Dear Watchers: an omniversal comic book podcast
Dear Watchers is a comic book podcast taking you through the omniverse where your Watchers Guido and Rob explore a different multiverse each episode, from Marvel’s What If to DC’s Elseworlds and far beyond. Join as we discuss the stories that were inspired by and take inspiration from each episode's alternate universe. Includes special episodes with guest creators, scholars and fellow podcasters to share their favorite trips to the multiverse and help ponder the possibilities of what lies ahead for comics and storytelling. For bonus episodes: www.ko-fi.com/DearWatchers
Mon, July 28, 2025
What if the Fantastic Four returned without powers—and had to face Galactiac (an amalgam of Galactus & Brainiac)?
🎙️ Had a challenging week? Get ready for something fantastic. We’re going Amalgam, baby! This week, Marvel’s First Family meets DC’s death-defying adventurers in one of the boldest mash-ups of the Amalgam Age! Ep. 165 What if the Fantastic Four returned from their travels without powers—and had to face Galactiac? from Challengers of the Fantastic #1 (Amalgam Comics, June 1997) & Showcase #6 (DC Comics, February 1957) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This week, we dive into the Amalgam Universe—Earth 9602—where Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm collide with the worlds of Ace Morgan, Red Ryan, June Robbins, and Professor Haley to become the Challengers of the Fantastic ! We begin our journey with the Silver Age debut of DC Comics’ Challengers of the Unknown in Showcase #6 , created (or co-created) by Jack Kirby, and trace the team's wild legacy through the decades—including Nazi-busting villains, zombie plagues, and their bizarre Weirdoverse revival in the 1990s. Then we venture to Challengers of the Fantastic #1 by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett, part of 1997’s second wave of Amalgam Comics, where the Fantastic Four return from cosmic exploration without powers and confront Galactiac—an epic fusion of Galactus and Brainiac. Alongside returning guest Ethan (aka @MakeMineAmalgam), we explore what makes this world work, how Kesel balances reverence with absurdity, and why this short-lived title deserves more love. Plus: obscure villains like Multi-Man and Mr. Tic-Tac-Toe, the evolution of Jack Kirby’s themes across Marvel and DC, and a round of actor amalgamation speculation. Is this the first spark of a new Amalgam universe revival? And just what makes the Amalgam Universe such a rich multiversal playground? Reading / Watch List: Showcase #6 (DC Comics, 1957) – “The Secret of the Sorcerer's Box!” Spider-Boy #1 (Amalgam / Marvel & DC Comics, 1996) Challengers of the Fantastic #1 (Amalgam Comics, 1997) Email: Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 14, 2025
What If Superman and Silver Surfer Tangled with Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk?
🎙️They don't want to destroy the universe—they want to annoy it into submission! It's comics' most chaotic crossover as the pink-hatted pest and the green chaos goblin take center stage! Ep. 164 What If Superman and Silver Surfer Tangled with Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk? from Silver Surfer / Superman #1 (Marvel & DC, 1997) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into the most mischievous multiversal mayhem! We begin with the golden age debut of DC’s Mr. Mxyzptlk and Marvel’s Impossible Man’s first Fantastic appearance, then head into the wild 1997 crossover where the two Imps trade universes—and trouble—for Superman and Silver Surfer. Along the way we explore the legacy of comic pranksters, George Pérez’s Marvel/DC legacy, and the lineage of transdimensional trickery. We wrap with speculation about 2025’s upcoming Marvel/DC crossover and ask: are Imps the ultimate fourth-wall breakers? Reading / Watch List: Superman (Vol. 1) #30 (DC Comics, 1944) – “The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!” by Jerry Siegel & Ira Yarbrough Fantastic Four #11 (Marvel Comics, 1963) – “The Impossible Man!” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Silver Surfer / Superman #1 (Marvel & DC Comics, 1997) – by George Pérez, Ron Lim, Terry Austin Email: Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 30, 2025
What if Supergirl was dead and able to be amongst other dead people like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln? from DC Comics Adventure Comics #383
We are traveling to Earth-383, a so-called Negative Earth first featured in Adventure Comics #383 (1969), where Supergirl seemingly perishes in an explosion and attends her own funeral—joined by the spirits of Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, and other ghostly figures! This Bronze Age tale was recently revisited in Back Issue #159 as part of a 40th anniversary retrospective on Crisis on Infinite Earths. Episode #163: What if Supergirl was dead and able to be amongst other dead people like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln? from DC Comics Adventure Comics #383 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We’re diving into the ethereal and existential! We begin with Supergirl’s strange funeral in the Silver Age story Please Stop My Funeral! before rewinding to the surprising proto-Supergirl tales from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Then we haunt the haunted halls of Kara Zor-El’s multiversal history and her celestial cinematic debut in the 1984 Supergirl movie. Along the way, we explore ghost stories, alternate deaths, and historical cameos in the DC Universe—then wrap with a look at how these odd tales ponder Supergirl's mythic potential. Reading / Watch List: Action Comics #252 (DC Comics, 1959) – Debut of Supergirl by Otto Binder & Al Plastino Adventure Comics #383 (DC Comics, 1969) – “Please Stop My Funeral!” by Robert Kanigher & Win Mortimer Supergirl: The Official Movie Adaptation (DC Comics, 1985) – Based on the 1984 film Supergirl (film) (Tri-Star Pictures, 1984) – Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, starring Helen Slater Email: Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 16, 2025
What if Betty Boop traveled from the cartoon world to our world? Including Boop: The Musical on Broadway!
🎶 Boop-Oop-a-Doop! 🎶 This week we’re tapping our toes, flipping our curls, and leaping out of the inkpot as we explore one of animation’s original divas— Betty Boop ! We’re asking: What if Betty Boop traveled from the cartoon world to our world? For the first time, Dear Watchers is hopping from the silver screen to the comic page to the Broadway stage as we visit Earth-Boop-Oop-a-Doop and explore: 📽 Betty Boop Cartoon Shorts (1930–1939) The surreal, saucy, and sometimes censored origins of Betty Boop, born from the minds of Max Fleischer and Grim Natwick, where jazz met animation in a flapper’s frame. 🎭 Boop! The Musical (Broadway, 2025) Betty breaks out of her monochrome world in a brand-new Broadway musical, with a book by Bob Martin ( The Drowsy Chaperone ) and music by Grammy legend David Foster. Can a cartoon star find love—and herself—in modern-day Manhattan? 📘 Betty Boop #1–4 (Dynamite Comics, 2016) In this charming and spooky revival by Roger Langridge and Gisèle Lagacé, Betty sings at the Oop-A-Doop Club, battles ghosts, and protects her soul from devilish villains—all while staying true to her plucky, positive spirit. 💬 Along the way, we ask: Can Betty Boop’s vintage vaudeville energy still resonate in today’s world? What does it mean for a character to cross from animated past to physical present? And who knew interdimensional travel could be so jazzy? 🌀 From flapper cartoons to musical showstoppers to comic book capers, this episode is your backstage pass to the multiversal spotlight of one of pop culture’s most enduring icons. Reading / Watch List: 🎬 Betty Boop Theatrical Shorts (1930–1939, Fleischer Studios) 🎭 Boop! The Musical (Broadway, 2025) 📚 Betty Boop #1–4 (Dynamite Comics, 2016) Email: Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at: https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 02, 2025
What if our powers combined to create Captain Planet, and we try to resurrect him for the first time in 30 years?
🌎 Earth! 🔥 Fire! 💧 Water! 🌪 Wind! 🪵 Heart! With our powers combined, we're calling forth the return of the ultimate eco-hero: Captain Planet ! For the first time in Dear Watchers history, we’re diving into a beloved ‘90s animated icon who’s been absent from the comic page for three decades. This week, we're going full Planeteer as we explore: 💬 "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" #1–12 (Marvel Comics, 1991–1992): A deep look at the surprisingly sophisticated early ‘90s comics based on the cartoon series, filled with villains like Duke Nukem, Hoggish Greedly, and a lot of eco-anxiety. 📘 "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" #1 (Dynamite Comics, April 2025): A first look at the brand-new revival by David Pepose , Eman Casallos , and the creative team tasked with modernizing a green-haired icon for a new generation. Ep. 161 What if our powers combined to create the mega mac-daddy of ecology, Captain Planet, and we try to resurrect him for the first time in 30 years? from Captain Planet and the Planeteers #1 (Marvel Comics, 1991) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers 💚 Along the way, we ask: Can a character born of Earth Day idealism thrive in today's climate crisis world? How do the Marvel comics compare to the TV show? What makes Captain Planet more than just a meme—and maybe a hero worth rebooting? 🌀 From Planeteer powers to Plunder Villains, this episode is your all-access pass to one of pop culture’s most earnest eco-warriors—just in time for his return. Reading / Watch List: Captain Planet and the Planeteers (DIC / Hanna Barbera, 1990 - 1996) Captain Planet and the Planeteers #1-12 (Marvel Comics, 1991 - 1992) Captain Planet and the Planeteers #1 (Dynamite, 2025) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 19, 2025
What if Superman’s dog Krypto had an arch-nemesis, Destructo, the superhound of hate? From DC Comics' Superboy #92
Good boys get a brand new podcast! We are taking a deep dive into Superman's best friend (no, not Jimmy): Krypto! We talk Krypto's (many) origins, his first appearance and his encounter with Lex Luthor's super powered pooch Destructo. We wrap up pondering about Krypto's appearance in James Gunn's new Superman. Grab your favorite chew toy and your headphones and listen up! Ep. 160 What if Superman’s dog Krypto had an arch-nemesis, Destructo, the superhound of hate? from Superboy #92 (DC Comics, 1961) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This week, it's everyone's favorite super dog: Krypto! We talk Krypto's origin story and his first appearance in 1955 from the minds of Otto Binder and Curt Swan. Then we tackle a doozy of Silver Age Silliness from 1961 as Krypto tangles with Lex Luthor's super powered dog Wolf as he becomes Destructo, the superhound of hate - a canine foe determined to frame Krypto. We wrap up by discussing what Krypto's appearance in James Gunn's Superman means for the series tone and why Gunn might have chosen to include the flying four legged hero. All this and more! Reading / Watch List: Adventure Comics #210 (DC Comics, 1955) Superboy #92 (DC Comics, 1961) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 05, 2025
What if the Thunderbolts actually became a team called [redacted]? From Marvel Comics' Thunderbolts
Are they in their hero or villain era? In honor of the latest film from the MCU, we're talking Thunderbolts! We kick off with their 1997 debut that introduces a superhero team that might not be what they appear to be. Then we give a spoileriffic rundown of Thunderbolts* including the film's big final twist. We wrap up by taking a look at a version of the team that closely mirrors the onscreen version, complete with Bucky and Valentina. Plus we ponder the big question: What makes the Thunderbolts, the Thunderbolts? Ep. 159 What if the Thunderbolts actually became a team called [redacted]? from Thunderbolts (Marvel Studios, 2025) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Are they bad or are they just drawn that way? We are talking the heroes, villains, anti-heroes, The Thunderbolts! We kick off with their 1997 debut from Kurt Busiek & Mark Bagley and whether we were surprised by that series' big final twist. And speaking of twists, we talk about the recently released MCU film Thunderbolts* from director Jake Schreier with full spoilers. We wrap up by exploring the 2024 version of the team from Collin Kelly, Jackson Lansing and Geraldo Borges that takes on a darker feeling then its 90s version. All this plus, we share what we'd like to see from the next iteration of this ever changing team. Reading / Watch List: Thunderbolts Vol. 1 #1 (Marvel Comics, 1997) Thunderbolts #1 (Marvel Comics, 2024) Thunderbolts* (Disney/Marvel Studios, 2025) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 21, 2025
What if He-Man fought to save the multiverse (& spawned a sequel to the 1987 Masters of the Universe in the process)? From He-Man & The Masters of the Multiverse (DC Comics)
By the power of Grayskull, we're back in Eternia for another He-Man themed episode. Guido and Rob return to one of their favorite childhood films 1987's Masters of the Universe starring Dolph Lundgren before talking about the 2020 semi-sequel to this iconic film from DC Comics and past guest Tim Seeley. In this six part comic, the film version of He-Man return and team up with a would-be Skeletor to battle the Anti-He-Man. Grab your power sword and your headphones and join us. Ep. 158 What if He-Man fought to save the multiverse (& spawned a sequel to the 1987 Masters of the Universe in the process)? from He-Man & The Masters of the Multiverse #1-6 (DC Comics, 2020) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's back to Eternia with another Masters of the Universe themed episode. We start things off in 1987 with the MOTU film directed by Gary Goddard, written by David Odell and starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courtney Cox which holds a big place in both Rob and Guido's mind. Then we talk the DC comics 2020 6-part comic series from past guest Tim Seeley and artists Dan Fraga & Tom Derenick that sees He-Men from throughout the multiverse partner up to defeat a terrifying enemy: Themselves! We wrap up by pondering about the long awaited 2026 Masters of the Universe movie, what we'd want from a true sequel to the 1987 film and more. Reading / Watch List: Masters of the Universe (Cannon, 1987) He-Man & The Masters of the Multiverse #1-6 (DC Comics, 2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 07, 2025
What if the Fantastic Four all had the same powers? From What If (Marvel Comics)
Four-score and 157 episodes ago, we are back in the world of Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben as we ask what if the Fantastic Four all had the same powers? We start off with yet another telling of their origin story in Mythos: Fantastic Four by Paul Jenkins & Paolo Rivera before jumping into our central issue by Jimmy Valentino that features Sue becoming Man-Thing, the FF as members of SHIELD, Johnny as Mr. Fantastic and the FF accidentally killing a baby. Yes, a baby. We wrap up with Jonathan Hickman's revolutionary soft-reboot of Marvel's first family leading into the decade long arc of Secret Wars, which seems prime to be a touchstone for the upcoming First Steps. Grab your headphones and power of choice and join us! Ep. 157 What if the Fantastic Four all had the same power? from What If Vol. 2 #11 (Marvel, 1990) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We are back in the world of both What If and the Fantastic Four that sees our heroes adopt new powers across a four-part issue from Image co-founder Jimmy Valentino. Before that, we kick things off with a beautifully painted version of the FF's origin story from the pen of Paul Jenkins and brush of Paolo Rivera. We end by discussing the FF's modern era courtesy Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham in a 2009 issue that kicks off the very long lead up to Secret War. Plus, we ponder why the Fantastic Four's origin store has been told so many times (or has it) and if the groups needs to have these specific powers. Reading / Watch List: Mythos: Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 2007) What If Vol. 2, #11 (Marvel, 1990) Fantastic Four #570 (Marvel, 2009) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 24, 2025
What if Lois Lane fell in love with a horse who became a man—and then became a horse herself? From Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (DC Comics)
We might be talking "silver age silliness" but we're not horsing around! Well, Lois Lane is as she falls in love with a horse who is also a man and then becomes a horse herself? Confused, then you need to listen to this week's episode. We start with Adventure Comics in 1962 that introduces Comet the Super-Horse alongside Krypto and the League of Super Pets in a truly wacky issue. Then it's over to Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane for Comet's magical backstory. All this plus Rob makes a ton of horse jokes! Ep. 156 What if Lois Lane fell in love with a horse who became a man—and then became a horse herself? from Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #92 (DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Hey there! Or should we say HAY there as we talk Comet the Super-Horse alongside Krypto and the rest of the League of Super Pets. We. tackle a couple of wacky 1960s issues from some masters as Jerry Siegel, Curt Swan, and Leo Dorfman complete with telepathic animals, wayward magic, evil brain aliens and much more. Plus, we speculate about Krypto's appearance in the upcoming Superman film and whether we'll see more of the Super Pets onscreen. Reading / Watch List: Adventure Comics Vol. 1, #293 (DC Comics 1962) Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane Vol. 1, #92 (DC Comics, 1969) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 10, 2025
What if She-Ra had been an agent of Hordak named Despara? From DC Comics He-Man & The Masters of the Universe
For the honor of podcasts! It's our first episode dedicated to the Princess of Power: She-Ra. We start by covering Adora's five episode origin story on the iconic Filmation tv series. Then we talk comics that sees Adora become Despara in the 2013-2015 Masters of the Universe series from DC Comics in a new take on her origin. We wrap up by speculating about the upcoming 2026 Masters of the Universe film and when we may next see She-Ra on the screen or page. Grab your sword and your headphones and let's go! Ep. 155 What if She-Ra had been an agent of Hordak named Despara? from He-Man & The Masters of the Universe #1-19 (DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers After a few past He-Man episodes, it's finally time to cover his twin sister Adora aka She-Ra! We start off by talking about her debut on her own Filmation series (don't call it a spin-off!) before exploring her revised origin story as Despara in a nineteen issue arc from DC Comics. We wrap up by wondering when we might next see She-Ra on screen and why she doesn't have her own comic book. All this plus we talk Star Wars comparisons and Guido's recent She-Ra toy acquisition (and longtime fandom). Reading / Watch List: She-Ra Princess of Power Episodes #1-5 (TV Show 1985) He-Man & The Masters of the Universe #1-19 (DC Comics 2013) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 24, 2025
What if Batman and Daredevil teamed up to defeat Two-Face and Mr. Hyde?
While you wait for Daredevil: Born Again, on this episode, the Man Without Fear pairs up with the Dark Knight in Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye. We start back in 1964 with Daredevil's first appearance from the minds of Stan Lee and Bill Everett. Then it's off to 1997 that sees these two vigilantes battle Two-Face and Mr. Hyde. We wrap up by speculating on what's next for DD in the Marvel universe. Ep. 154 What if Batman and Daredevil teamed up to defeat Two-Face and Mr. Hyde? from Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's Daredevil meets Batman on the pod. We start back in 1964 with the Man Without Fear's first appearance courtesy Stan Lee and Bill Everett in a wordy but beautiful issue. Then Matt Murdock meets Bruce Wayne as the two heroes battle Two-Face and Mr. Hyde in the Big Apple in this issue from D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel. We wrap up by discussing what we'd love to see on Daredevil: Born Again and beyond. Reading / Watch List: Daredevil Vol. 1 Issue 1 (1964, Marvel Comics) Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye (1997, Marvel Comics with DC Comics) Daredevil (2015-2018, Netflix / Marvel Television) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 10, 2025
What if Superman and the Fantastic Four teamed up to fight Galactus? From Marvel & DC Comics Superman / Fantastic Four #1
Before the Fantastic Four (with Galactus) and Superman hit the big screen again, they are on our podcast! We kick things off with Galactus' first 1966 appearance courtesy Stan Lee & Jack Kirby before seeing the giant purple world eater tangle with both the first family of Marvel and the Man of Steel in Dan Jurgens' 1999 outing. We wrap up by pondering Ralph Ineson's upcoming turn as Galactus onscreen and whether the FF and Superman will ever share the screen (or page) together again. Ep. 153 What if Superman and the Fantastic Four teamed up against Galactus? from Superman / Fantastic Four #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Are you hungry? We talk Galactus on this week's pod as he faces off against both the Fantastic Four and Superman. We start off with Galactus (and the Silver Surfer's) first appearance back in 1966 from Stan Lee & Jack Kirby as they battle the Fantastic Four. Then we turn to Superman / Fantastic Four #1 from 1999 from Dan Jurgens that sees Superman become a herald of Galactus. We wrap up by speculating on Galactus first on screen appearance in Fantastic Four: First Steps plus whether or not we will ever see a Marvel & DC pairing again. Reading / Watch List: Fantastic Four Volume 1 #48, 49, 50 (1966, Marvel Comics) Superman / Fantastic Four #1 (1999, DC Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 27, 2025
What if Lois Lane thought Superman abandoned her & hijinks ensued? From Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30
On this episode, it's Superman's girl friend (two words): Lois Lane! We talk the origins of everyone's favorite "girl reporter" and kick things off with a 1944 story that sees Lois stepping out on her own sans Superman. Then, we zero in on a 1962 issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane that sees the Daily Planet dynamo be "abandoned" by Superman (and face off against an octopus!) and then discover Superman's secret mermaid family on another planet (yep). We wrap up by discussing Lois on screen, why she doesn't have a more regular solo title and what to expect from Rachel Brosnahan's upcoming portrayal. Ep. 152 What if Lois Lane thought Superman abandoned her & hijinks ensued? from Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30 (DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's more silver age silliness! After our recent Jimmy Olsen issue, we are talking about Superman's main squeeze: Lois Lane. We talk her origins from Siegel & Shuster (and Joanne Carter) and then cover an early story from Don Cameron & Ed Dobrotka that sees Lois talk someone off a ledge (literally). We then cover a zany issue of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane where Lois faces off against gangsters, an opium smuggler and an octopus without the help of Superman (or so she thinks). Plus, lookout for a truly bizarre Krypton cameo! Later in that issue, Lois discovers Superman has a secret mermaid wife and child on another planet but everything might not be what it appears to be in this story from the pencil of iconic Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. We wrap up by sharing our love for Margot Kidder, Elizabeth Tulloch, Teri Hatcher and speculate on how Lois will be portrayed in James Gunn's upcoming film. Reading / Watch List: Superman Vol. 1 #28 (1944, DC Comics) Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #30 (1962, DC Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 13, 2025
What if Jimmy Olsen became a werewolf, a woman & was friends with a leprechaun? From DC Comics Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44
Ready for some silver age silliness? For the first time, we are talking Superman's best pal: Jimmy Olsen! We start with a brief history of the redheaded sidekick, his first "official" appearance back in 1941, and an issue of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen that seems our hero transform into a werewolf, don drag to pretend to be a woman, befriend a leprechaun (that's really Mr. Mxyzptlk) and lots more zany shenanigans. We wrap up by talking about our favorite onscreen Jimmy's and what we want to see next from the character. Ep. 151 What if Jimmy Olsen became a werewolf, a woman and was friends with a leprechaun? from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44 (DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Grab your bow ties and sweater vests, it's a deep dive into Jimmy Olsen! We kick off with a look at the origins of the character, from office boy to cub reporter to (eventually) photographer including early appearances in Siegel & Shuster penned issues. Then we jump into the wacky world of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen in a three-part issue that sees Jimmy transform into a wolf-man, go under cover as a chorus girl and battle an inter-dimensional trickster, all set to the terrific art of Curt Swan. We wrap up by discussing Jimmy onscreen from Lois & Clark to My Adventures with Superman and speculate on Skyler Gisondo's take on the character in James Gunn's upcoming film. Reading / Watch List: Superman #13 (DC Comics 1941) Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #44 (DC Comics 1960) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 30, 2024
What if we celebrated our 150th episode with a review of the What If TV series, plus our favorite alternate universes & hopes for the future?
