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Week 3 is the most up and down of 'Future State' thus far, and the boys are here to help you separate the wheat from the chaff. Books discussed: "Future State: Catwoman" #1 "Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman" #1 "Future State: The Next Batman" #2 "Future State: Nightwing" #1 "Future State: Shazam" #1 "Future State: Superman Worlds of War" #1

The boys return with a look at the second week of 'Future State,' discussing the return of Bruce Wayne, the fun pairing of Yara Flor and Jon Kent and, perhaps, the best bit of dialogue Detective Chimp ever uttered. Titles discussed: "Future State: Dark Detective" #1 "Future State: Green Lantern" #1 "Future State: Justice League" #1 "Future State: Kara Zor-El Superwoman" #1 "Future State: Robin Ete...

It's the end of the DC Universe as we know it...and we fell meh? The boys dig into the final two issues - "The Last 52" and "Death Metal" #7 - of the most recent Crisis(ish) event from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.

It is finally here! 'Future State' has begun in earnest, and the boys dig into the first six books. Titles discussed: "Future State: The Next Batman" #1 "Future State: The Flash" #1 "Future State: Harley Quinn" #1 "Future State: Superman of Metropolis" #1 "Future State: Swamp Thing" #1 "Future State: Wonder Woman" #1

The boys end 2020 on a longwinded note, talking for 3+ hours about Grant Morrison's epic contribution to DC's Crises. Brian nearly gets himself kicked off the show for one take, and instantly has to pay for it by being responsible for editing this mess. Topics discussed include the "good" Peter Tomasi, the Super Young Team, the weird "Batman" tie-ins that aren't really tie-ins, and 180 minutes mor...

In this special bonus episode, the boys dig into "Dark Nights Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe," "Dark Nights Death Metal" #6, and "Dark Nights Death Metal: The Secret Origin." These three books perfectly reflect the boys: the Titans simp (Brian), the Superboy Prime simp (Zach), and the meticulous note-taking, page by page breakdown simp (Vince).

Multiversity Manga Club co-host and longtime friend of the pod Walter Richardson joins the boys for a discussion of Jim Starlin's "Death of the New Gods." The story, which somewhat touches on the events of both "Countdown" and "Final Crisis," while fitting in with neither, is a spiritual sequel to "Cosmic Odyssey," so there's plenty of "Odyssey" talk, too.

With news of a number of March and April series spinning out of 'Future State,' the boys spend the first half of the show discussing these new series and attempting to read the tea leaves for what this means for the rest of DC's line. That discussion is followed up by a look at the notable new comics of the past month or so, spotlighting the end of "Suicide Squad" and the first issues of "Batman/C...

The boys complete the task that no one should have to endure: we finish reading "Countdown." Topics discussed include a debate over which half had the worse art, the nothingness of a few stories, the constant undoing of storylines, and how it doesn't set up "Final Crisis" at all.

The boys look back on issue 5 of "Dark Nights: Death Metal," as well as the one-shots released this month and the finale of the "Justice League" tie-ins.

To celebrate the quarter-millennium mark, the boys dig into one of the most reviled events in comics history, "Countdown [to Final Crisis]." We discuss the total lack of forward momentum, the terrible art, and yet...Zach doesn't hate it. Yet.

The boys check in on some recent series conclusions, do a check in on "Batman" post-'Joker War,' and report back on the new Punchline one-shot. Issues discussed: "Batgirl" #50 "Batman" #101-102 "Young Justice" #20 "Punchline" #1 "Hawkman" #20

The boys conclude their look at the Geoff Johns written "Sinestro Corps War" event. Among many, many other things, they discuss the weird writing switch in "Green Lantern Corps" mid-event, the legacy of Sodam Yat, and the return of the weird sideways spreads.

The boys dig into all things "Death Metal" in this episode, starting by going page by page through the fourth issue of the main series. Attention is then turned to the two one-shots and the two tie-ins to "Justice League." Come for Superboy Prime, stay for the panel that nearly broke Brian's brain.

The boys look back on the Geoff Johns-spearheaded event, which reads as a sort of thesis for the next four years of DC Comics. We marvel at the artwork in "Green Lantern Corps," wrestle with the artwork in the Prologue by a certain problematic penciler, and remember all the cool Lanterns from this era, like Greenman and Stel.

Brian and Vince duet on some of the new and noteworthy books of the early fall. Did Joshua Williamson's "Flash" run end in a satisfactory manner? Was "Rorschach" the dumpster fire we were expecting? Why is 'Joker War' so good? Come for the answers to all of these questions and more.

The boys gather for a bonus episode to discuss the recent announcement of 'Future State,' DC's publishing initiative for January and February. We try to remain objective, but are clearly very excited about this. We gush over the creative teams, make guesses as to who is on the teaser image, and contemplate what the future will look like, post-'Future State.' 

The boys wrap up their look back at "52" and discuss how the various stories come to a conclusion. Did the Ralph Dibney plot stick the landing? Was there ever a point to the space story? Come find out!

The DC3cast is back on their bullshit, continuing their years long debate about the work of Sufjan Stevens. With a new album, The Ascension , out now, the boys discuss their feelings on the album, their favorite songs, and get into the classic Age of Adz vs Michigan debate.

Volume 3 of "52" begins to focus the series a bit, despite the covers spoiling quite a bit along the way. The boys also discuss which storylines work better this time around, the terrible Keith Giffen backmatter, and lots more.

The DC3cast, seemingly lost without an issue of "Death Metal" to examine page by page, turn instead to the three one-shots and one tie-in issue of "Justice League" to tide them over. Issues discussed: "Dark Nights Death Metal: Trinity Crisis" #1 "Dark Nights Death Metal: Speed Metal" #1 "Justice League" #53 "Dark Nights Death Metal: Multiverse's End" #1

We continue with our journey through "52" with a look at issues 13-26. These issues focus more on the mad scientist story and the Steel story, while putting Ralph Dibny into some really weird situations. We also get some gross Keith Giffen back matter, so strap in for that.

The boys tackle the first, and best, weekly series in the modern DC era, "52." In the first week, we meet the core characters: Renee Montoya, John Henry Irons, Black Adam, Ralph Dibney, and more. We also discuss the back-up stories, the trade edition back matter, and the gorgeous covers by J.G. Jones.

Join the DC3cast for discussions of CD changers, American politics, Arcade Fire LP rankings, and more in our discussion of 2004 in music. Oh, and some <i>Spider-Man 2</i> chat to boot!

This week's episode is extra long because of the 30 issues that comprise Grant Morrison's "Seven Soldiers" epic. Past guest and Multiversity staff writer Alexander Jones hangs out for the episode, where we talk the difference between the Guardian and the Manhattan Guardian, the top notch art talent, and whether the final issue was effective or not. That last discussion may tear the show apart fore...