The Smark Avengers

Corey, Dylan, and Jon are three long term friends and long term comic book fans. They are not experts, they are not well-respected in their fields, but they are here to talk about comic book topics that make them laugh.

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S4 · E148
Today · 1 hr 5 min
Comic Book Trivia
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! After two and half months of talking almost exclusively about Spider-Man and Goblin adjacent topics, the Smark Avengers are kicking back for a fun game of comic book trivia! Host and question asker Corey has created 9 categories of questions to test the comic book acumen of Dylan and Jon. Jon has been undefeated in Smark Avengers trivia contests but with wholly original questions created by Corey and a buzz-in/quack-in system to answer the question it’s anyone’s game! 🎯Sit back, relax, and play along as the Smark Avengers try to answer questions like: Was Psylocke on the X-Men Blue or X-Men Gold team? What hero did Eric Masterson replace? What character became a hero after Trevor Fitzroy killed their students? Whose race car driving career was cut short by an accident that led to them becoming a hero? Is it Lightning Lad or Lightning Man or Lightning Boy? All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: how did you do in the trivia game? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Opal City Archives: A Starman Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HOmxNarYtSrhRsUZQk5IF?si=71ccb9317ef44e79 Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the YouTube channel!
S4 · E147
November 6 · 1 hr 29 min
The Smark Avengers Present Goblin Month - Norman Osborn pt. 2
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s the 6th and final week of Goblin Month and the Smark Avengers are finishing strong as they return to Norman Osborn in part two of their two-part series on the original Green Goblin. When we last left Norman, he had landed the kill shot on the Skrull Queen and ended the Secret Invasion as a hero to the world. While the heroes who were divided by the Civil War lurk to the shadows to lick their wounds, Norman becomes the head of H.A.M.M.E.R. , the replacement organization for S.H.I.E.L.D. , and makes himself the leader of the Avengers as the Iron Patriot. How long does this last and what comes after a man who sold his son’s soul to the devil loses all the power in the world? 🎃Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers return to the life and times of Peter Parker’s greatest enemy including: Becoming the Iron Patriot and leading the Dark Avengers as well as becoming THE focal figure of the Marvel Universe Creating a criminal empire and becoming the Goblin King Taking on the Carnage symbiote and becoming the first Red Goblin The confusing Sin Eater bullet situation and passing around his sins Redeemed and currently operating as the Gold Goblin All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: who is your favorite of these assorted goblins? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Opal City Archives: A Starman Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HOmxNarYtSrhRsUZQk5IF?si=71ccb9317ef44e79 Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on our YouTube channel!
S4 · E146
October 30 · 1 hr 8 min
The Smark Avengers Present Goblin Month - Norman Osborn pt.1
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s Week 5 of Goblin Month and the Smark Avengers are dedicating it to the be all and end all of goblins - the former Goblin King himself and the original Green Goblin - Norman Osborn! The lads found that there was simply too much Norman to cover in one episode so they’re extending Goblin Month to one more week as they cover the initial Green Goblin run for Norman in Part 1! Norman Osborn is defined by his relentless megalomania, ruthless corporate ambition, and a fractured psyche torn between his cold-hearted genius and the unhinged sadism of the Green Goblin. As Peter Parker’s ultimate adversary, his obsession with power and control drives him to orchestrate elaborate, cruel psychological torments against Spider-Man. Whether it’s selling the soul of his unborn son for success or tossing Peter Parker’s first true love off of the top of George Washington Bridge, Norman has a special place in the hearts of Spider-Man fans the world over. 🎃Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers walk through the life and times of Peter Parker’s greatest enemy including: Making a deal with the demon for Mephisto in exchange for wealth and power His bizarre first confrontation with Spider-Man on a fake movie set in New Mexico Discovering Spider-Man’s secret identity and killing Gwen Stacy His return as the mastermind behind the Clone Saga His arrest and assignment to the Thunderbolts that leads to becoming the hero of the Secret Invasion All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: who is your favorite of these assorted goblins? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Opal City Archives: A Starman Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HOmxNarYtSrhRsUZQk5IF?si=71ccb9317ef44e79 Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
