The Captioned Life Show will be on hold indefinitely. It's tough to share this but the last couple of weeks affirmed that I've made the right decision.There are no plans on when or if we will start back up the show. The show's social media accounts will also be inactive during this time. If you like to stay in contact, I will be active on my social media accounts that are focused on gaming.Thank you all for all of your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEFilm student and Comic Watcher Aaron Kleinman join the show to review Marvel Comics’ “Spider-Man: Life Story,” which was a six issues plus one annual series created by Chip Zdarsky and Mark Bagley. They discussed some of the main, pivotal moments in the series, including the Spidey suits and issues they had with the series, such as how they did Bein Reilly dirty and how Doc Ock married Aunt May. They also touch on what comic books they and the show's listeners are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTAaron Kleinman is a film student who is aiming to work in animation and has also worked in a comic shop for the past 5 years. He first got into comics at a young age when he was gifted single issues and trades by his dad. Justice League Europe #57 was the first issue he remembers reading. Crisis on Infinite Earths was one of the first storyline comics he read, and George Perez's art is arguably where he can trace his want to create back to. Over the years he has done voice acting, stage acting, film acting, animation & film writing, and many other behind-the-scenes work. Creating is in his blood, and it's arguably thanks to comics.You can find Aaron on social media under the username @maroyasha and also contact him through his website. You can also find his podcast, “With A-Hyphen.”RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#111 ‘Spider-Man: Life Story’ with Aaron Kleinman”Series Info: “Spider-Man: Life Story” from Marvel ComicsARTICLE: “Retro Review: Spider-Man: Life Story” (The Captioned Life)Support The Show - Join Our Patreon!Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEComic Watcher Seth Romo joins the show to talk about the winners and nominees of the 2023 Eisner Awards that were announced on July 21st at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). They discuss some of the big news from the convention that got them excited, some of the surrounding controversies around the convention and the awards, and a deep dive into some of the category winners of the Eisners that they selected and voted on by their Patreon members.They also touch on how to correctly pronounce James Tynion IV’s name, what writers they think may win next year, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTSeth A. Romo is a lifelong fan of comic books and believes there is a comic out there for everyone. He writes for Comic Watch, shares his comic book commentary on Substack, and does his best to get through his ever-growing comic book “to read” pile. His current goal is to read every issue of Detective Comics starting with Issue #27.He's a Husband, new Dad, Pet Parent, and so-so toy photographer.You can find Seth on social media here. He is mostly active on Instagram. RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#110 Eisner Awards 2023 With Seth Romo”ARTICLE - “And The 2023 Eisner Goes To…” (Comic Watch)Current Information On Eisner Awards (Comic-Con International)Episode #86 Will Eisner Week With Danny FingerothSupport The Show - Become A Patron!Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show websiteNOTEThis episode was recorded and published during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies and series being discussed here wouldn't exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODESean interviews comics writer Stephanie Phillips. They discuss her journey from being a faculty in higher ed to making the transition to comics, her love for hockey, and what historical fiction she recommends.They also touch on Stephanie’s comic book origin story, do a round of “This Or That?”, and what comic books they are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTStephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, WONDER WOMAN, GRIM, and WE ONLY KILL EACH OTHER. She has written critically acclaimed work with some of the industry's major publishers, such as DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image Comics, Boom!, and more. EPISODE SPOTLIGHTAll Day With Ellie is the show where geek and pop-culture collide! Join Ellie, as she discusses all things geeky with passionate guests. This podcast will be your go-to destination for insightful conversations about topics we could talk about, all day! Each episode unveils an exploration of beloved fandoms and captivating stories that fuel our collective imagination. Tune in and join Ellie and her guests as they celebrate the joy, excitement, and boundless creativity of the geek and pop culture world. Get ready to geek out, laugh, and discover new passions on 'All Day with Ellie'!Follow and find everything you need to know about “All Day With Ellie” here.