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Absolute Green Arrow: I Need a Cork Board and Red String

Some comics entertain you.

Some comics make you think.

And then there's Absolute Green Arrow...

...the kind of comic that has you staring at the last page wondering if you need a detective's office, a cork board, and about thirty feet of red string just to keep up.

In this episode of The Comic Book Block, The Professor dives deep into Absolute Green Arrow, breaking down the biggest mysteries, hidden clues, shocking twists, and the growing conspiracy surrounding Oliver Queen's death. Every issue raises new questions, every suspect has something to hide, and just when you think you've figured it out... the story changes the game.

🏹 In this episode, we'll discuss:

• A complete breakdown of Absolute Green Arrow Issues #1–#3
• Why this feels more like True Detective than a traditional superhero comic
• Black Canary's incredible role as the series' lead investigator
• Oliver Queen's legacy—and why his absence drives every page
• The biggest suspects, theories, and unanswered questions
• Hidden details and Easter eggs you may have missed
• How the Absolute Universe completely reinvents Green Arrow
• Our favorite moments, funniest observations, and final verdict

Whether you're a longtime Green Arrow fan or just discovering the Absolute Universe, this episode explores why this series has become one of DC's boldest and most talked-about books.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains some spoilers for Absolute Green Arrow.

We want to hear your theories.

🏹 Who do you think is behind the Green Arrow murders?

🏹 Is Oliver Queen really dead?

🏹 Which clue do you think everyone else is overlooking?

Drop your theories in the comments—because at this point, everybody is a suspect.

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Everybody says they've got the next great comic book idea...

But Malcolm McFadden actually went out and built one.

This week, The Professor, Young O'Neil, and Mr. Rey welcome comic book creator, Founder & CEO of Sixfifteen Comics, Malcolm McFadden, to The Comic Book Block for a high-energy conversation about Subject Zero, the creative journey behind the series, and his live Kickstarter campaign.

From building an original comic universe and taking the leap into independent publishing to the hustle of crowdfunding and believing in your own vision, Malcolm shares what it really takes to turn "What if?" into "Read This."

If you love comics, indie creators, behind-the-scenes stories, and conversations with people bold enough to bet on themselves, then pull up to The Block.

 Featuring: Malcolm McFadden, Founder & CEO of Six Fifteen Comics
 Topic: Subject Zero
 Now Live on Kickstarter

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This week on Comic Book Block, The Professor, along with Young O'Neil and Mr. Rey, jumps into DC Next Level to find out if DC is finally giving the rest of its roster the spotlight—or if Batman just stepped out long enough for somebody else to borrow the cape.

We're talking:

• Is Zatanna quietly becoming DC's next superstar?
• Is Firestorm the best book nobody's talking about?
• Is Deadman weird...or brilliantly weird?
• Can Barbara Gordon prove she's more than just another Bat-Family member?
• Is Deathstroke still the most dangerous man in comics?
• And did Lobo just remind everybody why he's the Main Man?

We'll also look ahead at what's coming next, including Teen Titans, Legion of Super-Heroes, Doom Patrol, and the future of the DC Universe.

Whether you've been collecting comics since the spinner rack days or you're just starting your pull list, this episode is packed with laughs, comic knowledge, and the kind of conversations that only happen when real fans get together.

We celebrate the culture, debate the stories, and keep the conversation going—On the Block.

This week on The Comic Book Block, we're welcoming Mark Poulton and Alfred Paige On Da Block to discuss their exciting new Kickstarter crossover, Hostile Assets.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/koniwaves/gun-goth-x-footpath-hostile-assets/rewards

If you grew up loving big crossover events, larger-than-life characters, action-packed storytelling, and the excitement of discovering the next great indie comic crossover before everyone else, then you won't want to miss this episode of The Comic Book Block.

We're diving deep into the worlds of Gun Goth and Footpath, exploring how two creator-owned universes collide in a story packed with action, suspense, memorable characters, and the kind of comic book storytelling that reminds us why we fell in love with comics in the first place.