It's our sesquicentennial! We are joined by frequent guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt as we celebrate our 150th episode! We are going back to our roots with a conversation about the third & final season of What If plus a look back at some of our favorite past episodes and a glance forward at what's coming in the future. Ep. 150 What if we celebrated our 150th episode with a review of the What If TV series, plus our favorite alternate universes & hopes for the future? from our back catalog of episodes & "What If" Marvel TV series Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers To celebrate 150 episodes of Dear Watchers, we are looking at the past, present and future! We kick things off by sharing our thoughts (both spoiler free and spoiler-rific) on the new and final season of Marvel's What If on DisneyPlus and share our "Dear Watchers" cut of all three seasons. Then, we look back as Guido, Rob and guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt share some of our favorite past episodes of the podcast covering such characters & storylines as Superman, Age of Apocalypse, Josie & the Pussycats, the Absolute Universe and more. We wrap up by sharing ideas for future episodes from silver age deep dives to tie-in comics. Reading / Watch List: Every episode of Dear Watchers Marvel's What If...? (MCU TV series 2024) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 16, 2024
What if Santa Claus and Christmas were saved by Superman and Doctor Doom? Plus a history of Santa Claus in Marvel & DC Comics!
Santa Claus is coming to town...or a comic book near you! We are talking a history of Santa Claus in comics plus Marvel & DC holiday specials. We start way back in 1947 with Action Comics that sees a real Scrooge try to ruin Christmas by causing Santa to gain a massive amount of weight from tainted chocolate. It's up to Superman to get St. Nick back to fighting weight and save the holiday. Then, we jump to What The in 1991 where Santa is again sidelined and Doctor Doom has to take over, much to the chagrin of the Avengers and Fantastic Four. We wrap up by talking about who else we'd like to see Santa meet. Ep. 149 What if Santa Claus and Christmas were saved by Superman and Doctor Doom? from Action Comics #105 & What The #10 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's the holiday season so we are doing our first deep dive into the world of Christmas comics. We give a quick history of Santa in comics as well as background on comic book holiday specials. Then we see Superman rescue Santa from a few extra pounds in a 1947 Action Comics from Siegel, Shuster and John Sikela. Next, we jump to 1991 as Doctor Doom covers for Santa in a rhyming issue from powerhouses Scott Lobdell & John Byrne. We wrap up by pondering who else Santa should tangle with in pop culture. All this plus a (very brief) review of the new Creature Commandos tv series. Reading / Watch List: Action Comics #105 (DC Comics 1947) What The #10 (Marvel Comics 1991) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 02, 2024
What if classic horror movie monster tropes like Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula were turned into a Nazi-fighting group of soldiers? From DC Comics' Creature Commandos
Vampires, Werewolves and Monsters...oh my! In honor of James Gunn's new DC / Max TV show which is officially kicking off the new DCU, we are talking the history of the Creature Commandos! We go back to their first 1980 appearance in Weird War Tales plus the sporadic attempts to revive the team from the 00s until today. Plus we talk the (Universal) monsters, dinosaurs, mutant children and so much more. Ep. 148 What if classic horror movie monster tropes like Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula were turned into a Nazi-fighting group of soldiers? from various appearances of Creature Commandos (from DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers The Creature Commandos are back, back, back again...this time on television! In honor of the brand new DC / Max TV show from the mind of James Gunn, we are talking all things Creature Commandos starting with their first appearance in 1980 from the minds of J.M. DeMatteis and Pat Broderick (plus successors Robert Kanigher and Fred Carillo) that see vampire Vincent Velcro, werewolf Warren Griffith, Frankenstein Monster Lucky Taylor plus robot JAKE, Dr. Medusa and tough as nails Lt. Matthew Shrieve battle dinosaurs, mutant children, and occult leaders during WWII. We also explore the Commandos' appearances from the minds of such creators as Geoff Johns, Jeff Lemire and, currently, monster kid David Dastmalchian. (Plus this is 100% spoiler free for the new TV show!) Reading / Watch List: Weird War Tales #93 (1980 DC Comics) Action Comics #872 (2009 DC Comics) Justice League Generation Lost #16 (2011 DC Comics) Frankenstein Agent of SHADE #1 (2011 DC Comics) DC Horror Presents Creature Commandos #1 (2024 DC Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 18, 2024
What if Batman had no money, Superman no family, and Wonder Woman was from hell? From DC's Absolute line of comics
We are All-In on the Absolute Universe! We talk the brand new Absolute stories featuring Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. These new stories explore Batman if he wasn't born into wealth, Wonder Woman if she was born in hell and Superman if...well, you'll need to listen to the podcast to learn more. Ep. 147 What if Batman had no money, Superman no family, and Wonder Woman was from hell? from Absolute Batman #1, Absolute Wonder Woman #1, & Absolute Superman #1 (from DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We talk the brand-new Absolute Universe! We kick off with the All-In Special from Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere, and Dan Mora. Then we talk Absolute Batman from Snyder & Nick Dragotta , Wonder Woman from Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman, and Superman from Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval. We also talk about why the DC Trinity resonates so much with fans and what's next for the Absolute Universe. Reading / Watch List: DC Comics All-In Special #1 (2024 DC Comics) Absolute Batman #1 (2024 DC Comics) Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (2024 DC Comics) Absolute Superman #1 (2024 DC Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 04, 2024
What if multiversal Wiccans / Billy Kaplans (and the rest of the Young Avengers) were pulled in to fight one mega battle to prevent a dimensional takeover?
Young Avengers assemble! We join Wiccan, Hulkling and the gang as they battle an inter-dimensional parasite controlling their parents in Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's run from 2013 & 2014. We walk you though the entire story plus discuss when we might see the Young Avengers together in the MCU. Ep. 146 What if multiversal Wiccans / Billy Kaplans (and the rest of the Young Avengers) were pulled in to fight one mega battle to prevent a dimensional takeover? from Young Avengers #1-15 (from Marvel Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's our second ever episode discussing the Young Avengers! When a spell goes wrong, Wiccan and Hulkling have to put the band back together with America Chavez, Kid Loki, Prodigy, Kate Bishop and Marvel Boy as they battle an evil entity known as Mother that has taken control of their parents. From the minds of Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton, we talk this 15 issue series and when we might see the Young Avengers together on screen (plus a big of the Agatha All Along finale too). Reading / Watch List: Marvel Now Point One #1 (2012 Marvel Comics) Young Avengers Volume 2 #1-15 (2013-2014 Marvel Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 21, 2024
What if we brought you a rundown of New York Comic Con 2024? Featuring ElliotComicArt
It's the most wonderful time of the year...New York Comic Con! Guido & Rob are joined by Elliot from ElliotComicArt to discuss some of their amazing experiences, pick ups and memories from NYCC 2024. The gang discuss meeting leading figures in comics like James Tynion IV and Pepe Larraz, hearing about upcoming projects from directors James Gunn & Mike Flanagan, revisiting NYCC traditions, meeting up with fellow podcasters and so much more. Relive the con with us! Ep. 145 What if we brought you a rundown of New York Comic Con 2024? from New York Comic Con 2024, October 2024 - New York City Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Guido, Rob and returning guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt walk you through their 2024 New York Comic Con experience. The gang discusses meeting comics pros James Tynion IV, Scott McCloud, Pepe Larraz, Clayton Henry, Greg Capullo and writer/director Ti West plus panels with DC head honcho James Gunn and horror master Mike Flanagan. All this plus what we are looking forward to at future cons. Reading / Watch List: Nothing! Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 07, 2024
What if Salem’s Seven and Agatha Harkness were one being (or something)? (from Marvel Comics Ultimate Fantastic Four)
Are you ready for the ULTIMATE episode? Marvel's Ultimate Universe that is! We take our first trip to this polarizing run tackling yet another witchy episode with Agatha Harkness and the Salem Seven! We kick off with the Seven's first appearance in the 616 back in 1977 (appropriately enough) before seeing their reboot in 2008. We wrap up by talking the Salem Seven on Agatha All Along and the legacy of the Ultimate universe on the MCU. Ep. 144 What if Salem’s Seven and Agatha Harkness were one being? from Ultimate Fantastic Four #54-57 (from Marvel Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It may feel like our seventh witchy episode in a row but it's only our third as we tackle the Salem Seven and, of course, Agatha Harkness. We talk the Seven's premiere in Fantastic Four back in 1977 from the legendary team of Len Wein, George Perez and Joe Sinnott - from snake lady to robot man. Then we see their rebirth in 2008 from Mike Carey and Tyler Kirkham in our first look at the Marvel Ultimate Universe. We wrap up by talking about Okwui Okpokwasili and company's appearance on Agatha All Along and how in many ways the Marvel's Ultimate Universe (MUU?) paved the way for the MCU. Reading / Watch List: Fantastic Four, Vol. 1 #186 (Marvel Comics, 1977) Ultimate Fantastic Four, #54-57 (Marvel Comics, 2008) Agatha All Along, Episode 2 (Disney+/Marvel Television, 2024) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 23, 2024
What if Zatanna was one of the first on-screen featured heroic witches from either DC or Marvel? (from Batman: The Animated Series "Zatanna")
Grab your broomstick or in this case, fishnet stockings, we are talking DC Comics' number one witch: Zatanna. We talk Zatanna's first appearance in 1964, her solo book in 1987 and her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series. Plus, we discuss the unfortunately never realized Zatanna projects and what we'd like to see from her on the big screen. Bonus: We discuss our spoiler-free correct predictions for Agatha All Along. Ep. 143 What if Zatanna was one of the first on-screen featured heroic witches from either DC or Marvel? from Batman: The Animated Series Episode "Zatanna" Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This week, we chat all things Zatanna starting with her first appearance in Hackman from 1964 courtesy Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson. Then, we talk Zatanna's 1987 solo book from the pens of Gerry Conway and Gray Morrow. Then we explore Zatanna's appearance as the first on-screen featured heroic witch with her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series, voiced by Julie Brown. We wrap up by discussing what we'd like to see from Zatanna on screen. We also talk her legendary costume and a bit of another witch, Agatha Harkness and Agatha All Along. Reading / Watch List: Hawkman Vol 1 Issue 4 (DC, November 1964) Zatanna Special 1 (DC, May 1987) Batman: The Animated Series, Season 1 Ep 54 "Zatanna" (February 1993) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 09, 2024
What if Agatha Harkness was Glinda the Good Witch from Wizard of Oz? From Marvel's Avengers: Fairy Tales #4
It's almost the witching hour so we are talking Agatha Harkness! We kick off by walking you through Agatha's history in comics, video games and of course, television in preparation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along on Disney+. We walk you through Agatha's debut at the hands of no less than Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that sees our beloved witch defend the Fantastic Four from the Frightful Four. We then enter the multiverse as once again, Marvel mashes up with the Wizard of Oz with Agatha as Glinda the Good Witch and She-Hulk in Dorothy mode. We wrap up by recapping what made WandaVision so successful and sharing our hopes for Agatha All Along. Hop on your broom and come along. Ep. 142 What if Agatha Harkness was Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the Wizard of Oz? from Avengers Fairy Tales #4 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers In anticipation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along, we are talking all things Agatha Harkness! We talk about her 1970 debut issue from the dream team of Stan Lee & Jack Kirby and for this week's multiversal story, he had to 2008's Avengers Fairy Tales #4 from C.B. Cebulski and Ricardo Tercio that takes us to the land of Oz via Marvel. It's She-Hulk as Dorothy, Wanda as the Wicked Witch, Magneto as the Wizard and Agatha as the Good Witch. We wrap up by speculating on what's to come from Agatha All Along. All just in time for spooky season! Reading / Watch List: Fantastic Four 94 (Marvel, January 1970) Avengers Fairy Tales 4 (Marvel, December 2008) WandaVision (Disney+, 2021) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 26, 2024
What if Iron Man and Green Lantern amalgamated to become Iron Lantern? From Marvel & DC Comics Iron Lantern #1
In brightest day, in blackest night, Dear Watchers is here to set things right! We are back with 11-time returning guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam as we talk the Green Lantern / Iron Man hybrid: Iron Lantern! We talk the first appearances of Hal Jordan's Green Lantern and Tony Stark's Iron Man plus the villains Star Sapphire and Madame Masque before diving into this DC meets Marvel mashup and chatting the future for both Iron Lantern and Amalgam Comics. Ep. 141 What if Iron Man and Green Lantern amalgamated to become Iron Lantern? from Iron Lantern #1 (Marvel & DC Amalgam Comics 1996) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We return to the world of Amalgam Comics as we discuss Iron Lantern from Kurt Busiek, Paul Smith and 7 inkers! We also chat about the first appearances of Hal Jordan and Tony Stark, plus Star Sapphire and Madam Masque, discuss the upcoming Amalgam Comics omnibus, and special guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam shares Kurt Busiek's vision for an Iron Lantern 2 that never was to be (for now) Reading / Watch List: Showcase #22 (DC Comics, October 1959) Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, March 1963) Green Lantern #16 (DC Comics, October 1962) Iron Man #17-18 (Marvel, September & October 1969) Iron Lantern #1 (Amalgam Comics, June 1997) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 12, 2024
What if Wolverine teams-up with Ka-Zar, Shanna, and Namor to save endangered species from The Conservator? (from Marvel's Wolverine: Global Jeopardy)
Welcome to the Jungle! We (kind of) break our own rules and cover the wackiness that is Wolverine: Global Jeopard - part prestige book, part PSA. In this 1993 book (with an embossed cover), Wolverine partners with Namor, Ka-Zar and Shanna to confront the mysterious Conservator who is teleporting animals. Coming from the minds of Peter David and Richard Howell and created in partnership with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), we also talk about the book's dedication to Carol Kalish and talk why Wolverine works well in team ups, why we don't see PSA comics anymore and much more. Ep. 140 What if Wolverine teams-up with Ka-Zar, Shanna, and Namor to save endangered species from, ironically, The Conservator? from Wolverine: Global Jeopardy (1993 Marvel Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's a very special episode of Dear Watchers as we head into PSA mode with Wolverine: Global Jeopardy! From writer Peter David and artist Richard Howell, Wolverine heads to the jungle as he teams up with Namor, Ka-Zar and Shanna to uncover the mystery of disappearing animals. On this episode we talk about comics pioneer Carol Kalish (who the book is dedicated to), the fate of PSA comics, the eco-obsessed 90s, and Wolverine's many team ups! Reading / Watch List: Wolverine: Global Jeopardy (Marvel Comics 1993) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 29, 2024
What if Deadpool [redacted] the Marvel multiverse? From the MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine
It's fourth wall breaking fun as Guido and Rob are joined by Elliot from @ElliotComicArt to discuss the new film Deadpool & Wolverine! We talk our background with the Deadpool franchise (and the Fox Universe Marvel films) before sharing our thoughts on the new Shawn Levy directed film. We wrap up by discussing some of Marvel's big San Diego Comic Com announcements in Hall H and what is next for the multiverse, Deadpool and the MCU. Ep. 139 What if Deadpool [redacted] the Marvel multiverse? from Deadpool & Wolverine (2024 Marvel Studios Film) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This episode, your Council of Watchers are joined by frequent guest Elliot from @ElliotComicArt to do a deep dive into Deadpool & Wolverine and what it means for the MCU. We talk our expectations for the film, what we loved and what could be next for the Merc with a Mouth. Plus we wonder what Marvel and Disney's big Hall H announcements for the Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and Doctor Doom could mean for the fate of the multiverse saga, the Fox cinematic universe and whether we will ever see Ryan Reynold's Deadpool or Hugh Jackman's Wolverine again. Reading / Watch List: All Fox Universe Marvel movies (if you dare) Deadpool 1 & 2 (Fox / Marvel films 2016, 2018) Deadpool & Wolverine (Marvel Studios film 2024) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 15, 2024
What if Dick Tracy the movie was instead an HBO mini-series (but in comic book form)?
Calling Dear Watchers! Calling Dear Watchers! Grab your yellow fedora and join us for a profile of legendary detective Dick Tracy in comics and on screen! We start by talking through Chester Gould's iconic creation and his grotesque rogues gallery in newspaper strips & comics before diving into Tracy on screen, mainly Warren Beatty's 1990 masterpiece co-starring Al Pacino and Madonna. Then, we talk the comic book time-in / prequel from John Francis Moore, Len Wein and artist Kyle Baker before finishing with Dick's all new adventures from Mad Cave Comics. All this plus Guido and Rob go full nostalgia! Ep. 138 What if Dick Tracy the movie was instead an HBO mini-series (but in comic book form)? from Dick Tracy #1-3 (from Walt Disney Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers I want Dick Tracy podcast! It's our mega discussion of all things Dick Tracy as Guido and Rob recount one of their all time favorite films, Dick Tracy produced/directed/starring Warren Beatty! They talk Tracy's origins in comic strips, his long history in comics, and the special three part movie tie-in featuring Kyle Baker's fantastic art. And they talk Tracy in 2024 by covering the latest comic iteration from Alex Segura, Michael Moreci and Geraldo Borges via Mad Cave Comics. Hop on the back of your car and come along! Reading / Watch List: Dick Tracy (1990 film) Dick Tracy #1-3 (1990 Walt Disney Comics comic books) Dick Tracy #1-2 (2024 Mad Cave comic books) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 01, 2024
What if Batman's origin is tied into the origin of Jack the Ripper? From DC Comics Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
What's that lurking around the corner? It's the latest episode of Dear Watchers! We head to Victorian era London to discuss the very first Elseworlds comic - Batman: Gotham By Gaslight that sees the Bat tangle with Jack the Ripper. We talk the real life history of Jack the Ripper plus his many appearance in fiction, from Time After Time to From Hell. We do a deep dive into the Brian Augustyn, Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell comic plus wonder what is next for Elseworlds. Ep. 137 What if Batman's origin is tied into the origin of Jack the Ripper? from Batman: Gotham By Gaslight #1 (DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Join your favorite junior Ripperologists for a discussion of Jack the Ripper, Batman and the first Elsewords comic, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight. We start by talking the real life story behind Jack the Ripper plus his many appearances across literature, film, music and comics including From Hell and appearances in DC and Marvel. Then we talk Gotham By Gaslight from the twists to the art and wrap up by debating what is next for Elseworlds, what Batman and Superman stories we'd like to see and why it might be awhile before we see a Wonder Woman Elseworlds film project. Reading / Watch List: Batman: Gotham By Gaslight #1 (1989, DC Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 17, 2024
What if Snagglepuss (the Hanna Barbera cartoon lion) was gay (& also an iconic American playwright)? From DC Comics Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles
Heavens to Murgatroyd! We're back with another Pride Month episode. This week we are covering Mark Russell's extraordinary 2018 miniseries Exit, Stage Left!: The Snagglepuss Chronicles that sees the effete pink lion turned Tennessee Williams-esque playwright drinking at the Stonewall and battling HUAC. We also talk Snagglepuss (and Hanna Barbara's origins), the character's first animated appearances and what else we want to see from DC's Hanna Barbara Beyond universe. Ep. 136 What if Snagglepuss (the pink Hanna Barbera cartoon lion) was gay (and also an iconic American playwright)? from Exit, Stage Left!: The Snagglepuss Chronicles (2018 Hanna Barbera / DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Before you exit stage left, be sure to catch this week's Snagglepuss themed episode focusing on Mark Russell and Mike Feehan's remarkable 2018 miniseries. We talk the history of Snagglepuss & Hanna Barbera cartoons, Mark Russell's amazing catalogue of work, Mike Feehan's striking art, the links between this comic and the recent tv miniseries Fellow Travelers, why DC is so good at exploring their characters and multiple ways, the possible Jim Parson future of Snagglepuss and more. Reading / Watch List: "Major Operation" segment, Yogi Bear Show (Hanna Barbera, 1961) Suicide Squad / Banana Splits #1 (DC Comics, May 2017) Exit, Stage Left!: The Snagglepuss Chronicles #1-6 (2018 Hanna Barbera / DC Comics, 2018) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 03, 2024
What if Wolverine was gay (and an exile from another world named Howlett who was boyfriends with Hercules)?
Happy Pride Month, Bub! After many X-Men episodes we are finally focusing on the most famous X-Man of all: Wolverine! We romp through many multiverses and meet Howlett, a gay version of Wolverine who is in a relationship with Hercules. We start by covering Wolverine's legendary first appearance in The Incredible Hulk before tackling Howlett's debut across multiple Greg Pak scripted books that see him team up with Cyclops, Dazzler, a teenage Nightcrawler battling many evil Xaviers. Plus we talk if we will see a gay Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie and why we have never seen Howlett again. Ep. 135 What if Wolverine was gay? from Astonishing X-Men #44+ and X-Treme X-Men #1+ (2011 Marvel Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers The claws are out as we finally cover the legendary Wolverine and specifically, his gay multiversal counterpart. We give a history of Wolverine on the page and behind the scenes and talk his first appearance opposite The Hulk. Then we jump into a nearly 20 issue run from the mind of Greg Pak and others that sees Howlett, the gay Wolverine, reunite with his partner Hercules, partner with the 616 Cyclops and Dazzler and battle countless evil Xaviers across the old west, steampunk gods, dinosaurs and more. Plus we talk why we want Wolverine to be more of a Spike then an Angel, why Howlett has never returned and what we might expect from Hugh Jackman's last (?) appearance. Reading / Watch List: The Incredible Hulk #180-181 (1974 Marvel Comics) Astonishing X-Men #44-47 (2011 Marvel Comics) X-Treme X-Men #1-13 (2011-2013 Marvel Comics) X-Termination #1-2 (2013 Marvel Comics) Astonishing X-Men #60-61 (2013 Marvel Comics) Age of Apocalypse #14 (2013 Marvel Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 20, 2024
What if Furiosa (of Mad Max) barely appeared in a comic of her own name (but remained the best character ever)? Plus what is Mad Max canon + NO SPOILERS for Furiosa!
