Brant, John, and both Chucks get together for one more show to close out 2009 on Christmas Day! We talk some shopping, headlines, breaking the fourth wall and much more. Also, we include a 15-20 outtake session of crazy conversation before the podcast even began. Bacon coffee anyone? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

(Original Number: Episode 40)

Brant, and Chuck K. are joined by special guests Scott D.M. Simmons and Mark LeMieux in what turns out to be a three-part podcast running Friday-Sunday! That's right, three hours of Zone 4 goodness! This time around we give our comic wish lists for Christmas, pimp some stuff, and send out holiday wishes to all of our listeners.me stuff, and send out holiday wishes to all of our listeners.

(Original Number: Episode 39 Part 3)

Brant, and Chuck K. are joined by special guests Scott D.M. Simmons and Mark LeMieux in what turns out to be a three-part podcast running Friday-Sunday! That's right, three hours of Zone 4 goodness! This time around we talk about special holiday issues and the topic of renumbering (relaunches and returns to original numbering).

(Original Number: Episode 39 Part 2)

Brant, and Chuck K. are joined by special guests Scott D.M. Simmons and Mark LeMieux in what turns out to be a three-part podcast running Friday-Sunday! That's right, three hours of Zone 4 goodness! First up, we talk about some headlines, including the Iron Man 2 Trailer, Roy Disney's passing and more.

(Original Number: Episode 39 Part 1)

Brant, John and Chuck M. discuss several recent headlines and happenings across comicdom. Topics covered range from Image United, to Blackest Night, to Siege, to Fall of the Hulks, to War of the Supermen, to Earth One and much much more. We also do a few plugs and joke about where Cary is this week.

(Original Number: Episode 38)

Brant, John and Chuck K. come together to discuss several news items of the week and just shoot the breeze. Some of the topics discussed include Blackest Night #5, the Dynamite/Dabel acqusition, Marvel's Siege event, Chicago Comic-Con moviing its date, Wizard cons in general, and Diamond shipping delays.

(Original Number: Episode 37)

Cary, Brant, John, and special guest, original Zone 4 member Chuck Kennedy return for a broad discussion on the state of the comics industry, including up and comers, where the industry is headed, and much more. Plus, each of our top five comic related things we are thankful for in honor of Thanksgiving Day!

(Original Number: Episode 36)

We attempt to go into depth about Marvel events from Disassembled through the upcoming Siege to spell out how they've affected the Marvel Universe, but we get a bit derailed and talk about Marvel events in general, whether they're a good or bad thing, a new way of looking at event comics, and much more

(Original Number: Episode 35)

Following last week's talk about all things cosmic in mainstream comics, this week we go into the other side of things with magic! But before we get to that we talk about a few headlines, which turns into a rant on TV and the failed Nielsen Rating System!

(Original Number: Episode 34)

Cary comes off the boat to join us this week as he catches us on up on life, Fallen Justice, and much more. We also talk some headlines, take some potshots and have a few laughs. Then we fly off into the cosmos to discuss cosmic Marvel and DC!

(Original Number: Episode 33)

John Wilson and Brant Fowler are joined by special guests Bill Gladman and Gordon Dymowski for a special Halloween themed episode. Horror comics, favorite stories, plans for the holiday and much more is discussed.

(Original Number: Episode 32)

John Wilson and Brant Fowler are joined by special guests Bill Gladman and Frank Rayner for a discussion on why we follow comics: for the creators, the characters, or something else.

(Original Number: Episode 31)

John Wilson, Chuck Moore and Brant Fowler are joined by Eric Ratcliffe for a look at the news coming out of this past Monday night's Baltimore Retailer Summit.

(Original Number: Episode 30)

John Wilson, Chuck Moore and Brant Fowler take a look at some books from the week, then talk about webcomics for a while, and transition into some plugs of various things.

(Original Number: Episode 29)

John Wilson, Chuck Moore and Brant Fowler celebrate the 5th anniversary of Comic Related with a look back through history, and then they chat about superheroes that quit and came back.

(Original Number: Episode 28)

John Wilson joins us to discuss the our favorite and most hated reboots, and what characters or books we'd love to see rebooted. Oh yeah, and some other stuff...

(Original Number: Episode 27)

The crew returns joined by John Wilson to talk DC Entertainment... and it's our half-year anniversary!

(Original Number: Episode 26)

Mr. Blank Man himself enters the Zone and probably regrets it! But we all had fun going off tangent as usual...

(Original Number: Episode 25 Part 2)

Mr. Blank Man himself enters the Zone and probably regrets it! But we all had fun going off tangent as usual...

(Original Number: Episode 25 Part 1)

Cary, myself and the two Chucks talk about the biggest story of the week, Disney buying Marvel!

(Original Numbering: Episode 24)

In the third attempt at the show, Brant and Chuck talk about the Superman/Siegels/DC issue and Creator Rights in general.

