“…FASTER…”In Part One of our 300th episode, host Aeric Azana kicks off his coverage of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN with returning guest Troy (troyoboyo17), as they discuss the first issue of the greatest comic of all time!Subscribe to Troy’s YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwEPWGDy7UDpU07jHFYZDAALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits:Writer: Grant Morris…

SO LONG 2024!In our penultimate episode of the flagship show, Aeric says goodbye to 2024 and counts down his Top 5 comics, films, TV shows, and video games! Plus, stick around to the end for an announcement on Episode 300!Time Stamps:00:00:54 Intro00:04:41 2024 in Review00:53:50 Wrap-Up and AnnouncementFollow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod…

MERRY CHRISTMAS!In our first ever BOOK CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, the Book Club Bois are joined by DM extraordinaire AJ Kincaid to tell a tale of young heroes searching for the meaning of Christmas!The Young Avengers assemble on Christmas Eve! Join Patriot, Asgardian and Iron Lad as they venture into the heart of New York to stop an arms deal… and cro…

HAPPY SPIDEY-CEMBER!In our final Book Club of 2024, the Bois dig into the twelfth issue of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! It’s Christmastime in the Parker household, and not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit. But when MJ is faced with her past in the form of uninvited family, her holiday cheer may turn into holiday FEAR!Covers Ultimat…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In our 2024 Book Club Annual, we close out the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA with… BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS?!?!Join the Book Club Bois as they sit down with Bendis to discuss his time writing the Avengers, his pathos while writing Marvel’s premiere team, and answering the MOST IMPORTANT questions we’ve had …

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!In our INDIECEMBER Spotlight, Aeric is joined by Dallas (The Comics Collective) for their annual tradition of discussing Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s KLAUS! In Part 3 of the adventures of Santa Claus, Klaus faces a threat from the stars in KLAUS AND THE CRYING SNOWMAN!Subscribe to the The Comics Collective:…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Join the Book Club Bois for the last ride in Brian Michael Bendis’ epic NEW AVENGERS SAGA!With a new age dawning on the Marvel Universe, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones are at a crossroads. Their lives as superheroes are clashing with the lives they want to live… and it’s time to say goodbye. But before they can ste…

A CONVERSATION ELEVEN MONTHS IN THE MAKING!Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest issue of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! With the Sinister Six officially on the board and the world rapidly changing around him, Peter must face difficult discussions and looming threats as he heads into the holiday season!Covers Ultimate Spider-M…

SWEET CHRISTMAS!Aeric and Malcolm sit down with Jackson Lanzing to discuss his upcoming book POWER MAN: TIMELESS! A version of Luke Cage from the far-flung future has arrived in the present day, wielding the powers of Iron Fist, Hulk and the Sentry! But why is he here, and what will he do now? Find out in this latest Hivemind Chat!Follow us!Twitter…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Join the Book Club Bois for the penultimate episode of the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA!In the aftermath of AVENGERS VS X-MEN, the Avengers are taking a much needed break. However, they won’t be able to rest for long… a distress beacon originating from the Microverse brings our heroes back together to …

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week… the war ends. Join the Book Club Bois as they dive into the conclusion of AVENGERS VS X-MEN!Three have fallen… and two remain. Scott Summers and Emma Frost each hold half of the Phoenix Force, and they are beginning to lose control. The Avengers gather every remaining hero they can for a final push ag…

THE ORIGIN STORY OF THE WORST CITY IN THE DC UNIVERSE!In this special NOIRVEMBER episode, Aeric and Malcolm sit down to discuss GOTHAM CITY: YEAR ONE by Tom King and Phil Hester! This criminally underrated story dives into how the city transformed from the shining castle on the hill into the dangerous den of thieves we know it to be today – and it’…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In Round 4 of AVENGERS VS X-MEN MONTH, the Book Club Bois dive back into some tie-ins on their way to the conclusion of this monumental event!Luke Cage is at a crossroads. With the world getting more dangerous by the minute, he must decide which is more important: being an Avenger or being a father? Then, driven…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Round Three of AVENGERS VS X-MEN MONTH features a return to the main event book, as the Book Club Bois discuss the reign of the PHOENIX FIVE!The Phoenix Force has been split into five hosts: Scott Summers, Emma Frost, Namor, Piotr and Illyana Rasputin – now known as the Phoenix Five. With this newfound power, th…

