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  • SIGNS OF THE TIME

    SIGNS OF THE TIME
    2026/08/31

    SIGNS OF THE TIME
    •Minor weekly reordering annoyances.
    •When customers buy comic supplies.
    •Erroneous AI.
    •Giving directions to other shops.
    •Comics talked about in this episode:
    MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1
    MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1
    •Do you find value in our     "NEW FIRST ISSUE" and "NEW PRINTING" shelf signs?
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    Contest of Challengers #795
    This episode is dedicated to Dolly. Now and Forever.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 時間 8 分
  • SAME-DAY LOCAL DELIVERY!!

    SAME-DAY LOCAL DELIVERY!!
    2026/08/24

    SAME-DAY LOCAL DELIVERY!!
    •We test out our new Same-Day Local (Chicagoland) Delivery Service!
    •The 'whys' and 'hows' of wanting local delivery.
    •So many upcoming events!!
    •Shout out to NotSoFunnyBooks on IG.
    •Never respond to the comments, Patrick.
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    Contest of Challengers #794
    This episode is dedicated to Trexity.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
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    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 時間 5 分
  • MY NORMAL STATE IS "F" THOSE GUYS

    MY NORMAL STATE IS "F" THOSE GUYS
    2026/08/17

    MY NORMAL STATE IS "F" THOSE GUYS
    •Positive Marvel changes for retailers!
    MIDNIGHT bundles, discounts & lit sign!
    Updated Foil Cover pricing!
    Possible cover letters…?
    •A Marvel x Star Wars crossover mini-series for 2027!
    •The continual Warren Ellis problem.
    •Adding "A Graphic Novel" to titles.
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    Contest of Challengers #793
    This episode is dedicated to the incomparable Mike Gold.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
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    1 時間 7 分
  • PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE IS MY DEFAULT

    PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE IS MY DEFAULT
    2026/08/10

    PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE IS MY DEFAULT
    •We do not ship comic storage boxes.
    •A long Yelp review story.
    •Pokemon bros.
    •Contest of Challengers passed our 17th Podcastiversary!!
    •Marvel Compact Comics?!?
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    Contest of Challengers #792
    This episode is dedicated to Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
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    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 時間 4 分
  • GET TO THE FIREWORKS FACTORY

    GET TO THE FIREWORKS FACTORY
    2026/08/03

    GET TO THE FIREWORKS FACTORY
    •Unpacking some questionable comics.
    •Batman Day 2026!
    •Upcoming events, plus a tease!
    •Cakeworthy.
    •Upcoming exterior transformation.
    •End-of-the-year ordering structure.
     •Comics talked about in this episode:
    SIX OF US #1
    HAMMERFIST #1
    TERMINAL #1
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    Contest of Challengers #791
    This episode is dedicated to David Harper's Eisner win!

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
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    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 時間 6 分
  • A NEW ANYTHING

    A NEW ANYTHING
    2026/07/27

    A NEW ANYTHING
    •Don't forget our MATT KINDT/BRIAN HURTT is coming up! Fri, Aug 7!!
    •Brief Marvel solicits for October.
    •Pitching the books of our friends.
    •We do not sell everything we get in the store.
    •Dal's eBay account (transforming robots for sale!)
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    Contest of Challengers #790
    This episode is dedicated to Arunimus Prime.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
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    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 時間 2 分
  • LET THEM COOK

    LET THEM COOK
    2026/07/20

    LET THEM COOK
    It's a deeper dive on fewer topics this week!
    •A non-comic public service announcement.
    •Marvel is moving their publishing offices from NY to Burbank, CA!
    •Marvel Comics announces a NEW Editor-in-Chief!!
    •Miniseries getting extensions.
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    Contest of Challengers #789
    This episode is dedicated to Richard Hendrick.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 時間 10 分
  • DELUGE!

    DELUGE!
    2026/07/13

    DELUGE!
    *Dal's microphone turned off before the recording, so his audio was only captured by Patrick's mic. We used Cleanvoice to reconstruct Dal's audio, and it sounds great, but a few parts sound like gibberish. Well, more gibberish than normal*
    •Flooding!
    •UPS shipment emails.
    •Distributor emails (again).
    •SDCC announcement roll outs.
    •Speculation on a new DC/Marvel Crossover!
    •New Challengers Bookmarks are a-comin'!
    •So many publisher marking Zoom calls!
    •Dal has it in for publisher marketing reps. Sorry!
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    Contest of Challengers #788
    This episode is dedicated to The Cleaner. The Best Bout Machine. The Belt Collector. Kenny "By God" Omega!

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 時間 6 分