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Nate would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the people of Belgium. Your country, famed for its chocolate, waffles, and beer, is not a flat piece of shit like Nate said. In fact, there are 286 named mountains in Belgium. So, it turns out, it is a lumpy pile of shit.Buuuuurn.Enjoy the episode!
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are giving our thoughts & experiences from our recent visit to the Annual Adelaide Mega Toy Fair! Kicking off with our forceful entry into the event! Scott as the New Organiser has done a fantastic job with table spacing, Real Pop-Culture Cars as an attraction & what kind of things that where on offer for Sale; plus of course our SCORES! We each have quite a diverse range of goodies that came home with us; but as always it was absolutely awesome to socialise with so so many people! Then we begin our Review of the New Masters OF The Universe Film! Kicking off with high level non-spoiler thoughts of the Movie. Tales of Trent & Ben seeing an Advanced screening of the Film - with sacrifices from our families to attend! Then; we dive in head first into a deep discussion that bounces all over the place which analyses the entire Movie - INCLUDING SPOILERS! We touch on everything from Characters, Lore, Tone, Easter Eggs, Credit Scenes; plus the things that don't quite merry up. We even have some of the Chronicles Action-Figures to touch on as well! Please get comfy for this extended episode; all the while celebrating Darren's Birthday too. Enjoy!! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are leaning into the significance of the Episode number - being FOUR. So we decide to spotlight Twelve of the Key Teams consisting of Four Members throughout Pop Culture History! With each Team / Group mentioned; we address the Teams official Title; the Individual Characters that make up said Group; plus their noteworthy first appearance in Pop Culture History. An in-depth conversation why said Team is significant to each of us in our own personal way & what they really mean to us. With a good mix of Movies, Comics, TV & overall cultural phenomenon's; this is an interesting & unique way to highlight & chat towards some properties that we don't talk about very often... Or the back story to why we continue to talk about some of our Favourite properties so much!! Enjoy! Which Group / Team did we leave off our list; that you would have had on yours? Let us know!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week on our Cartoon 1st for the month we're checking out the totally Jawesome and out of control Street Sharks! "When the evil Dr. Paradigm starts messing around with gene-slamming he's able to transforms 4 unassuming brothers into human shark hybrids. These Street Sharks will need to find time between eating to stop Paradigm from doing even more damage." It's energetic, engaging, off the hook, unexplainable, it's wild! We hope you enjoy this review of Street Sharks! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then check out our page on Patreon! Check out Tim's Youtube Channel Demo Dash! You can also support Talking Back by sending us a Coffee at Buy Us a Coffee! Please consider leaving a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! This helps make our Podcast easier for listeners to find. Feel free to drop us a line on Social Media at Instagram, and Facebook. Or drop us an email us at talkbackpod@gmail.com. This podcast is part of the BFOP Network
Well hey there, FinFans! Richard busted ass to get episode 17 edited and ready because, goddangit, we love you and you deserve nice things. Not like...super nice things. Nice things like a nostalgia-soaked podcast about a 30-year-old cartoon!You get me. Enjoy!
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are back all back together in the studio again; to bring in all the Latest News! Kicking things off with quite a few MOTU Toy Headlines; branching all sub-categories of the brand - including a Playset! Neca continue to flip through the pages of the Mirage Comics, & questionably bring us Figures from those stories. Playmates announce a 2pk with BLOOD attributes!! As well as a potential Lawsuit to protect their work....? McFarlane continue to produce Batman products & Transformers Missing Link announce a unique offering in the form of G1 Ironhide & Ratchet. Trent gets super nostalgic over Goof-Troop; plus we have more Fighters announced from Jada & McFarlane too. Rounding out the News is a beautiful nod to the influential man that was Jack Kirby; in the form of a street named after him! Then we have a very close in-hand review of the amazingly intricate HeatBoys TMNT Figures. These Figures are absolutely extraordinary; with their Die-Cast designed Mech-Suits. They are honestly like nothing we have seen in the TMNT franchise before!! All this & more! Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the incredible comics writer Stephanie Williams on the show. We dive into the history behind her creator-owned comic Roots of Madness as well as her very fun runs writing X-Men Unlimited Infinity comics. We then tackle Uncanny X-Men 35 (Legacy 599) which came out the month and year her son was born and showcases a heartbreaking story of the meteoric rise and fall of everyone's favorite egg-hatching mutant, Goldballs. Also on this episode: Writing during the Krakoa Era while knowing your characters are about to get massacred Cyclops won't touch Emma with Namor's trident Goldballs has the best font The Hellfire Club has tax issues Klaw just wants to get groceries without being attacked Nightcrawler should teleport with air fresheners All this plus which X-Men is going to babysit Stephanie's kid. What does any of this mean for his future? Tune in to find out! Stephanie Williams is a comic book writer and creative producer known for her vibrant, character-driven storytelling and commitment to expanding representation within the industry. She has written for major publishers including DC and Marvel Comics, contributing to titles such as Nubia & the Amazons and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. A co-founder of the platform Black Women in Comics Collective, Williams has also been a leading voice in advocating for diversity and inclusion in comics. Her work often blends action, humor, and emotional depth while centering underrepresented heroes, helping shape a more inclusive future for the medium. X-Men fans will know her for writing stories like X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic, where she explored character-driven arcs within the Krakoan era, Marvel's Voices: Legacy and Marvel Voices: Pride, Spider-Verse Unlimited and Spider-Man Unlimited Infinity Comic. She is currently writing the new Street Sharks revival for IDW Publishing and just wrapped the simply awesome Roots of Madness, inspired by the life of Madame CJ Walker. You can connect with her on Instagram, Bluesky and Threads. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Toy maker and sculptor Ehimo joins the show to talk about his journey from vintage toy collector to internationally recognized independent creator.Growing up in Spain surrounded by TMNT, Street Sharks, Warhammer, and role-playing games, Ehimo developed an obsession with toys and miniature painting early on. That passion eventually evolved into custom figures, bootlegs, sculpting, and fully original toy designs.In this episode, we discuss:Collecting vintage toys in EuropeThe influence of Warhammer and tabletop gamingDiscovering underground toy cultureLearning traditional and digital sculptingMaking bootlegs and custom toysThe importance of preserving the feeling of 90s action figuresHis recent skeletal TMNT-inspired designsThe dream of creating toys that feel “real” and accessible to collectorsThis episode is a deep dive into nostalgia, creativity, and the passion that drives independent toy makers.On Instagram: @ehimo_adventuresThis Episode is Sponsored by: Empire Blisters – Your go-to source for blister packaging! With 19+ styles and bundle deals, they've got everything you need to make your toys shine. Use code TOYSONTAP10 at checkout for 10% off. Patreon members get 20% off another reason to join!Thanks to Our SupportersRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!Subscribe and Follow AlongInstagram:@toysontapLinkedin:Abraham MustoFacebook:@toysontapYoutube:@Toysontap
Episode 16! Can you believe it? I can't tell if the show is getting better or if our standards are just so low you can trip over them. And by the show, I mean Street Sharks. Not our show. I know our show is getting better. Right?RIGHT???Thanks again for all your support and for sticking around!
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately once again missing Scot; but making up the Forth Member of the show; & back from his recent UK Trip; we have Special Guest: Matt Tealeó! Matt systematically guides us through his most recent Toy Hunting Tour through UK! Kicking things off at "Leicester Vintage" & "Retrodee Toys"; with a very difficult mindset of self control & retaining enough money for the rest of the Trip! Then traveling next to the impressive: "Space Bridge"; which certainly holds up its name for Transformers fans! Next adventure was "The Vintage ToyMonster"; that was very well stocked indeed. Moving on next to: "Back To The Retro" which was positioned in a Mall. Then heading over to the incredibly well curated & equally spectacular: "Retro By Ronnie." Touring on then to both "Nerdbase" & "The London Toyshop". Next expedition was to "Hertfordshire Vintage Toys," with their striking Cabinet presentations! Then wrapping up at the awe-inspiring "88mph Toys" which seemed to have everything!! Then we bring it back to the Studio; with an exciting Gift-Box from Matt; for us to open! Wrapping up the Episode is a great overlook of what we are each Reading, Playing &/or Watching! Enjoy! To find more from Matthew Teale - please check out his very Toy Focused Instagram page: @Tealeos_ToyBox Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately missing Master Scot; but standing his spot is Special Guest: Matt Tealeó! Kicking things off, we have some somber News as we morn the loss of the Creator of He-Man; Roger Sweet. RIP great sir. Then onto more positive things; with Movie Masters Toys hitting our local stores in a big way; just how deep are we already with purchases?! Lots of awesome things coming out of Mondo plus another shot at Tron from the team at Hasbro. Marvel Legends continues to impress us; especially with their New Rivals offers! Arguments about how to pronounce "Mate" - & this is coming from a bunch of Aussies! Neca - we are directing this at you! Then we take off our Headphones, & suit up with our key choices of Superpowered Helmets! Yep, its time for another segment of The Team! Featuring you guessed it: The Good-Guys behind the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand! Selecting key characters that best suit the catagories for: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman; as well as an Iconic Vehicle too!! Do YOU agree with our final Choices?! All this & more; ENJOY!! To find more from Matthew Teale - please check out his very Toy Focused Instagram page: @Tealeos_ToyBox Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here it is, you lucky kids! Please give a listen to the actual episode, too because Richard and I are still hotly debating if it was any good. Richard wrongly defends it because he is a fool and I, a smart and handsome man about town, know it was trash. Enjoy, and remember to check under your beds for Shrimp Louie every night.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are all back together again in the studio; ready to share our latest exciting Stories of Adventure! Scot traveled to Melbourne & caught the 20th Anniversary of Wrestle Rock; as well as the Evil Dead -Musical; along with his partner Jo, Brett & Sarah. Frank traveled with his Family to Japan, & soaked in the awesome atmosphere & Culture! Including the height of Cherry Blossom Season! Disneyland certainly proved to be the happiest place on earth; plus creating new friends too! Ben car-pooled with Davey to Ballarat Victoria, for the incredibly entertaining Live Recording of Passive Aggressive ep 200! Then a trip to Melbourne to catch Renegades Of Wrestling! Trent & Fam adventured to Japan too - with some amazing stories of Universal Studios & Toy Hunting as far as his feet could take him!! Then we bring it back to our local area; in which Ben, Frank & Scot attended Brett & Sarah's: Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair event! We each sold there & had the best day! With all said above - you can only imagine what we each come together to get amped-up about.... Our Latest Scores! This is a rather big boost from each of us; as we shout-out the goodies we have got from all over the place!! All this & more - enjoy this extended ep!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No one thought it was possible. They said it couldn't be done. But they were wrong.Richard and Nate managed to get a second episode out this month! Kudos to Richard for his herculean efforts editing this in time. I hope you all enjoy our recap of one of the best Street Sharks episodes ever (in Nate's opinion)!
