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PHASES OF THE MOON KNIGHT: Comic and Show Updates

Episode 18 - Moon Knight Update
Can it already have been 6 months since we closed out our Phases of the Moon Knight podcast?  With the Disney+ series complete and our review of Moon Knight’s comic history complete through the last published issue of the current run, we set the character aside for a it and moved on to the wider MCU.  Neither Duane nor I wanted to leave him completely behind, though, so we promised that we’d occasionally return to Marc Spector and his friends.  Since then, Moon Knight has been very busy in the comics world, and we are going to spend this week catching up on his recent print adventures, as well as visiting a bit about the status of the character in the MCU. 
This Week In Comics
James Gunn and Peter Safran to Lead DC Movie and TV Divisions 
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dc-studios-james-gunn-peter-safran-lead-dceu-kevin-feige/
Marvel No-Prizes Return in 2023 as Nostalgia Variant Covers
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-no-prizes-2023-variant-covers/
Werewolf by Night Director Shares BTS Video of Epic Hallway Fight
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/werewolf-by-night-hallway-fight-behind-the-scenes-video/
The Story So Far - Moon Knight
This Week's Stack
Moon Knight Black, White and Blood #1-4 
Moon Knight #11-16
Moon Knight Annual #1 
Moon Knight and the MCU
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Moon Knight: Black, White and Blood
MacKay's Moon Knight Continues
Issue 32 Redux?
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Black Panther V3 (1998) #26-30
Black Panther V4 (2005) #1-6
Invincible Iron Man (2016) #1
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MCU REVIEW: The Avengers

Episode 17 - The Avengers Movie Review
After years of standalone movies and origin stories, in 2012 Marvel finally delivered on the epic superhero team-up movie that it had been teasing and promising ever since the very first MCU after scene in Iron Man.  This week we are looking at The Avengers, where the MCU finally lived up to its promise as a live-action counterpart to the interconnected and continuity heavy Marvel comics that the films are based on. 
This Week In Comics
Marvel Snap released. 
Black Adam arrived in theaters. 
First trailer, poster for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania 
https://youtu.be/ZlNFpri-Y40
https://twitter.com/AntMan/status/1584575713625092096
Henry Cavill confirms he's returning to Superman 
https://www.cbr.com/henry-cavill-officially-announces-superman-return-dceu/
Avengers From the Past and Present Assemble Against an Army of Mephistos
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/avengers-past-present-mephisto-army-avengers-assemble-alpha-first-look/
Film Facts
Tagline: Avengers Assemble!
Released: May 4, 2012
Runtime: 143 minutes
Box Office: worldwide: $1,518,812,988 / domestic: $623,357,910 
Budget: $220,000,000 
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 
Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson and Tom Hiddleston 
Directed: Joss Whedon 
Screenplay: Zak Penn original story, Rewritten by Joss Whedon 
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Joss Whedon - the right writer/director for the job 
A New "Big Guy" 
And the return of a villain 
Felt like a comic book 
Brilliant writing/acting 
Still plenty of humor 
Extras 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
Moon Knight #11-16
Moon Knight Black. White and Blood #1-4 
Moon Knight Annual #1 
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MCU REVIEW: She Hulk: Attorney at Law

