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The G3eks team continues their fun, “What If?” exercise: They’re picking 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. This episode, we’re covering the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. (Runtime 51:04)

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 Introduction

00:03:06 The 1980s

00:17:23 The 1990s

00:32:57 The 2000s

00:48:15 Recap & Preview 

Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay.

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The G3eks team plays a fun, “What If?” exercise: They’re picking 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. However they have to receive EVERY issue of that title released in that particular decade. What are their picks? Part One covers the ’40s through the ’70s. (Runtime 50:10)

What are your Ultimate Pull List picks? Let us know the comic book titles you picked in the comments below, at [email protected], or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction/The Rules

00:04:40 The 1940s

00:11:31 The 1950s

00:21:58 The 1960s

00:32:17 The 1970s 

00:46:37 Recap & Part Two Preview 

Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay.

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Flame…On! Get the marshmallows and fire extinguishers ready as the G3eks team is joined by Mark Brett to offer their comic book-related hot takes and unpopular opinions. (Run Time: 01:05:33)

Agree? Disagree? What are your unpopular opinions and hot takes? Let us know at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Warming Up!

00:03:11 Incredible Hulk #181

00:14:51 Variant Comics

00:23:32 Jim Lee

00:31:05 Deadpool/Ambush Bug 

00:34:23 Comic Book Movie Influence 

00:46:21 Geoff Johns

01:00:33 DK2

Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay.

Sizzling frying pan sound: Pixabay

Episode Artwork: John Byrne (Fantastic Four #250)

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They say every hero is only as good as their villain(s). On this episode, the G3eks team up with special guest Gary Lee to discuss this topic and decide which comic book character they feel has the best Rogues Gallery: Batman? Fantastic Four? The Flash? Spider-Man? Someone else? We’ll also post our choices for the most disappointing Rogues Gallery. (Run Time: 01:26:03)

Which comic book character do you feel has the best Rogues Gallery? Let us know your choice at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular, and your comments could be read in a future episode.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Bring on the Bad Guys (and Gals)!

00:01:33 Bruce Timm Said WHAT?!?

00:04:04 Let’s Talk Rogues: Spider-Man

00:14:58 Batman

00:27:35 Fantastic Four 

00:36:07 The Flash 

00:41:58 The Avengers 

00:51:12 Superman

00:56:40 X-Men

00:59:58 What About G.I. Joe?

01:01:50 Captain America

01:05:20 Most Disappointing Rogues Gallery

01:10:04 Our Pick for #1

01:16:37 For Your Considerations

Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay.

Evil laugh sound effect from Pixabay

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From George Reeves to John Cena, the comic book medium has made incredible progression through the years. The G3eks team is joined by special guest Tony Rawls to channel their choices for comic book series and characters that have made the successful leap to the small screen—and those that didn’t. They also present their wish list of comic book properties they’d like to see translated to TV and streaming in the future. (Run Time: 01:31:30)

What’s your favorite live-action adaptation of a comic book series or character? Let us know at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:06:35 The Adventures of Superman

00:16:37 Batmania Hits TV

00:22:57 The OG M-T-U

00:32:35 DC TV in the ’70s

00:43:24 After the Wasteland: The 1990s-2000s

00:50:50 Modern Day Maturity

00:58:14 DC TV Shows We Wish Were Made
 01:10:06 Marvel TV Shows We’d Like to See
 01:20:00 Indy Comics on TV/Streaming
 01:23:45 Post-show Commentary

Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay.

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The G3eks team is joined by special guests Mark Brett and Gary Lee to play a fun, little exercise. We’re pulling out random super-hero teams from the “Infinity Well” and then not only discussing each panelist’s favorite character from the team but also their pick for most under-rated. WARNING: An audio error involving one of the mics was discovered post-recording, and we’ve cleaned it up as best as possible. You may still notice a difference in audio levels in certain spots. (Run Time: 41:30)

Who are your favorite super-team members? Who do you feel is most under-rated? Let us know at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular, and your comments could be read in a future episode.

Chapters:

00:00 Roll Call

02:37 Legion of Super-Heroes

12:36 Excalibur

19:52 Alpha Flight

29:06 Fantastic Four

38:57 An Inhuman FF Choice: Medusa or Crystal?

40:32 Epilogue

Thumbnail image: Pixabay – Alexas_Fotos

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Howdy, pard’ners! The band of G3eks saddle up for a rowdy discussion of the major comic book characters of the Old West—Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, Rawhide Kid, Ghost Rider, and more—and debate whether the Western is a genre worth revisiting for readers and collectors. They also settle the showdown between which publisher had the best Western characters—DC, Marvel, or another company? (Run Time: 01:00:12)

Contact us with your two cents on this topic at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:08 Jonah Hex—the King of the Four-color Westerns

00:20:19 Are DC and Marvel Afraid of Westerns Today?

00:22:13 The Other DC Western Stars

00:29:34 The Merry Marvel Western Society!

00:34:47 Showdown: DC or Marvel Westerns?

00:44:51 The Best Westerns Outside the Big Two

00:56:50 Conclusion/Riding Off Into the Sunset

Thumbnail image: Jonah Hex #37 (DC Comics; Cover Artist: Luis Dominguez)

Opening Theme Music: “Wild West” Music by Reynold Greenleaf from Pixabay

Record scratch sound effect:  Sound Effect from Pixabay.

Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay.

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It’s time to get out the calendars and play g3eky historian! Four major Ages are frequently cited by comic book fans and experts—Golden (1938-1955), Silver (1956-1970), Bronze (1970-1985), and Modern (1985-present). This episode, the G3eks team discuss the quintessential characters for each Age, as well as discuss several of their favorite titles for each Era. They also analyze if these dates are correct and if there are other Ages in-between that might be missing. (Run Time: 01:11:30)

What’s your favorite Age of comic books? Contact us at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Chapters:

00:00:01  Introduction

00:02:06  Defining the Ages

00:09:18  Discussing the Golden Age/Atomic Age

00:23:50  The Silver Age and When It Begins

00:39:01  Appreciating the Bronze Age

00:57:44  What Makes Up the Modern Age?

01:10:52  Concluding Thoughts

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As the “Batman: Caped Crusader” animated series gets ready to take flight this August on Amazon Prime, the G3eks team fondly looks back at Bruce Timm’s “Batman: The Animated Series” and how it proved a dream come true for long-time AND new comic book fans. They’re ranking and discussing their eight favorite episodes of the series, as well as commenting on episodes that almost made their list, under-rated episodes, and the Animated universe titles published by DC Comics. (Run time 01:18:08.)

We want to know your favorite “Batman: The Animated Series” episodes! Contact us at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

Theme Music: “We Need a Superhero.” Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay.

Bat sound effects: Pixabay.

Art: Bruce Timm/The Batman Adventures Vol. 3 (2015).

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Here comes the boom! In this episode of “G3eks Speak,” the G3eks team speaks with Thor “Super Fan” Gary Lee to discuss everything about Marvel’s resident god of thunder. They will discuss their favorite (and least favorite) creators who worked on the Thor character since his debut in 1962’s Journey Into Mystery #83, as well as favorite villains and side characters in the long-running series. Other topics include the Tales of Asgard back-up stories, the verily delicious Hostess Thor ads, creators they wish had worked on the Thor title, Jane Foster or Sif, and the character's appearances in the MCU movies.  

Love or hate Thor? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at [email protected] or message us at https://www.facebook.com/g3ektacular.

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