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#109 Interview With Stephanie Phillips”Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEVirtual comic shop co-owner Sammy Sopczak joins Sean to educate him about grading comics. They discuss what it is, how the numbering system works, and what motivates someone to want to grade comics.They also touch on Sammy’s origin story with comics and her husband, what goes into running a virtual comic shop, and what comic books they are reading.SPECIAL THANKS - Matt Martin for providing an image of a graded comic for the show art for this episode.ABOUT THE GUESTSammy Sopczak is the co-owner of Skeleton Key Comics, a virtual comic shop that sells raw and graded comics. You can find Sammy on her Instagram account, @skeletonkeycomics.EPISODE SPOTLIGHTPaperweight Entertainment is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things Marvel, DC, Disney+, HBO Max, and so much more!RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#108 Grading Comics With Sammy Sopczak”Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEPodcasters Matt and Lauren from Hops “GEEK” News joins Sean to review Marvel Comics’ Secret Wars, published from 2015 - 2016 and was created by Jonathan Hickman (writer), Esad Ribic (artist), Ive Svorcina (colorist), and Chris Eliopoulos (letterer), and cover art by Alex Ross. They discuss their key 3 moments from the series that range from comedic moments to WTF was that, and how little they actually knew about what was happening with characters and Marvel stories during this event.They also touch on Matt’s culture shock when he moved from Boston to Idaho, Lauren’s experience with Disney breweries in Orlando, what they hope to see in the MCU version of Secret Wars, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.Lauren also snuck in a secret mug during the recording to annoy Sean - watch the YouTube version of the episode to find out what that was!ABOUT THE GUESTHops GEEK News is a craft beer-loving geek-themed podcast. From Star Wars to comic origin episodes, to Supernatural, to interviewing comic book creators, and beyond! Hops Geek News discusses almost anything you might see at a con while enjoying a craft beer of the week. Cheers! Find them online by checking out the Hops GEEK News LinktreeEPISODE SPOTLIGHTValkyrie’s Vault is a local gaming store located in Brownsburg, Indiana. They sell anything gaming related from card games to board games and role-playing games, as well as merchandise, collectibles, and apparel. RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#107 “Secret Wars” With Hops Geek News”Marvel “Secret Wars” (2015) Series InfoOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEComic Watch Content Manager Chad Burdette joins Sean to review the 5-issue series Flashpoint by DC Comics. It was released in 2011 and was written by Geoff Johns, penciled by Andy Kubert, inked by Sandra Hope, colored by Alex Sinclair, and lettered by Nick J. Napolitano.Flashpoint tells the story of Barry Allen, The Flash, finding himself in a new universe where his mom is still alive, he is no longer married to Iris West, the superheroes are all different, and the world is about the end thanks to a war between the Amazonians and the Atlanteans. ABOUT THE GUESTChad Burdette is a lifelong comic book fan and reader having been introduced at a young age via the Superfriends comics and other DC comics under the Whitman banner. In 2008 Chad began writing for the Albany NY Times Union contributing and overseeing the Comic Book Community blog hosted by the newspaper which lasted until 2021. In 2019 Chad came on as a news contributor for Comic Watch. During this time he also freelanced for ScreenRant and CBR writing lists. In 2021 Chad was promoted to editor for Comic Watch and later to Content Manager in 2022ish. In 2020 Chad started to focus on his YouTube Channel, The Comic Multiverse, which is an interview format where he talks to creators doing anything from Kickstarters to mainstream creators he has met on the convention scene. He also somehow weaseled his way into the cohost chair of The Comic Watchers and does the weekly Krowdfunder Korner along with editing, news, and the occasional review for the site. Find Chad online here:YouTube channel, “The Comics Multiverse”Twitter, @TUComicsBlogChad’s work for Comic WatchEPISODE SPOTLIGHTNone Of My Friends Like Comics Podcast is a podcast for comic book fans new and old alike! Long-time comic book enthusiast, Nick, talks with a first-time reader about a comic book. Will the newcomers pull it or drop it??Find out every other Thursday!RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#106 ‘Flashpoint’ With Chad Burdette”“Flashpoint” Series InfoOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEIn a special YouTube Livestream, Sean interviews Wing Mui, co-owner of Outsider Comics. Outsider Comics is a local comic shop that is a trans and queer worker-owned store in Seattle, Washington. They discuss how they provide not only many comics and resources for the LGBTQ community but also a safe haven and community for those who identify as LGBTQIA and others who may feel out of place (hence, Outsider Comics). Visit Outsider Comics' website to learn more about their wonderful store. ABOUT THE GUESTWing Mui (she/her) is a maker, artist, bookseller, bard, and small business owner located near Seattle, WA. Formerly a 6-12 and post-secondary educator / administrator, currently a trash animal screaming constantly. She likes crows and cats and other things, though her fursona is probably a fox. She's literally the five of swords in a tarot deck. She does not own nor does she play an Alesha deck.