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  • THE ONLY THING WE'RE OFFERING YOU

    THE ONLY THING WE'RE OFFERING YOU
    2026/04/27

    THE ONLY THING WE'RE OFFERING YOU
    •The sunsetting of current technology is costing is money and a LOT of time.
    •Welcome to Logistified.
    •Canva vs Publisher.
    •"Big" books with low pre-orders.
    •The impending Independent Bookstore Day and all it entails.
    •The recent Marvel layoffs hit a little closer to home.
    •Comics talked about in this episode:
    DESTINATION KILL #1
    ODIN #1
    TERMINAL #1
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    Contest of Challengers #777
    This episode is dedicated to Gib Bickel, co-founder of Laughing Ogre Comics.

    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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  • STEER THE DISCUSSION

    STEER THE DISCUSSION
    2026/04/20

    STEER THE DISCUSSION
    •The biggest comic news story of 2026!
    •Disney layoffs.
    •Queen in Black Blind Bags (and box).
    •Dungeon Crawler Carl in comics!
    •What other comic industry departures would have as big of an impact?
    •Kind words from Jonathan Baylis
    •Andy (in da) Bookstore Day

    KFC Chicken Shortage: https://www.wired.com/story/kfc-chicken-crisis-shortage-supply-chain-logistics-experts/
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    Contest of Challengers #776
    This episode is dedicated to Adam Hughes.

    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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  • LET'S ALL GO TO THE MALL

    LET'S ALL GO TO THE MALL
    2026/04/13

    LET'S ALL GO TO THE MALL
    •Happy Taskmaster Series 21 to us all!
    •Our day out at the mall.
    •Blind box unboxing from Toys-R-Us and Miniso.
    •A (hopeful) replacement for Stocky, and how Shopify is making it harder to implement.
    •Prime Healthcare (possibly?) ditching Blue Cross Blue Shield and why we can't change our coverage.
    •Visiting Atlas Comics on Harlem!
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    Contest of Challengers #775
    This episode is dedicated to Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen)
    "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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  • SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR…?

    SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR…?
    2026/04/06

    SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR…?
    •The start of Year 19 (thanks Mike Gold!).
    •5 Big Event Saturdays in a row!
    •C2E2 2026.
    •Patrick's hunt for Paris Cullins.
    •3 days between PRH weekly shipments?
    •Daredevil #1
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    Contest of Challengers #774
    This episode is dedicated to Paris Cullins.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen)
    "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
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
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    48 分
  • SUCH A WARNING SIGN

    SUCH A WARNING SIGN
    2026/03/30

    SUCH A WARNING SIGN
    •A Challengers love letter to Silver Sprocket.
    •This week Challengers turns 18! Yikes. This shop is now nothing but attitude and angst.
    •Still having an impact.
    •One-star Yelp reviews.
    •R.I.P. Sam Kieth
    •Thanks, Patrons!
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    Contest of Challengers #773
    This episode is dedicated to Sam Kieth.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen)
    "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
    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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  • PART OF THE JOB

    PART OF THE JOB
    2026/03/23

    PART OF THE JOB
    •Dal's C2E2 expectations.
    •The war in Iran's impact on Fantagraphics.
    •Delayed Lunar shipping again this week.
    •Latest hire Kate learns how to check-in new books.
    •Where Were You When?
    •Talking about DEAD TEENAGERS #1.
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    Contest of Challengers #772
    This episode is dedicated to Kat Abughazaleh.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen)
    "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
    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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  • TRASH CULTURE

    TRASH CULTURE
    2026/03/16

    TRASH CULTURE
    •Patrick will never get the hang of the Manage Comics Reporting functions.
    •Dal's statues.
    •Ordering from 100% Soft.
    •The experience of using Content360 for social posts.
    •Lunar box depth: The pros and cons.
    •Storing next week's comics.
    •Spine creases on comics is TOTALLY NORMAL.
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    Contest of Challengers #771
    This episode is dedicated to Davey Bang and Auggie Matthews.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen)
    "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
    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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  • IS THE LINE GOING UP OR DOWN?

    IS THE LINE GOING UP OR DOWN?
    2026/03/09

    IS THE LINE GOING UP OR DOWN?
    •When your job interrupts your job.
    •Our furnace.
    •Replica editions.
    •The return of Diamond?
    •Getting NARCO #1 into readers hands.
    •Ryan North is taking over writing duties on THE FLASH later this month, and it's GOOD!
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    Contest of Challengers #770
    This episode is dedicated to Team Guido!

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with 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
    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 1 分