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In 2015 Marvel's Ultimate universe died. In 2023 the man who killed it writes it's rebirth. Ultimate Invasion follows The Maker (an evil variant of Reed Richards) and his evil plot to create a utopian society. Ultimate Invasion review: 5/5 Excelsiors

I'm back! After a 1.5 year hiatus Comics Code Atrocity has returned. We're starting the variant version of the show with a review for the new origin for Kang the Conquer 'Only Myself Left To Conquer' written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing. Music by Music by Alisha from Pixabay

Fearful Symmetry: Kraven's Last Hunt is considered one of the greatest Spider-Man story arcs of all time. This was the first time Kraven has taken center stage and he left an everlasting mark. How do you prove you're better than the Spider? By killing him, buring him, and taking his place. This is a psychological story showing the symmetry between man and beast, and proving the line is more grey t...

Following Infinite Crisis, 52 (or also called 52 weeks) is a comic series that came out weekly for 52 weeks straight to show the real time events for a year of what happens in the DC universe without the major super heroes. Many new heroes step up like Booster Gold, Black Adam, Steel, The Elongated Man, Animal Man, Starfire, The Question, and more. And with that many villains and mysterious also r...

Hadrian's Wall is a gripping murder mystery thriller set in space! A disgraced former police officer takes a case millions of miles away from earth to investigate the death of his former best friend (who is also married to his ex-wife). The story unravels into chaos with hidden agendas, mysterious figures, and even a plot to destroy planets! Can Simon Moore solve the case in time, while fighting a...

Is your favorite Thor actually not a god but a mortal on Earth? And is their name Jane Foster?! Well this is the episode for you! We cover all the key issues of Jane Fosters story from her origin, how Thor lost the hammer and she obtained it, and what happens when she loses the hammer and becomes mortal once more. We also have quite a few bonus issues and events that might peak your interest! Cove...

Infinite Frontier is the latest DC revamp event that opens up the entire multiverse with new possibilities. A new Justice League Incarnate, comprised of President Superman (Earth 23), Thomas Wayne (Flashpoint), Aquawoman (Earth 11), Captain Carrot (Earth 26), and more need to go on a multi universal rescue mission to save Barry Allen (ours). What heroes and villains from the greatest DC events wil...

On a special live episode of the Comics Code Atrocity, we're joined by Bard game creator Matt Martin and N2P Podcast host Justin Carter to talk about comic book casting decisions, what happened in Dr. Strange 2, and relief for the state of Hawaii against Ezra Miller! Heavy spoilers for Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness, Spider-Man 3: No Way Home, and the Trial of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard!

The Avengers issue #500 is the beginning to the end of an era. The story arc known as Avengers Disassembled deconstructs the mythos that these Marvel Avengers have held for 40 years. In this story T Avengers get hit hard, and then harder again, and then even harder. Some of them die, some walk away, and one even goes full villain. And in the end the team you knew and loved will never never exist a...

Batman, Ego is a graphic novel that puts the Dark Knight in a very different light. After a mistake that cost the live of a crook and his innocent family, Bruce Wayne questions his purpose and considers stopping his crusade in Gotham. Suddenly a demonic version of Batman arrives and the two debate the validity of that very crusade. Is Batman doing everything he can, is he responsible for the villa...

When it comes to DC's greatest moments, the New 52 is rarely up there for most people. The main complaint I've always heard is "it through away the canon." which... is kind of true. But today's episode goes over the DC Universe Rebirth and how Geoff Johns not only restored the canon, but used a cult favorite, Dr. Manhattan, to make the New 52 an important part of the DC Metaverse. We cover parts o...

What's better than one Spider-Man? All the Spider-Men! Or more accurately Spider-People. This episode goes through the first appearances and major moments of multiple radioactive Spider-themed heroes and what issues/stories to look out for! Peter Parker: Spider-Man - Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in, Amazing Fantasy #15 ('62),  Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider - Created by Gerry Conway and Ro...

Host of the Nothing to Play Podcast, Justin Carter, joins me to discuss Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With 3 movies and 3 Disney+ shows now out (and no more covid theatrical issues) Phase 4 of the MCU is in full swing. Justin and I talk about (and rate) the movies and shows that have been released. Plus get into some theories and rumors for the next few future MCU projects coming out....

