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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.Burg Comics copyright 2019-2026
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  • Campus Comics Cast 231 - First Five Grendel and New Vertigo Titles

    Campus Comics Cast 231 - First Five Grendel and New Vertigo Titles
    Mar 24 2026
    Join us for episode 231 of the Campus Comics Cast were we will do our best to not rush things as we anxiously want to go and watch the second season premiere of Daredvil: Born Again. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:12 Intro 00:00:46 Listener Feedback 00:01:52 Sam Kieth Passing 00:07:25 First Five Grendel 00:48:36 New Vertigo Titles 01:15:55 CLZ Shake 01:20:15 Next Episode 01:20:30 Outros 01:21:21 Stinger What happens when a comi villain is really a crime lord, and can a zombie story still make you care about the monster? If you like finding out which comics are actually worth reading before you spend money on them, this episode helps you sort out Grendel’s early identity and the new DC Vertigo launches in a way that is useful for your pull list. A clearer understanding of Grendel’s first five appearances and why Matt Wagner’s early work still matters. A look at the revamped DC Vertigo titles, including which ones feel promising and which ones may be easier to pass on. Honest, opinionated collector talk that helps you decide what’s worth reading, buying, or skipping. Play the episode now to get a smart, no-nonsense guide to Grendel and the newest Vertigo books before your next comic shop visit.
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  • Campus Comics Cast 230 - March 2026 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

    Campus Comics Cast 230 - March 2026 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders
    Mar 3 2026
    Can you believe it is already time to pre-order comics coming out in May 2026! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:30 Next Phase catalog start 00:11:07 DC 00:42:25 Image 01:18:38 Panels catalog start 01:18:50 Panels Highlights 01:32:05 Marvel 01:44:40 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:51:38 Next Episode 01:52:12 Outros 01:53:13 Stingers What happens when comic distribution wars meet mega-crossovers, and could Penguin Random House be quietly killing Marvel's sales momentum? If you're navigating monthly pre-order catalogs overwhelmed by variant gimmicks, absolute universe saturation, and wondering whether your pull list dollars are going to the right titles, this episode cuts through the noise with sharp takes on what's actually worth ordering—and what's pure speculation trap. Strategic pre-order picks across publishers including deep cuts from Bad Idea (Megalith with 8-year production saga), new Vertigo horror launches (Bleeding Hearts, End of Life, Peril of the Brutal Dark An Ezra Cain Mystery), James Tynion IV's Odin tackling neo-Nazi mythology, and Rob Guillory's Innards Absolute Universe reality check dissecting DC's rapid title expansion (now adding Absolute Green Arrow and Absolute Catwoman), inevitable crossover predictions, and why DC's satellite era beats modern team rosters Distribution shake-up analysis exploring whether Penguin Random House is tanking Marvel's direct market presence, variant fatigue (meteorite fragments in covers?!), and why even Batman: Hush 2 can't maintain a consistent release schedule Press play now to get the unfiltered pre-order breakdown that separates genuine must-buys from distributor hype—before your catalog orders lock in.
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  • Campus Comics Cast 229 - First Five ManThing Swamp Thing

    Campus Comics Cast 229 - First Five ManThing Swamp Thing
    Feb 20 2026
    Join us for episode 229 of the Campus Comics Cast as we make our way to the bayou and dive into the muck with Man-Thing and Swamp Thing. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:22 New Comics and FOMO2 00:03:48 Sal Buscema 00:05:45 First Five Man-Thing and Swamp Thing 01:01:34 CLZ Shake 01:09:10 Outros 01:10:10 Stinger Which came first, Man-Thing or Swamp Thing—and does it really matter when both characters are rooted in a 1940s monster called the Heap? If you've ever wondered how two iconic swamp monsters emerged within months of each other—or why new comics suddenly spike to $70+ on release day—this episode connects comic book history, speculative market trends, and the creative influences that shape the characters you collect and read today. Listeners will gain: Deep-dive origins analysis comparing the Heap (1942), Man-Thing (1971), and Swamp Thing (1971)—including how roommates Gerry Conway and Len Wein may have unconsciously influenced each other's creations Practical collecting insights on pre-release comic spikes (like D'Orc #1 hitting $70 instantly), FOMO-driven market behavior, and how to navigate volatile spec trends Character evolution breakdown showing how Man-Thing loses humanity while Swamp Thing gains it—plus tributes to legendary artists Gray Morrow, Bernie Wrightson, and the late Sal Buscema Press play now to explore the swampy origins of these muck monsters and discover why their eerily similar debuts still spark debate among collectors and creators decades later.
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