Comic Book Noob

Namor will be introduced in the new Black Panther movie - Wakanda Forever. Matt and Regina talk with Jeff McGee (Star Wars Splashpage) about the character and the comics.

The Black Adam movie is coming out soon, so we're talking about him on the show. Is he a villain? Anti-hero? Both? How does Dr. Fate fit in the picture? We answer those questions and more on today's episode.

Sandman is one of the most critically acclaimed comic book series of all time, but it's also features a very unique and sometimes complex story. With a Netflix series now streaming, we're discussing it all in this week's episode.

Jennifer Walters is a She-Hulk Attorney who made her comic book debut in 1980, and she'll make her Disney+ debut next week! Today, she's the main topic on Comic Book Noob.

People have been waiting to hear where the next phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are going. However, after all of the announcements from San Diego Comic Con, does it make any more sense - especially for comic book noobs? We discuss the announcements and provide some context.

Find out all about the villain in Thor: Love and Thunder - Gorr the God Butcher.

Ms. Marvel was created for comics in 2013, but she has become so popular that she now has her own TV series on Disney Plus. However, there are some differences between the comics and the television series. We'll discuss them on the show today.

Today's topic is a listener request that Matt and Regina say is the perfect comic book for unfamiliar readers who are looking for something new and different. It stars a green-skinned cop known as The Dragon.

With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness set to release in a few days, what has Matt and Regina wanting to discuss the Illuminati? Scott wants to know. How about you?

DMZ is a new series on HBO Max based on a comic book that ran from 2005-2012. Both versions have the modern civil war back drop, but they tell different stories. We discuss it all in this week's episode

The High Repubic is a Star Wars storyline that takes place 200 years before The Skywalker Saga, and comic books are part of its story. We discuss them in today's episode.

Another Batman movie is coming to theaters in a few days. It's the latest version of an iconic DC character that has been around since 1939. We'll discuss the different iterations of Batman in TV, film and comics.

In the first episode of 2022, we're talking about Naomi McDuffie. She made her debut in 2019 and has her own TV series.

Marvel's Hit Monkey became so popular after his one-shot comic book appearance, he went on to make more appearances and get his own TV show. 

Just in time for the new Hawkeye Disney+ series, we'll talk about Kate Bishop, who she is and why she's important to Hawkeye. 

The Eternals are bringing in a new era to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, we'll give you some insights in to the characters and their portrayal in the comic books.

He's been played by Sylvester Stallone and Karl Urban in the movies, but he's also had an extensive comic book history. He is - Judge Dredd.

Many Marvel fans have been enjoying the TV adaptation of the What If series on Disney Plus. Today, Matt and Regina share some of their favorite stories from the comic book version.

Shang-Chi is the newest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the character has been around since the 1970s. Learn more in today's episode.

If you were surprised to see a giant starfish creature in the new Suicide Squad movie, you might be even more surprised to know that monster has been in the comics since 1960. Join us for a discussion on Starro the Conqueror.

Scott provides an update on what's coming up on Comic Book Noob.

You see Taskmaster in the Black Widow movie, but the character is very different in the comic books.

Sweet Tooth is a story about a part deer-part boy character trying to survive in a dangerous world. It started out in Vertigo/DC Comics and has made its way to Netflix. We discuss the character and the world in today's episode.

We discuss the similarities and differences between the Loki in the comics and the Loki in the MCU.

Jupiter's Legacy was inspired by many geek culture themes, and it was created by Mark Millar. With a TV adaption now streaming on Netflix, we discuss the Jupiter's Legacy comic books.

M.O.D.O.K. is coming to Hulu this month, but he's been in Marvel Comics since the 1960s.  We'll talk about both in today's episode.

In Marvel comics, there is a character called Flagsmasher. In The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, he's gender-swapped and leading The Flagsmashers. We explain it all in this week's episode.

Baron Zemo is back, and fans are wondering how he will impact the story in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. His comic book history should give us some insight.

Resident Alien is a comic book and a television series, but there is a key difference in the stories they tell. What are they? Find out in this week's episode!

We'll return to discuss Resident Alien.

Last week, she was part of an impactful episode of WandaVision. This week, we'll talk about Monica Rambeau in the comics and future implications for the MCU.

Some people are wondering whether or not we'll see Agatha Harkness in WandaVision. However, she's played an important role in comics since 1970. We talk about her on today's show.

Cheetah has been in comic books since the 1940s, but she's also in Wonder Woman 1984. We'll discuss her character and the version that Kristen Wigg is playing in the movie.

It's a franchise known for their toys and their animated shows, but Masters of the Universe has an extensive comic book collection that ties to them both.

Sometimes comic books re-tell or expand on existing stories from other media. Today, we discuss comic book stories that came from television and film.

He's a kid, his dad is an alien and he's got a pretty powerful name. He's also starring in an Amazon series next year.  He is - Invincible!

You can call him, Helstrom, Hellstrom or the Son of Satan. He's another Marvel character to get his on television series (on Hulu). He's also the topic in today's episode. 

Red Hood is set to appear in the upcoming Arkham game, but today we'll discuss his constantly evolving comic book life.

Today, we discuss the newest member of the superpowered characters in The Boys television series on Amazon - Stormfront. In the comics, Stormfront was a male nazi supersoldier.  We'll discuss both versions in today's episode. Due to the content in both the comics and the TV series, some of the themes discussed today are more adult-oriented.

This week, we discuss the Warrior Nun comic book series and the Netflix show.

The Old Guard is blasting its way through Netflix, and it's based on a 10-issue comic book series. We'll discuss both in today's podcast. (Some spoilers are shared in this episode.)

We don't need Merlin's help to bring Etrigan the Demon into the show today. We'll tell you all about him in today's episode.

Red Guardian appears in the upcoming Black Widow movie, but seven variations of the character appeared in comics. We'll discuss them all in today's episode.

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In DC Comics, Green Lantern isn't the only Lantern.  So, today we'll discuss the people who make up red, yellow, blue, black and more. What powers them, and what makes them unique?

Her comic series was created in 2018, and she's got her own show on Syfy. Today's topic is the Vault Comics series - Vagrant Queen.

Stargirl has special meaning to Geoff Johns, and she's about to star in her own television series.  We discuss that and her comic book history on today's show.

You don't find many war comics these days, but today you'll hear about one of the most popular comic book heroes and war books - Sgt. Rock.

The creators of Locke and Key tried to bring their popular comic book series to television for several years.  Now, it's a successful series on Netflix.  On today's show, we discuss the comic books and how they connect to the TV series.

Bloodshot has been a popular creation of Valiant Comics ever since his first appearance in the 90s.  Now, Vin Diesel is playing him on the big screen, and Matt is here to discuss his comic book legacy.

Today's episode features a listener request!  He's from Marvel Comics, and he's an X-Man...he's Nightcrawler.