Monthly Archives: February 2026

Greg Ketter, owner of the comic/book shop Dreamhaven made international news for taking to the streets when Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis. We discuss the situation in Minnesota, Greg’s history with comics and books, and what an awesome guy he is. 

Sal Buscema passed away, and we go over our love of his work, and his long and storied career as a comics artist. 

They also discuss:

• American Food – Chicken Noodle Soup Drop
• The sort of things people in Minnesota are doing to support their neighbors
• What drove Greg Ketter to take to the streets
• How Sal Buscema slowly worked his way into the comics industry.

Retro Review: Avengers Epic Collection 27:  Timeslide

All of this, the usual shenanigans, and much, much more!!

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This week, they review:

• Superman vs Spider-Man
• Aliens vs Captain America
• Erotech
• Dungeons of Doom

They also discuss:

• Joe is cold. COLD, I TELL YOU!
• Joe was working hard on the eBay to keep warm
• Why Cory!! would not want to run a comic shop
• All of the new things shop owners have to do that Joe didn’t have to do when he owned Hot Comics
• Cory!! has AMERICAN FOOD!

Retro Review: Marvel 2 in 1 #96

All of this, the usual shenanigans, and much, much more!!

A note; As this episode was recorded, Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis and this leads to political discussions during the Freaking and Geeking portion of the show. 

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After being away from Marvel for about 8 years, Brian Michael Bendis is returning to Marvel. In this episode, Joe and Cory!! discuss what that means, and give out Fave Five Bendis stories!

They also discuss:

• Avengers 800
• Has Joe found a new children’s joke book?
• When a comic creator returning works and why
• And why it doesn’t work
• Joe and Cory!! Have done this before!
• The history behind people freaking out about comics maturing in their subject matter
• The sales figures for 2025 for MAD Magazine are in and they are dire

Retro Review: Post Cereal Presents the Super Friends!

All of this, the usual shenanigans, and much, much more!!

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