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True Believers, stand back! The Comic Book Characters have returned bigger and better and bigger still! Come chant the magic word with us ("Quack!"), enlarge to kaiju-size, and get ready for a GIANT SIZED portion of Nerd News! Highlights from this episode include: -Shoutouts to y'all! We believe in the True Believers! -Casting Corner with more freshly cocooned bits from the Spider's web -The CBC Pod Movie Review of The Thunderbolts*! -A new segment that will have you Walking Tall and HARD -A Super Manly trip to the Trailer Park for a bit of Iron-Hearted Watch-Pause-Talk! -And of course, the Big Wheel Winner of the Week! True Believers, you are feeling very sleepy. Very relaxed. It's almost as if the supply chain isn't in danger! And we have plenty of time to clear out The Backlog of reading material. Ahh. This must be the quiet part of the Trauma Maze. It's Episode 158! Let's disassociate!

TRUUUUUUUE BELIEVERS!! It's ...TIME! The Comic Book Characters are back to body slam a fresh batch of Nerd News straight through the middle of the mat! Get those tables, ladders, and chairs ready, because we came to rumble. Highlights from this episode include: -A Pop Culture Pop Quiz for one unsuspecting host! -What's good on the publishing side of the street -Casting Corner with everything and the Sadie Sink! -and FINALLY, the Shang-Chi HAS COME BACK to the CBC Pod Movie Review!! True Believers, if my math is correct, which it always is, then Spidey 3:16 says you can REST. IN. PEACE. I believe in Comic Book Characters! It's Episode 157! Let's rock!!

A casting announcement so big, we had to page Dr. Doom, it's an emergency pod! The fellas dive into each and every one of the officially released casting announcements for the next huge MCU crossover epic, Avengers Doomsday! And what exactly do the chair pairings mean? You know Loki and Magneto sitting next to each other spells t r o u b l e! So sit back and relax, school is in session. Excelsior, true believers!

True Believers, put down that PSL with the low fat oat milk. Unhand and rewrap those mini chocolate bars. Get all the way unspooked because the Comic Book Characters are back with a frightening fistful of Nerd News! Highlights from this episode include: -CASA '24 recap! shoutout to all the new fans! -A minty-fresh reupholstered Casting Corner full of Green Lantern's light! -Is that Venom running through your system, or just the Spidey news tingling? -and the CBC Pod Review of Joker 2: Folie a les Financiers Hey, True Believers, wanna hear a joke: What did the printed-out pattern say to the pumpkin? "Knife to meet you!" It's Episode 156! Let's carve a squash!

True. Believers. It is time. The sun grows short, the pumpkins are spiced, and the skellys are on spook patrol. That's right, it's time for another round of Nerd News with the Comic Book Characters! Highlights from this episode include: -Quick shout outs to the fantastic fans -Drive-by Crow sightings -A more verdant casting corner that will have you Green with Lanterns -Gaming journalists entering the "find out" phase -The CBC Movie Review of Deadpool and Wolverine! -...and of course the Big Wheel Award to them that do the most, but accomplish the least My friends, True Believers, I know one thing to be true: when one door closes, a Spirit Halloween store is sure to open. It's Episode 155! Let's rock!

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True Believers! Hope you had a stomach full of food 'cause the Comic Book Characters are here to talk turkey to your ear drums! Come listen to our cornucopia of Nerd News to get you through your return to work or extended airport gate stay. Highlights from this jam-packed episode include: -Big shout out to all the fans, who are nothing but What's Good for us! -Scott Pilgrim shows up HONGRY for Thanksgiving this year! -Dave hasn't gotten his Filoni of Star Wars IP yet -The CBC Pod Review of "The Marvels"! -Casting Corner with a Mando, 2 randos, and a bit of cheeky Nando's! -Taking Vanity Fair's hit on the purple-grooved chin -Marvel wrapping up the year with Loki plunging into the Deadpool -...and the Big Wheel winner get the broken wishbone! Stay strong, True Believers, 'cause Cyber Monday is comin' for us. Hold on tight to your wallets, wave the white flag of discounts, and hope that you end up in one piece. If not, let our Hot Takes glue your bits back together! It's Episode 153! Let's rock!!

