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Ilya Salkind is one of the movie's executive producers that started the superhero genre. Superman: The Movie in 1978 taught audiences that you can believe a man can fly. Salkind's father Alexander acquired the rights to make the movie, and its sequels, Superman II and Superman III. He also exec-produced 1984's Supergirl starring Helen Slater. In this episode, Salkind gives an in-depth conversation about making those movies. He discussed casting Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and the legendary Marlon Brando. He also revealed that there was a draft of a never-made Superman V. Entitled Superman Reborn, this script was performed recently as a stage reading, the audio of which will be featured in next week's podcast episode. Salkind explains how the idea of doing the reading came to be, and how he uncovered the draft of Superman Reborn. Proceeds from the reading went to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. See the stage reading here: https://youtu.be/urF2GcPhUFA?si=y-ALRvWhpt77Q-Rz

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024-2025 Star Wars release "Skeleton Crew" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Skeleton Crew is the latest entry in the Star Wars universe. It is an 8-episode series streaming on Disney+. Set five years after Return of the Jedi and the same era as the Mandalorian, Ashoka, and Boba Fett shows, it involves a group of four children who accidentally stowaway on a spaceship and leave home. The series is about their journey to come back home, and the plot evolves from there. Jude Law stars in the series with Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, and Nick Frost and is created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford. Watts recently directed the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man trilogy. Filmmaker, owner of the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California, and Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast. They discuss the charm of this series while the stakes of the plot are not as dire as other entries in the Star Wars timeline. The wildfires in southern California have been devastating. To donate to the American Red Cross go to https://www.redcross.org/ or from your phone via text by messaging "REDCROSS" to 90999.

This is a new adaptation of the classic 1986 comic book, so while the plot points of this film are openly discussed, it can hardly be called SPOILERS. Watchmen Chapter 2 is the second half of the animated adaptation of the classic 1986 comic book series. It picks up directly where Chapter 1 ended. Brandon Vietti directed both Chapters and is making his third appearance on the podcast. In this episode, Vietti discusses specific changes he made to the story based on original ideas and influence from the 2009 Zack Snyder film. He also addresses potential viewers who saw the 2019 HBO/MAX series Watchmen and may consider this film to be a prequel. Vietti also addresses the projects he's worked on that he's most known for. Watchmen Chapter 2 is out on digital and on Blu-Ray/DVD.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Studios release "What If?...., Season 3" or do not mind hearing key plot points. What If? is an animated series produced by Marvel Animation and streamed on Disney+. It features Oatu the Watcher, who shows the various universes in the Marvel multiverse. The series consists of eight episodes and concludes a storyline that began in Season 1. This podcast covered the first two seasons of the show. Season one was reviewed on Episode 257 and season two was Episode 370. Eddie Pence, a Hall of Justice regular who is also a stand-up comedian and co-host of many podcasts, joins the show to discuss season three. In this episode, they go over how this season was variations of Marvel characters from disappointing movies. The plots seem more outlandish than the previous two seasons, and it seems that the season is highlighting Marvel's recent “slump.”

Just like the classic 1966 Batman TV show, the Burt Ward interview is a two-parter! This episode is a continuation of Episode 406 and picks up where that episode ended. Burt Ward played Robin/Dick Grayson in the 1966 Batman TV series, alongside the late Adam West in the famed television series that became the #1 rated TV Show in the world. He later became a hero of a different sort, creating and operating with his wife, Tracy, Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, the world's largest giant breed dog rescue during the last 30 years, saving more than 15,500 dogs and hundreds of cats, finding each one a safe, forever home. He also has created with Tracy Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Pet Food and Gentle Giants Special Feeding and Care program for dogs and cats that has them living as long as 30 plus healthy, active years with a wonderful quality of life. In this episode, Ward discusses the process of filming Batman and Batman: The Movie. He also talked extensively about the years after Batman and discussed reprising the role in Legends of the Superheroes, and the two animated features based on the show. “Return of the Caped Crusaders” and “Batman vs. Two-Face,” as well as his cameo in the 2019 DC Crossover “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” He also discussed the life and legacy of the late Adam West. He spoke about his relationship with West, and how that friendship endured until the latter's passing. He also details his passion for animals. Finally, Ward discusses the legacy of the Batman TV show in the evolution of the superhero genre.

