Caffeinated Comics on Radio Misfits

It’s Halloween! Jon and Steven discuss how 80’s slashers relied on latex and goo, how Universal Studios created horror icons that became as ubiquitous as superheroes and how the Walking Dead ate up all the good zombie ideas. Plus, horror comedies, the genius of Jeffrey Coombs and the lost “Anchorman” movie!

The streaming giant that green-lights everything now takes away two Marvel series! Jon, Steven and Lisa Brown discuss how the cancellations of “Iron Fist” and “Luke Cage” could impact the new thirds season of Daredevil, what it might mean for Disney’s upcoming streaming service and why “Orange is the New Black” matters. Plus, Lisa sees the new “Hallo...

The author of “Untamed: The Psychology of Marvel’s Wolverine” is here! Jon and Dr. Flores discuss how to create a psychological profile for a fictional character shaped by many authors, how childhood trauma played a fundamental role in Logan’s development even though the story was revealed forty years later and how the X-Man’s capacity to endure pain helped her throug...

It’s a Spider-Man movie without Spider-Man. Jon, Steven and Dani Romero all saw the Tom Hardy movie and have very strong opinions about it. Like really strong. There’s yelling.

The classic Batman artist has passed. Jon represents their conversation from 2016 where Norm discusses his early work, his rise on Detective Comics during the 1989 Batmania and the stroke which changed his life forever.

The first look at the next Marvel movie is here! Jon and Steven discuss the long, troubled history of Carol Danvers and how she became an “A” list character thirty years later. Plus, Joaquin Phoenix is the Joker and Henry Cavill is not Superman?

The creator of “Stan Against Evil” is here! Jon talks to Dana about his new “Planet of the Apes: Visionaries” graphic novel, which adapts the original draft of Rod Serling’s screenplay. Plus, his time writing “The Simpsons”, “The Dana Gould Hour” podcast, the upcoming season of “Stan” and how a writer, show runner, actor and comedia...

The most anticipated Marvel video game in history is out! Jon, Ben and Kevin Ryan discuss the levels they’ve achieved in the first 24 hours while Steven curses his X Box 360. Is it better than “Batman: Arkham City”? Better than the LEGO Marvel games? Better than the Atari version where you climb a wall and Green Goblin drops bombs on you? Plus, who is Mr. Negative and why is he s...

Jon got the new John Byrne X-Men Artifact edition and Steven can’t put it down. They take a long look at the peak of both Byrne’s career but the entire X-Men franchise, how it compares to the height of the mutants’ 90’s popularity and Byrne’s own Fantastic Four run, and why we love inkers.

When Disney buys FOX, will the mutants be outcasts again? Jon and Steven cover how some finished movies might not get released as others are reworked for the new world order. Plus, Guardians 3 is cancelled, Taiki Waititi is making something Marvel again and why the 90’s X-Men animated series wasn’t as good as the failed pilot before it.

How do you stay grounded in an obsessive hobby. Chris Citarrella talks with Jon and Steven about disposable comics at the newsstand, getting pulled in to the speculator boom and keeping one eye on digital comics. Plus, Matt Groening’s new Netflix show.

Sir Patrick Stewart returns to Star Trek! Jon and Steven discuss what the return to the 24th century means for the franchise and CBS All Access. Also, even more Marvel Legends!

Mike put Jon in a Spider-Man comic but no one knows but the two of them. They talk about his back-up in the Spectacular annual as well as his new job writing Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, the stress of changing cities with each job and how achieving all your dreams still can’t beat depression

The Cartoon Network hit is now a feature film! Jon, Steven and Ben Clarke discuss the evolution of the series from the earlier action focused effort, the sly humor that both knows and rejects comic book continuity and why this iteration is so controversial for some fans. Plus, we lose Ben to Fortnite.

Comicon is here again! And that means so many announcements! Jon and Steven discuss good trailers, bad trailers, a Buffy reboot, Grant Morrison on Green Lantern and the tale of a bodyguard named Dave. Plus, how even San Diego can’t escape the awfulness of 2018.

From Spider-Man to Batman, superheroes are bad at maintaining relationships. Jon and Steven look at both the recent Batman 50 and Amazing Spider-Man 1 to see how the most popular characters will probably remain single. Plus, JB Smoove as J. Jonah Jameson?

The creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange has passed at age 90. Jon and Steven discuss his dark, unusual style, the way he approached character design and how the most famous comic book artist chose to be a recluse for decades. Plus, they both see “Ant-Man and the Wasp”.

It’s Netflix, ComiXology and Mattycollector all in one! DC has announced their new streaming app and for once they’ve beaten Marvel at something. Plus, backed up on omnibuses and being very tired from shooting videos in a heat wave.

The second film from the Jurassic Park reboot is out but Jon hasn’t seen it. Instead, he’s been lost in PlayStation VIrtual Reality and gives Steven a tour of Batman Arkham VR. Steven and Davis Miller discuss the film’s shift in tone from the last entry and how it compares to other recent monster movies. Plus, Jon is sort of almost in the new Spectacular Spider-Man annual.

Brad Bird took 14 years to make a second “Incredibles” movie so naturally we’ve got a ten year old to discuss it. Jon’s son Ben sits in to talk PIXAR’s enhanced character design, elegant fight choreography, and walking the fine line of parody and homage to superheroes past. Also, why “Coco” isn’t all that great.

Guy Casper started reading comic books in 1968, and continues to this day. Jon and Steven ask Guy the big questions: What keeps him in? What pushes him out? What are his favorite eras?  Plus, how to love an artist that keeps going away.

With Bendis over at DC and Slott leaving Spider-Man for Iron Man and the FF, Marvel is due for a sea change. But will this one stick? Jon and Steven discuss the breakup of Quesada’s writing crew, the declining sales of 2017, and the return of core characters at the cost of diversity. Also, can we ever read X-men again?

Jon, Steven and Elliott Serrano have a SPOILER filled discussion of the latest Star Wars blockbuster you may not have seen yet. How far back does the development go? Does Ron Howard have a style? Does Alden Ehrenreich measure up to Harrison Ford, or for that matter, River Phoenix? Plus, does Elliott still hate Rogue One?

You’ve heard from the creator, now hear from the fans! Jon welcomes first-time guest Scott Berends to SPOILERLY discuss the expanded budget, the increased ties to the X-Men Cinematic Universe, how Deadpool went from a cult figure within the comics community to a crossover superstar and how comedies get a pass for plot holes. Also, what was up with that trailer with Melissa McCarthy and the p...

RE-PRESENTING OUR CONVERSATION FROM 2016! Jon talks to the co-creator of Deadpool before the premiere of the Fox Movie. Fabian discusses what it was like to control half of the X-Men franchise at its commercial peak, the inspiration he and Rob Liefeld foundin creating the Merc With a Mouth and his experiences moving to DC to write Batman.