SPOILERS! The most anticipated movie of 2017 is out! Jon, Steven, Elliot Serrano and Marco Garcia discuss the evidence of James Gunn’s style movie within Marvel, the unlimited use of music and the audacity to create a self contained story in a shared universe. Plus, young Kurt Russell!

Bane is back in the hand of his creators! Chuck Dixon joins Jon to talk the influence of his 90’s character across the comic universe and into animation and films. Then the writer discusses his plans with Graham Nolan for the 12 issue series “Bane Conquest”! Plus, how he translated the non fiction exploration of the Great Depression, “The Forgotten Man” into a graphic novel.

It’s time for the 2017 Chicago convention! Steven tells Jon how a retailer prepares for a show, from budgeting the man-hours to stocking the shelves. Also, what’s it’s like to be on the other side of the table at a big con.

After 18 years and one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns in history, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is back! Jon and Bill Monroe talk what made the show important to geek comedy in the 90’s and how the Netflix series captures a tone that even Rifftrax couldn’t. Plus, Doctor Who comes back after 18 months and more Star Wars trailers!

Why don’t we talk about comics more? Jon and Steven talk about the state of geek where movies and television steal all the spotlight from the source material. After decades of superhero stories, is any change permanent or a surprise? Plus, why we’ll never quit monthlies.