Major Issues Podcast
374 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsA podcast for comic book readers tackling some of the best stories ever written! Also reviewing the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media!
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Ep 173: DC Comics Presents: Future State
April 14, 2021 13:03 - 3 hours - 260 MBWith the destruction of The Darkest Knight at the end of Dark Knights Death Metal, the DC Universe looks forward to a familiar but also strange future. A future where Gotham is ruled by a militant force led by The Magistrate, Jon Kent is the savior of Metropolis and Diana faces off against a faceless foe at the end of time. Could this be a sign of things to come? What does this future say about what happens to these iconic characters? We talk all that in more at this glimpse into the "Future...
EP 172: Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's Fantastic Four (2015)
April 07, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWith #RestoreTheSnyderVerse taking the internet by storm, there has been a lot of talk about bad film productions and unreleased directors cut. We thought we'd take the conversation ever FURTHER by talking about a comic book film that never OFFICIALLY saw the light of day; Roger Corman's Fantastic Four. More so than review the actual film we talk about the documentary surrounding the ill-fated film: Doomed The Untold Story of Roger Corman's Fantastic Four! Please leave us a review on ITunes...
Ep 171: CBC March Sadness (2021) A 'Which Was Worse' Tournament!
March 31, 2021 13:38 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe Which Was Worse series on the Major Issues Podcast is where we take two critically maligned films and debate which was actually worse. After 8 of those episodes, we had an idea. What if we put those 16 properties in a March Madness style tournament? Could we definitively figure out the worst film in the Which Was Worse series? Well we are going to do our best to find out! With heavy hitters like Catwoman, Fant4stic, and X-Men Origins Wolverine in the brackets this might be harder than we...
Ep 170: Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) Recap & Review
March 24, 2021 19:20 - 3 hours - 196 MBThe bell has been rung. The fight has been won. After four years of campaigns, hashtags, and reshoots, Zack Snyder's original vision for the Justice League is here, but is it an improvement on the original? Coming in just a bit over four hours of content, there is a lot to discuss when it comes to an unshackled Snyder in regards to the DCEU. What direction will DC go in now? Should Snyder get another bite of the proverbial apple? When will we #ReleaseTheHotDogCut? Some of those questions and...
Ep 169: House of M (Main Story) Recap and Review!
March 17, 2021 13:22 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBNow that the dust has settled in Westview and with WandaVision in our rearview, now is the perfect time to talk what could quite possibly be the biggest Scarlet Witch story to date; the universe changing House of M written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel. The story follows the horrific events of Avengers: Disassembled where The Scarlet Witch with revenge on her mind kills several Avengers using her unpredictable chaos magic. The aftermath saw the disbandment of the ...
Ep 168: WandaVision (2021) Recap & Review
March 16, 2021 21:20 - 2 hours - 135 MBOh MCU how we have missed you! Just like old friends meeting together for the first time in a long time it turns out we have ALOT to be filled in on when it comes to our favorite Avenging Couple of Wanda Maximoff and the Vision. Last we saw of these two, Vision was brutally neutralized by the Mad Titan Thanos, and Wanda was mourning her lost love after Avengers Endgame. How exactly has the Vision returned? What is the mental state of Wanda Maximoff one of the most tragic figures in the Marve...
Ep 167: Sam Wilson's Captain America (Retrospective)
March 03, 2021 13:53 - 1 hour - 89 MBSam Wilson just can't catch a break. Ever since he took on the mantle of Captain America (which was bestowed upon him by the original Steve Rogers) he has become a political lightning rod, inadvertently inciting divisiveness wherever the hero goes. In this retrospective, we take a deep look at Nick Spencer's take on the Sentinel of Liberty and why Sam's turn with the shield was met with so much controversy. Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcaster...
Ep 166: DC 'Love Is A Battlefield' (2020) Recap and Review!
February 25, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBValentine's Day 2021 has come and gone, but there seems to still be some love in the air! In a celebration of the diverse forms love can take, DC Comics decided to release 'Love Is A Battlefield', an 80-Page/ 10-story anthology series following specific DC characters on the most romantic of days. Join us as we discuss the "friendzone", talk gender roles and give our ideas of what other couples could have been included in this Valentine's Day Hangover Edition of the Major Issues Podcast! Ple...
Ep 165: Harley Quinn Season 1 & 2 Recap and Review!
