Moving Panels

Barry Allen races through time in 2024’s The Flash, but is this multiverse mashup a victory lap or a stumble out of the Speed Force? Laramy is joined by Blake Fowler to break down DC’s latest big-screen outing—comparing it to the Flashpoint comic, diving into the good, the bad, and the downright confusing “Weird Science” moments. From Michael Keaton’s Batman return to Nicolas Cage’s surprise Superman cameo, we cover it all. So lace up your running shoes, grab a bowl of timeline spaghetti, and join us on the other side of the page.

Ruby returns to talk about her first time watching Smallville, and this time we’re covering Season 2! Laramy and Ruby break down the episodes that stood out — the ones that thrilled, the ones that dragged, and the one where Clark Kent turns into a leather-clad bad boy. Hear Ruby’s favorite and least favorite episodes, her reactions to Clark’s big choices, and what she thinks is coming next. It’s family-friendly fun with a dash of Kryptonian chaos!

Justice Forever… or just for now? Laramy Wells and Justin Baker return to the world of DIY superheroes as the Mark Millar Summer Series concludes with Kick-Ass 2! From bigger fights to weirder villains (looking at you, Mother Russia), we break down the sequel that tried to out-crazy the original. What changed from the comic? How does Jim Carrey fit into all this? And why does this one leave such a different aftertaste?

We were planning to end our Mark Millar summer series with a head-to-head adaptation bracket, but due to scheduling conflicts, that episode didn’t come together. So instead, Laramy goes solo to offer his final thoughts on Millar’s legacy—exploring the impact of his comics, the controversy that surrounds his work, and how he compares to other boundary-pushing creators like Alan Moore and Frank Miller.

What makes Millar’s storytelling so marketable and so divisive? Can Millarworld become Netflix’s next big universe? And why do his stories continue to provoke, entertain, and challenge comic book fans?

It’s not quite the end—Kick-Ass 2 is coming next week—but this is the deep-dive farewell to the man behind the madness.

Laramy Wells and Justin Baker dive into Kick-Ass (2010), the ultraviolent, foul-mouthed, and oddly heartwarming adaptation of Mark Millar’s subversive comic. They break down the differences between the film and comic, explore the twisted origin of Hit-Girl and Big Daddy, and discuss how Kick-Ass flips superhero tropes on their heads. This episode asks: What if Spider-Man had no powers, no plan… and no chill?

🩸💥 From hyper-violent assassins to cynical superheroes, Mark Millar has made a career out of turning comic book tropes on their heads. In this One Shot episode of Moving Panels, Laramy Wells and Nicholas Pepin explore how Millar uses over-the-top violence and biting satire to challenge everything we think we know about heroes. From The Authority and The Ultimates to Kick-Ass, Wanted, and The Kingsman, we break down the mayhem, the messages, and the moments that made us laugh, cringe, and maybe question our morals.

Can the next generation live up to the legend?

In this episode of Moving Panels, Laramy and Bethany dive into Jupiter’s Legacy, Netflix’s ambitious (and short-lived) adaptation of Mark Millar and Frank Quitely’s superhero saga. From the mysterious origin of their powers to the family drama that threatens to tear the Union of Justice apart, we break down the series’ highs, lows, and those unforgettable wigs.

We compare the show to the comic, explore major differences, speculate on what Season 2 might have looked like, and ask the ultimate question: Should you bag it, stack it, or trade it?

Part of our Summer Series on the works of Mark Millar!

Is Mark Millar a master of modern satire—or just a master of mayhem? In this One Shot episode of Moving Panels, Laramy Wells and returning guest Justin Baker dive into the deeper themes behind Millar’s most provocative comics. From Civil War to Red Son, Kick-Ass, Old Man Logan, Jupiter’s Legacy, and more, we explore how Millar uses power, violence, and twisted morality to hold a mirror to society. It’s part critique, part chaos, and 100% Millar.

🔫 Can you curve a bullet with your mind? No? Then you might not be cut out for the Fraternity.

In this episode of Moving Panels, Laramy Wells is joined by Tim Williams and Nicholas Pepin to dive into the 2008 adaptation of Mark Millar’s Wanted — part of our Summer Series spotlighting the wild and often controversial world of Millar’s comic creations.

From exploding rats to loom-based assassinations, we break down the movie’s intense action, its sharp departures from the source material, and the twisted commentary it delivers on fate, power, and personal agency.

🎯 How does it compare to the comic?
🧵 Does fate actually have a fabric?
🧠 And seriously… what the [bleep] have you done lately?

All this and more — plus our favorite quotes, scenes, plot holes, and whether Wanted deserves a place in your collection.

Kicking off our summer series, we dive into the world of Mark Millar, the creative force behind some of the most iconic comic book stories and adaptations. Join Laramy Wells and cohost Nicholas Pepin as they explore Millar's journey from his early days in comics to creating the Millarverse, the powerhouse behind hits like Wanted, Kick-Ass, and Kingsman. Discover the man, the myth, and the master storyteller who has left an indelible mark on the comic book world.