True Believers, don't break those hoodies and sweaters out yet! 'Cause the Comic Book Characters are are turning up the heat with our hot takes on all the late summer Nerd News. Highlights from this pumpkin-spiced episode include: -Catching up with the Characters -A whiff of a teaser of an Aquaman 2 trailer -Our thoughts on an Invasion that should have been a better kept Secret -Is there blue milk in Ashoka? Does it come from Thrawn?? -Potter plays just the tip with one of the hosts!!! -Casting Corner gets Fantastic ...AGAIN -the CBC Pod review of Blue Beetle, a la chingada!! -...and of course the biggest Big Wheel of the wheels True Believers, do not give in. Do not be constrained by the flat, unfeeling calendar. Spooky Season is a state of mind. It's Episode 152! Let's rock!!

True Believers, ring the bell! The Comic Book Characters have hit the mat and are ready to tap! We get it already, Summer: you're hot and the sun is a deadly laser. Quick, come find some shade with us and cool off with some Nerd News! Highlights from this episode include: -Catching up with the characters! -A quick trip to the movie lobby in between showings! -Casting Corner with Fantastic family speculations -A CBC Pod movie review double header, from the Speed Force to the Sewer! -And a very obvious Big Wheel Winner True Believers, you know it's bad when extraterrestrials on Earth can't get top billing over these wild weather patterns. Stay cool, hydrate, and trust no one! It's Episode 151! The truth is out there!

Yowza, True Believers, it's a hot one out there! Good thing that the Comic Book Characters are back with the AC on full blast until the power grid goes out! Come get chilled to the bone with a fresh batch of Nerd News. Highlights from this episode include: -Catching up with the Characters -A Comic Book Legend is awaited in Valhalla -Can K'uk'ulkan K'uk'ulknot? -Casting Corner, featuring bad news for Barbie and Kylo -The CBC Pod Review of Across the Spider-verse! -...and a Big Wheel Award winner that comes out of left field! Remember, True Believers, it's not a trap if you know it's a trap when you're walking into it. It's a face off. Join us for a face off against the summer heat... by staying indoors! It's Episode 150! Let's rock!

Holy hotdogs, True Believers! The Comic Book Characters are back to kick off summer with a fresh hot batch of Nerd News. So grab a cold one, join us at the grill, 'cause much like Human Torch, we are the flames. Highlights from this episode include: -What's good with our boiz? -The CBC Pod Review of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3! -a Big Wheel award and a Big Thanks to you! That's right, True Believers, it's a thick, juicy hamburger of an episode. But just like the weather, you betcha we're just getting started heating up. It's Episode 149! Let's rock!!

Chingas, byes! The Comic Book Characters are back with a fresh batch of Nerd News cooler than a coalwun! We're peezin Hot Takes and pancakes faster than the time it takes to melt a snowflake! Highlights from this episode include: -BERMY IS DE BESS PLACE IN DE VURLD -A messy month for the mouse, both in and out -The Quickest CBC Pod Movie Review of Shazam 2 -Casting Corner, featuring a clown, a Goth, a ghost, a meme, a banana stand, and Ramona Flowers -A trip to the Trailer Park, with a Beetle infestation, a Secret Invasion, some Snips, and a modern-day Marvel -plus, someone's doing the most and getting the least in the BIG WHEEL Award Other countries of the world! Up your streams! Shout-outs are for closers. Enjoy your set of steak knives. It's Episode 148! Let's rock!

The fellas sit down and have a chat with Nasser Rodriguez, show promoter for Comic Arts in San Antonio (C.A.S.A.)! Topics include: Writers, artists, colorists & more in comic books. Comic Book to Wrestling pipeline Imprints other than Marvel & DC Comics, and what you should be reading Are comic book movies good for the comic book publishing industry, and so much more! So sit back and enjoy, and be sure to stop by Wonderlands of America Mall on March 25th to enjoy C.A.S.A 2023!

