The Nerd Byword

Kris and Dave sit down to discuss Nick Spencer's Spider-Man run. Was it a big win or big loss? Plus, Mark Waid returns to DC, Tom Holland leaves Spider-Man, and nerd nightmare continues! Nerd News Mark Waid & Dan Mora on “World’s Finest” Detective Comics Back-Up Will “No Way Home” be Holland’s final Spidey film? Byword Big Talk Nick Spencer's Amazing Spider-Man Post-Mortem Nerd Nightmare Insidious

Kris and Dave sit down with Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics to talk about making it on the independent scene. Plus, DC reveals Jon Kent is bisexual and Kris invites a special guest to the Byword to discuss this development. Nerd News Nintendo Online Expansion to Cost $50 for Individual $80 for Family Plan Jon Kent Comes Out Byword Big Talk Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics Nerd Nightmare F...

Kris and Dave review the newest entry into the MCU, Shang Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings. Plus, Sabrina Spellman returns, Agatha Harkness returns, and Nerd Nightmare returns! Nerd News Agatha Harkness & Monica Rambeau to Disney+ Sabrina Spellman returns! Byword Big Talk Shang Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings Nerd Nightmare The Exorcist (1973)

Kris and Dave sit down with comics writer Stephanie Williams to talk about her upcoming DC series, Nubia and the Amazons. Plus, ScarJo settles, Kris chickens out of Nerd Nightmare and Dave learns how to pronounce some names! Nerd News Friday the 13th writer reclaims the rights to the horror franchise ScarJo settles Disney lawsuit Byword Big Talk Stephanie Williams' Nubia and the Amazons Nerd Comme...

Kris and Dave target the mighty Marvel machine and try to fix Marc Webb's 2012 Spidey flick, The Amazing Spider-Man. Plus, Marvel sues, Russell T. Davies returns to Doctor Who, and Kris meets Milestone! Nerd News Russell T. Davies returns to Doctor Who Marvel sues heirs of Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and Gene Colan Byword Big Talk The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Nerd Commendations Superman & Lois Static:...

Kris and Dave switch it up and try to fix Zack Snyder's 2013 Superman film, Man of Steel. Plus, IDW breaks away from Diamond and Dave's dream comic book series is finally announced! Nerd News IDW breaks away from Diamond Distribution Batgirls series announced for December Byword Big Talk Fixing Zack Snyder's Man of Steel Nerd Commendations Marvel Future Revolution Y - The Last Man by Brian K. Vaug...

Kris and Dave sit down with Jarred Luján to discuss publisher Action Labs and his MIA book Crash & Troy. Plus, we plug back into the Matrix, a horror comedy catches Dave's eye, and Kris goes straight to Hades! Nerd News The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Arrives Marvel Unlimited Gets a Face Lift Byword Big Talk Jarred Luján details his struggle with Action Labs & his new book All the Devils Are Here...

Kris and Dave talk about Stan Lee's reimagining of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Was Stan "The Man" able to bring something new to these characters? Plus, GameBoy may be coming to Switch and comic book publisher Action Labs is in hot water with creators! Nerd News Are GameBoy games coming to Switch Online? Action Labs in hot water with comics creators Byword Big Talk Just Imagine Stan Lee Cre...

Kris and Dave talk Spidey's No Way Home trailer, new Marvel video game Midnight Suns and the comic book return of Chris Reeve's Superman. Plus, comic book creator Frank Martin returns to the Byword and talks all things Pipe Creepers #1. Nerd News Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Released Marvel's Midnight Suns Announced Byword Big Talk Frank Martin's Pipe Creepers #1 on Kickstarter Nerd Commendatio...

Kris and Dave go full nerd news and talk about all the stories they've wanted to talk about recently, including Black Canary's new movie, Funimation and Crunchyroll's merger, and Activision's questionable Call of Duty decisions. Plus, as always, nerd commendations. Nerd News All Activision studios now working on Call of Duty Black Canary movie announced Byword Big Talk News-a-Rama! Nerd Commendati...

Kris and Dave dive into director James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Can it wash the bad taste of the previous film from their mouths? Plus, comic creators go "Substack", DC goes medieval, and Marvel goes alternate reality. Nerd News Comic Creators move to Substack Dark Knights of Steel announced Byword Big Talk James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Nerd Commendations Marvel's What If? Batman '89 #1

Kris and Dave discuss their hopes and dreams for the future of DC live-action movies. Plus, Ms. Marvel's television series may be making some drastic changes to the character and Batman begins...an audio podcast? Nerd News Disney+ Ms. Marvel series may make drastic changes to the character Batman: The Audio Adventures podcast coming to HBO Max Byword Big Talk The Future of the DCEU Nerd Commendati...

