https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/ Dpalm & Kriss love talking about Comic Books & Comic Book Characters. The Character Corner lets them do just that. We pick some of our favorite characters from DC, Marvel, Image and more to discuss their backgrounds and important issue runs. We cover some characters you might not know about or you wan too learn more about. This is the perfect show for both those who only know these characters from the movies and for hardcore comic book readers. Check the show notes for the key issues we discuss. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:52:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.15 MTR Network no MTR Network MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net 2015 podcast https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Character-Corner-MTR-Logo.jpg https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/ fe73f18b-5bc6-530d-b2d3-0f6a21a2677c Dpalm & Kriss love talking about Comic Books & Comic Book Characters. The Character Corner lets them do just that. We pick some of our favorite characters from DC, Marvel, Image and more to discuss their backgrounds and important issue runs. We cover some characters you might not know about or you wan too learn more about. This is the perfect show for both those who only know these characters from the movies and for hardcore comic book readers. Check the show notes for the key issues we discuss.Dpalm & Kriss love talking about Comic Books & Comic Book Characters. The Character Corner lets them do just that. We pick some of our favorite characters from DC, Marvel, Image and more to discuss their backgrounds and important issue runs. We cover some https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volume-13-to-volume-15/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 02:31:43 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=539290 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volume-13-to-volume-15/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volume-13-to-volume-15/feed/ 1 Apologies for the delayed release. Baby Dpalm came a bit early and so we've been on a little hiatus Thankfully we recorded the final episode in our Flash series earlier in the month. So without further ado, the finale of the Joshua Williamson run. We end this run as any good Flash run should with a finale showdown between Barry and Eobard. Throughout the 15 volumes, we got a really good reintroduction of Barry Allen that paid homage to the entire Flash legacy. We get the return and reunion of the Flash Family from the Wally years (Jay, Bart, Max and more) which has been teased all run and then finally comes back together. This run really solidifies why Rebirth really was something different for DC. Instead of running from their past they embraced it and used to to create a new legacy. This is what makes this run so much fun to read. Issues: Volume 13 Rogues Reign Volume 14 The Flash Age Volume 15 Finish Line Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 114 114 Joshua Williamson's Flash Volume 13 to Volume 15 full false 44:09 Apologies for the delayed release. Baby Dpalm came a bit early and so we've been on a little hiatus Thankfully we recorded the final episode in our Flash series earlier in the month. So without further ado, the finale of the Joshua Williamson run. We end this run as any good Flash run should with a finale showdown between Barry and Eobard. Throughout the 15 volumes, we got a really good reintroduction of Barry Allen that paid homage to the entire Flash legacy. We get the return and reunion of the Flash Family from the Wally years (Jay, Bart, Max and more) which has been teased all run and then finally comes back together. This run really solidifies why Rebirth really was something different for DC. Instead of running from their past they embraced it and used to to create a new legacy. This is what makes this run so much fun to read. Issues: Volume 13 Rogues Reign Volume 14 The Flash Age Volume 15 Finish Line Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Apologies for the delayed release. Baby Dpalm came a bit early and so we've been on a little hiatus Thankfully we recorded the final episode in our Flash series earlier in the month. So without further ado, the finale of the Joshua Williamson run. We end this run as any good Flash run should with a finale showdown between Barry and Eobard. Throughout the 15 volumes, we got a really good reintroduction of Barry Allen that paid homage to the entire Flash legacy. We get the return and reunion of the Flash Family from the Wally years (Jay, Bart, Max and more) which has been teased all run and then finally comes back together. This run really solidifies why Rebirth really was something different for DC. Instead of running from their past they embraced it and used to to create a new legacy. This is what makes this run so much fun to read. Issues: Volume 13 Rogues Reign Volume 14 The Flash Age Volume 15 Finish Line Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-year-one-volume-12/ Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:03:39 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=539161 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-year-one-volume-12/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-year-one-volume-12/feed/ 1 We know last episodes we covered Year One but we decided to revisit that volume as well as volume 12 of the Williamson run of The Flash. Year One was worth a revisit because it not only reestablishes some of the lost history of Barry Allen but also starts off a new one as well (Barry meeting not only Wally but Wallace at the same time). It also takes a villain that we didn't think twice about and make him terrifying. Who would think the Turtle would be so scary? Then we get a return of Hunter Zolomon and we get an update to the great Blitz storyline. Turns out the clown DID have a gun. And through that all, Snart and the original rogues start putting their final plan in place.  Issues: The Flash Year One Volume 12: Death and the Speed Force Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 113 113 Joshua Williamson’s Flash Volumes Year One & Volume 12 full false 42:47 We know last episodes we covered Year One but we decided to revisit that volume as well as volume 12 of the Williamson run of The Flash. Year One was worth a revisit because it not only reestablishes some of the lost history of Barry Allen but also starts off a new one as well (Barry meeting not only Wally but Wallace at the same time). It also takes a villain that we didn't think twice about and make him terrifying. Who would think the Turtle would be so scary? Then we get a return of Hunter Zolomon and we get an update to the great Blitz storyline. Turns out the clown DID have a gun. And through that all, Snart and the original rogues start putting their final plan in place.  Issues: The Flash Year One Volume 12: Death and the Speed Force Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We know last episodes we covered Year One but we decided to revisit that volume as well as volume 12 of the Williamson run of The Flash. Year One was worth a revisit because it not only reestablishes some of the lost history of Barry Allen but also starts off a new one as well (Barry meeting not only Wally but Wallace at the same time). It also takes a villain that we didn't think twice about and make him terrifying. Who would think the Turtle would be so scary? Then we get a return of Hunter Zolomon and we get an update to the great Blitz storyline. Turns out the clown DID have a gun. And through that all, Snart and the original rogues start putting their final plan in place.  Issues: The Flash Year One Volume 12: Death and the Speed Force Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-10-11-year-one-the-reeducation-of-barry-allen/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:58:40 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=538947 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-10-11-year-one-the-reeducation-of-barry-allen/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-10-11-year-one-the-reeducation-of-barry-allen/feed/ 0 We delayed the release of this episode until Kriss was out of town. We also timed it right around the time the Flash review dropped. Enjoy. Post Flash War, Barry turns back into a student and has to go through a bit of a re-education phase. This fits right in with the Joshua Williamson theme of taking Barry Allen on a journey we really haven't seen him in before. A lot of this feels familiar to those of us who grew up with Wally West as our Flash because we watched him go through the same journey. With Barry, its not only about him really studying the speed force but also learning that a Flash doesn't run alone. It's also really interesting to read the journey that Barry is on while also reading the journey that Batman is on in the King books. You'd like Bruce would be the depressed sounding pessimist but it's actually Barry. Issues: Volume 10: Force Quest Volume 11: The Greatest Trick of All Year One Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 112 112 Joshua Williamson’s Flash Volumes 10, 11 & Year One full false 52:27 We delayed the release of this episode until Kriss was out of town. We also timed it right around the time the Flash review dropped. Enjoy. Post Flash War, Barry turns back into a student and has to go through a bit of a re-education phase. This fits right in with the Joshua Williamson theme of taking Barry Allen on a journey we really haven't seen him in before. A lot of this feels familiar to those of us who grew up with Wally West as our Flash because we watched him go through the same journey. With Barry, its not only about him really studying the speed force but also learning that a Flash doesn't run alone. It's also really interesting to read the journey that Barry is on while also reading the journey that Batman is on in the King books. You'd like Bruce would be the depressed sounding pessimist but it's actually Barry. Issues: Volume 10: Force Quest Volume 11: The Greatest Trick of All Year One Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We delayed the release of this episode until Kriss was out of town. We also timed it right around the time the Flash review dropped. Enjoy. Post Flash War, Barry turns back into a student and has to go through a bit of a re-education phase. This fits right in with the Joshua Williamson theme of taking Barry Allen on a journey we really haven't seen him in before. A lot of this feels familiar to those of us who grew up with Wally West as our Flash because we watched him go through the same journey. With Barry, its not only about him really studying the speed force but also learning that a Flash doesn't run alone. It's also really interesting to read the journey that Barry is on while also reading the journey that Batman is on in the King books. You'd like Bruce would be the depressed sounding pessimist but it's actually Barry. Issues: Volume 10: Force Quest Volume 11: The Greatest Trick of All Year One Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-7-9-wally-west-fastest-man-alive/ Tue, 23 May 2023 00:46:41 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=538857 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-7-9-wally-west-fastest-man-alive/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-7-9-wally-west-fastest-man-alive/feed/ 0 We're back with more of Joshua Williamson's Flash run. This time we're talking volumes 7 to 9 (issues 39 to 57). Williamson's run really feels like a great jumping on point for the Flash. Since it's during Rebirth, it gives us a great reintroduction of not only Barry Allen and Eobard Thawne but also Wally West. This part of the run felt like Williamson telling all of us that grew up with Wally as our Flash that his years as the Flash mattered. And while this series is centered on Barry, it felt good to get acknowledgement of Wally's years (decades) as the Flash. Issues: The Flash Volume 7: Perfect Storm The Flash Volume 8: Flash War The Flash Volume 9: Reckoning of the Forces Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 111 111 Joshua Williamson's Flash Volumes 7 - 9: Wally West, Fastest Man Alive full false 52:59 We're back with more of Joshua Williamson's Flash run. This time we're talking volumes 7 to 9 (issues 39 to 57). Williamson's run really feels like a great jumping on point for the Flash. Since it's during Rebirth, it gives us a great reintroduction of not only Barry Allen and Eobard Thawne but also Wally West. This part of the run felt like Williamson telling all of us that grew up with Wally as our Flash that his years as the Flash mattered. And while this series is centered on Barry, it felt good to get acknowledgement of Wally's years (decades) as the Flash. Issues: The Flash Volume 7: Perfect Storm The Flash Volume 8: Flash War The Flash Volume 9: Reckoning of the Forces Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with more of Joshua Williamson's Flash run. This time we're talking volumes 7 to 9 (issues 39 to 57). Williamson's run really feels like a great jumping on point for the Flash. Since it's during Rebirth, it gives us a great reintroduction of not only Barry Allen and Eobard Thawne but also Wally West. This part of the run felt like Williamson telling all of us that grew up with Wally as our Flash that his years as the Flash mattered. And while this series is centered on Barry, it felt good to get acknowledgement of Wally's years (decades) as the Flash. Issues: The Flash Volume 7: Perfect Storm The Flash Volume 8: Flash War The Flash Volume 9: Reckoning of the Forces Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-4-6-the-evil-that-is-eobard-thawne/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:53:56 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=538563 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-4-6-the-evil-that-is-eobard-thawne/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-4-6-the-evil-that-is-eobard-thawne/feed/ 1 We promised 2 episodes in March and we're squeezing it right in there at the 11th hour. But we're back for the next set of issues from the Joshua Williamson Flash run. We first stop over at Batman and pick up with The Button which takes us closer to understanding the forces behind all the lost time and history in the DC Universe. But it also reminds us that Eobard Thawne is the epitome of evil. The way he beats Bruce's ass in the Batcave is a good reminder that speed beats prep time. It's not just the Button though. After being largely absent in the first three volumes, Thawne features heavily in the next set of volumes for The Flash. And ends up dying...twice. If the first three volumes were a reintroduction of Barry Allen, these next set of volumes are a reminder of why Eobard Thawne is one of the scariest and evil villains in DC. Death doesn't stop him. And when we get the reveal of why he's become a mortal enemy of Barry Allen and it's the most petty, insignificant thing; It's just a good reminder of why this type of person is such a problem.  Issues: Batman/The Flash: The Button The Flash Volume 4: Running Scared The Flash Volume 5: Negative The Flash Volume 6: Cold Day in Hell Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 110 110 Joshua Williamson's Flash Volumes 4 to 6 full false 54:59 We promised 2 episodes in March and we're squeezing it right in there at the 11th hour. But we're back for the next set of issues from the Joshua Williamson Flash run. We first stop over at Batman and pick up with The Button which takes us closer to understanding the forces behind all the lost time and history in the DC Universe. But it also reminds us that Eobard Thawne is the epitome of evil. The way he beats Bruce's ass in the Batcave is a good reminder that speed beats prep time. It's not just the Button though. After being largely absent in the first three volumes, Thawne features heavily in the next set of volumes for The Flash. And ends up dying...twice. If the first three volumes were a reintroduction of Barry Allen, these next set of volumes are a reminder of why Eobard Thawne is one of the scariest and evil villains in DC. Death doesn't stop him. And when we get the reveal of why he's become a mortal enemy of Barry Allen and it's the most petty, insignificant thing; It's just a good reminder of why this type of person is such a problem.  Issues: Batman/The Flash: The Button The Flash Volume 4: Running Scared The Flash Volume 5: Negative The Flash Volume 6: Cold Day in Hell Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We promised 2 episodes in March and we're squeezing it right in there at the 11th hour. But we're back for the next set of issues from the Joshua Williamson Flash run. We first stop over at Batman and pick up with The Button which takes us closer to understanding the forces behind all the lost time and history in the DC Universe. But it also reminds us that Eobard Thawne is the epitome of evil. The way he beats Bruce's ass in the Batcave is a good reminder that speed beats prep time. It's not just the Button though. After being largely absent in the first three volumes, Thawne features heavily in the next set of volumes for The Flash. And ends up dying...twice. If the first three volumes were a reintroduction of Barry Allen, these next set of volumes are a reminder of why Eobard Thawne is one of the scariest and evil villains in DC. Death doesn't stop him. And when we get the reveal of why he's become a mortal enemy of Barry Allen and it's the most petty, insignificant thing; It's just a good reminder of why this type of person is such a problem.  Issues: Batman/The Flash: The Button The Flash Volume 4: Running Scared The Flash Volume 5: Negative The Flash Volume 6: Cold Day in Hell Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-1-3-the-reintroduction-of-barry-allen/ Sat, 25 Mar 2023 21:21:18 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=538541 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-1-3-the-reintroduction-of-barry-allen/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/joshua-williamsons-flash-volumes-1-3-the-reintroduction-of-barry-allen/feed/ 0 We finally get back into recording Character Corners and it still takes me 2 weeks to release the episode. Smh. Sorry for the delay folks but we're finally hitting the Joshua Williamson run of The Flash. We consider this the reintroduction of Barry Allen. Sure in 2009 Geoff Johns did a "rebirth" of Barry Allen, having him finally return to the mantle after being dead for so long. But this run during DC's rebirth really gets Barry back to the basics. Anyone that's read this run knows it comes back down to Barry vs Thawne but the way this run starts off, it removes some of the staples like Thawne and the Rogues and focuses first on undoing some of the mistakes from New 52. We start with Wally coming back then there are hints of Jay as well. And of course the most important thing: how naive Barry is and how he runs into situations without seeing the big picture. We start with the first three volumes and when we come back we'll hit The Button (the crossover with Batman and setup for Doomsday Clock). Issues: The Flash Volume 1: Lightning Strikes Twice The Flash Volume 2: Speed of Darkness The Flash Volume 3: Rogues Reloaded Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 109 109 Joshua Williamson's Flash Volumes 1 - 3 full false 50:25 We finally get back into recording Character Corners and it still takes me 2 weeks to release the episode. Smh. Sorry for the delay folks but we're finally hitting the Joshua Williamson run of The Flash. We consider this the reintroduction of Barry Allen. Sure in 2009 Geoff Johns did a "rebirth" of Barry Allen, having him finally return to the mantle after being dead for so long. But this run during DC's rebirth really gets Barry back to the basics. Anyone that's read this run knows it comes back down to Barry vs Thawne but the way this run starts off, it removes some of the staples like Thawne and the Rogues and focuses first on undoing some of the mistakes from New 52. We start with Wally coming back then there are hints of Jay as well. And of course the most important thing: how naive Barry is and how he runs into situations without seeing the big picture. We start with the first three volumes and when we come back we'll hit The Button (the crossover with Batman and setup for Doomsday Clock). Issues: The Flash Volume 1: Lightning Strikes Twice The Flash Volume 2: Speed of Darkness The Flash Volume 3: Rogues Reloaded Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We finally get back into recording Character Corners and it still takes me 2 weeks to release the episode. Smh. Sorry for the delay folks but we're finally hitting the Joshua Williamson run of The Flash. We consider this the reintroduction of Barry Allen. Sure in 2009 Geoff Johns did a "rebirth" of Barry Allen, having him finally return to the mantle after being dead for so long. But this run during DC's rebirth really gets Barry back to the basics. Anyone that's read this run knows it comes back down to Barry vs Thawne but the way this run starts off, it removes some of the staples like Thawne and the Rogues and focuses first on undoing some of the mistakes from New 52. We start with Wally coming back then there are hints of Jay as well. And of course the most important thing: how naive Barry is and how he runs into situations without seeing the big picture. We start with the first three volumes and when we come back we'll hit The Button (the crossover with Batman and setup for Doomsday Clock). Issues: The Flash Volume 1: Lightning Strikes Twice The Flash Volume 2: Speed of Darkness The Flash Volume 3: Rogues Reloaded Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-she-hulk-attorney-at-law/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:42:20 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=538238 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-she-hulk-attorney-at-law/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-she-hulk-attorney-at-law/feed/ 1 Now that the first season of the She-Hulk series on Disney+ is over, now is a great time to talk about She-Hulks comic book history. The timing has nothing to do with the fact that Kriss is late on releasing this episode because work has completely swamped him. Nope, this timing is completely planned.  Anyway, after seeing some of the confused reactions to the Disney+ show, it actually is a pretty good time to remind folks just who Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk is and how writers have tackled that character over the years. First off, the show pulled their tone from John Byrne's classic time writing the character in the 1989 Sensational She-Hulk series. Yes, She-Hulk is a Hulk with incredible strength but she's also be written as a smart, funny character that has no problems crawling outside of the comic panels to challenge her writers/artists (sound familiar?). But aside from that, this character has always been about a woman challenging the male driven world around her. In the comics, Jen prefers to be in her She-Hulk form because that's the form that makes her feel powerful, invincible and capable of standing up to the world around her. That leads to some really funny moments (like her getting kicked out of Avengers mansion for being too wild).  Post Civil War 2 sees a change for the character. The death of her cousin Bruce at the hands of fellow Avenger Hawkeye (and his subsequent acquittal) puts Jen on a path where she channel's Bruce's troubles with the Hulk and becomes uncontrollable when she transforms. She's consumed by anger and fear and that is explored as she finally reconciles her two halves.  Overall the key issues for She-Hulk really do put new perspective on the show and highlight where the show pulled not only its tone but some of its arcs.  Issues:  Savage She-Hulk #1 Avengers #221 Secret Wars Fantastic Four #265 The Sensational She-Hulk (1989  - 1994) Issues 1 - 8 Issues #34 & #40 Avengers #64 - 76 (1998) She-Hulk (Dan Slott's run) Volume 1: Issues 1 - 12 Volume 2 Avengers Disassembled  Civil War 2   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 108 108 She-Hulk Attorney at Law full false 51:59 Now that the first season of the She-Hulk series on Disney+ is over, now is a great time to talk about She-Hulks comic book history. The timing has nothing to do with the fact that Kriss is late on releasing this episode because work has completely swamped him. Nope, this timing is completely planned.  Anyway, after seeing some of the confused reactions to the Disney+ show, it actually is a pretty good time to remind folks just who Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk is and how writers have tackled that character over the years. First off, the show pulled their tone from John Byrne's classic time writing the character in the 1989 Sensational She-Hulk series. Yes, She-Hulk is a Hulk with incredible strength but she's also be written as a smart, funny character that has no problems crawling outside of the comic panels to challenge her writers/artists (sound familiar?). But aside from that, this character has always been about a woman challenging the male driven world around her. In the comics, Jen prefers to be in her She-Hulk form because that's the form that makes her feel powerful, invincible and capable of standing up to the world around her. That leads to some really funny moments (like her getting kicked out of Avengers mansion for being too wild).  Post Civil War 2 sees a change for the character. The death of her cousin Bruce at the hands of fellow Avenger Hawkeye (and his subsequent acquittal) puts Jen on a path where she channel's Bruce's troubles with the Hulk and becomes uncontrollable when she transforms. She's consumed by anger and fear and that is explored as she finally reconciles her two halves.  Overall the key issues for She-Hulk really do put new perspective on the show and highlight where the show pulled not only its tone but some of its arcs.  Issues:  Savage She-Hulk #1 Avengers #221 Secret Wars Fantastic Four #265 The Sensational She-Hulk (1989  - 1994) Issues 1 - 8 Issues #34 & #40 Avengers #64 - 76 (1998) She-Hulk (Dan Slott's run) Volume 1: Issues 1 - 12 Volume 2 Avengers Disassembled  Civil War 2   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Now that the first season of the She-Hulk series on Disney+ is over, now is a great time to talk about She-Hulks comic book history. The timing has nothing to do with the fact that Kriss is late on releasing this episode because work has completely swamped him. Nope, this timing is completely planned.  Anyway, after seeing some of the confused reactions to the Disney+ show, it actually is a pretty good time to remind folks just who Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk is and how writers have tackled that character over the years. First off, the show pulled their tone from John Byrne's classic time writing the character in the 1989 Sensational She-Hulk series. Yes, She-Hulk is a Hulk with incredible strength but she's also be written as a smart, funny character that has no problems crawling outside of the comic panels to challenge her writers/artists (sound familiar?). But aside from that, this character has always been about a woman challenging the male driven world around her. In the comics, Jen prefers to be in her She-Hulk form because that's the form that makes her feel powerful, invincible and capable of standing up to the world around her. That leads to some really funny moments (like her getting kicked out of Avengers mansion for being too wild).  Post Civil War 2 sees a change for the character. The death of her cousin Bruce at the hands of fellow Avenger Hawkeye (and his subsequent acquittal) puts Jen on a path where she channel's Bruce's troubles with the Hulk and becomes uncontrollable when she transforms. She's consumed by anger and fear and that is explored as she finally reconciles her two halves.  Overall the key issues for She-Hulk really do put new perspective on the show and highlight where the show pulled not only its tone but some of its arcs.  Issues:  Savage She-Hulk #1 Avengers #221 Secret Wars Fantastic Four #265 The Sensational She-Hulk (1989  - 1994) Issues 1 - 8 Issues #34 & #40 Avengers #64 - 76 (1998) She-Hulk (Dan Slott's run) Volume 1: Issues 1 - 12 Volume 2 Avengers Disassembled  Civil War 2   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nightwing-dick-grayson-character-corner/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:58:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537973 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nightwing-dick-grayson-character-corner/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nightwing-dick-grayson-character-corner/feed/ 0 Kriss and Dpalm are back and this time we're revisiting a character we've spent some time talking about before: Dick Grayson aka Nightwing. We've covered Dick before in our previous Robin Part 1 Character Corner that covered Dick Grayson's years as the first Robin along with Jason Todd. This episode we're spending some time talking about his years after he put up the Robin suit and became Nightwing.  Much like his best friend Wally West, Dick Grayson is one of those characters that started off as a sidekick but then became their own hero and eventually even took over the mantle. What's so great about this character is how both similar and different he is from Bruce Wayne/Batman. Dick Grayson is what Bruce would be if Bruce Wayne didn't hate being Bruce Wayne. Issues: The Judas Contract The New Teen Titans #39 The New Teen Titans #40 Tales of the Teen Titans #42 Tales of the Teen Titans #43 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 - First appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing Tales of the Teen Titans #3 Robin Year 1 Nightwing Volume 1 (1995)  4 issue miniseries and first Nightwing solo book Nightwing Volume 2 (1996) Issue #25 - Tim and Dick ride the train Nightwing Year 1 Nightwing vol2 101 - 106 Birds of Prey #8 Batman Knightfall Battle for the Cowl Grayson Nightwing Rebirth Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 107 107 Dick Grayson/Nightwing full false 57:06 Kriss and Dpalm are back and this time we're revisiting a character we've spent some time talking about before: Dick Grayson aka Nightwing. We've covered Dick before in our previous Robin Part 1 Character Corner that covered Dick Grayson's years as the first Robin along with Jason Todd. This episode we're spending some time talking about his years after he put up the Robin suit and became Nightwing.  Much like his best friend Wally West, Dick Grayson is one of those characters that started off as a sidekick but then became their own hero and eventually even took over the mantle. What's so great about this character is how both similar and different he is from Bruce Wayne/Batman. Dick Grayson is what Bruce would be if Bruce Wayne didn't hate being Bruce Wayne. Issues: The Judas Contract The New Teen Titans #39 The New Teen Titans #40 Tales of the Teen Titans #42 Tales of the Teen Titans #43 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 - First appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing Tales of the Teen Titans #3 Robin Year 1 Nightwing Volume 1 (1995)  4 issue miniseries and first Nightwing solo book Nightwing Volume 2 (1996) Issue #25 - Tim and Dick ride the train Nightwing Year 1 Nightwing vol2 101 - 106 Birds of Prey #8 Batman Knightfall Battle for the Cowl Grayson Nightwing Rebirth Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Kriss and Dpalm are back and this time we're revisiting a character we've spent some time talking about before: Dick Grayson aka Nightwing. We've covered Dick before in our previous Robin Part 1 Character Corner that covered Dick Grayson's years as the first Robin along with Jason Todd. This episode we're spending some time talking about his years after he put up the Robin suit and became Nightwing.  Much like his best friend Wally West, Dick Grayson is one of those characters that started off as a sidekick but then became their own hero and eventually even took over the mantle. What's so great about this character is how both similar and different he is from Bruce Wayne/Batman. Dick Grayson is what Bruce would be if Bruce Wayne didn't hate being Bruce Wayne. Issues: The Judas Contract The New Teen Titans #39 The New Teen Titans #40 Tales of the Teen Titans #42 Tales of the Teen Titans #43 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 - First appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing Tales of the Teen Titans #3 Robin Year 1 Nightwing Volume 1 (1995)  4 issue miniseries and first Nightwing solo book Nightwing Volume 2 (1996) Issue #25 - Tim and Dick ride the train Nightwing Year 1 Nightwing vol2 101 - 106 Birds of Prey #8 Batman Knightfall Battle for the Cowl Grayson Nightwing Rebirth Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/sdcc-2022-announcements-trailers/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:03:24 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537918 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/sdcc-2022-announcements-trailers/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/sdcc-2022-announcements-trailers/feed/ 0 Life has gotten really busy for Kriss and Dpalm so the regular Character Corner schedule has been a bit hectic these last few months. But thankfully Marvel has swooped in for a rescue by announcing a bunch of things for their next few phases of movies so that gives us a lot to talk about.  In this episode we'll talk about some of the trailers and announcements made for movies and TV shows coming out of SDCC. Not all of them involve Marvel and DC. We got the first teaser for the new John Wick and Amazon dropped a new trailer for their really really really expensive Lord of the Rings show. But of course, this is a comic podcast so we're gonna want to focus on the comic book movies and TV shows that we got a look at. Unfortunately for DC fans, WB didn't really bring a lot. We all knew we weren't gonna hear anything about The Flash because...reasons. But WB only showed Shazam Fury of the Gods and Black Adam in a puzzlingly light presentation. They didn't even lean on their successes like Peacemaker or even The Batman (which dropped this year but it seems like everyone has just forgotten about). No Aquaman either. It's all just really puzzling. And then Marvel came out and it was the complete opposite. A firehose of information about the end of Phase 4 and what's planned for Phases 5 & 6. And boy is it a lot. Then there's "that trailer". The Wakanda Forever trailer is a rollercoaster of emotion and we can't wait until November to see it. Listen as we break down what we saw and have some light speculation. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 2 2 SDCC 2022 Announcements & Trailers full false 1:21:08 Life has gotten really busy for Kriss and Dpalm so the regular Character Corner schedule has been a bit hectic these last few months. But thankfully Marvel has swooped in for a rescue by announcing a bunch of things for their next few phases of movies so that gives us a lot to talk about.  In this episode we'll talk about some of the trailers and announcements made for movies and TV shows coming out of SDCC. Not all of them involve Marvel and DC. We got the first teaser for the new John Wick and Amazon dropped a new trailer for their really really really expensive Lord of the Rings show. But of course, this is a comic podcast so we're gonna want to focus on the comic book movies and TV shows that we got a look at. Unfortunately for DC fans, WB didn't really bring a lot. We all knew we weren't gonna hear anything about The Flash because...reasons. But WB only showed Shazam Fury of the Gods and Black Adam in a puzzlingly light presentation. They didn't even lean on their successes like Peacemaker or even The Batman (which dropped this year but it seems like everyone has just forgotten about). No Aquaman either. It's all just really puzzling. And then Marvel came out and it was the complete opposite. A firehose of information about the end of Phase 4 and what's planned for Phases 5 & 6. And boy is it a lot. Then there's "that trailer". The Wakanda Forever trailer is a rollercoaster of emotion and we can't wait until November to see it. Listen as we break down what we saw and have some light speculation. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Life has gotten really busy for Kriss and Dpalm so the regular Character Corner schedule has been a bit hectic these last few months. But thankfully Marvel has swooped in for a rescue by announcing a bunch of things for their next few phases of movies so that gives us a lot to talk about.  In this episode we'll talk about some of the trailers and announcements made for movies and TV shows coming out of SDCC. Not all of them involve Marvel and DC. We got the first teaser for the new John Wick and Amazon dropped a new trailer for their really really really expensive Lord of the Rings show. But of course, this is a comic podcast so we're gonna want to focus on the comic book movies and TV shows that we got a look at. Unfortunately for DC fans, WB didn't really bring a lot. We all knew we weren't gonna hear anything about The Flash because...reasons. But WB only showed Shazam Fury of the Gods and Black Adam in a puzzlingly light presentation. They didn't even lean on their successes like Peacemaker or even The Batman (which dropped this year but it seems like everyone has just forgotten about). No Aquaman either. It's all just really puzzling. And then Marvel came out and it was the complete opposite. A firehose of information about the end of Phase 4 and what's planned for Phases 5 & 6. And boy is it a lot. Then there's "that trailer". The Wakanda Forever trailer is a rollercoaster of emotion and we can't wait until November to see it. Listen as we break down what we saw and have some light speculation. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Character Corner, Comic Books, DC, Marvel, MCU, SDCC 2022 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-10-secret-wars/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:02:02 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537770 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-10-secret-wars/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-10-secret-wars/feed/ 0 We wrap up our Avengers part of our Hickman series with the 9-issue Secret Wars event that sees Hickman rebuild the Marvel Universe first in Doom's vision then from Reed's. Secret Wars is one of those events where you don't have to read all the related non-Hickman written issues to understand the story but you want to. It's a good cap to the end of the story Hickman has been telling not only from Avengers but all the way back to SHIELD. Also, just like in Time Runs Out you start to see where he lays the seeds for what he later does in X-Men.  There is one more episode we're doing in this Hickman series and it will be to cover Hickman's run on X-Men and the new dynamic he created for mutants in the Marvel Universe. But before that we're going to head over to the DC world to talk about Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing.  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 106 106 Captain Marvel Part Into the Hickmanverse Part 10: Secret Wars full false 51:33 We wrap up our Avengers part of our Hickman series with the 9-issue Secret Wars event that sees Hickman rebuild the Marvel Universe first in Doom's vision then from Reed's. Secret Wars is one of those events where you don't have to read all the related non-Hickman written issues to understand the story but you want to. It's a good cap to the end of the story Hickman has been telling not only from Avengers but all the way back to SHIELD. Also, just like in Time Runs Out you start to see where he lays the seeds for what he later does in X-Men.  There is one more episode we're doing in this Hickman series and it will be to cover Hickman's run on X-Men and the new dynamic he created for mutants in the Marvel Universe. But before that we're going to head over to the DC world to talk about Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing.  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We wrap up our Avengers part of our Hickman series with the 9-issue Secret Wars event that sees Hickman rebuild the Marvel Universe first in Doom's vision then from Reed's. Secret Wars is one of those events where you don't have to read all the related non-Hickman written issues to understand the story but you want to. It's a good cap to the end of the story Hickman has been telling not only from Avengers but all the way back to SHIELD. Also, just like in Time Runs Out you start to see where he lays the seeds for what he later does in X-Men.  There is one more episode we're doing in this Hickman series and it will be to cover Hickman's run on X-Men and the new dynamic he created for mutants in the Marvel Universe. But before that we're going to head over to the DC world to talk about Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing.  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nubia-and-the-amazons-feat-stephanie-williams/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:25:44 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537766 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nubia-and-the-amazons-feat-stephanie-williams/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nubia-and-the-amazons-feat-stephanie-williams/feed/ 0 Stephanie Williams is a comic book historian and pop culture critic who has written for SYFYFANGRRLS, The A.V. Club, Nerdist, Den of Geek, and Rotten Tomatoes. Stephanie is also a comic creator with three ongoing webcomics, Parenthood Activate!, But What If Though?, and Living Heroes. She made her Marvel debut with a short story featuring Monica Rambeau in Marvel’s Voices: Legacy. She recently made her DC Comics debut in Wonder Woman Black and Gold #2 and is co-writing the Nubia and the Amazons miniseries.   what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter:   @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Interview: Nubia and the Amazons feat. Stephanie Williams full false 43:18 Stephanie Williams is a comic book historian and pop culture critic who has written for SYFYFANGRRLS, The A.V. Club, Nerdist, Den of Geek, and Rotten Tomatoes. Stephanie is also a comic creator with three ongoing webcomics, Parenthood Activate!, But What If Though?, and Living Heroes. She made her Marvel debut with a short story featuring Monica Rambeau in Marvel’s Voices: Legacy. She recently made her DC Comics debut in Wonder Woman Black and Gold #2 and is co-writing the Nubia and the Amazons miniseries.   what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter:   @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Stephanie Williams is a comic book historian and pop culture critic who has written for SYFYFANGRRLS, The A.V. Club, Nerdist, Den of Geek, and Rotten Tomatoes. Stephanie is also a comic creator with three ongoing webcomics, Parenthood Activate!, But What If Though?, and Living Heroes. She made her Marvel debut with a short story featuring Monica Rambeau in Marvel’s Voices: Legacy. She recently made her DC Comics debut in Wonder Woman Black and Gold #2 and is co-writing the Nubia and the Amazons miniseries.   what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter:   @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Character Corner https://www.mtrnetwork.net/intot-the-hickmanverse-part-8-time-runs-out/ Fri, 20 May 2022 13:40:22 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537723 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/intot-the-hickmanverse-part-8-time-runs-out/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/intot-the-hickmanverse-part-8-time-runs-out/feed/ 1 With the mention of the word "Incursions" in Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness its timely for us to reach the "Time Runs Out" portion of our Into the Hickmanverse series. This is the lead up to Secret Wars and its basically Hickman destroying the Marvel Universe. All of it. Time Runs Out is actually jarring at first because there is an 8 month story gap. The Avengers have split. The Illuminati is on the run with new members. The Captain Britain Corp has been wiped out. The Cabal is given free rein to destroy other worlds. So much has happened and Hickman takes his time explaining it all. We also get the reveal of who "Rabum Alal" is and it's...Doctor Doom. Hickman does what he always does and calls his shot and takes us back to the beginning. And not just this series but all of his series. At one point the Illuminati takes refuge in the Immortal City that we saw Nathaniel Richards and Howard Stark as members of S.H.I.E.L.D. There's also some connections to Secret Warriors. And you really start to wonder if "All Hope Lies in Doom" from the Fantastic Four series with Val & Franklin from the future was also talking about the work that Doom is doing in this series that leads to him confronting the Beyonders.  And then there are the hints at future Hickman stories. Like when Scott talks about the name of the game being "resurrection". Knowing what we know now about Hickman's time on X-Men and it seems like he called his shot here as well. Every time we read this series we pick up something new. By the end of Time Runs out there's only two universes left: 616 and 1610. And that's where we will pick this all back up with Secret Wars in the next episode.   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 105 105 Into the Hickmanverse Part 9: Time Runs Out full false 1:04:44 With the mention of the word "Incursions" in Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness its timely for us to reach the "Time Runs Out" portion of our Into the Hickmanverse series. This is the lead up to Secret Wars and its basically Hickman destroying the Marvel Universe. All of it. Time Runs Out is actually jarring at first because there is an 8 month story gap. The Avengers have split. The Illuminati is on the run with new members. The Captain Britain Corp has been wiped out. The Cabal is given free rein to destroy other worlds. So much has happened and Hickman takes his time explaining it all. We also get the reveal of who "Rabum Alal" is and it's...Doctor Doom. Hickman does what he always does and calls his shot and takes us back to the beginning. And not just this series but all of his series. At one point the Illuminati takes refuge in the Immortal City that we saw Nathaniel Richards and Howard Stark as members of S.H.I.E.L.D. There's also some connections to Secret Warriors. And you really start to wonder if "All Hope Lies in Doom" from the Fantastic Four series with Val & Franklin from the future was also talking about the work that Doom is doing in this series that leads to him confronting the Beyonders.  And then there are the hints at future Hickman stories. Like when Scott talks about the name of the game being "resurrection". Knowing what we know now about Hickman's time on X-Men and it seems like he called his shot here as well. Every time we read this series we pick up something new. By the end of Time Runs out there's only two universes left: 616 and 1610. And that's where we will pick this all back up with Secret Wars in the next episode.   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  With the mention of the word "Incursions" in Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness its timely for us to reach the "Time Runs Out" portion of our Into the Hickmanverse series. This is the lead up to Secret Wars and its basically Hickman destroying the Marvel Universe. All of it. Time Runs Out is actually jarring at first because there is an 8 month story gap. The Avengers have split. The Illuminati is on the run with new members. The Captain Britain Corp has been wiped out. The Cabal is given free rein to destroy other worlds. So much has happened and Hickman takes his time explaining it all. We also get the reveal of who "Rabum Alal" is and it's...Doctor Doom. Hickman does what he always does and calls his shot and takes us back to the beginning. And not just this series but all of his series. At one point the Illuminati takes refuge in the Immortal City that we saw Nathaniel Richards and Howard Stark as members of S.H.I.E.L.D. There's also some connections to Secret Warriors. And you really start to wonder if "All Hope Lies in Doom" from the Fantastic Four series with Val & Franklin from the future was also talking about the work that Doom is doing in this series that leads to him confronting the Beyonders.  And then there are the hints at future Hickman stories. Like when Scott talks about the name of the game being "resurrection". Knowing what we know now about Hickman's time on X-Men and it seems like he called his shot here as well. Every time we read this series we pick up something new. By the end of Time Runs out there's only two universes left: 616 and 1610. And that's where we will pick this all back up with Secret Wars in the next episode.   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/moon-knight-the-fist-of-khonshu/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:09:16 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537608 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/moon-knight-the-fist-of-khonshu/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/moon-knight-the-fist-of-khonshu/feed/ 0 We're back with another Character Corner episode and this time we're talking about the character Moon Knight. Or should we say the characters Marc Spector/Steven Grant/Jake Lockley. Moon Knight is an interesting character to cover. First appearing in 1975 in Werewolf By Night, its pretty clear that early Moon Knight was Marvel's answer to DC's Batman. There's so many obvious comparisons. Early on in Moon Knight stories, Marc Spector wasn't suffering from mental illness. Rather his three personalities were actually cover aliases for him. Interestingly enough, all his aliases also seem to line up with aspects of Bruce Wayne. You have the Billionaire playboy Steven Grant. The highly skilled mercenary Marc Spector. Then there's the seedy Jake Lockley that is clearly based off of Matches Malone (who first appeared in 1972 in Batman comics). Then there's the Moon Knight concept itself. Dressed in all white (versus the all black of Batman), a hero of the night that looks at himself as the "spirit of vengeance" and taking out those criminals that prey on the weak.  But then Marvel started to put some space between the characters by introducing Khonshu, the Moon God that took Marc Spector has his priest (or fist depending on how you look at it). Instead of some internal drive to make criminals fear him because of the murder of his parents, Spector is driven to fight crime because his God commands it. Or is it that he's just insane? Or both? Later comics definitely show that Khonshu is a very real (and petty and vengeful God). And it's Khonshu that has pretty much driven Marc insane. But it makes for a really interesting character and some very good comics to read (except for the Bendis run. Don't do that to yourselves).  Issues:  Werewolf By Night #32 - First Appearance Bad Moon Rising Moon Knight Epic Collection Moon Knight Volume 1 Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu Marc Spector: Moon Knight Moon Knight: Resurrection Wars #1 - 4 Moon Knight: High Strangeness #1 - 4 Marvel Knights #1 - 15 Moon Knight (2006 - 2009) #1 - 30 Vengeance of Moon Knight Secret Avengers  Issue #19 - First appearance of the Mr. Knight suit Moon Knight (2011 - 2012) #1 - 12 - Bendis (you can skip it) Moon Knight (2014) Marvel Now Issues 1 - 6 (Warren Ellis) Issues 7 -12 (Brian Wood) Issues 13 - 17 (Cullen Bunn) All New, All Different Moon Knight (Jeff Lemire Run) Avengers Vol 8 #33 - 38 - Age of Khonshu Moon Knight (2021 - ) Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 104 104 Moon Knight - The Fist of Khonshu full false 1:26:07 We're back with another Character Corner episode and this time we're talking about the character Moon Knight. Or should we say the characters Marc Spector/Steven Grant/Jake Lockley. Moon Knight is an interesting character to cover. First appearing in 1975 in Werewolf By Night, its pretty clear that early Moon Knight was Marvel's answer to DC's Batman. There's so many obvious comparisons. Early on in Moon Knight stories, Marc Spector wasn't suffering from mental illness. Rather his three personalities were actually cover aliases for him. Interestingly enough, all his aliases also seem to line up with aspects of Bruce Wayne. You have the Billionaire playboy Steven Grant. The highly skilled mercenary Marc Spector. Then there's the seedy Jake Lockley that is clearly based off of Matches Malone (who first appeared in 1972 in Batman comics). Then there's the Moon Knight concept itself. Dressed in all white (versus the all black of Batman), a hero of the night that looks at himself as the "spirit of vengeance" and taking out those criminals that prey on the weak.  But then Marvel started to put some space between the characters by introducing Khonshu, the Moon God that took Marc Spector has his priest (or fist depending on how you look at it). Instead of some internal drive to make criminals fear him because of the murder of his parents, Spector is driven to fight crime because his God commands it. Or is it that he's just insane? Or both? Later comics definitely show that Khonshu is a very real (and petty and vengeful God). And it's Khonshu that has pretty much driven Marc insane. But it makes for a really interesting character and some very good comics to read (except for the Bendis run. Don't do that to yourselves).  Issues:  Werewolf By Night #32 - First Appearance Bad Moon Rising Moon Knight Epic Collection Moon Knight Volume 1 Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu Marc Spector: Moon Knight Moon Knight: Resurrection Wars #1 - 4 Moon Knight: High Strangeness #1 - 4 Marvel Knights #1 - 15 Moon Knight (2006 - 2009) #1 - 30 Vengeance of Moon Knight Secret Avengers  Issue #19 - First appearance of the Mr. Knight suit Moon Knight (2011 - 2012) #1 - 12 - Bendis (you can skip it) Moon Knight (2014) Marvel Now Issues 1 - 6 (Warren Ellis) Issues 7 -12 (Brian Wood) Issues 13 - 17 (Cullen Bunn) All New, All Different Moon Knight (Jeff Lemire Run) Avengers Vol 8 #33 - 38 - Age of Khonshu Moon Knight (2021 - ) Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with another Character Corner episode and this time we're talking about the character Moon Knight. Or should we say the characters Marc Spector/Steven Grant/Jake Lockley. Moon Knight is an interesting character to cover. First appearing in 1975 in Werewolf By Night, its pretty clear that early Moon Knight was Marvel's answer to DC's Batman. There's so many obvious comparisons. Early on in Moon Knight stories, Marc Spector wasn't suffering from mental illness. Rather his three personalities were actually cover aliases for him. Interestingly enough, all his aliases also seem to line up with aspects of Bruce Wayne. You have the Billionaire playboy Steven Grant. The highly skilled mercenary Marc Spector. Then there's the seedy Jake Lockley that is clearly based off of Matches Malone (who first appeared in 1972 in Batman comics). Then there's the Moon Knight concept itself. Dressed in all white (versus the all black of Batman), a hero of the night that looks at himself as the "spirit of vengeance" and taking out those criminals that prey on the weak.  But then Marvel started to put some space between the characters by introducing Khonshu, the Moon God that took Marc Spector has his priest (or fist depending on how you look at it). Instead of some internal drive to make criminals fear him because of the murder of his parents, Spector is driven to fight crime because his God commands it. Or is it that he's just insane? Or both? Later comics definitely show that Khonshu is a very real (and petty and vengeful God). And it's Khonshu that has pretty much driven Marc insane. But it makes for a really interesting character and some very good comics to read (except for the Bendis run. Don't do that to yourselves).  Issues:  Werewolf By Night #32 - First Appearance Bad Moon Rising Moon Knight Epic Collection Moon Knight Volume 1 Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu Marc Spector: Moon Knight Moon Knight: Resurrection Wars #1 - 4 Moon Knight: High Strangeness #1 - 4 Marvel Knights #1 - 15 Moon Knight (2006 - 2009) #1 - 30 Vengeance of Moon Knight Secret Avengers  Issue #19 - First appearance of the Mr. Knight suit Moon Knight (2011 - 2012) #1 - 12 - Bendis (you can skip it) Moon Knight (2014) Marvel Now Issues 1 - 6 (Warren Ellis) Issues 7 -12 (Brian Wood) Issues 13 - 17 (Cullen Bunn) All New, All Different Moon Knight (Jeff Lemire Run) Avengers Vol 8 #33 - 38 - Age of Khonshu Moon Knight (2021 - ) Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-8-avengers-new-avengers-broken-men/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:28:37 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537481 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-8-avengers-new-avengers-broken-men/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-8-avengers-new-avengers-broken-men/feed/ 0 We're getting closer to the end of out Hickman Marvel series and things are starting to fall apart for everyone. In the two series we watch as Steve not only remembers what the Illuminati did to him but also becomes hardened in his decision that they are wrong and must be stopped. On the New Avengers side, we watch as the Illuminati becomes even more broken. T'Challa, Namor and Black Bolt are all Kings without Kingdoms. Dr. Strange has sacrificed everything. Reed has pretty much given up his family (and we saw in Hickman's Fantastic Four run what happens when Reed does that). Beast and Banner are facing a crisis of humanity. And Tony...well Tony is definitely broken but he also seems to be the only one that truly understands how all this is going to end.  We will tackle Time Runs Out in the next part and we see that like before, All Hope Lies in Doom.  Issues: Avengers:  25 - 28 Original Sin 1 - 8 Avengers 28 - 34 New Avengers 16 - 23 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 103 103 Into the Hickmanverse Part 8: Avengers & New Avengers Part 3 full false 54:52 We're getting closer to the end of out Hickman Marvel series and things are starting to fall apart for everyone. In the two series we watch as Steve not only remembers what the Illuminati did to him but also becomes hardened in his decision that they are wrong and must be stopped. On the New Avengers side, we watch as the Illuminati becomes even more broken. T'Challa, Namor and Black Bolt are all Kings without Kingdoms. Dr. Strange has sacrificed everything. Reed has pretty much given up his family (and we saw in Hickman's Fantastic Four run what happens when Reed does that). Beast and Banner are facing a crisis of humanity. And Tony...well Tony is definitely broken but he also seems to be the only one that truly understands how all this is going to end.  We will tackle Time Runs Out in the next part and we see that like before, All Hope Lies in Doom.  Issues: Avengers:  25 - 28 Original Sin 1 - 8 Avengers 28 - 34 New Avengers 16 - 23 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're getting closer to the end of out Hickman Marvel series and things are starting to fall apart for everyone. In the two series we watch as Steve not only remembers what the Illuminati did to him but also becomes hardened in his decision that they are wrong and must be stopped. On the New Avengers side, we watch as the Illuminati becomes even more broken. T'Challa, Namor and Black Bolt are all Kings without Kingdoms. Dr. Strange has sacrificed everything. Reed has pretty much given up his family (and we saw in Hickman's Fantastic Four run what happens when Reed does that). Beast and Banner are facing a crisis of humanity. And Tony...well Tony is definitely broken but he also seems to be the only one that truly understands how all this is going to end.  We will tackle Time Runs Out in the next part and we see that like before, All Hope Lies in Doom.  Issues: Avengers:  25 - 28 Original Sin 1 - 8 Avengers 28 - 34 New Avengers 16 - 23 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/legion-of-super-heroes-part-2-reboots-and-more-reboots/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:56:26 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537412 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/legion-of-super-heroes-part-2-reboots-and-more-reboots/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/legion-of-super-heroes-part-2-reboots-and-more-reboots/feed/ 1 Reboots are a thing that happens all the time in comic books. But there are reboots and retcons and then there's what DC Comics did with the Legion of Super-Heroes. I take back what I said during part 1. The Legion of Super-Heroes might have the most complex and complicated history in DC. Yes that's over Wonder Woman and the Hawks. See, with the Legion, you take the confusion and complicated histories of Wonder Woman and Hawkman. Add in the time traveling of ALL the Flash characters. Sprinkle in some good ole "unnecessary DC Editorial decisions". Then...MAKE ALL THE HISTORY MATTER. That's the Legion of Super-Heroes. There's at least 6 different origins, 5 of them unique. What's really interesting is that outside of the 5 Years Later/Glorithverse reboot (seriously, its terrible don't read it), all the reboots are pretty decent reads. This means you can find a team you like and have a decent run reading them. Sure they'll be rebooted for no reason sometimes but...come on...it's comics. That happens. We cover each of the reboots (and some of the behind the scenes mess) in this episode. Don't know how we covered it all in two episodes but we did. Check out Part 1 here. We'll be back in a bit to head back to the Hickmanverse and the Avengers soon. Issues: Original Team Superman Crossover Legion of Super-Heroes #37 & 38 Superman #3 Action Comics #591 Magic Wars Legion of Super-Heroes #59 - #63 Reboot 1 (1989): 5 Years Later - The Glorithverse Zero Hour (1994) Reboot 2 (1994 - 2004) Legion of Super-Heroes Legion Lost (2000 - 2001) Legion Worlds The Legion (1 - 38) Reboot 3 (2004 - 2009) Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: Teenage Revolution Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: Death of a Dream Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 3: Strange Visitor from Another Century Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 4: Adult Education Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 5: The Dominator War Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 6: The Quest for Cosmic Boy Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 7: Enemy Rising Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 8: Enemy Manifest The Lightning Saga Justice League of America #0, #8 - 12 Justice Society of America #5 & 6 Reboot 4 - Return of the Original Team Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds Superman: Secret Origin #1 - 6 Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes Action Comics #858 -863 Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: The Choice Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: Consequences Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 3: When Evil Calls Legion Lost Volume 1: Run From Tomorrow Legion Lost Volume 2: The Culling Reboot 5  (2019 - ) Bendis Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: Millennium Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: The Trial of the Legion Justice League vs The Legion of Super Heroes Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 102 102 Legion of Super-Heroes Part 2 - Reboots and More Reboots full false 1:28:29 Reboots are a thing that happens all the time in comic books. But there are reboots and retcons and then there's what DC Comics did with the Legion of Super-Heroes. I take back what I said during part 1. The Legion of Super-Heroes might have the most complex and complicated history in DC. Yes that's over Wonder Woman and the Hawks. See, with the Legion, you take the confusion and complicated histories of Wonder Woman and Hawkman. Add in the time traveling of ALL the Flash characters. Sprinkle in some good ole "unnecessary DC Editorial decisions". Then...MAKE ALL THE HISTORY MATTER. That's the Legion of Super-Heroes. There's at least 6 different origins, 5 of them unique. What's really interesting is that outside of the 5 Years Later/Glorithverse reboot (seriously, its terrible don't read it), all the reboots are pretty decent reads. This means you can find a team you like and have a decent run reading them. Sure they'll be rebooted for no reason sometimes but...come on...it's comics. That happens. We cover each of the reboots (and some of the behind the scenes mess) in this episode. Don't know how we covered it all in two episodes but we did. Check out Part 1 here. We'll be back in a bit to head back to the Hickmanverse and the Avengers soon. Issues: Original Team Superman Crossover Legion of Super-Heroes #37 & 38 Superman #3 Action Comics #591 Magic Wars Legion of Super-Heroes #59 - #63 Reboot 1 (1989): 5 Years Later - The Glorithverse Zero Hour (1994) Reboot 2 (1994 - 2004) Legion of Super-Heroes Legion Lost (2000 - 2001) Legion Worlds The Legion (1 - 38) Reboot 3 (2004 - 2009) Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: Teenage Revolution Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: Death of a Dream Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 3: Strange Visitor from Another Century Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 4: Adult Education Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 5: The Dominator War Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 6: The Quest for Cosmic Boy Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 7: Enemy Rising Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 8: Enemy Manifest The Lightning Saga Justice League of America #0, #8 - 12 Justice Society of America #5 & 6 Reboot 4 - Return of the Original Team Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds Superman: Secret Origin #1 - 6 Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes Action Comics #858 -863 Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: The Choice Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: Consequences Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 3: When Evil Calls Legion Lost Volume 1: Run From Tomorrow Legion Lost Volume 2: The Culling Reboot 5  (2019 - ) Bendis Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: Millennium Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: The Trial of the Legion Justice League vs The Legion of Super Heroes Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Reboots are a thing that happens all the time in comic books. But there are reboots and retcons and then there's what DC Comics did with the Legion of Super-Heroes. I take back what I said during part 1. The Legion of Super-Heroes might have the most complex and complicated history in DC. Yes that's over Wonder Woman and the Hawks. See, with the Legion, you take the confusion and complicated histories of Wonder Woman and Hawkman. Add in the time traveling of ALL the Flash characters. Sprinkle in some good ole "unnecessary DC Editorial decisions". Then...MAKE ALL THE HISTORY MATTER. That's the Legion of Super-Heroes. There's at least 6 different origins, 5 of them unique. What's really interesting is that outside of the 5 Years Later/Glorithverse reboot (seriously, its terrible don't read it), all the reboots are pretty decent reads. This means you can find a team you like and have a decent run reading them. Sure they'll be rebooted for no reason sometimes but...come on...it's comics. That happens. We cover each of the reboots (and some of the behind the scenes mess) in this episode. Don't know how we covered it all in two episodes but we did. Check out Part 1 here. We'll be back in a bit to head back to the Hickmanverse and the Avengers soon. Issues: Original Team Superman Crossover Legion of Super-Heroes #37 & 38 Superman #3 Action Comics #591 Magic Wars Legion of Super-Heroes #59 - #63 Reboot 1 (1989): 5 Years Later - The Glorithverse Zero Hour (1994) Reboot 2 (1994 - 2004) Legion of Super-Heroes Legion Lost (2000 - 2001) Legion Worlds The Legion (1 - 38) Reboot 3 (2004 - 2009) Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: Teenage Revolution Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: Death of a Dream Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 3: Strange Visitor from Another Century Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 4: Adult Education Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 5: The Dominator War Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 6: The Quest for Cosmic Boy Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 7: Enemy Rising Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 8: Enemy Manifest The Lightning Saga Justice League of America #0, #8 - 12 Justice Society of America #5 & 6 Reboot 4 - Return of the Original Team Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds Superman: Secret Origin #1 - 6 Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes Action Comics #858 -863 Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: The Choice Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: Consequences Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 3: When Evil Calls Legion Lost Volume 1: Run From Tomorrow Legion Lost Volume 2: The Culling Reboot 5  (2019 - ) Bendis Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 1: Millennium Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2: The Trial of the Legion Justice League vs The Legion of Super Heroes Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-7-avengers-part-2-infinity/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:36:49 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537310 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-7-avengers-part-2-infinity/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-7-avengers-part-2-infinity/feed/ 0 We're back for Part 7 of our Into the Hickmanverse series as we got through the world in Marvel that Hickman has built. After looking at what we have remaining, there will be 11 total parts. We'll get the way through Secret Wars with Part 10 and for Part 11 we'll talk about the new age of X-Men that Hickman has ushered in. Before that though, things are starting to heat up in Hickman's Avengers story with the Infinity Crossover.  There are three main stories here and they’re all connected. Thanos searching for his Inhuman son...so that he can kill him The Avengers go to space to stop the Builders who are conquering and destroying worlds on their bee-line to Earth The Illuminati stuck between #1 & #2: Helping stop the Thanos invasion (also helping Black Bolt) and Dealing with an incursion that leads to them having a chat with a Builder from another universe This is where we start seeing more and more things come together for Hickman's vision. The theme of Life/Death is very heavy here in all the books. From Thane/Thanos to how the Avengers deal with the galactic threat versus the Illuminati. We also get some of the call backs to his Fantastic Four run, like with the Bridge being recalibrated to look at other worlds and how they dealt with incursions. Then there's the hints of how much worse things are going to get.  Issues: Infinity #1 New Avengers #8 Avengers #18 New Avengers #9 Infinity #2 New Avengers #10 Avengers #19 Infinity #3 Avengers #20 Infinity #4 Avengers #21 New Avengers #11 Infinity #5 Avengers #22 to #23 Infinity #6 New Avengers #12 Avengers #24 (also labeled #24.NOW) New Avengers #13 – #15 New Avengers Annual #1 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 101 101 Into the Hickmanverse Part 7: Avengers Part 2 - Infinity full false 1:06:16 We're back for Part 7 of our Into the Hickmanverse series as we got through the world in Marvel that Hickman has built. After looking at what we have remaining, there will be 11 total parts. We'll get the way through Secret Wars with Part 10 and for Part 11 we'll talk about the new age of X-Men that Hickman has ushered in. Before that though, things are starting to heat up in Hickman's Avengers story with the Infinity Crossover.  There are three main stories here and they’re all connected. Thanos searching for his Inhuman son...so that he can kill him The Avengers go to space to stop the Builders who are conquering and destroying worlds on their bee-line to Earth The Illuminati stuck between #1 & #2: Helping stop the Thanos invasion (also helping Black Bolt) and Dealing with an incursion that leads to them having a chat with a Builder from another universe This is where we start seeing more and more things come together for Hickman's vision. The theme of Life/Death is very heavy here in all the books. From Thane/Thanos to how the Avengers deal with the galactic threat versus the Illuminati. We also get some of the call backs to his Fantastic Four run, like with the Bridge being recalibrated to look at other worlds and how they dealt with incursions. Then there's the hints of how much worse things are going to get.  Issues: Infinity #1 New Avengers #8 Avengers #18 New Avengers #9 Infinity #2 New Avengers #10 Avengers #19 Infinity #3 Avengers #20 Infinity #4 Avengers #21 New Avengers #11 Infinity #5 Avengers #22 to #23 Infinity #6 New Avengers #12 Avengers #24 (also labeled #24.NOW) New Avengers #13 – #15 New Avengers Annual #1 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back for Part 7 of our Into the Hickmanverse series as we got through the world in Marvel that Hickman has built. After looking at what we have remaining, there will be 11 total parts. We'll get the way through Secret Wars with Part 10 and for Part 11 we'll talk about the new age of X-Men that Hickman has ushered in. Before that though, things are starting to heat up in Hickman's Avengers story with the Infinity Crossover.  There are three main stories here and they’re all connected. Thanos searching for his Inhuman son...so that he can kill him The Avengers go to space to stop the Builders who are conquering and destroying worlds on their bee-line to Earth The Illuminati stuck between #1 & #2: Helping stop the Thanos invasion (also helping Black Bolt) and Dealing with an incursion that leads to them having a chat with a Builder from another universe This is where we start seeing more and more things come together for Hickman's vision. The theme of Life/Death is very heavy here in all the books. From Thane/Thanos to how the Avengers deal with the galactic threat versus the Illuminati. We also get some of the call backs to his Fantastic Four run, like with the Bridge being recalibrated to look at other worlds and how they dealt with incursions. Then there's the hints of how much worse things are going to get.  Issues: Infinity #1 New Avengers #8 Avengers #18 New Avengers #9 Infinity #2 New Avengers #10 Avengers #19 Infinity #3 Avengers #20 Infinity #4 Avengers #21 New Avengers #11 Infinity #5 Avengers #22 to #23 Infinity #6 New Avengers #12 Avengers #24 (also labeled #24.NOW) New Avengers #13 – #15 New Avengers Annual #1 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-legion-of-super-heroes-part-1-the-great-darkness-saga/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 03:37:38 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537188 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-legion-of-super-heroes-part-1-the-great-darkness-saga/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-legion-of-super-heroes-part-1-the-great-darkness-saga/feed/ 0 So for the 100th episode of the Character Corner, Kriss & Dpalm are finally back on the DC side and we decided we didn't want to make it easy on ourselves and so we’re tackling the Legion of Super-Heroes. The the history of the Legion of Super-Heroes is one that rivals Wonder Woman, Donna Troy and Hawkman as having some oof the most convoluted and rebooted/retconned history on the DC side. There are several reasons for why the history of the Legion is so hard to pin down. Part of that is like with a lot of these characters, it was never the plan for them to be around as long as they were. That coupled with a few other things make the Legion really hard to follow a history on: They’re from the future. The 30th century (and 31st century) and time travel almost always makes things messy Their history is centered around Superboy So the first isn’t too big of a deal. there’s a lot of characters in DC history that play around with time. But when it comes to tying the characters to  to Superboy…the follow up question has to be: Which One?   Now we’ve covered Superboy's history on another episode but there’s going to be some overlap here. Particularly in the early years of the Legion.  Remember, there is a version of Superboy, particular the one we’re talking about with the Legion that is a version of Clark Kent that later grows up to become Superman. Some other notable Superboy versions: Superboy Prime - From earth prime. Earth destroyed during Crisis. Becomes a villain The Metropolis Kid/Connor Kent (the clone) But for the Legion, we're talking Earth-1 Superboy (Later Pocket Universe Superboy which we will get into in episode 2). For this episode we keep it nice and simple and cover all the way up to the Great Darkness Saga which is still pre-crisis and before things get all weird. We focus mostly on how the concepts and early stories for the Legion of Super-Heroes really laid the groundwork for a lot of modern stories both in and out of comics. In episode 2 we'll really dive down into some of the specific characters as well as try to unwrap the craziness that happens post-crisis.    Issues: Adventure Comics #247 - First Appearance First Appearance of Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad/Boy Adventure Comics #267 - Second Appearance Adventure Comics #304 - “Death” of Lightning Lad Adventure Comics #329 - Brainiac 5 Introduces the Legion’s Flight Ring Adventure Comics #346 - Jim Shooter’s first story. Creates Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Princess Projectra,  Adventure Comics #352 - First Appearance of the Fatal Five Adventure Comics 353 - First real death of a Legionnaire  Earthwar Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241 - 245 Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas and Paul Levitz Run Legion of Super-Heroes #259 - 286 The Great Darkness Saga Legion of Super-Heroes vol 2, #287, #290 - 294, Annual #1 & 3 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 100 100 The Legion of Super-Heroes Part 1: The Great Darkness Saga full false 1:00:07 So for the 100th episode of the Character Corner, Kriss & Dpalm are finally back on the DC side and we decided we didn't want to make it easy on ourselves and so we’re tackling the Legion of Super-Heroes. The the history of the Legion of Super-Heroes is one that rivals Wonder Woman, Donna Troy and Hawkman as having some oof the most convoluted and rebooted/retconned history on the DC side. There are several reasons for why the history of the Legion is so hard to pin down. Part of that is like with a lot of these characters, it was never the plan for them to be around as long as they were. That coupled with a few other things make the Legion really hard to follow a history on: They’re from the future. The 30th century (and 31st century) and time travel almost always makes things messy Their history is centered around Superboy So the first isn’t too big of a deal. there’s a lot of characters in DC history that play around with time. But when it comes to tying the characters to  to Superboy…the follow up question has to be: Which One?   Now we’ve covered Superboy's history on another episode but there’s going to be some overlap here. Particularly in the early years of the Legion.  Remember, there is a version of Superboy, particular the one we’re talking about with the Legion that is a version of Clark Kent that later grows up to become Superman. Some other notable Superboy versions: Superboy Prime - From earth prime. Earth destroyed during Crisis. Becomes a villain The Metropolis Kid/Connor Kent (the clone) But for the Legion, we're talking Earth-1 Superboy (Later Pocket Universe Superboy which we will get into in episode 2). For this episode we keep it nice and simple and cover all the way up to the Great Darkness Saga which is still pre-crisis and before things get all weird. We focus mostly on how the concepts and early stories for the Legion of Super-Heroes really laid the groundwork for a lot of modern stories both in and out of comics. In episode 2 we'll really dive down into some of the specific characters as well as try to unwrap the craziness that happens post-crisis.    Issues: Adventure Comics #247 - First Appearance First Appearance of Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad/Boy Adventure Comics #267 - Second Appearance Adventure Comics #304 - “Death” of Lightning Lad Adventure Comics #329 - Brainiac 5 Introduces the Legion’s Flight Ring Adventure Comics #346 - Jim Shooter’s first story. Creates Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Princess Projectra,  Adventure Comics #352 - First Appearance of the Fatal Five Adventure Comics 353 - First real death of a Legionnaire  Earthwar Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241 - 245 Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas and Paul Levitz Run Legion of Super-Heroes #259 - 286 The Great Darkness Saga Legion of Super-Heroes vol 2, #287, #290 - 294, Annual #1 & 3 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  So for the 100th episode of the Character Corner, Kriss & Dpalm are finally back on the DC side and we decided we didn't want to make it easy on ourselves and so we’re tackling the Legion of Super-Heroes. The the history of the Legion of Super-Heroes is one that rivals Wonder Woman, Donna Troy and Hawkman as having some oof the most convoluted and rebooted/retconned history on the DC side. There are several reasons for why the history of the Legion is so hard to pin down. Part of that is like with a lot of these characters, it was never the plan for them to be around as long as they were. That coupled with a few other things make the Legion really hard to follow a history on: They’re from the future. The 30th century (and 31st century) and time travel almost always makes things messy Their history is centered around Superboy So the first isn’t too big of a deal. there’s a lot of characters in DC history that play around with time. But when it comes to tying the characters to  to Superboy…the follow up question has to be: Which One?   Now we’ve covered Superboy's history on another episode but there’s going to be some overlap here. Particularly in the early years of the Legion.  Remember, there is a version of Superboy, particular the one we’re talking about with the Legion that is a version of Clark Kent that later grows up to become Superman. Some other notable Superboy versions: Superboy Prime - From earth prime. Earth destroyed during Crisis. Becomes a villain The Metropolis Kid/Connor Kent (the clone) But for the Legion, we're talking Earth-1 Superboy (Later Pocket Universe Superboy which we will get into in episode 2). For this episode we keep it nice and simple and cover all the way up to the Great Darkness Saga which is still pre-crisis and before things get all weird. We focus mostly on how the concepts and early stories for the Legion of Super-Heroes really laid the groundwork for a lot of modern stories both in and out of comics. In episode 2 we'll really dive down into some of the specific characters as well as try to unwrap the craziness that happens post-crisis.    Issues: Adventure Comics #247 - First Appearance First Appearance of Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad/Boy Adventure Comics #267 - Second Appearance Adventure Comics #304 - “Death” of Lightning Lad Adventure Comics #329 - Brainiac 5 Introduces the Legion’s Flight Ring Adventure Comics #346 - Jim Shooter’s first story. Creates Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Princess Projectra,  Adventure Comics #352 - First Appearance of the Fatal Five Adventure Comics 353 - First real death of a Legionnaire  Earthwar Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #241 - 245 Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas and Paul Levitz Run Legion of Super-Heroes #259 - 286 The Great Darkness Saga Legion of Super-Heroes vol 2, #287, #290 - 294, Annual #1 & 3 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-so-many-comics-so-little-time/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:52:24 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=537036 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-so-many-comics-so-little-time/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-so-many-comics-so-little-time/feed/ 0 First Character Corner episode of 2022 and it's a Pull List. There are a lot of comics for Kriss and Dpalm to talk about. The biggest problem? There are so many great and good comics out right now. It's really hard to keep up. Of course this is a good problem to have (unless you're on a budget). At this point with so many good books out there, the best thing to do right now is to not only follow titles but writers.  On the DC Side, if you see that James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Tom Taylor are writing a book, you should be reading it. Tynion's Justice League vs Vampires isn't canon but is pretty good. Taylor's Nightwing also continues to be really good. Williamson is on Batman and of course that is good. If you have a DC Universe Infinite subscription, now is a great time to pick up on Bendis' run on Superman and Action Comics as well as the story he's telling in Justice League. When it comes to Marvel, the Star Wars books are still great. War of the Bounty Hunters has ended and leads right into Crimson Reign. With certain characters from these books popping up in the Disney+ shows, good money could be placed on seeing more of the Crimson Dawn popping up more and more. On the super hero side, much like DC, it's worth picking a few writers to catch up on. Kelly Thompson has been doing wonders on Captain Marvel and it's definitely worth catching up on. Chip zdarsky's Daredevil is fantastic.  If you see anything written by Donny Cates, Jason Aaron or Kieron Gillen, read it. Gillen is actually going to be writing Immortal X-Men come March and after the events of Inferno, definitely can't wait to see what he does there. Gillen is currently writing Eternals (which is fantastic) and considering Marvel is teasing a future Avengers vs X-Men vs Eternals event, things could get very interesting. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 99 99 Pull List: So Many Comics, So Little Time - Character Corner #99 full false 1:17:15 First Character Corner episode of 2022 and it's a Pull List. There are a lot of comics for Kriss and Dpalm to talk about. The biggest problem? There are so many great and good comics out right now. It's really hard to keep up. Of course this is a good problem to have (unless you're on a budget). At this point with so many good books out there, the best thing to do right now is to not only follow titles but writers.  On the DC Side, if you see that James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Tom Taylor are writing a book, you should be reading it. Tynion's Justice League vs Vampires isn't canon but is pretty good. Taylor's Nightwing also continues to be really good. Williamson is on Batman and of course that is good. If you have a DC Universe Infinite subscription, now is a great time to pick up on Bendis' run on Superman and Action Comics as well as the story he's telling in Justice League. When it comes to Marvel, the Star Wars books are still great. War of the Bounty Hunters has ended and leads right into Crimson Reign. With certain characters from these books popping up in the Disney+ shows, good money could be placed on seeing more of the Crimson Dawn popping up more and more. On the super hero side, much like DC, it's worth picking a few writers to catch up on. Kelly Thompson has been doing wonders on Captain Marvel and it's definitely worth catching up on. Chip zdarsky's Daredevil is fantastic.  If you see anything written by Donny Cates, Jason Aaron or Kieron Gillen, read it. Gillen is actually going to be writing Immortal X-Men come March and after the events of Inferno, definitely can't wait to see what he does there. Gillen is currently writing Eternals (which is fantastic) and considering Marvel is teasing a future Avengers vs X-Men vs Eternals event, things could get very interesting. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  First Character Corner episode of 2022 and it's a Pull List. There are a lot of comics for Kriss and Dpalm to talk about. The biggest problem? There are so many great and good comics out right now. It's really hard to keep up. Of course this is a good problem to have (unless you're on a budget). At this point with so many good books out there, the best thing to do right now is to not only follow titles but writers.  On the DC Side, if you see that James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Tom Taylor are writing a book, you should be reading it. Tynion's Justice League vs Vampires isn't canon but is pretty good. Taylor's Nightwing also continues to be really good. Williamson is on Batman and of course that is good. If you have a DC Universe Infinite subscription, now is a great time to pick up on Bendis' run on Superman and Action Comics as well as the story he's telling in Justice League. When it comes to Marvel, the Star Wars books are still great. War of the Bounty Hunters has ended and leads right into Crimson Reign. With certain characters from these books popping up in the Disney+ shows, good money could be placed on seeing more of the Crimson Dawn popping up more and more. On the super hero side, much like DC, it's worth picking a few writers to catch up on. Kelly Thompson has been doing wonders on Captain Marvel and it's definitely worth catching up on. Chip zdarsky's Daredevil is fantastic.  If you see anything written by Donny Cates, Jason Aaron or Kieron Gillen, read it. Gillen is actually going to be writing Immortal X-Men come March and after the events of Inferno, definitely can't wait to see what he does there. Gillen is currently writing Eternals (which is fantastic) and considering Marvel is teasing a future Avengers vs X-Men vs Eternals event, things could get very interesting. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-6-avengers-new-avengers-part-1/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:35:30 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=536989 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-6-avengers-new-avengers-part-1/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-6-avengers-new-avengers-part-1/feed/ 0 We're ending 2021 with the beginning of the end. We've started Hickman's epic Avengers/New Avengers run. This is one of our favorite runs. We've covered it several times from Comic Book Book Clubs on premium to when we cover individual characters like Black Panther, Iron Man, Captain America, etc. This time we're covering it from the perspective of looking at how Hickman sets up and builds out this really long story. If you read these books in their individual release date order and not by the volumes, the story tends to hit a bit different. You start to realize things like, Avengers is really just Tony babysitting Steve and building out a more powerful Avengers team after the Illuminati mind-wiped Steve. Avengers also introduces us to The Builders & Builder Code as well as the fact that the Universe is sick. It's like reading Avengers shows you the symptoms of the problem while New Avengers shows just how bad the illness is.  We end this first part right before the Infinity event starts up. Part 2 will cover that before we hit the home stretch to Time Runs out. As we bring 2021 to a close, we did want to take a minute and thank all the fans that have stuck with us over these rough last couple of years. Between the pandemic and outside obligations, Dpalm and I have struggled to keep pumping these episodes out every month. We've still managed to do about 1 every month though. While we can't make any promises because no one knows what the future will hold, we're hoping in 2022 to get back to our regular, 2-episodes a month cadence. For episode 99 we'll do a Pull List and talk about all the good comics that are out there that we haven't had a chance until now to catch up on. And then for episode 100, we're going to head back over to DC (finally) and dive into the Legion of Superheroes. Thanks for sticking with us all these years and we hope you all have a safe and happy holidays.  Issues: Avengers Volume 5: Issues 1 - 17 New Avengers Volume 3: Issues 1 - 8 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 98 98 Into the Hickmanverse Part 6: Avengers & New Avengers Part 1 full false 50:57 We're ending 2021 with the beginning of the end. We've started Hickman's epic Avengers/New Avengers run. This is one of our favorite runs. We've covered it several times from Comic Book Book Clubs on premium to when we cover individual characters like Black Panther, Iron Man, Captain America, etc. This time we're covering it from the perspective of looking at how Hickman sets up and builds out this really long story. If you read these books in their individual release date order and not by the volumes, the story tends to hit a bit different. You start to realize things like, Avengers is really just Tony babysitting Steve and building out a more powerful Avengers team after the Illuminati mind-wiped Steve. Avengers also introduces us to The Builders & Builder Code as well as the fact that the Universe is sick. It's like reading Avengers shows you the symptoms of the problem while New Avengers shows just how bad the illness is.  We end this first part right before the Infinity event starts up. Part 2 will cover that before we hit the home stretch to Time Runs out. As we bring 2021 to a close, we did want to take a minute and thank all the fans that have stuck with us over these rough last couple of years. Between the pandemic and outside obligations, Dpalm and I have struggled to keep pumping these episodes out every month. We've still managed to do about 1 every month though. While we can't make any promises because no one knows what the future will hold, we're hoping in 2022 to get back to our regular, 2-episodes a month cadence. For episode 99 we'll do a Pull List and talk about all the good comics that are out there that we haven't had a chance until now to catch up on. And then for episode 100, we're going to head back over to DC (finally) and dive into the Legion of Superheroes. Thanks for sticking with us all these years and we hope you all have a safe and happy holidays.  Issues: Avengers Volume 5: Issues 1 - 17 New Avengers Volume 3: Issues 1 - 8 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're ending 2021 with the beginning of the end. We've started Hickman's epic Avengers/New Avengers run. This is one of our favorite runs. We've covered it several times from Comic Book Book Clubs on premium to when we cover individual characters like Black Panther, Iron Man, Captain America, etc. This time we're covering it from the perspective of looking at how Hickman sets up and builds out this really long story. If you read these books in their individual release date order and not by the volumes, the story tends to hit a bit different. You start to realize things like, Avengers is really just Tony babysitting Steve and building out a more powerful Avengers team after the Illuminati mind-wiped Steve. Avengers also introduces us to The Builders & Builder Code as well as the fact that the Universe is sick. It's like reading Avengers shows you the symptoms of the problem while New Avengers shows just how bad the illness is.  We end this first part right before the Infinity event starts up. Part 2 will cover that before we hit the home stretch to Time Runs out. As we bring 2021 to a close, we did want to take a minute and thank all the fans that have stuck with us over these rough last couple of years. Between the pandemic and outside obligations, Dpalm and I have struggled to keep pumping these episodes out every month. We've still managed to do about 1 every month though. While we can't make any promises because no one knows what the future will hold, we're hoping in 2022 to get back to our regular, 2-episodes a month cadence. For episode 99 we'll do a Pull List and talk about all the good comics that are out there that we haven't had a chance until now to catch up on. And then for episode 100, we're going to head back over to DC (finally) and dive into the Legion of Superheroes. Thanks for sticking with us all these years and we hope you all have a safe and happy holidays.  Issues: Avengers Volume 5: Issues 1 - 17 New Avengers Volume 3: Issues 1 - 8 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/shang-chi-master-of-kung-fu/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:11:43 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=536837 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/shang-chi-master-of-kung-fu/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/shang-chi-master-of-kung-fu/feed/ 0 Kriss and Dpalm are finally back with a new Character Corner episode. This time we're talking about the Marvel Master of Kung Fu himself, Shang-Chi. We decided to wait until after we talked about the movie before diving into this character and for good reason. See, there's really no nice way to say this but the history of Shang-Chi is pretty racist. From the inception of the character and tying him to the racist Fu Manchu character all the way to even more modern books with the character that rely on how "foreign" he is. Shang-Chi is a character that has really suffered from good intentions that still fall short. Outside of the varying degrees of racism, the character has also suffered from being stagnant and not growing. A lot of that has changed though with the most recent solo series for the character. In the last year or so, Shang-Chi has grown in depth and his solo books have been really great.   For this episode we do a little less going into the step-by-step history of the character and focus more on the most interesting aspects, the racism & problems that plagued the early books and why the new books really have opened up some new possibilities for the character.   Issues: Special Marvel Edition #15 - First Appearance For old school Shang-Chi books it's best to read the different Omnibus Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus Vol 1 & 2 Shang-Chi Master of Kung-Fu Omnibus Vol 1 - 4 Marvel Knights 1 - 15 Civil War: Heroes For Hire Volume 1: Heroes for Hire Volume 2: Ahead of the Curve Volume 3: World War Hulk Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu (2009) - First story is written by Jonathan Hickman & is Deadpool & Shang-Chi in a deadly motorcycle race Spider-Island: Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu 1 - 3 Secret Avengers Volume 2: Eyes of the Dragon - Retcons Shang-Chi's father to be Zheng  Zu 16 - 21 Avengers World & Avengers Vol 5 (We will dive into these during Part 6 & 7 of Into the Hickmanverse) Totally Awesome Hulk #13 - 18 Domino #1 - 5 New Agents of Atlas #1 - 4 Shang-Chi #1 - 5 (2020) Shang-Chi (2021 - Present)   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 97 97 Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu full false 53:38 Kriss and Dpalm are finally back with a new Character Corner episode. This time we're talking about the Marvel Master of Kung Fu himself, Shang-Chi. We decided to wait until after we talked about the movie before diving into this character and for good reason. See, there's really no nice way to say this but the history of Shang-Chi is pretty racist. From the inception of the character and tying him to the racist Fu Manchu character all the way to even more modern books with the character that rely on how "foreign" he is. Shang-Chi is a character that has really suffered from good intentions that still fall short. Outside of the varying degrees of racism, the character has also suffered from being stagnant and not growing. A lot of that has changed though with the most recent solo series for the character. In the last year or so, Shang-Chi has grown in depth and his solo books have been really great.   For this episode we do a little less going into the step-by-step history of the character and focus more on the most interesting aspects, the racism & problems that plagued the early books and why the new books really have opened up some new possibilities for the character.   Issues: Special Marvel Edition #15 - First Appearance For old school Shang-Chi books it's best to read the different Omnibus Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus Vol 1 & 2 Shang-Chi Master of Kung-Fu Omnibus Vol 1 - 4 Marvel Knights 1 - 15 Civil War: Heroes For Hire Volume 1: Heroes for Hire Volume 2: Ahead of the Curve Volume 3: World War Hulk Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu (2009) - First story is written by Jonathan Hickman & is Deadpool & Shang-Chi in a deadly motorcycle race Spider-Island: Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu 1 - 3 Secret Avengers Volume 2: Eyes of the Dragon - Retcons Shang-Chi's father to be Zheng  Zu 16 - 21 Avengers World & Avengers Vol 5 (We will dive into these during Part 6 & 7 of Into the Hickmanverse) Totally Awesome Hulk #13 - 18 Domino #1 - 5 New Agents of Atlas #1 - 4 Shang-Chi #1 - 5 (2020) Shang-Chi (2021 - Present)   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Kriss and Dpalm are finally back with a new Character Corner episode. This time we're talking about the Marvel Master of Kung Fu himself, Shang-Chi. We decided to wait until after we talked about the movie before diving into this character and for good reason. See, there's really no nice way to say this but the history of Shang-Chi is pretty racist. From the inception of the character and tying him to the racist Fu Manchu character all the way to even more modern books with the character that rely on how "foreign" he is. Shang-Chi is a character that has really suffered from good intentions that still fall short. Outside of the varying degrees of racism, the character has also suffered from being stagnant and not growing. A lot of that has changed though with the most recent solo series for the character. In the last year or so, Shang-Chi has grown in depth and his solo books have been really great.   For this episode we do a little less going into the step-by-step history of the character and focus more on the most interesting aspects, the racism & problems that plagued the early books and why the new books really have opened up some new possibilities for the character.   Issues: Special Marvel Edition #15 - First Appearance For old school Shang-Chi books it's best to read the different Omnibus Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus Vol 1 & 2 Shang-Chi Master of Kung-Fu Omnibus Vol 1 - 4 Marvel Knights 1 - 15 Civil War: Heroes For Hire Volume 1: Heroes for Hire Volume 2: Ahead of the Curve Volume 3: World War Hulk Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu (2009) - First story is written by Jonathan Hickman & is Deadpool & Shang-Chi in a deadly motorcycle race Spider-Island: Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu 1 - 3 Secret Avengers Volume 2: Eyes of the Dragon - Retcons Shang-Chi's father to be Zheng  Zu 16 - 21 Avengers World & Avengers Vol 5 (We will dive into these during Part 6 & 7 of Into the Hickmanverse) Totally Awesome Hulk #13 - 18 Domino #1 - 5 New Agents of Atlas #1 - 4 Shang-Chi #1 - 5 (2020) Shang-Chi (2021 - Present)   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-5-hickman-saves-the-ultimate-universe/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 02:03:12 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=536736 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-5-hickman-saves-the-ultimate-universe/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-5-hickman-saves-the-ultimate-universe/feed/ 0 We're back with part 5 of our Into the Hickmanverse series. This time Hickman teams up with Bendis again to dive into the Ultimate universe. But before we do that, we first have to address how we got here. Yes that means retelling the story (if you can call it that) of Ultimatum and how the Ultimate universe was left in shambles. We then cover Bendis' trilogy (Ultimate Enemy, Ultimate Mystery and Ultimate Doom) that casts the Ulimate Universe's Reed Richards as a villain.   All of that sets the stage for Hickman to come in and tell his story. But first he gives us a little background on Ultimate Thor and retells the story of Ragnarok. Then Hickman tells the story he was telling in Fantastic Four but this time with another evil Reed Richards. The story of "The Maker". Again, this is all laying the groundwork for what Hickman will be doing next: Avengers. We'll be back soon to tell that in a three-part series soon. Issues:  Pre-Hickman Ultimate Enemy 1 -4 Ultimate Mystery 1- 4 Ultimate Doom 1 - 4 Ultimate Comics Thor 1 -4 Ultimate Comics Fallout 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Ultimates 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Hawkeye 1 -4 Ultimate Comics Ultimates 7 - 12 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 96 96 Into the Hickmanverse Part 5: Ultimate Universe full false 57:45 We're back with part 5 of our Into the Hickmanverse series. This time Hickman teams up with Bendis again to dive into the Ultimate universe. But before we do that, we first have to address how we got here. Yes that means retelling the story (if you can call it that) of Ultimatum and how the Ultimate universe was left in shambles. We then cover Bendis' trilogy (Ultimate Enemy, Ultimate Mystery and Ultimate Doom) that casts the Ulimate Universe's Reed Richards as a villain.   All of that sets the stage for Hickman to come in and tell his story. But first he gives us a little background on Ultimate Thor and retells the story of Ragnarok. Then Hickman tells the story he was telling in Fantastic Four but this time with another evil Reed Richards. The story of "The Maker". Again, this is all laying the groundwork for what Hickman will be doing next: Avengers. We'll be back soon to tell that in a three-part series soon. Issues:  Pre-Hickman Ultimate Enemy 1 -4 Ultimate Mystery 1- 4 Ultimate Doom 1 - 4 Ultimate Comics Thor 1 -4 Ultimate Comics Fallout 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Ultimates 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Hawkeye 1 -4 Ultimate Comics Ultimates 7 - 12 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with part 5 of our Into the Hickmanverse series. This time Hickman teams up with Bendis again to dive into the Ultimate universe. But before we do that, we first have to address how we got here. Yes that means retelling the story (if you can call it that) of Ultimatum and how the Ultimate universe was left in shambles. We then cover Bendis' trilogy (Ultimate Enemy, Ultimate Mystery and Ultimate Doom) that casts the Ulimate Universe's Reed Richards as a villain.   All of that sets the stage for Hickman to come in and tell his story. But first he gives us a little background on Ultimate Thor and retells the story of Ragnarok. Then Hickman tells the story he was telling in Fantastic Four but this time with another evil Reed Richards. The story of "The Maker". Again, this is all laying the groundwork for what Hickman will be doing next: Avengers. We'll be back soon to tell that in a three-part series soon. Issues:  Pre-Hickman Ultimate Enemy 1 -4 Ultimate Mystery 1- 4 Ultimate Doom 1 - 4 Ultimate Comics Thor 1 -4 Ultimate Comics Fallout 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Ultimates 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Hawkeye 1 -4 Ultimate Comics Ultimates 7 - 12 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-4-fantastic-four-all-hope-lies-in-doom/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:27:27 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=536680 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-4-fantastic-four-all-hope-lies-in-doom/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-4-fantastic-four-all-hope-lies-in-doom/feed/ 0 The latest part of our Into the Hickmanverse series by wrapping up his Fantastic Four run. This covers both Fantastic Four and FF (Future Foundation). We kick everything off with the new series, FF as well as some new uniforms for Marvel's first family. Also, Spider-Man comes in to fill in the spot left by Johnny. Things really take off here. First on the list of things for the Future Foundation to do: Solve the issue of Doom's diminished intelligence. The next thing? Get some of the Fantastic Four's most intelligent enemies and have them come together to do one thing: Defeat Reed Richards. Since there are now 4 other Reeds from other universes running around thanks to lil ole Val. As the series goes on Hickman starts to reveal what's really going on and why future Val & Franklin are manipulating the past. It all comes down to buying 27 minutes to align everything perfectly to save the universe. And at the heart of that is Doom standing against mad Celestials.  Hickman's run ends with him laying the groundwork for his big event (Time Runs Out/Secret Wars) that is still a few series away. We get the returning of Black Bolt and the Inhumans to earth as well as the bonding of Reed Richards and T'Challa. These have big impacts later on in the New Avengers run when these three link back up as members of the Illuminati that's trying to stop the incursions.  But before we get into all that, we need to take a trip over to the Ultimate universe where Hickman apparently took a look and said "Here I can build". Issues: FF Volume 1 FF #1 - #5 FF Volume 2 FF #6 - #11 Story alternates between FF & Fantastic Four going forward Fantastic Four #600 FF #12 Fantastic Four #601 FF #13 Fantastic Four #602 FF #14 Fantastic Four #603 FF #15 Fantastic Four #604 FF #16 Fantastic Four #605 & #606 FF #17 & #18 Fantastic Four #607 & #608 FF #19 - #21 Fantastic Four #609 to #610 FF #22 Fantastic Four #611 FF #23 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 95 95 Into the Hickmanverse: Fantastic Four Part 2 full false 47:56 The latest part of our Into the Hickmanverse series by wrapping up his Fantastic Four run. This covers both Fantastic Four and FF (Future Foundation). We kick everything off with the new series, FF as well as some new uniforms for Marvel's first family. Also, Spider-Man comes in to fill in the spot left by Johnny. Things really take off here. First on the list of things for the Future Foundation to do: Solve the issue of Doom's diminished intelligence. The next thing? Get some of the Fantastic Four's most intelligent enemies and have them come together to do one thing: Defeat Reed Richards. Since there are now 4 other Reeds from other universes running around thanks to lil ole Val. As the series goes on Hickman starts to reveal what's really going on and why future Val & Franklin are manipulating the past. It all comes down to buying 27 minutes to align everything perfectly to save the universe. And at the heart of that is Doom standing against mad Celestials.  Hickman's run ends with him laying the groundwork for his big event (Time Runs Out/Secret Wars) that is still a few series away. We get the returning of Black Bolt and the Inhumans to earth as well as the bonding of Reed Richards and T'Challa. These have big impacts later on in the New Avengers run when these three link back up as members of the Illuminati that's trying to stop the incursions.  But before we get into all that, we need to take a trip over to the Ultimate universe where Hickman apparently took a look and said "Here I can build". Issues: FF Volume 1 FF #1 - #5 FF Volume 2 FF #6 - #11 Story alternates between FF & Fantastic Four going forward Fantastic Four #600 FF #12 Fantastic Four #601 FF #13 Fantastic Four #602 FF #14 Fantastic Four #603 FF #15 Fantastic Four #604 FF #16 Fantastic Four #605 & #606 FF #17 & #18 Fantastic Four #607 & #608 FF #19 - #21 Fantastic Four #609 to #610 FF #22 Fantastic Four #611 FF #23 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  The latest part of our Into the Hickmanverse series by wrapping up his Fantastic Four run. This covers both Fantastic Four and FF (Future Foundation). We kick everything off with the new series, FF as well as some new uniforms for Marvel's first family. Also, Spider-Man comes in to fill in the spot left by Johnny. Things really take off here. First on the list of things for the Future Foundation to do: Solve the issue of Doom's diminished intelligence. The next thing? Get some of the Fantastic Four's most intelligent enemies and have them come together to do one thing: Defeat Reed Richards. Since there are now 4 other Reeds from other universes running around thanks to lil ole Val. As the series goes on Hickman starts to reveal what's really going on and why future Val & Franklin are manipulating the past. It all comes down to buying 27 minutes to align everything perfectly to save the universe. And at the heart of that is Doom standing against mad Celestials.  Hickman's run ends with him laying the groundwork for his big event (Time Runs Out/Secret Wars) that is still a few series away. We get the returning of Black Bolt and the Inhumans to earth as well as the bonding of Reed Richards and T'Challa. These have big impacts later on in the New Avengers run when these three link back up as members of the Illuminati that's trying to stop the incursions.  But before we get into all that, we need to take a trip over to the Ultimate universe where Hickman apparently took a look and said "Here I can build". Issues: FF Volume 1 FF #1 - #5 FF Volume 2 FF #6 - #11 Story alternates between FF & Fantastic Four going forward Fantastic Four #600 FF #12 Fantastic Four #601 FF #13 Fantastic Four #602 FF #14 Fantastic Four #603 FF #15 Fantastic Four #604 FF #16 Fantastic Four #605 & #606 FF #17 & #18 Fantastic Four #607 & #608 FF #19 - #21 Fantastic Four #609 to #610 FF #22 Fantastic Four #611 FF #23 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-3-fantastic-four-the-death-of-johnny-storm/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:31:53 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=536392 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-3-fantastic-four-the-death-of-johnny-storm/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-3-fantastic-four-the-death-of-johnny-storm/feed/ 1 We're finally back to our series covering Jonathan Hickman's Marvel runs. This time we're revisiting his great Fantastic Four run. We start first with the Dark Reign mini-series and then cover issues 570 to 588 in Fantastic Four. The great thing about reading a Hickman run is when you go back to read it and realize he's laid the groundwork for the next series he's going to write. Throughout the beginning of his FF run we see the seeds of what Hickman will do when he starts his Avengers run. The Dark Reign mini-series gives us an important foundation for the rest of Hickman's FF run. First, it reveals that Franklin's powers are back when he uses a toy gun to shoot real bullets at Norman Osborne. Then there's Reed building and using the Bridge which will come into play in Hickman's Avengers run. It also introduces The Council of Reeds. More importantly though, this series digs into Reed Richards obsession with "solving everything" and his hubris of "I alone can fix it". The main Fantastic Four run picks up with where Hickman left off in Dark Reign. We also get the reveal of why the 616 Reed Richards is the best Reed: Because he still had his father. We see the results of what happened in the SHIELD series with Nathaniel Richards. Hickman takes it a step further with The Great Hunt, that saw the Nathaniel Richards from all realities hunt and kill each other until only one remained. What's funny is that this story is something we've just seen told in the Loki series. We also get Val revealing to be smarter than her dad, Nu-World, the emergence of the Four Cities, the creation of the Future Foundation and more. This episode ends with the emotional issues of 587 and 588. 587 sees the last stand and death of Johnny Storm while 588 is the emotional silent issue with the aftermath of his death. We'll be back to wrap up this run in September. Then after that we'll be moving onto Hickman's Ultimate run and then eventually...Avengers & Secret Wars. Stay tune and remember: Issues: Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1 - 5 Fantastic Four #570 - 588 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 4 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 94 94 Into the Hickmanverse: Fantastic Four Part 1 - The Death of Johnny Storm full false 1:24:53 We're finally back to our series covering Jonathan Hickman's Marvel runs. This time we're revisiting his great Fantastic Four run. We start first with the Dark Reign mini-series and then cover issues 570 to 588 in Fantastic Four. The great thing about reading a Hickman run is when you go back to read it and realize he's laid the groundwork for the next series he's going to write. Throughout the beginning of his FF run we see the seeds of what Hickman will do when he starts his Avengers run. The Dark Reign mini-series gives us an important foundation for the rest of Hickman's FF run. First, it reveals that Franklin's powers are back when he uses a toy gun to shoot real bullets at Norman Osborne. Then there's Reed building and using the Bridge which will come into play in Hickman's Avengers run. It also introduces The Council of Reeds. More importantly though, this series digs into Reed Richards obsession with "solving everything" and his hubris of "I alone can fix it". The main Fantastic Four run picks up with where Hickman left off in Dark Reign. We also get the reveal of why the 616 Reed Richards is the best Reed: Because he still had his father. We see the results of what happened in the SHIELD series with Nathaniel Richards. Hickman takes it a step further with The Great Hunt, that saw the Nathaniel Richards from all realities hunt and kill each other until only one remained. What's funny is that this story is something we've just seen told in the Loki series. We also get Val revealing to be smarter than her dad, Nu-World, the emergence of the Four Cities, the creation of the Future Foundation and more. This episode ends with the emotional issues of 587 and 588. 