Best Kevin Moreau Podcasts (2024)

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Chapter 39: Tales of Beedle the Bard 15:06

5d ago15:06

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In this episode, Jeff and Kevin delve into J.K. Rowling's 'Tales of Beedle the Bard', exploring its enchanting fairy tales that impart moral lessons. They discuss various stories, including 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot', 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'Babbity Rabbity and Her Cackling Stump', and 'The Tale of the Th…

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Episode 220: The Avengers vs. the Masters of Evil 1:21:38

8d ago1:21:38

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In this episode, we kick off a decades-spanning series focusing on the hot new superhero team of 1997: the Thunderbolts! And we begin with some early Avengers issues introducing Captain America’s arch-nemesis Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil! But first, we begin with Avengers #4, in which the Sentinel of Liberty himself is fished out of the North…

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Chapter 38: The Invisible Man 16:21

14d ago16:21

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff dive into The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, exploring the novel’s thought-provoking themes, character complexities, and the implications of invisibility. Their discussion examines how Wells’ classic work blends realism with science fiction, focusing on the psychological transformation of Jack Griffin as he transitions…

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Chapter 37: The Island of Dr. Moreau 14:44

14d ago14:44

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In this thought-provoking episode, Kevin and Jeff explore The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells, discussing the novel's unique blend of biology, philosophy, and ethical dilemmas. Together, they unpack Dr. Moreau's unsettling experiments, the curious figure of 'Dog Man,' and how these elements speak to the broader themes of humanity, identity, and …

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Chapter 36: The Time Machine 17:48

14d ago17:48

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff dive into The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, unpacking the novel’s imaginative concepts of time travel and its philosophical implications. They discuss how the theme of size—from the immense scope of time itself to the contrasting scales of life across eras—shapes the protagonist’s journey and the audience’s perspective…

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Chapter 35: Frankenstein 23:07

14d ago23:07

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff dive deep into Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, exploring themes of creation, isolation, and the nuanced arguments around nature versus nurture. Their discussion weaves through the broader implications of Shelley's work, examining not only the creature’s perspective but also Victor Frankenstein's choices and their conse…

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Chapter 34: War of the Worlds 27:08

14d ago27:08

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff unpack H.G. Wells’ groundbreaking science fiction classic, The War of the Worlds, exploring the themes of Martian invasion, human fragility, and survival against overwhelming odds. The conversation dives into Wells’ choice of a first-person narrative, which immerses readers in the chaos and fear of the Martian attack…

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Chapter 33: Peter Pan 23:57

14d ago23:57

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In this captivating episode, Kevin and Jeff explore the timeless original Peter Pan. The conversation weaves through character analyses, thematic explorations, and reflections on the film's cultural impact. From Mr. Darling's insecurities to Peter Pan’s mischievous allure, they unpack the layers of storytelling that make Peter Pan resonate with aud…

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Chapter 32: The Art of War 17:11

14d ago17:11

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In this episode, Kevin and Jeff explore The Art of War by Sun Tzu, discussing its enduring principles and how they apply to both personal and professional spheres. Their conversation touches on the book's major themes, like strategy, patience, and adaptability, and they relate these ancient lessons to modern-day challenges. The discussion dives int…

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Canonical Conversations: Marvel Monster Mash (With Marvel by the Month) 1:44:23

22d ago1:44:23

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In this episode, we relax our usual format a bit as Bryan Stratton, Robb Milne and Jamie Wenger from the Marvel by the Month podcast join us to discuss (and assign ratings to) some iconic -- and less-than-iconic -- Jack Kirby monsters from before Marvel's superhero era! Monsters discussed in this episode: · Diablo, the Demon From the Fifth Dimensio…

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Episode 219: Chainsaw Man 1:24:05

1M ago1:24:05

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In this episode, we kick off a month of horror-themed comics with a look at Tatsuki Fujimoto’s incredibly popular manga Chainsaw Man, a fresh and creative mixture of body horror, supernatural devil creatures, superhero-adjacent action and 80s boob comedy! In these chapters from Chainsaw Man volumes 1 and 2, we meet Denji, a down-on-his-luck teen wh…

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Episode 218: The Joker Episode 1:23:46

2M ago1:23:46

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With Joker: Folie à Deux rolling into theaters next, the time seems right to dive into Batman’s most famous nemesis, the Joker, with a trio of stories highlighting different, pre-Dark Knight Returns iterations of the Clown Prince of Crime! First up is “The Man Who Wrote the Joker’s Jokes” from 1951’s Batman #67, in which everyone’s favorite mass mu…

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Chapter 31: The Riches Man in Babylon 27:36