In this episode, we discuss:

🎨 The creation of Hostile Assets and how the crossover came together

💥 Why Gun Goth and Footpath were the perfect characters to unite

🔥 The impact of USAssassin, Blowtorch, Pinpoint, and Zero Face on the story

📚 The challenges of building and growing creator-owned comic universes

🚀 The Kickstarter campaign and what backers can expect

🎙️ The future of these characters and where their stories go next

Whether you're a longtime indie comics supporter or discovering these characters for the first time, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, creativity, and collaboration that fuels independent comics.About The Comic Book Block

The Comic Book Block is where comic creators, artists, writers, and fans come together to celebrate the stories, characters, and creators shaping the future of comics. From indie Kickstarter campaigns to industry veterans, we're bringing the best voices in comics On Da Block.

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On this episode of The Comic Book Block, we sit down with comic creator Marvin Wynn to explore the world of The Edge — a universe filled with enhanced humans, dangerous conspiracies, layered characters, and high-stakes action.

We talk about the creative process behind building an indie comic universe from the ground up, the challenges and rewards of independent storytelling, world-building, character creation, comic culture, conventions, and the passion that keeps creators pushing forward.

From funny comic-book conversations to powerful insights into creativity and perseverance, this episode celebrates the energy, imagination, and heart that make indie comics special.

If you love comics, storytelling, creativity, and hearing from creators building something original — this episode is for you.

Read! Collect! Support Indie!

https://www.theedgecomic.com/

This week on 🎤 The Comic Book Block Podcast, The Professor, Mr. Rey, and Young O’Neil step into the streets of Dakota City to break down one of the most revolutionary comic teams ever created — Blood Syndicate.

Before “gritty realism” became the industry standard…Milestone Media was already changing the game. Blood Syndicate wasn’t built on perfect teamwork or clean superhero ideals — it was built on survival, tension, power, and consequence.

In this episode, the we dive deep into:

🔥 Wise Son, Tech-9, Holocaust, Fade, Brickhouse & the rest of the Syndicate
🔥 Why Blood Syndicate hit differently from every other comic in the 90s
🔥 Milestone Media’s impact on comic culture
🔥 The legacy that still influences comics todaySo pull up, and join us ON DA BLOCK as we celebrate one of the most underrated comic book teams ever created.

📚 Read More Comics.
🛒 Collect More Comics.
🔥 Support Indie Comics.

In this episode of The Comic Book Block, we sit down with comic book creator E.A. Brown to talk about the journey behind Deathblade—from inspiration to execution, and everything in between.

This is more than just a conversation about comics. It’s about vision, persistence, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up in the indie space.

We dive into:

• How Deathblade was created and what makes it different  
• The mindset shift from fan to creator
• The creative process behind developing a story and universe  
• The importance of staying committed to your vision

• Why indie creators are shaping the future of comic culture                             

Whether you’re a comic book fan, an aspiring creator, or someone sitting on a vision—this episode is a reminder that every story starts with a decision to create. 

 Press play and step into the world of Deathblade.

Pull up to the block. Support indie. Build something real.  

https://skullvalleycomics.com/

Every now and then… you come across something special.
Not loud… not overhyped… just real.

And when it’s real?

You can feel it.

That’s what Six Fifteen Comics is.

This ain’t just a comic brand…
this is vision, discipline, and purpose all working together like they got somewhere IMPORTANT to be.

And Malcolm McFadden?

He’s not just creating stories…

 He’s building greatness.

Not talking about it.
Not waiting on it.
Not hoping it shows up one day…

He’s building it. Brick by brick. Page by page. Decision by decision.

And that’s what makes this episode powerful.

Because in this conversation, you’re not just hearing about comics…

You’re witnessing what it looks like when:

• Vision meets discipline
• Passion meets patience
• And purpose meets action

 He’s not chasing greatness… he’s creating it.

So when you tap into Six Fifteen Comics…
when you support it…
when you follow the journey…

You’re not late.

 You’re right on time. 

This episode is your reminder:

 You don’t wait for the moment… you CREATE it.

 Tap in.
 Share it with somebody who needs that push.
 And remember…

Lock in.

Be inspired.

And then go build something that reflects the greatness already inside you.  

In this episode of The Comic Book Block Podcast, we explore the dynamic between Icon and Rocket—two heroes who prove that greatness isn’t just about individual strength, but about how you grow, challenge, and elevate each other.

