The Nerd Byword

This week, Kris and Dave review the first trade of the Image Comics series Saga. Is it great sci-fi or lackluster and weird? Also, will Star Wars' Finn return? Why is the new DLC for Horizon: Forbidden West getting review bombed? Plus, new nerd commendations! Nerd News The return of Finn? Horizon: Burning Shores DLC gets review bombed Byword Big Talk Saga, Vol. 1 Nerd Commendations Superboy: Man o...

This week, Kris and Dave review the Super Mario Bros movie. Is it a nostalgic dream come true, or a retro nightmare? Plus, Star Wars Celebration highlights, The Marvels trailer, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News The Marvels trailer releases Star Wars Celebration highlights Byword Big Talk The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nerd Commendations Power Rangers by Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice Gu...

This week, Kris and Dave discuss some comics characters that need a rebirth this spring. Plus, the E3 is cancelled, Batman & Robin returns, and Dave goes bonkers for the Steam Deck! Nerd News E3 Cancelled New Batman & Robin comic announced Byword Big Talk Springtime for Comics Characters Nerd Commendations Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) The Steam Deck

This week, Kris and Dave review Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Does it warrant the massive box office bomb it has become? Plus, the Last Ronin and the best Jedi return! Plus, new nerd commendations! Nerd News Last Ronin Video Game Announced Return of the "Best" Jedi Byword Big Talk Shazam: Fury of the Gods Nerd Commendations Superman by Williamson & Campbell The Sims 4

Let's get weird! Kris and Dave choose a bunch of fictional characters to perform in a band! Which characters did they choose for which role? Plus, they discuss the passing of Lance Reddick and present new nerd commendations! Nerd News Nightwing #105 goes first-person The loss of Lance Redddick Byword Big Talk Ready to Rock! Nerd Commendations Darkwing Duck Dark Knights of Steel

This week, Kris and Dave celebrate women's history by building an all-female team of heroes. No limits apply; who did they choose for their teams? Plus, Wonder Woman gets animated and the Gargoyles return!  Nerd News Wonder Woman gets animated What If Season 2 introduces new character Byword Big Talk Ladies' Night! Nerd Commendations Gargoyles Age of Empires II: Definite Edition

This week, Kris and Dave dig through the archives of the Byword to discuss some of their favorite nerd commendations from the past. Plus, was a big-screen Batman Beyond cartoon in the works at WB? Does the new TMNT cartoon promise greatness? Plus, more new nerd commendations! Nerd News Was DC's answer to Into the Spider-Verse a Batman Beyond movie? Mutant Mayhem is coming! Byword Big Talk Favorite...

This week, Kris and Dave take a deep dive into the Quantum Realm as they review Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania. Plus, AI comic books, more Lord of the Rings movies, and Kris watches a horror movie...willingly! Nerd News AI comic book copyright rejected New Lord of the Rings movies on the way Byword Big Talk Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania Nerd Commendations DC Universe Infinite Ultra Nope

Kris and Dave dig into the recently announced slate of DC cinematic and animated projects. Are James Gunn and Peter Safran making all the right moves? Plus, Hellboy reboots, The Marvels gets delayed, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News The Marvels gets a poster and a delay Hellboy reboot announced Byword Big Talk DC Universe - Gods and Monsters Nerd Commendations XCOM 2 Night Court (2023)

Not a typo! The longest-teased homework assignment in Byword history has finally arrived, as Kris and Dave sit down to discuss Marvel's House of X/Powers of X and Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire trilogy. Plus, more news and nerd commendations!  Nerd News Comixology hit by layoffs Mandalorian Season 3 trailer arrives Byword Big Talk House of X/Powers of X Heir to the Empire Trilogy Nerd Commendat...

This week, Kris and Dave experience some serious flashbacks, as they discuss nostalgic media. Which properties get nostalgia right? Which get it horribly wrong? Plus, The Batman 2 is on the way, the History of the World returns, and new nerd commendations! Nerd News History of the World Part 2 coming to Hulu The state of The Batman Part II Byword Big Talk Nostalgia! Nerd Commendations Wolverine: T...

It’s a conspiracy! Kris and Dave discuss their favorite, and strangest, fan theories about Superman, Star Wars, and…Mephisto? Plus, Wednesday renewal, Ezra Miller’s Flash future, and brand-new nerd commendations! Nerd News Wednesday renewed for season 2 Ezra Miller’s stock rising among WBD execs Byword Big Talk Fan Theories! Nerd Commendations She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell & Roge Antonio  Lego Star W...

Kris and Dave look ahead to the March 2023 comic book solicits. What are they excited to pick up? Plus, Batgirl’s final suit stands revealed, Kris goes back to the Disney+ well, and Dave finds a new Captain America run to love. Nerd News New Stan Lee Documentary coming Final Batgirl suit revealed Byword Big Talk March 2023 comic book solicits Nerd Commendations Tales of the Jedi on Disney+ Captain...

