Continuing our look at the new MCU show starring Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany on Disney+, Kurt is joined by personal friend and frequent question asker Joel L. (an MCU fan, but not a regular comic reader) in order to see the show from all sides, theorize about the mysteries, and discuss the connections to the comics that inspired the series.
Obviously: the perfect babysitter. Not obviously: Kathryn Hahn.
Continuing our look at the new MCU show starring Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany on Disney+, Kurt is joined by personal friend and frequent question asker Joel L. (an MCU fan, but not a regular comic reader) in order to see the show from all sides, theorize about the mysteries, and discuss the connections to the comics that inspired the series.
The two intros fit so well together, many fans made edits like this. This is my personal favorite.
Continuing our look at the new MCU show starring Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany on Disney+, Kurt is joined by personal friend and frequent question asker Joel L. (an MCU fan, but not a regular comic reader) in order to see the show from all sides, theorize about the mysteries, and discuss the connections to the comics that inspired the series, spending quite a bit of time on the special guest appearance at the end, and what that means for the MCU’s future.
The most important doorbell ring in the MCU.
Continuing our look at the new MCU show starring Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany on Disney+, Kurt is joined by personal friend and frequent question asker Joel L. (an MCU fan, but not a regular comic reader) in order to see the show from all sides, theorize about the mysteries, and discuss the connections to the comics that inspired the series.
Yes, we’re now theorizing about a show we’re watching where people are watching a show and theorizing.
We discuss or have discussed all of these so far. Take a listen to the first two episodes in this run if you missed anything!
Continuing our look at the new MCU show starring Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany on Disney+, Kurt is joined by personal friend and frequent question asker Joel L. (an MCU fan, but not a regular comic reader) in order to see the show from all sides, theorize about the mysteries, and discuss the connections to the comics that inspired the series.
There are a couple of pictures of other characters mentioned in this episode that could have gone here, but if I use an image from the comics, it could be considered spoilers.
The new MCU show starring Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany is out on Disney+, and is so unusual that we decided to examine the show as closely as possible, discussing the connections between it and the Marvel Comics starring these characters. Kurt is joined by personal friend and frequent question asker Joel L. (an MCU fan, but not a regular comic reader) in order to see the show from all sides.
Everyone who wrongly believes they’re Wanda and Pietro’s father, please fly towards the camera…
Unfortunately, it turns out to be a lot more complicated than that…
Not counting the ones I’ve already talked about, of the upcoming Marvel TV shows, the one I’m most excited for is Ms. Marvel. But, who is this young woman and how has she become so popular so quickly? We dive into her history as well as what makes her unique in this episode.
Her eyes are up…oh.
She’s here to kick ass and chew bubblegum…and she’s still got some bubblegum left.
Our live action Ms. Marvel, Iman Vellani (looks about right to me)!
Ms. Marvel as seen in the recent Avengers video game.
This is probably not going to end happily for Kamala…
Happy Holidays, everyone! As this releases on Christmas Eve, I thought it fitting to go over some of Santa’s appearances in various comic books, this time focusing on DC Comics (other companies may be featured in future years). Three team-ups with Superman and two other special Christmas stories are discussed. Warning: Ironically and unfortunately, this episode may not be suitable for kids. (Mostly due to the topic. Language-wise, it’s safe)
The lower right area is where the various stores were able to put their logo.
Woah! Watch the hands there, buddy!
Presents and elves flying off the back. Santa really needs to watch his sleigh driving…
Please heed the warning on the cover.
Black Adam is in the book (unlike some of the others here), but sadly didn’t make the cover…
You see the names and titles in the opening credits of every book: Writer, Penciler, Inker, Letterer, Colorist, Editor. But, what does each of these people do specifically, and in what order? In other words, where do comics come from? Kurt goes over each role and what they contribute to this art form we all love.
As mentioned in the episode, Kurt got a chance to play Editor of the Spider-Man books in a Simulation run by long-time Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort. You can see the results at The Tom Brevoort Experience.
Pencils, then inks, then colors and letters (note the sound effect added by the letterer).
An image of the Hulk drawn by the same penciler, but inked by a few different artists. Which is your favorite?
A more recent example of multiple inkers giving their take on the same pencils, most obvious in the background.
With this episode being released on Thanksgiving day (in America), I wanted to touch on the heroes that I most associate with the holiday, and that is DC’s first super team: the Justice Society of America. From the Golden Age up to today, we go over how they’ve changed over the years, while keeping true to their original vision, and touch on the two Thanksgiving stories that inspired this particular topic to come out today.
Poor Johnny Thunder gets left out of the picture, even though he’s mentioned on the cover.
They seem to be happy to see the Justice League holding hands.
Things do not go well for the team in the 80s.
Home Again…but not for long. Sorry guys, the early 90s were even less kind.
Not actual size.
This would be what we call an homage…
Feet off the table, Atom!
The New 52 Earth 2 heroes.
Continuing a recurring feature, “Death Becomes You” looks at some of the more unusual deaths in comic books. This time, we look closer at the unfortunate demise of Alex DeWitt, a brief supporting cast member in the Green Lantern title in the 90s. While her death hasn’t had much in the way of repercussions in the DCU, it has led to a new term in this one, and helped bring a new professional comic book writer into the fold. How did that happen? Take a listen and find out!
As promised in the episode, here is a link to the original Women in Refrigerators site inspired by Alex’s death, which helped lead to Gail Simone’s comic book career.
Alex’s first appearance.
And her last…(Thankfully, the colorists helped keep this from being too grotesque)
Vampire: The Masquerade is one of the most popular role-playing systems ever, outside of D&D and its clones. However, if you’re just getting into it, there’s a lot of choices you have to make and a lot of lore to sift through. Probably the most important option is your clan, and Kurt is here to sum them up for you to make deciding easier.