Put the pedal to the metal and join us as we explore the world of Mad Max in comics and on screen! We talk about George Miller's one of a kind film series especially Fury Road before exploring the Mad Max: Fury Road comic book series that shows the origin stories for Nux and Immortan Joe plus prequel stories for Max and our featured character, Furiosa. We also speculate on what other stories we want to see from this universe in light of the new Furiosa film! Ep. 134 What if Furiosa (of Mad Max) barely appeared in a comic of her own name (but remained the best character ever)? from Mad Max Fury Road - Furiosa #1 (DC Comics 2015) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Grab your guzzoline and join us as we head to the post-apocalyptic world of George Miller's Mad Max on screen and in film (and video games!). We tell an (abbreviated) history of the franchise before discussing the 4-issue Fury Road comic book series (plus the collected addition only fifth story) that goes deeper into backstories for War Boy Nox, despot villain Immortan Joe, reluctant hero Max and the mysterious Furiosa who is getting her own film! We also speculate on why there haven't been more Mad Max comics and where else we'd like to see this franchise go. Reading / Watch List: Mad Max (Film 1979) Mad Max 2: Road Warrior (Film 1981) Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (Film 1985) Mad Max: Fury Road (Film 2015) Mad Max: Fury Road - Nut & Immortal Joe #1 (DC Comics 2015) Mad Max: Fury Road - Furiousa #1 (DC Comics 2015) Mad Max: Fury Road - Max #1-2 (DC Comics 2015) Mad Max: Fury Road TPB War Rig (DC Comics 2016) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 06, 2024
What if Deadpool was Frank-N-Furter in the Rocky Horror Picture Show (and was also in the Breakfast Club with Peter Parker aka Spider-Man)?
Jump into the deep end of the (dead) pool with us as we dive into (get it?) the many multiverses of Wade Wilson aka Deadpool! We start by talking Deadpool's history in comics before chatting about Avenging Spider-Man #12-13 from Kevin Shinick and Aaron Kuder that sees the Merc with a Mouth and Spider-Man tangling Hyno Hustler in dreams within dreams including takes on The Breakfast Club and The Rocky Horror Show! We wrap up by talking exceptions for Deadpool & Wolverine and what other parodies we want to see Wade take on. Ep. 133 What if Deadpool was Frank-N-Furter in the Rocky Horror Picture Show (and was also in the Breakfast Club with Peter Parker aka Spider-Man)? from Avenging Spider-Man #12-13 (Marvel Comics 2012) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This one is a silly one! As we await the release of Deadpool and Wolverine, we return to Deadpool for the second time (and the first time in three years) to talk his origin story, his connections to Harley Quinn, his presence at Comic Con, why he is a gateway character for teens and so much more. We also see Deadpool become both Judd Nelson and Tim Curry in some wacky dream sequences as Deadpool tangles with Spider-Man in hypnosis inspired dream sequences. Reading / Watch List: Our past episode on Deadpool, Episode #13 (podcast at DearWatchers.com) Avenging Spider-Man #12-13 (Marvel Comics 2012) Deadpool's movies, plus the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 22, 2024
What if Rogue and Gambit of the X-Men revealed the greatest secrets of the Marvel Universe from Mister Sinister?
After many X-Men episodes, we finally do deep dive into everyone's favorite cajun: Gambit! We start by talking the debut issues for both Gambit and the twisted villain Mr. Sinister with whom Remy shares a dark secret. The secrets keep coming in the 90s aftermath of Age of Apocalypse that sees a fracture between Gambit and Rogue. For this week's alternate universe we look at a What If that sees Gambit, Rogue and Sinister battle it out to one heck of a twist ending! We end by looking at the the wedding of Colossus & Kitty, how it affected Remy & Rogue and wonder what is next for the couple on the current run of X-Men 97. It's a stacked deck! Ep. 132 What if Rogue and Gambit of the X-Men revealed the greatest secrets of the Marvel Universe from Mister Sinister? from What If Volume #2 Issue #100 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's a MEGA X-Men episode focused on Mr. Sinister, Rogue and especially the mysterious card slinger Gambit. We review books by an all-star list of creators including Chris Claremont, Ivan Velez, Jr., Klaus Janson, Jim Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Scott Lobdell, David Marquez, Marc Silvestri, Fabian Nicieza, Andy Kubert, and more including Sinister and Gambit's first appearances, the length 90s "Gambit has a secret" saga to how Gambit and Rogue's relationship has evolved in the 21st century. Plus, Guido talks about some recent grail pickups and we continue to share our love for X-Men 97. Reading / Watch List: Uncanny X-Men #221 (1987 Marvel Comics) Uncanny X-Men #266 (1990 Marvel Comics) X-Men #6 (1992 Marvel Comics) Uncanny X-Men #325-326 (1995 Marvel Comics) X-Men #45 (1995 Marvel Comics) Uncanny X-Men #350 (1997 Marvel Comics) What If #100 (1997 Marvel Comics) X-Men Gold #26-30 (2018 Marvel Comics) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 08, 2024
What if Pinky and The Brain tried to be comic book superheroes and low-budget horror movie directors to take over the world?
What are we going to do on this episode? The same thing we do every episode: Host a comic book podcast and try to take over the world! Yes, we talk everyone's favorite megalomaniac mice as we discuss Pinky & The Brain on TV and in comics. We start with the duo's debut on The Animaniacs before talking their solo TV debut. We head to the world of comics that see P&B become superheroes in their debut issue and later riff on Ed Wood and Plan 9 From Outer Space. We wrap up by talking Pinky and the Brains 2020s (brief) comeback and why there needs to be more mice in the future. Eegads! You won't want to miss it. Ep. 131 What if Pinky & the Brain tried to be comic book superheroes and low-budget horror movie directors to take over the world? from Pinky & The Brain #1 and #6 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Narf! We head back to the 1990s by talking the would be world conquerors Pinky and The Brain! We give a short history on both Pinky and the Brain and the creation of The Animaniacs from Tiny Toons to Steven Spielberg. We talk the histories of Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarch too, the iconic voices behind the duo and many, many other animated characters from TMNT to The Critic. After talking P&B on TV, we head to the world of comics with parodies of superheroes and 50s sci-fi movies. We wrap up by talking the return of Pinky and The Brain on the 2020s Animaniacs sequel and why we want to see more mouse adventures soon. All this plus The Honeymooners, Ed Wood, The Brain in drag, Yakko's World, and much more. Reading / Watch List: Steven Spielberg Presents The Animaniacs - Episode 2 (TV episode 1993) Pinky and The Brain - Episode 1 (TV episode 1995) Pinky and The Brain - Vol. 1, Issue 1 (DC Comics 1996) Pinky and The Brain - Vol. 1, Issue 6 (DC Comics 1996) The Animaniacs (TV episode 2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 25, 2024
What if Wonder Woman and Ororo Monroe (Storm of the X-Men) were amalgamated to become Amazon? (from Amalgam Comics / Marvel & DC)
Grab your magic girdle, it's getting stormy out! This week, we return to the world of Amalgam comics to discuss the Wonder Woman and Storm mashup that is Amazon! After some quick backstory on both WW and Storm, we talk Wonder Woman's reboot courtesy George Perez and company in 1987 before diving into John Byrne's Amazon #1. We continue to follow Amazon as she teams up with the JLX (the JLA meets the X-Men) as the team battles Fing Fang Flame in a one-off issue from Christopher Priest and Oscar Jimenez. We also talk the future of amalgam and Amazon as a character and who else we would combine Wonder Woman or Storm with. Ep. 130 What if Wonder Woman and Ororo Monroe (Storm of the X-Men) were amalgamated & became Amazon? from Amazon #1 (Amalgam Comics / Marvel & DC 1996) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We are thrilled to be back in the world of Amalgam Comics as we discuss Amazon - the mashup of DC's Wonder Woman and Marvel's Storm. We head back to 1987 to talk Wonder Woman's big reboot before touching on what makes Storm such an amazing character. After some background history on Amalgam Comics, we talk some of Amazon's appearances in her own book and teaming up with the JLA meets X-Men team, the JLX. We wrap up by pondering Amazon and Amalgam's future and why Storm is a hard character to pair with. Plus, some thoughts on X-Men 97! Reading / Watch List: Wonder Woman #1 (DC Comics 1987) Giant-Size X-Men #1 (Marvel Comics 1975) Amazon #1 (Amalgam Comics 1996) JLX Unleashed #1 (Amalgam Comics 1997) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 11, 2024
What if the X-Men battled Apocalypse, Sentinels, the Brood, Juggernaut, Omega Red, Murder World, Mojo World, Exodus and Magneto all in one day? Plus a history of X-Men Video Games!
Grab your quarters and blow in your cartridge, we are exploring the world of X-Men video games! We talk 15+ X-Men video games from the classic 1992 arcade game to Arcade's Revenge! We then head the the alternate world of 1994's X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse for SNES that sees Wolverine, Cyclops, Beast, Gambit and Psylocke tangle with Apocalypse, Magneto, the Brood, Sentinels and more. But of course, we also talk the fun Mutant Apocalypse promo comic from Jim Krueger and Karl Kerschl too. So many X-Men, so few quarters! Ep. 129 What if the X-Men battled Apocalypse, Sentinels, the Brood, Juggernaut, Omega Red, Murder World, Mojo World, Exodus and Magneto all in one day? from X-Men: Prelude to Perdition #1 & X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse video game (1995) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We are back in the world of the X-Men, this time courtesy video games (and comics). We talk some of the key X-Men video games from 1989's NES mess to the latest releases (and some that aren't coming out until 2030!) before we turn our attention to the the world of X-Men Mutant Apocalypse from Capcom and its promo / tie-in semi-prequel comic from Jim Krueger and Karl Kerschl that sees the team tangle with a host of villains (real and imaginary). We also debate what makes a good X-Men comic, why Wolverine and Cyclops are always present, the would-be all female game we never got, and much more. Reading / Watch List: X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (SNES Capcom video game 1995) X-Men: Prelude to Perdition #1 (Marvel comics 1995) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 26, 2024
What if Cable had destroyed the X-Men & Magneto took over the USA? (From Marvel Comics What If #46-47)
Guido and Rob return to the world of Storm, Wolverine and company as it's X-Men time once again! This week's episode focuses on the two-part What If from Kurt Busiek and Tod Smith from 1993 that sees the X-Men turn against each other, Cable fight Wolverine, Magneto in the White House, Sentinels conquering the world, an atomic bomb explosion and much more! But first, we travel back to the seminal start of Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's collaboration where our favorite mutants go from the Shi'ar to the Savage Land. We wrap up by discussing X-Men 97, Deadpool & Wolverine and the eternal question, X-Men movie or X-Men tv show. Ep. 128 What if Cable had destroyed the X-Men & Magneto took over the USA? from Marvel Comics What If Volume 2 #46 & 47 (1993) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's back to the world of the X-Men! We start off with covering a classic run from writer Chris Claremont as he first partners with artist Jim Lee. Wolverine, Storm, Jubilee and Forge battle Skrulls, Deathbird and much more in outer space as they reunited with Charles Xavier (or do they?) while Magneto and Rogue join forces with Ka-Zar & Nick Fury in the Savage Land as they face off against Zaladane. Then we ask the question: What If Cable had destroyed the X-Men and Magneto took over the USA in an epic two issue What If that features appearances from the Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and almost every X-Men villain. We wrap up by speculating on the future of the X-Men on screen. Reading / Watch List: Uncanny X-Men #273-277 (Marvel Comics 1991) What If #46-47 (Marvel Comics 1993) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 12, 2024
What If we interviewed creator TIM SHERIDAN? Special Episode with the writer of Alan Scott Green Lantern, Masters of the Universe, Teen Titans Academy, Batman: The Long Halloween film & much more!
Great Scott! It's the co-creator of the current miniseries "Alan Scott Green Lantern", the amazing writer & storyteller TIM SHERIDAN! After meeting Tim at NYCC, we are thrilled to finally chat with him about writing for (and respecting) pre-existing characters, the role of fans in comics & TV, becoming friends with Geoff Johns, why Marv Wolfman's name will be on his tombstone and the projects he still wants to work on (calling Star Trek & Doctor Who!). We also talk to Tim about his recent work on Netflix's Masters of the Universe series! Ep. 127 CREATOR INTERVIEW: Tim Sheridan Follow Tim at Instagram Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Grab your power ring and join us for an interview with Tim Sheridan, co-creator with Cian Tormey of DC's Alan Scott Green Lantern that sees the original Lantern confront homophobia and his own past in a riveting new series. Tim is also the writer behind Teen Titans Academy, Batman: The Long Halloween film plus the Masters of the Universe: Revelation & Masters of the Universe: Revolution on Netflix. If you like the JSA, DC, He-Man and general nerd stuff, you aren't going to want to miss this pod! Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 29, 2024
What If Josie and the Pussycats went into outer space? With special guest Ethan aka MakeMineAmalgam!
We blast off with Riverdale's favorite girl group as Josie and the Pussycats rocket into outer space, first on TV and later in a 2020 comic. We start with the first episode of Josie and the Pussycats very Scooby-Doo original animated series in 1970 before the gang gets "lost in space" in the 1972 follow up. Finally, we launch into the 2020 five-part series that is surprisingly scary! (Think Josie meets John Carpenter's The Thing). All this plus insights from our Josie expert, Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam. Ep. 126 What If Josie and the Pussycats went into outer space? from Comixology & Archie Comics' Josie and the Pussycats in Space #1-5 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers In space, no one can hear you scream...for your favorite rock band! Josie, Valerie, Melody, Alan and the Cabot twins are off to outer space, first on their 1972 animated tv series and then in a 2020 ComiXology original comic from Alex De Campi and Devaki Neogi that goes into some surprising horror territory. But first, we talk Josie's first tv series plus where else we'd love Josie and the gang to end up (or what about a meet up with Jem and the Holograms!) All this on this space-tactic episode. Reading / Watch List: Josie & The Pussycats Episode 1: The Nemo's A No-No Affair (TV show 1970) Josie & The Pussycats In Outer Space Episode 1: Where's Josie (TV show 1972) Josie & The Pussycats In Space #1-5 (ComiXology Originals / Archie Comics 2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 15, 2024
What If Kal-El arrived to earth in rural England to become Colin Clark, repressed British Superman? (From the DC Comics Elseworlds tale Superman: True Brit #1)
We head to jolly olde Britain to ask the question, what if Superman was British? We tackle 2004's Superman: True Brit, written by Monty Python co-founder John Cleese and Monty Python scholar Kim Howard Johnson with art by John Byrne. This story sees Colin Clark coming of age in rural Britain before moving to the big city to work for a famous tabloid. We talk our love for British comedy, the Elseworlds history of Superman and speculate on what other location or time periods Superman could pop up in. Grab your headphones and a cup of tea and listen up! Ep. 125 What If Kal-El arrived to earth in rural England to become Colin Clark, repressed British Superman? from DC Comics' Superman: True Brit #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Forget "truth, justice and the American way", it's time to have a stiff upper lip and carry on as Superman is raised British! We cover official Elseworld's Superman: True Brit, co-written by British comedy legend John Cleese and drawn by comics legend John Byrne. This nearly 100 page story sees Superman save The Rutles, impale someone with a cricket bat, meet the Queen and a whole lot more. We also talk Superman's long history in Elseworlds (from the USSR to Tarzan), our backgrounds with Monty Python, where else we'd want to see Kal-El's spaceship crash land and could Batman be as successful in a small rural village? Turn off the BBC and tune in to Dear Watchers! Reading / Watch List: Superman: True Brit #1 (DC Comics 2004) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Sun, December 31, 2023
What If we ranked "What If: Series 2" and tried to better understand the MCU multiverse with it? Plus pondering future possibilities!
What If...we covered Series 2 of What If? We discuss the return of Uatu to Disney+ in nine new episodes focusing on such characters as Happy Hogan, Nebula, Tony Stark, and many more including the return of Season 1's iconic Captain Carter and Strange Supreme plus film favorites The Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) and Hela (Cate Blanchett). We rank the nine episodes, discuss the ramifications on the MCU multiverse as a whole and make our suggestions for Season 3. Ep. 124 What If we ranked What If Series 2 and tried to better understand the MCU multiverse with it? Plus pondering future possibilities! from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's What If TV Season 2 on Disney Plus Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We are your guide to vast new realities as we discuss Season 2 of What If on Disney+. We walk through all nine episodes in spolier-ific detail including our thoughts on the new character Kahhori. We also speculate on what we'd like to see in Season 3 of What If (cue The X-Men), the power of a good onscreen pairing, the future of Captain Carter and much more. Guido and Rob also share some highlights from 2023 and what they are looking forward to in 2024. Reading / Watch List: "What If... Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?" | Stephan Franck | Matthew Chauncey | December 22, 2023 "What If... Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes?" | Bryan Andrews | Matthew Chauncey | December 23, 2023 "What If... Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?" | Bryan Andrews | A. C. Bradley & Matthew Chauncey | December 24, 2023 "What If... Iron Man Crashed into the Grandmaster?" | Bryan Andrews | A. C. Bradley | December 25, 2023 "What If... Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper?" | Bryan Andrews | A. C. Bradley | December 26, 2023 "What If... Kahhori Reshaped the World?" | Bryan Andrews | Ryan Little | December 27, 2023 "What If... Hela Found the Ten Rings?" | Bryan Andrews | Matthew Chauncey | December 28, 2023 "What If... the Avengers Assembled in 1602?" | Bryan Andrews | A. C. Bradley & Ryan Little | December 29, 2023 "What If... Strange Supreme Intervened?" | Bryan Andrews | Matthew Chauncey | December 30, 2023 Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by <a
Mon, December 18, 2023
What If Extraño showed Bunker the former Teen Titan a world without him, before heading to a JLQ Christmas party? (from DC Comics 'Twas The Mite Before Christmas 2023 Holiday Special)
It's a queer Christmas! DC meets It's a Wonderful Life as we ask What If Extraño showed Bunker the former Teen Titan a world without him, before heading to a JLQ Christmas party? First we talk Miguel Jose Barragan aka Bunker's first appearance courtesy Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth back in 2011 before jumping to December 2023 that sees elder gay Extraño teach Bunker a thing or two while battling an evil Teen Titans in a new story from Josh Trujillo and Andrew Drilon. We also discuss if we'd want an JLQ series (yes, please!) and which other DC characters should get the George Bailey treatment. Ep. 123 What If Extraño showed Bunker the former Teen Titan a world without him, before heading to a JLQ Christmas party? from DC Comics 'Twas The Mite Before Christmas Holiday Special #1 (2023) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Forget Judy and Mariah, the new queens of Christmas are Extraño and Bunker in the LGBTQ+ Christmas story from DC comics that sees former Teen Titan Bunker get the It's a Wonderful Life Treatment from writer Josh Trujillo and artist Andrew Drilon. We also talk Bunker's first appearance, the history of the Justice League Queer (JLQ) in comics and what could be next for this unique team, the "It's a Wonderful Life" plot device in media and much more. Don't be a scrooge and give this episode a listen! Reading / Watch List: Teen Titans #3 (DC Comics, 2011) ‘Twas The Mite Before Christmas (DC Comics, 2023) It's a Wonderful Life (RKO, 1946) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 04, 2023
What if the X-Men were cyberpunk? AKA the X-Men meets the Matrix (from Marvel's What If X-Men #1)
Boot up your modem, we're going cyberpunk! We're cover What If? The X-Men from 2018 that sees our favorite mutants go full Matrix as Charles Xavier, Cable and Domino tangle with Magneto in cyberspace. Then we head back to this universe as we see a digital Wolverine face off against a multi-armed Silver Samurai in a 2019 follow-up. Plus we talk the first time we saw The Matrix, The Net, Caprica and whether cyberpunk is still a vital sub-genre. Ep. 122 What if the X-Men were cyberpunk? AKA the X-Men meets the Matrix! From What If - X-Men #1 (2019) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers I hope your sister is off the phone and you have your free AOL CD-Rom ready because this episode we are going cyberpunk as The X-Men go full hackers in this 2018 What If issue from Bryan Edward Hill , Neil Edwards and Giannis Milonogiannis that sees Professor X recruit Cable and Domino to take down a plugged in Magneto. We then head back to this world in 2019 courtesy Zac Thompson , Lonnie Nadler and André Lima Araújo in a backup story that has "Wolverine" battling a cyber monster. We also chat about The Matrix and the entire cyberpunk sub-genre plus why we don't see more genre mashing in Marvel. Hop into the chatroom and join us! Reading / Watch List: X-Men #1 (Marvel comic book 1963) The Matrix (movie 1999) What If? X-Men #1 (Marvel comic book 2018) Marvel Comics Presents Vol. 3 #9 (Marvel comic book 2019 Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 20, 2023
What if Harley Quinn tried to destroy all DC comic book events while saving her family Thanksgiving?
Gobble Gobble! We are celebrating Thanksgiving, the multiverse and Harley Quinn with this week's STUFFED episode that's certainly no turkey. We start with a history of Harley Quinn in comics, tv and film before discussing her first official appearance in the DC Comics Universe in 1999 from co-creator Paul Dini and Yvel Guichet. We then jump to 2020 to see Harley traveling the multiverse to destroy all DC comic book events while also trying to save her family Thanksgiving after the death of her mother in an issue from Sam Humphries that balances the tragic and the comic. All this plus our thoughts on holidays in comics! Ep. 121 What if Harley Quinn tried to destroy all DC comic book events while saving her family Thanksgiving? From Harley Quinn #67 (2020) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We celebrate Thanksgiving with a trip to Gotham City in this Harley Quinn themed episode. We start by talking about Harley's appearances in TV and film from Batman the Animated Series to Margot Robbie plus her first appearances in comic books. We then talk Batman: Harley Quinn #1 from 1999 that sees Harley partner with Poison Ivy, double cross Batman and take revenge on the Joker. Then we head to the dinner table with a Thanksgiving themed issue that sees Harley and Booster Gold traveling the multiverse as Harley attempts to stop all DC comic book events as a revenge for the death of her month while back in the "real" world, she is desperately trying to bring together her family for a Thanksgiving meal. All this plus Days of Our Lives, Lady Gaga, Deadpool, comic books in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and much more. Reading / Watch List: Batman: Harley Quinn #1 (1999) Harley Quinn #67 (2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 13, 2023
What if Marvel’s Multiverse Saga was redirected in just one day of the MCU? Featuring The Marvels and Loki Series 2
What a time to live in! With the release of The Marvels and the conclusion of Loki Series 2, the Multiverse Saga is in all new territory! Join your Council of Watchers as they recap the multiverse in the MCU from Quentin Beck's lies through No Way Home & Multiverse of Madness to what lies ahead. We talk the multiverse (and overall thoughts) for The Marvels and Loki, predictions for Deadpool 3 and the Guardians of the Galaxy + Star Wars Holiday Special that we need. Ep. 120 What if Marvel’s Multiverse Saga was redirected by just one day in the MCU? Featuring The Marvels and Loki Series 2 plus Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Loki Series 1, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and more. Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers After this week, the MCU's Multiverse Saga moves into high gear! We start with a recap of the multiverse in the MCU up until now before transitioning into a spoiler heavy discussion of The Marvels (From Nia DaCosta) and Loki Series 2 (From Benson & Moorhead and Eric Martin) and their impact on what is to come, especially Deadpool 3. We also wonder whether the multiverse will lead to recasting, how the X-Men may be re-introduced, and if we will ever see any non-Marvel Disney properties entering into the MCU (An Alien vs. Brood?!) Reading / Watch List: The Official Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline (DK Books 2023) The Marvels (November 2023) Loki (October - November 2023) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 30, 2023
What if the original Jason from Friday the 13th faced off against Uber-Jason from Jason X?
