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| What If You Became the 1,000th Happy Haunt of Disney's Haunted Mansion? From Marvel's Disney Kingdom: Haunted Mansion | 31 May 2026 | 00:39:49 | |
👻 Welcome, Foolish Mortals… This week we're checking into a mansion with 999 happy haunts — and a vacancy. We ask: what happens when the omniverse's most famous haunted house needs one more ghost… and you're the candidate? Ep. 179 — What If You Became the 1,000th Happy Haunt of Disney's Haunted Mansion? from Haunted Mansion (Marvel / Disney Kingdoms, 2016) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We're swinging the creaking gates open on Marvel's Disney Kingdoms line — the Imagineer-and-Marvel collaboration that turns classic theme-park attractions into original comics — and stepping into Earth-52319, where fifteen-year-old Danny Crowe has always been curious about the dilapidated antebellum mansion near his home in New Orleans. No one agrees on its history — headless horsemen, cursed pirates, homicidal brides, psychic mediums — but everyone agrees the place is haunted. When Danny is drawn inside, he meets the residents… and learns that the 999 ghosts of the Haunted Mansion are looking for their 1,000th. Along the way we talk about how a beloved dark ride becomes a singular comic-book narrative, the all-star roll call of haunts — Madame Leota, the Hatbox Ghost, Constance the Bride, and the Hitchhiking Ghosts — and the pirate captain's curse at the story's black heart. Then we wrap by pondering the Mansion's many lives across media, from the ride itself to the screen adaptations, and what makes “there's always room for one more” such a perfect omniversal hook. Reading / Watch List: • Haunted Mansion #1–5 (Marvel / Disney Kingdoms, 2016) — written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Jorge Coelho, colored by Jean-François Beaulieu, lettered by VC's Joe Caramagna; covers by E.M. Gist • (Ponder / Watch, optional) The Haunted Mansion attraction; the 2003 and 2023 Haunted Mansion films Email: Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us and support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| What if the wrestlers of AEW teamed up with DC heroes for the ultimate championship brawl? From DC X AEW #1-2 (DC Comics) | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:44:46 | |
🎙 The Forbidden Door Is Open — and Nobody's Ready Ep. 178 What If the Wrestlers of AEW Teamed Up with DC Heroes for the Ultimate Championship Brawl? from AEW Origins: Special Edition #1 (DC Comics, January 2025) & DC x AEW #1–2: "The Forbidden Door Saga" (DC Comics, April–May 2026) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers The championship belt is broken. Element X is scattered across the universe. And the only ones who can recover it? A Justice League of DC heroes — and the All Elite. In our first-ever wrestling episode, Guido and Rob share their origin stories as brand-new AEW converts — 44 combined years of indifference, undone in a matter of months — and unpack why pro wrestling is the ultimate genre crossover: drag queens plus comic books plus soap opera. From Hulk Hogan to NWO to finally falling for AEW in 2025, they trace the path that brought them to this Forbidden Door. We kick off with AEW Origins: Special Edition #1, writer Steve Orlando's promo-style introduction to the AEW roster for DC readers. Timeless Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin, Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, Dr. Britt Baker DMD, and more get their two-page origin moments — with the economy and absurdist charm that only a true wrestling fanatic writing comics could deliver. (Orange Cassidy's "origin": he found a pair of aviator sunglasses. Perfect.) Then we step through the door into DC x AEW #1–2, where Orlando and artist Travis Mercer throw everything at the wall — and most of it sticks. Nightwing and Will Ospreay take on the League of Assassins. Guy Gardner and Jon Moxley clean up the Mutant Gang. Hawkgirl and Hangman Adam Page battle evil Puritans from Limbo (the skeptical cowboy very much not buying Hawkgirl's past lives story). Orange Cassidy and Harley Quinn trade deadpan one-liners while dismantling the Royal Flush Gang. Zatanna and Timeless Toni Storm face Johnny Sorrow — with Toni absolutely unable to stop flirting with Zatanna. Batman and Darby Allin confront the Joker, with Sting stepping out of the shadows to lend a hand. And in the climax, Kenny Omega becomes the God of Wrestling through the power of a Mother Box — before giving it all up to restore the universe. Oh, and Mercedes Moné turns heel and sides with Lex Luthor. Because of course she does. They wrap by pondering what comes next for the DC x AEW universe: more heels, a Don Callis and Lex Luthor team-up, a potential Lobo/Supergirl promotional tie-in, and whether Jason Momoa was always destined to step through the ropes. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if the Joker hired Lobo to kill Batman, his own brother? From Batman/Lobo DC Comics Elseworlds | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:44:02 | |
🏍️ Fragging Around in the Multiverse This week we're revving up the space hog and hauling across the omniverse to ask a very thorny question — what happens when the universe's most dangerous bounty hunter lands in Gotham City… and the Joker is his target? Ep. 177 What if the Joker Hired Lobo to Kill Batman (His Own Brother)? from Batman/Lobo #1 (DC Comics Elseworlds, April 2000) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We're diving into the one and only appearance of an Earth where the Main Man himself rides into Gotham on a contract — hired by Scarface to take out the Joker, only for the Clown Prince of Crime to flip the script and redirect Lobo's chaos at the Batman. We begin by tracing Lobo's surprisingly obscure origins, from a blink-and-you'll-miss-it debut in Omega Men #3 to the 1990 miniseries where Simon Bisley gave him the iconic look the world came to know. Along the way we compare him to Deadpool and Wolverine, explore his strange staying power, and unpack why his strict personal code of honor makes him more interesting than he first appears. Then we get into the Elseworlds itself — all fragging chaos, grotesque Bisley art, and a soap-opera twist that reframes the entire Batman mythology. We close out by looking at the brand-new 2026 Lobo ongoing from Skottie Young and Jorge Corona, and ponder what Jason Momoa's upcoming portrayal in Supergirl might bring to the character. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Daredevil’s dad had thrown the big fight? From Marvel Comics' What If #102 | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:34:59 | |
🎙️ Entering the Ring (and Taking a Fall) This week we’re stepping into the spotlight to ask a very classic Watchers question—what happens to a hero when the moment that “forges” them… never happens? Ep. 176 What If Daredevil’s Dad Had Thrown the Big Fight? from What If…? #102 (“What If? Daredevil’s Dad Had Thrown The Big Fight?”) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into Earth-9711, where one choice in the boxing ring changes Matt Murdock’s entire destiny. We begin by revisiting Daredevil’s remarkably consistent origin (and why he’s a fascinating “almost breakout” character) before turning to a noir-framed What If story, told through Ben Urich’s reporting and a prisonhouse confession. Along the way we explore fate vs. free will, the meaning of “taking a fall” (literally and morally), why Kingpin remains one of Marvel’s best arch-villains, and how this alternate Matt still can’t escape the gravitational pull of the Daredevil mythos—he just gets there by a different, darker route. Then we wrap by pondering what’s next for Daredevil on screen—and what kinds of street-level MCU stories we hope the future holds. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Spider-Man fought Superman for a moment before teaming up? From DC & Marvel's Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:42:56 | |
🎙️ When Titans Collide: Spidey vs Supes?! It’s Marvel vs DC in the ultimate clash of capes and quips! Ep. 175 What If Spider-Man Fought Superman (Before Teaming Up)? from Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man: The Battle of the Century (Marvel/DC Treasury Edition, 1976) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Today, we ask one of the most fantastic questions ever: What if Spider-Man fought Superman... before becoming buddies? We kick things off with the oversized crossover classic Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man (1976), as Marvel and DC’s flagship icons trade punches and philosophies. Along the way, we uncover behind-the-scenes creator drama, explore the meta-multiversal Earths that allowed this union, and examine how this one-shot helped shape decades of intercompany collaborations. Then, we wrap by pondering the nature of these team-ups—should these icons always clash before camaraderie? And is Earth-7642 the ultimate crossover cosmos? Reading / Watch List:
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| What if He-Man teamed up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to avert a universal crisis? From Turtles of Grayskull by Dark Horse Comics | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:50:48 | |
