Alison and Karen delve into the importance of supporting casts through SAGA, werewolves and colorists in CRY HAVOC, environmentalist villains, and more on the latest episode of the Hangout. Featured comics this week also include Rachel Rising, Poison Ivy, Captain Marvel, Southern Bastards, Angela: Queen of Hel, Saga, and Phonogram. Follow The Hangout: @TheComicHangout

Join us as we talk about the future of Gotham Academy, sex and horror in InSeXts, and discuss DREAM COMMISSIONS.

It’s the final Hangout of 2015, so Karen and Alison go over their favorite books from this year and what they’re most excited about for 2016. Join them for a year in review! The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Karen: @karend_

Marvel Editor Heather Antos rejoins The Hangout to talk about a small independent sci-fi drama called Space Fights or something (j/k). This week’s episode is straight up one hour of Star Wars talk, with a side of Deadpool and a garnish of comics recommendations (Darth Vader, I Hate Fairyland, Nameless, Batgirl, Spider-Woman, Saga, Kaptara, and more). Heather answers questions about the future of the Star Wars line, the Vader Down crossover, and the relationship between Marvel editorial, the creative teams, and Lucasfilm.

Amelia Cole’s Adam P. Knave joins Alison and Karen to talk about depression, mental health and the creative process. Adam has advice for new creators about Twitter, productivity, and self-care. The girls share some of their experiences with depression and anxiety. Oh, and Adam does the entire show with a puppet. We also discuss the books we’ve read and can’t wait to read: Rachel Rising, Gotham Academy, InSeXts, The Ultimates, Mystery Girl, Phonogram, The Wicked + The Divine, Lucifer, Batman And Robin Eternal, and Huck! To preorder Laser Joan and the Ray Guns, use the code DEC150104 for Dark Horse Presents #19! The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Adam P. Knave: @adampknave Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Karen: @karend_

The Hangout recovers from jetlag and gravy-induced comas long enough to discuss some of the All-New, All-Different Marvel relaunches, the Witchy Women of Rachel Rising and Black Magick, and Karen challenges Alison to read Huck. We learn Saga is still excellent, then the girls give their picks of what’s out and what’s coming. Throughout the show, we take audience answers to the question “What comic changed the way you read comics?” For those who want to browse: 5:45 – The Mighty Thor #1 14:05 – Ms. Marvel #1 20:00 – Spider-Woman #1 – Audience Answers – 28:30 – Rachel Rising #37 34:45 – Black Magick #2 – Audience Answers –  43:00 – Huck #1 Debate 52:20 – Saga #31 – Audience Answers –  102:25 – Quick Picks The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Karen: @karend_

Christopher Sebela returns to the Hangout for a very special episode, broadcasting from the Tonopah Station Casino just up the road from The Clown Motel. Chris talks about the success of his new BOOM! Studios project WE(L)COME BACK, with Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, and shares a few stories and adventures from his month in the Nevada desert (including the worst treasure hunt ever). Alison and Karen briefly spotlight their favorite books of the moment: Batman & Robin Eternal, Cognetic, and the upcoming Black Magick! Get down to clown with The Hangout! Follow Christopher: @xtop The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Karen: @karend_

Tonight on The Hangout, an overdue recap of Baltimore Comic-Con, Karen shows off her fantastic new sketchbook, and Alison unveils THREE pieces of Ra’s al Ghul art plus the latest addition to her ever-growing Furiosa wall! And if you’re interested in comics talk: Jessica brings the Valiant love, Karen admits her new Archie obsession, and Alison can’t stop talking about Cassandra Cain in Batman & Robin Eternal. All three ladies have opinions about Image’s Paper Girls. A friend of the show asks for personal recommendations. Join your favorite Mavens of the Multiverse on another marathon session of THE HANGOUT! The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Jessica: @charmingred Follow Karen: @karend

Karen, Jessica & Alison are talking Small Press Expo (SPX) and their picks of the week (Bitch Planet, Lumberjanes, Black Canary, and more). Fire it up! The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Jessica: @charmingred Follow Karen: @karend_

The writer of High Crimes, Dead Letters, Ghost, and Escape From New York has made his way back to The Hangout to talk about his newest book WE(L)COME BACK! He discusses the Tumblr reaction the the book, role of the art team has played and the future of the mini-series. Follow Christopher: @xtop The Hangout: @TheComicHangout Follow Alison: @VaGentlenerd Follow Jessica: @charmingred Follow Karen: @karend_ High Crimes Hardcover by Christopher Sebela & Ibrahim Moustafa can be found on Amazon.