By The Other Identity - A Comic Book Podcast
Comic book culture has invaded our everyday life. No longer a niche interest, these stories, and superheroes have become a part of our mainstream culture. Join Robbie Landis and Ben Morse for the O
... more
4.9
1818 ratings
The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.
Disney Plus and Marvel Studio's newest comic book series Loki has captured the minds and hearts of fans just as we knew it would. It's managed to separate itself in a single episode of the two series that have came before it. Robbie and Ben talk about the importance of allowing Loki's character to change in a meaningful and long-lasting impactful way.
They also take a look back at Marvel Studios TV shows of the past, from Agents of Shield to the Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones. How have the changed and evolved and how could Marvel bring them back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
At one point the CW Universe, originally dubbed the Arrowverse, was the best comic book to TV adaptation in the world. From Arrow to Flash, Supergirl to Black Lightning, there was no one who could hold a candle to it. But, after nearly a decade is that still true? Is the Greg Berlanti ran superhero universe still the best on the market or have they fallen behind the lives of Marvel, Amazon or even Netflix?
Despite most of their shows being much older, there may still be hope for newcomers like Stargirl and Superman and Lois. Ben and Robbie also talk about the future of the CWverse and if there is anything the comic counterparts can do to save it.
Loki is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney + starting June 9th. The third Marvel series to premiere on the streaming platform, it will follow the Avenger's incarnation of Loki as he teams up with the Time Variance Authority to sew the timeline he ruptured back into place. Robbie and Ben talk about their expectation and their fears.
Plus, in 2004 Marvel released a 4 issue Loki comic book that was the definitive story of the trickster god. Does that book still hold up or has Tom Hiddleston and other more recent portrayals of the character reinvented the true king of Jotunheim?
DC Comics surprised the internet with three big announcements out of the animated universe last week. A reimagining of the 1990s Batman: The Animated Series, complete with the original artist Bruce Timm as well as JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves. Along with that, a new Superman Animated Series will also be created, both of these for HBO Max.
Plus, the hit fighting game from DC Comics 'Injustice' which birthed an entire Elseworld-like story in DC comic books continuity will also be getting an animated movie adaptation. Robbie and Ben go through each of these projects and talk about their hopes and dreams and their fondness for what came before.
Since Disney acquired Fox and the Fantastic Four and X-Men returned home to Marvel Studios, fans have been clamoring to find out when they will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A few weeks ago Marvel dropped a Fantastic Four teaser and Ben and Robbie has started to prepare with a Fantastic Four Essential comic book reading list.
Robbie and Ben walk you through some of the best FF comic books throughout the year for beginners and veterans alike to jump in or brush up on their FF knowledge. Plus, they discuss what a Fantastic Four movie would need to be successful this late in the MCU.
Last week Marvel dropped a new trailer confirming and hyping up the next three years worth of movies for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Black Widow to a teaser for the Fantastic Fours, 11 titles comprise the next phase of the MCU.
Robbie and Ben go through each title and talk about what to expect, but just based on what we know so far but also on the comic book lore and history. Ultimately, they ask where is the next big story going and who could be the next Thanos-level threat that the next generation of super heroes have to face?
Darkseid is a name nearly every DC fan should know, but the group he's part of, The New Gods, might be a little less known. Ben gives us a crash course in the New Gods, including how they were created by comic book legend Jack Kirby.
But the real meat of the episode is about his adopted son, the hero known as Mister Miracle. Robbie and Ben dive into and break down the 12 issues series of Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. They discuss what makes it different from normal comics, why it's a great single read, and how it relates to Tom Kings 'The Vision' and WandaVision.
With the epic conclusion to the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) leaves behind the mantle of the Falcon and becomes our New Captain America. With only 6 episodes in the series, all characters involved had quite the journey. Robbie and Ben break down their thoughts, talk about everyone from Sharon to Karli to Bucky and Sam.
They also discuss the legacy of Steve Rogers and the Shield and how Sam, Bucky and John Walker all lived up to that legacy.
The X-Men have entered into a whole new era since the reboot of House of X and Power of X. Robbie and Ben talk about the latest cross-over event to hit Marvel Unlimited, X of Swords. Robbie describes it as the X-Men's anime tournament arc meets Alice in Wonderland. Is it worth picking up?
Plus, they discuss how much the X-Men have changed from what they use to be and how they operate. Not everyone is happy with the change, but it's launched the X-Men to new heights and Robbie considers the X-Men side of the universe to be just as big as the rest of the Marvel.
A new trailer for the Loki Disney Plus series by Marvel gives us an even better look at what to expect from the show. Plus, Ben laments the cancellation of the DC Comics New Gods movie that would've been directed Ava DuVernay and written by Tom King.
Robbie and Ben also discuss the latest episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and where the last two episodes could take us.
The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.