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- MCU REVIEW: Captain America: Civil WarEpisode 39 - Captain America: Civil War Movie Review
This week you are in for a treat, dear listeners! We have a movie that features a full DOZEN MCU heroes, and so in order to properly cover CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR we have brought in a bit of help. Our friend Mike is a huge MCU fan, and he is hosting Dan and his son in Chicago this weekend while they attend C2E2.
This Week In Comics
Scott Pilgrim Anime Ordered by Netflix With the Original Film Cast
- https://comicbook.com/anime/news/scott-pilgrim-anime/
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
- Who Knows??
Recommendation: Conventions!
Film Facts
Tagline: Divided We Fall
Released: May 6, 2016Runtime: 147 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $1,153,296,293 / domestic: $408,084,349Budget: $250,000,000IMDB Rating: 7.8/10Stars: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastain Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Chadwick Boseman and Jeremy RennerDirected: Anthony and Joe RussoScreenplay: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Different but Faithful to the Original
Introducing Black Panther and Spider-Man
The Perfect Plan?
The Evolution of Stark, Rogers
So Much Action
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
- Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
- Ego: Thor 132, 133, 228
- Mantis: Avengers 112-115, 120-124
- Gamora: Strange Tales 178-181
Signoff
Questions or comments
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1 hr 29 min - COMIC CONNECTIONS: Captain America: Civil War - A War Like No OtherEpisode 38 - A War Like No Other
We are heading into Marvel’s Phase 3 slate of films, and it starts out with a bang, as the entire MCU comes together for an action-packed movie that also packs significant story punch.
This Week In Comics
Jonathan Majors arrested
- https://apnews.com/article/jonathan-majors-arrested-3ccf23bb407f5e6d2441ccc536b254f2
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
- https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-03-26
- Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt #2
- X-Men Annual #1
- Mary Jane & Black Cat #1
- Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1
- Also have Sabretooth & the Exiles, Namor: The Sub-Mariner, Black Panther, Wakanda and Strange
Recommendation: Traveling to Mars by Mark Russell and Roberto Meli.
- https://www.comicsbeat.com/mark-russell-and-roberto-meli-are-traveling-to-mars-in-new-comic-series/
This Week's Stack
- Civil War #1-7
- Civil War Frontline #1-7
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Civil War #1-7
- Speedball and the perils of Reality TV
- Maria Hill / SHIELD is not the good guy
- Sue Storm is not to be trifled with
- Was this really Thor?
- Story brings the core ideas of freedom and responsibility into conflict
- What did you think of the sides?
- Once again, a note that Sue Storm is not to be trifled with
Civil War Frontline #1-7
- These stories overtly pull at the political and ethical questions of Civil War
- The stories were difficult to read
- Who would have read these? Aren't you glad we did!
- Context I didn't even know I needed
- Artwork and words used to compare/contrast time periods in human history during great conflict with what was going on during this “Civil War” was quite something to see.
- Duane: Much bigger problem with what Richards and Stark are doing in these comics
Final Thoughts
What's Next
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) Movie Review
Signoff
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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59 min - DCEU REVIEW: Shazam! Fury of the GodsEpisode 37 - Shazam! Fury of the Gods Movie Review
It was a big week for your intrepid hosts, as we left the security of the MCU and dipped our toes into the world of DC Comics. Shazam: Fury of the Gods was just released this weekend, and we are ready to talk about the Big Red Cheese returning to the big screen!
This Week In Comics
DC Comics' Wonderful Swimsuit Covers Are Sexy and Tasteful
- https://gizmodo.com/dc-comics-swimsuit-variant-cover-specials-sexy-1850237507
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
- https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-03-19
- Invincible Iron Man #1
- Photon #1
- Also have Deadpool, Planet Hulk Worldbreaker, Legion of X, The Amazing Spiderman and two Star Wars books – The Mandalorian and Bounty Hunters
Recommendation: Age of Bronze by Eric Shanower
- http://age-of-bronze.com/
Film Facts
Tagline: Oh. My. Gods.
Released: March 17, 2023Runtime: 130 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $65,500,000 / domestic: $30,500,000 (Thursday – Saturday)Budget: $125,000,000IMDB Rating: 6.7/10Stars: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Djimon Hounsou, Lucy Liu and Helen MirrenDirected: David F. SandbergScreenplay: Henry Gayden, Chris Morgan and Bill Parker2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Philadelphia Fiasco and the suspension bridge
Daughters of Atlas
Citizen Bank Park Plasma Globe
Is it dark in here?
