Talking geek mode: Taboo on his new podcast Comics and Kicks

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NEWS

1. RIP Jim Shooter: The comic book prodigy who changed Marvel forever
2. Skybound and Image expand the Invincible Universe for fall 2025
3. Marvel Launches 'Fantastic Four Bookazine', blending comics, film, and history
4. Thor falls… and rises again as a mortal in Al Ewing’s ‘Mortal Thor’ #1
5. Marvel teases new X-Men era ‘Age of Revelation’
6. Doctor Doom’s final stand: Marvel teases universe-shaking showdown in ‘One World Under Doom’ #8

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Gehenna Naked Aggression #1 (Patrick Kindlo, Maurizio Rosenzweig)
2. Bring On The Bad Guys: Green Goblin #1 (Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Matteo Della Fonte)

Chris:​​

1. Captain America #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti, Frank Martin)
2. The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (Joe Kelly, John Romita, Jr., Scott Hanna, etc.)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: Absolute Green Lantern #4 (Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay)

Dave: All-New Venom #8 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Chris: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 (Patrick Horvath)
2. Dave: Predator: Black, White & Blood #1 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 (Russell Dauterman)
2. Chris: Batman: Gotham By Gaslight - A League for Justice #1 (Christopher Mitten Variant)

Interview: Taboo and CTG Sports Brian Amlani - Comics and Kicks Podcast

1. Comics and Kicks is such a unique blend—what was the “origin story” behind launching this podcast, and how long had it been percolating?

2. You’ve got deep roots in both hip-hop and geek culture—how do you see comic books and sneakers as forms of self-expression, and where do they overlap for you?

3. The show dives into conversations with creators, collectors, and innovators—what voices are you most excited to spotlight that we might not hear from in typical mainstream media?

4. What were the first comic book and first pair of kicks that made you feel something—like, “This is part of who I am”?

5. You've done work with Marvel and even co-created a Native American superhero—how has your experience as a comics creator shaped the way you approach these podcast conversations?

6. The sneaker world can be just as passionate and obsessive as the comic book scene. How do you navigate the hype, history, and authenticity in both spaces?

7. As someone who's broken barriers in music, representation, and now podcasting—what does success look like for Comics and Kicks? What impact do you hope it leaves behind?

8. If you could design your dream crossover—a comic series and sneaker drop happening side by side—what characters and shoe would headline that launch?