February 25, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBHello Love Birds and Lonely Hearts! With the dust of Valentine's day 2021 finally settling, we decided to take a look a show that dissects love in all its various forms, from dealing with a bad breakup, to finding your soul mate. Harley Quinn, which debuted on the DCUniverse app in 2019 more heart than you expect, mixed with enough F-Bombs and gratuitous violence to appeal to the psycho in all of us. Join the Don and his guest of honor (his very own sister!) as the siblings tackle toxic rela...
Ep 164: Dark Nights: DEATH METAL Recap & Review
February 11, 2021 00:14 - 2 hours - 112 MBPerpetua, the creator of the Multiverse with the villainous Batman Who Laughs at her side, has taken over the Multiverse as we know it, plunging it into a dystopian hellscape filled to the brim with nightmare versions of Batman. Our heroes have been split up, some imprisoned, others in hiding and rulers like Wonder Woman and Aquaman have joined Perpetua to save their respective peoples. Can our heroes stop Perpetua before she manages to corrupt it all? What kind of world will be left after t...
Ep: 163: The New Mutants (2020) Recap & Review
February 03, 2021 13:35 - 1 hour - 78 MBIt was supposed to be the start of a new generation of heroes. It was supposed to be the last grasp at greatness for a franchise on it’s last legs. It was supposed to come out 4 separate times over the last 4 years. That’s right, this week we are talking The New Mutants in a full recap and review! The long-awaited, and incredibly frustrating entry in the Fox X-Men universe left many scratching their heads, but what did the guys at CBC think? Join us as we talk bears, buffalo wings and more B...
Ep 162: Daredevil : The Director's Cut(2003) Recap & Review!
January 27, 2021 12:49 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe year is 2003. You just got finished beating GTA: Vice City and can't wait to download the new Linkin Park new album on Limewire. You just put on your freshest velour tracksuit, and are ready to finally see Daredevil in his live-action debut. You finally see the film and are floored with how good it was...or wasnt? In this episode of the Major Issues Podcast we take off those deliciously deceptive rose-colored glasses and revisit Daredevil from 2003 in celebration of Elektra's 40 year s i...
Ep 161: The Best and Worst of 2020!
January 20, 2021 12:50 - 2 hours - 199 MB2020 is in the books, and what a uniquely bleak year it was. From film delays to deaths, quarantines and riots it was a year like no other. Join the guys at Comic Book Clique as they sift through the year that was 2020 and look for a some nuggets of good within the bad. With all of the feature films, televisions shows, comics and news to come out of 2020, will the good outweigh the bad? Or was 2020 more fortuitous then we gave it credit for? Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow...
Ep 160: Hawkeye by Matt Fraction Pt 2 (#12-22 + Annual 1)
January 13, 2021 14:03 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBReady. Aim. FIRE! We are BACK to finish up our review of Matt Fraction’s Hawkeye, tackling issues 12-22 (& Annual #1) and boy does it get good! Not only are we treated to some surprisingly inspiring “brotherly love” when Clint’s brother Barney comes into town, but when Kate finally has enough of Clint. She sets her sights on LA and tries to conquer the City of Angel by herself! In a tale that only Fraction can tell, we are filled to the brim with laughter, sympathy, and overall admiration fo...
Ep 159: Hawkeye by Matt Fraction Pt 1(#1-11)
January 07, 2021 00:26 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWith 2021 as untouched as fresh snow, it is important for all of us to keep our eye on the target when it comes to setting goals for the new year. Even when doing so we have to remember we are only human. Those two sentiments also describe Clint Barton as written in the critically claimed Hawkeye series written by Matt Fraction w/ art by David Aja. In the first of this TWO PART PODCAST we go over the first 11 issues of the series, discuss the relationship between Kate Bishop and Clint, and f...
Ep 158: Wonder Woman 1984 (WW84) Recap & Review!
December 30, 2020 15:09 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB2020 might go down as one of the most divisive years in recent memory, so how fitting is it that the final comic book major motion picture of 2020 would split the CBM audience! Wonder Woman 1984 is a quiet departure from its 2017 predecessor, but is that a good thing? Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of what was probably the most anticipated sequel of 2020, while discussing its themes, villains, and the news of a greenlight sequel. The Lasso of Truth will compel us to give our rawest...
Ep 157: Wonder Woman (2017) Recap and Review!
December 23, 2020 15:29 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIt took Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman over 75 years to make her cinematic debut with the relatively unknown Gal Gadot in the title role. After a stellar debut in Batman V Superman, many wondered how a Wonder Woman film would fair. Let's take a trip back to 2017 revisit the cultural touchstone that is the first Wonder Woman film as we talk Ares, Chris Pine and Gal Gadot's chemistry, and the depiction of the Amazons en route to Wonder Woman 1984. Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can g...
