On this edition of the Word Balloon Podcast, we pick up where we left off with writer Ed Brubaker. You’ll hear more about the characters of Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes as they share the mantle of Captain America in The Captain America Reborn mini series , and what Ed has plans in the months ahead in both the regular CA series and the Cap One shot coming in December.

We look back at Ed’s 3 year run of Daredevil that ended this summer, and where he’s left the character for Andy Diggle to take over. Plus we discuss the significant DD cast members during Ed’s run, from Dakota North and Lady Bullseye to Mister Fear and Master Izo .

Plus more discussion on Criminal’s return in October, and the distribution of  Ed’s 2009 crime film Angel Of Death online, on DVD, and its cable airing on SPIKE-TV.

After along break in the Summer we resume our talk with Brian Bendis. In this part, Brian breaks down the differences between the new Spider-Woman motion comics available at ITunes, and The first issue, which debuted this week. We talk about the art changes made by Alex Maleev and the story's pacing from motion and dramatized sound, to static images and text .

We talk about what's been going on in the news of the comics world , including Marvel's acquisition of the rights to Marvelman, and how it affects The Sentry's place in the Marvel U.

We also discuss the acquisition of Marvel by The Disney Corp, and how THAT affects the Marvel U. We'll talk about the shake-up at Time Warner regarding the re-organization of DC Entertainment.

Plus we catch up with The New Avengers, Dark Avengers (including a look at the teaser December cover released last week) and Ultimate Comics Spider-Man. After along break in the Summer we resume our talk with Brian Bendis. In this part, Brian breaks down the differences between the new Spider-Woman motion comics available at Itunes, and The first issue, which debuted this week. We talk aboutr the art changes made by Alex Maleve and the story's pacing from motion and dramatized sound, to static images and text .

We talk about what's been going on in the news of the comics world , including Marvel's acquisition of the rights to Marvelman, and how it affects The Sentry's place in the Marvel U.

We also discuss the acquisition of Marvel by The Disney Corp, and how THAT affects the Marvel U. We'll talk about the shake-up at Time Warner regarding the re-organization of DC Entertainent.

Plus with The New Avengers Dark Avengers and Ultimate Comics Spider-Man

More On Capt. America  Rebprn, The marvels project, and Criminal 

Rick Remender talks about what's coming up for charcters like Doctor Voodoo, The Punisher and The Thunderbolts, in books coming this fall.
You'll hear about his new series featuring the current Sorcerer Supreme of Marvel's 616 universe.

Plus The Punisher is heading toward a world of hurt in the months ahead, with bizare story arcs like Franken Castle with Tony Moore , and Punisher: The List, with classic Punisher draftsmen John Romita Jr and Klaus Janson.

We also go in depth on The Last Days Of Crime from Radical Publishing, with art by Greg Tocchini and covers by some guy named Alex Maleev

Plus, Rick talks about a special 40 page Thunderbolts issue, and the pending wrap ups to The End League With Eric Canette and Fear Agent with Tony Moore & Mike Hawthorne.

In this exclusive interview, the Image writer discusses details about his new books debuting this fall. Haunt, the new horror/espionage ongoing series co-developed with Todd McFarland . Image United , the 6 part epic featuring art from all the Image founders. and a script from Kirkman. And from Top Cow this year's concepts for Pilot Season co-developed with Mark Silvestri .

We also talk about Robert's ongoing series The Walking Dead, Invincible and The Astounding Wolf-Man.

If you haven't checked them out, here's a bunch of audio from the video interviews I did on the floor at the Chicago Comicon.  All big name guests that can't wait for my slowness is posting the video

New stuff with Edward James Olmos, George Perez and Jason Aaron,plus Mark Millar, Dan Slott and Howard Chaykin.

More coming later this month!

No one really knows, but this deal spans all mediums, from comics to films, DVD,the digital world. What does it all mean? A speculative conversation with Newsarama reporter Vanetta Rogers