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Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 29 - The Current State of the MCUThis week, we discuss the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How do we think Phases 4 and 5 have held up? What has the critical response to everything been? What should Marvel change or keep doing in the future? All of this and more on this episode of the Cinematic Comicverse!
Email us at cinematic.comicverse@gmail.com!2023-07-211h 44Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 28 - Into the Spider-Verse (Featuring Curtis Lowe)We have a Curtis Lowe (host of the podcast Chance Time!) join us to talk about the Spider-Verse! We start with the comic event, and then delve into the movie, Into the Spider-Verse! The comic storyline is very different than the movie, but it's interesting to see what elements they did end up using. We also have a special segment where we review the Spider-Verse Whopper from Burger King.
Email us at cinematic.comicverse@gmail.com!
Comics We Read:
Edge of the Spider-Verse Begins
The A...2023-06-022h 05Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 27 - We Rank the First 23 Movies in the MCU! (Phases 1-3)After recently re-watching all of first three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we decided to give our individual lists of how each of them rank!2023-05-121h 28Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 26 - Spider-Man: Far From HomeWe finish off the MCU's phase 3 with Spider-Man: Far From Home! We look at Mysterio's beginnings in the Amazing Spider-Man, and how he differs from his cinematic debut!
Comics We Read:
The Amazing Spider-Man #13 - First Appearance of Mysterio
The Amazing Spider-Man #66-67 - The Madness of Mysterio2023-04-211h 42Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 25 - Avengers: EndgameWe finally made it to Avengers: Endgame! The culmination of the entire MCU (up to this point) is a celebration of all the movies that came before it, but quite different from Thanos' original Infinity Gauntlet story. Is it for the better? We delve into it on this week's episode!
Comics we read:
Infinity Gauntlet #2-5 - Aftermath of Thanos getting the Gauntlet2023-03-311h 49Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 24 - Captain Marvel (Featuring Paul Bills)We have special guest, Paul Bills (host of the podcast Chance Time!), to discuss Captain Marvel! We talk about Carol Danvers intro as head of Security, and then the hard pivot into writing. we see how she got her super powers and the reason she decided to take on the mantle of Captain Marvel. Then we discuss the 2019 film and how these comics play into her cinematic debut. Paul also gives us some insight into comic book collecting, and his recent history with comics.
Comics we read:
Captain Marvel (2012) #1 - Ms. Marvel...2023-02-242h 03Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 23 - Ant-Man and the WaspIt's a short episode today! We discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp! We read how the original Wasp ended up teaming up with Hank Pym and the delve into the first appearance of Ghost! Then we discuss the film, and we are somewhat divided on how we feel about it, but also, we are kind of on the same page.
Comics We Read:
Tales to Astonish #44 - First Appearance of the Wasp
Iron Man #219-221 - First Appearance of Ghost
Extra Reading:
A-Next #(7,) 10, 12 - First Appearance of...2023-02-101h 02Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 22 - Infinity WarWe discuss the Thanos' quest for the infinity gems and how it was adapted into the silver screen. We loved reading Jim Starlin's take on the cosmic universe within Marvel comics, and we delve into what inspiration Infinity War took from the comics.
Comics We Read:
Silver Surfer (1987) #34-38 - Rebirth of Thanos
Thanos Quest #1-2 - Thanos Collects the Infinity Gems
Infinity Gauntlet #1 - Thanos wipes out half of life
New Avengers vol. 3 #8-9 (and Infinity#1) - First Appearance of the Black Order2023-01-272h 08Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 21 - A Brief (and Possibly Incorrect) History of the Infinity StonesWe take a look of where the infinity gems came to be in the Marvel comics and what they have evolved into over time. We discuss who has used the infinity stones in the past, take a broad look at how they relate to the cosmic side of marvel, as well as figure out which stones we would want for ourselves!2023-01-131h 34Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 20 - Black PantherDavis hosts this week as we discuss the origins of T'Challa, and also read some of Christopher Priest's run on Black Panther to see how they influenced Ryan Coogler's Black Panther!
