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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Doctor Strange - Electrician Supreme

Episode 45 - Doctor Strange - Electrician Supreme
This week we return to the world of MCU origin movies, with the 2016 introduction and origin of Doctor Strange!  There are a lot of new characters and lore to catch up on, so this week is going to be a fun one! 
This Week In Comics
Wonder Woman's Daughter Trinity to Debut in Landmark 800th Issue 
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-wonder-womans-daughter-trinity-in-milestone-800th-issue/
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-05-14
Hellcat #1, Captain America: Cold War Alpha #1, Bishop: War College #1, Red Goblin #1, Storm & the Brotherhood of Mutants #1
Avengers: War Across Time #2
Recommendation: Secret Identity by Alex Segura
https://bookshop.org/p/books/secret-identity-alex-segura/16724694
This Week's Stack
Strange Tales #110 
Doctor Strange: The Oath (2006) #1-5 
Doctor Strange (2016) #1-5 
Creator Profile: Brian K. Vaughn
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Strange Tales #110
Second story in the book.
No origin story! 
Nightmare is a big villain going forward for Strange 
Short, fun and twisty story.  Similar to the old EC books in some ways 
Doctor Strange: The Oath
Story focuses on the Dr. part of Doctor Strange 
Strange’s terrible actions in the past come back to haunt him 
Importance of Wong – Horrible choice for Strange 
The Night Nurse – History and MCU connections (Linda Carter or Claire Temple) 
Doctor Strange Volume 4 #1-5
Amazing Artwork
“I do weird and terrifying for a living” 
Paying the tab and the creature in the cellar 
Fundamentally changes how we think of Doctor Strange and magic 
Final Thoughts
Correspondence/Comments
What's Next
Doctor Strange (2016)
Signoff 
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MCU REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

Episode 44 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Movie Review
It has been a long time since I have been this excited for a comic book movie, and this weekend we were finally able to get out to theaters and see James Gunn’s third and (for now) final Guardians of the Galaxy film.  There is no shortage of things to talk about with this one. 
This Week In Comics
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-05-07
Dr. Strange #1 from Jed McKay
Other #1s include: Venom, New Mutants, Rogue & Gambit, Blade, and Silver Surfer
Recommendation: Barbarians!
Last Barbarians: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/last-barbarians-1
The Mighty Barbarians: https://www.ablaze.net/products?p=E1100954
Film Facts
Tagline: It’s time to face the musicReleased: May 5, 2023Runtime: 150 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $282,100,000 / domestic: $114,000,000 (US and Canada) (Thursday through Saturday)Budget: $250,000,000IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillian, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Will Poulter and Chukwudi IwujiDirected: James GunnScreenplay: James Gunn
2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Recap in parts with discussion
Subverting expectations
It was Rocket's story all along
High Evolutionary and Warlock were used well
Effects were brilliant
GotG is STILL all about family... And about personal acceptance
Character reflections
The Soundtrack
Afterscenes 
Tidbits 
Gunn's Yes/No Q&A: https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1654983573567598592
From the comics 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next: We missed Doctor Strange...
Strange Tales #110
Doctor Strange: The Oath (2006) #1-5
Doctor Strange (2016) #1-5
Signoff
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Guardians Vol 3 - Adam Warlock Superstar

Episode 43 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 – Adam Warlock Superstar
This week we are getting ready for the third and final installment of the beloved Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, and the trailers and previews have given us a pretty good idea of what some of the key elements are that you need to know going in. So this week is all about the High Evolutionary, the New Men, and Adam Warlock.   
This Week In Comics
Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday! (May 6th)
https://www.freecomicbookday.com/
Everything you need to know: https://www.thepopverse.com/free-comic-book-day-comics-books-marvel-dc-viz-scholastic
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-04-30 
New Guardians #1
Warlock Rebirth #1.
Other #1s include Avengers: Beyond #1, Sins of Sinister #1 and Murderworld: Wolverine #1 
Recommendation: Deep Cuts #1 – Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark.
https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/5742578/deep-cuts-1
This Week's Stack
Thor #134, 135 (first story only) 
Tales to Astonish #94-96 (Hulk story only)
Marvel Premiere (1972) #1-2
Warlock (1972) #1-8
Bonus: Rocket Racoon #1 (1985)
Creator Profile: Gil Kane
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Thor #134, 135
High Evolutionary is trying to “prove his revolutionary theories” and is using questionable science. 
The New Men are “Knights Errant” with a code of honor and chivalry 
Notable absence of any evolved raccoons
Tales to Astonish #94-96
Continues the story from the Thor books.
Hulk is actually OK with leaving Earth.  Thinks it’s a “Second chance” for him.
New Men here are follows of High Evolutionary and not Man-Beast
Each issue flips cover placement and story order.  94 and 96 are Namor-first issues, 95 is a Hulk-first issue.
Evolutionary is seriously reckless 
Surely this story can't continue...
Marvel Premiere (1972) #1-2, Warlock (1972) #1-8
Except it does.
Introduction of Counter-Earth
Warlock/Him just floating around in space
New Men corrupt Counter-Earth but Warlock doesn't want to see the world destroyed
Warlock meets up with teens that give him the name Adam
Battles Man-Beast and Kills him (so we think)
Takes on other Monsters and teams up with Victor Von Doom against Reed Richards who's a Brute
Story just ends with a confrontation in the Oval office between Warlock and Man-Beast who was controlling the president.
Overtly religious themes.
Dan's theory about Counter-Earth and how it may come to pass in Guardians 3
Rocket Racoon #1
Wild story about Halfworld, talking animals, robots, a killer clown and insane people 
Meet Lylla and Walrus (whom we saw in a Guardians 3 clip released)
Rival toymakers each via for Lylla's affection and Rocket is tasked with finding out what's going on.
Part of a 4-book collection from 1985.
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (In theaters May 5th)
Signoff 
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IT WAS A COMIC FIRST: Road to Perdition