2M ago27:36

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In this episode, Jeff and Kevin discuss the timeless financial lessons from 'The Richest Man in Babylon,' a book filled with parables that teach essential principles of wealth building. They explore the story of Arkad, the richest man in Babylon, and his friends who seek financial wisdom. The conversation delves into the seven cures for a lean purs…

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Episode 217: Will Eisner's The Spirit 1:33:12

2M ago1:33:12

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In this episode, we take a long-overdue look at one of the most acclaimed crimefighters in comics history, Will Eisner’s The Spirit! Published in its own special insert in Sunday newspapers in the 1940s and early 50s, The Spirit featured seven- and eight-page stories about a masked hero in a suit and tie who helped the police of Central City fight …

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Chapter 30: Mary Poppins 24:54

2M ago24:54

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Mary Poppins is a classic book and movie that revolves around the Banks family and their magical nanny, Mary Poppins. The book is filled with whimsical and magical adventures that teach important lessons about finding magic in everyday life. However, the story also highlights the importance of being present for our children. The book is filled with…

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Chapter 29: Greenlights 20:57

3M ago20:57

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Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey is a memoir filled with stories, advice, poetry, and bumper sticker sayings. The book explores McConaughey's journey of self-exploration and becoming the person he wants to be. It starts with his wild family and their unconventional dynamics, which shaped his desire to become a father. McConaughey shares stories o…

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Episode 216: V for Vendetta Book 3: The Land of Do-as-You-Please 1:11:26

3M ago1:11:26

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In this episode, we conclude our three-part look at V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, as collected by Vertigo/DC Comics! V disables Norsefire’s surveillance apparatus, nudging the citizens of London toward revolution. Rose Almond takes action. Schemes are hatched as Helen Heyer and Peter Creedy vie to take control of the government. Det…

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Chapter 28: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 24:56

3M ago24:56

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Today Kevin and Jeff break down Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. We explore the story, themes, and our takeaways. Turned out to be a better conversation about a book that surprised us both!By jeffhandy

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Chapter 27: Hillbilly Elegy 36:45

3M ago36:45

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Jeff and Kevin review the book 'Hillbilly Elegy' by JD Vance, which explores the unique challenges faced by the white working class in Appalachia. They discuss themes such as the importance of family, the impact of economic changes on the community, and the role of personal responsibility. They also compare JD Vance's perspective with that of Bill …

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Episode 215: V for Vendetta Book 2: This Vicious Cabaret 1:19:05

3M ago1:19:05

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In this episode, we continue our three-part look at V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, as collected by Vertigo/DC Comics! Abandoned by V on the streets of London, Evey Hammond knows a brief moment of happiness before she’s captured, tortured and interrogated about her role in V’s crimes. Rose, widow of the late Derek Almond, suffers a se…

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Chapter 26: The Legend of Sleep Hollow 16:14

3M ago16:14

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In this conversation, Kevin and Jeff discuss the book 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving. They talk about the origins of the book and its author, the setting and characters, the absence of dialogue, and the suspenseful and atmospheric storytelling. They also highlight the theme of the unknown and the power of imagination in creating…

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Chapter 25: Animal Farm 17:59

3M ago17:59

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Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegory of the 1917 Russian Revolution, depicting a farm where animals rise up against their human oppressors. The book explores themes of power, corruption, and the manipulation of history. The pigs, who initially led the revolution, gradually became tyrannical and rewrote the commandments to suit their own agen…

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Episode 214: V for Vendetta Book 1: Europe After the Reign 1:19:05

4M ago1:19:05

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In this episode, for … oh, no particular reason … we kick off a three-part look at the classic graphic novel V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, collected by DC Comics! Originally published in serial form in the British anthology magazine Warrior, this dystopian fantasy follows the anarchist vigilante known only as V, clad in a creepy Guy…

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Chapter 24: The Planet of the Apes 26:53

4M ago26:53

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In this conversation, Jeff and Kevin discuss the book 'Planet of the Apes' by Pierre Boulle narrated by Greg Wise. They explore the main premise of the book, which follows the journey of Ulysses to a distant star inhabited by sapient monkeys. They also touch on themes of progress, treatment of animals, and the cyclical nature of history.…

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Episode 213: The Boys Vol. 1 – The Name of the Game 1:22:03

4M ago1:22:03

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This episode contains explicit language and talk of sexual assault. On this episode, we take a butcher’s at the book that begat the critically acclaimed streaming series The Boys—specifically, The Name of the Game, collecting the first six issues of The Boys by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, originally published by WildStorm Productions and late…

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Episode 212: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Who Is Scorpio? 1:17:56

4M ago1:17:56

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We’re back with a look at everyone’s favorite gruff, eyepatch-wearing super-spy (non-Samuel L. Jackson division) as seen in 1968’s Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1, 2, 3 and 5, published by Marvel Comics! Writer and artist Jim Steranko injects a dose of modern psychedelic and pop-art imagery and a strong sense of design into these four issues, c…

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Canonical Rewind: Deadpool – With Great Power Comes Great Coincidence 1:03:45

5M ago1:03:45

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Due to a family emergency, we weren’t able to get together and record a new episode for this week. So here’s an encore presentation of our Deadpool episode, With Great Power Comes Great Coincidence from May 2018. Please enjoy, and we hope to be back with you again in two weeks!

