Marvel Versus Marvel

marvelversusmarvel

Rob is a Marvel Comic Book Fan of over 30 years - Will is a MCU Fan who has never read a Marvel Comic! Together they’re re-watching Marvel movies & TV shows and comparing the original comic books to the movies that become a global phenomenon!

In this podcast you’ll got lots of fun, lots of laughs, and more Marvel trivia than you’ll know what to do with!

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Jul 25, 2024 · 2 hr 55 min
MVM Re-Release: Wolverine: X-Men Origins (2009)
With the release of Marvel’s new movie Deadpool & Wolverine, we’re re-releasing our early episodes on both Deadpool & Wolverine! In this episode we’ll take you behind-the-scenes on the making of the 2009 movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine, what went wrong, how this movie ended up being so badly received, and WHY it involves a terrible version of Deadpool! Then we’ll take you behind-the-page to learn about the creation of Wolverine and his history with the X-Men! We’ll explore Logan’s healing factor, his long-life, how he got his adamantium, Gambit, Weapon X, and how Sabretooth might be the most EVIL character in the history of Marvel! This episode was originally release in March 2021 For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jul 22, 2024 · 3 hr 4 min
The Avengers (2012) Remastered - Part Two
Our Phase One Remastered project comes to a close as we head back to 2012 and re-examine The Avengers - Marvel’s first billion dollar hit! Rob and Will take you behind-the-scenes on the production of the movie to learn about how Marvel kept all the MCU characters co-ordinated, how the original version of the movie featured a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT VILLAIN, why Mark Ruffalo replaced Ed Norton as the Hulk, and how Thanos was only added at the very last minute! Plus we’ll go behind-the-page to learn about the history of the superhero team, how Marvel borrowed heavily from the Justice League, and how the creation of the Avengers was all due to a big mistake at Marvel! Then we’ll deep-dive the movie to bring you our reactions to every scene, examine why this movie was such a success and what makes it so great, and we’ll bring you stories from the Marvel Comics like who tried to catch the Hulk in a net, what happens when Iron Man tries to fight Thor, what happened when the Black Widow tried to assassinate Nick Fury, who was missing from the original Avengers line-up, plus tons more Marvel history and trivia! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jul 22, 2024 · 2 hr 4 min
The Avengers (2012) Remastered - Part One
Our Phase One Remastered project comes to a close as we head back to 2012 and re-examine The Avengers - Marvel’s first billion dollar hit! Rob and Will take you behind-the-scenes on the production of the movie to learn about how Marvel kept all the MCU characters co-ordinated, how the original version of the movie featured a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT VILLAIN, why Mark Ruffalo replaced Ed Norton as the Hulk, and how Thanos was only added at the very last minute! Plus we’ll go behind-the-page to learn about the history of the superhero team, how Marvel borrowed heavily from the Justice League, and how the creation of the Avengers was all due to a big mistake at Marvel! Then we’ll deep-dive the movie to bring you our reactions to every scene, examine why this movie was such a success and what makes it so great, and we’ll bring you stories from the Marvel Comics like who tried to catch the Hulk in a net, what happens when Iron Man tries to fight Thor, what happened when the Black Widow tried to assassinate Nick Fury, who was missing from the original Avengers line-up, plus tons more Marvel history and trivia! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jul 15, 2024 · 48 min
X-Men The Last Stand - Behind The Scenes
Rob and Will take you into the production history of one of the most troubled Marvel movies ever made! Script re-writes, delays, directors quitting, this new one has got it all! What went wrong with the worst X-Men movie ever made? For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jul 8, 2024 · 2 hr 2 min
The Punisher 1989: The Most Violent Marvel Movie Ever Made - Part Two
