Thats what the Wicked + The Divine (is the + pronounced as "and"? Why not write "and" seems like it would be a lot easier on everyone involved) is here to answer! News - 1:35 The Wicked + The Divine - 15:36 Back Matter Matters - 47:24 The Pull-List - 54:39  Reach out and recommend some books for the pod! Twitter: @Trade...
1hr 17m Mar 25, 2022
1hr 17m
102: Red Hood and the Outlaws
News 8:48 Book 24:44 Back Matter Matters 1:13:04 Pull-List 1:17:10
1hr 47m Mar 20, 2022
1hr 47m
101: The Illuminati (New Avengers)
Episode 101! Right off the back of our longest episode, we decide to record another long ass one, but there's lots to talk about! WE talk about The Batman and The Boys Diabolical which takes a bunch of time but oh well! You already click on this episode description and are now going to be forced to listen to it. Or else...  Time Codes News - 1:22 The Illuminati - 15:20 BMM - 59:55 Pull-lis...
1hr 56m Mar 11, 2022
1hr 56m
100: SAGA (All of it) ft. Kevin Conroy
WOW already 100 episodes. Big thanks to everyone that has listened anywhere from 1 to 100 episodes of this show. Now please enjoy Daniel and I (plus our friend Jordan) talk about ALL 54 issues of Saga. We begin to lose our minds towards the end. Fair warning: this is a raw and unedited episode because it was too big of a recording  Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @M...
3hr 46m Mar 04, 2022
3hr 46m
99: Batman: Earth One
Are you excited for the batman movie? The answer is yes. Of course you are. Its the man in the bat costume! The most written character in the history of fiction has some cool stories so we read Batman: Earth One, an incredible re-imagining of the Batman origin with a modern take. There are no Robins in this story, but we still manage to talk a lot about Dick. News - 06:16 Batman: Earth One - 1...
1hr 48m Feb 25, 2022
1hr 48m
98: Giant Days
Giant Days! We were still feeling the love off the back of Valentines day. We though this would be more romance, but ended up being more YA. Nothing wrong with that at all though. tons of news and pull-list things this week  News - 1:30 Giant Days - 25:31 Back Matter Matters - 51:50 The Pull-List - 58:27 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twi...
1hr 28m Feb 18, 2022
1hr 28m
97: Savage Dragon
Image is a whole ass 30  years old! so we read the title that has still been going on all that time with over 250 issues in just the main title. That is of course the Savage Dragon. And what a ride this book is. It is the wooden rollercoaster of superhero books. Make of that what you will. News - 3:05 Savage Dragon - 19:30 BMM - 56:00 The Pull List - 1:00:45 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWai...
1hr 30m Feb 11, 2022
1hr 30m
96: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011)
Almost 100 episodes in and we are finally getting to one of the most popular franchises in the world originating from a comic book. We read the TMNT reboot from 2011 which takes the titular teenage turtles and brings fresh perspective and energy with a new origin! Thanks to Bryan for coming on the pod. Timecodes News - 1:45 TMNT - 22:47 Back Matter Matters - 55:06 The Pull-List - 1:00:38 Foll...
1hr 35m Feb 04, 2022
1hr 35m
95: U.S.Avengers
You like the Avengers?! Well this is not them. This is the USA-vengers or US Avengers, its not very clear. but this is the second string superhero team that Daniel wanted to read becuase it has Rulk with the mustache. Was it worth it? Come find out with us. Time codes: News - 5:00  USAvengers - 18:10 Back Matter Matters - 53:28 The Pull-list - 1:00:24 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod...
1hr 36m Jan 28, 2022
1hr 36m
94: Nightwing (2021)
Nightwing! Everyone's been talking about it, hes all the buzz lately. What is Tom Taylor doing?? how does he never miss?? its crazy! and this is no exception. He is also lucky to be paired with the incredible Bruno Redondo to further elevate the book. News - 7:54 Book - 20:00 Back Matter Matters - 1:00:58 The Pull-List - 1:08:50 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @M...
1hr 44m Jan 21, 2022
1hr 44m
93: Suicide Squad (2021)
I know what you're thinking, "suicide squad again?!?!" is it really that novel of an idea that this podcast HAD to do another suicide squad trade??? what is going on here? There is an explanation. The Suicide Squad movie came out a while ago, it made Peace maker popular, DC wants to capitalize on popular characters, so they include him in a new suicide squad run where he is leader, DC makes an...