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “BONUS EPISODE - Outsider Comics": https://www.thecaptionedlife.com/BONUS-Outsider-ComicsOutsider Comics: https://outsidercomics.com/Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements: https://www.thecaptionedlife.com/blog/Comic Watch: https://comic-watch.com/ Apply To Be A Reviewer For Comic Watch: https://comic-watch.com/writers-wantedJoin The Illuminicasters’ Discord: https://discord.gg/X5KSnhaxyEThe Captioned Life Show website: https://www.thecaptionedlife.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODESean interviews comics writer Scott Snyder, who is known for his work on Batman, Swamp Thing, Nocterra, Barnstormers, and more. Sean asks Scott a round of This Or That questions, and they talk about Scott’s early days in the comics industry and some of the challenges that he faced.They also touch on Scott’s deep love for Elvis Presley, their views on religion and spirituality, his days as a Disney World cast member, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.EPISODE SPOTLIGHTShortbox Summary Podcast - a comic book podcast that takes a look at titles and movies from the mid-2000s.ABOUT THE GUESTScott Snyder has written comics for both DC and Marvel, including the bestselling series AMERICAN VAMPIRE, BATMAN and SWAMP THING, and is the author of the story collection Voodoo Heart (The Dial Press). He taught writing at Sarah Lawrence College, NYC and Columbia University. He lives on Long Island with his wife Jeanie, and his three sons. He is a dedicated and un-ironic fan of Elvis Presley.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#105 An Interview With Scott Snyder”Scott Snyder’s Twitter, @Ssnyder1835Scott Snyder’s Instagram, @Ssnyder1835Scott Snyder’s Substack, “Best Jacket Press”EPISODE SPOTLIGHT: Shortbox Summary podcastOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEShow co-founder and former co-host Kevin Stahlecker joins Sean to review DC Comics’ Superman: Birthright by Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu, Gerry Alanguilan, Dave McCaig, and Comicraft. They discuss their thoughts on the writing and the artwork, the cover art, and what was going on in the world during the series.They also touch on their origin story with the character of Superman, how necks seem challenging to draw, and what comic books they and the show's listeners are reading.EPISODE SPOTLIGHTPhoenix Comics & Games Phoenix Comics & Games is Capitol Hill's Premier Comic Shop: Manga, graphic novels board games, CCGs, & RPGs.ABOUT THE GUESTKevin Stahlecker is a long-time comic book and superhero fan, and as a public educator, he is constantly finding new ways to weave his love of pop culture into the classroom. He's also a co-founder and former cohost of the Captioned Life Podcast.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#104 'Superman: Birthright' With Kevin Stahlecker”Series Info - Superman: BirthrightSPOTLIGHT: Phoenix Comics & GamesOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEPodcaster & creator Ellie Khanverdi of “All Day With Ellie” joins Sean in reviewing the latest film from Marvel and Sony Pictures Animation, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. They discuss their thoughts on the storytelling, the various themes of the movie, the artwork in the animation, their favorite breakout Spider-characters, and what they hope will happen in the next film, Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse. They also touch on the challenges with movies about multiverses, their favorite non-comic book movies, and what comic books they are reading.THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT: Comic Logic Books & ArtworkABOUT THE GUESTEllie Khanverdi is a Canadian content creator and podcast host who's deeply passionate about geek culture. Her podcast, "All Day with Ellie" (or "The All Day Show"), delves into topics like comic books, movies, and geek/pop culture overall. Ellie's passion and knowledge bring together a diverse group of enthusiasts, creating dynamic and engaging discussions within the geek community. She also creates content on social media, connecting with fellow geeks worldwide. Ellie's goal is to inspire and entertain her audience while fostering a sense of community within the geek community.EPISODE SPOTLIGHTComic Logic Books & Artwork is northern Virginia's most exciting comic book store. They carry a full inventory of single issues, trade paperbacks, and custom artwork.