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 048 - Attitude Adjustment
Episode 047 - Game On, Level One!
Episode 046 - Godzilla vs. Kong vs. The Story
Episode 045 - Mexicans & Swords with Jarred Lujan
Episode 044 - The Zombie Game with Dan Bridges & Emily McGuiness
Episode 043 - Zack Snyder’s Justice League Reviewed
Episode 042 - True Believers with Abraham Riesman
Episode 041 - Marvel, DC & Suburban Dicks with Fabian Nicieza
Episode 040 - Fearless Fred & a Star Wars Audio Drama
Episode 039 - A Visit to Icarus Metro with Calvin Chambers
Episode 038 - BOOM! & the State of Comics with Ross Richie
Episode 037 - Love & Disinfectant are in the Air
Episode 036 - Creating a Comic Book Company with Dwayne Robinson Jr.
Bonus Episode - Crisis on Infinite Podcasts, Part 2
Episode 035 - That 80s Schtick of WW84
Episode 034 - Salty Boys & Girls with Stephanie Williams
Episode 033 - The Polar Paradox with Frank Martin
Episode 032 - The Future of Star Wars Revealed
Episode 031- The Future of the MCU Revealed
Episode 030 - The Ghosts of Star Wars Christmas
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