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Episode 211: Here 1:02:37

5M ago1:02:37

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Richard McGuire’s 2014 graphic novel Here takes place in one location—the corner of a living room in a house in what is probably Perth Amboy, New Jersey—over the course of billions of years, from 300,000,500,000 B.C. to the far-off year 22,175. In between, we see slivers of events both dramatic and mundane, catching glimpses of ordinary lives and e…

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Episode 210: Uncanny X-Men – The Brood Saga 1:28:19

6M ago1:28:19

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On this episode, we use the popularity of the first season of X-Men 97 as an excuse to tackle a story we’ve long had our eyes on: The Brood Saga from Uncanny X-Men #162-167 by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and Paul Smith, published by Marvel Comics! The X-Men have been captured by the Brood (a race of nasty winged aliens) and implanted with eggs—wh…

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Episode 209 – Flung Out of Space 1:22:49

6M ago1:22:49

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Mild parental advisory warning: The b-word is used once or twice. On this episode, the recent launch of the series “Ripley” on Netflix gives us a reason to discuss Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures of Patricia Highsmith, by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer, published by Surely/Abrams ComicArts! When we meet the future author of …

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Quizzical Canonical 5: Word Balloons 24:24

7M ago24:24

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One of our co-hosts is quarantined at home, so we’ve decided to postpone our next proper episode until we can be together in person! Meanwhile, Curt surprises Kevin with a pop quiz on quotes from books we’ve covered on the podcast. How good is Kevin’s recall? (Spoiler: It’s bad! Very, very bad!)

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Episode 208 – Return of The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 1:28:15

7M ago1:28:15

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Content warning (death by suicide) Our reexamination of Frank Miller’s Batman: The Dark Knight Returns continues! How good IS this story, really? Will things go differently than they did in our fourth episode way back in 2016, allowing this universally acclaimed 1986 miniseries to avoid nuclear winter and score a ticket to that David Endocrine Show…

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Episode 207 – Return of The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 1:17:42

8M ago1:17:42

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Explicit (a few swears scattered throughout) and content warning (brief mentions of death by suicide and attempted sexual assault) This isn’t a podcast—it’s an operating table, and we’re the surgeons! This time, we revisit one of our most controversial episodes (okay, pretty much our only “controversial” episode) with the first installment of a two…

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Episode 206 – Wolverine (1982) 1:14:51

8M ago1:14:51

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On this episode, it’s the return of “Miller March,” featuring a month of Frank Miller comics! First up is the 1982 miniseries Wolverine by Chris Claremont and the aforementioned Mr. Miller, published by Marvel Comics! The very first comic series to feature Wolverine’s name in the title takes Logan to Japan, where his lady love Mariko has entered in…

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Episode 205 – Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 1: The Assassin’s Road 1:03:38

9M ago1:03:38

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On this episode, we take a long-overdue look at one of the most influential manga of the last 50 years: Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima! Specifically, selected stories from Vol. 1: The Assassin’s Road, as published by Dark Horse Manga! Who is this taciturn assassin known as Lone Wolf and Cub? Why does he push his young son across…

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Episode 204 – Hulk vs. Thing: The Last Round? 1:08:03

9M ago1:08:03

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Our two-part look at Hulk/Thing fights wraps up with a look at one of the twosome’s more recent titanic tussles in Fantastic Four Vol. 6, issues 12 and 13, by Dan Slott and Sean Izaakse, published by Marvel Comics! But first, because this episode drops on Valentine’s Day, we discuss the wedding of Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters in Fantastic Four Vol.…

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Episode 203 – Hulk vs. Thing, Rounds 1 and 2 1:06:29

10M ago1:06:29

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In this episode, IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME as we kick off a two-part look at one of Marvel Comics’ most storied traditions: epic slugfests between the Hulk and the Thing! Specifically, the first two face-offs between these fearsome foes in Fantastic Four #12 and #25-26, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! First, everyone’s on their worst behavior as General Tha…

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Episode 202 – A Guest in the House 1:14:26

10M ago1:14:26

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Content warning: Mentions of suicide; general gaslighting, psychological domestic abuse. In this episode, we look back at one of the best-reviewed books of 2023: A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll, published by First Second! Shy, awkward Abby is newly married to widowed dentist David and adjusting to domestic life with him and his pre-teen daugh…

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One-Shot: The Comics Canon All-Stars 2024 (The Best of Our Second 100 Episodes) 42:02