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we once again welcome Special Guest Brett Owen into the studio! With his incredible insightful knowledge & overall Collection too; of Mattel's Secret Wars Toyline! With an impressive Roster of characters from all around the Marvel Universe! Kicking off in the early 80s; including a very impressive assortment of Vehicles & Playset. Brett drops some fact bombs that shock the Toy Power team; and he also has some great Toys from his personal collection to chat towards - including (but not limited to); the Doom Copter & Freedom Fighter sets. Then after a fantastic response from our listeners; Trent digs out another retro issue of ToyFare Magazine - in the new segment dubbed: From The Archives! With a look-back at the previous Top-10 list from Toyfare issue #11; how does that stand up against an apparently Fan-Voted 64 Action Figure Tournament -from the pages of ToyFare issue #38?!?! A fun guessing game for the crew; as they try & guess who will be (or was), the Overall Winner?! Do you agree; or were your own guesses different to ours? Enjoy!! Check out Brett on Instagram: @MyNameIsBrett & be sure to follow the Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair on all Social Media platforms! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; after a flawless start without Frank; we get the ball rolling with Special Guest Brett Owen; assisting us with his one good leg! Latest News starts off with a personal addition to Ben's family in the form of a Four-Legged Friend named: Ziggy! Then we venture into the Plastic Meat Ball world of Battle Of The Planets! Mego have a neat exclusive Marvel set that looks very faithful, but has proved difficult to obtain in the past. YHS continue to entertain the Head-Lines with a New Cyptoids announcement in the form of: Bat-Boy! McFarlane & Entertainment Earth combine forces with a tease of more Super Powers figures.... Plus more announcements of G.I. Joe Classified Figures from the latest Hasbro Pulse Livestream. Then Ben goes down the Rabbit-Hole of a New-ish Modern Toyline that genuinely has something for all; including offers for the die-hard Vintage Toy fans too!! To get a more information & potentially purchase the "Rover Robin" offers; please check out: https://pearia.co (or Google PeariA for your nearest potential stockist of these high quality toys.) Check out Brett on Instagram: @MyNameIsBrett & be sure to follow the Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair on all Social Media platformsSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're 1/3rd of the way through the series! And while you're listening/watching, really take the time to soak up the glory of Shark Bot, Slobster, and Slash because this is the last time they ever appear in the series. RIP in peace. Enjoy, and thanks again for your support!
Ben is still recovering so the three Musketeers are at it again. Scot takes us on a trip across the galaxy and comic book history as we look at what might just be the first ever comic book crossover super team. Avengers? Justice League? Never heard of em. Make mine: Defenders of the Earth. These guys are so old school, Scot has to explain where the term "Pulp" Action Heroes comes from! Going a little less further back in time, Trent debuts a new segment called "From the Archives" where we delve into the mind of 1990s Toyfare Magazine writers to see just what they were smoking. And much like the 90s itself, things are a little, funky. We also preview another new segment and some of our upcoming international travels! It's all happening! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast, we dive into some classic toy lines that never got video games — but absolutely should have!From Army Ants to Battle Beasts and Street Sharks, we pitch the video games that could have been! Imagine the gameplay, the consoles they might have appeared on, and the wild directions developers could have taken them.Joining us for the discussion is special guest Jay the NES Addict!But that's not all — we've got all our regular segments too:
Or buns of steel? Because good god he's thiccccccEnjoy and thanks again for making it possible for us to talk about sexy cartoons!
