Campus Comics Cast 232 - April 2026 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

Campus Comics Cast 232 - April 2026 Next Phase and Panels Pre-Orders

Author: Campus Comics April 2, 2026 Duration: 0:00
In this episode we discuss whether streaming services should release new seasons all at once or spread them out before diving into the April 2026 pre-orders! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:10 Intro 00:02:15 Next Phase catalog start 00:09:22 DC 00:29:45 Image 00:53:15 Panels catalog start 00:53:25 Panels Highlights 01:10:04 Marvel 01:22:30 Comic Sales Numbers ICV2 01:31:00 Next Episode 01:31:48 Outros 01:32:26 Stingers What if the next comic you pre-order is the one that turns a nostalgia property, a horror pitch, or a wild genre mashup into the next breakout hit? If you’re trying to decide what’s worth ordering in a crowded catalog, this episode helps you separate strong creator-driven books from the gimmicks, while also giving you a useful read on what’s moving in comics right now. A sharper sense of which pre-order picks have real upside, including X-Men Elsewhen, Supergirl Survive, Deadman, M1 Monster Racing League, and The Eye Collector. A clearer picture of the current comic market, including why Batman, Spider-Man, Transformers, and Exquisite Corpses are showing up in the sales conversation. Practical collector insight on what to buy, what to skip, and what deserves extra copies before it becomes hard to find. Play the episode now to get the smartest, most entertaining pre-order guidance before your next trip to the comic shop.

Each month, the crew behind Campus Comics Cast gathers to pore over the upcoming release lists from major publishers, offering their curated recommendations on what's worth pre-ordering. That initial deep dive is just the starting point, though. Conversations naturally sprawl from there into the latest industry news, thoughtful reviews of recent reads, and spirited trivia segments, all punctuated by their signature "CLZ shake" and other recurring features. It feels less like a formal presentation and more like pulling up a chair at your local comic shop to hear friends debate and celebrate the medium. As the flagship podcast of the Burg Comics network, this show is deeply embedded in the hobbyist community, offering a regular, engaging touchstone for anyone whose reading list is dominated by panels and word balloons. Tune in for a blend of structured insight and casual shop talk that captures the ongoing conversation at the heart of collecting and enjoying comics.
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