"Holy Podcast Batman!" Superhero icon Burt Ward played Robin/Dick Grayson in the 1966 Batman TV series, alongside the late Adam West. He was an aspiring young actor at UCLA whose first acting interview landed him the role of Robin the Boy Wonder in the famed television series that became the #1 rated TV Show in the world. He later became a hero of a different sort, creating and operating with his wife, Tracy, Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, the world's largest giant breed dog rescue during the last 30 years, saving more than 15,500 dogs and hundreds of cats, finding everyone a safe, forever home. He also has created with Tracy Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Pet Food and Gentle Giants Special Feeding and Care program for dogs and cats that has them living as long as 30 plus healthy, active years with a wonderful quality of life. In this episode, Ward explains in wonderful detail his passion for animals. He also discussed how he met Adam West, and how the fame from being Robin enhanced his life. He also talked about his relationship with West, and how that friendship endured until the latter's passing.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Warner Bros./DC Comics HBO release "The Penguin" or do not mind hearing key plot points. The Penguin is a direct spinoff of the 2022 film “The Batman.” Oz Cobb plays a small role in an interrogation scene in the film. In this 8-part series, Oz's backstory is explored and a plot involving him unfolds. The Penguin is played in both the film and show by Colin Farrell, using extensive prosthetic makeup. Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O'Connell, Clancy Brown, Carmen Ejogo, and others round out an extensive cast. The story takes place shortly after the events of the Batman. Raymond Padilla makes his debut on the podcast to review this episode. Padilla is the founder of RPAD.TV and has written for Forbes, Games Radar, PC Magazine, Xbox Nation, CNet, and countless others. In this episode, Padilla talks about the incredible performances that make up the show, and the shocking plot twists that make up the show. They talk about the storylines and how they could tie into a sequel to the Batman.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel release "Agatha All Along" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Agatha All Along is a direct follow-up to the 2020 Marvel release "Wandavision." It stars Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness, the primary villain in Wandavision. It takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but is released under the banner Marvel Television. Longtime writer and podcaster Jenna Anderson makes her debut on the podcast by reviewing this series. Anderson is taking part in a new podcast venture entitled Phase Hero, in which she joins three friends to bring their unique perspectives and passion for superhero culture to weekly discussions. In this episode, Jenna explains what worked in Agatha All Along, and what the impact of its storyline is in the bigger MCU. She discusses the incredible casting and unique twists that tie into the bigger Marvel picture and many callbacks to Wandavision. Follow Jenna on social media @heyitsjennalynn.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Sony/Marvel release "Venom: The Last Dance" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Venom: The Last Dance is the 3rd movie in the Venom franchise, adjacent to the Spider-Man movie lore. Venom was a huge hit in 2018, and this movie tells the story of Eddie Brock and his symbiote who are on the run and being chased by an alien menace with ties to the symbiotes. Veteran guest on the podcast Marshall Harris joined the show to discuss this latest film. The discussion stems from the issues with this story, and how questionable the direction it takes throughout the film. Also covered is the original comics history of Venom, and how it ties into Spider-Man, focusing on the future of Tom Holland's character. Speculation as to what role Venom will have in future Marvel and Sony projects.

Iconic voice actors Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt joined the show to discuss their newest venture. They co-wrote a graphic novel, entitled, “Topsy McGee and the Scarab of Solomon.” Platt has provided voices for dozens of English-language versions of Japanese anime films, television series, and video games including Naruto, Rave Master, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Lowenthal is a voice actor also known for his work in cartoons, anime, and video games, including Ben 10, Naruto, and Peter Parker/Spider-Man. He voiced young Superman in the 2006 DC series Legion of Superheroes. In this episode, the married couple discussed the creation of their graphic novel, and what they took from their voice acting that helped them design the story. They also talk about the current state of superhero animation, and how streaming has impacted the way fans consume media. They also talk about how an American viewer can introduce themselves to anime, which is more available with streaming services. Get Topsy McGee and the Scarab of Solomon here: https://a.co/d/i6ZP8iL.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Warner Bros./DC Comics release " Joker: Folie à Deux" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Joker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to the 2019 film Joker. It stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, Lady Gaga as Harleen "Lee" Quinzel, and was directed by Todd Phillips. The film takes place directly after the events of the first Joker film. Arthur Fleck is set to stand trial for murders he committed in the first movie. The film is promoted as a musical and features performances from Lady Gaga and Phoenix. Syracuse University Professor Kendall R. Phillips rejoins the podcast to review the Joker sequel. As someone who really understood and applauded the first film, Joker: Folie à Deux misses its mark. He explains what worked in the first movie that didn't carry through to this movie.