IT’S THE BEN AND JONAH SHOWWWWW!The SINISTER SIX SAGA takes a backseat this month, as the Book Club Bois discuss the adventures of Ben Parker and J. Jonah Jameson in the latest issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN!Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #10 by Jonathan Hickman and David MessinaSend us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag!Email: geeksplained@…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Amidst a week of turmoil, the Book Club Bois come together to laugh, to commiserate, and to seek solace in each other as they discuss the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The Phoenix Force is on its way to Earth. A strike force has been assembled by Captain America to head into space and…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!WE’RE GOING TO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR… AGAIN! Join the Book Club Bois as they enter the final round of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The Phoenix Force. A destructive and godlike entity that hails death and rebirth. One of the most powerful forces in the Marvel Universe… is back. And with the Avengers and th…

FOR THE FUTURE!We’re back! In our final Pitch It, join Aeric as he closes out his Batman Beyond trilogy! With the shocking events that closed out the last installment, how will Team Beyond recover? And will they be able to save Neo-Gotham from a returning Paxton Powers? Or will BLIGHT claim the city for his own? Find out here!Time Stamps:00:00:49 I…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In our last stop before the next big event, the Book Club Bois discuss X-MEN: SCHISM!With the world’s remaining Mutant population slowly getting back on their feet, a new threat emerges that could finish the job that the Decimation started. Sentinels around the world are awoken to challenge the X-Men all over th…

SPIDER-MAN CROSSES THE BLACK CAT’S PATH!The Book Club Bois discuss the first chapter of the SINISTER SIX SAGA! Walter Hardy aka The Black Cat strikes against Spider-Man and Green Goblin, and the outcome of the attack may drive a wedge between the heroes!Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #9 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco ChecchettoSend us your questi…

Aeric and Malcolm sit down with longtime listener and certified Good Brother "The Reheil Deal" Bryan Reheil to discuss his new comic MILK RUN!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enSend us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!Email: Geeksplained@gmail.comMusic Sampled:"Sayonar…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the first MCU Synergy tie-in and the reunion of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley in the 2012 miniseries AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!The Avengers follow the trail of The Zodiac, a shadowy group hellbent on seizing the most powerful items in the Marvel Universe! But when their pur…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, the Book Club Bois conclude the Revenge of Norman Osborn in the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!In the aftermath of FEAR ITSELF, Steve Rogers and Tony Stark must set out to reassemble the Avengers. But before they can publicly unveil this new team, they must face the return o…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Join the Book Club Bois as they begin the final lap of the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA!He’s baaaaaaaaaaaaack! Norman Osborn has broken out of prison and assembled a NEW Dark Avengers. He is hellbent on retaking the power he once held, and will stop at nothing to seize the power he seeks. And that’s no…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!After last week’s intermission, the Book Club Bois dive back into FEAR ITSELF in the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!We all know the story of the day the hammers fell. How the heroes of the world rallied to challenge the God of Fear. But not every hero made it to the final battle. Not e…

SOMETHING SINISTER THIS WAY COMES!The Book Club Bois discuss the confrontation between Spidey, Green Goblin and Iron Lad in the latest issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! Plus a birthday bash to remember, some Venom-y vibes, and the formation of the new Ultimate Sinister Six!Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #8 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco ChecchettoSen…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Book Club Bois FINALLY cover the next (and darkest) chapter in the Young Avengers saga, as they search for the SCARLET WITCH!Billy Kaplan. Tommy Shepherd. Two young boys who may be connected to the most powerful mutant on the planet… who has been gone since the events of House of M. But when Billy’s powers b…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!It’s time for the first event of the HEROIC AGE! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest chapter in the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The world is in chaos. Heroes are overwhelmed. All seems lost. And just when you think it can’t get worse… The Serpent returns from his eons of exile to raze t…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Book Club Bois are back together again, just in time for the sins of the past to haunt the present in the latest chapter of the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA!1959. A team is assembled by Nick Fury to pull off a black ops mission that will put them in the crosshairs of the RED SKULL. What happens in …

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, join Aeric and Malcolm as they discuss the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The Infinity Gems. Six stones of unimaginable power – each one giving the user control over life and death. For years they have been hidden, kept safe by the Illuminati… until now. Parker Robbins, desp…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, the Book Club Bois discuss the reformation of the New Avengers, just in time for the end of the world!The Eye of Agamotto. A relic from the world’s FIRST Sorcerer Supreme, handed down to every subsequent holder of the title throughout the centuries. Today, it rests in the hands of Jericho Drumm aka Do…

DADDY ISSUES!Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest chapter of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! Peter and Harry are still reeling from their confrontation with the Kingpin – but they’ll need to recover quickly, as a new player arrives to throw a wrench in their plans!Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #7 by Jonathan Hickman and Ma…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Join the Book Club Bois as they usher in a new age! The final act of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA begins here!In the aftermath of SIEGE, new TOP COP Steve Rogers sets forth to assemble a new Avengers team for a new HEROIC AGE! But before the team can even officially debut, they are attacked by a retur…