“Now that your rose is in bloom, a light hits the gloom on the grey” (They actually use this quote in the book)
The game inspired a one-season show called “Kindred: The Embraced.” It was…not great.
The namesake of the Nosferatu clan.
Lost Boys…Brujah…same difference.
The most Toreador to ever Tory a Door.
Since the early 90s, video games have been fodder for movie studios, but few of those adaptations seem to be successful. Why is that? Kurt goes over some of the possible reasons for that, as well as looking the other direction, and why few video games based around movies have been well-received.
I usually try to keep positive on the show, but you can’t improve until you confront your mistakes, so hopefully this can steer future video game adapters away from some of the pitfalls, and help make upcoming movies better!
Well, the costumes are on point, except for those boots…
A lesson in listening to the audience.
Ryan Reynolds just doesn’t want people to see his face anymore, does he?
Help! We’re trapped in an Uwe Boll movie, and can’t get out!
Last time we did a “Replacements” episode, we looked at the various Robins. This time, we dive deep in on his mentor, and look at all the people who have been the official Batman in the regular DCU. There’s a little crossover between the two, so if you haven’t listened to Episode 58, I recommend doing so first.
The one true original Batman. (Almost) never replaceable!
The CCO of Marvel probably still gets character payments for this DC character. I’m betting someone is annoyed at that.
It was the 90s. The thigh belt was apparently mandatory then.
How did he stuff that mullet under the cowl without it bugging him?
A leaner Batman, a meaner Robin.
Nananananananana…Bunnyman! (Even Gordon himself commented on this in the comics)
The Fantastic Four have been in three movies so far, but haven’t joined the MCU just yet. But, a new piece of casting news points to that happening sooner rather than later, so now is a good time to see what past movies have gotten right, and what they got wrong in adapting Marvel’s First Family to the screen.
I was tempted to do this “Lost in Adaptation” style, like one of my favorite YouTubers, but didn’t want to be accused of stealing his format, so instead I go movie by movie, rather than “what was kept,” “what was changed,” and “what was left out entirely.”
Still not sure how turning invisible will help. You’re still stuck in his grasp, Sue.
Wait…Why’s Captain America on fire?
Way to read the room, Reed. “I’m just a misshapen Thing!” “Well, I’ll call myself Mister Fantastic!”
And now Killmonger’s aflame? What is it with Human Torches graduating to MCU roles, and what happened to poor Jay Underwood?
Smells like Teen Superheroes.
We dive into another aspect of Tabletop Role-Playing Games this episode, and discuss the importance of world lore. How much should a player know before they start playing in that world, and how do they go about learning those details? Take a listen and find out!
But first, a correction from last episode, then a memorial for a fallen actor.
How the Captain became a Commander, despite their being no such rank in his branch of the military.
Chadwick Boseman: 1976-2020. Rest in Power.
“Short and Stout?” Is this a dwarf or a teapot?
Two questions are being answered this episode. First, is Wolverine a spreader of disease? Then, we look at various comic book Captains, Majors, Generals, and other characters named for military ranks to see who has earned those honors.
He got better! Seriously, his healing factor took him from this to perfectly fine in minutes.
#humblebrag
As someone who had to have gravel removed from a large abrasion, I can definitely say…”Ouch.”
So, is he a Captain pretending to be a Private, or is a Private who calls himself Captain? Either way, seems like some part of the Army is being lied to.
The two bars mean Captain!
Major is better than Captain, but Captain Marvel’s better than most!
You know you’re pinning a medal to his skin, right?
High school student, college student, photojournalist, teacher? Peter Parker, aka the Amazing Spider-Man has actually held a number of different jobs over the years. Going in chronological order, we look at the various career paths Peter has taken, starting all the way back at his first appearance to today.
He may be “hard at work,” but he’s not actually working yet.
His photography job was so iconic, they put it in the opening credits of his cartoon.
Well, that went about as well as one could expect (also “give her a whirl for her money”? Yeesh.)
This is not when scholarships are announced.
Spoilers: The answer to that question is always “Yes.”
Peter’s first real non-photography based job. Although, shining your signal on the chalkboard isn’t going to help with the “secret identity” thing.
Peter’s brief tenure with Stark Industries.
You talk about Peter Parker long enough, it’s bound to get around to this story…unfortunately.
If you’re going to add a number, always make it 42.
If only he hired someone to work for him named Magnum, so they could say “Magnum, P.I.”
I can explain…well, no I can’t explain, without telling you all I’m Spider-Man. Never mind…
Following up on Episode 51, where we found out how Nick Fury started looking like Samuel L. Jackson in the comics, we discuss the miniseries Original Sin, and how that led to a whole new status quo for the original Nick Fury. Warning: If you don’t like eyeballs by themselves, do not scroll down.
I shot the Watcher…But I did not shoot the Deputy.
That is not a mask. His head is actually one giant eye. How he sleeps without an eyelid is anybody’s guess.
Nick and the Decoys. Live on the Moon.
We learn later he only said three words, even though it looks like a lot more in that caption.
Board games are a more popular pastime than ever, but different people have grown up with their own house rules, and may want to go back and “redo” their turn from time to time. A listener asks how important it is to follow the exact rules and stick to player decisions, and Kurt (with decades of board game playing under his belt) gives his opinion on the subject.
The example game we use for much of the discussion. If you’re not familiar, you need to stay in more.
One of the most commonly ignored rules (see the second paragraph).
One of the most well-known cooperative games available. And topical!