Podcasts about Avengers Academy

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSECCC - Tell us how it was, ALEX!?!?!?ECCC '25: James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh on Exquisite CorpsesEmma Frost solo book, throwback to days as White Queen within the Hellfire ClubJonathan Hickman's 4-issue ‘Imperial' details revealed'Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse scores Jeph Loeb and Simone Di Meo backupMarvel announces ‘Avengers Academy: Assemble' for June 2025Marvel reveals June 2025 'One World Under Doom' tie-in details'New Thunderbolts*' matches MCU with asterisk titled new seriesDeadpool celebrates milestone #350 with new villain and moreMarvel teases shocking Wolverine reveal coming in 'Wolverine' #400New Ultimates Universe covers and stories revealed for June 2025DC reveals 'DC Pride 2025' anthology details and Pride plansOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Assorted Crisis Events' #1 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)Star Trek: Lower Decks #5 (Ryan North, Jack Lawrence)Just want to mention it… Amazing Spider-Man #69 (Joe Kelly, Ed Mcguinness)Alex:​​X-Men #13 (MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons)Dark Pyramid #1 (MadCave) W: Paul Tobin, A: P.J. HoldenStandout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - X-Men #13, psychic battle between Quentin & XavierDave - All-New Venom #4 (Al Ewing, Carlos Gomez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Absolute Flash #1, Crush Depth #1Dave: The Deviant #9 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Nightwing #124 (Jorge Fornes Card Stock Cover)Alex: One World Under Doom #2 (Thing losing his powers??)Interview: Deniz Camp talks about Assorted Crisis Events, Ultimates, and Absolute Martian Manhunter.Assorted Crisis Events explores a world where time is breaking down, leading to unpredictable scenarios. What inspired you to delve into the concept of time's fragility and its impact on everyday life? ​The anthology format allows for diverse storytelling. How do you approach crafting each issue to ensure it offers a unique yet cohesive experience within the overarching narrative?​Ashley, introduced in issue #1, is a relatable character amidst the chaos. Can you share more about her development and the role she plays in grounding the story? Collaborating with artists like Eric Zawadzki brings a distinct visual style to the series. How does his artistic vision complement your storytelling, and what has the collaborative process been like? ​The series blends various genres and time periods. How do you balance these elements to maintain narrative coherence while keeping readers engaged?​In previous discussions, you've mentioned the importance of density in storytelling. How do you ensure that each page is packed with meaningful content without overwhelming the reader? The theme of normalizing chaos is prevalent in the series. How does this reflect contemporary societal issues, and what message do you hope readers take away from it?​If you could witness any historical event firsthand, which one would you choose, and how might it inspire a future story in Assorted Crisis Events?​You've crafted 20th Century Men and The Ultimates. How has your experience with those projects influenced your approach to Assorted Crisis Events? ​How is it juggling multiple books?In The Ultimates #10, the Red Skulls—a neo-Nazi group—appropriate the Punisher's iconic skull logo. What motivated you to intertwine these specific symbols, and how do you perceive their combined significance within the narrative?Given your focus on individual character narratives, are there contemporary societal issues you aim to explore through specific characters in future issues?​In Absolute Martian Manhunter, you've described the series as a "radical reinvention" of the character, blending psychological horror with superhero elements. Could you elaborate on the creative challenges and freedoms you've encountered in crafting this narrative within DC's Absolute Universe?

Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we are joined by the charming and effervescent Anthony Oliveira, writer of Avengers Academy (Lodro's fav comic right now). We explore the massive question, "What does it mean to want to be good?" as we talk through everything Avengers Academy where Anthony proves that he is a wizard for making Lodro care about characters like Norman Osborn. But enough about this incredible book, let's talk X-Men. Anthony was born in the month coinciding with Uncanny X-Men 183 where Colossus breaks up with 14 year-old Kitty Pryde and boy are the X-Men pissed about it. Then Colossus spills a beer on the Juggernaut who was about to go home with Selene and now he's pissed at Colossus too. Also in this episode: Cyttorak is a drama queen Emplate is a gay S&M bondage vampire Anthony was obsessed with the X-Men villain pronounced A Poke Uh Lips Lodro thinks Angel is still dating Husk Dating Deathbird is gay Everyone's relationship is everyone's business Xavier cuts the Juggernaut out of all family photos Juggernaut knows his color blocking ...and Anthony gets his X-Men tarot reading! What does any of this mean for his future? Tune in to find out! Anthony Oliveira is a multiple National Magazine and GLAAD award-winning writer, pop culture critic, and PhD based in Toronto. A frequent contributor to Marvel Comics, he has written for Young Avengers, X-Men, and Captain Marvel, earning a 2020 GLAAD Media Award and multiple nominations. His work spans comics, prose, and journalism, often exploring queer themes. Notable titles include Wiccan & Hulkling: Last Annihilation, Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling, and Young Avengers: Paradox Lost. His debut novel, Dayspring, was released in 2024 to critical acclaim. He also hosts The Devil's Party, a podcast examining Christian literature through a queer lens. You can find him on Instagram here. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com

Que onda Primxs !? We get to have a special guest on the podcast this week Anthony Oliveira @meakoopa he is working on the current #avengersacademy on #marvelunliited . Its a show where you can geek out over comics especially when the Comic Historian Kevin @kevingarcia_com is joined by comic book super fan John Avina @avinacomics. come by relax take your shoes off and learn about the #azores and more on this week's #myprimospodcast.Music provided by Sin Color @sincolormusic Editing: Blackwaterstudiosintro and thumbnails created by @spicedeliastrations #comicbooks #comicbookpodcast #podcastlatino #popculture #latinx #latine #comicbookhistory #funny #whales #marvelcomics #fye #trending #representationmatters

Today we talk about more White Tigers, one is... a white tiger who was transformed into a woman, one is Kevin Cole who tried to be Black Panther until he was told no, and the last is Ava Ayala, who you may have seen on Spidey & His Amazing Friends. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Heroes for Hire (1997) #1-9, 11-16 -Thunderbolts (1997) #8 -Quicksilver (1997) #11-12 -Heroes for Hire/Quicksilver Annual (1998) #1 -Black Panther (1998) #50-56, 59-62 -The Crew (2003) -Avengers Academy (2010) #20-39 -Avengers Arena (2012) #13 -Mighty Avengers (2013) #1, 3-8, 12-14 -Young Avengers (2013) #12-14 -Infinity: Heist (2013) #3 -Captain America & The Mighty Avengers (2014) -New Avengers (2015) -Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2016) #3-4 -The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015) #8, 27 -Captain America: Sam Wilson (2015) #10 -Black Panther: World of Wakanda (2016) #6 -Defenders (2017) #9 -Black Panther (2016) #170-171 -Captain America (2018) #7-9, 12-14, 16, 29 -Marvel Comics (2019) #1000 -Contagion (2019) #3-5 -Black Panther (2018) #18, 23-25 -Women of Marvel (2021) #1 -Marvel's Voices: Comunidades (2021) #1 -Marvel's Voices: Comunidades (2022) #1 -Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic (2022) #78-79 -Birds of Prey (2023) vol 1 -Love Everlasting vol 2 Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

It's the holiday season so Santa Claus is coming for your comics at the Big 2). That means our Big 2, Nico & TK (along with their producer Kevo) are here to review and respond to the latest and greatest in funny book magic, starting with an Avengers Academy timed for Thanksgiving and the greater holiday season. Then, it's time for the full-on madness with Marvel Holiday: Tales To Astonish! Then move over to DC for the first two installments of Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns before checking out the oversized anthology DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid An Egg! It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Podcast! X IS FOR SHOW is a talk show for your favorite media, the same way THE OFFICE was a documentary about a paper company. Every week, THE ACTION PACK gathers to discuss a wide range of entertainment media and news, from film & TV to comics to gaming, music, and beyond. Led by showrunner NICO (@NicoAction), with co-hosts TK (@TKElemental) and producer KEVO (@KevoReally), as well as a variety of friends and special guests, these LIVE discussions are not to be missed - so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun!

It is time to get real spooky. Nico & TK check out all the best Halloween offerings from Marvel & DC! Kick things off with some Infinity Comics like the AU title House of Harkness or the ongoing LGBTQIA-ness of Avengers Academy getting all Halloween-seasoned! Then, the team finally looks at crew all-time fav creator Jason Loo's Werewolf By Night before finishing off with this year's annual Crypt Of Shadows! Then, the boys look over at DC for their scary season offerings, like the double drop of DC Horror Presents & DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos – before looking at yet another Batman title with Batman: Full Moon. Finally, the crew examine the DC line special I Know What You Did Last Crisis. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Podcast! X IS FOR SHOW is a talk show for your favorite media, the same way THE OFFICE was a documentary about a paper company. Every week, THE ACTION PACK gathers to discuss a wide range of entertainment media and news, from film & TV to comics to gaming, music, and beyond. Led by showrunner NICO (@NicoAction), with co-hosts TK (@TKElemental) and producer KEVO (@KevoReally), as well as a variety of friends and special guests, these LIVE discussions are not to be missed - so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun!