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#103 Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse With Ellie Khanverdi”Ellie Khanverdi’s Podcast & Social Media AccountsEPISODE SPOTLIGHT - Comic Logc Books & ArtworkMOVIE INFO - Spider-Man: Across The Spider-VerseA CAPTIONED LIFE REVIEW - Spider-Man: Across The Spider-VerseEpisode #102: First Appearances Of Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, & Spider-Man 2099 With Matt MeyerOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEComic Watch Editor-In-Chief Matt Meyer joins Sean in reviewing the first comic book appearances of Miles Morales (Spider-Man), Gwen Stacy (Spider-Gwen), and Miguel O’Hara (Spider-Man 2099) to celebrate the premiere of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse on June 2nd. They discuss the history and universe each character is a part of, their origin story on how they became a Spider-Hero, and compare and contrast their representation in the comics with their counterpart in the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse animated film.They also touch on their own Spider-Man origin stories, the character’s popularity across the globe & cosplays at comic conventions, how nerdom went from a subculture to popular, and what comic books they and the show's listeners are reading.THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT: Bat Lessons PodcastABOUT THE GUESTMatt Meyer has been reading, collecting, and loving comics for over thirty years! He’s humbled and honored to be a part of Comic Watch since 2018, and Editor in Chief since 2021. By day, he’s a social worker helping the less fortunate find housing and go from surviving to thriving… giving hope might just be his superpower! He’s also a husband and father to three wonderful kids. He’s lived in Oklahoma City his whole life and wouldn’t trade it for anything.EPISODE SPOTLIGHTBat Lessons Podcast is a Batman history podcast that covers characters, stories, writers, artists, movie directors, business, politics, and more. Everything in and around Batman. They start at the very beginning and work their way chronologically through 80 years of Batman.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#102 First Appearance: Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen,& Spider-Man 2099 With Matt Meyer”SPOTLIGHT: Bat Lessons PodcastMiles Morales’ First FULL Appearance (Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 - September 14th, 2011)Spider-Gwen’s First Appearance (Edge Of Spider-Verse #2 - September 14th, 2014)Spider-Man 2099’s First Appearance (2099 Unlimited #1 - May 4th,1993)Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEComic book publisher Mark Bell joins Sean in talking about his comic book publishing company, Plague Doctor Press. They discuss how important it is for Mark to have inclusive creators and content for his books, the challenges in starting a comic book publishing company and creating a Kickstarter campaign, and what he hopes for the future of comics. They also touch on their love for hockey, meeting up at Indiana Comic Con, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTMark Bell is a devoted father, loving husband, a passionate podcaster, comic creator, and dedicated media educator. He is also the publisher of Plague Doctor Press, which has successfully kickstarted and released two books: "S.P.I.R.I.T." and "ZED." With an unwavering commitment, Mark actively cultivates a diverse and inclusive space within the realm of comics.EPISODE SPOTLIGHTOutsider Comics is a queer and trans worker-owned local comic book store located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. They cater to comic readers of all ages and experience levels and they are proud to host an LGBTQIA+ inclusive environment.You can find the latest graphic novels, single issues of comics, zines, and items made by local artists and crafters, gifts, and much more in their store. You can also find a curated selection of our inventory in their online store.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#101 Plague Doctor Press With Mark Bell”Website - Plague Doctor PressTwitter - Plague Doctor Press @PlaguePressInstagram - @PlagueDoctorPressSPOTLIGHT - Outsider ComicsOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEIn a special live recording via YouTube, educator and co-creator / former show co-host Kevin Stahlecker joins Sean in celebrating 100 episodes of The Captioned Life Show. They discussed how the show started, where they’ve gone, and where they plan to go. Sean and Kevin look at how much the show has grown, the most popular episodes by listens, the episodes that they personally loved, and what they loved about doing the show.They also touch on their future plans of doing a series of “Was It Great Or Were We 8,” what guest they’ve had on that would make an awesome regular co-host, the 100th episode giveaway winner, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTKevin Stahlecker is a long-time comic book and superhero fan, and as a public educator, he is constantly finding new ways to weave his love of pop culture into the classroom. He's also a co-founder and former cohost of the Captioned Life Podcast.