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A longtime casual comics fan and a couple of complete comics rookies try and make sense of just what the heck is going on in the world of Marvel, DC, and other comics publishers - books, TV, and movies.
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Hawk-Sense

Alexandros Nicolaou

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Hawk-Sense is a Superhero themed Podcast hosted by Alex Nicolaou for die hard Superhero fans and just casual fans of the movies and characters, it also will cover Superhero News, Reviews, Discussions, and more. Produced at RedHawk Media in the School of the Arts at Indiana University Northwest.
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With the end of the "Krakoan Age" in Marvel Comics, we invite you to embark on an epic journey into the groundbreaking series where it all began, "House of X" and "Powers of X"! Before we launch our recap of the series, with notes and commentary to guide casual comics readers through the complex storyline, this introductory episode lays the groundw…
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Calling all X-Men fans! Join Joe and Erik as they delve into the exciting new Disney+ series, X-Men '97. This show isn't just a reboot of the classic 90's cartoon; it's a direct continuation, bursting with the same action, heart, and iconic animation style with a fresh update. We'll explore the legacy of the original series and how X-Men '97 picks …
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Wolverine's on a mission of love and vengeance. He hunts for his lost flame Mariko, only to find her caught in a web of Yakuza power plays and ninja intrigue. Fists fly, blades clash, and sparks ignite with the deadly assassin Yukio. Can Logan navigate a foreign underworld, tame his berserker rage, and rescue Mariko before it's too late? Prepare fo…
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Step into the wayback portal with us as we go back to 1982 and revisit the four-issue Marvel mini-series "Hercules: Prince of Power". Hercules lived mostly on the margins of the Marvel universe, but he (and the Greek Pantheon) get a fun and funny showcase in this series that sees the Lion of Olympus exiled from his home... into space? This era of M…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year - we're reading holiday comics from the Distinguished Competition (DC Comics) We've got anthologies, we've got one-off specials starring Plastic Man (of all heroes), and a surprising holiday special from December 2023 that turned out to NOT be a one-shot. We've got: JLA # 60 by Mark Waid and Cliff Rathburn D…
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Join me with special guest host Erik Hale as we get ready for Halloween by revisiting the Marvel monster-verse, exploring BLADE: The Vampire Hunter We're covering Blade Comics spanning three distinct eras: Tomb of Dracula #10 (1973) - Blade's first, groundbreaking appearance Blade: Sins of the Father #1 (1998) - Classic 90s Marvel movie tie-in Blad…
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With football season comes fantast football. And - at the Casual Comics Cast - a Fantasy Avengers Draft. Listen in as we get a scenario for the Avengers to tackle and draft our fantasy Avengers Teams. Who drafted the better team? Listen in and let us know! Plus, we discuss the new Fantastic Four series from Ryan North - a great place for new comic …
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With The Flash zooming into cinemas, it's our last chance to discuss our hopes, fears, and other expectations for the last pre-James Gunn film in the DC movie universe. And, we've already covered a few Supergirl comics, but in anticipation of the film, we're going back in time to read and review some Supergirl comics from DC comics history.…
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In this weeks episode we review the highly awaited sequel to the Spider-Verse franchise Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse. Then we take a look at the new updates we got for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for the PS5 Follow us on Instagram @RedHawk.Media Follow Alex and Hawk-Sense on Tik Tok @AlexHawkSenseBy Alexandros Nicolaou
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Available to stream now, Evil Dead Rise continues the franchise in new - and sometimes refreshing - ways. Here are our thoughts on this spook-fest from director Lee Cronin and executive producers Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. Plus, we talk comics based on movies, including "Death to Army of Darkness" and "Spinal Tap".…
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It's crazy to think that it was almost 10 years ago that director James Gunn introduced audiences to Rocket, Groot, Star Lord, and the rest of the Guardians crew. This found family has had a profound impact on the MCU - and on the hearts and minds of fans everywhere. Now, the Guardians of the Galaxy story comes to a close with "Guardians of the Gal…
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“All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy. That's how far the world is from where I am. Just one bad day.” Those immortal words were spoken by The Joker in 1988’s classic Batman one-shot, The Killing Joke. Now, Batman fans can experience new tales of classic Batman villains as each of them relives their own ONE BAD DAY. …
