Henchmen of Comics

In this week's episode Matt & Alex return to the world of video games to discuss Marvel Rivals. Matt says what all Marvel fans constantly say - they need more guns, Alex demands to know why the skins aren't 100% comic book accurate, and they both spend an inordinate amount of time trying to remember the name of the DPS role. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode Matt & Alex talk about Thunderbolts. Matt has a new dream to own a limo company in the vein of Red Guardian, Alex finally gets the Taskmaster he deserves, and they both are irate the film never plays AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first four episodes of season 2 of Andor on Disney+. Matt now believes Star Wars should remove jedis from the canon, Alex can only talk about set design, and they both realized that the show will never be something to watch if you want to lift up your spirits. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Witcher: Sirens of the Deep on Netflix. Matt is furious they never play "Witchy Woman" while Geralt is murdering monsters, Alex thinks the story should focus exclusively on the bards, and they both grow a greater appreciate for The Little Mermaid. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about season two of School Spirits on Paramount+. What does Alex even remember about a show he watched over two years ago? Does Matt have demands that the series pivot to a David Bowie themed high school drama? And why do the ghost rules make so little sense? Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about season 3 of Invincible on Amazon Prime. Matt is thrilled that the show is slowly becoming a prestige drama, Alex thinks the narrator should be the central character, and they both wonder why Battle Beast simply doesn't take up a first-person shooter to deal with his aggression. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again. Matt is jealous some cops stole his cool tattoo idea, Alex is frustrated they still haven't made a single Evil Knievel reference, and they both agree with Fisk's all of mayoral policies. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Captain America: Brave New World. Matt is determined to have a write-in vote for President Red Hulk next election cycle, Alex thinks the dead Celestial should be turned into a family waterpark resort, and they both are stoked the MCU finally gets their hands on some adamantium. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about season 5 of Harley Quinn and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Matt has been waiting for someone to finally do a take on depressed Superman, Alex hopes Spider-Man is never unfriendly so the title isn't a lie, and they're both packing up their bags to move to Metropolis. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about their top 5 releases of the year. They also rank their top 5 returning series, discuss what they're looking forward to in 2025, and surely this time they'll rank Madame Web and Kraven in their top 5. The only question is which will take the number one spot? Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex rank their top 10 projects of the year. This episode covers 10 through 6 and everyone can finally see where they rank Kraven, Madame Web, and The Crow. Plus, they might even rank shows and movies they never had a chance to talk about during the year. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, it's another double-feature as Matt & Alex talk about Kraven the Hunter and the first half of season 3 of Marvel's What If. Matt is devastated that we never learned what Kraven is actually cravin', Alex is devastated What If doesn't ask "What if the Avengers started a ska band?", and they both bid a tragic farewell to the Sony Spider-Man verse. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

It's a double feature this week as Matt & Alex talk about the first two episodes of Creature Commandos on MAX and the first three episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney+. Matt wants Star Wars to abandon all future plans and fully commit to exploring space werewolf pirates, Alex feels like the Creature Commandos should collect all the classic Universal monsters, and they're both ready to go to a Gogol Bordello show. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Matt realizes he's no longer afraid of terrible CGI'd giant spiders, Alex realizes he's no longer afraid of monsters with bad posture, and they both wonder if they would have found the film spookier had they watched in October like they were supposed to. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Venom: The Last Dance. Matt's glad Venom finally got his big song and dance number, Alex forgives all logic problems when Abba's involved, and they both wonder if this film is actually good after having to endure so many of the other comic book films this year. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Uzumaki on Max. Matt learns nothing is more terrifying on this planet than snails, Alex is grateful his hair never got jealous and tried to fight other hair, and they're both thankful they mastered shape puzzles as infants so they learned never to fear spirals. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Joker: Folie a Deux. Matt wishes every scene in the movie was just a simple musical set piece, Alex thinks the film would work better as a Foghorn Leghorn biopic, and they're both just oh-so-glad that a film was brave enough to finely remove any sense of joy from the cinematic experience. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first two episodes of The Penguin on Max and the first four episodes of Agatha All Along. Matt hates the idea of witches singing songs, Alex thinks Gotham's sanitation workers must be vastly underpaid, and they both stay completely on topic and don't get distracted a single time. