Campus Comics Cast

Listen along to the crew of the Campus Comics Cast for recommendations each month as we review the pre-orders coming from top publishers. Then stick around for discussions on comics news, reviews, what we have been reading, trivia, CLZ shake, and more. The Campus Comics Cast is the flagship podcast of the Burg Comics podcast network.

Campus Comics Cast is a leisure podcast hosted by Campus Comics, with 240 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Campus Comics Cast 241 - First Five Kang and Captain America

  Aug 11, 2026—

  Join the campus comics cast for its most wibbly wobbly timey wimey episode yet as we discuss Kang the Conqueror. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:04:50 First Five Kang 00:35:18 Captain America by Mark Waid 01:08:00 CLZ Shake 01:11:37 Next Episode 01:12:06 Outros 01:12:45 Stinger Can you untangle Kang the Conqueror’s earliest appearances—and survive a Captain America story where the Red Skull gains terrifying Cosmic Cube power? If Marvel’s time-travel continuity, character variants, and decades of comic-book history have ever felt overwhelming, this episode gives you a guided conversation through the origins of Kang, Rama-Tut, and Immortus—then shifts to a high-stakes Captain America and Red Skull storyline from Mark Waid’s run. Follow Kang’s evolution from Silver Age conqueror to the time-twisting Marvel villain fans know today. Explore the connections among Kang, Rama-Tut, Immortus, Doctor Doom, and the strange logic of comic-book time travel. Hear an honest review of Mark Waid and Andy Kubert’s Captain America story, featuring the Red Skull, the Cosmic Cube, the Watcher, and a surprising Korvac reveal. Play the episode now for a spoiler-filled, issue-by-issue trip through Kang’s first five comic appearances and a cosmic Captain America showdown that earns its place on your reading list. The episode covers Fantastic Four #19, Fantastic Four Annual #2, Avengers #8, #10, and #11 for the Kang discussion, followed by Mark Waid’s Captain America #12–17, including the Red Skull’s return and Korvac’s reveal.

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  Campus Comics Cast 240 - August 2026 Comic Pre-Orders

  Aug 5, 2026—

  Welcome to post SDCC episode 240 of the Campus Comics Cast where we are not recovering from con crud, since we were not there. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:30 SDCC News Rapid Fire Discussion 00:09:00 Next Phase catalog start 00:18:20 DC 00:29:05 Image 00:49:45 Panels catalog start 00:50:15 Panels Highlights 00:58:44 Marvel 01:12:40 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:16:53 Next Episode 01:18:24 Outros 01:19:10 Stingers WWhat are the biggest Marvel and DC reveals from San Diego Comic-Con, and which ones actually matter for fans? What comics do you preorder that are coming out later this year. If you’re trying to keep up with comics, MCU news, and the next wave of movie and TV announcements without wading through every panel recap, this episode helps you separate the hype from the headlines. Get a fast breakdown of the biggest San Diego Comic-Con announcements. Hear two hosts react to Marvel news like Avengers: Doomsday, Black Panther 3, Ghost Rider casting, and Vision Quest. Walk away with a clearer sense of which reveals are worth watching and which ones may just be fan speculation. Play this episode now to get a quick, entertaining Comic-Con recap packed with the biggest announcements and the most talked-about Marvel news as well as what comics to preorder from your local comic shop for August 2026.

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  Campus Comics Cast 239 - First Five Nexus and Superman Secret Identity

  Jul 15, 2026—

  Taking a cue from Marvel, the Campus Comics Cast announces a new Editor-In-Chief for episode 239! (Just Kidding) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:50 News 00:03:05 First Five Nexus 00:41:10 Superman Secret Identity 01:05:30 CLZ Shake 01:08:55 Next Episode 01:09:25 Outros 01:10:29 Stinger What makes Nexus and Superman’s Secret Identity such powerful picks for a comic podcast episode? If you’re looking for comic recommendations that balance classic indie sci-fi with one of the most thoughtful Superman stories ever told, this episode gives you a strong reason to add both books to your reading list. Listeners will gain: A clear understanding of Nexus and its dream-driven cosmic mission. Insight into why Superman’s Secret Identity stands out as an emotional, character-focused Superman story. A preview of the hosts’ reactions to both books, helping you decide which one to read first. Play the episode now to hear Scott and Mike break down both titles and get more confident about what to read next.

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  Campus Comics Cast 238 - July 2026 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

  Jun 28, 2026—

  In episode 238 of the Campus Comics Cast we commit to never have a Blind Bag episode. After, we talk about the July pre-orders for comics shipping in September and beyond. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:01:09 Supergirl movie discussion 00:05:35 Next Phase catalog start 00:14:58 DC 00:31:55 Image 01:15:30 Panels catalog start 01:16:45 Panels Highlights 01:24:08 Marvel 01:29:55 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:34:48 Next Episode 01:35:35 Outros 01:36:18 Stingers Which upcoming pre-orders are actually worth your pull list this month? If you want to spend smarter at your comic shop, this episode helps you sort through the newest pre-order options so you can focus on the books most likely to match your taste and budget before they ship. A clearer look at standout pre-order picks from DC and other publishers. Insight into which upcoming books are worth watching. A practical preview of titles that could save you time, money, and second-guessing when ordering. Play the episode now to hear Scott and Mike break down the latest pre-orders so you can make your next comic-buying decisions with more confidence.

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  Campus Comics Cast 237 - First Five Tank Girl and Escape 1 and 2

  Jun 8, 2026—

  The Campus Comics Cast goes full anthropomorphic with the first five appearances of Tank Girl and discusison on the first two issues of Escape. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:01:55 First Five Tank Girl 00:26:00 Escape Issues 1 and 2 00:45:07 CLZ Shake 00:49:00 Next Episode 00:49:35 Outros 00:50:25 Stinger Can a punk, chaotic comic like Tank Girl still hold up today, and what makes Escape such a strong contrast in tone and storytelling? If you’re trying to decide which comics are worth your time, this episode helps you compare a wild cult classic with a more emotionally grounded war story so you can spot what works, what doesn’t, and why. A clearer sense of what makes Tank Girl divisive and why it may not connect with every reader. Insight into how Escape uses anthropomorphic characters to create a more powerful wartime story. A better understanding of how art, tone, and character design shape your reaction to a comic. Play this episode now to hear a break down of both books so you can quickly decide whether either one belongs on your read list.

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