The Panel Scanners

Phil, Gary and Darren go over the news that happened While We Were Away and reflect on Masters of the Universe: The new film, childhood memories and their favorite things about the 80's property.

*AUDIO ISSUES CORRECTED* Darren and Gary revisit the films Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Then to wash that taste from their mouths Retro-Actively review Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke" and Robin's monthly comic series, issues 1-10.

The boys examine the Burton/Keaton Batman films.

The boys observe the 60th anniversary of the greatest Batman of all time, Batman! More commonly known as Batman 66. In an interesting juxtaposition, Phil RetroActively reviews Batman: Gotham by Gaslight.

Calling a last minute audible at the line, abandoning their planned Batman '66 celebration until the full gang is present, Gary and Darren cover the news that happened While We Were Away and revisited their previous Favorite Saturday Night Live sketches. Hopefully this updated version doesn't have the same audio issues as the previous attempt!

Gary, Mark, and Phil talk about some things that happened while they were away then talk about the top ten things (with some bonuses) of what they are looking forward to in the year 2026! Don't forget to arrive at the retro review of Mark talking about The Spirit (2008) which he loved ever so much! Follow us @panelscanners on Instagram and leave a comment!

Phil, Gary and Mark hand out the awards for their favorite properties of screen and print from 2025 (and 2024 because Gary can't follow instructions).

More Muppety madness in the vein of proposed Hollywood remakes using those lovable puppets.

Plenty of exciting news, then the guys dive into a new round of remakes they'd like to see from Hollywood...if they're made with Muppets.

Darren, Gary, and Phil continue their discussion of their top 5 favorite Batman Begins moments to continue the celebration of the 20th anniversary. Then, the guys discuss upcoming Batman specials and briefly the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever!

Darren, Gary, and Phil discuss what happened while they were away from the podcast and then discuss Batman Begins to celebrate its 20th anniversary and their 10-6 favorite moments from the film.

Mark & Darren discuss their favorite themes NOT written by John WIlliams. The Non Williams themes, if you will.

Mark and Darren discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and how it could change the landscape for Indy's future adventures.

Darren, Phil and Gary wrap up their tribute to the 1985 film Back To The Future as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary by counting down their top 5 favorite moments from the film. Then, just for a break from the wholesomeness that is Back To The Future, Gary retroactively reviews Rick Remender's 2022, 14-issue masterpiece, The Scumbag.

Darren recounts his visit to the legendary Mile High Comics and then Gary and Phil join him go over all the news worth knowing that happened While We Were Away. The fellas dive into their 10 thru 6 favorite memories from the 1985 classic film Back To The Future as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary!

Mark and Darren observe the 50th Anniversary of the original summer blockbuster, Jaws. They provide some historical context in terms of where Jaws truly stands in the all time box office returns race, their top ten favorite things about Jaws, and Darren pitches Mark his idea for the inevitable Jaws 5. Disclaimer: neither Mark nor Darren are endorsing the making of Jaws 5, they just know it is inev...

Phil, and Darren catch up with all the news that really matters to you with While We Were Away. Then, the Wonder Twins dive into their ten favorite portrayals of Superman.

A repost of our 2018 Superman Special.

Darren, Phil and Gary go over all the news that happened While We Were Away and Phil does a retro-review of Sean Murphy's "Punk Rock Jesus"

Gary, Mark and Darren go over all the things that happened While We Were Away and Mark questions his life decisions while retro-reviewing the film "Green Lantern".

Who's Your Doctor? Gary and Mark do their best impressions of a fly on the wall while Phil and Darren dig deep into their favorite incarnations of The Doctor (the Doctor Who kind, not practicing physicians).

Phil and Gary talk about some things that happened while we were away and then Gary wows with a retro review of "V For Vendetta" which is way too appropriate for the now.

Darren, Phil and Gary go over all the almost-news that is worth knowing. The boys throw in a long awaited SSPS and Phil retro-reviews Batman: Hush

Darren and Gary rattle off their Top 10 favorite Saturday Night Live cast members from the previous 49 years of the show.

To celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live Gary and Darren talk their favorite SNL sketches with a slew of honorable mentions and one glaring omission on Gary's part.