Afterscene 1: The Justice Society
Afterscene 2: Sivana and Mr. Mind
What’s missing?
Reviews and Reviewers
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
- Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
- Civil War #1-7
- Civil War: Frontline #1-7
Signoff
Questions or comments
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1 hr 14 min - COMIC CONNECTIONS: Shazam! Fury of the Gods - All About the Big Red CheeseEpisode 36 - All About the Big Red Cheese
This week we are taking a major diversion from our normal path, and taking a look at Marvel’s Distinguished Competition. That’s right, we mentioned a while ago that we would be starting to branch out a bit, and with the new Shazam! Movie appearing in theaters this weekend I wanted to get Duane up to speed on the original Captain Marvel, one of the oldest heroes in comics – a character that once was more popular than Superman himself!
This Week In Comics
Brian Michael Bendis Announces Fortune & Glory Sequel
Marvel Teases the Debut of a New Spider-Man Hero
Recommendation: DC stories for new comic readers
- Morrison’s All-Star Superman
- George Perez’s Wonder Woman
- Alex Ross’s Justice
This Week's Stack
- Shazam Vol. 1 (1973)
- Shazam! Power of Hope (2000)
- Shazam! The Monster Society Of Evil (2007)
Creator Focus: Jeff Smith
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Shazam Vol. 1
- This is VERY MUCH a kids book, but also VERY meta aware, with numerous references to “I remember him from when I was a kid…he doesn’t look a day older.”
- Kid superhero, no surprise, was well liked by kids
- “Mr. Binder” is a reference to Otto Binder. Wrote many classic Captain Marvel stories, and also co-created Supergirl.
- Very much feels like the first Shazam film
- Quick history of Captain Marvel and why Shazam is used
Shazam! Power of Hope
- Alex Ross is like no other comic artist. He is our Norman Rockwell.
- Many of his characters are based on real people, who serve as models for his illustrations. The model for Shazam has been the same person for decades.
- This is a simple, powerful story.
- Tells a wonderful story with some action and makes you think after finishing it.
Shazam! The Monster Society Of Evil
- A very fun story, and a love letter to the whole history of CM/Shazam
- Has a very “old fashioned” feel
- Not something to think too deeply on
- Adults aren’t cast in a friendly light throughout this.
- Call back to older Villains – Dr. Sivana. Has a “friend” (Tawny) who can change forms?
- The “Big Red Cheese”? What on Earth is that?
Final Thoughts
What's Next
- Shazam: Fury of the Gods comes to theaters this weekend!
Signoff
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1 hr 13 min - MCU REVIEW: Ant-ManEpisode 35 - Ant-Man Movie Review
This week we are heading back to the world of Ant-Man, this time for a look at the 2015 movie that started it all for the Langs and Pyms of the MCU!
This Week In Comics
Agatha Harkness Reunites With Scarlet Witch in Marvel's Contest of Chaos Event
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/agatha-harkness-scarlet-witch-marvel-contest-of-chaos/
Unstoppable Doom Patrol Creative Team Previews New Leader, Team, and Purpose
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/unstoppable-doom-patrol-creative-team-previews-new-leader-team-purpose/
The Ant-Man movies have been a big (and often bad) influence on the MCU
- https://www.polygon.com/23617440/ant-man-marvel-cinematic-universe-mcu
Recommendation: Elfquest Humble Bundle
- https://www.humblebundle.com/books/elfquest-complete-dark-horse-collection-books
Film Facts
Tagline: Heroes don’t get any bigger.
Released: July 17, 2015Runtime: 117 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $519,311,965 / domestic: $180,202,163Budget: $130,000,000IMDB Rating: 7.3/10Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Pena, David Dastmalchian, Tip “T.I.” Harris and Michael DouglasDirected: Peyton ReedScreenplay: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay and Paul Rudd2ish Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Scott Lang’s Ant-Man. The Same, but different
Paul Rudd plays himself (or every other character he ever plays)
Hank Pym and Hope Van Dyne
A Matter of Scale
And Exhausting Final Act?
Darren Cross
The Quantum Realm
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
- Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
- Shazam #1 (1973)
- Shazam! Power of Hope (2000)
- Shazam! The Monster Society Of Evil (2007)
Signoff
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1 hr 19 min - COMIC CONNECTIONS: Ant-Man - The Trial of Hank PymEpisode 34 - The Trial of Hank Pym
In the MCU Hank Pym has been portrayed as a grumpy but loveable genius, sort of an older, more family-driven version of Tony Stark. He loves his daughter, mentors Scott Pym, never stops searching for his lost wife, and even seems to be a defacto grandfather for Cassie in Quantumania. To say the least, this is a retcon from his history in the comics, and this week we are taking a look at one of Hank Pym’s lowest moments – the Avengers run in which his wife leaves him and he is expelled from the Avengers.
