The Other Identity - A Comic Book Podcast

Disney Plus and Marvel Studio's newest comic book series Loki has captured the minds and hearts of fans just as we knew it would. It's managed to separate itself in a single episode of the two series that have came before it. Robbie and Ben talk about the importance of allowing Loki's character to change in a meaningful and long-lasting impactful way. They also take a look back at Marvel Studios TV shows of the past, from Agents of Shield to the Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones. How have the changed and evolved and how could Marvel bring them back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

At one point the CW Universe, originally dubbed the Arrowverse, was the best comic book to TV adaptation in the world. From Arrow to Flash, Supergirl to Black Lightning, there was no one who could hold a candle to it. But, after nearly a decade is that still true? Is the Greg Berlanti ran superhero universe still the best on the market or have they fallen behind the lives of Marvel, Amazon or even Netflix? Despite most of their shows being much older, there may still be hope for newcomers like Stargirl and Superman and Lois. Ben and Robbie also talk about the future of the CWverse and if there is anything the comic counterparts can do to save it.

Loki is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney + starting June 9th. The third Marvel series to premiere on the streaming platform, it will follow the Avenger's incarnation of Loki as he teams up with the Time Variance Authority to sew the timeline he ruptured back into place. Robbie and Ben talk about their expectation and their fears. Plus, in 2004 Marvel released a 4 issue Loki comic book that was the definitive story of the trickster god. Does that book still hold up or has Tom Hiddleston and other more recent portrayals of the character reinvented the true king of Jotunheim?

DC Comics surprised the internet with three big announcements out of the animated universe last week. A reimagining of the 1990s Batman: The Animated Series, complete with the original artist Bruce Timm as well as JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves. Along with that, a new Superman Animated Series will also be created, both of these for HBO Max. Plus, the hit fighting game from DC Comics 'Injustice' which birthed an entire Elseworld-like story in DC comic books continuity will also be getting an animated movie adaptation. Robbie and Ben go through each of these projects and talk about their hopes and dreams and their fondness for what came before.

Since Disney acquired Fox and the Fantastic Four and X-Men returned home to Marvel Studios, fans have been clamoring to find out when they will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A few weeks ago Marvel dropped a Fantastic Four teaser and Ben and Robbie has started to prepare with a Fantastic Four Essential comic book reading list. Robbie and Ben walk you through some of the best FF comic books throughout the year for beginners and veterans alike to jump in or brush up on their FF knowledge. Plus, they discuss what a Fantastic Four movie would need to be successful this late in the MCU.

Last week Marvel dropped a new trailer confirming and hyping up the next three years worth of movies for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Black Widow to a teaser for the Fantastic Fours, 11 titles comprise the next phase of the MCU. Robbie and Ben go through each title and talk about what to expect, but just based on what we know so far but also on the comic book lore and history. Ultimately, they ask where is the next big story going and who could be the next Thanos-level threat that the next generation of super heroes have to face?

Darkseid is a name nearly every DC fan should know, but the group he's part of, The New Gods, might be a little less known. Ben gives us a crash course in the New Gods, including how they were created by comic book legend Jack Kirby. But the real meat of the episode is about his adopted son, the hero known as Mister Miracle. Robbie and Ben dive into and break down the 12 issues series of Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. They discuss what makes it different from normal comics, why it's a great single read, and how it relates to Tom Kings 'The Vision' and WandaVision.

With the epic conclusion to the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) leaves behind the mantle of the Falcon and becomes our New Captain America. With only 6 episodes in the series, all characters involved had quite the journey. Robbie and Ben break down their thoughts, talk about everyone from Sharon to Karli to Bucky and Sam. They also discuss the legacy of Steve Rogers and the Shield and how Sam, Bucky and John Walker all lived up to that legacy.

The X-Men have entered into a whole new era since the reboot of House of X and Power of X. Robbie and Ben talk about the latest cross-over event to hit Marvel Unlimited, X of Swords. Robbie describes it as the X-Men's anime tournament arc meets Alice in Wonderland. Is it worth picking up? Plus, they discuss how much the X-Men have changed from what they use to be and how they operate. Not everyone is happy with the change, but it's launched the X-Men to new heights and Robbie considers the X-Men side of the universe to be just as big as the rest of the Marvel.

