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Spider-Noir Editors – Jennifer Barbot, ACE; Tirsa Hackshaw, ACE; Eric Kissack, ACE and Geraud Brisson, ACE Although the editors of Spider-Noir may have all arrived at the series through different paths, they quickly found themselves working toward the same goal: shaping a superhero story that functions first and foremost as a noir detective tale. For Jennifer Barbot, Tirsa Hackshaw, Eric Kissack, and Geraud Brisson, that meant balancing 1930s atmosphere, modern pacing, dry comedy, stylized action, and the very particular energy of a Nicolas Cage performance. Created by Oren Uziel for MGM+ and Prime Video, Spider-Noir stars Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly, a down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is pulled back into his former life as the city's only superhero, The Spider. The series also stars Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Jack Huston and Brendan Gleeson, and is presented in both "Authentic Black and White" and "True-Hue Full Color" versions. For the editors, that dual-format release created one of the show's most interesting creative and technical challenges. The editors primarily cut in black and white, leaning into the shadows, contrast and classic noir language of the series, while visual effects reviews often revealed the same scenes in color. The result was a show that could feel emotionally different depending on which version was being watched, even when the underlying performance, rhythm and story remained the same. JENNIFER BARBOT, ACE Jennifer Barbot is an editor whose credits include Your Honor, Raised by Wolves, The Man in the High Castle, Jessica Jones and Dope Thief. On Spider-Noir, Jennifer was drawn to the show's mix of noir style, superhero mythology and emotional character work, as well as the opportunity to help establish the tone of a world that had to feel both period-inspired and contemporary. TIRSA HACKSHAW, ACE Tirsa Hackshaw, ACE has worked across a wide range of television and film projects, including One Piece, Kung Fu, Jupiter's Legacy, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones and The Punisher. Having previously worked with Steve Lightfoot on Marvel's The Punisher, Tirsa came to Spider-Noir with both a love of the noir genre and a deep appreciation for the Spider-Verse, making the show a natural fit for her interests as an editor. ERIC KISSACK, ACE Eric Kissack, ACE is an editor and director whose work includes The Good Place, Veep, Black Monday, Rutherford Falls, Pam & Tommy and The Studio. He has also edited feature comedies such as Role Models, Brüno, Cedar Rapids, The Dictator, Horrible Bosses 2, Daddy's Home, Instant Family, Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Bottoms. On Spider-Noir, Eric was especially interested in the show's dry, organic comedy and in finding a rhythm that allowed the humor to breathe without undercutting the detective story. GERAUD BRISSON, ACE Geraud Brisson, ACE is a French-American film and television editor whose credits include CODA, The OA, Counterpart, This Close, Shantaram and Lessons in Chemistry. Having previously worked with Steve Lightfoot on Shantaram, Geraud was excited by the chance to explore a superhero-oriented story through the lens of noir. His work on Spider-Noir included sequences that blended action, subjective sound, visual effects and classic film references into the show's distinctive style.   Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Hear Eric discuss his work on THE STUDIO Listen to Geraud discuss cutting Best Picture Oscar-winner CODA Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Daredevil Born Again: Die Rückkehr des Marvel-Helden!

Power Man & Iron Fist #105 (1984)What's a comic book podcast without one of the most ubiquitous 80s comics you'll find in a dollar bin? Talking about some POWER MAN & IRON FIST here, the book that was read by everybody and nobody. In this issue, Luke and Danny are feeling the freelance superhero squeeze from Crimebuster, an escaped con posing as a “hero” who got his hands on some pistols that shoot massive white loads and sometimes, nets.Highlights include:Luke Cage fights to save SPORTS~!Iron Fist strikes a poseHeroes for Hire guard a fashion runwayAdam Driver faceBring back the ashtray economyA special appearance by Oliver Queen!Also, Jen and Shawn shop for comics in Wyoming and stop by Mile High Comics!*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:17:50 ***Promo: CAMPUS COMICS CAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campus-comics-cast/id1326952368)Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

Hell's Kitchen is burning, and the secret is officially out. This week, we are diving deep into the explosive second season of Daredevil: Born Again. From Wilson Fisk's tyrannical mayoral grip and the brutal moves of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force, to that heartbreaking tragedy with Vanessa, Season 2 did not pull any punches. But we have to talk about that finale twist. Now that Matt Murdock's identity has been blown wide open to the public, what does this mean for his future behind bars, the arrival of Luke Cage, and the upcoming Season 3? Grab your headphones as we break down the action, the shifting morals, and the biggest Marvel unmasking in years. #daredevil #marvel #disney #disneyplus #mcu #bornagain #podcast #spoilers #aycg #allyoucangeek 

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 sticks the landing with an emotional, intense, and brilliantly written finale. In this episode of SuperHero Homies, we give our full spoiler review and breakdown of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episodes 7 & 8, discussing the shocking reveals, character arcs, courtroom drama, brutal action, and what could come next in Season 3. Main Review begins after the 28-minute cold open We dive deep into: • Full breakdown of the Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Finale • Why this may be the best season of Marvel television on Disney+ • The emotional Daniel / BB / Buck subplot • Bullseye's surprising path toward redemption • Matt Murdock finally stepping fully into both sides of his identity • Matt appearing in court and publicly outing himself as Daredevil • The incredible writing and character motivations throughout the finale • Why Fisk was never portrayed as unintelligent or careless • How Matt ultimately defeats Fisk using information that destroys BOTH of them • The intense final confrontations and action sequences • Theories for Daredevil Born Again Season 3 • Potential adaptations of Devil in Cell Block D • Possible return of The Defenders, including Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist This finale delivers everything we wanted from a street-level Marvel story: grounded stakes, emotional storytelling, incredible performances, and brutal action. If you're a fan of Daredevil, Marvel Studios, MCU Disney+ shows, comic book storytelling, and superhero television, this is the breakdown for you. Cold Open (First 28 Minutes) Before heading into Hell's Kitchen one last time this season, we discuss: The Odyssey Backlash • Why complaints about “modern language” in the trailer feel strange • The discourse surrounding diversity casting in a fictional mythological story One Battle After Another vs Sinners • Why Sinners worked better for us • How One Battle After Another struggles with its heavy themes Superman: Man of Tomorrow Theories • Who could Matthew Lillard be playing? • Brainiac speculation and DC Universe possibilities Avengers: Endgame Re-Release Discussion • What the “new footage” might actually include • Could Steve Rogers' time travel have caused the MCU incursions leading into Avengers: Doomsday? About SuperHero Homies SuperHero Homies is a superhero and pop culture podcast covering Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, Invincible, The Boys, comic book movies, TV reviews, and nerd culture discussions. Expect deep dives, theories, debates, and plenty of laughs. Support the Homies! Our official merch store is LIVE! Grab t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags & more: https://superherohomies.printify.me/ If you enjoy: Marvel & MCU breakdowns Comic book discussions TV episode reviews Fan theories & predictions Daredevil analysis Podcast-style conversations Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow the Homie-verse! #DaredevilBornAgain #Daredevil #Marvel #MCU #DisneyPlus #Kingpin #Bullseye #Defenders #SuperHeroHomies #TVReview

Andrew Young (geekhardshow.com) joins to help spoil the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale!Spoiler Review @4:52Reading Suggestions @1:45:27Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Rating @1:49:05Conclusion/Plugs @1:50:56Follow Andrew on InstagramText Us Your ThoughtsHosts:Daniel Grant (Bluesky & Instagram)Ben Sit (Instagram)Show:@TDFSpoiled on Instagram, Threads, TikTok & YouTubeSubscribe & Follow HERE

FnA Presents Episode 40 is here, and after almost three weeks away, we are catching up on EVERYTHING.This week Fred and Adrienne break down the latest Hollywood drama with the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case, plus a loaded trailer section featuring House of the Dragon Season 3, Evil Dead Burn, Jackass: Best and Last, and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.We also dig into the full Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 finale, including Titan X, the emotional Shaw goodbye, Kentaro going dark, and that huge Rodan reveal.Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is officially wrapped, and Fred has thoughts on that finale. Jessica Jones was great, Bullseye needs his own series, Luke Cage is back, but when the show says “we need an army” in New York City, Marvel better bring the army.The Boys Season 5 is heading toward its finale, and Episode 6 left us with Homelander potentially becoming unstoppable.On the gaming side, Fred is still deep into Crimson Desert, sitting around 250 hours, calling it his Game of the Year so far, and talking about Pearl Abyss continuing to improve the game with major quality of life updates.And of course, we close with Marvel. Avengers: Doomsday still does not have a public trailer, but the leaks and rumors are getting wild. Incursions, Doom destroying the TVA, Battleworld, major deaths, and a possible Secret Wars setup that could be bigger than Infinity War.Enjoy the episode? Like, subscribe, drop a comment, and follow FnA Presents everywhere below.

