Battle Of The Atom: Secret Invasion
Hello normal human podcast listeners, we are your regular human hosts. Nothing is wrong. He loves you.Ranked this episode: Secret Invasion: X-Men X-Factor/She-Hulk: Secret Invasion Captain Britain & The MI:13 #1-4
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Gabby Misses The Hellfire Gala In Our Exclusive New Mutants #19 Preview
The social event of the season is underway as the new X-Men were just revealed at the Hellfire Gala. Next week has the long awaited “fireworks” and the best possible chance that the X-Men are moving to Mars (as was foretold). But until then, the New Mutants are going to dance the night away in…
Korvac Comes Alive in a Darkly Funny Iron Man #9
Witness the profound loneliness of the “perfect man” in Iron Man #9. Pulling the antagonist into center stage, this ninth installment of the Armored Avenger’s solo title puts Michael Korvac’s past, present, and future into focus as he continues his crusade toward Taa II…with an unlikely ally now in tow. Written by Christopher Cantwell, drawn…
Punisher and Elektra Put Together Some Kinda Suicide Squad in Heroes Reborn: Squadron Savage #1
Marvel’s Summer event mixes some Black Mirror with black ops in Heroes Reborn: Squadron Savage #1, in which Elektra and Frank Castle lead a band of mind-wiped cutthroats that “protect” America’s interests in the dark. Written by Ethan Sacks, drawn by Luca Pizzari, colored by Carlos Lopez, lettered by Travis Lanham. Heroes Reborn dips back…
There’s Nothing Wonder-ful About the Pastiche of Heroes Reborn #6
Wonder meets Might in Heroes Reborn #6. As the event moves into its Avengers-focused endgame, we play audience to the trials and tribulations of the Power Princess, one of the Squadron Supreme’s biggest guns…who herself is faced with a figure from Marvel’s godly past. Written by Jason Aaron, drawn by Erica D’Urso & Ed McGuinness,…
Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton #1 Will Make You Cry While You Soil Yourself Laughing
The world’s most unlikable action star has been found dead, and his previous TV sidekicks are looking to solve the mystery. But how can you catch a murderer when almost everyone hated the victim? Now, these sidekicks are going to learn what it means to be the stars of the show … that is, if…
Batgirl Meets Ghost-Spider in Our Spoiler-Free Review of Heroes Reborn: Night-Gwen #1
Marvel & DC are not comic companies. This should not be shocking to people who have paid attention at any point in their lifetime—they also aren’t film, television, or entertainment companies. In the same way that McDonald’s value doesn’t come from burgers, but from real estate, the Big 2’s value doesn’t come from their stories….
Battle Of The Atom: $50 Hat
We just love it when the X-Men team up with their great pal Spider-Man. These are some of those time. It’s not just just a Marvel 2-In-1, it’s a a 3-In-1. Good times to be had by all.Ranked This episode: Marvel Team-Up #100 (Karma, Storm & Black Panther) Marvel Team-Up #149 (Cannonball) Marvel Team-Up #150…
Heroes Reborn #5 Is A (Not So) Serious Riff On a DC Classic
Marvel Comics’ DC tribute continues with a twisted riff on Arkham Asylum in Heroes Reborn #5. Written by Jason Aaron, drawn by R.M. Guera & Ed McGuinness, inked by Mark Morales, colored by Giulia Brusco & Matthew Wilson, and lettered by Cory Petit. Heroes Reborn #5’s title is “The Pageant of The Masters of Nocturnal…
Heroes Reborn: Marvel Double Action #1 Swings for Nostalgia But Strikes Out
It’s a flashback tale for the Squadron Supreme, as the Heroes Reborn universe explores a fateful night for Nighthawk and the Falcon. Heroes Reborn: Double Action #1 is written by Tim Seeley, drawn by Dan Jurgens, inked by Scott Hanna, colored by Chris Sotomayor, and lettered by Cory Petit. Presented as a “reprint” of one…
Heroes Reborn: American Knights #1 Is A Major Dud
Heroes Reborn gets a whole freaking Gotham Central to itself in Heroes Reborn: American Knights #1. Swapping out Gotham City for Washington, DC, this noir-heavy tie-in finds Police Commissioner Luke Cage and his shift roster of honest detectives tackling police corruption from within. Handled with grace and tact, I’m sure. Written by Paul Grist. Drawn…
Infinite Destinies Begins In Iron Man Annual #1
Tony Stark’s low-fi hot streak continues in Iron Man Annual #1. Turned onto the trail of some Science-Crime by Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Iron Man takes it to the streets…and comes face-to-face with the core trauma that made him the Armored Avenger! Written by Jed McKay. Drawn by Ibraim Roberson. Colored by Rachelle Rosenberg. Lettered by…
Battle Of The Atom #200: The Trial Of The BotA Boys
Because you demanded it, Zack & Adam are put on trial for their crimes of ranking X-Men stories badly for 199 weeks straight. Now? Their podcast is on the line as the rank harder than they have ever ranked before in this star studded 200th episode. The Trial Of Jean Grey The Trial Of Juggernaut…
The Immortal Hulk Versus The Mighty Avengers In Our Exclusive Preview Of Immortal Hulk #47
It had to happen. Since their first battle in Immortal Hulk #7 nearly three years ago the Avengers had to take the fight back to the Immortal Hulk. The last time they fought, Hulk’s body was chopped up into tiny pieces and placed in sealed jars. It didn’t stop him. Now, in Immortal Hulk #47,…
Meet DC’s Favorite Space Cop in Heroes Reborn #4
The stars declare “DOCTOR SPECTRUM MUST DIE!!!” in Heroes Reborn #4. Focusing on the cosmic expanse of the Heroes Reborn universe, the Squadron Supreme’s resident space-fascist takes center stage. And reveals that this event might have a lot more of a satirical bite than we give it credit for. Written by Jason Aaron. Drawn by…