The Importance of ACTION in storytelling!

Two groups of outcasts, each led by a mysterious  man in a wheelchair, their publications separated by a matter of months. Just how much did Doom Patrol influence X-Men? What did the creator of Doom Patrol accuse Stan Lee of and how did Stan respond? The mystery between the two concepts is examined in depth like never before! Also – why there will ever be another venue like Hall H!

Our Marvel vs. DC Series kicks off as we highlight the evolution of Aquaman and the influence that Namor, The Sub Mariner had on him from the very beginning! Rob attended Marvel’s HALL H panel and shares all he has seen as well as recounting the events of an emotional, yet triumphant return to Comic-Con!

The Comic-Con Episode! To celebrate the return of Comic-Con International, Rob reflects on 40 fabulous years of attending the legendary show as both fan and professional! 

What is a movie? How is it different than a film? No less than Steven Spielberg provides the answer in this jam packed episode! The audience that propelled Marvel to the top of the pack is maturing, how will their evolving tastes affect the movies of the future? In comics, the best & brightest of the Bronze Age united to re-launch a legendary title, the THUNDER AGENTS were reborn but short lived as a result of a lawsuit that killed the movement! 

The State Of Pop is on the menu! The Boys! Top Gun:Maverick! Deadpool 3! Prophet! Thor! Something Is Killing The Children! Marvel! DC! Rob looks at what’s hot and what’s not in Comics, TV and Film. 

Break out the Disco Ball and the bell bottoms as we celebrate all the Pop that was formed in 1978! The Greatest Comic Book of all time was published! What was it? The X-Men went international, The Avengers Assembled against their mightiest foe! At the movies, Superman made you believe a man could fly & Grease was the word! An incredible close out to our decade series! 

Our decades series continues to roll! 2012 was chock full of surprises! The Hunger Games! Beyond Watchmen! Spider-Man #700! Hawkeye! Captain Marvel! The Future was now as pop culture exploded with new faces and franchises! 

The Decades series jumps into 2012, a massive year for Marvel, the MCU and the Avengers! Avengers comics! Avengers movies! Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead explodes in popularity, topping the charts and cementing Image Comics continued dominance! Huge pop culture footprints defined the decade to come!

The Decades series continues in The Year 2000 part 2 with an exploration of the new directions the X-Men attempt to explore, the missed opportunities, the creative misfires and the challenges. Plus, the latest from the current comic book auctions and on the occasion of his passing, Rob celebrates the life, genius and legacy of illustrator Tim Sale.