A Comic Book Education: Recent Episodes
Jeremy Mace and Stuart Stincer
The Suicide Squad is back and better than ever! Come join us as we discuss all of the zany characters that comprise this movie. We take on the plot and action, costumes and original material. We also chat about upcoming movies and Jeremy’s workshop.
We go over each episode of Loki, talking about what worked, what didn't work, and we try to wrap our brains around this crazy multiverse! We also discuss a workshop that Jeremy is putting together centered around comics and creativitivy. Stay tuned to our Facebook/Instagram pages for more information coming soon.
Get your thinking hats on and your fists ready. It's time for the Black Widow Review! We have got you covered with some insights into the script, how we felt about the action, to the music. Grab your batons, it's going to be a good show!
Time for some mischief! Today we discuss Marvel’s new series Loki. We do a deep dive into the first episode, so SPOILERS! We also talk about the M.O.D.O.K. series as well as our excitement for upcoming Marvel movies.
Today we share our thoughts on upcoming movies and shows as well as a discussion of the good, the bad, and the ugly in comic book video games.
Join us as we delve into the world of X-Men! We talk about our journey's into discovering the X-Men. We talk about our favorite teams, characters, story lines, and movies. So come join us in celebrating all things X!
We delve into all things Falcon and Winter Soldier. We discuss our expectations, the storyline, the action, costumes, original material and tackle the themes brought up during the series. There is also a bonus discussion about Jonathan Hickman's X-Men run.
We discuss the King himself, Jack Kirby. We talk about his time during World War II, his entrance into comics, his creations and works. We discuss the collaboration and strained relationship between the King and Stan Lee and talk about who created what.
We are a bit late to the party but we couldn't help but share our thoughts on WandaVision! We take a series overview, discussing what we were hoping for, what we enjoyed in the script, and what are some hints to come! We also get in to some key works, most notably House Of M.
We are back once again! We dive straight into the Justice League Snyder Cut, We discuss the origins of the film, the script, action, costumes, themes, and easter eggs.
It is finally here! Endgame has landed! With our special guest Danielle Whiting, we dive into the final chapter of the Infinity Saga. We go thru the script, action, soundtrack, easter eggs and more! Join us as we celebrate this epic film and the ultimate payoff 11 years in the making.
The time has finally arrived. After talking about Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo in nearly every podcast, we finally dive into the comic series that started it all for me: The Court of Owls. Listen as we dive into a masterpiece. What is the Court of Owls? Are they real? What are the ties they have to Batman? Join us as we see Batman go from a confident hero to the verge of insanity.
Captain Marvel has arrived! Along with our guest TJ we dive deep into the movie, discussing our favorite moments, the script, the soundtrack, costumes. Name it and we talk about it. So be our guest as we jump once again into the Marvel universe.
As we look to the future of what Endgame holds, we look back at 1991's Infinity Gauntlet to see if we can find connecting pieces with the MCU. We go thru all six issues and discuss everything from the creators, to the plot, and to easter eggs. How does this event hold up to today? Join us and find out!
Remember us? We are back! In our show today we catch up and talk about comics we are reading. We discuss things ranging from smaller independent comics and X-Men to Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther. We have it all covered for you and we are excited to share!
It’s that time again! The students are going back to school and so are we. Our first task? Review Dark Nights: Metal #1. The Snyder/Capullo team has returned to give us an amazing, strange, unique story filled with ghosts of DC’s past. Who is pulling the strings? And who is that dude at the end? Find out with us!
Here comes the Spider-Man! This is the third big incarnation on film but the first solo film under Marvel Studios. Did they deliver? Is this as good as the others? Was it cool to have Batman and Spider-Man sharing screen time? Come listen and join the debate!
Class is in session as we go over our favorite versions of the Joker! We talk about the Joker over the years and get into his psychology. We tackle Jokers from the movies to comics to the small screen. Let us know what your favorite Joker is!
Wonder Woman has arrived and we can’t wait to discuss it! Join us as we go in detail about everything from costumes to themes. Did this film live up to the hype? Is this the Wonder Woman we have all waited for? Come and listen!
