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Tread Merrily 2024 concludes with an episode of Knight Rider called "Silent Knight." While trying to evade the F.L.A.G. Christmas banquet. Michael encounters a young lad who happened to see a bunch of bank robbers transferring their ill-gotten gains from a circus van to an unmarked K-car. He also managed to lift the gold watch one of the robbers stole from the bank manager. Soon, Michael and KITT are the only protection the boy has from the thieves and, oddly enough, himself and his dreams of caravan life. Meanwhile, Devon and April phone in to remind Michael about his obligation to the holiday cheer. Erik and Justin discuss the actual premise of Knight Rider versus what the announcer claims it to be in the intro. They also decide to use the term "Latverian" in lieu of a certain word that was still in use in the 1980s. Sound-a-likes for a trio of popular 1983 songs become an important part of the deliberations. Erik makes mention of an obscure Jon Voight film and partially reviews Kraven the Hunter. Justin blanks on the name of the actor who played Babylon 5's John Sheridan. Erik argues KITT should always be a Trans AM with a Cylon headlight. He also suggests April is a step down from Bonnie. The pair ponder if F.L.A.G. is a paramilitary contractor and Geography Corner centers on the Covina area of Southern California.

MRC returns from hiatus to finish April 1967, going all out of order with Daredevil #27, Fantastic Four #61, Avengers #39, Tales of Suspense #88 with Captain America and Iron Man, and Thor #139! Rocking chair helicopters! Latverian headshop blacklight posters! Thunderboot! Pepper hooves! Kane tech! Colletta really messing this one up! Check it out!

Get to know co-host Latvian Lad as he tells us stories about growing up obsessed with Doom 2099, his favorite X-stories, and being on the set of Days of Future Past!

In this weeks Latverian edition of the Blerd Cave, Ernie & Carter discuss Marvel's next big event for next year, One World Under DOOM. They also discuss the new Thunderbolts and HULK series that will be apart of Dr.Doom's new world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blerdwithoutfear/support

How much did Disney have to pay Robert Downey Jr. to get him back in the MCU saddle as Doctor Doom? A LOT. And the Russos? A LOT. Will it be worth it? Maybe. Depends on how it goes. Fans aren't completely sold on Evil Tony just yet. Oh, and now people are complaining that Disney is "whitewashing" Doctor Doom because RDJ isn't actually Latverian or something... ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Disney paid a significant amount of money to bring back Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU, potentially for a new role in the Multiverse, but there is controversy and mixed reactions from fans. 00:00 Disney paid a lot to bring back RDJ and the Russo Brothers for Avengers doomsday and Secret Wars. 01:48 Disney paid a lot to bring RDJ back to the MCU, potentially breaking a billion or two billion dollars on each movie. 03:23 Disney paid a lot to bring RDJ back to the MCU, but it may cause confusion and undo what happened in endgame. 04:09 Disney paid a lot to bring RDJ back to the MCU, and some fans are not happy about it. 05:47 RDJ might be returning to the MCU as a different character in a different Multiverse, possibly with an adoption storyline. 06:50 Disney paid a lot to bring RDJ back to the MCU, but there's controversy over him playing Victor Von Doom due to accusations of whitewashing. 08:14 Disney paid a lot to get RDJ back in the MCU because Kang was never a popular villain and people were not interested in Jonathan Majors as Kang. 09:36 Disney paid a lot to get RDJ back in the MCU, and the speaker would do it too for half the money. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Marvel #Disney #Hollywood #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech

