Comics Code Atrocity

When it comes to DC's greatest moments, the New 52 is rarely up there for most people. The main complaint I've always heard is "it through away the canon." which... is kind of true. But today's episode goes over the DC Universe Rebirth and how Geoff Johns not only restored the canon, but used a cult favorite, Dr. Manhattan, to make the New 52 an important part of the DC Metaverse.

We cover parts of: 

What's better than one Spider-Man? All the Spider-Men! Or more accurately Spider-People. This episode goes through the first appearances and major moments of multiple radioactive Spider-themed heroes and what issues/stories to look out for!

Host of the Nothing to Play Podcast, Justin Carter, joins me to discuss Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

With 3 movies and 3 Disney+ shows now out (and no more covid theatrical issues) Phase 4 of the MCU is in full swing. Justin and I talk about (and rate) the movies and shows that have been released. Plus get into some theories and rumors for the next few future MCU projects coming out.

We discuss, in order:

Feel free to skip around!

In honor of the new comic Robins, written by Tim Seeley. We're doing a deep dive on first appearances and major issues/milestones for every character who took the alias "Robin"

Also Including

    6. Carrie Kelley (Dark Knight Returns, 1986). Created by Frank Miller and John Byrne

And a special number 7! Julie Madison (Detective Comics #49, 1941). Created by Bob Kane 

Batman vs Dracula: Red Rain, Bloodstorm, and Crimson Mist are 3 stories that take the myth of Batman and dial it to 13! In an alternate DC reality, Batman has a run in with the lord of vampires and ends up becoming one himself. Bruce must fight evil undead hordes while also fighting his own bloodlust. nd what becomes of his closest friends and enemies when evil finally does take over the bat? This comic is full of sex, blood, and full on violence. Definitely not for kids... enjoy!

Written by: Doug Moench

Illustrated by: Kelley Jones

Batman: Year One is an iconic staple in the Batman lore. It was the first time the audience gets to see the transition from Bruce Wayne, man with a mission to save his city, to Batman, the myth that invokes fear in the cowardly and superstitious. Along with that origin we see James Gordon move to Gotham and join a corrupt police station and Selina Kyle go from prostitute to infamous cat burglar. Not only is it a great story but the art does an amazing job conveying the dark and hard world our protagonists are doing their best to clean up day by day. 

Written by: Frank Miller

Illustrated by: David Mazzucchelli

Batman, Zero Year is a very different, more savage, origin story for the dark knight. Bruce Wayne is pinned against Edward Nygma in a battle of wits for the lives of everyone in Gotham. The birth of Batman, and the death of an innocent boy named Bruce Wayne, has never had a story told as powerful as this before. Plus Batman rides a dirt bike and fights lions. 

Written by: Scott Snyder

Art by: Greg Capullo 

The Throne of Atlantis story line for Aquaman is one of his best. In a world where no one takes you serious, it's hard being a superhero. Doesn't matter if you're as strong as Superman, as smart as Batman, or have an exotic backstory like Wonder Woman. Aquaman has it rough. And things get a lot rougher when The Trench (piranha humanoids that feast on human flesh) show up. Or when Black Manta starts killing all of his friends. Or how about when his half brother Ocean Master kills millions in an all out war with the main land.... Yea, heavy is the head that wears the crown.

Written by: Geoff Johns

Illustrated by: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Paul Pelletier

We all know the story: boy meets alien parasite, boy rejects alien parasite, alien parasite gets a jacked blond rebound to help kill the boy. A tale as old as time. But really, how did it happen. From Secret Wars #8 to Amazing Spider-Man #300, how did Eddie Brock get the suit. And why does the symbiote hate Peter Parker so much. Don't worry, you know I got you!

Venom created by: David Micheline and Todd McFarlane