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#100 - The Captioned Life Show Celebrates 100 Episodes!”Join The Illuminicasters’ DiscordOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEWriter and editor Richard Nebens join Sean in reviewing the latest film by Marvel Studios, Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3. They discuss how well the music is used in this movie, the entire arc of the team’s trilogy, how much the holiday special was involved, the fighting scenes, and the various character developments from all the characters on the team. They also touch on great-looking beards, how much they hate click-bait websites, what diegetic means, how much they’re looking forward to Deadpool 3, Groot Jitsu, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTRichard Nebens is the senior writer and assistant editor for TheDirect.com, where he has worked since early 2020. He specializes in the MCU and all things Marvel, but he also has a beat on Star Wars, the DC Universe, and the movie world as a whole. On top of his passion for sports and music, Richard is an evolving fan of movies and TV shows, taking in new content regularly while sharing news on the best and latest from Hollywood and the entire industry.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#99 Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3 With Richard Nebens”MOVIE INFO: Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3Richard Neben’s bio from The DirectRichard Neben’s Twitter @RichardNebensRichard Nebens’ Instagram @RichardNebensRichard Neben’s Reddit @rnebensOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEAshton Greenwood of Diamond Comic Distributors joins Sean on the show to talk about Free Comic Book Day 2023. They discuss how this popular comic book day got started, what titles from comic book publishers will be part of this event, what fans can expect this year, and what the future holds for Free Comic Book Day.They also touch on Halloween ComicFest, Archie horror comics, their favorite Star Wars characters, how Baskin Robbins inspired Free Comic Book Day, what opportunity Marvel may have missed out on, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTAshton Greenwood is the Associate Marketing Manager for Diamond Comic Distributors, handling PR, advertising opportunities, social media, and, of course, Free Comic Book Day and Halloween ComicFest. Also known as the Duchess of Free Comic Book Day, she can often be found hyping up those free comics on social media and probably obsessing over whatever title Archie is offering. Obnoxious Star Wars fan, self-proclaimed Jughead stan, and queen of hot takes.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#98 Free Comic Book Day With Ashton Greenwood”ARTICLE: Three Tips For Free Comic Book Day (from "The Captioned Life")Free Comic Book Day InformationList of Free Comic Book Day TitlesFree Comic Book Day on FacebookFree Comic Book Day on TwitterFree Comic Book Day on InstagramFree Comic Book Day on TikTokOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEComic Watch reviewer Kevin Rossi joins Sean to review DC Comics’ Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Volume 1 (issues 1-5) by author Mark Waid, artist Dan Mora, colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and letterer Aditya Bidikar. They discuss how Waid and Mora's style tells a unique story of Superman and Batman, some of their favorite moments from the series, how they loved the new suit when Batman and Superman merged, and how the story takes inspiration from some of the Silver Age stories of DC Comics. They also touch on how outdated Supergirl's skirt is, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading, which includes The Riddler Year One, Lord Of The Rings, Daredevil, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more!ABOUT THE GUESTKevin Rossi is a Rhode Island native with a deep appreciation of language, writing, and design. As an English professor, he incorporated his love of pop culture and comic books as much as possible into his lectures and class discussions.  He has been lucky enough to be part of Comic Watch since 2019 and recently went back to school to study graphic design. He currently lives in Providence, RI with his spouse and their two cats. You can find him on social media, @bronconova on Twitter and @kevyrossi on InstagramABOUT THE COMIC SERIESThe official description from DC Comics:The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known…and they’re together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora!In the not-too-distant past, Superman’s powers are supercharged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo…and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gotham’s own dark vengeance: the Batman. A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend…enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. It’s the World’s Greatest Super Heroes from the world’s greatest talent in an epic collection experience that kicks off the next big events in the DCU. Get ready, it’s time to soar.