This episode was recorded at New York Comic Con on October 7, 2022. The cast and crew of the new DC Universe Warner Bros. Animation film “Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons” is released on Digital and Blu Ray on October 18th. Appearing on this episode are Jack Dylan Glazer (Shazam!), voice of Jonathan Kent, Jack Griffo (The Thundermans), voice of Damian Wayne, Travis Willingham, voice of Superman/Clark Kent, his real-life wife Laura Bailey, voice of Lois Lane, as well as Rick Morales, supervising producer, and Matt Peters (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War), director of the film. Jeremy Adams wrote the film and appeared on last week's Episode 304 which focused on Jonathan Kent's role in the mainstream Superman mythos.Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons begins as 11-year-old Jonathan Kent discovers he has superpowers, thrusting the half-Kryptonian into the complicated world of Super-Heroes and Super-Villains – who are now under attack by a malevolent alien force known as Starro! It's a race against time as Jonathan must join forces with assassin-turned-Boy-Wonder Damian Wayne to rescue their fathers (Superman & Batman) and save the planet by becoming the Super Sons they were destined to be.

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In the new Warner Bros. DC Universe animated film “'Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons,” Superman and Lois Lane have a son named Jonathan Kent. In the CW TV show “Superman and Lois,” Clark and Lois have twin sons, a twist after the CW's “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” In the comics, Jonathan Kent is grown up and came out last year as gay. Is Jonathan Kent (the son) part of the new mainstream iconography of the legendary Superman story? Do all mediums going forward need to incorporate Jonathan as much as Clark?Jeremy Adams wrote “Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons” and joined this discussion. Adams was profiled on the show (Episode 223). He is currently a writer on the Flash comic book for DC Comics, and also wrote the 2022 animated film “Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind.” Both Snow Blind and Super Sons will be premiering at New York Comic Con in New York City.

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This episode focuses both on the original Quantum Leap series that aired on NBC from 1989-1993 and the 2022 revival series airing on NBC and Peacock. In the original series, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and began leaping through time. In the current series, Dr. Ben Song stepped into the accelerator and well, you can see where that was headed. There are unique plot twists in the new show that feed directly from the original. At the time of this podcast, only two episodes of the new show have aired.Two extraordinary fans of the original series joined the podcast to discuss all things Quantum Leap. Sweeny Murti is a broadcaster for WFAN Radio and the host of the New York Yankees Post-Game show as well as a broadcaster for SNY. Gary Miereanu is a publicist who primarily works with Warner Bros. Animation and has been instrumental behind the scenes in putting together many episodes of this show.Follow Sweeny and Gary on social media @YankeesWFAN and @SuperPRguy.

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In the 1950s there were the Adventures of Superman. In the 60's it was Batman. The 70s brought us Wonder Woman on television, Star Wars, and Superman: The Movie. How did we get from that era to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Arrowverse, and today's glutton of superhero content?Robert Thompson is a Trustee Professor in the Television Radio Film Department of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. He has been dubbed a "pop culture ambassador" by the Associated Press, Robert Thompson has contributed to hundreds of radio and TV programs and publications.In this episode, Thompson traces the origins of superheroes in film and TV, and discusses how they had to cater to a mass audience, and thus lacked the substance that is seen in the current genre. He also breaks down the evolution from a 22-episode network series to a 6-, 8-, or 10-episode streaming show where each episode is a highly produced masterpiece.

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The CW series Stargirl premiered its 3rd season recently, and it is currently the only DC-related show on the network's fall schedule. Yvette Monreal plays Yolanda Montez/Wildcat since the show's first season. The California native has been acting since 2013. She has been featured in short films, web series, and commercials.Season 3 of Stargirl is called Frenemies, and Yvette teases that there is a murder mystery that will last the season. Stargirl also has a special connection to DC Executive and writer/artist Geoff Johns who created Stargirl in the comics as a tribute to his younger sister, who died in a 1996 plane crash.In this episode, Monreal talks extensively about getting the role of Wildcat, and her connection to the character's legacy. She also talked about the following the show has garnered in the 1st 2 seasons and her hopes for its future.Follow Yvette Monreal on social media @yvettemonreal.

