I Read Comic Books

I Read Comic Books

By Mike Rapin

A absolute best podcast about reading comic books. New episodes every Wednesday.

06/10/26

Put A Kaiju In It (ft. Julio Anta)

Mike and Nick welcome author Julio Anta to the show to talk about his upcoming series Beast of Borikén as well as what they’ve been reading lately. Topics discussed include the chupacabra, kaiju promotional material, Blink 182, and much, much more. BRead more

06/03/26

We Gotta Power Him Down (ft. Henry Barajas & Rachel Merrill)

Mike and Paul are joined by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill to talk comics--old manga, Judge Dredd, and web comic/animator cool guy Alex Krokus--but more importantly: Henry and Rachel's latest comic Death To Pachuco from Image Comics! Find Death To Read more

05/27/26

Somehow, Snow White Returned…

This year, Fantagraphics celebrates 50 years of publishing and Mike, Kara, and Brian dig comics from the publisher as part of May's Reading Challenge Theme of the Month! Join the IRCB Reading Challenge on Goodreads or on Storygraph: https://www.goodrRead more

05/20/26

Comics Crank My Mother Effing Hog

Mike, Kait, and Zach discuss comics they’ve read recently. The books include over-the-top ‘80s absurdity (Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre), a video game adaptation (Zelda Twilight Princess), and the worst guy you know (End of Life). They also rRead more

05/13/26

Latter-Day X-Men Fans (ft. Gabe Cheng)

Mike and Brian are joined by long time friend of the show, Gabe Cheng, to talk about Gabe's latest Kickstarter - This Seems Normal #2! Gabe experiences Assorted Crisis Events, Mike brings up a comic you probably can't buy, and everyone loves AbsoluteRead more

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