True Believers! In a sure sign of the end time, the Comic Book Characters are back! Come get your fill of Nerd News and Film Reviews before the whole bottom falls out. Hope you shorted multiversal IP properties and water like we did! Highlights from this episode include: -Lucasfilm heating up some leftovers to sell at retail prices -Suicide Squad Kills the concept of gravity -The Thunderbolts gets a little more Invincible -Ant-man and Wasp and Quantum and Woodymania, the CBC Pod Review -...and putting someone on blast as the Big Wheel Winner Y'know, True Believers, growing up is hard. Our beautiful boy MCU is taking some time to figure out who he is, get his footing back. I dunno, maybe it's just a phase. What we do know is that it's Episode 146! Let's rock!

James Gunn shook the comic nerd world on January 31st, unleashing an ambitious slate of 10 projects for the newly crowned DC Studios. Alfred & Cris go through each project and give their thoughts on their most anticipated releases! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this emergency podcast episode!

True Believers! Time keeps on slipping into the future, and the Comic Book Characters are back with the first batch of Nerd News for this New Year! We hope you've resolved to have fun 'cause we got a special one for ya! Highlights from this episode include: -Shoutouts to YOU! -What's good with US! -James Gunning down DC properties left and right -...and the CBC Podcast's Annual Award show, THE POWIES!!! Will your favorite movie get a nod? Will a certain vampire's name ruin one of our co-hosts' liver? Will you have a good time? Pull the trigger to find out! That's right, we're locked, loaded, and coming in hot. On your left! It's Episode 145! Let's rock!

'Tis the season, True Believers! And the Comic Book Characters are back with a full-to-bursting fat sack of Nerd News for your sugar plum-filled ears! Highlights from this episode include: -The Mouse's House is Bobbing up and down once again -A Rocky update on Black Adam's theatrical run -A Play-by-Play breakdown of the new trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 -We don't know what Specials are but the GOTG Holiday Special is here! -...and The CBC Pod review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Ohmygodsolittletimeleft,andIhaven'tstartedshoppingat--Whoa there! Let's all slooow down, brew your favorite cup, and warm up by the side of our toasty Hot Takes. It's Episode 144! Gross!

True Believers, Black Adams, Green Gals, and White Wolves creep through the night! The Comic Book Characters are back with a barrage of Nerd News. We're braving every corner to bring you the latest and greatest comic book related news! - What's good!? - Bring Gunns to a Superhero fight! -Ant-Man looms large -First look at GOTG Holiday Special - Wolfie comes home - Shulkie -Casting Corner featuring some Evans List alumni -Black Adam: Bigger, Blacker, Adamier Episode 143 is upon us! The march toward 150 rages on! Light your torches and let's go!

True Believers, ain't no half-steppin' over here. The Comic Book Characters are back with a barrage of Nerd News. We're macro-dosing the podcast like Ime Udoka engages in consensual workplace affairs--we go hard and fully commit. Highlights from this episode include: -Orale, homes, what's good!? -A Live Area Two-Bedroom making games with a box of scraps -Cap and Black Panther teaming up with the Greatest Generation -She Hulk? I mean, She squats for sure... -RAAAAAAAAAAH!!BLACK ADAM!!!!!AAAAAAAAHHH! -The Plus getting Lupine and Secretive -Kamala Khan do anything! Ms. Marvel Season 1 review! -That's an independent hammer, it don't need no Thor: Love and Thunder review! -Casting Corner with Constantine 2 confirmed! -Bat Gone Girl -...and the Biggest of Wheels in a while We want to apologize to our hosts, True Believers, the entire CBC Universe, and our families for being so awesome. We are bodacious for putting in as many pie references as we could in this recording. It's Episode 142! I will have no further comment!

True Believers, ahhh! What's that behind you?! It looks like a bevy of Nerd News and Trailer Reviews. Good thing the Comic Book Characters are back to fend off SDCC's attack with the power of Hot Takes! Highlights from this episode include: -On point, zeitgeist-relevant opening banter -A fourth wall breaking attorney at Hulk -A Rock taking the most vengeful human form possible -A sweet little tree boy and his cream puff friends -An old friend from the beginning of time to help you sleep -And a cinematic masterpiece of a trailer We've found ourselves in a densely populated Trailer Park, True Believers! Watch out for any tornados or saucer-shaped entities lurking about. ....And chimps. Always look out for chimps. It's Episode 141! Let's nope!

