Reel Comic Heroes

190 - Road to Perdition with Jarf This week on Reel Comic Heroes , we're taking a detour from capes and cowls and heading down the rain-soaked road of Road to Perdition ! Wait... a mob movie? On a comic book podcast? You bet! Based on the graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner, this Oscar-winning crime drama proves that not every comic adaptation needs superheroes. We are...

In which our heroes try to remember.

189 - Men in Black II with Megan Coleman and Liz Whitaker The Men in Black are back! This episode of Reel Comic Heroes dives into Men in Black II , the 2002 sequel that reunited Agents J and K for another extraterrestrial adventure. When a dangerous alien known as Serleena threatens Earth and the coveted Light of Zartha, Agent J must bring his former partner out of retirement and back into the sec...

188 – Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones The Clone Wars are brewing, political intrigue is spreading across the galaxy, and romance is about to make things very awkward. In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we revisit Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, the middle chapter of the prequel trilogy that expands the scope of the galaxy while setting the stage for the fall of the Re...

Reissue 67 - Masters of the Universe (1987) Since a new Masters of the Universe movie is arriving in 2026, we're unlocking the vault and re-releasing Episode 67 of Reel Comic Heroes! Join us as we travel back to Eternia—and suburban Earth—to revisit the 1987 cult classic Masters of the Universe, starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as the iconic Skeletor. Based on the wildly po...

187 - Blade II with Tierney Steele This week on Reel Comic Heroes , we dive into the dark, blood-soaked world of Blade II — Guillermo del Toro’s stylish sequel that turned Marvel’s vampire hunter into a full-blown action-horror icon. Joined by special guest Tierney Steele , we break down the film’s brutal fight choreography, unforgettable creature design, and the uneasy alliance between Blade and...

186 - Spider-Man with Eric Bayne In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive deep into the iconic 2002 Spider-Man film that swung into theaters and redefined superhero cinema for a new generation. Joined by special guest Eric Bayne, we explore the film’s groundbreaking impact, its faithful yet fresh adaptation of the classic story, and the memorable performances that brought Peter Parker and his...

185 - The One Jet Li's The One arrives at the height of early-2000s sci-fi action, blending multiverse theory with high-velocity martial-arts spectacle. The film follows Gabriel Yulaw, a former agent of the Multiverse Authority who has discovered a dangerous loophole in reality: by traveling to parallel universes and killing alternate versions of himself, he absorbs their life energy and grows exp...

184 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider In this action-packed episode of Reel Comic Heroes, the hosts dust off their dual pistols and dive headfirst into the early 2001 adventure phenomenon that was Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie. Based on the wildly popular video game series, this film promised to bring one of gaming's most iconic characters to life — but did it live up to the hype? Join...

183 - From Hell In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes , we descend into the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London to unravel the grim mystery of From Hell , the 2001 adaptation of Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's seminal graphic novel. Johnny Depp stars as opium-addled Inspector Frederick Abberline, tasked with hunting down the elusive Jack the Ripper.  Grab your clairvoyant visions, pour yoursel...

182 - Ghost World In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we step into the offbeat, sardonic world of Terry Zwigoff's Ghost World (2001), adapted from Daniel Clowes' cult graphic novel. We follow the misadventures of Enid and Rebecca, two recent high school graduates navigating the uncertain summer before adulthood, drifting between cynicism, friendship, and the awkwardness of growing up. We dig int...

181 - Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive deep into Kevin Smith's wild, fourth-wall-breaking road trip comedy: Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back . Join us as we revisit the 2001 cult classic that brought the View Askewniverse full circle—and then blew it up for good measure. We explore the film's meta-commentary on Hollywood, comic book culture, and internet fando...

180 - Planet of the Apes In this episode, we travel back to 2001 and dive headfirst into the strange, ambitious, and often divisive reboot of Planet of the Apes directed by Tim Burton. Joined by returning guest Jonathan Howell ( Swordboys) and first-time guest Eric Magill ( The Unapologetic Geek ), we peel back the prosthetics and explore what worked, what went off the rails, and what the hell was...

In which our heroes discuss fine art.

179 - Jurassic Park III Hold onto your butts! This week on Reel Comic Heroes, we're diving headfirst into the chaotic, avian-infested world of Jurassic Park III . Join Travis and Patrick as they dissect the questionable parenting decisions, the surprisingly effective Alan Grant survival tips, and the sheer absurdity of a talking raptor dream sequence. Was this a worthy sequel or a prehistoric miss...

In which our heroes discuss Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion

In which our heroes lament the Josie & The Pussycats Minute podcast that never was (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)

178 - Josie & The Pussycats with Niall McGowan In this episode, we're strumming the power chords of early 2000s pop culture with the glittering, satirical cult classic Josie & The Pussycats ! Joining us is none other than Niall McGowan, co-host of Bat Minute and a connoisseur of all things comic and cinematic. Together, we dive into the neon-drenched world of Josie, Melody, and Val as they rocket...

In which our heroes discuss Parker Posey (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)

Our upcoming Josie & the Pussycats episode is jam-packed, so we had to trim some stuff out. But rather than throw out this gold, here you go.

Get ready for a wild, surreal ride through the twisted corridors of early-2000s cinema as the Reel Comic Heroes crew dives headfirst into Monkeybone—a film that's part dark fantasy, part slapstick comedy, and entirely confusing. In this episode, we unpack the strange journey of cartoonist Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser), who finds himself trapped in a bizarre limbo world filled with oddball creatures,...

176 - Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker with Alex Thompson-Forte In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the animated classic Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker . Hosts Travis and Patrick are joined by special guest Alex Thompson-Forte to unravel the dark and thrilling story that brings the Clown Prince of Crime back to terrorize Neo-Gotham. Together, they discuss the film's intense ac...

175 - X-Men with Adam Sheehan Get ready, true believers! In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes , we dive into the movie that helped launch the modern era of superhero films, X-Men (2000). Directed by Bryan Singer and featuring an all-star cast, this film brought Marvel's beloved mutants to the big screen in a way that changed comic book adaptations forever. Joining us for this discussion is the fan...

174 - The Crow: Salvation with Bubbawheat and Eric Magill Justice comes with a vengeance! This week, we're diving into the third installment of The Crow franchise – The Crow: Salvation (2000). This direct-to-video sequel brings a new story of revenge and redemption, starring Eric Mabius as Alex Corvis, a wrongfully executed man who returns from the dead to uncover the truth behind his murder. Join...

In which we meet a new friend.