Major Issues Annual #3: Unpacking Disney's Investors Day 2020
December 16, 2020 22:20 - 2 hours - 134 MBHappy THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Major Issues Podcast! In his annual, The Don will travel far and wide to link up with his cohosts and discuss the motherload of announcements made at Disney Investors Day this past week. Join The Don as he uses his trusty Infinity Gauntlet (See Annual #1) to traverse time and space while also talking the latest, greatest and all things Marvel! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us where ever podcas...
Ep 156: Which WAS Worse VIII - Trial of The Incredible Hulk (1984) Vs Justice League of America (1997)
December 09, 2020 13:19 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWith the announcement that we will be able to witness Wonder Woman 1984 from the comfort of our own homes via HBO Max, there is no better time to review TWO Straight-To-TV Comic Book Movies from yesteryear. In a WHICH WAS WORSE first, we will be pitting two films that have NEVER had a theatrical release. In one corner is Marvel’s The Trail of The Incredible Hulk from 1985 which features, of all things, a cameo from the Man without Fear himself, Daredevil! In the other corner, the infamous pi...
Ep 155: Fantastic First Impressions in TV and Film History!
December 02, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThe collective minds of fans everywhere exploded this week as Rosario Dawson made her debut on the Mandalorian playing the cult-favorite character Ahsoka Tano. Not only was this character introduction into the greater Star Wars Universe handled masterfully, but it delighted die-hard fans while informing new ones as to why they should care about the orange skinned heroine. This got us thinking. What are the most FANTASTIC FIRST IMPRESSIONS in Comic Book Film and TV history? Join us as we rund...
Ep 154: Doomsday Clock Review!
November 25, 2020 18:56 - 1 hour - 121 MBTick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Three years ago DC Comics embarked on an incredibly ambitious task that would see them cross over their main universe with a host of Watchmen characters. A story that was meant to span 1 year, ended up suffering from editorial issues and production woes, but after the dust settles....is it any good? As time marches on in the DC Universe we revisit Doomsday Clock, discuss its themes, and try to guess what writer Geoff Johns was really trying to say. Nothing ever ends b...
Ep 153: Stargirl (2020) Season 1 Review!
November 18, 2020 17:06 - 2 hours - 114 MBWhen Courtney Whitmore aka Stargirl first moved to Blue Valley, Nebraska, she thought she would die of boredom. Little did she know her life was in danger for other reasons! Stargirl, whose first season just concluded earlier this year, became a bright spot in an otherwise bleak 2020. The show manages to toe-the-line between adorable and dangerous as it introduces the Injustice Society to a whole new generation, whilst tackling some teen adversity at the same time. Grab your cosmic staff, pu...
Ep 152: Jessica Jones Season 1 Review
November 12, 2020 02:27 - 2 hours - 117 MBFive years ago Kristen Ritter came bursting onto the MCU scene breathing life to the lesser-known Jessica Jones. While the series has had some highs and lows, Season 1 of Jessica Jones stands out for tackling tough subject matter, handling adult themes, and portraying PTSD in a way no superhero show had before. Add an enigmatic performance by David Tennant as the sadistic Kilgrave to the mix and you have a "Jewel" of Superhero television. Join us as we revisit the first time we met Jessica J...
Ep 151: Keepin' Up With The Aspiring Kryptonian
November 04, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBLook up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, its one of the biggest Superman fans in the Multiverse, The Aspiring Kryptonian herself, Tasmin! The Superman Superfan and collector has been making waves, being featured on the BBC network and DC Fandome amongst other things. In this episode, Tasmin jumps in the hot seat to talk all things Clark Kent/Kal El, including her favorite version of Lois Lane, whether or not Superman should have a secret identity, and why the world is big enough fo...
Ep 150: Constantine (2005) Recap and Review!
October 28, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 101 MBEPISODE 150 is upon us...but so is Halloween! In order to celebrate both, we are going to discuss everyone's favorite working class warlock, the cynical sorcerer and manipulative magician John Constantine! Not only has Constantine managed to keep himself relevant for the last 35 years but his popularity was at its peak in 2005 when he was given his own feature film. In this HISTORICAL episode we tackle the movie, the tale its based on (Dangerous Habits by Garth Ennis) and debate the similari...
