In this week’s episode of AIPT Comics Podcast, author Mark Russell joins the show and talks about a new one-shot from AWA studios, imagining a hopeful path through the climate catastrophe. We delve into the concept of protopia, the real-world science behind floating cities, and why science fiction is the most important genre for our time. Additionally, Russell looks back at his X-Factor’s run. These include the storyline he couldn’t finish, and the immortal grandma who stole every scene.
As always, we summarise the biggest news of the comic and share our picks for this week’s best new issue.
You can find it on streaming the AIPT comic podcasts below or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or where you can get the podcasts.
Aipt Comics Top Books of the Week
Dave:
Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Pepe Larraz, Joe Kelly) Unbeing (2024): Part 2 #4 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)
Alex:
Absolute Flash #3 (Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles) Doom Academy #4 (Mackenzie Cadenhead, Pasqual Ferryjoao MP Lemos)
This week’s outstanding Kapou moment:
Alex – Fantastic Four #34 (Ryan North, Corey Smith)
Dave – Robo Wolf #1 Jakesmith
Judging by the cover segment, Dave opted for Stephanie Hans’ cover from Absorted Wonder Woman #8, while Alex can’t get over Sean Crystal’s Absolute Mars Manhunter #3 cover. Please see both below.
