The Comic Book Block

Crossovers are the best kind of chaos. Two worlds colliding, heroes teaming up, and fans getting exactly what they didn’t even know they needed. On this episode of The Comic Book Block, we’re breaking down the wildest mash-ups in comic history. Superman hangs out with Spider-Man. Archie survives the Punisher. And yes, Charles Barkley dunks on Godzilla. These aren’t stories, they’re fever dreams —...

In this episode, we’re chopping it up about DC K.O., Absolute Evil, the Static Shock/Batman Beyond mini-series, and the crossover so wild it sounds like fanfiction—Batman vs. Deadpool. But we ain’t stressing it—we celebrating it. ‘Cause DC out here dropping events like Oprah with gift bags: “You get a tie-in! You get a one-shot! You get a crisis!” And yeah, your wallet might be crying, but your co...

Marvel’s Phase 6 is here, and it’s basically a challenge to see how much superhero content one human can handle. From Fantastic Four and Spider-Man 4 to Avengers: Doomsday , Secret Wars , Marvel Zombies , and a stack of Disney+ shows, Kevin Feige’s making sure our calendars — and our streaming queues — stay full. In this episode of The Comic Book Block , we’re talking the hype, the chaos, and why...

In this episode, we dissect James Gunn’s newly minted “Gods and Monsters” slate, and somehow come to the disturbing realization… that the creative direction actually makes sense. Yeah. We’re scared too. We go through the whole slate and break it down — the good, the bold, and the “how did this make it past executives without sabotage?” For the first time in a decade, DC fans aren’t just cautiously...

Booster Gold is the only hero who can save the timeline, crash the timeline, and then tag himself in the post about it. This week on The Comic Book Block, we dive into DC’s most self-promotional savior. He’s the time-traveling ex-quarterback who stole a time machine, a security droid named Skeets, and then decided the best way to protect the timeline was to turn it into a highlight reel. We’re bre...

This week, we talk about Rook: Exodus — the inspiring story of a man who survived the collapse of society... just so society could leave him behind again. Rook used to be a farmer. Now he's a Warden with a helmet, a bird army, and absolutely no reason to get out of bed. His planet is dying. His family is gone. And the only thing he's saving is face — barely. It’s the classic tale of corporate aban...

Welcome to Hyde Street , the only neighborhood where your worst decisions don’t just haunt you—they set up shop, invite their friends, and throw loud parties you can’t escape. On this episode of The Comic Book Block , we tear into Geoff Johns’ Hyde Street —a ghostly purgatory full of broken promises, bad deals, and emotional damage that comes with zero refunds. Think of it as a family reunion wher...

This week on The Comic Book Block Podcast, we’re breaking down Redcoat—the man, the myth, the walking colonial fever dream. He’s got a musket, centuries of emotional damage, and one jacket that’s committed to the bit harder than any cosplayer you’ve ever met. Man’s been in essential moments throughout history, and still got the nerve to walk through a modern city lookin’ like he just challenged Pa...

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the glowing chaos that is Geiger —Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s post-apocalyptic powerhouse of radioactive action. Geiger is what happens when you mix Batman’s tragic backstory, the Hulk’s radiation issues, and the Mandalorian’s parenting energy—then toss him into a Fallout DLC, ☢️ This episode’s packed with glow, grit, and Geiger: 💥 Geiger’s tragic backstor...

🌀 The Ultimates Are Not Okay (And That’s the Point) What happens when Marvel’s most powerful heroes start unraveling? In this episode, we break down Deniz Camp’s bold reboot of The Ultimates-a cosmic therapy session disguised as a superhero comic. Existential crises, multiversal stakes, and gods with guilt? It’s like a Marvel x Nietzsche crossover. Yeah, we’re talking about it. 🎙️✨

In this web-slinging episode of The Comic Book Block, we dive deep into Marvel's bold new take on the wall-crawler with the Ultimate Spider-Man. We unpack Jonathan Hickman's groundbreaking narrative, and how this reimagined Peter Parker—now older, married, and a father—challenges everything we thought we knew about Spidey. Join us as we break down key story arcs from Issues #1–#16, explore...

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! In this episode of The Comic Book Block , we dive into Absolute — Green Lantern , The Flash , and Martian Manhunter . Join us on the block to discuss these iconic characters reimagined in the Absolute Universe. After listening to this episode, check out Gemni Comic Supply for all your supply needs. COMICBLOCK10 https://geminicomicsupply.com/discount/COMICBLOCK10 Th...

Welcome to the Comic Book Block. In this episode, we discuss the Last Dust of Kryston, the first arc of Absolute Superman, and it was a banger. So kick it on the block as we discuss more about DC Comics' Absolute Universe.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! This week we are discussing Absolute Wonder Woman.

Welcome to the Block! In this, episode we discuss Absolute Batman. No Money-No Problem-Batman is still the hero this Gotham needs. So sit back and relax as we take the Block to the Absolute Universe.

Welcome to the Comic Book Block! In this episode, we are discussing the Non-Team-Team known as the Defenders.

Welcome to the Comic Book Block! This episode we discuss the Creature Commandos and highlight this team in the comic books and on the small screen. So come joim us as we explore the roster of the Creature Commandos,

Welcome to the Comic Book Block. Join us as we discuss some of the great Milestone characters.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! In this episode we honor Black History Month with a discussion about DC Comics characters that we consider influential to diversity inside the comic book world. So come hang out with us for this important and entertaining discussion.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! This episode we honor Black History Month with a discussion about Marvel characters that we consider influential to diversity inside the comic book world. So hang out with us for this important and entertaining discussion.

Come join us on the Block as we finish our discussion on one of our favorite characters Dick Grayson-Nightwing.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! We are in the Superheroes Lodge hanging out and discussing Dick Grayson-AKA-Robin-AKA-Nightwing-AKA one of the most important comic book characters of all time, So come join us for part 1 of our Nightwing discussion.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! Today we open the doors to Club Anti-Hero and discuss the quintessential anti-hero-The Punisher.

Welcome to the Comic Book Block! We are back after our holiday break and we are talking sidekicks. So come hangout on the block as we explore and discuss the topic of sidekicks.

Welcome to The Comic Book Block! In this episode, we are in the Villain's Lair discussing the master of the trick umbrellas, the Wah-Wah-Wah gangsta known as The Penguin. Join us as we discuss the evolution of one of the great villains in the DC universe.