The Smark Avengers

While Jon is away, Corey and Dylan will play… and in this case playing means talking about their favorite Crocodile/Alligator/Reptilian characters… or try to. At first Corey and Dylan discuss the Batman rogue Killer Croc but then the topic verges off into how to identify a crocodile’s sex, Lana Del Ray’s regular every day bloke husband, then they go back to Killer Croc but then verge off the path...

The final regular Avengers Auction is here... and the Avengers roster has officially gotten weird. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon spin the wheel one last time as they continue their quest to draft every Avenger in Marvel history. This installment covers characters who joined Earth's Mightiest Heroes between 2016 and 2026, a period that introduced a handful of major names, a surprising numb...

Behind every great superhero is... sometimes another superhero. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon take a look at some of the most iconic romances in comic book history and discuss what makes certain relationships endure for decades while others fade away with the next creative team. ❤️ Featured relationships include: Peter Parker & Mary Jane Watson Clark Kent & Lois Lane Scott Summers...

After diving deep into the original Watchmen comic, Corey, Dylan, and Jon turn their attention to one of the most controversial comic book adaptations ever made: Zack Snyder's Watchmen. Widely praised for its visual faithfulness and criticized for its interpretation of the source material, Watchmen remains a movie that comic fans continue to debate more than a decade after its release. In this epi...

Why do some of the most compelling stories ask us to spend time with people who are difficult—or even outright horrible—to understand? With Jon unavailable for this episode, Corey and Dylan sit down for a wide-ranging discussion on one of storytelling’s most uncomfortable but fascinating ideas: following unlikable or morally questionable characters as protagonists. The conversation is sparked by C...

It's time for another relaxed-fit episode as Corey, Dylan, and Jon sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of comic books, what's working, what isn't, and some of the stranger directions Marvel and DC have taken recently. From Spider-Man to the X-Men, Iron Man to Lobo, no topic is safe as the guys bounce around the comic book landscape and share their thoughts on the stori...

For the first time ever, Dylan has finally read Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen… and now it’s time to talk about it. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon revisit one of the most influential comics ever created as Dylan gives his fresh perspective on the legendary graphic novel while Corey and Jon reflect on their own past readings years later. Using the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s Watc...

The Avengers Auction returns… and this time the roster gets way stranger. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue their ongoing mission to draft every Avenger in Marvel history by spinning a wheel of names and bidding with limited cash. Covering the Jonathan Hickman Avengers era, All-New All-Different Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, and other 2010s lineups, the guys are forced to balance huge...

Who are the best—and worst—X-Men villains of all time? In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon put some of the most iconic enemies of the X-Men through the ultimate test: a tier list ranking from S to D. From legendary masterminds to questionable henchmen, nothing is safe from debate. Villains featured include: Magneto (Jon’s favorite—so expect strong opinions) Apocalypse Mister Sinister Mystique S...

Batman has one of the greatest rogue galleries in comics… but it didn’t start out the way you think. In this episode, Corey walks Dylan and Jon through a PowerPoint deep dive into Batman’s Golden Age villains, showcasing everything from the icons that stood the test of time to the absolute strangest characters DC ever published. 🦇 In this episode: Classic villains like Joker, Catwoman, Penguin, T...

The Shocker might look like a joke… but is he actually one of Spider-Man’s most underrated villains? In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon take a deep dive into Herman Schultz, better known as the Shocker. Led by resident Spider-Man expert Dylan, the crew explores the character’s full history—from his iconic debut to his many ups, downs, and questionable life choices. ⚡ In this episode: The orig...

WrestleMania is supposed to be the biggest night in wrestling… so why did it feel like there was more advertising than action? In this year’s wrestling-themed episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down WrestleMania 2026 — covering the matches, standout moments, and the decisions that left them scratching their heads. 💥 In this episode: Full WrestleMania 2026 match breakdowns What worked — and what...

Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are some of Marvel’s most iconic characters… but are they actually X-Men? In this relaxed deep dive, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue their X-Men history series by attempting to focus strictly on the mutant side of Wanda and Pietro’s past. From their earliest appearances and their complicated ties to the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and beyond, the guys try to trace how...

