The Ultimate Comics Podcast

The guys finally review the new Supergirl movie! Nabeel is a crotchety old man and says it's not nearly as good as the comic, while Josh really enjoyed the movie. The guys break down what they enjoyed, what they didn't like so much, and overall how they feel about James Gunn's DCU. There's also a lengthy discussion on the stupidity of Fox News and why female-led superhero films are...

The gang is back to finish up The Ultimates 2! Nabeel, Josh, and returning guest Annika Falconer finish up Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's run on the original Ultimates! It's all-out action time, with plenty of gory edgelord moments and sprawling double-page spreads. Featuring: The return of the Hulk! A lightsaber duel! A definitive answer on whether or not Ultimate Thor is a god! And so muc...

And now for something totally different! Nabeel and Josh try to settle their debate on whether or not Harley Quinn is indeed the 4th pillar of the DC Universe! The guys do a deep dive into Harley's beginnings on Batman: The Animated Series, her integration into the comics, her rise as a solo character, her appearances in other media, and more! Josh is sure Harley is DC's 4th pillar, and wh...

And we're back to The Ultimates 2, with returning guest and friend of the pod Annika Falconer! The gang is super excited to break down Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's political deconstruction of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Nabeel, Josh, and Annika discuss the political satire, character drama, gruesome violence, and of course, the HornDogginess of these comics. Plus: hear Josh try and talk...

Nabeel and Josh finally talk about Spider-Noir! Nabeel really enjoyed it, while Josh just thought it was okay. The guys discuss the original Spider-Man Noir comics, how the series differs, and what they like about Spider-Noir in general. Nabeel and Josh dive into the premise, the characters, and even the social/political context of the time! All this, plus: the guys plan a 13 Going on 30 review!

This is a big one! Nabeel and Josh dive into the (in)famous Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine mini-series! The guys cover everything, including the all-star creative team, the massive delay between issues, and especially the insane story itself! A visceral, action-packed mini with some interesting insights to the titular characters! Overall, not the worst depiction of these characters in Ultimate Marvel...

Time for more Ultimate X-Men! Nabeel and Josh discuss the "Phoenix?" storyline, which continues to develop Ultimate Marvel's take on The Phoenix! There's also a school dance interrupted by The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, so that's fun. Featuring: More creepy Nightcrawler! Colossus and Northstar's first date! Elliot Boggs' introduction to the X-Men! And more! Josh doe...

Back into the soap opera melodrama that is Ultimate X-Men! Nabeel and Josh dive into the "Date Night" story arc, the first few issues written by Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, you know him)! It is Horndog o'clock at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters! This storyline is full of teen drama, romance, and more twists than you can shoot an optic blast at! The guys disc...

Now for something completely different! Nabeel and Josh do a retrospective on the beloved DC Animated Universe! The guys dive into what they love about Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited (sorry Zeta Project fans)! Nabeel also argues that the DCAU accomplished Ultimate Marvel's goals years before...

It's Ultimate Deadpool time, baby! Nabeel and Josh dive into the Ultimate Deadpool arc of Ultimate Spider-Man! Guest-starring the X-Men! Join the guys as they dive into Spider-Man and Kitty Pryde's relationship, why two superheroes dating makes sense, and the wild introduction to the Ultimate Merc With the Mouth! Featuring: Krakoa! Reality TV! The Reavers! And so much Deadpool talk, it&#39...

And we're back to Ultimate Spider-Man! Nabeel and Josh dive into the Silver Sable arc of Ultimate Spidey, featuring (surprise surprise) Silver Sable and her Wild Pack! The guys dive into these issues, discussing Flash Thompson, Peter's relationship with Kitty Pryde, MJ's jealousy, and more! A fun arc that introduces several major Spidey characters to Ultimate Marvel and shows just how...

We're back, baby! And for something totally different! Josh really wanted to talk Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and Nabeel couldn't argue. The guys talk about this fan-favorite cartoon, its story, the characters, and all the wasted potential from having just two seasons! Nabeel and Josh also discuss things that were cut from the show and potential plans for future seasons, before...

Nabeel and Josh dive into Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1! But first: the guys answer some fan mail! Josh responds to the allegations about being a secret Horndog and the guys talk Northstar and Quicksilver. After the fun dies down, Nabeel and Josh look back on USM Annual #1, a major milestone in the series! Peter Parker and Kitty Pryde start dating! While they break down the issue, the guys analyze...