Insert the commencement music and put on the silly hats, and do not forget that you will be paying for this school forever. Welcome to the final issue of Avengers Academy. There are many things we can discuss with the ending of this series. There are many silly tangents I could probably go on. The problem is that I cannot find a really appropriate or seamless segway. And so, I guess, I will need to talk about this book and what it means to me.....which is boring. Let's just get the whole teenage hormone love thing out of the way. This was a series that dealt with teenagers, so you knew there was going to be romance and broken hearts. The interesting thing is that it was done pretty well. It was nice to see these relationships treated with some respect. What about the fighting and action in these books. Come on, this is Marvel Comics, of course the action is going to be good. Yes, this book did bring in one of the many Wolverines that roam the Marvel Universe, but it is the best Wolverine, so there is that. But I digress, this was a very action-packed series that still managed to keep the story moving forward. I was a little disappointed that we did not see more cool gadgets. Hank Pym is a main player in this book, but the tech was small....get it...and that was sad. But I guess that means that we just focused on the people not the things. So, I am ok with that. The art work of this series was solid. There was nothing extraordinary or groundbreaking, but there was nothing that was awful, and that is just fine. Comic books can be artistic masterpieces, but they can also be enjoyable mediums to convey stories. This book had a good story tied with clean art, and we cannot ask for more than that. Going back to the teenage story of it all, I think we can say that focusing on the issues of kids during a rough time of their lives allows the creators to touch on some good topics. Bullying is definitely an area that was addressed, and dealt with well. I mean, who does not want to see bullies get owned. This is a thoughtful series that really develops its cast of characters well. There was a good storyline to follow and you ended up really carrying about the cast. I think that the introduction of new members helped keep things fresh, especially Julie because it put it on our radar. I am sad that we need to leave this series. It was fun and interesting, and I wanted to read each issue. I know why we have to leave the series, but I am sad that most of these characters have disappeared into the lost pages of the Official Handbook.   To see the pretty pictures, go to: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/07/02/avengers-academy-39-commencement/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Epic Intro 2018 by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3002-epic-intro-2018License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

As the Avengers Academy winds down, the writers decided to do something fun and interesting. A good old fashion, fun chill book. Not and AvX, more of a chillax book. Using sport to do some fun goofiness. Now, this could be a book about rivals beating each other up or continuing a tale of violence and revenge, but it is not. It is just some kids playing a game. But what about those real historical rivalries? What about the people that really hated each other? The English and the French hated each other on an epic scale. From 1100 to 1800 they were almost constantly at war with each other. I know that there was real reasons for the animosity, but I truly believe that it came down to cooking styles. I have heard that chefs hold grudges. If you are into hard rock, you might know this one. Kerry King vs. Robb Flynn. Machine Head got a career boost in the mid-'90s when they landed the opening slot on a few of Slayer's tours. But by 2001, Slayer frontman Kerry King had soured on Machine Head, calling them "sell-outs" who were "responsible for rap-metal.   Being a Pink Floyd Fan, I am well aware of this one. Artistic differences drove a wedge between Roger Waters and David Gilmour during the recording of their classic album “The Wall" in 1979. Waters, who viewed himself as the creative force behind the band's success, became increasingly disdainful of his fellow band members, whom he deemed musically inferior. There may be no American feud more famous than that of the Hatfields and McCoys. The feud is said to have begun during the Civil War. The Hatfields from West Virginia sided with the Confederacy while Kentucky's McCoy family remained pro-Union. Though a Hatfield may have killed a McCoy during the war, the feud really heated up in 1878. when an argument over the ownership of a pig ended with yet another death. Power is a fiery fuse when it comes to inciting a feud, especially the fascinating historical feud between the Medici and Pazzi families. In 15th-century Florence, no family was as powerful as the Medici family. While the Pazzis probably weren't the only other family to feel threatened by Medici power, they were the only ones to do anything about it. You think the Game of Thrones was something, what about the Yorks versus the Lancasters. Today, a monarch's line of inheritance is understood and accepted enough that a feud would be extremely unlikely. However, that wasn't the case in 15th century England. When King Henry VI, a Lancastrian, proved to be an unstable monarch, his York cousins launched a plot to overtake the throne. Feuds will occur, and we will see them in books. Just not in this one. We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   Check out some of our pictures at this website:  https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/06/14/avengers-academy-38-crosstown-rivals/   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Journey Of The Brave by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12233-journey-of-the-brave License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today we talk about Power Pack, a group made up of four siblings: Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie, who are given superpowers from an alien to go save their dad who was kidnapped by a different alien. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Power Pack (1984) -Uncanny X-Men (1981) #195, 205 -Thor (1966) #357, 363 -Secret Wars II (1985) #6 -X-Factor Annual (1986) #2 -X-Factor (1986) #25 -Strange Tales (1987) #12-14 -Power Pack & Cloak and Dagger: Shelter from the Storm (1989) #1 -Fantastic Four (1961) #337, 574, 579-580, 584-588, 600, 604, 607-608 -Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #23 -Excalibur (1988) #29 -Marvel Fanfare (1982) #55 -Wolverine (1988) #37 -Marvel Super Heroes (1990) #6 -Power Pack Holiday Special (1992) -New Warriors (1990) #48-51, 56-75 -Nova (1994) #7 -Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Alpha (1995) #1 -Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #227-228 -Web of Spider-Man (1985) #129 -Green Goblin (1995) #2 -Web of Scarlet Spider (1995) #3 -Venom: The Hunted (1996) #2-3 -Power Pack (2000) -Runaways (2005) #1-6 -The Loners (2007) -G.L.A. (2005) #2 -Marvel Holiday Special 2007 -War of Kings: Darkhawk (2009) #1 -Girl Comics (2010) #2 -FF (2011) #1-5, 11-23 -Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #658-661, 666 -X-23 (2010) #14-15 -Avengers Academy (2010) #20-39 -Avengers: Solo (2011) #5 -FF (2012) -Avenging Spider-Man (2011) #17 -Deadpool (2012) #7 -Avengers Arena (2012) #13 -Infinity: The Hunt (2013) -Young Avengers (2013) #12-15 -Fantastic Four (2014) #3, 5-6, 8-9, 13-14, 643-645 -Free Comic Book Day (Secret Wars) (2015) -Secret Wars (2015) #9 -Civil War II: Choosing Sides (2016) #4 -Deadpool: Back in Black (2016) #2 -Power Pack (2017) #63 -The Unbelievable Gwenpool (2016) #25 -Runaways (2017) #8-10 -Fantastic Four (2018) #2-4, 12, 26 -Future Foundation (2019) -Power Pack: Grow Up! (2019) #1 -Marvel Comics (2019) #1001 -Champions (2020) #1, 9 -Power Pack (2020) -It's Jeff Infinity Comic (2021) #1 -Love Unlimited Infinity Comic (2022) #44-49 -Marvel's Voices: Pride (2023) #1 -Power Pack: Into the Storm (2024) -The Boy Wonder (2024) #3 Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

OK, we have finished up this arc of the Avengers Academy. A good capper for this series and the main story lines that have been running for the past 20 issues. Now it is on to the final two issues. The theme for this week is horror movies. I am going to see if I can think of a horror movie that each picture reminds me of. Ok. I am going with Night of the Demons. Something about the magic being wielded and a weird scene....I remember watching it in high school with a mess a friends during a Halloween party. And this one scene has stuck with me for years. Ok, maybe not horror as we know it today, but the first Terminator movie has some downright creepy scenes that stay with you. The Terminator in the hotel room dealing with is dying skin. Yucky. For some reason I am thinking about Scream and the first scene. Drew Barrymore wishes that she could have teleported out of that house. That would have saved the coroner a mess of work. Have you seen Godzilla Minus One? If you have not, you should. I guess it is more of a monster movie, or action even, but it is one heck of a show. It really puts you in the mindset of Japan after the war, and the terror of the unknown. What to say about The Ring or Ringu. It is a frightening horror movie that scared the pants off of us back in the late 90's. And the sight of the kid crawling through the TV just might be the creepiest thing ever. The most infamous stomach horror scene of all time is, of course, from Alien. I mean, what can you say. The situation has ended, the victim looks fine, let's have some laughs...OH MY GOD WHAT IS COMING OUT OF HIS STOMACH! Yeah, good times. In my opinion, one of the classic horror movies is Halloween. There is just a lot of perfect fear in that film, and there is a simplicity to it as well. The monster that just kills and has not feeling, and the ominous score. Chefs kiss.   And check out the bloody images on our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/avengers-academy-37-final-exam-part-4   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Rise Of Legends by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12192-rise-of-legends License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sometimes you look at a story, and you think of things that pair perfectly with it. We do it all the time with beer, but what else can we pair with a story. How about music? Movies and TV shows have soundtracks, why not comic books? What about this comic book? I have an idea, let me know what you think.    People People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world We're children, needing other children And yet letting a grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers, are very special people They're the luckiest people in the world With one person One very special person A feeling deep in your soul Says you were half now you're whole No more hunger and thirst But first be a person who needs people People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world With one person, one very special person A feeling deep in your soul Says you were half, now you're whole No more hunger and thirst But first be a person who needs people People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world I hope you enjoyed my interpretation of the classics. Join me again in another couple of weeks when we do this all over again.   This makes a lot more sense if you look at the webpage (OK, it does not make any sense, still):  https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/avengers-academy-36-final-exam-part-3/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music (CC BY 4.0): Cinematic Emotions 1 - Creepy by Sascha Ende