Kris and Dave discuss their favorite villains from pop culture and leap from comics to novels and movies. Plus, ScarJo sues Disney and there’s some bad news for fans of the video game Horizon: Forbidden West. Nerd News ScarJo sues Disney over Black Widow release Horizon: Forbidden West reportedly delayed until 2022 Byword Big Talk Favorite Pop Culture Villains Nerd Commendations The Fifty-Year Mis...

Kris and Dave talk about the worst comics they’ve every read…again. Plus, Masters of the Universe gets review-bombed and Michael B. Jordan develops a Superman property for HBO Max. Nerd News Fans review-bomb Masters of the Universe: Revelation Michael B. Jordan developing Val-Zod movie Byword Big Talk Identity Crisis Civil War II Heroes in Crisis Clone Conspiracy Countdown to Final Crisis Trouble...

Kris and Dave review the long-awaited MCU movie Black Widow. Plus, Valve announced a new portable gaming system and Lovecraft Country ends. Nerd News Steam Deck announced Lovecraft Country cancelled, earns award nominations Byword Big Talk Black Widow Nerd Commendations Secrets of the Force Gunpowder Milkshake

Kris and Dave complete the circle and attempt to fix the final movie in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, WitcherCon reveals some fascinating news, and a Boom Studios series is headed to Netflix. Nerd News WitcherCon reveals the future of the Witcher franchise Doctor Sleep film makers set to tackle Something is Killing the Children Byword Big Talk Star Wars: The Rise of Sk...

Kris and Dave once again assign each other comic book runs and discuss both 2016's Black Panther series and Rebirth-era Superman. Plus, Star Wars fans freak out again and Sony charges big bucks of indie developers! Nerd News Sony Charging Devs At Least $25,000 For PlayStation Store Visibility Disney Drops Slave 1 Name in Favor Of 'Boba Fett's Starship' Byword Big Talk Black Panther (2016) Superman...

Kris and Dave set out to fix Star Wars: The Last Jedi and lock horns regarding the film. Plus, Ben Reilly returns as Spider-Man and Telltale's Clementine comes to The Walking Dead comics! Nerd News Ben Reilly returns as Spider-Man Telltale's Clementine comes to The Walking Dead comics Byword Big Talk Star Wars: The Last Jedi Nerd Commendations The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The Outer Worlds

Kris and Dave break down all the major video game announcements from E3 2021! Plus, who should take over Amazing Spider-Man after Nick Spencer's departure?  Nerd News Harley Quinn animated series gets comic book tie-in Nick Spencer’s Spider-Man run ending with Issue #74 Byword Big Talk E3 2021 Nerd Commendations If It Bleeds by Stephen King Al Ewing’s Mighty Avengers & Captain America & the Mighty...

Kris and Dave return to the Star Wars universe an attempt to fix The Force Awakens. Plus, they reflect on Netflix's Geeked Week and recommend some new nerdy media! Nerd News Fables is Back Netflix's Geeked Week Byword Big Talk Fixing Star Wars: The Force Awakens Nerd Commendations The Nice House on the Lake The Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition

Kris and Dave open the mail bag to answer your listener-submitted questions. Plus, detective-based nerd commendations, new Marvel creative teams, and Spider-Verse casting news! Nerd News Issa Rae Joins Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Sequel Hulk & Venom get new creative teams Byword Big Talk Listener Mail Bag! Nerd Commendations Cold Case on HBO Max Nightcrawler (2014)

Kris and Dave return to the director that so perplexes them as they review Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead. Plus, Dave rants about hero shooter Overwatch while Kris recommends an off-beat Marvel project. Nerd News Marvel's The Eternals releases first trailer Hero shooter Overwatch reduces team size in sequel Byword Big Talk In-depth review of Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead Nerd Commendations M.O.D....

Kris and Dave celebrate one year of Nerd Byword with a special awards ceremony: the first-ever Nerdy Awards. Plus, Kris talks Ubisoft Connect and Dave rambles semi-coherently about Netflix's Masters of the Universe. Nerd News Masters of the Universe: Revelations releases images Knives Out 2 News Byword Big Talk The First Annual Nerdy Awards Nerd Commendations Those Who Wish Me Dead Ubisoft Connect...

Kris and Dave sit down with writer Terry Mayo to talk about his upcoming comic book Buddy, now on Kickstarter. Also, Dave vents his dislike of the  Venom 2 trailer and Kris recommends a brand new sci-fi comic. Nerd News Patton Oswalt wants to be the live-action MODOK Venom: Let There Be Carnage releases first trailer Byword Big Talk Buddy on Kickstarter Nerd Commendations Eve by Victor LaValle, Jo...

Kris and Dave assign each other comic book runs, including Jason Aaron's first 25 issues of Thor and John Rogers run on Blue Beetle. Plus, Dave's favorite character, Stephanie Brown, comes to live action, but is it everything he hoped it would be? Also, Kris talks about his complex relationship with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3! Nerd News Stephanie Brown comes to Batwoman Red Sonja movie project cas...