🎙️ “I HAVE THE SEWER POWER!” Two titans of toy aisles and pop culture finally collide in a radical, tubular, and power-packed multiversal crossover! Ep. 174 What if He-Man teamed up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to avert a universal crisis? from Turtles of Grayskull #1–4 (Dark Horse Comics, 2024–2025) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It’s morphin’ time—wait, wrong show! But the power is still on as we explore the brand-new crossover Turtles of Grayskull where two beloved 1980s franchises—He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—join forces across dimensions. We begin with the Turtles’ gritty comic origins from TMNT #1 (1984, Mirage Studios) by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird before fast-forwarding to the Nickelodeon era and an animated introduction to Renet the Time Mistress. Then it’s onto the main event: the recent Turtles of Grayskull comic by Tim Seeley & Freddie E. Williams II, where interdimensional time-knots, ooze-infused heroes, and a power-hungry ninja villain bring Eternia and Earth crashing together. Along the way we discuss nostalgia, collectible toys, how the Turtles and He-Man evolved over decades, the surprising depth of this crossover, and what future mashups we’d love to see next. Reading / Watch List:
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| What happens when the Bat meets the Merc in the most meta multiverse ever? From Batman / Deadpool #1 by DC & Marvel Comics | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:54:18 | |
🎙️ What happens when the Bat meets the Merc in the most meta multiverse ever? One is the world’s greatest detective. The other talks to the readers more than his therapist. Together, they shatter the fourth wall and maybe the entire omniverse! Ep. 173 Batman/Deadpool: The Cosmic Kiss Caper from Batman/Deadpool #1 (DC/Marvel, 2026) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into the unpredictable crossover chaos of Batman/Deadpool by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora! We begin with this record-breaking comic and unpack its surprising tone, before exploring the deeper themes of metafiction and DC/Marvel blending in related stories from The Amalgam Age 2026 event. Along the way, we trace the alternate universe legacy of fourth-wall-breaking storytelling, then wrap with speculation about what other mash-ups or media adaptations this might inspire. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Jean Grey was resurrected instead of Colossus during Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men? | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:47:12 | |
🎙️ What if Jean Grey was resurrected instead of Colossus? Mutant destinies collide as we revisit one of the X-Men’s most “astonishing” eras — and imagine a fiery twist to its resurrection storyline. Ep. 172 — What If Jean Grey Was Resurrected Instead of Colossus? from Astonishing X-Men #1–6 “Gifted” (2004, Marvel Comics) and What If? Astonishing X-Men #1 (2010, Marvel Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s acclaimed Astonishing X-Men run — a fan-favorite relaunch that redefined Marvel’s mutants for a new era. But today we’re asking: what if the Phoenix rose again in place of Colossus? We begin with the modern classic Astonishing X-Men: Gifted (2004), following Cyclops, Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, and Beast as they rebuild the team amid a “cure” for mutation. Then we explore Jim McCann and Ibraim Roberson’s What If? Astonishing X-Men #1 (2010), where Ord’s experiment revives Jean Grey instead — igniting chaos, temptation, and tragedy across the X-Men. Along the way, we discuss Whedon’s impact on the franchise, Emma and Jean’s ever-evolving rivalry, and how this alternate resurrection might have reshaped mutantkind — from Avengers vs. X-Men to the Krakoan age. Finally, we ponder future X-Men adaptations and whether Jean’s return is always inevitable. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Superman fought Frankenstein and Dracula? From Superman #344 (DC Comics) | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:41:02 | |
🎙️ What if Superman fought Frankenstein and Dracula? It’s spooky season in the Omniverse, and we’re inviting two gothic horror icons into the DC Universe! Time to find out what happens when the Last Son of Krypton crosses paths with the Lord of Vampires and the Creature of Promethean Science. Ep. 171 What If Superman Fought Dracula & Frankenstein? from Superman Vol. 1 #344 (DC Comics, 1980) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into Superman’s horror-tinged team-up tale! We begin with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), two genre-defining novels that have influenced centuries of storytelling, including comic books. Then we visit Superman #344 from the Bronze Age of DC Comics, where the Man of Steel faces off against reimagined versions of Frankenstein’s Monster and Count Dracula. Along the way, we explore how public domain monsters fit into superhero mythologies, and wrap with speculation about the future of monster crossovers and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if we opened a portal to New York Comic Con 2025 to reveal our highlights? | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:38:57 | |
🎙️ What If We Opened a Portal to New York Comic Con 2025 to Reveal Our Highlights? NYCC is our annual pilgrimage through fandom—and this year we opened a portal to relive it all! From retro creators and cosplay encounters to surprise Marvel reveals and new comic treasures, we’re sharing the sights, sounds, and stories that made 2025’s con unforgettable. Ep. 170 What If We Opened a Portal to New York Comic Con 2025 to Reveal Our Highlights? Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We just got back from New York Comic Con 2025, and instead of our usual multiverse deep-dive, we’re giving you a guided tour of our con experience—through our three classic segments: Origins of the Story, Exploring Multiversity, and Pondering Possibilities. We chat about tradition, community, legendary creators like Bob Wiacek, fan-favorite artists like Russell Dauterman, and what Marvel’s latest shows (Daredevil: Born Again, Wonder Man, Vision Quest) tell us about the MCU’s future. From sentimental traditions and crowd energy to exclusive merch and unforgettable encounters—this episode is both a recap and a celebration of the con that feels like home. Email: Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| What if Marvel and DC comics were part of the same company? (From Deadpool / Batman #1) | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:39:01 | |
🎙️ Two Publishers, Both Alike in Dignity… What if DC and Marvel were one shared multiverse? We’re diving into the biggest crossover in years to explore the ultimate fan fiction gone corporate canon. Ep. 169 Deadpool Batman #1: What If Marvel & DC Were the Same Company? from Deadpool Batman #1 (Marvel/DC, 2025) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers They said it couldn’t be done… but they did it anyway! We're diving into Deadpool Batman #1, the first co-published Marvel/DC crossover in decades. From Deadpool in Gotham to Wonder Woman and Cap co-founding a shared past, we explore this jam-packed issue filled with seven stories by top creators like Zeb Wells, Frank Miller, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, and Ryan North. We begin with the long history of intercompany collaborations (and our past coverage on them), then break down each vignette from this new shared Earth—including Rocket Raccoon with a Green Lantern ring, a silent Jeff & Krypto tale, and Old Man Logan vs. Dark Knight Returns. We finish with a massive surprise tease of the original Amalgam Universe returning (Logo! Thanoside! Super Soldier!). Is this a one-off event? Or the beginning of a new omniversal era? Either way, we’re pondering possibilities from across both comic book cosmoses. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Jason (Friday the 13th) fought Freddy (Nightmare on Elm Street) and Ash (Evil Dead)? | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:49:59 | |
🎙️ Groovy? Dreamy? Slashy? Let’s get ready to SCREAM! What happens when three horror icons collide in the multiverse—and who’s left standing when the blood dries? Ep. 168 What if Jason (Friday the 13th) fought Freddy (Nightmare on Elm Street) and Ash (Evil Dead)? from Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1-6 (Wildstorm/Dynamite, 2007–2008) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into the ultimate horror crossover multiverse! We begin with the legendary slasher and supernatural legacies of Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and Ash Williams—from Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Evil Dead respectively—before turning to the blood-soaked comics of Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash and its chaotic sequel The Nightmare Warriors. Along the way we explore the intersection of fan service, horror mythmaking, and multiversal mash-ups, then wrap with speculation on whether this horror trifecta deserves a cinematic rematch—or maybe an even bigger monster multiverse. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if we were gods of the omniverse & could create our own multiverses? (Four-year Anniversary Special!) | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:27:54 | |
🎙️ Gods of the Omniverse? It’s Our 4-Year Anniversary! from Dear Watchers Episode 167 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Happy (slightly belated) birthday to us! Dear Watchers just turned 4 years old, and we’re celebrating with you. We look back at our origins (dating back to July 2021), share wild trivia about our journey (170+ episodes, 6,859 minutes of runtime, 25 unique guests, and five straight days of bingeable Watchers content!), and reminisce about our favorite arcs like Age of Apocalypse. Then, since we’re the “gods of the Omniverse” for this minisode, we invent our own Elseworlds/What Ifs! Rob pitches Spider-Man as a 1950s black-and-white horror monster, Elvira solving murders in Gotham with Batman, and the Joker hosting a late-night talk show. Guido imagines the Muppets as Mutants at Xavier’s School, Elvira traveling to Etheria to meet She-Ra, and the X-Men cast in a soap opera (or Twin Peaks). We debate, laugh, and pick our favorites—like a true anniversary mashup. Reading / Watch List: (No homework this week — these universes don’t exist yet!)