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The milestone 300th episode of the Hall of Justice podcast features actor Phil Morris. Morris is best known for playing lawyer Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld. He has over 200 credits in his career. In addition to being an accomplished performer, he is also a massive fan of the superhero genre. He owns over 20,000 comic books and brings his passion for them to his work in the genre.In the genre, Morris played J'onn J'onz on Smallville, Vandal Savage on Justice League, Silas Stone on Doom Patrol, General Zod on Young Justice, and countless others. He's been on multiple Star Trek series. He was on Knight Rider and Cheers. That barely covers 2%.In the episode, he talks about his roles in various series. Morris also offers his thoughts on Marvel and DC. He also shows his passion for the genre, debating various comic book movies, and discusses his love of the genre.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen Season 3 of the Netflix series, “The Umbrella Academy” or do not mind hearing key plot points.The Umbrella Academy is based on a Dark Horse comic of the same name that entered its 3rd season. Season 2 was reviewed on this podcast in Episode 195 with cast member Jordan Claire Robbins who plays Grace/Mom in the show.This season, the Hargreeves find themselves in an alternative timeline, and their father Sir Reginald Hargreeves has no knowledge of the Umbrella Academy, instead has created the Sparrow Academy.Writer/podcaster Swara Salih rejoins the show to discuss this latest season. They discuss all aspects of the writing and production of this comic book adaptation.Follow Swara on social media @spiderswarz.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen Season 3 of the Amazon Prime series, “The Boys” or do not mind hearing key plot points.The Boys is set in a universe where superpowered individuals, called Supes, are recognized as heroes by the general public and work for a powerful corporation known as Vought International that markets and monetizes them. That barely scrapes the surface of an in-depth plot that turns the superhero genre upside down. The series features an ensemble cast that includes Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, and Nathan Mitchell.This is the 4th episode of the podcast that covers The Boys. Seasons 1 and 2 were reviewed in Episodes 152 and 204, respectively. Also, Episode 277 features an exclusive interview with the executive producer of the animated spin-off The Boys: Diabolical Giancarlo Volpe.Andy Staples joins the podcast for the first time. Staples is a national college football writer for the Athletic and hosts a podcast of his own, but it is all in the sports realm. Staples steps outside his lane to offer insight into this series.

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The two superhero powerhouses made news in Summer 2022, in two very different directions. This episode focuses on the latest goings-on involving movies and television regarding both.DC's parent company Warner Bros. has completed its merger with Discovery. The news included a plan in 2023 of combining of two streaming services, HBO Max, and Discovery+. Furthermore, many DC properties have been canceled, most notably the film “Batgirl,” which was reportedly nearing completion with a budget of $90 million.Meanwhile, Marvel unveiled its plans for Phases 4, 5, and 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Beginning with the conclusion of the ongoing Phase 4, Marvel announced many new films and series that will make their debut in the next few years. Phase 4 winds up with She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in late 2022. Phase 6 culminated with 2 new Avengers films, The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars.Noted podcaster, author, and entrepreneur Lee Elias makes his Hall of Justice debut to discuss these many topics.

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Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Warner Bros. Animation/DC Universe 2022 film, “Green Lantern: Beware My Power” or do not mind hearing key plot points.Green Lantern: Beware My Power is the next film in the continuity known as the “Tomorrow-Verse.” It includes Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Justice Society: World War II, and Batman: The Long Halloween. It is an origin story for John Stewart, who receives a power ring. The film was co-written by John Semper and Ernie Altbacker. Semper discussed the movie in Episode 291 of the show. Altbacker rejoined the podcast after his initial appearance in Episode 261 to review the film.In this episode, Altbacker discusses various key plot decisions and the fan reaction to the film in the early days of its release. They also discuss the future of DC animated projects and the comparisons between this continuity and the “Tucker-verse” which preceded it. They also reference various DC live-action shows and movies.

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