Author Archives: Kevin Moreau

Episode 253: DC Superheroes vs. Super-Gorillas

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

On this episode, we revisit that bygone era when Detective Comics Comics would use any excuse to feature gorillas on its covers with a furry foursome of titanic Silver and Golden Age tales: “The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City” (Batman … Continue reading →

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Episode 252: The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

For our first episode of April, Kevin and Robb go into full-on geek mode as they look back at THE superhero crossover event of 1982: Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans, by Chris Claremont … Continue reading →

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Episode 251: Green Lantern Origins

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

We’re dropping into your feed a day early for this St. Patrick’s Day episode, as we look ahead to the August debut of HBO Max’s Lanterns and discuss the first appearances of Green Lanterns Alan Scott and Hal Jordan — followed … Continue reading →

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The Ask Us Anything Episode

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

We asked for questions, and you … asked them! In this, our second of two out-of-format episodes marking our 10-year anniversary, we answer the questions on your mind, including: Are there any episodes we’d like to do over? What are … Continue reading →

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Call for Questions!

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

There’s still time to submit questions for our upcoming March 4 episode, which features an Ask Us Anything segment as well as something Curt cryptically refers to as “The State of the Canon!” If you’ve ever wondered how we choose … Continue reading →

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The Gateway Episode

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

Got a burning question for The Comics Canon? Submit a question for our upcoming Ask Us Anything episode, airing Wednesday, March 4! Send us an email at letters@comicscanon.com or hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky no later than Friday, … Continue reading →

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Episode 250: Understanding Comics

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

On this milestone episode, we tackle our white whale of show subjects: Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud’s fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the comics medium, how it works, and what it can do – told in the comics format! Join us … Continue reading →

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Episode 249: Zot! The Earth Stories

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

On this episode, we celebrate our 10th anniversary — and gear up for our 250th episode — with a discussion of Zot! The Earth Stories! Specifically, Zot! #28-36 from 1989-1991, written and drawn by Scott McCloud, originally published by Eclipse … Continue reading →

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Episode 248: Drome

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

On this episode, we welcome writer, actor and friend of the show Michael Owl, host of The Origin Story Podcast, as we dive into one of the best-reviewed graphic novels of 2025: Drome by Jesse Lonergan! This imaginative epic combines … Continue reading →

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Quizzical Canonical 7: 2 Quizzical, 2 Canonical

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Kevin Moreau

(Mild explicit warning: a swear word is used.) Curt and Kevin give themselves an end-of-year break with another quiz episode! And this time, it’s a quiz exchange! Kevin tests Curt’s knowledge of past Christmas-themed episodes, while Curt grills Kevin on … Continue reading →

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