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| What if Wonder Woman was crossed with She-Ra and Barbie to lead the Star Riders, a team of sparkling superheroines? | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:46:58 | |
🎙️ Wonder Woman Meets She-Ra Meets Barbie?! Grab a box of Cinnamon Mini Buns from 1993, comb your long luxurious hair, and polish your gemstones—because today we’re traveling to the most glittery corner of the multiverse. Ep. 166 What if Wonder Woman Led the Star Riders? from Wonder Woman and the Star Riders (Mattel/DC Promotional Minicomics, 1993) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers What if Wonder Woman was crossed with She-Ra and Barbie to lead the Star Riders, a team of sparkling superheroines? We’re diving into this dazzling “lost” alternate universe born from a 1993 DC/Mattel collaboration. We begin with Tom King & Guillem March’s Wonder Woman #20–21 (2025) before turning to the unreleased Wonder Woman and the Star Riders toys, catalog comics, and animated special. Along the way, we explore the bizarre and mysterious history of this canceled line—from prototypes to SDCC screenings—and wrap by pondering whether this glitter-powered Elseworld should return. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if the Fantastic Four returned without powers—and had to face Galactiac (an amalgam of Galactus & Brainiac)? | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:02:43 | |
🎙️ Had a challenging week? Get ready for something fantastic. We’re going Amalgam, baby! This week, Marvel’s First Family meets DC’s death-defying adventurers in one of the boldest mash-ups of the Amalgam Age! Ep. 165 What if the Fantastic Four returned from their travels without powers—and had to face Galactiac? from Challengers of the Fantastic #1 (Amalgam Comics, June 1997) & Showcase #6 (DC Comics, February 1957) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This week, we dive into the Amalgam Universe—Earth 9602—where Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm collide with the worlds of Ace Morgan, Red Ryan, June Robbins, and Professor Haley to become the Challengers of the Fantastic! We begin our journey with the Silver Age debut of DC Comics’ Challengers of the Unknown in Showcase #6, created (or co-created) by Jack Kirby, and trace the team's wild legacy through the decades—including Nazi-busting villains, zombie plagues, and their bizarre Weirdoverse revival in the 1990s. Then we venture to Challengers of the Fantastic #1 by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett, part of 1997’s second wave of Amalgam Comics, where the Fantastic Four return from cosmic exploration without powers and confront Galactiac—an epic fusion of Galactus and Brainiac. Alongside returning guest Ethan (aka @MakeMineAmalgam), we explore what makes this world work, how Kesel balances reverence with absurdity, and why this short-lived title deserves more love. Plus: obscure villains like Multi-Man and Mr. Tic-Tac-Toe, the evolution of Jack Kirby’s themes across Marvel and DC, and a round of actor amalgamation speculation. Is this the first spark of a new Amalgam universe revival? And just what makes the Amalgam Universe such a rich multiversal playground? Reading / Watch List:
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| What If Superman and Silver Surfer Tangled with Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk? | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:48:56 | |
🎙️They don't want to destroy the universe—they want to annoy it into submission! It's comics' most chaotic crossover as the pink-hatted pest and the green chaos goblin take center stage! Ep. 164 What If Superman and Silver Surfer Tangled with Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk? from Silver Surfer / Superman #1 (Marvel & DC, 1997) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into the most mischievous multiversal mayhem! We begin with the golden age debut of DC’s Mr. Mxyzptlk and Marvel’s Impossible Man’s first Fantastic appearance, then head into the wild 1997 crossover where the two Imps trade universes—and trouble—for Superman and Silver Surfer. Along the way we explore the legacy of comic pranksters, George Pérez’s Marvel/DC legacy, and the lineage of transdimensional trickery. We wrap with speculation about 2025’s upcoming Marvel/DC crossover and ask: are Imps the ultimate fourth-wall breakers? Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Supergirl was dead and able to be amongst other dead people like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln? from DC Comics Adventure Comics #383 | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:55:26 | |
We are traveling to Earth-383, a so-called Negative Earth first featured in Adventure Comics #383 (1969), where Supergirl seemingly perishes in an explosion and attends her own funeral—joined by the spirits of Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, and other ghostly figures! This Bronze Age tale was recently revisited in Back Issue #159 as part of a 40th anniversary retrospective on Crisis on Infinite Earths. Episode #163: What if Supergirl was dead and able to be amongst other dead people like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln? Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into the ethereal and existential! We begin with Supergirl’s strange funeral in the Silver Age story Please Stop My Funeral! before rewinding to the surprising proto-Supergirl tales from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Then we haunt the haunted halls of Kara Zor-El’s multiversal history and her celestial cinematic debut in the 1984 Supergirl movie. Along the way, we explore ghost stories, alternate deaths, and historical cameos in the DC Universe—then wrap with a look at how these odd tales ponder Supergirl's mythic potential. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Betty Boop traveled from the cartoon world to our world? Including Boop: The Musical on Broadway! | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:47:48 | |
🎶 Boop-Oop-a-Doop! 🎶 We’re asking: For the first time, Dear Watchers is hopping from the silver screen to the comic page to the Broadway stage as we visit Earth-Boop-Oop-a-Doop and explore: 📽 Betty Boop Cartoon Shorts (1930–1939) 🎭 Boop! The Musical (Broadway, 2025) 📘 Betty Boop #1–4 (Dynamite Comics, 2016) 💬 Along the way, we ask:
🌀 From flapper cartoons to musical showstoppers to comic book capers, this episode is your backstage pass to the multiversal spotlight of one of pop culture’s most enduring icons. Reading / Watch List: Email: Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| What if our powers combined to create Captain Planet, and we try to resurrect him for the first time in 30 years? | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:52:46 | |
🌎 Earth! 🔥 Fire! 💧 Water! 🌪 Wind! 🪵 Heart! With our powers combined, we're calling forth the return of the ultimate eco-hero: Captain Planet! For the first time in Dear Watchers history, we’re diving into a beloved ‘90s animated icon who’s been absent from the comic page for three decades. This week, we're going full Planeteer as we explore:
from Captain Planet and the Planeteers #1 (Marvel Comics, 1991) 💚 Along the way, we ask:
🌀 From Planeteer powers to Plunder Villains, this episode is your all-access pass to one of pop culture’s most earnest eco-warriors—just in time for his return.