587 sees the last stand and death of Johnny Storm while 588 is the emotional silent issue with the aftermath of his death. We'll be back to wrap up this run in September. Then after that we'll be moving onto Hickman's Ultimate run and then eventually...Avengers & Secret Wars. Stay tune and remember: Issues: Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1 - 5 Fantastic Four #570 - 588 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 4 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're finally back to our series covering Jonathan Hickman's Marvel runs. This time we're revisiting his great Fantastic Four run. We start first with the Dark Reign mini-series and then cover issues 570 to 588 in Fantastic Four. The great thing about reading a Hickman run is when you go back to read it and realize he's laid the groundwork for the next series he's going to write. Throughout the beginning of his FF run we see the seeds of what Hickman will do when he starts his Avengers run. The Dark Reign mini-series gives us an important foundation for the rest of Hickman's FF run. First, it reveals that Franklin's powers are back when he uses a toy gun to shoot real bullets at Norman Osborne. Then there's Reed building and using the Bridge which will come into play in Hickman's Avengers run. It also introduces The Council of Reeds. More importantly though, this series digs into Reed Richards obsession with "solving everything" and his hubris of "I alone can fix it". The main Fantastic Four run picks up with where Hickman left off in Dark Reign. We also get the reveal of why the 616 Reed Richards is the best Reed: Because he still had his father. We see the results of what happened in the SHIELD series with Nathaniel Richards. Hickman takes it a step further with The Great Hunt, that saw the Nathaniel Richards from all realities hunt and kill each other until only one remained. What's funny is that this story is something we've just seen told in the Loki series. We also get Val revealing to be smarter than her dad, Nu-World, the emergence of the Four Cities, the creation of the Future Foundation and more. This episode ends with the emotional issues of 587 and 588. 587 sees the last stand and death of Johnny Storm while 588 is the emotional silent issue with the aftermath of his death. We'll be back to wrap up this run in September. Then after that we'll be moving onto Hickman's Ultimate run and then eventually...Avengers & Secret Wars. Stay tune and remember: Issues: Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1 - 5 Fantastic Four #570 - 588 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 1 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 2 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 3 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Volume 4 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Fantastic Four, Jonathan Hickman, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/black-widow-natasha-romanoff/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:50:15 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=536344 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/black-widow-natasha-romanoff/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/black-widow-natasha-romanoff/feed/ 0 We're back with another Character Corner, this time to talk about Natalia Romanova aka Natasha Romanoff aka The Black Widow. On the surface this seems like a pretty straight forward character. A former Russian spy who was trained to be a femme fatale in a secret Soviet program that was recruited and turned into an ally by Nick Fury. But there ini a lot more to the character. First, Black Widow is yet another example of a Marvel character that has a redemption arc. Like Hawkeye, Vision and Scarlet Witch, Black Widow is yet another character that starts off as a villain only to turn into an Avenger (not just a member but a leader). The difference is, while Natasha became a hero, she never gave up being a spy and would definitely put two in the back of a someone’s head if they deserve it. The other interesting thing about Black Widow is her mysterious history. The classic Uncanny X-Men #268 reveals a history that goes all the way back to 1941 with Captain America and Logan. There are also issues that reveal she received a modified Soviet version of the Super Soldier serum which is why she hasn’t aged. Then there’s the mysteries of “The Red Room”.  All of this leads to a rather interesting character with a history that sometimes changes but at it’s core still remains the same. Issues: Tales of Suspense #52 - First Appearance Avengers #38 - 52 - Redemption arc including turning down joining the Avengers to work for Nick Fury & SHIELD Amazing Spider-Man #86 - First appearance of the modern Black Widow look Amazing Adventures #1 - 8  Daredevil Issues #75 - #92 Issues #92 - 107 - Co-headlines the Daredevil book Frank Miller Daredevil Run Issues 178 - 190 Inhumans # 5 - First appearance of Yelena Belova Marvel Knights Black Widow  #1 - 3 (Takes on Yelena Belova) Marvel Knights  #1 - 12 Black Widow 1 - 3 (Greg Rucka) Black Widow 1 - 6 (Things They Say About Her)   Black Widow: The Name of the Rose Civil War Avengers Time Runs Out Secret Empire Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 92 92 Black Widow - Natasha Romanoff full false 1:28:06 We're back with another Character Corner, this time to talk about Natalia Romanova aka Natasha Romanoff aka The Black Widow. On the surface this seems like a pretty straight forward character. A former Russian spy who was trained to be a femme fatale in a secret Soviet program that was recruited and turned into an ally by Nick Fury. But there ini a lot more to the character. First, Black Widow is yet another example of a Marvel character that has a redemption arc. Like Hawkeye, Vision and Scarlet Witch, Black Widow is yet another character that starts off as a villain only to turn into an Avenger (not just a member but a leader). The difference is, while Natasha became a hero, she never gave up being a spy and would definitely put two in the back of a someone’s head if they deserve it. The other interesting thing about Black Widow is her mysterious history. The classic Uncanny X-Men #268 reveals a history that goes all the way back to 1941 with Captain America and Logan. There are also issues that reveal she received a modified Soviet version of the Super Soldier serum which is why she hasn’t aged. Then there’s the mysteries of “The Red Room”.  All of this leads to a rather interesting character with a history that sometimes changes but at it’s core still remains the same. Issues: Tales of Suspense #52 - First Appearance Avengers #38 - 52 - Redemption arc including turning down joining the Avengers to work for Nick Fury & SHIELD Amazing Spider-Man #86 - First appearance of the modern Black Widow look Amazing Adventures #1 - 8  Daredevil Issues #75 - #92 Issues #92 - 107 - Co-headlines the Daredevil book Frank Miller Daredevil Run Issues 178 - 190 Inhumans # 5 - First appearance of Yelena Belova Marvel Knights Black Widow  #1 - 3 (Takes on Yelena Belova) Marvel Knights  #1 - 12 Black Widow 1 - 3 (Greg Rucka) Black Widow 1 - 6 (Things They Say About Her)   Black Widow: The Name of the Rose Civil War Avengers Time Runs Out Secret Empire Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with another Character Corner, this time to talk about Natalia Romanova aka Natasha Romanoff aka The Black Widow. On the surface this seems like a pretty straight forward character. A former Russian spy who was trained to be a femme fatale in a secret Soviet program that was recruited and turned into an ally by Nick Fury. But there ini a lot more to the character. First, Black Widow is yet another example of a Marvel character that has a redemption arc. Like Hawkeye, Vision and Scarlet Witch, Black Widow is yet another character that starts off as a villain only to turn into an Avenger (not just a member but a leader). The difference is, while Natasha became a hero, she never gave up being a spy and would definitely put two in the back of a someone’s head if they deserve it. The other interesting thing about Black Widow is her mysterious history. The classic Uncanny X-Men #268 reveals a history that goes all the way back to 1941 with Captain America and Logan. There are also issues that reveal she received a modified Soviet version of the Super Soldier serum which is why she hasn’t aged. Then there’s the mysteries of “The Red Room”.  All of this leads to a rather interesting character with a history that sometimes changes but at it’s core still remains the same. Issues: Tales of Suspense #52 - First Appearance Avengers #38 - 52 - Redemption arc including turning down joining the Avengers to work for Nick Fury & SHIELD Amazing Spider-Man #86 - First appearance of the modern Black Widow look Amazing Adventures #1 - 8  Daredevil Issues #75 - #92 Issues #92 - 107 - Co-headlines the Daredevil book Frank Miller Daredevil Run Issues 178 - 190 Inhumans # 5 - First appearance of Yelena Belova Marvel Knights Black Widow  #1 - 3 (Takes on Yelena Belova) Marvel Knights  #1 - 12 Black Widow 1 - 3 (Greg Rucka) Black Widow 1 - 6 (Things They Say About Her)   Black Widow: The Name of the Rose Civil War Avengers Time Runs Out Secret Empire Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-fireworks/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:13:31 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=536111 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-fireworks/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-fireworks/feed/ 0 We're finally back with a new Pull List and there's a lot to talk about. We're really in the new Golden Age of comics. The biggest problem is there are just too many good books to read. The X-Men & X-Men related books alone are worth their weight in gold. Seriously guys...we're terraforming planets and claiming them for mutants now? Also Mystique is gonna burn everything down. Everything. But the X-Men books aren't the only good thing out right now. DC is doing very well moving on with the next stage of DC Comics with some really exciting things coming forward. The Star Wars books are still great. And Coates' run on Captain America ends and it was glorious. Here are some of the books we talk about on this Pull List (It is by no means an exhaustive list): Robin Nightwing Batman Wonder Woman Checkmate Power Rangers War of the Bounty Hunters (Star Wars Books: Star Wars, Darth Vader, Bounty Hunters, Doctor Aphra) Daredevil Eternals Captain America United States of Captain America King in Black The Hickman Mutantverse Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: Fireworks full false 1:24:02 We're finally back with a new Pull List and there's a lot to talk about. We're really in the new Golden Age of comics. The biggest problem is there are just too many good books to read. The X-Men & X-Men related books alone are worth their weight in gold. Seriously guys...we're terraforming planets and claiming them for mutants now? Also Mystique is gonna burn everything down. Everything. But the X-Men books aren't the only good thing out right now. DC is doing very well moving on with the next stage of DC Comics with some really exciting things coming forward. The Star Wars books are still great. And Coates' run on Captain America ends and it was glorious. Here are some of the books we talk about on this Pull List (It is by no means an exhaustive list): Robin Nightwing Batman Wonder Woman Checkmate Power Rangers War of the Bounty Hunters (Star Wars Books: Star Wars, Darth Vader, Bounty Hunters, Doctor Aphra) Daredevil Eternals Captain America United States of Captain America King in Black The Hickman Mutantverse Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're finally back with a new Pull List and there's a lot to talk about. We're really in the new Golden Age of comics. The biggest problem is there are just too many good books to read. The X-Men & X-Men related books alone are worth their weight in gold. Seriously guys...we're terraforming planets and claiming them for mutants now? Also Mystique is gonna burn everything down. Everything. But the X-Men books aren't the only good thing out right now. DC is doing very well moving on with the next stage of DC Comics with some really exciting things coming forward. The Star Wars books are still great. And Coates' run on Captain America ends and it was glorious. Here are some of the books we talk about on this Pull List (It is by no means an exhaustive list): Robin Nightwing Batman Wonder Woman Checkmate Power Rangers War of the Bounty Hunters (Star Wars Books: Star Wars, Darth Vader, Bounty Hunters, Doctor Aphra) Daredevil Eternals Captain America United States of Captain America King in Black The Hickman Mutantverse Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-21-to-25-a-fitting-end/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:18:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535968 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-21-to-25-a-fitting-end/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-21-to-25-a-fitting-end/feed/ 0 All good things must come to an end and so it is with our read through the Invincible series. Now it's well known that even the best series have a hard time sticking the landing. How did Invincible do? Well...it stuck the landing. Kirkman really gives this series the ending it deserved and it felt like it came full circle and was completely earned.  Of course it also comes with a lot of brutality and shocking deaths but we would have it now other way because...well...this is Invincible. This was a really great series to read and gives you a taste of what a big superhero epic could be if there was a finite story and end in mind.  Issues: Invincible Volume 21: Modern Family Invincible Volume 22: Reboot? Invincible Volume 23: Full House Invincible Volume 24: The End of All Time Part 1 Invincible Volume 25: The End of All Time Part 2 what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 69 69 Comic Book Book Club: Invincible Volumes 21 to 25 full false 54:16 All good things must come to an end and so it is with our read through the Invincible series. Now it's well known that even the best series have a hard time sticking the landing. How did Invincible do? Well...it stuck the landing. Kirkman really gives this series the ending it deserved and it felt like it came full circle and was completely earned.  Of course it also comes with a lot of brutality and shocking deaths but we would have it now other way because...well...this is Invincible. This was a really great series to read and gives you a taste of what a big superhero epic could be if there was a finite story and end in mind.  Issues: Invincible Volume 21: Modern Family Invincible Volume 22: Reboot? Invincible Volume 23: Full House Invincible Volume 24: The End of All Time Part 1 Invincible Volume 25: The End of All Time Part 2 what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  All good things must come to an end and so it is with our read through the Invincible series. Now it's well known that even the best series have a hard time sticking the landing. How did Invincible do? Well...it stuck the landing. Kirkman really gives this series the ending it deserved and it felt like it came full circle and was completely earned.  Of course it also comes with a lot of brutality and shocking deaths but we would have it now other way because...well...this is Invincible. This was a really great series to read and gives you a taste of what a big superhero epic could be if there was a finite story and end in mind.  Issues: Invincible Volume 21: Modern Family Invincible Volume 22: Reboot? Invincible Volume 23: Full House Invincible Volume 24: The End of All Time Part 1 Invincible Volume 25: The End of All Time Part 2 what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Comic Book Book Club, Other https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-2-s-h-i-e-l-d-this-is-not-how-the-world-ends/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:33:53 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535899 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-2-s-h-i-e-l-d-this-is-not-how-the-world-ends/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-2-s-h-i-e-l-d-this-is-not-how-the-world-ends/feed/ 0 Now the fun begins. Secret Warriors gave us a taste of what was in that crazy brain of Hickman. S.H.I.E.L.D. is where we really start to see things form. This is the series that will have readers going back to issue 25 of Secret Warriors to start piecing things together. It's also where the foundations for what Hickman does in his Fantastic Four run gets set.  We not only get the foundation of SHIELD starting way back in ancient Egypt by Imhotep (with a young Apocalypse and Moon Knight) but establishing it as a secret brotherhood whose purpose was/is to stop the premature destruction of mankind. And this highlights what makes Hickman's runs so good. In a way he's a history professor whose main focus is finding the obscure in the Marvel Universe and making it not only relevant, but expanding the universe. Sure, at its core we're getting a fundamental power struggle between Leonardo DaVinci and Sir Isaac Newton about whether man should continue to fight or survival or accept its fate. But outside of that, we're also given a young Howard Stark and Nathaniel Richards as agents of SHIELD. And what happens with both of them is then seen later in how their sons turn out. We see why "our" Reed Richards is so important and different from others. We see why Tony , despite all his flaws, can be one of the most prolific and accomplished (and focused) builders in the universe.  This is the beginning of the theme of fathers and sons and what they owe each other. It's something we're going to continue to see throughout Hickman's runs (especially with Fantastic Four). But we also get the themes of Expansion vs. Contraction, Life vs. Death, Infinite Human Existence vs Inevitability. Issues: S.H.I.E.L.D #1 The Unholy Resurrection of Leonardo da Vinci S.H.I.E.L.D #2 Newton's Theory of Eternal Life S.H.I.E.L.D # 3 The Theory of Eternal Life S.H.I.E.L.D #4 The Madness, the Star Child, and the Celestial Madonna S.H.I.E.L.D #5 The Forgotten Machines of Nikola Tesla S.H.I.E.L.D # 6 The Master's Hand S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #1 Terribilita S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #2 Fire S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 # 3 The Fall S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #4 All Together Now S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #5 Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 # 6 I Am the Sun S.H.I.E.L.D Infinity Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 92 92 Into the Hickmanverse Part 2: S.H.I.E.L.D full false 48:38 Now the fun begins. Secret Warriors gave us a taste of what was in that crazy brain of Hickman. S.H.I.E.L.D. is where we really start to see things form. This is the series that will have readers going back to issue 25 of Secret Warriors to start piecing things together. It's also where the foundations for what Hickman does in his Fantastic Four run gets set.  We not only get the foundation of SHIELD starting way back in ancient Egypt by Imhotep (with a young Apocalypse and Moon Knight) but establishing it as a secret brotherhood whose purpose was/is to stop the premature destruction of mankind. And this highlights what makes Hickman's runs so good. In a way he's a history professor whose main focus is finding the obscure in the Marvel Universe and making it not only relevant, but expanding the universe. Sure, at its core we're getting a fundamental power struggle between Leonardo DaVinci and Sir Isaac Newton about whether man should continue to fight or survival or accept its fate. But outside of that, we're also given a young Howard Stark and Nathaniel Richards as agents of SHIELD. And what happens with both of them is then seen later in how their sons turn out. We see why "our" Reed Richards is so important and different from others. We see why Tony , despite all his flaws, can be one of the most prolific and accomplished (and focused) builders in the universe.  This is the beginning of the theme of fathers and sons and what they owe each other. It's something we're going to continue to see throughout Hickman's runs (especially with Fantastic Four). But we also get the themes of Expansion vs. Contraction, Life vs. Death, Infinite Human Existence vs Inevitability. Issues: S.H.I.E.L.D #1 The Unholy Resurrection of Leonardo da Vinci S.H.I.E.L.D #2 Newton's Theory of Eternal Life S.H.I.E.L.D # 3 The Theory of Eternal Life S.H.I.E.L.D #4 The Madness, the Star Child, and the Celestial Madonna S.H.I.E.L.D #5 The Forgotten Machines of Nikola Tesla S.H.I.E.L.D # 6 The Master's Hand S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #1 Terribilita S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #2 Fire S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 # 3 The Fall S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #4 All Together Now S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #5 Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 # 6 I Am the Sun S.H.I.E.L.D Infinity Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Now the fun begins. Secret Warriors gave us a taste of what was in that crazy brain of Hickman. S.H.I.E.L.D. is where we really start to see things form. This is the series that will have readers going back to issue 25 of Secret Warriors to start piecing things together. It's also where the foundations for what Hickman does in his Fantastic Four run gets set.  We not only get the foundation of SHIELD starting way back in ancient Egypt by Imhotep (with a young Apocalypse and Moon Knight) but establishing it as a secret brotherhood whose purpose was/is to stop the premature destruction of mankind. And this highlights what makes Hickman's runs so good. In a way he's a history professor whose main focus is finding the obscure in the Marvel Universe and making it not only relevant, but expanding the universe. Sure, at its core we're getting a fundamental power struggle between Leonardo DaVinci and Sir Isaac Newton about whether man should continue to fight or survival or accept its fate. But outside of that, we're also given a young Howard Stark and Nathaniel Richards as agents of SHIELD. And what happens with both of them is then seen later in how their sons turn out. We see why "our" Reed Richards is so important and different from others. We see why Tony , despite all his flaws, can be one of the most prolific and accomplished (and focused) builders in the universe.  This is the beginning of the theme of fathers and sons and what they owe each other. It's something we're going to continue to see throughout Hickman's runs (especially with Fantastic Four). But we also get the themes of Expansion vs. Contraction, Life vs. Death, Infinite Human Existence vs Inevitability. Issues: S.H.I.E.L.D #1 The Unholy Resurrection of Leonardo da Vinci S.H.I.E.L.D #2 Newton's Theory of Eternal Life S.H.I.E.L.D # 3 The Theory of Eternal Life S.H.I.E.L.D #4 The Madness, the Star Child, and the Celestial Madonna S.H.I.E.L.D #5 The Forgotten Machines of Nikola Tesla S.H.I.E.L.D # 6 The Master's Hand S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #1 Terribilita S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #2 Fire S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 # 3 The Fall S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #4 All Together Now S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 #5 Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 2 # 6 I Am the Sun S.H.I.E.L.D Infinity Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-1-secret-warriors-wheels-within-wheels/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:28:19 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535773 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-1-secret-warriors-wheels-within-wheels/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/into-the-hickmanverse-part-1-secret-warriors-wheels-within-wheels/feed/ 0 So it's time to dive into something really good. We're starting our "Into the Hickmanverse" series where we cover the major Marvel runs of Jonathan Hickman. Now if you've been a long time listener, then you'll know that we've not only talked about the works of Hickman a lot but we've also covered a lot of them already. But you're still not going to want to miss this series. First, while we've covered a lot of these stories already, it's really been all over the place. Some have been Character Corners, some have been premium-only Comic Book Book Clubs and some of the more recent stuff (like the current X-Men run) we've been covering on the Pull-List. But this series is going to be us going (mostly) in chronological order, all in one place. Secondly, we've never done the full Hickman run back-to-back-to-back like we are here. And why does that matter? Well, it lets you see how masterfully Hickman connects all of the dots. It also makes it easier to go back once things start clicking and go "hey, wait a minute...didn't that get mentioned here?" We're going to ease into it though with Secret Warriors. Something that could have just been a throwaway tie-in series to Dark Reign centered on Nick Fury. And then Hickman had to go an introduce DaVinci and the Great Wheel (and explain nothing) leaving you confused as to "what the hell was that?". Don't worry. It's by design and we'll dig more into it in Part 2 with the SHIELD series. But for now, just have fun reading about the spycraft of Nick Fury vs Baron von Strucker, the trashiest white trash name of all time, the God of Fear, Gorgon becoming a problem and so much more.  Part One: Secret Warriors 1-9, Dark Reign: The List - Secret Warriors, 10-16, Siege: Secret Warriors, 17-28. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 91 91 Into the Hickmanverse Part 1 - Secret Warriors: Wheels within Wheels full false 48:25 So it's time to dive into something really good. We're starting our "Into the Hickmanverse" series where we cover the major Marvel runs of Jonathan Hickman. Now if you've been a long time listener, then you'll know that we've not only talked about the works of Hickman a lot but we've also covered a lot of them already. But you're still not going to want to miss this series. First, while we've covered a lot of these stories already, it's really been all over the place. Some have been Character Corners, some have been premium-only Comic Book Book Clubs and some of the more recent stuff (like the current X-Men run) we've been covering on the Pull-List. But this series is going to be us going (mostly) in chronological order, all in one place. Secondly, we've never done the full Hickman run back-to-back-to-back like we are here. And why does that matter? Well, it lets you see how masterfully Hickman connects all of the dots. It also makes it easier to go back once things start clicking and go "hey, wait a minute...didn't that get mentioned here?" We're going to ease into it though with Secret Warriors. Something that could have just been a throwaway tie-in series to Dark Reign centered on Nick Fury. And then Hickman had to go an introduce DaVinci and the Great Wheel (and explain nothing) leaving you confused as to "what the hell was that?". Don't worry. It's by design and we'll dig more into it in Part 2 with the SHIELD series. But for now, just have fun reading about the spycraft of Nick Fury vs Baron von Strucker, the trashiest white trash name of all time, the God of Fear, Gorgon becoming a problem and so much more.  Part One: Secret Warriors 1-9, Dark Reign: The List - Secret Warriors, 10-16, Siege: Secret Warriors, 17-28. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  So it's time to dive into something really good. We're starting our "Into the Hickmanverse" series where we cover the major Marvel runs of Jonathan Hickman. Now if you've been a long time listener, then you'll know that we've not only talked about the works of Hickman a lot but we've also covered a lot of them already. But you're still not going to want to miss this series. First, while we've covered a lot of these stories already, it's really been all over the place. Some have been Character Corners, some have been premium-only Comic Book Book Clubs and some of the more recent stuff (like the current X-Men run) we've been covering on the Pull-List. But this series is going to be us going (mostly) in chronological order, all in one place. Secondly, we've never done the full Hickman run back-to-back-to-back like we are here. And why does that matter? Well, it lets you see how masterfully Hickman connects all of the dots. It also makes it easier to go back once things start clicking and go "hey, wait a minute...didn't that get mentioned here?" We're going to ease into it though with Secret Warriors. Something that could have just been a throwaway tie-in series to Dark Reign centered on Nick Fury. And then Hickman had to go an introduce DaVinci and the Great Wheel (and explain nothing) leaving you confused as to "what the hell was that?". Don't worry. It's by design and we'll dig more into it in Part 2 with the SHIELD series. But for now, just have fun reading about the spycraft of Nick Fury vs Baron von Strucker, the trashiest white trash name of all time, the God of Fear, Gorgon becoming a problem and so much more.  Part One: Secret Warriors 1-9, Dark Reign: The List - Secret Warriors, 10-16, Siege: Secret Warriors, 17-28. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-16-to-20-things-escalate/ Sun, 30 May 2021 23:11:54 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535746 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-16-to-20-things-escalate/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-16-to-20-things-escalate/feed/ 0 So we're getting close to the end of our Invincible Comic Book Book Club and it would be an understatement to say things have escalated. To be honest, things get so intense in these 5 volumes, I was so traumatized, I thought I had already released this episode. So apologies for the delay but we're finally back.  So what happens in these 5 volumes? Oh nothing, just.... Allen decides to release the Scourge virus on Earth, knowing that it might kill all the humans on earth as well. Oliver agrees Invincible gets hit with concentrated Scourge virus, nearly killing him and taking his powers Bulletproof becomes the "Black Invincible"  Invincible's plan with Dinosaurus goes horribly wrong, surprising no one Cecil bans Nolan to the Moon to keep an eye on the other Viltrumites Nolan & Mark are revealed to be the direct descendants of Emperor Argall, thereby making Nolan the new and rightful leader of the Viltrumites We find out what really happened with Monster Girl & Robot on the Flaxan home dimension and it's way worse than you could imagine Anissa rapes Mark Angstrom Levy returns Mark and Eve have a baby Rex/Robot launches his plan for world domination and....wins So just a few things. Nothing major. what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Comic Book Book Club: Invincible Volume 16 to 20 full false 47:55 So we're getting close to the end of our Invincible Comic Book Book Club and it would be an understatement to say things have escalated. To be honest, things get so intense in these 5 volumes, I was so traumatized, I thought I had already released this episode. So apologies for the delay but we're finally back.  So what happens in these 5 volumes? Oh nothing, just.... Allen decides to release the Scourge virus on Earth, knowing that it might kill all the humans on earth as well. Oliver agrees Invincible gets hit with concentrated Scourge virus, nearly killing him and taking his powers Bulletproof becomes the "Black Invincible"  Invincible's plan with Dinosaurus goes horribly wrong, surprising no one Cecil bans Nolan to the Moon to keep an eye on the other Viltrumites Nolan & Mark are revealed to be the direct descendants of Emperor Argall, thereby making Nolan the new and rightful leader of the Viltrumites We find out what really happened with Monster Girl & Robot on the Flaxan home dimension and it's way worse than you could imagine Anissa rapes Mark Angstrom Levy returns Mark and Eve have a baby Rex/Robot launches his plan for world domination and....wins So just a few things. Nothing major. what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  So we're getting close to the end of our Invincible Comic Book Book Club and it would be an understatement to say things have escalated. To be honest, things get so intense in these 5 volumes, I was so traumatized, I thought I had already released this episode. So apologies for the delay but we're finally back.  So what happens in these 5 volumes? Oh nothing, just.... Allen decides to release the Scourge virus on Earth, knowing that it might kill all the humans on earth as well. Oliver agrees Invincible gets hit with concentrated Scourge virus, nearly killing him and taking his powers Bulletproof becomes the "Black Invincible"  Invincible's plan with Dinosaurus goes horribly wrong, surprising no one Cecil bans Nolan to the Moon to keep an eye on the other Viltrumites Nolan & Mark are revealed to be the direct descendants of Emperor Argall, thereby making Nolan the new and rightful leader of the Viltrumites We find out what really happened with Monster Girl & Robot on the Flaxan home dimension and it's way worse than you could imagine Anissa rapes Mark Angstrom Levy returns Mark and Eve have a baby Rex/Robot launches his plan for world domination and....wins So just a few things. Nothing major. what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Other, Invincible https://www.mtrnetwork.net/invincible-volume-11-to-15-whole-lot-of-problems/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:44:53 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535616 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/invincible-volume-11-to-15-whole-lot-of-problems/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/invincible-volume-11-to-15-whole-lot-of-problems/feed/ 0 One of the biggest differences between the Invincible comic series and the Amazon Prime Video adaptation is the pace. The comic really doesn't give you a chance to catch your breath. And just to be clear, that works for the comic media. In these three volumes we get so much. From the "Invincible War" to Conquest to the Viltrumite War (and a bunch of stuff in between), these 5 volumes are jammed with problems for Mark. We get to see Mark struggling with not just being a hero but how. Mark has to ask himself what kind of hero he wants to be and deal with those consequences. Should he kill the truly horrible and evil people that he's come across that have caused so much death, pain and destruction? Or is that the easy way out and there's better ways? We end volume 15 with Mark thinking there's a better way but honestly, it seems like it's just going to lead to more problems. Overall this has been a really great series to read while watching the TV series. It feels like each offer a really great experience that doesn't taint the other.  what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Invincible Volume 11 to 15: Whole Lot of Problems full false 53:55 One of the biggest differences between the Invincible comic series and the Amazon Prime Video adaptation is the pace. The comic really doesn't give you a chance to catch your breath. And just to be clear, that works for the comic media. In these three volumes we get so much. From the "Invincible War" to Conquest to the Viltrumite War (and a bunch of stuff in between), these 5 volumes are jammed with problems for Mark. We get to see Mark struggling with not just being a hero but how. Mark has to ask himself what kind of hero he wants to be and deal with those consequences. Should he kill the truly horrible and evil people that he's come across that have caused so much death, pain and destruction? Or is that the easy way out and there's better ways? We end volume 15 with Mark thinking there's a better way but honestly, it seems like it's just going to lead to more problems. Overall this has been a really great series to read while watching the TV series. It feels like each offer a really great experience that doesn't taint the other.  what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  One of the biggest differences between the Invincible comic series and the Amazon Prime Video adaptation is the pace. The comic really doesn't give you a chance to catch your breath. And just to be clear, that works for the comic media. In these three volumes we get so much. From the "Invincible War" to Conquest to the Viltrumite War (and a bunch of stuff in between), these 5 volumes are jammed with problems for Mark. We get to see Mark struggling with not just being a hero but how. Mark has to ask himself what kind of hero he wants to be and deal with those consequences. Should he kill the truly horrible and evil people that he's come across that have caused so much death, pain and destruction? Or is that the easy way out and there's better ways? We end volume 15 with Mark thinking there's a better way but honestly, it seems like it's just going to lead to more problems. Overall this has been a really great series to read while watching the TV series. It feels like each offer a really great experience that doesn't taint the other.  what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Comic Book Book Club, Other https://www.mtrnetwork.net/barry-allen-and-the-flash-family-part-2/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:25:16 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535497 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/barry-allen-and-the-flash-family-part-2/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/barry-allen-and-the-flash-family-part-2/feed/ 1 We're finally back with part 2 of our Barry Allen and the Flash family Character Corner series. We handle this episode a little different than our typical episodes. While we still bring up issues to read, we really focus on the discussion of the evolution of the Flash and the Flash family. Particularly under Mark Waid's run. His run is really what helped define the modern take on The Flash Family and the Speed Force. This run also serves as the bridge between all of the eras of the DC Universe as Waid helped revamp and reintroduce some Golden Age characters like Max Mercury and Johnny Chambers. Waid also brings us the first appearance of Bart Allen from the 31st Century, accompanied by the return of Iris. This run really set up not only Barry's legacy but also was the perfect example of how DC characters can pass the mantle from character to character to build generational connections to characters. Wally West goes from reluctantly filling in his uncle's shoes to becoming the confident Flash for years. After his introduction in Waid's run, Bart is a founding member of Young Justice that eventually leads into another incarnation of the Teen Titans with Bart eventually taking the title Kid Flash. It all works so well...and then Geoff Johns brings back Barry Allen in Rebirth (not the latest Rebirth run). We talk about that decision and how in hindsight it might not have been a wise one and also represents a core problem with DC's approach to their characters. Issues: The Flash Volume 2 - Mark Waid's Run  Issues #74 - 79: The Return of Barry Allen Issue #76: Reintroduction of Max Mercury Issue #91: First cameo appearance of Bart Allen Issue #92: First full appearance of Bart Allen Issues #95 - 100: Terminal Velocity First appearance of the Speed Force Young Justice Volume 1 (1998) Teen Titans Volume 3 The Flash Fastest Man Alive New 52 Flash Flash Annual #3 - First appearance of Wallace West Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 90 90 Barry Allen and the Flash Family Part 2 full false 1:01:16 We're finally back with part 2 of our Barry Allen and the Flash family Character Corner series. We handle this episode a little different than our typical episodes. While we still bring up issues to read, we really focus on the discussion of the evolution of the Flash and the Flash family. Particularly under Mark Waid's run. His run is really what helped define the modern take on The Flash Family and the Speed Force. This run also serves as the bridge between all of the eras of the DC Universe as Waid helped revamp and reintroduce some Golden Age characters like Max Mercury and Johnny Chambers. Waid also brings us the first appearance of Bart Allen from the 31st Century, accompanied by the return of Iris. This run really set up not only Barry's legacy but also was the perfect example of how DC characters can pass the mantle from character to character to build generational connections to characters. Wally West goes from reluctantly filling in his uncle's shoes to becoming the confident Flash for years. After his introduction in Waid's run, Bart is a founding member of Young Justice that eventually leads into another incarnation of the Teen Titans with Bart eventually taking the title Kid Flash. It all works so well...and then Geoff Johns brings back Barry Allen in Rebirth (not the latest Rebirth run). We talk about that decision and how in hindsight it might not have been a wise one and also represents a core problem with DC's approach to their characters. Issues: The Flash Volume 2 - Mark Waid's Run  Issues #74 - 79: The Return of Barry Allen Issue #76: Reintroduction of Max Mercury Issue #91: First cameo appearance of Bart Allen Issue #92: First full appearance of Bart Allen Issues #95 - 100: Terminal Velocity First appearance of the Speed Force Young Justice Volume 1 (1998) Teen Titans Volume 3 The Flash Fastest Man Alive New 52 Flash Flash Annual #3 - First appearance of Wallace West Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're finally back with part 2 of our Barry Allen and the Flash family Character Corner series. We handle this episode a little different than our typical episodes. While we still bring up issues to read, we really focus on the discussion of the evolution of the Flash and the Flash family. Particularly under Mark Waid's run. His run is really what helped define the modern take on The Flash Family and the Speed Force. This run also serves as the bridge between all of the eras of the DC Universe as Waid helped revamp and reintroduce some Golden Age characters like Max Mercury and Johnny Chambers. Waid also brings us the first appearance of Bart Allen from the 31st Century, accompanied by the return of Iris. This run really set up not only Barry's legacy but also was the perfect example of how DC characters can pass the mantle from character to character to build generational connections to characters. Wally West goes from reluctantly filling in his uncle's shoes to becoming the confident Flash for years. After his introduction in Waid's run, Bart is a founding member of Young Justice that eventually leads into another incarnation of the Teen Titans with Bart eventually taking the title Kid Flash. It all works so well...and then Geoff Johns brings back Barry Allen in Rebirth (not the latest Rebirth run). We talk about that decision and how in hindsight it might not have been a wise one and also represents a core problem with DC's approach to their characters. Issues: The Flash Volume 2 - Mark Waid's Run  Issues #74 - 79: The Return of Barry Allen Issue #76: Reintroduction of Max Mercury Issue #91: First cameo appearance of Bart Allen Issue #92: First full appearance of Bart Allen Issues #95 - 100: Terminal Velocity First appearance of the Speed Force Young Justice Volume 1 (1998) Teen Titans Volume 3 The Flash Fastest Man Alive New 52 Flash Flash Annual #3 - First appearance of Wallace West Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-bald-headed-bastards/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:00:31 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535317 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-bald-headed-bastards/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-bald-headed-bastards/feed/ 0 It's the battle of the bald headed bastards (no not Kriss & Dpalm), Zordon and Professor Xavier. Who is more likely to put your kids in a dangerous, life threatening situation? We've determined they're both trash but at least Xavier will shoot you some money on the side after wiping your mind of the fact that you ever had kids. Anyway, we're back with another Pull List. There's plenty to talk about because well...there's just so many good comics to read. Kriss continues to catch up on the Power Rangers books and...they're pretty good. The current Darth Vader book continues the trend of Vader books being fantastic. I  believe Emperor Palpatine still has a few strands of hair left so he doesn't cut for our Battle of the Bald Headed Bastards show down but...what a dick. This current series is really driving home the fact that Vader didn't kill Palpatine in Return of the Jedi to save his son but rather because he was finally getting revenge on the bully who spent DECADES trolling him.  On the Marvel Super Hero side we  break things down by either on "The Island" (Krakoa) or "Off the Island". RIP to your wallet because all the X-Books are great. And then when you add in Captain America, Captain Marvel, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Immortal Hulk (someone please hug Al Ewing), Eternals and more and well...you're gonna go broke. And DC? Well, they're not slouching off either. With Death Metal over, DC is now working on the future of their universe and we're interested. AND...Kriss is happy to report that DC Universe Infinite (i.e. DC Unlimited) is actually pretty good. DC finally gave us what we wanted for their digital back catalog and while there is definitely room for improvement, it's miles above what they were offering before. So if you were looking for a way to go and read some of the old DC comics, sign up for DC Universe Infinite and get to reading. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: Bald Headed Bastards full false 1:12:27 It's the battle of the bald headed bastards (no not Kriss & Dpalm), Zordon and Professor Xavier. Who is more likely to put your kids in a dangerous, life threatening situation? We've determined they're both trash but at least Xavier will shoot you some money on the side after wiping your mind of the fact that you ever had kids. Anyway, we're back with another Pull List. There's plenty to talk about because well...there's just so many good comics to read. Kriss continues to catch up on the Power Rangers books and...they're pretty good. The current Darth Vader book continues the trend of Vader books being fantastic. I  believe Emperor Palpatine still has a few strands of hair left so he doesn't cut for our Battle of the Bald Headed Bastards show down but...what a dick. This current series is really driving home the fact that Vader didn't kill Palpatine in Return of the Jedi to save his son but rather because he was finally getting revenge on the bully who spent DECADES trolling him.  On the Marvel Super Hero side we  break things down by either on "The Island" (Krakoa) or "Off the Island". RIP to your wallet because all the X-Books are great. And then when you add in Captain America, Captain Marvel, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Immortal Hulk (someone please hug Al Ewing), Eternals and more and well...you're gonna go broke. And DC? Well, they're not slouching off either. With Death Metal over, DC is now working on the future of their universe and we're interested. AND...Kriss is happy to report that DC Universe Infinite (i.e. DC Unlimited) is actually pretty good. DC finally gave us what we wanted for their digital back catalog and while there is definitely room for improvement, it's miles above what they were offering before. So if you were looking for a way to go and read some of the old DC comics, sign up for DC Universe Infinite and get to reading. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  It's the battle of the bald headed bastards (no not Kriss & Dpalm), Zordon and Professor Xavier. Who is more likely to put your kids in a dangerous, life threatening situation? We've determined they're both trash but at least Xavier will shoot you some money on the side after wiping your mind of the fact that you ever had kids. Anyway, we're back with another Pull List. There's plenty to talk about because well...there's just so many good comics to read. Kriss continues to catch up on the Power Rangers books and...they're pretty good. The current Darth Vader book continues the trend of Vader books being fantastic. I  believe Emperor Palpatine still has a few strands of hair left so he doesn't cut for our Battle of the Bald Headed Bastards show down but...what a dick. This current series is really driving home the fact that Vader didn't kill Palpatine in Return of the Jedi to save his son but rather because he was finally getting revenge on the bully who spent DECADES trolling him.  On the Marvel Super Hero side we  break things down by either on "The Island" (Krakoa) or "Off the Island". RIP to your wallet because all the X-Books are great. And then when you add in Captain America, Captain Marvel, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Immortal Hulk (someone please hug Al Ewing), Eternals and more and well...you're gonna go broke. And DC? Well, they're not slouching off either. With Death Metal over, DC is now working on the future of their universe and we're interested. AND...Kriss is happy to report that DC Universe Infinite (i.e. DC Unlimited) is actually pretty good. DC finally gave us what we wanted for their digital back catalog and while there is definitely room for improvement, it's miles above what they were offering before. So if you were looking for a way to go and read some of the old DC comics, sign up for DC Universe Infinite and get to reading. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-6-to-10-worst-father-ever/ Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:09:41 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535194 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-6-to-10-worst-father-ever/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-vol-6-to-10-worst-father-ever/feed/ 0 We're back with the next 5 volumes of Invincible and cover volumes 6 through 10. Invincible is an interesting series because it's able to navigate accelerated storytelling with seeding things that don't pay off until volumes later. It's a good combination that both continually rewards the reader while also giving them something to look forward to.  In these 5 volumes, Mark is really coming into his own as a hero. It's like a combination of Spider-Man and Superboy with all the real-world problems that come with that. Trying to manage his grades in college and his love life while also being a hero, clearly is taking a toll. It doesn't help that Nolan pops back up and we see what he's been up to. Gotta say, when it comes to trash fathers, Nolan isn't at the top of the list yet but he's rapidly climbing.  There's a lot to cover so give this episode a listen. We'll be back soon with volumes 11 - 15. Also later in March we'll be discussing the first 3 episodes of the animated series coming to Amazon Video. So stay tuned.  Issues: Volume 6: A Different World Volume 7: Three's Company Volume 8: My Favorite Martian Volume 9: Out of this World Volume 10: Who's the Boss? what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 69 69 Comic Book Book Club: Invincible Volumes 6 to 10 full false 46:13 We're back with the next 5 volumes of Invincible and cover volumes 6 through 10. Invincible is an interesting series because it's able to navigate accelerated storytelling with seeding things that don't pay off until volumes later. It's a good combination that both continually rewards the reader while also giving them something to look forward to.  In these 5 volumes, Mark is really coming into his own as a hero. It's like a combination of Spider-Man and Superboy with all the real-world problems that come with that. Trying to manage his grades in college and his love life while also being a hero, clearly is taking a toll. It doesn't help that Nolan pops back up and we see what he's been up to. Gotta say, when it comes to trash fathers, Nolan isn't at the top of the list yet but he's rapidly climbing.  There's a lot to cover so give this episode a listen. We'll be back soon with volumes 11 - 15. Also later in March we'll be discussing the first 3 episodes of the animated series coming to Amazon Video. So stay tuned.  Issues: Volume 6: A Different World Volume 7: Three's Company Volume 8: My Favorite Martian Volume 9: Out of this World Volume 10: Who's the Boss? what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with the next 5 volumes of Invincible and cover volumes 6 through 10. Invincible is an interesting series because it's able to navigate accelerated storytelling with seeding things that don't pay off until volumes later. It's a good combination that both continually rewards the reader while also giving them something to look forward to.  In these 5 volumes, Mark is really coming into his own as a hero. It's like a combination of Spider-Man and Superboy with all the real-world problems that come with that. Trying to manage his grades in college and his love life while also being a hero, clearly is taking a toll. It doesn't help that Nolan pops back up and we see what he's been up to. Gotta say, when it comes to trash fathers, Nolan isn't at the top of the list yet but he's rapidly climbing.  There's a lot to cover so give this episode a listen. We'll be back soon with volumes 11 - 15. Also later in March we'll be discussing the first 3 episodes of the animated series coming to Amazon Video. So stay tuned.  Issues: Volume 6: A Different World Volume 7: Three's Company Volume 8: My Favorite Martian Volume 9: Out of this World Volume 10: Who's the Boss? what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Other https://www.mtrnetwork.net/barry-allen-and-the-flash-family-part-1/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:32:14 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=535065 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/barry-allen-and-the-flash-family-part-1/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/barry-allen-and-the-flash-family-part-1/feed/ 0 This feels like a long time coming. It's actually quite amazing that it's taken us this long to cover Barry Allen. We're slowly making our way through the original seven members of the Justice League (Martian Manhunter is the only remaining member left and we'll cover him soon). There's a few reasons why it's taken us such a long time to cover the character that practically launched the Silver Age of comics. First, we're Wally West fans. There's a reason why Wally West was the second character we ever covered on the Character Corner. And rightly so. Most of what everyone knows of the Flash came from Wally's time (The Speed Force was created during Mark Waid's great Wally West run). Related to this, the second reason it has taken us this long is because Barry Allen for so long represented more of a Legend in the DC Universe than anything else. His first appearance kicked off the start of the Silver Age and his death not only saved the DC Universe but also arguably kicked off the Bronze Age. His sacrifice set the bar and tone for so many characters, not just Wally. He also for the longest time the promise of a hero passing his mantle and legacy to his protege. And honestly, the best Barry Allen stories and the ones people really think of that define the character, all came after his return from death after two decades.  But before we get into Barry, we start with Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash. We'll also be covering some of the other members of the Flash family in part 2. Consider these episodes the primer for later this year when we do a deep dive Comic Book Book Club into Josh Williamson's run on the Flash that really brings home and ties together the legacy of Barry Allen. Issues: Jay Garrick Flash Comics #1 - First Appearance of Jay Garrick The Golden Age Flash All Star Comics #3 - First Appearance of the Justice Society of America (Jay was founding member and Chairman) Barry Allen Showcase #4 - First appearance of Barry Allen the Silver Age Flash Flash #110 - First Appearance of Wally West as Kid Flash Flash #123 - Flash of Two Worlds (Barry & Jay meet for the first time) The Original Rogues (We covered Flash Rogues on this episode) Captain Cold - Showcase #8  Mirror Master (Sam Scudder)- The Flash #105  Gorilla Grodd - The Flash #106  Pied Piper (Hartley Rathaway) - The Flash #106  Weather Wizard (Mark Mardon) - The Flash #110  Trickster James Jesse - The Flash #113  Captain Boomerang - The Flash #117 The Top (Roscoe Dillon) - The Flash #122 Abra Kadabra - The Flash #128  Heat Wave - The Flash #140 The Golden Glider (Lisa Snart) - The Flash #250 Rainbow Raider - The Flash #286 The Flash #139 - First appearance of Eobard Thawne, the Reverse Flash/Professor Zoom The Flash #275 - The death of Iris Allen The Flash #282 - 283 - Thawne revealed as Iris' murderer The Flash #324 - Barry kills Thawne when Thawne tries to kill his new fiance The Flash #340 - 350 - Trial of  the Flash. #350 ends with Iris being revealed to be from the 30th century and still alive, Barry goes off with Iris to live in the 30th century Crisis on Infinite Earths The Wally West Years (Check our Wally West Character Corner & the Update) Final Crisis #2 - The real return of Barry Allen The Flash The Rebirth - Six Issue mini-series. Sets the ground for the modern take on Barry and Eobard. Revealed that Thawne went back in time to kill Barry's mother The Flash vol 3 Blackest Night Flashpoint The Flash Vol 4 (Rebirth) The Williamson run. We will be covering this in a Comic Book Book Club Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 89 89 Barry Allen and the Flash Family Part 1 full false 1:20:31 This feels like a long time coming. It's actually quite amazing that it's taken us this long to cover Barry Allen. We're slowly making our way through the original seven members of the Justice League (Martian Manhunter is the only remaining member left and we'll cover him soon). There's a few reasons why it's taken us such a long time to cover the character that practically launched the Silver Age of comics. First, we're Wally West fans. There's a reason why Wally West was the second character we ever covered on the Character Corner. And rightly so. Most of what everyone knows of the Flash came from Wally's time (The Speed Force was created during Mark Waid's great Wally West run). Related to this, the second reason it has taken us this long is because Barry Allen for so long represented more of a Legend in the DC Universe than anything else. His first appearance kicked off the start of the Silver Age and his death not only saved the DC Universe but also arguably kicked off the Bronze Age. His sacrifice set the bar and tone for so many characters, not just Wally. He also for the longest time the promise of a hero passing his mantle and legacy to his protege. And honestly, the best Barry Allen stories and the ones people really think of that define the character, all came after his return from death after two decades.  But before we get into Barry, we start with Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash. We'll also be covering some of the other members of the Flash family in part 2. Consider these episodes the primer for later this year when we do a deep dive Comic Book Book Club into Josh Williamson's run on the Flash that really brings home and ties together the legacy of Barry Allen. Issues: Jay Garrick Flash Comics #1 - First Appearance of Jay Garrick The Golden Age Flash All Star Comics #3 - First Appearance of the Justice Society of America (Jay was founding member and Chairman) Barry Allen Showcase #4 - First appearance of Barry Allen the Silver Age Flash Flash #110 - First Appearance of Wally West as Kid Flash Flash #123 - Flash of Two Worlds (Barry & Jay meet for the first time) The Original Rogues (We covered Flash Rogues on this episode) Captain Cold - Showcase #8  Mirror Master (Sam Scudder)- The Flash #105  Gorilla Grodd - The Flash #106  Pied Piper (Hartley Rathaway) - The Flash #106  Weather Wizard (Mark Mardon) - The Flash #110  Trickster James Jesse - The Flash #113  Captain Boomerang - The Flash #117 The Top (Roscoe Dillon) - The Flash #122 Abra Kadabra - The Flash #128  Heat Wave - The Flash #140 The Golden Glider (Lisa Snart) - The Flash #250 Rainbow Raider - The Flash #286 The Flash #139 - First appearance of Eobard Thawne, the Reverse Flash/Professor Zoom The Flash #275 - The death of Iris Allen The Flash #282 - 283 - Thawne revealed as Iris' murderer The Flash #324 - Barry kills Thawne when Thawne tries to kill his new fiance The Flash #340 - 350 - Trial of  the Flash. #350 ends with Iris being revealed to be from the 30th century and still alive, Barry goes off with Iris to live in the 30th century Crisis on Infinite Earths The Wally West Years (Check our Wally West Character Corner & the Update) Final Crisis #2 - The real return of Barry Allen The Flash The Rebirth - Six Issue mini-series. Sets the ground for the modern take on Barry and Eobard. Revealed that Thawne went back in time to kill Barry's mother The Flash vol 3 Blackest Night Flashpoint The Flash Vol 4 (Rebirth) The Williamson run. We will be covering this in a Comic Book Book Club Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  This feels like a long time coming. It's actually quite amazing that it's taken us this long to cover Barry Allen. We're slowly making our way through the original seven members of the Justice League (Martian Manhunter is the only remaining member left and we'll cover him soon). There's a few reasons why it's taken us such a long time to cover the character that practically launched the Silver Age of comics. First, we're Wally West fans. There's a reason why Wally West was the second character we ever covered on the Character Corner. And rightly so. Most of what everyone knows of the Flash came from Wally's time (The Speed Force was created during Mark Waid's great Wally West run). Related to this, the second reason it has taken us this long is because Barry Allen for so long represented more of a Legend in the DC Universe than anything else. His first appearance kicked off the start of the Silver Age and his death not only saved the DC Universe but also arguably kicked off the Bronze Age. His sacrifice set the bar and tone for so many characters, not just Wally. He also for the longest time the promise of a hero passing his mantle and legacy to his protege. And honestly, the best Barry Allen stories and the ones people really think of that define the character, all came after his return from death after two decades.  But before we get into Barry, we start with Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash. We'll also be covering some of the other members of the Flash family in part 2. Consider these episodes the primer for later this year when we do a deep dive Comic Book Book Club into Josh Williamson's run on the Flash that really brings home and ties together the legacy of Barry Allen. Issues: Jay Garrick Flash Comics #1 - First Appearance of Jay Garrick The Golden Age Flash All Star Comics #3 - First Appearance of the Justice Society of America (Jay was founding member and Chairman) Barry Allen Showcase #4 - First appearance of Barry Allen the Silver Age Flash Flash #110 - First Appearance of Wally West as Kid Flash Flash #123 - Flash of Two Worlds (Barry & Jay meet for the first time) The Original Rogues (We covered Flash Rogues on this episode) Captain Cold - Showcase #8  Mirror Master (Sam Scudder)- The Flash #105  Gorilla Grodd - The Flash #106  Pied Piper (Hartley Rathaway) - The Flash #106  Weather Wizard (Mark Mardon) - The Flash #110  Trickster James Jesse - The Flash #113  Captain Boomerang - The Flash #117 The Top (Roscoe Dillon) - The Flash #122 Abra Kadabra - The Flash #128  Heat Wave - The Flash #140 The Golden Glider (Lisa Snart) - The Flash #250 Rainbow Raider - The Flash #286 The Flash #139 - First appearance of Eobard Thawne, the Reverse Flash/Professor Zoom The Flash #275 - The death of Iris Allen The Flash #282 - 283 - Thawne revealed as Iris' murderer The Flash #324 - Barry kills Thawne when Thawne tries to kill his new fiance The Flash #340 - 350 - Trial of  the Flash. #350 ends with Iris being revealed to be from the 30th century and still alive, Barry goes off with Iris to live in the 30th century Crisis on Infinite Earths The Wally West Years (Check our Wally West Character Corner & the Update) Final Crisis #2 - The real return of Barry Allen The Flash The Rebirth - Six Issue mini-series. Sets the ground for the modern take on Barry and Eobard. Revealed that Thawne went back in time to kill Barry's mother The Flash vol 3 Blackest Night Flashpoint The Flash Vol 4 (Rebirth) The Williamson run. We will be covering this in a Comic Book Book Club Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-volumes-1-5/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:38:02 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=534984 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-volumes-1-5/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comic-book-book-club-invincible-volumes-1-5/feed/ 0 Is World Domination a father-son bonding activity? Kriss and Dpalm dive into Robert Kirkman's Invincible with the first five volumes. The first 5 volumes of this series are a great introduction to the world that Kirkman has set up. It's also a great example of how those that say they want a "dark", R-rated Justice League (looking at those lost SnyderCut stans), just need to pick up some creator owned books. Invincible starts off as basically "What if we took Superman, gave him a son and then made him an evil tyrant that needed to be stopped by his son?" Seriously, Nolan/Omni-Man beating the shit out of his son Mark/Invincible is something no one is really expecting to see. But don't think that Invincible is just some DC rip-off. Far from it. Yes they take their shots and have their parodies, but really Invincible does a great job of building its characters and the world they live in into something that stands on its own. By the time you finish volume 5, you're fully invested. There's the trauma of Mark and his mother Deborah trying to piece their lives together after Nolan is revealed to be an evil tyrant and exposed to the whole world. The supporting cast like Allen the Alien, Atom Eve (who when you realize what her powers are you'll be questioning yourself), the Mauler Twins, Monster Girl and others are all intriguing and interesting on their own. Then there's the feeling that you clearly don't know all that is going on besides the fact that Kirkman has a plan and is willing to take his time to build out that world. All of this makes for a great and exciting read.  We'll be back at the end of the month to do the next 5 volumes. Make sure you stay tuned and pick up your own copies so you can read along with us. Issues: Volume 1 Family Matters Volume 2 Eight is Enough Volume 3 Perfect Strangers Volume 4 Head of the Class Volume 5 Facts of Life what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Comic Book Book Club: Invincible Volume 1 to 5 full false 45:30 Is World Domination a father-son bonding activity? Kriss and Dpalm dive into Robert Kirkman's Invincible with the first five volumes. The first 5 volumes of this series are a great introduction to the world that Kirkman has set up. It's also a great example of how those that say they want a "dark", R-rated Justice League (looking at those lost SnyderCut stans), just need to pick up some creator owned books. Invincible starts off as basically "What if we took Superman, gave him a son and then made him an evil tyrant that needed to be stopped by his son?" Seriously, Nolan/Omni-Man beating the shit out of his son Mark/Invincible is something no one is really expecting to see. But don't think that Invincible is just some DC rip-off. Far from it. Yes they take their shots and have their parodies, but really Invincible does a great job of building its characters and the world they live in into something that stands on its own. By the time you finish volume 5, you're fully invested. There's the trauma of Mark and his mother Deborah trying to piece their lives together after Nolan is revealed to be an evil tyrant and exposed to the whole world. The supporting cast like Allen the Alien, Atom Eve (who when you realize what her powers are you'll be questioning yourself), the Mauler Twins, Monster Girl and others are all intriguing and interesting on their own. Then there's the feeling that you clearly don't know all that is going on besides the fact that Kirkman has a plan and is willing to take his time to build out that world. All of this makes for a great and exciting read.  We'll be back at the end of the month to do the next 5 volumes. Make sure you stay tuned and pick up your own copies so you can read along with us. Issues: Volume 1 Family Matters Volume 2 Eight is Enough Volume 3 Perfect Strangers Volume 4 Head of the Class Volume 5 Facts of Life what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Is World Domination a father-son bonding activity? Kriss and Dpalm dive into Robert Kirkman's Invincible with the first five volumes. The first 5 volumes of this series are a great introduction to the world that Kirkman has set up. It's also a great example of how those that say they want a "dark", R-rated Justice League (looking at those lost SnyderCut stans), just need to pick up some creator owned books. Invincible starts off as basically "What if we took Superman, gave him a son and then made him an evil tyrant that needed to be stopped by his son?" Seriously, Nolan/Omni-Man beating the shit out of his son Mark/Invincible is something no one is really expecting to see. But don't think that Invincible is just some DC rip-off. Far from it. Yes they take their shots and have their parodies, but really Invincible does a great job of building its characters and the world they live in into something that stands on its own. By the time you finish volume 5, you're fully invested. There's the trauma of Mark and his mother Deborah trying to piece their lives together after Nolan is revealed to be an evil tyrant and exposed to the whole world. The supporting cast like Allen the Alien, Atom Eve (who when you realize what her powers are you'll be questioning yourself), the Mauler Twins, Monster Girl and others are all intriguing and interesting on their own. Then there's the feeling that you clearly don't know all that is going on besides the fact that Kirkman has a plan and is willing to take his time to build out that world. All of this makes for a great and exciting read.  We'll be back at the end of the month to do the next 5 volumes. Make sure you stay tuned and pick up your own copies so you can read along with us. Issues: Volume 1 Family Matters Volume 2 Eight is Enough Volume 3 Perfect Strangers Volume 4 Head of the Class Volume 5 Facts of Life what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Comic Book Book Club, Other, Comic Books, Invincible https://www.mtrnetwork.net/scarlet-witch-and-vision-marvels-odd-couple/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 01:33:05 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=534875 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/scarlet-witch-and-vision-marvels-odd-couple/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/scarlet-witch-and-vision-marvels-odd-couple/feed/ 0 First Character Corner of 2021 and we timed it to come out the same weekend that Marvel premieres its first Disney+ TV series: WandaVision. So, of course we had to tackle the Wanda Maximoff, The Scarlet Witch and her husband (ex-husband technically) Vision. These two characters actually have a pretty robust history and in the case of Wanda, have some pretty serious consequences in the Marvel Universe. The fallout from House of M significantly changed the status of mutants and led to some major moments. Hope wasn't wrong when she said she blamed Wanda for everything. Both Wanda and Vision have some deep cut connections to the Golden Age. And for those that have seen the first two episodes of WandaVision, getting some of the background gone on these characters will probably make you look at those first two episodes less as a sitcom and more as the setup for a horror story.  Issues: Uncanny X-Men #4 - First appearance of Scarlet Witch and her twin brother, Pietro/Quicksilver Avengers #16 - Cap's Kooky Quartet. Wanda & Pietro join the Avengers Avengers #57 - First appearance of Vision Avengers #108 & 198 Avengers #128 - Agatha Harkness becomes to the magical mentor of Wanda Avengers #133 - 135 - Full origin of Vision revealing his connection to the android Human Torch Giant Size Avengers #4 - Marriage of Vision and Scarlet Witch Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) Issue 4 - Magneto revealed to be the father of Wanda and Pietro Avengers #242 - 243 - Vision becomes leader of the Avengers Avengers #251 - 254 - Vision tries to take over the world's computers. Is stopped and then monitored by world governments Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) These 12 issues lead to the birth of Wanda & Vision's twins: Tommy & Billy West Coast Avengers #42 - 5 - Vision Quest. Vision is dismantled and put back together without human emotion West Coast Avengers #51 - 52 - The truth about Wanda & Vision's twins is revealed Avengers Vol 3 #10 - Wanda brings Wonder Man back from the dead Avengers vol 3 #500 - 503 - Disassembled. Wanda remembers the truth about her twins and things go very very badly House of M Wanda makes her way to #2 on the All Time Mutant decimation list with three simple words: No More Mutants Children's Crusade Wiccan and Speed search for Wanda who they believe they are the reincarnated souls of her twins Avengers vs X-Men Uncanny Avengers - The "Unity" squad.  Vision (Tom King) Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 88 88 Scarlet Witch and Vision - Marvel's Odd Couple full false 1:16:40 First Character Corner of 2021 and we timed it to come out the same weekend that Marvel premieres its first Disney+ TV series: WandaVision. So, of course we had to tackle the Wanda Maximoff, The Scarlet Witch and her husband (ex-husband technically) Vision. These two characters actually have a pretty robust history and in the case of Wanda, have some pretty serious consequences in the Marvel Universe. The fallout from House of M significantly changed the status of mutants and led to some major moments. Hope wasn't wrong when she said she blamed Wanda for everything. Both Wanda and Vision have some deep cut connections to the Golden Age. And for those that have seen the first two episodes of WandaVision, getting some of the background gone on these characters will probably make you look at those first two episodes less as a sitcom and more as the setup for a horror story.  Issues: Uncanny X-Men #4 - First appearance of Scarlet Witch and her twin brother, Pietro/Quicksilver Avengers #16 - Cap's Kooky Quartet. Wanda & Pietro join the Avengers Avengers #57 - First appearance of Vision Avengers #108 & 198 Avengers #128 - Agatha Harkness becomes to the magical mentor of Wanda Avengers #133 - 135 - Full origin of Vision revealing his connection to the android Human Torch Giant Size Avengers #4 - Marriage of Vision and Scarlet Witch Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) Issue 4 - Magneto revealed to be the father of Wanda and Pietro Avengers #242 - 243 - Vision becomes leader of the Avengers Avengers #251 - 254 - Vision tries to take over the world's computers. Is stopped and then monitored by world governments Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) These 12 issues lead to the birth of Wanda & Vision's twins: Tommy & Billy West Coast Avengers #42 - 5 - Vision Quest. Vision is dismantled and put back together without human emotion West Coast Avengers #51 - 52 - The truth about Wanda & Vision's twins is revealed Avengers Vol 3 #10 - Wanda brings Wonder Man back from the dead Avengers vol 3 #500 - 503 - Disassembled. Wanda remembers the truth about her twins and things go very very badly House of M Wanda makes her way to #2 on the All Time Mutant decimation list with three simple words: No More Mutants Children's Crusade Wiccan and Speed search for Wanda who they believe they are the reincarnated souls of her twins Avengers vs X-Men Uncanny Avengers - The "Unity" squad.  Vision (Tom King) Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  First Character Corner of 2021 and we timed it to come out the same weekend that Marvel premieres its first Disney+ TV series: WandaVision. So, of course we had to tackle the Wanda Maximoff, The Scarlet Witch and her husband (ex-husband technically) Vision. These two characters actually have a pretty robust history and in the case of Wanda, have some pretty serious consequences in the Marvel Universe. The fallout from House of M significantly changed the status of mutants and led to some major moments. Hope wasn't wrong when she said she blamed Wanda for everything. Both Wanda and Vision have some deep cut connections to the Golden Age. And for those that have seen the first two episodes of WandaVision, getting some of the background gone on these characters will probably make you look at those first two episodes less as a sitcom and more as the setup for a horror story.  Issues: Uncanny X-Men #4 - First appearance of Scarlet Witch and her twin brother, Pietro/Quicksilver Avengers #16 - Cap's Kooky Quartet. Wanda & Pietro join the Avengers Avengers #57 - First appearance of Vision Avengers #108 & 198 Avengers #128 - Agatha Harkness becomes to the magical mentor of Wanda Avengers #133 - 135 - Full origin of Vision revealing his connection to the android Human Torch Giant Size Avengers #4 - Marriage of Vision and Scarlet Witch Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) Issue 4 - Magneto revealed to be the father of Wanda and Pietro Avengers #242 - 243 - Vision becomes leader of the Avengers Avengers #251 - 254 - Vision tries to take over the world's computers. Is stopped and then monitored by world governments Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) These 12 issues lead to the birth of Wanda & Vision's twins: Tommy & Billy West Coast Avengers #42 - 5 - Vision Quest. Vision is dismantled and put back together without human emotion West Coast Avengers #51 - 52 - The truth about Wanda & Vision's twins is revealed Avengers Vol 3 #10 - Wanda brings Wonder Man back from the dead Avengers vol 3 #500 - 503 - Disassembled. Wanda remembers the truth about her twins and things go very very badly House of M Wanda makes her way to #2 on the All Time Mutant decimation list with three simple words: No More Mutants Children's Crusade Wiccan and Speed search for Wanda who they believe they are the reincarnated souls of her twins Avengers vs X-Men Uncanny Avengers - The "Unity" squad.  Vision (Tom King) Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-the-hickmanverse/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:29:55 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=534779 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-the-hickmanverse/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-the-hickmanverse/feed/ 0 We're cutting it close but we're squeezing in a final Character Corner/Pull List episode of 2020. This has been a long, stressful year that's disrupted our  normal schedule but we didn't want to close out the year without one more episode. Plus, despite everything going on, it's actually been a really great year for comics. There's good stuff all around. Kriss has finally jumped into the Power Rangers books that Dpalm recommended and he really has been enjoying reading them. On the DC side, Scott Snyder's Dark Knights: Death Metal is coming close to an end and it's really good. As we've mentioned before, Death Metal has been a really good commentary on DC in trying to clean up the mess of their multiverse and their history of erasing their history. Hopefully they'll keep it up after this is all over. Oh and Tom King is back to wrap up his Batman/Catwoman story.  On the Marvel side, there's plenty to go around. There's the Star Wars books, particularly Darth Vader and when you couple those with the announcements from LucasFilms and it's all very exciting. Captain America is great, Miles Morales' Ultimatum story has wrapped up and there's plenty more. But the real thing to talk about is what Hickman is doing with the X-Men. Dawn of X has wrapped up with the X of Swords and Hickman once again proves he's playing the long game. As the man who wiped out the Captain Britain Corps, we didn't expect him to be the one to bring it back and then to do it through a X-Men story but that's exactly what he did. We're excited to see what he's going to continue to do with these X-Books and what's coming with Reign of X.  Oh and for 2021, we're getting back to the basics. We'll be kicking off 2021 with a Scarlet Witch and Vision Character Corner to coincide with WandaVision. And we're going to also then do a Comic Book Book Club on Invincible. So stay tuned. Issues: Power Rangers Saban's Go Go Power Rangers Vol 1 - 3 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol 1 - 6 Star Wars: Darth Vader #7 & #8 The Flash #763 & #764 Dark Knight Death Metal Dark Knights Death Metal #6 Dark Knight Death Metal - The Last Stories of the DC Universe Dark Knights Death Metal - The Secret Origin Dark Knights Death Metal - Speed Metal Action Comics #1028 Batman/Catwoman #1 Captain America #25  & #26 Miles Morales: Spider-Man #21 Excalibur #1 - #11 (Essential for the lead up to X of Swords) X of Swords Excalibur #12 X-Men #12 X  of Swords: Creation #1 X-Factor  #4 Wolverine #6 X-Force #13 Marauders #13 Hellions #5 New Mutants #13 Cable #5 Excalibur #13 X-Men #13 X of Swords:  Statis #1 X-Men #14 Marauders  #14 - 15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 Excalibur #15 X-Men #15 X of Swords: Destruction #1 X-Men #16 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: The Hickmanverse full false 1:06:48 We're cutting it close but we're squeezing in a final Character Corner/Pull List episode of 2020. This has been a long, stressful year that's disrupted our  normal schedule but we didn't want to close out the year without one more episode. Plus, despite everything going on, it's actually been a really great year for comics. There's good stuff all around. Kriss has finally jumped into the Power Rangers books that Dpalm recommended and he really has been enjoying reading them. On the DC side, Scott Snyder's Dark Knights: Death Metal is coming close to an end and it's really good. As we've mentioned before, Death Metal has been a really good commentary on DC in trying to clean up the mess of their multiverse and their history of erasing their history. Hopefully they'll keep it up after this is all over. Oh and Tom King is back to wrap up his Batman/Catwoman story.  On the Marvel side, there's plenty to go around. There's the Star Wars books, particularly Darth Vader and when you couple those with the announcements from LucasFilms and it's all very exciting. Captain America is great, Miles Morales' Ultimatum story has wrapped up and there's plenty more. But the real thing to talk about is what Hickman is doing with the X-Men. Dawn of X has wrapped up with the X of Swords and Hickman once again proves he's playing the long game. As the man who wiped out the Captain Britain Corps, we didn't expect him to be the one to bring it back and then to do it through a X-Men story but that's exactly what he did. We're excited to see what he's going to continue to do with these X-Books and what's coming with Reign of X.  Oh and for 2021, we're getting back to the basics. We'll be kicking off 2021 with a Scarlet Witch and Vision Character Corner to coincide with WandaVision. And we're going to also then do a Comic Book Book Club on Invincible. So stay tuned. Issues: Power Rangers Saban's Go Go Power Rangers Vol 1 - 3 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol 1 - 6 Star Wars: Darth Vader #7 & #8 The Flash #763 & #764 Dark Knight Death Metal Dark Knights Death Metal #6 Dark Knight Death Metal - The Last Stories of the DC Universe Dark Knights Death Metal - The Secret Origin Dark Knights Death Metal - Speed Metal Action Comics #1028 Batman/Catwoman #1 Captain America #25  & #26 Miles Morales: Spider-Man #21 Excalibur #1 - #11 (Essential for the lead up to X of Swords) X of Swords Excalibur #12 X-Men #12 X  of Swords: Creation #1 X-Factor  #4 Wolverine #6 X-Force #13 Marauders #13 Hellions #5 New Mutants #13 Cable #5 Excalibur #13 X-Men #13 X of Swords:  Statis #1 X-Men #14 Marauders  #14 - 15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 Excalibur #15 X-Men #15 X of Swords: Destruction #1 X-Men #16 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're cutting it close but we're squeezing in a final Character Corner/Pull List episode of 2020. This has been a long, stressful year that's disrupted our  normal schedule but we didn't want to close out the year without one more episode. Plus, despite everything going on, it's actually been a really great year for comics. There's good stuff all around. Kriss has finally jumped into the Power Rangers books that Dpalm recommended and he really has been enjoying reading them. On the DC side, Scott Snyder's Dark Knights: Death Metal is coming close to an end and it's really good. As we've mentioned before, Death Metal has been a really good commentary on DC in trying to clean up the mess of their multiverse and their history of erasing their history. Hopefully they'll keep it up after this is all over. Oh and Tom King is back to wrap up his Batman/Catwoman story.  On the Marvel side, there's plenty to go around. There's the Star Wars books, particularly Darth Vader and when you couple those with the announcements from LucasFilms and it's all very exciting. Captain America is great, Miles Morales' Ultimatum story has wrapped up and there's plenty more. But the real thing to talk about is what Hickman is doing with the X-Men. Dawn of X has wrapped up with the X of Swords and Hickman once again proves he's playing the long game. As the man who wiped out the Captain Britain Corps, we didn't expect him to be the one to bring it back and then to do it through a X-Men story but that's exactly what he did. We're excited to see what he's going to continue to do with these X-Books and what's coming with Reign of X.  Oh and for 2021, we're getting back to the basics. We'll be kicking off 2021 with a Scarlet Witch and Vision Character Corner to coincide with WandaVision. And we're going to also then do a Comic Book Book Club on Invincible. So stay tuned. Issues: Power Rangers Saban's Go Go Power Rangers Vol 1 - 3 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol 1 - 6 Star Wars: Darth Vader #7 & #8 The Flash #763 & #764 Dark Knight Death Metal Dark Knights Death Metal #6 Dark Knight Death Metal - The Last Stories of the DC Universe Dark Knights Death Metal - The Secret Origin Dark Knights Death Metal - Speed Metal Action Comics #1028 Batman/Catwoman #1 Captain America #25  & #26 Miles Morales: Spider-Man #21 Excalibur #1 - #11 (Essential for the lead up to X of Swords) X of Swords Excalibur #12 X-Men #12 X  of Swords: Creation #1 X-Factor  #4 Wolverine #6 X-Force #13 Marauders #13 Hellions #5 New Mutants #13 Cable #5 Excalibur #13 X-Men #13 X of Swords:  Statis #1 X-Men #14 Marauders  #14 - 15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 Excalibur #15 X-Men #15 X of Swords: Destruction #1 X-Men #16 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/miles-morales-brooklyns-spider-man/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:30:20 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=534540 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/miles-morales-brooklyns-spider-man/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/miles-morales-brooklyns-spider-man/feed/ 0 With the release of the Miles Morales: Spider-Man game for Playstation 4 & 5, it's the perfect time to do a follow-up on Miles Morales. Back in 2015 we did a Character Corner on Miles (Listen here). Since then a lot has happened. Matter of fact, around the time of that episode, Miles was making the huge transition from the 1610 Ultimate Universe to the main 616 universe through Jonathan Hickman's Secret Wars. The result of Secret Wars saw big changes for Miles as not only did he make it over to 616 but so did his family and friends. And with that Marvel now has two Spider-Men to play with: The elder Peter Parker who deals with the challenges of being Spider-Man as an adult and the teenage Miles Morales that still gives readers that classic "teenage Spider-Man angst".  The other big thing that's changed with Miles is that his creator Brian Michael Bendis finally passed the character along to another writer. Saladin Ahmed picked up the writing duties of Brooklyn's Spider-Man and not only has it been great, but the arc has tied directly back to Secret Wars and the fact that Miles & his family/friends are not from 616. It's been a great run so far and we can't wait to see how it all plays out.  Listen as we give the update on Miles and talk about how he's gone from new character 9 years ago to an unstoppable force that can't be too far from a live action debut. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 87 87 Miles Morales Brooklyn's Spider-Man full false 1:01:05 With the release of the Miles Morales: Spider-Man game for Playstation 4 & 5, it's the perfect time to do a follow-up on Miles Morales. Back in 2015 we did a Character Corner on Miles (Listen here). Since then a lot has happened. Matter of fact, around the time of that episode, Miles was making the huge transition from the 1610 Ultimate Universe to the main 616 universe through Jonathan Hickman's Secret Wars. The result of Secret Wars saw big changes for Miles as not only did he make it over to 616 but so did his family and friends. And with that Marvel now has two Spider-Men to play with: The elder Peter Parker who deals with the challenges of being Spider-Man as an adult and the teenage Miles Morales that still gives readers that classic "teenage Spider-Man angst".  The other big thing that's changed with Miles is that his creator Brian Michael Bendis finally passed the character along to another writer. Saladin Ahmed picked up the writing duties of Brooklyn's Spider-Man and not only has it been great, but the arc has tied directly back to Secret Wars and the fact that Miles & his family/friends are not from 616. It's been a great run so far and we can't wait to see how it all plays out.  Listen as we give the update on Miles and talk about how he's gone from new character 9 years ago to an unstoppable force that can't be too far from a live action debut. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  With the release of the Miles Morales: Spider-Man game for Playstation 4 & 5, it's the perfect time to do a follow-up on Miles Morales. Back in 2015 we did a Character Corner on Miles (Listen here). Since then a lot has happened. Matter of fact, around the time of that episode, Miles was making the huge transition from the 1610 Ultimate Universe to the main 616 universe through Jonathan Hickman's Secret Wars. The result of Secret Wars saw big changes for Miles as not only did he make it over to 616 but so did his family and friends. And with that Marvel now has two Spider-Men to play with: The elder Peter Parker who deals with the challenges of being Spider-Man as an adult and the teenage Miles Morales that still gives readers that classic "teenage Spider-Man angst".  The other big thing that's changed with Miles is that his creator Brian Michael Bendis finally passed the character along to another writer. Saladin Ahmed picked up the writing duties of Brooklyn's Spider-Man and not only has it been great, but the arc has tied directly back to Secret Wars and the fact that Miles & his family/friends are not from 616. It's been a great run so far and we can't wait to see how it all plays out.  Listen as we give the update on Miles and talk about how he's gone from new character 9 years ago to an unstoppable force that can't be too far from a live action debut. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/october-pull-list-it-all-matters/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=534450 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/october-pull-list-it-all-matters/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/october-pull-list-it-all-matters/feed/ 0 It’s that time again…time for another episode of the Pull List one the Character Corner podcast. Kriss caught up on what Scott Snyder did on Justice League and is doing with his anti-Crisis Crisis, Dark Knight Death Metal and we have thoughts.  Outside of the DC & Marvel super heroes, Power Rangers remains great and if you haven’t been reading the Star Wars books you’re really missing out. Seriously, you can’t call yourself a Star Wars fan and not be reading what’s happening in those books. The third Darth Vader series from Marvel continues the trend of great Vader books. This current one is set right after Empire Strikes Back and well, Emperor Palpatine is an asshole.    Over at Marvel, it’s X-Men everything. The X of Swords event is heating up but  . If you’re an X-Men fan you should be scared of what Hickman has up his sleeves. We’re slowly catching up on everything but one thing is clear: The X-Men are back. Every X-book is great and a must read. We're nervous because things are going well for the X-Men and X-Men stories always in with tragedy so we're now worried what's coming next (Nimrod is inevitable and yet we haven't seen any mention in a while).    And then there’s DC. Look, we’re hard on DC because well…we’ve been hurt before (see our live action movie rants). However, we’ve been overall pleasantly surprised by what they’ve done with Rebirth. What Scott Snyder has done the last year or so with Justice League and now Death Metal feels like finally someone is talking back to the leadership at DC and saying “all our history should matter and we should embrace it”. The conclusion of Death Metal and the fall out with Future State is very exciting. The problem is, there are still hints that the problems at the core of DC are still there. Like why when Snyder rolled off of Justice League to do an event that is literally destroying the DC multiverse….the Justice League book continued on with a new creative team like nothing was happening. At least now we're taking two steps forward and only one step back. That's still making progress. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: It All Matters full false 1:15:16 It’s that time again…time for another episode of the Pull List one the Character Corner podcast. Kriss caught up on what Scott Snyder did on Justice League and is doing with his anti-Crisis Crisis, Dark Knight Death Metal and we have thoughts.  Outside of the DC & Marvel super heroes, Power Rangers remains great and if you haven’t been reading the Star Wars books you’re really missing out. Seriously, you can’t call yourself a Star Wars fan and not be reading what’s happening in those books. The third Darth Vader series from Marvel continues the trend of great Vader books. This current one is set right after Empire Strikes Back and well, Emperor Palpatine is an asshole.    Over at Marvel, it’s X-Men everything. The X of Swords event is heating up but  . If you’re an X-Men fan you should be scared of what Hickman has up his sleeves. We’re slowly catching up on everything but one thing is clear: The X-Men are back. Every X-book is great and a must read. We're nervous because things are going well for the X-Men and X-Men stories always in with tragedy so we're now worried what's coming next (Nimrod is inevitable and yet we haven't seen any mention in a while).    And then there’s DC. Look, we’re hard on DC because well…we’ve been hurt before (see our live action movie rants). However, we’ve been overall pleasantly surprised by what they’ve done with Rebirth. What Scott Snyder has done the last year or so with Justice League and now Death Metal feels like finally someone is talking back to the leadership at DC and saying “all our history should matter and we should embrace it”. The conclusion of Death Metal and the fall out with Future State is very exciting. The problem is, there are still hints that the problems at the core of DC are still there. Like why when Snyder rolled off of Justice League to do an event that is literally destroying the DC multiverse….the Justice League book continued on with a new creative team like nothing was happening. At least now we're taking two steps forward and only one step back. That's still making progress. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  It’s that time again…time for another episode of the Pull List one the Character Corner podcast. Kriss caught up on what Scott Snyder did on Justice League and is doing with his anti-Crisis Crisis, Dark Knight Death Metal and we have thoughts.  Outside of the DC & Marvel super heroes, Power Rangers remains great and if you haven’t been reading the Star Wars books you’re really missing out. Seriously, you can’t call yourself a Star Wars fan and not be reading what’s happening in those books. The third Darth Vader series from Marvel continues the trend of great Vader books. This current one is set right after Empire Strikes Back and well, Emperor Palpatine is an asshole.    Over at Marvel, it’s X-Men everything. The X of Swords event is heating up but  . If you’re an X-Men fan you should be scared of what Hickman has up his sleeves. We’re slowly catching up on everything but one thing is clear: The X-Men are back. Every X-book is great and a must read. We're nervous because things are going well for the X-Men and X-Men stories always in with tragedy so we're now worried what's coming next (Nimrod is inevitable and yet we haven't seen any mention in a while).    And then there’s DC. Look, we’re hard on DC because well…we’ve been hurt before (see our live action movie rants). However, we’ve been overall pleasantly surprised by what they’ve done with Rebirth. What Scott Snyder has done the last year or so with Justice League and now Death Metal feels like finally someone is talking back to the leadership at DC and saying “all our history should matter and we should embrace it”. The conclusion of Death Metal and the fall out with Future State is very exciting. The problem is, there are still hints that the problems at the core of DC are still there. Like why when Snyder rolled off of Justice League to do an event that is literally destroying the DC multiverse….the Justice League book continued on with a new creative team like nothing was happening. At least now we're taking two steps forward and only one step back. That's still making progress. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superman-part-2-beacon-of-humanity/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:30:48 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=534364 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superman-part-2-beacon-of-humanity/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superman-part-2-beacon-of-humanity/feed/ 0 It is good to be back. After taking an impromptu hiatus in September  we're back with a new episode of the Character Corner. We're wrapping up our  Superman series with Part 2. We pick up right where we left with the aftermath of the Death of Superman after his epic fight with Doomsday. Like the first episode, while we talk about issues and storylines, we also focus a lot on the themes around the character and what he means. A lot of the more modern Superman takes show a much more well-rounded and human character than were shown in previous comic eras or even the movies. Superman struggling with being alien yet feeling as if he's one of us humans is a key plot point in a lot of stories. At their core, Superman stories have always really been the story of an immigrant integrating with society. This was a really fun episode to record. We also draw some parallels between Superman and other characters like Captain America, Cyclops and Spider-Man. Give it a listen. Also, we really do appreciate the 5 star reviews on iTunes. During this rough year, it's been great to hear from fans of our episodes. It really helps keep us motivated to do more. So keep leaving reviews and we'll keep reading them.   Issues: Reign of the Supermen Action Comics #687-688 Adventures of superman #500 - 502 Superman #78 - 79 Superman  Annual #5 Superman: The Ma of Steel #22 - 23 Superman: The  Man of Steel Annual #2 Superman: The Return of Superman Action Comics #689 - 692 Action Comics Annual #5 Adventures of Superman #503 - 505 Adventures of Superman Annual #5 Green  Lantern #46 Superman #80 - 83 Superman: The Man of Steel #24 - 26 Superman/Doomsday  Hunter/Prey Superman The Wedding Album Grant Morrison JLA (We're going to do a whole Character Corner on this run) Superman Red/Superman Blue Special #1 Superman #132 Adventures of Superman #555 Superman: Man of Tomorrow #10 Action Comics #742 Superman: The  Man of Steel #77 Superman #133 Adventures of Superman #556 Action Comics #743 Superman Red/Superman Blue Superman President Lex  (2003) Action Comics #773 Adventures of Superman #581 Adventures of Superman #586 President Luthor Secret Files and Origins #1 Superman Vo2 #162 Superman Vo2 #163 Superman Vo2 #164 Superman Vo2 #165 Superman: Lex 2000 #1 Superman: The Man of Steel #108 Superman: The Man of Steel #109 Superman: The Man of Steel #110 Infinite Crisis Superman: Camelot Falls Superman #654 Superman #655 Superman #656 Superman #657 Superman #658 Superman #662 Superman #663 Superman #664 Superman #667 Superman #668 Superman Annual #13 Superman: Last Son of Krypton Action Comics #844 - 846, #851, #866-870 Action Comics Annual #11 Superman: For Tomorrow Superman #204 - 2015 Final Crisis Superman: New Krypton Superman: New Krypton Special #1 Superman #681 Adventure Comics Special Featuring Guardian #1 Action Comics #871 Supergirl Vol 5 #35 Superman #682 Action Comics #872 Supergirl Vol 5 #36 Superman #683 Action Comics #873 Superman Grounded New 52 Doomsday Clock Non-Canon Injustice Superman: Red Son Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 86 86 Superman Part 2 Beacon of Humanity full false 1:39:54 It is good to be back. After taking an impromptu hiatus in September  we're back with a new episode of the Character Corner. We're wrapping up our  Superman series with Part 2. We pick up right where we left with the aftermath of the Death of Superman after his epic fight with Doomsday. Like the first episode, while we talk about issues and storylines, we also focus a lot on the themes around the character and what he means. A lot of the more modern Superman takes show a much more well-rounded and human character than were shown in previous comic eras or even the movies. Superman struggling with being alien yet feeling as if he's one of us humans is a key plot point in a lot of stories. At their core, Superman stories have always really been the story of an immigrant integrating with society. This was a really fun episode to record. We also draw some parallels between Superman and other characters like Captain America, Cyclops and Spider-Man. Give it a listen. Also, we really do appreciate the 5 star reviews on iTunes. During this rough year, it's been great to hear from fans of our episodes. It really helps keep us motivated to do more. So keep leaving reviews and we'll keep reading them.   Issues: Reign of the Supermen Action Comics #687-688 Adventures of superman #500 - 502 Superman #78 - 79 Superman  Annual #5 Superman: The Ma of Steel #22 - 23 Superman: The  Man of Steel Annual #2 Superman: The Return of Superman Action Comics #689 - 692 Action Comics Annual #5 Adventures of Superman #503 - 505 Adventures of Superman Annual #5 Green  Lantern #46 Superman #80 - 83 Superman: The Man of Steel #24 - 26 Superman/Doomsday  Hunter/Prey Superman The Wedding Album Grant Morrison JLA (We're going to do a whole Character Corner on this run) Superman Red/Superman Blue Special #1 Superman #132 Adventures of Superman #555 Superman: Man of Tomorrow #10 Action Comics #742 Superman: The  Man of Steel #77 Superman #133 Adventures of Superman #556 Action Comics #743 Superman Red/Superman Blue Superman President Lex  (2003) Action Comics #773 Adventures of Superman #581 Adventures of Superman #586 President Luthor Secret Files and Origins #1 Superman Vo2 #162 Superman Vo2 #163 Superman Vo2 #164 Superman Vo2 #165 Superman: Lex 2000 #1 Superman: The Man of Steel #108 Superman: The Man of Steel #109 Superman: The Man of Steel #110 Infinite Crisis Superman: Camelot Falls Superman #654 Superman #655 Superman #656 Superman #657 Superman #658 Superman #662 Superman #663 Superman #664 Superman #667 Superman #668 Superman Annual #13 Superman: Last Son of Krypton Action Comics #844 - 846, #851, #866-870 Action Comics Annual #11 Superman: For Tomorrow Superman #204 - 2015 Final Crisis Superman: New Krypton Superman: New Krypton Special #1 Superman #681 Adventure Comics Special Featuring Guardian #1 Action Comics #871 Supergirl Vol 5 #35 Superman #682 Action Comics #872 Supergirl Vol 5 #36 Superman #683 Action Comics #873 Superman Grounded New 52 Doomsday Clock Non-Canon Injustice Superman: Red Son Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  It is good to be back. After taking an impromptu hiatus in September  we're back with a new episode of the Character Corner. We're wrapping up our  Superman series with Part 2. We pick up right where we left with the aftermath of the Death of Superman after his epic fight with Doomsday. Like the first episode, while we talk about issues and storylines, we also focus a lot on the themes around the character and what he means. A lot of the more modern Superman takes show a much more well-rounded and human character than were shown in previous comic eras or even the movies. Superman struggling with being alien yet feeling as if he's one of us humans is a key plot point in a lot of stories. At their core, Superman stories have always really been the story of an immigrant integrating with society. This was a really fun episode to record. We also draw some parallels between Superman and other characters like Captain America, Cyclops and Spider-Man. Give it a listen. Also, we really do appreciate the 5 star reviews on iTunes. During this rough year, it's been great to hear from fans of our episodes. It really helps keep us motivated to do more. So keep leaving reviews and we'll keep reading them.   Issues: Reign of the Supermen Action Comics #687-688 Adventures of superman #500 - 502 Superman #78 - 79 Superman  Annual #5 Superman: The Ma of Steel #22 - 23 Superman: The  Man of Steel Annual #2 Superman: The Return of Superman Action Comics #689 - 692 Action Comics Annual #5 Adventures of Superman #503 - 505 Adventures of Superman Annual #5 Green  Lantern #46 Superman #80 - 83 Superman: The Man of Steel #24 - 26 Superman/Doomsday  Hunter/Prey Superman The Wedding Album Grant Morrison JLA (We're going to do a whole Character Corner on this run) Superman Red/Superman Blue Special #1 Superman #132 Adventures of Superman #555 Superman: Man of Tomorrow #10 Action Comics #742 Superman: The  Man of Steel #77 Superman #133 Adventures of Superman #556 Action Comics #743 Superman Red/Superman Blue Superman President Lex  (2003) Action Comics #773 Adventures of Superman #581 Adventures of Superman #586 President Luthor Secret Files and Origins #1 Superman Vo2 #162 Superman Vo2 #163 Superman Vo2 #164 Superman Vo2 #165 Superman: Lex 2000 #1 Superman: The Man of Steel #108 Superman: The Man of Steel #109 Superman: The Man of Steel #110 Infinite Crisis Superman: Camelot Falls Superman #654 Superman #655 Superman #656 Superman #657 Superman #658 Superman #662 Superman #663 Superman #664 Superman #667 Superman #668 Superman Annual #13 Superman: Last Son of Krypton Action Comics #844 - 846, #851, #866-870 Action Comics Annual #11 Superman: For Tomorrow Superman #204 - 2015 Final Crisis Superman: New Krypton Superman: New Krypton Special #1 Superman #681 Adventure Comics Special Featuring Guardian #1 Action Comics #871 Supergirl Vol 5 #35 Superman #682 Action Comics #872 Supergirl Vol 5 #36 Superman #683 Action Comics #873 Superman Grounded New 52 Doomsday Clock Non-Canon Injustice Superman: Red Son Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superman-part-1-its-a-bird-its-a-plane/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:00:10 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=533750 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superman-part-1-its-a-bird-its-a-plane/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superman-part-1-its-a-bird-its-a-plane/feed/ 1 We're back with another Character Corner episode. This time we're diving into the first part of a two part series on the man himself, Superman. Created in 1938 by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, Superman is the first superhero and is the birth of the Golden Age. The first part of this series is going to focus more on the overall history and context of Superman and not really digging into the stories too much. Mainly because there’s so much. This is once again a Golden Age character and perhaps the most important character in comic book history. There have been some changes here and there but Superman has largely remained the same compared to other characters (go dive into the histories of Wonder Woman or Hawkman). Superman also had the benefit of radio serials (Over 2000 episodes) that were aimed at kids that really helped the character take root. From 1941 - 1970, under editor Mort Weisinger, Superman stories spend nearly 3 decades finding their footing. While there are definitely stories here that resonate, this time period is really about setting up the overall characterization of who Superman really is. And it's a good foundation that anyone looking to make a live action Superman should look at (Looking at you Zack Snyder). In this episode we explore the 'who is he?' of Superman leading up to Crisis and then jump into John Byrne's Man of Steel which sets the stage of who Post-Crisis Superman is and is the Superman that is the model for all those that come after. We then end with the Death of Superman (Superman #75) which Dpalm makes a solid argument for the beginning of the death of comics. Before we jump into that though, Kriss and Dpalm take some time to talk about the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Boseman's death hits so hard because he was becoming a legend not just because of the characters he played on screen but because of who he was off of it.  Issues: Key Issues Action Comics #1 - First appearance of Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane Superman #1 - First appearance Jonathan and Martha Kent  Action Comics #23 - First appearance of The Daily Star/Daily Planet   Superman #7  - First appearance of Perry White  Action Comics #6 (unnamed cameo), Radio serial (April 15 1940), Superman #13  - First appearance of Jimmy Olsen Superman #76 - First official meeting of Batman and Superman Key Villain Appearances Action Comics #23 - First appearance of Lex Luther Action Comics #242 - First appearance of Brainiac   Superboy #68  - First appearance of Bizarro Adventure comics #283 - First appearance General Zod  Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 - First appearance of Darkseid Powers Flight - Comes in the second episode of the radio serial Action Comics #11 - X-Ray vision & super hearinng Action Comics #20 - Super human breath Superman #129 - Freeze breath Superman #146 - All of his powers except strength come from the Earth's sun Action Comics #300 - All of his powers (even strength) come from the Earth's sun and are taken away by red sunlight Superman #61 - Kryptonite first appears in the comics (mentioned on radio 6 years before) Crisis on Infinite Earths DC's Legends 1 - 6 - John Ostrander John Byrne's Man of Steel 1 - 6 - retells the story origin of Superman Post Crisis Superman The Man of Steel (These volumes collect Superman, Action Comics and Adventures of Superman) Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 The Death of Superman Superman The Man of Steel #18 Justice League of America #69 Superman #74 Adventures of Superman #497 Action Comics #684 Superman The Man of Steel #19 Superman #75 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 85 85 Superman Part 1: It's a Bird, It's a Plane full false 1:41:13 We're back with another Character Corner episode. This time we're diving into the first part of a two part series on the man himself, Superman. Created in 1938 by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, Superman is the first superhero and is the birth of the Golden Age. The first part of this series is going to focus more on the overall history and context of Superman and not really digging into the stories too much. Mainly because there’s so much. This is once again a Golden Age character and perhaps the most important character in comic book history. There have been some changes here and there but Superman has largely remained the same compared to other characters (go dive into the histories of Wonder Woman or Hawkman). Superman also had the benefit of radio serials (Over 2000 episodes) that were aimed at kids that really helped the character take root. From 1941 - 1970, under editor Mort Weisinger, Superman stories spend nearly 3 decades finding their footing. While there are definitely stories here that resonate, this time period is really about setting up the overall characterization of who Superman really is. And it's a good foundation that anyone looking to make a live action Superman should look at (Looking at you Zack Snyder). In this episode we explore the 'who is he?' of Superman leading up to Crisis and then jump into John Byrne's Man of Steel which sets the stage of who Post-Crisis Superman is and is the Superman that is the model for all those that come after. We then end with the Death of Superman (Superman #75) which Dpalm makes a solid argument for the beginning of the death of comics. Before we jump into that though, Kriss and Dpalm take some time to talk about the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Boseman's death hits so hard because he was becoming a legend not just because of the characters he played on screen but because of who he was off of it.  Issues: Key Issues Action Comics #1 - First appearance of Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane Superman #1 - First appearance Jonathan and Martha Kent  Action Comics #23 - First appearance of The Daily Star/Daily Planet   Superman #7  - First appearance of Perry White  Action Comics #6 (unnamed cameo), Radio serial (April 15 1940), Superman #13  - First appearance of Jimmy Olsen Superman #76 - First official meeting of Batman and Superman Key Villain Appearances Action Comics #23 - First appearance of Lex Luther Action Comics #242 - First appearance of Brainiac   Superboy #68  - First appearance of Bizarro Adventure comics #283 - First appearance General Zod  Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 - First appearance of Darkseid Powers Flight - Comes in the second episode of the radio serial Action Comics #11 - X-Ray vision & super hearinng Action Comics #20 - Super human breath Superman #129 - Freeze breath Superman #146 - All of his powers except strength come from the Earth's sun Action Comics #300 - All of his powers (even strength) come from the Earth's sun and are taken away by red sunlight Superman #61 - Kryptonite first appears in the comics (mentioned on radio 6 years before) Crisis on Infinite Earths DC's Legends 1 - 6 - John Ostrander John Byrne's Man of Steel 1 - 6 - retells the story origin of Superman Post Crisis Superman The Man of Steel (These volumes collect Superman, Action Comics and Adventures of Superman) Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 The Death of Superman Superman The Man of Steel #18 Justice League of America #69 Superman #74 Adventures of Superman #497 Action Comics #684 Superman The Man of Steel #19 Superman #75 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with another Character Corner episode. This time we're diving into the first part of a two part series on the man himself, Superman. Created in 1938 by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, Superman is the first superhero and is the birth of the Golden Age. The first part of this series is going to focus more on the overall history and context of Superman and not really digging into the stories too much. Mainly because there’s so much. This is once again a Golden Age character and perhaps the most important character in comic book history. There have been some changes here and there but Superman has largely remained the same compared to other characters (go dive into the histories of Wonder Woman or Hawkman). Superman also had the benefit of radio serials (Over 2000 episodes) that were aimed at kids that really helped the character take root. From 1941 - 1970, under editor Mort Weisinger, Superman stories spend nearly 3 decades finding their footing. While there are definitely stories here that resonate, this time period is really about setting up the overall characterization of who Superman really is. And it's a good foundation that anyone looking to make a live action Superman should look at (Looking at you Zack Snyder). In this episode we explore the 'who is he?' of Superman leading up to Crisis and then jump into John Byrne's Man of Steel which sets the stage of who Post-Crisis Superman is and is the Superman that is the model for all those that come after. We then end with the Death of Superman (Superman #75) which Dpalm makes a solid argument for the beginning of the death of comics. Before we jump into that though, Kriss and Dpalm take some time to talk about the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Boseman's death hits so hard because he was becoming a legend not just because of the characters he played on screen but because of who he was off of it.  Issues: Key Issues Action Comics #1 - First appearance of Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane Superman #1 - First appearance Jonathan and Martha Kent  Action Comics #23 - First appearance of The Daily Star/Daily Planet   Superman #7  - First appearance of Perry White  Action Comics #6 (unnamed cameo), Radio serial (April 15 1940), Superman #13  - First appearance of Jimmy Olsen Superman #76 - First official meeting of Batman and Superman Key Villain Appearances Action Comics #23 - First appearance of Lex Luther Action Comics #242 - First appearance of Brainiac   Superboy #68  - First appearance of Bizarro Adventure comics #283 - First appearance General Zod  Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 - First appearance of Darkseid Powers Flight - Comes in the second episode of the radio serial Action Comics #11 - X-Ray vision & super hearinng Action Comics #20 - Super human breath Superman #129 - Freeze breath Superman #146 - All of his powers except strength come from the Earth's sun Action Comics #300 - All of his powers (even strength) come from the Earth's sun and are taken away by red sunlight Superman #61 - Kryptonite first appears in the comics (mentioned on radio 6 years before) Crisis on Infinite Earths DC's Legends 1 - 6 - John Ostrander John Byrne's Man of Steel 1 - 6 - retells the story origin of Superman Post Crisis Superman The Man of Steel (These volumes collect Superman, Action Comics and Adventures of Superman) Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 The Death of Superman Superman The Man of Steel #18 Justice League of America #69 Superman #74 Adventures of Superman #497 Action Comics #684 Superman The Man of Steel #19 Superman #75 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-beware-the-trees/ Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:00:25 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=533109 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-beware-the-trees/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-beware-the-trees/feed/ 0 Covid made the release of comics a little wonky. But we're finally getting back to a normal schedule so the Pull List is back. We actually have a lot of books to talk about. One thing we do ask though is...when the hell is Saga coming back? It's been almost two years since we got an issues and it really drives home the fact that when it comes to independent books, nothing is guaranteed...even if it's super popular. Outside of the big 2, Dpalm sings the praises once again of the Power Ranger books and he might have even convinced Kriss to pick it up. Over at DC, we really need to talk about how great the Flash run of Williamson has been. We know he's coming to the end of his time on the book and of course like everything with Barry, Eobard Thawne is proving why he is the Flash's greatest enemy.  