We are going back, back, back to Crystal Lake and into outer space to ask the question what if the original Jason from Friday the 13th faced off against Uber-Jason from Jason X? We talk the origins of Jason X on screen (New Line, Freddy vs. Jason, Jason Goes to Hell, Kane Hodder) and the transition of Uber-Jason to comics via Avatar with Brian Polito, Sebastian Fiumara and Mike Wolfer including scantily clad scientists, topless astronauts, and lots of blood. Plus, we come up with what characters we want to see face off against other versions of themselves. Ep. 119 What if the original Jason from Friday the 13th faced off against Uber-Jason from Jason X? From the Avatar Comics "Jason Vs. Jason X #1" (2005 comic book) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Following up on last week's Jason vs. Leatherface episode, we return to the world of Jason Voorhees courtesy his trip to outer space in Jason X on film and in comics. We go through the very long road to Jason X on screen (and the weird way John Carpenter might have played a role), debate if screenwriter Todd Farmer wrote this as a Friday the 13th film, and talk the lack of deaths on screen. We then switch to comics to talk Brian Polito and Mike Wolfer's versions of Uber-Jason on the page and wrap up by debating what characters we want to face other versions of themselves in horror and comics. Grab your machete, your headphones and join us! Reading List: Jason X (film from 2002) Jason X Special #1 (comic book from Avatar Comics 2005) Friday the 13th: Jason vs. Jason X #1-2 (comic book from Avatar Comics 2005) Happy Halloween, hope you enjoy our horror special! Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 23, 2023
What if Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th was adopted by Leatherface and the cannibals from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre? A Horror Special!
Grab your hockey mask (or if you prefer, a leather face) and join us as we dive deep into both Crystal Lake and the heart of Texas to explore Jason Voorhees & Friday the 13th and Leatherface and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre on film and in comics! We talk the backstories for both of the iconic series on film, discuss Guido's first time ever watching the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre and discuss the time these two titans of horror became friends and enemies in a 1995 three part comic series from Topps Comics. Great your headphones and your sharp implement of choice and listen up! Ep. 118 What if Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th was adopted by Leatherface and the cannibals from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre? From the Topps Comics "Jason Vs. Leatherface #1" (1995 comic book) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This Halloween season we are talking both Friday the 13th and Texas Chainsaw Massacre on film and their spotty history in comics! We talk Tobe Hooper's first two Chainsaw films before taking a hack at Rob's favorite horror franchise, Friday the 13th. Then we center on the 1995 team up that saw Jason and Leatherface (and the rest of the cannibal Sawyer clan) became friends and then enemies in a Topps Comics miniseries from Nancy Collins and Jeff Butler (with covers by Simon Bisley). Before we head back to the graveyard, we wrap up by discussing why we don't see more comics with these 80s horror icons, what future horror team ups we want to see, and speculate on the upcoming Crystal Lake tv series (if it happens). Reading List: Texas Chain Saw Massacre (film from 1974) Friday the 13th (film from 1980) Jason Vs Leatherface #1-3 (Topps Comics from 1995) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 16, 2023
What if we covered New York Comic Con 2023 so that it felt like you were at NYCC with us?
Join us for our special coverage of all things New York Comic Con 2023 with our special guest, Elliot from ElliotComicArt! We talk Slayers (the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Audible series, John Carpenter & Storm King Comics, Rhys Darby & Our Flag Means Death, Alan Scott, Wonder Woman, Goosebumps and our encounters with Carmen Carnero, Lenore Zann, Tom Taylor, Tom King, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Gene Luen Yang and so much more! Ep. 117 What if we covered New York Comic Con 2023 so it felt like you were there with us? Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's annual coverage of all things New York Comic Con - 2023 edition! We talk the many amazing comics creators that we got to chat with, insightful panels, fun pickups, and words of wisdom from favorite fellow podcasters as we break down favorite finds looking to the past, the present and the future. We even share tips for grabbing food at the always busy con! With special guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt! For more coverage visit our YouTube and social media channels for clips and photos! Visit ElliotComicArt on Instagram Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 02, 2023
What if Marvel Zombies invaded Earth but stopping them breaks the timeline & author Marsheila Rockwell comes to talk to us about it? From The Hunger: A Marvel Zombies Novel (2023) + SPECIAL INTERVIEW
We've risen from the grave to present a new interview episode! We devour the brain of author Marsheila Rockwell to discuss her new book, The Hunger: A Marvel Zombies Novel! We talk to Marcy about her horror origin story (from Lovecraft to The Craft), her extensive research into Marvel Zombies, what sets her new book from Aconyte Books apart from the original comic book series, her original novel Seven Psychopaths and more! Ep. 116 What if Marvel Zombies invaded Earth but trying to stop them breaks the timeline, and author Marsheila Rockwell comes to talk to us about it? A SPECIAL INTERVIEW EPISODE! From The Hunger: A Marvel Zombies Novel by Aconyte Books 2023 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Happy start of Spooky Season! We celebrate by talking to author (and returning guest) Marsheila Rockwell about her new book from Aconyte Books, The Hunger: A Marvel Zombies Novel that sees Zelma Stanton, Elsa Bloodstone, Nico Minoru, and Deadpool team up after The Incident has infected the planet and Doctor Strange realizes the plague cannot be allowed to spread to other realities. We talk to Marcy about zombies vs. witches, her earliest horror influences, a love of Halloween, the extensive research that went into The Hunger, strong female characters, favorite zombie movies and much more! All this plus Guido and Rob give a history of Marvel Zombies in comics and other media (and share their favorite zombie movies) Also, this is your last change to enter our signed book giveaway (listen to learn more) Reading List: The Hunger: A Marvel Zombies Novel (Aconyte Books 2023) Visit Marsheila Rockwell's website & follow her! Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 25, 2023
What if Tomb Raider Lara Croft made her comic book debut in New York City alongside Witchblade?
We are back! In the 1990s that is with our hair braided and our ancient artifacts in hand as we explore the many versions of Lara Croft Tomb Raider from video games to films to her VERY 90's team up with Michael Turner and Marc Silvestri's Witchblade! We talk 1996's Tomb Raider video game, Lara's first appearance in Sega Mean Machines Magazine and the 1997 comics cross over from Top Cow Productions. Ep. 115 What if Tomb Raider Lara Croft made her comic book debut in New York City alongside Witchblade? From Tomb Raider / Witchblade #1 by Top Cow Comics 1997 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This is a jewel of an episode as we talk all things Lara Croft Tomb Raider! Guido and Rob share their backstories with this iconic kickass hero before talking about the 90's video games, the Angelina Jolie films and of course, her history in comics including her 1997 crossover with the character Witchblade from writer & artist Michael Turner. We also wonder what's next from Lara, the connections with The X-Files, Angel and other "dark" 90's media and if Lara will ever have a crossover with Xena Warrior Princess! Reading List: Tomb Raider (video game, 1996) Tomb Raider comics in Sega Mean Machines #47-50 (magazine, 1997) Tomb Raider / Witchblade #1 (comic book, 1997) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 11, 2023
What if Joker accidentally killed Batman and ended up working at Wayne Enterprises? (from DC Comics Knight Terrors: The Joker)
The joke is on you as we explore the nightmare world of Batman’s greatest enemy: The Joker! We start with the Clown Prince of Crime’s first appearance in 1940 before diving into the very recent two issue Knight Terrors: The Joker and the first chapter of the new manga Joker: One Operation Joker which both examine the villain’s codependent relationship with the Bat. Ep. 114 What if Joker accidentally killed Batman and ended up working at Wayne Enterprises? From Knight Terrors: The Joker #1-2 by DC Comics 2023 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers This episode is no joke as we tackle Batman’s main baddie for the first time! We head back to 1940 for Joker’s first appearance courtesy of Bill Finger, Jerry Robinson and Bob Kane and then head to 2023 to talk the hilarious and creepy Knight Terrors: The Joker from Matt Rosenberg and Stefano Raffaele. We wrap with a brief look at the new manga Joker: One Operation Joker from DC & Kodansha plus talk Caesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, the Harley Quinn tv show, Joker's future, and much more. Reading List: The Batman #1 (DC Comics 1940) Knight Terrors: The Joker #1-2 (DC Comics 2023) Joker: One Operation Joker #1 (DC Comics / Kodansha 2023) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 04, 2023
What if the Age of Apocalypse had not ended? With X-TRA Special Guest Jason Ayers (of WWE Smackdown wrestling)
We are back in the world of Age of Apocalypse and this time, Galactus is coming along for the ride! The world eater is bringing a special guest...not the Silver Surfer but WWE referee and comic book super fan Jason Ayers! We talk to Jason about his comic book origin store, his history with X-Men and Age of Apocalypse and about the What If issue that first brings us back to the AOA now with a big planet eating villain to contend with! Ep. 113 What if the Age of Apocalypse had not ended? From What If #81 by Marvel Comics 1996 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Our 3-part Age of Apocalypse series may have ended but we couldn't leave the AOA for long! We are back with Magneto and team as they are joined by Gwen Stacey, Tony Stark, Night Thrasher and more as they contend with Galactus and the Silver Surfer in this What If issue from Mariano Nicieza and Kevin Hopgood! Plus we are joined by X-tra special guest WWE referee and comic book (and X-Men) super fan Jason Ayers who shares his long history with comics, his goal of collecting every X-Men comic and why he keeps returning to the AOA. Plus, we speculate on potential AOA tv show or movie (It will happen one day!) Reading List: Dear Watchers Episodes 107 , 109 , & 111 What If? #81 (Marvel comics 1996) Follow X-Tra Special Guest Jason Ayers on Twitter & all social media @JasonAyersWWE Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 28, 2023
What if Barbie and Super Mario Bros blew away Hollywood with their multiversal mayhem?
It's a Barbie World...or should we say a Super Mario World? We look at the two biggest grossing films of the year that have Hollywood once again embracing multiversal storytelling! We give brief histories of both Barbie and Mario before diving into the multiversal (or is that multidimensional) storytelling of both films and wrap up by speculating what could be next for these iconic characters. Ep. 112 What if Barbie and Super Mario Bros blew away Hollywood with multiversal mayhem? From the 2023 films Super Mario Bros & Barbie Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Forget Barbenheimer, it's Barbio! The two biggest grossing US movies of 2023 are also multiversal movies so we dive into the green sewer pipe to explore the histories of Mattel's Barbie and Nintendo's Mario Brothers including the toys, video games, the weird Mario tv show, the even weirder Mario movie and of course, the box office sensations on 2023 (and what could be coming in the future). Pull up a seat at the Dream House and listen up! Reading List: Super Mario Bros. (2023 film) Barbie (2023 film) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 21, 2023
What if the Age of Apocalypse finally wrapped up but appeared in X-Men comics again and again for all of eternity? (Part 3 of our X-Men: AOA coverage)
We are back, back, back again in the Age of Apocalypse for our final coverage of the epic 1995 X-Men event. Today, we discuss the conclusion to the story, how the AOA continues to pop up to this day, the spinoff video games and when and how we'd like to see the AOA on the big screen. Ep. 111 What if the Age of Apocalypse finally wrapped up but appeared in X-Men comics again and again for all of eternity? Part 3 of our X-Men: AOA coverage From Marvel's Earth-295 in various comics before and after X-Men: Alpha #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It's the final part (for now) of our Age of Apocalypse coverage! We find out what happens to Magneto, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine and the big blue meanie. We discuss parts 4 of the individual titles plus X-Men Omega, all coming from such writers as Warren Ellis, Scott Lobdell, Jeph Loeb, John Francis Moore, Larry Hama, Fabian Nicieza, and Mark Waid. We also talk what comes after the 1995 event, the toys, the video games, and the future of the AOA, including whether we will ever see it on the big or small screen. We'll be returning to the world of the AOA soon with a What If episode with a special guest! Plus, listen to hear about Guido's upcoming Spider-Man book, solicited in this month's Previews! Reading List: Age of Apocalypse: X-Calibre #4, Generation Next #4, Astonishing X-Men #4, X-Man #4, Factor X #4, Weapon X #4, Gambit and the X-Ternals #4, Amazing X-Men #4, X-Men Omega #1 (Marvel comics 1995) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 14, 2023
What if Jem & the Holograms were heroes in the Hasbro multiverse alongside Micronauts, Transformers, GI Joe, MASK, Candyland, Inhumanoids, Stretch Armstrong, and others? (from Unit-E comic book)
Showtime Synergy! We throw on our holographic micro-projector earring for a celebration of all things Jem & the Holograms! First we explore the 5-episode beginning to the iconic 80s series by Christy Marx...which Guido loves and Rob has just discovered. Then it's off to one of the wildest multiverses ever that sees Jem team up with such properties at GI Joe, Transformers, Micronauts, Stretch Armstrong, MASK, Action Man, Magic or Dungeons and Dragons, and more to create a shared Hasbro universe that only exists in a super rare 2011 New York Comic Con exclusive issue. We wrap up by chatting about IDW's 2015 Jem comic book series from Kelly Thompson and Sophie Campbell and what could be next for the band! Ep. 110 What if Jem & the Holograms were heroes in the Hasbro multiverse alongside Micronauts, Transformers, GI Joe, MASK, Candyland, Inhumanoids, Stretch Armstrong, and others? (from Unit-E comic book) From Hasbro's multiversal earth in Unit-E #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Throw this episode on your tape deck, it's time for Dear Watchers' exploration of the iconic girl group Jem and the Holographs across TV and comics! We kick off with a brief history of Jem as toys and on TV before we dive into the first five episodes of the 80s animated show. Next up, we travel to a bizarre multiverse that sees Jem's Synergy putting together a super-team of Hasbro heroes including Jem herself! This never fully realized mashup only appears in a super rare New York Comic Con exclusive comic from 2011. We ponder what could have come next for this never realized story by Andy Schmidt (that also includes art by Art Adams and others). We wrap up by jumping into Jem's 2015 ongoing comic book series from Kelly Thompson and Sophie Campbell that reimagines the Holograms story for modern times. Of course, we also ponder some possibilities about what's next for this iconic band. We’ll be back next week with part three of our coverage of Age of Apocalypse on episode 111 including the conclusion of the story and the future legacy! Reading List: Jem & The Holograms, Episodes 1 to 5 (TV show 1985) Unit-E #1 (Hasbro comic book 2011) Jem & The Holograms #1 (IDW comic book 2015) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) <a href="https://ko-fi.com/dearwatchers" rel="payment" title="★ Support this po
Mon, August 07, 2023
What if the Age of Apocalypse continued in X-Men books for four months? (Part 2 of our X-Men: AOA coverage)
It was the best of times, it was the...Age of Apocalypse! We are back for part two of our three part coverage of the mega comics event in X-Men and Marvel history! We start off by exploring how Age of Apocalypse played out on X-Men: The Animated Series with the two-part "One Man's Worth". Then we head back to the comics to discuss the four months of material across multiple X-titles that also shows what happens to Tony Stark, the Fantastic Four, Bruce Banner, Gwen Stacy and more in this darkest timeline. Ep. 109 What if the Age of Apocalypse continued in X-Men books for four months? (Part 2 of our X-Men AOA coverage) From Marvel's Earth-295 in various comics before and after X-Men: Alpha #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It’s the second of our three part Age of Apocalypse deep dive! We start out by discuss how X-Men: The Animated Series and the comics worked together to develop their versions of the Age of Apocalypse story only on the tv show, there is no Apocalypse. Instead, we see Bishop, Shard, Wolverine and Storm team up to take down Fitzroy, Nimrod and the Sentinels across multiple timelines. Then we dive into the 20 (!!!) books across four months of AOA stories from writers including Howard Mackie, Fabian Nicieza, John Francis Moore, Larry Hama, Warren Ellis, Scott Lobdell, Jeph Loeb, and Terry Kavanagh including the fracturing relationship of Logan and Jean, Summers brother vs. Summers brother, Nightcrawler teaming with mom Mystique, Gambit in space, and whatever is happening in Generation Next. Plus, Guido tries to explain what the M'kraan crystal is! We’ll be back then in two weeks with part three of our coverage on episode 111 including the conclusion of the story and the future legacy! Reading List: X-Men: The Animated Series - One Man's Worth Part 1 & 2 (TV show 1995) Age of Apocalypse: X-Men Chronicles 1-2, Amazing X-Men 2-3, Factor X 2-3, Weapon X 2-3, Gambit & The X-Ternals 2-3, X-Calibre 2-3, Astonishing X-Men 2-3, Generation Next 2-3, X-Man 2-3, X-Universe 1-2 (Marvel comics 1995) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 31, 2023
What if the Skrulls succeeded in their Secret Invasion?
Hello fellow "humans"! Your two hosts Guido and Rob - who are certainly and 100% real human beings - are taking you through a Secret Invasion! We start with the landmark 8-issue mega event from Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu before heading to our alternate universe for What If? Secret Invasion to ponder What if the Skrulls succeeded in their secret invasion? We wrap up by sharing our thoughts on the new Disney+ MCU tv show. Ep. 108 What if the Skrulls succeeded in their Secret Invasion? From Marvel's Earth-10021 in What If: Secret Invasion #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers We are invading your speakers with our coverage of all things Secret Invasion! Your definitely 100% genuine human hosts kick off their coverage with the 8-part comic book event Secret Invasion from Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu that sees Earth's Mightiest Heroes face off against versions of themselves. Then we head to our alternate universe with What If? Secret Invasion from Underworld creator Kevin Grevioux, Karl Bollers, Pow Rodrix, and Frank Martin to ask the question What if the Skrulls succeeded in their secret invasion? This story sees Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Ms. Marvel battling for humanities freedom, but is humanity actually better off under Skrull rule? We wrap up by sharing our thoughts on the new Disney+ / MCU Secret Invasion tv show from Kyle Bradstreet, Brian Tucker and Ali Selim and the many, many ways it is different from the comics. Plus, news about our next giveaway contest! Reading List: Secret Invasion #1-8 (Marvel comics 2008-2009) What If? Secret Invasion #1 (Marvel comics 2009) Secret Invasion (Marvel TV show on Disney Plus 2023) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 24, 2023
What if Legion killed Professor Xavier in the past, triggering the Age of Apocalypse? (Part 1 of our X-Men AOA coverage)
Attention X-Fans! For the first of three episodes, we are tackling one of the major Marvel multiversal storylines: Age of Apocalypse! We start with an extensive history of X-Men comics in the 90s and how the event was created. Then we discuss the prequel series LegionQuest that sees Legion kill his father Professor X and finally we tackle the first nine (!) issues of AOA. It’s the darkest timeline but a great episode! Ep. 107 What if Legion killed Professor Xavier in the past, triggering the Age of Apocalypse? (Part 1 of our X-Men AOA coverage) From Marvel's Earth-295 in various comics before and after X-Men: Alpha #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers It’s the first of our three part Age of Apocalypse deep dive! We give a thorough recap of where the wildly popular X-Men comics were in the 90s before diving more into the genesis of AOA from the minds of editor Bob Harras and writers Scott Lobdell and Fabian Nicieza. We kick off our coverage with the six issue LegionQuest that sees Charles Xavier’s unstable son accidentally kill him, setting off a universe ending moment. We then head to the bleak multiverse with the first nine issues of AOA from writers Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, Warren Ellis, Fabian Nicieza, Larry Hama, John Francis Moore, and Jeph Loeb plus artists Roger Cruz, Steve Epting, Chris Bachalo, Joe Madureira, Ken Lashley, Tony Daniel, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Steve Epting, and Steve Skroce. We see Magneto, Gambit, Forge, X-Man and more face off against Havok, Beast, and the big man himself. Meanwhile Mr. Sinister, Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean Grey and Angel have their own plans brewing. We’ll be back then in two weeks with part two of our coverage on episode 109 including our discussion of AOA on X-Men: The Animated Series, stay tuned for another multiversal episode next week! Reading List: LegionQuest: X-Factor #190, Uncanny X-Men #320-321, X-Men #40-41, Cable #20 (Marvel Comics 1994-1995) Age of Apocalypse (First Wave): X-Men Alpha #1, Generation Next #1, Astonishing X-Men #1, X-Calibre #1, Gambit and the X-Ternals #1, Weapon X #1, Amazing X-Men #1, Factor X #1, X-Man #1 (Marvel Comics 1995) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 17, 2023
What if Betty + Veronica (Archie Comics) met Harley Quinn + Poison Ivy (DC Comics)? With special guest Author Tim Hanley
It's Riverdale by way of Gotham City as Archie Comics' Betty & Veronica meet Batman's Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy! We're thrilled to be joined by returning guest Tim Hanley to discuss Betty as a superhero, the 2017 crossover series and Tim's book Betty & Veronica: The Leading Ladies of Riverdale, now available as an audiobook! Grab a chock'lit malted and listen! Ep. 106 What if Betty + Veronica (Archie Comics) met Harley Quinn + Poison Ivy (DC Comics)? With special returning guest author, comic book expert & historian Tim Hanley From an Archie Comics / DC Comics mash-up Earth of an unknown designation as seen in Harley and Ivy Meet Betty and Veronica #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Archie Comics and Batman don't seem to have much in common but on this week's episode we discuss the 2017 miniseries Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica by Marc Andreyko & Paul Dini and illustrated by Laura Braga. We also go back to 1966 to see Betty Cooper as Superteen, share a brief history of Archie Comics and talk to returning guest Tim Hanley about his comprehensive book Betty & Veronica: The Leading Ladies of Riverdale, now available as an audiobook. Plus, more stories from Rob when he worked on the Archie Comics Broadway Musical! Reading List: Betty & Me #3 (Archie Comics 1966) Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica (Archie Comics & DC Comics 2017) Betty & Veronica: The Leading Ladies of Riverdale by Tim Hanley (Roman & Littlefield 2020 book & 2023 audiobook) Find Tim at HERE & Find Tim's audiobook HERE Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 10, 2023
What if Xena Warrior Princess met Ash of Evil Dead to fight the Army of Darkness?