Episode 16 - She Hulk: Attorney at Law Show Review
Way back in episode 7 we took a look at a number of classic She-Hulk comic runs, and this week we finally return to the world of Disney+, where for the last couple of months we have been treated to the slightly off-center world of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.  The first season of She-Hulk wrapped up last week, and so now it is time to see what we thought, and how the comics did or did not prepare us for the show! 
This Week In Comics
Marvel's "What If" Variant Covers Celebrate Disney100
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-comics-disney100-variant-covers-amazing-spider-man-what-if-mickey-mouse-disney-100th/ 
Skybound Announces Massive Plans for Invincible's 20th Anniversary in 2023
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/skybound-invincible-20th-anniversary-announcement/ 
Show Facts
Tagline: You'll like her when she's angry. 
Released: Weekly starting August 18th 
Number of Episodes: 9 
IMDB Rating: Ranging from 4.6/10 for Just Jen (6) to 7.7/10 Ribbit and Rip It (8) 
Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Ginger Gonzaga, Jameela Jamil, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Tim Roth and Mark Ruffalo 
Created by: Jessica Gao  
Directed: Kat Coiro and Anu Valia  
Writers: Jessica Gao, Dana Schwartz, Cody Ziglar, Francesa Gailes, Jacqueline Gailes, Kara Brown, Melissa Hunter, Zeb Wells  
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
This *IS* She Hulk
The return of Emil Blonsky/Abomination...
Comedy Gold
A look at Super-Heroes Behind the Scenes 
The bad guys in this series are...Internet trolls! 
The finale and K.E.V.I.N. 
Visual Effects
...And Daredevil 
Face Off!
Correspondence
What's Next
The Avengers (2012)
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MCU REVIEW: Werewolf By Night

Episode 15 - Werewolf By Night Show Review
This week we get a Disney+ one-and-done special featuring our old friend Jack Russell. Ulyssess Bloodstone has died, and the powerful Bloodstone Gem is destined to find a new master through a monster hunt that has been infiltrated by his estranged daughter Elsa…as well as the Werewolf by Night! 
This Week In Comics
Marvel teases 'Fall of X' during NYCC
https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-comics-x-men-crossovers-sins-of-sinister-fall-of-x-2023
DC's new 'Ultra' subscription tier makes comics available after 1 month
https://www.polygon.com/23394145/dc-comics-subscription-infinite-ultra-price
Show Facts
Released: October 7, 2022 
Runtime: 52 minutes 
Rating TV-14 
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 
Stars: Gael Garcia Bernal, Laura Donnelly, Harriet Sansom Harris 
Directed: Michael Giacchino 
Writers: Heather Quinn, Peter Cameron (from a story by Heather Quinn)
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Michael Giacchino - An unlikely director?
Character Introductions
The Look and Feel was Amazing
New level of violence for Disney+ original content in the MCU
Is this a Marvel story?  Did it need to be? 
What to read after watching Werewolf By Night
https://www.slashfilm.com/1046035/the-marvel-comics-you-should-read-after-werewolf-by-night/
What's Next
She Hulk Attorney At Law TV Series on Disney+ 
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: The Ultimates Vol 1 - Persons of Mass Destruction

Episode 14 - Persons of Mass Destruction
We are back in the stacks this week, opening up a Marvel “Maxi-Series” from the turn of the century.  Published less than a year after the World Trade Center bombings, Marvel’s Ultimates is a series that combines raw political commentary with photorealistic and cinematic visuals.  If you were a fan back in 2002 this was a completely new look for the Avengers, but fans of the MCU might feel right at home. 
This Week In Comics
New Black Panther trailers
https://youtu.be/_Z3QKkl1WyM 
Blade is being turned into a series, and Armor Wars is becoming a movie
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/marvel-armor-wars-movie-disney-1235388788/
Blade loses director article: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/marvel-blade-director-exits-bassam-tariq-1235386317/ 
Marvel celebrates 60 years of The Avengers with limited series "War Across Time"
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-comics-the-avengers-war-across-time-kang-the-conqueror-60th-anniversary-levitz-davis/
The Story So Far - Avengers
Creator Focus: Mark Millar
This Week's Stack
Ultimates #1-13 (2001-2002)
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
It's Really a Captain America's Story
What's With Thor?
Not Kids Stuff
Mutants
Chitauri, Hydra and Shield
Is this a Comic or a Movie?
Artwork
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Werewolf by Night (Disney+ TV Special)
Signoff
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MCU REVIEW: Captain America: The First Avenger