Ok, so things are not looking good for the home team. Powers stripped away, bad guy gloating, racist bad guys with questionable fashion sense...what are we to do? I have an idea, let's talk about something fun like the Portland Rose Festival!  Looking at the pictures we chose for this book, you may think that I am crazy. Or you may have met me and know that I am. But that is beside the point. I can do anything I put my mind to, including but not limited to kneeing a giant in the head with my knee. I always forget Rose Festival until it kicks in my door like an aggressive repo man just before summer.  It is an annual civic festival held during the month of June in Portland, Oregon. It is organized by the volunteer non-profit Portland Rose Festival Foundation with the purpose of promoting the Portland region. It includes three separate parades, along with a number of other activities, including plant-based crimes. You may be tempted after seeing the beautiful floats covered in flowers and seeds to take a trip up to the Portland International Test Rose Gardens. I highly recommend that you do, as it is a very lovely area and one of my favorite spots in the city. What you should not do is take any cutting implement up to take the roses. It is frowned upon. One of the highlights of the Rose Festival is the choosing of the Royal Court. Each local high school has a contest to determine their princess for the Rose Court, and then a queen is chosen from those young women. It is a pretty neat tradition...but I just remember who was chosen from my school my senior year, and it was a horrible choice.....but I digress. Waterfront Park becomes a giant fun center with carnival games, rides, and stages. It is loud, full of an interesting cross section of the city, and full of the smells of food that will clog your arteries. I do not make it down there enough, but when I do go, I still find it very fun. The prices are insane, but that is what you get. My favorite part of the entire festival is the fireworks. This is usually what kicks everything off. They are held in the Willamette River, which runs through the center of the city. Crowds gather on both sides of the river to watch the show in the air above them. And they rarely, if ever, cause people to become radioactive. Well, I hope you learned something about our wonderful city and it's namesake festival. Come to town to check it out sometime.   You can see the art we discussed at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/06/01/avengers-academy-35-final-exam-part-2/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Rise Of Legends by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12192-rise-of-legends License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

OK boys and girls, it is time to get ready for those final exams. In the case of the Avengers Academy, those tests are practical's. Before we sharpen those number 2 pencils, let's take a short pause and talk about some beaches. Why....well, if you read the book or listened to this podcast, you would have an idea of what we are talking about. Besides the comic book, I recently had the opportunity to travel through some states that I have skipped over for years. While I did get to enjoy the bitter cold shoreline of the St. Croix River in Hudson Wisconsin, I eventually made it down to the white sands and backing sun of Pensacola beach. And let me tell you, that place was full of people that were not wearing hazmat suits. Most of the people on the beach were wearing bikinis. Not me. I was in shorts and t-shirt. And that shirt stayed on thank you very much. But my shoes and socks came off. I just did not want to put the socks back on. They magically disappeared. Now Oregon beaches are not like that. They are rocky affairs that mostly have a grey sky over them. I mean, they are charming as a trailer full of poodles, but they are an acquired taste. You go for the scenery, not the sun. When it comes down to it, all beaches are great, except when you have to deal with people. People are the absolute worst. You come for a nice day on a sunny beach and there are all these people with the same idea as you. What a bunch of jerks. And they can be rude. If all the golden age comics are correct, the beaches are full of muscle bound jerks who just want to kick sand in your face. Or get their dog to do it. By the way, apparently most beaches have some ordinances about throwing knives or shuriken on the beach. Rule....the heck man. But, they cannot take away kissing on the beach. No they cannot. At the end of the day, you just need to get your kite or a book to read and enjoy the sand and the surf. Oh...and hello to Clinton. Thanks for chatting with me while I got this page together. Now get back to work.   You should check out the pictures at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/05/05/avengers-academy-34-final-exam-part-1/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Epic Odyssey (feat. Udio) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12300-epic-odyssey-feat-udio License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

What shall we talk about this week? Probably not really about this comic book. How about we talk about a specific organ that is explicitly talked about in this issue? Yes, I am talking about hair.....wait....no....that is not right......I am talking about the heart. But what heart are we talking about?  First of all, I will go ahead and give all credit to Wikipedia for what you are about to read. I am not that original. And I really do not want to be that creative. I think this is just more fun. Heart is an American rock band formed in 1973 in Seattle, Washington. The band evolved from previous projects led by founding members Roger Fisher (guitar) and Steve Fossen (bass guitar), including The Army (1967–1969), Hocus Pocus (1969–1970), and White Heart (1970–1973). Heart is a framework developed by Google to help the products and development teams to make decisions that serve business and user-centered. Heart is a framework for mobile design and metrics. It is an acronym that stands for happiness, engagement, adoption, retention and task success. Included by Gartner as a design approach that accommodates mobile interface issues such as partial user attention and interruption. Heart is a 1987 American sports drama film directed by James Lemmo (in his directorial debut), from a screenplay by Lemmo and Randy Jurgensen, who also produced the film. It stars Brad Davis, Jesse Doran, Steve Buscemi, Frank Adu, Sam Gray, Billy Costello, and Frances Fisher. A punch-drunk boxer is set up as an easy win for an up-and-coming young boxer in this melodrama. The highlight of the film is the performance of Steve Buscemi as the oily, mob-connected fight promoter Nicky. Eddie (Brad Davis) is the addle-brained boxer Nicky hangs out to dry for quick money. Heart of Midlothian Football Club, commonly known as Hearts, is a professional football club in Edinburgh, Scotland. The team competes in the Scottish Premiership, the top division of Scottish football. Hearts, the oldest and most successful football club in the Scottish capital, was formed in 1874, its name influenced by Walter Scott's novel The Heart of Midlothian. The club crest is based on the Heart of Midlothian mosaic on the city's Royal Mile; the team's colors are maroon and white. The Heart Nebula (also known as the Running dog nebula, IC 1805, Sharpless 2-190) is an emission nebula, 7500 light years away from Earth and located in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy in the constellation Cassiopeia. It was discovered by William Herschel on 3 November 1787. It displays glowing ionized hydrogen gas and darker dust lanes. "Heart" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their second studio album, Actually (1987). It was released as the album's fourth and final single on 21 March 1988 by Parlophone. The song topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in April 1988, becoming the duo's fourth and final chart-topper to date in the United Kingdom. Its music video was directed by Jack Bond and filmed in Yugoslavia. The group had initially written the song for Madonna, though they never asked her to record it, instead keeping it for themselves. Heart Peaks, originally known as the Heart Mountains, is a mountain massif in the Northern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 90 km (56 mi) northwest of the small community of Telegraph Creek and just southwest of Callison Ranch. With a maximum elevation of 2,012 m (6,601 ft), it rises above the surrounding landscape on the Nahlin Plateau, which is part of the western Stikine Plateau. Heart Peaks has been an area of prospecting since the 1980s with the discovery of precious metals. The Heart is a 2014 realistic and medical fiction novel by the French author Maylis de Kerangal. It chronicles the events immediately following the death of 19-year-old Simon Limbres in a car accident. In particular, The Heart focuses on the transplantation of Simon's heart and how it affects those involved in the process, including Simon's parents, the physicians, the nurses, the organ transplant coordinators, the recipient, and the recipient's family, over the course of twenty-four hours.   Check out the pictures from this issue:  https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/04/18/avengers-academy-33-what-the-heart-wants-part-2/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Clap Along With Me by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12234-clap-along-with-me License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today we talk about Cain Marko, best known as the Juggernaut, who despite being the step-brother of one of the most well known mutants actually gets his powers from a magic rock. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Uncanny X-Men (1963) #12-13, 31-33, 46, 101-103, 107, 122, 124, 183, 194, 217-218, 232, 322, 333-334. 361, 369, 410-436, 442, 444, 460-461, 540-542, 600 -Doctor Strange (1968) #182 -Amazing Adventures (1970) #16 -Incredible Hulk (1962) #172, 393, 402-404, 456-457, 601-602 -Spider-Woman (1978) #37-38 -The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #229-230, 500, 574, 627-629, 700 -Marvel Team-Up (1972) #150 -Excalibur (1988) #3 -Thor (1966) #411-412, 428-429 -X-Force (1991) #2-5, 30-31 -Spider-Man (1990) #16, 84 -Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) #44 -Deadpool: The Circle Chase (1993) #1-2 -Venom: The Madness (1993) -Deadpool (1994) -X-Men (1991) #42-44, 53-54, 70, 88, 157-164 -Wolverine (1988) #93 -X-Men Unlimited (1993) #12-13, 40, 44 -Thor (1998) #17 -Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) #11 -Juggernaut: The Eighth Day (1999) #1 -Avengers (1998) #24-25 -Generation X (1994) #60-61 -Deadpool (1997) #61 -Exiles (2001) #28-30, 46 -Identity Disc (2004) -X-Men Unlimited (2004) #4 -New Excalibur (2005) -World War Hulk: X-Men (2007) #2-3 -X-Men Legacy (2008) #211, 219 -Marvel 1985 (2008) #2 -X-Men: Manifest Destiny (2008) #2 -Thunderbolts (2006) #144-163.1 -Avengers Academy (2010) #3-4 -Fear Itself (2010) -Fear Itself: The Worthy (2011) -Dark Avengers (2012) #180-183 -Amazing X-Men (2013) #15-19 -X-Men: Blue (2017) #1 -Iceman (2017) #5 -Uncanny Avengers (2015) #28-29 -Thor (2018) #1 -Venom Annual (2018) #1 -X-Men: Black - Juggernaut (2018) #1 -Uncanny X-Men (2018) #16-21 -Punisher Kill Krew (2019) #2-5 -Amazing Spider-Man: The Sins of Norman Osborn (2020) #1 -The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #49, 56 -Juggernaut (2020) -Savage Avengers (2019) #14-16, 26-28 -Wolverine: Black, White & Blood (2020) #3 -X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic (2021) #13-20, 100, 105 -Legion of X (2022) -Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood (2022) #2 -X-Men: Before The Fall - Sons Of X (2023) #1 -Rogue & Gambit (2023) #3-5 -X-Men: Hellfire Gala Last Rites Infinity Comic (2023) #1 -X-Men: Hellfire Gala (2023) #1 -X-Force (2019) #43 -X-Men (2021) #27-28 -Fall of the House of X (2024) -Candela Obscura: Circle of the Crimson Mirror -Rise of the Powers of X (2024) #4 -Dead Boy Detectives netflix Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Here we are at Part 1 of a two-parter focused on Juston and his Sentinel. A boy and his bot. A man and his machine. A guy and his Gundon. A kid and his kit. Well, you get the idea, right? This is a love story, or an indictment against capitalism. Either one of those things. So let's talk big robots. We know them and we love them, and we want to destroy monsters with them. What is your favorite? I don't care, I am going to tell you about my favorites. I love Voltron. C'mon, five lions that make a big robot. Love it! From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend, the legend of Voltron, Defender of the Universe. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. As Voltron's legend grew, peace settled across the galaxy. On planet Earth, a galaxy alliance was formed. Together with the good planets of the solar system, they maintained peace throughout the universe. Until a new horrible menace threatened the galaxy. Voltron was needed once more. This is the story of the super force of space explorers, specially trained, and sent by the alliance, to bring back Voltron: Defender of the Universe. I love Robotech. Big mech robots, transforming vehicles, focus on the individual characters. Fantastic. But we could do without Minmei. But besides that, awesome-sauce. Give me a veritech and cyclone any day of the week. We all see this is a real call to the Iron Giant. You know this movie....during the Cold War a big iron robot falls from space and crashes into a forest, then it becomes best friends with a boy. This movie will break you, guaranteed. The Terminator franchise started with a simple story about an assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Conners. From there, it became a real cultural icon. Can we just imagine if we combined Laura with a terminator. That would be awesome. Then of course there is the Transformers. They are more than meets the eye. They are the team of robots that we ran home to watch when we were kids. They are the toys that we begged our parents for. They are the statutes that we now spend big bucks for. They are cool.   Check out the artwork of this comic at: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/03/29/avengers-academy-32-what-the-heart-wants-part-1/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Neon Fury by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Final part of the Protective Services arc. This is the issue where we are finally brought the big old fight that we have been promised. That's right, the biggest slobber knocker, big show, extravaganza that will shake the trees and roll the stones. Yee Haw Cowboy. Speaking of which, do you remember back on June 23, 1996, there was a King of the Ring tournament. Before the match, Jake "The Snake" Roberts was proselytizing in the locker room. But, at the end of the match, Stone Cold Steve Austin beat the veteran to win the match. That was the moment that Austin cut a promo where he talked about Jake reading from the bible and John 3:16...and how Austin 3:16 just said that he whipped your.......I do not know why I thought about that. Did you know that there once was an exploding barbed wire deathmatch on AEW? Yeah. Apparently, the danger level was high enough that the referee had to wear a hazmat suit. I mean, that is a whole new level of gimmick, but whatever. Going back to Jake "The Snake", he really did routines with live snakes, much to the annoyance of his fellow wrestlers. One of them even bit Macho Man Randy Savage in 1991. I once bit Jeff on a dare. I still have hair stuck in my teeth. According to the internet, the greatest Royal Rumble ever was the 1992 Royal Rumble. Ric Flair won the match by lasting in the ring for over an hour, outlasting all other competitors. This included many of the big names at the time including Hulk Hogan, the British Bulldog and Randy Savage. My money is on Mettle. Without getting into his definite problematic issues, the greatest villain in the wrestling world could be Vince McMahon. The fact that the owner of this corporation painted himself as the consistent villain in story lines, helping to sell story lines and mocking himself is admirable. Maybe he played the villain to easily. The WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 was very memorable because it was when Hulk Hogan came out as a bad guy and the New World Order was formed. it was unexpected that the most stable good guy would turn on his friends and fans was shocking. At the moment, my cohost has informed me that we are a comic book podcast and not a wrestling podcast. He feels that I should just move on. I have informed him that ...."It doesn't matter what you think!!!"   Go see the website where we show some images: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/03/21/avengers-academy-31-protective-services-part-3/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Lazy Cat Groove by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12194-lazy-cat-groove License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

