Novel Spirits

#12 - Battle of the Genres!!

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Our second-ever Battle of the Genres! We bring the books, you bring the votes, and together we watch the loser down a few shots of choice for the next episode!
This month - Action & Adventure. Jacob vs Higgins. Godslap vs The Book of Elsewhere!

Listen in. As always, grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy! Don't forget to like and subscribe - no matter what platform you are on!

Books-
Godslap: https://badegg.co/collections/godslap?srsltid=AfmBOooPUabP6ptl4C3ZpD1NfdDwwVpSl-9ZMFwDEI96d7mD_DGZrLs-
The Book of Elsewhere: https://a.co/d/0gyf50bw

Drinks-
Mojito: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mojito/
Electric Lemonade: https://sulaandspice.com/electric-lemonade/

Remember, subscribers (and voters!) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more.

As always, Cheers! Until next time.

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#11 - DISPATCH

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Novel Spirits, the team delves into the narrative-driven video game: Dispatch. Exploring its unique gameplay mechanics, narrative & character design, and the impact of player choices on the story. It's our first non-written medium review as Novel Spirits and a true recognition of the studio's mantra - books, comics, and games. It's a Mecha-sized adventure with a lot of twists and turns, and definitely an all-time favorite. Play along, or listen along. Either way - enjoy!

Remember, if it can be read, it can be reviewed, and it can be done so with a fancy spirit at hand!

Dispatch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/

Spirits of the Month: https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/en-us/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1687936318&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7fbLBhDJARIsAOAqhsfYcFQ-29_VhFQM_0TBeawY0sScktl6GfgyKB31C5PDfVsY3xYe10oaAiMDEALw_wcB

#10 - Lost Fantasy

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 04:55:00 +0000

The First episode of the New Year - 2026 - is here! Happy (belated) New Year and happy listening!

This time, the team dives into a great read with a lot of potential and promise - Lost Fantasy by Curt Piles. Decently new to the field - It's fast, it's bloody, it's artsy, and a light representation of many more IPs out there. If you like killing monsters, you'll definitely love this!

Lost Fantasy - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-fantasy-volume-1-curt-pires/1147384437

0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/

#9 - The Last Christmas

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of Novel Spirits, the boys celebrate the holiday season with another great, humorous session of camaraderie:

The votes were in for the Battle of the Genres, revealing our first, unanimous victor. And we reviewed 'The Last Christmas' by Gerry Duggan, a very Deadpool-ish take on a Zombie-filled Christmas - highlighting themes, characters, and artistic style, as always. The drinks were flowing, the boys were rolling, and all-in-all it was just a good time. We even scheduled our next few episodes for you!

We also may have mentioned One Piece and AI at some point, but dive into those at your own discretion. Cheers!

Book of the Month: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Christmas-Brian-Posehn/dp/1582406766

Topics of the Month:
One Piece - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRMG8ZQZR/one-piece?srsltid=AfmBOor1DiP7YLr6r5YGNozS_Fka6ek28I_TtDnpKFt3kRKYVgqrBmia

Dispatch (episode coming soon!) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

Spirits of the Month: Nothing specific. Anything that makes you jolly lol

#8 - Battle of the Genres

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

It's time to give Thanks! And we're thankful for the amount of readable material out in the ether - because without it, what else would we bring to the table?

This month is something special - our very first Battle of the Genres as Novel Spirits! One genre, two books, one victor. Jacob and Michael face off to see who can bring the top sample of Magical Realism. Piranesi or Blade of the Immortal!

Piranesi - https://www.amazon.com/Piranesi-Susanna-Clarke/dp/1635577802

Blade of the Immortal - https://www.amazon.com/Blade-Immortal-Omnibus-Hiroaki-Samura/dp/1506701248

The drinks varied for this episode because there wasn't a set theme to work with, so bring out your favorite and enjoy all the same. Any and all feedback welcome!

And don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment/vote for your chance to win some amazing studio prizes. Subscribers (and voters!) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more.

As always, Cheers! Until next time.

#7 - Tomie

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Spooooooky!

Happy Halloween, everyone! In true tradition and fashion, Novel Spirits has chosen another spooky book for y'all - Junji Ito's Tomie!

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tomie-junji-ito/1100327771

And I won't lie - it's not for the faint of heart. But we kept it light and jovial as usual. The drinks were flowing, the jokes were cracking, and the ghosts were ghosting. So join us once more as we delve into Tomie and what made her oh so special ;)

Cheers!

Spirit of the month: (repeat choice from last episode)

https://shop.takarasake.com/products/...

WARNING: Enjoy at your own risk.

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#6 - Ninja Slayer

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We promised Ninja Gaiden, but sadly could not deliver...However, we have quite literally the next best vibe! This month/This episode, we cover Ninja Slayer Kills, written by Koutarou Sekine, created by Bradley Bond and Phillip 'Ninja' Morzez. An action-packed, Ninja meets Cyberpunk, story of vengeance!

We also resolved some of the standing items from the last episode, talked smack about each other, and drank the night away. We appreciate any and all who left stuff to follow up on. Cheers!

