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This week, we talk about Rook: Exodus — the inspiring story of a man who survived the collapse of society... just so society could leave him behind again.

Rook used to be a farmer. Now he's a Warden with a helmet, a bird army, and absolutely no reason to get out of bed. His planet is dying. His family is gone. And the only thing he's saving is face — barely.

It’s the classic tale of corporate abandonment, planetary doom, and one guy who keeps showing up to work like it’s going to change something.

Rook didn’t ask for this life. But somehow, he still deserves it.

Welcome to Hyde Street, the only neighborhood where your worst decisions don’t just haunt you—they set up shop, invite their friends, and throw loud parties you can’t escape.

On this episode of The Comic Book Block, we tear into Geoff Johns’ Hyde Street—a ghostly purgatory full of broken promises, bad deals, and emotional damage that comes with zero refunds. Think of it as a family reunion where everyone’s dead, nobody’s forgiven, and the rent is paid in regret.

Buckle up, because on Hyde Street, the past isn’t just a story—it’s your permanent address.

This week on The Comic Book Block Podcast, we’re breaking down Redcoat—the man, the myth, the walking colonial fever dream.

He’s got a musket, centuries of emotional damage, and one jacket that’s committed to the bit harder than any cosplayer you’ve ever met.

Man’s been in essential moments throughout history, and still got the nerve to walk through a modern city lookin’ like he just challenged Paul Revere to a duel.

In this episode:

We break down Redcoat’s origin story: part horror, part history lesson, all red flag.

The difference between being iconic... and just being stuck

And the psychology of a man who is immortal but refuses to update his wardrobe

He’s not a hero. He’s not a villain.

He’s just what happens when rage, guilt, and bad fashion are given infinite time to fester.

Warning: comic spoilers, emotional baggage, and aggressive shade toward 18th-century outerwear ahead.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the glowing chaos that is Geiger—Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s post-apocalyptic powerhouse of radioactive action. Geiger is what happens when you mix Batman’s tragic backstory, the Hulk’s radiation issues, and the Mandalorian’s parenting energy—then toss him into a Fallout DLC,

☢️ This episode’s packed with glow, grit, and Geiger:

💥 Geiger’s tragic backstory (because of course there’s one)

⚡ Why Geiger’s glow-up makes more sense than half the X-Men’s retcons

🎰 How Las Vegas somehow survived the nuclear war just to become even more extra

🎧 Tune in if you like heroes who don’t smile, cities that don’t quit, and your villains looking like they just lost a cosplay contest.

🌀 The Ultimates Are Not Okay (And That’s the Point)

What happens when Marvel’s most powerful heroes start unraveling? In this episode, we break down Deniz Camp’s bold reboot of The Ultimates-a cosmic therapy session disguised as a superhero comic. Existential crises, multiversal stakes, and gods with guilt? It’s like a Marvel x Nietzsche crossover. Yeah, we’re talking about it. 🎙️✨

In this web-slinging episode of The Comic Book Block, we dive deep into Marvel's bold new take on the wall-crawler with the Ultimate Spider-Man.

We unpack Jonathan Hickman's groundbreaking narrative, and how this reimagined Peter Parker—now older, married, and a father—challenges everything we thought we knew about Spidey.

Join us as we break down key story arcs from Issues #1–#16, explore the multiverse implications, spotlight standout moments with Mary Jane, their daughter May, and son Richard, and ask: Is this the This is Us-style Spider-Man story we did not know we needed?

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original or a newcomer to the web, this episode is your guide to Marvel’s boldest reconstruction yet.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! In this episode of The Comic Book Block, we dive into Absolute —Green Lantern, The Flash, and Martian Manhunter. Join us on the block to discuss these iconic characters reimagined in the Absolute Universe. After listening to this episode, check out Gemni Comic Supply for all your supply needs.

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Welcome to the Comic Book Block. In this episode, we discuss the Last Dust of Kryston, the first arc of Absolute Superman, and it was a banger. So kick it on the block as we discuss more about DC Comics' Absolute Universe.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! This week we are discussing Absolute Wonder Woman.

Welcome to the Block! In this, episode we discuss Absolute Batman. No Money-No Problem-Batman is still the hero this Gotham needs. So sit back and relax as we take the Block to the Absolute Universe.