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Trade Waiters

Trade Waiters
275 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 27, 25

We talk a lot about comics and talk a lot of nonsense. Give us a listen!

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Riri Williams is ready to show the world what she can do as the self-made hero of tomorrow.  Her technology just might change the world forever - if she survives that long!  But is she ready for all the problems that come with stepping into Iron Man's jet boots?  Problems like her first big villain and the laundry list of criminals looking to destroy Tony Stark's legacy.  Oh, and all the super-teams out to recruit her!  It's time for Riri to claim an alter ego of her own - welcome to the Marvel Universe, Ironheart! News 2:10 Invincible Iron Man: Ironheart - Riri Williams 17:20 Back Matter Matters 52:00 The Pull-List 59:20 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
Mourning the passing of legendary comics writer, Peter David, we chose to read the start of long run on X-Factor. X-Factor is an investigative mutant agency that includes the Multiple Man, the Strong Guy, Wolfsbane; Siryn; Rictor, and Monet. Prepare for their very first case! News 1:20 X-Factor 5:20 Back Matter Matters 43:10 The Pull-List 45:40 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
Jun 13, 2025
272: DC: Mech
JUSTICE GETS AN UPGRADE! The age of the superhero ended after World War II, when an invasion from Darkseid and his parademons ushered in the age of the mech. The world has stockpiled colossal battle suits piloted by elite warriors waiting for another invasion, and it’s finally here. The Earth’s greatest mech pilots—Batman, The Flash, the Green Lanterns, Wonder Woman, and the last son of a dying world named Kal-El—must suit up and join forces. News 3:28 DC Mech 14:47 Back Matter Matters 58:38 The Pull-List 1:02:00 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
Jun 06, 2025
271: Dawnrunner
A century ago, a portal opened over Central America and giant monsters known as the Tetza came through, changing everything we knew. Now the world bends all its effort to build the Iron Kings — great mechs driven by pilots — that battle the Tetza in gladiatorial combat for humanity's continued survival. War has turned to sport. After a difficult first battle together, Anita begins to uncover and understand the unusual connection forming between herself and the experimental new Iron King, Dawnrunner. As the Tetza threat grows, Anita, Dawnrunner, and their secrets will become mankind's last hope. Are we doomed or will dramatic revelations push Anita and Dawnrunner to transcend into something new? News 00:45 Dawnrunner 8:05 Back Matter Matters 40:00 The Pull-List 44:25 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
May 30, 2025
270: Revival
In anticipation of the upcoming SyFy series we read Revival by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton. For one day in rural central Wisconsin, the dead came back to life. Now it's up to Officer Dana Cypress to deal with the media scrutiny, religious zealots, and government quarantine that has come with them. In a town where the living have to learn to deal with those who are supposed to be dead, Officer Cypress must solve a brutal murder, and everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect. News 1:33 Revival 28:17 Back Matter Matters 57:28 The Pull-List 1:02:26 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
Wolverine has lived one of the longest and most storied lives in Marvel Comics history. Now witness the untold greatest battles of Logan’s life — across the ages, against a Predator! One Yautja seeks the greatest prey in existence — and finds it in Weapon X. From the blood-ridden snows of the Canadian wilderness to the sword-slinging streets of Madripoor, Wolverine and a Predator will destroy everything in their paths on their way to the ultimate victory — or glorious death! But will Wolverine’s adamantium skull join the bones of countless other prey? Or will he prove, once again, that he’s the best there is? News 00:37 Predator Versus Wolverine 21:20 Back Matter Matters 52:10 The Pull-List 54:50 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
When 99% of humankind is wiped out by a pandemic, four billion people are 'saved' by being digitized at the brink of death and uploaded into Arcadia, a utopian simulation in the cloud. But when Arcadia begins to rapidly deplete the energy resources upon which the handful of survivors in the real world depends, how long will the people left be able-and willing-to help? News 1:20 Arcadia 9:03 Back Matter Matters 50:03 The Pull-List 53:56 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
Heavy Metal's legendary character finally gets her own ongoing series courtesy of writer Alex de Campi and artist Stephane Roux delivering another tale of the immortal warrior's quest to avenge injustice. Alex Ross provides two beautiful cover selections, launching this character into her greatest adventure - Comics! News 1:31 Taarna 7:28 Back Matter Matters 28:18 The Pull-List 32:00 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
Red Hulk, Venom, Elektra, Deadpool, the Punisher. Forget the courts, the jails, the system - this team of Thunderbolts fights fire with fire, targeting the most dangerous and lethal players in the Marvel Universe with extreme prejudice. Led by General "Thunderbolt" Ross, a.k.a. the Red Hulk, this handpicked squad of like-minded operatives is going to make the world a better place -by any and all means necessary! But will even this crew approve of the team's newest member: the Red Leader?! Can the Thunderbolts trust the Red Hulk to lead them, or is a larger agenda at play? News 1:45 Thunderbolts 7:38 Back Matter Matters 39:40 The Pull-List 43:30 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!
When the world is tossed into chaos, it's up to a group of meddling kids-Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy and their dog, Scooby-Doo-to solve the mystery and survive hordes of zombies! But can they save the day and cure everyone, or will they become brain- eating zombies? The creatures of the night are among us, and the crew of the Mystery Machine has to fight to survive-because in the apocalyptic badlands of the near-future, the horrors are real! News 6:20 Scooby Apocalypse 13:10 Back Matter Matters 40:55 The Pull-List 44:50 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!