Ep 149: Killmonger: By Any Means (Comic Review)
October 21, 2020 12:57 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB🔥 “The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth” - African Proverb 🔥The story of Killmonger is one of belonging, destiny, and ostracization. Even as the villain of the popular Black Panther film, Erik's message of "blood for blood" seems to resonate with some. Join us as we review the comic Killmonger: By Any Means and do a deep dive into one of the most dangerous psyches in Marvel. Is anger always justified? Does "an eye for an eye" work? Tune in and get...
Ep 148: The Boys (Season 2) Review!
October 14, 2020 14:05 - 2 hours - 144 MBThe Boys are back in town! When we last left Billy Butcher and his lot, things were not looking good for the anti-supe squad. This season, there are even more twists and turns as The Seven gets a new member in the social media savvy Stormfront, Billy gets reunited with the love of his life, and we get way more Billy Joel than we predicted. That plus Dawn of the Seven, Brave Maeve Lasagna, and Homelander loving himself as only he could, in our Season 2 breakdown of The Boys on Amazon Prime Vi...
Ep 147: Justice League/ Power Rangers by Tom Taylor (Comic Review)
October 07, 2020 20:02 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers were a pop culture phenomenon for anyone born in the 90's. With their fighting skills, cool gadgets and dino-themed robots, there was almost no team cooler. But what happens when these "Teenagers with Attitude" collide with the world's most FAMOUS superhero team, the Justice League? Watch fandoms collide as the likes of Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman meet the Power Rangers for the first time, and brace yourself as forces of evil join together to rid the ...
Ep 146: Dr Strange: The Oath (Recap and Review!)
September 30, 2020 12:07 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThe Sorcerer Supreme has been SHOT! When the Sanctum Sanctorum is broken into and Dr. Strange is shot, it's up to the veteran magic-user to track down the culprits and retrieve one of the most sought-after items he has even been in possession of...a cure for all disease. Can the former surgeon solve the mystery and save the world from a mysterious and malicious threat? Tune in to our review of Dr. Strange: The Oath and find out! If you're a Dr. Strange fan, this episode is can't miss and jus...
Ep 145: The Stories That Changed Batman Forever
September 23, 2020 23:25 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis past weekend was Batman Day! (Sep 19th) To celebrate we decided to talk the latest and greatest stories that changed the way we look at Batman today. Whether it be Golden Age, Silver Age, or Modern-day comics, video game franchises, or live-action films, Batman has some of the greatest stories of any comic book character ever. Join us as we gush over some of the best stories ever printed, by some of the heaviest hitters in the comic industry, and try our best to nail what makes Batman s...
Ep 144: For The PODCAST That Has Everything (Black Mercy Retrospective)
September 16, 2020 19:04 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWhen Alan Moore first wrote "For The Man Who Has Everything", for Superman Annual #11 he set out to tell a story that explored the Man of Steel's deepest desires. Still considered one of the best single issue stories of all time, the duo behind Watchmen churned out an instant classic that had ripple effects on the comic book medium. Almost 20 years later, the story has been adapted in animation, has had its elements replicated in live-action, and just as recently as the year 2020 has spawned...
Ep 143: The Joker 80th Anniversary Comic Review!
September 09, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBQuite possibly the most popular supervillain in comic book history, The Joker has managed to stay relevant and on the tongues of fans for 80 years. During that time he has adapted and evolved as different creative teams do their best to make their version of the Clown Prince of Crime memorable. DC’s has chosen to commemorate those 8 decades of the dastardly degenerate with a 100-page Super Spectacular, giving the best and brightest artists and writers a shot at celebrating the Harlequin of H...
Ep 142: Which WAS Worst VII: Superman IV (1987) VS Batman & Robin (1997)
September 02, 2020 14:50 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBUnwatchable. Franchise Killers. The Worst of The Worst. These are the words used to describe two films that are largely panned by your modern comic book fan. Before the days of the MCU or DC's Cinematic Multiverse two films managed to damage any chances of a future for their potential franchises. That's right folk in this edition of Which WAS Worse, we argue which is actually the poorer film Superman IV: A Quest For Peace or Batman And Robin. It's a no holds barred debate with a clear winner...
Ep 141: Discussing DC Fandome!
August 26, 2020 21:42 - 2 hours - 145 MBDC's first-ever virtual convention DC Fandome is in the books! With it, came a slew of teasers, news, announcements, and surprises for all your favorite DC properties. In this episode The Don and Yogi geek out over some of the cooler teases while raising eyebrows about other goings-on in the industry. Join us as we try to predict the plot of The Batman, debate The Snyder Cut and try to guess who's gonna die in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow...
