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THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the last stop before eternal night falls across the universe! It's the prelude to one of the most iconic events in the entire Geoff Johns GREEN LANTERN saga! The War of Light approaches. Red Lanterns rage across the universe. Blue Lanterns hope for the future. The Sinestro Corps seeds fear in its enemies. The Star Sapphires yearn for a loving embrace. And somewhere… Agent Orange stirs. Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps must find their place in this brave new galaxy before it burns down around them! Covers Green Lantern (2005) #26-28, #36-42, and Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns (2008) #1 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Mike McKone, Phillip Tan, Eddy Barrows, Rafael Albuquerque & Shane Davis Time Stamps: 00:00:25 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:14:35 Book Club Begins 02:55:58 Break 02:57:26 Emerald Mailbag 03:35:28 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Check out MYTHS OF ELYZIA: THE PROLOG EXPERIMENT, an Actual-Play DnD podcast from our friends at StoryCrash Media: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l2vvp69gFGaTDBOdtAZQA?si=rcPI28N4R02myEvWc9scGQ Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! After the events of the SINESTRO CORPS WAR, the Book Club Bois go back in time to see where this rivalry between Thaal Sinestro and Hal Jordan began! Reckless pilot Hal Jordan is whisked away from his normal life to the wreckage of an alien spaceship, where he finds a dying Abin Sur - protector of Sector 2814. Abin passes his mantle and responsibilities to Jordan, who becomes the new GREEN LANTERN! But with his new role comes new threats - Hal must now contend with a magical ring, cryptic prophecies, and the arrival of threats both terrestrial and beyond! Covers Green Lantern (2005) #29-35 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis Time Stamps: 00:00:23 Intro and Whatcha Doin'? 00:58:40 Book Club Begins 02:43:27 Break 02:46:13 Emerald Mailbag 03:24:43 Wrap-Up and Patreon Shout-Outs Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Check out MYTHS OF ELYZIA: THE PROLOG EXPERIMENT, an Actual-Play DnD podcast from our friends at StoryCrash Media: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l2vvp69gFGaTDBOdtAZQA?si=rcPI28N4R02myEvWc9scGQ Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois as they wrap up the first big event in the Geoff Johns GREEN LANTERN SAGA! Sinestro and his army of Yellow Lanterns have brought a wave of fear to Earth. Backed by the most ruthless killers in the galaxy, the former Green Lantern has one goal in mind: kill the heroes who defy him and conquer the home of his rival Hal Jordan. But the Green Lantern has amassed his own Corps to defend the planet and, with the entire superhero community at his side, takes the fight to Sinestro in an earth-shattering conclusion to the SINESTRO CORPS WAR! Covers Green Lantern (2005) #24-25, Green Lantern Corps (2006) #16-19 & Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superboy-Prime by Geoff Johns, Peter Tomasi, Dave Gibbons, Sterling Gates, Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Jerry Ordway, Pete Woods, Angel Unzueta, Pascal Alixe, Dustin Nguyen, Jamal Igle and THAT FUCKING GUY Time Stamps: 00:00:37 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:34:08 Book Club Begins 02:31:39 Break 02:33:08 Emerald Mailbag 03:08:51 Wrap-Up & Patreon Shout-Outs Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Check out MYTHS OF ELYZIA: THE PROLOG EXPERIMENT, an Actual-Play DnD podcast from our friends at StoryCrash Media: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l2vvp69gFGaTDBOdtAZQA?si=rcPI28N4R02myEvWc9scGQ Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! WE'RE DOING A STAR WAAAAAAR! Join the Book Club Bois as they dive into the first of our two-part discussion on the SINESTRO CORPS WAR! In Blackest Day, In Brightest Night… Beware Your Fears Made Into Light… Let Those Who Try To Stop What's Right… Burn Like MY Power… SINESTRO'S MIGHT! Covers Sinestro Corps War Special (2007) #1, Green Lantern (2005) #21-23 & Green Lantern Corps (2006) #14-15 by Geoff Johns, Dave Gibbons, Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Angel Unzueta and THAT FUCKING GUY Time Stamps: 00:00:36 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:24:26 Break 00:25:55 Book Club Begins 02:53:38 Emerald Mailbag 03:30:20 Wrap-Up & Patreon Shout-Outs Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Check out MYTHS OF ELYZIA: THE PROLOG EXPERIMENT, an Actual-Play DnD podcast from our friends at StoryCrash Media: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l2vvp69gFGaTDBOdtAZQA?si=rcPI28N4R02myEvWc9scGQ Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois learn about lore and love in the latest chapter of the Geoff Johns GREEN LANTERN SAGA! One year after returning to the Corps, Hal Jordan finds himself deep behind enemy lines on a rescue mission for a fellow pilot! But Jordan isn't the only one on the hunt – faces from the past return to exact vengeance on the Green Lantern, and will stop at nothing to get what they want… including framing Hal for MURDER! Covers Green Lantern (2005) #14-20 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Daniel Acuna and Dave Gibbons Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:21:55 Book Club Begins 02:03:15 Break 02:04:05 Emerald Mailbag 02:43:30 Wrap-Up and Patreon Shout-Outs Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the next chapter of Geoff Johns' GREEN LANTERN SAGA, as Hal Jordan tries to rebuild the Green Lantern Corps! Hal Jordan reunites with heroes from throughout his superhero career! But not all of them are happy to see him. Green Arrow, Batman, and more allies from Hal's past join him for adventures that will shape his future, and speaking of the future… ONE YEAR LATER, Hal Jordan must face the architect behind his fall from grace at the edge of the known universe! Covers Green Lantern (2005) #7-13 by Geoff Johns, Carlos Pacheco, Ivan Reis and THAT FUCKING GUY Time Stamps: 00:00:26 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:50:58 Book Club Begins 02:27:01 Break 02:28:00 Emerald Mailbag Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for a GIANT-SIZED discussion on all things GREEN LANTERN! As a new era begins for the Corps, old enemies return and new ones are forged in the next chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS GREEN LANTERN EPIC! Hal Jordan is alive once more, and has been reinstated as the Green Lantern of Earth. But his rebirth has dire consequences that Jordan will not be able to run from – for no man escapes the MANHUNTERS! Then – across the universe the Green Lantern Corps is rebuilding, but they may not be welcome in the new galactic landscape. Do Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner and Kilowog have what it takes to RECHARGE the Corps' belief in overcoming fear? Find out here! Covers Green Lantern (2005) #1-6 and Green Lantern Corps: Recharge (2005) #1-5 by Geoff Johns, Carlos Pacheco, Simone Bianchi, Patrick Gleason and THAT FUCKING GUY Time Stamps: 00:00:27 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:27:58 Book Club Begins 01:41:05 Break 01:41:55 Book Club Continues 03:10:57 Emerald Mailbag Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

-| PATREON EXCLUSIVE |- Join the Book Club Bois for the first edition of THE COOKOUT! Our new Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast features the Bois getting up to all sorts of shenanigans not related to the main podcast. And to celebrate the launch of our NEW Patreon, we're giving you the first episode FREE! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they chat about recent events, play games, and more! Become a patron of Geeksplained and enjoy the monthly Cookout episodes and other bonus perks here: https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for their 200TH SESSION! This week, we're kicking off the second leg of our journey through the Geoff Johnnaisance of the 2000s with GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Long ago, Hal Jordan was the greatest of the Green Lanterns… until he wasn't. A legacy tarnished, a Corps destroyed, and trust broken meant that Jordan's story would go down in history as a cautionary tale of flying too close to the sun. But what if… that's not where the story ends? What if the greatest Green Lantern could be… reborn? PLUS, stay til the end for a GIGANTIC ANNOUNCEMENT that will change Geeksplained forever! Not a hoax! Not a dream! Not an imaginary story! Covers Green Lantern: Rebirth (2004) by Geoff Johns and THAT FUCKING GUY Time Stamps: 00:00:20 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:37:08 Book Club Begins 02:25:40 Emerald Mailbag 03:01:45 ANNOUNCEMENT Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the final chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! With their team finally reunited, the Titans must face down their greatest foe once again: Deathstroke. But he's not alone – he has assembled HIS OWN Titans to battle our intrepid heroes and usurp them. Enter the Titans East! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #42-46 by Geoff Johns, Adam Beechen, Peter Snejbjerg, Tony S. Daniel and Al Barrionuevo Time Stamps: 00:00:20 Intro & Whatcha' Doin'? 00:41:46 Book Club Begins 01:25:29 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Coming off of their longest session ever, the Book Club Bois rejoin the Teen Titans an entire year after the events of INFINITE CRISIS for the latest chapter in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! One Year Later… Victor Stone awakens to a brave new world. But what has happened in the last 52 weeks? What is the state of a world that survived a multiversal cataclysm? And where are the Teen Titans…? Time Stamps: 00:00:33 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:41:36 Book Club Begins 02:11:51 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“SUPERMAN IN EXCELSIS” “It's all just us, in here, together. And we're all we've got.” Thank you for 300 episodes. Thank you for 7 years. Thank you for letting a geek connect with you over the love of comic books. Thank you. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois gather for their longest session EVER. The fate of EVERY world is on the line in Geoff Johns' epic INFINITE CRISIS! Once upon a time, there were infinite earths. Then, one day… there weren't. Now, when the skies turn red and villains unite… they will return. Worlds will live. Worlds will die. And nothing will ever be the same. Covers Infinite Crisis (2005) #1-7, Teen Titans (2003) #32-33 & Teen Titans Annual #1 by Geoff Johns, Marv Wolfman, Phil Jimenez, George Perez, Ivan Reis, Joe Bennett, Todd Nauck, Ed Benes, Dale Eaglesham, Tom Grindberg & Elton Ramalho Time Stamps: 00:00:34 Intro and Whatcha Doin'? 00:50:15 INFINITE CRISIS 05:37:26 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets “Iron” by Woodkid “For the Damaged Coda” by Blonde Redhead