A new trailer for the Loki Disney Plus series by Marvel gives us an even better look at what to expect from the show. Plus, Ben laments the cancellation of the DC Comics New Gods movie that would've been directed Ava DuVernay and written by Tom King.Robbie and Ben also discuss the latest episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and where the last two episodes could take us.

2021 is shaping up to be a big year for Super Heroes (And Villains') as Black Widow and the Suicide Squad head towards their theatrical debut. Not a sequel but also not a reboot, James Gunn is bringing the action with new and familiar faces in his Suicide Squad movie. From King Shark to John Cena as Peacemaker, both Robbie and Ben can hardly contain their excitement.Plus, after over a year of delays, Black Widow, which was originally suppose to kick off Marvel Phase 4, is coming to both Theaters and Disney Plus. Thanks to the new trailer, Robbie has an interesting new theory on what to expect.

Did you know there was a Justice League before the Justice League? They called themselves the Justice Society of America, or the JSA. They inspired the League we know and love today. On this episode, Ben and Robbie give you an Essential Reading list for the JSA. But is it worth getting into? Robbie had some major problems reading through some of the best JSA stories that Ben could think of. Plus, they break down the recent Falcon and Winter Soldier episode as well as James Gunn's Suicide Squad trailer.

The Snyder Cut for Warner Brothers and DC Comics Justice League has finally been released. For the most part, reception of Zack Snyder's Justice League has been met with praise. It undoubtedly, a better version compared to the Original. Robbie and Ben highlight all the moments and additions that led to the success to the HBO Max exclusive. But is the Snyder Cut a good movie in itself? Or does it bring with it a slew of new issues that keep it from greatness?

Matt Rosenberg joins the Other Identity to talk about his origins in writing comics, how the pandemic affected him as a comics writer and his time writing for Marvel. Ben and Robbie talk about Matt's run of Hawkeye in the 6 issue mini-series "Freefall" as well as his future with DC writing for characters like Grifter.

The WandaVision season finale marks the end of the first Disney Plus series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Was it everything everyone had hoped it would be? Robbie and Ben talk about what worked for the series and what could've been done better. Plus, what does this mean for the Scarlet Witch and Vision's future? They have a few hot takes on those as well.

We're only weeks away from Zack Snyder's The Justice League debuting on HBO Max. In the wake of several interviews with Snyder about the new movie, Ben and Robbie took another swing at the topic. Ben finally watched the original Justice League and they asked themselves, "Whose fault is it that the movie failed?" Unbiased, with all expectations put aside, they talk about the successes and failures of Justice League. They also talk about whether or not Snyder has what it takes to deliver a good Justice League film and what the movie would need to succeed.

The Green Lantern Corps aren't the only ring slinger's in the galaxy. The Green Lantern mythos is one of the richest and deepest in DC Comics, despite having only expanded to such in the last couple decades. Robbie and Ben tackle one of the most influential crossover events in Green Lantern history, the Sinestro Corp Wars. This 18 issue event saw the creation of the Yellow Lantern Corp and would eventually pave the way for the Blackest Night crossover event that some say is one of the biggest and best crossovers in comics history.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is less than a month away and the first trailer has been released. Ben and Robbie talk about the newest Trailer and what to expect from the second Disney Plus and Marvel Series.Plus, how will audiences react to a more traditional Marvel show after WandaVision changed our expectations of how super hero stories are told?

The current State of Spider-Man, or the Spider-Men, has never been better. With a new Tom Holland Spider-Man movie in production, the best way to keep your web-related impulses in check is to read the comics. Ben and Robbie break down the current runs of Spider-Man that you can read today. They talk about Nick Spencer's 50+ issue run with Peter Parker and Saladin Ahmed's 20+ issue series with Miles Morales. Plus, their reactions to episode five of WandaVision.