For Marvel, the Star Wars books are still great but the biggest thing right now is the Empyre event that's going on. While it seems to really be an Avengers/Fantastic Four event, X-Men #10 involves Vulcan and ties into Empyre while also setting up for the big X-Men even coming this fall. Also, if you've been reading X-Force then you know there's a lot of similarities between what that team has been dealing with and the Cotati threat in Empyre.   Issues: Power Rangers Ranger Slayer Ninja Turtles Star Wars Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Star Wars DC The Flash Latest #758 Young Justice Legion of Superheroes Deceased Marvel X-Men #10 X-Factor #1 X-Force New Mutants Venom Amazing Spider-Man Fantastic Four Empyre   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: Beware the Trees full false 45:01 Covid made the release of comics a little wonky. But we're finally getting back to a normal schedule so the Pull List is back. We actually have a lot of books to talk about. One thing we do ask though is...when the hell is Saga coming back? It's been almost two years since we got an issues and it really drives home the fact that when it comes to independent books, nothing is guaranteed...even if it's super popular. Outside of the big 2, Dpalm sings the praises once again of the Power Ranger books and he might have even convinced Kriss to pick it up. Over at DC, we really need to talk about how great the Flash run of Williamson has been. We know he's coming to the end of his time on the book and of course like everything with Barry, Eobard Thawne is proving why he is the Flash's greatest enemy.  For Marvel, the Star Wars books are still great but the biggest thing right now is the Empyre event that's going on. While it seems to really be an Avengers/Fantastic Four event, X-Men #10 involves Vulcan and ties into Empyre while also setting up for the big X-Men even coming this fall. Also, if you've been reading X-Force then you know there's a lot of similarities between what that team has been dealing with and the Cotati threat in Empyre.   Issues: Power Rangers Ranger Slayer Ninja Turtles Star Wars Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Star Wars DC The Flash Latest #758 Young Justice Legion of Superheroes Deceased Marvel X-Men #10 X-Factor #1 X-Force New Mutants Venom Amazing Spider-Man Fantastic Four Empyre   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Covid made the release of comics a little wonky. But we're finally getting back to a normal schedule so the Pull List is back. We actually have a lot of books to talk about. One thing we do ask though is...when the hell is Saga coming back? It's been almost two years since we got an issues and it really drives home the fact that when it comes to independent books, nothing is guaranteed...even if it's super popular. Outside of the big 2, Dpalm sings the praises once again of the Power Ranger books and he might have even convinced Kriss to pick it up. Over at DC, we really need to talk about how great the Flash run of Williamson has been. We know he's coming to the end of his time on the book and of course like everything with Barry, Eobard Thawne is proving why he is the Flash's greatest enemy.  For Marvel, the Star Wars books are still great but the biggest thing right now is the Empyre event that's going on. While it seems to really be an Avengers/Fantastic Four event, X-Men #10 involves Vulcan and ties into Empyre while also setting up for the big X-Men even coming this fall. Also, if you've been reading X-Force then you know there's a lot of similarities between what that team has been dealing with and the Cotati threat in Empyre.   Issues: Power Rangers Ranger Slayer Ninja Turtles Star Wars Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Star Wars DC The Flash Latest #758 Young Justice Legion of Superheroes Deceased Marvel X-Men #10 X-Factor #1 X-Force New Mutants Venom Amazing Spider-Man Fantastic Four Empyre   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nick-spencer-part-3-revisiting-secret-empire/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:50:57 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=532768 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nick-spencer-part-3-revisiting-secret-empire/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/nick-spencer-part-3-revisiting-secret-empire/feed/ 0 Kriss, Dpalm and Justin wrap up their revisit of Nick Spencer's Captain America run with the Secret Empire tie-in issues for both Captain America books as well as the Secret Empire cross-over event itself. As with the Captain America solo books, we discuss how relevant and timely some of the things Spencer brings  up are. From how evil Steve Rogers talks about Inhumans to  how easy it is to get so many people onboard with fascism when they think it personally benefits them.  Part 1 (Sam Wilson) and Part 2 (Steve Rogers) are on the Premium feed for Premium members. Issues: Captain America Steve Rogers #16 - #19 Captain America Sam Wilson #22 - 25 Secret Empire Free Comic Book Day Issue Secret Empire #0 Secret Empire #1 - 10 Secret Empire Omega Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Nick Spencer Run Part 3 Secret Empire full false 59:37 Kriss, Dpalm and Justin wrap up their revisit of Nick Spencer's Captain America run with the Secret Empire tie-in issues for both Captain America books as well as the Secret Empire cross-over event itself. As with the Captain America solo books, we discuss how relevant and timely some of the things Spencer brings  up are. From how evil Steve Rogers talks about Inhumans to  how easy it is to get so many people onboard with fascism when they think it personally benefits them.  Part 1 (Sam Wilson) and Part 2 (Steve Rogers) are on the Premium feed for Premium members. Issues: Captain America Steve Rogers #16 - #19 Captain America Sam Wilson #22 - 25 Secret Empire Free Comic Book Day Issue Secret Empire #0 Secret Empire #1 - 10 Secret Empire Omega Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Kriss, Dpalm and Justin wrap up their revisit of Nick Spencer's Captain America run with the Secret Empire tie-in issues for both Captain America books as well as the Secret Empire cross-over event itself. As with the Captain America solo books, we discuss how relevant and timely some of the things Spencer brings  up are. From how evil Steve Rogers talks about Inhumans to  how easy it is to get so many people onboard with fascism when they think it personally benefits them.  Part 1 (Sam Wilson) and Part 2 (Steve Rogers) are on the Premium feed for Premium members. Issues: Captain America Steve Rogers #16 - #19 Captain America Sam Wilson #22 - 25 Secret Empire Free Comic Book Day Issue Secret Empire #0 Secret Empire #1 - 10 Secret Empire Omega Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Comic Book Book Club, Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-america-part-2-the-other-captains/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:56:05 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=532571 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-america-part-2-the-other-captains/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-america-part-2-the-other-captains/feed/ 0 Nothing like squeezing in one more Character Corner episode at the 11th hour.  Anyway, Kriss and Dpalm are back with Part 2 of their Captain America Character Corner. In the first episode we covered Steve Rogers and in this episode we cover all the other men that have held the Shield (Minus Sam since we covered Sam a few years ago). While Steve Rogers was a Golden Age Character that eventually made his way to the Silver Age in Avengers #4, Marvel had published some comics with Captain America appearing in the 50's. Never to let mess continuity get in the way, Marvel decided to give us some interesting characters to fill in those gaps. Some where noble (William Nasland and Jeff Mace). Others...not so much. There's a recurring theme with the replacements of Cap. We go through the good and the bad. Issues: After WWII - What If Vol 1 Issue #4 William Nasland & Fred davis Jeff Mace (Also check out Captain America: Patriot) Cap of the 50's Captain America #153  - William Burnside & Jack Monroe - First Appearance  Captain America #232 - William Burnside returns as Grand Director John Walker Captain America #323 - First appearance as Super Patriot Captain America #333 - Takes over as new Captain America Bucky Barnes Brubaker Run  Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 2 (Issues 31 - 36) Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 3 (Issues 37 - 42) Captain America: The Man with No Face (Issues 43 - 48) Captain America: Road to Reborn (Issues 49 - 50, 600 - 601) Captain America: Two Americas (Issues 602 - 605) Captain America: No Escape (Issues 606 - 610) Captain America: Trial of Captain America (Issues 611 - 615) Captain America: Prisoner of War (Issues 616 - 619) Isiah Bradley Truth: Red, White and Black Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 84 84 Captain America Part 2 The Other Captains full false 59:26 Nothing like squeezing in one more Character Corner episode at the 11th hour.  Anyway, Kriss and Dpalm are back with Part 2 of their Captain America Character Corner. In the first episode we covered Steve Rogers and in this episode we cover all the other men that have held the Shield (Minus Sam since we covered Sam a few years ago). While Steve Rogers was a Golden Age Character that eventually made his way to the Silver Age in Avengers #4, Marvel had published some comics with Captain America appearing in the 50's. Never to let mess continuity get in the way, Marvel decided to give us some interesting characters to fill in those gaps. Some where noble (William Nasland and Jeff Mace). Others...not so much. There's a recurring theme with the replacements of Cap. We go through the good and the bad. Issues: After WWII - What If Vol 1 Issue #4 William Nasland & Fred davis Jeff Mace (Also check out Captain America: Patriot) Cap of the 50's Captain America #153  - William Burnside & Jack Monroe - First Appearance  Captain America #232 - William Burnside returns as Grand Director John Walker Captain America #323 - First appearance as Super Patriot Captain America #333 - Takes over as new Captain America Bucky Barnes Brubaker Run  Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 2 (Issues 31 - 36) Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 3 (Issues 37 - 42) Captain America: The Man with No Face (Issues 43 - 48) Captain America: Road to Reborn (Issues 49 - 50, 600 - 601) Captain America: Two Americas (Issues 602 - 605) Captain America: No Escape (Issues 606 - 610) Captain America: Trial of Captain America (Issues 611 - 615) Captain America: Prisoner of War (Issues 616 - 619) Isiah Bradley Truth: Red, White and Black Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Nothing like squeezing in one more Character Corner episode at the 11th hour.  Anyway, Kriss and Dpalm are back with Part 2 of their Captain America Character Corner. In the first episode we covered Steve Rogers and in this episode we cover all the other men that have held the Shield (Minus Sam since we covered Sam a few years ago). While Steve Rogers was a Golden Age Character that eventually made his way to the Silver Age in Avengers #4, Marvel had published some comics with Captain America appearing in the 50's. Never to let mess continuity get in the way, Marvel decided to give us some interesting characters to fill in those gaps. Some where noble (William Nasland and Jeff Mace). Others...not so much. There's a recurring theme with the replacements of Cap. We go through the good and the bad. Issues: After WWII - What If Vol 1 Issue #4 William Nasland & Fred davis Jeff Mace (Also check out Captain America: Patriot) Cap of the 50's Captain America #153  - William Burnside & Jack Monroe - First Appearance  Captain America #232 - William Burnside returns as Grand Director John Walker Captain America #323 - First appearance as Super Patriot Captain America #333 - Takes over as new Captain America Bucky Barnes Brubaker Run  Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 2 (Issues 31 - 36) Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 3 (Issues 37 - 42) Captain America: The Man with No Face (Issues 43 - 48) Captain America: Road to Reborn (Issues 49 - 50, 600 - 601) Captain America: Two Americas (Issues 602 - 605) Captain America: No Escape (Issues 606 - 610) Captain America: Trial of Captain America (Issues 611 - 615) Captain America: Prisoner of War (Issues 616 - 619) Isiah Bradley Truth: Red, White and Black Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-america-part-1-steve-rogers/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:11:02 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=532413 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-america-part-1-steve-rogers/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-america-part-1-steve-rogers/feed/ 0 We're back with a new episode of the Character Corner and this time we're covering the legend himself: Captain America Steve Rogers. This will actually be a two part episode with the second episode focusing on the other holders of the shield (Bucky, Sam, Isaiah and others).  For this episode though, we wanted to focus on Steve Rogers and some of the key runs for the character and how much of a symbol he is for the Marvel Comic universe. For those that falsely claim that comics today are "too political", it's clear they've never read a Captain America book because politics runs deep in these issues. Hell, the Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire run (oh look at that, not the first time Secret Empire was used in a Captain America book) ends with Steve giving up the shield and becoming Nomad in a story that is a direct response to Nixon and Watergate that was happening around the same time. We're also using this to springboard into our rerun of Nick Spencer's run and to show how Spencer's run builds on stories that came before it. There is a recurring theme in Captain America books about Steve being discredited and the lesson being "don't just blindly follow symbols" Issues: Golden Age Captain America Comics #1 - First appearance of Steve Rogers/Captain America, James Buchanan"Bucky" Barnes, First appearance of Red Skull George Maxon (decoy) Captain America Comics #7 - First Appearance of Johann Schmidt as the real Red Skull Key First Appearances Avengers #4 - First Appearance of Silver Age Cap/Joins the Avengers Avengers #6/ Sgt Fury and His Howlinng Commandos #8 - First Appearance of Baron Zemo (Heinrich Zemo) Tales of Suspense #75 - First Appearance of Sharon Carter Tales of Suspense #77  - First Appearance of Peggy Carter Strange Tales #135 Sgt Fury and his Howling Commandos #5 - First Appearance of Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker  Captain America #117 - First Appearance of Sam Wilson Key Issues Captain America #290 - 301 Death of the Red Skull #290 - First appearance of Sinthea Schmidt/Mother Superior (Sin, daughter or Red Skull) #298 tells the full origin of the Red Skull Captain America and The Falcon: Secret Empire Mark Gruenwald Issues #307 - #443 Issues #323 - First Appearance of John Walker aka US Agent Brubaker's Run Captain America: Winter Solder Vol 1 Captain America: Winter Soldier Vol 2 Captain America: Red Menace Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 1 Hickman's Avengers run Avengers Standoff Assault on Pleasant Hill  Spencer's Captain America Run Coates Captain America Run The rest of Brubaker's run will be talked about during episode 2 when we talk about Bucky's time as Captain America. We've also talked several times about Hickman's Avengers Run that covers what happened with the Illuminati, New Avengers and Time Runs out in other episodes. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 83 83 Captain America Part 1 Steve Rogers full false 1:15:05 We're back with a new episode of the Character Corner and this time we're covering the legend himself: Captain America Steve Rogers. This will actually be a two part episode with the second episode focusing on the other holders of the shield (Bucky, Sam, Isaiah and others).  For this episode though, we wanted to focus on Steve Rogers and some of the key runs for the character and how much of a symbol he is for the Marvel Comic universe. For those that falsely claim that comics today are "too political", it's clear they've never read a Captain America book because politics runs deep in these issues. Hell, the Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire run (oh look at that, not the first time Secret Empire was used in a Captain America book) ends with Steve giving up the shield and becoming Nomad in a story that is a direct response to Nixon and Watergate that was happening around the same time. We're also using this to springboard into our rerun of Nick Spencer's run and to show how Spencer's run builds on stories that came before it. There is a recurring theme in Captain America books about Steve being discredited and the lesson being "don't just blindly follow symbols" Issues: Golden Age Captain America Comics #1 - First appearance of Steve Rogers/Captain America, James Buchanan"Bucky" Barnes, First appearance of Red Skull George Maxon (decoy) Captain America Comics #7 - First Appearance of Johann Schmidt as the real Red Skull Key First Appearances Avengers #4 - First Appearance of Silver Age Cap/Joins the Avengers Avengers #6/ Sgt Fury and His Howlinng Commandos #8 - First Appearance of Baron Zemo (Heinrich Zemo) Tales of Suspense #75 - First Appearance of Sharon Carter Tales of Suspense #77  - First Appearance of Peggy Carter Strange Tales #135 Sgt Fury and his Howling Commandos #5 - First Appearance of Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker  Captain America #117 - First Appearance of Sam Wilson Key Issues Captain America #290 - 301 Death of the Red Skull #290 - First appearance of Sinthea Schmidt/Mother Superior (Sin, daughter or Red Skull) #298 tells the full origin of the Red Skull Captain America and The Falcon: Secret Empire Mark Gruenwald Issues #307 - #443 Issues #323 - First Appearance of John Walker aka US Agent Brubaker's Run Captain America: Winter Solder Vol 1 Captain America: Winter Soldier Vol 2 Captain America: Red Menace Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 1 Hickman's Avengers run Avengers Standoff Assault on Pleasant Hill  Spencer's Captain America Run Coates Captain America Run The rest of Brubaker's run will be talked about during episode 2 when we talk about Bucky's time as Captain America. We've also talked several times about Hickman's Avengers Run that covers what happened with the Illuminati, New Avengers and Time Runs out in other episodes. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with a new episode of the Character Corner and this time we're covering the legend himself: Captain America Steve Rogers. This will actually be a two part episode with the second episode focusing on the other holders of the shield (Bucky, Sam, Isaiah and others).  For this episode though, we wanted to focus on Steve Rogers and some of the key runs for the character and how much of a symbol he is for the Marvel Comic universe. For those that falsely claim that comics today are "too political", it's clear they've never read a Captain America book because politics runs deep in these issues. Hell, the Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire run (oh look at that, not the first time Secret Empire was used in a Captain America book) ends with Steve giving up the shield and becoming Nomad in a story that is a direct response to Nixon and Watergate that was happening around the same time. We're also using this to springboard into our rerun of Nick Spencer's run and to show how Spencer's run builds on stories that came before it. There is a recurring theme in Captain America books about Steve being discredited and the lesson being "don't just blindly follow symbols" Issues: Golden Age Captain America Comics #1 - First appearance of Steve Rogers/Captain America, James Buchanan"Bucky" Barnes, First appearance of Red Skull George Maxon (decoy) Captain America Comics #7 - First Appearance of Johann Schmidt as the real Red Skull Key First Appearances Avengers #4 - First Appearance of Silver Age Cap/Joins the Avengers Avengers #6/ Sgt Fury and His Howlinng Commandos #8 - First Appearance of Baron Zemo (Heinrich Zemo) Tales of Suspense #75 - First Appearance of Sharon Carter Tales of Suspense #77  - First Appearance of Peggy Carter Strange Tales #135 Sgt Fury and his Howling Commandos #5 - First Appearance of Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker  Captain America #117 - First Appearance of Sam Wilson Key Issues Captain America #290 - 301 Death of the Red Skull #290 - First appearance of Sinthea Schmidt/Mother Superior (Sin, daughter or Red Skull) #298 tells the full origin of the Red Skull Captain America and The Falcon: Secret Empire Mark Gruenwald Issues #307 - #443 Issues #323 - First Appearance of John Walker aka US Agent Brubaker's Run Captain America: Winter Solder Vol 1 Captain America: Winter Soldier Vol 2 Captain America: Red Menace Captain America: The Death of Captain America Vol 1 Hickman's Avengers run Avengers Standoff Assault on Pleasant Hill  Spencer's Captain America Run Coates Captain America Run The rest of Brubaker's run will be talked about during episode 2 when we talk about Bucky's time as Captain America. We've also talked several times about Hickman's Avengers Run that covers what happened with the Illuminati, New Avengers and Time Runs out in other episodes. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-incredible-immortal-hulk/ Sat, 30 May 2020 11:24:39 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=532286 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-incredible-immortal-hulk/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-incredible-immortal-hulk/feed/ 1 We're finally back with a proper Character Corner. We get back to our roots with this episode. We're not doing Creator Spotlight runs or a Comic Book Book Club. No this time we're just going to take one character and tackle their history and we go for a big one: The Hulk. Created in May of 1962 (seriously, we didn't plan on doing this episode in May, it just happened), Bruce Banner/The Hulk is an interesting character from Marvel in that his first appearance is is own solo book (Incredible Hulk #1). A lot of other big names from Marvel & DC got their first starts not in their own solo books, but as part of anthology series. The Hulk also built on the horror comics base of Marvel at that time. Modeled after Frankenstein's monster as well as Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde, what we see with The Hulk is a character that is written at his best when writers focus more on the horror as well as the internal psychological struggle between Banner & Hulk. Yes, "Hulk Smash" and "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" are the things that most people focus on but in this episode we look at the runs that really highlight the various personalities and internal war between Banner & Hulk. Episode note: We don't get too much into Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk. We will do a separate episode on Walters when we get closer to the Disney+ show coming out. Key Issues: Incredible Hulk #1 - First appearance of Bruce Banner/Hulk, Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, Betty Ross and Rick Jones the universal side kick Tales to Astonish #62 - First appearance of Samuel Sterns aka The Leader Tales to Astonish #90 - First appearance of Abomination Incredible Hulk #141 - First appearance of Doc Samson the Incredible Hulk #181 - First full appearance of Wolverine The Defenders Bill Mantlo's Run: Starts with Incredible Hulk #245 Crossroads of Eternity (#300 - #313) Peter David's 12 Year run  Incredible Hulk #331 - 400 JoeFixIt - Incredible Hulk #347 Incredible Hulk The End - Peter David's "final" Hulk story Planet Hulk World War Hulk World War Hulks Civil War 2 Jason Aaron's Incredible Hulk Run Al Ewings' The Immortal Hulk  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 82 82 The Incredible & Immortal Hulk full false 1:20:41 We're finally back with a proper Character Corner. We get back to our roots with this episode. We're not doing Creator Spotlight runs or a Comic Book Book Club. No this time we're just going to take one character and tackle their history and we go for a big one: The Hulk. Created in May of 1962 (seriously, we didn't plan on doing this episode in May, it just happened), Bruce Banner/The Hulk is an interesting character from Marvel in that his first appearance is is own solo book (Incredible Hulk #1). A lot of other big names from Marvel & DC got their first starts not in their own solo books, but as part of anthology series. The Hulk also built on the horror comics base of Marvel at that time. Modeled after Frankenstein's monster as well as Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde, what we see with The Hulk is a character that is written at his best when writers focus more on the horror as well as the internal psychological struggle between Banner & Hulk. Yes, "Hulk Smash" and "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" are the things that most people focus on but in this episode we look at the runs that really highlight the various personalities and internal war between Banner & Hulk. Episode note: We don't get too much into Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk. We will do a separate episode on Walters when we get closer to the Disney+ show coming out. Key Issues: Incredible Hulk #1 - First appearance of Bruce Banner/Hulk, Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, Betty Ross and Rick Jones the universal side kick Tales to Astonish #62 - First appearance of Samuel Sterns aka The Leader Tales to Astonish #90 - First appearance of Abomination Incredible Hulk #141 - First appearance of Doc Samson the Incredible Hulk #181 - First full appearance of Wolverine The Defenders Bill Mantlo's Run: Starts with Incredible Hulk #245 Crossroads of Eternity (#300 - #313) Peter David's 12 Year run  Incredible Hulk #331 - 400 JoeFixIt - Incredible Hulk #347 Incredible Hulk The End - Peter David's "final" Hulk story Planet Hulk World War Hulk World War Hulks Civil War 2 Jason Aaron's Incredible Hulk Run Al Ewings' The Immortal Hulk  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're finally back with a proper Character Corner. We get back to our roots with this episode. We're not doing Creator Spotlight runs or a Comic Book Book Club. No this time we're just going to take one character and tackle their history and we go for a big one: The Hulk. Created in May of 1962 (seriously, we didn't plan on doing this episode in May, it just happened), Bruce Banner/The Hulk is an interesting character from Marvel in that his first appearance is is own solo book (Incredible Hulk #1). A lot of other big names from Marvel & DC got their first starts not in their own solo books, but as part of anthology series. The Hulk also built on the horror comics base of Marvel at that time. Modeled after Frankenstein's monster as well as Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde, what we see with The Hulk is a character that is written at his best when writers focus more on the horror as well as the internal psychological struggle between Banner & Hulk. Yes, "Hulk Smash" and "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" are the things that most people focus on but in this episode we look at the runs that really highlight the various personalities and internal war between Banner & Hulk. Episode note: We don't get too much into Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk. We will do a separate episode on Walters when we get closer to the Disney+ show coming out. Key Issues: Incredible Hulk #1 - First appearance of Bruce Banner/Hulk, Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, Betty Ross and Rick Jones the universal side kick Tales to Astonish #62 - First appearance of Samuel Sterns aka The Leader Tales to Astonish #90 - First appearance of Abomination Incredible Hulk #141 - First appearance of Doc Samson the Incredible Hulk #181 - First full appearance of Wolverine The Defenders Bill Mantlo's Run: Starts with Incredible Hulk #245 Crossroads of Eternity (#300 - #313) Peter David's 12 Year run  Incredible Hulk #331 - 400 JoeFixIt - Incredible Hulk #347 Incredible Hulk The End - Peter David's "final" Hulk story Planet Hulk World War Hulk World War Hulks Civil War 2 Jason Aaron's Incredible Hulk Run Al Ewings' The Immortal Hulk  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/tom-kings-batman-run-breaking-the-bat/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:28:24 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=531980 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/tom-kings-batman-run-breaking-the-bat/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/tom-kings-batman-run-breaking-the-bat/feed/ 0 April  has been a long year and so we're doing a bit of switching up. We  were supposed to be doing a Hulk Character Corner this month but life was just so busy that didn't happen. We still wanted to put out a show for the fans though. So we decided to put part 3 of our Tom King Batman Run up for all listeners on the MTR Network. Part 1 and Part 2 are up on the Premium feed so sign up if you want to hear those. In Part 3 we cover volumes 7 through 9. That's The Wedding, Cold Days and The Tyrant Wing. There's a lot that happens here and it's all revealed to be the master plan of Bane to finally completely "Break the Bat": Booster Gold is an idiot and tries to give Bruce/Batman a "gift" and it goes as horribly as you'd imagine a Booster Gold gift to go Joker and Selina have a heart-to-heart as they both lay bleeding out. Joker plants the "He can't be happy and be Batman" seed Selina leaves Bruce waiting on the rooftop instead of marrying him A distraught and distracted Batman makes a mistake and Bruce is forced to convince a jury that Batman is not infallible in order to save Mr. Freeze from his mistake Grayson tries to cheer up Bruce only to end up with a bullet in his head from KGBeast Bane's reveal as he slowly discredit's Batman Bruce's Flashpoint Daddy is home We'll be back in May with the Hulk Character Corner as well as wrapping up the rest of his series on Premium. Sign up at premium.mtrnetwork.net to hear those episodes as well as part 1 & 2 and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Tom King's Batman Run Breaking the Bat full false 1:07:45 April  has been a long year and so we're doing a bit of switching up. We  were supposed to be doing a Hulk Character Corner this month but life was just so busy that didn't happen. We still wanted to put out a show for the fans though. So we decided to put part 3 of our Tom King Batman Run up for all listeners on the MTR Network. Part 1 and Part 2 are up on the Premium feed so sign up if you want to hear those. In Part 3 we cover volumes 7 through 9. That's The Wedding, Cold Days and The Tyrant Wing. There's a lot that happens here and it's all revealed to be the master plan of Bane to finally completely "Break the Bat": Booster Gold is an idiot and tries to give Bruce/Batman a "gift" and it goes as horribly as you'd imagine a Booster Gold gift to go Joker and Selina have a heart-to-heart as they both lay bleeding out. Joker plants the "He can't be happy and be Batman" seed Selina leaves Bruce waiting on the rooftop instead of marrying him A distraught and distracted Batman makes a mistake and Bruce is forced to convince a jury that Batman is not infallible in order to save Mr. Freeze from his mistake Grayson tries to cheer up Bruce only to end up with a bullet in his head from KGBeast Bane's reveal as he slowly discredit's Batman Bruce's Flashpoint Daddy is home We'll be back in May with the Hulk Character Corner as well as wrapping up the rest of his series on Premium. Sign up at premium.mtrnetwork.net to hear those episodes as well as part 1 & 2 and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  April  has been a long year and so we're doing a bit of switching up. We  were supposed to be doing a Hulk Character Corner this month but life was just so busy that didn't happen. We still wanted to put out a show for the fans though. So we decided to put part 3 of our Tom King Batman Run up for all listeners on the MTR Network. Part 1 and Part 2 are up on the Premium feed so sign up if you want to hear those. In Part 3 we cover volumes 7 through 9. That's The Wedding, Cold Days and The Tyrant Wing. There's a lot that happens here and it's all revealed to be the master plan of Bane to finally completely "Break the Bat": Booster Gold is an idiot and tries to give Bruce/Batman a "gift" and it goes as horribly as you'd imagine a Booster Gold gift to go Joker and Selina have a heart-to-heart as they both lay bleeding out. Joker plants the "He can't be happy and be Batman" seed Selina leaves Bruce waiting on the rooftop instead of marrying him A distraught and distracted Batman makes a mistake and Bruce is forced to convince a jury that Batman is not infallible in order to save Mr. Freeze from his mistake Grayson tries to cheer up Bruce only to end up with a bullet in his head from KGBeast Bane's reveal as he slowly discredit's Batman Bruce's Flashpoint Daddy is home We'll be back in May with the Hulk Character Corner as well as wrapping up the rest of his series on Premium. Sign up at premium.mtrnetwork.net to hear those episodes as well as part 1 & 2 and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-no-new-comics/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:15:49 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=531700 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-no-new-comics/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-no-new-comics/feed/ 0 2020 has been a weird decade. Yes you read that right. We finally come back for a  Pull List episode to discuss some of the comics we're reading only to record on April 1st and there be no new comics released for Marvel or DC due to a world wide pandemic. Yeah, not an April's Day joke. The good news is there are still a ton of  comics to read and now is the perfect time to catch up on them. We catch  up on The Flash, Superman, Legion of Super Heroes, Coates' Captain America  and of course what that crazy man Jonathan Hickman is doing with the X-Men. So tune in.  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: No New Comics full false 51:04 2020 has been a weird decade. Yes you read that right. We finally come back for a  Pull List episode to discuss some of the comics we're reading only to record on April 1st and there be no new comics released for Marvel or DC due to a world wide pandemic. Yeah, not an April's Day joke. The good news is there are still a ton of  comics to read and now is the perfect time to catch up on them. We catch  up on The Flash, Superman, Legion of Super Heroes, Coates' Captain America  and of course what that crazy man Jonathan Hickman is doing with the X-Men. So tune in.  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  2020 has been a weird decade. Yes you read that right. We finally come back for a  Pull List episode to discuss some of the comics we're reading only to record on April 1st and there be no new comics released for Marvel or DC due to a world wide pandemic. Yeah, not an April's Day joke. The good news is there are still a ton of  comics to read and now is the perfect time to catch up on them. We catch  up on The Flash, Superman, Legion of Super Heroes, Coates' Captain America  and of course what that crazy man Jonathan Hickman is doing with the X-Men. So tune in.  Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comhal-jordan-and-the-green-lantern-corps-part-2/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:09:16 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=531370 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comhal-jordan-and-the-green-lantern-corps-part-2/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/comhal-jordan-and-the-green-lantern-corps-part-2/feed/ 0 On this episode we wrap up our read of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps with the last 4 volumes.  Volume 4 Fracture Volume 5 Twilight of the Guardians Volume 6 Zod's Will Volume 7 Darkstars Rising There are some really great moments in the remainder of this run. Last time we talked about how great Guy Gardner was and this time it's John Stewart. This run really shows how strategic Stewart is and what his leadership is like. Honestly in someways it's like if Batman was Black and had a Power Ring.  The other thing this run does really well is set up a connection to the past and leave bits and pieces of other writers to come bak and fill in. Now whether they do that or not is beyond the scope of this episode, but we can appreciate what was done here.  Also, if you're like Dpalm, you're gonna love all the professional wrestling homages.  If you want to hear us talk more about the Green Lantern Corp, check our our three part deep dive into the Corps. And we'll be back to finish the last 4 volumes of this run in a couple of weeks so stay tuned: Green Lanterns Part 1 Green Lanterns Part 2 Green Lanterns Part 3 Also, now is a great time to become a premium member because this month on premium Kriss & Dpalm start their reread of Tom King's Batman. So sign up now! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Comic Book Book Club: Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps Vol 4 - 7 full false 58:59 On this episode we wrap up our read of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps with the last 4 volumes.  Volume 4 Fracture Volume 5 Twilight of the Guardians Volume 6 Zod's Will Volume 7 Darkstars Rising There are some really great moments in the remainder of this run. Last time we talked about how great Guy Gardner was and this time it's John Stewart. This run really shows how strategic Stewart is and what his leadership is like. Honestly in someways it's like if Batman was Black and had a Power Ring.  The other thing this run does really well is set up a connection to the past and leave bits and pieces of other writers to come bak and fill in. Now whether they do that or not is beyond the scope of this episode, but we can appreciate what was done here.  Also, if you're like Dpalm, you're gonna love all the professional wrestling homages.  If you want to hear us talk more about the Green Lantern Corp, check our our three part deep dive into the Corps. And we'll be back to finish the last 4 volumes of this run in a couple of weeks so stay tuned: Green Lanterns Part 1 Green Lanterns Part 2 Green Lanterns Part 3 Also, now is a great time to become a premium member because this month on premium Kriss & Dpalm start their reread of Tom King's Batman. So sign up now! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  On this episode we wrap up our read of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps with the last 4 volumes.  Volume 4 Fracture Volume 5 Twilight of the Guardians Volume 6 Zod's Will Volume 7 Darkstars Rising There are some really great moments in the remainder of this run. Last time we talked about how great Guy Gardner was and this time it's John Stewart. This run really shows how strategic Stewart is and what his leadership is like. Honestly in someways it's like if Batman was Black and had a Power Ring.  The other thing this run does really well is set up a connection to the past and leave bits and pieces of other writers to come bak and fill in. Now whether they do that or not is beyond the scope of this episode, but we can appreciate what was done here.  Also, if you're like Dpalm, you're gonna love all the professional wrestling homages.  If you want to hear us talk more about the Green Lantern Corp, check our our three part deep dive into the Corps. And we'll be back to finish the last 4 volumes of this run in a couple of weeks so stay tuned: Green Lanterns Part 1 Green Lanterns Part 2 Green Lanterns Part 3 Also, now is a great time to become a premium member because this month on premium Kriss & Dpalm start their reread of Tom King's Batman. So sign up now! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Comic Book Book Club, Comic Books, DC, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/hal-jordan-and-the-green-lantern-corps-part-1/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:07:14 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=531180 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/hal-jordan-and-the-green-lantern-corps-part-1/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/hal-jordan-and-the-green-lantern-corps-part-1/feed/ 2 On this episode we start the first of our two part Comic Book Book Club on the DC Rebirth run of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps. We've covered the Green Lanterns before in a regular Character Corner but we really wanted to dive into this Rebirth run because it's really great. For this first episode we cover the first three volumes: Volume 1: Sinestro's Law Volume 2: Bottled Light Volume 3: Quest for Hope This run throws the reader right into the deep end. The Green Lantern Corps has been decimated, the Sinestro Corps has taken over as the galaxy's police force and Hal Jordan is trying to control the power of a prototype Lantern ring that is basically consuming him. And that's just the beginning. The great thing about this run is that if you have a favorite between Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner or Kyle Rayner then each of them gets their moment. Even better, if you weren't a Guy Gardner fan before (and let's be honest, there's plenty of reasons not to be), you will be by the end of these three volumes.  If you want to hear us talk more about the Green Lantern Corp, check our our three part deep dive into the Corps. And we'll be back to finish the last 4 volumes of this run in a couple of weeks so stay tuned: Green Lanterns Part 1 Green Lanterns Part 2 Green Lanterns Part 3 Also, now is a great time to become a premium member because next month on premium Kriss & Dpalm start their reread of Tom King's Batman. So sign up now! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Comic Book Book Club: Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps Part 1 full false 52:31 On this episode we start the first of our two part Comic Book Book Club on the DC Rebirth run of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps. We've covered the Green Lanterns before in a regular Character Corner but we really wanted to dive into this Rebirth run because it's really great. For this first episode we cover the first three volumes: Volume 1: Sinestro's Law Volume 2: Bottled Light Volume 3: Quest for Hope This run throws the reader right into the deep end. The Green Lantern Corps has been decimated, the Sinestro Corps has taken over as the galaxy's police force and Hal Jordan is trying to control the power of a prototype Lantern ring that is basically consuming him. And that's just the beginning. The great thing about this run is that if you have a favorite between Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner or Kyle Rayner then each of them gets their moment. Even better, if you weren't a Guy Gardner fan before (and let's be honest, there's plenty of reasons not to be), you will be by the end of these three volumes.  If you want to hear us talk more about the Green Lantern Corp, check our our three part deep dive into the Corps. And we'll be back to finish the last 4 volumes of this run in a couple of weeks so stay tuned: Green Lanterns Part 1 Green Lanterns Part 2 Green Lanterns Part 3 Also, now is a great time to become a premium member because next month on premium Kriss & Dpalm start their reread of Tom King's Batman. So sign up now! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  On this episode we start the first of our two part Comic Book Book Club on the DC Rebirth run of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps. We've covered the Green Lanterns before in a regular Character Corner but we really wanted to dive into this Rebirth run because it's really great. For this first episode we cover the first three volumes: Volume 1: Sinestro's Law Volume 2: Bottled Light Volume 3: Quest for Hope This run throws the reader right into the deep end. The Green Lantern Corps has been decimated, the Sinestro Corps has taken over as the galaxy's police force and Hal Jordan is trying to control the power of a prototype Lantern ring that is basically consuming him. And that's just the beginning. The great thing about this run is that if you have a favorite between Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner or Kyle Rayner then each of them gets their moment. Even better, if you weren't a Guy Gardner fan before (and let's be honest, there's plenty of reasons not to be), you will be by the end of these three volumes.  If you want to hear us talk more about the Green Lantern Corp, check our our three part deep dive into the Corps. And we'll be back to finish the last 4 volumes of this run in a couple of weeks so stay tuned: Green Lanterns Part 1 Green Lanterns Part 2 Green Lanterns Part 3 Also, now is a great time to become a premium member because next month on premium Kriss & Dpalm start their reread of Tom King's Batman. So sign up now! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Comic Book Book Club, DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-arrow-part-2-the-return-of-oliver-queen/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:43:00 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=530946 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-arrow-part-2-the-return-of-oliver-queen/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-arrow-part-2-the-return-of-oliver-queen/feed/ 0 We’re back with part 2 of our Oliver Queen/Green Arrow Character Corner. We held off on it for a little bit so that we could record it after the final episode of CW’s Arrow. Watching Stephen Amell say goodbye as Oliver Queen while reading about Ollie’s return from death by writer Kevin Smith really complemented each other. It was fitting that Ollie’s return in the comics involved Hal Jordan as the Spectre as Arrow closes with Oliver being the Spectre himself.    Ollie’s return in the comics also sets up a clear difference between him and Bruce Wayne/Batman. It feels like the best stories with Oliver Queen always revolve around him being more grounded and emotionally connected than Bruce. We see Oliver struggle with finding the best ways to save his city while also keeping those around him, close. He struggles with the fact that he abandoned Connor at a young age, failed Roy and has a complex relationship with Dinah. There are ups and downs in this whole thing but it all sudden comes to an end with DC relaunching the character (and their entire line) with New 52. The first 3 volumes of the New 52 are...okay at best. They're not bad but they also completely ignore all of the character development that had been done previously with the character. Jeff Lemire's three volume run starting at volume 4 is pretty good but also feels like a set up for things that never come.   With the ups and downs of New 52, you can imagine we'd be a little skeptical of the Rebirth launch but the Green Arrow rebirth run by Benjamin Percy and others is absolutely fantastic. It does a good job of trying to tie in some of the pre-New 52 work with the New 52 stuff as well as finally reuniting Dinah and Ollie.   Give our episode a listen as we break it all down and wrap up our deep dive into Oliver Queen.     Issues:  Kevin Smith Green Arrow Quiver Vol 1 Green Arrow The Sounds of Violence Vol 2 Brad Meltzer Green Arrow Archer’s Quest #16 - 21 Judd Winnick Green Arrow Straight Shooter 16 - 31 Green Arrow City Walls #32 - 39 Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer Judd Winnick Green Arrow 40 - 75 Green Arrow/Black Canary Green Arrow Year One - Andy Diggle New 52  Green Arrow Volume 1 The Midas Touch Green Arrow Volume 2 Triple Threat Green Arrow Volume 3 Harrow Jeff Lemire Green Arrow Volume 4 The Killing Machine Green Arrow Volume 5 The Outsiders War Green Arrow Volume 6 Broken Andrew Kreisberg Green Arrow Volume 7 Kingdom Benjamin Percy  Green Arrow Volume 8 The Nightbirds Green Arrow Volume 9 Outbreak Rebirth Benjamin Percy Green Arrow Volume 1 The Death and Life of Oliver Queen Green Arrow Volume 2 Island of Scars Green Arrow Volume 3 Emerald Outlaw Green Arrow Volume 4 The Rise of Star City Green Arrow Volume 5 Hard Travelin' Hero Green Arrow Volume 6 Trial of Two Cities Green Arrow Volume 7 Citizen's Arrest Green Arrow Volume 8 The End of the Road   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 81 81 Green Arrow Part 2 The Return of Oliver Queen full false 1:15:17 We’re back with part 2 of our Oliver Queen/Green Arrow Character Corner. We held off on it for a little bit so that we could record it after the final episode of CW’s Arrow. Watching Stephen Amell say goodbye as Oliver Queen while reading about Ollie’s return from death by writer Kevin Smith really complemented each other. It was fitting that Ollie’s return in the comics involved Hal Jordan as the Spectre as Arrow closes with Oliver being the Spectre himself.    Ollie’s return in the comics also sets up a clear difference between him and Bruce Wayne/Batman. It feels like the best stories with Oliver Queen always revolve around him being more grounded and emotionally connected than Bruce. We see Oliver struggle with finding the best ways to save his city while also keeping those around him, close. He struggles with the fact that he abandoned Connor at a young age, failed Roy and has a complex relationship with Dinah. There are ups and downs in this whole thing but it all sudden comes to an end with DC relaunching the character (and their entire line) with New 52. The first 3 volumes of the New 52 are...okay at best. They're not bad but they also completely ignore all of the character development that had been done previously with the character. Jeff Lemire's three volume run starting at volume 4 is pretty good but also feels like a set up for things that never come.   With the ups and downs of New 52, you can imagine we'd be a little skeptical of the Rebirth launch but the Green Arrow rebirth run by Benjamin Percy and others is absolutely fantastic. It does a good job of trying to tie in some of the pre-New 52 work with the New 52 stuff as well as finally reuniting Dinah and Ollie.   Give our episode a listen as we break it all down and wrap up our deep dive into Oliver Queen.     Issues:  Kevin Smith Green Arrow Quiver Vol 1 Green Arrow The Sounds of Violence Vol 2 Brad Meltzer Green Arrow Archer’s Quest #16 - 21 Judd Winnick Green Arrow Straight Shooter 16 - 31 Green Arrow City Walls #32 - 39 Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer Judd Winnick Green Arrow 40 - 75 Green Arrow/Black Canary Green Arrow Year One - Andy Diggle New 52  Green Arrow Volume 1 The Midas Touch Green Arrow Volume 2 Triple Threat Green Arrow Volume 3 Harrow Jeff Lemire Green Arrow Volume 4 The Killing Machine Green Arrow Volume 5 The Outsiders War Green Arrow Volume 6 Broken Andrew Kreisberg Green Arrow Volume 7 Kingdom Benjamin Percy  Green Arrow Volume 8 The Nightbirds Green Arrow Volume 9 Outbreak Rebirth Benjamin Percy Green Arrow Volume 1 The Death and Life of Oliver Queen Green Arrow Volume 2 Island of Scars Green Arrow Volume 3 Emerald Outlaw Green Arrow Volume 4 The Rise of Star City Green Arrow Volume 5 Hard Travelin' Hero Green Arrow Volume 6 Trial of Two Cities Green Arrow Volume 7 Citizen's Arrest Green Arrow Volume 8 The End of the Road   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We’re back with part 2 of our Oliver Queen/Green Arrow Character Corner. We held off on it for a little bit so that we could record it after the final episode of CW’s Arrow. Watching Stephen Amell say goodbye as Oliver Queen while reading about Ollie’s return from death by writer Kevin Smith really complemented each other. It was fitting that Ollie’s return in the comics involved Hal Jordan as the Spectre as Arrow closes with Oliver being the Spectre himself.    Ollie’s return in the comics also sets up a clear difference between him and Bruce Wayne/Batman. It feels like the best stories with Oliver Queen always revolve around him being more grounded and emotionally connected than Bruce. We see Oliver struggle with finding the best ways to save his city while also keeping those around him, close. He struggles with the fact that he abandoned Connor at a young age, failed Roy and has a complex relationship with Dinah. There are ups and downs in this whole thing but it all sudden comes to an end with DC relaunching the character (and their entire line) with New 52. The first 3 volumes of the New 52 are...okay at best. They're not bad but they also completely ignore all of the character development that had been done previously with the character. Jeff Lemire's three volume run starting at volume 4 is pretty good but also feels like a set up for things that never come.   With the ups and downs of New 52, you can imagine we'd be a little skeptical of the Rebirth launch but the Green Arrow rebirth run by Benjamin Percy and others is absolutely fantastic. It does a good job of trying to tie in some of the pre-New 52 work with the New 52 stuff as well as finally reuniting Dinah and Ollie.   Give our episode a listen as we break it all down and wrap up our deep dive into Oliver Queen.     Issues:  Kevin Smith Green Arrow Quiver Vol 1 Green Arrow The Sounds of Violence Vol 2 Brad Meltzer Green Arrow Archer’s Quest #16 - 21 Judd Winnick Green Arrow Straight Shooter 16 - 31 Green Arrow City Walls #32 - 39 Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer Judd Winnick Green Arrow 40 - 75 Green Arrow/Black Canary Green Arrow Year One - Andy Diggle New 52  Green Arrow Volume 1 The Midas Touch Green Arrow Volume 2 Triple Threat Green Arrow Volume 3 Harrow Jeff Lemire Green Arrow Volume 4 The Killing Machine Green Arrow Volume 5 The Outsiders War Green Arrow Volume 6 Broken Andrew Kreisberg Green Arrow Volume 7 Kingdom Benjamin Percy  Green Arrow Volume 8 The Nightbirds Green Arrow Volume 9 Outbreak Rebirth Benjamin Percy Green Arrow Volume 1 The Death and Life of Oliver Queen Green Arrow Volume 2 Island of Scars Green Arrow Volume 3 Emerald Outlaw Green Arrow Volume 4 The Rise of Star City Green Arrow Volume 5 Hard Travelin' Hero Green Arrow Volume 6 Trial of Two Cities Green Arrow Volume 7 Citizen's Arrest Green Arrow Volume 8 The End of the Road   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-arrow-the-emerald-archer/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:59:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=530704 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-arrow-the-emerald-archer/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-arrow-the-emerald-archer/feed/ 0 We're kicking off 2020 by covering the Emerald Archer himself, Oliver Queen. With Arrow on CW coming to a close soon, we thought it would be a great time to talk about Oliver Queen. Green Arrow is another character from DC Comics that has his origins all the way back to the Golden Age. First appearing in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941 along side his sidekick Speedy (Roy Harper).If you remember back to our history of comics episode, it was comics like Action Comics or Detective comics or in the case of Green Arrow, More Fun Comics, that hosted the first appearances and origins of some of the characters we know. More Fun Comics also had the notable first appearances and origins of: Doctor Fate Green Arrow & Speedy Superboy Aquaman Golden Age Green Arrow was nothing more than an archer version of Batman. Interesting enough though the character survived relatively in tact with the transition to the Silver Age. Whereas Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) and Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick) were replaced with new Silver Age characters (Hal Jordan and Barry Allen respectively), Oliver Queen transitioned from Golden to Silver much like Superman and Batman. The Silver Age  is where we get the more modern idea of Green Arrow/Oliver Queen thanks to Neal Adam's art and Denny O'Neil's writing. The liberal leanings of Oliver Queen not only become central to the character but it's also where the real separation between Bruce Wayne/ Batman and Oliver Queen/Green Arrow become clearly defined. We wrap up this first part of our deep dive with Mike Grell's excellent run followed by the last 20 issues of Oliver's second solo series leading up to his death in Green Arrow 101. We have a lot to discuss so give the episode a listen and stay tune for Part 2 where we pick up with Kevin Smith's run all the way through Benjamin Percy's Rebirth run. Issues: Golden Age More Fun Comics #73 - First Appearance of Green Arrow & Speedy (Oliver Queen & Roy Harper) More Fun Comics #89 - First origin told Silver Age Justice League #4 Brave and the Bold #85 Justice League #85 Green Lantern/Green Arrow - Hard Traveling Heroes Bronze Age Green Arrow 4 Issue Mini-Series by Mike Barr (First Green Arrow solo book) Mike Grell Run Green Arrow The Longbow Hunters Green Arrow The Wonder Year Green Arrow Vol 1: Hunters Moon Green Arrow Vol 2: Here There Be Dragons Green Arrow Vol 3: The Trial of Oliver Queen Green Arrow Vol 4: Blood of the Dragon Green Arrow Vol 5: Black Arrow Green Arrow Vol 6: Last Action Hero Green Arrow Vol 7: Homecoming Green Arrow Vol 8: The Hunt for the Red Dragon Zero Hour Green Arrow #100 & #101 - The Death of Oliver Queen Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 80 80 Green Arrow Part 1 The Emerald Archer full false 1:15:29 We're kicking off 2020 by covering the Emerald Archer himself, Oliver Queen. With Arrow on CW coming to a close soon, we thought it would be a great time to talk about Oliver Queen. Green Arrow is another character from DC Comics that has his origins all the way back to the Golden Age. First appearing in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941 along side his sidekick Speedy (Roy Harper).If you remember back to our history of comics episode, it was comics like Action Comics or Detective comics or in the case of Green Arrow, More Fun Comics, that hosted the first appearances and origins of some of the characters we know. More Fun Comics also had the notable first appearances and origins of: Doctor Fate Green Arrow & Speedy Superboy Aquaman Golden Age Green Arrow was nothing more than an archer version of Batman. Interesting enough though the character survived relatively in tact with the transition to the Silver Age. Whereas Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) and Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick) were replaced with new Silver Age characters (Hal Jordan and Barry Allen respectively), Oliver Queen transitioned from Golden to Silver much like Superman and Batman. The Silver Age  is where we get the more modern idea of Green Arrow/Oliver Queen thanks to Neal Adam's art and Denny O'Neil's writing. The liberal leanings of Oliver Queen not only become central to the character but it's also where the real separation between Bruce Wayne/ Batman and Oliver Queen/Green Arrow become clearly defined. We wrap up this first part of our deep dive with Mike Grell's excellent run followed by the last 20 issues of Oliver's second solo series leading up to his death in Green Arrow 101. We have a lot to discuss so give the episode a listen and stay tune for Part 2 where we pick up with Kevin Smith's run all the way through Benjamin Percy's Rebirth run. Issues: Golden Age More Fun Comics #73 - First Appearance of Green Arrow & Speedy (Oliver Queen & Roy Harper) More Fun Comics #89 - First origin told Silver Age Justice League #4 Brave and the Bold #85 Justice League #85 Green Lantern/Green Arrow - Hard Traveling Heroes Bronze Age Green Arrow 4 Issue Mini-Series by Mike Barr (First Green Arrow solo book) Mike Grell Run Green Arrow The Longbow Hunters Green Arrow The Wonder Year Green Arrow Vol 1: Hunters Moon Green Arrow Vol 2: Here There Be Dragons Green Arrow Vol 3: The Trial of Oliver Queen Green Arrow Vol 4: Blood of the Dragon Green Arrow Vol 5: Black Arrow Green Arrow Vol 6: Last Action Hero Green Arrow Vol 7: Homecoming Green Arrow Vol 8: The Hunt for the Red Dragon Zero Hour Green Arrow #100 & #101 - The Death of Oliver Queen Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're kicking off 2020 by covering the Emerald Archer himself, Oliver Queen. With Arrow on CW coming to a close soon, we thought it would be a great time to talk about Oliver Queen. Green Arrow is another character from DC Comics that has his origins all the way back to the Golden Age. First appearing in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941 along side his sidekick Speedy (Roy Harper).If you remember back to our history of comics episode, it was comics like Action Comics or Detective comics or in the case of Green Arrow, More Fun Comics, that hosted the first appearances and origins of some of the characters we know. More Fun Comics also had the notable first appearances and origins of: Doctor Fate Green Arrow & Speedy Superboy Aquaman Golden Age Green Arrow was nothing more than an archer version of Batman. Interesting enough though the character survived relatively in tact with the transition to the Silver Age. Whereas Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) and Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick) were replaced with new Silver Age characters (Hal Jordan and Barry Allen respectively), Oliver Queen transitioned from Golden to Silver much like Superman and Batman. The Silver Age  is where we get the more modern idea of Green Arrow/Oliver Queen thanks to Neal Adam's art and Denny O'Neil's writing. The liberal leanings of Oliver Queen not only become central to the character but it's also where the real separation between Bruce Wayne/ Batman and Oliver Queen/Green Arrow become clearly defined. We wrap up this first part of our deep dive with Mike Grell's excellent run followed by the last 20 issues of Oliver's second solo series leading up to his death in Green Arrow 101. We have a lot to discuss so give the episode a listen and stay tune for Part 2 where we pick up with Kevin Smith's run all the way through Benjamin Percy's Rebirth run. Issues: Golden Age More Fun Comics #73 - First Appearance of Green Arrow & Speedy (Oliver Queen & Roy Harper) More Fun Comics #89 - First origin told Silver Age Justice League #4 Brave and the Bold #85 Justice League #85 Green Lantern/Green Arrow - Hard Traveling Heroes Bronze Age Green Arrow 4 Issue Mini-Series by Mike Barr (First Green Arrow solo book) Mike Grell Run Green Arrow The Longbow Hunters Green Arrow The Wonder Year Green Arrow Vol 1: Hunters Moon Green Arrow Vol 2: Here There Be Dragons Green Arrow Vol 3: The Trial of Oliver Queen Green Arrow Vol 4: Blood of the Dragon Green Arrow Vol 5: Black Arrow Green Arrow Vol 6: Last Action Hero Green Arrow Vol 7: Homecoming Green Arrow Vol 8: The Hunt for the Red Dragon Zero Hour Green Arrow #100 & #101 - The Death of Oliver Queen Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-doomsday-clock-was-worth-the-wait/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:30:57 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=530627 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-doomsday-clock-was-worth-the-wait/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/pull-list-doomsday-clock-was-worth-the-wait/feed/ 0 It’s here! The last Character Corner and Pull List of 2019 (and the decade). We told you all we’d be back if Doomsday Clock stuck to it’s release date and guess what? It did. Not only that, but in the end the entire series was worth it. Yes, there were a bunch of frustrating delays. But Geoff Johns Geoff Johns it up and delivered a great series that really brings all of what DC has been working on with Rebirth together. It’s an exciting time for DC Comics and to see what the future holds as it finally feels like there is an actual long-term plan at DC and the mess that came out of Flashpoint has been resolved. Thanks, Geoff Johns, for cleaning it all up and giving it all purpose. But that’s not all we’re here to discuss. We’re also talking about how much our wallets and budgets have been destroyed by all the new X-Books and the end of an era withTom King finishing his epic run on Batman as well as Jason Aaron saying goodbye to Thor. We finish it all up with a discussion about some of our favorite runs, comics and creators of the last decade. Give it a listen and enjoy.  DC Doomsday Clock Batman The Flash Bendis on Superman Deceased Marvel All the X-Books X-Men X-Force Mauraders New Mutants King Thor  (Thank you Jason Aaron) Iron Heart Captain America     Comics of the Decade (not in any order or a complete list) Snyder’s Batman run Uber Marvel’s Star Wars books (read them all) Star Wars (High Jason Aaron and Kieron Gillen) Darth Vader (Incorrectly said Cullen Bunn wrote the first Vader, it was Kieron Gillen. Bunn wrote Darth Maul) Charles Soule’s Darth Vader (Read this if you’re playing Fallen Order) Darth Vader Doctor Aphra Back half of Fables Transformers More than Meets the Eye Lost Light Tom Taylor's Injustice Gods Among Us Saga The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl G Willow Wilson’s Ms Marvel Jason Aaron’s Thor run Dan Slott's Silver Surfer Donny Cates Thanos Venom Greg Ruka’s Wonder Woman (New 52) Hickman SHIELD Secret Warriors  Fantastic Four Avengers New Avengers Secret Wars House & Powers ofX Matt Fraction’s Iron Man & Hawkeye Tom King Vision Mr Miracle Batman Brian Michael Bendis  Ultimate spider-man (miles) Superman Volume 5 Young Justice Vol 3 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: Doomsday Clock Was Worth the Wait full false 1:03:26 It’s here! The last Character Corner and Pull List of 2019 (and the decade). We told you all we’d be back if Doomsday Clock stuck to it’s release date and guess what? It did. Not only that, but in the end the entire series was worth it. Yes, there were a bunch of frustrating delays. But Geoff Johns Geoff Johns it up and delivered a great series that really brings all of what DC has been working on with Rebirth together. It’s an exciting time for DC Comics and to see what the future holds as it finally feels like there is an actual long-term plan at DC and the mess that came out of Flashpoint has been resolved. Thanks, Geoff Johns, for cleaning it all up and giving it all purpose. But that’s not all we’re here to discuss. We’re also talking about how much our wallets and budgets have been destroyed by all the new X-Books and the end of an era withTom King finishing his epic run on Batman as well as Jason Aaron saying goodbye to Thor. We finish it all up with a discussion about some of our favorite runs, comics and creators of the last decade. Give it a listen and enjoy.  DC Doomsday Clock Batman The Flash Bendis on Superman Deceased Marvel All the X-Books X-Men X-Force Mauraders New Mutants King Thor  (Thank you Jason Aaron) Iron Heart Captain America     Comics of the Decade (not in any order or a complete list) Snyder’s Batman run Uber Marvel’s Star Wars books (read them all) Star Wars (High Jason Aaron and Kieron Gillen) Darth Vader (Incorrectly said Cullen Bunn wrote the first Vader, it was Kieron Gillen. Bunn wrote Darth Maul) Charles Soule’s Darth Vader (Read this if you’re playing Fallen Order) Darth Vader Doctor Aphra Back half of Fables Transformers More than Meets the Eye Lost Light Tom Taylor's Injustice Gods Among Us Saga The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl G Willow Wilson’s Ms Marvel Jason Aaron’s Thor run Dan Slott's Silver Surfer Donny Cates Thanos Venom Greg Ruka’s Wonder Woman (New 52) Hickman SHIELD Secret Warriors  Fantastic Four Avengers New Avengers Secret Wars House & Powers ofX Matt Fraction’s Iron Man & Hawkeye Tom King Vision Mr Miracle Batman Brian Michael Bendis  Ultimate spider-man (miles) Superman Volume 5 Young Justice Vol 3 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  It’s here! The last Character Corner and Pull List of 2019 (and the decade). We told you all we’d be back if Doomsday Clock stuck to it’s release date and guess what? It did. Not only that, but in the end the entire series was worth it. Yes, there were a bunch of frustrating delays. But Geoff Johns Geoff Johns it up and delivered a great series that really brings all of what DC has been working on with Rebirth together. It’s an exciting time for DC Comics and to see what the future holds as it finally feels like there is an actual long-term plan at DC and the mess that came out of Flashpoint has been resolved. Thanks, Geoff Johns, for cleaning it all up and giving it all purpose. But that’s not all we’re here to discuss. We’re also talking about how much our wallets and budgets have been destroyed by all the new X-Books and the end of an era withTom King finishing his epic run on Batman as well as Jason Aaron saying goodbye to Thor. We finish it all up with a discussion about some of our favorite runs, comics and creators of the last decade. Give it a listen and enjoy.  DC Doomsday Clock Batman The Flash Bendis on Superman Deceased Marvel All the X-Books X-Men X-Force Mauraders New Mutants King Thor  (Thank you Jason Aaron) Iron Heart Captain America     Comics of the Decade (not in any order or a complete list) Snyder’s Batman run Uber Marvel’s Star Wars books (read them all) Star Wars (High Jason Aaron and Kieron Gillen) Darth Vader (Incorrectly said Cullen Bunn wrote the first Vader, it was Kieron Gillen. Bunn wrote Darth Maul) Charles Soule’s Darth Vader (Read this if you’re playing Fallen Order) Darth Vader Doctor Aphra Back half of Fables Transformers More than Meets the Eye Lost Light Tom Taylor's Injustice Gods Among Us Saga The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl G Willow Wilson’s Ms Marvel Jason Aaron’s Thor run Dan Slott's Silver Surfer Donny Cates Thanos Venom Greg Ruka’s Wonder Woman (New 52) Hickman SHIELD Secret Warriors  Fantastic Four Avengers New Avengers Secret Wars House & Powers ofX Matt Fraction’s Iron Man & Hawkeye Tom King Vision Mr Miracle Batman Brian Michael Bendis  Ultimate spider-man (miles) Superman Volume 5 Young Justice Vol 3 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-x-men-part-4/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:21:10 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=530266 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-x-men-part-4/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-x-men-part-4/feed/ 0 We’re finally here. The end of our Claremont X-Men run here on the Character Corner. We started this almost 6 months ago. To be fair we took a few detours and breaks but we’re wrapping it up now. Honestly, this has been one of our favorite series of episodes and not just because we got to talk about the X-Men. Rereading Claremont’s run and what he was able to do really exposed how much of the traits of the X-Men come from his time on the series. And even though this took us 5 episodes (4 on the X-Men and one on the New Mutants) by the end, we still only scratched the surface. We barely touched Excalibur and we didn’t revisit the Wolverine series that Claremont was also writing at the time. There’s just so much. For this last run we cover the 19 remaining issues of New Mutants that Claremont wrote before handing off to Louise Simonson (who deserves a lot of credit for what she wrote in New Mutants and X-Factor running parallel to Claremont), the lead up to and through X-tinction Agenda, the Muir Island Saga with the return of the Shadow King and then the first 3 issues of the 1991 X-Men book.  The Trauma of the New Mutants - New Mutants #35 - 54  We last left off the New Mutants they had just returned from Asgard and Magneto, fresh off his trial, was now headmaster of Xavier’s school. Now in Part 3 of our series, we touch on some of the later stuff that happens with the New Mutants when Simonson is writing but for these 19 issues, it’s important to note that Claremont focused on the trauma of the students as well as the growth of Magneto. To say the New Mutants up to this point have been put through the ringer is an understatement. While we only covered it briefly, Secret Wars 2 is a traumatizing event for the students because…they die. The Beyonder basically uses them as his play things and so Magneto is left trying to not only earn their trust as their headmaster but cut through the core of their PTSD. Throw in the always scheming Emma Frost and the completely terrible Empath and the job of Erik gets even harder. Claremont’s run on New Mutants can really be summed up as an exploration of young teen mutants trying to navigate a world that hates them while still trying to be kids.  X-tinction Agenda  Back on the X-Men side, the X-Men themselves aren’t fairing that much better. While they’ve taken over the old Reaver’s base in Australia and are fresh off of Inferno, things start taking a turn. The Reavers and Lady Deathstroke strike back and crucify Wolverine. Betsy uses the Siege Perilous to escape the trap set by the Reavers which will later have some pretty disastrous consequences. The results are what lead to Betsy being captured by the Hand and having her body switched with that of an Asian woman, Colossus becoming a painter and later being manipulated and controlled by the Shadow King and then Havok becoming a Magistrate for the Genoshians. This is the backdrop leading into X-Tinction Agenda which sees Cameron Hodge teaming up with the Genoshians to get his revenge on the X-Men. While the X-Men are able to beat Hodge, the New Mutant’s Warlock is one of the early casualties. During this time, we also get introduced to other X-Men that will eventually become mainstays on future X-Teams. A young Chinese American mutant named Jubilee shows up in issue #244. Gambit makes a cameo in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 and Uncanny X-Men #266. This is Storm’s Story One of the things that cannot be understated his how much Claremont’s X-Men run is really about Storm. Ororo is a constant presence in Claremont’s run. Before X-Tinction Agenda, Storm is thought to be dead but is really stripped of her memory and put in a young girl’s body. This is where she meets up with Gambit while being pursued by the Shadow King. While she gains her memories back, for a while she’s still left in that young girl’s body with limited control of her powers. Yet she’s still leader of the X-Men. Claremont makes it abundantly clear how important she is. And it stays that way as Claremont wraps up his time writing the X-Men. The Muir Island Saga wraps up something that Claremont started back in issue #117 with Charles Xavier and the Shadow King. By the end of that arc, all the X-Men come home and are back at the mansion with Charles Xavier. But instead of relegating Storm to the background, we get the formation of the infamous Blue and Gold teams. Storm takes the lead of the Gold team with herself, Jean, Iceman and Colossus (with Bishop joining soon after). The Blue team is lead by Cyclops with Wolverine, Gambit, Psylocke, Rogue and Beast. Uncanny X-Men follows the Gold team while the newly created X-Men series follows the Blue team. X-Factor becomes the team we most recognize them as with Val Cooper reforming the team with Polaris, Havok, Quicksilver Strong Guy, Wolfsbane and Multiple Man. The X-Men Gold team's solo book would go on to sell 8 million copies becoming the best selling single-issue comic of all time. After issue 3 of X-Men, Claremont is officially done with his run. While it is clear he still had plenty of story to tell, it’s amazing how much he put the X-Men through and then when he was done, he put everything back where it was. The original X-Men leave X-Factor and come back to the X-Men, Charles Xavier is back in the mansion and back in a wheelchair. Yet while the major pieces were back, there were clearly a lot of changes that happened and stuck. And we’re grateful for it. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. This was the last numbered Character Corner for 2019. We may have some Character Corner shorts that come out and there will definitely be one more Pull List coming in December so stay tuned. When we return, we will be taking a trip over to DC to talk about the emerald archer himself, Oliver Queen. Issues: New Mutants Issues 35 - 54 X-Men Uncanny X-Men Issue #244 - First appearance of Jubilation Lee (Jubilee) Uncanny X-MenAnnual #14 & Uncanny X-Men 266 - First Appearance of Gambit X-Tinction Agenda Uncanny X-Men #270 New Mutants #95 X-Factor #60 Uncanny X-Men #271 New Mutants #96 X-Factor #61 Uncanny X-Men #272 New Mutants #97 X-Factor #62 Muir Island Saga Uncanny X-Men #278 Uncanny X-Men #279 X-Factor #69 Uncanny X-Men #280 X-Factor #70   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 79 79 Claremont X-Men Part 4 Birth of the Blue & Gold Teams full false 1:28:32 We’re finally here. The end of our Claremont X-Men run here on the Character Corner. We started this almost 6 months ago. To be fair we took a few detours and breaks but we’re wrapping it up now. Honestly, this has been one of our favorite series of episodes and not just because we got to talk about the X-Men. Rereading Claremont’s run and what he was able to do really exposed how much of the traits of the X-Men come from his time on the series. And even though this took us 5 episodes (4 on the X-Men and one on the New Mutants) by the end, we still only scratched the surface. We barely touched Excalibur and we didn’t revisit the Wolverine series that Claremont was also writing at the time. There’s just so much. For this last run we cover the 19 remaining issues of New Mutants that Claremont wrote before handing off to Louise Simonson (who deserves a lot of credit for what she wrote in New Mutants and X-Factor running parallel to Claremont), the lead up to and through X-tinction Agenda, the Muir Island Saga with the return of the Shadow King and then the first 3 issues of the 1991 X-Men book.  The Trauma of the New Mutants - New Mutants #35 - 54  We last left off the New Mutants they had just returned from Asgard and Magneto, fresh off his trial, was now headmaster of Xavier’s school. Now in Part 3 of our series, we touch on some of the later stuff that happens with the New Mutants when Simonson is writing but for these 19 issues, it’s important to note that Claremont focused on the trauma of the students as well as the growth of Magneto. To say the New Mutants up to this point have been put through the ringer is an understatement. While we only covered it briefly, Secret Wars 2 is a traumatizing event for the students because…they die. The Beyonder basically uses them as his play things and so Magneto is left trying to not only earn their trust as their headmaster but cut through the core of their PTSD. Throw in the always scheming Emma Frost and the completely terrible Empath and the job of Erik gets even harder. Claremont’s run on New Mutants can really be summed up as an exploration of young teen mutants trying to navigate a world that hates them while still trying to be kids.  X-tinction Agenda  Back on the X-Men side, the X-Men themselves aren’t fairing that much better. While they’ve taken over the old Reaver’s base in Australia and are fresh off of Inferno, things start taking a turn. The Reavers and Lady Deathstroke strike back and crucify Wolverine. Betsy uses the Siege Perilous to escape the trap set by the Reavers which will later have some pretty disastrous consequences. The results are what lead to Betsy being captured by the Hand and having her body switched with that of an Asian woman, Colossus becoming a painter and later being manipulated and controlled by the Shadow King and then Havok becoming a Magistrate for the Genoshians. This is the backdrop leading into X-Tinction Agenda which sees Cameron Hodge teaming up with the Genoshians to get his revenge on the X-Men. While the X-Men are able to beat Hodge, the New Mutant’s Warlock is one of the early casualties. During this time, we also get introduced to other X-Men that will eventually become mainstays on future X-Teams. A young Chinese American mutant named Jubilee shows up in issue #244. Gambit makes a cameo in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 and Uncanny X-Men #266. This is Storm’s Story One of the things that cannot be understated his how much Claremont’s X-Men run is really about Storm. Ororo is a constant presence in Claremont’s run. Before X-Tinction Agenda, Storm is thought to be dead but is really stripped of her memory and put in a young girl’s body. This is where she meets up with Gambit while being pursued by the Shadow King. While she gains her memories back, for a while she’s still left in that young girl’s body with limited control of her powers. Yet she’s still leader of the X-Men. Claremont makes it abundantly clear how important she is. And it stays that way as Claremont wraps up his time writing the X-Men. The Muir Island Saga wraps up something that Claremont started back in issue #117 with Charles Xavier and the Shadow King. By the end of that arc, all the X-Men come home and are back at the mansion with Charles Xavier. But instead of relegating Storm to the background, we get the formation of the infamous Blue and Gold teams. Storm takes the lead of the Gold team with herself, Jean, Iceman and Colossus (with Bishop joining soon after). The Blue team is lead by Cyclops with Wolverine, Gambit, Psylocke, Rogue and Beast. Uncanny X-Men follows the Gold team while the newly created X-Men series follows the Blue team. X-Factor becomes the team we most recognize them as with Val Cooper reforming the team with Polaris, Havok, Quicksilver Strong Guy, Wolfsbane and Multiple Man. The X-Men Gold team's solo book would go on to sell 8 million copies becoming the best selling single-issue comic of all time. After issue 3 of X-Men, Claremont is officially done with his run. While it is clear he still had plenty of story to tell, it’s amazing how much he put the X-Men through and then when he was done, he put everything back where it was. The original X-Men leave X-Factor and come back to the X-Men, Charles Xavier is back in the mansion and back in a wheelchair. Yet while the major pieces were back, there were clearly a lot of changes that happened and stuck. And we’re grateful for it. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. This was the last numbered Character Corner for 2019. We may have some Character Corner shorts that come out and there will definitely be one more Pull List coming in December so stay tuned. When we return, we will be taking a trip over to DC to talk about the emerald archer himself, Oliver Queen. Issues: New Mutants Issues 35 - 54 X-Men Uncanny X-Men Issue #244 - First appearance of Jubilation Lee (Jubilee) Uncanny X-MenAnnual #14 & Uncanny X-Men 266 - First Appearance of Gambit X-Tinction Agenda Uncanny X-Men #270 New Mutants #95 X-Factor #60 Uncanny X-Men #271 New Mutants #96 X-Factor #61 Uncanny X-Men #272 New Mutants #97 X-Factor #62 Muir Island Saga Uncanny X-Men #278 Uncanny X-Men #279 X-Factor #69 Uncanny X-Men #280 X-Factor #70   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We’re finally here. The end of our Claremont X-Men run here on the Character Corner. We started this almost 6 months ago. To be fair we took a few detours and breaks but we’re wrapping it up now. Honestly, this has been one of our favorite series of episodes and not just because we got to talk about the X-Men. Rereading Claremont’s run and what he was able to do really exposed how much of the traits of the X-Men come from his time on the series. And even though this took us 5 episodes (4 on the X-Men and one on the New Mutants) by the end, we still only scratched the surface. We barely touched Excalibur and we didn’t revisit the Wolverine series that Claremont was also writing at the time. There’s just so much. For this last run we cover the 19 remaining issues of New Mutants that Claremont wrote before handing off to Louise Simonson (who deserves a lot of credit for what she wrote in New Mutants and X-Factor running parallel to Claremont), the lead up to and through X-tinction Agenda, the Muir Island Saga with the return of the Shadow King and then the first 3 issues of the 1991 X-Men book.  The Trauma of the New Mutants - New Mutants #35 - 54  We last left off the New Mutants they had just returned from Asgard and Magneto, fresh off his trial, was now headmaster of Xavier’s school. Now in Part 3 of our series, we touch on some of the later stuff that happens with the New Mutants when Simonson is writing but for these 19 issues, it’s important to note that Claremont focused on the trauma of the students as well as the growth of Magneto. To say the New Mutants up to this point have been put through the ringer is an understatement. While we only covered it briefly, Secret Wars 2 is a traumatizing event for the students because…they die. The Beyonder basically uses them as his play things and so Magneto is left trying to not only earn their trust as their headmaster but cut through the core of their PTSD. Throw in the always scheming Emma Frost and the completely terrible Empath and the job of Erik gets even harder. Claremont’s run on New Mutants can really be summed up as an exploration of young teen mutants trying to navigate a world that hates them while still trying to be kids.  X-tinction Agenda  Back on the X-Men side, the X-Men themselves aren’t fairing that much better. While they’ve taken over the old Reaver’s base in Australia and are fresh off of Inferno, things start taking a turn. The Reavers and Lady Deathstroke strike back and crucify Wolverine. Betsy uses the Siege Perilous to escape the trap set by the Reavers which will later have some pretty disastrous consequences. The results are what lead to Betsy being captured by the Hand and having her body switched with that of an Asian woman, Colossus becoming a painter and later being manipulated and controlled by the Shadow King and then Havok becoming a Magistrate for the Genoshians. This is the backdrop leading into X-Tinction Agenda which sees Cameron Hodge teaming up with the Genoshians to get his revenge on the X-Men. While the X-Men are able to beat Hodge, the New Mutant’s Warlock is one of the early casualties. During this time, we also get introduced to other X-Men that will eventually become mainstays on future X-Teams. A young Chinese American mutant named Jubilee shows up in issue #244. Gambit makes a cameo in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 and Uncanny X-Men #266. This is Storm’s Story One of the things that cannot be understated his how much Claremont’s X-Men run is really about Storm. Ororo is a constant presence in Claremont’s run. Before X-Tinction Agenda, Storm is thought to be dead but is really stripped of her memory and put in a young girl’s body. This is where she meets up with Gambit while being pursued by the Shadow King. While she gains her memories back, for a while she’s still left in that young girl’s body with limited control of her powers. Yet she’s still leader of the X-Men. Claremont makes it abundantly clear how important she is. And it stays that way as Claremont wraps up his time writing the X-Men. The Muir Island Saga wraps up something that Claremont started back in issue #117 with Charles Xavier and the Shadow King. By the end of that arc, all the X-Men come home and are back at the mansion with Charles Xavier. But instead of relegating Storm to the background, we get the formation of the infamous Blue and Gold teams. Storm takes the lead of the Gold team with herself, Jean, Iceman and Colossus (with Bishop joining soon after). The Blue team is lead by Cyclops with Wolverine, Gambit, Psylocke, Rogue and Beast. Uncanny X-Men follows the Gold team while the newly created X-Men series follows the Blue team. X-Factor becomes the team we most recognize them as with Val Cooper reforming the team with Polaris, Havok, Quicksilver Strong Guy, Wolfsbane and Multiple Man. The X-Men Gold team's solo book would go on to sell 8 million copies becoming the best selling single-issue comic of all time. After issue 3 of X-Men, Claremont is officially done with his run. While it is clear he still had plenty of story to tell, it’s amazing how much he put the X-Men through and then when he was done, he put everything back where it was. The original X-Men leave X-Factor and come back to the X-Men, Charles Xavier is back in the mansion and back in a wheelchair. Yet while the major pieces were back, there were clearly a lot of changes that happened and stuck. And we’re grateful for it. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. This was the last numbered Character Corner for 2019. We may have some Character Corner shorts that come out and there will definitely be one more Pull List coming in December so stay tuned. When we return, we will be taking a trip over to DC to talk about the emerald archer himself, Oliver Queen. Issues: New Mutants Issues 35 - 54 X-Men Uncanny X-Men Issue #244 - First appearance of Jubilation Lee (Jubilee) Uncanny X-MenAnnual #14 & Uncanny X-Men 266 - First Appearance of Gambit X-Tinction Agenda Uncanny X-Men #270 New Mutants #95 X-Factor #60 Uncanny X-Men #271 New Mutants #96 X-Factor #61 Uncanny X-Men #272 New Mutants #97 X-Factor #62 Muir Island Saga Uncanny X-Men #278 Uncanny X-Men #279 X-Factor #69 Uncanny X-Men #280 X-Factor #70   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/october-pull-list-month-of-x/ Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:12:22 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=529800 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/october-pull-list-month-of-x/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/october-pull-list-month-of-x/feed/ 0 To Me My X-Fans! It's Month of X time.   It’s finally here. It’s October so it's not only time for another episode of the Pull List but this is a special month. It’s the Month of X. We’re going to discuss Jonathan Hickman starting his X-Men run with Powers of X and House of X that set the table for the upcoming Dawn of X that feels like a X-Men story that has been brewing since the Claremont era.     But you’ll have to wait for that Month of X discussion. Before we get to that we want to go through all the other great (and some not so great) comics we’re reading. Spoiler Alert: There are a LOT of great comic books out there. It’s actually becoming a problem for our wallets. Below are some of the highlights of the books we’re reading. It’s not a complete list, for that you have to listen to the episode.    Non-DC/Marvel Books: Catalyst Prime Seven Days - A few months ago news came out that Gail Simone would be tapped to be the chief architect for Lion Forge’s Catalyst Prime superhero line of comics. If you haven’t been checking out some of the superhero books under Lion Forge you absolutely should. Noble and Superb are books we’ve mentioned on the Pull List before and there are many others. Well, Catalyst Prime Seven Days #1 just dropped and Simone is writing that. We’re cheating a bit by adding it to this list as we haven’t actually read it yet, but it was definitely bought and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to tell others they should. If you want superhero books but outside of DC and Marvel then you need to be supporting Lion Forge’s Catalyst Prime line.   Transformers - This one hurts. As much as we loved James Robert’s run of More Than Meets the Eye and Lost Light, hearing that the latest run (not by Roberts) is not good breaks our hearts.  Power Rangers - Yes. Power Rangers comics are good. You should be reading them.   DC Justice League - DC Universe has put on a few more issues from Scott Snyder’s Justice League run. While the DC Universe app is clearly set up for video and not reading comics, it’s stills serviceable enough (It’s no Marvel Unlimited). Still, I’ve been able to go through and catch up on some DC books that I’ve missed. Snyder’s Justice League run is one of them. Now I can admit I was a bit frustrated with Dark Knight: Metal but now that there has been more time to flesh out the DC world thanks to books like Justice League, I want to revisit it.  Batman Annual #3 - With Joker all in the news right now, it felt like a good time to go back to the New 52 Batman run and reread the 3rd annual issue written by James Tynion. Titled ‘Friends’, it’s a chilling tale of just how terrifying the Joker can be. The Flash - I feel like we talk about this book but at the same time not enough. Williamson is killing it on this run just like King is on his run with Batman. I know we're bias and we're Wally West marks but even we have to give credit with what Williamson is doing with Barry and the Speed Force (and other Forces). There have been so many great issues. Like the spotlight on the Trickster (Jesse James) in issue #66. Issue 80 just came out and if you're behind now is the time to catch up. Flash Forward -  It’s too early to call this one. It could be the redemptive arc that makes Wally the hero all of us who still know him to be the fastest man alive to be. Or it could be a dumping ground for characters that didn’t survive books that DC previously cancelled.  Batman (Tom King) - Tom King’s run on Batman is coming close to ending with the City of Bane story and it has been one helluva ride. While some might not like what he’s done with Bruce/Batman, I love it. I’m hoping that this opens up for a new status quo for Bruce. Doomsday Clock - We talked about this last episode but Doomsday Clock is really coming together. It might not have always been the plan to delay this series for so long but the timing is working well with the rest of the DC Universe. There was good reason to be skeptical of not only DC Rebirth but also the concept of tying in Watchmen, but so far it's paying off. We'll see if Johns can stick the landing with issue 12...whenever that comes out.    Marvel King Thor #1 - Oh you thought Jason Aaron was going to just go peacefully and quietly into the night after War of the Realms? Oh you sweet sweet souls. The epilogue to Aaron’s 7 year run on Thor is here and just when you thought you had it all figured out, he’s back to throw you right back off. The last panel of King Thor #1 will have you audibly shouting. And if you’re worried about where All-Father Thor will go from here once Aaron moves on, Marvel announces that Donny Cates (Thanos, Venom) will be the next writer to pick up writing the God of Thunder. So if you thought maybe you could get a breather…you were wrong. Very very wrong. Captain America - On this podcast, we might not stand when the national anthem plays but we stand when we read Coates’ Captain America run. Yes, it’s that good. To say that Coates has hit his stride with this book is an understatement. Also once again it validates Nick Spencer's run. There's a lot of continuation from that story. House of X/Powers of X - You know why we’re here. The Month of X content you were waiting for. The minute Marvel announced that Hickman was not only coming back to Marvel but writing X-Men, we were onboard. Making it even better, we had already decided to do a Chris Claremont X-Men run deep dive so the timing was perfect. The key to reading House of X and Powers of X is to make sure you're reading the information between the panels. There's a lot of important information in those pages and some times the most important information is what's omitted (or redacted).    Give the full episode a listen to hear about all the books we’ve been reading and get the full discussion. Make sure to tell us what you’ve been reading in the comments and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Pull List: Month of X full false 1:18:23 To Me My X-Fans! It's Month of X time.   It’s finally here. It’s October so it's not only time for another episode of the Pull List but this is a special month. It’s the Month of X. We’re going to discuss Jonathan Hickman starting his X-Men run with Powers of X and House of X that set the table for the upcoming Dawn of X that feels like a X-Men story that has been brewing since the Claremont era.     But you’ll have to wait for that Month of X discussion. Before we get to that we want to go through all the other great (and some not so great) comics we’re reading. Spoiler Alert: There are a LOT of great comic books out there. It’s actually becoming a problem for our wallets. Below are some of the highlights of the books we’re reading. It’s not a complete list, for that you have to listen to the episode.    Non-DC/Marvel Books: Catalyst Prime Seven Days - A few months ago news came out that Gail Simone would be tapped to be the chief architect for Lion Forge’s Catalyst Prime superhero line of comics. If you haven’t been checking out some of the superhero books under Lion Forge you absolutely should. Noble and Superb are books we’ve mentioned on the Pull List before and there are many others. Well, Catalyst Prime Seven Days #1 just dropped and Simone is writing that. We’re cheating a bit by adding it to this list as we haven’t actually read it yet, but it was definitely bought and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to tell others they should. If you want superhero books but outside of DC and Marvel then you need to be supporting Lion Forge’s Catalyst Prime line.   Transformers - This one hurts. As much as we loved James Robert’s run of More Than Meets the Eye and Lost Light, hearing that the latest run (not by Roberts) is not good breaks our hearts.  Power Rangers - Yes. Power Rangers comics are good. You should be reading them.   DC Justice League - DC Universe has put on a few more issues from Scott Snyder’s Justice League run. While the DC Universe app is clearly set up for video and not reading comics, it’s stills serviceable enough (It’s no Marvel Unlimited). Still, I’ve been able to go through and catch up on some DC books that I’ve missed. Snyder’s Justice League run is one of them. Now I can admit I was a bit frustrated with Dark Knight: Metal but now that there has been more time to flesh out the DC world thanks to books like Justice League, I want to revisit it.  Batman Annual #3 - With Joker all in the news right now, it felt like a good time to go back to the New 52 Batman run and reread the 3rd annual issue written by James Tynion. Titled ‘Friends’, it’s a chilling tale of just how terrifying the Joker can be. The Flash - I feel like we talk about this book but at the same time not enough. Williamson is killing it on this run just like King is on his run with Batman. I know we're bias and we're Wally West marks but even we have to give credit with what Williamson is doing with Barry and the Speed Force (and other Forces). There have been so many great issues. Like the spotlight on the Trickster (Jesse James) in issue #66. Issue 80 just came out and if you're behind now is the time to catch up. Flash Forward -  It’s too early to call this one. It could be the redemptive arc that makes Wally the hero all of us who still know him to be the fastest man alive to be. Or it could be a dumping ground for characters that didn’t survive books that DC previously cancelled.  Batman (Tom King) - Tom King’s run on Batman is coming close to ending with the City of Bane story and it has been one helluva ride. While some might not like what he’s done with Bruce/Batman, I love it. I’m hoping that this opens up for a new status quo for Bruce. Doomsday Clock - We talked about this last episode but Doomsday Clock is really coming together. It might not have always been the plan to delay this series for so long but the timing is working well with the rest of the DC Universe. There was good reason to be skeptical of not only DC Rebirth but also the concept of tying in Watchmen, but so far it's paying off. We'll see if Johns can stick the landing with issue 12...whenever that comes out.    Marvel King Thor #1 - Oh you thought Jason Aaron was going to just go peacefully and quietly into the night after War of the Realms? Oh you sweet sweet souls. The epilogue to Aaron’s 7 year run on Thor is here and just when you thought you had it all figured out, he’s back to throw you right back off. The last panel of King Thor #1 will have you audibly shouting. And if you’re worried about where All-Father Thor will go from here once Aaron moves on, Marvel announces that Donny Cates (Thanos, Venom) will be the next writer to pick up writing the God of Thunder. So if you thought maybe you could get a breather…you were wrong. Very very wrong. Captain America - On this podcast, we might not stand when the national anthem plays but we stand when we read Coates’ Captain America run. Yes, it’s that good. To say that Coates has hit his stride with this book is an understatement. Also once again it validates Nick Spencer's run. There's a lot of continuation from that story. House of X/Powers of X - You know why we’re here. The Month of X content you were waiting for. The minute Marvel announced that Hickman was not only coming back to Marvel but writing X-Men, we were onboard. Making it even better, we had already decided to do a Chris Claremont X-Men run deep dive so the timing was perfect. The key to reading House of X and Powers of X is to make sure you're reading the information between the panels. There's a lot of important information in those pages and some times the most important information is what's omitted (or redacted).    Give the full episode a listen to hear about all the books we’ve been reading and get the full discussion. Make sure to tell us what you’ve been reading in the comments and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  To Me My X-Fans! It's Month of X time.   It’s finally here. It’s October so it's not only time for another episode of the Pull List but this is a special month. It’s the Month of X. We’re going to discuss Jonathan Hickman starting his X-Men run with Powers of X and House of X that set the table for the upcoming Dawn of X that feels like a X-Men story that has been brewing since the Claremont era.     But you’ll have to wait for that Month of X discussion. Before we get to that we want to go through all the other great (and some not so great) comics we’re reading. Spoiler Alert: There are a LOT of great comic books out there. It’s actually becoming a problem for our wallets. Below are some of the highlights of the books we’re reading. It’s not a complete list, for that you have to listen to the episode.    Non-DC/Marvel Books: Catalyst Prime Seven Days - A few months ago news came out that Gail Simone would be tapped to be the chief architect for Lion Forge’s Catalyst Prime superhero line of comics. If you haven’t been checking out some of the superhero books under Lion Forge you absolutely should. Noble and Superb are books we’ve mentioned on the Pull List before and there are many others. Well, Catalyst Prime Seven Days #1 just dropped and Simone is writing that. We’re cheating a bit by adding it to this list as we haven’t actually read it yet, but it was definitely bought and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to tell others they should. If you want superhero books but outside of DC and Marvel then you need to be supporting Lion Forge’s Catalyst Prime line.   Transformers - This one hurts. As much as we loved James Robert’s run of More Than Meets the Eye and Lost Light, hearing that the latest run (not by Roberts) is not good breaks our hearts.  Power Rangers - Yes. Power Rangers comics are good. You should be reading them.   DC Justice League - DC Universe has put on a few more issues from Scott Snyder’s Justice League run. While the DC Universe app is clearly set up for video and not reading comics, it’s stills serviceable enough (It’s no Marvel Unlimited). Still, I’ve been able to go through and catch up on some DC books that I’ve missed. Snyder’s Justice League run is one of them. Now I can admit I was a bit frustrated with Dark Knight: Metal but now that there has been more time to flesh out the DC world thanks to books like Justice League, I want to revisit it.  Batman Annual #3 - With Joker all in the news right now, it felt like a good time to go back to the New 52 Batman run and reread the 3rd annual issue written by James Tynion. Titled ‘Friends’, it’s a chilling tale of just how terrifying the Joker can be. The Flash - I feel like we talk about this book but at the same time not enough. Williamson is killing it on this run just like King is on his run with Batman. I know we're bias and we're Wally West marks but even we have to give credit with what Williamson is doing with Barry and the Speed Force (and other Forces). There have been so many great issues. Like the spotlight on the Trickster (Jesse James) in issue #66. Issue 80 just came out and if you're behind now is the time to catch up. Flash Forward -  It’s too early to call this one. It could be the redemptive arc that makes Wally the hero all of us who still know him to be the fastest man alive to be. Or it could be a dumping ground for characters that didn’t survive books that DC previously cancelled.  Batman (Tom King) - Tom King’s run on Batman is coming close to ending with the City of Bane story and it has been one helluva ride. While some might not like what he’s done with Bruce/Batman, I love it. I’m hoping that this opens up for a new status quo for Bruce. Doomsday Clock - We talked about this last episode but Doomsday Clock is really coming together. It might not have always been the plan to delay this series for so long but the timing is working well with the rest of the DC Universe. There was good reason to be skeptical of not only DC Rebirth but also the concept of tying in Watchmen, but so far it's paying off. We'll see if Johns can stick the landing with issue 12...whenever that comes out.    Marvel King Thor #1 - Oh you thought Jason Aaron was going to just go peacefully and quietly into the night after War of the Realms? Oh you sweet sweet souls. The epilogue to Aaron’s 7 year run on Thor is here and just when you thought you had it all figured out, he’s back to throw you right back off. The last panel of King Thor #1 will have you audibly shouting. And if you’re worried about where All-Father Thor will go from here once Aaron moves on, Marvel announces that Donny Cates (Thanos, Venom) will be the next writer to pick up writing the God of Thunder. So if you thought maybe you could get a breather…you were wrong. Very very wrong. Captain America - On this podcast, we might not stand when the national anthem plays but we stand when we read Coates’ Captain America run. Yes, it’s that good. To say that Coates has hit his stride with this book is an understatement. Also once again it validates Nick Spencer's run. There's a lot of continuation from that story. House of X/Powers of X - You know why we’re here. The Month of X content you were waiting for. The minute Marvel announced that Hickman was not only coming back to Marvel but writing X-Men, we were onboard. Making it even better, we had already decided to do a Chris Claremont X-Men run deep dive so the timing was perfect. The key to reading House of X and Powers of X is to make sure you're reading the information between the panels. There's a lot of important information in those pages and some times the most important information is what's omitted (or redacted).    Give the full episode a listen to hear about all the books we’ve been reading and get the full discussion. Make sure to tell us what you’ve been reading in the comments and leave us a 5 star review on iTunes. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-xmen-part-3-the-sinister-saga/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:10:55 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=529571 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-xmen-part-3-the-sinister-saga/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-xmen-part-3-the-sinister-saga/feed/ 0 We're back with the 78th episode of the Character Corner. We're almost to the end of our Claremont X-Men run. Picking up right where we left off after the Trial of Magneto with issue 201 and it's Cyclops vs Storm for leadership of the X-Men! Scott is reunited with his wife, Madelyne, and his son Nathan but he's struggling to figure out where he fits in. Does he stay with the X-Men or does he retire and go off as a husband and a father? Storm sensing the struggle inside of her friend and colleague uses Scott's distracted mind against him and even though she's de-powered, easily takes Scott down to assume leadership. That would be the end of Scott's time as a team leader and set him off on a path of growth however, we must address the elephant in the room: The Return of Jean Grey.  John Bryne brings Jean back in the pages of the Fantastic Four (Fantastic Four #286) much to the chagrin of Claremont. Claremont then sets forward to put together a saga that gives a purpose to the now abandoned Madelyne Pryor. In the end, Claremont with the help of Louise Simonson (Who is handling the writing duties in the pages of X-Factor), pull together several lose threads and create story that has long last implications for the X-Family. Here's a quick rundown of some of the things that come about during this arc:  Mr Sinister's first appearance (Throw in Apocalypse's appearance over in X-Factor) and the importance of the Summers bloodline Formation of X-Factor and Excaliber teams The Marauders severely injuring Angel, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Shadowcat (Angel's injury sets him on the path to becoming Archangel) Madelyne Pryor becoming the Goblin Queen and learning she's a clone of Jean Grey  First appearance of the nation of Genosha Rachel Summers bonding with the Phoenix Force and more There's a lot to cover in these issues. One could describe this arc  as the Sinister Saga. Mr. Sinister is mentioned during the Mutant Massacre crossover in issue #212 and doesn't make his full appearance until issue #221. But he's the man behind the curtain from the first time he's mentioned all the way thorough Inferno. Now here's a bonus. If you're reading Jonathan Hickman's Powers of X and House of X, then you'll no doubt notice a lot of familiar faces popping up from the Claremont X-Men run. But you'll have to wait until we cover our next Pull List episode next month once House of X and Powers of X are complete. When we come back with the next episode, we'll take a step back and catch up with the New Mutants part 2, the next Pull List episode and then on episode 80 of the Character Corner, we'll wrap up the historic Claremont X-Men run. So stay tuned. Issues: Uncanny X-Men #201 - 209 Issue 201 - Storm vs Cyclops for leadership of the X-Men Mutant Massacre Uncanny X-Men  #210 - 214 Mutant Massacre Omnibus Uncanny X-Men #214 - 219   Fall of the Mutants (Only the X-Men issues) Uncanny X-Men #220 - 227 Fall of the Mutants Volume 1 Uncanny X-Men #228 - 238 Genosha - Uncanny  X-Men #235 - 238 Inferno Uncanny X-Men #239 - 243 Inferno Prologue Inferno Volume 1 Inferno Volume 2 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 71 71 Claremont X-Men Part 3 - Sinister Saga full false 1:33:59 We're back with the 78th episode of the Character Corner. We're almost to the end of our Claremont X-Men run. Picking up right where we left off after the Trial of Magneto with issue 201 and it's Cyclops vs Storm for leadership of the X-Men! Scott is reunited with his wife, Madelyne, and his son Nathan but he's struggling to figure out where he fits in. Does he stay with the X-Men or does he retire and go off as a husband and a father? Storm sensing the struggle inside of her friend and colleague uses Scott's distracted mind against him and even though she's de-powered, easily takes Scott down to assume leadership. That would be the end of Scott's time as a team leader and set him off on a path of growth however, we must address the elephant in the room: The Return of Jean Grey.  John Bryne brings Jean back in the pages of the Fantastic Four (Fantastic Four #286) much to the chagrin of Claremont. Claremont then sets forward to put together a saga that gives a purpose to the now abandoned Madelyne Pryor. In the end, Claremont with the help of Louise Simonson (Who is handling the writing duties in the pages of X-Factor), pull together several lose threads and create story that has long last implications for the X-Family. Here's a quick rundown of some of the things that come about during this arc:  Mr Sinister's first appearance (Throw in Apocalypse's appearance over in X-Factor) and the importance of the Summers bloodline Formation of X-Factor and Excaliber teams The Marauders severely injuring Angel, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Shadowcat (Angel's injury sets him on the path to becoming Archangel) Madelyne Pryor becoming the Goblin Queen and learning she's a clone of Jean Grey  First appearance of the nation of Genosha Rachel Summers bonding with the Phoenix Force and more There's a lot to cover in these issues. One could describe this arc  as the Sinister Saga. Mr. Sinister is mentioned during the Mutant Massacre crossover in issue #212 and doesn't make his full appearance until issue #221. But he's the man behind the curtain from the first time he's mentioned all the way thorough Inferno. Now here's a bonus. If you're reading Jonathan Hickman's Powers of X and House of X, then you'll no doubt notice a lot of familiar faces popping up from the Claremont X-Men run. But you'll have to wait until we cover our next Pull List episode next month once House of X and Powers of X are complete. When we come back with the next episode, we'll take a step back and catch up with the New Mutants part 2, the next Pull List episode and then on episode 80 of the Character Corner, we'll wrap up the historic Claremont X-Men run. So stay tuned. Issues: Uncanny X-Men #201 - 209 Issue 201 - Storm vs Cyclops for leadership of the X-Men Mutant Massacre Uncanny X-Men  #210 - 214 Mutant Massacre Omnibus Uncanny X-Men #214 - 219   Fall of the Mutants (Only the X-Men issues) Uncanny X-Men #220 - 227 Fall of the Mutants Volume 1 Uncanny X-Men #228 - 238 Genosha - Uncanny  X-Men #235 - 238 Inferno Uncanny X-Men #239 - 243 Inferno Prologue Inferno Volume 1 Inferno Volume 2 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with the 78th episode of the Character Corner. We're almost to the end of our Claremont X-Men run. Picking up right where we left off after the Trial of Magneto with issue 201 and it's Cyclops vs Storm for leadership of the X-Men! Scott is reunited with his wife, Madelyne, and his son Nathan but he's struggling to figure out where he fits in. Does he stay with the X-Men or does he retire and go off as a husband and a father? Storm sensing the struggle inside of her friend and colleague uses Scott's distracted mind against him and even though she's de-powered, easily takes Scott down to assume leadership. That would be the end of Scott's time as a team leader and set him off on a path of growth however, we must address the elephant in the room: The Return of Jean Grey.  