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 031- The Future of the MCU Revealed
Episode 030 - The Ghosts of Star Wars Christmas
Episode 029 - No Guilt, All Pleasure
Episode 028 - Christmas Time with Ryan Haack
Episode 027 - A Murder Book Story with Ed Brisson
Episode 026 - You've Got a Friend
Episode 025 - Paranormal Hitmen
Episode 024 - Jeph Loeb Ate My Hopes!
Episode 023 - The Nerd-Quisition Mail Bag
Episode 022 - Mutant Vampire Zombies
Episode 021 - That Nostalgic Feeling
Episode 020 - Evil Has Come to Town
Episode 019 - Get Back in the Cellar
Episode 018 - Creativity & Creator's Rights with Paul Jenkins
Episode 017 - Fast Food Nerds with Mike Lawrence
Episode 016 - Rock 'n Roll is Too Hard
Episode 015 - DC Comics Beyond FanDome
Episode 014 - Of Batgirls and X-Men
Episode 013 - From Comic Page to Screen
Episode 012 - TV & Superheroes with Bryan Q. Miller
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