On this week's groovy podcast, we explore the twin worlds of Xena Warrior Princess and The Evil Dead / Army of Darkness! We start with the backstories behind Xena Warrior Princess and The Evil Dead and their shared co-creators of Robert Tapert and Sam Raimi. Then we dive into the 2008 Dynamite comic book series that sees Ash (as portrayed by Bruce Campbell) landing in the world of Xena (as played by Lucy Lawless). We wrap up by discussing the future of these franchises. Ep. 105 What if Xena Warrior Princess met Ash of Evil Dead to fight the Army of Darkness? From Dynamite Comics Earth of an unknown designation as seen in Xena Warrior Princess Vs Army of Darkness #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers On this episode, we not only discuss comic books but also the Book of the Dead! It's Xena Warrior Princess vs. Ash and the Army of Darkness. We discuss the 1992 film Army of Darkness, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell along with the introduction of Xena in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess from 1995. Next up is the 2008 Dynamite comic book series that sees Ash meet up with Xena and Gabrielle from John Layman & Brandon Jerwa and artist Miguel Montenegro. We wrap up by speculating on what's next for these series and could they continue without Bruce and Lucy Lawless. Grab your S-Mart snacks and join us! Reading List: Army of Darkness (Universal Pictures movie 1992) Hercules: The Legendary Journeys & Xena: Warrior Princess (TV show 1995) Xena Warrior Princess vs Army of Darkness (Dynamite comic book 2008) Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 03, 2023
What if Captain America fought in the Civil War (the one from US history) + other tales of Cap in American History? Plus a history of bicentennial comics!
"Oh say can you see... Captain America in the Civil War... and throughout US history?" We head back to 1976 with Jack Kirby's Captain America's Bicentennial Battles where Cap is annoyed by Ben Franklin, meets Geronimo in the Old West and witnesses the creation of the atom bomb. We then tackle an interesting if problematic modern What If and the United States of Captain America which both feature Indigenous versions of Cap. All this plus a quick history lesson on the US bicentennial! Ep. 104 What if Captain America fought in the Civil War (the one from US history) and other tales of Cap in American History? Plus a history of bicentennial comics! From Marvel Earth-717 as seen in What If: Captain America #1 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Just in time for the 4th of July - Independence Day in the US - we follow Steve Rogers throughout history! We start in 1976 with a special issue written, drawn and edited by Jack Kirby that sees Cap in the 1700s, the Old West, WWII, classic Hollywood and much more (plus he beats up Hitler!). Then we ask the question what if Captain America fought in the Civil War courtesy of Tony Bedard and Carmine Di Giandomenico which includes and evil Bucky Barnes and some misplaced Native mysticism. We wrap up with an issue of United States of Captain America with stories by Christopher Cantwell and Darcie Little Badger featuring Joe Gomez as Captain America of the Kickapoo Tribe. Reading List: Captain America's Bicentennial Battles (Marvel comics 1976) What If: Captain America #1 (Marvel comics 2005) United States of Captain America #3 (Marvel comics 2021) Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 26, 2023
What if Batman villain Poison Ivy became a queer icon (and had the sweetest relationship ever with Harley Quinn)?
Hope this episode scratches your Poison Ivy itch! This Pride month, we are diving into how Poison Ivy became a genuine queer icon and had the sweetest relationship ever with the "Cupid of Crime", Harley Quinn. We cover Poison Ivy's first appearance in 1966, the start of her partnership with Harley on Batman: The Animated Series, and chat about her 2023 solo series. Ep. 103 What if Batman villain Poison Ivy became a queer icon (and had the sweetest relationship ever with Harley Quinn)? From the DCAU aka Earth-12, the DC Animated Universe, as seen in Batman: The Animated Series The Batsignal is rainbow colored this episode as we cover the history of Poison Ivy and her emergence as a queer icon alongside her main squeeze Harley Quinn. We start back in 1966 with the creation of Poison Ivy in the pages of Batman and her connection to the Batman 66 tv show in which she never appeared. We then watch Ivy and Harley's first outing as partners courtesy Paul Dini on Batman: The Animated Series in 1993 and we wrap up by cultivating the seeds in Ivy's 2023 solo series from G. Willow Wilson and team. Plus, we discuss the Harley Quinn animated series, the future of these characters on screen and even Uma Thurman's vampy performance in Batman & Robin. Reading List: Batman #181 (DC Comics 1966) Batman: The Animated Series "Harley and Ivy" (TV show 1993) Poison Ivy #9 (DC Comics 2023) Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 19, 2023
What if the DC superhero movie universes were a bowl of spaghetti? Including the return of DC film worlds lost or only imagined, Michael Keaton's Batman and our review of The Flash (2023)
You want to get nuts? Let's get nuts! We are telling the story of DC Comics in film from Christopher Reeve's Superman to Michael Keaton's Batman through the Synderverse, all leading up to our coverage of 2023's The Flash and its take on the multiverse alongside a brief recap of the film's messy production history. Plus we speculate as to what's next for DC on film. Ep. 102 What if the DC superhero movie universes were a bowl of spaghetti? Including Michael Keaton’s Batman, resurrecting DC film worlds lost or only imagined, and our review of The Flash (2023) From Infinite earths as seen in dozens of DC comic book based films Holy film studies Batman! We explore DC Comics on film starting with Superman: The Movie through to the original Batman quartet to the Nolan trilogy and into the DC Extended Universe. Guido and Rob share childhood recollections of the first time they saw some of these films, personal favorites, and early examples of requels (hello, Superman Returns!). Plus your hosts share their differing opinions on 2023's The Flash alongside a brief and tangled history of this character coming to the screen in his own solo movie. To wrap up, we debate what is next for DC on screen, whether we will see more multiversal stories and whether that multiverse is really a big bowl of spaghetti. Reading List: Superman (movie 1978) Superman II (movie 1980) Superman III (movie 1983) Supergirl (movie 1984) Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (movie 1987) Batman (movie 1989) Batman Returns (movie 1992) Batman Forever (movie 1995) Batman & Robin (movie 1997) Batman Begins (movie 2005) The Dark Knight (movie 2008) The Dark Knight Rises (movie 2012) Superman Returns (movie 2006) Green Lantern (movie 2011) Man of Steel (movie 2013) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (movie 2016) Suicide Squad (movie 2016) Wonder Woman (movie 2017) Justice League (movie 2017) Aquaman (movie 2018) Shazam! (movie 2019) Joker (movie 2019) Birds of Prey (movie 2020) Wonder Woman 1984 (movie 2020) The Suicide Squad (movie 2021) The Batman (movie 2022) Black Adam (movie 2022) Shazam! Fury of the Gods (movie 2023) The Flash (movie 2023) Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) <a href="https://ko-fi.com/dearwatchers
Mon, June 12, 2023
What if the Flash of Two Worlds was incorrectly identified as the origin of the DC comics multiverse? Featuring Wonder Woman, the DCU, + much more…
For episode 101, we explore the history of the multiverse in DC comics...and it's not what you think! We provide a (brief) overview of the first examples of multiversal theory in fiction and science before discussing the first multiverse story in DC comics (which is NOT The Flash but rather in the pages of Wonder Woman)! We then discuss the iconic and meta Flash of Two Worlds and the first use of the term "multiverse" from an All-Star Squadron story by Roy Thomas. Ep. 101 What if the Flash of Two Worlds was incorrectly identified as the origin of the DC Multiverse? Infinite earths as seen in hundreds of DC comic books For the start of our NEXT 100 episodes, we travel to the beginning of the multiverse in DC comics when Wonder Woman encounters an alternate universe version of herself back in 1953! We then tackle the iconic and super meta Flash story "Flash of Two Worlds" from Carmine Infantino and multiversal godfather Gardner Fox which brings together Barry Allen and Jay Garrick for the first time! We wrap up in the pages of All-Star Squadron which sees the Justice Society of America (or more preciously Doctor Fate) travel to a very Ditko-esque universe to battle The Spectre and to utter the word "multiverse" for the first time in DC comics courtesy of the legendary Roy Thomas. Plus Michael Moorcock, William James, Spider-Verse the upcoming Flash DCU film and much more. Reading List: Wonder Woman #59 (1953) The Flash #123 (1961) All-Star Squadron #27 (1983) Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 05, 2023
What if to celebrate 100 episodes we counted down multiversal things (plus had a bunch of comic book giveaways)?
It’s our 100th episode and we’re celebrating! Guido and Rob count down the 10 most listened to episodes while sharing alternate universe characters they want to see on screen, favorite episodes, what they’ve learned about themselves hosting the podcast and more. Plus we announced an exciting summer long giveaway! Ep. 100 What if to celebrate 100 episodes we counted down multiversal things (plus had a bunch of comic book giveaways)? To celebrate our 100th episode, it’s lists and lists and lists! Your Council of Watchers share the 10 most listened to episodes (by people like YOU) including interviews and stories focused on Superman, Namor and Hulk. We also talk stories and characters we want to see on screen like Darkclaw and Age of Apocalypse, favorite alternate universe stories like RoboCop and His Dark Materials, favorite episodes, least listened to episodes, what we’ve learned doing the podcast, and our favorite things about doing the podcast. Plus we share details about our upcoming summer giveaway contests including signed comics! Find us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 29, 2023
What if Spider-Man was in a punk band aka what if Spider-Punk formed the Spider-Band to take on fascists? Plus previewing Across the Spider-Verse
Hey ho, let's go! As we prepare for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, let's visit the introduction of Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk in comics! We start with his first appearances in The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Verse before unleashing the power (chords) of his five-part mini-series by Cody Ziglar and Justin Mason. Plus we share a Ramones song (meaning it is very short) size history of punk rock and speculate on what's next for the Spider-Verse on screen. Ep. 99 What if Spider-Man was in a punk band aka what if Spider-Punk formed the Spider-Band to take on fascists? Plus previewing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Earth-138 as seen in Spider-Punk #1-5 Grab your safety pins and leather jacket, it's time to enter the Spider-Verse with our exploration of Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk! We kick things off with Hobie's first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man by Dan Slott and Olivier Coipel plus his origin story by Jed MacKay and Sheldon Vella. Then we head to his five-part mini-series by Cody Ziglar and Justin Mason co-starring Captain Anarchist, Riotheart, a Latine rock drummer Daredevil and a Misfits-inspired Taskmaster. We wrap up by speculating on what's to come in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and beyond. Plus, Rob gives a bite-size history of punk rock and Guido takes us into the twisted web of history for the Spider-Verse. Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #10 (Marvel Comics 2015) Spider-Verse #2 (Marvel Comics 2015) Spider-Punk #1-5 (Marvel Comics 2022) Sony & Marvel Films Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse & Across The Spider-Verse (spoiler-free!) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 22, 2023
What if the alien costume had possessed Spider-Man? With SPECIAL GUEST Joey of Midtown Comics (from Marvel Comics What If Vol. 2 #4)
We return to the worlds of What If as we wonder what if Spider-Man had remained possessed by the evil alien symbiote suit? We discuss the unusual story behind the suit’s creation by fan Randy Schueller to its introduction in both The Amazing Spider-Man 252 AND Secret Wars 8. We dive into this week's What If that sees both a Venom-ized Hulk and Thor plus an awesome turn for Black Cat before diving into a recently Venom-ized Hulk in Absolute Carnage. All of this plus special guest Joey Vazquez from Midtown Comics. Ep. 98 What if the alien costume had possessed Spider-Man? With SPECIAL GUEST Joey of Midtown Comics Plus a HISTORY of Spider-Man's black costume that becomes the symbiote Venom Earth-1089 as seen in What If Vol. 2 #4 On this week's episode we kick off with the strange history of the black symbiote suit from fan Randy Schueller to it's introduction in both Amazing Spider-Man 252 and of course Marvel's Secret Wars 8 by Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck. We then head to the world of What If to ask the question what if Spider-Man remained possessed by the black costume. Oh, and what if The Hulk and Thor were too. This issue by Danny Fingeroth and Mark Bailey also features some great scenes for the Black Cat too. Then we wrap up by seeing the return of Venom-ized Hulk in 2019's Absolute Carnage by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman. We conclude with our special guest Joey Vazquez from Midtown Comics by speculating what's next for Venom, Spider-Man and the symbiote on screen. Also in this episode: A brief background of Secret Wars, the eventual realization of Randy's dream in Sensational Spider-Man: Self-Improvement, and much more. Reading List: Secret Wars #8 (Marvel Comics 1984) What If #4 (Marvel Comics 1989) Absolute Carnage #3 (Marvel Comics 2019) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Following Joey on Twitter and listen to Dear Watcher's interview with him here . Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 15, 2023
What if the Avengers fought the Justice League in a parody spoof before it happened for real? Plus a HISTORY of Marvel/DC Crossovers
It’s Sore vs Superbman, I mean…what the?! Yes exactly! We cover Marvel’s humor book What The—?! featuring The Avengers (The Revengers) vs the Justice League of America (Just-Us League) years before this battle became official. We discuss a history of both parody books and the “big two” crossovers plus speculate if we will ever see Marvel and DC team up in print or on screen again. Ep. 97 What if the Avengers fought the Justice League in a parody spoof before it happened for real? Plus a HISTORY of Marvel/DC Crossovers Earth-89923 as seen in What The--?! #7 It’s all your favorite characters: Charlie America, Black & Blue Panther, The Least and more from the house of Marble vs. Hawk-mensch, Mr. Bat-mom, Doctor Face and other members of the Just-A-League in this Marvel vs. DC crossover in the pages of What The—?! Brought to the page by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Rurik Tyler plus work from Tom DeFalco, Terry Kavanagh and more, this skirmish (organized by Kranky the Master of Time and the Poker) comes years before the official Big Two battled it out. On this episode, we discuss the history of both parody comics (including Not Brand Echh and more) and comic crossovers from the beginning to today. We also wonder if thanks to folks like James Gunn and Jim Lee we could see a Marvel and DC crossover on the page or screen again soon. Reading List: What The--?! #7 Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 08, 2023
What if Batman's villain Clayface had one bad day in Hollywood? (from DC Comics Batman - One Bad Day: Clayface)
We have another One Bad Day as we head to Hollywood with Batman's shapeshifting foe, Clayface! We go back to 1940 for the first appearance of Basil Karlo aka Clayface then to James Tynion IV's revamp of his origin story (with a nod to Batman: The Animated Series). And we trade gloomy Gotham for sunny LA as Basil leaves a muddy trail of destruction through Tinsel Town in the truly amazing take from Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Xermánico in the One Bad Day series. We wrap up by speculating what is next for Clay including a potential role in The Batman 2. Ep. 96 What if Batman's villain Clayface had one bad day in Hollywood? Earth of an unknown designation as seen in Batman - One Bad Day: Clayface #1 We have another One Bad Day, this time with Batman's shapeshifting foe Clayface! We provide backstories to the four primary Clayfaces (there are over eight of them in total including Clownface!) before diving into the initial appearance of the first Clayface (aka Basil Karlo) before he even had powers, back in 1940 from the minds of Bill Finger and Bob Kane. We jump to 2018 to see the current DC Universe's origin story for Basil/Clayface with Detective Comics Annual #1 from James Tynion IV and Eddy Barrows. We then center our conversation around the truly stellar multiverse story in One Bad Day that sees Basil travel to Los Angeles for a one day homicidal stroll in the sun from the minds of writers Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing and artist Xermánico. But what's next for Clayface? We chat about Alan Tudyk's hilarious turn on Harley Quinn and whether Clayface will turn up in The Batman 2 from Matt Reeves. We also chat about the connections to Boris Karloff and Mike Flanagan's would-be take on this iconic character(s). Reading List: Detective Comics #40 (1940 DC Comics) Detective Comics Annual #1 (2018 DC Comics) Batman - One Bad Day: Clayface #1 (2023 DC Comics) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 01, 2023
What if Josie and the Pussycats saved the world from being destroyed by teenagers turned into capitalist zombies? With SPECIAL GUEST Ethan aka MakeMineAmalgam (Archie Comics & the 2001 film)
We got the band back together and we are heading to Riverdale to discuss Josie and the Pussycats from Archie Comics. We cover a brief history of Archie Comics and Josie, the band’s first appearance in the 1960s, the 2016 reboot, their role on Riverdale and especially the 2001 film which is much more satirical and meta you might remember. Plus Rob discusses his experience working on the Archie Comics Musical! We are joined by resident Josie expert and superfan Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam who literally watched the film every day for a year. Ep. 95 What if Josie and the Pussycats saved the world from being destroyed by teenagers turned into capitalist zombies? With Special Guest Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam Earth of an unknown designation as seen in the Josie & The Pussycats (2001) Film We take our first trip to Riverdale to cover everyone’s favorite all girl band, Josie and the Pussycats! We share a quick background on Archie Comics and Josie co-creator Dan DiCarlo and how it is still a family business. Rob shares his experience working on the Archie Broadway Musical and how he played a small role in bringing current Archie mastermind Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa into Riverdale. We start off with early Josie in the 1960s before jumping ahead to discuss special guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam’s favorite film, Josie and the Pussycats from 2001 starring Rachel Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Alan Cumming, Gabriel Mann, Paulo Costanzo, Missi Pyle and Parker Posey and written and directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan (plus the great soundtrack by Adam Schlesinger, Adam Duritz, Jane Wiedlin, Anna Waronker, Babyface and more). In the very meta and satirical film, Josie and the Pusscats find themselves part of a global conspiracy to brainwash teens and turn them into consumerist zombies! We head back to comics with Josie’s short lived revival in 2016 by Marguerite Bennett, Cameron DeOrdio, and Audrey Mok. We wrap up with some mixed reactions to an episode of Riverdale (directed by Robin Givens) that sees the return of the Pussycats. We also chat while Alexandra Cabot is the true start of the Josie-verse and could we possibly one day see a return of the Rachel Leigh Cook led version of the band. Follow Ethan at MakeMineAmalgam on Twitter and Instagram . Reading List: Josie & The Pussycats #45 (Archie Comics 1969) Josie & The Pussycats (Film 2001) Josie & The Pussycats #1 (Archie Comics 2016) Riverdale Season 5 Episode 15 (TV show 2021) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Spa
Mon, April 24, 2023
What if Time Trapper kept Superboy in a pocket universe to destroy the Legion of Super-Heroes? With SPECIAL GUEST author Randall Lotowycz (from DC Comics 1980s Legion/Superman Crossover)
Hey Girls and Boys, Lads and Lasses, the biggest superhero team on any Earth, The Legion of Super-Heroes, tangles with the villainous Time Trapper as he turns their former ally Superboy against them. It’s an ambitious story in the post-Crisis world that serves as a template for DC storytelling to this day. We discuss this all with Legion super-fan and "DC Book of Lists" author Randall Lotowycz! Ep. 94 What If the Time Trapper created a pocket universe to turn Superboy against the Legion of Super-Heroes? With Special Guest author and editor Randall Lotowycz Earth of an unknown designation as seen in the Superman & Legion of Super-Heroes crossover The Legion of Super-Heroes can seem intimidating with their 20+ members from the traditional members like Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, and Mon-El to the wacky powered beings like Matter Eating Lad, Shrinking Violet, and Bouncing Boy, which is why we break down this team from the 60s through their major turning point post crisis in the 1980s. We travel through a multi issue arc constructed by major architects Paul Levitz and John Byrne that sees the Legion and Superman battle their old friend Superboy in a pocket universe, all controlled by the mysterious cloaked Time Trapper. We also discuss Time Trapper co-creator and Weird Tales writer Edmund Hamilton and how we are still seeing the reverberations of this story in DC’s current multiverse and alternate Earth storytelling on film and TV - including the upcoming Flash film from 2023 and more! Finally, we speculate what’s next for the Time Trapper and whether Marvel’s Kang stole his onscreen...time. We are joined by special returning guest, author and editor Randall Lotowycz. Follow Randall on his website or on Twitter or Instagram . Purchase "The DC Book of Lists" here & watch for The Flash (2023 film) Visual Companion coming this June! Reading List: Adventure Comics #318 (DC Comics 1964) Adventure Comics #321 (DC Comics 1964) Legion of Super-Heroes #37 (DC Comics 1987) Superman #8 (DC Comics 1987) Action Comics #591 (DC Comics 1987) Legion of Super-Heroes #38 (DC Comics 1987) Predictions on 2023's DCU Flash film, plus references to Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, and more! Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative
Mon, April 17, 2023
What if He-Man teamed up with the Thundercats? With SPECIAL GUEST Mike of Multiverse of Badness (from DC Comics He-Man / Thundercats #1-6)
ThunderCats hooooo! Or should we say, By the Power of Grayskull! Two 1980s icons join forces in He-Man / ThunderCats as the Masters of the Universe pair up with Lion-O and team to battle the combine forces of Skeletor and Mumm-Ra in this six-part comic book series from DC Comics. And speaking of joining forces, we are joined in this conversation by special guest Mike from Multiverse of Badness. Ep. 93 What if He-Man teamed up with the Thundercats? With Special Guest Mike of the Multiverse of Badness Podcast Earth of an unknown designation as seen in He-Man / Thundercats #1-6 It’s all 80s as we explore the crossover between Lion-O and the ThunderCats and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in their six part comic book series from DC Comics and writers Rob David & Lloyd Goldfine (from Mattel) and Freddie E. Williams II (Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). We discuss the origins of both properties including their iconic tv shows, dive into the the long comic book roots of ThunderCats head writer Leonard Starr, wonder if Cats the musical influenced ThunderCats and speculate what could be next for these two franchises. All this plus what happens when these characters get amalgamated with Superman and each other in our conversation with Mike from Multiverse of Badness. Reading List: He-Man & The Masters of the Universe (TV Show 1983) Thundercats (TV Show 1985) He-Man / Thundercats #1-6 (DC Comics 2016-17) Follow Mike & Multiverse of Badness on Mastodon , email him at mike@multiverseofbadness.com or listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 10, 2023
What if we covered Kingdom Come, the legendary Elseworlds tale? With SPECIAL GUEST ElliotComicArt (from DC Comics Kingdom Come #1-4)
This episode is as big as Lex Luthor's ego! We finally cover the legendary Elseworlds story Kingdom Come that sees DC Comics' holy trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman battling a new generation of meta humans, aging super villians, the United Nations and each other in Alex Ross and Mark Waid's epic tale of visions and visionaries. We talk through all four parts with special guest and Superman super fan Elliot from ElliotComicArt. Ep. 92 What if we covered Elseworlds legendary tale KINGDOM COME from DC Comics? With Special Guest Elliot of ElliotComicArt Earth-22 as seen in Kingdom Come #1-4 On this jumbo size Dear Watchers we are covering one of the most iconic of all Elseworlds tales, Kingdom Come from writer/artist Alex Ross and writer Mark Waid. On this alternate Earth, a new generation of so-called heroes battle each other and the full villains that are left as the original JLA retreat into their later years. This all changes when a long absent Superman returns to reshape the planet but is he doing it for the better? The allstar comic cast also includes Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Lex Luthor, Captain Marvel, Green Arrow, Black Canary, The Spectre, The Sandman, Hawkman, Aquaman, Magog (in his debut) and so many others. We hear first-time reader Rob's reactions along with long time fan Guido as they cover all four parts of this epic story while also extensively covering the background behind this story and the histories of its two primary creators. We also speculate when we could see a Kingdom Come live-action or animated version in the future DCU. Reading List: Kingdom Come #1-4 (DC Comics 1996) Follow Elliot on Twitter and Instagram or visit his store . Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Tue, April 04, 2023
CREATOR INTERVIEW: Janice Chiang (comic book letterer for Marvel, DC, Storm King, & many more) *corrected audio issue
You've heard her name mentioned in countless past Dear Watchers episodes so we were thrilled to sit down with legendary comic book letterer Janice Chiang to discuss her amazing life and career including her activist beginnings, her long tenure at Marvel, the role of a letterer and how it has changed in the digital age, breaking ground as a woman and Chinese-American in the comic book industry, how to stay current 40 years into a career and her current work with Sandy King and John Carpenter's Storm King Productions. Ep. 91 Creator Interview with Janice Chiang (*this version corrected the audio issue the first download had) Janice has over 40 years in the comic business, and has certainly had a significant impact on our listeners through her work on over 2000 books. Janice is a letterer and sometimes colorist who has worked primarily at Marvel starting in the early 1980s. She has worked on thousands of issues, including for Marvel: Iron Man, Ghost Rider, Alpha Flight, Conan, Defenders, Ka-Zar, Rom, Thor, Shang-Chi, Quasar, and of course the book that was an inspiration for us - What If. She has also worked with Stan Lee’s Pow Entertainment, Dark Horse, TokyoPop, Archie, plus a lot of work with Storm King, and for DC the Super Hero Girls book series, some early Milestone books, Batman, Impulse, Superman, and the recent Lazarus Planet one-shots. Two graphic novels she worked on were in the Four-Word Indie Awards chosen out of 2500 submissions, so Janice is on a hit streak! And wait that’s not all: she has been a community organizer! Janice Chiang on Instagram & Twitter Storm King Comics Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 27, 2023
What if Professor X had become the Juggernaut? With SPECIAL GUEST James of Geek To Me Radio (from Marvel Comics What If #13)
In this week's multiverse, we return to the pages of What If to see the post-apocalyptic world ruled over by Charles Xavier as the Juggernaut. It's Professor X with brain and brawn as he battles Magneto, Cyclops, Jean Grey and a non-powered Cain Marko. We also explore the Juggernaut's first appearance in 1965 and discuss how Charles and Cain's relationship has evolved over time with special guest James Enstall of Geek to Me Radio. Ep. 90 What if Professor X (Charles Xavier of the X-Men) had become the Juggernaut? With Special Guest James Enstall of Geek To Me Radio Earth-905 as seen in What If Vol. 2, #13 It's a post-apocalyptic dictatorship where mutants rule and humans are hunted down. Who rules over this dark timeline? It's Professor Charles Xavier but with the powers of the Juggernaut! Possessing both mind and body supremacy, this twisted Professor X battles his former X-Men, Magneto and his step-brother Cain Marko for control over the planet in this week's alternate universe from the mind of comics legend Kurt Busiek! We also go back to 1965 to revisit the Juggernaut's first appearance courtesy Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Alex Toth and explore how Cain and Charles' relationship has evolved over time with X-Men Legacy from Mike Carey and Philippe Briones. We also discuss what makes Juggernaut such a great character, whether we like him as a villain or an anti-hero and what we'd like to see from a future film version. We were thrilled to be joined by special guest James Enstall from Geek To Me Radio for this trip. Follow James & Geek To Me Radio via their website . Reading List: X-Men #12 (1965 Marvel Comics) What If #13 (1990 Marvel Comics) X-Men Legacy #219 (2009 Marvel Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 20, 2023
What if Superman’s rocket from Krypton landed in Gotham and he became Bruce Wayne aka Batman? With SPECIAL GUEST Lance from Comic Book Keepers (from DC Comics' Elseworlds: Superman - Speeding Bullets)
A rocket with the last son of Krypton lands on Earth and the child inside becomes...Batman? Join us and extra special guest and super-fan Lance from Comic Book Keepers as we cover Superman: Speeding Bullets. Kal-El is adopted by Thomas and Martha Wayne and becomes Bruce Wayne but after a fateful trip down a dark alley, a vengeful "Bruce" becomes Batman, falls in love with Lois and battles a Lex Luthor / Joker amalgam! Ep. 89 What if Superman’s rocket from Krypton landed in Gotham and he became Bruce Wayne aka Batman? Earth of an unknown designation (DC Comics) as seen in Superman: Speeding Bullets #1 We return to the world of DC Comic's Elseworld's by covering the first ever Superman centered Elseworlds, Superman: Speeding Bullets by J.M. DeMatteis and Eduardo Barreto. In this alternate reality, Kal-El's rocket lands in Gotham and he becomes Bruce Wayne. After a tragic meeting with Joe Chill, Bruce emerges as Batman but with the powers of Superman. Our hero tangles with a Lex Luthor / Joker hybrid, falls in love with Lois and rediscovers his humanity. We also go back to 1964 to cover World's Finest that seems Superman and Batman battle Composite Superman in an extra silly issue that includes diamond thrones, giant statues and Batman wrapped in Superman's cape. Finally, we go back to the 1990s with Superman: The Animated Series that sees Clark disguising himself as Batman in Bruce's absence and partnering with Robin. We also ponder the possibilities of what Superman and Batman crossovers we could see on the big screen. We were thrilled to be joined by special guest and super fan, Lance from the Comic Book Keepers podcast for this trip to Gotham City and beyond. Follow Lance & Comic Book Keepers on Twitter , Instagram , and subscribe to their Podcast . Reading List: World's Finest #142 (1964 DC Comics) Superman: Speeding Bullets #1 (1993 DC Comics) Superman the Animated Series: Knight Time (1998 television show) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 13, 2023
What if Shazam caused a nuclear holocaust destroying all of Earth & was the last living being (but actually a star of an anti-war PSA)? (From Fawcett's Captain Marvel Adventures #66)
Bang! Or should we say, Shazam! In this pseudo-alternate earth, Fawcett's Captain Marvel (aka Shazam) accidentally destroys the world by furthering a nuclear war, oops! On this episode, we discuss the history of Fawcett Publications and Captain Marvel, from creation to lawsuits to the long road of being part of the DC Comics family. Ep. 88 What if Shazam (aka Captain Marvel) caused a nuclear holocaust destroying all of Earth & was the last living being, but actually THE star of an anti-war PSA? Earth-S (DC Comics) and a televised alternate earth, as seen in Captain Marvel Adventures #66 We walk through the history of Fawcett Comics and their most famous creation, Captain Marvel aka Billy Batson aka Shazam! We discuss Bill Parker and CC Beck's creation (including Beck's amazing artwork) starting with his origin in 1940 and walk through how at one time, Captain Marvel was the most popular comic in the world, the publisher's legal battles with DC over The Captain's similarities with Superman, the character's changing name, how he became part of the DC universe and what lies ahead for Billy, including a new (old?) name change. We also read Captain Marvel's 1973 introduction into DC continuity and of course, that one time where Captain Marvel / Shazam kind of ended the world in a nuclear blaze (or does he?). Reading List: Whiz Comics #2 (Fawcett Comics 1940) Captain Marvel Adventures #66 (Fawcett Comics 1946) Shazam: The Original Captain Marvel #1 (DC Comics 1973) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 06, 2023
What if there was a Land of Canceled Comics / Heroes? (From Marvel's Ka-Zar #34, plus Silver Sable, Deadpool, DC Comics, & more!)
When the 1980s run of Marvel's Ka-Zar is canceled, our hero finds himself the king of the Land of Canceled Heroes! This multiverse is home to heroes who have had their comics canceled and believe it or not, we return to this earth again in issues of Silver Sable and the Wild Pack AND Deadpool. We discuss these visits, other meta comics, Mike Carlin's wedding proposal and more. Ep. 87 What if there was a Land of Canceled Comics / Heroes? Earth of a temporary designation 709 (Marvel Comics), as seen in Ka-Zar #34 After previously covering Ka-Zar, Shanna and Zabu on episode 42 in an excellent What If, we return to the Savage Land to review the final issue in Ka-Zar's 1984 run involving aliens, adrenaline and a space zoo. But is this issue actual code for something bigger? As the issue closes, we seen in an epilogue that Ka-Zar is a comic book character and his cancelation brings him to the magical land of Canceled Comics! There he reigns over other (then) canceled titles/characters such as Nova, Spider-Woman, Man-Thing, Brother Voodoo, Howard the Duck, Deathlock and more. We actually return to this earth two more times, first in Silver Sable and the Wild Pack in 1995 where Silver Sable meets Luke Cage and a bevy of female heroes like She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel and again in 1999 with Deadpool when he ends up in a card game with Iron Fist, Moon Knight, DC Heroes and tons of Christopher Priest in jokes. All this plus a Marvel bullpen photo comic collage that doubles as a wedding proposal! Listen to our previous episodes discussing some other meta comics moments on our website . (We suggest Episodes 33, 45, 46, 51, and 72.) Reading List: Ka-Zar the Savage #34 (1984 Marvel Comics) Silver Sable and the Wild Pack #35 (1995 Marvel Comics) Deadpool #34 (1999 Marvel Comics) Plus Animal Man #25, Grimjack #27, and more! Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 27, 2023
CREATOR INTERVIEW: Luciano Vecchio (artist / writer / creator on Marvel Pride, DC Pride, X-Men, Iceman, Young Justice, Sereno, & much more!)
We were thrilled to talk to the multitalented Luciano Vecchio about transitioning from fan to creator, how constraints can fuel creativity, on being both a writer and an artist, his passion for championing queer and Latinx creators and his work for Marvel, DC plus his creator owned work Sereno. Ep. 86 CREATOR INTERVIEW: Luciano Vecchio (artist, writer, creator) Highlights of Luciano's works include art for DC Comics' Multiversity: Teen Justice, Young Justice, Beware The Batman, and DC Pride; Marvel Comics' Iceman (also writer), X-Men / Avengers Judgment Day, Ironheart, Champions, Wiccan & Hulkling, and Marvel Pride; and for CEX Publishing's Sereno. Order Sereno from CEX Publishing here . View Luciano's art here and his Twitter or follow Luciano on the internet everywhere here . Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 20, 2023
What if the Milestone comic universe collided with the DC universe? (from 1994's Milestone/DC Intercompany Crossover Worlds Collide)
Join us for quite the MILESTONE episode! In a birthday tribute to the late comic ICON Dwayne McDuffie, we are taking our first exploration of Milestone Comics and their mega event with DC Comics, Worlds Collide. We are joined by Milestone mega fan Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam for the origins of Hardware, Blood Syndicate, Icon & Rocket and Static and the time they teamed up with Superman, Superboy, and Steel. Plus we share EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes insights from Worlds Collide and DC editor and past guest Frank Pittarese on the making of this event. Ep. 85 What if the Milestone comic universe collided with the DC universe? Earth of an unknown designation (DC & Milestone Comics), as seen in Worlds Collide 1994 In honor of what would have been legendary creator Dwayne McDuffie's 61st birthday, we are taking our first exploration of the groundbreaking Milestone Comics. We start with some backstory behind this revolutionary brand before diving into the debut issues for Milestone's first heroes (or anti-heroes): the tough as nails techie Hardware, the alien Icon and his partner Rocket, the wise cracking teenage Static and the fascinating, ultra violent and very queer Blood Syndicate. We then discuss the ultra mega 14 issue event, 1994's Worlds Collide, that saw our Milestone heroes and their home of Dakota colliding (literally) with Metropolis and Superman, Superboy and Steel, all thanks to a disturbed postal worker. We wrap up by talking about the recent evolution of Milestone and why we want to see these characters on screen. All this plus insights from our special guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam on Twitter and special behind the scenes facts from DC and Worlds Collide editor (and past guest) Frank Pittarese. Listen to our original interview with editor Frank Pittarese from Ep 17 . Reading List: Hardware #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Blood Syndicate #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Icon #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Static #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Worlds Collide event crossover: Superman Man of Steel 34-36 (1994 DC Comics) Superboy 6-7 (1994 DC Comics) Steel 5-7 (1994 DC Comics) Hardware 17-18 (1994 Milestone Media Comics) Icon 15-16 (1994 Milestone Media Comics) Static 13-14 (1994 Milestone Media Comics) Worlds Collide 1 (1994 DC & Milestone Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons
Mon, February 13, 2023
What if the Runaways became the Young Avengers? (From Marvel What If various one-shots 2008) + more MCU Kang predictions!
We are continuing our exploration of Kang the Conqueror via his teen incarnation Iron Lad by discussing two youthful superhero teams: The Young Avengers and The Runaways and that time they merged (sort of). We explore the origins of each team, discuss The Runaways TV show, and why we might see the Young Avengers in the MCU sooner than you think. Ep. 84 What if the Runaways became the Young Avengers? Earth-2912 (Marvel Comics), as seen in What If One-Shots 2008 It's that time again! In the lead up to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Jonathan Majors portrayal, we are continuing our exploration of Kang the Conqueror in comic books. This time, we are exploring Kang's armor clad teen version Iron Lad, leader of The Young Avengers as he battles his older counterpart. But the Young Avengers are not the only youthful superhero team in this episode! We also explore the origins of The Runaways plus the What If storyline where the two teams merged (kind of). We discuss The Runaways television show (and whether we will see them in the MCU) and share our predictions around the onscreen introduction of the Young Avengers. So join Nathaniel Richards, Alex Wilder, Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, Chase Stein, Gert Yorkes, Molly Hernandez, Old Lace, Eli Bradley aka Patriot, Teddy Altman aka Hulkling, Billy Kaplan aka Wiccan, Kate Bishop aka Hawkeye, Cassie Lang aka Stature and so many more on this episode. Reading List: Runaways #1-6 (2003 Marvel Comics) Runaways #1-6 (2005 Marvel Comics) Young Avengers #1-6 (2005 Marvel Comics) What If The Runaways Became The Young Avengers back-up from (2008 Marvel Comics): What If House of M #1, What If Fallen Son #1, What If Newer Fantastic Four #1, What If Spider Man Back In Black #1, What If Secret Wars #1 Runaways (2017 Marvel Hulu TV Series) Plus a whole bunch of MCU including Hawkeye, Falcom & Winter Soldier, WandaVision, and Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 06, 2023
What if Kang the Conqueror tried to kill himself over and over again? (From Avengers #267-269 + looking ahead to Ant-Man & Wasp: Quantumania)
In this timely & time-filled episode, we explore the complicated history of Kang the Conqueror, from his first appearance in 1964 to the Council of Kangs' war on each other (and the Avengers) in the 1980s to his recent and upcoming depiction by Jonathan Majors in the MCU. Ep. 83 What if Kang the Conqueror tried to kill himself over and over again? Earth-267 & 616 (Marvel Comics), as seen in Avengers #267-269 It's the man of the hour! (Hour, time, get it?) In preparation for his appearance in the MCU's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, we are exploring the complicated history of Kang the Conqueror (and Rama-Tut, Scarlet Centurion, Immortus, etc). We start with Kang's first appearance back in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Avengers #8 before visiting (for the first time) Mark Gruenwald's zine Omniverse. We time travel to 1986 for our first "multiverse" that's really the 616 (with a brief stop in Earth 267) as we are introduced to a Council of Kangs bent on destroying each other (and the Avengers). We wrap up by discussing Jonathan Major's performance on the Loki television show and what lies ahead for the character in the MCU. We also chat Kang vs. Doctor Doom, the brief time Storm and Colossus were on the Avengers (kind of), and more. Reading List: Avengers #8 (1964 Marvel Comics) Omniverse: The Journal of Fiction Reality #2 (1979 Alternity Publishing) Avengers #267-269 (1986 Marvel Comics) Loki (TV shows 2021 MCU / Disney Plus) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 30, 2023
What if the Doom Patrol was re-created in name only, on a tangent? (From DC Comics Tangent Comics: Doom Patrol)
Ep. 82 What if the Doom Patrol was re-created in name only, on a tangent? Earth-9 (DC Comics), as seen in Tangent Comics: Doom Patrol #1 Reading List: My Greatest Adventure #80 (1963 DC Comics) Tangent Comics: Doom Patrol #1 (1997 DC Comics) Doom Patrol (TV series 2019) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 23, 2023
What if Buffy was the last vampire slayer in 30 years aka Old Woman Buffy? (from Boom Studios' The Last Vampire Slayer)
Ep. 81 What if Buffy was the last vampire slayer in 30 years aka Old Woman Buffy? Earth of an unknown designation (Boom Studios / Buffyverse), as seen in Buffy The Last Vampire Slayer Vol. 1 Reading List: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997 TV series) Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer #1-4 (2022 Boom Studios comics) Multiversal Buffies Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 16, 2023
What if The Punisher's family hadn't been killed? (from Marvel Comics What If #10)
Ep. 80 What if The Punisher's family hadn't been killed? Earth-90200 (Marvel Comics), as seen in What If Vol. 2 #10 Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #129 (1974 Marvel Comics) Marvel Preview #2 (1975 Marvel Comics) What If #10 (1990 Marvel Comics) Punisher #1 (2022 Marvel Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 09, 2023
What if Stan Lee created Wonder Woman for DC Comics? (from Just Imagine Stan Lee's Wonder Woman #1 & celebrating Stan's centennial 100th birthday)
Ep. 79 What if Stan Lee created Wonder Woman for DC Comics? Earth-6 (DC Comics), as seen in DC Comics Just Imagine... Wonder Woman #1 Reading List: All-Star Comics #8 (1942 DC Comics) Just Imagine Stan Lee's Wonder Woman #1 (2002 DC Comics) Tales From Earth-6: A Celebration of Stan Lee #1 (2023 DC Comics) Plus: Future State Wonder Woman (2020) & Wonder Girl (2021) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 02, 2023
What if Stan Lee created Batman for DC Comics? (from Just Imagine Stan Lee's Batman #1 & celebrating Stan's centennial 100th birthday)
Ep. 78 What if Stan Lee created Batman for DC Comics? Earth-6 (DC Comics), as seen in DC Comics Just Imagine... Batman #1 Reading List: Detective Comics #33 (1939 DC Comics) Just Imagine Stan Lee's Batman #1 (2001 DC Comics) Tales From Earth-6: A Celebration of Stan Lee #1 (2023 DC Comics) Plus: Future State The Next Batman (2020) & I Am Batman (2021) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 26, 2022