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| What if Superman’s dog Krypto had an arch-nemesis, Destructo, the superhound of hate? From DC Comics' Superboy #92 | 19 May 2025 | 00:49:06 | |
Good boys get a brand new podcast! We are taking a deep dive into Superman's best friend (no, not Jimmy): Krypto! We talk Krypto's (many) origins, his first appearance and his encounter with Lex Luthor's super powered pooch Destructo. We wrap up pondering about Krypto's appearance in James Gunn's new Superman. Grab your favorite chew toy and your headphones and listen up! Ep. 160 What if Superman’s dog Krypto had an arch-nemesis, Destructo, the superhound of hate? from Superboy #92 (DC Comics, 1961) This week, it's everyone's favorite super dog: Krypto! We talk Krypto's origin story and his first appearance in 1955 from the minds of Otto Binder and Curt Swan. Then we tackle a doozy of Silver Age Silliness from 1961 as Krypto tangles with Lex Luthor's super powered dog Wolf as he becomes Destructo, the superhound of hate - a canine foe determined to frame Krypto. We wrap up by discussing what Krypto's appearance in James Gunn's Superman means for the series tone and why Gunn might have chosen to include the flying four legged hero. All this and more! Reading / Watch List:
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| What if the Thunderbolts actually became a team called [redacted]? From Marvel Comics' Thunderbolts | 05 May 2025 | 00:50:16 | |
Are they in their hero or villain era? In honor of the latest film from the MCU, we're talking Thunderbolts! We kick off with their 1997 debut that introduces a superhero team that might not be what they appear to be. Then we give a spoileriffic rundown of Thunderbolts* including the film's big final twist. We wrap up by taking a look at a version of the team that closely mirrors the onscreen version, complete with Bucky and Valentina. Plus we ponder the big question: What makes the Thunderbolts, the Thunderbolts? Ep. 159 What if the Thunderbolts actually became a team called [redacted]? from Thunderbolts (Marvel Studios, 2025) Are they bad or are they just drawn that way? We are talking the heroes, villains, anti-heroes, The Thunderbolts! We kick off with their 1997 debut from Kurt Busiek & Mark Bagley and whether we were surprised by that series' big final twist. And speaking of twists, we talk about the recently released MCU film Thunderbolts* from director Jake Schreier with full spoilers. We wrap up by exploring the 2024 version of the team from Collin Kelly, Jackson Lansing and Geraldo Borges that takes on a darker feeling then its 90s version. All this plus, we share what we'd like to see from the next iteration of this ever changing team. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if He-Man fought to save the multiverse (& spawned a sequel to the 1987 Masters of the Universe in the process)? From He-Man & The Masters of the Multiverse (DC Comics) | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:53:38 | |
By the power of Grayskull, we're back in Eternia for another He-Man themed episode. Guido and Rob return to one of their favorite childhood films 1987's Masters of the Universe starring Dolph Lundgren before talking about the 2020 semi-sequel to this iconic film from DC Comics and past guest Tim Seeley. In this six part comic, the film version of He-Man return and team up with a would-be Skeletor to battle the Anti-He-Man. Grab your power sword and your headphones and join us. Ep. 158 What if He-Man fought to save the multiverse (& spawned a sequel to the 1987 Masters of the Universe in the process)? from He-Man & The Masters of the Multiverse #1-6 (DC Comics, 2020) It's back to Eternia with another Masters of the Universe themed episode. We start things off in 1987 with the MOTU film directed by Gary Goddard, written by David Odell and starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courtney Cox which holds a big place in both Rob and Guido's mind. Then we talk the DC comics 2020 6-part comic series from past guest Tim Seeley and artists Dan Fraga & Tom Derenick that sees He-Men from throughout the multiverse partner up to defeat a terrifying enemy: Themselves! We wrap up by pondering about the long awaited 2026 Masters of the Universe movie, what we'd want from a true sequel to the 1987 film and more. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if the Fantastic Four all had the same powers? From What If (Marvel Comics) | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:51:41 | |
Four-score and 157 episodes ago, we are back in the world of Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben as we ask what if the Fantastic Four all had the same powers? We start off with yet another telling of their origin story in Mythos: Fantastic Four by Paul Jenkins & Paolo Rivera before jumping into our central issue by Jimmy Valentino that features Sue becoming Man-Thing, the FF as members of SHIELD, Johnny as Mr. Fantastic and the FF accidentally killing a baby. Yes, a baby. We wrap up with Jonathan Hickman's revolutionary soft-reboot of Marvel's first family leading into the decade long arc of Secret Wars, which seems prime to be a touchstone for the upcoming First Steps. Grab your headphones and power of choice and join us! Ep. 157 What if the Fantastic Four all had the same power? from What If Vol. 2 #11 (Marvel, 1990) We are back in the world of both What If and the Fantastic Four that sees our heroes adopt new powers across a four-part issue from Image co-founder Jimmy Valentino. Before that, we kick things off with a beautifully painted version of the FF's origin story from the pen of Paul Jenkins and brush of Paolo Rivera. We end by discussing the FF's modern era courtesy Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham in a 2009 issue that kicks off the very long lead up to Secret War. Plus, we ponder why the Fantastic Four's origin store has been told so many times (or has it) and if the groups needs to have these specific powers. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Lois Lane fell in love with a horse who became a man—and then became a horse herself? From Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (DC Comics) | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:47:30 | |
We might be talking "silver age silliness" but we're not horsing around! Well, Lois Lane is as she falls in love with a horse who is also a man and then becomes a horse herself? Confused, then you need to listen to this week's episode. We start with Adventure Comics in 1962 that introduces Comet the Super-Horse alongside Krypto and the League of Super Pets in a truly wacky issue. Then it's over to Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane for Comet's magical backstory. All this plus Rob makes a ton of horse jokes! Ep. 156 What if Lois Lane fell in love with a horse who became a man—and then became a horse herself? from Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #92 (DC Comics) Hey there! Or should we say HAY there as we talk Comet the Super-Horse alongside Krypto and the rest of the League of Super Pets. We. tackle a couple of wacky 1960s issues from some masters as Jerry Siegel, Curt Swan, and Leo Dorfman complete with telepathic animals, wayward magic, evil brain aliens and much more. Plus, we speculate about Krypto's appearance in the upcoming Superman film and whether we'll see more of the Super Pets onscreen. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if She-Ra had been an agent of Hordak named Despara? From DC Comics He-Man & The Masters of the Universe | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:52:43 | |
For the honor of podcasts! It's our first episode dedicated to the Princess of Power: She-Ra. We start by covering Adora's five episode origin story on the iconic Filmation tv series. Then we talk comics that sees Adora become Despara in the 2013-2015 Masters of the Universe series from DC Comics in a new take on her origin. We wrap up by speculating about the upcoming 2026 Masters of the Universe film and when we may next see She-Ra on the screen or page. Grab your sword and your headphones and let's go! Ep. 155 What if She-Ra had been an agent of Hordak named Despara? from He-Man & The Masters of the Universe #1-19 (DC Comics) After a few past He-Man episodes, it's finally time to cover his twin sister Adora aka She-Ra! We start off by talking about her debut on her own Filmation series (don't call it a spin-off!) before exploring her revised origin story as Despara in a nineteen issue arc from DC Comics. We wrap up by wondering when we might next see She-Ra on screen and why she doesn't have her own comic book. All this plus we talk Star Wars comparisons and Guido's recent She-Ra toy acquisition (and longtime fandom). Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Batman and Daredevil teamed up to defeat Two-Face and Mr. Hyde? | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:48:44 | |
