The Absolute Geek Podcast

The Mark Spears Graveyard Shift #1 blind bag controversy is heating up, and collectors are reporting duplicate covers after buying multiple mystery bags. Today on The Morning Grind, we're breaking down the actual retailer solicitation, the rare cover odds, and whether comic collectors knew what they were buying. PLUS: Huge news for The Batman Part II! Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help Matt...

Comic collectors are calling out Mark Spears' Graveyard Shift #1 blind bags after reports of buyers repeatedly pulling the same cover! But here's the big question: Are collectors being misled, or do the advertised odds explain exactly what's happening? Today on THE MORNING GRIND, we're diving into the Mark Spears blind-bag controversy, the problem with extremely rare variant covers, and what it al...

Is Marvel FINALLY revisiting One More Day? The new Avengers #1 trailer from Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto has Spider-Man fans talking about Mephisto, Mary Jane and Aunt May—but is Marvel actually changing anything?

On today’s THE MORNING GRIND: Robert Pattinson’s update on The Batman Part II, Ben Affleck on his cancelled Batman movie and Daredevil, Ryan Coogler’s X-Files series order, early C...

MARVEL FINALLY ADMITS COMICS NEED TO CHANGE?! New Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Stephen Wacker is talking about fewer comic books, variant cover overload, creator freedom, and why Marvel comics should lead instead of following the MCU. Is this the reset comic book fans have been asking for — or just more talk? On today's The Morning Grind from the Absolute Geek Podcast, we're breaking down Marvel'...

MARVEL FINALLY ADMITS COMICS NEED TO CHANGE?! New Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Stephen Wacker is talking about fewer comic books, variant cover overload, creator freedom, and why Marvel comics should lead instead of following the MCU. Is this the reset comic book fans have been asking for — or just more talk? On today's The Morning Grind from the Absolute Geek Podcast, we're breaking down Marvel'...

NEW YORK COMIC CON 2026 FALLOUT! DC's Absolute Justice, Marvel's mysterious One Day announcement, and major Spider-Man news are taking over The Morning Grind! NYCC 2026 brought some huge comic book announcements, and we're breaking down what they mean for the future of DC Comics and Marvel Comics. ☕ ON TODAY'S MORNING GRIND: 🟣 DC ABSOLUTE JUSTICE — DC's Absolute Universe is heading toward a majo...

Marvel just brought the Defenders back together at New York Comic Con 2026... so why is Daredevil: Born Again ending with Season 3? On today's The Morning Grind, Matt breaks down the biggest Marvel and DC news from NYCC, including Charlie Cox, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, the new Zodiac series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 and the black symbiote suit, plus Jason Aaron's G...

Did Marvel just make a HUGE mistake by ending the Ultimate Universe? Jonathan Hickman has revealed that Marvel's original plans were very different from what fans expected, and now we're asking whether Marvel killed one of its best ideas too soon! Welcome to **The Morning Grind**, your morning dose of comic book news, Marvel, DC, and everything geek culture! ☕ **ON TAP TODAY:** 🕷️ **Jonathan Hick...

Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially under one roof — and the new Skydance now controls an insane amount of geek culture. We're breaking down what the massive merger could mean for DC, Warner Bros. Games, Harry Potter, Star Trek and more. Plus: Michael Bay is reportedly in early talks to return to Transformers while Steven Spielberg takes a bigger creative role, a Christmas-themed Ghostbuster...

The Morning Grind is back for Day 2! Matt breaks down the biggest geek-culture stories from the last 24 hours, including production temporarily pausing on The Batman Part II, Marvel replacing Marvel Unlimited with its new Webtoon-powered Marvel Comics app, the fallout from the Lanterns season finale, NYCC comic news, and one absolutely ridiculous RuneScape AI disaster. Plus: The Big Grind, Matt's...

