The Smark Avengers

One of the most famous Avengers storylines of the 2000s… and the main villain is barely there? In Part 1 of our deep dive into Marvel’s The Kang Dynasty, Dylan walks Corey and Jon through the first half of the storyline, where the plot somehow manages to involve almost every minor Marvel hero while Kang himself stays largely offstage. The trio breaks down how the story both starts and stops multip...

The villains take center stage — and it gets mean. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon finish the Marvel Villains side of their ongoing Marvel vs DC Tournament, battling through every matchup from the opening round to a final, brutal winner. Using comic lore, power scaling, and pure fandom logic… plus a chaos mechanic designed to throw everything off balance. ⚔️ Matchups include: Magneto vs Doc...

The Marvel Hero side of the tournament is officially COMPLETE — and things got way more chaotic than anyone expected. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon finish the Marvel Heroes bracket in their ongoing Marvel vs DC Tournament, playing out every matchup from the first round all the way to a shocking final winner. Using comic lore, power scaling, and pure fan logic… plus a brand-new chaos mecha...

What comics were actually worth your time this year? 🤔 In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down the best, most memorable, and most surprising comics they read, spanning Marvel, DC, and indie publishers. From the surprising depth of Scrooge McDuck comics, to the chaos and fun of Batman vs Deadpool, to reflections on the Krakoa Era of X-Men, the guys dig into what worked, what stood out, a...

The tournament officially begins! In this milestone episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon finally assemble the full Marvel vs DC Tournament Bracket and lock in every first-round matchup between the biggest heroes and villains in comics. Who dominates the bracket? Who gets snubbed? And which wildcards are primed for an upset? The guys break down the power levels, feats, lore, and chaos potential behind ev...

We're diving into one of Marvel’s strangest relics — the infamously bad 1990 Captain America movie starring Matt Salinger (yes… the son of that Salinger). And we’re doing it Rifftrax-style with a full watch-along commentary! Join Corey, Dylan, and Jon as they react in real time to: 🛡️ A Captain America who keeps faking being sick 🛡️ A Red Skull who stops having a red skull halfway through the movi...

🔥 The Avengers Auction is BACK — and this time the stakes are WAY higher. Corey, Dylan, and Jon are drafting their own Avengers teams using characters who officially joined the Avengers between 2005 and 2012… and the bidding wars get absolutely unhinged. Will Wolverine spark a spending frenzy? Will Storm go for top dollar? Will Agent Venom break the bank? Or will someone be forced to settle for t...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Corey and Jon dive into one of the oldest debates in the comic book community: Should you read comics as single issues… or wait for collected trade paperbacks? Corey breaks down the highs and lows of having a weekly comic pull list — the excitement of new releases, the rising costs, the ads, the wait times, and the joy of supporting your local comic sh...

Superhero fatigue or just bad storytelling? 🎬 In this episode of The Smark Avengers, Corey and Jon dive deep into the state of comic book movies — from Marvel’s shaky future to James Gunn’s ambitious plans for the DCU. 💥 Topics include: Why Marvel’s Doomsday could be the studio’s make-or-break moment James Gunn’s bold choices for DC’s cinematic reboot Peacemaker Season 2’s finale and what it mea...

What happens when one of Spider-Man’s oldest enemies becomes one of his most dangerous? This week on Smark Avengers, Corey and Dylan dive deep into the twisted history of Mac Gargan – The Scorpion! Once a private investigator hired by J. Jonah Jameson to uncover Spider-Man’s identity, Gargan’s obsession turned him into a monster. From his first battles with Peter Parker, to his psychological break...

Halloween was a week ago but that doesn't stop the Smark Avengers from getting monstrous! 🎃 Corey, Dylan, and Jon dive deep into the scariest, weirdest, and most unforgettable monsters in comic book history — from Marvel’s cosmic nightmares to DC’s supernatural horrors. Whether they’re born from science, summoned from another dimension, or crawled out of ancient legends, these creatures prove tha...

It’s spooky season, and The Smark Avengers are diving into the madness of modern comics! 🎃 Corey, Dylan, and Jon sit down for a Halloween hangout full of chaos, laughs, and hot takes as they cover: 🦇 The Batman Who Laughs and why DC can’t quit edgy reboots 🕸️ Marvel’s Queen in Black event and if it’s just more symbiote overkill 💀 Blackest Night revisited – what the fuck was that about? 🔥 The P...

