During the recap and review portion of the show we talk about whether HBO's Watchmen is the pinnacle of the superhero/comic adaptation era, and what the criteria for such a thing would be. We also go long on Derek's deep dislike of Adrian Veidt, and whether it's entirely fair. What are the grey moral areas of the story, and is it so easy to just make a declaration about who is good and who is bad? Plus: does the Peteypedia critique Alan Moore? Before that: further adventures in unemployment. ...
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During the recap and review portion of the show we talk about whether HBO's Watchmen is the pinnacle of the superhero/comic adaptation era, and what the criteria for such a thing would be. We also go long on Derek's deep dislike of Adrian Veidt, and whether it's entirely fair. What are the grey moral areas of the story, and is it so easy to just make a declaration about who is good and who is bad? Plus: does the Peteypedia critique Alan Moore? Before that: further adventures in unemployment. ...
The First Appearances of Galactus And The Silver Surfer!
Across the Omniverse
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4 months ago
The First Appearances of Galactus And The Silver Surfer!
With Fantastic Four: First Steps opening tomorrow we decided to go back and look at the stories that inspired the latest MCU film - Fantastic Four #48, 49 and 50. These stories see the debuts of the Silver Surfer and Galactus, as well as... Johnny Storm going to college? Let me tell you, the structure of these comics is pretty odd. But they're one of the pinnacles of the legendary Jack Kirby/Stan Lee run. Before that we have a ton of news, and as of this recording there isn't even anyth...
Across the Omniverse
During the recap and review portion of the show we talk about whether HBO's Watchmen is the pinnacle of the superhero/comic adaptation era, and what the criteria for such a thing would be. We also go long on Derek's deep dislike of Adrian Veidt, and whether it's entirely fair. What are the grey moral areas of the story, and is it so easy to just make a declaration about who is good and who is bad? Plus: does the Peteypedia critique Alan Moore? Before that: further adventures in unemployment. ...
