Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast

Lanterns - S01E03 - OutKast

David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's third installment, a deep dive into John Stewart Jr.'s backstory written by Vanessa Baden Kelly and directed by Stephen Williams. The conversation covers the episode's answers to early-season mysteries, the family dynamics behind John's upbringing under Bernadette and John Sr., and the trauma that shaped him and his siblings. They also work through listener feedback and lore theorizing before moving into a full scene by scene breakdown. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Lanterns - S01E02 - Trust Fall

David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's second installment. The conversation opens with fresh takes on Hal and John's evolving buddy cop dynamic, the mystery surrounding Antaan and the Manhunter-related genocide referenced in the episode, and the show's understated approach to establishing John Stewart Jr. as something more than an average human despite lacking a metagene. They also dig into the episode's DC universe Easter eggs, from Gotham and Coast City references to Mogo, before moving into a full scene by scene breakdown. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Lanterns - S01E01 - Pilot

David and Jean kick off their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the series premiere. The conversation opens spoiler free, walking through the show's premise, Jean's primer on Green Lantern Corps lore, and their first impressions of Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart Jr. before diving into a full scene by scene breakdown of the murder mystery kicking off the season. Along the way they dig into the mismatched buddy cop dynamic between the two leads, the show's efficient world building and exposition, and the mysteries the finale minutes set up for episode two. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, thelorehounds.com/contact OR record a note on your smartphone and email it to us at the same address. Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) – MCUniverse

Jean and Elysia dive into the characters, action, and moments that triggered tears in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the start of a new MCU Spider-Man trilogy that's currently setting box office records. (Comic-book comparisons, of course, included.) Stick around under after the credits for our reactions to the just-released X-Men casting and other Marvel news from D23! Marvel at D23: X-Men casting & VisionQuest / Doomsday trailers Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Supergirl (2026 DCUniverse) + Marvel & DC news!

With DCU's Supergirl (2026) now available to watch at home, Jean and Elysia dive into the controversial film. After their spoiler-free (more positive than not) fresh takes (00:32:38), they talk through the on-screen action and the lore behind it (00:53:52). But, before that, they begin by checking in on recent Marvel news (00:02:15) – from a new T’Challa and Ghost Rider to the the Wonder Man heartbreak – plus the DC trailers (00:23:06) for the swiftly approaching Western scifi Noir take on Lanterns and October's body-horror appears-to-be-a-banger Clayface. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Spider-Noir – Season 1 – MCUniverse Oneshot

Jean and Elysia talk the good, the great, and the even better of the recently released first season (of, they hope, more) of Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime. They talk about the multiversal source of this Film Noir flavor of Spider-Man, here going by the name Ben Reilly – one of the many decisions that diverge this version of the 1930's New York webslinger from his comics inspiration and appearance in the animated Spider-Verse films. After a spoiler-free overview of the show and why you should watch it, they talk through all the important characters, their relationships and motivations, how they fit into their very specific world, the singular actors who bring them to life, the Nicolas Cage as EP factor, classic Film Noir and superhero film references, and which scenes look best in black & white or color. More Spider-Verse coverage: Prep for Across the Spider-Verse Across the Spider-Verse breakdown Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) – MCUniverse Special Presentation

Jean, Luke, and Elysia check in on the good, the could-be-better, and the absolute Red-Band of the 2026 Marvel Special Presentation The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+. Their conversation is dotted with discussions of grief, target audiences, the comic-book inspiration, and the future of this character and the rest of the MCU (with important opinions about movie-theater seating thrown in for good measure). Daredevil: Born Again coverage: DD:BA S1 eps 1-2 DD:BA S1 ep 3 DD:BA S1 eps 4-7 DD:BA S1 eps 8-9 DD:BA S2 eps 1-4 DD:BA S2 eps 4-8 Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Luke's podcast ItCouldBeSaid Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Daredevil: Born Again S2-E5-8 – A really Devilish lawyer (MCUniverse)

Jean, Luke, and Elysia are back to wrap up their discussion of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 with an analysis of episodes 5 through 8, and plenty of speculation of where this story will go in season 3, not to mention the Punisher special presentation next week and everything else going on in the MCU this year or next. They're asking the important questions, from who is the least empathetic character on this show to when we will get the Buck–Pretty Woman crossover of Elysia's dreams. Plus, tips on the most essential comics to read to prepare for the next part of this tale. DD:BA S2 eps 1-4 Watch out next week for our coverage of The Punisher: One Last Kill. Last season's coverage: DD:BA S1 eps 1-2 DD:BA S1 ep 3 DD:BA S1 eps 4-7 DD:BA S1 eps 8-9 Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Luke's podcast ItCouldBeSaid Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Daredevil: Born Again S2-E1-4 – mid-season: Bullseye rising (MCUniverse)

Jean, Elysia, and Luke are back to argue the finer points on what makes one murderer worse than another, what a villain's selection of cages says about them, and which romances are likely to be DOA in this mid-season check-in discussing the first four episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 – "The Northern Star," "Shoot the Moon," "The Scales & The Sword," and "Gloves Off." Last season's coverage: DD:BA S1 eps 1-2 DD:BA S1 ep 3 DD:BA S1 eps 4-7 DD:BA S1 eps 8-9 Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: mcu@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Luke's podcast ItCouldBeSaid Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Wonder Man - Episodes 5-8 - Part 2 of 2 (MCUniverse)

