This episode was recorded live at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024. Fabrice Sapolsky is the CEO & Publisher of Fairsquare Comics LLC. He is mostly known to general audiences as the co-creator/co-writer of Spider-Man Noir for Marvel Comics (with David Hine).

Through his 25+ years in publishing, Fabrice served as Editor and packager for multiple companies in France and the US including Albin Michel, Heavy Metal, Panini to Jungle Comics, DC Comics, Humanoids, Tapestry Productions, and Ablaze Comics. As a comic book creator, he released five creator-owned graphic novels in the last five years including fan favorites Intertwined, One-Hit Wonder, and Lady-Bird.

In this episode, Sapolsky explained the challenges new technology brings to the publishing industry. He explains the difference between creating a character for Marvel vs. his own creations, and the marketing needed to get those characters seen. Sapolsky is also a massive Prince fan, and the end of this episode focuses on all things Purple.

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Jay Wolff was born on September 11, 1932. He was 44 years old in 1977 when Star Wars came out in theaters. Since then, he developed a passion for the franchise that has lasted until this day. After Return of the Jedi came out in 1983, Jay immersed himself in the Expanded Universe. Then, when he was 66 years old, The Phantom Menace came out. When Lucasfilm was sold to Disney, a plethora of Star Wars projects came out. Jay is up to date and is currently (at the time of this episode's release) watching The Acolyte.

Jay is Seth's cousin and joined the show to discuss his unique perspective on the Star Wars Universe.

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The iconic Batman: The Animated Series is considered the gold standard in superhero storytelling. Many consider that iteration of The Dark Knight to be the best version among comics and movies. Kevin Altieri was a storyboard artist and director on numerous episodes of the classic show.

Altieri also worked on the classic Batman: Mask of the Phantasm animated movie. His career also includes The Spectacular Spider-Man, Transformers: Rescue Bots, Stripperella, GI Joe: Renegades, and more.

In this episode, Altieri takes a deep dive into what made the animated series so incredible, and how it has stood the test of time. He also handpicks some favorite episodes and detailed his favorite moments from Phantasm.

This episode was recorded at the Garden State Comics Fest in Morristown, New Jersey. The episode also features audio from the recently released trailer for a new Bruce Timm-centric animated Batman show, Batman: Caped Crusader.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Amazon Prime release “Gen V” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

The hit TV series “The Boys” has its Season 4 premiere on the day this podcast is released, June 13, 2024. In October 2023, Amazon Prime Video released a spin-off series, entitled “Gen V.” This episode reviews Gen V while previewing season 4 of The Boys.

Gen V tells the story based on The Boys comic book story arc "We Gotta Go Now" by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Ennis was featured on this podcast in Episode 375. It takes place in The Boys universe and deals with a superhero school and its students.

Veteran sportscaster and Hall of Justice regular Marshall Harris rejoins the show to discuss Gen V and give his thoughts on what to expect in The Boys Season 4. They also discuss the recent news that Season 5 will be the end of the Boys, while spinoffs may continue.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men '97” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

X-Men '97 is the continuation of the original animated series X-Men. It “takes place” shortly after the events of the original series finale. This is the 3rd podcast in three weeks to focus on this Marvel series. The X-Men are dealing with the fallout from the apparent “death” of their leader, Professor Charles Xavier. Many of the original voice cast are brought back for this show, with notable exceptions.

Longtime comic and X-Men fan and sportscaster Robin Lundberg makes his second appearance on the show. While the series is overwhelmingly praised, there are certain debates about plot choices discussed in this episode.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men '97” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

X-Men '97 is the highest-rated Marvel series on Rotten Tomatoes to date. Gui Agustini is a Brazilian actor who was cast as Roberto da Costa in X-Men '97. Agustini joined the podcast to discuss his being cast as Roberto and the reaction from the fans since the show's release. Agustini also discussed his interactions with the legacy X-Men voice actors, who were in the original series that X-Men '97 is based on. He discussed both positive and negative feedback that he received on social media after the show came out, dealing with his not being of the same ethnic origin as Roberto.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men ‘97” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Chris Britton played Mr. Sinister during the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series and the current continuation series X-Men '97. The classically trained Canadian actor tells the story of how he came into the role initially in the 90s as well as the process of re-auditioning for this new series. Britton explains what Sinister has meant to him and his career, and his experience with fans at various comic-cons around the world. He also comments on the new show with opinions on plot decisions.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Lucasfilm release "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Tales of the Empire is a 6-part mini-series. It is technically Season 2 of the anthology series Tales of the Jedi. The first three episodes tell the backstory of Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth. The second half of the episodes focuses on former Jedi Barriss Offee.

Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast to discuss the latest offering.

In this episode, they discuss the differences between the characters' relevance in Empire as opposed to Tales of the Jedi. They also discuss what this series' impact is in the Star Wars saga.

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James Arnold Taylor's versatile vocal range has given him success in every facet of the voice-over industry. His voice is heard all over the world daily and you would never know it's just one person. James's most notable credits are: Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012), Johnny from Johnny Test (2005), Green Arrow from Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008), Harry Osborn from The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008).

This episode was recorded at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024. Taylor discusses his range from Kenobi to Fred Flintstone. He also was a producer on Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg's fan film “Summer '78.” JC chimes in and tells the story of how that came to be.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Lucasfilm release "Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Season 3)” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

The Bad Batch is a spinoff of the animated series The Clone Wars and takes place shortly after the events of Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Season 3 was the final season and was completed on May 1, 2024. It stars Dee Bradley Baker as all the clones, including all the male members of the Bad Batch. Michelle Ang voices Omega. Dave Filoni created the show.

Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast to discuss how compelling this series is despite it being about characters that previously had no ties to the Star Wars saga. Their adventure impacts other stories, and Reifenberg breaks it all down.