Welcome to the Home for Wayward OCs! Today's episode features Tanner, Lindsay, and their Marvel multiverse, Earth-6677! We discuss linear time, Lord Byron, The Faustian Queen, and Latverian geography.This episode contains mentions of war, violence, and Nazis.Theme: “Violet” by Podington BearEmail: waywardocpod@gmail.comTwitter and Bluesky: @waywardocpod and #WaywardOCpodNetwork: @cornerpodnet, cornerpodcastnetwork@gmail.com, and cornerpodcastnetwork.tumblr.comChristina (she/her): @cwoodsart on Bluesky and TwitterTanner (they/them): @sparkyupstart on Bluesky and Twitter, sparkyyoungupstart.tumblr.com; Loser Like Me (@LoserLikeMePod), Our Sparks Ignited (@OurSparksPod), Binary Break (@BinaryBreak)Lindsay (she/her): @lindsaym476 on Bluesky and TwitterTheir podcasts: Not If I Reboot You First (@NIIRYFpod), Pokemon Adventures in the Millennium (@pkmn_millennium).Their writing: “The Invaders” on Archive Of Our Own, earth-6677.tumblr.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!NEWSMarvel Comics October 2023 solicitations are here!The death of Moon Knight begins October 18thNew Marvel variant cover program showcases heroes reading top comicsWerewolf Captain America returns in 'Capwolf & the Howling Commandos' #1Marvel scares up 'Crypt of Shadows' #1 anthology for HalloweenNew 'Spine-Tingling Spider-Man' #1 launching October 18th'Superior Spider-Man Returns' October 11th'Rom: The Original Years Omnibus Volume 2' coming June 2024​​'Hack/Slash: Back to School' gets Zoe Thorogood headliningNew details emerge for DSTLRY series 'Gone' by JockArmy of Darkness sequel in the worksA supernatural road war ignites in 'Drive Like Hell' #1Dynamite reveals 'Savage Red Sonja' coming November 2023Digital Comics Platform GlobalComix Announces $6.5M Investment Led By Point72 VenturesMike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo's 'Giant Robot Hellboy' coming October 2023Our Top Books of the WeekDave:A Vicious Circle #2 (Lee Bermejo, Mattson Tomlin)Tales of Titans #1 (Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Javier Rodriguez)Nathan:Hawkgirl #1 (Jadzia Axelrod, Amancay Nahuelpan)Blade #1 (Bryan Hill, Elena Casagrande)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Harley Quinn: Black, White, and Redder #1 (Chip Zdarsky, Kevin Maguire)Dave - Knight Terrors: Superman #1 (Tom Reilly, Josh Williamson)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Hellfire Gala 2023 (Gerry Duggan, Adam Kubert, Luciano Vecchio, Matteo Lolli, Russell Dauterman, Javier Pina, R.B. Silva, Joshua Cassara, Kris Anka, Pepe Larraz)Nathan: Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1 (Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Storm #3 (Russell Dauterman Hellfire Gala Cover)Nathan: Knight Terrors: Angel Breaker #1 (Chuma Hill)Segment: SDCC extravaganza! Eisner Award 2023 winners!Trick-bowling and vigilantism combine in ‘The Holy Roller'DC Comics news:Gotham Panel (Thursday) – Embargoed until 1:45pmPTBatman: Outlaw (new story arc in Detective Comics)Outsiders (new series by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing)(AIPT link) Jim Lee & Friends panel (Friday) – Embargoed until 7:00pmPTBeast World (Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Travis Moore)Superman 30th Anniversary SpecialJustice League vs. Godzilla vs. King Kong (AIPT link) World of Metropolis (Saturday) – Embargoed until 1:30pmPTKneel Before Zod (Joe Casey) Return of Joe Casey to DC Dawn of DC Knight Terrors (Saturday) – Embargoed until 2:45pmPTAmazons Attack (new Josie Campbell series following Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman, not spinning out of)Marvel Comics news:Designing the X-Men: A This Week in Marvel Special Event (Thursday, 7/20, 4:00-5:00pm PT)X-Men Blue: Origins #1 New One-Shot, On Sale November 2023 Written by Si Spurrier, Art by Wilton Santos, Cover by Francis Manapul Asset: Main Cover  THE DEFINITIVE NIGHTCRAWLER ORIGIN STORY! This is the one you can't miss, True Believer! You think you know how the beloved blue devil came into this troubled world? You think you know the tale of his mendacious mamma Mystique? You don't! Mother and son reunite in a mold-shattering tale that exposes secrets held for decades and redefines both characters forever. A collector's item in the making. "Who Are The New X-Men?” Teaser  X-Men #29 New Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale December 2023  Written by Gerry Duggan, Art by Joshua Cassara, Cover by Joshua Cassara ENTER: DOOM'S X-MEN! With the X-Men at their lowest point, yet another group has moved to claim their title…this one a band of patriotic Latverian mutants loyal only to the great and terrible Doctor Doom! Beloved and celebrated by the nation they are bound to protect, this is one squad of X-Men for whom the Fall of X has given way to glorious summer. https://aiptcomics.com/2023/07/20/sdcc-2023-designing-the-x-men-panel/RETAILER PANEL (Friday, 7/21, 12:00-2:30pm PT)Superior Spider-Man #1 New Ongoing Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Dan Slott, Art by Mark Bagley, Cover by Mark Bagley A Superior Reckoning! SPIDER-MAN faces a NEW VILLAIN from his SUPERIOR past. As she fries New York with all the power of a living star, DOC OCK makes a life-changing discovery! MARK BAGLEY and DAN SLOTT continue their Spider-Man run with this 10th-ANNIVERSARY celebration of everything that made Spider-Man Superior. (AIPT article)Wolverine #37 Variant Cover by Greg Capullo Variant Cover for Upcoming Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale September 2023 Art hereDeadpool: Seven Slaughters #1 New One-Shot, On Sale November 2023 Written by Rob Liefeld, Cullen Bunn, Cody Ziglar, Marc Guggenheim, Justina Ireland and Gail Simone; Art by Rob Liefeld, Greg Land, Whilce Portacio, David Baldeon and Phillip Sevy; Cover by Greg Capullo Seven kills in seven days! Welcome to a week in the life of Wade Wilson, the best mercenary Marvel's ever had (just ask him)! From facing off with rival killers to top secret assassinations, DEADPOOL has a lot of work to do in this blood-soaked oversized issue full of fan-favorite creators past and future!https://aiptcomics.com/2023/07/21/marvel-teases-two-new-rob-liefeld-projects-at-sdcc-2023/Daredevil: Black Armor #1 New Limited Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by D.G. Chichester, Art by Netho Diaz, Cover by Mark Bagley BACK IN BLACK!  D.G. Chichester returns to Hell's Kitchen to spin an all-new DAREDEVIL story set during his landmark run with the character! Joined now by rising star NETHO DIAZ with covers by industry legend MARK BAGLEY, this is one DAREDEVIL series you can't afford to miss! Peach Momoko's Demon Saga: Demon Days Black & White Edition  New Collection, On Sale 2024 Written by Peach Momoko, Art by Peach Momoko, Cover by Peach Momoko  Artist phenom Peach Momoko's acclaimed reimagining of the Marvel Universe - presented in stunning black and white! A wandering swordswoman with a psychic blade arrives at a village targeted by demons. One is black-and-white with a horrifying tongue, and another may be the strongest demon there is! Mariko Yashida hears mysterious voices and has strange dreams that feel real. Maybe her redheaded maid who dresses all in black might know more than she lets on? But as Mariko embarks on a wondrous journey, deadly creatures lurk in the woods — including a mysterious blue-skinned woman and a giant with super-strength and claws! Enter a creative and mysterious new world of demons, monsters, mutants and magic! COLLECTING: Demon Days: X-Men (2021) 1, Demon Days: Mariko (2021) 1, Demon Days: Cursed Web (2021) 1, Demon Days: Rising Storm (2021) 1, Demon Days: Blood Feud (2022) 1, King in Black 4 (Demon Days Prelude), Elektra: Black, White & Blood (2021) 4 (Demon Days story) Howard the Duck #1 New One-Shot, On Sale November 2023 Written by Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Kibblesmith, Merritt K & More; Art by Joe Quinones, Annie Wu & More; Cover by Ed McGuinness  CHIP ZDARSKY, JOE QUINONES & FRIENDS HELP HOWARD CELEBRATE HIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THIS ALL-NEW ONE-SHOT!  Meet Howard. He's a hard-boiled P.I. with problems by the duckload. But a cosmic, all-seeing friend(?) known as the Peeper(!) is giving him a chance to see what his life COULD be! The joys he COULD have! All the ways his life COULD suck way less than it does now! In other words: “Whaugh If?”  