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 108 - A Look at September’s Comics
Episode 107 - A Bad Experience at Starbucks
Episode 106 - Guardians of the All-Star Superman
Episode 105 - Pride Month Character Parade
Episode 104 - The Nerdy Awards Part Deux
Episode 103 - A New Hope for Kenobi
Episode 102 - Lesser Known Comics
Episode 101 - A Green Lantern Idiot Sandwich
Episode 100 - A Nerdy Celebration
Episode 099 - Deep Space 99
Episode 098 - I Died, but I Got Better!
Episode 097 - Byword Beyond
Episode 096 - Time Travelling Nerds
Episode 095 - Separating Art from Artist
Episode 094 - Let’s Talk About Art, Baby!
Episode 093 - Batman smashes the Incel Army
Episode 092 - X gon’ give it to ya?
Episode 091 - Who’s the new kid?
Episode 090 - One console to rule them all
Episode 089 - Dueling the Fates
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