“RED SUN DAY” Our penultimate chapter features the return of Meghan Fitzmartin (Tim Drake: Robin, Justice League x RWBY) for a discussion on adaptation, online discourse and what makes a Superman story truly sing. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE HUNT CONTINUES! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! With Harry and Peter trapped in the Savage Land and hunted by Kraven, Richard Parker patrols the streets as the All-New(?) Spider-Man! But what happens when he crosses the path of the All-New Black Cat? Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #14 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois ear witness to the return(s) we've all been waiting for, as we head into the final lap of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! On the world of New Cronus, gods and monsters clash while vying for the most dangerous weapon in the universe! And leading the charge? A somehow alive DONNA TROY! But when the Titans and Outsiders are called to the battlefield, will this reunion be a happy one? And that's not the ONLY former hero who has their sights set on the young heroes! Covers The Return of Donna Troy (2005) #1-4 and Teen Titans (2003) #29-31 by Phil Jimenez, Geoff Johns, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tony S. Daniel and Todd Nauck Time Stamps: 00:00:22 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:31:55 Book Club Begins 01:57:23 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“NEVERENDING” As we enter the home stretch, Aeric is joined by Dallas Taylor (Comics Collective) to discuss one of the greatest single issues of Superman comics EVER. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Recovering from their longest session ever, the Book Club Bois reconvene for one of the most climactic chapters in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! The Teen Titans are joined by the Outsiders as betrayals rock both groups! Secrets come to light, bonds are broken, and someone WILL die! But who is the traitor, and will either group survive?? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #24-26 and Outsiders (2003) #24-25 by Geoff Johns, Judd Winick, Matthew Clark, Carlos D'Anda and Tony S. Daniel Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:32:11 Book Club Begins 02:06:46 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“CURSE OF THE REPLACEMENT SUPERMEN” Aeric is joined by Zach (The Comics That We Love) to discuss Krypton and its impact on Superman as a mixed-heritage hero! Plus a discussion on podcasting, pro wrestling, and more! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our longest session EVER, the Book Club Bois dive into arguably the most polarizing comic event of all time! After a shocking murder rocks the superhero community, the hunt begins to find who is responsible. Secrets will be revealed, heroes will fall, and no one will ever be the same again. This is IDENTITY CRISIS. **CONTENT WARNING** This story contains instances of sexual assault, domestic violence and self-harm Covers Identity Crisis (2004) by Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales, and Teen Titans (2003) #20-23 by Geoff Johns, Tom Grummett and Mike McKone Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Content Warnings 00:01:12 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:39:03 Identity Crisis 04:14:43 Teen Titans #20-23 05:39:18 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“US DO OPPOSITE” With Superman stranded in the Underverse, he must turn to the one person who can help him: the Bizarro of all Bizarros… ZIBARRO! Part 2 of the Bizarro Duology features Hivemind co-captain Collin Kelly for a discussion on identity, science fiction, and the never-ending battle between cynicism and hope! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Let's do the time warp agaaaaaaaaain! Join the Book Club Bois as they venture into the future in the latest chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! The Titans are recruited by the LEGION OF SUPERHEROES to battle against a force that threatens all timelines! Then, a glimpse into their future sends the team reeling – but can they learn from their future in time to change their present? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #16-19 and Teen Titans/The Legion Special #1 by Geoff Johns, Mark Waid, Mike McKone, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado Time Stamps: 00:00:22 Intro & Whatcha Doin? 00:17:08 Book Club Begins 02:01:26 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“BEING BIZARRO” Chapter Seven features our first two-part story in the ALL-STAR SUPERMAN epic! Aeric is joined by Jackson Lanzing of the Hivemind to discuss issue seven and all things BIZARRO! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE HUNT IS ON! In our first ULTIMATE BOOK CLUB of 2025, the Book Club Bois discuss issue #13 - and the winds of change are a-blowing! A NEW Spider-Man, a new dynamic, and a NEW challenge for our heroes! Trapped and forced into the most dangerous game by Kraven the Hunter, will Peter and Harry be able to make it out alive! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #13 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the next chapter in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! In the aftermath of Brother Blood's war against the Teen Titans, it's time to relax! The Titans hit the town to shop, bond, and recover from their latest battle. Unfortunately, their rest and relaxation is cut short when the child population of San Francisco suddenly turns into animals! And not just that… they're GREEN! What does Beast Boy have to do with the epidemic, and where the hell are Robin and Superboy?! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #13-15 by Geoff Johns and Tom Grummett Time Stamps: 00:00:24 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:42:09 Book Club Begins 01:32:50 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“FUNERAL IN SMALLVILLE” Part Six features a visit from the future, as Aeric is joined from across the pond by Owen (OwenLikesComics) to talk about time-travel, the Chronovore, the Superman Squad, and more! Plus one of the strangest behind-the-scenes stories in Superman's history! Subscribe to OwenLikesComics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OwenLikesComics ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Now that the team has been assembled, it's time to find a long-lost friend. Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss Volume 2 of GEOFF JOHNS' TEEN TITANS! Following their run-ins with Jericho and Deathstroke, the new Teen Titans set their sights on rescuing OG Titan Raven from the Church of Blood! A new Brother Blood has risen, and seeks to take control of Raven and use her connections to the demon realm for his own gain. Can our titanic teens rescue their friend before time runs out? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #7-12 by Geoff Johns, Mike McKone, Tom Grummett, Ivan Reis Time Stamps: 00:00:28 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:20:28 Book Club Begins 01:55:16 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LEX LUTHOR” In Part Five, Aeric is joined by his own personal Lex Luthor - Malcolm Russell-Nelson - to discuss the trial of the century! Featuring a run-in with the Parasite, Clark Kent vs the prison industrial complex, and the best drawn eyebrows in all of comics – Lex Luthor takes the stage in this latest issue of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! With “Graduation Day” behind them, join the Book Club Bois for the official start of GEOFF JOHNS' TEEN TITANS! Still reeling from the events that broke apart two superhero teams, the former members of Young Justice (Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Impulse) are summoned to San Francisco to take part in building something new. It's time for an all new team of TEEN TITANS to assemble! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #1-6 by Geoff Johns and Mike McKone Time Stamps: 00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:44:20 Book Club begins 02:54:24 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“THE SUPERMAN/OLSEN WAR!” Part Four of our Episode 300 celebration features a deep dive into the life and times of James Jimothy Bartholomew Olsen! Aeric is joined by Olsen Super-Fan and ComicTube all-star Doug (For Every Kind of Geek) to discuss Issue 4 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! This slapstick peek in Jimmy Olsen's life is one of the best issues of the series, and secretly may be the most emotional as well?? Find out why here! Subscribe to For Every Kind of Geek: https://www.youtube.com/c/ForEveryKindofGeek ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! WELCOME TO SEASON SIX!!! In our first session of 2025, we're kicking off the Geoff Johnaissance with the prologue to GEOFF JOHNS' TEEN TITANS! When the Titans and Young Justice teams are brought together by a twist of fate, the DC Universe's premiere teams of legacy characters face their darkest chapter yet! Heroes will live, heroes will die, and a new era will rise from the ashes of the old one! Covers Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day (2003) by Judd Winick and Alé Garza Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Catching Up 00:37:51 Book Club Begins 02:19:57 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“SWEET DREAMS, SUPERWOMAN…” Part Three of our 300th Episode celebration features a visit from the BEST couple in comics: Brad and Lisa Gullickson from Comic Book Couples Counseling! They join Aeric for a deep discussion on Lois Lane, mental health, and the burden and responsibility of love in Issue #3 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! Subscribe to Comic Book Couples Counseling: https://www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/ ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