Acclaimed actor and voice actor Diedrich Bader returns to the podcast to commemorate the show's 400th episode. Bader was a guest on Episode 177 while promoting the animated film Superman: Red Son. Bader is in the midst of an accomplished career both as an on-screen performer and a voice actor. Most notably, Bader starred in the Drew Carey Show, American Housewife, and Outsourced. Recently, he appeared in the recently completed show Better Things. In animation, Bader is widely known as Batman from both the classic “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” and more recently “Harley Quinn.” He has also been in Masters of the Universe, Transformers, The Zeta Project, and countless others. Most recently he is playing Harvey Dent/Two-Face in the new animated Batman series, “Batman: Caped Crusader.” In this episode, Bader talks about the state of the superhero genre. He also comments on the difference in Batman characters in Harley Quinn as opposed to Brave and the Bold. He also commented on the fact that this podcast has 400 episodes.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Hasbro/Paramount release "Transformers One " or do not mind hearing key plot points. Transformers One is an animated feature based on Hasbro's Transformers Toy Line. It is set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Transformers and depicts the origins and early relationship of Optimus Prime and Megatron. It is not specific to any movie or TV series continuity, but rather the franchise as a whole. It stars Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. The story depicts Orion Pax and his miner friend D-16. Through a series of events both characters evolve into the Autobot and Decepticon leaders. Anthony Brucale hosts a Transformers fan site and hosts a popular Transformers podcast. His work can be found at TFU.info and includes articles and podcasts. In this episode, Brucale joins the review of this release, and compares it to previous Transformers stories. He also discusses the film's place in the timeline of the franchise.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Netflix release "The Umbrella Academy (Season 4) " or do not mind hearing key plot points. The Umbrella Academy is based on a Dark Horse comic book of the same name. The premise of the comic and show revolves around 43 women spontaneously giving birth to a child without showing any signs of pregnancy before labor. Sir Reginald Hargreaves adopts seven of the children who have special powers. He trains them and names them the Umbrella Academy and they are put to work fighting crime. After Season 3, they split up, lose their powers, and begin separate non-crime fighting lives. An event known as the Cleanse forces the group to band together for Season 4. Noted reporter, critic, and podcaster Swara Salih rejoins the show to discuss Season 4. In this episode, they review the storyline behind Season 4 and how it ties up the plot points for the series finale. Salih also addresses the difference between the excitement brought forth from the first three seasons, and how this shorter season differs.

If you are a fan of the superhero genre (and if you are listening to this podcast you might be), you have most likely seen Tiffany Smith either acting or hosting a genre-centric show. She was a host of DC Universe's "DC Daily," The CW's Fan Talk: The Flash and Fan Feast, AMC's Geeking Out (alongside Kevin Smith and Greg Grunberg), Fandango's Movie 3-Some, and IGN's Live at San Diego Comic-Con coverage for Disney XD. As an actor, she's been in countless shows and movies including The CW's Supernatural, The CW's Jane The Virgin, Netflix's Masters of the Universe – Revelation/Revolution, and much more. She appeared in Marc Bernardin's short film Splinter, and is set to star in the follow-up feature film “Deepest, Darkest.” She is also the voice director and star of a dramatic podcast entitled “Curious Matter Anthology,” which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-matter-anthology/id1483545385. That link for Deepest Darkest can be found here: http://kck.st/3YZVeaO.

Marc Bernardin is the co-host of a popular podcast with filmmaker Kevin Smith entitled “Fatman Beyond.” He spent 13 years as a journalist for Entertainment Weekly and worked for other publications before and after. He then boldly transitioned from covering the entertainment industry to being part of it. He is now a TV/film/comic book writer who has written on shows such as Castle Rock, Treadstone, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and many more. In 2023, he released his first short film, Splinter. His appearance on the Hall of Justice coincides with a new fundraising project to raise money to make a feature-length film entitled “Deepest, Darkest,” which takes place in the “Splinter-Universe.” In this episode, Bernardin explains the evolution of his entertainment career, and how he got connected with Smith to do their podcast. He also discussed some key topics in the superhero genre including superhero fatigue, criticizing story, and when political issues intercede with superhero content. Bernardin has launched a Kickstarter to raise funds for Deepest, Darkest. That link can be found here: http://kck.st/3YZVeaO.

