In this Geek Freaks Headlines episode, Frank breaks down the massive announcement of Marvel and DC’s first crossover in over 20 years. The spotlight is on the wild pairing of Batman and Deadpool in two upcoming one-shots from both publishers. Frank discusses the creative teams behind the projects, why these two characters were chosen, and throws in a bit of comic nostalgia with a shout-out to the Punisher and Wonder Woman's "Bullets and Bracelets." Get ready for a deep cut into comic history and the future of superhero crossovers.
Timestamps and Topics:
00:00:00 DC and Marvel's first crossover since 2003
00:00:17 Creative teams revealed: Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo, Grant Morrison, Dan Mora
00:00:34 Batman and Deadpool as a money-making duo
00:00:50 Comic throwback: Punisher and Wonder Woman’s “Bullets and Bracelets”
00:01:01 Wrap-up and tease for more updates
Key Takeaways:
Marvel and DC are publishing two crossover one-shots:
Deadpool/Batman #1 by Marvel on September 17
Batman/Deadpool #1 by DC in November
Creative team includes Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo, Grant Morrison, and Dan Mora
Dan Buckley says the characters’ clashing personalities inspired the team-up
Frank highlights past crossovers like Bullets and Bracelets featuring Punisher and Wonder Woman
Expect more updates as new crossover details drop
Memorable Quotes:
“Greg’s coming back to do some Batman, guys.”
“It’s Batman and Deadpool… let’s be honest, that’s a cash cow.”
“One of the crossovers that I actually have on my wall over here is Bullets and Bracelets.”
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Apple Podcast Tags:
Marvel, DC Comics, Batman, Deadpool, Comic Books, Crossover, Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo, Grant Morrison, Dan Mora, Geek Culture, Geek Freaks Podcast, Superhero News
