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 068 - Jarred Luján vs. Action Labs
Episode 067 - Stan Lee Takes On DC‘s Trinity
Episode 066 - Pipe Creepers and Spidey Trailers
Episode 065 - All the News Fit for Nerds
Episode 064 - (Suicide) Squad Goals
Episode 063 - A New Hope...for the DCEU
Episode 062 - You've Been a Bad, Bad Boy (or Girl)
Episode 061 - Big Trouble, Some Crisis, and Bad Comics
Episode 060 - All about Black Widow, Comrade!
Episode 059 - It's a Hot Sheev Summer
Episode 058 - Summer Book Reports from Wakanda & Krypton
Episode 057 - Fracturing a Fandom & Fixing Last Jedi
Episode 056 - E3 & the Nintendo Supremacy
Episode 055 - The Farce Awakens Nostalgia
Episode 054 - Hitting You with a Mail Bag
Episode 053 - Army of the Zack Snyder Fans?
Episode 052 - The Nerdy Awards
Episode 051 - A bad demon and a really good boy
Episode 050 - Of Gods and Beetles
Episode 049 - Get Over Here!
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