The Nerd Byword

This week, with a new Ultimate Spider-Man around the corner, Kris and Dave talk about their wishes for the new series. Plus, Dave Filoni gets a new job, Scream VII goes back to the drawing board, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Dave Filoni's new Star Wars job Scream VII goes back to the drawing board Byword Big Talk Ultimate Spider-Man #1 Nerd Commendations Percy Jackson & the Olympians...

This week, Kris and Dave look ahead at the February 2024 comic book solicitations. Which books have them excited? Plus, the Turtles at IDW experience some big changes, Madame Web looks weird, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Madame Web Trailer released, looks weird as heck The Winds of Change Blow at IDW’s TMNT Line Byword Big Talk February 2024 Solicitations Nerd Commendations Star Trek Voya...

This week, Kris and Dave reignite the controversy and take a closer look at The Marvels. Did it deserve to fail, or is it a gem of a movie? They also reflect on the end of the Hollywood strikes and lament the cancellation of yet another Warner Bros. movie. Plus, new nerd commendations! Nerd News Coyote vs Acme shelved by WB for tax write-off The Hollywood strikes end Byword Big Talk The Marvels (2...

This week, it's a belated Thanksgiving as Kris and Dave discuss the nerdy content they're most thankful for. What made the cut? Plus, Jonathan Hickman goes Ultimate, a Two-Face actor passes away, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Decision Richard Moll, Two-Face actor, passes away Byword Big Talk From Attitude to Gratitude Nerd Commendations Assassin's Creed: Mirage...

This week, Kris and Dave look to the future and pick their most anticipated January 2024 comic book releases. Which books made the cut? Plus, some major characters were cut from No Way Home, Matthew Vaughn wants to remake Star Wars (snicker), and the return of nerd commendations! Nerd News Mary Jane, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May all cut from No Way Home script Matthew Vaughn wants to remake Star Wars Bywo...

This week, Kris and Dave break down the big news regarding the MCU's upcoming Daredevil show and what it means for the wider MCU. Plus, is physical media dying out? Do the new Ultimate Marvel titles look good? Will Kris survive the final nerd nightmare? Nerd News Best Buy announces its dropping physical media Marvel announces first wave of new Ultimate titles Byword Big Talk Daredevil and the MCU...

This week, Kris and Dave revisit their second episode ever and discuss how to save the comic book industry. Do their three-year-old takes hold up, or have their views evolved? Plus, AI is already replacing artists, CD Projekt Red doubles down on Cyberpunk, plus another Nerd Nightmare, ready or not! Nerd News AI is already replacing artists CD Projekt Red doubles down on Cyberpunk 2077 Byword Big T...

This week, Kris and Dave check out some recently launched comic books. How do these first issues stack up? Plus, the WGA strike ends, AI Batman causes controversy, and Kris discovers a horror movie he actually likes! Nerd News WGA and studios reach an agreement AI Batman comics causes backlash Byword Big Talk Wonder Woman #1 by Tom King & Daniel Sampere Captain America #1 by J. Michael Straczy...

This week, DC vs. Marvel month concludes with Kris and Dave creating their own DC and Marvel amalgamated characters. What sort of Frankenstein characters did they come up with? Plus, Doctor Who's 60th anniversary is coming, Ultimate Spider-Man returns, and Kris heads to Texas for a Chainsaw Massacre! Nerd News Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Trailer releases Ultimate Spider-Man returns Byword Big Talk...

This week, DC vs. Marvel month continues with the two publishers' second batch of the 1996 Amalgam Comics collaboration. Can the Marvel-produced collection clean the litter box from last week? Plus, is Fables in the public domain? Is the Lando TV show now a movie? Can Kris survive the return of Nerd Nightmare? Nerd News Lando project now a movie? Is Fables in the public domain? Byword Big Talk Mar...

This week, DC vs. Marvel month continues with the two publishers' first batch of the 1996 Amalgam Comics collaboration. Are they a triumph or a...cat turd? Plus, rumors surrounding Nintendo's Switch 2 are heating up, details of the canceled Boba Fett movie emerge, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Switch 2 rumors are heating up Details on the canceled Boba Fett movie Byword Big Talk DC's Amalg...

This week, Kris and Dave kick off a month of DC vs. Marvel with a deep-dive into the 1990s comic book mini-series DC vs. Marvel…or is that Marvel vs. DC? Plus, video game voice actors may be heading for a strike, some speculation about a Daredevil: Born Again delay, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News MCU fare gets delayed…Daredevil next? Video game industry heading for possible strike Byword Bi...

