Marvel Comics and DC Comics have a bunch of new first issues to enjoy this week. But wait: don't forget about the indie publishers!

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#268 Top 10 New Comics This Week: May 12 [S6E08]

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What better time of the year than October is there to talk about a zombie comic book? And what better zombie comic book is there besides the one about Night of the Living Dead? 
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Night of the Living Dead #1 (1991) - Comic Book Review #289

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Let's check out a 1980s fantasy magazine about the future of 1994! 

#304 S7E22 1994 #14 (1980) - Comic Book Review #304

304 S7E22 1994 #14 (1980) - Comic Book Review #304

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1994 #14 (1980) - Comic Book Review #304

The '90s was the Bad Girl age of comics. Everyone had their own star. Enter Topps Comics, with theirs: LADY RAWHIDE. This buxom redhead tangled with Zorro in the early 1800s. 

Let's take a look at the first issue of her second series. 

#305 S7E24 Lady Rawhide: Other People's Blood #1 (1996)

305 S7E24 Lady Rawhide: Other People's Blood #1 (1996)

Lady Rawhide: Other People's Blood #1 (1996) - Comic Book Review #305

In an (yet another) alternate universe, what if Gwen Stacy didn't die? What if Spider-Man had died? Would Gwen take up the mantle of the fallen spider? 

#306 S7E25 What If Dark Spider-Gwen #1 (2023)

306 S7E25 What If Dark Spider-Gwen #1 (2023)

What If..? Dark: Spider-Gwen #1 (2023) - Comic Book Review #306

At the turn of the century, Top Cow (and Image Comics) brought us a new Bad Girl comic book: The Magdalena! Descended from Mary of Magdala, the current incarnation fights evil things in the 21st century. 

#307 S7E26 The Magdalena #1 (2000)

307 S7E26 The Magdalena #1 (2000)

The Magdalena #1 (2000) - Comic Book Review #307

Before Neil Gaiman got famous for The Sandman comics, he worked with Dave McKean to resurrect a DC Comics character that had been forgotten. 
Was this first endeavor successful? Let's check it out! 

#308 S7E27 Black Orchid #1 (1988)

308 S7E27 Black Orchid #1 (1988)

Black Orchid #1 (1988) - Comic Book Review #308

Let's travel back to the Year 2000 when there was a lot of computer colorization in comics, and very little clothing! This Wizard preview issue debuts a new Bad Girl for the 00s: Aphrodite IX!

#309 S7E28 Aphrodite IX #0 (2000)

309 S7E28 Aphrodite IX #0 (2000)

Aphrodite IX #0 (2000) - Comic Book Review #309

It's time to talk about all the new first issues and cool covers I picked up at the start of this month. Which is your favorite?

#310 S7E29 October Comic Book Haul

310 S7E29 October Comic Book Haul

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Ah, those classic Warren magazines! They had eye-catching covers, and a bunch of stories and art, all for $2! Let's talk about a mid-stage Vamprilla comic book. 

#311 S8E35 Vampirella #78 [vol. 1] (1979)

311 S8E35 Vampirella #78 [vol. 1] (1979)

Vampirella #78 [vol. 1] (1979) - Comic Book Review #311

Let's talk about a long-forgotten comic book from the '90s. One where computers can summon bad girls from another dimension! 

#312 S8E43 VR Vixen #0 (1997)

312 S8E43 VR Vixen #0 (1997)

VR Vixen #0 (1997) - Comic Book Review #312

By the 1980s, everyone had their own black and white fantasy comic book! Let's check out Eclipse's entry into the genre. 

#313 S8E43 Eclipse: The Magazine #1 (1981)

313 S8E43 Eclipse The Magazine #1 (1981)

Eclipse: The Magazine #1 (1981) - Comic Book Review #313

Episode 15 of The Comic Book Commute Podcast with vmcampos: "Missing the Boat." 
Have you always been up to date in the world of comics? Doubtful! Let's talk about books that you might've missed. 

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The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 83 S2E31 Star Wars: Rogue One - Cassian & K-2SO Special #1. 
Long title, short concept: How a boy and his Droid met.

83 S2E31 Star Wars: Rogue One - Cassian & K-2SO Special #1

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The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 107 S3E03 Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Leia. 
From a galaxy far, far away (AKA: IDW Publishing) comes a weekly Star Wars comic with great art and a nice story.

107 S3E03 Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Leia

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The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 113 S3E09 Ducktales #1 (2017). 
Duck Tale, woo hoo! The classic cartoon is rebooted for a new generation. Let's talk about the latest incarnation featuring our favorite denizens of Duckburg. Don't forget to follow the link to longer version.

113 S3E09 Ducktales #1 (2017)

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The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 123 S3E19 Star Trek The Next Generation Mirror Broken #1. Let's look at the dark reflection of our own future, and see what might have been.

123 S3E19 Star Trek The Next Generation Mirror Broken #1

123 S3E19 Star Trek The Next Generation Mirror Broken #1 - The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club

The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club - 126 S3E22 Batgirl #25 (2016). Issue 25 is a great jumping on point if you want to get into the latest Batgirl series. It features a variety of creative teams and stories.

126 S3E22 Batgirl #25 (2016)

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October 2018 gives us a scary Star Wars comic every week. Let's end the month with a tale from the Ewoks.

136 S3E32 Star Wars Adventures Tales from Vader's Castle #4 (2018)

Let's start the year off right with a comic about the best trading card game of all time!

145 S3E41 Chandra #1 (2018)

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It's the first episode of Let's Enter the Arena! We start off with Luke from Couch Troll Brewing. Check him out on Twitter https://twitter.com/GeekLukeG and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq0w7cIp0YJj0rxlKAYSsA 

We talk about his favorite card, epic moments in Arena and more. 

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Guest artist Mirka Andolfo, along with guest writer Mark Russell, tackle a rather serious issue in a rather lighthearted comic book.

152 S3E48 Harley Quinn Vol 3 #56 (2016)

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Star Wars has a rich galaxy of characters. This comic features stories with Mace Windu, Asajj Ventress, Captain Rex... and Jar Jar Binks.

160 S4E04 Star Wars Age of Republic Special #1 (2019)

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Returning guest Mikeala and returning guest Luke chat with me about the War of the Spark trailers, how hyped we are about the new set, and penguins. 
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and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq0w7cIp0YJj0rxlKAYSsA

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This is a first for the podcast: All guests (and the host!) were part of the Early Access Streamer Event! We were sponsored by Wizards of the Coast, and got to play with many cards.

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17 Pixie Kitten and DevDoodle and vmcampos

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In a galaxy far, far away, and in in a time not long ago, we read a story with new characters as well as familiar characters. How do they intertwine? Let's find out.

164 S5E08 Star Wars Galaxy's Edge #1 (2019)

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Let's have a chat with BadWolfMTG about Magic Arena, Tiny Leaders, cakes, and bequeathing some Magic to the next generation.

Check out her YouTube at http://youtube.com/c/badwolfmtg and her Twitter at https://twitter.com/BadWolfMTG

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It's a momentous issue of The Walking Dead. Nothing will either be the same. For real. Huge spoilers ahead.

169 S5E13 The Walking Dead #192

169 S4E13 The Walking Dead #192 - The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club

Stevie visits the podcast for the first time and we talk about his Magic journey. 
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Here are all the Unstable podcasts we talk about:
https://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork486_gettingunstablemade.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork488_unstable_pt-1.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork489_unstable_pt-2.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork490_unstable_pt-3.mp3

http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork503_unstablerules.mp3

http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork507_unstable-talk_pt-1.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork508_unstable-talk_pt-2.mp3

http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork513_unstablevariants.mp3
http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork514_unstablepre-prerelease.mp3

https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork553_unstablecardspart1_lEr34eLL.mp3
https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork554_unstablecardspart2_G3ku9oOl.mp3
https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork555_unstablecardspart3_s43dF40s.mp3
https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork557_unstablecardspart4_T6dE91tc.mp3
https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork558_unstablecardspart5_oe30sJ8E.mp3
https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork559_unstablecardspart6_iC0I31Nc.mp3

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San Diego Comic-Con 2019 has come and gone. 
Let's talk about the Souvenir Book that everyone gets; it's quite a treat. 
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174 S4E18 SDCC 2019 Souvenir Book

174 S4E18 SDCC 2019 Souvenir Book - The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club

Alan returns to the podcast and we chat all about some amazing cards coming up in Throne of Eldraine.

37 Alan Returns to Talk Brawl 2019-09-13

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All the way from across the pond comes a new guest: Wizardoak!

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Check out the artist that he commissioned his amazing avatar:
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46 Wizardoak Enters the Arena 2019-11-15

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In this "Best Of" episode of the podcast, listen to everyone's Magic origin stories. All these amazing people have an amazing story of how they got into the most amazing game.  Video: https://youtu.be/CYrqUTqni0E 

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It's the first deck tech of 2020! Let's talk about building a "Theros Beyond Death" only Mono Black Devotion deck. 
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58 S2E06 Deck Tech THB Mono Black

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Mythic Mikaela makes her fifth appearance on the podcast!  
We talk about her impressive tournament results, what she liked in Magic in 2019, and what' she's liking in 2020. 
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64 S2E12 Mythic Mikaela Returns 2020-03-20

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Will Hargett visits the podcast for the first time and we talk about his first Magic sets, his current favorite cards, and Disc Golf...

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70 hargett618 Enters the Arena 2020-05-01 (S2E18)

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A new guest visits the podcast to talk about his Magic past, present and future. powrdragn has been around gaming for a long time and has great stories to tell.
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71 S2E19 powrdrgn Enters the Arena 2020-05-07

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A fascinating comic book about the Vietnam War, told though unconventional means.

220 S5E12 Cat Shit One V1 #1 (2020)

220 Cat Shit One V1 #1 (2020) - The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club (S5E12)

Let's talk about Lobo's seminal comic book from the '90s. Who's Lobo, you ask? Why, he's the Main Man, you fraggin' bastich!!
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223 S5E15 Lobo #1 (1990)

223 Lobo #1 (1990) - The Weekly vmcampos Comic Book Club (S5E15)

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