Ep 140: Thanos Wins (Comic) Recap and Review!
August 19, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 77 MB“The Phoenix burns, Galactus devours, the Watchers witness, the Celestials judge. Thanos lives. Thanos denies. Thanos wins.” That is the order of the Marvel Comics UNiverse as we know it, but what if Thanos got what he wanted? What if the undeniable fate of The Mad Titan is truly unavoidable? Thanos Wins (Thanos #13-18) does it's best to answer that question. Written by Donny Cates, Thanos Lives looks at the Marvel Universe millions of years into the future. It is a future in which Thanos h...
Ep 139: Doom Patrol S2 Recap & Review!
August 13, 2020 00:09 - 2 hours - 112 MBThe World's Strangest Superheroes are back and better than ever! The Doom Patrol has returned to DCUniverse (And HBOMax) and we couldn't be happier with this second season. The gang is all together but still reeling from their battle with Mr. Nobody, while mysterious villains prepare to come out of the woodwork to test Robotman, Negative Man, Elastigirl, Crazy Jane and Cyborg. When Niles Caulder's daughter Dorothy gets loose with the power to bring her imaginary friends to life, it becomes a...
Ep 138: Umbrella Academy Season 2 Recap and Review!
August 05, 2020 12:30 - 2 hours - 142 MBLast year we were BLOWN AWAY by the first season of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix. The sibling rivalry, superpowers, and action-packed episodes made it a front runner for best comic book TV show of 2019. Season 2 dropped this weekend, and boy it did not disappoint. Stranded in the 60s, just days away from armageddon, the Umbrella Academy finds themselves as the only ones that can stop this world from ending. Can they stop bickering long enough to return things back to normal? Check out thi...
Ep 137: Guardians of The Galaxy (2014) Recap & Review (W/ Peter Melnick!)
July 29, 2020 12:23 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn 2014, a film was released that changed the way we think of comic book movies, raccoons, and cassette players. That film was James Gunn's Guardians Of The Galaxy and with it's release came an awesome amount of heart, humor, and heroics from a team most knew nothing about! Over half a decade later Star-Lord, Groot, Rocket, Drax, and Gamora are household names sharing screen time with Iron Man and the Mad Titan Thanos himself. Join the Don as he's joined by Peter Melnick, self-professed Star...
Ep 136:The Sentry/ Sentry VS The Void (2000) Recap and Review!
July 22, 2020 20:03 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBEven though he was born a normal man, in a normal body Robert Reynolds can't help but think he used to be something SUPER. The trouble is he can't seem to get anyone to believe him. He is also constantly hearing a dark brooding voice whispering evil things in his ear. Can Robert solve this SUPER mystery before the evil inside can destroy the entire world or is all of this just a dream? Welcome to Sentry the 5 part mini-series written by Paul Jenkins. The story serves as equal parts dejavu an...
Ep 135: The Irredeemable Ant-Man Part II (#7-12) Recap & Review!
July 15, 2020 13:09 - 2 hours - 108 MBLast week we broke down the introduction of a brand new Ant-Man to the Marvel Universe. This week we review the second half of that story which follows reluctant hero Eric O'Grady as he tries his best to be a superhero while evading S.H.I.E.L.D. who want him arrested for stealing a super suit. The twist and turns don't stop there, as we see how Eric handles being a member of Damage Control, getting a new love interest, and a new best friend. Can he truly change? Is Eric turning over a new le...
Ep 134: The Irredeemable Ant-Man Part I (#1-6) Recap & Review!
July 08, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBEric O'Grady is not your typical S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. He's lazy, aloof, and spends his days staring at a monitor in the surveillance room. His fellow agents seem more heroic, but O'Grady rather pick up chicks, sleep in and avoid responsibility at all costs. Unfortunately for our friend Eric, he comes into possession of a new and improved Ant-Man suit, and hijinx ensues. Join us as we talk about the most reluctant hero we have ever discussed: The IRREDEEMABLE Ant-Man If you can, please leave ...
Ep 133: Agent Carter Complete Series Review!
