WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Sony/Marvel Release "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” or do not mind hearing key plot points.Across the Spider-Verse is the sequel to the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It features Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy from the first film, which takes place 16 years later. Miles encounters a new villain, the Spot, and is brought back into the multiverse by Miguel, known as Spider-Man 2099. Gwen is on another earth, and dealing with being accused by her father, Captain Stacy, of killing her best friend Peter Parker as Spider-Woman. Other characters include Jessica Drew, a pregnant Spider-Woman, and “Hobie” Brown, known as Spider-Punk. Peter B. Parker returns from the first film.In this episode, Ray Carsillo returns to the podcast. They discuss the incredible production value and amazing look of the second film. They talk about it being part two of a trilogy, and how fans didn't know that it ends on a cliffhanger. They are SO many references to other Spider-Men in this film. The guys break down the story and offer a mostly positive review of a fantastic film.Visit hellofresh.com/hoj16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping.

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Since the superhero genre's explosion into the pop culture landscape, there are more genre shows and films than ever before. Brian R. Solomon traced the origins of the genre in his new book "Super Heroes! The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon, From Ant-Man to Zorro." In this book, Solomon explores the characters but also the rise in superhero media in every decade since the 1930s. He covers the George Reeves Superman TV show to Adam West Batman, to Lou Ferrigno's The Incredible Hulk, and much more.Get the book here: https://a.co/d/h8HbKFbOn Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, the Hall of Justice podcast is participating in former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand's "A Walk to Believe" on June 3rd as part of the show's partnership with and to support the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. To participate and/or donate click here: https://give.reeve.org/fundraiser/4621246.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 CW Series Finale of "The Flash” or do not mind hearing key plot points.On May 24, 2023, The Flash aired its final episode. The series ran for 9 seasons and consisted of 184 episodes. Grant Gustin starred as Barry Allen, a man who was struck by lightning and developed super speed. The Flash is a spin-off of Arrow, and it had crossovers that created the Arrowverse.Over the course of the series, there are over 15 episodes of the Hall of Justice dedicated to the Flash. In addition to being a review of the final episode, you will hear from Zack Snyder on casting Ezra Miller and not Grant Gustin at the height of the show's popularity. Also, showrunner Eric Wallace and longtime producer Marc Guggenheim. Cast members who came on the show include Danielle Panabaker, who played Caitlin/Frost/Kiohne, Brandon McKnight, who played Chuck, and Kayla Compton, who played Alegra and directed the third to last episode. Also, Flash comic book artist Scott Kolins came on the very first episode of the Hall of Justice and discussed his fandom of the show's first season.Finally, there were many reviews of the show over the years. Lauren Gallaway, Kyle Williamson, Victor Dandridge, and others make appearances.

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Meghan Fitzmartin returns to the podcast for her second appearance 99 episodes after her first (Episode 233). She is an award-winning writer who has written for TV, animation, and comics. She was recently nominated for a GLAAD award for Outstanding Comic Book for Tim Drake: Robin. That particular story arc is where Tim Drake comes out as bisexual.She is also the writer of a new Warner Bros. Animation movie Justice League X RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part 1. The movie ties into the American-made anime series RXBY. In it, the Justice League is transported to a different world and changed into teenagers.In this episode, Fitzmartin explains the story behind the Tim Drake arc and the reaction that came from both the comic book audience and mainstream media. She also discussed the rationale for taking a bold step for a mainstream character (Robin) and still making sure the story is compelling and that his coming out is not a stunt.Follow Meghan Fitzmartin on social media @megfitz89.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Disney/Marvel Studios' Release "Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3” or do not mind hearing key plot points.This is the 3rd Guardians of the Galaxy movie directed by James Gunn. This movie is part of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story follows events from the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special which aired on Disney+ in December 2022. Gunn finished this project before becoming one of the Co-Chairman and CO-CEOs of DC Studios.Gunn had originally been fired from Volume 3 after controversial jokes that he made on Twitter had resurfaced. Subsequently, Gunn wound up making The Suicide Squad before being rehired to write and direct Guardians Volume 3. The story ties up the main storyline from all the films and incorporates events from the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.Eddie Pence returns to the podcast to offer his insight on the film. Pence called it the best Marvel movie since Endgame. This episode focused on all the great easter eggs and fan service provided in the movie, and where it places in the overall story arc of the MCU. Seth references some key plot points from this film that seem to derive from an obscure Spider-Man animated series from the late 1990s.