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Can you guess what the most valuable comics are? Don't worry, we have you covered! In this podcast we talk about some of the truly great comics featuring Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Human Torch, Green Lantern, you name it. So join us and let us know what you think!
PS: I apologize for Jeremy's audio. Not sure what happened there. Hopefully you can still enjoy the podcast. It's good stuff!
Happy St. Patricks Day! On this day, we offer our top 10 favorite comic book soundtracks! Some of them SHOULD be no brainers hopefully! We talk about everything from Batman and Spider-Man to The Incredibles and Transformers! Let us know what some of your favorite soundtracks are and what you think of our lists!
We are back! In our latest episode we review Logan! We talk about everything from plot to costume to music and easter eggs...this podcast has you covered! Is this the end for Wolverine? Come listen and find out and let us know what YOU thought of Logan!
It’s that time again! Time to bring you some knowledge! In our latest episode, we cover all things Justice League! We discuss the history behind the team, different incarnations, top creators and stories as well as some small and big screen discussion! Oh, and a fun game? Do pushups every time Stuart confuses Marvel and DC and even story with story. You will have an eight pack in no time! We cover so much ground in this podcast so instead of reading this, hop in and start listening!
Good morning from A Comic Book Education! It has been a minute! In our latest podcast, we talk about a variety of different topics, covering Daredevil, Agents of Shield, Dr Strange and what we are reading now! What are y'all reading and watching? How are things in the comic book world going for yall?
It's time to talk about this polarizing film. With terrible reviews and a box office that continues to slide, were the critics right? Listen in and we will answer all the questions! What did you think of the movie?
Happy Birthday old man! Cap has been around for quite some time. He has seen it all! We go thru his history, talk about our favorite creators of Cap and discuss our favorite stories! Who is the best villain? Who is the worst? Listen and find out!
It's all about legacy. Every second sounds. We go thru each page of DC's new event Rebirth. Wally West has returned and is trying to convince our superheroes that something is not right. This universe is...off. Very meta, by the way. Join us as we discuss the New 52 and where DC is going in the future! Who is Lynda? Who is Wally? Who is Blue Beetle? What is different about this comic? Who is pulling the strings? Join us in the discussion!
We also give a very short review of X-Men Apocalypse. It wasn't worth a full show, so take that for what you will. Do go see it yourself as both of our opinions are wildly different. Enjoy!
After a harrowing opening, our heroes have been split down the line of personal responsibility and responsibility to the world. Who is right? Who won in the end? What were the best action scenes and how does it compare with the comics? Come join us as we discuss the next fantastic chapter in the MCU!
After years and years it seems, we finally were able to see Batman v Superman! Is this the rock that DC will use to build their shared universe or is this the quicksand that ends it all? Join us and find out!
In this podcast we cover SEVERAL titles that don’t necessarily have capes in their panels. We talk about Head Lopper, East of West, Aether and Empire, Thirteenth Artifact, Nameless, We Can Never Go Home, Strange Science Fantasy, GI Joe, Transformers, Scott McCloud, The Sculptor and Sheriff of Babylon! Lot’s going on, so dive in with us!
Join us as we discuss one of the most crazy, insane movies that we have seen in quite some time! This is a movie that can't be missed (unless you are under 17 of course!)
Jonathan Hickman's opus is now complete! We look at the entire series of Secret Wars as well as dab into how is previous works all come to a head in the final few issues of the series.
Alan Moore is one of the most controversial writers out there. His works have influenced generations to come. What is Alan Moore truly about? Why do many feel he ruined comics? Come and listen as we try and change the perception on this talented man.
The time has come! Years and years of waiting for the Star Wars movie we wanted to see and our dreams are finally imagined on the big screen. Listen to us discuss things from screenplay and music to costumes and expectations. We didn't cover half of what we wanted but I think the Force is strong with this one!
We go thru a variety of topics from the newest trailers to the newest comics. Jeremy shows how he chooses his comics every week and gives new readers an idea of what to look for.
Thru the filter of D&D, we discuss our heroes and villains and how they would fit within the nine alliances. Is Superman the lawful good? Where do you put Batman? Share in the comments section below!
The first full trailer is out! We talk about expectations, sum up how we feel about the trailer, discuss why Luke isn't there and what we think of the plot so far.