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The latest installment of the MCU past it's expiration date for spoiler discussions, so we recap Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaina - what we liked, what we wish had been done differently, and where this ranks in the MCU roster. Plus, we review 2022's Marvel Comic Series "Ant-Man", a 4-issue romp through the annals of each hero who held the title "A…
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Kang and MODOK are two of the most iconic villains in Marvel Comics. And, now, they're taking center stage in the next installment in the MCU - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! In this episode, we talk about who these characters are, where they fit into the Marvel Universe, and some of their comics history. We're reviewing two classic comic runs …
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special kicks off the Merry Marvel Christmas! Following up to our DC Christmas extravaganza, we compare and contrast how the publishers spotlight the holiday season. In addition to discussing the Guardians of the Galaxy Special on Disney+, we've also got recaps and reviews of these Christmas-themed Marvel Comics:…
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In this shaggy dog holiday episode, we're taking a (very) relaxed approach to multiple DC Christmas specials! We talk two special (and silly) treasury edition comics from way back in DC's History - "Christmas with the Super Heroes" along with Batman: The Animated Series' "Christmas with the Joker". Plus, Santa's Naughty/Nice list in the DCU. Happy …
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On this episode, Marc and Joe recap the powerful and touching follow-up to Marvel's Black Panther - "Wakanda Forever". What we liked, what we didn't, and where we think the MCU is headed next. Plus, reviews of two comic books starring the newly introduced Namor, Prince of Atlantis... um, I mean Talokan. For those looking for a good place to dive in…
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In this episode Alex, Matt, & John review Black Panther Wakanda Forever, talk about their favorite Comic Book projects of the year and their most anticipated of next years, and more! Follow us on Instagram @RedHawk.Media Follow Alex and Hawk-Sense on Tik Tok @AlexHawkSenseBy Alexandros Nicolaou
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Join us for a review of three very different takes on the Thanksgiving holiday from comics. We're reading and discussing: Franklin Richards: Happy Franksgiving (Marvel) Deadpool #37: "Guess Who's Bumming at Dinner" (Marvel) JSA #54: "Virtue, Vice, and Pumpkin Pie" (DC) Plus, we each pick 5 comics heroes we would definit…
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Celebrating 30 YEARS of Army of Darkness comics Never seen Army of Darkness? Seems unlikely, but neither has our co-host Jeff. In this episode, Jeff finally catches up on the beloved cult classic and gives his review. Plus, we look at Ashley J Williams' adventures across the pages of multiple comic publishers - with a special focus on the current c…
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In this super-sized, super-spooky Casual Comics Cast, we're covering the dark side of the Marvel Universe, including coverage of the 90s mini-series "Rise of the Midnight Sons" - the inspiration for the new Marvel console game. Reviews and plot summaries of: Werewolf by Night on Disney+ Ghost Rider / Rise of the Midnight Sons, featuring Blade, Morb…
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In this week's episode we review Marvel Studios first special presentation Werewolf by Night, review the latest Marvel Disney+ Show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, talk about the reviews Black Adam is receiving, and the unfortunate delays for the upcoming Marvel Studios slate. Follow us on Instagram @RedHawk.Media…
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Thanks to a subscription to the mighty Marvel Unlimited app, we're able to catch up on even more recent Marvel event series. In this episode, we're recapping and discussing the 2021 event "Devil's Reign" - a Daredevil-centric series that sees The Kingpin, Wilson Fisk, currently mayor of New York, discovering a major gap in his memory - namely, the …
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Over the years, there have been a lot more comics to film adaptations than we realized. Inspired by our recent trek to see Rifftrax Live: Return of the Swamp Thing, we're revisiting some of the lowlights of the bronze age of comic book adaptations - films made from 1978-1997. Spanning Richard Donner's "Superman: The Movie" through Joel Schumacher's…
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On this episode, we are discussing long-time favorite Marvel hero, She-Hulk. With the premiere of the new Disney+ Series, “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”, you’ll hear about She-Hulk’s origin, the extent of her powers (including BOTH how far and how high she can jump), and just generally everything you need to know about Shulkie. We’re reading and revie…
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The next chapter in the MCU - and the long-awaited follow-up to fan-favorite, Thor: Ragnarok - is finally here. On this episode, we're discussing Taika Waititi's Thor: Love and Thunder. What worked, and what still needed work? And, what to make of Jane Foster's "Mighty Thor", originally introduced in Jason Aaron's excellent run on the comic series …
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