1hr 38m Jan 14, 2022
1hr 38m
92: X-Ray Robot (+2021 Trade Waiters Awards!)
Happy new year! for the first episode of the year we decided to get groovy with a groovy Allred squad book, but also had the first Annual Trade Waiters awards where we look at comics as a whole in 2021 and decide best series, creators, and a few made up categories. So, tune in to see who wins this prestigious award!! Trade Waiters Awards - 1:01 News - 30:15 X-Ray Robot - 44:55 Back Matter M...
1hr 42m Jan 07, 2022
1hr 42m
91: Star Wars (2015)
Nothing like a good ol war in the stars to end the year! this is the super fun Star Wars relaunch book from Marvel by Jason Aaron and John Cassaday. Happy new year you filthy animals! News - 5:30 Star Wars book - 11:45 Back Matter Matters - 1:03:19 The Pull-List: Shove it in Your Box - 1:07:17 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dand...
1hr 36m Dec 31, 2021
1hr 36m
90: Kingsman: The Secret Service (Christmas Episode!)
Merry Christmas Trade Waiters! News - 4:46 Kingsman - 22:05 Back Matter Matters - 1:03:43 Pull-List - 1:15:26 Spiderman NWH spoilers - 1:35:25   Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannatividad Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail.com
1hr 55m Dec 25, 2021
1hr 55m
89: Spiderman: One More Day
SPIDERMAN. HES GOT ONE MORE DAY. WHAT FOR? WHO KNOWS? FIND OUT NOW News - 5:30 Spiderman: One More Day - 20:50 Back Matter Matters - 57:00 The Pull-List - 1:02:20 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannatividad Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail.com
1hr 32m Dec 17, 2021
1hr 32m
88: Immortal Iron Fist
Finally! Nathan's birthday gift is that he gets to FORCE Daniel to read an actual Iron Fist book! its been a struggle since the last one we did (we did not enjoy it) to try and get him on board with the best fister in the MU but here it is! Lets see if he likes it!   News - 4:03 Immortal Iron Fist - 33:46 Back Matter Matters - 1:26:05 The Pull-List - 1:36:47  
2hr 2m Dec 10, 2021
2hr 2m
87: DC's Injustice: Gods Among Us (yr.1)
The incredible book based on the hit video gam Injustice: Gods Among Us. No, no Among Us where you have to find out who the killer is. The killers are pretty clearly identified in this comic! like the Joker! and Superman?! He doesn't normally kill tho, right? seems sus to me News - 05:09 Injustice - 15:50 Back Matter Matters - 1:07:05 The Pull-List - 1:09:30
1hr 35m Dec 03, 2021
1hr 35m
86: Hawkeye (2016)
We did the Hawkeye comic before, but this time we are doing Hawkeye! How exciting! This is to get us into the mood for Hawkeye on Disney+ News - 2:49 Book - 21:14 Back Matter Matters - 1:12:22 The Pull-List -  1:16:20   Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannatividad Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail.com Tik Tok - @Tradewaiters
1hr 48m Nov 26, 2021
1hr 48m
85: Marvel's Hit-Monkey: Bullets & Bananas
Big episode! This week includes lots of talk about Disney+ shows and trailers just announced, tons of new comics coming out the beginning of next year, and in the Pull-List we finally talk about Eternals! A movie that we feel is pretty good! If you think we are wrong then I think you're wrong! Timecodes News - 1:35 Hit Monkey - 21:15 Back Matter Matters - 1:02:20 The Pull List - 1:08:03 Fo...
1hr 50m Nov 19, 2021
1hr 50m
84: Eternals (2007)
We hadnt seen the movie at this point when recording. But we have seen it now! Pretty good! You should see it! doesn't deserve being lowest rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but Rotten Tomatoes is BS anyway! anyway this podcast is about comics and we enjoy this one :) News - 2:11 Eternals - 12:45 Back Matter Matters - 1:04:55 Pull-List - 1:14:40
1hr 35m Nov 12, 2021
1hr 35m
83: Dead Dog's Bite (WITH TYLER BOSS!!)
