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Ed Brisson (Iron Fist, Batman, Comeback) is on the show to talk about his new SilverHawks comic series from Dynamite Entertainment. Issue one comes out January 29th, and it's the first SilverHawks anything in nearly 40 yrs! Ed also breaks down his career working as a comic book writer, growing Read More

Let us know what you thinkCourse Description: We kickoff our Countdown to Captain America: Brave New World. We take a look at the character dynamics from 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier', particularly focusing on the significance of the shield and the evolving legacy of Captain America.Today's Syllabus: Various aspects of Captain Read More

This episode was originally released in January 2023 as Ep. 379. Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series! Today, we're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private and beloved creators: Bill Watterson. Hear Read More

Let us know what you thinkCourse Description: We take a look at various characters and episodes from comic book-based TV shows and movies. We also explore connections with broader mythologies and other media, mentioning the potential for future expansions in the DC Universe.Today's Syllabus:Heroism, villainy, and the complex relationshipsNarrative arcs Read More

Let us know what you thinkCourse Description: We continue our multi-part discussion on the Creature Commandos, delving deep into the backstories and characteristics. We take a comprehensive look at the narrative threads and emotional tensions within this universe.Today's Syllabus: Potential for a big character momentHuman emotion and connection Complex relationships between Read More

Christopher Carter is the CEO & Founder of GlobalComix, a new digital comic platform and comic reader app that's quickly growing in popularity among comic fans and comic creators around the world. Chris joins me to talk about the future of digital comics, old-school manga fan forums, hot spots around Read More

Let us know what you thinkCourse Description:  Master Juishin and the newly dubbed Zero Cool return to delve into the newly released DC series 'Creature Commandos' on HBO Max. They also touch upon the impact of James Gunn's creative vision and the importance of focusing on lesser-known characters to enrich Read More

Let us know what you thinkThe Direct Edition and Moose discuss various aspects of the upcoming game Marvel Rivals, particularly focusing on server issues, monetization models, and character comparisons to other popular games like Overwatch and Fortnite. The hosts delve into the intricacies of managing server capacity and financial constraints Read More

This week's episode was originally recorded for Patreon, but it's the holidays, so we're sharing it with everyone! Drew and I celebrated another Friday bonus pod by answering fan mail questions and talking about some recent comic news (Invincible S3 trailer, new Battle Beast series, & Godzilla vs Marvel ). Read More

Let us know what you thinkThe Direct Edition and Moose get into the exciting details surrounding the launch of Marvel Rivals. They discuss character reveals such as Squirrel Girl, Magneto, and Hulk, and explore their unique abilities and potential gameplay mechanics. They also examine the upcoming season zero content, character Read More

Let us know what you thinkThe Direct Edition and Moose delve into the impressive roster of 'Marvel Rivals,' which boasts 33 playable characters at launch. They discuss characters like Jeff the Landshark, his team-up abilities, and unique features of other characters such as Peni Parker, Groot, Dr. Strange, and Magneto. Read More

I'm back at Gotham City Limit for Ep. 443, chatting with everyone's favorite comic shop owner, Ben Kingsbury, about what it was like to run a comic shop in 2024. We talked about what's new at the shop, industry trends we want to see stay/ leave in 2025, and got Read More

Let us know what you thinkHost The Direct Edition and Moose discuss the upcoming release of Marvel Rivals, a new hero shooter set to launch on December 6th. With vivid enthusiasm, they delve into their excitement for the game’s characters, including Storm, Namor, Squirrel Girl, and more. The conversation covers Read More

In honor of the John Stewart statue that was unveiled this month, this week's episode is a re-release of Ep. 338! Revisit our contribution to the 2021 Justice League-themed podcast crossover event: UNITE THE SEVEN, and join us as we explore the creation of John Stewart by comic legend Neal Read More

Let us know what you thinkTheDirectEdition, Darktrooper, and Master Juishin discuss the playability, lore, and various features of the game 'Star Wars Outlaws.' They highlight the game's strengths, including its detailed graphics, diverse skill tree, and the immersive Star Wars universe. The dialogue touches on the importance of replayability in Read More

Walt stops by the show this week, to join Badr & Drew for a long overdue catch-up session! The SBX OGs read some fan mail, and talk about their favorite back-up stories, the state of Spider-Man comics, favorite Tom King books, the genius of Kieron Gillen, and a new segment Read More

Let us know what you thinkTheDirectEdition along with MasterJuishin and Darktrooper delve into the world of 'Star Wars: Outlaws,' discussing its missions, mechanics, and the overall experience. The conversation ranges from comparing flying mechanics to other Star Wars games like 'Squadrons' and 'Battlefront,' the moral decisions impacting gameplay, and favorite Read More

Chris Ryall, the former President, Publisher, Chief Creative Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, and now co-founder of Syzergy Publishing, is on the show this week to talk about his LONG career in comics, working for Kevin Smith, creating Zombies vs Robots & Syzergy with Ashley Wood, and his new Read More

Chris Ryall, the former President, Publisher, Chief Creative Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, and now co-founder of Syzygy Publishing, is on the show this week to talk about his LONG career in comics, working for Kevin Smith, creating Zombies vs Robots & Syzygy with Ashley Wood, and his new Read More

Let us know what you thinkIn the inaugural episode of 'I Am a Nerd,' hosts dive into the latest Star Wars game, 'Star Wars: Outlaws.' Joined by enthusiasts Master Juishin and Darktrooper, they dissect the game's open-world environment, comparing it to other games like 'Starfield' and 'No Man's Sky.' They Read More