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EP130: Marvel’s flagship character closes out the MCU Phase 3! Jon, Steven and Owen O’Riordan discuss the self-contained story, how to make Mysterio a complex and formidable character, the evolution of MJ and That. Mid. Credits. Scene. Also, was that really the black costume?

EP129: While Jon and Steven impatiently wait for “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Marvel rereleases “Avengers; Endgame” with additional footage! Is it worth another trip to the theater? Plus, why Jack Kirby kept recreating gods, comic fans still hate “Teen Titans Go” and J.J. Abrams writes Spider-Man in between Star Wars.

EP128: The Tim Burton adaptation of DC Comics flagship character turns 30! Steven, Lisa Brown and David Brown see it on the big screen for the first time at a Fathom event while Jon and Trafton Crandall recall how the film shaped the summer of ’89. Plus, how Jack Nicholson’s Joker measures up to Heath Ledger, why the most expensive movie made didn’t have enough budget for extras and how the unique visuals cover a multitude of storytelling sins.

This summers’ “X-Men” and “Men in Black” movies are bombs but no one seems to care. In a world of evergreen properties and multi-media schedules, does one movie even matter anymore? How are Batman and Marvel so powerful into their 80s? Plus, Gen X makes toys great again and Steven learns that all “Spider-Man” paths lead to “Evil Dead 2”.

Steven has a kidney stone that’s not as bad as “Dark Phoenix”. He did make it to “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” for better or worse. Plus, the death of the DC Universe app and Harrison Ford gives the last word on Indiana Jones.

The writer of “Batman” leaves “Batman”! Jon and Steven discuss what factored in Tom King’s dismissal from the flagship title, how “Batman/Catwoman” commits to his 100 issue story and why he’s writing a “New Gods” movie. Plus, is “Amazing Spider-Man” the most consistent title in comics history

Disappointment sits on the Iron Throne. Jon, Steven, David Brown and Renee Clarke discuss the controversial final season, how George R.R. Martin’s future books could possibly compete and the value in terrified screams. Plus, now that it’s over, is it worth starting?

A new “Batman” actor! A new Bat TV series! A new animated film! And why all of these make people mad! Plus, anime conventions, more Rick and Morty, Disney double streaming sites and why Robert Downey Jr. deserves 75 million dollars.

EP122: Marvel announces the biggest creative team on a single comic ever! Jon and Steven discuss how the anniversary book will balance more than 80 writers and artists, how DC set the stage with Action and Detective Comics 1000, and if this issue will affect continuity. Plus, the new “Spider-Man: Far From Home” trailer spoils “Avengers: Endgame”.

In the afterglow of “Avengers: Endgame”, Jon and Steven seem to like everything, from “Free Comic Book Day” launching event books to “May the Fourth” taking a sentimental turn honoring the passing of Peter Mayhew. Plus, Jon meets Dana Gould for the first time since his appearance on the podcast.