Welcome to Episode #1 of The Morning Grind, your weekday morning shot of comic books, movies, TV, gaming, collectibles, and everything happening in geek culture. Today we're asking the big question: Has being a geek become exhausting? With Marvel, DC, streaming, video games, endless comic events, collectibles, conventions, and new announcements every damn day, keeping up with everything we love is...

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What happens when one of the hottest creators in comics sits down with Absolute Geek Podcast? In this exclusive interview recorded at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, I talk with Patrick Horvath, the Eisner Award-winning creator of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, about the breakout horror phenomenon that shocked comic readers around the world. We also dive into his terrifying new Archie Comics serie...

In this exclusive interview, filmmaker Jon Bolerjack sits down with the Absolute Geek Podcast to discuss his highly anticipated documentary, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter. We dive deep into the documentary, the controversy surrounding Stan Lee's final years, the backlash Jon has faced, the ethics of documenting those events, and the difficult questions many fans have been asking. We also discuss the...

The controversy surrounding Amazing Spider-Man #1000 just took another shocking turn. After fans heavily criticized the original John Romita Jr. cover, Marvel reportedly pulled the artwork from retailer ordering... only to now reportedly bring it back! So what happened? Did Marvel cave to fan backlash? Or did they cave to the backlash over the backlash? In this episode of Absolute Geek, we're brea...

Is the new Masters of the Universe content worth your time? Join Matt in a Matinee as he breaks down the latest franchise entry. This video offers a deep dive into the recent Masters of the Universe project, analyzing how it stacks up against the legacy of the 80s cartoons. Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to the lore, this review examines the armor-clad characters and the central dark figure...

Thousands of attendees arrived expecting an incredible weekend of comics, cosplay, celebrities, panels, gaming, and geek culture—but many found themselves standing outside in the Arizona heat for hours just trying to get into the Phoenix Convention Center. In this episode of Absolute Geek, we're taking a deep dive into the biggest controversy coming out of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026. Was this simply...

Matt reviews the new comics released on May 6th, 2026! Including If Destruction Be Our Lot 1, Ben 10, Batman 9, Absolute Superman 19, Amazing Spider-Man 28, Avatar: The Last Airbender The Kyoshi Warriors 1, and many more! What are your favorites?

The Russo Brothers just CONFIRMED why the MCU changed Spider-Man’s origin story… and honestly? It might completely misunderstand what makes Peter Parker one of the greatest superheroes of all time. In this episode of Absolute Geek, we dive DEEP into the shocking revelation that the MCU intentionally avoided making Peter Parker responsible for Uncle Ben’s death — and why that changes EVERYTHING abo...

Get ready for a wild ride as our charismatic hosts serve up a thrilling mix of captivating interviews and side-splitting stories, making it the ultimate weekend escape. No topic is too bold as they dive into the hottest trends, pop culture treasures, and everything in between, blending fun with mind-bending conversations.

Is everything in geek culture falling apart right now?! 😱 In today’s LIVE stream, we’re breaking down the biggest headlines shaking the fandom—from reports that Gen V has been canceled after two seasons on Prime Video, to Ryan Reynolds hinting that Deadpool solo movies might be DONE 😬 And that’s not all… James Gunn is taking the DC Universe in a DARK new direction, revealing how Clayface fits in...

This week, we review the new comics released on April 22nd, 2026! Including Absolute Wonderwoman 19, The Amazing Spider-Man 27, Spider-Man Superman 1, Exquisite Corpses 12, Corpse Knight 1, and many more! What are your favorites?

This week, we review the new comics released on April 15th, 2026! Including Absolute Batman 19, Fire born 1, Deathstroke the Terminator 2, Venom 257, Invincible Universe Battle Beast 8, GI Joe 21, The HAB 1, and many more! What are your favorites?

Did they just break one of the most important parts of Avatar lore? In this episode of Absolute Geek, we dive deep into the latest Avatar project and break down what works… and what really doesn’t. From a nerfed Avatar State to questionable power scaling, this version of Aang feels very different from what fans remember—and not in a good way. We’re talking about how this compares to Avatar: The La...