John Bryne brings Jean back in the pages of the Fantastic Four (Fantastic Four #286) much to the chagrin of Claremont. Claremont then sets forward to put together a saga that gives a purpose to the now abandoned Madelyne Pryor. In the end, Claremont with the help of Louise Simonson (Who is handling the writing duties in the pages of X-Factor), pull together several lose threads and create story that has long last implications for the X-Family. Here's a quick rundown of some of the things that come about during this arc:  Mr Sinister's first appearance (Throw in Apocalypse's appearance over in X-Factor) and the importance of the Summers bloodline Formation of X-Factor and Excaliber teams The Marauders severely injuring Angel, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Shadowcat (Angel's injury sets him on the path to becoming Archangel) Madelyne Pryor becoming the Goblin Queen and learning she's a clone of Jean Grey  First appearance of the nation of Genosha Rachel Summers bonding with the Phoenix Force and more There's a lot to cover in these issues. One could describe this arc  as the Sinister Saga. Mr. Sinister is mentioned during the Mutant Massacre crossover in issue #212 and doesn't make his full appearance until issue #221. But he's the man behind the curtain from the first time he's mentioned all the way thorough Inferno. Now here's a bonus. If you're reading Jonathan Hickman's Powers of X and House of X, then you'll no doubt notice a lot of familiar faces popping up from the Claremont X-Men run. But you'll have to wait until we cover our next Pull List episode next month once House of X and Powers of X are complete. When we come back with the next episode, we'll take a step back and catch up with the New Mutants part 2, the next Pull List episode and then on episode 80 of the Character Corner, we'll wrap up the historic Claremont X-Men run. So stay tuned. Issues: Uncanny X-Men #201 - 209 Issue 201 - Storm vs Cyclops for leadership of the X-Men Mutant Massacre Uncanny X-Men  #210 - 214 Mutant Massacre Omnibus Uncanny X-Men #214 - 219   Fall of the Mutants (Only the X-Men issues) Uncanny X-Men #220 - 227 Fall of the Mutants Volume 1 Uncanny X-Men #228 - 238 Genosha - Uncanny  X-Men #235 - 238 Inferno Uncanny X-Men #239 - 243 Inferno Prologue Inferno Volume 1 Inferno Volume 2 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Claremont X-Men, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wally-west-update-run-wally-run/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:06:17 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=529072 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wally-west-update-run-wally-run/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wally-west-update-run-wally-run/feed/ 0 We're back with another Character Corner short. This time Dpalm & Kriss are doing a short update on their favorite Flash: Wally West. Wally has been through so much. Is DC finally prepared to give Wally West the respect he deserves? Maybe but of course without putting him through the ringer again. We pick up with Wally's return to the DC Universe with Rebirth and go through Heroes in Crisis and talk about what might be on the horizon for the red headed speedster. You can check out our original Character Corner on Wally here. Issues: DC Universe Rebirth Titans Rebirth Titans The Return of Wally West Flash Flash War Flash Annual 1 Flash 47 - 50 Flash #51 - The Life Story of Wally West Heroes in Crisis Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Wally West Update - Character Corner Short full false 27:37 We're back with another Character Corner short. This time Dpalm & Kriss are doing a short update on their favorite Flash: Wally West. Wally has been through so much. Is DC finally prepared to give Wally West the respect he deserves? Maybe but of course without putting him through the ringer again. We pick up with Wally's return to the DC Universe with Rebirth and go through Heroes in Crisis and talk about what might be on the horizon for the red headed speedster. You can check out our original Character Corner on Wally here. Issues: DC Universe Rebirth Titans Rebirth Titans The Return of Wally West Flash Flash War Flash Annual 1 Flash 47 - 50 Flash #51 - The Life Story of Wally West Heroes in Crisis Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back with another Character Corner short. This time Dpalm & Kriss are doing a short update on their favorite Flash: Wally West. Wally has been through so much. Is DC finally prepared to give Wally West the respect he deserves? Maybe but of course without putting him through the ringer again. We pick up with Wally's return to the DC Universe with Rebirth and go through Heroes in Crisis and talk about what might be on the horizon for the red headed speedster. You can check out our original Character Corner on Wally here. Issues: DC Universe Rebirth Titans Rebirth Titans The Return of Wally West Flash Flash War Flash Annual 1 Flash 47 - 50 Flash #51 - The Life Story of Wally West Heroes in Crisis Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/new-mutants-part-1-xavier-trains-a-new-set-of-teen-mutants/ Sun, 18 Aug 2019 13:06:56 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=528635 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/new-mutants-part-1-xavier-trains-a-new-set-of-teen-mutants/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/new-mutants-part-1-xavier-trains-a-new-set-of-teen-mutants/feed/ 0 We're officially back with a new Character Corner episode. First off, we want to thank all the fans who nominated us for the Podcast Awards. We've made the final slate of 10 in the Entertainment category and that means a lot to us. So thank you to everyone who voted. And if you're a new listener who has found us because of the podcast awards, welcome and we hope you enjoy. Now...as for this episode. So we started off with going through the Claremont X-Men run (Part 1 and Part 2 are here) and realized that we can't really cover Claremont's run properly without covering the New Mutants. When you really look at it, the New Mutants were Claremont's way of retelling the origin of the X-Men with a new and diverse team. There were 5 diverse students that all had powers they needed to learn to control as well as their own personal issues. And because Claremont was writing both this series and Uncanny X-Men, he basically gets two series to tell one big story. We get more about why Kitty hates Emma (Emma is really really evil), Magneto and Lee Forrester and what happened when the X-Men were always off earth (Like during the Brood Wars). For this first part, we cover up to the Trial of Magneto (where we stopped in the X-Men series). Issues: Uncanny X-Men #160 - X-Men rescue Illyana from the demon Belasco Magik (Storm & Illyana) Mini-Series Miniseries covers the 7 seconds/7 years Illyana spent in limbo Marvel Team-Up #100 - First Appearance of Karma/Xi'an Coy Manh Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants - First appearance of the team "The New Mutants" First appearance of Rahne Sinclair (Wolfsbane) First appearance of Sam Guthrie (Cannonball) First appearance of Roberto da Costa (Sunspot) First appearance of Danielle Moonstar  (Psyche/Mirage) New Mutants #6 - 7 - Apparent death of Xi-an New Mutants #8 - First appearance of Amara Aquilla (Magma) New Mutant #13 - First appearance of Doug Ramsey (Cypher) New Mutants #16 - First appearance of The Hellions New Mutants #18 - 20 - The Demon Bear Saga Issue #18 First appearance of Warlock  New Mutants #25 - First appearance of David Haller (Legion) New Mutants #28 - 33 New Mutants Epic Collection Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 71 71 New Mutants Part 1 full false 1:27:06 We're officially back with a new Character Corner episode. First off, we want to thank all the fans who nominated us for the Podcast Awards. We've made the final slate of 10 in the Entertainment category and that means a lot to us. So thank you to everyone who voted. And if you're a new listener who has found us because of the podcast awards, welcome and we hope you enjoy. Now...as for this episode. So we started off with going through the Claremont X-Men run (Part 1 and Part 2 are here) and realized that we can't really cover Claremont's run properly without covering the New Mutants. When you really look at it, the New Mutants were Claremont's way of retelling the origin of the X-Men with a new and diverse team. There were 5 diverse students that all had powers they needed to learn to control as well as their own personal issues. And because Claremont was writing both this series and Uncanny X-Men, he basically gets two series to tell one big story. We get more about why Kitty hates Emma (Emma is really really evil), Magneto and Lee Forrester and what happened when the X-Men were always off earth (Like during the Brood Wars). For this first part, we cover up to the Trial of Magneto (where we stopped in the X-Men series). Issues: Uncanny X-Men #160 - X-Men rescue Illyana from the demon Belasco Magik (Storm & Illyana) Mini-Series Miniseries covers the 7 seconds/7 years Illyana spent in limbo Marvel Team-Up #100 - First Appearance of Karma/Xi'an Coy Manh Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants - First appearance of the team "The New Mutants" First appearance of Rahne Sinclair (Wolfsbane) First appearance of Sam Guthrie (Cannonball) First appearance of Roberto da Costa (Sunspot) First appearance of Danielle Moonstar  (Psyche/Mirage) New Mutants #6 - 7 - Apparent death of Xi-an New Mutants #8 - First appearance of Amara Aquilla (Magma) New Mutant #13 - First appearance of Doug Ramsey (Cypher) New Mutants #16 - First appearance of The Hellions New Mutants #18 - 20 - The Demon Bear Saga Issue #18 First appearance of Warlock  New Mutants #25 - First appearance of David Haller (Legion) New Mutants #28 - 33 New Mutants Epic Collection Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're officially back with a new Character Corner episode. First off, we want to thank all the fans who nominated us for the Podcast Awards. We've made the final slate of 10 in the Entertainment category and that means a lot to us. So thank you to everyone who voted. And if you're a new listener who has found us because of the podcast awards, welcome and we hope you enjoy. Now...as for this episode. So we started off with going through the Claremont X-Men run (Part 1 and Part 2 are here) and realized that we can't really cover Claremont's run properly without covering the New Mutants. When you really look at it, the New Mutants were Claremont's way of retelling the origin of the X-Men with a new and diverse team. There were 5 diverse students that all had powers they needed to learn to control as well as their own personal issues. And because Claremont was writing both this series and Uncanny X-Men, he basically gets two series to tell one big story. We get more about why Kitty hates Emma (Emma is really really evil), Magneto and Lee Forrester and what happened when the X-Men were always off earth (Like during the Brood Wars). For this first part, we cover up to the Trial of Magneto (where we stopped in the X-Men series). Issues: Uncanny X-Men #160 - X-Men rescue Illyana from the demon Belasco Magik (Storm & Illyana) Mini-Series Miniseries covers the 7 seconds/7 years Illyana spent in limbo Marvel Team-Up #100 - First Appearance of Karma/Xi'an Coy Manh Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants - First appearance of the team "The New Mutants" First appearance of Rahne Sinclair (Wolfsbane) First appearance of Sam Guthrie (Cannonball) First appearance of Roberto da Costa (Sunspot) First appearance of Danielle Moonstar  (Psyche/Mirage) New Mutants #6 - 7 - Apparent death of Xi-an New Mutants #8 - First appearance of Amara Aquilla (Magma) New Mutant #13 - First appearance of Doug Ramsey (Cypher) New Mutants #16 - First appearance of The Hellions New Mutants #18 - 20 - The Demon Bear Saga Issue #18 First appearance of Warlock  New Mutants #25 - First appearance of David Haller (Legion) New Mutants #28 - 33 New Mutants Epic Collection Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Claremont X-Men, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/august-pull-list-doomsday-clock-house-of-x-and-powers-of-x/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:21:26 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=528580 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/august-pull-list-doomsday-clock-house-of-x-and-powers-of-x/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/august-pull-list-doomsday-clock-house-of-x-and-powers-of-x/feed/ 0 So small announcement. Normally we discuss our comic pull lists at the end of each Mailbag on the Super Tuesday Recap podcast. But we've decided to do some reorganization and make the Pull List a special recurring episode on the Character Corner. It just makes more sense to discuss the comics we're reading on our comic book podcast. So...welcome to the August Pull List on the Character Corner. Every few months we'll discuss what we've been reading the last few months and have some discussions on that. Below is a taste of what we discuss this episode: Power Rangers Dpalm is not a fan of the new IDW Transformers books Doomsday Clock is finally living up to the hype Heroes in Crisis and can Wally finally get a break Tom King is putting Batman through the ringer It's official: Jason Aaron has the greatest Thor run Ta-Nehisi Coates is scary good on Captain America Hickman is about to blow our minds with House of X and Powers of X That's just a taste of what we discuss (We talk for 90 minutes and didn't even get to everything). Hope you enjoy and we'll be back with a new Pull List in October. Don't worry, our New Mutants Part 1 Character Corner will be out in a week or so. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 71 71 August 2019 Pull List: Doomsday Clock, House of X & Powers of X full false 1:36:08 So small announcement. Normally we discuss our comic pull lists at the end of each Mailbag on the Super Tuesday Recap podcast. But we've decided to do some reorganization and make the Pull List a special recurring episode on the Character Corner. It just makes more sense to discuss the comics we're reading on our comic book podcast. So...welcome to the August Pull List on the Character Corner. Every few months we'll discuss what we've been reading the last few months and have some discussions on that. Below is a taste of what we discuss this episode: Power Rangers Dpalm is not a fan of the new IDW Transformers books Doomsday Clock is finally living up to the hype Heroes in Crisis and can Wally finally get a break Tom King is putting Batman through the ringer It's official: Jason Aaron has the greatest Thor run Ta-Nehisi Coates is scary good on Captain America Hickman is about to blow our minds with House of X and Powers of X That's just a taste of what we discuss (We talk for 90 minutes and didn't even get to everything). Hope you enjoy and we'll be back with a new Pull List in October. Don't worry, our New Mutants Part 1 Character Corner will be out in a week or so. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  So small announcement. Normally we discuss our comic pull lists at the end of each Mailbag on the Super Tuesday Recap podcast. But we've decided to do some reorganization and make the Pull List a special recurring episode on the Character Corner. It just makes more sense to discuss the comics we're reading on our comic book podcast. So...welcome to the August Pull List on the Character Corner. Every few months we'll discuss what we've been reading the last few months and have some discussions on that. Below is a taste of what we discuss this episode: Power Rangers Dpalm is not a fan of the new IDW Transformers books Doomsday Clock is finally living up to the hype Heroes in Crisis and can Wally finally get a break Tom King is putting Batman through the ringer It's official: Jason Aaron has the greatest Thor run Ta-Nehisi Coates is scary good on Captain America Hickman is about to blow our minds with House of X and Powers of X That's just a taste of what we discuss (We talk for 90 minutes and didn't even get to everything). Hope you enjoy and we'll be back with a new Pull List in October. Don't worry, our New Mutants Part 1 Character Corner will be out in a week or so. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Pull List, Comic Books, Marvel, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-shorts-tim-drake-update/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:21:26 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=528405 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-shorts-tim-drake-update/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-shorts-tim-drake-update/feed/ 0 Our first foray into micro-pods, our Character Corner Shorts are small bites that will serve to update existing Character Corners. While this seems like an excuse for us to read more about characters we already love, it's also a great way to talk about old favorites who have been positioned to be even more important in the future. This episode, we head to Gotham to reconnect with the Robin of my youth, Tim Drake. Biting my tongue, we dig into not just the New 52 iteration of the character, but take a hard look at a lot of the character work done in the various Batman weekies and during James Tynion IV's Detective comics run. All leading to the newly launched Young Justice book written by Brian Michael Bendis. Get all caught up in just a few minutes with the best Robin, Tim Drake. Tim Drake: The Detective Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Character Corner Short: Tim Drake Update full false 17:13 Our first foray into micro-pods, our Character Corner Shorts are small bites that will serve to update existing Character Corners. While this seems like an excuse for us to read more about characters we already love, it's also a great way to talk about old favorites who have been positioned to be even more important in the future. This episode, we head to Gotham to reconnect with the Robin of my youth, Tim Drake. Biting my tongue, we dig into not just the New 52 iteration of the character, but take a hard look at a lot of the character work done in the various Batman weekies and during James Tynion IV's Detective comics run. All leading to the newly launched Young Justice book written by Brian Michael Bendis. Get all caught up in just a few minutes with the best Robin, Tim Drake. Tim Drake: The Detective Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Our first foray into micro-pods, our Character Corner Shorts are small bites that will serve to update existing Character Corners. While this seems like an excuse for us to read more about characters we already love, it's also a great way to talk about old favorites who have been positioned to be even more important in the future. This episode, we head to Gotham to reconnect with the Robin of my youth, Tim Drake. Biting my tongue, we dig into not just the New 52 iteration of the character, but take a hard look at a lot of the character work done in the various Batman weekies and during James Tynion IV's Detective comics run. All leading to the newly launched Young Justice book written by Brian Michael Bendis. Get all caught up in just a few minutes with the best Robin, Tim Drake. Tim Drake: The Detective Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Comic Books, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-x-men-part-2/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:43:33 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=527652 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-x-men-part-2/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/claremont-x-men-part-2/feed/ 7 Kriss and Dpalm are back with part 2 of their Chris Claremont X-Men series. For this episode we pick up right after the end of the Dark Phoenix saga with issue 139 and go all the way through the iconic issue 200. The key to this portion of the run is recognizing that this is where most of the most notable qualities of the characters we love come from. From the friendship between Nightcrawler & Wolverine to Ororo's mothering of Kitty Pryde and leadership of the entire X-Men team. Really this arc is about the youngest X-Man, Kitty Pryde, and her mentor/mother figure Ororo. This arc of the X-Men really shows how much Claremont pushed the idea of female characters having their own agency, power and arcs. This is also when he takes back Carol Danvers and literally erases her past to build her back up again (Listen to our Captain Marvel Part 2 episode for more on this).  This is part of the arc that really elevates the X-Men into the characters we know and love today. Issues: Days of Future Past Issues 141 & 142 Issue 150 - Magneto sinks the Leningrad Issue #155 - First appearance of The Brood Brood Saga Issue 161 - 166 First Appearance of Madelyne Pryor - Issue 168 Storm vs Callisto - Issue 170 Juggernaut vs Colossus fight - Issue 183 Trial of Magneto - Issue #200 You'll want to check out the following older character corners as well: Cyclops and Havok Kitty Pryde & Colossus Wolverine We're also going to take another detour and cover the X-Men spin-off, New Mutants, which Claremont begins writing during this part of his X-Men run as well. So stay tuned. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 76 76 Claremont X-Men Part 2 full false 1:27:26 Kriss and Dpalm are back with part 2 of their Chris Claremont X-Men series. For this episode we pick up right after the end of the Dark Phoenix saga with issue 139 and go all the way through the iconic issue 200. The key to this portion of the run is recognizing that this is where most of the most notable qualities of the characters we love come from. From the friendship between Nightcrawler & Wolverine to Ororo's mothering of Kitty Pryde and leadership of the entire X-Men team. Really this arc is about the youngest X-Man, Kitty Pryde, and her mentor/mother figure Ororo. This arc of the X-Men really shows how much Claremont pushed the idea of female characters having their own agency, power and arcs. This is also when he takes back Carol Danvers and literally erases her past to build her back up again (Listen to our Captain Marvel Part 2 episode for more on this).  This is part of the arc that really elevates the X-Men into the characters we know and love today. Issues: Days of Future Past Issues 141 & 142 Issue 150 - Magneto sinks the Leningrad Issue #155 - First appearance of The Brood Brood Saga Issue 161 - 166 First Appearance of Madelyne Pryor - Issue 168 Storm vs Callisto - Issue 170 Juggernaut vs Colossus fight - Issue 183 Trial of Magneto - Issue #200 You'll want to check out the following older character corners as well: Cyclops and Havok Kitty Pryde & Colossus Wolverine We're also going to take another detour and cover the X-Men spin-off, New Mutants, which Claremont begins writing during this part of his X-Men run as well. So stay tuned. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Kriss and Dpalm are back with part 2 of their Chris Claremont X-Men series. For this episode we pick up right after the end of the Dark Phoenix saga with issue 139 and go all the way through the iconic issue 200. The key to this portion of the run is recognizing that this is where most of the most notable qualities of the characters we love come from. From the friendship between Nightcrawler & Wolverine to Ororo's mothering of Kitty Pryde and leadership of the entire X-Men team. Really this arc is about the youngest X-Man, Kitty Pryde, and her mentor/mother figure Ororo. This arc of the X-Men really shows how much Claremont pushed the idea of female characters having their own agency, power and arcs. This is also when he takes back Carol Danvers and literally erases her past to build her back up again (Listen to our Captain Marvel Part 2 episode for more on this).  This is part of the arc that really elevates the X-Men into the characters we know and love today. Issues: Days of Future Past Issues 141 & 142 Issue 150 - Magneto sinks the Leningrad Issue #155 - First appearance of The Brood Brood Saga Issue 161 - 166 First Appearance of Madelyne Pryor - Issue 168 Storm vs Callisto - Issue 170 Juggernaut vs Colossus fight - Issue 183 Trial of Magneto - Issue #200 You'll want to check out the following older character corners as well: Cyclops and Havok Kitty Pryde & Colossus Wolverine We're also going to take another detour and cover the X-Men spin-off, New Mutants, which Claremont begins writing during this part of his X-Men run as well. So stay tuned. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Claremont X-Men, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-lgbtq-characters-and-moments-in-comics/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:00:56 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=527458 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-lgbtq-characters-and-moments-in-comics/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-lgbtq-characters-and-moments-in-comics/feed/ 0 *EDIT* Correct Title is updated in all RSS Feeds Now Since it is Pride month we're taking a break from our Claremont X-Men series (I know I know, we just started it) to talk about LGBTQ characters and representation in comics. Instead of focusing on just a handful of characters we focus more in general on some of the bigger, milestone moments (both good and bad) in comics. We start with the big two (DC and Marvel) and we fully acknowledge that while there have been some great improvements, there's still a long way to go. But in order for there to be improvement, we need to know what came before. So we acknowledge milestone moments while also pointing out when if they're just hollow attempts at representation because nothing was done with those storylines. We also admit that we're just two cis-het men and so we're in no means experts on the true impact these characters and moments have (both good and bad) on the LGBTQ community. But we do our best to at least provide a starting point for listeners. Definitely go out and listen to some voices in the LGBTQ community for more in-depth and knowledgeable discussions on these characters and moments.  what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network LGBTQ Characters and Moments in Comics bonus false 58:17 *EDIT* Correct Title is updated in all RSS Feeds Now Since it is Pride month we're taking a break from our Claremont X-Men series (I know I know, we just started it) to talk about LGBTQ characters and representation in comics. Instead of focusing on just a handful of characters we focus more in general on some of the bigger, milestone moments (both good and bad) in comics. We start with the big two (DC and Marvel) and we fully acknowledge that while there have been some great improvements, there's still a long way to go. But in order for there to be improvement, we need to know what came before. So we acknowledge milestone moments while also pointing out when if they're just hollow attempts at representation because nothing was done with those storylines. We also admit that we're just two cis-het men and so we're in no means experts on the true impact these characters and moments have (both good and bad) on the LGBTQ community. But we do our best to at least provide a starting point for listeners. Definitely go out and listen to some voices in the LGBTQ community for more in-depth and knowledgeable discussions on these characters and moments.  what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  *EDIT* Correct Title is updated in all RSS Feeds Now Since it is Pride month we're taking a break from our Claremont X-Men series (I know I know, we just started it) to talk about LGBTQ characters and representation in comics. Instead of focusing on just a handful of characters we focus more in general on some of the bigger, milestone moments (both good and bad) in comics. We start with the big two (DC and Marvel) and we fully acknowledge that while there have been some great improvements, there's still a long way to go. But in order for there to be improvement, we need to know what came before. So we acknowledge milestone moments while also pointing out when if they're just hollow attempts at representation because nothing was done with those storylines. We also admit that we're just two cis-het men and so we're in no means experts on the true impact these characters and moments have (both good and bad) on the LGBTQ community. But we do our best to at least provide a starting point for listeners. Definitely go out and listen to some voices in the LGBTQ community for more in-depth and knowledgeable discussions on these characters and moments.  what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Marvel, Other https://www.mtrnetwork.net/chris-claremonts-x-men-part-1-the-phoenix-saga/ Wed, 22 May 2019 23:42:43 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=527105 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/chris-claremonts-x-men-part-1-the-phoenix-saga/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/chris-claremonts-x-men-part-1-the-phoenix-saga/feed/ 0 We didn't plan this but its May and our 75th Character Corner just happens to be the start of our Chris Claremont X-Men series and Claremont started his 17 year X-Men run in May 1975. It's like we were meant to do this. This is probably going to be the closest you get to us doing an X-Men comics podcast. We start at the beginning with Claremont's Phoenix saga which really covers 44 issues to truly understand Jean's evolution as the Phoenix. It fleshes out Jean, her relationship/friendship/sisterhood with Ororo (Storm) and her roommate Misty Knight (yeah...Jean was rooming with Misty Knight). We see that Charles Xavier is kinda an asshole, the first appearance of the Shi'ar, how the new X-Men come together as a family and so much more. Having reread this it makes what Fox has done with two attempts at the Dark Phoenix storyline infuriating. The Phoenix saga isn't about how Jean becomes so powerful she loses control. It's about how Jean Grey sacrifices herself to save her family. Twice. She dies and is reborn as the Phoenix out of love to save the X-Men. The path to her becoming the Dark Phoenix is a slow burn of betrayal. But even then, it ends with her gaining control thanks to her family's willingness to sacrifice everything for her and in the end she sacrifices her life again to save the X-Men. It's a masterful story that's been neutered in the movies. Issues: X-Men Giant Size #1 - Not Claremont but this introduces the new team/characters and sets the stage for Claremont's magic There are a couple of ways to read this run and Kriss & Dpalm used two different methods. Dpalm's Reading List (X-Men/Uncanny X-Men #94 - 138) Pre-Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #94 - 100 - Claremont takes over as the writer of the X-Men and starts building towards Jean becoming the Phoenix Uncanny X-Men #94  - First appearance of the Shi'ar Uncanny X-Men #97 - First (official) appearance of Lilandra Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men 101 - 108 Proteus Saga Uncanny X-Men #125 - First Appearance of Proteus Uncanny X-Men #127 & #128 Dark Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #129 - 138 129 - First appearances of Hellfire Club (Sebastian Shaw, Emma Frost), Kitty Pryde 132 - First appearance of Harry Leland & Donald Pierce Kriss's Reading List (Classic X-Men 1 - 44) Classic X-Men 1 - 44 tell the same story but also have additional short stories after the main story in each book that are written by Claremont years later that flesh out the characters & story. Examples: Classic X-Men #2 - Jean & Storm's forming their friendship Classic X-Men #3 has the X-Men dealing with/mourning the loss of Thunderbird Classic X-Men #8 - This expands on what actually happened to Jean when she merges with the Phoenix force. It's a deeper explanation of her sacrifice and why the Phoenix bonded with her Classic X-Men #12 - Magneto's Holocaust origins, losing his daughter in a fire and moving the character into a more sympathetic light All of the stories are great and really dig into the characters and are must read Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 75 75 Chris Claremont's X-Men Part 1 - The Phoenix Saga full false 1:14:35 We didn't plan this but its May and our 75th Character Corner just happens to be the start of our Chris Claremont X-Men series and Claremont started his 17 year X-Men run in May 1975. It's like we were meant to do this. This is probably going to be the closest you get to us doing an X-Men comics podcast. We start at the beginning with Claremont's Phoenix saga which really covers 44 issues to truly understand Jean's evolution as the Phoenix. It fleshes out Jean, her relationship/friendship/sisterhood with Ororo (Storm) and her roommate Misty Knight (yeah...Jean was rooming with Misty Knight). We see that Charles Xavier is kinda an asshole, the first appearance of the Shi'ar, how the new X-Men come together as a family and so much more. Having reread this it makes what Fox has done with two attempts at the Dark Phoenix storyline infuriating. The Phoenix saga isn't about how Jean becomes so powerful she loses control. It's about how Jean Grey sacrifices herself to save her family. Twice. She dies and is reborn as the Phoenix out of love to save the X-Men. The path to her becoming the Dark Phoenix is a slow burn of betrayal. But even then, it ends with her gaining control thanks to her family's willingness to sacrifice everything for her and in the end she sacrifices her life again to save the X-Men. It's a masterful story that's been neutered in the movies. Issues: X-Men Giant Size #1 - Not Claremont but this introduces the new team/characters and sets the stage for Claremont's magic There are a couple of ways to read this run and Kriss & Dpalm used two different methods. Dpalm's Reading List (X-Men/Uncanny X-Men #94 - 138) Pre-Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #94 - 100 - Claremont takes over as the writer of the X-Men and starts building towards Jean becoming the Phoenix Uncanny X-Men #94  - First appearance of the Shi'ar Uncanny X-Men #97 - First (official) appearance of Lilandra Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men 101 - 108 Proteus Saga Uncanny X-Men #125 - First Appearance of Proteus Uncanny X-Men #127 & #128 Dark Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #129 - 138 129 - First appearances of Hellfire Club (Sebastian Shaw, Emma Frost), Kitty Pryde 132 - First appearance of Harry Leland & Donald Pierce Kriss's Reading List (Classic X-Men 1 - 44) Classic X-Men 1 - 44 tell the same story but also have additional short stories after the main story in each book that are written by Claremont years later that flesh out the characters & story. Examples: Classic X-Men #2 - Jean & Storm's forming their friendship Classic X-Men #3 has the X-Men dealing with/mourning the loss of Thunderbird Classic X-Men #8 - This expands on what actually happened to Jean when she merges with the Phoenix force. It's a deeper explanation of her sacrifice and why the Phoenix bonded with her Classic X-Men #12 - Magneto's Holocaust origins, losing his daughter in a fire and moving the character into a more sympathetic light All of the stories are great and really dig into the characters and are must read Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We didn't plan this but its May and our 75th Character Corner just happens to be the start of our Chris Claremont X-Men series and Claremont started his 17 year X-Men run in May 1975. It's like we were meant to do this. This is probably going to be the closest you get to us doing an X-Men comics podcast. We start at the beginning with Claremont's Phoenix saga which really covers 44 issues to truly understand Jean's evolution as the Phoenix. It fleshes out Jean, her relationship/friendship/sisterhood with Ororo (Storm) and her roommate Misty Knight (yeah...Jean was rooming with Misty Knight). We see that Charles Xavier is kinda an asshole, the first appearance of the Shi'ar, how the new X-Men come together as a family and so much more. Having reread this it makes what Fox has done with two attempts at the Dark Phoenix storyline infuriating. The Phoenix saga isn't about how Jean becomes so powerful she loses control. It's about how Jean Grey sacrifices herself to save her family. Twice. She dies and is reborn as the Phoenix out of love to save the X-Men. The path to her becoming the Dark Phoenix is a slow burn of betrayal. But even then, it ends with her gaining control thanks to her family's willingness to sacrifice everything for her and in the end she sacrifices her life again to save the X-Men. It's a masterful story that's been neutered in the movies. Issues: X-Men Giant Size #1 - Not Claremont but this introduces the new team/characters and sets the stage for Claremont's magic There are a couple of ways to read this run and Kriss & Dpalm used two different methods. Dpalm's Reading List (X-Men/Uncanny X-Men #94 - 138) Pre-Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #94 - 100 - Claremont takes over as the writer of the X-Men and starts building towards Jean becoming the Phoenix Uncanny X-Men #94  - First appearance of the Shi'ar Uncanny X-Men #97 - First (official) appearance of Lilandra Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men 101 - 108 Proteus Saga Uncanny X-Men #125 - First Appearance of Proteus Uncanny X-Men #127 & #128 Dark Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #129 - 138 129 - First appearances of Hellfire Club (Sebastian Shaw, Emma Frost), Kitty Pryde 132 - First appearance of Harry Leland & Donald Pierce Kriss's Reading List (Classic X-Men 1 - 44) Classic X-Men 1 - 44 tell the same story but also have additional short stories after the main story in each book that are written by Claremont years later that flesh out the characters & story. Examples: Classic X-Men #2 - Jean & Storm's forming their friendship Classic X-Men #3 has the X-Men dealing with/mourning the loss of Thunderbird Classic X-Men #8 - This expands on what actually happened to Jean when she merges with the Phoenix force. It's a deeper explanation of her sacrifice and why the Phoenix bonded with her Classic X-Men #12 - Magneto's Holocaust origins, losing his daughter in a fire and moving the character into a more sympathetic light All of the stories are great and really dig into the characters and are must read Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Claremont X-Men, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-mans-garage/ Wed, 08 May 2019 12:57:49 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=526593 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-mans-garage/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-mans-garage/feed/ 2 We promised a bonus episode and here it is. Fresh off of Endgame and our 2 part Iron Man series we jump into Tony Stark's garage. We go through some of his major armors and how some of them were represented in the MCU. Also, prepare yourselves cause in a few weeks we'll be back with Part 1 of our Chris Claremont X-Men run series.  Armors: Mark I & II - Tales of Suspense #39 & #40 Mark III & IV - Tales of Suspense #48 (Mark III) & Iron Man vol 1 #38 (Mark IV) Mark VII Silver Centurion - Iron Man #200 Mark VIII (New Red & Gold) - Iron Man #231 Variable Threat Response Battle Suit Mark I (War Machine Armor) - Iron Man #281 Telepresence Armor - Iron Man #290 Modular Armor (Mark XI) -  Iron Man #300 Post-Heroes Reborn Renaissance Armor - Iron Man Volume 3 #1 Model 29 Extremis Armor- Iron Man Vol 4 #5 Bleeding Edge - Invincible Iron Man #25 Iron Destroyer - Fear Itself #7 Black Armor - Invincible Iron Man #517 Model 40 & 41 -  Black & Gold - Iron Man Volume 5 #1 Endo-Sym - Superior Iron Man #1 Model Prime - Invincible Iron Man vol 2 #1 Speciality Armors Stealth Space RESCUE Buster Armors Hulkbuster Thorbuster Phoenixbuster Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Iron Man Bonus: Tony's Garage bonus false 51:13 We promised a bonus episode and here it is. Fresh off of Endgame and our 2 part Iron Man series we jump into Tony Stark's garage. We go through some of his major armors and how some of them were represented in the MCU. Also, prepare yourselves cause in a few weeks we'll be back with Part 1 of our Chris Claremont X-Men run series.  Armors: Mark I & II - Tales of Suspense #39 & #40 Mark III & IV - Tales of Suspense #48 (Mark III) & Iron Man vol 1 #38 (Mark IV) Mark VII Silver Centurion - Iron Man #200 Mark VIII (New Red & Gold) - Iron Man #231 Variable Threat Response Battle Suit Mark I (War Machine Armor) - Iron Man #281 Telepresence Armor - Iron Man #290 Modular Armor (Mark XI) -  Iron Man #300 Post-Heroes Reborn Renaissance Armor - Iron Man Volume 3 #1 Model 29 Extremis Armor- Iron Man Vol 4 #5 Bleeding Edge - Invincible Iron Man #25 Iron Destroyer - Fear Itself #7 Black Armor - Invincible Iron Man #517 Model 40 & 41 -  Black & Gold - Iron Man Volume 5 #1 Endo-Sym - Superior Iron Man #1 Model Prime - Invincible Iron Man vol 2 #1 Speciality Armors Stealth Space RESCUE Buster Armors Hulkbuster Thorbuster Phoenixbuster Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We promised a bonus episode and here it is. Fresh off of Endgame and our 2 part Iron Man series we jump into Tony Stark's garage. We go through some of his major armors and how some of them were represented in the MCU. Also, prepare yourselves cause in a few weeks we'll be back with Part 1 of our Chris Claremont X-Men run series.  Armors: Mark I & II - Tales of Suspense #39 & #40 Mark III & IV - Tales of Suspense #48 (Mark III) & Iron Man vol 1 #38 (Mark IV) Mark VII Silver Centurion - Iron Man #200 Mark VIII (New Red & Gold) - Iron Man #231 Variable Threat Response Battle Suit Mark I (War Machine Armor) - Iron Man #281 Telepresence Armor - Iron Man #290 Modular Armor (Mark XI) -  Iron Man #300 Post-Heroes Reborn Renaissance Armor - Iron Man Volume 3 #1 Model 29 Extremis Armor- Iron Man Vol 4 #5 Bleeding Edge - Invincible Iron Man #25 Iron Destroyer - Fear Itself #7 Black Armor - Invincible Iron Man #517 Model 40 & 41 -  Black & Gold - Iron Man Volume 5 #1 Endo-Sym - Superior Iron Man #1 Model Prime - Invincible Iron Man vol 2 #1 Speciality Armors Stealth Space RESCUE Buster Armors Hulkbuster Thorbuster Phoenixbuster Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-man-part-2-i-am-iron-man/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:44:20 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=526387 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-man-part-2-i-am-iron-man/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-man-part-2-i-am-iron-man/feed/ 0 Kriss and Dpalm are back right before the release of Avengers Endgame with the second part of their Iron Man deep dive. This is where the character of Tony Stark really gets interesting. Starting with Iron Man Volume 3, the character of Tony Stark had some big changes. Most of this could be due to the fact that the character would soon be the launching point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first change comes in Volume 3 with Tony coming clean to the public that Iron Man isn't piloted by an employee but by Tony Stark himself. This finally merges the characters of Tony and Iron Man into a singular point. Stories around the character evolve from a villain just wanting Tony's company to villains wanting Tony himself because Tony is the technology. Tony begins to meld more and more with machine and with that bring into question his decision making and whether he can be trusted to do the right thing. And his battles with alcohol continue. Make sure you subscribe to the Character Corner so you get the bonus episode we do on the armors of Tony Stark. Also...our next set of Character Corners will be: The Chris Claremont X-Men Run! Buckle up folks...you're in for a ride Issues: Iron Man Volume 3 Iron Man by Kurt Busiek & Sean Chen Omnibus  Iron Man: The Mask in the Iron Man Omnibus The Best Defense: Issues #73 - 78 - Tony becomes Secretary of Defense The Invincible Iron Man Disassembled (Issues #84 - 89) Iron Man Volume 4 Extremis (Issues 1 - 4) Execute Program Civil War Iron Man Volume 4 Iron Man: Civil War Iron Man Director of Shield World War Hulk Secret Invasion (Read Volume 1 of Fraction's run first) Matt Fraction's Iron Man Run Invincible Iron Man Volume 1: The Five Nightmares Invincible Iron Man Volume 2: World's Most Wanted Part 1 Invincible Iron Man Volume 3: World's Most Wanted Part 2 Invincible Iron Man Volume 4: Stark Disassembled  Invincible Iron Man Volume 5: Stark Resilient Book 1 First appearance of Bleeding Edge suit Invincible Iron Man Volume 6: Stark Resilient Book 2 Invincible Iron Man Volume 7: My Monsters Invincible Iron Man Volume 8: Unfixable Fear Itself Invincible Iron Man: Fear Itself Invincible Iron Man Volume 9: Demon Invincible Iron Man Volume 10: Long Way Down Invincible Iron Man Volume 11: The Future Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1: Cosmic Avengers Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Superior Iron Man Volume 1: Infamous Volume 2: Stark Contrast  Hickman's Avengers: We covered that here All New Marvel Invincible Iron Man Volume 1: Reboot Volume 2: The War Machines Volume 3: Civil War II International Iron Man Tony finds out about his real biological parents Civil War 2 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 74 74 Iron Man Part 2 - I Am Iron Man full false 1:37:22 Kriss and Dpalm are back right before the release of Avengers Endgame with the second part of their Iron Man deep dive. This is where the character of Tony Stark really gets interesting. Starting with Iron Man Volume 3, the character of Tony Stark had some big changes. Most of this could be due to the fact that the character would soon be the launching point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first change comes in Volume 3 with Tony coming clean to the public that Iron Man isn't piloted by an employee but by Tony Stark himself. This finally merges the characters of Tony and Iron Man into a singular point. Stories around the character evolve from a villain just wanting Tony's company to villains wanting Tony himself because Tony is the technology. Tony begins to meld more and more with machine and with that bring into question his decision making and whether he can be trusted to do the right thing. And his battles with alcohol continue. Make sure you subscribe to the Character Corner so you get the bonus episode we do on the armors of Tony Stark. Also...our next set of Character Corners will be: The Chris Claremont X-Men Run! Buckle up folks...you're in for a ride Issues: Iron Man Volume 3 Iron Man by Kurt Busiek & Sean Chen Omnibus  Iron Man: The Mask in the Iron Man Omnibus The Best Defense: Issues #73 - 78 - Tony becomes Secretary of Defense The Invincible Iron Man Disassembled (Issues #84 - 89) Iron Man Volume 4 Extremis (Issues 1 - 4) Execute Program Civil War Iron Man Volume 4 Iron Man: Civil War Iron Man Director of Shield World War Hulk Secret Invasion (Read Volume 1 of Fraction's run first) Matt Fraction's Iron Man Run Invincible Iron Man Volume 1: The Five Nightmares Invincible Iron Man Volume 2: World's Most Wanted Part 1 Invincible Iron Man Volume 3: World's Most Wanted Part 2 Invincible Iron Man Volume 4: Stark Disassembled  Invincible Iron Man Volume 5: Stark Resilient Book 1 First appearance of Bleeding Edge suit Invincible Iron Man Volume 6: Stark Resilient Book 2 Invincible Iron Man Volume 7: My Monsters Invincible Iron Man Volume 8: Unfixable Fear Itself Invincible Iron Man: Fear Itself Invincible Iron Man Volume 9: Demon Invincible Iron Man Volume 10: Long Way Down Invincible Iron Man Volume 11: The Future Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1: Cosmic Avengers Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Superior Iron Man Volume 1: Infamous Volume 2: Stark Contrast  Hickman's Avengers: We covered that here All New Marvel Invincible Iron Man Volume 1: Reboot Volume 2: The War Machines Volume 3: Civil War II International Iron Man Tony finds out about his real biological parents Civil War 2 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Kriss and Dpalm are back right before the release of Avengers Endgame with the second part of their Iron Man deep dive. This is where the character of Tony Stark really gets interesting. Starting with Iron Man Volume 3, the character of Tony Stark had some big changes. Most of this could be due to the fact that the character would soon be the launching point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first change comes in Volume 3 with Tony coming clean to the public that Iron Man isn't piloted by an employee but by Tony Stark himself. This finally merges the characters of Tony and Iron Man into a singular point. Stories around the character evolve from a villain just wanting Tony's company to villains wanting Tony himself because Tony is the technology. Tony begins to meld more and more with machine and with that bring into question his decision making and whether he can be trusted to do the right thing. And his battles with alcohol continue. Make sure you subscribe to the Character Corner so you get the bonus episode we do on the armors of Tony Stark. Also...our next set of Character Corners will be: The Chris Claremont X-Men Run! Buckle up folks...you're in for a ride Issues: Iron Man Volume 3 Iron Man by Kurt Busiek & Sean Chen Omnibus  Iron Man: The Mask in the Iron Man Omnibus The Best Defense: Issues #73 - 78 - Tony becomes Secretary of Defense The Invincible Iron Man Disassembled (Issues #84 - 89) Iron Man Volume 4 Extremis (Issues 1 - 4) Execute Program Civil War Iron Man Volume 4 Iron Man: Civil War Iron Man Director of Shield World War Hulk Secret Invasion (Read Volume 1 of Fraction's run first) Matt Fraction's Iron Man Run Invincible Iron Man Volume 1: The Five Nightmares Invincible Iron Man Volume 2: World's Most Wanted Part 1 Invincible Iron Man Volume 3: World's Most Wanted Part 2 Invincible Iron Man Volume 4: Stark Disassembled  Invincible Iron Man Volume 5: Stark Resilient Book 1 First appearance of Bleeding Edge suit Invincible Iron Man Volume 6: Stark Resilient Book 2 Invincible Iron Man Volume 7: My Monsters Invincible Iron Man Volume 8: Unfixable Fear Itself Invincible Iron Man: Fear Itself Invincible Iron Man Volume 9: Demon Invincible Iron Man Volume 10: Long Way Down Invincible Iron Man Volume 11: The Future Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1: Cosmic Avengers Avengers & X-Men: AXIS Superior Iron Man Volume 1: Infamous Volume 2: Stark Contrast  Hickman's Avengers: We covered that here All New Marvel Invincible Iron Man Volume 1: Reboot Volume 2: The War Machines Volume 3: Civil War II International Iron Man Tony finds out about his real biological parents Civil War 2 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Endgame, Iron Man, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, MCU https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-man-part-1-genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:11:44 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=526181 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-man-part-1-genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-iron-man-part-1-genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist/feed/ 0 To celebrate the release of Endgame this month we're diving into the character that launched the MCU: Tony Stark aka Iron Man. Tony Stark is an interesting character for Marvel. On face value he might seem like Marvel's attempt to duplicate Bruce Wayne. A rich playboy during the day who fights crime at night. The difference is, Tony Stark is the more interesting identity between Tony & Iron Man. A lot of early Iron Man villains are really Tony Stark villains who cross paths with Iron Man because Tony hides his true identity as Iron Man by claiming the Armored Avenger is just his body guard. It's what makes early Iron Man issues very interesting in seeing Tony struggle with the dual identities and wanting to just be Tony Stark. For this episode we cover the early days of Tony Stark/Iron Man, Tony's struggles with alcohol & Rhodey taking over, Armor Wars, the birth of the War Machine Armor and the unfortunate crossover The Crossing/Onslaught and Heroes Reborn. Just kidding...we don't cover Heroes Reborn cause it's garbage.  Next episode we'll pick up with Iron Man Volume 3 and the more modern takes on Iron Man. And after Endgame, we'll do a bonus episode where we'll go back and discuss the more memorable armors of Iron Man. Issues: Tales of Suspense Iron Man Epic Collection: The Golden Avenger (Collects Tales of Suspense #39 - 72) Tales of Suspense #39 - First Appearance of Tony Stark/Iron Man Tales of Suspense #45 - First Appearance of Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts Tales of Suspense #50 - First Appearance of The Mandarin Tales of Suspense #59 - First Appearance of Edwin Jarvis Avengers #1 Iron Man Solo Book Issues #17 - 23 - Beginning of the End Issue #55 - First Appearance of Thanos Demon in a Bottle Iron Man Vol 1 #120 - 128 Issues #149 & 150 --Doomquest. Iron Man and Doctor Doom go back in time to the days of King Arthur (We cover it in more detail in our Doctor Doom episode) Denny O'Neil Run of Iron Man - Issues 160 - 200  Iron Man Epic Collection: The Enemy Within (Collects 158- 177 & Annual #5) Iron Man Epic Collection: Duel of Iron (Collects #178 - 195, Annual #6-7) Issue #163 - First appearance of Obadiah Stane Issue #167 - Tony relapses into alcoholism Issues #169 - 170 - Rhodey takes over as Iron Man Issues #191 - 192 - The uncalibrated Iron Man armor makes Rhodes go crazy and Tony has to stop him Issues #199 - 200 - Tony puts on the Silver Centurion Iron Man armor and defeats Stane Armor War 1 Iron Man Epic Collection Stark Wars (Collects #215 - 232, Annual #9) Issues #225 - 232 Issues #242 - Tony shot and paralyzed by Kathy Dane Armor Wars 2 Issues #258 - 265 The Dragon Seed Saga Issues #272 - 275 - The Mandarin, Fin Fang Foom, Dragons...yeah West Coast Avengers Issue 1 - Iron Man (Rhodey) becomes charter member. Happens between  170 - 190 of the Iron Man solo Avengers The Crossing Onslaught Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 73 73 Iron Man Part 1 Tony Stark and His Bodyguard full false 1:18:42 To celebrate the release of Endgame this month we're diving into the character that launched the MCU: Tony Stark aka Iron Man. Tony Stark is an interesting character for Marvel. On face value he might seem like Marvel's attempt to duplicate Bruce Wayne. A rich playboy during the day who fights crime at night. The difference is, Tony Stark is the more interesting identity between Tony & Iron Man. A lot of early Iron Man villains are really Tony Stark villains who cross paths with Iron Man because Tony hides his true identity as Iron Man by claiming the Armored Avenger is just his body guard. It's what makes early Iron Man issues very interesting in seeing Tony struggle with the dual identities and wanting to just be Tony Stark. For this episode we cover the early days of Tony Stark/Iron Man, Tony's struggles with alcohol & Rhodey taking over, Armor Wars, the birth of the War Machine Armor and the unfortunate crossover The Crossing/Onslaught and Heroes Reborn. Just kidding...we don't cover Heroes Reborn cause it's garbage.  Next episode we'll pick up with Iron Man Volume 3 and the more modern takes on Iron Man. And after Endgame, we'll do a bonus episode where we'll go back and discuss the more memorable armors of Iron Man. Issues: Tales of Suspense Iron Man Epic Collection: The Golden Avenger (Collects Tales of Suspense #39 - 72) Tales of Suspense #39 - First Appearance of Tony Stark/Iron Man Tales of Suspense #45 - First Appearance of Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts Tales of Suspense #50 - First Appearance of The Mandarin Tales of Suspense #59 - First Appearance of Edwin Jarvis Avengers #1 Iron Man Solo Book Issues #17 - 23 - Beginning of the End Issue #55 - First Appearance of Thanos Demon in a Bottle Iron Man Vol 1 #120 - 128 Issues #149 & 150 --Doomquest. Iron Man and Doctor Doom go back in time to the days of King Arthur (We cover it in more detail in our Doctor Doom episode) Denny O'Neil Run of Iron Man - Issues 160 - 200  Iron Man Epic Collection: The Enemy Within (Collects 158- 177 & Annual #5) Iron Man Epic Collection: Duel of Iron (Collects #178 - 195, Annual #6-7) Issue #163 - First appearance of Obadiah Stane Issue #167 - Tony relapses into alcoholism Issues #169 - 170 - Rhodey takes over as Iron Man Issues #191 - 192 - The uncalibrated Iron Man armor makes Rhodes go crazy and Tony has to stop him Issues #199 - 200 - Tony puts on the Silver Centurion Iron Man armor and defeats Stane Armor War 1 Iron Man Epic Collection Stark Wars (Collects #215 - 232, Annual #9) Issues #225 - 232 Issues #242 - Tony shot and paralyzed by Kathy Dane Armor Wars 2 Issues #258 - 265 The Dragon Seed Saga Issues #272 - 275 - The Mandarin, Fin Fang Foom, Dragons...yeah West Coast Avengers Issue 1 - Iron Man (Rhodey) becomes charter member. Happens between  170 - 190 of the Iron Man solo Avengers The Crossing Onslaught Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  To celebrate the release of Endgame this month we're diving into the character that launched the MCU: Tony Stark aka Iron Man. Tony Stark is an interesting character for Marvel. On face value he might seem like Marvel's attempt to duplicate Bruce Wayne. A rich playboy during the day who fights crime at night. The difference is, Tony Stark is the more interesting identity between Tony & Iron Man. A lot of early Iron Man villains are really Tony Stark villains who cross paths with Iron Man because Tony hides his true identity as Iron Man by claiming the Armored Avenger is just his body guard. It's what makes early Iron Man issues very interesting in seeing Tony struggle with the dual identities and wanting to just be Tony Stark. For this episode we cover the early days of Tony Stark/Iron Man, Tony's struggles with alcohol & Rhodey taking over, Armor Wars, the birth of the War Machine Armor and the unfortunate crossover The Crossing/Onslaught and Heroes Reborn. Just kidding...we don't cover Heroes Reborn cause it's garbage.  Next episode we'll pick up with Iron Man Volume 3 and the more modern takes on Iron Man. And after Endgame, we'll do a bonus episode where we'll go back and discuss the more memorable armors of Iron Man. Issues: Tales of Suspense Iron Man Epic Collection: The Golden Avenger (Collects Tales of Suspense #39 - 72) Tales of Suspense #39 - First Appearance of Tony Stark/Iron Man Tales of Suspense #45 - First Appearance of Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts Tales of Suspense #50 - First Appearance of The Mandarin Tales of Suspense #59 - First Appearance of Edwin Jarvis Avengers #1 Iron Man Solo Book Issues #17 - 23 - Beginning of the End Issue #55 - First Appearance of Thanos Demon in a Bottle Iron Man Vol 1 #120 - 128 Issues #149 & 150 --Doomquest. Iron Man and Doctor Doom go back in time to the days of King Arthur (We cover it in more detail in our Doctor Doom episode) Denny O'Neil Run of Iron Man - Issues 160 - 200  Iron Man Epic Collection: The Enemy Within (Collects 158- 177 & Annual #5) Iron Man Epic Collection: Duel of Iron (Collects #178 - 195, Annual #6-7) Issue #163 - First appearance of Obadiah Stane Issue #167 - Tony relapses into alcoholism Issues #169 - 170 - Rhodey takes over as Iron Man Issues #191 - 192 - The uncalibrated Iron Man armor makes Rhodes go crazy and Tony has to stop him Issues #199 - 200 - Tony puts on the Silver Centurion Iron Man armor and defeats Stane Armor War 1 Iron Man Epic Collection Stark Wars (Collects #215 - 232, Annual #9) Issues #225 - 232 Issues #242 - Tony shot and paralyzed by Kathy Dane Armor Wars 2 Issues #258 - 265 The Dragon Seed Saga Issues #272 - 275 - The Mandarin, Fin Fang Foom, Dragons...yeah West Coast Avengers Issue 1 - Iron Man (Rhodey) becomes charter member. Happens between  170 - 190 of the Iron Man solo Avengers The Crossing Onslaught Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Comic Books, Marvel Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-3-billy-batson-shazam/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:40:09 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=525495 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-3-billy-batson-shazam/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-3-billy-batson-shazam/feed/ 0 Sorry for the delay folks but we're finally back to wrap up *checks notes* Captain Marvel Part 3? Or is this Shazam? Yeah we waste no time in this episode addressing the elephant in the room: What the heck do we call this character? Kriss & Dpalm have varying opinions but one thing that is agreed upon is that this is all DC's fault. They destroyed Fawcett because the "Superman Clone" was more popular than Superman, then tried to resurrect the character 20 years later after the name had already been registered by Marvel. So we're covering the ups and downs of the "Original Captain Marvel". We cover the Whiz Comics years, the DC relaunch, Roy Thomas' interesting yet unfinished attempt at the character, Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam and the struggle of DC trying to figure out what to do with the character that once outsold Superman Also...one of you asked for this so Dpalm also does a quick explanation of Marvelman. Just know it involves Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison. Buckle in folks. You're in for a ride. Issues: Early Fawcett Years: Whiz Comics #2 - First appearance of Billy Batson/Captain Marvel, Shazam (the Wizard) and Dr. Sivana Captain Marvel Adventures #18 - First Appearance of Mary Bromfield/Batson Whiz Comics #25 - First Appearance of Freddy Freeman Master Comics #21 - First Appearance of Captain Nazi Captain Marvel Adventures #26 - First Appearance of Mister Mind The Marvel Family #1 - First Appearance of Black Adam Shazam! A Celebration of 75 Years - Contains more than the Fawcett comics but is a good catch-all The Shazam!  Archives Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 The Shazam! Family Archives The DC Relaunch Shazam! - The 1972 relaunch under DC Crisis on Infinite Earths - Brings Shazam/Captain Marvel and the Family into the same earth as othe rDC Characters Shazam! The New Beginning The Power of Shazam! Graphic Novel The Power of Shazam! series Issues 1 - 47 Geoff Johns JSA Series We cover this more in our Black Adam,  JSA and Hawkman Character Corners Issues 26 - 8 JSA: Fair Play Book 4 JSA: Stealing Thunder Book 5 JSA: Mixed Signals Superman/Shazam: First Thunder Days of Vengeance #6 - The Wizard is killed Infinite Crisis 52 We cover this a lot in our Black Adam Character Corner The Trials of Shazam Flashpoint New 52 Shazam! Volume 1 - Not a solo series. Collects the back pages of Justice League #7 - 10, #0, #14-16 and #18-21 Rebirth Shazam and the Magic Lands Tickets are now on sale for our Avengers: Endgame private screenings in L.A. and D.C. Get them now! D.C.: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4192275 L.A.: https://endgame-la.brownpapertickets.com/   Our new Endgame Shirt is now on TeePublic:   https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4464932-mtr-network-thanos-snap   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 72 72 Captain Marvel Part 3: Billy Batson, Shazam & the Marvel Family full false 1:53:55 Sorry for the delay folks but we're finally back to wrap up *checks notes* Captain Marvel Part 3? Or is this Shazam? Yeah we waste no time in this episode addressing the elephant in the room: What the heck do we call this character? Kriss & Dpalm have varying opinions but one thing that is agreed upon is that this is all DC's fault. They destroyed Fawcett because the "Superman Clone" was more popular than Superman, then tried to resurrect the character 20 years later after the name had already been registered by Marvel. So we're covering the ups and downs of the "Original Captain Marvel". We cover the Whiz Comics years, the DC relaunch, Roy Thomas' interesting yet unfinished attempt at the character, Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam and the struggle of DC trying to figure out what to do with the character that once outsold Superman Also...one of you asked for this so Dpalm also does a quick explanation of Marvelman. Just know it involves Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison. Buckle in folks. You're in for a ride. Issues: Early Fawcett Years: Whiz Comics #2 - First appearance of Billy Batson/Captain Marvel, Shazam (the Wizard) and Dr. Sivana Captain Marvel Adventures #18 - First Appearance of Mary Bromfield/Batson Whiz Comics #25 - First Appearance of Freddy Freeman Master Comics #21 - First Appearance of Captain Nazi Captain Marvel Adventures #26 - First Appearance of Mister Mind The Marvel Family #1 - First Appearance of Black Adam Shazam! A Celebration of 75 Years - Contains more than the Fawcett comics but is a good catch-all The Shazam!  Archives Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 The Shazam! Family Archives The DC Relaunch Shazam! - The 1972 relaunch under DC Crisis on Infinite Earths - Brings Shazam/Captain Marvel and the Family into the same earth as othe rDC Characters Shazam! The New Beginning The Power of Shazam! Graphic Novel The Power of Shazam! series Issues 1 - 47 Geoff Johns JSA Series We cover this more in our Black Adam,  JSA and Hawkman Character Corners Issues 26 - 8 JSA: Fair Play Book 4 JSA: Stealing Thunder Book 5 JSA: Mixed Signals Superman/Shazam: First Thunder Days of Vengeance #6 - The Wizard is killed Infinite Crisis 52 We cover this a lot in our Black Adam Character Corner The Trials of Shazam Flashpoint New 52 Shazam! Volume 1 - Not a solo series. Collects the back pages of Justice League #7 - 10, #0, #14-16 and #18-21 Rebirth Shazam and the Magic Lands Tickets are now on sale for our Avengers: Endgame private screenings in L.A. and D.C. Get them now! D.C.: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4192275 L.A.: https://endgame-la.brownpapertickets.com/   Our new Endgame Shirt is now on TeePublic:   https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4464932-mtr-network-thanos-snap   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Sorry for the delay folks but we're finally back to wrap up *checks notes* Captain Marvel Part 3? Or is this Shazam? Yeah we waste no time in this episode addressing the elephant in the room: What the heck do we call this character? Kriss & Dpalm have varying opinions but one thing that is agreed upon is that this is all DC's fault. They destroyed Fawcett because the "Superman Clone" was more popular than Superman, then tried to resurrect the character 20 years later after the name had already been registered by Marvel. So we're covering the ups and downs of the "Original Captain Marvel". We cover the Whiz Comics years, the DC relaunch, Roy Thomas' interesting yet unfinished attempt at the character, Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam and the struggle of DC trying to figure out what to do with the character that once outsold Superman Also...one of you asked for this so Dpalm also does a quick explanation of Marvelman. Just know it involves Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison. Buckle in folks. You're in for a ride. Issues: Early Fawcett Years: Whiz Comics #2 - First appearance of Billy Batson/Captain Marvel, Shazam (the Wizard) and Dr. Sivana Captain Marvel Adventures #18 - First Appearance of Mary Bromfield/Batson Whiz Comics #25 - First Appearance of Freddy Freeman Master Comics #21 - First Appearance of Captain Nazi Captain Marvel Adventures #26 - First Appearance of Mister Mind The Marvel Family #1 - First Appearance of Black Adam Shazam! A Celebration of 75 Years - Contains more than the Fawcett comics but is a good catch-all The Shazam!  Archives Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 The Shazam! Family Archives The DC Relaunch Shazam! - The 1972 relaunch under DC Crisis on Infinite Earths - Brings Shazam/Captain Marvel and the Family into the same earth as othe rDC Characters Shazam! The New Beginning The Power of Shazam! Graphic Novel The Power of Shazam! series Issues 1 - 47 Geoff Johns JSA Series We cover this more in our Black Adam,  JSA and Hawkman Character Corners Issues 26 - 8 JSA: Fair Play Book 4 JSA: Stealing Thunder Book 5 JSA: Mixed Signals Superman/Shazam: First Thunder Days of Vengeance #6 - The Wizard is killed Infinite Crisis 52 We cover this a lot in our Black Adam Character Corner The Trials of Shazam Flashpoint New 52 Shazam! Volume 1 - Not a solo series. Collects the back pages of Justice League #7 - 10, #0, #14-16 and #18-21 Rebirth Shazam and the Magic Lands Tickets are now on sale for our Avengers: Endgame private screenings in L.A. and D.C. Get them now! D.C.: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4192275 L.A.: https://endgame-la.brownpapertickets.com/   Our new Endgame Shirt is now on TeePublic:   https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4464932-mtr-network-thanos-snap   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Captain Marvel, DC Comics, Shazam https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-2-monica-rambeau-and-carol-danvers-heavy-hitters-of-the-marvel-universe/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:06:29 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=525095 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-2-monica-rambeau-and-carol-danvers-heavy-hitters-of-the-marvel-universe/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-2-monica-rambeau-and-carol-danvers-heavy-hitters-of-the-marvel-universe/feed/ 0 We're back to wrap up our two-part Captain Marvel series with two of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe: Monica Rambeau and Carol Danvers. These are not only some of the most power female characters in the Marvel stable but two of the most powerful characters ever. We start first with Monica Rambeau, the first black female character to become a member of the Avengers. While Monica has never really had her own on-going solo series, she played a significant role on the Avengers in the 80's (even becoming Chairwoman of the group). Then we move onto the life of Carol Danvers. With the launch of Ms. Marvel in 1977, Carol not only gets super powers  but becomes Marvel's feminist icon answer to DC's Wonder Woman. Unfortunately an extremely poor decision to have Carol raped (even though the book is written as if she's not) really sets the character back. Chris Claremont takes Carol back and brings her into his X-Men book which starts Carol on her long, slow return to prominence and eventually taking the tile of Captain Marvel. Coming next month, the original Captain Marvel from Fawcett/DC: Shazam! Issues: Monica Rambeau Captain Marvel: Monica Rambeau (Contains the following) The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 - First Appearance Avengers #227 - Joins the Avengers as an Avenger in Training Avengers #279 - Nominated and Accepts being Chairwoman of the Avengers Marvel Team-Up #142 - 143 Captain Marvel (1989) #1 Captain Marvel (1994) #1 Avengers Unplugged #5 Solo Avengers #2 Marvel Fanfare #42 & #57 Avengers #293 - Loses Powers Nextwave Agents of H.A.T.E. Mighty Avengers Al Ewings Ulimates & Ultimates 2 Ultimates: Omniversal Vol 1 (Issues 1 - 6) Ultimates: Omniversal Vol 2: Civil War II Ultimates 2 Vol 1: Troubleshooters Ultimates 2 Vol 2: Eternity War Black Panther Carol Danvers Marvel Super Heroes #13 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers Captain Marvel #18 - Carol injured by the Pysche Magnitron Ms Marvel (1977) #1 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms Marvel & with powers The Avengers #200 - The Rape of Carol Danvers Read: http://www.carolastrickland.com/comics/msmarvel/index.html Avengers Annual #10 - First Appearance of Rogue. Rogue takes Carol's powers & memories Uncanny X-Men #164 - First appearance of Carol as Binary Avengers Vol 3 (2001) Rejoins Avengers #4 Live Kree or Die (Carol's alcoholism gets her kicked out of the Avengers) Iron Man Vol 3 #7 Captain America Vol 3 #8 Quicksilver #10 Avengers Vol 3 #7 ( The Court Martial of Carol Danvers) Kang Dynasty Brian Reed's Ms Marvel Run Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 1 Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 2 Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 3 Kelly Sue Deconnick's Run Captain Marvel Vol 1: In Pursuit of Flight Captain Marvel Vol 2 Down Avengers The Enemy Within Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher Further Faster More Captain Marvel Volume 2: Stay Fly Captain Marvel Volume 3: Alis Volat Propriis Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps (Secret Wars book) Captain Marvel Volume 1 Rise of Alpha Flight Al Ewings Ulimates & Ultimates 2 (See links under Monica) Captain Marvel: Civil War 2 The Mighty Captain Marvel Volume 1 Volume 2: Band of Sisters Volume 3: Dark Origins The Life of Captain Marvel Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 71 71 Captain Marvel Part 2 Monica Rambeau & Carol Danvers full false 1:38:11 We're back to wrap up our two-part Captain Marvel series with two of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe: Monica Rambeau and Carol Danvers. These are not only some of the most power female characters in the Marvel stable but two of the most powerful characters ever. We start first with Monica Rambeau, the first black female character to become a member of the Avengers. While Monica has never really had her own on-going solo series, she played a significant role on the Avengers in the 80's (even becoming Chairwoman of the group). Then we move onto the life of Carol Danvers. With the launch of Ms. Marvel in 1977, Carol not only gets super powers  but becomes Marvel's feminist icon answer to DC's Wonder Woman. Unfortunately an extremely poor decision to have Carol raped (even though the book is written as if she's not) really sets the character back. Chris Claremont takes Carol back and brings her into his X-Men book which starts Carol on her long, slow return to prominence and eventually taking the tile of Captain Marvel. Coming next month, the original Captain Marvel from Fawcett/DC: Shazam! Issues: Monica Rambeau Captain Marvel: Monica Rambeau (Contains the following) The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 - First Appearance Avengers #227 - Joins the Avengers as an Avenger in Training Avengers #279 - Nominated and Accepts being Chairwoman of the Avengers Marvel Team-Up #142 - 143 Captain Marvel (1989) #1 Captain Marvel (1994) #1 Avengers Unplugged #5 Solo Avengers #2 Marvel Fanfare #42 & #57 Avengers #293 - Loses Powers Nextwave Agents of H.A.T.E. Mighty Avengers Al Ewings Ulimates & Ultimates 2 Ultimates: Omniversal Vol 1 (Issues 1 - 6) Ultimates: Omniversal Vol 2: Civil War II Ultimates 2 Vol 1: Troubleshooters Ultimates 2 Vol 2: Eternity War Black Panther Carol Danvers Marvel Super Heroes #13 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers Captain Marvel #18 - Carol injured by the Pysche Magnitron Ms Marvel (1977) #1 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms Marvel & with powers The Avengers #200 - The Rape of Carol Danvers Read: http://www.carolastrickland.com/comics/msmarvel/index.html Avengers Annual #10 - First Appearance of Rogue. Rogue takes Carol's powers & memories Uncanny X-Men #164 - First appearance of Carol as Binary Avengers Vol 3 (2001) Rejoins Avengers #4 Live Kree or Die (Carol's alcoholism gets her kicked out of the Avengers) Iron Man Vol 3 #7 Captain America Vol 3 #8 Quicksilver #10 Avengers Vol 3 #7 ( The Court Martial of Carol Danvers) Kang Dynasty Brian Reed's Ms Marvel Run Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 1 Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 2 Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 3 Kelly Sue Deconnick's Run Captain Marvel Vol 1: In Pursuit of Flight Captain Marvel Vol 2 Down Avengers The Enemy Within Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher Further Faster More Captain Marvel Volume 2: Stay Fly Captain Marvel Volume 3: Alis Volat Propriis Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps (Secret Wars book) Captain Marvel Volume 1 Rise of Alpha Flight Al Ewings Ulimates & Ultimates 2 (See links under Monica) Captain Marvel: Civil War 2 The Mighty Captain Marvel Volume 1 Volume 2: Band of Sisters Volume 3: Dark Origins The Life of Captain Marvel Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back to wrap up our two-part Captain Marvel series with two of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe: Monica Rambeau and Carol Danvers. These are not only some of the most power female characters in the Marvel stable but two of the most powerful characters ever. We start first with Monica Rambeau, the first black female character to become a member of the Avengers. While Monica has never really had her own on-going solo series, she played a significant role on the Avengers in the 80's (even becoming Chairwoman of the group). Then we move onto the life of Carol Danvers. With the launch of Ms. Marvel in 1977, Carol not only gets super powers  but becomes Marvel's feminist icon answer to DC's Wonder Woman. Unfortunately an extremely poor decision to have Carol raped (even though the book is written as if she's not) really sets the character back. Chris Claremont takes Carol back and brings her into his X-Men book which starts Carol on her long, slow return to prominence and eventually taking the tile of Captain Marvel. Coming next month, the original Captain Marvel from Fawcett/DC: Shazam! Issues: Monica Rambeau Captain Marvel: Monica Rambeau (Contains the following) The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 - First Appearance Avengers #227 - Joins the Avengers as an Avenger in Training Avengers #279 - Nominated and Accepts being Chairwoman of the Avengers Marvel Team-Up #142 - 143 Captain Marvel (1989) #1 Captain Marvel (1994) #1 Avengers Unplugged #5 Solo Avengers #2 Marvel Fanfare #42 & #57 Avengers #293 - Loses Powers Nextwave Agents of H.A.T.E. Mighty Avengers Al Ewings Ulimates & Ultimates 2 Ultimates: Omniversal Vol 1 (Issues 1 - 6) Ultimates: Omniversal Vol 2: Civil War II Ultimates 2 Vol 1: Troubleshooters Ultimates 2 Vol 2: Eternity War Black Panther Carol Danvers Marvel Super Heroes #13 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers Captain Marvel #18 - Carol injured by the Pysche Magnitron Ms Marvel (1977) #1 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers as Ms Marvel & with powers The Avengers #200 - The Rape of Carol Danvers Read: http://www.carolastrickland.com/comics/msmarvel/index.html Avengers Annual #10 - First Appearance of Rogue. Rogue takes Carol's powers & memories Uncanny X-Men #164 - First appearance of Carol as Binary Avengers Vol 3 (2001) Rejoins Avengers #4 Live Kree or Die (Carol's alcoholism gets her kicked out of the Avengers) Iron Man Vol 3 #7 Captain America Vol 3 #8 Quicksilver #10 Avengers Vol 3 #7 ( The Court Martial of Carol Danvers) Kang Dynasty Brian Reed's Ms Marvel Run Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 1 Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 2 Carol Danvers: The Ms Marvel Years Vol 3 Kelly Sue Deconnick's Run Captain Marvel Vol 1: In Pursuit of Flight Captain Marvel Vol 2 Down Avengers The Enemy Within Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher Further Faster More Captain Marvel Volume 2: Stay Fly Captain Marvel Volume 3: Alis Volat Propriis Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps (Secret Wars book) Captain Marvel Volume 1 Rise of Alpha Flight Al Ewings Ulimates & Ultimates 2 (See links under Monica) Captain Marvel: Civil War 2 The Mighty Captain Marvel Volume 1 Volume 2: Band of Sisters Volume 3: Dark Origins The Life of Captain Marvel Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Marvel Studios, Monica Rambeau https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-1-the-life-death-of-mar-vell/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:34:54 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=524920 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-1-the-life-death-of-mar-vell/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/captain-marvel-part-1-the-life-death-of-mar-vell/feed/ 0 Carol Danvers makes her live action debut as Captain Marvel next month. To prepare, Kriss and Dpalm are tackling the mantle of Captain Marvel. We're focusing on the three main characters to hold the title in the Marvel Universe (We'll be covering Fawcett/DC's Captain Marvel/Shazam next month): Mar-vell, Monica Rambeau and Carol Danvers.  But even before that, we start with a little bit of a crash course in the background of the Kree & the Skrull since they're not only playing a heavy role in the upcoming movie but are integral in the backgrounds of Mar-Vell and Carol. Then we focus on the life, death and legacy of Mar-Vell. His death due to cancer is probably the most impactful death and the one that will never be undone.  Episode 2 we'll do a deep dive into Monica and Carol so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it.  Key Issues: Fantastic Four #2 - First Appearance of the Skrulls Fantastic Four #65 - First Appearance of the Kree, Ronan the Accuser, Supreme Intelligence Avengers #133 & #134 - The origins of the Kree/Skrull War Marvel Super-Heroes #12 - First Appearance of Captain Mar-Vell Marvel Super-Heroes #13 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers Captain Marvel #1 Captain Marvel #18 - Carol is injured by Yon-Rogg & is saved by Mar-Vell. Will later be used to explain how she got her powers Avengers #89 - #97 - Kree/Skrull War Thanos War The Death of Captain Marvel  Silver Surfer Annual #6 - First Appearance of Genis-Vell (Mar-Vell's son) Avengers Forever 1 - 12 Peter David's Captain Marvel Runs Peter David's Captain Marvel Runs First Run Captain Marvel First Contact Second Run Volume One Nothing to Lose Volume Two: Coven Volume Three: Crazy Like a Fox Volume Four: Odyssey    Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 70 70 Captain Marvel Part 1 - The Life & Death of Mar-Vell full false 1:23:12 Carol Danvers makes her live action debut as Captain Marvel next month. To prepare, Kriss and Dpalm are tackling the mantle of Captain Marvel. We're focusing on the three main characters to hold the title in the Marvel Universe (We'll be covering Fawcett/DC's Captain Marvel/Shazam next month): Mar-vell, Monica Rambeau and Carol Danvers.  But even before that, we start with a little bit of a crash course in the background of the Kree & the Skrull since they're not only playing a heavy role in the upcoming movie but are integral in the backgrounds of Mar-Vell and Carol. Then we focus on the life, death and legacy of Mar-Vell. His death due to cancer is probably the most impactful death and the one that will never be undone.  Episode 2 we'll do a deep dive into Monica and Carol so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it.  Key Issues: Fantastic Four #2 - First Appearance of the Skrulls Fantastic Four #65 - First Appearance of the Kree, Ronan the Accuser, Supreme Intelligence Avengers #133 & #134 - The origins of the Kree/Skrull War Marvel Super-Heroes #12 - First Appearance of Captain Mar-Vell Marvel Super-Heroes #13 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers Captain Marvel #1 Captain Marvel #18 - Carol is injured by Yon-Rogg & is saved by Mar-Vell. Will later be used to explain how she got her powers Avengers #89 - #97 - Kree/Skrull War Thanos War The Death of Captain Marvel  Silver Surfer Annual #6 - First Appearance of Genis-Vell (Mar-Vell's son) Avengers Forever 1 - 12 Peter David's Captain Marvel Runs Peter David's Captain Marvel Runs First Run Captain Marvel First Contact Second Run Volume One Nothing to Lose Volume Two: Coven Volume Three: Crazy Like a Fox Volume Four: Odyssey    Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Carol Danvers makes her live action debut as Captain Marvel next month. To prepare, Kriss and Dpalm are tackling the mantle of Captain Marvel. We're focusing on the three main characters to hold the title in the Marvel Universe (We'll be covering Fawcett/DC's Captain Marvel/Shazam next month): Mar-vell, Monica Rambeau and Carol Danvers.  But even before that, we start with a little bit of a crash course in the background of the Kree & the Skrull since they're not only playing a heavy role in the upcoming movie but are integral in the backgrounds of Mar-Vell and Carol. Then we focus on the life, death and legacy of Mar-Vell. His death due to cancer is probably the most impactful death and the one that will never be undone.  Episode 2 we'll do a deep dive into Monica and Carol so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it.  Key Issues: Fantastic Four #2 - First Appearance of the Skrulls Fantastic Four #65 - First Appearance of the Kree, Ronan the Accuser, Supreme Intelligence Avengers #133 & #134 - The origins of the Kree/Skrull War Marvel Super-Heroes #12 - First Appearance of Captain Mar-Vell Marvel Super-Heroes #13 - First Appearance of Carol Danvers Captain Marvel #1 Captain Marvel #18 - Carol is injured by Yon-Rogg & is saved by Mar-Vell. Will later be used to explain how she got her powers Avengers #89 - #97 - Kree/Skrull War Thanos War The Death of Captain Marvel  Silver Surfer Annual #6 - First Appearance of Genis-Vell (Mar-Vell's son) Avengers Forever 1 - 12 Peter David's Captain Marvel Runs Peter David's Captain Marvel Runs First Run Captain Marvel First Contact Second Run Volume One Nothing to Lose Volume Two: Coven Volume Three: Crazy Like a Fox Volume Four: Odyssey    Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Mar-Vell https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-comics-the-bronze-and-modern-ages-of-comics/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:21:51 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=524781 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-comics-the-bronze-and-modern-ages-of-comics/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-comics-the-bronze-and-modern-ages-of-comics/feed/ 0 Kriss and Dpalm are back for the second part of their break down of the history of comic books. This episode we're tackling the Bronze Age and the Modern Age. Now the Bronze Age goes from approximately 1970 to 1985 and the Modern Age is from 1985 to the present. We think the Modern Age as it's officially broken out is a bit long and could technically be broken out into two more ages. We discuss key moments & books of the Bronze Age, the formation of Image Comics, the comic speculator market bubble bursting, how comics recovered and much more. These time periods in comics are personal to us because these are the conics and moments we grew up with. Like the last episode Kriss used two audible books for sources (both are also available on Kindle or Paperback): Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Bronze Age (1970 - 1985) Amazing Spider-Man The Green Goblin Lives publishes without the Comic Code Authority Seal Relaxing of the Comic Code Authority Rules Green Lanten/Green Arrow #85-86 Snow Birds Don't Fly story arc Marvel Overtakes DC Market Share The Death of Gwen Stacy X-Men Giant Size #1 and the explosion of the X-Men Superman The Movie and the fight for creator credits Secret Wars  The debate over Crisis on Infinite Earths Modern Age (1985 - present) Where we break the Modern Age up and why The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen DC and Marvel Imprints Image Comics is created The speculator market and the crash of Comic Books The Death of Superman Marvel files for Bankruptcy The rebound Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 69 69 The History of Comics The Bronze and Modern Ages of Comics full false 1:29:37 Kriss and Dpalm are back for the second part of their break down of the history of comic books. This episode we're tackling the Bronze Age and the Modern Age. Now the Bronze Age goes from approximately 1970 to 1985 and the Modern Age is from 1985 to the present. We think the Modern Age as it's officially broken out is a bit long and could technically be broken out into two more ages. We discuss key moments & books of the Bronze Age, the formation of Image Comics, the comic speculator market bubble bursting, how comics recovered and much more. These time periods in comics are personal to us because these are the conics and moments we grew up with. Like the last episode Kriss used two audible books for sources (both are also available on Kindle or Paperback): Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Bronze Age (1970 - 1985) Amazing Spider-Man The Green Goblin Lives publishes without the Comic Code Authority Seal Relaxing of the Comic Code Authority Rules Green Lanten/Green Arrow #85-86 Snow Birds Don't Fly story arc Marvel Overtakes DC Market Share The Death of Gwen Stacy X-Men Giant Size #1 and the explosion of the X-Men Superman The Movie and the fight for creator credits Secret Wars  The debate over Crisis on Infinite Earths Modern Age (1985 - present) Where we break the Modern Age up and why The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen DC and Marvel Imprints Image Comics is created The speculator market and the crash of Comic Books The Death of Superman Marvel files for Bankruptcy The rebound Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Kriss and Dpalm are back for the second part of their break down of the history of comic books. This episode we're tackling the Bronze Age and the Modern Age. Now the Bronze Age goes from approximately 1970 to 1985 and the Modern Age is from 1985 to the present. We think the Modern Age as it's officially broken out is a bit long and could technically be broken out into two more ages. We discuss key moments & books of the Bronze Age, the formation of Image Comics, the comic speculator market bubble bursting, how comics recovered and much more. These time periods in comics are personal to us because these are the conics and moments we grew up with. Like the last episode Kriss used two audible books for sources (both are also available on Kindle or Paperback): Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Bronze Age (1970 - 1985) Amazing Spider-Man The Green Goblin Lives publishes without the Comic Code Authority Seal Relaxing of the Comic Code Authority Rules Green Lanten/Green Arrow #85-86 Snow Birds Don't Fly story arc Marvel Overtakes DC Market Share The Death of Gwen Stacy X-Men Giant Size #1 and the explosion of the X-Men Superman The Movie and the fight for creator credits Secret Wars  The debate over Crisis on Infinite Earths Modern Age (1985 - present) Where we break the Modern Age up and why The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen DC and Marvel Imprints Image Comics is created The speculator market and the crash of Comic Books The Death of Superman Marvel files for Bankruptcy The rebound Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Marvel, Other, Bronze Age, Comic Books, Modern Age https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-comics-the-golden-and-silver-ages-of-comics/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 15:17:34 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=524582 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-comics-the-golden-and-silver-ages-of-comics/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-comics-the-golden-and-silver-ages-of-comics/feed/ 0 The first Character Corner of 2019 is here! For this episode Kriss and Dpalm do something a little different and instead of focus on a particular character, they're breaking down the history of comic books starting with the Golden and Silver Ages.  For this episode Kriss used two audible books for sources (both are also available on Kindle or Paperback: Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Using those two sources, Kriss and Dpalm go through what lead up to the first superhero comic of the Golden Age (Action Comics #1) through the evolution of Timely Comics to Marvel Comics and the world of Stan Lee. Pre-Golden Age Pulp magazines & Comic Strips Golden Age (1938 - 1950)   Detective Comics Incorporated Jerry Siegel & Joe Schuster Action Comics/Superman   Bob Kane & Bob Finger Batman   Jerry Robinson and how Robin appealed to kids   Wonder Woman   Superman & the media (radio, movie serials, etc)   Fawcett Comics & Captain Marvel The Superman/Captain Marvel lawsuit   Timely Comics Martin Goodman   Joe Simon & Jack Kirby Human Torch   Namor   Captain America   Comic Code Authority & End of Golden Age   Silver Age (1956 - 1970)   DC Comics Revives characters The Flash reboot (barry allen)   Justice League of America   Stan Lee and Marvel Comics The Characters   The Marvel Method Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! MTR Network 68 68 full false 1:34:23 The first Character Corner of 2019 is here! For this episode Kriss and Dpalm do something a little different and instead of focus on a particular character, they're breaking down the history of comic books starting with the Golden and Silver Ages.  For this episode Kriss used two audible books for sources (both are also available on Kindle or Paperback: Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Using those two sources, Kriss and Dpalm go through what lead up to the first superhero comic of the Golden Age (Action Comics #1) through the evolution of Timely Comics to Marvel Comics and the world of Stan Lee. Pre-Golden Age Pulp magazines & Comic Strips Golden Age (1938 - 1950)   Detective Comics Incorporated Jerry Siegel & Joe Schuster Action Comics/Superman   Bob Kane & Bob Finger Batman   Jerry Robinson and how Robin appealed to kids   Wonder Woman   Superman & the media (radio, movie serials, etc)   Fawcett Comics & Captain Marvel The Superman/Captain Marvel lawsuit   Timely Comics Martin Goodman   Joe Simon & Jack Kirby Human Torch   Namor   Captain America   Comic Code Authority & End of Golden Age   Silver Age (1956 - 1970)   DC Comics Revives characters The Flash reboot (barry allen)   Justice League of America   Stan Lee and Marvel Comics The Characters   The Marvel Method Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!The first Character Corner of 2019 is here! For this episode Kriss and Dpalm do something a little different and instead of focus on a particular character, they're breaking down the history of comic books starting with the Golden and Silver Ages.  For this episode Kriss used two audible books for sources (both are also available on Kindle or Paperback: Superheroes! Capes, Cowls and the Creation of Comic Book Culture Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Using those two sources, Kriss and Dpalm go through what lead up to the first superhero comic of the Golden Age (Action Comics #1) through the evolution of Timely Comics to Marvel Comics and the world of Stan Lee. Pre-Golden Age Pulp magazines & Comic Strips Golden Age (1938 - 1950)   Detective Comics Incorporated Jerry Siegel & Joe Schuster Action Comics/Superman   Bob Kane & Bob Finger Batman   Jerry Robinson and how Robin appealed to kids   Wonder Woman   Superman & the media (radio, movie serials, etc)   Fawcett Comics & Captain Marvel The Superman/Captain Marvel lawsuit   Timely Comics Martin Goodman   Joe Simon & Jack Kirby Human Torch   Namor   Captain America   Comic Code Authority & End of Golden Age   Silver Age (1956 - 1970)   DC Comics Revives characters The Flash reboot (barry allen)   Justice League of America   Stan Lee and Marvel Comics The Characters   The Marvel Method Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!DC, Marvel, Other https://www.mtrnetwork.net/aquaman-part-2-everyone-owes-peter-david-an-apology/ Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:13:21 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=524337 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/aquaman-part-2-everyone-owes-peter-david-an-apology/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/aquaman-part-2-everyone-owes-peter-david-an-apology/feed/ 0 The last Character Corner of 2018! Kriss & Dpalm finish out 2018 with Part 2 of Aquaman and lets just say, shit gets a bit crazy from here. For the first time ever, we have to start the episode out by recapping Part 1 just so you get a sense for how off the rails Aquaman gets from here on out. A lot of writers, some of our favorites included, owe Peter David an apology for dropping the ball and wiping out the meticulous and detailed history of Atlantis and Aquaman that he laid out in his run. Just a sample of the crazy shit that happens: Atlantis gets sent back 3000 years and Arthur gets changed into a water wraith Arthur meets the Lady of the Lake (yup, that Lady of the Lake) and gets his harpoon hand replaced with a magical water hand Arthur Joseph Curry (don't make us do this) Has his silver age origin suddenly wipe out all of what Peter David did On and off again weakness of being out of the water too long San Diego is sunk and the inhabitants can breathe underwater and so they changed the name to Sub Diego and Aquaman becomes their protector And there's more. We told you this shit gets weird. Things finally start to get normal again when Geoff Johns writes the first three volumes of New 52 Aquaman. Dan Abnett's Rebirth Run as well as Scott Snyder's Drowned Earth Justice League crossover are also pretty good. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. We'll be back in 2019 with the following line up to start the year: The History of the Golden/Silver/Bronze/Modern Eras of Comic Books - January Captain Marvel (all of them) - February Shazam - March Iron Man - April Issues: JLA: Our Worlds at War (Don't need to read the whole thing, just need to know Atlantis disappears & Arthur is presumed dead) JLA: The Obsidian Age Book One Book Two Aquaman Volume 6 The Waterbearer Sub Diego To Serve & Protect Aquaman Sword of Atlantis - At issue 40 Volume 6 becomes Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis. Introduces...*sigh*...Arthur Joseph Curry Blackest Night Blackest Night #1 - Garth is killed, Arthur resurrected as part of the Black Lantern Corps Blackest Night #8 - Aquaman is one of the 12 permanently resurrected and has his hand restored Brightest Day Brightest Day #16 - Arthur's silver age origin is reestablished, thereby erasing all of the hard work Peter David did Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman New 52 Aquaman Volume 1: The Trench Volume 2: The Others Volume 3: Throne of Atlantis Aquaman Rebirth Volume 1: The Drowning Volume 2: Black Manta Rising Volume 3: Crown of Atlantis Volume 4: Underworld Volume 5: The Crown Comes Down Volume 6: Kingslayer Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network Aquaman Part 2 Everyone Owes Peter David an Apology full false 1:13:54 The last Character Corner of 2018! Kriss & Dpalm finish out 2018 with Part 2 of Aquaman and lets just say, shit gets a bit crazy from here. For the first time ever, we have to start the episode out by recapping Part 1 just so you get a sense for how off the rails Aquaman gets from here on out. A lot of writers, some of our favorites included, owe Peter David an apology for dropping the ball and wiping out the meticulous and detailed history of Atlantis and Aquaman that he laid out in his run. Just a sample of the crazy shit that happens: Atlantis gets sent back 3000 years and Arthur gets changed into a water wraith Arthur meets the Lady of the Lake (yup, that Lady of the Lake) and gets his harpoon hand replaced with a magical water hand Arthur Joseph Curry (don't make us do this) Has his silver age origin suddenly wipe out all of what Peter David did On and off again weakness of being out of the water too long San Diego is sunk and the inhabitants can breathe underwater and so they changed the name to Sub Diego and Aquaman becomes their protector And there's more. We told you this shit gets weird. Things finally start to get normal again when Geoff Johns writes the first three volumes of New 52 Aquaman. Dan Abnett's Rebirth Run as well as Scott Snyder's Drowned Earth Justice League crossover are also pretty good. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. We'll be back in 2019 with the following line up to start the year: The History of the Golden/Silver/Bronze/Modern Eras of Comic Books - January Captain Marvel (all of them) - February Shazam - March Iron Man - April Issues: JLA: Our Worlds at War (Don't need to read the whole thing, just need to know Atlantis disappears & Arthur is presumed dead) JLA: The Obsidian Age Book One Book Two Aquaman Volume 6 The Waterbearer Sub Diego To Serve & Protect Aquaman Sword of Atlantis - At issue 40 Volume 6 becomes Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis. Introduces...*sigh*...Arthur Joseph Curry Blackest Night Blackest Night #1 - Garth is killed, Arthur resurrected as part of the Black Lantern Corps Blackest Night #8 - Aquaman is one of the 12 permanently resurrected and has his hand restored Brightest Day Brightest Day #16 - Arthur's silver age origin is reestablished, thereby erasing all of the hard work Peter David did Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman New 52 Aquaman Volume 1: The Trench Volume 2: The Others Volume 3: Throne of Atlantis Aquaman Rebirth Volume 1: The Drowning Volume 2: Black Manta Rising Volume 3: Crown of Atlantis Volume 4: Underworld Volume 5: The Crown Comes Down Volume 6: Kingslayer Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  The last Character Corner of 2018! Kriss & Dpalm finish out 2018 with Part 2 of Aquaman and lets just say, shit gets a bit crazy from here. For the first time ever, we have to start the episode out by recapping Part 1 just so you get a sense for how off the rails Aquaman gets from here on out. A lot of writers, some of our favorites included, owe Peter David an apology for dropping the ball and wiping out the meticulous and detailed history of Atlantis and Aquaman that he laid out in his run. Just a sample of the crazy shit that happens: Atlantis gets sent back 3000 years and Arthur gets changed into a water wraith Arthur meets the Lady of the Lake (yup, that Lady of the Lake) and gets his harpoon hand replaced with a magical water hand Arthur Joseph Curry (don't make us do this) Has his silver age origin suddenly wipe out all of what Peter David did On and off again weakness of being out of the water too long San Diego is sunk and the inhabitants can breathe underwater and so they changed the name to Sub Diego and Aquaman becomes their protector And there's more. We told you this shit gets weird. Things finally start to get normal again when Geoff Johns writes the first three volumes of New 52 Aquaman. Dan Abnett's Rebirth Run as well as Scott Snyder's Drowned Earth Justice League crossover are also pretty good. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. We'll be back in 2019 with the following line up to start the year: The History of the Golden/Silver/Bronze/Modern Eras of Comic Books - January Captain Marvel (all of them) - February Shazam - March Iron Man - April Issues: JLA: Our Worlds at War (Don't need to read the whole thing, just need to know Atlantis disappears & Arthur is presumed dead) JLA: The Obsidian Age Book One Book Two Aquaman Volume 6 The Waterbearer Sub Diego To Serve & Protect Aquaman Sword of Atlantis - At issue 40 Volume 6 becomes Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis. Introduces...*sigh*...Arthur Joseph Curry Blackest Night Blackest Night #1 - Garth is killed, Arthur resurrected as part of the Black Lantern Corps Blackest Night #8 - Aquaman is one of the 12 permanently resurrected and has his hand restored Brightest Day Brightest Day #16 - Arthur's silver age origin is reestablished, thereby erasing all of the hard work Peter David did Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman New 52 Aquaman Volume 1: The Trench Volume 2: The Others Volume 3: Throne of Atlantis Aquaman Rebirth Volume 1: The Drowning Volume 2: Black Manta Rising Volume 3: Crown of Atlantis Volume 4: Underworld Volume 5: The Crown Comes Down Volume 6: Kingslayer Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Aquaman, DC Comics https://www.mtrnetwork.net/aquaman-part-1-peter-david-brings-some-respect-to-the-king-of-the-seven-seas/ Sat, 15 Dec 2018 16:55:02 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=524279 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/aquaman-part-1-peter-david-brings-some-respect-to-the-king-of-the-seven-seas/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/aquaman-part-1-peter-david-brings-some-respect-to-the-king-of-the-seven-seas/feed/ 0 Time to end 2018 with the final Character Corner subject of 2018: Aquaman. The King of the Seven Seas is getting his first solo film this month and so we're taking a look at the history behind Arthur Curry aka Aquaman. Aquaman is another DC character that has been around since the Golden Age and has seen a lot of drastic changes not only to his origin but his supporting cast as well. He's a character that's struggle to get respect, with many people thinking his only powers are talking to fish and that he's pretty useless outside of water. DC didn't do the character any favors by giving the character the weakness of needing to be in water at least once every hour. All that changed in 1990 when Peter David took over writing Aquaman. First he started by building a foundation for not only Arthur's lineage but also telling the story of how Atlantis became an advanced civilization under the sea. He then takes Arthur on a journey of not only understanding who he is but what it means to be a leader & king. Also, this is where we get the iconic 90's look of Aquaman: Harpoon Handed Aquaman.  Listen as we break down the early history of Aquaman, a quick run through of the different eras of comic books and then talk about how Peter David brought some respect to Aquaman's name. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7929485 Issues: More Fun Comics #73 - First Appearance of Golden Age Aquaman Adventure Comics #229 - First Appearance of Topo Adventure Comics #260 - First Appearance of Silver Age Aquaman Adventure Comics #269 - First Appearance of Garth/Aqualad Brave & the Bold #28 - Founding member of the Justice League Aquaman #11 - First appearance of Mera Aquaman #18 - Becomes King of Atlantis; Marries Mera Aquaman #23 - Arthur Jr (AquaBaby) Aquaman #29 - First Appearance of Orm/Oceanmaster Aquaman #35 - First Appearance of Black Manta Adventure Comics #452 - Black Manta kills Aquababy Legend of Aquaman Special (Aquaman Special #1) - Rewrote Aquaman's origin post crisis Peter David's Run The Atlantis Chronicles Aquaman Time & Tide Aquaman 1 - 49 (Peter David's Run) Book One Book Two Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 66 66 Aquaman Part 1 Peter David Brings Some Respect to the King of the Seven Seas full false 1:22:53 Time to end 2018 with the final Character Corner subject of 2018: Aquaman. The King of the Seven Seas is getting his first solo film this month and so we're taking a look at the history behind Arthur Curry aka Aquaman. Aquaman is another DC character that has been around since the Golden Age and has seen a lot of drastic changes not only to his origin but his supporting cast as well. He's a character that's struggle to get respect, with many people thinking his only powers are talking to fish and that he's pretty useless outside of water. DC didn't do the character any favors by giving the character the weakness of needing to be in water at least once every hour. All that changed in 1990 when Peter David took over writing Aquaman. First he started by building a foundation for not only Arthur's lineage but also telling the story of how Atlantis became an advanced civilization under the sea. He then takes Arthur on a journey of not only understanding who he is but what it means to be a leader & king. Also, this is where we get the iconic 90's look of Aquaman: Harpoon Handed Aquaman.  Listen as we break down the early history of Aquaman, a quick run through of the different eras of comic books and then talk about how Peter David brought some respect to Aquaman's name. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7929485 Issues: More Fun Comics #73 - First Appearance of Golden Age Aquaman Adventure Comics #229 - First Appearance of Topo Adventure Comics #260 - First Appearance of Silver Age Aquaman Adventure Comics #269 - First Appearance of Garth/Aqualad Brave & the Bold #28 - Founding member of the Justice League Aquaman #11 - First appearance of Mera Aquaman #18 - Becomes King of Atlantis; Marries Mera Aquaman #23 - Arthur Jr (AquaBaby) Aquaman #29 - First Appearance of Orm/Oceanmaster Aquaman #35 - First Appearance of Black Manta Adventure Comics #452 - Black Manta kills Aquababy Legend of Aquaman Special (Aquaman Special #1) - Rewrote Aquaman's origin post crisis Peter David's Run The Atlantis Chronicles Aquaman Time & Tide Aquaman 1 - 49 (Peter David's Run) Book One Book Two Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Time to end 2018 with the final Character Corner subject of 2018: Aquaman. The King of the Seven Seas is getting his first solo film this month and so we're taking a look at the history behind Arthur Curry aka Aquaman. Aquaman is another DC character that has been around since the Golden Age and has seen a lot of drastic changes not only to his origin but his supporting cast as well. He's a character that's struggle to get respect, with many people thinking his only powers are talking to fish and that he's pretty useless outside of water. DC didn't do the character any favors by giving the character the weakness of needing to be in water at least once every hour. All that changed in 1990 when Peter David took over writing Aquaman. First he started by building a foundation for not only Arthur's lineage but also telling the story of how Atlantis became an advanced civilization under the sea. He then takes Arthur on a journey of not only understanding who he is but what it means to be a leader & king. Also, this is where we get the iconic 90's look of Aquaman: Harpoon Handed Aquaman.  Listen as we break down the early history of Aquaman, a quick run through of the different eras of comic books and then talk about how Peter David brought some respect to Aquaman's name. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7929485 Issues: More Fun Comics #73 - First Appearance of Golden Age Aquaman Adventure Comics #229 - First Appearance of Topo Adventure Comics #260 - First Appearance of Silver Age Aquaman Adventure Comics #269 - First Appearance of Garth/Aqualad Brave & the Bold #28 - Founding member of the Justice League Aquaman #11 - First appearance of Mera Aquaman #18 - Becomes King of Atlantis; Marries Mera Aquaman #23 - Arthur Jr (AquaBaby) Aquaman #29 - First Appearance of Orm/Oceanmaster Aquaman #35 - First Appearance of Black Manta Adventure Comics #452 - Black Manta kills Aquababy Legend of Aquaman Special (Aquaman Special #1) - Rewrote Aquaman's origin post crisis Peter David's Run The Atlantis Chronicles Aquaman Time & Tide Aquaman 1 - 49 (Peter David's Run) Book One Book Two Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC, Aquaman, DC Comics, Justice League https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-wonderfu-of-weirdness-of-grant-morrisons-doom-patrol/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:00:28 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=523917 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-wonderfu-of-weirdness-of-grant-morrisons-doom-patrol/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-wonderfu-of-weirdness-of-grant-morrisons-doom-patrol/feed/ 0 We're back! This time instead of diving into your favorite, well-known characters, we're tackling a group that's a little less known: The Doom Patrol. This episode is bit different from other Character Corners we've done since there's not a whole lot of material to pull from for the Doom Patrol. This is a group that ended their first run in the late 70's with the entire team being killed off. We start off our discussion by talking about the comic landscape in the 60's and the claim from one of the Doom Patrol creators (Arnold Drake) that Stan Lee stole the idea of the X-Men from Doom Patrol. While we don't think Stan Lee stole the concept, it does lead to an interesting question: Why did creations like the X-Men & Fantastic Four take off while Doom Patrol failed to really connect? After the Doom Patrol was killed off in the 70's, other creators tried to resurrect them and get them to catch on but not with a lot of success. A lot of writers that have tried to tackle the Doom Patrol even fully admit that at the time, they weren't doing the team justice because they weren't nailing what made these characters so unique and special over at DC. And then Grant Morrison took over.  Grant Morrison's run on Doom Patrol can be best described as a Clusterfuck of Weirdness and while that might seem like we're speaking negatively about it, it's just the opposite. Morrison's run is probably the definitive run one what the Doom Patrol is and what makes them so unique. Morrison leaned into his own unique viewpoint of the world and created a run that was full of unique and strange villains (Red Jack, The Brotherhood of Dada, the Scissor Men, the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E.) and parodies like his Punisher parody, The Beard Hunter. Honestly, if you understand Morrison's Doom Patrol run on your first reading, you should get yourself checked out. That said, it's compelling, interesting and is the most significant when it comes to the Doom Patrol. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. We have two more episodes for 2018 coming up so subscribe and stay tuned! Original Team: The Chief (Niles Caulder) Robotman (Cliff Steele) Elasti-Girl (Rita Farr) Negative Man (Larry Trainor) Issues: First Appearance - My Greatest Adventure #80 (June 1963) Beast Boy Joins - Doom Patrol #99 Killed off for the First Time - Doom Patrol #121 Grant Morrison (Vertigo Comics Imprint) - Doom Patrol Vol 2 19 - 63 Doom Patrol Book One Doom Patrol Book Two Doom Patrol Book Three The MTR Network Premium Black Friday Sale is back! Get 20% off when you sign up for an MTR Premium Account and get instant access to hundreds of Premium episodes: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-premium-coupon-page/ Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 65 65 full false 58:19 We're back! This time instead of diving into your favorite, well-known characters, we're tackling a group that's a little less known: The Doom Patrol. This episode is bit different from other Character Corners we've done since there's not a whole lot of material to pull from for the Doom Patrol. This is a group that ended their first run in the late 70's with the entire team being killed off. We start off our discussion by talking about the comic landscape in the 60's and the claim from one of the Doom Patrol creators (Arnold Drake) that Stan Lee stole the idea of the X-Men from Doom Patrol. While we don't think Stan Lee stole the concept, it does lead to an interesting question: Why did creations like the X-Men & Fantastic Four take off while Doom Patrol failed to really connect? After the Doom Patrol was killed off in the 70's, other creators tried to resurrect them and get them to catch on but not with a lot of success. A lot of writers that have tried to tackle the Doom Patrol even fully admit that at the time, they weren't doing the team justice because they weren't nailing what made these characters so unique and special over at DC. And then Grant Morrison took over.  Grant Morrison's run on Doom Patrol can be best described as a Clusterfuck of Weirdness and while that might seem like we're speaking negatively about it, it's just the opposite. Morrison's run is probably the definitive run one what the Doom Patrol is and what makes them so unique. Morrison leaned into his own unique viewpoint of the world and created a run that was full of unique and strange villains (Red Jack, The Brotherhood of Dada, the Scissor Men, the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E.) and parodies like his Punisher parody, The Beard Hunter. Honestly, if you understand Morrison's Doom Patrol run on your first reading, you should get yourself checked out. That said, it's compelling, interesting and is the most significant when it comes to the Doom Patrol. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. We have two more episodes for 2018 coming up so subscribe and stay tuned! Original Team: The Chief (Niles Caulder) Robotman (Cliff Steele) Elasti-Girl (Rita Farr) Negative Man (Larry Trainor) Issues: First Appearance - My Greatest Adventure #80 (June 1963) Beast Boy Joins - Doom Patrol #99 Killed off for the First Time - Doom Patrol #121 Grant Morrison (Vertigo Comics Imprint) - Doom Patrol Vol 2 19 - 63 Doom Patrol Book One Doom Patrol Book Two Doom Patrol Book Three The MTR Network Premium Black Friday Sale is back! Get 20% off when you sign up for an MTR Premium Account and get instant access to hundreds of Premium episodes: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-premium-coupon-page/ Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  We're back! This time instead of diving into your favorite, well-known characters, we're tackling a group that's a little less known: The Doom Patrol. This episode is bit different from other Character Corners we've done since there's not a whole lot of material to pull from for the Doom Patrol. This is a group that ended their first run in the late 70's with the entire team being killed off. We start off our discussion by talking about the comic landscape in the 60's and the claim from one of the Doom Patrol creators (Arnold Drake) that Stan Lee stole the idea of the X-Men from Doom Patrol. While we don't think Stan Lee stole the concept, it does lead to an interesting question: Why did creations like the X-Men & Fantastic Four take off while Doom Patrol failed to really connect? After the Doom Patrol was killed off in the 70's, other creators tried to resurrect them and get them to catch on but not with a lot of success. A lot of writers that have tried to tackle the Doom Patrol even fully admit that at the time, they weren't doing the team justice because they weren't nailing what made these characters so unique and special over at DC. And then Grant Morrison took over.  Grant Morrison's run on Doom Patrol can be best described as a Clusterfuck of Weirdness and while that might seem like we're speaking negatively about it, it's just the opposite. Morrison's run is probably the definitive run one what the Doom Patrol is and what makes them so unique. Morrison leaned into his own unique viewpoint of the world and created a run that was full of unique and strange villains (Red Jack, The Brotherhood of Dada, the Scissor Men, the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E.) and parodies like his Punisher parody, The Beard Hunter. Honestly, if you understand Morrison's Doom Patrol run on your first reading, you should get yourself checked out. That said, it's compelling, interesting and is the most significant when it comes to the Doom Patrol. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. We have two more episodes for 2018 coming up so subscribe and stay tuned! Original Team: The Chief (Niles Caulder) Robotman (Cliff Steele) Elasti-Girl (Rita Farr) Negative Man (Larry Trainor) Issues: First Appearance - My Greatest Adventure #80 (June 1963) Beast Boy Joins - Doom Patrol #99 Killed off for the First Time - Doom Patrol #121 Grant Morrison (Vertigo Comics Imprint) - Doom Patrol Vol 2 19 - 63 Doom Patrol Book One Doom Patrol Book Two Doom Patrol Book Three The MTR Network Premium Black Friday Sale is back! Get 20% off when you sign up for an MTR Premium Account and get instant access to hundreds of Premium episodes: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-premium-coupon-page/ Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  DC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-impact-influence-of-stan-lee/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:23:52 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=523850 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-impact-influence-of-stan-lee/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-impact-influence-of-stan-lee/feed/ 0 The great Stan Lee passed on Monday (November 12th) at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy and characters that will forever be remembered and timeless. Kriss and Dpalm talk about what impact Stan Lee and his creations had on them and why he matters so much to the world of comic books. Beyond the huge list of iconic characters he created/co-created, what stuck out so much about Stan Lee is how much he championed for diversity and inclusion in the medium. From creating the first black superhero and black supporting characters like Robbie Robertson to being vocal in the fight against bigotry. Stan Lee revolutionized Marvel with the idea that while super heroes are extraordinary individuals, they still navigate life with the same problems that everyone else has. Not only that, but Stan also championed the idea that there's strength in all of us and anyone could be a hero. Lee really nailed the idea that the Marvel universe represents the world outside of your window. He will be missed but never forgotten “Let's lay it right on the line. Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today. But, unlike a team of costumed super-villains, they can’t be halted with a punch in the snoot, or a zap from a ray gun. The only way to destroy them is to expose them — to reveal them for the insidious evils they really are. The bigot is an unreasoning hater — one who hates blindly, fanatically, indiscriminately. If his hang-up is black men, he hates ALL black men. If a redhead once offended him, he hates ALL redheads. If some foreigner beat him to a job, he’s down on ALL foreigners. He hates people he’s never seen — people he’s never known — with equal intensity — with equal venom. Now, we’re not trying to say it’s unreasonable for one human being to bug another. But, although anyone has the right to dislike another individual, it’s totally irrational, patently insane to condemn an entire race — to despise an entire nation — to vilify an entire religion. Sooner or later, we must learn to judge each other on our own merits. Sooner or later, if man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, we must fill out hearts with tolerance. For then, and only then, will we be truly worthy of the concept that man was created in the image of God – a God who calls us ALL — His children." - Stan Lee Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!   MTR Network 64 64 The Impact & Influence of Stan Lee full false 53:40 The great Stan Lee passed on Monday (November 12th) at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy and characters that will forever be remembered and timeless. Kriss and Dpalm talk about what impact Stan Lee and his creations had on them and why he matters so much to the world of comic books. Beyond the huge list of iconic characters he created/co-created, what stuck out so much about Stan Lee is how much he championed for diversity and inclusion in the medium. From creating the first black superhero and black supporting characters like Robbie Robertson to being vocal in the fight against bigotry. Stan Lee revolutionized Marvel with the idea that while super heroes are extraordinary individuals, they still navigate life with the same problems that everyone else has. Not only that, but Stan also championed the idea that there's strength in all of us and anyone could be a hero. Lee really nailed the idea that the Marvel universe represents the world outside of your window. He will be missed but never forgotten “Let's lay it right on the line. Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today. But, unlike a team of costumed super-villains, they can’t be halted with a punch in the snoot, or a zap from a ray gun. The only way to destroy them is to expose them — to reveal them for the insidious evils they really are. The bigot is an unreasoning hater — one who hates blindly, fanatically, indiscriminately. If his hang-up is black men, he hates ALL black men. If a redhead once offended him, he hates ALL redheads. If some foreigner beat him to a job, he’s down on ALL foreigners. He hates people he’s never seen — people he’s never known — with equal intensity — with equal venom. Now, we’re not trying to say it’s unreasonable for one human being to bug another. But, although anyone has the right to dislike another individual, it’s totally irrational, patently insane to condemn an entire race — to despise an entire nation — to vilify an entire religion. Sooner or later, we must learn to judge each other on our own merits. Sooner or later, if man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, we must fill out hearts with tolerance. For then, and only then, will we be truly worthy of the concept that man was created in the image of God – a God who calls us ALL — His children." - Stan Lee Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  The great Stan Lee passed on Monday (November 12th) at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy and characters that will forever be remembered and timeless. Kriss and Dpalm talk about what impact Stan Lee and his creations had on them and why he matters so much to the world of comic books. Beyond the huge list of iconic characters he created/co-created, what stuck out so much about Stan Lee is how much he championed for diversity and inclusion in the medium. From creating the first black superhero and black supporting characters like Robbie Robertson to being vocal in the fight against bigotry. Stan Lee revolutionized Marvel with the idea that while super heroes are extraordinary individuals, they still navigate life with the same problems that everyone else has. Not only that, but Stan also championed the idea that there's strength in all of us and anyone could be a hero. Lee really nailed the idea that the Marvel universe represents the world outside of your window. He will be missed but never forgotten “Let's lay it right on the line. Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today. But, unlike a team of costumed super-villains, they can’t be halted with a punch in the snoot, or a zap from a ray gun. The only way to destroy them is to expose them — to reveal them for the insidious evils they really are. The bigot is an unreasoning hater — one who hates blindly, fanatically, indiscriminately. If his hang-up is black men, he hates ALL black men. If a redhead once offended him, he hates ALL redheads. If some foreigner beat him to a job, he’s down on ALL foreigners. He hates people he’s never seen — people he’s never known — with equal intensity — with equal venom. Now, we’re not trying to say it’s unreasonable for one human being to bug another. But, although anyone has the right to dislike another individual, it’s totally irrational, patently insane to condemn an entire race — to despise an entire nation — to vilify an entire religion. Sooner or later, we must learn to judge each other on our own merits. Sooner or later, if man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, we must fill out hearts with tolerance. For then, and only then, will we be truly worthy of the concept that man was created in the image of God – a God who calls us ALL — His children." - Stan Lee Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  Marvel, Marvel Comics, Stan Lee https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ultimate-spider-man-part-2/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:36:00 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=523797 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ultimate-spider-man-part-2/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ultimate-spider-man-part-2/feed/ 0 We’re finally back with another Character Corner. Sorry for the delays, been having a lot going on outside of the network and so it’s taken us a while to get back to where we need to be. We’ll definitely be back to a more normal schedule in 2019. We do have a schedule for the rest of 2018 and it’s as follows: Ultimate Spider-Man Part 2 (Hi) The Legacy of Stan Lee Doom Patrol Aquaman Part 1 & 2 Now let’s get into the conclusion of Ultimate Spider-Man...   It can’t be understated just how much tragedy Peter Parker suffers and that it's important that it's Peter that suffers it and not just Spider-Man. Because Peter matters in these stories, his sense of responsibility is not only real but backs up the motto "With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility". Peter doesn’t get the luxury that other heroes have, particularly as a teenager. In the back half of Ultimate Spider-Man, we watch as Peter struggles to keep his identity secret (and doing a poor job) and be a high schooler. One thing that's incredible about the life of Ultimate Universe Peter Parker is that from the moment he's bit to his death, it's really only about 2 years in story. In that context. The back half of ultimate spider-man can be viewed as peter trying to juggle his life as everything falls apart around him   For this episode we're breaking this out volume by volume (Volume 11 - 22 of Ulimate Spider-Man) and point to some of the important pieces in each volumes. Then we’ll treat the final issues after Ultimatum (becomes Ultimate Comics Spider-Man) as one big block leading up to, spoiler alert, the death of Peter Parker.   Since this episode turned out to be pretty long (just under 2 hours) we decided to keep our Stan Lee discussion separate and it will be released on the Character Corner feed later this week. Make sure you subscribe! https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7557074 Issues:  Volume 11 Carnage Volume 12 Superstars Volume 13 Hobgoblin Volume 14 Warriors Volume 15 Silver Sable Volume 16 Deadpool Volume 17 Clone Saga Volume 18 Ultimate Knights Volume 19 Death of a Goblin Volume 20 And His Amazing Friends Volume 21 War of the Symbiotes Volume 22 Ultimatum Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! MTR Network 63 63 Ultimate Spider-Man Part 2 full false 1:57:08 We’re finally back with another Character Corner. Sorry for the delays, been having a lot going on outside of the network and so it’s taken us a while to get back to where we need to be. We’ll definitely be back to a more normal schedule in 2019. We do have a schedule for the rest of 2018 and it’s as follows: Ultimate Spider-Man Part 2 (Hi) The Legacy of Stan Lee Doom Patrol Aquaman Part 1 & 2 Now let’s get into the conclusion of Ultimate Spider-Man...   It can’t be understated just how much tragedy Peter Parker suffers and that it's important that it's Peter that suffers it and not just Spider-Man. Because Peter matters in these stories, his sense of responsibility is not only real but backs up the motto "With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility". Peter doesn’t get the luxury that other heroes have, particularly as a teenager. In the back half of Ultimate Spider-Man, we watch as Peter struggles to keep his identity secret (and doing a poor job) and be a high schooler. One thing that's incredible about the life of Ultimate Universe Peter Parker is that from the moment he's bit to his death, it's really only about 2 years in story. In that context. The back half of ultimate spider-man can be viewed as peter trying to juggle his life as everything falls apart around him   For this episode we're breaking this out volume by volume (Volume 11 - 22 of Ulimate Spider-Man) and point to some of the important pieces in each volumes. Then we’ll treat the final issues after Ultimatum (becomes Ultimate Comics Spider-Man) as one big block leading up to, spoiler alert, the death of Peter Parker.   Since this episode turned out to be pretty long (just under 2 hours) we decided to keep our Stan Lee discussion separate and it will be released on the Character Corner feed later this week. Make sure you subscribe! https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7557074 Issues:  Volume 11 Carnage Volume 12 Superstars Volume 13 Hobgoblin Volume 14 Warriors Volume 15 Silver Sable Volume 16 Deadpool Volume 17 Clone Saga Volume 18 Ultimate Knights Volume 19 Death of a Goblin Volume 20 And His Amazing Friends Volume 21 War of the Symbiotes Volume 22 Ultimatum Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!We’re finally back with another Character Corner. Sorry for the delays, been having a lot going on outside of the network and so it’s taken us a while to get back to where we need to be. We’ll definitely be back to a more normal schedule in 2019. We do have a schedule for the rest of 2018 and it’s as follows: Ultimate Spider-Man Part 2 (Hi) The Legacy of Stan Lee Doom Patrol Aquaman Part 1 & 2 Now let’s get into the conclusion of Ultimate Spider-Man...   It can’t be understated just how much tragedy Peter Parker suffers and that it's important that it's Peter that suffers it and not just Spider-Man. Because Peter matters in these stories, his sense of responsibility is not only real but backs up the motto "With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility". Peter doesn’t get the luxury that other heroes have, particularly as a teenager. In the back half of Ultimate Spider-Man, we watch as Peter struggles to keep his identity secret (and doing a poor job) and be a high schooler. One thing that's incredible about the life of Ultimate Universe Peter Parker is that from the moment he's bit to his death, it's really only about 2 years in story. In that context. The back half of ultimate spider-man can be viewed as peter trying to juggle his life as everything falls apart around him   For this episode we're breaking this out volume by volume (Volume 11 - 22 of Ulimate Spider-Man) and point to some of the important pieces in each volumes. Then we’ll treat the final issues after Ultimatum (becomes Ultimate Comics Spider-Man) as one big block leading up to, spoiler alert, the death of Peter Parker.   Since this episode turned out to be pretty long (just under 2 hours) we decided to keep our Stan Lee discussion separate and it will be released on the Character Corner feed later this week. Make sure you subscribe! https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7557074 Issues:  Volume 11 Carnage Volume 12 Superstars Volume 13 Hobgoblin Volume 14 Warriors Volume 15 Silver Sable Volume 16 Deadpool Volume 17 Clone Saga Volume 18 Ultimate Knights Volume 19 Death of a Goblin Volume 20 And His Amazing Friends Volume 21 War of the Symbiotes Volume 22 Ultimatum Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!Marvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ultimate-spider-man-part-1-the-comic-that-reintroduced-spider-man-to-a-younger-audience/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:02:12 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=523421 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ultimate-spider-man-part-1-the-comic-that-reintroduced-spider-man-to-a-younger-audience/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ultimate-spider-man-part-1-the-comic-that-reintroduced-spider-man-to-a-younger-audience/feed/ 0 In October 2000, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley launched Ultimate Spider-Man and it quickly became the the ultimate success story for the ultimate line. Benis and Bagley held the record for the longest continual run on a Marvel comic series by two people. Having one creative team for so long allowed Ultimate Spider-Man to take chances and explore the world of a teenage Peter Parker in ways readers hadn’t experienced before. It takes seven issues to retell Peter’s origins, filling in details that were never explored. But not just that, the entire series rebuilds the legacy of Spider-Man from the ground up. And not just with Peter but the entire cast of villains and supporting characters.    Ultimate Spider-Man is a complete rebooting of Spider-Man, not a retelling. Some elements stay the same (the core of the character) but others change. Those changes might seem drastic at times, but the longer you read the more you realize in ways they’re improvements.   Listen as Kriss & Dpalm discuss the first 10 volumes (Issues 1 - 59) of Ultimate Spider-Man. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! MTR Network 62 62 Ultimate Spider-Man Part 1 full false 1:14:10 In October 2000, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley launched Ultimate Spider-Man and it quickly became the the ultimate success story for the ultimate line. Benis and Bagley held the record for the longest continual run on a Marvel comic series by two people. Having one creative team for so long allowed Ultimate Spider-Man to take chances and explore the world of a teenage Peter Parker in ways readers hadn’t experienced before. It takes seven issues to retell Peter’s origins, filling in details that were never explored. But not just that, the entire series rebuilds the legacy of Spider-Man from the ground up. And not just with Peter but the entire cast of villains and supporting characters.    Ultimate Spider-Man is a complete rebooting of Spider-Man, not a retelling. Some elements stay the same (the core of the character) but others change. Those changes might seem drastic at times, but the longer you read the more you realize in ways they’re improvements.   Listen as Kriss & Dpalm discuss the first 10 volumes (Issues 1 - 59) of Ultimate Spider-Man. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!In October 2000, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley launched Ultimate Spider-Man and it quickly became the the ultimate success story for the ultimate line. Benis and Bagley held the record for the longest continual run on a Marvel comic series by two people. Having one creative team for so long allowed Ultimate Spider-Man to take chances and explore the world of a teenage Peter Parker in ways readers hadn’t experienced before. It takes seven issues to retell Peter’s origins, filling in details that were never explored. But not just that, the entire series rebuilds the legacy of Spider-Man from the ground up. And not just with Peter but the entire cast of villains and supporting characters.    Ultimate Spider-Man is a complete rebooting of Spider-Man, not a retelling. Some elements stay the same (the core of the character) but others change. Those changes might seem drastic at times, but the longer you read the more you realize in ways they’re improvements.   Listen as Kriss & Dpalm discuss the first 10 volumes (Issues 1 - 59) of Ultimate Spider-Man. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!Marvel, Brian Michael Bendis, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man, Ultimate Comics, Ultimate Spider-Man https://www.mtrnetwork.net/sons-of-batman-tim-drake-damian-wayne/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:28:36 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=523001 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/sons-of-batman-tim-drake-damian-wayne/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/sons-of-batman-tim-drake-damian-wayne/feed/ 0 We wrap up our discussion about the Robins with Tim Drake and Damian Wayne (with a slight detour to discuss Stephanie Brown). We've covered Tim, Stephanie before in their own Character Corners and touched on Damian's origin in Batman Part 3.  So in this episode we're going to do less of a complete deep dive and more of a conversation about each and where they are now.  If Dick Grayson and Jason Todd are the “wayward sons”, then Tim and Damian are the sons raised right by Bruce. Obviously Tim is more closely like Dick. He’s the Robin that represents one of the key elements of Batman. Grayson is the acrobat, the clear heir, the one version of Bruce that had someone to catch him and guide him through his anger. Tim is the Detective. He had his own father and family and sees the entire chess board. If you think about it, Grayson and Drake represent elements of Batman without the baggage. Jason Todd and Damian represent the anger and rage of Bruce Wayne. Jason is the rage and insecurities that Bruce has. Damian, is the Bruce that is constantly seeking the approval of his father. In a way Damian represents Jason Todd's story arc (post-crisis) more fleshed out. Damian is getting the full arc as Robin that Jason never got. So sit back and get comfortable and listen as we go through the rest of the Robins. Share with your friends and leave us some feedback Key Issues: First Appearances: Batman #436 (A Lonely Place of Dying) - First Appearance of Tim Drake Batman #442 - First Appearance of Tim as Robin Robin #181 - First Appearance of Tim as Red Robin Batman #655 - First Appearance of Damian Wayne Batman #657 - First Appearance of Damian as Robin Robin #126 - 128 - Stephanie Brown as Robin Batman War Games Book 1 Book 2 Identity Crisis Jack Drake is killed Teen Titans v3 #20 - Tim dealing with his father's death #29 - Tim vs Jason Batman #654 Batman: The Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul Batman RIP Battle for the Cowl Batman & Robin Vol 1: Batman Reborn Vol 2: Batman vs Robin Vol 3: Batman & Robin Must Die Batman Eternal Red Robin Batman Incorporated  Vol 2 #8 Damian is killed by an adult clone of himself Robin: Son of the Batman Vol 1: Year of Blood Vol 2: Dawn of the Demons Robin War Supersons Vol 1: When I Grow Up Teen Titans Rebirth Damian Knows Best  Rise of Aqualad Detective Comics Rebirth Book 1 #965 -#968 #976 -  #981 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Wolverine: The Long Night is now on Stitcher. To listen to the whole season, without adds, get Stitcher Premium. Use our code 'TUESDAY' to get a free month: stitcher.com/premium MTR Network 61 61 Robins Part 2 Tim Drake & Damian Wayne full false 1:31:27 We wrap up our discussion about the Robins with Tim Drake and Damian Wayne (with a slight detour to discuss Stephanie Brown). We've covered Tim, Stephanie before in their own Character Corners and touched on Damian's origin in Batman Part 3.  So in this episode we're going to do less of a complete deep dive and more of a conversation about each and where they are now.  If Dick Grayson and Jason Todd are the “wayward sons”, then Tim and Damian are the sons raised right by Bruce. Obviously Tim is more closely like Dick. He’s the Robin that represents one of the key elements of Batman. Grayson is the acrobat, the clear heir, the one version of Bruce that had someone to catch him and guide him through his anger. Tim is the Detective. He had his own father and family and sees the entire chess board. If you think about it, Grayson and Drake represent elements of Batman without the baggage. Jason Todd and Damian represent the anger and rage of Bruce Wayne. Jason is the rage and insecurities that Bruce has. Damian, is the Bruce that is constantly seeking the approval of his father. In a way Damian represents Jason Todd's story arc (post-crisis) more fleshed out. Damian is getting the full arc as Robin that Jason never got. So sit back and get comfortable and listen as we go through the rest of the Robins. Share with your friends and leave us some feedback Key Issues: First Appearances: Batman #436 (A Lonely Place of Dying) - First Appearance of Tim Drake Batman #442 - First Appearance of Tim as Robin Robin #181 - First Appearance of Tim as Red Robin Batman #655 - First Appearance of Damian Wayne Batman #657 - First Appearance of Damian as Robin Robin #126 - 128 - Stephanie Brown as Robin Batman War Games Book 1 Book 2 Identity Crisis Jack Drake is killed Teen Titans v3 #20 - Tim dealing with his father's death #29 - Tim vs Jason Batman #654 Batman: The Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul Batman RIP Battle for the Cowl Batman & Robin Vol 1: Batman Reborn Vol 2: Batman vs Robin Vol 3: Batman & Robin Must Die Batman Eternal Red Robin Batman Incorporated  Vol 2 #8 Damian is killed by an adult clone of himself Robin: Son of the Batman Vol 1: Year of Blood Vol 2: Dawn of the Demons Robin War Supersons Vol 1: When I Grow Up Teen Titans Rebirth Damian Knows Best  Rise of Aqualad Detective Comics Rebirth Book 1 #965 -#968 #976 -  #981 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Wolverine: The Long Night is now on Stitcher. To listen to the whole season, without adds, get Stitcher Premium. Use our code 'TUESDAY' to get a free month: stitcher.com/premiumWe wrap up our discussion about the Robins with Tim Drake and Damian Wayne (with a slight detour to discuss Stephanie Brown). We've covered Tim, Stephanie before in their own Character Corners and touched on Damian's origin in Batman Part 3.  So in this episode we're going to do less of a complete deep dive and more of a conversation about each and where they are now.  If Dick Grayson and Jason Todd are the “wayward sons”, then Tim and Damian are the sons raised right by Bruce. Obviously Tim is more closely like Dick. He’s the Robin that represents one of the key elements of Batman. Grayson is the acrobat, the clear heir, the one version of Bruce that had someone to catch him and guide him through his anger. Tim is the Detective. He had his own father and family and sees the entire chess board. If you think about it, Grayson and Drake represent elements of Batman without the baggage. Jason Todd and Damian represent the anger and rage of Bruce Wayne. Jason is the rage and insecurities that Bruce has. Damian, is the Bruce that is constantly seeking the approval of his father. In a way Damian represents Jason Todd's story arc (post-crisis) more fleshed out. Damian is getting the full arc as Robin that Jason never got. So sit back and get comfortable and listen as we go through the rest of the Robins. Share with your friends and leave us some feedback Key Issues: First Appearances: Batman #436 (A Lonely Place of Dying) - First Appearance of Tim Drake Batman #442 - First Appearance of Tim as Robin Robin #181 - First Appearance of Tim as Red Robin Batman #655 - First Appearance of Damian Wayne Batman #657 - First Appearance of Damian as Robin Robin #126 - 128 - Stephanie Brown as Robin Batman War Games Book 1 Book 2 Identity Crisis Jack Drake is killed Teen Titans v3 #20 - Tim dealing with his father's death #29 - Tim vs Jason Batman #654 Batman: The Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul Batman RIP Battle for the Cowl Batman & Robin Vol 1: Batman Reborn Vol 2: Batman vs Robin Vol 3: Batman & Robin Must Die Batman Eternal Red Robin Batman Incorporated  Vol 2 #8 Damian is killed by an adult clone of himself Robin: Son of the Batman Vol 1: Year of Blood Vol 2: Dawn of the Demons Robin War Supersons Vol 1: When I Grow Up Teen Titans Rebirth Damian Knows Best  Rise of Aqualad Detective Comics Rebirth Book 1 #965 -#968 #976 -  #981 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Our shirts are now on TeePublic:  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Wolverine: The Long Night is now on Stitcher. To listen to the whole season, without adds, get Stitcher Premium. Use our code 'TUESDAY' to get a free month: stitcher.com/premiumDC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/robins-part-1-dick-grayson-and-jason-todd-the-heir-and-the-prodigal/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:52:32 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=522868 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/robins-part-1-dick-grayson-and-jason-todd-the-heir-and-the-prodigal/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/robins-part-1-dick-grayson-and-jason-todd-the-heir-and-the-prodigal/feed/ 0 Kriss and Dpalm are back with another Character Corner episode. This time its Part 1 of a two part series on the Robins. We’ve covered most of the Robins already in previous episodes like Batman's Rogue Gallery, Tim Drake, all the Batgirl episodes and our three part Batman series. But we’ve never really dug deep into each of the Robins and gone into their differences and how they tell the larger story of Batman. We’re starting with Dick Grayson and Jason Todd not just because chronologically they were the first two robins but also because they represent the larger issues we’ve seen with Batman & DC Comics when they get translated to movies and TV. Everyone knows Dick Grayson is the first Robin but the reality is, by the time most of us were reading comics and aware of Batman, Grayson was far removed from being Robin. Same could be said for Jason Todd. Jason was first introduced in 1983 and was killed off in 1988. The first two Robins came and went before most people today were even 10. And that’s where we see DC getting into trouble. The mantle of Robin is almost just as important and divisive as Batman. There isn't another sidekick character in which you have 4-5 drastically different character holding the title and all of them are just about important. Dick, Jason, Tim/Stephanie and Damien. We’re gonna go through each Robin and talk not just about some of their key issues but really dive into how they’re different from each other, and the role they play in Bruce/Batman’s life. First up...the heir & the prodigal son: Richard & Jason. Key Issues: First Appearances  Detective Comics #38 - First appearance of Dick Grayson/Robin   Tales of the Teen Titans #44 - First appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing   Batman #357 - First appearance of Jason Todd (Pre-Crisis)   Batman #366 - First appearance of Jason Todd as Robin (Pre-Crisis)   Early Years  Batman Year 3  Batman #436 - 439   Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet - Dick's final test from Batman   Robin Year 1 - Chuck Dixen and goes really well with his Batgirl Year One book   Dark Victory - Sequel to The Long Halloween and retells the origin of Dick Grayson   Enter Jason Todd  Batman #408 - First appearance of Post-Crisis Jason Todd   Batman #410 - Post-Crisis Todd's first appearance as Robin   New Teen Titans vol 2 #20   Nightwing Year One   Batman #416 - Jason & Dick meet for the first time; Bruce admits to why he replaced Grayson   Death of Jason Todd  Batman #422   Batman #424 - Does Jason kill Garzonas or not?   Batman #426 - 429 - Death in the Family   Batman Prodigal  Batman #512   Shadow of the Bat #32       Detective Comics #679   Robin Vol 4 #11   Batman #513   Shadow of the Bat #33   Detective Comics #680   Robin Vol 4 #12   Batman #514   Shadow of the Bat #34   Detective Comics #681   Robin Vol 4 #13   Nightwing series   Return of Jason Todd  Red Hood The Lost Days   Under the Red Hood Battle for the Cowl Batman & Robin Volume One Volume Two Volume Three Grayson Red Hood and the Outlaws (Rebirth) Other Batman Related Episodes: Batman Rogue Gallery: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/character-corner-rogue-war-part-1-batman-villains/   Tim Drake: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/character-corner-tim-drake-the-detective/    Batgirl  Barbara Gordan and Stephanie Brown: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batgirl-barbara-gordon-stephanie-brown-character-corner/   Cassandra Cain & Kate Kane: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/heir-bat-cassandra-cain-kate-kane/   Batman  Batman Part 1: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-the-dark-knight-part-1-bill-the-bat-character-corner/   Batman Part 2: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-part-2-the-many-cowls-of-the-bat-from-the-small-to-big-screen/   Batman Part 3: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-part-3-the-man-behind-the-mask-from-grant-morrison-to-tom-king/   Teen Titans Part 1: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/teen-titans-part-1-teen-titans-vs-deathstroke/ Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! MTR Network 60 60 Robins Part 1 Dick Grayson & Jason Todd full false 1:57:59 Kriss and Dpalm are back with another Character Corner episode. This time its Part 1 of a two part series on the Robins. We’ve covered most of the Robins already in previous episodes like Batman's Rogue Gallery, Tim Drake, all the Batgirl episodes and our three part Batman series. But we’ve never really dug deep into each of the Robins and gone into their differences and how they tell the larger story of Batman. We’re starting with Dick Grayson and Jason Todd not just because chronologically they were the first two robins but also because they represent the larger issues we’ve seen with Batman & DC Comics when they get translated to movies and TV. Everyone knows Dick Grayson is the first Robin but the reality is, by the time most of us were reading comics and aware of Batman, Grayson was far removed from being Robin. Same could be said for Jason Todd. Jason was first introduced in 1983 and was killed off in 1988. The first two Robins came and went before most people today were even 10. And that’s where we see DC getting into trouble. The mantle of Robin is almost just as important and divisive as Batman. There isn't another sidekick character in which you have 4-5 drastically different character holding the title and all of them are just about important. Dick, Jason, Tim/Stephanie and Damien. We’re gonna go through each Robin and talk not just about some of their key issues but really dive into how they’re different from each other, and the role they play in Bruce/Batman’s life. First up...the heir & the prodigal son: Richard & Jason. Key Issues: First Appearances  Detective Comics #38 - First appearance of Dick Grayson/Robin   Tales of the Teen Titans #44 - First appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing   Batman #357 - First appearance of Jason Todd (Pre-Crisis)   Batman #366 - First appearance of Jason Todd as Robin (Pre-Crisis)   Early Years  Batman Year 3  Batman #436 - 439   Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet - Dick's final test from Batman   Robin Year 1 - Chuck Dixen and goes really well with his Batgirl Year One book   Dark Victory - Sequel to The Long Halloween and retells the origin of Dick Grayson   Enter Jason Todd  Batman #408 - First appearance of Post-Crisis Jason Todd   Batman #410 - Post-Crisis Todd's first appearance as Robin   New Teen Titans vol 2 #20   Nightwing Year One   Batman #416 - Jason & Dick meet for the first time; Bruce admits to why he replaced Grayson   Death of Jason Todd  Batman #422   Batman #424 - Does Jason kill Garzonas or not?   Batman #426 - 429 - Death in the Family   Batman Prodigal  Batman #512   Shadow of the Bat #32       Detective Comics #679   Robin Vol 4 #11   Batman #513   Shadow of the Bat #33   Detective Comics #680   Robin Vol 4 #12   Batman #514   Shadow of the Bat #34   Detective Comics #681   Robin Vol 4 #13   Nightwing series   Return of Jason Todd  Red Hood The Lost Days   Under the Red Hood Battle for the Cowl Batman & Robin Volume One Volume Two Volume Three Grayson Red Hood and the Outlaws (Rebirth) Other Batman Related Episodes: Batman Rogue Gallery: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/character-corner-rogue-war-part-1-batman-villains/   Tim Drake: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/character-corner-tim-drake-the-detective/    Batgirl  Barbara Gordan and Stephanie Brown: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batgirl-barbara-gordon-stephanie-brown-character-corner/   Cassandra Cain & Kate Kane: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/heir-bat-cassandra-cain-kate-kane/   Batman  Batman Part 1: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-the-dark-knight-part-1-bill-the-bat-character-corner/   Batman Part 2: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-part-2-the-many-cowls-of-the-bat-from-the-small-to-big-screen/   Batman Part 3: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-part-3-the-man-behind-the-mask-from-grant-morrison-to-tom-king/   Teen Titans Part 1: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/teen-titans-part-1-teen-titans-vs-deathstroke/ Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!Kriss and Dpalm are back with another Character Corner episode. This time its Part 1 of a two part series on the Robins. We’ve covered most of the Robins already in previous episodes like Batman's Rogue Gallery, Tim Drake, all the Batgirl episodes and our three part Batman series. But we’ve never really dug deep into each of the Robins and gone into their differences and how they tell the larger story of Batman. We’re starting with Dick Grayson and Jason Todd not just because chronologically they were the first two robins but also because they represent the larger issues we’ve seen with Batman & DC Comics when they get translated to movies and TV. Everyone knows Dick Grayson is the first Robin but the reality is, by the time most of us were reading comics and aware of Batman, Grayson was far removed from being Robin. Same could be said for Jason Todd. Jason was first introduced in 1983 and was killed off in 1988. The first two Robins came and went before most people today were even 10. And that’s where we see DC getting into trouble. The mantle of Robin is almost just as important and divisive as Batman. There isn't another sidekick character in which you have 4-5 drastically different character holding the title and all of them are just about important. Dick, Jason, Tim/Stephanie and Damien. We’re gonna go through each Robin and talk not just about some of their key issues but really dive into how they’re different from each other, and the role they play in Bruce/Batman’s life. First up...the heir & the prodigal son: Richard & Jason. Key Issues: First Appearances  Detective Comics #38 - First appearance of Dick Grayson/Robin   Tales of the Teen Titans #44 - First appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing   Batman #357 - First appearance of Jason Todd (Pre-Crisis)   Batman #366 - First appearance of Jason Todd as Robin (Pre-Crisis)   Early Years  Batman Year 3  Batman #436 - 439   Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet - Dick's final test from Batman   Robin Year 1 - Chuck Dixen and goes really well with his Batgirl Year One book   Dark Victory - Sequel to The Long Halloween and retells the origin of Dick Grayson   Enter Jason Todd  Batman #408 - First appearance of Post-Crisis Jason Todd   Batman #410 - Post-Crisis Todd's first appearance as Robin   New Teen Titans vol 2 #20   Nightwing Year One   Batman #416 - Jason & Dick meet for the first time; Bruce admits to why he replaced Grayson   Death of Jason Todd  Batman #422   Batman #424 - Does Jason kill Garzonas or not?   Batman #426 - 429 - Death in the Family   Batman Prodigal  Batman #512   Shadow of the Bat #32       Detective Comics #679   Robin Vol 4 #11   Batman #513   Shadow of the Bat #33   Detective Comics #680   Robin Vol 4 #12   Batman #514   Shadow of the Bat #34   Detective Comics #681   Robin Vol 4 #13   Nightwing series   Return of Jason Todd  Red Hood The Lost Days   Under the Red Hood Battle for the Cowl Batman & Robin Volume One Volume Two Volume Three Grayson Red Hood and the Outlaws (Rebirth) Other Batman Related Episodes: Batman Rogue Gallery: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/character-corner-rogue-war-part-1-batman-villains/   Tim Drake: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/character-corner-tim-drake-the-detective/    Batgirl  Barbara Gordan and Stephanie Brown: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batgirl-barbara-gordon-stephanie-brown-character-corner/   Cassandra Cain & Kate Kane: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/heir-bat-cassandra-cain-kate-kane/   Batman  Batman Part 1: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-the-dark-knight-part-1-bill-the-bat-character-corner/   Batman Part 2: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-part-2-the-many-cowls-of-the-bat-from-the-small-to-big-screen/   Batman Part 3: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/batman-part-3-the-man-behind-the-mask-from-grant-morrison-to-tom-king/   Teen Titans Part 1: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner/dc/teen-titans-part-1-teen-titans-vs-deathstroke/ Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!DC, Batman, Robin https://www.mtrnetwork.net/time-runs-out-everything-dies-hickmans-avengers-run/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:53:42 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=522706 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/time-runs-out-everything-dies-hickmans-avengers-run/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/time-runs-out-everything-dies-hickmans-avengers-run/feed/ 0 We wrap up our creator spotlight on Jonathan Hickman with him destroying and rewriting the Marvel Universe(s). Hickman's Avengers run is so good because it ties in with his previous work with the Fantastic Four and S.H.I.E.L.D. perfect and really brings everything home. The way that New Avengers and Avengers seem to start off as different books but slowly reveal to be telling the same story is masterful. If you want the full picture of what we discussed, make sure you listen to our episodes on Hickman's Fantastic Four and Secret Warriors/S.H.I.E.L.D. runs first.  Reading Order: Ultimate Comics : Ultimate Comics Ultimates 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Hawkeye 1 -4 Ulitmate Comics Ultimates 7 - 12 Avengers and New Avengers New Avengers #1 - 3 Avengers #1 - 6 New Avengers #4 - 6 Avengers #7 - 13  New Avengers #7 Avengers #14 - 17 Infinity Infinity #1 New Avengers #8 Avengers #18 New Avengers #9 Infinity #2 New Avengers #10 Avengers #19 Infinity #3 Avengers #20 Infinity #4 Avengers #21 New Avengers #11 Infinity #5 Avengers #22 - 23 Infinity #6 New Avengers #12 New Avengers #13 Avengers #24 New Avengers #14 - 15 New Avengers Annual #1 Avengers #25 - 34 New Avengers #16 - 23 Time Runs Out Avengers #35 New Avengers #24 Avengers #36 New Avengers #26 Avengers #38 New Avengers #27 Avengers #39 New Avengers #28 Avengers #40 New Avengers #29 Avengers #41 New Avengers #30 Avengers #42 New Avengers #31 - 32 Avengers #43 New Avengers #33 Avengers #44 Secret Wars 1 - 9 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! MTR Network 59 59 Hickman's Avengers Run From Everything Dies to Time Runs Out full false 2:11:15 We wrap up our creator spotlight on Jonathan Hickman with him destroying and rewriting the Marvel Universe(s). Hickman's Avengers run is so good because it ties in with his previous work with the Fantastic Four and S.H.I.E.L.D. perfect and really brings everything home. The way that New Avengers and Avengers seem to start off as different books but slowly reveal to be telling the same story is masterful. If you want the full picture of what we discussed, make sure you listen to our episodes on Hickman's Fantastic Four and Secret Warriors/S.H.I.E.L.D. runs first.  Reading Order: Ultimate Comics : Ultimate Comics Ultimates 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Hawkeye 1 -4 Ulitmate Comics Ultimates 7 - 12 Avengers and New Avengers New Avengers #1 - 3 Avengers #1 - 6 New Avengers #4 - 6 Avengers #7 - 13  New Avengers #7 Avengers #14 - 17 Infinity Infinity #1 New Avengers #8 Avengers #18 New Avengers #9 Infinity #2 New Avengers #10 Avengers #19 Infinity #3 Avengers #20 Infinity #4 Avengers #21 New Avengers #11 Infinity #5 Avengers #22 - 23 Infinity #6 New Avengers #12 New Avengers #13 Avengers #24 New Avengers #14 - 15 New Avengers Annual #1 Avengers #25 - 34 New Avengers #16 - 23 Time Runs Out Avengers #35 New Avengers #24 Avengers #36 New Avengers #26 Avengers #38 New Avengers #27 Avengers #39 New Avengers #28 Avengers #40 New Avengers #29 Avengers #41 New Avengers #30 Avengers #42 New Avengers #31 - 32 Avengers #43 New Avengers #33 Avengers #44 Secret Wars 1 - 9 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!We wrap up our creator spotlight on Jonathan Hickman with him destroying and rewriting the Marvel Universe(s). Hickman's Avengers run is so good because it ties in with his previous work with the Fantastic Four and S.H.I.E.L.D. perfect and really brings everything home. The way that New Avengers and Avengers seem to start off as different books but slowly reveal to be telling the same story is masterful. If you want the full picture of what we discussed, make sure you listen to our episodes on Hickman's Fantastic Four and Secret Warriors/S.H.I.E.L.D. runs first.  Reading Order: Ultimate Comics : Ultimate Comics Ultimates 1 - 6 Ultimate Comics Hawkeye 1 -4 Ulitmate Comics Ultimates 7 - 12 Avengers and New Avengers New Avengers #1 - 3 Avengers #1 - 6 New Avengers #4 - 6 Avengers #7 - 13  New Avengers #7 Avengers #14 - 17 Infinity Infinity #1 New Avengers #8 Avengers #18 New Avengers #9 Infinity #2 New Avengers #10 Avengers #19 Infinity #3 Avengers #20 Infinity #4 Avengers #21 New Avengers #11 Infinity #5 Avengers #22 - 23 Infinity #6 New Avengers #12 New Avengers #13 Avengers #24 New Avengers #14 - 15 New Avengers Annual #1 Avengers #25 - 34 New Avengers #16 - 23 Time Runs Out Avengers #35 New Avengers #24 Avengers #36 New Avengers #26 Avengers #38 New Avengers #27 Avengers #39 New Avengers #28 Avengers #40 New Avengers #29 Avengers #41 New Avengers #30 Avengers #42 New Avengers #31 - 32 Avengers #43 New Avengers #33 Avengers #44 Secret Wars 1 - 9 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!Marvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wheels-within-wheels-hickmans-s-h-i-e-l-d-and-secret-warriors/ Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:09:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=522578 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wheels-within-wheels-hickmans-s-h-i-e-l-d-and-secret-warriors/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wheels-within-wheels-hickmans-s-h-i-e-l-d-and-secret-warriors/feed/ 0 We’re continuing our look at Jonathan Hickman’s Marvel run by going all the way back to the beginning and talking about his Secret Warriors and S.H.I.E.L.D. runs. We only touch on a bit of Secret Warriors since we’ve covered that before but we’ve never talked about S.H.I.E.L.D which has its foundations laid in Secret Warriors and explains several things from Hickman’s Fantastic Four run (Ever wanted to know how Nathan Richards got time travel abilities?). The thing to understand about S.H.I.E.L.D is that it is super ambitious and leaves a lot on the table. This is a book that involves Leonardo Da Vinci and Sir Isaac Newton being members of The Brotherhood of the Shield, a Celestial driven mad when it reads the “Quiet Math” (the solution for everything), Howard Stark and Nathan Richards being members of the Brotherhood of the SHIELD and chasing down Nikola Tesla and many many other things. It’s crazy, it’s nuts and what’s really mind blowing is, the story might not be done yet. There are many questions left unanswered and we discuss how we are starting to see evidence that we might be getting answers soon. Take a trip down this crazy road with us as we try to get all this information out of our heads. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! MTR Network 58 58 Hickman's S.H.I.E.L.D. and Secret Warriors full false 1:17:41 We’re continuing our look at Jonathan Hickman’s Marvel run by going all the way back to the beginning and talking about his Secret Warriors and S.H.I.E.L.D. runs. We only touch on a bit of Secret Warriors since we’ve covered that before but we’ve never talked about S.H.I.E.L.D which has its foundations laid in Secret Warriors and explains several things from Hickman’s Fantastic Four run (Ever wanted to know how Nathan Richards got time travel abilities?). The thing to understand about S.H.I.E.L.D is that it is super ambitious and leaves a lot on the table. This is a book that involves Leonardo Da Vinci and Sir Isaac Newton being members of The Brotherhood of the Shield, a Celestial driven mad when it reads the “Quiet Math” (the solution for everything), Howard Stark and Nathan Richards being members of the Brotherhood of the SHIELD and chasing down Nikola Tesla and many many other things. It’s crazy, it’s nuts and what’s really mind blowing is, the story might not be done yet. There are many questions left unanswered and we discuss how we are starting to see evidence that we might be getting answers soon. Take a trip down this crazy road with us as we try to get all this information out of our heads. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!We’re continuing our look at Jonathan Hickman’s Marvel run by going all the way back to the beginning and talking about his Secret Warriors and S.H.I.E.L.D. runs. We only touch on a bit of Secret Warriors since we’ve covered that before but we’ve never talked about S.H.I.E.L.D which has its foundations laid in Secret Warriors and explains several things from Hickman’s Fantastic Four run (Ever wanted to know how Nathan Richards got time travel abilities?). The thing to understand about S.H.I.E.L.D is that it is super ambitious and leaves a lot on the table. This is a book that involves Leonardo Da Vinci and Sir Isaac Newton being members of The Brotherhood of the Shield, a Celestial driven mad when it reads the “Quiet Math” (the solution for everything), Howard Stark and Nathan Richards being members of the Brotherhood of the SHIELD and chasing down Nikola Tesla and many many other things. It’s crazy, it’s nuts and what’s really mind blowing is, the story might not be done yet. There are many questions left unanswered and we discuss how we are starting to see evidence that we might be getting answers soon. Take a trip down this crazy road with us as we try to get all this information out of our heads. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!Marvel, Jonathan Hickman https://www.mtrnetwork.net/jonathan-hickmans-fantastic-four-run-character-corner/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:14:12 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=521442 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/jonathan-hickmans-fantastic-four-run-character-corner/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/jonathan-hickmans-fantastic-four-run-character-corner/feed/ 0 We're continuing our Summer of Character Corner expansions with a new Character Corner/Comic Book Book Club hybrid. We're kicking off our discussion of Jonathan Hickman's Marvel run by discussing his wonderful Fantastic Four Run. Hickman fundamentally changed the Marvel Universe, starting in 2009 with Secret Warriors all the way through the 2015 Secret Wars. We'll be revisiting Secret Wars (And S.H.I.E.L.D.) next month and wrapping up with Avengers/New Avengers/Secret Wars. But we decided to start with Fantastic Four since the founding family of Marvel will be returning with their own solo book written by Dan Slott next month. Also, we've referenced this run a lot (From our Doctor Doom Part 3 to Black Panther to our Premium New Avengers/Secret Wars Comic Book Book Clubs) but we've never sat down and made it our focus. That changes now. Issues/Reading Order: Omnibus Volume 1 Volume 2 Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1-5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman, Vol. 1 Fantastic Four #570-574 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman – Volume 2 Fantastic Four #575-578 Fantastic Four, Vol. 3 Fantastic Four #579-582 Fantastic Four, Vol. 4 Fantastic Four #583-588 FF Vol. 1 FF 1-5 FF Vol. 2 FF 6-11 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman – Volume 5 Fantastic Four 600-604 FF #11 Fantastic Four #600 FF #12 Fantastic Four #601 FF #13 Fantastic Four #602 FF #14 Fantastic Four #603 FF #15 Fantastic Four #604 FF #16 Fantastic Four #605 to #606 FF #17 to #18 Fantastic Four #607 to #608 FF #19 to #21 Fantastic Four #609 to #610 FF #22 Fantastic Four #611 FF #23   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! MTR Network 57 57 Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four Run full false 2:02:50 We're continuing our Summer of Character Corner expansions with a new Character Corner/Comic Book Book Club hybrid. We're kicking off our discussion of Jonathan Hickman's Marvel run by discussing his wonderful Fantastic Four Run. Hickman fundamentally changed the Marvel Universe, starting in 2009 with Secret Warriors all the way through the 2015 Secret Wars. We'll be revisiting Secret Wars (And S.H.I.E.L.D.) next month and wrapping up with Avengers/New Avengers/Secret Wars. But we decided to start with Fantastic Four since the founding family of Marvel will be returning with their own solo book written by Dan Slott next month. Also, we've referenced this run a lot (From our Doctor Doom Part 3 to Black Panther to our Premium New Avengers/Secret Wars Comic Book Book Clubs) but we've never sat down and made it our focus. That changes now. Issues/Reading Order: Omnibus Volume 1 Volume 2 Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1-5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman, Vol. 1 Fantastic Four #570-574 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman – Volume 2 Fantastic Four #575-578 Fantastic Four, Vol. 3 Fantastic Four #579-582 Fantastic Four, Vol. 4 Fantastic Four #583-588 FF Vol. 1 FF 1-5 FF Vol. 2 FF 6-11 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman – Volume 5 Fantastic Four 600-604 FF #11 Fantastic Four #600 FF #12 Fantastic Four #601 FF #13 Fantastic Four #602 FF #14 Fantastic Four #603 FF #15 Fantastic Four #604 FF #16 Fantastic Four #605 to #606 FF #17 to #18 Fantastic Four #607 to #608 FF #19 to #21 Fantastic Four #609 to #610 FF #22 Fantastic Four #611 FF #23   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!We're continuing our Summer of Character Corner expansions with a new Character Corner/Comic Book Book Club hybrid. We're kicking off our discussion of Jonathan Hickman's Marvel run by discussing his wonderful Fantastic Four Run. Hickman fundamentally changed the Marvel Universe, starting in 2009 with Secret Warriors all the way through the 2015 Secret Wars. We'll be revisiting Secret Wars (And S.H.I.E.L.D.) next month and wrapping up with Avengers/New Avengers/Secret Wars. But we decided to start with Fantastic Four since the founding family of Marvel will be returning with their own solo book written by Dan Slott next month. Also, we've referenced this run a lot (From our Doctor Doom Part 3 to Black Panther to our Premium New Avengers/Secret Wars Comic Book Book Clubs) but we've never sat down and made it our focus. That changes now. Issues/Reading Order: Omnibus Volume 1 Volume 2 Dark Reign: Fantastic Four Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1-5 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman, Vol. 1 Fantastic Four #570-574 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman – Volume 2 Fantastic Four #575-578 Fantastic Four, Vol. 3 Fantastic Four #579-582 Fantastic Four, Vol. 4 Fantastic Four #583-588 FF Vol. 1 FF 1-5 FF Vol. 2 FF 6-11 Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman – Volume 5 Fantastic Four 600-604 FF #11 Fantastic Four #600 FF #12 Fantastic Four #601 FF #13 Fantastic Four #602 FF #14 Fantastic Four #603 FF #15 Fantastic Four #604 FF #16 Fantastic Four #605 to #606 FF #17 to #18 Fantastic Four #607 to #608 FF #19 to #21 Fantastic Four #609 to #610 FF #22 Fantastic Four #611 FF #23   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!Marvel, Jonathan Hickman https://www.mtrnetwork.net/chaos-theory-last-stand-of-the-wreckers-sins-of-the-wreckers-wreck-and-rule/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:45:02 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=521226 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/chaos-theory-last-stand-of-the-wreckers-sins-of-the-wreckers-wreck-and-rule/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/chaos-theory-last-stand-of-the-wreckers-sins-of-the-wreckers-wreck-and-rule/feed/ 0 Kriss and Dpalm are back with another...wait...is this a Character Corner or a  Comic Book Book Club? If you didn't know we're trying something new on the Character Corner podcast feed. We'll still be doing break downs of our favorite characters but in order to bring new content to the listeners, we're also going to be bringing some Comic Book Book Club episodes to the Character Corner. For this episode, we continue our dive into IDW's Transformers world with Chaos Theory, Last Stand of the Wreckers and Sins of the Wreckers.   Now I know what you're thinking "Transformers? Really?" But these books are fantastic. Go listen to the IDW Primer also on the feed as well as when we discussed the first 22 issues of More Than Meets the Eye. Once you get over the initial hump of reading about giant robots you'll realize how human and real these books are. They deal with a lot of relevant topics in today's world: Topics: Chaos Theory: Optimus Prime...sorry...Orion Pax is a bad ass Optimus and Megatron were almost on the same sidea Never Forget: This is all Whirl's fault Last Stand of the Wreckers A stark reminder that War isn't fun and has lasting affects Here are the rules to be a Wrecker....as the Wreckers break every single one of them Overlord is a sociopath The reason why Fortress Maximus had PTSD over Overlord and Garrius-9 The Autobots had their fair share of war crimes We're not saying Impactor was right but...we understand. Sins of the Wreckers Calling Prowl a "prick" is a bit of an understatement Who Springer really is http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6749483 If you sign up for premium you can hear us talk about the end of More Than Meets the Eye which also tie into these issues as well. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standard MTR Network full false 1:26:42 Kriss and Dpalm are back with another...wait...is this a Character Corner or a  Comic Book Book Club? If you didn't know we're trying something new on the Character Corner podcast feed. We'll still be doing break downs of our favorite characters but in order to bring new content to the listeners, we're also going to be bringing some Comic Book Book Club episodes to the Character Corner. For this episode, we continue our dive into IDW's Transformers world with Chaos Theory, Last Stand of the Wreckers and Sins of the Wreckers.   Now I know what you're thinking "Transformers? Really?" But these books are fantastic. Go listen to the IDW Primer also on the feed as well as when we discussed the first 22 issues of More Than Meets the Eye. Once you get over the initial hump of reading about giant robots you'll realize how human and real these books are. They deal with a lot of relevant topics in today's world: Topics: Chaos Theory: Optimus Prime...sorry...Orion Pax is a bad ass Optimus and Megatron were almost on the same sidea Never Forget: This is all Whirl's fault Last Stand of the Wreckers A stark reminder that War isn't fun and has lasting affects Here are the rules to be a Wrecker....as the Wreckers break every single one of them Overlord is a sociopath The reason why Fortress Maximus had PTSD over Overlord and Garrius-9 The Autobots had their fair share of war crimes We're not saying Impactor was right but...we understand. Sins of the Wreckers Calling Prowl a "prick" is a bit of an understatement Who Springer really is http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6749483 If you sign up for premium you can hear us talk about the end of More Than Meets the Eye which also tie into these issues as well. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardKriss and Dpalm are back with another...wait...is this a Character Corner or a  Comic Book Book Club? If you didn't know we're trying something new on the Character Corner podcast feed. We'll still be doing break downs of our favorite characters but in order to bring new content to the listeners, we're also going to be bringing some Comic Book Book Club episodes to the Character Corner. For this episode, we continue our dive into IDW's Transformers world with Chaos Theory, Last Stand of the Wreckers and Sins of the Wreckers.   Now I know what you're thinking "Transformers? Really?" But these books are fantastic. Go listen to the IDW Primer also on the feed as well as when we discussed the first 22 issues of More Than Meets the Eye. Once you get over the initial hump of reading about giant robots you'll realize how human and real these books are. They deal with a lot of relevant topics in today's world: Topics: Chaos Theory: Optimus Prime...sorry...Orion Pax is a bad ass Optimus and Megatron were almost on the same sidea Never Forget: This is all Whirl's fault Last Stand of the Wreckers A stark reminder that War isn't fun and has lasting affects Here are the rules to be a Wrecker....as the Wreckers break every single one of them Overlord is a sociopath The reason why Fortress Maximus had PTSD over Overlord and Garrius-9 The Autobots had their fair share of war crimes We're not saying Impactor was right but...we understand. Sins of the Wreckers Calling Prowl a "prick" is a bit of an understatement Who Springer really is http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6749483 If you sign up for premium you can hear us talk about the end of More Than Meets the Eye which also tie into these issues as well. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardComic Book Book Club, Other https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-transformers-idw-publishing-enter-unicron/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:00:24 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=520940 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-transformers-idw-publishing-enter-unicron/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-history-of-transformers-idw-publishing-enter-unicron/feed/ 0 In 2005, the Transformers comic license had found it's way to IDW Publishing and back into the hands of beloved Transformers scribe Simon Furman. Only, things didn't necessarily go according to plan in those initial issues as the man behind the keyboard spun a tale largely absent the well worn trappings of the franchise. To say the fan base was uneasy is to put it mildly so fresh off of the collapse of Dreamwave Productions. Thirteen years, more issues than any other Transformers universe, and the longest running singular continuity across the Transformers landscape later, and it's all coming to a close with the arrival of Unicron. Originally made famous by film legend Orson Welles in the 1986 animated movie,  this planet eating threat will put a bow on the most critically successful era of Transformers ever. To recap how we got here, we're joined by one of the hosts of the TransMissions Podcast, Charles Shelton and chart the entire IDW Transformers timeline from Infiltration to Unicron. We talk about how IDW has been forever transformed by the property, our predictions for how this is all going to unfold, and ask what's next for the nearly 35 year old franchise. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6675154 Issues: Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 1 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 2 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 3 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 4 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 5 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 6 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 7 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 8 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 1 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 2 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 3 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 4 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 5 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 6 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 7 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 8   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standard MTR Network full false 1:20:27 In 2005, the Transformers comic license had found it's way to IDW Publishing and back into the hands of beloved Transformers scribe Simon Furman. Only, things didn't necessarily go according to plan in those initial issues as the man behind the keyboard spun a tale largely absent the well worn trappings of the franchise. To say the fan base was uneasy is to put it mildly so fresh off of the collapse of Dreamwave Productions. Thirteen years, more issues than any other Transformers universe, and the longest running singular continuity across the Transformers landscape later, and it's all coming to a close with the arrival of Unicron. Originally made famous by film legend Orson Welles in the 1986 animated movie,  this planet eating threat will put a bow on the most critically successful era of Transformers ever. To recap how we got here, we're joined by one of the hosts of the TransMissions Podcast, Charles Shelton and chart the entire IDW Transformers timeline from Infiltration to Unicron. We talk about how IDW has been forever transformed by the property, our predictions for how this is all going to unfold, and ask what's next for the nearly 35 year old franchise. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6675154 Issues: Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 1 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 2 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 3 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 4 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 5 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 6 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 7 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 8 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 1 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 2 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 3 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 4 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 5 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 6 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 7 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 8   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardIn 2005, the Transformers comic license had found it's way to IDW Publishing and back into the hands of beloved Transformers scribe Simon Furman. Only, things didn't necessarily go according to plan in those initial issues as the man behind the keyboard spun a tale largely absent the well worn trappings of the franchise. To say the fan base was uneasy is to put it mildly so fresh off of the collapse of Dreamwave Productions. Thirteen years, more issues than any other Transformers universe, and the longest running singular continuity across the Transformers landscape later, and it's all coming to a close with the arrival of Unicron. Originally made famous by film legend Orson Welles in the 1986 animated movie,  this planet eating threat will put a bow on the most critically successful era of Transformers ever. To recap how we got here, we're joined by one of the hosts of the TransMissions Podcast, Charles Shelton and chart the entire IDW Transformers timeline from Infiltration to Unicron. We talk about how IDW has been forever transformed by the property, our predictions for how this is all going to unfold, and ask what's next for the nearly 35 year old franchise. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6675154 Issues: Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 1 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 2 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 3 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 4 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 5 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 6 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 7 Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol. 8 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 1 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 2 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 3 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 4 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 5 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 6 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 7 Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase 2 Vol. 8   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardOther https://www.mtrnetwork.net/cable-soldier-future-messiah-and-father/ Fri, 18 May 2018 10:41:36 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=520633 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/cable-soldier-future-messiah-and-father/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/cable-soldier-future-messiah-and-father/feed/ 0 With Deadpool 2 hitting theaters this weekend we've finally recorded our Character Corner episode on Nathaniel Christopher Charles Summers, aka, Cable. Now first off, we've touched on a lot of the early years with Nathan/Cable already in some previous Character Corners. We cover Nathan's birth and being sent to the future in the Cyclops & Alex episode as well as him being genetically created specifically to be a weapon against Apocalypse in our Apocalypse & Mister Sinister episode. And if you want more on Deadpool and Cable's relationship, we covered that all the way back in our Deadpool Character Corner. Now Cable wasn't originally created to be the grown up, future Nathan Summers. Originally Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld created him to just be a military leader who was the complete opposite of Professor X and would lead the young New Mutants. Things changed rather quickly as the character became more popular and soon it was revealed he was not only Nathan Summers but his clone was Stryfe who founded the Mutant Liberation Front. It only gets stranger and weirder from here and we cover it all. From his half sister from an alternate timeline (Rachel Summers/Grey) to Cable going becoming the protector and father of Hope Summers. There's a lot going on, it can be convoluted but it's all connected. We try to make sense of it all. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6608270 Issues: Uncanny X-Men #201 - First appearance of Nathan Summers X-Factor #68 - Infected with the Techno-Organic virus and sent to the future New Mutants #86 - First Appearance of Stryfe New Mutants #87 - First Appearance of Cable  X-Force #1 Cable Volume 1 (1993) Issue #6 he's confirmed to be Nathan Summers The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix - Scott & Jean get pulled into the future by Rachel Summers to raise the young Nathan X-Cutioner's Song Uncanny X-Men #294 X-Factor #84 X-Men #14 X-Force #16 Uncanny X-Men #295 X-Factor #85 X-Men #15 X-Force #17 Uncanny X-Men #296 X-Factor #86 X-Men #16 X-Force #18 Uncanny X-Men #297 Soldier X Cable & Deadpool (2004) Messiah Complex Saga Messiah Complex Cable Vol 2 (2009) Messiah War X-Force/Cable Messiah War #1 Cable vol 2 #13 X-Force Vol 3 #14 Cable Vol 2 #14 X-Force Vol 3 #15 Cable Vol 2 #15 X-Force Vol 3 #16 X-Men Second Coming X-Men Second Coming #1 Uncanny X-Men #523 New Mutants Vol 3 #12 X-Men Legacy #235 X-Factor #204 X-Force Vol 3 #26 Uncanny X-Men #524 X-Men Hellbound #1 New Mutants Vol 3 #13 X-Men Blind Science #1 X-Men Legacy #236 X-Factor #205 X-Force Vol 3 #27 Uncanny X-Men #525 X-Men Hellbound #2 New Mutants Vol 3 #14 X-Men Legacy #237 X-Factor #206 X-Force Vol 3 #28 X-Men Hellbound #3 X-Men Second Coming #2 Avengers X-Sanction Avengers vs X-Men Cable and X-Force X-Force Volume 4 Cable Volume 3 Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standard MTR Network full false 1:33:14 With Deadpool 2 hitting theaters this weekend we've finally recorded our Character Corner episode on Nathaniel Christopher Charles Summers, aka, Cable. Now first off, we've touched on a lot of the early years with Nathan/Cable already in some previous Character Corners. We cover Nathan's birth and being sent to the future in the Cyclops & Alex episode as well as him being genetically created specifically to be a weapon against Apocalypse in our Apocalypse & Mister Sinister episode. And if you want more on Deadpool and Cable's relationship, we covered that all the way back in our Deadpool Character Corner. Now Cable wasn't originally created to be the grown up, future Nathan Summers. Originally Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld created him to just be a military leader who was the complete opposite of Professor X and would lead the young New Mutants. Things changed rather quickly as the character became more popular and soon it was revealed he was not only Nathan Summers but his clone was Stryfe who founded the Mutant Liberation Front. It only gets stranger and weirder from here and we cover it all. From his half sister from an alternate timeline (Rachel Summers/Grey) to Cable going becoming the protector and father of Hope Summers. There's a lot going on, it can be convoluted but it's all connected. We try to make sense of it all. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6608270 Issues: Uncanny X-Men #201 - First appearance of Nathan Summers X-Factor #68 - Infected with the Techno-Organic virus and sent to the future New Mutants #86 - First Appearance of Stryfe New Mutants #87 - First Appearance of Cable  X-Force #1 Cable Volume 1 (1993) Issue #6 he's confirmed to be Nathan Summers The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix - Scott & Jean get pulled into the future by Rachel Summers to raise the young Nathan X-Cutioner's Song Uncanny X-Men #294 X-Factor #84 X-Men #14 X-Force #16 Uncanny X-Men #295 X-Factor #85 X-Men #15 X-Force #17 Uncanny X-Men #296 X-Factor #86 X-Men #16 X-Force #18 Uncanny X-Men #297 Soldier X Cable & Deadpool (2004) Messiah Complex Saga Messiah Complex Cable Vol 2 (2009) Messiah War X-Force/Cable Messiah War #1 Cable vol 2 #13 X-Force Vol 3 #14 Cable Vol 2 #14 X-Force Vol 3 #15 Cable Vol 2 #15 X-Force Vol 3 #16 X-Men Second Coming X-Men Second Coming #1 Uncanny X-Men #523 New Mutants Vol 3 #12 X-Men Legacy #235 X-Factor #204 X-Force Vol 3 #26 Uncanny X-Men #524 X-Men Hellbound #1 New Mutants Vol 3 #13 X-Men Blind Science #1 X-Men Legacy #236 X-Factor #205 X-Force Vol 3 #27 Uncanny X-Men #525 X-Men Hellbound #2 New Mutants Vol 3 #14 X-Men Legacy #237 X-Factor #206 X-Force Vol 3 #28 X-Men Hellbound #3 X-Men Second Coming #2 Avengers X-Sanction Avengers vs X-Men Cable and X-Force X-Force Volume 4 Cable Volume 3 Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardWith Deadpool 2 hitting theaters this weekend we've finally recorded our Character Corner episode on Nathaniel Christopher Charles Summers, aka, Cable. Now first off, we've touched on a lot of the early years with Nathan/Cable already in some previous Character Corners. We cover Nathan's birth and being sent to the future in the Cyclops & Alex episode as well as him being genetically created specifically to be a weapon against Apocalypse in our Apocalypse & Mister Sinister episode. And if you want more on Deadpool and Cable's relationship, we covered that all the way back in our Deadpool Character Corner. Now Cable wasn't originally created to be the grown up, future Nathan Summers. Originally Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld created him to just be a military leader who was the complete opposite of Professor X and would lead the young New Mutants. Things changed rather quickly as the character became more popular and soon it was revealed he was not only Nathan Summers but his clone was Stryfe who founded the Mutant Liberation Front. It only gets stranger and weirder from here and we cover it all. From his half sister from an alternate timeline (Rachel Summers/Grey) to Cable going becoming the protector and father of Hope Summers. There's a lot going on, it can be convoluted but it's all connected. We try to make sense of it all. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6608270 Issues: Uncanny X-Men #201 - First appearance of Nathan Summers X-Factor #68 - Infected with the Techno-Organic virus and sent to the future New Mutants #86 - First Appearance of Stryfe New Mutants #87 - First Appearance of Cable  X-Force #1 Cable Volume 1 (1993) Issue #6 he's confirmed to be Nathan Summers The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix - Scott & Jean get pulled into the future by Rachel Summers to raise the young Nathan X-Cutioner's Song Uncanny X-Men #294 X-Factor #84 X-Men #14 X-Force #16 Uncanny X-Men #295 X-Factor #85 X-Men #15 X-Force #17 Uncanny X-Men #296 X-Factor #86 X-Men #16 X-Force #18 Uncanny X-Men #297 Soldier X Cable & Deadpool (2004) Messiah Complex Saga Messiah Complex Cable Vol 2 (2009) Messiah War X-Force/Cable Messiah War #1 Cable vol 2 #13 X-Force Vol 3 #14 Cable Vol 2 #14 X-Force Vol 3 #15 Cable Vol 2 #15 X-Force Vol 3 #16 X-Men Second Coming X-Men Second Coming #1 Uncanny X-Men #523 New Mutants Vol 3 #12 X-Men Legacy #235 X-Factor #204 X-Force Vol 3 #26 Uncanny X-Men #524 X-Men Hellbound #1 New Mutants Vol 3 #13 X-Men Blind Science #1 X-Men Legacy #236 X-Factor #205 X-Force Vol 3 #27 Uncanny X-Men #525 X-Men Hellbound #2 New Mutants Vol 3 #14 X-Men Legacy #237 X-Factor #206 X-Force Vol 3 #28 X-Men Hellbound #3 X-Men Second Coming #2 Avengers X-Sanction Avengers vs X-Men Cable and X-Force X-Force Volume 4 Cable Volume 3 Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardMarvel, Cable, Deadpool, Summers Family https://www.mtrnetwork.net/creator-spotlight-samuel-stevquoah-mill-citys-finest/ Wed, 02 May 2018 11:18:52 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=520471 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/creator-spotlight-samuel-stevquoah-mill-citys-finest/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/creator-spotlight-samuel-stevquoah-mill-citys-finest/feed/ 0 %CODE_MCF% Kriss talks with Sam Stevquoah about his own production company's flagship animated project, Mill City's Finest. Sam describes Mill City's Finest as an "urban, superhero coming of age story" in the same vein as Young Justice and Static Shock.  We chat about how Sam got involved in animation, what makes this series so unique and culturally diverse and what's next to get more people behind this project.  Make sure you follow Sam and Mill City's Finest on social media. Twitter:  @Stevquoahjr @mcfseries Instagram: @Stevquoahjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcfseries Mill City's Finest Youtube Page MTR Network full false 29:08 %CODE_MCF% Kriss talks with Sam Stevquoah about his own production company's flagship animated project, Mill City's Finest. Sam describes Mill City's Finest as an "urban, superhero coming of age story" in the same vein as Young Justice and Static Shock.  We chat about how Sam got involved in animation, what makes this series so unique and culturally diverse and what's next to get more people behind this project.  Make sure you follow Sam and Mill City's Finest on social media. Twitter:  @Stevquoahjr @mcfseries Instagram: @Stevquoahjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcfseries Mill City's Finest Youtube Page%CODE_MCF% Kriss talks with Sam Stevquoah about his own production company's flagship animated project, Mill City's Finest. Sam describes Mill City's Finest as an "urban, superhero coming of age story" in the same vein as Young Justice and Static Shock.  We chat about how Sam got involved in animation, what makes this series so unique and culturally diverse and what's next to get more people behind this project.  Make sure you follow Sam and Mill City's Finest on social media. Twitter:  @Stevquoahjr @mcfseries Instagram: @Stevquoahjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcfseries Mill City's Finest Youtube PageCreator Spotlight, Interview https://www.mtrnetwork.net/infinity-war-reading-list-thanos-the-infinity-stones-and-the-black-order/ Sat, 28 Apr 2018 11:36:38 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=520425 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/infinity-war-reading-list-thanos-the-infinity-stones-and-the-black-order/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/infinity-war-reading-list-thanos-the-infinity-stones-and-the-black-order/feed/ 0 Avengers Infinity War is in theaters now and is already crushing records (and souls). While you wait for Avengers 4 to come out, now is a perfect time to catch up on Thanos in the comics to see just how accurate the movie is. But before we can get into Thanos, we first have to give a brief overview of Marvel Cosmic. We've touched on Marvel Cosmic a bit with Inhumans and when we talked Alex Summers. But Thanos throws us right in the middle of it. Jim Starlin really helped solidify the cosmic side of Marvel and so we give a condensed rundown of the Celestials, Eternals, Adam Warlock and more. Trust us, we will revisit all of this more in later episodes in more details. We then jump forward a bit to go through Jason Aaron's Thanos Rising which while it's more recent (2013), it gives a pretty great (and dark) view of Thanos' origins. Then its back to the early 90's and Thanos collecting the Infinity Stones (or rather, Soul gems as they were called) in Thanos Quest, the Infinity Gauntlet crossover and more. We end with the recent Thanos solo book that if you're not reading it...you're missing out on greatness. Reading List (As usually with Marvel, most of these are on Marvel Unlimited) First Appearance Iron Man #55 Captain Marvel #25 - 32 Avengers #125 Captain #33 - 34 Thanos Returns Strange Tales 178 - 181 Warlock 9 - 15 Marvel Team-up 55 Avengers Annual #7 Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2 Silver Surfer #34 - #38 Thanos Quest Thanos collecting the Soul Gems (what the Infinity Stones used to be called) Infinity Gauntlet #1 - 6 Infinity War Secret Defenders 11-14 Cosmic Powers The Thanos Imperative Thanos Rising (Jason Aaron) Infinity #1 - 6 #1 - First appearance of The Black Order New Avengers Vol 3 #23 Secret Wars Ultimates Volume 1 Volume 2 Thanos Volume 1 - Thanos Returns Volume 2 - The God Quarry #13 - 18 - Thanos Wins   MTR Network 53 53 full false 1:22:22 Avengers Infinity War is in theaters now and is already crushing records (and souls). While you wait for Avengers 4 to come out, now is a perfect time to catch up on Thanos in the comics to see just how accurate the movie is. But before we can get into Thanos, we first have to give a brief overview of Marvel Cosmic. We've touched on Marvel Cosmic a bit with Inhumans and when we talked Alex Summers. But Thanos throws us right in the middle of it. Jim Starlin really helped solidify the cosmic side of Marvel and so we give a condensed rundown of the Celestials, Eternals, Adam Warlock and more. Trust us, we will revisit all of this more in later episodes in more details. We then jump forward a bit to go through Jason Aaron's Thanos Rising which while it's more recent (2013), it gives a pretty great (and dark) view of Thanos' origins. Then its back to the early 90's and Thanos collecting the Infinity Stones (or rather, Soul gems as they were called) in Thanos Quest, the Infinity Gauntlet crossover and more. We end with the recent Thanos solo book that if you're not reading it...you're missing out on greatness. Reading List (As usually with Marvel, most of these are on Marvel Unlimited) First Appearance Iron Man #55 Captain Marvel #25 - 32 Avengers #125 Captain #33 - 34 Thanos Returns Strange Tales 178 - 181 Warlock 9 - 15 Marvel Team-up 55 Avengers Annual #7 Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2 Silver Surfer #34 - #38 Thanos Quest Thanos collecting the Soul Gems (what the Infinity Stones used to be called) Infinity Gauntlet #1 - 6 Infinity War Secret Defenders 11-14 Cosmic Powers The Thanos Imperative Thanos Rising (Jason Aaron) Infinity #1 - 6 #1 - First appearance of The Black Order New Avengers Vol 3 #23 Secret Wars Ultimates Volume 1 Volume 2 Thanos Volume 1 - Thanos Returns Volume 2 - The God Quarry #13 - 18 - Thanos Wins  Avengers Infinity War is in theaters now and is already crushing records (and souls). While you wait for Avengers 4 to come out, now is a perfect time to catch up on Thanos in the comics to see just how accurate the movie is. But before we can get into Thanos, we first have to give a brief overview of Marvel Cosmic. We've touched on Marvel Cosmic a bit with Inhumans and when we talked Alex Summers. But Thanos throws us right in the middle of it. Jim Starlin really helped solidify the cosmic side of Marvel and so we give a condensed rundown of the Celestials, Eternals, Adam Warlock and more. Trust us, we will revisit all of this more in later episodes in more details. We then jump forward a bit to go through Jason Aaron's Thanos Rising which while it's more recent (2013), it gives a pretty great (and dark) view of Thanos' origins. Then its back to the early 90's and Thanos collecting the Infinity Stones (or rather, Soul gems as they were called) in Thanos Quest, the Infinity Gauntlet crossover and more. We end with the recent Thanos solo book that if you're not reading it...you're missing out on greatness. Reading List (As usually with Marvel, most of these are on Marvel Unlimited) First Appearance Iron Man #55 Captain Marvel #25 - 32 Avengers #125 Captain #33 - 34 Thanos Returns Strange Tales 178 - 181 Warlock 9 - 15 Marvel Team-up 55 Avengers Annual #7 Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2 Silver Surfer #34 - #38 Thanos Quest Thanos collecting the Soul Gems (what the Infinity Stones used to be called) Infinity Gauntlet #1 - 6 Infinity War Secret Defenders 11-14 Cosmic Powers The Thanos Imperative Thanos Rising (Jason Aaron) Infinity #1 - 6 #1 - First appearance of The Black Order New Avengers Vol 3 #23 Secret Wars Ultimates Volume 1 Volume 2 Thanos Volume 1 - Thanos Returns Volume 2 - The God Quarry #13 - 18 - Thanos Wins  Marvel, Infinity War, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-part-3-the-man-behind-the-mask-from-grant-morrison-to-tom-king/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:26:08 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=520328 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-part-3-the-man-behind-the-mask-from-grant-morrison-to-tom-king/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-part-3-the-man-behind-the-mask-from-grant-morrison-to-tom-king/feed/ 0 We finish up the Dark Knight himself with what might be the greatest and longest streak of great stories for a solo character. From the time Grant Morrison takes over Batman to today’s Tom King Run, we have what is arguably the best storytelling at DC. It gets weird, it gets crazy and it brings in things all the way from the 50’s & 60’s. If you want to truly understand Bruce Wayne and Batman, pick up the Grant Morrison Batman omnibus and strap in, you’re going to be in for a ride. But before we get to Morrison, we pick up where we left with Knightfall and Bane breaking the Bat. While not the best, the ending arc (KnightsEnd) sees some really great reflection of Bruce getting to the core of why he matters as Batman. After that, what we start to see is authors coming in and telling some really great Batman stories.  Jeph Loeb and The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, then Hush and Judd Winick and Under the Hood. And then Grant Morrison steps in and says “So you know all the weird and crazy things from the 50’s & 60’s that went away when Batman became darker? What if we could have both?” and away we go for a ride. There’s A LOT that is in that run and we only scratch the surface but if you want to really dig into the run (and you should) we have the links below. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6498855 Issues: Batman: Knightfall Knightfall Knightquest KnightsEnd Batman: Year One (Frank Miller) Batman: The Long Halloween Batman: No Man’s Land Batman: Hush Batman: Under the Hood Batman: Red Hood - The Lost Days Batman: War Games JLA: Tower of Babel (Mark Waid) Grant Morrison’s Batman (Reading Order) The Black Case Book (Not by Morrison but a collection of earlier Batman stories that lay the groundwork) JLA Rock of Ages Batman and Son Batman R.I.P. Batman & Robin Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 The Return of Bruce Wayne Batman Incorporated Grant Morrison Ombnibus Vol 1 Scott Snyder Court of Owls City of Owls Death of the Family Zero Year Secret City Zero Year Dark City Grave Yardshift End Game Superheavy Bloom Epilogue  Tom King I am Gotham I am Suicide I am Bane The War of Jokes & Riddles Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standard MTR Network full false We finish up the Dark Knight himself with what might be the greatest and longest streak of great stories for a solo character. From the time Grant Morrison takes over Batman to today’s Tom King Run, we have what is arguably the best storytelling at DC. It gets weird, it gets crazy and it brings in things all the way from the 50’s & 60’s. If you want to truly understand Bruce Wayne and Batman, pick up the Grant Morrison Batman omnibus and strap in, you’re going to be in for a ride. But before we get to Morrison, we pick up where we left with Knightfall and Bane breaking the Bat. While not the best, the ending arc (KnightsEnd) sees some really great reflection of Bruce getting to the core of why he matters as Batman. After that, what we start to see is authors coming in and telling some really great Batman stories.  Jeph Loeb and The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, then Hush and Judd Winick and Under the Hood. And then Grant Morrison steps in and says “So you know all the weird and crazy things from the 50’s & 60’s that went away when Batman became darker? What if we could have both?” and away we go for a ride. There’s A LOT that is in that run and we only scratch the surface but if you want to really dig into the run (and you should) we have the links below. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6498855 Issues: Batman: Knightfall Knightfall Knightquest KnightsEnd Batman: Year One (Frank Miller) Batman: The Long Halloween Batman: No Man’s Land Batman: Hush Batman: Under the Hood Batman: Red Hood - The Lost Days Batman: War Games JLA: Tower of Babel (Mark Waid) Grant Morrison’s Batman (Reading Order) The Black Case Book (Not by Morrison but a collection of earlier Batman stories that lay the groundwork) JLA Rock of Ages Batman and Son Batman R.I.P. Batman & Robin Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 The Return of Bruce Wayne Batman Incorporated Grant Morrison Ombnibus Vol 1 Scott Snyder Court of Owls City of Owls Death of the Family Zero Year Secret City Zero Year Dark City Grave Yardshift End Game Superheavy Bloom Epilogue  Tom King I am Gotham I am Suicide I am Bane The War of Jokes & Riddles Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardWe finish up the Dark Knight himself with what might be the greatest and longest streak of great stories for a solo character. From the time Grant Morrison takes over Batman to today’s Tom King Run, we have what is arguably the best storytelling at DC. It gets weird, it gets crazy and it brings in things all the way from the 50’s & 60’s. If you want to truly understand Bruce Wayne and Batman, pick up the Grant Morrison Batman omnibus and strap in, you’re going to be in for a ride. But before we get to Morrison, we pick up where we left with Knightfall and Bane breaking the Bat. While not the best, the ending arc (KnightsEnd) sees some really great reflection of Bruce getting to the core of why he matters as Batman. After that, what we start to see is authors coming in and telling some really great Batman stories.  Jeph Loeb and The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, then Hush and Judd Winick and Under the Hood. And then Grant Morrison steps in and says “So you know all the weird and crazy things from the 50’s & 60’s that went away when Batman became darker? What if we could have both?” and away we go for a ride. There’s A LOT that is in that run and we only scratch the surface but if you want to really dig into the run (and you should) we have the links below. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6498855 Issues: Batman: Knightfall Knightfall Knightquest KnightsEnd Batman: Year One (Frank Miller) Batman: The Long Halloween Batman: No Man’s Land Batman: Hush Batman: Under the Hood Batman: Red Hood - The Lost Days Batman: War Games JLA: Tower of Babel (Mark Waid) Grant Morrison’s Batman (Reading Order) The Black Case Book (Not by Morrison but a collection of earlier Batman stories that lay the groundwork) JLA Rock of Ages Batman and Son Batman R.I.P. Batman & Robin Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 The Return of Bruce Wayne Batman Incorporated Grant Morrison Ombnibus Vol 1 Scott Snyder Court of Owls City of Owls Death of the Family Zero Year Secret City Zero Year Dark City Grave Yardshift End Game Superheavy Bloom Epilogue  Tom King I am Gotham I am Suicide I am Bane The War of Jokes & Riddles Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standardDC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-part-2-the-many-cowls-of-the-bat-from-the-small-to-big-screen/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:57:33 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=520124 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-part-2-the-many-cowls-of-the-bat-from-the-small-to-big-screen/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-part-2-the-many-cowls-of-the-bat-from-the-small-to-big-screen/feed/ 0 %CODE_BAT2% We’re back with Part 2 of our Batman Character Corner. Part 1 focused mostly on the early comics up through the introduction of Tim Drake in Batman #440. For this episode, before diving back into the comics, we wanted to cover the other media that Batman has been prevalent in. Considering that TV has had a big impact on Batman in the comics, we felt throwing this episode in between the two comic focused episodes was best. Both the 66 TV show and the early 90’s Animated Series have led to some characters making their way from the TV screen to the comic book pages. Also Batman’s presence on TV and in film have had an huge impact on his popularity and for many, was their first introduction to not just Batman but comic book characters. So sit back and listen as we dive into the world of Batman from TV to Film to even Video Games. TV: 66 Batman Super Friends Batman The Animated Series Justice League The New Batman Adventures Batman Beyond Live Action Movies Batman The Movie Burton/Schumacher Batman Batman Returns Batman Forever Batman and Robin Nolan Batman Begins The Dark Knight The Dark Knight Rises Snyder Batman v Superman Justice League Animated Movies (too many to list all): Mask of the Phantasm The Red Hood The Dark Knight Part 1 & 2 Video Games: Arkham Asylum Arkham City Arkham Knight MTR Network full false 1:29:40 %CODE_BAT2% We’re back with Part 2 of our Batman Character Corner. Part 1 focused mostly on the early comics up through the introduction of Tim Drake in Batman #440. For this episode, before diving back into the comics, we wanted to cover the other media that Batman has been prevalent in. Considering that TV has had a big impact on Batman in the comics, we felt throwing this episode in between the two comic focused episodes was best. Both the 66 TV show and the early 90’s Animated Series have led to some characters making their way from the TV screen to the comic book pages. Also Batman’s presence on TV and in film have had an huge impact on his popularity and for many, was their first introduction to not just Batman but comic book characters. So sit back and listen as we dive into the world of Batman from TV to Film to even Video Games. TV: 66 Batman Super Friends Batman The Animated Series Justice League The New Batman Adventures Batman Beyond Live Action Movies Batman The Movie Burton/Schumacher Batman Batman Returns Batman Forever Batman and Robin Nolan Batman Begins The Dark Knight The Dark Knight Rises Snyder Batman v Superman Justice League Animated Movies (too many to list all): Mask of the Phantasm The Red Hood The Dark Knight Part 1 & 2 Video Games: Arkham Asylum Arkham City Arkham Knight%CODE_BAT2% We’re back with Part 2 of our Batman Character Corner. Part 1 focused mostly on the early comics up through the introduction of Tim Drake in Batman #440. For this episode, before diving back into the comics, we wanted to cover the other media that Batman has been prevalent in. Considering that TV has had a big impact on Batman in the comics, we felt throwing this episode in between the two comic focused episodes was best. Both the 66 TV show and the early 90’s Animated Series have led to some characters making their way from the TV screen to the comic book pages. Also Batman’s presence on TV and in film have had an huge impact on his popularity and for many, was their first introduction to not just Batman but comic book characters. So sit back and listen as we dive into the world of Batman from TV to Film to even Video Games. TV: 66 Batman Super Friends Batman The Animated Series Justice League The New Batman Adventures Batman Beyond Live Action Movies Batman The Movie Burton/Schumacher Batman Batman Returns Batman Forever Batman and Robin Nolan Batman Begins The Dark Knight The Dark Knight Rises Snyder Batman v Superman Justice League Animated Movies (too many to list all): Mask of the Phantasm The Red Hood The Dark Knight Part 1 & 2 Video Games: Arkham Asylum Arkham City Arkham KnightDC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/marvel-studios-the-mcu-there-was-an-idea/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:28:37 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=519962 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/marvel-studios-the-mcu-there-was-an-idea/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/marvel-studios-the-mcu-there-was-an-idea/feed/ 2 It all started with an idea. 10 years ago Marvel Studios launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe and nothing was the same again. Ten years and 18 (soon to be 19) films and over 15 BILLION dollars. It’s the highest grossing movie franchise of all time and Marvel Studios is one of the most innovative companies and movie studios there is. So how did it all start? We break it down and go over the history of Marvel Studios from creation all the way up to our reaction to the Infinity War trailer. So strap in and give it a listen. Phase 1: Iron Man The Incredible Hulk Iron Man 2 Thor Captain America: The First Avenger Marvel’s The Avengers Phase 2: Iron Man 3 Thor: The Dark World Captain America: The Winter Soldier Guardians of the Galaxy Avengers: Age of Ultron Ant-Man Phase 3: Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Spider-Man: Homecoming Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and the Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers 4 MTR Network 50 50 Marvel Studios & the MCU - There Was an Idea full false It all started with an idea. 10 years ago Marvel Studios launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe and nothing was the same again. Ten years and 18 (soon to be 19) films and over 15 BILLION dollars. It’s the highest grossing movie franchise of all time and Marvel Studios is one of the most innovative companies and movie studios there is. So how did it all start? We break it down and go over the history of Marvel Studios from creation all the way up to our reaction to the Infinity War trailer. So strap in and give it a listen. Phase 1: Iron Man The Incredible Hulk Iron Man 2 Thor Captain America: The First Avenger Marvel’s The Avengers Phase 2: Iron Man 3 Thor: The Dark World Captain America: The Winter Soldier Guardians of the Galaxy Avengers: Age of Ultron Ant-Man Phase 3: Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Spider-Man: Homecoming Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and the Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers 4It all started with an idea. 10 years ago Marvel Studios launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe and nothing was the same again. Ten years and 18 (soon to be 19) films and over 15 BILLION dollars. It’s the highest grossing movie franchise of all time and Marvel Studios is one of the most innovative companies and movie studios there is. So how did it all start? We break it down and go over the history of Marvel Studios from creation all the way up to our reaction to the Infinity War trailer. So strap in and give it a listen. Phase 1: Iron Man The Incredible Hulk Iron Man 2 Thor Captain America: The First Avenger Marvel’s The Avengers Phase 2: Iron Man 3 Thor: The Dark World Captain America: The Winter Soldier Guardians of the Galaxy Avengers: Age of Ultron Ant-Man Phase 3: Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Spider-Man: Homecoming Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and the Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers 4Marvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-the-dark-knight-part-1-bill-the-bat-character-corner/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:24:41 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=519888 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-the-dark-knight-part-1-bill-the-bat-character-corner/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batman-the-dark-knight-part-1-bill-the-bat-character-corner/feed/ 0 This time on the Character Corner we’re finally talking about The Batman. We’ve talked around Batman for a while now. We covered him a bit in our Suicide Squad Character Corner, then the Rogue Wars episode on is villains. We’ve also covered one Robin and all of the Batgirls and even Batwoman. So it’s about time we finally dive into discussing the big guy himself. We’ll be breaking this out into three parts. For this first part we cover the early years of Batman up to the introduction of Tim Drake as Robin. That’s about forty years of history from 1939 when he first appeared in Detective Comics #27 to the late 80’s and A Lonely Place of Dying. We also spend some time addressing the tragic story of Bill Finger who for the longest time was the uncredited creator of not just Batman but a lot of Batman’s villains as well as the classic conceptions we associate with the character. If you have Hulu, you should definitely check out Batman & Bill that goes into way more detail over how poorly DC treated Bill Finger and how everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. Issues: Writer Bill Finger Detective Comics #27 – The Case of the Chemical Syndicate – First Appearance Detective Comics #29 – First Utility Belt Detective Comics #31 – First batarang and first bat-themed vehicle Detective Comics #33 – First telling of origin Detective Comics #38 - First Appearance of Robin (Dick Grayson) Batman #1 – First Appearance of The Joker & Catwoman Superman #76 – First teamup with Superman World’s Finest Comics The Brave and the Bold #28 – Joins JLA Tales of the Demon (1971-1980) Detective Comics #411 – First appearance of Talia Al Ghul Batman #232 – Daughter of the Demon (First appearance of Ra’s al Ghul) Batamn #235 Batman #240 Batman #242 Batman #243 Batman #244 – The Demon Lives Again DC Special Series #15 Detective Comics #489 Detective comics #490 Strange Apparitions Detective Comics #469-479 Batman #357 – First appearance of Jason Todd (Pre-Crisis) Batman #366 – First Appearance of pre-Crisis Jason Todd as Robin Batman #408 – First Appearance of post-Crisis Jason Todd Batman #410 – Post-Crisis Jason Todd as Robin The Dark Knight Returns (Frank Miller) The Killing Joke Batman: Year One (Frank Miller) Batman: Death in the Family Batman #436 – First appearance of Tim Drake A Lonely Place of Dying Batman #440 New Titans #60 Batman #441 New Titans #61 Batman #442 First Appearance of Tim Drake as Robin Short list of some of Bill Finger’s Batman Creations: Batman Joker The Penguin Scarecrow Two-Face The Riddler The Calendar Man Gotham City Part 2 of this series we’ll take a break from the comics and go into some of the other media interpretations of Batman and then we’ll return for the rest of the comic history for Part 3. On March 12th, Marvel and Stitcher Premium are releasing a 10-episode scripted series called Wolverine: The Long Night.  It’s Marvel’s first serious foray into podcasting. Just go to Stitcher.com/Premium and use the code 'TUESDAY' to get a free month of Stitcher Premium to enjoy not only Wolverine: The Long Night but also ad-free listening and bonus episodes from other podcasts.  MTR Network full false This time on the Character Corner we’re finally talking about The Batman. We’ve talked around Batman for a while now. We covered him a bit in our Suicide Squad Character Corner, then the Rogue Wars episode on is villains. We’ve also covered one Robin and all of the Batgirls and even Batwoman. So it’s about time we finally dive into discussing the big guy himself. We’ll be breaking this out into three parts. For this first part we cover the early years of Batman up to the introduction of Tim Drake as Robin. That’s about forty years of history from 1939 when he first appeared in Detective Comics #27 to the late 80’s and A Lonely Place of Dying. We also spend some time addressing the tragic story of Bill Finger who for the longest time was the uncredited creator of not just Batman but a lot of Batman’s villains as well as the classic conceptions we associate with the character. If you have Hulu, you should definitely check out Batman & Bill that goes into way more detail over how poorly DC treated Bill Finger and how everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. Issues: Writer Bill Finger Detective Comics #27 – The Case of the Chemical Syndicate – First Appearance Detective Comics #29 – First Utility Belt Detective Comics #31 – First batarang and first bat-themed vehicle Detective Comics #33 – First telling of origin Detective Comics #38 - First Appearance of Robin (Dick Grayson) Batman #1 – First Appearance of The Joker & Catwoman Superman #76 – First teamup with Superman World’s Finest Comics The Brave and the Bold #28 – Joins JLA Tales of the Demon (1971-1980) Detective Comics #411 – First appearance of Talia Al Ghul Batman #232 – Daughter of the Demon (First appearance of Ra’s al Ghul) Batamn #235 Batman #240 Batman #242 Batman #243 Batman #244 – The Demon Lives Again DC Special Series #15 Detective Comics #489 Detective comics #490 Strange Apparitions Detective Comics #469-479 Batman #357 – First appearance of Jason Todd (Pre-Crisis) Batman #366 – First Appearance of pre-Crisis Jason Todd as Robin Batman #408 – First Appearance of post-Crisis Jason Todd Batman #410 – Post-Crisis Jason Todd as Robin The Dark Knight Returns (Frank Miller) The Killing Joke Batman: Year One (Frank Miller) Batman: Death in the Family Batman #436 – First appearance of Tim Drake A Lonely Place of Dying Batman #440 New Titans #60 Batman #441 New Titans #61 Batman #442 First Appearance of Tim Drake as Robin Short list of some of Bill Finger’s Batman Creations: Batman Joker The Penguin Scarecrow Two-Face The Riddler The Calendar Man Gotham City Part 2 of this series we’ll take a break from the comics and go into some of the other media interpretations of Batman and then we’ll return for the rest of the comic history for Part 3. On March 12th, Marvel and Stitcher Premium are releasing a 10-episode scripted series called Wolverine: The Long Night.  It’s Marvel’s first serious foray into podcasting. Just go to Stitcher.com/Premium and use the code 'TUESDAY' to get a free month of Stitcher Premium to enjoy not only Wolverine: The Long Night but also ad-free listening and bonus episodes from other podcasts. This time on the Character Corner we’re finally talking about The Batman. We’ve talked around Batman for a while now. We covered him a bit in our Suicide Squad Character Corner, then the Rogue Wars episode on is villains. We’ve also covered one Robin and all of the Batgirls and even Batwoman. So it’s about time we finally dive into discussing the big guy himself. We’ll be breaking this out into three parts. For this first part we cover the early years of Batman up to the introduction of Tim Drake as Robin. That’s about forty years of history from 1939 when he first appeared in Detective Comics #27 to the late 80’s and A Lonely Place of Dying. We also spend some time addressing the tragic story of Bill Finger who for the longest time was the uncredited creator of not just Batman but a lot of Batman’s villains as well as the classic conceptions we associate with the character. If you have Hulu, you should definitely check out Batman & Bill that goes into way more detail over how poorly DC treated Bill Finger and how everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. Issues: Writer Bill Finger Detective Comics #27 – The Case of the Chemical Syndicate – First Appearance Detective Comics #29 – First Utility Belt Detective Comics #31 – First batarang and first bat-themed vehicle Detective Comics #33 – First telling of origin Detective Comics #38 - First Appearance of Robin (Dick Grayson) Batman #1 – First Appearance of The Joker & Catwoman Superman #76 – First teamup with Superman World’s Finest Comics The Brave and the Bold #28 – Joins JLA Tales of the Demon (1971-1980) Detective Comics #411 – First appearance of Talia Al Ghul Batman #232 – Daughter of the Demon (First appearance of Ra’s al Ghul) Batamn #235 Batman #240 Batman #242 Batman #243 Batman #244 – The Demon Lives Again DC Special Series #15 Detective Comics #489 Detective comics #490 Strange Apparitions Detective Comics #469-479 Batman #357 – First appearance of Jason Todd (Pre-Crisis) Batman #366 – First Appearance of pre-Crisis Jason Todd as Robin Batman #408 – First Appearance of post-Crisis Jason Todd Batman #410 – Post-Crisis Jason Todd as Robin The Dark Knight Returns (Frank Miller) The Killing Joke Batman: Year One (Frank Miller) Batman: Death in the Family Batman #436 – First appearance of Tim Drake A Lonely Place of Dying Batman #440 New Titans #60 Batman #441 New Titans #61 Batman #442 First Appearance of Tim Drake as Robin Short list of some of Bill Finger’s Batman Creations: Batman Joker The Penguin Scarecrow Two-Face The Riddler The Calendar Man Gotham City Part 2 of this series we’ll take a break from the comics and go into some of the other media interpretations of Batman and then we’ll return for the rest of the comic history for Part 3. On March 12th, Marvel and Stitcher Premium are releasing a 10-episode scripted series called Wolverine: The Long Night.  It’s Marvel’s first serious foray into podcasting. Just go to Stitcher.com/Premium and use the code 'TUESDAY' to get a free month of Stitcher Premium to enjoy not only Wolverine: The Long Night but also ad-free listening and bonus episodes from other podcasts. DC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/apocalypse-vs-mister-sinister-survival-fittest-vs-genetic-manipulation-character-corner/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:41:32 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=519696 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/apocalypse-vs-mister-sinister-survival-fittest-vs-genetic-manipulation-character-corner/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/apocalypse-vs-mister-sinister-survival-fittest-vs-genetic-manipulation-character-corner/feed/ 0 %CODE_APOCALYPSE% We're back with another Character Corner. This time we're doing double the trouble with two classic X-Men villains: Apocalypse and Mister Sinister. It's actually pretty fitting that we do these two at this point. We recently did an episode on the Summers brothers, Scott & Alex. And we're also planning on doing an episode on Cable and the rest of the Summers bloodline. Throwing Sinister and Apocalypse in between those two seems pretty fitting considering how tied these villains are to the Summers clan. So in this episode we skip over some stuff but only because we'll be diving into more detail when we do that other episode. The interesting thing about Apocalypse and Mister Sinister is how due to their longevity they've been incorporated into almost everything. Some for the good and some for the bad. But their tale is one that spans generations and overall, is pretty damn good. So sit back and give this episode a listen to find out just out evil these two are. And for the record, we should make it very clear, neither of these characters are #VillainAgenda. They're just pure evil. It's like Hitler and Josef Mengele.  Oh and Louise Simonson is a national fucking hero. Put some respect on her name. Key Issues: Apocalypse X-Factor Volume 1 Issue #5 – First Cameo Issues #6 – First full appearance Issue #15 = First appearance of The Horsemen Issue #24 – Archangel revealed as Death Issues #65 – 68 First appearance of the Dark Riders Infects baby Nate Summers with techno-organic virus Cable Volume 1 #75 X-Cutioner’s Song Cable Vol 2 #19 – Resurrected Uncanny X-Force (Remmender) Age of Apocalypse The Twelve Mister Sinister Mutant Massacre Uncanny X-Men #213 – Sabretooth first mentions the character Uncanny X-M3n #221 – First appearance Inferno Uncanny X-Men #241 – Reveals that he cloned Madelyne Pryor from Jean Grey X-Factor #39 – Cyclops “Destroys” Classic X-Men #41 – 42 X-Factor #74 & #75 – The Nasty Boys X-Cutioner’s Song (1992-1993) X-Men #23 – Brothers The Further Adventures of Phoenix and Cyclops Cable Annual 1999 Gambit Ties X-Men Volume 2 #6 – Sabretooth suggests that he has ties to Remy X-Men #41 – 45 Uncanny X-Men #350 Gambit #13 – 23 Explains some of Sinister’s new powers including shapeshifting (got them from experimenting on Courier) X-Men 99 – 103 Messiah Complex Mystique “kills” him X-Men Legacy #211 – 214 Xavier Ties X-23 Uncanny X-Men #544 Uncanny X-Men #14 - 17 (AvX Tie-In) If you like this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe to the Character Corner Podcast (We're now on Spotify!) MTR Network full false %CODE_APOCALYPSE% We're back with another Character Corner. This time we're doing double the trouble with two classic X-Men villains: Apocalypse and Mister Sinister. It's actually pretty fitting that we do these two at this point. We recently did an episode on the Summers brothers, Scott & Alex. And we're also planning on doing an episode on Cable and the rest of the Summers bloodline. Throwing Sinister and Apocalypse in between those two seems pretty fitting considering how tied these villains are to the Summers clan. So in this episode we skip over some stuff but only because we'll be diving into more detail when we do that other episode. The interesting thing about Apocalypse and Mister Sinister is how due to their longevity they've been incorporated into almost everything. Some for the good and some for the bad. But their tale is one that spans generations and overall, is pretty damn good. So sit back and give this episode a listen to find out just out evil these two are. And for the record, we should make it very clear, neither of these characters are #VillainAgenda. They're just pure evil. It's like Hitler and Josef Mengele.  Oh and Louise Simonson is a national fucking hero. Put some respect on her name. Key Issues: Apocalypse X-Factor Volume 1 Issue #5 – First Cameo Issues #6 – First full appearance Issue #15 = First appearance of The Horsemen Issue #24 – Archangel revealed as Death Issues #65 – 68 First appearance of the Dark Riders Infects baby Nate Summers with techno-organic virus Cable Volume 1 #75 X-Cutioner’s Song Cable Vol 2 #19 – Resurrected Uncanny X-Force (Remmender) Age of Apocalypse The Twelve Mister Sinister Mutant Massacre Uncanny X-Men #213 – Sabretooth first mentions the character Uncanny X-M3n #221 – First appearance Inferno Uncanny X-Men #241 – Reveals that he cloned Madelyne Pryor from Jean Grey X-Factor #39 – Cyclops “Destroys” Classic X-Men #41 – 42 X-Factor #74 & #75 – The Nasty Boys X-Cutioner’s Song (1992-1993) X-Men #23 – Brothers The Further Adventures of Phoenix and Cyclops Cable Annual 1999 Gambit Ties X-Men Volume 2 #6 – Sabretooth suggests that he has ties to Remy X-Men #41 – 45 Uncanny X-Men #350 Gambit #13 – 23 Explains some of Sinister’s new powers including shapeshifting (got them from experimenting on Courier) X-Men 99 – 103 Messiah Complex Mystique “kills” him X-Men Legacy #211 – 214 Xavier Ties X-23 Uncanny X-Men #544 Uncanny X-Men #14 - 17 (AvX Tie-In) If you like this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe to the Character Corner Podcast (We're now on Spotify!)%CODE_APOCALYPSE% We're back with another Character Corner. This time we're doing double the trouble with two classic X-Men villains: Apocalypse and Mister Sinister. It's actually pretty fitting that we do these two at this point. We recently did an episode on the Summers brothers, Scott & Alex. And we're also planning on doing an episode on Cable and the rest of the Summers bloodline. Throwing Sinister and Apocalypse in between those two seems pretty fitting considering how tied these villains are to the Summers clan. So in this episode we skip over some stuff but only because we'll be diving into more detail when we do that other episode. The interesting thing about Apocalypse and Mister Sinister is how due to their longevity they've been incorporated into almost everything. Some for the good and some for the bad. But their tale is one that spans generations and overall, is pretty damn good. So sit back and give this episode a listen to find out just out evil these two are. And for the record, we should make it very clear, neither of these characters are #VillainAgenda. They're just pure evil. It's like Hitler and Josef Mengele.  Oh and Louise Simonson is a national fucking hero. Put some respect on her name. Key Issues: Apocalypse X-Factor Volume 1 Issue #5 – First Cameo Issues #6 – First full appearance Issue #15 = First appearance of The Horsemen Issue #24 – Archangel revealed as Death Issues #65 – 68 First appearance of the Dark Riders Infects baby Nate Summers with techno-organic virus Cable Volume 1 #75 X-Cutioner’s Song Cable Vol 2 #19 – Resurrected Uncanny X-Force (Remmender) Age of Apocalypse The Twelve Mister Sinister Mutant Massacre Uncanny X-Men #213 – Sabretooth first mentions the character Uncanny X-M3n #221 – First appearance Inferno Uncanny X-Men #241 – Reveals that he cloned Madelyne Pryor from Jean Grey X-Factor #39 – Cyclops “Destroys” Classic X-Men #41 – 42 X-Factor #74 & #75 – The Nasty Boys X-Cutioner’s Song (1992-1993) X-Men #23 – Brothers The Further Adventures of Phoenix and Cyclops Cable Annual 1999 Gambit Ties X-Men Volume 2 #6 – Sabretooth suggests that he has ties to Remy X-Men #41 – 45 Uncanny X-Men #350 Gambit #13 – 23 Explains some of Sinister’s new powers including shapeshifting (got them from experimenting on Courier) X-Men 99 – 103 Messiah Complex Mystique “kills” him X-Men Legacy #211 – 214 Xavier Ties X-23 Uncanny X-Men #544 Uncanny X-Men #14 - 17 (AvX Tie-In) If you like this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe to the Character Corner Podcast (We're now on Spotify!)Marvel, Summers Family, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/lex-luthor-diabolical-genius-quest-power-truly-evil/ Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:33:38 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=519440 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/lex-luthor-diabolical-genius-quest-power-truly-evil/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/lex-luthor-diabolical-genius-quest-power-truly-evil/feed/ 0 *Note* Excuse the audio issues this episode. I was partly sick when recording this and didn't check my settings.* %CODE_LEXLUTHOR% We’re back! While our Summers Brothers episode was technically the first Character Corner of 2018, we recorded it in 2017, so this Lex Luthor episode is the first real episode of 2018. And you all are in for a treat. This episode is slightly different from our other Character Corners. We still go through the history of Lex but we spend more time really discussing and breaking down the core of the character. Unlike other DC characters, the core of Lex Luthor has strangely been consistent throughout his depictions. Sure his early first appearance in Action Comics #23 really set up as the ridiculous comic book villain stereotype, but the interesting thing about Lex is how his depiction mirrors the “stereotyped” bad guy of the era he’s in.  He’s been a ridiculous caricature of a bad guy in the 40’s, evil real estate billionaire, overweight and shrewd corporate exec and even a billionaire evil President. Each version might have a reworked background but for a DC character, he’s oddly enough very consistent in how he’s portrayed.   The basis of Lex is always his absurd hatred of Superman followed by his true belief that if not for Superman, he himself would be a good guy/hero. There are some really great non-canon stories that show this (Lex Luthor: Man of Steel and All-Star Superman for example).    This is a great episode that you’re not gonna want to miss as we break down what makes Lex Luthor tick. Oh and Kriss makes it very clear, Lex doesn’t qualify for his “Villain Agenda”. Find out why. Key Issues (we cover a lot more than what’s listed here): Action Comics #43 - First Appearance Non-Canon  Lex Luthor: Man of Steel All-Star Superman (Grant Morrison) Issue #5 - Clark visits Lex in jail The Man of Steel (1986) - John Byrne redesigns the character Issue #4 - sets up a hostage situation on his own boat to try to hire Superman The Death of Superman: Superman vol1 #149 Superman vol 2 #2 - Is told Clark Kent is Superman, doesn’t believe it President Luthor President Luthor: Secret Files & Origins Our Worlds at War Superman - Batman (Jeph Loeb) Vol 1 - Public Enemies - Whole series is great, first 6 issues deal with the end of President Lex  Superman: Birthright (Mark Waid) Infinite Crisis Fifty-Two Issues 34 & 35 - Turns off the Everyman powers for citizens and makes it “rain bodies” on New Years  New Krypton saga Superman: New Krypton Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton Superman: War of the Supermen Superman: The Black Ring Forever Evil Rebirth MTR Network full false 1:52:40 *Note* Excuse the audio issues this episode. I was partly sick when recording this and didn't check my settings.* %CODE_LEXLUTHOR% We’re back! While our Summers Brothers episode was technically the first Character Corner of 2018, we recorded it in 2017, so this Lex Luthor episode is the first real episode of 2018. And you all are in for a treat. This episode is slightly different from our other Character Corners. We still go through the history of Lex but we spend more time really discussing and breaking down the core of the character. Unlike other DC characters, the core of Lex Luthor has strangely been consistent throughout his depictions. Sure his early first appearance in Action Comics #23 really set up as the ridiculous comic book villain stereotype, but the interesting thing about Lex is how his depiction mirrors the “stereotyped” bad guy of the era he’s in.  He’s been a ridiculous caricature of a bad guy in the 40’s, evil real estate billionaire, overweight and shrewd corporate exec and even a billionaire evil President. Each version might have a reworked background but for a DC character, he’s oddly enough very consistent in how he’s portrayed.   The basis of Lex is always his absurd hatred of Superman followed by his true belief that if not for Superman, he himself would be a good guy/hero. There are some really great non-canon stories that show this (Lex Luthor: Man of Steel and All-Star Superman for example).    This is a great episode that you’re not gonna want to miss as we break down what makes Lex Luthor tick. Oh and Kriss makes it very clear, Lex doesn’t qualify for his “Villain Agenda”. Find out why. Key Issues (we cover a lot more than what’s listed here): Action Comics #43 - First Appearance Non-Canon  Lex Luthor: Man of Steel All-Star Superman (Grant Morrison) Issue #5 - Clark visits Lex in jail The Man of Steel (1986) - John Byrne redesigns the character Issue #4 - sets up a hostage situation on his own boat to try to hire Superman The Death of Superman: Superman vol1 #149 Superman vol 2 #2 - Is told Clark Kent is Superman, doesn’t believe it President Luthor President Luthor: Secret Files & Origins Our Worlds at War Superman - Batman (Jeph Loeb) Vol 1 - Public Enemies - Whole series is great, first 6 issues deal with the end of President Lex  Superman: Birthright (Mark Waid) Infinite Crisis Fifty-Two Issues 34 & 35 - Turns off the Everyman powers for citizens and makes it “rain bodies” on New Years  New Krypton saga Superman: New Krypton Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton Superman: War of the Supermen Superman: The Black Ring Forever Evil Rebirth*Note* Excuse the audio issues this episode. I was partly sick when recording this and didn't check my settings.