Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Episode 185 of The Nerd Byword, where we catapult into the final frontier of the Amalgam Universe! In this supercharged installment, we dissect the last batch of one-shots birthed from the DC and Marvel collaboration. Was the best indeed saved for last? We scrutinize the intricate blend of characters like Doctor Doomsday and Thorion and weigh in on whether Marvel's storytelling prowess shone through or flickered out. We also dive into some juicy video game news that will set any nerds heart ablaze.
Nerd News
Marvel Rivals: Overwatch-inspired game announced
The Xbox Series X goes disc-less, signaling a digital dawn
Byword Big Talk
Challengers of the Fantastic by Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett, Al Vey & Joe Rosas
The Exciting X-Patrol by Barbara Kesel, Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary & Joe Andreani
The Magnetic Men featuring Magneto by Tom Peyer, Barry Kitson, Dan Panosian & Matt Webb
Spider-Boy Team-Up by R.K. Sternsel, Ladronn, Juan Vlasco & Joe Rosas
Thorion of the New Asgods by Keith Giffen, John Romita Jr., Digital Chameleon & Dan Brown
Nerd Commendations
Baldur's Gate 3
Ultimate Spider-Man #3 by Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:05) Nerd News: Marvel Rivals and the all-digital Xbox Series X
(14:45) Amalgam Universe: Marvel's final foray in one-shots
(53:20) Nerd Commendations: Baldur's Gate III and Ultimate Spider-Man #3
(01:04:10) Closing thoughts and Call to Action
Episode 187 - Tides of Change: Aquaman's Farewell to the DCEU
Episode 186 - The Final Countdown: Saying Goodbye to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 184 - A new wave of DC Amalgam Adventures
Episode 183 - An All-Access Pass to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 182 - Gaming Greats: The Digital Heroes That Defined Us
Episode 181 - Scarab Shenanigans: Dissecting the Blue Beetle Buzz
Episode 180 - From Page to Prime: The Origins of Invincible Explored
Episode 179 - Comic Book Homework and Gaming Exclusives
Episode 178 - Nerd Disappointments: The Letdowns We Can't Forget
Episode 177 - Godzilla Minus One: The Kaiju Comeback
Episode 176 - Geek Goals: Our Nerd Year’s Resolutions
Episode 175 - When the Big Two go Number Two
Episode 174 - Ultimate (Spider-Man) Expectations
Episode 173 - Coming to a Comic Shop Near You!
Episode 172 - Oh Captain, My Captain...Marvel
Episode 171 - Giving Thanks for a Nerdy Harvest
Episode 170 - January Solicitations...Not THAT Kind!
Episode 169 - The MCU is Forced to Change its Ways
Episode 168 - Saving the Comic Book Industry...Again
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