Episode 13 - Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Review
This week we get one last solo adventure from Marvel Studios, after which the Avengers will pull the MCU together in ways that no previous movie universe had even dreamed.  This one, though, is just Captain America and his friends facing off against Red Skull and his armies.  Simple and classic. 
This Week In Comics
She-Hulk rolls along.  I have waited 4 years for Daredevil.  I suppose I can make it another week. 
LEGO continues to be the fatal flaw in Kevin Feige’s security plans.  This time it’s plot points from Black Panther spoiled on a LEGO box. 
Doom Patrol Season 4 promos are out.  Yes, DC is a mess right now.  But Doom Patrol has been amazing.   
Film Facts
Released: July 22, 2011 
Runtime: 124 minutes 
Box Office: worldwide: $370,569,774 / domestic: $176,654,505 
Budget: $140,000,000 
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 
Stars: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones and Staley Tucci 
Directed: Joe Johnston (previous work on the period films The Rocketeer (1991) and October Sky (1999) and special effects work in the original Star Wars trilogy). 
Screenplay: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
The Transformation of Steve Rogers
VFX
Cap's Shield
Hugo Weaving plays a great villain
Like Jane Foster in Thor, Peggy Carter is an excellent female character
Introducing H.Y.D.R.A.
Cap getting found
No post credit scene?? Or did I miss something??
References to the comics 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
The Ultimates #1-13 (2002 – 2003) 
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Captain America - Politics and Punching!

Episode 12 - Politics and Punching!
This week we look at the subject of the last solo movie that Marvel put out as they built toward the Avengers and the end of “Phase 1” of the MCU.  Captain America debuted in Timely comics way back in 1940, and has had a long and twisting history in the Marvel Universe.  We prep for the movie by taking a look at that classic debut issue and a number of other classic Cap stories, as well as the books that introduced Nick Fury and his Howlin’ Commandos. 
This Week In Comics
Someone made a crazy big comic book that includes all 50 volumes of One Piece
https://hypebeast.com/2022/9/one-piece-50-volume-comic-book-release-info
Marvel previews upcoming Crypt of Shadows releasing in October 
https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/crypt-of-shadows-preview-released/ 
Marvel celebrates 60 years of The Avengers with limited series "War Across Time"
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-comics-the-avengers-war-across-time-kang-the-conqueror-60th-anniversary-levitz-davis/
The Story So Far - Captain America
Creator Focus: Jack Kirby
This Week's Stack
Captain America Comics #1 
Avengers #4-6 
Sgt. Fury and the Howlin' Commandos #1-3 
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #1-4 
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Origin Recap
Politics in Comics
Kids Stuff
War Comics and Other Non-Super Stuff
Retellings and Retcons
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Signoff
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MCU REVIEW: Thor

Episode 11 - Thor Movie Review
This week’s topic is Thor, from 2011.  We saw Thor’s hammer at the end of Iron Man 2, and now the man himself appears to and we get to see his fall from grace and his efforts to reclaim his power and regain his father’s respect.
This Week In Comics
Werewolf by Night Special comes to Disney+ October 7th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLEFqhS5WmI
Secret Invasion Trailer.  On D+ next year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVTkn2NjS0
Marvel Snap Digital CCG launches October 18th
https://www.marvelsnap.com/
Dan's Recommendation: Animal Castle
https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Castle-Vol/dp/1684970032
Film Facts
Tagline: Courage is Immortal
Released: May 6, 2011
Box Office - worldwide: $449,326,618 / domestic: $181,030,624 
Budget: $150,000,000 
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and Anthony Hopkins
Directed: Kenneth Branagh
Screenplay: Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Hemsworth and Hiddleston really make this movie
Jane Foster is a great character 
A who's who of actors playing secondary characters
Idris Elba as Heimdall
Mjolnir contains the power of Thor - just like the comics
Less CGI and more practical effects
Humor – more than I remembered
Introduction of the Tesseract/The Space Stone
More improvisation leads to memorable scene
More references to the comics 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
Captain America
Captain America Comics #1 
Avengers #6-8,  
Sgt. Fury #1-3,  
Adventures of Captain America: The Sentinel of Liberty #1-4 
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