Marvel is holding the first official elections of Krakoa and allowing fans from all over to participate. Out of the ten mutants on the ballot, one of them will go on to become part of the official protectors of Krakoa and become an X-Men for the next era of comics.Plus, what happened last week in WandaVision and what are the current results of the best couples in comics bracket?

The Snyder Cut of DC Comics Justice League continues to be a hotly debated topic. With more news and rumors surfacing, Robbie and Ben take a moment to really ask whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. They also touch on some of the recent headlines coming out of the comic and super hero world. Plus, they share their thoughts on Episode 3 of WandaVision.

WandaVision has finally hit Disney Plus Streaming and Robbie and Ben give spoiler-free first impressions. Plus, when does romance actually work in comics? What are the best and worst examples of comic couples. Ben and Robbie discuss why Scarlet Witch and the Vision work so well. They also break down some of their favorite couples in comics and announce a new contest.

DC Comics is in the midst of launching it's next era of story-telling with Future State and Infinite Frontier. Robbie and Ben break down exactly what that means for readers new and old alike. What can we expect from the new and returning series after the events of Future State? Which creative teams and titles should you be most excited about? Listen to find out!

Earlier this year Marvel wrapped up a year long crossover event called Empyre. It saw the Kree and Skrull races unite, ending a millennia long war, to fight a common foe. Robbie and Ben read through all 31 episodes including the main book and all the tie-ins. They break down the event as whole and talk about each tie-in event.

With Wonder Woman 1984 officially out on HBO Max, Robbie and Ben are heading to Themyscira! And they've got a special guest joining them for today's episode. It's legendary Wonder Woman writer and artist Phil Jimenez! You're not gonna want to miss a minute! Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Black Panther has a long history dating back to the 60s. With that much canon, where do you even start? Robbie and Ben have you covered this episode as they discuss Black Panther 101 and give you a list of essential reading. This includes the best stories to jump into as a new reader and what to expect from all of them. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Marvel and Disney released a torrent of announcements last week for the Disney Investor Day. There were over 15+ title updates and reveals for Marvel alone. This included trailers for Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Loki. Plus, brand new Disney Plus series like Ironheart, Secret Invasion and Armor Wars.Robbie and Ben break it all down and more! Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