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#97 ‘Batman/Superman: World’s Finest’ With Kevin Rossi”Batman/Superman: World’s Finest (2022) Series InfoKevin Rossi On Twitter @BroncoNovaKevin Rossi on Instagram @KevyRossiKevin Rossi’s reviews on Comic WatchOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEWriter Ed Brisson and artist John Timms join Sean in discussing their current work with DC Comics, Batman, Incorporated. They discuss the work that went into creating the Batman-inspired crime-fighting team, how Grey Wolf was an original character that became an instant hit, and what fans can expect with the upcoming introduction of Joker, Inc. in the upcoming arc of the series.They also touch on Ed and John’s favorite activities outside of comics, what comics blew Ed’s mind when he was a kid, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTSEd Brisson is a comic book writer who first started to garner attention with his self-published crime series, Murder Book which was collected and released by Dark Horse in early 2015. He broke into the public spotlight in 2012 with the crime/time-travel thriller series Comeback (Shadowline/Image Comics). In the short time since then, he's written and co-created four other series published by Image: Sheltered, The Field, The Mantle, and The Violent. Ed has also written for Boom! Studios (Sons Of Anarchy, Cluster, The Last Contract), Marvel (Secret Avengers, Secret Wars Battleworld, Dead Man Logan, Ghost Rider, New Mutants), DC Comics (Batman & Robin Eternal, Batman Incorporated), IDW Publishing (TMNT/X-Files Conspiracy), and many others. He's been nominated for the Joe Shuster Award for Best Canadian Writer several times. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with his wife and daughter.John Timms is a Costa Rican comic artist who has worked in animation and comics.He studied graphic design at the University of Costa Rica. In addition, he worked as a 2D and 3D animator in commercials, some television series, and short films, one of them Vita, which won the award for best animation at Animafest in Puerto Rico. As a comic book artist, he has worked with Marvel and exclusively for DC Comics for the last 8 years. His best-known series are Harley Quinn, Young Justice, and most recently, Superman Son of Kal El. He has been nominated twice for the GLAAD Awards with Harley Quinn and Superman, Son of Kal El. He has also worked on video games and other audiovisual media. He works from his home in Costa Rica on the Batman Incorporated series for DC comics.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#96 Batman Incorporated With Ed Brisson And John Timms”Ed Brisson’s websiteJohn Timms’ websiteDC Comics’ Batman IncorporatedSean’s reviews of Batman IncorporatedJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODEKen Maney, the host of The ODPH Podcast, joins Sean to review Age Of Apocalypse by Marvel Comics. The 1995 storyline includes the 4-part series “Legion Quest” from the X-Men and Uncanny X-Men series, then the six-issue main event from X-Men Alpha, Astonishing X-Men, and X-Men Omega. They do an overview of the series, their favorite key moments or aspects of the series, and what changes they would have liked to see. They also touch on the story behind Ken’s podcast name (Ocho Duro Parlay Hour), why they hate the idea of niches, how comic book origin story questions are not that original, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTKen Maney is the Executive Producer/Host of the ODPH (Ocho Duro Parlay Hour) Podcast, along with being co-Host of 607 TWS: The Wrestling Show podcast. He also does weekly Comic Book Reviews for the ODPHpod & Nerd Initiative. Ken is also a freelance Pro Wrestling Blogger and an all-around fan of Sports, Movies Tv, Comics, and Pro WrestlingRESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#95 Age Of Apocalypse With Ken Maney”“Age Of Apocalypse” Series Info (Note that this list includes many issues that the episode did not cover)The ODPH PodcastOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODELifelong comics fan Bumpkins joins Sean to review DC Comics’ Batman Beyond: Neo-Year by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Max Dunbar, Romulo Fajardo, Jr., Sebastian Cheng, and Aditya Bidikar. They do an overview of the series, their favorite key moments or aspects of the series, and what changes they would have liked to see. They discuss their own origin story with the Batman Beyond property, the great work done by the creative team (especially by the letterer), and how the story’s depiction of AI may not be too far off from today’s reality.They also touch on how bad ChatGPT is with finding information on the comic series, their own origin stories with Batman Beyond, Will Freidle, Sean’s TikTok rival DannYOmanny, and what comic books they are reading.ABOUT THE GUESTMatt, aka Bumpkins, is a comics fan of over 30 years and a lifelong fan of almost everything in the nerd realm.RESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page - “#94 ‘Batman Beyond: Neo-Year’ with BumpkinsTV”Series Info On Batman Beyond: Neo-YearBumpkins’ Social Media AccountsOur Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and AnnouncementsComic WatchApply To Be A Reviewer For Comic WatchJoin The Illuminicasters’ DiscordThe Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.