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Did Marvel Comics just undo One More Day after nearly 20 years?

In Captain America #16, Doctor Doom takes control of Hell and declares Mephisto's contracts null and void. Could this finally restore Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson's marriage?

On today's THE MORNING GRIND, we're breaking down what happened, what Marvel has actually confirmed, and what this could mean for Spider-Man's future.

Plus, Ghost Rider comic writer Benjamin Percy wants the upcoming Ryan Gosling MCU movie to embrace full R-rated horror!

We're also remembering Sir Patrick Stewart, discussing DC Vertigo's new horror series Hide Nor Hair, James Gunn's latest DCU canon ruling, Spider-Gwen and Mayday Parker, and the terrifying new Horror of Godzilla comic.

What's your verdict: Should Marvel restore Peter and MJ's marriage permanently?

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🔥 **DARKSEID FALLS FLAT?!** DC Comics is building toward its next massive event, but is Darkseid vs. the World #1 already raising some serious concerns?

On today's **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're diving into the latest DC Comics news, including criticism of Darkseid vs. the World #1, the expansion of Absolute Catwoman, and a major new superhero comic adaptation from IDW!

☕ **TODAY'S BIG STORIES:**

🔥 **DARKSEID VS. THE WORLD #1 — DISAPPOINTING?!**

DC's All In Saga continues, but is the latest Darkseid comic delivering a compelling story or just setting up the next big event? We're discussing the criticism and whether comic publishers are relying too heavily on endless crossovers.

🐈‍⬛ **ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN GETS BIGGER!**

DC is expanding Absolute Catwoman from 6 issues to 12! Is this a great sign for the Absolute Universe, or could stretching the series hurt the story?

⚖️ **GEEK COURT: ARE EVENT COMICS WORTH THE MONEY?**

With rising comic prices, should every event issue deliver a satisfying story, or is it acceptable to spend an entire issue setting up what comes next?

🦸 **WORM IS COMING TO COMICS!**

IDW is adapting the popular superhero web serial Worm! Could this introduce a whole new audience to comic books?

❤️ **WORTH THE GRIND: 100,000 COMICS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES!**

ComicBooks for Troops helped distribute 100,000 graphic novels to military families. We're celebrating a great moment for the comic-book community!

💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:**

Are comic-book events getting too expensive and too focused on setting up the next big storyline?

Or do you think DC is building toward something worth waiting for?

👇 Let me know in the comments!

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🚨 **COMIC COLLECTORS WON'T LIKE THIS! 5 Truths Nobody Wants to Admit**

Are comic collectors actually making the comic-book industry worse? Or are publishers taking advantage of fans who just love the hobby?

On today's episode of **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're having a conversation that might piss off a few comic collectors — and I'm including myself!

Let's face it. We complain about expensive comics, buy variants we don't need, convince ourselves every first appearance is an investment, and defend childhood favorites like they're untouchable masterpieces.

It's time for some uncomfortable truths! 😂

🔥 **TODAY'S BIG GRIND:**

☕ Your comic collection probably isn't your retirement plan!

📚 Are we collecting comic books or just expensive covers?

💥 Nostalgia doesn't automatically make a comic good!

💸 Why do we complain about prices but keep paying them?

🚨 Is comic-book gatekeeping driving new readers away?

PLUS, we're talking about the latest comic-book news, Hollywood's attitude toward superheroes, rising action-figure prices, and more geek-culture madness!

💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:**

Which of these five uncomfortable truths do you disagree with the MOST? And what's one thing about modern comic collecting that drives you absolutely crazy?

Drop your opinions in the comments. Let's have some fun with this!

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**MARVEL MESSED UP?!** The Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser has fans talking, but not necessarily for the reasons Marvel wanted!

Did Marvel overhype its exclusive preview? And is the Captain America joke involving Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson disrespectful, or are fans blowing it out of proportion?

☕ On today's **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're breaking down the latest Marvel controversy, plus some major rumors and debates from the world of comics, movies, and gaming!

🔥 **TODAY'S BIG STORIES:**

🛡️ **AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY BACKLASH!** — Did Marvel promise fans more than it delivered? And is Sam Wilson getting pushed aside for Steve Rogers?

🧬 **X-MEN CASTING RUMORS!** — Peter Claffey is rumored to play Beast in the MCU reboot, while Jennifer Lawrence reportedly met with Kevin Feige. Could Mystique return?

🎮 **ELDEN RING'S $200 MILLION GAMBLE?!** — A24's upcoming adaptation reportedly carries an enormous budget. Is this a brilliant move or a disaster waiting to happen?

🎨 **ART SPIEGELMAN'S AI CONTROVERSY!** — The legendary Maus creator is facing criticism over an AI-generated image. Where should the comic-book industry draw the line on AI?

⚖️ **GEEK COURT:** Is A24 taking too big a risk with Elden Ring?

🚨 **GROUNDS FOR CONCERN:** Is there a responsible place for AI in creative work?

💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:**

Did Marvel drop the ball with its Avengers: Doomsday teaser, or are fans expecting way too much?

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DC's Absolute Universe is one of the hottest things in comics, so why are its upcoming deluxe hardcovers reportedly getting delayed and more expensive?

On today's The Morning Grind, Matt breaks down the reported Absolute Batman price increase, the upcoming X-Men '92 and X-Men: Evolution crossover, and an actual gemstone-covered Infinity Gauntlet heading to auction.

Plus, we're talking Dungeon Crawler Carl comics, Marvel's reported Avengers: Doomsday World Series preview, Dispatch reaching five million players, and new horror from BOOM! Studios.

Is DC risking the goodwill it's built with the Absolute Universe? Which X-Men cartoon was better? And what geek collectible would YOU buy with unlimited money?

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🚨 MARK SPEARS & KEENSPOT FINALLY RESPOND!

After a week of controversy surrounding the Graveyard Shift #1 Body Bag Edition, Mark Spears and Keenspot have announced a major decision: the blind bags are being made returnable!

Keenspot has apologized for the confusion surrounding the release and acknowledged that collectors may have expected something different based on previous blind bags.

But does this actually make things right?

☕ On today's THE MORNING GRIND:

🔥 BIG GRIND: Mark Spears & Keenspot announce blind-bag returns!

🌿 THE MORNING PULL: The Penguin producer in talks for a Poison Ivy HBO series!

⚖️ GEEK COURT: Did a Clayface critic really break the review embargo?

💰 GROUNDS FOR CONCERN: Nearly $1 MILLION in Pokémon and sports cards stolen from a FedEx truck!

🎤 QUICK GRINDS: KPop Demon Hunters 2 headed for a theatrical release, Legendary's reported Lionsgate offer, and DC's Year of Wonder!

👇 THE BIG QUESTION:

Are you satisfied with Mark Spears and Keenspot's response, or is there more they need to do?

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Is comic collecting becoming a cash grab? We analyze the latest market trends and the fallout from recent NYCC exclusives.

The hobby is changing fast, and today we are putting the current state of the industry on trial. From the excitement surrounding new DC comics releases to the frustration felt over convention drops, we break down what is actually happening behind the scenes for collectors.

Whether you are worried about the future of your shelves or just trying to keep up with the latest pop culture news, this episode covers it all. We examine how companies like Hasbro are impacting the ecosystem and discuss if the thrill of the hunt is worth the price tag.

Drop a comment with your take on the current market, and subscribe for weekly industry breakdowns.

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Sony Pictures just picked up the movie rights to Brett Bean's D'ORC, and Hollywood might have found its next comic book obsession! But is this a huge win for indie comics, or are we about to see another collector gold rush?

On today's episode of **The Morning Grind**, we're breaking down Sony's plans for D'ORC, the growing hype around the Image Comics series, and what this deal could mean for comic book collectors.

☕ **TODAY'S MORNING GRIND:**

🔥 **THE BIG GRIND:** Sony buys the live-action movie rights to D'ORC! Is Hollywood chasing the next big comic book franchise?

🚨 **GROUNDS FOR CONCERN:** Netflix is facing a major leadership shakeup, executive departures, and layoffs. What's happening behind the scenes?

⭐ **THE MORNING PULL:**

- Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie is on ice. Will it ever happen?

- Marvel Animation is developing more seasons of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!

⚖️ **GEEK COURT:** Should Sony's D'ORC movie be live action or animated? We hear both sides and deliver a verdict!

📚 **WORTH THE GRIND:** Why you should be reading Brett Bean's D'ORC before Hollywood gets its hands on it.

💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION:**

Would you rather see D'ORC as a live-action movie or an animated film? And do you think Sony's deal will send comic book collectors into another buying frenzy?

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A Star Wars legend is caught in a convention controversy, and one comic book is launching with 116 retailer-exclusive covers?!

Today on The Morning Grind, we're breaking down the dispute between GalaxyCon and ComicSketchArt that led to Timothy Zahn's canceled appearance at GalaxyCon St. Louis.

PLUS: Daniel Warren Johnson's Chainkata #1 is getting 116 retailer-exclusive covers. Have comic publishers gone too far?

We're also talking James Gunn shutting down DC rumors, canceled glow-in-the-dark covers, and Peter J. Tomasi's new creator-owned Kickstarter.

☕ ON TAP:

- Timothy Zahn's GalaxyCon cancellation

- ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon

- Chainkata #1's 116 retailer-exclusive covers

- James Gunn responds to DC rumors

- DC cancels glow-in-the-dark variants

- Peter J. Tomasi's Death Whisperer

💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Are retailer-exclusive comic covers getting out of control?

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The Mark Spears Graveyard Shift #1 blind bag controversy is heating up, and collectors are reporting duplicate covers after buying multiple mystery bags. Today on The Morning Grind, we're breaking down the actual retailer solicitation, the rare cover odds, and whether comic collectors knew what they were buying.

PLUS: Huge news for The Batman Part II! Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help Matt Reeves finish filming. We also have Mister Miracle casting news, McFarlane Toys reveals from NYCC 2026, and more!

☕ TODAY'S TOPICS:

- Mark Spears Graveyard Shift blind bag backlash

- Cover H duplicates and rare variant odds

- The Batman Part II director update

- Mister Miracle animated series casting

- McFarlane Toys and new collectibles

- Are blind bags hurting comic collecting?

DID YOU BUY THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT BLIND BAGS?

Tell us how many you bought and which covers you pulled!

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