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!

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As always, Cheers! Until next time.

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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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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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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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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!

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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

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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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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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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

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