In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the limited series, Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double-Feature. Written by Tim Seeley and Rex Ogle with art by Mitch Gerads, Matteo Lolli, and John Kalisz. 

They also talk about the history of Peacemaker, Vigilante as a representation of autism, and the Valiant/Bloodshot comic controversy. 

Timecodes
Intro - 00:00
03:11 - Comic Credits
04:49 - Who is Peacemaker?
11:04 - Starting with the Arting
17:29 - Story with Spoilers
53:55 - The Valiant/Bloodshot Comic Controversy. 

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-5 of the currently ongoing series Absolute Martian Manhunter. Written by Deniz Camp, and art by Javier Rodriguez. 

They also go on wild tangents about the original Martian Manhunter, eccentric English Professors, global economic terms, and tipping culture in America. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Comic Talk Starts & Credits
05:41 - Starting with the Arting
14:39 - Jamie Tells Us The Plot
19:50 - Original Martian Manhunter
25:10 - Comic Story
26:51 - Jamie's English Professors
30:39 - Back to the Comic
1:03:10 - Big Tangents About Global Economic Terms and Stephen Hawking
1:10:44 - Fan Mail

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 13-19 of the ongoing series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina. 

They also discuss the Ultimate Universe versions of Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and Venom, as well as the future of this title and the whole Marvel Ultimate Universe comics, and Ryan tells Jamie a bit about one of the most controversial comic books of all time (for some reason). 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:58 - Comic Talk Starts (with spoilers)
40:47 - Future of the Ultimate Universe
44:28 - Comment Corner
45:26 - A Very Controversial Comic (Crossed)

First Ultimate Spider-Man Episode- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TAyLurMa7V4VDiGmhAhrB?si=942adcdf90304478

Second Part of Ultimate Spider-Man- https://open.spotify.com/episode/09Ly6D30dVOpFjkZC5BEa2?si=d337c17c689747b8

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan made Jame watch 2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps so we're reviewing a comic book film instead of a comic this week. 

They also discuss the possible new directions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what the post credits scene means, the real meaning of the word fantastic, and which Avengers do they want the Fantastic Four to meet?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Review Starts (Non-spoiler)
38:17 - Minor Spoilers From Here On
1:06:57 - Full Spoilers
1:23:43 - Fantastic Four Meeting The Avengers

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Fantastic Four issue 262, "The Trial of Reed Richards". Written and art by John Byrne with colours by Glynis Wein. 

They also discuss the legal system of the Marvel Intergalactic Universe, does The Watcher ever actually just watch, and how did Galactus produce a daughter?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:00 - Comic Talk Starts
07:22 - Comic Credits
08:11 - Starting with the Arting
20:09 - Tangent About the 60's and 80's
23:23 - Jamie Tells Us The Story and Getting Into The Plot
01:01:19 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some of the weirdest Superman Stories from the 60's and 70's. 

They also talk about the power creep problem with Superman, some of the history of Muhammad Ali, the new James Gunn Superman film, and whether or not Superman did blackface. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Superman's New Power
15:22 - Superman vs. Muhammad Ali
28:07 - Was Superman Doing Blackface?
33:07 - Back to the Comic
36:17 - Superman Almost Makes A Sex Tape
46:00 - James Gunn's Superman

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2020 comic series, Superman: Up In The Sky. Written by Tom King with art by Andy Kubert. 

They also go on tangents the origins of the comic from Walmart, Aquaman's "trident", British Prime Ministers fighting crime, and the confirmation of the age old question "Does Captain America cry during sex?"

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Comic Credits and General Thoughts
03:54 - Starting with the Arting
07:23 - Aquaman's "trident" and British Prime Ministers fighting crime
12:38 - Back to the Arting
15:06 - The Comic's Walmart Origins
19:05 - Story
52:59 - Jim Shooter's Memo
54:19 - Does Captain America Cry During Sex?

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 limited series, Animal Pound. Written by Tom King, illustrated by Peter Gross, colour by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettering by Clayton Cowles. 

They also go on big tangents about comparing this to the original Animal Farm by George Orwell, the political events that inspired this adaptation, and a lot of ramblings about British and American politics in general. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:32 - Comic Talk Starts
06:13 - Comic Credits
07:08 - The Themes of Animal Farm and Animal Pound
10:31 - A Bit on the Art
12:12 - Story and More Themes
21:08 - Brief Rundown of the Actual Plot
22:42 - General Story Talk and its References
57:17 - Spoilers for Comic
1:15:19 - In Summary
1:18:32 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2017 two part special, Batman/Elmer Fudd, Written by Tom King and art by Lee Weeks and Byron Vaughns. 

They also discuss the DC/Looney Tunes crossover, whether speech impediments exist in internal thoughts, the complex moral alignments of the Looney Tunes characters, and Jamie's geese story. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Comic Credits
03:58 -  The DC/Looney Tunes Crossover
05:17 - Basically Starting With The Arting
17:04 - Story (No Spoilers)
35:38 - Spoilers
48:01 - Summary and Tom King's Previous Career
50:42 - Corrections and Marvel's Ultimate Universe Update
54:39 - Jamie's Geese Story

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 583-587 of 2010's Fantastic Four series. Written by Jonathan Hickman, pencils by Steve Epting, and colours by Paul Mounts. 

They also go on tangents about why Doctor Doom is has always been such a multi-dimensional character, is Namor just a big ol' simp, how Robert Downey Jr will portray Doom in the MCU, and should Politicians carry swords again?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:29 - Comic Credits
03:56 - Overall Thoughts
10:35 - Starting with the Arting
20:21 - Story with Minor Spoilers
44:30 - Main Spoiler of this Arch
59:12 - To Summarize
1:02:08 - Theorizing RDJ's Doom

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

FF 60's episode- https://youtu.be/aCEfv1QFDfs