Icon represents wisdom, experience, and intentional growth. Rocket brings boldness, vision, and the courage to move forward. Separately, they’re powerful. Together? They become something more—a blueprint for what real partnership can look like.

We also explore the legacy of their creation within the Milestone universe—how their stories were designed to bring depth, realism, and meaningful representation to the world of comics, and why their impact continues to resonate today.

This episode breaks down:

• The historical foundation of Icon’s journey and identity
• Rocket’s origin and the moment she changed the trajectory of the story
• How their individual paths led to a powerful partnership
• And why their history is essential to understanding their influence

Because Icon and Rocket aren’t just characters—they’re a reflection of how experience and vision can come together to create something lasting.

And when you understand their history… You understand why their partnership matters.

In this episode of The Comic Book Block , we take a deep dive into one of the most brilliant and underrated minds in comics—Hardware.

Curtis Metcalf isn’t just a hero in armor—he’s a visionary engineer, a strategist, and a man who refused to let his genius be controlled. From his origins in Milestone Media to his evolution into a symbol of innovation and independence, Hardware represents a different kind of power—one built, not given.

In this episode, we explore:

• The origin and rise of Curtis Metcalf
• The complex rivalry with Edwin Alva
• The evolution of Hardware across comics and modern storytelling
• The deeper themes of ownership, intelligence, and systemic power
• Why Hardware remains one of the most relevant heroes today

With real talk, humor, and insight, this episode breaks down what makes Hardware more than just a tech-based hero—he’s a blueprint for legacy.

What happens when you go to Galaxy Con with a plan… and leave with stories, new friends, and a bank account that needs emotional support?

In this episode of The Comic Book Block Podcast, we break down our full experience at Galaxy Con—from the moment we stepped into that never-ending line, to the chaos, the cosplay, the panels, and yes… the receipts.

We talk about:

• That first step inside when everything hits at once
• Cosplay moments that were equal parts impressive and hilarious
• Artist Alley… where talent meets emotional spending
• Panels that inspired us (and audience questions that didn’t)
• And the “just one more thing” purchases that added up real fast

But more than anything, this is a conversation about the feeling of it all—the energy, the culture, and what it means to be in a space where people are unapologetically themselves.

Because Galaxy Con isn’t just an event…

We talk about the real side of conventions—the excitement, the overwhelm, the impulse buys you swear made sense at the time, and the way one weekend can completely pull you back into the joy of being a fan.

On this episode of The Comic Book Block, we sit down with independent comic book writer Alfred Paige — the creative force behind Blowtorch, Pinpoint, the expanding C.H.E.S.S. universe, Footpath, and more — and we talk about what it really means to create stories that stand on discipline, not just spectacle.

Because anybody can design a costume.

But not everybody can design consequence.

Alfred’s characters don’t move like they’re waiting on destiny.
They move like they’ve trained for pressure.
They move like tomorrow still matters.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The characters at the heart of his stories — from the hardened resilience of Blowtorch to the calculated precision of Pinpoint

• The strategy, tension, and layered team dynamics inside the C.H.E.S.S. universe

• What inspires him to write characters who feel lived-in, tested, and human

• And how independent comics give him the freedom to move across genres — blending grounded action, tactical storytelling, psychological tension, and character-driven drama

This is craft.

This is control.

This is what happens when a creator bets on their own vision and refuses to water it down.

Listen Now — Pull Up to The Block. .

This week on The Comic Book Block, we spotlight the creators, artists, and independent publishers who are shaping the future of comics — without waiting for permission.

From the groundbreaking legacy of Milestone to the world-building and the grassroots creativity of Sixfifteen Comics, Stranger Comics, Second Sight Publishing, Advent Comics, Comicsburgh, and Midnight Comics — this episode celebrates the people doing the amazing work behind the panels.

We also talk about the artists and writers bringing authenticity to the medium, the ongoing challenges of representation in mainstream publishing, and why Black comic creators deserve recognition every day — not just in February.

This episode is part history, part conversation, part comedy, and all love for the culture.

If the mainstream is sleeping… the indies are cooking.

The bracket continues… and now it gets serious.

In Part 2, we break down every matchup from the Sweet Sixteen to the Final Four and all the way to the championship, debating love, loyalty, growth, and the many questionable editorial decisions that have tested these relationships for decades.

