While Steven sees the most anticipated horror movie of the year, Jon stays home with “Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” on Netflix. Jon and Steven discuss the blending off Stephen King’s novel’s structure into two films, the odd SPOILERY right turn it takes in the final act, and why the […]

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EP138: Caffeinated Comics invades Libertyville! Jon and Steven visit The Bess Bower Dunn museum and their collection of Alex Ross originals! They discuss Ross’ detailed pencil work, early criticisms and the stuffed dolls he made of Marvel characters. Plus, how comics are pitched, the importance of collaborators and how seeing […]

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EP137: Disney makes its own SDCC! Jon and Steven wade through a deluge of announcements, from She-Hulk, Moon Knight and Ms. Marvel to Jeff Goldblum being Jeff Goldblum. Plus, Disney’s hands-off approach to the Muppets and Sony’s hands-off approach to Disney over Spider-Man

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After cancelling his movie, it’s looking like Ewan McGregor is signing up for an entire Star Wars series! Jon and Steven discuss how  CBS streaming “Picard” may have influenced this decision. Plus, the return of “Invader Zim” and why Jon is not on board for “The Boys”.

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Yes, Frank Miller’s “Daredevil” is great. Chris Claremont’s “X-Men” set the benchmark. Stan Lee’s “Amazing Spider-Man” is required reading. But what else? Jon and Steven discuss the great runs of characters that often fly beneath the radar. Why did no one know Paul Dini was writing monthly Batman comics? What […]

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When it comes to “Avengers: Endgame” there’s always more to talk about. Jon and Steven download the movie on iTunes and learn how well it fits with “Avengers: Infinity War”. They study the deleted scenes and audio commentary to learn everything they can about the most popular movie in the […]

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Jonathan Hickman reboots the X-Men! Jon and Steven discuss plot vs. world-building, how the writer may alienate new fans, and what it will take to get Marvel’s flagship back to its peak. Plus, Rutger Hauer passes and “Batman: Hush” gets animated.

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Oh, the announcements! Jon and Steven cover the phase 4 slate of MCU movies and streaming, Jonathan Hickman’s new “X-Men” run, trailers for “Picard” and the “Harley Quinn” animated series and the lack of a new “Batman” creative team. Plus all. The. Figures.

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EP131: The icon turns 77! Jon and Steven discuss how the added a depth to the characters of Han Solo and Indiana Jones other action stars couldn’t match. Plus, the passing of Rip Torn, deep fakes and why there’s no limit to what Jon will send on action figures.

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EP130: Marvel’s flagship character closes out the MCU Phase 3! Jon, Steven and Owen O’Riordan discuss the self-contained story, how to make Mysterio a complex and formidable character, the evolution of MJ and That. Mid. Credits. Scene. Also, was that really the black costume?

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