While you wait for Daredevil: Born Again, on this episode, the Man Without Fear pairs up with the Dark Knight in Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye. We start back in 1964 with Daredevil's first appearance from the minds of Stan Lee and Bill Everett. Then it's off to 1997 that sees these two vigilantes battle Two-Face and Mr. Hyde. We wrap up by speculating on what's next for DD in the Marvel universe. Ep. 154 What if Batman and Daredevil teamed up to defeat Two-Face and Mr. Hyde? from Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye It's Daredevil meets Batman on the pod. We start back in 1964 with the Man Without Fear's first appearance courtesy Stan Lee and Bill Everett in a wordy but beautiful issue. Then Matt Murdock meets Bruce Wayne as the two heroes battle Two-Face and Mr. Hyde in the Big Apple in this issue from D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel. We wrap up by discussing what we'd love to see on Daredevil: Born Again and beyond. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Superman and the Fantastic Four teamed up to fight Galactus? From Marvel & DC Comics Superman / Fantastic Four #1 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:49:19 | |
Before the Fantastic Four (with Galactus) and Superman hit the big screen again, they are on our podcast! We kick things off with Galactus' first 1966 appearance courtesy Stan Lee & Jack Kirby before seeing the giant purple world eater tangle with both the first family of Marvel and the Man of Steel in Dan Jurgens' 1999 outing. We wrap up by pondering Ralph Ineson's upcoming turn as Galactus onscreen and whether the FF and Superman will ever share the screen (or page) together again. Ep. 153 What if Superman and the Fantastic Four teamed up against Galactus? from Superman / Fantastic Four #1 Are you hungry? We talk Galactus on this week's pod as he faces off against both the Fantastic Four and Superman. We start off with Galactus (and the Silver Surfer's) first appearance back in 1966 from Stan Lee & Jack Kirby as they battle the Fantastic Four. Then we turn to Superman / Fantastic Four #1 from 1999 from Dan Jurgens that sees Superman become a herald of Galactus. We wrap up by speculating on Galactus first on screen appearance in Fantastic Four: First Steps plus whether or not we will ever see a Marvel & DC pairing again. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Lois Lane thought Superman abandoned her & hijinks ensued? From Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30 | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:51:32 | |
On this episode, it's Superman's girl friend (two words): Lois Lane! We talk the origins of everyone's favorite "girl reporter" and kick things off with a 1944 story that sees Lois stepping out on her own sans Superman. Then, we zero in on a 1962 issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane that sees the Daily Planet dynamo be "abandoned" by Superman (and face off against an octopus!) and then discover Superman's secret mermaid family on another planet (yep). We wrap up by discussing Lois on screen, why she doesn't have a more regular solo title and what to expect from Rachel Brosnahan's upcoming portrayal. Ep. 152 What if Lois Lane thought Superman abandoned her & hijinks ensued? from Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30 (DC Comics) It's more silver age silliness! After our recent Jimmy Olsen issue, we are talking about Superman's main squeeze: Lois Lane. We talk her origins from Siegel & Shuster (and Joanne Carter) and then cover an early story from Don Cameron & Ed Dobrotka that sees Lois talk someone off a ledge (literally). We then cover a zany issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane where Lois faces off against gangsters, an opium smuggler and an octopus without the help of Superman (or so she thinks). Plus, lookout for a truly bizarre Krypton cameo! Later in that issue, Lois discovers Superman has a secret mermaid wife and child on another planet but everything might not be what it appears to be in this story from the pencil of iconic Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. We wrap up by sharing our love for Margot Kidder, Elizabeth Tulloch, Teri Hatcher and speculate on how Lois will be portrayed in James Gunn's upcoming film. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Jimmy Olsen became a werewolf, a woman & was friends with a leprechaun? From DC Comics Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44 | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:52:36 | |
Ready for some silver age silliness? For the first time, we are talking Superman's best pal: Jimmy Olsen! We start with a brief history of the redheaded sidekick, his first "official" appearance back in 1941, and an issue of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen that seems our hero transform into a werewolf, don drag to pretend to be a woman, befriend a leprechaun (that's really Mr. Mxyzptlk) and lots more zany shenanigans. We wrap up by talking about our favorite onscreen Jimmy's and what we want to see next from the character. Ep. 151 What if Jimmy Olsen became a werewolf, a woman and was friends with a leprechaun? from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44 (DC Comics) Grab your bow ties and sweater vests, it's a deep dive into Jimmy Olsen! We kick off with a look at the origins of the character, from office boy to cub reporter to (eventually) photographer including early appearances in Siegel & Shuster penned issues. Then we jump into the wacky world of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen in a three-part issue that sees Jimmy transform into a wolf-man, go under cover as a chorus girl and battle an inter-dimensional trickster, all set to the terrific art of Curt Swan. We wrap up by discussing Jimmy onscreen from Lois & Clark to My Adventures with Superman and speculate on Skyler Gisondo's take on the character in James Gunn's upcoming film. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if we celebrated our 150th episode with a review of the What If TV series, plus our favorite alternate universes & hopes for the future? | 30 Dec 2024 | 01:05:34 | |
It's our sesquicentennial! We are joined by frequent guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt as we celebrate our 150th episode! We are going back to our roots with a conversation about the third & final season of What If plus a look back at some of our favorite past episodes and a glance forward at what's coming in the future. Ep. 150 What if we celebrated our 150th episode with a review of the What If TV series, plus our favorite alternate universes & hopes for the future? from our back catalog of episodes & "What If" Marvel TV series To celebrate 150 episodes of Dear Watchers, we are looking at the past, present and future! We kick things off by sharing our thoughts (both spoiler free and spoiler-rific) on the new and final season of Marvel's What If on DisneyPlus and share our "Dear Watchers" cut of all three seasons. Then, we look back as Guido, Rob and guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt share some of our favorite past episodes of the podcast covering such characters & storylines as Superman, Age of Apocalypse, Josie & the Pussycats, the Absolute Universe and more. We wrap up by sharing ideas for future episodes from silver age deep dives to tie-in comics. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Santa Claus and Christmas were saved by Superman and Doctor Doom? Plus a history of Santa Claus in Marvel & DC Comics! | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:51:24 | |
Santa Claus is coming to town...or a comic book near you! We are talking a history of Santa Claus in comics plus Marvel & DC holiday specials. We start way back in 1947 with Action Comics that sees a real Scrooge try to ruin Christmas by causing Santa to gain a massive amount of weight from tainted chocolate. It's up to Superman to get St. Nick back to fighting weight and save the holiday. Then, we jump to What The in 1991 where Santa is again sidelined and Doctor Doom has to take over, much to the chagrin of the Avengers and Fantastic Four. We wrap up by talking about who else we'd like to see Santa meet. Ep. 149 What if Santa Claus and Christmas were saved by Superman and Doctor Doom? from Action Comics #105 & What The #10 It's the holiday season so we are doing our first deep dive into the world of Christmas comics. We give a quick history of Santa in comics as well as background on comic book holiday specials. Then we see Superman rescue Santa from a few extra pounds in a 1947 Action Comics from Siegel, Shuster and John Sikela. Next, we jump to 1991 as Doctor Doom covers for Santa in a rhyming issue from powerhouses Scott Lobdell & John Byrne. We wrap up by pondering who else Santa should tangle with in pop culture. All this plus a (very brief) review of the new Creature Commandos tv series. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if classic horror movie monster tropes like Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula were turned into a Nazi-fighting group of soldiers? From DC Comics' Creature Commandos | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:49:26 | |
Vampires, Werewolves and Monsters...oh my! In honor of James Gunn's new DC / Max TV show which is officially kicking off the new DCU, we are talking the history of the Creature Commandos! We go back to their first 1980 appearance in Weird War Tales plus the sporadic attempts to revive the team from the 00s until today. Plus we talk the (Universal) monsters, dinosaurs, mutant children and so much more.
