Route: 616

This week we travel to the swamps of Florida to meet the Lizard, Dr. Curt Conners. Iron Man meets new foe the Melter. Journey into Mystery has a serpent and more Tales of Asgard. A Man who controls molecules meets the FF. In terms of X-Men, some may want to see their foe Vanish. Entries covered: -Fantastic Four #20 -X-Men #2 -Amazing Spider-Man #6 -Journey into Mystery #98 (A & C Stories) -Tal...

This week we jump right back in...to Bill's favourite story device Ancient Egypt with the introduction of Rama-Tut! We also meet Lava Man, Porcupine, and Crimson Dynamo in this episode! Doctor Strange returns! Wait, is that Captain America?! Entries covered: -Fantastic Four #19 -Journey into Mystery #97 (A & B Stories) -Tales of Suspense #46 -Tales to Astonish #48 -Strange Tales #114 (A &...

Crew 616 returns again with another bonus episode; this time with a big one, as we cover Phase One of the MCU! The MCU began with Iron Man in 2008 and Phase One would go on to include Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, and The Avengers. Here we discuss what we enjoy or don't enjoy about these movies and give our own personal ratings. Come join us on this ride as...

The World's Mightiest Heroes combine to form the group of heroes known as the...Avengers. Ant-Man pisses Dan off, Mad Merlin faces Thor, and Tales of Suspense see a big upgrade giving Tony a supporting cast! Entries covered: -Sgt Fury and his Howling Commandos #3 -Journey into Mystery #96 (A & C Stories) -Avengers #1 -Tales of Suspense #45 -Tales to Astonish #47 -Strange Tales #113 Note: Techn...

Route: 616 is back and this time we have an episode involving only Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four! Spider-Man meets Doctor Doom for the first time, we meet a villain named The Eel, Spidey and Human Torch team-up, and Namor takes on the FF and the human race with his Atlantean army! Entries covered: -Amazing Spider-Man #5 -Strange Tales #112 & Annual #2 -Fantastic Four Annual #1

Dan returns to the main podcast...just in time for another issue of Amazing Spider-Man! A disappointing first half leads us to a really fun and Important Fantastic Four, the Spider-Man issue, and the huge debut of...The X-Men! Entries covered:  -Journey into Mystery #95 -Tales to Astonish #46 -Tales of Suspense #44 -Fantastic Four #18 -Amazing Spider-Man #4 -X-Men #1

Crew 616 returns with the third monthly bonus episode! This time we switch things up from a single movie discussion to a topic discussion of who has played the best Batman in the movie adaptations. Some fun ensues as we hear the three crew members different points of view. We also discuss some of our favourite villains in these movies; including who are favourite Joker is. We even discuss the best...

The crew is minus a Dan this week, but the show must go on! Bill and RJ are here to cover and episode 66% Fantastic Four. While this episode is less about character debuts it is still an important episode as we get our first taste of the story arc form that we come to be; with a loosely tied two-part Doctor Doom story. Entries covered: -Tales of Suspense #43 -Strange Tales #111 (A & C stories)...

Join us this week as the Doctor Strange we all know and some of us love debuts! We witness the returns of Egghead, Wizard, and Paste-Pot Pete as well. We also go through the second issue of Sgt. Fury! Entries covered: -Tales of Suspense #42 -Strange Tales #110 (A & C stories) -Journey into Mystery #94 -Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes #2 -Tales to Astonish #45

The crew returns again, and this time we see some huge debuts. In the world of Spider-Man, arguably Spidey's greatest villain in Doctor Octopus makes his first appearance. A disappointing introduction to Radioactive Man. We also close off with the uncomfortable introduction of Ant-Man's sidekick the Wasp! See the evil Doctor Strange as well! Entries covered:  -Tales to Astonish #43 & 44 -...

The crew is back again, and this time we travel back to World War 2 as we start Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes! Besides that we explore a couple Fantastic Four issues divisive throughout the group. We also have some Ant-Man, Iron Man, and Thor. Entries covered: -Fantastic Four #13 & 14 -Tales to Astonish #42 -Tales of Suspense #40 -Journey into Mystery #92 -Sgt. Fury and his Howling Comm...