Before Tim Burton’s Batman 1989 was released, Marvel Comics got into the Action Movie business with Dolph Lundgren and The Punisher! Join Rob and Will as they explore the most violent Marvel Movie ever made! We’ll take you behind-the-scenes to learn about the 80’s Action Movie, and the impact made by Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dolph Lundgren! We’ll examine the production of this film, why it was BANNED from several countries, and why it never reached cinema screens in America! We’ll also take you behind-the-page to learn about the history of The Punisher and how his popularity in the 1980’s rivalled Spider-Man, Superman and Batman! Then we’ll deep-dive the movie scene by scene to bring you all the trivia and comic book history you know you need! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel For information about Jérémie Damoiseau and his book “Punisher ‘89: The Untold Story” visit https://linktr.ee/punisher_book marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jul 8, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
The Punisher 1989: The Most Violent Marvel Movie Ever Made - Part One
Before Tim Burton’s Batman 1989 was released, Marvel Comics got into the Action Movie business with Dolph Lundgren and The Punisher! Join Rob and Will as they explore the most violent Marvel Movie ever made! We’ll take you behind-the-scenes to learn about the 80’s Action Movie, and the impact made by Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dolph Lundgren! We’ll examine the production of this film, why it was BANNED from several countries, and why it never reached cinema screens in America! We’ll also take you behind-the-page to learn about the history of The Punisher and how his popularity in the 1980’s rivalled Spider-Man, Superman and Batman! Then we’ll deep-dive the movie scene by scene to bring you all the trivia and comic book history you know you need! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel For information about Jérémie Damoiseau and his book “Punisher ‘89: The Untold Story” visit https://linktr.ee/punisher_book marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jul 1, 2024 · 15 min
The History Of The Skrulls - The First Aliens In The Marvel Universe
Head into the MVM Archives as Rob and Will explore the history of the first aliens in the Marvel Universe, the Skrulls! From the suspicion and paranoia of the 1960’s, to the secret rings of Communist spies in America, MVM delves into everything that inspired the creation of these shapeshifting villains! Then we explore the incredible Secret Invasion comic book event, the huge marketing campaign that Marvel launched and the sneaky guerilla tactics they used to get EVERYONE talking about the Skrulls in 2008. For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jun 24, 2024 · 2 hr 33 min
Across The Spider-Verse (2023): Is This The Best Spider-Man Movie Ever Made? Part Two
Join Rob and Will for a deep-dive into Across The Spider-Verse as we ask “is this the best Spider-Man movie ever made?” We’ll take you behind-the-scenes on the making of this incredible animated movie, and we’ll take you behind-the-page to look at Marvel Comics creating Miguel O’Hara, the Spider-Man of Marvel 2099! Then we’ll explore the movie scene by scene, pulling apart all the incredible moments, exploring all the cameos and Easter Eggs, and diving into the comic book history and trivia behind Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Punk Hobbie Brown, The Spot, and the many crazy Spider-Men from across the spider-verse! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jun 24, 2024 · 2 hr 3 min
Across The Spider-Verse (2023): Is This The Best Spider-Man Movie Ever Made? Part One
Join Rob and Will for a deep-dive into Across The Spider-Verse as we ask “is this the best Spider-Man movie ever made?” We’ll take you behind-the-scenes on the making of this incredible animated movie, and we’ll take you behind-the-page to look at Marvel Comics creating Miguel O’Hara, the Spider-Man of Marvel 2099! Then we’ll explore the movie scene by scene, pulling apart all the incredible moments, exploring all the cameos and Easter Eggs, and diving into the comic book history and trivia behind Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Punk Hobbie Brown, The Spot, and the many crazy Spider-Men from across the spider-verse! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jun 17, 2024 · 33 min
The History Of Iron Man The Animated Series And The Marvel Action Hour!