True Believers! Summer is officially here, and the Comic Book Characters are back to keep that mercury running high with our sizzling hot takes on all the Nerd News you can take! Highlights from this GIANT SIZED episode include: -a sweltering intro full of thanks -Sony executives steaming under the collar -Old Man Kenobi feels the fire once again -Ms. Marvel bringing that sweet heat -Casting Corner featuring a clown, a defendant, and a let down -a trip to the Trailer Park to visit Thor and Black Adam -...and a special cameo from Drunk!Cris Exorbitant gas prices? Sky high air fare?? Arizona tea for $2.50??? Y'all got any more of that sweet, sweet lockdown? It's episode 140! Let's roast!

True Believers, have we got a deal for you! The Comic Book Characters are back with a jam-packed episode filled with hot-n-ready Nerd News! And as always, delivery directly into your ear holes is 100% free! Highlights from this episode include: -Catching up and thanking fans -Paying respects and offering condolences to two Comic Greats -By golly, dem boys only gone and done a Moon Knight review, innit!? -Steer into the surrealistic skid of Strange and his Multiverse of Madness -...and a returning appraisal of acting accuracy in the Actor Audit! But wait, True Believers, there's more! If you leave a 5-star review, the Comic Book Characters will organize your longboxes for you! That's right! Alfred will do it himself! You won't! It's Episode 139! Let's stonks!

Holy 1040, True Believers! The Taxman cometh, but fear not. The Comic Book Characters are here to hold your hand as Uncle Sam takes a patriotic pinch. Let the Nerd News sooth your chapped wallet. Highlights from this episode include: -Apologies and thanks for the wait -The CBC Pod Review of The Batman -The CBC Pod Review of Morbius -...and a brand new review segment that holds both bat men hostage for The Actor Audit! That's right, True Believers, plot twist! We were the Tax-Men all along! We'll take our payment out in the form of laughter and 5-star reviews! It's Episode 138! Let's e-file!

It's award season, True Believers, and the Comic Book Characters are back with the 75th annual Powies! That's right, categories from the wide world of Nerd News ain't gonna pick a winner themselves. Highlights from this episode include: -Staring into the void (ooh la la) -Breaking into a strange doctor's trailer -Somber news for a comic great -A plethora of impromptu Big Wheel recipients -...and The 69th Anal Powies! Even though Spring's around the corner, it's still getting chilly. Come warm up with ya boys' hot takes! It's Episode 137! In a row!

True Believers! Hope all is well with you and yours as we thwip into the new year! The Comic Book Characters are back to effuse vociferously and wax webby over the wall crawling menace himself in our Spider-Man: No Way Home movie review. Highlights from this episode include: -Alfred slinging webs and dropping dimes -Cris trying his best to distract and derail him -#WongStrong in 2022 -Feigs, just let us get some crafty at least -...and a new segment from behind the camera It's round 3 for our good friend Tom Holland and all of you, True Believers. Stay safe, stay healthy, and godspeed Spider-Man! It's Episode 136, 2022's first! Let's rock!

True Believers! The Comic Book Characters have one question for you: What could be better than one Spidey trailer reaction? Wh-What? WHOA! Yeah, no, I was talking about TWO Spidey trailer reactions, you naughty dawg. You got the spirit, tho. Highlights from this episode include: -Play-by-Play reaction to the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse: Part One - Reloaded; Director's Cut trailer -A bunch of baseless conjecture -Some standard non-sequiturs All for the value price of $Free.99! Get in now before the secondary comic markets inflate the price yet again! It's another Trailer Reaction! LET'S ROCK!

The guys go thwipp by thwipp as they breakdown the new Spider-Man No Way Home trailer!