“SUPERMAN'S FORBIDDEN ROOM” In Part Two of our 300th episode celebration, Aeric is joined by longtime friend and collaborator AJ Kincaid (StoryCrash Media) to discuss issue two of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and the TRUE story behind the creation of Lois Lane! Subscribe to StoryCrash: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dH6AQPETO98xwsI6XooOA?si=ae8d2b6e27764a3f ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

“…FASTER…” In Part One of our 300th episode, host Aeric Azana kicks off his coverage of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN with returning guest Troy (troyoboyo17), as they discuss the first issue of the greatest comic of all time! Subscribe to Troy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwEPWGDy7UDpU07jHFYZDA ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

SO LONG 2024! In our penultimate episode of the flagship show, Aeric says goodbye to 2024 and counts down his Top 5 comics, films, TV shows, and video games! Plus, stick around to the end for an announcement on Episode 300! Time Stamps: 00:00:54 Intro 00:04:41 2024 in Review 00:53:50 Wrap-Up and Announcement Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Back in Time” by Huey Lewis and the News “Auld Lang Syne” by Dougie MacLean

MERRY CHRISTMAS! In our first ever BOOK CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, the Book Club Bois are joined by DM extraordinaire AJ Kincaid to tell a tale of young heroes searching for the meaning of Christmas! The Young Avengers assemble on Christmas Eve! Join Patriot, Asgardian and Iron Lad as they venture into the heart of New York to stop an arms deal… and cross paths with the ultimate Scrooge himself: DOCTOR DOOM! Time Stamps: 00:00:37 Intro 00:13:52 Game begins 00:51:17 First break 00:57:13 Game continues 01:37:06 Second break 01:37:30 Game continues 02:38:40 Game ends & wrap-up Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Christmas Time by Window” by Jazz Cafe Vibes “Arkham Origins Christmas Medley” by Christopher Drake “Caravan” by Justin Hurwitz “Christmastime is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio

HAPPY SPIDEY-CEMBER! In our final Book Club of 2024, the Bois dig into the twelfth issue of Jonathan Hickman's ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! It's Christmastime in the Parker household, and not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit. But when MJ is faced with her past in the form of uninvited family, her holiday cheer may turn into holiday FEAR! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #12 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our 2024 Book Club Annual, we close out the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA with… BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS?!?! Join the Book Club Bois as they sit down with Bendis to discuss his time writing the Avengers, his pathos while writing Marvel's premiere team, and answering the MOST IMPORTANT questions we've had this year! Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! In our INDIECEMBER Spotlight, Aeric is joined by Dallas (The Comics Collective) for their annual tradition of discussing Grant Morrison and Dan Mora's KLAUS! In Part 3 of the adventures of Santa Claus, Klaus faces a threat from the stars in KLAUS AND THE CRYING SNOWMAN! Subscribe to the The Comics Collective: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LyaMedHGXQ4oOyvXIOP8J Time Stamps: 00:00:53 Intro 00:02:45 KLAUS w/ Dallas 00:54:00 Wrap-Up Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Invisible” by Zara Larsson

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the last ride in Brian Michael Bendis' epic NEW AVENGERS SAGA! With a new age dawning on the Marvel Universe, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones are at a crossroads. Their lives as superheroes are clashing with the lives they want to live… and it's time to say goodbye. But before they can step into their next chapter, a grudge from beyond the grave threatens to bring their world crashing down. Will they survive their last day as Avengers? Covers New Avengers (2010) #31-34 by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, Carlos Pacheco, Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Deodato Jr., Chuck BB, Ming Doyle, Farel Dalrymple, Lucy Knisley, Becky Cloonan and Yves Bigerel Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

A CONVERSATION ELEVEN MONTHS IN THE MAKING! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest issue of Jonathan Hickman's ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! With the Sinister Six officially on the board and the world rapidly changing around him, Peter must face difficult discussions and looming threats as he heads into the holiday season! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #11 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

SWEET CHRISTMAS! Aeric and Malcolm sit down with Jackson Lanzing to discuss his upcoming book POWER MAN: TIMELESS! A version of Luke Cage from the far-flung future has arrived in the present day, wielding the powers of Iron Fist, Hulk and the Sentry! But why is he here, and what will he do now? Find out in this latest Hivemind Chat! Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Renegades of Funk” by Rage Against the Machine “Money, Money, Money” by The “Mamma Mia!” Cast “Where is the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy “Revolution” by Jim Sturgess “Theme from Star Trek” by Alexander Courage

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the penultimate episode of the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA! In the aftermath of AVENGERS VS X-MEN, the Avengers are taking a much needed break. However, they won't be able to rest for long… a distress beacon originating from the Microverse brings our heroes back together to tie up a loose end… and save one of their own! Covers Avengers (2010) #31-34 by Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Mayhew, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Mike Deodato Jr, Walt Simonson, Scott Hanna, Leinil Francis Yu, Jim Cheung, Mark Morales and Olivier Coipel Actual Book Club starts at 00:59:05 Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week… the war ends. Join the Book Club Bois as they dive into the conclusion of AVENGERS VS X-MEN! Three have fallen… and two remain. Scott Summers and Emma Frost each hold half of the Phoenix Force, and they are beginning to lose control. The Avengers gather every remaining hero they can for a final push against the wielders of the Phoenix, and Hope Summers steps into her destiny! But who will remain when the dust settles, and what consequences await those that do? Covers Avengers vs X-Men (2012) #10-12 & AvX Consequences #1-5 by Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Kieron Gillen, Olivier Coipel, Adam Kubert, Tom Raney, Steve Kurth, Scot Eaton, Mark Brooks and Gabriel Walta Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