Nightmare Variant Covers by Peach Momoko New Variant Cover Program, On Sale December 2023 Art by Peach Momoko  Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld #1 New Limited Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Tom Defalco, Art by Pat Olliffe, Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli AFTER NEARLY FORTY YEARS, THE MYSTERIES OF THE SECRET WARS DEEPEN! Get ready for an ALL-NEW cataclysmic battle from when SPIDER-MAN first got his ALIEN COSTUME, when a mysterious being called the BEYONDER assembled super heroes and villains from Earth to do battle on a patchwork planet – yes, witness now an untold adventure set during the original SECRET WARS! MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS set the standard for Marvel Comics events (as well as action figures and the characters existing on the forefront of pop culture), and this new story will at last reveal some secret connections and MISSING CHARACTERS going back to the 1984 original series, just in time for its 40th Anniversary! What SECRET TEST are the BEYONDERS conducting…and how will SPIDER-MAN, the HUMAN TORCH and the whole cast determine the fate of the universe? (PLUS: Surprise super-villain appearances inside!) MARVEL: Heroes, Hulks and Super-Soldiers (Friday, 7/21, 3:00-4:00pm PT)Punisher #1 (New Character)  New Ongoing Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by David Pepose; Art by Dave Wachter; Cover by Rod Reis Is this the return of Frank Castle—or the start of something else?Frank Castle has disappeared, but evil will always need to be punished. With all-new threats rising to claim innocent victims, criminals will need to beware of a dangerous vigilante hunting them from the shadows. Who is the new Punisher? What put him on his path of vengeance? And when the smoke clears, will he even make it out alive?  (AIPT article) Cover & Trailer RevealsCaptain America #1 Previously Announced Upcoming Ongoing Series, On Sale September 2023 Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Art by Jesus Saiz, Cover by Jesus Saiz (AIPT Article) Captain America #3  New Issue of Upcoming Ongoing Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Art by Jesus Saiz, Cover by Jesus Saiz Misty Knight has uncovered a string of murders with seemingly supernatural origins – and Captain America's been marked as the next target. Something about the crime scene strikes Steve as familiar…but can he find the connection between the murders and his past before this mysterious new threat finds him?  Incredible Hulk #6  New Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Art by Nic Klein, Cover by Nic Klein ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIE GHOST RIDER!  Charlie reminds Bruce that he's more than a man on the run – he's an Avenger, a hero. And heroes help people. When their travels lead them to a Texas town under attack by dreaded monstrosities known as war devils, it's time for the Hulk to step in... but he rouses an undead Spirit of Vengeance from his eternal slumber, summoning a 100-year-old Ghost Rider to ride down the Hulk! (AIPT article) Moon Knight: City of the Dead #5 New Issue of Limited Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by David Pepose, Art by Marcelo Ferreira, Cover by Rod Reis Having fulfilled his sinister ritual, the JACKAL KNIGHT's ultimate ascendance is at hand – by conquering the land of the living with the endless hordes of the City of the Dead! Outnumbered and overwhelmed, can Moon Knight dig deep within himself to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? With all the blood on his hands, can a man like Marc Spector find redemption even at the end of the world? And what might the future hold for the Scarlet Scarab? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of Moon Knight's most death-defying adventure yet! Rob Liefeld projectsMARVEL: Next Big Thing (Saturday, 7/22, 3:00-4:00pm PT)Timeless #1 2023  New One-Shot, On Sale December 2023 Written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing, Art by Juann Cabal, Cover by Kael Ngu BEHOLD THE FUTURE OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE - FEATURING THE DEBUT OF TWO NEW MARVEL ICONS! In a devastating future borne from the choices of today, all of time and space is threatened by the ascension of an ancient evil. The MOON KNIGHT UNENDING has risen - a nightmare borne of StarkTech, the Eternal Machine, and the God of the Moon - and now all of Earth bows before his overwhelming power! But one man stands against Khonshu's coming tide of chaos: POWER MAN, the Marvel Universe's final living superhero. But who is Power Man - and how did he come to wield the unstable powers of the Sentry, the Hulk, and the Iron Fist? What dark, deeply personal conflict underpins this mind bending apocalypse? And at the end of the line, can the Marvel Universe ever truly be saved? Featuring shocking glimpses into the next year of Marvel stories! Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant  Previously Announced New Limited Series, On Sale August 2023 Written by Iman Vellani & Sabir Pirzada, Art by Carlos Gomez, Cover by Sara Pichelli KAMALA KHAN IS BACK…AND SHE'S AN X-MAN!  That's right - the good news is that fresh off her world-saving death, Kamala has been brought back via Krakoan Resurrection Technology! What a way to learn she's a mutant! The bad news is her debut at the Hellfire Gala didn't go exactly as planned, and now all of mutantkind are being hunted worldwide! Into this world of hate and fear, Kamala has a secret mission to pull off for the X-Men, all the while struggling to acclimate to this new part of her identity! PLUS: This huge new chapter of Kamala's story is being co-written by the MCU's own Kamala, Iman Vellani, and Sabir Pirzada of both DARK WEB: MS. MARVEL and her Disney+ series! Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War (Crossover)New Crossover, On Sale November 2023 Amazing Spider-Man Gang War: First Strike #1 New One-Shot, On Sale November 2023 Written by Zeb Wells, Art by Joey Vasquez, Cover by John Romita Jr. PRELUDE TO GANG WAR! The super-crime landscape of New York has been on edge. This issue, they jump over that edge. What incites the war?! Who hired Shotgun and took out Tombstone? What, if anything, can Spider-Man do about it? Everything you need to know before GANG WAR officially kicks off next month is HERE. Luke Cage: Gang War #1 New Limited Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Rodney Barnes, Art by Ramon F. Bachs, Cover by Caanan White GANG WAR: FIRST STRIKE!  In the wake of the Anti-Vigilante Act, Luke has been trying to save the city from behind a desk. But a meeting with old friend DANNY RAND reminds him of the good old days when problems could be punched in order to solve them. As New York descends into a GANG WAR, Luke must use every power he has to protect the innocent and save his city! Spider-Woman #1 New Limited Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Steve Foxe, Art by Carola Borelli, Cover by Leinil Francis Yu GANG WAR: FIRST STRIKE!  The Web of Destiny restored Spider-Woman's life, but even CAPTAIN MARVEL and MADAME WEB can tell something's changed. Now SPIDER-MAN wants to recruit her for a new team because VIPER has engineered a deadly union between HYDRA and DIAMONDBACK that's about to tear the city apart, bringing forth a new foe powerful enough to destroy the city while burning Spider-Woman's world to the ground. DON'T MISS OUT on this action-packed premiere that features CAPTAIN MARVEL, SPIDER-MAN, VIPER and DIAMONDBACK…and introduces a terrifying new force of evil in SPIDER-WOMAN's world! Miles Morales: Spider-Man #12 New Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Cody Ziglar, Art by Partha Pratim, Cover by Federico Vicentini GANG WAR: FIRST STRIKE! SPIDER-MAN is on the hunt to find a terrifying new foe before they sink their fangs into Miles' best friends. Only the vampire hunter BLADE and his daughter, BLOODLINE, may know the secret of the villain's past – but are the vampire hunters keeping secrets of their own? And what is Hobgoblin secretly scheming while Spidey is completely overwhelmed? Last issue before GANG WAR! Amazing Spider-Man #37 New Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Zeb Wells, Art by Ed McGuinness, Cover by Ed McGuinness GANG WAR: FIRST STRIKE! Rek-Rap returns! Spider-Man's fun-house reflection might just be the thing to help the wall-crawler out of the darkness he can't seem to shake. Well, Rek-Rap MIGHT help if he weren't targeted by the scariest new Spidey-Villain in decades! GANG WAR IS COMING! Amazing Spider-Man #38 New Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale November 2023 Written by Zeb Wells, Art by Ed McGuinness, Cover by Ed McGuinness GANG WAR: FIRST STRIKE! Can Spider-Man and Rek-Rap both survive the repulsive REPO?! THE LAST ISSUE BEFORE GANG WAR! Amazing Spider-Man #39 New Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale December 2023 Written by Zeb Wells, Art by John Romita Jr., Cover by John Romita Jr. GANG WAR STARTS HERE! Super-crime is running rampant, and Spider-Man can't solve just one problem at a time. So Spidey builds a team to take down ALL the super-criminals of NYC in 48 hours. Good luck, Spidey. Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 New Issue of Ongoing Series, On Sale December 2023 Written by Cody Ziglar, Art by Federico Vicentini, Cover by Federico Vicentini AMAZING TEAM-UP AS THE GANG WAR RAGES ON!!! New York is under siege as super villains and criminal gangs violently carve the city up like pie. Miles Morales' job? Save all of Brooklyn from destruction! But there are too many fires for the Spider-Man to put out on their own. The most unlikely super-allies will rise on BOTH sides. And while Miles has his hands full fighting criminals and escaping Scorpion and the anti-super Cape Killers taskforce, HOBGOBLIN is making his big move!!! Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #1 New Limited Series, On Sale December 2023 Written by Greg Pak, Art by TBD, Cover by TBD  

