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 168 - Saving the Comic Book Industry...Again
Episode 167 - A Cabin in the Woods Full of Comics
Episode 166 - The Amalgam Chainsaw Massacre
Episode 165 - Nerd Nightmare in the Amalgam Universe
Episode 164 - I’ve Got My Catsai on You
Episode 163 - A Very 90s DC and Marvel Crossover
Episode 162 - School House Blues
Episode 161 - A Marvelous Origin Story
Episode 160 - Superhero Substitutes
Episode 159 - Deserted Island Gaming
Episode 158 - The Dial of Age and Depression
Episode 157 - Kingdom of the Crystal Movie Fix
Episode 156 - The 3rd Annual Nerdy Awards
Episode 155 - The Flush
Episode 154 - Across the Spider-Verse
Episode 153 - Titanic Avengers of the Chrome Calzone
Episode 152 - Guardians of the Ms. Marvel
Episode 151 - Everybody is naked in the Ultimate Universe
Episode 150 - It feels like the first time
Episode 149 - Talking to your kids about the robot storck
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