I Read Comic Books

I Read Comic Books

By Mike Rapin

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

06/24/26

If You Start Driving Now, You Can Kick His Ass Tomorrow

Mike, Nick, and Brian each discuss a comic from the 2026 Eisner nominees for the IRCB Reading Challenge, Nick’s Apple TV+ subscription, and what influence the Eisners has on their reading habits. Check out the 2026 IRCB Reading Challenge: Goodreads: Read more

06/17/26

Hard. Killing People Hard. (ft. Zack Kaplan)

Mike and Danny are joined by Zack Kaplan to talk comics they've been reading, Zack's bravery(?), color use in comics, Mike's obsession with conspiracy comics, and more (including some of Zack's upcoming comics!) Follow Zack online: https://www.instagRead more

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

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