We take you back to Saturday mornings in the 90s with the Marvel Action Hour and Iron Man The Animated Series! Rob and Will explore Marvel’s attempts to become a “mini-Disney” in the Nineties, how they merged with huge toy company ToyBiz, founded an animation studio and how Marvel ended up OWNING TV stations all across America! We’ll also learn that the Nineties were a time when Iron Man wasn’t exciting enough to front a series on his own, so Marvel packed the cartoon with FORCE WORKS, an extreme version of The Avengers that featured Hawkeye, Spider-Woman and Wanda! This clip is taken from our full episode deep-diving into Iron Man The Animated Series https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bW6ujqQPhcfBBpi1XYmi5?si=NlKj7d-lQBGHxQfGHJuUDg For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jun 12, 2024 · 3 hr 20 min
MVM Re-Release: X-Men The Animated Series Episode One - “Night of The Sentinels”
As we finish off our look at the amazing X-Men 97 series, we’re re-releasing this episode from January 2021 where we explore how it all began in 1992 with Night Of The Sentinels! Join Rob and Will as they go behind-the-scenes on the making of the ORIGINAL X-Men Animated Series from the 90’s and examine just how wildly popular this cartoon was! Plus we’ll deep-dive into the first 2 episodes of the series “Night Of The Sentinels” as we meet Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Jubilee, Jean Grey and Wolverine for the very first time! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jun 10, 2024 · 2 hr 57 min
X-Men 97: The MVM Deep-Dive Into Episodes 8 to 10
Strap in as we return to the best Marvel project in YEARS and bring you a deep-dive into Episodes 8 to 10 of X-Men 97! Earlier this year we covered the first 4 episodes of X-Men 97 and ever since then we’ve had nothing but requests, pleas and demands for us to cover the rest of the show - so here it is! There’s no behind-the-scenes segment, there’s no behind-the-page segment, this is PURE deep-dive! We’ll bring you our reactions and thoughts on every scene in every episode, pull apart all the cameos and Easter Eggs, and also explore TONS of X-Men comic book history and trivia! In this show we cover the episodes; "Tolerance Is Extinction Part One” "Tolerance Is Extinction Part Two” "Tolerance Is Extinction Part Three” Needless to say this one contains spoilers for X-Men 97, and it’s insane we have to add this disclaimed but apparently we do! For our deep-dive into episodes 1 to 4 go to this episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EPpDpX9j6gqm2OFSTfYBK?si=ItEyv6eAShmYXdX9ZRcZqA For the Behind The Scenes segment on the making of X-Men 97 go to this episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/1n1WxaLvjFiIc2zyKQrhU1?si=iOnk6j20Tu6YUat7eAxwhQ For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jun 10, 2024 · 3 hr 7 min
X-Men 97: The MVM Deep-Dive Into Episodes 5 to 7
Strap in as we return to the best Marvel project in YEARS and bring you a deep-dive into Episodes 5 to 7 of X-Men 97! Earlier this year we covered the first 4 episodes of X-Men 97 and ever since then we’ve had nothing but requests, pleas and demands for us to cover the rest of the show - so here it is! There’s no behind-the-scenes segment, there’s no behind-the-page segment, this is PURE deep-dive! We’ll bring you our reactions and thoughts on every scene in every episode, pull apart all the cameos and Easter Eggs, and also explore TONS of X-Men comic book history and trivia! In this show we cover the episodes; "Remember It" "Lifedeath – Part 2" "Bright Eyes" Needless to say this one contains spoilers for X-Men 97, and it’s insane we have to add this disclaimed but apparently we do! For our deep-dive into episodes 1 to 4 go to this episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EPpDpX9j6gqm2OFSTfYBK?si=ItEyv6eAShmYXdX9ZRcZqA For the Behind The Scenes segment on the making of X-Men 97 go to this episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/1n1WxaLvjFiIc2zyKQrhU1?si=iOnk6j20Tu6YUat7eAxwhQ For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Jun 3, 2024 · 17 min
Hulk Smash Or Hulk Fail? Exploring The Crazy Creation Of Marvel’s Big Green Monster
Hulk Smash Or Hulk Fail? Exploring The Crazy Creation Of Marvel’s Big Green Monster We head back into the archives to discover the creation of the Hulk and how the big green monster was an utter failure for Marvel Comics! This clip is taken from our massive episode called The Incredible Hulk Remastered, where we take a deep-dive into the complete history of Bruce Banner and his alter ego. Join Rob and Will as they explore the creation of Marvel’s jolly green giant and the many problems and failures that led to the Hulk being cancelled! A story about the beginning of The Hulk, and how it nearly all ended in 1962! For the full episode on The Incredible Hulk head to https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dlN8vEdeHNdOkZfBRPK5t For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
May 27, 2024 · 1 hr 51 min
Madame Web, Spider-Woman, And Sony’s Failing Marvel Universe! Part Two
