The Penguin show is absolutely killing it, even without Batman! So that got us thinking... what is the greatest non-Batman Batman comic book? Gotham Central of course! For fans of the Dark Knight and The Wire, this book is the dream. Listen as Josh and BComp break down one of the best Batman spin-offs. 

"Gotham Central" is the must-read book after watching Penguin... We Got Issues #1

Why is the Marvels mini-series one of the greatest comic books about superheroes? It is the art? The story? The characters? All of the above? Josh and BComp dive into the behind the scenes, the history, and all of the spin-offs to uncover why Marvels deserves a place on every comic book fan's shelf. 

"Marvels" is simply the best. Here’s why... We Got Issues #2

The Authority book reinvented the superhero team for the 21st century, literally coining the term "widescreen comics". However after 25 years and a possible movie on the horizon, does the Authority still work or has its time passed? Josh And BComp dig through their long boxes to uncover the truth - including a secret crossover issue with the Xenomorphs that changed everything. 

“The Authority”… does it still hold up after 25 years? We Got Issues #3

Red Hulk makes his debut in Captain America: Brave New World, but who is he? Plus what is the latest with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Josh and BComp throw on a pair of purple pants to tear through the latest about the Crimson Behemoth. 

Talking "Red Hulk" and breaking down the Fantastic Four trailer and the MCU! We Got Issues #6

Captain America: Brave New World is out. Critics seem to hate it, but fans seem to like it. So what does Josh and BComp think about the movie? You might be surprised what they think as they dig into the latest MCU outing! Spoiler warning obviously.

"Captain America: Brave New World" Movie Review! We Got Issues #7

Whether you’re a fan of the comic book or the Prime show, there’s something special about the story of Mark Grayson. Is it the superhero angst? Is it the hyper-violence? Is it just good because it is good comics? Josh and BComp breakdown the first Compendium (Issues 0-47) to find out what makes the book tick and get into the IRL origins as well! 

“Invincible” Part 1... What makes it so special? We Got Issues #8

It’s been nearly 40 years since the first issue of Batman: Year One hit shelves and for many, this is the definitive origin of the Dark Knight. But after four decades, why does it still hold up so well? Is it really a Batman story or someone else's? Josh and BComp break it all down! And we answer a fan’s question about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie! 

“Batman: Year One” is perfect. Here’s why! We Got Issues #9

Holy hell… A young, gun-toting Batman looking to go deathwish on a Punisher knock-off killing criminals and cops alike in Gotham City? No, this is not a joke. This is literally the plotline of Batman: Year Two… and guess what? It only gets crazier from there. So climb aboard as Josh and Bcomp break down all the insanity.

“Batman: Year Two” is Bat$#!% insane! You will not believe this book! We Got Issues #10

The Batman Origin Trilogy closes itself out with Year Three, but was it really needed? To be honest, yes and no. To fully appreciate it, you really need to know the story behind the story! Lucky for you, Josh and BComp are here to give you everything you need to know! Plus Tim Drake’s First Appearance! 

“Batman: Year Three” is a thing? Yuuppp… It’s real! We Got Issues #11

Sadly superhero comics lost one of its greatest writers in May… Peter David. So Josh Markwith and BComp took a break to look back at one of his funniest books, X-Factor aka the Government X-Men. Spoiler, you’ll want to pick up this book after the episode. 

“Peter David’s X-Factor” is peak 90’s Superhero Comedy. Here’s why! We Got Issues #12

The Punisher is one of Marvel’s most controversial characters, but before Frank Castle went all Death Wish on the Marvel Universe, he was a young lieutenant just trying to keep his platoon alive. Josh and BComp are here to break down the man before he became the Punisher.  