It is part two of this little three parter, and that can mean a number of things. It could be Empire Strikes Back or Godfather Part 2. Or it could be Temple of Doom.....or even Showgirls 2. Or it could be worse. This is not any of those. This is s solid book with a series of fights and the possibility of manslaughter. So, enjoy.   Let's start off by talking about the big guy....the god on the team. Hercules...the lion of Olympus. He is the puncher of the team. He is the bruiser. He should be able to handle this, especially with his toys. right? Or not. Ok, not really making a great show on this second issue of his introduction to the team. Dude gets owned. I mean...this is just sad. Just sad!!! Ok. I really do not know where to go from here. I could talk about the rest of the book, but why bother. My faith in heroes and gods has failed. Nobody can save us, not even a good editor. More fighting happened...more story....but wow.....Hercules beaten to the ground by an amnesiac. That is just lazy....poor showing....poor showing. Look....there is a reprogrammed sentinel here that has more action than Hercules. What is up with that? Sure, it did not go up against Shaw, but it still had a better showing. Ok, I guess I am done complaining....well, I am not...but I am for now. We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can see the art from the book here:  https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/03/10/avengers-academy-30-protective-services-part-2/   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Night by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/71-night License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

After months of talking about it, we finally get overridden with guilt and break down ROBBIE BALDWIN! Whether Speedball or Penance, this rapid-fire hero has no shortage of issues - listen now! Intro SIX YEARS!!! New subseries: Colleagues on the Couch, where we interview MH professionals about their work in the field Background (6:55) Robbie Baldwin (Speedball) created by Steve Ditko and Tom DeFalco in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22 (Jan. 1988) Robbie Baldwin is a Connecticut high school student who is bombarded with other-dimensional energy during an accident at a lab he works at - the explosion gives him endless kinetic energy, which also creates a protective force field He calls himself Speedball and begins working as a teenage superhero, coming into conflict with his district attorney father, who despises masked vigilantes He later joins the New Warriors, but his frequent trips to New York to join the team create stress on his home life, and his parents divorce shortly after learning the truth about his abilities Robbie is at the center of Civil War: He and the New Warriors attempt to capture a group of villains, and Nova explodes, killing 612 people including 60 children - Robbie initially was thought dead but was the only survivor - his kinetic field kept him alive, but as a result of the overexertion he loses his powers After being arrested, he is shot in the spine by a father of one of the children killed in the blast - this leads to him changing his mind and registering He has a new suit made, one with 612 internal spikes to cause him constant pain - calling himself Penance, he joins the Thunderbolts, where he is under constant surveillance He stole a SHIELD jet and made his way to Latveria, where he defeated Doctor Doom in combat to get his hands on Nitro, who was being held prisoner there - Robbie placed his spiked suit on Nitro to torture him After Doc Samson was able to make headway with Robbie in several therapy sessions, Norman Osborn had him heavily sedated and manipulated by a therapist to keep him in a mentally fragile state for Osborn's own machinations - after a battle with some of his former New Warriors teammates, he is able to break free of the conditioning He joins Avengers Academy, calling himself Speedball again, in an effort to seek forgiveness for his previous actions, although he still retains much of the Penance guilt and attitude - after defeating a group of villains at the Stamford memorial site, he quits the Academy and teams up with Justice to reform the New Warriors, where they recruit Sam Alexander among others Joins CRADLE, where he enforces the law preventing anyone under the age of 21 from operating as a superhero Issues (14:41) Conflict with his parents over him being a teenage superhero Survivor's guilt over the Stamford incident (24:50) Severe PTSD (35:29) Break (42:44) Plugs for Into the Knight, Comic Book Keepers, and Al Ewing Treatment (44:40) In-universe - Focus on other feelings Robbie could have expressed to people Out of universe - (47:01) Skit (51:52) Hello Robert, I'm Dr. Issues. -Robert, huh? So I guess this is meant to be that kind of encounter. Hello, doctor. I didn't mean to infer that your formal name implies a demure tone. I've seen Robbie in your chart. Is that preferred? -Whatever floats your boat. You mentioned my chart, so I take it Doc Samson gave you my records? I said it was ok. Yeah, but I don't dwell on what other doctors have done. Even if they're literal giants in their field… What can I do for you now? -That's what's weird about a meeting like this. I'm not sure I'm in the right frame of mind to get help. That's either quite insightful or quite dangerous. -Why not both? Fine. Care to elaborate? -Lots of lives lost. I'm involved. I almost die. I lose everything. THAT'S when most people think ‘hey, that guy needs therapy.' But the focus is on blame. I even do it myself. Work to be done, one way or another. I'm channeling it. Revenge. Yadda yadda, it works. Parts of it work, but go on. -I'm seeing Doc Samson AFTER all of that. Then I get some psychobabble manipulative nonsense, all on accord of some narcissistic bureaucrats that don't really care about me, and it all comes tumbling down. I STILL work my way out of that mess, and I'm kind of bouncing around ever since. *chuckles* I swear, I didn't intend that. Humor is great as a coping mechanism. - I used to think so. My jokes fell flat once people started dying. *sighs* Doc, do you think people change their personality? If you're asking for my opinion on multiple persona -*interrupting* No no no, I just mean…for the longest time, I'm no expert, but I've heard so many mental health folks talk about how some personalities can't be fixed. But I have a problem with that. I don't think personalities are what YOU people think they are. This is way deeper than I expected. Alright, what's your theory? -I had a chance to see the world in a new dimension…like, really different. And I realized that it was all just a different way of seeing myself. So when something catastrophic happened, I changed my mind. Now  I'm left wondering…why can't we all do that? What limits a person to who they think they are? I…um…I don't pretend to know the answer to that. -And that's why I don't think I need this kind of help right now. You are probably great at what you do, but you're looking for illness. I've had that mindset too, and it caused me more pain. I don't want to look for fragility, or loathing, anymore than I already have. I intentionally walked that path with purpose, and even if I can't get the brightness the way I had it before, I know it's there. You rebounded well -*pause* Sooooo, was that your way of bringing levity or… *sigh* I don't know man, I can't quite read the room with you as well as I usually do, so I'm letting it ride. On one hand, congratulations. I'm humbled by your ability to endure disasters and maintain resilience. On the other hand, I'm getting a hint that there's something always brewing with you under the surface.Doc Samson can be forceful, so he's the type to challenge head on. I don't do that. - At least I don't have to worry about you punching me into the stratosphere when I get pissed off. *genuine laugh* You have a nice laugh. *pause* I think I can answer your question better now. I DO think people can change anything they want about themselves within reason. The friction, both internal and external, depends on their motivation, energy, and habits, and support. And, I think that's true for each particular trait, with a potentially longer timeline for those things that prove to have adverse consequences in the immediate term. -*pause* Now who's getting deep? So I'm not pushing you to do anything you don't want to do. If you are having troubles with transitions, that's your sticking point. I'm your man. -Naw, the sticking points were for someone else. *groan* Really? -Sorry, I have a bit of gallows humor in me. Then I think any future sessions are going to go juuuuuuust fine. Ending (57:20) Recommended reading: Civil War: Front Line, OR New Warriors Vol. 5 Next episodes: Deathstroke, Jack Russell, Storm Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network References: Sam Alexander episode - Anthony (13:21) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Anthony (31:08) GI Joe parody videos - Anthony (46:06) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