EPISODE SUMMARY The Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale gave fans a lot to process, from Matt Murdock's public downfall to Kingpin's collapse and the possible setup for a much bigger street-level Marvel story. Frank is joined by Megan from Vigilante Vibes and Thomas to break down what worked, what felt messy, and why this season may be the strongest version of Born Again so far. The conversation covers comic book connections like Devil on Cell Block D, Bullseye's future, Heather and Muse, BB's role as a rising journalist, and how Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, The Hand, Typhoid Mary, and even Mayor Luke Cage could factor into what comes next. The crew also digs into the courtroom scene, the hallway fight, New York as a living part of the story, and whether Marvel should keep Daredevil in his own corner or bring him deeper into the MCU. TIMESTAMPS AND TOPICS - 00:00 Introduction and Megan's First Reaction to Season 2 - 01:04 Devil on Cell Block D, Matt's Arrest, and Daredevil's Identity - 03:10 BB, Journalism, Peter Parker, and Street-Level Marvel Connections - 08:16 Bullseye, Mr. Charles, and Marvel's Grounded Villains - 11:26 Heather, Muse, Lady Muse, and Darker Comic Book Influences - 14:33 Spider-Man, The Hand, Elektra, and Season 3 Theories - 18:04 The Rose, Typhoid Mary, Buck, and Kingpin's Future - 19:38 Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk's Complicated Relationship - 23:10 Thomas Joins, CGI Talk, and the Finale's Action Scenes - 25:16 The Hallway Fight, New York Rising, and White Tiger - 28:35 The Courtroom Scene and Matt's Legal Strategy - 33:58 New York as a Character and the MCU's Street-Level Future - 44:00 Favorite and Least Favorite Moments From the Season - 52:00 Final Scores, Fan Reactions, Foggy, and Closing Thoughts KEY TAKEAWAYS - Megan felt Season 2 raised the stakes, leaned more into the comics, and showed the actors had a stronger grip on their characters. - The group spent a lot of time on Matt's arrest and the idea that the show may be setting up a Devil on Cell Block D style story. - BB stood out as one of the season's strongest additions, with the potential to become a major street-level MCU connector through journalism, Peter Parker, and the wider New York media world. - The finale's courtroom scene was one of the biggest highlights, giving Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio a strong showcase while pushing the season's themes about masks, power, and public truth. - The crew liked how the season made New York feel alive again, especially through the city rising against Kingpin's system and the anti-vigilante task force. - Final scores landed strong overall: Thomas gave the finale a 7 out of 10 but the season a 9 out of 10, Frank gave the season an 8 out of 10, and Megan gave it a 10 out of 10. QUOTES "Season two really upped the ante a lot, and it's a lot more comic accurate." "BB won the battle that killed her uncle." "Just because they both can aim good doesn't make them the same character." "This was the city of New York rising, all doing their own hallway scene." "The court scenes are so integral to who Daredevil is as a character." "This feels like a New York that is the home to heroes." CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to Geek Freaks for more Marvel, DC, gaming, and geek culture conversations. Leave a review, share the episode with a friend, and post your thoughts on social media using #GeekFreaksPodcast. LINKS AND RESOURCES GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during the podcast. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast LISTENER QUESTIONS What did you think of the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale? Send us your reactions, theories, and future topic ideas for the next episode. APPLE PODCAST TAGS Daredevil Born Again, Daredevil, Marvel, MCU, Spider-Man, Kingpin, Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, Bullseye, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Marvel Television, Geek Freaks Podcast, comic book TV, superhero shows, street-level Marvel, Disney Plus, Marvel reviews

Apparently, Tim is HIM! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl buckle up for a finale-heavy week with the last two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord, the Season 2 finale of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the Season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, The Boys Season 5 Episode 6, and Netflix's 2026 limited series Lord of the Flies. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Lord of the Flies: 7:02 Maul: 12:47 Monarch: 29:32 Daredevil: 46:50 The Boys: 1:02:16 Lord of the Flies, Netflix Limited Series Limited Series Episodes: 4 Titles: Piggy, Jack, Simon, Ralph Netflix release date: May 4, 2026 in the U.S. Original release date: February 8, 2026 Director: Marc Munden Writer: Jack Thorne Summary: Netflix's 2026 Lord of the Flies limited series adapts William Golding's classic survival nightmare into a four-episode TV format, following a group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. Ralph and Piggy try to build order, rules, and rescue plans, while Jack's need for power and violence slowly turns the group into rival camps. The series tracks the collapse through four character-focused episodes: Piggy brings the boys together, Jack embraces the hunt, Simon becomes the tragic victim of the island's growing hysteria, and Ralph watches the last pieces of civilization burn down around him. By the end, Piggy and Simon are dead, Ralph is hunted, and rescue arrives only after the boys have already proven that the real monster was never hiding in the jungle. Rating Out of 10 It Would Have Been Better Not to Try at All Brian: 1/10 Darryl: DNW Maul: Shadow Lord (Disney Plus) Title: Chapter 9: Strange Allies Air date: May 4, 2026 Director: Steward Lee Writer: Christopher Yost Summary: Dryden Vos enters the picture with an offer Maul absolutely cannot ignore: safe passage off Janix in exchange for Maul taking the reins of Crimson Dawn. Meanwhile, Maul reaches out to Devon through their Force connection, drawing her and the rest of the group into a desperate alliance. Lawson suggests a dangerous underground route out of the city, but the escape turns into a nightmare when the group has to cross a toxic river while the Inquisitors close in. Maul holds them off long enough for everyone to make it across, only for Darth Vader to arrive outside the city and casually remind everyone that there is always a bigger monster in the room. Title: Chapter 10: The Dark Lord Air date: May 4, 2026 Director: Nathaniel Villanueva Writer: Matt Michnovetz & Brad Rau Summary: The season finale throws Maul, Devon, Daki, the Lawsons, and the rest of the survivors straight into Vader's shadow. Maul and the Jedi fight Vader and the Inquisitors while the others try to reach Dryden Vos's ship through a wall of Imperial troops. Daki gets a brief victory over Marrok, but Vader kills him after Maul chooses self-preservation over loyalty. Devon's grief and rage push her closer to Maul, who promises to train her for revenge. Lawson sacrifices himself so Rylee, Two-Boots, and Vario can escape, and by the time Vos's ship leaves Janix, Devon agrees to become Maul's apprentice. Good news: they escaped. Bad news: the emotional damage is now fully weaponized. Rating Out of 10 Shhhhh Vader Comes Brian: 8/10 Darryl: 9.4/10 Season out of 10 Maul, Not Darth Just Maul Brian: 6/10 Darryl: 8.8/10 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2 Finale Season 2, Episode 10 Title: Where We Belong Air date: May 1, 2026 Director: Lawrence Trilling Writer: Teleplay by Joe Pokaski; Story by Andrew Colville Summary: The finale brings the season's Titan X chaos to Skull Island, where Kentaro leans into Isabel's plan to use Axis Mundi to save Hiroshi, because apparently messing with monster time-space is the new family therapy. Kong battles Titan X while Cate escapes Isabel's base and Keiko rescues her. Tim and May try to shut down the neural implants, but the real fix comes from returning Titan X's egg, which pacifies the creature and ends the fight. Titan X returns to Axis Mundi with the egg, Shaw and Keiko get a brief emotional vision of younger Shaw, and six weeks later Monarch officially recruits Cate, Keiko, May, and Tim. Meanwhile, Shaw tracks Kentaro and Isabel to Thailand and finds Rodan waiting near a volcano, because this show simply refuses to end on a normal workplace update. Rating Out of 5 Starring Kentaro as Cate Brian: 4.38/5 Darryl: 4.35/5 Season out of 10 Why Did Titan X Only Fight with 2 Tentacles Most of the Fight Brian: 8.6/10 Darryl: 7.5/10 Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2 Finale Season 2, Episode 8 Title: The Southern Cross Air date: May 5, 2026 Director: Iain B. MacDonald Writer: Dario Scardapane & Jesse Wigutow Summary: Karen Page's trial becomes the pressure cooker for the entire season as Matt calls Wilson Fisk to the stand, presents Savva's video testimony, and publicly reveals that he is Daredevil to prove what Fisk has done. Dex stops AVTF officers from killing Matt, then takes a shot at Fisk, causing chaos inside the courthouse. Outside, Daredevil's supporters rise up after BB Urich pushes the city to fight back. Fisk is offered exile to avoid charges, but because he is Wilson Fisk and subtlety has never once entered the chat, he lashes out and kills multiple protestors before Matt convinces him to take the deal. Fisk leaves New York, the AVTF collapses, BB lands at the New York Bulletin, Jessica reunites with Luke Cage, Heather Glenn starts sliding into Muse territory, and Matt ends the season arrested and imprisoned for being Daredevil. That is one hell of a “victory,” Matt. Rating out of 5 I AM… Daredevil Brian: 4.51/5 Darryl: 3.89/5 Season out of 10 It’s just too clean Brian: 7.68/10 Darryl: 6.56/10 The Boys, Season 5 Episode 6 Title: Though the Heavens Fall Air date: May 6, 2026 Director: Catriona McKenzie Writer: David Reed Summary: The Deep gets stuck doing Vought propaganda for a new oil pipeline, while Noir, tired of Deep wrecking his career plans, sabotages the whole thing and causes a catastrophic oil spill. Deep responds like the emotionally stable aquatic nightmare he is and murders Noir in retaliation. Meanwhile, Sage incapacitates Ashley and pulls information from Bashley, discovering that Soldier Boy may know where to find a lead on V1. That sends Sage into full defection mode as the final season keeps pushing everyone toward the inevitable blood-soaked endgame. Also, yes, somehow “Bashley” remains a thing we all have to say out loud. Rating Out of 5 When Homelander Goes Full Cyclops Brian: 4.12/5 Darryl: 3.4/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