* %CODE_LEXLUTHOR% We’re back! While our Summers Brothers episode was technically the first Character Corner of 2018, we recorded it in 2017, so this Lex Luthor episode is the first real episode of 2018. And you all are in for a treat. This episode is slightly different from our other Character Corners. We still go through the history of Lex but we spend more time really discussing and breaking down the core of the character. Unlike other DC characters, the core of Lex Luthor has strangely been consistent throughout his depictions. Sure his early first appearance in Action Comics #23 really set up as the ridiculous comic book villain stereotype, but the interesting thing about Lex is how his depiction mirrors the “stereotyped” bad guy of the era he’s in.  He’s been a ridiculous caricature of a bad guy in the 40’s, evil real estate billionaire, overweight and shrewd corporate exec and even a billionaire evil President. Each version might have a reworked background but for a DC character, he’s oddly enough very consistent in how he’s portrayed.   The basis of Lex is always his absurd hatred of Superman followed by his true belief that if not for Superman, he himself would be a good guy/hero. There are some really great non-canon stories that show this (Lex Luthor: Man of Steel and All-Star Superman for example).    This is a great episode that you’re not gonna want to miss as we break down what makes Lex Luthor tick. Oh and Kriss makes it very clear, Lex doesn’t qualify for his “Villain Agenda”. Find out why. Key Issues (we cover a lot more than what’s listed here): Action Comics #43 - First Appearance Non-Canon  Lex Luthor: Man of Steel All-Star Superman (Grant Morrison) Issue #5 - Clark visits Lex in jail The Man of Steel (1986) - John Byrne redesigns the character Issue #4 - sets up a hostage situation on his own boat to try to hire Superman The Death of Superman: Superman vol1 #149 Superman vol 2 #2 - Is told Clark Kent is Superman, doesn’t believe it President Luthor President Luthor: Secret Files & Origins Our Worlds at War Superman - Batman (Jeph Loeb) Vol 1 - Public Enemies - Whole series is great, first 6 issues deal with the end of President Lex  Superman: Birthright (Mark Waid) Infinite Crisis Fifty-Two Issues 34 & 35 - Turns off the Everyman powers for citizens and makes it “rain bodies” on New Years  New Krypton saga Superman: New Krypton Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton Superman: War of the Supermen Superman: The Black Ring Forever Evil RebirthDC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-scott-alex-summers/ Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:28:54 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=519083 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-scott-alex-summers/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-scott-alex-summers/feed/ 0 http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6121556 We’re starting 2018 off right by going through the essential comic books for Scott Summers and Alex Summers. That’s right it's Cyclops and Havok time. Any chance we can get to talk X-Men, we’re going to leap at it. This was a fun episode to do because Cyclops and Havok have such long and rich histories not only with the X-Men but X-Factor as well.  Scott Summers first appeared in X-Men #1 and Alex debuted in issue #54. Scott starts off as the boy scout and natural leader while Alex is more reluctant to lead and a bit more rebellious. Throughout their history in the comic books though, they gradually switch places as Alex becomes more of a team player & leader and Scott becomes a revolutionary.  Some of Scott’s decisions through the years are tough to defend. After marrying Madelyne Pryor (the clone of Jean Grey), he ends up abandoning her and their child when he finds out Jean Grey is still alive. It’s a real shitty move. Years later, while recovering from Apocalypse messing with his head, he starts cheating on Jean psychically with Emma Frost. Hey, he might be a great team leader but his love life leaves a lot to be desired. But once mutant kind is facing extinction, it’s hard not to see why Scott makes some of the choices he does. You might not be full Team ‘Cyclops Was Right’ but the extreme choices makes are a direct result of having the weight of the entire mutant race on his soldiers.  There are a few things we don’t cover here. First, we don’t cover the young, time displaced Cyclops. He’s basically become his own separate character and we might cover him at a later date. Second, the Summers bloodline is actually pretty complex and A LOT. So we limit this discussion to just Scott and Alex (with a touch of Gabriel). We’re going to cover Nathan (Cable) later on this year closer to Deadpool 2. Although, we do get a bit of him in The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix. Here are some of the essential comic issues we covered: Scott Summers: Uncanny X-Men 1 - First appearance of Scott Summers (Cyclops) and the X-Men Classic X-Men 42 - Mister Sinister in the orphanage X-Men Giant Size #1 Uncanny 125 - 128  Dark Phoenix Saga X-Factor Vol 1 Uncanny X-Men 243 X-Men Vol 2  #1 - 3 #30 - Scott Summers marries Jean Grey Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix Search for Cyclops 1 - 4 New X-Men - Grant Morrison - #114 - 154 Astonishing X-Men - Joss Whedon Messiah Complex Schism Avengers vs X-Men Uncanny X-Men - Bendis Death of X Alex Summers: Uncanny X-Men 54 - First appearance of Alex Summers Uncanny X-Men 58 - First appearance of Alex Summers as Havok X-Factor Minus 1 Incredible Hulk #150 Uncanny X-Men Volume 1 Issue 158 Issues 233- 255 Wolverine/Havok Meltdown X-Tinction Agenda X-Factor #87 X-Factor 101 - 105 Mutant X Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire - Uncanny X-Men 475 - 486 X-Men: Emperor Vulcan X-Men Kingbreaker Uncanny Avengers       MTR Network full false 2:14:32 http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6121556 We’re starting 2018 off right by going through the essential comic books for Scott Summers and Alex Summers. That’s right it's Cyclops and Havok time. Any chance we can get to talk X-Men, we’re going to leap at it. This was a fun episode to do because Cyclops and Havok have such long and rich histories not only with the X-Men but X-Factor as well.  Scott Summers first appeared in X-Men #1 and Alex debuted in issue #54. Scott starts off as the boy scout and natural leader while Alex is more reluctant to lead and a bit more rebellious. Throughout their history in the comic books though, they gradually switch places as Alex becomes more of a team player & leader and Scott becomes a revolutionary.  Some of Scott’s decisions through the years are tough to defend. After marrying Madelyne Pryor (the clone of Jean Grey), he ends up abandoning her and their child when he finds out Jean Grey is still alive. It’s a real shitty move. Years later, while recovering from Apocalypse messing with his head, he starts cheating on Jean psychically with Emma Frost. Hey, he might be a great team leader but his love life leaves a lot to be desired. But once mutant kind is facing extinction, it’s hard not to see why Scott makes some of the choices he does. You might not be full Team ‘Cyclops Was Right’ but the extreme choices makes are a direct result of having the weight of the entire mutant race on his soldiers.  There are a few things we don’t cover here. First, we don’t cover the young, time displaced Cyclops. He’s basically become his own separate character and we might cover him at a later date. Second, the Summers bloodline is actually pretty complex and A LOT. So we limit this discussion to just Scott and Alex (with a touch of Gabriel). We’re going to cover Nathan (Cable) later on this year closer to Deadpool 2. Although, we do get a bit of him in The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix. Here are some of the essential comic issues we covered: Scott Summers: Uncanny X-Men 1 - First appearance of Scott Summers (Cyclops) and the X-Men Classic X-Men 42 - Mister Sinister in the orphanage X-Men Giant Size #1 Uncanny 125 - 128  Dark Phoenix Saga X-Factor Vol 1 Uncanny X-Men 243 X-Men Vol 2  #1 - 3 #30 - Scott Summers marries Jean Grey Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix Search for Cyclops 1 - 4 New X-Men - Grant Morrison - #114 - 154 Astonishing X-Men - Joss Whedon Messiah Complex Schism Avengers vs X-Men Uncanny X-Men - Bendis Death of X Alex Summers: Uncanny X-Men 54 - First appearance of Alex Summers Uncanny X-Men 58 - First appearance of Alex Summers as Havok X-Factor Minus 1 Incredible Hulk #150 Uncanny X-Men Volume 1 Issue 158 Issues 233- 255 Wolverine/Havok Meltdown X-Tinction Agenda X-Factor #87 X-Factor 101 - 105 Mutant X Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire - Uncanny X-Men 475 - 486 X-Men: Emperor Vulcan X-Men Kingbreaker Uncanny Avengers      http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6121556 We’re starting 2018 off right by going through the essential comic books for Scott Summers and Alex Summers. That’s right it's Cyclops and Havok time. Any chance we can get to talk X-Men, we’re going to leap at it. This was a fun episode to do because Cyclops and Havok have such long and rich histories not only with the X-Men but X-Factor as well.  Scott Summers first appeared in X-Men #1 and Alex debuted in issue #54. Scott starts off as the boy scout and natural leader while Alex is more reluctant to lead and a bit more rebellious. Throughout their history in the comic books though, they gradually switch places as Alex becomes more of a team player & leader and Scott becomes a revolutionary.  Some of Scott’s decisions through the years are tough to defend. After marrying Madelyne Pryor (the clone of Jean Grey), he ends up abandoning her and their child when he finds out Jean Grey is still alive. It’s a real shitty move. Years later, while recovering from Apocalypse messing with his head, he starts cheating on Jean psychically with Emma Frost. Hey, he might be a great team leader but his love life leaves a lot to be desired. But once mutant kind is facing extinction, it’s hard not to see why Scott makes some of the choices he does. You might not be full Team ‘Cyclops Was Right’ but the extreme choices makes are a direct result of having the weight of the entire mutant race on his soldiers.  There are a few things we don’t cover here. First, we don’t cover the young, time displaced Cyclops. He’s basically become his own separate character and we might cover him at a later date. Second, the Summers bloodline is actually pretty complex and A LOT. So we limit this discussion to just Scott and Alex (with a touch of Gabriel). We’re going to cover Nathan (Cable) later on this year closer to Deadpool 2. Although, we do get a bit of him in The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix. Here are some of the essential comic issues we covered: Scott Summers: Uncanny X-Men 1 - First appearance of Scott Summers (Cyclops) and the X-Men Classic X-Men 42 - Mister Sinister in the orphanage X-Men Giant Size #1 Uncanny 125 - 128  Dark Phoenix Saga X-Factor Vol 1 Uncanny X-Men 243 X-Men Vol 2  #1 - 3 #30 - Scott Summers marries Jean Grey Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix Search for Cyclops 1 - 4 New X-Men - Grant Morrison - #114 - 154 Astonishing X-Men - Joss Whedon Messiah Complex Schism Avengers vs X-Men Uncanny X-Men - Bendis Death of X Alex Summers: Uncanny X-Men 54 - First appearance of Alex Summers Uncanny X-Men 58 - First appearance of Alex Summers as Havok X-Factor Minus 1 Incredible Hulk #150 Uncanny X-Men Volume 1 Issue 158 Issues 233- 255 Wolverine/Havok Meltdown X-Tinction Agenda X-Factor #87 X-Factor 101 - 105 Mutant X Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire - Uncanny X-Men 475 - 486 X-Men: Emperor Vulcan X-Men Kingbreaker Uncanny Avengers      Marvel, Summers Family https://www.mtrnetwork.net/heir-bat-cassandra-cain-kate-kane/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 15:24:01 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=518740 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/heir-bat-cassandra-cain-kate-kane/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/heir-bat-cassandra-cain-kate-kane/feed/ 1 We're back to wrap up our Batgirls Character Corner with two special characters: Cassandra Cain and Kate Kane. Now, Kate really isn't a Batgirl as she never took up the mantle and her origin as Batwoman is pretty much autonomous from Batman but we're including her in this series anyway. Cassandra is also an interesting case. She's definitely a Batgirl, as she's the first to hold that mantle and get her own solo series, but in many ways she's closer to a Robin and a good case could be made for her being a direct heir to the Bat.  We had a lot of fun discussing these characters and you're not going to want to miss this. This also might be the last Character Corner of 2017 but we'll be back in 2018 with more comic book character goodness. Cassandra Cain Batman No Man's Land  Batman #567 - Mark of Cain - First Appearance Batgirl Volume 1 Robin/Batgirl Fresh Blood Gates of Gotham Justice League Elite Nightwing #81 Red Robin #17-25 Superboy #8 Batgirl Volume 2 Kate Kane 52 #7 - First appearance of Kate Kane #11 - First appearance of Kate as Batwoman #33 Batwoman: Elegy (Detective Comics #854-860) Detective Comics #861-863 Batwoman (New 52) Volume 1 - Hydrology Volume 2 - Drown The World Volume 3 - World's Finest Detective Comics (Rebirth) Volume 1: Rise of the Batmen Volume 2: The Victim Syndicate Batwoman (Rebirth) Volume 1 %CODE_BATGIRL2% ******** Sign up for MTR Premium ******** We release exclusive 6-8 Podcast episodes every month: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-membership-option-page/ Shop on our Amazon Page for gear we use in interviews/videos, Funkos, Comics and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/insanityreport Save on a new set of earbuds: Use the code 'Reviews' for 33% off, free shipping & lifetime warranty & free replacement https://tweakedaudio.com/ Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube: Youtube.com/MTRNetwork Twitter –  @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork MTR Network full false We're back to wrap up our Batgirls Character Corner with two special characters: Cassandra Cain and Kate Kane. Now, Kate really isn't a Batgirl as she never took up the mantle and her origin as Batwoman is pretty much autonomous from Batman but we're including her in this series anyway. Cassandra is also an interesting case. She's definitely a Batgirl, as she's the first to hold that mantle and get her own solo series, but in many ways she's closer to a Robin and a good case could be made for her being a direct heir to the Bat.  We had a lot of fun discussing these characters and you're not going to want to miss this. This also might be the last Character Corner of 2017 but we'll be back in 2018 with more comic book character goodness. Cassandra Cain Batman No Man's Land  Batman #567 - Mark of Cain - First Appearance Batgirl Volume 1 Robin/Batgirl Fresh Blood Gates of Gotham Justice League Elite Nightwing #81 Red Robin #17-25 Superboy #8 Batgirl Volume 2 Kate Kane 52 #7 - First appearance of Kate Kane #11 - First appearance of Kate as Batwoman #33 Batwoman: Elegy (Detective Comics #854-860) Detective Comics #861-863 Batwoman (New 52) Volume 1 - Hydrology Volume 2 - Drown The World Volume 3 - World's Finest Detective Comics (Rebirth) Volume 1: Rise of the Batmen Volume 2: The Victim Syndicate Batwoman (Rebirth) Volume 1 %CODE_BATGIRL2% ******** Sign up for MTR Premium ******** We release exclusive 6-8 Podcast episodes every month: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-membership-option-page/ Shop on our Amazon Page for gear we use in interviews/videos, Funkos, Comics and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/insanityreport Save on a new set of earbuds: Use the code 'Reviews' for 33% off, free shipping & lifetime warranty & free replacement https://tweakedaudio.com/ Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube: Youtube.com/MTRNetwork Twitter –  @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkWe're back to wrap up our Batgirls Character Corner with two special characters: Cassandra Cain and Kate Kane. Now, Kate really isn't a Batgirl as she never took up the mantle and her origin as Batwoman is pretty much autonomous from Batman but we're including her in this series anyway. Cassandra is also an interesting case. She's definitely a Batgirl, as she's the first to hold that mantle and get her own solo series, but in many ways she's closer to a Robin and a good case could be made for her being a direct heir to the Bat.  We had a lot of fun discussing these characters and you're not going to want to miss this. This also might be the last Character Corner of 2017 but we'll be back in 2018 with more comic book character goodness. Cassandra Cain Batman No Man's Land  Batman #567 - Mark of Cain - First Appearance Batgirl Volume 1 Robin/Batgirl Fresh Blood Gates of Gotham Justice League Elite Nightwing #81 Red Robin #17-25 Superboy #8 Batgirl Volume 2 Kate Kane 52 #7 - First appearance of Kate Kane #11 - First appearance of Kate as Batwoman #33 Batwoman: Elegy (Detective Comics #854-860) Detective Comics #861-863 Batwoman (New 52) Volume 1 - Hydrology Volume 2 - Drown The World Volume 3 - World's Finest Detective Comics (Rebirth) Volume 1: Rise of the Batmen Volume 2: The Victim Syndicate Batwoman (Rebirth) Volume 1 %CODE_BATGIRL2% ******** Sign up for MTR Premium ******** We release exclusive 6-8 Podcast episodes every month: https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-membership-option-page/ Shop on our Amazon Page for gear we use in interviews/videos, Funkos, Comics and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/insanityreport Save on a new set of earbuds: Use the code 'Reviews' for 33% off, free shipping & lifetime warranty & free replacement https://tweakedaudio.com/ Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube: Youtube.com/MTRNetwork Twitter –  @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkDC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batgirl-barbara-gordon-stephanie-brown-character-corner/ Sat, 25 Nov 2017 10:58:16 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=517948 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batgirl-barbara-gordon-stephanie-brown-character-corner/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/batgirl-barbara-gordon-stephanie-brown-character-corner/feed/ 0 It's been a while but....WE'RE BACK! Feels like a while since we've done a Character Corner. But we're back now and it's time to enter once again into the Bat-Family, this time with the mantle of Batgirl. To the uninitiated, the Batgirl mantle might just seem like the female-version of the Robin mantle. But that couldn't be further from the truth.  We start this two-part series exploring the most well known Batgirl, Barbara Gordon and her journey from the daughter of a Police Commissioner to Batgirl then to Oracle and back to Batgirl. We then move on to Stephanie Brown who held both the title of Robin (albeit short) and Batgirl as well as coming into her own as Spoiler. Next show we're talking Cassandra Cain, Helena Bertinelli and Kate Kane Barbara Gordon Detective Comics #359 – First appearance Batgirl Year One The definitive Batgirl origin story Batgirl Special #1 by Barbara Kesel (1988) Barbara retires The Killing Joke (1988) - only because it's significant not because it's good Suicide Squad #23 first appearance as Oracle (1989) The death game (#38) revealed as Oracle Batman Chronicles: #5 Oracle Year One John Ostrander and Kim Yale work to fix what Moore and others did Birds of Prey Birds of Prey #8  Birds of Prey – The Gail Simone Run (56-90, 92-108) – (2003-2007) 69-73 Between Dark and Dawn Birds of Prey volume 2 Batgirl vol 4 19-25 Batgirl Zero Year Stephanie Brown  Detective Comics 647- 649 Batgirl 20, 26, 28, 38 Birds of Prey 39 - 40 Robin 100-120 Robin/spoiler special War drums War games 1 - 3 War Crimes  Batgirl rising Batgirl vol 3 %CODE_BATGIRL1% Leave a 5 Star Review for us on the Super Tuesday feed and we'll read it on the next show! Become a Patron! Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork MTR Network full false It's been a while but....WE'RE BACK! Feels like a while since we've done a Character Corner. But we're back now and it's time to enter once again into the Bat-Family, this time with the mantle of Batgirl. To the uninitiated, the Batgirl mantle might just seem like the female-version of the Robin mantle. But that couldn't be further from the truth.  We start this two-part series exploring the most well known Batgirl, Barbara Gordon and her journey from the daughter of a Police Commissioner to Batgirl then to Oracle and back to Batgirl. We then move on to Stephanie Brown who held both the title of Robin (albeit short) and Batgirl as well as coming into her own as Spoiler. Next show we're talking Cassandra Cain, Helena Bertinelli and Kate Kane Barbara Gordon Detective Comics #359 – First appearance Batgirl Year One The definitive Batgirl origin story Batgirl Special #1 by Barbara Kesel (1988) Barbara retires The Killing Joke (1988) - only because it's significant not because it's good Suicide Squad #23 first appearance as Oracle (1989) The death game (#38) revealed as Oracle Batman Chronicles: #5 Oracle Year One John Ostrander and Kim Yale work to fix what Moore and others did Birds of Prey Birds of Prey #8  Birds of Prey – The Gail Simone Run (56-90, 92-108) – (2003-2007) 69-73 Between Dark and Dawn Birds of Prey volume 2 Batgirl vol 4 19-25 Batgirl Zero Year Stephanie Brown  Detective Comics 647- 649 Batgirl 20, 26, 28, 38 Birds of Prey 39 - 40 Robin 100-120 Robin/spoiler special War drums War games 1 - 3 War Crimes  Batgirl rising Batgirl vol 3 %CODE_BATGIRL1% Leave a 5 Star Review for us on the Super Tuesday feed and we'll read it on the next show! Become a Patron! Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkIt's been a while but....WE'RE BACK! Feels like a while since we've done a Character Corner. But we're back now and it's time to enter once again into the Bat-Family, this time with the mantle of Batgirl. To the uninitiated, the Batgirl mantle might just seem like the female-version of the Robin mantle. But that couldn't be further from the truth.  We start this two-part series exploring the most well known Batgirl, Barbara Gordon and her journey from the daughter of a Police Commissioner to Batgirl then to Oracle and back to Batgirl. We then move on to Stephanie Brown who held both the title of Robin (albeit short) and Batgirl as well as coming into her own as Spoiler. Next show we're talking Cassandra Cain, Helena Bertinelli and Kate Kane Barbara Gordon Detective Comics #359 – First appearance Batgirl Year One The definitive Batgirl origin story Batgirl Special #1 by Barbara Kesel (1988) Barbara retires The Killing Joke (1988) - only because it's significant not because it's good Suicide Squad #23 first appearance as Oracle (1989) The death game (#38) revealed as Oracle Batman Chronicles: #5 Oracle Year One John Ostrander and Kim Yale work to fix what Moore and others did Birds of Prey Birds of Prey #8  Birds of Prey – The Gail Simone Run (56-90, 92-108) – (2003-2007) 69-73 Between Dark and Dawn Birds of Prey volume 2 Batgirl vol 4 19-25 Batgirl Zero Year Stephanie Brown  Detective Comics 647- 649 Batgirl 20, 26, 28, 38 Birds of Prey 39 - 40 Robin 100-120 Robin/spoiler special War drums War games 1 - 3 War Crimes  Batgirl rising Batgirl vol 3 %CODE_BATGIRL1% Leave a 5 Star Review for us on the Super Tuesday feed and we'll read it on the next show! Become a Patron! Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkDC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/thor-part-2-god-butcher/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=518237 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/thor-part-2-god-butcher/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/thor-part-2-god-butcher/feed/ 0 Thor: Ragnarok drops this week and so it's time to wrap up our Thor Character Corner with part 2. First we quickly cover what happened when we last left Thor during part 1. Ragnarok happened and Thor and the rest of Asgard died. And Thor stayed dead for a while. When the road to Civil War started, Thor was still gone but Mjolnir makes an appearance, falling to Earth as the Gods died, tearing a hole that allows Doctor Doom to escape Hell. After a brief attempt by Doom to take the hammer for himself, we then get Tony Stark's bad idea to make a Thor clone that...has disastrous results.    Finally Thor returns. We focus on two writers this episode that really encapsulate Thor's return and that's J. Michael Straczynski (JMS) and current Thor writer Jason Aaron. JMS and Aaron really lean into the idea of Thor and the rest of Asgard being Gods. In a way, Thor is written much like Jesus is from the Bible and there are a lot of great stories. Asgard is reformed above Broxton, Oklahoma and while it seems like this could be a repeat of what happened the last time Thor & Asgard floated above earth, this time is vastly different.  JMS and Jason Aaron really call into question not only what it means to be a God and if mortals still need Gods. You'll want to listen to our full Character Corner as we follow the journey of Thor (Odinson) to Thor (Jane Foster). Issues: Fantastic Four #536-537 - Moljnir comes back to Earth & Doom escapes Hell Civil War #7 - Thor Clone destroyed by Hercules Thor Volume 3 (JMS Run) #1 - 12, #600-603, Thor Giant Size Jason Aaron's Run Thor: God of Thunder #1 - 5 - The God Butcher  #6 - Gorr's backstory #7- 11 - Godbomb #19-23 - The Last Days of Midgard (Future Thor fights Galactus) Original Sin Original Sin Thor & Loki 5.1 - 5.5 - The Tenth realm & Angela #7 - Nick Fury whispers something to Thor to make Thor become unworthy & drop the hammer Thor Volume 4 (Jane Foster as Thor) Thors (Secret Wars book) The Unworthy Thor The Mighty Thor Vol 2 #19 - Thor vs the Phoenix #20 - War Thor's origin %CODE_THOR2% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. MTR Network full false Thor: Ragnarok drops this week and so it's time to wrap up our Thor Character Corner with part 2. First we quickly cover what happened when we last left Thor during part 1. Ragnarok happened and Thor and the rest of Asgard died. And Thor stayed dead for a while. When the road to Civil War started, Thor was still gone but Mjolnir makes an appearance, falling to Earth as the Gods died, tearing a hole that allows Doctor Doom to escape Hell. After a brief attempt by Doom to take the hammer for himself, we then get Tony Stark's bad idea to make a Thor clone that...has disastrous results.    Finally Thor returns. We focus on two writers this episode that really encapsulate Thor's return and that's J. Michael Straczynski (JMS) and current Thor writer Jason Aaron. JMS and Aaron really lean into the idea of Thor and the rest of Asgard being Gods. In a way, Thor is written much like Jesus is from the Bible and there are a lot of great stories. Asgard is reformed above Broxton, Oklahoma and while it seems like this could be a repeat of what happened the last time Thor & Asgard floated above earth, this time is vastly different.  JMS and Jason Aaron really call into question not only what it means to be a God and if mortals still need Gods. You'll want to listen to our full Character Corner as we follow the journey of Thor (Odinson) to Thor (Jane Foster). Issues: Fantastic Four #536-537 - Moljnir comes back to Earth & Doom escapes Hell Civil War #7 - Thor Clone destroyed by Hercules Thor Volume 3 (JMS Run) #1 - 12, #600-603, Thor Giant Size Jason Aaron's Run Thor: God of Thunder #1 - 5 - The God Butcher  #6 - Gorr's backstory #7- 11 - Godbomb #19-23 - The Last Days of Midgard (Future Thor fights Galactus) Original Sin Original Sin Thor & Loki 5.1 - 5.5 - The Tenth realm & Angela #7 - Nick Fury whispers something to Thor to make Thor become unworthy & drop the hammer Thor Volume 4 (Jane Foster as Thor) Thors (Secret Wars book) The Unworthy Thor The Mighty Thor Vol 2 #19 - Thor vs the Phoenix #20 - War Thor's origin %CODE_THOR2% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping.Thor: Ragnarok drops this week and so it's time to wrap up our Thor Character Corner with part 2. First we quickly cover what happened when we last left Thor during part 1. Ragnarok happened and Thor and the rest of Asgard died. And Thor stayed dead for a while. When the road to Civil War started, Thor was still gone but Mjolnir makes an appearance, falling to Earth as the Gods died, tearing a hole that allows Doctor Doom to escape Hell. After a brief attempt by Doom to take the hammer for himself, we then get Tony Stark's bad idea to make a Thor clone that...has disastrous results.    Finally Thor returns. We focus on two writers this episode that really encapsulate Thor's return and that's J. Michael Straczynski (JMS) and current Thor writer Jason Aaron. JMS and Aaron really lean into the idea of Thor and the rest of Asgard being Gods. In a way, Thor is written much like Jesus is from the Bible and there are a lot of great stories. Asgard is reformed above Broxton, Oklahoma and while it seems like this could be a repeat of what happened the last time Thor & Asgard floated above earth, this time is vastly different.  JMS and Jason Aaron really call into question not only what it means to be a God and if mortals still need Gods. You'll want to listen to our full Character Corner as we follow the journey of Thor (Odinson) to Thor (Jane Foster). Issues: Fantastic Four #536-537 - Moljnir comes back to Earth & Doom escapes Hell Civil War #7 - Thor Clone destroyed by Hercules Thor Volume 3 (JMS Run) #1 - 12, #600-603, Thor Giant Size Jason Aaron's Run Thor: God of Thunder #1 - 5 - The God Butcher  #6 - Gorr's backstory #7- 11 - Godbomb #19-23 - The Last Days of Midgard (Future Thor fights Galactus) Original Sin Original Sin Thor & Loki 5.1 - 5.5 - The Tenth realm & Angela #7 - Nick Fury whispers something to Thor to make Thor become unworthy & drop the hammer Thor Volume 4 (Jane Foster as Thor) Thors (Secret Wars book) The Unworthy Thor The Mighty Thor Vol 2 #19 - Thor vs the Phoenix #20 - War Thor's origin %CODE_THOR2% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping.Marvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/thor-part-1-walt-simonsons-run-ragnarak/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:03:48 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=518148 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/thor-part-1-walt-simonsons-run-ragnarak/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/thor-part-1-walt-simonsons-run-ragnarak/feed/ 0 We’re a few weeks out from Thor: Ragnarok being released so I guess it’s time to drop our latest Character Corner: Thor Part 1! First off, we recorded this over a month ago so please excuse any outdated references. If you’re listening to this I’m assuming Trump hasn’t killed us all so that’s a positive. Anyway, in this first part of a two part series, we cover Thor Volume 1 and Thor Volume 2. Our main focus though is the Walt Simonson run from volume 1 that ran from issues 337 – 382. Simonson both wrote and draw these issues and the entire run is a masterpiece. He introduces Beta Ray Bill, gives us an epic battle with Sutur, Skurge’s Last Stand and even turns Thor into a frog. It’s a wonderful run that is always at the top of any “Best of Thor” list. We then get into Dan Jurgen’s volume 2 which starts off rough but really picks up with the death of Odin and Thor taking over as the All Father. We find out why Thor’s connection to humanity is needed and the disastrous results if Thor fully embraces being a God without that connection. And then Ragnarok comes. In both volumes 1 & 2 we see the story of Ragnarok with volume 2 fully seeing Ragnarok coming to fruition. If you want to prepare for Thor: Ragnorak come November 3rd, make sure you listen to this Character Corner, then check out the issues below. Every issue should be on Marvel Unlimited, so get to reading.   Issues: Thor: Tales of Asgard (2009) – Remasters old Jack Kirby & Stan Lee stories that flesh out Odin & Asgard Journey Into Mystery #83 – First Appearance of Thor Avengers #1 Thor Volume 1 Walt Simonson’s Run #337-340 – The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill #340 – 353 – The Sutur Saga #362 – Skurge’s Last Stand Thor Volume 2 #36 – 43 - The Death of Odin Gods on Earth – # 51- 58, Iron Man #64, Avengers #63 Spiral - #59-67 #80 – 85 - Thor Disassembled (Ragnarok) %CODE_THOR1% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. MTR Network full false We’re a few weeks out from Thor: Ragnarok being released so I guess it’s time to drop our latest Character Corner: Thor Part 1! First off, we recorded this over a month ago so please excuse any outdated references. If you’re listening to this I’m assuming Trump hasn’t killed us all so that’s a positive. Anyway, in this first part of a two part series, we cover Thor Volume 1 and Thor Volume 2. Our main focus though is the Walt Simonson run from volume 1 that ran from issues 337 – 382. Simonson both wrote and draw these issues and the entire run is a masterpiece. He introduces Beta Ray Bill, gives us an epic battle with Sutur, Skurge’s Last Stand and even turns Thor into a frog. It’s a wonderful run that is always at the top of any “Best of Thor” list. We then get into Dan Jurgen’s volume 2 which starts off rough but really picks up with the death of Odin and Thor taking over as the All Father. We find out why Thor’s connection to humanity is needed and the disastrous results if Thor fully embraces being a God without that connection. And then Ragnarok comes. In both volumes 1 & 2 we see the story of Ragnarok with volume 2 fully seeing Ragnarok coming to fruition. If you want to prepare for Thor: Ragnorak come November 3rd, make sure you listen to this Character Corner, then check out the issues below. Every issue should be on Marvel Unlimited, so get to reading.   Issues: Thor: Tales of Asgard (2009) – Remasters old Jack Kirby & Stan Lee stories that flesh out Odin & Asgard Journey Into Mystery #83 – First Appearance of Thor Avengers #1 Thor Volume 1 Walt Simonson’s Run #337-340 – The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill #340 – 353 – The Sutur Saga #362 – Skurge’s Last Stand Thor Volume 2 #36 – 43 - The Death of Odin Gods on Earth – # 51- 58, Iron Man #64, Avengers #63 Spiral - #59-67 #80 – 85 - Thor Disassembled (Ragnarok) %CODE_THOR1% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping.We’re a few weeks out from Thor: Ragnarok being released so I guess it’s time to drop our latest Character Corner: Thor Part 1! First off, we recorded this over a month ago so please excuse any outdated references. If you’re listening to this I’m assuming Trump hasn’t killed us all so that’s a positive. Anyway, in this first part of a two part series, we cover Thor Volume 1 and Thor Volume 2. Our main focus though is the Walt Simonson run from volume 1 that ran from issues 337 – 382. Simonson both wrote and draw these issues and the entire run is a masterpiece. He introduces Beta Ray Bill, gives us an epic battle with Sutur, Skurge’s Last Stand and even turns Thor into a frog. It’s a wonderful run that is always at the top of any “Best of Thor” list. We then get into Dan Jurgen’s volume 2 which starts off rough but really picks up with the death of Odin and Thor taking over as the All Father. We find out why Thor’s connection to humanity is needed and the disastrous results if Thor fully embraces being a God without that connection. And then Ragnarok comes. In both volumes 1 & 2 we see the story of Ragnarok with volume 2 fully seeing Ragnarok coming to fruition. If you want to prepare for Thor: Ragnorak come November 3rd, make sure you listen to this Character Corner, then check out the issues below. Every issue should be on Marvel Unlimited, so get to reading.   Issues: Thor: Tales of Asgard (2009) – Remasters old Jack Kirby & Stan Lee stories that flesh out Odin & Asgard Journey Into Mystery #83 – First Appearance of Thor Avengers #1 Thor Volume 1 Walt Simonson’s Run #337-340 – The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill #340 – 353 – The Sutur Saga #362 – Skurge’s Last Stand Thor Volume 2 #36 – 43 - The Death of Odin Gods on Earth – # 51- 58, Iron Man #64, Avengers #63 Spiral - #59-67 #80 – 85 - Thor Disassembled (Ragnarok) %CODE_THOR1% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping.Marvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/artist-spotlight-tim-lewinson-savage-empire/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:10:49 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=517827 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/artist-spotlight-tim-lewinson-savage-empire/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/artist-spotlight-tim-lewinson-savage-empire/feed/ 0 Journey with The Doctor and Tim Lewinson, writer and creator of Savage Empire, into a world of time rifts, urban warfare, and dinosaurs.  Tim joins me to discuss his debut novel, how his work in video games lent itself to writing, the difference between the media, creating a diverse world with 3 dimensional characters, and the amazing story that Savage Empire introduces. Find Timothy on Twitter: @vancouvertim and on Instagram: @likestofight www.SavageEmpire.org @TheDrIsIn2015 %CODE_savage%   MTR Network bonus false Journey with The Doctor and Tim Lewinson, writer and creator of Savage Empire, into a world of time rifts, urban warfare, and dinosaurs.  Tim joins me to discuss his debut novel, how his work in video games lent itself to writing, the difference between the media, creating a diverse world with 3 dimensional characters, and the amazing story that Savage Empire introduces. Find Timothy on Twitter: @vancouvertim and on Instagram: @likestofight www.SavageEmpire.org @TheDrIsIn2015 %CODE_savage%  Journey with The Doctor and Tim Lewinson, writer and creator of Savage Empire, into a world of time rifts, urban warfare, and dinosaurs.  Tim joins me to discuss his debut novel, how his work in video games lent itself to writing, the difference between the media, creating a diverse world with 3 dimensional characters, and the amazing story that Savage Empire introduces. Find Timothy on Twitter: @vancouvertim and on Instagram: @likestofight www.SavageEmpire.org @TheDrIsIn2015 %CODE_savage%  Creator Spotlight https://www.mtrnetwork.net/inhumans-royal-family/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:43:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=517804 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/inhumans-royal-family/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/inhumans-royal-family/feed/ 0 We’re back with another Character Corner and this time we’re covering the Inhumans. First off, let’s make it clear that we’re mainly focused on the Royal Family of the Inhumans. The “Nuhumans” or the Inhumans created on earth due to the Terrigen bomb that Black Bolt sets off during the events of Infinity are definitely a separate category. We might cover some of the more famous “Nuhumans” in a later episode. But for this, we’re focused mostly on the Royals: Black Bolt - The King with a voice that’s so powerful it can destroy planets Medusa - The Queen with serious hair issues Maximus the Mad - The king’s mad brother who can also control minds Crystal - Medusa’s sister with elemental powers Gorgon - Head of security and has bull’s legs and hooves that can create intense earthquake like shockwaves Triton - He’s a giant fish. Think Klaus from American Dad with legs and arms Karnark - Chief strategist and hasn’t been exposed to the mists so he technically doesn’t have powers. But he has developed an extrasensory ability to perceive stress points, weaknesses and faults in objects and people Lockjaw - The teleporting family pet dog who we’re pretty sure was a normal looking human being before he was exposed to the mists a turned into a pet We settled on going through the history of the Inhumans because of the new TV show coming out. Right now it doesn’t seem to be getting great reviews from the IMAX screening of it (a stupid idea to do anything cheap and in IMAX) but I’ve heard that it’s not that bad from others who have seen it. I will say this, after going through some early Inhumans comics, I can definitely see why (even out side of the technical aspects of the TV show), doing a show centered on the Royal Family is hard to do on TV. I will be blunt: Early Inhumans comics are not good. They are a struggle to read and the includes the Marvel Knights series by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee.   The problem with early Inhumans stories is that they focus on trying to make the Inhumans earth-based and it just doesn’t work. There are too many unlikable qualities about the Royal Family to do this. First off, they have slaves. The Alpha Primitives that run the lower areas of Attlian are slaves, 100%. The Inhumans also seem to strive for perfection with genetic manipulation and purity (the whole point of the Terrigen Mists in their minds) and it’s very creepy. Now these could definitely make for, and at times do, great stories or interactions. The problem is that most of the older stories also try to paint the Inhumans in the light of being victims of everyone else. To be blunt, its hard to see slave masters and genetic manipulators as victims.   It's not all bad though. What the early Inhumans books and story do is weave a complex tale of a population and their rulers and the struggles to figure out who they are and what their purpose is. There are some good stories and threads throughout but if you're looking for a group that are clearly heroes and that you root for, you're going to be disappointed. They're not the X-Men. Not even close.     Things change for the better around the time of Secret Invasion and that’s when it becomes clear: The Inhumans and Royal Family are at their best when they’re cosmic. Once the Inhumans really go cosmic and pretty much focus on that, they become interesting and great to read. Not to mention, in space, Black Bolt is finally unchained and can be seen using his powers more frequently and uninhibited. When the Inhumans wipe out the Skrulls then take over the Kree Empire, it's when they're at their best. The War of Kings storyline then Relam of Kings are also really good stories.    If Inhumans fails on TV then I can only assume that the next attempt for Marvel will be to reintroduce them in the movies through James Gunn and his dive into the cosmic side of Marvel. That's where they work best.    Listen to our whole Character Corner to get the full run down on the issues below and make sure you subscribe on iTunes. Issues: Fantastic Four Issue #36 - First Appearance of Medusa Issue #44 - First Appearance of Gorgon Issue #45 - 48 - The rest of the Royal Family & first "appearance" of Inhumans Issue #150 - Crystal & Quicksilver wedding Thor #146 - 153 Inhumans vol 1 Marvel Knights Inhumans (1998 - 1999) Inhumans Vol 3 - Inhumans vs The Kree World War Hulk The Illuminati Son of M Quicksilver loses his powers and steals Terrigen Crystals to get them back. Leads to the kick off of Silent War The Silent War Secret Invasion: Inhumans War of Kings Entire reading list is here Realm of Kings Infinity Inhuman Uncanny Inhumans Death of X Inhumans vs X-Men Inhumans Prime Inhumans: Once and Future King Royals %CODE_CCINHUMANS% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping.   MTR Network The History of the Inhumans Royal Family full false We’re back with another Character Corner and this time we’re covering the Inhumans. First off, let’s make it clear that we’re mainly focused on the Royal Family of the Inhumans. The “Nuhumans” or the Inhumans created on earth due to the Terrigen bomb that Black Bolt sets off during the events of Infinity are definitely a separate category. We might cover some of the more famous “Nuhumans” in a later episode. But for this, we’re focused mostly on the Royals: Black Bolt - The King with a voice that’s so powerful it can destroy planets Medusa - The Queen with serious hair issues Maximus the Mad - The king’s mad brother who can also control minds Crystal - Medusa’s sister with elemental powers Gorgon - Head of security and has bull’s legs and hooves that can create intense earthquake like shockwaves Triton - He’s a giant fish. Think Klaus from American Dad with legs and arms Karnark - Chief strategist and hasn’t been exposed to the mists so he technically doesn’t have powers. But he has developed an extrasensory ability to perceive stress points, weaknesses and faults in objects and people Lockjaw - The teleporting family pet dog who we’re pretty sure was a normal looking human being before he was exposed to the mists a turned into a pet We settled on going through the history of the Inhumans because of the new TV show coming out. Right now it doesn’t seem to be getting great reviews from the IMAX screening of it (a stupid idea to do anything cheap and in IMAX) but I’ve heard that it’s not that bad from others who have seen it. I will say this, after going through some early Inhumans comics, I can definitely see why (even out side of the technical aspects of the TV show), doing a show centered on the Royal Family is hard to do on TV. I will be blunt: Early Inhumans comics are not good. They are a struggle to read and the includes the Marvel Knights series by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee.   The problem with early Inhumans stories is that they focus on trying to make the Inhumans earth-based and it just doesn’t work. There are too many unlikable qualities about the Royal Family to do this. First off, they have slaves. The Alpha Primitives that run the lower areas of Attlian are slaves, 100%. The Inhumans also seem to strive for perfection with genetic manipulation and purity (the whole point of the Terrigen Mists in their minds) and it’s very creepy. Now these could definitely make for, and at times do, great stories or interactions. The problem is that most of the older stories also try to paint the Inhumans in the light of being victims of everyone else. To be blunt, its hard to see slave masters and genetic manipulators as victims.   It's not all bad though. What the early Inhumans books and story do is weave a complex tale of a population and their rulers and the struggles to figure out who they are and what their purpose is. There are some good stories and threads throughout but if you're looking for a group that are clearly heroes and that you root for, you're going to be disappointed. They're not the X-Men. Not even close.     Things change for the better around the time of Secret Invasion and that’s when it becomes clear: The Inhumans and Royal Family are at their best when they’re cosmic. Once the Inhumans really go cosmic and pretty much focus on that, they become interesting and great to read. Not to mention, in space, Black Bolt is finally unchained and can be seen using his powers more frequently and uninhibited. When the Inhumans wipe out the Skrulls then take over the Kree Empire, it's when they're at their best. The War of Kings storyline then Relam of Kings are also really good stories.    If Inhumans fails on TV then I can only assume that the next attempt for Marvel will be to reintroduce them in the movies through James Gunn and his dive into the cosmic side of Marvel. That's where they work best.    Listen to our whole Character Corner to get the full run down on the issues below and make sure you subscribe on iTunes. Issues: Fantastic Four Issue #36 - First Appearance of Medusa Issue #44 - First Appearance of Gorgon Issue #45 - 48 - The rest of the Royal Family & first "appearance" of Inhumans Issue #150 - Crystal & Quicksilver wedding Thor #146 - 153 Inhumans vol 1 Marvel Knights Inhumans (1998 - 1999) Inhumans Vol 3 - Inhumans vs The Kree World War Hulk The Illuminati Son of M Quicksilver loses his powers and steals Terrigen Crystals to get them back. Leads to the kick off of Silent War The Silent War Secret Invasion: Inhumans War of Kings Entire reading list is here Realm of Kings Infinity Inhuman Uncanny Inhumans Death of X Inhumans vs X-Men Inhumans Prime Inhumans: Once and Future King Royals %CODE_CCINHUMANS% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping.  We’re back with another Character Corner and this time we’re covering the Inhumans. First off, let’s make it clear that we’re mainly focused on the Royal Family of the Inhumans. The “Nuhumans” or the Inhumans created on earth due to the Terrigen bomb that Black Bolt sets off during the events of Infinity are definitely a separate category. We might cover some of the more famous “Nuhumans” in a later episode. But for this, we’re focused mostly on the Royals: Black Bolt - The King with a voice that’s so powerful it can destroy planets Medusa - The Queen with serious hair issues Maximus the Mad - The king’s mad brother who can also control minds Crystal - Medusa’s sister with elemental powers Gorgon - Head of security and has bull’s legs and hooves that can create intense earthquake like shockwaves Triton - He’s a giant fish. Think Klaus from American Dad with legs and arms Karnark - Chief strategist and hasn’t been exposed to the mists so he technically doesn’t have powers. But he has developed an extrasensory ability to perceive stress points, weaknesses and faults in objects and people Lockjaw - The teleporting family pet dog who we’re pretty sure was a normal looking human being before he was exposed to the mists a turned into a pet We settled on going through the history of the Inhumans because of the new TV show coming out. Right now it doesn’t seem to be getting great reviews from the IMAX screening of it (a stupid idea to do anything cheap and in IMAX) but I’ve heard that it’s not that bad from others who have seen it. I will say this, after going through some early Inhumans comics, I can definitely see why (even out side of the technical aspects of the TV show), doing a show centered on the Royal Family is hard to do on TV. I will be blunt: Early Inhumans comics are not good. They are a struggle to read and the includes the Marvel Knights series by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee.   The problem with early Inhumans stories is that they focus on trying to make the Inhumans earth-based and it just doesn’t work. There are too many unlikable qualities about the Royal Family to do this. First off, they have slaves. The Alpha Primitives that run the lower areas of Attlian are slaves, 100%. The Inhumans also seem to strive for perfection with genetic manipulation and purity (the whole point of the Terrigen Mists in their minds) and it’s very creepy. Now these could definitely make for, and at times do, great stories or interactions. The problem is that most of the older stories also try to paint the Inhumans in the light of being victims of everyone else. To be blunt, its hard to see slave masters and genetic manipulators as victims.   It's not all bad though. What the early Inhumans books and story do is weave a complex tale of a population and their rulers and the struggles to figure out who they are and what their purpose is. There are some good stories and threads throughout but if you're looking for a group that are clearly heroes and that you root for, you're going to be disappointed. They're not the X-Men. Not even close.     Things change for the better around the time of Secret Invasion and that’s when it becomes clear: The Inhumans and Royal Family are at their best when they’re cosmic. Once the Inhumans really go cosmic and pretty much focus on that, they become interesting and great to read. Not to mention, in space, Black Bolt is finally unchained and can be seen using his powers more frequently and uninhibited. When the Inhumans wipe out the Skrulls then take over the Kree Empire, it's when they're at their best. The War of Kings storyline then Relam of Kings are also really good stories.    If Inhumans fails on TV then I can only assume that the next attempt for Marvel will be to reintroduce them in the movies through James Gunn and his dive into the cosmic side of Marvel. That's where they work best.    Listen to our whole Character Corner to get the full run down on the issues below and make sure you subscribe on iTunes. Issues: Fantastic Four Issue #36 - First Appearance of Medusa Issue #44 - First Appearance of Gorgon Issue #45 - 48 - The rest of the Royal Family & first "appearance" of Inhumans Issue #150 - Crystal & Quicksilver wedding Thor #146 - 153 Inhumans vol 1 Marvel Knights Inhumans (1998 - 1999) Inhumans Vol 3 - Inhumans vs The Kree World War Hulk The Illuminati Son of M Quicksilver loses his powers and steals Terrigen Crystals to get them back. Leads to the kick off of Silent War The Silent War Secret Invasion: Inhumans War of Kings Entire reading list is here Realm of Kings Infinity Inhuman Uncanny Inhumans Death of X Inhumans vs X-Men Inhumans Prime Inhumans: Once and Future King Royals %CODE_CCINHUMANS% Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping.  Marvel, Inhumans https://www.mtrnetwork.net/peter-parker-part-3-carnage-ben-reilly-one-day/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:27:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=517597 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/peter-parker-part-3-carnage-ben-reilly-one-day/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/peter-parker-part-3-carnage-ben-reilly-one-day/feed/ 1 *We start this episode with a special message about how to donate directly to black women affected by Harvey. Here are the links you need (they're case sensitive): Donate List: Bit.Ly/SupportBlackWomenHOU Recipiant Application: Bit.Ly/SupportBWHOU %CODE_PP3% We're wrapping up our Peter Parker Character Corner with the third and final part. We go over (quickly) the introduction of Carnage and then Peter & Harry's final confrontation. Then its on the one of the most controversial storylines: The second clone saga. No matter where you fall in the debate, we can all agree things got a bit out of control. It's not all bad though since Ben Reilly has become a pretty popular character and so despite the mess, there were some good outcomes. We then get into Civil War, One More Day and where Peter is now. Our Rogue Wars character corner covers a lot of the later issues of Peter so you'll definitely want to check that out. Carnage & the Death of Harry Osborn We finished our last Character Corner with the first appearance of Venom. I personally think that his next two appearances (Amazing Spider-Man 314-317 & #346-347) are more interesting and defining for the character than issue 300. But that’s just me. Clearly the character was a hit because Marvel decided to up the ante with the introduction of Cletus Kasady & Carnage. This leads to Maximum Carnage which isn’t a very good comic book arc but an excellent and fun video game. So all isn’t lost. More interesting than Carnage is the “final” confrontation between Harry Osborn (as Green Goblin) and Peter.   The Mess that is the Second Clone Saga There’s no way around it but the second Clone Saga is a complete mess.  It’s a great example of how a decent concept can spin out of control when the original plan isn’t stuck to. Just like with Geoff John’s Blackest Night/Brightest Day, it starts off pretty decent but then the sheer number of issues and books required to get an understanding of what happens just overwhelming. That said, there’s a lot of good things from the second clone saga that get over looked. First, I think it was a great idea to have Peter thinking he was the real clone and giving up being Spider-Man in favor of Ben. Sure it probably pissed off fans at the time but I think that fans can have knee jerk reactions to change even if it’s a good overall idea. Think what happened when Otto became Spider-Man and Peter “died”. That was a great story. In this case, Ben Reilly is a really great character. It also added a great dynamic to see Ben taking on classic Spider-Man villains for the first time but struggling because the villains have evolved but he was still fighting them using his memories from the first clone saga. Also, despite the sprawl of books in the second clone saga, there are some really good mini-stories in it. Web of Death is a GREAT Doctor Octopus story And finally there is the return of Norman Osborn. Sure, it probably didn’t make a whole lot of sense and probably should have been done better. But considering all the great things that Norman has been used for since then, this is an example of taking something that was executed poorly and making it great with later stories. When you go and read the Clone Saga mini-series that Tom DeFalco and Howard Mackie wrote in 2009 that followed the original script and boiled it down to 6 issues, you can see how there was a lot of potential there. I won’t say that the second Clone Saga gets unfairly criticized because it was executed poorly but there was definitely a great story buried in there. Civil War & One More Day After the Clone Saga, Peter goes through a lot of different changes. Some of them not so great. The Others brings Peter to a weird time where he gets new spider powers like shooting organic webshooters (boooooo). He also gets something else new in his life: A decent paying job thanks to Tony Stark. Tony and Peter become close which leads to Tony creating a new suit for people (the Iron Spider suit). So it’s no surprise that Tony is able to talk Peter in taking his side during Civil War and Peter reveals his identity to the world. But as with all things Stark, it doesn’t go well and Peter switches to Captain America’s side. The thing is though: Once you reveal your identity to the world, its pretty hard to put the cat back in the bag. Remember, if Peter Parker experiences a moment of happiness, it just makes the fall even harder. After Civil War Peter is basically a fugitive and has everyone gunning not only for him but those that he loves. Which leads us to: One More Day. Again, I won’t say that I’m entirely happy with how this was executed. When Aunt May is accidentally takes a shot that was meant for Peter, it looks like May is finally about to join Uncle Ben. But Peter and MJ make a deal with Mephisto to save Aunt May with the cost being Peter & MJ’s love (marriage). Now here’s the thing: I think this story would have been better if it was MJ who was laying dying (or maybe even Peter). Because when you make it Aunt May my first thought is “Well, she is old.”  And to be fair, that point is brought up in the story but I’m still not entirely sold on it. But much like the clone saga, no matter how you feel about One More Day, a lot of great stories came out after this. By freeing up Peter from MJ, there’s a lot of new stories that come out for both characters. Superior Spider-Man We skipped a lot of the newer stories this episode but mainly because we covered them in the Rogue Wars episode. There are a lot of great stories in the back half of Amazing Spider-Man. Flowers for Rhino, The Gauntlet, Grim Hunt and more. This all leads up to the “final” confrontation between Otto and Peter with Otto actually winning. We’re going to do a Comic Book Book Club on Superior Spider-Man at some point but it’s definitely one of those stories where fans were initially pissed up front but as the story goes on it becomes clear it’s a story about why Peter Parker is Spider-Man and why it’s not as “easy” as it looks. We also get the Goblin Wars and well…Norman Osborn’s return in the clone saga might have been sloppy but, man are we glad he came back. Make sure you listen to our full episode to get more details on each of these stories. We’ll be back in a week or so with a new episode on The Inhumans (The Royal Family). Issues: Carnage Amazing Spider-Man #344 - Cletus Kasady Amazing Spider-Man #360-361 - First Appearance of Carnage The Spectacular Spider-Man #200 - Harry Osborn Dies The Second Clone Saga (won't list out all the issues, there are too many) Web of Death: Amazing Spider-Man 397, Spectacular Spider-Man 220, Amazing Spider-Man 398, Spectacular Spider-Man 221 Amazing Spider-Man #418 - Return of Norman Osborn/reveals he was behind everything The Clone Saga Mini-Series - 6 issues that follows the original script Amazing Spider-Man vol 2 #38 - The Conversation Marvel Knights Spider-Man 1 - 12 Doctor Octopus: Negative Exposure - Brian K Vaungh Spider-Man The Other - gives him new powers Civil War #2 - Peter reveals his identity to the world Sensational Spider-Man Annual #1 One More Day - Peter & MJ make a deal to give up their marriage to save aunt May The Amazing Spider-Man #544 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 The Sensational Spider-Man vol 2 #41 The Amazing Spider-Man #545 Amazing Spider-Man #638 - 641 - One Moment in Time  Amazing Spider-Man #655 -656 - No One Dies Superior Spider-Man Spider-Verse Spider-Men - 616 Peter meets Miles Morales Clone Conspiracy  Ultimate Spider-Man (the entire run)   Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site   MTR Network full false *We start this episode with a special message about how to donate directly to black women affected by Harvey. Here are the links you need (they're case sensitive): Donate List: Bit.Ly/SupportBlackWomenHOU Recipiant Application: Bit.Ly/SupportBWHOU %CODE_PP3% We're wrapping up our Peter Parker Character Corner with the third and final part. We go over (quickly) the introduction of Carnage and then Peter & Harry's final confrontation. Then its on the one of the most controversial storylines: The second clone saga. No matter where you fall in the debate, we can all agree things got a bit out of control. It's not all bad though since Ben Reilly has become a pretty popular character and so despite the mess, there were some good outcomes. We then get into Civil War, One More Day and where Peter is now. Our Rogue Wars character corner covers a lot of the later issues of Peter so you'll definitely want to check that out. Carnage & the Death of Harry Osborn We finished our last Character Corner with the first appearance of Venom. I personally think that his next two appearances (Amazing Spider-Man 314-317 & #346-347) are more interesting and defining for the character than issue 300. But that’s just me. Clearly the character was a hit because Marvel decided to up the ante with the introduction of Cletus Kasady & Carnage. This leads to Maximum Carnage which isn’t a very good comic book arc but an excellent and fun video game. So all isn’t lost. More interesting than Carnage is the “final” confrontation between Harry Osborn (as Green Goblin) and Peter.   The Mess that is the Second Clone Saga There’s no way around it but the second Clone Saga is a complete mess.  It’s a great example of how a decent concept can spin out of control when the original plan isn’t stuck to. Just like with Geoff John’s Blackest Night/Brightest Day, it starts off pretty decent but then the sheer number of issues and books required to get an understanding of what happens just overwhelming. That said, there’s a lot of good things from the second clone saga that get over looked. First, I think it was a great idea to have Peter thinking he was the real clone and giving up being Spider-Man in favor of Ben. Sure it probably pissed off fans at the time but I think that fans can have knee jerk reactions to change even if it’s a good overall idea. Think what happened when Otto became Spider-Man and Peter “died”. That was a great story. In this case, Ben Reilly is a really great character. It also added a great dynamic to see Ben taking on classic Spider-Man villains for the first time but struggling because the villains have evolved but he was still fighting them using his memories from the first clone saga. Also, despite the sprawl of books in the second clone saga, there are some really good mini-stories in it. Web of Death is a GREAT Doctor Octopus story And finally there is the return of Norman Osborn. Sure, it probably didn’t make a whole lot of sense and probably should have been done better. But considering all the great things that Norman has been used for since then, this is an example of taking something that was executed poorly and making it great with later stories. When you go and read the Clone Saga mini-series that Tom DeFalco and Howard Mackie wrote in 2009 that followed the original script and boiled it down to 6 issues, you can see how there was a lot of potential there. I won’t say that the second Clone Saga gets unfairly criticized because it was executed poorly but there was definitely a great story buried in there. Civil War & One More Day After the Clone Saga, Peter goes through a lot of different changes. Some of them not so great. The Others brings Peter to a weird time where he gets new spider powers like shooting organic webshooters (boooooo). He also gets something else new in his life: A decent paying job thanks to Tony Stark. Tony and Peter become close which leads to Tony creating a new suit for people (the Iron Spider suit). So it’s no surprise that Tony is able to talk Peter in taking his side during Civil War and Peter reveals his identity to the world. But as with all things Stark, it doesn’t go well and Peter switches to Captain America’s side. The thing is though: Once you reveal your identity to the world, its pretty hard to put the cat back in the bag. Remember, if Peter Parker experiences a moment of happiness, it just makes the fall even harder. After Civil War Peter is basically a fugitive and has everyone gunning not only for him but those that he loves. Which leads us to: One More Day. Again, I won’t say that I’m entirely happy with how this was executed. When Aunt May is accidentally takes a shot that was meant for Peter, it looks like May is finally about to join Uncle Ben. But Peter and MJ make a deal with Mephisto to save Aunt May with the cost being Peter & MJ’s love (marriage). Now here’s the thing: I think this story would have been better if it was MJ who was laying dying (or maybe even Peter). Because when you make it Aunt May my first thought is “Well, she is old.”  And to be fair, that point is brought up in the story but I’m still not entirely sold on it. But much like the clone saga, no matter how you feel about One More Day, a lot of great stories came out after this. By freeing up Peter from MJ, there’s a lot of new stories that come out for both characters. Superior Spider-Man We skipped a lot of the newer stories this episode but mainly because we covered them in the Rogue Wars episode. There are a lot of great stories in the back half of Amazing Spider-Man. Flowers for Rhino, The Gauntlet, Grim Hunt and more. This all leads up to the “final” confrontation between Otto and Peter with Otto actually winning. We’re going to do a Comic Book Book Club on Superior Spider-Man at some point but it’s definitely one of those stories where fans were initially pissed up front but as the story goes on it becomes clear it’s a story about why Peter Parker is Spider-Man and why it’s not as “easy” as it looks. We also get the Goblin Wars and well…Norman Osborn’s return in the clone saga might have been sloppy but, man are we glad he came back. Make sure you listen to our full episode to get more details on each of these stories. We’ll be back in a week or so with a new episode on The Inhumans (The Royal Family). Issues: Carnage Amazing Spider-Man #344 - Cletus Kasady Amazing Spider-Man #360-361 - First Appearance of Carnage The Spectacular Spider-Man #200 - Harry Osborn Dies The Second Clone Saga (won't list out all the issues, there are too many) Web of Death: Amazing Spider-Man 397, Spectacular Spider-Man 220, Amazing Spider-Man 398, Spectacular Spider-Man 221 Amazing Spider-Man #418 - Return of Norman Osborn/reveals he was behind everything The Clone Saga Mini-Series - 6 issues that follows the original script Amazing Spider-Man vol 2 #38 - The Conversation Marvel Knights Spider-Man 1 - 12 Doctor Octopus: Negative Exposure - Brian K Vaungh Spider-Man The Other - gives him new powers Civil War #2 - Peter reveals his identity to the world Sensational Spider-Man Annual #1 One More Day - Peter & MJ make a deal to give up their marriage to save aunt May The Amazing Spider-Man #544 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 The Sensational Spider-Man vol 2 #41 The Amazing Spider-Man #545 Amazing Spider-Man #638 - 641 - One Moment in Time  Amazing Spider-Man #655 -656 - No One Dies Superior Spider-Man Spider-Verse Spider-Men - 616 Peter meets Miles Morales Clone Conspiracy  Ultimate Spider-Man (the entire run)   Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  *We start this episode with a special message about how to donate directly to black women affected by Harvey. Here are the links you need (they're case sensitive): Donate List: Bit.Ly/SupportBlackWomenHOU Recipiant Application: Bit.Ly/SupportBWHOU %CODE_PP3% We're wrapping up our Peter Parker Character Corner with the third and final part. We go over (quickly) the introduction of Carnage and then Peter & Harry's final confrontation. Then its on the one of the most controversial storylines: The second clone saga. No matter where you fall in the debate, we can all agree things got a bit out of control. It's not all bad though since Ben Reilly has become a pretty popular character and so despite the mess, there were some good outcomes. We then get into Civil War, One More Day and where Peter is now. Our Rogue Wars character corner covers a lot of the later issues of Peter so you'll definitely want to check that out. Carnage & the Death of Harry Osborn We finished our last Character Corner with the first appearance of Venom. I personally think that his next two appearances (Amazing Spider-Man 314-317 & #346-347) are more interesting and defining for the character than issue 300. But that’s just me. Clearly the character was a hit because Marvel decided to up the ante with the introduction of Cletus Kasady & Carnage. This leads to Maximum Carnage which isn’t a very good comic book arc but an excellent and fun video game. So all isn’t lost. More interesting than Carnage is the “final” confrontation between Harry Osborn (as Green Goblin) and Peter.   The Mess that is the Second Clone Saga There’s no way around it but the second Clone Saga is a complete mess.  It’s a great example of how a decent concept can spin out of control when the original plan isn’t stuck to. Just like with Geoff John’s Blackest Night/Brightest Day, it starts off pretty decent but then the sheer number of issues and books required to get an understanding of what happens just overwhelming. That said, there’s a lot of good things from the second clone saga that get over looked. First, I think it was a great idea to have Peter thinking he was the real clone and giving up being Spider-Man in favor of Ben. Sure it probably pissed off fans at the time but I think that fans can have knee jerk reactions to change even if it’s a good overall idea. Think what happened when Otto became Spider-Man and Peter “died”. That was a great story. In this case, Ben Reilly is a really great character. It also added a great dynamic to see Ben taking on classic Spider-Man villains for the first time but struggling because the villains have evolved but he was still fighting them using his memories from the first clone saga. Also, despite the sprawl of books in the second clone saga, there are some really good mini-stories in it. Web of Death is a GREAT Doctor Octopus story And finally there is the return of Norman Osborn. Sure, it probably didn’t make a whole lot of sense and probably should have been done better. But considering all the great things that Norman has been used for since then, this is an example of taking something that was executed poorly and making it great with later stories. When you go and read the Clone Saga mini-series that Tom DeFalco and Howard Mackie wrote in 2009 that followed the original script and boiled it down to 6 issues, you can see how there was a lot of potential there. I won’t say that the second Clone Saga gets unfairly criticized because it was executed poorly but there was definitely a great story buried in there. Civil War & One More Day After the Clone Saga, Peter goes through a lot of different changes. Some of them not so great. The Others brings Peter to a weird time where he gets new spider powers like shooting organic webshooters (boooooo). He also gets something else new in his life: A decent paying job thanks to Tony Stark. Tony and Peter become close which leads to Tony creating a new suit for people (the Iron Spider suit). So it’s no surprise that Tony is able to talk Peter in taking his side during Civil War and Peter reveals his identity to the world. But as with all things Stark, it doesn’t go well and Peter switches to Captain America’s side. The thing is though: Once you reveal your identity to the world, its pretty hard to put the cat back in the bag. Remember, if Peter Parker experiences a moment of happiness, it just makes the fall even harder. After Civil War Peter is basically a fugitive and has everyone gunning not only for him but those that he loves. Which leads us to: One More Day. Again, I won’t say that I’m entirely happy with how this was executed. When Aunt May is accidentally takes a shot that was meant for Peter, it looks like May is finally about to join Uncle Ben. But Peter and MJ make a deal with Mephisto to save Aunt May with the cost being Peter & MJ’s love (marriage). Now here’s the thing: I think this story would have been better if it was MJ who was laying dying (or maybe even Peter). Because when you make it Aunt May my first thought is “Well, she is old.”  And to be fair, that point is brought up in the story but I’m still not entirely sold on it. But much like the clone saga, no matter how you feel about One More Day, a lot of great stories came out after this. By freeing up Peter from MJ, there’s a lot of new stories that come out for both characters. Superior Spider-Man We skipped a lot of the newer stories this episode but mainly because we covered them in the Rogue Wars episode. There are a lot of great stories in the back half of Amazing Spider-Man. Flowers for Rhino, The Gauntlet, Grim Hunt and more. This all leads up to the “final” confrontation between Otto and Peter with Otto actually winning. We’re going to do a Comic Book Book Club on Superior Spider-Man at some point but it’s definitely one of those stories where fans were initially pissed up front but as the story goes on it becomes clear it’s a story about why Peter Parker is Spider-Man and why it’s not as “easy” as it looks. We also get the Goblin Wars and well…Norman Osborn’s return in the clone saga might have been sloppy but, man are we glad he came back. Make sure you listen to our full episode to get more details on each of these stories. We’ll be back in a week or so with a new episode on The Inhumans (The Royal Family). Issues: Carnage Amazing Spider-Man #344 - Cletus Kasady Amazing Spider-Man #360-361 - First Appearance of Carnage The Spectacular Spider-Man #200 - Harry Osborn Dies The Second Clone Saga (won't list out all the issues, there are too many) Web of Death: Amazing Spider-Man 397, Spectacular Spider-Man 220, Amazing Spider-Man 398, Spectacular Spider-Man 221 Amazing Spider-Man #418 - Return of Norman Osborn/reveals he was behind everything The Clone Saga Mini-Series - 6 issues that follows the original script Amazing Spider-Man vol 2 #38 - The Conversation Marvel Knights Spider-Man 1 - 12 Doctor Octopus: Negative Exposure - Brian K Vaungh Spider-Man The Other - gives him new powers Civil War #2 - Peter reveals his identity to the world Sensational Spider-Man Annual #1 One More Day - Peter & MJ make a deal to give up their marriage to save aunt May The Amazing Spider-Man #544 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 The Sensational Spider-Man vol 2 #41 The Amazing Spider-Man #545 Amazing Spider-Man #638 - 641 - One Moment in Time  Amazing Spider-Man #655 -656 - No One Dies Superior Spider-Man Spider-Verse Spider-Men - 616 Peter meets Miles Morales Clone Conspiracy  Ultimate Spider-Man (the entire run)   Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  Marvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/awesome-con-artist-spotlight-ashley-gonzales-zeefa-studio/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:55:14 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=517522 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/awesome-con-artist-spotlight-ashley-gonzales-zeefa-studio/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/awesome-con-artist-spotlight-ashley-gonzales-zeefa-studio/feed/ 0 Welcome back to another artist spotlight from Awesome Con 2017.  This time I sit down with Ashley Gonzales of Zeefa Studio, an artist whose fantasy based pieces find their way into your spirit.  We discuss her journey as an artist, her affinity for fantasy based pieces, Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 (come on, EVERYONE is talking about THAT ending), her commission work, and the importance of family support in the life of an artist pursuing their dream. Find Ashley online at www.zeefastudio.com Facebook: ZeefaStudio Instagram: @zeefa %CODE_ZEEFA% MTR Network online: www.MTRNetwork.net Twitter: @TheMTRnetwork and @TheDrIsIn2015   MTR Network full false Welcome back to another artist spotlight from Awesome Con 2017.  This time I sit down with Ashley Gonzales of Zeefa Studio, an artist whose fantasy based pieces find their way into your spirit.  We discuss her journey as an artist, her affinity for fantasy based pieces, Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 (come on, EVERYONE is talking about THAT ending), her commission work, and the importance of family support in the life of an artist pursuing their dream. Find Ashley online at www.zeefastudio.com Facebook: ZeefaStudio Instagram: @zeefa %CODE_ZEEFA% MTR Network online: www.MTRNetwork.net Twitter: @TheMTRnetwork and @TheDrIsIn2015  Welcome back to another artist spotlight from Awesome Con 2017.  This time I sit down with Ashley Gonzales of Zeefa Studio, an artist whose fantasy based pieces find their way into your spirit.  We discuss her journey as an artist, her affinity for fantasy based pieces, Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 (come on, EVERYONE is talking about THAT ending), her commission work, and the importance of family support in the life of an artist pursuing their dream. Find Ashley online at www.zeefastudio.com Facebook: ZeefaStudio Instagram: @zeefa %CODE_ZEEFA% MTR Network online: www.MTRNetwork.net Twitter: @TheMTRnetwork and @TheDrIsIn2015  AwesomeCon 2017, Creator Spotlight, Interview https://www.mtrnetwork.net/confusing-history-hawkman/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:02:55 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=517499 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/confusing-history-hawkman/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/confusing-history-hawkman/feed/ 0 We took a little break but we’re finally back with another Character Corner. We still have to finish up our Peter Parker series but we wanted to take a bit of a detour from Marvel and head over to DC and cover one of the most confusing comic book character histories ever: Hawkman. Now you may be asking yourself “Why Hawkman? Why now?” And that’s a very valid question. Why would we tackle one of the most confusing comic book characters of all time at this point? The answer is simple: Scott Snyder’s Dark Knights: Metal. Snyder wrote an incredible 52 issues of Batman during New 52 and he’s now back with a series that not only answers questions about Batman but also Hawkman, Nth Metal and the rest of the DC Multiverse. While it’s a daunting task to take on Hawkman’s history (one that rarely works out), Snyder definitely has our attention with the first issue of Metal, as well as the preludes Dark Days: The Forge and The Casting. Carter Hall & the Golden Age Hawkman starts off relatively simple. Carter Hall first appears in Flash Comics #1 in 1940 as an archaeologist. After finding and touching an ancient knife that Egyptian priest Hath-Set used to kill his past self, Hall regains his memories of his past life. He realizes he is the reincarnation of Egyptian Prince Khufu. He meets up with Shiera, a woman who reminds him of a woman he saw in his dreams as Khufu who he believes to be Princess Chay-Ara, his long lost love. Using the mysterious metal, Nth Metal, they form harnesses that give them the power of flight. Throughout the years Nth metal has taken on many different qualities, from powering the harnesses the Hawks wear granting them flight to increased strength, regeneration powers and more. Silver Age Space Cop The Silver Age of DC comics brought us new versions of older Golden Age characters. Barry Allen replaces the Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick. Hal Jordan becomes the new Green Lantern replacing Alan Scott. The same happens to Hawkman, except DC gets a bit weird. Instead of making an entire new and easily distinguishable character, Brave and the Bold #34 debuts Katar Hol as the new Hawkman. Katar is an alien law enforcement officer from the planet Thanagar. Even worse, Katar and his wife Shayara (they didn’t even try with the names) take on the names Carter Hall and Shiera Saunders as their human secret identities. Adding even more confusion, Silver Age Carter and Shiera also work as archaeologists in a museum. Thus marking the beginning of the confusing history of Hawkman. See, Crisis On Infinite Earths establishes that both Katar Hol (using the alias Carter Hall) and the original Golden Age Carter Hall exist and operate (even met a few times). So now readers have two different Carter Halls to keep track of. But don’t worry, it gets even worse and more confusing. Hawkworld & Things Get Weird (well…weirder) In 1989,  Tim Truman creates a three-issue miniseries called Hawkworld that seemingly retells the origin story of Katar Hol. The mini-series is later turned into an ongoing series written by John Ostrander. It’s a dark, gritty sto ry that gives us the hard-nosed origin of the Thanagarian cop. It’s really good and a recommended read. There’s only one problem: Instead of making this story a simple retelling of Hol’s origin, DC decides that this story was IN canon and happening currently. Problem with that was there was already a Katar Hol running around who was a member of the Justice League International. To fix that, DC claims that the first Katar Hol was actually a deep cover Thanagarian Agent named Fel Andar who married Sharon Parker, an Earth woman who was later mind wiped to believe she was Hawkwoman.  Andar is later exposed and after killing Sharon, returns to Thanagar leaving behind their son Charlie to later cause Hawkman & Hawkgirl all kinds of problems (but now we’re getting ahead of ourselves). Now having made a complete and utter mess of Hawkman’s history, in an effort to clean it up, Katar Hol, Carter Hall and Shiera Sanders (for no reason) are merged into a new “Hawk God” during Zero Hour. Hawk God eventually goes crazy (as does anyone who attempts to cram all of Hawkman’s history into one brain) and Carter Hall and Katar Hol are lost to limbo. A new unrelated Hawkman replacement is create by Grant Morrison (Zauriel) but thankfully, the connections are never really sold and DC showing some uncharacteristic restraint, deems Hawkman “off-limits” as to not confuse the characters history any more. Geoff Johns & The Return of Hawkman Enter Geoff Johns, the guy DC calls when they’ve broken their character’s history and need a repair man.  Johns, working with David Goyer help resurrect Hawkgirl and Hawkman giving them a much needed history retcon. First Goyer brings back Hawkgirl with Kendra Saunders (Nope, DC can’t help themselves with the similar names for characters). Kendra is revealed to be the reincarnation of Shiera Sanders, the original Hawkgirl. Next, Goyer and Johns write  JSA: The Return of Hawkman (JSA #16 – 25) which brings back Carter Hall as Hawkman. Carter is brought back in what appears to be the younger Katar Hol’s body but with all of his memories of both Carter & Katar (including all of Carter’s past lives). Johns goes on to write Hawkman Volume 4 through issue #25. This is the first series since the Golden Age to The entire run of Volume 4 of Hawkman is pretty solid. At issue #50 the series becomes Hawkgirl and continues on for ten more issues and sets up a logical conclusion to the story of Carter and Kendra/Shiera. All-in-all volume 4 does a pretty good job of making sense of the confusing history of Hawkman (and to a lesser extent Hawkgirl). So of course, like a child picking at a healed wound, DC had to fuck that up. I love most of Geoff Johns writing and while I can see where the concepts of Blackest Night/Brightest Day were going, it clearly spun completely out of control. Carter and Kendra are killed then brought back then Kendra is killed but Sheira returns…its all very confusing and unnecessary after what should have been the end in Volume 4 of Hawkman/Hawkgirl. But it gets worse. In comes New 52 which brings Katar Hol back as Hawkman, erases the Halls from memory. Recently this Katar Hol was killed in the Death of Hawkman story arc paving the way (one can hope) for Snyder’s Metal to bring back Carter Hall. I know that I’ve skipped over a bunch here but we cover everything in more detail on the latest Character Corner episode so make sure you download/stream that episode to get all the confusing details. Well be back sooner than later to talk about the rest of Peter Parker (because we hate ourselves next episode will dive deep into The Clone Saga). Stay tuned. Key Issues: Flash Comics #1 - First Appearances of Carter Hall and Shiera Sanders Brave and the Bold #34 - First Appearances of Katar Hol and Shayera Thal/Hol Crisis on Infinite Earths The Shadow War of Hawkman Hawkworld - Tim Truman's mini-series Hawkworld - John Ostrander's ongoing series Zero Hour: Crisis in Time - Merges Carter, Katar and Shiera JSA Secret Files #1 - First appearance of Kendra Saunders JSA The Return of Hawkman (Issues #16 - 25)- Carter Hall returns Black Reign Hawkman Volume 4 Issues 1 - 25 Geoff Johns Run  Issues #43- 45 - Charlie Parker reveals that Fel Andar was his father Issues #47 - 49 - Rann/Thanagar War Issue #50 becomes Hawkgirl Hawkgirl Issue #60 - Kendra/Shiera defeat Hath Set, ending the curse Dark Knights: Metal Dark Days: The Forge Dark Days: The Casting Dark Knights Metal #1 Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site   MTR Network full false We took a little break but we’re finally back with another Character Corner. We still have to finish up our Peter Parker series but we wanted to take a bit of a detour from Marvel and head over to DC and cover one of the most confusing comic book character histories ever: Hawkman. Now you may be asking yourself “Why Hawkman? Why now?” And that’s a very valid question. Why would we tackle one of the most confusing comic book characters of all time at this point? The answer is simple: Scott Snyder’s Dark Knights: Metal. Snyder wrote an incredible 52 issues of Batman during New 52 and he’s now back with a series that not only answers questions about Batman but also Hawkman, Nth Metal and the rest of the DC Multiverse. While it’s a daunting task to take on Hawkman’s history (one that rarely works out), Snyder definitely has our attention with the first issue of Metal, as well as the preludes Dark Days: The Forge and The Casting. Carter Hall & the Golden Age Hawkman starts off relatively simple. Carter Hall first appears in Flash Comics #1 in 1940 as an archaeologist. After finding and touching an ancient knife that Egyptian priest Hath-Set used to kill his past self, Hall regains his memories of his past life. He realizes he is the reincarnation of Egyptian Prince Khufu. He meets up with Shiera, a woman who reminds him of a woman he saw in his dreams as Khufu who he believes to be Princess Chay-Ara, his long lost love. Using the mysterious metal, Nth Metal, they form harnesses that give them the power of flight. Throughout the years Nth metal has taken on many different qualities, from powering the harnesses the Hawks wear granting them flight to increased strength, regeneration powers and more. Silver Age Space Cop The Silver Age of DC comics brought us new versions of older Golden Age characters. Barry Allen replaces the Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick. Hal Jordan becomes the new Green Lantern replacing Alan Scott. The same happens to Hawkman, except DC gets a bit weird. Instead of making an entire new and easily distinguishable character, Brave and the Bold #34 debuts Katar Hol as the new Hawkman. Katar is an alien law enforcement officer from the planet Thanagar. Even worse, Katar and his wife Shayara (they didn’t even try with the names) take on the names Carter Hall and Shiera Saunders as their human secret identities. Adding even more confusion, Silver Age Carter and Shiera also work as archaeologists in a museum. Thus marking the beginning of the confusing history of Hawkman. See, Crisis On Infinite Earths establishes that both Katar Hol (using the alias Carter Hall) and the original Golden Age Carter Hall exist and operate (even met a few times). So now readers have two different Carter Halls to keep track of. But don’t worry, it gets even worse and more confusing. Hawkworld & Things Get Weird (well…weirder) In 1989,  Tim Truman creates a three-issue miniseries called Hawkworld that seemingly retells the origin story of Katar Hol. The mini-series is later turned into an ongoing series written by John Ostrander. It’s a dark, gritty sto ry that gives us the hard-nosed origin of the Thanagarian cop. It’s really good and a recommended read. There’s only one problem: Instead of making this story a simple retelling of Hol’s origin, DC decides that this story was IN canon and happening currently. Problem with that was there was already a Katar Hol running around who was a member of the Justice League International. To fix that, DC claims that the first Katar Hol was actually a deep cover Thanagarian Agent named Fel Andar who married Sharon Parker, an Earth woman who was later mind wiped to believe she was Hawkwoman.  Andar is later exposed and after killing Sharon, returns to Thanagar leaving behind their son Charlie to later cause Hawkman & Hawkgirl all kinds of problems (but now we’re getting ahead of ourselves). Now having made a complete and utter mess of Hawkman’s history, in an effort to clean it up, Katar Hol, Carter Hall and Shiera Sanders (for no reason) are merged into a new “Hawk God” during Zero Hour. Hawk God eventually goes crazy (as does anyone who attempts to cram all of Hawkman’s history into one brain) and Carter Hall and Katar Hol are lost to limbo. A new unrelated Hawkman replacement is create by Grant Morrison (Zauriel) but thankfully, the connections are never really sold and DC showing some uncharacteristic restraint, deems Hawkman “off-limits” as to not confuse the characters history any more. Geoff Johns & The Return of Hawkman Enter Geoff Johns, the guy DC calls when they’ve broken their character’s history and need a repair man.  Johns, working with David Goyer help resurrect Hawkgirl and Hawkman giving them a much needed history retcon. First Goyer brings back Hawkgirl with Kendra Saunders (Nope, DC can’t help themselves with the similar names for characters). Kendra is revealed to be the reincarnation of Shiera Sanders, the original Hawkgirl. Next, Goyer and Johns write  JSA: The Return of Hawkman (JSA #16 – 25) which brings back Carter Hall as Hawkman. Carter is brought back in what appears to be the younger Katar Hol’s body but with all of his memories of both Carter & Katar (including all of Carter’s past lives). Johns goes on to write Hawkman Volume 4 through issue #25. This is the first series since the Golden Age to The entire run of Volume 4 of Hawkman is pretty solid. At issue #50 the series becomes Hawkgirl and continues on for ten more issues and sets up a logical conclusion to the story of Carter and Kendra/Shiera. All-in-all volume 4 does a pretty good job of making sense of the confusing history of Hawkman (and to a lesser extent Hawkgirl). So of course, like a child picking at a healed wound, DC had to fuck that up. I love most of Geoff Johns writing and while I can see where the concepts of Blackest Night/Brightest Day were going, it clearly spun completely out of control. Carter and Kendra are killed then brought back then Kendra is killed but Sheira returns…its all very confusing and unnecessary after what should have been the end in Volume 4 of Hawkman/Hawkgirl. But it gets worse. In comes New 52 which brings Katar Hol back as Hawkman, erases the Halls from memory. Recently this Katar Hol was killed in the Death of Hawkman story arc paving the way (one can hope) for Snyder’s Metal to bring back Carter Hall. I know that I’ve skipped over a bunch here but we cover everything in more detail on the latest Character Corner episode so make sure you download/stream that episode to get all the confusing details. Well be back sooner than later to talk about the rest of Peter Parker (because we hate ourselves next episode will dive deep into The Clone Saga). Stay tuned. Key Issues: Flash Comics #1 - First Appearances of Carter Hall and Shiera Sanders Brave and the Bold #34 - First Appearances of Katar Hol and Shayera Thal/Hol Crisis on Infinite Earths The Shadow War of Hawkman Hawkworld - Tim Truman's mini-series Hawkworld - John Ostrander's ongoing series Zero Hour: Crisis in Time - Merges Carter, Katar and Shiera JSA Secret Files #1 - First appearance of Kendra Saunders JSA The Return of Hawkman (Issues #16 - 25)- Carter Hall returns Black Reign Hawkman Volume 4 Issues 1 - 25 Geoff Johns Run  Issues #43- 45 - Charlie Parker reveals that Fel Andar was his father Issues #47 - 49 - Rann/Thanagar War Issue #50 becomes Hawkgirl Hawkgirl Issue #60 - Kendra/Shiera defeat Hath Set, ending the curse Dark Knights: Metal Dark Days: The Forge Dark Days: The Casting Dark Knights Metal #1 Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  We took a little break but we’re finally back with another Character Corner. We still have to finish up our Peter Parker series but we wanted to take a bit of a detour from Marvel and head over to DC and cover one of the most confusing comic book character histories ever: Hawkman. Now you may be asking yourself “Why Hawkman? Why now?” And that’s a very valid question. Why would we tackle one of the most confusing comic book characters of all time at this point? The answer is simple: Scott Snyder’s Dark Knights: Metal. Snyder wrote an incredible 52 issues of Batman during New 52 and he’s now back with a series that not only answers questions about Batman but also Hawkman, Nth Metal and the rest of the DC Multiverse. While it’s a daunting task to take on Hawkman’s history (one that rarely works out), Snyder definitely has our attention with the first issue of Metal, as well as the preludes Dark Days: The Forge and The Casting. Carter Hall & the Golden Age Hawkman starts off relatively simple. Carter Hall first appears in Flash Comics #1 in 1940 as an archaeologist. After finding and touching an ancient knife that Egyptian priest Hath-Set used to kill his past self, Hall regains his memories of his past life. He realizes he is the reincarnation of Egyptian Prince Khufu. He meets up with Shiera, a woman who reminds him of a woman he saw in his dreams as Khufu who he believes to be Princess Chay-Ara, his long lost love. Using the mysterious metal, Nth Metal, they form harnesses that give them the power of flight. Throughout the years Nth metal has taken on many different qualities, from powering the harnesses the Hawks wear granting them flight to increased strength, regeneration powers and more. Silver Age Space Cop The Silver Age of DC comics brought us new versions of older Golden Age characters. Barry Allen replaces the Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick. Hal Jordan becomes the new Green Lantern replacing Alan Scott. The same happens to Hawkman, except DC gets a bit weird. Instead of making an entire new and easily distinguishable character, Brave and the Bold #34 debuts Katar Hol as the new Hawkman. Katar is an alien law enforcement officer from the planet Thanagar. Even worse, Katar and his wife Shayara (they didn’t even try with the names) take on the names Carter Hall and Shiera Saunders as their human secret identities. Adding even more confusion, Silver Age Carter and Shiera also work as archaeologists in a museum. Thus marking the beginning of the confusing history of Hawkman. See, Crisis On Infinite Earths establishes that both Katar Hol (using the alias Carter Hall) and the original Golden Age Carter Hall exist and operate (even met a few times). So now readers have two different Carter Halls to keep track of. But don’t worry, it gets even worse and more confusing. Hawkworld & Things Get Weird (well…weirder) In 1989,  Tim Truman creates a three-issue miniseries called Hawkworld that seemingly retells the origin story of Katar Hol. The mini-series is later turned into an ongoing series written by John Ostrander. It’s a dark, gritty sto ry that gives us the hard-nosed origin of the Thanagarian cop. It’s really good and a recommended read. There’s only one problem: Instead of making this story a simple retelling of Hol’s origin, DC decides that this story was IN canon and happening currently. Problem with that was there was already a Katar Hol running around who was a member of the Justice League International. To fix that, DC claims that the first Katar Hol was actually a deep cover Thanagarian Agent named Fel Andar who married Sharon Parker, an Earth woman who was later mind wiped to believe she was Hawkwoman.  Andar is later exposed and after killing Sharon, returns to Thanagar leaving behind their son Charlie to later cause Hawkman & Hawkgirl all kinds of problems (but now we’re getting ahead of ourselves). Now having made a complete and utter mess of Hawkman’s history, in an effort to clean it up, Katar Hol, Carter Hall and Shiera Sanders (for no reason) are merged into a new “Hawk God” during Zero Hour. Hawk God eventually goes crazy (as does anyone who attempts to cram all of Hawkman’s history into one brain) and Carter Hall and Katar Hol are lost to limbo. A new unrelated Hawkman replacement is create by Grant Morrison (Zauriel) but thankfully, the connections are never really sold and DC showing some uncharacteristic restraint, deems Hawkman “off-limits” as to not confuse the characters history any more. Geoff Johns & The Return of Hawkman Enter Geoff Johns, the guy DC calls when they’ve broken their character’s history and need a repair man.  Johns, working with David Goyer help resurrect Hawkgirl and Hawkman giving them a much needed history retcon. First Goyer brings back Hawkgirl with Kendra Saunders (Nope, DC can’t help themselves with the similar names for characters). Kendra is revealed to be the reincarnation of Shiera Sanders, the original Hawkgirl. Next, Goyer and Johns write  JSA: The Return of Hawkman (JSA #16 – 25) which brings back Carter Hall as Hawkman. Carter is brought back in what appears to be the younger Katar Hol’s body but with all of his memories of both Carter & Katar (including all of Carter’s past lives). Johns goes on to write Hawkman Volume 4 through issue #25. This is the first series since the Golden Age to The entire run of Volume 4 of Hawkman is pretty solid. At issue #50 the series becomes Hawkgirl and continues on for ten more issues and sets up a logical conclusion to the story of Carter and Kendra/Shiera. All-in-all volume 4 does a pretty good job of making sense of the confusing history of Hawkman (and to a lesser extent Hawkgirl). So of course, like a child picking at a healed wound, DC had to fuck that up. I love most of Geoff Johns writing and while I can see where the concepts of Blackest Night/Brightest Day were going, it clearly spun completely out of control. Carter and Kendra are killed then brought back then Kendra is killed but Sheira returns…its all very confusing and unnecessary after what should have been the end in Volume 4 of Hawkman/Hawkgirl. But it gets worse. In comes New 52 which brings Katar Hol back as Hawkman, erases the Halls from memory. Recently this Katar Hol was killed in the Death of Hawkman story arc paving the way (one can hope) for Snyder’s Metal to bring back Carter Hall. I know that I’ve skipped over a bunch here but we cover everything in more detail on the latest Character Corner episode so make sure you download/stream that episode to get all the confusing details. Well be back sooner than later to talk about the rest of Peter Parker (because we hate ourselves next episode will dive deep into The Clone Saga). Stay tuned. Key Issues: Flash Comics #1 - First Appearances of Carter Hall and Shiera Sanders Brave and the Bold #34 - First Appearances of Katar Hol and Shayera Thal/Hol Crisis on Infinite Earths The Shadow War of Hawkman Hawkworld - Tim Truman's mini-series Hawkworld - John Ostrander's ongoing series Zero Hour: Crisis in Time - Merges Carter, Katar and Shiera JSA Secret Files #1 - First appearance of Kendra Saunders JSA The Return of Hawkman (Issues #16 - 25)- Carter Hall returns Black Reign Hawkman Volume 4 Issues 1 - 25 Geoff Johns Run  Issues #43- 45 - Charlie Parker reveals that Fel Andar was his father Issues #47 - 49 - Rann/Thanagar War Issue #50 becomes Hawkgirl Hawkgirl Issue #60 - Kendra/Shiera defeat Hath Set, ending the curse Dark Knights: Metal Dark Days: The Forge Dark Days: The Casting Dark Knights Metal #1 Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  DC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/awesome-con-artist-spotlight-pbs-media-art-way-alliance/ Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:26:24 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=517398 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/awesome-con-artist-spotlight-pbs-media-art-way-alliance/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/awesome-con-artist-spotlight-pbs-media-art-way-alliance/feed/ 0 One of my goals at Awesome Con this year was to find and highlight creatives of color who were engaged in inspiring and interesting pursuits.  There were so many individuals at the convention this year involved in outreach and development.  I was able to sit down with two representatives from a few of these organizations. PBS Media Creative Director Naseed Gifted talked to me about the organization and their new graphic novel PB Soldier, which Gifted created.  The novel is drawn and colored by Abel Garcia. PB Soldier follows Nat Cummings, a hacker turned government operative who finds himself in the middle of an intrigue he must extract himself from before it is too late. Billed as The Bourne Identity meets V is for Vendetta, Cummings' adventures takes him and the reader all over the world.  We also discuss the importance of representation and connecting youth with the material that they are interested in by cultivating their interest in creating art.  Find out more about their graphic novel and their outreach efforts by visiting their website at www.pbsmediastudios.com. Art Way Alliance Communications Director Sierra Dangerfield-Harris sat down with me to discuss the mission of the nonprofit, it's diverse artist staff, and the importance of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) to the K-12 educational system and how their organization seeks to promote this creativity in youth of the D.C. area.  If you would like to assist or have their artists visit your venue, information is available at their website at www.artwayalliance.org. I hope you enjoy the interviews with these engaged and talented individuals. %CODE_PBS% MTR Network full false 47:10 One of my goals at Awesome Con this year was to find and highlight creatives of color who were engaged in inspiring and interesting pursuits.  There were so many individuals at the convention this year involved in outreach and development.  I was able to sit down with two representatives from a few of these organizations. PBS Media Creative Director Naseed Gifted talked to me about the organization and their new graphic novel PB Soldier, which Gifted created.  The novel is drawn and colored by Abel Garcia. PB Soldier follows Nat Cummings, a hacker turned government operative who finds himself in the middle of an intrigue he must extract himself from before it is too late. Billed as The Bourne Identity meets V is for Vendetta, Cummings' adventures takes him and the reader all over the world.  We also discuss the importance of representation and connecting youth with the material that they are interested in by cultivating their interest in creating art.  Find out more about their graphic novel and their outreach efforts by visiting their website at www.pbsmediastudios.com. Art Way Alliance Communications Director Sierra Dangerfield-Harris sat down with me to discuss the mission of the nonprofit, it's diverse artist staff, and the importance of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) to the K-12 educational system and how their organization seeks to promote this creativity in youth of the D.C. area.  If you would like to assist or have their artists visit your venue, information is available at their website at www.artwayalliance.org. I hope you enjoy the interviews with these engaged and talented individuals. %CODE_PBS%One of my goals at Awesome Con this year was to find and highlight creatives of color who were engaged in inspiring and interesting pursuits.  There were so many individuals at the convention this year involved in outreach and development.  I was able to sit down with two representatives from a few of these organizations. PBS Media Creative Director Naseed Gifted talked to me about the organization and their new graphic novel PB Soldier, which Gifted created.  The novel is drawn and colored by Abel Garcia. PB Soldier follows Nat Cummings, a hacker turned government operative who finds himself in the middle of an intrigue he must extract himself from before it is too late. Billed as The Bourne Identity meets V is for Vendetta, Cummings' adventures takes him and the reader all over the world.  We also discuss the importance of representation and connecting youth with the material that they are interested in by cultivating their interest in creating art.  Find out more about their graphic novel and their outreach efforts by visiting their website at www.pbsmediastudios.com. Art Way Alliance Communications Director Sierra Dangerfield-Harris sat down with me to discuss the mission of the nonprofit, it's diverse artist staff, and the importance of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) to the K-12 educational system and how their organization seeks to promote this creativity in youth of the D.C. area.  If you would like to assist or have their artists visit your venue, information is available at their website at www.artwayalliance.org. I hope you enjoy the interviews with these engaged and talented individuals. %CODE_PBS%AwesomeCon 2017, Creator Spotlight, Interview, Other https://www.mtrnetwork.net/peter-parker-part-2-hobgoblin-saga-kravens-last-hunt-venom/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:19:37 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=345608 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/peter-parker-part-2-hobgoblin-saga-kravens-last-hunt-venom/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/peter-parker-part-2-hobgoblin-saga-kravens-last-hunt-venom/feed/ 0 We’re back for part 2 of our Character Corner series on the history of Peter Parker as Spider-Man. Our first part covered the teenage years of Peter Parker, the death of Gwen Stacy and the original Clone Saga. This second part covers even more as Peter grows up and as Marvel increases the Spider-Man brand. By this time there are now four ongoing Spider-Man titles: Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Team-Up (1972) Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) Web of Spider-Man (1985) Peter’s Love Life We tend to oversimplify the love life of Peter Parker into just Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson. But the truth is, Peter not only had a very complex love life, many of the women in his life stick around and have a big impact on his life. When covering his teenage years, you see Peter deal with Liz Allan, Betty Brant, MJ and obviously, Gwen Stacy. Moving forward into his 20’s, these women continue to be involved in various ways. Liz becomes the wife of Harry Osborn. Betty marries Ned Leeds and later has an affair with Flash Thompson becoming tangled up in the saga of the Hobgoblin. This time also adds in Felicia Hardy, Black Cat. Felicia becomes almost a kindred spirit for Peter at this time when they first fall for each other in their costumes. Spectacular Spider-Man issues 73-79 take place during the war between the Owl and Doctor Octopus and Spider-Man & Black Cat are caught in the middle. It’s during this time that Peter confesses that he’s fallen in love with Felicia. Peter also really pisses of Doctor Octopus after he rips out his mechanical arms. Octavius then vows revenge against Peter and Felicia in a chilling panel. Peter frequently bounces between Felicia and MJ during this time not knowing who to really settle on. He eventually ends up proposing to MJ (after a previously failed attempt) and they get marred in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21. But during this issue you see that Peter still struggles with leaving behind the memory of and moving on from Gwen Stacy.   The Death of Jean DeWolff The death of Captain Jean DeWolff is covered in Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110 and it is a dark and gritty story. DeWolff is killed by a serial killer named Sin-Eater who also kills a Judge in front of Matt Murdock and murders a preacher. Peter takes the death of Jean DeWolff personally, not only because she always treated him fairly but because he later founds out, she was actually a fan of Spider-Man. It’s then revealed that Sin-Eater is actually another officer in the police department, Stanley Carter. Peter’s anger at Sin-Eater and violence puts him at odds with Daredevil. The end of this arc comes with Spider-Man and Daredevil revealing each other’s alter egos to each other. The story doesn’t end there. Marvel does a great job with seeding long term Spider-Man stories. The true ending of the death of Jean DeWolff comes 22 issues later in issue #132 when Stanley Carter is released from a mental hospital after treatment. Spider-Man shows up at Carter’s new house to threaten him, only to find that Carter can barely walk. Carter reveals that in their last confrontation, Spider-Man beat him so bad he permanently caused damage. But in a surprise, Carter doesn’t blame Spider-Man and actually thanks him because if not for the beating, Carter might not have been able to shake the Sin-Eater persona. What follows is a dark tale of Spider-Man coming to terms with the fact that he can do serious damage to his enemies when he fights and doubting himself and Carter trying to keep the Sin-Eater persona from coming back. The Hobgoblin Saga The Hobgoblin doesn’t get enough credit for being a great Spider-Man villain. I’m sure we sold him short in our Rogue War character corner. The mystery of was who the real Hobgoblin is one of the longest, if not the longest, mysteries in comic books. The true identity of the real Hobgoblin wasn’t really revealed until Roger Stern came back in 1997 with Spider-Man: The Hobgoblin Lives. But before then, the Hobgoblin shows up as a sane and much more deadly Green Goblin. The concept was basically: What if Norman Osborn wasn’t crazy and actually had time to perfect some of his more devious devices, formulas and plans. The Hobgoblin proves to be not only a deadly foe for Spider-Man physically but one that could mentally wear Peter down because Peter could never figure out who he was. Due to using brainwashing techniques, we get several candidates that are close to Peter and lead to even more torment for him. Stern eventually reveals that the mastermind behind the Hobgoblin was Roderick Kingsley the entire time. Before then, we see several brain washed people take up the mask: Arnold Donovan Flash Thompson Ned Leeds Jason Macendale (He wasn’t brainwashed but took over after Ned Leeds was killed) The end of the Hobgoblin Saga (reveal Ned Leeds) also runs during Gang War, where several criminals try to fill the void left by Kingpin who has disappeared. It’s a great story that shows that the Kingpin is sometimes a necessary evil. Of course Peter doesn’t it see it that way and this once again draws him into conflict with Daredevil who is going with the lesser of several evils in helping the Kingpin. Kraven’s Last Hunt This is probably one of the best Spider-Man stories ever told. If you love Empire Strikes Back because “the villain wins” then you should love Kraven’s Last Hunt. Simply put: Kraven wins. Kraven defeats Spider-Man, “kills him” then puts on the suit and captures Vermin single handily, something Spider-Man couldn’t do. When Peter is revived 2 weeks later, Kraven has found peace. Kraven no longer wants to fight Spider-Man, telling him that he’s already defeated him then became him, proving to be superior. Kraven then takes his own life, going out believing that he is superior to Spider-Man. But this story is also a great character dive into Peter Parker. There are some great panels where Peter embraces the fact that while being Peter Parker is a weakness, it’s also where he gets his strength. Alien Symbiote and Venom We end with the appearance of the alien symbiote and eventually Venom. Amazing Spider-Man #252 is the first appearance of Peter in the black alien costume. The origin of this costume wasn’t released until a few months later with Secret Wars #8 when Peter finds the costume after being kidnapped along with other heroes and villains by the Beyonder. Now there’s sometimes a little confusion about how long Peter actually had the Alien costume. In issue #258, Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four reveal to Peter that the costume is actually alive and help him to remove it. While the symbiote is stored at the Baxter Building, Peter does end up wearing a black costume that looks exactly like the alien one. But that’s from Spectacular Spider-Man #99 when Felicia (Black Cat) makes Peter a costume based off the alien design. In Web of Spider-Man #1, the costume comes back and tricks peter into putting it on. That’s where the infamous scene of Peter removing the costume using the sounds from the bells ringing in the bell tower comes from. Peter continues to wear the non-alien black costume up until Venom shows up in issue #299-300 and scares the life out MJ. We’ll cover more of venom and the symbiote in a future character corner but you can listen to more on the Rogue War episode we did.   So now we have 300 issues of Amazing Spider-Man in the bag. Next time we’ll take a bit of a break from comics and go into discussing Peter Parker in other media (cartoons, live action movies, etc). Stay tuned and make sure you check out the list of comics we read below. Issues: Peter’s Love Life Black Cat Amazing Spider-Man  #194 MJ Amazing Spider-Man #183 – first proposal to MJ Amazing Spider-Man #290 - Second proposal to MJ Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 - marriage The Owl/Octopus War Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #73-79 The Death of Jean DeWolff -  Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110 Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #134 - 136 The Hobgoblin saga Amazing Spider-Man  #238-239 - First Appearance of Hobgoblin Amazing Spider-Man #244-245 - Sets up Lefty Donovan & gets Hobgoblin Osborn's formula Amazing Spider-Man #249-251 Gang War Amazing Spider-Man #284 - 289 Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives Kraven's Last Hunt Web of Spider-Man #31-32 Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #131 -132 The Alien/Black Costume Amazing Spider-Man #252 - First appearance Secret Wars #8 - origin Amazing Spider-Man #258 - Gets it removed with help of the FF4 Spectacular Spider-Man #99 - Black Cat makes a black costume for Spider-Man Web of Spider-Man #1 - Symbiote tricks Peter into putting it back on Amazing Spider-Man #299 - Venom Cameo Amazing Spider-Man #300 - Venom full appearance Random issues Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 - Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut Amazing Sppider-Man #248 - The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man   Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site   MTR Network full false 2:14:28 We’re back for part 2 of our Character Corner series on the history of Peter Parker as Spider-Man. Our first part covered the teenage years of Peter Parker, the death of Gwen Stacy and the original Clone Saga. This second part covers even more as Peter grows up and as Marvel increases the Spider-Man brand. By this time there are now four ongoing Spider-Man titles: Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Team-Up (1972) Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) Web of Spider-Man (1985) Peter’s Love Life We tend to oversimplify the love life of Peter Parker into just Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson. But the truth is, Peter not only had a very complex love life, many of the women in his life stick around and have a big impact on his life. When covering his teenage years, you see Peter deal with Liz Allan, Betty Brant, MJ and obviously, Gwen Stacy. Moving forward into his 20’s, these women continue to be involved in various ways. Liz becomes the wife of Harry Osborn. Betty marries Ned Leeds and later has an affair with Flash Thompson becoming tangled up in the saga of the Hobgoblin. This time also adds in Felicia Hardy, Black Cat. Felicia becomes almost a kindred spirit for Peter at this time when they first fall for each other in their costumes. Spectacular Spider-Man issues 73-79 take place during the war between the Owl and Doctor Octopus and Spider-Man & Black Cat are caught in the middle. It’s during this time that Peter confesses that he’s fallen in love with Felicia. Peter also really pisses of Doctor Octopus after he rips out his mechanical arms. Octavius then vows revenge against Peter and Felicia in a chilling panel. Peter frequently bounces between Felicia and MJ during this time not knowing who to really settle on. He eventually ends up proposing to MJ (after a previously failed attempt) and they get marred in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21. But during this issue you see that Peter still struggles with leaving behind the memory of and moving on from Gwen Stacy.   