July 01, 2020 16:22 - 2 hours - 121 MBIt is 4th of July weekend 2020, so we thought instead of tackling traditional patriotic heroes in the comic book lexicon, we would take a look at what is quite possibly the most patriotic hero ever. The “Sentinel of Liberty” himself, Captain America is known for his stars and stripes but as important as “The Man Behind The Shield” is, we are here to talk about “The Woman Behind The Man Behind The Shield”. That's right, for this episode of the Major Issues Podcast we will be discussing the en...
Ep 132: Road To Metal (Snyder's JL Part II)
June 25, 2020 00:12 - 25 minutes - 138 MBPerpetua is knocking on the door, and with her comes DOOM! In the next episode leading to DC's Death Metal we review issues #19-39 of Justice League written by Scott Snyder. We pick up where we left off, with our heroes doing their best to turn the world towards Justice as the nefarious Lex Luthor and his Legion of Doom hot on their trail. Journey with us to the 6th Dimension, The 1940s, and one million years into the future as the Justice League traverses time and space. in hopes of stoppin...
Ep 131: Road To Death Metal (Snyder's JL Part I)
June 17, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe never knew when starting this podcast that we would be the shepherds, leading new comic readers through some of the biggest DC Crossovers since Rebirth started, but here we are! We tackled Dark Nights Metal. We demolished No Justice and Flash War. Now to get ready for Death Metal, we are embarking on a journey to discuss what Scott Snyder is doing with The Justice League. Snyder, who wrote Metal and will write Death Metal placed his Justice League run right in the middle of these massive ...
Ep 130: A History of Violence (Film and Book) Review!
June 10, 2020 12:18 - 2 hours - 119 MBPicture it. You're a small town man, living his small town life. You have a beautiful wife, a growing son, and precocious little daughter. You've come to love your little community, and own a soda shop right in the middle of it. You play baseball with neighbors, know the sheriff on a first name basis, and spend most of your time serving members of your hamlet. Then, all of a sudden, dangerous men come into town. INTO YOUR TOWN. They think you're some guy named Joey who did some very bad thin...
Ep 129: Iron Man: Extremis/ Iron Man 3
June 03, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBAlthough it was a financial success, many saw Iron Man 3 as the weakest of the Tony Stark trilogy. In the search of how the mighty had fallen, we came across the original source material for the film. Written by Warren Ellis and published between 2005 and 2006 Iron Man: Extremis is the modern take on the Tony Stark mythos, and manages to give us just enough backstory to care about the future of the Armored Avenger. It also introduces Extremis, which is a big plot point in the film. So what a...
Ep 128: Alan Moore & Twilight of The Superheroes
May 27, 2020 11:30 - 2 hours - 146 MBNot every story that is pitched to publishers sees the light of day. That's exactly what happened in the late 1980s when, off the success of Watchmen, its writer Alan Moore attempted to pitch a massive DC crossover event titled Twilight of Superheroes. The pitch was denied and the story never saw the light of day, but what if it did? In this in-depth episode we comb through all 33 pages of Alan Moore's pitch which is full to the brim with violence, depression and the derelict heroes that has...
Ep 127: Major News/Stargirl Pilot!
May 20, 2020 13:05 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB2020 continues to be absolutely insane and unpredictable! In this episode we talk about current events like the return of the Snyder Cut of Justice League, Pattinson refusing to work out as Batman, and react in REAL-TIME to the news of Ruby Rose stepping down as Batwoman. We also talk the return of The Boys, Doom Patrol, and Umbrella Academy. All that plus a look at the most recent DC/CW show to make its debut Stargirl. We take a deep dive into the pilot and give our thoughts on this freshma...
Ep 126: Wolverine: Old Man Logan Recap and Review
May 13, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB“I'm the best there is at what I do, but what I do best isn't very nice.” That's the famous catchphrase from the clawed and flawed Canadian hero known to the public as Wolverine. From the comics to the big screen, with various forms of animation and adaptation in between, Logan is one of the most popular superheroes of all time. Mark Millar's Wolverine: Old Man Logan takes the character we know and love and puts him in a world we don't understand. A world without X-Men. A world with no Aveng...
Ep 125: Marvel's Runaways #1-18 (S1 & 2) Review!
May 06, 2020 20:14 - 2 hours - 127 MBA wise Will once said "Parents just don't understand." No one feels this sentiment more than the topic of our episode this week Marvel's Runaways! Created in 2003 by Brian K. Vaughan to attract young readers, the Runaways are a group of ragtag teens who discover their parents are evil villains! What do you do when the people you trust are up to no good? You create a superhero team and seek justice! The series was so popular it spawned a series on HULU! In this episode, we go over the first 1...