From the stability of Superman & Lois…
to the tension of Batman & Catwoman…
to the tragedy of Mr. Freeze & Nora…
to the chemistry of Danny Rand & Misty Knight…

We ask the ultimate comic fan question:

Who is the greatest couple in comic book history?

By the end of this episode, we crown the GOAT comic book. One couple walks away with the title, while the rest return to breakups, retcons, and emotional damage.

HIT PLAY Now: Because Love is canon… until editorial disagrees.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love the only way comic book fans know how…

With a bracket.

Thirty-two comic book couples.
Head-to-head matchups.
Single elimination.
One champion.

In Part 1 of our Couples Tournament, Comic Book Block breaks down the full Round of 32, debating which relationships are built to last — and which ones should’ve broken up three reboots ago.

From Spider-Man & MJ to Superman & Lois…
Storm & Black Panther to Rogue & Gambit…
Harley & Ivy, Batman & Catwoman…
and yes… even Thanos, Deadpool, and Death.

Because nothing says romance like a supervillain love triangle and a body count.

Some of these couples are relationship goals.

Some are trauma bonds with superpowers.

And some?

How you save the multiverse but still can’t communicate?

By the end of Part 1, half these relationships are gone, feelings are hurt, and we’re already arguing like it’s Game 7.

It’s Valentine’s Day.

Love is in the air.

And chaos is in the bracket.

In this episode of The Comic Book Block, we take a deep dive into Mister Freeze—DC Comics’ coldest villain and arguably its most emotionally committed bad decision-maker.

What starts as a tragic love story quickly turns into a masterclass in unresolved grief, ethical violations, and climate-based crime. We explore Mister Freeze’s comic-book origins, his evolution from a gimmick villain to a tragic icon, and the psychological breakdown that turns love into a weapon and loss into a citywide emergency.

Along the way, we unpack the science, the symbolism, and the uncomfortable truth behind Freeze’s motivations—why his pain feels relatable, why his logic sounds convincing, and why none of that actually makes him right.

It’s a darkly funny, brutally honest breakdown of love, loss, and what happens when you choose cryogenics over coping skills.

Bundle up.
This one goes cold fast. ❄️🎙️

What if the scariest thing in a horror comic wasn’t the monsters… but the organizational structure?

In this episode, we enter the House of Slaughter, the brutal Slaughterverse spinoff by James Tynion IV —a series that transforms childhood trauma into a lifelong job requirement.

We discuss:

The color-coded mask system and why it’s basically a corporate hierarchy with knives

The Butcher arcs and how Aaron Slaughter becomes proof that the system works

Scarlet, White, Alabaster, and Azure Masks—and how each one helps the House avoid responsibility

How the series ends, the only honest way it could: quietly, efficiently, and without accountability

This is a conversation about systems horror, not monster-of-the-week scares.
About tradition replacing morality.
About survival being mistaken for success.If Something Is Killing the Children asks who protects us from monsters, House of Slaughter quietly answers:

Not the people in charge.

What starts as a horror story about children being eaten by unseen creatures quickly becomes something far more uncomfortable.

In this episode of The Comic Book Block, we dive deep into Something Is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV—a series that uses monsters as the least disturbing part of the story.

Yes, there are teeth.
Yes, there is blood.
Yes, Erica Slaughter shows up with a sword and zero patience.

But the real horror?
The systems.
The silence.
The adults who don’t listen.
The organizations that prioritize order over people and call it protection.

In this Episode we discuss:

• Why monsters are easier to confront than systems

• How the House of Slaughter turns trauma into a workflow

• Why “following protocol” is horror’s most reliable kill move

• And how denial somehow wears a badge, a suit, and a reassuring smile

🎧Hit Play Now-Before The Order of St George deletes this episode.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block, and 2026 is already shaping up to be the kind of comic book year that feeds the fandom like Sunday dinner at Grandma’s house. In this episode, we’re breaking down ALL the heat headed our way across Marvel, DC, the Energon Universe, Vertigo’s rebirth, Black Label’s surprises, indie power plays, and every publisher out here cooking like they're trying to win a Michelin star.

