Season 3, Episode 3

This week, the crew dives deep into big pop-culture news, classic comics, their first guest interview and fandom wish-fulfillment with a packed episode full of discussion and debate.

🗡️ Masters of the Universe Returns
Ron breaks down the newly released Masters of the Universe (2026) trailer, sharing his first impressions, and concerns about this long-awaited revival.

🤖 Voltron Goes Live-Action
According to MovieWeb.com, Henry Cavill has been cast as King Alfor, the warrior king of Altea, in the upcoming live-action Voltron movie. Sterling K. Brown joins the cast as Zarkon, the film’s main villain and Alfor’s nemesis. The panel discusses whether this casting can do justice to the beloved animated series.

🦇 DCU Batman Update
Nerdist.com reports that James Gunn has officially shut down hopes of Robert Pattinson’s Batman crossing over into the DCU. The hosts react and debate what this means for the future of Batman on the big screen.

📈 Comic Book Market Watch
A look at recent sales of Silver Surfer #1 (1968), including:

• CGC 8.5 sold for $2,510 this week
• CGC 9.6 sold for $15,000 in September 2025
• CGC 9.8 sold for a massive $125,000 in August 2025
   With only 10 recorded 9.8s, the team talks about rarity, speculation, and long-term value. The team share their amazement at how 0.2 points in the grading of the first Silver Surfer comic book raised the price tag by $110K.

🗣️ Special Interview
The hosts welcome their very first guest, Dan O’Brien from Minuteman Comics (Whatnot). Dan brings years of experience in the comic book industry, offering insight into collecting trends, navigating today’s marketplace, and sharing a wealth of knowledge from his time in the hobby.

❓ Question of the Week
You’re handed a massive budget to turn an animated series or anime film from the 1980s through the early 2000s into a live-action Peacock series. What do you adapt—and why is it the perfect choice?

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