This week on Moving Panels, our Summer Series continues with a movie that isn’t based on a comic book… but absolutely feels like one.

Laramy is joined by Nicholas Pepin from Pop Culture Roulette and Tim Williams from 80s Flick Flashback to discuss Hancock (2008), the superhero movie that asked: what if the world’s most powerful hero was also its biggest public nuisance?

The group talks about Will Smith’s performance, the movie’s surprisingly strong first half, the infamous tonal shift, and how Hancock evolves from grounded superhero satire into something that feels closer to comic book mythology. Along the way, they compare the movie’s immortal romance elements to stories involving Hawkman and Hawkgirl and ask whether Hancock was actually ahead of its time.

Is this messy experiment still worth revisiting nearly twenty years later?

Find out on this episode of Moving Panels.

What happens when you put Marvel’s first family up against Pixar’s super-powered household?

On this Moving Panels One Shot, Laramy Wells and Gerry D. dive into the similarities and differences between the Fantastic Four and The Incredibles. From matching powers and team dynamics to the deeper theme of family, we explore why these two iconic groups feel so connected—and where they couldn’t be more different.

We break down the family structures, the importance of relationships in superhero storytelling, and the lasting cultural impact both have had on comics, movies, and beyond. Is The Incredibles secretly the best Fantastic Four movie ever made? Or do these two families stand strong on their own?

Let’s have a nerdy little conversation.

This summer, Moving Panels is trying something new.

Instead of discussing movies and TV shows directly adapted from comics, we’re celebrating stories inspired by them — movies that capture the spirit of comic books without coming from the page.

To kick things off, Laramy is joined by his daughters Ruby and Lily to discuss The Incredibles.

Together they talk about why this Pixar classic may secretly be one of the greatest superhero movies ever made, the surprising connections to the Fantastic Four, favorite characters, memorable moments, and what makes this super-powered family story still resonate over twenty years later.

Plus: powers we’d choose, Edna Mode appreciation, and the eternal question… saving the world or surviving family life?

This summer, Moving Panels is exploring a different side of comic book storytelling.

When most people think of comic book movies, they think of direct adaptations. But every episode of Moving Panels begins with the phrase “based on, inspired by, and adapted from the world of comics” for a reason. Comic books have influenced storytelling far beyond the pages of Marvel and DC.

In this special Moving Panels: One Shot, Laramy Wells introduces this year’s Summer Series and explores what it really means for a movie to be “inspired by” comics. From action franchises and science fiction epics to mythology, folklore, and beyond, this episode examines how stories evolve, influence one another, and share a common storytelling language across different mediums.

Join us as we kick off a summer of movies that may not be based on comics—but absolutely carry comic book DNA.

What happens when Superman sings, Broadway collides with late-night television, and absolutely nobody involved seems to be making the same project?

Laramy Wells and Tim Williams dive into the bizarre 1975 TV special It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman!—a musical adaptation of the Man of Steel that feels equal parts Silver Age comic, stage production, and fever dream.

The guys discuss the forgotten Broadway origins of the special, the strange history of superheroes on stage, the surprisingly stacked supporting cast, and why this thing aired so late at night in the first place.

It’s one of the strangest Superman adaptations ever made—and maybe one of the hardest to explain.

It’s aniMAYtion month on Moving Panels, and hosts Laramy Wells, Tim Williams, and Nicholas Pepin are throwing a massive curveball into the ranking machine!

We start the episode like any normal, chaotic day at the mercy of the Flickchart algorithm—pitting completely random comic book and superhero movies against each other in brutal head-to-head battles. But because it’s May, we are shaking things up for the grand finale. In the final act, we crash the system by manually injecting a gauntlet of animated superhero movies into our freshly minted leaderboard to see how they stack up against the live-action titans.

Can a cartoon masterpiece take down a live-action heavyweight? Tune in to find out where the dust settles!

Follow us on social media and let us know: does animation take the crown on your personal list?

For aniMAYtion month, Laramy Wells and Blake Fowler dive into one of the most emotional and morally complex Batman stories ever adapted with Batman: Under the Red Hood. The guys discuss Jason Todd’s return, Batman’s no-kill rule, the legacy of A Death in the Family, and the infamous fan vote that decided Jason’s fate back in 1988. They also break down the differences between the comic and animated film, the performances, the themes of trauma and justice, and whether Jason Todd might actually have a point. It’s a deep dive into one of DC’s best animated movies and one of Batman’s greatest failures.

This week on Moving Panels: One Shot, Laramy Wells and James Brooks dive into the darker side of animated comic adaptations in “Adult Themes in Animated Comic Adaptations”.

From the brutal violence of Invincible to the gothic horror of Castlevania and the emotional chaos of Harley Quinn, the conversation explores how animation evolved beyond the “kids cartoon” label to tackle trauma, horror, morality, and psychological depth.

Along the way, James brings his horror movie perspective to the discussion as the guys examine why animated storytelling can sometimes hit harder than live-action.

If you’ve ever watched a “cartoon” and immediately realized it absolutely was not made for children… this episode is for you.

It’s aniMAYtion month on Moving Panels, and we’re diving into one of Marvel’s most chaotic animated releases—Hulk vs. 💥

This episode is split into two mini-episodes as we break down Hulk vs. Thor and Hulk vs. Wolverine separately, exploring how each story brings a completely different tone, style, and perspective to the Hulk. From mythological clashes with gods to brutal, grounded fights with Weapon X, we’re covering it all.

We dig into the comic book history behind both stories, highlight the voice performances, and debate which half truly stands out. Then, we wrap things up with a full-on “Hulk vs. Who?” game where things get wild.

So the real question is… if you could only keep one—Thor or Wolverine—who survives?

🎙️ Featuring Nicholas Pepin from Pop Culture Roulette

Mythology never really went away… it just started showing up in comic books.

In this Moving Panels: One Shot, Laramy is joined by his wife Bethany to explore the deep connections between ancient mythology and modern superheroes. From characters pulled straight from legend like Thor and Hercules, to myth-inspired heroes like Moon Knight, Wonder Woman, Shazam, Aquaman, and Black Panther, this episode dives into how these stories are built on the foundations of gods, archetypes, and timeless themes.

They also discuss how mythology has shaped even the most iconic heroes like Superman, the role of the Hero’s Journey, and why these stories continue to resonate across generations.

Are comic books just inspired by mythology… or are they our modern mythology?

Let’s have a nerdy little conversation.