Longtime comic book writer and editor Mike Carlin joined the show to talk about his illustrious career. In 1986, he became group editor of the Superman comics. He oversaw the “Death of Superman” storyline and subsequent “Funeral For a Friend” and “Reign of the Supermen” stories as well. He went on to become DC Entertainment's Creative Director of Animation beginning in 2011. This episode focuses on his breaking into the comics industry and his run on the Superman titles.In this episode, Carlin explains the process of deciding how to kill the Man of Steel in the books, and the subsequent firestorm that was created in a pre-social media age. He also talked about how the comics industry has evolved as streaming services and films are inundated with superhero content.

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Actor Nelson Lee made his first appearance on the podcast when he was guest-starring in Stargirl, playing the Dragon King. After that episode was recorded, Lee teased that he was working on something big and that he couldn't tell a soul. Fast forward to 2023 when the Star Wars series "Ahsoka" premiered on Disney+. Lee's "big project" was to play Hamato Xiono in the new series. Xiono's character originated in the Star Wars animated series Resistance.The big moment in Episode 7 of Ahsoka, is when Lee shares the screen with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, a two-time veteran of this podcast (Episodes 327 and 343). Paul Sun-Hyung Lee reprised his role as Carson Teva from the Mandalorian series and the mini-series Book of Boba Fett. That scene also features a Star Wars icon, but that story should be told by Nelson himself.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery film “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” or do not mind hearing key plot points.Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the sequel to Aquaman (2018), and the 15th film and final installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film was directed by James Wan and stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman, alongside Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, and Nicole Kidman.Marshall Harris, sports director at WBBM/CBS Chicago, rejoins the show to discuss the film, and its low expectations. They discuss the impact of the end of this “universe” and how it impacted the stroryline of this film. They also talk about the legal issues surrounding Amber Heard and how it changed the way she was portrayed in the movie. They also talk about the future of Jason Momoa in DC films, albeit not as Arthur Curry.Go to factormeals.com/hallofjustice50 and use code hallofjustice50 to get 50% off.

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This episode is about the only holiday that would be discussed on the Hall of Justice podcast. Festivus, created in 1997 for the 9th season episode “The Strike” of the hit TV show Seinfeld, is a fictional holiday that has continued long past the show's run. In the fictional story, Festivus occurs on December 23. It includes a Festivus dinner, an unadorned aluminum Festivus pole, practices such as the "airing of grievances" and "feats of strength", and the labeling of easily explainable events as "Festivus miracles". The episode refers to it as "a Festivus for the rest of us". Longtime journalist Allen Salkin wrote the book “Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us” in 2005. Since then, he has been an authority on all things Festivus, and it is a Festivus miracle that he is on this episode. He has written for many publications including the New York Times and New York Post. He also is a part of the New Books Network.Follow Allen on social media @allensalkin.

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In the Marvel Cinematic Universe series “Ms. Marvel” and the feature film “The Marvels,” Zenobia Shroff plays Muneeba Khan, the mother of Kamala, who becomes Ms. Marvel. In the show and film, Muneeba is very protective of her daughter. In the series, she takes young Kamala to learn her roots. Her performance has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.Shroff has been performing for decades. Her career started in Mumbai, India as a model and actress. She has starred in stage performances and played Kumail Nanjiani's mother in the 2017 feature film “The Big Sick.”In this episode, Shroff explains how she got the role of Muneeba and how it has impacted her life. She also discussed living in New York for over three decades and the limited roles she could take due to being a minority in America.She also talks about how being part of Marvel has changed her life and her love of pop culture.Follow Zenobia on social media @zenobiashroff.