It can be hard shopping for just the right gift for the comic book enthusiast in your life. But don't worry, Ben and Robbie have you covered. After years of gifts from people who know nothing about being a nerd, these two will tell you or a loved one exactly what you need to outclass even Santa for the Holidays. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The year of 2021 is going to be massive for Marvel and DC movies. From Wonder Woman 1984 and Black Widow to Suicide Squad and The Eternals, the year is packed to the gills with Superheroes. But that's not all, because of the pandemic, both studios have movies ready to go and in the production pipe. Plus, many movies are finally going back into filming. Find out what's coming and what Robbie and Ben are expecting from them.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe needs to move over! The DC Universe may be divisive among fans thanks to flops like Batman v Superman and Justice League. Though gems such as Wonder Woman and Shazam have helped to repair its image a bit. The real strength in DC Comics filmmaking is with their Animated movies. With a lineage that goes back further than the MCU and with twice as many entries, DC knows how to make animated movies. In fact, most people don't realize they just wrapped up the end of their Animated Universe continuity. In doing so, they've set themselves up to create something that even rivals the Marvel Universe on the silver screen. The only question is, will DC use their upcoming animated universe movies to do so? Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Who will be the new X-Men in the MCU? With the mutants film rights squarely back in the hands of Disney and Marvel, it's only a matter of time. The FoX-Men went through two different iterations, with decreasing popularity from fans. However, now that they're back in the capable hands of Kevin Feige at Marvel Studios, hopes are high that the X-Men will rise again. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Where should new readers begin their Teen Titans journey? Robby and Ben have some great suggestions for you. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week at the behest of a listener, Robbie and Ben return with another essential reading episode. This time they tackle the Teen Titans. Who are the Teen Titans? Where should you start reading if you're new to the Teen Titans? The Other Identity has you covered this week. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What are the rumors of who may be in the next installment of the Avengers? The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben dive into the news bag and make their way through some of the biggest headlines from the past month. Plus, rumors are starting to swirl about who will be a part of the next wave of Avengers in the MCU. Which heroes are poised to be in Avengers 5? Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Wandavision releases on Disney Plus, then come May of 2021, Black Widow will be in theaters. But could the true future of the MCU actually be in streaming instead of the movies? The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben talk about the wealth of content promised by Disney Plus. Ever since the streaming service was announced, Disney has been laying the groundwork for an entirely new form of storytelling within the Marvel Universe. Could the Disney Plus Marvel shows be the future of the MCU? Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Green Lantern Series in-development and what to expect from the Green Lantern Mythos. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben are joined by two special guests: Nick Duke and Greg Phillips, former podcasters and Green Lantern experts. They join Robbie and Ben to talk about the Green Lantern Mythos and the in-development HBO Max Series. The Legend of the Green Lanterns Ben invites his two friends Greg and Nick to talk Green Lantern with him and Robbie. One of the things that set the Green Lanterns apart from other heroes, super teams, and families as Nick points out, is that anyone can be a Green Lantern. That there are always thousands of Green Lanterns that represent an unending cast of diverse races, ideologies, and creeds. The cast talks about their favorite green lanterns and some of the best stories for new readers to get into the series. From the original Alan Scott to the greatest Green Lantern of all time Hal Jordan. The Green Lantern corp is filled with dozens of amazing characters. One of the strengths it has over Batman or Superman is that if you're not into one character, there are so many others that may interest you. Kyle Raynor, Guy Gardener, John Stewart, or Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz. If you're not a Green Lantern fan yet, take another look until you find one you like. The HBO Max Series The round table of Green Lantern experts also takes some time to talk about the forthcoming Green Lantern series coming to HBO Max. Variety released a statement with some of the plot details of the upcoming series. It mentions how the show won't focus on a single Green Lantern, but many of them, including new characters. Some of those Lanterns include Guy Gardener, Alan Scott, Jessica Cruz, and Simon Baz by name. It also talks about how Sinestro, the former Green Lantern and one of the most iconic villains of the series, will be featured as well. The show will focus on the history and origins of the Green Lantern corp. It's currently unclear if fan-favorite characters John Stewart and Hal Jordan will make an appearance or be referenced in the first season. But the Green Lantern Roundtable doesn't think that will be much of an issue. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jamie Foxx, who played Electro in Andrew Garfield's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is confirmed to be reprising his role for Spider-Man 3. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben talk all about Spider-Man. From their impressions of the 90s event Maximum Carnage to essential reading and predicting Spider-Man 3. Will Electro and Doctor Strange be a welcome addition to Spider-Man 3? Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In 60 years six men have taken up Batman's cowl. Who is the BEST (live-action) Batman? It's time to decide! The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben attempt to create a list ranking the live-action Batmen from worst to best. They also discuss their expectations for Robert Pattinson’s upcoming Batman movie. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What expectations do we have for the Marvel Disney+ show WandaVision? Let's talk about it. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben are joined by former Other Identity host, Kali Sloan. The three of them tackle the Tom King classic The Visions and talk about their expectations for Disney+'s WandaVision. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The CW is officially re-branding their DC universe shows after the success of numerous programs. Time to say goodbye to the 'Arrowverse'. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben visit the news bag to discuss some of the biggest headlines over the past month. Ben also tries to convince Robbie that the old Arrowverse and newly re-branded CWverse is worth watching. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Remembering Chadwick Boseman and the impact that Black Panther has on the world outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. Two weeks ago the world was devastated by the loss of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick Boseman is best known to comic book and superhero fans as King T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther. Robbie and Ben talk about the effect he had on the Cinematic Universe. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In a year with no Comic-Con and Marvel movies being delayed, did DC Comics just flex on the competition? Absolutely. The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben go over all the major announcements from DC's FanDome event, such as the new trailers for The Batman and Wonder Woman 1984, and the video games that even shocked us. Subscribe to The Other Identity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben exchange blows and put their partnership at risk. They take all 23 canon movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and attempt a ranking of them from worst to best. From the first Iron Man and the forgotten Hulk movie, up through Captain America: Civil War (aka Avengers 2.5) and onwards to the Endgame. The Marvel Cinematic Universe boosts 23 movies of varying quality. While there may be stinker or two among them, they are for the most part an assortment of great superhero flicks. Robbie and Ben attempt to come together as one cohesive unit and rank them definitively. Spoilers: that doesn't happen, compromises must be made and they're made as soon as the 22nd entry. Warning: this episode of The Other Identity will anger you. You will seethe with rage, you will shout at no one in particular and likely stomp off to social media to tell us how wrong we are. Good. Do it. Listen to this compromised version of the rankings and know that no matter how you think Avengers: Age of Ultron should be...it's not high enough. Know that Ben did Doctor Strange a great injustice. Know, good listener, that the perfect rankings of these movies do not exist, but this is probably as close as anyone will ever get.