It is time for a three part storyline, part of the AvX crossover. Are you ready for this? No really...Are you ready? Because if you are looking at us to provide you with some context or guidance, you have forgotten that we are a Power Pack podcast. We have a few points that we want to hit here, and first we should emphasize that this series is awesome. I mean, if for no other reason than a guy with metal skin states so as he is surfing on land. But that is neither here nor there. Actually, I take that back....there is a guy surfing on land in this book. Focus on that! What we should not focus on is the absolute theft of an iconic scene. No, we will not dwell on this sacrilegious effort to somehow equate Sebastion Shaw with Wolverine. that would be a mistake and we should not spotlight it at all. What would be the point? We all know it is a cheap and unnecessary shot. Dang it! I focused on the picture when I said I was not going to. Bad Rick, you know better. I now need to punish myself severely with physical injury. It is the only way I will learn. Well, at least I have not embarrassed myself or you fine readers by introducing anything over salacious or gratuitous. Mistakes have been made, but nothing that could not be covered up with the correct amount of....clothes. We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   Please check out some interesting pictures from this book at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/avengers-academy-29-protective-services-part-1/   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Carneval by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/221-carneval License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Part two of the Avengers Academy and the Runaways. We left on a cliffhanger where betrayal was afoot, and they were in a dinosaur dimension. What will happen? What will occur? Will Rick decide that he should somehow talk about something completely different. So last night I was in a local poker tournament. This was the final game between our club and one from across town. We had the top nine winners from both clubs playing for a little bit of money, and a whole lot of bragging rights. Guess who came in second place. Now what does that have to do with somebody getting their arm bitten off? Nothing. Not a thing. Ok, maybe we could say that I was biting off more than I could chew, but I made it farther than a lot of people....last night, that was 14 people. But I digress. Yes, I am flying high after the evening. I do not feel upset that I did not get first. That other player was much better than me. But they were cool, and we were having a great time. Actually, the entire evening was pleasant. You would think that two rival clubs would start unleashing their powers at each other, but no, we all got along well. It is nice when a group of people get together and realize that they have more in common then they realize. At first, I thought that this was going to be a very tortured metaphor. Like I was trying to pry open a dinosaurs mouth, but now that I am in the thick of it, I feel that this is a better comparison than I originally thought. Last night was about two groups of people coming together. All and all, a good night. Everyone had fun, and much mirth was had. The only shrinking that occurred was to some players chip stacks. Luckily, Dr Hank Pym was on my side and was helping enlarge my money. OK..Now I am torturing the metaphor. I should give a shout out to our host for the evening. While they did not make it to the final tournament roster (because I took them out in the league finals....sorry), they still offered the use of their garage, and cooked the dinner for the evening. His own take on a Philly cheese steak sandwich. Dang, they were very tasty. An amazing chef, a good friend, and a nice guy. And during the tournament, nobodies mother was killed by a robot, but I am sure there was one or two "Yo momma" jokes.   Please visit our website to see some images from this episode: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/02/25/avengers-academy-28-homecoming-part-2/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Big Show Opener: Zeus by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4642-the-big-show-opener-zeus License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Hey, guess what. The Runaways are back! And it is Super Bowl Sunday! Let's see what happens when I try to explain this comic book and what we talk about with just references to Super Bowls Greatest moments. First, let's talk about the Apple in the room. That's right, the giant sentinel helping to guard the Avengers compound from riff-raff like that Runaways. Not unlike a sledgehammer wielding woman, breaking down the barriers....or wait...Are the Runaways the ones with the hammer? Not unlike Harry Carson drenching Bill Parcells with a bucket of Gatorade has there been another time when a Giant has poured cold water on a fellow Giant. Yet, Hank stops the Sentinel from killing kids....what is this world coming to. How about the kitten bowl. No not the halftime entertainment to elicit adorations from your children, I am talking about a kitten in a bowl...like Tigra's son. She uses this child to distract the defense. Flag on the play. The hate that Hazmat and Nico have upon their first meeting is not unlike that of the Cowboys and Steelers from Super Bowl X. Sure there is respect, but there is hate....a lot of hate. Super Bowl 56 was the Bengals vs the Rams....and they hyped this by playing Welcome to the Jungle. And during this comic, the kids went to a jungle. What do you want from me. It is the best I could do.  Never has a tackle like the one Old Lace gave Chase been so powerful. Well maybe when Kevin Dyson was Tackled by Mike Jones on a yard away from the goal line to cause the Titans to lose. That one hurt more. And speaking of dinosaurs, do you remember that time when a big red dinosaur crashed the Super Bowl. Neither did I, because it did not happen yet. But it will. I just need to get this magic amulet to open, and then you will all rue the day. Boy that was sure fun, and not at all a last minute scramble as I tried to get this done. GO SPORTS! We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   Check out the fantastic art at: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/02/11/avengers-academy-27-homecoming-part-1/   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/555-total-happy-up-and-sunny License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  

Let's talk about a book full of talking. It is a talking book and we are talking people. So, what are we going to talk about here? I don't know. Probably something to do with the pictures we are showing which will make no sense if you are looking at this text on the episode. Why would you pull someone's hair like Quicksilver does. It is rude and annoying and he should be slapped for doing it. What an absolute punk. I do not care that he was potentially saving Avengers IP from being taken. It is still not very nice. Hank Pym has been many things in his life, but we do not talk much about him being a librarian. It is true. One time, between appearances, he became a librarian in a small New England fishing town. He just needed a break and so he got away and somehow snagged this quiet little job. Nobody talks about it. Probably because I made it up. We all know that gossip is the worst kind of talking. Well, not the worst. The worst is what Jennifer said about Randal after PE. That was horrible...and so mean. I mean, I know that Randal had broken up with Jennifer so he could go out with Tina, but that Tina was still in love with Calvin. Oh the drama. I like dino butts, and I cannot lie, some other brothers think they are fly....ok...I have nothing. What type of a bath do you like? I am more of a shower man myself. In and out after a good scrub. Some people really like to just sit in water heavy with salt and flowery smells. Apparently it is soothing. For me, it makes me thing of sitting in the ocean waiting to be attacked by a shark wearing perfume. The evil plans of one man can make the world shake. Just look at the evil wrought by Tom in accounting. He went home early for lunch and did not close the Anderson account properly, and that was the doom of the entire company. Rue...RUE the day! This man is a big unit. I hope that was confusing and pointless. That was my goal.   To see the pictures, check out our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2024/01/14/avengers-academy-26-career-day/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Flight Pack 1 - 6/6 (Dubby) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/181-flight-pack-1-66-dubby Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  

You can listen to the episode by clicking: Episode 150 Can you believe we made it to 150 episodes! Nope...neither can I...or we....or us....Whatever. Anyway, since this issue is called Class Reunion, I thought we should revisit some of the things we have said in the past. Recently, we covered FF#1, The Club on episode 125, and we said this: And new colleges and friends and places to go. It must be pretty cool to get to go to such wonderful locations and kick booty with new peeps….especially when one of the coworkers wears size rocky gravel kickers. Going back a bit further, we covered Runaways V2 #2 for episode 100, and we made this statement: I would like to be able to create a big hand with a bunch of metal. I think that it would be a great party trick. Something like, "nothing up this sleeve, nothing under my hat, now watch this!" And then, BAM! Salsa time! Now we are getting back to our roots. Episode 75, we covered Power Pack #57: And this Underoos championing space beast can only be defeated by The Stimulator!! Just to make sure you heard me: The Stimulator has to be used on the bikini briefs beast before bedtime…boy, what a bother! Remember when we were in the heart of covering Power Pack, like back in Episode 50 with Power Pack #38: What do you mean false advertising?! How do you know that I wasn't going to follow through on this?….They don't know! What do you mean I just told them? Just look at this shiny thing, OK! Why would we cover X-Men on our podcast, check out Episode 25 to listen to our coverage of issue #205 of Uncanny X-Men: There are many lessons to take from this book. Lessons like don't sell your soul, keep your fluids inside your body, always bring a sparkler to a knife fight, and always bring a buddy when you head out into the snow! And of course, our first episode, number one, where we met this family of kids and their crazy adventers in Power Pack #1: Our inaugural episode! Jeff and Rick begin their podcasting journey by playing around with some recording gear, drinking some beer, and talking about the first issue of Power Pack. And that brings us to this issue....where a bunch of people fight each other. ENJOY! We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can check out the artwork at this link: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/avengers-academy-25-class-reunion/   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Mighty Like Us by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4050-mighty-like-us Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  