from various appearances of Creature Commandos (from DC Comics) The Creature Commandos are back, back, back again...this time on television! In honor of the brand new DC / Max TV show from the mind of James Gunn, we are talking all things Creature Commandos starting with their first appearance in 1980 from the minds of J.M. DeMatteis and Pat Broderick (plus successors Robert Kanigher and Fred Carillo) that see vampire Vincent Velcro, werewolf Warren Griffith, Frankenstein Monster Lucky Taylor plus robot JAKE, Dr. Medusa and tough as nails Lt. Matthew Shrieve battle dinosaurs, mutant children, and occult leaders during WWII. We also explore the Commandos' appearances from the minds of such creators as Geoff Johns, Jeff Lemire and, currently, monster kid David Dastmalchian. (Plus this is 100% spoiler free for the new TV show!) Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Batman had no money, Superman no family, and Wonder Woman was from hell? From DC's Absolute line of comics | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:59:53 | |
We are All-In on the Absolute Universe! We talk the brand new Absolute stories featuring Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. These new stories explore Batman if he wasn't born into wealth, Wonder Woman if she was born in hell and Superman if...well, you'll need to listen to the podcast to learn more.
from Absolute Batman #1, Absolute Wonder Woman #1, & Absolute Superman #1 (from DC Comics) We talk the brand-new Absolute Universe! We kick off with the All-In Special from Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere, and Dan Mora. Then we talk Absolute Batman from Snyder & Nick Dragotta, Wonder Woman from Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman, and Superman from Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval. We also talk about why the DC Trinity resonates so much with fans and what's next for the Absolute Universe. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if multiversal Wiccans / Billy Kaplans (and the rest of the Young Avengers) were pulled in to fight one mega battle to prevent a dimensional takeover? | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:52:13 | |
Young Avengers assemble! We join Wiccan, Hulkling and the gang as they battle an inter-dimensional parasite controlling their parents in Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's run from 2013 & 2014. We walk you though the entire story plus discuss when we might see the Young Avengers together in the MCU.
from Young Avengers #1-15 (from Marvel Comics) It's our second ever episode discussing the Young Avengers! When a spell goes wrong, Wiccan and Hulkling have to put the band back together with America Chavez, Kid Loki, Prodigy, Kate Bishop and Marvel Boy as they battle an evil entity known as Mother that has taken control of their parents. From the minds of Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton, we talk this 15 issue series and when we might see the Young Avengers together on screen (plus a big of the Agatha All Along finale too). Reading / Watch List:
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| What if we brought you a rundown of New York Comic Con 2024? Featuring ElliotComicArt | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:44:48 | |
It's the most wonderful time of the year...New York Comic Con! Guido & Rob are joined by Elliot from ElliotComicArt to discuss some of their amazing experiences, pick ups and memories from NYCC 2024. The gang discuss meeting leading figures in comics like James Tynion IV and Pepe Larraz, hearing about upcoming projects from directors James Gunn & Mike Flanagan, revisiting NYCC traditions, meeting up with fellow podcasters and so much more. Relive the con with us!
from New York Comic Con 2024, October 2024 - New York City Guido, Rob and returning guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt walk you through their 2024 New York Comic Con experience. The gang discusses meeting comics pros James Tynion IV, Scott McCloud, Pepe Larraz, Clayton Henry, Greg Capullo and writer/director Ti West plus panels with DC head honcho James Gunn and horror master Mike Flanagan. All this plus what we are looking forward to at future cons. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Salem’s Seven and Agatha Harkness were one being (or something)? (from Marvel Comics Ultimate Fantastic Four) | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:42:56 | |
Are you ready for the ULTIMATE episode? Marvel's Ultimate Universe that is! We take our first trip to this polarizing run tackling yet another witchy episode with Agatha Harkness and the Salem Seven! We kick off with the Seven's first appearance in the 616 back in 1977 (appropriately enough) before seeing their reboot in 2008. We wrap up by talking the Salem Seven on Agatha All Along and the legacy of the Ultimate universe on the MCU.
from Ultimate Fantastic Four #54-57 (from Marvel Comics) It may feel like our seventh witchy episode in a row but it's only our third as we tackle the Salem Seven and, of course, Agatha Harkness. We talk the Seven's premiere in Fantastic Four back in 1977 from the legendary team of Len Wein, George Perez and Joe Sinnott - from snake lady to robot man. Then we see their rebirth in 2008 from Mike Carey and Tyler Kirkham in our first look at the Marvel Ultimate Universe. We wrap up by talking about Okwui Okpokwasili and company's appearance on Agatha All Along and how in many ways the Marvel's Ultimate Universe (MUU?) paved the way for the MCU. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Zatanna was one of the first on-screen featured heroic witches from either DC or Marvel? (from Batman: The Animated Series "Zatanna") | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:55:58 | |
Grab your broomstick or in this case, fishnet stockings, we are talking DC Comics' number one witch: Zatanna. We talk Zatanna's first appearance in 1964, her solo book in 1987 and her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series. Plus, we discuss the unfortunately never realized Zatanna projects and what we'd like to see from her on the big screen. Bonus: We discuss our spoiler-free correct predictions for Agatha All Along.
from Batman: The Animated Series Episode "Zatanna" This week, we chat all things Zatanna starting with her first appearance in Hackman from 1964 courtesy Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson. Then, we talk Zatanna's 1987 solo book from the pens of Gerry Conway and Gray Morrow. Then we explore Zatanna's appearance as the first on-screen featured heroic witch with her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series, voiced by Julie Brown. We wrap up by discussing what we'd like to see from Zatanna on screen. We also talk her legendary costume and a bit of another witch, Agatha Harkness and Agatha All Along. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Agatha Harkness was Glinda the Good Witch from Wizard of Oz? From Marvel's Avengers: Fairy Tales #4 | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:50:37 | |
It's almost the witching hour so we are talking Agatha Harkness! We kick off by walking you through Agatha's history in comics, video games and of course, television in preparation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along on Disney+. We walk you through Agatha's debut at the hands of no less than Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that sees our beloved witch defend the Fantastic Four from the Frightful Four. We then enter the multiverse as once again, Marvel mashes up with the Wizard of Oz with Agatha as Glinda the Good Witch and She-Hulk in Dorothy mode. We wrap up by recapping what made WandaVision so successful and sharing our hopes for Agatha All Along. Hop on your broom and come along.
