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Both long-time and new fans will both tell you that comic book collecting can be fun—and infuriating—and the G3eks team detail things they love and things that drives them crazy about this colorful hobby. They’ll even provide advice intended to help collectors boost their collections for years to come. (Runtime 01:04:10)

Let us know your comic book collecting habits at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular. And join us at the G3ektacular Comic Book & Toy Show taking place Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, NC.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:30 What Do You Enjoy About Collecting

00:12:55 The Experience of Comic Books

00:20:40 Developing the Want List

00:33:20 Comic Book Community

00:38:51 Slabbing-Yay or Nay?

00:47:24 Tips for Comic Book Collecting

00:54:51 Are Publishers Missing the Boat?

01:02:05 Next Episode Preview

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Relax and enjoy this special bonus Thanksgiving Day treat, as the G3eks team shares some of their thoughts about comic books and pop culture during a recent “G3eks Speak” post-recording session. Let’s talk about the greatness of Daredevil “Born Again,” Wonder Woman and Hawkman’s post-Crisis confusion, and our first memories of Star Wars. (Runtime 28:31)

Cover Image: Comic Calvacade #18 by Everett E. Hibbard.

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Heartbreaking! Shocking! Inspirational! The G3eks team gets emotional, as they look back and discuss the comic book stories and moments that moved them. On this special, extra-sized episode, they’re talking about Crisis on Infinite Earths, the deaths of Captain Marvel and Phoenix, Batman taking flight in Year One, and much more comic book moments that mean so much to them! (Runtime 01:41:41)

What are the comic book moments that moved you? Let us know your thoughts at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:43 Crisis on Infinite Earths

00:17:41 Green Lantern/Green Arrow #76-#89

00:20:16 Death of the Phoenix

00:24:23 Action Comics #583

00:29:27 New Teen Titans #38

00:37:47 Suicide Squad #13

00:47:37 Kingdom Come #4

00:51:38 Daredevil #191

00:55:45 Captain America #168

01:01:01 Tom King’s Mister Miracle

01:08:16 Starman #72

01:17:04 “Back to the Klondike”

01:27:38 Honorable Mentions

01:38:36 Conclusion

Cover Image: Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths HC by George Pérez.

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A recent question asked in a comic book social media group is the focus of this episode. With Marvel and DC known as the “Big Two,” what comic book publisher could join them as the “Big Three”—today or all-time? The G3eks team discuss their possible nominees. (Runtime 01:00:12)

Which comic book company is your choice to join the “Big Three?” Let us know your thoughts at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:16 The Big Three—All Time?

00:15:45 Let’s Play “What If?”

00:27:09 Who is the “Big Third” Today?

00:51:43 Wrapping Things Up/Conclusion

Cover Image: 13 Spoons.

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Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay.

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Greetings, Distinguished Believers! The G3eks team continues their discussion of Marvel vs. DC. What were their best crossovers? What was the appeal of each publisher’s super characters? Which company did which genres best? Pick your side, and let’s find out what they think! (Runtime 01:13:16)

Which of the “Big Two” does it better? Let us know your thoughts at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:36 Memorable Cross-overs

00:14:30 The Marvel Age Appeal

00:19:27 Direct Currents About DC

00:24:34 Did Vertigo Change the Game?

00:27:12 Marvel vs. Watchmen

00:31:42 DC-Marvel: The Horror, The Horror!

00:35:44 A Detour into Image

00:40:01 Back to Horror

00:43:27 Marvel-DC: Fantasy Match-ups

00:51:01 DC-Marvel: War Can be Hell

00:56:29 Marvel-DC: Sci-Fi Heights

00:59:36 Magazines vs. Digests

01:07:08 Bonus Coverage: What The Funny Stuff?!?

Cover Image: Hero Inititative JLA/Avengers trade paperback by George Pérez.