We discuss Shattered Empire which takes place after Return of the Jedi. We go thru the comic telling what we liked and didn’t. We even talk about doing intergalactic laundry!
We discuss what we didn't like about previous DC events and why the Darkseid War appeals to both new and old readers.
We talk about an assortment of things Star Wars related. We go thru the issue and we try to connect the dots to the future and past of Star Wars!
Here we review the new Star Wars book and have some general awesome Star Wars conversation! Pick up this book and follow along!
We go thru all the DC resets including Crisis on Infinite Earth, Zero Hour, Cnfinite crisis, Flashpoint, and the new 52. We also speculate on the future of resets.
We talk about this new take on Fantastic Four. Was it Fantastic? Was it the opposite? Listen and find out!
We discuss X-men coming to the small screen, Hawkman, Jessica Jones, Spider-man in Civil War, Agents of Shield, Deadpool’s trailers, Charlotte Heroes-Con, Jeremy’s favorite FF stories the top 10 best/worst superhero replacements.
Marvel’s next big thing is out! Time to talk all things Ant-Man! We review everything from scripts and costumes to original material and easter eggs.
We talk about our favorite comics based on comic book type. We talk about Batman, Justice League, Hawkeye, X-Men, Identity Crisis, Multiversity, Avengers, New Avengers and much more.
We talk a bit about news and discuss what we are currently reading and watching. Included are the New Marvel, Star Wars, Convergence, Secret Wars, Agents of Shield and Arrow.
We start with Nightly News, Pax Romana, Trans Human and Red Mass from Mars, then onto his days in Marvel with Fantastic Four, Secret Warriors, The Ultimate Universe, Avengers and Secret Avengers. We talk about the themes that run thru all of Hickman’s work and try using that to predict what we will be seeing in Secret Wars.
The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron has been released and now so has our review! Did this movie deliver? Was the hype worth it? The first ten minutes is spoiler free for those that prefer that, but the next hour or so we tear this movie open, inside and out
In which we discuss Convergance, Spider-man, Planet Hulk, Antman Trailer, Star Wars Remastered, Agents of Shield spinoff, Joss leaving Avengers, Daredevil and should comics be for kids.
We go over the new Avengers trailer, Aquaman, Superman and Supergirl’s new suits, Superman’s new ability, Batman versus Robin, Bendis ending his run on X-Men and the Star Wars comics! We also go over the best Avengers of all-time.
We go thru the many iterations of Marvel such as Timely Comics, Atlas Comics, the birth of Marvel, Earth 616, The New Universe, Epic Comics, Malibu Comics, Marvel 2099, MC2, Marvel Next, Marvel UK, Star Comics, Ultimates, Multiverse, and Omviverse!
With three people, we debate several different topics including Spider-Man in the MCU, Marvel and DC, Batman movies, Iron Man, Smallville, Man of Steel and DC’s decisions not to connect the tv and movie universe.
We talk about Jeremy’s origin in comics and story-telling . We follow Jeremy's journey as he struggles with the desire to produce comics and navigate the difficult world of self-publishing comic books.
We discuss what we got for Christmas, disappointments and highlights of last year and what we are looking forward to this year. We talk about Dr. Strange, Ant-Man, Agent Carter, Star Wars, Suicide Squad, Daredevil, Inhumans and the SHIELD mid finale.
We conclude our talk about Cooke's New Frontier as we watch Hal Jordan become Green Lantern, and the formation of the Justice League. We continue to discuss the themes that are present like courage, war, race and what it means to to be a hero.
In 2004, Darwyn Cooke released The New Frontier. We talk about the man and the comic itself. We discuss the themes that are present like courage, war, race and what it means to to be a hero.
We couldn't just not give our opinions of the Avengers: Age of Ulton trailer! Join us as we talk about the amazing things that we saw including the Hulkubster armor, origins of Black Widow and Ultron himself.
We discuss DC’s movie announcements, SHIELD, Gotham, and try and uncover what Marvel is doing bringing back their old classics like Years of Future Past, Armor Wars, Planet Hulk, Secret Wars, and Civil War.