S4 · E145
October 23 · 1 hr 10 min
The Smark Avengers Present Goblin Month - Harry Osborn
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s Week 4 of Goblin Month and the Smark Avengers are dedicating it to the tragic and unfortunate life of Harry Osborn! Tragically trapped in the overwhelming shadow of his father Norman, Harry Osborn’s journey is one of the most heartbreaking downward spirals in Spider-Man history. Driven by grief, psychological trauma, and a desperate desire for parental approval, Harry inherited the toxic legacy and formula of the Green Goblin. Despite periods of recovery and genuine friendship, his inevitable descent into madness ultimately sealed his fate, turning a loyal best friend into one of Peter Parker’s most tragic adversaries. 🎃Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers walk through the life and times of one of Peter Parker’s closest friends and most devastating enemies including: Norman selling his soul to Mephisto before he was even born His growing friendship with Peter Parker from acquaintances to best friends and roommates Drug addiction and discovering his father’s terrible secret Becoming the Green Goblin to avenge his father’s death at the hands of Spider-Man Amnesia, relapse, and death Returning as an evil A.I. and a clone with a second chance at life All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: who is your favorite of these assorted goblins? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Opal City Archives: A Starman Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HOmxNarYtSrhRsUZQk5IF?si=71ccb9317ef44e79 Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
S4 · E144
October 16 · 1 hr 37 min
The Smark Avengers Present Goblin Month - Roderick Kingsley
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s Week 3 of Goblin Month and the Smark Avengers are dedicating it to the clever, tactical mind of the original Hobgoblin Roderick Kingsley! Unlike perennial loser Jason Macendale who held the Hobgoblin persona for a majority of the 80s and 90s, Roderick Kingsley showed that there was more to being a goblin than flying on a glider and tossing pumpkin bombs! Whether it’s brainwashing the likes of Ned Leeds and Flash Thompson to pose as the Hobgoblin to get the heat off of him or dipping out of the country while the rest of the world thought he was dead, Kingsley was a thinking man’s goblin who relied on his wits thanks to never having gone insane like the various other goblins in the Marvel Universe! 🎃Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers walk through the life and times of the first and best Hobgoblin Roderick Kingsley including: His bizarre & humble origins as a cutthroat fashion designer/career criminal Stumbling upon one of Norman Osborn’s secret labs and finding all of his goblin paraphernalia Using Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and Jason Macendale to separate the association of himself with the Hobgoblin Killing Macendale to reclaim the role and his identity finally being revealed His apparent death at the hands of Phil Ulrich before allowing Ulrich to keep being Hobgoblin for a cut of his profit Challenging Norman for the title of Goblin King All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: who is your favorite of these assorted goblins? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Opal City Archives: A Starman Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HOmxNarYtSrhRsUZQk5IF?si=71ccb9317ef44e79 Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
S4 · E143
October 9 · 1 hr 22 min
The Smark Avengers Present Goblin Month - Assorted Goblins!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s Week 2 of Goblin Month and the Smark Avengers have realized that there are so many various goblins in Spider-Man’s past that they could run Goblin Month all year! That would be insane though, so the lads have decided to sweep all of the various miscellaneous goblins into one episode and save the remaining three weeks of Goblin Month for the truly big hitters! So what did we learn? Well, mainly that Norman Osborn really needs to do a better job of hiding his various Green Goblin hideouts and that he’s the ideal man whose height, weight, and proportions are remarkably average. 🎃Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers walk through the various Green Goblins, Hobgoblins, Red Goblins, Queen Goblins, and everything in between including: The very first timeline-wise goblin - the Proto-Goblin a.k.a. Dr. Nels Van Adder Bart Hamilton - Harry Osborn’s therapist turned would-be Green Goblin Ned Leeds - Roderick Kingsley’s original brainwashed Hobgoblin decoy Phil Ulrich - Who holds the record for most titles as the Green Goblin, the Hobgoblin, the Goblin Knight, and Goblin King Gabriel Stacy - the Gray Goblin and clone child of Gwen Stacy and Normon Osborn Normie Osborn - Norman’s 10 year old grandson and the host of the Red Goblin symbiote Rascal All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: who is your favorite of these assorted goblins? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Opal City Archives: A Starman Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HOmxNarYtSrhRsUZQk5IF?si=71ccb9317ef44e79 Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
S4 · E142
October 2 · 1 hr 4 min
The Smark Avengers Present Goblin Month - Jason Macendale
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s finally October and now it’s time for all things ooky and spooky and the Smark Avengers aren’t being left out of the fun! This year, the Smark Avengers will be celebrating the month of October by focusing every episode on Spider-Man’s favorite sort of villain - goblins! And starting off Goblin Month is the second most notable man to don the apparel of the Hobgoblin, the first Jack O’Lantern, and over all lovable loser Jason Macendale! He may be the Charlie Brown of Goblins but he’s by no far the WORST Hobgoblin. Whether it’s attempting to get his hands on the goblin serum, making deals with demons, or getting cybernetic enhancements, Macendale was always striving to improve himself… and isn’t that weirdly inspirational? 🎃 Sit back and relax as Corey, Dylan, and Jon discuss the life and times of Spider-Man villain - Jason Macendale: - Macendale’s humble beginnings in the marines, the CIA, and jumping into the world of costumed mercenary work as Jack O’Lantern - The growing animosity between Macendale and the Hobgoblin leading to the Hobgoblin’s death and Macendale assuming the role - Macendale’s first outings against Spider-Man and Harry Osborn’s Green Goblin - Deals with demons and cybernetic implants - His arrest and death at the hands of the original Hobgoblin Roderick Kingsley - Brief return as a clone and animated series debut portrayed by Mark Hamill - Could Jason Macendale work in the MCU? All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: was Jason Macendale really as pitiful as he came across or could Marvel ever redeem him? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
S4 · E141
September 25 · 1 hr 14 min
Spider-Man Villain Tier Rankings
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Peter Parker has been Spider-Man since the 1960s and has not run short of running into costumed villains dedicated to squashing him. Whether they are lifelong rivals who have personal vendettas and connections to his out of costume identity or just two-bit crooks sporting a costume to rob a bank, the Spider-Man rogues gallery is as diverse as it is colorful. With this many villains in his past, you have to wonder how they rank and compare to one another right? 🕷️ Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers take a look at 25 of Spider-Man’s villains and decide where they fit on a classic Tierlist: How does the Roderick Kingsley Hobgoblin compare to the Jason Macendale Hobgoblin? Does the Scorpion’s tenure as Venom raise his profile amongst other villains? Where does perennial loser Shocker fall? Has the recent use of Venom over the years hurt his perception as a top tier villain? Who is a certifiable S-tier Spider-Man villain? All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: do you agree with Jon and Dylan’s finalized list? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
S4 · E140
September 18 · 1 hr 13 min
Cinematic Synergy Woes
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Ever since the Marvel Cinematic Universe blew up on the cultural zeitgeist, a whole new generation and audience have been introduced to such iconic characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, and more (including characters from the Distinguished Competition like Superman and Batman) that they may not have encountered any other way. Since comics, like most else in this capitalist hellscape we currently live in, is a business the question becomes how do you convert the movie going audience to comic books readers? Do you capitalize on what the audience has seen and try to reproduce it or do you stick to your guns and show them the classic representation? Thankfully both DC and Marvel has tried to both to mixed success but the prevailing strategy at times has been synchronicity. Sometimes you get winners like updating the Guardians of the Galaxy to be more like James Gunn’s interpretations of the characters and sometimes you aren’t as lucky... 🦸 Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers discuss some of their least favorite moment where the comics tried to synchronize with the movies (and maybe a few they liked): - The removal of Nick Fury and the introduction of Marcus Johnson aka Nick Fury Jr. - Black Adam joins the Justice League to raise his stock in anticipation of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Black Adam” - Civil War 2 being released around the time of the MCU’s “Captain America: Civil War” - Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver losing their status as mutants due to Disney & Fox having rights issues over mutant characters - John Diggle and Felicity Smoak replacing Green Arrow’s supporting cast - Spider-Man gains organic webbing in lieu of having web-shooters All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: what is your least favorite attempt by Marvel or DC to synchronize with the movies or television series? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
S4 · E139
September 11 · 1 hr 17 min
Spider-Man and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? (We Liked It)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! More of a blessing than a curse, the Smark Avengers may have lost the intended episode they originally set out to record but realized they all had opinions on the latest Spider-Man centric addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! While this may have been the sixth or seventh movie that Tom Holland has portrayed Peter Parker, many have commented that this is the first time he feels like the proper Earth-616/comic book version of the character. No job, no girlfriend, no mentors, and no adoring public… this truly is a Brand New Day for Spider-Man in the MCU. Take two Spider-Man super fans and one DC comics fan who hasn’t watched a MCU movie since 2013 and you’ll get three Smark Avengers discussing the impact that this movie has had on Spider-Man, the MCU, the genre of super hero movies as a whole, and other topics that come up in this free form discussion of the film. 🕸️ Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers break down and discuss such topics as: - The minimal use of traditional Spider-Man villains such as the Scorpion and Tombstone in favor of using Jean Grey as the main antagonist - The theme of acceptance, grieving, and processing pain - Jean Grey’s characterization and whether or not there are other mutant characters who could have filled the same role - The characterization of Frank Castle in Brand New Day versus the television series - The changes in the Hulk and how he seemingly no longer has control over his other form - Spider-Man still missing his wisecracking personality All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: did Brand New Day hit the mark for you? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
S4 · E138
September 4 · 1 hr 5 min
Midnight Marvel Madness
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A few months ago Marvel Comics announced a new horror imprint “Midnight Marvel” and three new titles that would be debuting this October: Midnight Fantastic Four, Midnight X-Men, and Midnight Spider-Man. The objective is simple, let’s take three iconic Marvel comics and put them through the horror lens to see what happens! Whether it’s cosmic horror with the Fantastic Four, vampiric horror with the X-Men, or body horror with Spider-Man it looks like Midnight Marvel has something for every fan of horror to enjoy! With Jon unavailable to record, it’s up to Corey and Dylan to wade through the initial solicitations and covers for these three upcoming Marvel tales to see if you can judge a book by its cover! 🧟 Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers (minus one) dissect Midnight Marvel: Are the uniform covers strong branding or bad design choice if placed on the new release wall in stores? How strong of a premise is the Fantastic Four encountering unspeakable cosmic horror? Is Hickman’s X-Men versus vampires original or is it too surface level for the mind behind the Krakoan Age? What separates Midnight Spider-Man from the other horror takes on Peter Parker? All of this and more! 💬 Join the discussion: which of the Midnight Marvel titles have your attention? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
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August 28 · 1 hr 6 min
The Smark Avengers Kill Venom