Ohhhh snap, True Believers, and not the Thanos kind! The Comic Book Characters have returned to your world to fend off the evils of Boredom and Mild Takes. Trust us, it's hungry work. Highlights from this episode include: -A Spidey trailer so nice, we had to touch it twice -What If Feige Finally Dropped the Bag on Your Boys? -The almighty power of The Definite Article for DC's Suicide Squad -...and a Key Issues about a series gone too soon. Summer's scorching away and Shang-Chi is on the horizon. Maybe if we all mask up and act like we got some sense, we could act like the heroes we enjoy watching! 'Cause everyone deserves to be Wong-ed in a movie theater. It's Episode 135! Let's rock!

It finally dropped! And your two web-headed heroes are here to break it down for you!

Make way, True Believers, 'cause the Comic Book Characters are coming through with a rundown that's thicc-packed with nougaty Nerd News. Highlights from this episode include: -Venom back up in 'em -Disney 'bout to pay what ScarJo's owed -Various variant thoughts on the Loki wrap-up -OMG DEADPOOL x MCU HAPPENINGN?!!? - Nostalgia goggles on hard when you're Bustin' -The Predictions for The Suicide Squad -Hawkeye taking aim at the King? -Casting Corner, with a bit of Grace in this Coel world -and Michael B. Jordan lining up his HBO project That latent anxiety you're feeling is the school year approaching. Hopefully you're only having nightmares about being late for class in your underwear with all your teeth missing while your 8th grade crush judges you for falling through the air. It's Episode 134! Let's rock!

True Believers! Just like the MCU, the Comic Book Characters are back in action! And in keeping with this summer season, our takes are hotter than ever due to global nerding. Highlights from this episode include: -We back! -Catching up on Marvel series -An instant Invincible legend -Black Widow! Finally!! -...and a ruthless personal attack for the Big Wheel winner New season, new segments, same old pair of Characters. It's Episode 133! Let's rock!

Just like the title says, dem boys are definitely wondering about WW84. The guys give a full SPOILER review for the Gal Gadot vehicle. Also what dark magic do Favreau and Filoni? Find out in the latest episode, let's do this!

True Believers! Christmas came early and the tree is full to bursting! We got a bumper crop of Nerd News that came straight from Papa Noel Feige himself. Highlights from this episode include: -We got 20/21 WandaVision -Docter Strange gets Mad! -Falcon and Bucky welcome us to Earth-616 -Black Widow...again! -Shang-Chi makes us say his name -A weird look for the Eternals? -High-key amped for Loki -Dude, What If this episode goes on too long?? -Ms. Marvel, if you're nasty -Hawkeye fixes a water heater -She Hulk is filmed before a live studio audience -Moonknight steps into the daylight -I'm tired of all these shape-shifting Skrulls in my Secret Invasion! -A Heart made of Iron -Armor Wars, not Les Guerres d'Armoires (that would be cool, too) (deep breath, deep breath!) -The Guardians celebrate life! -Sounds like someone's sharpening their Blade... -Thor brings the Thunder! -An Ant mound and Wasp nest -Black Panther 2 making the right call -Fantastic news, finally! -...and a bit of 90's nostalgia for our Key Issues! We don't mess around, True Believers. We got TWO candy canes in our hot chocolate. It's been a funky sort of year, so don't forget to Treat. Yo'. Self! It's Episode 131! Let's Jingle All the Way!

True Believers, we're almost in the home stretch! 2020's winding down, but the Comic Book Characters are all wound up with a fresh batch of Nerd News! Highlights from this episode include: -A Wonder Woman in two places at once -A little green dude with a hearty stomach -Deadpool moving in to the Mouse House -Welcome news straight from Lucifer himself -Heck, we even got something for the kids! -Casting Corner, featuring a ghost spider, an older spider, and Dracula's nemesis -...and our Key Issues on the future of 'Tec Let's wind the clocks back a year. These bars and restaurants, they would happily serve any of you. Wh-What happened? Did your balls drop o—Oh. Corona? A pandemic?! Well yeah, shit yeah, I'd fucking stay home, too. Let's put a mask on that face! It's Episode 130! Let's rock!

