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DC Comics holds a rally right after a bloodbath! Will James Gunn bring Marvel energy to “The Suicide Squad”? Just how good is “The Batman” trailer? Can we get excited for movies halted during a pandemic? And where are the comics? Plus, new Muppets, classic Silver Surfer and accepting Miles Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – DC Fandome appeared first on Radio Misfits.

AT&T slashes 20% of DC Comics’ budget! Industry legends have been laid off! DC Direct is dead! Trades are sidelined! Jon and Steven discuss what this means for the rest of the industry today and what the future of comics looks like, according to Jim Lee. How does Marvel react? Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – The DC Bloodbath appeared first on Radio Misfits.

“Star Trek” goes animated! Elliott Serrano is back to talk about the latest extension of the franchise. With four series in production, is there room for a new tone? What have we learned from “The Orville”? Is there any way people won’t get upset? Plus, Comicsgate, the magic Of John Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Star Trek: Lower Decks appeared first on Radio Misfits.

It’s the 58th Anniversary of Spider-Man first appearance in 1962. Jon and Steven take a while to get to it but cover how the celebration came organically from fans and artists rather than Disney, the need for a light, fun Spidey in dark times and the intolerable wait for his Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Spider-Man Day appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Michele Sileo is getting restless. While in quarantine, raising two kids and continuing her law career, she keeps creating non-profit organizations to benefit people hurt by the pandemic. Plus, her passion for “Rick and Morty”, “Bob’s Burgers”, “the Mandalorian” and why her father classic comic book artist Dom Sileo won’t Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Foundations in Lockdown appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Jon and Steven are getting rid of their long boxes. But will the loss of single issues just mean buying the same stories in omnibus form? Even when the stories are bad? How do the format changes of comics relate to the deluge of new streaming platforms? Plus, why Chris Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Tomes of Nonsense appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Mike Caplan, the owner of Mr. Waynes Pop Culture Collectibles, is back! Mike tells Jon and Steven what curbside pickup is like in a vintage shop, how social distancing works in a small, local store and how the disruption of the toy supply chain boosts the used market. Plus, the Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Retail in Lockdown appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Ray Fisher didn’t like working with Joss Whedon on “Justice League” but Alan Tudyk comes to the rescue. Plus, Dean Cain is definitely bad, why Pierce Brosnan is a euphemism for wasted casting and so many dweeby Spider-Men. [EP182] The post Caffeinated Comics – Is Joss Whedon Bad? appeared first on Radio Misfits.

A legendary inker and a controversial director have both passed. Jon and Steven discuss how the pairing of Joe Sinnot with Jack Kirby created the best of the Marvel Age, and how his stamp became the look of the Fantastic Four for decades. Then they look at Joel Schumacher’s legacy Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Remembering Joe Sinnot and Joel Schumacher appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Jon and Steven are relieved the new holiday have given people a chance to calm down and support one another while gearing up for the debacle in Tulsa. Plus, the genius of Alex Toth, how improv comedy influences Marvel Legends and remembering the many iconic performances of Ian Holm [EP180] The post Caffeinated Comics – Juneteenth appeared first on Radio Misfits.

In the midst of an industry shut-down comes an industry shake-up! Jon, Steven and Dani Romero discuss the signs that DC Comics would leave the world’s biggest distributor, how Diamond had adhered to the status quo for decades, and what UCS/Lunar means for comic book store owners. Also, remembering Denny Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – DC Leaves Diamond appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Beer Babe Jess goes on the road! Jess travels to Georgia, South Carolina and Florida to escape her locked down Chicago apartment. Jon and discuss travel etiquette in a pandemic, where to find local breweries available for curbside and patio dining and how to meet new people while being socially Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – A Troubadour in Quarantine appeared first on Radio Misfits.

There was nothing else we could talk about. Jon and Steven discuss the overwhelming feeling of ever major city exploding into violence, the forces that left people with no alternative and the inherent selfishness of the American dream. Plus, what out of control crowds in the summer will do to Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – The Riots appeared first on Radio Misfits.

The #ReleaseTheSnyderCut people are happy today. HBO Max has agreed to premiere the original cut of “Justice League” in 2021. Jon and Steven discuss whether making the movie less like “Avengers” will help, how emboldened fans become when they get what they want and how two different versions of the Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – The Snyder Cut appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Steven boldly goes to the second season! Jon and Steven discuss the improvements over the first season and the distance it still has to cover to become one of the greatest television shows of all time. Plus, recycled plots from the 70s! Crusher gets fired! Pulaski gets robo racist! And Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Star Trek TNG S2 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Thanks to quarantine, we’re all starting new, big, non-essential projects. That’s how Howie Weingarten talked Jon into watching every Dracula movie starring Christopher Lee in one week. Jon and Howie discuss the style Hammer imprinted on all its films, the loose rules around killing vampires and why you should always Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Christopher Lee Dracula movies appeared first on Radio Misfits.

The head writer from “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” is here! Mike Drucker returns to talk about running a television show from his apartment, missing live performing and what the Black Plague can tell us about the coronavirus. Plus, embarrassing celebrity encounters. The post Caffeinated Comics – Comedy in Isolation appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Todd McFarlane raises two million dollars on one figure! Jon and Steven discuss the Image creator’s business acumen in the face of character irrelevance. Plus, DC pushes to open it up while Marvel flattens the curve, Steven survives Star Trek: the Next Generation season 1 as Jon flies through five Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – Frikkin Spawn appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Steven is broken! Our co-host finished Picard and is now deep into the first season of Star Trek: the Next Generation. Hear his pain. Plus, SDCC is cancelled on its 50th anniversary. [EP171] The post Caffeinated Comics – Trekkie Newbie appeared first on Radio Misfits.

The host of “She Ra: Progressive of Power” is here! Lauren Faits returns to talk her hit podcast, how Netflix changed everything with its new animated series and how a trip to the Dreamworks animation studio helped her get through her divorce. Plus, starting a new job when no one Read more... The post Caffeinated Comics – An Extrovert in Quarantine appeared first on Radio Misfits.