We discuss our favorite teams in the Marvel and DC universe! From the Avengers and X-Men to the Justice League and Teen Titans, we give you our top five as well as some honorable mentions!
Get your pencils ready, it is time to discuss the pencillers! We talk about the beginnings of comics, discuss some of the greats and their influences today as well as the artists we enjoy in the modern age.
Our movie predictions and expectations for the next five years! We debate whether there are too many superhero movies coming We talk about the movies that are set to come out, those that are simply waiting for announcements, and the rumor mill.
Remember the 90’s? We do. Join us as we discuss the year comics died! We cover the rise, fall and rebirth of the comic book industry. From DC and Marvel to Image, Valiant and Dark Horse, we leave no stone unturned!
Jeremy and Stuart enter the world of cosmic storytelling and characters. We go thru some of the coolest and best stories, discuss and debate what cosmic means, and yes, have some personal growth! Come join us in the stars!
In this strange, wacky, fun podcast we review the strange, wacky and fun Guardians of the Galaxy! Join us as we talk about everything from the screenplay to the easter eggs and everything in between.
In this podcast, Jeremy and Stuart celebrate all things Batman! We talk about our favorite stories, creators, as well as the philosophy behind the cowel. Happy 75 Bats!
Are you experienced? We are! Come and join us as we discuss the Charlotte Heroes Con adventure! We cover it all here, from the creators all the way to the food! Great times were had for sure...
Join us as we discuss one of the most famous comic book tag teams of all-time, Chris Claremont and John Byrne. We discuss each man, how they came together, the magic they created and how it all ended. So come one, come all, listen and enjoy!
Stuart and Jeremy give their thoughts on Marvel's newest entry X-Men: Days of Future Past! Join us as we discuss everything from concepts and creators to easter eggs and ending credits! Spoilers ahead!
In this special edition of A Comic Book Education, Jeremy and Stuart discuss what they thought of the Amazing Spider-man 2! We discuss the big picture stuff such as the writing and acting all the way down to the little things like easter eggs.
In Part 2, Tim and Stuart continue to talk about a range of subjects such as the Smallville universe, the Arkham Asylum series and the Walking Dead and their influence the comics medium has on them.
Special guest Tim Quinlan joins Stuart as they discuss comics in alternate media: Smallville, Walking Dead and the Arkham Asylum game series are talked about in relation to their comic counterparts.
Special guest Chris joins Stuart on this Movie Review edition of A Comic Book Education. Both of the guys give their thoughts and commentary on the new Captain America The Winter Soldier movie from Marvel. Spoilers ahead!
Stuart and Jeremy dive into the Mighty Marvel Universe and pick their favorite heroes and villains. Whether it is Thanos or Captain America, the guys defend their choices.
Stuart and Jeremy detail their Top 5 DC Comics Heroes, Villains and Worst Characters. From Superman to Bat-mite, this episode has a little bit of everything.
Stuart and Jeremy focus on the epic master of comics, George Pérez. With 40 years in the industry, George has been drawing, plotting and creating the most memorable moments in comic history.
Marvel Spring Movie Preview - Marvel Movie Madness with Stuart and Jeremy as they discuss the upcoming Spring slate of releases from the House that Stan Built! Amazing Spider-man 2 and Cap 2.
Kingdom Come Book Three - Part three of four chronicling Stuart and Jeremy’s dive into Mark Waid’s and Alex Ross’ classic Elseworlds book, Kingdom Come.
Kingdom Come Book Two - Part two of four chronicling Stuart and Jeremy’s dive into Mark Waid’s and Alex Ross’ classic Elseworlds book, Kingdom Come.
Kingdom Come Book One - Part one of four chronicling Stuart and Jeremy’s dive into Mark Waid’s and Alex Ross’ classic Elseworlds book, Kingdom Come.
Creator Corner: Paul Smith - In the third issue of A Comic Book Education, Stuart and Jeremy focus on revered comic book artist Paul Smith, a favorite and a legend among fans.
To Infinity...Review of Marvel's Infinity - In the second episode of A Comic Book Education, Stuart and Jeremy review Marvel's Infinity by Jonathan Hickman. Join the guys as they review the highlights.