This Week In Comics
Unforgiven: Marvel Series Pits Spider-Man vs. Vampires
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/spider-man-unforgiven-1-preview-marvel-comics-vampires-forgiven-event/
Invincible Creators Debate If He Can Beat All Might, Chainsaw Man, & More.
- https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/invincible-creators-debate-my-hero-academia-chainsaw-man/
- Skybound Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/lSMpoLOuiRU
- Superfight! by Robert Kirkman: https://store.skybound.com/collections/superfight
Recommendation: Black Cloak from Image
- https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/black-cloak
This Week's Stack
- Tales To Astonish #27, 35 and 44
- Avengers 212-214, 217, 222, 224, 227-230
Creator Focus: Larry Lieber
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Tales To Astonish #27, 35 and 44
- First appearance of a superhero, but this is not a superhero story.
- Horror / suspense story with a science-gone-bad twist
- In #35, Hank now has a costume and super-power, but this still is not a traditional superhero story
- In #44, Pym’s original origin is no longer heroic or tragic enough.
- Creepy relationships between middle-aged men and young women.
- Very atomic age. Glorification of science, stridently anti-communist
Avengers 212-214
- Domestic Abuse is a tough topic to address in a comic
- https://www.moviemaker.com/how-ant-man-hank-pym-accidentally-became-a-wife-beater/
- “I’ll bet Tonto never went to this much trouble for the Lone Ranger”
- Also touches on issues of economic power, with Jan having all the money.
Avengers 215-227
- Hank disappears then comes back and is tricked into helping Egghead - which gets him landed in prison.
- The male Avengers and Jarvis are relatively blasé about Janet and her feelings while seeming very concerned about Hank.
- Sexual politics remains a bit part of this run. Hawkeye and She-Hulk for instance.
- Janet does take over as leader/chairperson of the Avengers
Avengers 228-230
- Both Jan and Hank end up acting in about as adult a fashion as could be hoped.
- Hank finally admits that he made serious mistakes, and understands he has broken things he can’t fix.
- She-Hulk is depowered, and her interaction with Hawkeye is also unpleasant.
- Marvel’s take on a “modern” liberated woman.
Final Thoughts
What's Next
- Ant-Man (2015) Movie Review
Announcement: We've joined The Collective!
Signoff
Questions or comments
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1 hr 19 min - MCU REVIEW: Ant Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaEpisode 33 - Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Movie Review
This week we checked out Marvel's newest offering, the third installment of the Ant-Man franchise. This movie had a lot to do, as it introduces us to a new hero, builds out a whole new, tiny world, and starts the ball rolling on Phase Five of the MCU. How did it do? There's a lot to talk about.
This Week In Comics
Marvel Announces New Daredevil & Echo Series
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/new-daredevil-echo-series-revealed/
Star Trek Announces History-Spanning Crossover
- https://comicbook.com/startrek/news/star-trek-annual-2023-crossover-idw-publishing/
Recommendation: American Comics: A History
- https://www.jeremydauber.com/american-comics-a-history
Film Facts
Tagline: This February, Enter the Quantum Realm
Released: February 17, 2023Runtime: 125 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $225,000,000 / domestic: $104,000,000 (Thu – Sat numbers)Budget: likely $200,000,000IMDB Rating: 6.6/10Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Michael Douglas and Michelle PfeifferDirected: Peyton ReedScreenplay: Jeff Loveness and Jack Kirby2ish Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Kang the Conqueror
M.O.D.O.K.
Cassie Lang
Janet's Big Adventure in the Quantum Realm
Hank's Ants To the Rescue!
Lord Krylar - What the heck was that?
VFX
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
- Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
- Tales To Astonish #27, 35 and 44
- The Trial of Hank Pym (Avengers 212-214, 217, 222, 224, 227, 230)
Signoff
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1 hr 18 min - COMIC CONNECTIONS: Ant Man and Wasp Quantumania - There’s an App For ThatEpisode 32 - There’s an App For That
With the MCU returning to the story of Ant-Man and his many tiny friends next week, we are taking a look at the 2015 Ant Man comics that delve into Scott Lang’s relationship with his teenage daughter Cassie.
