The X-Men have faced Magneto, Apocalypse, and even the Dark Phoenix… but what about the other guys? In this episode of our comic book podcast, Corey, Dylan, and Jon take a hilarious yet informative deep dive into four of the strangest and most underrated villains in X-Men history: The Blob, Toad, Vanisher, and Mastermind.

From their bizarre backstories and odd powers to their biggest appearances in comics, cartoons, and movies, we spotlight how these classic villains shaped mutant history—even if they’ve been overshadowed by bigger names. Expect deep cuts, funny commentary, and plenty of love for these misfit Marvel bad guys.

If you’re an X-Men fan, a comic book history buff, or just someone who loves hearing about the weirdest parts of superhero lore, this episode is for you.

🔹 Which forgotten X-Men villain is YOUR favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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Marvel is bringing back the Age of Apocalypse with Age of Apocalypse Alpha and the upcoming Age of Revelation event — but is this a bold new chapter in X-Men storytelling, or just a nostalgia-driven cash grab? 🤔

In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon dive deep into Marvel’s latest announcements, breaking down what fans can expect from this new era. We cover the return of one of Marvel’s most iconic alternate timelines, the creative teams behind the books, and whether Marvel is giving us something fresh or simply rehashing the past.

We explore:

Why Marvel keeps returning to the Age of Apocalypse

The difference between nostalgia-driven events and genuine new stories

A breakdown of Age of Revelation and its tie-in miniseries

How this could impact the future of the X-Men line going into 2025

Whether you grew up with the 90s X-Men comics or you’re a new reader curious about Marvel’s event strategy, this discussion digs into the hype, the risks, and the potential of revisiting one of the most legendary Marvel storylines ever told.

If you love X-Men comics, Marvel events, or comic book debates, make sure to hit that like button, drop a comment with your thoughts, and subscribe for more weekly deep dives into comics and pop culture.

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WWE Meets the MCU & DCU – Wrestlers Turned Superheroes!

From the squared circle to the silver screen! In this episode of our comic book podcast, Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down every time a professional wrestler made the jump into superhero movies and TV shows — and whether it actually worked. 💥🤼‍♂️🎬

We’re talking:

Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy

The Rock as Black Adam in the DCEU

John Cena as Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad and his Max series

Cody Rhodes as Derek Sampson in Arrow

Edge and Goldberg in The Flash

Eve Torres in Supergirl

…and a few appearances you probably completely forgot about!

Whether you’re a die-hard wrestling fan, a comic book collector, or just love pop culture crossovers, this episode is packed with nostalgia, analysis, and some laughs along the way.

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🎬 James Gunn's SUPERMAN (2025) is finally here! In this episode of the podcast, Corey, Dylan, and Jon give their full review and breakdown of the most anticipated superhero movie of the year. Does Gunn's vision capture the heart of the Man of Steel? Or does it fall short of truth, justice, and the DCU way?

We dive into everything—casting, tone, villains, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Superman’s suit, the action scenes, easter eggs, and where this movie sets the stage for the new DC Universe. Whether you're a longtime DC Comics reader or just love superhero movies, this is the episode for you.

🦸‍♂️ Topics include:

How David Corenswet measures up as Superman

Rachel Brosnahan's take on Lois Lane

James Gunn's storytelling choices and direction

Comparisons to past Superman films (Reeves, Cavill, Routh)

The future of the DCU post-Superman

📢 Let us know in the comments: What did YOU think of Superman (2025)? Are you excited for the rest of the DCU reboot?

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🦸‍♂️ What happens when superheroes act more like sitcom characters than godlike icons?

Welcome to the chaotic genius of Keith Giffen’s DC Comics era. In this episode, Corey and Dylan celebrate the late, great Keith Giffen and his unforgettable comedic legacy—from Justice League International to deep-cut oddities like The Heckler, Ambush Bug, and more. We dive into how Giffen, alongside J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire, transformed characters like Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Guy Gardner, and Martian Manhunter into a dysfunctional, hilarious team full of heart and hijinks. It wasn’t just the headliners—Giffen packed the roster with oddballs like The Beefeater, General Glory, and Wally Tortolini, creating one of the most unique lineups in comic book history. Whether it was through absurd humor, fourth-wall breaking chaos, or heartfelt satire, Keith Giffen carved out an era of DC Comics that fans still cherish today. If you’ve ever wondered where superhero comedy truly found its voice, this is the episode for you.

💬 Let us know your favorite Giffen moments in the comments!

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🧨 Fantastic Four: First Steps Just Dropped… So We Watched This Trainwreck | Smark Avengers Ep. 22 🧨

While everyone’s heading to theaters for Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four: First Steps, the Smark Avengers crew — Corey, Dylan, and Jon — decided to take a very different journey… straight into the infamous Roger Corman 1994 Fantastic Four movie. You know, the one that was never meant to be released?

