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MCU REVIEW: Iron Man 2

Episode 9 - Iron Man 2 Movie Review
This week’s topic is Iron Man 2, from 2010.  The unexpected box office triumph of 2008’s Iron Man prompted Marvel Studios to immediately green-light a sequel, which featured the return of Tony Stark, the recasting of James Rhodes and the introduction of Black Widow.  There was a lot of action, some questionable science, and many, many explosions.
This Week In Comics
Marvel NFTs 
https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-veve-artworks-nft-variant-covers/
The Line Goes Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_xWvX1n9g
D23 Expo starts soon
Dan’s review: Netflix's The Sandman
Film Facts
Tagline: It's not the armor that makes the hero, but the man inside. 
Released May 7, 2010
Box Office - worldwide: $623,933,331 / domestic: $312,433,331 (toping Iron Man in both) 
Budget: $200,000,000 
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson 
Directed: Jon Favreau 
Screenplay: Justin Theroux (with rewrites by Jon Favreau) 
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
A new James Rhodes
Tony Stark is a dick in this movie
Stark family history questioned
Dual villains: Justin Hammer and Ivan Vanko/Whiplash
Black Widow deserved better
Set the stage for effects and overwork
More really well-done world building
Post credit scene - "We found it"
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
What's Next
We move on to the third of the Avengers to get their own movie and look at Thor’s 1st appearance as well as one of the most celebrated Marvel comic runs of the 1980s.
Journey Into Mystery #83 (1962) 
Thor #337 – 353 (1983-1985) 
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Iron Man 2 - Heirs and Pretenders

Episode 8 - Heirs and Pretenders
In 2010 the Marvel Cinematic universe returned to Tony Stark and Iron Man, this time with a focus on Tony’s quest to retain control of his Iron Man armor.  In the comics Stark also has had issues with others stealing or misusing his technology, as we are going to see in this week’s “Armor Wars” storyline from 1988. 
This Week In Comics
She-Hulk episode 1 reactions 
Tom Palmer, Celebrated Marvel Comics Inker, Dies at 81 
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/tom-palmer-celebrated-marvel-comics-inker-dead-at-81/
New Iron Man comic "Invincible Iron Man" to debut in December 2022
https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/invincible-iron-man-return-marvel-2022/
Thor: Love and Thunder set to debut on Disney+ September 8th 
The Story So Far 
Iron Man in the 1970s and 1980s 
Creator Focus: David Micheline
This Week's Stack
Iron Man #118 
Iron Man #150  
Iron Man #225-232 
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Rhodey’s Big Break!
Gotta Get Back in Time!
Armor Wars - Issue by Issue
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Iron Man 2 (2010) Movie Review 
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: She-Hulk - The Zealous Advocate in Green

Episode 7 - The Zealous Advocate in Green
We are jumping from 2008 to 2022 this week, just in time to take a look at the comic book history of Marvel’s other big green hero – She-Hulk – just before she makes her MCU debut this Thursday. 
This Week In Comics
The Avengers: 1,000,000 B.C. Reveals Phoenix's connection to the Birth of Thor (and Original Black Panther's Death)
https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-reveals-black-pantner-death-first-original-explained-avengers-bc/
The Avengers: 1,000,000 B.C. #1 goes on sale August 17th. 
DC's Poison Ivy Solo Series Gets Second Arc Due to Fan Demand
https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-poison-ivy-solo-series-second-arc-fan-demand/
Poison Ivy #7 kicks off the new six-issue story arc in December. 
The Story So Far 
Creator Focus: Stan Lee
This Week's Stack
Savage She-Hulk #1 (1980)  
Sensational She-Hulk (1989) #1-3
She-Hulk (2004) #1-4    
She-Hulk (2014) #1-4   
She-Hulk (2022) #1-3 
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
She-Hulk Origin Story 
Breaking the fourth wall and self-aware she’s in a comic book
Why does Jennifer Walters hate herself so much?
Zealously Advocating
She-Hulk in the City
Final Thoughts
Correspondence
We saw a big spike in downloads this week. We appreciate all the new listeners and hope you’ll stick around and we continue the journey through the MCU. 
What's Next
Iron Man #118 (Rhodey) 
Iron Man #150 
Iron Man #225-232 
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MCU REVIEW: The Incredible HulK

