Comic Book Club: Tiffany Babb Is A Comics Staple

In this episode of Comic Book Club, hosts Alex and Justin welcome back Tiffany Babb, a longtime comics journalist and creator of The Comics Courier, to discuss her new monthly zine, The Comic Staple, currently live on Kickstarter. With a funding goal of $7,000 and already surpassing $18,000, the zine aims to provide a concise, print-based guide to the month’s most essential comics—offering short reviews, recommendations, interviews, and spotlights on local shops and artists. Tiffany emphasizes the project’s mission to combat information overload by curating trusted voices and offering a tactile, offline alternative to the constant digital news cycle. The episode also takes a poignant turn as chef Brett Macris shares the tragic loss of his friend Michael Garcia, a beloved New Orleans community figure and Marine veteran, who was fatally shot in a random act of violence. The hosts honor Michael with a GoFundMe fundraiser and a special incentive: the top donor will receive a custom apron sewn by Brett. The episode closes with audience Q&A, covering topics from historical comic eras to the delayed Spider-Verse film, while the hosts preview upcoming releases like Ice Cream Man #45 and Ultimate Wolverine’s final issue.