This week on the Amazing Nerdcast you learn about Grant Morrison’s run on New X-Men. This includes his epic first story arc: E is for Extinction. We also over the fallout of Magneto as well as the Secret Wars variation on E is for Extinction. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/318141591″ params=”color=00cc11&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]
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The Amazing Nerdcast #50: Damian Wayne
Damian Wayne is the son of Bruce Wayne, the current Robin, and the subsequent heir to the Cowl of Batman. He was trained by the League of Assassins and has little to no consideration for the lives of criminals. In this episode we overview Damian inside Super Sons (Rebirth) #1, Robin Rises Omega, and Robin… Continue reading The Amazing Nerdcast #50: Damian Wayne
The Amazing Nercast #49: Jason Todd
In this episode we discuss Jason Todd and his role as Robin and also as the Red Hood. We review the infamous “A Death in the Family” story arc and “The Red Hood and the Outlaws” series from both the New 52 and Rebirth. While going down several philosophical rabbit holes involving the symbolism of… Continue reading The Amazing Nercast #49: Jason Todd
The Amazing Nerdcast #48: Dick Grayson
Dick Grayson has been apart of the Bat-Family since the beginning. He was the first Robin. Later he ascended to Nightwing and even took over as Batman for a time. Since then he’s been a secret agent before reacquiring the mantel of Nightwing. The nerds discuss his past and dive into his adventures as Agent… Continue reading The Amazing Nerdcast #48: Dick Grayson
The Amazing Nerdcast #47.2: Nightwing and Spider-Man
One of the greatest sidekicks in the world has a secret: he’s better than Batman. Dick Grayson lives to protect, but can even Nightwing, the former Robin, live up to the legacy of the Bat? Also why doesn’t Spider-Man have organic webbing? [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/306405323″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]
The Amazing Nerdcast #42: To Quote the Poets… We’re #@(%ed
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/298488233″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Two of the greatest fantasy stories have taken the comic world by storm: Autumnlands (a.k.a. Tooth & Claw) by Kurt Busiek and Monstress by Marjorie. Both comics have magic and amorphized characters “animal people,” ancient gods, and unbelievable power. However, they are set in completely different worlds.
The Amazing Nerdcast #41: Star Wars
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/297550285″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Marvel has recently reacquired the publication of Star Wars comics. Since then they have done a phenomenal job creating and enriching the official cannon of the Star Wars Universe. In this episode we review Chewbacca by Gerry Duggan, Darth Vader by Kieron Gillen, Princess Leia by Mark Waid, Lando… Continue reading The Amazing Nerdcast #41: Star Wars