Crew 616 returns again! This time to mostly torture Dan! That's right, it's finally the week that Dan's favourite character Spider-Man(!) debuts his own title, and what a strong start!. We also get some Thor and Human Torch action. Entries covered: -Amazing Spider-Man #1 & 2 -Journey into Mystery #91 -Strange Tales #108 (A & D stories)

Crew 616 returns once again for another episode of Route 616! In this episode, big things happen, as Iron Man debuts. We get the best Hulk story so far, possibly the worst Thor story, and a very historic Fantastic Four! Entries covered: -Strange Tales #107 -Fantastic Four #12 -Journey into Mystery #90 -Incredible Hulk #6 -Tales of Suspense #39 (A & D stories)  -Tales to Astonish #41

Crew 616 returns with another film discussion bonus episode! This month we return to tackle the 2019 movie "Brightburn." Dan heavily defends this movie as Bill and Ryan point out the flaws they perceived while watching this movie. Thing go off task a bit with some DC, Marvel, and other (better) evil Superman media. Come listen to see the arguments between this being a good movie or a disappointmen...

The crew is back with another episode. We have a double dose of Strange Tales, a decent, yet silly Ant-Man story, and a hilarious (not necessarily a good thing) Thor story. We also see the debut of the Impossible Man and a defense from the FF themselves on the usage of Sue Storm. Entries covered:  -Strange Tales #105 & 106 -Journey into Mystery #89 -Fantastic Four #11 -Tales to Astonish #...

In this episode we get a crappy Hulk issue, the returns of both Loki and Doctor Doom, and debuts of both Paste Pot Pete (Triple P as we codename him) and Scarlet Beetle. Some ratings reflection is made and we tease the fun coming in our next few episodes. Come join the fun! Entries covered: -Incredible Hulk #5 -Journey Into Mystery #88 -Strange Tales #104 -Fantastic Four #10 -Tales to Astonish #39

Crew 616 returns again to cover six more entries in the Marvel reading order. In this episode we are introduced to some interesting villains in Puppet Master and Egghead; while also meeting the most important new character in this episode in Alicia Masters. Entries covered: -Fantastic Four #8 & 9 -Tales to Astonish #37 & 38 -Strange Tales #103 -Journey into Mystery #87

In the first bonus episode of this film discussion series, Crew 616 tackles "30 Days of Night." Dan and Bill tease Ryan. We go on many a tangent. We even tease our next episode; which will be on "Brightburn."

The crew tackles the next six entries in the reading order, as they go into how much the Human Torch sucks; with the debut of his solo title in Strange Tales. More Hulk, Thor, and Ant-Man as well. Stories/comics covered: -Strange Tales #101 & 102 -Tales to Astonish #36 -Journey into Mystery #86 -Incredible Hulk #4

Ryan, Dan, and Bill join up again to review and discuss the next entry in our Marvel 616 reading order! This episode includes some key character debuts in Thor, Henry Pym as Ant-Man, and Loki!  Issues/stories covered: -Journey Into Mystery #83-85 -Tales to Astonish #35 -Fantastic Four #6 & 7 -Incredible Hulk #3

In this second episode we bring Dan into the fold; the third member of the podcast. We continue our journey through our reading order and tackle the next 6 comics/stories.  Covered in this episode: -Incredible Hulk #1-2 -Tales to Astonish #32 (D story) -Amazing Adult Fantasy #14 (B story) -Fantastic Four #5 -Amazing Fantasy #15 (A story)

In this debut episode of "Route: 616" Host Ryan, and Co-Host Bill sit down to discuss their first batch of comics, along with the concept of the podcast. This podcast is set to cover all things Marvel main continuity. We summarize, review, rate, discuss and make fun of the topics at hand. The comics/stories discussed in this episode are: -Fantastic Four #1-4 -Tales to Astonish #27 (A story) -Tales...