This week, Kris and Dave become principals and hire comic book characters to teach at their schools. Who made the cut? Plus, wrestling and animation lose legends, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Arleen Sorkin Passes Away Bray Wyatt & Terry Funk Pass Away Byword Big Talk Comic book characters as teachers Nerd Commendations Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1 by Mark Waid and Bryan Hi...

This week, Kris and Dave review go back to the beginning and review the first volume of Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel. Does the new mutant’s origin hold up? Plus, a new Witcher book is coming, VFX artists vote to unionize, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Marvel VFX Artists Vote to Unionize A new Witcher book is coming Byword Big Talk Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1 Nerd Commendations Cityscapes: Sim Builder...

This week, Kris and Dave discuss their favorite short-term substitute superheroes. Which are as good as, if not better than, the original? Plus, the Justice League is set to take on some monsters, the Ultimate Universe returns, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Godzilla vs. Kong vs. Justice League announced The Ultimate Universe returns Byword Big Talk Favorite substitute superheroes Nerd Comm...

This week, Kris and Dave talk about their favorite game consoles and games that are essential for any deserted island stay. Plus, the FTC drops its case against Microsoft, animators work to unionize, and new nerd commendations. Nerd News FTC drops its case against Microsoft Cartoon Network & WB animators work to unionize Byword Big Talk Favorite gaming consoles and top game for each Nerd Comme...

Please note: this episode was recorded before the current Hollywood strikes. This week, Kris and Dave review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Does Indy have a strong final hurrah, or does he go out with a whimper? Plus, Microsoft and Activision are set to merge, SAG strikes, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Microsoft Activision merger a go SAG joins the strike Byword Big Talk Indian Jon...

Please note: this episode was recorded before the current Hollywood strikes. This week, Kris and Dave revisit Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a movie that may benefit from some fixes. Plus, Musk vs. Zuckerberg, Elektra returns, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Twitter sues Threads? Elektra returns Byword Big Talk Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Nerd Comm...

This week, Kris and Dave celebrate their 3 year anniversary by handing out he 3rd annual nerdy awards. Plus, Superman casting news drops, Spider-Boys sells (?), and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Superman Legacy casting announcement Spider-Boy gets a series Byword Big Talk The 3rd Annual Nerdies Nerd Commendations Scream VI The Oregon Trail

This week, Kris and Dave talk about one of the final DCEU films: The Flash. Was it an epic conclusion or a giant flush? Plus, FTC hearings lead to big gaming news. Marvel gets into AI, and new nerd commendations Nerd News Secret Invasion criticized for AI intro FTC Microsoft hearings lead to big revelations Byword Big Talk The Flash Nerd Commendations Extraction 2 Strange New World Season 2

This week, Kris and Dave talk about the new Miles Morales film Across the Spider-verse. Does it live up to the first installment? Plus, CBR hits a snag, The Flash makes negative headlines, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News CBR lays off editorial staff The Flash garners negative feedback Byword Big Talk Across the Spider-verse Nerd Commendations Greenlight for Steam Deck Midnight Suns

This week, Kris and Dave talk about some newly launched series from DC and Marvel. Are they worth a look or major disappointments? Plus, Immortal Thor is coming, the Fantastic Four MCU cast gets “leaked” and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Immortal Thor announced New rumors around MCU Fantastic Four Cast Byword Big Talk Avengers #1 by Jed Mackay & C.F. Villa Superman #1 by Joshua Williams & Jama...

This week, Kris and Dave dive deep into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Was it a fitting conclusion or a giant letdown? Plus, Overwatch 2 is back in the news, a certain Marvel character bites the dust, and new nerd commendations. Nerd News Overwatch 2 PvE mode canceled The Death of Ms. Marvel Byword Big Talk Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Nerd Commendations Ship of Harkinian TMNT: Splintered Fate...

The Ultimate Universe is about to return, so Kris and Dave look back at the first volume of The Ultimates. Does the inspiration behind the MCU hold up today? Plus, writer's strike, Sony shuts down a small studio, and Dave revisits the Steam Deck. Nerd News WGA votes to strike Sony shutters small studio Byword Big Talk The Ultimates by Mark Millar & Bryan Hitch Nerd Commendations Thor by Torunn Grø...

Celebrate 150 episodes of the Byword! Kris and Dave go back to the beginning and read some first appearances of notable comic book characters. How do they hold up today? Plus, Andy Samberg gets cloned, IDW struggles, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News Andy Samberg cast as Ben Reilly A dark day for IDW Byword Big Talk Action Comics #1 Amazing Fantasy #15 Detective Comics #27 X-Men #1 Nerd Commen...