Here are the deets -

Book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Slayer-Kills-Koutarou-Sekine/dp/1632360861

Spirit of the month: (though not shown, we all agreed on Sake)

https://shop.takarasake.com/products/nigori-silky-mild?srsltid=AfmBOoq7jpRx_RtKFzz1zz9PQuRz9rDMrVq8jB6bNnuzri7YJ519xBHW

WARNING: Enjoy at your own risk.

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#5 - God of War: Fallen God

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

This month, we take on another Titan of a name - Kratos. That's right! God of War! Specifically, God of War: Fallen God by Chris Roberson (Art by Tony Parker)

A little bit of a spoiler, this review - much like the book of choice - was fairly short, but we made sure to fill in the gaps with plenty of hot takes and content. We might catch a bit of heat this time, but feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comment section!

https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3005-158/God-of-War-Fallen-God-1

Spirit of the month was, unfortunately, generated by AI. Try to do better than we did lol

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#4 - Doctor Doom: Books of Doom

Fri, 1 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Another month, another episode...Or I guess in this case, this month equals a second episode? Remember guys, we do this because we love you, not because we were late in any way, shape, or form.

Anyway, brace yourselves and prepare to bow to the might of Doom! Victor Von Doom, ruler, scientist, sorcerer - powerful beyond all means! 'Even the Gods fall before Doom!'

This month, we take on Doctor Doom: Books of Doom (issues 1-6). The complete origin story of one of the mightiest super villains to date. All in honor of the upcoming Fantastic 4 reboot.

https://www.amazon.com/DOCTOR-DOOM-BOOKS-Ed-Brubaker/dp/1302964739

Note: This was also our first live episode, so we apologize for any pets that may have wanted to join in during the recording!

Spirit of the Month:

Vodka. Vodka for Victor Von Doom. Really, anything with Vodka. Hate me later. Cheers!

Brought to you by Zero-0-Eight (0-0-8 Studios)

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#3 - Head Lopper: The Island or A Plague of Beasts

michael.lopez@0-0-8studios.com (Snoop Lynch & Higgins Sturm, Michael Lopez) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Sorry y'all! We are aware of how late this one is, but June was not a kind month for us. From losses to scheduling conflicts to unexpected health issues, we've all been on the constant grind. But the studio perseveres, the podcast continues, and our spirits are raised high. Welcome back and enjoy!

This month we read, reviewed, and relished: Head Lopper: The Island or A Plague of Beasts by Andrew MaClean. An awesome action/adventure comic (collection) with incredible art and a tendency to reel you in.

https://www.amazon.com/Head-Lopper-Island-Plague-Beasts/dp/1632158868

https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight

Spirits of the month:

Sadly, while the spirits flowed, there were no direct links to the reading material this time around. However, a strong random shoutout/recommendation to a bright German Pilsner: Warsteiner

https://www.warsteiner.com/

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Stay tuned for our official July episode - our very first in-person Novel Spirits recording, featuring Doctor Doom: Books of Doom. This one is on time still, and its going to be great lol

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment/review on any of the major podcast platforms. We don't bite!

Cheers!

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#2 - CyberPunk 2077: Trauma Team

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This month we read, review, and relish: CyberPunk 2077 - Trauma Team by Cullen Bunn, Miguel Valderrama, Jason Wordie, and Frank Cvetkovic. (Cullen answer me!)

https://www.amazon.com/Cyberpunk-2077-1-Trauma-Team/dp/1506716016

As promised, your other reading material this month:

Spellbound Alliance - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spellbound-alliance-goodness-woke/1144515359
Spellbount Alliance (eBook) - https://0-0-8studios.com/shop/ols/products/spellbound-alliance-dwn5

Icarus Initiative: Origins - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/icarus-michael-lopez/1147033536?ean=9781966058113
Icarus Initiative: Origins (eComic) - https://0-0-8studios.com/shop/ols/products/icarus-origins

Spirits of the month:

Johny Silverhand - https://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/cyberpunk
- Rum - https://donq.com/
David Martinez - https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberpunkgame/comments/16qm82o/the_david_martinez_drink/
RedBull Vodka - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/vodka-red-bull/

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Cheers!

#1 - Something is Killing the Children

michael.lopez@0-0-8studios.com (Michael Lopez, Jacob Cortez) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:03:00 +0000

2025 opened up some new doors, including our grand re-launch. We've done it before, and to be fair, we'll probably do it once more, but our journey continues with the first episode of Novel Spirits (previously known as The Comixology Club, and Comics, Comrades, and Cocktails).
A new name, with new faces, and new themes. But whether you're a long-time fan or just joining us for the first time, it's time to grab a drink, take a seat, and join us as we discuss the book of the month!

This month - Vol. 1 of Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion, Werther Delle'edra, and Miguel Muerto

https://www.amazon.com/Something-Killing-Children-Vol-1/dp/1684155584/ref=sr_1_3?crid=O7OV9S83IL0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UYpqPkZg0OTaW4tjn3MmWKMHd8PPnJel45BPU1NXQZR9QLguSVrhOf9Lf8fspsH1fGBZXEzl8dN_DaKFEUBWmLwB4Re6aXfMyunl5fLyHwWT37rGigMjQw3UD6jlAbpMA13JAcHTZvgCMjvID9LoP6WBZSBgUdHywHy6m6G0_lRw3J1-s7Lvhb2TlyLXRkeI51VqMKoISzIaIDz2FxMWX4UGo4QHUJtjh_081I2VW3w.BqjcMroFYWRtNzVvbIlP1KqCcPc7NY3_u8OcIyhvPqk&dib_tag=se&keywords=something+is+killing+the+children&qid=1745872585&sprefix=something+is+kil%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-3

Spirits of the month:
https://www.bulleit.com/
https://www.junction35spirits.com/spirits/cold-brew-moonshine

Brought to you by Zero-0-Eight (0-0-8 Studios)
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Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on any of the major podcast platforms. We promise we'll eventually get to it lol

Cheers!

#67: Friday (Books Two & Three)

michael.lopez@0-0-8studios.com (0-0-8 Studios) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

2024 is coming to a close and with it the boys are bringing you another stacked episode. It’s the grand finale of our Year of the Guest! Snoop, Higgins, and Bethany Tilson crack open Books 2 & 3 of Friday by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente. Think mystery, heartbreak, and enough snowy small-town drama to fill a detective’s notebook.

Oh, and heads up—it’s Snoop’s final episode, so expect laughs, maybe a tear (or two), and a send-off worthy of a guy on the internet who did a comic book podcast. Pretty big deal right?

One last ride. One epic discussion. One final issue. Now hit play already and let’s close out the year with a bang! Cue dramatic fade-out…

This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios

Novel Spirits

#12 - Battle of the Genres!!

#11 - DISPATCH

#10 - Lost Fantasy

#9 - The Last Christmas

#8 - Battle of the Genres

#7 - Tomie

#6 - Ninja Slayer

#5 - God of War: Fallen God

#4 - Doctor Doom: Books of Doom

#3 - Head Lopper: The Island or A Plague of Beasts

#2 - CyberPunk 2077: Trauma Team

#1 - Something is Killing the Children

#67: Friday (Books Two & Three)

#66: Watchmen

#65: Sex Criminals (Volume Two)

#64: Uzumaki Part 3

#63: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Special Episode #3: SoulStar Sketchin' and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

#62: Sentient

#61: The Magic Order (Volume One)

Special Episode #2: Jim Krueger and HiROQUEST

Special Episode #1: Andi Ewington and Freeway Fighter

#60: Star Wars: The High Republic (Volume One)

#59: The Fade Out (Volume One)

#58: '68 (Volume One)

#57: Batman '89

#56: Big Game

#55: The Star Wars

#54: The Life and Times of Santa Claus

#53: Skyward (Volume One)

#52: Sweet Tooth (Volume Two)

#51: Lady Killer

#50: Ice Cream Man (Volume One)

#49: It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth

#48: Firefly The Unification War (Volume One)

#47: Die Vol. 2 Split The Party

#46: Shirtless Bear Fighter!

#45: Fables Vol. 1 Legends in Exile

#44: Radiant Black Vol. 1, (Not So) Secret Origin

#43: Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas

#42: Uzumaki Part 2

#41: The Flintstones Vol. 2

#40: Saga Vol. 1

#39: Spider-Man: Life Story

#38: The Eternal Crown Dawning of the Red Sun

#37: Ghost World

#36: Moon Knight Vol. 1 (From The Dead)

#35: Stillwater Vol. 1 (Rage Rage)

Episode 34: The Killing Joke & Joker (2019)

Episode 33: The Flintstones Vol 1 (2017)

Episode 32: The New Adventures of Santa Claus

0-0-8 Studios presents: Darth Vader Vol 1 (2017)

Episode 30: Uzumaki

Episode 29: Jupiter's Legacy Volume One (with Josh Sawyer)

Episode 28: The World of Edena (part 1)

Episode 27: Sweet Tooth_Out of the Deep Woods

Episode 26: Zom100 Bucket Brain of the Dead_Volume 1

Episode 25: Bone_Out From Boneville

Episode 24: Big Catch All Podcast Crossover Special! (Huge Episode, Sexy Guests, Lots of Fun)

Episode 23: Die_Fantasy Heartbreaker

Episode 22: Sex Criminals_One Weird Trick

Episode 21: Gideon Falls_The Black Barn

Episode 20: Who Is The Black Panther?

Episode 19: Ronin

Episode 18: I Killed Adolf Hitler

Episode 17: Lumberjanes Vol. 1

Episode 16: Marvels

Episode 15: Daytripper

Episode 14: Bitch Planet (Volume One)

Episode 13: Batman Year One (w/Paul Mayo)

Episode 12: Saga of the Swamp Thing (Book One)

Episode 11: Klaus & How Santa Claus Began

Episode 10: The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite (with Josh Sawyer)

Episode 09: Higgins Has A Mouth & Wants To Scream (Plus Snoop's Story)

Episode 08: I Kill Giants

Episode 07: The Gods Lie

Episode 06: Wanted

Episode 05: The Men In Black

Episode 04: Godzilla: The Half Century War