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we get the ball rolling with another Classic Round of The Team. This episode focusing on two unique 80's Toy Properties that are much larger than majority of your other Action-Figures in your ToyBox. Centurions & Bravestarr; join forces to build the Ultimate Good-Guys Crew! Consisting of the stand-out Characters that fit the criteria of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist & Wheelman. Plus an Iconic Vehicle they can get around in! (Spoiler alert, there aren't many characters to pull from this round, so be ready for some clear winners & some heated debate too! Then in our second segment for the episode; we lean on another staple classic topic: Show & Tell. With a VERY mixed bag of Toys to chat towards, its an overall fun round table discussion around what each of us have brought in; as well as why each item is special in it's own right. Enjoy! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now I'm not saying Conan is cursed and brings misfortune wherever he goes, but we've never had to delay an episode so much. Anyway.I hope you enjoy this wonderfully weird episode that features everything from wrong colored eyes, a tiny Death Star, and a *shocking* amount of spooge. Heh. That joke will be funny later. Potentially.
Wooooaaah we're 1/4th of the way there! WOOOAAH OH! LIVIN' ON A PRAYER! Take my fin! We'll sharkdive I swear! And then the other lyrics are also bad puns. Anyway.Episode 10 is in the books, and this is an extra special one! No, not because you see Killamari's whole backside mixup. It's because we've included the full interview with Evan Skolnick, author of the Street Sharks comic!Thanks again to Evan who will never ever see this message unless he becomes a patron. Also, thank you! Without you guys we wouldn't be able to keep the show going.
As far as mantras go, Street Sharks have one about as good as they come. They fight. They bite. They stand for everything right. You can read it on the opening page of each issue of the IDW Publishing series, and as we discuss with writer Stephanie Williams this week, given everything going on in the world, it's worth repeating every time you crack open the comic. Street Sharks may have begun as a cash grab in the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' success. However, under Stephanie Williams' direction, in collaboration with artist Ariel Medel, the comic book series distinguishes itself by embracing the Bolton brothers' chill attitude amid abject horror. They're Supergirl to TMNT's Superman. They lived a life before their Krypton exploded. They know what they lost, they lived what they lost, and they still choose to direct their jawesome chompers toward villainy. It's pure superhero comics. You might be thinking, what the Big Slammu are you talking about? Well, you just have to dig into this week's episode to appreciate the comparison truly. We're getting deep with Street Sharks this podcast, discussing community, reluctant heroism, and mob mentality with Stephanie Williams. Two weeks ago, our co-host Lisa didn't know a thing about Street Sharks, but as of today, she's INVESTED. The first four issues of Street Sharks are now available from IDW Publishing. The fifth issue, concluding the first arc, swims into comic shops on February 18th. Street Sharks is written by Stephanie Williams, illustrated by Ariel Medel, colored by Valentina Pinto, and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry. Also, follow Stephanie Williams on Bluesky, Instagram, and her website. This Week's Sponsors This February, Dave Stevens's The Rocketeer soars again in a brand-new story written by John Layman, the genius behind the foodie cannibal detective series Chew, and illustrated by Jacob Edgar, who drew Plastic Man: No More and has a very cool J. Bone/Darwyn Cooke style. The new series is called The Rocketeer: The Island. Our skybound hero, Cliff Secord, leads a dangerous search and rescue mission. Who's he looking for? None other than Amelia Earhart! The first issue crashes into comic book shops on February 25th, courtesy of IDW Publishing. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics CBCC on the Comics Matter Podcast Support Your Local Comic Shop: Secret Identity Comics in Chester, England Comic Book Club: Batman: The Court of Owls at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 2/1 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: Blade at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 2/15 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Mike, Kate, and Zach discuss comics they've been reading and what's next on their to-read pile. Along the way they talk about the joys of public transportation, ‘90s anime, and pitch an episode of Street Sharks!Links:https://www.dexerto.com/anime/japan-loses-38-billion-from-anime-manga-and-game-piracy-3310886/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:01:14 - It Killed Everyone But Me #1-500:07:51 - Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness00:15:33 - Cryomemory Vol. 100:25:33 - Discord Picks00:25:58 - Priya Puts Herself First00:31:36 - Blood of the Virgin00:34:56 - Street Sharks #1-400:36:54 - WrapProducer: Kait Lamphere & Danny MartinezProoflistener: Paul JaissleEditor: Zander Riggs Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop
That's right, folks! We're getting the second August episode in RIGHT UNDER THE WIRE...AND ON A MONDAY I GUESS!There's no rules!Thanks again for your support and have a JAWSOME day!!
Thanks for being patient, friends! I mean, you did get an extra episode in July so I guess it all evens out... Still, we appreciate you're all so understanding and Richard has locked himself in the hot box for a week as punishment for the delay.Oh, and this week's episode features our most special Jumping the Street Sharks guest yet - Mr. Ray!Also, we're officially 1/5th of the way through the show and...I think it's getting better? Could it be? Or am I just a broken shell of a man...Either way, enjoy!