From universe-shaking events to unexpected creative dream teams, from boundary-breaking new series to the long-awaited returns nobody thought they’d live to see — we’re covering the full buffet. If 2025 was the appetizer, 2026 is the all-you-can-eat platter, and every week looks like a feast.

We’re laughing, predicting, debating, hyping, and celebrating the fact that 2026 might be one of those years—the kind where every Wednesday feels like a holiday, and every pull list feels like a celebration.

So pull up a chair, grab a plate, and dig in.
2026 is coming fast — and trust us… Fans are eating GOOD.

It’s Thanksgiving season, and we’re rolling into the holiday with Feast Mode fully activated — because the comics of 2025 didn’t just show up…
They showed out.

In this special episode, we’re carving into the stories we’re genuinely thankful for — the rare books that fed us, moved us, surprised us, and made us forget (briefly) how much we truly spend on variant covers.

We’re dishing up:

🦃 DC KO — the comic equivalent of a perfectly seasoned turkey: bold, juicy, and shockingly satisfying.🦃 The Absolute Universe — a world so good it must’ve been cooked low and slow for hours.🦃 Skinbreaker — the fantasy epic that proves aging warriors still have hands to throw and wisdom to drop.🦃 Ghost Machine — creators teaming up like they’re drafting a Thanksgiving miracle play.🦃 Marvel/DC Crossovers — the fandom’s version of divorced parents finally behaving at dinner.🦃 Berserk — still baking emotional devastation at a master-chef level.🦃 Dispatch — quiet, deliberate storytelling that melts in your mind like warm pumpkin pie.

This episode has it all:

Gratitude, celebration, sarcasm, emotional damage, hope, and the kind of comic talk you only get from people who have 40 unread issues on their nightstand but insist, “I’m gonna get caught up this weekend.”

So grab a plate, grab your pull list, and join us as we celebrate the comics that made 2025 a feast worth remembering.

Before he was DC’s walking middle finger, Lobo was just a weird side character who looked like he got lost on his way to a Motley Crüe concert. Then someone at DC said, “What if we make him worse?” and comic book history was never the same.

In this episode, we track Lobo’s chaotic evolution from disposable villain to intergalactic legend. It’s a story filled with chains, cigars, cloning himself for fun, and a Christmas special that ended with Santa’s head on the floor.

He’s the Main Man, the last Czarnian, and the only DC character who turned mass destruction into brand recognition.

It’s the rise of the Main Man — He’s not a hero. He’s not a villain. He’s just the reason the Multiverse keeps its insurance paid up.

Don’t think — fraggin’ listen.

This week, we’re unleashing Stray Dogs & Feral: The Happiest Horror on Earth — two comics that prove Tony Fleecs is the Walt Disney of emotional devastation.

It's All Dogs Go To Heaven meets The Silence of the Lambs and The Secret Life of Pets meets The Walking Dead.

In this episode, we are talking about:

So grab a leash, hide your memories, and step right up to the happiest horror on Earth — where the colors are bright, the trauma is profound, and every bark is a cry for help.

We return once more to Hyde Street — a neighborhood that never forgets and never forgives.

In this episode, we unpack Geoff Johns’ Hyde Street #7–9 and Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story #1–3, the latest additions to Ghost Machine’s horror universe where guilt is currency, grief has a zip code, and nobody ever really leaves.

These issues connect grief, guilt, and identity across panels — a shared universe where the houses remember, the spirits hold grudges, and the Sisterhood blurs the line between love and possession.

Hyde Street is not “just another horror comic.” It’s an ecosystem of hauntings — and it’s expanding.

In this episode of The Comic Book Block, we leaf through Patrick Horvath’s Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees — the horror-comic that looks like a Sunday children’s book but murders like Silence of the Lambs.

Every page drips with charm, civility, and the quiet sound of someone dragging a tarp across the forest floor.

This isn’t just another horror comic — it’s a mirror wrapped in fur. A story that smiles sweetly while sharpening the knife.
Because in Woodbrook, everyone’s friendly… but not everyone’s innocent.

So grab your pull list, dust off your long boxes, and join us beneath the trees where nobody sees —where the line between neighbor and nightmare is drawn in watercolor and blood. 🌲💀

Welcome to Oak Valley, Maine — the town where Halloween isn’t about candy, it’s about carnage. In this episode of The Comic Book Block Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh’s Exquisite Corpses, the horror comic that makes The Purge look like a community fundraiser.