Treat or treat, True Believers! The Comic Book Characters are back to fill your loot bags with nothing but your favorite candy, 'cause 2020's already been tricking us heavy. Cower before our haunted hot takes and necrotic Nerd News! Highlights from this episode include: -Heavy news for The Duderino -Even more Spider-men caught in the Spiderverse web?? -Wait, some Strange wizard dude and a glowing guy, too?! -An Evans List member joining the Producer's pool party -A Batman and a Directorman squaring off?! -MODOK coming through with his tiny legs -Getting Green to the HBO Max -...and even more Kirkman in Prime time Now's not the time for fear, True Believers. That comes later--election day is November 3rd! Get your roody-poo, jabroni, candy asses out there and vote! Or you'll make the list!! It's Episode 129! Let's rock the vote!

Greetings, True Believers! As the seasons change and we enter the sixth year of 2020, the Comic Book Characters are back with another pumpkin-spiced hot shot of Nerd News. So, come sooth your psyche with our autumn-appropriate lukewarm takes. Highlights from this episode include: -Are we suddenly turning into YouTubers?! -The long awaited New Mutations from the silver screen -The Most Metal Maiden heinously denied her cinematic sophomore showing...again! -Does the same fate await the Soviet Spider Woman? -Rob-bat Batbatbat: Back in Bat -Casting Corner, featuring some righteously pronounced diverse names -MANDO! BEARING THE BRUNT OF OUR BESKAR-HEAVY EXPECTATIONS!! -and, Maybe Cap should call Tony Stark before going whole hog... Trust us, True Believers, we feel the absence of the simple things in life, too: Having dinner with friends. Getting into political punch-ups in bars. The simple, constant longing to smush your hands all over your face. But, our resolve to stay healthy is greater than our social programming. Maybe it comes from our Captain America-esque “confidence,” but we can do this all day. So, kick back, mask up, and rock out! It's Episode 128!

True Believers! It's been a minute! Hope you got your head on a swivel, 'cause this one's full of twists, turns, Nerd News, and Twitter burns. Highlights from this episode include: -An ongoing conversation on the collapse of this world -DC trying to blow off all of our collective Dome pieces... -.with a trailer for the Battinson movie -and more trailers for more movies -and a trailer for a Batman game -...and the Suicide Squad game, too -Just take our wallets, DC! We've all got families! -and Twitter fingers turn to trigger fingers in our Key Issues Canceling Batman? Why would fans need to do that when WarnerMedia's publishing execs are undoubtedly headed that way next? Boom! Roasted! It's Episode 127! Let's rock!

True Believers, whenever we have an emergency podcast, it is because we cannot comprehend what has just happened in our corner of the world. Today is exactly that. We offer our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Chadwick Boseman. “Maybe the night that my dreams might let me know/All the stars get closer/All the stars are closer.”

True Believers, have we got a treat for you today! The Comic Book Characters are back with some friends to chop it up 'round the virtual grill out back. Highlights from this episode include: -The CBC Superhero Bubble Draft, with the Bosquez Boys, James and Alex! Yeah-huh, you read it right. We're drafting superhero squads with a basketball twist. Who blows their first pick? Whose team is already melting down? Who picked THAT guy?! Find out right now, it's Episode 126, let's jam!

True Believers, you thought we were down and out? Check yo' head, kid, 'cause the Comic Book Characters are back at it again! Yeah, we might need a standing 8 count, but who doesn't these days? Don't worry though, we got your Nerd News smelling-salts right here. Highlights from this episode include: -Respects and sympathies for a Batman director -HBO trying to Max out their Mother Box -Marvel found some Predatory, Alien life forms -Shout outs to some local pod crossovers with Dork Dad Podcast and Collecting Weekly After Dark -A Super trailer for a former janitor -Zacky boy teases his cut -How far will the Spider-Verse 2 reach back for arachnid analogues? -Introspective Autobots and the Decepticons who hate them -The CBC fandom grows with an article that ain't low -...and another brain-racking installation of “What He Do?” that you DON'T want to miss! True Believers, do you know if you can claim workman's comp if you're working from home? Asking for a friend... Get ready for the Most Dangerous Podcast in San Antonio! It's Episode 125! Let's rock!

