This week on Panel Chewing, Steve and Jarrod dive into another round of weekly comic reads—with a candid conversation to kick things off about something most podcasts don’t always say out loud: we pay for every book we review.

No review copies, no publisher influence—just honest takes from readers spending their own money each week. That reality shapes what we stick with, what we drop, and why our pull list leans heavily into indie books that actually earn their place.

From there, it’s business as usual—breaking down this week’s comics, debating what’s worth your time (and your wallet), and crowning our Pick of the Week.

We also wrap up our ongoing group read of Grant Morrison’s Batman and share final thoughts on the run—what worked, what didn’t, and whether it lives up to its reputation.

📚 Next Week’s Read Along:

We’re starting Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 1—available free on Libby and Hoopla. Grab it and read along with us!

If you’re looking for real, unfiltered comic talk from readers just like you—this is it.