Welcome back to the podcast!

In this episode, Corey and Jon dive into one of the oldest debates in the comic book community: Should you read comics as single issues… or wait for collected trade paperbacks?

Corey breaks down the highs and lows of having a weekly comic pull list — the excitement of new releases, the rising costs, the ads, the wait times, and the joy of supporting your local comic shop.

Jon makes the case for trade-waiting, arguing why binge-reading full story arcs, saving money, and avoiding filler issues might be the smarter way to enjoy comics in 2025.

They also discuss:

📚 Print vs digital comics — which format is winning?

📰 Comic ads — harmless tradition or constant distraction?

💸 Rising prices — how much is “too much” for a single issue?

💻 Reading comics online — the c ...