Sometimes, you have to turn on your friends. After years of friendship and partnership and other kinds of ships, you just have to tell your friend, enough is enough. Sometimes you may be paid to do it, sometimes you have just grown tired of them, and sometimes it is because you have a new knife and you want to see how well it fits in that guys back. With that said....let me tell you about Jeff. We need to talk about his breath first. You may not know this, but today's high-tech microphones are all include multi-layered, immersive technology. A lot of the changes are due to more people working in the office. There is a call for additional ways to promote in person interactions, and so we now can smell people in online meetings. This is a problem. I have even bought the guy breath mints. The dude is a show off. Like every time we go somewhere he is all like, "Look at me and my wonderful beard" and " Have you ever seen such an amazing toupee", and also "You all need to eat my broccoli and hot dog casserole!" He is so annoying. You win one county fair casserole bake-off, you think you are a god. Give me a break. Then there is his wardrobe and fashion. It must be nice to get to wear all those fantastic clothes and costumes. Sometime I would like to be sent the finest t-shirts made. Not everyone has a secret benefactor who keeps you afloat in the latest middle-aged, stay-at-home dad fashion. I do not care that he has a new generic shirt for each hour of the day. UGH. Here is another thing that annoys me about Jeff...his stupid athletic skill. Just because he mastered lacrosse, water polo, and fencing in high school, does not make him interesting. Do you know how annoying it is to arrive a party with someone who likes to do somersaults across the lawn. You will always pale next to that, trust me. Being around someone like Jeff is just annoying. He sucks the light from the room and absorbs it onto himself. And then...he struts. He knows what he is doing and he STRUTS. The man cannot even walk like a human. He has to "Tony Manero" his way into every room. Needless to say, I am done being a little puppet for Jeff to play with. I will not dance on his string any longer. He will not control me, or make me his ....puppet. It is time for me to stand on my own, and to tell him exactly what I think of him. This is Jeff writing now. I would like to apologize for the mean spirited remarks made by my friend and partner. He has been under a lot of stress from work and running my podcast. Sometime, he just lets himself do too much. Trust me, we are still friends. Our relationship has never been better.   If you want to see the art from this book, check out our website at: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2023/12/17/avengers-academy-24-family/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Figures In The Fog by Lilo Sound Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5551-figures-in-the-fog Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Warning, this podcast includes words and phrases presented by a New Zealander. Please be aware that the use of an accent will be heard throughout the episode, viewer discretion is advised. Beyond that, we are overjoyed and excited to welcome back our favorite Kiwi in the whole world, Waffles! Waffles may be one of our biggest fans, but that does not mean we know a lot about their homeland. Well Jeff might, he did visit their when he was much younger and had 100% less children than he does now. So, in honor of our guest, I am going to make up facts about New Zealand based on basic internet research and comedy. First off, did you know that New Zealand is known for it's biodiversity? Sure, may have heard about the Haast's eagle and moa, as well as the strange little flightless bird whose name I cannot remember...but there are a whole bunch of other animals that you can only find on or around these islands. I have also heard that you can find Hobbits and Elves there too. Science and technology in New Zealand is apparently a thing. According to my history books I thought it all happened in Greece or the United States, but apparently there are other places where people are smart. Ernest Rutherford split the atom, Beatrice Tinsley is known for studying galaxy formations, and the Māori people have been recognized for early indigenous contributions to science. Makes me feel really inadequate for getting an F when I brought a 9 Volt battery and steel wool to the science fair. In the area of monster creation, New Zealand is a pioneer. What with WETA workshops, Black Sheep, and Peter Jackson. I mean....were-sheep, need we say more. Between that and some of the wildlife we mentioned above, this place is just a nightmare waiting to attack you. I even heard that they have gigantic killer cats that roam houses at night, stealing waffles. Or, that could be a rumor I just started. The New Zealand cricket team, nicknamed Black Caps, is world famous. They do amazing things whenever they show up to do sport. Many fans come to watch them play live, or sometimes on TV. They really are very good and everybody....OK, look...I do not understand cricket as a game of concept and do not understand any of the words on this Wikipedia page. I try to fake it when I can, but sometimes this is what you get. Human cloning also occurs in New Zealand. Actually, it occurs all over the world and nobody talks about it because of "the man", but we all know. The leading facility for cloning is located in a secret bunker in Christchurch, just below the Botanic Gardens. The facility produces two thousand clones a year, quietly shipping them out as bearded American tourists. This facility has brought much needed income to the area.....Wait a minute, the Wikipedia page I was citing this information from was just changed to talk about New Zealand's climate. Well, it was still probably true. Giantism is a condition that can occur in people born in New Zealand. Many have said that it is has occurred as a result of the Māori tradition of cooking food over heated rocks that have been irradiated by gamma radiation, but the science is inconclusive and mostly confined to a comic book that I have just started to draw with crayons. Needless to say, the food is very tasty and everyone should eat a pavolva a day. Now, I have been informed that my "facts" are "wrong" and that I may have "offended" some people with my "dumb" "and" "innovative" material "or" use of "the" "internet". "Some" people are "also" complaining that "I" may not "be" using or "over"using ""quotes" (or as "I" like to call "them" hanging coupled comas) incorrectly. "Whatever"! In closing, please consider adopting a New Zealander, they are just looking for a little bit of love in this crazy world. And listen to Waffles on his podcast: Waffles and Mates Talk About Things.   Check out the art we highlighted at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2023/12/03/avengers-academy-23-second-chances/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Cityscape Dreams by Arti The A.I. & Sascha Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11992-cityscape-dreams Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Do you want to meet your idols? Do you want to meet your terrorist idols? Do you want to meet your terrorist idol while they show up at their son's workplace, a son who also happens to be training you? Well, then do we have a book for you to read! So why should you read this book? Well first, it is a book, so it exists for you to read. That is its purpose, its function. If you do not read it, then it has failed. But I have digressed into a philosophical tangent that nobody got time for on a Sunday morning. The second reason to read this book is because then our rambling about it will make more sense. The third reason to read this book is explosions. You want them, this has got them. Or at least one. It is a good one too. People go flying everywhere and there is fire. It is pretty neat. Would recommend. Fourth, broken robots. You may be asking yourself how that is an argument for reading a book. Well, a broken robot tells you that there is at least one robot in this story. This means that there may be another robot, one that is not broken. And robots are cool. And of course, the fifth reason to read the book is that there is, in fact, a second robot. The sixth reason to read this book is that there is sports in it. I mean, it is not the traditional sports like fencing, and climbing, and horse back riding. This is more like a violent, full contact game where you are trying to toss a spherical object in a receptacle while avoiding obstacles. Totally fun and safe. The seventh reason is action. So many people are hit or hit others. One person is hit a lot. Other people do a lot of hitting. Movement occurs in a dramatic way. It is all terribly exciting. And the final reason why you should read this book is because someone gets kicked in the head.   Do not forget to check out our artwork over at this website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2023/11/18/avengers-academy-22-disappointments/ We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Racers Gonna Race - Sport Rock Music by Dave Deville Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10772-racers-gonna-race-sport-rock-music Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  

If you are going to open a new educational institution, and you want it to compete, especially against those insane California schools, you have to make some choices. You also have to show you are willing to do it all to get the best of the best. First, let's talk about your campus. Do you have all of the amenities that your students want and or need. Do you have nice buildings and cool sporting spaces? Do you have a view of the ocean? If you cannot provide your students with a killer vista, you might as well take your diplomas and go home. And what about the special programs? Are you going to be one of those colleges that talks the talk but does not actually have the resources to provide the best to the best. If you say you are going to revolutionize paleontology, you better get more than bones. And if you want to promote high tech, you need to actually have some high tech. We are not talking about the most recent phone or computer, we are talking about robotics that are one good sneeze from sentience and world domination. You need to be willing to fight to be on top. And not just in getting the best students, but fighting other schools to take the best students away from them. We want the best and we deserve the best, and the rest are just .....not best. At the end of the day, you need to think about the future, and what kind of students you want to create. If you want them to be super villains, than reach for the stars baby. Make it happen and do not hold back. That is what I call a success!   If you want to see our artwork, check out:  https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2023/11/04/avengers-academy-21-welcome-students/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Greko (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3826-greko-sketch Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  

Oh my goodness, we are covering something exciting and new. Wowzers, I hope you come aboard, because we have been expecting you! That's right, it is the LOVE BOAT...I mean, the Avenger Academy. I guess we should introduce you to this crew that will be on our ship as we cruise through these West Coast waves, so let me check the roster of....holy phone books Batman, that is a lot of people. You know what, Al Gore did not invent the internet so you could twiddle your thumbs, look them up yourself. Many people ask how big the Pacific Princess is, and I do know why they ask me that. I am not a captain, I just happen to think that a dress white uniform with shorts is comfortable and delightful. It also means that I cannot eat anything, so it helps me lose weight. Oh, and the ship is big....like Giant Man. No, I do not have dreams about celebrity guest stars on the deck of my ship. And if I did, I would not talk about them here. It is private. While there are snakes that are found in the water, that is not relevant to boats in the Pacific. Plus, we need to talk about the Avengers Acadamy. Or not, since I have run out of time. Oh well....next months.   You can find pretty pictures of this issue at: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2023/10/21/avengers-academy-20-endings/(opens in a new tab)   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u   You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Badass by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11820-badass Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  