The guys are back to discuss the season 2 finale of Daredevil Born Again. Listen as the guys breakdown what the ending now sets up for Matt in season 3, where it seems like the creators are pulling from, the return of [redacted], Charlie & Vincent being on another level, dueling hallway fights, the emergence of White Tiger, Bullseye making the best entrance, what Mr. Charles/Bullseye could be teaming up for, the lack of thwips, a more lived in hero filled season 3, BB following in Ben's steps, Powell vs North, mirroring the real world, the standout comicbooks visuals this season, what's next for Heather, and more! Plus, Michael gives a non-spoiler review of Mortal Kombat 2, the latest edition to the Man of Tomorrow cast, and the Comicpalooza schedule is out!   Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from the Podcast Pavillion Stage on the show floor. The guys are set to podcast live Sunday May 24th from 12:15p-1p. Their podcast title, Issue 648: Why Project Hail Mary Amazes Both Movie and Book Fans, Question? Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Stay up to date on the latest happenings and news surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

The war for the streets has reached its breaking point! In this deep-dive review of the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale, we are breaking down every major shift in the MCU's street-level landscape. From the fall of Mayor Fisk to the return of a powerhouse Defender, there is a lot to unpack.​In this episode, we discuss:​The Fall of Kingpin: Analyzing the conclusion of the "Vigilante War" and how it mirrors the iconic Devil's Reign comic arc.​A Hero Returns: Our live reaction to Mike Colter's surprise return as Luke Cage and what his partnership with Jessica Jones means for the future of the Defenders.​Legacy at The Bulletin: The emotional passing of the torch as BB Urich takes over Ben's old office—plus all the Easter eggs hidden in those framed headlines (did you catch the 2008 Harlem reference?).​The Future of NYC: Teasing the confirmed reunion for Season 3 and what it means for Daredevil, Iron Fist, and the rest of the team.– Season 3 Predictions & Final Ratings​Follow the journey:Stay tuned for more TV reviews and deep dives into the MCU. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes covering the rest of Season 2!The war for the streets has reached its breaking point! In this deep-dive review of the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale, we are breaking down every major shift in the MCU's street-level landscape. From the fall of Mayor Fisk to the return of a powerhouse Defender, there is a lot to unpack.​In this episode, we discuss:​The Fall of Kingpin: Analyzing the conclusion of the "Vigilante War" and how it mirrors the iconic Devil's Reign comic arc.​A Hero Returns: Our live reaction to Mike Colter's surprise return as Luke Cage and what his partnership with Jessica Jones means for the future of the Defenders.​Legacy at The Bulletin: The emotional passing of the torch as BB Urich takes over Ben's old office—plus all the Easter eggs hidden in those framed headlines (did you catch the 2008 Harlem reference?).​The Future of NYC: Teasing the confirmed reunion for Season 3 and what it means for Daredevil, Iron Fist, and the rest of the crew!​Follow the journey: @Kevin27wrld Stay tuned for more TV reviews and deep dives into the MCU. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes covering the rest of Season 2!

Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk finally go head-to-head in the explosive Season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again — but not in the way anyone expected. Courtroom warfare. Vigilante uprisings. Hallway fights. Jessica Jones returns. White Tiger rises. Fisk fully becomes Kingpin again before the eyes of New York City… and Matt Murdock makes the ultimate sacrifice by revealing to the world: “I am Daredevil.” This wasn't just a finale. It felt like a turning point for Marvel Television itself. We break down the courtroom showdown, Fisk's brutal rampage, Matt offering grace to his greatest enemy, the future of the Defenders in the MCU, Luke Cage's return, Bullseye's next move, Heather's terrifying transformation, and why this may be the greatest MCU TV episode yet. Hell's Kitchen just lit the way.

This is our spoiler-filled breakdown of the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale! Join us as we dive into the season's most brutal, bone-crunching moments, unpack the biggest reveals and shocking turns, and speculate on what's next for Wilson Fisk and the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. All episodes of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 are now streaming exclusively on Disney+. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

La carrera política de Wilson Fisk y el camino de Matt Murdock como vigilante convergen en el episodio final de la segunda temporada de Daredevil: Born Again.

If you want to SEE the comic books mentioned here, just go to The Nostalgic Podblast YouTube channel. Hit the LIVE tab. Just in time for MAY THE 4TH (be with you) day, It's time for the 10th installment of "EVERY ISSUE EVER MADE" on The Nostalgic Podblast! This time every cover of the Marvel "STAR WARS" comic book title from 1977-1986 from my collection will be shown, along with some "Star Wars" history & clips along the way. The photos of my comic books were taken by me. The actual dates that each of these issues were released to the public in real street calendar time are documented here since the cover month was 3 months ahead of real time. I have taken photos of these covers from my comic book collection for your enjoyment of the artwork. I will hold up the issues too from the comic book box. Also, fun facts about each issue will be shared such as notable first appearances, key elements, value of the comic book based on recent actual sales, etc. NOTES/CUE MARKS: Last "EVERRY ISSUE EVER" installment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjflcpYEhJc&t=13062s

Andrew Young (geekhardshow.com) joins to help spoil Daredevil: Born Again S02E06 + S02E07!Spoiler Review @4:04Reading Suggestions @1:31:29Conclusion/Plugs @1:35:17Follow Andrew on InstagramText Us Your ThoughtsHosts:Daniel Grant (Bluesky & Instagram)Ben Sit (Instagram)Show:@TDFSpoiled on Instagram, Threads, TikTok & YouTubeSubscribe & Follow HERE

Monarch’s Tim is LARPing as the MAN This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl dive into another packed week of prestige chaos, Sith trauma, kaiju family therapy, Hell's Kitchen courtroom warfare, and The Boys reminding everyone that celebrity cameos are just meat with better agents. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Maul: 8:27 Monarch: 15:51 Daredevil: 29:40 The Boys: 44:14 Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Episode 7 Title: Chapter 7: Call to Oblivion Air date: April 27, 2026 Director: Nathaniel Villanueva Writer: Julia Cooperman Summary: Maul brings Devon and Rylee to his hideout as the Empire closes in, but Devon refuses to follow him and tries to get Rylee away. Things go sideways fast when Imperial forces capture Rylee, forcing Devon back toward Lawson and Daki. Meanwhile, Maul's attempt to escape Janix collapses into a brutal fight with Marrok and the Eleventh Brother, leaving his followers scattered, his ship destroyed, and his already damaged leg becoming a very real problem. Maul survives because of course he does, but this is the Empire turning the screws hard. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Episode 8 Title: Chapter 8: The Creeping Fear Air date: April 27, 2026 Director: Saul Ruiz Writer: Jennifer Corbett Summary: With Maul separated from his crew and physically breaking down, the episode digs into his past through hallucinations of Sidious, Savage Opress, and the trauma that shaped him into the walking red flag he is today. Two-Boots finally gets his moral compass rebooted after learning what the Empire really did to Klyce, helping Rylee escape before the group walks into yet another trap. Sul sacrifices herself to stop Blake, and Maul's surviving crew regroups just in time for a message from Dryden Vos, because apparently the galaxy's criminal LinkedIn is still very active. Rating Out of 10 Help Me Darryl-Wan Kneobi, Brian Stopped Watching Darryl: 6.8/10 Brian: DNW Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2, Episode 9 Title: Ends of the Earth Air date: April 24, 2026 Director: Lawrence Trilling Writer: Tanner Hansinger Summary: Outpost 18 tracks Godzilla and Titan X toward Skull Island, where Godzilla backs off and Isabel reveals the full flavor of her Apex-branded madness. Her plan is not just about Axis Mundi. It is about using Titan X, its egg, and Skull Island itself as pieces on a very expensive monster chessboard. Meanwhile, Tim, Shaw, Keiko, May, and Monarch forces follow Titan X onto the island, Shaw and Keiko get separated, Cate escapes, and Kentaro drops the emotional trap card by claiming they can save Hiroshi. In the 1958 storyline, Keiko and Bill marry, while Bill's later obsession with rifts shows how this family has been getting emotionally nuked by monster science for decades. Rating Out of 5 When Godzilla and Titan X Stop to Have a Chat Brian: 4.01/5 Darryl: 3/5 Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2, Episode 7 Title: The Hateful Darkness Air date: April 28, 2026 Director: Iain B. MacDonald Writer: Heather Bellson Summary: Karen Page finally gets her day in court, and Matt comes out of hiding to help defend her alongside Kirsten McDuffie. The trial puts the AVTF under pressure, but Fisk's machine responds the only way it knows how: violence, intimidation, and ugly backroom damage control. Jessica Jones confronts Mr. Charles and learns Luke Cage is working overseas with the CIA, while Dex interrupts an assassination attempt on Governor McCaffrey. The emotional gut punch lands with Daniel Blake, who nearly gives BB Urich up to Cashman before finding his spine at the worst possible time. He lets her escape, refuses to reveal her location, and pays for it with his life. Rating Out of 5, Matthew Murdock for the Defense is Straight Fire Brian: 4.22/5 Darryl: 3.5/5 The Boys, Season 5, Episode 5 Title: One-Shots Air date: April 29, 2026 Director: Phil Sgriccia Writer: Judalina Neira Summary: The Boys keeps pushing the virus and chasing V1 while Homelander and Soldier Boy go hunting for answers through Stan Edgar and Mister Marathon. In Los Angeles, Mister Marathon and Malchemical try to pull Soldier Boy away from Homelander, but Soldier Boy chooses Team Daddy Issues and kills Malchemical instead. Marathon's escape turns into a blood-soaked celebrity disaster before Homelander finishes him off. Back at Vought, Sage warns Ashley that Homelander can't get V1, Noir spirals through theater-kid identity crisis hell, The Deep does Deep things, and Firecracker finally starts doubting Homelander, which goes about as well as expected. He kills her. Because apparently loyalty programs at Vought end with murder. Rating Out of 5 If Only Moose Could Do Such a Thing Brian: 1/5 Darryl: 1/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