from Avengers Fairy Tales #4 In anticipation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along, we are talking all things Agatha Harkness! We talk about her 1970 debut issue from the dream team of Stan Lee & Jack Kirby and for this week's multiversal story, he had to 2008's Avengers Fairy Tales #4 from C.B. Cebulski and Ricardo Tercio that takes us to the land of Oz via Marvel. It's She-Hulk as Dorothy, Wanda as the Wicked Witch, Magneto as the Wizard and Agatha as the Good Witch. We wrap up by speculating on what's to come from Agatha All Along. All just in time for spooky season! Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Iron Man and Green Lantern amalgamated to become Iron Lantern? From Marvel & DC Comics Iron Lantern #1 | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:02:25 | |
In brightest day, in blackest night, Dear Watchers is here to set things right! We are back with 11-time returning guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam as we talk the Green Lantern / Iron Man hybrid: Iron Lantern! We talk the first appearances of Hal Jordan's Green Lantern and Tony Stark's Iron Man plus the villains Star Sapphire and Madame Masque before diving into this DC meets Marvel mashup and chatting the future for both Iron Lantern and Amalgam Comics.
from Iron Lantern #1 (Marvel & DC Amalgam Comics 1996) We return to the world of Amalgam Comics as we discuss Iron Lantern from Kurt Busiek, Paul Smith and 7 inkers! We also chat about the first appearances of Hal Jordan and Tony Stark, plus Star Sapphire and Madam Masque, discuss the upcoming Amalgam Comics omnibus, and special guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam shares Kurt Busiek's vision for an Iron Lantern 2 that never was to be (for now) Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Wolverine teams-up with Ka-Zar, Shanna, and Namor to save endangered species from The Conservator? (from Marvel's Wolverine: Global Jeopardy) | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:55:30 | |
Welcome to the Jungle! We (kind of) break our own rules and cover the wackiness that is Wolverine: Global Jeopard - part prestige book, part PSA. In this 1993 book (with an embossed cover), Wolverine partners with Namor, Ka-Zar and Shanna to confront the mysterious Conservator who is teleporting animals. Coming from the minds of Peter David and Richard Howell and created in partnership with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), we also talk about the book's dedication to Carol Kalish and talk why Wolverine works well in team ups, why we don't see PSA comics anymore and much more.
from Wolverine: Global Jeopardy (1993 Marvel Comics) It's a very special episode of Dear Watchers as we head into PSA mode with Wolverine: Global Jeopardy! From writer Peter David and artist Richard Howell, Wolverine heads to the jungle as he teams up with Namor, Ka-Zar and Shanna to uncover the mystery of disappearing animals. On this episode we talk about comics pioneer Carol Kalish (who the book is dedicated to), the fate of PSA comics, the eco-obsessed 90s, and Wolverine's many team ups! Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Deadpool [redacted] the Marvel multiverse? From the MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine | 29 Jul 2024 | 01:02:04 | |
It's fourth wall breaking fun as Guido and Rob are joined by Elliot from @ElliotComicArt to discuss the new film Deadpool & Wolverine! We talk our background with the Deadpool franchise (and the Fox Universe Marvel films) before sharing our thoughts on the new Shawn Levy directed film. We wrap up by discussing some of Marvel's big San Diego Comic Com announcements in Hall H and what is next for the multiverse, Deadpool and the MCU.
from Deadpool & Wolverine (2024 Marvel Studios Film) This episode, your Council of Watchers are joined by frequent guest Elliot from @ElliotComicArt to do a deep dive into Deadpool & Wolverine and what it means for the MCU. We talk our expectations for the film, what we loved and what could be next for the Merc with a Mouth. Plus we wonder what Marvel and Disney's big Hall H announcements for the Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and Doctor Doom could mean for the fate of the multiverse saga, the Fox cinematic universe and whether we will ever see Ryan Reynold's Deadpool or Hugh Jackman's Wolverine again. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Dick Tracy the movie was instead an HBO mini-series (but in comic book form)? | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:10:53 | |
Calling Dear Watchers! Calling Dear Watchers! Grab your yellow fedora and join us for a profile of legendary detective Dick Tracy in comics and on screen! We start by talking through Chester Gould's iconic creation and his grotesque rogues gallery in newspaper strips & comics before diving into Tracy on screen, mainly Warren Beatty's 1990 masterpiece co-starring Al Pacino and Madonna. Then, we talk the comic book time-in / prequel from John Francis Moore, Len Wein and artist Kyle Baker before finishing with Dick's all new adventures from Mad Cave Comics. All this plus Guido and Rob go full nostalgia!
from Dick Tracy #1-3 (from Walt Disney Comics) I want Dick Tracy podcast! It's our mega discussion of all things Dick Tracy as Guido and Rob recount one of their all time favorite films, Dick Tracy produced/directed/starring Warren Beatty! They talk Tracy's origins in comic strips, his long history in comics, and the special three part movie tie-in featuring Kyle Baker's fantastic art. And they talk Tracy in 2024 by covering the latest comic iteration from Alex Segura, Michael Moreci and Geraldo Borges via Mad Cave Comics. Hop on the back of your car and come along! Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Batman's origin is tied into the origin of Jack the Ripper? From DC Comics Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:56:09 | |
What's that lurking around the corner? It's the latest episode of Dear Watchers! We head to Victorian era London to discuss the very first Elseworlds comic - Batman: Gotham By Gaslight that sees the Bat tangle with Jack the Ripper. We talk the real life history of Jack the Ripper plus his many appearance in fiction, from Time After Time to From Hell. We do a deep dive into the Brian Augustyn, Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell comic plus wonder what is next for Elseworlds.
from Batman: Gotham By Gaslight #1 (DC Comics) Join your favorite junior Ripperologists for a discussion of Jack the Ripper, Batman and the first Elsewords comic, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight. We start by talking the real life story behind Jack the Ripper plus his many appearances across literature, film, music and comics including From Hell and appearances in DC and Marvel. Then we talk Gotham By Gaslight from the twists to the art and wrap up by debating what is next for Elseworlds, what Batman and Superman stories we'd like to see and why it might be awhile before we see a Wonder Woman Elseworlds film project. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Snagglepuss (the Hanna Barbera cartoon lion) was gay (& also an iconic American playwright)? From DC Comics Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:56:12 | |
Heavens to Murgatroyd! We're back with another Pride Month episode. This week we are covering Mark Russell's extraordinary 2018 miniseries Exit, Stage Left!: The Snagglepuss Chronicles that sees the effete pink lion turned Tennessee Williams-esque playwright drinking at the Stonewall and battling HUAC. We also talk Snagglepuss (and Hanna Barbara's origins), the character's first animated appearances and what else we want to see from DC's Hanna Barbara Beyond universe.
from Exit, Stage Left!: The Snagglepuss Chronicles (2018 Hanna Barbera / DC Comics) Before you exit stage left, be sure to catch this week's Snagglepuss themed episode focusing on Mark Russell and Mike Feehan's remarkable 2018 miniseries. We talk the history of Snagglepuss & Hanna Barbera cartoons, Mark Russell's amazing catalogue of work, Mike Feehan's striking art, the links between this comic and the recent tv miniseries Fellow Travelers, why DC is so good at exploring their characters and multiple ways, the possible Jim Parson future of Snagglepuss and more. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Wolverine was gay (and an exile from another world named Howlett who was boyfriends with Hercules)? | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:05:49 | |
Happy Pride Month, Bub! After many X-Men episodes we are finally focusing on the most famous X-Man of all: Wolverine! We romp through many multiverses and meet Howlett, a gay version of Wolverine who is in a relationship with Hercules. We start by covering Wolverine's legendary first appearance in The Incredible Hulk before tackling Howlett's debut across multiple Greg Pak scripted books that see him team up with Cyclops, Dazzler, a teenage Nightcrawler battling many evil Xaviers. Plus we talk if we will see a gay Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie and why we have never seen Howlett again.
