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@eckospider.bsky.social

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Producer / Cohost & Editor of the Next issue Podcast Contributor to the I Read Comic Books Podcast Comics and Movie reviews I like to draw & talk comics

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · Jan 6

As you may know this past weekend we did our BEST COMICS OF 2024 show
(You can watch in the link below)

This thread 🧵 will have more individual videos as I expand on talking more about these books

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 7m

FANTASTIC 4 x GARGOYLES #1 from #MarvelComics

By Greg Weisman & @enidbalam.bsky.social
Cover by @muaadib.bsky.social

This crossover works so well!! What a fun surprise

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FANTASTIC FOUR X GARGOYLES #1 | COMIC REVIEW | MARVEL COMICS | FAMILY SHOWDOWN IN NEW YORK CITY

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 11h

I didn’t go to NYCC but my LCS owner gave me this DC VERTIGO shirt - and that helped with the FOMO

#NYCC #DCcomics #DCvertigo

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Christian Ward @cjward.bsky.social · 14h

I was a very cool event tonight - got to experience @realgdt.bsky.social amazing Frankenstein and then soak up the beautiful craftsmanship that made the film so rich

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 17h

Lastly (as far as new stuff) the DC VERTIGO ashcan also includes a preview for BLEEDING HEARTS

You’ve never read a zombie 🧟‍♂️ story like this one by @denizcamp.bsky.social & @stipanmorian.bsky.social

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 17h

The DC VERTIGO ashcan also includes a preview of THE END IF LIFE!

@thekylestarks.bsky.social & @stevepugh.bsky.social give am action packed romp!!
I cannot wait - all up in your face IMMEDIATELY

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 17h

I got a chance to read the DC VERTIGO ashcan and let me tell you

THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK - AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY is brutal and so intense right off the bat!

Looking forward to this work by @christophcondon.bsky.social & @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 22h

Check out my advanced review for ENDEAVOUR #1 a new gripping tale from @dstlry.bsky.social

By @stephsmash.bsky.social & @marclaming.bsky.social

The kids are not alright!! Don’t miss out this week

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ENDEAVOUR #1 | ADVANCED COMIC BOOK REVIEW | DSTLRY MEDIA | LOST AT SEA TROUBLE IN THE HORIZON

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI last week - RETURN TO PLANET HULK was a stand out book from Marvel

By @gregpak.net & Carlos Pagulayan

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RETURN TO PLANET HULK #1 | COMIC REVIEW | MARVEL COMICS | 20 YEARS CELEBRATION

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 1d

Check out my review for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: TORN and let’s take Peter back to college!!

By @straczynski.bsky.social & Pere Perez

#SpiderMan #MarvelComics #NCBD #Comicsky

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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: TORN #1 | COMIC REVIEW | MARVEL COMICS | PETER IS BACK IN COLLEGE

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 2d

We got some STAR WARS UNLIMITED gameplay!

Check it out

#StarWarsUnlimited
#FantasyFlightGames

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ANAKIN SKYWALKER3 Data Vault VS DARTH VADER4 Cunning | STAR WARS UNLIMITED | WEEKLY PREMIERE PLAY

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 2d

We talk about the latest issue of BATMAN: DARK PATTERNS by @danpgwatters.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social

A great exploration of GOTHAM CITY

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BATMAN: DARK PATTERNS - GOTHAM CITY BECOMES AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER #DCcomics #Batman

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 2d

This show is so good

Meghan O'Keefe @megsokay.bsky.social · 2d

Had some incredible chats with Tom Pelphrey and the TASK directors about that sucker punch of a sixth episode. decider.com/2025/10/12/t...

'Task' Episode 6 Ending Explained: Is [SPOILER] dead? Where is the money? Tom Pelphrey explains

Pelphrey explains the moment Robbie knew he “might need a Plan B.”

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 2d

Check out all the comic reviews for the week!!

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COMIC BOOK REVIEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 10/08/2025 | NEXT ISSUE COMIC BOOKS

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 2d

If you missed out on all the BIG NYCC COMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS, we’ve got you covered! As well as all the cool comic books for the week!

#NYCC #ComicBooks

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COMICS FOR THE WEEK + MORE | NEXT ISSUE PODCAST LIVE | PLUS ALL THE NEWS FROM NEW YORK COMIC CON!

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 3d

@boom-studios.com & @dcoffical.bsky.social will have a crossover - SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN

by @jamesthefourth.bsky.social

And I am personally looking forward to it

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SWAMP THING IS CROSSING OVER WITH ERICA SLAUGHTER FROM SIKTC #DCcomics #BOOMstudios collaboration

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 3d

WONDER MAN Trailer Reaction!
#MarvelTelevision #MCU

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Marvel’s Wonder Man Trailer Reaction + First Impressions | Next Issue Podcast | Disney +

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 3d

On a recent interview @markwaid.bsky.social mentioned he would like to see a “Mark Waid shelf at a comic shop — we don’t have a comic store but we do have a platform so let’s put together some Mark Waid recommendations

And let us know your favorite

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Staff Picks for Mark Waid + Building the Ultimate Comic Book Shelf | Next Issue Podcast LIVE Replay

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 4d

ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN series announced at NYCC
To be done by Che Grayson @ssnyder1835.bsky.social & Bengal

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ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN MINISERIES ANNOUNCED AT NYCC #DCcomics #Catwoman #AbsoluteBatman

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Mike Henderson @mikeshenderson.bsky.social · 4d

“One shall stand, one shall fall!”

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 4d

@dcoffical.bsky.social announces the slate refund for #Vertigo!

We’re Back Baby!!
youtu.be/5cqMeOGMv28?...

NYCC 2025: DC Announces Full Vertigo Relaunch for 2026

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Chris Condon @christophcondon.bsky.social · 5d

PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY is out in February. A VERTIGO book by @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and yours truly.

Ezra Cain leaps from a fire escape into a spray of bullets

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 5d

Peacemaker finale!!

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PEACEMAKER | SEASON 2 FINALE REVIEW | DC STUDIOS | WITNESS THE FALLOUT! | FULL SPOILERS

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 6d

I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since PLANET HULK - that means I’ve been reading @gregpak.net comics for 20 years, and I plan to continue as long as there are Greg Pak Comics to be read

Review for RETURN TO PLANET #1 coming soon

Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 6d

Check out my review for BINARY #1 from #MarvelComics

By @stephsmash.bsky.social & Giada Belviso

youtu.be/iXHmIkKqvD4?...

BINARY #1 | COMIC REVIEW | MARVEL COMICS | TWO ENTITIES OF COSMIC POWER COLLIDE

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Danny @eckospider.bsky.social · 6d

A new era of TRANSFORMERS with issue #25!!

@imagecomics.com @skybound.bsky.social

Robert Kirkman and Dan Mora user in a new era - also pages by Jorger Corona

ALL HAIL MEGATRON!!

youtu.be/-9Wzl_7eNck?...

TRANSFORMER #25 | COMIC REVIEW | IMAGE SKYBOUND | OPTIMUS PRIME IS AT A CROSSROADS IN A BOLD NEW ERA

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