Are comic books in peril? Can the Man of Steel soar again? And how does JK Simmons feel about his film future as J. Jonah Jameson? In a world where superheroes dominate the box office, their source material—the comic books—seem to be fading into the shadows. This week, we donned our capes and brainstormed ways to rescue the comic book industry. We also shine a spotlight on gems like Brian Q. Miller's Batgirl and Mark Waid's History of the Marvel Universe. So grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare for an adventure through the pages of comic book history.
Nerd News
JK Simmons addresses J. Jonah Jameson's future in film
Henry Cavill in talks to return as Superman
Byword Big Talk
Strategies to save the comic book industry
Nerd Commendations
Batgirl by Bryan Q. Miller
History of the Marvel Universe by Mark Waid & Javier Rodriguez
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:15) Nerd News: The future of J. Jonah Jameson and Superman's cinematic return
(16:30) Byword Big Talk: Six strategies to save the comic book industry
(54:25) Nerd Commendations: Batgirl's hopeful journey & a stunning Marvel history
(01:07:15) Call to Action
Episode 011 - To the Stars with John Jackson Miller
Episode 010 - The King of Comics
Episode 009 - From Argentina with Art
Episode 008 - Pour One Out for the Younglings
Episode 007 - Attack of the Crones
Episode 006- An Exclusive sit-down with "Parallel Lives" Writer Jason Douglas
Episode 005 - The Phantom Pain
Episode 004 - Retailer Rebellion: An Exclusive Look at the struggles of Comic Shops
Episode 003 - A comics breakup and unpopular nerd opinions
Episode 001 - Snyder Cut to the (HBO) Max
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