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Spotlight: Darwyn Cooke

Darwyn Cooke is an Eisner and Harvey award winning comic creator. Probably best known for his seminal 2006 love letter to the DC silver age The New Frontier, his resume as both a writer and an artist consists also of memorable tales on a who’s who of classic characters in the industry such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Jonah Hex, The Spirit, and an enduring stint on Catwoman where he introduced a brand new look for the infamous cat-burglar that has now become an enduring classic look for the character. His graphic novel adaptations of novelist Richard Stark’s illustrious Parker series easily stand out as a shining example of the evolution of storytelling within the medium of comics. It is with great joy that the panel takes a look back at the illustrious career of Darwyn Cooke.

Insert Coin: Select Your Super Hero

Superheroes are not just found in comics, they're in all of our media these days. They are in the movies, on tv, and in animation. But, sometimes we forget that before they came to be done so superbly well there, they could be found in the video game arcades and home consoles of yore. The panel takes a stroll down memory lane as they look back at their favorite superhero video games.

Sequels: What Happens Next

All good stories have a beginning, middle, and an end, but sometimes there's more after the screen turns black and the lights come up. What happens after the good guy rides off into the sunset? What happens after the couple says I do? Hence Movie Sequels. A chance for the audience to get to see our favorite characters again and watch them develop and grow while having new adventures. For this episode, the panel examines the different forms a movie sequel can take.

Spoiler Alert-iquette

Darth Vader is [CLASSIFIED]! Rosebud is [REDACTED]? Spoilers are all over the place and you can accidentally stumble upon one anywhere. For this episode, the panel discusses Spoiler Etiquette, and how we can make endings safe for everyone who still likes to be surprised.

Watch Challenge: DuckTales/Justice League Action

Tommy issued the challenge. He would choose five episodes of Justice League Action for Zack to watch and in return he would watch five episodes of Ducktales from Zack's choosing.  The episodes were selected, the entire panel has viewed them, and now it's time to see who has come around to becoming a fan of the other show.

Spotlight: Saved By The Bell

Saved by the Bell was a mega popular teen comedy show that ran for four seasons on NBC in the 90s. The show followed Zack, Kelly, Jessie, Slater, Lisa and of course Screech as they navigated love, relationships, teachers, parents, and homework. The characters were all modeled off of teen archetypes and were brought to life by incredibly charismatic performers. A fun, wholesome show that undeniably became part of the zeitgeist of the time. We’re so excited!  We’re so excited to take a look back at Saved by the Bell! Don't be scared.

Smells Like Teen Heroes

Very few concepts in comics have been as revolutionary as the introduction of the teenage superhero. Their introduction has opened the door to many new creative opportunities for tension and drama. On the cusp of a marvel event focusing on their stable of young heroes, the panel unpacks the idea of the teenage hero to try and understand just what makes it so darn successful.

Batman 1940: And 80 years of Cats, Birds, and Jokes

Creating something that maintains its relevance for 80 years is a remarkable achievement, and this year three enduring characters will reach that milestone. The Joker, Catwoman, and Robin: three characters that have pierced the zeitgeist of the pop culture outside of comics and three characters deeply important to the world of Batman -- but which of these three is the most important? The panel tries to parse through almost 100 years of story to find the answer.

March Animation Madness! - Part Three

The exciting conclusion of Animation Madness is here! The panel thought it would be fun to introduce their own style of March Madness with a tournament to crown their favorite cartoon series of all time. We started with 64 and now we've made it down to the Elite 8! Tune in to part three to find out which show gets crowned the winner! Be sure to listen to Part One and Part Two first, if you haven't already.

March Animation Madness! - Part Two

Animation Madness Continues! The panel thought it would be fun to introduce their own style of March Madness this year with a tournament to crown their favorite animated show of all time. What started as 64 great cartoons has now been painfully whittled down to 32. This is Part Two (of three) and showcases The Round of 32 followed by the Sweet 16!  Listen and find out which of your favorites survives to move on! Be sure to listen to Part One first, if you haven't already.