Superhero Suite

Ten years ago DC Comics shook up their continuity in a way not seen since Crisis on Infinite Earths. And it was all the Flash's fault. One decision from Barry Allen spawned dozens of tales from a wide variety of DCU characters. And in the aftermath, the New 52 was born. This week we look at the history and influence of one of the biggest ideas in the history of the company. Plus, news and announce...

February is Black History Month. This month we take a look at the history of African American characters, writers, and artists that have graced the rich worlds of comics. These stories have not only reflected the culture of the time but also influenced it. Where did it all begin and how will it continue to evolve in the future? Plus, we have the news from comics, movies, and TV. Jay and Josh get h...

In 2006 DC relaunched their entire comics line with the ambitious idea of starting everything over. It may have not ended up the way they'd hoped, but the number 52 still reverberates throughout comics, TV, and movies. It's time to take a look at where this iconic number has shown up throughout the last 11 years. Plus, we have news of The Batman, Moon Knight, and Peacemaker. Jay and Josh play a ga...

Superheroes will dominate in 2022! From movies to TV to streaming, we have the rundown on all the upcoming projects we hope to see in a promising year. Will the MCU continue to dominate? Will The Batman bring back DC's former glory? Will the TV landscape change with the end of some shows? Jay and Josh hope their resolutions are in brilliant 4K on Superhero Suite.

In 2008 Iron Man set us on a path of unprecedented superhero content. So much has happened since Jon Favreau directed Robert Downey Jr. and began a universe with more content than any movie franchise in history. Jay and Josh have absolutely no wrinkles in their clothes on this special commentary episode of Superhero Suite.

Hawkeye has wrapped up on Disney+ and Spider-Man: No Way Home is finally in theaters. Jay and Josh give their initial impressions of both this week in a spoiler-free discussion. And stay tuned at the end of the show for a more in-depth talk about what happens in Clint Barton's next chapter and Peter Parker's ultimate fate. Plus, tons of news to get us ready for a new year, chock full of Superhero...

This time of year the holidays seep into everything and comic books are no exception. From cameos of Santa Claus in a variety of stories to entire comics where the heroes save the holiday, you can get into the spirit and still enjoy your favorite tales. Jay and Josh become super elves on this festive episode of Superhero Suite.

Blue Beetle and Booster Gold are two wacky superheroes with more of a history than you may think. From their early days as buddies in the Justice League to the evolution of their modern interpretations, the Suite breaks down where these characters came from. Plus, a look at the plethora of upcoming shows on Disney+. Jay and Josh run from scarabs from the future on Superhero Suite.

Marvel's Eternals is here! This unique story gives superhero fans a completely different take on the history of the MCU. We are here because the gigantic Celestials created us for their own purposes and the Eternals are here to protect us from the wicked Deviants. But is that the whole story? We break down the comic origins of these characters and give our take on the new movie. Plus, news on upco...

In October 2021 DC Fandome presented a bevy of superhero news and teases. We saw all the upcoming movie releases with teases of what's to come. Television will be packed with new and returning shows on CW and HBO Max. Comics have some very intriguing stories on their way. And video games will have content from many different universes. And can you believe that the New 52 is already 10 years old? W...

Fill your quiver and slip on your Bracelets of Submission as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of not one, but two legends. Wonder Woman and Green Arrow both celebrate milestone issues this year. We look back at the important history of these characters, how they've influenced social change, and what universes their modern-day versions have affected. And we have news of upcoming projects, premiere...

In 2005, we were given another superhero origin story in live-action format. Tim Story's Fantastic Four may not have been the first real world version of the heroes, but it was certainly a step up. Join the stretchy Mr. Fantastic, the ethereal Invisible Woman, the impulsive Human Torch, and the powerful and tragic Thing as they stop Victor Von Doom from world domination (or at least a very destruc...

Get ready to know a lot more about Marvel's time travelling villain Kang. He is supposed to play a major role in upcoming MCU films so we take a look at a history of the character and how important he's been to all the Marvel heroes. And we have news on movies that are almost here and some TV specials that are coming up. Jay and Josh dive deep into the big Kang theory on Superhero Suite.

In 1973 Marvel jumped on the popular karate bandwagon by introducing the character of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. While the development of the character has gone through some much needed cultural adaptations, the idea has remained exciting and action packed. And in 2021 Shang-Chi is presented in live action form as only Marvel Studios can do. Plus, this October's DC Fandome gets us pumped up for...

Space, the final frontier...of cosmic beings in the comics. This week we take a look at a history of the extra-terrestrial (and sometimes extra-dimensional) beings in Marvel and DC. Why have they kept enduring and how far does their power reach. Plus, a ton of news about TV, movies, and more. Jay and Josh grip their flight ring for dear life on Superhero Suite.

The Fantastic Four were created by two of the biggest legends of the comics industry, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. But the title has an even bigger legacy by debuting classic Marvel characters, breaking new ground, and inspiring interpretations on TV and in movies for years Plus, news and updates for upcoming projects and a discussion of what the guys thought of the release of James Gunn's The Suicide...

In 2004 Hellboy proved to us that a superhero can look a little different than we might expect. Guillermo del Toro's love and respect for Mike Mignola's iconic character was evident in this groundbreaking movie. And who would have expected that there was an actor that was perfectly suited for the role. Ron Perlman's portrayal made it seem as if Hellboy was made with him in mind all along. Jay and...

After many months of waiting, Marvel's Black Widow movie is finally here. Whether you stream it on Disney+ or return to the movie theater, this film has been highly anticipated by fans. Jay and Josh were lucky enough to see it together during a recent outing. That outing also took them to Atlanta to scout some locations of some Marvel movies including Ant Man and Spiderman. They discuss their excu...

Captain America, the quintessential American, turns 80 years old. His complex history has been both reflected by and influenced this country's culture since the 1940's. From punching evil fascists to being frozen in ice, he has always been the hero to look up to, whether it was Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, or any other good guy willing to take up the mantle. We look at it all plus news, movies, and T...

When Loki appeared for the first time in 1962, nobody could have guessed how important and popular the character would become in comics and the MCU. With the Disney+ Loki series continuing to impress fans, now is a great time to look back at the origins of the character and where he might go from here. Plus, we have news of upcoming projects and an update on superhero TV shows. Jay and Josh are bu...

The Swamp Thing was planted on the pages of House of Secrets, but he grew into so much more. We look back on 50 years of the unusual hero. And in 1981 Superman 2 gave us live action versions of General Zod and his sidekicks in the follow up to the first popular motion picture. Avengers Campus is now open in Disney's California Adventure with all the bells, whistles, and merchandise you'd expect. P...

Robert Kirkman's "Invincible" comic book debuted in 2003. But 18 years later Amazon Prime adapted it into a beautifully animated series. It doesn't hold back on the adult nature of the series, and looks into some heavy thematic issues as well. On this episode, we discuss the coming of age hero story, plus dive into comic news from TV, film, and page. Jay and Josh enjoy a hot Burger Mart meal on th...

We are finally getting more projects released and the list keeps growing! We look at the new projects coming our way including some anticipated sequels. A new DC animated movie takes The Flash back to World War II. And TV seems to be the main source of fantastic comic entertainment these days. We'll give you the schedule and talk about how we like them. Jay and Josh are hip deep in awesome heroes...

The 2002 film Spider-Man finally brought the Spectacular Web Slinger into theaters. The much anticipated film, directed by Sam Raimi, helped usher in a new era of superheroes and broke records as it gave us the origin story of Peter Parker's powers and pitted him against his legendary foe, Green Goblin. Jay and Josh provide a commentary track and try to last three minutes against Bone Saw in this...

That Superhero was based on who?! Superhero designs have been inspired by a wide variety of things, but we want to know if any of them were real! Well, at least inspired by real people. Faces, names, and even attitude helped creators to design many of the characters we love today. Plus, lots of promising news and recaps of your favorite shows. Any similarities of Jay and Josh to persons, real or i...