What's Your Grail Tale?
Spec Tales

Every comic book has a story, and so does every collector. From epic grail tales to new comic book reviews and speculation talk — this podcast covers it all. Tune in every Wednesday as we dive into the collecting culture with comic book creators, collectors, and industry influencers.

Recent Episodes

Welcome to the Resurrection: Gold Key Launches into the Modern Age

March 22, 2023

One of the most epic grail talers from 2022 is back to deliver even more comic excellence. Yes, Lance Linderman the co-owner of Gold Key Comics is back for another round, and this time he's brought a special guest. Writer an…

All Grails No Tales — Jake and Jesús Fly Solo Again

March 8, 2023

Jesús and Jake take on another episode flying solo. With a veritable smorgasbord of recent pickups and speculation comics to talk about, there's definitely something for all collectors. The real news is the announcement of a…

The Return of Newbie Comics and the Most Suspenseful Grail Tale

Feb. 22, 2023

The man, the myth, the Canadian Joel — AKA Newbie Comics — is back in the studio to chat about his suspenseful grail tale and what comes after acquiring your mountain-top grail. Newbie also happens to be one of the best comi…

Welcome to 2023 and the Hiatus Sandwich

Feb. 8, 2023

Prepare for the takeover because the break is over! After nearly a 2 month hiatus from the show, Jake and Jesús return to the mics to chat about how they spent their time away and what 2023 has in store. The guys also discus…

2022 Finale — Hoarders Paradise Listener-Submitted Grail Tale

Dec. 21, 2022

To close out 2022, we're flying solo without a guest and bringing the heat with one more listener-submitted grail tale for the road. It's a hoarder's paradise of a story about a listener who obtained a storage locker full of…

W. Maxwell Prince and the Spec Tales Grail Tale of Destiny

Dec. 14, 2022

Acclaimed comic writer W. Maxwell Prince joins the show to discuss the upcoming re-release of his and Martín Morazzo's series Art Brut. Prince also chats with us about the duos highly successful horror series Ice Cream Man a…