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 050 - Of Gods and Beetles
Episode 049 - Get Over Here!
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
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