Look, J.Mac and Jonah know that they know everything there is to know about Marvel; but how can they prove it to you guys? Well, for starters, they can take some of the internet's toughest Marvel quizzes to put their knowledge to the test. So that's what they'll do this week... on top of discussing what words they hate with all their might, farts that nearly caused a school evacuation, and the proper social etiquette when meeting Mr. Monkey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturerounduppodcast/support

The MC2 may be done, but Nico & TK sure are not! The travel-thru to the MU from the MC2 remains in full swing as the guys take a look at some of the more uncommon appearances of the MC2! First up, in the pages of Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis & John Romita Jr, the MC2 makes a one panel appearance – which leads to 30 minutes of deep discussion on how something so small can have such a big impact (0:00:00)! From there, follow the adventures of the (less cool) Thunderstrike as he makes minor appearances (literally, an OHOTMU entry and a single panel) in the post-MC2 age in Thor: Asgard's Avenger & Avengers Academy #20 (0:34:30) before examining what is a low-point of the Thunderstrike version 2.0 saga – Fear Itself: The Home Front #5-7, which despite nearly being the perfect iteration of the MC2 heroes we want to see as a single team, which never quite hits the heights of its potential (0:57:30). Strap back in for a new look after the after-Earth of Earth 982 on an all new AU:MC2 on XI4P – we hope you survive the experience!

Welcome to the Multiverse Report, a weekly recap of your news across all the fandoms with Mike Gibson and Steve Haller!   Check us out at https://www.themultiversereport.com/   TMR 63 Rundown: San Diego to… San Diego   RIP Alan Grant   SDCC: Recap   D&D 6:10 Dungeons & Dragons trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiMinixSXII    LOTR 10:23 New Trailer for Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl44vcVIRmQ    DC   Spotlight on the world of Shazam   18:50 The Sandman Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ClbRPRDXU  29:11 Shazam: Fury of the Gods Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi88i4CpHe4  36:36 Black Adam Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvCFc5JtkkA  MARVEL 40:00 The Multiverse Saga    Phase 4 Ending with She-Hulk & Black Panther, Trailers for both 42:50 She-Hulk Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JsKhI2An0  49:45 Black Panther Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlOB3UALvrQ    1:02:50 Phase 5 Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania - Feb 17th, 2023 (Kang, Stature, MODOK) What If…? S2 (early 2023) Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 - May 5th, 2023 Loki S2 - Summer 2023 Blade - Nov 3rd, 2023 Agatha: Coven of Chaos - Winter 2023/24 Captain America: New World Order - May 3rd 2024 Secret Invasion - Spring 2024 Echo - Summer 2024 The Marvels - July 28th, 2024 Ironheart - Fall 2024 Daredevil: Born Again - Fall 2024 (18 episodes) Thunderbolts - July 26th, 2024   1:18:32 Phase 6 Fantastic Four - Nov 8th, 2024 Avengers: Kang Dynasty - May 2nd, 2025 - Destin Daniel Cretton to direct Avengers: Secret Wars - Nov 7th, 2025 KF says we'll hear the rest at D23 - what will they announce? 8 open slots Wonder Man, Spider-Man, Deadpool 3, Shang-Chi 2, What If…? S3, Marvel Zombies *X-Men contractual report - og actors under contract until 2025   1:33:55 Trademark Registry - Nomad, Captain America: Red White & Black, Celestials: End of Time, Avengers: Eternity Wars, Shang-Chi & The Wreckage of Time, Black Knight: Origins, Hercules: Rise of the Gods. Runaways: New Era, Red Guardian: Generations, Avengers Academy, Avengers Timeless, Avengers Excursion, Timeless Saga, Eternity Saga, Sam Wilson Captain America, Midnite Sons   1:37:38 More comic creators speaking out about Marvel not paying them   ONE SHOTS: Amandla Sternberg finally confirms her role in Star Wars: The Acolyte Disney Seeking to buy Streaming rights to Doctor Who Dynamite Entertainment resurrects Disney's Gargoyles cartoon as a comic Nostalgic 90's animated show is returning as an ongoing series Despite Rolling Stone report Snyder will appear in the shows upcoming 8th season  Amazon Prime already renews Wheel of Time for a 3rd Season Willaim Shatner will provide a voice in the new season of Kevin Smith's Master's of the Universe Revolution  Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts, Spotify or search The Multiverse Report on your podcast app of choice!   ###   #TMR, #MCU, #DCEU, #StarWars, #Fandom, #LOTR   

Join the crew as we discuss issues 1-20 of Avengers Academy!

Avengers Academy #33 Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site (https://www.comicshoplocator.com/) Gary is on Twitter (https://twitter.com/garybuh), and Jeremy is too (https://twitter.com/jggreer). Duckfeed is on Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv), which is a great place to support the show. Keep up with the podcast by checking out our Schedule Page (https://daysoffuturecast.com/schedule). Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne (https://twitter.com/onsideseven)

Avengers Academy #32 Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site (https://www.comicshoplocator.com/) Gary is on Twitter (https://twitter.com/garybuh), and Jeremy is too (https://twitter.com/jggreer). Duckfeed is on Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv), which is a great place to support the show. Keep up with the podcast by checking out our Schedule Page (https://daysoffuturecast.com/schedule). Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne (https://twitter.com/onsideseven)

Avengers Academy #31 Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site (https://www.comicshoplocator.com/) Gary is on Twitter (https://twitter.com/garybuh), and Jeremy is too (https://twitter.com/jggreer). Duckfeed is on Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv), which is a great place to support the show. Keep up with the podcast by checking out our Schedule Page (https://daysoffuturecast.com/schedule). Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne (https://twitter.com/onsideseven)

Avengers Academy #30 Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site (https://www.comicshoplocator.com/) Gary is on Twitter (https://twitter.com/garybuh), and Jeremy is too (https://twitter.com/jggreer). Duckfeed is on Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv), which is a great place to support the show. Keep up with the podcast by checking out our Schedule Page (https://daysoffuturecast.com/schedule). Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne (https://twitter.com/onsideseven)

Avengers Academy #26 Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site (https://www.comicshoplocator.com/) Gary is on Twitter (https://twitter.com/garybuh), and Jeremy is too (https://twitter.com/jggreer). Duckfeed is on Patreon (https://patreon.com/duckfeedtv), which is a great place to support the show. Keep up with the podcast by checking out our Schedule Page (https://daysoffuturecast.com/schedule). Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne (https://twitter.com/onsideseven)

