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EP: 162 DC Comics Trivia, Halloween Comics & Blind Bags Controversy: Are Publishers Listening to Fans?
It's spooky season on Talkin' Comics Podcast! 🎃📚 AJ and Annakhan are back for Episode 162 with another weekly comic book hangout packed with comic book hauls, reading updates, DC Comics trivia, superhero games, Halloween fun, and an honest conversation about comic book blind bags.
💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
What comic should AJ read after Dick Tracy?
What's your favorite DC Comics character?
Have you bought comic book blind bags? Were they worth it?
What would your ultimate Halloween superhero or villain be?
Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast
Co-Host: Annakhan
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro – Episode 162 & Spooky Season Banter
2:04 Weekly Pulls
4:07 What We Read This Week (Thor, Dick Tracy & More)
9:16 What We Watched & Played
12:49 Mystery Package: Jake Harris's Rusty Stubbs
16:39 Question Time: DC Halloween Trivia
21:00 Guess the Character
26:04 Real or Fake: DC Halloween Edition
27:25 Batman or Superman? Pick Your Side
30:05 Bonus Question: Create a Halloween Villain
32:52 Would You Rather: Arkham or the Haunted Forest
33:41 Keenspot Blind Bag Refunds
38:59 Wrap-Up & Halloween Hype
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#Batman
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#ThorComics
#ComicCollecting
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20 Oct 2026
EP: 161 From Personal Struggles to Superheroes: The Story Behind RetroLand Comics
What does it take to create your own comic book universe? On this episode of Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ Reimann sits down with independent comic book creator Robbie Burnham of RetroLand Comics to talk about his journey from a lifelong love of the X-Men to creating original superheroes, writing personal stories, and bringing independent comics to life.
Robbie shares how his experiences growing up helped inspire his characters and stories, why his original comic ideas stayed with him for years, and how a Dungeons & Dragons campaign helped inspire a comic book storyline.
We also discuss the creative process behind independent comics, working with artists, funding comic books out of pocket, and finding ways to promote your work without a big publishing company behind you.
Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast
Guest: Robbie Burnham @RetrolandComics retrolandcomics.net
🚀 Don’t Miss Out
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🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast
📚 Follow Our Journey Into Comics
👫 Family Friendly
🎙 Creator Conversations
🦸🏼 Learning to Write & Draw
👉 Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Robbie Burnham and Virtual Land Comics
01:58 Character development: Ronnie and Donny in Civil Society
03:52 Artwork and cover art insights for Civil Society and Angry War
04:33 Family influence and personal stories behind the characters
05:22 Starting to write at age 15 and evolving the story
06:55 Writing for a campaign and planning story arcs
08:38 Finding artists and managing collaborations
10:11 Marketing indie comics through social media and videos
11:54 Favorite comics and characters: Wolverine and X-Men
13:18 First comic book experiences and childhood influences
14:25 Current comic reading habits and new releases
15:48 Future projects, long-term goals, and funding strategies
17:27 Living in a comic universe: superpowers and sidekicks
18:51 Creative process: giving artists freedom and collaboration
20:18 Writing 22 issues of Civil Society and planning for 40
22:48 Marketing and selling comics at local shops and events
24:12 Life as a comic book: what would the title be?
24:37 Family reactions and personal stories behind the characters
25:59 Writing routines, rituals, and overcoming creative blocks
27:37 Upcoming projects, releases, and staying motivated
28:55 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
#TalkinComicsPodcast #IndieComics #ComicBookCreator #ComicBooks #ComicBookWriting #SelfPublishing #ComicBookArtist #Superheroes #XMen #DnD #IndependentComics #ComicBookCommunity #RetroLandComics
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It's time for another weekly comic book hangout with AJ and Annakhan on Talkin' Comics Podcast! This week, we're talking new comic book pickups, sharing what we've been reading, opening horror comic blind bags, celebrating indie comics, and putting our comic knowledge to the test with Halloween Marvel trivia!
Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast
Co-Host: Annakhan
🗯️Find our comic books, merch, trading card art, and more!: https://www.talkincomics.com/
📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/
🎥 🎞️ We Didn't Just Make a Comic... We MADE the Comic. Hit the Notify me on lunch to support this documentary made by Talkin’ Comics Podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/we-didnt-just-make-a-comic-we-made-the-comic
🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast
👉 Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics
Sponsors:
• Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete
👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...
Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:55 Concert Experiences and Personal Updates
10:06 Kickstarter Unboxing and New Releases
16:10 Blind Bag Openings and Collectibles
26:10 Trivia Time: Halloween Marvel Questions
38:52 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
#MarvelTrivia #ComicBooks #XMen #HalloweenTrivia #ComicBookHaul #HorrorComics #IndieComics #ComicBookCollecting #ComicBookPodcast #TalkinComicsPodcast #PanelPete
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