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 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
Episode 031- The Future of the MCU Revealed
Episode 030 - The Ghosts of Star Wars Christmas
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