In honor of the new comic Robins, written by Tim Seeley. We're doing a deep dive on first appearances and major issues/milestones for every character who took the alias "Robin" Dick Grayson (Detective Comics #38, 1940). Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger Jason Todd (Batman #357, 1983). Created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton Tim Drake (Batman #436, 1989). Created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick...

Something Is Killing The Children is an amazing comic that mixes horror, fantasy, mystery, and action. Erica Slaughter is a monster hunter sent to investigate why the children in a small town called Archer's Peak are missing. what she finds is a scared boy named James that witnessed his friends be killed and wants to help. Along the way she runs into a lot of problems, and not all of them are mons...

Batman vs Dracula: Red Rain, Bloodstorm, and Crimson Mist are 3 stories that take the myth of Batman and dial it to 13! In an alternate DC reality, Batman has a run in with the lord of vampires and ends up becoming one himself. Bruce must fight evil undead hordes while also fighting his own bloodlust. nd what becomes of his closest friends and enemies when evil finally does take over the bat? This...

Batman: Year One is an iconic staple in the Batman lore. It was the first time the audience gets to see the transition from Bruce Wayne, man with a mission to save his city, to Batman, the myth that invokes fear in the cowardly and superstitious. Along with that origin we see James Gordon move to Gotham and join a corrupt police station and Selina Kyle go from prostitute to infamous cat burglar. N...

Batman, Zero Year is a very different, more savage, origin story for the dark knight. Bruce Wayne is pinned against Edward Nygma in a battle of wits for the lives of everyone in Gotham. The birth of Batman, and the death of an innocent boy named Bruce Wayne, has never had a story told as powerful as this before. Plus Batman rides a dirt bike and fights lions.  Written by: Scott Snyder Art by:...

The Throne of Atlantis story line for Aquaman is one of his best. In a world where no one takes you serious, it's hard being a superhero. Doesn't matter if you're as strong as Superman, as smart as Batman, or have an exotic backstory like Wonder Woman. Aquaman has it rough. And things get a lot rougher when The Trench (piranha humanoids that feast on human flesh) show up. Or when Black Manta start...

We all know the story: boy meets alien parasite, boy rejects alien parasite, alien parasite gets a jacked blond rebound to help kill the boy. A tale as old as time. But really, how did it happen. From Secret Wars #8 to Amazing Spider-Man #300, how did Eddie Brock get the suit. And why does the symbiote hate Peter Parker so much. Don't worry, you know I got you! Secret Wars #8 Amazing Spider-Man #2...

After a rebirth, after wars of light and darkness, after fighting Green Lanterns and even the Guardians themselves. Hal Jordon is done. Sinestro becomes a Green Lantern once more, and in some ways even a hero. The Guardians on the other hand become the villains of the story after they realize emotions need to be snuffed out across the entire universe. This final chapter in the Geoff Johns Green La...

Hawkeye was raised to be a human weapon. Clint Barton is pretty good at what he does, probably not the best though; definitely not better than his partner Kate Bishop (the other Hawkeye). Trying to live a simple life in a downtown apartment, trouble finds him and it's wrapped in a shiny cheap track suit. Hawkeye, Hawkeye, and Lucky the pizza dog need to fight to save their home from some bros. Hop...

Secret Invasion is a Cold War inspired thriller, the battle isn't versus a clear enemy, instead it's against paranoia. The Skrulls have lost a few times to the Avengers by now so they decide to play the long game and infilter ate the Earthlings from within. When the body of Elektra is found out to be a Skrull, and then Black Bolt turns out to be a sleeper agent, all hell breaks lose in the Marvel...

Daredevil has had a rough life, but never as rough as he is about to have. The Kingpin of crime finds out Daredevil's true identity and does everything in his power to ruin the good man's life. This beautifully illustrated and colored story goes to show what torturing a man's body and soul really looks like. But through it all Matt Murdock finds his faith to be a hero in the end. Written by: Frank...

The DC event that showed the real nightmares that haunt the universe. Blackest Night was years in the making, not just the climax of the Geoff John's Green Lantern run, but a culmination of every death and rebirth from every DC crisis level event. The Black Lantern rings scour the universe and raise the bodies of every fallen hero and villain causing nothing but more bodies to add to the dark army...