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Kayla Compton stars as Allegra Garcia in The CW's hit series “The Flash.” Allegra is an up-and-coming journalist who fell in with a bad crowd and was incarcerated at a young age. But since her release, she's helped Barry Allen as a member of Team Flash, thanks to her metahuman ability to manipulate the electromagnetic spectrum.Compton joined the show in Season 6. The show is winding down with its final episodes. Compton will make her TV directorial debut with the 11th episode of Season 9, set to air on May 10, 2023, two weeks before the series finale.On her most recent hiatus, Compton wrote, directed, and starred in her first short film, In Training. The short also stars Danielle Nicolet and Brandon McKnight.In this podcast, Kayla discusses her interest in directing as well as acting. She talks about the legacy of the Flash TV show and the Arrowverse. She also talked about life after the hit TV show came to an end.

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WARNING: Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Disney+ Release "Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Season Three or do not mind hearing key plot points.The popular Mandalorian series returned to Disney+ in March of 2023. This series follows the events of The Book of Boba Fett, which contained key plots in the Mandalorian story, such as Grogu training with Luke Skywalker and ultimately deciding to return to Din Djarin. The series begins with Din having to redeem himself in the creed of the Mandalorians for having removed his helmet in prior episodes. The series re-introduced Bo-Katan who made her debut in the Clone Wars animated series as well as Rebels.JC Reifenberg has covered everything Star Wars since the inception of the Hall of Justice. He owns the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California, and works for Hollywood Reporter as well as Kevin Smith.In this episode, the guys break down every episode but also discuss the impact of the series on the franchise. JC has just returned from Star Wars Celebration 2023 where 3 new films were announced.

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This episode is dedicated to the life and career of the great director Richard Donner. Donner is considered by many to be the architect of the superhero film genre when he directed 1978's Superman: The Movie. Donner also directed such classics as The Goonies and the Lethal Weapon franchise. Not only is Superman a classic film, but the seriousness with which Donner both the character and the source material is considered the standard for future superhero films.Geoff Johns is the former CCO of DC Entertainment. In 1997, he started his illustrious career working for Richard Donner, and Johns suggested this episode when he came on the podcast back in Episode 315. Gary Frank is an acclaimed comic book artist who has drawn for both DC and Marvel. His rendition of Superman is considered to be the gold standard and compares with the legendary Curt Swan. Frank was welcomed by Johns to join this tribute to Richard Donner having worked with the legendary director on various Superman comic books.

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Acclaimed Canadian Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is Carson Teva in the Star Wars Universe shows The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. The story of how Lee, a big-time Star Wars fan, came to be part of the canon is a focus of this week's episode. After already establishing his stage and screen career, Lee grew to international fame when the hit CBC show Kim's Convenience debuted on Netflix. Lee played Appa and will come on a future episode of the Hall of Justice to discuss in greater detail that show and the impact it had on his life. He explains where he sees Carson Teva's role in the New Republic, and how the role was written with Lee in mind.Lee is a Korean Canadian actor, and Star Wars is his first job in the United States. In this episode, Lee explains his passion for Star Wars and discusses but does not spoil, season 3 of The Mandalorian. He also discusses the doors that the extraordinary Kim's Convenience opened for him.Follow Paul Sun-Hyung Lee on social media @bitteraisandude.

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David Giuntoli joins the show for the second time after his second animated film role as Batman/Bruce Wayne was recently released. Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham was released on Digital, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on March 28th, 2023. Giuntoli previously played Batman in the 2021 release Batman: Soul of the Dragon.Inspired by the comic book series by Mike Mignola, Richard Pace, and Troy Nixey, Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham is a 1920s-based tale that finds explorer Bruce Wayne accidentally unleashing an ancient evil, expediting his return to Gotham City after a two-decade hiatus. The logic/science-driven Batman must battle Lovecraftian supernatural forces threatening the sheer existence of Gotham, along the way being aided and confronted by reimagined versions of his well-known allies and enemies, including Green Arrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, Two-Face, James Gordon, and Bruce's beloved wards.In this episode, Guintoli talks about getting the role to play Batman a second time, and the feedback he received after Soul of the Dragon was released. He talks about the mystical nature of this movie, and the ties to the work of H.P. Lovecraft. Follow David on social media @mistergiuntoli.

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