Nabeel and Josh dive into the two-issue Ultimate X-Men/Fantastic Four mini-series! It's a fun two-parter that mainly feels like a Fantastic Four story. Featuring: The return of The Mad Thinker (who we forgot about already)! Wolverine baby-sits Iceman and Kitty (and gets the flu)! Kitty flirts with Reed, and Sue gets very territorial! Johnny doesn't know why Kitty isn't flirting with hi...

And we're back to Ultimate X-Men! Nabeel and Josh dive into the final Brian K. Vaughan/Stuart Immonen arc of the series, "Magnetic North"! This batch of issues is full of classic X-Men soap opera shenanigans, family drama, and conflict with The Ultimates! Including: Almost all of Magneto's children! The Summers brothers! Colossus x Northstar! And so much more! All this, and Nabee...

Because literally 2 people asked for it! Nabeel and Josh dip back into OG Ultimate Marvel for an episode! The guys cover The Ultimates Annual #1 and Ultimate X-Men Annual #1! The first story gets very political, with a focus on Nick Fury's POV. Then, we get a fun Rogue and Gambit story in Las Vegas! And they fight the Juggernaut! Lots of fun twists and turns, triumphs and tragedies! Plus: Josh...

SPOILERS FOR RECENT DC COMICS! Nabeel and Josh continue their discussion on what they're reading right now! The guys start off by talking about the recent Spider-Man Noir trailer! Josh tells Nabeel about Image Comics that he's reading, such as Sex Criminals (HornDog) and Copperhead. Nabeel reveals he's been catching up on cosmic Marvel, starting with Annihilation! Then, the main event:...

Nabeel and Josh have a pretty casual chat about current comics they're reading. This episode talks about mainly Marvel stuff, although Josh talks about Poison Ivy and The Court of Owls storyline. Nabeel has been catching up on so much, including: Fantastic Four! Mortal Thor! Infernal Hulk! Captain America! Some of the X-Men titles! And the soon-to-be-gone Ultimate Marvel imprint! The guys weav...

MAJOR SPOILERS FOR WONDER MAN AHEAD! Nabeel and Josh dive into the recent Wonder Man series on Disney Plus! Spoilers: They loved it! Nabeel and Josh enjoy how grounded, character focused, and slice-of-life Wonder Man is. They also feel the show can be a bit self-serving when it comes to gushing about acting and Hollywood, but they enjoy Wonder Man nonetheless. Join the guys for a deep dive into Wo...

New format! Same nerds. Nabeel and Josh begin their journey to discussing more contemporary topics in the comic book world. First up: the guys' most anticipated comic book media of 2026! Nabeel and Josh list off all the major comic book TV shows and movies they're looking forward to this year, with plenty of the usual tangents along the way! Featuring: Supergirl ! Spider-Man: Brand New Day...

We're back with more of The Ultimates 2! Special guest Annika Falconer returns to talk about issues #4-6 with Nabeel and Josh! Featuring: European super-soldiers! Thor starting his own commune/cult of worshippers! Doubts around Thor's true identity! Hank Pym's terrible mid-life crisis! The introduction of the Ultimate Defenders! And so much more! Plus: more tangents than usual (Nabeel...

Nabeel and Josh finally dive into The Ultimates 2! Friend of the pod Annika Falconer returns to continue this seminal work by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch! This one's got it all: international politics, creepy scientists, and a Captain America that is very clearly from the 1940s (yikes)! The gang dives into the mystery behind Ultimate Thor, The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, why Annika hates Han...

Nabeel and Josh talk about the Ultimate Vision mini-series, by Mike Carey and Brandon Peterson! First, the guys delve into a fascinating issue #0 by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. (probably their favorite of the bunch) Then, they explore the Ultimate Vision mini, a decent epilogue to the Ultimate Ga Lak Tus trilogy. The guys like the character work and the themes of this story, but feel the actua...

Our first episode of 2026! Nabeel and Josh start the new year right, with the final chapter of the Ultimate Ga Lak Tus (Galactus) Trilogy! The guys cover Ultimate Extinction, featuring The Ultimates, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men, and all your favorite nameless S.H.I.E.L.D. troops! Also introducing: Ultimate Misty Knight! A bizarre take on the Silver Surfer! And...Moondragon?! Sure, why...

It's the second part of the Ultimate Ga Lak Tus trilogy! Nabeel and Josh are stoked to dive into Ultimate Secret, featuring The Ultimates and Ultimate Fantastic Four! These issues also introduce Captain Marvel and Carol Danvers! The guys love the sci-fi action movie feel of these issues, along with the progression of the Ultimate Ga Lak Tus storyline. It's a rare first, as Nabeel agrees wi...