🎥 In this full watch-along episode, we dive into:

The painfully low-budget costumes

The hilariously awkward special effects

Why this movie was secretly made just to keep the film rights

How it compares to the modern MCU version (spoiler: it doesn’t)

Our honest, hilarious reactions in real time

This is so bad it’s amazing cinema, and we’re here for every rubbery stretch, cardboard set, and awkward villain monologue.

👀 Whether you’re a Fantastic Four superfan or just love watching movie disasters unfold, this episode is the perfect throwback to a bizarre chapter in Marvel movie history.

🎬 Sync up your copy and watch along—or just laugh with us as we suffer through it so you don’t have to.

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👇 COMMENT below: Have you seen this version of the Fantastic Four? Better or worse than Fant4stic?

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🔥 The Fantastic Four Movies Were DOOMED From the Start | Smark Avengers Ep. 21 🔥

Before the MCU took over the box office, Fox’s Fantastic Four movies tried (and failed) to launch Marvel’s First Family into cinematic greatness. In this episode, the Smark Avengers — Corey, Dylan, and Jon — take a brutally honest look back at the 2005 Fantastic Four, Rise of the Silver Surfer, and the infamous 2015 reboot.

🧪 From bad CGI to worse scripts, questionable casting, and a complete misunderstanding of Doctor Doom, we break down:

Why none of these movies really worked

The awkward tone shifts between comedy and drama

Silver Surfer’s wasted potential

How the 2015 reboot became a legendary disaster

What Marvel needs to fix in the upcoming MCU version

Whether you grew up with Jessica Alba as Sue Storm or tried to erase Fant4stic from your memory, this episode is for anyone who knows the Fantastic Four deserve better.

💬 Sound off in the comments: Which FF movie was the worst? And what would YOU do differently?

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💥 From Joke to Threat: We Reboot Comic Book Villains That Suck | Smark Avengers Ep. 20 💥

Not every supervillain is a Thanos or Joker… some are Doctor Bong. In this episode of Smark Avengers, Corey, Dylan, and Jon take on the ultimate comic book challenge: turning some of the lamest villains in Marvel and DC history into actual threats.

Can Swarm, the Nazi made of bees, be terrifying?

Can The Hippo go from punchline to powerhouse?

And what the hell do you even do with Doctor Bong?

🧠 In this episode:

We redesign villains like Water Wizard, The Grizzly, and more

Pitch serious (and hilarious) reboots for forgotten comic book characters

Debate whether some villains are even worth saving

And laugh way too hard in the process

If you’ve ever screamed “why is this character even real?” while reading comics — this episode is for you.

👇 Drop your picks: What comic book villain do you think deserves a redemption arc?

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🌀 Who Are These Comics For?! Deep Dive into TidalWave’s Bizarre Biographies | Smark Avengers Ep. 19

This week, the Smark Avengers dive headfirst into one of the most unusual corners of the comic book industry: TidalWave Productions — the indie publisher best known for its unauthorized celebrity biographies and unexpectedly wild tie-in comics.

From comic book adaptations of Stormy Daniels’ Space Force, Vincent Price Presents, and The Mis-Adventures of Adam West, to long-running lines like Fame, Female Force, and Infamous, we’re asking the real questions:

👉 Are these comics ethical?

👉 Who’s actually buying them?

👉 And how did Dirk Benedict end up in the 25th Century again?!

Join Corey and Dylan as they review the history, business model, and content of TidalWave Productions, exploring the blurred line between biography and exploitation in comics — all with plenty of jokes, deep dives, and skepticism.

🧠 If you’re into comic book industry oddities, indie publishing, or just weird pop culture, you’re not gonna want to miss this one.

💬 Drop a comment: Have you ever read a TidalWave comic? What celebrity comic would you actually want?

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🌊🐠 We Sat Through a PowerPoint on Aquaman Villains… It Changed Us | Smark Avengers Ep. 18

Aquaman’s villains are… something else.

In this week’s episode of Smark Avengers, Corey takes Jon and Dylan on a deep-sea journey through the strangest, silliest, and most baffling Aquaman villains from the 1950s to the 2000s — all presented in glorious PowerPoint form. From The Human Flying Fish to the infamous Awesome Threesome, and the utterly inexplicable Un-Thing, this episode is a comedy deep dive into DC Comics history you won’t believe is real. It’s weird, it’s hilarious, and it somehow makes us love Aquaman even more.

🪸 In this episode:

Corey presents his cursed Aquaman villain slideshow

Dylan and Jon try to survive the madness

Actual comic book panels that will make you question everything

Debates over which villain is so bad they’re good

And more underwater nonsense than you bargained for

👇 Tell us in the comments: Which Aquaman villain was the worst? And should we do this for more DC or Marvel characters?

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