This Week In Comics
Chris Browne, Hagar the Horrible Cartoonist, Dies at 70
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/chris-browne-hagar-the-horrible-cartoonist-dies-at-70/
Marvel to Explore Hulk's Origin Story Through a Found-Footage Documentary
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-hulk-annual-found-footage-documentary/
This Week's Stack
- Marvel Premiere #47 and #48 (1979)
- The Astonishing Ant-Man #1-13 (2015)
Creator Focus: Nick Spencer
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Marvel Premiere #47 and #48
- Scott Lang steals the armor... And then gets to keep it?
- Quick Read - Lots of fighting. Not much of a resolution
- Geared to an older audience
The Astonishing Ant-Man #1-13
- Felt a bit like She-Hulk
- Scott Lang’s daughter, Cassie Lang has had an eventful past/present
- What’s the deal with Machinesmith and Griz?
- Scott Lang - poor decision maker
- Lots of cameo appearances
Final Thoughts
What's Next
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Comes out this week!!)
Signoff
Possible post-credit spoiler for Quantumania...
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1 hr 8 min - MCU REVIEW: Avengers: Age of UltronEpisode 31 - Avengers: Age of Ultron Movie Review
After spending last week reading Brian Bendis’s version of the Age of Ultron, we now get to compare it with Joss Whedon’s take on the same topic two years later. Suffice it to say, there are some differences.
This Week In Comics
DC Studios announcements cause DC Comics to sell out. But reprints coming
- https://comicbook.com/movies/news/james-gunn-promises-sold-out-dc-books-will-be-reprinted-after-dc-studios-slate-announcement/
Scarlet Witch Series Debuts a WandaVision-Inspired Variant Cover
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-scarlet-witch-wandavision-david-nakayama-variant-cover/
Dan’s Recommendation: Legion of Super-Heroes movie
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22769820/
Film Facts
Tagline: A new age begins
Released: May 1, 2015Runtime: 141 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $1,402,805,868 / domestic: $459,005,868Budget: $250,000,000IMDB Rating: 7.3/10Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, James Spader and Samuel L JacksonDirected: Joss WhedonScreenplay: Joss Whedon2ish Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Ultron Origin different, but similar
James Spader as Ultron
The Twins
The Vision
CGI is questionable at some points
Suit of armor around the world / peace in our time
Avengers are discordant. Ultron has harmony.
The Hulk and Black Widow thing
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
- Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
- Marvel Premiere #47 and #48 (1979)
- The Astonishing Ant-Man #1-13 (2015)
Signoff
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1 hr 21 min - MCU REVIEW: Guardians of the GalaxyEpisode 29 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1 Movie Review
This week the guys re-watch one of the most pleasantly surprising film from Phase 2... Guardians of the Galaxy from 2014. This was the first extended look at Marvel Cosmic and featured a group of characters most moviegoing people didn't know anything about. This could have been an absolute disaster. Instead, it launched the Guardians and James Gunn into the mainstream.
This Week In Comics
New Avengers run written by Jed Mackay starts in May
- https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/avengers-2023-new-run-jed-mackay-c-f-villa
Amazon's Comixology Hit With Major Layoffs
- https://comicbook.com/comics/news/amazon-comixology-major-layoffs-revealed/
Film Facts
Tagline: You’re welcome
Released: August 1, 2014Runtime: 121 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $772,776,600 / domestic: $333,176,600Budget: $170,000,000* ($232.3 million)IMDB Rating: 8/10Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Vin Diesel and Bradley CooperDirected: James GunnScreenplay: James Gunn and Nicole Perlman2ish Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Intros of each character brilliantly engineered.
Loveable Assholes
- Each of them has tragedy, and yet have to decide to act bravely, and even foolishly to save the world.
Marvel Studios logo was all still comic images
James Gunn
Music
Thanos
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
- Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
- Age of Ultron (2013)
- Guidebook to Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2016)
Signoff
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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Each week Dan, Duane and Siena bring you a look at comics new and old! Since 2021 we have been discussing comics, TV and film. For 2024 Duane and Dan are focusing on Marvel history that centers on Daredevil, and Siena and Dan are keeping up with current happenings in the Marvel Comics Universe. Our previous seasons are also available here: Phases of the Moon Knight covered the Moon Knight character in comics and TV, and our MCU Review saw us comparing the Phase 1 thru Phase 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe films with the comics that inspired them.
Tuesdays - What’s New in Marvel Unlimited: Digital debuts in the MU App
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