THE ORIGIN STORY OF THE WORST CITY IN THE DC UNIVERSE! In this special NOIRVEMBER episode, Aeric and Malcolm sit down to discuss GOTHAM CITY: YEAR ONE by Tom King and Phil Hester! This criminally underrated story dives into how the city transformed from the shining castle on the hill into the dangerous den of thieves we know it to be today – and it's all on the shoulders of SLAM BRADLEY! Time Stamps: 00:00:49 Intro 00:03:39 Gotham City: Year One w/ Malcolm 02:14:00 Wrap-Up Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In Round 4 of AVENGERS VS X-MEN MONTH, the Book Club Bois dive back into some tie-ins on their way to the conclusion of this monumental event! Luke Cage is at a crossroads. With the world getting more dangerous by the minute, he must decide which is more important: being an Avenger or being a father? Then, driven to the brink by the reign of the Phoenix Five, Captain America assembles the ILLUMINATI for a hail mary plan that may be their last chance to survive this war! Covers New Avengers (2010) #24-30 by Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato Jr and Will Conrad Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Round Three of AVENGERS VS X-MEN MONTH features a return to the main event book, as the Book Club Bois discuss the reign of the PHOENIX FIVE! The Phoenix Force has been split into five hosts: Scott Summers, Emma Frost, Namor, Piotr and Illyana Rasputin – now known as the Phoenix Five. With this newfound power, they have set about to reshape the world to create Utopia with a simple message: No More. No more war, no more poverty, no more suffering, and most importantly… No More Avengers. Covers Avengers vs X-Men (2012) #6-9 by Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Olivier Coipel and Adam Kubert Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

IT'S THE BEN AND JONAH SHOWWWWW! The SINISTER SIX SAGA takes a backseat this month, as the Book Club Bois discuss the adventures of Ben Parker and J. Jonah Jameson in the latest issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #10 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Amidst a week of turmoil, the Book Club Bois come together to laugh, to commiserate, and to seek solace in each other as they discuss the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis' NEW AVENGERS SAGA! The Phoenix Force is on its way to Earth. A strike force has been assembled by Captain America to head into space and be the last line of defense against this cosmic threat. But will they be enough when even the stars themselves are dying? And back on Earth, the Red Hulk makes a choice that will have dire consequences in the war between the Avengers and the X-Men! Covers Avengers (2010) #25-30 by Brian Michael Bendis and Walt Simonson Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! WE'RE GOING TO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR… AGAIN! Join the Book Club Bois as they enter the final round of Brian Michael Bendis' NEW AVENGERS SAGA! The Phoenix Force. A destructive and godlike entity that hails death and rebirth. One of the most powerful forces in the Marvel Universe… is back. And with the Avengers and the X-Men disagreeing on what to do with potential new host Hope Summers, the superhero community will ONCE AGAIN fracture as its two most prominent communities come to blows! But what will happen when the Phoenix finally arrives? Covers Avengers vs X-Men (2012) #0-5 by Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, John Romita Jr. and Frank Cho Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

FOR THE FUTURE! We're back! In our final Pitch It, join Aeric as he closes out his Batman Beyond trilogy! With the shocking events that closed out the last installment, how will Team Beyond recover? And will they be able to save Neo-Gotham from a returning Paxton Powers? Or will BLIGHT claim the city for his own? Find out here! Time Stamps: 00:00:49 Intro 00:06:51 Pitch It! Batman Beyond: Ascension 00:21:35 Previously, on Batman Beyond… 00:24:10 Prologue 00:33:30 Act 1 01:08:51 Act 2 02:08:57 Act 3 02:43:05 Post-Credits 02:50:42 Wrap-Up Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “Batman Beyond Theme” by Kristopher Carter “The Legacy Continues” by Michael McCuistion “for a new meaning” by nowt “Missing” by Daft Punk “Son of Flynn” by Daft Punk “Encom” by Daft Punk “Apex Predators” by P.T. Adamczyk “Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy Love Suite” by Hans Zimmer “Penguin of Guilt” by Michael Giacchino “Run It Suite” by Joseph Shirley “The Future” by John Ottman “Crash” by Mephisto Odyssey ft. Static X “Icon” by Jaden Smith “Someone Just Volunteered” by Alexander Temple “Stop Running” by Joseph Shirley “Time's Up” by John Ottman “Showering Clock Tower” by Shirley Walker “To Build A Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra “The Bridge” by Alexander Temple “Yachting with the Card Gang” by Kristopher Carter “Showdown” by Alexander Temple “Battle on the Big Bridge” by GaMetal “The Void” by Joseph Shirley “The Rest of My Life” by Hans Zimmer “Melanie Tempts Terry” by Kristopher Carter “Healing Old Wounds” by Kristopher Carter “Surveying the Ruins” by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard “Father and Son” by Daft Punk “Overture” by Daft Punk