Special thanks to Stephanie Williams, writer of Street Sharks! Originally recorded live on youtube.com/comicpop on January 5, 2026.
Well we said we'd only post two of these a month but Richard didn't want you guys waiting all the way to early August to get your fix! There's a trade off, though - could one of you dudes write down every drinking game rule you've heard us invoke thus far? That'd be a big help. Also, if you have any ideas for new segments or how we can attract more listeners, let us know! Right now we're thinking of a sexy calendar. I'm Mr. July, so you've got that to look forward to. Richard's an exhibitionist so he took the other 11 months.Next episode will be very special, mostly because of a great guest! We've got some other things in the pipeline so stay tuned.And, as always, thanks for your support!!
Special thanks to Stephanie Williams, writer of Street Sharks! Originally recorded live on youtube.com/comicpop on December 22, 2025
It's finally here! I've been looking forward to the Rox episode for SO LONG. Okay well...five episodes. STILL!I hope you dudes love it as much as we do because, damn, what a fun episode.Thanks again for all your support! You're all JAWSOME!Also, please let us know what you think about the gene slam replacement at the end of the episode!Oh, and I've attached a picture that you'll need when you get to around the 23 minute mark of this episode...AND ONE LAST THING! If you don't get the "fish sticks/dicks" reference, this is for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdZnGz9CWpU
All issues being reviewed on our podcast may contain spoilers without extra warning. We didn't record in person so some audio delays and echoes may occur. The show may not be suitable for all audiences. Issue # 338 Weekly Reviews: Molly and the Bear: An Unlikely Pair, Superman: The Silver Age Dailies 1961-1963, The Blue Falcon and Dynomutt # 1 & 2, Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Vol. 1, Omega: The Unknown TPB, Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop, The Dick Tracy Casebook, Street Sharks # 1, Spin Angels TPB, Wild West Cow-Boys of Moo-Mesa # 1 & 2 News: November 2025 Previews CRIMSONCOWL dot com for info and original webcomics! Subscribe to the video version on YouTube for the full details and links!
Here it is, you lucky kids! Episode 5 is somehow the best episode we've seen thus far and also terrible for a variety of reasons. It truly is an enigma wrapped in a fish pun covered in echoes. I promise that sentence will make more sense after you listen to this episode.Also, I want to welcome our newest Patron, Charlie Davenport! Charlie is a great horror writer and the biggest Thomas Jane fan you'll find outside of Thomas Jane's mom's house. Welcome, Charlie! I hope you enjoy your gene slamming!
Well hey there, friends! Shark Quest was fantastic. Well, I thought it was until Richard started dunking on it and now I'm not sure. Anyway, have you ever...wait, what's this? Another email message? I gotta go.But first you should know that in this episode we gene slammed our good pal Conan (@Conan_Lybarian). Sometimes the randomization gods are kind. Sometimes they do what they did to Conan.Enjoy!
The exciting conclusion to the Street Shark's opening three-parter! Get your popcorn ready and marvel at the decisions that actual humans made when creating this show.Oh, and we're gene slamming our old pal Mr. Ray on this episode. Stay tuned to find out who will join Mangoose to form part of the next great super team!
Once locked behind a Patreon wall, Jumping the Street Sharks is now available to the public TOTALLY FREE! But you should still pay us!Richard and Nate have watched and recorded shows based on all 40 episodes of America's second favorite anthropomorphic fighting teen cartoon and now, every two weeks, you can share in the joy.We're also announcing a brand new Patreon-exclusive show within the next few weeks so STAY TUNED!As always, find us via Twitter @podofblunders and via Bluesky @podofblunders.bsky.social
Oh you glorious, glorious patrons! I hope you enjoy episode 2 so much it hurts. Tell your friends! Tell your friends to tell their friends! WE MUST GROW THE DISCORD!As always, thank you for your support and remember: Be a freak in the sheets but a shark in the streets.
Stephanie Williams (Nubia: Queen of the Amazons, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Spider-Verse Unlimited) joins the show to talk about how she went from working in biomedical science, to being Twitter famous, to landing a job at Marvel and DC as a professional comic writer. We also discuss internet fame, writing the new Street Shark series for IDW, Dwayne McDuffie, the lucrative world of promotional comics, her Top 5 favorite comic stories, and how she handles online critics and imposter syndrome.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: HERELINKS: Buy merch from the official Short Box Merch Store: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.comProudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!