Our new bff Shaun aka Latverian_Lad swings by the PoX treehouse! We chat all about NYCC, finding the confidence to cosplay, and Emma vs. Jean! Plus we play a few rounds of shag, marry, kill: X-MEN EDITION!

 It’s that time…. between Christmas and New Years…. but we’re still feeling festive & fun so we’re doing a CHRISTMAS DRAMATIC READING!!!! Oh yea, and it’s a gooder!  ‘I’ll be Doom for Christmas: A Yuletide Fable”.  Dr Doom takes… Continue Reading → The post 369: It’s a Latverian Death Metal Christmas appeared first on Zero Issues Comic Podcast.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a fantastic and heartfelt tribute to Chadwick Boseman. It is also a bit messy and suffers from a lot of the same problems that other Phase 4 MCU movies are having. Also, its script doesn't make a ton of sense, but would have probably made a lot more sense if it had a real villain in it. Maybe even a certain Latverian despot?? Either way, we can all agree that Namor is absolutely cool as hell. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thecontentmines.com

DOOMPEAK Fantastic Four Annual #2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1964."The Origin of Doctor Doom," by Jack Kirby & Stan Lee..What happens when former Fantastic Four podcaster Andy Leyland shows up to discuss the original version of Doctor Doom's origin story, from all the way back in 1964? Is proper respect shown for the great Latverian leader? How much of this origin has been redacted over the years by #BigComic?And Happy Jack Kirby Month!Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: Once Upon A GeekLink: Andy's Palace of Glittering Delights podcast  Next Time: What-If? volume 2, issue 52, cover-dated August 1993.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan

We head to the Latverian embassy to provide Dr. Doom with enough fear juice to destroy that fool Reed Richards. Mickey Mouse Splashdance Episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Doctor Doom been hiding in the 616 MCU this whole time? What is his plan, and when will he appear first? Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at http://HelixSleep.com/insidemarvel. Don't wait and check your rate today at http://upstart.com/marvel Get 20% off with free shipping at http://manscaped.com, and use our code MARVEL. Welcome back to Inside Marvel! This week, Erik Voss and MT prepare for this weekend's announcements at Comic Con by speculating on Victor Von Doom -- his future with Avengers Secret Wars and Fantastic Four, and his Latverian past. Where is Latveria in the MCU -- could it be connected to Sokovia and Mount Wundagore? Could Victor Von Doom be the mysterious billionaire buyer seeking quantum technology? Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eat cupcakes with Khonshu! First in Previously On (1:57), Jason and Rosie recap episode one of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. Then in the Airlock (17:04), they dive deep (deeeep) into the characters of Moon Knight's first episode, the comics lore at the heart of the series, and offer dozens of theories for where the show might be headed plus where the MCU is headed as well. In Nerd Out (54:20) a listener pitches us on Marlon James' fantasy epic Black Leopard, Red Wolf and in the Endgame (58:13), Jason and Rosie pick a mythological deity of choice whose powers they'd like to acquire. Tune in every Friday and don't forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?' (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What's coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie's IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. The Listener's Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! “Moon Knight” by Jeff Lemire & Greg Smallwood - 14 issues, originally published in 2016 (part of “All New, All Different Marvel”), collected in book form in 2018. – Marc Spector wakes up in an insane asylum with no powers, calling everything he knew about himself into question. Moon Knight Vol 2 #1 (aka Fist of Khonshu) – (March 1985) written by Alan Zelentz, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by E.R. Cruz, colorist Christie Scheele. Moon Knight Vol 1 #21 features a backup written by Alan Zelenetz, Harrow's creator and Fist of Khonshu scribe. The story sees a strange man who runs into an ancient Egyptian exhibition and is pursued by Khonshu. “Marc Spector: Moon Knight” originally by Chuck Dixon – Starting in 1989 & ending in 1994; after being infected with a demonic parasite, starting in issue #38 Spector illegally enters the Latverian consulate to confront Dr. Doom by using his status as an Avengers reservist (which is stripped from him later). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode:Mike and Ed discuss diplomatic immunity and how it works in practice with Dr. Victor Von Doom. As a head of state, he cannot be charged domestically with a crime, but he can be expelled. And if he is expelled and returns to the country, he no longer has immunity. At least that is how we think it works. So why, after all of the crimes Doom has committed in our country, has he not been officially expelled? Also: Yes, Reed Richards, attempted murder IS a crime in our country. Behind the comic:This is a seminal issue. One part (not discussed in the episode) explores the relationship between Rama Tut (soon to be Kang) and Dr. Doom (where they hypothize that they might be the same person at different points in their timeline). Another part is the full origin story of Dr. Doom. Until this point, Doom was just a crazy scientist. This issue retroactively changes his origin story to include being the monarch of Latveria. The third part of the issue is Doom's battle with the Fantastic Four, where the idea of diplomatic immunity is brought up (and discussed in our episode).In this issue:Dr. Doom recounts his humble origins in the small European nation of Latveria. Orphaned at a young age, with a grudge against the aristocracy of Latveria, young Victor Von Doom trains to be both a brilliant scientist and talented sorcerer. His research leads him to a scholarship in the US, where he meets a young Reed Richards. While at university, Doom sustains a serious facial injury when one of his experiments goes awry. This tragedy ultimately leads him to don the famous mask, and persona, of Dr. Doom, and to him taking over Latveria as its absolute monarch. And the world trembles!In another story, we see Dr. Doom rescued from space by the time traveller Rama Tut, who has himself escaped the Fantastic Four from the distant past. Doom is deposited back on Earth and thereafter sets up a devious plan to break the Fantastic Four apart. Basically, he has them invited to the Latverian embassy, and they are tricked into thinking they are each others' enemies. Eventually, the Four battle Doom once more, all leading to a battle of wills between Reed Richards and Dr. Doom. Reed wins, of course, by fooling Doom into thinking that he won. And with that, Doom saunters away, safe in the (mistaken) believe that he has defeated his mortal enemy.Assumed before the next episode:People are wondering whether Latveria's diplomats will be expelled after their leader tried to kill America's sweethearts, the Fantastic Four.This episode takes place:After the Fantastic Four have once again defeated Dr. Doom. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.superserious616.com