A solo una semana del final, empezamos a despedirnos de la segunda temporada de Daredevil: Born Again con un penúltimo episodio en el que Matt y Karen llevan la batalla contra Fisk al terreno legal.

Guess who's back!?!?! Matt Murdock makes a dramatic entrance into court for his girl Karen, because they didn't leave on the best of terms. Heather and Fisk have a chat about the item she swiped. Jessica and Mr. Charlie have a quick chat too and we get a Luke Cage reference. Daniel makes a choice that doesn't end well for him, but it does for BB.IG: theuponfurtherreviewFB: The Upon Further ReviewTikTok: theuponfurtherreview#daredevil #daredevilbornagain #mcu #disneyplus

The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is back, and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is here! Join us EVERY TUESDAY LIVE at 10 pm ET for our Daredevil: Born Again After Show releasing immediately after each episode. Come hang out as we share our reactions and review, and theorize about the rest of the series. This week, we break down Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 7! (00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Michael, The Boys, Anime Corner(00:10:00) Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:17:00) Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 7 Ending Explained(00:26:00) Daredevil: Born Again S2 Ep 7 Breakdown(00:28:00) A Tough Episode for Karen Page(00:35:00) Jessica Jones and Luke Cage(00:49:00) Bullseye Redemption Arc?(00:55:00) The Trial of Karen Page(01:11:00) Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Finale Theories Check out our interview with Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: https://youtu.be/5eICufKEUVI Check out our interview with showrunner Dario Scardapane and executive producer Sana Amanat for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: https://youtu.be/fS8LNrrPGLc Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

Join Winston and Kris on The Kristian Harloff Show for a massive breakdown of today's biggest DC and Marvel news! We kick things off with a huge update on the DCU timeline as Clayface's official placement has been revealed, marking a fascinating first for the franchise. What does this mean for the future of Batman's rogues gallery? Over in the Marvel world, we dive into the brand-new Spider-Noir teaser! We're breaking down those first looks at Silvermane, Sandman, Tombstone, and Megawatt in action. Plus, we discuss the surprising reveal regarding Tony Stark's fate in Avengers: Endgame—find out why Jon Favreau originally pushed back against that emotional Iron Man ending. Finally, we're talking Daredevil: Born Again! Krysten Ritter is opening up about her MCU return, and we finally have some answers on Luke Cage's whereabouts. If you love DCU theories, Spider-Verse updates, and deep dives into the MCU, this is the episode for you! Hosted by Kristian Harloff with his signature humor and honest takes. What do you think about Clayface's role in the DCU or that wild Spider-Noir footage? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Timestamps coming soon! Sources & Full Coverage: Clayface's DCU Timeline Revealed: https://comicbookmovie.com/batman/clayface/clayfaces-place-in-the-dcu-timeline-revealed-and-it-marks-an-intriguing-first-for-the-franchise-a227505 Spider-Noir Teaser Breakdown: https://comicbookmovie.com/spider_man/spider_noir/spider-noir-teaser-reveals-silvermane-sandman-tombstone-and-megawatt-in-action-a227512 Jon Favreau on Iron Man's Endgame Death: https://comicbookmovie.com/avengers/avengers-endgame/iron-man-director-jon-favreau-pushed-back-against-tony-starks-death-in-avengers-endgame-a227510 Daredevil: Born Again & Jessica Jones Updates: https://comicbookmovie.com/tv/marvel/daredevil/daredevil-born-again-star-krysten-ritter-talks-mcu-return-as-luke-cages-whereabouts-finally-revealed-a227485 #KristianHarloffShow #DCU #SpiderNoir #Marvel #IronMan #DaredevilBornAgain #Batman #MCU SPONSORS:  RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment. HIMS: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/KRISTIAN to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Weight Loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A.S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit  https://www.hims.com  

Time to get back to Daredevil Born Again! Jong and Michael discuss season 2 episode 6 of series titled "Requiem" which saw the return of everyone's favorite private investigator, Jessica Jones! Find out what the guys thought of her return, the direction they're taking with her powers, what she's been up to, what the conversation with Matt implies about Luke Cage (or is it about Luke Cage?), the clashing of ideologies between Karen and Matt, whether Karen would have gone through [redacted], Buck and Heather's umm interesting scene, Daniel's care for BB, Mr. Charles underestimating Wilson Fisk, Officer Powell being horrible person, and more!Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from either the show floor or podcast panel room. The Comicast podcast panel time is still TBD but the guys will keep you updated on the latest announcements and news in the lead up to this year's event. Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. You can also stay up to date on the latest happenings surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Find out more info or purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is back, and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is here! Join us EVERY TUESDAY LIVE at 10pm ET for our Daredevil: Born Again After Show releasing immediately after each episode. Come hang out as we share our reactions and review, and theorize about the rest of the series. This week, we break down Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 6 with Matty from Nerd Initiative and the HopsGeekNews Podcast! (00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin?(00:15:00) Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:24:00) Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 6 Breakdown(00:30:00) Jessica Jones is BACK!(00:40:00) Where is Luke Cage in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2?(00:48:00) Will Heather Glenn Become Muse?(00:51:00) Deborah Ann Woll Masterclass(00:58:00) BB and Daniel's Relationship(01:08:00) Daredevil: Born Again Theories Check out our interview with Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: https://youtu.be/5eICufKEUVI Check out our interview with showrunner Dario Scardapane and executive producer Sana Amanat for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: https://youtu.be/fS8LNrrPGLc Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

The stakes just hit the ceiling in Hell's Kitchen. In this episode, we're breaking down everything from "The Grand Design"—and trust us, it's a lot to process.​On the docket for today:​The Fall of the Queen: We discuss the shocking death of Vanessa Fisk and what it means for Wilson's mental state. Is the "Mayor" about to become the Monster again?​Avocados Flashbacks: Foggy Nelson returns (kind of). We dive into those emotional Matt/Foggy scenes and whether the "flashback hair" was more distracting than the drama.​Unlikely Allies: Matt and Dex (Bullseye) are trapped in a church together. We analyze the tension, the "twisted honor" of Bullseye, and that brutal Netflix-style action.​Shadowland Predictions: With Fisk on the warpath, who's coming to help? We speculate on those Luke Cage and Jessica Jones rumors.