from Astonishing X-Men #44+ and X-Treme X-Men #1+ (2011 Marvel Comics) The claws are out as we finally cover the legendary Wolverine and specifically, his gay multiversal counterpart. We give a history of Wolverine on the page and behind the scenes and talk his first appearance opposite The Hulk. Then we jump into a nearly 20 issue run from the mind of Greg Pak and others that sees Howlett, the gay Wolverine, reunite with his partner Hercules, partner with the 616 Cyclops and Dazzler and battle countless evil Xaviers across the old west, steampunk gods, dinosaurs and more. Plus we talk why we want Wolverine to be more of a Spike then an Angel, why Howlett has never returned and what we might expect from Hugh Jackman's last (?) appearance. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Furiosa (of Mad Max) barely appeared in a comic of her own name (but remained the best character ever)? Plus what is Mad Max canon + NO SPOILERS for Furiosa! | 20 May 2024 | 00:57:48 | |
Put the pedal to the metal and join us as we explore the world of Mad Max in comics and on screen! We talk about George Miller's one of a kind film series especially Fury Road before exploring the Mad Max: Fury Road comic book series that shows the origin stories for Nux and Immortan Joe plus prequel stories for Max and our featured character, Furiosa. We also speculate on what other stories we want to see from this universe in light of the new Furiosa film!
from Mad Max Fury Road - Furiosa #1 (DC Comics 2015) Grab your guzzoline and join us as we head to the post-apocalyptic world of George Miller's Mad Max on screen and in film (and video games!). We tell an (abbreviated) history of the franchise before discussing the 4-issue Fury Road comic book series (plus the collected addition only fifth story) that goes deeper into backstories for War Boy Nox, despot villain Immortan Joe, reluctant hero Max and the mysterious Furiosa who is getting her own film! We also speculate on why there haven't been more Mad Max comics and where else we'd like to see this franchise go. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Deadpool was Frank-N-Furter in the Rocky Horror Picture Show (and was also in the Breakfast Club with Peter Parker aka Spider-Man)? | 06 May 2024 | 00:47:57 | |
Jump into the deep end of the (dead) pool with us as we dive into (get it?) the many multiverses of Wade Wilson aka Deadpool! We start by talking Deadpool's history in comics before chatting about Avenging Spider-Man #12-13 from Kevin Shinick and Aaron Kuder that sees the Merc with a Mouth and Spider-Man tangling Hyno Hustler in dreams within dreams including takes on The Breakfast Club and The Rocky Horror Show! We wrap up by talking exceptions for Deadpool & Wolverine and what other parodies we want to see Wade take on.
from Avenging Spider-Man #12-13 (Marvel Comics 2012) This one is a silly one! As we await the release of Deadpool and Wolverine, we return to Deadpool for the second time (and the first time in three years) to talk his origin story, his connections to Harley Quinn, his presence at Comic Con, why he is a gateway character for teens and so much more. We also see Deadpool become both Judd Nelson and Tim Curry in some wacky dream sequences as Deadpool tangles with Spider-Man in hypnosis inspired dream sequences. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Rogue and Gambit of the X-Men revealed the greatest secrets of the Marvel Universe from Mister Sinister? | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:59:45 | |
After many X-Men episodes, we finally do deep dive into everyone's favorite cajun: Gambit! We start by talking the debut issues for both Gambit and the twisted villain Mr. Sinister with whom Remy shares a dark secret. The secrets keep coming in the 90s aftermath of Age of Apocalypse that sees a fracture between Gambit and Rogue. For this week's alternate universe we look at a What If that sees Gambit, Rogue and Sinister battle it out to one heck of a twist ending! We end by looking at the the wedding of Colossus & Kitty, how it affected Remy & Rogue and wonder what is next for the couple on the current run of X-Men 97. It's a stacked deck!
from What If Volume #2 Issue #100 It's a MEGA X-Men episode focused on Mr. Sinister, Rogue and especially the mysterious card slinger Gambit. We review books by an all-star list of creators including Chris Claremont, Ivan Velez, Jr., Klaus Janson, Jim Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Scott Lobdell, David Marquez, Marc Silvestri, Fabian Nicieza, Andy Kubert, and more including Sinister and Gambit's first appearances, the length 90s "Gambit has a secret" saga to how Gambit and Rogue's relationship has evolved in the 21st century. Plus, Guido talks about some recent grail pickups and we continue to share our love for X-Men 97. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Pinky and The Brain tried to be comic book superheroes and low-budget horror movie directors to take over the world? | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:52:31 | |
What are we going to do on this episode? The same thing we do every episode: Host a comic book podcast and try to take over the world! Yes, we talk everyone's favorite megalomaniac mice as we discuss Pinky & The Brain on TV and in comics. We start with the duo's debut on The Animaniacs before talking their solo TV debut. We head to the world of comics that see P&B become superheroes in their debut issue and later riff on Ed Wood and Plan 9 From Outer Space. We wrap up by talking Pinky and the Brains 2020s (brief) comeback and why there needs to be more mice in the future. Eegads! You won't want to miss it.
from Pinky & The Brain #1 and #6 Narf! We head back to the 1990s by talking the would be world conquerors Pinky and The Brain! We give a short history on both Pinky and the Brain and the creation of The Animaniacs from Tiny Toons to Steven Spielberg. We talk the histories of Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarch too, the iconic voices behind the duo and many, many other animated characters from TMNT to The Critic. After talking P&B on TV, we head to the world of comics with parodies of superheroes and 50s sci-fi movies. We wrap up by talking the return of Pinky and The Brain on the 2020s Animaniacs sequel and why we want to see more mouse adventures soon. All this plus The Honeymooners, Ed Wood, The Brain in drag, Yakko's World, and much more. Reading / Watch List:
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| What if Wonder Woman and Ororo Monroe (Storm of the X-Men) were amalgamated to become Amazon? (from Amalgam Comics / Marvel & DC) | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:51:07 | |
Grab your magic girdle, it's getting stormy out! This week, we return to the world of Amalgam comics to discuss the Wonder Woman and Storm mashup that is Amazon! After some quick backstory on both WW and Storm, we talk Wonder Woman's reboot courtesy George Perez and company in 1987 before diving into John Byrne's Amazon #1. We continue to follow Amazon as she teams up with the JLX (the JLA meets the X-Men) as the team battles Fing Fang Flame in a one-off issue from Christopher Priest and Oscar Jimenez. We also talk the future of amalgam and Amazon as a character and who else we would combine Wonder Woman or Storm with.
We are thrilled to be back in the world of Amalgam Comics as we discuss Amazon - the mashup of DC's Wonder Woman and Marvel's Storm. We head back to 1987 to talk Wonder Woman's big reboot before touching on what makes Storm such an amazing character. After some background history on Amalgam Comics, we talk some of Amazon's appearances in her own book and teaming up with the JLA meets X-Men team, the JLX. We wrap up by pondering Amazon and Amalgam's future and why Storm is a hard character to pair with. Plus, some thoughts on X-Men 97! Reading / Watch List:
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