That's right!! We managed to trick another actual comics industry person into talking with us for over an hour! This time it is Tyler Boss, known for his art on 4 Kids Walk into a Bank (which we have another episode on) and now the upcoming What's the Furthest Place From Here? with the same writer. Dead Dog's Bite is Tyler's 4 issue series where he did all the writing, art, lettering. and etc. ...
2hr Nov 05, 2021
2hr
82: Gideon Falls
Capping out our month of horror comics with a bang! Like a jump-scare level bang. The incredible team of Jeff Lemire (known for everything) and Andrea Sorrentino (known for many good things like Green Arrow, Old Man Logan, and I, Vampire) team up to create this incredibly fun story about a town being haunted by a mysterious black barn and the people on the front lines to stop it are deemed craz...
1hr 23m Oct 30, 2021
1hr 23m
81: The Silver Coin
News - 1:37 The Silver Coin - 23:19 Back Matter Matters -  1:11:32 The Pull-List - 1:18:23
1hr 32m Oct 22, 2021
1hr 32m
80: Batman: Arkham Asylum
News - 3:50 Batman: Arkham Asylum - 26:30 Back Matter Matters - 1:00:25 The Pull-List - 1:09:04  
1hr 39m Oct 20, 2021
1hr 39m
79: Something is Killing the Children
Bit of a different episode as we are traveling! but we still recorded a book for the week because we can't resist! Its as if a gun is being held to our head to podcast! But not really! Don't even look into it! Daniel and Nathan, urm.. I mean we are fine! Something is Killing the Children - 5:35 Back Matter Matters - 45:08 Follow Us!   Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod   Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLike...
59m Oct 08, 2021
59m
78: Venom (by Cates/Stegman)
One of the best runs of a character to ever exist! seriously so much fun in this book and you can really tell they had fun making it. If the next Venom movie has even a fraction of the heart that this book has it will be amazing! News - 2:56   Venom - 18:50   Back Matter Matters - 1:18:47   The Pull List - 1:22:20
1hr 50m Oct 01, 2021
1hr 50m
77: Star Wars: The High Republic: Edge of Balance
Do you like Star Wars? The answer might depends on the movie and that's your opinion! But what is a FACT is that everyone likes the idea of Star Wars. Jedi's, Light Sabers, weird alien planets. That's why you would love the book this week set in an even longer time ago where there's no people walking on the sky and no midis in your chlorians. Its just pure Star Wars way before any continuity! I...
1hr 20m Sep 24, 2021
1hr 20m
76: Y: The Last Man Vol. 2
We finally read a second volume to a series!! We didn't even know that existed! But seriously this book is dope and this was a fun episode to talk about the new Hulu series! News - 2:18       Y the last man - 22:38      Back Matter Matters -  1:09:05      The Pull-List - 1:15:20      Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandann...
1hr 40m Sep 17, 2021
1hr 40m
75: Lucifer (2018)
Lucifer! The one from the Vertigo (RIP) Sandman Universe comics. This is our first introduction to anything Sandman, but it was still good fun! News - 2:30 Lucifer - 12:45 Back Matter Matters - 51:35 The Pull-List - 55:25 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannatividad Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail.com
1hr 29m Sep 10, 2021
1hr 29m
74: Shang-Chi
Basically the only Shang-Chi book we could find! Did you know its pronounced "SHONG" Chi? We sure forgot a few times during recording!  News - 4:05 Shang Chi - 19:15 BMM - 58:50 The Pull List - 1:02:50 Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Nathan's Twitter: @MoreLikeNathicc Daniel's Twitter: @dandannatividad Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail.com
1hr 31m Sep 03, 2021
1hr 31m
73: Cosmic Ghost Rider
With our good friend Lynn! We had a good ol time reading this beautifully chaotic comic by Donny Cates and Dylan Burnett with Antonio Fabela Comic News - 1:50 Cosmic ghost rider - 22:00 Back Matter Matters -  57:29 The Pull List - 1:02:27   Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail.com
1hr 36m Aug 27, 2021
1hr 36m
72: Pulp (Eisner Winner!)
We finally read a book by the famed comic book duo and powerhouse Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips! This is one of their many one shot-esque graphic novels that easy and cheap to pick up but hard to put down. News - 3:29   Pulp - 20:17   Back Matter Matters - 51:12   The Pull List - 52:13     Follow Us!  Twitter: @TradeWaitersPod  Gmail: tradewaiterspod@gmail.com
1hr 19m Aug 20, 2021
1hr 19m