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! For years the Venom symbiote has been a hero, a villain, a Lethal Protector, a Dark Avenger, a Guardian of the Galaxy, an ally, a thorn in the side of Spider-Man, and everything in between as it has bonded and jumped from host to host. Well the Smark Avengers are sick of it! In the past, the Smark Avengers have sought a permanent end to the likes of Aquaman, the Flash, Wolverine, Magneto, and Lobo but now it’s Eddie Brock’s turn! 🕸️ Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers plot to kill Eddie Brock aka Venom: - Corey goes through the symbiote’s strengths and weaknesses - Dylan’s shotgun approach includes food poisoning, leaving him in North America under the current presidential administration, a Luigi’s Mansion-style vacuum, and more! - Jon’s single, in-depth plan involving kidnapping, marriage, assembling an evil gang Can Dylan and Jon get the job done? 💬 Join the discussion: If you had to get rid of the symbiote, how would to do it? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
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August 21 · 1 hr 5 min
San Diego Comic Con News
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! For decades now, San Diego Comic Con has been the closest thing to Christmas morning for comic book movie and television fans around the world. Big announcements, surprises, and appearances steal the headlines for days after the convention comes and goes and this year was no different! Dylan is out this week but have no fear as the remaining lads Corey and Jon sort their way through the big news stories out of SDCC as well as discuss their own insights and opinions on the next slate of Marvel and DC offerings for the big and small screen alike. 🎭 Sit back and relax as the Smark Avengers (minus one) discuss: Ryan Gosling being cast as the MCU’s Ghost Rider The Avengers Doomsday presentation and the next phase of the MCU Black Panther 3 and the new Black Panther actor The new trailer for the DC Comics’ Clayface movie More details on the Lanterns HBO Max series Marvel’s new Indiana Jones comic book series The lead-up to Iron Man’s 700th issue Eddie Brock’s return to the Venom symbiote The Punisher joining the Avengers line-up in 2027 💬 Join the discussion: What was the biggest news from Comic Con in your opinion? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on this same channel!
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August 14 · 1 hr 8 min
The Smark Avengers Become Marvel Comics Editors-In-Chief?!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A number of weeks ago, Marvel Comics made a major announcement that CB Cebulski would be stepping down as the acting Editor-In-Chief and would be replaced by Steve Wacker. Of course this means a potential major shift at Marvel Comics as a new EIC means the possibility of massive changes in the status quo. For months the Smark Avengers have been stating that Marvel needed to do something big to shake things up and this seems like the very thing they need to get back into competition with the Distinguished Competition at DC Comics. The question is… what sort of changes can be made to make up ground? This week Corey, Dylan, and Jon take turns playing armchair quarterback as they go around the horn and reveal what sort of changes they would make if they were given “the pencil” at Marvel Comics as Editor-In-Chief! ✏️ Grab your notepads and your red ink pens, true believers, as the Smark Avengers discuss: The surprising history of the men who acted as Marvel Editor-In-Chief What they think makes a great EIC Their opinions on the current state of Marvel What big changes they would make if they were the new EIC This is a great episode for Bat-fans and trivia lovers alike! 💬 Join the discussion: What changes would you make if you were the Editor-In-Chief for Marvel Comics? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
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August 7 · 1 hr 18 min
Silver Age Batman Villains
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Silver Age was an iconic time for super hero comics as it gave birth to some of the most iconic versions of the medium’s most beloved figures. Green Lantern Hal Jordan, The Flash Barry Allen, and the rise of Marvel Comics line of heroes are just a few who were created and thrived in the Silver Age. Comic mainstays from the Golden Age like Superman and Batman also adapted to the new era of comics under the Comics Code Authority and with it came the changes in villains. In a previous episode, Corey walked Jon and Dylan through Batman’s rogues gallery from the Golden Age which saw such famous characters as the Joker, Catwoman, and Two-Face but also some less than memorable and certainly less than iconic characters as well. This week Corey is back with another Power Point Presentation to introduce Jon and Dylan to the insane rules of the Comics Code Authority and the world of Batman villains in the Silver Age! 🦇 Tune in at this Bat-Time on this Bat-YouTube-Channel as Corey showcases such villains as: - The original take on Mister Freeze - The second version of Clayface - Calendar Man - Polka-Dot Man - Kite-Man - Zebra Man - The Rainbow Creature - Gaggy - And more! This is a great episode for Bat-fans and trivia lovers alike! 💬 Join the discussion: Who was your favorite Silver Age villain? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