Episode 6 - The Incredible Hulk Movie Review
This week’s topic is The Incredible Hulk, a 2008 movie that was just the 2nd film in the MCU.  Starring Edward Norton and directed by Louis Leterrier, this movie is the only major MCU film to not be on Disney+, and it occupies an odd place both in terms of its star (since replaced by Mark Ruffalo) and its studio (Marvel produced the film, with distribution by Universal).   
This Week In Comics
Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker announced
https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-announces-planet-hulk-sequel-worldbreaker/ 
New She-Hulk trailer
https://thedirect.com/article/daredevil-mcu-she-hulk-yellow-helmet
Completed Batgirl Movie Shelved by Warner Brothers 
https://www.thewrap.com/batgirl-movie-dead-warner-bros-discovery-has-no-plans-to-release-nearly-finished-90-million-film/ 
Netflix's The Sandman adaptation released 
https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23292287/the-sandman-season-1-2022-netflix-review 
Film Facts
Released June 13, 2008 
Box Office - worldwide: $264,770,996 / domestic: $134,806,913 (lowest-grossing film of the MCU) 
Budget: $150,000,000 
Stars: Edward Norton, William Hurt, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth 
Directed: Louis Leterrier 
Screenplay: Zak Penn
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Our Initial Reactions 
Who is Louis Leterrier?
The Hulk’s checkered past 
Not an origin story; It's Banner on the run
Tease, tease, tease... Reveal 
Edward Norton as Banner/Hulk 
General Ross and the Abomination 
Does this feel like a Marvel movie?
References to the comics
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
Listener Correspondence
Comic Book Store Q&A from Mo
https://www.thepopverse.com/how-to-buy-comics-comic-books-graphic-novel-store-shop-guide-lcs
What's Next
With the She-Hulk Disney+ series releasing next Wednesday, it is time to get all of you, and Duane, caught up on the history of the MCU’s next big, green superstar! 
Savage She-Hulk #1 (1980) 
Sensational She-Hulk (1989) #1-3  
She-Hulk (2004) #1-4   
She-Hulk (2014) #1-4  
She-Hulk (2022) #1-3 
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Incredible Hulk - The Devil Himself!

Episode 5 - The Devil Himself
This week Dan is trying something new, by giving us a selection of smaller comic runs from across the history of this week’s character, The Incredible Hulk!  We are going to talk a bit about Marvel history, look at some of the major characters in the Hulk universe, and try to get me ready for the 2008 Hulk movie. 
This Week In Comics
The Story So Far 
Creator Focus: Todd McFarlane
This Week's Stack
Hulk #1
Fantastic Four #25 and 26
Hulk #340
Hulk Grand Design: Monster
Future Imperfect #1 and 2
Incredible Hulk #34–39
Immortal Hulk #1-5 
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Hulk Origin Story 
Who's who? In the Hulk Universe
When does Banner "Hulk"? 
Banner/Hulk on the Run 
Is Hulk a hero? Villain? Both? Neither?
Final Thoughts
What's Next
Incredible Hulk (2008) Movie Review
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MCU REVIEW: Iron Man

Episode 4 - Iron Man Movie Review
This week’s topic is the Iron Man movie, which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008.  This movie returned Robert Downey Jr to star status, and started Marvel Studios on their way to multiplex domination. 
This Week In Comics
San Diego Comic Con 
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlOB3UALvrQ
Duane Recommendation! – Undiscovered Country, Vol 1. 
https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/undiscovered-country 
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Our Initial Reactions 
It all comes down to Robert Downey Jr. 
And the Suit.
I miss classic villains. 
10 rings = Mandarin
Would this movie be the same if made today?
Finding the MCU secret sauce 
Worldbuilding is tucked in
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
Listener Correspondence
Messages from Forest and William
What's Next
Hulk #1 (1962)
Fantastic Four #25 and 26
Hulk #340
Future Imperfect (1992)
Incredible Hulk #34-39
Planet Hulk (2006)
Immortal Hulk
Forrest’s recommendation: Hulk Grand Design – Monster
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Iron Man - Demon in a Bottle

Episode 3 - Demon in a Bottle
This week we head back to the very beginning of the MCU, and take a look at the comics that inspired the 2008 Iron Man movie.  The comics we are looking at today are beloved by generations of Iron Man fans, and were key sources for Robert Downey Jr. when he was trying to understand Tony Stark. 
This Week In Comics
The Story So Far 
Creator Focus: Bob Layton
This Week's Stack and 2 Minute Recap
Iron Man #120 - 128
Discussion Topics
The story leading up to #120 
Namor is someone to know
Tony and the Ladies
The Bottle
The Artwork
Secret Identity
Notable Changes from the Movie
Final Thoughts
Correspondence
What's Next
Iron Man (2008) Movie Review
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MCU REVIEW: Thor: Love and Thunder

Episode 2 - Thor: Love and Thunder Movie Review
This week’s topic is Thor: Love & Thunder, and the Thor and Mighty Thor comics that paved the way for Natalie Portman’s character.  What was the same, what did they do different and did we, ultimately, like what we saw?
This Week In Comics
Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) join Disney+ Echo series. 
Ms. Marvel finale episode this week!
Book Recommendation: Not All Supermen by Tim Hanley
2 Minute Recap
Discussion Topics
Our Initial Reactions 
Gorr’s Story 
Jane’s Story 
Is Thor Supposed To Be Funny? 
Special Effects Kerfuffle 
On Wildly Diverging Opinions and Expectations 
Hercules 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
Listener Correspondence
Message from Mike
What's Next
Iron Man #120-128 "The Demon in a Bottle" 
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