Comics we read:
Jungle Action #6 - First Appearance of Killmonger
Fantastic Four #52 - First Appearance of Black Panther
Fantastic Four #53 - First Appearance of Klaw/Vibranium, T'Challa's origin
Black Panther (1998) (Various Issues) - This run by Christopher Priest introduces a more political side to Black Panther
Black Panther (2005) #2 - First Appearance of Shuri2022-12-212h 07Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 19 - Thor: RagnarokCori hosts this episode and we really get into the Norse Mythology! We read Planet Hulk and the comic version of Ragnarok and see what they kept and what they changed in the movie, Thor: Ragnarok. We also go on some long tangents about Dr. Who, collecting things, and why Cori hates Reed Richards.
Comics we read:
Incredible Hulk (1999) #92-95 (96-105) - Planet Hulk
Journey Into Mystery #102 - First Appearance of Hela
Thor (vol 2) 80-85 - Ragnarok
Thor #362 - Skurge redeems himself
The Avengers #69...2022-12-092h 14Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 18 - A History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesWe stray from the typical format this week, and instead delve into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We go over their humble beginnings and try to think of every piece of media they've been in since then.2022-11-181h 36Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 17 - Spider-Man HomecomingWe discuss the origins of the Vulture, Tinkerer, the Shocker, and Peter Parker's classmates! We also touch on the Sony Deal, Spider-Men, Tom Holland's Accent, and more in this episode of the Cinematic Comicverse!
Comics we read:
The Amazing Spider-Man #2 - First Appearance of the Vulture/the Tinkerer
The Amazing Spider-Man #46 - First Appearance of the Shocker
Spidey #6 - Spider-Man and Iron Man team up to fight the Vulture2022-11-112h 03Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 16 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2We discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and the comics that inspired it! We also discuss what the funniest joke is in the MCU!
Star-Lord #1-3 - First Appearance of the modern Ravagers and Yondu meet Star-Lord*
The Mighty Thor #132-133 - First Appearance of Ego the Living Planet
Marvel Super-Heroes #18 - First Appearance of Yondu/Original Guardians of the Galaxy
The Avengers #112 - First Appearance of Mantis
Guardians of the Galaxy (2013) #0.1, 1(-15), 16 - J'Son (Star-Lord's dad in the comics) tries to get Star-Lord to join...2022-10-212h 10Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 15 - Doctor StrangeWe discuss the Master of the Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange! And the results are in, we want more Mordo!
Comics we read:
Strange Tales #110-111 - First Appearance of Dr. Strange/Wong/Ancient One/Baron Mordo
Strange Tales #115 - Dr. Strange's Origin
Strange Tales #126 - First Appearance of Dormamu
Strange Tales #130-135 - First Appearance of Kaecillius (Main Kaecillius Arc)2022-10-071h 55Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 14 - Captain America: Civil War (Featuring Sterling Mason)Sterling Mason joins us to discuss Captain America: Civil War and the comics that inspired the movie.
Comics we read for this episode:
Civil War #1-7 - Civil War arc
New Warriors (2005) #1-6 - Civil War prelude
New Avengers: Illuminati One-shot - Road to Civil War
The Amazing Spider-Man #529-531 - Road to Civil War
Fantastic Four #536-537 - Road to Civil War
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2022-09-283h 02Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 13 - WATCHMENCori and Davis embark on a special adventure into the watchmen universe. Join them as they break down the watchmen graphic novel and 2009 movie. Is the episode nearly as long as the movie? Yes. Do they spend a lot of time debating who the best and worst watchmen are? Yes. Listen to their hot takes and very important opinions!2022-09-102h 04
Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 12 - Ant-ManWe discuss the end of MCU's phase 2 with Ant-Man.
Comics we read:
Tales to Astonish #27, 35 - First Appearance of Ant-Man (Hank Pym)
The Avengers #181 - First Appearance of Scott Lang
Marvel Premiere #47-48 - First Appearance of Scott Lang as Ant-Man2022-07-292h 00Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 11 - Avengers: Age of UltronWe read about the Ultron and Vision's origins, as well as Brian Michael Bendis' Age of Ultron (and how it doesn't really relate too much to the movie).