S4 · E133
July 31 · 1 hr 16 min
Leap of Faith - Daredevil Jumping On Points!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil is one of the most dynamic and tragic heroes in Marvel Comics history. With a large supporting cast like Foggy Nelson and Karen Page along with a rogues gallery including the Kingpin, Bullseye, Elektra, the Owl, and Purple Man… the Man Without Fear has been captivating readers since the 1960s with the recent success of his Disney+ earning him new fans every season. That being said… one of the biggest challenges facing new comic book readers is where and how do you jump on to a new book? Thankfully for you new readers, resident Daredevil expert Jon is walking Corey and Dylan through the major creative runs for the Man Without Fear and what are the best jumping on points! 😈 Sit back and relax, True Believers, as the lads cover: - Stan Lee, Bill Everett, and Jack Kirby’s creation of the character along with the creation of villains the Owl, the Purple Man, and Stilt-Man. - The shift in issue #7 where Daredevil gains his iconic solid red costume. - The swashbuckling Silver Age days. - Frank Miller’s run that changed everything for Matt Murdock and as the Kingpin is introduced as his major antagonist along with the Hand, Elektra, Bullseye, and more. - Frank’s return to Daredevil for the iconic Born Again storyline. - The introduction of the Marvel Knights line of comics with filmmaker Kevin Smith’s run on Daredevil and the death of Karen Page. - Brian Michael Bendis’ run with the introduction of Sammy Silk, the status quo shift for the Kingpin and Vanessa Fisk, Matt Murdock’s short-lived marriage, and Daredevil’s arrest. - Ed Brubaker’s continuation of Bendis’ story of Murdock in prison and ending with the Shadowland storyline. - Mark Waid’s returning Daredevil to his swashbuckling roots as he tries to hide his depression in an atypical run. - Charles Soule’s run that proves to be influential to the Daredevil: Born Again television series that returns Daredevil to his New York roots and the Kingpin becomes Mayor of NYC. This is a great episode for longtime fans of ol’ Hornhead or new fans looking to learn more about the iconic vigilante from Hell’s Kitchen! 💬 Join the discussion: What do you think is THE iconic Daredevil run? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on our YouTube channel!
S4 · E132
July 24 · 1 hr
Relaxed Fit: Superhero Movies, Fighting Games, and More
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! After capping off their year and a half long Avengers Auction project, the Smark Avengers are back with a relaxed fit episode! As is tradition with the relaxed fit, Corey, Dylan, and Jon don’t really know what they’re going to talk about before they record and let the conversation flow naturally… and did it ever! Almost immediately this one goes off the rails so… strap in! 🧘Sit back and relax as the lads discuss: - Supergirl’s disappointing performance at the box office - Is the upcoming Spider-Man or Avengers movie the litmus test for if the superhero movie bubble has burst - Upcoming DC movies Dynamic Duo, Clayface, and The Batman 2 - Does the rumored Dynamic Duos plot ruin the Dick Grayson and Jason Todd characters - The insane world of Injustice: Gods Among Us DC Comics continuity - Fighting games like Street Fighter, Smash Brothers, and more - The upcoming Street Fighter movie versus the 90s Street Fighter movie - And circling back to fighting games leads to a bizarre conversation about Dracula Once more the lads test the idea of whether or not they need more structure in their lives? 💬 Join the discussion: What are your thoughts on the future of superhero movies? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
S4 · E131
July 17 · 1 hr 37 min
The Final Avengers Auction: The Wheel of Redemption
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It has been almost a year and a half in the making but it’s time for the final Avengers Auction and it is the biggest one to date! For months Corey, Dylan, and Jon have been working their way down the Avengers roster in an attempt to build the ultimate Avengers line-up through a series of auctions as sorted by the spins of a wheel. Now, with 41 names left, the Avengers Wheel of Redemption is finally ready to be spun! The lads are bringing in all of the money they have left over from their previous Avengers Auctions which leaves Jon at a distinct disadvantage. Can he come back from this 100 dollar deficit? Who will come out with the Ultimate Avengers team? Who will finally draft Spider-Man?! 🛞Who is on the wheel to be drafted?! Names included: - Heavy hitters like Iron Man, the Hulk, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, War Machine, Daredevil, Mister Fantastic, and the Sentry! - Classic Avengers like the Black Knight, Doctor Druid, Firestar, Photon, and Jack of Hearts! - Unlikely names like Cannonball, Ghost Rider, and Penance! - And… head scratchers like Starbrand, Nightmask, and Blue Bolt! Buckle in! With 41 names the Wheel of Names is in for a long ride! 💬 Join the discussion: Who drafted the best team overall? What character went for a steal?! 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