Twelve slashers dropped into one small town. Rich families watching from the sidelines like it’s Fantasy Football. And innocent civilians stuck in the middle wondering why the trick-or-treat bags are full of trauma.

We’ll discuss each issue, introduce every killer, and unpack why this series is part social commentary, part slasher spectacle, and all nightmare fuel.

👉 Listen now — because in Oak Valley, the block is always hot.

On this episode of Comic Book Block, we crack open Jason Aaron’s Bug Wars—the comic where your backyard becomes a war zone and every blade of grass hides a brutal tiny world. Slade Slaymaker doesn’t just get shrunk; he gets drafted into the worst HOA on earth, where ant armies gut each other, beetle riders charge rent in blood, and mosquito hoardes make your last camping trip look like a Disney vacation.

We’ll talk cursed amulets, insect politics, and mosquito hoardes that make Florida look safe. It’s Conan the Barbarian in the grass, Game of Thrones under a lawn chair, and somehow still less traumatizing than your last family barbecue.🎧 Listen now: Bug Wars — Childhood wonder, but with spider witches.

It’s bracket season, comic fans. Welcome to DC K.O., where thirty-two heroes and villains square off for the title of King Omega. Some will rise, some will lose, and Hawkman will… yeah, you already know.

In this episode, we break it all down like it’s March Madness with capes. Superman’s the #1 seed who’ll probably choke when mercy costs him points. Batman's a safe bet with all that plot armor. Lobo’s here for the chaos. And Harley Quinn? She’ll advance just because DC Editorial can’t stop selling T-shirts.

Not everyone’s walking away with Omega energy. Some are walking away embarrassed, some irrelevant, and a few? They’ll be in the background of your next Funko Pop display. Come on join us for this special Bracketology Style episode.

Some win, some lose, and the rest get turned into memes. Because in DC, death is temporary — but embarrassment lasts forever.

🎧 The Comic Book Block presents: March to King Omega. It’s March Madness with capes, and your bracket’s already busted.

Crossovers are the best kind of chaos. Two worlds colliding, heroes teaming up, and fans getting exactly what they didn’t even know they needed.

On this episode of The Comic Book Block, we’re breaking down the wildest mash-ups in comic history. Superman hangs out with Spider-Man. Archie survives the Punisher. And yes, Charles Barkley dunks on Godzilla. These aren’t stories, they’re fever dreams — and we love them anyway.

Because deep down, crossovers are the messy family reunions of comics. Nobody asked for them, nobody planned them well, but everyone shows up… and it’s always a good time.

In this episode, we’re chopping it up about DC K.O., Absolute Evil, the Static Shock/Batman Beyond mini-series, and the crossover so wild it sounds like fanfiction—Batman vs. Deadpool.

But we ain’t stressing it—we celebrating it. ‘Cause DC out here dropping events like Oprah with gift bags: “You get a tie-in! You get a one-shot! You get a crisis!” And yeah, your wallet might be crying, but your comic stack? Man, your stack looking like a Jenga tower of pure happiness.

this episode we laughing, we hyped, and we celebrating—because at the end of the day, more comics means more joy. And hey, even if your wallet’s crying, your pull list is smiling like it just hit the lottery.

Marvel’s Phase 6 is here, and it’s basically a challenge to see how much superhero content one human can handle. From Fantastic Four and Spider-Man 4 to Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, Marvel Zombies, and a stack of Disney+ shows, Kevin Feige’s making sure our calendars — and our streaming queues — stay full. In this episode of The Comic Book Block, we’re talking the hype, the chaos, and why Phase 6 might be the most exciting (and exhausting) Marvel era yet.

In this episode, we dissect James Gunn’s newly minted “Gods and Monsters” slate, and somehow come to the disturbing realization… that the creative direction actually makes sense.

Yeah. We’re scared too.

We go through the whole slate and break it down — the good, the bold, and the “how did this make it past executives without sabotage?”

For the first time in a decade, DC fans aren’t just cautiously optimistic…We’re hopeful.And honestly? That might be the darkest twist of all. Because nothing hits harder than realizing: This time… it might actually work.And no one is more surprised than us.