True Believers, watch out! It's hot out here in these streets and I ain't talking 'bout the mercury. Never fear, 'cause the Comic Book Characters are here to provide an oasis of hot takes, Nerd News, and movie reviews! Highlights from this episode include: -Miles Morales making his console debut! -Will the PS5 get entangled in some spidey webs? -DC dropping them Diamonds like an Antwerp stickup -Let King Kong and Godzilla fight, but keep it clean -Casting Corner with some Ghostly Visions for Reedus and Peters -...and our review of an animation end cap in Apokolips Don't give up yet, True Believers! 2020's stepping on our toes and throwing some gut punches, but just like Cap, we can do this all day. So put your masks on and keep your head up. It's Episode 124! Let's rock!

True Believers, you break our record...now we break you! Like we break the Nerd News, wherever it's hiding. Let our hot takes and inside scoops fill your oatmeal bowls and headphones with...twisted metaphors. Highlights from this episode include: -The Taika train keeps on rollin' to another galaxy -More Spidey goodness on the schedule -Your quarantine lounge wear ain't the only thing getting Swampy -RED HOT EXCLUSIVE! The Official CBC Sneak Peek Review of ...another arachnid -...and we sacrifice 24 characters to the entertainment gods to make the Inaugural Comic Book Characters Kumite! Hey hey hey, easy with the snot blowing, Chong Li! It's hard enough to avoid the 'rona without slipping around on your nose nuggets. Thankfully, it's way easier to kick back, relax, and get your Pod on with the Comic Book Characters! It's Episode 123! Let's sequentially rock!

True Believers, you break our record...now we break you! Like we break the Nerd News, wherever it's hiding. Let our hot takes and inside scoops fill your oatmeal bowls and headphones with...twisted metaphors. Highlights from this episode include: -The Taika train keeps on rollin' to another galaxy -More Spidey goodness on the schedule -Your quarantine lounge wear ain't the only thing getting Swampy -RED HOT EXCLUSIVE! The Official CBC Sneak Peek Review of ...another arachnid -...and we sacrifice 24 characters to the entertainment gods to make the Inaugural Comic Book Characters Kumite! Hey hey hey, easy with the snot blowing, Chong Li! It's hard enough to avoid the 'rona without slipping around on your nose nuggets. Thankfully, it's way easier to kick back, relax, and get your Pod on with the Comic Book Characters! It's Episode 123! Let's sequentially rock!

We wear mascc. We snacc. But most importantly, True Believers, we bacc! The Comic Book Characters have tracked down the scant little Nerd News out in the wilds and invite you to pick through its leavings. Highlights from this episode include: -Checking in with ya quarantine woes -Scheduling is Marvel's next big foe -Feige and Krasinski becoming best bros? -...and a new Guess Who game we hope doesn't blow! Do the secrets of surviving social distancing lurk in our podcast? Can we help you cut your hair for Zoom meetings? Or can we just help you get a good laugh going? Only one way to find out, True Believers! It's Episode 122! Let's rock!

True Believers! Just like your Netflix queue, the Nerd News don't quit. So neither will the Comic Book Characters! Just check out the highlights, I'm sure it's chockablock with...o-oh, wait, that's it?!: -A Bloodshot-splattered review from the Before Times -Casting Corner, adding another Star to all these Wars -...and an MCU themed argument starter in This or That All joined by Texas-grown, Portland-based comedian James Bosquez! That's right, we got back-to-back Bosquezes, baby! So plug in, crack open a cold one, and stick it to The 'Rona by sticking indoors. It's Episode 121! Keep on keeping on!

Six Topics. Three Nerds. One Pod. True Believers, it's our chance now to be the heroes we need. But first, let's get a little nervous laughter and some Nerd News out of the way. Highlights from this episode include: -Heimdall sidelined for now -Mando made it through the Great Pushback -A consistent Keanu in the Casting Corner -Battinson's got a nice piece of tailpipe -The First, and hopefully Only, CBC Social Distancing Draft -...and a plethora of personal recommendations to check out. Served up with a side of the Sauce Boss himself, Alex Bosquez! You know the news. You know your mission. Most of us are going somewhere we know. That doesn't mean you should know what to expect. Be careful. Look out for each other. This is the fight of our lives. And we're going to win. Whatever it takes. It's Episode 120. Good luck!