This week Robbie and Ben discuss the newest super hero game releasing in September, Marvel's Avengers. They also talk more about what makes a good super hero video game. In just a few weeks the highly anticipated Marvel's Avengers game by Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics will be releasing. The game comes out on PlayStation 4, XBox One and PC. Between the two hots, Robbie is an avid gamer, but Ben still has an interest in how the game is going to turn out. Robbie played the first week BETA version of the game and the two talked about what makes it great. Robbie talked about how the game manages to capture the unique power sets and characters of the heroes. As well as how gripping the story is and how it could end up being the video game version of the MCU.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben dive into one of the best comic book events of all time, the Green Lantern Saga of Blackest Night. Plus, if the lantern rings existed in the Marvel Universe who would wield them? Check out this episode for a breakdown of Blackest Night and who in the Marvel Universe would best wield the power rings.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben talk about some of the biggest headlines to grace the comic scene, including Comic-Con at Home. This week on the show Robbie and Ben are joined by a very special guest, Jason “Budman” Paige of Big Mama and the Wild Bunch morning show from Cape Coral, FL Budman, as he has been dubbed in the Other Identity universe. Jason joins Robbie and Ben to talk about some of the big headlines hitting social media this past month.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben talk about DC Comics and their Rebirth Line-up as they continue their reading challenge of #DCRebirthEraChallenge.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben talk about the two men who sling as Spider-Man of the Ultimate Universe, Peter Parker, and Miles Morales.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben are joined by Kevin once more for a different kind of episode. This week we pit the Justice League Vs the Avengers. Justice League Vs Avengers It's a question as old as comic books themselves. Who would win a fight against the two greatest teams the world of nerds has ever known. The real answer is probably that they wouldn't fight...but both movies, comics and TV shows have given us interesting reasons why some caped crusaders might duke it out. In order to facilitate the discussion the Ben stepped back and served as the intermediary of the debate. Robbie would take the Avengers and Kevin the Justice League. Prior to the show both Robbie and Kevin submitted a 7 member roster of former Avenger and Justice League members. Ben was in charged matching up the two rosters to form interesting duels and it was then on Robbie and Kevin to debate who would win each. Who Will Be The Victor? The match-ups weren't as straight forward as you might think, with the first bout against the son of the Magneto, Quicksilver and the Justice League's tech-infused Cyborg. Ben didn't make any decisions on who the winners were based on the arguments. That's up to you, the listeners. Listen to the episode and decide for yourself who you think won the most matches. In the Justice League v Avengers, who would come out on top? If you leave us your reasoning, based on the episode or your own reasoning, we might even read it on one of our shows. Below are the full match-ups you can expect in this episode of The Other Identity. Robbie's 7 Avengers: Quicksilver, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, The Hulk, Scarlet Witch, The Vision and Thor. Kevin's 7 Justice League Members: Cyborg, The Flash, The Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Superman, The Martian Manhunter and Batman.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben talk about how Batman is the least interesting of the Bat-Family. Plus Robbie prepares to read Marvel's Secret Empire. They discuss what makes the Hulk the Hulk. What are his greatest strengths as a character and how has the Immortal Hulk redefined the character. This Weeks Reading Each Week on the Other Identity Robbie and Ben talk about what they're currently reading. Ben just wrapped up the Night of the Monster Men Arc in Batman, Nightwing, and Detective Comics and had a revelation. He thinks that out of all of the Bat-Family, Batman is actually the least interesting of them. Robbie agrees but points out that each Bat-Family member relies on Bruce and Batman in some way to push their own stories forward. After putting out a poll on social media, Robbie has decided to read through Marvel's Secret Empire arc. However, he's somewhat daunted by the nearly 300-page Prelude book. The Immortal Hulk The main topic of this week's episode is the Jade Giant himself, the Hulk. Robbie and Ben spend some time discussing the strengths (not literally) of the character. Why he works or doesn't work as a hero and the best way to present Bruce Banner and his green alter ego, be it on the page or on the big screen. They eventually come to the current run of the Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing. Ben explains what makes this series so great and how it manages to seamlessly roll in and explain years of Hulk cannon while also expanding and exploring new lore for the Hulk. Robbie compares what Ewing has done with the Immortal Hulk to what Geoff Johns did with the Lantern Corp when he introduced the color spectrum.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben talk the latest news headlines in the comic scenes. Plus, has Warner Brothers and DC Comics found it's replacement for Ben Affleck's Batman with Michael Keaton? What Are You Reading? This week on The Other Identity, Robbie and Ben discuss some of the recent titles they've been reading. Ben has immersed in Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing and convinces Robbie to give a try as well. Immortal Hulk is currently on Issue #34 and Marvel recently announced the series would be ending with Issue #50. For any fans who love the series, they can rest easy knowing an Immortal She-Hulk series is in the works. Robbie talks about his experience with Kelly Thompson's run of Jessica Jones. He compares her writing of the Blind Spot and Purple Daughter story arcs with what he loved about Ultimate Spider-Man. DC Universe and Batman Robbie also takes Ben through some of the big headlines that hit the comic and superhero world over the past few weeks. They start with a comment from Zack Snyder about his DC Movie Universe. The Robin suit fans see in Batman v Superman belongs to a dead version of Dick Grayson, the original Robin. Ben and Robbie express their displeasure in this news as Dick Grayson goes on to be a hero in his own right, Nightwing. They cover other stories like DC entering the podcast space and San Diego Comic Con going online. Finally, rumors are out that DC has found it's replacement for Ben Affleck's Batman. These rumors come on the heels of the Flash Movie starring Ezra Miller. Originally, Jeffrey Dean Morgan was rumored to play Thomas Wayne's version of Batman in the Flashpoint movie. But now rumors are coming out that Michael Keaton will be taking up the cape and cowl in Flashpoint. However, he won't be portraying Thomas Wayne, but will simple replace Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne.