S4 · E130
July 10 · 55 min
Crocodile Characters and Other Shenanigans
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! While Jon is away, Corey and Dylan will play… and in this case playing means talking about their favorite Crocodile/Alligator/Reptilian characters… or try to. At first Corey and Dylan discuss the Batman rogue Killer Croc but then the topic verges off into how to identify a crocodile’s sex, Lana Del Ray’s regular every day bloke husband, then they go back to Killer Croc but then verge off the path to talk about Mary Jane Watson and Venom. Don’t worry, they get it back on topic… or try to before they start talking about animal-based monster characters. 🐊 Topics discussed include: - Copperhead from Batman: Arkham Origins - The Lizard from Spider-Man’s rogue gallery - Manbat from Batman’s rogue gallery - King Shark from the Suicide Squad - Leatherhead from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Their feelings on the “Watch-A-Long” videos they’ve put out in the past - The Rhino from Spider-Man’s rogue gallery - The tendency of Spider-Man to have villains replace other villains and then those original villains to come back - A brief discussion on IP and movies - Characters named after animals versus animal-based characters - Chip Zdarsky’s Batman run and the “Failsafe” storyline - James Tynion IV’s Batman run and creating new characters that didn’t stick The lads then tie it together by inventing their brand new character “Cool Croc” to add to the lineage of crocodile/alligator themed characters. Join Corey and Dylan as they dive headfirst into the animal kingdom as it relates to monsters and comic books. 💬 Join the discussion: Who are your favorite animal-based monster characters? Did Corey and Dylan miss any big examples of one? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book related discussions and humor 🔔 Subscribe for more comic deep dives, reviews, rankings, and debates Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f Also be sure to check out New Number Ones posted every week on the Smark Avengers YouTube channel!
S4 · E129
July 3 · 57 min
From Psylocke to Phone Ranger: Avengers Auction Chaos
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The final regular Avengers Auction is here... and the Avengers roster has officially gotten weird. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon spin the wheel one last time as they continue their quest to draft every Avenger in Marvel history. This installment covers characters who joined Earth's Mightiest Heroes between 2016 and 2026, a period that introduced a handful of major names, a surprising number of former villains, and more obscure heroes than anyone knew existed. 🦸 Characters up for auction include: Psylocke X-23 Night Thrasher Hazmat Mr. Immortal Captain Beyond Ultron Blue Bolt Infinity City Avenger X Phone Ranger And many, many more With fewer superstar names available than ever before, the bidding wars may be smaller, but the laughs are bigger as the guys attempt to determine which characters are hidden gems and which ones are destined to become the latest auction busts. Who assembles the strongest team from this unusual era of Avengers history? Who gets stuck with the strangest roster? And can anyone justify spending actual auction money on Phone Ranger? 💰 In this episode: The final regular Avengers Auction draft Avengers members from 2016–2026 Heroes, villains, teenagers, and complete obscurities Marvel's strangest roster additions Bad bids, questionable strategies, and auction chaos Plenty of deep-cut Marvel trivia and laughs The Avengers Auction may be nearing its end, but Marvel's ability to create bizarre new Avengers appears limitless. 💬 Join the discussion: Which of these modern Avengers would you actually want on your team? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy Marvel drafts, auctions, and obscure comic book characters 🔔 Subscribe for more comic book podcasts, rankings, character deep dives, and Marvel history discussions Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/ Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f

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