This week we dive into Street Sharks Wave 3 from Mattel! We also talk about Macho Man from Zombie Sailor, MOTU 200X, Good Luck Trolls, Mortal Kombat, Godzilla x TMNT, Sonic x DC, New Mattel Retro Cards, plus Travis makes a big boy purchase for some prototypes!!Also check out the TB Toycast YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=ahWhVV-4-IrjpIe_
Since getting her start in comics in 2021, Stephanie Williams hasn't stopped running with the ball. But 2026 may be her best offensive showcase so far, as evidenced by the bevy of series debuts she has coming up in the next few weeks. Listen as we talk about Street Sharks and her first forays into Creator Owned Comics. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord
Not again! Chip Kidd and Michael Cho are the latest comic book creators to find their way, literally, into comics. The Avengers in the Veracity Trap, published as part of the Marvel Arts imprint of Abrams ComicArts, propels the titular superheroes from their dimension into ours, revealing that Kidd and Cho control their free will. The oversized original graphic novel is a stunning-looking comic, thanks to Michael Cho making magic with sequentials, taking a short break from his usual stellar cover work. What is it about comics? Read enough of them, and suddenly you want to be in them. The medium invites invasion, calling folks like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Grant Morrison, Brian Michael Bendis, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and others to throw themselves upon the panels. Maybe it's because, as children, we wrap this flatland universe around us like a blanket. It's comfy and protective. It's where we want to go when the third dimension reveals itself as too damn physical with our soft little bodies. Chip Kidd joins the podcast this week to discuss how he once again wormed his way into comic book panels (yeah, this is not his first offense. See also, Batman: Death by Design and Alex Ross's Marvelocity). We discuss how "The Veracity Trap" has become a valuable concept for us personally as we struggle with the strings that direct our movements these days. As usual, the conversation gets philosophical, breaking down free will and the troubled waters between artist and audience. The Avengers in the Veracity Trap is now available wherever rad comics are sold. Make sure you follow Chip Kidd on Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Looking for sci-fi comics that go further than you've ever been before? Then you need 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Whether you're a new or returning reader, September is the perfect time to try out 2000 AD, with the launch of 2000 AD issue 2450 -- a jump-on issue with a fresh start for every story! Featuring a terrifying new Judge Dredd story by Rob Williams and Henry Flint, the issue also has a major new Rogue Trooper story from the team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive through your letterbox every week, and your first issue is free. Or, subscribe digitally and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! For thirty years, Street Sharks has remained a fan-favorite franchise, but the fearless Bolton Brothers have been cruelly absent from comic book shops. Until now. This September, IDW Publishing launches a brand new five-issue Street Sharks mini-series from writer Stephanie Williams and artist Ariel Medel. The new series celebrates the JAW-SOME characters you already love while exploring new depths to their souls and universe. So, get ready to return to the chaotic streets of Fission City as Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu fight to protect their home against twisted experiments gone wrong, including muscle-bound mutant lobsters, ruthless squids, and deranged scientists. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Chip Kidd's Jurassic Park TED Talk Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our September 28th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Event Horizon, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
STREET SHARKS. Probably some other stuff, it was hard to pay attention amidst all that jawsomeness.
Every few months, the discourse turns to comics journalism. What is it? What's its value? Does it even exist anymore? Of course, if you read SKTCHD or listen to Off Panel every week, these questions are easy to answer. For years, David Harper has been our go-to source for what's happening within the comics industry, and due to recent events in his own life, he's upped his game and committed to comics journalism in a fashion he previously has not. Can the industry sustain him? That all depends on us. This week, we chat with David Harper about his total immersion into SKTCHD/Off Panel. We confront him about his pivot to video, the state of comics journalism, and how he ignores the recurring Chicken Little screams of “The sky is falling.” It's not all so dire, though. We also discuss his ideal comic book shop and the books he's absolutely loving in 2025. Stories and storytellers are vital to human existence, but for various, always frustrating, reasons, we must continually be reminded of this. You, dear listener, are already fighting the good fight, but how do we get others to join us? Share, baby, share. Below you'll find links not only to David Harper's good work, but also to the good work of others working within the field of comics journalism. Give them your clicks, give them your eyes, and maybe, just maybe, if you can afford to do so, give them your dollars. Support Comics Journalism Subscribe to SKTCHD Become an Off Panel Patron Become a Patron of The Beat Become an AIPT Patron Get Your Copy of The Comics Courier Support a Journalist on his Journey to Creator Become a Comic Book Couples Counseling Patron This Week's Sponsors Looking for sci-fi comics that go further than you've ever been before? Then you need 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Whether you're a new or returning reader, September is the perfect time to try out 2000 AD, with the launch of 2000 AD issue 2450 -- a jump-on issue with a fresh start for every story! Featuring a terrifying new Judge Dredd story by Rob Williams and Henry Flint, the issue also has a major new Rogue Trooper story from the team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive through your letterbox every week, and your first issue is free. Or, subscribe digitally and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! For thirty years, Street Sharks has remained a fan-favorite franchise, but the fearless Bolton Brothers have been cruelly absent from comic book shops. Until now. This September, IDW Publishing launches a brand new five-issue Street Sharks mini-series from writer Stephanie Williams and artist Ariel Medel. The new series celebrates the JAW-SOME characters you already love while exploring new depths to their souls and universe. So, get ready to return to the chaotic streets of Fission City as Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu fight to protect their home against twisted experiments gone wrong, including muscle-bound mutant lobsters, ruthless squids, and deranged scientists. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Zack Quaintance on The Death of Comics Bookcase Tiffany Babb on The Comics Courier Chip Zdarksy on Zdarksy Comic News Brad and Lisa Guest-Star on Off Panel Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our September 28th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Event Horizon, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Fortnite's newest season is here, and it has...Power Rangers and Halo People. Have we reached a point of diminishing returns with Fortnite collabs? Has the underlying cynicism of it all finally shone through the cracks? And, more importantly, which dead and buried 90's franchises are most likely to get the Fortnite glow-up next? Chris predicts Jared Leto.SHOW NOTESIf you don't know the video Moriarty references at 13:15, you do now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51beOlNC0qoAnd yes, Street Sharks is real:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_SharksTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Intro, we want to be added to Fortnite too04:49 Who the heck is the new Halo they added08:44 The battle pass does at least still feel fair13:15 What Moriarty wants in Fortnite most, and he talks DBZ.........19:36 Moriarty tries to not preorder Borderlands 4 (this aged well)23:06 Moriarty's Skin Predictions26:31 Sean changes the entire game with one question32:37 Chris' collab prediction that seems very obvious as he says it (cursed)37:00 Moriarty's sugar rush, and Chris' BIGGEST ISSUE with Fortnite skins43:01 What would it take to get sales numbers on Fortnite skins?53:03 We become the first podcast to mention "Spellbreak" in 202558:49 The Pink Sauce Debacle1:03:08 Chef Kilo questions how we could violence school children ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Toward the end of this week's episode, Jesse Lonergan says, “With Drome, it feels like I've done...something.” Since he arrived on the scene, the cartoonist has bashed upon the medium, seeing if he'd be the one to break comics. The art form didn't shatter; it became stronger under Lonergan's pressure. Books like Hedra, Faster, Planet Paradise, and Man's Best electrified readers, showcasing what could only be done in comics. Now, in Drome, Jesse Lonergan whales harder upon the medium than he ever has before, and the result is a smashing celebration of comics and creation. Jesse Lonergan has done...something. He is not the artist who started Drome. We are not the readers we were before the first page. A quick flip through Drome and you'll witness a civilization with champions of order raging against champions of chaos. The visuals recall Jack Kirby and Robert E. Howard. Gods watch their toys in their sandbox. Violence everywhere because life is a violent act. It's the best-looking, sword-and-sandal fantasy adventure you can find at your local comic shop. To begin and end your conversation about Drome with its plot is a catastrophic mistake. With Jesse Lonergan, process is the theme. The color story matters. Form is the point. So, let's get real damn nerdy about it. On this week's episode, we excitedly welcome back Jesse Lonergan and, together, tear our way through one of the year's best comic books. We discuss the first images that eventually became Drome. We talk about the CMYK color model. We embarrassingly reveal the names we gave his characters, and celebrate those other artists, such as Geoff Darrow and Matt Lesniewski, who seem to give everything they have to comics. Drome is now available from 23rd St Books. Make sure you follow Jesse Lonergan on Blue Sky, Instagram, Patreon, and his Website. This Week's Sponsors Looking for sci-fi comics that go further than you've ever been before? Then you need 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Whether you're a new or returning reader, September is the perfect time to try out 2000 AD, with the launch of 2000 AD issue 2450 -- a jump-on issue with a fresh start for every story! Featuring a terrifying new Judge Dredd story by Rob Williams and Henry Flint, the issue also has a major new Rogue Trooper story from the team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive through your letterbox every week, and your first issue is free. Or, subscribe digitally and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! For thirty years, Street Sharks has remained a fan-favorite franchise, but the fearless Bolton Brothers have been cruelly absent from comic book shops. Until now. This September, IDW Publishing launches a brand new five-issue Street Sharks mini-series from writer Stephanie Williams and artist Ariel Medel. The new series celebrates the JAW-SOME characters you already love while exploring new depths to their souls and universe. So, get ready to return to the chaotic streets of Fission City as Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu fight to protect their home against twisted experiments gone wrong, including muscle-bound mutant lobsters, ruthless squids, and deranged scientists. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Chris Condon in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our September 28th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Event Horizon, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