The Boys are back in town. For their fifth and final season, we talk the first two episodes. Plus we review The Drama, the somewhat controversial A24 film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. And of course there's the news of the week including a shift in direction for Avatar 5 & 6, the surprising ratings for the Disney Plus She-Hulk series, the return of Luke Cage and Iron Fist for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, an announcement for Extraction 3 and the first trailer for the MCU Special Presentation, The Punisher: One Last Kill. Thanks for listeningNew bonus booque clubbe episode for The Dark Knight Returns out now! Including fully edited video version PLUS entire backcatalogue including ad-free feeds and early access on https://bigsandwich.co/Is James allowed to have parallel thoughts? Vote here: https://forms.gle/jMZh6e55nkdEszPx6PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start05:05 Avatar Films in Trouble13:38 Metal Gear Solid Movie18:54 Best MCU Disney Show Reveal24:03 Returning Characters in Daredevil S325:58 Extraction 3 Announced28:13 The Punisher: One Last Kill Trailer31:43 The Boys Final Season (so far) Spoiler Review45:26 The Drama Movie Review51:05 The Drama Spoiler Segment01:02:09 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read Cont.01:06:00 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another episode of Sister Scoop this week, and we're covering: ⁃ Luke Cage and Iron Fist Returning- X-Men Film Details- X-Men '97 Clues

Live Reaction to The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney Plus in May!The Boys Final Season has started off HOT and we gotta talk about it!Let's not forget about Invincible Season 4 Episode 6 "You Look Horrible,"BUT WAIT... there's more...we are also going to be talking about Daredevil Born Again: Season 2 Episode 4 "Gloves Off"!WAIT....MORE?! YES Darth Maul Shadow Lord also dropped the first and second episode...we are EATING RIGHT NOW NERDS! Come kick it, have some drinks and laughs and lets talk NERD! Here's some more topics on the docket this week! - Avengers Doomsday Trailer dropping soon?!- Heather Glenn will become the new Muse by the end of Season 2 of DareDevil Born Again.- Luke Cage to become Mayor in Season 3 of DD Born Again and Iron Fist also back?! - We are STILL talking about Spider-Man Brand New Day!- Absolute Batman #20 Robins have been revealed.- Anime Updates- Comics of the Week and more!Remember to Like, Comment and Subscribe!

Pull up a chair—it's time for another late-night deep dive. Today, we're breaking down the massive news shaking up the street-level MCU and revisiting a legal comedy that's still sparking heated debates.​In This Episode:​The Defenders Reassemble: New set photos from Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 have basically broken the internet. We discuss the confirmed return of Mike Colter as Luke Cage and Finn Jones as Iron Fist. Are we finally getting the Heroes for Hire series we've been waiting for since the Netflix days? ​The Man Without Fear Goes Solo: With Matt Murdock officially back in the spotlight, rumors are swirling about a standalone Daredevil solo film. We look at where Matt fits in the post-Doomsday landscape and if his "Avengers loophole" means he's better off staying on the streets.​The She-Hulk Stats: Brad Winderbaum recently dropped a bombshell: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was actually one of Marvel's best-performing shows with general audiences. We break down the "fan vs. audience" disconnect and ask: If it was such a hit, where is Season 2? ​Weekly Rundown: Plus, our thoughts on the latest MCU news, comic lore connections, and what the return of the Defenders means for the future of Kingpin's New York.​Don't forget to subscribe and catch us every week for the latest in Marvel and beyond!

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in WYGYFF Episode 43: Percussionist and drummer Ralph Vargas, also known as Da Phunky Drumma. He has spent the past 30 years behind the scenes creating some of the world's most recognizable beats. We're talking beats for Bruno Mars' “Just The Way You Are,” Dr. Dre's “Xxplosive,” Wu-Tang Clan's “7th Chamber,” Ol' Dirty Bastard's “Brooklyn Zoo,” D'Angelo's “Brown Sugar,” Sprite and Infiniti commercials, MCNBC documentaries, and movies and TV like Netflix's “Luke Cage,” “Limitless” and “Never Back Down.”  They are all from his early 1990s drum loop records, Funky Drummer Vols. 1 & II. He also discusses being mentored by Cameo's Larry Blackmon and working with that band during the 1970s, as well as touring as New Edition's drummer during the 1980s. RECORDED NOVEMBER 2025 Hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist, author of “Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk” and creator/host of the popular TRUTH IN RHYTHM podcast — "Where'd You Get Your Funk From?" is another interview show brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET. Where'd You Get Your Funk From (WYGYFF) is an open format video and audio podcast focusing on the here and now, with a broad range of creative and artistic guests sharing fascinating stories, experiences, and perspectives. WYGYFF is a welcoming avenue to newer and independent musical acts as well as established and still active musicians of any genre; authors; filmmakers; actors; artists; collectors and archivists; radio & podcast personalities; journalists; scholars; sound techs; promoters; photographers; and other creative people. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

In this quick Geek Freaks Headlines segment, Frank reacts to the leaked Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 set photos that appear to show the return of Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. He breaks down why the images matter, how long it has been since the Defenders last teamed up, and what this could mean for the future of Marvel's street-level corner. From Charlie Cox teasing a new chapter to speculation about Kingpin's shifting status and a possible Hand comeback, this episode is all about what these leaks could be setting up next.Timestamps and Topics00:00 Spoiler warning and leaked set photo breakdown00:17 Why the Defenders reunion feels intentional, not hidden00:29 What Season 3 could look like in a post-Kingpin MCU00:44 Theory corner: Is the Hand returning?00:56 Final thoughts and sendoffKey TakeawaysLeaked set photos appear to show Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones returning to the Marvel street-level worldJessica Jones already being confirmed for Season 2 makes the larger Defenders speculation feel more believableThe last time the full Defenders were together was in 2017, which gives this possible reunion a lot of weightCharlie Cox teasing Season 3 as a new chapter suggests the show may be moving beyond the current Kingpin-focused arcIron Fist getting another shot in the MCU could be a real chance to improve how the character landed with fans the first timeA larger threat may be forming, and Frank's prediction is that the Hand could be part of that setupMemorable Quotes“Basically, the Defenders are returning.”“Clearly they're not hiding this too out, so I think they're just not going to try.”“Season three is going to feel like a new chapter.”“It sounds like Daredevil and the Defenders are facing a new threat.”“Are you happy to see Iron Fist get a second chance?”Call to ActionEnjoyed the episode? Subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave us a review, and share the episode with your Marvel crew using #GeekFreaksPodcast.Links and ResourcesGeekFreaksPodcast.comOur news source for all stories discussed on the podcast.Follow UsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastListener QuestionsWhat do you think these Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 leaks are setting up? Are you excited to see the Defenders return, and do you think Iron Fist deserves another shot? Send us your thoughts and let us know what topics you want covered in a future episode.Daredevil Born Again, Daredevil Born Again season 3, Defenders return, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Charlie Cox, Marvel news, MCU, Kingpin, The Hand, Marvel Disney Plus, Geek Freaks Headlines

▶︎ Watch This week on Superhero Slate the OG Defenders return, Supergirl goes full John Wick, we visit Castle Greyskull in Eternia, and more!  News Masters of the Universe (7:20) Official full trailer for upcoming film released Battle Cat as the MGM Lion June 5, 2026 Spaceballs 2 (10:20) Releasing April 23, 2027 in theaters […]

To prevent heroes from interfering in his plans, Mayor Wilson Fisk bans all vigilantism in New York. The new law finds both Danny Rand and Luke Cage opposing The Powers Act with a different approach. Issues Reviewed:Devil's Reign Issues 1 -6Devil's Reign: Omega

SURPRISE! We are live reacting to the Masters of the Universe Official Trailer!We have SO MANY shows and Anime Episodes out now WE CAN'T KEEP UP!We are going to be talking about Daredevil Born Again: Season 2 Episodes 2 and 3!We are also going to be discussing Invincible Season 4 Episode 5 which was PEAK!!! Come kick it, have some drinks and laughs and lets talk NERD! Here's some more topics on the docket this week! - Marvel Considering Moving Doomsday Up a Week to December 11th, 2026?!- Sadie Sink Signed a 5 Movie Deal with MCU?!- Luke Cage to Cameo in Daredevil Born Again Season 2?!- We are STILL talking about Spider-Man Brand New Day!- Invincible Animation facing backlash as well as Tech Jacket Gender Swap!

For TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of the next chapter of the Korvac Saga in Avengers #168, plus a special crossover Mighty MBTM Checklist featuring The Comics Canon's Robb Milne and Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics' Jamie Wenger — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of almost 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!   Stories Covered in this Episode: "Seagate Is a Lonely Place to Die!" - Power Man #49, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Dan Green, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Francoise Mouly and Ken Klaczak, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Home Are the Heroes!" - X-Men #109, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Terry Austin, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics   "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