THE END OF THE ROAD!In our GRAND FINALE, our intrepid heroes take a look back on the entire FoX-Men Saga and rank EVERY film from worst to best! Join Aeric, AJ and Chris as they discuss the past 24 years of Mutant Movies and put the final stamp on their time with the X-Men!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagr…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!As one era ends… a new age begins! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the reformation of the Big Three and officially end the Dark Reign in the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!While the SIEGE rages among the ruins of Asgard, Parker Robbins makes one last grasp at power. Then, when …

LET’S FUCKING GOOOOOOOO!It’s all led to this. In a SPOILER-FILLED discussion, our intrepid heroes break down the reason this whole series was put together. Join Aeric, AJ, and Chris as they dive into the swan song of the FoX-Men Saga: DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplai…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, the Book Club Bois are going to WAAAAAR! Join Aeric, Jacob and Malcolm as they discuss this climactic chapter in the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS Saga!With his grip on the world slipping, Norman Osborn has one last ace up his sleeve: Asgard, now hovering above Broxton, Oklahoma. In a bid to take …

I SURVIVED SDCC!This week, Aeric is joined by Troy (troyoboyo17) as they discuss their experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2024! It was Aeric’s first SDCC and it was definitely a trip to remember! Plus a discussion on all the news coming out of the event, including THAT reveal in Hall H!Time Stamps:00:00:37 Intro00:02:03 SDCC Wrap-Up w/ Troy01:59:25 …

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Dark Reign era hits a fever pitch as the Book Club Bois discuss the latest chapter of the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA!After the events of UTOPIA, Norman Osborn is looking for a win. Whether it be against an unknown threat in the small town of Dinosaur, Colorado or against the renegade Avengers in …

THE LAST STOP!This is the final episode before the release of WOLVERINE AND DEADPOOL! Every film in the franchise has led to this… but where has Wade been since he rescued Vanessa in his first theatrical outing? Find out here as we set the stage for the end of this X-cellent series!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: ww…

#ONELASTTIME… NOT!In our longest session of the Film Club yet, our heroes have an emotionally charged and honest conversation about the “final” Hugh Jackman Wolverine film: 2017’s LOGAN. See why this film means so much to Aeric, Chris, and especially AJ – and why it is STILL one of the best comic book films ever made.Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Book Club Bois discuss the first Dark Avengers crossover in the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!Norman Osborn assembles his Dark Avengers and travels to the west coast to deal with the “Mutant Problem” in San Francisco. But what he finds there may be too much for one team to handle……

WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS MOVIE?!?!This week sees not just a retrospective on an underrated film, but also a look back on the events surrounding the release of that film. With the LONGEST production history in the franchise, let’s dive into the complicated story of THE NEW MUTANTS!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagra…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Join the Book Club Bois for the debut of Earth’s NEW Mightiest Heroes, as they discuss the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The Dark Reign has begun. But WHO will enforce it? Enter: THE DARK AVENGERS! Assembled by Norman Osborn to defend the world from itself, this new super team will ne…

FROM THE ASHES!As we enter the home stretch, our intrepid heroes discuss the final film of the reboot era: DARK PHOENIX! Will a second crack at the X-Men’s most iconic story be an improvement on its predecessor, or will a certain shift in creative prove to be the downfall of this franchise? And how is everyone so old, and yet SO young??Follow us!Tw…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week… the Dark Reign begins!! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the opening chapter of the darkest era in Avengers history!The SECRET INVASION is over. SHIELD is gone. The Avengers are scattered. And a new world order has been established. Norman Osborn has taken control of Avengers Tower and has his …

THE FIRST ARC ENDS!This month, the Book Club Bois review the sixth issue of Hickman and Checchetto’s Spidey epic! But does the climactic confrontation with Wilson Fisk stick the landing? And how will the Parker family react to the reveal of what Pete’s been up to for the past six months?Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #6 by Jonathan Hickman and M…

THE BEGINNING OF THE END!Join Aeric, AJ and Chris as they review the film that put into motion the downfall of the FoX-Men! Following after DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is no easy feat, but 2016’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE aims to do just that. Will it succeed? Find out here!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geekspla…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The End is Nigh. But what is an ending… but an opportunity for a new beginning? Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the ending to SECRET INVASION!ALL. OUT. WAR. The Invasion was successful, and the Skrulls took over. But the rebellion of Earth’s superheroes has culminated in a final battle to decide the fate…