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 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 002 - Save the Comic Book Industry
Episode 001 - Snyder Cut to the (HBO) Max
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