Acclaimed television and film writer Ken Levine has had a successful writing career that consisted of Cheers, Frasier, M*A*S*H, Everybody Loves Raymond, and countless others. He is also an accomplished Major League baseball announcer. He shared an Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy award in 1983 for his work on Cheers. He recently stopped producing his own podcast, Hollywood and Levine, and his own blog. In this episode, Levine talks about getting his start in a golden age of television. He discussed at length his work on Cheers and Frasier. Furthermore, he comments on the transition from network television to streaming services and how smaller episode totals are a challenge for writers. As for his baseball experience, that conversation will be continued on a future episode of a podcast called Sports with Friends.

This is a new adaptation of the classic 1986 comic book, so while the plot points of this film are openly discussed, it can hardly be called SPOILERS. Watchmen Chapter 1 is DC's newest full-length animated film, kicking off a two-part adaptation of the acclaimed 1986 Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons comic book. The movie was directed by Brandon Vietti, who joined this episode to discuss Watchmen Chapter 1. Vietti is a longtime DC animator known for his work on Young Justice, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Batman: Under the Red Hood. In this episode, Vietti discusses the process for adapting the storyline. He also discusses the other media adaptations, including a 2008 Motion Comic, the 2009 live-action Zack Snyder film, and the 2019 HBO Watchmen sequel/spin-off series. For Watchmen, Vietti had to walk a difficult line, staying faithful to the comic while making the story work in an animated format. Watchmen Chapter 1 is out on digital and will be released on Blu-Ray/DVD.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 WBD/DC Universe release "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3 is the newest WBD/DC Universe release and the first of a trilogy that concludes the “Tomorrowverse” cluster of films. That continuity began in 2020 with Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Crisis is based on the 1985-1986 epic crossover from DC Comics. It is not to be confused with the Crisis crossover in the “Arrowverse” that aired on the CW. All three films were written by Jim Krieg, who joined the show. He's agreed to review all three parts here on the podcast. In this episode, Krieg talks about the conclusion of the epic trilogy. He also talked about the cameos and the differences in the conclusion from the original source material. He also talks about the future of DC animation regarding the new DC Studios.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Studios' release “Deadpool & Wolverine” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Deadpool & Wolverine is the 3rd installment in the Deadpool franchise. It is the first Deadpool movie to take place after Disney bought 20th Century Fox. Technically it is the first Deadpool movie to take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine after playing the character in eight previous X-Men-centric films. This is a spoiler-heavy podcast. The film's plot is rather simple (Deadpool and Wolverine have to save the world). However, what version of Wolverine this is and what universe this takes place in are all secrets revealed in the film. There are countless cameos, and the podcast covers most if not all of them. Comedian and podcaster Eddie Pence rejoins the show to review Deadpool & Wolverine. In this episode, they discuss the hilarity of the film. Pence also comments on recent news of Robert Downey Jr. being cast as Dr. Doom, and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Amazon Prime release “The Boys, Season Four” or do not mind hearing key plot points. This season continues the battle of individuals vs. superheroes in the Boys Universe. This year picks up after the first three seasons and the spinoffs, including last year's “Gen V.” Homelander, Starlight, and The Deep welcome in new heroes and antagonists. Veteran Hall of Justice podcaster and longtime sportscaster Marshall Harris rejoins the show. The theme of the review deals with the political issues brought up by the writing, and how different it was from past seasons. Still, they go through many character arcs, with agreements and disagreements.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Lucasfilm release "Star Wars: The Acolyte” or do not mind hearing key plot points. The Acolyte takes place 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace. It involves a mystery about some Jedi who were killed. Meet new characters Sol, Osha, Mae, Yord, Vernestra, and others. Their investigation leads to a new sinister plot with new dark enemies. How this series ties into the Star Wars timeline is perhaps its biggest question mark. In this episode, Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg returns to discuss the many questions that this series reveals as opposed to very few answers. They discuss storytelling choices that add to the mystery. They also discuss the future of this series and its timeline.

This episode was recorded live at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024. Fabrice Sapolsky is the CEO & Publisher of Fairsquare Comics LLC. He is mostly known to general audiences as the co-creator/co-writer of Spider-Man Noir for Marvel Comics (with David Hine). Through his 25+ years in publishing, Fabrice served as Editor and packager for multiple companies in France and the US including Albin Michel, Heavy Metal, Panini to Jungle Comics, DC Comics, Humanoids, Tapestry Productions, and Ablaze Comics. As a comic book creator, he released five creator-owned graphic novels in the last five years including fan favorites Intertwined, One-Hit Wonder, and Lady-Bird. In this episode, Sapolsky explained the challenges new technology brings to the publishing industry. He explains the difference between creating a character for Marvel vs. his own creations, and the marketing needed to get those characters seen. Sapolsky is also a massive Prince fan, and the end of this episode focuses on all things Purple. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hallofjustice and get on your way to being your best self.

