Category Archives: Episodes

Episode 259: The Incredible Hulk vs. Wolverine

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

On this episode, in true Comics Canon fashion, we look ahead to the July 30 release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with a discussion of (what else?) a pair of classic battles between the Hulk and Wolverine, natch! First up … Continue reading →

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Episode 258: Captain America and Marvel Golden Age Origins

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

In this episode, we mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. by looking back at the origin and first appearance of the nation’s greatest super-soldier, Captain America, in 1941’s Captain America Comics #1! We also look back at the first … Continue reading →

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Episode 257: Sex Criminals Vol. 1 – One Weird Trick

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

Content warning: If the title didn’t tip you off, this book deals with sex — in graphic, often hilarious ways. Consequently, we’re slapping an Explicit label on this episode, for both language and subject matter. In this episode, we look … Continue reading →

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So … We’re Talking About Cerebus

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

Content warning: sexual assault It’s finally happened! After 10 years and more than 250 episodes, we finally get around to discussing the elephant (or, rather, the aardvark) in the room: Dave Sim’s 300-issue magnum opus, Cerebus! And to help us … Continue reading →

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Episode 256: Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, Book 2 and 3

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

In this episode, we conclude our two-part look at Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons with a discussion of Books 2 and 3, by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Gene Ha and Nicola Scott, published by DC Black Label! The Amazons accept Hippolyta … Continue reading →

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Episode 255: Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, Book 1

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

In this episode, we kick off a two-part look at a book we’ve had our eyes on for some time with a discussion of Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, Book 1, by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Jiminez, published by … Continue reading →

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Episode 254: The Punisher Origins

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

Note: This episode was recorded before the death of Gerry Conway, who wrote two of the stories we talk about. The Punisher is gearing up for a busy summer on the big and small screens (with Spider-Man: Brand New Day … Continue reading →

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Episode 253: DC Superheroes vs. Super-Gorillas

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

On this episode, we revisit that bygone era when Detective Comics Comics would use any excuse to feature gorillas on its covers with a furry foursome of titanic Silver and Golden Age tales: “The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City” (Batman … Continue reading →

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Episode 252: The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

For our first episode of April, Kevin and Robb go into full-on geek mode as they look back at THE superhero crossover event of 1982: Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans, by Chris Claremont … Continue reading →

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Episode 251: Green Lantern Origins

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Kevin Moreau

We’re dropping into your feed a day early for this St. Patrick’s Day episode, as we look ahead to the August debut of HBO Max’s Lanterns and discuss the first appearances of Green Lanterns Alan Scott and Hal Jordan — followed … Continue reading →

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