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Comic Books, DC Comics, Marvel Comics
Episode #78 – Superhero Swap
Back in the mid 1990s there was a bizarre and shocking moment in comic book history where a swap of two characters between the Big Two comic book companies almost […]
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Comic Books, Movies, Spotlight, Superheroes
Episode #77 – Spotlight: The Rocketeer
There are certain movies that are remembered as being crucially important signifiers to Hollywood that comic books could be profitable subject matter; 1979’s Superman, 1989’s Batman, 1998’s Blade, X-Men from […]
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Episode #76 – Fictional Dads (Good and Bad)
Pop culture is filled with notable fathers and father figures. From Star Wars to The Simpsons, dad’s play an important part in the development of our lead characters. They can act as […]
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Movies, Superheroes, Television
Episode #75 – Super Suits on Screen
We are currently living in the Golden Age of Superhero movies. It’s hard to remember the fact that superhero movies were far less prevalent than they are today; and back […]
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Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Television, Video Games
Episode #74 – Definitive Five: Part II (More of Our Favorite Character Versions)
The Definitive Five returns! There are occasions where you might find a single character appear in films, tv, comics, animation, and video games, and you might also find that there […]
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Animation, Spotlight, Television
Episode #73 – Spotlight: The Venture Bros.
Adult Swim has produced many cult-favorite animated shows, and high among them is The Venture Bros. An action-comedy about a failed scientist, his two dim-witted boys, their bodyguard and the […]
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Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Television
Episode #72 – Remember When
Chances are, somewhere, in your media viewing past, you have encountered a flashback. Be it in a comic book, tv show or movie; what was once a tool in the […]
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Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Television
Episode #71 – Who Would Win … ? (And Other Questions)
If you have ever stepped foot into a comic book shop, chances are you were lucky enough have overheard or partook in some colorful comic shop conversation. Banter that typically centers […]
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Animation, Comic Books, Television
Episode #70 – Episodes in a Bottle
“Bottle Episode” is a loose term that describes a notable style of episode in Television. Stories set in one location or the famed “clip show” are two examples of the kind […]
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Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Television
Episode #69 – When Fictional Universes Collide!
Every franchise out there is looking for a way to bring more eyeballs to their product and maybe the easiest way to create interest by fans is to bring two […]