A Note from James:This is why I love doing podcasts—talking to people like Dr. Sheena Howard, author of Why Wakanda Matters. Wakanda is the country where Black Panther is from, and Sheena has written extensively about comics, including work on Black Panther itself.We talk about comics, race, and storytelling. I asked a question I was almost afraid to ask—whether the Black Panther movie was racist against other Black people—and she gave a surprising answer. We also talk about a time she was abducted in Jamaica, along with a lot of other topics.I loved this conversation. Please listen. Episode Description:James sits down with Dr. Sheena Howard—scholar, comic book writer, and Eisner Award winner—for a conversation that moves between pop culture, publishing, and personal survival.They use Black Panther as a lens to examine how stories shape identity, how representation evolves, and why cultural narratives are often filtered through systems that weren't built to support them. Sheena breaks down the tension between nationalism and isolationism in Wakanda, and why audiences interpret the same story in radically different ways.The conversation also goes deeper—into how gatekeeping works in publishing today, how creators can bypass it, and why building your own audience may be the most reliable path forward.And then there's the story she didn't tell for years: being abducted at 19. What happened, why she stayed silent, and what it reveals about psychology, fear, and resilience.This episode is about storytelling—but also about control: who has it, who doesn't, and how to take it back.What You'll Learn:Why “Black superheroes don't sell” is a myth—and how the industry perpetuates it anywayThe real gatekeeping mechanism in publishing today (and why audience ownership matters more than ever)How subtle bias shows up now—not in obvious barriers, but in shifting goalpostsWhat makes a story resonate across audiences (and why Black Panther worked at scale)The psychology of abusive situations—and how awareness and boundaries are built over timeTimestamped Chapters:[03:04] A Note from James[03:53] Favorite Superheroes: From Captain America to Black Panther[04:27] Why Black Panther Connected Culturally[04:43] The $1.2B Question: Why So Late for Black Superheroes?[05:17] Luke Cage, Netflix, and the “Myth” That Black Stories Don't Sell[05:39] Tyler Perry and the “Outlier” Problem[06:23] Pressure on Black-Led Films to Be Perfect[07:00] What Wakanda Represents (Uncolonized Possibility)[07:53] Killmonger: Anger, Oppression, and Relatability[08:23] MLK vs. Malcolm X Parallel in Black Panther[09:00] Identity Formation: African vs. African American Perspectives[09:47] Are Black Superheroes Designed to “Feel Safe”?[10:28] Gentrification, Stereotypes, and Media Influence[11:50] Media Isn't “Just Entertainment”[12:00] Early Representation and Cultural Messaging[12:28] Who Created Black Panther—and Why That Matters[13:07] Rewriting History: What Would She Change?[13:49] Designing a Modern Black Superhero[14:47] Why a Modern Hero Might Be “Invisible”[15:44] Publishing Barriers and Gatekeeping Conversations[16:36] Social Media vs. Traditional Publishing Access[17:26] Building 163K Followers—and Still Not Enough[21:47] The Instagram Post: “I Was Abducted at 19”[22:11] How It Started: Cheap Tour, No Money, Bad Decision[23:05] The Trap: Locked House and Escalation[25:00] Refusal and Survival Strategy[26:02] Car Crash and Escape Attempt[27:00] Walking Away and Getting Home[28:30] Why She Stayed Silent for Years[29:20] Abusive Relationships and Self-Blame[30:26] Leaving Abuse: The Role of Her Son[31:06] Love Bombing and Early Warning Signs[33:02] Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships[35:45] Teaching Kids Boundaries and Self-Worth[37:21] “Is Wakanda Racist?”—The Big Question[38:00] Nationalism vs. Racism Explained[39:00] Isolationism vs. Imperialism[41:00] Why Some Black Superheroes Don't Break Out[43:00] The Loss (and Survival) of Great Storytelling[46:14] How She Got Hired by Marvel (Cold Email + PI)[48:29] Why Pitching Ideas to Marvel Often Fails[50:00] Cold Outreach: Being Seen Before Heard[52:00] Do You Need Social Media to Sell Books? (Yes.)[55:01] Building an Audience vs. Waiting to Be Discovered[56:00] Email Lists: The Real Asset for Writers[59:00] Should You Niche Down or Stay Broad?[01:09:36] Do Podcasts Actually Sell Books?[01:12:00] Why Publishers Don't Care About You (At First)[01:14:18] Choose One: Money, Readers, or Prestige[01:15:10] Quantity vs. Quality Writing Models[01:23:56] Success Beyond the New York Times List[01:24:25] Owning Your IP vs. Writing for Marvel[01:26:18] “Survive the Gap” Concept and Film Project[01:27:00] Turning Ideas Into Franchises[01:28:44] Why Ownership Beats Gatekeeping[01:30:34] What's Next: Hip Hop and ComicsAdditional ResourcesHome | Dr. Sheena C. Howard | Creative EntrepreneurWhy Wakanda Matters by Dr. Sheena HowardBlack Comics: Politics of Race and Representation by Dr. Sheena HowardNina's Whisper by Dr. Sheena HowardMarvel's Black Panther (film)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Colter (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Evil) joins us for a deeply reflective and grounded conversation about confidence, discipline, and what it really takes to sustain a career in Hollywood without losing yourself. Mike opens up about early support versus later self doubt, nearly being pushed out of grad school, and how proving people wrong became fuel rather than resentment. He talks about why Luke Cage changed his life but never defined him, why he values trust over prestige, and how self worth comes from being comfortable alone. Thank you to our sponsors:

On this week's episode of Hero Talk, the guys discuss Daredevil Born Again show runner Dario Scardapane's comments about Season 2 ending the "Mayor Fisk" saga and plans for season 3. We'll also talk about Mike Colter's comments about potentially coming back as Luke Cage and the possibility Marvel may begin shooting X-Men later this year.

The Kristian Harloff Show – Movie & TV News Breakdown On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we dive into the biggest trending stories across DC and Marvel as new rumors, updates, and confirmations shake up the future of blockbuster franchises. First, a new DC rumor claims James Gunn may want to fast-track The Batman 3, potentially allowing him to move on to The Brave and the Bold and fully establish the DCU's version of Batman. What does this mean for Matt Reeves' universe and the long-term DC Studios plan? We also break down the latest reports surrounding Avengers: Secret Wars, including whether Marvel Studios is considering splitting the event film into two massive movies—and how that could impact Phase 6 and the MCU's future. Plus, new story details for Spider-Man: Brand New Day tease a "web of mystery" and lingering repercussions from Peter Parker's past. What could this mean for Spider-Man's next chapter in the MCU? Finally, Mike Colter confirms talks with Marvel about returning as Luke Cage, sparking fresh speculation about how—and when—the character could officially debut in the MCU. Join Kristian Harloff for analysis, speculation, and sharp takes on the stories shaping the future of superhero movies and TV. SPONSORS: LEESA: Go to https://www.Leesa.com for 30% off mattresses!   PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code KRISTIAN, exclusive for my listeners SQUARE: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/kristian!  #squarepod CASH APP:  Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

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Episode 96 - Murdock and Marvel: 2022 It was a good year for comics, with things being stable, but still pointing up.  In the movie world, though, there were some dangerous signs of problems to come… The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil v6 #36, Daredevil v7 #1-4, Devil's Reign #1-6, Devil's Reign Omega #1, Daredevil Epic Collection #12, Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1, Marvel Masterworks: Werewolf By Night #1, Mighty Marvel Masterworks: Namor the Sub-Mariner #1  Writer: Chip Zdarsky (v6 #36, DR #1-6, v7 #1-3) Zdarsky, Rodney Barnes and Jim Zub (Omega)  Pencils: Manuel Garcia (#36), Marco Checchetto (DR #1-6, v7 #1), Rafael De Latorre, Luciano Vecchio and Guillermo Sanna Bauza (Omega), Checchetto, De Latorre, Alex Maleev, Paul Azaceta, Phil Noto, Chris Samnee, Klaus Janson, Mike Hawthorne and John Romita Jr (v7 #2), De Latorre (v7 #3-4)  Inks: Cam Smith, Scott Hanna and Victor Nava (#36), Marco Checchetto (DR #1-6, v7 #1-), Rafael De Latorre, Luciano Vecchio and Guillermo Sanna Bauza (Omega) , Checchetto, De Latorre, Alex Maleev, Paul Azaceta, Phil Noto, Chris Samnee, Klaus Janson, Mike Hawthorne and Scott Hanna (v7 #2), De Latorre (v7 #3-4)  The year begins with the final book of the Lock Down storyline we talked about in 2021. Fisk gets married to Typhoid Mary and while at his summer home finds his secret file with information on Daredevil's secret identity.    That leads us into the big crossover event for 2022 – Devil's Reign. Since it's a huge crossover event that basically takes the place of a Daredevil volume for much of 2022, this will be our Spotlight story for the week.   Following Devil's Reign in July, we get an epilogue book called Devil's Reign Omega. In it there are 3 stories:   In “Fall and Rise” Reed Richards tells Daredevil he believes Fisk has traveled to Latveria before everything pauses for Matt Murdock's funeral, with Kirsten delivering the eulogy and the Marvel cast quietly circling the truth—Foggy grieving, Jessica learning Joe is alive but warehoused in an orphanage, and Butch Pharris showing up just long enough to confirm he knows Mike died in Matt's place and to ask the one question no one can answer: where is Matt?  Daredevil and Elektra watch the post-funeral scene, telling Luke Cage and Danny Rand that Matt being “dead” is the only way they can leave New York and take the fight to the Hand. A quick bank-robbery stop turns awkward when the Thunderbolts arrive and remind everyone that Fisk may be gone, but the Powers Act—and their authority—very much isn't.  The story ends with Jessica Jones freeing Joe from his inhibitor collar and takes responsibility for him, Kirsten quietly buries the Norn Stone with Matt and admits she knows, somehow, this isn't goodbye.   In “Mayor For Hire” we see Luke Cage reflect on his past before his first press conference as Mayor. During the opening statement he tries to bring people together and afterwords talks about the role of the Thunderbolts.  In “Cleaning House” Luke Cage tries to recruit Monica Rambeau to lead the Thunderbolts and reform them from within. She turns him down and it's suggested they try asking Clint Barton next.  By September the events of Devil's Reign have wrapped up and Daredevil volume 7 starts. In it we get the first 4 issues of a storyline entitled “The Red Fist Saga”. It opens with Matt —posing as Mike—confronting Butch and learns about Fisk's fate. He then drops the act and with Spider-Man backing him up gives Butch a clear warning: rule like Fisk, and the heroes will come. Before leaving the city, Matt finally trusts Peter with his secret identity, then races to stop Kirsten from leaving town—only to miss her train as it explodes, pulling him into a nightmare orchestrated by the unnervingly calm Robert Goldman – a former college friend.  Goldman claims he's been shaping Matt's life all along, pushing him toward greatness through tragedy—revealing he may have caused Elektra's father's death and the train bombings to “reforge” Daredevil. Their rain-soaked clash ends with Goldman leaping away and turning himself in, while Matt reunites with a very much alive Kirsten, confessing his love but still keeping his true identity hidden.  Elektra and Stick establish a base near the Fist's origin, meanwhile Luke Cage stands his ground as mayor against the Stromwyns. Matt recruits Cole North for what's coming, learns the Hand is allied with the Stromwyns and the Punisher is now leading the Hand from Aka, a former mentor of Elektra's while she was in the Hand.   As the year ends, Matt and Elektra complete a brutal spiritual trial, defeating the lingering souls of the Hand. Stick seals the ceremony, declaring Matt and Elektra King and Queen of the reborn Fist as well as husband and wife—before calmly telling them, “Now let's get to work.”  This Week's Spotlight: Devil's Reign issues #1-6 from February 2022 to June 2022  Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway Oversaturation and poor quality led to comic book fatigue. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History  DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts  https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/  https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