(Original Numbering: Episode 23)

Brant and Jason listen in while Chuck gives us the report on his experience from this year's Chicago Comic-Con.

(Original Numbering: Episode 22)

It's double the Chuck as Chuck Moore drops in to talk with Brant, Jason and Chuck K. about digital comics, Billy Mayes, and Sparkles...

(Original Numbering: Episode 21)

Chuck Kennedy and Brant Fowler talk about the importance of the Eisner Awards, some of the winners, and we also discuss graphic novels and trades in libraries.

(Original Numbering: Episode 20)

Chuck Kennedy and I talk about some stories that caught our attention, why our comrades aren't with us this week, and Michael Jackson...

(Original Numbering: Episode 19)

Chuck Moore drops in from San Diego with an update, and an interview from HereosCon with Ray Dillon and Renae De Liz, who will be married at San Diego Comic-Con Sunday!

(Original Numbering: Episode 18)

It's just Zone 1 this week, but it's the best of the bunch! Just kidding... maybe... :D

(Original Numbering: Episode 17)

Chuck Moore drops in to fill the absence of a regular show this week. Many topics are discussed.

(Original Numbering: Episode 16)

The crew talks about the Archaia/Henson deal, the Boom/Disney deal, and licensed properties in whole. There's also a discussion on the merits of Star Wars that is very entertaining.

(Original Numbering: Episode 15)

The main topic was supposed to be comic magazines. I'm honestly not sure if we actually covered that or not, but if we did it was very, very briefly. But we talked about plenty of other stuff, so enjoy it for what it is. We may be changing things up real soon.

(Original Numbering: Episode 14)

Zone 4 is infiltrated by two robots and a monkey (Chuck Moore, Darren Mueller and John Wilson) as we relish in the aftermath of HeroesCon Day 1. Hilarity ensues as we discuss the con, a whole bunch of ranting on the Marvel Universe, and Aunt May like you've never seen her!

(Original Numbering: Episode 13)

A little discussion about DC and Marvel in general ensues as the Zone 4 members give their thoughts on the current landscape of the universes. But first, we talk about a lot of stuff from movies to weddings, and go completely off book as usual.

(Original Numbering: Episode 12)

Zone 4 brings in its first official guest with Comic Related's own Chuck Moore as we discuss what makes a good or bad comic book store in this 11th episode of the

(Original Numbering: Episode 11)

It's just Cary and Brant talking about everything from movies, to stores, to conventions, to our main topic, straight to trade, and a whole BUNCH of stuff in between for a LONG time!

(Original Numbering: Episode 10)

The crew continues their discussion on Free Comic Book Day delving into what they think was done right and what could be done better. The discussion then leads into big events at the Big Two including Dark Reign and Blackest Night, and what the crew thinks should be done with those big universes.

(Original Numbering: Episode 9)

The crew talks about a lot of various topics, but the main topic is Free Comic Book Day!

(Original Numbering: Episode 8)

Zone 4 debuts a teaser of their upcoming review show where Chuck Kennedy and Brant Fowler give in depth reviews of books they pick up each week. Occasionally other Zone members as well as other special guests will drop in to offer their thoughts on what they picked up too!

(Legacy Numbering Begins as this becomes Zone 4 episode 8)

The crew talks some reviews and other random discussion to open the show before diving into some headlines. Then it's all about the opportunities available to indy creators in today's market.

It's all about the movies. Brant, Chuck and Jason talk a few headlines, then Chuck and Brant engage in a long conversation about Comic Related and pop culture movies coming out in '09. Then Cary comes in with his own segment talking reviews, catalogs, movies and more!

Technical problems persist yet again, but the Zone 4 crew manages to make it through another... interesting episode that we hope will at the very least entertain you.

Things go a little awry as technical problems, dropped calls and tangents galore take over the group. But it's all fun and good conversation about conventions, comic prices, and much more.

This week we do things a little differently with Zone 4. Due to the length we split this episode up into two parts! The first part, which arrived yesterday (we know you already heard it, right) featured Jason and Brant talking about recent headlines. Today, Crazz and Brant talk reviews. So be prepared for two full hours of Z4 goodness. Let's enter the Zone!

This week we do things a little differently with Zone 4. Due to the length we are splitting this up into two parts! The first part, which you're about to listen to now (we know you will, too) airs today as Jason and Brant talk about recent headlines. Tomorrow, Crazz and Brant talk reviews. So be prepared for two full hours of Z4 goodness. Let's enter the Zone!

We're back with a brand new show here at Comic Related if you couldn't guess by the snazzy logo up top. Zone 4 is a brand new weekly show brought to you by Comic Related's own Brant Fowler, along with Cary Kelly, Chuck Kennedy and Jason Berek-Lewis. These four guys have been friends for years, but this is the first time they've all spoken to each other at once! They've got a few reviews, some in depth discussion and some all around good, fun conversation for ya, so sit back, relax, grab a snack or whatever it is you do, and be prepared to enter the Zone!