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Acclaimed actor Rick Cosnett joins the show to promote a new independent film entitled, “Shoulder Dance.” Cosnett is best known for playing Eddie Thawne/Cobalt Blue in the WB CW TV Series “The Flash,” which concluded its 9-season run in 2023.Shoulder Dance stars Cosnett, along with Matt Dallas, Taylor Frey, Samuel Larsen, and Maggie Geha. Geha is known in the superhero genre for playing Ivy in the series “Gotham.”In this episode, Cosnett recounts his days as Eddie Thawne, with a particular emphasis on his Season 1 death. He also spoke about the chance to come back during the series' final season.Shoulder Dance is available digitally via iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. It is the story of two couples, one gay and one straight, who spend a weekend together. It won Best Drama at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and Best Ensemble at Film Out San Diego. Geha won Best Supporting Actress at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Disney+/Marvel Studios' Series “Loki” or do not mind hearing key plot points.This episode concludes the podcast's “Month of Marvel,” where every episode dealt with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Season 2 of Loki was released concurrently with the film The Marvels. It continues the story set forth in Season 1. Loki stars Tom Hiddleston as the titular character alongside Owen Wilson (Mobius), Sophia Di Martino (Sylvie), Ke Huy Quan (Ouroboros), Tara Strong (Miss Minutes), and many more. Loki and the TVA have to save all reality. Jonathan Majors returns as He Who Remains and Victor Timely, variations of Kang which are established in the MCU.Standup comedian and podcaster Eddie Pence returns to the show to review Loki season 2. He reviewed Season 1 (Episode 243). In this episode, they discuss what worked in the series and what didn't, as well as its overall place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also discuss the recent headlines and overall state of the MCU playing off the other 3 Marvel-centric episodes this month.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Disney/Marvel Studios' Film “The Marvels” or do not mind hearing key plot points.The Marvels is the latest entry to the wide-ranging Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is the 33rd overall film. It is a sequel to 2019's Captain Marvel. It stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. and Samuel L. Jackson, and is part of Phase Five of the MCU. This movie draws from storylines first introduced in the Disney+ series Wandavision and Ms. Marvel. It was also the lowest box office opening of any Marvel film in terms of revenue.Destiny Jackson of Deadline rejoins the podcast to review this film. Topics include the need to see the Disney+ shows for this movie to make sense. Does the box office force Marvel to pivot its storylines? Also, the impact of the end credit scenes on the overall MCU is discussed.

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As this podcast is released, news broke that the SAG-AFTRA strike was over. A tentative agreement was reached on Wednesday, November 8th, and already Hollywood projects (including superhero ones) are being immediately restarted. The State of Marvel Studios is in flux. Recently reports that a summit meeting of Marvel executives took place where they discussed many challenges the studio faces. One is the saga of Jonathan Majors, who is charged with domestic abuse. Majors plays Kang the Conqueror, aka He Who Remains. Do they recast? Or, does the MCU pivot away from Kang altogether, and introduce another big bad? Other rumors surfaced that Marvel is considering bringing back the original Avengers, using the multiverse as a plot device.Author and reporter Tara Bennett rejoins the podcast for Part 2 of this Marvel discussion. In 2021, she and co-author Paul Terry released “The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.” For this book, she and Terry were embedded in the Marvel Studios' offices and had unmitigated access. Bennett currently writes for Sci-Fi Wire, IGN, Paste, SFX Magazine, and others. She has written 32 books.In addition to the breaking news covered in this episode, Bennett also discusses the culmination of the MCU's success, Infinity War & Endgame. She also addresses the use of Spider-Man in the MCU.

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This month on the podcast (November '23) is concentrated on Marvel, namely the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU has been a centerpiece of superhero pop culture since Iron Man debuted in 2008. Recent reports have suggested the Marvel is in a slump, and there is something called superhero fatigue. Still, Marvel's history has had its share of ups and downs. To understand where Marvel is going, it's key to understand where it's been.Tara Bennett is an author and reporter. In 2021, she and co-author Paul Terry released “The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.” For this book, she and Terry were embedded in the Marvel Studios' offices and had unmitigated access.Bennett currently writes for Sci-Fi Wire, IGN, Paste, SFX Magazine, and others. At the time of this episode's release, she has written 32 books.In this episode, Bennett discusses how Marvels growth prohibits the studio from doing a better job of connecting their storylines, and how the company is spread thin. Topics include the controversies surrounding The Incredible Hulk in 2009, the purchase of Marvel by Disney, and the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.This is part 1 of a 2-part discussion on the current state of the MCU.Get “The Story of Marvel Studios” here: https://a.co/d/0xmDx4X.

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