💥 It’s time to build the ultimate DC villain lineup! 💥 In this episode of The Smark Avengers, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue their DC vs Marvel Ultimate Tournament by drafting the 16 most powerful, cunning, and downright evil villains from the DC Universe. From Darkseid’s godlike power to the Joker’s chaotic madness, the guys debate who truly deserves a spot on the DC Villains roster — and who’s...

It’s DC’s turn in the Ultimate Marvel vs DC Tournament! 💥 Corey, Dylan, and Jon are drafting 16 heroes to represent the DC Universe, from legendary icons like Batman, Superman, and Nightwing to unexpected wildcards like Doctor Manhattan, Morpheus, and even Sonic the Hedgehog! Who deserves to stand as DC’s best against Marvel’s mightiest heroes? And which picks will leave the team scratching their...

💥 It’s time for the villains to rise! In this week’s episode of the Smark Avengers, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue building the ultimate DC vs. Marvel Tournament — and this round, it’s all about Marvel’s most dangerous villains. From Thanos and Doctor Doom to Green Goblin, Mephisto, Onslaught, and Cassandra Nova, the guys debate, draft, and argue over which 16 villains will represent Team Marvel...

Who would win in the ultimate battle between Marvel and DC Comics? In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon start building the Marvel heroes roster for our massive DC vs Marvel Tournament! We break down which characters made the cut — from legends like Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America to wildcards like Black Bolt, Domino, and X-Man. Who belongs in the top 16? Who got snubbed? And whic...

🧬 The X-Men Tier List you’ve been waiting for! Corey, Dylan, and Jon rank 25 of the most iconic X-Men members from across Marvel Comics history. Using a tier-maker, we sort the mutants into S, A, B, C, and F tiers—and no character is safe from debate. From legends like Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Jean Grey, and Magneto to fan favorites like Nightcrawler, Gambit, Rogue, and Jubilee, this episode is...

💸 What happens when you only get $100 to draft an Avengers team… but the roster is limited to the weirdest, most random members from the 80s through the 2000s? Corey, Dylan, and Jon are back for another Avengers Draft Auction, and this time the spin of the wheel is serving up names like Darkhawk, Firebird, Stingray, and plenty of other “Wait… they were Avengers?!” characters. With each pick up fo...

🧲 Can Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, actually be killed? In this episode of Smark Avengers, Corey and Dylan come up with the most ridiculous, over-the-top, and sometimes oddly plausible ways to take down one of Marvel’s most powerful mutants—while Jon decides if any of them could actually work. From giant magnets to impenetrable force fields, from bee swarms to family drama with Quicksilver an...

📚 Welcome back to another Relaxed Fit episode of the podcast! This week, Corey, Dylan, and Jon kick back and dive into some of the biggest (and weirdest) recurring issues in comics. Why does every Spider-Man, X-Men, and Daredevil run need to lead into a massive earth-shattering event instead of just letting characters breathe? Does death in comics really mean anything when everyone eventually com...

The X-Men have faced Magneto, Apocalypse, and even the Dark Phoenix… but what about the other guys? In this episode of our comic book podcast, Corey, Dylan, and Jon take a hilarious yet informative deep dive into four of the strangest and most underrated villains in X-Men history: The Blob, Toad, Vanisher, and Mastermind. From their bizarre backstories and odd powers to their biggest appearances i...

Marvel is bringing back the Age of Apocalypse with Age of Apocalypse Alpha and the upcoming Age of Revelation event — but is this a bold new chapter in X-Men storytelling, or just a nostalgia-driven cash grab? 🤔 In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon dive deep into Marvel’s latest announcements, breaking down what fans can expect from this new era. We cover the return of one of Marvel’s most icon...

WWE Meets the MCU & DCU – Wrestlers Turned Superheroes! From the squared circle to the silver screen! In this episode of our comic book podcast, Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down every time a professional wrestler made the jump into superhero movies and TV shows — and whether it actually worked. 💥🤼‍♂️🎬 We’re talking: Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy The Rock as...

🎬 James Gunn's SUPERMAN (2025) is finally here! In this episode of the podcast, Corey, Dylan, and Jon give their full review and breakdown of the most anticipated superhero movie of the year. Does Gunn's vision capture the heart of the Man of Steel? Or does it fall short of truth, justice, and the DCU way? We dive into everything—casting, tone, villains, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Superman’s suit, th...

🦸‍♂️ What happens when superheroes act more like sitcom characters than godlike icons? Welcome to the chaotic genius of Keith Giffen’s DC Comics era. In this episode, Corey and Dylan celebrate the late, great Keith Giffen and his unforgettable comedic legacy—from Justice League International to deep-cut oddities like The Heckler, Ambush Bug, and more. We dive into how Giffen, alongside J.M. DeMat...