Intro Background (1:55) Doctor Doom created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #5 (July 1962) Victor Von Doom was born to Romani parents - his mother was killed by Mephisto when he was young, and he grew up learning about mysticism and technology in an effort to bring her back He went to Empire State University, where he encountered Reed Richards - while building a machine to communicate with the dead (specifically his mother), Reed corrected his math, but Victor's ego refused to let him make the necessary corrections, and the machine exploded, scarring him permanently - he fled and created a suit of armor, including a mask - he put it on his face before it had sufficiently cooled, which burned him further and fused it to his face He spent the next several years seeking vengeance on the FF in various ways, but always defeated by Reed's genius and/or the combined effort of the team Began battling other Marvel heroes, and during the original Secret Wars event managed to obtain the power of the Beyonder, although he wasn't able to maintain it Does assist the FF when Sue is pregnant with her second child - Johnny goes to him for help, knowing he won't pass up the chance to one-up Reed - his help succeeds, and all he asks is that the child be named Valeria, after a former love of his Occasionally works alongside Namor, including as part of the Cabal After another battle with Reed, begins losing mental capacity - Valeria helps restore his mind in exchange for his assistance, and he joins the Future Foundation to help defeat the Council of Reeds During the second Secret Wars event, he usurps the power of the Beyonder again and becomes God Emperor Doom - his ability, coupled with that of the Molecule Man, creates a brand new universe, where the members of the Fantastic Four are serving him in various capacities (Sue is his wife, Johnny is the sun, Ben is the wall surrounding the capital) - Reed and a collection of surviving heroes defeat Doom, and using the restorative power of the Beyonder, heal Doom's face Takes over as the new Iron Man after Tony's defeat in Civil War II, and serves heroically for a time until he's attacked by the Hood, where he gets burned yet again Issues Matt's description: “The two traits that have defined his character for 60 years. The narcissistic personality disorder to end all narcissistic personality disorders, and the mother fixation to end all mother fixations. Both just amped up to eleven and beyond. But, he certainly makes it work, doesn't he? You honestly can't tell me if you dropped the comic book version of Doom into the real world, not only would he not be out of place among the pack of sideshow clowns who have been running the world since the fall of communism, but he'd be among the most revered leaders in the world for his effectiveness in providing for his citizens. And I wonder if it's the rare instance of an NPD being used for good. Latervians canonically have a first world standard of living. Universal education, free healthcare, little to no pollution, no crime to speak of, and an economy that's as thriving as a country subject to constant embargoes from the United States can be. Moreover, every single one of his citizen matters to him, the same as if they were extensions of himself, which -- let's face it -- is probably how he views them. If you're a farmer with a crop blight problem, Doom will personally come to your farm, figure out what's causing it, eradicate it, and supply you with a new proprietary super-effective soil nutrient solution he devised in the shower that morning. If you leave the country, there's literally nowhere you can't go to and come back from safely. The Latverian passport is just a card that says "Admit this person into your country or suffer the wrath of DOOM." It's never once been questioned. If you harm even a single hair on a Laterivan citizen's head, Doom will personally track you across the entire universe, through time, or across dimensions and force you to make restitution. Now, obviously, he does this because it's an affront to his unquenchable ego for everything in his country to not be the greatest in all of creation. But -- and this might be delving into the PoliSci angle a bit -- in 2021, would anyone really care why he did it? His country is fed, clothed, housed, educated, productive, and healthy. Yes, he wants to conquer the world (and really, everything beyond it, but we'll start with the world), but it's because he genuinely believes that humanity is being deprived of the benefits they would have under his magnanimous rule, and I'm sure it legitimately breaks his heart.As a psychologist, how would you even start getting through to him? What kind of circumstances would you need? He's got to be one of the toughest nuts to crack in any comic book universe. Ego/Vanity (10:41) Mama's boy writ large (18:33) Rivalry with Reed Richards (26:16) Break (37:00) Plugs for BetterHelp, Not If I Reboot You First, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson Treatment (39:02) In-universe - Set up a mental health service in Latveria to purposely fail so Doom has to get his hands dirty and realize what's important Out of universe - Unlikely therapy would happen voluntarily, but if it did, requiring “terraforming of the soul” Skit (43:50) Hello Dr. Doom, I'm Dr. Issues. - GOOD AFTERNOON FELLOW DOCTOR. DO YOU COMPARE YOUR DEGREE WITH THE MIGHT OF DOOM? What? No! Of course not! - A WISE MOVE. NONE CAN MATCH THE WISDOM AND BRILLIANCE OF DOOM. NOT EVEN RICHARDS, ALTHOUGH HE WOULD NEVER ADMIT IT. I think that's record time for someone to bring up a personal nemesis without prompting- NEMESIS? NO. RICHARDS IS NOT WORTHY OF SUCH A TITLE, NOR THE BRAINPOWER IT WOULD REQUIRE TO DEEM HIM SO. I MERELY MENTION HIM TO STAVE OFF ANY SUCH IDEAS YOU MIGHT HAVE OF COMPARING US. DOOM'S NEMESES ARE IGNORANCE AND MYOPIA.  