Jay Wolff was born on September 11, 1932. He was 44 years old in 1977 when Star Wars came out in theaters. Since then, he developed a passion for the franchise that has lasted until this day. After Return of the Jedi came out in 1983, Jay immersed himself in the Expanded Universe. Then, when he was 66 years old, The Phantom Menace came out. When Lucasfilm was sold to Disney, a plethora of Star Wars projects came out. Jay is up to date and is currently (at the time of this episode's release) watching The Acolyte. Jay is Seth's cousin and joined the show to discuss his unique perspective on the Star Wars Universe. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hallofjustice and get on your way to being your best self.

The iconic Batman: The Animated Series is considered the gold standard in superhero storytelling. Many consider that iteration of The Dark Knight to be the best version among comics and movies. Kevin Altieri was a storyboard artist and director on numerous episodes of the classic show. Altieri also worked on the classic Batman: Mask of the Phantasm animated movie. His career also includes The Spectacular Spider-Man, Transformers: Rescue Bots, Stripperella, GI Joe: Renegades, and more. In this episode, Altieri takes a deep dive into what made the animated series so incredible, and how it has stood the test of time. He also handpicks some favorite episodes and detailed his favorite moments from Phantasm. This episode was recorded at the Garden State Comics Fest in Morristown, New Jersey. The episode also features audio from the recently released trailer for a new Bruce Timm-centric animated Batman show, Batman: Caped Crusader.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Amazon Prime release “Gen V” or do not mind hearing key plot points. The hit TV series “The Boys” has its Season 4 premiere on the day this podcast is released, June 13, 2024. In October 2023, Amazon Prime Video released a spin-off series, entitled “Gen V.” This episode reviews Gen V while previewing season 4 of The Boys. Gen V tells the story based on The Boys comic book story arc "We Gotta Go Now" by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Ennis was featured on this podcast in Episode 375. It takes place in The Boys universe and deals with a superhero school and its students. Veteran sportscaster and Hall of Justice regular Marshall Harris rejoins the show to discuss Gen V and give his thoughts on what to expect in The Boys Season 4. They also discuss the recent news that Season 5 will be the end of the Boys, while spinoffs may continue. Use code HALLOFJUSTICE at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/HALLOFJUSTICE.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men '97” or do not mind hearing key plot points. X-Men '97 is the continuation of the original animated series X-Men. It “takes place” shortly after the events of the original series finale. This is the 3rd podcast in three weeks to focus on this Marvel series. The X-Men are dealing with the fallout from the apparent “death” of their leader, Professor Charles Xavier. Many of the original voice cast are brought back for this show, with notable exceptions. Longtime comic and X-Men fan and sportscaster Robin Lundberg makes his second appearance on the show. While the series is overwhelmingly praised, there are certain debates about plot choices discussed in this episode. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hallofjustice and get on your way to being your best self.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men '97” or do not mind hearing key plot points. X-Men '97 is the highest-rated Marvel series on Rotten Tomatoes to date. Gui Agustini is a Brazilian actor who was cast as Roberto da Costa in X-Men '97. Agustini joined the podcast to discuss his being cast as Roberto and the reaction from the fans since the show's release. Agustini also discussed his interactions with the legacy X-Men voice actors, who were in the original series that X-Men '97 is based on. He discussed both positive and negative feedback that he received on social media after the show came out, dealing with his not being of the same ethnic origin as Roberto.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Marvel Animation/Disney+ release "X-Men ‘97” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Chris Britton played Mr. Sinister during the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series and the current continuation series X-Men '97. The classically trained Canadian actor tells the story of how he came into the role initially in the 90s as well as the process of re-auditioning for this new series. Britton explains what Sinister has meant to him and his career, and his experience with fans at various comic-cons around the world. He also comments on the new show with opinions on plot decisions.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Lucasfilm release "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Tales of the Empire is a 6-part mini-series. It is technically Season 2 of the anthology series Tales of the Jedi. The first three episodes tell the backstory of Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth. The second half of the episodes focuses on former Jedi Barriss Offee. Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast to discuss the latest offering. In this episode, they discuss the differences between the characters' relevance in Empire as opposed to Tales of the Jedi. They also discuss what this series' impact is in the Star Wars saga. Use code HALLOFJUSTICE at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/HALLOFJUSTICE.