Three questions, True Believers: How many hot are your takes? How many pancakes can you make? Why? 'Cause the only things that matter in a modern apocalyptic hellscape are forgetting-you're-in-one and breakfast. Highlights from this episode include: -Iger says goodbye-ger -Chapstick? Your CEO is now a Chapstick? -Degenerate Jedi in the High Republic -Carnage rises with a crimson dawn -The Batman gets his motorcycle on -All questions are stupid before Harrison blazes up -This Tiger found his pair of adamantium claws -...and the TEChnicalities of the publishing side is the focus of our Key Issue All with special guest, Joey Devine of fantastic Nerdcore Band, Bitforce! True Believers, you know the answer. You always have. It's us. We are the Comic Book Characters. The Walking Pod. It's Episode 119! Let's wash our hands vigorously!

True Believers! Pump the breaks! 2020's barreling down the road and we've got our first comic book movie to cover. So saddle up, hunker down, and let the Nerd News coat your cranium. Our offerings this week include: -Issa BOP when the Birds come out to play -Superb showing from MCU -Phoenix is on fire, and rightly so -Queen o-of spades...f-four of heartsss...JacK oF DIAmonds, JaCK of CluBs! -WHY HAVE YOU DISTURBED OUR SLEEP? -AWAKEN US FROM OUR ANCIENT SLUBMER?! -...SAM RAIMI!... -like the others before you, ONE BY ONE, DISNEY WILL TAKE YOU!! -Rick and Morty get some Strange -Cousin Diego is un espía rebelde again? Fantastico! -...and the Key Issue of the week regarding how we get our fix True Believers, we never said we would stay to the end. We knew we would leave you with hot takes and everything. Streaming The Mando in the hope of more Baby Yoda. Streaming it, over and over and over. Meh, it's okay. We'll get back with you after Valentimes Day. I said what I said. It's Episode 118! Let's get sad!

True Believers, just look at this slack! There's...there's just so much. It's so...LONG. It's strong. Down to get the Nerd News on. Don't worry though, 'cause the Comic Book Characters are here to chop it up especially for you. Here are the hibachi-style highlights, straight from our spatulas to your ear holes: -Psst, pssst! Wanda see a new mutated Vision? -Multiple Marvel series on the move -So a M.O.D.O.K. and a Monkey walk into a bar... -Rise of the Trevorrow Leaks -A visit to the Trailer Park with a King's Man and a mall goth -A Bad Robot scares a mighty Mouse -Guerrilla segment! Star Wars: This or That? -First look at a US Agent, Waititi on the approach, and Obi on the bench -GG no re for Lindelof and Watchmen -...and a sneak peek at the most Mythic of Quests! Forget about putting Lovecraftian-style Sith Masters in a movie; put them right here! With the way 2020's kicking off, we're gonna need all the help we can get on our side. Come, seal the dark pact with us! It's Episode 117! Let's fhtagn!

True Believers, should old takes be forgot, and never brought to pod? Not if we have anything to say about it! It's 2020, bursting out the gate, and the Comic Book Characters are back with the 5th Annual Powies! Come, award with us. Highlights from this episode include: -Some New Mutants who escaped The Purge -A quick trip to the Casting Corner with Christian and Colin -In-depth comic conversations about casting crossovers -...and the 5th Annual Powies! We love recapping the year almost as much as we love uncapping bourbon bottles. Much love and thanks to all y'all nerds out there for sticking with us. It's Episode 116! Let's rock!

The pod casts! True Believers, it is a joyous time in the COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS Universe. The year draws to a close as does the SKYWALKER saga. Join us as we serve HOT TAKES & PANCAKES for your listening pleasure. Highlights from this episode include: -KYLO REN being very not zen -Is it all up to REY to save the day? -...and an appearance from RONNIE JAMES DIO Relax with us and some NERD NEWS about our favorite GALAXY far, far away. Oh, it's a little early, but we got you something. It's Episode 115! ...BABY YODA