  What happens when life experience and performance collide? Actress Carolyn Michelle joins Too Opinionated to talk about her powerful new film Familiar Touch, a quietly devastating drama about a former chef finding her place inside an assisted living facility. Carolyn plays a care worker opposite the legendary Kathleen Chalfant, and the role carries deep personal meaning—Carolyn was the real-life caretaker for her late mother in her final years. We dig into how caregiving shaped her performance, why stories about aging and dignity matter, and how emotional truth elevates great acting. Carolyn first gained attention opposite Robin Wright on House of Cards as Willa, Claire Underwood's Chief of Staff, and she's continued to build an impressive career across film and television. Her credits include And Just Like That, The Chi, Chicago Med, Russian Doll, Luke Cage, Law & Order: SVU, Code Black, Colony, and How to Get Away with Murder, along with a multi-episode arc on Brilliant Minds. This conversation explores acting craft, resilience, caregiving representation in film, and what it means to bring lived experience to the screen.

Friends! I was super-energized by Mike Colter and I'm pretty sure you will be too. The iconic actor (Luke Cage! Evil! The Good Wife! Men in Black!) shows us who he really is -- and it's fascinating and fun. So many reveals! Watch Mike Colter and me on my Really Famous YouTube channel  ➤   https://youtu.be/jSVfU87reJk   Watch my talks with Mike's Evil co-star Michael Emerson ➤   Talk 1: https://youtu.be/Key_W3JUvYo  Talk 2: https://youtu.be/PGKc9UTJ9X0  Talk 3: https://youtu.be/_QofS19cuuI  Talk 4: https://youtu.be/5tiBN1x1NRI (the original; audio only)   Pick up hair product from Mike's hair product line Niles + Chaz ➤ https://nilesandchaz.com  Links to everything: Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok | @karamayerrobinson Facebook | facebook.com/karamayerrobinson/ Subscribe on YouTube  ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbR3_S40FqVaWfKhYOTneSQ Share your thoughts ➤ mailto:reallyfamouspodcast@gmail.com Therapy + coaching ➤ https://really-famous.com/therapy-sessions Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Episode 93 - Murdock and Marvel: 2019 In 2019 Marvel Studios completed the most ambitious movie cycle in history with its 2 billion dollar Avengers: Endgame masterpiece, even as comic stores wondered about the future and politics made deeper and deeper inroads into comics and comics fandom. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil v5 #611-612, Man Without Fear #1-5, Daredevil v6 1-12, Marvel Knights 20th #2, Guardians of the Galaxy #1, Spider-Man / Deadpool #47-48, Avengers: No Road Home #10, War of the Realms #1-6, War of the Realms: War Scrolls #1-3, Avengers #20 True Believers: Spider-Man – The New Spider-Man! #1, War of the Realms Omega #1, History of the Marvel Universe #3    Writer: Charles Soule (#611-612), Chip Zdarsky (#1-12)  Pencils: Phil Noto (#611-612), Marco Checchetto (#1-5 and #11-12), Lalit Kumar Sharma (#6-9), Jorge Fornes (#10)  Inks: Phil Noto (#611-612), Marco Checchetto (#1-5 and #11-12), Jay Leisten (#6-9), Jorge Fornes (#10) In the final storyline of volume 5, “The Death of Daredevil”, We open with Matt Murdock on the brink of death—lying in an ER after being hit by a truck while saving a child, eerily echoing the childhood accident that made him Daredevil in the first place. And as the doctors fight to keep him alive, Matt mentally resets his mission. He decides this is war with Wilson Fisk, and war requires honesty. So he tells his entire team the truth: he's Daredevil. No more secrets.  When he gets back out on the streets in his mind's version of events, he barely has time to breathe before a bone-knife-throwing assassin attacks him. And when he limps home afterward, who's waiting in his apartment? Elektra. They fall back into old patterns, but when Matt asks her to stay and join the team.  From there, Matt and his crew move aggressively—they decide to kidnap John Wesley, Fisk's right-hand man, to force him to spill how the election was rigged. The plan blows up in their faces, but somehow, they still manage to grab Wesley. They lose his guards, get attacked by more bone knives, and end up scrambling into a church for cover…where Fisk's assassin, Vigil, is already waiting. Daredevil and Elektra take him on in a brutal fight. Elektra almost kills him, Daredevil stops her, and in that split second, Vigil drives a bone knife straight into Wesley's back. The only man who could presumably tell them how Fisk did it is now dead—Elektra walks out.  While out on patrol he's ambushed by a swarm of Stilt-Men, forced into an arena, and dropped into a who's-who gauntlet of enemies—Klaw, Ikari, Electro, Gladiator, Typhoid Mary. But Matt turns the tables, manipulating the villains into fighting each other for the “honor” of killing him. It works. At least until he reaches the roof, hoping to catch his breath, and is immediately shot by Bullseye. Matt's seconds from dying again when he's unexpectedly saved…by his magically created, now-fully-real brother, Mike Murdock, who claims he can help end all of this.  Mike's intel leads Matt straight to the truth: the Mad Thinker helped Fisk rig the mayoral election. With that, Matt convinces the DA to prosecute the mayor and put Daredevil himself on the witness stand. A parade of heroes testify. Fisk slips up under questioning, admits to “adjustments,” and Fisk loses the court case and he's recalled as mayor. It's a victory…until Vigil returns. Daredevil unmasks him—and sees his own face staring back.  And that's when the illusion cracks. We realize the entire story, every moment, every battle, every twist, has been in Matt's head while he lies unconscious in the hospital. He's still fighting for his life. In the quiet between heartbeats, he sees Karen Page beside him. She tells him gently that it isn't his time. The panels go dark…until a single heartbeat rises from the silence. Daredevil isn't dead. He's choosing to fight.  In March we get the Man Without Fear limited series from writer Jed Mackay and artists Danilo Beyruth, Stefano Landini, Iban Coello, and Paolo Villanelli. It's a haunting bridge between Daredevil's fall and whatever comes next. It's a really interesting story – deserving our spotlight for this week.  In April, Volume 6 starts with a new creative team – Writer Chip Zdarsky and art by Marco Checchetto. The opening storyline is titled “Know Fear”. In it we see Matt Murdock back on the streets as Daredevil—too early, too shaky, and already in over his head. Between flashbacks of young Matt talking to a priest, we watch him struggle through patrols, botch a robbery takedown, and accidentally kill one of the thieves due to head trauma. New-to-NYC Detective Cole North zeroes in on him immediately, refusing to play the usual “look the other way” game, and soon Daredevil is shot, chased, cornered, and nearly arrested as Wilson Fisk—now Mayor—watches from a distance, thrilled to see his old enemy unraveling.  Things spiral further as Daredevil finds himself rescued—and judged—by the one man he never wants to owe anything to: the Punisher. Frank Castle drags Matt to his hideout and brutally challenges the idea that Daredevil is still a hero. A prisoner dies, blows are exchanged, and Matt ultimately escapes, injured and ashamed, just as the NYPD begins questioning Cole North's escalating methods… even while Fisk quietly rewards him for keeping the pressure on.  The breaking point comes when Matt is rescued from the Owl's men by Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Danny Rand—street-level peers who've been watching him self-destruct in real time. After Matt admits he accidentally killed the robber, the others acknowledge they've made mistakes too… but they also agree he's too unstable to keep wearing the mask. Matt slips away, heads home, and meets Spider-Man waiting for him on the rooftop—delivering the final gut punch: Matt's done. No more Daredevil. And if he suits up again? His own friends will stop him.  In the final full story arch of 2019, “No Devils, Only God”, Eight weeks after Daredevil “died,” Matt Murdock is trying hard to live a normal life—working as a probation officer, meeting ex-cons, even starting a romance with Mindy from the local bookstore—but the shadows keep tugging at him. NYC is shifting: Fisk is secretly beating inmates to a pulp while publicly claiming he's going legitimate, and Cole North—now targeted by dirty cops and nearly killed—is the lone detective trying to clean up a precinct drowning in corruption. As Matt finds himself drawn into Mindy's family dinner, he realizes her in-laws are the Libris crime family… just moments before a sniper attack (courtesy of the Owl) leaves one man wounded and Matt forced to intervene without revealing who he once was.  The city whispers that Daredevil is back, but Matt insists he's not—at least, not fully. He shadows crimes with his senses and quietly calls them in, plays tortured theology chess with Reed Richards, and wrestles with whether God expects him to rise again. He slips into a makeshift costume to save a runaway boy from gang life, and that taste of heroism only deepens his conflict. Meanwhile, Matt's relationship with Mindy crosses into an affair, complicating everything just as the Owl escalates his war, burning down her bookstore and pulling Matt in deeper.  When Cole North is targeted again—his partner beaten so badly he later dies—Matt can't stay retired. He joins North in the police station brawl, stopping the detective from killing corrupt officers and telling him to pin the chaos on Daredevil. As Matt slips away into the night, bleeding and conflicted, he finds Elektra waiting on a rooftop… it seems on a matter of time until Matt Murdock is putting the mask back on for real.  This Week's Spotlight: Man Without Fear Limited Series issues #1-5 from March 2019 Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway The Billion dollar question: Is the comic world just too small for both the Joker and Captain Marvel? Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History  DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts  https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/  https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

Send us a textActor, director, writer, and producer Tijuana Ricks joins At the Podium for a deeply reflective conversation about origin, representation, and what it means to take up space in a life that truly belongs to you.Known for her work across more than 100 episodes of television—including the Marvel Netflix universe (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist), multiple seasons of Billions, and Tiny Beautiful Things—Tijuana reflects on how being raised in a big, loud, Black, Creole matriarchy in Gramercy, Louisiana shaped her voice, presence, and sense of agency.In this episode, Tijuana poses one of the most honest questions anyone navigating high-pressure careers, elite training programs, or long-held dreams can ask:Are you actually happy?She challenges the idea that persistence alone is virtuous, and speaks candidly about what happens when we continue doing what we think we should be doing simply because we've invested so much time and identity into it—even when it no longer feeds us. This conversation explores how representation matters not only on screen, but behind the camera, and how claiming authorship over your life can change the way you move through the world.This is not a conversation about quitting.It's about listening.About joy, sustainability, and self-authorship.

We know that this episode literally drops on Christmas Day, but please treat yourself or someone you love to the newly released second edition of Alonso's timeless holiday movie guide, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas!We are still on hiatus until the new year, returning sometime in January. Between now and then, treat yourself to some extended versions of your favorite episodes on our Patreon! Issues Covered in this Episode (all © Marvel Comics):"Merry Christmas, X-Men – The Sentinels Have Returned!" - X-Men #98, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum with Sam Grainger, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" - Tomb of Dracula #54, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Jingle Bombs!" - Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #7, written by Steve Englehart, art by George Tuska and Billy Graham, letters by John Costanza, colors by David Hunt, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1972 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month v. 1.0 (Holiday Remix)" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne."Oh Holy Night" by Halford, from the album Halford III: Winter Songs, ℗ 2009 Rob Halford Music Limited.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

In today's episode, we dive into the extraordinary career of Mustafa Shakir, the self-described "accidental actor" who originally pursued international banking and law at Cornell before discovering acting after reading a poem in a workshop. He breaks down the nitty-gritty of auditioning, including the high-stakes journey to landing the Marvel villain "Bushmaster" on Luke Cage. We also talk about why he loves the "little movie" process of self-taping, and how trusting intuition and learning to let go after preparation has helped him uncover new dimensions in his work. Mustafa generously shares his philosophy on how the inner world shapes outer reality, along with a peek behind the curtain at his process and work ethic. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Mustafa Shakir right here. Credits: Song Sung Blue Marvel's Luke Cage Cowboy Bebop The Deuce Emancipation Love Hurts Ghosted The Night Of American Gods Shameless House Timeless Quarry Guest Links: IMDB: Mustafa Shakir, Actor, Writer, Director THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, we review Stranger Things Season 5 (Part 1), Doctor Strange #1, and Venom #252 before diving into one of the most surprising and effective horror books of the year: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees. We explore tone, character empathy, anthropomorphism, the ethics of serial-killer storytelling, narrative framing, and why this deceptively cute woodland setting hides some of the most unsettling violence in comics today. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) FREE STUFF! Major Spoilers Book Club for November 2025: The Fisherman by John Langan. You can listen to the Book Club episode FOR FREE on our Major Spoilers Patreon Page! DID WE MENTION IT'S FREE!?  REVIEWS STEPHEN DOCTOR STRANGE #1 Writer: Derek Landy Artist: Ivan Fiorelli Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 3, 2025 STEPHEN STRANGE, STRANDED! After becoming Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, Strange lost his chance at redemption - and revenge against Doom - when Loki murdered Thor, cutting Midgard off from the other nine realms. With no way home and few allies remaining in Asgard, Strange travels to Alfheim to investigate an emerging crisis. But in an unfamiliar land, can Strange prevent elves and angels from going to war over a mysterious coffin? Maybe with some help from Heven's own ANGELA! Derek Landy and Ivan Fiorelli join forces for a bold, new era of Doctor Strange that will take him on a true JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY… [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3XlNOwL MATTHEW VENOM #252 Writer: Al Ewing Artist: Paco Medina Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date: December 3, 2025 Venom has a brand-new red-and-blue suit – and a brand-new name to go with it! How will the people of New York react when they find out that the city's newest Spider-Man is the SYMBIOTE they love to loathe? Luke Cage and Otto Octavius are ready to debate the matter – with their fists! PLUS: A bonus tale of the origin of an even All-NEWER Venom! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/446Xi2B RODRIGO Stranger Things Season 5 (Part 1) In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. [rating: 4.5/5] DISCUSSION BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES Writer/Artist: Patrick Horvath Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $17.99 Don't. Murder. The locals. This is small-town serial killer, upstanding citizen, and adorable brown bear Samantha Strong's cardinal rule. After all, there's a sea of perfectly ripe potential victims in the big city just beyond the forest, and when you've worked as hard as Sam to build a cozy life and a thriving business in a community surrounded by friendly fellow animal folk, warm decor, and the aroma of cedar trees and freshly baked apple pie…the last thing you want is to disturb the peace. So you can imagine her indignation when one of Woodbrook's own meets a grisly, mysterious demise—and you wouldn't blame her for doing anything it takes to hunt down her rival before the town self-destructs and Sheriff Patterson starts (literally) barking up the wrong tree. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3KmobsK CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

James Gavsie unleashes the Ogre of Earth—Yujiro Hanma, the strongest creature in creation. Muscles that stop earthquakes with a flex, reflexes that dodge lightning, and a back tattoo that screams “I eat gods for breakfast.” He's walked through bullets, tanks, and entire armies just to stretch.Eric Holmes counters with Harlem's unbreakable hero—Luke Cage, bulletproof skin forged in a botched prison experiment, strength that flips buses like toys, and a heart that won't quit even when the world does. Hood-certified, coffee-fueled, and ready to pop bottles—or skulls.The cage match erupts: Demon Back versus Diamond Hide. Raw, untamed martial insanity versus indestructible urban tank. Can Yujiro's “Dress” technique crack the uncrackable, or will Luke prove that even the Ogre can't punch through Harlem steel?Listen now to find out....Who. Would. Win?Email - whowouldwinshow@gmail.comYou can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win Unleashed YouTube Channel!Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whowouldwinshowFollow us on X/Twitter: @jamesgavsie @whowouldwinshowFollow us on IG and Threads: @WhoWouldWinShow @jamesgavsie @theericholmesCheck out the Who Would Win Merch Store:https://saywerd.co/collections/who-whould-win-merchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy