Embark on a journey through ink and time in Episode 184 of The Nerd Byword, where DC and Marvel collide with the fantastical Amalgam Age! This week, we're diving into the second season of Amalgam Comics, focusing on DC's slate of captivating one-shots. From the monstrous mashup of Bat-Thing to the animated antics of Dark Claw Adventures, we're dissecting these imaginative crossovers with our signature nerdy flair. But first, we tackle the headlines with Superman's best era earning a hardcover omnibus and the stirring debut trailer for The Acolyte, setting the stage for a Star Wars series like no other. Join us as we analyze, critique, and revel in the latest nerd news and the amalgamated wonders of DC's creative cauldron!
Nerd News
Superman's Triangle Era gets omnibus treatment
The Acolyte Trailer releases
Byword Big Talk
Bat-Thing #1 by Larry Hama, Rodolfo Damaggio, Bill Sienkiewicz & Gloria Vasquez
Dark Claw Adventures #1 by Ty Templeton, Rick Burchett & Linda Medley
JLX Unleashed #1 by Priest, Oscar Jiminez, Hanibal Rodriguez & Patricia Mulvihill
Lobo the Duck #1 by Al Grant, Val Semeiks, Ray Kryssing & Francesco Ponzi
Super-Soldier: Man of War #1 by Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid, Jimmy Palmiotti & Angus McKie
Nerd Commendations
Superman '78: The Metal Curtain by Robert Venditti & Gavin Guidry
X-Men '97 on Disney Plus
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:18) Superman's Triangle Era omnibus and fan anticipation
(15:55) The Acolyte trailer reactions and Star Wars expectations
(28:27) Amalgam Comics: DC's imaginative one-shot adventures
(56:12) Nerd Commendations: Superman '78 and X-Men '97
(01:07:22) Closing thoughts and a call to action
Episode 188 - Up, Up, and Astray: Reworking "Superman Returns" for the Modern Era
Episode 187 - Tides of Change: Aquaman's Farewell to the DCEU
Episode 186 - The Final Countdown: Saying Goodbye to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 185 - Marvel returns to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 183 - An All-Access Pass to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 182 - Gaming Greats: The Digital Heroes That Defined Us
Episode 181 - Scarab Shenanigans: Dissecting the Blue Beetle Buzz
Episode 180 - From Page to Prime: The Origins of Invincible Explored
Episode 179 - Comic Book Homework and Gaming Exclusives
Episode 178 - Nerd Disappointments: The Letdowns We Can't Forget
Episode 177 - Godzilla Minus One: The Kaiju Comeback
Episode 176 - Geek Goals: Our Nerd Year’s Resolutions
Episode 175 - When the Big Two go Number Two
Episode 174 - Ultimate (Spider-Man) Expectations
Episode 173 - Coming to a Comic Shop Near You!
Episode 172 - Oh Captain, My Captain...Marvel
Episode 171 - Giving Thanks for a Nerdy Harvest
Episode 170 - January Solicitations...Not THAT Kind!
Episode 169 - The MCU is Forced to Change its Ways
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