SPECIAL: Countdown Our Top 10 Episodes Of 2022 & Our Gift To You... the premiere episode of Omniversity (our patron-exclusive spin-off podcast)
Ep. 77 SPECIAL: Countdown Our Top 10 Episodes Of 2022 & Our Gift To You... the premiere episode of Omniversity (our patron-exclusive spin-off podcast) We wrap up the year with a countdown of our top 10 most listened to episodes of 2022 including episodes on Namor, Hulk, The Fantastic Four and interviews with creators. We also share the premiere episode of "Omniversity", our Patreon only spin-off series. On this first episode of Omniversity, we discuss Promethea by Alan Moore and JH Williams III as part of our first series. Follow us on Ko-Fi & learn more about Omniversity and become a patron here . Learn more about Dear Watchers: https://linktr.ee/dearwatchers Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 19, 2022
SPECIAL EPISODE: 2022 Year In (Re) Review & 2023 Look Ahead a.k.a. The Past, Present, & Future with special guests ElliotComicArt & Nancy
Ep. 76 What if we applied the "Christmas Carol Multiversal Saga" formula to a 2022 year-in-review episode? Visit the Past, Present, and Future of our fandoms on our double date with ElliotComicArt and NancyIDon'tLikeComicArt! Featuring special guests ElliotComicArt & Nancy for a double date where we look back at 2022 and look ahead to 2023 with the ghosts of the past, present, and future. Incorporating all media formats, we go into: what we re-read; what we re-watched; music and podcasts we listen to; and our fandom predictions for 2023 ranked from most likely to most improbable! Find out who had the MOST likely, but improbable pick! Some past, present and future topics we ponder include the X-Men in the MCU, The Squadron Supreme in comics and on screen, queer characters in Marvel (and horror), what's next for Superman on screen, the return of Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street, the rewatchability of Bridgerton, the joys of the tv show Taskmaster, where Kate Bishop will show up, the future of Henry Cavill, and much more. Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 12, 2022
What if the DC Comics female heroes were all fighting in World War II as a team called the Bombshells? From DC Comics Bombshells with Special Guest Author & Historian Tim Hanley (Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes)
Ep. 75 What if the DC female heroes were all fighting in World War II as a team called the Bombshells? Special Guest Author Tim Hanley (Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes) Bombshells Earth (DC Comics) As seen in DC Comics Bombshells Vol 1 Featuring special guest Tim Hanley (Author of Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes, The Many Lives of Catwoman, Investigating Lois Lane, Wonder Woman Unbound and more!) Follow Tim on Twitter @TimHanley01 or at https://thanley.wordpress.com/ Order Tim's book "Not All Supermen" here . Reading List: Wonder Woman Volume 1 #291-293 (1982 DC Comics) Bombshells Vol 1 #1-6 (printed) or #1-18 (digital) (2015 DC Comics) Listen to a past episode with Tim Hanley: INTERVIEW: Conversation with Tim Hanley (comic book scholar, author of Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes, & much more) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 05, 2022
CREATOR INTERVIEW: DC Comics, Film, & TV Writer Meghan Fitzmartin (Tim Drake: Robin, Dark Crisis: Young Justice, Zatanna, Midnighter & Apollo, Justice Society, Supernatural, & more)
We are excited to be joined for this special creator interview by Meghan Fitzmartin! As a comic creator, Meghan's work includes writing the current run of Tim Drake: Robin. Meghan's additional work spans film, television and podcasts including writing the recent DC animated film Justice Society World War II and a stint on the beloved television show Supernatural. On this episode, Meghan shares the formative stories that made her want to become a creator, how she broke into comics, secrets for writing for different mediums, the moving impact of inclusion in comics and goes deeper into the process of having Tim Drake come out as LGBTQ+/queer. Meghan's additional writing credits include Batman: Urban Legends, Robin Eternal, Young Justice, Detective Comics, Supernatural Academy (currently streaming on Peacock), Monkey Kid: Shadow Play, and the scripted podcasts Red Rhino, Passenger List, The AM Archives, The Bright Sessions and The College Tapes. Follow Meghan Fitzmartin on Twitter and Instagram or at https://www.meghanfitzmartin.com/ Purchase her comics wherever comics are sold! Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 28, 2022
What If Kevin Conroy, the best Batman there is, was amalgamated with Wolverine in an Animated Series? (From Dark Claw Adventures #1 & featuring a tribute to Kevin Conroy) Special Guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam
Ep. 73 What If Kevin Conroy, the best Batman there is, was amalgamated with Wolverine in an Animated Series? Featuring Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam Earth 9602 (Amalgam Comics) As seen in Dark Claw Adventures #1 Featuring special guest Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam Follow Ethan on Twitter @MakeMineAmalgam or on Instagram at Make_Mine_Amalgam Reading List: Batman: The Animated Series - Episode: Off Balance (1992 Warner Bros. Animation) Batman Adventures #29 (1995 DC Comics) Dark Claw Adventures #1 (1997 DC Comics) DC Pride 2022 #1 (2022 DC Comics) Listen to past episodes with Ethan and/or on Amalgam: 19: What If Dr. Doom Had Become A Hero 25: What If The Fantastic Four Had Different Superpowers 32: What If Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos Had Fought World War II in Outer Space? 36: What If Spider-Man and Superboy became amalgamated 44: What if Charles Xavier became Doctor Strange with the helmet/power of Doctor Fate? 55: What if Ghost Rider, the Flash (both Jay Garrick and Barry Allen), Johnny Blaze, and Etrigan the Demon amalgamated into one character? 63: What if starring Hulk “the man, the monster” aka What If Bruce Banner was the monster and Hulk was a peaceful being made of star energy? Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com </p
Mon, November 21, 2022
EXTRA SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Marvel Writer / Editor Mark Gruenwald Tribute + Catherine Schuller Gruenwald on his legacy (plus the Marvel Bullpen, how to be an editor, comics continuity rules, and more) - ABRIDGED VERSION
Ep. 72 EXTRA SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Marvel Writer / Editor Mark Gruenwald Tribute + Catherine Schuller Gruenwald on his legacy (plus the Marvel Bullpen, how to be an editor, comics continuity rules, and more) This is the ABRIDGED version... To get the FULL, UNABRIDGED conversation plus an overview of Mark's work (with 45 additional minutes), become a patron now! This is the episode we have been waiting for! For this episode of Dear Watchers, an omniverse comic book podcast, we are joined by Catherine Schuller Gruenwald, the late wife and legacy advocate of legendary Marvel Comics writer and editor Mark Gruenwald who coined the term “omniverse”. Follow Catherine Schuller Gruenwald’s work on Instagram , Facebook or at cosplayrunway.com . Cat shares Mark’s journey from fan to creator to Editor-In-Chief, how his approach to comics was “Monty Python meets Joseph Campbell”, the ways that Mark anticipated Marvel’s transition to film and how Mark’s Bronze Age Marvel Comics bullpen was the zaniest, silliest place you can imagine. Cat also discusses her own work bringing cosplay to the runway and how she is keeping Mark’s memory alive through her new creepy, cool, collectible and controversial “ashograph” series. Listen to an edited interview with Cat wherever you get your podcasts. For the full, unedited interview with Cat plus an overview of Mark’s seminal works (45 minutes of bonus material!), become a subscriber for as little as $3 at DearWatchers.com and on our OMNIVERSITY bonus podcast feed. Mark Gruenwald was a comic book writer, editor, manager, teacher, academic, researcher, sometime penciller, comedian, creator, and all around legendary human being with us until his death in 1996. Marvel series that Mark edited included The Avengers, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, The Mighty Thor, Spider-Woman and seminal issues of What If. He was the co-creator of both The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and Marvel’s first limited series, Contest of Champions. Mark is also known for his lengthy tenure writing Captain America (introducing such characters as US Agent and Crossbones) and his seminal 12-issue run on Squadron Supreme. Catherine Schuller Gruenwald is a producer, fashion designer, artist, teacher, comedian, and former plus-size model, dedicated to fostering greater diversity and inclusion on the runway and in fashion as the founder of COSMODA: The Cosplay Runway, an event showcasing a signature brand of “Cosplay Couture” at events such
Mon, November 14, 2022
What If Prince Namor (the Sub-Mariner aka K'uk'ulkan) of Atlantis (aka Talokan) grew up on land? Featuring special guest Badr Milligan of The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show
Ep. 71 What If Prince Namor (the Sub-Mariner aka K'uk'ulkan) of Atlantis (aka Talokan) grew up on land? Earth-717 (Marvel Comics) As seen in What If? Sub-Mariner #1 Featuring special guest Badr Milligan of The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show . Listen to The Short Box wherever you podcast. Find Badr & his show at these links ! Reading list: Marvel Comics #1 (1939 Timely Comics) What If? Sub-Mariner #1 (2006 Marvel Comics) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022 Marvel Studios film) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 07, 2022
What if Black Panther was murdered by Killmonger who was ordered by Storm? (From X-Men Forever #15)
Ep. 70 What if Black Panther was murdered by Killmonger who was ordered by Storm? Earth-161 (Marvel Comics) As seen in X-Men Forever #15 Reading list: Fantastic Four #52 & 53 (1966 Marvel Comics) Marvel Team-Up #100 (1980 Marvel Comics) Black Panther #18 (2006 Marvel Comics) X-Men Forever #15 (2010 Marvel Comics) Black Panther #6 (2022 Marvel Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 31, 2022
SPECIAL: What if we played a horror comic book inspired game of Would You Rather? (with Special Guest Alicia from Earthworld Comics)
Ep. 69 SPECIAL: What if we played a horror comic book inspired game of Would You Rather? With Special Guest Alicia from Earthworld Comics Join us and explore what you would do in a number of horrifying impossible dilemmas, inspired by comics like Nice House on the Lake, Ice Cream Man, Bunny Mask, Maniac of New York, Ghost Rider, Werewolf By Night, X-Men, Elvira in Horrorland plus movies like John Carpenter's The Thing, Alien, Psycho, The Shining and much, much more! Follow Earthworld Comics on Twitter and Instagram Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can also join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 24, 2022
INTERVIEW: Chris LaMartina (writer/director/producer of films including WNUF Halloween Special & Out There Halloween Mega Tape)
Ep. 68 Interview: Conversation with Chris LaMartina On this special Halloween season episode of Dear Watchers, we have a CREATOR INTERVIEW! Join in on our conversation with filmmaker Chris LaMartina, writer/director/producer of films including WNUF Halloween Special & Out There Halloween Mega Tape, a horror creator with a knack for world-building through immersive experiences in his unique films. Recently, LaMartina was awarded the Best Writing - Feature award for Out There Halloween Mega Tape at the Nightmares Film Festival. LaMartina is also the director of Call Girl of Cthulhu, President's Day, Witch's Brew, and What Happens Next Will Scare You. He is also in the surf punk band Beach Creeper and the co-creator of the horror anthology comic Burial Plots. Follow Chris LaMartina on Twitter and Instagram Visit Chris' BigCartel shop website where you can order his movies & more Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com (where you can also join as a supporter & get access to our spin-off podcast Omniversity) Twitter @DearWatchers Instagram @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 17, 2022
What if Superman ended up in Eternia with He-Man & the Masters of the Universe? (From DC Comics Presents #47)
Ep. 67 What if Superman ended up in Eternia with He-Man & the Masters of the Universe? Earth of an unknown origin (DC Comics) As seen in DC Comics Presents #47 Reading list: He-Man and the Power Sword (1982 Mattel Mini-comic) DC Comics Presents #47 (1982 DC Comics) Masters of the Universe preview (1982 DC Comics) Diamond Ray of Disappearance (1983 TV show from Filmation) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 10, 2022
What if Marvel relaunched Werewolf By Night as Werewolf By Day? With SPECIAL GUESTS Jesús & Jake of Spec Tales podcast
Ep. 66 What if Marvel relaunched Werewolf By Night as Werewolf By Day? Featuring SPECIAL GUESTS Jesús & Jake from Spec Tales podcast Earth-200520 (Marvel Comics) As seen in Wha...Huh #1 Reading list: Marvel Spotlight #2 (1972 Marvel Comics) Wha...Huh #1 (2005 Marvel Comics) Werewolf By Night (2022 Marvel MCU Disney Plus special) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Bonus · Sun, October 09, 2022
BONUS: New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2022 Post-Con Report
Join us for a special post-con wrap-up report from New York Comic Con 2022! Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Bonus · Sat, October 08, 2022
BONUS: New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2022 Halftime Report
Join us for a special halftime report from New York Comic Con 2022! Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 03, 2022
INTERVIEW: Marsheila Rockwell (author of Marvel Untold Story: Sisters of Sorcery - a Clea novel, 7 SYKOS, Dungeons & Dragons tie-in novels & much more)
Ep. 65 Interview: Conversation with Marsheila Rockwell On this special episode of Dear Watchers, we have an AUTHOR INTERVIEW! Join in on our conversation with Marsheila Rockwell, author of the Marvel Untold Story: Sisters of Sorcery (a Clea novel starring Clea Strange, Agatha Harkness, Patsy Walker aka Hellcat, Talisman of Alpha Flight, & many others), 7 SYKOS, Dungeons & Dragons tie-in novels (Skein of Shadows, The Shard Axe, Legacy of Wolves), a Mafia III video game tie-in novel, Xena: Warrior Princess tie-in novels, an Evil Dead 2 comic book, and much more short fiction, prose, and poetry! Follow Marsheila Rockwell on Twitter Visit Marcy's website Order "Sisters of Sorcery (A Marvel Untold Story)" wherever you buy books or from the publisher Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Trailer · Sat, October 01, 2022
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: Become a patron, hear our trailers, & a brand-new series!
Major announcements! A new series! Join to become a patron! Click "Join" at DearWatchers.com or visit Ko-Fi.com/DearWatchers ! ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 26, 2022
What if The Riddler had one bad day inspired by Joker’s Killing Joke? From DC Comics Batman: One Bad Day - The Riddler
Ep. 64 What if The Riddler had one bad day inspired by Joker’s Killing Joke? Earth of an unknown designation (DC Comics) Batman: One Bad Day - The Riddler #1 Reading list: Detective Comics #140 (1948 DC Comics) Detective Comics Annual #8 (1995 DC Comics) Batman: One Bad Day - The Riddler #1 (2022 DC Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 19, 2022
What if starring Hulk “the man, the monster” aka What If Bruce Banner was the monster and Hulk was a peaceful being made of star energy? With SPECIAL GUEST Ethan (MakeMineAmalgam)
Ep. 63 What if starring Hulk “the man, the monster” aka What If Bruce Banner was the monster and Hulk was a peaceful being made of star energy? Earth-9691 (Marvel Comics) With special guest Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam Reading list: Incredible Hulk #1 (1962 Marvel Comics) What If #91 (1996 Marvel Comics) Incredible Hulk #460 (1998 Marvel Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 12, 2022
Whatever happened to the man of tomorrow (aka What If Alan Moore wrote the final Superman story)? Special Guest ElliotComicArt
Ep. 62 Whatever happened to the man of tomorrow (aka What If Alan Moore wrote the final Superman story)? Earth-unknown (DC Comics) With special guest Elliot of ElliotComicArt Reading list: Superman #423 (1986 DC Comics) Action Comics #583 (1986 DC Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 05, 2022
What if the Fantastic Four had made it to the moon (and other retold origins, including Full Circle by Alex Ross)?
Ep. 61 What if the Fantastic Four had made it to the moon (and other retold origins)? Wha-Huh #1 Earth 200513 (Marvel) Reading list: Fantastic Four #126 (1972 Marvel Comics) Wha-Huh #1 (2005 Marvel Comics) Fantastic Four: Full Circle by Alex Ross (2022 Marvel Comics & Abrams Books) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 29, 2022
INTERVIEW: Conversation with Tim Hanley (comic book scholar, author of Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes, & much more)
Ep. 60 Interview: Conversation with Tim Hanley On this special episode of Dear Watchers, we have a COMIC SCHOLAR & AUTHOR INTERVIEW! Join in on our conversation with Tim Hanley, author of books on Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Betty & Veronica, and Lois Lane, as well as "Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes" to discuss the multiverse as opportunity for better stories, wanting the best for characters, diversity in storytelling, Marvel vs DC, how reboots treat women, using historic data to understand comics, gender, and sexism, and much, much more! Follow Tim Hanley on Twitter Visit Tim Hanley's website Order "Not All Supermen" wherever you buy books or from the publisher Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 22, 2022
What if She-Hulk from Earth-721 took a holiday in the Marvel universe (Earth-616) and had sex with Juggernaut?
Ep. 59 What if She-Hulk from Earth-721 took a holiday in the Marvel universe (Earth-616) and had sex with Juggernaut? She-Hulk Vol 2. #21 Earths 616 & 721 (Marvel) Reading list: Sensational She-Hulk #1 (1989 Marvel Comics) Uncanny X-Men #435-436 (2004 Marvel Comics) She-Hulk #21 (2007 Marvel Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 15, 2022
COMICS PRO INTERVIEW: Conversation with Joey Vazquez (Back Issue & High-End Acquisition Buyer) of Midtown Comics
Ep. 58 Comic Pro Interview: Conversaiton with Joey Vazquez Special Guest Joey Vazquez (Back Issue & High-End Acquisition Buyer) of Midtown Comics (the largest comics retailer in the US) Join in on our conversation with Joey to discuss comics as community, the safe space that is local comic book shops, retail & collector trends, favorite alternate universes, diversity in comics, and much, much more! Follow Joey on Twitter Visit MidtownComics .com for all your new issue & back issue needs, and be sure to follow them on Twitter Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 08, 2022
What If (Spider-Man's) Aunt May Had Been Bitten By A Radioactive Spider? With Special Guests Multiverse of Badness podcast (from What If Vol. 1 #23)
Ep. 57 What If (Spider-Man's) Aunt May Had Been Bitten By A Radioactive Spider? Special Guests Mike & Zach from Multiverse of Badness podcast What If Vol. 1 #23 Earth 3123 (Marvel) Reading list: Strange Tales #97 (1962 Marvel Comics) What If #23 (1980 Marvel Comics) Spider-Verse #2 (2020 Marvel Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 01, 2022
What if the X-Men Animated Series universe was in a comic book universe, kind of / sort of? (From Marvel Comics: Secret Wars - X-Men '92)
Ep. 56 What if the X-Men Animated Series universe was in a comic book universe, kind of / sort of? X-Men '92 Volume 1 Earth 15513 (kind of 92131) Reading list: X-Men the Animated Series (Episodes 1 & 76 from 1992 & 1997) New X-Men #114, 121 (Marvel from 2001 & 2002) X-Men '92 #1-8 (Marvel from 2015) X-Men '97 News & Announcements from San Diego Comic Con 2022 Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 25, 2022
What if Ghost Rider, the Flash (both Jay Garrick and Barry Allen), Johnny Blaze, and Etrigan the Demon amalgamated into one character? With Special Guest Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam (from Speed Demon #1, Amalgam Comics)
Ep. 55 What if Ghost Rider, the Flash (both Jay Garrick and Barry Allen), Johnny Blaze, and Etrigan the Demon amalgamated into one character? Special Guest Ethan from @MakeMineAmalgam Speed Demon #1 Earth 9602 (Amalgam Comics from Marvel & DC) Reading list: Showcase #4 (DC Comics 1956) Marvel Spotlight #5 (Marvel Comics 1972) The Demon #1 (DC Comics 1972) Speed Demon #1 (Amalgam Comics 1996) Quasar #17 & #58 (Marvel Comics 1990 & 1994) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 18, 2022
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: What if we had guests, games, & giveaways? (with Brad & Lisa - Comic Book Couples Counseling, Carrie Harris, ElliotComicArt, Mike - Ten Cent Takes, Jake & Jesús - Spec Tales)
What if we had guests, games, & giveaways? Our 1 year anniversary special! Join special guests for games across the multiverse (play-along with trivia and more while listening), and instructions for how you can participate in our biggest giveaway ever! With special guests (click names for links): Brad & Lisa - Comic Book Couples Counseling Carrie Harris , ElliotComicArt , Mike - Ten Cent Takes , Jake & Jesús - Spec Tales Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 11, 2022
What if Jane Foster had found the hammer of Thor? Super-Sized With Special Guest Elliot of @ElliotComicArt (from What If #10, a Marvel comics alternate universe)
Ep. 53 What if Jane Foster had found the hammer of Thor? Special Guest Elliot from @ElliotComicArt What If #10 Earth 788 (Marvel Comics) Reading list: Thor #136 (1967) What If #10 (1978) Thor #s 1, 4, 6, 8 (2014-15) Mighty Thor #s 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 (2018) Thor: Love & Thunder (2022 film) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, July 04, 2022
What if Captain America were revived today? (from What If #44, a Marvel comics alternate universe)
Ep. 52 What if Captain America were revived today? (aka What if Captain America were not revived until today?) What If #44 Earth 8-4444 (Marvel Comics) Reading list: Avengers #4 (1964) Captain America #155-156 (1972) What If #44 (1984) Captain America #38 (2008) Captain America #602 (2010) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 27, 2022
What if Clark Kent and Lois Lane had gone to see Superman, Cartoon Hero? (from Superman #183, a DC Comics Imaginary Tale)
Ep. 51 What if Clark Kent and Lois Lane had gone to see Superman, Cartoon Hero? Superman #183 (an Imaginary Tale), originally from Superman #19 Earth of an unknown designation (DC Comics) Reading list: Action Comics #1 (1938) Superman (Fleischer Cartoon Serial, Episodes 1 & 2: Mad Scientist & The Mechanical Monsters, 1941) Superman #183 (1966) Action Comics #662 (1991) Superman #18 (2020) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 20, 2022
PRIDE Month Special: What if our favorite queer characters traveled through the multiverse? (with SO MANY GUESTS!)