And you do this by mentioning yourself in the third person, barely registering someone that has...led to some setbacks, and registering a speech pattern that I can only describe as “eleven” - DOOM DOES NOT SUFFER SETBACKS. DOOM WINS OR LEARNS. *under breath* That would explain the oodles of wisdom -WHAT WAS THAT? Nothing. I wanted to learn from your wisdom, then. How have encounters with someone like Richards educated you from an emotional intelligence standpoint? - DOOM'S EMOTIONS PLAY LITTLE ROLE IN THE DECISIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE. LATVERIANS REQUIRE A RULER TO FOCUS ON THEIR WELL-BEING, NOT IMMATURE CONTESTS. WHICH DOOM WOULD WIN ANYWAY. In that case, heavy is the head that wears the crown...er, mask. How do you manage the stress of being the sole decision maker for a whole country? - THERE IS NO STRESS. MY CITIZENS DESERVE THE BEST. THAT IS WHAT THEY SHALL HAVE. DOOM CARES NOT FOR WHAT OTHER NATIONS PROVIDE FOR THEIR PEOPLE. But do you always know what's best? What if -YES. I didn't even get to my -QUESTION DOOM AT YOUR OWN PERIL *deep breaths* Ok, I shall learn from this, as you say. *tries feebly to match DOOM's bravado* THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR IGNORANCE OF OTHER'S EMOTIONS, NO MATTER HOW WELL INTENTIONED YOU ARE. THE CITIZENS OF YOUR COUNTRY WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU WANT WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM. WHEN WILL YOU KNOW BEFORE THEIR REVOLUTION THAT THEY HAVE CHANGED, AS ALL HUMANS DO? - DOOM'S STANDARDS EVOLVE WITH TIME. DO NOT CONFUSE DISREGARD FOR POLITICAL NICETIES WITH LACK OF CONCERN FOR THE CITIZENRY. EVERY LATVERIAN IS IMPORTANT TO DOOM. THE OPINIONS OF THE REST OF THE WORLD ARE IRRELEVANT, HOWEVER. So people aren't important. Got it. - UNTIL HUMANITY RECOGNIZES THEIR BEST HOPE OF SURVIVAL AND ADVANCEMENT IS THROUGH DOOM, THE FOCUS SHALL BE ON THE BEST LIFE FOR LATVERIANS. DOOM CANNOT FORCE MANKIND TO SEE THIS, ONLY PROVIDE A LIVING EXAMPLE FOR THEM TO STRIVE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL TO ACHIEVE. Cool. The rest of humanity survives it's own way and sees this nice, shiny, relatively small fancy object that it can't have, and whistles on by. History's most elaborate footnote. If only everyone else had listened, then the ultimate martyr would have had a brighter day in the sun. - DOOM HAS FORESEEN ALL THE TIMELINES. THE ONLY ONE IN WHICH HUMANITY SURVIVES AND THRIVES IS THAT WHICH DOOM CONTROLS. THE WORLD IGNORES THIS AT ITS OWN PERIL. The world ignores a lot of things, all of the time. Each person has their own idea of what is most important to them at each moment. What you are asking for is the world to recognize you as the most important thing at some moment. You tell me...based on one in a...whatever number of scenarios, with a population of billions, each with their own free will, most with no knowledge of the things you speak, and the odds of winning a genetic lottery to be born in the country you rule...for someone with the largest aspirations known on the planet, you really sell yourself short in the marketing department! - DOOM DOES NOT SELL ANYTHING SHORT. DOOM IS NO MERE CARNIVAL BARKER. THERE IS NO OVERSTATEMENT OR EXAGGERATION INVOLVED. DOOM MERELY SPEAKS FACTS. THE WORLD IS IN GRAVE DANGER UNLESS FEALTY IS SWORN. YOU SPEAK OF DOOM'S DISREGARD FOR HUMANITY AND FREE WILL. IT IS BORNE OF AN OVERWHELMING LOVE FOR HUMANITY ABOVE ALL ELSE THAT DRIVES DOOM. YOUR CONTINUED BLINDNESS TOWARDS THIS MAKES DOOM QUESTION YOUR CREDENTIALS. YOU ARE EVEN LESS DESERVING OF YOUR DOCTORATE THAN RICHARDS. I'm not stupid enough to say that you are wrong in your convictions. I'm providing the perspective of someone who hears these sorts of comments from multiple people with regards to their importance in the world. I know you are wise enough to look at someone else's perspective, so take mine: if multiple people claim they are number one at the same thing, and with the same conviction, then how do I discern what is fact versus narcissistic conjecture? I legitimately want your guidance on this. - DOOM IS NUMBER ONE BECAUSE DOOM WILLS IT TO BE SO. IN ADDITION, LATVERIA'S STANDARD OF LIVING IS PROOF OF DOOM'S MAGNANIMOUS NATURE. IF ALL MANKIND ENJOYED THE SAME BENEFITS, THERE IS NO END TO WHAT COULD BE ACHIEVED. SO IT IS NOT MERE CONJECTURE OR BOASTING. IT IS FACTUAL. DOOM'S LEADERSHIP EXCEEDS ALL OTHERS. Magnanimous? By that logic you would be willing to give me some credit for taking the time as an outsider to try and learn of your motivations, your culture, your experience -SO IT SHALL BE *text notification sound* What's this? *surprised* Why would I get a notification from my bank? I don't even have it linked! WHAT DID YOU DO? -YOU DARE QUESTION DOOM'S SINCERITY IN HIS LOVE OF MANKIND? IF YOU TRULY ARE AN AMBASSADOR TO LATVERIA, EVEN IF DOOM DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH NEED OF A DOCTOR, I DO NOT WASTE RESOURCES ON SUCH AN ENCOUNTER. Are you...are you overpaying to make it seem like this session was more important than it appears even though you disagree with me? -THIS IS THE EXPERIENCE OF ALL WHO SERVE THE HEALTH OF LATVERIA. So you're saying this is my money, at this point, to do with as I please? -DO NOT CHALLENGE THE BENEVOLENCE OF DOOM Alrighty...just let me get my transfer going...there. I'm glad you are such a fantastic soul. -DOOM IS QUITE AWARE OF YOUR PUNS. WHAT DID YOU JUST DO? I just donated the excess money, net of my standard fee of course, to the Future Foundation. -THIS INSULT WILL NOT STAND! What insult? You've collaborated before with the foundation to save existence itself, and this is my choice, not yours. I think they may be perplexed by the “FOR THE GOOD OF LATVERIA” comment. -IF THERE IS A MEETING OF THE MINDS WITH RICHARDS BECAUSE OF THIS, THEN I WILL HOLD YOU PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE. And I will be obligated, based on your oft-mentioned wisdom, to acknowledge my role as I can't lie. Would you rather me be an anonymous cog, or a part of your team to make ongoing improvements? -DOOM HAS NO NEED OF A TEAM...BUT A SUBSERVIENT ADVISOR MAY PROVE OF USE FROM TIME TO TIME. CONSIDER IT DONE, NON-CITIZEN MINION OF MENTAL HEALTH. Minion? Well, better than prisoner or casualty, I guess. - YOUR GRATITUDE IS APPRECIATED. DOOM HAS SPOKEN. Ending (51:36) Recommended reading: old Fantastic Four books, original Secret Wars Review read: A Unique Concept with a Super Delivery! A unique take on your favorite superheroes, diving into a side of them you might not often think of right away.. should they be in therapy? Find out by listening to Capes on The Couch! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- The Good Game Guys Next episodes: Jocasta, Amanda Waller, 5 from Umbrella Academy Plugs for social References: Mortal Kombat Friendship - Anthony (04:20) Molecule Man episode - Anthony (5:10) Fall Out Boy “I Don't Care” - Anthony (15:38) Hamilton “What'd I Miss?” - Anthony/Doc (15:58) Ali/Frazier feud - Doc (27:58) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