The Death of Jean DeWolff The death of Captain Jean DeWolff is covered in Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110 and it is a dark and gritty story. DeWolff is killed by a serial killer named Sin-Eater who also kills a Judge in front of Matt Murdock and murders a preacher. Peter takes the death of Jean DeWolff personally, not only because she always treated him fairly but because he later founds out, she was actually a fan of Spider-Man. It’s then revealed that Sin-Eater is actually another officer in the police department, Stanley Carter. Peter’s anger at Sin-Eater and violence puts him at odds with Daredevil. The end of this arc comes with Spider-Man and Daredevil revealing each other’s alter egos to each other. The story doesn’t end there. Marvel does a great job with seeding long term Spider-Man stories. The true ending of the death of Jean DeWolff comes 22 issues later in issue #132 when Stanley Carter is released from a mental hospital after treatment. Spider-Man shows up at Carter’s new house to threaten him, only to find that Carter can barely walk. Carter reveals that in their last confrontation, Spider-Man beat him so bad he permanently caused damage. But in a surprise, Carter doesn’t blame Spider-Man and actually thanks him because if not for the beating, Carter might not have been able to shake the Sin-Eater persona. What follows is a dark tale of Spider-Man coming to terms with the fact that he can do serious damage to his enemies when he fights and doubting himself and Carter trying to keep the Sin-Eater persona from coming back. The Hobgoblin Saga The Hobgoblin doesn’t get enough credit for being a great Spider-Man villain. I’m sure we sold him short in our Rogue War character corner. The mystery of was who the real Hobgoblin is one of the longest, if not the longest, mysteries in comic books. The true identity of the real Hobgoblin wasn’t really revealed until Roger Stern came back in 1997 with Spider-Man: The Hobgoblin Lives. But before then, the Hobgoblin shows up as a sane and much more deadly Green Goblin. The concept was basically: What if Norman Osborn wasn’t crazy and actually had time to perfect some of his more devious devices, formulas and plans. The Hobgoblin proves to be not only a deadly foe for Spider-Man physically but one that could mentally wear Peter down because Peter could never figure out who he was. Due to using brainwashing techniques, we get several candidates that are close to Peter and lead to even more torment for him. Stern eventually reveals that the mastermind behind the Hobgoblin was Roderick Kingsley the entire time. Before then, we see several brain washed people take up the mask: Arnold Donovan Flash Thompson Ned Leeds Jason Macendale (He wasn’t brainwashed but took over after Ned Leeds was killed) The end of the Hobgoblin Saga (reveal Ned Leeds) also runs during Gang War, where several criminals try to fill the void left by Kingpin who has disappeared. It’s a great story that shows that the Kingpin is sometimes a necessary evil. Of course Peter doesn’t it see it that way and this once again draws him into conflict with Daredevil who is going with the lesser of several evils in helping the Kingpin. Kraven’s Last Hunt This is probably one of the best Spider-Man stories ever told. If you love Empire Strikes Back because “the villain wins” then you should love Kraven’s Last Hunt. Simply put: Kraven wins. Kraven defeats Spider-Man, “kills him” then puts on the suit and captures Vermin single handily, something Spider-Man couldn’t do. When Peter is revived 2 weeks later, Kraven has found peace. Kraven no longer wants to fight Spider-Man, telling him that he’s already defeated him then became him, proving to be superior. Kraven then takes his own life, going out believing that he is superior to Spider-Man. But this story is also a great character dive into Peter Parker. There are some great panels where Peter embraces the fact that while being Peter Parker is a weakness, it’s also where he gets his strength. Alien Symbiote and Venom We end with the appearance of the alien symbiote and eventually Venom. Amazing Spider-Man #252 is the first appearance of Peter in the black alien costume. The origin of this costume wasn’t released until a few months later with Secret Wars #8 when Peter finds the costume after being kidnapped along with other heroes and villains by the Beyonder. Now there’s sometimes a little confusion about how long Peter actually had the Alien costume. In issue #258, Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four reveal to Peter that the costume is actually alive and help him to remove it. While the symbiote is stored at the Baxter Building, Peter does end up wearing a black costume that looks exactly like the alien one. But that’s from Spectacular Spider-Man #99 when Felicia (Black Cat) makes Peter a costume based off the alien design. In Web of Spider-Man #1, the costume comes back and tricks peter into putting it on. That’s where the infamous scene of Peter removing the costume using the sounds from the bells ringing in the bell tower comes from. Peter continues to wear the non-alien black costume up until Venom shows up in issue #299-300 and scares the life out MJ. We’ll cover more of venom and the symbiote in a future character corner but you can listen to more on the Rogue War episode we did.   So now we have 300 issues of Amazing Spider-Man in the bag. Next time we’ll take a bit of a break from comics and go into discussing Peter Parker in other media (cartoons, live action movies, etc). Stay tuned and make sure you check out the list of comics we read below. Issues: Peter’s Love Life Black Cat Amazing Spider-Man  #194 MJ Amazing Spider-Man #183 – first proposal to MJ Amazing Spider-Man #290 - Second proposal to MJ Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 - marriage The Owl/Octopus War Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #73-79 The Death of Jean DeWolff -  Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110 Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #134 - 136 The Hobgoblin saga Amazing Spider-Man  #238-239 - First Appearance of Hobgoblin Amazing Spider-Man #244-245 - Sets up Lefty Donovan & gets Hobgoblin Osborn's formula Amazing Spider-Man #249-251 Gang War Amazing Spider-Man #284 - 289 Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives Kraven's Last Hunt Web of Spider-Man #31-32 Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #131 -132 The Alien/Black Costume Amazing Spider-Man #252 - First appearance Secret Wars #8 - origin Amazing Spider-Man #258 - Gets it removed with help of the FF4 Spectacular Spider-Man #99 - Black Cat makes a black costume for Spider-Man Web of Spider-Man #1 - Symbiote tricks Peter into putting it back on Amazing Spider-Man #299 - Venom Cameo Amazing Spider-Man #300 - Venom full appearance Random issues Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 - Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut Amazing Sppider-Man #248 - The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man   Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  We’re back for part 2 of our Character Corner series on the history of Peter Parker as Spider-Man. Our first part covered the teenage years of Peter Parker, the death of Gwen Stacy and the original Clone Saga. This second part covers even more as Peter grows up and as Marvel increases the Spider-Man brand. By this time there are now four ongoing Spider-Man titles: Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Team-Up (1972) Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) Web of Spider-Man (1985) Peter’s Love Life We tend to oversimplify the love life of Peter Parker into just Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson. But the truth is, Peter not only had a very complex love life, many of the women in his life stick around and have a big impact on his life. When covering his teenage years, you see Peter deal with Liz Allan, Betty Brant, MJ and obviously, Gwen Stacy. Moving forward into his 20’s, these women continue to be involved in various ways. Liz becomes the wife of Harry Osborn. Betty marries Ned Leeds and later has an affair with Flash Thompson becoming tangled up in the saga of the Hobgoblin. This time also adds in Felicia Hardy, Black Cat. Felicia becomes almost a kindred spirit for Peter at this time when they first fall for each other in their costumes. Spectacular Spider-Man issues 73-79 take place during the war between the Owl and Doctor Octopus and Spider-Man & Black Cat are caught in the middle. It’s during this time that Peter confesses that he’s fallen in love with Felicia. Peter also really pisses of Doctor Octopus after he rips out his mechanical arms. Octavius then vows revenge against Peter and Felicia in a chilling panel. Peter frequently bounces between Felicia and MJ during this time not knowing who to really settle on. He eventually ends up proposing to MJ (after a previously failed attempt) and they get marred in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21. But during this issue you see that Peter still struggles with leaving behind the memory of and moving on from Gwen Stacy.   The Death of Jean DeWolff The death of Captain Jean DeWolff is covered in Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110 and it is a dark and gritty story. DeWolff is killed by a serial killer named Sin-Eater who also kills a Judge in front of Matt Murdock and murders a preacher. Peter takes the death of Jean DeWolff personally, not only because she always treated him fairly but because he later founds out, she was actually a fan of Spider-Man. It’s then revealed that Sin-Eater is actually another officer in the police department, Stanley Carter. Peter’s anger at Sin-Eater and violence puts him at odds with Daredevil. The end of this arc comes with Spider-Man and Daredevil revealing each other’s alter egos to each other. The story doesn’t end there. Marvel does a great job with seeding long term Spider-Man stories. The true ending of the death of Jean DeWolff comes 22 issues later in issue #132 when Stanley Carter is released from a mental hospital after treatment. Spider-Man shows up at Carter’s new house to threaten him, only to find that Carter can barely walk. Carter reveals that in their last confrontation, Spider-Man beat him so bad he permanently caused damage. But in a surprise, Carter doesn’t blame Spider-Man and actually thanks him because if not for the beating, Carter might not have been able to shake the Sin-Eater persona. What follows is a dark tale of Spider-Man coming to terms with the fact that he can do serious damage to his enemies when he fights and doubting himself and Carter trying to keep the Sin-Eater persona from coming back. The Hobgoblin Saga The Hobgoblin doesn’t get enough credit for being a great Spider-Man villain. I’m sure we sold him short in our Rogue War character corner. The mystery of was who the real Hobgoblin is one of the longest, if not the longest, mysteries in comic books. The true identity of the real Hobgoblin wasn’t really revealed until Roger Stern came back in 1997 with Spider-Man: The Hobgoblin Lives. But before then, the Hobgoblin shows up as a sane and much more deadly Green Goblin. The concept was basically: What if Norman Osborn wasn’t crazy and actually had time to perfect some of his more devious devices, formulas and plans. The Hobgoblin proves to be not only a deadly foe for Spider-Man physically but one that could mentally wear Peter down because Peter could never figure out who he was. Due to using brainwashing techniques, we get several candidates that are close to Peter and lead to even more torment for him. Stern eventually reveals that the mastermind behind the Hobgoblin was Roderick Kingsley the entire time. Before then, we see several brain washed people take up the mask: Arnold Donovan Flash Thompson Ned Leeds Jason Macendale (He wasn’t brainwashed but took over after Ned Leeds was killed) The end of the Hobgoblin Saga (reveal Ned Leeds) also runs during Gang War, where several criminals try to fill the void left by Kingpin who has disappeared. It’s a great story that shows that the Kingpin is sometimes a necessary evil. Of course Peter doesn’t it see it that way and this once again draws him into conflict with Daredevil who is going with the lesser of several evils in helping the Kingpin. Kraven’s Last Hunt This is probably one of the best Spider-Man stories ever told. If you love Empire Strikes Back because “the villain wins” then you should love Kraven’s Last Hunt. Simply put: Kraven wins. Kraven defeats Spider-Man, “kills him” then puts on the suit and captures Vermin single handily, something Spider-Man couldn’t do. When Peter is revived 2 weeks later, Kraven has found peace. Kraven no longer wants to fight Spider-Man, telling him that he’s already defeated him then became him, proving to be superior. Kraven then takes his own life, going out believing that he is superior to Spider-Man. But this story is also a great character dive into Peter Parker. There are some great panels where Peter embraces the fact that while being Peter Parker is a weakness, it’s also where he gets his strength. Alien Symbiote and Venom We end with the appearance of the alien symbiote and eventually Venom. Amazing Spider-Man #252 is the first appearance of Peter in the black alien costume. The origin of this costume wasn’t released until a few months later with Secret Wars #8 when Peter finds the costume after being kidnapped along with other heroes and villains by the Beyonder. Now there’s sometimes a little confusion about how long Peter actually had the Alien costume. In issue #258, Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four reveal to Peter that the costume is actually alive and help him to remove it. While the symbiote is stored at the Baxter Building, Peter does end up wearing a black costume that looks exactly like the alien one. But that’s from Spectacular Spider-Man #99 when Felicia (Black Cat) makes Peter a costume based off the alien design. In Web of Spider-Man #1, the costume comes back and tricks peter into putting it on. That’s where the infamous scene of Peter removing the costume using the sounds from the bells ringing in the bell tower comes from. Peter continues to wear the non-alien black costume up until Venom shows up in issue #299-300 and scares the life out MJ. We’ll cover more of venom and the symbiote in a future character corner but you can listen to more on the Rogue War episode we did.   So now we have 300 issues of Amazing Spider-Man in the bag. Next time we’ll take a bit of a break from comics and go into discussing Peter Parker in other media (cartoons, live action movies, etc). Stay tuned and make sure you check out the list of comics we read below. Issues: Peter’s Love Life Black Cat Amazing Spider-Man  #194 MJ Amazing Spider-Man #183 – first proposal to MJ Amazing Spider-Man #290 - Second proposal to MJ Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 - marriage The Owl/Octopus War Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #73-79 The Death of Jean DeWolff -  Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110 Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #134 - 136 The Hobgoblin saga Amazing Spider-Man  #238-239 - First Appearance of Hobgoblin Amazing Spider-Man #244-245 - Sets up Lefty Donovan & gets Hobgoblin Osborn's formula Amazing Spider-Man #249-251 Gang War Amazing Spider-Man #284 - 289 Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives Kraven's Last Hunt Web of Spider-Man #31-32 Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #131 -132 The Alien/Black Costume Amazing Spider-Man #252 - First appearance Secret Wars #8 - origin Amazing Spider-Man #258 - Gets it removed with help of the FF4 Spectacular Spider-Man #99 - Black Cat makes a black costume for Spider-Man Web of Spider-Man #1 - Symbiote tricks Peter into putting it back on Amazing Spider-Man #299 - Venom Cameo Amazing Spider-Man #300 - Venom full appearance Random issues Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 - Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut Amazing Sppider-Man #248 - The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man   Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  Marvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teenage-peter-parker-great-power-must-also-come-great-responsibility/ Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:24:48 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=164963 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teenage-peter-parker-great-power-must-also-come-great-responsibility/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teenage-peter-parker-great-power-must-also-come-great-responsibility/feed/ 1 http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5456721 With Spider-Man: Homecoming right around the corner, we take a look at why Peter Parker, particularly teenage Peter Parker, is such an important character. Appearing in 1962 in Amazing Fantasy 15, Peter Parker broke from tradition by featuring a high school student as the lead superhero. At the time, most teenagers were just sidekicks to the main hero of the story.  “With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility” The early runs of Amazing Spider-Man holds up pretty well considering its age. The early issues are basically a gauntlet of what will eventually become one of the greatest rogue galleries in comics (for a full breakdown listen to our Spider-Man Rogues Character Corner). But beyond just the introduction of his villains, these issues also define why having a young Spider-Man is so important. The famous line "With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility” has been retconned to have been words spoken by Uncle Ben to Peter. however originally, this is just a line written as a narration on the final panel in amazing Fantasy 15. But starting with Amazing Spider-Man #1, we see Peter struggling with balancing the power he has and what his responsibilities are. It’s easy to see why Spider-Man resonated so much with young kids. Peter has the power of a superhero but has to deal with being teased at school, going to school and maintaining his grades, helping to support his aunt who is struggling to pay bills and more every day life issues. On top of that, he’s constantly surrounded by people who only like part of him not the whole. Flash Thompson bullies Peter Parker but idolizes Spider-Man. Betty Brant loves Peter but isn’t too sure of this Spider-Man character. The only person that treats Peter/Spider-Man the same is really J Jonah Jameson and that’s because he treats both equally terrible. If This Be My Destiny & Spider-Man No More Issues 31 - 33 kick off an important mini-arc for Peter as well as introduce characters that will have a significant impact on his life. It’s Peter’s first day in college and we’re introduced to characters Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn and Miles Warren. This arc doesn’t really focus on them and in fact, Peter spends most of these 3 issues rubbing Gwen & Harry the wrong way for ignoring them. But for good reason. Aunt May is sick and might not make it. We find out that after getting a blood transfusion from Peter, she’s been infected by his radioactive blood. This leads to a recurring theme with Peter: The people around him end up harmed or worse either directly or indirectly because of him. Peter as Spider-Man works with Dr Connors to develop a cure but the isotope they need is stolen by Doc Oct. We then get some great panels as an exhausted and nearly defeated Spider-Man powers his way through an army of enemies and almost being trapped and drowned. It’s basically Peter coming to terms with being a hero and digging deep to save the ones he loves. Speaking of who Peter loves. Aunt May finally succeeds in introducing Peter to MJ and it's an introduction that no one forgets in issue #42. Issue 50 introduces Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin for the first time. But it also has Peter finally having enough and giving up being Spider-Man. He’s tired of not being able to spend time with his friends, the struggle for money to help his aunt and feeling completely unappreciated do to J Jonah’s campaign to turn the city against him. But after saving a security guard who reminded him of his Uncle Ben, Peter realizes that it’s his responsibility to help those in need. The Death of Gwen Stacy Make no mistake about it: Gwen Stacy is the love of Peter Parker’s life. Everyone (yes even MJ) is secondary. Some could argue that Gwen Stacy’s death is a case of “fridging a female character”. But unlike most cases where a female character is unceremoniously killed off just for a plot device for the main male character, Gwen Stacy’s death has been used to have serious impact in the Spider-Man universe. Obviously her death affects Peter but its also used to grow Mary Jane as a character as well as others. Plus there’s the obvious connections to Jackel’s motivations in the Original Clone Saga. In addition to Gwen’s death, issues 121 - 122 also end with the death of Norman Osborn. Norman’s path back to being the Green Goblin is a sad one that involves Harry getting hooked on drugs. Harry then watches his father die as the Green Goblin in a fight with Spider-Man and well, like father like son. The Original Clone Saga The original clone saga is one that has lead to some lasting consequences and controversies. Jackal creates a Gwen Stacy clone to further torment Peter/Spider-Man and others. If there’s one thing that there is no shortage of with Peter Parker is tragedy and torment. But Jackal takes it a step further in issue 149 and introduces a Peter Parker clone. While writer Gerry Conway had no intention of the death of the clone being ambiguous, issue 150 doesn’t really do a great job of solidifying that the Peter Parker we see alive is in fact the real Peter Parker. While there are definitely heated opinions on subsequent clone saga continuations, the original is still a great story that serves as a great end point for being introduced to Peter Parker Listen to Kriss & Dpalm talk about the teenage years of Peter Parker on their latest Character Corner for more details on the first 150 issues of Amazing Spider-Man as we talk about why teenage Peter Parker is so important. Also check out the Rogue War Part 2 Character Corner for more details on Spider-Man's villains. Key Issues: Amazing Fantasy #15 - First Appearance Amazing Spider-Man #1 - First appearance of Chameleon #2 - First appearance of Vulture #3 - First appearance of Doctor Octopus #4 - First appearance  of Sandman #6 - First appearance of Lizard #9 - First appearance of Electro #14 - First appearance of Green Goblin #15 First appearance of Kraven #31 - 33 - If This Be My Destiny (First appearance of Gwen Stacy & Harry Osborn) #39 - 40 - Norman Osborn revealed as Green Goblin #42 - First appearance of Mary Jane Watson #50 - Spider-Man No More, first appearance of Kingpin #90 - Death of Captain Stacy #121 - 122 -The Death of Gwen Stacy (and Norman Osborn) #129 - First appearance of The Punisher & Jackal #139 - 150 - The Original Clone Saga Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork MTR Network full false 1:10:41 http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5456721 With Spider-Man: Homecoming right around the corner, we take a look at why Peter Parker, particularly teenage Peter Parker, is such an important character. Appearing in 1962 in Amazing Fantasy 15, Peter Parker broke from tradition by featuring a high school student as the lead superhero. At the time, most teenagers were just sidekicks to the main hero of the story.  “With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility” The early runs of Amazing Spider-Man holds up pretty well considering its age. The early issues are basically a gauntlet of what will eventually become one of the greatest rogue galleries in comics (for a full breakdown listen to our Spider-Man Rogues Character Corner). But beyond just the introduction of his villains, these issues also define why having a young Spider-Man is so important. The famous line "With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility” has been retconned to have been words spoken by Uncle Ben to Peter. however originally, this is just a line written as a narration on the final panel in amazing Fantasy 15. But starting with Amazing Spider-Man #1, we see Peter struggling with balancing the power he has and what his responsibilities are. It’s easy to see why Spider-Man resonated so much with young kids. Peter has the power of a superhero but has to deal with being teased at school, going to school and maintaining his grades, helping to support his aunt who is struggling to pay bills and more every day life issues. On top of that, he’s constantly surrounded by people who only like part of him not the whole. Flash Thompson bullies Peter Parker but idolizes Spider-Man. Betty Brant loves Peter but isn’t too sure of this Spider-Man character. The only person that treats Peter/Spider-Man the same is really J Jonah Jameson and that’s because he treats both equally terrible. If This Be My Destiny & Spider-Man No More Issues 31 - 33 kick off an important mini-arc for Peter as well as introduce characters that will have a significant impact on his life. It’s Peter’s first day in college and we’re introduced to characters Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn and Miles Warren. This arc doesn’t really focus on them and in fact, Peter spends most of these 3 issues rubbing Gwen & Harry the wrong way for ignoring them. But for good reason. Aunt May is sick and might not make it. We find out that after getting a blood transfusion from Peter, she’s been infected by his radioactive blood. This leads to a recurring theme with Peter: The people around him end up harmed or worse either directly or indirectly because of him. Peter as Spider-Man works with Dr Connors to develop a cure but the isotope they need is stolen by Doc Oct. We then get some great panels as an exhausted and nearly defeated Spider-Man powers his way through an army of enemies and almost being trapped and drowned. It’s basically Peter coming to terms with being a hero and digging deep to save the ones he loves. Speaking of who Peter loves. Aunt May finally succeeds in introducing Peter to MJ and it's an introduction that no one forgets in issue #42. Issue 50 introduces Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin for the first time. But it also has Peter finally having enough and giving up being Spider-Man. He’s tired of not being able to spend time with his friends, the struggle for money to help his aunt and feeling completely unappreciated do to J Jonah’s campaign to turn the city against him. But after saving a security guard who reminded him of his Uncle Ben, Peter realizes that it’s his responsibility to help those in need. The Death of Gwen Stacy Make no mistake about it: Gwen Stacy is the love of Peter Parker’s life. Everyone (yes even MJ) is secondary. Some could argue that Gwen Stacy’s death is a case of “fridging a female character”. But unlike most cases where a female character is unceremoniously killed off just for a plot device for the main male character, Gwen Stacy’s death has been used to have serious impact in the Spider-Man universe. Obviously her death affects Peter but its also used to grow Mary Jane as a character as well as others. Plus there’s the obvious connections to Jackel’s motivations in the Original Clone Saga. In addition to Gwen’s death, issues 121 - 122 also end with the death of Norman Osborn. Norman’s path back to being the Green Goblin is a sad one that involves Harry getting hooked on drugs. Harry then watches his father die as the Green Goblin in a fight with Spider-Man and well, like father like son. The Original Clone Saga The original clone saga is one that has lead to some lasting consequences and controversies. Jackal creates a Gwen Stacy clone to further torment Peter/Spider-Man and others. If there’s one thing that there is no shortage of with Peter Parker is tragedy and torment. But Jackal takes it a step further in issue 149 and introduces a Peter Parker clone. While writer Gerry Conway had no intention of the death of the clone being ambiguous, issue 150 doesn’t really do a great job of solidifying that the Peter Parker we see alive is in fact the real Peter Parker. While there are definitely heated opinions on subsequent clone saga continuations, the original is still a great story that serves as a great end point for being introduced to Peter Parker Listen to Kriss & Dpalm talk about the teenage years of Peter Parker on their latest Character Corner for more details on the first 150 issues of Amazing Spider-Man as we talk about why teenage Peter Parker is so important. Also check out the Rogue War Part 2 Character Corner for more details on Spider-Man's villains. Key Issues: Amazing Fantasy #15 - First Appearance Amazing Spider-Man #1 - First appearance of Chameleon #2 - First appearance of Vulture #3 - First appearance of Doctor Octopus #4 - First appearance  of Sandman #6 - First appearance of Lizard #9 - First appearance of Electro #14 - First appearance of Green Goblin #15 First appearance of Kraven #31 - 33 - If This Be My Destiny (First appearance of Gwen Stacy & Harry Osborn) #39 - 40 - Norman Osborn revealed as Green Goblin #42 - First appearance of Mary Jane Watson #50 - Spider-Man No More, first appearance of Kingpin #90 - Death of Captain Stacy #121 - 122 -The Death of Gwen Stacy (and Norman Osborn) #129 - First appearance of The Punisher & Jackal #139 - 150 - The Original Clone Saga Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkhttp://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5456721 With Spider-Man: Homecoming right around the corner, we take a look at why Peter Parker, particularly teenage Peter Parker, is such an important character. Appearing in 1962 in Amazing Fantasy 15, Peter Parker broke from tradition by featuring a high school student as the lead superhero. At the time, most teenagers were just sidekicks to the main hero of the story.  “With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility” The early runs of Amazing Spider-Man holds up pretty well considering its age. The early issues are basically a gauntlet of what will eventually become one of the greatest rogue galleries in comics (for a full breakdown listen to our Spider-Man Rogues Character Corner). But beyond just the introduction of his villains, these issues also define why having a young Spider-Man is so important. The famous line "With Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibility” has been retconned to have been words spoken by Uncle Ben to Peter. however originally, this is just a line written as a narration on the final panel in amazing Fantasy 15. But starting with Amazing Spider-Man #1, we see Peter struggling with balancing the power he has and what his responsibilities are. It’s easy to see why Spider-Man resonated so much with young kids. Peter has the power of a superhero but has to deal with being teased at school, going to school and maintaining his grades, helping to support his aunt who is struggling to pay bills and more every day life issues. On top of that, he’s constantly surrounded by people who only like part of him not the whole. Flash Thompson bullies Peter Parker but idolizes Spider-Man. Betty Brant loves Peter but isn’t too sure of this Spider-Man character. The only person that treats Peter/Spider-Man the same is really J Jonah Jameson and that’s because he treats both equally terrible. If This Be My Destiny & Spider-Man No More Issues 31 - 33 kick off an important mini-arc for Peter as well as introduce characters that will have a significant impact on his life. It’s Peter’s first day in college and we’re introduced to characters Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn and Miles Warren. This arc doesn’t really focus on them and in fact, Peter spends most of these 3 issues rubbing Gwen & Harry the wrong way for ignoring them. But for good reason. Aunt May is sick and might not make it. We find out that after getting a blood transfusion from Peter, she’s been infected by his radioactive blood. This leads to a recurring theme with Peter: The people around him end up harmed or worse either directly or indirectly because of him. Peter as Spider-Man works with Dr Connors to develop a cure but the isotope they need is stolen by Doc Oct. We then get some great panels as an exhausted and nearly defeated Spider-Man powers his way through an army of enemies and almost being trapped and drowned. It’s basically Peter coming to terms with being a hero and digging deep to save the ones he loves. Speaking of who Peter loves. Aunt May finally succeeds in introducing Peter to MJ and it's an introduction that no one forgets in issue #42. Issue 50 introduces Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin for the first time. But it also has Peter finally having enough and giving up being Spider-Man. He’s tired of not being able to spend time with his friends, the struggle for money to help his aunt and feeling completely unappreciated do to J Jonah’s campaign to turn the city against him. But after saving a security guard who reminded him of his Uncle Ben, Peter realizes that it’s his responsibility to help those in need. The Death of Gwen Stacy Make no mistake about it: Gwen Stacy is the love of Peter Parker’s life. Everyone (yes even MJ) is secondary. Some could argue that Gwen Stacy’s death is a case of “fridging a female character”. But unlike most cases where a female character is unceremoniously killed off just for a plot device for the main male character, Gwen Stacy’s death has been used to have serious impact in the Spider-Man universe. Obviously her death affects Peter but its also used to grow Mary Jane as a character as well as others. Plus there’s the obvious connections to Jackel’s motivations in the Original Clone Saga. In addition to Gwen’s death, issues 121 - 122 also end with the death of Norman Osborn. Norman’s path back to being the Green Goblin is a sad one that involves Harry getting hooked on drugs. Harry then watches his father die as the Green Goblin in a fight with Spider-Man and well, like father like son. The Original Clone Saga The original clone saga is one that has lead to some lasting consequences and controversies. Jackal creates a Gwen Stacy clone to further torment Peter/Spider-Man and others. If there’s one thing that there is no shortage of with Peter Parker is tragedy and torment. But Jackal takes it a step further in issue 149 and introduces a Peter Parker clone. While writer Gerry Conway had no intention of the death of the clone being ambiguous, issue 150 doesn’t really do a great job of solidifying that the Peter Parker we see alive is in fact the real Peter Parker. While there are definitely heated opinions on subsequent clone saga continuations, the original is still a great story that serves as a great end point for being introduced to Peter Parker Listen to Kriss & Dpalm talk about the teenage years of Peter Parker on their latest Character Corner for more details on the first 150 issues of Amazing Spider-Man as we talk about why teenage Peter Parker is so important. Also check out the Rogue War Part 2 Character Corner for more details on Spider-Man's villains. Key Issues: Amazing Fantasy #15 - First Appearance Amazing Spider-Man #1 - First appearance of Chameleon #2 - First appearance of Vulture #3 - First appearance of Doctor Octopus #4 - First appearance  of Sandman #6 - First appearance of Lizard #9 - First appearance of Electro #14 - First appearance of Green Goblin #15 First appearance of Kraven #31 - 33 - If This Be My Destiny (First appearance of Gwen Stacy & Harry Osborn) #39 - 40 - Norman Osborn revealed as Green Goblin #42 - First appearance of Mary Jane Watson #50 - Spider-Man No More, first appearance of Kingpin #90 - Death of Captain Stacy #121 - 122 -The Death of Gwen Stacy (and Norman Osborn) #129 - First appearance of The Punisher & Jackal #139 - 150 - The Original Clone Saga Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkMarvel https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wolverines-enemies/ Wed, 31 May 2017 12:56:50 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=23469 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wolverines-enemies/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/wolverines-enemies/feed/ 0 We're back with another Character Corner, this time as a follow up to the Wolverine episode we did here. The first time we covered Logan, we didn't get a chance to go over in detail some of his recurring enemies. To be fair, most enemies of Wolverine end up dead (or resurrected only to be killed by him again). But we decided to do a quick rundown of them anyway. Most of the story details we cover in the first episode and here we just give a bit more background and talk about the problems with some of Logan's deadliest foes. Enemies & Issues: Lady Deathstrike & The Reavers Daredevil #197 - First appearance as Yuriko Oyama Alpha Flight #33-34 - First Appearance as lady deathstrike Uncanny X-men #205 Uncanny X-Men #251 The Hell Fire Club  Original - Uncanny X-Men #129 - #138 New Hell First Club (kids) - X-Men: Schism Wolverine and the X-Men Viper/Madame Hydra Captain America vol 1 #110 - First Appearance Omega Red X-Men #5 - First Appearance The Omega Clan  - Uncanny X-Force (2010) #26  Cyber Marvel Comics Presents #85 - First Appearance Lord Shingen & Silver Samurai Wolverine Vol 1 1- 6 Daredevil #111 - Silver Samurai first appearance.  Wolverine Vol 2 2-3 The Hand Wolverine Vol 3 20 -25: Enemy of the State Matsu’o Tsurayaba Uncanny X-Men #255 - First Appearance Wolverine Vol 2 #57 - Poisons and kills Mariko. Wolverine promises to take a body part from Tsurayaba on the anniversary of her death each year Wolverine #175 - shows some of the times Wolverine kept his promise to take a piece of Matsu   Daken Wolverine Origins #10 - First Appearance Dark Avengers #1 - as Wolverine Dark Wolverine  Romulus Wolverine Origins #39  Mystique Ms Marvel 16 -17 First Appearance Messiah Complex  Wolverine vol 3 62 -65 - Get Mystique  All-New X-Men  Mystique solo series by Brian K Vaughn Sabretooth Iron Fist 14 - First Appearance Wolverine #10 - Retells First Wolverine-Sabretooth fight. Wolverine #90 Origin II #5 - Reveals why Sabretooth haunts Wolverine on his birthday Sabretooth mini-series - 1993/1994 - Contracted to kill Mystique,  learns that Graydon Creed is his son  Uncanny X-Force (2010) #25 - 34 - Manipulates Daken forcing Wolverine to kill his own son   Leave a 5 Star Review for us on the Super Tuesday feed and we'll read it on the next show! Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. The Poole Law Firm - "Solutions, not excuses..."  Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork %CODEWE_RES% MTR Network full false We're back with another Character Corner, this time as a follow up to the Wolverine episode we did here. The first time we covered Logan, we didn't get a chance to go over in detail some of his recurring enemies. To be fair, most enemies of Wolverine end up dead (or resurrected only to be killed by him again). But we decided to do a quick rundown of them anyway. Most of the story details we cover in the first episode and here we just give a bit more background and talk about the problems with some of Logan's deadliest foes. Enemies & Issues: Lady Deathstrike & The Reavers Daredevil #197 - First appearance as Yuriko Oyama Alpha Flight #33-34 - First Appearance as lady deathstrike Uncanny X-men #205 Uncanny X-Men #251 The Hell Fire Club  Original - Uncanny X-Men #129 - #138 New Hell First Club (kids) - X-Men: Schism Wolverine and the X-Men Viper/Madame Hydra Captain America vol 1 #110 - First Appearance Omega Red X-Men #5 - First Appearance The Omega Clan  - Uncanny X-Force (2010) #26  Cyber Marvel Comics Presents #85 - First Appearance Lord Shingen & Silver Samurai Wolverine Vol 1 1- 6 Daredevil #111 - Silver Samurai first appearance.  Wolverine Vol 2 2-3 The Hand Wolverine Vol 3 20 -25: Enemy of the State Matsu’o Tsurayaba Uncanny X-Men #255 - First Appearance Wolverine Vol 2 #57 - Poisons and kills Mariko. Wolverine promises to take a body part from Tsurayaba on the anniversary of her death each year Wolverine #175 - shows some of the times Wolverine kept his promise to take a piece of Matsu   Daken Wolverine Origins #10 - First Appearance Dark Avengers #1 - as Wolverine Dark Wolverine  Romulus Wolverine Origins #39  Mystique Ms Marvel 16 -17 First Appearance Messiah Complex  Wolverine vol 3 62 -65 - Get Mystique  All-New X-Men  Mystique solo series by Brian K Vaughn Sabretooth Iron Fist 14 - First Appearance Wolverine #10 - Retells First Wolverine-Sabretooth fight. Wolverine #90 Origin II #5 - Reveals why Sabretooth haunts Wolverine on his birthday Sabretooth mini-series - 1993/1994 - Contracted to kill Mystique,  learns that Graydon Creed is his son  Uncanny X-Force (2010) #25 - 34 - Manipulates Daken forcing Wolverine to kill his own son   Leave a 5 Star Review for us on the Super Tuesday feed and we'll read it on the next show! Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. The Poole Law Firm - "Solutions, not excuses..."  Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork %CODEWE_RES%We're back with another Character Corner, this time as a follow up to the Wolverine episode we did here. The first time we covered Logan, we didn't get a chance to go over in detail some of his recurring enemies. To be fair, most enemies of Wolverine end up dead (or resurrected only to be killed by him again). But we decided to do a quick rundown of them anyway. Most of the story details we cover in the first episode and here we just give a bit more background and talk about the problems with some of Logan's deadliest foes. Enemies & Issues: Lady Deathstrike & The Reavers Daredevil #197 - First appearance as Yuriko Oyama Alpha Flight #33-34 - First Appearance as lady deathstrike Uncanny X-men #205 Uncanny X-Men #251 The Hell Fire Club  Original - Uncanny X-Men #129 - #138 New Hell First Club (kids) - X-Men: Schism Wolverine and the X-Men Viper/Madame Hydra Captain America vol 1 #110 - First Appearance Omega Red X-Men #5 - First Appearance The Omega Clan  - Uncanny X-Force (2010) #26  Cyber Marvel Comics Presents #85 - First Appearance Lord Shingen & Silver Samurai Wolverine Vol 1 1- 6 Daredevil #111 - Silver Samurai first appearance.  Wolverine Vol 2 2-3 The Hand Wolverine Vol 3 20 -25: Enemy of the State Matsu’o Tsurayaba Uncanny X-Men #255 - First Appearance Wolverine Vol 2 #57 - Poisons and kills Mariko. Wolverine promises to take a body part from Tsurayaba on the anniversary of her death each year Wolverine #175 - shows some of the times Wolverine kept his promise to take a piece of Matsu   Daken Wolverine Origins #10 - First Appearance Dark Avengers #1 - as Wolverine Dark Wolverine  Romulus Wolverine Origins #39  Mystique Ms Marvel 16 -17 First Appearance Messiah Complex  Wolverine vol 3 62 -65 - Get Mystique  All-New X-Men  Mystique solo series by Brian K Vaughn Sabretooth Iron Fist 14 - First Appearance Wolverine #10 - Retells First Wolverine-Sabretooth fight. Wolverine #90 Origin II #5 - Reveals why Sabretooth haunts Wolverine on his birthday Sabretooth mini-series - 1993/1994 - Contracted to kill Mystique,  learns that Graydon Creed is his son  Uncanny X-Force (2010) #25 - 34 - Manipulates Daken forcing Wolverine to kill his own son   Leave a 5 Star Review for us on the Super Tuesday feed and we'll read it on the next show! Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. The Poole Law Firm - "Solutions, not excuses..."  Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport, @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork %CODEWE_RES%Marvel, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-3-war-light-blackest-night/ Tue, 09 May 2017 12:41:30 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=22763 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-3-war-light-blackest-night/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-3-war-light-blackest-night/feed/ 0 %CODE1% We're finally ready to finish off the Green Lanterns. We continue with the rest of Geoff John's run through the War of Light, Blackest Night, Brightest Day all the way through New 52 and the DC Rebirth. We talk about some of the issues that happen with this run where it just starts to get to be too much. But there is also a lot of good that comes from it (the additional Corps along the color spectrum, a conclusion on Sinestro's run and the introduction of Simon Baz). Outside of Johns, we talk about how good the Green Lantern Corps book is and how it does a great job on telling stories outside of the Earth Lanterns.  There's a lot to read here. We list the major books we read but also include links to the entire reading order for storylines like Blackest Night. Issues: War of Light Green Lantern #29 - 35 Secret Origin  Green Lantern Corps #20-26 - Ring Quest Rage of the Red Lanterns Agent Orange (Green Lantern #39-42) Green Lantern Corps: Sins of the Star Sapphire Blackest Night Entire Blackest Night Reading Order (Includes non-GL books) Brightest Day War of the Green Lanterns Green Lantern #1-6 (Start of New 52) Ring Bearer New Guardians Rise of the Third Army Green Lantern #13-16 Green Lantern Corps #13-16 New Guardians #13-16 Red Lanterns #13-16 Green Lantern Corps Annual #1 Wrath of the 1st Lantern DC Rebirth Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Green Lanterns  Geoff Johns Omnibus - Get the entire Geoff Johns GL run in 3 volumes Volume 1 Volume 2 - Green Lantern Rebirth - Wrath of the First Lantern Volume 3 Sponsors: Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport ,@Dpalm66, @TheMTRNetwork MTR Network full false 1:37:07 %CODE1% We're finally ready to finish off the Green Lanterns. We continue with the rest of Geoff John's run through the War of Light, Blackest Night, Brightest Day all the way through New 52 and the DC Rebirth. We talk about some of the issues that happen with this run where it just starts to get to be too much. But there is also a lot of good that comes from it (the additional Corps along the color spectrum, a conclusion on Sinestro's run and the introduction of Simon Baz). Outside of Johns, we talk about how good the Green Lantern Corps book is and how it does a great job on telling stories outside of the Earth Lanterns.  There's a lot to read here. We list the major books we read but also include links to the entire reading order for storylines like Blackest Night. Issues: War of Light Green Lantern #29 - 35 Secret Origin  Green Lantern Corps #20-26 - Ring Quest Rage of the Red Lanterns Agent Orange (Green Lantern #39-42) Green Lantern Corps: Sins of the Star Sapphire Blackest Night Entire Blackest Night Reading Order (Includes non-GL books) Brightest Day War of the Green Lanterns Green Lantern #1-6 (Start of New 52) Ring Bearer New Guardians Rise of the Third Army Green Lantern #13-16 Green Lantern Corps #13-16 New Guardians #13-16 Red Lanterns #13-16 Green Lantern Corps Annual #1 Wrath of the 1st Lantern DC Rebirth Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Green Lanterns  Geoff Johns Omnibus - Get the entire Geoff Johns GL run in 3 volumes Volume 1 Volume 2 - Green Lantern Rebirth - Wrath of the First Lantern Volume 3 Sponsors: Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport ,@Dpalm66, @TheMTRNetwork%CODE1% We're finally ready to finish off the Green Lanterns. We continue with the rest of Geoff John's run through the War of Light, Blackest Night, Brightest Day all the way through New 52 and the DC Rebirth. We talk about some of the issues that happen with this run where it just starts to get to be too much. But there is also a lot of good that comes from it (the additional Corps along the color spectrum, a conclusion on Sinestro's run and the introduction of Simon Baz). Outside of Johns, we talk about how good the Green Lantern Corps book is and how it does a great job on telling stories outside of the Earth Lanterns.  There's a lot to read here. We list the major books we read but also include links to the entire reading order for storylines like Blackest Night. Issues: War of Light Green Lantern #29 - 35 Secret Origin  Green Lantern Corps #20-26 - Ring Quest Rage of the Red Lanterns Agent Orange (Green Lantern #39-42) Green Lantern Corps: Sins of the Star Sapphire Blackest Night Entire Blackest Night Reading Order (Includes non-GL books) Brightest Day War of the Green Lanterns Green Lantern #1-6 (Start of New 52) Ring Bearer New Guardians Rise of the Third Army Green Lantern #13-16 Green Lantern Corps #13-16 New Guardians #13-16 Red Lanterns #13-16 Green Lantern Corps Annual #1 Wrath of the 1st Lantern DC Rebirth Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Green Lanterns  Geoff Johns Omnibus - Get the entire Geoff Johns GL run in 3 volumes Volume 1 Volume 2 - Green Lantern Rebirth - Wrath of the First Lantern Volume 3 Sponsors: Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport ,@Dpalm66, @TheMTRNetworkDC https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-2-kyle-rayner-rebirth-sinestro-corps-war/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:56:46 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=21872 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-2-kyle-rayner-rebirth-sinestro-corps-war/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-2-kyle-rayner-rebirth-sinestro-corps-war/feed/ 0 %CODE1% We're finally back for Part 2 of our Green Lanterns Character Corner. This time we talk about the aftermath of Hal Jordan destroying the Corps after becoming Parallax. Kyle Rayner becomes the loan Green Lantern for a while and...he's pretty good at it. We also check in on where Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner are and what's going on with them.   Then we get to the Geoff Johns run. First with Green Lantern: Rebirth (the first one from 2004) where Johns brings Hal Jordan back and expands the mythos of Parallax. We cover all the way through the Sinestro Corps War.   We'll be back for a final part that covers the War of Light, Blackest Night and two additional Earth Green Lanterns.   Issues: Emerald Twilight (Green Lantern Vol 3 48 - 50) Issue 48 - First appearance of Kyle Rayner Issue 50 - Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, destroys the Corp, Kyle gets the last power ring Green Lantern Vol 3 Issues 129 - 136 Issue 137 - Terry comes out to Kyle Issues 142 - 150 - The Power of Ion Issues 151 - 155 Green Lantern: Rebirth Green Lantern Vol 4 No Fear (1-6) Revenge of the Green Lanterns (7-12) Green Lantern Corps Vol 2 Recharge To Be a Lantern Wanted Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual 2 - From last time but is important for Sinestro Corps War Green Lantern: Secret Origin Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps War Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @TheMTRNetwork MTR Network full false 1:40:13 %CODE1% We're finally back for Part 2 of our Green Lanterns Character Corner. This time we talk about the aftermath of Hal Jordan destroying the Corps after becoming Parallax. Kyle Rayner becomes the loan Green Lantern for a while and...he's pretty good at it. We also check in on where Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner are and what's going on with them.   Then we get to the Geoff Johns run. First with Green Lantern: Rebirth (the first one from 2004) where Johns brings Hal Jordan back and expands the mythos of Parallax. We cover all the way through the Sinestro Corps War.   We'll be back for a final part that covers the War of Light, Blackest Night and two additional Earth Green Lanterns.   Issues: Emerald Twilight (Green Lantern Vol 3 48 - 50) Issue 48 - First appearance of Kyle Rayner Issue 50 - Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, destroys the Corp, Kyle gets the last power ring Green Lantern Vol 3 Issues 129 - 136 Issue 137 - Terry comes out to Kyle Issues 142 - 150 - The Power of Ion Issues 151 - 155 Green Lantern: Rebirth Green Lantern Vol 4 No Fear (1-6) Revenge of the Green Lanterns (7-12) Green Lantern Corps Vol 2 Recharge To Be a Lantern Wanted Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual 2 - From last time but is important for Sinestro Corps War Green Lantern: Secret Origin Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps War Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @TheMTRNetwork%CODE1% We're finally back for Part 2 of our Green Lanterns Character Corner. This time we talk about the aftermath of Hal Jordan destroying the Corps after becoming Parallax. Kyle Rayner becomes the loan Green Lantern for a while and...he's pretty good at it. We also check in on where Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner are and what's going on with them.   Then we get to the Geoff Johns run. First with Green Lantern: Rebirth (the first one from 2004) where Johns brings Hal Jordan back and expands the mythos of Parallax. We cover all the way through the Sinestro Corps War.   We'll be back for a final part that covers the War of Light, Blackest Night and two additional Earth Green Lanterns.   Issues: Emerald Twilight (Green Lantern Vol 3 48 - 50) Issue 48 - First appearance of Kyle Rayner Issue 50 - Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, destroys the Corp, Kyle gets the last power ring Green Lantern Vol 3 Issues 129 - 136 Issue 137 - Terry comes out to Kyle Issues 142 - 150 - The Power of Ion Issues 151 - 155 Green Lantern: Rebirth Green Lantern Vol 4 No Fear (1-6) Revenge of the Green Lanterns (7-12) Green Lantern Corps Vol 2 Recharge To Be a Lantern Wanted Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual 2 - From last time but is important for Sinestro Corps War Green Lantern: Secret Origin Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps War Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @TheMTRNetworkDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-heroes-hire-part-2-iron-fist-colleen-wing/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:31:56 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=21602 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-heroes-hire-part-2-iron-fist-colleen-wing/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-heroes-hire-part-2-iron-fist-colleen-wing/feed/ 0 %CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm are back for the second part of our Heroes for Hire Character Corner. You can find Part 1 here. In this part, we talk about Danny Rand, Iron Fist, and the badass Samurai, Colleen Wing. We start right away addressing the elephant in the room: The cultural appropriation/white washing with Danny Rand and Asian culture. Yes, Danny should have been Asian American. Period.  With that out of the way, we go through some of the early years with Danny which are pretty well done and build a pretty good story. It also introduces us to Colleen Wing and how much of a badass she is. We end with Fraction/Brubaker's Immortal Iron Fist run & the new The Living Weapon run Danny Rand Marvel Premiere #15 - 25 First Appearance Marvel Premiere #15 Iron Fist #1 - 7 - The Search for Colleen Iron Fist #14 - First appearance of Sabretooth Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 Issues  #50-54 - Danny gets his money back, helps Luke start Heroes for Hire Issues #118 - 125 - K'un Lun gets destroyed, Danny contracts cancer & is replaced by a H'ylthri imposter that is killed. Luke gets blamed for his "death" Daredevil Vol 2 #82 - 87  - Danny pretends to be Daredevil while Matt is locked up The Immortal Iron Fist Iron Fist: The Living Weapon Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 3 Colleen Wing Marvel premiere #19 - First Appearance Iron Fist #5 Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 #70 - Colleen recalls her samurai training from her Grandfather Daughters of the Dragon #1 - 6 Heroes for Hire Shadowland: Daughters of the Shadow #1 - 3 - Revealed that Colleen's mother led Nail  Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews   MTR Network full false 1:31:38 %CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm are back for the second part of our Heroes for Hire Character Corner. You can find Part 1 here. In this part, we talk about Danny Rand, Iron Fist, and the badass Samurai, Colleen Wing. We start right away addressing the elephant in the room: The cultural appropriation/white washing with Danny Rand and Asian culture. Yes, Danny should have been Asian American. Period.  With that out of the way, we go through some of the early years with Danny which are pretty well done and build a pretty good story. It also introduces us to Colleen Wing and how much of a badass she is. We end with Fraction/Brubaker's Immortal Iron Fist run & the new The Living Weapon run Danny Rand Marvel Premiere #15 - 25 First Appearance Marvel Premiere #15 Iron Fist #1 - 7 - The Search for Colleen Iron Fist #14 - First appearance of Sabretooth Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 Issues  #50-54 - Danny gets his money back, helps Luke start Heroes for Hire Issues #118 - 125 - K'un Lun gets destroyed, Danny contracts cancer & is replaced by a H'ylthri imposter that is killed. Luke gets blamed for his "death" Daredevil Vol 2 #82 - 87  - Danny pretends to be Daredevil while Matt is locked up The Immortal Iron Fist Iron Fist: The Living Weapon Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 3 Colleen Wing Marvel premiere #19 - First Appearance Iron Fist #5 Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 #70 - Colleen recalls her samurai training from her Grandfather Daughters of the Dragon #1 - 6 Heroes for Hire Shadowland: Daughters of the Shadow #1 - 3 - Revealed that Colleen's mother led Nail  Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews  %CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm are back for the second part of our Heroes for Hire Character Corner. You can find Part 1 here. In this part, we talk about Danny Rand, Iron Fist, and the badass Samurai, Colleen Wing. We start right away addressing the elephant in the room: The cultural appropriation/white washing with Danny Rand and Asian culture. Yes, Danny should have been Asian American. Period.  With that out of the way, we go through some of the early years with Danny which are pretty well done and build a pretty good story. It also introduces us to Colleen Wing and how much of a badass she is. We end with Fraction/Brubaker's Immortal Iron Fist run & the new The Living Weapon run Danny Rand Marvel Premiere #15 - 25 First Appearance Marvel Premiere #15 Iron Fist #1 - 7 - The Search for Colleen Iron Fist #14 - First appearance of Sabretooth Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 Issues  #50-54 - Danny gets his money back, helps Luke start Heroes for Hire Issues #118 - 125 - K'un Lun gets destroyed, Danny contracts cancer & is replaced by a H'ylthri imposter that is killed. Luke gets blamed for his "death" Daredevil Vol 2 #82 - 87  - Danny pretends to be Daredevil while Matt is locked up The Immortal Iron Fist Iron Fist: The Living Weapon Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 3 Colleen Wing Marvel premiere #19 - First Appearance Iron Fist #5 Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 #70 - Colleen recalls her samurai training from her Grandfather Daughters of the Dragon #1 - 6 Heroes for Hire Shadowland: Daughters of the Shadow #1 - 3 - Revealed that Colleen's mother led Nail  Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews  Marvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wolverine-best/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:03:22 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=21387 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wolverine-best/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wolverine-best/feed/ 0 %CODE_Wolvie% He's the best there is at what he does and what he does isn't very nice. Our massive Character Corner on the X-Man named Wolverine. Despite becoming overused in the Marvel universe, there are actually a lot of good Wolverine stories out there. A lot of the old stuff also holds up pretty well. Some of our favorite writers have also done short runs with Wolverine since there is a massive amount of content out there. We cover so much in this we made a decision that we will come back to do a second part that covers the enemies Logan has racked up over the years. Essentials Incredible Hulk #181 -  First Appearance (1974) X-Men Giant Sized #1 -  Second Appearance joins the x-men (1975) The essence of [Logan's] character [is] a "failed samurai." To Samurai, duty is all, selfless service the path to their ultimate ambition, death with grace History Chris Claremont era Uncanny X-men #120 - #121 - Alpha Fight (1979)  Uncanny X-Men #129 - #138 - Dark Phoenix Saga  (1980) Uncanny X-men #162 -#167 ( 1982) - Logan versus the Brood Wolverine limited Series (1982) Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1985) Wolverine Vol 2 #1 - #6 - Madripoor (Patch)1988 Weapon X (1991) Marvel Comics Present #72 - #84 Fatal Attractions & aftermath (1993) X-Men #25 - Magneto rips out his adamantium Wolverine #75 - Revealed that he has bone claws Wolverine #90 - Fight with Sabretooth right before Age of Apocalypse Age of Apocalypse  Wolverine #119 - #122 - Not Dead Yet (97, Warren Ellis) Return of his Adamantium Wolverine Vol 2 #145 - Becomes a horseman of Apocalypse Origin - Logan's childhood history as James Howlett New X-Men 146 - 150 Planet X - Jean dies again Astonishing X-Men  - Whedon's run (2004) House of M (2005) Wolverine Vol 3 20 -25: Enemy of the State - Wolverine gets brainwashed by HYDRA & the Hand and takes on the rest of the Marvel universe Wolverine: Origins  Logan  - Brian K Vaughn (2008) X-Men: Schism (2011) X-Men: Regenisis Wolverine and the X-Men (2011 - 2014) Uncanny X-Force #1 - #35 - Remender (2010 - 2012) Origin II - Kieron Gillen (2013) Death of Wolverine Enemies  Lady Deathstrike & the Reavers Alpha Flight #33-34 Uncanny X-men #205 Uncanny X-Men #251 Lord Shingen Silver Samurai Omega Red X-Men #5 Cyber  Mystique Wolverine Vol3 #62-#65: Get Mystique Hulk Incredible Hulk #340 Daken/Romulus Sabretooth Wolverine: Origin 2 - explains Logan's history with the Creed clan Wolverine #10 - retells First wolverine-sabertooth fight. Every birthday Sabretooth tracks down wolverine on his birthday Uncanny X-Men #2013 Other Media Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:54:33 %CODE_Wolvie% He's the best there is at what he does and what he does isn't very nice. Our massive Character Corner on the X-Man named Wolverine. Despite becoming overused in the Marvel universe, there are actually a lot of good Wolverine stories out there. A lot of the old stuff also holds up pretty well. Some of our favorite writers have also done short runs with Wolverine since there is a massive amount of content out there. We cover so much in this we made a decision that we will come back to do a second part that covers the enemies Logan has racked up over the years. Essentials Incredible Hulk #181 -  First Appearance (1974) X-Men Giant Sized #1 -  Second Appearance joins the x-men (1975) The essence of [Logan's] character [is] a "failed samurai." To Samurai, duty is all, selfless service the path to their ultimate ambition, death with grace History Chris Claremont era Uncanny X-men #120 - #121 - Alpha Fight (1979)  Uncanny X-Men #129 - #138 - Dark Phoenix Saga  (1980) Uncanny X-men #162 -#167 ( 1982) - Logan versus the Brood Wolverine limited Series (1982) Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1985) Wolverine Vol 2 #1 - #6 - Madripoor (Patch)1988 Weapon X (1991) Marvel Comics Present #72 - #84 Fatal Attractions & aftermath (1993) X-Men #25 - Magneto rips out his adamantium Wolverine #75 - Revealed that he has bone claws Wolverine #90 - Fight with Sabretooth right before Age of Apocalypse Age of Apocalypse  Wolverine #119 - #122 - Not Dead Yet (97, Warren Ellis) Return of his Adamantium Wolverine Vol 2 #145 - Becomes a horseman of Apocalypse Origin - Logan's childhood history as James Howlett New X-Men 146 - 150 Planet X - Jean dies again Astonishing X-Men  - Whedon's run (2004) House of M (2005) Wolverine Vol 3 20 -25: Enemy of the State - Wolverine gets brainwashed by HYDRA & the Hand and takes on the rest of the Marvel universe Wolverine: Origins  Logan  - Brian K Vaughn (2008) X-Men: Schism (2011) X-Men: Regenisis Wolverine and the X-Men (2011 - 2014) Uncanny X-Force #1 - #35 - Remender (2010 - 2012) Origin II - Kieron Gillen (2013) Death of Wolverine Enemies  Lady Deathstrike & the Reavers Alpha Flight #33-34 Uncanny X-men #205 Uncanny X-Men #251 Lord Shingen Silver Samurai Omega Red X-Men #5 Cyber  Mystique Wolverine Vol3 #62-#65: Get Mystique Hulk Incredible Hulk #340 Daken/Romulus Sabretooth Wolverine: Origin 2 - explains Logan's history with the Creed clan Wolverine #10 - retells First wolverine-sabertooth fight. Every birthday Sabretooth tracks down wolverine on his birthday Uncanny X-Men #2013 Other Media Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE_Wolvie% He's the best there is at what he does and what he does isn't very nice. Our massive Character Corner on the X-Man named Wolverine. Despite becoming overused in the Marvel universe, there are actually a lot of good Wolverine stories out there. A lot of the old stuff also holds up pretty well. Some of our favorite writers have also done short runs with Wolverine since there is a massive amount of content out there. We cover so much in this we made a decision that we will come back to do a second part that covers the enemies Logan has racked up over the years. Essentials Incredible Hulk #181 -  First Appearance (1974) X-Men Giant Sized #1 -  Second Appearance joins the x-men (1975) The essence of [Logan's] character [is] a "failed samurai." To Samurai, duty is all, selfless service the path to their ultimate ambition, death with grace History Chris Claremont era Uncanny X-men #120 - #121 - Alpha Fight (1979)  Uncanny X-Men #129 - #138 - Dark Phoenix Saga  (1980) Uncanny X-men #162 -#167 ( 1982) - Logan versus the Brood Wolverine limited Series (1982) Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1985) Wolverine Vol 2 #1 - #6 - Madripoor (Patch)1988 Weapon X (1991) Marvel Comics Present #72 - #84 Fatal Attractions & aftermath (1993) X-Men #25 - Magneto rips out his adamantium Wolverine #75 - Revealed that he has bone claws Wolverine #90 - Fight with Sabretooth right before Age of Apocalypse Age of Apocalypse  Wolverine #119 - #122 - Not Dead Yet (97, Warren Ellis) Return of his Adamantium Wolverine Vol 2 #145 - Becomes a horseman of Apocalypse Origin - Logan's childhood history as James Howlett New X-Men 146 - 150 Planet X - Jean dies again Astonishing X-Men  - Whedon's run (2004) House of M (2005) Wolverine Vol 3 20 -25: Enemy of the State - Wolverine gets brainwashed by HYDRA & the Hand and takes on the rest of the Marvel universe Wolverine: Origins  Logan  - Brian K Vaughn (2008) X-Men: Schism (2011) X-Men: Regenisis Wolverine and the X-Men (2011 - 2014) Uncanny X-Force #1 - #35 - Remender (2010 - 2012) Origin II - Kieron Gillen (2013) Death of Wolverine Enemies  Lady Deathstrike & the Reavers Alpha Flight #33-34 Uncanny X-men #205 Uncanny X-Men #251 Lord Shingen Silver Samurai Omega Red X-Men #5 Cyber  Mystique Wolverine Vol3 #62-#65: Get Mystique Hulk Incredible Hulk #340 Daken/Romulus Sabretooth Wolverine: Origin 2 - explains Logan's history with the Creed clan Wolverine #10 - retells First wolverine-sabertooth fight. Every birthday Sabretooth tracks down wolverine on his birthday Uncanny X-Men #2013 Other Media Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-1-rise-fall-hal-jordan/ Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:42:48 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=21313 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-1-rise-fall-hal-jordan/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/green-lanterns-part-1-rise-fall-hal-jordan/feed/ 0 %CODE1%  Call this our Green Lantern Teaser. Kriss & Dpalm go over the early years of Green Lantern and the Green Lantern Corps and cover some of the basics you'll need for our massive second (and possibly third) part. This Character Corner basically covers the introduction of the 4 main Green Lanterns of Sector 2814: Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner. The focus is mainly on Hal's rise and fall ending with him becoming Parallax and destroying the Corps. We'll be back at the end of March/April to cover the second part (after detours to talk Wolverine and Iron Fist).   Issues: All American Comics #16 - First Appearance of Alan Scott the first Green Lantern Showcase #22 - First appearance of Silver Age Green Lantern Hal Jordan Green Lantern Vol 2 #7 - 9 - First appearance of Sinestro Green Lantern Vol 2 #59 - First Appearance of Guy Gardner Emerald Dawn I 1- 6 - Retells Hal's origin Emerald Dawn II  1 - 6 - Retells Hal meeting Sinestro & Sinestro being kicked out of the Corp Green Lantern Vol 2 #76 - 89 Hard Travelin Heroes Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issues 85-86 - Speedy is a junkie Issue 87 - First appearance of John Stewart Green Lantern Vol 2 #181 - Hal retires from the Corps Green Lantern Vol 2 #182 - 200 Green Lantern Vol 3 #14 - 17 - John Stewart's Mosaic storyline starts  Green Lantern: Mosaic #1 - 18  - John Stewart becomes the first mortal Guardian Green Lantern: Ganthet's Tale - Origin of the Guardians Tales of the Green Lantern Corps 1 - 3 Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual 2 - 3 Emerald Twilight (Green Lantern Vol 3 48 - 50) Issue 48 - First appearance of Kyle Rayner Issue 50 - Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, destroys the Corp, Kyle gets the last power ring Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:11:14 %CODE1%  Call this our Green Lantern Teaser. Kriss & Dpalm go over the early years of Green Lantern and the Green Lantern Corps and cover some of the basics you'll need for our massive second (and possibly third) part. This Character Corner basically covers the introduction of the 4 main Green Lanterns of Sector 2814: Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner. The focus is mainly on Hal's rise and fall ending with him becoming Parallax and destroying the Corps. We'll be back at the end of March/April to cover the second part (after detours to talk Wolverine and Iron Fist).   Issues: All American Comics #16 - First Appearance of Alan Scott the first Green Lantern Showcase #22 - First appearance of Silver Age Green Lantern Hal Jordan Green Lantern Vol 2 #7 - 9 - First appearance of Sinestro Green Lantern Vol 2 #59 - First Appearance of Guy Gardner Emerald Dawn I 1- 6 - Retells Hal's origin Emerald Dawn II  1 - 6 - Retells Hal meeting Sinestro & Sinestro being kicked out of the Corp Green Lantern Vol 2 #76 - 89 Hard Travelin Heroes Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issues 85-86 - Speedy is a junkie Issue 87 - First appearance of John Stewart Green Lantern Vol 2 #181 - Hal retires from the Corps Green Lantern Vol 2 #182 - 200 Green Lantern Vol 3 #14 - 17 - John Stewart's Mosaic storyline starts  Green Lantern: Mosaic #1 - 18  - John Stewart becomes the first mortal Guardian Green Lantern: Ganthet's Tale - Origin of the Guardians Tales of the Green Lantern Corps 1 - 3 Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual 2 - 3 Emerald Twilight (Green Lantern Vol 3 48 - 50) Issue 48 - First appearance of Kyle Rayner Issue 50 - Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, destroys the Corp, Kyle gets the last power ring Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1%  Call this our Green Lantern Teaser. Kriss & Dpalm go over the early years of Green Lantern and the Green Lantern Corps and cover some of the basics you'll need for our massive second (and possibly third) part. This Character Corner basically covers the introduction of the 4 main Green Lanterns of Sector 2814: Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner. The focus is mainly on Hal's rise and fall ending with him becoming Parallax and destroying the Corps. We'll be back at the end of March/April to cover the second part (after detours to talk Wolverine and Iron Fist).   Issues: All American Comics #16 - First Appearance of Alan Scott the first Green Lantern Showcase #22 - First appearance of Silver Age Green Lantern Hal Jordan Green Lantern Vol 2 #7 - 9 - First appearance of Sinestro Green Lantern Vol 2 #59 - First Appearance of Guy Gardner Emerald Dawn I 1- 6 - Retells Hal's origin Emerald Dawn II  1 - 6 - Retells Hal meeting Sinestro & Sinestro being kicked out of the Corp Green Lantern Vol 2 #76 - 89 Hard Travelin Heroes Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issues 85-86 - Speedy is a junkie Issue 87 - First appearance of John Stewart Green Lantern Vol 2 #181 - Hal retires from the Corps Green Lantern Vol 2 #182 - 200 Green Lantern Vol 3 #14 - 17 - John Stewart's Mosaic storyline starts  Green Lantern: Mosaic #1 - 18  - John Stewart becomes the first mortal Guardian Green Lantern: Ganthet's Tale - Origin of the Guardians Tales of the Green Lantern Corps 1 - 3 Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual 2 - 3 Emerald Twilight (Green Lantern Vol 3 48 - 50) Issue 48 - First appearance of Kyle Rayner Issue 50 - Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, destroys the Corp, Kyle gets the last power ring Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/colossus-kitty-pryde-man-steel-ninja/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:42:51 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=21043 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/colossus-kitty-pryde-man-steel-ninja/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/colossus-kitty-pryde-man-steel-ninja/feed/ 0 %CODE1% First Character Corner of 2017 is here! Kriss and Dpalm start the year off talking about Piotr Rasputin (Colossus) and Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat). We start with Giant Size X-Men #1 that gives us our first introduction of Colossus along with a bunch of other fan favorites like Storm & Nightcrawler and the second full appearance of Wolverine. We then go through the Claremont years and discuss then the introduction of Kitty Pryde and why the character is so important. The relationship between Peter and Kitty is a bit weird because of their ages but it develops into something less creepy.  This Character Corner also was a great excuse for us to re-read Joss Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men run which at its core is a Colossus/Shadowcat story. Along the way we geek out over how much we love the X-Men growing up and the potentials for doing Wolverine and Cyclops Character Corners.     We talked for almost 2 hours and still cut out a lot, so give this a listen and let us know what you think   Giant Size X-M3n #1 - First Appearance of Colossus Uncanny X-Men #129 - First Appearance of Kitty Pryde Uncanny X-Men #141 & 142 - Days of Future Past Uncanny X-Men #165  Kitty propositions Colossus Uncanny X-Men #174 - Kitty and Colossus officially start dating Secret Wars  Secret Wars #5  - Colossus cheats Uncanny X-Men #183 - Colossus breaks up with Kitty, gets into a bar fight with Juggernaut Kitty Pryde & Wolverine  Kitty goes to Japan, becomes a ninja, takes the name Shadowcat.  Uncanny X-Men #285 - Finds out his brother Mikhail is still alive Uncanny X-Men #295 - Mikhail drowns the Morlocks and himself Uncanny X-Men #303 - Illyana dies of the Legacy virus Fatal Attraction Colossus leaves the X-Men to join Magneto Uncanny X-Men 390 Colossus sacrifices himself for the cure of the Legacy virus Astonishing X-Men (Joss Whedon) Vol 1 Gifted - Return of Colossus Vol 4 Unstoppable - Breakworld. Kitty sacrifices herself  Uncanny X-Men #522 - Magneto brings Kitty back Uncanny X-Men #534.1 - 544 Conclusion to the Breakworld story in Astonishing X-Men Kitty becomes tangible again Colossus sacrifices himself to become the new Juggernaut Generation Next (Age of Apocalypse) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:48:48 %CODE1% First Character Corner of 2017 is here! Kriss and Dpalm start the year off talking about Piotr Rasputin (Colossus) and Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat). We start with Giant Size X-Men #1 that gives us our first introduction of Colossus along with a bunch of other fan favorites like Storm & Nightcrawler and the second full appearance of Wolverine. We then go through the Claremont years and discuss then the introduction of Kitty Pryde and why the character is so important. The relationship between Peter and Kitty is a bit weird because of their ages but it develops into something less creepy.  This Character Corner also was a great excuse for us to re-read Joss Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men run which at its core is a Colossus/Shadowcat story. Along the way we geek out over how much we love the X-Men growing up and the potentials for doing Wolverine and Cyclops Character Corners.     We talked for almost 2 hours and still cut out a lot, so give this a listen and let us know what you think   Giant Size X-M3n #1 - First Appearance of Colossus Uncanny X-Men #129 - First Appearance of Kitty Pryde Uncanny X-Men #141 & 142 - Days of Future Past Uncanny X-Men #165  Kitty propositions Colossus Uncanny X-Men #174 - Kitty and Colossus officially start dating Secret Wars  Secret Wars #5  - Colossus cheats Uncanny X-Men #183 - Colossus breaks up with Kitty, gets into a bar fight with Juggernaut Kitty Pryde & Wolverine  Kitty goes to Japan, becomes a ninja, takes the name Shadowcat.  Uncanny X-Men #285 - Finds out his brother Mikhail is still alive Uncanny X-Men #295 - Mikhail drowns the Morlocks and himself Uncanny X-Men #303 - Illyana dies of the Legacy virus Fatal Attraction Colossus leaves the X-Men to join Magneto Uncanny X-Men 390 Colossus sacrifices himself for the cure of the Legacy virus Astonishing X-Men (Joss Whedon) Vol 1 Gifted - Return of Colossus Vol 4 Unstoppable - Breakworld. Kitty sacrifices herself  Uncanny X-Men #522 - Magneto brings Kitty back Uncanny X-Men #534.1 - 544 Conclusion to the Breakworld story in Astonishing X-Men Kitty becomes tangible again Colossus sacrifices himself to become the new Juggernaut Generation Next (Age of Apocalypse) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% First Character Corner of 2017 is here! Kriss and Dpalm start the year off talking about Piotr Rasputin (Colossus) and Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat). We start with Giant Size X-Men #1 that gives us our first introduction of Colossus along with a bunch of other fan favorites like Storm & Nightcrawler and the second full appearance of Wolverine. We then go through the Claremont years and discuss then the introduction of Kitty Pryde and why the character is so important. The relationship between Peter and Kitty is a bit weird because of their ages but it develops into something less creepy.  This Character Corner also was a great excuse for us to re-read Joss Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men run which at its core is a Colossus/Shadowcat story. Along the way we geek out over how much we love the X-Men growing up and the potentials for doing Wolverine and Cyclops Character Corners.     We talked for almost 2 hours and still cut out a lot, so give this a listen and let us know what you think   Giant Size X-M3n #1 - First Appearance of Colossus Uncanny X-Men #129 - First Appearance of Kitty Pryde Uncanny X-Men #141 & 142 - Days of Future Past Uncanny X-Men #165  Kitty propositions Colossus Uncanny X-Men #174 - Kitty and Colossus officially start dating Secret Wars  Secret Wars #5  - Colossus cheats Uncanny X-Men #183 - Colossus breaks up with Kitty, gets into a bar fight with Juggernaut Kitty Pryde & Wolverine  Kitty goes to Japan, becomes a ninja, takes the name Shadowcat.  Uncanny X-Men #285 - Finds out his brother Mikhail is still alive Uncanny X-Men #295 - Mikhail drowns the Morlocks and himself Uncanny X-Men #303 - Illyana dies of the Legacy virus Fatal Attraction Colossus leaves the X-Men to join Magneto Uncanny X-Men 390 Colossus sacrifices himself for the cure of the Legacy virus Astonishing X-Men (Joss Whedon) Vol 1 Gifted - Return of Colossus Vol 4 Unstoppable - Breakworld. Kitty sacrifices herself  Uncanny X-Men #522 - Magneto brings Kitty back Uncanny X-Men #534.1 - 544 Conclusion to the Breakworld story in Astonishing X-Men Kitty becomes tangible again Colossus sacrifices himself to become the new Juggernaut Generation Next (Age of Apocalypse) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teen-titans-part-2-technis-imperative-young-justice-graduation-day/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:25:27 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20908 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teen-titans-part-2-technis-imperative-young-justice-graduation-day/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teen-titans-part-2-technis-imperative-young-justice-graduation-day/feed/ 0 %CODE1% Last Character Corner of 2016! We wrap up our Teen Titans coverage with a discussion with watching the Titans mature as well as the next generation (Young Justice) becoming the new Teen Titans. Part 2 focuses on the relationships amongst the group, Cyborg's development and a lot of tragedies & deaths. Oh and throw in a continuation of Deathstroke's tragic relationship with the Teen Titans. It's been a great year for not only the MTR Network but the Character Corner. We can't wait to come back in 2017 for more. Hope you enjoy! Issues: JLA/Titans Technis Imperative The Titans 1 - 20 (Devin Grayson) Young Justice Our Worlds at War Sins of the Youth Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day Teen Titans Vol 3 Issue 1 - 12 Issue 16 - 23 Issue 42 - 54 Issue 88 - 100 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:38:17 %CODE1% Last Character Corner of 2016! We wrap up our Teen Titans coverage with a discussion with watching the Titans mature as well as the next generation (Young Justice) becoming the new Teen Titans. Part 2 focuses on the relationships amongst the group, Cyborg's development and a lot of tragedies & deaths. Oh and throw in a continuation of Deathstroke's tragic relationship with the Teen Titans. It's been a great year for not only the MTR Network but the Character Corner. We can't wait to come back in 2017 for more. Hope you enjoy! Issues: JLA/Titans Technis Imperative The Titans 1 - 20 (Devin Grayson) Young Justice Our Worlds at War Sins of the Youth Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day Teen Titans Vol 3 Issue 1 - 12 Issue 16 - 23 Issue 42 - 54 Issue 88 - 100 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% Last Character Corner of 2016! We wrap up our Teen Titans coverage with a discussion with watching the Titans mature as well as the next generation (Young Justice) becoming the new Teen Titans. Part 2 focuses on the relationships amongst the group, Cyborg's development and a lot of tragedies & deaths. Oh and throw in a continuation of Deathstroke's tragic relationship with the Teen Titans. It's been a great year for not only the MTR Network but the Character Corner. We can't wait to come back in 2017 for more. Hope you enjoy! Issues: JLA/Titans Technis Imperative The Titans 1 - 20 (Devin Grayson) Young Justice Our Worlds at War Sins of the Youth Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day Teen Titans Vol 3 Issue 1 - 12 Issue 16 - 23 Issue 42 - 54 Issue 88 - 100 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teen-titans-part-1-teen-titans-vs-deathstroke/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:24:34 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20838 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teen-titans-part-1-teen-titans-vs-deathstroke/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/teen-titans-part-1-teen-titans-vs-deathstroke/feed/ 0 %CODE1% We're finally back with another Character Corner on the MTR Network. This episode is part one of our two-part Teen Titans series. In this first part we talk about the origins of the Teen Titans and their original team of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad and Wondergirl. We then move on to Marv Wolfman & George Perez New Teen Titans and the introduction of Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke the Terminator. We finish by covering the three-part arc of the Teen Titans and Deathstroke (Judas Contract, Trial of the Terminator and Titans Hunt) which will leave us in a good spot for the second part that should come later this month. Issues: The Brave and the Bold #60 - First Appearance as the Teen Titans Teen Titans Vol 1 Issue #19 - Speedy joins the team officially Issue #25 - Dr. Arthur Swenson is killed, marks turning point for Titans Issue #45 - First appearance of Karen Beecher (Bumblebee) Issues #50-52 - Titans West DC Comics Presents #26 - The New Teen Titans (Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Beast Boy aka Changeling, Cyborg, Starfire & Raven) Tales of the New Teen Titans Issue #1 - Cyborg's origin Issue #2 - Raven's origin Issue #3 - Beastboy's orign Issue #4 - Starfire's origin New Teen Titans (1980 - 1996) Issue #2 - First appearance of Deathstroke, death of his son Grant The Judas Contract (#42-#44 & Annual #3) Titan Hunt (#71-#84) Tales of the Teen Titans (Volume 1) Trial of the Terminator (#53-#55) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:26:39 %CODE1% We're finally back with another Character Corner on the MTR Network. This episode is part one of our two-part Teen Titans series. In this first part we talk about the origins of the Teen Titans and their original team of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad and Wondergirl. We then move on to Marv Wolfman & George Perez New Teen Titans and the introduction of Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke the Terminator. We finish by covering the three-part arc of the Teen Titans and Deathstroke (Judas Contract, Trial of the Terminator and Titans Hunt) which will leave us in a good spot for the second part that should come later this month. Issues: The Brave and the Bold #60 - First Appearance as the Teen Titans Teen Titans Vol 1 Issue #19 - Speedy joins the team officially Issue #25 - Dr. Arthur Swenson is killed, marks turning point for Titans Issue #45 - First appearance of Karen Beecher (Bumblebee) Issues #50-52 - Titans West DC Comics Presents #26 - The New Teen Titans (Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Beast Boy aka Changeling, Cyborg, Starfire & Raven) Tales of the New Teen Titans Issue #1 - Cyborg's origin Issue #2 - Raven's origin Issue #3 - Beastboy's orign Issue #4 - Starfire's origin New Teen Titans (1980 - 1996) Issue #2 - First appearance of Deathstroke, death of his son Grant The Judas Contract (#42-#44 & Annual #3) Titan Hunt (#71-#84) Tales of the Teen Titans (Volume 1) Trial of the Terminator (#53-#55) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% We're finally back with another Character Corner on the MTR Network. This episode is part one of our two-part Teen Titans series. In this first part we talk about the origins of the Teen Titans and their original team of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad and Wondergirl. We then move on to Marv Wolfman & George Perez New Teen Titans and the introduction of Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke the Terminator. We finish by covering the three-part arc of the Teen Titans and Deathstroke (Judas Contract, Trial of the Terminator and Titans Hunt) which will leave us in a good spot for the second part that should come later this month. Issues: The Brave and the Bold #60 - First Appearance as the Teen Titans Teen Titans Vol 1 Issue #19 - Speedy joins the team officially Issue #25 - Dr. Arthur Swenson is killed, marks turning point for Titans Issue #45 - First appearance of Karen Beecher (Bumblebee) Issues #50-52 - Titans West DC Comics Presents #26 - The New Teen Titans (Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Beast Boy aka Changeling, Cyborg, Starfire & Raven) Tales of the New Teen Titans Issue #1 - Cyborg's origin Issue #2 - Raven's origin Issue #3 - Beastboy's orign Issue #4 - Starfire's origin New Teen Titans (1980 - 1996) Issue #2 - First appearance of Deathstroke, death of his son Grant The Judas Contract (#42-#44 & Annual #3) Titan Hunt (#71-#84) Tales of the Teen Titans (Volume 1) Trial of the Terminator (#53-#55) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/james-roberts-interview-transformers-mtmte-season-2/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:38:42 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20695 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/james-roberts-interview-transformers-mtmte-season-2/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/james-roberts-interview-transformers-mtmte-season-2/feed/ 1 %CODE1% Dpalm is joined once again by James Roberts, author of IDW's critically acclaimed Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye comic series. On the heels of smashing final issue, Mr. Roberts is on hand to talk about working with editors and corporate, talk about introducing a brand new cast for fans to love, and walks us through all of Season 2. We even get a sneak peek of what lies ahead as Roberts previews the (presumed )return of Rodimus and crew to our comic shelves in Lost Light 1, available everywhere in December. Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @Dpalm66& @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 47:36 %CODE1% Dpalm is joined once again by James Roberts, author of IDW's critically acclaimed Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye comic series. On the heels of smashing final issue, Mr. Roberts is on hand to talk about working with editors and corporate, talk about introducing a brand new cast for fans to love, and walks us through all of Season 2. We even get a sneak peek of what lies ahead as Roberts previews the (presumed )return of Rodimus and crew to our comic shelves in Lost Light 1, available everywhere in December. Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @Dpalm66& @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% Dpalm is joined once again by James Roberts, author of IDW's critically acclaimed Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye comic series. On the heels of smashing final issue, Mr. Roberts is on hand to talk about working with editors and corporate, talk about introducing a brand new cast for fans to love, and walks us through all of Season 2. We even get a sneak peek of what lies ahead as Roberts previews the (presumed )return of Rodimus and crew to our comic shelves in Lost Light 1, available everywhere in December. Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @Dpalm66& @MTrailerReviewsCreator Spotlight, Other, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/doctor-strange-sorcerer-supreme/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:45:10 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20593 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/doctor-strange-sorcerer-supreme/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/doctor-strange-sorcerer-supreme/feed/ 0 %CODE1% This Character Corner we take a trip to the mystical side of the Marvel Universe and talk about Doctor Stephen Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. With Doctor Strange making his live action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we thought it wise to give a break down of the character and some essential reading. We start off with his origins and discuss Strange's ethnicity as well as some of the problematic issues at the base of the character. Dpalm talks about some of his issues with early appearances of Doctor Strange and how the more modern takes address some of those issues and make the character more interesting. We also discuss the trade paperback, Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment and how it's not only great insight into both the characters of Strange and Doom but also a good starting point before getting into Hickman's New Avengers & Secret Wars. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. Issues: Strange Tales #110-146 Issues #1110 - First Appearance Issue  #111 = First appearance of Baron Mordo Issues #126-127 - defeats Dormammu; Given the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment Infinite Gauntlet Trilogy Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme 31-36 World War Hulk - Read New Avengers: Illuminati first.  Bendis New Avengers: Illuminati New Avengers (2004-2010) New Avengers Annual 2 (2006) - Gives up being the Sorcerer Supreme Issues #51-55 - Search for the new Sorcerer Supreme New Avengers (2010-2012) Issues #1-6 - Doctor Vodoo sacrifices himself Issues #31-34 - Regains being the Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Vodoo Avenger of the Supernatural Doctor Strange: The Oath (Brian K Vaughan) Hickman New Avengers (2013) Issues 14, 20, 21, 27 & 33 Annual #2 Secret Wars Doctor Strange (2015) Volume 1: The Way of the Weird Volume 2: The Last Days of Magic Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:17:48 %CODE1% This Character Corner we take a trip to the mystical side of the Marvel Universe and talk about Doctor Stephen Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. With Doctor Strange making his live action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we thought it wise to give a break down of the character and some essential reading. We start off with his origins and discuss Strange's ethnicity as well as some of the problematic issues at the base of the character. Dpalm talks about some of his issues with early appearances of Doctor Strange and how the more modern takes address some of those issues and make the character more interesting. We also discuss the trade paperback, Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment and how it's not only great insight into both the characters of Strange and Doom but also a good starting point before getting into Hickman's New Avengers & Secret Wars. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. Issues: Strange Tales #110-146 Issues #1110 - First Appearance Issue  #111 = First appearance of Baron Mordo Issues #126-127 - defeats Dormammu; Given the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment Infinite Gauntlet Trilogy Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme 31-36 World War Hulk - Read New Avengers: Illuminati first.  Bendis New Avengers: Illuminati New Avengers (2004-2010) New Avengers Annual 2 (2006) - Gives up being the Sorcerer Supreme Issues #51-55 - Search for the new Sorcerer Supreme New Avengers (2010-2012) Issues #1-6 - Doctor Vodoo sacrifices himself Issues #31-34 - Regains being the Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Vodoo Avenger of the Supernatural Doctor Strange: The Oath (Brian K Vaughan) Hickman New Avengers (2013) Issues 14, 20, 21, 27 & 33 Annual #2 Secret Wars Doctor Strange (2015) Volume 1: The Way of the Weird Volume 2: The Last Days of Magic Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% This Character Corner we take a trip to the mystical side of the Marvel Universe and talk about Doctor Stephen Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. With Doctor Strange making his live action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we thought it wise to give a break down of the character and some essential reading. We start off with his origins and discuss Strange's ethnicity as well as some of the problematic issues at the base of the character. Dpalm talks about some of his issues with early appearances of Doctor Strange and how the more modern takes address some of those issues and make the character more interesting. We also discuss the trade paperback, Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment and how it's not only great insight into both the characters of Strange and Doom but also a good starting point before getting into Hickman's New Avengers & Secret Wars. Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think. Issues: Strange Tales #110-146 Issues #1110 - First Appearance Issue  #111 = First appearance of Baron Mordo Issues #126-127 - defeats Dormammu; Given the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph & Torment Infinite Gauntlet Trilogy Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme 31-36 World War Hulk - Read New Avengers: Illuminati first.  Bendis New Avengers: Illuminati New Avengers (2004-2010) New Avengers Annual 2 (2006) - Gives up being the Sorcerer Supreme Issues #51-55 - Search for the new Sorcerer Supreme New Avengers (2010-2012) Issues #1-6 - Doctor Vodoo sacrifices himself Issues #31-34 - Regains being the Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Vodoo Avenger of the Supernatural Doctor Strange: The Oath (Brian K Vaughan) Hickman New Avengers (2013) Issues 14, 20, 21, 27 & 33 Annual #2 Secret Wars Doctor Strange (2015) Volume 1: The Way of the Weird Volume 2: The Last Days of Magic Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-justice-society-of-america-the-first-superhero-team/ Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:50:45 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20513 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-justice-society-of-america-the-first-superhero-team/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/the-justice-society-of-america-the-first-superhero-team/feed/ 0 %CODE1% New Character Corner time. This time Kriss & Dpalm tackle the first team of Superheroes, the Justice Society of America. These are heroes who heroes like Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman look up to and find inspiration from. The JSA is about family & legacy and training the next generation to be heroes. We break down what makes the JSA so special and important in the DC Universe.  Founders: Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) Hour-Man (Rex Tyler) the Spectre (Jim Corrigan) Sandman (Wesley Dodds) Atom (Al Pratt) Flash  (Jay Garrick) Green Lantern (Alan Scott) Hawkman Other Notable Members: Wonder Woman (Queen Hippolyta) Wildcat (Ted Grant) Doctor Fate (Hector Hall) Power Girl (Earth-2 Kara Zor-El) Hourman (Rick Tyler/(Matthew Tyler) Atom Smasher (Albert Rothstein) Starman (Ted Knight) Mr Terrific (Terry Sloane/Michael Holt) Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider/Pieter Cross) Sandy (Sanderson Hawkins) Johnny Thunder Jakeem Thunder Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) Black Adam Captain Marvel Jesse Quick (Jesse Chambers) Damage (Grant Emerson) Citizen Steel (Nate Heywood) Obsidian (Todd Rice) Issues: All Star Comics #3 (1940) - First appearance & first team of superheroes in comic books The Flash #123 -  Barry Allen (Silver Age Flash) meets Jay Garrick (Goden Age flash) The Flash #129 - all of the JSA Justice Leage of America #21-22 - Justice League meets the JSA Zero Hour Crisis in Time  Hawkman & Hawkgirl merges with the other Hawks from other timelines Atom(Al Pratt), Doctor Mid-Nite(Charles McNider),  Hour-Man(Rex Tyler) & Dr Fate (Kent Nelson) die Merges the timelines JSA Volume 2 Stealing Thunder (32-37) Black Reign Black Vengeance  Kingdom Come JLA/JSA Virtue and Vice Justice Society of America volume 2 The Next Age Thy Kingdom Come Part 1 Thy Kingdom Come Part 2 Thy Kingdom Come Part 3 Justice League of America - The Lightning Saga Also check out our Black Adam Character Corner & reading list. It has more JSA issues centering on Black Adam and also covers 52 & World War II Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:22:18 %CODE1% New Character Corner time. This time Kriss & Dpalm tackle the first team of Superheroes, the Justice Society of America. These are heroes who heroes like Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman look up to and find inspiration from. The JSA is about family & legacy and training the next generation to be heroes. We break down what makes the JSA so special and important in the DC Universe.  Founders: Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) Hour-Man (Rex Tyler) the Spectre (Jim Corrigan) Sandman (Wesley Dodds) Atom (Al Pratt) Flash  (Jay Garrick) Green Lantern (Alan Scott) Hawkman Other Notable Members: Wonder Woman (Queen Hippolyta) Wildcat (Ted Grant) Doctor Fate (Hector Hall) Power Girl (Earth-2 Kara Zor-El) Hourman (Rick Tyler/(Matthew Tyler) Atom Smasher (Albert Rothstein) Starman (Ted Knight) Mr Terrific (Terry Sloane/Michael Holt) Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider/Pieter Cross) Sandy (Sanderson Hawkins) Johnny Thunder Jakeem Thunder Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) Black Adam Captain Marvel Jesse Quick (Jesse Chambers) Damage (Grant Emerson) Citizen Steel (Nate Heywood) Obsidian (Todd Rice) Issues: All Star Comics #3 (1940) - First appearance & first team of superheroes in comic books The Flash #123 -  Barry Allen (Silver Age Flash) meets Jay Garrick (Goden Age flash) The Flash #129 - all of the JSA Justice Leage of America #21-22 - Justice League meets the JSA Zero Hour Crisis in Time  Hawkman & Hawkgirl merges with the other Hawks from other timelines Atom(Al Pratt), Doctor Mid-Nite(Charles McNider),  Hour-Man(Rex Tyler) & Dr Fate (Kent Nelson) die Merges the timelines JSA Volume 2 Stealing Thunder (32-37) Black Reign Black Vengeance  Kingdom Come JLA/JSA Virtue and Vice Justice Society of America volume 2 The Next Age Thy Kingdom Come Part 1 Thy Kingdom Come Part 2 Thy Kingdom Come Part 3 Justice League of America - The Lightning Saga Also check out our Black Adam Character Corner & reading list. It has more JSA issues centering on Black Adam and also covers 52 & World War II Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% New Character Corner time. This time Kriss & Dpalm tackle the first team of Superheroes, the Justice Society of America. These are heroes who heroes like Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman look up to and find inspiration from. The JSA is about family & legacy and training the next generation to be heroes. We break down what makes the JSA so special and important in the DC Universe.  Founders: Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) Hour-Man (Rex Tyler) the Spectre (Jim Corrigan) Sandman (Wesley Dodds) Atom (Al Pratt) Flash  (Jay Garrick) Green Lantern (Alan Scott) Hawkman Other Notable Members: Wonder Woman (Queen Hippolyta) Wildcat (Ted Grant) Doctor Fate (Hector Hall) Power Girl (Earth-2 Kara Zor-El) Hourman (Rick Tyler/(Matthew Tyler) Atom Smasher (Albert Rothstein) Starman (Ted Knight) Mr Terrific (Terry Sloane/Michael Holt) Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider/Pieter Cross) Sandy (Sanderson Hawkins) Johnny Thunder Jakeem Thunder Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) Black Adam Captain Marvel Jesse Quick (Jesse Chambers) Damage (Grant Emerson) Citizen Steel (Nate Heywood) Obsidian (Todd Rice) Issues: All Star Comics #3 (1940) - First appearance & first team of superheroes in comic books The Flash #123 -  Barry Allen (Silver Age Flash) meets Jay Garrick (Goden Age flash) The Flash #129 - all of the JSA Justice Leage of America #21-22 - Justice League meets the JSA Zero Hour Crisis in Time  Hawkman & Hawkgirl merges with the other Hawks from other timelines Atom(Al Pratt), Doctor Mid-Nite(Charles McNider),  Hour-Man(Rex Tyler) & Dr Fate (Kent Nelson) die Merges the timelines JSA Volume 2 Stealing Thunder (32-37) Black Reign Black Vengeance  Kingdom Come JLA/JSA Virtue and Vice Justice Society of America volume 2 The Next Age Thy Kingdom Come Part 1 Thy Kingdom Come Part 2 Thy Kingdom Come Part 3 Justice League of America - The Lightning Saga Also check out our Black Adam Character Corner & reading list. It has more JSA issues centering on Black Adam and also covers 52 & World War II Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/heroes-for-hire-part-1-luke-cage-and-misty-knight/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 03:00:22 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20302 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/heroes-for-hire-part-1-luke-cage-and-misty-knight/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/heroes-for-hire-part-1-luke-cage-and-misty-knight/feed/ 2 %CODE1% It's time for another Character CornerLuke Cage debuts on Netflix this Friday. Misty Knight will also make her live action debut in that 13 episode series. We decided that this is going to be Part 1 of our Heroes for Hire series as its hard to talk about Luke Cage and Misty Knight without Danny Rand (Iron Fist) and Colleen Wing. So we'll definitely be talking more about Cage & Knight when we do Iron Fist/Colleen Wing next year, but we start you off with the essentials. Luke & Misty are both African-American characters that come from the blaxploitation era of Marvel but have become solid characters that are so much more than that. Luke Cage's origin story still holds up pretty well and is very relevant in today's climate. Misty Knight has never had her own solo book, but she's been central in several series. Give this episode a listen and check out the reading list. Most issues are on Marvel Unlimited. Luke Cage: Luke Cage Hero For Hire Issue #1 - First Appearance Issues #8-9 - Beats up Doctor Doom for $200 Power Man Volume 1 #48-49 - Meets Danny, Misty & Colleen for the first time & clears his name Power Man and Iron Fist Volume 1 - Starts at #50 picks up from #49 with Luke's name being cleared and teaming up with Danny Relationship with Jessica Jones Alias The Pluse New Avengers (2004) - Bendis Run New Avengers Annual #1 - Wedding between Luke & Jessica Issue #22 - Civil War Tie-In. Refuses to sign & joins Cap Issue #47 - The story of when he fell for Jessica Mighty Avengers Power Man and Iron First (Current David Walker Run) Misty Knight Marvel Premiere #21 - First Appearance Daughters of the Dragon Heroes for Hire (Volume 2) Heroes for Hire (Volume 3) Villains for Hire Fearless Defenders Captain America: Sam Wilson Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:39:36 %CODE1% It's time for another Character CornerLuke Cage debuts on Netflix this Friday. Misty Knight will also make her live action debut in that 13 episode series. We decided that this is going to be Part 1 of our Heroes for Hire series as its hard to talk about Luke Cage and Misty Knight without Danny Rand (Iron Fist) and Colleen Wing. So we'll definitely be talking more about Cage & Knight when we do Iron Fist/Colleen Wing next year, but we start you off with the essentials. Luke & Misty are both African-American characters that come from the blaxploitation era of Marvel but have become solid characters that are so much more than that. Luke Cage's origin story still holds up pretty well and is very relevant in today's climate. Misty Knight has never had her own solo book, but she's been central in several series. Give this episode a listen and check out the reading list. Most issues are on Marvel Unlimited. Luke Cage: Luke Cage Hero For Hire Issue #1 - First Appearance Issues #8-9 - Beats up Doctor Doom for $200 Power Man Volume 1 #48-49 - Meets Danny, Misty & Colleen for the first time & clears his name Power Man and Iron Fist Volume 1 - Starts at #50 picks up from #49 with Luke's name being cleared and teaming up with Danny Relationship with Jessica Jones Alias The Pluse New Avengers (2004) - Bendis Run New Avengers Annual #1 - Wedding between Luke & Jessica Issue #22 - Civil War Tie-In. Refuses to sign & joins Cap Issue #47 - The story of when he fell for Jessica Mighty Avengers Power Man and Iron First (Current David Walker Run) Misty Knight Marvel Premiere #21 - First Appearance Daughters of the Dragon Heroes for Hire (Volume 2) Heroes for Hire (Volume 3) Villains for Hire Fearless Defenders Captain America: Sam Wilson Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% It's time for another Character CornerLuke Cage debuts on Netflix this Friday. Misty Knight will also make her live action debut in that 13 episode series. We decided that this is going to be Part 1 of our Heroes for Hire series as its hard to talk about Luke Cage and Misty Knight without Danny Rand (Iron Fist) and Colleen Wing. So we'll definitely be talking more about Cage & Knight when we do Iron Fist/Colleen Wing next year, but we start you off with the essentials. Luke & Misty are both African-American characters that come from the blaxploitation era of Marvel but have become solid characters that are so much more than that. Luke Cage's origin story still holds up pretty well and is very relevant in today's climate. Misty Knight has never had her own solo book, but she's been central in several series. Give this episode a listen and check out the reading list. Most issues are on Marvel Unlimited. Luke Cage: Luke Cage Hero For Hire Issue #1 - First Appearance Issues #8-9 - Beats up Doctor Doom for $200 Power Man Volume 1 #48-49 - Meets Danny, Misty & Colleen for the first time & clears his name Power Man and Iron Fist Volume 1 - Starts at #50 picks up from #49 with Luke's name being cleared and teaming up with Danny Relationship with Jessica Jones Alias The Pluse New Avengers (2004) - Bendis Run New Avengers Annual #1 - Wedding between Luke & Jessica Issue #22 - Civil War Tie-In. Refuses to sign & joins Cap Issue #47 - The story of when he fell for Jessica Mighty Avengers Power Man and Iron First (Current David Walker Run) Misty Knight Marvel Premiere #21 - First Appearance Daughters of the Dragon Heroes for Hire (Volume 2) Heroes for Hire (Volume 3) Villains for Hire Fearless Defenders Captain America: Sam Wilson Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured, Luke Cage https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ghost-rider-spirits-of-vengeance-blazeketchreyes/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:03:17 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20224 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ghost-rider-spirits-of-vengeance-blazeketchreyes/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/ghost-rider-spirits-of-vengeance-blazeketchreyes/feed/ 1 %CODE1% We're back with another episode of the Character Corner. This time Kriss & Dpalm step out of their comfort zone and deal with a character (or rather a set of characters) that they don't have a lot of prior knowledge on: Ghost Rider. We cover the original Ghost Rider with Johnny Blaze, then move on to his brother Danny Ketch and then finish with the All-New Ghost Rider that will be appearing in this upcoming season of Agents of SHIELD, Robbie Reyes. We were pleasantly surprised by what we found, researched and read with Ghost Rider and we really think people will enjoy this episode.  Runs: Ghost Rider Vol. 2 #1 - First Appearance of Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider Vol. 3 #1 - First Appearance of Danny Ketch Ghost Rider: Trail of Tears Ghost Rider: Road to Damnation Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch Ghost Rider Vol. 6 #20 - 35 - Jason Aaron's run Ghost Rider: Heaven's on Fire 1 - 6 All New Ghost Rider #1 - 12 - First Appearance of Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider Vol. 7  Fear Itself - Alejandra becomes Ghost Rider Ghost Rider Vol. 6 #12 - 13 - Ghost Rider (Blaze) vs The Hulk Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:33:14 %CODE1% We're back with another episode of the Character Corner. This time Kriss & Dpalm step out of their comfort zone and deal with a character (or rather a set of characters) that they don't have a lot of prior knowledge on: Ghost Rider. We cover the original Ghost Rider with Johnny Blaze, then move on to his brother Danny Ketch and then finish with the All-New Ghost Rider that will be appearing in this upcoming season of Agents of SHIELD, Robbie Reyes. We were pleasantly surprised by what we found, researched and read with Ghost Rider and we really think people will enjoy this episode.  Runs: Ghost Rider Vol. 2 #1 - First Appearance of Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider Vol. 3 #1 - First Appearance of Danny Ketch Ghost Rider: Trail of Tears Ghost Rider: Road to Damnation Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch Ghost Rider Vol. 6 #20 - 35 - Jason Aaron's run Ghost Rider: Heaven's on Fire 1 - 6 All New Ghost Rider #1 - 12 - First Appearance of Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider Vol. 7  Fear Itself - Alejandra becomes Ghost Rider Ghost Rider Vol. 6 #12 - 13 - Ghost Rider (Blaze) vs The Hulk Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% We're back with another episode of the Character Corner. This time Kriss & Dpalm step out of their comfort zone and deal with a character (or rather a set of characters) that they don't have a lot of prior knowledge on: Ghost Rider. We cover the original Ghost Rider with Johnny Blaze, then move on to his brother Danny Ketch and then finish with the All-New Ghost Rider that will be appearing in this upcoming season of Agents of SHIELD, Robbie Reyes. We were pleasantly surprised by what we found, researched and read with Ghost Rider and we really think people will enjoy this episode.  