Episode 42 - Road to Perdition
This week we find ourselves in between Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and so we are trying something completely different, with a new segment called IT WAS A COMIC FIRST, where we take a look at a comic book movie that most folks probably wouldn’t think of as a “comic book movie.”  Our first entry in this is the fantastic graphic novel ROAD TO PERDITION and the 2002 film based on it. 
This Week In Comics
Marvel Shutting Down Comixology's Digital Comics Store
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-app-comixology-store-shutting-down/
Scarlet Scarab is Getting Her Own Book
https://www.ign.com/articles/moon-knight-the-mcus-scarlet-scarab-to-make-marvel-comics-debut
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-04-23
Wasp #1
Other books include 3 Spider-Man books: Spider-Man Double Trouble #3, Spider-Man the Lost Hunt #3 and Deadly Neighborhood Spider #4. Deadpool, Namor, Punisher and Hulk have books becoming available this week. 
Recommendation: THE GHOST IN YOU by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-ghost-in-you-a-reckless-book-hc
This Week's Stack
Road to Perdition by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
The Story
The Art
Themes 
Film Facts
Tagline: Pray for Michael SullivanReleased: July 12, 2002Runtime: 117 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $181,001,478 / domestic: $104,454,762Budget: $80,000,000IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 Stars: Tom Hanks, Daniel Craig, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stanley Tucci, Tyler Hoechlin and Paul NewmanDirected: Sam MendesScreenplay: Max Allen Collins, Richard Piers Rayner and David Self
Movie Discussion Topics
Faithful in spirit to the Graphic Novel
Tom Hanks thinks it's a tragedy no one remembers this movie
https://fandomwire.com/i-killed-them-both-tom-hanks-disappointed-with-fans-for-not-remembering-his-greatest-comic-book-adaptation-movie-with-daniel-craig/ 
Tidbits
From the Comics
Where to stream: Netflix until April 30, 2023, Paramount+
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
Thor #134, 135 (first story only) 
Tales to Astonish #94-96 (Hulk story only) 
Marvel Premiere (1972) #1-2 
Warlock (1972) #1-8
Signoff
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MCU REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2

Episode 41 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 Movie Review
This week we check back with the Guardians of the Galaxy, who spend the start of the MCU’s third phase doing a little bit of good and a little bit of bad, and end up nearly helping Starlord’s dad destroy the universe.
This Week In Comics
Captain Marvel Leads Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers Trailer
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/captain-marvel-leads-earths-mightiest-heroes-avengers-trailer/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CsWUHedSSo 
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-04-16
Avengers: War Across Time #1
Monica Rambeau: Photon #2
The Marvels trailer: https://youtu.be/iuk77TjvfmE 
Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur #2
Recommendation: The Great British Bump Off
https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3011-696/The-Great-British-Bump-Off-1
Film Facts
Tagline: This summer, the galaxy won’t save itself Released: May 5, 2017Runtime: 136 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $863,756,051 / domestic: $389,813,101Budget: $200,000,000IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillian, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel and Kurt RussellDirected: James GunnScreenplay: James Gunn, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Ego, the size of a planet
I’m Mary Poppins, y’all
GOTG is all about family
Visual Effects were spectacular
The music is top notch, once again 
Afterscenes 
Tidbits 
From the comics 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next: 1 Week Special!
Road to Perdition – comics and movie 
Signoff
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Guardians Vol 2 – Beware the Black Galaxy, the Zodiac and Gamora