This time on the Couch: Mike, James, and Shée settle some debts by reading 1989's Damage Control no. 2! On the rare occasion that comic book superheroes are called upon to take responsibility for their actions, they call Damage Control to rebuild the vast expanses of public property they've carelessly destroyed. Still no word on how they plan to repair the psychological damage caused by viciously beating mentally-ill criminals in the streets, but, y'know, baby steps. This time, Latverian king and all-around fashionista Dr. Doom is behind on payments, and some schmuck has to go collect using the most dangerous superpower of all: The threat of a lowered credit score! Good luck financing that jet ski NOW, Doom! Plus, the Thing mutates into a form so hideous that half of the Fantastic Four leave the team in disgust! Hey pal, I know you're trying to save the universe and all, but can you do it away from where we're trying to eat?

This week, Mike is joined by Gordy from the white delegation to discuss their fresh reactions to this week's episode of #WinterFalcon. Sharon Carter is obviously Mephisto, and the Flag Smashers are creating mutants. Also, Baron Zemo won the episode by far; next week he will sweet talk a Dora Milaje. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racial-draft-podcast/support

Johan, the Latverian freedom fighter first introduced in episode 8, finally makes it to New York to meet up with his revolutionary brethren (and Spider-Man).…

Tread Perilously's British Telly month continues with a trip to Coronation Street and both parts of the episode dated 26 July 2019. Chesney is confounded when Bernie appears in the front room stark naked. Does this having anything to do with him having a baby with her daughter? Ali learns his date with a local disk jockey went poorly, will it affect his possible romance with local hairdresser Maria? Kevin's house is burglarized while his son is home alone. Will Abi come to their rescue? Meanwhile, Tracy discovers her husband is running a party horse concession on the side -- will it lead to an extravagant purchase? Erik and Justin declare Abi the MVP of Coronation Street. They also appreciate the more "average" look of the cast. Justin continues to investigate Erik's dislike of Dave Franco. Both try to invent a Britishism for "baby mama." Justin is enchanted by the surprise Latverian character. He also tries to figure out why all the men on the show completely lack for style. Erik assumes the worst of Rick & Morty based on its fans. Justin weakly attempts to get Erik to watch What We Do In The Shadows and the pair gets lost talking about Marvel movies.

Tread Perilously's Patreon request month finally offers Erik an excuse to watch Spenser: For Hire with the episode called "The Big Fight." When Spenser's old boxing manager comes back to town asking for a favor, he soon learns the guy sold him out to be murdered. Despite this, Spenser still wants to help his old pal -- even when Hawk rightly surmises that the former manager is bad news. But when Spenser learns who really wants him dead, he decides to walk into a various obvious trap. Will Hawk bail him out in time or will Spenser be for hire no more? Erik and Justin try to determine if a boxing plot always leads to a poor episode of television. It, of course, leads to a Battlestar Galactica discussion. They also realize the four main Spenser characters are all in different series and pay all due homage to a man called Hawk -- which has nothing to do with his resemblance to the Emissary. Justin outlines the Latverian quarter of Boston: Little Doomstadt. He also tries to explain "covering the spread" in a sports context to Erik. Johnny Five Fishes, the Passive-Aggressive Gangster makes his debut. The pair fall in love with John C. McGinley's late-80s yuppie scumbag character and try to re-envision him as DC Comics villain the Sportsmaster.

DOOMSPEAK Super-Villain Team-Up 10 - 12, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February - June 1977.All the stories were written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bob Hall & Don Perlin. What happens when Red Skull uses solid Latverian technology to attempt to take over the world? Who will team up with Doom to stop the Skull? What role do Namor and Captain America take? And who is the Shroud?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo:The RaD Adventures NetworkNext Time: Something else Doom-related. But what will it be? We shall see!Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: Purchased somewhere, many many years ago.

DOOMSPEAK Doctor Doom #4, Marvel Comics, cover-dated March 2020."All Possible Worlds," written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Salvador Larroca.What happens when Doctor Doom dresses casual for a fight with Taskmaster? What is in the top floor of the AIM Building? What happens when Victorious and Silver Sable get into a tussle? And who is having a mysterious conversation with our Latverian hero?And what is the bonus issue that is covered in this episode? Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo #1: Required ReadingPromo #2: Back to the BinsNext Time: Doctor Doom #5, which is schedule for release February 5. The episode should follow within a few weeks.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics

Welcome to Episode 2 of Two Guys, One Comic.In this episode we discuss the swinging pendulum that is Spider-Man's MCU membership, the Joker's box office success and Kevin Feige's promotion to Lord High Ruler of all entertainment as well as 2004's Secret War, Marvel's most paranoid title. 00:00:00 - Intro and tipsy chat; Daudi is a very responsible drinker00:02:41 - What’s been happening since the last episode?The Joker movie is a critical and commercial success - what does this mean for the future of smaller comic book movies?Martin Scorsese’s denounces comic book movieKevin Feige’s promotion; are mega franchises a threat to our cultureSpider-Man is out of the MCU. No, wait. He’s back in the MCU00:30:02 - Let’s talk ‘Secret War’ by Brian Michael Bendis and Gabriele Dell’Otto: In 2003, Nick Fury, Director of the international security force S.H.I.E.L.D., uncovers a secret plot by Latverian Prime Minister Lucia von Bardas to fund a group of B-List supervillains with advanced technology, presumably that of previous Latverian dictator Doctor Doom (who was trapped in Hell at the time), as a means of wreaking terror on American soil. Fury immediately takes his findings to the President of the United States but is denied the authorization requested to overthrow the post-Doom Latverian government due to its sponsorship by the U.S. Government. Fury is enraged at what he sees as the same pre-9/11 security complacency inviting disaster yet again.Fury recruits Captain America, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Black Widow, Luke Cage, Wolverine, and superhuman S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Daisy Johnson in a private attempt to covertly overthrow Latveria.01:20:09 - A quick aside regarding our earlier discussions - there is no risk in comic book movies but could that mean we get an Amalgam movie franchise?01:24:01 - Back to the book01:49:46 - Conclusion01:52:49 - Comic-Book RouletteDaudi's not on twitter but you can find Tom there.

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #050July 2019So what comics did Professor Alan read during July? How many were from used book stores? How many were from lovely listeners? How many featured a certain beloved Latverian leader?Listen to this exciting episode #50 ... and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Hacks on TapNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during August, the last month of his summer vacation, but also when classes actually start?  Listen to the next episode, which should be available in early September.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

In this episode, Ryan and Justin take a look at Marvel's Ultimatum, the major crossover event that changed the Ultimate Universe forever...because it alienated readers and rendered the Ultimate Universe no longer commercially viable. Listen as the tanking of a formerly successful publishing line unfolds before your very ears!  Plus: How to avoid drawing the tidal wave that destroys Manhattan; cannibalism and its applications towards mutant supremacy; various instances of massive head trauma; and the woefully inadequate defenses of medieval Latverian castles. Discussed: Ultimatum #1-5 (2009).