James Arnold Taylor's versatile vocal range has given him success in every facet of the voice-over industry. His voice is heard all over the world daily and you would never know it's just one person. James's most notable credits are: Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012), Johnny from Johnny Test (2005), Green Arrow from Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008), Harry Osborn from The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008). This episode was recorded at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024. Taylor discusses his range from Kenobi to Fred Flintstone. He also was a producer on Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg's fan film “Summer '78.” JC chimes in and tells the story of how that came to be. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hallofjustice and get on your way to being your best self.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Lucasfilm release "Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Season 3)” or do not mind hearing key plot points. The Bad Batch is a spinoff of the animated series The Clone Wars and takes place shortly after the events of Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Season 3 was the final season and was completed on May 1, 2024. It stars Dee Bradley Baker as all the clones, including all the male members of the Bad Batch. Michelle Ang voices Omega. Dave Filoni created the show. Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast to discuss how compelling this series is despite it being about characters that previously had no ties to the Star Wars saga. Their adventure impacts other stories, and Reifenberg breaks it all down.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 WBD/DC Universe release "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 2" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 1 is the newest WBD/DC Universe release and the first of a trilogy that concludes the “Tomorrowverse” cluster of films. That continuity began in 2020 with Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Crisis is based on the 1985-1986 epic crossover from DC Comics. It is not to be confused with the Crisis crossover in the “Arrowverse” that aired on the CW. All three films were written by Jim Krieg, who joined the show. He's agreed to review all three parts here on the podcast. In this episode, Krieg talks about the need for proper backstories for Supergirl, Psycho Pirate, and the Monitor. He also discussed how Part 2 is a bridge between 1 and 3, and how tied into each other the films are.

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen Season 2 of the Amazon Prime animated series “Invincible” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Invincible is an animated series based on the comic book of the same name. It's created by Robert Kirkman and airs on Amazon Prime. Season 2 begins with the aftermath of the cataclysmic events of Season 1. Mark Grayson (Invincible) deals with the apparent loss of his father and tries to navigate college and social life as well as being a superhero. Acclaimed sportscaster Robin Lundberg, a longtime comic-book genre fan, joins the show to review Season 2. Use code HALLOFJUSTICE at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/HALLOFJUSTICE

Lenny Jacobson played Wayne Cobb in the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind. He joined the podcast after a mutual friend found out that Seth was a big fan of the show. He also played Gordo in the reboot CW series Frequency, and Evan in the 2022 Max/DC series Peacemaker. He is also well known for his role in the Comedy Central series Big Time in Hollywood, Florida. In this episode, Jacobson discusses his career path and the various Hall of Justice-adjacent projects he has been involved in. He also discussed how For All Mankind grew in popularity after Season 1, and that show's multiple plot twists and character arcs.

The newest Marvel Studios series is an animated series called X-Men '97. It continues the now iconic X-Men: The Animated Series from the 1990s. X-Men '97 has premiered on Disney+ to much fanfare, and fans are coming out on social media to announce their love for the original series. Larry F. Houston was a producer/director on X-Men. He is a consultant on X-Men '97. He is on the podcast discussing both the original and new show. Houston's career spans decades in animation. His credits include GI Joe, Fantastic Four, He-Man, and more. In this episode, Houston explains his reaction to the adoration for the new show, and how Disney+ has impacted viewership of the original show. He discusses how the original creators were brought in to help with the new show, and how loyal both series have been to the original comic book source material.

Iconic comic book creator Garth Ennis joined the show. Best known for his work on The Punisher, creating The Boys, Hitman, and Preacher. Ennis has a new project involving a classic character of his, a Director's Cut Edition of 'Marjorie Finnegan, Temporal Criminal' Series. Ennis is returning to the much-beloved, epic time travel adventure that debuted in 2021 - this time, with a brand-new Marjorie story, never-before-seen back matter, and rare materials from Garth's archives. Plus, there is an exciting full range of backer offerings, which includes everything from obtaining a soft or hard cover of the title once it's published, to joining Garth and Axel for a virtual drink and chatting about the series, to becoming immortal and having Garth draw you into the new Marjorie story. In this episode, Ennis discusses his best known work. He explains his relationship with creator-owned characters such as The Boys, while maintaining a healthy relationship in a work-for-hire function for Marvel with the Punisher. He also weighs in on the current state of the comics industry, and its relationship to TV/film. More information can be found on the Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3T0zVl7.