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Superman vs. Hulk? Wonder Woman vs. Storm? Robin vs. Jubilee?!? The upcoming release of the DC vs. Marvel: Amalgam Universe Omnibus has the G3eks team looking back at the matchups of this at-the-time epic mini-series and some of their controversial decisions. Who do they feel should have been the winners? What matchups don’t stand the test of time? What pairings would be used today? Let’s debate! (Runtime 01:19:34)

Let us know your two-fisted opinions on this topic at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:21 The "Versus" Mini-Series Overview

00:08:30 Undercards: The Writer Votes

00:36:11 Main Events: The Fan Picks

00:58:54 Thoughts on the Mini-Series Today

01:07:10 Switching Universes

01:14:42 Conclusion…For Now!

Cover Image: DC Versus Marvel Omnibus HC by George Pérez.

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It’s time for comic book artist appreciation as the G3eks team traces the evolution of comic book art—defining the all-time greats, considering names that can be added to this list, and presenting picks for under-appreciated artists then, today, and tomorrow. (Runtime 01:16:20)

Let us know your artful opinions on this topic at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:44 Favorite Comic Book Art Techniques

00:04:06 The Comic Book Artist All-Timers

00:16:00 Who Else to Consider?

00:39:19 Today’s Artists of Tomorrow

00:53:04 Rich’s Under-Appreciated Artists

00:58:31 Gary’s Under-Appreciated Artists

01:06:42 Jeff’s Under-Appreciated Artists

01:10:52 Audience Suggestions

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Let’s get into the “spirit” of Halloween—four-color style! G3eks and their fiendish friends convene again to discuss more of their favorite horror and supernatural comic books, stories, and characters perfect for this time of the season. We’re talking Ghost Rider, Werewolf By Night, Alan Moore, John Stanley, Batman, Rutland parades, and the best 21st Century horror comics you might not have read yet. (Runtime 57:03)

Let us know what scary comic book titles or stories you’d recommend for a Halloween reading list at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00 Halloween Sp00ktacular 2024 Returns!

01:31 Favorite Comic Book Horror Hosts

04:00 Horror and Supernatural Characters

16:42 From Hell and “More” Alan Moore

22:28 John Stanley Double Feature

30:48 Spooky Marvel Comics Issues

37:29 Rutland, Vermont in Comic Books

39:14 The Best Batman Scary Tales

44:52 21st Century Horror Comics

52:20 Getting Home Before Dark

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Ghost Effects: Pixabay.

“Scary Pumpkin” Music by FASSounds from Pixabay

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It’s time for Halloween, and to celebrate, the ghoulish gallery of G3eks and their fiendish friends talk about some of their favorite horror and supernatural comic book titles, stories, and characters perfect for this time of the season. (Runtime 01:04:30)

Let us know what scary comic book titles or stories you’d recommend for a Halloween reading list at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00  Welcome to Halloween Sp00ktacular 2024

00:01:58    Favorite Monsters

00:06:40   EC Comics and Other Pre-Code Horror

00:11:58     Tomb of Dracula and Other Wolfman Titles

00:21:09    Doctor Tony’s “Madblood” Picks

00:24:59    Vertigo Comics

00:30:08   The Walking Dead

00:34:10    Hellboy and Other Dark Horse Horror

00:46:04   Charlton, Dell, and Gold Key Chills

00:51:55    House of Mystery #201

00:53:39   Scary Godmother

00:57:22    Hellblazer

01:03:05   Next Episode Preview 

Thumbnail Art: House of Mystery #206 by Tony deZuniga.

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Our three-episode mini-series featuring the G3eks team picking their three comic book titles for their “Ultimate Pull List” from each decade—one from Marvel, one from DC, and one from the non-Big Two—concludes. This episode, we have a lively look at the 2010s and the 2020s—as well as a discussion about Grant Morrison’s “New X-Men” run. Be sure to subscribe, if you haven’t already, so you don’t miss an episode! (Runtime 38:18)

Let us know your picks in the comments section, or at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 How to Fill Out the Ultimate Pull List

00:02:57 The 2010s

00:18:45 The 2020s

00:30:24 Grant Morrison’s New X-Men—Yay or Nay?

00:35:53 Recap 

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