David, Jean, and Elysia wrap up their coverage of Marvel's Wonder Man with the back half of the season, going episode by episode through the finale. The hosts share their spoiler-free hot takes on the full season before diving in, with Jean making the bold case that Wonder Man is the best character-driven story Marvel has told on screen — TV or film. The conversation also touches on the show's pointed social commentary and what the season means for the MCU going forward, closing out with a Pull List of comics to check out next. Episode Discussion Time Codes: Episode 5: 00:20:26 Episode 6: 00:36:37 Episode 7: 00:56:29 Episode 8: 01:21:41 Jean's Pull List: 01:40:51 Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Wonder Man - Episodes 1-4 - Part 1 of 2

David, Jean, and Elysia discuss the first four episodes of Marvel's Wonder Man, exploring the show's unique approach to superhero storytelling through the lens of Hollywood industry satire. The conversation examines how the series balances meta-commentary on franchise fatigue with genuine character development, questioning whether its self-aware critique of Marvel's own practices serves the narrative or undermines it. They also analyze the show's tonal shifts, standout performances, and whether Wonder Man successfully carves out its own identity within the increasingly crowded MCU landscape. Episode Discussion Time Codes: Ep 1 - 00:32:10 Ep 2 - 01:00:30 Ep 3 - 01:18:26 Ep 4 - 01:37:50 Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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MCU vs. DCU – Which will rule 2026 (and beyond)?

Jean and Elysia convene to assess the states of both the MCU and DCU going into 2026, pitting them head-to-head across 5 categories? What upcoming projects get them (and you) most excited, and when the votes are tallied, which franchise will they crown the current winner? Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Marvel Zombies (2025) - MCUniverse

From coolest kills to live-action wish lists to which comics to start with if you want more, Jean and Elysia take you on a tour of the zombie queendom of Marvel Zombies' Earth-89521. What If...? S1 recap Werewolf by Night Agatha All Along coverage Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Properly Howard / Cocoons of Horror) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 2 (of 2) - Full Nelson: Episode Breakdown & Season Wrap - DCUniverse

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia are back for one more round of Peacemaker analysis – breaking down the season (series?) finale plot arc by plot arc, making comic-book comparisons, and looking ahead to what they know and what they suspect will be coming next for these characters and the rest of the DCU. The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02E01 Peacemaker S02E02 Peacemaker S02E03 Peacemaker S02E04 Peacemaker S02E05 Peacemaker S02E06 Peacemaker S02E07 Peacemaker S02E08 – pt. 1 The DCEU: Peacemaker S1 recap The DCEU funeral Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 1 (of 2) - Full Nelson: The Hot Take Debate - DCUniverse

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: The Peacemaker season 2 finale is dividing the internet! ...And the Lorehounds? One of us liked it, one of us really didn't, and the other is somewhere in between. Jean, Elysia, and Aaron make our cases for why we feel the way we feel in this extended hot take of a special episode reacting to "Full Nelson." Tune in again next week for a full episode breakdown. Referenced: Screen Brief James Gunn interview The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02E01 Peacemaker S02E02 Peacemaker S02E03 Peacemaker S02E04 Peacemaker S02E05 Peacemaker S02E06 Peacemaker S02E07 The DCEU: Peacemaker S1 recap The DCEU funeral Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Peacemaker - S02E07 - Like a Keith in the Night - DCUniverse

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia strap in for the rollercoaster ride of Peacemaker season 2, episode 7: "Like a Keith in the Night" – from the controversial reveals about this world and its characters to the funniest-ever utterance of the word "four." The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02E01 Peacemaker S02E02 Peacemaker S02E03 Peacemaker S02E04 Peacemaker S02E05 Peacemaker S02E06 The DCEU: Peacemaker S1 recap The DCEU funeral Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Peacemaker - S02E06 - Ignorance Is Chris - DCUniverse

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Elysia, Aaron, and Jean are back around the mics to talk the good, the bad, and the Adrian of Peacemaker season 2, episode 6: "Ignorance is Chris" – including why that reveal worked, even if you saw it coming, and what (based on our comics and other knowledge) we think will be the end game of this season and beyond. The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02E01 Peacemaker S02E02 Peacemaker S02E03 Peacemaker S02E04 Peacemaker S02E05 The DCEU: Peacemaker S1 recap The DCEU funeral Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Peacemaker - S02E05 - Back to the Suture - DCUniverse

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Between playing a rousing round of "Who's the real villain here?" and dancing on one character's grave, Jean, Aaron, and Elysia share eagle facts, celebrate cyborgs, mourn with Vigilante – and pause to discuss the unrelated Disney situation, reacting live to big news that released during the recording. The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02E01 Peacemaker S02E02 Peacemaker S02E03 Peacemaker S02E04 The DCEU: Peacemaker S1 recap The DCEU funeral Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

Eyes of Wakanda – MCUniverse Oneshot

Jean and Elysia hop through history with the War Dogs of Wakanda, checking in on global turning-points from the real world, the cast of characters who experience them, and what it all says about the Marvel's long-hidden African nation. (An entire nation about to be sent to kick rocks.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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Peacemaker - S02E04 - Need I Say Door - DCUniverse

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover: Aaron, Jean, and Elysia explore the revelations of the QUC tech origin story, the potentially blurry boundaries of cultural appropriation, and the new wrinkles in Chris's escape plans and everyone's feelings about everything this week. The DCU so far: Creature Commandos S1 Superman (2025) Peacemaker S02E01 Peacemaker S02E02 Peacemaker S02E03 The DCEU: Peacemaker S1 recap The DCEU funeral Radioactive Ramblings (Gen V, Fallout, etc.) Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Questions, comments, thoughts to share? Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.com  Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

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