Kris and Dave talk about art and the artists they just can’t get enough of. Who made the list? Plus, AfterShock Comics files for bankruptcy, Hera Syndulla makes the leap to live action, and brand-new nerd commendations! Nerd News AfterShock Comics Files For Bankruptcy, Owes Creators Five Figure Sums Ahsoka Rumors Suggest a Live Action Captain Hera Syndulla Byword Big Talk Favorite Artists Nerd Com...

It's a new year and Kris and Dave have some ambitious plans! Join us as we discuss our nerd year resolutions. Plus, Kris and Dave react to Cavill's ouster from the role of Superman, and brand-new nerd commendations! Nerd News Henry Cavill out as Superman Hypno Hustler movie announced Byword Big Talk Nerd Year Resolutions Nerd Commendations Civilization VI for iPad Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Cody...

Kris and Dave build their own DC Cinematic Universe! Which six films do they suggest James Gunn use to build his “phase 1” of films? Plus, Patty Jenkins moves on from Wonder Woman, Hellboy gets a video game, and a closer look at Bendis’ creator-owned works. Nerd News Patty Jenkins off Wonder Woman 3 Hellboy gets a video game Byword Big Talk Kris & Dave’s DC Cinematic Universe Nerd Commendations Po...

Kris and Dave put their writing hats on and discuss comic books they’d pitch to DC and Marvel. A recurring theme? Dick Grayson! Plus, new trailer reactions for Guardians of the Galaxy and Indiana Jones, and brand-new Nerd Commendations! Nerd News New Indiana Jones 5 Trailer Released New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer Arrives Byword Big Talk Comic Book Pitches! Nerd Commendations Morning Gl...

It’s a Wakanda Forever deep dive, as Kris and Dave are joined by Ash, creator and host of the X of Words podcast, as they analyze the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, Microsoft faces some hurdles in buying Activision and Kris and Dave pay tribute to Power Rangers star Jason David Frank. Nerd News Jason David Frank passes away Government prepares to fight Microsoft acquisition...

In celebration of the World Cup, Kris and Dave each draft an international team of characters from the nerd multiverse! Plus, Twitter implodes, Jenny Ortega joins the MCU (maybe), and two new Nerd Commendations! Nerd News Twitter Implodes Jenny Ortega rumored as White Tiger Byword Big Talk The Nerd World Cup! Nerd Commendations The Autumnal Marvel Snap!

Kris and Dave fight the darkness of Thor: The Dark World with some fixes that would make the movie less bland. Plus, a tribute to Kevin Conroy, a gloomy prediction for the Witcher, and a basketful of new Nerd Commendations! Nerd News Witcher: Blood Origins teaser trailer hits the web Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy passes away at 66 Byword Big Talk Fixing Thor: The Dark World Nerd Commendations Ma...

Up, Up and Away! With Henry Cavill returning for a Man of Steel sequel, Kris and Dave compile a wish list of beats and castings they would like to see in the movie. Plus, James Gunn takes over DC movies, Cavill exits The Witcher, and more fresh Nerd Commendations! Nerd News James Gunn put in charge of DC movies Henry Cavill exits The Witcher Byword Big Talk Making Man of Steel 2 Nerd Commendations...

We say “Shazam!” and dive headfirst into the new DC movie Black Adam! Did the balance of power in the DCEU truly change? Plus, Henry Cavill returns as Superman, Harrison Ford joins the MCU, and all-new Nerd Commendations arrive! Nerd News Harrison Ford joins the MCU Henry Cavill Superman sequel in development Byword Big Talk Black Adam Nerd Commendations Boom Studios’ Power Rangers Andor

Dan Price returns! Kris sits down with the comics creator to talk BigFoot Knows Karate. Plus, a Bayonetta voice actor calls for a boycott of the game, Cartoon Network layoffs cause concerns, and Nerd Commendations return! Nerd News Bayonetta voice actor calls for boycott Cartoon Network hit with layoffs  Byword Big Talk BigFoot Knows Karate Nerd Nightmare Stray Dogs The Many Deaths of Leila Star

Shocktober concludes! Kris and Dave draw outside the lines, revealing their fandoms that are NOT related to comics, TV, or movies. Plus, the Mario trailer sparks controversy, a composer is attacked on social media, and the final Nerd Nightmare clowns around in the sewer! Nerd News Super Mario trailer released Composer Lorne Balfe attacked online  Byword Big Talk Non-nerdy nerdoms Nerd Nightmare It...

Shocktober continues! On the heels of the shocking cancellation of Paper Girls on Amazon Prime Video, Kris and Dave discuss the mistakes, and solutions, of streaming media. Plus, Dave colors outside the lines during the nerd news segment, and Kris experiences The Descent! Nerd News Cheating allegations in chess, poker, & fishing? Warner Bros Discovery gets hit with a class action lawsuit Byword Bi...