Runs: Ghost Rider Vol. 2 #1 - First Appearance of Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider Vol. 3 #1 - First Appearance of Danny Ketch Ghost Rider: Trail of Tears Ghost Rider: Road to Damnation Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch Ghost Rider Vol. 6 #20 - 35 - Jason Aaron's run Ghost Rider: Heaven's on Fire 1 - 6 All New Ghost Rider #1 - 12 - First Appearance of Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider Vol. 7  Fear Itself - Alejandra becomes Ghost Rider Ghost Rider Vol. 6 #12 - 13 - Ghost Rider (Blaze) vs The Hulk Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/rogue-war-part-3-the-flashs-underrated-rogue-gallery/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:55:39 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=20123 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/rogue-war-part-3-the-flashs-underrated-rogue-gallery/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/rogue-war-part-3-the-flashs-underrated-rogue-gallery/feed/ 0 We end our 3 part Rogue War Character Corner special with the only group of villains to actually be Rogues (well at least part of them). They might have silly costumes and silly names but when you realize that these villains go up against the Fastest Man Alive and routinely give him hell, you realize just how powerful and dangerous Flash's rogues are. Dpalm and Kriss make the case that not only are the Rogues of Barry Allen and Wally West underrated, but that this is actually the best Rogues Gallery in comic books. Bold statement but we have plenty of evidence to back it up. So give this show a listen. The Minor Players Murmur Girder Rainbow Raider Turtle Peek-a-Boo Magenta Blacksmith The Rogue “Affiliates" Doctor Alchemy Gorilla Grodd Flash Vol. 2 #178 Flash Vol.2 #192 - 194 Flash Vol.2 #210 - 211 Gorilla Warfare Abra Kadabra The Rogues Pied Piper Trickster/Jesse James Captain Boomerang/Digger Harkness Mirror Master/Sam Scudder Legacy Rogues Trickster/Axel Walker Captain Boomerang/Owen Harkness Mirror Master/Evan McCulloch Flash Vol. 2 #212 Weather Wizard Heatwave The Top Flash Vol. 1 #243 - First "death" Golden Glider Captain Cold The Flash Vol. 2 #182 The Speedsters Inertia/Kid Zoom/Thaddeus Thawne Savitar Flash Vol. 2 #108 - 111 Black Flash/Black Racer The Rival Professor Zoom/Hunter Zolomon Flash: Blitz Reverse Flash/Eobard Thawne The Death of Iris West Allen The Return of Barry Allen Runs Flash: Wonderland - Flash Vol. 2 #164-169 Flash: Rogues - Flash Vol. 2 #177-182 Flash Vol. 2 #19 - A Meeting of Rogues Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge Flash: Rogue War - Vol. 2 #220 - 225 Flash: Rogues Revolution - Vol. 3 0, 9-12, Annual 1   Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 2:41:23 We end our 3 part Rogue War Character Corner special with the only group of villains to actually be Rogues (well at least part of them). They might have silly costumes and silly names but when you realize that these villains go up against the Fastest Man Alive and routinely give him hell, you realize just how powerful and dangerous Flash's rogues are. Dpalm and Kriss make the case that not only are the Rogues of Barry Allen and Wally West underrated, but that this is actually the best Rogues Gallery in comic books. Bold statement but we have plenty of evidence to back it up. So give this show a listen. The Minor Players Murmur Girder Rainbow Raider Turtle Peek-a-Boo Magenta Blacksmith The Rogue “Affiliates" Doctor Alchemy Gorilla Grodd Flash Vol. 2 #178 Flash Vol.2 #192 - 194 Flash Vol.2 #210 - 211 Gorilla Warfare Abra Kadabra The Rogues Pied Piper Trickster/Jesse James Captain Boomerang/Digger Harkness Mirror Master/Sam Scudder Legacy Rogues Trickster/Axel Walker Captain Boomerang/Owen Harkness Mirror Master/Evan McCulloch Flash Vol. 2 #212 Weather Wizard Heatwave The Top Flash Vol. 1 #243 - First "death" Golden Glider Captain Cold The Flash Vol. 2 #182 The Speedsters Inertia/Kid Zoom/Thaddeus Thawne Savitar Flash Vol. 2 #108 - 111 Black Flash/Black Racer The Rival Professor Zoom/Hunter Zolomon Flash: Blitz Reverse Flash/Eobard Thawne The Death of Iris West Allen The Return of Barry Allen Runs Flash: Wonderland - Flash Vol. 2 #164-169 Flash: Rogues - Flash Vol. 2 #177-182 Flash Vol. 2 #19 - A Meeting of Rogues Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge Flash: Rogue War - Vol. 2 #220 - 225 Flash: Rogues Revolution - Vol. 3 0, 9-12, Annual 1   Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsWe end our 3 part Rogue War Character Corner special with the only group of villains to actually be Rogues (well at least part of them). They might have silly costumes and silly names but when you realize that these villains go up against the Fastest Man Alive and routinely give him hell, you realize just how powerful and dangerous Flash's rogues are. Dpalm and Kriss make the case that not only are the Rogues of Barry Allen and Wally West underrated, but that this is actually the best Rogues Gallery in comic books. Bold statement but we have plenty of evidence to back it up. So give this show a listen. The Minor Players Murmur Girder Rainbow Raider Turtle Peek-a-Boo Magenta Blacksmith The Rogue “Affiliates" Doctor Alchemy Gorilla Grodd Flash Vol. 2 #178 Flash Vol.2 #192 - 194 Flash Vol.2 #210 - 211 Gorilla Warfare Abra Kadabra The Rogues Pied Piper Trickster/Jesse James Captain Boomerang/Digger Harkness Mirror Master/Sam Scudder Legacy Rogues Trickster/Axel Walker Captain Boomerang/Owen Harkness Mirror Master/Evan McCulloch Flash Vol. 2 #212 Weather Wizard Heatwave The Top Flash Vol. 1 #243 - First "death" Golden Glider Captain Cold The Flash Vol. 2 #182 The Speedsters Inertia/Kid Zoom/Thaddeus Thawne Savitar Flash Vol. 2 #108 - 111 Black Flash/Black Racer The Rival Professor Zoom/Hunter Zolomon Flash: Blitz Reverse Flash/Eobard Thawne The Death of Iris West Allen The Return of Barry Allen Runs Flash: Wonderland - Flash Vol. 2 #164-169 Flash: Rogues - Flash Vol. 2 #177-182 Flash Vol. 2 #19 - A Meeting of Rogues Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge Flash: Rogue War - Vol. 2 #220 - 225 Flash: Rogues Revolution - Vol. 3 0, 9-12, Annual 1   Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rogue-war-part-2-spider-man-villains/ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:39:50 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19894 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rogue-war-part-2-spider-man-villains/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rogue-war-part-2-spider-man-villains/feed/ 0 Part 2 of our Rogue War Character Corner is here. This time we visit the Rogue Gallery of none other than Peter Parker, Spider-Man. Honestly, this is probably the most robust and well known set of villains. An argument can be made for Batman being number 1, but the depth and growth of Spider-Man's villains is really tough to match. It even caught us off guard because we though this might be a shorter show than the Batman villains one and we were very very wrong. But it was great to talk about these characters and we have a ton of issues for you to read. We've linked to some of the bundled issues that you can get through Amazon/Comixology and almost all the issues we listed and mentioned on the show are on Marvel Unlimited. Characters & Issues J Jonah Jameson First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 Assorted Street Level Villains -  Tombstone, Kangaroo, Mr. Hyde, etc Scorpion (Mac Gargan) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #25 Lizard First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #6 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #630 -633 Shed Shocker First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #46 Electro First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #9 The Gauntlet: The Amazing Spider-Man #612-614 Kingpin First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #50 Kraven (Sergei Kravinoff) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #15 Kraven's Last Hunt Web of Spider-Man #31-32 The Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man #131-132 Grim Hunt: The Amazing Spider-Man #643-363 Chameleon First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 Sandman First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #4 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #615 - 616 Mysterio (Quentin Beck) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #13 Vulture (Adrian Toomes) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #2 Doc Ock First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #3 The Amazing Spider-Man #88-90 - Death of Captain Stacy, Gwen's father The Amazing Spider-Man #698- 700 Superior Spider-Man Volume 1: My Own Worst Enemy Volume 2: A Troubled Mind Volume 3: No Escape Volume 4: Necessary Evil Volume 5: The Superior Venom Volume 6: Goblin Nation (Paperback only) The Sinister Six Original Team: Doc Ock, Vulture, Electro, Kraven, Mysterio & Sandman The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 2nd Team: Doc Ock, Vulture, Electro, Hobgoblin, Mysterio & Sandman The Amazing Spider-Man #334-339 Black Cat First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #194 Silver Sable First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #265 Rhino (Aleksei Sytsevich) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #41 Flowers for Rhino - Spider-Man's Tangled Web #5 -6 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #617 & 625 Hobgoblin First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #238 & 239 Gang War: Amazing Spider-Man #284-288 Jackel First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #129 The Clone Saga Carnage First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #361 Maximum Carnage  Venom First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #299 & 300 The Amazing Spider-Man #314-317 The Amazing Spider-Man #346-347 Green Goblin (Norman & Harry Osborn) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #14 The Death of Gwen Stacy - The Amazing Spider-Man #121 - 122 The Child Within/The Harry Osborn Saga - Spectacular Spider-Man #178-184, 189-190 & 200 Spider-Man Blue A Death of the Family - Peter Parker Spider-Man Vol 2 #44-47 The Gauntlet Volume 1: Electro & Sandman Volume 2: Rhino & Mysterio (only the 1st issue of the Rhino story) Volume 3: Vulture & Morbius  (includes 625, second part of Rhino story) Volume 4: Juggernaut Volume 5: Lizard Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews   MTR Network Rogue War Part 2 Spider-Man Villains full false 2:49:11 Part 2 of our Rogue War Character Corner is here. This time we visit the Rogue Gallery of none other than Peter Parker, Spider-Man. Honestly, this is probably the most robust and well known set of villains. An argument can be made for Batman being number 1, but the depth and growth of Spider-Man's villains is really tough to match. It even caught us off guard because we though this might be a shorter show than the Batman villains one and we were very very wrong. But it was great to talk about these characters and we have a ton of issues for you to read. We've linked to some of the bundled issues that you can get through Amazon/Comixology and almost all the issues we listed and mentioned on the show are on Marvel Unlimited. Characters & Issues J Jonah Jameson First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 Assorted Street Level Villains -  Tombstone, Kangaroo, Mr. Hyde, etc Scorpion (Mac Gargan) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #25 Lizard First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #6 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #630 -633 Shed Shocker First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #46 Electro First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #9 The Gauntlet: The Amazing Spider-Man #612-614 Kingpin First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #50 Kraven (Sergei Kravinoff) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #15 Kraven's Last Hunt Web of Spider-Man #31-32 The Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man #131-132 Grim Hunt: The Amazing Spider-Man #643-363 Chameleon First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 Sandman First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #4 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #615 - 616 Mysterio (Quentin Beck) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #13 Vulture (Adrian Toomes) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #2 Doc Ock First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #3 The Amazing Spider-Man #88-90 - Death of Captain Stacy, Gwen's father The Amazing Spider-Man #698- 700 Superior Spider-Man Volume 1: My Own Worst Enemy Volume 2: A Troubled Mind Volume 3: No Escape Volume 4: Necessary Evil Volume 5: The Superior Venom Volume 6: Goblin Nation (Paperback only) The Sinister Six Original Team: Doc Ock, Vulture, Electro, Kraven, Mysterio & Sandman The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 2nd Team: Doc Ock, Vulture, Electro, Hobgoblin, Mysterio & Sandman The Amazing Spider-Man #334-339 Black Cat First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #194 Silver Sable First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #265 Rhino (Aleksei Sytsevich) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #41 Flowers for Rhino - Spider-Man's Tangled Web #5 -6 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #617 & 625 Hobgoblin First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #238 & 239 Gang War: Amazing Spider-Man #284-288 Jackel First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #129 The Clone Saga Carnage First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #361 Maximum Carnage  Venom First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #299 & 300 The Amazing Spider-Man #314-317 The Amazing Spider-Man #346-347 Green Goblin (Norman & Harry Osborn) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #14 The Death of Gwen Stacy - The Amazing Spider-Man #121 - 122 The Child Within/The Harry Osborn Saga - Spectacular Spider-Man #178-184, 189-190 & 200 Spider-Man Blue A Death of the Family - Peter Parker Spider-Man Vol 2 #44-47 The Gauntlet Volume 1: Electro & Sandman Volume 2: Rhino & Mysterio (only the 1st issue of the Rhino story) Volume 3: Vulture & Morbius  (includes 625, second part of Rhino story) Volume 4: Juggernaut Volume 5: Lizard Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews  Part 2 of our Rogue War Character Corner is here. This time we visit the Rogue Gallery of none other than Peter Parker, Spider-Man. Honestly, this is probably the most robust and well known set of villains. An argument can be made for Batman being number 1, but the depth and growth of Spider-Man's villains is really tough to match. It even caught us off guard because we though this might be a shorter show than the Batman villains one and we were very very wrong. But it was great to talk about these characters and we have a ton of issues for you to read. We've linked to some of the bundled issues that you can get through Amazon/Comixology and almost all the issues we listed and mentioned on the show are on Marvel Unlimited. Characters & Issues J Jonah Jameson First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 Assorted Street Level Villains -  Tombstone, Kangaroo, Mr. Hyde, etc Scorpion (Mac Gargan) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #25 Lizard First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #6 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #630 -633 Shed Shocker First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #46 Electro First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #9 The Gauntlet: The Amazing Spider-Man #612-614 Kingpin First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #50 Kraven (Sergei Kravinoff) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #15 Kraven's Last Hunt Web of Spider-Man #31-32 The Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man #131-132 Grim Hunt: The Amazing Spider-Man #643-363 Chameleon First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 Sandman First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #4 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #615 - 616 Mysterio (Quentin Beck) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #13 Vulture (Adrian Toomes) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #2 Doc Ock First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #3 The Amazing Spider-Man #88-90 - Death of Captain Stacy, Gwen's father The Amazing Spider-Man #698- 700 Superior Spider-Man Volume 1: My Own Worst Enemy Volume 2: A Troubled Mind Volume 3: No Escape Volume 4: Necessary Evil Volume 5: The Superior Venom Volume 6: Goblin Nation (Paperback only) The Sinister Six Original Team: Doc Ock, Vulture, Electro, Kraven, Mysterio & Sandman The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 2nd Team: Doc Ock, Vulture, Electro, Hobgoblin, Mysterio & Sandman The Amazing Spider-Man #334-339 Black Cat First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #194 Silver Sable First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #265 Rhino (Aleksei Sytsevich) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #41 Flowers for Rhino - Spider-Man's Tangled Web #5 -6 The Gauntlet - The Amazing Spider-Man #617 & 625 Hobgoblin First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #238 & 239 Gang War: Amazing Spider-Man #284-288 Jackel First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #129 The Clone Saga Carnage First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #361 Maximum Carnage  Venom First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #299 & 300 The Amazing Spider-Man #314-317 The Amazing Spider-Man #346-347 Green Goblin (Norman & Harry Osborn) First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #14 The Death of Gwen Stacy - The Amazing Spider-Man #121 - 122 The Child Within/The Harry Osborn Saga - Spectacular Spider-Man #178-184, 189-190 & 200 Spider-Man Blue A Death of the Family - Peter Parker Spider-Man Vol 2 #44-47 The Gauntlet Volume 1: Electro & Sandman Volume 2: Rhino & Mysterio (only the 1st issue of the Rhino story) Volume 3: Vulture & Morbius  (includes 625, second part of Rhino story) Volume 4: Juggernaut Volume 5: Lizard Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews  Marvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rogue-war-part-1-batman-villains/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:23:49 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19767 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rogue-war-part-1-batman-villains/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rogue-war-part-1-batman-villains/feed/ 0 So here it is. Part One of our Rogue War Character Corners. First up, we talk about Batman's classic gallery of rogues. And when I say "talk" I really mean that. We put together 2 1/2 hours worth of discussion on the villains that oppose the Bat and even then we had to limit it to the most well known of the villains (Sorry, no Kite Man). We tried to break them out into categories to keep the flow going. Also, unlike previous Character Corners where we have a fairly linear list of comic book runs, I just listed out most of the books we discussed since there's a lot of jumping around. Also the links to the issues go to Amazon where you can buy the Comixology digital copies. Mobsters Carmine Falcone Sal Maroni Penguin Two-Face Stone Cold Killers Victor Zsasz Deadshot Monsters Killer Croc Clayface (Basil Karlo) Solomon Gundy Mr. Freeze Psychological villains  Hugo Strange Scarecrow Femme Fatales  Poison Ivy Catwoman Harley Quinn Strategists Hush Riddler Bane Ra’s Al Ghul The Joker Key Issues: The Long Halloween Dark Victory Hush Birth of the Demon Tower of Babel Batman: Prey Batman and the Monster Men Batman Annual #1 Gotham City Sirens Batman Vol 5 Zero Year - Dark City Vengeance of Bane/Bane of the Demon Knightfall Death in the Family The Killing Joke Death of the Family End Game Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetwork MTR Network full false So here it is. Part One of our Rogue War Character Corners. First up, we talk about Batman's classic gallery of rogues. And when I say "talk" I really mean that. We put together 2 1/2 hours worth of discussion on the villains that oppose the Bat and even then we had to limit it to the most well known of the villains (Sorry, no Kite Man). We tried to break them out into categories to keep the flow going. Also, unlike previous Character Corners where we have a fairly linear list of comic book runs, I just listed out most of the books we discussed since there's a lot of jumping around. Also the links to the issues go to Amazon where you can buy the Comixology digital copies. Mobsters Carmine Falcone Sal Maroni Penguin Two-Face Stone Cold Killers Victor Zsasz Deadshot Monsters Killer Croc Clayface (Basil Karlo) Solomon Gundy Mr. Freeze Psychological villains  Hugo Strange Scarecrow Femme Fatales  Poison Ivy Catwoman Harley Quinn Strategists Hush Riddler Bane Ra’s Al Ghul The Joker Key Issues: The Long Halloween Dark Victory Hush Birth of the Demon Tower of Babel Batman: Prey Batman and the Monster Men Batman Annual #1 Gotham City Sirens Batman Vol 5 Zero Year - Dark City Vengeance of Bane/Bane of the Demon Knightfall Death in the Family The Killing Joke Death of the Family End Game Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkSo here it is. Part One of our Rogue War Character Corners. First up, we talk about Batman's classic gallery of rogues. And when I say "talk" I really mean that. We put together 2 1/2 hours worth of discussion on the villains that oppose the Bat and even then we had to limit it to the most well known of the villains (Sorry, no Kite Man). We tried to break them out into categories to keep the flow going. Also, unlike previous Character Corners where we have a fairly linear list of comic book runs, I just listed out most of the books we discussed since there's a lot of jumping around. Also the links to the issues go to Amazon where you can buy the Comixology digital copies. Mobsters Carmine Falcone Sal Maroni Penguin Two-Face Stone Cold Killers Victor Zsasz Deadshot Monsters Killer Croc Clayface (Basil Karlo) Solomon Gundy Mr. Freeze Psychological villains  Hugo Strange Scarecrow Femme Fatales  Poison Ivy Catwoman Harley Quinn Strategists Hush Riddler Bane Ra’s Al Ghul The Joker Key Issues: The Long Halloween Dark Victory Hush Birth of the Demon Tower of Babel Batman: Prey Batman and the Monster Men Batman Annual #1 Gotham City Sirens Batman Vol 5 Zero Year - Dark City Vengeance of Bane/Bane of the Demon Knightfall Death in the Family The Killing Joke Death of the Family End Game Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MTRNetwork.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport , @Dpalm66 & @TheMTRNetworkDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/tuskegee-heirs-a-futuristic-comic-with-links-to-the-past/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:26:50 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19758 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/tuskegee-heirs-a-futuristic-comic-with-links-to-the-past/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/tuskegee-heirs-a-futuristic-comic-with-links-to-the-past/feed/ 0 %CODE1% The MTR Network sat down with Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams, the creators of a new comic launching in late July 2016, the Tuskegee Heirs.  Driven by a desire to provide representation for young Black people, they discuss the inspiration and purpose of the artwork, the reason for linking a new comic property to historical events, and the challenges in creating a campaign with a goal of creating an animated property. Information regarding background, updates, and ordering for the Tuskegee Heirs can be found in the following locations: Website: www.tuskegeeheirs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TuskegeeHeirs Twitter: @TuskegeeHeirs MTR Network full false 46:49 %CODE1% The MTR Network sat down with Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams, the creators of a new comic launching in late July 2016, the Tuskegee Heirs.  Driven by a desire to provide representation for young Black people, they discuss the inspiration and purpose of the artwork, the reason for linking a new comic property to historical events, and the challenges in creating a campaign with a goal of creating an animated property. Information regarding background, updates, and ordering for the Tuskegee Heirs can be found in the following locations: Website: www.tuskegeeheirs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TuskegeeHeirs Twitter: @TuskegeeHeirs%CODE1% The MTR Network sat down with Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams, the creators of a new comic launching in late July 2016, the Tuskegee Heirs.  Driven by a desire to provide representation for young Black people, they discuss the inspiration and purpose of the artwork, the reason for linking a new comic property to historical events, and the challenges in creating a campaign with a goal of creating an animated property. Information regarding background, updates, and ordering for the Tuskegee Heirs can be found in the following locations: Website: www.tuskegeeheirs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TuskegeeHeirs Twitter: @TuskegeeHeirsCreator Spotlight, Other, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superboy-the-metropolis-kidkon-elconnor-kent/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 04:19:30 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19666 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superboy-the-metropolis-kidkon-elconnor-kent/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/superboy-the-metropolis-kidkon-elconnor-kent/feed/ 0 %CODE1% When Dpalm suggested we do Superboy for our next Character Corner, I was skeptical that we would be able to cover a whole show. Boy was I wrong. We ended up doing 90 minutes on Connor Kent and that's after condensing and skipping over a lot of things. This is only the beginning though since we clearly have to do a Teen Titans Character Corner now. Superboy is a really interesting DC character since its really easy to follow a linear progression for this character from his first appearance up to the New 52 (but as Dpalm says...don't read any New 52 Superboy...its bad). We also cover Superboy Prime because he's an important piece of Connor's story. Issues: Superman: Reign of Supermen Adventures of Superman #500 - 1st Appearance Adventures of Superman #501 Adventures of Superman #502 Superman: Return of Superman Superman #81 - meets the real Superman for the first time Superboy Volume 3 Issues #25-30 - Losing it Part 1- 6 Knockout betrays Superboy Issue #59 - Superman brings Superboy into the House of El as Kon-El Issue #74 - Tana Moon is killed Young Justice (1998 - 2003) Teen Titans Volume 3 Issue #1 - Finds out half his DNA is Lex Luthor Issue #24 & 25 - Lex "activates" Superboy and Connor takes out the Teen Titans Issue #26 - Raven tells Connor he has a Soul Issue  #32 - vs Superboy Prime Issue #33 - Teams up with Night Wing Superboy Prime Issues Crisis on Infinite Earths Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins - Superboy Prime changes the DC Universe by beating on reality Infinite Crisis #6 - Connor dies stopping Superboy Prime Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds 1 - 5 - Bart & Connor return & stop Superboy Prime in the Future Superboy: The Boy of Steel Adventure Comics 504, 505, 506, 508 & 509 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:28:39 %CODE1% When Dpalm suggested we do Superboy for our next Character Corner, I was skeptical that we would be able to cover a whole show. Boy was I wrong. We ended up doing 90 minutes on Connor Kent and that's after condensing and skipping over a lot of things. This is only the beginning though since we clearly have to do a Teen Titans Character Corner now. Superboy is a really interesting DC character since its really easy to follow a linear progression for this character from his first appearance up to the New 52 (but as Dpalm says...don't read any New 52 Superboy...its bad). We also cover Superboy Prime because he's an important piece of Connor's story. Issues: Superman: Reign of Supermen Adventures of Superman #500 - 1st Appearance Adventures of Superman #501 Adventures of Superman #502 Superman: Return of Superman Superman #81 - meets the real Superman for the first time Superboy Volume 3 Issues #25-30 - Losing it Part 1- 6 Knockout betrays Superboy Issue #59 - Superman brings Superboy into the House of El as Kon-El Issue #74 - Tana Moon is killed Young Justice (1998 - 2003) Teen Titans Volume 3 Issue #1 - Finds out half his DNA is Lex Luthor Issue #24 & 25 - Lex "activates" Superboy and Connor takes out the Teen Titans Issue #26 - Raven tells Connor he has a Soul Issue  #32 - vs Superboy Prime Issue #33 - Teams up with Night Wing Superboy Prime Issues Crisis on Infinite Earths Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins - Superboy Prime changes the DC Universe by beating on reality Infinite Crisis #6 - Connor dies stopping Superboy Prime Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds 1 - 5 - Bart & Connor return & stop Superboy Prime in the Future Superboy: The Boy of Steel Adventure Comics 504, 505, 506, 508 & 509 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% When Dpalm suggested we do Superboy for our next Character Corner, I was skeptical that we would be able to cover a whole show. Boy was I wrong. We ended up doing 90 minutes on Connor Kent and that's after condensing and skipping over a lot of things. This is only the beginning though since we clearly have to do a Teen Titans Character Corner now. Superboy is a really interesting DC character since its really easy to follow a linear progression for this character from his first appearance up to the New 52 (but as Dpalm says...don't read any New 52 Superboy...its bad). We also cover Superboy Prime because he's an important piece of Connor's story. Issues: Superman: Reign of Supermen Adventures of Superman #500 - 1st Appearance Adventures of Superman #501 Adventures of Superman #502 Superman: Return of Superman Superman #81 - meets the real Superman for the first time Superboy Volume 3 Issues #25-30 - Losing it Part 1- 6 Knockout betrays Superboy Issue #59 - Superman brings Superboy into the House of El as Kon-El Issue #74 - Tana Moon is killed Young Justice (1998 - 2003) Teen Titans Volume 3 Issue #1 - Finds out half his DNA is Lex Luthor Issue #24 & 25 - Lex "activates" Superboy and Connor takes out the Teen Titans Issue #26 - Raven tells Connor he has a Soul Issue  #32 - vs Superboy Prime Issue #33 - Teams up with Night Wing Superboy Prime Issues Crisis on Infinite Earths Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins - Superboy Prime changes the DC Universe by beating on reality Infinite Crisis #6 - Connor dies stopping Superboy Prime Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds 1 - 5 - Bart & Connor return & stop Superboy Prime in the Future Superboy: The Boy of Steel Adventure Comics 504, 505, 506, 508 & 509 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-magneto-the-master-of-magnetism/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:57:21 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19559 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-magneto-the-master-of-magnetism/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-magneto-the-master-of-magnetism/feed/ 2 We cover another X-Man villain turned...good? This time we cover Magneto, the greatest enemy of the X-Men. Magneto has a very interesting arc as a villain. He starts off as the perfect antithesis to Professor Xavier. He starts with the simple idea of "never again" will he allow his people to be slaughtered to believing he's the messiah for mutant kind to dealing with the guilt when he fails. Kriss once again finds himself defending some of the more awful crimes Magneto commits but maybe once you finish listening you'll be agreeing that Magneto was right too. There's a LOT of issues involving Magneto. Below I just list some of the ones we talked about but there's plenty more. Marvel Unlimited is your friend. A great place to start is Cullen Bunn's 2014 Magneto solo series as it ends up covering a lot of Magneto's history as well. Issues: X-Men #1- First appearance Classic X-Men #12 - Magneto's origin Magneto's Children Vision and Scarlet Witch vol 1 #4 - learns he is the father of Wanda & Pietro New X-Men #132 - Revealed that Polaris is Magneto's daughter X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills X-Men #200 - Trial of Magneto X-Men #1 - 3 Fatal Attraction X-Factor #92 X-Force #25 - Magneto nearly rips Cable apart Uncanny X-Men #304 X-Men #25 - Magneto rips the adamantium out of Logan's body, Xavier wipes Magneto's mind House of M #1 - 8 New X-Men #115 - Genosha is wiped out New X-Men #146 - 150 - Planet X/Xorn as Magneto House of M #1 - 8 Nation X Uncanny X-Men #516 - Magneto pledges himself to Cyclops  Uncanny X-Men #521 & 522 - Magneto proves himself to the X-Men by bringing Kitty Pryde home Magneto solo series by Cullen Bunn Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false We cover another X-Man villain turned...good? This time we cover Magneto, the greatest enemy of the X-Men. Magneto has a very interesting arc as a villain. He starts off as the perfect antithesis to Professor Xavier. He starts with the simple idea of "never again" will he allow his people to be slaughtered to believing he's the messiah for mutant kind to dealing with the guilt when he fails. Kriss once again finds himself defending some of the more awful crimes Magneto commits but maybe once you finish listening you'll be agreeing that Magneto was right too. There's a LOT of issues involving Magneto. Below I just list some of the ones we talked about but there's plenty more. Marvel Unlimited is your friend. A great place to start is Cullen Bunn's 2014 Magneto solo series as it ends up covering a lot of Magneto's history as well. Issues: X-Men #1- First appearance Classic X-Men #12 - Magneto's origin Magneto's Children Vision and Scarlet Witch vol 1 #4 - learns he is the father of Wanda & Pietro New X-Men #132 - Revealed that Polaris is Magneto's daughter X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills X-Men #200 - Trial of Magneto X-Men #1 - 3 Fatal Attraction X-Factor #92 X-Force #25 - Magneto nearly rips Cable apart Uncanny X-Men #304 X-Men #25 - Magneto rips the adamantium out of Logan's body, Xavier wipes Magneto's mind House of M #1 - 8 New X-Men #115 - Genosha is wiped out New X-Men #146 - 150 - Planet X/Xorn as Magneto House of M #1 - 8 Nation X Uncanny X-Men #516 - Magneto pledges himself to Cyclops  Uncanny X-Men #521 & 522 - Magneto proves himself to the X-Men by bringing Kitty Pryde home Magneto solo series by Cullen Bunn Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsWe cover another X-Man villain turned...good? This time we cover Magneto, the greatest enemy of the X-Men. Magneto has a very interesting arc as a villain. He starts off as the perfect antithesis to Professor Xavier. He starts with the simple idea of "never again" will he allow his people to be slaughtered to believing he's the messiah for mutant kind to dealing with the guilt when he fails. Kriss once again finds himself defending some of the more awful crimes Magneto commits but maybe once you finish listening you'll be agreeing that Magneto was right too. There's a LOT of issues involving Magneto. Below I just list some of the ones we talked about but there's plenty more. Marvel Unlimited is your friend. A great place to start is Cullen Bunn's 2014 Magneto solo series as it ends up covering a lot of Magneto's history as well. Issues: X-Men #1- First appearance Classic X-Men #12 - Magneto's origin Magneto's Children Vision and Scarlet Witch vol 1 #4 - learns he is the father of Wanda & Pietro New X-Men #132 - Revealed that Polaris is Magneto's daughter X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills X-Men #200 - Trial of Magneto X-Men #1 - 3 Fatal Attraction X-Factor #92 X-Force #25 - Magneto nearly rips Cable apart Uncanny X-Men #304 X-Men #25 - Magneto rips the adamantium out of Logan's body, Xavier wipes Magneto's mind House of M #1 - 8 New X-Men #115 - Genosha is wiped out New X-Men #146 - 150 - Planet X/Xorn as Magneto House of M #1 - 8 Nation X Uncanny X-Men #516 - Magneto pledges himself to Cyclops  Uncanny X-Men #521 & 522 - Magneto proves himself to the X-Men by bringing Kitty Pryde home Magneto solo series by Cullen Bunn Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/essential-black-panther-marvel-comics/ Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:40:39 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19319 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/essential-black-panther-marvel-comics/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/essential-black-panther-marvel-comics/feed/ 0 %CODECCBP% If you're looking for the essential marvel comics to read for Black Panther then look no further. With his first solo movie just over a month away, its time to revisit our Character Corner episode that goes through the history of the first black super hero in mainstream comics. T'Challa made his live action debut in Captain America: Civil War but the importance and interest in the character goes back much further.  In this episode, we break down what exactly Wakanda is and how progressive the writing for both Wakanda & T'Challa was even back in the 60's. Black Panther was given the spotlight in the Jungle Action series where he even took on and fought the KKK. The last 90's saw a new revival for T'Challa when Christopher Priest took over for Black Panther Volume 3. Looking back, this run is very problematic (it's a bit hotepy and the depiction of women/little girls is bad), but it represented a huge shift in how Black Panther & Wakanda were represented. This is the run that hooked a lot of people on the character of T'Challa and the concept of Wakanda. For all it's issues, Priest did a great job of elevating T'Challa to basically being Marvel's Batman while expanding on what Wakanda really was. As problematic as the depiction is, credit also has to be given to Priest for introducing the concept of the Dora Milaje.  Priest's run redefined Black Panther and subsequent writers just built on that. Reginald Hudlin's run on Black Panther has moments that fall flat but also provide some significant changes to the character. For good or bad, Hudlin retcons the history of T'Challa and the X-Men Storm so that Ororo is the "one true love" of T'Challa. Personally the Storm/T'Challa marriage was poorly thought out, unnecessary and executed. But Hudlin also introduces us to Shuri, T'Challa's sister and eventual successor as ruler of Wakanda. Our episode goes into further details with each of these series and more. We go into  T'Challa's relationship with the other rulers in the Marvel Universe: Namor, Black Bolt and Doctor Doom. The rivalry between Doctor Doom & T'Challa takes the character to the next level.  Like I said, we cover a lot. So give it a listen. Comic Issues: Fantastic Four #52 - First appearance of Black Panther (T'Challa) The Avengers #52 - Black Panther joins the Avengers Jungle Action #5- #24 - First feature with Black Panther as star #6 - First appearance of Erik Killmonger #19-24 - Black Panther vs The Klan Black Panther vol 3 - Christopher Priest Black Panther vol 4 - Reginald Hudlin  Bride of the Panther Issues 14-18. Marries Storm in issue 18 Black Panther vol 5 - Reginald Hudlin #1 - first appearance of Shuri #10-12 - Prelude to Doomwar Doomwar - Doom takes over Wakanda in order to steal the vibranium Fantastic Four #608 - Becomes "King of the Dead" Avengers vs X-Men #9  - Marriage to Storm annulled Jonathan Hickman's Avenger's run has some great Black Panther Moments New Avengers Vol 3 Issue 7 & 8 - Wakanda & Atlantis go to war Avengers (2012) #40  - T'Challa "kills" Namor Secret Wars Ultimates - Al Ewing Black Panther vol 6 - Ta-Nehisi Coates     MTR Network full false %CODECCBP% If you're looking for the essential marvel comics to read for Black Panther then look no further. With his first solo movie just over a month away, its time to revisit our Character Corner episode that goes through the history of the first black super hero in mainstream comics. T'Challa made his live action debut in Captain America: Civil War but the importance and interest in the character goes back much further.  In this episode, we break down what exactly Wakanda is and how progressive the writing for both Wakanda & T'Challa was even back in the 60's. Black Panther was given the spotlight in the Jungle Action series where he even took on and fought the KKK. The last 90's saw a new revival for T'Challa when Christopher Priest took over for Black Panther Volume 3. Looking back, this run is very problematic (it's a bit hotepy and the depiction of women/little girls is bad), but it represented a huge shift in how Black Panther & Wakanda were represented. This is the run that hooked a lot of people on the character of T'Challa and the concept of Wakanda. For all it's issues, Priest did a great job of elevating T'Challa to basically being Marvel's Batman while expanding on what Wakanda really was. As problematic as the depiction is, credit also has to be given to Priest for introducing the concept of the Dora Milaje.  Priest's run redefined Black Panther and subsequent writers just built on that. Reginald Hudlin's run on Black Panther has moments that fall flat but also provide some significant changes to the character. For good or bad, Hudlin retcons the history of T'Challa and the X-Men Storm so that Ororo is the "one true love" of T'Challa. Personally the Storm/T'Challa marriage was poorly thought out, unnecessary and executed. But Hudlin also introduces us to Shuri, T'Challa's sister and eventual successor as ruler of Wakanda. Our episode goes into further details with each of these series and more. We go into  T'Challa's relationship with the other rulers in the Marvel Universe: Namor, Black Bolt and Doctor Doom. The rivalry between Doctor Doom & T'Challa takes the character to the next level.  Like I said, we cover a lot. So give it a listen. Comic Issues: Fantastic Four #52 - First appearance of Black Panther (T'Challa) The Avengers #52 - Black Panther joins the Avengers Jungle Action #5- #24 - First feature with Black Panther as star #6 - First appearance of Erik Killmonger #19-24 - Black Panther vs The Klan Black Panther vol 3 - Christopher Priest Black Panther vol 4 - Reginald Hudlin  Bride of the Panther Issues 14-18. Marries Storm in issue 18 Black Panther vol 5 - Reginald Hudlin #1 - first appearance of Shuri #10-12 - Prelude to Doomwar Doomwar - Doom takes over Wakanda in order to steal the vibranium Fantastic Four #608 - Becomes "King of the Dead" Avengers vs X-Men #9  - Marriage to Storm annulled Jonathan Hickman's Avenger's run has some great Black Panther Moments New Avengers Vol 3 Issue 7 & 8 - Wakanda & Atlantis go to war Avengers (2012) #40  - T'Challa "kills" Namor Secret Wars Ultimates - Al Ewing Black Panther vol 6 - Ta-Nehisi Coates    %CODECCBP% If you're looking for the essential marvel comics to read for Black Panther then look no further. With his first solo movie just over a month away, its time to revisit our Character Corner episode that goes through the history of the first black super hero in mainstream comics. T'Challa made his live action debut in Captain America: Civil War but the importance and interest in the character goes back much further.  In this episode, we break down what exactly Wakanda is and how progressive the writing for both Wakanda & T'Challa was even back in the 60's. Black Panther was given the spotlight in the Jungle Action series where he even took on and fought the KKK. The last 90's saw a new revival for T'Challa when Christopher Priest took over for Black Panther Volume 3. Looking back, this run is very problematic (it's a bit hotepy and the depiction of women/little girls is bad), but it represented a huge shift in how Black Panther & Wakanda were represented. This is the run that hooked a lot of people on the character of T'Challa and the concept of Wakanda. For all it's issues, Priest did a great job of elevating T'Challa to basically being Marvel's Batman while expanding on what Wakanda really was. As problematic as the depiction is, credit also has to be given to Priest for introducing the concept of the Dora Milaje.  Priest's run redefined Black Panther and subsequent writers just built on that. Reginald Hudlin's run on Black Panther has moments that fall flat but also provide some significant changes to the character. For good or bad, Hudlin retcons the history of T'Challa and the X-Men Storm so that Ororo is the "one true love" of T'Challa. Personally the Storm/T'Challa marriage was poorly thought out, unnecessary and executed. But Hudlin also introduces us to Shuri, T'Challa's sister and eventual successor as ruler of Wakanda. Our episode goes into further details with each of these series and more. We go into  T'Challa's relationship with the other rulers in the Marvel Universe: Namor, Black Bolt and Doctor Doom. The rivalry between Doctor Doom & T'Challa takes the character to the next level.  Like I said, we cover a lot. So give it a listen. Comic Issues: Fantastic Four #52 - First appearance of Black Panther (T'Challa) The Avengers #52 - Black Panther joins the Avengers Jungle Action #5- #24 - First feature with Black Panther as star #6 - First appearance of Erik Killmonger #19-24 - Black Panther vs The Klan Black Panther vol 3 - Christopher Priest Black Panther vol 4 - Reginald Hudlin  Bride of the Panther Issues 14-18. Marries Storm in issue 18 Black Panther vol 5 - Reginald Hudlin #1 - first appearance of Shuri #10-12 - Prelude to Doomwar Doomwar - Doom takes over Wakanda in order to steal the vibranium Fantastic Four #608 - Becomes "King of the Dead" Avengers vs X-Men #9  - Marriage to Storm annulled Jonathan Hickman's Avenger's run has some great Black Panther Moments New Avengers Vol 3 Issue 7 & 8 - Wakanda & Atlantis go to war Avengers (2012) #40  - T'Challa "kills" Namor Secret Wars Ultimates - Al Ewing Black Panther vol 6 - Ta-Nehisi Coates    Black Panther Spotlight, Marvel, Black Panther, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-daredevilelektrapunisher/ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 19:04:56 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19077 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-daredevilelektrapunisher/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-daredevilelektrapunisher/feed/ 1 %CODE1% This is a massive Character Corner episode. We cover 3 characters: Daredevil, Elektra and Punisher. This was a really great episode that allows us to dig into the depressing life of Matt Murdock. What makes Daredevil such a great character is how much Matt Murdock matters to understanding the character. We cover the major moments in Matt's life and how it all continues to spiral downhill. From crazy ninja ex-girlfriends, to dead girlfriends to murderous villains like Bullseye and Kingpin. We then talk a little bit about Elektra and then dig into the craziness that is Frank Castle, aka The Punisher. We end with a discussion on how Punisher and Daredevil really work well as competing narratives of the same end goal. You're not going to want to miss this. There are some spoilers here for Daredevil Season 2 on Netflix Daredevil: Daredevil #1 - First Appearance Daredevil : The Man Without Fear - Best to read First Daredevil #131 - First Appearance of Bullseye Daredevil #181 - Bullseye thinks Matt Murdock is Daredevil. Also he kills Elektra Daredevil Volume 1 #227 - 231 - Born Again. Karen sells out Matt's secret identity Daredevil Volume 2 #5 - Bullseye kills Karen Daredevil Volume 2 #26 - 81 - Bendis' run. Matt's secret identity goes public Daredevil Volume 2 #82 -119 - Brubaker's run Elektra: Daredevil #168 - First appearance Elektra (2001-2004) - Bendis run Punisher: Amazing Spider-Man #129 - First appearance Punisher vol 4 #1-12 Welcome Back Frank - Garth Ennis #3 - Punisher gives Daredevil an impossible choice Punisher Max vol 3 - Mother Russia * Not on Marvel Unlimited Frank takes a mission for Nick Fury Punisher War Journal (1988) Punisher War Zone 2012 -Frank vs the Avengers Daredevil vol 1 #257 - Daredevil vs Punisher Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:57:26 %CODE1% This is a massive Character Corner episode. We cover 3 characters: Daredevil, Elektra and Punisher. This was a really great episode that allows us to dig into the depressing life of Matt Murdock. What makes Daredevil such a great character is how much Matt Murdock matters to understanding the character. We cover the major moments in Matt's life and how it all continues to spiral downhill. From crazy ninja ex-girlfriends, to dead girlfriends to murderous villains like Bullseye and Kingpin. We then talk a little bit about Elektra and then dig into the craziness that is Frank Castle, aka The Punisher. We end with a discussion on how Punisher and Daredevil really work well as competing narratives of the same end goal. You're not going to want to miss this. There are some spoilers here for Daredevil Season 2 on Netflix Daredevil: Daredevil #1 - First Appearance Daredevil : The Man Without Fear - Best to read First Daredevil #131 - First Appearance of Bullseye Daredevil #181 - Bullseye thinks Matt Murdock is Daredevil. Also he kills Elektra Daredevil Volume 1 #227 - 231 - Born Again. Karen sells out Matt's secret identity Daredevil Volume 2 #5 - Bullseye kills Karen Daredevil Volume 2 #26 - 81 - Bendis' run. Matt's secret identity goes public Daredevil Volume 2 #82 -119 - Brubaker's run Elektra: Daredevil #168 - First appearance Elektra (2001-2004) - Bendis run Punisher: Amazing Spider-Man #129 - First appearance Punisher vol 4 #1-12 Welcome Back Frank - Garth Ennis #3 - Punisher gives Daredevil an impossible choice Punisher Max vol 3 - Mother Russia * Not on Marvel Unlimited Frank takes a mission for Nick Fury Punisher War Journal (1988) Punisher War Zone 2012 -Frank vs the Avengers Daredevil vol 1 #257 - Daredevil vs Punisher Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% This is a massive Character Corner episode. We cover 3 characters: Daredevil, Elektra and Punisher. This was a really great episode that allows us to dig into the depressing life of Matt Murdock. What makes Daredevil such a great character is how much Matt Murdock matters to understanding the character. We cover the major moments in Matt's life and how it all continues to spiral downhill. From crazy ninja ex-girlfriends, to dead girlfriends to murderous villains like Bullseye and Kingpin. We then talk a little bit about Elektra and then dig into the craziness that is Frank Castle, aka The Punisher. We end with a discussion on how Punisher and Daredevil really work well as competing narratives of the same end goal. You're not going to want to miss this. There are some spoilers here for Daredevil Season 2 on Netflix Daredevil: Daredevil #1 - First Appearance Daredevil : The Man Without Fear - Best to read First Daredevil #131 - First Appearance of Bullseye Daredevil #181 - Bullseye thinks Matt Murdock is Daredevil. Also he kills Elektra Daredevil Volume 1 #227 - 231 - Born Again. Karen sells out Matt's secret identity Daredevil Volume 2 #5 - Bullseye kills Karen Daredevil Volume 2 #26 - 81 - Bendis' run. Matt's secret identity goes public Daredevil Volume 2 #82 -119 - Brubaker's run Elektra: Daredevil #168 - First appearance Elektra (2001-2004) - Bendis run Punisher: Amazing Spider-Man #129 - First appearance Punisher vol 4 #1-12 Welcome Back Frank - Garth Ennis #3 - Punisher gives Daredevil an impossible choice Punisher Max vol 3 - Mother Russia * Not on Marvel Unlimited Frank takes a mission for Nick Fury Punisher War Journal (1988) Punisher War Zone 2012 -Frank vs the Avengers Daredevil vol 1 #257 - Daredevil vs Punisher Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wonder-woman/ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:08:39 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=19022 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wonder-woman/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wonder-woman/feed/ 0 %CODE1% This time Kriss & Dpalm cover Wonder Woman before her debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This is the oldest character we've done (She's been around since 1942) and we talk about how this has lead to some problematic ways she's been depicted. While now seen as a feminist icon, the character's beginnings are full of problematic depictions and just flat out bad writing. But we've found some really good reads that do her justice and really highlight her being "Truth" in the Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) of DC Comics.  This was  a great discussion and I think we pulled out some great comics that really highlight what makes her so great. Issues: Gods & Mortals Spirit of Truth JLA - A League of One Wonder Woman - The Hiketeia Batman-Superman-Wonder Woman: Trinity WW Volume 2 Issues 195-200 Issues 206-2013 WW Volume 3 Issues 14-17 - Gail Simone run Flashpoint Paradox Flashpoint - Emperor Aquaman Flashpoint - Wonder Woman & The Furies First 7 Volumes of New 52  Issue #3 - Hippolyta reveals Diana is a child of Zues Issue #7 - The male children of Amazon Issue #12 - Diana takes off her bracelets to unless her true powers Issue #23 - Becomes the new God of War Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:10:26 %CODE1% This time Kriss & Dpalm cover Wonder Woman before her debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This is the oldest character we've done (She's been around since 1942) and we talk about how this has lead to some problematic ways she's been depicted. While now seen as a feminist icon, the character's beginnings are full of problematic depictions and just flat out bad writing. But we've found some really good reads that do her justice and really highlight her being "Truth" in the Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) of DC Comics.  This was  a great discussion and I think we pulled out some great comics that really highlight what makes her so great. Issues: Gods & Mortals Spirit of Truth JLA - A League of One Wonder Woman - The Hiketeia Batman-Superman-Wonder Woman: Trinity WW Volume 2 Issues 195-200 Issues 206-2013 WW Volume 3 Issues 14-17 - Gail Simone run Flashpoint Paradox Flashpoint - Emperor Aquaman Flashpoint - Wonder Woman & The Furies First 7 Volumes of New 52  Issue #3 - Hippolyta reveals Diana is a child of Zues Issue #7 - The male children of Amazon Issue #12 - Diana takes off her bracelets to unless her true powers Issue #23 - Becomes the new God of War Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% This time Kriss & Dpalm cover Wonder Woman before her debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This is the oldest character we've done (She's been around since 1942) and we talk about how this has lead to some problematic ways she's been depicted. While now seen as a feminist icon, the character's beginnings are full of problematic depictions and just flat out bad writing. But we've found some really good reads that do her justice and really highlight her being "Truth" in the Trinity (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) of DC Comics.  This was  a great discussion and I think we pulled out some great comics that really highlight what makes her so great. Issues: Gods & Mortals Spirit of Truth JLA - A League of One Wonder Woman - The Hiketeia Batman-Superman-Wonder Woman: Trinity WW Volume 2 Issues 195-200 Issues 206-2013 WW Volume 3 Issues 14-17 - Gail Simone run Flashpoint Paradox Flashpoint - Emperor Aquaman Flashpoint - Wonder Woman & The Furies First 7 Volumes of New 52  Issue #3 - Hippolyta reveals Diana is a child of Zues Issue #7 - The male children of Amazon Issue #12 - Diana takes off her bracelets to unless her true powers Issue #23 - Becomes the new God of War Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-3-god-doom/ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:05:25 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=18854 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-3-god-doom/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-3-god-doom/feed/ 0 Dpalm and Kriss present the final part of their Character Corner series on Doctor Doom. During this final part we focus mainly on Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four run that leads into New Avengers/Secret Wars. The heart of this story is a Reed Richards vs Doctor Doom story but there's so much more. We see Doom become a God, twice. We also see more of the relationship between Valeria & Victor. Doom kinda sorta tries to redeem and do good but ultimately is still a dick. We also finish up by talking about the new direction we see for Victor Von Doom in the new Invincible Iron Man run. This is one of our favorite Character Corners and you're going to want to listen. Issues: Doomwar #3 - Doom confronts the Panther God and is judged as having "pure" intentions The Entire Jonathan Hickman run of Fantastic Four (Volume 3 #570-611) & FF(Volume 1 #1-13) FF #2 - Doom mocks Ben for watching Johnny die FF #12 & 16 - All Hope Lies with Doom Fantastic Four #611 - Reed, Valeria, Nathaniel go to save Doom from Doomworld Fantastic Four Annual 2014 - Sue goes to Latveria to get Valeria Loki: Agent of Asgard #6 & 7 - Doom and Valeria take on Lokia Jonathan Hickman's New Avengers & Secret wars New Avengers #6 - an Incursion happens in Latveria New Avengers #24 - Namor comes to Doom & Doom rejects him. It's revealed...Doom has a plan New Avengers #33 - Doom confronts the Beyonders Secret Wars #8 - Doom vs Thanos Secret Wars #9 - Doom vs Reed Invincible Iron Man #1-5 - The new Victor Von Doom...is he a good guy? * For New Avengers, check out the complete reading list on our Comic Book Book Club *You can find the reading order for Hickman's Fantastic Four run here. We'll be doing a Comic Book Book Club on it soon Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network 15 15 Doctor Doom Part 3 - God Doom full false 1:20:28 Dpalm and Kriss present the final part of their Character Corner series on Doctor Doom. During this final part we focus mainly on Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four run that leads into New Avengers/Secret Wars. The heart of this story is a Reed Richards vs Doctor Doom story but there's so much more. We see Doom become a God, twice. We also see more of the relationship between Valeria & Victor. Doom kinda sorta tries to redeem and do good but ultimately is still a dick. We also finish up by talking about the new direction we see for Victor Von Doom in the new Invincible Iron Man run. This is one of our favorite Character Corners and you're going to want to listen. Issues: Doomwar #3 - Doom confronts the Panther God and is judged as having "pure" intentions The Entire Jonathan Hickman run of Fantastic Four (Volume 3 #570-611) & FF(Volume 1 #1-13) FF #2 - Doom mocks Ben for watching Johnny die FF #12 & 16 - All Hope Lies with Doom Fantastic Four #611 - Reed, Valeria, Nathaniel go to save Doom from Doomworld Fantastic Four Annual 2014 - Sue goes to Latveria to get Valeria Loki: Agent of Asgard #6 & 7 - Doom and Valeria take on Lokia Jonathan Hickman's New Avengers & Secret wars New Avengers #6 - an Incursion happens in Latveria New Avengers #24 - Namor comes to Doom & Doom rejects him. It's revealed...Doom has a plan New Avengers #33 - Doom confronts the Beyonders Secret Wars #8 - Doom vs Thanos Secret Wars #9 - Doom vs Reed Invincible Iron Man #1-5 - The new Victor Von Doom...is he a good guy? * For New Avengers, check out the complete reading list on our Comic Book Book Club *You can find the reading order for Hickman's Fantastic Four run here. We'll be doing a Comic Book Book Club on it soon Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDpalm and Kriss present the final part of their Character Corner series on Doctor Doom. During this final part we focus mainly on Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four run that leads into New Avengers/Secret Wars. The heart of this story is a Reed Richards vs Doctor Doom story but there's so much more. We see Doom become a God, twice. We also see more of the relationship between Valeria & Victor. Doom kinda sorta tries to redeem and do good but ultimately is still a dick. We also finish up by talking about the new direction we see for Victor Von Doom in the new Invincible Iron Man run. This is one of our favorite Character Corners and you're going to want to listen. Issues: Doomwar #3 - Doom confronts the Panther God and is judged as having "pure" intentions The Entire Jonathan Hickman run of Fantastic Four (Volume 3 #570-611) & FF(Volume 1 #1-13) FF #2 - Doom mocks Ben for watching Johnny die FF #12 & 16 - All Hope Lies with Doom Fantastic Four #611 - Reed, Valeria, Nathaniel go to save Doom from Doomworld Fantastic Four Annual 2014 - Sue goes to Latveria to get Valeria Loki: Agent of Asgard #6 & 7 - Doom and Valeria take on Lokia Jonathan Hickman's New Avengers & Secret wars New Avengers #6 - an Incursion happens in Latveria New Avengers #24 - Namor comes to Doom & Doom rejects him. It's revealed...Doom has a plan New Avengers #33 - Doom confronts the Beyonders Secret Wars #8 - Doom vs Thanos Secret Wars #9 - Doom vs Reed Invincible Iron Man #1-5 - The new Victor Von Doom...is he a good guy? * For New Avengers, check out the complete reading list on our Comic Book Book Club *You can find the reading order for Hickman's Fantastic Four run here. We'll be doing a Comic Book Book Club on it soon Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, Doctor Doom, featured, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-2/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 02:27:27 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=18812 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-2/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-2/feed/ 0 Dpalm and Kriss present part 2 of their character corner on Doctor Victor Von Doom. If you thought Doom was evil in part 1, he gets even worse. Doctor Doom decides that he needs to get back to his roots and decides to concentrate more on his magic and becomes even more terrifying. He takes trolling the Fantastic Four to a new level by helping Sue give birth to Valeria and it begins a very interesting relationship between Doom and his goddaughter. Doom also survives Hell and then gets revenge after millions of years, cementing that Doom is not to be fucked with. Oh and we throw in Doctor Doom vs T'Challa & Wakanda for good measure. Issues: Marvel Graphic Novel - Emperor Doom #27- Doom uses the Purple Man to take over the World Fantastic Four Vol3 #54 - Doom helps deliver Valeria, and saves Sue's life in the process Fantastic Four Vol 3 #67-70  - Unthinkable. Fantastic Four Vol 3 #556-565 Fantastic Four Vol 3 #566-569 - The Masters of Doom Doomwar 1- 6 - Dr. Doom successfully takes down Wakanda and steals vibranium and becomes nearly unstoppable Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network 14 14 full false Dpalm and Kriss present part 2 of their character corner on Doctor Victor Von Doom. If you thought Doom was evil in part 1, he gets even worse. Doctor Doom decides that he needs to get back to his roots and decides to concentrate more on his magic and becomes even more terrifying. He takes trolling the Fantastic Four to a new level by helping Sue give birth to Valeria and it begins a very interesting relationship between Doom and his goddaughter. Doom also survives Hell and then gets revenge after millions of years, cementing that Doom is not to be fucked with. Oh and we throw in Doctor Doom vs T'Challa & Wakanda for good measure. Issues: Marvel Graphic Novel - Emperor Doom #27- Doom uses the Purple Man to take over the World Fantastic Four Vol3 #54 - Doom helps deliver Valeria, and saves Sue's life in the process Fantastic Four Vol 3 #67-70  - Unthinkable. Fantastic Four Vol 3 #556-565 Fantastic Four Vol 3 #566-569 - The Masters of Doom Doomwar 1- 6 - Dr. Doom successfully takes down Wakanda and steals vibranium and becomes nearly unstoppable Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDpalm and Kriss present part 2 of their character corner on Doctor Victor Von Doom. If you thought Doom was evil in part 1, he gets even worse. Doctor Doom decides that he needs to get back to his roots and decides to concentrate more on his magic and becomes even more terrifying. He takes trolling the Fantastic Four to a new level by helping Sue give birth to Valeria and it begins a very interesting relationship between Doom and his goddaughter. Doom also survives Hell and then gets revenge after millions of years, cementing that Doom is not to be fucked with. Oh and we throw in Doctor Doom vs T'Challa & Wakanda for good measure. Issues: Marvel Graphic Novel - Emperor Doom #27- Doom uses the Purple Man to take over the World Fantastic Four Vol3 #54 - Doom helps deliver Valeria, and saves Sue's life in the process Fantastic Four Vol 3 #67-70  - Unthinkable. Fantastic Four Vol 3 #556-565 Fantastic Four Vol 3 #566-569 - The Masters of Doom Doomwar 1- 6 - Dr. Doom successfully takes down Wakanda and steals vibranium and becomes nearly unstoppable Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, Doctor Doom, featured, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-deadpool-the-psychotic-merc-with-a-mouth/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:15:46 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=18663 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-deadpool-the-psychotic-merc-with-a-mouth/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-deadpool-the-psychotic-merc-with-a-mouth/feed/ 0 %CODE1% On this Character Corner Dpalm and Kriss cover the Merc with the Mouth, Wade Wilson aka Deadpool. Deadpool is a unique character in that you can pretty much read anything with Deadpool in it. We have a ton of suggested reading for the character include a surprising "cameo" in a DC Comics book. Issues: *All of these issues are on Marvel Unlimited except Superman/Batman Annual #1 obviously* New Mutants #98 - #100- First Appearance of Deadpool Deadpool (1997-2002) #1-#33- Joe Kelly run. First appearance of Blind Alfred Deadpool and Death Annual - Flashbacks to Wade's time in Weapon X & feud with Ajax/Francis. Also his love with Death Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars - the retelling of the 1984 Secret Wars with Deadpool as the hero Deadpool: Suicide Kings Cable & Deadpool Uncanny X-Force Volume 1 A+X #8 - Hawkeye & Deadpool team up Agent X #1-7 & #13-15 - Gail Simone's first mainstream comic Superman/Batman Annual #1 - Yes...this is not a mistake. This is DC embracing the fact that Deadpool is a parody of Deathstroke. See an "alternate" Deathstroke who looks (and behaves) an awful lot like Deadpool Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network 13 13 Deadpool The Merc with a Mouth full false 57:10 %CODE1% On this Character Corner Dpalm and Kriss cover the Merc with the Mouth, Wade Wilson aka Deadpool. Deadpool is a unique character in that you can pretty much read anything with Deadpool in it. We have a ton of suggested reading for the character include a surprising "cameo" in a DC Comics book. Issues: *All of these issues are on Marvel Unlimited except Superman/Batman Annual #1 obviously* New Mutants #98 - #100- First Appearance of Deadpool Deadpool (1997-2002) #1-#33- Joe Kelly run. First appearance of Blind Alfred Deadpool and Death Annual - Flashbacks to Wade's time in Weapon X & feud with Ajax/Francis. Also his love with Death Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars - the retelling of the 1984 Secret Wars with Deadpool as the hero Deadpool: Suicide Kings Cable & Deadpool Uncanny X-Force Volume 1 A+X #8 - Hawkeye & Deadpool team up Agent X #1-7 & #13-15 - Gail Simone's first mainstream comic Superman/Batman Annual #1 - Yes...this is not a mistake. This is DC embracing the fact that Deadpool is a parody of Deathstroke. See an "alternate" Deathstroke who looks (and behaves) an awful lot like Deadpool Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% On this Character Corner Dpalm and Kriss cover the Merc with the Mouth, Wade Wilson aka Deadpool. Deadpool is a unique character in that you can pretty much read anything with Deadpool in it. We have a ton of suggested reading for the character include a surprising "cameo" in a DC Comics book. Issues: *All of these issues are on Marvel Unlimited except Superman/Batman Annual #1 obviously* New Mutants #98 - #100- First Appearance of Deadpool Deadpool (1997-2002) #1-#33- Joe Kelly run. First appearance of Blind Alfred Deadpool and Death Annual - Flashbacks to Wade's time in Weapon X & feud with Ajax/Francis. Also his love with Death Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars - the retelling of the 1984 Secret Wars with Deadpool as the hero Deadpool: Suicide Kings Cable & Deadpool Uncanny X-Force Volume 1 A+X #8 - Hawkeye & Deadpool team up Agent X #1-7 & #13-15 - Gail Simone's first mainstream comic Superman/Batman Annual #1 - Yes...this is not a mistake. This is DC embracing the fact that Deadpool is a parody of Deathstroke. See an "alternate" Deathstroke who looks (and behaves) an awful lot like Deadpool Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, Cable, Deadpool https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-1/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:20:03 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=18606 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-1/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-doctor-victor-von-doom-part-1/feed/ 0 Dpalm and Kriss finally get around to their character corner on Doctor Victor Von Doom. We're going to have to break this up into two parts (maybe even three). For this first part we give a primer on Victor Von Doom's background. We cover the origin of his feud with Reed Richards. We also talk about about what makes Doom so terrifying (and a dick), his over confidence and his never ending quest for power. So check out Part 1 of this Character Corner. It only gets worse from here with Doom. Issues: Fantastic Four 4 & 5- First Appearance Fantastic Four 6 - Doom tricks Namor into attacking the Fantastic Four Fantastic Four 57 - 60 - Tricks the Silver Surfer and stills the Cosmic Power Iron Man 149 & 150 Fantastic Four 196 - 200 - Fantastic Four help Zorba to overthrow Doom in Latveria Fantastic Four 246 & 247 - Doom returns to Latveria. First appearance of Kristoff Secret Wars (1984) 1 - 12 - Doom takes the power of the Beyonder Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network 12 12 Doctor Doom Part 1 full false 56:58 Dpalm and Kriss finally get around to their character corner on Doctor Victor Von Doom. We're going to have to break this up into two parts (maybe even three). For this first part we give a primer on Victor Von Doom's background. We cover the origin of his feud with Reed Richards. We also talk about about what makes Doom so terrifying (and a dick), his over confidence and his never ending quest for power. So check out Part 1 of this Character Corner. It only gets worse from here with Doom. Issues: Fantastic Four 4 & 5- First Appearance Fantastic Four 6 - Doom tricks Namor into attacking the Fantastic Four Fantastic Four 57 - 60 - Tricks the Silver Surfer and stills the Cosmic Power Iron Man 149 & 150 Fantastic Four 196 - 200 - Fantastic Four help Zorba to overthrow Doom in Latveria Fantastic Four 246 & 247 - Doom returns to Latveria. First appearance of Kristoff Secret Wars (1984) 1 - 12 - Doom takes the power of the Beyonder Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDpalm and Kriss finally get around to their character corner on Doctor Victor Von Doom. We're going to have to break this up into two parts (maybe even three). For this first part we give a primer on Victor Von Doom's background. We cover the origin of his feud with Reed Richards. We also talk about about what makes Doom so terrifying (and a dick), his over confidence and his never ending quest for power. So check out Part 1 of this Character Corner. It only gets worse from here with Doom. Issues: Fantastic Four 4 & 5- First Appearance Fantastic Four 6 - Doom tricks Namor into attacking the Fantastic Four Fantastic Four 57 - 60 - Tricks the Silver Surfer and stills the Cosmic Power Iron Man 149 & 150 Fantastic Four 196 - 200 - Fantastic Four help Zorba to overthrow Doom in Latveria Fantastic Four 246 & 247 - Doom returns to Latveria. First appearance of Kristoff Secret Wars (1984) 1 - 12 - Doom takes the power of the Beyonder Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, Doctor Doom, featured, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/transformers-meets-eye-james-roberts-interview/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:02:11 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?p=18476 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/transformers-meets-eye-james-roberts-interview/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/transformers-meets-eye-james-roberts-interview/feed/ 0 Photo by Alex Valente Join Kriss and Dpalm as they ring in the new year with Movie Trailer Reviews's first interview of 2016. The MTR crew sat down with the writer of IDW's Transformers More Than Meets The Eye, James Roberts. Roberts was recently named Comic Alliance's Outstanding Writer of 2015. We talk about the transition from fan to writer, the unique perspective of writing a licensed comic, and welcoming new readers to a 30 year old franchise. Of course, we talk about the book itself as the series nears its landmark 50th issue. Here is a sample of what we talked about: On why More Than Meets The Eye can be a good book for new readers: There was a decision to, I guess you can call it a soft reboot, sort of definitively move the IDW books into a second phase and the foundation for that was going to be the end of the war. That’s as good of a fresh start as you can have without starting from the very beginning and doing a proper reboot. So with John Barber with Robots in Disguise and myself with More Than Meets the Eye, two new books, two new on-goings, [there’s] a very simple pitch to the uninitiated which is: You know about the Autobot and Decepticons. Beyond that you know that they’ve been age old enemies. Well that stopped, there’s an uneasy peace…start reading now and let’s see where it goes. And that’s compounded by the fact that MTMTE is a good ole quest book. Its age old trope stuff. A group of mismatched people, you don’t need to know who they are, they’re on a ship and they’re flying into adventures. So that’s your background. MTMTE is a bit of sealed discrete book because of the quest format (with the exception being when we have crossovers) but its quite insular in the sense that you’re focusing on a finite group of characters and they’re moving further way from Cybertron into uncharted space and it doesn’t lend itself to jumping into other books. So you can start with just MTMTE and it wouldn’t  be very often that you’d feel wrong footed by a piece of information or a character that you’d expected to know. Its pretty much its own thing going forward. On how many of the story seeds are planned in advance: Its mainly planned. Not exclusively sometimes opportunities come up. The Chaos Theory stuff on a textural/thematically level was designed to take Megatron forward as a character in particular. Some of the Chaos Theory stuff we literally reintegrated into Elegant Chaos using the same pages. When I did Chaos Theory I didn’t have that in mind. When I wrote Shadow Play, which is the second of the three pre-war stories, I did think ‘okay we are going to revisit these pages in a couple years time’. That was with a greater amount of foreknowledge. You know there’s a degree of naivety here certainly in the early days, because as I said at the beginning we thought 12-16 issues would be fine and yet I was still thinking “well you know if we stick around…” Is Issue 113 the end or are there other stories to tell: You’re not the first to suggest 113 would be an appropriate end point. But I said with issue 1 that a fitting end would be issue 100. Do I have Transformers stories to tell after that? I don’t know We’ll see. I might have said everything I’ve needed to by then. We’ll find out. If we get to, so hey…keep buying it. Is there another franchise or passion he’d like to take on: I love Spider-Man that would be great. I’m a big fan of Death’s Head, another Marvel/UK character from the 80’s. Kieron [Gillen] is a similar age as me. We both grew up on Transformers UK. We’re both fanboys. And we both put soundtracks to our comics as well. Dr. Who is the other huge one. Not principally a comic series but I’d love write Dr. Who whether its a TV episode or a comic. [divider] That's just a sample of the interview. Dpalm & Kriss talk with James Roberts for over 50 minutes and there's plenty more covered. Plus Dpalm gets to nerd out and we all know how great that is. So check out the full interview below: %CODE1% More Than Meets The Eye is available in your local comic shop and on Comixology right now. And if you're still not convinced, check out our editorial on the best comic you're not reading. MTR Network full false Photo by Alex Valente Join Kriss and Dpalm as they ring in the new year with Movie Trailer Reviews's first interview of 2016. The MTR crew sat down with the writer of IDW's Transformers More Than Meets The Eye, James Roberts. Roberts was recently named Comic Alliance's Outstanding Writer of 2015. We talk about the transition from fan to writer, the unique perspective of writing a licensed comic, and welcoming new readers to a 30 year old franchise. Of course, we talk about the book itself as the series nears its landmark 50th issue. Here is a sample of what we talked about: On why More Than Meets The Eye can be a good book for new readers: There was a decision to, I guess you can call it a soft reboot, sort of definitively move the IDW books into a second phase and the foundation for that was going to be the end of the war. That’s as good of a fresh start as you can have without starting from the very beginning and doing a proper reboot. So with John Barber with Robots in Disguise and myself with More Than Meets the Eye, two new books, two new on-goings, [there’s] a very simple pitch to the uninitiated which is: You know about the Autobot and Decepticons. Beyond that you know that they’ve been age old enemies. Well that stopped, there’s an uneasy peace…start reading now and let’s see where it goes. And that’s compounded by the fact that MTMTE is a good ole quest book. Its age old trope stuff. A group of mismatched people, you don’t need to know who they are, they’re on a ship and they’re flying into adventures. So that’s your background. MTMTE is a bit of sealed discrete book because of the quest format (with the exception being when we have crossovers) but its quite insular in the sense that you’re focusing on a finite group of characters and they’re moving further way from Cybertron into uncharted space and it doesn’t lend itself to jumping into other books. So you can start with just MTMTE and it wouldn’t  be very often that you’d feel wrong footed by a piece of information or a character that you’d expected to know. Its pretty much its own thing going forward. On how many of the story seeds are planned in advance: Its mainly planned. Not exclusively sometimes opportunities come up. The Chaos Theory stuff on a textural/thematically level was designed to take Megatron forward as a character in particular. Some of the Chaos Theory stuff we literally reintegrated into Elegant Chaos using the same pages. When I did Chaos Theory I didn’t have that in mind. When I wrote Shadow Play, which is the second of the three pre-war stories, I did think ‘okay we are going to revisit these pages in a couple years time’. That was with a greater amount of foreknowledge. You know there’s a degree of naivety here certainly in the early days, because as I said at the beginning we thought 12-16 issues would be fine and yet I was still thinking “well you know if we stick around…” Is Issue 113 the end or are there other stories to tell: You’re not the first to suggest 113 would be an appropriate end point. But I said with issue 1 that a fitting end would be issue 100. Do I have Transformers stories to tell after that? I don’t know We’ll see. I might have said everything I’ve needed to by then. We’ll find out. If we get to, so hey…keep buying it. Is there another franchise or passion he’d like to take on: I love Spider-Man that would be great. I’m a big fan of Death’s Head, another Marvel/UK character from the 80’s. Kieron [Gillen] is a similar age as me. We both grew up on Transformers UK. We’re both fanboys. And we both put soundtracks to our comics as well. Dr. Who is the other huge one. Not principally a comic series but I’d love write Dr. Who whether its a TV episode or a comic. [divider] That's just a sample of the interview. Dpalm & Kriss talk with James Roberts for over 50 minutes and there's plenty more covered. Plus Dpalm gets to nerd out and we all know how great that is. So check out the full interview below: %CODE1% More Than Meets The Eye is available in your local comic shop and on Comixology right now. And if you're still not convinced, check out our editorial on the best comic you're not reading.Photo by Alex Valente Join Kriss and Dpalm as they ring in the new year with Movie Trailer Reviews's first interview of 2016. The MTR crew sat down with the writer of IDW's Transformers More Than Meets The Eye, James Roberts. Roberts was recently named Comic Alliance's Outstanding Writer of 2015. We talk about the transition from fan to writer, the unique perspective of writing a licensed comic, and welcoming new readers to a 30 year old franchise. Of course, we talk about the book itself as the series nears its landmark 50th issue. Here is a sample of what we talked about: On why More Than Meets The Eye can be a good book for new readers: There was a decision to, I guess you can call it a soft reboot, sort of definitively move the IDW books into a second phase and the foundation for that was going to be the end of the war. That’s as good of a fresh start as you can have without starting from the very beginning and doing a proper reboot. So with John Barber with Robots in Disguise and myself with More Than Meets the Eye, two new books, two new on-goings, [there’s] a very simple pitch to the uninitiated which is: You know about the Autobot and Decepticons. Beyond that you know that they’ve been age old enemies. Well that stopped, there’s an uneasy peace…start reading now and let’s see where it goes. And that’s compounded by the fact that MTMTE is a good ole quest book. Its age old trope stuff. A group of mismatched people, you don’t need to know who they are, they’re on a ship and they’re flying into adventures. So that’s your background. MTMTE is a bit of sealed discrete book because of the quest format (with the exception being when we have crossovers) but its quite insular in the sense that you’re focusing on a finite group of characters and they’re moving further way from Cybertron into uncharted space and it doesn’t lend itself to jumping into other books. So you can start with just MTMTE and it wouldn’t  be very often that you’d feel wrong footed by a piece of information or a character that you’d expected to know. Its pretty much its own thing going forward. On how many of the story seeds are planned in advance: Its mainly planned. Not exclusively sometimes opportunities come up. The Chaos Theory stuff on a textural/thematically level was designed to take Megatron forward as a character in particular. Some of the Chaos Theory stuff we literally reintegrated into Elegant Chaos using the same pages. When I did Chaos Theory I didn’t have that in mind. When I wrote Shadow Play, which is the second of the three pre-war stories, I did think ‘okay we are going to revisit these pages in a couple years time’. That was with a greater amount of foreknowledge. You know there’s a degree of naivety here certainly in the early days, because as I said at the beginning we thought 12-16 issues would be fine and yet I was still thinking “well you know if we stick around…” Is Issue 113 the end or are there other stories to tell: You’re not the first to suggest 113 would be an appropriate end point. But I said with issue 1 that a fitting end would be issue 100. Do I have Transformers stories to tell after that? I don’t know We’ll see. I might have said everything I’ve needed to by then. We’ll find out. If we get to, so hey…keep buying it. Is there another franchise or passion he’d like to take on: I love Spider-Man that would be great. I’m a big fan of Death’s Head, another Marvel/UK character from the 80’s. Kieron [Gillen] is a similar age as me. We both grew up on Transformers UK. We’re both fanboys. And we both put soundtracks to our comics as well. Dr. Who is the other huge one. Not principally a comic series but I’d love write Dr. Who whether its a TV episode or a comic. [divider] That's just a sample of the interview. Dpalm & Kriss talk with James Roberts for over 50 minutes and there's plenty more covered. Plus Dpalm gets to nerd out and we all know how great that is. So check out the full interview below: %CODE1% More Than Meets The Eye is available in your local comic shop and on Comixology right now. And if you're still not convinced, check out our editorial on the best comic you're not reading.Creator Spotlight, Editorials/Interviews, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rip-hunter-time-master-vandal-savage/ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 18:10:31 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=18409 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rip-hunter-time-master-vandal-savage/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-rip-hunter-time-master-vandal-savage/feed/ 1 %CODE1% We do a dual episode this time to cover Rip Hunter and Vandal Savage as a primer for CW's upcoming Legends of Tomorrow. We talk about how there's some really good stories with Rip Hunter although DC hasn't really used him much lately. Vandal Savage is another story. He seems to be very underused in the comics but has been used fairly well in other media like the animated shows/movies and has a lot of potential in Legends of Tomorrow up against Rip Hunter. Rip Hunter: Showcase #20- First Appearance 52 Booster Gold Volume 2 Time Masters: Vanishing Point - Dark Phoenix Saga Vandal Savage JSA #43 & #45 Villains United #5 & #6 JSA: Classified #10-13 Animated Young Justice Justice League Doom Justice League Unlimited Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 55:19 %CODE1% We do a dual episode this time to cover Rip Hunter and Vandal Savage as a primer for CW's upcoming Legends of Tomorrow. We talk about how there's some really good stories with Rip Hunter although DC hasn't really used him much lately. Vandal Savage is another story. He seems to be very underused in the comics but has been used fairly well in other media like the animated shows/movies and has a lot of potential in Legends of Tomorrow up against Rip Hunter. Rip Hunter: Showcase #20- First Appearance 52 Booster Gold Volume 2 Time Masters: Vanishing Point - Dark Phoenix Saga Vandal Savage JSA #43 & #45 Villains United #5 & #6 JSA: Classified #10-13 Animated Young Justice Justice League Doom Justice League Unlimited Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% We do a dual episode this time to cover Rip Hunter and Vandal Savage as a primer for CW's upcoming Legends of Tomorrow. We talk about how there's some really good stories with Rip Hunter although DC hasn't really used him much lately. Vandal Savage is another story. He seems to be very underused in the comics but has been used fairly well in other media like the animated shows/movies and has a lot of potential in Legends of Tomorrow up against Rip Hunter. Rip Hunter: Showcase #20- First Appearance 52 Booster Gold Volume 2 Time Masters: Vanishing Point - Dark Phoenix Saga Vandal Savage JSA #43 & #45 Villains United #5 & #6 JSA: Classified #10-13 Animated Young Justice Justice League Doom Justice League Unlimited Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-emma-frost-from-villainess-to-protector/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:12:23 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=18282 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-emma-frost-from-villainess-to-protector/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-emma-frost-from-villainess-to-protector/feed/ 0 %CODE1% We talk about our first X-Men/Mutant with this discussion on Emma Frost. We cover her entire history from her being introduced as the White Queen of the Hellfire Club to her transition to becoming an X-Men and protector of the mutant race. We talk about the recurring tragedies that help mold Emma from being just an evil villain to the hero she is now. An interesting thing about Emma is that despite this change, she still maintained her elitism and coldness but it has a purpose. Reading list (Most if not all of these are on Marvel Unlimited): Uncanny X-Men #129 - First Appearance Uncanny X-Men #129 -133 - Dark Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #314 - Takes over Iceman's body Generation X (63 - 70 are on MU) #70 - Massachusetts Academy is blown up by her sister, another student dies Uncanny X-Men #331 - "Helps" Bobby with his powers in a very Emma Way Grant Morrison's New X-Men (2001-2004) #115 - Genosha wiped out #116 - Emma gets secondary mutation Annual #1 & #131 - Her psychic Affair with Scott begins #139 - Jean finds out and forces Emma to confront her past Whedon's Astonishing X-Men (2004) Volume 3: Torn - Emma Focus. Whole run features Emma but especially this volume Dark X-Men The Confession 1 X-Men Regenesis X-Men vs Avengers 1-12 (mostly 6-11) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:22:06 %CODE1% We talk about our first X-Men/Mutant with this discussion on Emma Frost. We cover her entire history from her being introduced as the White Queen of the Hellfire Club to her transition to becoming an X-Men and protector of the mutant race. We talk about the recurring tragedies that help mold Emma from being just an evil villain to the hero she is now. An interesting thing about Emma is that despite this change, she still maintained her elitism and coldness but it has a purpose. Reading list (Most if not all of these are on Marvel Unlimited): Uncanny X-Men #129 - First Appearance Uncanny X-Men #129 -133 - Dark Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #314 - Takes over Iceman's body Generation X (63 - 70 are on MU) #70 - Massachusetts Academy is blown up by her sister, another student dies Uncanny X-Men #331 - "Helps" Bobby with his powers in a very Emma Way Grant Morrison's New X-Men (2001-2004) #115 - Genosha wiped out #116 - Emma gets secondary mutation Annual #1 & #131 - Her psychic Affair with Scott begins #139 - Jean finds out and forces Emma to confront her past Whedon's Astonishing X-Men (2004) Volume 3: Torn - Emma Focus. Whole run features Emma but especially this volume Dark X-Men The Confession 1 X-Men Regenesis X-Men vs Avengers 1-12 (mostly 6-11) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% We talk about our first X-Men/Mutant with this discussion on Emma Frost. We cover her entire history from her being introduced as the White Queen of the Hellfire Club to her transition to becoming an X-Men and protector of the mutant race. We talk about the recurring tragedies that help mold Emma from being just an evil villain to the hero she is now. An interesting thing about Emma is that despite this change, she still maintained her elitism and coldness but it has a purpose. Reading list (Most if not all of these are on Marvel Unlimited): Uncanny X-Men #129 - First Appearance Uncanny X-Men #129 -133 - Dark Phoenix Saga Uncanny X-Men #314 - Takes over Iceman's body Generation X (63 - 70 are on MU) #70 - Massachusetts Academy is blown up by her sister, another student dies Uncanny X-Men #331 - "Helps" Bobby with his powers in a very Emma Way Grant Morrison's New X-Men (2001-2004) #115 - Genosha wiped out #116 - Emma gets secondary mutation Annual #1 & #131 - Her psychic Affair with Scott begins #139 - Jean finds out and forces Emma to confront her past Whedon's Astonishing X-Men (2004) Volume 3: Torn - Emma Focus. Whole run features Emma but especially this volume Dark X-Men The Confession 1 X-Men Regenesis X-Men vs Avengers 1-12 (mostly 6-11) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured, Villain Agenda https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-black-adam/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 18:38:40 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=18100 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-black-adam/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-black-adam/feed/ 2 %CODE1% On this Character Corner, we do our first solo episode on a villain. We talk about DC's Black Adam. Black Adam is such an interesting character because while a lot of what he does is wrong, the motives are something you can understand. Complexity like this makes a villain good. When you can make a character that slaughters an entire country of 2 million people sympathetic in a way, you're doing something right. Reading list: The Marvel Family #1 -Origins (Fawcett Comics 1945) JSA: Black Reign JSA #56 Hawkman #23 JSA #57 Hawkman #24 JSA #58 Hawkman #25 Fifty Two Adrianna Tomaz (future wife/Isis) 1st appearance #12 -  Adrianna becomes Isis #16 - Proposes to Isis and marries her #23 - Amon becomes Osiris #43 - Osiris is killed #44 - Isis is killed #45 - Black Adam slaughters 2 million in Bialya #50, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e - World War III. Black Adam vs the World World War III Part 1 World War II Part 2 World War III Part 3 World War III Part 4 World War III Part 5 Justice Society of America: Black Adam and Isis Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false 1:11:05 %CODE1% On this Character Corner, we do our first solo episode on a villain. We talk about DC's Black Adam. Black Adam is such an interesting character because while a lot of what he does is wrong, the motives are something you can understand. Complexity like this makes a villain good. When you can make a character that slaughters an entire country of 2 million people sympathetic in a way, you're doing something right. Reading list: The Marvel Family #1 -Origins (Fawcett Comics 1945) JSA: Black Reign JSA #56 Hawkman #23 JSA #57 Hawkman #24 JSA #58 Hawkman #25 Fifty Two Adrianna Tomaz (future wife/Isis) 1st appearance #12 -  Adrianna becomes Isis #16 - Proposes to Isis and marries her #23 - Amon becomes Osiris #43 - Osiris is killed #44 - Isis is killed #45 - Black Adam slaughters 2 million in Bialya #50, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e - World War III. Black Adam vs the World World War III Part 1 World War II Part 2 World War III Part 3 World War III Part 4 World War III Part 5 Justice Society of America: Black Adam and Isis Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% On this Character Corner, we do our first solo episode on a villain. We talk about DC's Black Adam. Black Adam is such an interesting character because while a lot of what he does is wrong, the motives are something you can understand. Complexity like this makes a villain good. When you can make a character that slaughters an entire country of 2 million people sympathetic in a way, you're doing something right. Reading list: The Marvel Family #1 -Origins (Fawcett Comics 1945) JSA: Black Reign JSA #56 Hawkman #23 JSA #57 Hawkman #24 JSA #58 Hawkman #25 Fifty Two Adrianna Tomaz (future wife/Isis) 1st appearance #12 -  Adrianna becomes Isis #16 - Proposes to Isis and marries her #23 - Amon becomes Osiris #43 - Osiris is killed #44 - Isis is killed #45 - Black Adam slaughters 2 million in Bialya #50, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e - World War III. Black Adam vs the World World War III Part 1 World War II Part 2 World War III Part 3 World War III Part 4 World War III Part 5 Justice Society of America: Black Adam and Isis Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-aka-jessica-jones/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:19:37 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=17927 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-aka-jessica-jones/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-aka-jessica-jones/feed/ 0 %CODE1% Time for another Character Corner. This time we're discussing Jessica Jones and giving the rundown on what makes this character so different from those we've seen before. She'll make her live action debut on November 20th on Netflix. Listen to our discussion on her history. Reading list: Alias Volume 1 - First appearance of Jessica Jones Alias Volume 2  "Come Home" Alias Volume 3 "The Underneath"- Teams up with Jessica Drew to save Mattie Franklin Alias Volume 4 "The Secret Origins of Jessica Jones" - Jessica Jones' origin story The Pulse 1 -14 - Jessica works for J Jonah and has her child New Avengers Annual #1 - Jessica and Luke Cage get married Young Avengers - Mighty Avengers - Luke starts the Mighty Avengers and Jessica isn't thrilled Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false %CODE1% Time for another Character Corner. This time we're discussing Jessica Jones and giving the rundown on what makes this character so different from those we've seen before. She'll make her live action debut on November 20th on Netflix. Listen to our discussion on her history. Reading list: Alias Volume 1 - First appearance of Jessica Jones Alias Volume 2  "Come Home" Alias Volume 3 "The Underneath"- Teams up with Jessica Drew to save Mattie Franklin Alias Volume 4 "The Secret Origins of Jessica Jones" - Jessica Jones' origin story The Pulse 1 -14 - Jessica works for J Jonah and has her child New Avengers Annual #1 - Jessica and Luke Cage get married Young Avengers - Mighty Avengers - Luke starts the Mighty Avengers and Jessica isn't thrilled Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% Time for another Character Corner. This time we're discussing Jessica Jones and giving the rundown on what makes this character so different from those we've seen before. She'll make her live action debut on November 20th on Netflix. Listen to our discussion on her history. Reading list: Alias Volume 1 - First appearance of Jessica Jones Alias Volume 2  "Come Home" Alias Volume 3 "The Underneath"- Teams up with Jessica Drew to save Mattie Franklin Alias Volume 4 "The Secret Origins of Jessica Jones" - Jessica Jones' origin story The Pulse 1 -14 - Jessica works for J Jonah and has her child New Avengers Annual #1 - Jessica and Luke Cage get married Young Avengers - Mighty Avengers - Luke starts the Mighty Avengers and Jessica isn't thrilled Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-tim-drake-the-detective/ Sun, 18 Oct 2015 21:40:04 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=17381 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-tim-drake-the-detective/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-tim-drake-the-detective/feed/ 0 %CODE1% We're finally back with a new Character Corner. This time we're here to discuss Tim Drake, the third Robin. We talk about how unfair it is for Tim to become the "Forgotten" Robin and how good of a character he is. Each of the Robins have distinct personalities and traits and Tim Drake is "The Detective". Check out our discussion. *I said Nightwing #1 on the show, it's actually #25 Reading list: Batman #436 - First appearance of Tim Drake Batman #442 - First appearance as Robin Red Robin #1 - First appearance as Red Robin Nightwing #25 - Great Dick & Tim issue Identity Crisis - Tim Drake's father, Jack is killed Teen Titans #20 - Tim dealing with his father's death with the Titans Teen Titans #29 - Tim Drake vs Jason Todd Red Robin #1-26 - Great run that really defines Tim Drake as "the Detective" and Bruce Wayne (not Batman) successor   MTR Network full false %CODE1% We're finally back with a new Character Corner. This time we're here to discuss Tim Drake, the third Robin. We talk about how unfair it is for Tim to become the "Forgotten" Robin and how good of a character he is. Each of the Robins have distinct personalities and traits and Tim Drake is "The Detective". Check out our discussion. *I said Nightwing #1 on the show, it's actually #25 Reading list: Batman #436 - First appearance of Tim Drake Batman #442 - First appearance as Robin Red Robin #1 - First appearance as Red Robin Nightwing #25 - Great Dick & Tim issue Identity Crisis - Tim Drake's father, Jack is killed Teen Titans #20 - Tim dealing with his father's death with the Titans Teen Titans #29 - Tim Drake vs Jason Todd Red Robin #1-26 - Great run that really defines Tim Drake as "the Detective" and Bruce Wayne (not Batman) successor  %CODE1% We're finally back with a new Character Corner. This time we're here to discuss Tim Drake, the third Robin. We talk about how unfair it is for Tim to become the "Forgotten" Robin and how good of a character he is. Each of the Robins have distinct personalities and traits and Tim Drake is "The Detective". Check out our discussion. *I said Nightwing #1 on the show, it's actually #25 Reading list: Batman #436 - First appearance of Tim Drake Batman #442 - First appearance as Robin Red Robin #1 - First appearance as Red Robin Nightwing #25 - Great Dick & Tim issue Identity Crisis - Tim Drake's father, Jack is killed Teen Titans #20 - Tim dealing with his father's death with the Titans Teen Titans #29 - Tim Drake vs Jason Todd Red Robin #1-26 - Great run that really defines Tim Drake as "the Detective" and Bruce Wayne (not Batman) successor  DC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-black-female-comic-book-characters/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 17:49:37 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=17174 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-black-female-comic-book-characters/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-black-female-comic-book-characters/feed/ 1 %CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm are joined by N'jaila Rhee to discuss black female comic book characters. This is a little different from our usually Character Corners since we go through several different characters. But I've made sure to list/link to some key issues and runs for some of these characters so you can look them up and read more about them. Marvel Storm Giant Size X-Men #1 - First Appearance * Uncanny X-Men #170 - Fights for leadership of the Morlocks* Uncanny X-Men #201 - Powerless Storm beats Cyclops for leadership of the X-Men * Shuri Black Panther Volume 4 #2 - First Appearance * Black Panther Volume 5 - Shuri takes over as Black Panther * Monica Rambeau The Amazing spider-Man Annual #16 * - First appearance as Captain Marvel Avengers Unplugged #5 - First appearance as Photon New Thunderbolts #9 * - First appearance as Pulsar Mighty Avengers vol 2 #1 * - First appearance as Spectrum Nextwave: Agents of HATE * - great series with Monica as the leader of a team Misty Knight Marvel Premiere #20 - first appearance Simone Missick has been cast as Misty Knight for the Luke Cage Netflix series * Issue(s) is on Marvel Unlimited DC/Milestone/Vertigo Amanda Waller See the list of issues from our Character Corner on her & the Suicide Squad Vixen Action Comics #521 - First Appearance Justice League of America Volume 2 Bumblebee Teen Titans #45 - First appearance as Karen Beecher Teen Titans #48 - First appearance  as Bumblebee Young Justice cartoon Thunder & Lightening (Black Lightning’s Kids) XS (Jenni Ognats, Barry Allen’s granddaughter) Legionnaires #0 Agent 355 Y the Last Man Image Michonne The Walking Dead #19 - First appearance The Walking Dead Volume 6 - her graphic dealings with the Governor Dee from Rat Queens All of Rat Queens Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false %CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm are joined by N'jaila Rhee to discuss black female comic book characters. This is a little different from our usually Character Corners since we go through several different characters. But I've made sure to list/link to some key issues and runs for some of these characters so you can look them up and read more about them. Marvel Storm Giant Size X-Men #1 - First Appearance * Uncanny X-Men #170 - Fights for leadership of the Morlocks* Uncanny X-Men #201 - Powerless Storm beats Cyclops for leadership of the X-Men * Shuri Black Panther Volume 4 #2 - First Appearance * Black Panther Volume 5 - Shuri takes over as Black Panther * Monica Rambeau The Amazing spider-Man Annual #16 * - First appearance as Captain Marvel Avengers Unplugged #5 - First appearance as Photon New Thunderbolts #9 * - First appearance as Pulsar Mighty Avengers vol 2 #1 * - First appearance as Spectrum Nextwave: Agents of HATE * - great series with Monica as the leader of a team Misty Knight Marvel Premiere #20 - first appearance Simone Missick has been cast as Misty Knight for the Luke Cage Netflix series * Issue(s) is on Marvel Unlimited DC/Milestone/Vertigo Amanda Waller See the list of issues from our Character Corner on her & the Suicide Squad Vixen Action Comics #521 - First Appearance Justice League of America Volume 2 Bumblebee Teen Titans #45 - First appearance as Karen Beecher Teen Titans #48 - First appearance  as Bumblebee Young Justice cartoon Thunder & Lightening (Black Lightning’s Kids) XS (Jenni Ognats, Barry Allen’s granddaughter) Legionnaires #0 Agent 355 Y the Last Man Image Michonne The Walking Dead #19 - First appearance The Walking Dead Volume 6 - her graphic dealings with the Governor Dee from Rat Queens All of Rat Queens Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm are joined by N'jaila Rhee to discuss black female comic book characters. This is a little different from our usually Character Corners since we go through several different characters. But I've made sure to list/link to some key issues and runs for some of these characters so you can look them up and read more about them. Marvel Storm Giant Size X-Men #1 - First Appearance * Uncanny X-Men #170 - Fights for leadership of the Morlocks* Uncanny X-Men #201 - Powerless Storm beats Cyclops for leadership of the X-Men * Shuri Black Panther Volume 4 #2 - First Appearance * Black Panther Volume 5 - Shuri takes over as Black Panther * Monica Rambeau The Amazing spider-Man Annual #16 * - First appearance as Captain Marvel Avengers Unplugged #5 - First appearance as Photon New Thunderbolts #9 * - First appearance as Pulsar Mighty Avengers vol 2 #1 * - First appearance as Spectrum Nextwave: Agents of HATE * - great series with Monica as the leader of a team Misty Knight Marvel Premiere #20 - first appearance Simone Missick has been cast as Misty Knight for the Luke Cage Netflix series * Issue(s) is on Marvel Unlimited DC/Milestone/Vertigo Amanda Waller See the list of issues from our Character Corner on her & the Suicide Squad Vixen Action Comics #521 - First Appearance Justice League of America Volume 2 Bumblebee Teen Titans #45 - First appearance as Karen Beecher Teen Titans #48 - First appearance  as Bumblebee Young Justice cartoon Thunder & Lightening (Black Lightning’s Kids) XS (Jenni Ognats, Barry Allen’s granddaughter) Legionnaires #0 Agent 355 Y the Last Man Image Michonne The Walking Dead #19 - First appearance The Walking Dead Volume 6 - her graphic dealings with the Governor Dee from Rat Queens All of Rat Queens Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsBlack Panther Spotlight, DC, Marvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-miles-morales-spider-man/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 03:36:22 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=17096 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-miles-morales-spider-man/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-miles-morales-spider-man/feed/ 0 We're back and this time it's to discuss Miles Morales, the Spider-Man from Marvel's Ultimate universe and soon to be MAIN Spider-Man of the All-New universe Marvel creates after Secret Wars. We talk about why the character is so significant and was a great move by Marvel. We also talk about what makes him different from Peter Parker and how that's a great thing. Finally, we geek out over the future of the character and how exciting its going to be to see him in the new universe(The first panel in Avengers with Kamala Khan/Miles Morales is going to be amazing). *Note* Due to the weird numbering of some of the comics we were a little off on the issues we talked about so check the show notes to find out exactly where to get the issues. The links go to the Comixology pages. Key Issues: Ultimate Comics Fallout (Volume 1) #4 - First Appearance of Miles Morales Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 1 (collects 1 - 5 & Ultimate Comics Fallout #4) Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 2(collects 6 - 10) Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 3 (Collects 11- 18) Spider-Men 1-5 - Miles Morales meets 616 Peter Parker and gets his blessing All-New Ultimates - Miles, Jessica Drew, Bombshell, Cloak & Dagger form the new Ultimates team Vol1 (Issues 1-6) Vol2 (Issues 7-12) Ultimate Spider-Man #200 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network 5 5 Character Corner: Miles Morales full false We're back and this time it's to discuss Miles Morales, the Spider-Man from Marvel's Ultimate universe and soon to be MAIN Spider-Man of the All-New universe Marvel creates after Secret Wars. We talk about why the character is so significant and was a great move by Marvel. We also talk about what makes him different from Peter Parker and how that's a great thing. Finally, we geek out over the future of the character and how exciting its going to be to see him in the new universe(The first panel in Avengers with Kamala Khan/Miles Morales is going to be amazing). *Note* Due to the weird numbering of some of the comics we were a little off on the issues we talked about so check the show notes to find out exactly where to get the issues. The links go to the Comixology pages. Key Issues: Ultimate Comics Fallout (Volume 1) #4 - First Appearance of Miles Morales Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 1 (collects 1 - 5 & Ultimate Comics Fallout #4) Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 2(collects 6 - 10) Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 3 (Collects 11- 18) Spider-Men 1-5 - Miles Morales meets 616 Peter Parker and gets his blessing All-New Ultimates - Miles, Jessica Drew, Bombshell, Cloak & Dagger form the new Ultimates team Vol1 (Issues 1-6) Vol2 (Issues 7-12) Ultimate Spider-Man #200 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsWe're back and this time it's to discuss Miles Morales, the Spider-Man from Marvel's Ultimate universe and soon to be MAIN Spider-Man of the All-New universe Marvel creates after Secret Wars. We talk about why the character is so significant and was a great move by Marvel. We also talk about what makes him different from Peter Parker and how that's a great thing. Finally, we geek out over the future of the character and how exciting its going to be to see him in the new universe(The first panel in Avengers with Kamala Khan/Miles Morales is going to be amazing). *Note* Due to the weird numbering of some of the comics we were a little off on the issues we talked about so check the show notes to find out exactly where to get the issues. The links go to the Comixology pages. Key Issues: Ultimate Comics Fallout (Volume 1) #4 - First Appearance of Miles Morales Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 1 (collects 1 - 5 & Ultimate Comics Fallout #4) Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 2(collects 6 - 10) Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 3 (Collects 11- 18) Spider-Men 1-5 - Miles Morales meets 616 Peter Parker and gets his blessing All-New Ultimates - Miles, Jessica Drew, Bombshell, Cloak & Dagger form the new Ultimates team Vol1 (Issues 1-6) Vol2 (Issues 7-12) Ultimate Spider-Man #200 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-amanda-waller-the-suicide-squad/ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 03:51:58 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=16881 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-amanda-waller-the-suicide-squad/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-amanda-waller-the-suicide-squad/feed/ 0 %CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm discuss Amanda Waller and the Suicide Squad. We talk about the Amanda Waller's history and backstory and what led to her creating the Suicide Squad. We also discuss the changes DC has made to the New 52 and Live Action Waller and why they seem to be missing the point of the character.  Check out the episode and let us know what you think . Key Issues: Legend #1 - First appearance of Amanda Waller The Brave and the Bold #25 - Original Suicide Squad Legend #3 -  Modern Suicide Squad Secret Origins #14 - Backstory on Silver Age Suicide Squad Suicide Squad Vol 1 (#1 - 67) Suicide Squad Vol 3 (1 - 8) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network full false %CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm discuss Amanda Waller and the Suicide Squad. We talk about the Amanda Waller's history and backstory and what led to her creating the Suicide Squad. We also discuss the changes DC has made to the New 52 and Live Action Waller and why they seem to be missing the point of the character.  Check out the episode and let us know what you think . Key Issues: Legend #1 - First appearance of Amanda Waller The Brave and the Bold #25 - Original Suicide Squad Legend #3 -  Modern Suicide Squad Secret Origins #14 - Backstory on Silver Age Suicide Squad Suicide Squad Vol 1 (#1 - 67) Suicide Squad Vol 3 (1 - 8) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews%CODE1% Kriss and Dpalm discuss Amanda Waller and the Suicide Squad. We talk about the Amanda Waller's history and backstory and what led to her creating the Suicide Squad. We also discuss the changes DC has made to the New 52 and Live Action Waller and why they seem to be missing the point of the character.  Check out the episode and let us know what you think . Key Issues: Legend #1 - First appearance of Amanda Waller The Brave and the Bold #25 - Original Suicide Squad Legend #3 -  Modern Suicide Squad Secret Origins #14 - Backstory on Silver Age Suicide Squad Suicide Squad Vol 1 (#1 - 67) Suicide Squad Vol 3 (1 - 8) Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-sam-wilson-falconcaptain-america/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:50:02 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=16668 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-sam-wilson-falconcaptain-america/#respond https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-sam-wilson-falconcaptain-america/feed/ 0 We're back to discuss the character of Sam Wilson, aka Falcon aka Captain America. This was an interesting and fun Character Corner to do because both Dpalm and I learned a lot of new things about Sam Wilson that we never knew before. We had a lot of preconceived notions about the character particularly his Snap Wilson past. We also tie our discussion into the current talk about diversity in comics and how Marvel embraces its past while also realizing it needs to also improve.  Check out the episode and let us know what you think . Key Issues: Captain America #117- 119 - First Appearance Captain America #170 - Black Panther gives him wings on a new costume Captain America #174 - Professor X confirms  the empathetic link to Redwing Captain America  #186 - Red Skull reveals he turned Sam into Cap perfect partner using the Cosmic Cube and hid Sam's "Snap Wilson" persona Avengers #181 - Joins to the Avengers Avengers #194 - Leaves the Avengers. Tired of feeling like the Token Captain America & the Falcon 1- 14  - Christopher Priest's series Captain America Vol 7 #25 - Given the mantle and shield from Steve All New Captain America 1-6 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network Sam Wilson - Falcon / Captain America full false We're back to discuss the character of Sam Wilson, aka Falcon aka Captain America. This was an interesting and fun Character Corner to do because both Dpalm and I learned a lot of new things about Sam Wilson that we never knew before. We had a lot of preconceived notions about the character particularly his Snap Wilson past. We also tie our discussion into the current talk about diversity in comics and how Marvel embraces its past while also realizing it needs to also improve.  Check out the episode and let us know what you think . Key Issues: Captain America #117- 119 - First Appearance Captain America #170 - Black Panther gives him wings on a new costume Captain America #174 - Professor X confirms  the empathetic link to Redwing Captain America  #186 - Red Skull reveals he turned Sam into Cap perfect partner using the Cosmic Cube and hid Sam's "Snap Wilson" persona Avengers #181 - Joins to the Avengers Avengers #194 - Leaves the Avengers. Tired of feeling like the Token Captain America & the Falcon 1- 14  - Christopher Priest's series Captain America Vol 7 #25 - Given the mantle and shield from Steve All New Captain America 1-6 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsWe're back to discuss the character of Sam Wilson, aka Falcon aka Captain America. This was an interesting and fun Character Corner to do because both Dpalm and I learned a lot of new things about Sam Wilson that we never knew before. We had a lot of preconceived notions about the character particularly his Snap Wilson past. We also tie our discussion into the current talk about diversity in comics and how Marvel embraces its past while also realizing it needs to also improve.  Check out the episode and let us know what you think . Key Issues: Captain America #117- 119 - First Appearance Captain America #170 - Black Panther gives him wings on a new costume Captain America #174 - Professor X confirms  the empathetic link to Redwing Captain America  #186 - Red Skull reveals he turned Sam into Cap perfect partner using the Cosmic Cube and hid Sam's "Snap Wilson" persona Avengers #181 - Joins to the Avengers Avengers #194 - Leaves the Avengers. Tired of feeling like the Token Captain America & the Falcon 1- 14  - Christopher Priest's series Captain America Vol 7 #25 - Given the mantle and shield from Steve All New Captain America 1-6 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wally-west-the-fastest-man-alive/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:43:18 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=16402 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wally-west-the-fastest-man-alive/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/character-corner-wally-west-the-fastest-man-alive/feed/ 2 Kriss & Dpalm are back to discuss Wally West, The Fastest Man Alive. Wally is the third person to take the mantle of the Flash. While the focus has been on Barry Allen recently, we talk about how Wally West was THE Flash for many of us growing up and how important he is. We talk about the similarities and differences between Flash and Batman. How Flash's rogue gallery is up there with Spider-Man and Batman in terms of being the best and most dangerous. We also go over some key issues involving Wally and what makes them so good. Key Issues: Flash Vol 1 #110  (Dec. 1959) - 1st Wally West appearance (Kid Flash). Retold in Flash Vol 2 #62 Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (1986) - 1st Wally West as Flash Mark Waid - Flash Vol. 2 Issues #74 - #79 - The Return of Barry Allen/Reverse Flash origin Issues #95 - #100 - Terminal Velocity, first mention/definition of the Speed Force Issues #150 - #159 - Alternate Wally West Geoff Johns Run Issues #192 - #200 - Flash Blitz, First appearance of Hunter Zolomon as Zoom Issues #201 - #119 - Identity Crisis Tie-ins Issues #220 - #225 - Rogue Wars Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network 2 2 Wally West The Fastest Man Alive full false Kriss & Dpalm are back to discuss Wally West, The Fastest Man Alive. Wally is the third person to take the mantle of the Flash. While the focus has been on Barry Allen recently, we talk about how Wally West was THE Flash for many of us growing up and how important he is. We talk about the similarities and differences between Flash and Batman. How Flash's rogue gallery is up there with Spider-Man and Batman in terms of being the best and most dangerous. We also go over some key issues involving Wally and what makes them so good. Key Issues: Flash Vol 1 #110  (Dec. 1959) - 1st Wally West appearance (Kid Flash). Retold in Flash Vol 2 #62 Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (1986) - 1st Wally West as Flash Mark Waid - Flash Vol. 2 Issues #74 - #79 - The Return of Barry Allen/Reverse Flash origin Issues #95 - #100 - Terminal Velocity, first mention/definition of the Speed Force Issues #150 - #159 - Alternate Wally West Geoff Johns Run Issues #192 - #200 - Flash Blitz, First appearance of Hunter Zolomon as Zoom Issues #201 - #119 - Identity Crisis Tie-ins Issues #220 - #225 - Rogue Wars Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsKriss & Dpalm are back to discuss Wally West, The Fastest Man Alive. Wally is the third person to take the mantle of the Flash. While the focus has been on Barry Allen recently, we talk about how Wally West was THE Flash for many of us growing up and how important he is. We talk about the similarities and differences between Flash and Batman. How Flash's rogue gallery is up there with Spider-Man and Batman in terms of being the best and most dangerous. We also go over some key issues involving Wally and what makes them so good. Key Issues: Flash Vol 1 #110  (Dec. 1959) - 1st Wally West appearance (Kid Flash). Retold in Flash Vol 2 #62 Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (1986) - 1st Wally West as Flash Mark Waid - Flash Vol. 2 Issues #74 - #79 - The Return of Barry Allen/Reverse Flash origin Issues #95 - #100 - Terminal Velocity, first mention/definition of the Speed Force Issues #150 - #159 - Alternate Wally West Geoff Johns Run Issues #192 - #200 - Flash Blitz, First appearance of Hunter Zolomon as Zoom Issues #201 - #119 - Identity Crisis Tie-ins Issues #220 - #225 - Rogue Wars Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsDC, featured https://www.mtrnetwork.net/scott-lang-ant-man-the-accidental-avenger/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 03:37:52 +0000 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/?post_type=os_podcast&p=16307 https://www.mtrnetwork.net/scott-lang-ant-man-the-accidental-avenger/#comments https://www.mtrnetwork.net/scott-lang-ant-man-the-accidental-avenger/feed/ 1 In our first episode of The Character Corner, Kriss & Dpalm discuss the character of Scott Lang (Ant-Man).  We talk about how Scott's character has been a consistent presence in the Marvel Universe. His story is actually pretty easy to follow and when you pay attentiont ot he whole thing, its actually really good. We discuss how the center of Scott Lang's story is his relationship with his daughter Cassie and how it starts with his first appearance as Ant-Man in 1979 and ties directly into his current run in his solo Ant-Man book. Key Issues: Avengers #181 - First appearance of Scott Lang Marvel Premiere #47 & #48 - First appearance of Scott Lang as Ant-Man Avengers #223 - Iconic cover with Ant-Man on the tip of Hawkeye's arrow. Hawkeye & Ant-Man take on Taskmaster Avengers #477 - Scott officially joins the Avengers (also loses custody of Cassie) Avengers #500 - Death of Scott Lang. Avengers Dissembled Young Avengers - Cassie Lang joins in issue #2 Avengers: The Children's Crusade 1-9 - Resurrection of Scott Lang, death of Cassie Lang FF #16 - Scott vs Dr. Doom Avengers World #16 - Dr. Doom resurrects Cassie Lang Ant-Man #1-5 - Current Ant-Man solo book Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews MTR Network 1 1 Scott Lang (Ant-Man) - The Accidental Avenger full false In our first episode of The Character Corner, Kriss & Dpalm discuss the character of Scott Lang (Ant-Man).  We talk about how Scott's character has been a consistent presence in the Marvel Universe. His story is actually pretty easy to follow and when you pay attentiont ot he whole thing, its actually really good. We discuss how the center of Scott Lang's story is his relationship with his daughter Cassie and how it starts with his first appearance as Ant-Man in 1979 and ties directly into his current run in his solo Ant-Man book. Key Issues: Avengers #181 - First appearance of Scott Lang Marvel Premiere #47 & #48 - First appearance of Scott Lang as Ant-Man Avengers #223 - Iconic cover with Ant-Man on the tip of Hawkeye's arrow. Hawkeye & Ant-Man take on Taskmaster Avengers #477 - Scott officially joins the Avengers (also loses custody of Cassie) Avengers #500 - Death of Scott Lang. Avengers Dissembled Young Avengers - Cassie Lang joins in issue #2 Avengers: The Children's Crusade 1-9 - Resurrection of Scott Lang, death of Cassie Lang FF #16 - Scott vs Dr. Doom Avengers World #16 - Dr. Doom resurrects Cassie Lang Ant-Man #1-5 - Current Ant-Man solo book Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsIn our first episode of The Character Corner, Kriss & Dpalm discuss the character of Scott Lang (Ant-Man).  We talk about how Scott's character has been a consistent presence in the Marvel Universe. His story is actually pretty easy to follow and when you pay attentiont ot he whole thing, its actually really good. We discuss how the center of Scott Lang's story is his relationship with his daughter Cassie and how it starts with his first appearance as Ant-Man in 1979 and ties directly into his current run in his solo Ant-Man book. Key Issues: Avengers #181 - First appearance of Scott Lang Marvel Premiere #47 & #48 - First appearance of Scott Lang as Ant-Man Avengers #223 - Iconic cover with Ant-Man on the tip of Hawkeye's arrow. Hawkeye & Ant-Man take on Taskmaster Avengers #477 - Scott officially joins the Avengers (also loses custody of Cassie) Avengers #500 - Death of Scott Lang. Avengers Dissembled Young Avengers - Cassie Lang joins in issue #2 Avengers: The Children's Crusade 1-9 - Resurrection of Scott Lang, death of Cassie Lang FF #16 - Scott vs Dr. Doom Avengers World #16 - Dr. Doom resurrects Cassie Lang Ant-Man #1-5 - Current Ant-Man solo book Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site DPalm - @dpalm66 - dudeyoucrazy.net Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviewsMarvel, featured