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 148 - What do Toad Turds look like, anyway?
Episode 147 - A Comic Character Rebirth
Episode 146 - Shazam & the Fury of the Box Office
Episode 145 - Making the (Hero) Band
Episode 144 - A Female Force
Episode 143 - Nerd Commendations Revisited
Episode 142 - Mediocre Mania?
Episode 141 - What’s New, DCU?
Episode 140 - Krakoa vs. Luuke Skywalker
Episode 139 - Nostalgia is one Heck of a Drug
Episode 138 - Conspiracy (Fan) Theories
Episode 137 - A Look to the Future
Episode 136 - Artists...and a Star Wars Detour
Episode 135 - Nerd Year Resolutions
Episode 134 - James Gunn’s Little Helpers
Episode 133 - Pitching Comic Books
Episode 132 - Wakanda Forever
Episode 131 - The Nerd World Cup
Episode 130 - A Basketful of Asgardians
Episode 129 - The Henry Cavill Power Hour
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