Caffeinated Comics on Radio Misfits

Twas the night before Christmas and Jon just got a free moment. He talks about his childhood memories of the holiday, how action figures shaped his experience each year and how becoming a parent is like joining the backstage crew of Christmas. Also, where everyone else is.

It’s the movie that split fandom in half and now it does the same to our podcast! Elliott Serrano and Kevin Ryan are here to talk Rian Johnson’s take on a galaxy far, far away. Who loved it? Who hated it? Who forgives the prequels and who’s done with the franchise? Debate, debate, debate!

Jon gets back from Disney World to a stack of comics in his pull list. Steven talks the validity of DC’s “Doomsday Clock” while Jon questions its release before the “Metal” event is complete. Then, Jon relates how Netflix’s “Punisher” washes the taste of “Iron Fist” and “Defenders” out of your brain. Plus, everyone’s still a creep.

Next year’s Marvel movie is so big it takes an hour to discuss this 2 and a half minute trailer! Dani Romero joins

The creator of Kyle Rayner is here! Ron Marz talks the first comics that connected with him as a child, his ability to transcend genre and the Kickstarter for his new project “Beasts of the Black Hand”! Plus, the real story behind Hal Jordan’s transformation into Parallax and the introduction of the 90’s Green Lantern!

It’s been through the ringer and now it’s here! Jon and Elliott Serrano discuss the clashing tones of two directors, the omnipresent CG and the similarities to “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”! Plus one of us likes it

The most prominent writer at Marvel Comics has jumped ship! Jon and Steven discuss what titles Brian Michael Bendis might take over, which characters will play to his strengths (and weaknesses) and how much control he will have over the entire DC Universe. Plus, Rian Johnson gets his own Star Wars trilogy and everyone is a creep.

The latest chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here! Jon, Steven and Davis Miller discuss whether an action blockbuster can be too funny, how continuity affects a franchise nearly 20 films old and how Taika Waititi can become the next James Gunn. Plus, so much Goldblum!

The new trailer is out! Jon and Kevin Ryan discuss the next chapter of the saga. Is Luke a hero or villain? How will this new film be influenced by the expanded universe? And how will side films like “Solo” and a potential Ben Kenobi change the shape of the universe? Also, Halloween reading from Stephen King and Neil Gaiman!

What matters more? A universe that stays in step or trades that read as one story? Jon and Steven debate the pros and cons of monthly titles that ignore crossovers starring their own characters, which runs deserve hardcover treatment and knowing just where to start a classic story arc. Plus, Jeff Goldblum’s birthday!