Caffeinated Comics on Radio Misfits

The iconic actor who played Black Panther has passed. Jon and Steven talk about the impact he had on the MCU in a handful of films, his boundless energy for his other roles, and the way he hid stage 3 cancer while portraying the larger than life Marvel hero. Plus, “Bill and Ted Face the Music” is here to add whatever positivity they could to 2020. [EP190]

DC Comics holds a rally right after a bloodbath! Will James Gunn bring Marvel energy to “The Suicide Squad”? Just how good is “The Batman” trailer? Can we get excited for movies halted during a pandemic? And where are the comics? Plus, new Muppets, classic Silver Surfer and accepting Miles Morales into our hearts. [EP189]

AT&T slashes 20% of DC Comics’ budget! Industry legends have been laid off! DC Direct is dead! Trades are sidelined! Jon and Steven discuss what this means for the rest of the industry today and what the future of comics looks like, according to Jim Lee. How does Marvel react? Why do people keep thinking Marvel and DC will combine into one company? Plus, World Without a Post Office.

“Star Trek” goes animated! Elliott Serrano is back to talk about the latest extension of the franchise. With four series in production, is there room for a new tone? What have we learned from “The Orville”? Is there any way people won’t get upset? Plus, Comicsgate, the magic Of John Siuntres and quarantining with Brisco County Jr. [EP187]

It’s the 58th Anniversary of Spider-Man first appearance in 1962. Jon and Steven take a while to get to it but cover how the celebration came organically from fans and artists rather than Disney, the need for a light, fun Spidey in dark times and the intolerable wait for his next line of action figures. Plus, is Todd McFarlane the new Neal Adams? [EP186]

Michele Sileo is getting restless. While in quarantine, raising two kids and continuing her law career, she keeps creating non-profit organizations to benefit people hurt by the pandemic. Plus, her passion for “Rick and Morty”, “Bob’s Burgers”, “the Mandalorian” and why her father classic comic book artist Dom Sileo won’t come on the podcast.

Jon and Steven are getting rid of their long boxes. But will the loss of single issues just mean buying the same stories in omnibus form? Even when the stories are bad? How do the format changes of comics relate to the deluge of new streaming platforms? Plus, why Chris Evans will always be the real Captain America. [EP184]

Mike Caplan, the owner of Mr. Waynes Pop Culture Collectibles, is back! Mike tells Jon and Steven what curbside pickup is like in a vintage shop, how social distancing works in a small, local store and how the disruption of the toy supply chain boosts the used market. Plus, the runaway success of Hasbro’s $350 Sentinel kickstarter, beard envy and, is G.I. Joe the new Marvel Legends? [EP183]

Ray Fisher didn’t like working with Joss Whedon on “Justice League” but Alan Tudyk comes to the rescue. Plus, Dean Cain is definitely bad, why Pierce Brosnan is a euphemism for wasted casting and so many dweeby Spider-Men. [EP182]

A legendary inker and a controversial director have both passed. Jon and Steven discuss how the pairing of Joe Sinnot with Jack Kirby created the best of the Marvel Age, and how his stamp became the look of the Fantastic Four for decades. Then they look at Joel Schumacher’s legacy and see if the endurance of “The Lost Boys” outshines the shadow of “Batman and Robin”. Plus, Joss Whedon’s trajectory, masks in Queens and Michael Keaton in “The Flash” movie? [EP181]