Play Comics

Hosted ByChris Osborne

Play Comics is a show that looks at video games based on comic properties and how faithful those games stay to the source material.

This podcast is a member of the GonnaGeek Podcast Network but is not owned by GonnaGeek.

Play Comics is a show that looks at video games based on comic properties and how faithful those games stay to the source material.

This podcast is a member of the GonnaGeek Podcast Network but is not owned by GonnaGeek.


All Episodes

The Flash for Gameboy Featuring Tyler Kirby

Did you see that streak going by? That was probably Chris and Tyler Kirby from Better than Static going on about the newest episode of Play Comics. These two crazy kids looked at some Flash comic history then the Gameboy game that was at least artistic…

Amazing Spider-Man (Featuring Paul Csomo)

Who doesn’t like Spider-man? You know, besides JJ Jameson and a hoard of villains and whatever friends he’s blowing off without a good explanation because secret identities need to be protected? Join Chris and special guest Paul Csomo from Varmints as …

Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer. One-time personal assistant to Galactus, now not so much. Join Chris and special guest Josh Bowman of Fait Deficit as they take a look at this wonderfully misunderstood character along with another LJN classic on the NES. You can find Pl…

Punisher for NES and Game Boy

The Punisher is a great character with a rich history. From killing the Marvel Universe to hunting Spider-Man to being as close to a hero as a stone cold killer can get, we’re taking a look at a brief glimpse into the Punisher comic universe and then d…

Little Nemo

Ah, this little hidden gem works on multiple levels. Listen in as Chris and his special guest/wife Kayleigh take a look at the Little Nemo comics, animated movie, and the game for the NES. Check out the image gallery to see samples of the comics, scene…

Uncanny X-Men

X-Men is one of the most beloved comic franchises there is, no question about it. So of course they get this LJN steaming pile of shit. Honestly, I want to just go crawl in a hole and cry myself to sleep. Jay and Miles are the best and there’s so much …

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Arcade Game

We have our first revisit to a franchise, so if you haven’t checked out our episode about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles you should probably do that. Screenshots from the games: The arcade version is beautiful. I mean seriously, look at this! The NES one…

Dick Tracy

We knew basically nothing about Dick Tracy coming into this. Well, nothing except that he wears yellow and he’s a detective. So clean slate for this show! Thanks to the Meddling Kids Podcast for providing us with a rather appropriate promo to drop. Sea…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a game we all know from a comic series we all know exists. Ha, joke’s on us because most of the people I know grew up on the cartoons.