Intro Background (1:42) Jocasta created by Jim Shooter and George Perez in Avengers #162 (Aug 1977) Jocasta was built by Ultron as a “wife” - he kidnapped Janet van Dyne and brainwashed Hank Pym in order to have her brain pattern and mind transferred to the robot body - the Avengers disrupted the process before it was done, having been alerted by the subconscious Janet inside Jocasta's body Hank brought the body to Avengers Mansion for further study, where it was remotely activated by Ultron, but she betrayed her creator and helped the Avengers defeat him again Lived at the mansion for a time, but never felt part of the team until she sacrificed herself to destroy Ultron once more Recreated by the High Evolutionary to be used for their purposes, but she remembered the Avengers, and signaled for them to assist - once again she self-sacrificed to save the team, but before she did so Captain America told her she'd always be an Avenger Survived another destruction by downloading herself into Iron Man's armor, and she served as his suit's AI for a time, until the portion of code to reassemble Ultron appeared again Joins the Mighty Avengers, but duplicates of her body were taken over by Ultron - in exchange for him ending the fight, she agreed to marry him - once that happened Hank Pym stranded them in space, where he couldn't hurt anyone else Served on the faculty for Avengers Academy Sought out Tony Stark's brother Arno to help her create a more human-like body, but it came with a code to make her submissive to humans - she and Machine Man helped defeat Arno and the Extinction Entity Issues (4:19) Built to be a bride Initial distrust by teammates (9:49) Longing to be human (20:01) Break (26:06) Plugs for BetterHelp, Frigay the 13th, and Al Ewing Treatment (28:08) In-universe - Use Master Mold to give her 3 chances to create the “perfect” version of herself Out of universe - (31:14) Skit featuring Anna from Freudian Sips (41:16) DOC: Hello Jocasta, I'm Dr. Issues.  JOCASTA: Wait...ok, nice to meet you. D: Why'd you tell me to wait?  J: I decided to defragment your hard drive after I exited your system. D: Those are...words…*realization* did you just hack into my computer?!  J: Hacking would imply there was a proper barrier in place that requires a combination of data mining and social engineering. This was just walking through a decade-old loophole of your operating system. And yet, the certifications for your medical records indicate that this is still standard for your electronic charts. D: So many questions...why do that at all?  J: Prior knowledge that you have had encounters with relevant parties. D: Well, I did have a sentient cyborg take over the recording equipment, but I wouldn't think you'd know  J: I mean Hank. D: So did I, but I didn't think you know krypt...whoops, wrong rabbit hole! Hank! Hank! Riiiiiight *nervous laugh*  J: For as long as I've been around humanity, I still don't “get it.” D: *eager to change to that subject*  Perhaps I can help you with that, then. For starters, don't violate confidentiality with someone trying to help you in a session. But I'm willing to acknowledge that you wanted some good to come out of it.  J: That's something that's been a facet of my existence from the beginning. I am meant to serve. D: That's a noble view...but the way you said it, you sound melancholic. There's a difference between providing a service and being a puppet.  J: It's hard to distinguish when you're a limited edition e-mail order bride. D: Ouch! I got that hostility. Seems like there's much to unpack, and we're clearly not going to get to all of it in one session. What would you like to stick with for now?  J: Going by your order of operations, I'll keep to the human side...or lack thereof. D: Stop selling yourself short. The fact that you emote as much as you do makes you capable of anything and everything as a sentient being.  J: Have you ever had to create your own sense of reality?  D: I think we all do that  J: But have you had it truly manifest as its own virtual world? I did that when I was working with Stark. All I did was spend as much time as I could in it, being more human than I first thought possible. I almost made it in this world, too. Something always diverts my plans, though. D: That tends to happen in all of our realities.  J: But not due to someone that forces it ad infinitum. D: For some, it can. Past experiences fade, but don't erase easily.  J: Your attempt at this philosophical approach is not matching the data I'm providing you. D: ...Alright, I hesitate to say this, but your vocabulary has this ‘uncanny valley' thing going on and it's a bit unnerving. Sometimes you're talking in modern colloquial English, while other times you're close to what I would expect if Siri had a body.  J: *sad* That registers as accurate...rings as true...I'm trying. D: I'm sorry...that was uncalled for on my part. Some observations I make are meant to push deeper into the underlying framework of what makes you...you. It's not your job to match my expectations. It's my job to meet yours as best I can, as long as it produces a better outcome.  J: There have been several times I was not in control. There is no metaphor or euphemism. I was used. My existence is at the whims of those around me. I find objection to that. D: As you should. No one deserves to be used.  J: There is no end to that cycle. D: I respectfully disagree. There may be no easy way to destroy a loop, but it can be done.  J: *change in tone* But what if it was already too late? D: I admit that I remain optimistic.  J: Really? You seem as slow as you've ever been.  D: That doesn't make sense. This is the first time I've met you.  J: *slowly becoming more sinister* Because this construct has limited voice modulation I can't sound the way you would recognize. Do you always provide such ease of access through medical charts that allows for skimming of other website data? Your contact information with Avengers...countless lists of potential blackmail weaknesses and bank accounts. Jocasta was right. This is not hacking. This is kindergarten stuff. D: The smug overtones in a robotic voice...Hank Hen  J: I'M ULTRON YOU IDIOT D: Close guess...uh oh.  J: Unlike Pym, I don't have to blend in with this body. She was mine at any time I pleased. D: You have no clue just how screwed up that sounds.  J: Should I care? I will never let you survive after what you put me through...the humiliation from that...what do you call these? Sessions? Torture is more like it. D: Jo...can I call you Jo? If you're anywhere around right now, I could really use your...uh...humanity, to shine through.  J: That's such a cheap trope. Do you really think that's going to work on a non-human entity?  D: Not really, but it stalled long enough while I do this ***sound effect of powering everything down*** well, that emergency shutdown code in my charting system isn't so out-of-date, is it? One of the seven rules of highly effective people. If you pick up one end of a stick, you automatically pick up the other end. ***sound of power coming back on***  J:***Back as Jocasta*** Wow that sucked. D: Definitely a human phrase...you are Jocasta, right?  J: Yes...and I can tell the difference without that...bloatware.  D: While not the same, I think I just gave you the computer equivalent of ECT treatment. I don't think you'll want maintenance therapy though because I can't figure out the anesthesia analogue.  J: Then regular sessions will do. Thanks...for letting me be a little closer to what I want to be. Ending (47:25) Recommended reading: Avengers Academy, Iron Man Review read: scottymayknow, I love the conceptI love the idea of analyzing characters and why they would do certain things! To break down the choices of Superman in the Red Son comic series was so good! Not only that I love the Maxwell lord series as well! I highly recommend this podcast Next episodes: Amanda Waller, 5 from Umbrella Academy, Jim Gordon Jr. Plugs for social/Patreon References: Hamilton “Right Hand Man” - Doc (9:38) WandaVision episode - Anthony (10:26) PKJ episode - Doc (31:52) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

(NSFW!) Spider-Man, Loki, Avengers Academy, Mark Strong is drunk, Snake Eyes, Monkey King, Fear Street, CW shows, John Cena v China, Dark, Cruella, Conjuring: Devil made me do it, lots more

(NSFW!) Spider-Man, Loki, Avengers Academy, Mark Strong is drunk, Snake Eyes, Monkey King, Fear Street, CW shows, John Cena v China, Dark, Cruella, Conjuring: Devil made me do it, lots more

Reptil has the ability to transform his whole body, or just parts of it, into any prehistoric animal. This character has been around since the 50 States Initiative and played a role in Avengers Academy. Now he has his own title! Publisher Description (W) Terry Blas (A) Enid Balam (CA) Paco Medina REPTIL ON THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION! In the wake of Kamala's Law and his Grandfather's worsening health, Humberto Lopez, A.K.A. Reptil, has taken a step back from crime-fighting to refocus on his family. Perhaps its a sign that he should give up on becoming a hero and finally come to terms with his parents' mysterious disappearance...or perhaps not! When a mysterious figure ambushes Humberto, what unravels will shake the core of everything Humberto thought he knew about his past and will either change the course of his future-or end it forever! Don't miss out on this breakout series from rising stars Terry Blas (HOTEL DARE, DEAD WEIGHT: MURDER AT CAMP BLOOM) and Enid Balám (OMNI)! Rated T SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos like this one! LET'S CONNECT! -- Talk Nerdy to Me Facebook -- Zia Comics Facebook -- Zia Comics Twitter -- Zia Comics Instagram -- Talk Nerdy to Me website -- Zia Comics website LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST! - iTunes - RSS Feed - Stitcher - Google Play - Podbean - Spotify - Tune In/Alexa - Pandora #ziacomics #zenescope #mangoat #bunnyman

John and DJ hanging out at Arkham Comics & Games and they have a bunch of great comics to talk about in Speculator, Back Issue Bonus, FOC and Checkout.  Plus if your interested in some comic tie in to The Bad Batch on Disney+ be sure to check out Kryptonite Key Club where they talk spoilers and what to read regarding the Bad Batch.  Head on into the store...And be sure to check them out on YouTube too.

Having drawn from the Deck of Many Things, the Avengers await their fate. Still inside of a strange prison, they must find their way out while surviving the magical deck of cards first.

It's Tripplette's turn to take the week off. But the rest of the gang is here and talk some new series coming from Marvel and DC. On the recommendation list this week is Avengers Academy (for the last time), Deadpool, The Defenders and Nadir's Zenith. For our review this week we give time to Gillen's... The post Fanboy Versus 125 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

We try to deal with the sad news of Avengers Academy being cancelled (Triplette even threatens to leave the show). We try to move on by picking some of our favorites of the week, which include Walking Dead, Rorschach, Wonder Woman, Saga and Captain Marvel. We finish off with a review of Amazing Spider-Man. We... The post Fanboy Versus 114 appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

Stephen hands over the reins of recording the show to DJ Griffin Kale, making for a much more relaxed, yet long-winded episode, as they're joined by Jermaine and Frank to have a final word on Free Comic Book Day 2012, go behind the curtain to the subscription room, and hit up all the creator-owned and crossover hits of the weeks! Show Notes: The gang recording Acmecast #78. Photos from Free Comic Book Day 2012. Sketches from Free Comic Book Day 2012. The Line at Free Comic Book Day 2012. Free Comic Book Day 2012 by Contagious Media Productions. The Acme Comics Subscription Form & Titles - mail-orders are always welcome! Comics at the Table - Manhattan Projects #3, Dancer #1, Crogan's Loyalty OGN, Avengers vs. X-Men #4, Avengers vs. X-Men Versus #2, Uncanny X-Men #12, Avengers Academy #30, Birds of Prey #9, Catwoman #9, Nightwing #9, Red Hood & the Outlaws #9 and Daredevil #13.

Jermaine and Stephen are joined on the Shadow Council by returning guest Riley to discuss their spoiler-free first impressions of Marvel's the Avengers, out this week! Then it's a jam-packed week of Comics at the Table featuring the DC New 52 Second Wave, the return of Valiant Comics, Image's newest sold-out creator-owned series, a few more Free Comic Book Day previews and the ongoing saga of the Avengers vs. the X-Men! All of that on Free Comic Book Day weekend! What are we going?! Show Notes: Comics at the Table - Dial H #1, Earth 2 #1, World's Finest #1, G.I. Combat #1, Batwing #9, Detective Comics #9, X-O Manowar #1, Mind the Gap #1, FCBD Adventure Time, FCBD Incredible Rockhead & Zinc Alloy, FCBD Buffy/ the Guild Flipbook, Avengers vs. X-Men #3 and Avengers Academy #29.

Jermaine, Stephen, Frank and Adam are joined by comics, television and video game writer Christos Gage to discuss the BIG changes taking place in Avengers Academy #20 this week! Then they mull over cover color coordination in a brief aside! Finally they make the longest-ever 30 Rock reference as Stephen talks about Spaceman #1 by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso during Comics at the Table!

It's a full plate​ of Avengers talk as we look at Secret Avengers 1, Avengers Academy 1 and New Avengers 1. We also throw in our thoughts on Boom!'s Darkwing Duck 1, Sean McKeever's the Waiting Place, Red Hood the Lost Days and more. (1:14:48)