Comics we read:
The Avengers #54-55 - First Appearance of Ultron
The Avengers #57 - First Appearance of Vision
Avengers 12.1, Age of Ultron #1-10 - Age of Ultron arc2022-07-151h 49Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 10 - Guardians of the GalaxyWe read about the origins of each member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and see how it relates to the movie.
Comics we read:
Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) #1(-25) - Movie is loosely based on this run (Further reading: Annihilation Conquest: Star-Lord)
Marvel Preview #4 - First Appearance of Star Lord
Strange Tales #180 - First Appearance of Gamora
The Invincible Iron Man #55 - First Appearance of Drax
Marvel Preview #7 - First Appearance of Rocket Raccoon
Tales to Astonish #13 - First Appearance of G...2022-07-011h 52Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode 9 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Featuring Adam Zenger)Adam Zenger joins us to delve into Ed Brubaker's Winter Soldier arc and see how it relates to the movie.
Comics We Read:
Captain America (2005) #1-9, 11-15 - The Winter Soldier Arc
Secret Warriors #1 - Nick Fury finds Hydra agents in an old S.H.I.E.L.D. base
Captain America #117 - First Appearance of the Falcon
Captain America #208 - First instance of Arnim Zola in a computer2022-06-172h 00Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode Eight - Thor: The Dark WorldWe discuss the first appearance of Malekith and how it relates to his portrayal in Thor: The Dark World.
Comics We Read:
Thor #344-349 - First Appearance of Malekith2022-06-031h 26Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode Seven - Iron Man 3We talk about the Iron Man Extremis arc and how it influenced Iron Man 3.
Comics We Read:
Iron Man Extremis #1-6 - Extremis arc
Tales of Suspense #50 - First Appearance of the Mandarin2022-05-201h 45Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode Six - Marvel's AvengersThis week we talk about Marvel's Avengers. We delve into how Marvel's team of Earth's Mightiest change from their first battle with Loki, to their first team-up on screen.
Comics We Read:
Avengers #1 - First appearance of Avengers/Avengers vs Loki
Avengers #4 - Avengers pull Captain America out of the ice
Ultimates #8 - First Appearance of the Chitauri2022-05-061h 55Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode Five - Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America (1941) #1, 7
Tales of suspense #66, 79-81
Captain America #162, 208-209
2022-04-291h 40Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode Four - ThorCori, Davis, and Ryan dive into the mighty Thor! We chart the evolution from mild-mannered Donald Blake to the hulking mustard-haired Thor of the movies. Cori advocates for the objectification of men on this pod, and Davis and Ryan happily comply
Journey Into Mystery #83-85
Thor #159
Fantastic Four #536-538
Thor Vol 3 #1
Journey Into Mystery #101-102, 112, 118, 1192022-04-151h 54Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode Three - Iron Man 2This week, hosts Cori, Davis, and Ryan discuss Tony Stark's return to the silver screen in "Iron Man 2." We break down the appearance of rival Justin Hammer, Whiplash, and just how happy Davis is to live in a world where Mickey Rourke is part of the MCU.
This week's readings come from:
Tales of suspense #97-99
Iron Man #120-128
Tales of Suspense #46
Iron Man vs Whiplash #1-4
Tales of Suspense #52
Iron Man #225-232
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Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode Two - The Incredible HulkCori, Davis, and Ryan discuss the origins of the Green Goliath himself, the Hulk. We compare the comics to the 2008 film, "The Incredible Hulk," and discuss the questionable casting of one Liv Tyler. 2022-03-181h 17
Cinematic Comicverse PodcastEpisode One - Iron ManCo-hosts Cori, Davis, and Ryan discuss the humble origins of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, and how he grew over the comic books. We review 2008's "Iron Man" and compare the first look we get on the screen of the self-proclaimed genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. Plus, trivia!
Comic books included in this discussion:
Tales of Suspense #39
Iron Man Extremis # 5
Iron Man #163, #166
Iron Man #200
Tales of Suspense #45
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