11M ago42:02

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In this not-so-mini mini-episode, we look back on the last episodes, each ranking our 10 favorites. How many titles did we agree on? We also discuss Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the Transformers movies, the current state of the Big Two publishers, comic strips, some things we’d like to cover in the coming year, and a possible reconsideration of on…

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Episode 201: A Carl Barks Christmas (With Dan McCoy) 1:29:12

11M ago1:29:12

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Just in time for Christmas, Emmy-winning writer (and co-host of The Flop House) Dan McCoy joins us to unwrap a trio of Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge stories by the late, great Carl Barks! In “Only a Poor Old Man,” Uncle Scrooge’s first full-length adventure, everyone’s favorite spats-wearing billionaire fights to protect his fortune from the Beagle…

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Episode 200 – Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man 1:29:50

11M ago1:29:50

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It’s our bicentennial episode, and we celebrate by going back to 1976 for a momentous match-up between comics’ two most popular characters: Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru, published by DC and Marvel Comics! This first-ever inter-company crossover event finds the Man of Steel and Ol’ Web-Head going toe-to-toe (of…

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Episode 199 – Bone Vol. 5: Rock Jaw, Master of the Eastern Border 1:16:22

12M ago1:16:22

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Happy Bonesgiving! In this episode, we celebrate our favorite(?) holiday with another excursion into the world of Bone, this time skipping ahead to Bone Vol. 5: Rock Jaw, Master of the Eastern Border, written and drawn by Jeff Smith, published by Cartoon Books and Scholastic! Fone Bone and Smiley Bone are separated from the rest of the book’s main …

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Episode 198 – Hellblazer: Newcastle (A Taste of Things to Come) 1:03:20

1y ago1:03:20

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Content warning: sexual abuse and implied sexual assault In this episode, friend of the show and John Constantine authority Tracy Tanoff joins us in unpacking a defining moment in the life and career of everyone’s favorite street-level mage (and con man) with a discussion of John Constantine, Hellblazer #11: Newcastle: A Taste of Things to Come, by…

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Episode 197 – Swamp Thing: American Gothic (Part 2) 1:23:49

1y ago1:23:49

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One year (almost to the day) since we discussed the first half of American Gothic, we round out the scare-iffic month of October with a look at the final five issues (Swamp Thing #46-50) of this groundbreaking storyline by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette and others, published by DC Comics! First, Swamp Thing and John Constantine rub elbows with DC’s s…

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Comics Onscreen – Movie Mayhem! 50:23

1y ago50:23

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Wait, where’s Swamp Thing: American Gothic, Part Two? Well, Curt and Kevin weren’t feeling so well this week, so they decided to take it easy and record a short mini-episode on the comics-related film and TV adaptations of the year so far. (Except, of course, it turned out to be not so short after all.) Mild spoilers abound as Curt (and occasionall…

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Episode 196 – Amazing Spider-Man: Shed 1:15:37

1y ago1:15:37

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(Note:You may just ever-so-faintly hear a neighbor's barking dog occasionally adding his two cents in the background for the first half or so of the episode.) A perennial Spider-Man foe gets a horror-monster makeover (and our Spidey Super Stories miniseries concludes) with 2010’s Shed from Amazing Spider-Man #630-633, by Zeb Wells, Chris Bachalo an…

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Quizzical Canonical 4: Nothing Can Stump the Juggernaut! 7:21

1y ago7:21

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Despite popular demand, our recurring comics-themed quiz returns! This time, Curt surprises Kevin with a pop quiz on everyone’s favorite unstoppable X-Men villain, following last week’s episode on Amazing Spider-Man: Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!

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Episode 195 –Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut! and The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man 1:03:08

1y ago1:03:08

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In this episode, we swing back into our Spidey Super Stories miniseries with a pair of acclaimed Spider-Man tales from the early 80s: The two-part Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut from Amazing Spider-Man #229-230, and The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man, from Amazing Spider-Man #248! First, everyone’s favorite wall-crawler races to stop the X-Men villai…

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Episode 194 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (With Matt Goldberg) 1:05:57

1y ago1:05:57

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Media critic Matt Goldberg returns as we temporarily pause our Spidey Super-Stories miniseries to discuss the unstoppable cultural phenomenon known as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a look at the book that started it all—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (and also #2) by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird! Before the seven different movies (includi…

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Episode 193 – Ultimate Spider-Man Vol 2: Learning Curve and Confessions 1:18:02

1y ago1:18:02

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In this episode, Spidey Super Stories swings into a different gear as we examine yet another version of everyone’s favorite wall-crawler with a look at Ultimate Spider-Man: Learning Curve, with a special emphasis on issue 13, Confessions, by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, published by Marvel Comics! We discuss the ways in which the Ultimate …

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