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the final season of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix. Matt wonders where he can get tearaway clothing fit for any occasion, Alex thinks bad dads get a bad rap, and they both want to know if this final season will have a memorable music cue like every other season. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the 2024 remake of The Crow. Matt completely reevaluates his opinions on Bill Skarsgard musical abilities, Alex celebrates this movie recognizing that bathtubs should be full at all times even when not in use, and they both become good little goth boys and only listen to Bauhaus from now on. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first season of Batman: Caped Crusader. Matt wishes he had the style and horseback riding skills of Gentleman Ghost, Alex still plans to vote for Harvey Dent even after his horrific accident and psychological break, and they both wish they lived in 1940s Gotham because they'd really succeed at being D-level henchmen. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Deadpool and Wolverine. Matt thinks the film should have zero cameos and should have been a character piece closer to My Dinner with Andre. Alex thinks the benefits at the TVA must be astounding, and they both hope Disney takes the right lesson from the film and makes all future films hard R. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first three episodes of Kite Man: Hell Yeah! on Max. Matt spent a lot of time around kites as a child so he knows how terrifying of a villain he is, Alex immediately starts shipping Bane with anyone who will take him, and they both can't wait for the inevitable Noonan's pop-up bar. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the final season of Sweet Tooth on Netflix. Matt's still in a rage about Jepperson not being a hockey player, Alex wonders which animal hybrid would be the easiest to raise, and they both want every show they watch to begin and end with voice over. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first few episodes of season 4 of The Boys. Matt enjoys Firecracker versus Starlight the same way he enjoys Real Housewives, Alex thinks CBD could do wonders for Homelander, and they both hope to find an octopus that loves them as much as Ambrosia loves The Deep. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first three episodes of The Acolyte. Matt feels a passionate rage before the first scene is even over, Alex actually remembered to watch the show this week, and they both go all in on Jedi Wookie storylines. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex spend some time with the baddies as they discuss Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. Matt is now rooting against the resistance, Alex forgot to do something fairly important when discussing this series, and they both reminisce about the Star Wars novelizations of their youth. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Dead Boy Detectives on Netflix. Matt focuses on criticizing CGI mushrooms and praising Sandman connections, Alex focuses on patches and buttons, and they both stay completely focused and never venture off topic. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Matt & Alex talk about both seasons of Extraordinary on Hulu. If Matt had a superpower in this world it would be to always get all the records he wants on Record Store Day at cost. If Alex had a superpower in this world it would be ensure at least one Sublime song plays on AM radio at least once a day in perpetuity. And they both wish they were given their birth names when they were shapeshifted as cats. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first six episodes of X-Men '97 on Disney+. Matt thinks the series should focus exclusively on mutant based sports pick-up games, Alex wants to know why a series in the 90s has made zero references to zoot suits, and they both miss the days when television sets were big, unwieldy boxes in immaculate standard definition. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about part 2 of season 2 of Invincible. Matt is just waiting until Rex Splode gets the spin-off series he's due, Alex goes into great depth about this season like he's never done on a topic before, and they both realize they spoiled the entire series for themselves by reading the comics. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Matt wants to share his Fisto fan-fiction, Alex wonders if He-Man ever gets chilly, and they're both super proud of themselves for remembering they already watched Masters of the Universe: Revelation and not watching it again despite the similar spelling and their limited knowledge of the He-Man universe. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first season of Echo. Matt idolizes Wilson Fisk, but mostly his fashion sense, Alex is incensed that the showrunners try to pass one rural southern town for a different rural southern town, and they both refrain making an "Echo...echo...echo" joke. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Madame Web. Matt wants to know why Ezekiel Sims is determined to live a barefoot lifestyle, Alex learns that Pepsi-Cola is the root of all evil, and they both don't understand why this film didn't feature a 100% R.E.M. soundtrack. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex count down the rest of their top 10 releases of the year. For the first time ever, Matt can actually name his top 5 returning TV series, Alex infuriates his podcasting partner with his returning list, and they both agree it looks to be a rough year in superhero cinema in 2024. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex reveal the first half of their top 10 comic book films and tv shows of the year. Matt demands they talk about Oscar nominations, Alex demands they talk about the new Green Day album is far less succesful, and they both believe their top 10 is the one true top 10 of the year. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt and Alex talk about season 2 of Invincible. Matt doesn't understand why the show doesn't focus on Rex Splode and solely Rex Splode, Alex thinks all shows need narrators that talk directly to the audience, and they both think four episodes is too few to properly call it a season. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Matt thinks the movie should have solely focused on the Star Wars cantina, Alex wonders how Black Manta expects to kill something that's already dead, and they both give a farewell to this version of the DC Cinematic Universe. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt and Alex talk about Scott Pilgrim Takes Off on Netflix. Matt wishes the series focused exclusively on Young Neil, Alex wishes the series focused on exclusively Old Young Neil, and they both never thought they'd spend less time talk about music in a show where the title character is in a band. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

On this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about The Killer on Netflix. Matt feels like the title character's name is misleading with the lack of killing in the film, Alex only wants to talk about the use of The Smiths in the film, and they both agree the film would be a lot stronger if Tilda Swinton had reprised her role as The Ancient One. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about The Marvels. Matt thinks flerkens are destined to be the dominate species in the MCU, Alex wishes his life was a series of fun montages, and they both think there's a dark history behind the musical planet if you aren't born with perfect pitch. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Alex and Matt talk about the limited series Bodies on Netflix. Matt wants to know why he can't be so lucky to find dead bodies in all the back alleys he's traversing, Alex restrains himself and only makes one Drowning Pool reference, and they both think the future looks pretty sweet because they still drink casually. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the first two episodes of season 2 of Loki. Matt wants to redecorate his home to look like the TVA, Alex has a strange craving for small-town McDonald's food cooked in the 80s, and they both think their is nothing more terrifying than an animated talking clock. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the pilot episode of Gen V. Matt is shocked is to how accurate the show is to his college days. Alex is glad they're finally asking the question what the world be like if influencers had superpowers? And they both explore what other series need their own spin-off. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex do a double feature and talk about the second season of I Am Groot on Disney+ and the fourth season of Harley Quinn on Max. Matt remembers all the times he bought illegal black market items from his local ice cream man, Alex wants DC to sell Alfred Pennyworth's prison wine, and they both had no idea they'd know the secrets to becoming expert pasta makers after watching a single 20 minute episode of television. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first four episodes of Ahsoka on Disney+. After binging all of Star Wars: Rebels, Matt is thoroughly confused with how these animated characters are now real life, Alex wants to explore the underground robot fighting league in Star Wars, and they both wonder if the Sith are really that bad. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Blue Beetle. Matt is jealous he never had any uncle that could easily whip up tech in their garage that could dismantle the empires built by the one percent. Alex thinks the real story is wondering why Jaime got accepted into grad school, and they both want their own color beetle suits so DC can finally have their own Power Rangers rip-off. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Matt just wants a turtles movie where they do zero ninja action and open a pizzeria instead, Alex finally realizes Donatello is the smart one because they gave him glasses, and they both want the sequel to focus solely on Vanilla Ice's character from TMNT: Secret of the Ooze. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Extraction 2 on Netflix. Matt now insists that Tyler Rake accompany him on all of his many train journeys and jaunts, Alex wants to know what workout routine lets you casually toss men across multiple car lengths, and they both agree that Tyler is the worst action hero name of all time. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first three episodes of Secret Invasion on Disney+. Matt wonders why the Skrulls simply don't live as freeloaders shifting shape anytime they get evicted by their landlords, Alex admires Nick Fury's new look of defeat he's sporting in the series, and they both hope every single person in the MCU has secretly been a Skrull the entire time. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about The Flash. Matt wants more long-haired Batmen, Alex wants the Wonder Women theme to play but she never appears, and they both wish they could create a multiverse were they run into a younger version of themselves so their younger versions could just see how effortlessly cool they've become. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co