Pride Month 50th Episode Mega-Crossover Special! Countdown with us as we explore: What if our favorite queer characters traveled through the multiverse? Featuring special guests: Art from Alphabet Flight podcast , author Carrie Harris , activist Christian Fuscarino , artist Miguel Morales , Mike & Jessika from Ten Cent Takes podcast , and Liam James from They're Queer podcast ! Featuring trips through the queer multiverse with our favorite fictional queer characters: Loki (Marvel), Elim Garak (Star Trek), Wiccan (Marvel), Frank 'N Furter (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Robert Black (Providence), Extrano (DC), Rictor (Marvel), Jon Kent Superman (DC), Captain Hook (Peter Pan), Tong (Marvel), Elektra Abundance (Pose), Mystique (Marvel), Septimus Pretorius (Bride of Frankenstein), Albert / Albin (Birdcage, La Cage), & Peppermint Patty (Peanuts)! ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 13, 2022
What if Robin fought aliens in the year 3000 (and was blonde)? With Special Guests Jessika & Mike from Ten Cent Takes (DC Elseworlds: Robin 3000 #1-2)
Ep. 49 What if Robin fought aliens in the year 3000 (and was blonde)? With Special Guests Jessika & Mike from the Ten Cent Takes podcast Robin 3000 #1-2 (Elseworlds) Earth of an unknown designation (DC Comics) Reading list: Robin #1 (1991) Robin 3000 #1-2 (1993) Future State: Robin Eternal #1-2 (2021) Don't watch, but related (& discussed): Tom Swift (CW TV show 2022) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, June 06, 2022
CREATOR INTERVIEW with Randall Lotowycz (The DC Book of Lists, DC Comics Superheroes & Villains Fandex, Superhero Playbook)
Author, writer, editor, publishing expert, cult films aficionado, and comic book taxonomist Randall Lotowycz (The DC Book of Lists, DC Comics Superheroes & Villains Fandex, Superhero Playbook, Convergence backmatter pages, and much more) joins the Watchers Council to dive into how to begin to catalogue the vast DC universe, why DC has such an extensive multiverse, what lessons people should learn from the superheroes they love, plus much, much, much more! Visit Randall Lotowycz's website to learn more about his work: https://www.randalljl.com Follow Randall on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandallLotowycz Read, review, & order Randall's books wherever you can! The DC Book of Lists from Running Press: https://www.runningpress.com/titles/randall-lotowycz/the-dc-book-of-lists/9780762472857/ Superhero Playbook from duo press: https://www.randalljl.com/superhero-playbook Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 30, 2022
What if Mister Sinister formed the X-Men? (From What If Vol. 2 #74)
Ep. 47 What if Mister Sinister formed the X-Men? What If Volume 2 Issue 74 Earth-956 (Marvel) Reading list: Classic X-Men #41-42 (Marvel, 1989) X-Factor #39 (Marvel, 1989) What If #74 (Marvel, 1995) Hellions #1 (Marvel, 2020) Immortal X-Men #1 (Marvel, 2022) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic ( Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 ) ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 23, 2022
CREATOR INTERVIEW (eXtra-sized!) with David Avallone (Elvira in Horrorland, Bettie Page Unbound, Twilight Zone / Shadow & more)
Writer, activist, story expert, and world-builder David Avallone (Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Shape of Elvira, Elvira in Horrorland, Bettie Page Unbound, The Twilight Zone & The Shadow, Drawing Blood with Kevin Eastman & much more including host of the podcast "Pulp Today") joins the Watchers Council to dive into how stories get embedded in us, the function meta narratives serve in our collective psyche, activism as storytelling, bad stories not ruining your childhood, and how to remix and rebuild but not be derivative, plus much, much, much more! Visit David Avallone's website to learn more about her work http://davidavallonefreelance.com/Home.html . Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davallone . Find David's podcast "Pulp Today" wherever you listen to podcasts. Read, review, & order David's books wherever you can! Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 16, 2022
What if Elvira Mistress of the Dark entered a multiverse of horror movie worlds? (From Elvira Meets Vincent Price #5 / Elvira In Horrorland #1)
Ep. 45 What if Elvira Mistress of the Dark entered a multiverse of horror movie worlds? Elvira Meets Vincent Price #5 / Elvira In Horrorland #1 Earth of an unknown designation Reading list: Elvira's House of Mystery #1 (DC Comics, 1986) Elvira Mistress of the Dark #1 (Claypool Comics, 1993) Elvira Mistress of the Dark #1 (Dynamite Comics, 2018) Elvira Meets Vincent Price #5 (Dynamite Comics, 2022) Elvira In Horrorland #1 (Dynamite Comics, 2022) Learn more about Dear Watchers: Visit DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 09, 2022
What if Charles Xavier became Doctor Strange with the helmet/power of Doctor Fate? (Amalgam Marvel + DC Universe)
Ep. 44 What if Charles Xavier became Doctor Strange with the helmet/power of Doctor Fate? Doctor Strangefate #1 Earth-9602 Reading list: More Fun Comics 67 (DC Comics 1941) Strange Tales 115 (Marvel Comics 1963) X-Men 12 (Maravel Comics 1965) Doctor Strangefate 1 (Amalgam Comics 1996) DC Vs Marvel: All Access 3-4 (Marvel & DC Comics 1997) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Bonus · Sat, May 07, 2022
BONUS: 15 things about Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness (MCU Marvel film) with Special Guest ElliotComicArt
BONUS Episode: 15 things (predictions, loves, & questions) about Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness, the 2022 Marvel MCU Studios film by Sam Raimi, featuring special guest @ElliotComicArt . About the film: In Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," the MCU unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before. Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary. Rating: PG-13 (Frightening Images|Action|Intense Sequences of Violence|Some Language) Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action Original Language: English Director: Sam Raimi Producer: Kevin Feige Writer: Michael Waldron Release Date (Theaters): May 6, 2022 Wide Runtime: 2h 6m Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, DTS, Dolby Digital Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, May 02, 2022
CREATOR INTERVIEW with Carrie Harris (Shadow Avengers, Xavier Institute: Liberty & Justice For All, Marvel Untold: Witches Unleashed & more)
Creator, writer, game designer, world-builder Carrie Harris (Shadow Avengers, Xavier Institute: Liberty & Justice For All, Marvel Untold: Witches Unleashed, Elder God Dance Squad, The Supernaturals of Las Vegas series & more) joins the Watchers Council to dive into how writing and game design are related, telling stories adjacent to an existing universe, sharing a sandbox, multiverses, diversity, and who gets to be a hero. Visit Carrie Harris' website to learn more about her work http://carrieharrisbooks.com . Follow Carrie Harris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carrharr . Check out Carrie's books in the Marvel Universe from Aconyte Press https://aconytebooks.com/?worlds=marvel . Review Carrie's books wherever you can! Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 25, 2022
What if... Starring Ka-Zar (aka What If New York Remained The Savage Land Forever)
Ep. 42 What if... Starring Ka-Zar (aka What If New York remained the Savage Land Forever)? What If Vol. 2 Issue 112 Earth-989112 Reading list: X-Men 10 (1965) Ka-Zar 8-11 (1997-1998) What If 112 (1998) Ka-Zar Lord of the Savage Land 1 (2021) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 18, 2022
CREATOR INTERVIEW with Joe Glass (The Pride, The Miracles, Young Men In Love, & more)
Creator, writer, editor, world-builder Joe Glass (The Pride, The Miracles, Glitter Vipers, Acceptable Losses, Young Men In Love) joins the Watchers Council to dive into comic book writing, the influence of X-Men, Grant Morrison, multiverses, queer stories, identity, story-telling, and what meta-narratives may mean in our omniverse. Visit Joe Glass' website to learn more about his work https://www.joeglasscomics.co.uk . Follow Joe Glass on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosephGlass & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeglass/ . Support Joe Glass' work by ordering Young Men In Love (from A Wave Blue World ), The Pride (from Dark Horse ), and all other titles directly from Joe's website store ! Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 11, 2022
What if Doctor Strange had been a disciple of Dormammu?
Ep. 40 What if Doctor Strange had been a disciple of Dormammu? What If Vol. 1 Issue 18 Earth-791218 Reading list: Strange Tales 110 (1963) Strange Tales 115 (1963) Strange Tales 126 (1964) What If 18 (1979) Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme 1 (1988) What If Episode 4 (2021 TV show) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Bonus · Sun, April 10, 2022
BONUS: Everything Everywhere All At Once (A24 Film by The Daniels)
BONUS Episode: 10 things we love & 2 questions we have about Everything Everywhere All At Once, the multiversal 2022 A24 Studio film by The Daniels. About the film: When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Rating:R (Some Violence|Sexual Material|Language) Genre:Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy Original Language:English Director: Dan Kwan , Daniel Scheinert Producer: Joe Russo , Anthony Russo , Mike Larocca , Dan Kwan , Daniel Scheinert , Jonathan Wang Writer: Dan Kwan , Daniel Scheinert Release Date (Theaters):Apr 8, 2022 Wide Runtime: 2h 12m Distributor: A24 Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, James Hong Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, April 04, 2022
What if Two-Face was the Phantom of the Opera? (Batman: Masque)
Ep. 39 What if Two-Face (Harvey Dent) was the Phantom of the Opera? Batman: Masque Earth Unknown Reading list: Phantom of the Opera (1925 film) Detective Comics 33 (1939) Detective Comics 66 (1942) Batman: Masque (1997) Gotham Central 10 (2003) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 28, 2022
What if all men in the DC Universe died except Superman & Lex Luthor? (JLA: Created Equal)
Ep. 38 What if all men in the DC Universe died except Superman & Lex Luthor? JLA: Created Equal 1-2 Earth-992 Reading list: JLA 1 (1997) JLA: Created Equal 1-2 (2000) Y: The Last Man 1 (2002) Superman / Batman 24 (2006) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 21, 2022
What If The Avengers Were Formed During The 1950s (Pre-Marvel Golden Age Atlas Heroes)
Ep. 37 What If The Avengers Were Formed During The 1950s? What If Vol 1 Issue 9 Earth-9904 (or 616) Reading list: Marvel Mystery Comics 82 (1947) Venus 1 (1948) Marvel Boy 1 (1950) Men's Adventures 26 (1954) Menace 11 (1954) Yellow Claw 1 (1956) Marvel Premiere 35 (1977) What If 9 (1978) Avengers Forever 5 (1999) Agents of Atlas 1 (2006) Agents of Atlas 1 (2019) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 14, 2022
What If Spider-Man and Superboy became amalgamated (with Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam)
Ep. 36 What If Spider-Man and Superboy became amalgamated? Spider-Boy 1 Earth-9602 Featuring special guest Ethan of @MakeMineAmalgam Reading list: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1962) Amazing Spider-Man 361 (1992) Superboy 1 (1994) Legion of Super-Heroes 82 (1996) Spider-Boy 1 (1996) Spider Boy Team-Up 1 (1997) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, March 07, 2022
What If... Starring Juggernaut (aka What If Cain Marko Killed Charles Xavier)
Ep. 35 What If Juggernaut Killed Xavier (Starring Juggernaut... The Kingdom of Cain aka Wandering) What If Volume 2 Issue 94 Earth-9796 Reading list: X-Men 12-13 (1965) Uncanny X-Men 183 (1984) What If 94 (1997) X-Men Unlimited Infinity 13, 20 (2022) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 28, 2022
What If Rogue Possessed The Power Of Thor (with Mike & Jessika of Ten Cent Takes podcast)
Ep. 34 What If Rogue Possessed The Power Of Thor What If Volume 2 Issue 66 Earth-941066 with special guests Jessika & Mike from the Ten Cent Takes podcast Reading list: Marvel Super Heroes 11 (1992) Avengers Annual 10 (1981) What If 66 (1994) X-Men Unlimited 31 (2001) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 21, 2022
What If The Fantastic Four Were The Original Marvel Bullpen (Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Flo Steinberg, Sol Brodsky)
Ep. 33 What If the Fantastic Four Were the Original Marvel Bullpen? What If Volume 1 Issue 11 Earth-1228 Reading list: The Voices of Marvel record album (1965) Fantastic Four 176 (1976) What If 11 (1978) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 14, 2022
What If Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos Had Fought World War II in Outer Space? (with Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam)
Ep. 32 What If Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos Had Fought World War II in Outer Space? What If Volume 1 Issue 14 Earth-7918 with special guest Ethan of @MakeMineAmalgam Reading list: Sgt. Fury 1 (1963) What If 14 (1979) SHIELD 1 (2011) Original Sin 5 (2014) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, February 07, 2022
What If... Starring Rogue (aka What If Mystique Had Kept Nightcrawler)
Ep. 31 What If... Starring Rogue (aka What If Mystique Had Kept Nightcrawler) What If Volume 2 Issue 98 Earth-69798 Reading list: Marvel Super Heroes #11 (1992) X-Men Unlimited #4 (1994) What If #98 (1997) X-Men #174 (2005) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 31, 2022
What If Wonder Man Had Not Died & What If The Vision Destroyed The Avengers
Ep. 30 What If Wonder Man Had Not Died & What If The Vision Destroyed The Avengers What If Volume 2 Issue 5 Earth-9916 Reading list: Avengers #9 (1964) Avengers #57 (1968) Avengers #58 (1968) What If #5 (1989) Vision #11 (2016) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 24, 2022
What If The Avengers Had Never Been
Ep. 29 What If The Avengers Had Never Been What If Volume 1 Issue 3 Earth-776 Reading list: Avengers #2-3 (1963) What If #3 (1977) Dear Watchers Episode #26 Avengers Tech-On #1 (2021) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 17, 2022
What If The Scarlet Witch Hadn't Acted Alone
Ep. 28 What If The Scarlet Witch Hadn't Acted Alone What If Avengers Disassembled Volume 1 Issue 1 Earths-22795 Reading list: Avengers #500-503 (2004) Captain America & The Falcon #6-7 (2004) What If Avengers Disassembled #1 (2010) Scarlet Witch #8 (2016) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 10, 2022
What If Gwen Stacy Survived The House of M & What If Spider-Man Intervened for the Scarlet Witch
Ep. 27 What If Gwen Stacy Survived The House of M & What If Spider-Man Intervened for the Scarlet Witch What If Spider-Man House Of M Volume 1 Issue 1 Earths-10298 & 81029 Reading list: Spider-Man House of M #1-5 (2005) What If Spider-Man House of M #1 (2010) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, January 03, 2022
What If The Scarlet Witch Ended The "House Of M" By Saying 'No More Powers'
Ep. 26 What If The Scarlet Witch Ended The "House Of M" By Saying 'No More Powers' What If House Of M Volume 1 Issue 1 Earth-9021 Reading list: House of M #1-8 (2005) What If House of M #1 (2008) WandaVision (TV series 2021) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 27, 2021
What If The Fantastic Four Had Different Superpowers (with Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam)
Ep. 25 What If The Fantastic Four Had Different Superpowers What If Volume #1 Issue #6 Earth-7712 With special guest Ethan of @MakeMineAmalgam Reading list: Fantastic Four #1 (1961) Fantastic Four #10 (1963) What If #6 (1977) Fantastic Four #27 (2000) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 20, 2021
What If Sub-Mariner Had Married The Invisible Girl (with Lisa of Comic Book Couples Counseling)
What If Namor the Sub-Mariner Married The Invisible Girl of the Fantastic Four What If Volume #1 Issue #21 Earth-772 With special guest Lisa ( @SidewalkSiren ) from Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast ( @CBCCPodcast ) Reading list: What If #1 (1977) What If #21 (1980) Fantastic Four #404 (1995) Fantastic Four #412 (1996) 4 #8 (2004) 4 #9 (2004) Fantastic Four #34 (2021) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 13, 2021
What If Namor The Sub-Mariner Had Joined The Fantastic Four
What If Namor The Sub-Mariner Had Joined The Fantastic Four What If Volume 2 Issue 27 Earth-917 Reading list: Fantastic Four #4 (1962) What If #27 (1991) Fantastic Four #385 (1994) Fantastic Four #386 (1994) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, December 06, 2021
What If The Fantastic Four Went To The Land Of Oz
What If The Fantastic Four Went To The Land Of Oz What If Volume 2 Issue 100 Earths 97102 & 97103 Reading list: The Wizard of Oz film (1939) Fantastic Four #255 (1983) What If #100 back-up story (1997) Fantastic Four #18 (2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 29, 2021
What If Magneto and Professor X Had Formed The X-Men Together (with ElliotComicArt)
What If Magneto and Professor X Had Formed The X-Men Together What If Magneto and Professor X Had Formed The X-Men Together #1 Earth-523004 With special guest Elliot of @ElliotComicArt Reading list: X-Men #1 (1963) Uncanny X-Men #161 (1982) What If Magneto and Professor X Had Formed The X-Men Together #1 (2005) House of X #1-6, Powers of X #1-6 (2019) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 22, 2021
What If Conan Were Stranded In The 20th Century (with Brad of Comic Book Couples Counseling)
What If Conan Were Stranded In The 20th Century What If Volume #1 Issue #43 Earth-84243 With special guest Brad ( @MouthDork ) from Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast ( @CBCCPodcast ) Reading list: Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970) What If #13 (1979) What If #43 (1984) Avengers No Road Home #5-6 (2019) Savage Avengers #1 (2019) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 15, 2021
What If Dr. Doom Had Become A Hero (with Ethan of MakeMineAmalgam)
What If Dr. Doom Had Become a Hero What If Volume #1 Issue #22 Earth-808 With special guest Ethan of @MakeMineAmalgam Reading list: Fantastic Four #5 (1962) Fantastic Four Annual #2 (1964) Astonishing Tales #8 (1971) What If #22 (1980) Doom 2099 #1 (1993) Infamous Iron Man #1 (2016) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 08, 2021
What If Magik Became Sorcerer Supreme (with Art of Alphabet Flight)
What If Magik Became Sorcerer Supreme What If Magik #1 Earth-18133 With special guest Art from the Alphabet Flight podcast Reading list: Uncanny X-Men #160 (1982) Uncanny X-Men #7 (2013) What If Magik #1 (2018) Doctor Strange: The End #1 (2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, November 01, 2021
Interview: Frank Pittarese (Comic Book Editor)
The Council of Watchers is joined by former Marvel & DC Comics Editor Frank Pittarese, who edited the end of Volume 2 of What If in the 1990s, amongst a lot of other multiversal and general comic greatness. Frank joins Guido and Rob to discuss: continuity, multiverses, the Superman / Superboy / Steel titles in the 1990s, Young Heroes In Love, Mutant X, Generation X and Monet St. Croix, the X-Books, horror movies to watch, and upcoming projects of Frank's. And of course we discuss What If: the comic series, the end of the ongoing, the Disney Plus series, and the never-before-seen What If Volume 2 finale follow-up issue!!! Who's Frank? Frank Pittarese has been working in comics since 1989. At DC, he was the assistant editor on New Teen Titans and L.E.G.I.O.N, associate editor on the Superman books, and developed and edited Superboy, Steel, and Young Heroes in Love. At Marvel, he edited several titles in the X-Men line, including Generation X, Excalibur, and Mutant X, as well as the final issues of What If volume 2. ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 25, 2021
What If Captain Marvel Was A Villain
Special Villains Month episode! Part 3 of 3! What If Captain Marvel Was A Villain What If #17 Earth-79102 Reading list: Marvel Super-Heroes #12 (1967) Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (1968) Captain Marvel #1 (1968) What If #17 (1979) Generations: Captain Marvel & Captan Mar-Vell #1 (2017) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 18, 2021
What If Spider-Woman Was A Villain
Special Villains Month episode! Part 2 of 3! What If Spider-Woman Was A Villain What If #17 Earth-79101 Reading list: Marvel Spotlight #32 (1977) Spider-Woman #1 (1978) What If #17 (1979) New Avengers #42 (2008) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 11, 2021
What If Ghost Rider Was A Villain
Special Villains Month episode! Part 1 of 3! What If Ghost Rider Was A Villain What If #17 Earth-7910 Reading list: Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972) Ghost Rider #1 (1973) What If #17 (1979) Ghost Rider #1 (2019) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, October 04, 2021
What If Venom Possessed Deadpool
Special Villains Month episode! What If Venom Possessed Deadpool What If Venom Possessed Deadpool 1 Earth-615.9 / 90211 Reading list: Amazing Spider-Man #300 (1988) Deadpool #1 (1997) Cable Deadpool #50 (2008) What If Venom Possessed Deadpool (2011) Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #3 (2015) Deadpool Back In Black #1 (2016) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 27, 2021
What If Iron Man Had Been Trapped In King Arthur's Time
What If Iron Man Had Been Trapped In King Arthur's Time? What If Volume 1 Issue 33 Earth-82633 Reading list: Iron Man #149 (1981) Iron Man #150 (1981) What If #33 (1982) Iron Man #209 (1986) Iron Man #250 (1989) Iron Man: Legacy Of Doom #1 (2008) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 20, 2021
What If Jessica Jones Had Joined The Avengers
What If Jessica Jones Had Joined The Avengers? What If Jessica Jones Had Joined The Avengers 1 Earth-523002 Reading list: Alias #1 (2001) Alias #22 (2003) Alias #25-26 (2003) What If Jessica Jones Had Joined The Avengers (2005) New Avengers Annual #1 (2006) New Avengers #1 (2010) New Avengers #8 (2011) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 13, 2021
What If Hulk Always Had Bruce Banner’s Brain
What If Hulk Always Had Bruce Banner’s Brain? What If Volume 1, Issue 2 Earth-774 Reading list: Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) Tales to Astonish #70 (1965) Incredible Hulk #123-124 (1970) What If #2 (1977) Incredible Hulk #272 (1982) Incredible Hulk #13 (2012) Hulk #16 (2015) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, September 06, 2021
What If Shang-Chi Had Remained Loyal To Fu Manchu (with Elliot of ElliotComicArt)
What If Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, Had Remained Loyal To Fu Manchu? What If Volume 1, Issue 16 (August 1979) Earth-79816 Reading list: Special Marvel Edition #15 (1973) Master of Kung Fu #17 (1974) Master of Kung Fu #33 (1975) What If #16 (1979) Avengers #11 (2013) Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 (2014) Marvel Voices Identity #1 (2021) Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (film 2021) Bonus: What The...? #4 (1988) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 30, 2021
What If Bullseye Had Not Killed Elektra
What If Bullseye Had Not Killed Elektra What If Volume 1, Issue 35 (October 1982) Earth-82100 Reading list: Daredevil #168 (1981) Daredevil #180 (1982) Daredevil #181 (1982) Daredevil #182 (1982) What If #35 (1982) Daredevil #190 (1983) Elektra Lives Again #1 (1990) Daredevil #325 (1994) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 23, 2021
What If Storm Remained A Thief
What If Storm Remained A Thief? What If Volume 2, Issue 40 (August 1992) Earth-92800 Reading list: Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975) X-Men #102 (1976) What If #40 (1992) Uncanny X-Men #305 (1993) X-Men Unlimited #7 (1994) Marauders #13 (2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Mon, August 16, 2021
What If Loki Found Thor's Hammer First
What If Loki Found Thor's Hammer First? What If Volume 1, Issue 47 (October 1984) Earth-841047 Reading list: Journey Into Mystery #83 (1962) Journey Into Mystery #85 (1962) Journey Into Mystery #102 (1964) Thor Annual #11 (1983) What If #47 (1984) Thor #1 (2007) Thor: First Thunder #1 (2010) Thor #1 (2020) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Bonus · Thu, August 12, 2021
Bonus Episode: "What If" (TV series) Episode 1 Reactions (w spoilers!)
Bonus episode with our very fresh, very quick initial reactions to Disney Plus / MCU "What If" episode 1: What If Captain Carter Were The First Avengers? Hear our reactions, our thoughts about implications for the MCU, and whether or not it honors the comic series. NOTE: There be spoilers in this timeline! ★ Support this podcast ★
Wed, August 11, 2021
What If Scarlet Witch and Vision Were Together in 50 years
What If Scarlet Witch & Vision were together in 50 years? What If Volume 1, Issue 38 (April 1983) Earth-83438 Reading list: Avengers #91 (1971) Avengers #108 (1972) Giant-Size Avengers #4 (1975) Avengers #162 (1977) Vision & Scarlet Witch #1 (1982) What If #38 (1983) Avengers #312 (1989) Avengers vs X-Men #0 (2012) Vision #7 (2016) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Wed, August 04, 2021
What If Dazzler Were a Herald of Galactus
What If Dazzler Were a Herald of Galactus? What If Volume 1, Issue 33 (June 1982) Earth-8207 Reading list: Fantastic Four #48-50 (1966) X-Men #130 (1980) Dazzler #9-11 (1981-2) What If #33 (1982) Dazzler #1 (2010) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Wed, July 28, 2021
What If Spider-Man Had Stopped the Burglar Who Killed His Uncle (with Elliot of ElliotComicArt)
What if Spider-Man had stopped the burglar who killed his uncle? Special Guest @ElliotComicArt What If Volume 1, Issue 19 (February 1980) Earth-80219 Reading list: Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962) Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963) Amazing Spider-Man #16 (1964) What If #19 (1980) Amazing Spider-Man #400 (1995) Amazing Spider-Man #500 (2003) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Wed, July 21, 2021
What If Captain America Were Elected President
What If Captain America Were Elected President? What If Volume 1, Issue 26 (April 1981) Earth-81426 Reading list: Captain America Comics #1 (1941) Captain America Comic #7 (1941) Avengers #4 (1961) Tales of Suspense #66 (1965) Tales of Suspense #79 (1967) Captain America #176-180 (1974) Captain America #250 (1980) What If #26 (1981) Amazing Spider-Man #537 (2007) Siege #4 (2010) Captain America: Steve Rogers #17 (2017) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
Wed, July 14, 2021
What If Spider-Man Had Joined The Fantastic Four
What If Spider-Man Had Joined The Fantastic Four? What If Volume 1, Issue 1 (February 1977) Earth-772 Reading list: Fantastic Four #1 (1961) Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963) Fantastic Four #15 (1963) What If #1 (1977) Amazing Spider-Man #657 (2011) FF #1 (2011) Email Podcast@DearWatchers.com Twitter @DearWatchers Amazing logo is original art by @ElliotComicArt Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported ★ Support this podcast ★
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