Caffeinated Comics On Radio Misfits

Jon and the writer of "Daredevil: Fall From Grace" reconnect after working down the hall from each other. Dan (DG) talks about his days in the Marvel Bullpen working under Jim Shooter, the view from the inside during the 90s boom and transitioning from comic books to advertising. Plus, the launch of his writing newsletter, "Into the Story Maze". [EP229]

Warner Brothers, HBO and DC Comics get sold again! Jon and Steven discuss if the 3 years and thousands of layoffs were worth it and if the massive announcements made by DC this week reflect an attempt to get back on track. Plus, missing Charles Grodin and Steven likes MODOK more than Jon does (so far). [EP228]

There's more Venom coming, and according to this trailer, it means more cg symbiotes, Woody Harrelson red wigs and a lot of breakfast. Also, Jon and Steven can't believe the world is opening back up. Like, they won't believe it. WARNING: this episode reveals which host is the most Irish. [EP227]

Elliott Serrano spends his birthday launching a new James Bond podcast! Jon, Steven and Elliott discuss Daniel Craig's extended exit, the hazards of Facebook Live and whether less is Moore. Plus, the legacy of the MCU, too many streaming dysfunctional superheroes, and if there was ever a good video game movie. [EP226]

Jon speaks at De Paul University! Jon discusses the postponement of the 2020 event and how it didn’t get him off the hook for writing his essay. Plus the audio from his video panel, speaking at UiC in the same week and remembering John Paul Leon. [EP225]

After a slow burn of four episodes, Marvel brings the Captain America based series home with a bang! Jon and Steven discuss how the series made A listers out of B listers, the heel turn of one character and what it all means for Captain America 4. Plus, Disney takes a risk by talking politics, putting live action actors into comic accurate costumes and Julia Goddam Louis-Dreyfus. [EP224]

Jon and Elliott Serrano discuss the near misses and the perfect moments of a life on the fringe of the comics industry. Plus, toxic fandom, "Falcon and Winter Soldier" and remembering the founder of the Blue Box Cafe, Chris Mau. [EP223]

He's back mon capitan! John DeLancie is returning (along with Whoopi Goldberg) to the Star Trek universe for the second season of Picard. What does that mean for the ongoing story and when will we see it? Plus, trailers for "Star Trek:Discovery", "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and even "Batman: the Long Halloween"! Also, lots more Iron Man Marvel Legends and why Destro is everything. [EP222]

The Titans clash for the first time since 1962! Howie Weingarten is here to bring a long-time Godzilla fan's perspective. How does this line up with the latest Godzilla and Kong franchises? Do we need a plot when we have two monsters? And do we love blockbusters more now that we get so few of them? Plus, John Romita JR. returns to Marvel after a tenure at DC. [EP221]

Robert Kirkman's OTHER comic becomes an Amazon Prime show! Jon and Steven discuss how the new animated series sits alongside "The Walking Dead" or "The Boys", nailing a tone that has a wide range and avoiding spoilers when one host has read all 144 issues and the other has read 3. Plus, the welcome familiarity of "Falcon and Winter Soldier" , does the new "Suicide Squad" fit The Snyder Cut and why adult animation like "Invincible" and "Solar Opposites" has to be so damn violent. [EP220]

The "Justice League Snyder Cut" from Zach Snyder is out and we are bursting with opinions! Jon, Steven, Elliott and Dani Romero look at four hours of an unreleased movie and answer the big questions. Do hashtags work or do streaming platforms just need buzz? How did Joss Whedon help or hurt the theatrical cut? Is there any more story in double the length? All this, plus teases for movies that won't be made. [EP219]

How do $100 books sell out in an hour? Jon and Steven discuss how COVID quarantine has affected collectibility of comic library editions, where to draw the line on content and if you need to reinforce your floor when owning a complete set. Plus, the one omnibus they can't live without. [EP218]

9 episodes and it's all over. Jon, Steven, and Elliott Serrano discuss the predictions that didn't come true, whether we were satisfied with the ending of "WandaVision" and the plot threads that may or may not be picked up in another movie. Plus, creator's rights, the future of James Bond and Jon still has COVID. [EP217]

Jon got news from the doctor and like everything else, he gets into the trendiest disease a year after it goes mainstream. It’s a quick note to update everyone on the podcast and his capacity to talk for a long time. Plus, still loving “Wandavision” and especially Kathryn Hahn. [EP216]

MASSIVE SPOILERS for "WAndaVision" as Jon, Steven and Dani Romero discuss who Kathryn Hahn was playing all along. Plus, Mezco makes the FF, Marvel Legends makes villains and Disney Plus makes up warnings before you watch "The Muppet Show". [EP215]

Gina Carano and Joss Whedon are going down. What does it mean for the franchises they were a part of? Jon, Steven and Elliott Serrano discuss if anyone is really cancelled, how revisionist history factors into re-watching and who gets to come back. Plus, why did "WandaVision" skip the 90s? [EP214]

"WandaVision" keeps breaking its own box. What is real in a fictional universe? And what about that massive SPOILER ending and what it means for everything MCU and beyond? Plus, remembering Christopher Plummer. [EP213]

Lauren Faits is in transition. She’s ended her successful podcast “She-Ra: Progressive of Power” and is putting together her new series on Cowboy Bebop. Why the pivot? Lauren discusses how podcasting had to fit in with a business degree, a new job, a recent divorce and move, a pandemic and Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Old Podcast, New Podcast appeared first on Radio Misfits.

The ongoing mystery of “Wanda/Vision” leads Jon and Steven to the question: What’s better, binging or single episodes? What’s more important, the mystery or the solution? Is a once-a-week episode comparable to a monthly issue? And is the season the omnibus? All this and more this week. [EP211] The post Caffeinated Comics – Comics in Real Time appeared first on Radio Misfits.

We’re 2 episodes into the first Disney Plus streaming series from Marvel and we have no idea what’s going on. Jon, Steven and Elliott Serrano discuss what the sitcom format tells us about Wanda and Vision’s current state, the subtle differences between the first two episodes and why Kathryn Hahn Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – WandaVision appeared first on Radio Misfits.