This episode is a continuation of last week. Mike Carlin recently completed his run as DC Entertainment's Creative Director of Animation. There, he oversaw the creation of dozens of DC animated films. The conversation about those films, including one based on the “New 52” (also known as the “Tucker-Verse”). The conversation ranges from what films worked, and what the guidelines were from the parent company Warner Bros. and DC Comics. The beginning of this episode also features a preview of next week's show with comic book writer Garth Ennis. His newest project involves a Kickstarter which Ennis explains in the first few minutes of the podcast. More info can be found here: http://kck.st/3T0zVl7.

Mike Carlin returns to the show after his first appearance a few months ago (Episode 365). In that episode, Carlin spoke about his run at DC Comics as the group editor for the Superman comic books. Later in his career, he became DC Entertainment's Creative Director of Animation. While the first episode focused on comics and specifically the Death of Superman storyline, this episode covers his transition to animation. Then, he assesses the many films that he worked on in varying degrees. Beginning with Batman – Year One to the current release Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Carlin was a part of it all and has insight into those films and shows.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the NBC Revival Series “Quantum Leap” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Quantum Leap is a continuation of the 1980s series that starred Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. The revival series stars Raymond Lee as the new lead character Dr. Ben Song, along with Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park, Nanrisa Lee, and Ernie Hudson. In this storyline, Thirty years have passed since Dr. Sam Beckett vanished into the Quantum Leap accelerator. The Quantum Leap project has been restarted with a new team trying to piece together the mysteries behind Beckett and his machine. Ben Song steps into that accelerator. The revival series just completed its second season. Sweeny Murti of MLB.COM, a noted fan of the original series, came on Episode 303 to discuss the original series. He rejoined the podcast to discuss Season 2. He discussed the storylines of the series, and how they reflect the themes of the original show. Seth and Sweeny pontificate on possible storylines for a third season, which at the time of this podcast's release, has not been confirmed.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Sony/Marvel “Madame Web” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Madame Web is the latest entry into the Sony Spider-Man adjacent series that includes Venom and Morbius. It stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, who has superhuman psychic abilities. It also stars Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, and Emma Roberts. Journalist/Podcaster Swara Saleh returns to the podcast to review this film. In this episode, they talk about this disjointed yet watchable film. They discuss their knowledge of Madam Web from the 90's Spider-Man Animated Series, and how that character was essential to the Secret Wars storyline, Still, the film iteration of Madame Web is not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is heading towards a Secret Wars feature film.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Marvel Studios' "What If?” (Season 2) or do not mind hearing key plot points. What If? Season 2 is the follow-up to the 2021 release of Season 1. It stars Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher, who narrates the story. It features 9 stories in different worlds and are thus variations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While each episode is standalone, the story weaves together in a climactic finale. Stand-up comic Eddie Pence, who joined the podcast to review Season 1, returns for Season 2. In this episode, they discuss each season 2 chapter and compare it to the previous season. They also discuss the new trailer for “Deadpool and Wolverine” released during Super Bowl 58.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Netflix series "Masters of the Universe: Revolution" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Masters of the Universe: Revolution is the follow-up to 2021's MOTU: Revelation. That first series is an indirect sequel to the 1983-1985 Filmation series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.” While Revelation has 10 episodes, Revolution is only 5. It was created by Kevin Smith, who was a Hall of Justice guest on Episode 182. It stars Chris Wood as He-Man, Melissa Benoist as Teela, Mark Hamill as Skeletor, and Keith David as Hordak. Acclaimed voice actor Heath Martin makes his Hall of Justice debut to talk about the 2nd season (Revolution). In this episode, they talk about the storyline and how it is less controversial than Season 1. They also talk about changes in the cast, and how this storyline compared to the 2002 He-Man series on Cartoon Network.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 WBD/DC Universe release "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 1" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 1 is the newest WBD/DC Universe release and the first of a trilogy that concludes the “Tomorrowverse” cluster of films. That continuity began in 2020 with Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Crisis is based on the 1985-1986 epic crossover from DC Comics. It is not to be confused with the Crisis crossover in the “Arrowverse” that aired on the CW. All three films were written by Jim Krieg, who joined the show. He's been on previously to discuss his illustrious career (Ep. 253). In this episode, Krieg talks about adapting such a large storyline for the screen. He also talked about how the Tomorrowverse was mapped out from the very beginning, and the seeds were planted in the earlier films that led to this moment in the story.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen both seasons of the Amazon Prime Series “Reacher” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Reacher is an action/adventure series based on the Lee Childs novels of the same name. Alan Ritchson stars as Jack Reacher, a former U.S. Army military policeman with formidable strength, intellect, and abilities. He now lives as a drifter, traveling from town to town across the United States. In Season 1, he visits the (fictional) town of Margrave, Georgia and is arrested for murder. After he is freed, he teams up with two honest police officers, Oscar Finlay, and Roscoe Conklin, to investigate a local conspiracy involving corrupt lawmen, politicians, and a wealthy business tycoon and his son. In Season 2, Reacher is contacted by a former member of his defunct MP unit from New York City when one of their own is murdered under mysterious circumstances. He reassembles his old team to find the murderers and avenge their friend. Abe Gordon, a producer, and host at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, Georgia, joins the show to review both seasons. They discuss the difference between the show and the two Reacher films, and how they are based on well-received novels. They also discuss the travails of Ritchson who excels at the role of Jack Reacher.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Marvel Studios' Series “Echo” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Echo is a 5-episode mini-series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It takes place five months after the events of “Hawkeye,” which was reviewed in Episode 265 of this podcast. It involves Maya Lopez played by Alaqua Cox. As a result of what happened in Hawkeye, Maya is on the run and heads back to her hometown in Oklahoma where she reconnects with her family and her Native American roots and develops new abilities. She is pursued by the Kingpin, played by Vincent D'Onofrio, who reprises his role from both the Daredevil series and Hawkeye. Destiny Jackson of Deadline rejoins the show to review this series. In this episode, the review focuses on questions about the storyline, and questions about Maya's character development.

Longtime comic book writer and editor Mike Carlin joined the show to talk about his illustrious career. In 1986, he became group editor of the Superman comics. He oversaw the “Death of Superman” storyline and subsequent “Funeral For a Friend” and “Reign of the Supermen” stories as well. He went on to become DC Entertainment's Creative Director of Animation beginning in 2011. This episode focuses on his breaking into the comics industry and his run on the Superman titles. In this episode, Carlin explains the process of deciding how to kill the Man of Steel in the books, and the subsequent firestorm that was created in a pre-social media age. He also talked about how the comics industry has evolved as streaming services and films are inundated with superhero content.

Actor Nelson Lee made his first appearance on the podcast when he was guest-starring in Stargirl, playing the Dragon King. After that episode was recorded, Lee teased that he was working on something big and that he couldn't tell a soul. Fast forward to 2023 when the Star Wars series "Ahsoka" premiered on Disney+. Lee's "big project" was to play Hamato Xiono in the new series. Xiono's character originated in the Star Wars animated series Resistance. The big moment in Episode 7 of Ahsoka, is when Lee shares the screen with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, a two-time veteran of this podcast (Episodes 327 and 343). Paul Sun-Hyung Lee reprised his role as Carson Teva from the Mandalorian series and the mini-series Book of Boba Fett. That scene also features a Star Wars icon, but that story should be told by Nelson himself.

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery film “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” or do not mind hearing key plot points. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the sequel to Aquaman (2018), and the 15th film and final installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film was directed by James Wan and stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman, alongside Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, and Nicole Kidman. Marshall Harris, sports director at WBBM/CBS Chicago, rejoins the show to discuss the film, and its low expectations. They discuss the impact of the end of this “universe” and how it impacted the stroryline of this film. They also talk about the legal issues surrounding Amber Heard and how it changed the way she was portrayed in the movie. They also talk about the future of Jason Momoa in DC films, albeit not as Arthur Curry. Go to factormeals.com/hallofjustice50 and use code hallofjustice50 to get 50% off.

This episode is about the only holiday that would be discussed on the Hall of Justice podcast. Festivus, created in 1997 for the 9th season episode “The Strike” of the hit TV show Seinfeld, is a fictional holiday that has continued long past the show's run. In the fictional story, Festivus occurs on December 23. It includes a Festivus dinner, an unadorned aluminum Festivus pole, practices such as the "airing of grievances" and "feats of strength", and the labeling of easily explainable events as "Festivus miracles". The episode refers to it as "a Festivus for the rest of us". Longtime journalist Allen Salkin wrote the book “Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us” in 2005. Since then, he has been an authority on all things Festivus, and it is a Festivus miracle that he is on this episode. He has written for many publications including the New York Times and New York Post. He also is a part of the New Books Network. Follow Allen on social media @allensalkin.