Something feels off with Marvel Comics… but what exactly is going wrong? In this relaxed follow-up episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue their discussion on the current state of Marvel Comics, diving deeper into the growing frustrations around cancellations, constant relaunches, and confusing creative decisions. From books getting cancelled before they can find an audience, to endless new #1 iss...

Marvel’s cosmic universe just took a major hit… but why did it fail? In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down the news that Marvel has cancelled its post-Jonathan Hickman “Imperial” cosmic line due to low sales. What was supposed to be a new era of space storytelling has seemingly come and gone... and the guys are trying to figure out exactly what went wrong. 🚀 Topics discussed: What the...

What would it actually take to kill Lobo? In this episode, Corey challenges Dylan and Jon to figure out a way to take down one of DC Comics’ most ridiculous and unstoppable characters. While the two Marvel fans try to devise strategies to eliminate the Main Man, Corey reveals more and more about Lobo’s insane comic book history — and things quickly spiral out of control. Along the way, Dylan and J...

Who are the deadliest superheroes in Marvel and DC Comics? According to the internet, there’s already a list… but Corey, Dylan, and Jon aren’t sure they agree with it. In this episode, the crew goes through two online rankings: one listing the Deadliest DC superheroes and another ranking the Deadliest Marvel heroes. As they read through the lists, they debate the placements, question some of the c...

After months of debates, chaos spins, and brutal matchups, the Smark Avengers Marvel vs DC Tournament finally reaches its conclusion. Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down the Final Four and decide which character will be crowned champion. Before the final battles begin, the crew looks back at some of the most iconic moments and defining feats from each remaining contender: Scarlet Witch – reality-warp...

Can two diehard Marvel fans survive a DC Comics trivia gauntlet? In this episode, Dylan and Jon go head-to-head while Corey hosts a mix of true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions that range from easy to nearly impossible. After 111 episodes of podcasting, have Dylan and Jon actually learned anything about DC Comics — or are they still stumbling through Gotham, Metropolis, and...

Corey, Dylan, and Jon revisit Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy to see how it holds up years later. From Batman Begins to The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, the lads breaks down what still works, what doesn’t, and where the trilogy’s legacy stands in today’s superhero movie landscape. 🦇 Topics include: Christian Bale’s Batman voice The importance of Alfred, Gordon, Lucius Fox, and t...

Wonder Woman has faced some truly iconic villains… and some absolutely bizarre ones. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon dive into a slideshow-led exploration of Wonder Woman’s rogue gallery, from her most famous enemies to the obscure and downright weird. ⚔️ What’s covered in this episode: Legendary foes like Ares and Cheetah Lesser-known villains like Dr. Cyber and Silver Swan Unusual villain...

Corey, Dylan, and Jon kick back for a relaxed fit episode and talk through everything happening in comics right now — from massive event fallout to status quos that just aren’t landing. This episode is all about free-flowing comic talk, hot takes, and connecting the dots across Marvel, DC, and pop culture. Topics include the post–Age of Revelation X-Men line of comics and what the future of mutant...

Who Wins the DC Villains Bracket?! Darkseid, Joker & More Clash The Smark Avengers Marvel vs DC Tournament reaches a critical turning point as Corey, Dylan, and Jon dive headfirst into the DC Villains side of the bracket! With the Final Four on the line, the debates get heated, the matchups get wild, and the Wheel of Chaos once again threatens to derail logic entirely. This episode features br...

The DC Heroes bracket reaches its explosive conclusion — and nothing goes the way you expect. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon finish the DC Comics Heroes side of the ongoing Smark Avengers Marvel vs DC Tournament, debating every matchup from the first round all the way to the final winner. Using comic lore, power scaling, and pure fandom logic… until the Wheel of Chaos throws everything int...

After an entire episode of buildup, Kang the Conqueror finally enters the story — and The Kang Dynasty takes a hard turn into full-blown time-travel madness. In Part 2 of our Avengers deep dive, Dylan walks Corey and Jon through the second half of the 2000s storyline, where the plot goes from “slow burn” to “what did we just read?” almost immediately. 🧨 Major topics include: Carol Danvers’ deeply...