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This week’s topic is Iron Man 2, from 2010.  The unexpected box office triumph of 2008’s Iron Man prompted Marvel Studios to immediately green-light a sequel, which featured the return of Tony Stark, the recasting of James Rhodes and the introduction of Black Widow.  There was a lot of action, some questionable science, and many, many explosions.

This Week In Comics

Marvel NFTs 

• https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-veve-artworks-nft-variant-covers/

D23 Expo starts soon

Dan’s review: Netflix's The Sandman

Film Facts

• Tagline: It's not the armor that makes the hero, but the man inside. 

• IMDB Rating: 6.9/10

2 Minute Recap

Discussion Topics

A new James Rhodes

Tony Stark is a dick in this movie

Stark family history questioned

Dual villains: Justin Hammer and Ivan Vanko/Whiplash

Black Widow deserved better

Set the stage for effects and overwork

More really well-done world building

Post credit scene - "We found it"

Face Off!

Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie

What's Next

We move on to the third of the Avengers to get their own movie and look at Thor’s 1st appearance as well as one of the most celebrated Marvel comic runs of the 1980s.

• Journey Into Mystery #83 (1962) 

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In 2010 the Marvel Cinematic universe returned to Tony Stark and Iron Man, this time with a focus on Tony’s quest to retain control of his Iron Man armor.  In the comics Stark also has had issues with others stealing or misusing his technology, as we are going to see in this week’s “Armor Wars” storyline from 1988. 

This Week In Comics

She-Hulk episode 1 reactions 

Tom Palmer, Celebrated Marvel Comics Inker, Dies at 81 

• https://comicbook.com/comics/news/tom-palmer-celebrated-marvel-comics-inker-dead-at-81/

New Iron Man comic "Invincible Iron Man" to debut in December 2022

• https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/invincible-iron-man-return-marvel-2022/

Thor: Love and Thunder set to debut on Disney+ September 8th 

The Story So Far 

Iron Man in the 1970s and 1980s 

Creator Focus: David Micheline

This Week's Stack

• Iron Man #118 

2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics

• Rhodey’s Big Break!

Final Thoughts

What's Next

• Iron Man 2 (2010) Movie Review 

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We are jumping from 2008 to 2022 this week, just in time to take a look at the comic book history of Marvel’s other big green hero – She-Hulk – just before she makes her MCU debut this Thursday. 

This Week In Comics

The Avengers: 1,000,000 B.C. Reveals Phoenix's connection to the Birth of Thor (and Original Black Panther's Death)

• https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-reveals-black-pantner-death-first-original-explained-avengers-bc/

DC's Poison Ivy Solo Series Gets Second Arc Due to Fan Demand

• https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-poison-ivy-solo-series-second-arc-fan-demand/

The Story So Far 

Creator Focus: Stan Lee

This Week's Stack

• Savage She-Hulk #1 (1980)  

2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics

• She-Hulk Origin Story 

Final Thoughts

Correspondence

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What's Next

• Iron Man #118 (Rhodey) 

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This week’s topic is The Incredible Hulk, a 2008 movie that was just the 2nd film in the MCU.  Starring Edward Norton and directed by Louis Leterrier, this movie is the only major MCU film to not be on Disney+, and it occupies an odd place both in terms of its star (since replaced by Mark Ruffalo) and its studio (Marvel produced the film, with distribution by Universal).   

This Week In Comics

Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker announced

• https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-announces-planet-hulk-sequel-worldbreaker/ 

New She-Hulk trailer

• https://thedirect.com/article/daredevil-mcu-she-hulk-yellow-helmet

Completed Batgirl Movie Shelved by Warner Brothers 

• https://www.thewrap.com/batgirl-movie-dead-warner-bros-discovery-has-no-plans-to-release-nearly-finished-90-million-film/ 

Netflix's The Sandman adaptation released 

• https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23292287/the-sandman-season-1-2022-netflix-review 

Film Facts

• Released June 13, 2008 

2 Minute Recap

Discussion Topics

Our Initial Reactions 

Who is Louis Leterrier?

The Hulk’s checkered past 

Not an origin story; It's Banner on the run

Tease, tease, tease... Reveal 

Edward Norton as Banner/Hulk 

General Ross and the Abomination 

Does this feel like a Marvel movie?

References to the comics

Face Off!

Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie

Listener Correspondence

Comic Book Store Q&A from Mo

• https://www.thepopverse.com/how-to-buy-comics-comic-books-graphic-novel-store-shop-guide-lcs

What's Next

With the She-Hulk Disney+ series releasing next Wednesday, it is time to get all of you, and Duane, caught up on the history of the MCU’s next big, green superstar! 

• Savage She-Hulk #1 (1980) 

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This week Dan is trying something new, by giving us a selection of smaller comic runs from across the history of this week’s character, The Incredible Hulk!  We are going to talk a bit about Marvel history, look at some of the major characters in the Hulk universe, and try to get me ready for the 2008 Hulk movie. 

This Week In Comics

The Story So Far 

Creator Focus: Todd McFarlane

This Week's Stack

• Hulk #1

2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics

• Hulk Origin Story 

Final Thoughts

What's Next

Incredible Hulk (2008) Movie Review

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This week’s topic is the Iron Man movie, which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008.  This movie returned Robert Downey Jr to star status, and started Marvel Studios on their way to multiplex domination. 

This Week In Comics

San Diego Comic Con 

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlOB3UALvrQ

Duane Recommendation! – Undiscovered Country, Vol 1. 

• https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/undiscovered-country 

2 Minute Recap

Discussion Topics

Our Initial Reactions 

It all comes down to Robert Downey Jr. 

And the Suit.

I miss classic villains. 

10 rings = Mandarin

Would this movie be the same if made today?

Finding the MCU secret sauce 

Worldbuilding is tucked in

Face Off!

Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie

Listener Correspondence

Messages from Forest and William

What's Next

Hulk #1 (1962)

Fantastic Four #25 and 26

Hulk #340

Future Imperfect (1992)

Incredible Hulk #34-39

Planet Hulk (2006)

Immortal Hulk

Forrest’s recommendation: Hulk Grand Design – Monster

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This week we head back to the very beginning of the MCU, and take a look at the comics that inspired the 2008 Iron Man movie.  The comics we are looking at today are beloved by generations of Iron Man fans, and were key sources for Robert Downey Jr. when he was trying to understand Tony Stark. 

This Week In Comics

The Story So Far 

Creator Focus: Bob Layton

This Week's Stack and 2 Minute Recap

• Iron Man #120 - 128

Discussion Topics

The story leading up to #120 

Namor is someone to know

Tony and the Ladies

The Bottle

The Artwork

Secret Identity

Notable Changes from the Movie

Final Thoughts

Correspondence

What's Next

Iron Man (2008) Movie Review

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This week’s topic is Thor: Love & Thunder, and the Thor and Mighty Thor comics that paved the way for Natalie Portman’s character.  What was the same, what did they do different and did we, ultimately, like what we saw?

This Week In Comics

Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) join Disney+ Echo series. 

Ms. Marvel finale episode this week!

Book Recommendation: Not All Supermen by Tim Hanley

2 Minute Recap

Discussion Topics

Our Initial Reactions 

Gorr’s Story 

Jane’s Story 

Is Thor Supposed To Be Funny? 

Special Effects Kerfuffle 

On Wildly Diverging Opinions and Expectations 

Hercules 

Face Off!

Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie

Listener Correspondence

Message from Mike

What's Next

Iron Man #120-128 "The Demon in a Bottle" 

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This episode we will be taking a look at the Gorr the God Butcher and Lady Thor comics that paved the way for Christian Bale and Natalie Portman’s characters, and next week we will head out to the theater and return to let you know our thoughts on Thor: Love & Thunder both as its own thing and as an adaptation. 

This Week In Comics

The Story So Far 

Creator Focus: Jackson "Butch" Guice 

This Week's Stack and 2 Minute Recap

• This week’s stack: What If #10 (1978)

Discussion Topics

Gorr as a villian. Does Gorr Have a Point? 

What’s with All these Gods? 

Is Thor Boring? 

What Was the Big Deal With Lady Thor? 

Does knowing more about Gorr and Lady Thor make you more or less excited to see the film? 

What's Next

Thor: Love and Thunder Movie Review

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Comics Over Time is a podcast where hosts Dan and Duane read some of the important and interesting comic books that provided story ideas for Hollywood blockbusters and then see how those stories translated to the big screen.

We have a lot of great comics, movies and TV shows lined up to share with you.  Whether you are a long-time fan of comic books and comic book movies, or are just getting started, we invite you to join us as we look back at the history of these characters and their stories, and try to connect the dots from comic panels to moving pictures.