Episode 40 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 – Beware the Black Galaxy, the Zodiac and Gamora
Even as we are nearing the release of the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie next month our look back at the MCU continues.  Sneaking in just in time, we are now up to the 2nd movie of the MCU’s 3rd phase – Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2! 
This Week In Comics
Al Jaffee, Mad Magazine Legend, Dies at 102 
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/al-jaffee-mad-magazine-dead-at-102/ 
Weird Al Tweet: https://twitter.com/alyankovic/status/1645550473502420993 
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-04-09
Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt #2
Joe Fixit #1
Shang-Chi: Master of the Ten Rings #1
Also have Secret Invasion, Fantastic Four, Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker, some X-Men comics and Captain Marvel
Recommendation: Breath of the Giant.
https://fairsquarecomics.com/product/breath-of-the-giant/
This Week's Stack
Thor 132, 133, 228  
Avengers 112-115, 120-124 
Strange Tales 178-181 
Creator Profile: Steve Engelhart
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Thor 132, 133, 228
Thor investigates to stop an invasion on Earth
Living Planet in a Black Galaxy
Kirby art is amazing
Origin story of Ego
Galactus doesn't want to deal with Ego
Avengers 112-115, 120-124 
Slow reveal of Mantis and someone?? Turns out to be Swordsman
Somewhat rough depictions of Africans 
Help take down Lion God so Swordsman can join Avengers
Mantis origin story revealed during 120-124 when Avengers fight the Zodiac
Father reveal - Though Mantis doesn't believe
Black Panther Quote
Who is the Swordsman?
When did comics get so political?
Strange Tales 178-181
Really it's an Adam Warlock story 
Recap introduces new readers to Warlock 
Tries to help a girl, but she dies
Will help, but won't lead a revolt against the Church of Universal Truth
Finally meet Gamora
Clowns, Clowns and more Clowns
Warlock is repeatedly treated as Christlike by Starlin
What is the gem Adam Warlock has?
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
Signoff 
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MCU REVIEW: Captain America: Civil War

Episode 39 - Captain America: Civil War Movie Review
This week you are in for a treat, dear listeners!  We have a movie that features a full DOZEN MCU heroes, and so in order to properly cover CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR we have brought in a bit of help.  Our friend Mike is a huge MCU fan, and he is hosting Dan and his son in Chicago this weekend while they attend C2E2.
This Week In Comics
Scott Pilgrim Anime Ordered by Netflix With the Original Film Cast 
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/scott-pilgrim-anime/
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
Who Knows??
Recommendation: Conventions!  
Film Facts
Tagline: Divided We FallReleased: May 6, 2016Runtime: 147 minutesBox Office: worldwide: $1,153,296,293 / domestic: $408,084,349Budget: $250,000,000IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 Stars: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastain Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Chadwick Boseman and Jeremy RennerDirected: Anthony and Joe RussoScreenplay: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Different but Faithful to the Original
Introducing Black Panther and Spider-Man
The Perfect Plan?
The Evolution of Stark, Rogers 
So Much Action 
Tidbits 
From the comics 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
Ego: Thor 132, 133, 228 
Mantis: Avengers 112-115, 120-124 
Gamora: Strange Tales 178-181 
Signoff
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Captain America: Civil War - A War Like No Other

Episode 38 - A War Like No Other
We are heading into Marvel’s Phase 3 slate of films, and it starts out with a bang, as the entire MCU comes together for an action-packed movie that also packs significant story punch. 
This Week In Comics
Jonathan Majors arrested
https://apnews.com/article/jonathan-majors-arrested-3ccf23bb407f5e6d2441ccc536b254f2
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-03-26
Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt #2
X-Men Annual #1
Mary Jane & Black Cat #1
Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1
Also have Sabretooth & the Exiles, Namor: The Sub-Mariner, Black Panther, Wakanda and Strange
Recommendation: Traveling to Mars by Mark Russell and Roberto Meli.
https://www.comicsbeat.com/mark-russell-and-roberto-meli-are-traveling-to-mars-in-new-comic-series/
This Week's Stack
Civil War #1-7
Civil War Frontline #1-7
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Civil War #1-7
Speedball and the perils of Reality TV 
Maria Hill / SHIELD is not the good guy 
Sue Storm is not to be trifled with 
Was this really Thor?
Story brings the core ideas of freedom and responsibility into conflict 
What did you think of the sides?   
Once again, a note that Sue Storm is not to be trifled with 
Civil War Frontline #1-7
These stories overtly pull at the political and ethical questions of Civil War 
The stories were difficult to read
Who would have read these? Aren't you glad we did! 
Context I didn't even know I needed
Artwork and words used to compare/contrast time periods in human history during great conflict with what was going on during this “Civil War” was quite something to see.
Duane: Much bigger problem with what Richards and Stark are doing in these comics
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Captain America: Civil War (2016) Movie Review  
Signoff 
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