The dynamic duo of Robbie Landis and Ben Morse is back once again for another episode of the Other Identity. The Other Identity is a podcast about exploring the culture created by comic books. This week Robbie and Ben are joined by Kali Sloan to talk about LGBTQ+ representation in comics for Pride Month. Robbie and Ben start the show as they always do, talking about what they've been reading lately. While Ben keeps up #InBlackestNight and the #DCRebirthEra Challenge, Robbie takes a break to dive into Marvel. He talks a bit about his impressions of Infinity Countdown and Infinity Wars. Plus, he's been reading a lot more Kelly Thompson, specifically her run with Jessica Jones. Pride in Comics Former co-host and Other Identity Alumni Kali Sloan joins Robbie and Ben to celebrate Pride Month. They talk about Bobby Drake, aka Iceman, one of the original X-Men and his evolution as a character. Iceman is one of the biggest and most well-known X-Men and years came out as Gay in the comics. Ben being a huge Iceman fan, talks about how natural and right it felt for the character. They also discuss Batwoman and some of the problematic issues DC has had with the character in the past. Kali explains the importance of proper representation in comics. Kali also talks about her own experiences with comics growing up, and shares her story of learning she's transgender. She talks about the importance of representation in comic books and how having a trans character to look to could have made a big difference in her life. The group also discusses when we'll see a strong transgender character in comics, and discusses whether it should be Marvel or DC to attempt it.