“Do you see?” We never imagined discussing an Event Horizon comic on the podcast, but the moment the notion was floated, we were enthralled. The original 1997 movie, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, struck a chord back in the day, but it was also a movie that was obviously jumbled about and fumbled in the editing room. And since the story relied on the device of a spaceship lost in a black hole/literal hell for decades, it so easily allows for prequel expansion. All that's required are the perfect creators to expand the material. Maybe even mend some of it. Christian Ward and Tristan Jones are the perfect creators for Event Horizon. If you've read their work, especially Ward's time on Batman: City of Madness and Jones' time on Aliens, you're probably already subscribed to the new prequel series from IDW Publishing. Event Horizon: Dark Descent tells the story of the original starship crew who ignited the Gravity Drive, popped into the space between spaces, and found their damnation in the abyss. It's always a pleasure to have Christian Ward on the podcast, but this week, that's especially true because we're all geeking out about the original movie, discussing how it influences all of his work, and why prequels are a damn good narrative delivery system. Yes, we talk about trauma and therapy, but also demons and personifying hell in the most joyful comic booky fashion. Event Horizon: Dark Descent is the best book you didn't expect in 2025. Let's all go to hell together. Event Horizon: Dark Descent is written by Christian Ward, illustrated by Tristan Jones, colored by Pip Martin, and lettered by Alex Ray. Variant Covers by Jeffrey Alan Love. Issue 1 is now available from IDW Publishing, and FOC for Issue 2 is Today (9/1/25). Call your shop and get subbed. Also, continue this conversation with Christian Ward by visiting his Website and following him on Blue Sky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Looking for sci-fi comics that go further than you've ever been before? Then you need 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Whether you're a new or returning reader, September is the perfect time to try out 2000 AD, with the launch of 2000 AD issue 2450 -- a jump-on issue with a fresh start for every story! Featuring a terrifying new Judge Dredd story by Rob Williams and Henry Flint, the issue also has a major new Rogue Trooper story from the team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive through your letterbox every week, and your first issue is free. Or, subscribe digitally and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! For thirty years, Street Sharks has remained a fan-favorite franchise, but the fearless Bolton Brothers have been cruelly absent from comic book shops. Until now. This September, IDW Publishing launches a brand new five-issue Street Sharks mini-series from writer Stephanie Williams and artist Ariel Medel. The new series celebrates the JAW-SOME characters you already love while exploring new depths to their souls and universe. So, get ready to return to the chaotic streets of Fission City as Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu fight to protect their home against twisted experiments gone wrong, including muscle-bound mutant lobsters, ruthless squids, and deranged scientists. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Chris Condon in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our September 28th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Event Horizon, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Xbox just keeps taking hits, and there is no way to spin it. Sony takes one on the chin too, as their Live Service goals aren't playing out the way they hoped. Plus Blizzard loses Rod, Strauss is the ultimate hype man, and Battlefield is back? Plus Paramount sets its sights on its new future, DC Studios has a plan, Captain Jack Sparrow might be back. Plus Reviews of Black Bag, Twisted Metal Season 2 and the first two episodes of Alien Earth.
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSStreet Sharks is coming to IDWThe Unchosen is coming to Image Comics (and more detail)Image Comics celebrates 10, 20, 30 year milestones with facsimile issues'The Man Who Dreamt the Impossible' honors Jack Kirby in August 2025Jason Aaron returns for ‘Uncle Scrooge: Earth's Mightiest Duck' #1Marvel dishes new details on ‘Marvel Swimsuit Special' out July 9Marvel announces new 2025 Stormbreakers classTop 50 Comics May 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #3 (Ram V, Butch Guice)Amazing Spider-Man #5 (Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz)Chris:The Moon Is Following Us #10 (DWJ, Riley Rossmo)Jumpscare #4 (Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris - The Moon Is Following Us #10 (DWJ, Riley Rossmo)Dave - Ghost Rider vs. Galactus #1(J. Michael Straczynski, Juan Ferreyra)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Batman: Dark Patterns #7 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)Dave: Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Eddie Brock: Carnage #5 (Juan Ferrerya)Chris: Death of the Silver Surfer #1 (Tradd Moore Variant)Interview: Sam Humphries Interview about New Avengers #1 (June 11):Let's start with the surprising MCU connection, titled New Avengers it was originally solicited as Thunderbolts, does this mean you were in on the MCU connection from the start?This team lineup—Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Carnage, Hulk, Namor, Clea, and Wolverine—reads like a powder keg. What's the dynamic like between these “loners,” and how do you keep them from exploding on each other before they can even face a threat?Can you walk us through the creation of the Killuminati? What makes these Illuminati clones more dangerous—or more unhinged—than the originals?You've worked with teams and antiheroes before. What unique storytelling opportunities does this specific mix of personalities and power sets offer that you haven't tackled before?You mentioned in the announcement there are many surprises ahead—can you tease one upcoming twist, without giving the game away?Fans are always down for romance, how hot and heavy are we getting with this new team?Ton Lima's art brings serious energy to the series. What was it like collaborating with him, and how do his visuals shape the tone of New Avengers?Character & Fan EngagementWhich team member surprised you the most once you started writing them in this group dynamic?Did any of them take on a larger role than you expected?Fun/Silly QuestionLet's say the New Avengers are forced to compete in a bake-off against the Killuminati. Who burns their cookies, who makes a mean soufflé, and who tries to assassinate the judges?