Booster Gold is the only hero who can save the timeline, crash the timeline, and then tag himself in the post about it.This week on The Comic Book Block, we dive into DC’s most self-promotional savior. He’s the time-traveling ex-quarterback who stole a time machine, a security droid named Skeets, and then decided the best way to protect the timeline was to turn it into a highlight reel.

We’re breaking down his earliest solo issues, his Justice League International antics, and why every catastrophic event somehow ends up looking like a Booster Gold marketing campaign. Is he a hero? A fraud? Or the only guy smart enough to monetize multiverse mayhem?

👉 Hit play. Because Booster Gold isn’t just saving DC history—he’s monetizing it, one crisis at a time.

This week, we talk about Rook: Exodus — the inspiring story of a man who survived the collapse of society... just so society could leave him behind again.

Rook used to be a farmer. Now he's a Warden with a helmet, a bird army, and absolutely no reason to get out of bed. His planet is dying. His family is gone. And the only thing he's saving is face — barely.

It’s the classic tale of corporate abandonment, planetary doom, and one guy who keeps showing up to work like it’s going to change something.

Rook didn’t ask for this life. But somehow, he still deserves it.

Welcome to Hyde Street, the only neighborhood where your worst decisions don’t just haunt you—they set up shop, invite their friends, and throw loud parties you can’t escape.

On this episode of The Comic Book Block, we tear into Geoff Johns’ Hyde Street—a ghostly purgatory full of broken promises, bad deals, and emotional damage that comes with zero refunds. Think of it as a family reunion where everyone’s dead, nobody’s forgiven, and the rent is paid in regret.

Buckle up, because on Hyde Street, the past isn’t just a story—it’s your permanent address.

This week on The Comic Book Block Podcast, we’re breaking down Redcoat—the man, the myth, the walking colonial fever dream.

He’s got a musket, centuries of emotional damage, and one jacket that’s committed to the bit harder than any cosplayer you’ve ever met.

Man’s been in essential moments throughout history, and still got the nerve to walk through a modern city lookin’ like he just challenged Paul Revere to a duel.

In this episode:

We break down Redcoat’s origin story: part horror, part history lesson, all red flag.

The difference between being iconic... and just being stuck

And the psychology of a man who is immortal but refuses to update his wardrobe

He’s not a hero. He’s not a villain.

He’s just what happens when rage, guilt, and bad fashion are given infinite time to fester.

Warning: comic spoilers, emotional baggage, and aggressive shade toward 18th-century outerwear ahead.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the glowing chaos that is Geiger—Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s post-apocalyptic powerhouse of radioactive action. Geiger is what happens when you mix Batman’s tragic backstory, the Hulk’s radiation issues, and the Mandalorian’s parenting energy—then toss him into a Fallout DLC,

☢️ This episode’s packed with glow, grit, and Geiger:

💥 Geiger’s tragic backstory (because of course there’s one)

⚡ Why Geiger’s glow-up makes more sense than half the X-Men’s retcons

🎰 How Las Vegas somehow survived the nuclear war just to become even more extra

🎧 Tune in if you like heroes who don’t smile, cities that don’t quit, and your villains looking like they just lost a cosplay contest.

🌀 The Ultimates Are Not Okay (And That’s the Point)

What happens when Marvel’s most powerful heroes start unraveling? In this episode, we break down Deniz Camp’s bold reboot of The Ultimates-a cosmic therapy session disguised as a superhero comic. Existential crises, multiversal stakes, and gods with guilt? It’s like a Marvel x Nietzsche crossover. Yeah, we’re talking about it. 🎙️✨

In this web-slinging episode of The Comic Book Block, we dive deep into Marvel's bold new take on the wall-crawler with the Ultimate Spider-Man.

We unpack Jonathan Hickman's groundbreaking narrative, and how this reimagined Peter Parker—now older, married, and a father—challenges everything we thought we knew about Spidey.

Join us as we break down key story arcs from Issues #1–#16, explore the multiverse implications, spotlight standout moments with Mary Jane, their daughter May, and son Richard, and ask: Is this the This is Us-style Spider-Man story we did not know we needed?

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original or a newcomer to the web, this episode is your guide to Marvel’s boldest reconstruction yet.

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