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #048May 2019So what comics did Professor Alan read during May? How many were falling apart or cover-less? How many were purchased at a newly-discovered used bookstore? And how many featured a certain Latverian leader and his beloved Mommy?Listen to this exciting episode #48 ... and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Coffee & ComicsNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during June, the first full month of his summer vacation?  Listen to the next episode, which should be available in early July.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geekor the host @ProfessorAlan

Tread Perilously takes another trip aboard Supertrain with the episode called "The Queen And The Improbable Knight." When travel writer Barney Sweet (Paul Sand) settles in for a trip on Supertrain, he meets Ali (Mary Louise Weller), a perfectly delightful unemployed teacher who is way, way out of his league. But after a night spent dancing in the disco car, Ali vanishes -- replaced by Alison, a woman who claims to have never met Barney. Soon, the Supertrain staff find themselves fielding his frantic claims that trouble is afoot. Will a contingent of representatives from Montenegro joining the train in Denver have something to do with it? Justin declares his intention to become the Trivial Time Travel while he and Erik go on a journey to discover the truth about Paul Sand. Justin rates the attractiveness of 1970s male television leads. He also rates the best coach characters in cinema. The pair disagree on the intended tone of the episode. Erik feels "seen" when Barney reveals several too true things about writers. His amateur anthropology studies once again invade the discussion. The shocking lack of Latverian accents leads to a discussion of guest stars Kenneth Mars and Micheal V. Gazzo, and John Adams ends up on the hot seat.

In this episode, Joshua and Jamie cover issues 25-36 and the Daredevil Annual 1, which includes an impressive Trapster fight, and DD going up against everyone's favorite Latverian despot, Doctor Doom!

Fans of classic hockey movie The Mighty Ducks will know that there are always pee-wee ice hockey teams out there in need of a reluctant coach to guide them to championship victory. But what if that lawyer isn't caught drunk driving and put on community service? Better find some replacement coaches for those underdog ice hockey teams, and fast! Allow Off Piste to step in with suggestions as Luck sources a new Latverian national ice hockey team, Rebecca motivates children through the apparent death of a teammate and Neil kicks up a stink on the ice. Meanwhile, Axel files a complaint with Chief Mulligan about people breaking into his steakhouse at night and Randall Jnr. comes face to face with the mystery helper just as Shigeru starts to fade. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to our podcast covering the history of Marvel’s Ultimate line of comics. In the thirty-fourth episode of Ultimate Losers, Peter Parker meets a teenage Latverian wizard who sure does likes to blow up cars. Issues: Ultimate Spider-man 40-42 (Irresponsible part 1) In this episode the losers discuss: Teen trends, Mary Jane's new look and ill-fitting costumes. Follow along on with the companion image gallery here: www.ultimateloserspodcast.wordpress.com Intro music is "The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny" from "Live (Only Not)" by Lemon Demon. You can purchase the album here: lemondemon.bandcamp.com/album/live-only-not

There's an audience for pretty much any genre of music nowadays, but that doesn't make people's tastes in music any less subjective. But what if there was a band that everyone could agree on as being the best band ever? Cue Off Piste as they put their heads together to assemble the greatest band in history! Luck installs some Latverian lead vocals Neil gets bigger, stronger and faster too and Tull provides unparalleled drumming capability at the cost of a few sacrifices. Meanwhile, Kazuhiro butts heads with Lisa and Deputy Flint refuses to believe the authenticity of O’Driscoll’s autopsy report. FOLLOW OFF-PISTE: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/offpistepodcast/ TWITTER: twitter.com/offpistepodcast YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/2cxPrlZ EMAIL US: offpistepodcast@gmail.com

The Jackanape Sanity Test Hello, and welcome to episode 101 of The Fantasticast. Each week, Steve Lacey and Andy Leyland guide you through every issue, guest-appearance and cameo of The Fantastic Four. It's the end of an era, as the final Lee/Kirby Doctor Doom story comes to a close, not with a bang, but with possibly the most off-beat ending this year. Yes, it's the turn of Fantastic Four #87 to come under the gaze of The Fantasticast. We're also taking a brief, two-panel look at Namor, The Sub-Mariner #14 as Ben Grimm tries to avoid getting involved in the plans of Egghead, something highly recommended by anyone forced to deal with that particular villain over the years. Along the way, we spy on Doctor Doom's sleepover, listen to some mid-combat shouting matches, discuss Latverian small talk, discover Rob Liefeld's Bullpen Bulletin, and find a scene that actually passes the Bechdel test. In the 1960s, Stan Lee-penned Marvel comic. Yeah, it surprised us too... Send in your feedback to fantastic4podcast@gmail.com, leave your comments at the libsyn site, or at fantasticflameon.wordpress.com. Follow us on twitter, where we are @fantasticast Original artwork by Michael Georgiou. Check out his work at mikedraws.co.uk Episode cover design by Samuel Savage.

So, who like Latverian monarchs? Who likes cosmically-powered ex-world-eater heralds? Who likes surfing? Who would like to see all three combined, and served with a side-salad of granule-based supervillain? And how would you like if such a story were to be covered on the show in the presence of the Cultural Attache to the Embassy of Latveria (or whatever his title is)? We think you all would, which is why Steve and Andy are proud to welcome back to the Fantasticast... Professor Alan Middleton! Alan joins us as we start our coverage of one of the most epic stories Stan and Jack ever told. Fantastic Four #57 is the first of four issues to feature Doctor Doom and the usurped power of the Silver Surfer. If you thought it looked pretty poor in Rise of the Silver Surfer, we three are here to show you how it should have been done. Oh, and one of the biggest outtakes ever. Send in your feedback to fantastic4podcast@gmail.com, leave your comments at the libsyn site, or at fantasticflameon.wordpress.com. Follow us on twitter, where we are @fantasticast

On this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of being joined by actor/comedian and geek, Mark Meer! We talk about our favorite comics, working with bioware, his comedy background, listen as I nerd out over Mass Effect and just so much more! (like who he wants to voice in the Marvel U, meeting Seth Green, his reaction to cosplaying shepards and improving as superheroes!) Dungeons and Dragons sketch Stop Piracy PSA Mark's twitter Rapid Fire Theatre Check out our fanpage on facebook! Follow me on twitter! Rate/Subscribe and Review on itunes! Check out my awesome webcomic, New Comic Day! Check out and listen to Kirby Krackle!