Join Rob and Will for a deep-dive into Sony’s latest failed attempt at a Marvel Universe - Madame Web! Why is a bit-part character in the life of Spider-Man getting their own movie? Why isn’t this a Spider-Woman film? Just how badly did this movie bomb at the box office? And how many more failed attempts are Sony gonna make at recreating the MCU? We’ll take you behind the scenes on the disastrous production and marketing of Madame Web, and the press tour from hell! We’ll give you our blow-by-blow reaction to everything in the movie, and then explore the comic book history and trivia behind Madame Web, Spider-Woman, Spider-Girl, the Secret Spider Society, and whether Spider-Man has magic powers! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
May 27, 2024 · 2 hr 4 min
Madame Web, Spider-Woman, And Sony’s Failing Marvel Universe! Part One
Join Rob and Will for a deep-dive into Sony’s latest failed attempt at a Marvel Universe - Madame Web! Why is a bit-part character in the life of Spider-Man getting their own movie? Why isn’t this a Spider-Woman film? Just how badly did this movie bomb at the box office? And how many more failed attempts are Sony gonna make at recreating the MCU? We’ll take you behind the scenes on the disastrous production and marketing of Madame Web, and the press tour from hell! We’ll give you our blow-by-blow reaction to everything in the movie, and then explore the comic book history and trivia behind Madame Web, Spider-Woman, Spider-Girl, the Secret Spider Society, and whether Spider-Man has magic powers! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
May 20, 2024 · 28 min
Behind The Scenes On Thor Ragnarok - How Marvel Reinvented The Thor Franchise
This week we take you behind the scenes on the making of Thor: Ragnarok - the movie that reinvented the Thor franchise! After the disappointment of Thor: The Dark World, Marvel Studios hired Taika Waititi to completely change the tone and style of the Thor movies! We’ll explore Chris Hemsworth’s new approach to the character, the process of turning Thor into a comedy lead, the Marvel Comics that influenced the film, and the Odd Couple pairing of Thor and Hulk that made this movie a success! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
May 13, 2024 · 2 hr 24 min
Captain America The First Avenger: Remastered - A Deep-Dive Into The Best MCU Phase One Movie! Part Two
Our Phase One Remastered project continues with this extended deep-dive into Marvel’s Captain America, arguably the best movie of the MCU’s Phase One! Rob and Will take you behind the scenes on the making of The First Avenger, the other actors who nearly played Steve Rogers, and how The Avengers movie caused this film to be re-written and changed! We’ll take you behind the page on the creation of Captain America in the 1940’s, fights between Marvel Comics and the creators, how Cap became a horror comic and then fought Communists in the 1950’s, before being resurrected by Stan Lee! We’ll explore Cap’s powers, the history of his shield, the evil of the Red Skull, Peggy Carter’s secret society, and we’ll figure out exactly who is the ORIGINAL Super Soldier of the Marvel Universe! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
May 13, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min
Captain America The First Avenger: Remastered - A Deep-Dive Into The Best MCU Phase One Movie! Part One
Our Phase One Remastered project continues with this extended deep-dive into Marvel’s Captain America, arguably the best movie of the MCU’s Phase One! Rob and Will take you behind the scenes on the making of The First Avenger, the other actors who nearly played Steve Rogers, and how The Avengers movie caused this film to be re-written and changed! We’ll take you behind the page on the creation of Captain America in the 1940’s, fights between Marvel Comics and the creators, how Cap became a horror comic and then fought Communists in the 1950’s, before being resurrected by Stan Lee! We’ll explore Cap’s powers, the history of his shield, the evil of the Red Skull, Peggy Carter’s secret society, and we’ll figure out exactly who is the ORIGINAL Super Soldier of the Marvel Universe! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
May 6, 2024 · 36 min
Spider-Man The Animated Series - Behind The Scenes On Marvel Animation
Since his cameo in X-Men 97, everyone is talking about Spider-Man The Animated Series - so we’re taking you behind the scenes on Marvel Animation! We’ll pull back the curtain on the history of Marvel Animation and Marvel’s plan to sell as many toys and action figures as possible, using cartoons! We’ll explore how Spider-Man The Animated Series got made, the importance of John Semper Jr, the battles between producers and the network, how Marvel Comics were told they would have ZERO input in the show, the amazing villains and superheroes, the tight censorship than banned everything from death to punching to broken glass, and the incredible success that the show proved to be! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk