Henchmen of Comics

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex turn the lights down real low and finally tackle a bunch of frequently asked questions, Matt can't wait for the Black Hammer spin-off about his high school years, Alex keeps exposing himself to radiation only to gain the superpower of radiation poisoning, and they both metaphorically pour one out for Vertigo comics because they didn't want to actually stain...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the first three episodes of the final season of Legion . Matt longs for that commune lifestyle, Alex is going to start a strictly Kris Kross cover band, and they both pretend like they understand what they witnessed in the first half of season 3. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagra...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home . Matt's new catchphrase is "Thwip, thwip" even though it was never spoken in the movie, Alex feels unimportant when elemental monsters never attacking during his travels, and they both wonder when they'll get a well deserved cameo in the MCU. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/h...

In this bonus episode, Matt & Alex discuss the number one issues for the month of June. Matt thinks the big twist in Levithan is that he's actually Levithan, Alex keeps his basketball card collection in plain sight hoping Black Cat will rob him, and they both can't wait for Frank Miller to write the Year One version of their lives. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: h...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex are finally back from paternity leave and are ready to talk about Fox/Disney's Dark Phoenix . Matt thinks he might have been hired to do all the accent work for the film, Alex finally accepts he'll never get a secret Gambit cameo, and they both realize this film gave them a real appreciation for X3: Last Stand . WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follo...

In this week's episode, with one of the guy's still on paternity leave, Matt and Alex dive into another trade swap. Matt has an identity crisis thanks to Eternity Girl . Alex learns what true love really is with Rogue & Gambit . And they both learn valuable life lessons in the process. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: h...

In this week's episode, Matt and Alex dip their toes into the finer art of graphic novels with My Favorite Thing is Monsters and X-Men: Grand Design . Matt realizes his deepest darkest secret - he likes the X-Men, Alex learns he'll never have anything to write about due to his relatively normal childhood, and they both start bustling new careers as art critics. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW lang...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the pilot episode of Swamp Thing on DC Universe. Matt is now terrified of all plants, Alex pities Alec Holland for being one letter off from having a cool name, and once again they curse a series as they learn it was canceled after recording. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: h...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the number one issues for the month of May. Matt wishes Batman was carrying his disembodied head in a jar, Alex mourns not being savage enough for a certain Avengers team, and they both become massive fans of Jimmy Olson. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://www.instagram....

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the superhero horror film Brightburn . Matt becomes envious of simple farm life, Alex wonders why baby aliens never crash in his backyard, and they both get permanently spooked by pubescent children. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehenchmenofcomic...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the DC animated film Justice League vs. The Fatal Five . Matt likes his Star Boys to not be stars, nor boys. Alex is way too excited to see an animated T-sphere. And they both realize a Two-Face/Kilowog buddy cop movie needs to happen. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss season 2 of The Tick on Amazon. Matt hopes to be reincarnated as Dangerboat, Alex demands to know why this Tick won't shout about a certain round utensil, and, sadly, this episode was recorded before they got the news that this excellent series was canceled. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofco...

In this week's episode Matt & Alex once again return to their local comic book store for Free Comic Book Day. Matt becomes an unrepentant criminal trying to figure out how to get more free comics than allowed, Alex wants all free comics to feature a grumble, and they both party at ground zero with Fishbone. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchm...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex finally get to the first issues for the month of April with a special mid-week episode. Matt might actually be a secret Xena: Warrior Princess superfan, Alex thinks Rob Liefeld draws better feet than anyone, and for some reason no comic in April was as enjoyable as seeing Endgame . WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter....

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the little known indie flick Avengers: Endgame . Matt wants to compete with Professor Hulk in an academic decathlon, Alex thinks Wolverine could have solved all of this with a quick snikt , and they both try not to cry discussing a movie with a talking racoon. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenof...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss their favorite moments that led to Avengers: Endgame . Matt remembers a time where the only Marvel movie he saw was Civil War and was very confused, Alex is dying to know if the guy that served the Avengers shwarma survived the Snap, and finally Matt takes a pop quiz created Alex to test his knowledge of who's alive and who's dust leading into Endgam...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the 2019 film Hellboy . Matt realizes beating up giants is what every film is missing, Alex never knew how much he missed Liz Sherman until she was gone, and they both eagerly anticipate the franchise to swing in the other direction and put out a "G" rated version. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/hench...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the DC film Shazam . Matt wants to know he can't transform into Zachary Levi, Alex develops a fear for talking worms, and they both wonder why everyone wanted to adopt Billy Batson but no one wanted to adopt Bruce Wayne. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the 1000th issue of Detective Comics. Matt's audition to be the next Batman goes poorly, Alex likes it when his Batman makes him get all emotional, and they both talk about some of their favorite Batman stories of all time. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://www.instagra...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the first issues released for the month of March. Matt's so hopped up on his pull list he thinks he's ascended the Matt status ladder, Alex is worried he'll never be a teenage witch, and they both dial H for Henchmen. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the DC Animated film Reign of the Supermen . Matt becomes an old man and hates teenage clones of beloved superheroes, Alex's highlight of this Superman film is a throwaawy joke by Batman, and they both realize they'll never see stories like this on the big screen. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchm...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the latest Marvel film Captain Marvel . Matt learns he's been a feminist this entire time, Alex thinks he might have been replaced by a skrull, and these two professional podcasters completely forget to discuss the after credit scenes. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the first season of Umbrella Academy on Netflix. More than anything, Matt wishes he had been born by a non-pregant woman and adopted by a cruel billionaire. While watching the series Alex's one-side high school rivalaries flair up again. They're both upset that their history classes completely ommitted the chapters on time traveling assassins. WARNIN...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the number ones for the month of February. Matt hates team books because he was always picked last, for the first time ever Alex considers not giving an X-Men book a perfect 10/10, and they both wonder does the world need two brand new Conan comic books? WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic...

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the pilot episode of Doom Patrol on the DC Universe. Matt wants to reincarnate as a 1980s NASCAR driver, Alex thinks he might be one of Crazy Jane's personalities, and they both get sucked into the weird. WARNING: SPOILERS and some NSFW language Follow on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/henchmenofcomic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehenchme...